Volume 42 Number 10 Thursday, March 11, 2021 34 Pages | 75¢ Craft stepping down Dial 618 as Perry Co. treasurer for all local First female Republican to hold post calls again A change will soon require By Travis Lott ers who voted for me, and anyone in the 618 area code Perry County’s treasurer I appreciated working with to dial the full 10 digits of a has announced her intent you all,” she said. phone number when mak- to retire, and the county A vacancy was declared ing all calls. board of commissioners in the office of treasurer, It will affect all of southern accepted her resignation and notice of the vacancy Illinois in the 618 area code, during the March 4 board will be sent to both political central Illinois 309 area meeting. parties. Because Craft is a code and a portion of the Mary Jane Craft, 62, has Republican, a member of Chicago’s 708 area code. served as treasurer since that party will be appoint- Those in the 618 area code 2014, when she was elected ed to fill the remainder of should start dialing the full area code and number by and became the first Re- her term. April 24. If you attempt to publican woman to ever Craft’s last day in office use just the seven-digit num- hold that position. will be April 1. She has ber, a recording will inform She held onto her seat been at the helm of Perry you that the call cannot be during the 2018 election, County finances during completed as dialed. when she faced Democratic the most tumultuous fiscal Mary Jane Craft resigns as Perry County treasurer. This is the second time in challenger Beth Lipe. era in recent memory. the last 40 years that this Craft grew up in Marble Craft said during a 2018 has occurred. Hill, Missouri, staying in interview that, when she All mobile contact lists, fax southeast Missouri until took office in 2014, she machines, life-safety sys- her move to Perry Coun- was immediately taken Resigning due to tems, fire or burgler alarms ty. She and her husband into a back room with a and any other programmed moved to Pinckneyville 16 group of elected officials, device will have to be repro- years ago. where she was informed health reasons gramed to dial the full 10 She said the Republican that she needed to take out digits. party was strong in Mis- $400,000 in tax anticipa- The change was ordered souri, and she wanted to tion warrants. Bloomington. In addition, ing to speak about an issue by the Federal Communica- help create the same cul- Her staff was reduced, Circuit Clerk Kim Keller- her company has had with tions Commission to allow ture in Perry County. Craft along with cuts in most of man donated money to keep the Perry County Sheriff’s for enstating an abbreviated was ultimately asked to run the county offices. payroll afloat, and county Office. number for the National for office, and she obliged. Staff in the treasurer’s officials underwent a series Laura Eaton, who man- Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Currently, if you need the Craft recently told county office went from three full- of cuts and budget restruc- ages accounts payable for suicide lifeline, dial 800-273- officials that she was step- time and three part-time turing. the trucking company, said 8255. ping down due to health employees to just two full- Craft became a central the company was recently a After July 16, you can sim- reasons and that her hus- time employees. figure in the budget re- victim of theft. ply dial 988 to reach the band accepted a job in Everything came to a structuring, working with A scammer had called the service. California, meaning they head in 2019 when the the county board to formu- company from Georgia on Nationwide, there are 37 would soon be moving county declared a state of late budgets. December 3, 2020, claim- states and 83 area codes im- west. financial emergency, when Since then, the county has ing to be with the Georgia pacted by this order where “I hate to see this, but I it was unclear whether the not taken out a tax antici- Department of Transporta- 988 is a working prefix. In understand,” said county county would be able to pation warrant, a first in tion, stating that they had southern Illinois, 988 is a board Chairman Bobby make payroll from month almost two decades. one of the company’s trucks working prefix in the Her- Kelly. to month. In other news, a repre- that had been in an acci- rin area. Craft said she didn’t want At that time, the county sentative from Southern dent in Georgia and that To learn more about this to go, but it was time. brought in financial con- Illinois Motor Express of change, visit fcc.gov/suicide- “I appreciate all the vot- sulting firm Bellwether of Cutler attended the meet- Continued on Page 5 _____ prevention-hotline. Pilbean is 2021 MVP in Marissa By Mike Trotter dedication and willingness A special ceremony was to help others. held Monday evening at Pilbean was presented the Marissa Village Hall with a plaque, and his immediately following the nameplate will be added to village board meeting. another plaque at village Troy Pilbean was an- hall that lists the previous nounced as the recipient MVP winners. of the Marissa MVP award. The board meeting itself In the past, the award was a short one, with only was presented at a dinner a few items on the agenda. sponsored by the Marissa Two sealed bids were Chamber of Commerce, but opened for village-owned last year’s disbanding of properties that had been the chamber and COVID-19 advertised for sale. restrictions required a dif- Dan Seiber offered $3,000 ferent type of ceremony for 1.76 acres of land on this year. Green Diamond Road, and Mayor Chad Easton read Clay Carmichael offered a statement thanking Pil- $500 for property at 615 bean for all of the work East Keys. Both bids were he does as the leader of accepted unanimously. Marissa’s First Responder The board agreed to issue Service. Easton’s remarks a parade permit for this 50 years in business also cited Pilbean as the year’s Coal Festival. Ronald Schenk, owner of Schenk’s Market in Evansville, was honored Monday for type of person who makes his 50 years in business. He was presented a plaque during a surprise visit from a village better due to his Continued on Page 5_____ Mayor Red Becker, local business owners, family and friends. Becker is shown presenting the plaque to Schenk. Volle will seek sheriff’s post By Travis Lott leader, in security forces Another candidate has and as a recruiter. announced that he will He then went to SIUC, run for the Republican graduating with an as- nomination for Randolph sociate degree in law en- County sheriff when Shan- forcement in 1981 and a non Wolff retires in 2022. bachelor’s degree in police Dale Volle, 66, returned to administration in 1984. his hometown of Chester He also earned a master’s in October 2020 and plans degree in public adminis- to take a run at what he tration from SIUE in 2014. said has been his lifelong Volle was a police officer ambition. for Chester from 1979 to Volle was born and raised 1983; Festus, Missouri from in Chester, graduating 1985 to 1986; Collinsville from Chester High School from 1986 to 1988; and Illi- in 1972. nois State Police from 1988 After high school, he en- to 2010. listed in the U.S. Marine While with the Illinois Corps and served six years as an infantry small unit Dale Volle Continued on Page 5_____ MVP Troy Pilbean, left, with Marissa Mayor Chad Easton

Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2021 Money $aving Coupons Inside! PAGE 2 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 POLICE Cop injured in arrest A Pinckneyville while they were in had followed her. woman was arrested the apartment, they The offi cer was able February 16 after al- saw Kara Honaker, to get Honaker to drop legedly battering two 29, of Pinckneyville the knife, but she al- people, including a push Toby Byrns, 44, legedly continued to police offi cer attempt- of Pinckneyville. resist arrest, kicking ing to apprehend her. Byrns was visiting the offi cer. According to Pinck- the apartment. The offi cer report- neyville police, of- After Honaker al- edly sustained a fi cers were called to legedly pushed Byrns, shoulder injury in the Garden Apartments Honaker ran toward altercation. in Pinckneyville in the kitchen, where Honaker will have a reference to a distur- she grabbed a knife hearing March 23 to bance. and turned toward determine her fi tness Police reported that, the police offi cer who for trial. Carbon monoxide alarm Steeleville fi remen monoxide in the base- check her appliances. Mario Dolce’s car after the wreck. Courtesy of the Pinckneyville Press were called to the home ment of the home, This is the second of Miranda Eisenhauer which is double the carbon monoxide at 305 East Broadway amount that would set alarm that has sound- in Steeleville just be- off the alarm. ed in Steeleville within Wreck in Perry Co. leaves fore 9 p.m. March 6 for Reitz said it was not a month’s time. a report of a carbon clear if it was the fur- The fi rst occurred monoxide alarm going nace or the water heat- when snowdrifts two seriously injured off. er that caused the prob- blocked a furnace ven- Steeleville Fire Chief lem. tilation fan on the back Two people were se- of Pinckneyville ap- the left lane, catching Rich Reitz said there Firemen ventilated of Earl Welge’s home at verely injured in an proached the two fi r e . were about 50 parts- the home, and Eisen- 5512 Chester Road Feb- accident in rural Perry stopped vehicles from Dolce and Burton per-million of carbon hauer had a technician ruary 17. County last Thursday. behind. Burton failed were airlifted from According to the Il- to reduce speed and the scene to a regional linois State Police, ve- struck the rear of Dol- hospital with serious hicles driven by Mario ce’s vehicle, forcing injuries. Their cur- Ava Fire Deptartment calls Dolce, 38, of Cutler and Dolce off the right side rent conditions are not Resident Heather Walter Meeks, 53, of of the road. known. Ava fi remen were at 11:38 a.m. March 6 at Swiger had been Percy were stopped at a Burton’s vehicle con- Meeks was unin- called to a one-vehicle 1162 Water Plant Road. smoking at a wooden red light for construc- tinued on and struck jured. accident at 12:30 p.m. Resident Earl Freund table on the porch be- tion on State Route 152 the rear of Meeks’ ve- Burton was cited for March 4 on Union was burning trash fore going inside to near Shady Oak Road hicle. failure to reduce speed School Road in Ava. when a table blew into take a nap. at 5:45 a.m. March 4. Burton’s vehicle then to avoid and accident According to Ava the burn pile, causing Embers from the A vehicle driven spun around and came and operating an unin- Fire Chief Rodney An- the fi re to spread to cigarette apparently by Devin Burton, 24, to rest facing west in sured motor vehicle. derson, driver Herbert the grass. Becker had run off the The grass fi re spread caught fi re on the road and into a tree on to a lawn mower, de- table, and the fi re the embankment. stroying the mower. burned the entire table The embankment Anderson said Freund and part of the porch. Police blotters for the week was steep, and fi remen had put out most of the Again, the fi re was Dustin P. Morgan, 37, 20, of Fenton, Missouri March 4 by the Ran- assisted Becker in get- fi re before the depart- mostly out when fi re- of Percy was arrested was arrested March 1 dolph County Sheriff’s ting out of the truck ment arrived. men arrived, and the March 1 by Chester po- by the Randolph Coun- Offi ce on a Randolph and back to safety. He *** fi remen checked the lice for driving on a sus- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce on a County warrant for fail- was uninjured. A passerby reported area with a thermal pended license, driving Randolph County war- ure to appear in court *** a porch fi re at 19122 imaging camera to a vehicle that had ex- rant for failure to ap- on a possession of meth Ava fi remen re- Highway 3 in Jacob make sure there were pired registration and pear in court on an charge. He was jailed. sponded to a grass fi re March 8 at 5:30 p.m. no hot spots. possession of meth and unlawful possession of **** drug paraphernalia. a controlled substance Karen M. 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Du Quoin and Pinck- at $200,000. Perry County Sher- neyville, conducted “Child pornography iff Steve Bareis said it the search, allegedly leaves victims and was unfortunate that discovering evidence their families with child predators live of child pornography. lifelong scars,” said among the people of Hedrick has been Illinois Attorney Gen- Perry County. charged with fi ve eral Kwame Raoul. “I’m just glad it was counts of child porn “My offi ce is commit- a porn case and not a possession, each be- ted to working with molestation case,” Ba- ing Class 2 felonies the Internet Crimes reis. PBMs causing problems for independent pharmacies

By Dan Zobel reimbursed $15. That and talk about how Moody Health Mart reimbursement is de- Sparta is on the short Pharmacy owner Sea- cided by pharmacy ben- end of the stick when mus Kloos welcomed efi t managers. it comes to employee Illinois Senator Terri “My impression is that health benefi ts. Bryant and Representa- CVS is trying to push Kloos also explained tive David Friess to his out the independent that the bill should save store March 3 to talk pharmacies through the state money in the about the importance Caremark,” Bryant long run. of Senate Bill 2008 and said. He believes that Il- House Bill 3630. “That’s exactly right,” linois needs to remove Independent phar- Kloos said. pharmacy payments macies are hurting as The two bills, which from Medicaid-man- pharmacy benefi t man- are each in committee, aged care organiza- agers, or PBMs, grow are designed to address tions. in power. a lot of the abuses hap- Kloos said in July PBMs are intermedi- pening and to correct 2017, West Virginia ary fi rms that manage the imbalance of power. did this, and a study prescription drug ben- Another problem forecasted a savings efi ts for health insur- pharmacies face with of $30 million. He cited ers, Medicare Part D PBMs, according to that the West Virginia drug plans and large Kloos, is spread pric- Bureau for Medical employers. ing. This is the practice Services released a re- “Basically, they are of charging the health port showing an actual just middle men, but plan payer several savings of $54.4 million they have become more times more than the to the state Medicaid than just middle men,” actual cost of the drug. program for the fi rst Kloos explained, “Now, PBMs then reimburse year. they own the insurance pharmacies at or below This also resulted in companies. They own the cost of the drug $122 million paid to the pharmacies. They then charge the health West Virginia pharma- own mail-order phar- plan a price several cies in the form of fi xed macies. times more than the dispensing fees. “They tell patients drug cost. Kloos noted that Illi- what medications “They keep the differ- nois has around 4.5 mil- they are allowed to ence for themselves, lion people who receive get. They tell doctors but they’ve done noth- Medicaid benefi ts. By what they should be ing but administer pa- using West Virginia’s prescribing based on per,” Kloos said. “They savings and multiply- kickbacks and rebates don’t provide a service ing it by the number from manufacturers. to anybody. They just of Illinois Medicaid pa- “They take money enrich themselves.” tients, Illinois could from us in the form of One tool Bryant said save $434 million in di- underpayments.” that can be helpful in rect prescription costs The three largest Springfi eld is how mu- and keep nearly $975 PBMs, according to nicipalities are affected million in the state by Pharmacists United for by the situation. mandating a profes- Truth and Transparen- This stems from he sional dispensing fee cy, are CVS Caremark, fact that independent be paid to pharmacies. Express Scripts and pharmacies do not have “That’s money we can OptumRx, which is a di- much power when pit- use to pay our bills, vision of United Health- ted up against the likes pay our people, hire care. Those three hold of Walgreens and CVS. somebody, sponsor the nearly 80 percent of the However, Bryant ex- community chorus and prescription benefits plained, when they can the high school basket- market in the United show how municiaplity ball team and do all of States. governments are get- the things we used to An example of what ting hurt by the situa- do when we had extra is going on, which was tion, it gives them more money that we don’t used by Bryant to make ammunition when it have anymore because sure she understood comes to getting some- we’re so strapped every what Kloos was ex- thing changed. month,” Kloos said. “I plaining, was that there Kloos said he has just ask you to read is something that cost asked Sparta city man- what I have here and the pharmacy $20, but ager Corey Rheinecker consider supporting the pharmacy is only for a chance to sit down these bills.”

From left are Moody Health Mart Pharmacy manager Leslie Sauzek, state Representative David Friess, state Senator Terri Bryant and Moody Health Mart Pharmacy owner Seamus Kloos. PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Recycling: abuse it and you lose it

