Watson Remembers End of World War II by Travis Lott a Little Over a Year, but He in You,” Watson Said

Volume 40 Number 45 Thursday, November 7, 2019 38 Pages | 75¢ Watson remembers end of World War II By Travis Lott a little over a year, but he in you,” Watson said. Jack Watson was 18 when wanted to serve. Watson’s group was moved he was drafted into the Watson served stateside from Manila to northern United States Army Air for his first year, spending Luzon, further north in the Corps. That was 74 years a short time in Kearns, Philippines. Watson said ago. Utah. he camped in Luzon for a Watson, 92, was born in After a leave of nearly couple weeks before being Sparta in 1927. He grew up two weeks, Watson was moved to his assignment in in Sparta, attending school sent to Camp Stoneman, Okinawa. there and working for the California. The war was over, but the Coca Cola plant when he That was the base you land was marred by the was 16. were sent before being sent conflict. Watson entered military overseas, Watson said. “When we got off the boat service at the end of World Watson and his group there, you’d see where trees Jack Watson is shown at the Manor at Craig Farm. War II, in 1945. landed in Manila in the used to be,” Watson said. He was drafted into the Philippines. It was in Okinawa that acting sergeant major.” Okinawa. Army Air Corps in 1945 and “It was a rough place,” Watson received his assign- “I had to learn how to go “You’d travel all over the was sent to Keesler Field, Watson recalls. ment in communications. in and salute and tell them island to get signatures for Mississippi. He was given The locals were less than At this point, he had been who was there to see them,” communications,” Watson the option to enlist or serve hospitable to the American promoted to corporal. Wat- Watson said. said. “It was all secret, even until he was no longer troops. Watson said that, son’s job was to take phone Watson worked in the though the war was over.” needed, and he decided to when he went to sleep, he calls and carry classified main office where commu- Though the war was over, enlist for two years with would be ordered to stay information to high rank- nications were received for the Americans would still the U.S. Air Force. in his quarters at night for ing officers throughout the the whole island. With the find Japanese troops here Watson said he probably safety. island. Eighth Air Force, Watson and there who hadn’t given could have been finished “If you jumped out of He would answer the worked among the high- with military service in there they’d stick a knife phone “Corporal Watson, est ranking officers in Continued on Page 5_____ Steeleville passes UTV, golf cart law Beginning January 1, ment before the permit is 2020 Steeleville residents issued; who choose to do so will l UTVs and golf carts can be able to drive their UTVs only be operated on village and golf carts on most streets that have a speed village streets as long as limit of 35 miles an hour the machines meet certain or less; criteria. l they cannot be driven on The Steeleville town sidewalks or places other board passed an ordinance than streets and parking regulating the operation areas; of those vehicles Monday l seat belts must be worn night with little discussion. by driver and passengers; A draft of the ordinance l they cannot be driven discussed at length at the on Route 150-4 (Broadway), board’s October meeting, except while crossing from and changes that were a village street; agreed to then were made l cannot be driven before this week’s final through the intersection vote. of Broadway and Sparta One of those changes was Street. to include the operation of In other action, the board golf carts. also passed an ordinance The ordinance contains that prohibits legal canna- a list of regulations that bis-related businesses, such must be met before a UTV as cannabis dispensaries, This photo shows concrete failures, previous patch deterioration and exposed or golf cart is legal for growing operations and internal reinforcing steel. Illinois Commerce Commission photo street use. Some of those processing plants, from are: locating within the village l drivers must be at least limits. 21 years old and have a The action was in response County Line Road crossing on valid driver’s license; to cannabis becoming legal l owners must purchase in Illinois next year. a permit from the village TIF consultant Mike Arm- repair list, says Commission for $50; strong briefed the board on l UTVs and golf carts the situation with Mi Casa By Larry Willis ries of photographs of the must be inspected by the That rough Union Pacific crossing’s defects to Union Steeleville Police Depart- railroad crossing on the Doesn’t Pacific. Continued on Page 5 ______Randolph-Perry County Vercruysse said the ICC Line Road at the Percy tee has been advised that the is on the list of local cross- meet County Line Road crossing ings to be repaired. “is in a tie project that is ex- A teachable moment After several inquiries pected prior to end of year. By Travis Lott That’s the last Steeleville from the County Journal, state Full panel replacement and The Steeleville Baptist churchgoers heard from an inspector from the Il- new concrete surface is Church recently had a the young man. That is, linois Commerce Commis- code anticipated, but currently brush with a potentially until they saw the news sion looked at the crossing, waiting on [an] approved serious situation, and Pas- that he’d been arrested in and several others in the work order to schedule tor Scott Foshie said this is Florida. local area, in September. ling surface and potholes firm date.” a moment from which the Burkett was arrested by It was determined that with voids exposing inter- The ICC was expecting a congregation and commu- the Polk County, Florida the County Line crossing nal steel reinforcing bars call from Union Pacific this nity should learn. Sheriff’s Department Oc- was found to not meet the to a point that tire and/or week with an update on the According to Foshie, a tober 23 after authorities minimum state safety re- vehicular damage is a risk. scheduling of the repairs. young man—Nathaniel learned of graphic and quirements. Patching is required as a The crossing carries Burkett, 17—had attended threatening comments he In a letter to Union Pa- temporary repair. heavy truck traffic and some of the Wednesday had posted in Discord, a cific, Brian Vercruysse, rail • A couple of the concrete has been in bad shape for night youth group meet- text-chat app popular with safety administrator for panels rock under load and years. It is not uncommon ings at the church over the video game enthusiasts. the ICC, noted that, under should be re-secured as a for traffic, including trac- summer. The sheriff’s department Illinois law, “every grade temporary fix. tor-trailers, to move into Foshie said the youth min- released a list of threats crossing shall be construct- • The approaches have the northbound lane when istry director was made Burkett made on the chat ed and maintained in such settled and previous patch headed south in order to aware of some disruptive service. manner that it will not in- jobs no longer provide a avoid the roughest spots. comments the young man l “I’M GOING TO KILL SO terfere with the reasonably smooth traveling surface, Meanwhile, the inspec- made during the services. MANY PEOPLE!!!!” safe use of the roadway which should be re-patched tor found that the Union The director of youth l “SO MAY (MANY) BAD when traveled in the usual prior to a permanent re- Pacific crossing on Route ministry for the church, GUYS WILL DIE!!” and ordinary manner.” pair. 150 just east of the Percy ____, spoke with Burkett’s l “I’M GOING TO ATAB Vercruysse also detailed • Other corrective actions tee was found to be in fair mother and advised her (STAB) SO MAY (MANY) problems with the cross- should be taken as neces- condition. It had a little that she should seek men- PEOPLE AND MAKE THEM ing. He wrote: sary to ensure the crossing bit of concrete broken out, tal health counseling for HURT!!” • The concrete crossing is in a smooth plane with possibly due to being hit the young man, and that l “I get pretty happy when panels have settled and regards to the top of rails. by a plow. The inspector it was not a good idea for I imagine myself being a deteriorated. Spalling con- • The crossing should be said the crossing should him to continue to attend villain going on a mass crete and the deterioration scheduled for surface re- be monitored, but it cur- services at the church. murdering spree like in a of previous patching has placement. rently has a surface that Burkett stopped attending created an uneven trave- Vercruysse also sent a se- meets code. services in early July. Continued on Page 5_____

Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2019 Money $aving Coupons Inside! PAGE 2 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 POLICE Good Multiple thefts boy lead to arrest Multiple thefts in the By Travis Lott area has resulted in The furriest of Spar- the arrest of a Sparta ta’s police offi cers of- man. fi cially retired last Jesse Sellers, 41, has week. been charged with Sparta’s K9 offi cer possession of stolen Spartacus retired No- property in connection vember 1 after about to two separate thefts fi ve years on the force. in Randolph County. Spartacus, an 8-year- Sellers is accused old black German of possessing a 2010 Jesse Sellers Shepherd, was donat- Polaris Ranger and ed by Charlie Kelley a 2017 Ferris mower. stolen from a home on and his family in 2014, Both items have been Palestine Road north when Spartacus was recovered, as well as of Chester October 25. 2-and-a-half years old. a number of lawn care Additionally, Sellers Spartacus lived with tools, equipment and is suspected of being K9 trainer and police a trailer connected to involved in several oth- offi cer Ralph Jones. the theft of the mower. er thefts throughout Sparta Police Chief Randolph County Randolph County. Sean Lukes said he Sheirff Shannon Wolff Authorities said ad- could not put an exact said the Polaris Rang- ditional arrests are number on how many er was stolen from possible. searches Spartacus Simpson Street in Mo- If anyone has any has conducted in his Sparta’s K9 officer Spartacus doc October 17 and the information on this or fi ve years of service, lems that have fl ared be best if he stayed said it’s possible, but mower—along with other cases, call 825- but that he was re- up as of late, his retire- in the only home he’s no decision will be the trailer and lawn 5484 at extensions 509 sponsible for numer- ment was expedited. ever really known,” made until after Janu- care equipment—was or 521. ous searches that led Since the Kelleys Lukes said, referring ary 1. to arrests and prison donated Spartacus to to Jones’ home. Lukes thanked time. the department, Lukes Lukes said several Spartacus for his ser- Spartacus was origi- said the family was people have inquired vice to the department First Lieutenant nally scheduled to re- given an opportunity about whether or not and Jones for his dedi- tire January 1, but due to take him. Sparta will continue cation to the K9 pro- to some health prob- “They said it would the K9 program. He gram. Patrick Kovic Local police incidents for the week United States Michael W. Dawson, Randolph County war- rested November 3 by to report an accident, Air Force 40, of Coulterville was rant for failure to ap- Tilden police for ag- driving on a suspend- arrested October 28 by pear in court on an gravated battery, driv- ed license and failure November 2017 the Randolph County unlawful possession of ing on a suspended to give information Sheriff’s Offi ce on a St. an ID card and Jeffer- or revoked license, after striking an unat- - Present Clair County warrant son County, Missouri resisting a peace offi - tended vehicle. Young for failure to appear warrants for failure cer, fl eeing or eluding was given a notice to in court on a posses- to appear in court on police, illegal trans- appear in city court. Serving Under Pacific sion of meth charge. unlawful possession of portation of an alco- **** Air Force Command He posted bond. a controlled substance holic beverage, driv- Brandon K. Loftis, JBER - Anchorage, Alaska **** and misuse of credit ing in the wrong lane 43, of Pinckneyville Jesse E. Sellers, 40, card charges. He was and speeding. He was was arrested by Pinck- of Sparta was arrested jailed. jailed. neyville police Novem- Thank you for your service! October 29 by the Ran- **** **** ber 3 for failure to dolph County Sheriff’s Timothy D. Hahs, 30, Scott D. Bedinger, signal when required, Offi ce for theft. He of Percy was arrested 24, of Sparta was ar- driving on a revoked Love, was jailed. October 30 by the Ran- rested by Sparta police license, possession of **** dolph County Sheriff’s October 30 for DUI. He meth and possession Mom, Dad and Katie William A. Reese, Offi ce for aggravated posted bond and was of cannabis. 42, of Pacifi c, Missouri battery and resisting given a notice to ap- A passenger in was arrested October a peace offi cer. He was pear in circuit court. his vehicle, Steven 30 by the Randolph jailed. **** Wright, 48, of Chris- County Sheriff’s Of- **** Lewis P. Price, 56, of topher, was also ar- fi ce on a Randolph Alia S. Chaaban, 26, Sparta was arrested rested for possession County warrant for of Carbondale was ar- by Sparta police No- of meth, possession failure to appear in rested November 1 by vember 1 for driving of cannabis and on a 70th Anniversary court on a burglary Chester police for DUI, on a revoked license. Franklin County war- charge. He was jailed. improper lane usage He was given a notice rant for burglary. **** and driving without to appear in court. Each was jailed. Devin M. Johnson, lights. Chaaban post- **** **** 21, of Lenzburg was ed bond. Bobbi K. Young, 32, All persons are con- arrested October 30 by **** of Steeleville was ar- sidered innocent un- the Randolph County Ronald E. Mahan, rested by Sparta police til proven guilty in Sheriff’s Offi ce on a 59, of Marissa was ar- November 2 for failure court. Local fi re calls The following fi re The fi re was extin- calls were reported guished with no fur- this week. ther major damage re- Coulterville Fire De- ported. partment was paged to ***** a home October 29 at Coulterville Fire De- 6456 Iris Road at 3:43 partment was again All Special Orders p.m. with report of a paged out October 31 fi re in a basement. at 10:13 p.m. to 301 East 34% OFF & In Stock Jewelry When crews respond- Armstrong Street, the ed, there was no smoke home of Travis Da- visible from the outside vis, due to a report of of the structure. Fire- smoke coming from a Don’t Wait Too Late Orders Pile Up Fast! men entered the base- dog house. ment and found smoke The dog house was Ends Saturday, Nov. 9 coming from the fur- located under the front nace. porch. 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Interest for your account will be noted smoke coming trailer court. compounded quarterly and credited to your A pile of furniture Guitar • Bass from the west end of account on the last day of each quarter. the home. and household items Firemen entered that a man was clean- Banjo • Piano You Must Deposit $10 To Open This Account from the attic and ing out of his trailer found a small fi re on had caught fi re. Violin the rafter above the Reitz said police be- Call Rich kitchen ceiling. lieved it may have been Creadore The fi re was caused started by some neigh- by some exposed elec- borhood kids. The 618-317-3311 trical wiring. items were destroyed. 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Neal, 24, of (adj); super cozy to two years of fi rst of- prior convictions and Chester was sentenced {warmulous} fender probation with prison terms, and he October 31 by Gross to a condition to seek will argue for more three years in prison. substance abuse coun- prison time. Neal admitted to vio- seling. Michael Dawson lating his probation by Clements pleaded Michael W. Dawson, possessing metham- guilty to possessing 40, of Coulterville was phetamine. fewer than 15 grams sentenced October 28 Walker also recom- of a substance contain- by Brown to 30 days in mended Neal be placed ing LSD during a De- Randolph County Jail in the boot camp pro- cember 21, 2018 traffi c and one year of condi- gram. stop in Chester. tional discharge. “Dillon is a young “We don’t see many, Dawson pleaded man with an obvious frankly I can’t recall guilty to operating drug problem,” Walker any, cases involving a vehicle in Tilden said. “Dillon will have RECEIVE UP TO LSD,” Walker said. “It February 7 at a time a fresh start when Enjoy no payments for the first 3 months when his license was is so rarely seen we did he gets out, with the when you finance a new Lennox® system not have a fi eld test for revoked due to a DUI benefi t of receiving OR for as little as conviction. $1,600 the substance. 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Cuddle buddies The Chester Moose Lodge 1764 recently donated Tommy Moose cuddle buddies to the Chester Fire Department, Chester Police Department and Randolph County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Representatives from the lodge said they hope the stuffed animals will provide a cuddle to those in times of crisis. From left are Fire Chief Marty Bert, Charles Goessling of the lodge, police offi cer Zane Wallace, Mooseheart marketing director Linda Goessling, Chester Moose Lodge Governor Joseph Durham, offi cer Steve Laramore, Julia Lynn Durham of the lodge, lodge Administrator Larry Mitchell and Randolph County Chief Deputy Jarrod Peters. Perry Co. prison sentences Perry County State’s Alexis R. Ruffi no, 21, guilty to a petition to Attorney David Searby of Carbondale was sen- revoke her probation announced the follow- tenced October 24 to for the original offense ing prison sentences one year in prison. of possession of a con- from Perry County Ruffi no pleaded trolled substance. court in October. 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Ava • (618) 426-3303 • [email protected] Alexis Ruffi no PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By Matt Obscurity’s Magnet Meacham Crossing repairs long overdue allelujah, hooray, ago, we wonder why Looking for my woo-hoo and any it takes action by the otherH exclamation you Illinois Commerce government before want to add. a railroad company place in the world The perennially is forced to make re- rough—make that ex- Commission involved pairs. ast month, I mentioned that I occasionally tremely rough—Union It would seem that Lfind it helpful to revisit the Myers-Briggs Pacific railroad cross- crossing and deter- Oh, there have been fixing the problem Type Indicator, which has contributed to my ing on the Randolph- mined that it doesn’t cosmetic attempts to early would be cheap- understanding of my place in the world and Perry County Line meet railroad crossing do something about er than waiting until how I relate to others. Road at the Percy tee safety requirements. the crossing’s condi- the crossing deterio- MBTI questionnaires aim to determine wheth- is on a repair list. That means, at least tion, but a scoop of rates further, like the er someone tends to be more extroverted or At least we think it theoretically, that the cold patch just doesn’t one at the Percy tee. introverted (E or I), more sensing or intuitive is. clock has begun tick- cut it. We don’t know when (S or N), more thinking or feeling (T or F) and After several emails ing for Union Pacific With ties and bolts the repairs will be more judging or perceiving (J or P), resulting from the County Jour- to get it repaired. literally coming out of made, hopefully be- in one of 16 possible four-letter personality des- nal to the Illinois Com- Anyone who has some local crossings, fore someone gets se- ignations. Mine is INFP: introverted, intuitive, merce Commission driven over it the last like the one in down- riously hurt. feeling, perceiving. about the rough and couple of years would town Percy earlier But at least now the According to MBTI theory, your designation potentially dangerous certainly agree that this year and on the ICC is involved and is indicates not only the traits represented by the crossing, an ICC in- repairs are long over- west edge of Steel- watching. letters but also other characteristics of your spector looked at that due. eville several years At least we hope so. personality and mental processes. By Martha Many psychologists now consider the MBTI Peebles too inexact and simplistic. Although they ex- A Musing View® press legitimate criticisms of it, some people, including me, find it useful for learning about ourselves and others. A related resource, the Keirsey Tempera- Deer in a can. What’s next? ill is always sound somewhat pain- him. mouth. The bucks ment Sorter, groups the 16 MBTI personality bringing home ful, they are totally Unless they are play- are probably laugh- types into four categories based on pairs of newB hunting para- safe, battery operated ing with Doe in a Can, ing their antlers off traits: sensing and judging (SJ); sensing and phernalia. From a and rechargeable. deer hunters are hard as they are thinking, perceiving (SP); intuition and thinking (NT); more comfortable tree For nourishment, he to find in sporting “Here comes stogie.” and intuition and feeling (NF). stand to electric socks, packs a thermos of goods stores. Besides I’m thinking about The SJ (“Guardian”) and NF (“Idealist”) tem- I’m never surprised coffee, some Power the camouflage cloth- inventing Hunter in peraments especially interest me. I seem to be at what he finds to Bars and a bag of beef ing, they all seem to a Can. This product largely a product of NF nature and SJ nurture. purchase every fall jerky that resembles look alike. Numerous would emit human I’m an NF, but most adults whom I was blessed when deer season canine treats. These times, I find myself noises like coughing, to have in my life as I was growing up are or rolls around. With a rawhide chews for hu- following the wrong burping, passing gas were SJs. That’s not surprising. SJs are esti- sparkle in his eye, he mans are rather tasty, man, talking to a com- and, oh yes, hunting mated to be almost three times as numerous tells me that his new but they give the jaws plete stranger or ask- jargon. It could be as NFs. tree stand is a “buddy” quite a workout. If I ing some guy’s opin- used for camouflage To a great extent, my identity is a combina- stand that will accom- were hunting, choco- ion on a pair of boots. clad buddies to com- tion of my NF traits and the ways in which I’ve modate two people. late would be in my I think it’s also the municate with one an- responded from my NF perspective to what I “Does it have a bath- pouch. hunting mindset, the other. Excuse the pun, learned by instruction or example from my room?” I question. He Bill’s latest hunt- far-away look in their but canned phrases SJ relatives, neighbors, teachers and mentors. explains that a bucket ing accessory is what eyes and the smell (or like “That one had SJs (Guardians) have been described as es- could be added and I call Doe in a Can. lack of) that causes a nice rack,” “Take sentially “security-seeking,” NFs (Idealists) as hung over the side. You might think this these men to favor a look at her, she’s “I’ll pass,” I say with sounds like a nice meal each other. hot to trot,” and “That essentially “identity-seeking.” a frown. Sitting high of edible venison. No, Speaking of smells, young buck is look- One significant similarity between SJs and in a tree, being cold, it’s an estrus-in- rut Bill has numerous ing for some action” NFs is that both are ethically minded. When quiet and urinating in call to attract bucks. odor masking toilet- might be somewhat contemplating a possible action, they consider a bucket doesn’t excite It’s easy to use, just ries. Deodorant that humorous. Unfortu- its moral implications and potential social im- me anymore. place your thumb over smells like dirt. This nately, after deer sea- pact at least as seriously as its likely practical Except for cold feet, the hole in the back, should be renamed son is over, some guys results. he can weather the turn the can over and odorant. He uses might abuse Hunter They tend to make their ethical decisions from frigid temps. Electric it makes a bleating shampoo and body in a Can during social different standpoints, however. SJs gravitate socks are a lifesaver. noise. He’s protective wash to take away the events, while cruis- toward established norms, rules and systems. When he first told me of it, too, and tells the human scent and scent ing around in their They tend to believe that conventional wisdom about the socks, I was grandkids they can’t free dryer sheets for Silverado or at Buf- became conventional for good reason. They’re concerned. “We don’t play with it. “There’s his hunting clothes. falo Wild Wings while inclined to conserve the social order and main- have a long enough only so many bleats It’s funny that he goes catching a game. Sure tain the status quo unless there’s a compelling extension cord!” I said. in the can,” he says. to all this trouble then wish I would’ve in- reason for change. Even though, the socks Of course, they believe sticks a cigar in his vented electric socks. NFs are more likely to question standard practices. They sometimes suspect that rules were established not because they’re actually moral but because they served the interests of Looking back whomever established them. NFs gravitate to- From the terville school dis- spook house when a Farmer’s Home Ad- ward more abstract ideals of justice and mercy CountyJournal trict overwhelmingly third person fired a ministration to make and tend to trust their consciences more than issue of Nov. 5, 1981 passed a $952,000 blank from a pistol at repairs to a water tow- conventional wisdom. They consider the spirit Farmers were lined bond issue that would close range. er and the city dam. It of the law more important than the letter. up at local grain eleva- fund construction of a Chester officials fi- was agreed instead to In Mark Twain’s novel, Huckleberry Finn tors, but prices had new school building. nalized a $1.8 million use $276,000 from the acts like an NF when he says to himself, “All dipped from the previ- Baldwin area voters bond deal for Arch city treasury to pay for right, then, I’ll go to hell,” in response to his ous year due to higher also approved form- Mineral Corporation the work. SJ elders’ warnings that illegally helping an yields. Corn was selling a fire protection to expand its Ford Coal Steeleville purchased ing for $2.47 a bushel district. Dock south of the city. a new Dodge police escaped slave might consign him to everlast- and soy beans $6.10 a Two Evansville teens Pinckneyville offi- car from Bockhorn ing torment. bushel. were injured in the cials decided to not Motors in Steeleville That’s certainly not to suggest that NFs’ moral- Voters in the Coul- town’s Halloween seek a loan from the for $8,869 equipped. ity is superior to SJs’. There are undoubtedly many instances in which SJs are in the right and NFs in the wrong. Another difference between SJs and NFs, Letters to the editor which might partially explain the contrast There is a common between their ethical orientations, is that SJs Thank you for ing families. His name acter and attributes. bond among all veter- was unimportant to Now His name has tend to think and communicate about concrete your service ans, no matter what her. She loved him just again become unim- realities while NFs tend to think and commu- Editor, County Journal: branch or what their the same. In our soci- portant, and we no nicate about abstract ideas. I have received this military order of ser- ety we could ask the longer show love to Consequently, NFs and SJs sometimes find it thank you many times. vice was. same question of God. Him. We have forgot- difficult to sustain a conversation. To an ultra- Like so many veterans We all took the oath What is in His name? ten who He is. NF, it might seem that SJs dwell on mundane these days, I wear a of enlistment to sup- OMG has become a Yes, I know there facts and everyday occurrences with no deeper military veteran U.S. port and defend the shortcut for an exple- are those who still significance. To a super-SJ, it might appear Air Force cap, because Constitution of the tive. One of my grand- worship at the feet United States of Amer- that NFs discuss only philosophical gobbledy- I served my country sons was in a building of Darwin even as ica against all enemies gook with no practical purpose or connection for four years. contest with blocks. his so called theory foreign and domestic. to the here-and-now. After the compliment The boy next to him continues to unravel Sometimes, I wonder If I’ve managed not to bore you with this con- a conversation usu- said the name of God before their eyes. You ally starts about a fa- whatever happened versation, check in again next month when I’ll to all the protesters of as an exclamation. My have to give credit for conclude it with some opinions about why all ther, husband, son or grandson told him not a fanatical allegiance daughter who is also that time during the this personality type business actually matters. Vietnam War that de- to say that because it to a myth, I guess; but magnetob- a veteran or on active was wrong. The boy the truth is becoming Questions? Comments? Contact duty and what they fected to Canada and [email protected]. how many times they said he didn’t know it ever clearer to those did in their branch of was wrong and turned who bother to look. the military. have been thanked for to ask his dad if it was. God is the creator of My wife’s nephew what they did for their The dad wasn’t sure the universe. He is and Captain Thomas C. country. Policies Of The County Journal how to answer his has always been. Daffron, United States Roger Rieckenberg A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. own son. That is the basic Air Force, F-4 fighter Willisville The name of God Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein pilot of Pinckneyville was very important Co-Owners/Co-Publishers was killed during an Continued on Page 5 PUBLiSHED EaCH THURSDaY operational mission The names of God to those of the Bible. 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 over the Ho Chi Minh Editor, County Journal: It was so sacred they (618) 497-8272 Trail in Laos Febru- Juliet once asked the refused to pronounce Corrections A subheadline on ary 18, 1970. He is still question of Romeo: it openly. When they Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be pub- Page 1 last week in- lished. A telephone number is also required for verification. loved and missed by What’s in a name? She thought of the Creator, dicated that Derrick Letters and news items are published at the discretion of many, a bright and didn’t care that they they gave Him names Twardoski was found the editors. 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She pleaded guilty to sentenced to spend Kempfer, 31, of Red possession of a stolen more than 11 years in Bud has been in and vehicle in August 2018. federal prison. out of the Randolph Since then, Kempfer, Carnell, Vuichard County and federal Carnell and co-consip- and Hood were sen- court systems since irators Jarrett Hood tenced to 16, 18 and 9 her April 2018 arrest and Jordan Vuichard years respectively. for possession of sto- were prosecuted in The federal court len items. federal court for their found that Kempfer She and Scott Carnell participation in a meth Kayla Kempfer of Pacific, Missouri distribution ring. was responsible for were found to be in Following a No- the distribution of The offense occurred possession of numer- vember 5 sentencing 1.4 kilograms of ice— between 2017 and Au- ous stolen items, in- hearing in the United methamphetamine gust 2018 in Jackson, cluding a vehicle after States Court For the with purity greater Randolph and St. Clair police raided Kemp- Southern District of than 80 percent. counties. Watson remembers end of war...from Page 1______up in the war effort. time in which the “Boy, it was hot grandchildren and “There were still a Eighth Air Force cele- there,” Watson said. great-grandchildren. few of them when I got brated the one year an- He blacked out and Watson lives at the there,” Watson said. niversary of the bomb- sat down before com- Manor at Craig Farm “They’d come in just ing of Hiroshima and ing to. in Chester. He cele- skin and bones. Most Nagasaki. Watson said In all, Watson en- brated his 92nd birth- of them were just too two B-29s went up for joyed his time in the day last Saturday, No- far gone to save. a show to celebrate, service. vember 2 with a large “They didn’t want to but one had to bail out “It was two years out party at the Manor. give up. They’d rather and another barely of my life but it was a Almost his entire fam- starve.” made it back to land. good two years,” Wat- ily was able to attend, Navigating the island “They wanted (the son said. he said. 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Watson said. recalls succumbing to years ago, had four now, one will just have Watson recalled one the heat. children and many to ask. Largest Selection Steeleville passes UTV, golf cart law...from Page 1______In The Area! sandwich shop, which will get back any of joining with the sher- minda Reed was hired closed in August. that money due to the iff’s offi ce and Ches- as a part-time cook at Armstrong said the bankruptcy. ter police for the pro- the nutrition site for business was the recip- The board also ap- gram. $9.50 an hour. ient of $35,000 in TIF proved an agreement The annual tax levy It was announced funds prior to its open- with the Randolph was approved in the that all village offi ces ing in April of 2016. County Sheriff’s Offi ce amount of $107,078. and departments will 17 W. St. Joseph St. That money is, in es- for police dispatching Last year’s levy was be closed November PERRYVILLE, sence, a loan with pay- services. Steeleville $101,989. 29, which is the day MISSOURI ments forgiven from will pay $6,034 a year Mayor Bob Sutton after Thanksgiving, 573-547-8110 year to year as long for the next fi ve years. was given permission and will close at noon as conditions outlined Police Chief Jim Zei- to seek a maximum on Christmas Eve. in the TIF agreement dler reported on the $50,000 grant from The board agreed to are met. results of a trial pe- Rural Development. pay up to $14,000 for One of those condi- riod through First- The money became a used bucket truck tions is that the busi- Net cell phone service available because Ran- for the maintenance ness remain open for with AT&T. He said the dolph County was af- department to replace a set period of time, AT&T coverage was as fected by this year’s the existing bucket but the Mi Casa in good or, in some cases, fl ooding. truck. Steeleville closed in better than Verizon If approved, Steel- The village’s liabil- August. The owners and is about $3,000 a eville will have to come ity insurance premi- have filed for bank- year cheaper. up with 55 percent in um is coming due. It ruptcy. The board agreed matching funds. The is $78,545 if paid in Armstrong said Mi to make the switch to grant money can be full or $79,326 if paid Casa owes the village AT&T. used for a variety of in two installments. about $18,000 plus Zeidler’s request for purchases. No fi nal decision was interest because the a donation for the Cops In personnel matters, made because the vil- terms of the TIF agree- and Kids at Christ- the board accepted the lage is waiting to see ment were not met. mas program for un- resignation of part- if property tax re- However, Armstrong derprivileged youth time police offi cer An- ceipts will be received told the board it’s was approved at $100. drew Allen, who took in time to make one unlikely the village Steeleville police are a job in Columbia. Ar- payment. A teachable moment...from Page 1______movie as f***** up as ers that in many cases going to get in trouble one member of the it sounds...” there were indicators, for saying something.” congregation asked ● “NOBODY UNDER- clues, and threats that Zeidler said his de- if the church could STANDS ME!!! BUT were ignored prior to partment has investi- have security mem- THEY WILL UNDER- their evil actions. We gated several reports of bers around the doors. STAND HOW DEAD can’t ignore these kinds potentially threatening Security member Eric THEY WILL BE IN A of threats anymore. We comments that were Evans said they are. MINUTE!!” must take those who made. The church also has ● “at this point I’ve make threats at their Zeidler said his de- plans to install more se- given up, and there’s word.” partment always takes cure doors that will au- nothing left for me but Foshie said he hopes these reports seriously. tomatically lock after anger depression and Burkett can find the Those who report the start of church ser- suicide... I feel like if mental health help that these incidents can of- vices. I ever took over the he needs. ten do so anonymously. This will limit access world every person For his congregation, “We can be out there to the church to one that treated me like he chose to use this making traffic stops main entrance, where (expletive) I would take situation as a reminder and interacting with the security team will them and make them to the community to be the public as much as be posted up. suffer and make them vigilant in reporting we can be, but it is “We’re treating the have a slow death, and any comments that may important for people installation of those I would enjoy every be threatening, to both to tell us what’s going doors as an emergen- single minute of it...” protect the community on,” Zeidler said. “You cy,” Foshie said. “We Law enforcement was and to get those who can’t assume that if you have got to do this. This advised of the threats need mental health heard something, that building was just built by members of the counseling the help one of the authority in a different era.” chat group. Authorities they need. fi gures heard it.” Zeidler said he is not tracked Burkett down Foshie called together Foshie also said the concerned that the pub- with the help of service a meeting of church- church has instituted lic is made aware of records from online goers October 30 prior several security meas- the heightened secu- companies affiliated to regular Wednesday ures in recent months, rity measures at the with the chat service. night service. Foshie including installing church. “We sincerely ap- invited Steeleville Po- cameras around the “Most active shoot- preciate those who lice Chief Jim Zeidler church and initiating ers do not go to plac- brought these disturb- to attend the meeting. background checks for es where they know ing threats to our at- “We always need to volunteers. they’ll encounter secu- tention. People saw or be mindful that there The church also has rity,” he said. heard something, and is evil in the world,” an internal security Zeidler also had a they said something,” Foshie said during the team that patrols the message of comfort for said Grady Judd, Polk meeting. “If you were to church, and security the crowd. County sheriff. “We ever hear someone say members are equipped “You guys are very have learned from something that’s dis- with walkie talkies. safe. Don’t think you’re studying active shoot- turbing, you are never During the meeting, not,” Zeidler said. Letters...continued from Page 4______thought behind the the norm. One of the The Strong One, El Lord is My Shepherd, name YHWH. And most used adjectives Elyon: The God Most Jehovah-Sabaoth: The once we are confront- in use today is the f High, Elohim: The Lord of Armies, Je- ed with the reality of word. The very sound All –Powerful One, hovah-Shalom: The His existence we are of it is disturbing as it El Olam: The Ever- Lord is Peace, Jehovah challenged with an- oozes from the mouths lasting God, El Roi: Shammah: The Lord other reality. How will of adults and children. The God Who Sees, El My Companion, Je- we respond to Him? Following is a list of Shaddai: The God of hovah-Tsidkenu: The As His creation God’s names given to the Mountains, Jeho- Lord Our Righteous- moves farther away Him by those who held vah-Jireh: The Lord ness, YHWH: I AM, from Him, attitudes Him in awe. I pray we Will Provide, Jehovah- The Self-Existent One change. Our language can fi nd our way back Mekaddishkem: The becomes corrupted. to that place. Adonai: Lord Who Sanctifi es, Roger Long Verbal feces becomes My Great Lord, El: Jehovah-Rohi: The Coulterville PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 BUSINESS Pinckneyville hospital lab receives accreditation The Pinckneyville accreditation, the Col- During the accredita- Community Hospital lege of American Pa- tion process, inspectors laboratory has once thologists,” commented examine the laborato- again been awarded Dr. Aiman Hawasli, lab ry’s record and quality accreditation from the medical director. control of procedures Accreditation Commit- The United States feder- for the preceding two tee of the College of al government recogniz- years. Inspectors also American Pathologists. es the accreditation pro- examine laboratory The accreditation is gram, begun in the early staff qualifications, based on results of a re- 1960s, as being equal to or equipment, facilities, cent onsite inspection. more stringent than the safety program and re- “In my opinion, we use government’s own inspec- cord and overall man- the toughest agency for tion program. agement.

