Volume 41 Number 34 Thursday, August 20, 2020 24 Pages | 75¢ Positivity spikes, restrictions in place Randolph County on the list The Metro East region six or fewer people should of Illinois, which contains be seated at a table. Randolph County, was is- The same rules apply to sued stricter COVID-19 pre- restaurants, where tables vention measures by the must be six feet apart with state as of last weekend. groups of no more than six. According to the Illi- Reservations are required nois Department of Public for all bars and restau- Health, the region as a rants, and all must close whole exceeded the depart- by 11 p.m. ment’s criterion, which All reception halls, like triggers additional restric- those in VFWs and Amer- tions by having a positivity ican Legions, are to be rate greater than 8 percent closed. for three consecutive days, Party buses are also not from August 14-16. allowed. The region also includes Gaming bars and casinos the counties of Bond, Clin- are to close at 11 p.m. and ton, Madison, Monroe, St. must remain at 25 percent Safety first Clair and Washington. capacity. Chester Grade School staff members Becky Gielow and Michelle Kelkhoff According to the new re- The Illinois Department administer temperature checks to students before they entered the school building strictions in these counties, of Public Health stated that Tuesday. From left are students Luke Kennedy, 12, Jack Kennedy, 11, and Lincoln gatherings of no more than these restrictions will be in Schroeder, 13, who stood on little yellowjackets painted on the sidewalk to mark 25 people, down from 50, place until at least August a six-foot distance. are allowed, or 25 percent 31, when the region will be of the overall room capac- re-evaluated. ity. At that time, if numbers The restrictions especially have not yet improved, apply to bars and restau- restrictions could be tight- St. Mark’s, Evansville delay rants. ened even further. In bars, all bar stools are to State Senator Paul Schimpf be removed, as no ordering, responded to the increased seating or congregating at restrictions, critical of Gov- start of school due to COVID the bar is to be allowed. All ernor J.B. Pritzker and the patrons should be seated at By Dan Zobel working very hard to make tables inside or outside, and Two area grade schools that happen,” Wicker said. Continued on Page 5 ______have had to adjust their “There are so many things original back to school ‘We’re that have been done at this schedules because of posi- school to ensure a safe tive COVID-19 cases. return. We don’t want to The first day of school for erring on jeopardize anything.” students who will attend Nobody is allowed inside St. Mark’s Lutheran in the school at this time, and Steeleville is now August the side of the board elected to have it 25 due to four confirmed completely sanitized again. cases of the virus stem- The school has also or- ming from the school’s Au- extreme dered a CDC-approved ma- gust 4 registration night. chine that will allow jani- St. Mark’s was set to start torial staff to efficiently the school year August 17 caution.’ sanitize the classrooms with a full five-day sched- —Janet Wicker each day. ule. “We’re erring on the side The decision to postpone of extreme caution,” Wick- the start of school was an- er said. “If we delay the nounced the evening of Wicker noted that August start of school then get off August 13, citing that two 25 was chosen for a couple to a smooth start, we will of the coronavirus cases of reasons, the first being have weathered this storm, are staff members. because it will be over two while doing everything we School board President weeks removed from regis- can for safety.” Janet Wicker said she was tration night. Meanwhile, Evansville At- The Nissan Altima that was driven by Thomas Lyons in contact with the health If the new start date holds, tendance Center, a part of following extrication department August 13, and it will also allow the school the Sparta School district, registration night seemed to begin the year without made it through its first to be the common denomi- having to restructure its week of in-person instruc- Two hurt near Chester nator for the cases. attendance schedule. tion before deciding to go Non life-threatening inju- struck the driver’s side of full remote through at least The board held a Zoom “One of the other possible ries were sustained by both the semi-trailer. dates discussed was Sep- August 31. meeting prior to the an- drivers in a two-vehicle Much of the damage in- tember 1,” Wicker said. “If It was reported that two nouncement. In attendance accident that occurred Au- curred by Lyons’ Nissan we have to do that, we will, staff members tested posi- included the president gust 13 on Route 150 outside Altima was on the driver’s and vice president of the but if we do, we’ll have to tive from previous expo- Chester. do some juggling with days sure prior to the start of side, specifically near the church congregation, Pas- Thomas Lyons, 46, of door. tor Mark Harriss, Prin- throughout the year to get school. Chester was driving a black The Chester Fire Depart- cipal Tim Lochhead and enough hours for the school The Randolph County 2004 Nissan Altima south ment performed extrica- Assistant Principal Dawn year.” Health Department then on Route 150 near Willy tion, taking off the roof Uchtman. Wicker added that the performed contact tracing Gully Lane. “August 25 is a soft date,” board did not want to po- and tested anybody directly Ciarra Huelsmann, 27, of of the car in the process, Wicker said. “If we have to tentially lose another week affected. Royalton was driving her to remove Lyons, who was push it back after the 25th, of school if it went with A Facebook post from the white 2000 International airlifted to an area hospi- we’ll have to meet again September 1, just to see the Sparta school district stated semi north on Route 150. tal. and see where we are. possibility arise to resume that the district wanted to According to the Illinois Huelsmann was trans- “We really want to go with August 25. be overly cautious because State Police accident re- ported by ambulance to an face-to-face learning but “We want to be able to get of the size of the school. port, for an unknown rea- area hospital. only if we can ensure the the children into school. son, Lyons swerved into Lyons has been charged safety of everyone.” The teachers have been Continued on Page 5 _____ the northbound lane and with improper lane use. Grand moved, but state tells vendors to pay up anyway Request for refund of to reduce or eliminate the On August 4, an IDNR rent payments for this year. employee sent an email to rent payments denied On years when the Grand the vendors to inform them By Travis Lott American takes place in that there would be no rent The relationship between Sparta, the vendor build- decrease. the patrons of the World ings that house shops for The email stated that if Shooting and Recreational small businesses and big the vendor had not already Complex and the state of names such as Remington paid rent for 2020, to send Illinois soured even more and Winchester are packed a check as soon as possible. earlier this month. with shooters. As many at- “It’s like me renting you When the announcement tendees of the Grand have a house, not letting you was made that the Grand said, the event is as much move into it, but still charg- American Trapshooting a shopping experience as a ing you rent,” said Rodney Championship would not shooting experience. Stumbo, owner of Rod’s be held in Sparta this year, However, except for major Custom Stocks of Shelby, shooting complex vendors, shoots like the Grand, those Ohio. the people who rent the buildings remain mostly Stumbo said he pays more storefronts along vendor empty, as there are too few than $2,500 a year to rent his row at the complex, had visitors to the complex to storefront at the complex. asked the Illinois Depart- justify turning the lights Vendor row at the shooting complex was empty this ment of Natural Resources on at the stores. Continued on Page 5 _____ month, when this year’s Grand was moved to Missouri.

Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2020 Money $aving Coupons Inside! PAGE 2 COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 POLICE Burnt breakfast The Chester fi re de- resident had burned partment was called to breakfast, causing the an apartment building smoke to rise to the at 115 Young Avenue upper level. just after 4 a.m. Au- Chester Fire Chief gust 16 for a report of Marty Bert said the smoke in an upstairs downstairs resident apartment. had the situation un- When fi reman ar- der control when fi re rived, they discovered department personnel that a downstairs arrived. Prisoner death A 50-year-old in- self-inflicted, but it is Employees at Dollar Tree were the first to report the smoke that was traced to Tequila Mexican mate at Menard Cor- being further investi- Restaurant. rectional Center in gated by the coroner’s Chester was pro- office and the Illinois nounced dead Mon- Department of Cor- day at the prison. rections. According to Ran- Another prisoner Police incidents for the week dolph County Coro- death had been re- Harley D. Hilder- Brandon L. Jones, Flinten D. Thomp- County Sheriff’s Of- ner Carlos Barbour, ported one week ago brand, 31, of Hercu- 31, of Sparta was ar- son, 24, Tilden was fice following an Au- the inmate was found at the prison. There lanium, Missouri was rested August 12 by arrested August 14 gust 13 accident on dead just after 7 a.m. has yet to be an up- arrested August 10 by Sparta police for do- by Tilden police for the Pyatt-Cutler Road. Barbour said the date on the identity or the Randolph County mestic battery. He battery and on a Ran- He was not injured. death appeared to be cause of that death. Sheriff’s Office on was jailed. dolph County warrant **** a Randolph County **** for battery. Thomp- Robert D. Frye, 23, warrant for posses- Austin M. McCor- son posted bond. of Johnston City was sion of meth. He was mick, 26, of Chester **** arrested August 13 released by order of a was arrested August Jill D. Jones, 39, of Chester accident by the Perry County judge. 13 by Chester police Chester was arrested A three-car accident Sellers’ vehicle struck Sheriff’s Office for **** for unlawful display August 15 by Chester in Chester Sunday re- Miller’s car, pushing aggravated battery Jami B. Witten- of registration, un- police on a Randolph sulted in minor inju- it into a vehicle driven and attempting to dis- brink, 29, of Steele- lawful possession of County warrant for ries for three individu- by Loretta Langwith, arm a correctional ville was arrested documents, driving failure to appear in als. 58, of Sparta, who was institution employee. August 10 by the Ran- an uninsured vehicle court on a warrant According to Ches- stopped at the intersec- He was jailed with dolph County Sher- and driving without a for possession of ter police, at 3:19 p.m., tion. bond set at $40,000. iff’s Office for DUI valid driver’s license. meth. She was jailed. 75-year-old Elanor Mill- Langwith and her and illegal transpor- He was given a notice **** **** er of Chester was turn- two passengers, Mary tation of an alcoholic to appear in court. John W. Wiley, 35, Tracieann R. Orte- ing left off State Route Dunlop, 73, of Collins- beverage. Witten- **** of Sparta was arrest- ga, 45, of Du Quoin 150 onto the ramp next ville and Rose Tutor, brink posted bond. Kenneth L. Greene, ed August 15 by Coul- was arrested Au- to McDonald’s when 59, of Corning, Arkan- **** 32, of Chester was terville police for ob- gust 13 by the Perry she turned into the sas, were taken by Amy L. Williams, arrested August 13 structing justice and County Sheriff’s Of- oncoming westbound MedStar to Memorial 38, of Perryville was by Chester police on on a Randolph County fice for violating her lane, striking the ve- Hospital in Chester for arrested August 11 a Randolph County warrant for failure to probation. She was hicle of Shaun Sellers, treatment of minor in- by Sparta police for warrant for failure appear in court on a jailed with bond set 37, of Ellis Grove. juries. domestic battery, to appear in court possession of meth at $40,000. criminal damage on a possession of charge. He was jailed. **** **** to property, driving drug paraphernalia Braden D. Stroud, Jordin M. Yates 22, without a valid driv- charge. He posted 20, of Pinckneyville of East St. Louis was Randolph Court er’s license and on bond. was arrested August **** arrested August 17 by a Randolph County 18 by the Perry Coun- The following cases display of title, guilty, Sparta police for ob- warrant for failure to Thomas D. Hendrix, ty Sheriff’s Office for have been terminated fi n e . structing justice and appear in court on a 36, of East St. Louis unlawful consump- from Randolph County Austin McCormick of on a St. Clair County criminal damage to was arrested August tion of liquor. He was circuit court. Chester, domestic bat- warrant for fleeing property charge. She 16 by the Randolph jailed. Tina Panell of Spar- tery, guilty, fi ne. was jailed. County Sheriff’s Of- and attempting to ta, criminal damage to Ricky Johnson of **** **** fice on a Randolph elude police. He was property, guilty, condi- Corinth, Mississippi, Samantha B. Ahrens, County warrant for jailed. Raymond S. Heath- tional discharge, fi ne. DUI, withhold judg- 27, of Valmeyer was failure to appear in **** erly, 22, of Pinckney- Brittany Hurd of ment, court super- arrested August 11 by court on a delivery of Cameron L. McAd- ville was arrested Au- Sparta, criminal dam- vision, fi ne, alcohol the Randolph County cannabis charge. He ams, 29, Sparta was gust 18 by the Perry age to property, with- treatment. Sheriff’s Office on posted bond. arrested August 14 County Sheriff’s Of- hold judgment, court Kayla Burmester of a Randolph County **** by Sparta police on fice on a warrant for supervision, fi ne, res- Red Bud, DUI, with- warrant for failure Alphonso Travis, a Randolph County violating his proba- titution. hold judgment, court to appear in court on 55, of Alton was ar- warrant for failure to tion. He was jailed. Tommy Sheppard supervision, fi ne, alco- a deceptive practice rested August 14 by appear in court on a **** of Steeleville, battery, hol treatment. charge. She was re- the Randolph Coun- theft charge. He was All persons are withhold judgment, Lauren Nally of leased on a recogni- ty Sheriff’s Office jailed. considered innocent court supervision, Sparta, DUI, withhold zance bond. on Randolph County **** until proven guilty fi n e . judgment, court su- **** warrants for delivery Jonathan D. McCar- in court. Nathan Hornbostel pervision, fi ne, alcohol Karen M. Robert- of meth and posses- ty, 36, of O’Fallon was **** of Chester, unlawful treatment. son, 41, of Willisville sion of meth with in- arrested August 9 by was arrested August tent to deliver. He was Sparta police for driv- 11 by Steeleville police jailed. ing on a suspended CONVENIENT on a Randolph County **** license. He was given warrant for failure to William A. Reese, a notice to appear in appear in court on an 43, of Washington court. Banking Services unlawful possession Park, Illinois was ar- **** of a controlled sub- rested August 14 by Brett A. Mitchell, Telephone Banking stance charge. She the Randolph County 54, of Campbell Hill posted bond. Sheriff’s Office on was arrested August Mobile Banking **** a Randolph County 9 by Sparta police for Shawn L. Knop, warrant for burglary. possession of meth Mobile Deposit 40, of Percy was ar- He was jailed. and driving on a re- rested August 11 by **** voked license. He was Steeleville police on Richard C. Jackson, jailed. Online Banking a Randolph County 54, of Perryville was **** warrant for failure arrested August 14 by Thomas L. Rey- E-Statments | Bill Pay to appear in court on the Randolph County nolds, 37, of Steele- a retail theft charge. Sheriff’s Office on ville was ticketed for He posted bond. a Randolph County driving an uninsured - 2 ATM Locations - **** warrant for failure vehicle by the Perry Ava Bank Kendra A.M. Wil- to appear in court on liams, 26, of Sparta a possession of meth Pyramid Oaks Golf Course was arrested August charge. He was jailed. 12 by Sparta police **** RALPH’S on a Randolph Coun- Casey L. 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Walker said the total According to Sparta amount of the heroin police officer Ralph and fentanyl combined Jones, he stopped the was less than 15 grams, vehicle driven by Car- meaning that Grobb rie Grobb, 37, of Sparta was charged with the last Thursday just be- Carrie Grobb lesser felony of pos- fore 1 p.m. on a suspi- es, so he searched the session of a controlled cion that she was driv- vehicle, finding what substance. ing on a suspended li- he believed to be cap- Walker said the full cense. sules containing hero- scope of what Grobb al- Grobb was traveling in and fentanyl, so he legedly possessed will north on Route 4, leav- arrested her. be unknown until the ing town. 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Charged with meth trafficking Two people were ing, which is an en- arrested when a car hanced charge from was stopped by police meth delivery, as just across the Ches- the substance was ter bridge August 12. brought across the According to Ran- Missouri-Illinois state dolph County State’s line. Attorney Jeremy The trafficking Walker, police from charge carries a man- Chester and the Ran- datory penalty of 8 to dolph County Sher- 30 years in prison, up iff’s Office arrested Jeremy Floyd from 4 to 15 for meth Jeremy Floyd, 38, of Police found meth delivery. St. Mary, Missouri inside the vehicle. Beck was released and Shiona Beck, 39, Floyd was charged without charges be- of Perryville. with meth traffick- ing filed.

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CUTLER VILLAGE BOARD Golf cart, UTV ordinance passed