e were happy ernment shut that op- to report last eration down. Trash No taxation weekW that the recy- No trash or gargbage in now goes, or at least cling program might it should go, to com- be coming back to recycling totes, please mercial landfills that without Steeleville. are heavily regulated. It was about a year Recycling is a good ago that the program ing, to hit the pause reason. There is no thing. Throwing gar- representation was paused because button. indication that Percy’s bage into a recycling subpar education. Progressive ideas. some residents—not It now appears that trailer will come back bin is not. Leftist assumptions. Marxist theory. all—were dumping Steeleville citizens any time soon. If that behavior by garbage and trash When the coal mines a few rude and lazy PoliticalA radicalism. Transgender ideology. will likely have that into the recycling bins. service restored in the were flourishing lo- people reoccurs, you These are some of the descriptions of Ameri- Used diapers, veg- not too distant future. cally, many a mined- can bet the recycling can public education I found in recent articles. etable peelings and Hopefully, being out strip pit was used program in Steeleville My last three columns focused on that sub- assorted trash are just without it has con- as a landfill. Trash will be halted again. ject, particularly in Illinois. These described some of the items that vinced those who have and garbage would be While we’re on the the Culturally Responsive Teaching and showed up in the totes abused it in the past to dumped, and the coal subject, trash gener- Learning Standards already adopted by the on collection day. follow the guidelines. mine would cover it ated in a moving vehi- state board of education and the Responsible That led officials at Steeleville is not the with dirt. cle should be bagged Education for Adolescent and Children’s the Menard Correc- only local town that Eventually, that priv- and taken home to Health Act that has been introduced by two tional Center, where has lost recycling priv- ilege was also abused, be properly disposed Democrats in the state senate. the material goes to be ileges. Percy also lost and along with a great- of—not thrown into In those columns, I quoted Laurie Higgins, sorted and packaged its recycling trailer er national awareness someone’s yard or a cultural affairs writer for the Illinois Fam- for further process- for much of the same of pollution, the gov- farmer’s field. ily Institute, who said CRTLS is a vehicle for bringing a host of left-wing political concepts By Martha into classrooms, and REACH would require A Musing View® Peebles leftist comprehensive sex education in every K-12 class in public schools. Higgins concluded in an article on illino- isfamily.org that because of these policies, 30,000 cardboard fans can’t be wrong many Illinois families will make plans to take ince the pandem- at about $6,000. Back is why there’s a sign Standees offer pricing their children out of the public schools. Sic hit last year, at the first Super Bowl on buses that says No that starts at $55 for a “My argument is that no Christians should it seems the world in 1967, a ticket was Standees Permitted. 3-foot cutout. Most pets have their children in public schools here in is being overtaken priced at $12. However, I could fit in this category. Illinois, at least, because now we have a whole by cardboard people. Times have certainly see where a standee Next, for children 3-4 would come in handy host of indoctrination curricula that apply They are popping up changed. Now fans feet, the cost is $66. If everywhere. About are willing to pay $100 for women driving you are a bit taller, say from kindergarten through senior year in 30,000 of them ap- to not attend. alone. 5 feet, the price goes high school introducing them to leftist ideas peared at the Super Restaurants and pub- Speaking of alone, up to $105, 5-6 feet pay about cross-sex impersonation and homosexu- Bowl in Tampa. lic places are also us- how about the kid $132, and 6-7 feet $142. ality,” Higgins said in a recent radio interview. They even paid $100 ing standees to fill from the movie “Home A 7-8 ft version (Abe “You can’t train up your children in the way a seat to attend. That’s space at tables to keep Alone.” He used a Lincoln in his stove- they should go when their schools are teach- $3 million, for those of real people apart. It cardboard cut-out of pipe hat) is $154, and ing them that that which is evil is good.” you who don’t like to seems this works well Michael Jordan to an 8’1 to 9’10 model Unfortunately, the problem isn’t limited to do math. and does give estab- trick the burglars into that is 57 inches wide the Land of Lincoln. Dogs and cats were lishments the appear- thinking he wasn’t (a typical Grizzly bear) In an article titled Bad Education on chris- also part of this crowd. ance of being popular. really home alone. A is $230. topherrufo.com, the author describes a Phila- It seems cardboard Many standees get cardboard pet in the It might be nice for delphia elementary school that forced fifth- people (stand-ins) need jobs as greeters. The window might deter all of us to get a stand- graders to celebrate black communism and pets, too. Dos Equis Guy, aka criminals, too. ee of ourselves just to host a Black Power rally to free Angela Davis. These standees The Most Interesting Even though stand- have for events that we Academically, the school is one of the worst- looked so real that Man in The World, ees are not susceptible do not want to attend performing schools in the city, Rufo says. folks watching the greets us every time to COVID, there are with our spouse. Bill At thefederalist.com, executive editor Joy game on TV were we enter a local Te- some places where would absolutely love Pullmann writes that the Biden Administra- somewhat uneasy quilas restaurant. Al- they would not sur- it if I took his standee tion will go further than President Barrack about the lack of so- though his standee vive, like on windy to weddings, funerals, seas or at the beach Obama did in pushing transgender ideology cial distancing. Truth- is a little short, he church services, trivia fully, they looked so is rather handsome. during high tide. Rain nights and shopping. on American children over the next four lifelike, I thought the He gets around, too. and humidity would He could certainly use years. stadium was packed. There is an article on- wreak havoc on them. a cardboard Martha Pullmann quotes the Biden campaign prom- There were 25,000 line about a guy who Where do these life- who sits quietly in ise, “On his first day in office, Biden will -re real fans, and of those, took the cardboard like cardboard people a tree stand during instate the Obama-Biden guidance revoked by 7,500 were healthcare Most Interesting Man come from? They can hunting season. the Trump-Pence Administration, which will workers who got free in The World with him be easily ordered on- Who knows. He restore transgender students’ access to sports, tickets. so he could drive in line by just emailing might even buy stand- bathrooms and locker rooms in accordance Pricing for the tick- the high occupancy ve- your picture. ee Martha a seat at the with their gender identity.” ets to attend started hicle lane. Maybe that Cardboard Cutouts next Super Bowl. Of course, Biden kept that promise with one of his first executive orders. A Newsweek headline reads, Math Suffers From White Supremacy, According to a Bill Letters to the editor Gates-Funded Course, and the magazine says, At Easter that demands we chal- of 1930’s Germany? der identity in dorms, “The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is Scratch our constitu- Editor, County Journal: lenge their gender sports and teaching. funding a program called ‘Equitable Math,’ tional right to free- Something in the air identity. And that isn’t The next step is to at- which attempts to remove white supremacy dom of the press. has changed. I feel, enough for them. tempt to tell ministers The same majori- from the curriculum.” see, hear and sense it. They want to allow what they can and ty is pushing for the Higgins was asked what parents who object My soul seems more boys to enter into girls’ cannot preach from adoption of the United to these policies can do. She suggested church- alive at Easter. locker rooms. What God’s word. Is this Nations small arms es partner with the FreedomProject Academy I am awaiting heav- will your daughters what you voted for? treaty. The fact that to start their own schools and provide fully enly spiritual bless- do in there that these Even if allegiance we are even consider- accredited, biblically based online classes. ings to fill my waking boys are anxious to to a party is of para- ing allowing anyone That’s a good idea, but expensive. So, how and sleeping hours at see? How horrified mount importance to other than Americans about this? All taxpayers should be required this wonderful time of and humiliated will some, these are our to make decisions to support the education of children, but those year. It is a joyous time those girls feel? Even children. This is our that isn’t enough for concerning America America. Can we not who prefer to support Catholic, Lutheran or to be alive. them. sounds very un-Amer- work together and other parochial or private schools should de- I wish you and yours Imagine your wife, ican to me. So, scratch pray together to save mand the right to do so without paying for the true Easter bless- our second amend- ings and as we re- daughter or grand- our children, to save the public schools. They might do this on the ment rights. member our Lord and daughter entering a nation built on the basis of no taxation without representation, Nancy’s Equality Act Savior, Jesus Christ, into a restroom in a very truths of God? since Christian and other conservative views would allow those boys His death and ressu- public building, and a We must make our are apparently no longer welcome in public in girls locker rooms rection, may God’s gift man decides to follow voices known. Call classrooms. and force students and of eternal life be a com- them in there. If you those we thought we I don’t know how this would work out in teachers to publicly fort and strength to stop that man from could trust and re- practice. I’ll leave it to others to do the math, pretend that a biologi- help you live through going in after them, claim the nation we remembering, of course, that according to cal male is a female. It these trying days. you could be breaking once knew. would encourage first the Equitable Math doctrine: The concept of I pray you keep your a federal law. Only a repentant peo- through third-graders mathematics being purely objective is un- faith and heart true, Maybe you’ve read of ple can save us. That to chose whether they equivocally false. as you follow Him the opinion of Biden’s is what God told us want to be a boy or Right! every day. Praise God, choice for HHS secre- millennia ago. Father, a girl. These are our For more by John Meacham, visit laughwith- and be joyfully blessed tary when it comes hear our prayers. children and grand- john.wordpress.com. at Easter. to a child’s gender Roger Long children. Is that what Mary Jane Hinnerichs identity. We cannot Coulterville you voted for? Steeleville not even protect our children without the This act would strip Policies Of The County Journal threat of legal action. 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Mar. 10...... 14.0 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 5 Steeleville man faces charge Dirt For Sale Road & Driveway Rock of sexual assault of a child All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread A Steeleville man ing documents, Phil- X felony, the highest RED was arrested March lips allegedly commit- degree of felony in the DOT Red Dot 4 by Randolph County ted an act of sexual state of Illinois, pun- 30-Yard sheriff’s deputies on a penetration with a ishable by three years Construction Trash Dumpsters warrant for sexually child who was under to life in prison. Available assaulting a child. the age of 13 at the Phillips’ bond was set 826-4045 Dillen Phillips, 20, is time. at $50,000. charged with preda- The charges allege He remained incar- tory criminal sexual that the offense oc- cerated at the Ran- assault of a child. curred in May 2020. dolph County Jail as According to charg- Dillen Phillips The charge is a Class of Tuesday. From Dents And Dings Police blotters for the week ... from Page 2______To Major Collision Repair Cheri R. Cross, 36, lawful possession of of occupancy without dolph County warrant All Insurance Work Welcome of Coulterville was meth. He was jailed. water. She posted bond for failure to appear in Free Estimates arrested March 5 by **** and was released. court. He was jailed. the Randolph County Michael G. Merideth, **** **** Sheriff’s Office for un- 48, of Sparta was ar- Skylar D. Brawdy, Matthew J. Palmer, lawful restraint. She rested February 28 by 20, of Sparta was ar- 36, of Ava was arrest- was jailed. Sparta police for DUI rested March 5 by ed February 25 by Wil- **** and failure to reduce Sparta police on a Ran- lisville police on two Essex S. Knapp, 33, speed to avoid an ac- dolph County warrant Jackson County war- of Percy was arrest- cident. He posted bond for failure to appear in rants for failure to ap- Jim Gasser, Owner - 30 Years Experinece ed March 5 by Steele- and was released. court on a retail theft pear in court. He was ville police on a Ran- **** charge. He posted bond jailed. 715 West Broadway • Steeleville dolph County warrant Ryan P. Dickey, 36, and was released. **** 618-965-2886 for possession of meth. of Sparta was arrest- **** Melba J. Nesbit, 56, Knapp posted bond. ed March 1 by Sparta Lewis W. Bebout, 58, of Willisville was ar- **** police on a Randolph of Pinckneyville was rested February 24 by Kavon L. Hunter, 27, County warrant for vi- ticketed March 5 by the Willisville police for homeless, was arrested olating probation. He Perry County Sheriff’s driving on a revoked March 8 by Sparta po- posted bond and was Office for driving an license. She was jailed. lice on a Randolph Coun- released. uninsured vehicle. He **** ty warrant for unlaw- **** was given a notice to Danny E. Wynn, 39, ful possession of meth. Heather D. Easton, appear in court and re- of Tamaroa was ar- Hunter was jailed. 40, of Sparta was ar- leased. rested March 8 by the **** rested March 5 by **** Perry County Sher- Bradly D. Jackson, Sparta police on a James A. Compton, iff’s Office for violat- 33, of Chester was ar- Sparta city warrant 20, of Ava was arrest- ing probation/domestic rested March 8 by for failure to appear in ed February 26 by Wil- battery. He was jailed. Chester police for un- court on an allegation lisville police on a Ran- **** Craft to resign as county treasurer ... from Page 1____ GDOT needed to fix an iff’s department sent veillance camera foot- County. axle before the truck her the computer dis- age from a truck stop Commissioner Bruce could be moved. patch sheet from the in Georgia. Eaton said Morgenstern asked why Eaton said the caller initial report that was that was the last time this was Perry County’s told the trucking com- taken. she heard from police. responsibility to investi- pany’s employee that On December 22, Eaton “I’ve made three or gate. He also questioned the driver was being said she received the four phone calls since Eaton about how this detained until the truck same dispatch sheet, then and left messages, could have happened. could be moved. and Bareis had said that and no one will call me “So, you just wrote a The company paid the it was the completed back,” Eaton said. “No- check and didn’t even scammer $4,849, but it report. body will return my check to see if there was turned out that there Eaton said she emailed emails.” a driver?” Morgenstern was no accident, nor Bareis December 23, Eaton said she was ad- asked. was there a truck or a asking if he’d made any vised to attend the board Eaton said the em- driver detained. headway in the case. meeting to see if there ployee who paid the Once Eaton and the “He said he was too was anything more her scammer has been dis- Pole Barns supervisors at the truck- busy to deal with fol- company could do. ciplined. ing company realized lowing up on any calls “Five grand isn’t going “The fact of the mat- what had happened, because he was too busy to break us, but it’s five ter is still that we were on December 4, Eaton taking new calls,” Eaton grand,” Eaton said. robbed of five grand,” called the sheriff’s de- said. When asked for com- Eaton said. partment in the Georgia Eaton said Bareis told ment, Bareis said Eaton Bareis did not respond county where this oc- her he would pass it has not contacted him to a call for comment on curred, and she was told along to Investigator since he turned the case the situation. that the Perry County Wally Behm. Eaton said over to Behm. He said he During the meeting, Sheriff’s Office had to she finally heard from didn’t know how many the board approved investigate it. Behm three weeks later, messages Eaton had left raffle licenses for the Eaton said she called and Eaton sent him eve- for Behm recently. Knights of Columbus, Perry County and re- rything she had on the Bareis said the sher- Du Quoin VFW Post 513, ported the scam. situation. iff’s office has gotten Swanwick Cemetery As- By December 14, Eaton Two weeks later, on little cooperation from sociation, Perry County hadn’t heard anything January 27, Eaton said authorities in Georgia, Home Community Edu- and called the sheriff’s she emailed the inves- causing problems for cation, Du Quoin Cham- office again. She was tigator again to follow Perry County’s investi- ber of Commerce, Beta told that the report was up, and he told her he gators because the crim- Pi Sorority, and Nubabil- KINKAID not finished. The sher- was trying to get sur- inals did not act in Perry ity Athletics Foundation. BUILDERS LLC Pilbean is Marissa 2021 MVP ... from Page 1____ Where Timely Service, Quality And Fair Pricing Meet A motion passed au- application process improvements in front all active liquor li- Mark Lambright, 710 Sharp Rock Rd. Owner Ava, IL 62907 thorizing the mayor for a grant that would of the grade school. censes were approved to proceed with the help pay for sidewalk Also at the meeting, for renewal. Volle will seek sheriff’s post... from Page 1______S tate Police, Volle “That’s where I got the said. “Rather than be a tematic, sophisticated served eight years with majority of my super- big fish in a small pond, and professional law the SWAT team, nine visory and command I wanted to be a big fish enforcement service,” years on patrol and experience,” Volle said. in the ocean.” Volle said. as a special agent and During his Reserves Volle said the experi- Volle also said his special federal officer career, Volle was as- ences he’s had through most important deci- with the FBI on the anti- signed to the protective local, state, federal and sions as sheriff would terrorism task force. detail of Secretary of military investigations be making employee After retiring from Defense Donald Rums- would be invaluable in selections. ISP, Volle was a U.S. feld in Washington, DC. any type of situation in “I will work to recruit Park Service ranger, He accompanied Rums- Randolph County. and support the best working at Lake Mead feld to the White House, “Randolph County has people available. We National Recreational Pentagon and func- had some good guys will need public serv- Area and Yellowstone tions around Wash- as sheriff, but they’ve ants capable of carry- National Park. ington and Rumsfeld’s never had anyone of my ing out my policies with Volle said his duties weekend home not long caliber,” he said, “and common sense, compas- with the park service after the September 11 I worked very hard to sion and professional included every aspect terrorist attacks. get there.” expertise,” he said. of law enforcement, Volle said he would Volle said that drug Volle will face Chief emergency medical be the best candidate crimes are a major con- Deputy Jarrod Peters services and search for sheriff due to his cern to local people. for the Republican and rescue missions. breadth of experience. “Informal conversa- nomination. Peters an- Until 2011, Volle also “That’s why I did all tions tell me they are nounced his candidacy had a parallel career in those things,” Volle ready for a more sys- last week. the U.S. Army Reserves, where he retired as U.S. Army Chief War- Please Enter My Subscription To One Year • 52 Papers rant Officer 3, special agent and commander Please Check One of the 399th Criminal County Journal ❏ Investigation Division New Subscription Detachment in St. Lou- PO Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 ❏ Renewal is. Name He was deployed to Panama for security and stability opera- Address tions in 1990, Operation Desert Storm in 1991 City State Zip and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, when ❏ $30.00 For One Year Phone he served as a special agent and supervisor, Randolph, Perry Or Jackson County & Marissa conducting criminal in- ❏ $32.00 For One Year ❏ $35.00 For One Year vestigations of military, In Illinois All Other States local civilian deaths, ❏ $30.00 For One Year sexual assault and US ❏ $2 Discount For Senior Citizens personnel misconduct. Online PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Barton, Dickerson contend for mayor By Dan Zobel some government expe- it has for the future. I Company in Belleville. Residents in Tilden rience when he worked want to get the commu- Prior to that, he was will be voting for a new in Springfield for child nity ready for the next an employee at the com- mayor when the April 6 support enforcement. 100 years.” pany for 30 years. election hits. He is an adjutant for Barton said the in- Locally, he was a After four years in American Legion Post frastructure in Tilden member of the fire de- office, Curtis Forcum 172 in Marissa. is terrible, and nobody partment for 15 years chose to not run for a When asked what he seems to be able to get before getting on the second term. feels the issues facing it to improve. fire district board, of There are two new the village are, he sim- “I think I can,” Barton which he has been a candidates for the posi- ply said, “Decline.” said. “Tilden, for a small member for the last tion, Paul Barton and “First, we have to start village, has more pub- eight years. Dennis Dickerson. They with the tone. I will lic spaces and facilities Dickerson said he is both stated that they definitely be the guy to than most around here, all about saving money. have no problem with change that,” Barton and I want to capitalize “Until I get in there, the other, and they have said. “People have to on that. That’s not hap- I’m not 100 percent sure one goal in mind, to im- understand that when pening right now.” of what we can and prove the village. someone disagrees, it Dickerson, 60, who is what we can’t do,” Dick- Barton, 53, was born doesn’t make them your a member of the zon- erson said. “A lot will and raised in Tilden. enemy.” ing board, also has a depend on the board. He works in the vil- Barton also wants to focus on property. He If the board backs you, lage’s maintenance de- lead the village into the feels the abundance of you can do a little more. partment. new age, beginning by vacant and run-down I think I will have that Prior to that, he building a website for properties need to be backing.” worked for Nutrien Ag the village that will taken care of. Dickerson said from Solutions, but he has an offer a number of dif- “I’m going to go his experience on the array of other experi- ferent platforms. through our attorney fire district board, he Tax Time ences to draw from. “I want to create a and use every legal knows how to spend Susan Johnson confers with Robin Geralds Barton has worked in website where people means to get that done,” money in the right as they were providing free tax consultations financial services, been can pay bills and down- Dickerson said. “I know places. March 6 at the Marissa library. They and an account executive load forms,” Barton it’s going to cost the “We have a lot of stuff volunteer Warren Trotter have been trained and a branch manager said. “I want to be able town money, but this is that needs done in through the AARP Tax Aid program and have for a financial corpora- to market the commu- something that other town,” Dickerson said. passed the required IRS testing. As of March tion. nity and the organiza- towns do. I don’t see “I’ve lived here pretty 6, the three had completed 45 tax returns. You “I understand mon- tions. why we can’t get it tak- much my entire life. do not have to be an AARP member to use this etary policy, interest “I’ve looked at other en care of.” I’d just like to see some service, and a few spaces are still available if rates, treasury and town websites, and Dickerson has been things get cleaned up. you need help. An appointment is required. public reserve,” Barton they’re awful. They a manufacturer and “When I do something, Photo by Carol Mercer said. don’t understand tech- supervisor for 10 years I’ll spend the time to do Barton also gained nology and the place at Beno J. Gundlach what I think is right.”

