Big Boy 4014 Draws Big Crowd in Chester Traffic Backed up for Miles As Iconic Steam Locomotive Chugs Through Area by Travis Lott Eyes on the Massive Train

Volume 42 Number 35 Thursday, September 2 24 Pages | 75¢ Big Boy 4014 draws big crowd in Chester Traffic backed up for miles as iconic steam locomotive chugs through area By Travis Lott eyes on the massive train. Who knew there were so Starting about 15 miles many train enthusiasts in south of Chester, people the area? could be seen stopping and Estimates are that be- finding places along the tween 3,000 and 4,000 tracks to view the train people swarmed the little going past. river city August 28 to see Upon making the turn the Union Pacific Big Boy onto Water Street from 4014 at its only Illinois stop. Route 3 at Mary’s River People flocked from all Bridge, motorists were im- over the region to see the mediately confronted with train pass through the a line of cars on the road Home of Popeye, leading to and parked alongside it. long lines of traffic in and Chester Mayor Tom Page A limited number of people had reservations at the old train depot to see the Big out of town. At one point, estimated that more people Boy 4014 stop in Chester. No one was allowed to board. traffic backed up from the visited Chester this past southern border of Chester weekend than for the total ple of people did become est steam locomotives in This was the first time all the way to Turkey Bluff. solar eclipse in 2017. overheated in the 90-plus- the world, as well as the Union Pacific brought a Cars rolled slowly in a Despite the massive degree weather Saturday most powerful and modern historic train vessel into miles-long caravan stretch- crowds, Chester Police afternoon. for their time. The engines Chester since 2016, when ing all the way down State Chief Bobby Helmers re- The Big Boy 4014 steam were built in 1941, at 132 the Union Pacific 844 Route 3, and people jock- ported that there were no engine is one of 25 of its feet long and 1.2 million rolled into the old train eyed for their spot to set major incidents, but a cou- kind, which were the larg- pounds. depot. CRT in our schools By Travis Lott There are two educational concepts with the abbrevia- Maybe not tion CRT. In recent months, one of these concepts, critical race what you theory, has been the subject of a great deal of controversy through political pundits expected in major news media and The Randolph County Huane Society has been waiting to move into its new home, political partisans. the former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located north of the Critical race theory is an teachers learning about Steeleville tee, for two years. Shown is the west side of the building and unfinished educational concept that the background of their kennels that were being added to the back. studies how racism and students and tailoring edu- public policy intersect and cation to them. how policies written into It recognizes that cultural Humane society building sits American law over history differences do not have impacted the advancement to be barriers but can be of minorities within the treated as opportunities to vacant as group awaits payment culture. enrich the entire student By Travis Lott society paid Craver $36,685, of the Randolph County When some parents and body. The future of the Ran- 50 percent of the original Humane Society, said that community members saw Through these teaching dolph County Humane So- estimate. before losing contact with that Illinois schools would standards, educators are to ciety moving into a new Craver then asked for an Craver, he told humane so- be adopting something attempt to understand more facility by the Steeleville additional 25 percent of the ciety representatives that called CRT, it caused a about a student’s cultural tee remains in limbo as an estimated cost February 4, the pandemic was the rea- great deal of controversy and economic background, attorney seeks to collect 2020, and the shelter paid son he couldn’t work or get at the local level, leading something that proponents money paid to a contractor him $18,342. supplies. to contentious phone calls of the standards say helps for work that was never The humane society then Stewart said the shelter to school administrators. keep students engaged completed. wrote a third check in cannot hire another con- However, the CRT being with school and connect In July of 2019, the hu- the amount of $26,835 on tractor until it has recov- adopted in Illinois schools with their teachers. mane society entered into March 18, 2020. ered its money because is not critical race theory. Sparta Superintendent an agreement with Jim Shortly thereafter, Craver there isn’t enough cash on It stands for culturally re- Gabe Schwemmer is famil- Craver, owner of Quality stopped responding to calls. hand to move forward with sponsive teaching, which iar with the concept. She Electric and Construction By the time the humane construction and continue is a concept that has been has not only been working of Wolf Lake, Illinois for society filed a lawsuit in caring for the animals. studied and developed over to implement the standards construction work to re- October 2020, Craver had “We run solely on dona- several years. for some time now, but she model the former Mormon been absent from the job- tions, so it’s a slow-go pro- While being a broad con- also did her doctoral disser- church near the Steeleville site for months and had cess,” Stewart said. “We try cept that encompasses a tation on the concept. tee. removed his tools from the to put money in the bank wide variety of topics, it Upon signing the contract property. basically boils down to Continued on Page 5_____ July 7, 2019, the humane Shelley Stewart, director Continued on Page 5_____ Communities mourn death of Rocher teen ‘She was just a great kid’—Coach Erin Legendre By Dan Zobel Lillian Vandeford was a positive and happy spark plug. That is one of the ways that Red Bud High School volleyball coach Erin Leg- endre described the 16-year- old who was a victim of a tragic car accident the evening of August 27. Vandeford, who just began her junior year at Red Bud, lived in Prairie du Rocher. On Friday, at 6:14 p.m., Vandeford was driving a Chevrolet Cruze. She was stopped at a double railroad crossing at Duclos Street Lillian Vanderford near Berger Lane in Prai- rie du Rocher, according gates and was struck on the Sparta VFW celebrates to an Illinois State Police passenger side by a train A large crowd attended last Saturday’s 85th birthday party of Sparta VFW Post report. traveling southbound on a 2698. The event featured Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic, the new commander-in-chief of The crossing gates were second set of tracks. the national VFW. Mihelcic, who lives in Columbia but is a member of the Sparta VFW, down, and the lights were Vandeford was pronounced arrived at the celebration by helicopter, courtesy of Kim Rasnick of Steeleville. Mihelcic, activated. dead at the scene by Coro- at right, talks here with Rich Stefani of Ruma and Cheryl Miller of Red Bud, who is Vandeford yielded to a ner Carlos Barbour. president of the 14th District VFW Auxiliary. The festivities included food, drinks, northbound train, but then displays, live music and was topped off by an impressive fireworks display. drove around the crossing Continued on Page 5_____

All those arrested or ticketed are presumed innocent until police proven guilty in court. Local police blotters Emily C. Thompson, Melissa K. Baugh- Lisa G. Rayburn, 63, 24, of Ste. Genevieve man, 42, of Chester of Chester was arrest- was arrested August was arrested August ed August 30 by Ches- 23 by the Randolph 28 by Chester police ter police for posses- County Sheriff’s Office for possession of meth. sion of meth. She was on a Randolph County She was released on a jailed. warrant for failure to recognizance bond. **** appear in court on a **** Bonnie L. Wahl, 54, charge of battery. She Dean A. Stork, 45, of Sparta was arrested posted bond and was of Coulterville was ar- August 30 by Chester released. rested August 29 by police for possession **** Coulterville police for of meth and improper Ronald J. Ballheimer, disorderly conduct signal. She was jailed. 49, of Christopher was and resisting arrest. **** arrested August 29 by He was jailed. Kelly A. Durham, 38, Chester police for pos- **** of Murphysboro was session of meth, driv- Kyle I. Baker, 27, arrested August 30 by ing on a suspended of Evansville was ar- the Randolph County license and driving a rested August 29 by Sheriff’s Office on a vehicle that had an ob- the Randolph County Randolph County war- structed windshield. Sheriff’s Office for rant for failure to ap- He was released on a criminal trespass to a pear in court on a pe- recognizance bond. residence. He posted tition to increase bond **** bond and was released. for possession of a con- Michael S. Fiala, 58, **** trolled substance. Dur- of Belleville was ar- Mark W. Greer, 57, of ham was jailed. rested August 25 by Chester was arrested **** Fundraiser cornhole tournament Red Bud police for re- August 29 by Chester Adam S. White, 49, The Sparta Fire Department held a cornhole tournament fundraiser sisting a peace officer. police for domestic bat- of Sparta was arrested Saturday. Bricktown Seafood, Meats and Deli provided a crawfish boil, He posted bond and tery. He was jailed. August 25 by Sparta and White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery provided drinks. A portion of the was released. **** police for driving on proceeds from food and drink and all of the proceeds from the tournament, **** Daniel A. Escalante a revoked license. He minus the prize money, went to the department. From left is the first- Julie J. Cox, 44, of Ordonez, 24, of Ches- was given a notice to place team of Josh Heath and Larry Dunklin and second-place winners Sparta was arrested ter was arrested Au- appear in court and Chris Jackson and Chris Van Horn. First place received $75 and second August 26 by the Ran- gust 29 by Chester released. $50. Photo submitted dolph County Sheriff’s police for battery. He **** Office on a Washing- posted bond and was Christopher A. El- ton County warrant released. kins, 34, of Pinck- for failure to appear in **** neyville was arrested court on a possession Kaitlyn M. Jackson, August 25 by Pinck- Field of meth charge. She 21, of Red Bud was ar- neyville police on a was jailed. rested August 28 by Mississippi Depart- **** the Randolph County ment of Corrections fire Daniel S. Copeland, Sheriff’s Office for warrant. He was Steeleville firemen 23, of Marissa was ar- domestic battery. She jailed. responded to a field rested August 26 by posted bond and was **** fire at the corner of the Randolph County released. Larry D. Rice, 33, Ballpark and Wine Sheriff’s Office on a **** of Willisville was ar- Hill roads August 27. Randolph County war- Jamie L. Ruffino, 44, rested August 29 by The call came in at rant for petition to in- of Pinckneyville was Willisville police for 5:40 p.m. crease bail on a posses- arrested August 25 improper operation of A field fire, at the sion of meth charge. by Pinckneyville po- an ATV or off-highway farm of Martha Ehlers, He was jailed. lice on a Perry County motorcycle and driv- was caused by a con- **** warrant for possession ing without a valid trolled burn that got Kelsey R. Thomas, of meth. He was jailed. driver’s license. He out of hand. Approxi- 30, of Chester was ar- **** was jailed. mately a half acre rested August 27 by the Tracy A. Stuthers, **** burned with minimal Randolph County sher- 55, of Carterville was Robert M. Russell, crop damage. iff’s Office on a Ran- arrested August 30 48, of Cutler was ar- Firemen were on dolph County warrant by Chester police for rested August 26 by the scene for about 30 for failure to appear a title/registration of- Willisville police in minutes. in court on a criminal fense, possession of a Cutler on a Perry damage to property controlled substance, County warrant for charge. Thomas posted driving an uninsured failure to register as bond and was released. vehicle, improper a murderer. He was **** GLIKS.COM lane usage and driv- jailed. @GLIKSOFFICIAL Patrick E. Ogilvie, ing a vehicle that had **** 49, of Sparta was ar- no valid registration. Autumn N. Hartz, SWEATER WEATHER IS ON THE WAY rested August 28 by Stuthers was jailed. 30, of Sparta was ar- Sparta police on a Ran- **** rested August 29 by dolph County warrant Gabriel G. Stuthers, Sparta police for do- Visit gliks.com to find for failure to appear 19, of Carbondale was mestic battery. She in court on a posses- arrested August 30 by was jailed. your nearest location sion of meth charge. the Randolph County **** He was released on a Sheriff’s Office for recognizance bond. possession of a fire- **** arm without a FOID Melissa M. Patisaul, card. 49, of Christopher was He was also wanted arrested August 29 by on a Jackson County Chester police for pos- warrant for aggravat- session of meth, drug ed discharge of a fire- paraphernalia and a arm. controlled substance. Bond on the warrant She was released on a is $250,000. Stuthers recognizance bond. was jailed. **** **** Randolph court The following cases Chester, possession of have been terminated a hypodermic syringe, in Randolph County guilty, fine. circuit court. Timothy Hagene of Alexander Zielinski Chester, resisting a peace officer, guilty, of Sparta, possession County Journal EGYPTIAN TeLePHONe COOPeRATIVe NOTIce of meth, dismissed. fine. www.countyjournal.org Sherry Price, 39, of USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Sparta, possession of To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint meth, guilty, proba- Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/ad-3027-usda-program-discrimination- tion, fine. complaint-form and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter Daniel Diggs of Red all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) Bud, criminal damage 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: to property, withhold Complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: judgment, court super- (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture vision, fine. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Michelle Schneider 1400 Independence Avenue, SW of Sparta, resisting a Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; peace officer, guilty, fine. (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Tracy Wilson of (3) Email: [email protected]. Chester, battery, with- Egyptian Telephone Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. hold judgment, court supervision, fine. Jessica Sutton, criminal trespass to land, withhold judgment, court supervision, fine. Hunter Warhausen of Chester, criminal damage to property, withhold judgment, court supervision, fine. Richard Gearhart of Chester, possession of a firearm with an expired FOID card, guilty, fine. Anthony Shipley of Chester, disorderly conduct, guilty, fine. William Freestone of COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 3 Eviction ban extended Governor J.B. Pritzk- org. Treasury, Illinois is a er’s has extended his ex- “While I am disap- leader in disbursing fed- ecutive order that bans pointed by the decision eral rental assistance residential evictions. rendered by the U.S. Su- throughout the state. To The order has been ex- preme Court, Illinoisans date, the Illinois Rental tended through Septem- can be reassured that Payment Program ad- ber 18. Governor Pritzker and ministered by IHDA has The ban remains ef- his administration are received 98,865 applica- fective in all Illinois doing everything pos- tions, approved 29,880 counties and continues sible to ensure our rent- applications and paid to protect tenants who ers stay safe and stably out more than $234 mil- meet the eligibility cri- housed,” said Illinois lion to renters experi- teria, despite the recent Housing Development encing hardships due U.S. Supreme Court rul- Authority Executive Di- to the pandemic for an ing on the federal evic- rector Kristin Faust. “Il- average of $8,634 per tion moratorium from linois is a leader in the household. the Centers for Disease nation in administering Application approvals Control and Prevention. and providing emergen- and payouts will con- In addition, the Illinois cy rental assistance to tinue to be announced Housing Development those impacted by COV- as IHDA continues to Authority continues to ID-19. “IHDA will con- review the pipeline of process applications for tinue to process pending completed applications the Illinois Rental Pay- applications for those through the end of ment Program and is renters eligible for the September. Additional on target to approve all federal emergency rent- rounds of rental and eligible applications in al assistance program to mortgage assistance September. prevent eviction. While will also be announced Landlords are strong- IHDA continues process- in the coming months. ly encouraged not to file ing applications, those Applicants can check evictions when their renters who are covered the status of their ap- rental assistance appli- by the Governor’s evic- plication at ILRPP.ihda. cation is pending and tion moratorium Execu- org/status. For addition- are reminded that a con- tive Order do not have al information, contact dition of receiving this to worry about being the ILRPP call center at: assistance is an agree- evicted.” 866-454-3571. ment to not pursue evic- “Displacing children, The Illinois Rental tion due to unpaid rent seniors and other vul- Assistance Program ad- during the program nerable people in such a ministered by IDHS has coverage period. critical time intensifies distributed $13,870,905, Renters and landlords the threat of COVID-19 assisting nearly 4400 should also be aware and threatens the well- families and individuals that rental assistance being of our families to stay stably housed and from the Illinois Depart- and neighbors,” said ensuring that tenants ment of Human Ser- Grace B. Hou, secretary, and landlords are finan- vices is still available IDHS. “Financial assis- cially secure to prevent through a wide network tance is still available, so a tide of evictions due to of service providers. A I strongly encourage eli- COVID-19. Applications list of providers, as well gible families and per- are still being accepted. as organizations offer- sons to apply for rental Renters in need of assis- ing assistance with util- assistance today if you tance should contact an ity bills, free legal aid are behind on your IDHS service provider and additional services rent.” agency at www.illinois- can be found at www. Per the United States rentalassistance.org to illinoisrentalassistance. Department of the apply. Ethics bill fails as Republicans pull support By Jerry Nowicki and General Carol Pope an- state. The Department of Peter Hancock nounced that she would Healthcare and Family Capitol News Illinois resign, effective Decem- Services, which opposed The Illinois House ber 15, calling the job a the bill, would be the failed to muster the “paper tiger” and saying entity handling those votes Tuesday to accept it showed that “true eth- claims under the bill. Governor J.B. Pritzker’s ics reform is not a prior- They already do so for amendatory veto to an ity” for the General As- emergency ambulance ethics bill that passed sembly. She specifically services, a change made nearly unanimously alleged the provision in April. earlier this year. limiting her ability to The Illinois State Am- Pritzker issued the investigate non-govern- bulance Association said amendatory veto of Sen- mental ethics violations, the measure, House Bill TIRE HAULING ate Bill 539 Friday, say- and the fact that a com- 684, is needed to coun- ing he supports the leg- plaint would be required ter arbitrary denials of islation but would like to for an investigation, tied claims by private insur- see a minor change in her hands. ers. The governor’s of- language dealing with Following that an- fice and HFS, however, the office of executive nouncement, some legis- expressed “serious con- inspector general. lative Republicans called cerns for patient safety ited The Senate approved on Pritzker to use his and cost.” Unlim that technical change amendatory veto power In his veto message, unanimously, but the to send the bill back for Pritzker said the bill trouble for the governor revisions, “striking the “has the potential to dis- WE DISPOSE OF came in the House as Re- provisions that would rupt care and reduce the publicans removed their disempower the legisla- quality of provided med- Passenger Car, support for the bill and tive inspector general.” ical transportation ser- not enough Democrats In his message, how- vices to some of the most SUV, Light Truck, remained in the cham- ever, Pritzker did not vulnerable Illinoisans.” ber just before 10 p.m. mention the office of But ambulance servic- Heavy Duty & Ag Tires Tuesday to reach the legislative inspector es said payment delays three-fifths vote needed general, but rather its from MCOs threatened for it to pass. counterpart in the exec- staffing, and the change needs call us! Among other things, utive branch, the execu- would simply provide a For all of your tire disposal the bill would have pro- tive inspector general. way to “get paid for the hibited legislators and Specifically, he point- services provided.” constitutional officers ed to a change made Lawmakers sided from engaging in com- in the bill that says the with the ambulance pro- pensated lobbying of executive inspector gen- viders over the gover- a municipality, county eral may receive and nor, HFS and the MCOs. 618.317.6917 or township. The same investigate complaints Maternal health: would have applied to of wrongful behavior Lawmakers also accept- Nick & Jennifer Armstrong elected and appointed “without advance ap- ed an amendatory veto Owners Steeleville executive or legislative proval of the executive that aims to fix a techni- officials of county, mu- ethics commission.” cal issue on a bill Pritzk- nicipal or township gov- On Tuesday during er supported. The meas- ernments. floor debate, Republi- ure, Senate Bill 967, will The bill also would can state Representative expand the current Il- have made a number Avery Bourne evoked linois Medicaid plan “so of changes to financial Pope’s resignation and that individuals who disclosure requirements noted Pritzker didn’t don’t qualify for full ben- and limited the ability of take any proposed GOP efit Medicaid still have lawmakers to leave of- changes into account. coverage for preventive fice and immediately go Ambulance veto contraceptive care and to work as lobbyists. overridden: Pritzker associated screenings It also would have giv- was dealt another blow related to reproductive en the legislative inspec- when lawmakers over- well-being,” according to tor general independ- rode his veto of a bill that the governor’s office. ent authority to launch removes non-emergen- The bill passed each investigations, but only cy ambulance services chamber unanimously after a formal complaint from Medicaid man- Tuesday after the amen- is filed. It would have aged care and places it datory veto changed restricted those investi- back in a fee-for-service only an effective date. gations to matters that structure. Democratic state Sena- arise out of government The bill passed each tor Cristina Castro the service or employment, chamber unanimously bill’s Senate sponsor, not to outside employ- earlier this year and noted in a news release ment. the veto was overrid- when the bill passed that The bill passed the den with only one vote it also would provide General Assembly on the against in the House. support for pregnant final day of the spring The Senate approved and new mothers for session, June 1, by the override unanimous- pregnancy-related con- overwhelming majori- ly Tuesday night. dition, including mental ties—56-0 in the Senate; The measure would health and substance 113-5 in the House—even transfer the review of use disorders by requir- though many Republi- claims from managed ing private insurance cans complained that care organizations, or plans to cover postpar- they didn’t think the bill MCOs, which are pri- tum complications up to went far enough. vate insurance compa- one year after delivery Soon after it passed, nies that oversee most among other require- Legislative Inspector Medicaid services in the ments. PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Which is worse, 150 & 4 or 154? f you’ve driven on and is getting worse IIllinois Route 154 It seems to us that by the day. “Claud and between Sparta and It is ridiculous to the Randolph-Perry keep repairing that County Line in the IDOT has its 150/4 stretch with con- Claudia,” Part 2 past two weeks, you’ve crete or asphalt patch- ith all the trouble occurring in the undoubtedly noticed priorities wrong es here and there and Wworld—turmoil in Afghanistan, an earth- signs—both literally dumping cold patch quake in Haiti, wildfires in the West, a hurri- and figuratively—that into potholes. That is cane and flooding in the South and the COVID repair work on the ing to be oiled and that no-passing zones nothing but a waste resurgence—I’m ambivalent about devoting this highway is getting chipped, which is will not be marked. of money. month’s Obscurity’s Magnet to less urgent mat- ready to start. what you typically see Hopefully, the spokes- Route 150/4 is also ters. We made a phone call done on the streets of man misunderstood becoming danger- I promised last time, however, to continue our to the Illinois Depart- local towns each sum- the question. Oil and ous, as westbound discussion of two musical figures who grew up ment of Transporta- mer. chipping a state high- motorists move into in southeastern Illinois’ Gallatin County and lat- tion District 8 office in He also said the work way, even if that is a the eastbound lane to er lived in Chicago. The first half featured Claud Collinsville last week will take two months to generic term for re- avoid the teeth-jarring “Pie Plant Pete” Moye, so I’ll stick with that plan, to see what the scope complete. Some prepa- surfacing, just doesn’t bumps. and I hope it’s of some value even in these tu- of the work includes. ration has already be- make any sense. IDOT needs to prior- multuous times. We asked specifically gun with some humps Also not making itize its projects down First, though: my utmost respect and appre- if an asphalt overlay being ground down, sense is spending mon- here in the forgot- ciation for all who’ve served in Afghanistan, was going to be ap- center line reflectors ey on that stretch of ten land. Route 150/4 to whom we owe our full support regardless plied and were told removed and tempo- highway while Route needs a lot more work of how we feel about the war and the ways in that it was not. rary signs erected. 150 & 4 from the Percy than Route 154, and it which it’s been conducted, as well as everyone The spokesman said One of those signs tee to Steeleville is in needs it before some- helping to address crises here and abroad. that the road is go- even warns motorists such terrible shape body gets killed. Recently, Eloquence Classics released a box set of recordings by the Chicago Symphony Orches- By Martha tra, conducted by Raphael Kubelík during his A Musing View® Peebles short-lived tenure, 1950-53, as the orchestra’s director and originally issued on Mercury Living Presence. That set has drawn renewed attention to the career of arts critic Claudia Cassidy, to Improvement from ATM to Zumba whom the brevity of Kubelík’s stint in Chicago s summer comes mundane activities up, deliberately, let- as I learned a dance is partly attributable. to a close, I look like grocery shopping, ting the bed go un- sequence and was fi- Claudia Cassidy was born in 1899 in Shaw- backA at my list of June, pulling weeds and made all morning or nally feeling confi- neetown. Her mother, Olive Grattan Cassidy, July and August goals. cleaning the toilet are staying in my pajamas dent, the sequence was raised in a long-established family in near- Every summer I much more fun when until afternoon feels changed, and I was by Saline County. Her father, Dr. George Cassi- set out to do several done at a leisurely almost sinful. going left instead of dy, grew up near Shawneetown and returned to home, body and mind pace. As a regimented per- right or doing the cha- practice medicine after completing his educa- improvement projects. I even made a vow to son, it’s tough to let cha backward instead tion. He died when Claudia was 3. The home improve- get up early and have things go, but it feels of forward. When she was 14, Claudia and her mother and ment usually consists coffee with Bill on our so good to know the Just to keep moving brother relocated to Champaign, but she iden- of cleaning, painting balcony, which is like world will go on even was the goal. It wasn’t tified throughout her life with Shawneetown, and redecorating. The a romantic tree house, though I feel like a pretty, but that I could where performances on Ohio River showboats body and mind im- secluded and serene. sloth. do. had piqued her interest in music and theater. provement prove to We did this only one Mind and body im- One summer a few She earned a journalism degree from U of I be a lot more difficult. time this summer, but provement work hand years back, I decided while also studying music, then joined the staff For stress relief, I hey, it counts. in hand. Mental clar- to get an ATM debit of the Chicago Journal of Commerce. try reckless things They say artists, mu- ity is probably one of card. I didn’t want to In 1924, Cassidy agreed to substitute on short like going without a sicians and truly gift- the best side effects of see a picture of myself notice for the Journal’s arts specialist, review- wristwatch. It feels ed people don’t view physical exertion. in the history books ing a theater performance. She found that she really liberating to let time like the rest of Presently, walking, as the last person enjoyed writing reviews, and the Journal’s time flow with ease. us. Supposedly, they riding my bike, a very on earth who wrote readers and editors responded favorably, so she Breaking the habit get in a zone while occasional game of checks. continued, eventually becoming a nationally in- of looking at a bare doing their thing and golf and teaching I was also getting fluential performing arts critic. wrist is not easy. It’s lose all track of time yoga are my activities tired of hearing that Cassidy was based at the Chicago Tribune always just a hair past and awareness. When of choice. almost inaudible sigh from 1942 to 1965. She later hosted a weekly pro- a freckle. in a zone, they are en- I tried Zumba once of impatient custom- gram on WFMT-FM and did freelance writing Along with letting go ergized, in a state of several years ago. The ers in line behind me for Chicago-area publications. She died in 1996. of time schedules, I’m flow, in a good mood music was great, up- when I got out the old Never reluctant to identify flaws in artis- trying to enjoy being and doing what they beat and peppy. The checkbook. tic creations and performances nor to describe in the moment instead enjoy. This elusive instructor was in awe- Now, I whip out my them with acerbic wit, she acquired the nick- of rushing through zone is a wonderful some shape and prob- debit card in a cocky name “Acidy Cassidy.” one task just to go on place to be, but most of ably could have been a sort of way, punch in She mounted a sustained campaign against to the next one. us regular folks find it contender on Dancing the ever-so-secret pin young Rafael Kubelík’s direction of the CSO, By the way, moments hard to get there. With The Stars. number, and I’m good asserting that although he showed potential, are truly subjective I’ll just settle for a As I tried to follow to go. which he later proved with the Bavarian Radio if you are not watch- day without demands. her, my hips would I sure wish Zumba Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, his ing a clock. Enjoying Going without make- not cooperate. Just was that easy. artistic maturity wasn’t yet commensurate with the flagship orchestra of one of America’s foremost cities, which deserved an internationally eminent conductor. Letters to the editor Regarding Kubelík’s conducting of a Schubert Executive order ceive a COVID vaccine of the people drafted and teachers under symphony, Cassidy said in her April 20, 1951, col- Editor, County Journal: is an extremely per- and voted for such a their authority. umn, “It had quality and, above all, a lyrical lilt. On August 26, 2021, sonal decision, which law. That charge has nev- But suddenly Mr. Kubelík began to press, like the governor issued should be between you It was not a surprise er been more impor- an inexperienced horseman flailing a hunter in yet another mandate and your physician. to me that our gover- tant and challenging midflight. He pounded the winds and brass to that requires all Il- Again, the governor nor signed it into law. than it is now. A god- a deadened pulp. He became, again, a second- linoisans, including should publicly dis- If any person treated less, cowardly govern- rater.” children as young as close the data he is a minor like the law ment has targeted our The previous week, she’d responded to his ren- 2 years old, to wear a relying on to support is forcing our school children’s minds with ditions of two recent compositions, “Unless you face-covering or mask compulsory vaccina- teachers to teach our the intent of removing are willing to pitch Chicago, its orchestra and while indoors. The tions. children, they would all that they have been its audience into the provincial league with its mandate applies to From the beginning be arrested and pros- taught of basic moral- unaccountably chosen conductor, it is little short everyone, even those of this pandemic, I ecuted as child molest- ity, of what is right and of catastrophe to hear new music presented in a who are fully vacci- have advocated for ers, for grooming, tak- wrong. kind of amorphous maze of incompetence.” nated. local control over de- ing away the child’s Those definitions are Resenting any implication that Chicago was First and foremost, cisions of this nature. innocence and youth, no longer debatable as small-town compared with East Coast cities, the governor and his Our local officials, and being a pedophile. far as these powers are Cassidy criticized any traveling theater compa- staff refuse to share from the school board Is that what our leg- concerned. They are ny whom she suspected of giving Chicagoans a the science and data to the county commis- islators and governor outmoded. Truths that substandard performance. to support his execu- sioners to the director have become? were acknowledged “She scares away from the city the manage- tive mandate that a of the local health de- People, wake up. It for millennia as the ment of every decent show which is produced in 2-year-old needs to partment are familiar is your job as respon- standard for human New York each season,” remarked actor Robert wear a mask when with the region and sible parents to teach behavior from both the Emmet Keane. indoors or that some- the citizens they serve. your children the ba- secular and religious Nevertheless, Cassidy was fully capable of one who is fully vac- They should be in sics of sex education perspectives are no generosity and conveyed praise as enthusias- cinated should wear charge of managing as needed according longer valid. tically as scorn. When I found an audio inter- a mask. The refusal to a local response and to each child’s pro- I find it difficult to view with Cassidy, recorded in 1966 by cultural share the science and the implementation of gression toward ma- believe that those be- documentarian Studs Terkel, via the Studs Ter- data brings skepticism mitigation strategies, turity. hind this movement, kel Radio Archive, I expected her to seem sur- to his decision. not our out of touch The idiots you voted even those within our ly, blunt and conceited, but her demeanor is re- In addition, since governor. for have overstepped own Supreme Court markably warm, friendly and unpretentious. IDPH admits that State Rep. their authority by tak- can’t see that when the Next month: concluding thoughts about Claud there is no threshold David Friess ing that right away definition of family is and Claudia. or metrics that would Red Bud from you. If you allow met with such hostil- lead to the repeal of this, what’s next? ity, the very fabric of the mandate, it is evi- What’s next? Marian B. Greer community, of society, Policies Of The County Journal dent that the governor Editor, County Journal: Coulterville is threatened. A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. is issuing his execu- When I read your Whether we look at Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein tive orders without front-page article on Definition this issue from a secu- Co-Owners/Co-Publishers the support of any a new law relating to lar or godly perspec- PUBLiSHED EaCH THURSDaY scientific data. sex education in the of family tive, family is what The governor also holds nations together. 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 schools, it made my Editor, County Journal: (618) 497-8272 mandated that all Illi- blood boil. When school board What is also very nois school employees It is hard for me to members take their apparent is that our Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be pub- must receive a COV- believe that over half oaths of office, inher- children are becoming lished. A telephone number is also required for verification. ID-19 vaccination. The of our legislators that ent in that oath is the prey. Once they are Letters and news items are published at the discretion of decision regarding are elected to repre- prime responsibility of the editors. All copy will be edited. The County Journal Continued on Page 5 does not publish poetry. whether or not to re- sent the best interests protecting the children Classified advertising must be prepaid except for established accounts. 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COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 5 CRT in schools ... from Page 1______“We are fortunate Factors such as diffi- In Sparta, there are “We’re preparing Dirt For Sale enough to live in a very cult home lives, poverty a greater number of these kids to coexist diverse community. I and abuse have been black students than in together in society,” Road & Driveway Rock feel it’s something we exacerbated during other Randolph County Schwemmer said. All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread need to embrace so the pandemic, when school districts. Obviously, taking all that kids can have a kids were unable to get When race became RED of this into considera- DOT better understanding the reprieve of attend- a major point of dis- tion is a lot for educa- Red Dot of different cultures,” ing school and getting cussion last summer tors. The section of 30-Yard Schwemmer said. away from the issues following the death of Illinois law on cultur- Construction Trash Dumpsters She said she studied at home. George Floyd in Min- ally responsive teach- Available this idea about a dec- Many school experts neapolis, Schwemmer ing standards is 52 826-4045 ade ago, and over time, have warned that a rise said Sparta embraced pages long, and the it has shown positive in mental health issues it. number of different results. is something educators One teacher devot- cultural backgrounds Stop By And See “The most exciting are going to have to be ed his lunchtime to of students who may part is to see the data sensitive to as schools showing movies in his that proved that if you return to session. classroom about black walk through the door implement this, kids One of the most impor- history to anyone who of a classroom can be Janet respond,” Schwemmer tant aspects of cultur- wished to join. Conver- endless. said. ally responsive teach- sations were held dur- “It’s their love for The methods can vary ing is the one-on-one ing class. Schwemmer the kids,” Schwemmer said. “They’re great Kueker from simply includ- connection a student said it was all about ing diverse groups of has with his teacher. making sure students people, and they love people on posters in In order to establish were comfortable open- the kids.” classrooms to teachers these connections, ly discussing race. Schwemmer said she’s Auto Sales doing in-depth work- teachers must have “If we were trying noticed a difference At The “Y” In Ruma shops to understand se- regular conversations to make them uncom- since these standards (618) 282-2386 vere poverty and how with students, as well fortable—trying to have been implemented it may affect their stu- as implement round- keep everything hush, in Sparta. dents. table discussions. hush—that’s when About five years ago, One example Schwem- In these exchanges, you have a problem,” behavioral problems mer gave was a poverty students drive the con- Schwemmer said. “It were a major issue simulation workshop versation. They are gave us an opportunity among student ath- that Sparta staff mem- encouraged to talk to learn.” letes. bers attended. The pro- about their weekend, However, Schwem- Over the weekend, mer said culturally re- gram demonstrated the hobbies and anything Sparta’s football team difficulty families may else they would like to sponsive teaching is played Freeburg. have with making ends talk about. Through beneficial to schools “I got a ton of texts and meet. this, Schwemmer said, that are less diverse phone calls,” Schwem- Staff also drove teachers can learn than Sparta, as well, through neighbor- more about where stu- because eventually, eve- mer said. “People were hoods throughout the dents come from and ryone is going to be commending us left district to observe the tailor teaching meth- exposed to someone of and right on the heart varied living condi- ods to each individual a different cultural, ra- and character showed tions among students. student. cial or economic back- by those kids. That’s a “To really put into While not necessarily ground. The greater culture shift. context how some of centered on race like exposure kids have to “All these mandates, our families live—it the other CRT, race different perspectives bills—things that are puts a lot of things into plays a factor when it and backgrounds, the making us nuts—we perspective,” Schwem- comes to a student’s more they can broaden are making a differ- mer said. culture. their worldview. ence.”