Cutler is the latest tion, be registered Board members cited local municipality to with the village and lack of funds for ex- pass an ordinance al- display a village tra cleaning and sani- lowing golf carts and sticker. The fee is $25 tation that would be UTVs to be driven on per year. required. city streets. The board unani- The village hired a Just like many oth- mously approved the new animal control er area towns have ordinance. and code enforcement done in recent years, Village Clerk Tere- officer. Gale Laffoon residents can drive sa Schwebel said the will make minimum the smaller vehicles village is in the pro- wage at $8.25 per on all city streets ex- cess of acquiring the hour, plus transporta- cept State Route 150, stickers. tion costs to take ani- which runs through The board also dis- mals to the pound in the middle of town. cussed opening the Pinckneyville. UTV drivers may community center’s Laffoon was also cross 150, but the ve- gym, kitchen and din- hired as a part-time hicles must directly ing room. summer maintenance cross an intersection, However, after some worker. not drive down the discussion, the board Cutler has resumed highway at all. decided to keep it utility disconnections The vehicles must closed as a precaution and late fees effective pass a safety inspec- against COVID-19. August 1. Page 4 County Journal | August 20, 2020 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Where will the garbage end up? s the saying goes, were also coming to no good deed the towns and throw- The choice goesA unpunished. ing trash into the bins. had some time on my hands a couple weeks Used diapers, rotting ago and managed to use it semi-profitably That goes for some Both towns have now services that some removed their trail- by reading “The Thirteen American Argu- food among reasons I towns provide for its ers. This penalizes ments” by Howard Fineman. Fineman was, at residents. those of us who prop- the time the book was published in 2009, senior recycling bins are gone Washington correspondent and columnist for Take the recycling erly use these bins and Newsweek. trailers, for example. has a negative impact The first thing I noticed was how much things They were brought that some people were the trailers were filled on the good that recy- have changed in those 11 years. Fineman sub- into towns like Steele- using them as trash with good recyclable cling does. titled his book “Enduring Debates That Define ville and Percy as a bins. The description materials, they were So, the few people And Inspire Our Country” and concluded that way for village resi- of some of the garbage hauled to the Menard who abused this free as deep as these divisions are, Americans will dents to conveniently that has been thrown Correctional Center’s service have caused be fine as long as they settle their differences dispose of paper, most into those bins is abso- recycling compound, everyone to lose it. by talking rather than fighting. plastic bottles, glass lutely disgusting. where the contents Shame on you. Of course, that notion is long gone, canceled and cans while doing Used disposable dia- were sorted and sent Those who are super in recent years by the “cancel culture,” which their part to cut back pers were found in the on to larger recycling serious about recy- uses social media, the news media, lawsuits and on the use of landfills. Steeleville trailer. Rot- centers. cling will probably “peaceful protests” to destroy individuals brave This is a noble idea ting food items, which However, once trash, drive the extra miles or foolish enough to depart from the so-called for sure, until it gets drew flies that laid garbage and other to find another place politically correct – that is, leftist – position. abused. eggs, hatching into nonrecyclable items to take their items, In Chapter 1, Fineman says the first American That’s exactly what maggots, were found began showing up but where will the argument is, “Who is a person?” This question, happened in Steele- recently in Percy’s re- more and more often, garbage that has been he says, led to the deadliest, most profound ville months ago and cycling receptacle. those running the Me- consistently thrown in argument in American history: “Is everyone, in Percy just last week. Those are just two nard program put a the trailers end up? including a black man, a person?” It’s not that the recy- of the nauseating ex- hold on it. We shudder at the The next argument, Fineman says, was wheth- er and to what extent women are persons. In cling trailers weren’t amples. In addition, we are thought of those pos- 1973, when the United States Supreme Court being used, it’s the fact At one time, when told that nonresidents sibilities. upheld a woman’s right to have an abortion, “a new culture war arose, this one between By Martha abortion rights supporters and the foes of the A Musing View® Peebles medical procedure, who insisted that life (and personhood) began at conception and abortion was a form of murder.” As on every other issue that I’m aware of, there The Year of the Hawk is a vast difference between the positions of President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike ccording to the The term hawkshaw Pence and the Republicans and Democratic AChinese zodiac, means detective. It candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and 2020 is the Year of the was used as the name their party. On this and all other issues, count Rat. I beg to differ. And homage to my for a character in a me with President Trump. From my observa- comic strip by Ameri- Conservapedia.com calls Donald Trump the tions, which have in- can cartoonist Gus most pro-life President in history. cluded very few rats, Great Uncle Hawshaw Mager. “Under the Trump administration, the unborn I think it should be The strip was have the ultimate advocate. From appointing renamed the Year of launched for the first pro-life judges, to stopping the flow of taxpayer- the Hawk. I have seen They also like to play ful lesson or expand time from 1913-1922, funds to abortion providers, and defending the huge red-tailed hawks sentry on hay bales, your knowledge and then again for a sec- unborn abroad -- the case is clear for a second roosting everywhere waiting for mice to wisdom. ond run from 1931- term for President Trump,” the website says. in southern Illinois, burrow in the hay As far as I’m con- 1952. cerned, who needs a Biden, Harris and the Democrats, on the other and I hear that these field. Apparently, my uncle I even Googled this hawk for that? My dad was a devoted fan, hand, state in the party’s platform expected to birds can fly away with rats, as well as hawk question: Do wanted me to do the thus the nickname. be adopted at their national convention this mice, rabbits and may- hawks have any pred- same thing. I mean, Possibly, he secretly week, “Democrats believe that every woman be even cats and small ators? and was sur- that’s the reason par- wanted to be a detec- should be able to access high-quality reproduc- dogs. prised at the response: ents send their kids to tive. tive health care services, including safe and They tend to be ter- No, just humans. college, right? He was a house legal abortion.” ritorial, too, as I swear Humans with guns Hawks make good painter, and I am told The party promises to restore federal funding the same hawk eyes that is—and by the birds for falconry. he judged his work, for Planned Parenthood. me every day from his way, they are a pro- This is a sport for hu- not by how the house “Democrats oppose and will fight to overturn perch on the power tected species. mans and a job for looked, but by how federal and state laws that create barriers to line near my house. We are no match for unemployed hawks. many cans of paint he women’s reproductive health and rights,” the Hawks would make such birds who can I can just see the used. draft platform says. great detectives. They fly high, have hawk- ad in the newspaper: In Chinese culture, The 2020 Democratic draft platform calls for appear patient, quietly eye vision and do not Wanted: smart, reli- there is no year of the the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade to be calculating and have seem to be afraid of able hawk with good hawk. The only bird codified in federal law, reflecting an earlier that all-knowing look. anything. There are vision and homing listed in the 12 animal pledge by Biden to make this a key policy of his I recognize that look times they seem to be sense. signs of the Chinese presidency. (catholicnewsagency.com) because my daughter looking at us with pity. Even though hawks zodiac is a rooster. I Biden has pledged to help overturn the Hyde Allison was born with The hawk symbolizes intimidate me, I do was born in the Year Amendment, which bans federal funding for it. I knew instantly the ability to use intui- have an apprecia- of the Rooster, 1957. abortion. That’s a change in the position he that she would teach tion and higher vision tion for the name. My According to my re- held for 40 years. me much more than I to complete tasks or Great Uncle Clarence search, 2020 is not Fox News reports that the Democrats are try- could ever teach her. make important deci- Culp had the nick- supposed to be a good ing to win more votes from evangelical Chris- Hawks must have sions. Hawks, in some name Hawkshaw. We year for roosters. tians this year and notes that Trump received great vision. I have cultures represent never knew him as It seems that’s a no 81 percent of those votes in 2016. seen them swoop the messenger of the anything else. In fact, brainer. Has it been The Democrats’ position on abortion rights down from flying hun- spirit world. Seeing a it was quite a shock a good year for any- will be the major stumbling block to their goal, dreds of feet in the air hawk might mean that to hear that his name body? Who knows, according to Robert Jeffress, pastor of the First to catch a small rodent the universe wants was Clarence. Hawk- maybe the rats are Baptist Church in Dallas. on the ground. you to learn a power- shaw was way cooler. doing well. “To put it in religious terms, Joe Biden doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of winning any significant number of evangelical voters, especially as long as he and his running-mate Letters to the editor Kamala Harris run on the most pro-abortion platform in history, advocating abortion up Liberal hypocrisy The streets of our masks, social distanc- once great cities are Don’t punish ing and more. These until the moment the baby is in the birth canal Editor, County Journal: of the mother,” Pastor Jeffress said in a Fox full of violence and an- businesses steps are saving lives. This is in rebuttal to archy. Why doesn’t ri- But requiring masks interview. “Most faith voters think that’s not Editor, County Journal: a letter from Virginia oting and looting en and punishing busi- only offensive, they see it as barbaric.” Doing business in Il- Mansker in the August masse seem to concern ness owners, not cus- The Catholic News Agency reports that Catho- linois during this un- 13 edition of the Coun- our politicians? After tomers, for people not lics are divided by race and party in the 2020 precedented time of ty Journal. all, protests are large using them just doesn’t election. conflict and challenge We have seen that gatherings of people. is now even harder. make sense. “In 2016, Trump won the overall Catholic vote, for the past four years, This is nothing more A panel of legislators Businesses are strug- marking the first time since 2004 that a Republi- left-wing liberals have than liberal hypocrisy. known as JCAR could gling to open and stay can candidate won Catholics,” CNA says. “Trump produced one “crisis” There is no doubt in not find enough votes open. received 52% of the Catholic vote, and Hillary after another in their my mind that US postal to block a misguided We are not the prob- Clinton won 45% of the Catholic vote, a drop of 5 desperate attempt to employees are among rule from Governor J.B. lem, and yet again we points compared to the 2012 election.” unseat our duly elect- the finest in the world Pritzker’s Administra- are being treated as aughwith- For more by John Meacham, visit l ed president, Donald and perform their jobs tion requiring masks criminals. It’s not right, john.wordpress.com. Trump. well. in stores and public and it will not work. It doesn’t take a PhD I believe the problem places and fining busi- We urge the Pritzker in rocket science to see lies in: “…while watch- ness owners for viola- Administration to re- what is going on in ing the news…” Spend- tions. We will be con- think this misguided our country. 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The nursing home the direct cause of his “If our facilities need Three of those indi- in Pinckneyville that death. something, we’re going viduals are hospital- has been ravaged by a The original 15 resi- to be there with our ized, and the other 85 coronavirus outbreak dents who had tested people helping them,” are in home isolation. has seen even more positive for the virus Taylor said. In Jackson County, cases and one death in have recovered, and Taylor said the com- 14 new cases were re- the past week. another 18, who are munity has been sup- ported Tuesday, bring- Now, all except four still in another isola- portive of the facility, ing that county’s total residents at Pinck- tion area, are asymp- bringing in supplies to 108 active cases. neyville Nursing and tomatic. and snacks for eve- The Randolph County Rehabilitation have The four residents ryone. She also com- Health Department tested positive for the who have managed mended the work of reported Tuesday that, virus, as well as two to avoid infection are the staff members who while there has been a more employees. being kept at one end have dealt with this steady rise throughout Merle Taylor, oper- of the front hallway, trying time. the county in recent ations manager for separated from the “Every day it’s a physi- days, it expects there WLC Management, the rest of the facility by cally and emotionally to be additional cases NO company that oversees a sealed plastic wall difficult job,” Taylor because most schools the facility, said the fa- with a zipper. Those said. resumed classes in the cility continues to con- who have recovered The virus continued past week. duct weekly tests of all are also isolated from to spread throughout Time will tell what staff and employees the active cases. Perry County over the the impact of the vi- who had previously Taylor said many of past week, with 20 new rus will be, as there TRESPASSING tested negative. the staff who origi- cases reported Tues- is an incubation pe- Trespassers Subject To Arrest Eight of the residents nally tested positive d ay. riod that lasts up to 14 were symptomatic as have recovered and There are now 109 days after a person is of Tuesday afternoon. returned to work. active cases in Perry infected. One died August 16. While many staff County. Since the beginning Taylor said the man have become infect- In Randolph County, a of the pandemic, there who died had other ed, Taylor said other major uptick occurred have been four deaths conditions in addition employees within the this week, as well, with in Perry County, seven Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 to COVID-19, so she managing company 18 new cases reported in Randolph and 20 in could not definitively have stepped up to fill Tuesday and a total of Jackson.

Driveway Storm repairs in Marissa Ameren Illinois crews and their trucks lined the 700 block of North Bess Street in Marissa August 13 as they worked on one of the many downed power lines that resulted from the severe storm August 10. Some customers were without power for a couple of days. Photo by Rock Carol Mercer Deliver And Spread -- Large Selection -- Positivity rate spikes, restrictions in place...from Page 1 response to the pan- possible time as com- ceeding medical ca- new restrictions repre- Bulk Hardwood Mulch demic. munities are attempt- pacity. sent an absurd attempt “Governor Pritzker’s ing to resume school “Nevertheless, the to show that he is ‘do- And Decorative Rock arbitrary and misguid- and rebuild their busi- governor has decided ing something,’ but in Lawn Seeding Available ed sanctions on Mon- nesses,” Schimpf said. that bar stools, recep- reality will do little Jeremy Harms, Owner roe, Madison, St. Clair, “COVID-19 hospitali- tion halls and groups more than to wreak 712 Industrial Drive • Sparta Randolph, Washington, zation rates in these of 26 or more people further economic hav- Bond and Clinton coun- counties remain low are not allowed for oc on the families of Harms ties come at the worst with no threat of ex- the next 14 days. These this region.” Excavating And Landscaping, Inc. 443-2900 Or 201-7890 St. Mark’s, Evansville delay school start...from Page 1 “We could’ve closed ed positive were never tion felt best to close that both schools made individual grade lev- in contact with staff or the school and go their decisions volun- els or quarantined a students from Lincoln remote,” said health tarily, and no students certain number of peo- or the high school, department Adminis- have tested positive. ple, but we erred on and buses were not trator Angie Oathout. “They are looking the side of caution,” impacted. “Then, they’ll evalu- out for the safety of stated the post. “Evansville, because ate things after two their students, staff The post also noted it was already in ses- weeks.” and families,” Oathout that the two who test- sion, its administra- Oathout confirmed said. State tells Grand vendors to pay up...from Page 1___ Stumbo said he has sure if this will cause Target Shotguns of sympathizes with the already paid his rent any vendors to leave Hendersonville, North vendors who haven’t for the year but knows Sparta. Carolina. “There was been able to make a of a few vendors who “I wonder how many no provision in the profit at the building haven’t. people would just get lease for a pandemic. they paid for in Sparta. “A lot of people are a tent spot,” Morgan I really expected to pay “It seems like the rev- just holding off,” he said. “It’s too early to my rent and keep pay- enue from the vend- said last week. tell what people will ing it.” ing contracts is really While Stumbo said really do.” Schultz, who has at- nothing to the state of he would return next Morgan said he plans tended the Grand faith- Illinois,” Gipson said. year to a Grand Ameri- to return to Illinois fully since 1969, said he “To frustrate those ven- can held in Sparta, he when the Grand re- does not take issue with dors and leave it with said he knows of sev- turns, but he’s not hap- the Illinois Department a possibility that they eral vendors who said py about the treatment of Natural Resources or won’t come back hurts they won’t return if from the state. Sparta. the area. “Pandemic or not, if forced to pay rent this “That facility is the “I love Sparta. I love the Grand’s not there year, something that best anywhere,” Mor- Randolph County,” he (in Sparta), there’s not had been rumored in gan said. “But the said. much reason for ven- the initial talks about politics in Illinois—I Schultz said he was dors to be there.” this abatement. thought we had it bad saddened by this year’s Gipson said it seemed None of the vendors in New York.” move from Illinois to like bad business on the who spoke to the Coun- Morgan was one of Missouri and that his state’s part. ty Journal said they the vendors who made Grand revenues are “There’s a difference wouldn’t return. the trip to Linn Creek, also down by about 50 between what you can Tom Morgan of Mor- Missouri for this year’s percent. do and what you do,” gan Optical of western Grand, but he said “It’s got to be terrible Gipson said, referring New York paid $3,000 attendance and sales for the people of Ran- to the lease agree- rent this year for his were down by about 50 dolph County,” Schultz ments. “The state can building at the com- percent. said, “But I’m here hold their feet to the plex. When he paid, While most of the shooting and having fire and make them he said he expected vendors were upset a good time, and God pay, but that’s not good it would later be re- by the state’s recent willing, I’ll be shooting customer service.” turned when the state email, not all were in Sparta next year.” The Illinois Depart- agreed to abate. surprised by it. Lynn Gipson, exec- ment of Natural Re- “I’m speechless,” Mor- “I read the lease be- utive director of the sources did not respond gan said of the news. fore I signed it,” said Amateur Trapshooting to requests for comment Morgan said he’s un- Bob Schultz of Schultz Association, said he in time for publication. PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020

SPARTA SCHOOL BOARD Building principals say fi rst week went well By Travis Lott coln and 47 at the high In other news, the During the August 13 school. board approved Fick, meeting of the Sparta Schwemmer said she Eggemeyer and Wil- school board, princi- visited many of the dis- liamson CPAs to con- pals of the district’s trict’s classrooms over tinue to perform the three school buildings the past week, and stu- district’s audits. reported glowing re- dents and staff were The following per- views of how the fi rst complying with mask sonnel items were ap- week of school has requirements. proved: Alica Allard gone despite the ongo- During the meeting, and Casey Fruits re- ing coronavirus pan- the district approved signed as paraprofes- demic. the tentative 2021 bud- sionals at the high Sparta, which re- get, which will remain school, replaced by sumed operation Au- on display in the dis- Valerie Foster and gust 10, is one of the trict offi ce for 30 days. Charles Merker. Rox- few districts in the One item of discus- anne Mines was em- Ready to start area that has chosen sion regarded the ployed as a paraprofes- From left are Percy Head Start teaching staff Jami Hawkins, Amy Smith, a full fi ve-day school school’s contract with sional at Evansville. Nyla Rednour and Katina Glasco. They are geared up and ready for schedule, while many Zweigart Bus Service Becky Weber, Heather children and the new school year. others have opted to at- of Sparta, which pro- Wilson, Brandy Muel- tend remotely or with vides bus transporta- ler and John Watts a hybrid model of stu- tion for the district. were hired as parapro- dents attending just a The contract did not fessionals at Lincoln. couple of days a week. change from the pre- Michelle Eldiwitw re- Homeschooling info Students in Sparta vious year, but some signed as the Lincoln The Christian Home Everyone in Ran- tunity to ask questions are required to certify board members were crossing guard and Educators for Spir- dolph and surround- and meet families that that they are without concerned that the was approved as head itual Training home- ing counties, who are are homeschooling. symptoms and submit federal government’s cook. Rhonda Shelton school support group homeschooling or are Other informa- to a temperature check transportation fund- took over as crossing will begin the school interested in learning tion available will be prior to entering the ing would not come guard. Jamie Smith year with an informa- about educating their CHEST support group building and are re- through this year. was approved as a cook. tional meeting Friday, children at home, are membership and fu- quired to wear masks Furthermore, board Cathy Presswood’s em- August 28 at the Ran- invited to attend any ture group activities. while in the school members felt the con- ployment was termi- dolph County Conser- time between 6 and 8 For more informa- buildings. tract should include nated. Amanda Braun vation Area, Shelter p.m. tion, call Phil or Linda Attendees of the language that identi- resigned as cospon- No. 1. This will be an oppor- Daniels at 443-9621. board meeting were re- fi es procedures if the sor of the Evansville quired to submit to a la- district was forced to go Science Club. Stevie ser thermometer read- full remote. They are Walker resigned as ing Thursday night concerned that the dis- supervisor at Lincoln. prior to the start of the trict would be respon- Traci Pfl asterer was Long School breakfast, meeting. They were sible for paying for un- hired as confi dential also required to fi ll used busing services. secretary at Lincoln. out a questionare that “If we don’t get the Georgette Smith was headed lunch menus asked about travel, ex- (federal) pass-through hired as a custodian STEELEVILLE Lunch posure and symptoms. dollars, it would have and crossing guard at August 24-28 MONDAY: BBQ “I have an amazing to come from our bud- Evansville. to FSU Breakfast meatballs, mac/cheese, staff,” said Lincoln get,” said Trustee Kev- In other personnel Isaa c MONDAY: Breakfast carrots, pears. Principal Amy Price. in Holliday. “This is news, Jonathan Nor- Long pizza. TUESDAY: Walking taco, Price said custodi- our second biggest line ton’s contract as as- was re- TUESDAY: Cereal. pineapple. ans at Lincoln have item after personnel.” sistant principal at cently WEDNESDAY: French WEDNESDAY: Chicken increased sanitation Schwemmer said the Lincoln was approved accepted toast sticks. fajita wrap, chips, efforts throughout the buses could be used for at $56,000 for the into the THURSDAY: Bagel, broccoli, mixed berries. cream cheese. THURSDAY: Sloppy joe, school in a big way. other purposes in the year, with a stipend of Florida Isaac Long FRIDAY: Cereal. tater tots, pinto beans, “I can’t say enough event of a shutdown, $5,000 to serve as ath- State Lunch applesauce. about everyone who such as meal delivery letic director. Univer- MONDAY: Chicken nug- FRIDAY: Stuffed crust works at Sparta Lin- to students in need. Tracy Smith agreed sity nurse anaesthesia gets, carrots. pepperoni pizza, coln,” Price said. “It The board opted to to a contract for program. TUESDAY: Soft taco, romaine salad/ranch, was absolutely great table the contract until $50,104 to be building Long is the son of black beans. mixed fruit. to see kids walk back it could clarify these and grounds supervi- Opal Wilder of Pinck- WEDNESDAY: Pepperoni through the doors.” issues with Zweigart. sor for the district. neyville and Jerry pizza, green beans. Chris Meisner, prin- In other news, Trust- Linda McMaster was Long of Carterville. THURSDAY: Bosco ST. MARK’S sticks, broccoli/cheese. cipal at Evansville At- ee Kenneth Kempfer approved for a $35,000 His paternal grand- August 24-28 FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, MONDAY: Chicken patty, tendance Center, said said he had received contract to serve as parents are Lucille fries. corn, mandarin oranges. the changes have been questions from parents food service director. Long of Cambria and TUESDAY: Hamburger/ odd, but students and who wanted a refund Coaches approved the late Clarence EVANSVILLE potato casserole, green staff have stepped up for athletic fees from were Conner McCall, Long. Maternal grand- August 24-28 bans, pears. to the challenge. sports that did not oc- volunteer wrestling; parents are Dejah Breakfast WEDNESDAY: Cheese- “It’s different, but cur in the spring. Abbey Miles, high Herrmany of Pinck- MONDAY: Muffi ns. burger, waffl e fries, the teachers and kids District bookkeeper school cross country; neyville and the late TUESDAY: French toast cherry dessert. have been excited,” Tina Witherby said Eric Bayless, volunteer Woodrow Herrmany. sticks. THURSDAY: Spaghetti, WEDNESDAY: Sausage/ Meisner said. those parents should cross country; Tim Long has two broth- garlic bread, peas, egg biscuit. peaches. However, it was an- contact the school dis- Lochhead, volunteer ers, Shane Smith and THURSDAY: Toast, FRIDAY: Pigs in a blan- nounced two days af- trict about receiving a assistant baseball at Austin Long of Pinck- cereal, fruit. ket, baked beans, sliced ter the board meeting refund. Evansville. neyville. FRIDAY: Pop-tart, cereal. apples. that an outbreak of CO- VID-19 had forced the closure of Evansville for two weeks, and Is Your Car In Need Of May 23 students would go full remote. June 6 High school Prin- cipal Scott Beckley Body said things have been June 13 smooth in his building. “To make things Work? July 11 happen the way they Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs did, we couldn’t have planned better,” Beck- July 25 ley said. Collision Superintendent Gabe Kenny Centre Aug. 8 Schwemmer said there 10712 Country Club Road • Sparta • 618-443-3511 are 220 of the dis- trict’s 1,200 students Aug 22 who opted to begin school remotely. 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TRICO SCHOOL BOARD Principals cautiously ready for year By Travis Lott Lovel said this will be the budget, which will mine what exactly During Monday a fi nancially stagnant remain on display in 50 percent of the job night’s school board year for the district. the district offi ce for would entail. He said meeting, principals Lovel said general 30 days and be consid- Pinckneyville and Du from Trico schools said state aid has remained ered for fi nal approv- Quoin school districts teachers and admin- the same as last year. al at the next school have already gone on istration cautiously However, projected board meeting. record that the coaches await the beginning of revenue from personal The board also held will be paid regardless the school year, which property replacement a discussion regarding of whether or not the is set to start with its tax plummeted by 17 pay for coaches. season is completed. fi rst group of the split percent of what was re- Lovel said that, in “This is not the time A-B schedule attending ceived last year, a loss the fi rst week of a to pick a fi ght with school Thursday. of between $250,000 sport’s season, the them,” Lovel said. Principals said this and $300,000. coaches are paid their “Coaches aren’t easy to year will be a chal- The personal prop- full stipend. fi n d . ” lenge, with teachers erty replacement tax Lovel said residents Trustee Michael blending remote and is paid by corpora- in the district have Baker said the money in-person learning, as tions, partnerships questioned these pay- for the stipends is not well as taking precau- and trusts based on a ments in the event that enough to start a fi ght tions against the coro- percentage of net in- a sports season is cut ove r. navirus. come in Illinois, and short, and some have The board unani- “The teachers— public utilities on a raised concerns about mously voted in favor they’re nervous about percentage of invested the coaches being paid of paying the coaches stepping into the un- capital. The tax was for work that they ulti- the full stipend. known,” said junior implemented in 1979 to mately do not do. The district will also high Principal Ron replace the tax on per- Lovel asked the conduct a feasibility Coleman. “I’m scared sonal property. board to consider what study for adding the with them. But I think Lovel said the Illinois approach the school sport of cross-country we’re ready.” Department of Rev- should take to this sit- in a future school year. High school Princi- enue projects this loss uation. In personnel news, pal Mark Riley said in tax revenue based Trustee Dan Carson Julie Rathert was this year will be a test on the companies’ lost said the coaches put in hired as an assistant of the school’s ability revenues due to COV- more work than just softball coach; Lind- Celebrates 90th to adapt. ID-19 shutdowns. the games played, and sey Closson, third Joanne Moody Paul celebrated her 90th birth- “I think we’re ready Lovel said other fac- even in the event of a grade teacher; Cathy day August 10 with a drive-by card event and until we see how it tors may have contrib- shutdown midseason, Lindner, junior high having all of her children, grandchildren and plays out, and then uted to the loss of rev- those coaches remain aide; Samantha Hol- great-grandchild at a party. Paul is seen here we’ll adjust,” said Ri- enue, such as the state on call in the event the comb, member of the with her great-granddaughter Kamden Paul. l ey. legislature potentially season could resume. improvement team at Joanne is a former Tilden grade school teacher, Around 100 of the utilizing some of the Jaime Lodge sug- the high school; Jes- author of the book “Once Upon A Tilden Time,” district’s 810 students money from the per- gested one option is to sica Gentry, English an artist, fi ber arts craftsman, acclaimed cook, have opted to remain sonal property replace- pay them 50 percent language specialist involved church member of Tilden Presbyterian full remote for the fi rst ment fund to fi ll holes of the stipend for any- for 2020-21; Brooklyn Church, Marissa library board member and part of the year. in the general fund. thing less than half Ellis, nurse aide for friend to hundreds. Submitted by Carol Mercer In other news, the “There’s a laun- the season played and 2020-21; and Brenda tentative budget for dry list of things that 100 percent for any- Perez and Maura Mu- Trico’s 2020-21 school come out of the PPRT thing over 50 percent. rillo, Spanish-speak- year is on display, and (fund),” Lovel said. Lovel said it would ing non-instructional Superintendent Larry The board approved be diffi cult to deter- aides. Kindergarten Stay Healthy program