ComWell receives national accreditation Saturday, March 13 • 9:00am ComWell has again sue this accreditation ComWell provided the tees, staff and clients. achieved national ac- to show that they im- council with written The Council of Ac- Hecker Community Park, creditation through the plement best practices evidence of compliance creditation is the only 230 E. Washington St. • Hecker, IL Illinois Council of Ac- in human services. The with national standards, national accreditor des- GUNS, COINS, COLLECTIBLES, creditation, which it has Council on Accredita- and group peer review- ignated by the U.S. De- HOUSEHOLD, TOYS, TOOLS & BOAT maintained since 2000. tion reviewed all of ers confirmed adher- partment of Defense, Browning Sweet Sixteen (Belgium Made, Nice), Browning BAR The accreditation ComWell’s programs, ence to these standards and this accreditation 30-06 (Belgium Made), Savage Lever Action Model 1895 308 lasts through 2024. services and manage- during a series of onsite is listed within the U.S. Cal. w/Scope, German 38 Special w/Holster, BB Gun, Starter Organizations pur- ment. interviews with trus- State Department. Pistol, Ammo, GOLD: 1881 $5, 1877S & 1908 $2½, SILVER: 1878CC 1891CC 1928 Peace & More, Proof & Mint Sets, Wheat & Indianhead Pennies, Kennedy Halves, Misc. Coins, Wor- thington Annual 1884 (pictures), Copper Kettle, KD Wardrobe, Paint Brush Tin Sign, 2 Accordions, Lennox Milk Glass Lamps, Very Nice Dining Room Set, Curio Cherry 4-Poster Bedroom Set (Queen) w/Dresser & Chest, Queen Anne Style, Cabinets, Lamps, Toys, Crocks, Flatscreen TVs, Couches, Bedroom Sets, Microwaves, Washer & Dryer, Knick-Knacks, Lots of Christmas Decorations, Patio Furniture, Old Electronics, Lawn Edging, Milk Cans, Chain Saws, C-Clamps, Extension Ladder, Hand and Garden Tools, Scuba Diving Equipment, 16’ Boat w/4.5 Sears Motor, Misc. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Lots of interesting items. We will be selling in 4 rings. We will be practicing Covid-19 social distancing as recommended by State Health Guidelines. As of January 1, 2021, the state of Illinois is requiring auctioneers to collect sales tax. If you are resale or exempt, we will require a current copy of your status for our files. Website: vossauctions.com Action Auction Associates Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704

20TH ANNUAL FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021 • 10AM • Rain or Shine SALE LOCATION: Hwy. 51 bypass in Perryville, MO. From I-55 at the Perryville exit, go north on Hwy. 51 bypass about 1½ miles to sale site. From Hwy. 61, take Hwy. 51 bypass south about ½ mile to sale site. Watch for sale markers.

COMBINES – TRACTORS – TRUCKS: New Holland CR940 combine, JD 2940 diesel tractor, open station w/ JD 148 loader, 2-wheel drive, w/ joystick, good tires & paint, JD 4010 diesel tractor w/ wide front end & loader, Case 1845 skid steer, rubber tires w/ 60%+ rubber, comes w/ tooth bucket & pallet forks, New Holland 74C 25’ double drive flex grain header & bumper hitch flatbed trailer, 2 axles, w/ ramps, 2” ball. HAY & FIELD EQUIPMENT: AGCO 3312 hydroswing disk bine, New Holland BR770 round baler, 5x5, auto-wrap, twine, JD 930 flail mower conditioner, 11’ cut, IH 241 round baler, JD 643 6-30” row corn head, JD 3960 2-row silage chopper w/ hay table, Case IH DCX 131 hydroswing disk bine, Seed auger w/ brush flightings & electric controls, Case IH WRX201 10-wheel hay rake, NH 258 hay rake, Case IHC 27’ field cultivator w/ heavy leveling harrow, JD 38 semi-mount sickle mower, 21’ Donahue trailer, 2 axles, Scissor hoist for dump truck, New Holland 1465 mower conditioner, 10’ cut, New Idea 9’ disk bine, Great Plains 60’ tandem axle sprayer, 9-wheel hay rake, JD 1209 mower conditioner, 16’ bale elevator, Case IH 8309 disk mower, 9’ cut, Sitrex 12-wheel like new hay rake, 1 year old, New Holland 853 round baler, New Holland 477 9’ mower conditioner, JD 220 flex grain platform, JD 640 5-bar hay rake w/ dolly wheel, JF Stoll SB2800 9’ cut disk mower, Badger single axle silage wagon, NH 849 4½’ x 5’ chain baler, hydraulic tie, Ford 551 4’x5’ round baler, belt baler, hydraulic tie, IHC 430 square twine baler, two 4-bottom semi-mounted plows, two JD running gears w/ hay frames, 3-point hitch 150-gallon fence row sprayer, JD 7000 6- 30” row planter w/ corn & bean cups, New Holland BR780 round baler, twine, Disc chisel, 4-basket hay tetter, JD 14T square baler, JD 5-bar hay rake, JD 566 round baler, 5’x6’ twine baler & M&W 8-wheel hay rake. LIVESTOCK - MISC: Knight 3300 Reel Aggie mixer feed wagon w/ scales, 540 PTO, in very good con- dition, New Idea 363 tandem axle manure spreader, PTO driven w/ double beaters, 800’ of NEW 6-bar 20’ section continuous fence, Semi load of various pallets of pavers & brick, Merry tiller w/ Honda motor, 3-pt hitch PTO seeder/ spreader, Pipe ladder rack for utility bed, PTO powered generator, two hog farrowing crates, 3-pt Ford brush hog, New Holland 930B 5’ 3-pt hitch finish mower, Bushhog 1815 15’ batwing brush hog, 540 rpm, JD 345 riding mower, Owattana 424 grinder mixer, Semi load of various size round treated posts, NEW corral panels & various size NEW gates, TSC 72” 3-pt rear finish mower (rebuilt), Three 10’ steel wall shelves, Barrel type wood stove, 2002 Honda 350 4-wheeler, 4-wheel drive, auto w/ title, 3-pt hitch 2-bottom plow, Wheel barrel type air compressor, like new, used 1 time, Some auto rims, 2003 Artic Cat 400 4-wheeler 4x4, automatic & gravity wagon. GUNS-WINDMILL-CONCESSION TRAILER: Aermotor windmill, 4 legged, 35’+ tower, in very good condition, 36’ 5th wheel toy hauler, 2004 year model, Cobra 22 magnum derringer, Smith & Wesson Model 5946 9mm pistol, Ruger Model 1022 carbine 22 long rifle, stainless steel barrel, Diamond Back Firearms 300 blackout AR w/ scope, Remington Model 700 VTR 223 caliber w/ Leopold scope, Winchester Model 12 20 gauge w/ nickel steel, 20’x8’ concession trailer, 2-axle, w/ awning, 5 serving windows, bumper hitch w/ 2” ball, Ruger SR22 22 caliber pistol, Glock Model WRW 757 caliber pistol, Ruger AR 556 w/ scope 223, Remington Model 1100 12 gauge, Remington Model 31 pump 20 gauge, Mossburg 100 ATR 243 carbine & youth gun. MORE GUNS EXPECTED BY AUCTION TIME. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Consigned items may be delivered to the auction site through Thursday, March 11. NO CONSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY, MARCH 12 & 13. NO TIRES & NO JUNK WILL BE ACCEPTED! We will post additions/changes frequently to our website. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. Manche Auction Service is not responsible for any errors, omissions or no shows. The auction MAY sell in 2 rings at times if necessary. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. TERMS: CASH OR APPROVED CHECK. LUNCH PROVIDED BY: 4-H SALE CONDUCTED BY: MANCHE AUCTION SERVICE COL. RODNEY MANCHE (573) 547-1818 or (573) 513-1212 SINCE 1982 - “LET OUR EXPERIENCE SELL YOUR NEXT AUCTION!!!” VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.mancheauctionservice.com COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 7 Friess named to group studying court fees State Representative and methodical ap- David Friess has been proach to ensure any appointed to a group new changes are ben- that will study statuto- efi cial to all,” Friess ry court fees and con- said. “As a lawyer, I duct a review of the understand the weight Criminal and Traffi c these rules and regu- Assessment Act, iden- lations have on our tify any issues with court systems. I look implementation and forward to our fi rst recommend changes meeting later this year as needed. and working with my Friess was appoint- fellow members on ed by Illinois House of this task force.” Representatives Minor- The group, which ity Leader Jim Durkin. includes judges, cir- The Statutory Court cuit clerks and mem- Fee Task Force was bers of the private bar, announced March 5 will hold its fi rst meet- by Chief Justice Anne ing within 60 days of Burke and the Illinois the Supreme Court’s Supreme Court. order, with fi ndings Burke said the presented within one group will review fees year. imposed on criminal Each caucus of the Protecting the lines defendants and civil General Assembly will Nelson Tree Service of Dayton, Ohio was in Percy Monday conducting routine trimming of trees litigants and the fi scal appoint one member. near power lines as part of a contract with Ameren Illinois. This photo was taken in Percy on impact of the new fee Two members will be Route 150/4 near the location where a limb fell on a transformer during the August 2020 storm schedules. appointed by Gover- that knocked out power to several area residents. “With recent chang- nor J.B. Pritzker and es being made to how two by the president we assess fi nes and of the Illinois Associa- Markers • Monuments fees, it is important tion of Circuit Court Mausoleums that we take a detailed Clerks. Nashville COVID-19 update Memorial Co. One-dose shot now available (618) 443-5807 Cases of COVID-19 One more death oc- John & Madeline Bergfeld Or (618) 443-2988 remain low through- curred in Perry Coun- out the area as more ty, bringing the death 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s people continue to re- toll to 61. ceive vaccinations. None occurred in While the total ac- Randolph County, tive case numbers in- where the total stands MONUMENT SALES creased in Randolph at 82, or Jackson EMETERY ETTERING and Jackson counties, County, where it is 68. C L the numbers did not Jackson County indicate major spikes USTOM ESIGN continues to accept C D anywhere. appointments of any- In Randolph County, there were 19 active one 16 or over with RANDOLPH cases as of Tuesday, a preexisting health compared to 15 the condition. You do not MONUMENT week prior. have to be a Jackson Jackson County had County resident to get 43 active cases Tues- a coronavirus shot. WORKS day, compared to 34 a Jackson County also Serving Families Since 1900 week ago. announced Monday Perry County’s num- that it is scheduling Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager bers dropped from 57 appointments for the last week to 44 as of single-dose Johnson 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 Tuesday. & Johnson vaccine. Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Trico area blood drives next week Two Trico commu- Appointments can nity blood drives will be made by going to be held the same time redcross.org. and day but at differ- All blood donations ent locations. will be tested for CO- The drives are from VID-19 antibodies. 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, The drives are spon- March 17 at the com- sored by Trico High munity center in Bow- School, First National er Park in Ava and Bank of Ava and First at the Campbell Hill State Bank of Camp- Community Center. bell Hill. Head Start preschool screenings March 26

Western Egyptian ley United Methodist Head Start will hold Church in Percy, 497- preschool screenings 2410; Theobald Gym- Friday, March 26 for nasium in Tamaroa, any Randolph, Perry 496-3535; Pinckneyville or Monroe county child Head Start, 357-8083, who is 4 years and and Sparta Head Start, younger. 443-3037. This does not include Parents are urged to children who will be attend the free screen- age-eligible for kinder- ing to have their child’s garten in the fall. development assessed The screenings will be and to gain informa- done by appointment. tion about the child’s The locations and strengths and needs. phone numbers are Results will be shared First Presbyterian with the parents. Church in Chester, Parents will be given 826-5651; Coulterville information about the Head Start, 758-2524; Head Start program Baldwin Community and can complete a Center, 853-4121; Wes- Head Start application. PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 SCHOOL SkillsUSA state qualifi ers Twenty-nine students are state-ranked No. ranked No. 4 Brock who attend Career 2 Camdyn Shemonic, Vasquez, No. 8 Bradley Center of Southern Il- No. 5 Matt Murray, No. Ruch, No. 9 Reed Wel- linois in Red Bud re- 6 Dominic Neal, Max born, Jacob Werner, cently qualifi ed for the Allwart and Jacob Jany Gage Garniss, Haydan SkillsUSA state compe- of Chester, No. 7 Lon- Gendron, Shane Hay- tition in April. nie Smith of Marissa, man, John Hobeck and Those students come No. 1 Michael Chausse, Zane Stueve of Ches- from the school’s auto- No. 4 Aiden Albert and ter, No. 6 Wesley Theil- motive service program Roz Surman of Red mann, Katie Sauzek taught by Greg Baird Bud, and No. 8 Tyler and Libby Sauzek of and the welding pro- Korves, Brandon Da- Sparta, and No. 10 gram taught by Gary vis and Alex Clark of Jacob Dehn, Jayden Miller. Valmeyer. Schilling, Nick Wood, CCSI students who ad- CCSI students who James Eschmann and vanced from regionals qualified for state in Dawson Goldschmidt of in automotive service welding are state- Valmeye r.

Above is the bracket of 32 pieces of art that is displayed in a hallway at Red Bud High School. Below, students deliberate over their choices as they peruse the artwork.

Senior spirit Pinckneyville High School held its senior night March 5 to recognize cheerleaders and poms and their parents for their contribution to Panther spirit for the past four years. Above, during halftime of the Panther basketball win over Anna-Jonesboro, the cheerleaders and poms combined for their traditional presentation of the school song "Panther Loyalty," which had been taped and played at the game. Below from left in the front row are senior cheerleaders Jade Riley, daughter of Thad Riley and Noralyn Kelly; Tristyn Morgenstern, daughter of Stuart and Amy Morgenstern, and Karrington Lacy, daughter of Chris and Tammy Lacy and April Lacy. Back row: senior poms Paige Epplin, daughter of Brad and Amy Epplin; Cameron Hepp, daughter of Amanda Hepp; Kirsten Bates, daughter of Richard Bates and Tiffany Jablonski; M-ART-ch Madness Maddison Hagene, daughter of Kirk and Christina Hagene; and Darrian By Dan Zobel volved.” “Sometimes, you love Nix, daughter of Crystal Kellerman. When people hear the Bandy said the 32 art a team and you don’t term March Madness, selections this year fea- think they will win, but the majority of them ture a wide variety of they are still your per- tend to think of col- artists. sonal favorite,” Bandy lege basketball’s NCAA While there are rec- said. “This was a nice Tournament. ognizable pieces such opportunity to start The popularity of as The Starry Night by some conversations March Madness ex- Vincent van Gogh and they probably wouldn’t tends far off the court. The Scream by Edvard have had otherwise.” Every year, basketball Munch, the majority This is Bandy’s ninth and sports enthusiasts, of the other artwork year in the art depart- as well as complete nov- chosen is diverse, fea- ment at Red Bud and ices of the game, make turing work by females her 12th overall teach- their predictions on and people of color, as ing the subject. who will win by fi lling well as contemporary This school year, with out numerous brackets. artists that a lot of peo- every obstacle teach- At Red Bud High ple might not normally ers and students have School, art teacher be exposed to. had to tackle, she felt Amanda Bandy is us- “It has been popular,” this was a good way to ing that format to give Bandy said. “I’ve defi - bring some fun back to students a fun way to nitely gotten a lot of the school. learn about artwork and compliments, and a lot “This is a good oppor- the artists behind them. of people talk to me tunity for any teacher, Bandy has put up a about it. People have regardless of content, bracket of 32 pieces of seen some new artists. to give kids a little art in one of the school It’s cool.” knowledge into what hallways for what she Voting on the first you’re doing, and it’s has coined M-ART-ch round of matchups a fun way to be com- Is Your Car In Need Of May 23 Madness. Students, not started Tuesday. On petitive,” Bandy said. just the ones in her art Monday, Bandy had her “Honestly, there has not June 6 class, will vote on each students look over the been a lot of joy with matchup to see which bracket, predict who teaching this year. It Body piece of art comes out they thought would has been challenging. It June 13 the winner. win and choose their was nice to do a project The first time she favorite. that gives me joy.” Work? July 11 tackled this project was Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs in 2018 when this year’s senior class members Collision July 25 were freshmen. 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Eggstravaganza. FRIDAY: Fish patty, FRIDAY: No school. Pinckneyville baked beans, cookie. Lunch MONDAY: Quesadilla, FFA Week ST. MARK’S green beans. TUESDAY: Teriyaki Pinckneyville High March 15-19 MONDAY: Toasted chicken, rice, roasted School FFA conducted broccoli. ravioli, corn, peaches. several activities WEDNESDAY: Pizza, during FFA Week. TUESDAY: Sloppy joe, corn. One tradition that baked beans, pears. THURSDAY: Baked ziti, was maintained was WEDNESDAY: Ham/ garlic bread, garden the staff breakfast. cheese sliders, chips, salad. FFA chefs prepared bacon, eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage and fruit for faculty and Developmental staff. FFA joined FCCLA for a dress for future career day that included lunch. screenings Above are FFA chefs Trico Elementa- April 14 and Friday, who helped prepare ry School will have April 16. the staff breakfast. free developmental To make a screen- At right, FFA senior screenings for pre- ing appointment, call officers show the schoolers Wednesday, 453-4271. shirt the club gave to faculty and staff.