Good times and burgers On October 29, Coulterville Care Center and Rehabilitation celebrated the facility receiving the American Healthcare Association Silver Nation Quality Award. BurgersSTL food truck was on hand for the open house festivities. From left are Pinckneyville hospital lab employees Daisy Umaming, MT; Joel Happ, MLT; Linda Smith, receptionist; Megan Green, phlebotomist; Dr. Aiman Hawasli; Valeda Vannata, MT, and Janet Cruz, MT and manager. Memorial ranked a 5-star critical access hospital Memorial Hospital of on how often specifi c understand the type of Chester was recently points of care are ad- care they will need af- ranked by its patients dressed. ter leaving the hospital. a 5-star Hospital Con- Surveyed patients at “We are very proud of sumer Assessment of Memorial have consist- our Memorial Hospital Healthcare Providers ently expressed that staff and the fi ve-star and Systems critical needs were met, includ- recognition from our access hospital. ing how well nurses patients,” stated Brett Over the years, Me- and doctors commu- Bollmann, hospital morial has listened to nicate with patients; CEO. “It takes a team the feedback from its how responsive hospi- effort from all depart- patient surveys and has tal staff are to patients’ ments to insure service worked hard to ensure needs; how well the excellence. We have Welcome to the boneyard all levels of care are staff communicates worked hard over the Coulterville Banking Center employees dressed as dominoes for above average. with patients about past few years to im- Halloween. From left on the fl oor are Kelli Jebron and Amy Barton. Through the survey, new medicines; wheth- prove the patient expe- Standing: Kay Davis, Kim Reuscher, Lynne Brazinski, Scott Oathout patients are asked to er key information is rience and have plans and Sharon Moore. rank aspects of their provided at discharge, for more improvements hospital experience and how well patients coming soon.”

Halloween morsels First National Bank of Ava employees celebrated Halloween by being M&M’s for the day. Pictured in the front row are Lara Reynolds, Sharon McGill and Deb Hatley. Middle row: Cheryl Arndt, Coco Tope, Eric Shannon, Cathy Wuest, Robin Taylor and Kristina Maynard. Back row: Karen Fuhrhop, Donna Van Pelt, Whitney McDaniel, Jessica Goetz, Kelly Hamilton and Christine Smith. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ELECTRICIAN AUTO PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING KEN HALL FROEMLING Danbury’s Electric, Inc. TIRE & SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Saturday, November 9, 2019 | 8:00 a.m . - 11:00 a.m. Residential • Farm • Commercial 1089 Tanner Rd. DISCOUNTED Blood Screening Vouchers: EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE CARPET AVA Vouchers must be purchased the day of the health fair for blood screens. Vouchers may be UPHOLSTERY redeemed at Pinckneyville Community Hospital November 11-15, 2019, only. No exceptions. (618) 443-3013 426-3661 618-497-8849 Vouchers are good for the following tests: Comprehensive Health Panel (requires 10 hours fasting) - $30.00 (Includes: Complete Blood Count, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, LIPID, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, HgbA1C) PROPANE HEATING/COOLING Vitamin D Level—$15.00 Prostate Test (PSA) - $10.00 This Space H Health Information H Health Screenings H Giveaways A/C & Heating, Inc. Is Available H Photography Contest Displays H Snacks H Child Identification Kits For You! H Nutrition H Bounce House 502 W. SHAWNEETOWN TRAIL H Face Painting PARTA 443-4358Phone Toll • FreeS STEELEVILLE H Balloon Animals 965-2040 Call 618-497-8272 H Bike Giveaways and More!!!!! 1-800-477-4358 Service Agreements For Details Auxiliary Veteran’s Program ...... 10:15 a.m. In honor of Veteran’s Day, all Veterans in attendance will Bicycle Safety Demo & Giveaway ...... 10:30 a.m. receive a voucher for a FREE breakfast compliments of Pinckneyville Community Hospital Auxiliary Follow us on Facebook for updated information! For additional information or to become a vendor, contact Jennifer at 618-357-8898 COUNTY JOURNAL or [email protected]. Pinckneyville 5383 State Route 154 Community Hospital Pinckneyville, IL 62274 1101 E. Pine • PO Box 369 • Percy 618-357-2187 618-497-8272 • countyjournal.org Leading the way to a healthier tomorrow. www.pvillehosp.org COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 7

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ILMEA recognition Seven student- musicians from Ready to give Pinckneyville have Chester High School senior Wes Carpenter, dressed as the Pope for the been recognized by school’s Halloween festivities, registered October 31 to donate blood at the Illinois Music the student council Red Cross blood drive. Carpenter was assisted by Educators Association student council member senior Amira Al-Jassim. Fifty-one individuals and participated attended with 39 being able to donate usable units. The next student November 2 in an council blood drive will be in January or February. all-district concert at SIU Carbondale. Above from left are junior high students honored Coy Fox, tuba; and Iris Zheng, Braxton Stell, Cloe Heisner, Logan Kelly and Will Forbes, choral. At right, high school senior Dylln Palmer earned the honor for chorus. High school and junior high directors are Joel Kirby and Amber Nichols. COSL FFA at national convention Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA recently attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The members listened to inspirational speakers, the vice president’s retiring address, visited CGS veterans assembly college booths and many businesses. The chapter toured a new business in Indianapolis called MRC, which makes signs from wood and metal. Chester Grade School did to keep America Police Chief Bobby The business began in 2004 out of the owner’s garage. In January, will hold a Veterans free and safe. Helmers will be the the business moved into a large building with up to date equipment. Day assembly Friday, The junior high band guest speaker. November 8 at 9:15 and choir will each Pictured in the front row during the tour are COSL FFA sponsor Lisa Light refreshments Luebkemann and members Hailey Harbaugh, Mackenzie Reuter, Brie a.m. perform. Students will have Special gifts and will be served. Luebkemann and Emily Luebkemann. Back row: Riley Smith, Victor For more informa- Rahlfs, Matthew Koester, David Koester and Aaron Kothe. an opportunity to meet presentations are also with the veterans and being prepared for the tion, call Principal Bill learn about what they veterans. Grafton at 826-2354. School breakfast, lunch menus No school Veterans School improvement fast pizza. Day d ay. THURSDAY: Eggstrava- Is Your Car In Need Of May 23 ST. MARK’S ganza. November 12-15 CHESTER GRADE FRIDAY: Biscuits and TUESDAY: Chicken ten- November 12-15 gravy. June 6 ders, mashed potatoes, Breakfast Lunch Body apple dessert. TUESDAY: Biscuit, MONDAY: Italian dunk- WEDNESDAY: Pancake gravy, sausage. ers, seasoned green June 13 and sausage bites, tater WEDNESDAY: Donut. beans. tots, mandarin oranges. THURSDAY: Wafﬂ es TUESDAY: Salisbury Work? July 11 THURSDAY: Chili, and bacon. steak, mashed potatoes, Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs carrot/celery sticks, FRIDAY: Breakfast gravy. pineapple. pizza. WEDNESDAY: Pizza, July 25 FRIDAY: Stromboli, au Lunch broccoli/cheese, fruit. Collision gratin potatoes, pine- TUESDAY: Popcorn THURSDAY: Chili, car- apple. chicken, peas, peaches. rots w/dip. Kenny Centre Aug. 8 WEDNESDAY: Chili 10712 Country Club Road • Sparta • 618-443-3511 COULTERVILLE mac, green beans, corn November 12-15 bread, strawberries. Trico High School’s History Aug 22 Breakfast THURSDAY: Chicken Club will be sponsoring a TUESDAY: Sausage fajita, broccoli/ranch, biscuit. peaches. WEDNESDAY: French FRIDAY: Fish sticks, toast sticks. baked beans, cinnamon THURSDAY: Cinni min- churros. nis. FRIDAY: Pancakes. EVANSVILLE CELEBRATION Lunch November 12-15 TUESDAY: Cheeseburg- Breakfast Friday, Nov. 8 er, sliced carrots, fruit. TUESDAY: Pop-Tarts. 2:30PM WEDNESDAY: Popcorn WEDNESDAY: French chicken, celery sticks toast sticks, peaches. Trico High School w/ranch dip, cookie. THURSDAY: Bacon, egg Gymnasium THURSDAY: Bosco biscuit, oranges. sticks/marinara sauce, FRIDAY: Long john The celebration will include donut. musical stylings of Trico High broccoli/cheese sauce. School Band & Performing Arts, FRIDAY: BBQ rib sand- Lunch a special guest speaker wich, baked beans, TUESDAY: Hamburger & refreshments fruit rollup. steak w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, Visit gliks.com to find your nearest location This event is open to the public & peaches. the area’s veterans along with STEELEVILLE GLIKS.COM November 12-15 WEDNESDAY: Ham and @GLIKSOFFICIAL their families are invited to attend Breakfast cheese on croissant, TUESDAY: Egg, sau- pinto beans, oranges. sage, biscuit. THURSDAY: Chicken WEDNESDAY: Cereal. Alfredo, broccoli, THURSDAY: Pancakes. pineapple. FRIDAY: Cinnamon roll. FRIDAY: Chicken Lunch quesadilla, salsa, corn, TUESDAY: Chili, car- mixed fruit. rots. WEDNESDAY: Salisbury TRICO steak, mashed potatoes, November 12-12 gravy. Breakfast THURSDAY: Bosco TUESDAY: Mini pan- sticks, marinara sauce, cakes or cinnamon broccoli/cheese sauce. rolls. FRIDAY: No lunch. WEDNESDAY: Break- COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 9

Ag sales Trico FFA attends national convention Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA participated recently in The Trico High School FFA attended the National FFA Convention October agriculture sales career development events at Red Bud High School. 30 through November 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Members learned and The team took third place. From left are Hailey Harbaugh, 10th-place explored possibilities the future of agriculture could lead them. From individual; Riley Smith and Mason Patterson and Brie Luebkemann, left in front of Lucas Oil Stadium are Kayla Hamilton, Morgan Snider, sixth-place individual. Ryleigh Richelman, Isabella Huseman, Harris Ehlers, Kreed Gale, Korey Bunselmeyer, Kolten McBride and Andrew Froemling.

Family Game Night The Perandoe Special Education District held its deaf and hard of hearing November 1 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud. Students and their families played board games, colored, used Play-Doh and each student received a door prize. The families were treated to a taco bar supper, including icing and decorating their own sugar cookies, which were donated by Casey’s General Store in Red Bud.

Donuts with Dad St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steeleville held its Donuts with Dad event November 1. In addition to the students enjoying donuts with their father, grandfather or other parental ﬁ gure, the students sang Enrollment Help Available several songs to show their appreciation. Pictured is ﬁ rst grader Raiden Feldmann placing his donut selection on a plate held by his dad Keith.

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Supporting PBIS First National Bank of Ava sponsors the Trico Behavior Interventions and Support Program, known as the Trico PBIS Program. This program helps students achieve social, emotional and academic success. From left is Donna Van Pelt, bank assistant vice president, and PBIS leaders Jamya Stroud, district speech language pathologist, and Sarah Roth, elementary PE teacher.

Speaking about trees Josh Moore of JLM Tree Service of Steeleville visited the Percy Head Start class to talk about trees and show the children some of the equipment he uses to cut down trees. Front row, from left are Josiah Gaetz, Theia Williams, Isabelle Davis, Latarus Marhanka and Khloe Liter. Back row, from left are Liam Williams, Hunter Reese, Izabelle Briggs, Emily Gaetz, Moore, Ryder Moore, Kristopher Crouch, Brantley Fraembs and Lyllian Cole.

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Trip of a lifetime By Travis Lott hicles as armed Local photog- guards stood at rapher Greg the ready for any Durham just bears that may returned from venture too close what he called to human civili- the trip of a life- zation. time. During the Durham trav- trip, Durham eled to Churchill, was able to learn Winnipeg in a great deal northern Cana- about the bears da this October from scientists to take photos who were on of polar bears board and spoke in the wild with about the bears National Geo- feeding habits, graphic’s Jour- climate change neys program. and ongoing ef- Durham, an forts to protect experienced the bears and photographer their environ- who shoots ments. wildlife and This is not sporting events, Durham’s ﬁ rst spent more expedition to than a week in take nature photos, having trav- Churchill with Greg Durham is shown with his eled to Alaska the Journeys camera on the tundra buggy in to photograph program. October. The trip al- brown bears as lowed Durham said. well. Greg Durham took this photo of a polar bear while on his expedition to get up close to polar The temperature was While with the polar near Churchill, Winnipeg in northern Canada. On the bear’s right bears in their natural below 0 Celsius—below bears, Durham took ear is an antenna, which was installed by the conservation group habitat, something that freezing—with sus- more than 1,700 pho- to electronically track the bears. he has dreamt about. tained 50-mile-per-hour tos. “I’ve been wanting to winds. He made books with see these bears since I “You had to run in- some of his best shots was a little kid,” Dur- side every once in to give his family and ham said. “When you’ve awhile because your friends. been thinking about hands were freezing,” Durham accepted This photo this since you’re a little Durham said. an invitation from the shows an kid and when you’re do- The tour group, 25 Chester Public Library example of ing it, you think ‘wow, people including Dur- to speak Tuesday, Jan- the tundra am I really here.’” ham, journeyed into uary 7, 2020 at 6:30 buggies The group ventured the polar bears’ habitat p.m. He will show off used during out into the tundra a of northern Canada, his photos and speak the treks number of times, en- about 350 miles south about the trip during through countering a variety of of the arctic circle, his presentation. the frozen weather the terrain has in a tundra buggy—a If you would like to tundra of to offer. large bus-like vehicle view a live feed of the northern “It was sunny the that was tall enough polar bears in that Canada. ﬁ rst day and the second that the bears could area, you can visit po- day the snow was blow- not jump aboard. The larbearsinternational. ing sideways,” Durham group boarded the ve- org/#polar-bear-cam.