Jennifer Bar- students can help bour, director of scientists and med- relations at Sparta ical professionals Community Hospi- by keeping them- tal, presented the selves and others Stay Healthy pro- healthy by follow- gram August 18 ing the program to kindergarten guidelines. students at Sparta She presented Lincoln. Lincoln Principal The program in- Amy Price with a cludes teaching donation of $190, students the im- which represent- portance and in- ed proceeds from structions on hand the recent Quality washing, the cor- Healthcare Clinics rect way to wear sports physicals. and care for a face Items from a mask and how to back to school social distance. drive, held by Spar- Barbour also ta hospital staff, spoke about COV- were also present- ID-19 and how the ed to Price. From left are Jennifer Barbour and Amy Price. PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 MHC receives fi ve stars The Centers for Medi- were given star rank- and overall ratings. care and Medicaid Ser- ings, but only 8 percent “Our mission at Me- vices has rated Memo- received five stars; 32 morial Hospital is a rial Hospital of Chester percent four stars, 43 commitment to profes- a fi ve-star hospital. percent three stars, 15 sional excellence in There were 266 hos- percent two stars and 2 providing safe, quality pitals throughout the percent one star. healthcare, compassion country listed July 31 as The survey asks pa- and service to patients, fi ve-star. These rank- tients to rate commu- the community and ings were assigned nication, discharge and each other,” stated CEO based on patient ex- care transition, their Brett Bollmann. “Being periences survey data environment and an a fi ve-star rated hospi- collected during 2019 overall ranking. tal is a group effort. by the Hospital Con- MHC scored above “Our team works hard sumer Assessment of average in communi- to provide the best qual- Healthcare Providers cation, staff assistance ity care possible for and Systems. and attentiveness, dis- every patient, every A total of 3,478 hospitals charge information day, and it shows.”

Pictured are new board Trustee Ron Heinen and Nancy Schilling, who stepped down as trustee to take the village treasurer position.

EVANSVILLE VILLAGE BOARD Schilling vacates seat, is appointed treasurer By Dan Zobel proved as the new vil- Ron Heinen was ap- Nancy Schilling will lage treasurer. pointed to fill Schil- fi ll a new government Treasurer Lisa Ohms- ling’s trustee position seat in Evansville. Schoenenberger re- on the board. That seat Schilling’s resigna- signed August 10 after carries a term that ex- tion as trustee was ac- six years in the position. pires in April 2021. cepted during a special Schilling had served Trustee Darren Kemp- August 17 village board as a trustee since April fer was appointed meeting. 2013. Prior to that, she mayor pro tem, which The resignation was was the village clerk is a responsibility that Memorial Hospital of Chester necessary, as she was for 20 years from 1985 was also vacated by then appointed and ap- through 2005. Schilling. Christmas event sponsors needed Chester’s Christmas No one is asked to be listed on it. on the River celebra- a sole sponsor but in- Participants receive tion, scheduled for De- stead contribute based a stamp for a $10 pur- cember 4-6, is seeking on a four-tiered spon- chase at each busi- sponsors for events. sorship of $250, $150, ness, and each stamp In a letter to local or- $100 and $50 donations. is worth an entry to the ganizations, Chester Sponsors will be list- contest. Recreation Director ed online and in the Businesses that Patti Carter noted that newspaper. would like to partici- this year will be differ- This will also be the pate must return a ent due to the ongoing third year for the Mer- form to Chester City COVID-19 pandemic. ry Merchant stamp Hall by November 13. “We know this year card program, where For more informa- has presented everyone residents can win gift tion, call Carter at 826- with a few challenges,” certifi cates for com- 1430 or email chester Carter wrote. “Because pleting a stamp card by recreationdirector@ the success of the week- patronizing businesses chesterill.com. end is, in part, due to the monetary support of our sponsors, we are scaling back and focus- Pole Buildings | Garages | Concrete ing on our community and the children.” Carter said the event would feature an in- fl atable snowglobe and trackless train ad- venture for children, which will cost approx- imately $2,200.

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Saturday, Sept. 5 • 9:30am 106 N. Dean St. • Campbell Hill Real Estate Open House SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 • 1:00-3:00PM REAL ESTATE (To be offered at noon): This is a beautiful 2 or 3-bedroom brick home on a 1.1 acre lot. The main fl oor has a living room, kitchen with island (Whirlpool dishwasher, Kenmore gas stove, over the stove Kenmore microwave oven) and dining area with French doors to composite deck, full bath, utility room and 2-car garage. The basement has a fi nished family room with fi replace and wet bar with small refrigerator, ¾ bathroom, storage area, unfi nished room with stove and upright freezer. Basement has a walk out door w/ concrete patio. The home has central air/heat, city water and sewer and a Generac 20kw whole house generator. There is also a storage shed. Legal Description: W. Pt. of S1/2, SE1/4 Sec. 9 T7 R4 & Pt. of S1/2, SE1/4 Sec. 9 T7 R4 & Pt. of SW1/4, SE1/4 Sec. 9 T7 R4 in Jackson Co. Parcel # 02-09-402-015, REAL ESTATE 453-001 & 402-008 Terms: 10% down day of auction. Remainder due KEN & DAVE & PERSONAL PROPERY at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated to date of closing. Any announcements day of auction take precedence over prior promoted material. Saturday, August 22 • 9:00am Attorney For Seller: Mr. Ron Arbeiter, 618-826-2369 10776 State Rte. 153 • Coulterville AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ALL CDC GUIDELINES Directions: Go 1 Mile North Of Coulterville On Route 153 Or 11 APPLY ~ SOCIAL DISTANCING & MASKS. Miles South From Route 15 On Route 153 To Sale Site. Watch For Looking for a home in Campbell Hill, Illinois? Markers. Check this one out. Clean, clean, clean. Col. Dale. MASKS ARE REQUIRED! Owner: JANET RIECKENBERG ESTATE We Will Be Practicing COVID-19 Guidelines Marilyn Knop, Executor Real Estate (To be offered at 11:30am): Very Nice Spacious Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 4-Bedroom Home Approx. 2300 Sq. Ft. Situated On 1.46 Acres, With 3300 Sq. Ft. Of Buildings With Concrete Floors, Website: Large Kitchen And Dining Room Combo, With Gas Range, Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Electric Oven, Living Room, Gas Furnace, Central Air, 1 Full Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 Bath With Sunken Bathtub And Double Sink Basins, Laundry AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 Room With Walk-In Shower, Small Cellar With Crawl Space, Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 Sunroom, French Doors, Hardwood Floors. Only A Quarter Mile from The Coulterville City Lake. Real Estate Terms: $5000.00 Non-Refundable Down Pay- ment Day Of Sale, Balance Due In 45 Days. Sold In As-Is Condition, Purchase Is Not Contingent On Inspections Or Financing. Owner Reserves The Right Of The Last Bid. Tractors-XUV-Implements-Chicken House (Tractors And Equip. To Be Sold At Noon): Kioti LK3054 Four- Wheel-Drive Tractor, Diesel Engine, 3-Point, With Shuttle Drive, 1086 Hrs., Ser. #26500063. Cub Cadet 7265 Four- Wheel-Drive Tractor, Diesel Engine, Hydrostatic Drive, 1181 Hrs. w/ Bushhog 2246 QT Loader And 60-In. Bucket, Ser. #M7265-22247(54A-445-100). 2012 John Deere XUV 550 Side-By-Side, 1405 Hrs., Agri-Fab Yard Cart, King Kut- ter 6ft. 3pt. Rock Rake, Bifco 4ft. 3pt. Tiller, Bush Hog SQ 60 Squealer 3pt. Spinner Mower, 8ft. x16ft. Chicken House. Tools-Misc: Powermate Rototiller, Lawnmower Jack, Sti- hl FS130 Weed Eater, Mantis Tiller, 15-Gal. 12V Sprayer, Craftsman 10-In. Table Saw, Craftsman 10-in. Drill Press, Craftsman Shop VAC, Wheelbarrow, Dewalt 12-In. Miter Saw, Craftsman Roll-Around Toolbox, Craftsman 6 Hp 60-Gal. Air Compressor, Rigid Flip-Top Stands, Propane Tanks, Mr. Heaters, Assorted Electrical Supplies, Kreg Jig 4, Concrete Wire, Extension Cords, Florescent Lights, Metal Shelves, Rakes, Shovels, Ratchet Straps, Brooms, Chicken Wire, Garden Hose, Skil And Craftsman Routers, Por- ter Cable Jigsaw, Dewalt 18V Sawzall, Drill And Circular Saw, Bolt Cutters, Accutorq Torque Wrench, Combination Wrenches, Tap And Die Set, Assorted Pliers, Vise Grips, Assorted Channel Locks, Assorted Router Bits, Screwdriv- ers, Tarps, Garden Hose, MTM Pressure Washer, C Clamps, Crescent Wrenches, Hydraulic Jacks, Assorted Air Nailers, Wood Chisels, Pry Bars, Allen Wrenches, Clevises, As- sorted T-Posts, Tape Measures, Pipe Wrenches, Needle- Nose Pliers, ½ Drive Sockets, Ratchets And Breaker Bars, Stihl MS180C Chainsaw, Dewalt Circular Saw, Makita Belt Sander, Dewalt Angle Grinders, Rigid Job Max Power Base, Generac Pressure Washer. Household-Misc: Assortment Of Skillets, Pots And Pans, Jars, Hide Stretchers, Assorted Steel Traps, Bee Boxes, Bee Smoker, Bee Hat, Bee Box Parts. Owner: Helen Harstick & The Late Dale Harstick ROGER ALBERS PERSONAL PROPERTY 4-Wheeler, Tools, Butchering Equipment, Household: 2017 Honda TRX 420 Ranch 4x4 Four-Wheeler, Enterprise 1½-Gallon Sausage Stuffer, Sausage Grinder, Meat Band Saw With Grinder Attachment, Miter Saw, Assorted Tools, Master Built Electric Smoker, Bushnell Banner Astro 280 Telescope, Metal Lawn Chairs, Kobalt Cordless Limb Saw, Aluminum Ramps, Task Force Table saw, Ladders, Barbed Wire, Shop VAC, Electric Fencer, 4-In. Vice, Stihl FS55R Weed Eater, Turkey Fryer, Weber Kettle BBQ Grill, Lawn Plugger, Bug Zappers, Moonlight Night Vision Binoculars, Calf Bottles, Assorted Fishing Rods, Cutting Board, Camou- fl age Hunting Clothes, Ping-Pong Table, Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Game Table, Bench Grinder, Coin-Operated Foosball Ta- ble, Leather Jacket, Gas Barbecue Grill, Large Glass Jug, 2 Large Flatscreen TVs Like New, Couch And Loveseat Like New, 3-Piece End Table Set, Large Crock Jug, Picnic Table, Old Trunk, Toaster Oven, Juicer, Oak Medicine Cabinet, Old Baby Cradle, Stereo System, Thermoses, Pots and Pans, Lorenz Soda Crate Nashville, IL, Santa Anna Pepsi Crate, Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention. We Will Run 2 Rings Part Of The Day Auctioneers’ Note: If You Are Looking For A Very Nice, Well-Maintained Home, Good Assortment Of Tools, Trac- tors, ATV and XUV, Don’t Miss This Auction. Come Out And Spend The Day With Us. 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IMPACK, Interested and fi lled backpacks fected the quantity Motivated People As- with school supplies, of food and supplies sisting Community which were donated donated to the center, Kids, in Sparta has al- by Dr. Angela Barber. which caused an in- tered its guidelines to The Sparta Leo Club crease in the use of provide safety meas- members assisted. donated funds to pur- ures to help protect Right now, the cent- chase food and other the kids from the cor- er cannot provide items. onavirus, according monthly birthday par- IMPACK has been a to Geanette Wilson, ties for children. To pilot program in dem- the program’s direc- continue remember- onstrating the power tor. ing the kids on their of people working to- The center is closed special day, the center gether, Wilson said, to the public, but vol- provides balloons and noting that the pro- unteers are inside birthday cards. gram has never re- Directly behind the right fi eld fence at the ball diamond in Cole Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jennifer Hamilton the ground begins a steep decline, where the soil is eroding. to receive donations of Terri Jean’s Florist ceived federal or state and pack lunch bags fi lls the balloons, and funds to operate. It is CHESTER CITY COUNCIL for kids. Scott Rust of Sparta a nonprofi t organiza- The number of chil- Dairy Queen provides tion, so donors can dren served range a meal, both free of claim a tax deduction from 80 to 93 a day. charge. for fi nancial dona- Cole Park cleanup The Randolph County The center also con- tions. Health Department tinues the Remember For more informa- By Dan Zobel fence. can do would be tre- has provided masks, Me activity for Ran- tion or to donate, call Chester is turning its “I didn’t think you mendous.” thermometers and dolph County Care Wilson at 443-8541 attention toward clean- would (agree),” Page Alderman James hand sanitizer to help Center residents and or visit the center at ing up portions of Cole said, “but that’s your Maes, who is the head protect everyone. provides the same for 612 E. Harrison Street Park. right.” of the park and recrea- Shandra Adams of their birthdays. Monday through Fri- Mayor Tom Page re- Allison suggested that tion committee, was not Chester organized The pandemic af- day from 11 to 2. ported during the coun- if somebody wanted to present at the meeting. cil’s August 17 meeting tear down the fence In other news, Alder- that he recently had a and haul it from the man Michael Blechle meeting with the city property, he would be reported that 190 feet superintendents at Cole for that. However, he of drainage pipe had about what can be done did not like the pros- to be reconstructed in to improve the appear- pect of the city doing the area across from ance of the park, spe- it, because of the labor, 1st Class Auto on State cifically keeping the time and storage of Street. grass and weeds under the fence once it is re- “This was quite a control. moved. project, but we had The other main item of Page addressed the the manpower and the discussion, which was fact that the city has equipment to get it brought up at the coun- received an estimate done,” Blechle said. cil’s March 2 meeting, in the past of what it “Everybody did a good Diane Tart-Ward and Lavonna Nance of Sparta and Shandra Adams of was the fence around would cost to move the job,” Page added. “I Chester deliver lunches, backpacks and school supplies to 93 kids. the ball diamond. The fence closer to the ball would have thought we right fi eld portion con- diamond. That estimate would have had to go out- tinues to collapse, and was around $12,000, side for help with this.” the soil there is sliding which Page feels is not Jarod Meyers and the embankment. The worth it. Lake Fogerson were CUSTOM PRINTING soil movement began Another aspect of the approved to become FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS after a large amount of right field area is a regular firefighters. rain fell in the spring power pole that is lean- They previously served County Journal | [email protected] of 2019. ing. Page said the city as auxiliary firemen Page suggested re- will contact Ameren and have been part of moving the fence about relocating the the city’s Explorer pro- around the diamond. pole. gram. Alderman Ray Allison “I believe the park Fire Chief Marty Bert interjected, saying he could use some effort,” told the council he ex- does not agree with said Alderman Dan pects the new fi re truck taking down the entire Ohlau. “Whatever we to arrive any day.