Pinckneyville comes up aces Pinckneyville High School earned fi rst place in its division of the Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science in the Rend Lake College district. Pinckneyville students brought home eight fi rst-place, four second-place and four third-place medals. Medal winners were Layne Jones and Faith Smith, fi rst in biology; Sallee Collins, second biology and English; Karli Shockley, third biology; Bailey Niedbalski, fi rst chemistry; Kenzie Rushing, second chemistry and mathematics; Daci Palmer, third chemistry; Thomas Burdell, fi rst computer science and engineering graphics; THERE WERE 1,789,473,986 Jones, fi rst English, Carly Heisner, third English; Lily Tanner, fi rst mathematics; Sarah Restoff, third mathematics; and Hayley Winter, fi rst physics. Other members who tested were Kira Bruce, ROCKS IN THAT DUMP Bryna Jablonski, Gabby Pasquino, Emily Restoff, Emily Ruppert and Addie Waggoner. TRUCK AHEAD OF YOU... and one of them Chester preschool has just found screening planned your windshield. Chester Grade take place April 7 Complete Auto & Truck School will host free from 10 to 6 at the preschool screening grade school. Body Repair Shop for children who will To schedule an ap- turn 3 by September 1. pointment, call 826- Participants will 2354. receive information Due to coronavirus about early childhood guidelines, only one education, pre-K, adult is allowed to at- Head Start programs and birth-to-3 home tend per child. No sib- visits, where children lings are allowed. can receive free devel- All attendees must also fi ll out symptom opmental screenings, 101 Minton Drive • Percy activities and books. checklists and wear email: [email protected] The screening will masks. PAGE 10 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021

EVANSVILLE VILLAGE BOARD Big egg hunt is on By Travis Lott at 10:45 a.m. sharp. It ting up a fence and a After last year’s is recommended that carport. was canceled due to people show up a lit- McConachie said the pandemic, Evans- tle early to line up for that residents should ville’s popular Easter the hunt. call village hall to ask egg hunt will be held “At 10 till we will if a permit is needed this year, and mem- blow the siren and before making chang- bers of the Evansville they go,” Kempfer es to their property. Fire Department hope said. “That will prevent it will be the biggest In other news, any conflict with the eve r. Kempfer report- city and, most impor- Evansville Trustee ed that the village tantly, your neigh- Darren Kempfer an- weather siren will be bors,” McConachie nounced during Mon- tested the first Tues- said. day night’s village day of every month at McConachie said board meeting that 10 a.m. there continues to be the fire department is The question of who an issue of people put- working to collect do- will get the village’s ting furniture on the nations, eggs and bas- 1977 utility truck was village burn pile. He kets for the hunt. finally answered. said the only items Kempfer said the Last month, there that should be on the department has al- was a three-way tie pile are yard waste ready put in an order for the high bid at and a reasonable for 180 dozen eggs, $500, so the village re- amount of untreated and he hopes to spend quested a new round wood. Wood placed on more than $500 on of bids with a base the pile must be with- the goodie baskets. price of $500. out nails, screws or During the last egg The winning bid chemical treatment hunt in 2019, every was James Pelczynski that could be toxic if child who attended at $700. burned. was able to get a bas- The village will buy It was also reported ket, and Kempfer said a Spartan brand root that golf cart permits, he would like that to cutter for a cost not to costing $35, are due be the case again this exceed $1,200. in April. year. While the code ordi- Red Becker said he To donate money or nance boook was dis- was grateful for the baskets, call village cussed, there was no work done by Kisro hall at 853-2613 or action taken. Board Lawncare Services, drop off donations at members said there Gateway FS and Next the village hall. were still conflicting Level Metal during Kempfer asked that and incorrect ordi- the February snow- donated baskets be nances in the book. storm. The companies kept gender neutral, Zoning administra- offered help to clear so there aren’t too tor Mark McConachie snow from areas many girl or boy bas- said he issued three where residents were kets and then a lop- permits in the last snowed in. sided number of girls month for rooftop so- Village hall will be or boys show up. lar panels on Dollar closed April 6 for the The egg hunt will General and to two election as it is a poll- be Saturday, April 3 other residents put- ing location.

RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD County roads damaged during winter weather By Dan Zobel over 3,000 county resi- a road that runs east The aftermath of the dents have been fully to west off Blackjack recent cold tempera- vaccinated, but she Road in Red Bud to tures and precipitation would like more people Kuehner Drive was ap- led unwanted conse- to reach that point. proved. quences on Randolph County Chairman The road runs across County roadways. Marc Kiehna asked the Monroe-Randolph Highway engineer Oathout what would be County line. Land Re- Mike Riebeling report- a reasonable number. source Management ed during the county Oathout said 80 per- Director Cody Mileur board’s March 5 meet- cent is what the CDC explained that this ing that his crew has wants to see. She noted stretch of road is al- been busy patching pot- that right now, 54 per- ready named Kuehner holes. cent of the county’s 65 in Monroe. Kuehner He explained that the and older population recently purchased roads freezing and has been vaccinated. land in Randolph and thawing has been caus- However, a number of wants to build a home ing a lot of problems, the other 46 percent on that property, so especially for the road do not want to be vac- he wants the Kuehner districts. cinated. Drive name to continue In other news, Ran- In regards to resi- into Randolph. dolph County Health dents 18 and younger, The board approved a Department Adminis- Oathout said a pedi- raffle license for Ducks trator Angie Oathout atric vaccine is in the Unlimited in Steeleville. stated that the county clinical trial phase. The The raffle is set to has been receiving an hope is that one is ap- run through March 31. inconsistent allotment proved and ready to go There will be a live re- of the COVID-19 vaccine. by the start of the 2021- corded drawing when This is due to mass 22 school year. the tickets are sold out. vaccination sites pop- Randolph County Care Second quarter county ping up throughout the Center Administrator board meeting dates state. She said those Michelle Cato reported were approved. Each sites receive thousands that all visits from fam- will begin at 9 a.m. of doses of vaccine com- ily members were halt- The first of those pared to the county get- ed because one staff meetings is Thursday, ting hundreds. member tested positive April 1. The remainder However, she added for COVID-19. That staff will take place Friday, that the county should member has taken two April 16 and 30, May see an uptick in Mod- tests since, with both 14 and 28 and June 11 erna vaccines in the coming back negative. and 25. next couple of weeks. However, as the center Commissioner Ronnie While the Johnson & continues to follow CDC White reported that Johnson vaccine, which guidelines, a 14-day the Kaskaskia-Cahokia requires only one dose, waiting period is in Trail Road Rally will has been approved and effect. Cato said the take place September the state will be receiv- center should begin to 25. The route begins ing a certain amount, allow some family to in Cahokia and ends in 90 percent of that will visit residents begin- Prairie du Rocher. be distributed to the ning March 15. White said more infor- mass vaccination sites. A request by Stan mation will be released Oathout reported that Kuehner to rename when it is finalized. IDNR grant opportunities The Illinois Depart- for equipment and The State Furbearer ment of Natural Re- training to fire de- Fund awards grants sources is accepting partments serving to nonprofits or uni- applications for pro- populations of 10,000 versities for projects gram grants, includ- or less. improving furbearer ing Volunteer Fire As- Wildlife Rehabilita- habitats, for purposes sistance, Special Wild- tion Facilities grants of furbearer surveys life Funds, Wildlife offer up to $2,000 per or investigations, and Preservation Fund— year per project in educating hunters, Wildlife Rehabilita- state funding for im- trappers and the gen- tion Facilities, and provements to facili- eral public about fur- State Furbearer Fund. ties that are licensed bearers. Volunteer Fire As- to care for endan- For more informa- sistance grants pro- gered and threatened tion, to to 2.illinois. vide federal funding species. gov/dnr/grants. COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Hess, Wittenborn vie for road commissioner seat By Travis Lott traffi c. money by not hiring Oklahoma and Loui- One of the races Prior to going to as many full-time em- siana, as well as for that will be decided work for the road dis- ployees. Knowles Construc- during the April 6 trict, he worked for Hess said his agen- tion in Chester. municipal elections Charlie Cowell for six da is based in a desire He said he has more is being framed as a years, moving earth to improve the county than 40 years of com- race between youth and geographical en- for younger genera- bined experience and experience. gineering, and at Red tions. He and his wife working with heavy The race heating up Bud Industries as a Melaina are expect- machinery. is between two men machinist. ing their fi rst child Wittenborn said he running for the offi ce When speaking to by the end of March, would like to increase of road commissioner a reporter about his Kyle Hess Jeff Wittenborn and Melaina will join the frequency of seal- in Randolph County candidacy, Hess laid Chester Family Den- ing existing oil and Road District 1, a seat out a long list of im- “There are many ployees to road issues. tal as an associate chip roads and that that will soon be va- provements he would grants out there, and “Communication dentist in July. he would like to check cated by the retire- like to make to the de- I plan to put in the is a big thing, and I Both Hess and Wit- on the condition of all ment of Commission- partment if given the time and work to get want to improve that tenborn said they the district’s culverts er Delbert Renner. nod as commissioner. as many as I can in overall,” Hess said. would like to upgrade because many are Jeff Wittenborn and One of the big order to afford the Hess also said that, gravel roads to oil clogged and need to Kyle Hess both work things he would like modern equipment,” under his leadership, and chip. be cleaned out. for the road district. to tackle is modern- Hess said. he would increase Wittenborn, 58, of Wittenborn said fi s- Hess, 29, of Sparta izing the equipment Hess also said he safety and road qual- Sparta has worked cal responsibility will has worked for the used on the job. Hess wants to equalize the ity by adding sloped for the road district be key if he is elected road district since said the newest ma- workforce by mak- shoulders to roads to for a little more than commissioner. 2014. chine used at the ing sure laborers can eliminate steep drop- 30 years. With one unit of He said leading the road district is from perform all of the jobs offs, taking care of He said he is run- Baldwin power plant road district has al- 2011, and updating and work on all of the roads that are littered ning because he feels already closed and ways been a dream of the equipment would equipment. with potholes and he has the experience the rest of it slated for his. increase productivity He would also like adding signage to to lead the depart- closure by 2025, Wit- “Since I’ve been and save money in the to have all calls to alert drivers of curves ment. tenborn said the next with the road district, long run. the road district be and yield signs. “I’ve done every- commissioner will I’ve helped clean it up “With new equip- forwarded to his cell Hess also said he thing there is to do have fewer resources considerably,” Hess ment, it allows for phone, so he can be would like to work out there multiple to work with. He said said. “I’m all about getting the job done available and respon- with local towns to times,” Wittenborn being frugal will help improving things.” faster, using less sive at all times. work out a plan to said. prevent layoffs from Hess has a degree fuel,” Hess said. “If Hess said he would use labor from young Before his 30-year the department. in machining and you’re saving time, like to set up a social people sentenced to career at the road “It’s very important welding, a Class A you’re saving money.” media page for the community service. district, Wittenborn to work within your CDL and continues Hess said he hopes district and create a He said the road dis- worked for the Spar- budget,” Wittenborn his education in fi rst to fund a portion virtual neighborhood trict could also use ta street department said. “Whoever gets aid, CPR, occupation- of these purchases watch so people in the part-time help in the and for Union Pacifi c in there better run a al safety and fl agging through grants. district can alert em- summer, which saves Railroad in Texas, tight ship.” Bost announces the high school Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Mike States Capitol. ward to seeing what Bost has invited high The winner and a students come up with school students from guest will also be in- this year.” throughout the 12th vited to attend a re- Judging is conduct- Congressional Dis- ception in Washing- ed by members of the trict to participate in ton, DC. local art community. the 2021 Congression- “Every year, I am The deadline to sub- al Art Competition. amazed by the art- mit an entry via Drop- The theme of this work submitted by the box or Google Drive is year is Waterways of talented young artists April 23. Southern Illinois. across southern Illi- For more informa- Aftereffects of winter storm The contest is an nois,” Bost said. “As tion about the pro- Hunter Schulein of Schuline, left, and Brian Calvert of Marissa, both of opportunity for bud- one of the only con- gram, such as guide- Plumbing Solutions of Sparta, talk about the next steps they will take ding artists to show gressional districts lines and student re- as they pump water from under a house on 7th and North Bess streets in off their talent to the with three navigable lease forms that are Marissa. Several water pipes had frozen and burst due to the frigid cold nation. rivers, our inland wa- required to partici- of a few weeks ago. The house owner has been without full water since The winning art terways are vitally pate, go to bost.house. then. Schulein went under the house to replace the pipes that had burst will be displayed for important. gov or call 618-622- for the fi rst time in over 40 years. The repairs made life a little easier one year in the United “I’m looking for- 0766. for the owner, who waits now for hot water. Submitted by Carol Mercer

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The origin of St. Patrick’s Day