Humane society awaits payment ... from Page 1______

when we can.” retained attorney Paul awarded the humane “My only concern is Stewart said there Evans of O’Fallon, who society the full amount that there are no assets had already been a is working pro bono. of damages requested, to recover,” Evans said. special fund for the Evans expressed his $81,864. Evans said contrac- new building since disgust for Craver’s ac- However, getting that tors, because they can well before she started tions, saying the work money has proven to operate anywhere, can volunteering in 2009. that Craver did do was be a greater challenge, be difficult to track That specialty fund subpar and that the an- since Evans has been down even if they re- grew to the point of imal shelter will spend unable to get ahold of main in operation. being able to move for- more than originally Craver. “Contractors like this ward with the new site planned fixing what “It’s been a complete can hide. They can hide after a large memorial he’d done. blanket of silence,” Ev- in plain sight, and it donation. Evans filed the orig- ans said. seems that’s what is Stewart said the shel- inal complaint, and Evans tracked down going on here,” Evans ter is attempting to Craver was eventually a bank account tied to said. work on the property served with a subpoena Craver, and he is at- The County Journal on its own as much but never showed up tempting to access that also attempted to call as possible, but it is for court. money in order to re- Craver on a line listed only about 25 percent When he failed to ap- cover the funds, but the on the Quality Electric complete. pear, Evans filed a mo- bank is resisting. Until webpage, to no avail. Some local business- tion for a default judg- Evans is granted access A recorded message es have been working ment in his absence. to the account, it’s un- stated that the number to help the shelter. That motion was clear how much money was not accepting calls The humane society granted, and the court it even contains. at this time. Communities mourn Rocher teen ... from Page 1__ The accident remains Students banded to- side. She was a social been ordered with her under investigation gether Sunday even- butterfly and enjoyed number on them. by state police and ing for a candlelight spending time with “When I spoke with the Randolph County vigil and balloon re- her friends and taking her family, they reiter- coroner’s and sheriff’s lease. selfies. ated all weekend about offices. “There were quite As Vandeford’s vol- how much she loved “It’s a sad time for a few students there leyball coach, Legend- the game of volleyball, our school district,” consoling each other, re saw the impact that being with the girls said Red Bud Super- listening to each other she made firsthand. and how it was part intendent Jonathan and talking to each “She made every- of the joy of her life,” Tallman. “We’re all in other,” Tallman said. thing fun,” Legendre Legendre said. “That mourning. We lost one “I saw that same col- said. “We had popsi- makes it hard and awe- of our own. When any- lective spirit in the cles last Friday, and some at the same time. thing tragic like this hallways of the school, she had the same smile From a coaching stand- happens, it’s tough. as well. We’re just do- on her face while she point, our staff treats “I’ve said often that ing what we can as a was eating popsicles these girls like our own our district and our district. as she did diving for kids. We’re feeling that community will do “Our hearts go out balls or running in loss as a family mem- what we do best, to Lilly’s family and drills. She was just ber, and as a special which is to come to- friends.” always full of energy kid to have around. It’s gether and support Visitation for Vande- and full of joy. She tough on everybody. each other.” ford is Friday, Septem- was just so happy to “We’re just fortunate In this time of trag- ber 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. be there. to have had such a posi- edy, when many are at Pechacek Funeral “She was the kid who tive and happy person left in shock and dis- Home in Red Bud and got the most out of in our kids’ lives. It’s a belief, the district and Saturday from 9 to 11 every minute on the great experience just surrounding commu- a.m. at the Red Bud court. She loved it. She to be part of her memo- nities did come to- High School gym. The was just a great kid.” ries.” gether. funeral service will Legendre said the A GoFundMe page The school district follow. volleyball team plans called Lilly’s Memorial had grief counselors In her obituary, Van- to honor Vandeford was established to raise on site Sunday for stu- deford was described at an upcoming home money to help cover dents. There were also as the silliest, fun- game. Custom warm- funeral costs. As of extra counselors at niest, goofball and up jerseys for the en- August 31, $20,625 had school the next day. even had a little sassy tire team have already been raised. Letters...continued from Page 4 ______are stripped of their Then there is the di- “Well,” some may say, With the office comes moral code, they can rect attack on Chris- “the children can opt responsibility and the be turned in any direc- tians who wish to pro- out of this indoctrina- necessity to make the tion. tect their children. No tion.” difficult decisions. Dur- I once made mention one can enter a school That’s not helpful for ing the early days of of a book that had been classroom and present those children whose Christianity, the Ro- published several years the other side of this parents don’t care what man government be- ago that said children argument. Is that not happens to them while gan a horrific perse- should experience sex a direct violation of the they are in the class- cution of the believers before their teen years. Constitution? room. Someone must because they refused to I’m not the brightest Are our Christian stand up for them. bow down to the gods of Rome. bulb in the chandelier, teachers and those Others might say, “We We are being told to but I’m not totally lack- with no faith at all but have no choice. It’s the bow down to the beliefs ing in gray cells. who oppose this insan- l aw.” of those who oppose We now know the con- ity to be targeted and Everyone has a choice. basic morality, beliefs tents of this bill—one dismissed from their That’s one of the first that are a very real that reaches into the professions? things we teach our threat to our children. minds of the youngest School board mem- children about being Churches need to be of our children for the bers have a difficult mature and responsi- broken over this issue purpose of re-engi- choice to make, but it’s ble. and approach the Fa- neering their thinking not really difficult at The greater question ther with the humility as to family, gender all. What are our chil- is, when is a law of due Him. identity and sexual ir- dren worth? What are more value than the Roger Long responsibility. their futures worth? futures our children? Coulterville PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

State eviction prohibition stands despite U.S. Supreme Court decision on federal order

By Jerry Nowicki of eviction for residen- it received from vari- the cases to move for- that while the gover- that on September 2, Capitol News Illinois tial premises entered ous federal stimulus ward is a step in the nor’s order protects you know, there would While the U.S. Su- against a covered per- packages. Thus far, ac- right direction. those earning up to be a wave of eviction preme Court vacated a son, unless that per- cording to the Illinois “Just because we $99,000, assistance is orders filed to be en- federal eviction mora- son has been found to Housing Development can evict doesn’t mean available to only those forced by the sheriff torium Thursday, a re- pose a direct threat to Authority, 98,806 ap- we want to,” Michael earning 80 percent of the next day or within cently extended state the health and safety plications have been Glasser, president of the area median in- a week or something. stay on residential of other tenants or an received, and 26,434 the alliance, said in a come, which equates to I think it’ll be slower eviction enforcement immediate and severe have been funded for news release. “Hous- $38,000 to $52,000 de- than that,” said Bob remains in effect at risk to property, per a total of nearly $228.5 ing providers don’t pending on the region. Palmer, policy direc- least until September the order. million. want to go through the The association also tor of Housing Action 18. Covered persons in- While the hous- long and painful legal noted that cases often Illinois, an affordable The U.S. Supreme clude those who ex- ing authority portal process of eviction, take months to come housing advocacy or- Court ruled that the pect to earn less than has closed, rental as- especially when they to a final eviction deci- ganization. Centers for Disease $99,000 individually sistance may still be have the opportunity sion, so the eviction en- Several county Control and Preven- or $198,000 in a joint available at illinois- to receive rental assis- forcement the morato- courts are providing tion exceeded its au- filing household, if rentalassistance.org/ tance. rium is halting would mediation services for thority in issuing the they’ve experienced fi- providers. “However, having likely not occur for renters and landlords federal moratorium, nancial hardships due Tenants seeking the ability to evict is months anyway. in eviction proceed- and a future extension to the COVID-19 pan- legal help can re- an important tool. Of- “So I wouldn’t expect ings, Palmer said, not- would have to come demic. ceive free assistance ten, invoking the evic- that in the worst case ing that the pending from Congress. But The tenant must also through Eviction Help tion process brings a scenario from our per- September launch of the order does not af- certify that they are Illinois at eviction- tenant to the table, re- spective—that is, the a court-based rental fect a state’s ability to making their best ef- helpillinois.org or by sulting in productive Supreme Court just assistance program is initiate such a morato- fort to make timely calling 855-631-0811. negotiations.” quits the order, just another reason to ex- rium, which is what Il- partial rent payments While the governor’s One issue facing lets the order expire— tend current orders. linois has done. that are as close to the order halts eviction housing providers, ac- Governor J.B. Pritz- full payment as cir- enforcement for cov- cording to the asso- ker signed that exten- cumstances permit. ered persons, an Il- ciation, is the fact that sion August 20, when Any covered person linois Supreme Court assistance is available he issued his latest must submit a declara- order allows for fil- only to current tenants 30-day disaster dec- tion form through the ings in evictions cases at the time of filing. So Timely Pickup! laration, a practice Illinois Housing Devel- but temporarily stays if someone doesn’t pay he has done monthly opment Authority cer- all judgements and tri- rent for several months since March 2020. The tifying that they fit the als on eviction cases and moves out prior to moratorium cannot ex- categories in the order. pertaining to covered filing a declaration, a ceed the length of the The most recent order persons. landlord cannot apply 30-day declaration, so gave landlords the au- The court has not for assistance for that it is possible for it to be thority to challenge extended this period, tenant. extended again when such a declaration. which was set to ex- A poll of building it comes time for the Evictions are al- pire September 1. owners showed that governor to issue an- lowed in cases initiat- For the Neighbor- for the applications other 30-day declara- ed prior to March 2020 hood Building Own- filled out by landlords, tion in September. and for health and ers Alliance, which is about a third of them As it stands now, law safety reasons. an alliance of several did not receive confir- enforcement agencies The state has made small Chicagoland mation by tenants. are instructed to cease rental assistance avail- area property owner Other landlord enforcement of orders able through money groups, allowing for groups have warned