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NEW! RANDOLPH COUNTY LOT — STEELEVILLE COUNTY JOURNAL Corner lot with great commercial potential. Almost 1/2 acre with access to city water, sewer and natural gas. Level lot. 497-8272 Eddie Kutz NEW! RANDOLPH COUNTY HOME FOR SALE — STEELEVILLE 573-513-6622 Full brick ranch home on corner lot in quiet neighborhood. 3 beds, 2 baths, www.kkguttering.com full basement and 2-car garage. Mature trees shade the large yard with portable building. Nice covered concrete patio.

REDUCED! HOME FOR SALE IN SPARTA 3-bed, 1-bath home on corner lot in good neighborhood. Large living room IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE and master bedroom. Partial basement. 2-car detached garage with con- TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT crete floor and electricity. Partial chain link fence.

RANDOLPH COUNTY - CHESTER ILLINOIS RANDOLPH COUNTY 223 ACRES — STEELEVILLE Farmstead with 3-bed home and outbuildings. Plenty of hunting and recre- Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as ation plus income producing. 122 acres cropland, 41 acres fenced for Owner Trustee for New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust pasture, balance wooded. 2018-2 Plaintiff, SEE BUYAFARM.COM FOR MORE LISTINGS & AUCTIONS! vs. WE SELL LAND

Paul E. Dean, AKA Paul Dean; Patricia L. Dean, AKA Patricia Dean LET ME MARKET YOUR Defendants. SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS FARMLAND AND HUNTING PROPERTY Case No. 2020CH11 Je Heil 745 Valley Street, Chester, IL 62233 Agent, Land Specialist (573)-880-6150 Judge Richard Brown WHITETAILPROPERTIES.COM Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC | dba Whitetail Properties | Nebraska & North Dakota DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. | Lic. in IL, MO, IA, KS, KY, NE & OK - Dan Perez, Broker | Lic. in AR, CO, GA, MN, ND, TN, SD & WI - Jeff Evans, Broker | Lic in FL, OH, & PA - Jefferson Kirk Gilbert, Broker | Lic. in NM & TX NOTICE OF SALE - Joey Bellington, Broker | Lic. in IN - John Boyken, Broker | Lic. in LA, MS, GA & AL - Sybil Stewart, Broker | Lic. in TN - Chris Wakefi eld, Broker | Lic. in TN - Bobby ProPerties For sale Powers, Broker | Lic. in AR - Johnny Ball, Broker | Lic. in SC - Rick Elliot, Broker | Lic. in NC - Rich Baugh, Broker | Lic. in MI - Edmund Joel Nogaski , Broker PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a NEW LISTING!!! COULTERVILLE, 11045 State Route Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 5, 2020, Shannon L. Wolff will, on 153 ~ 3-bed, 2-bath home on 2 acres, covered carport, 2-car September 16, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Randolph detached garage, pole barn. $120,000. 3x3_Jeff Hiel_Ad_1-19.indd 1 1/23/19 2:42 PM County Sheriff’s Office, Randolph County Courthouse (door PRICE REDUCED!!! PINCkNEyVILLE, 901 N. Sunset of Courtroom 2), #1 Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, ~ Move In Ready 3-Bed, 1-Bath On 3 Lots, All New Flooring sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described And A Fresh Coat Of Paint, Covered Concrete Patio In The mortgaged real estate: Back And Lots Of Shade. 28x40 Garage For At Least Two Commonly known as 745 Valley Street, Chester, IL 62233 Cars And Lots Of Storge. $108,000. MOTIVaTED SELLER SPaRTa, 11576 Wilson Rd. ~ 3-4 Bedroom 2-Story Home Parcel Number(s): 18-082-015-00 on 3.97 Acres. Asphalt Driveway, 36x16 In Ground Concrete Pool, 24x24 2-Car Detached Garage, 52x90 Pole Barn And A The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. 9x12 Utility Shed. $175,000. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a PRICE REDUCED!!! MaRISSa, 107 Joan ave. ~ Well cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid Kept & Maintained 2-Bed, 1-1/2 Bath, 1-Car Attached Garage, amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid Utility Building In The Back. $68,000. Move In Ready. VERy within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is MOTIVaTED SELLER-MakE OFFER offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” PRICE REDUCED!!! STEELEVILLE, 604 N. West St. ~ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 2-Story 3-Bed, 2-Bath Home On Corner Lot, 2-Car Garage Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. w/12x24 Carport Attached & 1-Car Garage In The Back. Full Basement & Covered Wrap Around Porch In The Front. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the PRICED TO SELL. $55,000. unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the BaCk ON THE MaRkET!!!! TILDEN, 1111 S. Maple ~ METAL ROOFS Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 2-Bed, 2-Bath w/Walk Out Basement On 8 Acres, Rent Houses, That Stand The Test Of Time! Pavilions, Lots Of Potential With This One. $150,000. For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Many Colors & Rib Styles Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL PRICE REDUCED!!! STEELEVILLE, 205 E. Broadway 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: ~ 3-Bed, 1-Full Bath, Full Basement, Outbuildings, Pool, Big To Choose From 19-031704. Living Room, Rear Alley Access. $65,000. 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PERCY VILLAGE BOARD Abuse it and lose it: recycling bins removed By Travis Lott Menard Correctional around in his yard, Percy residents are Center, which process- causing ruts. no longer able to take es the recycling, forced Last month, resident recycling to the vil- the closure when it Larry Lovel also com- lage hall parking lot. stopped accepting the plained about trucks After months of bins from Steeleville. using the 60-foot wide pleading with resi- In other news, Rob- street for overnight dents to not dispose of ert Risley, who is con- parking. trash in the recycling tracted to monitor the It was suggested bins, the village board lagoon, said it is 53 that the town sell per- voted during the Au- percent full of sludge. mits to truckers who gust 13 meeting to Risley recommended wish to use the road remove the recycling placing seven aeration for parking. The dis- trailers. units in the lagoon to cussed price was $200 Mayor Mark Prange deal with the issue. per year, and a $125 said the village has The village will seek fi ne for parking with- had issues with people grants for the project, out a permit. from outside town dis- which would cost an The Percy Fire De- posing of items in the estimated $68,000. partment previously bin, as well, despite Police Chief Jim requested that the vil- signage that states it Zeidler reported that lage pay for protective is for residents only. the two police offi cers gear for two fi remen. More than three Steeleville hired to Grant money received weeks ago, the County help provide 24-hour last month covered all Journal shared pho- coverage in Percy but those two sets. tos of the recycling graduated from the However, Trustee bins on Facebook, not- police academy in mid- Mark Hanks said the ing that the bins were July and are patrol- fi remen should hold a fi lled with garbage. In ling the streets. fundraiser like other the bins were rotting The two offi cers, departments do, sug- fruit and eggs, pizza Steven Uchtman and gesting a raffl e or sell- boxes and bags fi lled Chase Usher, were ing barbecue at Steele- with miscellaneous hired by Steeleville ville Marketplace. trash. in January in antici- A discussion was Recycling bins will no longer be available During the meet- pation of the police held at the end of the ing, Prange said the contract with Percy, meeting regarding a rently pays his insur- last time he looked, which went into effect change in the pay for ance directly. If the he found watermelon in March. maintenance supervi- village changed his rinds and maggots in Zeidler also reported sor Mark Hartmann. pay to include the in- the bins. that, of the 184 calls the Hartmann plans to surance payment in “It’s time to get rid of department received retire in two or three his paycheck, it would it,” said Trustee Dave over the past month, years, and the vil- increase his reported Deppe. 69 were to Percy. lage board discussed wages and thus in- The board agreed, Resident Ron Cole- changing the way it crease his retirement and the bins were set man attended the pays for his health in- benefi ts. to be removed. meeting to speak about surance in order to Attorney Don Big- The neighboring the ongoing issue of increase his benefi ts ham said he would town of Steeleville semi trucks parking from the Illinois Mu- look into the change quit its open recycling on Minton Drive. nicipal Retirement and report back to more than a year ago Coleman said one Fund. the board during next for the same reason. truck had turned The village cur- month’s meeting. Steven Uchtman, Jim Zeidler and Chase Usher Page 14 County Journal | August 20, 2020

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel High school boys golf roundup Chester’s Jarrett James starts strong AUGUST 18 Gibault 152 Chester 162 Steeleville 171 Chester’s Jarrett James was solid at the Ches- ter Country Club, firing a 35, and helping the Yellow Jackets top Steeleville. Following James for Chester were Jaden Mott (37), Kaden Freytag (44) and Luke Miller (46). Steeleville was led by Avery Hamilton and Jack Knop, who each carded a 39. The next two Warriors were Reid Harriss (46) and Luke Bartens (47). Trico 172 Zeigler-Royalton 205 Logan Cleland separated himself from the Trico pack, carding a 41, and helping the Pioneers take down Zeigler-Royalton at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort. The next three Pioneer scores came from Peyton Lovel (43), Zach Thies (44), Ross Coleman (44) and Tyler Compton (44). Carter Maloney of Z-R was the medalist at 40. Okawville 176 Taylor Dagner celebrates after a big moment in her August 1 MMA fight. Sparta 193 Carson Wiese of Okawville earned medalist at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville by carding a 41. Sparta’s top golfer was Mason Ethington at 43. The next three Bulldogs were Jaydyn Ethington (46), Eric Renner (51) and Jack Loesing (53). Marissa-Coulterville 179 New Athens 205 Caleb Trieb fired a 43 to gain medalist honors and help lead Marissa-Coulterville over New Who’sTaylor Dagner wins first next? career MMA fight Athens. By Dan Zobel She started watch- me out, and we train Ricky Pike. She credits The next three Meteors were Alex Dagner (44), Taylor Dagner went ing Ultimate Fighting together. He’s definitely a lot of her early success Josh Stephens (46) and Chase Hurst (46). from 2018 Steeleville Championship bouts my number one sup- to the work put in and The top golfer for New Athens was Mason Page High School graduate while she was in high porter.” support gained from at 45. to mixed martial arts school and found wom- Dagner had her first The Brawlers Den. AUGUST 17 competitor in just over en fighters like Amanda jiujitsu tournament ear- “The gym I train at Chester 182 two years. Nuñez and Valentina lier this summer, and really pushes you with Steeleville 186 Dagner, 20, moved to Shevchenko inspiring. the August 1 MMA bout cardio,” Dagner said. Jarrett James of Chester finished one over par Senatobia, Mississippi Still, it was not until came in the Summit “Being the only female at Pyramid Oaks Golf Course in Percy, carding a the day of her high she moved to Missis- Fighting Champion- in the gym for a while 38, which was good enough for medalist. school graduation. sippi and started dating ships organization. helps with that, too. At The next three Chester golfers were Jaden Mott Just over two years her now fiancé Zach- “That first moment first, it was a little awk- (45), Kaden Freytag (46) and Luke Miller (53). later, August 1 of this ary Bishop that she got was indescribable,” ward (being the only Steeleville’s Jack Knop tallied a 39, just one year, she competed in an opportunity to fight Dagner said. “Just the female) because some of stroke off of James. Rounding out the Warriors her first MMA fight. herself. feeling of knowing that them were afraid to hit were Avery Hamilton (43), Reid Harriss (51) and She won by technical “When I realized it was everyone you’ve worked a girl, but my coaches Luke Bartens (53). knockout in the first a sport that I’m good at with is watching is just said hit as hard as Trico 176 round. it and I could compete something else. There’s you can, and they’ll get Du Quoin 215 “My main goal is to and possible do some- a lot of pressure, but to where they do, too. I’m hurt them before they thing with it, I went for once the doors shut, it tougher than I look.” Continued on Page 15 hurt me. That’s their it,” Dagner said. was game time.” She also feels the sup- goal, too. I’m constantly Bishop has been train- Bishop was on the port from her family, looking for that oppor- ing since 2015. Dagner same fight card as Dag- including parents Ce Ce tunity,” Dagner said. started her MMA train- ner that night, and she and Scott Dagner, and “That first fight went ing at The Brawlers said a UFC fighter was friends in southern Illi- really well. I definitely Den in Senatobia last commentating his fight. nois, who she said keep surprised myself.” September. “It was a big deal for rooting her on. In high school, Dag- “(Bishop) kind of took us,” Dagner said. “Even “They were gung-ho ner ran cross country me under his wing at the UFC fighter said about me doing this,” and played volleyball his gym,” Dagner said. (Bishop) got robbed. It Dagner said. “They kind and basketball, but she “I was kind of always was quite an experi- of knew the personality admitted the latter two watching him train ence.” I had before I started were never really her then one day I started Dagner’s two coaches forte. to try it out. He helps are Jeff Denton and Continued on Page 15 Plans set for 2021 Legion baseball Seasons to be broken into two segments By Dan Zobel players to field a team Tentative plans have without kids who are been put in place for off at college. the 2021 American Le- Play to begin in March “It’ll be interesting,” gion baseball seasons. Wallis said. “Overall, Like most organized I’ve heard positive feed- sports, Legion ball was could actually be better tually did play baseball back from throughout canceled this summer. off even if they can’t this summer,” Wallis the state. The only nega- The plan for next year play in the spring be- said. “Montana had to tive thing I’ve heard is will allow for a com- cause they’ll basically move its state tourna- people worried about plete Legion season have an entire month ment site to a different football players not be- while working around in July to play,” Wallis city.” ing able to play right the revamped Illinois said. Ogle addressed an away.” High School Associa- Wallis noted that there issue that could take For Legion teams who tion baseball season. could be changes made place with the Legion do not have enough Under the plan, to the postseason for- season beginning in players in March and which Legion base- mat in order not draw March and April. April, Ogle said they Jarrett James nailed this putt August 18 on ball state Chairman it out. Senior Legion The high school foot- could still start up in hole No. 9 at the Chester Country Club. Don Wallis said was 25th District and Jun- ball season is scheduled late June, as long as cleared by the national ior Legion chairman to take place from Feb- each player is on the Legion organization, Butch Ogle previously ruary 15 through May roster and the team is the insurance company told the County Jour- 1. Ogle said he is call- registered. and the IHSA, Ameri- nal he is advocating to ing each area Legion “We would like to see Prep girls golf can Legion baseball make the tournaments baseball team to see if everybody work togeth- will be played March single elimination, as they will have enough er so that every kid who 16 through April 30. opposed to the normal players who do not play wants to play baseball roundup It will then stop play double elimination. football. is able to play,” Ogle while the high school The senior state tour- If a team says it will said. “That’s the key to AUGUST 18 season is completed, nament is slated for the not have enough play- this entire program. We Zeigler-Royalton 190 which is tentatively last week of July, while ers to field a team with- want to provide a place Trico 208 scheduled for May 3 the junior state tourna- out those students, one for kids to play.” Trico’s Kylie Bunselmeyer opened her season through June 16. ment would be the first of Ogle’s suggestions is Another thing to watch with a medalist finish at Franklin County Coun- The American Legion week of August. encouraging the ones in the early portion of try Club in West Frankfort. Bunselmeyer scored baseball season would Wallis added that who still want to play the Legion baseball sea- a 45. then resume June 28. when postseason tour- baseball to join another son is the fact that high The next three Pioneers were Megan Wettig (51), Postseason for senior naments roll around, team in March and school coaches will not Kassidy Bunselmeyer (53) and Kayla Knott (59). teams would begin the Legion will have to April then see if they be able to coach Legion AUGUST 17 week of July 12 while get clearance from the could get released to teams in March and Carterville 235 the postseason for jun- tournament host health play for their normal April. Hamilton County 235 ior teams would start department. team in late June. “There’s a lot of un- Sparta NTS the week of July 19 “We received that in- The same suggestion knowns,” Wallis said, Kylee Vaughan of Hamilton County shot a 39 or 26. formation from some of was made for teams “but I think doing noth- “Junior Legion teams the other states that ac- who will lack enough ing is not a good idea.” Continued on Page 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 PAGE 15 This week in County Journal sports history The following are Nick Hamilton, Jar- state title game, strik- some previous sports rett James and Jaden ing out 10 batters. He highlights from the Mott of Chester, Zach also hit a home run, third week of August. Mevert of Steeleville, his 15th of the season, August 18, 2011 Jackson Kranawet- in the eighth inning as • The inagural JAKES ter, Daniel Vogt and one of his two hits. Day, put on by the Ran- Will Bramlett of Trico, Other tournament dolph County Cutters Ashton McGranahan highlights included and Strutters of the of Marissa and Reid pitcher Kevin Pour im- National Wild Tur- Keene, Noah Carter, proving to 12-0 in the key Federation, took Dre Scott and Tre Scott opener and Rich Har- place July 23 at the of Pinckneyville. gis upping his pitch- World Shooting and August 16, 2001 ing record to 6-3 with Recreational Complex • The Illinois High the win over Watseka. in Sparta. School Association Hargis struck out eight Attending were 68 recently switched to batters. Schulte pro- youth and 53 adults. an eight-class format vided a three-run home • The Southwest Illi- in football, meaning run. nois Pony Pinto all-star that around half of the Marissa was coached team placed fourth at 543 teams in the state by Kent Vollert. the Pony World Series would qualify for the • The Pinckneyville in Carterville. postseason. Celtics fastpitch soft- Pool play victories Chester, in the SIRR ball team earned the were over Carbondale Mississippi, had played Class A state title. (20-17), West Frankfort in 2A but was bumped The Celtics won the (15-6) and Herrin (13-3), up to 3A in the class championship game with a loss to Carter- expansion. Chester's Marissa players with their trophy 11-2 over Pana. ville (17-11). football enrollment was Pinckneyville south- In bracket action, the 413, while the 2A/3A • Volleyball coach police departments August 20, 1981 paw Bob Keith was team lost to Lexington, cutoff was 403. Patti Berry of Coulter- were to play the KSHE • The Marissa Ameri- named tournament Kentucky, (20-10) and Elverado-Trico fell ville traveled to New 95 Busch Light All- can Legion Robert F. MVP. again to Carterville into 3A, as did most Zealand and Australia Stars August 18 in the Arnold Post 172 Senior Keith collected five (17-7). of the Black Diamond during the summer to second annual charity Legion baseball team pitching wins in the Team members were Conference. coach, representing softball game. became the 54th Illinois tournament. He fin- the United States as a Some players expect- state Legion champion. ished with 36 innings People to People Sports ed for Sparta were Marissa won the title pitched, 42 strikeouts Ambassador. Gary and Trecia Han- with a 7-1 victory over and just four runs al- Team building ac- na, Tom Weber, Mike Lombard at Waukegan. lowed. tivities included rock Cunningham, Greg Marissa also beat Other Pinckneyville climbing, sea kayaking Valleroy, Joe and Gina Lombard 11-9 in its fi rst players named all-state and canoeing. Deutschman, Brian game of the tourna- were Lew Schweizer, A skills camp was and Cheryl Adams, ment and picked up a Mike Emling and Kevin held to divide teams Jeff Blind, Tim Rucks, 4-1 victory over Wat- Hicks. into approximate abil- Larry Vancil, David seka. Hicks, Kirk Provart ity levels. Washington, Larry and Marissa, which im- and Tom Gendron hit Berry coached a 16U Marcia Long-Croteau, proved to 35-9, would home runs in the title team that went 3-1 in Bob Misselhorn, John next play in the Great game. New Zealand and 3-1-1 Holt, Ed Richardson, Lakes Regional held at Other tournament in its pool in Australia. Randy Harris and Ken- Morehead, Kentucky. wins were against August 15, 1991 ny Kempfer. At state, Marissa High Robinson (7-0), Spring- • Jeannie Smith of Du Some of the mem- School senior Mark field (2-1), Tremont From left in the front row are Nick Hamilton, Quoin hit a hole in one bers who played on the Schulte was named (3-2, 10 innings) and Jarrett James, Zach Mevert, Jackson Krana- at the Perry County KSHE team at the pre- tournament most valu- Woodlawn (3-0). wetter and Ashton McGranahan. Middle row: Country Club. vious year's game were able player. He was also The next stop for the Reid Keene, Noah Carter, Dre Scott, Tre Scott, Smith achieved the Vince Richards, "Ra- the MVP of the division Celtics, who improved Jaden Mott, Daniel Vogt and Will Bramlett. feat on the 100-yard dio Rich" Dalton, Drew tournament. to 65-16 overall, would Back row: coaches McGranahan, Mott, Vogt hole No.3 with a 7 iron. Johnson, Sue Daniels Schulte was the win- be the Midwest Region- and Bramlett. • The Sparta fi re and and Al Hoffer. ning pitcher in the al in Bloomington.