By Ed DeRousse in Ireland. holy during their life- military who marched lepre- For over 1,000 years Most likely, the snake times. Because of his down Broadway. chauns people have been cel- reference is not about body of work, he has And what about be- ebrating Saint Patrick, the reptile but about been recognized as St. the mischievous lep- cause the patron saint and the druids or pagan Patrick. rechauns? The Irish both national apostle of Ire- worshipers of snakes Depending on the mythological lepre- are sig- land. or serpent gods. source, it is believed he chauns are faeries. nificant Not much is known Another popular be- died on March 17, some- They are of the Tuatha parts of about his early life, and lief is that he explained where around 461 AD De’ Danann persuasion Irish legend with much of it is folklore. the Holy Trinity (Father, and is supposedly bur- who invaded Ireland and myth. The the The Irish are prone to Son and Holy Spirit) by ied under Down Cathe- but were later banished 1959, the Walt world’s spinning exciting tales using the three leaves dral in Downpatrick, to live underground. Disney movie “Darby shortest pa- to remember history, of a shamrock, a native Ireland. They arrived in Ire- O’Gill & The Little Peo- rade. It’s on Bridge so the story of Patrick’s Irish clover. The dru- So how did we come land before the Celts. ple” probably also con- Street. The street is 98 life became exagger- ids used the shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Some believe they are tributed to that. feet long and features ated over the centuries. as part of their pagan Day? One suggestion the true natives of Ire- Here are some in- Irish Elvis impersona- He was born in Ro- symbolism. The color is that a Franciscan land and descended teresting happenings tors and Lards of the man Britain to wealthy of the shamrock, obvi- scholar, Luke Wadding, from Irish royalty. around the world cel- Dance, a troupe of mid- parents. He disclosed ously, is the source for born in 1588, was in- Leprechauns are 2 to ebrating St. Patrick’s dle-aged Irish dancers. through letters that he the green color theme. fl uential in establish- 3 feet tall, with red hair Day: ● O’Neil, Nebraska: was kidnapped at the Patrick was familiar ing the anniversary of and pointed ears. They ● Chicago, Illinois: Irish ancestry is cel- age of 16 by Irish raid- with the Irish language St. Patrick’s death as a were originally de- The Chicago River is ebrated with a dra- feast day in the Catholic picted as wearing red, ers and taken to Ireland and culture. Accord- dyed green. matic reading of Dr. as a slave. During his ing to legend, instead church. but in the 20th century, ● London, England: Seuss’ “Green Eggs captivity, he worked as of getting rid of native In Ireland, it is more green became associ- The 443-foot London and Ham,” a shamrock a shepherd. Lonely and Irish beliefs all togeth- of a religious holiday, ated with everything Eye, Europe’s tallest duck hunt and a Get- frightened, he turned er, he chose to incorpo- similar to Easter or Irish. Ferris Wheel, is lit up Existing only in the ting the Horse Green to his religion for com- rate its traditional ritu- Christmas. They start with green lights. fort. als into his lessons of the day by going to male form, they are event. ● New York, New ● Christianity. Mass then fl ock to the known to be quick-wit- New London, Wis- Some believe that York: The Empire State during this period, he For instance, the sun local village for the pa- ted, highly intelligent, consin: The naughty Building is lit up in dreamed of convert- was a powerful Irish rade and celebrations. devious and love their leprechauns will re- green. ing the Irish people to symbol. He superim- In Dublin, the St. Pat- ale. name the town by ● Rio De Janeiro, Christianity. Patrick be- posed it onto the Chris- rick’s Day parade is a They will do any- changing the road Brazil: The 98-foot-tall lieved God’s voice spoke tian cross and created fi ve-day festival with thing to evade capture signs to New Dublin. Christ the Redeemer is to him and told him to the Celtic cross. nearly a half million from humans. If you Week-long activities lit in green. leave Ireland, and he Patrick was able to people in attendance, want to capture one, include Finnegan’s ● Paris, France: Sa- eventually escaped. combine, in harmony, with lots of green-color- the best way to tempt Wake, a parody of an cre’ Coeur Basilica is il- A second revelation old Irish pagan tradi- ed clothing, shamrocks, them is with false gold Irish wake. told him to return to tions with Christianity. dancing and of course, and four-leaf clovers. luminated in green. ● Cairo, Egypt: In So, what began as Ireland as a mission- He was also the fi rst Guiness. Supposedly they can a religious feast day, ary. After returning to major fi gure to reject In 1737, The Charita- survive hundreds of 2013, for the fi rst time, the Pyramids and the celebrating the patron his family and entering slavery. ble Irish Society of Bos- years. saint of Ireland, has ton was the fi rst to rec- Faeries are not Sphinx had green the church, he became But did you know now become largely a cleric then a bishop. St. Patrick is a saint in ognize St. Patrick’s Day known to have trades, fl oodlights shinning on commercially driven Patrick did return to name only? He was nev- with a parade. Its pur- but these little guys do. them. ● festivals celebrating Ireland as a missionary er offi cially canonized. pose was to honor and Because of their love of Japan: Citizens per- Irish culture. It most and is credited with That process did not ex- celebrate the Irish cul- Irish music and tradi- form traditional Irish bringing Christianity ist until around the 12th ture from which many tional dance, they wear jigs, play bagpipes, likely is the most cel- to its people. century. of the colonist had been out their shoes. Always dress up as leprechauns ebrated national holi- One popular legend Until then, the title separated. in need of new shoes, and gather at local oys- day in the world. says St. Patrick ban- of saint was bestowed St. Patrick’s Day pa- they learned the shoe- ter festivals to shuck Help yourself to a ished the snakes from fi rst upon martyrs and rades started in New making trade. and bake shellfi sh. Guinness, but try to Ireland, but snakes did individuals recognized York in 1762 by Irish Perhaps we associ- ● Hot Springs, Arkan- remember how it all not and still do not exist as being exceptionally soldiers in the British ate St. Patrick Day with sas: Citizens celebrate started. PAGE 14 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel State tournaments will return for spring sports Increased number of spectators will be allowed for outdoor sports By Dan Zobel number of spectators mer, as well as for their been competing know- place June 9-12 with a stated. “However, this Some light has been from 50 to 20 percent families and friends.” ing that they would supersectional June decision came with shed on how the re- of venue capacity. This In regards to poten- have no postseason 14. The state finals will some trepidation from mainder of the sports is for outdoor sports tial postseasons, the whatsoever. The same be June 16-19. the IHSA Board of Di- seasons will look for only. Spectators will board approved a rec- is true for football, girls Bass fishing, which rectors. There are sev- the 2020-21 school still be limited to 50 for ommendation for dates volleyball and boys soc- already had its sec- eral instances where year. indoor sports, such as and guidelines for an cer. tional scheduled for the current IDPH miti- The Illinois High volleyball. IHSA state series in tra- The news becoming May 6, will have a state gations give us pause. School Association “We have been ada- ditional spring sports, official is also notewor- tournament May 21 The board wants to board met March 8 mant in our discussions like baseball, softball, thy because traditional and 22. move forward for the and approved for state with IDPH that we be- boys and girls track spring sports had their Postseason dates are overall good of IHSA series to be held in lieve we can safely and and field, girls soccer entire seasons wiped yet to be determined student-athletes. many of the remain- responsibly expand and bass fishing. out in 2020. for track and field and “However, they ask ing athletic seasons, spectator guidelines All tournaments are “This is great,” said girls soccer. that we remain dili- including baseball, without risking the currently expected to Steeleville baseball The board also ap- gent in our staff efforts softball and track and general public to great- conduct all rounds of coach John Sutton. “I’m proved its guidance for to have IDPH reconsid- field. er exposure to COV- competition, including glad to see things get- the upcoming sports. er certain mitigation The IHSA also report- ID-19,” stated IHSA Ex- state finals. ting back to some kind The guidelines will guidelines. The IHSA ed March 8 that the ecutive Director Craig This is big news, as of normalcy. Baseball is continue to follow all has been a national Illinois Department of Anderson. “This felt no Illinois high school an outside sport, and I IDPH All-Sports policy leader in risk mitiga- Public Health updated like a common sense sport this school year think this is the way it guidelines. tion throughout our its spectator policy for change, especially as has been allowed a should be. I’m glad to “We are eager to in- 100-plus year history outdoor sports. The up- we evaluated collegiate postseason through the see they are moving in form our coaches of and have adapted our date allows for schools and pro sport spectator state finals. this direction.” the mitigation guid- scope to include safety in COVID regions that guidelines in the state, In the fall, golf and Tentative postseason ance so they can bet- against COVID-19. are in Phase 4 of the and are happy for the cross country could dates for baseball and ter prepare for their “It is imperative that Restore Illinois plan, student-athletes who only compete through softball have been set upcoming seasons, and the expertise from our which every region will be participating sectionals. Currently, with regionals sched- we plan to get detailed Sports Medicine Advi- currently is, to in- in IHSA outdoor sports boys and girls basket- uled for June 2-7. Sec- information out to sory Committee and crease the maximum this spring and sum- ball and bowling have tionals would then take them soon,” Anderson staff must be heeded.” Marissa-Coulterville seizes control of the conference Lady Meteors pull away from Red Bud with a big third quarter By Dan Zobel ally important to our With no postseason offense.” this school year in Through the first high school basketball, two quarters, the Lady there was really only Musketeers were able one true championship to combat that attack, attainable by every thanks to post players team across the state. junior Hannah Sievers That championship and senior Chloe Wild. was a conference title. Their length and physi- For the Marissa-Coul- cality caused Marissa- terville girls basketball Coulterville problems team, a program that in the lane and greatly has grown accustomed limited the Lady Mete- too deep postseason ors’ effectiveness. runs the last few sea- Sievers finished with sons, there is no doubt seven points, nine it has risen above the rebounds and two rest in the Cahokia blocked shots. Wild Conference Kaskaskia did not score, but she Division. blocked four shots. On March 6, the Lady “We definitely have Meteors distanced two great posts down themselves from Red low,” said Red Bud Bud in the second half, coach Eli Rogers. “We en route to a 57-33 vic- totally love to have the tory that all but sealed game plan go through the deal on a Marissa- them. We just don’t Coulterville outright have a lot of experi- conference title. ence behind them, so “On one of the first when they get in foul days of the season, we trouble, we have some talked, that without youth, and they’re still any postseason an no learning. I think they’ll tournaments, this pret- be good pieces down ty much had to be goal the road.” No. 1,” said Marissa- Sievers’ effect on the Coulterville coach Da- game was especially rin Degenhart. “We noticeable. felt like the past couple Red Bud, which Bree Portz of Marissa-Coulterville bounces a pass around Red Bud defender Olivia Carle. Portz of years we’ve kind trailed 15-14 after one finished with a game high 23 points. of given a couple of quarter, raced out to a games away late in the 22-15 advantage mid- year. Two years ago, is 7-2, with both losses The importance of of our games to make us, our goal is to go to way through the sec- we could have at least coming at the hands of this game was not lost sure we come out on the basket and make ond quarter. Four of gotten a share of the the Lady Meteors. on the duo. top in the conference plays,” Portz said. the team’s points in conference, and last Out front for Marissa- “Losing this game this year.” “Shooting, it depends that spurt came from year we could have Coulterville against would mean sharing While Portz and Smith on the day. You can be Olivia Carle, who fin- won it outright. We re- Red Bud were two fa- the title with them,” each have the ability to hot or you could not, ished with eight for the ally focused on that. I miliar faces, as the Portz said. “That’s knock down a 3-pointer, but you can always game. hope they feel reward- guard tandem of junior something that we re- the game plan was sim- drive to the basket and Marissa-Coulterville ed for that.” Bree Portz and senior ally didn’t want to do. ple against Red Bud, make a shot. From that, misfired on its first Marissa-Coulterville Emily Smith combined We wanted to come attack the basket. you get other open eight shots of the (12-0) is 7-0 in the con- to score 41 points. Portz out and get this win “When you play man- shots and plays. Driv- ference. Red Bud (7-6) paved the way with 23. and try to win the rest to-man defense against ing to the basket is re- Continued on Page 18 Panthers cancel varsity football season By Dan Zobel One of the bigger concerns, when the Illinois High School Association decided to fit the bulk of its 2020- 21 sports seasons into the final four to five months of the school year, was how some schools would handle so many sports happen- ing around the same time. The first school in the area to feel the nega- tive effects of that was Pinckneyville High School. The football season moved from the fall to Grinding away March and April. Prac- High school football teams were officially allowed to begin practice March 3 for this school year’s shortened spring tice officially began season. Games are set to begin the weekend of March 19. Pictured is Sparta coach Kyle Gerlach, observing the offensive line as the Bulldogs work on plays during a March 8 practice. Continued on Page 15 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 15 Pinckneyville boys soccer team excited for new season Bowling The Panthers won eight games in inaugural varsity season standings By Dan Zobel neyville will be led by be hard to fi ll, but Clark April 17. Preston Dagner Coming off the pro- its three senior cap- has been playing really While the IHSA de- Wyatt Gale Steeleville Won Lost gram’s first varsity tains, Ben Restoff, Cam- good in practice,” Ray cided not to hold any Grant Biby Tuesday Early season, the Pinckney- eron Hawk and Barrett said. sort of postseason for Austin Holt Henry’s Tax Service 1 3 1 7 9 ville High School boys Denny. The Panthers also ex- boys soccer this season, Juniors Brew Crew 130 80 soccer team has had Restoff, a midfield- pect some contributions the Southern Illinois Jaden Clark Shiloh Tavern 118.5 91.5 Busch Hoggers 111.5 98.5 to deal with the season er, led the Panthers in from some inexperi- River to River Confer- Will Epplin Farm Bureau 110.5 99.5 being moved from the goals last season and enced players. ence does have enough Jimmie Reiman Mevert’s Auto 109.5 100.5 fall to the second se- was named to the SICA “We’ve added a few teams for a conference Holden Hutchcraft NAPA 88 122 mester as the Illinois all-south team. kids who haven’t played battle. Cody Brand High Team Game High School Associa- “Those three have been since maybe they were The other conference Riley Maxey Henry’s Tax Service 1282 tion determined that with us since the start,” little,” Ray said. “They teams will be Anna- Jeremiah Kelly High Team Series was the best fi t for the said Pinckneyville are really impressing Jonesboro, Carterville, Dawson Chaney Brew Crew 3737 sport this year among coach Jay Ray. “They’ve me right now. A couple Harrisburg, Massac Sophomores High Ind. Game Dylan Hepp 255 COVID-19 concerns. been a monster for the of them will probably County and Murphys- Hunter Halsted High Ind. Series The Panthers fi nished program.” get a chance to start.” boro. Bradley Denny Dylan Hepp 671 8-13-2 last year. They Hawk missed a portion As has been the case “They want to get on Mason Morgan were eliminated by An- of last season due to a in other sports, players the fi eld. They know it’s Matthew Rohlfi ng Thursday Early Pistol City 88.5 51.5 na-Jonesboro/Cobden broken collarbone. Ray will be required to wear a crazy year, but they’re Country Financial 82 58 in a Class 1A regional said Hawk is poised for face coverings. looking to go out, play in Tentative Schedule Peace Lutheran 81 59 semifi nal matchup. a great season because Ray does not expect conference and do the 3/10 at Carbondale Chester Eagles 74 66 Gone from that team he is healthy and has that to hinder his play- best we can,” Ray said. 3/11 vs. Marion Legion Bowl 48.5 91.5 are six seniors, includ- added 15 to 20 pounds ers too much, as they “We’ll take what we can 3/16 vs. Murphysboro High Team Game ing Derek Rohlfing, of muscle. have been getting used get. They’re excited to 3/18 at Massac County Chester Eagles 1182 who led last year’s Pan- Another returning to wearing masks in get playing.” 3/23 vs. Harrisburg High Team Series thers in assists and was player Ray expects a practice. 