Volume 39 Number 6 28 Pages | 75¢

Steeleville parking Ava projects restrictions Page 7 Thursday, February 8 , 2018 Pg. 21

Independent film will be shot in area A former Smithton resi- 2012. dent has returned to the Hale has written and di- area to film an independent rected short films that have movie, using local people as been featured in independ- extras. ent film festivals. She acted Award-winning director in “Stopping Before We Go,” and actor Carlos Hagene which won best short film owns the St. Louis film com- at the 2014 Honolulu Film pany Arch Studios. Awards and was directed by Filming began Saturday, Hagene. with some scenes filmed Sparta residents Becky in Smithton. The produc- Richno and her 14-year- tion is expected to continue old daughter Sky were through much of this year, extras in two scenes and some scenes will be filmed over the weekend shot in Red Bud. in Smithton. “My goal is to bring Hol- Richno said she was asked lywood films to the Midwest to be an extra in the movie to showcase the vast talent after she contacted Hagene pool here,” said Hagene. to inquire about getting pic- The film he is working tures taken for her daugh- on, “Trapped In Schizo- ter’s modeling portfolio. phrenia,” is a psychological “My daughter always thriller in which a small wanted to do this­—either town sheriff and detective acting or modeling,” Richno work to apprehend a se- said. “We’re ecstatic, but I’m rial killer who suffers from a nervous wreck.” schizophrenia. Richno said they are not The film stars Aaron getting paid for their work Smolinski, known for play- in the film, but Hagene is ing infant Clark Kent in giving Sky a deal on her the 1970s “Superman: The modeling pictures. Movie.” She said she hopes this “Trapped In Schizophre- can be a jumping-off point nia” was written by St. Lou- for her daughter’s modeling is screenwriter Julie Hale, career. who has written screen- “She has to get her start plays for Arch Films since somewhere,” Richno said.

Elzie Segar works at home with his children Marie and Tommy. Marie was in Chester in 1977 for the dedication of the Popeye statue. Segar is next honoree It is no surpise that the ning the movie projector tooning by paying for a creator of Popeye will go to handing out posters mail-in art course for him on the courthouse wall. around town, drawing ad- to hone his skills. Elzie Crisler Segar is the vertising slides and writ- Segar began working as second honoree for 2018. ing show bills. On Saturday a professional cartoonist in He is still remembered at mornings, he would arrive Chicago, where he worked least annually at the Pop- early to draw cartoons on for two newspapers dur- eye Picnic for his creation the sidewalk outside to ad- ing World War I. One of of the cartoon character vertise the week’s movie. his early assignments was that represents Chester. He made about 50 cents a to draw comic-style high- Elzie Crisler Segar was day doing this work. lights of the games during born in Chester in 1894. Proud of his work at the the infamous 1919 World He was the youngest son of Opera House, he had the Series. Amzi Segar, a local house letters M.P.O. (motion pic- His work gained the atten- painter. The house where ture operator) tattoed on tion of King Features Syndi- he lived still stands. his arm. cates, a company producing In his youth, Segar Segar would also draw comic content for newspa- worked at the Chester Op- cartoons to run on slides pers all over the country. era House, where his jobs in between reels of film, Segar and his wife Myr- included everything from and that led the theater’s tle moved to New York to Sky and Becky Richno acted as extras in a cemetery accompanying the silent owner, Bill Schuchert, to scene filmed in Smithton February 3. films on drums and run- encourage Segar’s car- Continued on Page 5_____ Cleland Eagle Fest a big hit The Kaskaskia Eagle Fest Shawna Adams of the NHEC takes drew a crowd at the lock and spoke about animals that are dam near Modoc Saturday. beneficial to humanity. Visitors were treated to Among the creatures people position eagle watching outposts, saw underneath the big tent food and live shows from the were eagles, a boa constrictor, World Bird Sanctuary and fruit bat and a hawk. with Red Natural History Education Attendees were able to get Company of the Midsouth. up close to the animals and Bud PD Tess Rogers of the World learn about their habits, care Former Steeleville Police Bird Sanctuary gave a pres- and how they work with the Chief Tyler Cleland was entation about eagles and environment. hired as a full-time police officer in Red Bud Monday night. Cleland’s hiring follows the resignation of officer Josh Wirth. Cleland was appointed chief in Steeleville after the retirement of Lynn Thies. However, Cleland left the chief’s position and Red Bud Police Chief John Brittingham with newly was replaced by Jim Zie- hired officer Tyler Cleland. Cleland served previously dler in late 2017. with the Steeleville Police Department. Cleland will start full- time following procedural one turned on the outdoor evaluations. faucet in the man’s back- In other news, the city yard, causing the yard to opted to adjust the water be flooded. She said they bill for an elderly resident Red Bud believe it was the work of who had a leak at his out- a prankster. door faucet. No other damage was The city removed the ex- City Council reported from the flooded tra $56 from the man’s bill backyard. after his daughter wrote a meeting Alderman David Friess letter to the city informing was absent from the meet- them of the situation. action ing. Friess has missed Ryan Vinyard, a volunteer with the World Bird Sanctuary, The woman’s letter stat- seven out of 10 meetings holds Patriot, a bald eagle, during the afternoon show ed that they believe some- since May. under the tent. More photos inside. Video embedded.

Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2018 Aurasma Is Now Called HP Reveal Page 2 County Journal | february 8, 2018 police Accident Gilster scuffle Chester police were arrived on the scene, dispatched to the the fight had essen- scene of a fight in tially concluded, ac- south of progress January 31 cording to Coffey, and at approximately 3:24 the individuals who in the afternoon. did not work at Gilster Sparta The fight occurred had left. at the corner of State Coffey said, to the The little bit of freez- and East Stacey streets police department’s ing rain we received at the Gilster-Mary knowledge, there Monday night caused Lee Corporation. were no weapons in- an accident just south Police Chief Ryan volved. of Sparta. Coffey reported that “Due to both sides’ According to the there were eight to 10 lack of interest in pur- Randolph County individuals involved, suing any charges, the Sheriff’s Department, to some degree, in reason for the fight an SUV driven by the scuffle, including was not confirmed,” Bethany Myers, 28, of some who were not Coffey said. “Neither Willisville was south- Gilster employees. party wished to sign a bound on Chester Road By the time police complaint.” at Nature Trail Road at about 9:40 p.m., when the vehicle hit a patch of ice on a curve. The vehicle ran off Sparta Fire Department working on Myers vehicle. Perry Co. court the road, hit an em- Perry County State’s Daniel Shaw, 31, Myers could not exit ment was called to get Sparta hospital, where bankment and over- Attorney David Sear- of Du Quoin was sen- the vehicle, so the her out. she was treated and re- turned with the driv- by has announced the tenced to one year in Sparta Fire Depart- She was taken to the leased. er’s side down. following prison sen- prison after pleading tences handed down in guilty January 3 to January. possessing a controlled Local police blotters for the week Lindsay Coke Jr., substance. Ashley E. Schonagel, Sarah E. Daenzer, Joseph P. Specogni, Tosha Gladson, 40, 35, of Cutler was sen- Shai Schauf, 23, of 28, of Chester was ar- 31, of Marissa was ar- 66, of Benton was ar- of Coulterville was tenced to one year in Marion was sentenced rested January 28 by rested February 2 by rested February 4 by arrested February 2 prison after admitting to two years in prison Chester police for ag- the Randolph County the Randolph County by the Perry County to a probation viola- after pleading guilty gravated battery. sheriff’s office for pos- sheriff’s office for DUI Sheriff’s Department tion January 8. January 18 to aggra- Schonagel was session of meth, pos- and improper lane us- for possession of drug Coke was originally vated fleeing and elud- jailed. session of a controlled age. He posted bond. paraphernalia and sentenced to probation ing a police officer. **** substance, possession **** methamphetamine. for criminal damage Idris Willis, 38, of Bradley A. Parker, of drug paraphernalia Sharon Williams, 57, Gladson was taken to property. Du Quoin was sen- 28, of Chester was ar- and bringing contra- of Cutler was arrest- to jail. The Perry County tenced to three years rested January 29 by band into a penal insti- ed January 30 by the **** Sheriff’s Department in prison after plead- Chester police on a tution. She was jailed. Perry County Sheriff’s Benjamin Bierman, was responsible for ing guilty January 19 Randolph County war- **** Department on a Ran- 40, of Percy was ar- the property damage to domestic battery. rant for possession of Lewis D. Higgins, 53, dolph County warrant rested February 2 by arrest. Jason Wilson, 34, of meth. He was released of Sparta was arrested for contempt of court. the Perry County Sher- Darrel Taylor, 34, of Shawneetown was sen- on a recognizance February 2 by Sparta She is also charged iff’s Department for Glen Carbon was sen- tenced to one year and bond. police for possession in Perry County with driving while license tenced to three years two months in prison **** of drug parapherna- possession of drug suspended and posses- and nine months in after pleading guilty Shawn T. LaRose, lia and on a Randolph paraphernalia and sion of drug parapher- prison after pleading January 10 to possess- 22, of Chester was ar- County warrant for methamphetamine. nalia, cannabis and guilty January 10 to ing a controlled sub- rested January 29 by failure to appear in She was taken to methamphetamine. possessing a stolen ve- stance. Ruma police on a Ran- court on an unlawful jail. Her Randolph He was also wanted hicle November 14. The Du Quoin Police dolph County warrant possession of a credit County bond is $200, on a Randolph County The Perry County Department was re- for failure to appear in or debit card charge. but in Perry County, warrant for driving Sheriff’s office, Pinck- sponsible for the inves- court on an obstruct- He posted bond. she is being held with while license suspend- neyville police and Il- tigations and arrests ing justice charge and **** no bond. ed. linois State Police han- of Shaw, Schauf, Willis a Jackson County war- Jamie K. Fitzgerald, **** He was taken to jail. dled the investigation. and Wilson. rant for failure to ap- 39, of Renault was ar- Matthew Schrader, **** pear in court on a driv- rested February 2 by 34, of Pinckneyville Michael J. Miller, 38, ing without a driver’s the Randolph County was arrested January of Sparta was arrested license charge. He was sheriff’s office for bat- 30 by the Perry County January 28 by Sparta jailed. tery. Fitzgerald posted Sheriff’s Department police on a Randolph **** bond. on a warrant for fail- County warrant for Music Lessons Jeffery D. Nauman, **** ure to appear in court larceny. He was taken BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ALUMNI 45, of Hurst was ar- James E. Hemmer, on a no vehicle insur- to jail. rested January 29 by 45, of Red Bud was ar- ance charge. He was **** PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR the Randolph County rested February 3 by taken to jail with bond Austin Davis, 21, of sheriff’s office on a the Randolph County set at $700 cash. Steeleville was arrest- With More Than 25 Years Of Experience Jackson County war- sheriff’s office for bat- **** ed January 30 by the Has Openings For Students Of All Ages rant for domestic bat- tery. He posted bond. Marquette R. Perry County Sheriff’s tery. He was jailed. **** Charles, 52, of Sparta Department for driv- **** Michael P. Adams, was arrested January ing while license re- Guitar • Bass • Banjo • Piano • Violin Gabrielle N. White, 41, of Wickliffe, Ken- 29 by Sparta police for voked. He was taken 20, of Marissa was ar- tucky was arrested driving while license to jail. Bond was $150 Call Rich Creadore 618-317-3311 rested January 29 by February 3 by the Ran- suspended. Charles cash. Located in Sparta Chester police for pos- dolph County sheriff’s was given a notice to **** session of meth. She office on Randolph appear in court. Amanda J. Houlk, was jailed. County warrant for **** 33, of Sparta, was ar- **** aggravated DUI. He William Hoch, 59, rested January 31 by Brandi M. Brown, was jailed. of Tamaroa was cit- Sparta police on a 36, of Red Bud was **** ed January 30 by the Randolph County war- arrested January 30 Richard E. Smith, Perry County Sheriff’s rant for failure to ap- by Red Bud police for 32, of Chester was Department for oper- pear in court on an domestic battery. She arrested February 3 ating a vehicle when unlawful possession of was jailed. by Chester police for registration is sus- cannabis charge. She **** driving on a suspend- pended because of no posted bond and was Mandy D. Brown, 34, ed license, driving an insurance. He was giv- given a notice to ap- of Red Bud was arrest- uninsured vehicle, en a notice to appear pear in court. ed January 30 by Red driving a vehicle that in court. **** Bud police for domes- had suspended regis- **** Landon Brand, 21, tic battery. She was tration and on a Spar- Kyle Davis, 33, of of Pinckneyville was jailed. ta city warrant for Du Quoin was arrest- arrested February 5 **** a drug parapherna- ed February 4 by the by the Perry County Hannah J. Lewis, 29, lia charge. He posted Perry County Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Department of Sparta was arrested bond. Department on a Ran- for failure to appear in January 31 by the Ran- **** dolph County warrant court on a possession dolph County sheriff’s Alfred A. Alvarez, for failure to appear of cannabis charge. office on a Randolph 28, of Sparta was ar- in court on a charge of He was taken to jail, County warrant for rested February 4 by failure to register as a and bond was set at failure to appear in Sparta police on a Ran- sex offender. $100 cash. court on a charge of dolph County warrant **** **** allowing her dogs to for failure to appear run at large. She post- in court on a manu- ed bond. facturing/delivering **** cannabis charge. He Kenneth M. Falken- posted bond. hein, 25, of Steeleville **** was arrested Febru- Shawon Q. Jackson, ary 1 by the Randolph 25, of Sparta was ar- County sheriff’s office rested February 4 by on a Chester city war- Sparta police for do- rant for possession of mestic battery, pos- cannabis. He posted session of weapons by bond. a felon, on a St. Clair **** County warrant for Jeremy L. Boaz, 35, retail theft and on an of Tilden was arrested Illinois Department of February 1 by Tilden Corrections warrant. police for driving on He was jailed. a revoked license. He **** posted bond. Jamie L. Stout, 35, **** of Percy was arrested Scott E. Dobyns, 44, January 31 by Steele- of Tilden was arrested ville police for driving February 2 by Tilden on a suspended license police on a Jackson and driving an unin- County warrant for sured vehicle. Stout failure to appear in was given a notice to court on a disorderly appear in court and conduct charge. He was released. posted bond. **** **** Kevin A. Carter, 36, Daniel G. Aponte, 26, of Rantoulwas arrest- of Sparta was arrested ed February 4 by Ches- February 4 by Sparta ter police for driving police for domestic on a suspended li- battery. He was jailed. cense. He posted bond. **** **** County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 3

SEE IT ELSEWHERE Judge wants more specifics THEN SEE US We’ll Match or from union in Sparta suit BEAT THEIR PRICE! Furniture Living Rooms • Dining Rooms • Bedrooms • Mattresses • Sectionals • Outdoor Living The lawsuit filed a designated period of suit, with the union against the city of Spar- time,” stated the union. having the right to MATCHING SET OF 2 $ ta by the Policeman’s Sparta officials have reinstate it. He said LAMP SETS STARTING AT 89 PAIR Benevolent Labor Com- denied the charge. May- he wants the union to mittee finally made it or Jason Schlimme told be more specific in its McTeer - Mocha Ashley Furniture to court, but the issue the County Journal last claims, and it can refile is not ended. June that the city has a the suit if it wants. The union that repre- point system for police Gross’ ruling indicates Starting At sents Sparta police of- based on contacts. that the union must be Power ficers filed suit against Assistant Police Chief clearer on how the city the city last June. The Jeremy Kempfer, who allegedly violated the $ lawsuit claims that the came up with the con- law. He did not rule on city has a quota system tact system, said po- the merits of the lawsuit. Recliners for writing tickets and lice are not required to The union has 30 days 299 that the procedure vio- write tickets. to file an amended com- Ashley Furniture lates state law. On February 1, Judge plaint. The case has “The law prohibits Gene Gross ruled on a been set for a status Sofa & Love Seat LaBarre - Mocha police being required motion by the city to hearing April 13. The Power Reclining With to issue a specific num- dismiss the suit. hearing may be held by Adjustable Headrest ber of citations within Gross did dismiss the telephone. Matching Set Auld again is volunteer $1,499 of the year for the NRA Over 75 Recliners In Stock Veron Auld of Oak- In 2014, Auld was also committee in Mount Adjustable Base dale has been given the Volunteer of the Vernon. With 8”Gel Lux Memory Foam the distinction of 2017 Year for the Central The Friends of the Volunteer of the Year Region of Friends of NRA have granted more Mattress And Wireless Remote for the Southern Illi- the NRA, which covers than 80 youth shooters nois District Friends of eight states. in southern Illinois a SPLIT the NRA. There are 23 Friends total of $275,000 per $ This is the fourth time of the NRA committees year for the past four KING 1,999 that Auld has been se- in the southern Illinois years. There are eight One Piece King... $1,699 lected as volunteer of district, and Auld is the local youth trapshoot- the year, having previ- chairman of the Perry/ ing teams, and Auld Queen ...... $1,099 ously been recognized Randolph committee. said that number con- in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Auld also works with tinues to grow. NO MONEY DOWN, The southern Illinois the Little Egypt com- Auld said he is pas- NO Interest 0% APR For 12 MONTHS district comprises all mittee in Williamson sionate about support- counties south of Route County, the Mississippi ing youth trapshooting 5” Foam Pillow Top Foam Your 136 from Quincy on the River Valley commit- and encouraging safe 8” Gel Memory Foam Encased Choice! west and Champaign to tee in Monroe County firearm practices for Twin ...... $399 Plush Or Firm the east. and the South Central anyone who uses a gun. MATTRESS SET $ $ Full ...... $599 Twin ...... 299 Full ...... 249 Full ...... $399 $ $ Queen ...... 279 Queen ..... 699 Queen ...... $499 $ 100’s of Mattress Sets In-Stock King ...... 899 King...... $699 SEE OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY AT WWW.STEARNSFURNITURE.COM *To qualified buyers with approved credit. Minimum purchase $899.00. STEARNS FURNITURE CO. 155 Stevenson Dr. • Sparta • (618) 443-3494 Located Behind Pizza Hut

Veron Auld of Oakdale, a four-time winner of Friends of the NRA’s Volunteer of the Year in southern Illinois Schimpf bill would help Sparta get paid for bonds Senator Paul Schimpf failed to make its to- 2430, would allow IDNR began work on his tal payment to Sparta to retire the debt with- Eight for ’18 agenda for the first time in 11 out having to request this week by filing leg- years. a new appropriation islation to enable the According to Sparta every fiscal year. Illinois Department of city manager Corey IDNR is 12 years into Natural Resources to Rheinecker, the state a 19-year agreement to make promised pay- paid Sparta $291,000 pay down the debt, with ments to the city of last year but still owes the final payment due Sparta. the city $130,000 for in 2025. The annual funding the year. The state promised to was promised to Sparta The 2018 payment due help Sparta and Ran- with the construction is $426,190. The interest dolph County pay on of the World Shooting is due in June and the the bonds that were and Recreational Com- principal in December. used to run water and plex. Schimpf’s proposal, sewer lines to the com- In 2017, the state filed as Senate Bill plex. Cutler community auction sale planned for May 5 Cutler is continuing A contract with Gut- a salary increase for with plans for a com- jahr will be presented clerk Pat Boyce and munity auction sale at the March meeting maintenance worker this summer. for board action. Wayne Stell. They will In fact, the date and The auction is set for each get a pay raise of auctioneer have been May 5 at the commu- 50 cents an hour. set. nity center. It is open The board took no ac- At its February 1 meet- to anyone. tion to reopen the end ing, the town board The board agreed to of Smith Street. heard from auctioneer a slight modification in A change order for Kenny Gutjahr, who the sheep contract with the radium removal will call the auction. Jerry Rieckenberg. project was approved. Anyone who wants to Rieckenberg asked It adds $2,925 for test take items to the sale the pact to include that equipment and $1,000 will receive 80 percent if a village worker for an air conditioning of the selling price. The leaves the gate open unit to be placed in the other 20 percent will be and sheep get out of the building. split between Gutjahr sewer lagoon grazing Absolute Clean of and the town. area, Rieckenberg will Freeburg was hired to It was stressed that not be responsible. The clean the dining room no junk, chemicals or board will act on the and kitchen at the com- clothing will be accept- change next month. munity center. The cost ed. The board agreed to will be $903. Page 4 County Journal | february 8, 2018