Lincoln baseball falls to Murphysboro The Sparta Lincoln baseball team was back in action August 18 at home against Murphysboro. Murphysboro won the game 20-2. With the loss, Lincoln dropped to 0-3 on the season. Pictured is pitcher Camden Allard about to fi re a pitch home as third baseman Tristan Coonrod gets in Steeleville’s Reid Harriss pops in a putt as teammate Logan Bartens position in the background. watches during the August 18 match at Chester Country Club. High school boys golf...From Page 14______Trico had four golfers Sparta’s top four golf- by Panther teammates fi nish with a 44, and the ers, each with a 47, were Jeremiah Kelly (44), Pioneers defeated Du Eric Renner, Mason Jacob Anderson (45) Quoin at Pyramid Oaks Ethington and Patrick and Jonah Tanner (46). Golf Course in Percy. Kloos, followed closely Waltonville’s top golfer Those four Pioneer by Eli Coop (49). was Tyler Hacker at 50. golfers with identical Pinckneyville 178 Woodlawn did not have scores were Zach Thies, Waltonville 214 enough golfers for a Ross Coleman, Daniel Woodlawn NTS team score, but was led Vogt and Tyler Comp- Nile Adcock was the by Joel Hayse at 48. ton. top golfer at Red Hawk Freeburg 183 Du Quoin was paced by Golf Course in Tamaroa, Marissa-C’ville 185 Hunter Ridgeway’s 49. lifting Pinckneyville to Okawville 188 The next three Indians a season-opening win. This competition was were Caden Hutchens Adcock carded a 43 for held at the Roland (50), Garrick Blevins medalist. Barkau Memorial Golf (56) and Aiden Fields He was followed closely Course in Okawville. (60). Red Bud 188 Sparta 190 Red Bud’s Owen Stall- From left are Shun Mitchell, Zachary Bishop, Ricky Pike, Taylor Dagner ings paced the field and Jeff Denton. at the Sparta Country Club with a 45 to help Who’s next?...From Page 14______the Musketeers edge doing this told me I In the meantime, she as long as I can,” Dag- Sparta. needed something to trains hard in a sport ner said. “As long as The next three Red get everything out.” she hopes to continue my body allows me, I Bud golfers were Austin Dagner said she hopes to compete in deep into hope to continue on Grohmann (46), Ethan to have another fi ght in her future. and move up in promo- Fritsche (47) and Cam- the next few months. “I’m going to do this tions.” den Langrehr (50).

Add a Power Adjustable Bed Base Summer to any Mattress ONLY $849 Power-Up Lift Chairs $599 Savings! Relax in a Power Recliner $499 Free Ask about our Low Price Guarantee Page 16 County Journal | August 20, 2020 High school boys golf preview By Dan Zobel anyone in the area," Despite the oddities Toledo said. "We expect that the COVID-19 situ- Chance, (sophomore) ation will add to high Clayton Andrews, school athletic seasons, Luke and (junior) Reed golf teed off with com- Welborn, as well as a petitions August 17. few others, to do bat- In this area, that tle for those last three means the return of spots." Jarrett James of Ches- As a team last season, ter High School, who Chester ended second is looking for his third in regionals, finishing consecutive trip to the only behind BDC foe state tournament, and Trico, second in the a senior-laden Trico BDC tournament and team that is looking picked up an eighth- for another regional place finish at section- title after winning two als. over the past three "They have the po- seasons. tential to accomplish a Chester also ad- lot with the talent we vanced to sectionals have returning," To- as a team last year, and ledo said. "They want that Black Diamond to win a conference, Conference rivalry as well as a regional will be on full display championship, but in again this year. order to do that, the top Marissa-Coulterville three need to perform also advanced to sec- up to their standards; tionals as a team last and we need a consist- year, and lost just two ent fourth score by one key seniors from that of the other guys to get squad. our team score where Individual sectional it needs to be." qualifiers back from Chester has 17 golfers last year that return on its roster this sea- include Steeleville's son, the most Toledo Austin Park, Red Bud's can ever remember Austin Grohmann and having. He said despite Du Quoin's Garrick all of the COVID-19 re- Jaden Mott of Chester chips a ball toward the green August 18 at the Chester Country Club. Blevins. strictions, the group CHESTER has been nothing but be a battle to fill the Freshmen: Hunter the last two seasons. Maes, juniors Camden He might be soft spo- positive. other spots for the In- Ridgeway, Sam Vancil Those golfers are jun- Langrehr and Logan ken, but it is no secret "They just come out dians. Coach Bryson iors Nile Adcock, Jim- Cathell and sopho- that one of the best and put in the work to Potts noted that the MARISSA- mie Reiman, Hayden mores Owen Stallings golfers in southern become better golfers," team picked up four COULTERVILLE Hepburn and Jeremiah and Canon Hartmann Illinois, if not the en- Toledo said. "These boys who would nor- Gone is Marissa-Coul- Kelly and sophomore to begin the season bat- tire state, makes his kids are just happy to mally be playing foot- terville standout Logan Jacob Anderson. tling for position. living on the greens be out spending time ball if the season had Jones, but the Meteors Reiman is coming Red Bud placed fourth in Chester. with friends. not been switched to do return four of their off of an SIRR Missis- in the conference last Yellow Jacket Jar- "It has been a difficult the spring. top six golfers from a sippi all-conference season and seventh at rett James enters the summer for them, and "With this year hav- sectional qualifying performance last sea- regionals, although final year of his prep they are just ready to ing so many new play- team a year ago. son, when he earned the Musketeers quali- career, finishing tied get on with their eve- ers, they are all bat- Leading that charge sixth at the conference fied two individuals to for 11th place at the ryday lives. I'm glad tling for a spot in the are seniors Alex Dag- match. sectionals. state tournament in that golf has been able top six," Potts said. ner, who has made it to "I have higher expecta- “We have work to do 2019, just one shot off to play a part." "There are many open sectionals the previous tions this year because to have good scores on of making the all-state Roster spots." two seasons, and Josh we bring back a lot of a regular basis,” Meyer team. It was his sec- Seniors: Hayden Gen- The others vying for Stephens, a Cahokia experience," Kellerman said. “We have golfers ond consecutive state dron, Nate Heffernan, positions will be sen- Conference Kaskaskia said. "The four juniors who shoot well one appearance. Jarrett James, Matt ior Noah Gates, sopho- Division all-conference have been playing var- day and the next not In each of his three Korando, Jaden Mott mores Aiden Fields, performer last year. sity competitions since so good. years of high school, Juniors: Kaden Jace Shupe, Owen Juniors Caleb Trieb their freshman year. “Our expectations, he was named to the Freytag, Jared Lan- Corrnett and Aiden and Austin Hill return I really expect those though, are to win con- SICA all-south and deros, Luke Miller, Bradley and freshmen with experience, and juniors to lead the team ference and do well Black Diamond all- Brock Vasquez, Reed Hunter Ridgeway and coach Jason Smith not- this year. I am really in regionals, perhaps conference teams. He Welborn Sam Vancil. ed that his entire group expecting Adcock and getting two or three was also the individ- Sophomores: Clayton Last season, Du Quoin of juniors, which also Reiman to make bigger golfers to move into ual champion of the Andrews, Chance Mott, finished third in the includes Bradin Harri- strides this year." sectionals.” BDC and Chester In- Aiden Blechle, Gage conference and sev- man, David Schneide- In addition to that Roster vitational last season. Hasemeyer enth in regional action. wind, Jason Shelton, core five, Kellerman Seniors: Austin Other Chester golf- Freshmen: Isaiah Fer- "I think the boys have Chase Weis and Jeff expects senior Hudson Grohmann, Ethan ers bringing back rell, Matt Mifflin, Lucas a chance to again be in Wiley, will be looking to Kreger and freshman Fritsche, Kendall Doi- varsity experience Thompson the top two or three of move up to the varsity Jonah Tanner to com- ron, Dylan Roscow, are all-conference the conference," Potts ranks. pete for consistent ac- Brendan Harms, Blake and Chester Invita- DU QUOIN said. "We are a team Other expected con- tion on the golf course. Maes, Reece Candler tional all-tournament Du Quoin returns a that is progressing at a tributors include sen- Pinckneyville was Juniors: Mason Kin- member senior Jaden pair of golfers with rapid rate. These kids iors Collin Pilbean and fourth in the confer- ney Camden Langrehr, Mott, as well as jun- varsity experience. work extremely hard, Caden Finks, sopho- ence last year and Logan Cathell, Blake iors Kaden Freytag Leading the way is and I am excited to see more Chase Hurst and placed ninth at region- Headen, and Luke Miller and senior Garrick Blevins, the progress we are freshman Carter Trieb. als. Sophomores: Owen sophomore Chance who was an SIRR Mis- continuing to make." As a team, the Mete- Adcock finished one Stallings, Canon Hart- Mott. sissippi all-conference Roster ors won a conference stroke from advanc- mann, Logan Salger, Coach Chris Toledo performer as a jun- Seniors: Garrick title in 2018 and earned ing from regionals to Will Simpson, Landon sees a battle taking ior and advanced to Blevins, Noah Gates, third last season. They sectionals as an indi- Luthy place for his team's top sectionals. Sophomore Konner Harris were also third at re- vidual. Freshmen: Mason seven after it held a Caden Hutchens also Sophomores: Caden gionals. “I’m excited to see Cowell, Sam Wright, qualifying round. played a big role last Hutchens, Aiden Fields, "Our goal every year what’s in store for this Ryker Papenberg, Cash "Jarrett, Jaden and season. Jace Shupe, Owen Cor- is to win the conference year because we do Langrehr, Grant Maes Kaden are as good as After that duo, it will rnett, Aiden Bradley title and qualify, as a have potential, and it’s team, for sectionals," just a matter of putting SPARTA Smith said. "We have it together during the There will be a lot of the roster to do that, golf matches,” Keller- open competition in the but we'll have to keep man said. “They are Sparta golf team. improving as the year happy we are having Senior Eric Renner progresses." a season. I see more and junior Kerry Kloos While practice was confidence in their golf bring back the most ex- allowed to start August game.” perience, but in terms 10, Marissa-Coulterville Roster of a top six, coach Bob golfers were unable to Senior: Hudson Bohnert is still looking get on the links as of- Kreger for some clarity. ten as normal because Juniors: Nile Adcock, “At the moment, Eric, of the storm that rav- Hayden Hepburn, Jim- (senior) Jaydyn Ething- aged a good portion of mie Reiman, Jeremiah ton and (freshman) Marissa, including the Kelly Mason Ethington will golf course. Sophomores: Jacob probably get regular "We didn't really get a Anderson, Layne Jones, play,” Bohnert said. first week of practice Dustin Palmer “It is honestly up for due to the storm," Smith Freshmen: Jonah grabs after that. How- said. "Most of the team Tanner, Jonah Winter, ever, we have many helped with cleanup Jacob Lynch, Deuce people who are work- instead of playing golf Wright ing hard and eager to that week." take spots away from Roster RED BUD those three. This is the Seniors: Alex Dagner, Red Bud enters the deepest team we have Josh Stephens, Collin season with a senior had in several years.” Pilbean, Caden Finks class of seven golfers While Bohnert is still Juniors: Caleb Trieb, and a combined 11 jun- working on filling out Austin Hill, Bradin Har- iors and seniors. his lineup card, he has riman, David Schneide- Senior Austin Groh- high expectations for wind, Jason Shelton, mann returns as the this group. He said Chase Weis, Jeff Wiley leader of the pack, hav- there is a lot of player Sophomores: Jaxon ing achieved all-confer- excitement, passion Stephens, Evan Ahlers, ence honors within the and work ethic. Chase Hurst, Garret Cahokia Conference “I feel like they will Harrell Kaskaskia Division and push each other to get Freshmen: Carter advancing out of re- better,” Bohnert said. Trieb, Mason Harri- gionals into sectionals “The excitement is man, Nick Weymouth as a junior. contagious from these Including Grohmann, boys.” PINCKNEYVILLE the Musketeers have Bohnert especially Experience is the six golfers who come likes the promise of name of the game in back with some varsity his underclassmen, Pinckneyville. experience highlighting the fresh- Coach Nolan Keller- Coach Terry Meyer man class of Mason man returns his top is looking at seniors Ethington, James Pill- five golfers, all of Kendall Doiron, Ethan ers, Jack Loesing and which have been active Fritsche, Brendan Steeleville’s Jack Knop sends a shot toward the green from the fairway in competitions over Harms and Blake August 18 at the Chester Country Club. Continued on Page 18 County Journal | August 20, 2020 Page 17 High school girls golf preview By Dan Zobel player being a sopho- With the golf season more. able to start up Au- Coach Emily Brewer gust 10, it allowed an will look to sophomore opportunity for Kylie Brenn Wilson as the Bunselmeyer of Trico team's captain. High School to make a "She is dedicated to return trip to state. the sport and continues Last season, she was to make improvements unable to make it to to her game," Brewer the final day of state, said. but that has firmly be- Around Wilson will come one of her goals be the freshman trio for this season. of Melayna Crafton, Led by Bunselmey- Haven Grau and Abby er, Trico advanced to Vallet. sectionals as a team "I am anxious to watch last season and did not them grow this year lose a senior from that and find their passion group. for playing golf," Brew- Other individual golf- er said. ers back this year who Red Bud placed sixth qualified for section- last year in the Ca- als last season include hokia Conference tour- Breyona Schandl of nament. Wilson had the Pinckneyville, Olivia team's highest score, Quigley of Marissa- and was just four spots Coulterville and Sa- from an all-conference mantha Eggemeyer of finish. Chester. At regionals, Red Bud Marissa-Coulterville placed 11th, finishing came close to a sec- ahead of Chester. tional berth as a team, "They have shown a placing fifth in its re- lot of dedication in in- gionals, and the Lady dividually working on Meteors have geared their game to benefit up this year to improve our team as a whole," on that standing. Brewer said. Also of note, thanks Roster to the influx of players Sophomore: Brenn joining golf with vol- Wilson leyball being moved to Steeleville’s Shealyn Conway fires a putt toward the green August 18 at the Chester Country Club. Freshmen: Melayna the spring this school Crafton, Haven Grau, year, Steeleville High won a conference ti- this time. Freshmen: Olivia and Abbie Dascotte. Abby Vallet School was able to res- tle in the Black Dia- "With having so many Parker, Josie Stephens "We should be pretty urrect its girls golf mond. Last year, the new players this year, solid," Breslin said. "We SPARTA program, sporting a team placed sixth in the they are all battling for PINCKNEYVILLE won't be like we were Sparta will return complete team for the conference match, with a spot in the top six," Pinckneyville is just the last several years, three varsity members first time since the Eggemeyer finishing said Du Quoin coach two years removed from but we should be pretty from last year's team, 2016 season. 10 strokes off of an all- Bryson Potts. "They are a third-place finish at good. I don't see anybody led by senior Claire CHESTER conference spot. a hard-working group the state tournament. really leading the pack Baue. With volleyball moved "(These players) all that is always looking That same year, the yet for us. We will have "We lost a lot of experi- to the spring this year, come to practice every to get better." Lady Panthers won a to wait and see how it ence and scoring from the Chester girls golf day to get better," To- Du Quoin is coming sectional title. goes." our seniors graduat- program has seen an ledo said. "They don't off of a season that Last season, Pinck- Breslin envisions a ing," said Sparta coach increase in interest. complain about what saw it place sixth in the neyville finished fifth at team with a winning Bob Bohnert. "Claire Coach Chris Toledo we ask them to do, SIRR Mississippi and regionals and sent two record that competes will step up nicely into said the nine girls par- they trust us coaches 11th in regionals. individuals to sectionals. match in and match out. that role this year to ticipating are the most and that makes our job At the conference One of those individu- He hopes the girls will lead this team. She has in recent memory. so much easier. They meet, Barwick was the als is junior Breyona learn that hard work is been putting it together Senior Sam Eggemey- haven't complained one team's top golfer, but Schandl, who was also what the game requires the last several years, er returns as the team's time about all the re- she finished 17 strokes an SIRR Mississippi all- to become consistently and I believe she has most seasoned golfer, strictions and guide- off of an all-conference conference performer, successful. the game to advance in but it is a freshman lines that have come position. helping Pinckneyville "They all have expe- the postseason.” who Toledo expects to out due to COVID-19. "We are a team that is to a fourth-place finish rience at regionals, Other experience land in the spotlight. They just show up and progressing at a rapid in the conference tour- sectionals and state," will come from senior "We have a young go about their busi- rate," Potts said. "These nament. Breslin said. "They just Alyssa Williams and team, but this could ness." kids work extremely Pinckneyville will not have to be able to break Makayla McCready. be one of the better Roster hard, and I am excit- be very deep this year, through. It's an all-year Sophomore Sydney girls teams we've had," Seniors: Samantha ed to see the progress having only six players. job. I'm looking forward Rheinecker and fresh- Toledo said. "Camryn Eggemeyer, Lauren we are continuing to Five of those are juniors, to seeing what happens." men Emma Carpenter (Luthy) shot a 42 in our Soellner make." with the other being a Roster and Abbey Zweigart fill qualifying round and Juniors: Kailyn Ab- Roster sophomore. Juniors: Breyona out the roster. should lead the way for sher Senior: Aubrey Bar- That sophomore is Schandl, Zoey Bram- “As a team, we will be the Lady Jackets." Sophomores: Maleia wick Maddy Lynch, who meier, Aubrey Lemmon, doing some learning Others expected in Absher, Paige Vasquez Juniors: Grace Alongi, coach Dan Breslin ex- Kylie Harvey, Abbie and gaining experi- the team's initial top Freshmen: Aubrie Olivia Phillips, Ryleigh pects to make an impact. Dascotte ence,” Bohnert said. six are Eggemeyer, Medford, Camryn Lu- Ridgeway "(Lynch) will be out- Sophomore: Maddy “Alyssa is joining us senior Lauren Soell- thy, Rylie McDonough, Sophomores: Abby standing," Breslin said. Lynch again this year to give ner, sophomores Aub- Jazzi Merideth Burris, Jalynn Wood "She works really hard." us experience, and Ma- rie Medford and Paige Freshmen: Brooklun The rest of the team RED BUD kayla has one year un- Vasquez and freshman DU QUOIN Willis, Claire Rose rounds out with Zoey Red Bud will enter der her belt and has Jazzi Meredith. The Du Quoin golf Brammeier, Aubrey the season with a new "We are very excited team will build on a MARISSA- Lemmon, Kylie Harvey coach and its oldest Continued on Page 18 for these girls," Toledo young team this season. COULTERVILLE said. "I honestly don't Senior Aubrey Bar- Marissa-Coulterville think they realize how wick, junior Ryleigh might have only four good they are and how Ridgeway and sopho- golfers, but the one sen- good they could be. more Abby Burris, re- ior the team does have With them being so turn with some varsity has been a good one. young, they are only experience, but after Olivia Quigley has going to get better. It that, the remaining been a Cahokia Con- wouldn't surprise us if spots are open for com- ference Kaskaskia Di- these girls are battling petition. vision all-conference for a conference or The Lady Indians' ros- performer in each of regional title, but they ter increased to eight her three years in high are going to have to girls, thanks to three school. She has also continue to get better players joining who advanced to sectionals every day." would normally be the past two seasons Chester has never playing volleyball at and has numerous top tournament and match medalist finishes to her name. "Olivia making the state tournament would be the primary goal," said Marissa-Coulter- ville coach Justin May- nard. "She would need to stay healthy and mentally tough. She has put in her time on the course, that's for sure." The team's only other returning golfer is junior Ellie Parker. Filling out the Lady Meteor card are fresh- men Josie Stephens and Olivia Parker. "I would like to de- velop my rookies so they can come back stronger next season," Maynard said. "I will not be focused on wins and losses this year. We are young and few in numbers." Marissa-Coulterville was fourth at the con- ference tournament last season and fifth in regionals. Quigley tied for third individually in conference. Paige Vasquez of Chester High School adjusts Roster her face mask during an August 18 match at Senior: Olivia Quigley Trico’s Kylie Bunselmeyer fires off a drive during an August 11 practice Chester Country Club. Junior: Ellie Parker at Pyramid Oaks Golf Course in Percy. Page 18 County Journal | august 20, 2020