3/25 at Anna-Jonesboro Chester Eagles 3429 High Ind. Game voted as the top offen- lot from is junior Will The Panthers were Roster 3/30 vs. Carterville Joel Behnken 267 sive player by the team, Epplin. allowed to start practic- Seniors 4/1 at Murphysboro High Ind. Series Glen Ritter, voted as top Jayden Clark is set to ing March 1. Their fi rst Ben Restoff 4/6 vs. Massac County Larry Moore 705 defender, and starting take over as the goal- game was scheduled for Cameron Hawk 4/8 at Harrisburg goalie Grant Tanner. tender. March 10 at Carbondale. Barrett Denny 4/13 vs. Anna-Jonesboro This season, Pinck- “(Tanner’s) shoes will The season will end Brenden Ritter 4/15 at Carterville Warrior Panther senior Cameron Hawk signs with Blackburn bowling By Dan Zobel As the Pinckneyville High School soccer results program continues to The Steeleville High grow, its players con- School bowling team tinue to earn more rec- was able to compete ognition. in several matches in One of those players, this year’s shortened senior Cameron Hawk, season. committed March 8 to There is no IHSA post- play soccer next year season for bowling this for Blackburn College school year. in Carlinville. Steeleville’s girls team “It means a lot, es- did not have enough pecially coming from bowlers to have team Pinckneyville and from scores in matches it our soccer program,” participated in. Hawk said. “It’s not al- February 12 ways been the most suc- The Steeleville boys cessful team in the past lost all three games to years, but this year, Waterloo by scores of we toughed through it 867-820, 880-786 and with COVID and every- 774-713. thing else. This means Steeleville’s high game a lot to me.” was 241 by Harry Hig- Pinckneyville enjoyed gins, who also had the its fi rst varsity soccer high series at 576. season last school. The Paige Anderson led Panthers won eight the girls with a high games. game of 202 and a high Hawk was part of the series of 521. start of the program February 25 and has been an in- Steeleville topped tegral piece as it has In the front row with Cameron Hawk are his father Aaron, brother Keaton and mother Penny. Carbondale in all three grown over his four Back row: Cameron’s grandparents Jackie and Terry Weatherford. games. No team scores years as a Panther. were reported. “Seeing how it has while, will take him to staff with selling him Hawk plans to study down last year and we The Warriors had Nic gone from when I was Blackburn, which is on the program. criminal justice and psy- had to leave school, it Craig bowl a high game a freshman to my sen- an NCAA Division III “I looked around a lit- chology. He is the son of was kind of weird, see- of 203. Addison Furman ior year is awesome,” school. The school com- tle bit, but I knew right Aaron and Penny Hawk. ing all that stuff happen had the high series at Hawk said. “Our kids petes in the St. Louis when I went there it felt This school year’s soc- at once and seeing how 571. keep growing, and we Intercollegiate Athletic like home,” Hawk said. cer season is set to run it affected the school,” Paige Anderson was keeping getting more Conference. “The coaches are out- through the middle of Hawk said. “I’m glad the team’s top girl with young kids. I think soc- Rob Steinkuhler has standing people. They April. The Panthers we’re here fi ve days a a high game of 220 and cer could be the future coached the Blackburn seem like they cared played their fi rst game week. It’s been weird, series of 530. of Pinckneyville High men’s soccer team the more about the kid than Wednesday at Carbon- but it’s nice; we pushed February 27 School.” past six seasons. Hawk the kid being on their dale. through and are able to Steeleville competed in Hawk’s future, mean- credited the coaching team.” “When things got shut do things now.” a tournament at SI Bowl in Carterville. The War- riors placed seventh out From Page 14______of eight teams. Pinckneyville cancels varsity football season... Addison Furman had March 3. The basketball While the Panthers son. As time progressed year to varsity football Quoin, which was sched- the high game for the season is allowed to run will not have a varsity and after discussion and competition in the uled to open the season Warriors at 220. He fi n- through March 13. Boys team, they will still com- with our coaches, it be- Southern Illinois River March 20 against the ished 19th as an indi- soccer, meanwhile, had pete at the underclass- came abundantly clear to River Conference.” Panthers, is reportedly vidual. its fi rst practice March man level. that there was too much One of the adverse ef- still looking for a new March 5 1. Baseball and track “Our primary responsi- physical risk to allow fects of the cancellation opponent. Steeleville squared off can each begin practice bility is to make the best our players to compete is that six teams were “I hate that it’s this with Trico and won April 5. possible decisions in the this spring at the var- forced to fi nd new op- way,” Rushing said. “I each of the three games. With that much over- interest of our student- sity level. Our goal is to ponents for this school received an email today The scores were 891-721, lap, some multi-sport athletes,” Waggoner continue this season as a year’s shortened season from somebody remind- 845-621 and 816-610. athletes at schools that said. “Currently, with 18 junior varsity team. Our right before the season ing us to make the most Steeleville’s high game offer all of those sports players in the program, student-athletes will was about to start. of what we’ve got. The was bowled by Nic are faced with tough I feel the mental and get to compete against Of those six opponents kids we have are work- Craig, who came in at decisions. physical welfare of our athletes their own age were Sparta and Du ing hard. We’ll play at 237. The high series was In regards to the situ- student-athletes is the while learning the fun- Quoin. Sparta was sup- the underclassman lev- Addison Furman’s 588. ation at Pinckneyville, center of the decision we damentals of playing posed to host Pinck- el, and hopefully next Paige Anderson picked that meant only 18 kids have made regarding football. We believe this neyville April 23. In- year, more kids will up 203 in girls for her were out for football as the ability to proceed route will prepare them stead, the Bulldogs will come back out, and we’ll top game and a series of late last week. Be- forward with the sea- for a full return next welcome Greenville. Du come back strong.” of 543. cause of that, the school decided to cancel its varsity football season. “It’s a sign of the times,” said Pinckney- ville coach Tod Rushing to the County Journal. “It’s a product of a lot of things, and there’s not one thing you can blame it on. There are so many choices. You look around; a lot of schools are having number problems. I know other schools have lost a lot of kids, but they still have just enough to survive.” The decision to cancel the season at Pinckney- ville was made offi cial March 5 early in the afternoon. Athletic director Bob Waggoner released a statement, citing the low number of kids participating in football and the need to keep their health and safety in mind. PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Waggoner gets victory No. 500 Boys basketball By Dan Zobel the team from 1938-39 Hall of fame high through 1956-57, com- school boys basketball piling 460 wins. He standings coach Bob Waggoner also won a state title Records Through March 9 achieved another ac- and took Pinckneyville Conference Overall complishment March to state fi ve times. Black Diamond Conference West Division 2, when Pinckneyville “It makes it special (to Goreville* 11-1 14-2 defeated Du Quoin by do it at Pinckneyville), Chester 8-4 9-5 a 52-40 score. but that’s also part of Christopher 8-4 8-4 The victory marked the reason I was able Sesser-Valier 7-4 8-4 the 500th of the deco- to do it,” Waggoner Zeigler-Royalton 2-9 4-9 rated coach’s career. said. “I’ve said it be- Vienna 3-9 5-10 “It’s nice to be recog- fore. The foundation Trico 2-10 2-11 nized for that, more left by coach Corn is so for all of the things the reason I’ve had Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division that go into it, like my the success here. The Steeleville* 11-0 12-0 family and wife, assis- community and the ad- Valmeyer 8-3 8-5 tant coaches, players ministration with the Red Bud 7-4 7-6 and parents,” Wag- importance of basket- Marissa-Coulterville 5-4 6-4 goner said, “I’m very ball is the main reason. New Athens 3-6 3-7 grateful and blessed.” “Over time, I think I Lebanon 1-8 4-9 He is a member of have added my mark. Dupo 0-10 0-10 I’m just trying to make the Illinois Basketball Bob Waggoner, left, was recently presented a it the best situation for Coaches Association plaque for his 500-victory milestone from Pinck- SIRR Mississippi the kids.” and Southern Illinois neyville High School Principal Tony Wilson. Nashville* 10-0 12-1 High School Coaches The win over Du Pinckneyville 7-3 12-3 Hall of Fame. Quoin was also the 10th Carterville 6-4 11-4 Waggoner is in the eight regional titles, even really knew I was in this school year’s Du Quoin 5-5 6-8 middle of his 14th sea- six SIRR Mississippi close (to 500) until an abbreviated season. It Anna-Jonesboro 2-8 2-11 son at the helm of the championships and old coach and friend of is a season that was Sparta 0-10 0-12 Panthers. Last Tues- advanced to the state mine called me and let in danger of not hap- day’s win was number tournament twice, me know. pening at all until late SIRR Ohio 330 to just 90 losses. placing fourth both “I think you just have January. Massac County* 8-1 12-2 Prior to Pinckney- times. to get wrapped up in “The players have Benton 6-3 8-5 ville, he coached at Pinckneyville has each season and each been unbelievable to Harrisburg 5-5 8-5 fi ve other schools. had just one season of game and try to devel- make the most of this Murphysboro 4-6 6-7 “There are a lot of under 20 wins in that op team. It’s never been season,” Waggoner Herrin 4-6 5-8 different things that span, which was the about personal wins.” said. “I’m happy for West Frankfort 0-8 1-11 go into that,” Wag- 2013-14 season when With 330 wins at the seniors more than goner said. “You have the Panthers fi nished Pinckneyville, Wag- anything, to be able to *Conference champion to persevere through with 19 victories. goner is the school’s compete and for their a lot of challenges Waggoner, though, third all-time win- parents. That’s bigger Tentative Upcoming Schedule and things over time. tries not to get caught ningest coach. than any other win. March 11 You have to be bless- up with the number of Dick Corn, who Wag- “I’m very proud to Marissa-Coulterville at Dupo ed with good players victories. Rather, he goner replaced in be the coach of Pinck- Red Bud vs. New Athens and assistant coaches, aims to help his play- 2007, finished with neyville. I take a lot of Steeleville vs. Carlyle and you have to adapt ers grow to their full 708 victories, includ- pride in our program March 12 each season to try to potential on and off ing two state titles and and our players. I hope Chester vs. Nashville put your kids in the the court. four state tournament the future of our pro- Trico vs. Steeleville best situation to be “I’ve never been one appearances. gram is as bright as it March 13 successful.” to count the wins or try Third on the list is has been in the past. Steeleville vs. Marissa-Coulterville With Waggoner, the to keep track,” Wag- Merrill “Duster” Thom- I want to continue to Red Bud at Okawville Panthers have won goner said. “I never as. Thomas coached have that success.” Trico vs. Cobden High school boys basketball roundup for the week MARCH 9 3-pointers: Steeleville Fouled out: none. 3-pointers: Woodlawn 2, Fouls: Du Quoin 18, New Athens: Gannon Marissa-Coulterville 63 6 (Wasson 2, Lazenby 2, Pinckneyville 10 (Riggins Sparta 14. Fouled out: Birkner 3 0-0 6, Gauge Lebanon 49 Harriss, K. Knop), Red Marissa-Coulterville 44 5, Restoff 2, Adcock, K. Ethington. Birkner 0 3-4 3, Codey Marissa-Coulter- Bud 2 (Fehr). Red Bud 42 (OT) Scott, Moll). Boone 1 2-3 5, Ryan Fouls: Steeleville 14, Fouls: Woodlawn 14, Juenger 1 3-5 5, Luis ville controlled the Nolan Cathcart tal- Pinckneyville 59 Red Bud 13. Fouled out: Pinckneyville 10. Fouled Mazariego 0 0-0 0, Ma- game from start to lied 15 points, and Anna-Jonesboro 27 none. out: none. son Page 2 0-2 4, James fi nish to pick up a Caleb Trieb poured Dre Scott tallied 14 Range 1 4-4 6, Andrew road Cahokia Confer- points and seven re- Carterville 64 in 14, as Marissa- Zeigler-Royalton 60 Wynn 2 1-2 5. Totals: 10 ence Kaskaskia Divi- bounds for Pinckney- 13-20 34. Sparta 38 Coulterville pulled Trico 47 sion win. out a Cahokia Confer- ville, and the Panthers 3-pointers: Marissa- M-C 18 16 13 16 - 63 ence Kaskaskia Divi- pounded Anna-Jones- Coulterville 1 (Cathcart), Vienna 64 Du Quoin 60 LEB 10 11 09 19 - 49 sion upset by taking boro for a home SIRR New Athens 1 (Boone). Trico 44 Waltonville 53 No Marissa-Coulter- out the Musketeers in Mississippi win. Fouls: Marissa-Coul- terville 18, Valmeyer 17. ville statistics were avail- overtime. A-J 09 00 11 07 - 27 Du Quoin 61 MARCH 5 Fouled out: Range. able. Mason Ferrell re- PVE 15 11 23 10 - 59 Anna-Jonesboro 60 Goreville 76 Anna-Jonesboro: Ahl- corded a double-dou- (3 overtimes) Chester 67 berg 0 0-0 0, Valencia 0 Steeleville 55 Nashville 55 ble for Red Bud with Jared Landeros and 0-0 0, Trammel 0 0-0 0, Valmeyer 43 Pinckneyville 44 12 points and 10 re- Dre Scott tallied MARCH 8 Jordan Hughes each Thorpe 3 0-0 8, Carver 1 Reid Harriss bounds. He also dished 1-1 4, Harvel 3 1-3 8, Mixen 17 points for Pinck- Goreville 67 put in 21 points for the pumped in 18 points out four assists and 0 0-0 0, Watkins 0 0-0 0, Chester 52 Yellow Jackets, but it for Steeleville, and neyville, but the had three blocked Henry 2 3-5 7, Sullivan 0 Jordan Hughes was not enough to top- the Warriors put Panthers fell short shots. 0-0 0. Totals: 9 5-9 27. scored a game high 25 ple Goreville, as Ches- Valmeyer away ear- against Nashville for Red Bud hurt itself Pinckneyville: Ben points to lead Chester, ter fell at home in BDC ly, en route to a key the second time this at the free-throw line Restoff 2 3-4 7, Duke Rig- but it was not enough, West action. gins 4 0-1 9, Nile Adcock Cahokia Conference season. by making just 9-of-20 PVE 04 17 17 06 - 44 as the Yellow Jackets GOR 15 14 19 28 - 76 0 0-0 0, Pearson Launius Kaskaskia Division foul shots. NSH 09 15 12 19 - 55 came out on the wrong CHE 13 10 17 27 - 67 1 0-0 2, Asher Jausel 0 REB 13 12 06 10 01 - 42 win. Pinckneyville: Ben Goreville: Bishop 4 5-10 0-0 0, Kellen Scott 3 2-2 STV 25 08 19 03 - 55 end in a home BDC M-C 12 10 09 10 03 - 44 Restoff 2 0-0 5, Duke Rig- 16, Webb 4 4-4 14, Lewis 9, Tre Moll 2 0-1 6, Isaac West battle at Gore- Red Bud: Logan Cathell VAL 09 08 02 24 - 43 gins 4 0-0 9, Nile Adcock 3 5-7 11, Quigley 6 0-3 12, Queen 0 0-0 0, Dre Scott ville. 3 0-2 6, Wyatt Cowell 0 0-0 Steeleville: Christian 1 0-0 2, Pearson Launius Schuetz 1 0-0 2, Dunn 5 1-3 7 0-0 14, Hunter Smith 0 CHE 09 12 20 11 - 52 0, Max Diewald 1 4-5 6, Nic Rees 4 2-2 10, Kaleb Knop 0 0-0 0, Kellen Scott 1 0-0 11, Compton 2 2-2 7, Sopc- 0-0 0, Lance Brokering 0 GOR 15 15 18 19 - 67 Fehr 1 0-0 3, Mason Ferrell 1 0-2 2, Lane Lazenby 2 3, Tre Moll 1 1-2 3, Dre zak 0 0-0 0, Geyman 0 3-4 0-0 0, Vaden Szczepanski Chester: Matt Korando 5 2-4 12, Austin Grohm- 0-0 6, Evan Reitz 2 1-2 6, Scott 3 10-16 17, Vaden 3. Totals: 25 20-33 76. 0 2-2 2, Joey Iaccino 2 2-2 5 0-0 11, Jared Landeros ann 1 0-0 2, Devin Hall 0 Jack Knop 1 0-0 2, Tyler Szczepanski 2 2-2 7. To- Chester: Matt Korando 6, Matthew Rohlfi ng 1 0-0 2 0-2 5, Jordan Hughes 1-4 1, Camden Langrehr 0 Ernsting 1 0-0 3, Grant tals: 13 13-20 44. 2 2-2 6, Jared Landeros 8 2, Karsen Konkel 1 0-0 2. 10 2-2 25, Nathan Heffer- 0-1 0, Easton Lucht 1 0-0 2, Milsap 0 1-3 1, Carter Was- Nashville: Schoenherr 4-6 21, Jordan Hughes 9 Totals: 23 9-12 59. nan 2 0-0 5, Eli Hughes 0 Parker Van Dorn 4 2-4 10. son 2 0-0 4, Zach Mevert 0 0 0-0 0, Heggemeier 0 7-8 2-4 21, Nathan Heffernan 3-pointers: Anna-Jones- 1-2 1, Chance Mott 1 1-4 3, Totals: 16 9-20 42. 0-0 0, Nathan Fiene 0 0-0 7, Ritzel 6 3-7 17, Hoepker 5 0-0 13, Eli Hughes 0 0-0 boro 4 (Thorpe 2, Carver, Gavin Schroeder 0 0-0 0, Marissa-Coulterville: 0, Reid Harriss 9 0-0 18, 0 2-3 2, Goforth 5 0-0 10, 0, Chance Mott 0 0-0 0, Harvel), Pinckneyville 4 Ethan Stumpe 0 0-0 0, Ja- Hunter Baker 1 5-8 7, No- Evan Buch 1 0-0 3. Totals: Gajewski 3 2-2 8, Turner Gavin Schroeder 0 0-0 0, (Moll 2, Riggins, K. Scott). cob Handel 0 0-0 0, Trace lan Cathcart 4 3-4 15, Gar- 23 4-9 55. 4 2-3 11, Robinson 0 0-0 0. Trace Fricke 1 4-4 6. To- Fouls: Anna-Jonesboro Fricke 1 0-1 2. Totals: 21 rett Harrell 2 0-0 4, Chase Valmeyer: Conor Greer Totals: 18 16-23 55. tals: 25 12-16 67. 16, Pinckneyville 7. Fouled 4-11 52. Hurst 1 2-3 4, Shelton 0 0 0-0 0, Jordan McSchool- 3-pointers: Pinckney- 3-pointers: Goreville 6 out: none. Goreville: Bishop 2 0-0 0-0 0, Caleb Trieb 4 6-6 14, er 2 0-0 5, Harry Miller ville 5 (Restoff, Riggins, (Bishop 3, Webb 2, Comp- 4, Lewis 1 0-0 2, Quigley Chase Weis 0 0-0 0. Totals: 4 6-6 16, Ethan Rowe- K. Scott, D. Scott, Szcze- ton), Chester 5 (Heffernan 2 4-4 8, Schuetz 7 2-3 17, 12 16-21 44. MARCH 4 Brown 0 0-0 0, Evan panski), Nashville 3 (Rit- 3, Landeros, J. Hughes). Webb 7 3-4 20, Dunn 1 0-0 3-pointers: Red Bud 1 Marissa-Coulterville 45 Rowe-Brown 0 0-0 0, Ja- zel 2, Turner). Fouls: Goreville 17, 2, Compton 3 2-2 10, Gey- (Fehr), Marissa-Coulter- New Athens 34 cob Rowold 4 3-3 11, Drew Fouled out: Szczepan- Chester 23. Fouled out: man 2 0-2 4. Totals: 25 11- ville 4 (Cathcart). Garrett Harrell put Shevlin 0 0-0 0, Nathan ski. Korando. 15 67. Fouls: Red Bud 11, up 17 points, and the Touchette 3 1-2 7, Henry Weber 1 2-2 4. Totals: 14 3-pointers: Chester 6 (J. Marissa-Coulterville 18. Meteors picked up a Steeleville 71 Hughes 3, Korando, Lan- Du Quoin 70 12-13 43. Fouled out: none. Cahokia Conference Red Bud 33 deros, Heffernan), Gor- Sparta 40 3-pointers: Steeleville 5 eville 6 (Webb 3, Compton Wade Roberson Kaskaskia Division (Lazenby 2, Reitz, Ernst- Steeleville out- Steeleville 52 2, Schuetz). scored 15 points and win on the road. ing), Valmeyer 3 (Miller scored Red Bud by Dupo 23 Fouls: Chester 16, Gor- Caden Hutchens added M-C 07 15 10 13 - 45 2, McSchooler). 18 points in the third NAT 09 08 10 07 - 34 eville 12. Fouled out: none. 14, as Du Quoin took Fouls: Steeleville 7, quarter, and the War- Pinckneyville 62 Marissa-Coulterville: down Sparta. Valmeyer 23. Fouled out: riors remained un- Woodlawn 31 Hunter Baker 2 5-5 9, No- MARCH 6 DUQ 22 22 19 07 - 70 Weber. defeated in the Ca- Three Panther play- lan Cathcart 4 3-5 12, Gar- hokia Conference Chester 44 SPA 08 10 14 08 - 40 rett Harrell 8 1-2 17, Chase ers reached double-fi g- Du Quoin: Jaden Smith Columbia 56 Kaskaskia Division. Christopher 39 Hurst 1 0-1 2, Tanner Mid- ure points, led by Duke 2 0-0 4, Traijon Smith Red Bud 47 STV 20 14 25 12 - 71 Jared Landeros led dendorf 0 0-0 0, Caleb Riggins with 15, and 4 1-1 9, Wade Roberson 7 COL 15 21 06 14 - 56 REB 10 12 07 04 - 33 the Yellow Jackets Trieb 1 0-1 2, Carter Trieb 0-0 15, Ethan Morris 2 0-0 REB 08 12 14 13 - 47 Steeleville: Evan Buch with 16 points, and Pinckneyville pulled 0 3-4 3. Totals: 16 12-18 45. 6, Maurice Washington 2 0-0 4, Nathan Fiene 1 away from Woodlawn Chester pulled out a 3 1-4 7, Sizemore 0 0-0 0, 0-0 2, Reid Harriss 8 2-2 in the second half to nice BDC West win at Nick Brown 0 0-1 0, Caden 19, Jack Knop 0 0-0 0, win the team's fi nal home over Christo- Hutchens 6 0-1 14, Hill 0 Kaleb Knop 1 1-2 4, Lane home game of the sea- pher. 0-0 0, Eaton 0 0-0 0, Jake Lazenby 8 1-1 19, Zach CHR 10 11 09 09 - 39 son. Prather 0 0-0 0, Seth How- Mevert 2 2-4 6, Grant CHE 08 17 09 10 - 44 Riggins made fi ve erton 0 1-2 1, Green 2 1-1 Millsap 1 0-0 2, Christian Christopher: Garver of Pinckneyville's 10 6, Xavier Baxter 1 0-0 2, Rees 0 0-0 0, Carter Was- 2 0-0 5, Rolla 4 0-0 10, 3-pointers. Hunter Atteberry 2 0-0 6. son 5 1-2 13. Totals: 28 Reaves 2 1-1 6, Sveda 3 0-0 WLN 10 09 07 05 - 31 Totals: 29 4-10 70. 