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RED BUD SCHOOL Masks now required

By Dan Zobel mandate that Gover- received official notice The Red Bud school nor J.B. Pritzker issued from the state board district’s stance against August 4 in a move that, by following the state-mandated face to slow the climb of mandate, the district is masks for students and positive COVID-19 cases no longer in probation- staff was short-lived. throughout the state. ary status. During the school By going against the “The board listened to board’s August 19 meet- mandate, the district the community speak,” ing, two weeks after the faced several potential Tallman said. “When it board voted to strongly ramifications, includ- comes to those signifi- recommend the use of ing not being recog- cant ramifications, the face masks but not re- nized by the Illinois board just wasn’t in- New Sparta Lincoln staff quire them, the board State Board of Educa- terested in going down Sparta Lincoln has several new staff members this year. Front row approved by a 6-1 vote tion. that road, although the from left are Valerie Foster, Katherine Bostick, Jamie Hubbard, Kris- to amend its original Red Bud Superinten- board is highly frus- tin Craig, McKenzie Smith, Amanda Buescher, Mallory Baird, Meghan plan. dent Jonathan Tall- trated that local control Blechle and Kelli Coughlin. Back row: Chris Miesner, Kourtney Hake, The amendment will man said August 31 was taken away from Olivia Beattie, Savannah Martin, Mary Trentman, Kaylee Menner and include to follow the that the district has them.” Heather Dierks. School menus No school Labor Day, WEDNESDAY: Pizza, SEMO announces graduates Monday, September 6. green beans, fruit. THURSDAY: Fajita ST. MARK’S chicken wrap, black Southeast Missouri Hunter Fedderke cum laude, bachelor’s gree in electrical engi- September 7-10 beans, fruit. State University of Chester, cum degree in nursing. neering. TUESDAY: Chicken FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, has announced its laude, bachelor’s de- Sawyer Loos of Haley Troue of Per- strips, mashed oven fries, fruit. spring and summer gree in nursing. Pinckneyville, bache- cy, magna cum laude, potatoes, mixed fruit. 2021 graduates. Chloe Gerlach lor’s degree in cyber- bachelor’s degree in WEDNESDAY: Texas TRICO Trent Doiron of of Steeleville, cum security. communication disor- straw hat, green September 7-10 Steeleville, magna laude, bachelor’s de- Tessa Miller of ders. beans, pineapple. Breakfast cum laude, bache- gree in early child- Red Bud, cum laude, Emily Tudor of Ches- THURSDAY: Hot dog, TUESDAY: Breakfast lor’s degree in nurs- hood education. bachelor’s degree in ter, summa cum laude, baked beans, pears. pizza. ing. Kelsey Hartmann nursing. bachelor’s degree in FRIDAY: Spaghetti WEDNESDAY: Egg Elizabeth Eubanks of Prairie Du Rocher, Brenden Parker of English education. bake, peas, peach scramble, hash of Chester, summa bachelor’s degree in Steeleville, bachelor’s Michelle Van Zandt dessert. browns. cum laude, bach- commercial multi- degree in in general of Pinckneyville, THURSDAY: Pancake elor’s degree in bi- media graphics. studies. master’s degree in STEELEVILLE wrap. ology, pre-physician Brenden Heller Bryar Pim of Steel- higher education ad- September 7-10 FRIDAY: Biscuits, assistant. of Red Bud, magna eville, bachelor’s de- ministration. Breakfast gravy, sausage patty. TUESDAY: Oatmeal, Lunch chocolate chip muffin. TUESDAY: Corn dogs, WEDNESDAY: Cereal. chips, baked beans, THURSDAY: Yogurt, veggies w/dip, fruit. blueberry muffin. WEDNESDAY: Beef FRIDAY: Biscuit, nachos, roasted gravy, sausage patty. cauliflower, fruit. Lunch THURSDAY: Grilled TUESDAY: Popcorn chicken, green beans, chicken, carrots, fruit. carrots w/dip, fruit.

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By Travis Lott der will apply to all In light of constant- schools, whether ly rising cases of COV- private or public, ac- ID-19 throughout the cording to the gover- state, mostly due to nor’s press secretary. the highly contagious Pritzker also an- Delta variant, Gover- nounced another nor J.B. Pritzker an- statewide mask man- nounced a new series date for all indoor fa- of restrictions August cilities, regardless of 26. vaccination status. Illinois Department Still, the mask man- of Public Health Di- date remained large- rector Dr. Ngozi Ezike ly ignored through- noted the low capacity out Randolph County in hospitals in south- Monday and Tuesday, ern Illinois, where in and many took to the 20-county Region social media to pro- 5, there was just one claim that they would ICU bed available last not abide by any re- week. strictions. Wednesday, there Pritzker and Ezike were just six ICU beds again urged people to available in Region 5. get their shots, not- Likewise, in Re- ing that more than gion 4, ICU capac- 90 percent of those ity was above 80 per- hospitalized with cent, with just 21 beds COVID-19 are unvac- available. cinated, and those Southern Illinois as who are refusing a a whole has seen the vaccine are the ones lowest ICU bed capac- overburdening the ity since the begin- hospital system. ning of the pandemic, “You don’t need to as it never dropped be an epidemiologist below 15 percent even to see what’s going on The Du Quoin Emergency Management Agency released this graph, showing how much worse the at the height of the here,” Pritzker said. number of COVID-19 cases in Perry County is this year compared to 2020. The top line represents pandemic last year. “This is a pandemic 2021. The data came from the Perry County Health Department. Among the new re- of the unvaccinated.” strictions is that hos- As positve cases pital employees, all continue to roll in, the beginning of the of 68. County had 247 cases as the pandemic is far staff at K-12 schools the number of deaths pandemic to 91. The Du Quoin Emer- of COVID-19. worse this year. and all students and in the area has ticked On Monday, Jack- gency Management So far for 2021, Last Friday, public staff at higher educa- upward, as well. son County reported Agency put out a there are 686, a 177.73 health officials an- tion institutions must While Randolph 606 active cases. Four graph Tuesday, com- percent increase. nounced that there be vaccinated by Sep- County had 98 active more people died, paring this year’s This year in August had been 25,636 cas- tember 5. cases reported Mon- bringing the deaths numbers to last year’s, alone, Perry County es in Illinois over the Anyone who refuses day, fewer than last to 85. showing how much has reported 578 cas- previous seven-day to be vaccinated will week, four were hos- Perry County had worse the pandemic es, compared to 194 in period, with 2,240 be subject to at least pitalized. The county 183 active cases Tues- is this year to when it August of 2020. hospitalized. Of those, one COVID-19 test per reported two more day, also reporting dominated headlines The agency urges 500 were in the ICU week. deaths, bringing the another death in the last year. people to get vaccinat- and 253 on ventila- For schools, the or- total death toll from past week, now a total In 2020, Perry ed and wear masks, tors. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 9 society

dent Grover Cleveland mons, Lisa Gabel, Lelia First quarter mid- signed a law making DeRousse, Bob Mudd term is September 17. the first Monday in and Kim Luberda. Evansville Enterprise Evansville September a national Happy anniversa- August 28, 1942 holiday. ry to Andy and Pam Twenty-nine men News Originally, it was a Kueker, Michael and from the Evansville By Eloise Kueker day of celebrations, pa- Emma Rains, Son- were given numbers in 449-2043 rades, picnics and par- ny and Rhonda Heck, the draft registry. ties. Later, speeches by Marcus and Becky Mc- They were Orville On September 6, we prominent men and Conachie and Harlan Kueker, Alurban Wun- will observe Labor Day. women were included. and Rose Wesbecher. derlich, John Bau- For many, it means the American labor We extend our sym- er, Leo Gross, Clem- end of summer, the has raised the na- pathy to the family of ens Knigge, Charles last BBQ and the clos- tion’s standard of liv- Kenn Otten. Sternberg, Victor Ot- ing of pools, but let’s ing and contributed to Schenk’s Market will ten, Charles Witten- remember what Labor the greatest produc- be closed September 6 born, William Cop- Day was meant to cel- tion the world has ever in observance of Labor ple, Rudolph Dunker, ebrate. known, and the labor Day. Douglas Becker, Wil- It is a celebration of movement has brought The next KC meeting fred Krause, Dewey the social and econom- us closer to the realiza- is Tuesday, September Wall, Nicholas Schoen- ic achievements of the tion of our traditional 14. The meeting fol- berger, Walter Wegen- American workers, ideals of economic and lows the 7 p.m. dinner. er, Norman Kueker, but who founded La- political democracy. The Evansville Ea- Glenn Simpson, Urban bor Day? It is appropriate, gles softball team will Kaiser, Roy Witmer, In 1882, Peter J. Mc- therefore, that the na- travel to take on the Henry Liefer, Henry Guire, general secre- tion pays tribute on La- Coulterville Eagles Wegener, Leslie Heck, tary of the Brother- bor Day to our creator Thursday, September Edward Young, Antho- hood of Carpenters of so much of the na- 2 at 4:15. (Prediction ny Wittenbrink, Oscar and Joiners and a co- tion’s strength, free- for the outcome of the Langrehr, Alois Bunte, founder of the Ameri- dom, and leadership— game: The Eagles will Erwin Kueker, Herbert August quilt winner can Federation of La- the American worker. win.) Pautler and Firmin Ed and Judy Aubuchon of Waterloo are the bor suggested setting Happy birthday to On Tuesday, Sep- Zipfel. August quilt winners in the Friends of St. Leo’s aside a day for a gen- Tenley Walter, Alvin tember 7, the Eagles Some Randolph quilt raffle. Tickets for 12 monthly drawings eral holiday for the la- Wunderlich, Harlan will host St. John Lu- County men left for in- can be purchased for $20. For more information, boring classes to hon- Wesbecher, Sister Mil- theran Red Bud at duction. call Ron Melliere at 618-284-3491 or see Shelba those “... who from dred Gross, Sue Beck- 4:15. Home games are Of the 26 who left, Kempfer at Ace Hardware in Red Bud. rude nature have er, Emma Fernandez, played at the school. Joseph Meyer and Carl delved and carved all Stephanie McFadden, The first cross coun- Schrader were from the grandeur we be- Mel Jany, Jake Kiefer, try meet is Monday, Evansville. hold.” June Kempfer, Tyler September 6, when New teachers at the Western Egyptian The first Labor Day Thies, Tim Copple and the Eagle runners will high school were Eva was celebrated Tues- Hank Butler, Debbie compete in the Lake Smiley and Marcella day, September 5, 1882 Largent, Kim Wingert- Sallateeska Tourna- Lewis. food pantry change in New York City. er, Betsy Kueker, Mar- ment at Pinckneyville Harold Braun and By 1894, 23 more garet Voke, Andrea at 5 p.m. The next Lloyd Lauber were in- Beginning Thurs- The pantry is locat- states had adopted Voke, Luke McClellan, scheduled meet is Sat- jured when their car day, September 9, the ed at at 1820 N. Mar- the holiday, and on Steve Pautler, Luel- urday, September 18 at was crowded off the Western Egyptian food ket. The hours remain June 28, 1894, Presi- la Salger, Linda Sim- 10:30 a.m. at SIUE. road near Red Bud. pantry in Sparta will from 1 to 3:30 p.m. be open Thursdays in- Call 618-443-5231 for basement. Breakfast is stead of Tuesdays. more information. included. S’ville nutrition site Coulterville Church service the and Swanwick 26th will be at 10 at the Marissa park. Lunch activities and menu will follow. coffee cake, fruit salad. ByNews Diana Cole Children’s church Activities 758-2880 will start September September 7-10 THURSDAY: Beef/noo- 19 in the church base- TUESDAY: Senior club dles, Carolina beans, Sign up by Septem- ment during the regu- at 12:15. cooked carrots, cran- ber 19 for the VFW lar church service. WEDNESDAY: Advi- berry sauce. fishing derby that will Congratulations to sory board at 12:15. FRIDAY: Salisbury take place Saturday, Shilyn Raney and Dal- FRIDAY: Card club at steak, mashed potatoes, September 25. Weigh- ton Rude, who were 12:15. romaine salad, sugar in is at noon. Side dish- married August 28 at Menu cookies, mixed fruit. Benji es are welcome, and Shilyn’s parents’ home. TUESDAY: Chicken Hours: Monday-Friday Benji is a medium- a midday snack is in- A dinner and dance fried steak, mashed po- 8:30-4. sized terrier mix. He cluded. followed at the Coul- tatoes, black-eyed peas, To order curbside is all about making The Friends of Coul- friends with people. David M. Holder terville VFW. Shilyn is mandarin oranges. meals, call 965-3134 Certified Public Accountant terville will have a the daughter of Mike WEDNESDAY: Egg extension 5 by 9:30 a.m. He’s a little slow to planning meeting at Call 443-5050 and Toni Raney and casserole, link sausage, the day before. warm up, but when he 7 p.m. Thursday, Sep- Brandi Graul of Spar- does, watch out. For Here To Serve tember 9 at village ta and Rick Rude of more information on You With hall. Coulterville. any adoptable pets or The communitywide Laura Wilson will Divorces granted if you are interested • Fast, Courteous Service yard sale is Saturday, celebrate her 79th in adopting Benji, • Affordable Rates September 11. Contact birthday September 15. Glenn P. Sauerwein Crystal Little, peti- call the Perry County • Individual & Business village hall about the Her daughters Cindy, Jr., petitioner; Lynn tioner; Wayne A. Lit- Humane Society • Professional Care To Details map. Pat and Paula are re- Sauerwein. Dissolution tle. Dissolution of mar- at 618-542-3647 or • Electronic Filing Available The Friends of Pris- questing a card show- of marriage was grant- riage was granted Au- email the shelter at Located on Rte. 154 West of Sparta cilla Bible Study Group er. ed August 18, 2021. gust 19, 2021. [email protected]. will meet Tuesdays at Laura resides at the Coulterville Meth- Coulterville Care and odist Church base- Rehab Center, Room ment. The dates are 104, 13138 Rte. 13, Coul- September 7, 14, 21 and terville, IL 62237. 28 at 10 a.m. Condolences to the The men’s group will family of Audrey Walk- meet Sunday, Septem- er, formerly of Coulter- ber 12 and 26 at 6:30 ville, who passed away a.m., also in the church August 26. Chester senior site weekly menu Menu cheesecake w/cherries. September 7-10 FRIDAY: Pork sau- TUESDAY: Chicken sage/sauerkraut, pot pie, broccoli, slaw, whipped potatoes, gra- fruit salad. vy, cantaloupe. WEDNESDAY: Lasa- Prices at center $4, gna, romaine salad, home-delivered $4.25. garlic bread, Italian Lunch is served at vegetables, fruit pie. 11:30. THURSDAY: Taco Call 826-5108 by 9 a.m. salad, refried beans, to make a reservation. PAGE 10 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Tractor sales rev up despite supply issues By Daniel Grant farmer attitudes, and unique thing that had FarmWeek that gives you a pret- to do with people in- Supply chain issues ty good indication of vesting in their homes continue to impact where ag is. I think and property (during equipment manufac- this (sales trend) is the pandemic). That’s turers, like most other real and not pandemic driven the market the industries, but that driven.” last year and a half hasn’t stopped farmers Four-wheel-drive (prior to the surge in and others from buying tractor sales jumped ag sales).” ag equipment, based the most of any cat- The uptick in sales on the mid-year trac- egory, with a gain of continues even as the tor and combine sales 38.2 percent the past equipment industry report provided by the six months compared deals with ongoing Association of Equip- to last year. issues in the supply ment Manufacturers. “You don’t buy a com- chain, ranging from a The association re- bine or a tractor on a shortage of everything ported that sales in- whim,” Blades said. from microchips, steel, creased 13.7 percent for “For farmers to make labor and transporta- farm tractors and 12.6 the purchase, they’ve tion to uncomfortably percent for combines got to feel pretty good tight supplies of foam the fi rst half of the about what their busi- seating. year compared to the ness looks like.” “The supply chain is- same stretch in 2020. The association’s sues are real,” Blades The sales pace also monthly reports said. “Fortunately, Lotta water remains above the fi ve- showed an increase in since ag is considered While some local areas didn’t see a drop of rain Monday, others were year average, although tractor sales, which an essential business, deluged as slow-moving thunderstorms battered the area. Shown here is it did drop below last took off around June a lot of those disrup- water gushing from a storm drain inlet at the corner of East Main and year’s run from May to and July of last year, tions we’ve been able Washington streets in Sparta, as well as the fl ooded railroad viaduct. June. although it was to a to plan for, but it According to the St. Louis offi ce of the National Weather Service website, “The (sales of) row slightly different mar- doesn’t make it any Sparta received about 1¾ inches of rain between 5:15 and 6:15 p.m. Ava, crop tractors have ket. easier.” on the other hand, received just a trace of precipitation. been really solid since “We really started This story was dis- about October of last to see strength in the tributed through a year moving forward,” tractor and combine cooperative project Curt Blades, AEM sen- market (at the begin- between Illinois Farm Evansville 9/11 memorial ride ior vice president of ning of summer 2020),” Bureau and the Illi- ag services and forest- Blades said. “This was nois Press Association. The Evansville Fire gust are guaranteed a ture a number of raf- ry, told the RFD Radio driven very much by For more food and Department will host t-shirt. fl es. Network. “You look at under-40-horsepow- farming news, visit a 9/11 memorial ride The cost for a side The KC will host a FarmWeekNow.com. commodity prices and er tractors. It was a Saturday, September by side is $20. All oth- breakfast buffet from 11 to raise money for er vehicles are $25. 7 to 11 a.m. Breakfast the fi re department. There will be 12 proceeds will benefi t Sparta Fire to hold BBQ fundraiser All vehicles are wel- stops, and partici- the KC. come to participate in pants must hit at least St. Boniface Catho- The Sparta Fire De- anniversary, the fi re de- The barbecue starts the fundraiser, which fi ve of them. lic Church will sell partment will hold its partment will donate a at 10:30 a.m. and will lasts from noon to 6 Golf cart stops will baked goods at the fundraiser barbecue portion of the proceeds continue while supplies p.m. be in town. KC. with pork steaks, brats to a 9/11 charity that will last. Sign-up starts at 11 Side by sides will The ride will end and burgers on the 20th be determined at a later During the barbecue, a.m. at the Knights of stop in town and at at Just Sues in Ev- anniversary of the Sep- date. an open house will also Columbus. Jan’s Horseshoe Inn. ansville with music tember 11 terrorist at- The event is planned be held to show off the For those who have Street-legal vehicles by Full Throttle from tacks. to be held inside the renovations to the de- yet to register, t-shirts will be given a list 7:30 to 11:30. The event is usually fi rehouse, but if the gov- partment’s kitchen, will be available while of stops around the For more informa- held in the spring, but ernor’s offi ce increases meeting room, bath- supplies last. Those county, tion, call 618-340- coronavirus restrictions COVID-19 restrictions room and radio room. who registered in Au- The event will fea- 0009. forced it to be postponed. prior to that date, a Because the event is drive-thru event will held on such a solemn take place instead.

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3x3_Jeff Hiel_Ad_1-19.indd 1 1/23/19 2:42 PM PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 More photos of Union Paciﬁ c Inaugural Steeleville- Percy Sanitary District steam locomotive in Chester meeting held

The new Steeleville-Percy Area Sanitary District is now a functioning governmen- tal entity. The organizational meeting of the district, which was approved by a majority of voters combined from both towns last April, convened August 19 at Steeleville Village Hall. The district’s three trustees appointed by the Randolph County Board of Com- missioners are Mark Bradley and Sheila Gaetz, both of Steeleville, and Ron Cole- man of Percy. Also attending were Steeleville Mayor Andy Gerlach, attorney Alan Farris, Brian Buchheit of HMG Engineers, Percy town board member Dave Deppe and Steeleville projects coordinator Jim Zeidler. Farris outlined the statutory requirements contained in the Sanitary District Act of 1917 regarding organization of a newly formed district, and the terms of offi ce were determined by lot. Bradley will serve a one-year term expiring in fi rst week of May 2022, Gaetz a two- year term expiring the fi rst week of May The Big Boy 4014 rumbled the earth as it chugged into Chester. 2023 and Coleman a three-year term expiring the fi rst week of May 2024. The trustees also agreed to select statutory offi cers by lot. Coleman was elected president, Bradley vice president and Gaetz clerk. Farris outlined the statutory appoint- ments necessary for the new district, which include a treasurer, engineer and attorney. Buchheit provided information regarding the reasoning behind the formation of the district, as well as strategies, goals and fi nancial options that may be available in the future. The meeting was recessed to Tuesday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Percy Vil- lage Hall. The meetings are open to the public.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Rendezvous and The 300th Anniversary of Fort de Chartres

Flintlock Muzzle Loader Saturday, Sept. 11 • 9am - 5pm Shooting Competition Sunday, Sept. 12 • 10am - 5pm Period Foods, Drinks, Fort de Chartres State Historic Site and Music Entertainment at 1350 IL Rte 155, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. Artisan & Craft The event is open and free to the general public with Demonstrations special event parking, just $5 a car. 18th Century Kids Games For event information, email [email protected]. Militia & Military Events Call 618.284.7230 for site information.