Steeleville/St. Mark’s defeats Prairie du Rocher The Steeleville/St. Mark’s junior high baseball team hosted Prairie du Steeleville/St. Mark’s and PDR clash in softball Rocher August 18 at Steeleville Grade School. Steeleville came away with The Steeleville/St. Mark’s junior high softball team emerged victorious a 12-2 victory in six innings. Above, Steeleville’s Tyler Ingles prepares to over Prairie du Rocher August 18 in a home game at Steeleville Grade catch a pickoff throw from pitcher Canon Ruby as PDR runner Dalton School. The final score was 23-3. Above, PDR first baseman Sage Mudd slides back into the first base bag. Below, Ruby winds and readys Pensoneau watches the ball as it hits her glove, as a Steeleville runner to fire a pitch to an opponent. makes it up the first base line. Below, Steeleville’s Reagan Moore connects on a pitch as PDR catcher Alison Mudd stretches her glove hand toward the ball.

High school girls golf...From Page 14______and was the medalist Williams (58) and Syd- Pinckneyville was led Chester golf match COVID-19 policy at Crab Orchard Golf ney Rheinecker (59). by Maddy Lynch with a Chester High School wear face coverings carts will be permitted. Course in Carterville. Waltonville 188 48. The next three Lady has put together a pol- at all times, social dis- Any media attending Carterville, however, Pinckneyville 213 Panthers were Breyona icy for those attending tancing between in- should follow these won the match with a Woodlawn 235 Schandl (51), Kylie Har- Yellow Jacket home dividuals of at least guidelines, as well. fifth golfer score. Maddie Burgess of vey (57) and Aubrey golf matches at the six feet must be main- Everybody is encour- The top golfer for Spar- Waltonville came away Lemmon (58). Chester Country Club. tained and, per the aged to bring their ta was Claire Baue with with the medalist posi- Woodlawn’s best golfer The policy includes Illinois High School As- own water bottle or a 54. The two other Lady tion at Red Hawk Golf was Macy Williams at that spectators must sociation, no spectator drink. Bulldogs were Alyssa Course in Tamaroa. 52. High school boys golf preview...From Page 16______Jadyn Fitch. Seniors: Eric Renner, The Steeleville ros- last year. Thies, Daniel Vogt and “Even though we “I can see all four Jaydyn Ethington ter includes five sopho- At regionals, Steel- Grant Welten and junior haven’t been able to hold working their way into Juniors: Eli Coop, mores and three fresh- eville placed sixth as a Logan Cleland. any official practices, the lineup,” Bohnert Braxton Parker, Kerry men. The sophomore team and qualified two “All seven of these boys many of our golfers said. “If nothing else, Kloos, Patrick Kloos class especially is ex- players for sectionals. will be competing for have been putting a lot they will give us a solid Sophomores: Tyler pected to make a splash. “I am looking forward the top six all year, in- of time in over the sum- core for the next four Schulein, Braden Haury “Our team is young,” to the season,” Jeffers cluding some of the un- mer. It has shown this years as they continue Freshmen: James Pill- said Steeleville coach said. “If we are able to derclassmen who have first week.” to learn and get experi- ers, Jadyn Fitch, Jack Justin Jeffers. “I an- reach our potential, I shot some low rounds Trico went on to place ence. We have a good Loesing, Mason Ething- ticipate starting four think we will surprise during qualifying,” said seventh at sectionals. blend of age levels on ton sophomores this year. a lot of people.” Trico coach Tyler Cole- The Pioneers were third this team.” Our team will lean on Roster man. in the Black Diamond Sparta will be look- STEELEVILLE leadership from Austin, Seniors: Austin Park, Coleman, Cleland, Lov- Conference match, ing to improve on some Austin Park will lead with Avery, Jack and Dalton Rickenberg, Con- el, Thies and Compton finishing behind rival team finishes from a a Steeleville group that (sophomore) Reid Har- nor Haertling made up Trico’s top five Chester and conference year ago. The Bulldogs begins the season with riss as key contributing Juniors: Jacob Ver- after Brees on the re- champion Carmi-White were sixth at the SIRR youth and promise. players.” schuren gional championship County. Mississippi match and Park, a senior, returns Steeleville nearly had Sophomores: Avery team. “The goal this season managed ninth in re- as a sectional qualifier a conference title a year Hamilton, Logan Bar- Trico will field eight is to compete for anoth- gionals. and a Cahokia Confer- ago. The Warriors fin- tens, Brayden Wilson, seniors and a total of er regional title,” Cole- “We are just happy ence Kaskaskia Division ished the meet with a Reid Harriss, Jack 18 golfers across the man said. “We have the to be on the course all-conference perform- score of 364, just two Knop, Mason Patterson board, both numbers experience and poten- and have a season this er. He placed third in the off of champion New Freshmen: Mikkah marking one of the larg- tial to get the job done.” year,” Bohnert said. “It conference match as a Athens. Jacobus, Michael Alex- est groups the Pioneers Roster is hard not to ignore the junior. “Last year, we missed ander, Malachi Melvin have had, according to Seniors: Joel Beck- thought in the back of Two other golfers com- winning the conference Coleman. man, Ross Coleman, your mind on whether ing back with experi- championship by two TRICO “We have some big Andrew Froemling, we will be able to finish ence are sophomore strokes, and that is a Trico is coming off of shoes to fill, losing Tyler Compton, Peyton the season. We will have Jack Knop, who was major goal for this sea- its second regional title Eddie Brees, but if we Lovel, Zach Thies, Dan- to ignore that distrac- all-conference a year son,” Jeffers said. “Our in three years. While the have a few of our boys iel Vogt, Grant Welten tion and get to work on ago, and sophomore team is learning how Pioneers lost top golfer step up to make up Juniors: Keegan the course and control Avery Hamilton. to manage the golf ball Eddie Brees from last those strokes, we could Brooks, Logan Cleland, what we can control “Jack has made tre- around the course and year’s team, it returns have the same success Jackson Kranawetter and deal with situations mendous strides from limit big numbers.” the rest of its top play- this season,” Coleman Sophomores: Garrett as they arrive. last year,” Jeffers said. Helping toward that ers, including seven said. “Through the Franklin, Lex Deming, “This has the potential “Austin had a great end goal is the fact that with varsity experience. first week of practice, I Preston Johnson, Timo- to be a good year. We of the season last year, Jeffers expects a good That group is made have noticed the deter- thy Reiman would like to see it all and I look for him to showing on an individu- up of seniors Ross Cole- mination of our boys to Freshmen: Kadyn Ber- the way through.” pick up right where he al level. Three Warriors man, Tyler Compton, improve their scores naix, Brock Naile, Zach Roster left off.” earned all-conference Peyton Lovel, Zach over the summer. Compton High school girls golf preview...From Page 17______been working hard this Cready getting better every nerichs make it back out of re- I am excited to see how summer and improv- Sophomore: Sydney practice.” Freshman: Shelby gionals. we compete against ing. Rheinecker The big thing for Jef- Barker Trico returns eight some of the top teams “Sydney is new but Freshmen: Emma Car- fers is seeing the poten- girls with varsity ex- in our area.” has been working hard penter, Abbey Zweigart tial improvement from TRICO perience. In addition to Trico last won a con- this summer and will these four players from Senior Kylie Bun- Bunselmeyer, they are ference title in 2017. contribute nicely for STEELEVILLE the start of the season selmeyer has her mind senior Megan Wettig, The previous two sea- us.” With volleyball being to the end. set on returning to the juniors Kassidy Bun- sons, Hamilton County Sparta finished fifth moved to the spring, “The girls are very state tournament. selmeyer and Julia Rei- has won it. in the SIRR Mississippi Steeleville was able to athletic and will be Bunselmeyer was the man and sophomores Trico was fifth as a tournament last year. have enough girls to much better in a month leader on a Trico team Ella Bernaix, Ellyce team last season, with Baue was 15 strokes bring back the golf or so,” Jeffers said. “Our that placed third in re- Blazier, Saylor Griffiths Kylie Bunselmeyer off of being named all- team. team is putting in lots gionals and advanced to and Kayla Knott. earning second as an conference. At region- While the Lady War- of time every day, and sectionals without a sin- “Last season, half of individual. als, Sparta placed 11th. riors will have just the effort is showing. gle senior. Bunselmeyer our girls picked up Roster “They are just ready four players, two are “Our players are com- then advanced to state clubs for the first time, Seniors: Megan Wet- to get to competition,” seniors Lexi Renner mitted and always but was unable to make and we ended up ad- tig, Kylie Bunselmeyer Bohnert said. “They and Shealyn Conway, working hard to get it to the final day. vancing out of region- Juniors: Julia Rei- practiced this summer with junior Jaden Hin- better. The work ethic “Her goal this year als,” Coleman said. “I man, Kassidy Bun- and are wanting to put nerichs and freshman of Warrior golf is some- is to make it back to have pretty high expec- selmeyer it to the test against Shelby Barker. thing I am very proud state and qualify for tations for this season, Sophomores: Kayla others.” “I look for Lexi and of.” the final round of play,” given we have more Knott, Ella Bernaix, Roster Shealyn to be the lead- Roster said Trico coach Tyler experience. Ellyce Blazier, Saylor Seniors: Claire Baue, ers,” said Steeleville Seniors: Lexi Renner, Coleman. “The girls have all put Griffiths Alyssa Williams coach Justin Jeffers. Shealyn Conway The Pioneers as a in a lot of work this Freshmen: Mia Jime- Junior: Makayla Mc- “Jaden and Shelby are Junior: Jaden Hin- team are looking to summer to improve, so nez, Autumn Kennedy COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 PAGE 19 SOCIETY

on the socialization DeRousse and Mark of playing with other McConachie. children. Congratulations to Evansville How will a little one Glenn and Ruth Gue- keep a mask on all day? bert on the birth of What happens when their grandson Arlo News my child sneezes and Wilbert Koester, who By Eloise Kueker coughs into the mask? was born Monday, Au- 449-2043 Will he get a new one? gust 10. Arlo weighed How will the school in at 8 pounds 15 ounces School has begun. For dispose of the masks? and was 21 inches long. many students, this Since you cannot eat His parents are Scott means getting up early, with a mask on, where and Sarah Koester. gobbling a quick break- do you lay it while you The EAC coaches are fast and rushing out eat? trying to organize the the door. For others, it How can you social fall sport teams. is almost the same as it distance 20 kids in a has been since March. classroom? Evansville Enterprise Whether you decide What if one child August 15, 1941 on attending classes, spreads the virus to Valeda Koester be- virtual learning or teachers? Are there came the bride of Alvin homeschooling, these enough subs to call? F. Wolter. Attendants are trying times for What about the other were Nelda Koester, students, parents and school personnel? A Anita Laufer, Melba teachers. Please do not custodian can’t sanitize Wolter, Elmer Liefer, judge any parent for everything every min- Norman Nagel and their decision on what ute of the day. Henry Liefer. to do this school year. Schenk’s Market will Norbert Meyer acci- Should you send your not be open next Mon- dently shot himself in children to school and day, August 24. the right side of his take the chance of them Happy birthday to head while squirrel contracting the corona- Scott Koester, Brad hunting. He was in seri- Temps before worship virus? Kueker, Kevin Long, ous condition, Marissa’s Friedens United Church of Christ member Neal Galle has How will virtual Doug Ramey, Owen Area schools were his temperature checked by Leslie Lehman. Several churches are open learning work? If we Kueker, Parker Hasken- scheduled to open after for services in Marissa, and all are following safety precautions. At do virtual learning, hoff, Marianne Pruitt, Labor Day. Friedens, temperatures are checked in the foyer, and attendees are will my child be behind Jamie Heinen, Jenna A stillborn son was masked. Once they are seated using social distancing, people may remove his peers? Definitely Schilling, Ryan Riecke, born to Mr. and Mrs. masks, but they must put them back on if a person is moving out of a my child will miss out Brody Mines, Emma Ross Pautler. pew or leaving church. During the pandemic, worshipping with others brings comfort and a sense of optimism. Photo by Carol Mercer dinner Monday at tablets. We took a short Chevy’s. trip to Sparta Walmart Coulterville Lisa and Laura are after supper. Elodie and and Swanwick twins and were born Daxton told us all about August 16. Brenda was their trip to Florida. brought home from the I attended a Little ByNews Diana Cole hospital on their fourth Black Dress party Fri- 758-2880 birthday. day at the home of Thursday all four Heather McKinney in Condolences to Lenna Franklin sisters, Lisa, Belleville. Also attend- Morgan and her family Laura, Brenda and ing from this area were on the passing of her Paula, are going to the Nona Shaw and Kim brother Keith Morgan. Ameristar Casino in St. Naeger. It was to honor The former Franklin Charles, Missouri. those who have made sisters had a big week- Brian Reid, son of signifi cant Mary Kay end when three out Brian and Angie Reid, sales this year. Nona of the four celebrated turned 21 August 16. won several. birthdays. The family celebrated The Coulterville Unit- Brenda Ford turned with a fi sh fry at the ed Methodist Church 50 August 13. She had Reid home. Men’s Group meets Au- dinner at Tequila’s The weekend of Au- gust 30 at 6:30 a.m. in with her kids Emily gust 7, Judy Rainey, the church basement. and Wyatt and Wyatt’s Brandy Gardner, Bailey The Coulterville VFW girlfriend Kristina. Rainey and Jesi Wal- Auxiliary held a meet- Lisa Reitz and her drup went to Georgia ing August 10 at the husband Steve had din- to attend the wedding post home. Hopefully, ner at Applebee’s. Lisa of Liz Bartnicki. Bailey, we will meet again in had lunch Sunday at who was a bridesmaid, September. the Olive Garden with is a friend of Liz’s. A baby shower was Pitching in her daughter Megan Elodie and Daxton given in honor of Tori Marissa District 40 teachers took time out from their teaching Rector and grand- spent Saturday night Klamm and her soon to preparations August 11 to go out into the community and help clean up daughters Isabella and with David and me. I be born son Carter. It after the powerful storm that hit the town August 10. One group cleaned Aspen. made a spaghetti din- was held at the home of the yard of a retired math teacher. Yards throughout Marissa that had a Laura Schaffer and ner, and the kids en- her grandmother Debi signifi cant number of trees down that morning looked much different her husband Dan had joyed playing on their Smith of Coulterville. by the evening. Sparta senior site S’ville nutrition Menu Hours: Monday- August 24-28 Thursday 8-3, Friday 8-2. center menu MONDAY: Pork loin, Prices: Curbside & gravy, mashed pota- THURSDAY: Tur- carry-outs $5, home- Menu toes, Italian blend, fruit August 24-28 key, dressing, green delivered $5.25, all oth- crisp. MONDAY: Swiss beans, cranberries, ers $6.50. TUESDAY: Chicken Al- steak, mashed pota- hot rolls, pumpkin Please call 443-4020 fredo, broccoli, pie. toes, 3-bean salad, pie. by 11 a.m. to order a WEDNESDAY: Sloppy mandarin oranges. FRIDAY: Spaghetti w/ meal. joe, scalloped potatoes, TUESDAY: Chicken/ meatballs, spinach Curb service pick- corn casserole, pud- dumplings, black- salad, garlic bread, up time: 11:30 to noon. ding. eyed peas, pears, fruit cocktail, cherry Drive under the aw- THURSDAY: Chili, cherry pie. ning. delight. cheese stick, fruit. WEDNESDAY: Italian Clothing store hours: Hours: Monday-Fri- FRIDAY: Chicken noo- beef sandwich, fries, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. day 8:30-4. dle soup, turkey sand- broccoli casserole, Quilt raffle tickets To order curbside wich, jello/fruit. pineapple. available. meals, call 965-3134 Randolph marriages Jason Matthew Fer- of Ellis Grove rell, Perryville, Robyn Stephen Michael Kelly Mines, Chester Speakman, Ashley D. Travis James Kawalec, Wilson, both of Sparta Natalie Jean Koehler, Alfred Norman Auke- both of Waterloo ma II, Amanda M. Val- Jacob S. Combs, leroy, both of Sparta Heather N. Miner, both Jacob Wilson Hall- of Troy, Illinois man, Selena Noelle Eric P. James, Mi- Lalis, both of Red chelle A. Duncan, both Bud Randolph divorces Jennifer Jones, peti- Bruce A. Schoenbeck, tioner, Michael Jones. petitioner, Whitney E. Dissolution of mar- Schoenbeck. Dissolu- riage was granted to tion of marriage was the petitioner August granted to the peti- 3, 2020. tioner August 3, 2020.