7-11 71. 9, Cole 3 0-0 7, Goins 1 0-0 PVE 17 07 17 21 - 62 Sparta: Dauntay Meri- Red Bud: Logan 2. Totals: 15 1-1 39. Woodlawn: No individ- deth 1 0-1 3, Tyler Brown Cathell 0 0-0 0, Wyatt Chester: Matt Korando ual statistics were avail- 0 0-0 0, Justin Brown 1 Cowell 2 2-2 6, Max Die- 4 3-5 11, Jared Landeros able. Totals: 12 5-9 31. 0-0 3, James Pillers 0 0-0 wald 0 0-0 0, Evan Dres- 6 4-5 16, Jordan Hughes 2 Pinckneyville: Ben 0, Jayden Ethington 5 6-6 sel 0 0-0 0, Nic Fehr 2 0-1 4, Nathan Heffernan 2 Restoff 2 0-0 6, Duke Rig- 17, Brayden Henry 1 3-4 5, 0-0 6, Mason Ferrell 3 0-0 6, Eli Hughes 1 0-0 2, gins 5 0-0 15, Nile Adcock Ethan Willis 0 0-0 0, Dom- 0-0 6, Nick Gantner 0 0-0 Gavin Schroeder 0 1-2 1, 2 0-0 5, Pearson Launius inic Truman 1 2-3 4, Colin 0, Noah Gantner 0 0-0 Trace Fricke 2 0-0 4. To- 0 0-0 0, Asher Jausel 0 Sheldon 1 4-6 6, Eli Coop 1 0, Austin Grohmann 2 tals: 17 8-13 44. 0-0 0, Kellen Scott 4 4-4 0-0 2. Totals: 11 15-20 40. 1-3 5, Devin Hall 0 5-6 5, 3-pointers: Christopher 13, Tre Moll 2 0-0 5, Isaac 3-pointers: Du Quoin 8 Camden Langrehr 0 0-0 8 (Sveda 3, Rolla 2, Garv- Queen 0 0-0 0, Dre Scott 4 (Hutchens 2, Morris 2, At- 0, Easton Lucht 1 0-0 2, er, Reaves, Cole), Chester 5-8 13, Vaden Szczepanski teberry 2, Green, Rober- Parker Van Dorn 1 1-2 3. 2 (Heffernan). 1 0-0 2, Joey Iaccino 1 1-1 3. son), Sparta 3 (Merideth, Totals: 11 9-15 33. Fouls: 16, Chester 4. Totals: 21 10-13 62. Ethington, J. Brown). COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 17 High school girls hoops roundup Girls basketball Chester defeats Sparta in nonconference battle standings MARCH 9 Morgan, who is out Records Through March 9 Chester 47 due to injury for the Conference Overall Sparta 36 rest of the season. Red Bud is victorious Black Diamond Conference West Division Kendall Williams NSH 11 14 07 11 - 43 Christopher* 9-1 10-1 PVE 14 07 07 04 - 32 scored a game high Vienna 8-2 10-2 Nashville: Halle Rueter 17 points, and Cheter over Steeleville; Goreville 5-4 7-7 picked up a noncon- 1 0-0 2, Talanie Kozuszek 0 1-2 1, Alyssa Cole 9 5-6 Chester 4-6 5-7 ference road win over 25, Emily Schnitker 4 0-0 Marissa-Coulterville Sesser-Valier 2-8 2-9 Sparta. 10, Jordan Donato 1 2-2 5. Trico 1-8 2-9 CHE 11 15 13 08 - 47 Totals: 15 8-10 43. SPA 12 14 06 04 - 36 Pinckneyville: Mo Mor- remains undefeated Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division Chester: Reese Chan- genthaler 6 0-1 15, Olivia dler 4 0-1 9, Kendall Wil- Marissa-Coulterville 7-0 12-0 Wiggers 0 2-2 2, Emily Red Bud 7-2 7-6 liams 6 5-8 17, Camrynn Ruppert 1 1-2 3, Emily Bag- with wins over Trico Dupo 4-4 4-5 Howie 1 6-8 9, Josie Kat- gett 2 0-0 4, Carley Heis- tenbraker 0 1-2 1, Alyssa ner 1 0-0 2, Lily Tanner 0 New Athens 3-4 3-5 Seymour 2 0-0 4, Kailyn 1-2 1, Cheyanne Pauley 2 and New Athens, Lady Steeleville 2-7 2-8 Absher 1 0-0 2, Peyton 0-0 5. Totals: 12 4-7 32. Valmeyer 1-6 1-8 Clendenin 0 0-0 0, Katie 3-pointers: Nashville 5 Shinabarger 1 3-6 5. To- (Cole 2, Schnitker 2, Do- Meteors are on the SIRR Mississippi tals: 15 15-25 47. nato), Pinckneyville 4 Carterville 8-1 13-1 Sparta: Sydney Rhei- (Morgenthaler 3, Pauley). necker 5 0-0 12, Ebony verge of the Cahokia Nashville 8-2 10-3 Monroe-Martin 1 0-0 3, Anna-Jonesboro 5-4 6-5 Kara Coonrod 0 0-0 0, Du Quoin 45 Du Quoin 5-5 7-6 Kayla Braun 2 2-2 6, Anna-Jonesboro 28 Conference Kaskaskia Pinckneyville 3-7 5-7 Alexis Jackson 3 0-0 8, Lauren Heape paced Sparta 0-10 0-12 Anna McDonald 0 0-3 0, a balanced Du Quoin Gabby Dethrow 0 0-0 0, scoring attack, and Division title SIRR Ohio Sadie Hamilton 0 0-0 0, the Lady Indians took Benton 9-1 11-2 Kylie McDaniel 0 1-2 1, down Anna-Jonesboro. Massac County 8-1 9-2 Tomyiah Bardo-Spiller 0 A-J 06 04 04 14 - 28 Herrin 5-4 7-6 0-0 0, Belle Ware 2 1-4 5, DUQ 07 07 15 16 - 45 Kamiya Richardson 0 1-2 Harrisburg 5-5 9-6 Anna-Jonesboro Jenna A-J 14 07 06 08 - 35 1, Daira Sangurima 0 0-0 Vienna 67 West Frankfort 2-8 3-12 Sadler 0 0-1 0, Brodie Den- PVE 09 07 04 05 - 25 0. Totals: 13 5-13 36. Trico 34 Murphysboro 0-10 0-10 ny 3 1-8 8, Addison Denny Anna-Jonesboro: A. 3-pointers: Chester 2 Myah Kelley led Tri- 3 0-0 7, Olivia Capel 0 0-0 Denny 3 2-2 9, Watkins 4 (Chandler, Howie), Spar- co with 10 points, but 0, Jaley Watkins 3 0-1 0-0 10, Hess 7 2-8 16. To- *Conference champion ta 5 (Rheinecker 2, Jack- Trico dropped a game 7, Marlee Smith 0 0-0 0, tals: 14 4-10 35. son 2, Monroe-Martin). Anna Hess 2 2-4 6. Totals: to BDC West opponent Pinckneyville: Mo Mor- Tentative Schedule Fouls: Chester 14, Spar- 11 3-14 28. Vienna. genthaler 2 3-4 7, Olivia March 11 ta 22. Fouled out: Rhei- Du Quoin: Abbi Mocaby TRI 06 13 10 05 - 34 Wiggers 1 0-0 3, Emily Marissa-Coulterville at Dupo necker. 2 3-4 9, Lauren Heape 4 VIE 13 23 21 10 - 67 Ruppert 2 0-0 4, Emily Red Bud at New Athens 2-2 10, Kallie Oestreicher Trico: Megan Wettig 2 Baggett 1 0-0 2, Carley Steeleville at Carlyle Red Bud 39 0 0-0 0, Maya Russell 1 2-2 4-6 8, Myah Kelley 2 6-6 Heisner 1 0-0 2, Lily Tan- Trico at Goreville Steeleville 22 5, Grace Alongi 1 0-0 2, 10, Bailey Kuhnert 1 1-5 ner 1 1-1 3, Rileigh Harris March 13 Olivia Carle put up Maddie Robison 1 1-3 3, So- 3, Rayahna Foutch 0 0-0 2 0-0 4. Totals: 10 4-5 25. Chester vs. Wesclin 19 points and seven phie Hill 3 2-5 8, Delaynie 0, Mallory Brooks 0 0-0 0, 3-pointers: Anna-Jones- Haley Kranawetter 2 0-0 Marissa-Coulterville vs. Mascoutah rebounds for Red Dearmond 3 1-6 8. Totals: boro 3 (Watkins 2, A. Den- 15 11-22 45. 4, Ryleigh Richelman 0 Marissa-Coulterville vs. Steeleville Bud, as the Lady Mus- ny), Pinckneyville 1 (Wig- 3-pointers: Anna-Jones- 0-0 0, Taylor Cottom 2 2-5 gers). Red Bud vs. Okawville keteers dispatched boro 3 (B. Denny, A. Den- 6, Josie Wettig 1 1-2 3, Mia Steeleville in a road ny, Watkins). Jimenez 0 0-0 0, Paige Columbia 47 Cahokia Conference Fouls: Anna-Jonesboro Thies 0 0-0 0, Autumn Kaskaskia Division 21, Du Quoin 17. Fouled Kennedy 0 0-0 0. Totals: Red Bud 26 tangle. out: A. Denny. 10 14-24 34. Olivia Carle, Lyla Prep basketball REB 12 08 11 08 - 39 Vienna: Treat 3 2-2 8, Hess and Merideth STV 02 11 02 07 - 22 Carterville 58 Bent 8 11-16 27, Rush 5 0-0 Whelan each scored 10 11, Oliver 4 1-2 10, Moore Red Bud: Olivia Carle Sparta 30 points for Red Bud, but 8 3-4 19, Addi Dilley 0 0-0 1 2-2 4, Blankenship 0 0-0 Columbia earned the AP rankings 0, Kassidy Ellner 0 0-0 0, 0, Whiting 0 0-0 0, Max- MARCH 6 nonconference victory Madison Falkenhain 0 0-0 well 0 0-0 0, Webb 0 0-0 0, at home. Christopher 43 Vinson 3 1-2 7. Totals: 29 0, Lyla Hess 0 0-0 0, Alexis Hannah Sievers Steeleville, P’ville Koester 1 0-0 2, Sam Kol- Chester 40 17-24 67. paced Red Bud with weier 1 0-0 2, Madi Penso- Alyssa Seymour 3-pointers: Vienna 2 neau 0 2-2 2, Aubrey Piel scored 16 points for (Rush, Oliver). eight rebounds. boys continue to REB 07 05 03 11 - 26 0 0-0 0, Hannah Sievers 5 Chester and Kendall Fouls: Trico 16, Vienna COL 11 12 11 13 - 47 0-0 11, Merideth Whelan 1 Williams 11, but the 19. Fouled out: Rush. 1-2 3, Chloe Wild 0 0-0 0. Red Bud: Olivia Carle 3 receive votes Lady Yellow Jackets 1-4 8, Kassidy Ellner 0 0-0 Totals: 16 6-8 39. came up just shy of MARCH 4 3-pointers: Red Bud 1 0, Lyla Hess 4 0-0 8, Sam Christopher in a home Du Quoin 47 Kolweier 0 0-0 0, Madi The Associated Press released its fourth week of (Sievers). Sparta 28 Fouls: Red Bud 12. BDC West loss. Pensoneau 0 0-1 0, Au- high school basketball rankings March 2. No Steeleville statistics CHR 08 14 03 18 - 43 brey Piel 0 0-0 0, Hannah The top 10 in each class are listed below. Notable CHE 10 05 10 15 - 40 Valmeyer 43 Sievers 1 0-0 2, Merideth were reported. teams also receiving votes include the Okawville, Whelan 3 2-6 8, Chloe Christopher: Dejear 1 Steeleville 32 Steeleville Goreville boys in 1A, Pinckneyville, 0-0 3, Gordon 1 3-6 6, Jack- Wild 0 0-0 0. Totals: 11 3-11 Vienna 65 Carterville and Massac County boys in 2A, as well son 1 0-0 2, Crain 0 0-1 0, Marissa-Coulterville 42 26. Trico 22 as the Nashville girls in 2A. Hargrove 12 6-8 32, Free- New Athens 19 Columbia: Joli Barnett hill 0 0-0 0, Gilbert 0 0-0 0 0-0 0, Natalie Busch 1 Previous rank is noted in parentheses. Grace Middendorf MARCH 8 0, VanHoovebeke 0 0-0 0. 1-2 3, Alexa Hildebrand 0 led Marissa-Coulter- Boys Girls Marissa-Coulterville 59 Totals: 15 9-15 43. 0-0 0, Emily Holmes 2 1-2 ville with 18 points, Class 1A Class 1A Trico 36 Chester: Reese Chan- 5, Taylor Holten 2 0-2 4, and the Lady Meteors 1. Yorkville Christian (1) 1. Amboy (1) Emily Smith ex- dler 1 0-0 3, Kendall Wil- Karsen Jany 6 4-6 16, Ava rolled to a Cahokia Khoury 4 7-10 15, Kelsey T2. Casey-Westfi eld (6) 2. Lanark Eastland (2) ploded for 26 points, liams 4 3-4 11, Camrynn Howie 0 2-4 2, Alyssa Conference Kaskaskia Ohlendorf 1 2-2 4. Totals: T2. Wethersfi eld (5) 3. Brimfi eld (3) fi ve steals and four re- Seymour 5 6-10 16, Kai- Division victory. 16 15-24 47. 4. Cobden (3) 4. Aurora Christian (4) bounds, and Marissa- lyn Absher 4 0-0 8, Jazzi Emily Smith led 3-pointers: Red Bud 1 5. Indian Creek (2) 5. Shiloh (6) Coulterville outlasted Merideth 0 0-0 0, Camryn them with eight re- (Carle). 6. Monmouth United (10) 6. Catlin Salt Fork (7) Trico in a home non- Luthy 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 Fouls: Red Bud 17, Co- bounds, while Bree 7. East Dubuque (8) 7. Stockton (9) conference win. 11-18 40. lumbia 11. Fouled out: Portz dished out six 8. Fulton (9) 8. Brown County (8) TRI 07 11 12 06 - 36 3-pointers: Christopher Sievers. M-C 19 22 12 06 - 59 4 (Hargrove 2, Dejear, assists. Olivia Quigley 9. LeRoy (7) 9. Gardner-South picked up fi ve steals. 10. Roanoke-Benson (4) Wilmington (NR) Trico: Megan Wettig 4 Gordon), Chester 1 (Chan- MARCH 3 NAT 10 06 00 03 - 19 10. Jacksonville Routt (5) 1-2 10, Myah Kelley 2 4-6 dler). Christopher 46 8, Bailey Kuhnert 2 0-0 4, Fouls: Christopher 12, M-C 09 12 12 09 - 42 Class 2A Trico 35 Rayahna Foutch 2 0-0 4, Chester 15. Fouled out: New Athens: Aubrey 1. Rockford Lutheran (1) Class 2A Myah Kelley was Mallory Brooks 0 0-0 0, Hargrove, Williams. Generous 0 0-0 0, Emma 2. Corliss (2) 1. Riverdale (1) good for 10 Trico Haley Kranawetter 0 0-0 Hager 1 0-0 3, Peyton 3. Clark (3) 2. Paris (2) Hauser 1 0-0 3, Kaylee points, and Rayahna 0, Ryleigh Richelman 0 Dupo 36 T4. Mount Carmel (5) 3. Carterville (3) 0-0 0, Taylor Cottom 4 0-1 Juenger 0 0-2 0, Mallory Foutch added eight; Steeleville 34 (OT) T4. Sacred Heart-Griffin (3) 4. Eureka (7) 8, Josie Wettig 0 0-0 0, Mia Kimbrell 2 0-0 4, Grace but the Pioneers did 6. Timothy Christian (6) 5. Winnebago (4) Jimenez 0 0-0 0, Paige Lauer 1 1-2 3, Madi Stew- not have enough to Pinckneyville 38 7. Breese Mater Dei (8) 6. Sullivan (6) Thies 0 0-0 0, Autumn art 1 2-2 4, Ainslee Sulli- keep pace with Chris- Christ Our Rock 33 van 1 0-0 2. Totals: 7 3-6 8. Nashville (7) 7. Tremont (8) Kennedy 0 0-0 0. Totals: topher in a home BDC 15 5-9 36. Mo Morgenthaler 19. 9. Macomb (10) T8. Tuscola (9) West defeat. Marissa-Coulterville: had a big game with Marissa-Coulterville: 10. Breese Central (NR) T8. Seneca (10) CHR 20 08 13 05 - 46 Casey Daugherty 0 0-0 Casey Daugherty 0 0-0 21 points, and Pinck- TRI 07 14 05 09 - 35 10. Pleasant Plains (5) 0, Autumn Gilley 1 0-2 2, 0, Autumn Gilley 1 1-5 3, neyville edged Christ Trico: Megan Wettig 0 Grace Middendorf 3 0-0 6, Grace Middendorf 8 2-2 Our Rock Lutheran in 2-2 2, Myah Kelley 2 4-6 Class 3A Bree Portz 5 8-10 19, Oli- 18, Bree Portz 1 4-4 7, Oli- a road nonconference 10, Bailey Kuhnert 1 2-4 1. Hillcrest (3) Class 3A via Quigley 2 0-0 4, Emily via Quigley 2 2-4 6, Emi- 4, Rayahna Foutch 1 6-8 Smith 12 0-2 26, Emma bout. ly Smith 4 0-0 8, Emma 2. Niles Notre Dame (1) 1. Simeon (1) COR 10 11 06 06 - 33 8, Mallory Brooks 0 0-0 0, Walker 0 0-0 0, Taylor Walker 0 0-0 0, Taylor 3. Peoria Notre Dame (6) 2. Peoria Central (2) PVE 20 05 06 07 - 38 Haley Kranawetter 0 2-2 Wyninegar 0 2-2 2. To- Wyninegar 0 0-0 0. To- 4. Kankakee (4) 3. Kenwood (3) Christ Our Rock: Travis 2, Ryleigh Richelman 0 tals: 23 10-16 59. tals: 16 9-15 42. 5. Fenwick (5) 4. Sacred Heart-Griffi n (4) 1 0-0 2, Podergris 3 0-1 7, 0-0 0, Josie Wettig 0 0-0 0, 3-pointers: Trico 1 (Wet- 3-pointers: New Athens 6. Rock Island (8) 5. Behtalto Pelles 2 4-6 8, C. Carter 1 Taylor Cottom 2 3-6 7, Mia tig), Marissa-Coulterville 2 (Hager, Hauser), Maris- 0-0 2, K. Carter 2 4-4 8. To- Jimenez 0 0-0 0, Paige 7. DePaul Prep (2) Civic Memorial (6) 3 (Smith 2, Portz). sa-Coulterville 1 (Portz). tals: 9 8-11 33. Thies 1 0-0 2, Autumn 8. Washington (10) 6. Dunlap (5) Fouls: Trico 12, Maris- Fouls: New Athens 10, Pinckneyville: Mo Mor- Kennedy 0 0-0 0. Totals: 7 9. Effi ngham (NR) T7. St. Ignatius (10) sa-Coulterville 10. Fouled Marissa-Coulterville 10. genthaler 9 2-2 21, Olivia 19-28 34. 10 Kenwood (7) T7. Geneseo (8) out: Kelley. Fouled out: none. Wiggers 1 0-0 3, Emily Christopher: Dejear 2 9. Decatur MacArthur (9) Ruppert 2 0-0 5, Emily 2-2 8, Gordon 1 1-2 4, Jack- 10. Burlington Central (7) Nashville 43 Baggett 1 0-0 2, Carley Christopher 43 son 2 4-4 8, Crain 2 0-1 4, Pinckneyville 32 Trico 19 Heisner 1 0-0 2, Lily Tan- Hargrove 6 8-8 20, Free- Class 4A Class 4A Mo Morgenthaler ner 2 0-0 5. Totals: 16 2-2 hill 1 0-0 2, Gilbert 0 0-0 0, 1. Simeon (1) T1. Benet (3) led Pinckneyville with 38. Anna-Jonesboro 35 Wilcox 0 0-0 0, VanHoore- 2. Whitney Young (2) T1. Hersey (1) 15 points, but the Lady 3-pointers: Christ Our Pinckneyville 25 beke 0 0-0 0, Littlefair 0 3. Mundelein (4) 3. Fremd (6) Panthers fell to SIRR Rock 1 (Podergris), Pinck- No Pinckneyville 0-0 0, Fields 0 0-0 0, Key 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 15-17 46. 4. Glenbard West (5) 4. Marist (5) Mississippi rival Nash- neyville 4 (Morgenthaler, player scored great- Wiggers, Ruppert, Tan- 3-pointers: Trico 2 (Kel- 5. Rolling Meadows (8) 5. Libertyville (8) ville in their fi nal er than seven points, ner). ley 2), Christopher 3 (De- 6. Curie (9) 6. Edwardsville (4) game of the season. and the Lady Panthers jear 2, Gordon). 7. DeKalb (10) 7. Loyola (9) The only senior dropped an SIRR Mis- Du Quoin 62 Fouls: Christopher 19, 8. Belleville East (7) 8. Stevenson (2) Pinckneyville will see sissippi game at Anna- Trico 18. Fouled out: De- Elverado 14 9. New Trier (NR) 9. Hononegah (7) Jonesboro. jear, Kelley. graduate is Payton 10. Evanston (4) 10. O’Fallon (NR) Factory Authorized Mattress Sale Recliner Sale Queen Yukon Over 100 Best, Lane & Queen Sampson Catnapper Recliners Mattress & Box Set in stock now! Queen Sampson Savings on Save $200 Mattress & Box Set starting at Mattress & Box Set Every Set Save $220 $369 of Bedding 24 Months Free Financing w/Credit Approval or Pay with Your Tax Return Storewide! PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Chester, Pinckneyville cheer squads advance to state This year, the Illinois 89.47. was second with 92.8 to advance to state. (89.58) and Burlington Anthony coming in at High School Associa- The virtual state fi- and Breese Mater Dei Lockport Township Central (86.88). 74.87. tion has held its com- nals will be Saturday, fourth at 90.31. was the coed champion Other notable finish- Mascoutah won the petitive cheerleading March 13. Rounding out the rest at 97.29. es were Murphysboro sectional with an 82.5. and dance competi- The top five teams of the scores were Vi- Also occurring March (79.06) in eighth and Others that advanced tions virtually. earned a trip to state. enna (82.57) in seventh, 6 was the virtual state Marion (76.34) 13th. were Murphysboro Sectionals was held The Chester squad Nashville (79.91) eighth, finals in competitive Dance sectionals took (80.6) in second, Mar- March 6, and Chester finished with a score Murphysboro (79.83) dance. place the weekend prior ion (79.97) third, Mat- and Pinckneyville ad- of just over one point ninth and West Frank- Du Quoin placed 27th to state. toon (75.53) fourth and vanced their squads better than sixth-place fort (79.48) 10th. out of 30 squads in Class At the Mascoutah Du Quoin (75.37) fifth. to state. Anna-Jonesboro’s 88.44. In addition to medium 1A with a score of 71.7. Sectional, Chester just Following Chester In the small division Also competing was and large divisions, The top five 1A dance missed the cut with a were Herrin (72.7) in of the Edwardsville Red Bud, which placed there was also a coed di- teams were New Le- seventh-place finish, as eighth, Nashville (71.9) Cheer Sectional, Pinck- 11th at 78.63. vision that had only five nox Providence Cath- the top six teams quali- and Carterville (71.9) neyville earned third Carterville won the schools participating. olic (91.34), Highland fied. Chester’s score tied for ninth and with a score of 92.49. sectional title with a Du Quoin’s coed squad (90.26), Joliet Catholic was 72.73, with sixth- Pinckneyville (68.83) Chester was fifth at 95.2. Breese Central scored an 84.44 for fifth Academy (89.78), Morris place Effingham St. 11th. JH volleyball regional champs JH boys basketball regionals Four area junior (25-12, 25-20) in the ville Junior High was Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association boys basket- high volleyball teams championship game a winner over Trico in ball regional tournaments are ongoing. For information on how to watch claimed Southern Il- and finished its season the title game. Pinck- or potentially attend a game, contact your local school. linois Junior High 9-2. neyville ended with an Class S School Athletic Asso- Also in Class S, Red 8-2 record. Region 5 ciation regional titles. Bud Lutheran took Also in Class M, Ches- March 8 This year, there is no down St. John Chester ter Grade School top- Game 1 - St. Joseph Catholic 56, Prairie du Rocher 14 postseason beyond the in a title game, win- pled New Athens in two March 9 regional tournament. ning in two sets (25-23, sets (25-14, 25-17) to win Game 2 - St. Joseph Catholic 66, Red Bud Lutheran 56 In Class S, Pinck- 25-22). RBL was 6-4 on a regional champion- Game 3 - Valmeyer 56, Red Bud Catholic-Trinity Prairie 27 neyville 204 defeated the season. ship. Chester was 4-5 March 11 Elverado in two sets In Class M, Pinckney- for the season. Championship at 6:30 - St. Joseph Catholic vs. Valmeyer Region 6 March 9 Game 1 - Pinckneyville 204 48, Coulterville 20 Game 2 - Tamaroa-St. Bruno Pinckneyville 56, Elverado 16 March 12 Championship at 5:30 - Pinckneyville 204 vs. Tamaroa-St. Bruno Region 7 March 8 Game 1 - St. Mark's Lutheran Steeleville 38, Evansville 19 March 10 Game 2 - St. Mary's Chester 32, St. Mark’s Lutheran 23 Game 3 - Steeleville Elementary 42, St. John Chester 18 March 12 Championship at 6:00 - St. Mary’s Chester vs. Steeleville Elementary