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SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Hirsch advances to state XC meet Sparta’s Hamilton, Drake just miss the cut

By Dan Zobel Pinckneyville High School sophomore Ashlee Hirsch brought home an 18th place finish Novem- ber 2 at the Class 1A Benton Sectional to advance to this weekend’s state event. The state meet will be run Saturday, November 9 at 9 a.m. at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Hirsch finished in a time of 19:12.7. She was the fifth of seven individuals to qualify after the top five teams. “She did what she needed to do,” said Pinckney- ville coach Ryan Bruns. “She improved greatly from the beginning of the season to the end and was awarded a chance to run at state.” Bruns noted that often runners’ times are about one minute slower at state than at the Benton Sectional. He said a couple of the goals for Hirsch at state will be to finish with a time under 20 minutes. “Something that I will probably talk to her about is to break 20 minutes and see where that puts her,” Bruns said. “We’ll try to break into the top 100, as well.” As a team, Pinckneyville finished sixth with a Pinckneyville’s Kassidy Lee (18) blocks away a kill attempt from Breese Central attacker Abby score of 186, which was 29 points behind fifth- Johnson (24). place team Breese Mater Dei’s 157 total. “The other four teams were pretty well ahead of us,” Bruns said. “Mater Dei had a girl who played volleyball and didn’t run much throughout the Panther volleyball makes history year, but she ended up being the third runner for them. That made the world of difference for Pinckneyville advances to sectional title match them.” Benton, led by four-time sectional champion By Dan Zobel picked up a block that Kohnen. “They real- The Lady Panthers ad- Amelia McLain, who took the individual crown Bella Pasquino and led to the final point ly stepped up. I told vanced to the champion- in 16:46.1, won the sectional title with a 71. Kassidy Lee came to- of a three-set victory them no matter what ship match November 6 Du Quoin (97), Freeburg (98) and Roxana (98) gether to form a brick over Breese Central in happens, how hard against Breese Mater were second through fourth and will also ad- wall of defense one the Class 2A Trenton- (Breese) hit it to us, we Dei (28-9). The section- vance. last time for the Pinck- Wesclin Sectional semi- just have to keep going al champion will play Sparta finished 11th as a team with 296 and had neyville High School finals. and never quit.” November 8 at 6 p.m. two individuals narrowly miss the cut. volleyball team No- “I’m really proud of Pinckneyville (30-8) at the Vandalia Super- Lady Bulldog freshmen Sadie Hamilton (19:23.3) vember 4 when their the girls,” said Pinck- won the gruelling af- outstretched arms neyville coach Cathy fair 25-22, 23-25, 25-19. Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 18 Chester football comes up short against Auburn, 19-0 Yellow Jackets eliminated

By Dan Zobel son with a 7-3 record. player who was able to Chester’s defense The Yellow Jackets find some holes against played valiantly No- have made it to the the Chester defense vember 2, but the ef- postseason in 11 of the was running back Col- fort was all in vain last 14 years, but have in DuBois. as the Yellow Jacket advanced to the second DuBois was responsi- offense could not crack weekend just twice in ble for 158 of Auburn’s the code of Auburn’s that span. 220 rushing yards defense. “I’m proud of how and also caught three Tenth-seeded Au- hard our boys fought passes for 70 yards. He burn held seventh-seed and I’m proud of sen- scored two second half Chester’s offense to iors, so it’s tough los- touchdowns to put the just 114 yards and the ing,” Belton said. “(The game away. fierce Trojan attack re- seniors) got a home “Our MO all year has corded five sacks in a playoff game, which been defense and run- 19-0 shutout in a Class was one of their goals. ning the football,” said 2A first round playoff When the seniors were Auburn coach Dave game at W.O. Smith freshmen, they won Bates. “We were able to Field in Chester. one game and as sopho- both tonight.” “We just couldn’t get mores they won two. Chester trailed 6-0 anything going on of- That just shows you at halftime, but that fense,” said Chester how hard these guys score could have looked coach Billy Belton. worked and how much drastically different “Their defensive line time and effort they if a couple of bounces was really big and put in. would have went the strong. Between them “My hat goes off to Yellow Jacket way. and Fairfield, that’s the seniors. All of those On Auburn’s first of- the best two offensive guys played amazing.” fensive possession of lines I’ve seen all year.” In addition to Au- Chester running back Ethan Bert looks up field as lineman Bradley Chester ends it sea- burn’s defense, the one Continued on Page 16 Ruch (75) blocks away Auburn defensive end Tyrus Thomason. Steeleville boys cross country qualifies again for state was one of the seven individuals not on the top Sparta’s five teams to qualify. “Isaac is highly com- Isaac Sinn petitive and has worked hard for four years,” said Sparta coach Eric advances Bayless. “We were fairly confident he would By Dan Zobel get there. The goal this For the fourth time season was to try and in the last five years, perform as well as pos- the Steeleville High sible at state.” School boys cross coun- Sinn finished 49th try team will compete overall last year at at the Class 1A state state and 77th as a meet. sophomore. The Warriors placed “Obviously, for anyone fifth November 2 at who has been there the Benton Sectional, multiple times, you beating Roxana by 21 would love to make it points for the final up there on the podium qualifying spot. and get all-state,” Bay- “The boys wanted it,” less said. “Really, he’ll said Steeleville coach just try to build on Neal Haertling. “They last year and run even all ran their best times, faster and see where even from the first things fall from there.” time we ran at Benton Steeleville’s score was this year. They just ran a 156. The Warriors awesome. We knew we finished behind Christ would have to leave it Our Rock (96), Benton all out there, but deep (96), Freeburg (113) and down we thought we Father McGivney (138). could do it.” Pinckneyville (283) The state race will be Eli Rushing (1716) and Evan Reitz (1709) sprint down the final stretch at the Benton Sectional. was 11th and Sparta Saturday, November 9 Rushing placed 52nd and Reitz 53rd. Fairfield’s Austin Schuster (1473) finished right ahead of (365) 15th. at 10 a.m. at Detweiller the duo with Benton’s Parker Sieveking (1353) on their tail. Red Bud senior Ed- Park in Peoria. ward Miller narrowly Steeleville placed in 2016. Haertling said. “I would definitely want it. We’ll earned 10th overall in missed out on the cut 22nd last year at state. “Even on the first day love for this crew to do see how they do.” a time of 15:26 and will The Warriors were of the season, we talked better than we were Meanwhile, Spar- make his third consec- 19th in 2015 and 20th about going to state,” 19th. It seems like they ta senior Isaac Sinn utive trip to state. He Continued on Page 17 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 15 Bowling Excellent Marissa-Coulterville volleyball season ends standings Lady Meteors double last year’s win total with 28 victories Steeleville By Dan Zobel they were a solid team definitely a solid sea- and Bree Portz three Marissa-Coulterville Won Lost The Marissa-Coulter- sometimes gets in our son. We’re sad to see it apiece. def. Patoka Tuesday Early ville volleyball team’s heads,” said M-C coach go, but excited for what Smith paced the team Addie Abrecht earned Busch Hoggers 200 150 best season in over two Sarah Richter. “Both it can become. with 15 digs and four eight blocks and four NAPA 196 154 River City Auto 174 176 decades came to a close teams were prepared, “We have a few seniors blocks. Weis and Can- kills, as Marissa-Coul- Korando Htg. 173 177 October 31 when the but the first few points we’ll miss next year, but ning each had two terville topped Patoka Mevert’s 171.5 178.5 Lady Meteors lost to in each set killed us.” we have some talent blocks. in two sets (25-19, 25-17) Henry’s Tax Serv. 168.5 181.5 Gibault in the cham- M-C finished its sea- coming back for next Portz was tops on the during the semifinals. Shiloh Tavern 167.5 182.5 Farm Bureau 149.5 200.5 pionship match of the son with a 28-8 record, year. I don’t think this team with eight assists. Bree Portz led the High Team Game Class 1A Marissa Re- doubling the team’s win will be a one and done She also had six digs. team with five kills. Henry’s Tax Service 1343 gional. total from a year ago. type of thing.” “We came up short, Paige Hand chipped High Team Series M-C was vying for its It was also the Lady Against Gibault (26- but we played hard af- in 12 digs, eight as- Henry’s Tax Service 3788 High Ind. Game first regional title since Meteors’ first winning 10), Paige Hand re- ter the slow starts,” sists, three kills, three Clint Young 277 the 1995 season. Gibault record since 2008 and corded nine digs, four Richter said. “Overall, aces and two blocks. High Ind. Series had other ideas, and their most wins in one blocks and three kills I’m happy with how we Emily Smith added Clint Young 661 won the match in two season since 1995, when for M-C. played and were able to five blocks and Jacey Thursday Early sets (25-17, 25-22) for the Lady Meteors fin- Addie Abrecht led the pull back in from a big Weis three kills. Macey Pistol City 204.5 145.5 its second consecutive ished 34-3. team with six blocks, deficit.” Schreiber paced the Pocket Pounders 202.5 147.5 regional championship. “I’m super happy,” while Jacey Weis had Regional Semifinals Lady Meteors with 14 Kueker Ins. 196 154 “Overall, just knowing Richter said. “It was five and Emily Smith October 30 digs. Sparta Equip. 193 157 Chester Eagles 191 159 Peace Lutheran 188 162 Windy Hill Farms 186 164 Hillside 186 164 Panther volleyball makes history...From Page 14______Chester Natl. Bk. 173 177 Longbranch 158 192 S’ville 1st Natl. 127 223 High Team Game Panthers top Lions for Windy Hill Farms 1253 High Team Series Sparta Equipment 3544 regional championship High Ind. Game Mark Beare 276 High Ind. Series Sectional. tle point for point and Mark Beare 743 No matter the out- could either way.” come for Pinckneyville Breese got three kills against Mater Dei, the from Johnson to open Steeleville Lady Panthers already the third, but Pinck- made program history neyville still led 6-3 as volleyball by advancing to the Breese committed a sectional championship. number of unforced er- “This is an accomplish- rors, either hitting the eliminated ment for the program,” ball out or into the net. Class 1A Z-R Kohnen said. “It’s the Later, a block point Regional Semifinals farthest any Pinckney- by Lee against John- October 30 ville team has ever been son gave Pinckney- Grayville def. in the history of the pro- ville a 10-7 advantage Steeleville gram. I know the girls and forced the second Chloe Yates record- are just super ecstatic, Breese timeout of the ed six kills and two especially the seniors.” set. blocks, but Steeleville Breese Central (27-11) The Lady Panthers could not pull off the presented Pinckneyville tallied four of the next upset in the semifinals, with the task of slow- five points, including a falling to Grayville in ing down 6’4 middle block of Sczceblewski to two sets (18-25, 29-31) hitter Abby Johnson, a make it 14-8. at the Class 1A Zeigler- University of Nebraska- The closest Breese Royalton Regional. commit, as well as a came the rest of the way Sydney Bixby and number of other attack- was within three points, Kelsey Conway each ers, including an active 14-11, after another big contributed four kills Emma Sczceblewski. swat by Johnson, but for Steeleville. Alli Pinckneyville’s de- Pinckneyville never wa- Wagner and Faith Ren- fense was up to the task, vered. ner had three apiece. including in the decid- Pasquino answered Wagner led the Lady ing third set. with a kill around a pair Warriors with 19 digs For the match, Pas- of blockers and Pinck- and 18 assists. Bixby quino, who led Pinck- neyville picked up two added 17 digs, Lexi neyville with 10 kills, more points off blocks, Renner 11, Faith Ren- earned five blocks. Lee one from Tanner, to up ner and Cowan nine paced the team with six, its lead to 17-11. each and Jenny Wede- while Lily Tanner had “We just played our meyer eight. four, Addie Waggoner game and the game Steeleville finishes three and Payton Mor- we’re trained to play,” its season 10-25 over- gan two. Kohnen said. “I didn’t all. The Lady Warriors “Blocking is some- change the lineup or were 6-6 in the Cahokia thing we really tried anything. The girls just Conference Kaskaskia to improve on,” Koh- brought it and keep Division. nen said. “Even the last swinging. That’s what Grayville went on to couple of years we’ve you have to do. When defeat Elverado Octo- been working on get- you get swung at, you Bella Pasquino smacks a ball over the net for Pinckneyville against ber 31 in the regional ting our tall girls some have to keep swinging Breese Central. championship match strong arms. They came back.” before falling Novem- through tonight with Breese threatened to October 31 to win the ber 4 to NCOE in the some big blocks.” make one last run when Class 2A Pinckneyville Crab Orchard Section- Pinckneyville entered it cut its deficit to 23-19, Regional title by swat- al semifinals. that final set after a but Pasquino skied for ting away SIRR Missis- tremendous rally in set another kill before she sippi foe Carterville in two fell just short. teamed up with Lee for two sets, 25-8, 25-18. The Lady Panthers the block that ended the The regional champi- Sparta trailed 23-16 before match. onship is the second in earning seven of the Pinckneyville actu- three years for Pinck- Little next eight points to claw ally trailed 19-16 in the neyville and just the back within 24-23. Dur- opening set, but the lady third in the history of ing that run Tanner Panthers rallied to close the program. Dribblers earned two big points. the set on a 9-3 run, end- Elaine Shaneyfelt had The Sparta Little Sczceblewski, though, ing the opener with an a strong all-around Dribbler basketball ended the set for Breese ace from Emily Ruppert. match for Pinckney- program will run Sat- when she smacked a She finished with three ville, collecting 13 as- urdays from 10 a.m. ball down the left side in the match. sists, six digs and four to noon November 9 that was ruled to be just Macy Epplin led the kills. Other kill contrib- through December 7 at inside the boundary. Lady Panther defensive utors included Payton Sparta High School. “I was super proud in effort in the back row Morgan with five and November 9 will be the girls that they were with 25 digs. Elaine Bella Pasquino and Lily a practice day with able to rally together Shaneyfelt was strong Tanner three apiece. games beginning No- and build back up and with 27 assists and 14 Macy Epplin led the vember 16. The players kind of get out of that digs. Grace Numi add- team with 16 digs and will also play Novem- slump we were in,” Koh- ed 12 digs and Jillian three aces. Grace Numi ber 26 during half- nen said. “It’s hard to Shaneyfelt 10. also had three aces. At time of the Sparta High go three, but sometimes Class 2A the net, Kassidy Lee School home basketball you can’t help it. When Pinckneyville earned block kill, with game against Carlyle. you play good teams Regional Morgan and Pasquino Pinckneyville’s Elaine Shaneyfelt keeps her eye The program is for that’s how it is. It’s a bat- Pinckneyville rolled each contributing three. on the ball as she gets ready to set it for a hit. girls and boys in first through fourth grade in the Sparta 140 Dis- trict. The fee to attend is $30 per child. For more informa- Christmas tion, call high school boys basketball coach Jonathan Norton at 443-5331 extension 211. Prep girls basketball The 30th annual Sparta Invitational No- vember 18-23 will help tip off the high school girls basketball season. Sparta will be joined Delta youth hunt in competition by area The Kaskaskia River Delta Waterfowl Youth Hunt/First Hunt was held at Gander teams Steeleville, Tri- Hill Goose Club near Conant November 2. The club hosts and provides guides for co, Chester and Red the hunt during the special youth only waterfowl season. Each year the Kaskaskia Bud. River Delta Waterfowl Chapter selects eight young hunters to attend as part of its The tournament hunter recruitment program. Youth hunters are each provided with a mentor to By Judy & Company schedule will be pub- oversee and educate them during the hunt experience. Additional program activities ANTIQUES • INTERIORS lished in the November 216 E. Main St. • Du Quoin • 542-4697 include duck ID education, safety education, prizes and guest speakers related to Wed.-Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 9am-Noon 14 County Journal. waterfowl hunting following the days hunting activities. Photo by Gretchen Steele PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 Pana shuts the door on Red Bud football season, 46-12 By Dan Zobel ball, but they executed. Red Bud’s third trip “Then, when they had in four years to the the pass, they picked up Class 2A prep football yards after the catch postseason ended No- and exploited that part vember 2 in the first of the defense.” round when Pana, the In one sense, Red Bud top seed in the south, was able to achieve its defeated Red Bud 46-12 game plan. The Mus- in Pana. keteers ran 25 more “Experience was one plays than Pana (9-1) of the biggest factors,” and more than doubled said Red Bud coach the Panthers in time of Dave Lucht. “You can possessions. only put 11 players The problem for Red on the field, but they Bud was controlling the boasted 19 seniors. big play. With that many sen- Pana quarterback Jo- iors, it definitely helps nah Lauff attempted in the maturity aspect. only 11 passes, but he “It all comes down completed nine of them to execution, though. for 270 yards and five They executed plays.” touchdowns. The game plan for Bryce Edmiston Red Bud (5-5) included caught two passes for attempting to control 100 yards and one score. the ball and time of Jacob Klein recorded 76 possession. receiving yards and two The Musketeers also touchdowns. decided to make the One of the big blows, Panthers beat them though, came on the Red Bud ball carrier AJ Truijillo eyes up a Pana defender as he makes his way through the through the air, as they ground on the first play Panther defense. stacked the box defen- from scrimmage. sively to slow down Pana started with the swinging gate,” That puts doubt in your pretty obvious he was corded one sack for Pana’s running game. the ball from its own Lucht said. “Our safety mind and works at you missing on both sides Red Bud. Van Dorn “We stacked the 45. Cameron Owens was out of place and mentally. I think that’s of the ball.” led the team in tackles box and did a great took a handoff on the they had numbers to the what happened to us.” Pana led 14-0 after one with nine. Ford picked job,” Lucht said. “Our team’s first play and open side and were able Another factor that quarter and opened up up eight, while Barri- strength was with our scampered 55 yards for to run the ball and 15 hindered Red Bud was a 27-0 advantage in the ger, Nathan Thies and linemen. In that as- a touchdown. seconds into the game having to play without second quarter before Derek Weiser each had pect, we did a pretty “They ran a formation they had a touchdown. one of its better play- Red Bud finally found four. good job. By making we saw on film and “It’s disheartening for ers on both sides of the the end zone to cut its This season was the them pass, they had to worked on in practice a team when the oppo- ball, Chase Ward, who deficit to 27-6. 10th time in program get open, make good that is typically used sition can run one play was injured during the Pana bounced right history Red Bud has throws and catch the near the goal line called and score a touchdown. team’s Week 9 win over back and took a 40-6 won at least five games. Sparta. lead into halftime. The The postseason appear- Frank Ford picked up score was 46-6 after ance was the seventh in the slack on offense three quarters before the last 13 years. with 172 rushing yards Red Bud scored again “I can’t emphasize this on 26 carries and AJ in the fourth. enough with the kids Truijillo added 50 yards Owens paced Pana that we played Week on 10 carries. They each on the ground with 60 10,” Lucht said. “I’m not scored one touchdown. yards on two carries. trying to sugar coat a Lucht said the lack of As a team, the Panthers loss, but there were presence had a bigger ran for 103 yards. only 32 teams playing effect defensively. Red Bud quarterback Week 10. There are a “Defensively, (Ward) Jayden Birkner com- lot of 2A teams not play- came on as one of our pleted 5-of-10 passes ing. To get there, it says top tacklers,” Lucht for 84 yards and one something about the said. “He’s the most interception. kids’ drive to get there. athletic defensive back Parker Van Dorn We finished strong we had. He would have caught two passes for and got to the playoffs. been able to anchor our 50 yards. Truijillo (16 That’s a great accom- safety spot and able yards), Ford (12) and plishment and some- to range the field. He Kaleb Barriger (6) each thing to be proud of.” probably could have caught one pass. Pana will play Sat- saved a couple of touch- Devin Hall added 11 urday, November 9 downs, or at least made rushing yards on four against Fithian Oak- Parker Van Dorn reaches out to catch a Jayden Birkner pass for Red Pana have to make a carries. wood (8-2) in the second Bud with a Pana defender hot on his tail. few more plays. It was Matt Wiegard re- round.

Chester football comes up short against Auburn...From Page 14______the game, DuBois fum- interception. If he had before falling on to the bled the ball near mid- caught the ball, there back. The completion field. As the ball hit the was nothing but green went for 26 yards and grass, multiple Chester grass in front of him. set Chester up at the defenders attempted “If one or two of those Auburn 21 and sent the to recover it, but the breaks go our way, we crowd into a frenzy. ball eluded them and could be up 7-6,” Bel- Chester, though, hin- Parker Thomason ulti- ton said. “Football is a dered its own cause mately recovered it for game of inches. If you when it committed Auburn don’t make those plays false start and delay of The Trojans took against good teams, game penalties to push immediate advantage you’re probably going to the ball back to the 31. when their quarter- end up losing. Today, we Four plays later, Chester back Tim Stewart just didn’t make enough turned the ball over on swung a pass over to plays.” downs. DuBois for 38 yards to Chester’s offense also That drive was one of reach the Chester 20. sputtered in the first just three for Chester Four plays later, Stew- half after getting in- that made it into to Au- art scored on a quar- ventive to create the burn territory and was terback sneak from team’s best scoring op- the closest the Yellow one yard out. Chester portunity. Jackets got to the end blocked the extra point Late in the first quar- zone. and the score remained ter, the Yellow Jackets In the second half, 6-0. faced a 4th-and-9 from Chester had the ball Later in the half, with the Auburn 47. four times. Two of those just four minutes left With their punter drives ended with punts in the second quarter, lined up deep in the and the other two on Auburn had the ball on backfield, the snap in- downs when Auburn With multiple Auburn defenders eyeing him up, Chester quarterback its own 44. stead went to quarter- picked up sacks on throws off balance during Class 2A playoff game. Chester’s Jordan Stewart faked a hand- back Dylan Kelkhoff. fourth down. Merideth (1) is shown working for position. off and fired a pass Kelkhoff heaved a pass Chester managed only over the middle of the up the right sideline 69 rushing yards for the yard rushing score. The 45 yards. Bert had one Tyler Lancaster, Char- field. Chester safety that Jordan Merideth game. Ethan Bert led two-point conversion reception for 11 yards lie Patterson and Park- Aiden Jany broke per- got a bead on. the cause with 46 on 11 failed, but Auburn led and Ian Reith one for er Thomason, each re- fectly to the ball, but Merideth tracked the carries. Jany added 31 12-0. eight yards. cording five. the pass hit off Jany’s ball and made a spec- on two carries, includ- “In a close game, any- Ethen Eggemeyer and Stewart 5-of-8 passing gut and he could not tacular leaping catch in ing a 21-yard gain in time you’re battling and Bert picked up nine for 82 yards. Cole Don- haul in the potential between two defenders the fourth quarter, and there’s a big play like a tackles apiece for Ches- aldson added 43 rush- Merideth recorded 14 4th-and-short, there’s ter. Jacob Miller, Jany ing yards on 11 carries yards on two carries. momentum,” Belton and Justin Clendenin for Auburn. “Auburn had it set up said. “Football is a game each had seven. The Trojans will host to make us run inside of momentum, and it Shane Trimingham Sangamo Conference and we just didn’t have flipped for them there.” and Tyrus Thomason rival No. Maroa-Forsyth enough to get inside to- DuBois’ other touch- both had two sacks for (9-1) Saturday, Novem- day,” Belton said. “Then, down came 29 seconds Auburn. The Trojans ber 9 in the second we had to run outside into the fourth quarter were led in tackles by round. and we were running when he shot through right to where they the line and exploded were. They had a good for a nearly untouched game plan and their 38-yard rushing touch- front four played lights down. out all day.” “He’s shifty and accel- One of the biggest erates extremely well plays in the second half to the line of scrim- came midway through mage,” Bates said. “It’s the third quarter with unusual, because a lot the score still 6-0. of times, he gets there Auburn moved the ball so fast, but he is still to the Chester 25 but visualizing to see what needed one yard on happens. Our line kind fourth down to keep of took over in the sec- the drive going. The ond half and opened up Trojans took the chance some holes.” and went for it, pick- Kelkhoff, who was ing up six yards on the constantly under duress Defensive end Isaac Jany pursues Auburn ground. from the Auburn de- quarterback Tim Stewart during a second The drive later ended fense, completed 4-of-9 half play. with a DuBois three- passes in the game for COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 17 Hollywood ending By Dan Zobel It was a sequence straight out of Holly- Du Quoin football wood and Du Quoin’s defense played the beats Monticello, 28-25 starring role. With just over one minute remaining backing the ball up to with a touchdown pass in the game Novem- the one. from Nic Tackels to ber 2 and No. 7 Du Monticello then at- Spencer Brown. Tack- Quoin trailing 25-21 tempted to run a quar- els threw for 329 yards to defending Class 3A terback sneak, and Du and two touchdowns champion No. 10 Mon- Quoin stopped it for no in the game, both to ticello, Indian defend- gain, setting up the Brown. ers Dajon Johnson third down heroics. “I thought (Monti- and Braden Higgins “We could have quit cello) was a heck of a combined for the play and mailed it in af- football team,” Beard of the year for the In- ter we didn’t score said. “They were very dians. and they got the ball,” good defensively. We Red Bud Muskets advance Monticello (6-4) faced Beard said. “Our per- stuck to our plan. We The Red Bud Musket junior varsity football team in the Southwest 3rd-and-long from its centage of winning said we wanted to run Illinois Youth Football Conference will play for a championship. The own goal line. The right there probably the ball and keep it Muskets (9-0) will host Pinckneyville (8-1) Sunday, November 10 at 1 p.m. Sages attempted to was not very high. We out of their hands and for the title. To get to the title game, Red Bud defeated Waterloo (5-4) 26- run the ball up the didn’t quit, though. We we did that at times. It 12 November 3. Pictured is Red Bud ball carrier Zach Manning running middle, but Johnson knew if we got a stop, ended up working out behind teammates Alijah Barbeau and Colt Hess. Pinckneyville advanced stripped the ball loose we could still get the for us in the end.” with a 33-32 win November 3 over Columbia (6-3). Red Bud won the only and Higgins fell on it ball back with a shot to Next up for Du Quoin previous matchup with Pinckneyville, 13-0 October 6 in Pinckneyville. in the end zone for a win. We kept playing.” is a second-round touchdown, helping Despite Du Quoin’s matchup at No. 2 Wil- Du Quoin to a 28-25 offense getting off to liamsville (10-0). The victory. a slow start, the game game will be Saturday, “From my view, I was far from a snoozer November 9 at 2 p.m. couldn’t tell if we got a leading up to those fi- Williamsville aver- safety or a touchdown, nal couple of minutes. aged outscoring its but I knew something Monticello led 5-0 af- opponents 48.4 to 17.2 happened and we ter one quarter and during the regular had the ball,” said Du extended that lead to season and is coming Quoin coach Derek 12-0 early in the second off a 54-26 win over Beard. “It was just an quarter. St. Joseph-Ogden in awesome ending for By the end of the the first round of the us. It was something first half, Du Quoin playoffs. you probably won’t see had taken a 14-12 lead This is the Bullets’ too many times.” thanks to a pair of 11th consecutive trip That climatic play Zimmerman touch- to the playoffs. They would not had hap- down passes, one for have scored at least 50 pened without the six yards to Wade Rob- points in a game six several moments that erson and the other for times this season. preceded it. eight yards to Braeden Last year, Wil- Du Quoin (9-1) pos- Pursell. liamsville defeated sessed the ball at the In between those Du Quoin 50-20 in the Monticello six-yard scores was another big opening round. line, but a fourth-down play from the Indian “Williamsville is a pass from quarterback defense, a Kadin Mays solid football team,” Alex Zimmerman fell interception. Beard said. “They have incomplete. Both teams found the a good quarterback Monticello took over end zone in the third and running back and on offense and Du quarter, Du Quoin’s are very aggressive Quoin’s defense turned coming on a 27-yard defensively. They fill things up a notch. rush by Connor Harris, their gaps well. The Indians smoth- and the Indians clung “It will definitely be ered an attempted run to a 21-19 advantage. a challenge for our by the Sages for a loss Monticello, though, team, but it’s some- of five yards on their regained the lead half- thing our kids are first play of the drive, way through the fourth looking forward to.” Cody Martin (1699) and Garrett Kempfer (1697) of Sparta run in a crowd during the Benton Sectional. Murphy football advances Steeleville boys XC qualifies...From Page 14 for state. Miller finished 20th in a time of with win over Bethalto, 20-14 15:52.9. The final individual to qualify was Tony La- Red Devils to host Chillicothe kotich (15:51.6) of Crab Orchard. Saturday in the second round Leading the way for Steeleville was Ronin Doiron in 17th with a By Dan Zobel winning record, but Clark was still able to time of 15:50.4. The Murphysboro was tested by No. 16 lead the charge with “Ronin had one of his High School football Taylorville in the first 70 yards and a score better races, but he team is headed to the round, a game the Grey on 17 carries. Kevin started a little slow and second round of the Ghosts won just 31-22. Kirkwood (8 carries, didn’t show his best,” playoffs for the second “Looking at film, I 58 yards) and Zane Haertling said. “He got year in a row. think we can play with Caraway (11 carries, 55 out of the box slow and Murphysboro used them,” Carter said. yards) each topped 50 said he didn’t feel right another strong defen- “They haven’t been yards. the first mile.” sive performance and beat, so we have to play Clark found the end The next four War- a fourth quarter touch- our best game.” zone in the first quarter riors were sophomore down November 2 to Murphysboro held to give Murphysboro a Christian Rees (16:08.8) win 20-14 at Bethalto Bethalto Civic Memo- 6-0 lead. The two-point 26th, junior Ray Dag- Civic Memorial in the rial (7-3) to just 26 rush- conversion failed. ner (16:16.1) 28th and first round of the Class ing yards on 17 carries. Bethalto took the lead freshmen Eli Rushing 4A playoffs. The Red Devils also in the second quarter (16:46.3) 52nd and Evan “Our kids really recorded three sacks. when Turbyfill hooked Reitz (16:46.5) 53rd. stepped up,” said Mur- Eagle quarterback up with Kuron Parch- “I loved watching physboro coach Gary Noah Turbyfill did com- man for an 89-yard the race go down,” Carter. “We didn’t score plete 16-of-29 passes for touchdown strike. The Haertling said. “My as much as we would 293 yards, one touch- extra point was good to guys were blowing by have liked, but we con- down and one intercep- make it 7-6. me and were going trolled the clock on tion. Murhpysboro an- pretty quick. Eli and offense. Defensively, That one blemish swered with a passing Evan really stepped Pinckneyville’s Steven Hirte (1645), Daniel we applied pressure to came midway through touchdown of its own, up, as well as Chris- Garavaglia (1644) and Dawson Chaney (1642) their quarterback with the fourth quarter this one for 28 yards tian and Ray. Ray has run in a pack early in the race. our defensive line and when Murphysboro de- from McZeke to Logan stepped up a ton the linebackers. We gave fensive back Jaquan Sullivan. The Red Dev- last two races. Every- County; Justin Mum- Webber; Carlos Ru- up a couple of big plays, Jackson picked off a ils picked up the two- body is running well ford (14:54.7) 3rd, Tren- valcaba (15:17.5) 8th, but other than that, the Turbyfill pass to help point conversion to go right now.” ton-Wesclin; Landen Roxana; Isaac Sinn defense played well all put the game away. ahead 14-7. Pinckneyville’s fastest Swiney (14:57.9) 4th, Du (15:26.6) 10th, Sparta; game.” Earlier in that final The score, though, runner was junior Dan- Quoin; Seth Hamerski Tony Lakotich (15:51.6) Murphysboro (8-2) quarter Red Devil quar- was tied at 14 at half- iel Garavaglia (16:27.5) (15:09.6) 7th, Bluford 18th, Crab Orchard will attempt to advance terback Jamarr Mc- time when Bethalto’s in 40th. The next four to the quarterfinals Zeke’s arm gave Mur- Nick Walker plunged Panthers were fresh- for the first time since physboro the lead. into the end zone from man Dawson Chaney 1988 when it hosts the The senior signal nine yards out late in (16:39.9) 45th, juniors top seed in the south, caller hooked up with the second quarter. The Trent Morgenstern Chillicothe Illinois Val- Hunter Meade for a 29- extra point was good. (17:03.3) 75th and David ley Central (10-0), Sat- yard touchdown pass Walker finished with Wagner (17:06.7) 77th urday, November 9 at early in the fourth that 21 rushing yards. and sophomore Ethan 3 p.m. broke a 14-14 tie and Parchman led Bethalto Baggett (17:18.9) 84th. “It’s huge to be at gave the Red Devils the with 25 yards on the Sparta runners after home,” Carter said. 20-14 lead. ground. Sinn were sophomores “The kids should be McZeke finished his Logan Turbyfill Lee Craig (16:50.2) pumped up playing in day 5-of-9 passing for caught seven passes for 58th, Garrett Kempfer front of friends, fam- 132 yards and a pair of 144 yards. Parchman (17:39.2) 101st and Cody ily and the community. touchdowns. hauled in three for 91 Martin (17:48.4) 106th The kids are really “He does a good job yards. and junior Ethan Brad- excited.” for us,” Carter said. Aiden McNitt led Mur- shaw (18:39.2) 134th. Chillicothe averaged “I’m proud of what he’s physboro with seven Qualifying Teams: outscoring its oppo- done. We don’t throw it tackles and two sacks. Christ Our Rock Lu- nents 35 to 14.4 during a lot, but when people Rewn Stearns had theran 96, Benton 96, the regular season. The stack the box, we have one sack. Gavin Kuba Freeburg 113, Father Grey Ghosts won the to. With a guy like that picked up seven tackles. McGivney 138, Steel- Illini Prairie Confer- and players who can Five different players eville ence and have scored catch, it’s a big thing caught one pass for Individual Cham- over 30 points in each to have.” Murphysboro. Kenny pion: Reese Johnson of their last five games. Murphysboro’s run- Hale’s reception went (14:39.2), Benton Chillicothe has won ning game was held in for 39 yards, Clark’s Qualifying Individu- all five of its games check better than most for 26 and Hoppenst- als: Ty Barbre (14:39) against teams with a games, but Dezmond edt’s 10. 2nd, Carmi-White PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Steeleville golf awards The Steeleville High School golf team recently held its awards banquet. Above from left are coach Justin Jeffers, Jared Phillips, academic Hoops champs award; Jordan Wilson, most improved; Avery The Chester Grade School seventh-grade boys Hamilton, best average; Eric Stegmann, basketball team recently won the Prairie leadership award and all-conference, and coach du Rocher B-Team tournament. From left in Darryl Winkelman. Not pictured are Cahokia the front row are manager Charlie Rahlfs Conference all-conference representatives and players Justin Hayman, Devin Hamilton, Jack Knop and Austin Park. Kaiden Brunkhorst, Caiden Hamilton, Aidan Davis and Landon Carter. Back row: coach Dane Williams, Brendan Malley, Logan Johnson, Devante Palacio, Zain Al-Jassim, Braiden Absher and coach Chris Kern.