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Mental health ﬁ rst responder, insurance coverage bills signed

By Jerry Nowicki services that are be- Capitol News Illinois ing established through Governor J.B. Pritzker the Division of Mental has been steadily acting Health, which is also on more than 660 bills establishing regional sent to him by the Gen- advisory committees in eral Assembly this year each Emergency Medi- ahead of a weekend cal Services region. deadline for bill action. The governor has 60 Pritzker has signed days from when he re- more than 570 bills thus ceived the bills from far and vetoed a hand- the General Assembly to ful. either sign or veto them, On Wednesday, he after which time the bill signed House Bill 2595, becomes law even with- which beginning in out his signature. 2023 requires insurers For vetoed bills, law- to provide coverage to makers will return in all medically necessary the fall to consider over- mental health care in rides or acceptance of Illinois, including men- the governor’s changes. tal, emotional, nervous Most of the remaining or substance use disor- 82 bills were sent to him ders. at the end of June, so the American Legion Post 172 Vice Commander Jim Jones and Commander Jeremy Embrich pres- He also signed House 60-day clock coincides ent a new fl ag to Marissa teacher Katie Peck, as Principal Dawn Mueller holds the retired Bill 2784 to create a with the end of this fl ag. Photo by Carol Mercer mental health first week for all but a few responder system in of them. coordination with an Pritzker signed House emergency mental and Bill 253, which requires American Legion serves community behavioral health phone the Illinois Department By Carol Mercer School custodian Jones and Command- Military Appreciation system that was created of Transportation to Housed in its own Rick Rhodes comment- er Jeremy Embrich Night, holding Memo- by federal law. establish and imple- building in Marissa ed on it several times came to the school to rial Day services, sup- The Division of Men- ment a transportation City Park, Robert F. Ar- and called Bill Norton, present the fl ag to porting baseball and tal Health of the state’s performance program nold American Legion former lawyer and Boy Principal Dawn Muel- other sports, helping Department of Human for state projects. Post 172 was founded Scout mentor. ler and one of the fa- at the Coal Festival, Services is preparing to IDOT is also required in 1954 and has been Norton suggested cilitators of the event, Easter egg hunts and coordinate mental and to develop a statewide an asset to the area they call the American teacher Katie Peck. parades, holding a behavioral health ser- highway system as- ever since. Legion. The new fl ag was blood drive and honor- vices to all Illinoisans set management plan On August 30, the Jim Jones, Post presented, hoisted, ing POWs with a spe- as part of the federally aimed at preserving Legion demonstrated 172 vice commander, saluted and honored, cial ceremony and a mandated adoption of and improving road- an example of the com- whose son and grand- and the old fl ag was POW fl ag. the 988 phone number. ways while reducing munity service it pro- son had attended Ma- taken away. The Legion and its That number is expect- costs. vides. rissa High School, was It was another act members have earned ed to go online by July The department is The American fl ag called. of patriotism and com- the respect of the com- 2022. instructed to develop at the Marissa High Jones went into ac- munity service for munity. Buying the The new law will re- a performance-based School was showing tion, and the post was which the Marissa Le- school a new fl ag and quire 911 call center process for selecting wear and tear as it willing to provide a gion has become well honoring the old one operators to coordinate which projects will be fl ew on the big fl ag new fl ag and collect known. is another example of with the mobile mental prioritized. It applies pole in front of the the old one for proper Other post activities their commitment to and behavioral health after January 2022. school. disposal. include sponsoring a Marissa and the area. CLOSED LABOR DAY, SEPT. 6 PAGE 14 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Knock-down-drag-out fight Du Quoin holds off Chester in a competitive opening week battle

By Dan Zobel The Chester and Du Quoin high school football teams met August 27 on the football field at the varsity level for the first time since 2009, and while the outcome was relatively low scoring, it was reflective of how hard each team fought on a hot and sticky night of football. As for the scoreboard, the Indians got the better of the Yellow Jack- ets at Chester, to the tune of a 18-7 victory. Du Quoin leaned on a balanced offensive attack and a tenacious defense that forced four Chester turno- vers and never really allowed the Yellow Jacket attack to find a rhythm. Indian quarterback David Lee completed 12-of-25 passes for 216 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He carried the ball nine times for 41 yards. On defense, he was re- sponsible for one of Du Quoin’s three interceptions. “Last year, we only won one game,” Lee said. “That sucked. None of us wants that Du Quoin running back Nick Brown is met near the line of scrimmage by Chester linebacker Isaac Jany. Jany, with the again. We just came assistance of Jordan Merideth and Koby Jany, brought down Brown in his tracks. out and fought every single second of this who caught five passes pocket to his right. Lee down provided a huge The Indians spread down with the catch ball game. It’s a great for 140 yards and two flung the ball up the momentum swing. out the Chester defense and went into the end thing.” scores. right sideline, where With Du Quoin cling- with five wide receiv- zone untouched. The main benefi- The first touchdown Smith caught it and ing to its 6-0 lead, the ers. Lee again looked “Our wide receivers ciary of his right arm was a 60-yard play that beat his defender down Indians faced a 4th- to his right and found stepped up a lot,” Lee in the passing game happened early in the the field for the touch- and-20 from the Chester Smith nearing the said. “Some of those was speedy wide re- second quarter when down. 35 with four minutes end zone up the right ceiver Jaden Smith, Lee rolled out of the The second touch- left in the opening half. sideline. Smith came Continued on Page 18 Christ Our Savior falls to Dupo Strong Lady Tiger runs too much for the Soldiers By Dan Zobel of courage.” diers in the serve game. the opening set, when For the first time Christ Our Savior, a Octavia Heidleberg they trailed 6-4 and 8-6, since the 2019 season, school of less than 20 paced the Lady Tigers the latter coming after the Christ Our Savior students, had just six with nine kills, while a point by Luebkemann. Lutheran High School players suit up against Aubrea Mitchell added Dupo answered with a volleyball team took Dupo. The Soldiers did eight. As a team, Dupo 7-0 run to gain control the court August 31 at not field a team last picked up 28 aces. and a 15-6 advantage, home against Dupo. school year after the Still, Christ Our leading to a Christ Our The feisty Solders season was moved from Savior did not go away Savior timeout. kept pace with the the fall to the spring without a battle. The The Soldiers regained Lady Tigers briefly in because of COVID-19. Soldiers fought to the possession when Heidle- each set, but ultimate- “It felt really good to bitter end and showed berg sent a serve into ly, Dupo left Evansville be back out here,” Lueb- they were not afraid the net. with a nonconference kemann said. “I know, to get on the floor and Then, with Alaina loss in straight sets, especially Emily Lueb- dive after balls. Smith serving for 25-9, 25-12. kemann and Hailey Harbaugh knocked Christ Our Savior, Dupo “I am very proud of Harbaugh, our seniors, home the team’s first sent a hit out wide, and these girls,” said Christ were really excited. I point of the game to the Soldiers had cut the Our Savior coach Lisa asked each of the girls stop a match-opening deficit to 15-8. Luebkemann. “Some how they felt, and they 4-0 run by Dupo. Dupo, though, finished of them had never said they were happy Ellie Dawkins then the set on a 10-1 run to stepped on this court to play and that they served up an ace, and take the opening set Brenn Wilson of Red Bud High School before in a game situ- had fun.” the Soldiers were back 25-9. ation. To come out in Dupo (2-4) took ad- within two points. The second set was high school, and to vantage of Christ Our Christ Our Savior was similar to the first, as play on the varsity Savior’s inexperience within two points on Wilson wins at team, that takes a lot and dominated the Sol- two other occasions in Continued on Page 18 Okawville invite Trico girls place third Red Bud High School scores. junior girls golfer Finishing ahead Brenn Wilson flew for Trico was Saylor above the rest August Griffths, who tied for 28 during the Okawville seventh at 94. Invitational at Roland Host Okawville was Barkau Municipal Golf second, with Breese Course in Okawville. Central in fourth. Wilson carded an 84, Greenville and Maris- two strokes better than sa-Coulterville also had Ainslie Schrader of Co- golfers compete. lumbia, and the Lady The top Lady Meteor Musketeer took the top was Josie Stephens, spot at the invitational. who was 28th at 116. “She was very cool and calm after every Red Bud Brenn Wilson 84, 1st; shot,” said Red Bud Annabeth Ohlau 92, 6th; coach Brock Quigley. Raeleigh Rosson 117, 29th “Her composure really Trico stood out to me. This Saylor Griffiths 94, 7th; Kayla Knott 100, 11th; was a great boost of Autumn Kennedy 103, 17th; confidence for her, and Julia Reiman 104, 18th our team.” Marissa-Coulterville Wilson's teammate An- Josie Stephens 116, 28th; nabeth Ohlau finished Olivia Parker 134, 31st sixth with a 92, giv- Team Scores ing Red Bud a strong 1. Columbia 370 one-two punch, but the 2. Okawville 394 3. Trico 401 Lady Musketeers did 4. Breese Central 407 not have enough golfers for a team score. Top 10 Individuals Columbia, which had 1. Brenn Wilson, RB, 84 2. Ainslie Schrader, CO, 86 the second, third and 3. Ashley Behrmann, CO, 89 ninth-place golfers, 4. Macie Staley, OK, 91 picked up the team ti- 4. Taylor Hettenhausen, OK, 91 tle at 370. 6. Annabeth Ohlau, RB, 92 Lisa Luebkemann of Christ Our Savior prepares to swat the ball over the net August 31 against 7. Saylor Griffiths, TR, 94 Trico, at 401, finished 7. Nicole Hagen, BC, 94 Dupo, while her teammate Hailey Harbaugh is shown in the background. Dupo players Izzy third out of the four 9. Sabrina Leingang, CO, 95 Click (11) and Cecilia Armstrong (28) are shown ready for the attack. schools that had team 10. Rachel Ronat, GR, 100 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 15 Prep volleyball weekly roundup Prep volleyball Sparta takes down Steeleville in straight sets AUGUST 31 7, Lauren Heape 6, Sophie Jenna Hood 3, Daisy Czapla feated Marissa-Coulter- standings Sparta 28-11-25 Miller 2, Ella West 2, Loveleen 1, Kelsey Bell 1, Jaden Hin- ville in a road confer- Records Through August 31 Dunklin 1, Sophie Hill 1 nerichs 1 Valmeyer 26-25-18 Assists: Sophie Miller 15, ence bout. Conference Overall Olivia Schilling and Jalynn Wood 2 Valmeyer Black Diamond Conference West Division Trico 25-25 Sara Stefani each re- Kills: Markee Voelker 7, Mia Trico 1-0 4-0 Zeigler-Royalton 22-12 McSchooler 5, Brooke Miller corded eight of Spar- Christopher 0-0 3-3 Mascoutah 25-25 Brooke Davis had 5, Kierstin Miller 3, Hannah ta’s 31 kills, and the Gideon 1, Jayna Krekel 1 Vienna 0-0 0-0 Red Bud 23-12 seven assists and four Lady Bulldogs picked Aces: Markee Voelker 4, Goreville 0-0 0-1 aces, as Trico went on up a road nonconfer- Brooke Miller 3, Hannah Sesser-Valier 0-0 0-2 the road to win its con- Gideon 2, Mia McSchooler 1, ence win at Valmeyer. AUGUST 26 Jayna Krekel 1 Zeigler-Royalton 0-1 0-1 Sparta ference opener. Sparta 25-25 Trico Blocks: Kierstin Miller 2, Kills: Olivia Schilling 8, Kills: Josie Wettig 8, Avery Brooke Miller 2, Hannah Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division Sara Stefani 8, Anna McDon- Steeleville 22-21 Pierce 5 Gideon 1, Markee Voelker 1 ald 5, Hannah Schlimme 4, Olivia Schilling blast- Valmeyer 1-0 4-3 Aces: Brooke Davis 4 Digs: Mia McSchooler 8, Kaitlyn Soderlund 4, Ebony Steeleville 1-0 1-3 ed home eight kills, Assists: Madi Rathert 10, Hannah Gideon 8, Markee Monroe-Martin 2 and Sparta earned a Brooke Davis 7 Voelker 5, Dupo 0-0 2-4 Aces: Karli Thornton 4, Kierstin Miller 3, Brooke Lebanon 0-0 0-5 Sadie Hamilton 1, Chloe Le- road win over Steele- Miller 2, Jayna Krekel 2 Marissa-Coulterville 0-1 1-3 dendecker 1, Hayley Drake 1, ville Du Quoin 22-25-25 Assists: Kierstin Miller 8, Sparta Hannah Schlimme 1 Jayna Krekel 8, Brooke Miller New Athens 0-1 0-1 Kills: Olivia Schilling 8, Sara Massac County 25-11-20 Blocks: Hannah Schlimme 2, Markee Voelker 2, Mia Stefani 6, Hannah Schlimme Lauren Heape had a 3, Anna McDonald 3, Kaitlyn McSchooler 1 Cahokia Conference Illinois Division Soderlund 2, Olivia Schilling 1 4, Anna McDonald 2, Ebony whopping 14 kills out Digs: Karli Thornton 13, Monroe-Martin 1 of Du Quoin's 41 as a Sparta 0-0 3-0 Aces: Sadie Hamilton 3, AUGUST 25 Olivia Schilling 5, Hayley team, and the Lady In- Trenton-Wesclin 0-0 4-2 Drake 5, Chloe Ledendecker Hannah Schlimme 2, Olivia Steeleville 25-17-25 Okawville 0-0 3-2 Schilling 1 dians outlasted Massac 4, Hannah Schlimme 4, Sadie New Athens 21-25-14 Chester 0-0 1-1 Hamilton 3, Anna McDonald Blocks: Hannah Schlimme 2, County at home. 2, Kaitlyn Soderlund 2 Anna McDonald 2 Du Quoin Jenna Hood earned Red Bud 0-0 1-3 Assists: Chloe Ledendecker Digs: Karli Thornton 19, Kills: Lauren Heape 14, eight kills and seven Carlyle 0-0 0-2 16, Karli Thornton 15 Sadie Hamilton 7, Hayley Loveleen Dunklin 11, Jalynn assists, and Steeleville Drake 5, Chloe Ledendecker Wood 8, Sophie Hill 4, Addi toppled New Athens for 3, Hannah Schlimme 2, Anna Darnell 3, Sophie Miller 1 SIRR Mississippi Du Quoin 25-25 McDonald 2, Olivia Schilling 1 Aces: Lauren Heape 4, Jalynn a road conference win. Carterville 0-0 8-1 West Frankfort 18-10 Assists: Sadie Hamilton 10, Wood 2, Sophie Miller 2, Lexi Nashville 0-0 6-1 Chloe Ledendecker 8, Karli Cobin 1, Loveleen Dunklin 1 Steeleville Olivia Dill and Sophie Kills: Jenna Hood 8, Gil- Du Quoin 0-0 4-2-1 Hill both had six kills, Thornton 1 Blocks: Sophie Hill 5, Steeleville Jalynn Wood 2, Sophie Miller lian Valleroy 3, Kelsey Bell 3, Pinckneyville 0-0 3-3 and Du Quoin earned Kills: Jenna Hood 7, Daisy 2, Loveleen Dunklin 2, Addi Kadence Bockhorn 2, Daisy Anna-Jonesboro 0-0 0-3 a nonconference road Czapla 2, Gillian Valleroy 2, Darnell 2 Czapla 2 Jaden Hinnerichs 2, Kadence Digs: Grace Alongi 16, Jalynn Aces: Kadence Bockhorn 7, victory. Jaden Hinnerichs 2, Kaylee SIRR Ohio Du Quoin Bockhorn 1 Wood 13, Lauren Heape 13, Darnell 2, Jenna Hood 2, Gil- West Frankfort 1-0 2-5 Kills: Olivia Dill 6, Sophie Aces: Kadence Bockhorn 2, Lexi Cobin 11, Sophie Miller lian Valleroy 1 Hill 6, Lauren Heape 4, Sophie Jaden Hinnerichs 1, Jenna 9, Loveleen Dunklin 2, Kallie Massac County 0-0 4-2 Blocks: Jenna Hood 2, Miller 3, Loveleen Dunklin 3, Hood, Lauren Wedemeyer 1 Oestreicher 1 Murphysboro 0-0 5-2-1 Kadence Bockhorn 1 Jalynn Wood 2 Blocks: Daisy Czapla 3, Assists: Sophie MIller 37, Digs: Jaden Hinnerichs 9, Herrin 0-0 2-4 Aces: Grace Alongi 1, Olivia Kadence Bockhorn 1, Jenna Jalynn Wood 1 Kaylee Darnell 8, Kadence Benton 0-0 2-5 Dill 1, Jalynn Wood 1, Sophie Hood 1 Bockhorn 8, Gillian Valleroy Miller 1 Digs: Gillian Valleroy 9, Harrisburg 0-1 1-5 Valmeyer 25-25 3, Daisy Czapla 2, Jenna Hood Blocks: Sohpie Hill 2, Olivia Lauren Wedemeyer 8, Jaden 2, Lauren Wedemeyer 2, Kel- Dill 1, Jalynn Wood 1, Sophie Hinnerichs 7, Kaylee Darnell Marissa-C’ville 10-13 sey Bell 1 Tentative Upcoming Schedule Miller 1 6, Kadence Bockhorn 6, Jenna Markee Voelker had Assists: Kaylee Darnell 8, September 2 Digs: Grace Alongi 13, Hood 2, Kelsey Bell 1 seven kills and four Assists: Kaylee Darnell 8, Jenna Hood 7, Kelsey Bell 1, Marissa/New Athens Labor Day Tournament Lexi Cobin 7, Jalynn Wood aces, and Valmeyer de- Kadence Bockhorn 1 Christ Our Savior Lutheran vs. First Baptist Sparta vs. Carlyle September 4 Chester at Johnston City Invitational Marissa Labor Day Tournament Du Quoin, Sparta at Du Quoin Invitational September 7 Chester at Carlyle New Athens drops out, Red Bud is second host Du Quoin vs. Murphysboro Marissa-Coulterville at Dupo There were some Pinckneyville vs. Breese Mater Dei hiccups, but the prep Red Bud at Okawville volleyball Labor Day Sparta at Trenton-Wesclin Tournament got off to Steeleville vs. Lebanon a good start Monday. September 8 Marissa-Coulterville Steeleville vs. Trico and New Athens nor- mally cohost the tournament. However, New Athens had to drop out of the tour- Du Quoin invite nament because of The Du Quoin High School volleyball team will COVID-19 issues. In host its eight-team invitational September 4 in New Athens’ stead, two different gymnasiums. Red Bud stepped in to Du Quoin, Sparta, Christopher and Okawville be the second host of will make up Pool A and will play in the auxil- the tournament. iary gym. With New Athens Elverado, Herrin, Murphysboro and Wayne dropping out, the City are Pool B in Anders Gym. Chester junior var- Pool play will begin at 9 a.m., then the teams sity team was also re- will broken into brackets based on their results. moved from the field. This left the tourna- Pool Assignments Pool A: Christopher, Du Quoin, Okawville, Sparta ment with 10 teams. Pool B: Elverado, Herrin, Murphysboro, Wayne City Instead of its normal four different pools, Pool A - Auxiliary Gym the tournament was 9:00 - Christopher vs. Okawville 10:00 - Christopher vs. Sparta condensed to two 11:00 - Du Quoin vs. Sparta pools of five teams. Noon - Christopher vs. Okawville The record of each 1:00 - Du Quoin vs. Christopher team in their pool will 2:00 - Okawville vs. Sparta determine the match- Pool B - Anders Gym Megan Henry of Red Bud wins the battle at the net with Steeleville’s 9:00 - Elverado vs. Murphysboro ups for September 2, Jenna Hood during a tournament-opening match at Red Bud. 10:00 - Herrin vs. Wayne City the final day of the 11:00 - Elverado vs. Wayne City tournament. Matches Noon - Herrin vs. Murphysboro Hinnerichs 1 1:00 - Elverado vs. Herrin will begin at 4 that Aces: Kaylee Darnell 3, Lau- 2:00 - Murphysboro vs. Wayne City day, with all of them ren Wedemeyer 1 being played at Maris- Blocks: Kadence Bockhorn Revised schedule Gold Bracket - Auxiliary Gym sa High School. 1, Jaden Hinnerichs 1, Jenna Pool Assignments Match 7 at 3:00 - Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 2nd Hood 1 Match 8 at 4:00 - Pool B 1st vs. Pool A 2nd Statistics from sev- Digs: Kadence Bockhorn 8, Pool A: Okawville, Trico, Lebanon, Marissa- 1st Place at 5:00 - Winner Match 7 vs. Winner Match 8 eral teams were una- Jaden Hinnerichs 8, Gillian Coulterville, Wesclin 3rd Place at 6:00 - Loser Match 7 vs. Loser Match 8 vailable by press time. Valleroy 3, Lauren Wedemeyer Pool B: Steeleville, Red Bud, Gibault, East St. 3, Jenna Hood 2 Louis, Chester Silver Bracket - Anders Gym Assists: Kaylee Darnell 5 Match 7 at 3:00 - Pool A 3rd vs. Pool B 4th AUGUST 31 Red Bud Match 8 at 4:00 - Pool B 3rd vs. Pool A 4th Wesclin 21-21 Kills: Hannah Sievers 3, Schedule 5th Place at 5:00 - Winner Match 7 vs. Winner Match 8 Marissa-C’ville 11-12 Kayla Netemeyer 2, Madison AUGUST 30 Falkenhain 1, Josie Meyer 1, Katie Schneider 1, Megan At Marissa Marissa-C’ville 22-23 Henry 1, Aubrey Piel 1 Trico defeats Okawville, 24-22, 21-16 Lebanon 20-21 Aces: Megan Henry 7, Kayla Okawville defeats Lebanon, 21-13, 21-15 Netemeyer 2, Graci Porter 1, Trico defeats Lebanon, 21-4, 21-10 Prep golf roundup East St. Louis 21-24 Katie Schneider 1, Aubrey Piel At Red Bud 1, Hannah Sievers 1 BOYS Chester 19-22 Blocks: Kayla Netemeyer 1 Red Bud defeats Steeleville, 21-10, 21-14 AUGUST 31 Steeleville 163 Digs: Graci Porter 4, Hannah Gibault defeats Steeleville, 21-6, 21-11 Steeleville 166 Chester 167 Chester 21-17-15 Sievers 2, Kayla Netemeyer 1, Gibault defeats Red Bud, 21-16, 12-21, 15-13 Sparta 181 Cobden 264 Gibault 14-21-11 Megan Henry 1 Medalist: Jackson Knop Steeleville: Jack Knop Assists: Aubrey Piel 9, Madi- 35, Steeleville 35, Logan Bartens 41, Avery son Dufrenne 1 AUGUST 31 Steeleville: Jackson Knop Hamilton 42, Reid Harriss 45 At Marissa 35, Reid Harriss 43, Avery Chester: Chance Mott 39, AUGUST 30 Wesclin defeats Marissa-Coulterville, 21-11, 21-12 Hamilton 44, Bradyn Wilson Clayton Andrews 40, Lucas Trico 24-21 Wesclin defeats Lebanon, 21-11, 21-11 44 Thompson 43, Gage Hase- Gibault 21-12-15 Sparta: Mason Ethington meyer 45 Okawville 22-16 Red Bud 16-21-13 Marissa-Coulterville defeats Lebanon, 22-20, 23-21 42, Jack Loesing 45, James Brooke Davis dished Red Bud At Red Bud Pillers 45, Patrick Kloos 49 GIRLS out seven assists, Kills: Megan Henry 7, Han- East St. Louis defeats Chester, 21-19, 24-22 AUGUST 31 nah Sievers 5, Chloe Wild 3, Benton 145 Red Bud 205 and Trico topped Madison Falkenhain 3, Kayla Chester defeats Gibault, 21-14, 17-21, 15-11 Massac County 173 Chester 210 Okawville. Netemeyer 1, Aubrey Piel 1 East St. Louis defeats Gibault, 21-23, 22-20, 16-14 Pinckneyville 176 Marissa-Coulterville 275 Trico Aces: Aubrey Piel 2, Katie Carterville 182 Medalist: Melayna Crafton, Kills: Alyssa Bastien 6 Schneider 2 SEPTEMBER 1 Medalist: River Stillley 33, 44, Red Bud Assists: Brooke Davis 7 Blocks: Chloe Wild 4, Han- Benton Red Bud: Melayna Crafton nah Sievers 2 At Marissa Pinckneyville: Landon 44, Brenn Wilson 45, An- Digs: Graci Porter 4, Katie Okawville vs. Marissa-Coulterville Trico 21-21 Travelstead 40, Jacob An- nabeth Ohlau 57, Raeliagh Schneider 2, Aubrey Piel 2, Trico vs. Wesclin Lebanon 4-10 derson 42, Nile Adcock 45, Rosson 59 Josie Meyer 1 Wesclin vs. Okawville Chester: Camryn Luthy Olivia Jokerst blast- Hayden Hepburn 49 Assists: Aubrey Piel 20 Marissa-Coulterville vs. Trico 48, Aubrie Medford 50, Jazzi ed six aces, and the At Red Bud AUGUST 27 Merideth 52, Rylie Conley 60 Pioneers cruised over Marissa-Coulterville: Josie Gibault 21-21 Red Bud vs. Chester Marissa-C’ville 170 Lebanon. Chester 175 Stephens 55, Maegan Pilbean Steeleville 6-11 63, Olivia Kratz 76, Becca Trico Steeleville Chester vs. Steeleville Gibault 175 Root 76 Kills: Josie Wettig 7 Kills: Gillian Valleroy 2, East St. Louis vs. Red Bud New Athens 212 Aces: Olivia Jokerst 6 Jaden Hinnerichs 2, Daisy Steeleville vs. East St. Louis Medalist: Caleb Trieb, 35, AUGUST 26 Assists: Brooke Davis 7 Czapla 1 Marissa-Coulterville Chester 210 Aces: Jenna Hood 1 Sparta NTS Blocks: Jenna Hood 2, Daisy SEPTEMBER 2 AUGUST 26 Medalist: Camryn Luthy 43, Red Bud 21-21 At Marissa Steeleville 10-14 Czapla 1, Jaden Hinnerichs 1 Okawville 170 Chester Digs: Gillian Valleroy 9, 9th place - Pool A 5th vs. Pool B 5th Sparta 175 Chester: Camryn Luthy 43, Megan Henry served Jaden Hinnerichs 7, Lauren 7th place - Pool A 4th vs. Pool B 4th Medalist: Levi Traub 37, Aubrie Medford 50, Rylie Con- up seven aces, and Red Wedemeyer 4, Kadence Bock- 5th place - Pool A 3rd vs. Pool B 3rd Okawville ley 58, Rylie McDonough 59 horn 4, Kaylee Darnell 3, Sparta: Mason Ethington Sparta: Makayla McCready Bud toppled Steeleville 3rd place - Pool A 2nd vs. Pool B 2nd Steeleville Jenna Hood 2 41, Jack Loesing 41, James 53, Kylie McDaniel 63, Abby Kills: Jenna Hood 3, Assists: Jenna Hood 3, Kaylee 1st place - Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 1st Pillers 46, Patrick Kloos 47 Zweigart 71 Kadence Bockhorn 1, Jaden Darnell 1, Kadence Bockhorn 1 PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Prep football standings Standings after Week 1 Black Diamond Conference Conf. Overall PF PA Carmi-White County 1-0 1-0 16 14 Fairfield 1-0 1-0 52 8 Flora 1-0 1-0 25 6 Sesser-Valier 1-0 1-0 1 0 Johnston City 0-0 0-1 6 30 Edwards County 0-0 0-1 0 1 C-Z-R 0-1 0-1 6 25 Eldorado 0-1 0-1 8 52 Hamilton County 0-1 0-1 14 16 Vienna-Goreville 0-1 0-1 0 1