Editorial Staff: Jerry Willis | Larry Willis opinions Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By: John Meacham Madness Meacham By: State money woes hit home e all know about grown tremendously Photos capture the financial State owes local towns over the years. problemsW of the state In turn, the state’s of Illinois. The state is a lot of money credit rating suffers, party’s hissy fit so far in debt that one people leave the state Hortense Greenleaf, publisher of the Kickapoo wonders if it will ever another $426,000. Since 2002, the state to find lower taxes and County Smoke Signal, was shocked beyond belief pay it off. The state owes Chester has annually spent better jobs, and the debt when the leaders of the Catch-A-Cat Party called Far be it from a small more than $1.4 million more money than it grows exponentially. on her to thank her for running an entire page of weekly newspaper to for water, sewer and takes in. Some politicians have pictures documenting their response to president try to come up with a gas service at Menard Make no mistake, it’s good intentions but Harold Scamp’s State of the Sportsman’s Club solution, but there are Correctional Center all about political pow- don’t have the power to address. some obvious changes and the mental health e r. make positive changes, Since photographer Bradley Matthews had that need to be made. center (mostly Menard). Special interest partly because of the caught the Catch-A-Cats grimacing, sticking out Right now, the state The last check for groups get all of the speaker of the house their tongues, holding their noses and sitting on owes the city of Sparta sewer services came in attention, because they and his influence. their hands while everyone else in the audience $130,000 for the 2017 for the Chester Mental bring along lots of cash Meanwhile, small was smiling, cheering, applauding and giving bond payment it prom- Health Center in Janu- and influence for politi- towns suffer because Scamp standing ovation after standing ovation, ised to pay on the shoot- ary. cians in both parties. they aren’t getting paid Hortense had expected the opposition party’s head ing complex water and The state owes Pinck- One big item causing big money, and they honchos to be furious at her, and she told them so. sewer lines the city neyville about $900,000 the debt is state employ- probably can’t cut ser- “No way!” former president Big Jock “Minnow installed. This year, the for water, sewer and ee pensions and other vices to a prison. Seine” O’Brien replied. “We wanted everybody in state will owe Sparta gas at the prison there. benefits. They have It’s a real mess. the county to know how much we despise Scamp. Of course, folks could hear us booing over WKCY, By: Martha Peebles but they couldn’t see our body language on their A Musing View® radios.” “But, the members who attended obviously loved the speech, and polls taken immediately after found that folks overwhelmingly approved Rednecks hit the slopes Scamp’s account of his accomplishments in his first year as chief executive and his proposals for his year, we soon tubing our way at the future,” Hortense observed. Tplanned a mini ski what felt like 45 mph Yes, but all that was an optical illusion, Henrietta and B&B vacation for down an icy hill (but ob- “Rod and Reel” Clinker, Catch-A-Cat candidate for our kids and grandkids viously, I’m not a good president in ‘16, said. as part of their Christ- judge of speed). Getting “The ones who were in the clubhouse that night mas. I kept telling ev- up the hill was no small were what’s left of his hard core base, the Despi- eryone that we were feat either. Allison and cables,” Henrietta argued. “Scamp made sure they going to Hidden Valley I boarded the narrow got in. I’m sure everybody else in that half-mile Ranch, which sounds conveyer lift holding waiting line was on our side. As for those polls, just like a big bottle of onto four tubes and two why, people were just responding to all that Ren- salad dressing. Actu- little girls. der Kickapoo County Extraordinary Once More ally, we went to Hidden It was obvious that we nonsense. I’m sure they’ve come to their senses Valley Ski Resort and were not your typical by now.” Polar Plunge Tubing ski family. Nancy wore That wasn’t what the letters to the editor that in Wildwood, Missouri. Carhartt bib overalls, were pouring in indicated, Hortense revealed. We left on a Friday and Joe wore the denim For example, most of the writers were delighted afternoon to meet the farmer type. Allison that Scamp had cut the annual dues to $75 after kids there later that and I had on a hodge- O’Brien had raised them to $100 and cut the entry day. Apparently, I was podge of clothing, such The Peebles and Mason families at Hidden Valley fees for shooting matches and fishing tourna- so excited about check- as windbreaker pants, ments in half, she said. ing into our Air B & B, jog suit jackets and our car to make the type of flotation device “Smidgens!” exclaimed Yancey Pulaski, one of I didn’t realize I was muck boots. Maizie and trip to Springfield that you could imagine, and the three Catch-A-Cats left on the club’s seven- breaking the speed lim- Kate actually looked night to get their spare they even had a baby member board of directors. “The average member it through Columbia, the most professional in car keys. Thankfully, pool set up for Johnie. will hardly notice the difference.” Illinois. Unfortunate- their K-Mart snow gear. some good samaritan The fridge was ly, the policeman who Arlin looked good, too. had found the keys and stocked with water and Continued on Page 5 spotted me realized it His only costume mal- turned them in. soft drinks. The kitchen and gave me a ticket. function was that he We finally made it was complete with all Normally, Bill does the decided to hook his back to our Air B&B the comforts of home, By Jerry driving and is good key chain outside his in Ballwin, Missouri. including delicious lo- Editor’s Space Willis about obeying the law, jacket, and when it Being only about 20 cally made cookies. Our but due to his recent was time to head back, minutes from Hidden bedrooms were com- foot surgery, I have he realized that he lost Valley, it was a perfect fortable, too. The girls been the designated his keys in the snow. location for us to spend slept in plush mermaid- driver. The key chain included the weekend. This was tails in a room full of Get another haircut Since he couldn’t par- house keys, car keys, an extraordinary ret- Barbie Dolls, and of shudder when anyone says to me, “You need ticipate in the winter work keys and many ro ranch-style home course, Bill and I took Ia haircut.” sports, Bill agreed to others too numerous to with an indoor pool and the master suite right It brings back embarrassing moments. watch Johnie if we put mention. sauna. The kids fell next to the cement pond Hair has always been an issue with me. Now him down for a nap After much searching in love with the place. (pool). We might have that my hair is thin, it is difficult to keep combed. before we left (not Bill, and darkness settling It was obvious that looked like rednecks on When I was younger, the longer my hair became, little Johnie). It worked in, he decided to give up the owners catered to the slopes, but in this the curlier it got. I hate curly hair­, but I like long out perfectly. Arlin, and check the lost and children as there were house, we could have hair. Nancy and Joe went found one more time. age-appropriate toys easily been mistaken When I was very young, longer hair and side- skiing while Allison, He had already decided for everyone. The pool for The Beverly Hillbil- burns were associated with juvenile deliquency, the girls and I were that he would borrow area included every lies. especially in my dad’s mind. If you had a DA or long sideburns, many people thought you were likely going to be in trouble with the law or you were in a motorcycle gang. Letters to the editor ployers are having dif- Those things are not in my nature. We did not effectively done a good job on the A line crossed ficulty finding employ- I wanted longer hair, to be in style with the denounce one man’s case, but I feel that the Editor, County Journal: ees who aren’t high. times of the late 1950s and early 1960s, but Dad behavior or stifle the state’s attorney is drag- Have you noticed how Traffic fatalities have thought otherwise. spread of his poison. We ging his feet. He knows we have lost the capac- doubled. Homeless pop- Back then, Percy had a couple of barbers. I have not imposed any who all of the people ity to recognize moral ulations have skyrock- would go to Scootie Rogers. I think his real name penalty or sanctions involved are and has lines that should not eted. Marijuana-related was Claude Jr. against NFL players evidence to prove it. be crossed? Or how we hospitalizations and Scootie had a barbershop in the basement of his who refuse to honor But still, there is no refuse to protect recog- calls to poison control mother’s home. and respect our flag arrest warrant out for nizable lines? centers have escalated I would go to Scootie and tell him how I wanted and anthem. these people. The United States is through the roof. by hair cut, pay him 50 cents or so and go home. Instead, we have My family wants clo- a nation of historically Will this be Illinois’ As soon as Dad saw my haircut, he would get allowed them to ar- sure. preeminent greatness. future? angry. rogantly cross a line Tammy Brooks In recognition of our On the March 20, the “You go back down there and tell him (Scootie) which should not be Sparta stellar achievements, primary ballot in Cook to take off more hair,” Dad said. crossed with impunity. NOTE: The County we rightfully conse- County—and most like- I was embarrassed, but back I would go. Scootie We may be required to Journal contacted Ran- crate two symbols: our ly for the entire state in would chuckle a little then proceed to make me allow actions we find to dolph County State’s At- national flag and an- November—voters will look like Dad wanted—at no extra charge, mind be offensive, but we are torney Walker. He said them. be asked whether mari- you. not required to condone the investigation is on- These two symbols, juana should be legal. “Tell him, ‘clippers on the side,”’ Dad would say. such behavior. going, and charges will whether flown or sung, If these referendums So I did. Our nation will re- be filed when it is ap- epitomize our collective pass, lawmakers will That scenario played out more than once. main strong and vi- propriate to do so. values, achievements be emboldened, and Today I go to Tub Pautler in Sparta. He does a brant only if, through and aspirations. They Illinois’ future and the fine job, and I have never had to return fora unified public opinion, represent everything future of our children second clipping. we aggressively protect Don’t legalize that is good about our will go up in smoke. Now, if anyone tells me I need a haircut, I delib- those things which are nation. marijuana Kathy Valente erately wait a couple more weeks. I decide when sacred to us. In recent months, one Tinley Park my hair gets cut. Alternatively, wide- Editor, County Journal: man, a true pariah, spread indolence will With absolutely no Illinois Family Institute On the other hand, Mother Nature is giving me has publicly mocked her own haircut these days. surely propel us into regard for solid facts the symbols we hold sa- the cesspool of national or evidence from other cred. Yes, protests and degradation and decay. states, lawmakers are There are differ- vile acts are tolerated Chris Tabing set to legalize and tax Policies Of The County Journal because of other free- Coulterville marijuana. ent kinds of love A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. doms embodied within They are actually will- Editor, County Journal: Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein our Constitution. ing to put our children’s When we think of Val- Co-Owners/Co-Publishers Tolerance, however, No arrests future at great risk entine’s Day, the day Published Each Thursday does not compel us to Editor, County Journal: for an insignificant we’ve chosen to express 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 legitimize aberrant and My home in Sparta amount of revenue. our love for that special disgusting behavior. was illegally entered by someone, we almost (618) 497-8272 In Colorado, pot Our national response two suspects. One had brings in 0.08 percent always think of red Letters to the editor must be signed in order to the despicable con- a gun pointed at my of their annual budget. hearts. to be published. A telephone number is also re- duct of National Foot- 94-year-old mother and Have we really sunk When Jesus chose to quired for verification. Letters and news items ball League players has 21-year-old daughter. are published at the discretion of the editors. All this low? express His love for copy will be edited. The County Journal does not been abysmal. Sparta police have Recreational marijua- us He chose a differ- publish poetry. na has affected every ent symbol. He chose a Classified advertising must be prepaid except part of society in states cross—a rugged, splin- for established accounts. Political and certain County Journal (USPS 549-110) River Stages that have legalized it. tered way of death. other advertising must be prepaid. Mississippi At Chester Any person or organization holding a money is published weekly on Thursdays The increase in ado- for 75¢ each issue,$26.00 per year making event and wanting it advertised in the Flood Stage 27 Ft. lescent and teen use Continued on Page 5 County Journal must discuss their promotion with in Randolph, Perry and Jackson $ is staggering. In Colo- the advertising department. Generally, if the orga- counties and Marissa. 28.00 per nization charges for the event, goods or services, year in Illinois, $33.00 per year Feb. 01...... 7.8 rado, it’s the No. 1 prob- Correction the County Journal charges to advertise its event. elsewhere, by County Journal, Feb. 02...... 7.2 lem in schools. Medical Last week’s honor roll Letters advocating a candidate or referendum Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, Feb. 03...... 6.6 research has found that section omitted the last will be published as a letter to the editor until two Illinois, 62272. Periodicals youth who use mari- weeks before an election. Within that two weeks Feb. 04...... 6.3 name of a freshman postage paid at Percy, Illinois. juana regularly risk such promotions will be published only as paid Feb. 05...... 5.1 honoree at Chester advertisement. POSTMASTER: Send address losing eight IQ points High School. Jasmine Feb. 06...... 4.5 Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so changes to County Journal, or more. Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, Anaya was named to in a paid advertisement. Thank you notes will not Feb. 07...... 4.0 In states with recre- be included in news stories. Illinois 62272. the second quarter hon- ational marijuana, em- or roll. County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 5 Mott named Chester code officer By Dan Zobel After a 25-minute Complex from March 1 seven years, Chester Lorin Mott will be conversation behind through October 1. will see a reduction in Chester’s full-time code closed doors, the coun- The groundskeeper property taxes to make enforcement officer. cil approved the code will be paid $10 per up for what it received The city council ap- enforcement officer to hour not to exceed 30 through the over as- proved Mayor Tom receive a $42,000 sal- hours per week. sessment. Page’s appointment of ary for one year start- A resolution was ap- The council approved Mott, who was an al- ing February 16. proved regarding a to give James Brock- derman several years Mott is currently the real property tax as- meyer’s police revolver ago, as well as Mott’s part-time code enforce- sessment settlement to his father Donald salary and an amend- ment officer. The full- between the Manor at Brockmeyer. ment to the code en- time title will start Craig Farms and Ran- Police Chief Ryan Cof- forcement officer or- February 16 and his dolph County. fey said the police and dinance, which made salary will be prorated The Manor filed a tax fire departments are the position full-time through April 2, which objection, claiming it planning a large-scale instead of part-time. will mark the end of was over assessed. training activity. Prior to appointing the fiscal year. Kerkhover explained Coffey said it will be and approving Mott for In other news, the that the county asked a two-part event, in- the position, the coun- council approved to the city to approve the cluding tactical active cil deliberated over the write off just over agreement because the shooter-based training salary for the position. $5,000 of utility ac- city received a percent- sometime in May. Page suggested counts as bad debt. age of the disburse- Page reported that $45,000 for one year, Attorney Jeff Kerk- ment. the KMOV Channel 4 which would be no hover explained that Over the next seven weather team will be at more than the newest even with the accounts years, the Manor will Chester Grade School superintendent. written off, the city can be reimbursed from February 22 to do live Before further dis- still attempt to collect the county what it is weather broadcasts at cussion took place, Al- what is owed. owed. 4, 5 and 6 p.m. They derman Robert Platt The council approved Kerkhover said the will make a presenta- moved to take the sal- to advertise for a sea- city is not required to tion and be available ary talks into executive sonal groundskeeper pay anything out of for pictures and auto- session. position for the Cohen pocket, but in those graphs. Black history project Tara Penny’s sixth through eighth- grade Sparta Lincoln students recently completed a Black History Month project. The assignment was to make a poster of an influential African American, explaining the individual’s achievements and personal life. Black history highlights run through Febru- ary.

Segar...From Page 1______work for King Fea- a new character. It the midst of the Great beloved companions, tures. was a sailor that many Depression, Segar be- as real as any of the During his time in Chester residents at came a wealthy man. people in his life. New York, Segar de- the time believed was However, in 1938, less One obituary notes veloped the “Thimble based on Chester man than a decade after that Segar “lived with Theatre” series, which Rocky Feigle. Pope- creating his most fa- his characters and was the earliest se- ye first appeared in mous character, Segar talked about them as ries of characters that print January 17, 1929, died in California at he would about any would come to be led when he was employed age 43 after a lengthy near acquaintance.” by Popeye. by Olive’s brother, Cas- illness. Segar insisted that Some of the charac- tor Oyl, to sail him to Segar’s only appren- he couldn’t manipulate ters in “Thimble The- a casino on an island. tice and assistant, Bud his characters, but atre” were based on As readers fell in love Sagendorf, carried on simply let them do as Chester residents, such with Popeye and his with Popeye after his they pleased. as Wimpy, who was rough, blue collar per- mentor’s death. Sagendorf writes about modeled after Segar’s sonality, he became the In “Popeye: The First this method in his book. former boss Schuchert. lead character of the 50 Years,” Sagendorf “My family and I have As Segar’s career strip, and Olive Oyl, writes about the pa- lived with them (Pop- took off, he and his an original “Thimble tience and kindness eye and company) day young family moved to Theatre” character, be- Segar and his fam- and night for most of Santa Monica, Califor- came his sweetheart. ily showed him as he our lives,” Sagendorf nia in 1929. The success of Popeye worked long hours in said. “Their problems While developing a meant increased syn- their home. have been our prob- storyline for “Thimble dication for “Thimble For Segar, Popeye lems, and at times, Theatre,” he included Theatre,” and even in and his friends were ours have been theirs.” Letters...From Page 4______Jesus loved us uncon- God require of thee but feed the mind with the the FBI and the DOJ ventionally, uncondition- to fear the Lord thy God, truths of God, to purge are in their ivory tow- ally. He loved us even to walk in His ways and the imagination by the ers every day thinking when we did not invite to love Him . . .” Jer. 31:3 beauty of God, to open of how to destroy the Him to do so. Even while tells us that God loves up the heart to the love of United States. we were still in our sins, us with an everlasting God, to devote the will to In the rank and file He loved us. love. When God spoke the purpose of God.” of the FBI and DOJ, I’ve seen different defi- of His love for the rebel- When God loves us, it there are God-fearing, nitions for the kind of lious Children of Israel, is an active love, mov- law-abiding American love that God has for us. through Hosea 11:4, He ing to make us what we citizens who are doing His love is called agape said, “I led them with were always intended to their jobs correctly. love. cords of love.” be, not necessarily who President Trump One definition states, Rom. 13:10 and Heb. 13:1 we think we want to was right. The FBI and “It almost defies descrip- reminds us that this love be. Truly loving Him in DOJ deep state hierar- tion. It means a deter- is to shine out from us return always helps us chies were spying on mined good will that is and touch those around to follow instead of lead. him with lies and bias. not easily discouraged. us. 1 John 4:7 reminds us Happy Valentine’s Day. Congress needs to It is God’s kind of love that love is of God. And Roger Long start a special coun- expressed in Christ and the list goes on. The love Coulterville sel and grand jury to extended spontaneously of the Father through send the FBI and DOJ and generously in on- His Son is to change us, hierarchies who broke going care. It acts in to bring us to repentance FBI bias laws to prison. They other’s best interest, even and then splash out on Editor, County Jour- have committed crimes when rejected. It is self- those around us. As Paul nal: worse that Watergate. giving without counting reminds us, we are to live The deep state hi- President Donald the cost.” it out in the world so oth- erarchies of the FBI Trump, alias Trump There are so very many ers come to Christ. and Department of for God, will sound in verses in the Bible that William Temple, a for- Justice, behind closed the White House, then deal with His love and mer Arch Bishop of Can- doors using lies and Trump of God will how He desires us to terbury made this state- bias against President sound, and Jesus will respond. Deut. 10:12-13 ment, “For to worship is Trump, has been re- return. contains these words, to quicken the conscious vealed. George Culley “What doeth the Lord thy by the holiness of God, to The hierarchies of Pinckneyville

Meacham...From Page 4______“Well, all I know is ing his campaign, he then told O’Brien that to power in November that our lead story was now offering to most Smoke Signal and finish the primary this week will be that let those already there readers appreciated reconfiguration he’d K. Boomers Sporting apply for membership, Scamp’s tough stance begun during his two Goods in Chiefton is provided the board ap- on competition with terms. adding 10 salesper- propriated funds for a the rival Coyote Coun- “By the way, if you sons and five cashiers fence high enough and ty club. hadn’t printed those to its staff immediate- strong enough to pre- “Kickapoo County pictures of us for free, ly and plans to break vent future illegal entry. has won every trap- we’d have bought a ground on a new store “Never!” Pulaski shoot since he lifted full-page ad to pub- in Round Corner in roared. “That’s not your regulations re- lish them, ourselves, April,” Hortense told who we are. We want quiring them to wear so I guess we cost you her guests. those Visionaries as blindfolds and use some money,” Big Jock Other writers sup- voters­—I mean, as slingshots instead of said as he and his co- ported Scamp’s plan members—but the shotguns,” she said. horts stood to leave. for dealing with tres- most we’ll agree to is O’Brien said the acer- “I certainly hope they passers on the club’s a study of border secu- bic claspers in the club bring you all the re- grounds, the publish- rity, and you can quote had better enjoy their sults you so richly de- er continued. Even me on that.” moment in the sun, be- serve!” Hortense said though he’d promised Hortense said she cause the Catch-A-Cats as she showed them to to evict them all dur- would, for sure. She were sure to return the door. Page 6 County Journal | February 8, 2018

Willisville area resident Meeting on winter growing complains about Lake Dr. A meeting regarding the Ava Blacktop near rigation, row covers winter high tunnels, Murphysboro. and what to plant. Some Perry County be, and there are some switched its third-party which can provide Nathan Johanning Those planning to residents attended the roads that are worse administrator that it year-round vegetable from the Extension attend should register February 1 meeting of than Lake Drive. used for the county. production, will be will explore the world by February 23 on- the Perry County Board “It’s a sad state that Previously, Snedeker held at 10 a.m. Satur- of the winter growing line at go.illinois.edu/ of Commissioners to we’re in,” Otten said. used Medical Mutual day, February 24 at season. hightunnel or call the raise concerns about “We just lack the money to handle its claims. the Jackson County Johanning will dis- Extension office at the road on which they to get to it all.” Due to cost and plan Extension office off cuss germination, ir- 687-1727. live. Coleman said that if concerns, it switched to Scott Coleman, who the county spent the CoreSource. Snedeker lives at 5104 Lake Drive, money to maintain that said claim processing spoke on behalf of the road, it could avert big- has moved much more residents who were ger problems in the smoothly with the new concerned about the future. third-party administra- maintenance of Lake Otten said the county tor. Drive from Route 4 to does what it can with Overall, Snedeker Peach Street in Wil- the money it has. said 2017 was a good lisville. “Our income has plan year, due to lower Lake Drive is the coun- stayed flat, but our ex- costs than expected. ty line, and that section penses have increased “This is the fifth year of the road is main- each year,” Otten said. in a row we’ve had a tained by Perry County. Earlier in the meeting, good plan year,” Sned- Coleman said that the board of commis- eker said. more than 10 years sioners approved the The county board also ago, the road district material bids for the approved two letters of repaved that road, and highway department, support. it held up well. which will pay for what The first was for a However, he said the work the county will do potential project to roadway has worn through the rest of the renovate the square down, and the edges fiscal year. road around the coun- have deteriorated. Coleman asked how ty courthouse. That Coleman said it would Otten decides which project is in the early be a shame to waste roads will get mainte- stages of planning. all the work that the nance and when. The other was for county did on that road “We go north one year WDQN in its pursuit of due to lack of timely and south the next,” Ot- acquiring an FM broad- maintenance. ten said. casting license. Additionally, Coleman Based on figures re- County Clerk Josh said that when it rains, leased by Otten, ex- Gross said the FM fre- water runs across the penses for highway ma- quency would give road and ponds on it. terials for the year total WDQN a more power- “It’s a highly traveled almost $578,000. ful signal that could be road,” Coleman said. “If Otten said that if all utilized in the event of it would be sealed, we goes as projected, the an emergency, when would have a road for unit road district will the county may need to another five to 10 years.” be down about $33,000 relay important infor- Perry County highway for the year, a 6 percent mation to residents. engineer Brian Otten funding decrease. Waste management would make no com- In other news, Alex coordinator Becky mitment to do anything Snedeker of Snedeker Tracy said the upper to the road. He said a Risk Management gave level of the government lack of funds prevents an update to the board building will have a the county from main- about its risk manage- drop box for residents taining every road to ment program. to dispose of old mer- the standard it should Last year, Snedeker cury thermometers. Relay For Life art show Relay For Life of Ran- the interior of a car There will be a dona- dolph County will hold trailer is the canvas. tion box set up, as well an art show in Red Bud Two local artists will as someone to help visi- Sunday, February 18 to paint on site and two tors make online dona- raise money for its vari- others will bring ma- tions. Coffee, cocoa and ous services. terials for interactive water will be available The Color A World exhibits. for sale. Without Cancer art Pamela Wegener and The money raised will showcase will take Terry Meyer will pro- go toward wigs, post- place in the new gym vide music. surgery yoga classes at Red Bud High School Relay team captain and rides to cancer from 2 to 5 p.m. and Debra McCutcheon said treatments provided by will feature the work the organization is not the American Cancer of more than 20 artists. charging for attend- Society. All but one exhibit ance nor will it charge For more information, will be in the gym. That artists to showcase call McCutcheon at 980- one will be outside, as their work. 7033. Party change The Tilden library’s Garver youth Valentine’s Day party has been moved attends to Monday, February 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. It was originally institute scheduled for Febru- ary 15. Lisa Garver of Ava, a managing partner of Modern Woomen of America, recently at- tended the Modern Wood- Lisa Garver men Leadership Career Institute in Rock Island, Modern Woodmen is Illinois. a fraternal financial The event was held services organization for top representatives that offers member ben- of Modern Woodmen to efits to individuals and learn ways to lead and families throughout the motivate their employees. country. S’ville Peace Ash Wed. Peace Lutheran Church Services times will be at in Steeleville will hold 12:30 and 7. Ash Wednesday services The services will in- February 14 with two clude the imposition of worship opportunities. ashes and Communion.

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Hosted By Kaskaskia VFW Auxiliary Club Saturday, February 10 Dinner 5pm-9pm • Dance 7pm-11pm 14 oz. Ribeye Steak Dinner And Baked Potato Or French Dance Music By Fries, Texas Toast, Salad Bar And Dessert Josh Simmons

Per Person With Advance $ Notice. Call 826-3411 To 19 Reserve Your Steak. Or $21 Per Person At The Door Appetizers Available Childʼs Plate $7.50 Chicken Strips & Fries

Kaskaskia VFW Post 3553 939 State St • Chester • 618-826-3411 february 8, 2018 Section Section Two Two

Steeleville parking tightens

Big event parking and both sides of Mas- town. around the Steeleville sachusetts from Gar- The fee for a three- Americal Legion hall field to Chester. quarter-inch meter is going to get a little The parking ban will goes from $175 to $700. tighter. take effect as soon as The fee for a one-inch Monday night, the the signs are installed. meter is now $1,100 Steeleville Town Steeleville previously and for a two-inch, Board approved an instructed police to en- $4,200. The cost for ordinance limiting force other parking larger meters had pre- parking on portions of regulations around viously been negotia- American Legion three streets—Chester, the Legion. ble. Jasper and Massa- Police Chief Jim Zeid- An ordinance was chusetts. They are all ler said that last week approved setting a near the Legion hall. during the Thursday bond requirement for Mayor Bob Sutton night Queen of Hearts managers of raffles said people have been drawing, his officers with a prize of less parking cars in resi- wrote 10 tickets. The than $1,000. dents’ yards, and some fine is $10. For those raffles, the of the streets effected In other action, the manager must have a are narrow. He said a board approved a surety bond equal to the lot of residents have resolution that will total value of the prize. been complaining. allow employees to The ordinance does No “South Chester Street include cash pay- not include poker runs. Parking from Harold to Wil- ments from the city The board gave per- East liams is narrow,” said for health insurance mission for Fire Chief Side Sutton. “You couldn’t as retirement (IMRF) Rich Reitz to apply for Only get an emergency ve- earnings. Those pay- a grant to buy new air- hicle through there.” ments will be consid- packs. The cost would Sutton said the park- ered as wages. be about $24,000. If ing ban will include It was agreed to approved, the grant all activities such as donate $250 to the would cover all of the the Queen of Hearts, Steeleville Chamber cost. Fourth of July and any of Commerce’s an- The senior center other events. nual dinner meeting. will get a new floor. The streets effect- It will be held Febru- Sutton said work will ed are South Chester ary 27. start Monday, Febru- (east side) from Wil- Water tap fees were ary 19, and the center liams to Harold; both increased to coincide will be closed that en- sides of Jasper from with the cost of the tire week for the work Garfield to Chester installation by the to be completed. The red lines show where parking will not be allowed. Google maps. SWCD election results Ellis Grove meets Spotting risky behavior Ron Bleem, Carolyn Holder and Liquor license for barbecue Luke Kilgore were elected February Action was light at the El- Marissa High School signal that a young 1 to the Randolph County Soil and will host an inter- person is involved in lis Grove Town Board meet- Marissa Water Conservation District board ing Monday night. active event aimed risky activities such of directors. at helping parents as drug and alcohol In the only action noted, High School The three will serve two-year the board issued a liquor li- spot risky behavior in abuse. terms. their children. program The event is free cense to the fire department They will join board members Ron for its car show and barbe- Hidden In Plain and open to adults Deterding and Joyce Schmoll at View will display an entation at 5. throughout the area, cue, which will be held Sep- the next SWCD meeting Thursday, tember 15. exhibit in Marissa The exhibit is a not just Marissa resi- March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Randolph Tuesday, February 13 model of a teenager’s dents. The next neighborhood County office complex/USDA build- watch meeting is March 12 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. bedroom contain- Children are not al- ing in Sparta. There will be a pres- ing items that could lowed in the exhibit. at 6 p.m. at the town hall.

477 E. St. Louis St. 1200 N. Market St. Nashville, IL Sparta, IL 443-2111 327-AUTO Formerly SVANDA 2017 Buick Encore 2017 Buick LaCrosse 2018 Buick Envision 2018 Buick Encore 2017 GMC Sierra SLE 2018 GMC Canyon 4x4 2018 GMC Terrain SLT 2018 GMC Acadia SLE Essence Preferred Essence Preferred Z71, Crew, 4x4 Ext. Cab Loaded Heated Leather, 18” Chrome, Sunroof, Navigation

MSRP 39,110 MSRP 36,790 MSRP 34,050 MSRP 36,990 MSRP 30,820 Discount -1,750 MSRP 25,340 MSRP 50,595 Discount -750 Discount -1,750 Discount -1,500 MSRP 32,325 Discount -2,750 Rebate -6,250 Discount -842 Discount -3,300 Conquest -1,000 Rebate -3,250 Rebate -5,750 Discount -2,500 Rebate -5,000 GM Card Bonus -250 Rebate -3,250 Pkg. Discount -700 Trade In Asst. -2,000 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus Rebate -3,250 GM Card Bonus -250 -250 Down Pymt. Asst. -750 Rebate -5,750 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 Down Pymt. Asst. -750 $ GM Card Bonus -250 $ $ $ SALE $ $ Down Pymt. Asst. -1,000 $ SALE SALE 28,990 SALE 30,110 SALE 20,998 SALE 26,820 SALE 30,790 26,550 26,325 $ $ $ $ /Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% 84 Mo./4.9% $ $ $ $ 365/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 359 369/Mo. 295/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% SALE 39,595 375/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 385/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% 369/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% $6,000 OFF! $8,000 OFF! $9,000 OFF! $11,000 OFF! $4,000 OFF! $6,000 OFF! $7,500 OFF! 2017 Chevrolet Express 2017 Chevrolet Trax LT 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2500 Cargo Van LTZ Crew, 4x4 Black Out Edition Sunroof, 20” Wheels Sunroof, Bose 5.3L, 4x4, Double Cab

MSRP 41,810 MSRP 36,090 MSRP 34,745 MSRP 24,245 MSRP 25,665 MSRP 36,310 Discount -4,733 Discount -3,733 Discount -3,233 Discount -1,729 MSRP 54,435 Discount -1,733 Discount -2,233 Rebate -4,017 Conquest -2,000 Rebate -5,517 Rebate -5,267 Discount -4,733 Rebate -4,017 Rebate -5,517 Down Pymt. Asst. -1,000 Rebate -2,017 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 Rebate -4,017 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 Down Pymt. Asst. -1,000 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 $ $ GM Card Bonus -250 $ $ $ $ SALE 25,745 SALE 16,999 SALE 31,810 SALE 28,090 SALE 19,665 SALE 28,310 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 315/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% 229/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% SALE 44,435 396/Mo. 84 Mo./5.5% 339/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% 269/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 349/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% $9,000 OFF! $10,000 OFF! $10,000 OFF! $8,000 OFF! $6,000 OFF! $8,000 OFF! 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2018 Chevrolet Impala LS 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2018 Chevrolet Colorado 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT Automatic Ext. Cab Crew, 4x4, All-Star

