Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Friday, Jan. 12, it was the Championship of the Sangamon County Basketball Tournament and the gym at Lincolnland College was packed. Immediately before the big game, the former Mt. Olive athlete and Superintendent of the Pawnee school system was honored as their annual Friend of the County. This award is annually presented to an educator in Sangamon County who made a huge difference.

In front of many members of his family and friends, Tim Kratochvil was honored posthumously by the attendees with a long ovation. The plaque presented to his parents, Roger and Mary Kratochvil, states, "In app...