Cahokia Conference Illinois Division Red Bud 0-0 1-0 19 6 Dupo 0-0 1-0 30 22 Chester 0-0 0-1 7 18 Trenton-Wesclin 0-0 0-1 7 50 Sparta 0-0 0-1 6 56 Carlyle 0-0 0-1 0 1

Red Bud wide receiver Evan Dressel streaks toward the end zone for a touchdown on the first Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division Musketeer play of the game. E. Alton-Wood River 0-0 1-0 12 6 Breese Central 0-0 1-0 50 7 Freeburg 0-0 1-0 56 6 Roxana 0-0 0-1 20 49 Salem 0-0 0-1 28 35 Columbia 0-0 0-1 14 42 Musketeer defense SIRR Mississippi Red Bud records eight sacks, beats Perryville 19-6 Anna-Jonesboro 0-0 1-0 41 7 By Dan Zobel Du Quoin 0-0 1-0 18 7 It was a wild week Nashville 0-0 1-0 30 6 for the Red Bud High Pinckneyville 0-0 0-1 0 1 School football team. Carterville 0-0 0-1 6 23 The Musketeers had been preparing for SIRR Ohio its Week 1 nonconfer- Massac County 0-0 1-0 1 0 ence matchup with Murphysboro 0-0 1-0 46 43 Pinckneyville. How- Benton 0-0 1-0 23 6 ever, the Tuesday of Harrisburg 0-0 1-0 34 6 game week, Pinckney- Herrin 0-0 0-1 7 40 ville had to cancel be- West Frankfort 0-0 0-1 7 41 cause of its entire team entering a COVID-19 Friday’s Matchups quarantine. Chester (0-1) at Oakland Tri-County (1-0) By the next day, Red Du Quoin (1-0) at Harrisburg (1-0) Bud found out it would Red Bud (1-0) at Roxana (0-1) be traveling instead to Sparta (0-1) vs. Benton (1-0) Perryville for its first Week 1 Scores game of the season, Black Diamond Conference with just two days to Carmi-White County 16, Hamilton County 14 prepare for the Pi- Flora 25, Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton 6 rates. Fairfield 52, Eldorado 8 The Musketeers Sesser-Valier def. Vienna-Goreville, forfeit were up to the task, Nonconference as they stormed out of Edwards County loses, COVID-19 forfeit the gates against Per- Pinckneyville loses, COVID-19 forfeit ryville August 27 and Carlyle loses, forfeit held on to defeat the Massac County wins, forfeit Pirates by a 19-6 score. Nashville 30, Johnston City 6 "I couldn't have Du Quoin 18, Chester 7 asked for a better out- Red Bud defenders Ian Stafford and Nick Gantner team up to bring Dupo 30, Oblong 22 come," said Red Bud down a Perryville ball carrier. Red Bud 19, Perryville, MO, 6 coach Dave Lucht. Freeburg 56, Sparta 6 Breese Central 50, Trenton-Wesclin 7 "To come away with missing starting line- Red Bud 19 a win against a big- backer Caleb Bass, who Perryville 6 Mascoutah 42, Columbia 14 ger team—and a team suffered a concussion Red Bud 13 06 00 00 - 19 Eureka 49, Roxana 20 Perryville 00 00 00 06 - 06 we've never played earlier in the week. Centralia 35, Salem 28 First Quarter East Alton-Wood River 12, Madison 6 before—we came Devin Hall was a big R: Evan Dressel 73 pass from Easton Lucht (Lane Brockmeyer away feeling pretty factor on defense, as he kick good), 11:40 Anna-Jonesboro 41, West Frankfort 7 good about the way recorded 13 total tack- R: Easton Lucht 1 run (Lane Brockmeyer kick failed), 5:19 Benton 23, Carterville 6 Second Quarter the night went. There les to lead the team. Harrisburg 34, Cerro Gordo-Bement 6 R: Devin Hall 2 run (Lane Bockmeyer kick failed), 5:41 Marion 40, Herrin 7 were a lot of positives." Lucas Schwartzkopf, Fourth Quarter Red Bud made its playing in his first high P: Perryville 11 pass (Run failed), 4:11 Murphysboro 46, Carbondale 43, 3OT presence known just school game, picked Individual Statistics Red Bud 20 seconds into the up three of the team's Rushing: Nick Gantner 16-63, Easton Lucht 7-38-1TD, Devin contest. whopping eight sacks. Hall 5-7-1TD, Chase Lucht 3-7, Mitchell Fleming 1-3, Thomas On the first Musket- "For Schwartzkopf, a Friess 1-(-7) eer play from scrim- freshman, to come in Passing: Easton Lucht 7-11-141-1TD-2INT Receiving: Evan Dressel 1-73-1TD, Logan Cathell 2-34, Sam mage, Easton Lucht and do that was pretty Easter 2-27, Devin Hall 1-7, Nick Gantner 1-0 fired a pass to Evan impressive," Lucht said. Perryville Dressel, who sped to- "He picked up those No Perryville statistics were available. ward the end zone for sacks from the nose a 73-yard touchdown guard position. pass, leaving the Perr- "Hall had a great out a couple of times season to Eureka 49-20 yville faithful stunned night. He's a good ath- on both sides of the at home. in their seats. lete with a big body, ball, and Gantner and "Roxana has some big Full Service Excavation "(Dressel) is pretty which makes him Hall had to come out bodies and fast run- fast," Lucht said. "Eas- tough to handle. He at times. We lost some ning backs," Lucht said. ton hit him on a fly was finding his way key players offensive- "It will be a challenge route, and he just ran to the ball. Some of his ly at different times for us because we're not ROCK, DIRT under (the ball) and tackles were pretty im- throughout the second as big up front as we kept going. That play pressive at the line of half, and that didn't have been, but it's just changes the game and scrimmage." allow us to put more a matter of us staying AND SAND HAULING tilts the momentum in Lucht believes the of- points on the board. home and low and do- Competitive Pricing & Prompt Delivery our favor right away. fense will continue to "There was a big ing our job." "That kills the crowd get better. Red Bud is benefit out of all that, for them. If we don't working with a young though. We were able catch that ball, it still offensive line that in- to find something out stretches the field a bit cludes three sopho- about our depth." because they have to mores and two juniors. Fourteen Musket- be ready to defend it. Nick Gantner ran for eers picked up at least It was a huge bonus to 63 yards on 16 attempts one tackle on defense. execute the play." to lead Red Bud, while Thomas Friess picked The catch was the Easton Lucht added 38 up 10 tackles, Nolan only reception for yards on nine carries. Krack seven and Mitch Dressel in the game, Lucht scored from one Fleming, Schwartzkopf but it was a big one. yard out with just over and Sam Easter five Lucht finished his five minutes remaining apiece. evening 7-of-11 passing in the opening quarter Krack earned two of for 141 yards. He did, to expand Red Bud's the team's sacks, with however, toss a pair of lead to 13-0. Hall, Zander Ireland interceptions. Hall, who finished and Kyle Loughner get- Defense was an even with just seven yards ting one apiece. bigger story on the on five carries, rum- Lucht and Loughner Red Bud side of the bled in from two yards each recovered a Per- field. midway through the ryville fumble, while The Musketeers did second quarter to push Lucht also snagged an not allow a single point Red Bud's lead to 19-0. interception. until just over four "In the first half, we Red Bud will look to minutes remaining in were doing what we keep its good vibes go- the game. The defen- were hoping to do," ing September 3, when sive unit accomplished Lucht said. "In the sec- it stays on the road for that despite numerous ond half, we fell to the a Week 2 game against players having to sit cramping bug. Roxana. Roxana lost out due to cramps and "Easton had to come its first game of the Bollman No-Tap Bowling Tournament The Roy Bollman No- Legion Bowl. The tournament was Tap Bowling Tourna- The tournament ben- first held in 1979. Over ment in Steeleville efits the Steeleville Le- 200 bowlers regularly is September 10-12 at gion baseball program. attend. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 17