MSRP 26,405 MSRP 24,425 MSRP 28,925 MSRP 20,400 Discount -2,906 MSRP 26,575 Discount -1,176 Discount -750 Discount -510 Rebate -500 Discount -736 MSRP 47,970 Rebate -3,000 Rebate -2,000 Conquest Rebate -1,000 Down Pymt. Asst. -750 -1,000 Discount -3,750 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 GM Card Bonus -250 Rebate -5,000 $ $ $ $ Down Pymt. Asst. -1,000 SALE 18,890 $ GM Card Bonus -250 SALE 19,999 SALE 25,925 SALE 21,999 SALE 24,589 $ $ $ $ $ $ 0% 72 Mo. / 234/Mo. 239/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 325/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% 309/Mo. 72 Mo./4.5% 299/Mo. 84 Mo./4.9% SALE 37,970 $10,000 OFF! VEHICLE SALE PYMT MO APR VEHICLE SALE PYMT MO APR VEHICLE SALE PYMT MO APR 2016 BUICK ENCLAVE LEATHER GROUP ...... 28,973 ...409 ....72 .....4.5 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT ...... 17,973 ...259 ....72 .....4.5 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT AWD ...... 25,973 ...369 ....72 .....4.5 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE LEATHER GROUP ...... 11,973 ...189 ....63 .....3.9 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT ...... 15,473 ...249 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT ...... 22,973 ...335 ....72 .....4.5 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE PREMIUM ...... 28,973 ...409 ....72 .....4.5 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS ...... 6,973 ...139 ....48 .....4.5 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT ...... 21,473 ...315 ....72 .....4.5 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE PREMIUM ...... 20,973 ..299 ...72 .....4.5 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU 2LT ...... 15,973 ...255 ....63 .....3.9 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX LS ...... 15,973 ...229 ....72 .....4.5 2015 BUICK ENCORE BASE ...... 17,473 ...249 ....72 .....4.5 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS ...... 16,973 ...269 ....63 .....3.9 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED ...... 3,973 .....85 ....48 .....4.5 2015 BUICK ENCORE CONVENIENCE ...... 16,973 ...269 ....63 .....3.9 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT ...... 12,473 ...199 ....63 .....3.9 2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW SXT BIGHORN 4X4 ....8,973 ...145 ....63 .....3.9 2011 BUICK LACROSSE CXS ...... 9,973 ...199 ....48 .....3.9 2014 CHEVROLET SILV C1500 LT CREW ...... 26,973 ...385 ....72 .....4.5 2016 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 4X4 ...... 29,473 ...419 ....72 .....4.5 2013 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM I ...... 18,473 ..265 ....72 .....4.5 2011 CHEVROLET SILV C1500 LT CREW ...... 20,973 ...299 ....72 .....4.5 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ...... 35,473 ...459 ....84 .....5.5 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM II ...... 12,973 ...209 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 HIGH COUN ...... 40,973 ...529 ....84 .....5.5 2010 FORD F-150 XLT CREW 4X4 ...... 12,973 ...205 ....63 .....3.9 2013 BUICK REGAL GRAND SPORT ...... 18,473 ...265 ....72 .....4.5 2011 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LS REG ...... 9,473 ...152 ....63 .....3.9 2012 FORD FUSION SE ...... 8,973 ...145 ....63 .....3.9 2014 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM II ...... 18,973 ...269 ....72 .....4.5 2016 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LT CREW ...... 34,973 ...455 ....84 .....5.5 2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI ...... 39,473 ...509 ....84 .....5.5 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT 4X4 ...... 15,973 ...255 ....63 .....3.9 2016 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LT CREW ...... 29,973 ...429 ....72 .....4.5 2017 GMC CANYON CREW SLT DIESEL 4X4 ...... 36,473 ...469 ....84 .....5.5 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2LT RS ...... 18,473 ...265 ....72 .....4.5 2015 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LT AS DBL ...... 30,973 ...399 ....84 .....5.5 2017 GMC SIERRA K1500 SLT CREW...... 43,973 ...569 ....84 .....5.5 2017 CHEVY COLORADO CREW LT LUXURY 4X4 ..34,473 ...445 ....84 .....5.5 2013 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LT CREW ...... 24,973 ...359 ....72 .....4.5 2014 GMC SIERRA K1500 SLT CREW...... 35,973 ...465 ....84 .....5.5 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT ...... 15,473 ...249 ....63 .....3.9 2012 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LT CREW ...... 23,473 ...335 ....72 .....4.5 2014 GMC TERRAIN SLT ...... 16,473 ...259 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT ...... 13,973 ...219 ....63 .....3.9 2017 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LTZ CREW ...... 41,973 ...545 ....84 .....5.5 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT LIMITED ...... 14,473 ...229 ....63 .....3.9 2013 HYUNDIA SONATA GLS ...... 8,973 ...145 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LTZ CREW ...... 34,973 ...449 ....84 .....5.5 2013 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LIMITED ...... 21,973 ...315 ....72 .....4.5 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE LTZ ...... 16,973 ...269 ....63 .....3.9 2016 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LTZ Z71 CREW ...... 40,973 ...529 ....84 .....5.5 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2LT ...... 9,973 ...159 ....63 .....3.9 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE ...... 4,973 ...139 ....36 .....4.5 2014 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LTZ Z71 CREW ...... 28,973 ...415 ....72 .....4.5 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE S TOURING ...... 6,973 ...149 ....48 .....4.5 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT ...... 17,973 ...259 ....72 .....4.5 269 ....63 .....3.9 2008 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 LTZ EXT ...... 16,973 ... 2014 NISSAN ROGUE SL ...... 20,973 ...299 ....72 .....4.5 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT ...... 14,973 ...239 ....63 .....3.9 2015 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 WT DBL ...... 25,973 ...369 ....72 .....4.5 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT ...... 10,973 ...175 ....63 .....3.9 2011 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 WT EXT ...... 14,973 ...239 ....63 .....3.9 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA 3.5L ...... 2,473 ...109 ....24 .....4.5 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT ...... 11,973 ...189 ....63 .....3.9 2005 CHEVROLET SILV K1500 Z71 EXT ...... 9,973 ...159 ....63 .....3.9 2014 RAM 1500 QUAD BIG HORN 4X4 ...... 26,973 ...385 ....72 .....4.5 2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ ...... 12,473 ...199 ....63 .....3.9 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT 4X4 ...... 12,973 ...205 ....63 .....3.9 2017 RAM 2500 DIESEL SLT CREW ...... 42,973 ...555 ....84 .....5.5 2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT ...... 17,973 ...259 ....72 .....4.5 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ 4X4 ...... 21,973 ...315 ....72 .....4.5 2012 RAM 2500 ST CREW ...... 22,973 ...329 ....72 .....4.5

*All payments with 10% cash down or trade plus tax, title, lic. & doc. fee with approved credit. Dealer will not honor pricing errors in this ad. Interest rates are 3.9% 63 Mo.; 4.9% 72-75 Mo.; 5.5% 84 Mo. on used. Chevy Employee Discount available only on 2017 models excluding select base trims and purchase of 2018 Equinox and Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. Not available with other o ers. At participating dealers. All New GMCs are at the Sparta location. Page 8 County Journal | february 8, 2018 business Chester chamber s’ship dinner The Chester Chamber of Commerce will hold its all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp dinner Fri- day, February 16 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost for an adult is $10. Children under 10 are $5, and kids un- der 5 eat free. Carry-outs will be Kurwicki, Liefer winners available and may be Clarence Kurwicki of Steeleville was the ordered in advance by winner of At-Home Health Care’s $50 Visa calling 826-3316. gift card during Sparta hospital’s health Proceeds from the fair January 27. Kurwicki is shown dinner will go toward above with At-Home administrator the chamber’s $1,000 Cheryl Adams. Sandy Liefer of Ruma won scholarship that will be the Fitbit Ionic watch. awarded in the spring. Donation for food pantry The chamber will also Matt Eisenhauer, left, from H&R Block in Sparta recently presented host its lunch program a donation to Mark North, chairman of the Sparta Area Food Pantry, at the Eagles Club Tues- which serves residents of the Sparta school district. During tax sea- day, February 20 at son, H&R Block is collecting food donations to help Block Out Hunger. noon. The pantry, housed at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sparta, is Tammy Grah of the open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to noon. Chester library will give a presentation on the Smithsonian ex- hibit, which will visit the library in October. The lunch program is open to the public. Lunch will not be pro- vided but can be or- dered from the menu. For more information on these events, call the chamber office at 826-2721. Marissa chamber dinner is Saturday at the Bullpen The Marissa Cham- Entertainment for a person. The prices ber of Commerce will the evening will be include dinner. hold its annual din- from 8 to 10 by Ev- Show tickets only ner meeting this Sat- erett Dean, an Elvis are $15, with the urday at the Bullpen Presley impersona- doors opening at 7:30. in New Athens. tor, and his band the The chamber will A social hour with a Lonesome Hearts. also announce its cash bar will start at Tickets are $25 a most valuable person Sand table donation 5:30, with dinner at person or $45 a cou- of the year award that The Coulterville VFW Auxiliary donated a sand and water table 6:30. ple. VIP seating is $30 evening. to the early childhood class at Coulterville School. Shown are Superintendent Karen Albers, student Eden Bonds and auxiliary Steeleville chamber dinner set member Mike Raney. Tickets are availa- Renee Rheinecker at for citizen of the year. ble for the Steeleville 965-9555. They must be mailed by Chamber of Commerce The chamber is still February 16 to Box 177, NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR annual dinner, which taking nominations Steeleville, IL 62288. will be held Tuesday, February 27 in the Steeleville American Legion large hall. Chocolate Covered The evening will be- gin with a social hour Strawberries at 5:30, followed by the dinner, served by BONELESS SIRLOIN SIRLOIN WHOLE Butcher’s Block, and BEEF BRISKET the program. PORK LOIN TIP ROAST TIP STEAK The program will in- $ $ $ $ clude the presentation 2.09LB 3.69LB 3.99LB 3.99LB of the citizen of the David M. Holder year and education ap- Certified Public Accountant preciation awards. The dinner is open Call 443-5050 to the public, but tick- ets must be purchased Here To Serve or reserved prior to You With the dinner. Tickets are • Fast, Courteous Service available at Steeleville • Affordable Rates Village Hall, First Na- • Individual & Business tional Bank of Steele- • Professional Care To Details 1505 N. Market • Northtown Center ville, First State Bank • Electronic Filing Available SPARTA • 443-3900 of Campbell Hill and Located on Rte. 154 West of Sparta Rheinecker Chiroprac- tic Care. For more information or to reserve tickets by February 20, call Dr.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY electriciAn Auto PArts/service cleAning Testing includes: KEN Hall Froemling “YOUʼLL COME CLEAN WITH Danbury’s Y Cholesterol Electric, Inc. Tire & Supply PROFESSIONAL CLEANING US!” Y Residential • Farm • Commercial 1089 Tanner Rd. Triglycerides EmErgEncy SErvicE AvAilAblE CARPET AVA UPHOLSTERY Y Low-density lipoprotein (618) 443-3013 426-3661 618-497-8849 cholesterol Y High-density February 12-16, 2018 clock rePAir HeAting/cooling HeAting/cooling lipoprotein cholesterol 30 Years PROVEN Customer Satisfaction 7:30 a.m.—10: 30 a.m. Y Liver function DaNIEl’S Heartland Clock Repair Heating & Cooling A/C & Heating, Inc. Y Creatinine Free Pick-Up & Delivery! -$25.00- FREE Accredited Member of BBB Jason Brown Y Glucose Williams Estimates Howard Miller & 502 W. ShaWneetoWn trail Laboratory All Work Steeleville Guaranteed! Ridgeway Warranty Center (618) 826-HEAT 965-2040 In addition to screening for heart disease, the Healthy Heart (573) 517-3387 Service Agreements Panel will screen for diabetes and liver/kidney function. ProPAne No appointments necessary. Fasting is required.

County Journal Pinckneyville 5383 State Route 154 1101 E. Pine • PO Box 369 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 443-4358 • Sparta Community Hospital Phone Toll Free Percy • 618-497-8272 618-357-2187 1-800-477-4358 countyjournal.org Leading the way to a healthier tomorrow. www.pvillehosp.org County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 9 Marissa council has problem with Whaley mechanic shop By Mike Trotter come a storage spot for upcoming lease agree- While no specific ac- a large number of ve- ment. tion has been taken, the hicles. There have also A motion passed to Marissa Village Board been complaints about sign a three-year agree- spent much of Mon- noise from work going ment with St. Clair day night’s meeting on fairly late at night. County Coordinated discussing an ongoing The council and the Services for emergency problem with a local village’s attorney will dispatching services. car repair business. explore their options Roy Dean Dickey Last October, a busi- on dealing with the spoke to the council ness license was ap- situation. seeking permission to proved for Cody Wha- The council agreed to plant a tree in the city ley to open a mechanic sell a truck to Danny park. The tree, along shop at 960 N. Main Geralds for $400. The with a plaque or com- Street. truck is no longer used memorative stone, will At that time, the coun- by the village and was serve as a memorial to cil members made it to be sold for scrap. former Marissa resi- known they wanted A motion passed to do- dent Marilyn Fett, who the property to be kept nate $100 to the Marissa passed away recently. clean and a fence in- High School after prom The council agreed stalled to keep cars and party. that it was an appropri- parts from being vis- A redesigned en- ate project and gave its ible from Main Street trance is coming to the approval. and becoming an eye- medical clinic build- The next council meet- sore. ing. Sparta Community ing has been moved to However, slats on the Hospital will pay for the Tuesday, February 20 existing fence have not project in exchange for due to the President’s been installed, and the a reduction in rent that Day Monday holiday lot appears to have be- will be reflected in an February 19. Life Network of Southern Illinois opens in Red Bud Life Network of South- now have the ability to Life Network to assist ern Illinois, which has perform ultrasounds at in the purchase of an an office in Waterloo, our Red Bud location. ultrasound machine. will soon open a new “Other services pro- The facility has two facility at 1447 West vided by Life Network older machines and Market Street in Red include pregnancy unservicable if either Bud. testing, prenatal ultra- should break. The facility will have sound and even child- The cost for a ma- a grand opening March birth, newborn and chine is approximately 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. breast-feeding classes.” $36,000. Life Network is a faith- The facility will not The Red Bud Knights based organization that provide contraception, of Columbus is host- provides assistance and birth control or abor- ing the donation drive guidance to those who tions. Furthermore, but encourages other are experiencing an the organization coun- local charities to get unplanned pregnancy. sels pregnant women involved. “We have seen an ex- against abortions. Donations can be made panded need in the A press release from to any KC council mem- communities of Ran- the organization states ber or at First Bank dolph County for some that Life Network has in Red Bud. Checks time now.” commented convinced 99 percent of should be made payable Debbie Geist, executive their abortion vulner- to the KC Ultrasound director. “We are ex- able clients to not have Initiative. cited to open our new abortions. For more information facility and thrilled Local charitable or- on the donation drive, that, in addition to our ganizations will hold call Clinton Mudd at other services, we will a donation drive for 960-5839.

From left are Annelise Quinn, Joshua Laufer, Miriam Hall, Elias Hall and Hannah Sochowski. Christ Our Savior competes in WYSE; Laufer gets a 1st Christ Our Savior Lu- Worldwide Youth in from senior high school theran High School stu- Science and Engineer- and freshman level col- dents participated Jan- ing is an international lege curricula. uary 26 in the WYSE program headquar- Test subjects include competition at SWIC tered at University of biology, chemistry, Belleville. Illinois. computer science, engi- Joshua Laufer placed The Academic Chal- neering graphics, Eng- first in biology and Eng- lenge is a competitive lish, math and physics. lish for Division 300. series of tests created There are regional, Other COSL students and administered by sectional and state fi- who competed were An- WYSE and offered to nals competition. nelise Quinn, Miriam high school students in Students can compete Hall, Elias Hall and Illinois and Missouri. as individuals and as Hannah Sochowski. Test material is drawn part of a team. Shooting match Come See Our for veterans programs Expanded Inventory! Bulk Quantities On Our The Steeleville American Legion Rid- Yard For Pickup Or Delivery ers from Post 480 will • 4 Varieties Of Mulch • Driveway Rock hold a shooting match • Sand and meat wheel raf- • 9 Varieties Of fle to raise funds to Decorative Rock • Fill Dirt & Topsoil help pay for veterans All Materials On-Site, programs the group Competitive Pricing & sponsors. Prompt Delivery The match will be Tailgate Spread held Sunday, Febru- Driveway Rock ary 11 at the Chester 965-9050 Eagles at 402 Hacker Street. Steeleville Stone, Inc. It will begin at 12:30 12102 Wine Hill Road • Steeleville p.m. Page 10 County Journal | february 8, 2018 school news School menus SEMO STEELEVILLE WEDNESDAY: Chicken February 12-16 fettuccine, corn, dinner s’ships Breakfast roll, peaches. MONDAY: No school. THURSDAY: Turkey/ TUESDAY: Sausage pan- cheese sandwich, chips, cake on a stick. cinnamon churros, awarded WEDNESDAY: Oatmeal, mixed fruit. Four local students chocolate chip muffin. were recently award- THURSDAY: Cereal. ST. MARK’S ed scholarships to at- FRIDAY: Biscuit, gravy, February 12-16 tend Southeast Mis- sausage. MONDAY: No school. souri State University Lunch TUESDAY: Raviola, in Cape Girardeau. TUESDAY: Chili, car- green beans, garlic Alyse Bollman of rots, fruit. bread, peaches. WEDNESDAY: Cheese WEDNESDAY: Pancake Chester received the pizza, tuna salad sand- sausage bites, tater tots, Midwest Achievement wich, celery w/ranch, mandarin oranges. Award, Community fruit, cookie. THURSDAY: Chicken College Scholarship THURSDAY: Bosco quesadilla, carrots, and Phi Theta Kappa sticks, broccoli/cheese, pineapple. Scholarship. She is the fruit. FRIDAY: Pizza, salad, daughter of Tim and FRIDAY: Fish patty, mixed fruit. Shelley Bollman of baked beans, fruit, fruit Chester. She is a 2016 rollup. COULTERVILLE February 12-16 Chester High School TRICO Breakfast graduate and will be February 12-16 MONDAY: Sausage pan- a 2018 SWIC graduate. Breakfast cake on a stick. Trista Ogilvie of MONDAY: Breakfast TUESDAY: Oatmeal, Coulterville earned sliders or bagels. chocolate chip muffin. the Midwest Achieve- TUESDAY: Mini pan- WEDNESDAY: Cereal. Trico FFA gets acquainted ment Award. Ogilvie cakes or cinnamon THURSDAY: Waffles, Trico FFA recently attended Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day at SIU graduated from Pinck- rolls. sausage. Carbondale. The members attended workshops on leadership, personal neyville High School WEDNESDAY: Breakfast FRIDAY: No school. pizza. Lunch growth, career exploration and success. Seated from left from Trico in 2016 and Rend Lake THURSDAY: Eggstrava- MONDAY: Chili, vegeta- are Elizabeth Froemling, Morgan Snider and Danyelle Eilers. Back row: College in 2017. ganza, toast or Italian bles w/dip. State FFA treasurer Chase Clausen and Trico members Lathan Dierks, Raegan Grefe of Steel- dunkers. TUESDAY: Chicken nug- Michael Rathert, Imy Rieckenberg, Abbie Askins and Juhle Prange. eville picked up the FRIDAY: Biscuits, gravy. gets, celery w/dip, cookie. Residence Life Leader- Lunch WEDNESDAY: Fish ship Award. She is the MONDAY: Turkey wrap sticks, oven fries. daughter of David and w/ranch, Italian blend. THURSDAY: Pepperoni Dawn Grefe of Steele- TUESDAY: Chicken ten- pizza sticks, broccoli w/ ville. She will graduate ders, cheesy potatoes. dip. WEDNESDAY: Cheese from Steeleville High quesadilla, refried EVANSVILLE School in 2018. beans. February 12-16 Jessica Kattenbraker THURSDAY: Baked ziti, Breakfast of Chester earned the broccoli w/dip. MONDAY: Pop-tart. University Scholarship FRIDAY: Fish shapes, TUESDAY: Waffles, and Midwest Achieve- grape tomatoes, cookie. sausage. ment Award. She is the WEDNESDAY: Granola daughter of Philip and bar. Shannon Kattenbraker CHESTER GRADE THURSDAY: Pancake February 12-16 wrap. of Chester and will Breakfast FRIDAY: Oatmeal. graduate from Chester MONDAY: Cereal, sau- Lunch High School in 2018. sage/egg pocket. MONDAY: Turkey/noo- TUESDAY: Sausage, dles, potatoes, green toast. beans. WEDNESDAY: Cinna- TUESDAY: Spaghetti, McGill on mon roll. breadstick, salad. THURSDAY: Breakfast WEDNESDAY: Grilled dean’s list pizza. cheese, tomato soup, Richard A. McGill of FRIDAY: No school. peas. Ava has been named to Lunch THURSDAY: Cheese- the University of Illi- MONDAY: Cheeseburg- burger, diced potatoes, nois Springfield dean’s er, fries, applesauce. pinto beans. TUESDAY: Meatloaf, FRIDAY: PBJ, noodles, list for the fall 2017 green beans, pears. string cheese. semester. McGill was one of 570 students se- lected. In order to qualify E’ville honor roll for the dean’s list, a EVANSVILLE derlich. Young authors student must be an un- Students were recently honored for their accomplishments in the GRADE SCHOOL Honors: Sixth grad- dergraduate who took Monroe/Randolph County Regional Office of Education’s Young Authors Second Quarter ers Isabella Braun, at least eight graded Contest. Pictured from left in the front row are Steeleville winners High honors: Fifth Lane Brockmeyer, semester hours and Arabella Mallender, Parker Fiene, Kolson Wedemeyer and Brady Bowlin. graders Courtney Abigail Heinen, Jake maintained a mini- Back row: Audrey Gladson, Mason Hill, Caitlyn Appel, Cien Kirby, Ella Drake, Savannah Hall Huether and Abigail mum semester grade Tripp and Chloe Lane. and Brody Montroy. Zweigart. point average of 3.75. Sixth graders Alys- Seventh graders sa Fernandez, Kaiden Elizabeth Hall, Ella Kloth and Grant Wal- Reynolds and Sean Warm up with Jesus ters. Ridgeway. St. Mark’s Lutheran in a supervised area. Quality Accounting Seventh graders Honorable mention: School in Steeleville During that time, there And Tax Service Hayley Drake, Jada Fifth graders Janson will host Warm Up will be a presentation Long, Kylie Ridgeway, Creamer and Kenzie • Electronic Filing with Jesus Thursday, for the parents. • Convenient Evening & Saturday Hours Mariah Reinhardt and Pierce. February 22 from 6 to To top the night off, Art Pontow Olivia Schilling. Sixth grader Landyn • Individual & Business Tax Preparation Certified 7:30 p.m. for current there will be a hot Public Eighth graders Wilson. and prospective pre- chocolate bar and cook- • Personal, Professional Service Accountant Aaron Bleem, Abigail Seventh graders school and kindergar- ies for everyone. • Over 40 Years Of Experience Blow, Kayla Braun, Cole Johnson, Landon ten families. It is requested that no Located East Of Chester On Route 150 Michael Schoenberg- Walter and Hunter Val- The children will children younger than 10397 Paradise Road • Bremen er and Jilliyn Wun- leroy. work on a winter craft preschool age attend. email: [email protected] (618) 826-3305 Sheriffs’ scholarships Local sheriffs will fees. Gifts r Your soon award scholar- Scholarships must be Fo ships to students to use used at Illinois schools, Valentine! in pursuit of higher edu- and applicants must be We have countless, thoughtful and meaningful cation. life-long residents of Illi- gifts for the most romantic holiday of the year. We also have an extensive variety of Randolph County nois and enrolled as full- fresh flowers for every expression of love. Sheriff Shannon Wolff time students for the will award one scholar- 2018-19 school year. For our out-of-town customers we Roses - Fresh Flowers - Plush are offering free delivery in our ship; Perry County Sher- Applications are avail- everyday delivery locations with Candy - Balloon Bouquets iff Steve Bareis, two; and able at the sheriff’s of- orders placed by February 12. Jackson County Sheriff fices and at ilsheriff. org Robert Burns, four. . Where premium Each scholarship is They must be re- quality is standard. $500 and must be used turned to the sheriff’s for tuition, books and offices by March 15. TERI JEAN’S Ryan on dean’s list A full service 914 S. St. Louis St. • Sparta • 443-4777 James Ryan of Marissa was recently named to www.terijeansflorist.com the Cedarville University dean’s honor list for the 2017 fall semester. The college is located in Cedarville, Ohio. Students who achieve this recognition must a maintain a 3.75 semester grade point average, Driveway carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Driveway

Locally Owned Dependable RoRocckk Service Quivey WeWe DeliverDeliver Timely Pick-up Sanitation, Inc. 128C W. Main • Sparta AndAnd SpreadSpread Residential And Commercial See Us For Bulk Landscaping Call To TRASH Rock And Mulch Schedule PICK-UP Delivery We Proudly Serve Sparta, Tilden, Percy, Jeff Quivey, Owner & Operator Rockwood, Red Bud, Dumpster & Roll-Off Campbell Hill And Service Available Tilden Elevator Rural Steeleville Call For A Free Estimate! 618-587-2851 OR 618-587-3707 Local Sam Call (618) 317-6790 Mulholland 618-534-2855 (Cell) County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 11

Orthodontist assembly Sparta Lincoln grades K-4 students recently attended an assembly about orthodontics. Clothes study The Percy Head Start afternoon class recently studied clothes and welcomed firefighters into the classroom. As part of the study on clothes, Vicky Parrin demonstrated crocheting. Above is Parrin with students Sophia Luna, Marcela Pastor, Layla Wise, Bryson Turner, Cody Brandt, Logan Gamache, Raelynn Haury, Gunner Laffoon, Sylar Kiesecoms, Kaleb Stoffel and Hunter Magerkurth. Below, firefighters Daron Meyerhoff and Trenton Fisk discuss with the students the types of clothing they wear to keep them safe when fighting fires.

Donation to American Cancer Society The Sparta High School volleyball team donated $1,500 February 5 to the American Cancer Society. The money comes from the proceeds raised this fall during the Lady Bulldogs’ annual Pink Out volleyball game. Pictured is ACS representative Lindsay LeMay, middle, with some of the Sparta players.