Career assists milestone Red Bud High School junior volleyball player Jenna Salger was recognized October 24 with a personalized ball from coach Erin Legendre for reaching 1,000 career assists. She hit that mark during the October 15 game against Valmeyer.

Pinckneyville golf accolades Prep football The Pinckneyville High School golf team COSL cross country recently held its awards banquet at Red The Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Hawk Golf & Grille. Pictured from left are cross country team fi nished its season October playoff scoreboard award recipients Jimmie Reiman and Aubrey 26 at the Class 1A Chester Regional. Mason Below are results and the upcoming postseason Lemmon, most improved; Nile Adcock and Kally Patterson (24:51) earned 74th at regionals, David schedule for high school football teams from the Mayo, most valuable, and Hayden Hepburn and Koester (25:05) 77th and Aaron Kothe (26:24) 79th. Black Diamond Conference, Cahokia Conference, Kylie Harvey, coaches’ award. All-conference The times for Koester and Patterson were their SIRR Mississippi and SIRR Ohio. golfers Mayo, Reiman and Breyona Schandl, best of the season. From left are Koester, coach Teams from those conferences that advanced not pictured, were also honored. Izayah Miller, Patterson and Kothe. to the second round were Nashville (SIRR Missis- sippi), Du Quoin (SIRR Mississippi), Murphysboro (SIRR Ohio), Fairfi eld (BDC), Columbia (Cahokia) Hirsch advances to state XC meet...From Page 14______and Benton (SIRR Ohio). Saturday’s Round Two Matchups and Hayley Drake complishment to be in ity there, including as (23:38) 118th and Mia Class 2A (19:29.8) placed 22nd that position as fresh- athletes in general. We Gall (24:06.5) 122nd. Nashville (9-1) at Bismarck-Henning (9-1), 2:00 and 23rd. The fi nal in- men.” only expect for them to Other Pinckneyville Class 3A dividual to qualify for The future for the grow.” runners were senior Du Quoin (9-1) at Williamsville (10-0), 2:00 state was Megan Cook Sparta program is Red Bud was 15th as Olivia Buza (19:35.2) Breese Mater Dei (9-1) at Fairfi eld (10-0), 4:00 (19:18.6) of Okawville nothing but bright. a team with a 381 and 25th, sophomores Tay- Class 4A in 21st. The team’s next Steeleville 17th at 473. lor Kurtz (19:35.6) 26th Chillicothe (10-0) at Murphysboro (8-2), 3:00 “We knew it would three runners were Marissa-Coulterville and Cageny Kwiatows- Columbia (10-0) at Fairbury Prairie Central (8-2), 2:00 be very difficult be- freshmen Olivia junior Olivia Leemon ki (20:30.6) 55th and Benton (9-1) at Effi ngham (9-1), 3:00 cause there are a lot Schilling (22:09.2) in competed and placed junior Gayle Winter of good individual 91st and Daira San- 45th in a time of (20:47.8) 69th. November 2 Round One Results runners, but we knew gurima (22:14) 94th 20:08.4. Qualifying Teams: Class 2A it would be close and and sophomore Noor The top fi ve Red Bud Benton 71, Du Quoin Auburn 19, Chester 0 there was a chance,” Khan (22:27.1) 98th. runners were sen- 97, Freeburg 98, Rox- Pana 46, Red Bud 12 said Sparta coach Eric The team’s only senior Calyn Hartmann ana 98, Breese Mater Nashville 35, Villa Grove-Heritage 0 Bayless. “So, you’re ior, Adrienne Carril (20:10.5) 46th, jun- Dei 157 Bismarck-Henning 41, Eldorado 22 a little bit bummed (23:44) was 119th. ior Adrienne Vallett Individual Champ- Maroa-Forsyth 41, Sesser-Valier 0 when you get that “They worked hard (20:24.8) 51st, senior ion: Amelia McLain, Decatur St. Teresa 52, Hamilton County 7 close and don’t quite and put in the time,” Ellie Suhre (22:28.5) 16:46.1, Benton Class 3A make it. That’s tough, Bayless said. “There 99th, junior Macken- Qualifying Individ- Du Quoin 28, Monticello 25 but it’s still a great ac- is a lot of great abil- zie Hahn (22:58.3) uals: Janelynn Wirth 110th and freshman (17:30.4) 4th, Roxa- Fairfi eld 36, Alton Marquette 8 Anna Wolters (24:09.6) na; Maddie Karcher Breese Mater Dei 56, West Frankfort 0 123rd. (18:38.4) 9th, Hamil- Class 4A Steeleville will not ton County; Brodie Murphysboro 20, Bethalto Civic Memorial 14 lose any of its runners Denny (18:40.6) 10th, Columbia 56, Roxana 28 to graduation. The Anna-Jonesboro; Kris- Effi ngham 55, Breese Central 13 Lady Warriors were ten Ess (18:42.7) 11th, Benton 8, Salem 7 led by junior Morgan Breese Central; Ashlee Creamer (21:04.6) in Hirsch (19:12.7) 18th, 76th, freshmen Grace Pinckneyville; Julia Cronin (23:03.6) 112th O’Neill (19:15.8) 20th, and Tessie Fosnock Belleville Althoff; (23:07.9) 113th and Megan Cook (19:18.6) sophomores Ella Bauer 21st, Okawville

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COULTERVILLE VILLAGE BOARD ELLIS GROVE VILLAGE BOARD Police officers to see Butler appointed to first pay raise in decade retake clerk position Part-time police offic- Testing Analysis and It was reported that By Dan Zobel election, was appoint- the sheriff’s depart- ers in Coulterville will Control in Swansea for HMG required more in- Another change ed by President Bran- ment $450 per year see an increase in pay $338 month. formation on commer- has occurred in Ellis dy Miller to retake over the next five for the first time in This agreement cov- cial water customer Grove. her position as clerk. years for this service. nearly a decade. ers the inspection, sam- usage. It was reported dur- The board unani- The board author- The village board apple collection, testing, HMG is looking into ing the village board’s mously agreed with ized Miller to sign proved during its No- reporting and permit- the necessary utility November 4 meeting Miller’s appointment. the appropriate docu- vember 4 meeting to ting of the waste water easements for an option that Teri Meister, who “Linda had been do- ments for a loan from raise pay for those of- system. regarding the Sparta was elected as clerk in ing the job for as long the Illinois water re- ficers to $16 per hour, The monthly fee for connection. April, resigned Novem- as I can remember,” volving loan fund in up from $11 per hour. the sewer is $300, an HMG will finalize the ber 1 from her position. Miller told the County connection with the This is the first in- increase of $10 from the plan and bring it before “I’m sorry for all of Journal. “She’s been water line extension crease in over eight previous agreement. the board prior to the the people who voted helping Teri out the on Union Hall and years. The $38 portion comes end of the year. for me because I feel last few weeks, so Sulser roads. The board discussed from sample collec- The village mainte- I’ve let them down,” this was the logical The board also ap- that this move would be tion and testing DMR nance crew has been Meister told the Coun- thing to do. Linda and proved payment of more cost effective than reporting on the filter working on a couple of ty Journal, “but I feel I work well together. $11,200 to J.T. Blankin- paying full-time offic- backwash discharge at sewer mains and the this is a decision I had I think this is a good ship of Murphysboro ers overtime to cover the water plant. north lift station. Those to make for the bet- step for us.” for water line exten- extra shifts. Mayor Steve Marlow lines are clogging due terment of our town. In other news, the sion administrative In other news, the recently met with HMG to wipes and grease I’ll do whatever I can village approved an services. board approved the tax Engineering of Breese being put into the sani- to help.” agreement with Ran- A payment of levy ordinance in the to get an update on the tary sewer system. Linda Butler, who dolph County for dis- $24,158 was approved amount of $112,157. progress of the facility Peabody Energy do- was the clerk for 24 patch, not including to be made for Illinois A two-year agreement plan for alternate wa- nated $2,000 for the years before losing to 911 calls. Municipal League in- was approved with ter sources. new building at village Meister in this year’s Ellis Grove will pay surance.

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Hwy. 61 South All-You-Can-Eat Fish Perryville, MO 573-547-6815 One mile past city park Watch for signs 573-547-1373 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 21 Legal Hunting Devices ARCHERY SEASON Public Hunting The only legal hunting devices to take or attempt to take deer are: 1. Crossbows. Crossbows used in hunting shall meet all of the Locations following specifi cations: a) shall use a bowstring to propel the bolt or arrow and have a minimum peak Fort de Chartres Pyramid State Park draw weight of 125 pounds; West of Prairie du Rocher South of Pinckneyville b) have a minimum length (from butt of stock to front of limbs) of 24 inches; c) have a working safety; Fort Kaskaskia Historic Site d) be used with fl etched bolts or arrows of not less than 14 inches in length North of Chester Pyramid State Park (not including point). Captain Unit 2. Longbows, recurve bows, or compound bows with minimum pull of 30 pounds Kaskaskia River Southeast of Cutler at some point within a 28-inch draw. Minimum arrow length is 20 inches. Both sides of river from the Mississippi River to Fayetteville Any mechanical device capable of maintaining a drawn or partially drawn position Pyramid State Park on a bow without the hunter exerting full string tension is illegal. Broadheads must be used for archery deer hunting. Broadheads may have fi xed Kidd Lake State Natural Area Denmark Unit North of Prairie du Rocher or expandable cutting surfaces, but they must be a minimum 7/8 inch in diam- Southeast of Cutler eter when fully opened. Broadheads with fi xed cutting surfaces must be metal or Randolph County State fl int-knapped, chert-knapped, or obsidian-knapped; broadheads with expandable Pyramid State Park cutting surfaces must be metal. Recreational Area All other hunting devices, including electronic arrow tracking devices utilizing North of Chester East Conant Unit South of Pinckneyville radio telemetry, are illegal. Turkey Bluffs FIREARM & MUZZLOADER SEASONS South of Chester Pyramid State Park • Shotguns, loaded with slugs only, of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge, not capable of fi ring more than three consecutive slugs; or Kinkaid Lake Galum Unit • Single-barreled or double-barreled muzzleloading rifl es of at least .45 caliber, South of Ava East of Cutler shooting a single projectile through a barrel of at least 16 inches in length; • Centerfi re revolvers or centerfi re single-shot handguns of .30 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches. • On private land only, archery equipment may be used with a FIREARM permit ONLY during the Firearm Seasons November 22-24 and December 5-8. *** Additional Muzzleloading Regulations *** License and permit vendors • A muzzleloading fi rearm is defi ned as a fi rearm that is incapable of being loaded Jackson County from the breech end. Kellerman Feed, Pinckneyville • Only black powder or a black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex, may be used. Wade’s Bait & Tackle, Ava Mann’s Sporting Goods, Pinckneyville Modern smokeless powders (nitrocellulose-based) are an approved black powder substitute only in muzzleloading fi rearms specifi cally designed for their use. Frank’s Bait Shop, Gorham Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville • Only percussion (cap or primer), wheellock, matchlock, fl intlock or electronic Cardinal Corner, Grand Tower Triple L Guns, Pinckneyville ignition may be used. • Removal of percussion cap/primer; or removal of prime powder from frizzen Rural King, Murphysboro Randolph County pan with frizzen open and hammer all the way down or removal of prime powder Rose’s Boat, Murphysboro from fl ashpan and wheel unwound or removal of prime powder and match with ACE Hardware, Chester match not lit; or removal of the battery from the electronic ignition, shall constitute Walmart, Murphysboro Rowald Hardware, Chester an unloaded muzzleloading rifl e. Walmart, Carbondale Walmart, Chester Dick’s Sporting Goods, Carbondale City Clerk, Red Bud It is unlawful: Grassy General Store, Carbondale N&B Fuel, Red Bud • to possess a rifl e in the fi eld during gun deer season EXCEPT muzzleload- Buchheit, Sparta Perry County ing rifl es used by deer hunters only. No person may have in his possession C4 Gun Store, Sparta any fi rearm not authorized by administrative rule for a specifi c hunting season Jones & Son Guns, Du Quoin when taking deer. Walmart, Sparta • for any person having taken the legal limit of deer by fi rearm to further par- Walmart, Du Quoin WSRC, Sparta ticipate with a fi rearm in any deer hunting party. • to drive deer, or participate in a deer drive, on all DNR-owned or managed properties. A deer drive is defi ned as a deliberate action by one or more persons (whether armed or unarmed) whose intent is to cause deer to move within fi rearm range of one or more participating hunters. 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RED BUD CITY COUNCIL Meeting time changed, Haury gets statewide raises resident concern leadership honor By Travis Lott would be submitting Illinois’ leading be- The unexpected more paperwork, and havioral health lead- time change for Mon- Time was that it would be avail- ership award was day night’s Red Bud able prior to the next bestowed recently on city council meeting committee meeting. Shea Haury of Spar- ta. She is the execu- created some concern In other news, Al- changed to tive director of the among residents of derman David Friess Human Service Cent- the city. reported that there 6pm, no one er in Red Bud. was a grant opportu- The meeting was The George Schwab moved to 6 p.m., rath- was made nity from the Illinois Award is granted an- er than the usual 7 Department of Natu- nually by the Illinois p.m. time slot. aware ral Resources that the Association for Be- The change was city could use to reha- havioral Health to not announced or dis- bilitate its bathrooms individuals for their cussed during a city at the city sports com- sacrifi ce and com- council or committee take place. plex. mitment to the be- meeting, nor was the Alderman Mike Friess said the havioral health fi eld. change refl ected on Rheinecker spoke up, bathrooms were not It was presented to the city’s website. saying that the law compliant with the Haury at the associa- The only place only requires 10 days’ Americans with Dis- tion’s annual confer- where the change notice for a change in abilities Act as they ence in St. Louis Oc- was noted was on the the date of the meet- are too small. tober 24. meeting’s agenda. ing, not the time. The grant is a 75 The distinguished Haury shown with the plaque she received. The agenda was post- In other news, City percent matching award is given in ed at city hall, with Superintendent Josh grant, meaning the memory of George Eckart reported that Schwab, president of Springfi eld.” ment services are to the new time high- city would have to re- After receiving her there has been no Illinois Alcoholism improve in southern lighted. imburse 25 percent of masters degree in new information re- and Drug Depend- Illinois, and that’s North County News the total cost. 1999, Haury began leased in the potential ence Association what I fi ght for. editor Mary Koester Friess said he was her career with the “I was shocked and litigation between the (now IABH) from rose to speak about given one estimate on 1979 to 1980. Human Service Cent- humbled with this city and Mississippi the change, suggest- the work at totalling “Haury symbolizes er, starting as a sub- honor. There are so River Transit. Eckart ing that the lack of $70,000. the type of leader- stance abuse coun- many people in our said Mississippi River notice may have vio- The deadline to sub- ship, sacrifi ce and selor and advancing fi eld who are also Transit, which trans- lated Illinois’ Open mit an application for commitment to the to director of coun- deserving of such an ports natural gas to Meetings Act. a grant is January 17. behavioral health seling services. She award, and I couldn’t several local towns. Koester questioned Friess said he ex- fi eld in Illinois that left the center in do my work without has fi led to increase when the decision to pected the grant improves mental 2012 and became di- my great team.” costs for said trans- change the meeting wouldn’t be awarded health and addiction rector of counseling The winner of the for the H Group (now time was made. portation. until summer 2020, services in southern award is kept secret Centerstone) in Car- “We wanted to try The cost increase and work may not be- Illinois and across until a luncheon, but bondale but returned this and see if it would for Red Bud would be gin until 2021. the state,” said as- many members of to Red Bud in 2016 as work for everyone,” about a 300 percent “I think I’d want to sociation CEO Sara Haury’s family were executive director. Mayor Tim Lowry re- increase. see some plans and a Howe. “She has vig- able to attend. “Of course, I am sponded. Red Bud—along bid,” said Alderman orously engaged lo- The non-profi t Illi- cal and state policy deeply fl attered, hon- Lowry suggested with Chester, Water- Bill Hanebutt. nois Association for loo, Dupo and Petosi, makers to support be- ored and grateful to that the change was a Alderman Curt receive the George Behavioral Health Missouri—are fi ght- havioral health and test run for a perma- Guebert agreed with Schwab award. It’s was founded in 1967 ing the increase. has single-handedly nent time change for Hanebutt, adding that the Oscar of behavior and is headquar- Eckart said Missis- recruited fi ve south- meetings. since the deadline is health in Illinois,” tered in Springfi eld. sippi River Transit at- ern Illinois providers Per the Illinois not until January, the to join the associa- said Haury. “Engag- It works toward the tempted to raise costs Open Meetings Act: city has time to dis- tion, strengthening ing actively with prevention of addic- in 2013, and that, too, If a change is made cuss moving forward the voice of southern behavioral health tion along with men- was thwarted by the in regular meeting on the project. Illinois in behavioral policy makers locally tal illness recovery dates, at least 10 days’ municipalities. The holiday lighted health public poli- and in Springfi eld is statewide. 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CHESTER CITY COUNCIL Maes appointed to vacated aldermen seat By Dan Zobel It was reported that the proved of $100,000 from The Chester city coun- complex has needed an the general fund to the cil had a busy Novem- irrigation system and fire protection fund and ber 4 meeting, including this will complete Field $461,000 of residual eq- adding an alderman, 1 and 2, as well as the uity from the natural gas promoting a police of- softball field. fund to the fire protection ficer to full time and Jeff Hammel was fund. purchasing an irrigation named a full-time police Clerk Bethany Berner system. officer. He previously was approved to open James D. Maes was ap- served the department a new bank account to pointed as Ward 2 alder- in a part-time capacity. process HRA payments man. He replaces Scott Police Chief Bobby using Integra Flex and Stumpe, who resigned in Helmers reported that to authorize Integra Flex October after moving out he has three qualified to issue health insurance of the ward. applicants for part-time claim payments. Mayor Tom Page noted employment that will be Attorney Jeff Kerk- that he had several good listed on an upcoming hover reported that the candidates approach him agenda. proposed amount for the From left are Carter Mathis, Anthony Davis, Katrina (Hopper) Davis for the position. The police departments tax levy is $901,669. and Kynzlie Davis. “(Maes) is a very intel- also taking applications Fire Chief Marty Bert ligent person,” Page told for the Shop with a Cop noted that his depart- the County Journal. “I event that will happen ment recently purchased think he has a lot of good later this year. a Polaris with foreign common sense and is The council ratified fire tax funds. eager to serve the com- action for RP Coatings The benefits of this ve- Cemetery wedding munity. He’ll also add a of Troy to conduct leak hicle include that it can By Travis Lott cheering me up. He al- of the moment Hopper little youth to our table.” repair and coat the floor be used for rescue mis- It’s not the wedding ways pushed me to be suggested the wedding In other news, the coun- and lower walls of lift sions and that a tank can announcement you see a better person,” Davis venue. “I wasn’t ex- cil approved, with Alder- station No. 1 for $22,700. be attached to its rear every day. said. pecting it whatsoever. man Ray Allison voting A 36-month contract when a regular tanker On the surface, a Davis said his father Obviously, I would love no, the installation of with Clear Wave Commu- is too big to get certain wedding in the Coul- also instilled in him a my dad to be there.” an irrigation system at nications was approved places. terville Cemetery on belief that he could do Aside from the ven- the Cohen Complex for for phone and internet The annual employee Halloween might seem anything he wanted. ue, the wedding was $18,000 from MPR Sup- at the sewer plant. Christmas party will be like a spooky way to Davis and Hopper fairly traditional. ply of St. Louis. Transfers were ap- December 13. celebrate All Hallow’s had been together Daughter Kynzlie was Eve, but the reason An- since February, and the maid of honor, son thony Davis and Kat- they decided to get Carter Mathis was the Affordable Care Act open enrollment rina Hopper decided to married. best man and the ring Open enrollment for year will be automati- they have a qualifying say their vows in the Davis thought they bearer was son Samuel the Affordable Care Act cally enrolled into the life event, such as get- graveyard goes much could leave an empty Davis. Health Insurance Care same plan or a similar ting married, becoming deeper. seat at the service to Hopper, 26, is the Act is open through De- one offered by the same a new parent or losing Davis’ father Samuel remember his dad, but daughter of Krystal cember 15, 2019. insurer for the 2020 health care coverage. died in 2004, when Da- Hopper suggested they Dukes and Matthew The Illinois Depart- plan year. For more information, vis was 8. do one better than that Bernico of Johnston ment of Insurance Get Covered Illinois go to getcovered.illinois. He was very close and bring the wedding City, Illinois. Davis’ recommends that con- is the official health in- gov/en or insurance.illi- with his father. to Samuel. mother is Kristina Da- sumers start shopping surance marketplace or nois.gov. “He was always mak- “Honestly, it was ut- vis-Needham of Coul- now to find the best in- exchange where Illinois ing me laugh and ter shock,” Davis said terville. surance plan for their consumers can pur- health care needs. chase health insurance “Similar to last year, coverage and apply for rates are trending subsidies and rebates ENDS downward and the from the federal gov- Unbelievable, SALE health insurance mar- ernment to help lower ketplace appears to their monthly premium OV. 13 have stabilized,” said costs. Absolutely True N Robert Muriel, IDOI di- Laura Pellikan, Get rector. “This is good Covered Illinois direc- news for Illinois con- tor, advises first-time HUGE SAVINGS sumers. 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On the falls. 11th hour of Veteran the 11th day of Day Trivia the 11th month Of the of that year 16 million an armistice, Americans Crowns in Coulterville a temporary who served Coulterville High School held its homecoming halt of aggressions, was ebrated with parades ans’ organizations, the during World War II, celebration November 2 highlighted by the declared between the Al- and public gatherings. word Armistice was about 558,000 are still crowning the homecoming king and queen. lied Forces and Germa- Businesses and schools replaced with the word alive. Paige Hand, the daughter of Joe and Carrie ny. WWI officially ended also had brief pauses Veterans. Thereafter, 2 million veterans Hand, was crowned queen, and Wyatt Jebron, with The Treaty of Ver- in activities at 11 a.m. to Veterans Day became a served during the Ko- the son of Tony Jebron and Sara Jebron, was sailles, signed on June celebrate the day. day to honor American rean War. crowned king. Submitted by Diana Cole 28, 1919. The end of WWI On November 11, veterans of all wars. 7 million veterans was generally regarded 1920 unidentified sol- In 1968, with the pas- served during the Vi- as the end of “the war to diers were buried at sage of the Uniforms etnam War. end all wars.” But it was Westminster Abbey in Holiday Bill, Veterans 5.5 million veterans Veterans day events the November 11 date London at the Arc de Day was moved to the served during the Per- the public believed was Triomphe. A year lat- 4th Monday of October. sian Gulf War. Chester Chester High School will host its annual veterans the day the war actually er, on November 11, an Its purpose was to en- 16.1 million living breakfast Friday, November 8 from 7:30 to 8:45. ended. unidentified American sure three-day week- veterans served dur- The school invites any veteran to attend the break- In November 1919, soldier, killed in WWI, ends for federal employ- ing at least one war. fast and interact with the high school students. President Woodrow was buried in Arling- ees so that they could 2 million veterans If anyone has any photos or memorabilia from Wilson officially pro- ton National Cemetery. celebrate four national are women. themselves or loved ones, they are welcome to set it claimed November 11 as On May 13, 1938 an holidays on Mondays— 6 million veterans up in the cafeteria. Armistice Day. He be- act of Congress was Washington’s Birthday, served in peacetime. For more information, call the school at 826-2302. gan that first celebra- approved which was Memorial Day, Veterans Great Britain, tion with the following “dedicated to the cause Day and Columbus Day. France, Australia words: “To us in Amer- of world peace and to Several states, though, and Canada also com- Lenzburg ica, the reflections be hereafter celebrat- did not agree with Vet- memorate the vet- The village of Lenzburg will hold a Veterans Day of Armistice Day will ed and known as Ar- erans Day being cel- erans of World War meal Monday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at be filled with solemn mistice Day.” That act ebrated on the 4th Mon- I and World War II on the community center. pride in the heroism of made Armistice Day a day. November 11 was a or near November 11th: This event is open to veterans and their families- those who died in the day of great historic and legal holiday celebrat- Canada has Remem- country’s service and patriotic significance to ing WWI veterans. brance Day, while Brit- Coulterville with gratitude for the them. They continued to The 83rd Congress, in ain has Remembrance Coulterville VFW Post 6865 will host a Veterans victory, both because of observe it on its original 1954, amended the 1938 Sunday (the second Day program and luncheon Monday, November 11 the thing from which date, obviously causing Act of Congress. By Sunday of November). for community veterans and their families. it has freed us and be- a great deal of confu- then the United States In Europe, Great Festivities begin at 11 a.m. cause of the opportuni- sion. had been through both Britain and the com- ty it has given America To end the confu- World War II and the monwealth countries it Campbell Hill to show her sympathy Korean War. Thou- sion, President Gerald is common to observe Campbell Hill American Legion Post 1096 with peace and justice sands of American sol- R. Ford, on September two minutes of silence will host its Veterans Day fried chicken dinner in the councils of the diers lost their lives 20, 1975, signed a law at 11 a.m. every Novem- Friday, November 8 from 4:30 to 7. nations.” fighting in these wars. which returned the ber 11. Veterans eat for free. The day would be cel- At the urging of veter- observance of Veter- PAGE 25 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 Disabled hunters now have blind at Pyramid