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GLENN P. DAVID L. DOUGLAS KENT SAUERWEIN SR. STINE SR. RUSHING Glenn P. Sauerwein David L. Stine Sr., Douglas Kent Rush- Sr., 86, of Walsh, died 71, of Sparta, died at ing, 63, of Marissa, at his residence at his home at 6:26 a.m. died Saturday, August Sunday, August 16, 6:08 a.m. Monday, Au- 15, 2020 at Mercy Hos- 2020. gust 17, 2020. pital in St. Louis. He was born March He was born Septem- He was born Decem- 19, 1949 in St. Elmo, ber 6, 1933 in Belle- ber 21, 1956 in Red ville to Joseph and Illinois to Conrad and Bertha Morgan Stine. Bud to James Kent and Doris Ann Marler Alma Winkler Sauer- He married Janice Davis on September 11, 1999 Rushing. wein. in Sparta. She survives. Doug married Trish Rushing October 31, 1990 Glenn married Es- David was a U.S. Marine veteran, having in Belleville. She survives. telle Krupp Seboldt served during the Vietnam Confl ict. He was a proud coal miner and also worked January 10, 2003 in Renualt, Illinois. She sur- He was a retired police offi cer for the city of for the city of Marissa.He was a member of Ma- vives. Sparta. He was of the Protestant faith and a rissa Methodist Church. Doug loved listening He had worked as a security therapy aide at member of VFW Post 2698, Hope Lodge 162 AF to rock ‘n’ roll, and he didn’t listen to any radio Chester Mental Health Center for 20 years. & AM, both of Sparta, BBK American Legion station except KSHE 95. He enjoyed woodwork- Glenn was also a farmer. He was a member of Post 480 of Steeleville and the DAV. ing and spending time with his family. He was St. Mary’s Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis David is also survived by children David L. also a Marissa volunteer fi refi ghter. Doug was Grove. Stine Jr. and Roger E. Stine, both of Sparta, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother Glenn was a Korean War Air Force veteran. stepson Marcus E. Davis of Ellis Grove; step- and uncle. He is also survived by sons Rodney Sauerwein daughter Amanda N. Sinnett of Evansville; He is also survived by children Ryan (Angela) Sr. of New Athens and Glenn Sauerwein Jr. of 11 grandchildren; brothers, Jerry (Connie) Rushing of Fairbanks, Alaska, January Rush- Stine of Vandalia, Illinois and Art Stine of Walsh; daughters Debra (Rick) Volner of New ing of Taos, Missouri, Shawn (JeanAnn) Rush- Okawville and sisters Glenna (Richard) Hagler Athens and Tamela (Charles) Hubert of Collins- ing of Lebanon, Missouri, Ronald Seering Jr. of Altamont, Illinois and Juanita Workman of ville; sister Barbara Wood of Moline; brother of Marissa and Jeremy (Liza) Seering of Yelm, Roger Sauerwein of San Antonio, Texas; Vandalia, Illinois. Private services will be held Friday, August 21, Washington; grandchildren Dustin, Houston, brothers-in-law Loren (Val) Close of Collinsville Kent, Daralyn, Brian, Vincent, David, Christo- and Darrell (Nancy) Close of Foley, Alabama, 2020 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville, with Tom Ashley offi ciating. Burial will be in pher, Sarah, Bethany, Cole, Ember, Courtney, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Samantha and Austin; sister Dawn (Rick) Wil- He was preceded in death by his parents, fi rst Louis. fon of Smithton and nephew Cory Womack. wife Lorene Close Sauerwein, second wife Doro- Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Doug was preceded in death by his parents, thy Wicoff Sauerwein, sons Daniel and Robert or Hope Lodge (Siteman Cancer Center). paternal grandparents Frank and Vernona Sauerwein, grandson Rodney Sauerwein Jr., Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome. Rushing and maternal grandparents Bron and brothers Orville, John and Richard Sauerwein, net. Ora Marler. sister Joan (Floyd) Hartleb, sisters-in-law Joyce Visitation is Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 3 and Velma Sauerwein and brother-in-law Fred to 5 p.m. at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Wood. Marissa. Services will follow, with Pastor Jim Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, August 21, ANGELA LYNN JEWELL Jenkel offi ciating. 2020 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville. HEMMINGER Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Angela Lynn Jewell Services will follow, with Father Larry Lemay Center. Hemminger, 52, of offi ciating. Everyone should wear a mask and Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. practice social distancing. Pinckneyville, for- Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s merly of Richlands, Research Hospital or Cardinal Glennon Chil- Virginia, died sud- dren’s Hospital. denlyAugust 11, 2020 at Pinckneyville Com- Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. munity Hospital. She was born August DR. MICHAEL 27, 1967 in Lynchburg, E. BERNAIX Virginia to Connie Dr. Michael E. Ber- Lee Howington Da- naix, 77, of Pinck- vis and Roger Gene neyville, formerly of Jewell. Percy, went to be with Angela married Johnathan Hemminger Feb- the Lord Thursday, ruary 3, 2009 in Bristol, Virginia. He survives August 13, 2020 at after 11 years of marriage. 5:55 a.m. in his home. She is also survived by son Eli (Ashley) Davis He was born March of Lebanon, Virginia; daughter Niesha Davis of 23, 1943 in Granite Cedar Bluff, Virginia; grandson Tucker Davis City to Harry Eu- of Cedar Bluff; sister Tami (Joey) Wooby and gene and Helen Irene niece Bella of Bristol, Tennessee; brother J. Campbell Bernaix. Brian (Katina) Jewell and niece Sophia Leann On June 1, 1963, he Jewell of Sparta. She is also survived by Con- married Joyce Jones nie (Bobby) Davis of Cedar Bluff, Roger Gene at Beaucoup Baptist Church in Pinckneyville. Jewell; stepmother Nikki of Pinckneyville, step- She survives. They shared 57 years of mar- mother Teresa Ann Jewell and special friend riage. Russell Scales Sr. of Sparta. Michael’s profession as a chiropractor lasted She was preceded in death by her maternal 50 years. He was a member of Landmark Ap- grandparents Gaye and Aubrey Howington and ostolic Church in Sparta, where he was a song paternal grandparents Alfred M. and Lucy M. leader and Sunday school teacher. Michael was Jewell. a member of the American Chiropractic Asso- Angela will be deeply missed by her family ciation. He loved being a servant at the church and friends along with her devoted cat Baset. and being a help wherever he was needed. He is also survived by children Sherri (James) Killion of Marble Hill, Missouri, Rodney Ber- LARRY S. HEOB naix (Gregory Hunt) of Tamaroa and Matthew Larry S. Heob, 78, of (Tasha) Bernaix of Percy; grandchildren Clay- Modoc, died at 8:30 ton (Cheyanne), Lorrie and Harrison Killion, p.m. Tuesday, August Collier, Ella, Kadyn and Analyn Bernaix; step- 11, 2020 at Ste. Gen- grandchildren Rielyn and Rhett Shemoney; MONUMENT SALES evieve County Memo- sister Janet Robinson of Carterville, nieces rial Hospital. EMETERY ETTERING and nephews. C L He was born June 21, He was preceded in death by his parents. 1942 on Kaskaskia Is- USTOM ESIGN Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August C D land, Illinois to Sylves- 17, 2020 at Landmark Apostolic Church in Spar- ter and Eunice Keeble ta, with Pastor Doug Rice offi ciating. Burial Heob. was in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville. RANDOLPH Larry had worked Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville assisted as a heavy equipment the family with arrangements. MONUMENT operator for Local Op- Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. erators 520 for over 30 years. He is survived by sister Junelee Miller of WORKS Chester; nieces Darla Bryan, Teresa Magnan, RAYMOND Laura Emmenegger, Sherry Lindner, Jeana Serving Families Since 1900 L. DAVIS Kothe and Terri Loa; nephew Eric DeRousse, Raymond L. “Butch” Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager six great-nephews and nine great-nieces. Davis, 70, of Marissa, He was preceded in death by his parents, sis- died Friday, August 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 ter Donalee Winder and brother-in-law Udell 14, 2020 at Memorial Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Miller. Hospital in Belleville. Visitation is Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 1 He was born May 17, to 3 p.m. at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester. 1950 in East St. Louis Services will follow, with Rev. Phillip Keeton to Louis Andrew and offi ciating. Mary E. Skidmore The facility is limited to 50 people at a time. Davis. Everyone is asked to wear a mask and practice Raymond had social distancing. worked as a coal min- Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. er and later retired from Golden Dipt in Millstadt. He was a mem- ber of Victory Family Church in Belleville. He BARBARA L. MEHRER loved weaponry and was a member of the NRA, Barbara L. Mehrer, 79, of Chester, died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Three Maryville Gun Club, Town & Country Gun Club Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester. and VFW. She was born May 2, 1941 in Pomona, Illinois Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran. to Garrett and Marie Etherton Grammer. He is survived by daughter Claudette (Brad Barbara married Eugene E. Mehrer February Moss) Davis of Baldwin; grandchildren Dustin 12, 1988 in Osceola, Arkansas. He survives. Taylor and Kelsey Mae Davis, Sophia C. and She worked as a correctional clerk for Menard Saige M. Coleman; sister Kathy (Danny) Egge- Correctional Center in Chester for 15 years. meyer of Sparta; brothers William Thomas Barbara enjoyed camping and traveling with (Marilyn) Davis and Michael Andrew (JoAnne) her husband. Davis of Waterloo; nieces and nephews Angela She is also survived by daughters Cheryl and (Robert) Flake, Brittany Dockins, Aaron Wil- Cathy Steffens of Chester; stepsons Allen (Doris) liams, Andrew and Joshua Eggemeyer, William Mehrer of Monroe City, Missouri and Addam Thomas Jr. (Sundi) and Robert (Cassidy) Davis. (Jennifer) Mehrer of Chester; grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian, Nathan, Aaden and Carsen and neph- daughter Stephanie Rae Coleman and son ews Steven, Scott and Brad Grammer. Kevin Andrew Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents and Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August brother Gary Grammer. 18, 2020 at Leesman Funeral Home in Mill- It was Barbara’s wish to be cremated. There stadt, with Pastor David Harbison and Andrew will be a private burial at Evergreen Cemetery Eggemeyer offi ciating. Burial was in Valhalla in Chester. Gardens Of Memory in Belleville. Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted Memorials may be made to Teen Challenge the family with arrangements. Adventure Ranch or Victory Family Church. Memorials may be made to Randolph County Sign the guest book at leesmanfuneralhome. Humane Society. com. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 PAGE 21

SUSAN KAY JONES Susan Kay Jones, 56, of Ava, died of liver Memorial Hospital is stroke-ready cancer Tuesday, Au- gust 11, 2020 at Memo- Memorial Hospital in than 795,000 people in In 2009, Illinois de- The best chance a rial Hospital in Car- Chester was recently the United States have veloped and passed stroke victim can have bondale, with her fam- recertifi ed as an acute a stroke, and about legislation identify- to receive quick care ily by her side. stroke-ready hospital 140,000 of those pa- ing major hospitals is to act immediately She was born April by the Illinois Depart- tients die as a result. that certify as pri- if symptoms suddenly 25, 1964 in Tuscola ment of Public Health. Most U.S. citizens mary stroke centers. appear, including- to Charles Hardy and This means that the know family, friends Then in 2014, the state numbness or weak- Lorraine Haynes. hospital is able to pro- or community mem- identifi ed rural hospi- ness of the face, arm Susan married Bart vide clot-busting medi- bers who have been af- tals that can qualify or leg, confusion or Jones. He survives. cations prior to trans- fected by a stroke. as acute stroke-ready trouble speaking or She is also survived porting stroke pa- The major risk fac- hospitals. understanding others by daughters Chris- tients, which can buy tors include lifestyle Memorial Hospital and trouble seeing in tina Jones (Scott Hood) of Murphysboro, Amber them time while being choices, high blood employees stated that one or both eyes. Jones (Derek Ellenberg) of Ava and Karaline transported to a major pressure, elevated cho- the best action is fast If these symptoms Jones (Travis Koeppen) of Rochelle, Illinois; hospital. lesterol, smoking and action to increase sur- appear, don’t wait— grandsons Evin and Davin Ellenberg; sisters Every year, more inactivity. vival from a stroke. call 911 immediately. Linda (Paul) Poninski and Nancy Brinkley and brother Chuck (Nicole) Hardy. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, niece Taundra Chappell; best friend Winnie El- brecht and three brothers-in-law. Tips for eff ective remote learning A memorial service/dinner will be held at 12:30 An increased reliance tools and p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the Ava Commu- on virtual home instruc- resources nity Center in Bower Park. tion has many students available Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer rethinking their organi- that enable Center or St. Francis Animal Rescue. zational strategies and teachers to daily school schedules. provide live Learning at home is video les- THOMAS L. WOOLSEY different from being in sons or to re- Thomas L. Woosley, a traditional classroom cord them so 76, of Swansea, died environment, but with students can peacefully at his home some effective strate- watch them Tuesday, August 11, gies, students can per- later. Simi- 2020, with his loving severe without missing larly, social wife Joyce at his bed- a beat. network- side. Stick to a schedule ing apps He was born Novem- Many students are suc- and virtual ber 21, 1943 in Sparta cessful because they meeting to Jesse “Leon” and follow a schedule. The programs Center for Social and enable stu- Stay in touch with Marcella Harmon ing as they go in regard Emotional Foundations dents to connect digi- guidance, if needed Woolsey. to remote learning strat- of Early Learning says tally. This can be helpful Remote learning is He married Joyce egies. Students should that routines and sched- for collaborative learn- a new experience for Kempf June 9, 2006. be sure to check school ules are important be- ing assignments or just many students, and She survives. email accounts or other cause they infl uence a to see a familiar face. there may be certain Tom attended Sparta High School. Soon after, places where teachers child’s emotional and Stick to tools that struggles or road blocks. he began working at Spartan International post assignments a few cognitive development. work It can be easy to grow times per day so that Printing Company in Sparta. He was employed Children feel secure Once students find frustrated with equip- they stay on top of all as a bindery machine operator for over 30 years with schedules, which apps or systems that ment failures or lack of assignments and are until the plant closed. He fi nished his working may help them recog- work, they should stick in-person interaction. aware of due dates. career at Plus Communications in St. Louis until nize what’s expected of with them, offers Khan Schools employ quali- Reach out to instruc- his retirement in 2006. them. Academy, an education- fi ed therapists and guid- tors Tom was a loyal, dedicated, hard-working man When learning at al tutoring resource. ance counselors who are Allegheny College sug- whose sense of accomplishment came from build- home, students should There are many factors just a click, call or email gests students contact ing and repairing for those around him. He loved strive to maintain as outside of one’s control away if issues need to their teachers if they the outdoors and enjoyed his days spent hunting, consistent a schedule during virtual instruc- be talked through. Stu- are unsure of how to fi shing and camping. He was a member of the as possible, including tion, but maintaining dents should utilize all participate in remote Randolph County Gun Club. Tom respected all bedtimes, wake times, consistency with tools resources made avail- learning environments. people and animals and was especially fond of hours devoted to learn- and schedules is one able to them. Ask questions about as- ing, and time to get out- way to feel more confi - Virtual home instruc- his pets. Later in life, he enjoyed watching Gun- signments, get clarifi ca- side or engage in down- dent and secure. tion can be made even smoke, Wagon Train and Cardinal baseball. tion on key topics and time activities. Check student ac- easier with some extra He is also survived by son William (Gwen) Wool- be sure to tune into any Connect live if pos- counts frequently assistance and guid- sey of Chester; stepsons Timothy and Jeffrey remote chats or virtual sible Just like students, ance. (Carrie) Kempf; grandchildren William, Elizabeth There are many free teachers may be learn- “offi ce hours.” and Jack; step-grandchildren Dylan, Jackson and Brooklyn Kempf; step-great-grandchildren Blake and Ian Kempf; nephews Ryan (Jennifer) Woolsey and Jeremy (Deena) Woolsey and niece Keep devices in top shape and running well Becky Woolsey Hogan. He was preceded in death by his parents and The need for reliable extreme temperatures. • Use protective cas- ible with others. Along brothers Harry and Richard Woolsey. technology has never Most devices are fine es. Cases can prevent the same vein, routinely Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August been more apparent. between temperatures damage if devices are clean out unused fi les to When the world hit the of 32 F and 90 F. dropped and also may free up space, and clear 17, 2020 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home proverbial pause button • Invest in a surge pro- safeguard against cookies and browser his- in Belleville, with Rev. Larry Patton offi ciating. in the wake of the COV- tector. These devices scratched screens. tories to maintain speed Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Collinsville. ID-19 outbreak, technol- will cut off power to • Keep software up- and effi ciency. Memorials may be made to the family and will ogy was crucial to keep- plugged-in electronics if to-date. Security issues Routine maintenance be accepted at the funeral home. ing people connected to there is a power surge, may arise when soft- can keep electron- Sign the guest book at rennerfh.com. the world around them, helping to prevent dam- ware is not updated, and ics working properly helping people maintain age. programs may not run when they’re needed some semblance of nor- • Don’t overcharge. It’s effectively or be compat- the most. GORDON L. STRONG malcy as it pertained to essential to have gadg- Gordon L. Strong, 81, work and education. ets charged and ready of Ellis Grove, died at Students and families to go, but overcharging 5:52 a.m. Thursday, who have invested in can reduce battery life. August 13, 2020 at Me- various electronics to Do not leave devices morial Hospital in Bel- help keep their house- charging overnight. OPEN SATURDAY, AUG. 22 | 8:30AM-NOON leville. hold running should Nickel- and lithium- He was born Septem- understand that main- based batteries should ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! ber 5, 1938 in East St. tenance is required to be stored with a 40 per- Green Beans, Squash, Okra, keep these devices run- cent state-of-charge. Louis to George and Potatoes, Cucumbers & Peaches Mary Edward Strong. ning effectively. These This level minimizes Gordon married Dor- tips can help keep gadg- age-related capacity loss ris Davitz July 3, 1958 ets in tip-top shape. and keeps the battery in • Protect devices from good condition. in Ellis Grove. She sur- Fresh Locally Grown Or Made Products! 107 W. Broadway Infront Of City Hall vives. He worked as a laborer for Local 100 for 64 years and was also a farmer. Gordon loved living each day, and his family meant the world to him. He is also survived by sons Michael Strong and Terry (Alice) Strong of Ellis Grove; grandchildren Chase, Cody and Cailee Strong; brother Kenneth (Arlene) Strong of Swansea; sister Carole Calla- han of Collinsville; brother-in-law Dale Davitz of Ellis Grove, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private graveside services were held at Ellis Grove City Cemetery, with Dr. Mike Fogerson offi ciating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Shriners Hospitals for Children and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net.