Junior high scores Steeleville boys golf second at Okawville Coaches and athletic directors of junior high teams in the area can report scores by emailing Avery Hamilton earns third overall for Warriors them to [email protected] or sending them to the County Journal Facebook and Twitter The Steeleville High accounts. School boys golf team BASEBALL put three golfers in- August 24 side the top 10, with its St. John Trinity Nashville 9, St. John/St. Mary fourth just on the out- Chester side looking in, August 28 at the Okawville In- SOFTBALL vitational at Roland August 31 Barkau Memorial Golf Coulterville 7, St. John Chester 1 Course in Okawville. August 30 That effort helped Marissa 19, Evansville 0 the Warriors bring August 28 home second place, Pinckneyville Junior High 5, Coulterville 3 finishing only behind Pinckneyville 204 9, Coulterville 7 Nashville, a team that August 27 won by just seven Marissa 11, Dupo 0 strokes. August 26 Host Okawville Pinckneyville Junior High 5, Sparta Lincoln 0 picked up third place, August 25 with Marissa-Coulter- Steeleville/St. Mark's Lutheran 12, Chester 2 ville trailing in fourth August 24 and Trico fifth. Pinck- Steeleville/St. Mark's Lutheran 14, Red Bud neyville managed Lutheran 2 seventh and Red Bud eighth. Boys Cross Country There were 51 golf- Mascoutah Invitational ers who completed the 1. Liberty 35 course. 2. Lincoln 66 The top golfer was 3. Mascoutah 86 Aaron Brink of Nash- 4. Smithton 115 ville. Brink carded a 5. Freeburg 124 68, which was two be- Steeleville's golfers who finished in the top 10 were Jack Knop, Avery 6. Trimpe 151 low par. Hamilton and Logan Bartens. 7. Steeleville 193 Steeleville's top golf- 8. Central 228 er was Avery Ham- Harriss 83, 11th 1. Nashville 309 9. Wolf Branch 296 ilton, who collected Trico had one golfer in the top 10, as Logan Marissa-Coulterville: Caleb 2. Steeleville 316 10. Roxana 303 third place at 75. Trieb 78, 4th; Austin Hill 81, 3. Okawville 344 11. Aviston 315 Warrior teammates Cleland tied for eighth 10th; Carter Trieb 90, 20th; 4. Marissa-Coulterville 348 12. St. James Mill 323 Jackson Knop and Lo- with an 80. Landen Perry 99, 34th 5. Trico 356 Trico: Logan Cleland 80, 6. Wesclin 361 13. Breese 336 gan Bartens tied for Pinckneyville was paced by Nile Adcock, 8th; Brock Naile 86, 15th; Mi- 7. Pinckneyville 370 sixth at 79. The team's chael Brees 93, 25th; Garrett 8. Red Bud 412 Girls Cross Country fourth golfer was Reid who carded an 86, Franklin 97, 30th 9. Greenville 422 Mascoutah Invitational Harriss, who managed good enough to tie for Pinckneyville: Nile Adcock Top 10 Individuals 86, 15th; Landon Travelstead 1. Aaron Brink, NV, 68 1. Liberty 48 11th with an 83. 15th. Red Bud's top player was Ryker Pa- 91, 23rd; Hayden Hepburn 96, 2. Parker Renken, NV, 74 2. Mascoutah 77 Marissa-Coulterville 27th; Jacob Anderson 97, 30th 3. Avery Hamilton, STV, 75 3. Lincoln 84 added two top 10 per- penberg, who earned Red Bud: Ryker Papenberg 4. Levi Traub, OK, 78 4. Steeleville 108 formances to the field, a tie for 20th with a 90, 20th; Camden Langrehr 4. Caleb Trieb, MC, 78 as Caleb Trieb tied for score of 90. 100, 36th; Blake Headon 109, 6. Jackson Knop, STV, 79 5. Trimpe 140 44th; Will Simpson 113, 46th; 6. Logan Bartens, STV, 79 6. Smithton 142 fourth at 78. Austin Cash Langrehr 113, 46th 8. Logan Cleland, TRI, 80 Steeleville: Avery Hamilton Hill was 10th with an 8. Lucas Knepp, NV, 80 7. Freeburg 179 75, 3rd; Jackson Knop 79, 6th; Team Scores 10. Austin Hill, MC, 81 8. Aviston 239 81. Logan Bartens 79, 6th; Reid 9. Roxana 246 10. Breese 248 11. Wolf Branch 288 12. Central 355 Freeburg football wallops Sparta, 56-6 13. West 357 Bulldogs score on 40-yard touchdown pass By Dan Zobel SIRR preview tourney 67 yards. He threw one Freeburg 56 The return to the foot- touchdown. Sparta 6 The Pinckneyville High School volleyball ball field at the varsity "It's definitely not the Sparta 00 00 06 00 - 06 team made it into the Gold Division of the SIRR level was not a welcome percentage we want Freeburg 42 14 00 00 - 56 Individual Statistics Preview Tournament August 28 at Carterville, reunion for a young him at, but we don't but the Lady Panthers were tripped up by Cart- Sparta Sparta High School have a team where we'll Rushing: Arkez Richardson 2-12, Ethan Montroy 2-5, Daun- erville and Nashville and settled for third place. squad. chuck (the ball) all of tay Merideth 5-4, Riley Biermann 1-4, Damarion Williams 2-1, Pinckneyville finished the tournament 3-2, The Bulldogs made the time. After that first Jarrelle Nesbitt 9-(-47) Passing: Jarrelle Nesbitt 3-10-67-1TD-2INT topping Harrisburg, Du Quoin and Murphysboro the trip to Freeburg Au- quarter, we kind of all in pool play. Receiving: Torre Lofton 1-40-1TD, Landon Walter 1-17, Zach gust 27, and the Midg- settled down and start- Bodeker 1-10 Nashville claimed the tournament title by win- ets were less than ac- ed playing better." Freeburg ning each of the four matches it played, includ- commodating. Sparta's lone score Rushing: Ethan Williams 3-128-2TD, Tucker Murphy 5-48-1TD, ing Carterville and Pinckneyville in the Gold Freeburg racked up 42 came in the third quar- Eli Hoerner 2-43-1TD, Collin Minton 5-37-2TD, Landon Townley 2-17, Caleb Loftus 3-12, Landon Funderburg 1-10-1TD Division. points in the opening ter when Nesbitt hooked Du Quoin was 2-2-1 in the tournament. In pool Passing: Landon Funderburg 2-2-51-1TD quarter alone and went up with speedster Torre Receiving: Eli Hoerner 1-28, Brett Holcomb 1-23-1TD play, the Lady Indians whomped Harrisburg but on to take down Sparta Lofton for a 40-yard tied with Murphysboro and lost to Pinckney- by a 56-6 score. touchdown pass. Lofton ville. They then beat Herrin in the Silver Divi- "For the most part, knew before the play have to keep building." ments," Gerlach said. sion before losing to Massac County. we kept with it," said was drawn up he had Freeburg ran for near- "If we correct those Addie Waggoner and Jillian Shaneyfelt were Sparta coach Kyle Ger- the quickness to avoid ly 300 yards as a team, missed assignments, named to the all-tournament team from Pinck- lach. "Even though we his defender. as the Midgets finished we'd have somebody neyville, with Grace Alongi making it from Du got down big in the first "We were going with 295 rushing yards right there in the spot Quoin. quarter, nobody was through a play call, on just 21 carries. where they should be. The rest of the team was Megan McNitt of blaming each other or and one of our kids Leading that offensive "Watching the film, Murphysboro, Bella Mavigliano and Amanda anything. The attitudes came over and said he output was Ethan Wil- we were literally one Howerton of Carterville, Hazel Konkel and remained positive, and could beat his man," liams, who touched the or two blocks or one or Emily Schnitker of Nashville, Hailey Edwards of the kids continued to Gerlach said. "I said, ball just three times on two assignments from Massac County and Regan Deaton of Herrin. work hard, follow what 'Ok, let's try it.' He ran the ground but totalled having consistently we were calling and be a nice post pattern, and 128 yards and a pair of good plays." Tournament Results Pool A coachable. That was a it was a good pass. The touchdowns. Bulldog fans will get Pinckneyville def. Harrisburg, 25-5, 25-7 good thing that stood results of the play were Five different Free- their first taste of the Murphysboro tie Du Quoin, 25-22, 22-25 out to us." positive." burg ball carriers Sparta football team Pinckneyville def. Du Quoin, 25-20, 25-15 Freeburg's defense Despite the final score, found the end zone Friday, September 3, Murphysboro def. Harrisburg, 25-10, 25-15 Du Quoin def. Harrisburg, 25-14, 25-8 was stout against the Gerlach noted some against Sparta, includ- when they play host Pinckneyville def. Murphysboro, 25-9, 25-22 plucky Bulldogs. The other things that the ing Collin Minton scor- to Benton in a Week 2 Pool B Midgets recorded two Bulldogs can take away ing twice. nonconference game. Herrin def. Anna-Jonesboro, 25-6, 25-10 sacks, snatched two and build on from this Midget quarterback The Rangers are Carterville def. West Frankfort, 25-8, 25-14 Herrin def. West Frankfort, 25-16, 25-15 interceptions and recov- contest. Landon Funderburg fresh off of a 23-6 win Carterville def. Anna-Jonesboro, 25-11, 25-12 ered a pair of fumbles. "That 40-yard touch- completed the only two over Carterville. In West Frankfort def. Anna-Jonesboro, 25-10, 25-12 The interceptions down pass built a little passes he attempted that game, Benton Carterville def. Herrin, 25-18, 25-16 were on Sparta quar- confidence for us," Ger- for 51 yards, including quarterback Keegan Pool C Massac County def. Benton, 25-7, 25-21, 25-22 terback Jarrelle Nes- lach said. "We had some a 23-yard touchdown Glover completed 64 Nashville def. Benton, 25-9, 25-11, 25-18 bitt's first two passes younger guys step in strike to Brett Holcomb. percent of his passes Nashville def. Massac County, 25-14, 25-23, 25-13 of the game. Nesbitt and get some reps and "We turned the ball for 132 yards. He also settled down after that make some plays late in over too much, and ran for 63 yards and Gold Division Carterville def. Pinckneyville, 25-22, 25-18 and finished his even- the first half. That was defensively, we had a one of the team's three Nashville def. Carterville, 25-13, 26-24 ing 3-of-10 passing for also good to see. We just couple of missed assign- rushing touchdowns. Nashville def. Pinckneyville, 21-25, 25-23, 15-7 Silver Division Du Quoin def. Herrin, 25-7, 25-19 Massac County def. Herrin, 19-25, 25-16, 16-14 Massac County def. Du Quoin, 25-22, 18-25, 15-6 IHSA approves state series for esports Bronze Division Murphysboro def. West Frankfort, 25-15, 25-11 Benton def. West Frankfort, 25-14, 25-17 State tourney will include NBA2K, Rocket League Benton def. Murphysboro, 25-23, 26-28, 15-8 There will be a state and effort put forth by our high school stu- kind in the midwest. series for esports, and our staff and the com- dents,” Anderson stat- The state finals will be state swimming has a mittee members who ed. “Research shows cohosted there in the new location. helped get us to this that there are educa- 2021-22, 2022-23 and The Illinois High point.” tional, mental and so- 2023-24 school years School Association Sectionals for esports cial benefits to having by Hinsdale Central board of directors ap- has been set for April students compete for and Hinsdale South proved during its Au- 23 with state April 30. their high school in high schools. gust 23 meeting to hold Esports becomes the any activity or sport, The natatorium is a its first esports state 10th activity offered by so we look forward to state-of-the-art indoor series April 22. the IHSA, along with Illinois high school stu- facility that features The inaugural state the likes of bass fishing, dents who are passion- spectator seating for tournament will fea- chess, debate, drama/ ate about esports be- 1,400, a deck capacity ture NBA2K, Rocket group interpretation, ing able to enjoy those of 800, warm-up and League and Super speech, journalism, benefits.” cool-down pools, and a Smash Brothers. music and scholastic In other news from video scoreboard with “It is exciting any time bowl. the meeting, the loca- an integrated timing that we can expand “Not unlike when the tion of the swimming system. Pictured are all-tournament team members the IHSA mission by IHSA added bass fish- and diving state finals “We have followed the Bella Mavigliano and Amanda Howerton offering another oppor- ing, some may question has moved. progress of the FMC of Carterville, Addie Waggoner and Jillian tunity for students to how esports fits into the Featuring an Olympic- Natatorium ever since Shaneyfelt of Pinckneyville and Hazel Konkel represent their schools IHSA’s offerings, but we size competition pool, MaryAnn and Mark and Emily Schnitker of Nashville. Not pictured in competition,” stated never wavered in our FMC Natatorium in Kaufman announced are Grace Alongi of Du Quoin, Megan McNitt of IHSA Executive Direc- belief that we want to Westmont opened in their vision for this Murphysboro, Hailey Edwards of Massac County tor Craig Anderson. align the association 2020 and is one of the and Regan Deaton of Herrin. Photo provided “We appreciate the time with the interests of premier facilities of its Continued on Page 18 PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Red Bud’s Nick Fehr fifth at Mascoutah XC invite Steeleville boys finish seventh as a team, Red Bud comes in 12th The Steeleville, Red place Josh LaChance itz, 19:24.5, 44th 14. Marissa-Coulterville 361 those three teams was Daenzer, 27:38.1, 82nd Bud and Marissa-Coul- (17:10.6) of Freeburg, Red Bud: Nick Fehr, 17:11.1, 15. Breese Central 363 Anna Wolters of Red Team Scores 5th; Isaac Miller, 20:30.1, 58th; 16. O'Fallon First Baptist 413 1. Waterloo 43 terville cross country yet over a minute be- Luke Miller, 21:02.9, 68th; 17. Hamilton County 424 Bud, who was 44th in 2. Mascoutah 75 teams competed Au- hind race winner Joe Joseph Hanger, 21:49.9, 85th; 18. East St. Louis 464 a time of 24:58.2. There 3. Father McGivney 103 gust 28 at the Mascou- Schwartz of Waterloo's Kadin Summers, 23:15.7, 106th Top 10 Individuals were 105 runners. 4. Mater Dei 112 tah Invitational. winning time of 16:08.3. Marissa-Coulterville: Tanner 1. Joe Schwartz, WL, 16:08.3 Eris Nelson of 5. Belleville Althoff 173 Middendorf, 20:22, 56th; Josh 2. Lance Miller, MAS, 16:42.4 6. Freeburg 178 Boys Steeleville cracked Leemon, 20:38.7, 61st; Brock 3. Jack Hiller, BA, 16:47.6 Belleville Althoff took 7. Breese Central 190 Nick Fehr of Red Bud the top 10 by placing Portz, 21:10.4, 70th; Ethan 4. Josh LaChance, FRE, 17:10.6 the top spot in a time 8. Nashville 201 continued his strong seventh. The team's Prest, 22:03.3, 87th; Seth Neal, 5. Nick Fehr, RB, 17:11.1 of 19:04.3. 9. Okawville 218 start to the season with score of 160 was 72 22:55.4, 98th 6. John Venhaus, MD, 17:18.4 Waterloo was the team 10. Columbia 227 7. Connor Riley, BA, 17:32.1 11. Roxana 260 a fifth-place overall behind meet champion Team Scores winner with a score of 1. Belleville Althoff 88 8. Thomas Crossley, CO, 17:37.4 12. Wesclin 317 finish, and Steeleville Belleville Althoff. 2. Freeburg 106 9. Morgan Stratton, WL, 17:39.5 43, 32 better than sec- 13. O'Fallon First Baptist 359 had one runner, Chris- Red Bud was 12th 3. Mascoutah 111 10. Colin Van Pelt, FRE, 17:40.5 ond-place Mascoutah. Top 10 Individuals tian Rees, finish in the with a score of 312 and 4. Alton 114 1. Eris Nelson, BA, 19:04.3 Red Bud: Anna Wolters, 2. Elena Rybak, FM, 19:09.8 top 20 of a race that Marissa-Coulterville 5. Mater Dei 147 Girls 6. Waterloo 148 24:58.2, 44th; Simone Liefer, 3. Angelynn Kanyuck, WL, 19:40.2 included over 120 ath- 14th at 361. 7. Steeleville 160 Steeleville, Red Bud 27:41.1, 84th; Kamry Koester, 4. Kaitlyn Hatley, FM, 19:47.4 letes. 8. Nashville 217 and Marissa-Coul- 28:42.1, 90th 5. Danielle Mudd, WL, 19:55.9 Fehr completed the Steeleville: Christian Rees, 9. Father McGivney 252 terville did not have Steeleville: Aubrey Bock- 6. Maddie Karcher, HC, 20:38.2 horn, 26:16.1, 60th; Ella Bauer, 7. Jayda Williams, MAS, 20:42.6 course with a time of 18:10.7, 18th; Clayton Don- 10. Wesclin 261 enough runners for agher, 18:41.2, 27th; Cayton 11. Columbia 288 27:26.3, 79th; Grace Cronin, 8. Cameron Crump, WL, 20:45.8 17:11.1. He was less than Cratch, 18:57.5, 32nd; Camden 12. Red Bud 312 team scores. 28:09.2, 87th 9. Addison heard, MAS, 20:47.2 a second behind fourth- Pierce, 19:17.9, 39th; Evan Re- 13. Okawville 350 The top runner out of Marissa-Coulterville: Paige 10. Madison Missey, CO, 21:02.8

Knock-down-drag-out fight...From Page 14______balls I threw were terrible, and they just made some spectacular grabs. Our running backs also did great. They just kept hitting it up the middle. I think we looked amazing today. I love football.” Seven different In- dians carried the ball at least one time in the game. Leading the charge was Nick Brown, who finished with 91 yards on the ground on 15 carries, including a touchdown. Fifty-nine of his yards came in the second half, as well as his touchdown. “We had a lot of guys touch the ball tonight,” said Du Quoin coach Derek Beard. “On a night like this when it’s hot, you have to have a lot of guys in- volved, or you’re going to cramp up. We had some cramps tonight, Christine Liefer keeps her eyes on the ball as but we had guys step she serves for Christ Our Savior. up, do good things and make plays. This is a Du Quoin quarterback David Lee slings a pass around Chester linebacker lot of these guys first Jordan Merideth. Christ Our...From Page 14____ varsity football game. Christ Our Savior hung to make it 18-11. That is To come out 1-0, I’m Ethan Stumpe. Freddie Du Quoin 18 around before Dupo as close as the Soldiers happy with that.” Alvarez then ran for Chester 7 strung runs together to would get, however, While Chester was seven yards, followed Du Quoin 00 12 06 00 - 18 Chester 00 00 00 07 - 07 pull away. as Dupo finished the unable to find much by a 16 yard carry by Second Quarter The best run for Christ match on a 7-1 run. consistency, the Yel- Merideth and a 14 yard D: Jaden Smith 60 pass from David Lee (Pass failed), 8:48 Our Savior came after Kloe Hamilton finished low Jackets were not scamper by Alvarez. D: Jaden Smith 35 pass from David Lee (Pass failed), 3:55 Dupo built a 6-2 lead. things off with three without their scoring Merideth collected Third Quarter D: Nick Brown 15 run (Pass failed), 6:07 The Soldiers then consecutive aces. opportunities. over 100 total yards of Fourth Quarter scored the next three Christ Our Savior Of Chester’s 10 drives offense in the game. C: Jordan Merideth 3 run (Jared Landeros kick good), 11:08 points, including a next takes the floor in the game, seven of He ran for 56 yards on Individual Statistics point from Dawkins Thursday, September them included Yellow eight carries, including Du Quoin Rushing: Nick Brown 15-91-1TD, David Lee 10-40, Jakob Eaton and an ace by Har- 2 at home against Jacket plays in Du a fourth-quarter touch- 8-34, Gabe Adams 5-17, Jonathan Hamilton 2-7, Elijah Jones 1-6, baugh, to make the O’Fallon First Baptist. Quoin territory. Unfor- down, and he caught Traijon Smith 4-4 score 6-5. “These girls want to tunately for the Yellow five passes for 60 yards. Passing: David Lee 12-25-216-2TD Adrienne Latimer learn,” Luebkemann Jackets, they turned Alvarez added a solid Receiving: Jaden Smith 5-140-2TD, Caden Hutchens 4-58, Gage Green 2-23, Traijon Smith 1-(-5) snapped the Soldier said. “My goal every the ball over on downs effort on the ground, Chester run with a point for year, no matter how on three possessions where he totalled 56 Rushing: Jordan Merideth 8-56-1TD, Freddie Alvarez 7-56, Dupo. The Lady Tigers good or inexperienced in Du Quoin territory, yards on seven rushes. Aiden Jany 5-15, Dylan Kelkhoff 7-13, Ethan Stumpe 3-(-12) used a 5-0 spurt later my team is, is for them and they missed a field Alvarez’s 14-yard run Passing: Ethan Stumpe 7-18-95-0TD-3INT in the set to build a 17-8 to have fun. We win, goal. gave Chester the ball at Receiving: Jordan Merideth 5-60, Isaac Jany 1-33, Aidan Kennon 1-2 advantage. great. If we lose, as “I think we played the Du Quoin 9. Christ Our Savior long as we’ve had fun well,” said Chester Stumpe then threw scored three of the next and learn something coach Billy Belton. “It’s three consecutive in- momentum switch was ran 11 plays on the drive four points, highlighted from it, that’s what kind of been a thing complete passes to shortlived, however, and covered 67 yards. by a Luebkemann ace, matters to me.” in practice where we bring up fourth down. as Du Quoin’s Hunter A key play of the drive haven’t been consist- Chester elected to try Douglas intercepted was a 20-yard pass to ent enough. We haven’t to kick a field goal, Stumpe on the very Caden Hutchens on a IHSA approves...From Page 17 stacked good plays on and Jared Landeros’ next play. 3rd-and-7 play near top of good plays. I attempt went wide left. “We feel we have a lot midfield. Hutchens facility,” Anderson have been conducted was telling them that “I need to do a bet- of speed in our second- finished his evening stated. “We recognized at New Trier or Evan- we need to put 10 good ter job calling plays, ary,” Beard said. “We with four catches for that the amenities of ston every year since. plays together. We can’t as well,” Belton said. have some experience 58 yards. this natatorium would In regards to schools just be happy with one “Hopefully Jared makes in Hunter Douglas at Chester’s lone scor- make it ideal to hold who are choosing good play and hope we that and it gives him a corner. I’m proud of ing drive started late what is regarded as to not adhere to the throw a bomb to some- bunch of confidence. our kids for the way in the third quarter one of the top high state’s face mask man- body for the next good He did make an extra they fought tonight. and ended less than a school swimming date, the board ap- play.” point after that. He is a We played together and minute into the fourth meets in the country.” proved to institute two Chester’s best scor- weapon for us. I prob- just got stops whenever when Merideth tallied New Trier first host- measures. ing chance in the first ably should have called we needed them.” a three-yard rushing ed the boys swimming One of those meas- half came on its second some run plays during Five plays later, Lee score. Merideth had and diving state finals ures is that IHSA possession of the game. that series. That’s my and Smith hooked up three runs during the in 1937 and has hosted schools will not be The drive started on fault on that drive, but for their 60-yard touch- drive for 26 yards. the event more than allowed to participate Chester’s own 23-yard like I said, we just have down splash for the Chester attempted any other venue in in the state series for line. to be more consistent.” first points of the game. an onside kick, but Du state history. It host- a sport if they remain The Yellow Jackets Du Quoin’s only turn- Du Quoin opened the Quoin recovered it suc- ed from 1943 to 1957 on Illinois State Board quickly moved the ball over in the game came second half with an cessfully. The Indians before rotating those of Education proba- up the field. Jordan on the ensuing posses- impressive drive that then essentially put the responsibilities with tion for noncompli- Merideth hauled in a sion. Chester lineback- lasted nearly six min- game away when Brown Evanston Township be- ance with the mask 31-yard reception on er Koby Jany recovered utes and ended with a ripped off a 46-yard ginning in 1958. Aside mandate on the date a circus catch on a an Indian fumble on a Brown 15-yard touch- rumbling run to the from 1982 and 1986 at of seeding, or the list pass from quarterback botched handoff. The down run. The Indians Chester nine-yard-line. Hinsdale South and of participant entry “We knew it was go- 1980 at Downers Grove deadline, in that sport. ing to be a physical South, every boys state The Class 1A and 2A football game,” Beard meet has been held at baseball state finals said. “Chester is a well- New Trier or Evanston will continue to be coached team. The since 1943. hosted at Dozer Park game was everything The girls state fi- in Peoria through the we expected it to be. It nals debuted at New 2025 state tournament. was just a good week Trier in 1975. Aside The boys soccer state one win.” from 1976 at Down- finals will continue to Du Quoin will play at ers Grove South and be held at the Eastside Harrisburg Friday, Sep- 1979 at Downers Grove Centre in East Peoria tember 3. North, the girls finals through 2023. Next up for Chester is a lengthy road matchup at Oakland Tri-County. “It’s week one, so our season is not over,” Bel- ton said. “We didn’t play well, but we did some good things. We just have to put it all together. I knew we had to bring the fight to Du Quoin. We stayed in the fight the entire game. Chester running back Freddie Alvarez attempts to turn the corner We have to build from around Du Quoin defensive back Traijon Smith. this.” COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 19 coming events

SONJA BOLLMANN real estate & personal property

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 • 9:30AM 208 BROADWAY • STEELEVILLE REAL ESTATE (To Be Offered At Noon): This is a lovely, well- kept 3-bedroom home with eat-in kitchen (Whirlpool refrigerator, Tappan gas stove), living/dining area, full bath, partial basement with shower, GE washer and Whirlpool electric dryer. The home has a front porch and a composite 2-level deck on back. The upstairs is unfinished. Also on property is a 2-car garage 24’x26’ and a 12’x16’ storage shed. The roof is at 7 yrs. old, water heater 6 yrs. old, furnace 9 yrs. old and AC 8 yrs. old. Terms: 10% down day of auction, remainder due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated to date of closing. Announcements day of auction take precedence over prior promoted material. Attorney for Seller: Ron Arbeiter, 618-826-2369 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: 4-Poster Bed And Vanity, Parlor Table, Walnut Dresser, Oak Rocker, Wood Trunk, Sm. Chest, Smoke Stand, 5 Beam Scales And Some Weights, Simmon Push Cultivator, Corn Hand Planter, 3 Pitcher Pumps, Cast Iron Skillets, Milk Can, Wood Rakes, Red And White Graniteware, 4-Gal IL Whitehall Crock, Crock Jug, Crock Butter Churn, Glass Butter Churn, Acorn Butter Mold, Metal Pot Scrubbers, Beater With Jar, Apple Peeler, Washboard, Small Egg Crate, Coffee Grinder, Pink Depression Glass, Fire King, Pfaltzgraff Heritage, Corning Ware, Pitcher And Bowl Sets, Chester City Dairy Quart Bottle, Willow Tree Figurines Incl. Nativity Set, Miniature Doll Tea Sets, Wooden Ironing Board, Child’s Wooden Ironing Board, 5 Noah’s Ark Sets, Buena Vista National Bank Bank, Johnson Seahorse 3 hp Boat Motor, Gale Buccaneer Boat Motor, Shakespeare Recurve Bow And Arrows, Painted Disk Blade, John Deere Ho Train Sets 1, 2 & 3, Lionel Train Set, Manual Underwood Typewriter, Manual Smith Corona Typewriter, Quilts, Fancy Work, Quilt Rack, Paint By Number Lord’s Supper, Case Steak Knives, Case Knife In Sheath, Ac. Positive Crank Case Tester Tin, Bell & Howell Movie Camera, Wooden 2-Gal. Ice Cream Freezer, Coal Bucket, Powder Horns, Illinois Blue Books (1937-1968), Wooden Baseball Bats, Runner Sled, Red Wagons. HOUSEHOLD: Lowery Organ, 3-Pc. Bedroom Set, Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Kitchen Table/4 Chairs, Dining Room Table/2 Leaves/6 Chairs, Rocker/Recliner, Pr. Green Recliners, Sewing Machine In Cabinet, Desk And Chair, Rocker, Lane Cedar Chest, Glider Rocker, Blanket Chest, New Style Dry Sink, Coffee Table/2 End Table Set, Lamps, Gun Cabinet, Samsung Flat Screen TV, Sm. Flat Screen TV, Benches, Shelves, Basket Stand, Sm. Granite Roaster, Large Aluminum Pot, Cookbooks, Corelle Dishes, Beer Steins, Electric Kitchen Appliances, Electric Meat Slicer, Bakeware, Electric Roaster, Pots And Pans, Decorative Sled And Wagon, Braided Rugs, Patio Table/4 Chairs, Patio Furniture, Red Swing, 2 Chairs, End Table, Picnic Basket, Wind Chimes, Patio Hose Caddy, Charcoal Grill, Treadmill, Exercise Bike, Guitar, Christmas Decorations. TOOLS & MISC.: Stihl 024 Chainsaw, Stihl 015AV Chainsaw, 2 Stihl Chainsaws, Homelite Super 2 Chainsaw, Homelite XL 2 Chainsaw, Homelite Chainsaw, Battery B&D Weed Eater, B&D Leaf Blower, Push Lawn Sweep-26”, Tool Cabinet, Porter Cable Power Saw, Porter Cable Mod 693 Router (Never Used), Hand Tools, Long Handled Tools, Floor Jack, C Clamps, Small Vise, Oil Cans, Miter Box And Saw, 2 Dollies, Hardware, Wedges, Small Engine Wrenches, Small Engine Repair Manuals, Small Engine Tools, Battery Charger, Large Tackle Box (Full), Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Fishing Poles, Coleman Stove, Camping Supplies, 4’ & 5’ Stepladders, 6’ Werner Stepladder, Pecan Picker-Upper, Goex Black Rifle Powder, MEC Reloader, Powder Scale, Dyes, 44 Cal. Lead Ball, Gun Cases, 3 Push Mowers (Do Not Run) And More. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Nice home and clean household and collectibles. Will run 2 rings. Hope to see you there, Col. Dale Henry Lunch Stand. Terms: Cash Or Good Personal Check w/Proper ID. OWNERS: Sonja Bollmann, Steeleville, IL

Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 Website: Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 Auctioneers: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 PAGE 20 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 OBITUARIES BETTY MAXINE GLENWOOD O. TINA MARIE JENKEL WILBURN DEGENHARDT Tina Marie Jenkel, Betty Maxine Wil- Glenwood O. Degen- 78, of Pinckneyville, burn, 94, of Marissa, hardt, 89, of Percy, died at her home sur- formerly of Swan- died at 8:45 p.m. Sat- rounded by her fam- sea, went to be with urday, August 28, ily Friday, August 27, 2021 at 4:37 p.m. her Lord and Sav- 2021 at Three Springs She will be greatly iour at her new home Lodge Nursing Home missed. with daughter Janet in Chester. She was born May (Glenn) Galle Wednes- He was born Septem- day August 25, 2021. 25, 1943 in Chicago to ber 27, 1931 in Elkville She was born Fredrick and Chris- to Joseph and Stella March 1, 1927 to tina Epplin Buettner. Craig Degenhardt. Thomas and Pauline On November 23, 1963, she married Jack D. Tyler Hawkins of He married Allene Jenkel in Pinckneyville. He survives. West Frankfort. Knop October 3, 1953 Tina had worked for Pinckneyville Garment Betty married Harley Leon Wilburn August in Steeleville. She pre- Factory and retired from Roe Abstract & Title 19, 1944. He preceded her in death April 28, 1994. ceded him in death in 2013. She was a member of St. Bruno Catholic She was a homemaker, a member of Sterling February 14, 2011. Church in Pinckneyville and a former member Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, the Red Glenwood was a retired operator from Cap- of Catholic Daughters. She loved going to her Hat Society of Swansea and Home Extension tain Mine. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lu- grandchildren’s ball games, traveling, quilting in Caseyville. theran Church in Steeleville, American Legion and spending time with her family, especially Betty is survived by daughter Janet Kay Post 1145 in Percy, UMWA Local 1392 and a for- grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Glenn) Galle of Marissa, their fur baby Max mer Boy Scout leader of Troop 348. She is also survived by children Michael III; son-in-law William (friend Karen) Finley; He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, hav- (Barbara) Jenkel of Pinckneyville, RaiDean daughter Stephanie (Brian) Matt, their son ing served during the Korean Conflict. (Bruce) Landreth of Iuka, Illinois, Traci (Dale) Aiden; son Michael (Allison) Finley, their son Glenwood is survived by children Ann (Rich- Jenkel of Ava, Scott (Tammy) Jenkel of Pinck- neyville, Beverly Baxter of Du Quoin and Clay Cullen; daughter-in-law Kathleen Wilburn nee ard) Sanders and Glen (Christa) Degenhardt, (Laurie) Jenkel of Tamaroa; 23 grandchildren; Cheek, her son Richard (Becky) Wilburn nee all of Percy; honorary daughter Amy (Chris) 22 great-grandchildren; brothers Edward Bauza, their daughter Megan (Noah) Vinsen, Bauer of St. Peters, Missouri; special friend (Barb) and Ralph (Kim) Buettner, and two chil- their son Joshua Wilburn; daughter Christi- Jean Schroeder of Steeleville; grandchildren na (Brian) Martindale, their daughters Kayla dren Tina helped raise, Timothy (Rhiannon) Ashley (Aviz) Alali, Nicole (Chris) Cooke and (Dillon) Neel nee Britcher, their son Jaydan; Lynch of Elmore, Ohio and Tommy (Sylvie) Sydney (Philip) Potkowski; honorary granddaughter Madison Martindale, son Cody, his Jausel of Fernandina Beach, Florida. children Caleb, Mason, Nate and Camden and daughter Arabella Katherine “Bella” Britcher; She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Wanda Walters and Linda Pallecone; great-grandchildren Gage, Brooklyn, Halle, son Jonathan Daryl “J.D.” Jenkel, great-grand- brother Tom (Pat) Hawkins; brother-in-law Olivia, Hannes, Quinn, Bodie and Wyatt. daughter Olivia Wadkins, brother Fredrick Paul Wilburn; sisters-in-law Margaret Carter, He was also preceded in death by his par- Buettner and nieces April and RaiDean Jenkel. Arlene (Eddie) Davis, Carolyn Sharp, Mary ents, sister Esther Deppe and grandson Degen Services were held Wednesday, September 1, (Robert) Meadows and Linda (Ray) Ward; Sanders. 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Bruno Catholic Church dear friends Laura Marks of Sterling Baptist Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in Pinckneyville, with Father Brian Barker of- Church in Fairview Heights, Mary Reidel of September 1, 2021 at St. Mark’s Lutheran ficiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Greenville, Illinois, Marie, Stacy and Cody of Church in Steeleville, with Rev. Mark Harriss Memorials may be made to J.D. Jenkel Memo- her former home at Grand Manor in Swansea, officiating. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery rial Scholarship. nieces and nephews. in Steeleville. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville assist- Betty was also preceded in death by her par- Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lu- ed the family with arrangements. pyattfuneralhome.com ents, son Richard Leon Wilburn, daughter theran Church. Sign the guest book at . Mary Katherine Finley, brothers Edward, Ev- Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. erett “Tooter,” Harold Dean and Kenneth (Cath- erine) Hawkins, sisters Hazel (Obie Gene) Rich, HELEN SCHAFER Nadine (Bud) Moore and Ruth Ann (Richard) On August 24, 2021 Wright and brothers-in-law Robert, Ray and KENNETH LEE the heavens gained an Don Wilburn, Charles Walters and Dennis Pal- OTTEN angel with the pass- lecone. ing of Helen Schafer. Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa as- Kenneth Lee Otten, She reunited with her sisted the family with arrangements. 66, of Evansville, lost loving husband of 50 Memorials may be made to Belleville Area his battle to pancreatic years, Homer, parents Humane Society. cancer Tuesday, Au- and children Robert Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. gust 24, 2021 in Sparta. and Joyce. He was born July Helen was born July 21, 1955 in Red Bud 29, 1930 in Pinck- JACQUELINE ANN to Edmond and Helen neyville to Jacob and HAGAN Hemann Otten. Mary Mangin Hagene. Jacqueline Ann Kenneth had On October 15, 1949, she married Homer J. Hagan, 88, of Darm- worked as a mechanic for Sydenstricker Nob- Schafer at St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinck- stadt, died Saturday, be Partners for over 15 years. He was a re- neyville. He preceded her in death May 5, 2000. August 28, 2021 at tired firefighter for the Village of Evansville. Helen worked as a seamstress for the Pinck- Coulterville Rehabili- He was of the Catholic faith. Kenneth enjoyed neyville Garment Factory. She helped establish tation & Health Care hunting and was an avid Harley rider. and was an EMT medic with the Pinckneyville Center. He is survived by children Karyn (Josh) Ambulance Service. Helen was a member of St. She was born Feb- Jones of Evansville and Kevin (Alisha) Otten Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, where she was a member of Catholic Daughters and St. ruary 27, 1933 in of Sparta and grandchildren Avery and Cole Bruno Quilter’s Club. In 1987, she was the recipi- Belleville to Christo- Jones and Anna Otten. ent of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award pher and Viola Kropp He was preceded in death by his parents. that was given by the Pinckneyville Chamber of Hermann. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Au- She married Donald Commerce. She was very active in the Republi- gust 28, 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Leroy Hagan Septem- can Party and Republican Women. Helen loved Evansville, with Rev. Phillip Keeton officiat- ber 30, 1955 at St. Ag- traveling, quilting and spending time with her ing. Burial was in St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery atha Catholic Church family and grandkids. She will be missed by all in New Athens. He preceded her in death Janu- in Walsh. who knew and loved her. ary 4, 2021. Memorials may be made to family choice. She is survived by daughters Lois Heisner wpfh.net. Jacqueline was a homemaker and was devot- Sign the guest book at of Pinckneyville and Jean (Steve) Millikin of ed to her family. She was happiest when she was Okawville; grandchildren David (Elisa) and surrounded by her husband, children, grand- Jeana Raines, Juli (TJ) Williams, Bettina Cox, children and great-grandchildren. Katie McDaniel and Jayne Ballantyne (fiancé Jacqueline attended Cathedral Grade School JAMES FORTMAN Kris Pendl) and 11 great-grandchildren. and Notre Dame High School, both in Belleville, James “Jim” Fort- She was also preceded in death by brothers and graduated from New Athens High School. man, 69, of Percy, Francis, Clarence, Louis, Jacob, Lawrence, Ray- She was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church formerly of Chester, mond and Carland and sisters Catherine Hagler, in New Athens, VFW Post 7710 Ladies Auxiliary died at his home at Marcella Hagene and Mary Ann Matychowiak. and Darmstadt Community Club. She was a tele- 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Services were held Saturday, August 28, 2021 phone operator in Amarillo, Texas and in Edge- August 26, 2021. at 11 a.m. at St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinck- mont, Illinois in the 1950s, worked in the bakery He was born May 4, neyville, with Father Augustine Ibezimako offi- department at Schnucks in Belleville and spent 1952 in Glennonville, ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville assisted over 20 years working at the New Athens Home Missouri to Frederick the family with arrangements. for the Aged as the activity director. H. and Agnes M. Gass Memorials may be made to St. Bruno Catho- Jacqueline spent many summers tending to Fortman. lic Cemetery or St. Bruno Catholic Church in the large garden, especially sweet corn, toma- Jim married Judy toes and strawberries. This was followed by end- Pinckneyville or Masses. Hassebrock July 15, 1972 in Murphysboro. She less hours of canning and preserving. The pan- Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. preceded him in death June 11, 2020. try was never bare. Many winters she spent at He had worked at Spartan Printing. Jim en- the frame, making beautiful quilts. Thursday nights were for bowling. While she joyed fishing, hunting and spending time with enjoyed bowling, she enjoyed the camaraderie his grandchildren. Markers • Monuments with her teammates even more. She enjoyed He is survived by sons Jesse (Sherri) Fortman Mausoleums traveling with her beloved husband on senior of Percy and Carl Fortman of Granite City; sib- group trips, was an avid Cardinals baseball fan lings Agnes (Emil) Altmeyer, Mary Bernadine, and loved to read. Paul (JoAnn), Frederick, Bernard, William, Nashville “A loving Mother held so dear, today we shed Richard and Cecilia Fortman; four grandchil- a somber tear. With the passing of each glorious dren; four great-grandchildren; special fam- Memorial Co. season, we smile thinking of you for a special ily and caregivers Timmy Hassebrock, Deana (618) 443-5807 reason. We yearn to feel your caring touch, just Livingston-Hassebrock, Kathy and Billy Baker John & Madeline Bergfeld one more time would mean so much. Your beau- and Ron and Judy Laramore; nieces and neph- Or (618) 443-2988 tiful smile we will miss, we have your eternal ews. Next To Hardee’s memory of your soft kiss.” He was also preceded in death by his parents, 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Jacqueline is survived by children Kristie infant brother and siblings Leo Fortman, Vir- (Randy) Galati of Swansea, Donna (Michael) ginia Pentecost and Marian Susan Allen Johnson of St. Libory, Robert (Nancy) Hagan It was Jim’s wish to be cremated. of Darmstadt Michael (Tina Waller) Hagan of Memorials may be made to American Liver Marissa; sister Joyce (David) Skorcz; sister-in- Foundation and are being accepted at Pechacek law Vicki Hermann; grandchildren Jacob (Amy) Funeral Home in Chester. and Kayla Sommer, Melissa (Kyle) Whitworth, Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Chelsie (Ryan) Stangle, Christian (Samantha) Hagan, Miranda (Rob) Bury, Katrina and Kallie Galati, Kristopher (Wendy) and Stephen Recker; great-grandchildren Wyatt and Morgan Stan- BETTY JEAN HOLLOMAN gle, Abigail and Charlie Whitworth, Waylon Sommer, Delilah Bury, Lilly and Tucker Recker, Betty Jean Holloman, 89, of Belleville, died nieces and nephews. at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Memo- She was also preceded in death by her parents rial Hospital in Belleville. and brother Gary Hermann. Visitation is Thursday, September 2, 2021 Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Tuesday August from 11 to noon at First Presbyterian Church 31, 2021 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New in Chester. Services will follow, with Rev. Dan Athens, with Fr. Von Deeke officiating. Burial Whitfield officiating. Burial will be in Ever- was in the church cemetery. green Cemetery in Chester. Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester is assist- assisted the family with arrangements. ing the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Coulterville Reha- Memorials may be made to St. Jude Chil- dren’s Research Hospital. bilitation & Health Care Center. wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Sign the guest book at COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 21

AUDREY F. WALKER LILLIAN ROMAINE DORCAS M. Audrey F. Walker, ELIZABETH GRUBER 96, died Thursday, VANDEFORD Dorcas M. Gruber, August 26, 2021 at Lillian “Lilly” Ro- 81, of Chester, died in New Athens Home maine Elizabeth Van- Rockwood at 8:45 p.m. for the Aged. deford, 16, of Prairie Tuesday, August 24, She was born June du Rocher, died in 2021. 27, 1925 in Coulter- Prairie du Rocher at She was born July ville to James H. and 6:14 p.m. Friday, Au- 26, 1940 in Doe Run, Velma M. Walker gust 27, 2021. Missouri to Lawrence Sharp. She was born July and Dorothy Hunn On December 29, 6, 2005 in Belleville Thurman. 1942, she married She married Frank Troy L. Walker. He preceded her in death to Jason Vandeford Mezo and Tonya Hub- J. “Jerry” Gruber March 15, 2001. April 4, 1959 in East bard. After marrying Troy, an Army hitchhiker, St. Louis. He preceded Lilly was a 2018 graduate of Prairie du Roch- Audrey was able to travel with him to Army bas- her in death November 22, 2005. er School, where she played volleyball and was es in New England until he was sent overseas. Dorcas was the previous co-owner of Century a cheerleader. She just started her junior year After the war, they settled in Coulterville, where 21 Golden Key Realty in Chester and Sparta. She at Red Bud High School and played on the jun- they spent the next 59 years. After Troy passed, was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in ior varsity and varsity volleyball teams. She Audrey lived in the home until she moved to Ce- Chester. was very competitive and worked hard on the dar Trails Assisted Living Center in Freeburg, She is survived by daughters Pam (Larry) then to the New Athens Home for the Aged. Dur- volleyball court. Lilly was the silliest, funniest Hanna of Rockwood, Tracy (Rick) Harrington of ing the Coulterville years, Audrey was a char- goofball and even had a little sassy side. She Ellis Grove and Kathy Baker of Chester; grand- ter member of the Women’s Club and a longtime was a social butterfly and enjoyed spending children Larry (Rebecca) Hanna Jr., Jennifer member of the pinochle club. time with her friends and taking selfies. (Kyle) Colvis, Ricky (Nikki) and Ty (Jess) Davitz, During their years together, Audrey and Troy Lilly is survived by her mother Tonya Hub- Ashley, Ricky (Chelsea) and Travis Harrington, were avid campers with their children and bard Kelley (Joshua Brown) of Prairie du Megan (Tim) Neal, Chelsea (Matt) McDonough, grandchildren. On an early road trip, they vis- Rocher; father Jason Vandeford Mezo (Shan- Duke Helmers, Brittany, Brandon and Aliceson ited Bennett Spring State Park in Missouri and non Spidler) of Prairie du Rocher; siblings Baker; 21 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law camped there every year when they were able Shawn (Katie) Kelley of Red Bud, Kyle (Sierra) Daniel (Rosemary) Gruber of Belleville, nieces to. Many family memories come from the years Pisenti of Rhode Island, Christopher Vande- and nephews. of camping at Bennett, and the tradition contin- ford and Macy Jenkins of Prairie du Rocher; Dorcas was also preceded in death by her par- ues with her children and grandchildren. grandparents Michael and Shirley Hubbard of ents, sister Delores Wuelling and niece Donna Audrey was very creative and talented in Red Bud, Sue Mezo of House Springs, Missouri, Kay Thurman. many art forms—sketching, oil painting, water Brenda Vandeford of Virginia, Illinois, Mar- Services were held Monday, August 30, 2021 at color, clay miniatures, china painting, sewing gie Brown of Prairie du Rocher, Lloyd Brown 10 a.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville. and woodworking. Her family has many exam- Sr. (DeAnn Coulson) of Ellis Grove; aunts and Burial was in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. ples of her works of art. She will be missed uncles Angela (Michael) Brooks, Michael Hub- Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glen- and remembered by all family members. bard Jr., Elizabeth Mudd, Joe Mezo, Richard non Children’s Foundation, memo: SunRun She is survived by children Judy (Don) Har- Vandeford, Eric (Catie) Vandeford, Tabitha 2021, Faith Over Fear and will be accepted at rison of New Cambria, Missouri, Ron (Laurie) Brown (Dale Langlin), Lloyd (Sarah) Brown the funeral home or at sunraise/glennon.org/ Walker of Mesquite, Texas and Dan (fiancée Jr., Tracey Poynter (Dale Hurley) and Haley team/363673. Laura) Walker of Smithton; grandchildren (Collin) Crell; nephews Owen and Theodore Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Jeff (Janice), Lisa (Steve), Katie, Grace, Liz Pisenti and a new niece or nephew on the way; (Travis), Ellen, Alex, Lydia (Chad) and Claire cousins Madison and Sophia Limestall, Lexi JUDITH ANN RICE and great-grandchildren Jacob, Loren, James, Brooks, Jerzey Brown, Phil (Jessica) Eads, Judith Ann Rice, Ryan and Lauren. Hope Caledell, Josh, Cierra, Aiden, Dayton and Audrey was also preceded in death by her 73, of Du Quoin, died Ian Vandeford, and her dog Hope. Wednesday, August parents. She was preceded in death by her grandfa- Graveside services will be held Thursday, 25, 2021 at 6:35 a.m. in ther Richard Vandeford, uncle Jeffrie Mezo, Ascension St. Vincent September 2, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Coulterville great-grandparents James Richard and Ro- City Cemetery, with Ron Mazander officiating. Hospital in Evansville, maine Elizabeth Overton, Jim and Geneva Indiana. COVID-19 mandates and regulations will be Miller, Robert and Carol Hubbard and Cath- enforced. She was born Feb- erine Hubbard. Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville is assist- ruary 29, 1948 in Du Visitation is Friday, September 3, 2021 from ing the family with arrangements. Quoin to Max and 4 to 8 p.m. at Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Memorials may be made to New Athens Home Margaret Owens Mc- Bud and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Red for the Aged or Vitas Hospice. Collum. Bud High School new gym. Services will fol- On August 30, 1967, low, with David Griggs officiating. Burial will she married Roger be in Red Bud City Cemetery. Rice. He preceded her in death August 1, 2012 Memorials may be made to Red Bud High after almost 45 years of marriage. School Volleyball Team or Randolph County She was a member of Gospel Assembly Church EILEEN J. Humane Society. in Du Quoin, and she dearly loved her church HASEMEYER Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. and church family. Judith enjoyed reading and Eileen J. Hasemey- sewing and was an avid bingo player. She was er, 91, of Chester, died a wonderful cook. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. at 5:05 a.m. Friday, RONALD August 27, 2021 at She is survived by daughters Christine Tan- Three Springs Lodge OLIN LINK ner of Willisville and Karen (Jim) Rains of Nursing Home in Ronald “Duck” Olin Rockwood; brothers Max “Mack” (Barbara) Mc- Chester. Link, 83, of Chester, Collum of Du Quoin and Bill (Kim) McCollum of She was born April died at his residence Zeigler; grandchildren Nate Rains, Austin (Ol- 16, 1930 in Chester to Friday, August 27, ivia) Carter, Anthony Carter, Dominic and Sadie Fred and Alta Stew- 2021. Tanner and great-grandchildren Violet and art Neihouse. He was born Febru- Greyson Carter. Eileen married Ber- ary 21, 1938 in Ches- She was also preceded in death by her par- del Hasemeyer. ter to Harold Joseph ents, daughter Kathi Rice and brother Charles McCollum. She had worked in property control at Ches- and Ina Dott Straight Services were held at Gospel Assembly Church ter Mental Health Center for 20 years. Link. in Du Quoin Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10 a.m., Eileen was a member of Mary Help of Chris- Ronald married Nan Kathryn Beers October with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating. Burial was tians Catholic Church in Chester. She was a 19, 1963 in Chester. She preceded him in death very talented seamstress and made a variety in IOOF Cemetery in Du Quoin. April 21, 2016. of dresses for weddings, as well as costumes Pyatt Funeral Home in Du Quoin assisted the He worked as a production manger at Mc- and clothing for family. family with arrangements. Donnell-Douglas in St. Louis for 30 years. She is survived by daughter Jill (Ron) Arbe- Memorials may be made to Disabled American iter of Chester; grandchildren Heidi (Jon) Ca- He was a member of St. Cletus Catholic Veterans. ron, Jacob (Tina) Arbeiter, Gretchen (Stephen) Church, Knights of Columbus Council 823 and Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Weber, Emily (Dane) Allen and Caleb Arbe- American Legion Post 312, all in St. Charles, iter (fiancée Elizabeth Heffernan) and great- Missouri. He was a supporter of Mary Help of WILLIAM grandchildren Ella, Evan, Mallory, Avery, Christians Catholic Church in Chester and had GERALD BRIGGS been a former teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Gabrielle, Aiden, Gavin and Paisley; brother- William Gerald School in Chester. He was an avid reader of in-law James Colvis of Walsh and sister-in-law Briggs was born history books and biographies. Betty Hasemeyer of Huntsville, Alabama. June 29, 1933 in She was also preceded in death her parents, Ronald was a U.S. Army veteran. Carthage, New York dear friend Ernie Schuchert, son Ned Hase- He is survived by daughter Tricia R. Link to Elwood Leon and meyer, granddaughter Hannah Arbeiter, sisters of St. Louis; siblings Dean (Bitzie), Harold Lottie Briggs. Vera Wittenbrink, Arlene Aspley and Carole (Michelle), Dale (Marsha) Link, Susan (Mark) He received his Colvis and brother Paul Neihouse. Goetting, Leta (Richard) Heuman, Bonita Horn foundational educa- Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August and Darla (Larry) Wilson, all of Chester, and tion and a bachelor’s 31, 2021 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Janice (David) Cole of Joliet; brothers-in-law degree in criminal Church in Chester, with Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek James (Vicki) Beers of Chester and Philip justice. officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery (Mary) Beers of Springfield; sisters-in-law William served in the U. S. Army for 22 years. in Chester. Phyllis (Kenneth) Volle of St. Charles and He attained the rank of CW2. He received sever- Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted Susan Tharp of Auburn, Illinois, nieces and al medals while in the Army, such as the Bronze the family with arrangements. nephews. Star, Good Conduct and National Defense Ser- Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catho- Ronald was also preceded in death by his vice, Mechanics Badge, Republic of Vietnam of lic Church or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Gallantry with Palm, five overseas service bars Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. parents, brother Jack (Sandra) Link, brothers- in-law Glen Horn, Larry Wilson and Kenneth and expert badge with rifle bar. He retired as a Volle. Vietnam veteran. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a deep affection JUDY P. MCINTYRE September 1, 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home for all animals and loved to donate to Hospice, in Chester, with Fr. Iuvenius Iheme officiating. Judy P. McIntyre, TBN, children’s cancer centers and St. Jude Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in 73, of Steeleville, died Children’s Research Hospital. Thursday, August 26, Chester. William departed this life Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Vincent Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catho- 2021. Hospital in Evans- lic School. He is survived by his wife Shirley Briggs; wpfh.net. ville, Indiana. Sign the guest book book at sons Gerald, Jeff, Scott and Stephen Briggs, She was born April Joe Danford and William Harris; daughters 16, 1948 in Perry Elizabeth Ryker, Belinda McPherson, Christina County, Illinois to JUDY CAROL BOWLIN Gutjahr, Frances McMath, Denice Briggs and Paul V. and Lula M. Judy Carol Bowlin, 76, of Chester, died at Nicole Slaven; sister Rosemary Riley; brothers Higgerson Caby. her residence at 4:21 a.m. Saturday, August 28, Wayne and Theodore Briggs; 24 grandchildren; She married Wil- 2021. 40 great-grandchildren and four great-great- liam C. McIntyre Sep- She was born February 4, 1945 in Red Bud to grandchildren. tember 20, 1969 in Sparta. He survives. Jack and Lilly Prater Asher. William was preceded in death by his parents, Judy was a homemaker and a member of Judy married Kenneth Bowlin August 26, brothers Leon and Clifton Briggs, four grand- Landmark Apostolic Church in Sparta. 1965 in Bryanston, North Carolina. He sur- children and one great-grandson. She is also survived by sons Billy J. McIntyre vives. and Michael P. McIntyre of Steeleville; four She was a homemaker. Judy was of the Bap- EDWIN F. UNVERFERTH tist faith. grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Edwin F. Unverferth, 85, of Red Bud, died at Judy was preceded in death by her parents She is also survived by children Kristie (Matt) Curten of Metropolis, Garrett Bowlin of Spar- his residence at 10:12 a.m. Thursday, August and brother Billy Ray Caby. ta and Cindy (Mark) Troue of Steeleville; six 26, 2021. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tues- grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Monday, August day, August 31, 2021 at Cutler Cemetery, with She was preceded in death by her parents 30, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Rev. Doug Rice and Rev. Phil Keeton officiat- and siblings Robert, Tressy, Rubel, Delmar, in Red Bud, with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer offici- ing. Clyde and Dolly. ating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville assist- It was her wish to be cremated. A private me- Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud assisted ed the family with arrangements. morial service will be held at a later date. the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Chil- Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester is assist- Memorials may be made to Operation Ride dren’s Research Hospital. Home. ing the family with arrangements. wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at PAGE 22 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