By Gretchen Steele fundraising banquets Disabled waterfowl and utilized part of the hunters now have a Waterfowl Heritage new blind for their use Fund dollars that are at Pyramid State Rec- returned to local Delta reational Area thanks Waterfowl Foundation to the Kaskaskia River chapters each year to Delta Waterfowl chap- impact public water- ter. fowl hunting and con- A dedication cere- servation efforts on a mony for the recently local level. constructed blind was Additional funding held October 30 mak- and in-kind donations ing the blind offi cially were received from open and ready for project partners Missis- hunters for the south- sippi Valley Duck Hunt- central waterfowl ers of Illinois, Hank’s season. Attending the Excavating and Land- ceremony were rep- scaping, D and D Homes resentatives from the and CND Homes. Illinois Department All construction of Natural Resources, work was provided by Delta Waterfowl, Mis- Kaskaskia River Delta sissippi Valley Duck Waterfowl chapter vol- Hunters of Illinois and unteers. the general public. “Our chapter recog- The blind, located in nized the need for a Pyramid’s Galum Unit modern, handicapped at waterfowl hunting accessible blind at Stake 3, is fully acces- Pyramid SRA, and sible for disabled hunt- through much hard ers, including a con- work, it is a dream crete parking/unload- that has come to frui- From left are Gary Stevenson, Dwayne Durr, Ron Joellenbeck, Dwayne Durr, Cha Hill, John ing area and rollway tion,” said Jesse Pees, Zimmerman, Gretchen Steele, Ben Campbell, Rhonda Greatting and Dave Khoderhandt. Photo from the parking area Kaskaskia River Delta by Gretchen Steele into the blind. Waterfowl chairman. The accessible blind “We hope that disabled abled Hunt events, Pyramid park will be recently completed able to assist in meet- is the product of mul- hunters will now be nesting structure proj- able to use the blind Pyramid State Recre- ing the objectives to tiyear project taken on able to enjoy the tradi- ects and habitat resto- for wildlife watching ation Area Strategic enhance hunting op- by the Kaskaskia River tions and heritage of ration projects, enable and photography, as Planning Report as an portunities at Pyramid Delta Waterfowl chap- waterfowl hunting for local donors and ban- well as during various effort to improve and State Recreation Area. ter in an effort to im- years to come. quet attendees to see sporting dog hunt test enhance public land Disabled hunters prove public hunting “This blind, along their dollars at work and training activities. hunting opportunities interested in utiliz- accessibility for those with other Water- in a tangible way.” Construction of a at the site. ing the blind should who are differently fowl Heritage projects Additionally, during handicapped-accessi- Kaskaskia River contact Pyramid State abled. Funding for throughout southwest- the months that there ble waterfowl hunting Delta Waterfowl and Recreational Area at the project came via ern Illinois, such as are no open waterfowl blind was identifi ed its volunteers and sup- 618-357-2574 for more the chapter’s annual First Hunt and Dis- seasons, visitors to as an objective in the porters are proud to be information. Illinois tourism increased in 2018 Caring and Sharing holiday schedule The Caring and from pet hair and merchandise. Tourism coming to business. for the state and local Sharing Thrift Shop smoke odor—will re- The holiday debut Illinois in 2018 had Visitor expenditures communities. Visitor in Pinckneyville has sume until Friday, De- will be Saturday, No- a positive impact in hit $41.7 billion, repre- expenditures saves the announced its sched- cember 20. vember 9 from 9 to 3. a number of areas, senting a 5.1 increase average Illinois house- ule for the upcoming After December 20, The shop will be based off fi gures from in visitor spending. hold over $1,300 in tax- holiday season. donations of all kinds closed for Thanks- the Illinois Depart- That increase is high- es per year. Patrons are asked will be closed until giving Wednesday, ment of Commerce and er than the national Job creation also ben- to withhold any dona- Monday, January 6. November 27 through Economic Opportunity. visitor growth rate of efi tted, with 342,300 tions except Christ- The shop will be Monday, December 2. In 2018, Illinois wel- 4.9 percent. jobs being generated, mas items and toys closed Monday, No- It will be closed for comed more than 117 There was $3.3 bil- until December 2. vember 4 through Christmas from De- million visitors, which lion in state and local an increase of 5,200 After that date, dona- Friday, November 8 cember 21 at 1 until was up three million tax revenue generated jobs. tions of all kinds—in so volunteers may Thursday, January 2 from 2017. from visitor spending, For more informa- good condition, free change to holiday at 9 a.m. Of that amount, 84 up 7.1 percent. tion about Illinois tour- percent were for lei- This created an ad- ism, go to enjoyillinois. sure and 16 percent for ditional $220.8 million com. SALUTING OUR VETERANS

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For their courage, hard work and dedication to their country, we salute our resident veterans and the men and women of our armed forces past and present. It is because of their sacrifice that America remains the land of the free, and we thank them for protecting our citizens and our country. VETERANS’ BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY. An Affordable, Assisted Lifestyle Community For Senior Adults The Manor At Craig Farms 3030 State St. • Chester • 826-1400 www.manoratcraigfarms.com PAGE 26 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019

RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD Illinois Separation organization makes plea By Dan Zobel Proctor said the move- state. there is an upside and The Randolph County ment has gained a lot “Not just our roads, a down side. We’d like Board of Commission- of support across the Gathering petitions in hopes but our water ways and to know what the down ers took action on only state, including signa- all the things that we side is. So, if you could one item during its tures in Chicago. to get referendum on ballot benefi t from the state help us, that would be November 1 meeting, As of October 9, Proc- of Illinois, whether great.” but heard a plea from tor stated that the it’s IDNR, the shoot- In other news, White a representative of the counties of Effi ngham, run. It doesn’t matter “Certainly, there are ing complex and all of and Chairman Dave Illinois Separation or- Marion, Fayette and how we vote or what some resources that those things,” Kiehna Holder were appoint- ganization. Jefferson have voted we want, we have no come to southern Il- said. ed to the county Local The board approved to put the question on power or so. (Chicago) linois from all over Seeing some exact Emergency Planning an engineering agree- the ballot. In addition to is embarrassed of us, the state,” Kiehna said. fi gures were important Committee. ment, not to exceed that, enough signatures as well, and don’t want “When you’re talking to Kiehna so the county Steve Gonzalez was $28,000, with Rhutasel have been gathered to anything to do with us.” about 80 percent of could know if it could appointed to the Edgar and Associates in re- force the question onto Proctor added that the people living up actually survive with- Lakes Drainage District gards to designing a the ballot in Pope, Cum- the rest of the state’s in the collar counties out Chicago. and Earl Dorf to the Til- bridge in Road District berland and Edwards. economics is being and in Chicago, obvi- “I wouldn’t want our den Fire District Board. 3 over Horse Creek. “So far, in Randolph drained because all ously there’s money tax burdens to go up Angela Oathout, Ran- three or four times in County highway en- County, I’ve gathered the money is going to that comes down to us dolph County Health order to keep what gineer Mike Riebeling over 150 signatures Chicago. from the entire state, Department adminis- we got,” Kiehna said, stated the hope is to and I have other peo- “We would still whether it’s for Chester trator, reported that the build the bridge next ple who are gathering “since we wouldn’t have have plenty of mon- Mental Health Center, IPlan was approved by year, but that matters signatures,” Proctor the 80 percent of the ey,” claimed Proctor. Menard Correctional the board of health and how long it takes to said. “Our hope is that population that lives up “They’re actually driv- Center or simply our awaits state approval. design and if the right the county board would there.” ing out jobs in southern roads. The board will act funding is available. vote to allow this ques- Proctored noted that Illinois with the way “When we’re talking at one of its next two Corey Proctor spoke to tion on the ballot so all there are a lot of people their politics are being about 34,000 people liv- meetings as to wheth- the board from Illinois registered voters can in the Chicago area run. So, we would have ing in Randolph County er to make the county Separation. have their decision on on the welfare system less employment oppor- and we have some of available to cannabis “We are gathering pe- their own.” that is draining a lot tunities down here if it those state resources, dispensaries. titions in every county Commissioner Marc like jobs from the pris- of the rest of the state’s continues the way it is.” “I have seen nothing in Illinois in order to Kiehna asked Proctor Commissioner Ron- on and jobs from the economic standing. He during the state veto get the referendum to give the board some nie White and Kiehna mental health center, said he would try to get session that makes it question on the ballot reasons as to why it both requested Proctor are we endangering some fi gures and reit- seem like anything will of, should we separate should be put on the to provide concrete fi g- those jobs by signing erated that the Chicago be changed with the from Chicago?” Proc- ballot. ures on those claims. off on this and splitting area is draining the legislation,” Kiehna tor said. “In an effort to “Basically, (Chicago’s) Kiehna had some the state out?” rest of the state, as well. said. “So, we should get it on the statewide politics don’t repre- concerns over the fact Kiehna added that “There are no slam have this on our agen- ballot, we’re working to sent ours whatsoever,” that Randolph Coun- there is a lot to think dunks in this world get it on county ballots Proctor said. “We don’t ty receives help from about when it comes to when it comes to mak- da at one of our next fi rst in order to gain have a voice with the the state in numerous the county and how it ing a decision,” Kiehna meetings. I have my traction.” way our state is being ways. benefi ts from the entire said. “We always realize mind made up.” Human Service A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES: Center gets drug-free OUR VETERANS On Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication and loyalty of our nation’s military veterans. Throughout history, their hard work and communities grant sacrifice have kept us safe and protected our freedom. We owe them a debt of U.S. Representative and communications gratitude that can never be repaid, and we salute them for their service. To all of the Mike Bost announced campaigns. brave men and women who have sacrificed to put their country first, we thank you. October 30 that the Hu- “Families and commu- man Services Center nities across southern of Southern Metro East Illinois have been dev- was awarded a $125,000 astated by substance grant through the abuse,” Bost said. “Drug Drug-Free Communi- addiction doesn’t care ties Support Program. about your age, race, Arlen Carson Garret Huggins J. Gregg Fozard Sherry Fulk Serving 47,000 resi- gender or socio-eco- A special thank you USMC US Army US Army Reserves US Army dents, including those nomic status, which Board Member Maintenance Technician Medical Director Auxiliary Member in Randolph County, the makes it all the more to our PCH Family Human Service Center important that we teach of Southern Metro East our children of the dan- and Southern Illinois gers of drug use. This of Veterans for their Substance Abuse Alli- grant will help the Hu- ance aim to strengthen man Services Center courage, sacrifice community involve- of Southern Metro East ment in local efforts to continue their work and service. Bill Roe Gary Timpner Dave Trover Ray Yeager to prevent youth sub- to educate children in US Army US Army US Army Reserves US Army Board Member Auxiliary Member Auxiliary Member Auxiliary Member stance misuse through Randolph County about drug take back events, the dangers of these parent community edu- substances so that we cation events, youth-led can stop drug use or prevention activities abuse before it starts.” Pinckneyville 5383 State Route 154 Community Hospital Pinckneyville, IL 62274 618-357-2187 Leading the way to a healthier tomorrow. www.pvillehosp.org

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AVA CITY COUNCIL City will soon accept online debit/credit card payments The city of Ava con- able to pay with a deb- the council accepted the fi re department tinues to modernize it or credit card. the bid of ACIX of making up the bal- its water bill collec- However, custom- Chester to replace a ance. tion process. ers who use the ser- four-inch water me- Kueker’s Landscap- Now that the new vice will be charged ter that serves Sharp ing of Perryville electronic water me- a transaction fee of Rock Falls with one will plant 19 trees ters that transmit $1.75 for amounts up of the new electronic throughout the city’s readings back to a to $50 and 3.5 percent meters. parks and landscape computer in the city for any amount over As reported last the gazebo in Smysor Our Prices Won’t hall have been in- $50. month, the meter is Park and the Vancil stalled, city offi cials Customers will not about fi ve feet un- Community Center in are preparing to ac- be required to use the der ground, and Ava Bower Park for a total Scare YOu! cept water usage pay- service and can still maintenance workers cost of $9,889. Trust Our Experienced Mechanics ments over the inter- pay by check or cash do not feel comfort- The Ministerial Al- To Do A/C & Heating Repairs, Tune-Ups, net. to avoid the transac- able changing it out. liance will decorate Transmissions, Engine Rebuilding, Monday night, the tion fees. ACIX’s bid was the Smysor Park for the Brakes, Radiators, Gas Tank Repair, city council agreed to CourtMoney does lower of two received Christmas season, Plastic Tank Radiator Repair, use a fi rm known as not charge the city at $2,900. and there will be car- 3-D Wheel Alignments & More! CourtMoney as its on- for the service. In other action, the olling in the park De- A FULL-SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE CENTER line collections ven- While the council fi re department is cember 11 at 6 p.m. dor. According to its approved the par- purchasing six new The next round of Gerald’s website, CourtMoney ticipation in the pro- portable radios at a committee meetings, serves hundreds of gram, the start date is total cost of $12,000. which are open to the Radiator & government agencies still to be determined. The council agreed to public, will take place across the U.S. Regarding another put $4,000 toward the November 25 at the Automotive Customers will be water-related matter, purchase price with city hall. 14 Westwood Drive • Steeleville • 965-3323

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MAIN 10:00am-3:00pm Monday - Saturday 133 Foss Rd. | Ava, IL 62907 AVA • 618-521-7612 Open ‘Til 4:30 Thursday & Friday Until Christmas Ph: 618-426-9618 PAGE 28 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 OBITUARIES MADELYN L. HILL GLADYS L. BAYER BERNICE M. KICKHAM Madelyn L. Hill, 72, Gladys L. Bayer, 92, Bernice M. Kickham, of Pinckneyville, died of Percy, died at 2:40 90, of Rockwood, died Saturday, November 2, a.m. Sunday, November at 4:57 p.m. Friday, No- 2019 at 8:45 a.m. in her 3, 2019 at Randolph vember 1, 2019 at SIH home. County Care Center in Memorial Hospital in Madelyn was born Sparta. Carbondale. June 30, 1947 in Sparta Gladys was born in She was born to Elmer to Rodney David and Willisville April 13, and Audrey Whitley 1927 to Fritz and Alma Elizabeth Bryan Mont- Williford July 14, 1929 Thies Gerberding. gomery. in St. Louis. She married Uhe Bay- She married Dale er at Peace Lutheran She married E. Pat- Hill June 24, 1967 at Church in Steeleville rick Kickham in 1950 Coulterville Methodist November 17, 1961. He in St. Louis. Church. He survives. preceded her in death June 26, 1994. Bernice had worked as Madelyn had worked Gladys was a homemaker and a member of Peace a salesperson for Sears for Decca Records, Phelps Dodge, Flower Patch, Lutheran Church in Steeleville. She liked to go for 10 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Marsden Dental office and Davison Dental office to yard sales. Catholic Church in Chester. as dental office manager. She was a member of Gladys is survived by son Steven (Martha) She is survived by children Kathleen (Mark) Pinckneyville Community Hospital Auxiliary and Wydeck of Steeleville; stepdaughters Deborah Albrecht of Rockwood, Pat (Karen) Kickham of Coulterville United Methodist Church where she (Roger) Reiman of Ava and Betty (Jake) Clinton Texarkana, Arkansas, Peggy (Kevin) Cull of Troy, was very active and served as a Sunday School of Rancho Cucamonga, California; stepdaughter- Missouri, Jeannie Kickham of Garland, Texas, teacher and also served on many committees. Mad- in-law Ramona Bayer of Steeleville; seven grand- Teri Methvin of Lewisville, Texas, Mike (Terry) elyn enjoyed meeting and playing dominoes and children and 11 great-grandchildren. Kickham of St. Louis, Tim (Elizabeth) Kickham bunco with friends, traveling, her grandchildren Gladys was also preceded in death by her parents, of Panama City, Florida, Jan Kickham and Chris and being at their school or sport activities. first husband Robert Wydeck, stepson Dean, one Kickham of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kenneth (Sarah) She is also survived by son Paul (Shelly) Hill of grandson and brother Vernon Gerberding. Kickham of Norman, Oklahoma and Kari (Dave) Portland, Oregon; daughter Laura (Gerry) Whitley Graveside services were held Wednesday, Novem- Williams of Garden City, Michigan; sister Louise of Du Quoin; brother Raymond (Edith Ann) Mont- ber 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery in Bowles of Overland, Missouri; 24 grandchildren; Steeleville with Rev. Brad Geary officiating. gomery of Coulterville; grandchildren Katrina 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great- Wilson’s Funeral Home in Percy assisted the fam- Whitley (fiance Jamie Lance), Olivia Whitley and grandchildren. ily with arrangements. Nikolaus Hill; great-grandchild Easton Lance; Memorials may be given to the Alzheimers As- She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother-in-law Rick True of Richview, Illinois and sociation or National Kidney Foundation. son Peter, son Steven Kickham, daughter-in-law close cousins. Carolyn Kickham, son-in-law Cronce Nowotny, She was preceded in death by her parents, broth- brothers Bill, Stan and Ron Williford and sisters er Myron D. Montgomery and sister Alice True. DALE E. Etta Mae Licavoli and Dorothy Harris. Visitation will be held at Coulterville United HEGGEMEIER Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Methodist Church Thursday, November 7, 2019 Dale E. Heggemeier, November 6, 2019 at St. Mary Church of Divine 80, of Coulterville, died from 10 until 11 a.m. Services will follow with Maternity in Ellis Grove with Father Larry Lemay Monday, November 4, Pastor Kimberly Allen officiating. Burial will be at officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cem- 2019 at 1:35 a.m. at a later date at Coulterville City Cemetery. Coulterville Rehabili- etery in Chester. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville is assisting tation and Health Care Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted the the family with arrangements. Center. family with arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Coulterville Dale was born Sep- Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic United Methodist Church or Juvenile Diabetes tember 24, 1939 in Church or St. Mary’s Catholic School in Chester. Research Foundation. Swanwick to Elmer Christian and Minnie CAROLYN A. BROWN Bingle Heggemeier. He married Lois Ann Brown, Carolyn A., LELA MAE SHEMONIC (nee Vitoux), died Fri- Lela Mae Shemonic, Wheeles. She survives. Dale proudly served in the U. S. Army and was a day, October 25, 2019. 88, of Steeleville, died pressman for Sparta Printing for 36 years. He liked She was born to Ron at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, gardening, working on small engines, mowing and Imogene “Imy” Vi- October 30, 2019 at grass and spending leisure time with his friends. toux; beloved wife of Three Springs Lodge He is also survived by sons Scott (Danielle) Schaf- Mark V. Brown; dear in Chester. fer of St. Louis, Kevin (Debra) Heggemeier, Dan sister to Suzy (Bill) Lela was born Febru- (Laura) Schaffer and Glen Heggemeier, all of Coul- Schulenburg, Kurt ary 11, 1931 in Chester terville; daughter Tanya (David) Morrow of Sparta; (Dina) Vitoux and Brett to Vernon and Hannah brother Wayne (Kelly) Heggemeier of New Athens; (Sharon) Vitoux; birth Hapke Eggemeyer. five grandchildren Josh, Justin, Wesley, Samantha mother to Aaron; dear She married Elmer and Mallory; four great-grandchildren; sister-in- aunt to many. J. Shemonic Novem- law Virginia Heggemeier of Freeburg; good friend Carolyn lived in Il- ber 2, 1952 at Peace George Waller; nieces and nephews. linois for the last 31 Lutheran Church and He was preceded in death by his parents and years with husband, Mark. She loved her collec- they shared 66 years brothers Larry, Wilbur, Don and Earl Heggemeier. tions, her pets, nature and, most of all, family. She Services were held at Pyatt Funeral Home in of marriage before he fought a brave 2-year battle with cancer. Coulterville Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10 preceded her in death May 26, 2019. Memorial visitation is Saturday, November 16, She was a homemaker and worked with her a.m. with Pastor Paul Hahn officiating. Burial was in Coulterville City Cemetery. 2019 at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m. at husband Elmer operating the family business, St. Philip’s United Church of Christ, 10708 Lavinia Shemonic Brothers for over 60 years. Lela was a Memorials may be made to Coulterville VFW post 6865. in Affton, Missouri. member of Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, Bopp Chapel in Kirkwood, Missouri is assisting BBK American Legion Auxiliary Post 480 in Steel- the family with arrangements. eville and the WELCA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Lela is survived by her children Donald (Linda) THOMAS DALE THROOP Society, StandUpToCancer.org, Stray Rescue and Shemonic of Franklin, Tennessee, Cindy (Gary) Thomas Dale Throop, the Humane Society of Missouri. Vaughan of Ball Ground, Georgia, David (Lisa) 76, of Du Quoin, died Shemonic of Rockwood and Christine (Eric) Brown at 10:29 a.m. Sunday, of Pflugerville, Texas; grandchildren Amy, Kelly, November 3, 2019 at his JEAN ALICE Brian, Brad, Grant, Lochlan and John; great- home surrounded by his grandchildren Collen, Brayden, Anna, London, BOTTINO wife and kids. Jean Alice Bottino, 82, Ellie, Kaden and Lana and sister Elaine (Dennis) Tom was born February of Marissa, died Mon- McClure of Chester. 11, 1943, in Woodhall, day, November 4, 2019 Mrs. Shemonic was also preceded in death by her Illinois to Clarence and parents, son Ronald, daughter Nancy, grandsons Vivian Johnson Throop. at Pinckneyville Nurs- Cody, Tyler and Adam and great-granddaughter He married his bride ing and Rehab Center. Allysa. and love of his life Patri- She was born Septem- Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 3, cia Ann Patterson September 30, 1961 in Percy. She ber 19, 1937 to Harold 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville with survives. Eugene and Theo May Minister Deb Rathert and Julie Posth officiating. Their happy ever after produced four beautiful chil- Moak King. Burial was in the church cemetery. dren, Curtis Lee (Bridget) Throop of Steeleville, Tina She married Charles Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville assisted the Ranee Crum of Freeman and Carol Jean (Shawn) Baldi Edward “Red” Bot- family with arrangements. of Freeman Spur, Illinois and Angel Ann (Mitch) Cooper tino October 31, 1965 Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Asso- of Danville, Indiana. He is grandpa to 10 treasured at First United Methodist Church in Marissa. He ciation or Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. grandbabies Brandy Nichole Tripp, Heath Thomas preceded her in death July 7, 1985. (Coleen), Kristin Nicole, Travis Harold Crum; Jessica She was a retired bookkeeper and pharmacy Ranee, Ashlyn Suzanne Baldi, Jacob Ryan, Maddisen technician. She was a U.S. Navy veteran. Lynna, Olivia Ruth and Ethan Thomas Cooper. The joy She is survived by daughters Linda (Kent) Shu- EARL A. EBERS of his retirement was his seven great-grandbabies Con- Earl A. Ebers, 66, of bert of Nashville, Illinois, Denise Ashdown of nor, Kenlee, Korbin, Skyler, Lillyuana, Abigail, Tinsley Millstadt and Kelly (Wayne) Foster of Freeburg; Willisville, died at 1:11 and two great-grandgirls due soon. a.m. Friday, November stepdaughters Denise (the late Kenny) Dorf of He was a loving husband of 58 years who shared his Tilden and Tina (Bill) Hillebrandt of Chesterfield, 1, 2019 at Sparta Com- profession of over-the-road truck driving with his bride, Missouri; brothers Bill (Karen) King of Marissa munity Hospital. Pat for over 36 years. and Steven (Anne) King of Clinton, Missouri; sister Earl was born Septem- He was a friend to everyone he met and enjoyed shar- ber 15, 1953 in Chester ing stories of his life and his family. He loved spending Kathy Yurgec of Freeburg; grandchildren Brock to Arnold and Loriena time with his bride, his babies and all of his grand- (Lara) Holston, Alicia Sweet, Breck, Briana and Mayer Ebers. babies. He also loved gardening, camping, fishing, Bryce Foster; step granddaughter Jenny Dorf and He married Brenda being in the kitchen cooking for his family, sitting on great-grandchildren Madison and Blaize Foster, Gall March 5, 1974 the patio drinking coffee with his bride and watching Sutton and Asher Sweet and Tucker Holston. in Rome, Georgia. She his birds and squirrels. She was also preceded in death by her parents, survives. He is also survived by his four beautiful children; his brother-in-law Donald Yurgec and step grandson Earl was a retired iron 10 treasured grandbabies; seven great-grandbabies; Joshua Dorf. worker, a member of sisters Irene Thies and Mary Stork; brother Bill John- Visitation will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. son; nieces and nephews. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steeleville and Friday, November 8, 2019 at First United Meth- He was preceeded in death by his parents, father-in- Ironworkers Local 396 in St. Louis. Earl enjoyed odist Church in Marissa. Services will follow with law Willard Patterson, brother and sister-in-law Eugene watching sports especially the St. Louis Cardinals Rev. David Nottrott officiating. Burial will be in and Janet Throop, half-brother Ora (Dink) Throop and Marissa Township Cemetery. and St. Louis Blues. brothers-in-law Dean Patterson and Bill Royster. Earl is also survived by children Michelle (Wil- Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa is as- Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November sisting the family with arrangements. lard) Guebert of Percy, Greg (Stacey) Ebers of 9, 2019 and from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Novem- Nashville, Illinois, Lori (Don Ray) Williams of Memorials may be made to First United Methodist ber 10, 2019 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville. Church of Marissa or the Marissa library. Percy; grandchildren Courtney, Damien and Emma Services will follow with Pastor Doug Rice officiating. Williams and Darin Guebert; his mother of Steel- Burial will be in Cutler Cemetery. eville; siblings Linda (Leon) Ward of Cedar Bluff, Memorials may be made to the American Cancer DEAN F. KUEKER Alabama, Bill (Barbara) Ebers of Fort Wayne, Society. Dean F. Kueker, 75, of Ellis Grove, died at 10:16 Indiana and Steve (Dorothy) Ebers of Gaylesville, a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Southeast Hos- Alabama; nieces and nephews. CLIFFORD F. STELLHORN pital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Ebers was preceded in death by his father, Visitation will be Friday, November 8, 2019 from son Randall and sister Karen Williams. Clifford F. Stellhorn, 85, of Red Bud, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Red Bud Care Center. 4 to 8 p.m. at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester Visitation will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 4, and Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9 to 11 a.m. from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Home in 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud with at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Evansville. Ser- Steeleville and from noon to 1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Rev. Mark Nebel officiating. Burial was in Trinity vices will follow with Rev. Mark Nebel officiating. Lutheran Church in Steeleville Services will follow Lutheran Cemetery in Red Bud (Prairie). Burial will be in Ellis Grove City Cemetery. with Rev. William F. Engfehr officiating. Burial will Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud assisted the fam- Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Associa- be in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. ily with arrangements. tion or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Building Fund. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran School Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Association or the Illinois Society for Autism. in Red Bud. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 29 Tilden Food Pantry moves to new location The Tilden Food 6865, which presented Pantry has completed a $200 check to the its move to its new lo- pantry. cation in the former Anyone who would Tilden Grade School like to make a mon- building at 540 Pine etary donation can do Street. so in person at the Til- The food pantry den Elevator offi ce or is open the fi rst and by sending a check to third Tuesdays of each the Tilden Food Pan- month. Those who uti- try, PO Box 133, Tilden, lize the food pantry Illinois 62292. should enter through The pantry served the building’s north- 384 families account- east entrance. ing for 938 family A chili and soup members in July, 394 dinner to benefi t the families with 1,117 fam- pantry, held in con- ily members in August junction with the open and 365 families with house for the food pan- 1,059 family members try, Tilden village hall in September. October and police station, was saw 380 families with held November 3. All of 1,050 family members. those offi ces are now Tilden’s food pantry located in the former covers a large area school building. so that smaller local Food pantry orga- communities have the nizers also expressed same opportunity for Steeleville Class of ’69 their appreciation to help regarding nutri- The Steeleville High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 50-year class reunion at the home of Coulterville VFW Post tional needs. Donna and Mark Humphrey on the Lake of Egypt. Twenty-fi ve classmates and 15 spouses visited, looked at yearbooks and class trip pictures and shared stories during lunch and dinner. Shown in front from left are Mark Goetting, Jenith Eggemeyer Henson, Kay Maasberg Durkee, Carolyn Dierks Crutchlow, Marilyn Meyer, Sharon Weaver Rednour and JoAnn Brelje Mevert. Second row: Hope Fiene, Willene Duensing McCarty, Linda Wolters Kraus, Donna Kober Niedringhaus, Shelley Covey Wolter, Bonnie Meyerhoff Stehle, Doris Bollman Soles, Linda Husband Appel, Donna Walker Humphrey and Bonnie Abernathy Ranta. Back row: Bruce Mathis, Dr. Tom Riley, Rich Kraus, Mike Joost, John Parsons, Mel Buescher, Curtiss Wittbracht and Dr. Richard Dreyer.