Decision-making prowess Students at Chester Grade School were recognized in January for demonstrating the trait of having good decision-making skills. They received certificates, and their names were announced over the school public address system and on the school’s television broadcast. From left in the front row are Jonathan Williams, Aiden Shipley, Dominic Passini Pictured is the group that helped make care packages January 26 with Phil’s Friends at Christ and Alyvia Grau. Back row: Amelia Crawford, Our Savior Lutheran High School. Emily Gruenewald, Brock Fuller, Brylee Hagene, Florentino Rafael, Camdyn Quillman, Ben Kueker and Zane Eggemeyer. Not pictured is Sophia Bryant. The program is coordinated by Cindy Ponder and Phil’s Friends cancer event at COSLHS assisted by Jim Beers. Photo by Jim Beers. Christ Our Savior ney, he was inspired were made that con- Lutheran High School to found Phil’s Friends Care packages tained hand-written hosted a cancer sup- and began supporting notes of hope. Each Dirt For Sale port event January 26 others through free were made person who made a with Phil’s Friends to care packages, week- card signed his name Road & Driveway Rock benefit the southern ly cards and prayer. to distribute and age for a final Illinois area and can- At Christ Our in southern personal touch. All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread cer patients around Savior, 25 care pack- Phil’s Friends is a RED the country. ages were built to dis- Illinois Christian organiza- DOT Kevin Amstutz of tribute in southern tion that was created Red Dot Phil’s Friends spoke to Illinois. Each school care packages to be in Illinois. Construction 30-Yard over 250 area school that participated in sent around the coun- To learn more about Trash Dumpsters students, community the servant event will try. the group, go to phils Available members, staff and give boxes to peo- Around 400 cards friends.org. 826-4045 parents about how ple they know in the Phil Zielke was diag- area. nosed and beat can- Nineteen fleece cer twice. blankets were com- Through his jour- pleted to put in other

SALE ENDS Our Experts Hydraulic Will Have Assemblies Saturday, February 10 Your Vehicle Made In Minutes Refreshments Looking Like New In No Time! Feb. 10 • 8am-Noon Complete Collision Repair Center

Parts Master 497-2660 Tractor Fluid 101 Minton Drive • Percy 72% OFF Power FREE ESTIMATES! Suggested Manufacturers Service List Price On Heavy Duty $ 99 Filters Light Duty Filters Diesel Fuel say Also On Sale Filters Are 29 Pre-Ordered Part #PRC 75-405 Treatment 5-GALLON Part #CHE1025 with Super Buy $ 99 VALENTINE’S FLOWERS Parts 7 Starting At Master Oil Mixed $ 15W40 Sea Foam Bouquets 30 $ 99 Engine Roses $ 99 Treatment Flowers 99 Part #SF16 Deka Group 31 950CCA 10 Gifts Part #RH053387 Post-Type Or Threaded GALLON Plants Battery With Exchange $ 99 Candles 6 Plush Locally Made CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FROEMLING Gifts, Flowers and Plush at our Steeleville location TIRE & SUPPLY while supplies last 1089 Tanner Road • Ava • 426-3661 1009 E. Pine Monday - Friday 8aM-5pM & Saturday 8aM-noon Percy • 497-8420 Tony’s Medicenter Pharmacy FLORIST AND GIFTS • Steeleville Page 12 County Journal | FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Percent activity Paige Phelps’ seventh grade math class at Sparta Lincoln recently Building tomorrow’s engineers completed an activity on percentages. The lesson included understanding Jessica Soderlund’s fourth-grade class at Sparta Lincoln School recently percentages, converting them to decimals and fractions and how to use worked on an engineering project. Students worked on building a tower the equation to find the missing value. Fruit Loops were used to answer as tall as they could that could stand on its own, using only clothespins questions on a worksheet. At the end, the students got to eat the cereal. and popsicle sticks. Redeker named to fall ‘17 dean’s list Austin Redeker of the fall 2017 semester. Chester was named to Students named to the dean’s list at Rock- this honors list must ford University in achieve at least a 3.5 Rockford, Illinois for grade point average. Meteorologist will speak P’ville church The Perry County The Methodist church Home and Community is located at 315 West Education group will South Street in Pinck- continue its program neyville. Please Wednesday, theme for the year, A chili lunch will be Down By The River- served after the pres- side: Then and Now. entation. stop by for a Feb. 14 WSIL meteorologist There is no charge Nick Hausen will pre- to attend the program, sent a program Febru- and it is open to the sweet treat! All Locations ary 20 at the Methodist public. Church in Pinckney- The group is asking ville at 10 a.m. for donations of items Hausen will reflect on to be donated to the the Tri-State Tornado Perry County Health of 1925 that almost de- Department. stroyed Murphysboro Among the items the and ripped through health department is much of the surround- requesting are diapers, ing area. baby wipes, nasal as- Hausen will talk about pirators and Tylenol how weather forecast- infant drops. The items ing has changed since do not have to be name the 1920s. brand. Hausen is a special- Monetary donations ist in severe weather will also be accepted, STEELEVILLE / SPARTA / PERCY and has extensively as the department will researched the 1925 purchase these items 965-3441 ● www.bankatfnb.com ● Member FDIC tornado. with the money.

Better to be salty than slick Icy weather was expected to move through the area Tuesday night, prompting local authorities to prepare the roads for the worst. Shown is Route 4 in front of the County Journal office, which was heavily salted. Fortunately, the area didn’t receive the ice that was predicted.

Hand-Dipped Chocolate-CoveredSweet Treats

Strawberries & Cherries Specially Valentine’s Fudge Packaged For Heart-Shaped Brownies Valentine’s And Ready Cakes, Pies & Cookies To Go. Stop In And Choc. Carmel Popcorn Pick Up Today!

Breath of Eden Country Store 11975 State Route 154 • Eden, IL 62286 (2 Miles East of Sparta on Rt. 154) (618) 443-6443 https://www.facebook.com/breathofedensoaps Wed. - Fri. 10am-6pm • Sat. 10am-2pm County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 13 Walker updates Randolph County court dispositions Randolph County on the right medicine,” is 30 days.” guilty January 29 to Noah Thompson counseling and pay res- State’s Attorney Jeremy said Walker. “Most impor- Amanda Coleman escape. Noah D. Thompson, 20, titution. Walker has released the tantly, he is leaving the Amanda E. Coleman, He was sentenced to of Eden was sentenced Vanover admitted to latest list of criminal alleged victim alone.” 42, of Sparta pleaded three years in prison, January 29 to two years stealing a bottle of liquor court dispositions. Nathan Pegg guilty January 25 to with the sentence to be of probation, with condi- from Moto-Mart in Ches- Keith Sauerhage Nathan P. Pegg, 29, of unlawful possession of consecutive to the time tions to seek drug/alco- ter December 10. Keith L. Sauerhage, 29, Red Bud pleaded guilty a controlled substance he is already serving. hol counseling and pay “Vanover has some pri- of Cutler pleaded guilty January 22 to failure (clonazepam). Duncan admitted fail- restitution to the victim. or felony convictions, but January 8 to unlawful to report a change of She was sentenced to ing to report to the Ran- Thompson had previ- it did not seem a good use possession of a weapon address as a sex offend- two years of probation, dolph County Jail in May ously pleaded guilty to of resources to send him by a felon. er. He was sentenced to with conditions to seek of 2015 to begin serving residential burglary. to prison over a $25 bottle He was sentenced to seven days in jail and alcohol/substance abuse his sentence in prison, “If he violates his proba- of whiskey,” said Walker. two years in prison with one year of conditional treatment. previously ordered by tion, there is a manda- “Time in the county jail a recommendation to discharge. Additionally, Coleman Judge Richard Brown. tory prison sentence of to reflect on his actions participate in boot camp. He admitted to fail- was ordered to pay resti- “Duncan was sentenced four years, as the offense should be therapeutic.” Sauerhage admitted ing to report a change tution for an unfiled and to 18 months in prison in of residential burglary Crystal Williams to possessing a switch- of address to the sher- unrelated allegation of 2015. Judge Brown gave is not eligible for pro- Crystal L. Williams, 30, blade, located during a iff’s office, after having retail theft. him time to report to fin- bation but for this one of Sparta pleaded guilty September 16 traffic stop/ been absent from his During the plea, Cole- ish the school year at the disposition,” said Walker. January 29 to aggra- accident investigation by residence in Red Bud in man admitted to possess- college he was attend- “Due to the age of the vated battery. a sheriff’s deputy. Sauer- April 2017. ing fewer than 15 grams ing,” said Walker. “How- defendant, his lack of The matter has been set hage had been previous- “Pegg was bouncing of clonazepam located ever, when the time came history and the fact that for a sentencing hearing ly convicted of a felony. from residence to resi- by the Steeleville Police for Duncan to report, he his mother was the vic- March 9. A misdemeanor charge dence and got caught Department, when they did not. We recently were tim, we felt he deserved Williams has admitted of DUI was dismissed. out of compliance,” said investigated a possible able to locate Duncan, a second chance.” to causing bodily harm “Sauerhage had a felo- Walker. “Sex offenders retail theft December 3. and now he will have to Justi Jackson to a female individual on ny in 2008, which made have three days to regis- “Coleman has some do three years on top of Justi N. Jackson, 24, of it illegal for him to pos- ter a new address, which medical issues (back/ the original sentence.” Nashville, Illinois plead- a public road in Sparta sess a weapon of this na- didn’t take place in this neck injury), which may Katey Doyle ed guilty January 29 to December 2. ture,” said Walker. “The case. However, this was have led to her underly- Katey J. Doyle, 18, of an amended charge of “The victim suffered penalty is a mandatory not an egregious case, ing addiction issues,” Sparta was sentenced criminal damage to prop- injuries and desires that prison sentence, and we and the punishment said Walker. “She also January 29 to two years erty. She was sentenced we seek a sentence to felt the minimum sen- seemed appropriate.” has a problem with tak- of probation, with condi- to one year of probation, prison,” said Walker. “Ob- tence was appropriate.” Alexis Cage ing items from stores tions to seek drug/alco- with conditions to seek viously, the defendant Jared Ballinger Alexis T. Cage, 23, of without paying for them. hol counseling and pay alcohol/substance abuse does not want to go to. Jared T. Ballinger, Carbondale pleaded “No restitution was re- restitution to the victim. treatment and mental Therefore, we will see 25, of Red Bud pleaded guilty January 25 to an quired for the Steeleville Doyle had previously health treatment. what the court does. guilty January 17 to an amended charge of at- theft, as the officers lo- pleaded guilty to crimi- Jackson admitted to “Williams has prior fel- amended charge of leav- tempted possession of a cated those items. Res- nal trespass to a resi- damaging a truck belong- ony convictions, and we ing the scene of a prop- controlled substance. titution was ordered for dence. ing to someone else near do not believe the victim erty damage accident. She was sentenced to an unfiled charge from “At the time of plea, we Coulterville August 15. is being unreasonable.” He was ordered to pay one year of court super- Chester.” ordered what is referred The original charge Other Cases a fine and restitution, vision. Jamie Wright to as a TASC evaluation was arson, but at the Sheila Kasperzick of and his driver’s license Cage admitted to en- On January 29, the for the defendant,” said request of the victim, the Coulterville received will be suspended by the tering a pharmacy in state moved to dismiss Walker. “A TASC evalu- charge was reduced. court supervision and secretary of state. Chester October 4 with a charge of aggravat- ation, if certain require- Ryan Vanover must pay a fine for pos- Ballinger admitted to the intent to obtain a ed DUI against Jamie ments are met, will allow Ryan A. Vanover, 27, of session of drug para- striking a vehicle July controlled substance. Wright of St. Mary, Mis- someone to be placed on Red Bud pleaded guilty phernalia. 15 in Chester and leaving “She was asked by an- souri. a first offender probation January 29 to retail Brandon Woods of the scene of the accident. other individual to go Wright was killed in status. The report came theft. Chester was found guilty “Ballinger did not get a prescription, which an automobile accident back that Doyle was ac- He was sentenced to of battery and was as- have a felony on his re- was fraudulently called January 28. ceptable for services, had six months in jail and sessed a fine. cord, which the original in to the pharmacy,” said Malachi Duncan drug/alcohol issues, and two years of probation, These cases were heard charge of leaving the Walker. “Cage was then Malachi D. Duncan, 33, these issues led to her with conditions to seek by Judges Richard scene of a personal in- instructed by the person of East St. Louis pleaded criminal behavior. alcohol/substance abuse Brown and Gene Gross. jury accident would have telling her to do this to been,” said Walker. “The leave the store. At that victim was not severely time, the Chester police injured and wanted res- stopped Cage and the titution, which we were other individual. able to obtain.” “Cage was cooperative Thomas Sudja with the investigation Thomas S. Sudja of Coul- and genuinely remorse- terville was sentenced ful for her actions. We January 17 to two years still have charges pend- of probation, with condi- ing on the other indi- tions to seek alcohol/sub- vidual and will seek to stance abuse treatment. prosecute him.” Sudja was convicted Anissa Parker of unlawful discharge Anissa J. Parker, 44, of of a firearm October 30, Chester pleaded guilty 2017. During the trial, January 25 to unlawful evidence showed that possession of metham- he fired a weapon in the phetamine direction of a vehicle but She was sentenced to did not strike the vehi- two years of probation, cle or cause any bodily with conditions to seek harm. alcohol/substance abuse Both Walker and the de- treatment. fense attorney requested Parker admitted to pos- probation in the case. sessing fewer than five An unrelated charge of grams of meth, located battery was dismissed af- during an October 9 traf- ter the sentencing hear- fic stop in Chester. ing, but Sudja is to have “Parker had a prior no contact with that per- charge in 2007,” said hrblock.com/refundadvance hrblock.com/ez son while he is on proba- This is an optional tax refund-related loan from BofI Federal Bank, Member FDIC; it is not your tax refund. Loans are offered in amounts of $500, Valid for 2017 personal income tax return only. Return must be filed January 5 - February 28, 2018 at Walker. “With that lack $750, $1250 or $3000. Approval and loan amount based on expected refund amount, ID verification, eligibility criteria, and underwriting. If approved, participating offices to qualify. Type of federal return filed is based on your personal tax situation and IRS tion. of criminal history and funds will be loaded on a prepaid card and the loan amount will be deducted from your tax refund, reducing the amount that is paid directly to you. rules. Form 1040EZ is generally used by single/married taxpayers with taxable income under $100,000, Tax returns may be e-filed without applying for this loan. Fees for other optional products or product features may apply. Limited time offer. Available no dependents, no itemized deductions, and certain types of income (including wages, salaries, tips, Samantha Valigura the nature of the offense, at participating locations. Not offered in Puerto Rico. HRB Maine License No.: FRA2. See hrblock.com/refundadvance for details. ©2017 HRB Tax some scholarships/grants, and unemployment compensation). Additional fees apply for Earned Income Group, Inc. Credit and certain other additional forms, for state and local returns, and if you select other products and Samantha M. Valigura, probation was the out- services. OBTP#B13696 ©2017 HRB Tax Group, Inc. 25, of Sparta pleaded come the court would guilty January 18 to have ultimately ordered.” unlawful possession of Jason Davis Jan. 5 - Feb. 28 a controlled substance Jason W. Davis, 38, of Call And Make Your Appointment Today! (heroin). Sparta pleaded guilty She was sentenced to January 25 to driving two years of probation while license revoked. with conditions to seek He was sentenced to alcohol/substance abuse serve 30 days in jail and counseling. placed on conditional Valigura admitted to discharge for one year. possessing fewer than 15 H&R Davis admitted to driv- grams of heroin located ing a motor vehicle in during a December 13 Baldwin August 1 at a traffic stop. time his driver’s license Kenneth Schmidt was revoked due to a $ BLOCK On January 18, the state DUI conviction. This of- dismissed a charge of fense occurred after CHESTER stalking against Kenneth the defendant had been 25 Off J.J. Schmidt, with leave to convicted of the same 720 Chester Center | 618-826-4397 reinstate. offense on at least two Your Tax “Schmidt, of Waterloo, prior occasions. SPARTA was accused of repeatedly “Multiple offenders for Return Fees harassing an individual this offense see an in- 1805 N. Market | 618-443-4108 in Steeleville in the fall of creased penalty each When You Bring In Canned Goods RED BUD 2017. He was sent to DHS time they are caught,” 10 for an evaluation. The VA said Walker. “The third All Food Donated Goes To Local Food Pantries. *Can Not Be Combined With Any Other Discount Or Promotion. 118 S. Main | 618-282-6882 has been involved, and it time is a felony, and the appears Schmidt is back mandatory jail sentence Page 14 County Journal | february 8, 2018

101 days! Sparta Lincoln students recognized the 101st day of school January 29. The kindergarten celebrated with a 101 Dalmatian theme. Pictured are students in Kacie Jones’ class showing off their hats.

Old folks in kindergarten The Trico kindergarten classes celebrated the 100th day of school with activities, including dressing as 100-year-old men and women. Shown above are little old ladies Peighton Thies, Brayci Graff, Lauren Ebersol and Noelle Anderson. The little old geezers below are Logan Goetz and Brantley Hamilton.

Marissa cell cities Marissa seventh-grade science students Emily Wagner and Josh Leemon display their cell cities project for Derek Miller’s science class. Students were tasked with building a project that showed the relationship of cells within the body. Wagner made hers from dessert items and Leemon from Legos. Photo by Carol Mercer

Big food pantry donation The Evansville Attendance Center volleyball C-team hosted a tournament January 19, including teams from Prairie du Rocher, Smithton, St. James, Red Bud and Steeleville. PDR won the tournament, and Evansville placed second. Admittance into the tournament was by two canned goods or a monetary donation. All proceeds went to benefit the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. The total collection was 450 canned food items and almost $100. Bob Koenegstein of the food pantry is shown with the Evansville players and the donations.

Income Tax Preparation Fast, Accurate Returns • Electronic Filing Buck Walk-Ins Welcome Real Estate Lo Enterprises Income Tax Service 1101 N. Main St. • Marissa 618-295-2242 or 1-800-292-2096 COUNTY JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 8, 2018 PAGE 15

