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Karen Feldkamp And Sheriff’s Deputies Recognized At Effingham County Board Meeting Monday

Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jun 18, 2024 | 9:35 AM

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Board heard from Sheriff Kuhns about two deputies, Eric Loy and Jonathan Torbeck, who helped save the life of an elderly Dieterich man last week. Sheriff Kuhns said the two arrived before the ambulance and immediately started CPR and were able to get the man breathing again. Kuhns said he believes without a doubt that they saved the man’s life. 

Sheriff Kuhns also announced the recognition on the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page:

During the Effingham County Board meeting on June 17th, Deputy Eric Loy and Deputy Jonathon Torbeck were recognized with Distinguished Life Saving awards.
On June 11th, at approximately 8:34 am, Loy and Torbeck were dispatched to a call at a residence in Dieterich where a man was not breathing and not conscious. The Deputies arrived before the ambulance and began CPR. Later, with the help of Dieterich Fire and Rural Med EMS, the man became responsive and was transported to the hospital. The man survived the incident.
Deputies often provide CPR and other life-saving acts. We like to mention these incidents because they show another aspect of how these officers serve their community. I think it is also worth mentioning that both Torbeck and Loy have each received this award twice before. This means these two young officers have directly affected six separate lives, along with an untold number of the victim’s family members and close friends, by their actions.
Please join me in congratulating them on their good work, and reminding them that they do make a difference in our community.
-Sheriff Paul F Kuhns

Board Chairman Josh Douthit also presented an award to now retired Karen Feldkamp for 29 years of service.

Photo from ECHD Facebook page

The Effingham County Health Department gave a brief statement thanking Karen on their Facebook page:

Today, the County Board recognized the service of Karen Feldkamp to the Effingham County Health Department. Karen retired from the Health Department last week, she started her service in 1995.

As well as the Resolution from the County Board honoring her service; Paul Kuhns, County Sheriff, spoke of the help and assistance Karen has given to many county agencies and organizations for nearly 3 decades.
We wish her well and much happiness in her retirement.

 

The Board also decided on removing two pine trees around the Courthouse Museum that are dying, set to be replaced with new trees. The Board also heard from Patty Winn about the new pavilion that is set to replace the current gazebo. She wanted details on what the pavilion will look like, and how many trees will need to be removed. She is concerned that the new pavilion may not look good next to the Courthouse depending on how it is decorated as it is built. Chairman Douthit said the gazebo needs replaced due to structural integrity issues and lack of wheelchair access, and that they are working with the Historical Preservation Society to get the pavilion built.

The Board also:

  • Awarded a childcare research committee gap scholarship to the Beard family for $300/month for 1 year
  • Approved use of the Historic Courthouse courtyard and parking lot on August 8 for a Heart Theatre movie
  • Approved use of the gazebo for FACE concerts throughout the summer

The Board also approved appointments:

  • Josh Douthit to the Airport Commission as board member, Chris Keller asked to be removed from the Commission
  • Twila Orr, Dr. Jennifer Dust and Dr. Robert Einhorn to the Board of Health
  • Ken Wohltman to another term on the Airport Commission
  • Larry Taylor and Karen Mahaffey to the Housing Authority
  • John Maguire and Dave Mahon to the 911 Board
  • Faith Griffin and Gerald Jansen to the 377 Board
  • John Taylor and Jim Ping to new terms on the Board of Review
  • Duane Kremer as a trustee of the Teutopolis Fire Protection District

Board members Sandra Gillet and Elizabeth Huston were absent from Monday’s meeting.

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