Kim Kellerman Saluting Perry County Circuit Clerk AND

Staff Monday, SALUTE November 11 We Are Giving All Veterans OUR & Active Military Personnel MILITARY FREE THANK A VETERAN, $6 Lunch Chicken Strips Or Double SUPPORT OUR Cheeseburger Meal At left is Leslie McBride, co-director of the Til- TROOPS AND PRAY den Food Pantry, with John Rainey represent- 100 Jackson St. 304 W. Grant ing Coulterville VFW Post 6865. The post made Sparta Coulterville a $200 donation to the pantry. FOR THEIR FAMILIES 443-3054 758-2822 We salute our Veterans We don't know them all but oo them all.

JERRY L. REPPERT Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve. 21 Years Service Public Affairs Office, Nuclear Weapons Training Officer Also Saluting Our Driver John Kirby For His Service 148 West Broadway | Sparta In The Navy WWW.REPPERTSALES.COM Thank You VETERANS Reminder, We Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving At Both Locations SPARTA & PERCY PAGE 30 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 SOCIETY and Addy, Andy, Pam, Wanda’s birthday will trivia letter when we Emily, Sophia and Dan- be November 17. signed our name to at- ny, Don and I drove to On Sunday, the fol- tending. Evansville Mt. Vernon. There we lowing traveled to Mt. Allene Becker re- met Betsy and John, Vernon to celebrate ceived one for answer- News Greg, Noah, a friend Greg Kueker’s birth- ing eight out of 12 By Eloise Kueker Jane and the bride and day and then they met right. I’m sorry but I 449-2043 groom for lunch. We for an evening din- didn’t catch the names had a wonderful time ner at Applebees, fol- of the other winners. but, of course, it was lowed by cake at Greg’s Sunshine girl re- Recently we had some too short. house. Those attend- ported sending get- wonderful overnight Happy November ing were the guest of well cards to Maedell guests. birthday to Maedell honor, Greg, Malachi, Renner and Eileen Our granddaughter, Renner, Eleana Pautler, Becky, Alistair and Heinen, plus birthday 1st Lt. Betsy Kueker Nolan Mudd, Andrew Ady Forsythe, Noah cards for the October called on a Tuesday Walter, Katie Jeffers, Kueker, Jacob Kueker birthdays. evening and asked if Kent Kattenbraker, and Don and Eloise Since November she and her friend, JoAnn McConachie, Kueker. will be the month of John Hernandez, Jerry Carpenter, Gary The Evansville Senior Thanksgiving, we hope could spend the night Guseman, Angie Lar- Citizens met Wednes- to have turkey and here. And, of course, gent, Ron Kueker. day, October 9 at the stuffi ng made by Ben we said yes. Then the Happy 50th anniver- American Legion. The Picou once again. wheels began to turn. I sary to Steve and Bar- nurses from the health Hope to see all of you need to clean. I need to bara Zweigart. department were on at our next meeting. It get some groceries. So Happy October an- hand to give fl u shots. will be Wednesday, No- Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Davis the next two days were niversary to Jim and The nurses, Angie Hei- vember 13, so please try Katrina Hopper of Johnston City and Anthony spent preparing for this Angie Cissell. man and Kelly Bow- to come. Davis of Pinckneyville were united in marriage event. Since Betsy left Happy November an- man from Chester were St. Peter’s Lutheran Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Coulterville for the Air Force three niversary to Rick and also present to take Church invites all to at- City Cemetery. Sam Fricke offi ciated the 4:30 and a half years ago, Liza Zweigart, Bob and blood pressures and tend their annual kettle p.m. ceremony. we have only seen her Lelia DeRousse, Kevin blood tests. Many took beef and ham dinner Parents of the bride are Krystal Dukes and twice before this. She and Carla Long, Mike advantage of the flu Sunday, November 10 Matthew Bernico of Johnston City. is stationed at a base in and Nancy Rains and shots and the tests. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents of the groom are Samuel E. Davis and Las Vegas. We went to Don and myself. A thank you to Verna The menu includes Kristina Davis-Needham. visit her in September We extend our sincere Moeller for providing mashed potatoes, corn, Maid of honor was Kynzlie Davis of Coulter- green beans, slaw and of 2018. Then when she sympathy to the family the ham for our dinner ville. homemade dessert. came back to Mt. Ver- of Dean Kueker. and to Allene Becker Best man was Carter Mathis. Ring bearer was Carryouts available. non for her brothers Congratulations to and Joan Mudd for Samuel Davis. Church service is at graduations, we got to Christ Our Savior stu- furnishing little bags Following the ceremony a reception was held 8:30 a.m. see her in May. Now she dents King Riley Smith of candy for all. in Pinckneyville. was fl ying back to be in and Queen Lindsey There were 27 mem- EAC news a friends wedding. Johnston. bers and guests attend- The EAC Eagles bas- Thursday came and Allene Becker celebrating. The guests were ketball team will host their fl ight was to land ed her 94th birthday Dianna Bievenue and the teams from St. John Marriage in St. Louis around mid- with plenty of food and Lavern Hennrich. Hope Lutheran of Chester night. She thought they fun. On Thursday, she, they all enjoyed the Tuesday, November 12 licenses would be here between her sister Wanda Long, meeting. beginning at 6 p.m. The 1:30 and 2 a.m. When Allene’s daughter Deb- Birthday members EAC B team will travel Kyle Joseph Liefer, Co- I got up at 12:30 to use bie Largent and several were Joan Mudd, Kenny to St. Libory for a game lumbia, Illinois, Laney the bathroom I could of Allene’s cousins cel- Conner, Elaine Burmeis- Thursday, November 14 Johnelle Austin, Red not go back to sleep, so ebrated at Reids’ Har- ter, and Allene Becker. with the game begin- Bud I waited up for them. I t vest House in Chester. We sang happy birthday ning at 6 p.m. Roger K. Norfolk Jr., was storming and rain- Then Friday, Allene was to all. Since Allene did Evansville Enterprise Lively Amy L. Prange, both of ing and I was praying treated to a delicious lun- not send herself a birth- November 1, 1940 Jonathan and Kayla Chester for God to give them a cheon provided by her day card, Joan Mudd Due to a change in Lively of Sparta an- Lane Edward Gibbs, safe journey. god daughter, Marilyn had one and passed it the train schedule, the nounce the birth of a Alyssa Marie Hoops, Around 1:45 I mes- Helton. Other guests around for all to sign morning mail is now son. both of Chester saged her and found bringing food and gifts and write a note. Allene delivered a half hour Hudson John Scott Lucas D. Blumhorst, out they were still at were Bob and Lelia DeR- thanked all. later. Lively was born at 1:01 Addieville, Illinois, the airport waiting ousse, Wanda Long, June Attendance prizes Leroy Meyer broke a.m. Thursday, October Shayna L. Phillips, Mt. on the rental car that Smith, Janet Louveau, were given to Joyce his left arm while 10, 2019 at Memorial Vernon they had arranged for Becky Forsythe, Ady For- Vaughn, Marie Don- playing on the school Hospital in Carbondale. David Ray Missel- back in Vegas. Well, by sythe, Damian, Jen and jon, Elaine Burmeister, grounds. Joe Sparks He weighed 7 pounds horn, Campbell Hill, then, there was no way Lucas Fay, Eloise Kueker, Duke Kessler, Joy Kes- broke his arm when 2.6 ounces and was 20 Kelley Charlene Crook, I could sleep. Finally Peggy Sauer and Linda sler, Martha Oakley, he was returning home inches long. Evansville around 4:45 a.m. they Hinnrich. Allene Becker, Wanda from school. Terrell Maternal grandpar- pulled up here, frus- Since the four Heu- Long, Verna Mueller, Chambers suffered a ents are Scott Jeffers trated, tired and hun- man sisters did not Teresa Weakly, glen fractured collar bone of Steeleville and Angie gry. After eating just get to celebrate their Lemmerman, Dianna when a boy on a bike Zang of Chester. Ma- Divorces a little bit they hit the individual birthdays Bievenue, Lavern Hen- ran into him. Floyd ternal great-grandpar- Patricia R. Rieke, peti- sack. But they were up with each other, all nrich, Marge Abell, Hennrich suffered a ents are Jim and June tioner, Darren P. Rieke. at 8 a.m. so they could of them got to blow Boniface Becker, Bren- dislocated collar bone Jeffers of Steeleville, Dissolution of marriage get to Mt. Vernon for out candles and we all da (Pete) Dressell, Max- when the tractor he Margie Colvis of Ellis was granted October wedding stuff. sang happy birthday to ine Glasscock, Mary was riding overturned, Grove and the late Dan- 24, 2019. We made arrange- them. June’s birthday Mulholland, Red Beck- pinning him partially iel “Butch” Weaver. Rebecca Ann Koen, ments to meet them in was June 30, Lelia’s er, Wanda Conner, Ken- beneath it. Paternal grandpar- petitioner, David Paul Mt. Vernon for lunch birthday was Septem- ny Conner, Bob DeRous- A baby girl was born ents are Mike Lively Koen. Dissolution of on Sunday. So Malachi, ber 13, Allene’s birth- se and Lelia DeRousse. to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sr. and Jennifer Smith marriage was granted Becky, Abby, Alistair day was October 26 and We were all given a Hinderer. of Waterloo and Dee October 21, 2019. Sauerhage of Sparta. Jessica Renner, peti- program at Trico El- at the school. Congratu- ing Center. They make Paternal great-grand- tioner, Joshua Renner. ementary School. We lations to Paige Hand, great Christmas gifts. parents are Joanna Dissolution of marriage Coulterville enjoyed the program. daughter of Joe and You can sign up to pur- Lively of Sparta and was granted October24, and Swanwick Afterwards, we met Carrie Hand for being chase an eight- inch or the late Larry Lively, 2019. Terie Brewer, Elodie crowned queen and 6-inch crock and there Cheryl and Steven Teel Julie L. Jones, peti- and Daxton Stewart at Wyatt Jebron, son of is also a tree ornament. of Du Quoin and the late tioner, John C. Jones. ByNews Diana Cole Brunzeez for supper. Tony Jebron and Sara All orders must be in by Adrian Sauerhage. Dissolution of marriage 758-2880 Agnes Grafton will Jebron as king. November 14. You can Hudson joins a broth- was granted October celebrate her 99th Brian Reid was home also call Jenny Dyson er Mason. 23, 2019. Congratulations to birthday this week. for a visit from Indi- at 317-4933. Coulterville Rehabili- Happy birthday Agnes. ana. He will be going to The Coulterville His- tation and Care Center Condolences to the Ohio for more training torical Society Museum • • for receiving the Amer- • family of Madelyn in lineman work. will be open from 10 St. Mary’s Antique Mall ican Healthcare As- Montgomery Hill, who Sunday, Matthew a.m. until 2 p.m. • • sociation Silver Nation passed away unexpect- Stewart with Elodie Monday, November 11 • Quality Award. Burg- edly Friday evening at and Daxton visited the Coulterville VFW Over 450 Display Booths ersSTL food truck was her home. Madelyn was with David and me at will have its annual on hand for the open a faithful servant to our home. Veterans Day dinner & 225 Showcases house festivities Tues- Coulterville UMC and The Coulterville His- at 11 a.m. Veterans and Antiques - Home Decor - More day, October 29. will be greatly missed. torical Society has their their families are in- BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE Last Tuesday David Saturday evening, decorative Coulterville vited. 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Some have Activities preserve the stories of know what happened after being inter- WEDNESDAY: Chick- November 11-15 our local veterans. from the perspective spoken about friends viewed. MONDAY: Closed. en/dumplings, green Last year, the library of our local men and who were killed in ac- Jalivay said she TUESDAY: Monday beans, coleslaw, birth- began interviewing women. tion. would like to record morning card club a day cake. veterans for the United “Once they’re gone, “We have to keep a more interviews. 10. Bonnie’s card club THURSDAY: Salisbury States Library of Con- there’s no more histo- box of Kleenex near- She said veterans at 12:15. steak, mashed potatoes, gress’ Veterans Histo- ry,” Jalivay said. “(Fam- by,” Jalivay said. can come to the library WEDNESDAY: Exercise carrots, pudding. ry Project. ily members) can go One man, Dale Van to be interviewed. If at 10. Vision loss w/Linc FRIDAY: Meat loaf, The project at the back and see what their Blair of Shiloh, was they cannot make it, Inc. at 10:30. Birthday mashed potatoes, corn, library started with great-great-grandfa- unable to make the Jalivay and Daniels celebration. cake. Project Next Genera- ther did. It makes them trip to Sparta to be in- are willing to go to THURSDAY: Chorus Prices: Seniors $4.50, tion and interviews proud of them.” terviewed, so Daniels them. at 10:15. Black Lung all others $6.50 and were conducted by Jalivay has a fi rst- and Jalivay visited him If you or a family from 12-2. Bingo w/ carry-outs $6., home- high school students. hand perspective on in his nursing home in member would be in- Norb. Chorus to Cedar- delivered $4.75. After Project Next what it means to be a Belleville. He was 96 at terested in being inter- hurst, leave at 1:45. Hours: Monday- Generation ended, the military family mem- the time. viewed, call the library FRIDAY: Exercise at 10. Thursday 8-3, Friday library decided to keep ber. She is the moth- Van Blair spoke at 443-5014. Bingo at 12:30. 8-2. Meal hours 11:30- the interviews going. er of three sons who about his near death To search through Menu noon. The interviews are now served in Iraq, all in experience when his the Veterans History TUESDAY: Hamburger, Clothing store: 9-3. conducted by library the Army. One is in the B-20 Bomber he was Project with the Li- sliced tomatoes, steak For more informa- employees Kyle Daniels National Guard and in lost an engine and brary of Congress, vis- loc.gov/vets fries, hot cinnamon tion, call 443-4020. and Lynnette Jalivay. another is active duty, went down in German- it . From Jalivay said it’s im- stateside. held territory during there, you can search portant to document Jalivay said the in- World War II. He spent by the veterans munic- S’ville senior site the stories that these terviews have covered more than an hour in ipality of origin. Activities cabbage, pineapple. Leo Lair Thanksgiving at Lincoln November 11-15 WEDNESDAY: Kettle Toast of MONDAY: Closed. beef, glazed carrots, The Sparta Lincoln 15 from 4 to 8. The event can be TUESDAY: Plan D con- mashed potatoes, apri- Leo Lair community The event will feature found inside the main sults. Drive alive from cots, chocolate toffee Marissa Thanksgiving will be free clothes, shoes, hygiene entrance of Sparta Lin- 8:30 to 12:30. Beattie cake. held Friday, November items and school supplies. coln School. & Friends at 10. Se- THURSDAY: Chicken/ this nior citizens meeting dumplings, spinach at 12:15. salad, black-eyed pea WEDNESDAY: Plan D. salad, mixed fruit, weekend Consults. Drive Alive brownies. Toast of Marissa from 8:30 to 12:30. Bin- FRIDAY: Salisbury will be held this Satur- go at 10. steak, mashed pota- day, November 9 from toes, Carolina beans, 10:30 to 6 in downtown Join Our THURSDAY: Wii party at Chester at 4. mandarin oranges. Marissa. FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 The event features p.m. Monday-Friday. several wineries and . Menu Call 965-3134, exten- craft brewers. Wine TUESDAY: Baked ham, sion 5, by 9:30 a.m. to tasting will be held un- potato casserole, cooked make a reservation. Christmas Club der a heated tent. The Grape Stomp 5K You’ll have more money for holiday shopping next season. and one-mile fun run Just add a few dollars each week. By the time the holidays begin at 10 a.m. roll around, you’ll have the money you need. Chester senior site Vendor village featuring craft and food See us today about opening up a Activities WEDNESDAY: Philly vendors will be open November 11-15 chessesteak sandwich, throughout the event. MONDAY: Closed. roasted potatoes, green The annual cookie TUESDAY: Site council beans, peach crisp. contest is from noon CHRISTMAS meeting at 9. Land of THURSDAY: Fried to 3. Lincoln Legal Services chicken, whipped po- It will also feature at 11:30. tatoes, milk gravy, live music from Short CLUB ACCOUNT WEDNESDAY: Bingo California blend veg- Mist from 1 to 5, Sa- at 10. Birthday par- etables, mandarin or- loonatics from noon ty. Nickel bingo after anges and pineapple. to 3 and Mary’s River lunch. FRIDAY: Pork sausage, Band from 3 to 6. You Make 49 Payments THURSDAY: Quilting at mashed potatoes, gra- For more informa- 8:30. Matter of Balance vy, sauerkraut, biscuit, tion, visit toastof- marissa.com TH from 9:30-11:30. Recog- fruit. . nition and free meal to WE PAY THE 50 Prices at center $4, veterans. Wii bowling home-delivered $4.25. party at 4. Lunch is served at FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. 11:30. Turkey $5 Each Week Menu Call 826-5108 by 9 to TUESDAY: Homemade make a reservation. dinner, chili, sandwich, ro- The senior center is $250 maine lettuce salad, for everyone 60 and fruit pie. over. bazaar St. John Lutheran $10 Each Week Church Post Oak will have its annual tur- Marine key dinner and ba- $500 zaar at Trico Elemen- tary School Sunday, $15 Each Week Birthday November 10 from 11 to 1. Ball in The meal will in- $750 clude a drink and dessert and carry outs $20 Each Week Chester will be available. The Chester VFW There will be a will host the United Meet London country store with $1,000 States Marine Corps London is a sweet lit- homemade baked 244th Birthday Ball tle Calico who is 10 items and local honey. $25 Each Week Sunday, November 10. months old. She is a Crafts, quilts and a Cocktails will be beautiful cat who was silent auction will be served at 5 p.m. and owner surrendered, so available. $1,250 food at 6, with S.O.S. she is used to being in A raffl e will be held being the main course. a home. She would love for $1 per chance and Admission is free, for her life to get back fi rst prize is a quilt, For 50 Weeks but donations are wel- to normal with a nice second prize is a come. person or family to lighted crucifi x mir- An auction will be love and snuggle with. ror and third prize is held. Attendees are If you are interested a holiday three-wick welcome to bring in adopting London, candle centerpiece. items to be sold at the call the Perry County The youth group auction. Humane Society at 618- will hold a raffl e for All Marines, spouses 542-3647 or email the various items as well. pchsinfo@ and parents are invit- shelter at A table will be set up yahoo.com. Broadway & Market • PO Box 377 • Sparta, IL 62286 ed. 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MARISSA CITY COUNCIL New website discussed By Mike Trotter already rely on Face- try. While no decision book and other forms A motion passed to has been made yet, of social media for allow the Ainad Shri- the village of Marissa their information. ners to hold a newspa- may soon get a new Instead, Easton per drive fundraiser expanded website. feels the new website at the four-way stop At the village board could showcase Ma- November 16. meeting Monday, May- rissa to people in the A resolution which or Chad Easton noted Metro-East area and concerns a St. Clair that Marissa cur- beyond. County park grant rently has virtually The Marissa library was passed by the vil- no presence on the might also become lage board by a vote internet and may be part of this new web- of 5-0. If Marissa re- missing out on many site, as the library ceives the grant, the opportunities. board plans to discuss money will be used to- Easton has been the issue at its meet- ward the purchase of in negotiations with ing this week. lawn mowers. a company that has In other news, There will be no Ma- designed websites Easton proclaimed rissa Village Board for other communi- the recent fall festival meeting November 18 ties. He stated the a success despite the as a two-month ex- website might not be rainy weather. The periment to only hold used regularly by the event raised $500 for one meeting a month town’s residents who the Marissa Food Pan- begins.