sports By: Dan Zobel Sparta, P’ville wrestling to send five each to sectional Sparta’s Sheldon, P’ville’s Koester and Conner win regional titles By Dan Zobel tlers to advance be- In the title fight, good chance of pulling Sparta’s Clayton sides Sheldon were Banda came up three off some upsets (at sec- Sheldon and Pinck- junior Kijah Banda, points short to Koester tionals) and qualifying neyville’s Jordan second at 160 pounds; and lost by an 8-5 deci- (for state),” Kirk said. Koester and Noah Con- freshman Zach Burns, sion. Isaac Evans’ (20-14) ner earned regional third at 113; senior “Kijah upset a kid road to sectionals in- titles February 3 at Ethan Evans, third at who beat him at home cluded a win over Lo- the prep wrestling 138, and sophomore from A-J,” Kirk said. gan Williams (11-18) Class 1A Carterville Isaac Evans, third at “He was three points of Benton followed by Regional. 182. away from a regional a loss to Noah Conner That trio will lead Sheldon (36-2), a sen- championship. We’ll (20-11) of Pinckney- a group of five wres- ior, claimed what is work on some things ville. tlers from each school his third regional title he can do to make up Evans bounced back to the Vandalia Sec- with wins over Rheis those points. Our goal to defeat Ebin Hensley tional February 9 and Wasson (1-3) of Harris- for him is to make (1-11) of Carterville for 10. burg and Andrew Ste- it to state. The road a bout with Logan Wil- “It was a good day vers (8-7) of Pinckney- is tough, but he and liams (11-18) of Benton overall,” said Sparta ville before downing Sheldon have good op- with third place on the coach Rob Kirk. “Five Julian Harshbarger portunities.” line. Evans took down is the most we’ve ever (23-10) of Carterville Ethan Evans (14-2) Williams by fall at 48 had qualify since I’ve in the title bout. defeated Taylor Hoek- seconds. been here.” The win over Harsh- stra (3-16) of Anna- Burns (16-13) also Murphysboro won barger was by fall at Jonesboro in the first won his opening-round the team title with 53 seconds. round but lost to even- match when he defeat- a score of 186, while “Clayton met his ex- tual second-place fin- ed Autumn Millis (7-17) Pinckneyville was sec- pectations,” Kirk said. isher Tristian Mick of Harrisburg. Burns ond with 128. Sparta “He is really looking (21-11) of Murphysboro then lost to regional was sixth with a score forward to the sec- in the semifinals. champion Ethan Cue of 103. tional.” Evans recovered with (20-15) in the quarter- West Frankfort (121) Banda (21-14) was a win over Tyler Gol- finals. Sparta’s Clayton Sheldon celebrates on placed third, Benton seeded third in the liher (14-18) of Benton Burns picked up a win the podium after winning the Carterville (110) fourth, Anna- regional but advanced to move into the third- over Hudson Kreger Regional’s 220-pound weight class title. Jonesboro (105) fifth, to the championship place match against (11-19) of Pinckneyville Harrisburg (91) sev- match with wins over Matt Jones (22-16) of to set up a third-place enth, Carterville (84) Jacob Novak (7-29) of Carterville, who he bout against Memphis sion. lot of interest building eighth and Goreville West Frankfort and beat by a 14-2 major Lapatas (20-12) of Gor- “I’m really excited with the kids’ success. (25.5) ninth. Chris Johnson (6-7) of decision. eville, who Burns de- about the young kids,” Sparta’s other wres- Anna-Jonesboro. “Ethan Evans has a feated by an 8-6 deci- Kirk said. “There is a Continued on Page 18 Reith powers Chester over Christopher Steeleville girls BDC West upset in regionals clash By Dan Zobel Prep girls hoops Ian Reith was unstop- pable at the rim, and regional roundup Chester held Christo- pher without a point The threat of of inclement weather in the in the second quarter, region Tuesday night forced schedule changes as the Yellow Jackets in multiple prep girls basketball regional tour- topped the Bearcats naemnts. 49-33 at home in a Of note, the Class 2A Pinckneyville Regional prep boys basketball semifinal matchup of Pinckneyville against Black Diamond Con- Red Bud was moved from February 6 to Feb- ference West Division ruary 7. scuffle. In Class 1A, the Cobden Regional moved its “I feel like our de- semifinal games between New Athens and fense has been there Cobden and Marissa-Coulterville and Elverado the majority of the from February 6 to February 7. season,” said Chester Both of those regional championship games coach Brad Norman. are scheduled to be February 8 at 7 p.m. “We’ve controlled a Meanwhile, Steeleville, Sparta, Chester and lot of the boards and Trico were all eliminated from the postseason don’t give up a lot of February 5 and 6. offensive rebounds. Class 1A Zeigler-Royalton Regional We’ve really grinded Bluford Webber 55 and worked to get to Steeleville 54 shooters and adjust Mackenzie Pim poured in 20 points, and our defenses. Karley Kothe added 15 February 6; but the “It was nice to see not Lady Warriors, who were the top seed in the only that work, but regional, were upset by Bluford Webber in the see us execute offen- semifinals. sively to help our de- Kothe could not connect on a shot in the lane fense for once. We’re in the closing seconds of the game, giving Blu- finally to the point our ford Webber the win. defense was solid like This is the second time in three years Steele- usual and our offense ville has been eliminated from the postseason came and answered by Bluford Webber. the call.” Steeleville finishes its campaign with 15-11 re- Reith scored 24 cord but lost four straight to close out the season. points to lead all scor- The loss marks the end of the careers for sen- ers. Christopher did iors Sydney Hood, Lexi Middendorf and Pim, not have an answer who played a significant role as a freshman for him all night, as during the team’s 2015 Elite Eight run. he lived around the Against Bluford this year, Steeleville led 8-3 basket and was able after one quarter, but the game was tied at 21 at sidestep defenders al- halftime. The Lady Warriors trailed 39-31 after most at will. three quarters before a 22-point effort by Steele- “We expected a lot ville in the fourth that fell one point short. out of (Ian) early in Pim scored 11 of her points in the fourth quar- the season, and I don’t ter. Middendorf added nine points and Hood know if he really an- eight. Kothe, a junior, scored 10 of her points swered that call, so in the first half. we’ve been trying to Steeleville made 9-of-17 free throws and four get back in the gym 3-pointers, three by Pim and one from Mid- Chester’s Ian Reith gets a piece of a Bryce Pratt shot attempt February and get the speed dendorf. 6 in the Yellow Jacket win over Christopher. of the game and his Emma Moser led all scorers with 33 points, in- mind to slow down to your coaches and ner (14 points), made ley Young scored six of cluding four 3-pointers for Bluford. She scored a little bit,” Norman grinding. That’s what things very difficult his team high 13 points 16 of her points in the second quarter. Bluford said. “I think that’s he’s done.” for the Bearcats when in the opening frame. made 7-of-17 free throw and five 3-pointers. what it’s starting to Chester improved to Christopher had the The second quarter, Class 2A Pinckneyville Regional do. It’s giving him the 16-8 overall and 6-3 in ball and picked up nu- though, was a differ- Breese Mater Dei 66 confidence he needs. the conference. Chris- merous blocked shots ent story. Sparta 22 More than anything, topher dropped to 17-7 near the hoop. The Bearcats missed The Lady Bulldog offense was held in check it’s just consistently and 6-3. Christopher came out all nine of their shots February 6, and Sparta could not get past top working on footwork, Reith, along with fel- of the first quarter your shot, listening low forward Keith Ki- with a 14-11 lead. Brad- Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 16 Meyerhoff has been cornerstone for Trico basketball this season By Dan Zobel ing the ball out for he works harder to get him to put the ball overtime loss to Ches- During a season of my teammates to get to those rebounds. He up, and sometimes we ter and a 10-point loss inconsistency, there a bucket. I just try to has taken that owner- need him to make the to Christopher in De- has been one constant give 110 percent every ship.” right passes.” cember, the Pioneers for the Trico High night.” Wilson pointed out Meyerhoff was have had a blowout School boys basketball Meyerhoff has been the recent Sparta Mid- named to the all-tour- victory over Goreville team. a key cog in the pro- Winter Classic, in nament team at the in January, and most Senior forward gram since he was a which Trico placed Trico/Murphysboro recently, an overtime Jared Meyerhoff leads sophomore, but coach fifth after beating ri- Tournament and the win January 30 over the Pioneers in points Andrew Wilson has val Steeleville in the Sparta Mid-Winter Christopher. per game with 17.3 seen him take a step fifth-place game. Classic. “We’ve had this abil- and rebounds at 7.4. forward especially this Meyerhoff was one Since the Sparta ity all year long, it’s He is also shooting year. rebound shy from tournament, Trico, just kind of come and nearly 60 percent on “He’s quicker and averaging a double- 10-14 overall, has gone gone,” Wilson said. two-point field goals. much stronger,” Wil- double over the four Jared Meyerhoff 2-2, but one of those “The biggest differ- “I just try to do son said. “He put on a games of the tourna- losses was a double- ence recently is the what’s best for the lot of good weight, and ment. “There’s times we tell overtime defeat to maturity. The kids team,” Meyerhoff that’s helped a lot. He “This year, he’s con- him one thing, and the Black Diamond Con- mature as teenagers said. “Whether that is a lot more of a pres- stantly learning how next game, we tell him ference West Division in a six-month span. I is scoring in the post ence as a rebounder to make himself a bet- to do the complete op- leader Sesser-Valier. think that’s happened or drawing attention because of his sheer ter player and team- posite. I think he gets In a season that has in the post and kick- strength and size, and mate,” Wilson said. it. Sometimes, we need also included a triple Continued on Page 17 PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Bowling Steeleville Grade School hoops advance to Final Four standings Pinckneyville 204, Sparta Lincoln eliminated The Steeleville pionship game at 4. 204 in Class S and Rome 51, St. Joe-Olney Class M State Steeleville Grade School boys bas- The loser will play Sparta Lincoln in 13 Schedule Won Lost Monday Early ketball team is in the February 10 for third Class M. Both of them February 5 February 2 Dolls w/Balls 98 35 SIJHSAA Class S Final place at 2:30. were defeated in first- Steeleville 45, Cisne 34 Pontiac 50, Hardin Brunzee’s Divas 84 49 Four. The other semifinal round matchups. Bartelso 56, Goreville County 35 Mixed Nuts 66 67 The Braves knocked matchup will feature Class S 18 Nashville 52, Sparta 32 1st Natl. Bank 63 70 County Journal 48 85 off St. Mary’s-Central- Carrier Mills against State Schedule Carrier Mills 35, Avis- Christopher 50, Emge U Iron Workers 40 93 ia 46-25 February 3 at Altamont Lutheran at February 3 ton 25 44 High Team Game Rend Lake College in 7:15. Cisne 40, Waltonville Altamont Lutheran 37, Johnston City 54, Fair- County Journal 726 the opening round of None of the four 29 Rome 34 field 30 High Team Series Dolls With Balls 2064 the state tournament. teams in the Final Steeleville 46, St. February 8 February 6 High Ind. Game Steeleville then de- Four have won a state Mary’s-Centralia 25 Game 13 at 6:00 - Game 5 at 6:00 - Kansas Beare 261 feated Cisne 45-34 in title since at least Bartelso 63, OLMC-Her- Steeleville vs. Bartelso Pontiac vs. Nashville High Ind. Series the quarterfinals. 2001, which is as far rin 16 Game 14 at 7:15 - Game 6 at 7:15 - Kansas Beare 555 The Braves will ad- as is documented on Goreville 54, New Ath- Carrier Mills vs. Christopher vs. John- Tuesday Early vance to the Febru- the SIJHSAA website. ens 23 Altamont Lutheran ston City Victor’s 29 6 ary 8 semifinals and Steeleville placed Aviston 41, Raccoon 40 February 10 February 9 Shiloh Aces 24 11 square off with Bartel- third in 2015. Carrier Mills 67, Cairo Third-place at 2:30 - Third-place at 6:00 - Andy’s Auto Body 22 13 NAPA 20 15 so at 6 p.m., with the Other local teams 54 LG 13 vs. LG 14 LG 5 vs. LG 6 Farm Bureau 19 16 winner moving on to in state tournaments Altamont Lutheran 40, Championship at 4:00 - Championship at 7:15 - Glory Bowl 16 19 the February 10 cham- were Pinckneyville Pinckneyville 204 36 WG 13 vs. WG 14 WG 5 vs. WG 6 Pistol City 15 20 Menard Auto 13 22 Shiloh Deuces 11 24 High Team Game Prep girls regular season roundup NAPA 1316 High Team Series Vienna 83 six rebounds, two as- Destiny Williams NAPA 3763 Chester 59 sists, two steals and poured in 20 points High Ind. Game Destiny Williams two blocked shots. February 1, but the Kyle Hinnerichs 258 scored a game high Emily Smith (3 points) Lady Yellow Jackets High Ind. Series Kyle Hinnerichs 728 32 points February 3, pulled down eight lost at St. Vincent, but the Lady Yellow rebounds and had Missouri in a noncon- Thursday Early Jackets had no an- three assists. Macey ference game. Pistol City 233 152 swer at home for the Schreiber (4 points) Chester trailed 17-14 Eaton Ins. 230 155 Pocket Pounders 223.5 161.5 Lady Eagles in the led the team with five after one quarter and Mevert’s Auto 215 170 second half in their assists. Kyla Krause 34-23 at halftime. The Chester Eagles 215 170 Black Diamond Con- (4 points) chipped Lady Yellow Jackets Windy Hill Farms 212 173 ference West Division in six rebounds and were within 43-39 af- Chester Natl. Bk 206 179 Broadway Tavern 186.5 198.5 finale. three assists. ter three, but scored Peace Lutheran 178 207 Chester, which fin- M-C made 2-of-5 free just four points in the Hillside Auto. 139 246 ished 4-8 in the con- throws and Steele- final quarter. S’ville 1st Natl. 137.5 247.5 ference, outscored ville 8-of-18. Williams was held Sparta Equip. 134.5 250.5 High Team Game Vienna 17-12 in the The Lady Warri- without a point in that Steve Eaton Ins. 1220 second quarter and ors got eight points last period. Kendall High Team Series trailed just 32-30 at from Karley Kothe Williams and Reese Steve Eaton Ins. 3485 halftime. The Lady and six apiece by Syd- Chandler scored sev- High Ind. Game Moose Mathis 277 Eagles then outscored ney Hood and Jenny en points for Chester. High Ind. Series the Lady Yellow Jack- Wedemeyer. Chester made four Cale Young 749 ets 26-16 in the third Red Bud 28 3-pointers, two by quarter and 25-13 in Marissa-Coulterville 20 Destiny Williams and the fourth. The Lady Musket- one each from Ken- Red Bud Josie Kattenbrak- eers prevailed in a dall Williams and er (11 points) and defensive struggle Chandler. Reese Chandler (7 February 1 at home The Lady Yellow wrestling points) each made one against the Lady Mete- Jackets hit 3-of-8 free The Red Bud High 3-pointer for Ches- ors in a Cahokia Con- throws and St. Vin- Keith earns Medal of Honor School wrestling team ter. Kendall Williams ference Kaskaskia Di- cent 16-of-30. The vic- Sophie Keith of Pinckneyville was awarded did not have any wres- added six points. Des- vision clash. tors made one 3-point- the Ohio Valley Conference Academic Medal tler win a match Feb- tiny Williams made Neither team scored er. Jackie Verseman of Honor in track and field February 1 at ruary 3 at the Class 1A five 3-pointers. more than six points led all scorers with 25 Eastern Illinois University. To earn this Althoff Regional. Chester hit 4-of-7 in a quarter through points. award, Keith had to be selected to the all- At 113 pounds, Red free throws and Vien- the first three periods Carterville 61 conference team in her sport and maintain a Bud’s Eddie Miller (6- na 9-of-19. The Lady and M-C led 16-11 at Pinckneyville 43 4.0 grade point average. She is the daughter 7) placed fourth. He Eagles made two the end of the third. The Lady Panthers of Tom and Cheryl Keith. lost to Cody Cherry 3-pointers. Lindsey Red Bud then explod- fell short in their final (13-10) of Roxana in Holhubner scored 23 ed with 17 points in regular season game the third-place match. points. the fourth quarter to February 1, falling to At 132, Red Bud’s Marissa-Coulterville 47 take the contest. SIRR Mississippi op- Girls hoops standings Nate Gonzalez (3-10) Steeleville 30 Sophie Richards ponent Carterville on also placed fourth. Hailey Krause pro- finished with eight the road. Final conference records He was eliminated by duced 17 points, six points, 11 rebounds, Kenzie Rushing Standings through February 6 Jordan Katzmerak rebounds, two as- three assists, three scored 12 points for Girls (23-16) of Roxana in sists, two steals and steals and three Pinckneyville. Megan Overall Conference the third-place bout. two blocked shots blocked shots for Red Breslin added eight, Black Diamond Conference West Division At 160, Red Bud’s February 2, and the Bud. Sophia Koester- including two of the Sesser-Valier 25-2 12-0 Thomas White (8-9) Lady Meteors defend- er added 10 points, in- team’s four 3-pointers, Vienna 20-8 9-3 had his last defeat ed their home court cluding a 3-pointer. and Sarah Breslin six, Goreville 13-11 8-4 come to Hunter Mo- with a victory over Claire Grohman including a 3-ball. Christopher 15-13 6-6 rales (21-15) of Wood the Lady Warriors in (5 points) made one Pinckneyville made Chester 9-17 4-8 River. Cahokia Conference 3-pointer. Laura 11-of-15 free throws Trico 6-18 3-9 At 170, Red Bud’s Kaskaskia Division Juelfs and Makenzie and Carterville 3-of-7. Zeigler-Royalton 1-20 0-12 Nate Bleier (3-10) lost action. Harbaugh each had The Lady Lions hit six Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division lost his last match was M-C finished 6-6 in two points and five 3-pointers. Lebanon 26-1 12-0 against Baron Floyd the conference, while rebounds. Pinckneyville fin- Red Bud 21-7 9-3 (14-21) of Hillsoboro. Steeleville came in at Red Bud hit just 12- ished its conference Steeleville 15-11 7-5 At 182, Red Bud’s 7-5. of-34 free throws. M-C season 6-4, losing Marissa-Coulterville 13-12 6-6 Dave Bartholomy (3- The Lady Meteors attempted just four twice to Carterville New Athens 12-12 6-6 10), including against led 23-17 at halftime free throws, making and Nashville. Dupo 3-21 2-10 Brett Brakenhoff (30- and 31-24 going into two. February 1 Scores Valmeyer 0-25 0-12 12) of Litchfield in his the final quarter. M-C was paced by Anna-Jonesboro 57 SIRR Mississippi last fight. Kenzie Kern add- Kyla Krause with Sparta 29 Nashville 21-7 10-0 At 220, Red Bud’s ed 10 points, includ- eight points. Paige Lebanon 63 Carterville 22-5 8-2 Pierce Heizer (4-15) ing two of the team’s Hand added four Steeleville 31 Pinckneyville 14-13 6-4 was fourth, losing to five 3-pointers, for points. January 31 Scores Du Quoin 9-16 3-7 Timmy Lott (24-14) in M-C. Paige Hand was St. Vincent 61 New Athens 46 Anna-Jonesboro 13-16 3-7 the third-place match. good for seven points, Chester 43 Steeleville 43 Sparta 3-24 0-10 High school girls basketball regional roundup...From Page 15______seed Breese Mater Dei just three points in after losing its final Du Quoin players in Wolters made Tri- points apiece for the in the regional semi- the game, but all three five games and six of double figures. Grace co’s only 3-pointer. victors. Lexi McLaren finals. of them came in the its last seven. Haney (12 points), Bai- The Pioneers made added 15 points. Sparta finished the fourth quarter. Next year, the Lady ley Harsy (11 points) 10-of-23 free throws season with a 3-24 Sparta led 17-11 after Yellow Jackets will and Chloe Hill (10 and West Frankfort RALPH’S record. The only one quarter and 25-18 bring back the bulk points) also reached 7-of-12. The Redbirds SMALL ENGINE REPAIR player Sparta will at halftime. The Lady of their team, as start- at least 10 points. knocked down four lose to graduation is Bulldogs entered the ers Taylor Dunning West Frankfort 67 3-pointers. HUSTLER • TORO Daniela Sangurima, fourth ahead 35-30 and Abby Myers were Trico 39 Megan Beer and ECHO • INGERSOLL ARIENS • GRAVELY who scored six points before Dupo rallied to the team’s lone two Senior Juhle Prange Cali Wright scored 19 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville against Mater Dei. take the lead to set up seniors. scored 15 points and Mater Dei stormed Sangurima’s heroics. Against Du Quoin, freshman Sam Cottom ahead 26-5 after one Amyia Henry scored Chester led 15-9 in the added 14 February quarter and 42-10 19 Sparta points, first quarter, but the 5, but the Pioneers Greaney’s Guns, Inc. at halftime. Sparta 16 in the first half. Lady Indians finished could not hang with “Downtown” Lively Grove trailed 58-16 going She made five of the the period on a 10-0 the Redbirds after the into the fourth. team’s nine 3-pointers. run to lead 19-15 into opening quarter and Guns, Ammo Sophomore Erian- Alexis Jackson fin- the second quarter. were eliminated in the na Henry led Sparta ished with 10 points, Chester was down quarterfinals. & Reloading Supplies with seven points, including two 3-point- 35-28 at halftime, de- Trico concluded its Black Powder • 2F - 3F including a 3-ball. ers. Erianna Henry (6 spite clawing back to season with a 6-18 Stephen Greaney Junior Shawna Smith points) also made two tie the game at 19 and record, which rep- pitched in six points. 3-pointers. 26. The Lady Indi- resented a two-win 4693 County Hwy 10 • Oakdale Junior Amyia Hen- Sparta made only ans then moved ahead improvement over last ry was held to just 3-of-9 free throws 52-41 going into the year’s four victories. (618) 824-6400 three points on of the and Dupo 9-of-20. The fourth. In addition to team’s two 3-pointers. Lady Tigers made Freshman Reese Prange’s presence, Sparta made 2-of-5 four 3-pointers. Chandler tallied 12 Trico will lose just free throws and Ma- MacKenzie Scheppel- points for Chester, in- one other senior, as ter Dei 7-of-14. man made two of the cluding two 3-point- guard Izzy Pierceall Kierra Winkeler 3-balls and finished ers. Fellow freshmen will graduate. led all scorers with with 13 points. Kendall Williams (8 The Pioneers were 16 points for Mater Class 2A Du Quoin points) and Josie Kat- down just 19-16 after Dei. Myah Beckmann Regional tenbraker (5 points) one quarter against added 13 points and Du Quoin 66 also got in the scoring West Frankfort, but Claire Toennies 10. Chester 54 column. Those two, the Redbirds out- Sparta 44 Destiny Williams along with Destiny scored them 26-6 in Dupo 43 poured in 29 points Williams, who is just the second to go into Daniela Sangurima February 5, but it was a sophomore, made the half leading 45- made the game win- enough for the Lady one 3-pointer. 22. Trico trailed 62-32 ning shot with under Yellow Jackets, who Chester hit 5-of-7 after three. five seconds left Feb- were eliminated from free throws and Du Six other Pioneers ruary 5, and the Lady postseason play in the Quoin 11-of-20. The scored, including Bulldogs took down quarterfinals against Lady Indians made sophomores Haylee the Lady Tigers in the the host Lady Indians. five 3-pointers. Wolters and Kayla quarterfinals. Chester finished its Elizabeth Bird scored Hamilton with three Sangurima scored season 9-17 overall 19 points to pace four points apiece. County Journal | February 8, 2018 Page 17 High school boys hoops roundup Prep boys hoops Steeleville 59 Lebanon 33 The Warriors built a standings strong first-half lead February 6, and Steele- Standings through February 6 ville rolled over the Overall Conference Greyhounds on the Black Diamond Conference West Division road for a Cahokia Sesser-Valier 16-10 9-0 Conference Kaskaskia Christopher 17-7 6-3 Division win. Chester 16-8 6-3 Steeleville (15-11, 10-1 Goreville 15-9 4-4 Cahokia) led 18-7 after Trico 10-14 3-5 one quarter, 34-15 at Vienna 8-14 3-6 halftime and 49-26 af- Zeigler-Royalton 0-19 0-10 ter three. The Warriors have Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division won four straight Steeleville 15-11 10-1 games and six of their Red Bud 12-10 8-1 last seven. Valmeyer 13-11 5-5 Pinckneyville 59 Lebanon 9-15 4-4 Du Quoin 57 Marissa-Coulterville 8-15 2-6 (Overtime) Dupo 4-18 2-7 Pinckneyville’s Grant New Athens 5-16 1-8 Jausel scored on a back door pass from SIRR Mississippi JC Moll with 2.5 sec- Pinckneyville 23-3 7-0 onds left in overtime Nashville 19-6 6-1 February 3, and the Anna-Jonesboro 19-7 4-3 Panthers barely out- Du Quoin 12-13 3-4 lasted SIRR Mississip- Carterville 3-21 1-6 pi rival Du Quoin. Sparta 6-18 0-7 The Panthers (23-3, 7-0 SIRR Mississippi) led 15-11 after one Chester wins...From Page 15 quarter but went into attempts in the period and turned the ball over the half trailing 21-17 four teams. after scoring just two Gage Hawkins got to the free-throw line with points in the second just over a minute left in the half, but he was quarter. unable to connect on either of the freebies. Pinckneyville stormed “I think the turning point was when we got ahead 35-32 going off the bus,” said Christopher coach Eric Stall- into the fourth, but man. “We didn’t compete at all tonight. We Du Quoin answered to didn’t compete one single play. We didn’t get take a 54-52 lead with any rebounds. We didn’t do a single thing we time ticking away in were supposed to do. regulation. “We were a step slow to every single thing that Kyle Luke, who happened tonight. We were bad—that’s how you scored 11 Panther explain how we were tonight.” points, scored with un- Chester took a 15-14 lead at the 4:10 mark of der 10 seconds left in the second quarter when Reith connected on a the fourth quarter to scoop shot in the lane. knot the game up. Reith, who scored eight of his points in the Jausel finished with second quarter, pushed the lead up to 19-14 16 points, including with two more buckets around a Christopher going over 1,000 points turnover. in his high school ca- The Yellow Jackets closed the half when reer, five rebounds Colin Wingerter missed a 3-pointer from the and three assists. Moll left corner, but Wingerter beat everybody to contributed 13 points, the rebound in the middle of the lane and was including three of the good on a floater with one second on the clock team’s four 3-point- Steeleville’s Eli Wittenborn attempts to defend the basket February 3, to give Chester a 21-14 advantage. ers, and four assists. as Sparta’s Carlos Keen drives to the hoop. Steeleville won the game “I felt we were a little tougher tonight,” Nor- Tanner Spihlmann 49-42 at home over Sparta. man said. “You can catch Christopher on nights came through with where they aren’t as tough as they normally nine points and 10 re- five rebounds and Gross scored 15 points who has committed to are. They’re coached well and play hard for the bounds. three assists. February 3, and the play for the University most part, but when you distract their two best Pinckneyville made M-C shot just 31.7 Warriors held off the of Missouri, finished players, it does help you out a little bit. If you 11-of-14 free throws percent from the Bulldogs in a home with 40 points, includ- have the bodies to bang on them, it can take and Du Quoin 15-of-20. field but made 9-of-12 nonconference game. ing five 3-pointers, for them out of the game a little bit.” Pinckneyville played free throws and five Sparta led 16-12 after Whitfield. The Bearcats broke their scoring drought without Dawson Yates, 3-pointers. one quarter but trailed Pinckneyville led 24- just over a minute into the second half, when who was out with an Trico 68 29-28 at the half. The 15 after one quarter Dalton Saeger was good on a 3-pointer to cut injury. Zeigler-Royalton 37 Warriors opened up a and 38-36 at halftime. their deficit to 21-17. The Indians buried Jared Meyerhoff 38-31 advantage head- The Panthers were up Chester answered with five straight points, eight 3-pointers. La- had 18 points and 11 ing into the fourth. 51-47 going into the fi- including a 3-point play from Kiner, to push montay Daughtery led rebounds February 3, Gross made two of nal quarter. ahead 26-17. four Indians in double- and the Pioneers rolled the team’s four 3-point- Watson eventually “We had a really tough time against Christo- figure points with 15. over the Tornadoes at ers, and Austin Hagel put Whitfield ahead pher the last two times we played them, with Josh Heape pitched home in a Black Dia- (9 points) and Brad- 58-57 with two free them packing that zone (defense) in so tight,” in 12 points and Will mond Conference West ley Mevert (8 points) throws with just over Norman said. “We really focused in on that zone Woodside and Hank Division matchup. each made one. Noah two minutes left in the the last few days in practice. We wanted our Stewart 11 apiece. Trico (10-14, 3-5 BDC Valleroy scored nine game. bigs to be in better position so they could attack Marissa-Coulterville 40 West) was up 20-8 after points, seven in the Pinckneyville then and be more comfortable with the ball. I think Christ Our Rock 38 one quarter and 34-16 second half. held for the last shot. that was key for the entire game.” Austin Gilley com- at halftime. The Pio- The Warriors hit 13- Grant Jausel put up a Christopher cut the lead down to five points, piled 12 points and neers led 52-27 after of-22 free throws and shot, but it did not fall. 28-23, after 3-balls from Young and Saeger five rebounds Febru- three. Sparta 6-of-13. Jausel finished with around three Chester turnovers and a Josh ary 3, and the Meteors Meyerhoff scored 15 The Bulldogs 13 points and missed Haberberger transition bucket. rallied for a noncon- of his points in the sec- knocked down two only two shots in the Chester, though, again had an answer. Wing- ference win in a game ond half. Gavin Thies 3-pointers, both by game. He dished out erter buried a 3-pointer from the right wing, played at Coulterville. added 17 points, in- Deon Clark (10 points). three assists. JC Moll and Reith scored inside off a pass from Kiner The victory snapped cluding five 3-pointers, Jonah Boston led Spar- chipped in 17 points, to give the Yellow Jackets a 10-point lead. a five-game losing and six rebounds for ta with 14 points, sev- six assists and three Chester made it a 37-25 game just over a min- streak for M-C. Trico. Nick Compton en in the first quarter. rebounds for the Pan- ute into the fourth quarter, when Reith scored The Meteors trailed was good for 14 points Carlos Keen produced thers. Tanner Spihl- on a lane cut off another feed from Kiner. 25-17 at halftime but and six rebounds. Seth 10 points, eight in the mann had 11 points. Christopher did not get closer than 10 points cut their deficit to 32- Myers led the team fourth quarter. The Panthers made the rest of the game. 29 after three quar- with eight assists. Whitfield 58 3-of-5 free throws and Reith and Kiner each scored six points in ters before completing Trico shot 47.5 per- Pinckneyville 57 Whitfield 11-of-13. the final frame, and Chester made 8-of-12 free the comeback in the cent from the field The Panthers were February 3 Scores throws in the fourth to close out the victory. fourth. and made 7-of-8 free in position to pick up a Chester 52 Wingerter finished with five points, includ- Blake Steinwagner throws. Z-R hit 9-of- win over one of the top Vienna 37 ing Chester’s only 3-pointer. Josh Haberberger added nine points, 11 18 free throws and teams in Missouri Feb- February 2 Scores chipped in three points, Jake Cushman two and rebounds and four as- four 3-pointers. Gan- ruary 2 at the Bank of Nashville 58 Jake Haberberger one. sists for the Meteors. non Dollins tallied 17 O’Fallon Shootout, but Sparta 21 Chester made 12-of-17 free throws and Chris- Brandon Riggins had points. the Warriors rallied Valmeyer 60 topher 3-of-8. nine points and four Steeleville 49 to knock off Pinckney- Marissa-Coulterville 48 The Bearcats made six 3-pointers, with two rebounds. Kade Portz Sparta 42 ville. Steeleville 78 apiece coming by Saeger (9 points) and Jared chipped in five points, Steeleville’s Owen Torrence Watson, Dupo 52 Curry (6 points). Meyerhoff stands out on Trico basketball team...From Page 15______a lot, and that’s helped ers (4.1 ppg) round out Meyerhoff crashes the the first guy in the helps us out big time.” Meyerhoff said. “With us. As a senior-heavy Trico’s core players. offensive boards hard. gym and the last one Meyerhoff added that the way we’ve been team, maturity can set “Anybody who plays That allows other de- out.” the team has a mind- playing, we’re proving in quicker. That’s been us will notice our fenders to get back on Trico has five more set of making a state- to some people there a key.” turnover number and defense before the of- games remaining on ment and showing has been a big change It has not just been that Jared Meyerhoff fense can set up. its regular season everybody else what this year. I think we Meyerhoff in these is a beast in the post,” “(Meyerhoff) is just schedule, including they can accomplish. can prove some people games either, as Ryan Wilson said. “They very competitive,” Wil- hosting Steeleville Fri- “This year is differ- wrong with what they Vogt (7 ppg) came up have to give him at- son said. “He wants to day and going to Ches- ent (than last year),” thought.” big down the stretch tention and respect, win real bad. He just ter Saturday. against Christopher, because if they don’t, has to learn how to “We just have to keep TUESDAYTUESDAYS TUESDAYS including the game- he’s a really good play- balance that. Hope- playing the defense we TUESDAY TUESDAY FREE POPCORN & er and will score 30 or fully, a college career have been by getting FREE POPCORN & winning shot. $5.50 MOVIE TICKETS $5.50 MOVIE TICKETS “That (Christopher) 35 points. will help find that bal- stops,” Meyerhoff said. Bring Your Own Container Bring Your Own Container And Receive One Free Popcorn Fill And Receive One Free Popcorn Fill game was a big game “When they do that, ance. He’s very driven “Gavin Thies shuts www.spartashowtime.com With Your Movie Ticket Purchase With Your Movie Ticket Purchase Offer Valid Tuesdays Only. One Per Person. Free Popcorn Equivalent To Medium Size Popcorn. (Approx. 130 oz.) www.spartashowtime.com Offer Valid Tuesdays Only. One Per Person. Free Popcorn Equivalent To Medium Size Popcorn. (Approx. 130 oz.) for us,” Meyerhoff Gavin has benefited and has a will to get down the other team’s ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ MOVIE HOTLINE 443-1234 Showtimes FEBRUARY 9-15 MOVIE HOTLINE 443-1234 said. “It will really on 3-pointers. Carter better. He’s constantly best player, and that Showtimes FEBRUARY 9-15 FIFTY SHADES FREED PG IFTY HADES REED help moving forward. has done a great job Forever My Girl F S F PG R R Forever My Girl We got beat by 10 at cutting off of him, and Fri. (4:25), 7:00 & 9:25 Fri. (4:40) & 9:45 Fri. (4:25), 7:00 & 9:25 Tired Of Inept Retailers Sat. (11:45), (2:10), (4:35), 7:00 & 9:25 Fri. (4:40) & 9:45 their place, and af- Ryan does a good job Sat. (12:15), 5:15 & 10:15 Sat. (11:45), (2:10), (4:35), 7:00 & 9:25 Sat. (12:15), 5:15 & 10:15 And Deceptive Sales? See Me! Sun. (12:15), (2:45), 5:15 & 7:40 Sun. (12:05) & 5:10 Sun. (12:15), (2:45), 5:15 & 7:40 ter the Sesser loss in of getting rebounds Mon.-Wed. (4:25) & 7:00 Sun. (12:05) & 5:10 Mon.-Wed. (4:40) Mon.-Wed. (4:25) & 7:00 Mon.-Wed. (4:40) overtime, we wanted and getting in position Thurs. (4:25) & 7:10 Thurs. (4:25) & 7:10 this one. It was a con- to be in an open area FULL SERVICE Three Billboards R Three Billboards R ference win and will when Jared is being Peter Rabbit PG Outside Ebbing, Missouri Peter Rabbit Fri. (4:45), 7:15 & 9:30 PG Outside Ebbing, Missouri doubled. Myers some- Fri. 7:10 Fri. (4:45), 7:15 & 9:30 Fri. 7:10 help us move on for JEWELRY Sat. (12:10), (2:30), 5:00, 7:15 & 9:30 Sat. (2:40) & 7:40 Sat. (12:10), (2:30), 5:00, 7:15 & 9:30 Sat. (2:40) & 7:40 the home stretch.” times will catch and Sun. (12:10), (2:35), 5:00 & 7:15 Sun. (2:30) & 7:30 Sun. (12:10), (2:35), 5:00 & 7:15 Sun. (2:30) & 7:30 Gavin Thies (5.8 shoot, and other times CENTER Mon.-Thurs. (4:45) & 7:15 In Store Full Service • Custom MFG Mon.-Wed. 7:10 • Thurs (4:35) Mon.-Thurs. (4:45) & 7:15 Mon.-Wed. 7:10 • Thurs (4:35) ppg), Trico’s top he will cut off Jared. Great Style Selection • 10-18K & Platinum Since PG-13 THe 15:17 JUMANJI PG-13 3-point threat, made “It really opens up Loose Stone Service 1949 THe 15:17 JUMANJI To Paris PG-13 Welcome To The Jungle To Paris PG-13 five 3-balls in a win the game for every- Excellent Prices • Remounting Welcome To The Jungle Fri. (4:30), 7:20 & 9:35 Fri. (4:15), 7:05 & 9:50 Fri. (4:30), 7:20 & 9:35 Fri. (4:15), 7:05 & 9:50 February 3 over Zeig- body else.” Sat. (12:30), (2:50), 5:05, 7:20 & 9:35 Paul R. Wicker Sat. (1:00), (3:45), 7:05 & 9:45 Sat. (12:30), (2:50), 5:05, 7:20 & 9:35 Sat. (1:00), (3:45), 7:05 & 9:45 ler-Royalton. Wilson said the focus Sun. (12:20), (2:40), 5:20 & 7:35 Sun. (11:45), (2:25), 5:05 & 7:45 Sun. (12:20), (2:40), 5:20 & 7:35 Sun. (11:45), (2:25), 5:05 & 7:45 Carter Naile (8.6 on Meyerhoff has also 301 W. Broadway Mon.-Thurs. (4:30) & 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. (4:15) & 7:05 Mon.-Thurs. (4:30) & 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. (4:15) & 7:05 creative excellence ppg), Nick Compton helped the team tran- Steeleville, IL 62288 TIMES IN PARENTHESES STARTS THURSDAY 2/15 TIMES IN PARENTHESES STARTS THURSDAY 2/15 ARE MATINEE PRICED (7.5 ppg) and Seth My- sition defense because www.wickersjewelry.com (618) 965-3413 Black Panther • PG-13 • 7:00 ARE MATINEE PRICED Black Panther • PG-13 • 7:00

Fri. 4:05, 7:05 & 10:05 Sat. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05 & 10:05 Sun.1:05, 4:05 & 7:05 Mon. - Wed. 4:05 & 7:05 Thurs. 4:05 PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Standout Panther softball player commits to Wabash By Dan Zobel tion.” Pinckneyville senior Clark has been the Mariah Clark signed top Lady Panther her letter of intent pitcher the last three January 26 to play seasons, including softball at Wabash Val- picking up 25 wins ley College in Mount last year and over 220 Carmel. strikeouts. “She’s a tremendous Pinckneyville fin- individual from a ished 33-8 a season character standpoint,” ago, topping off the said Pinckneyville year with a fourth- Nagel signs with SWIC coach Alan Engel- place finish at state. Mariah Clark Trico’s Hailey Nagel signed her letter of intent January 29 to play hardt. “That’s one of Clark also tears up volleyball next year at Southwestern Illinois College. “It’s really the biggest things. opposing teams at the me straight in the eye exciting,” Nagel said. “I’m glad to be playing in college. I really love She’s a soft-spoken kid dish. She blasted 11 and said, ‘I want to the sport.” Nagel has been a key play for the Pioneers at the net at the and wants to do right. home runs, to lead the make you an all-Amer- varsity level the past two seasons. She was named all-south in 2017, She’s become a leader. team, and hit over .400 ican,’” Clark said. “I selected to the Sparta all-tournament team in 2016 and the Red Bud “Throw that on top last year. said, ‘Alright, let’s do all-tournament team in 2017. In 2017, she finished with 216 total kills of how she can throw “The thing that sold it.’ That’s what sold with a percentage of 38.9. She also collected 164 serve receptions, 101 and hit a softball, and me was (Wabash coach me. I think it can be a digs, 66 block points and 21 aces. “She’s been a great practice player that’s a great combina- Paul Schnarre) looked stepping stone for my and is always working to get better,” said Trico coach Julie Rathert. dream. Pictured from left in the front row are Nagel’s father Jamie, Nagel “He promised to get and her mother Sarah. Back row: Trico athletic director Drew Pettit, me to the next level. SWIC coach Warren Thomas and Rathert. This will be a good way to get to the next level and take time to learn to become the best I can be.” Clark, who also made multiple visits to John A. Logan College, said her ultimate goal is to get a Division I schol- arship. “I think that with the level of competi- tion she plays through- out the year, she’ll be able to jump right in and help immediate- ly,” Engelhardt said. “When you throw with the velocity she has, to get into a great pro- gram (like Wabash), it will be able to take her even further.” Clark is the third Mariah Clark takes a cut on a ball last June current Pinckneyville Szczepanski inks volleyball future against Morrisonville in Peoria at the state softball player so far to sign to play in college. Pinckneyville’s Olivia Szczepanski, front middle, signed her letter tournament. of intent January 26 to play volleyball next year at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel. “It’s a privilege to sign,” Szczepanski said. “I’ll be challenged and can meet new people and have new experiences. The coaching staff is really fun and will push me to be my best.” Szczepanski led the Lady Panthers with over 400 digs in 2017, when Pinckneyville set a program record with 34 wins. “Olivia has been our starting libero the past two years. She’s an amazing girl, works hard and is very intense. She works hard in the classroom and the court. I have no doubt she’ll be able to take whatever the college girls throw at her, and she’ll continue to improve and excel for herself as a player.”