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Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, FOR RENT For Rent In entered in the above entitled cause on June FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & Randolph County Courthouse, 1 West Tay- CHESTER 5, 2020, Shannon L. Wolff will on Septem- GREMMELS LAW OFFICE lor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with ber 16, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Attorney for Estate FOR RENT IN SPARTA: Now taking the representative, or both, by February 20, 2 & 3-bedroom mobile Randolph County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Randolph 600 State Street 2021, which is six (6) months from the fi rst applications homes in park. Also County Courthouse (door of Courtroom 2), 1 Chester, IL 62233 date of publication of this Notice or, as to a mobile home lots in park. for 62 years or Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, sell to Telephone: (618) 826-5021 creditor of Decedent whose name and post Private mobile home lots older, disabled the highest bidder for cash, the following de- Fax: (618) 826-5024 offi ce address are known to or are reasonably for sale. Call Ronnie or handicap scribed mortgaged real estate: Email: [email protected] ascertainable by the representative, the later Johnson. 618-443-3325. regardless of age, Lots 4, 5, 6 and the South One-Half of Lot ...... 0-x-x ...... 0-8-20 of February 20, 2021 or three (3) months after FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed for one bedroom 3, all in Block 26 of Servant’s Addition to the the date of mailing or delivery of this Notice mobile home. Steeleville apartments. City of Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, as IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE to such known claimant, and any claim not Mobile Home Park. $360/ Free water, sewer shown by plat recorded May 23, 1872 in Plat TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT fi led on or before said date is barred. Copies mo. No pets. 573-355- and trash pick Book “C” at Page 94, Recorder’s Offi ce, Ran- RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS of a claim fi led with the Clerk must be mailed 1298. up, off -street dolph County, Illinois. or delivered to the representative and to the ...... 0-x-x Commonly known as: In the Matter of the Estate of attorney within ten (10) days after it has been FOR RENT: 3-bedroom, parking, laundry facilities on -site 745 Valley Street, Chester, IL 62233 KENNETH E. COLVIS, Deceased fi led. 2-bath doublewide in Parcel Number(s): 18-082-015-00 mobile home park in and appliances No. 2020P53 The real estate is improved with a Single The estate will be administered without Sparta. No pets allowed. furnished. Call Ronnie Johnson, Family Residence. CLAIM NOTICE court supervision, unless under 755 ILCS 618-443-3325. For additional Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the §5/28-4 of the Probate Act any interested ...... 0-x-x information, contact the time of sale, a cashier’s or certifi ed check Notice is given of the death of Kenneth E. person terminates independent administra- STUDIO APARTMENT Property Manager at for 10% of the successful bid amount. The Colvis of 3810 State Route 3, Chester, Illi- tion at any time by mailing or delivering a pe- FOR RENT: In Steeleville, (618) 826-2802 balance of the successful bid shall be paid nois, 62233. Letters of Offi ce were issued on tition to terminate to the clerk. $400/Mo. 1/2 off 1st within 24 hours, by similar funds. The sub- August 11, 2020, to Beth A. Runge of 8973 month’s rent for qualifi ed This institution is ject property is off ered for sale without any an equal opportunity Shawneetown Trail, Walsh, Illinois, 62297, as This notice is published pursuant to 755 tenant. 618-978-8906. representation as to quality or quantity of title ...... 1-8-27 provider and Executor and whose attorney of record is R. ILCS §5/18-3. FOR RENT: 2-bed, employer. and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS Jeff rey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Cof- BEN W. BENNETT 644 State St., Chester. Equal Housing IS” condition. The sale is further subject to fey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 State Street, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR Washer & dryer included. Opportunity. confi rmation by the Court. The property will Chester, Illinois, 62233. $650/mo. 618-615-7897. NOT be open for inspection. Claims against the estate may be fi led in THIS DOCUMENT PREPARED BY: ...... 1-8-27 If this property is a condominium unit, the the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Lorraine K. Cavataio, #6228987 FOR RENT: 2-bed, For Rent In purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. 1-bath, older farm house other than the mortgagee shall pay the as- Street, Chester, Illinois, 62233, or with the 475 Regency Park, Suite 175 in Ellis Grove. 618-615- STEELEVILLE sessments and the legal fees required by 2015. representative, or both, on or before February O’Fallon, IL 62269 ...... 1-9-3 Now taking the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 22, 2021, or three months from the date of (618) 397-2721 FOR RENT: 3-bed, 1- applications 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, Fax: (618) 624-3326 bath house in Steeleville. for 62 years or For information call Plaintiff ’s Attorney, whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on ...... 0-9-3 No pets. Background older, disabled Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wack- or before that date is barred. check. 618-965-9762. or handicap er, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY ...... 1-8-20 regardless of age, number: 312-651-6700. Attorney fi le number: the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 for one bedroom 19-031704. of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the

apartments. representative of the estate and to the repre- FY 2021 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Edward R. Peterka Free water, sewer sentative’s attorney of record. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Tuesday, September 22, 2020 and trash pick Dated: August 11, 2020 Attorneys for Plaintiff School Board Room up, off -street Beth A. Runge One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Executor of the Estate of 6:00 PM parking, laundry Chicago, IL 60601 Kenneth E. Colvis facilities on -site Telephone: 312-651-6700 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School and appliances Fax: 614-220-5613 R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney Board of Coulterville CUSD 1, in the County furnished. Attorney. No.: 6220416 R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 of Randolph, State of Illinois, that the tenta- For additional FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & tive budget for said School District for the information, contact the Email: [email protected] GREMMELS LAW OFFICE fi scal year beginning July 1, 2020, will be on Property Manager at ...... 1-8-20 Attorney for Estate fi le and conveniently available for public in- (618) 965-3676 600 State Street spection at the Board of Education meeting Chester, IL 62233 room, Coulterville CUSD 1, at 101 West Grant This institution is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Telephone: (618) 826-5021 Street, Coulterville, Illinois from and after 8:00 an equal opportunity Fax: (618) 826-5024 am to 3:00 pm, on the 18th day of August, provider and TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT employer. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Email: [email protected] 2020, until the hearing date. Notice is further hereby given that a public Equal Housing ...... 0-9-3 Opportunity. In the Matter of the Estate of hearing on said budget will be held at 6:00 BARBARA J. WEBER, Deceased IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE pm, on the 22nd day of September, 2020, No. 2020P50 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT at the Board of Education meeting room in RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Coulterville CUSD 1. After the presentation, CLAIM NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of the public will have an opportunity to com- ROMANA K. YOUNG, deceased ment. Notice is given of the death of Barbara J. No. 2020-P-52 APARTMENTS Weber of 301 C Avenue, Prairie du Rocher, Il- CLAIM NOTICE The Regular Monthly Board of Education linois 62277. Letters of Offi ce were issued on Notice is given of the death of Romana K. Meeting will follow AVAILABLE FOR RENT July 31, 2020, to James D. Weber of 102 St. Young. Letters of Offi ce were issued on Au- ...... 0-8-20 In Louis Street, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois 62277, gust 11, 2020 to Mary Sue Monforton, 2804 PERRY COUNTY as Administrator and whose attorney of re- Shakertown Road, Bevercreek, OH 45434, as NOTICE FOR MORE INFO CALL cord is R. Jeff rey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerk- Executor, and whose attorney of record is Ar- Perry County hover, Coff ey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 beiter Law Offi ce, 1019 State Street, PO Box Notice is hereby given by the Board of Edu- Housing Authority State Street, Chester, Illinois 62233. 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. cation of Steeleville School District No. 138, Claims against the estate may be fi led in Claims against the estate may be fi led in the in the County of Randolph, State of Illinois, (618) 542-5409 the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ran- that a tentative budget for said school district the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor dolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Street, for the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2020, will Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the rep- Chester, Illinois 62233 or with the representa- be on fi le and conveniently available for pub- FOR SALE YARD SALE resentatives, or both, on or before February tive, or both on or before February 20, 2021, lic inspection at the Unit Offi ce, 609 South 15, 2021, or three months from the date of or three months from the date of mailing or Sparta Street, Steeleville, IL in this school FOR SALE: Built- BIG 3-FAMILY YARD mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, delivery of this Notice to creditors, whichever district from and after 8:00 a.m. on the eight- Mor Buildings. 24x40, SALE: Friday & Saturday, whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on is later, and any claim not fi led on or before eenth day of August, 2020. Notice is further $9,718; 30x50, $14,160; Aug. 21 & 22, 8am-? 505 or before that date is barred. said date is void. given that a public hearing on said budget will 40x60, $21,419; 50x70, Park, Steeleville (2 blocks Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday the twenty- $31,685. Erected, choice east of grade school). Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with of colors. 732-8704 Lots of boy’s 12 months the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy fi rst day of September, 2020, in the cafeteria or 316-9278 or go to - 3T, girl’s 3-5T, Adult of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the at Steeleville High School, 701 South Sparta builtmorbuildings.com. clothes, toys, jewelry, representatives of the estate and to the rep- representatives of the estate and to the rep- Street, Steeleville, IL...... 0-x-x books, electronics, many resentative’s attorney of record. resentative’s attorney of record. household items. Dated: July 31, 2020 Dated this seventeenth day of August, ...... 1-8-20 Dated: August 11, 2020 HUGE YARD SALE: James D. Weber Mary Sue Monforton, Representative 2020, Board of Education of School District REAL ESTATE Lots of clothes all sizes, Administrator of the Estate of By: Arbeiter Law Offi ce No. 138, in the County of Randolph, State of 25¢ tables. DVDs $1, Barbara J. Weber Attorney Illinois. wishing wells, welcome ...... 0-9-3 I Buy Houses! signs. Something for R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney Rick Smith, Secretary Any Price. Any Area. everyone. State Route Any Condition. 154 and Michael Road Board of Education R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 Marissa Area Public Library District ...... 0-8-20 Local Investor in Eden. Thursday and Marissa, IL 62257 Friday. 8:00am-4:30pm. FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & (618) 559-3525 ...... 1-8-20 GREMMELS LAW OFFICE Statements of Receipts and Revenues southernillinois Disbursements/Expenditures/Summary PUBLIC NOTICE OF homebuyers.com Attorney for Estate 600 State Street Statement Of Operations for all Funds and ORDINANCE NO. 2020-0806 Chester, IL 62233 Account Groups For the Fiscal Year Ended Telephone: (618) 826-5021 June 2020 An Ordinance to levy and assess a tax for Fax: (618) 826-5024 Receipts/Revenues of $126,576.73: Property Marissa Area Public Library District of the Email: [email protected] Taxes $103,183.40, E-Rate $7,650.00, Dona- Counties of St. Clair and Washington, State ...... 0-8-20 tions $4,446.24, Per Capita $4,203.75, Alber- of Illinois for the fi scal year beginning July 1, ta Hamilton Grant $3,000.00, Library Fines/ 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 Fees/Misc. $2,486.39, Personal Property Re- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE placement Tax $1,606.95. BE IT ORDAINED, that the Marissa Area Pub- TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT lic Library District of the Counties of St. Clair RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Total Disbursements of $144,833.41: and Washington, State of Illinois shall levy a Disbursements $2,500.00 or greater: Ame- tax of .02% of the value of all taxable proper- In the Matter of the Estate of ren $5,231.82, Clearwave Communications ty within said District, for building and main- MARVIN V. STEWART, Deceased $4,736.86, Amazon $4,403.32, Illinois Heart- tenance purposes, subject to the right of the No. 2020P49 land Library System $4,260.56, State Farm electors in said District to petition and require Insurance $3,800.34, David Lea $2,867.56. an election concerning the imposition of such CLAIM NOTICE tax, pursuant to 75 ILCS 16/35-5. Disbursements under $2,500.00: $26,311.61. Notice is given of the death of Marvin V. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that within fi f- Stewart of 501 Hillandale, Steeleville, Illi- Payroll $93,221.34. teen (15) days from the date of adoption of nois, 62288. Letters of Offi ce were issued (Part-Time under $25,000: Robin Geralds, the ordinance, it shall be published in a news- on July 29, 2020, to Cynthia A. Falkenhein of Kay Miller, Brandi Meyer, Linda Henson). paper of general circulation in the Marissa 505 South James Street, Steeleville, Illinois IRS $16,421.91, IMRF $11,209.58, Illinois Area Public Library District and it is eff ective 62288, and Terry L. Stewart of 403 South Department of Revenue $4,070.02, IDES immediately upon adoption. James Street, Steeleville, Illinois 62288, as $306.84. Co-Executors and whose attorney of record IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunder LEGAL NOTICES is R. Jeff rey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Submitted August 6, 2020 set our hands in Marissa, Illinois this 11th day Coff ey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 State of August, 2020. Street, Chester, Illinois, 62233. Warren Trotter IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Claims against the estate may be fi led in Treasurer 1. The specifi c number of voters required to TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Marissa Area Public Library District sign a petition requesting that the question RANDOLPH COUNTY - CHESTER ILLINOIS the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor ...... 0-8-20 of adoption of the ordinance be submitted to Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the the electors of the District is 180. Citibank, N.A., not in its individual representatives, or both, on or before Febru- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 2. The petition must be fi led on or before Sep- capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for ary 8, 2021, or three months from the date of TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT tember 28, 2020. New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-2 mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS 3. The referendum would be held April 6, Plaintiff , whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on ESTATE OF 2021. vs. or before that date is barred. COLLEEN S. BENNETT, DECEASED. Paul E. Dean, AKA Paul Dean; Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with No. 2020-P-17 Natalie Krause Patricia L. Dean, AKA Patricia Dean the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy CLAIM NOTICE Secretary of the Board of Trustees Defendants. of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the Marissa Area Public Library District representative of the estate and to the repre- Notice is given of the death of Colleen S. Case No. 2020CH11 sentatives’ attorney of record. Bennett. Letters of Offi ce were issued on July c/o Marissa Area Public Library District Dated: July 29, 2020 10, 2020, to Ben W. Bennett, whose attorney 212 North Main Street 745 Valley Street, Chester, IL 62233 Cynthia A. Falkenhein and Terry L. Stewart is Lorraine K. Cavataio, Sandberg Phoenix & Marissa, Illinois Judge Richard Brown Co-Executors of the Estate of von Gontard P.C., 475 Regency Park, Suite ...... 0-8-20 Marvin V. Stewart 175, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu- R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney Claims against the Estate may be fi led in countyjournal.org COUNTY JOURNAL | AUGUST 20, 2020 PAGE 23

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Come Join Our Growing Team -NOW HIRING- The Village of Coulterville will hold a public hearing on September 8th, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. in Village Hall to provide interested parties PHARMACY an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME CLERK/TECH Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. PICK UP APPLICATION Persons with disabilities or non-English MON.-FRI. 8AM-5PM | SAT. 8AM-1PM speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Connor Endres at 9360 Holy Cross Lane, Breese, IL 62230 or by phone at 618- 1524 S. Main St. | Red Bud Shaw Pharmacy 526-9611 no later than September 4th, 2020. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE MARISSA Every eff ort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

On or about September 30, 2020, the Village of Coulterville intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic WEIR Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG 1615 S. Main St. • Red Bud program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are Is Seeking An Automotive to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: Installation of approximately 23,000 linear feet of 8” PVC transmission watermain connecting the Coulterville water distribution system to the Sparta water distribution system. The Detailer/Porter installation will also include a new booster pump station. The total amount of CDBG funds to be Full/Part-Time Position requested is $550,000 The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefi t low-to-moderate income persons Apply In Person Or Call is $299,420 The Village of Coulterville has applied for a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan 618-282-2375 Program to pay for the non-CDBG funded part of the project. The total estimated project construction cost is $1,127,226.

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of August 21st, 2020 at City Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Coulterville Village Hall at 114 North Fourth Street, P.O. Box 489, Coulterville, IL 62237 no later than September 8th, 2020 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the offi cial record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the Village of Coulterville and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Connor Endres at 618-526-9611 or write to Connor Endres at 9360 Holy Cross Lane, Breese, IL 62230...... 0-8-20

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Village of Marissa

August 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. 111 N. Main Street, Marissa, IL 62257

A public meeting will take place on August 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 111 N. Main Street, Marissa, IL 62257 for the purpose of providing general information to the public regarding the submittal of an application to the USDA for a grant to defray a portion of the cost to purchase a new trash truck.

The public is invited to attend and comment on such issues as economic and environmental impacts, service area, alternatives to the project or any other pertinent issues.

Village of Marissa, Mayor Chad Easton ...... 0-8-20

AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Sparta Community Airport Authority is on public display and is available for public inspection. The tentative budget and appropriation ordinance may be viewed at the Airport Manager’s Offi ce located at 1800 North Market Street, Sparta, Illinois on Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 5:00pm, and Saturdays 9:00am until 12:00pm. A public hearing on such Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held on August 24, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Airport located at 1800 North Market, Sparta, Illinois, and the public is invited to attend this meeting...... 0-8-20

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COULTERVILLE TOWN BOARD Sidewalk work Sidewalk repairs amount of $18,608 is to could be on the hori- be used for sidewalks. zon in the Coulterville The village board and village park. Mayor Steve Marlow It was reported during will look at the park the board’s August 17 to see where concrete meeting that the Depart- is needed and where ment of Commerce and repairs are necessary. Economic Opportunity The park committee grant has been reinstated. will submit a drawing The grant was award- with measurements. ed in 2013 but suspend- In other news, oiling ed in 2014 due to lack and chipping of streets of state appropriations. was postponed because The remaining of rain. Sparta library gets $9,000 grant The Sparta library skills such as effec- has received a $9,000 tive communication, Project Next Genera- goal-setting and con- tion grant from the fl ict resolution. Illinois Secretary of The money comes State’s offi ce. from the Illinois State PNG is a mentoring Library using federal program adminis- Library Services and tered through Illinois Technology Act funds libraries. provided by the Insti- Project mentors tute of Museum and Back at work work with middle and Library Services. Marissa Elementary School teachers, the principal and volunteers were busy August 17, as they high school students Grants are award- organized handing out Chromebooks, getting student photos taken, working on the school lunch to develop skills to ed to public libraries program and giving parents information. From left are Christi Daghery and Principal Lacey use various technolo- serving culturally Schmersahl, who were part of a group working on the lunch program, and Stephanie Sabo, gies, achieve success diverse, low-income who was waiting to give out information. Photo by Carol Mercer through project-based and underserved pop- learning and gain life ulations. Redistricting reformers seek to change to mapping process By Rebecca Anzel commission. to ensure our commu- clear when data will Capitol News Illinois The amendment did nities are playing an ultimately get fi rst Reformers say it’s not get the requisite active role in advocat- to the president and time for Illinoisans legislative support it ing for themselves,” then to the states to to advocate for them- needed before a May 3 Tolley said. “It’s so allow them to do their selves when lawmak- deadline, after the Il- vitally important for remap,” Young said. ers redraw the state’s linois General Assem- these communities “There are lots of political boundaries bly halted its session to be at the table, be- things that feel bro- in a few months. in March in response cause everyone’s abil- ken right now, and That’s the message to the coronavirus. ity to advocate for even if you set aside the Coalition for Hon- The state’s consti- themselves over the all the things already est and New Govern- tution specifi es that next decade is going going on in the Gen- ment Ethics, a group lawmakers have until to, in part, be dictated eral Assembly that that has long advocat- June 30, 2021, to cre- by this.” makes things compli- ed for changes to the ate an agreed-upon Complicating the cated and confusing redistricting process, redistricting plan. If General Assembly’s and hard to predict, intends to deliver they are unsuccessful, timetable this year is this is the sort of task through an online ap- a bipartisan commis- uncertainty that the that is going to be es- plication it has helped sion will be convened U.S. Census Bureau pecially complicated.” develop. to fi nish the job. will get the data it is Young added that Full Service Excavation Using the online Ryan Tolley, policy tasked with obtaining the situation in Illi- application through director for CHANGE and analyzing in time nois will be particu- Representable.org, Illinois, said both the to present it to states, larly messy in under- residents can input House and Senate President Donald ROCK, DIRT served communities information about held at least 15 hear- Trump and Congress. their communities, ings in 2011, the last Due to COVID-19, that are traditionally AND SAND HAULING classifi ed as hard to including geographic year legislators were census workers were Competitive Pricing & Prompt Delivery borders, historical tasked with drawing delayed by three or count. information, cultural new maps, to hear four months in con- In a news release and ethnic members from communities tacting and counting announcing Repre- and economic factors, about their represen- efforts this year, said sentable, CHANGE Il- to draw more action- tation needs. Jay Young, executive linois wrote, “...in too able maps for use by The group’s part- director of Common many previous redis- lawmakers during re- nership with Repre- Cause, a nonpartisan tricting cycles, politi- districting, said com- sentable is meant to government watch- cians draw districts pany cofounder Preet encourage residents dog group. that splinter and split Iyer. to attend any hear- The census bureau up neighborhoods This latest attempt ings with tangible asked for an exten- and communities of by CHANGE at re- proposals. sion to report infor- people with common form comes after the “Even though we mation to the federal bonds… Splitting up failure of a proposed weren’t able to change and state govern- neighborhoods or nat- constitutional amend- the process, we can’t ments but later re- ural communities di- ment that would have just let the remap go tracted that request. lutes people’s political created an indepen- forward without mak- “Whatever is going power and advocacy dent redistricting ing a concerted effort to happen, it is not strength.”

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