Above, basket winner Jean Hagston is shown with Pinckneyville Community Hospital employee Bridget Deering. Inset, employee Chelsea Moss shows off the Family Medical Center’s winning mask. PCH pink out for a cure In honor of National prayed with the group. ments decorated a fl a- Breast Cancer Aware- In memory of William mingo mask and indi- ness Month, Pinckney- K. Crawford, Joe Craw- viduals were able to ville Community Hospi- ford was present and a vote on their favorite tal fl ocked together for plaque was presented mask by placing money a cure. to be hung outside the in the correlating jar. During the month of mammography room. The Family Medical October, employees par- It is because of a gift Center won the contest. ticipated in different from the William K. Judy Brand and activities to help raise Crawford trust that the Shane Malawy’s food money and awareness, hospital was able to be truck was on site and culminating with an the fi rst critical access donated a portion of October 31 ceremony. hospital in the region their sales to the pink Individuals could do- to offer 3D mammog- out efforts. nate $5 and put a pink raphy. Employees also re- ribbon on the hospital’s The imaging depart- ceived fl amingo cook- Scavenger hunt pink out tree and a fl a- ment held a special ies from the employee The Evansville Head Start class recently held a parent meeting at Ratz mingo in the front lawn drawing of individuals appreciation commit- Park in Red Bud where the families were treated to a scavenger hunt. in honor or memory of who received a mam- tee. Photo submitted loved ones affected by mogram during the The money raised breast cancer. year. Jean Hagston was from the activities go On October 31, pink bal- the basket winner. toward providing com- Trivia night to benefi t Human Service Center loons were released and A friendly contest war fort to patients in the pastor James Clardy was also held between The Sparta VFW For reservations, lin at 282-6233, exten- hospital’s cancer care of New Hope Church departments. Depart- will host a trivia night call Michaelyn Modg- sion 131. and infusion clinic. Saturday, November 9, presented by the Hu- man Service Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7. The cost is $15 per person and $100 for a team of eight. We Welcome VETERANS To Come In Drinks are available And Get A Free Oil Change On at the bar, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own food. COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, November 11 FREE OIL CHANGE FOR VETERANS This Veterans Day, please make an appointment, limited number of oil changes available. Military identification is required to take advantage of this special offer. Up to 5 quarts non-synthetic oil, most vehicles. Offer valid 11/12/19 by appointment only. Space is limited.

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QUEEN OF HEARTS Perry County HCE Last Tickets Sold At 7pm $1.00/Ticket PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT BUS TRIP $ 50,756 NO Depart From Pinckneyville Extension DRAWING THURSDAY, NOV. 7 AT 8PM Office At 9am & Return At 7pm - 50/50 DRAWINGS - NO OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGES BROUGHT IN! TRESPASSING Trespassers Subject To Arrest Come Early & Enjoy The Food “Christmas Extravaganza” SERVING STARTS AT 5:30PM Show Brought To You By Badgett Theater, Grand Rivers, Kentucky (Lunch Will Be Provided) ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES W/CHIPS Homemade Desserts For Separate Cost Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Call Extension Office To Sign Up: Brought to you by Steeleville American 618-357-2126 Legion Ladies Auxiliary Deadline Nov. 20 For LIVE VIDEO POKER & SLOTS Payments & Sign Up American Legion Cancellations after sign up date will be credited to the next HCE trip. B.B.K. Post 480 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362 Silent Auction & Dinner Helping Hands November 9 Treasure Hunt Thursday-Live Auction | 2pm-8pm Doerr Auction Center, 345 Porter Ave., Vergennes Chili, Hot Dogs, Nachos, doors open at 4PM Dessert & Drink Cutler Gym Thursday, Nov. 7, @ 6 PM- Adult $6 - Kids $3.50 Carbondale Police Dept. will sell their unclaimed property at 409 S. Main St. | Cutler the 11-7 Treasure Hunt Thursday auction! FRANK BAHR & DUSTIN BAHR AT ALIEN ARMORY DONATED A Bedroom furniture * dressers * china cabinet * table & chairs * BILLET AAT LONG PEW FOR A CHANCE TO DRAW. FOR INFO CONTACT several large desks, some w/credenzas * conference tables * CHARLIE TINDALL 618-318-5741 OR TRAVIS RIFE 618-201-8526 bookcases * lateral file cabinets * office chairs (with & without wheels) * pine roll-top desk * retro (yellow) drop leaf kitchen table * drop leaf buffet/server * chaise lounge * couch * recliner TINDALL FAMILY * upholstered chairs * 4 rush bottom chairs * bar stools * child’s Motorcycle accident has left Tommy disabled for rockers/chairs * 6 1/2’ church pew * antique side tables * coffee the time being. We are asking friends, family and & end tables * jewelry armoire * upright freezer * utility shelving community to come help us support them. All * TV’s & electronics * patio glider *20+ Dept. 56 Christmas proceeds will go to help their family. houses * 75+ Snowbabies * vintage kitchen items * crock churn & crock jugs * large assortment of china sets, porcelain & amber Moon & Star glassware * costume jewelry * hundreds of Beanie Babies * fabric * home décor * goose shadows * fishing equipment* drill press * table saw * radial arm saw * lathe * band saw * air, power & hand tools * lawn & garden tools * lawn furniture PUBLIC AUCTION * ladders * load of mums from a local farm * 10% buyer’s fee Treasure Hunt Thursday-Live Auction SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 10AM Doerr Auction Center, 345 Porter Ave., Vergennes SALE LOCATION: 226 N. WALNUT STREET., Perryville, MO. From highway 61 in Perryville, take Walnut St (next to Park Et) to sale site. Watch for sale markers! Thursday, Nov. 14, @ 6 PM- doors open at 4PM RAIN OR SHINE SHOP TOOLS: Fabulous collection of more than 45 guns, Waterloo roll around toolbox; air drill; air grinder; DeWalt die cutter; decoys, Ducks Unlimited art work & More! 22 ton jack; miter saw; 1 ton chain hoist; Sentry offi ce safe; Ithaca cordless drill; cut- Winchester Mod. 94, commemoratives (some consecutives, ting torches; welding rods; angle grinder; cutting torch hoses; cutting torch gauges; some boxes, most never shot): Lone Star, Cowboy, Buffalo ratchet straps; DeWalt cordless drill; aluminum step ladder; electric sander; electric Bill, Centennial ‘66, Theodore Roosevelt, Land of Lincoln, NRA angle grinder; load tester; meat press; large shop vise; Craftsman 3 ½ hp 25 gallon * Colt 38 revolver Army special * H & R .22 pistol * Bretta air compressor; large fi le cabinet; meat slicer; Lawn Chief push mower; Porta Cable Model 950 .25 pistol * Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .38 special power-a-bandsaw; shelves; a lot of demo saw blades; deep fryers; extension cords; * Browning Arms & Co. 9mm pistol * Jonathan Browning 2- power washers (1-gas, 1-electric); shop vac; parts bin; several light fi xtures; lots of Mountain Rifle 50Cal.* US Springfield Armory: Mod. 1903 safety harness; Rockwell skill saw; motorcycle frame; motorcycle parts; various hand (M1) 30-06 * Browning Bicentennial, 1 of 1000, 45-70 Cal. w/ knife & medallion w/wood case * Brown Arms 22LR & scope * tools; large water pump; jack stands; aluminum extension ladder; 100 pound LP Ithica: dbl barrel, Mod. 37, Mod. 51 * Marlin Firearms Mod. tank; cutting torch cart; some I-beams; ¾” drive socket set (in very good condition) 39 Century * US Springfield 1841 rifled musket * Remington: HOUSEHOLD & ANTIQUES: Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator w/ water & Mod. 11; 1100; 870 * Ruger M77, 30-06 * Winchester Mod. 12 * Browning: A-5, A-500, Sweet 16; Terry Redlin; B-80; ice dispenser; matching Kenmore washer & dryer; Kenmore side-by-side refrigera- (many Ducks Unlimited) * Weatherby Centurion II (DU) * tor; sectional couch; modern curved glass china cabinet; wooden cabinet; metal Beretta A-303 * Schrade-Walden “The Old Timer” complete clothes closet; Frigidaire chest freezer; several pots, pans & appliances; iron kettle; set w/showcase * Case knives w/display boxes: set of 6 NIB, old gas mask; old rockers; buck saw; brass fi re extinguisher; 5 gal milk can; wooden 1976 Bicentennial Dbl Eagle Hunter * AND MORE! 10% Buyer’s fee nail keg; old wooden coat rack; old soda bottles (some from Perryville & Jackson); Online-only Auction – Christmas collectables Yamaha saxophone w/ case; cross cut saw; Keen Kutter meat grinder; old metal fan w/ metal blades; sausage stuffer Bidding ends Monday, Nov. 18 @ 7PM , GUNS, BOATS & HUNTING ITEMS: Lowe 1440 14’ fl at bottom aluminum john boat w/ trailer & 9.9 Mercury motor; Aluminumcraft model 1436 14’ fl at bottom john 125 lots of Christmas related items! Waterford Crystal drink- boat w/ trailer & 9.9 Johnson motor; Minkota trolling motor; 16’ fi berglass canoe; sev- ware, ornaments & home decor * Frontgate, Balsam Hill & eral trolling motors; gun reloading equipment; deer & bobcat mounts; skeet thrower; Danbury Mint ornaments & decorations * Lenox “Winter camo clothing; ground blind; several turkey calls; tree stand; tree climber; turkey de- Greetings” & Julie Wear “Game Birds” dinnerware * snow GUNS WILL NOT BE ON SITE UNTIL DAY OF globes * 24-36” Santa figures * AND MORE! 10% Buyer’s fee coys; dove decoys; various ammo; SALE & WILL SELL AT APPROX 12 NOON: Connecticut Valley 44 caliber revolver Online Real Estate Auction–Open House 11/17 from 2-4PM pistol; Savage 93R17 rifl e w/ Bushnell scope; EASA 22 LR revolver pistol; Savage Bidding ends Monday, Dec., 2 @ 7PM 34S 410/22 over/under; Winchester model 70 w/ 7 mm Leopold scope; Knight 50 caliber muzzle loader w/ scope; Chinese SKS rifl e; Glock 4GEN 10 mm automatic pistol; Sears & Roebuck model 25 bolt action 22; Davis 22 magnum revolver; Sears & Roebuck model 1 22 caliber bolt action; CzUSA 17hmr exclusive; Baby Hammer 22 short revolver; 303 British rifl e; Taurus 1911 45 ACP pistol; Ruger Super Redhawk 454/45 colt pistol w/ scope & other various items too numerous to mention

Move right in to this contemporary 4-bedroom/2-bath home. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Guns will not be at sale site until day of sale. Guns & boat The expansive living room features a brick fireplace w/wood- will sell around 12 noon. burning insert. The adjoining dining area has a double glass door that opens to a covered patio. The kitchen has tons of OWNER: THE ESTATE OF MIKE MARTIN cabinet storage, plus a closet/pantry, and even a built-in desk area. The master suite has a large, walk-in closet, plus a full NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. TERMS: CASH OR APPROVED CHECK bathroom, featuring a semi-private vanity and private toilet & LUNCH PROVIDED ON GROUNDS shower. A second bedroom has a double-size closet, plus the hallway has three additional closets! A utility room (washer/ SALE CONDUCTED BY: dryer hook-ups, sink & space for a freezer) connects the kitchen and the oversized, 2-car garage. This home is located in a great neighborhood on the west side of Pinckneyville and has a MANCHE AUCTION SERVICE large, landscaped lot. 6% Buyer ‘s fee, sold subject to seller approval. COL. RODNEY MANCHE (573) 547-1818 or (573) 513-1212 Visit www.doerrauctions.com for photos, terms, SINCE 1982 - “LET OUR EXPERIENCE SELL YOUR NEXT AUCTION!!!” & more details on any of our upcoming auctions! IL license # 444.000250 VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.mancheauctionservice.com or www.auctionzip.com (ID #6476) PAGE 34 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 COMING EVENTS Bazaar & Turkey DINNER CHICKEN DINNER FRIDAY, NOV.8 Crafts • Country Store 4PM-7PM Open To The Public | $8 Donation Silent Auction • Raffle VETERANS FREE! Trico Elementary Gym Campbell Hill AMERICAN St. John Post Oak LEGION Lutheran Church POST 1096