COSL basketball senior honored Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School recognized its lone senior basketball player, Lexi Luebkemann, January 26. Pictured from left Myers joins Greenville for softball are Luebkemann family members Emily, Tim, Lexi, Lisa, Brie and Isaac. Steeleville’s Katie Myers signed her commitment letter January 27 to play softball next year at Greenville College. Myers has been a key cog in the success of the Lady Warrior program the past three Regional wrestling results...From Page 15 seasons. Pictured from left in the front row are Myers’ sister Hannah, “The future is looking Parson (23-10) lost to mother Brittany, Myers and her father Troy. Back row: Steeleville bright. We have some Landon Hicks (27-7) of Principal Jennifer Haertling, Steeleville coach Andy Gerlach and students who want Harrisburg then beat assistant coach Aaron Hood. to come back out for Tre Hosick (3-4) of wrestling and some Benton. In the third- eighth-graders who place match, Parson are doing well.” won over Jay Tellor Sparta wrestlers not (18-15) of Anna-Jones- to advance were sen- boro by fall at 1:24. ior Cameron Martin Other Pinckneyville (7-6), fourth at 145 wrestlers to com- pounds; senior Hunter Jordan Koester pete were freshman Schulein (25-15), 152; nor Eaton (34-5) of Brevin Teel (6-27), senior Adam Krisby West Frankfort in a 106 pounds; freshman (12-15), 170, and junior championship bout. Hudson Kreger (11-19), Nick Goddard (15-19), Opp made the title 113; sophomore Chris 285. match after wins over David (18-18), 126; jun- Pinckneyville Garrett Cardwell (5- ior Emilee Baker (14- In addition to 14) of Benton and Reid 19), 132; junior James Koester’s title at 160 Morrison (12-10) of Lamke (13-9), fourth at pounds and Conner’s Anna-Jonesboro. Opp 152; Andrew Stevers at 182, the other Pan- then lost to Brandyn (8-7), fourth at 220, Lady Musketeers hoops seniors recognized thers advancing to sec- Kahl (25-4) by fall at and Will Smith (9-11), The Red Bud High School girls basketball honored its senior class tionals are sophomore 28 seconds for the title. fourth at 285. during the February 1 home victory over Marissa-Coulterville. Above, Ryder Parson, third boys basketball players Blake Cowell, Alex Birchler and Griffin at 120 pounds; senior Ziebold entertain the crowd with their rendition of ESPN Gameday. Luke Zelasko, second The trio did not actually broadcast the game, though Cowell did at 170, and senior Jere- broadcast football games online this past season. Below from left are my Opp, second at 195. girls basketball seniors Makenzie Harbaugh, Laura Juelfs, Sophie Koester (30-8), a Richards, Mackenzie Schweizer and Sophia Koesterer. senior, beat Jordan Haskins (20-19) to move to the title bout against Kijah Banda (21-14) of Sparta, who Koester beat by an 8-5 decision. Conner (20-11), a junior, took down Ty Hutchison (3-4) of Har- risburg and Isaac Ev- ans (20-14) of Sparta to move to the cham- pionship against Rewn Stearns (23-18) of Mur- physboro. Conner beat Stearns by fall at 1:16. Zelasko (25-9) picked up wins over Adam Krisby (12-15) of Spar- ta and Zane Caraway (18-11) of Murphysboro before losing to Con- County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 19

More feature photos from Eagle Fest at lock and dam near Modoc

Above, Charlotte, a British Lab, was a favorite during the show. At right, Adams talks about Mark, a hawk that is indigenous to the southwest United States.

Shawna Adams, biologist and wildlife programmer with the Natural History Education Company holds Mr. Fluffy, an angora rabbit that lives at the Natural History Education Company. Serving Up Romance

Friday & Saturday After 4pm Wine Braised Lamb Shank $15.99 Wednesday, February 14 Sunday Valentine’s Day Ash Wednesday & 10:30am-3:00pm $ oz. Ribeye 19.99 All You Can Eat 16 $ Fried Chicken Grilled Salmon 11.99 Served With $ All Dinner Specials Served With Side And Two Sides 9.99

Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:30am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:30am-10:00pm Sunday 10:30am-3:00pm Closed Monday Adams speaks about Scarlet, the red-tailed boa constrictor that is draped around her neck. 160 West Broadway | Sparta | 618-449-2091 Name-Brand Mattresses Last Year’s Models In-Stock 1/3 Price Of Retail With Warranty

Delivery And Removal Available Red Bud Mattress Company 139 West Market | Red Bud | 618-779-4734 Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm • Sat. 9am - Noon

Delicious Mexican Food Prepared Fresh Daily All At A Great Price Valentine’sWednesday, Feb. 14 Day Come Celebrate With Us Sizzling Fajita Only Steak Or Chicken Served With Flour Tortillas, Sauteed Onions, Bell Peppers, drinK speCiAls Lettuce, Sour Cream & Pico De Gallo Any Jumbo Pitcher Tequila $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 Taco Salad Everyday Margarita Burrito Beer 1 3 Margaritas 10 Fajita Served With Mexican lunch Special Crispy Flour Tortilla With Rice And Refried Beans Choice Of Beef Or Chicken 4 11Am - 3pm 1331 Sparta Center Dr. Polo Loco Chimichanga Sparta Beef Or Chicken, Deep Fried To A Grilled Marinated Chicken Free Golden Brown. Served W/ Mexican (618) 443-3368 Covered With Cheese. Chips And Served W/ Mexican Rice Rice And Refried Beans Sun. - Thurs. 11am - 10pm And Refried Beans sAlsA Fri. & Sat. 11am - 11pm Page 20 County Journal | february 8, 2018 real estate JK Thompson Co. Innovation & Quality Real estate transactions New Homes And FOR RANDOLPH res Langrehr, Trustee to sideration $100,000 la Smiles to Donald C. ­COUNTY Karl Langrehr & Mari- KAJA Holdings LLC to Rohlfs & Sharon R. Tay- lor Pt NE NW NE; NE Pat Laramore lyn K. Langrehr SW Sec Randy E. Ridgeway & Custom Construction NE; Pt NE NE NW Sec County Clerk 30 4-7 Vicky L. Ridgeway Lt 9 23 5-1 Consideration Septic System Installation & Recorder Karl Langrehr & Mari- Blk 5 Curtis Kelley Addn $58,000 WARRANTY DEEDS lyn K. Langrehr to Mari- Consideration $15,000 Ken 618-521-6174 Federal Home Loan Ray Wedemeyer & Ju- lyn K. Langrehr & Karl Hilda Sue Purdy to Justin 618-967-0075 Mortgage Corporation dith Ånn Wedemeyer to Langrehr SW Sec 30 4-7 Katharine Krone & to Leah McCormick & Visit Us On Facebook/jkthompsonco Timothy Steven Weaver Janet M. Dickey to Mark Krone NE NW Sec Robert McCormick NE & Natalie Ann Weaver Lisa Dickey Lt B Chest- 22 6-1; Lt 1 Lively Addn NW SE Sec 22 6-1 Con- SE SW Sec 8; NE NW nut S/D; Lts 7, 8, 5 & 6 Consideration $105,000 sideration $18,001 Sec 17 6-5 Consideration Blk3 Improvement S/D Charles L. McKinnies Ilene R. Tregoning & $79,000 Kelly L. Horner & Rod- to Julie A. Hawkins Pt Ilene Reathel Tregon- Sharon F. Blackwell to ney A. Horner to Kelly L. Lt 9 & Lt 10 Murrays ing to Barbara Gossman HRT Properties LLC Lt Horner Lt 3 Blk 3 Tor- 1st Addn Consideration Eisenhauer, Barbara J. 25 Armour S/D Consid- ren 2nd S/D $68,400 Eisenhauer Gossman, eration $32,000 James Robert Aitken Knight Hawk Coal LLC Barbara J. Eisenhauer Joan E. Rinne & Ross & Marla M. Aitken to to Knight Hawk Land Gossman & Cody W. T. Rinne to Mary Lynn Adam Ray Kempfer Lt Company LLC Pt NE Sec Gossman Pt NW Sec Choate Lt 6 Meadow S/D 2 Blk 6 Dickey 2nd S/d 8; SW SE Sec 5 6-3 26 6-1 Consideration Consideration $16,000 Consideration $5,000 Knight Hawk Coal LLC $58,000 Carla Schmidt to Aar- Kenneth J. Eggemeyer to Knight Hawk Land Sirlee Joe Davis to on T. Patterson Jr. Lt 75 & The Cleo A. Gross Re- Company LLC COAL Rhonda R. Heatherly Armour S/D Consider- vocable Living Trust to ONLY SE NE; Pt COAL & Steven D. Heatherly ation $65,000 Kenneth J. Eggemeyer ONLY SW NE Sec 34; NE SE Sec 8 6-1; Pt Lt US Bank National As- SE NW Sec 11 7-7 COAL ONLY NW SW; 57 Jupiter Mining Co. sociation as Trustee to Kenneth J. Eggemeyer, COAL ONLY SW SW Consideration $78,000 Ocwen Loan Servicing Cleo A. Gross Living Sec 35; Pt NW SE; COAL W Daniel L. Davis & Mi- NE Stump LLC Lt 5 Blk 3 McMil- Trust to Kenneth J. Egg- ONLY SW SE; Pt COAL chelle R. Davis to 203 lan S/D emeyer SE NW Sec 11 7-7 ONLY NW SW; Pt NE SE; Grinder Land Trust & SI Home Robert M. Veach to Pt SE SE; COAL ONLY No Flying Debris Solutions LLC Lts 3 & Alan L. Schilling Lt 9 SE SW; Pt COAL ONLY Easy Cleanup FOR PERRY ­COUNTY NE SW; ALL COAL AND 4 B Blk 1 Bottom S/D Con- Josh Gross OTHER MINERALS SE lk 29 Keyes Metcalfs sideration $22,000 County Clerk NE Sec 34; ALL COAL 1st S/D Consideration Dave & Recorder AND OTHER MINERALS $15,000 QUITCLAIM DEEDS WARRANTY DEEDS SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA NW SE Sec 27 6-2 Genfed Financial Gary D. Owen to Jaime Bk of America NA to Since 1989 & Still Growing!!! Knight Hawk Coal LLC Credit Union Inc. to N. Schmeiderer & Cyn- Tammy K. Townley Lts to Knight Hawk Land Amy L. Chapman & Mi- thia L. Owen Lt 4 Blk 2 62 & 63 Jupiter Min- Company LLC Pt SE Sec chael W. Chapman Lt 8 TREE SERVICE Woodside S/D ing Co. Consideration 618.965.9110 28; Pt SW; Pt SE Sec 27; WK Murphy 3rd Addn Herbert Eggemeyer $16,000 Pt NE Sec 33; NW; Pt NE; Consideration $13,500 & Joyce A. Eggemeyer James R. Dement & M. NW SW; NE SW; NW SE; to Andrew Wayne Egg- Shaw Dement to David 2271 County SW NE Sec 34 6-2 QUITCLAIM DEEDS emeyer SE Sec 31 5-6 Peters Pt Lt 15; Lts 16 & Knight Hawk Coal LLC Jeanene J. Halstead & Road 5 Betty Lee De Sherlia 17 Blk 61 Smiths North- to Knight Hawk Land Shawn R. Halstead to CHESTER to Tina A. Stewart Lts west Addn Consider- Company LLC SW SE; H4 Development LLC Lt 11, 12 Blk 31; Lt 112 Mey- ation $35,000 $115,000 SW SW SE Sec 32 5-4 13 Oxbow 2nd Addn 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath eropd S/D Jeffrey Dean Provart Wilma Brown to Wil- Rhonda Fleming to & 10 Acre Lot Pauline Rothwell to & Sheryl Provart to $ ma Brown & Beverly Jeremy Fleming & Kenneth Farrar Lts 4, 5 Dawn Harrison & Jus- 1437 Dogwood Rd., Carbondale ...... 249,900 Creekpaum Lt 12 Blk 49 Rhonda Fleming Lt 13 $ & 6 Blk 1 Johnson S/D; tin Harrison Pt SW NE 1505 Business Hwy. 13, Murphysboro ...... 275,000 Smith Blakeslees Addn Winters 3rd Addn $ NE Sec 6 4-5 Consider- Sec 34 5-1 Consideration 140 Buttermilk Rd., Ava ...... 699,000 Joel Cato & Tresa M. Kimberly Ann Horn $ ation $2,500 $50,000 1605 Oak, Chester ...... 87,000 Cato to Jody D. Lynch & to Gail M. McManus & Richard Langrehr, Jody D. Lynch & Mi- $ Michael A. Lynch SW; Toni M. Woodsides Lts 1 1011 Park Blvd., Chester ...... 230,000 Roger Langrehr, Robert chael A. Lynch to Del- $ SW Sec 6 4-3 Consider- & 2 Walnut Lake Estates #6 Pines Rd., Goreville ...... 11,000 Langrehr, Oscar Lan- bert F. Bauersachs Pt $ ation $244,900 Bobby Crain to Bren- 1607 Oak, Chester ...... 57,000 grehr, Trustee & Dolo- NW SW Sec 18 5-3 Con- Kyle e. Willi to Eugenia da Townes Lt 1 & Pt 220 Oak Terrace, Chester ...... $179,000 Manning & Matthew L. Lt 4 Blk 26 Rail Road 1441 Opdyke, Chester ...... $126,900 Manning Lt 30 Emling Tamaroa Addn 15 LincolnSALE Blvd., PENDING Chester ...... $156,000 2nd Addn Consideration Cathy Eubanks & 503 Maple St., Evansville ...... $60,000 $5,500 Mark George to Jenni- 613 VanZant, Chester...... $73,900 John H. Hill & Lisa D. fer N. Runnels & Rick 5 Deerfield, Freeburg ...... $33,000 Hill to Allen Nesbit Lts R. Runnels Lts 7 & 8 150 & 151 Glores 5th Blk 29 Rail Road Ta- SHAWNEE TRAILS REALTY Addn maroa Addn Robin Bert, Broker-Agent Marion Henson to John Duane A. Kinney to www.shawneetrailsrealty.com H. Hill & Lisa D. Hill Lts Duane A. Kinney & [email protected] 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187 James Kinney Pt SW; 573-450-5149 Glores 6th Addn Pt NW SW Sec 20 4-4 John H. Hill & Lisa D. Hill to Marion Henson, DEEDS Trustee & Three Girls Josh Gross County Land Trust Lts 147, 146, Clerk to Gupta Vinod 152, 153 Glores 5th Addn Lt 8 Blk 32 Keyes Met- Kathyrn Baiotto, Tina calfs 2nd Addn 573-880-6150 Basler, Michelle Benton, Josh Gross County Kathryn Biatto, Tina Clerk to Gupta Vinod Malacarne, Anthony Lt 2 Blk 1 Ed Kimmel Steven Rapp & Ange- Addn Properties For Sale NEW LISTING!!! OAKDALE, 9735 Branch Rd. ~ Secluded 6-Bed Home On 2 Acres, 3 Full Baths, Walkout, Pole Barn, Livestock Shed And Outbuildings $185,000. Sparta • commercial, 310 S. Vine St. ~ 19,000+ Sq. Ft. Commercial Building With Storefront, Storage Lockers, Big Item Storage, Office Space, Loading Docks, 800 Amp Service $195,000. TILDEN, 252 N. Centre St. ~ 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Fenced Back Yard, Outbuilding On 4 Lots $55,000. Oakdale, Adams Rd. ~ Two 11.85-Acre Wooded Parcels, Great Hunting, Recreational Or Home Sites. $48,000/Parcel. Coulterville, 7131 Hydrangea Road ~ Very Well-Kept 4-Bedroom Home On 13 Acres, Pole Barn, Shed, Pond, Fenced Pasture. Perry County, Pinckneyville Schools. $244,900. New Property Listings Are Being Accepted! See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RANDOLPH COUNTY - CHESTER, ILLINOIS Eddie Kutz Gutjahr Realty, LLC Arvest Central Mortgage Company, PLAINTIFF Vs. David Gutjahr, Managing Broker Heather Tschudy as Independent Administrator; et. al., DEFENDANTS 573-513-6622 17-CH-54 www.kkguttering.com 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- sure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/16/2018, the Sheriff of Ran- dolph County, Illinois will on March 6, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at Randolph County Courthouse 1st Floor 1 Taylor Street Chester, IL 62233, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Randolph and State of We Have A Home For You Anywhere, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 13-110-011-00 Through Our Referral System. Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1109 Stone St. Red Bud, IL 62278 Call One Of Our Agents Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resi- For Personal Service – dential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not Florence Kane, to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.T he Broker Manager...... 967-6516 subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Dorcas Gruber, 215 Main Street • Ava • 426-3982 Plaintiff and in A“ S IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation Broker Manager...... 559-9147 by the court. For a list of properties for sale If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after Joyce Hagene Dierkes... 534-3457 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any in southern Illinois go to: assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 Don Otten...... 830-2999 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). tri-county-realty.com If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers oth- er than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due Jane Pillers...... 443-8623 Call One Of Our Agents For Personal Service – under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti- Bonnie Ripperda...... 971-5728 Sam Shaw ...... 618-559-1056 tled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Tim Schulein...... 317-0577 Linda Kranawetter ...... 618-357-0424 Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certif- icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Kim Wesbecher...... 317-2230 Confirmation of the sale.T he successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ Jeff Phillips ...... 618-790-4455 expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. Nona Shaw ...... 618-559-9120 The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no repre- Or View Our Listings At sentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admon- Trish Bicket ...... 618-363-0303 ished to check the Court file to verify all information. www.Century21.com IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Clay Fuhrhop, Managing Broker ....618-924-1416 REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- www.Realtor.com SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- Sparta (618) 443-2211 Serving Southern Illinois Since 1989 GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Chester (618) 826-3421 For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codi- Fax: 618-426-3690 lis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL Golden Key Realty, Inc. Perry County (618) 357-2130 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-13220. Equal Housing REALTOR® Like Us On Facebook! I3074159 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated Opportunity County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 21 Ava moving ahead with infrastructure projects Two major infrastruc- beth’s Catholic Church ture projects in Ava and a drinking foun- have moved closer to Storm tain. reality after action by The annual funding the city council. drainage and request will be submit- As the County Journal sewer lagoon ted in the near future. reported last month, Reiman also asked one project will address the council to consider a storm drainage prob- application forms and establishing one or two lem along East Main documents. scholarships for Ava and Second streets. The subject of buying area students. How the It calls for the instal- an enclosed utility trail- city will fund them is lation of about 800 feet er for the maintenance still to be determined. of pipe, inlets and man- department came up In other business, the holes along the south again, and this time it council agreed to not side of East Main Street was approved. charge the county for from Fourth Street to The trailer will be use of the Vancil build- Second Street, south equipped with tools and ing at Bower Park as an on Second Street, then supplies needed to re- election polling place. east behind some resi- pair water leaks, install It also approved the dences. meters and other day- annual motor fuel tax Screening day Monday night, the to-day repair orders. It resolution for street Western Egyptian Head Start held a screening day February 2 for children council authorized its will also have heaters maintenance in the 5 and younger. Pictured is Jami Hawkins, left, at the Percy location, engineering firm to so workers can take amount of $20,000. screening Laura Bentem’s children Sadie, Bailee, Roxie and Savannah. put the project out for refuge from the cold. A discussion was held bids. The bid could be Mayor Shaun Reiman about purchasing new awarded as soon as the said the trailer will Christmas decorations Local grads at Southeast Missouri council’s March meet- save time because work- to be placed on util- Five area students were in general studies. and exercise science ing. ers will not be running ity poles along Main recently part of the 2017 Evansville: Sarah Stell- option. The city will borrow from the job sites to the Street. fall graduating class of horn, master of business Marissa: Paige Kinzel, up to $60,000 from First maintenance shed. Reiman noted that Southeast Missouri State administration with a bachelor’s degree in National Bank of Ava The council author- suppliers are offering University in Cape Gi- general management health management and for construction. ized spending up to discounts of 40 to 50 rardeau, Missouri. option. exercise science option. The second project $2,500 for the trailer. percent. No action was Sparta: Kristen Naas Chester: Justin Marks, Pinckneyville: Henry involves the cleaning Reiman asked coun- taken, but the matter graduated cum laude bachelor’s degree in Dudek, bachelor’s degree of one cell and the reno- cil members to sub- could come up at next with a bachelor’s degree health management in political science. vation of two pump mit their ideas for this month’s meeting. houses at the sewer year’s Smysor grant Reiman said he would lagoon. That carries application. like council members to Local students on MUS&T honor roll an estimated cost of Some of the thoughts give him a list of dilapi- Five local students were senior Ashley Throop Pfannebecker of Red $526,500 plus engineer- include awnings for dated homes to start recently selected to the of Ellis Grove, environ- Bud, undeclared. ing fees. The city plans businesses along Main the process of getting Missouri University of mental engineering; To be included on the to apply for a loan from Street, new picnic ta- them repaired or torn Science and Technology senior Joshua DeRousse list, students must have the state’s public water bles, food stand and a down. He said he will 2017 fall semester honors of Red Bud, aerospace carried a minimum of 12 supply loan program. new entrance sign at check into the possibil- list in Rolla. engineering; junior Dan- hours and had a grade The council approved a Bower park, a new ten- ity of using TIF funds They are senior Brad- iel Moeller of Chester, point average of 3.2 or resolution authorizing nis court net and swing for those structures ley Asselmeier of Chester, mechanical engineer- above out of a possible the mayor or the mayor set for the city-owned that might eventually mechanical engineering; ing; and freshman Jared 4.0. pro tem to sign all loan park near St. Eliza- be torn down. Thrift shop gets Sweetheart Valentines ready for spring The Caring and the shop transitions Sharing Thrift Shop to its spring stock. in Pinckneyville will The shop is open not accept clothing Thursday and Friday donations until Mon- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and day, February 19 as Saturday from 9 to 1. $ 95 Women’s breakfast Lovely Laverne 8 oz. Rib1eye, Sc7allops, Crawfish, By Carol Mercer fast will be served in Laverne is a 6-month- $ 95 Crab Cakes & More The Evangelical the fellowship hall. old short-haired cal- 1/2 Lb. No Buffet Carry-Outs Daughters, the wom- Friedens UCC is locat- ico. She was found 7 en’s group of Friedens ed at 820 North Main, abandoned as a kit- 1 Lb. $ 95 United Church of Christ and there is a large ten. She is beautiful 12 $ 95 of Marissa, will host a parking lot behind the and very friendly and Prime Rib, Baked Potato, pre-Lent breakfast for church. would love to call your Salad & Homemade Bread area women. All women, no matter house her new home. 19 This year’s breakfast their denomination, If you are interested is February 10, the are welcome. in adopting Laverne, Saturday before Ash The ecumenical event call the Perry County Wednesday, starting is special to the women Humane Society at at 8:30. who have attended in 542-3647 or email pchs There will be a short the past, and they feel [email protected]. To Order Your Homemade worship service led by that it is a wonderful see more cats and dogs Chocolate Or Coconut Heart Pastor Brett Palmer in way to spiritually ready at the no-kill shelter Shaped Pie For Someone Special the sanctuary. Follow- them for the season of in Du Quoin, go to Pet Order By Monday, February 12 ing the service, break- Lent. finder.com.