DARROLL R. MARLOW Darroll R. Marlow, 78, of Tamaroa, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at 2:48 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born Oc- tober 3, 1942 in Du Quoin to Clarence Orville and Beulah Emily Watts Marlow. Darroll was em- ployed in the book- keeping department at Spartan Printing from 1966 until the plant closed its doors in 1992. He served the company for 26 years. During the years he worked at Spartan Printing, he was selected employee of the month on at least one occasion. He was a lifelong member of the Nine Mile Baptist Church in Tamaroa. He gave faithfully to his church, as well as several other chari- ties. Darroll loved the outdoors, tinkering with small engines and taking care of the home that he loved and helped to construct. His very active role in building the home was remark- able, considering the fact that he had been an amputee since the age of 10. His determination and agility on crutches enabled him to climb ladders and scaffolding, carry drywall and other building materials alongside others with no physical disabilities. Darroll also had an active sense of humor. For example, he was a fan of NASCAR, as long as Jeff Gordon was in the lineup. He also loved old movies, especially those starring Doris Day. He liked her because, as he phrased it, she was never slutty. Survivors include a brother Roger (Alice) Marlow of Fisher, Illinois; sisters Ramona (Dustin) Hatch of Pinckneyville and Marilyn (Willis) Gerlach of Schuline; granddaughters Jackson HCE award Tabatha Hofstetter of Charleston, South Caro- Members of the Jackson County Home and Community Education attended the District 5 lina and Heather Marlow of Birmingham, Ala- Conference held in Effingham recently. Jackson County received an award for the highest number bama; great-grandson Mathew Hofstetter of of volunteer hours in the region for 2020. Members attending from Jackson County included, Charleston, nieces and nephews. not shown in order, Becky McIntosh, Lyn Christy, Luann Ostrom Marie Samuel, Kendra Evans, Darroll was preceded in death by his parents Jean Conrod and Brenda Jones. and son Darren Paul Marlow. Visitation is Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Services will follow, with Dr. Jay Lowder and Deacon David Lewis providing a eulogy. COVID-19 regulations and mandates will be adhered to. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome. com.

KEVIN RAY LAPPE Kevin Ray Lappe, 60, died Sunday, Au- gust 22, 2021 in Tul- sa, Oklahoma. He was born Decem- ber 26, 1960 in Ches- ter to David Albert and Betty Ann Horn- bostel Lappe. He married Mich- lyo N. Nagayanna in Japan December 28, 1994. She survives. Kevin grew up in Freeburg, Illinois. He graduated from Free- burg High School in 1978. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in December of 1980 and was honorably discharged in Sep- tember of 1984. While in the military, he was stationed in Japan, where he met his future T U F F H E D E M A N ‘ S wife. Kevin went to college while he lived in Japan BREAK OUT SERIES BULL RIDING and received a bachelor’s degree then taught English for about five years. He moved back Presented by Waterloo Rural King • Wrangler to the states in 1991. Michiyo stayed in Japan until 1996 then moved to the states. Sponsored by Waterloo Optimist Club Kevin worked as a truck driver for Sygma for 15 years and also was a part-time cattle rancher; after leaving Sygma, he worked as a full-time rancher. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on farm equipment and old trucks. He Monroe County Fairgrounds loved traveling and traveled throughout Asia and the United States with his family. Kevin was a very simple man and generous to those Hot Food Waterloo, Illinois around him. He was a member of the Bethle- & Cold Drinks th hem Lutheran Church in Adair, Oklahoma. September 18 @ 7pm He is also survived by children Joshua (Cath- Available! erine) Swan of Los Angeles, California, Chel- sea, Ezekiel and Jacob Lappe, all of Adair; grandchildren Jason, Elena and Isabelle Swan of Los Angeles; father of Steelville and siblings Scott (Tammy) Lappe and Karrie (Rick) Quigley of New Athens and Shelly (Kenneth) Shevlin of Freeburg. He was preceded in death by his mother and brother David A. Lappe Jr. Celebration of life services were held Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Adair. Burial was in the church cemetery. Stephens-Key Funeral and Cremation Care assisted the family with arrangements.

WILLIAM AND BERNIECE GALLE A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Septem- ber 18, 2021 to honor the lives of William and Berniece Galle Cowboy Meet & Greet Autographs & Live Music of Marissa at Trin- After Party ity United Church of Christ in Biddel- Tickets Available at: Waterloo Rural King • Sydenstricker Nobbe John Deere born. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery • Outsdide Bar • JV’s Bar & Grill • First National Bank of Waterloo for the immediate family. Or order online at: www.WaterlooILOptimist.org or by calling: 618-477-7240 Due to COVID restrictions, all persons in at- tendance will be asked to wear face coverings. Advance Tickets $15 • $20 at the Gate • 10 Years & Younger FREE COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 23

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm dolph County Courthouse, One Taylor St., REQUEST FOR BIDS for sale real estate Court Room #1, Chester, IL 62233. Randolph County Road District 1 Joanne Louise Stewart Randolph County Road District 1, 10313 FOR SALE: Built- FOR SALE: 3-story Schuline Road, Sparta, Illinois is seeking bids Mor Buildings. 24x40, 3-bedroom house, Attorney Name Jordan D Gremmels for a 2020 Ram 5500 Chassis, Tradesman, carport, 1-car garage $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; Firm Name Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey & Grem- Regular Cab, 60” C/A 4x4 truck. Truck must 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, & walk-out basement. Appliances included, mels Law Office be equipped with 6.7L 16 Cummins Turbo $36,437. Erected, choice Diesel Engine, 6-speed automatic Aisin AS- of colors. 732-8704 plus extras. Low utilities. Attorney for Joanne Louise Stewart or 316-9278 or go to 917 Lehmen Dr., Chester. Firm Address... 600 State Street, Chester, IL 69RC HD Transmission, Customer Preferred Call for details. 618-615- builtmorbuildings.com. 62233 Package 2YA and Hydraulic Dump bed. Truck 7070. must be delivered on or before September ...... 0-x-x ...... 1-9-16 Firm Phone (618) 826-5021 FOR SALE: Sole Firm Fax (618) 826-5024 17, 2021. Treadmill $400. Call I Buy Houses! Firm Email [email protected] Bids will be accepted until end of day on 618-521-0908. Any Price. Any Area. Attorney No. 6303419 September 15, 2021 and may be submitted ...... 1-9-2 Any Condition...... 0-9-16 at Randolph County Road District 1, 10313 FOR SALE: 1989 Schuline Road, Sparta, IL 62286. Double-wide home, 3 Local Investor For further information, call Road District 1 bed, 2 bath, newer roof, (618) 559-3525 Appendix A: Public Hearing Notice Notice of Public Hearing Commissioner Kyle Hess at 618-774-2215. appliances included. southernillinois Must be moved. $22,000, homebuyers.com Monroe Randolph Transit District ...... 0-9-3 Call for details. 618-615- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 0198 or 618-615-0270. RE: Capital Assistance Grant Application, ...... 1-9-16 for RENT Replacement of Aged Vehicles and Potential To Whom It May Concern: Facility Build in Sparta, IL. FOR RENT IN SPARTA: Public notice is hereby given to all per- 2 & 3-bedroom mobile 1. Notice is hereby given that a public hear- sons in Randolph County, Illinois especially homes in park. Also Services ing will be held by the Monroe Randolph Bremen Precinct that a public hearing will be mobile home lots in park. Transit District. Private mobile home lots held on September 14, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. in for sale. Call Ronnie Date: September 3, 2021 the Randolph County Courthouse to consider Johnson. 618-443-3325. Time: 9:00 AM a Variance Application to permit the separa- ...... 0-x-x Room: Conference Room tion of 15 acres from an existing 40- acre par- APARTMENT FOR RENT Place: 820 W 2nd St, Sparta IN WATERLOO: Month- cel. Said application was submitted by Char- to-month, 1 bedroom, For the purpose of considering a project for ley Hartmann and is on file in the Office of utilities furnished. 618- which financial assistance is being sought 340-2090. the Administrator. All interested persons are from the Illinois Department of Transporta- invited to attend said hearing and be heard...... 0-x-x tion, pursuant to its Capital Grants Program. APARTMENT FOR RENT IN STEELEVILLE: The project is generally described as follows: Randolph County Zoning Efficiency 1-bed & 2-bed Project Description: MRTD is applying for apartments available. Board of Appeals Todd Jones WANTED 11 replacement vehicles of aged fleet, as well Chairman 618-978-8906 call or as potential facility funding for Sparta loca- text...... 0-9-2 ...... 1-9-30 tion. FOR RENT: In Chester. Relocation: Relocation Assistance will not WANTED 618-615-0922. be required. Housekeeper ...... 1-9-26 Environment: This project is being imple- FOR RENT: 16’x80’ Anytime mobile home in country mented to minimize environmental impacts. near Sparta. City water, Comprehensive Planning: This project is in 573-846-4355 618-317-5281. conformance with comprehensive transpor- ...... 1-9-16 tation planning in the area. Elderly and Handicapped: All new facilities included in this project will be accessible to the elderly and handicapped. 2. At the hearing, MRTD will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, eco- Apartments nomic, and environmental aspects of the pro- Available For Rent ject. Interested persons may submit, orally or In in writing, evidence and recommendations Perry County with the respect to said project. FOR MORE INfO CALL 3. MRTD requests that any hearing-im- Perry County paired person wishing to attend this Public Housing Authority Hearing notify admin at least one week before the scheduled hearing date so arrangements (618) 542-5409 can be made to provide an interpreter. 4. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project ill be made available for public inspection at MRTD, 820 W 2nd St, LEGAL NOTICES Sparta ...... 0-9-2 DOING BUSINESS AS DBA CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION help wanted Is Seeking An Automotive DISABILITY MANAGER: communication skills Public notice is hereby given that on August 40 hours per week, required. Must be a 23, 2021 a certificate was filed in the office Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. team player and have of the County Clerk of Randolph County, Il- -4:30 p.m., Central Office. the ability to work with linois setting forth the name and post-office Minimum Requirement other agencies. Two of Bachelor’s Degree years’ experience in address of all persons owning, conducting in special needs or preschool/kindergarten DETAILER/PORTER and transacting the business known as Pas- field related to Early classroom required. sion 2 Detail located at 412 S. Wilson Street, Childhood Education/ Must meet licensing Part-Time Postition Sparta, IL 62286. Child Development. requirements of Illinois Experience working with Dated this August 23, 2021 Department of Children and identifying special and Family Services Melanie L. Johnson needs children a must. Licensing Standards. Randolph County Clerk Background in special Equal Opportunity ...... 1-9-16 education strongly Employer. Please submit considered. Excellent a letter of interest to communication skills Lauri Koen, Head Start IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE required. Must be a team Director, at Central TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT player and have the Office in Steeleville; RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS ability to work with other Western Egyptian EOC agencies. Two years’ Head Start, PO Box experience in preschool/ In the Matter of the Estate of kindergarten classroom 7, 1 Industrial Drive, required. Must meet Steeleville, IL 62288. GLENN R. KORANDO, Deceased Letters may be emailed No. 2021-P-54 licensing requirements of Illinois Department to Lauri Koen at head CLAIM NOTICE of Children and Family [email protected]. Services Licensing ...... 0-9-9 Notice is given of the death of GLENN R. Standards. Equal PARENT KORANDO of 5775 Chester Road, Sparta, Opportunity Employer. INVOLVEMENT Please submit a letter of SPECIALIST: 10 hours Illinois, 62286. Letters of Office were issued interest to Lauri Koen, per week. Minimum on August 24, 2021, to JOHN G. Korando of Head Start Director, Requirement of 3529 Welge Road, Steeleville, Illinois 62288, at Central Office in Associates Degree in as Executor and whose attorney of record is Steeleville; Western a Head Start related R. Jeffrey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover & Egyptian EOC Head Start, field; Bachelor’s Degree PO Box 7, 1 Industrial preferred. Must meet Coffey Law Office, 600 State Street, Chester, Drive, Steeleville, IL licensing requirements Illinois 62233. 62288. Letters may be of Illinois Department Claims against the estate may be filed in emailed to Lauri Koen at of Children and Family the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at [email protected]. Services Licensing ...... 0-9-9 Standards. Must receive the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor DISABILITY clearance through FBI Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the SPECIALIST: 10 hours criminal history record, representative, or both, on or before March per week. Minimum including fingerprints 11, 2022, or three months from the date of Requirement of and child abuse and mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, Associates Degree neglect state registry in special needs or check. Equal Opportunity whichever is later, and any claim not filed on field related to Early Employer. Please submit or before that date is barred. Childhood Education/ a letter of interest to Within ten days after filing of the Claim with Child Development. Lauri Koen, Head Start Bachelor’s Degree Director, at Central the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy preferred or must work of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the Office in Steeleville; toward Bachelor’s Western Egyptian EOC representative of the estate and to the repre- Degree. Experience Head Start, PO Box sentative’s attorney of record. working with and 7, 1 Industrial Drive, Dated: August 27, 2021 identifying special Steeleville, IL 62288. needs children a must. Letters may be emailed J o h n G . K o r a n d o Background in special Executor of the Estate of to Lauri Koen at head education strongly [email protected]. considered. Excellent Glenn R. Korando ...... 0-9-9 R. Jeffrey Kerkhover - Attorney

R. Jeffrey Kerkhover - #03127288 FISHER, KERKHOVER & COFFEY LAW OFFICE Attorney for Estate 600 State Street Chester, IL 62233-0191 Telephone: (618) 826-5021 ...... 0-9-16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE MATTER OF: JOANNE LOUISE STEWART, Petitioner, Case No. 2021MR68

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

There will be a court date on my request to change my name from JOANNE LOUISE STEWART to the new name of JOANNE LOU- ISE CLARK. The court date will be held on October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ran- www.countyjournal.org COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 PAGE 24 Tri-Star reopens with another expansion By Travis Lott it’s been open that Tri- team gym. Tri-Star Gymnastics Star has expanded. Shortly after that is back, and it’s time Now, between the two was completed, the to celebrate. buildings, the facility gym was shut down The gymnastic fa- boasts 9,000 square from March through cility will host a back- feet of gym space. September 2020 due to-school bash Thurs- Three years ago, the to the COVID-19 pan- day, September 2 from business started with demic. 6 to 8 p.m. just 1,600 square feet. The gym has been The event, which This most recent ad- open throughout the is open to the public, dition expanded the past year, with the will feature a bounce recreational gymnas- exception of August, house, food truck, DJ tics area and features when the expansion and open house. a new tumble track project was being In addition to it being trampoline area, a completed. a back-to-school party, birthday party area During the month- it is also an opportunity and a parent viewing long shutdown, staff for Tri-Star to show off section. and coaches traveled its newly expanded fa- The first expansion to Blue Springs, Mis- cility. was completed in Feb- souri to train with This is the second ruary of 2020, adding Olympic gymnastics time in the three years on to the competitive coach Al Fong. Country tradition August 28 marked the return of the Shiloh Hill Picnic. A total of 94 an- tique tractors registered in the popular show, competing in a wide range of contests. A large number of volunteers helped make the picnic happen, including volunteers from Sparta and Trico FFA clubs. Above, Zachary Knop of Steeleville tosses a bag in the tractor cornhole competition.

A group of young students work out at the Tri-Star gym in Sparta. Meet your state senator State Senator Terri to 8:30 a.m. at Reids’ On September 16, Still growing Bryant is making the Harvest House for cof- she will have anoth- rounds to meet with fee. er coffee and conver- Marissa’s Riley Goodwin is not only renovating the large brick home the public about is- The following even- sation event at the next to the elementary school parking lot, he has planted and nurtured sues in state govern- ing, Bryant will be Marissa library from a row of sunflowers that are quite an attraction. The record for this ment that affect them. in Red Bud at Liefer- 5:30 to 7 p.m. variety of sunflower in the United States is 17 feet. A few of Goodwin’s Bryant will be in brau Brewery from 6 plants are over 15 feet tall and are still growing. Photo by Carol Mercer Chester Wednesday, to 7:30 for a second September 8 from 7 round of discussion.