St. Peter Lutheran Church Saturday, November 9 • 9:00am Monroe County Fairgrounds, Waterloo CAROLYN & THE LATE CLAYTON WESTERMAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ARTIFACTS, GUNS, COINS, ANTIQUES & COL- REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Serving 11:00am - 2:00pm LECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, TOYS & TOOLS Very Nice Hardin, Frame of Indian Pipes, Strands of Indian Trade Beads, Stevens Junior 22 Single Shot Rifl e, Noble Model 6020 Shotgun, Stevens Model 168- 20 Ga. Shotgun, Air Rifl e, Pistola Auto Pistol, Sunday, Nov. 10 • 9:30am Gold Pcs: 1911 & 1913 $2½, 13 Silver Dollars (inclu- 2588 Herrin Road, Carterville des1882 & 1890 CC), 1875 20 Cent Pc., Proof Sets, REAL ESTATE (To be offered at Noon): This is a lovely Wheat Pennies, 1857 & 1858 Flying Eagle Cents, 3 bedroom home on 10+/- acres with an eat-in kitchen, American Standard Trumpet made By King, King dining room, living room w/stone gas fi replace, master Saxophone, Lots of Furniture, Lots of Books, Lots of bedroom w/master bath, 2 bedrooms, full bath, 14’x20’ Hand & Garden Tools, Lots of Misc. sunroom, washer and dryer hookup and 2 car attached Carry-Outs Available garage. Also on property is a shed w/loft, playhouse and AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: We will be selling in 4 rings. deer stand. City water, central air and heat. Blacktop/ concrete driveway Chicken Noodle, Potato, Taco, Vegetable & Chili Website: vossauctions.com Other Items: Salad, Dessert & Drinks Legal Description: E 1/2 of E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec. 21 TN 08 Action Auction Associates RNG 01 SURF 439-366 QUILT RAFFLE Tickets Available Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss Terms: 10% down day of auction. Remainder due at closing Queen Size & Baby Quilt To Purchase At Event! (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 in approximately 30 days. Taxes prorated to date of closing. Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 Attorney for Seller: Amy Nail Womick Law Firm, 618-259-2440 601 West Church Street • Campbell Hill TRUCK, TRACTOR, ZERO-TURN MOWER, MULTIPLE ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY 4-WHEELER & TRAILERS (Sell at 11am): 2014 Chevy Silverado 2WD (9776 Miles); Massey Ferguson 283 Diesel Tractor w/3 Pt. Hydraulic (Made in Brazil); REAL ESTATE AUCTION 6’ 3 Pt. Spinner Mower; 6’ Box Blade; Scag Tiger Cub KEN & DAVE & PERSONAL PROPERY ESTATE OF BERTRAM (BERT) DUEKER Zero-Turn Mower 48” Deck, 19 Hp, HD Commercial, Kawasaki Motor; Honda Rancher ES 4-Wheeler, Front Saturday, Nov. 9 • 9:00am Wench, 4WD, 1650 Hours; Red 4’x8’ Flip Bed Trailer; Okawville Community Club Building 16’ Trailer; 5’x10’ Flip Bed Trailer, Yard Trailer w/Flip Bed ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD: Bow Saturday, November 9 • 9:30am 511 S. Hanover St., Okawville 604 North West St., Steeleville Front Drop Front Secretary, Parlor Table, Bentley Clock, 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 4 door car 120,000 miles; Crafts- Post Drill Vise, Illinois Deer Pine, Chest Freezer, Sofa, Directions: From Rte. 150 Head North On South Sparta St. To East man riding mower 42” deck 16.5 Kohler motor Recliner, Pedestal Claw Foot, Dining Room Table w/6 Front Street, Go East 1 Block To Sale Site. Watch For Markers. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Press Back Chairs, 4 Door Lighted China Cabinet, REAL ESTATE (To Sell At 11:00am): Blue Band crock jug, Dazey nutcracker, #2 White Hall panel crock, Retro 5 Drawer Chest & Dresser, Roll Top Desk, Black 2 Story 3 Bedroom Home Situated On A Large Corner #2 White hall crock, White Hall butter crock, Various other White Metal Queen Bed, Sofa Table, Drop Leaf End Table, Lot, 2 Car Detached Garage With Carport, One Car Util- Hall crocks, Sinclair metal sign, Antique wood baptismal front, Side Tables, Coffee Table, Rocker, Sewing Machine, ity Building, 3 Bedrooms Upstairs, Kitchen, Parlor, Living Tractor seats, Porcelain signs, Various other crocks, Stag lamp, Costume Jewelry, Folding Table, Bissel Upright Vac & Room, Dining Room, 2 Full Baths, Full Basement, Reli- Stag coasters, Various church keys, Crock lids, Chalk dog, Vari- Shark Pro Upright Vac, Celestron Telescope, Silverplate, ance Gas Hot Water Heater, York Gas Furnace, Central Air ous advertising yardsticks, Beer steins, Costume jewelry, Jadeite Elec. Kitchen Appliances, Dishes, Flatware, Bakeware, (Not Working), Beautiful Lot With Shade Trees Fire King coffee cups, Blue Fire King coffee cups, Pyrex nesting Rachel Ray Pots & Pans, Cookbooks, Pressed Glass, bowl set (minus one bowl), Green jars, Wooden nail keg, Miners Real Estate Terms: $2000.00 Non-Refundable Down Payment Assorted Decor, Knick Knacks, Wicker Chairs w/Table Day Of Sale, Balance Due In 45 Days. Sold In AS-IS Condition, bucket, X-Men comics, Various belt buckles, Sanyo fl at screen TV, Guitar stands, Guitar cases, Yamaha keyboard, Silvertone radio, (Table Still New In Box), Glass Top Patio Table w/4 Purchase Is Not Contingent On Inspections Or Financing. Owner Chairs, Yard Ornaments, Porch Swing, Patio Bench, Reserves The Right Of The Last Bid. Ibanez amp, Marshall amp, Sony radio, Jars of marbles, I Rocker speaker w/stand, Diamond Ice Cream sign, USS Cyclone Fence Gas Grill, Road Trip Grill, Fabric Steamer, Christmas COLLECTIBLES: Magic Chef Quick Meal Gas sign, Sinclair sign, DuQuoin Bottling Works blob top bottle, Per- Decorations, Outdoor Christmas Decorations Stove Green And White Enamel, Wooden Barrel, Orco fection DuQuoin bottle, Pinckneyville bottle, St Louis, MO bottle, TOOLS & MISC: Model 74 Rug Loom, 5 Legged Oak Table, Pepsi Crates, Evansville, IN bottle, Various other soda bottles, Root mason fruit Yard Roller, Lawn Spreader, Craftsman Walk Behind 6 Hp 22” Weed Trimmer, Front Blade For Brownie Target Six-16 Camera, Climbing Oil Lamp, 2-Oak jar, Mason 1858 fruit jar, Ball fruit jar, The GEM fruit jar,Cockrum Riding Mower, Stihl FS45 Weed Eater, Stihl MS250 Dressers w/Mirrors, 24x36 Table, Library Table, RCA Vic- Sesser, IL quart milk bottle, Dudley’s Dairy Christopher, IL quart Chainsaw, Stihl MS290 Chainsaw, Stihl MS291 tor Radio, Coca-Cola Crate, Kerosene Lamps, Wood Roll- milk bottle ing Pin, Punch Bowl Set, Ansco Clipper Camera, #8 Round TOOLS & OUTDOOR Chainsaw, Stihl HY101 Pole Saw, Electric Blower Vac, Tub, Tire Pump, Walnut Cabinet Hardware organizers, Various hardware, Small hand tools, Tool- 15 Gal. Utility Sprayer, Excell Pressure Washer w/2200 boxes, 12 piece wrench set (6mm-22mm), Pipe wrenches, Crescent PSI, 5500 Watts Generac Generator 11 Hp, Powermate HOUSEHOLD & MISC: Whirlpool Front Load wrenches, Allen wrenches, Deep well socket set, Impact socket 200 PSI Air Compressor, Garden Tools, Elec. Power Washing Machine, Kenmore Dryer, Small Hot Point Chest set, Old wrenches, Drill bit sets, Router bits, B&D 18-volt drill, Tools, Craftsman Tool Chest, Carpenters Chest, Sears Type Deep-Freeze, Blender, Utensils, Pots And Pans, Com- fl ashlight, blower, weed eater, & saw combo, Pipe clamps, Electric 1 1/2 Hp 17” Drill Press On Stand, Scroll Saw On Stand, puter Desk, Tupperware, GE Microwave, Kenmore Toaster tools, Angle grinder, Sanders, Levels, Band saw, Router table, Mit- Small Router Table, Band Saw On Stand, Shop Vac, Oven, Kenmore Sewing Machine w/Cabinet, Floor Lamp, er saw, C clamps, Grinder wheels, Craftsmen table saw, Craftsman Tool Shop Belt & Disc Sander On Stand, 10” Compound Table w/4 Chairs, Flatware, End Tables, Bookcase, Hall radial arm saw, Grease guns, Gas cans, 3-ton fl oor jack, Wood lad- Miter Saw, Craftsman 10” 2 Hp Table Saw, Craftsman 12” ders, Power cords, Hand made wooden toolboxes, Chains, Fishing Tree, Recliner, Waffl e Iron, Dish Towels, Bedding, GE Planer, Sawzall, Radial 10” Arm Saw, 14” Abrasive Cut Mixer w/Bowls, Couch, Assorted Glassware, Chairs, Lasko tackle, Old wood planes, Long handle tools, Chainsaws, Wheelbar- row, Car ramps, Lawn sweep, Lawn aerator, Various other tools Off Saw, 18V DeWalt Battery Drill & Batteries, Wrenches Air Purifi er, Emerson VCR, Sanyo DVD, Technics Organ, not mentioned & Sockets, Brad Nailer, Angle Grinder, Sander, Motorized Sanyo 55” TV, Dresser w/Mirror, Whirlpool 18 Refrigera- Wench, Aluminium Stepladder, Werner 8 Stepladder, tor, Heaters, 3 Piece Bedroom Set, Base Cabinet, 3 Single HOUSEHOLD & FURNITURE Jacks, Fencing, Wheelbarrow, Long Handle Tools, Beds, Singer Sewing Machines, Window Air Conditioners, Glass basket, Coleman lantern, Painted lamp, Stockpot nice, Ninja Hand Tools, Woodworking Clamps, Planes, Hardware, Toolbox, Hand Saws, Toolset, C-Clamp, Jacks, Organizer, crock-pot, Old fl oor fan, Folding table, Crockpots, 5-drawer chest Shelving, Lumber, 14 Gun Century Gun Safe, Deer Blind, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Files, Sockets, Hammers, of drawers, Metal step stool, 4-drawer metal fi le cabinet, Folding Gun Cases, 2 Man Deer Stand, Antlers, Skull Mounts, Drill Bits, Battery Charger, Circular Saw, Drills, Jigsaws, chairs, Glass mixing bowls, 3-piece bedroom set, 2 piece bedroom Electric Bumper Buddy Feeder, Mr. Heater For LP Tank, set, Recliners, Safe, Crock bowls, Small kitchen appliances, Stereo Gear Pullers, Extension Cords, Grease Guns, Skil 18 V Hunting Clothes, Boots & Gloves, Cabela’s Big Buck Cordless Drill, Prairie Wetstone, Wagner Power Roller, system, Jenn-Air stove, Maytag refrigerator, Roper washing machine, Electric dryer, Bookshelf, Tell City end tables, Couch, Vari- Scale, Minnkota 35 Trolling Motor, Fishing Pole & More Wagner Power Painter, Wheelbarrow, Bar Clamps, Assort- ous other items not mentioned ed Garden Tools, Riding Lawn Mower, Push Mower, Lad- Auctioneer’s Note: Carolyn is moving to assisted living. ders. Many more items too numerous to mention. Auctioneers Note: Bert was a carpenter and has a lot of good us- Good clean auction. Hope to see you there, Col. Dale able tools that will be up for auction. This will be an auction with Owner: Loreina Ebers, Earl Ebers POA good tools, antiques & more. We are still going through the house Owner: Carolyn Westerman & shed please keep checking the website for more photos & listing. 2588 Herrin Rd., Carterville. For Info Call Ron Burks 618-925-2596 For Full List & Color Photos Go To Our Website www.auctionzip.com #16120 Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material Lunch Stand Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 3% Buyers Premium On Credit Card Purchases Terms: Cash Or Check With Proper ID Cash or Check w/Photo ID. All Items Sold As It With No Guarantees Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft ~ Lunch Available TERMS: CASH OR GOOD PERSONAL CHECK W/ID All Statements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Advertisements. MOBILE HOMEMADE LUNCH STAND Auction Gutjahr 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville Conducted By Lehde Auction Service (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 Addieville, Illinois Website: Cell (618) 317-4843 Jim Lehde, Auctioneer Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service, LLC Illinois Lic. #441.001704 (618) 559-5082 Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 www.auctionzip.com, Go To Lehde (ID#23692) Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] or www.lehdeauctionservice.com Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 35 REAL ESTATE Real estate transactions FOR RANDOLPH Joanne L. Stewart Lts ard Lee Allers Lts 3 & Crawford Addn COUNTY 3, 4, 5 & 6 Blk 4 Ellis 4 Wag S/D Judy Holt & Mary Holt Melanie Johnson Grove Consideration Adam C. Cowell & Eliz- to City of Du Quoin Lt 6 County Clerk $62,500 abeth Cowell to Adam Blk 37 Keyes Metcalfs & Recorder William James Howell C. Cowell & Elizabeth 2nd Addn WARRANTY DEEDS & Sara Beth Howell to Cowell SW SE Sec 4 4-8 Vinod Gupta to City of Rachel Kristian Mar- Kathleen A. Dixon Lt Amber L. Becker to Du Quoin NW NW Sec shall & Levi Marshall 2 Voges S/D Consider- Jason Becker Lts 1 & 2 17 6-1; Lt 5 Blk 35 Keyes to Pamela Grubman ation $42,000 Oscar S/D Metcalfs 2nd Addn Lts 20, 21 & 22 River 30 Kathleen A. Dixon Jessica Luckhaupt Sylvia Suzanne Keller S/D; SW SE Sec 30 7-6 to Groves Investments & Jessica D. Place to to Leslie E. Marlow Consideration $200,000 Co. Lt 5 Blk A Conrad Timothy Luckhaupt Lt John L. Murphy Addn Buena Vista National 1st S/D Consideration 19 Doug 2nd S/D Leslie E. Marlow & Bank to JB & LB, Inc. $50,000 Lynette L. Smith & Roberta J. Marlow to Consideration $17,000 Kathleen A. Dixon LLS Trust #101 to Dar- Leslie E. Marlow & Ro- April Butz to Jessica to Groves Investments ryl J. Smith Lt 9 Red berta J. Marlow John L. Sellers Lt 15 Blk 21 Co. Lt 4 Blk A Conrad Bud 4th Development Murphy Addn Swanwick S/D Consid- 1s S/D Consideration Victor L. Mohr to Hel- Jessica A. Tedder & eration $88,000 $50,000 en M. Mohr & Victor L. Wayne Tedder to David Bruce D. Dahlem & Barry L. Marcinkows- Mohr Jr. Lt 2 Blk 7 Sam R. Bigham & Nancy J. Mary Dahlem to An- ka & Norma J. Mar- Crozier S/D; Lt 5 Blk 1 Bigham NW NW; SW drea L. Johnson & Wal- cinkowska to Larry Croza S/D NW Sec 12 5-2 ter D. Johnson SE NE M. Korando Lts 11, 12, Linda I. Wiley to Lori Janet S. Egbert to Sec 36 4-6 13, 10 & 9 Blk 19 Swan- McIntosh, Tracy Feh- Amanda R. Egbert & Lenna M. Morgan & wick S/D Consideration renz, Amy Barton & Jimmie A. Egbert Candice M. Williams $45,000 Justin Wiley SW Sec Debra K. Turner & Ri- to Bobbie D. Fenno & Thomas Allen Yankey 6 5-5 ley A. Turner to Village Robert J. Fenno NE NE & Marla Elaine Yankey of Willisville Glores 1st Sec 1 4-5 Consideration to Trevor Dillman Lt 1 Addn Eddie Kutz $38,000 Blk 3 River 30 S/D Con- FOR PERRY COUNTY Joseph Burton & Keri 573-513-6622 Lawrence Neil Mc- sideration $62,000 Beth Lipe Burton to Rocky Ridge- www.kkguttering.com Donough, Bruce Neil QUITCLAIM DEEDS County Clerk way Lt 3 Blk 9 Railroad McDonough & Donna Shirley Allers to Rob- & Recorder 1st Du Quoin Jean Schroeder to in Kay Haynes & Rich- WARRANTY DEEDS Marcia M. Dobrick, John J. Behan & Doro- Deanna Dowling, Lori thy Szramkowski, de- Jarvis & Marilyn S. ceased to Lyme Illinois Meyer to Marilyn S. Mitigation Holdings, Meyer SE SE Sec 23 5-2; LLC NE NW NE Sec Lt 20 Sunset Terrace 8 4-3 Consideration Addn $521,400 DEEDS Katie L. Russell & Dolores Mary Lem- Shawn A. Russell to mon & Lemmon Land Kathy S. Lacy & Shawn Trust Number 1995 to A. Russell Lt 4 Blk 1 Scott A. Lemmon SE Duckworth Addn Con- NE; NE Sec 19 5-1 NEW LISTING 1106 Spring St., Chester...... $39,900 sideration $57,500 Glen E. Roberts to Per- 1020 Opdyke St., Chester...... N...E..W.... .L..I.S...T..I.N...G...... $168,000 Joshua D. Fleming to ry County as Trustee 117 Rainbow Dr., Chester...... N...E...W.... .L..I.S..T...I.N...G...... $38,000 Harris Jarrett NW SW John Kelly McCuan to 1500 High St., Chester...... N..E...W.... .L..I.S...T..I.N...G...... $75,000 Sec 2 5-3 Consideration Perry County as Trust- 20277 Galatia Post Rd., Pittsburg...... $65,000 $233,500 ee 820 Old Hwy. 51N, Anna...... $120,000 JoAnn Davison Baker Nathan Baker & Sale- Eisenhauer & JoAnn 819 Valley St., Chester...... $50,000 na Marie Baker to Per- Baker Eisenhauer to ry County as Trustee 620 Harrison St., Chester...... $52,000 Julie Osborne Lt 3 Blk PRICE REDUCED Lts 7 & 8 Blk 9 Etta M. Lil’ Rascals Diner, Chester...... $189,000 5 IR Spilmans Addn Gillis Addn 4255 State Hwy. 150, Chester..P..R...I.C...E.. ..R..E...D...U...C..E...D...$165,000 Consideration $23,000 John McCuan to Per- 406 Riverview Blvd., Chester...... $110,000 ARTT Investments an ry County as Trustee 609 Solomon St., Chester...... P..R...I.C...E... .R...E..D...U...C...E..D....$155,900 For Sale Illinois Partnership, Popes & Miffl ins Addn 775 Moscow Rd., Dongola....P..R...I.C...E... .R..E...D...U...C..E...D...... $175,000 Andrew Rainwater & Annett Franklin & Tyson Tanner to Joey 759 Servant St., Chester...... $48,000 Annett Dee Stowers to 15 Acre Estate Vancil & Stacey Vancil Perry County as Trust- 402 Riverview Blvd., Chester...... $110,000 Located Across From Du Quoin State Fairgrounds NE NE Sec 30 5-1 Con- ee Willisville East Addn 13037 Walnut St., Shiloh Hill...... $77,000 sideration $12,000 Leora G. Husmann & 31 Knollwood Drive, Chester...P..R...I.C...E... .R..E...D...U...C..E...D....$330,000 Betty L. Uhe to Martin Leslie Werner to Perry 619 Van Zant St., Chester...... P..R...I.C...E... .R...E..D...U...C...E..D...... $72,000 McClain Beltz & Betty County as Trustee 1551 Logan Hollow Rd., Ava...... $189,000 L. Uhe Idris Willis & Lati- My Listings Are Selling... David Jump to Bren- sha L. Willis to Perry If You Need To Sell Or Buy A New Home Give Me A Call! da Skaggs Smith County as Trustee Lt 3 Blakeslees Addn Excelsoir Addn Dahl Ray Shurtz, Lisa M. Woodside to Trustee, Llona Jane Perry County as Trust- Shurtz, Trustee, Dahl ee Geo T. Walls Addn R. Shurtz & Llona J. Mary Easton to Perry Shurtz to Ashlee Howell County as Trustee WJ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Home - Barn - Fenced Pasture & Michael Howell SE Ervins 1st Addn RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS NW Sec 28 4-1 Consid- DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. Bonnie Sue Ricker to JOSHUA G STEIBEL A/K/A JOSHUA GERALD STEIBEL, Call for more details Priced Below eration $10,600 Perry County as Trust- DEFENDANTS. or to schedule a Laura J. Loos to ee Lts 26 & 27 Hether- 2019CH12 Market Value 309 EAST SHILOH DRIVE private viewing. Vanderbilt Mortgage ington 2nd Addn RED BUD, IL 62278 and Finance, Inc. Lt 44 William L. Renner to NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT 618.559.1960 $779,000 JR DC Jones Addn Con- Perry County as Trust- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Must show verification of financial worthiness prior to viewing. sideration $8,000 ee Wilson & Bigham Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on July 5, 2019, Judicial Sales Corporation will on December 9, 2019, David F. Cloninger & Addn in RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, #1 Taylor Street, Chester, IL Patricia A. Cloninger William L. Renner to 62233, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned PROPERTIES FOR SALE to Michael R. Skaggs Perry County as Trust- in said Judgment, situated in the County of Randolph, State of Illinois, or & Tirzah R. Skaggs NE ee Lts 1, 2, 3 & 4 Blk 2 so much thereof as shall be suffi cient to satisfy said Judgment: NEW LISTING!!! RED BUD, 204 Clarence Dr. ~ Updated NW Sec 23 5-2 Wilson & Bigham Addn TAX NO. 13-059-109-00 And Move-In Ready, 3-Bed, Tri-Level Home With 2 Full Baths, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 East Shiloh Drive, Red Bud, IL 62278 QUITCLAIM DEEDS William L. Renner to Description of Improvements: single family home with attached 2-car Attached Garage & Fenced Yard. $205,500. gargae. Lawrence E. Wilbern Perry County as Trust- The Judgment amount was $150,518.42. PRICE REDUCED!!! MARISSA, 509 South Dr. ~ 3-Bed, & Nancy D. Wilbern ee Lts 1 & 2 Blk 3 Wil- Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH.” The successful bidder 2-Bath Home, Attached Garage, Outbuilding, Sunroom, to Justin L. Wilbern & son & Bigham Addn must deposit 10% down by certifi ed funds; balance, by certifi ed funds, Priced To Sell. $82,500. within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. Laura D. Wilbern Lt 16 Ada Mayra Bailey to The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special as- PRICE REDUCED!!! COULTERVILLE, 406 S. 4th Street sessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, Perry County as Trust- etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or ~ 4-Bed, 2-Bath Home w/30x36 2-Car Detached Garage w/ ee Lt 318 Glores 8th quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further sub- Concrete Floor, On A Corner Lot. $82,900. RALPH’S ject to confi rmation by the court. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Addn Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a PINCKNEYVILLE, 5706 Todds Mill Rd. ~ 5-Bed Home Jennie Goertsch Heirs Certifi cate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real On 6 Acres, 2-Car Detached Garage w/Concrete Floor, 24x30 HUSTLER • TORO estate after confi rmation of the sale. & Lynette R. Stueber to The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are Shed, And 50x70 Old Suchomski Store w/Basement. $ 130,000 ECHO • INGERSOLL Perry County as Trust- admonished to check the court fi le to verify all information. PRICE REDUCED!!! STEELEVILLE, 205 E. Broadway ~ ARIENS • GRAVELY The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evict- 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville ee ing any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the sub- 3-Bed, 1-Full Bath Home, Full Basement, Outbuildings, Pool, ject premises. Big Living Room, Rear Alley Access. $69,500 MOTIVATED If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and SELLER the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS OAKDALE, 550 N. Cherry ~ 3-Bed, 1½ Bath Tri-Level Home JK THOMPSON CO. 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). On 18.54 Acres Inside The City Limits. 7 Acres Tillable 28x30 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE SOLD Innovation & Quality RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY Workshop/Showroom/Garage. Great Investment Property. OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION $219,900 MAY DIVIDE 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. And For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. New Homes Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to fi le# 267875 Custom Construction PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLEC- Septic System Installation TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION GUTJAHR REALTY, LLC Ken 618-521-6174 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. David Gutjahr, Managing Broker Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other Justin 618-967-0075 than that set forth in this notice of sale. 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 I3135555 (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] Visit Us On Facebook/jkthompsonco PAGE 36 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm struction.com; the offi ce of the Washington Notice is given to creditors of the death of FOR SALE REAL ESTATE County Water Company Offi ce, 17575 Con- Duane Thomas Evans. Letters of Offi ce were necticut Road, Nashville, IL, on Mondays issued on September 12, 2017 to Charleen FOR SALE: Built- through Fridays between the hours of 9:00am Evans whose address is 1322 N. Shore Drive, Mor Buildings. 24x40, I Buy Houses! to 3:30pm; and the offi ce of the Engineer, Catawissa, Missouri 63015 as Executor, Any Price. Any Area. $9,718; 30x50, $14,160; Heneghan and Associates, PC 838 East whose attorney of record is Cooper & Liefer 40x60, $21,419; 50x70, Any Condition. $31,685. Erected, choice McCord, Centralia, IL 62801, on Mondays Law Offi ces, 205 E. Market St., Red Bud, Il- of colors. 732-8704 Local Investor through Fridays between the hours of 8:00am linois 62278. Claims against the estate may or 316-9278 or go to (618) 559-3525 and 4:30pm. be fi led in the Circuit Clerk’s Offi ce, Randolph builtmorbuildings.com. southernillinois Bidding Documents may be obtained from County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois, or with ...... 0-x-x homebuyers.com the Issuing Offi ce during the hours indicated the representative, or both, on or before 30th above. Bidding Documents are available at day of April, 2020 or if mailing or delivery of YARD SALE SERVICES http://haengr.com/projects_water.html (as a notice from the representative is required portable document format (PDF) fi les) for a by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that GARAGE/YARD SALE: BABYSITTING IN non-refundable charge of $10.00. Alterna- notice. Any claim notice fi led on or before 501 W. Broadway, MY HOME: Christian tively, printed bidding Documents may be that date is barred. Copies of a claim fi led Sparta. Friday, 2pm-? woman has openings for obtained from the Issuing Offi ce either via with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by & Saturday, 8:30am-? babysitting on 2nd & 3rd in person pick-up or via mail, upon Issu- the claimant to the representative and to the The Village of Percy is now Lamps, clothing/coats, shifts & one on day shift. ing Offi ce’s receipt of payment for the Bid- attorney within ten (10) days after it has been accepting applications for a quilts & blankets, rugs, Excellent references. ding Documents. The non-refundable cost fi led. Sparta area. 618-967- furniture, lawn chairs, of printed Bidding Documents is $80.00 per Representative for the Estate of Duane FULL-TIME lattice, tools & dog house. 4990. Reliable and ...... 1-11-7 excellent references. set, payable to “Heneghan and Associates, Thomas Evans, Deceased. POLICE OFFICER ...... 1-2-27 P.C.”, plus a $10.00 non-refundable shipping By: Charleen Evans Salary based on experience and charge. Upon Issuing Offi ce’s receipt of pay- Cooper & Liefer Law Offi ces qualifications. Benefits include ment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent 205 E. Market St. retirement and insurance. Applica- FOR RENT via the prospective Bidder’s delivery method Red Bud, IL 62278 of choice. The date that the Bidding Docu- 618-282-3866 tions can be picked up and dropped FOR RENT IN SPARTA: FOR RENT: 2 bed, 2 bath ments are transmitted by the Issuing Offi ce [email protected] off at village hall. Applications will be 2 & 3-bedroom mobile mobile home on private homes in park. Also lot. No pets, southwest will be considered the prospective Bidder’s ...... 0-11-14 accepted until November 13, 2019. mobile home lots in park. side of Sparta. 443-3444. date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. DOING BUSINESS AS This position DOES NOT have Private mobile home lots ...... 1-11-7 Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not DBA residency requirement. HOUSE FOR RENT: 5 for sale. Call Ronnie be available from the Issuing Offi ce. Neither CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Johnson. 618-443-3325. bedroom, 4406 Sunrise Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full Ct., Ellis Grove. 618- Public Notice is hereby given that on Oc- ...... 0-x-x or partial sets of Bidding Documents, includ- APARTMENT FOR 615-6816. tober 18, 2019 a Certifi cate was fi led in the RENT IN WATERLOO: ...... 1-11-7 ing Addenda if any, obtained from sources offi ce of the County Clerk of RANDOLPH Month to month, utilities FOR RENT: 2 bedroom other than the Issuing Offi ce. COUNTY, Illinois setting forth the name and Come Grow With Us! furnished. 618-340- & 4 bedroom houses Bid security shall be furnished in accord- post-offi ce address of all persons owning, 2090. in Willisville. 967-0958. ance with the Instruction to Bidders. conducting and transacting the business ...... 0-x-x $500/Mo. rent plus $500 Owner: Washington County Water Com- FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed cleaning deposit. known as: Tienda Mi Pueblo located at 1009B WEIR mobile home. Steeleville ...... 1-11-7 pany State St., Chester, IL 62233. Mobile Home Park. $360/ FOR RENT: 2 room By: Steve Fletcher, CEO Dated this October 18, 2019 PARTS CENTER mo. No pets. 573-355- apartment in Sparta. Date: 10/30/2019 Melanie L. Johnson 1298. $400/month. All utilities ...... 0-11-7 is looking to ll: ...... 0-x-x included. Call 618-443- Randolph County Clerk APARTMENT FOR 2727. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH ...... 1-11-7 RENT: 1 bed, 1 bath ...... 0-11-7 Delivery Drivers JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF in Steeleville, 406 FOR RENT: 514 E. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS (FT/PT) N. Sparta. $500/mo. Church St., Sparta. 2 NOMINATIONS includes water, sewer & bedroom. 618-319-2644. DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. trash pickup. 618-286- ...... 1-11-7 JOSHUA G STEIBEL A/K/A JOSHUA GER- To all persons of legal voting age who own or 9990. ALD STEIBEL, DEFENDANTS. reside within the boundaries of the Randolph Clerical ...... 1-11-27 www.countyjournal.org 2019CH12 County Soil & Water Conservation District. Apply in person at 309 EAST SHILOH DRIVE Beginning December 9, 2019, nominations RED BUD, IL 62278 will be accepted for the offi ce of Director for 1450 W. Market, Red Bud NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDG- Randolph County Soil and Water Conserva- No phone calls please MENT OF FORECLOSURE tion District at 313 W. Belmont, Sparta Mon. UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- – Thurs. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Fri. 7:00 **Bene ts for full time** APARTMENTS SURE ACT a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Nominees must provide PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proof of residency or ownership of land lo- AVAILABLE FOR RENT pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and cated within the boundaries of the district and In Sale entered by the Court in the above en- respond by 12 p.m. January 17, 2020. PERRY COUNTY titled cause on July 5, 2019, Judicial Sales ...... 0-11-7 FOR MORE INFO CALL Corporation will on December 9, 2019, in Perry County RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, #1 Housing Authority Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, at 10:00 AM, HELP WANTED sell at public auction and sale to the highest (618) 542-5409 bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Ran- LEGAL NOTICES dolph, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be suffi cient to satisfy said Judgment: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE WEST 60.44 FEET OF LOT 15 AND THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EAST 55.50 FEET OF LOT 14 IN RED BUD RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOURTH ADDITION IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF PAYTON R. TO THE CITY OF RED BUD, RANDOLPH ELLET, a minor COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT Case No. 2019MR83 DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1973 RECORDED NOTICE OF MINOR NAME CHANGE DECEMBER 12, 1973 IN BOOK “I” OF PLATS STATE OF ILLINOIS ON PAGE 94, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS To ROBERT ELLET AND ALL WHO IT MAY AS SHOWN IN BOOK 239 AT PAGES 785 CONCERN. Take notice that a Petition was AND 786, ALL IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE fi led in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Illinois, for the name change of PAYTON RAY TAX NO. 13-059-109-00 ELLET, minor, to PAYTON RAY RES. Now, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 East Shiloh therefore, unless you ROBERT ELLET, and all Drive Red Bud, IL 62278 whom it may concern, fi le an objection to the Description of Improvements: single family Petition in the action or appear, in the said home with attached 2 car gargae. Circuit Court of Randolph County, 1 Taylor The Judgment amount was $150,518.42. Street, in the City of Chester, Illinois, on the Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for 9th day of December 2019 at 11:00 am, a de- “CASH”. The successful bidder must de- fault will be entered against you at any time posit 10% down by certifi ed funds; balance, after that day and a judgment entered in ac- by certifi ed funds, within 24 hours. NO RE- cordance with the prayer of said Petition. FUNDS. /s/Jordan D. Gremmels The subject property is subject to general Jordan D Gremmels real estate taxes, special assessments or CNAs Fisher, Kerkhover, Coff ey & Gremmels Law special taxes levied against said real estate, $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Offi ce Attorney for Minta Res water bills, etc., and is off ered for sale with- We are looking for experienced and 600 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 Firm out any representation as to quality or quan- dedicated professionals to assume these Phone (618) 826-5021 tity of title and without recourse to plaintiff . The sale is further subject to confi rmation by key full and part-time positions on our Firm Fax (618) 826-5024 nursing team! Firm Email [email protected] the court. Attorney No 6303419 Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the ...... 0-11-7 purchaser shall receive a Certifi cate of Sale, Competitive Pay & Beneets Including: which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to Pay For Experience, Shift Differentials, Washington County Water Company the real estate after confi rmation of the sale. 401k with Matching Contributions, Nashville, Illinois The property will NOT be open for inspec- Egyptian Water Company tion. Prospective bidders are admonished to Vacation & PTO, Paid Holidays, Birthday Proposed Phase IV Water Main Extensions check the court fi le to verify all information. Holiday, Medical, Dental & Vision ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The successful purchaser has the sole re- Insurance And Much More! Sealed Bids for the construction of the sponsibility/expense of evicting any tenants Egyptian Water Company - Proposed Phase or other individuals presently in possession Apply online at IV Water Main Extensions will be received, of the subject premises. coultervillebytutera.com or send by President Ralph Timpner of Washington If this property is a condominium unit, the resume to [email protected] County Water Company, at the offi ce of the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, 17575 Connecticut Road, Nashville, Illinois other than a mortgagee shall pay the as- Coulterville Rehab & HCC 62263, until 2:00pm local time on Tuesday sessments and the legal fees required by December 10, 2019, at which time the Bids The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 13138 State Route 13, received will be publicly opened and read. 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Coulterville, IL 62237 The Project consists of constructing approxi- IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME- mately 40 miles of water main extensions OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE- plus appurtenances and customer connec- MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER tions in Randolph County, Illinois. ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN HELP WANTED A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 2pm ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO- PERCY Washington County Water Company Offi ce, SURE LAW. 17575 Connecticut Road, Nashville, IL. For Information: Visit our website at http:// Bids will be received for a single prime con- ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. OTR DRIVERS tract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, with Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla additive alternate bid items as indicated in Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff ’s Attor- OTR Starts the Bid Form. neys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, .50/Mile The Issuing Offi ce for the Bidding Docu- IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please re- Weekly Bonus ments is: Heneghan and Associates, P.C. fer to fi le# 267875 Paid Holidays 838 East McCord, Centralia, IL 62801, con- PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLEC- & Vacations tact Craig Olsen 618-533-6525 caolsen@ TION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S heneghanassoc.com. Prospective Bidders 100% Paid ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT Health Insurance may examine the Bidding Documents at the COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT After 90 Days Send Resume To: Issuing Offi ce on Mondays through Fridays [email protected] A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE Quality between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Equipment Or Contact and may obtain copies of the Bidding Docu- Plaintiff ’s attorney is not required to pro- Toby ments from the Issuing Offi ce as described vide additional information other than that set Stephens below. forth in this notice of sale. 618.317.5025 Bidding Documents also may be examined I3135555 at Heneghan and Associates, PC 838 East ...... 0-11-14 TRUCKING McCord, Centralia, IL 62801; Southern Illi- nois Builders Association, 1468 Green Mount IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Road, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269; Dodge/Agc TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Plan Room, 6330 Knox Industrial Drive, St. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Louis, Missouri 63139, online at Heneghan In the Matter of the Estate of and Associates Website - http://haengr.com/ Duane Thomas Evans, deceased projects_water.html and www.dodge.con- No. 17-P-50 CLAIM NOTICE COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 7, 2019 PAGE 37

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74 Ties has a huge selection of mens ties, any of which can be combined to make a custom tie to help you stand out from the crowd. 74 Ties opens in Sparta By Travis Lott 74 Ties offers a huge reasonable,” Hubbard Tina Hubbard has selection of ties, dress said. added a new shop to socks, suits, overcoats “We’ve been getting downtown Sparta and, and dress shoes. a lot of good feedback,” in doing so, is giving Most of the selection Hubbard said. “One the men of the area an in Hubbard’s stock is gentleman said he was opportunity to stand Stacy Adams brand. glad he didn’t have to out from the crowd. The prices in the go to the city anymore.” Hubbard has been de- shop are modest for There will be a rib- signing custom ties for menswear. In almost bon cutting at the store the men in her family all instances, the prices Friday, November 22 at for more than 12 years. are well below what noon. The ribbon cut- Earlier this year, she one would ﬁ nd in a de- ting will kick off the decided to make her partment store much two-day grand opening hobby a business. further from Randolph celebration. She founded 74 Ties, County. The grand opening starting with an online Basic ties cost only will feature free coffee shop. $15, and combination and deals on ties, such Her custom ties com- ties are about $30. Cus- as $12.50 for a regular bine two ties so that the tomers can pick any Stacy Adams tie. New Athens knot is a different pat- two ties in the store The shop is open tern than the rest of the and match them for a Tuesday through veterans tie. custom tie, which is no Thursday from 11 to 6 In celebration of Vet- “It’s different than extra charge. and Friday and Satur- erans Day, patrons of your normal tie,” Hub- “I want to keep things day from 11 to 9. the New Athens His- bard said. “It’s deﬁ nitely torical Museum at 101 a talking piece. It gets a North Johnson Street conversation going.” can learn more about Hubbard started her the local veterans who business with her web- served our country. site 74ties.com about The museum will be two months before open Sunday, Novem- opening the store at 149 ber 17 from 2 to 4. West Broadway Street Shown are some of the in Sparta. uniforms displayed at Hubbard wanted to the museum. branch out into more than just ties, and knew she needed a brick and mortar establishment to do so.

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