County reveals updated commemorative plaque with flag raising

  • County Commissioner Ed Keith and Veterans Services Officer Gary Cheek raise the commemorative flag at the county office plaque reveal at the courthouse last Friday. Nora Davis, photo.
    County Commissioner Ed Keith and Veterans Services Officer Gary Cheek raise the commemorative flag at the county office plaque reveal at the courthouse last Friday. Nora Davis, photo.
  • PAST & CURRENT MENARD COUNTY elected officials gathered for the flag-raising and unveiling of the commemorative plaque at the courthouse. Pictured left to right: Robert Hernandez, Stacy Lawler, Cindy Cheek, Tami Russell, Ann Kothmann, Bruce Hough, Tom Roberson, Tim Powell, Brandon Corbin, Jay Cunningham, Lee Callan, Ed Keith, Burl Hagler, Tyler Wright. Bill Royal and Donald Kothmann are seated. Nora Davis, photo.
    PAST & CURRENT MENARD COUNTY elected officials gathered for the flag-raising and unveiling of the commemorative plaque at the courthouse. Pictured left to right: Robert Hernandez, Stacy Lawler, Cindy Cheek, Tami Russell, Ann Kothmann, Bruce Hough, Tom Roberson, Tim Powell, Brandon Corbin, Jay Cunningham, Lee Callan, Ed Keith, Burl Hagler, Tyler Wright. Bill Royal and Donald Kothmann are seated. Nora Davis, photo.
    Last Friday, May 29, current and past Menard County elected officials gathered for a plaque dedication ceremony and flag raising in their honor. Current Menard County Judge Brandon Corbin said the project began several years ago when former County Judge Robert C. Hernandez told him a story about visiting the courthouse as a boy on a school trip and telling his teacher he wanted to serve so his ...

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