Gift Certificates Available For 30 Minutes & 1 Hour Massage

www.sisjcm.com Dr. Dillon 605 E. Lyons • MARISSA • 618-295-2268 Kaesberg

Wednesday, February 14

Prime Rib Steak Seafood Accepting Reservations Limited Menu Ca

Brenda For

Reservations

618-534-9589 Located At Intersection Of Rte. 4 & Pyatt-Cutler Road, North of Willisville 5501 State Rte. 4 • Percy • 497-8484 • Brenda Keller, Manager Page 22 County Journal | february 8, 2018 Interesting facts obituaries about Lincoln JACQUELINE MAE VIOLET JOYCE KERNAN Each February, Ameri- whiskers in exchange HOGREFE Violet Joyce Kernan, cans celebrate the birth- for her brothers’ votes. Jacqueline “Jackie” 68, of Tilden, died at 5 days of two of the more • John Wilkes Booth, Mae Hogrefe, 90, of a.m. Friday, February influential presidents Lincoln’s assassin, was Chester, died at 4:58 2, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s in United States history. a famous actor who had a.m. Monday, February Hospital. Presidents Day is ob- a fan in Lincoln himself. 5, 2018 at St. Francis She was born May 24, served on or near the The president actually Medical Center in Cape 1949 in Caraway, Arkan- birthdate of America’s was photographed with Girardeau, Missouri. sas to Vernon and Rosie first president, George Booth during his second She was born April Jackson Yon. Washington. However, inauguration. She and Robert James Presidents Day also cel- • Abraham Lincoln 8, 1927 in Chester to Kernan Sr. were united ebrates the life of Abra- was supposed to attend Ray and Mary Fleming in marriage July 19, ham Lincoln, the 16th Ford’s Theater with Ul- Lawder. 1966 in Centerville, Illi- President of the United ysses S. Grant, but Grant Jackie married Gilbert nois. He preceded her in States, who was born on canceled at the last sec- L. Hogrefe January 26, 1946 in Chester. She often death October 29, 2013. February 12. ond. referred to Gibb as her soul mate and spoke so Violet was a member of Loyalty Missionary Bap- As people prepare to fondly of the years they spent together. He pre- tist Church in Eden. celebrate the life of Abra- ceded her in death April 12, 1985. She is survived by sons Robert (Glenda) Ker- ham Lincoln, celebrants She worked as book inspector for Spartan Print- nan Jr. of Baldwin and Bill (Desuray) Kernan of can consider the follow- In Loving ing. She loved telling stories of the days she spent Tilden; daughters Kathy (Danny) Hood of Tilden ing interesting tidbits. Memory Of working there and the memories she made with and Brandi Malkin of Sparta; sisters Frances • Lincoln practiced law, her coworkers, whom she cherished dearly. Faulkner, Midge Smith of Bonne Terre, Missouri but he did not have a Jackie was a member of St. John Lutheran and Patrisha Hunter of Dover, Arkansas; brothers formal law degree. He Rev. Jesse Church in Chester, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Henry Yon of Cahokia, Pleas Yon of Ware, Illinois, only had about 18 months and Chester River Rats. Roger Yon of Shiloh, Illinois and Donny Yon of of schooling in the field She was a creative soul and loved to paint and Marissa; grandchildren Nathaniel (Lucinda) Ker- of law. JanuaryDuncan 27, 1924 - February 13, 2008 write poems. Later in life, Jackie referred to nan, Ryan, Heather, Albert, Joey, Karenna and • The president disliked herself as The Glitzy Grandma. She loved gold, Courtney Kernan, Crystal Jacobs and Dena Mal- being called Abe. He pre- sparkle, leopard print and all things glitzy. kin; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Lynn Grace ferred being called by his Jackie was loved by all and had a heart as big Kernan and Aslan Jacobs, nieces and nephews. last name instead. Violet was also preceded in death by her parents, • Lincoln was an ac- as her personality. She will be missed fiercely sisters Lavern Nickleson and Bea Powers, broth- complished wrestler as and remembered fondly. ers Louis and Charles Yon and grandsons Joshua a young man. His wres- She is survived by children Michele (Jay) Link Hood and Lazarus Hicks. tling proclivity helped and Mark (Souad) Hogrefe, all of Chester, grand- Visitation is Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 9 secure him a place in the children Eric Hogrefe and John (Rose) Link to 11 a.m. at Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church National Wrestling Hall of Chester, Corey (Maria) Hogrefe and Brooke in Eden. A celebration of life service will follow. of Fame. Hogrefe (Nick), all of St. Louis, and Angela (Brent) McDaniel & Lee Funeral Home in Sparta is in • In addition to being a Mason of Kansas City, Missouri, great-grand- charge of arrangements. wrestler, a patent holder children Savana Link of Steeleville, Rachel and Memorials may be made to the family. and a president, Lin- On this 10 year anniversary Allison Mason of Kansas City, Missouri. Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com. coln also was a licensed you hold a missing piece of She was also preceded in death by her parents bartender. Before his our hearts. One day we will and son Michael Ray Hogrefe. presidency, he owned a be reunited and It was her wish to be cremated. BERNICE L. business called the Ber- our hearts will be complete. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, February RICKENBERG ry and Lincoln General 12, 2018 at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Bernice L. Ricken- Store and Tavern in New Oh what a Chester. Memorial services will follow, with Rev. berg, 77, of Tilden, Salem, Illinois. Glorious Day that will be. Tim Sims officiating. Burial will be in St. John died at 9:30 p.m. Mon- • Paving the way for Lutheran Cemetery in Chester. day, January 15, 2017 future beard lovers, Lin- Sadly missed by Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran at St. Elizabeth’s Hos- coln was the first presi- your one and only Rose, Church. pital in O’Fallon. dent with a beard. An your sons and daughters, 11-year-old girl named Sign the guest book at pmfh.net. She was family em- grandchildren & ployed at Singer, Free- Grace Bedell convinced great-grandchildren burg Terrace, New Lincoln to grow his GERVIS Athens Home of the LOUVEAU JR. Aged and Randolph County Care Center, Gervis Louveau Jr., where she retired. 70, of Manito, Illinois, Monument Sales She was born September 23, 1940 in Missouri. died peacefully Friday, She married Everette O. Rickenberg Sr. He pre- Cemetery Lettering February 2, 2018 af- ceded her in death. ter a long battle with She is survived by sons Bernard J. Rickenberg Custom Design cancer. of Percy and Joseph D. Rickenberg of Tilden, five He was born May 14, grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 1947 in Preston, Illinois She was also preceded in death by her parents RANDOLPH to Gervis and Edna and son Everette O. Rickenberg Jr. Runge Louveau. It was her wish to be cremated. MONUMENT Gervis graduated Visitation is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb- from Sparta High ruary 16, 2018 at Tilden Presbyterian Church. School with the Class Memorial services will follow, with Pastor Dennis WORKS of 1965. Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Paradise Serving Families Since 1900 He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1965 to Cemetery in Steeleville at 1:15 p.m. 1969. Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager Gervis worked in construction in Anchorage, Alaska for many years, and when he retired, 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 he continued to live in Anchorage. After several Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon years, he moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Three years ago, he moved to Manito. Gervis will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by sisters Mary Faith (Joe) Schae- McDaniel’s Anniversary Sale fer of Hamilton, Ontario, Rebecca Wood of Manito and Barbara Louveau of Seattle, Washington, Celebrating 68 Years in Pinckneyville brother Steve Louveau of St. Louis, nieces and nephews. * 27 Years in Du Quoin He was preceded in death by his parents, broth- * ers Adolph, Albert, Gilmer and Anthony, sisters ON SELECT Shirley in infancy and Evangeline Otten and UP 70% brothers-in-law Richard Wood and Leland Otten. FURNITURE ITEMS* It was his wish to be cremated. TO *Bedding & Flooring Excluded Burial with private. Services will be held at a OFF later date. Serta The family wishes no memorial donations. Alongi’s Restaurant iComfort Gift Card FREE or UP with any $499 Boxspring Save TO BONNIE A. WALL Furniture Purchase Bonnie A. Wall 75, of Pay with your tax return or $500 Evansville, died Thurs- Take 12 months, 0% interest on a Serta Adjustable Set day, February 1, 2018 at with your good credit. *Ask a salesperson for details Missouri Baptist Hospi- 5565 St. Rte. 154 tal in St. Louis. • Pinckneyville She was born October 357-2165 17, 1942 in Fults, Illinois 27 S. Division St. to Alvin Sr. and Otilda • Du Quoin Koch Scheibe. Serving You Since 1950 542-4746 Bonnie married Don- ald C. Wall September 5, 1959 in Renault. He preceded her in death June 3, 2015. She was a homemaker and a fantastic cook. Bonnie was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Evansville. She is survived by children Kimberly A. (Barry) Guebert of Steeleville and Kent D. (Dianna) Wall of Evansville, brothers Alvin (Violet) Scheibe Jr. and James (Jeanette) Scheibe, all of Waterloo, and grandchildren Kristen and Kyle Wall and Katie (Levi) Harris. When bad things happen, make sure you have an insurance She was also preceded in death by her parents company that’s committed to helping you repair, rebuild and brother Gary Scheibe. and grow. Rockford Mutual is that company. We’ve been Private services will be held at a later date at St. putting lives back together for over 116 years. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Evansville. Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville is Rockford Mutual Insurance Company provides insurance coverage for personal auto, homeowners, business owners, in charge of arrangements. commercial auto, and farm owners.

KEVIN M. CRAFTON Kevin M. Crafton, 23, of Evansville, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Red Bud Regional Hospital. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb- For More Information and a quote, contact your local Rockford Mutual agent: ruary 5, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating. MINTON Burial was in the church cemetery. Insurance & Associates, LLC Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud was 326 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3461 in charge of arrangements. 110 N. Main St. • Marissa • 295-2542 Memorials may be made to the family. 107 N. Market • Sparta • 443-2352 Sign the guest book at pwfh.net. www.mintoninsurance.com County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 23 society for its fields of corn, Happy birthday to February 9 at 4:30. wheat and soybeans Danny Wesbecher, Dan On February 12, the and even pumpkins, Otten and Tony Bauer. Eagles will host St. Li- Evansville but did you know it is We extend our sym- bory at 4. February 13 also the top producer of pathy to the family of will find EAC in Ches- News such flowers as roses Martha Goessling. ter at St. John Luther- By Eloise Kueker and gladioli? Illinois Allene Becker hosted an 6. Also in this busy 449-2043 has plenty of cows, her annual Christmas week, the Eagles will pigs, chickens and rab- party January 28 at St. host the PDR Hawks I was going through bits, but the only live- Boniface Parish Cen- February 15 at 4. some old papers and stock that is native of ter. Enjoying the deli- Evansville Enterprise came across some in- Illinois is the turkey— cious lunch and the February 24, 1939 teresting facts. who knew. afternoon were Wanda Do you know where Another fact that Long, Robin Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland the oldest agricultural blows my mind is that June Smith, Judy Wi- Mulholland became the test plot is? It is at the Randolph County, in ethrop, Bob and Le- parents of a baby girl University of Illinois 1842, was considered lia DeRousse, Bob B. February 19. and was established the castor bean and and Ellen DeRousse, Two local boys re- in 1876. castor oil capital of Il- Damien, Jen and Lu- ceived promotions at Farmers in our day linois. cas Fay, Nick, Marga- the Boy Scout Court of use tractors to plow the Does anyone use cas- ret and Andrea Voke, Honor. William A. Laub- fields, but back in the tor oil anymore? I bet Vanessa Lentz, Jim er advanced to the Star early days before using the younger genera- and Rosemary Hein- Rank and James Peters horses, farmers used tion doesn’t even know en, Duke and Linda to 2nd Class Scout from oxen to pull the plows. what it is and what we Hinnrich, Debbie and Tenderfoot. William We all know about used it for. Collin Largent, Ethan, Lauber received five John Deere, who in- Our grocery store Becky, Maris, Kara, merit badges, Reynold vented the steel plow shelves are full of Sienna and Kalana Wolff three, Gilbert for use in the prairies canned goods, and Largent, Kyle, Angie Birk three, Lloyd Laub- because the wooden and Oliver Largent and many of them I haven’t er two, James Shea one plows would not break heard of or never used, Eloise Kueker. and Harold Braun one. up the grass and sod, but one thing that is EAC News Celebrates 60th Mrs. Gildas Levery but did you know that hard to find is hominy. On February 8, the Dale and Donna Rice of Percy are celebrating was honored with a early settlers did not And what is hominy? EAC Eagles host St. their 60th wedding anniversary. Dale Rice want to homestead in Homily is kernels of Mary’s Chester at 4. shower. Hostesses were and Donna Schnoeker were maried Saturday, the prairies because corn soaked in a caus- The A team will Mrs. Raymond Wes- February 8, 1958 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church they thought that since tic solution. We grew participate in the St. becher and Mrs. Ray- in Steeleville. They have three children, Scott trees were not plenti- up eating it often, and Mary’s Chester tourna- mond Gerlach. Rice, Stacy Longoria and Sherri Rice, six ful, the soil was not I still like it today. A ment February 9 and M.L. Wolff was hon- grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. good for crops? Boy, bi-product that comes 10. The C team will par- ored on his 60th birth- were they wrong. from dried hominy is ticipate in the St. John day with a party of Illinois is well known grits. Catholic Tournament relatives and friends. Sparta senior site to 2 p.m. for our grand school graduate. opening. A ribbon-cut- Condolences to the Coulterville ting ceremony will be family of Zelda Aar- activities, menu held at noon. Refresh- on, who died this past and Swanwick twice-baked potatoes, ments will be served. week. Activities corn, tapioca pudding. The VFW Auxiliary David and I celebrated February 12-16 TUESDAY: Baked ByNews Diana Cole will meet February our 21st wedding anni- MONDAY: Monday chicken, seasoned rice 758-2880 12 at 7 p.m. We will versary January 31 at morning ladies exer- w/beans, California discuss our upcoming Reids’ Harvest House cise at 10. Vitas Hos- blend, chocolate pie. The Coulterville His- fish fries that will start in Chester. pice coping with loss at WEDNESDAY: Chili, torical Society will February 16. We had lunch with 10:30. Bonnie Douglas grilled cheese, salad, meet February 8 at 7 Coulterville High Lynne Brazinski card club at 12:15. Bin- angel food cake. p.m. School seniors who Thursday at Pistol City go with Linda at 12:30. THURSDAY: Beef stew, The mission state- plan to further their then went to Waterloo TUESDAY: Christy beets, fruit, biscuit. ment of the historical education: Scholarship Friday and visited with Howell plant talk at 10. FRIDAY: Egg/cheese society and museum applications from the our oldest son Carlo. Forced bulbs. Art class casserole, sausage is to preserve Coulter- VFW Auxiliary are now Matthew, Nicole, Elo- at 12:30. links, hash browns, ville’s history through in the counselor’s of- die and Daxton visited WEDNESDAY: Exer- apricots. the museum project. fice. Two $500 mon- Saturday morning. Elo- cise/ music w/Phil at 10. Asher Prices: Seniors $4, Private 2 Braden Come join us Saturday, etary gifts will be given die and Daxton spent King/queen coronation others and carry-outs Asher of Steeleville March 17 from 10 a.m. to a Coulterville high the night with us. at 11:30. recently graduated THURSDAY: Kay Biv- $6, home-delivered from Army National ens card club & chorus $4.25. Guard basic combat at 10. Leave for Pinck- Hours: Monday- and advanced indi- neyville at 1:15. Thursday 8-3, Friday Perry County Gold Plate 8-2. Meal hours 11:30- vidual training at FRIDAY: Trivia & steak, mashed potatoes, FRIDAY: Exercise at 10. Fort Leonard Wood, Activities Bingo at 12:30. noon. reminisce at 10.- gravy, carrots, fruit. Missouri. February 12-16 Clothing store: 9-3. FRIDAY: Baked cod, Asher received train- MONDAY: Nickel bingo Menu For more informa- potato salad, stewed MONDAY: Sloppy joes, ing in land navigation, at 10:15. Menu tion, call 443-4020. tomatoes, cake. rifle marksmanship, TUESDAY: Valentine’s MONDAY: Beef stew, Menus and activities field training, warrior Day bake sale from cornbead, pickled tasks and various 9:30-12:30. Prize bingo beets, applesauce. could change without notice. • • other drills. at 10:30. TUESDAY: BBQ pork • Asher was selected WEDNESDAY: Valen- steak, baked potatoes, Suggested dona- St. Mary’s Antique Mall as honor graduate for tine’s Day bake sale tossed salad, mixed tion: $3. Meal sites and • • Bravo Company and from 9:30-12:30. Nickel vegetables, fruit pie. home-delivered meals: • received the Dragoon bingo at 10:15. Marvin WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, Du Quoin, Cutler and Over 450 Display Booths Award. Juhl Band at 9:30. mashed potatoes, gra- Willisville. Call 542- Asher will be based THURSDAY: Bingo at vy, corn, spiced apples. 3511 by 8 a.m. to make & 225 Showcases out of the 1844th 10:15. THURSDAY: Salisbury a reservation. Antiques - Home Decor - More National Guard Booth Space Available Transportation Unit in East St. Louis. 777 Seventh St. • St. Mary, MO • 573-543-2800 He is the son of Rob Chester senior citizen site Open 7 Days A Week • 10am-6pm www.missouriantiquemalls.com and Amy Asher. Activities salad, green beans, FRIDAY: Vegetable February 13-16 fruit. bean soup, chicken TUESDAY: Site council WEDNESDAY: Fried salad, romaine salad, meeting at 9. Land of fish, roasted potatoes, mandarin oranges/ S’ville Lincoln at 11:30. stewed tomatoes, slaw, pineapple. WEDNESDAY: Bingo at fruit. Prices at center $4, 10. Valentine’s Day par- THURSDAY: BBQ pork home-delivered $4.25. seniors ty. Valentine exchange, steak, baked sweet Lunch is served at King/queen contest. potato, baked beans, 11:30. Call 826-5108 by 9 Activities peaches. to make a reservation. February 12-16 Valentine bingo. Nickel MONDAY: Bingo at 10. bingo at after lunch. TUESDAY: Craig Man- THURSDAY: Quilting at or bingo at 10. 8:30. Wii bowling after Love WEDNESDAY: Valen- lunch. tine’s Day party. Bingo FRIDAY: Big bingo at Your Car at 10. Card club at 12:15. 10. Enough THURSDAY: Wii bowl- Menu ing at 9. TUESDAY: Lasagna, To Give It FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. garlic bread, romaine The Very Menu MONDAY: Ham/beans, Best! broccoli salad, fruit See Us For All Of Your Auto Maintenance cocktail, cornbread. Randolph & Tire Needs At Competitive Prices! TUESDAY: Meatloaf, Brussels sprouts, divorces mashed potatoes, apri- Lori J. Fletcher, pe- Gerald’s cots, hot rolls. titioner, James M. Radiator & WEDNESDAY: Turkey, Fletcher. Dissolution of dressing, green beans, marriage was granted hot rolls, cranberry Automotive January 17, 2018. sauce, red velvet cake. 14 Westwood Drive • Steeleville • 965-3323 Stacy A. Slavens, pe- GIFTS THURSDAY: Cod titioner, Joel Slavens. For Everyone squares, baked potato, slaw, mandarin or- Dissolution of marriage In Your Life anges, chocolate sheet was granted January cake. 18, 2018. Collectibles FRIDAY: Vegetable beef Michael D. Kennedy, soup, slaw, pineapple, petitioner, Kristina L. Home Decor fruit cocktail cake. Kennedy. Dissolution of Wreaths • Garlands Hours: 8:30 a.m. to marriage was granted 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. January 18, 2018. Purses • Jewelry Call 965-3134 extension James T. Ormesher, Much More 5 by 9:30 a.m. to make petitioner, Susan E. Personal Service With Hometown Values a reservation. Ormesher. Dissolution “We’re more than just a pharmacy” of marriage was grant- ed January 26, 2018. INCOME TAX Marriages Charles Dylan Knope, PREPARATION... KEIL Where You Are Not Just A Number Coulterville, Rebecca Eliz- COUNTY Pharmacy & Gifts abeth McCann, Cutler Call For An Appointment Kenneth E. Kopriiva, JOURNAL 1375 S. Main Jena A. Oakley, both of Red Bud • 282-2870 Sparta 497-8272 (618) 965-3456 Page 24 County Journal | february 8, 2018 coming events Fertile Soil TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Benefit Shooting Match 6:30-10:30PM Sunday, February 11 1:00PM Zeigler Eagles Meat Wheel • Money Rounds • 50/50 Drawing Check out Fertile Soil on Facebook or at www.fertilesoil.yolasite.com Gun Raffle Drawing • Food Available For booking information call (618) 317-4409 or email [email protected] *NO SCOPES* *OPEN GUNS ONLY* *HOUSE GUN AVAILABLE* Held At Shiloh Hill Tavern Today’s Patsy Cline Contact Rodney Kribs at Featuring Shanna Fredrick 615-9502 For More Information Singing the songs Thursday, February 15 today that Patsy made and Friday, February 16 famous years ago. Dinner 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Dinner Show: $30 | VIP $35 | Show Only $20 PUBLIC NOTICE - GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION

For Tickets Call 618-965-3726 or EARLY VOTING DATES 618-967-9926 or order online at Public notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article 19A of the Election Code, that Early Voting in Randolph County 290 S. Burns | Sparta, Illinois www.thegatheringplaceoffbroadway.com will be conducted on the following dates at the Randolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois prior to the Evansville Knights Of Columbus March 20, 2018 General Primary Election. All-You-Can-Eat DATES Thursday, February 8 – Friday, February 9 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 – Friday, February 16 Wurstmart 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, February 11 Tuesday, February 20 – Friday, February 23 EVERY FRIDAY 11am-2pm 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. February 16 - March 23 Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 2 CARRY-OUTS Serving 4:30 - 8:00pm Columbian Club Hall 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. AVAILABLE Pinckneyville Monday, March 5 – Friday, March 9 4 Kinds Of Fish, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chicken Strips & 7 Sides ADULTS $9 • AGES 7-12 $4 6 & UNDER FREE • CARRY-OUTS $8 Monday, March 12 – Friday, March 16 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Roast Beef, Pork Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Saturday, March 17 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Beans, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, Bread, Coffee, Tea & Dessert Monday, March 19 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Newman Center in Carbondale Pat Laramore FISH FRY Randolph County Clerk 618-826-5000 - 191 Buffet semi-annual

washington county JOHN & SHIRLEY LABUSIER ESTATE, FRIDAY farm Machinery auction JOE & RUBY SCHIRMER & JOHN & TINA LABUSIER Saturday, March 10 • 9:00AM MULTIPLE ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY FEBRUARY, 10 Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Nashville, IL AUCTION 4:00-8:00PM CALL TODAY TO CONSIGN EQUIPMENT! Saturday, February 10 • 9:00am Small Hall Chuck Funke at 618-599-3418 or Jeff May 618-237-5428 Washington County Fairgrounds 810 East Holzhauer Drive, Nashville, IL 62263 $ Watch for future ads or visit 11/Person www.schallerauctionservice.com & www.auctionzip.com PREVIEW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 4-6PM for complete listing and photos! ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Dine In Or Carry-Out (ITEMS OF INTEREST) Vintage Baseball/Softball Uniforms, Vintage Baseball Catcher Schaller Auction Service Mitt, American Girl Doll Kit almost new, American Girl Doll & Brad (618) 476-1864 ~ Kevin (618) 476-9977 Millstadt, Illinois Lic. #440.000223 Outfits, Vintage Wooden Sled, 1930’s Wicker Stroller, Large Apple Butter Kettle w/2 stirrers, Red Schoendicks Memorabilia, Vintage Ladies Handkerchiefs & Gloves, Scarfs from France circa 1950s, Numerous Vintage Barbie Dolls w/Vintage Clothes, Vintage Bar- bie Kitchen and Theater, Vintage Skipper Bedroom, Barbie House & Barbie Car, Numerous BRATZ Dolls and Clothes, Two Dolls Upcoming Events... from France circa 1950s, Vintage Dolls & Doll Clothes, Doll Cradle, 1934 Vintage Table Pinball Game, Coal Bucket, Model T Rear Window & Rack, Metal Hostess Sign, Various Model Trucks (in box), Milk Bottles w/Metal Carrying Case, Crock Jugs, 3-Gal. Father Western Stoneware Crock Jug, Copper Boiler, Wooden Coke NASCAR PARTY Trays, Various License Plate Toppers, Hundredth Anniversary of Michelob One of 800 Wholesaler’s Kits which contains two Mich- daughter elob Bottles, Mug and Paperwork Promoting the 100th Anniver- sary, One of a Kind Anheuser-Busch Spike Beer Bottle and Pam- Sunday, Feb. 11 • 2pm phlet, In-store Hurricane Display Cooler, No Alcohol Beer Cans from the Middle East, Two 1:24 Scale Die Cast Budweiser Stock Car Replicas-Unopened, Various other Beer Collectible Items, D A N C E Many Advertising Print Items including Stand-Up Cut-Outs and A Night In Paris SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Wall Posters, Vass Soda Baseball Uniform, Coca-Cola Match- Saturday, books, Clock, Belt Buckles, Radios, Dancing Can, Unopened Gross of Coke Glasses 144 Count, Many Coke Glasses, Bugs FEBRUARY 17 Bunny, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Looney Tunes, Coke Bot- 6:30PM - 9:00PM Justin Jeffers tles, Flintstone Glasses, Upside Down 7-Up Glass, Blue Jean American Legion Small Hall Coke Glass, Various Beer Cans Meet & Greet HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Steeleville Numerous Stuffed Animals, Numerous Beanie Babies, Board Games, Cinderella Castle, Miscellaneous Kitchen Items, Numer- Refreshments • Prizes ous Purses & Clutches, Numerous Golf Bags and Clubs, 2 Snow Toboggans, Numerous Bedding & Curtains, 2 Adult Sleeping Dress In Your Best & Dance To Tunes Provided By Bags, Knick-Knacks & Home Decorations, Vintage Boys Suit Karaoke & DJ & Clothes, 1930s Windup Victrola by RCA, Kerosene Lantern UNIQUE SOUNDS St. Louis Street Department, Two Bicycles-one adult one child Dad Can’t Attend? Other Male Role Models Are Welcome! with Luggage Racks, Stationary Bicycle, Blow Horn, Solitaire by All Ages Welcome Eureka, Swimming Pool Pump and Hoses, Old 1940s-50s Flash DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR Equipment, Iron & Ironing Board, Lead Crystal Glasses, 1960s Flatware, Assorted Handicap Walkers, Miscellaneous Artwork & Photography, Doctor’s Scale Cod • Bluegill • Shrimp • Catfish Benefit For furniture QUEEN OF Antique Cedar-Lined Hope Chest, Corner Shelf, Vintage Miscel- laneous Furniture, Vintage Sitting Chair, Saucer Chair New In DINNERS St. Jude Children’s Bag, Storage Chest, Chest & Changing Table Dresser, Old Trunk, Wooden Shelves, Coffee Table, Couch, 2 Living Room Chairs, Research Hospital Three Cherry-Wood End Tables, Cherry Wood Coffee Table, HEARTS Marble Coffee Table, Solid Wood Kitchen Table w/Leaf, Three Last Tickets Sold At 7pm Saturday, Office Desks, Assortment of Office Chairs, Three-Tiered, Glass Bookshelf Small, Large Bedroom Chest of Drawers w/Two Full Progressive Jackpot February 17 Mirrors, Bedroom Drawer, Retro Lounge Chair Doors Open 5pm TOOLS & OUTDOOR $ Hosted By The Milk Cans, Large Anvil, Various Jacks, Gas Weed Eater, Long- 742,000 Handled Tools, Cant Hook, Gas Cans, Wooden Carpenter’s Box, Trailer Hitch, Sandblaster, Car Ramps, Cherry Picker, ATV Spray- Drawing Thursday, Feb. 8 • 8pm er, Yard Wagon, Two Bench Grinders, Drill Press, Hand Brace w/ Priebe Brothers Many Bits, Several Toolboxes, Lyman All-American Reloading Come Early & Enjoy The Food! With Special Guests – Press, Two Kayaks, Wood Lathe and Tools, Air Compressor, 10” Serving Starts At 5:30PM Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, Drywall Stand, Several Large Blow- Beaucoup Bottom Band ers and Fans 20 Cards & We’ve Got It Covered military items 50/50 Left! Logistic Compass, Multiple Backpacks, Multiple First Aid DRAWINGS Dance & Live Auction Kits, Web Gear, Pistol Belts, Holsters, 48-Star Flag, Stainless NO OUTSIDE Steel Mess Trays, Belt Buckles, Personal Items, Lee Enfield Rifle Bring Your Own Snack Stock, Large Mailing Tube, Vet Bring Back 1971, First Aid Kits, Live Video BEVERAGES Helmet Liners, WW2 Gas Mask, Stretchers, Various Cast Military Admission $10.00 Per Person Toys, Various Other Military Items Poker & Slots BROUGHT IN! Advance Tickets Available At The Columbian Club Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material Must have wristband to enter large hall. Large hall limited Tickets Also Available At The Door Cash or Check w/Photo ID. All Items Sold As It With No Guarantees to 400 occupants. Must be 21 or older to enter Legion. Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft ~ Lunch Available Auction Columbian Club Conducted By Lehde Auction Service Addieville, Illinois Jim Lehde, Auctioneer American Legion 312 N. Gordon St. • Pinckneyville (618) 559-5082 Illinois Lic. #441.001704 B.B.K. Post 480 For More Info Call 357-6626 www.auctionzip.com, Go To Lehde (ID#23692) 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362 or www.lehdeauctionservice.com County Journal | february 8, 2018 Page 25 Choosing Valentine’s Day NO flowers with special meaning Flowers are popular played a role in defining come Valentine’s Day, as the various meanings TRESPASSING various blooms can sig- associated with certain Hunting and fishing by permit only. nify love and affection. blooms. Roses are one of the Understanding the Trespassers Subject To Arrest most popular flowers to meanings behind vari- gift on Valentine’s Day, ous flowers can help and according to Bank- Valentine’s Day cele- rate, but you can expect brants more accurately to spend around $40 on express their feelings a dozen roses. toward the special peo- Gift givers may want ple in their lives. Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 to deviate from the Read on to learn more standard bouquet of about what certain roses and offer flowers blooms may symbolize. that are more in tune Amaryllis: This flow- with their recipients’ er symbolizes splendid Bird of Paradise: The pink is for a mother’s preferences. beauty and can be given interesting shape and love; and white repre- uestions ith upid Flowers have long to indicate worth beyond rarity of these blooms sents innocence and Q W C been used to convey beauty. symbolizes joyfulness pure love. certain feelings in many Aster: The popular as- and magnificence. It Daisy: Innocence and Steeleville Jaycees Trivia Night cultures. Folklore, poet- ter symbolizes wisdom can be an exciting flow- purity are the meanings Saturday, February 10 • 7PM ry and mythologies have and devotion. er and one that evokes behind the yellow and feelings of anticipation. white daisy. This can be Doors Open At 6:30PM Black-eyed Susan: the perfect pick for new, These vibrant blooms young love. represent justice and Freesia: Those want- $ can be ideal for the per- ing to evoke passionate 10/PERSON son who works in the feelings can choose free- (Min 4 • Max 8) legal profession. sia, which is also said to Carnation: A less ex- mean joy. pensive alternative to Hydrangea: Hydran- roses, carnations repre- geas symbolize heartfelt sent pride and beauty. emotions and can be Furthermore, the colors used to express grati- of carnations represent tude for being under- different meanings. Red stood. This may be the symbolizes love, while perfect making amends flower. Lilac: Couples seek- To Pre-Register Call Renee 965-9555 ing tranquility and pas- Friday sion can turn to lilacs. STEELEVILLE AMERICAN LEGION The calming lavender (Small Hall) Feb. 9 hues also can be a wel- come change in floral arrangements. Rose: Of course, no Val- Fried g FEB. 14 Fish Fry entine’s flower roundup 4pm - 7pm would be complete with- And Valentine’s Day Holidays out roses. Roses repre- win sent love and passion, ~ Every Wednesday ~ Available Every Day and, like carnations, EstimatedNoT oDra Ash Wednesday Jackpot For Feb. 21 Dine In Or Carry-Out their colors symbolize Dinner Due different things. Red ros- es represent desire. Pink Sunday, February 11 roses suggest happiness, $ and white roses symbol- 11:00am-1:00pm ize worthiness. Avoid yel- Choice of 3, 2 or 1-Piece Chicken Dinner low roses, which suggest 71,600Over 20 Ways To Win! fading love. With 2 Sides: 3-Piece Dinner Mashed Potatoes & Last Ticket Sold At 7:15pm Zinnia: Zinnias sym- Drawing 7:30pm bolize thoughts of dis- Gravy, Corn, Slaw $ 50 tant friends and can Per Plate Additional Drawings 6:30pm - 8:30pm Or Green Beans make a thoughtful 8 $ Chicken & Dumplings Win Over 300 In Cash Prizes friendship arrangement Kid’s Plates $5 Gun Raffle & Queen Of Hearts Chances As A Side Or Meal Includes One Side to send to a faraway Kitchen Open Burgers, Tacos, Grilled Chicken Every tuesday Comes With Water, Iced Tea Or Coffee Starts At 6:30pm comrade. Other Drinks Available For An Extra Charge 5pm-8pm Sandwiches, Salads & Wings Flowers are part of Tues., Feb. 6 many Valentine’s Day Dine-In Or For To-Go Hall Rental Available Lunch Special Wed., Feb. 14 Orders Call 618-443-2334 Raffle $ celebrations. By learn- 11am - 1pm • Cod Fish IL Bingo Lic. B02445 2,200 ing the meanings be- Proceeds To Benefit The Lions Building Fund hind different flowers, Sparta Lions Club Kaskaskia VFW Please Support Your men and women can 510 West Belmont • Sparta Post 3553 Local Veteran’s Club make their feelings bet- 939 State St • Chester • 618-826-3411 ter known. PAGE 26 COUNTY JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm

FOR RENT: 2-bedroom classifiedsPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Its Attorney The West Half of the West Half of the One FOR RENT mobile home on private pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Alan R. Farris (1) acre Lot in the Southeast corner of the lot in Coulterville. No Sale entered in the above cause on 1/16/2018, more than 2 occupants. Attorney for Plaintiff Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of No pets. Non-smokers. the Sheriff of Randolph County, Illinois will No. 03124299 Section One (1), Township Five (5) South, Range FOR RENT IN SPARTA: $450/mo. Deposit & on March 6, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at 221 S. Market, PO Box 314 Six (6) West of the Third Principal Meridian, City 2 & 3-bedroom mobile references. Water & Randolph County Courthouse 1st Floor 1 Sparta, IL 62286-0314 of Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. homes in park. Also trash included. 618-758- Taylor Street Chester, IL 62233, or in a place PIN: 19-139-009-00 mobile home lots in park. Telephone: (618) 443-1947 1015. otherwise designated at the time of sale, County will be sold on 1st day of March, 2018 at 1:30 Private mobile home lots ...... 1-2-15 ...... 0-2-15 for sale. Call Ronnie FOR RENT: 2-bed 1-bath of Randolph and State of Illinois, sell at public o’clock p.m. in the 3rd floor lounge of the Johnson. 618-443-3325. house. $450 month, auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set STATE OF ILLINOIS Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor Street, ...... 0-x-xB Willisville, 967-0958. forth below, the following described real estate: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Chester, Illinois, 62233. ONE OR TWO-BED- ...... 1-2-15 SIXTY-FEET OFF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Name, address and telephone number of ROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 3-bedroom 24 IN KIMZEY’S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE RANDOLPH COUNTY person to contact for information regarding FOR RENT: Month-to- brick house, detached month tenancy, utilities 1-car garage. Evansville/ CITY OF RED BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY, the real estate: provided. No pets. Sparta school district. ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED CITY OF SPARTA, Illinois, Mr. Dennis E. Hanna Waterloo, 618-340-2090 NO PETS. Rent $600, JUNE 20, 1962 IN PLAT BOOK “H” AT PAGE 46, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, First National Bank of Sparta or 618-939-7184. Deposit $600. 618-853- RECORDER’S OFFICE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, vs. 101 W. Broadway, PO Box 377 ...... 0-x-x 4115. ILLINOIS. FARLEY MINES, JICTB INC. f/k/a. JANSON Sparta, IL 62286 FOR RENT: 1 & ...... 1-2-8 INVESTMENT COMPANY, UNKNOWN 2-bedroom apartments PIN 13-110-011-00 (618) 443-2187 FOR LEASE: 3-bedroom, OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, in Sparta. Water & 2-bath home on 1 acre. Improved with Single Family Home Address of the properties to be sold: 526 N. trash provided. No pets. 30X40 detached garage COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1109 Stone St Defendants. Oak, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois Background check, /work shop. Located in Red Bud, IL 62278 No. 17-CH-48 Said real estate is improved as follows: references & security Tilden. $900 month. 702- Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid Residence deposit required. Broker 379-0745. by certified funds at the close of the auction; NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Terms of Sale: Cash owned. $425/mo. and ...... 1-3-1B $550/mo. 618-791-3289. FOR RENT: Office/retail The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA, ...... 0-x-x space now available. 149 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in Plaintiff FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed W. Broadway, Sparta Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate accordance with a Judgment of Foreclosure BY: Alan R. Farris mobile home. Steeleville located next to Shear of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of and Sale entered by Judge Richard A. Brown Its Attorney Mobile Home Park. $360/ Thing. $500 per month. on November 16, 2017, the premises commonly mo. No pets. 573-721- the amount paid by the purchaser not to Alan R. Farris Includes water. Call Sue known as 503 W. College, Sparta, Randolph 5710. at 618-443-8346. exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within Attorney for Plaintiff ...... 0-x-x ...... 0-2-15B twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property County, Illinois, and being particularly described No. 03124299 FOR RENT: Newly is subject to general real estate taxes, special as follows: to-wit: remodeled, 2-bedroom, FOR RENT: Commercial/ 221 S. Market, PO Box 314 1-bath apartments in Office Space. Approx. assessments, or special taxes levied against Lots 4 and 5 of Block 4 in Alexander H. Neill’s Sparta, IL 62286-0314 Steeleville and Trico 550 sq. ft. $800/month. said real estate and is offered for sale without Addition to the City of Sparta, Randolph County, Telephone: (618) 443-1947 area. Call 618-559- Includes electric, water any representation as to quality or quantity of Illinois, more particularly described as follows: ...... 0-2-15 3525 or visit www. and trash pickup. Next southernillinoishome to new Wonder Wash title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in buyers.com. Laundromat in downtown “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject Commencing at an old iron pin at the ...... 0-x-x Sparta. 618-833-0975. to confirmation by the court. Northeast corner of Block 9 of Alexander H. PERRY COUNTY FOR RENT: 2-bedroom ...... 0-2-15B If the property is a condominium and the Neill’s Addition to the City of Sparta, Randolph house in Sparta. Call FOR RENT: Mobile home foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, County, Illinois, as recorded in Plat Book “A,” HOUSING AUTHORITY 618-317-5281. on private lot in Willisville. Page 33 of Randolph County records; thence ...... 1-2-8B 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be is now accepting bids for FOR RENT: 2-bed, 2-car carport. Call or text required to pay any assessment and legal fees northerly along the West line of Walnut Street (40 1-bath mobile home, Kathy 618-318-2109. due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 feet wide), 40.84 feet to the Southeast corner of ROOF REPAIR brand new. $500/mo...... 1-2-15B ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Block 4 of said Neill’s Addition; thence westerly Steeleville school district. FOR RENT: Mobile home If the property is located in a common interest along the South line of said Block 4, 80.00 feet Call The Office Number 618-559-8004. in country near Sparta. community, purchasers other than mortgagees to an iron pin at the Southeast corner of Lot 5 of ...... 1-2-8 618-317-5281. For More Information ...... 1-2-22B will be required to pay any assessment and legal said Block 4; for a point of beginning of herein fees due under the Condominium Property Act, described tract; thence continuing westerly For Rent In For Rent In 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). along last described course along said South 618-542-5409 STEELEVILLE CHESTER If the sale is set aside for any reason, the line of Block 4, 160.00 feet to an iron pin at the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a Southwest corner of Lot 4; thence northerly with ALL BIDS ARE DUE Now taking Now taking return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall a deflection angle of 100°36’00” along the West applications applications have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, line of said Lot 4, 119.20 feet to an iron pin at the by Feb. 16, 2018 at 3PM for 62 years or for 62 years or the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Northwest corner of said Lot 4; thence easterly 120 S. Walnut, Du Quoin, IL older, disabled older, disabled Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the with a deflection angle of 79°24’00” along the or handicapped or handicapped purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, North line of said Lots 4 and 5, 160.00 feet to regardless of age, regardless of age, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed an iron pin at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence southerly with a deflection angle of The Perry County for one-bedroom for one-bedroom to the real estate after Confirmation of the 100°36’00” along the East line of said Lot 5, apartments. apartments. sale. The successful purchaser has the sole Housing Authority responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants 119.20 feet to the point of beginning; SUBJECT Free water, Free water, has developed an Agency Plan in or other individuals presently in possession of to all exceptions, reservations, easements, sewer and trash compliance with the Quality Housing sewer and trash the subject premises. covenants and restrictions of record, or as pickup. Off-street pickup. Off-street The property will NOT be open for inspection would be determined by a physical inspection and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. parking. On-site parking. On-site and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the of the premises or a survey thereof. laundry facilities. laundry facilities. condition of the property. Prospective bidders It is available for review at the Appliances Appliances are admonished to check the Court file to verify Parcel No. 19-026-002-00 Authority’s Office which is located at furnished. furnished. all information. 120 S. Walnut St. Du Quoin, IL 62832. will be sold on 1st day of March, 2018 at 1:30 For additional For additional IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), information, contact information, contact YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN o’clock p.m. in the 3rd floor lounge of the In addition, a public hearing will be held POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor Street, Jennifer Ross at Jennifer Ross at on February 28, 2018 at the Robert AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Chester, Illinois, 62233. (618) 965-3676 (618) 826-2802. WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS Name, address and telephone number of Phipps Complex recreation room, 120 This institution is This institution is MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. person to contact for information regarding S. Walnut St., Du Quoin, IL, at 2:00pm, an equal opportunity an equal opportunity For information: Examine the court file the real estate: to discuss Agency Plan & No Smoking provider and provider and or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Mayor Jason Schlimme employer. employer. Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, City of Sparta Policy that will go into effect soon. Equal Housing Equal Housing 114 W. Jackson Opportunity. Opportunity. Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Everyone Is Welcome Please refer to file number 14-17-13220. Sparta, IL 62286 I3074159 (618) 443-2917 ...... 0-2-8 FOR SALE APPLIANCES Address of the properties to be sold: 503 W. FOR SALE: Built-Mor FOR SALE: Refrig- DOING BUSINESS AS College, Sparta,Randolph County, Illinois. Buildings. 24x40, $8,835; erators, ranges, wash- DBA NOTICE 30x50, $12,873; 40x60, ers, dryers, freezers, CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Said real estate is improved as follows: $19,472; 50x70, $28,806 propane stoves. Public Notice is hereby given that on February Vacant Lot. City of Chester, Illinois Erected, choice of colors. Guaranteed. Tilley’s 5, 2018, a certificate was filed in the office of 732-8704 or 316-9278 or Used Appliances, 518 the County Clerk of Randolph County, Illinois Terms of Sale: Cash Concessionaire For go to builtmorbuildings. E. Park Street, Du Quoin, setting forth the name and post office address of 618-542-6810. com. all persons owning, conducting and transacting THE CITY OF SPARTA, Plaintiff ...... 0-x-x ...... 1-2-22B Cohen Recreational QUEEN PILLOW TOP the business known as: Broadway Grille located MATTRESS SET: NEW at 160 W. Broadway, Sparta, IL 62286. BY: Alan R. Farris Complex - Still in plastic, $175, can Dated this February 5, 2018 Its Attorney deliver. 618-772-2710. Pat Laramore Alan R. Farris The City Of Chester ...... 1-5-24B REAL ESTATE Randolph County Clerk Attorney for Plaintiff PECANS FOR SALE: ...... 1-2-22 No. 03124299 $8.50/pound, pick out, HOME FOR SALE: 221 S. Market is looking for a 618-774-2467. STATE OF ILLINOIS Steeleville home, 3-bed P. O. Box 314 ...... 1-2-15B ranch, completely IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Sparta, IL 62286-0314 concessionaire(s) for updated, pole barn, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Telephone: (618) 443-1947 above ground pool, sits RANDOLPH COUNTY SERVICES on 2.5 acres. 217-725- ...... 0-2-15 the Cohen Recreational 7306. BABYSITTING IN ...... 1-2-8B FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA, A Complex beginning March 1 banking corporation organized and INVITATION TO BID MY HOME: Christian City of Pinckneyville woman has openings existing under the laws of the through October 31, 2018. for babysitting on 2nd I Buy Houses! United States of America, Plaintiff, Mowing Contract & 3rd shifts. Excellent Any Price. Any Area. Any Condition. vs. references. Sparta area. BEAU A. SHAWGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, The City of Pinckneyville, Illinois is accepting PLEASE CALL PATTIE CARTER 618-967-4990. Local Investor Department of Revenue, STATE OF bids for mowing services (including all trimming, AT 618-826-1430 ...... 1-3-29B weed spraying and clean up) at various CONNER’S HOME (618) 559-3525 ILLINOIS, Department of Healthcare & southernillinois locations of City-owned property, including the FOR MORE INFORMATION. IMPROVEMENT AND homebuyers.com Family Services, UNKNOWN OWNERS and CONSTRUCTION: NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. City Lake and the City Cemetery. The contracts Tim Conner, 618-497- No. 17-CH-40 for mowing services will include the 2018 and 2846, cell 618-967- 2019 mowing seasons. 0958. PO Box 115, HELP WANTED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Bidding instructions, detailed specifications Willisville, IL 62997. and bid forms are available at the Pinckneyville Email tconnerdrafting@ WANTED TO BUY FRIENDSHIP MANOR DRIVERS: Class-A CDL, yahoo.com City Clerk’s Office at 104 South Walnut Street, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in NASHVILLE IL: Is ...... 1-2-15 Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274. Sealed bids will increased pay & new accordance with a Judgment of Foreclosure currently hiring nurses. trucks! Dedicated routes! WANTED: CARS and Sale entered by Judge Gene Gross on be received until 11:00 a.m. on February 21, LPN/RN All shifts R&M 2018, at the Office of the City Clerk, 104 South No CDL? No problem! Heating & Cooling With Or November 6, 2017, the premises commonly available. NEW wage Call Swift today! 855- Walnut Street, Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274, scale and sign-on Without Title known as 307 W. Pine Street, Percy, Randolph 292-2945. Guaranteed and will be opened on that date at 11:15 a.m. bonus! Benefits inlcude Lowest County, Illinois, and being particularly described insurance, vacation, ...... 1-3-1 CASH as follows: to-wit: in the Council Chambers of Pinckneyville City WESTERN EGYPTIAN Price Hall. The City of Pinckneyville, Illinois reserves holiday and sick pay. Eighteen feet of the West side of Lot 3 and Send resume to kaylnd@ EOC: Has an opening 618-578-1721 618-578-1721 the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any Licensed & Bonded the East One-Half of Lot 4 in Block 12 of the friendshiphc.com or for a Data Entry/Intake Original Town of Percy, Randolph County, informalities in the bidding, and to negotiate apply in person at 485 for the Energy Programs Illinois as shown by plat recorded July 3, 1873 changes deemed necessary. S. Friendship Drive, to begin approximately Nashville, Illinois. in Plat Book “D” at Page 3, Recorder’s Office Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. March 6 at the Jackson ...... 0-2-8 County Energy Outreach Randolph County, Illinois. HELP WANTED: Office located in .City of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois Gateway FS Inc, Oakdale T.Roofing W. • Remodeling Construction • Decks • Drywall • Siding PIN: 17-088-013-00 ...... 0-2-15 Elevator has an opening Murphysboro. Applicant Seamless Guttering • Pole Barns • Barn Repairs for a Scale Clerk. Primary must be familiar with computer, multi-line Room Additions • New Construction • Garages • Etc. will be sold on 1st day of March, 2018 at 1:30 STATE OF ILLINOIS duties will be operating scale-trac program, phone and general office o’clock p.m. in the 3rd floor lounge of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE daily customer service, equipment. Must be Tom Wilhite FREE Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor Street, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and assisting office and familiar with the area, Carpenter Estimates Chester, Illinois, 62233. RANDOLPH COUNTY operational activities. have a valid driver’s Name, address and telephone number of Must have excellent license and State customer service 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava person to contact for information regarding FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA, mandated automobile the real estate: A banking corporation organized and skills and a positive (618) 426-9025 attitude. Associate’s insurance. 30-40 hours Mr. Dennis E. Hanna existing under the laws of the United States degree and/or one to per week with probable First National Bank of Sparta of America, Plaintiff, three years of related summer lay-off. Worker’s 101 W. Broadway, PO Box 377 vs. experience with Class benefit package Sparta, IL 62286 JAIME WILSON, ADRIENNE WILSON, B CDL preferred. Send available. Send resume LEGAL NOTICES (618) 443-2187 UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD resume to cratermann@ to: Western Egyptian gatewayfs.com CLAIMANTS, Defendants. EOC Energy Office, PO ...... 0-2-8 Box 7, Steeleville, IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Address of the properties to be sold: 307 W. No. 17-CH-62 HELP WANTED: Night 62288. Resumes will be TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Pine Street, Percy, Randolph County, Illinois shift resident assistant RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE at R & R County Care accepted until February Arvest Central Mortgage Company, PLAINTIFF Said real estate is improved as follows: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in Assisted Living in Ruma. 16. WEEOC is an equal opportunity employer. Vs. Residence accordance with a Judgment of Foreclosure Call 618-304-9208...... 1-2-15B ...... 0-2-15 Heather Tschudy as Independent Administrator; Terms of Sale: Cash and Sale entered by Judge Gene Gross on et. al., DEFENDANTS January 4, 2018, the premises commonly 618.497.8272 17-CH-54 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA, Plaintiff known as 526 N. Oak Street, Sparta, Randolph NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE County, Illinois, and being particularly described OF REAL ESTATE BY: Alan R. Farris as follows: to-wit: County Journal COUNTY JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PAGE 27

MEMORIAL IMMEDIATE OPENINGS HOSPITAL •WELDER • MACHINERY BUILDER • MACHINIST CHESTER, IL • SERVICE TECHNICIAN is looking for qualifed • CONTROLS SYSTEM ENGINEER applicants to fill • NETWORK & COMPUTER *Floor Technician (FT) SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR *Cancer Registry (Per Diem) See website for description of jobs. Monday, February 26 *CT Technician (Per Diem) Competitive wages & excellent benefits. 6pm-8pm *MLT (FT) EOE Apply online at redbudindustries.com Students and Parents *CMA at Clinic (FT) are invited to attend *RN (see website) Tour RBI and learn more about the See Full Job scholarships we offer to Ranken and Descriptions & Openings Available Southwestern Illinois College. Apply Online At: Representatives from both colleges www.mhchester.com will be here to answer questions. (Career - Job Application) CNA & LPN OR see HR Dept. at 1900 State St. Chester, IL Please Apply In Person 200 B&E Industrial Drive, Red Bud • 618-282-3801

Trico Community Unit School Randolph County District #176 is currently accepting applications for the Care Center following substitute positions 312 West Belmont • Sparta NOW THAT YOU’RE LOOKING (618) 443-4351 EOE Classroom Certified Aide www.randolphcountycare.com $10.23/hour NOT PICK UP YOUR EOC Aide ADON PHONE AND SUBSCRIBE $9.11/hour $5000 Sign-On Bonus! Why? Qualified applicants can complete anonline TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER application or in person at the Unit Office or We are looking for an experienced and complete online at www.trico176.org and mail to dedicated professional to assume this Trico CUSD #176 key full-time position on our nursing team! Attn: Gina Barlow If you are committed to team-oriented PO Box 220, Campbell Hill, IL 62916 Any questions call 426-1111, ext 1100 outcomes and quality care, we can offer: County Journal * Excellent Starting Salary! * Vacation, PTO, Holidays! * Medical, Dental, & Vision! * 401K w/ Employer Match! * Advancement Opps! * And Much More! Reaching Over 7,500 Homes For an immdediate and confidential interview, call Whitney at (618) 758- 2256, or Online Or In The Mail submit your resume in confidence to [email protected] www.countyjournal.org Coulterville Rehab & Healthcare Center 13138 State Route 13 Coulterville, IL 62237 618.497.8272

OTR TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED Local & Regional Full & Part-Time Local Trucking Company is seeking experienced drivers with class A CDL for a full-time position. A minimum of 5 years’ experience. Flatbed & Livestock are a plus. Competitive pay, home every weekend & some nights during the week. Serious Inquiries Only Must be responsible, clean, courteous and dependable. Must have clean driving record, drug free, and no felony criminal background. Apply at or provide resume to: R&M TRANSPORTATION 1399 West Broadway Sparta IL, 62286

TRUCK & TRAILER TECH WANTED This position will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair and overall maintenance of trucks and trailers. Troubleshooting and technical diagnosis of truck performance issues. Skilled repair and maintenance of trucks, trailers, motors, and related assemblies. Tracking and executing routine fleet maintenance. Other duties and tasks as required. This position will regularly require some weekend hours. PREFERRED CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: High school diploma or GED equivalent, Clean driving record, Class A CDL preferred, VALID license required for test drives. DOT Inspection & Brake Inspection knowledge, ASE certified or equivalent experience, 3+ years direct mechanic repairing trucks and/or trailers, Be able to diagnose, repair and perform general maintenance, Be able to perform general maintenance on all types of trailers, Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components, Light computer work also requested, Must have your own basic tools, Demonstrated good judgement, attention to detail and problem solving abilities, Outstand- ing work ethic and initiative. Pay commensurate with qualifications Apply At 1399 West Broadway Sparta, IL 62286 Page 28 County Journal | FEBRUARY 8, 2018

County Journal 1101 E. Pine | Percy | 497-8272 www.countyjournal.org