Class M Region 6 March 8 Game 1 - Marissa 41, New Athens 24 Game 2 - Chester Grade School 48, Trico 15 March 10 Championship - Marissa vs. Chester Grade School Region 7 March 8 Game 1 - Nashville 48, Okawville 9 March 9 Chester Grade School team members are Maggie Caby (6), Erin Liefer Game 2 - Pinckneyville Junior High 54, Woodlawn 33 (7), Elaina Lutman (10), Emma Murphy (11), Sadie Sellers (12), Olivia March 11 Earl (41), Rylie Conley (42), Whitney Sulser (43) and Jessie Stumpe (17). Championship at 4:00 - Nashville vs. Pinckneyville Junior High

Class L Region 3 March 9 Game 1 - Benton 44, Central 19 Game 2 - Du Quoin 71, Johnston City 52 March 11 Championship at 5:30 - Benton vs. Du Quoin Region 8 March 9 Game 1 - Waterloo 67, Sparta Lincoln 28 Game 2 - Red Bud Elementary 47, Mascoutah 41 March 11 Championship at 6:00 - Waterloo vs. Red Bud Elementary

Marissa-Coulterville seizes...From Page 14 quarter. was 34-24. rebounds. However, Sievers was Red Bud’s Addi Dilley Sievers connected on whistled for her third silenced the run momen- a 3-pointer with three foul with 4:01 on the tarily with a 3-ball, but minutes to play in the Red Bud Lutheran team members are Emme Deterding (11), Crewe clock. That prompted that is the last field goal opening quarter that Wagner (16), Sofia Jones (23), Eva Kinney (33), Tori Muench (29), Hailey Rogers to take her out of the Lady Musketeers hit stretched Red Bud’s lead Proctor (27), Christine Liefer (30), Natalie Korando (8), Taylor Guebert the game. She stayed on in the quarter. to 14-8. (15), Addyson Piel (10) and Ava Clifford (35). the bench for the remain- Red Bud turned the Portz, who scored nine der of the half. ball over 18 times in the of her points in the first With Sievers out of the game, and eight of those quarter, was then able to game, Marissa-Coulter- came in the third quar- get to the rim and con- ville ended the half with ter. vert a 3-point play. The an 11-0 run, getting four “This was a very tough dynamic guard would points apiece from Portz game,” Smith said. “We score again with 33 sec- and Smith in that stretch. started off in a little onds on the clock when “Personally, whoever slump, and they came out she snatched a steal and is on the court, it doesn’t firing. We just had to bat- finished with a bucket matter,” Portz said. tle back, work together in transition. “They’re definitely a big- as a team and push the Portz led Marissa-Coul- ger presence in there ball up the court more terville with five assists. for blocking shots, but because they were get- Grace Middendorf and most of the time, if you ting down the court just Smith each had five re- make a good play and as fast as we were. bounds. The Lady Mete- give a fake, they usually “Defense was really ors turned the ball over leave their girl, which the key in the second just four times. leaves that other shot half. We started pressur- Carle added four re- open in the lane. That’s ing more and switching bounds for Red Bud. something we definitely when they set screens. Sievers had two steals. look for.” We capitalized on their Marissa-Coulterville In the second half, errors.” shot 39.3 percent from Marissa-Coulterville was Back-to-back transi- the field compared to relentless attacking the tion scores by Smith and 28.9 percent for Red Pinckneyville Junior High team members are Kendyl Bleyer (3), Bella goal. Setting up the of- Portz late in the period Bud. Morgan (5), Lyanee Degler (8), Ella Keene (9), Alyssa Brokering (10), fense was an aggressive made it 46-27. Senior Madelyn Hutchcraft (11), Shea Pyatt (22) and Ava Shaw (25). defense that was not as Taylor Wyninegar added Marissa-C’ville 57 prevalent in the first two a pair of foul shots to Red Bud 33 quarters. make it 48-27 going into M-C 15 11 22 09 - 57 “I thought Red Bud the fourth. REB 14 08 05 06 - 33 played well in the first “They are a well- Marissa-Coulterville: half,” Degenhart said. coached team, and they Casey Daugherty 0 0-0 0, Grace Middendorf 1 “They played hard. They have two really good 2-2 4, Bree Portz 8 7-8 23, are physical, and they players in Portz and Olivia Quigley 3 0-0 6, are athletic. There were Smith, so they are tough Emily Smith 9 0-0 18, Au- several trips they beat us to contain for four quar- tumn Gilley 1 1-4 3, Taylor down the floor on some ters,” Rogers said. “I look Wyninegar 0 3-4 3. Totals: run-outs, which hadn’t forward to playing them 22 13-18 57. happened to us much this again next season.” Red Bud: Olivia Carle year. We certainly tried to Red Bud got back with- 4 0-0 8, Kassidy Ellner 1 0-0 2, Hannah Sievers 3 in 19 points three times clean that up a little dur- 0-0 7, Merideth Whelan 3 ing halftime, and I feel early in the fourth quar- 4-5 11, Chloe Wild 0 0-0 0, like we did that. ter, the last time on a Addi Dilley 1 0-0 3, Madi- “The offense was run- Carle bucket that cut the son Falkenhain 0 0-0 0, ning pretty well in the lead to 52-33, but could Lyla Hess 0 0-0 0, Alexis second half. I think we never get any closer. Koester 0 0-0 0, Sam Kol- played harder on the Red Bud started the weier 0 0-0 0, Aubrey Piel defensive end, as well, game hot and opened 0 0-0 0, Madi Pensoneau 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 4-5 33. and got back to what we up a 9-4 lead when Me- 3-pointers: Red Bud 3 Pinckneyville 204 team members are Laynee Warden (21), Izzi Baggett do well.” rideth Whelan buried (Dilley, Sievers, Whelan). (15), Kailee Cook (2), Allie Knapp (25), Faith Fisher (26), Madison Bruns In a blink of an eye, a 3-pointer. Whelan led Fouls: Marissa-Coulter- (14), Madalynn Mohr (13), Addi Kellerman (18), Ava Maxey (4), Mallory Marissa-Coulterville’s Red Bud with 11 points. ville 9, Red Bud 15. Fouled Higgerson (12), Caleign Bathon (27), and Gia Pasquino (3). 26-22 halftime advantage She also pulled down five out: none. COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 19 Glander releases his debut book A rural Chester peaceful being into a man released his de- blood-thirsty monster. but book January 18. “I wanted to show Mark Glander, 54, how we (humans) who goes by the pen could corrupt anoth- name Mark Scott, re- er life form just like leased “He Fell From we’ve corrupted the The Stars,” a science planet,” Glander said. fi ction thriller that Eventually, the takes place in south- monster attacks Cape ern Illinois and south- Girardeau, leaving a east Missouri. path of destruction. In the book, life on Glander has been earth was created by hard at work writing. an alien race. A re- This book is the fi rst searcher from the of three in a series. alien race is sent to The second one, “He earth for a scientifi c Fell From The Stars 2, study. The Body Snatchers,” The alien crashes is expected to be re- into a farmer’s fi eld leased by the summer in Gorham and disap- of 2022. Girl Scout proclamation pears into the Shaw- Another book, un- On March 7, Steeleville Mayor Bob Sutton read and signed a proclamation designating the week nee National Forest. related to the series, of March 7-13 as Girl Scout Week. Girl Scouts pictured with Sutton were Lee-Ann Loucks, Kamryn He has a run-in with “Talking Graves,” Patterson, Savanna Stacy, Madelyn Tretter and Ella Tripp of Troop 8313, Taytum Matthews of two local hunters, and is expected to be re- Troop 8228, Roselene Huey and Emma Rieckenberg of Troop 8234 and Sophie Rieckenberg of things turn tragic. leased sooner, by next Troop 8248. “I’ve been a hunter winter. all of my life,” Glan- The story revolves der said. “It’s only around people who fi tting that I have a die and come to visit story like this in my in your dreams. book.” “He Fell From The Over the course of Stars” can be ordered the story, the creature on amazon.com or transforms from a Barnes and Noble.

Project Next Generation The Sparta library presented a program on the science of ice cream making March 6. Everyone in the class wore a mask and practiced social distancing, and each participant had their own table. Class instructors Lynette Jalivay and Linda Daniels distributed ice cream making kits. Jalivay also gave a talk on the science of ice cream, how ice cream is made and the chemical reaction in making ice cream. She also gave information on the history of ice cream. After all the shaking, participants enjoyed eating the ice cream, and each gave the class a thumbs up. Participants were Reyna Fearing, Ryan Daniels, Brenn Wilson, Wil Stuart and Finn Kessler. Project Next Generation is funded through a grant from the Illinois State Library. Mark Glander PAGE 20 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 SOCIETY

how talented or not, Happy birthday to you played, and we did Tammy Surman, Glen not have our own bags Lemmerman, Ter- Evansville with our own bats. rie Thies, Lily Marlin, Dad made sure we MaryAnn VanPelt, Sis- News had a supply of bats, ter Celine Birk, Cloe By Eloise Kueker and we always had a Adams, Judy Renner, 449-2043 ball to play with. So Pauline Hansen and when we played, it Adam Braun. It’s beginning to look was usually with our We extend our sym- a lot like spring—sun- bats and ball. Not ev- pathy to the families shine, warmer tem- erybody had a glove, of Bertha Caron and peratures and nature so we shared those too. Charlie Mudd. waking up—and it is If you were playing It is time to set those baseball time. outfi eld and needed clocks ahead one hour I know some of you a glove, somebody al- this Saturday before are like my husband ways would be willing going to bed for Day- Don and couldn’t care loan you one. light Savings Time. less about baseball, but Life was simpler, and Evansville Enterprise I grew up in a family we learned to use what March 6, 1942 that liked baseball. we had. We learned to Carl, 7 year-old son Even though we girls share, and we learned of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Big birthday did not have real teams that everybody played, Kempfer, was a patient Harriet Bertetto turned 100 years old March 8. Her son Randy Bertetto at that time, we spent a no matter if you could at St. Clement’s Hospi- of Sparta helped her celebrate her birthday that day at her home at lot of time on the fi eld. hit a homerun, catch tal in Red Bud after an Courtyard Estates in Canton, Illinois. At St. Boniface a ball or struck out at appendicitis operation. School, we had four each bat. The little kids The Randolph Coun- ball fi elds, and even were always given a ty United States De- some of the nuns would break. As pitcher, you partment of Agricul- Caring and Sharing news play ball at recess with threw it easier so they ture War Board is us. Father Teck made could hit the ball and starting a campaign to Shoppers at the Car- Even with a few days disinfectant used on sure we had plenty of purposely overthrew collect scrap iron. ing and Sharing Thrift off due to snow, the 43 surfaces, will remain bats and balls. fi rst base so they could Farmers were urged Shop in Pinckneyville volunteers at the shop when the shop opens We lived by the dia- get on base safely. to place orders for re- can expect to spring devoted more than March 11. monds, and every eve- We played until we pair parts for machin- into spring March 11, 1,260 hours of work Perry County resi- ning, weather permit- could no longer see the ery. with the rollout of dedicated to donations, dents in the fi eld of ting, after supper, kids ball, and everybody Gilbert Birk, Byron fresh merchandise. preparations and cus- healthcare studies and adults from all helped pick up the Veath, Omar Glahn The spring merchan- tomer safety in Febru- may apply for continu- over town were play- equipment and headed and Teresa Beck- dise will feature the ary. ing education scholar- ing ball. home as friends. Sure er attended the dis- ever-popular Easter The coronavirus re- ships. Whoever showed we kept score, but no- trict music contest in baskets designed un- strictions, including Applications are up played. No matter body ever got mad be- Belleville. Gilbert re- der the direction of properly worn masks, available at the shop what school you were cause their team lost. ceived fi rst place for shop volunteer Elea- social distancing, tem- and should be re- from, how young or After all, tomorrow his vocal solo “Rolling nor Caldwell. perature checks and turned by noon May 31. old, male or female, or was another day. Down To Rio.”

this Friday. a.m. The Coulterville Church council (fi - Swanwick Cemetery/Picnic Coulterville Food Pantry will be nance, trustees and and Swanwick open Thursday, March kitchen) meeting, 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 Wednesday, March 24, Association annual meeting p.m. 6 p.m. ByNews Diana Cole The VFW men’s post Women’s Bible study, The Swanwick Cem- Baptist Church. and other pertinent 758-2880 will meet Thursday, Tuesday, April 6. etery/Picnic Associa- The agenda will cov- items. March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to set tion meeting will be er the August picnic, Anyone who has in- David and I visited The Coulterville your clocks forward held at 7 p.m. Monday, mowing and grave terest in the cemetery with Bruce and Mindy Historical Society will one hour this Satur- March 15 in the base- digging for 2021, Me- or picnic is welcome to McMillan Friday at the meet March 18 at 7 p.m. day, March 13. Remem- ment of the Winkle morial Day services attend. Coulterville VFW dur- Events at the Maris- ber: spring forward, ing the fi sh fry. It was sa United Methodist fall back. nice to catch up. Church: Joan Spinnie had The Lenten fi sh fries Class on the Gos- friends for breakfast at the VFW have been pel of John, Thursday, March 2. amazing. We are busy March 11, 18 and 25 at Joan was in Carbon- and working steady. 6 p.m. dale on business March Rosie Lawless and Sal- Men’s group, Sunday, 3 and had breakfast ly Hepp will fry fi sh March 14 and 25, 6:30 with friends. Sparta S’ville nutrition site Menu THURSDAY: Swiss March 15-19 steak, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, MONDAY: Pulled pork seniors mixed fruit, strawberry sandwich, baked beans, shortcake. slaw, pineapple. Menu FRIDAY: Riblet, iceberg Tippecanoe March 15-19 TUESDAY: Chicken lettuce, Tex-Mex beans, This big gorgeous MONDAY: Chicken sandwich, macaroni/ applesauce. dove grey and white Alfredo, broccoli, lima cheese, steamed Hours: Monday- boy is about 2 years beans, peach half w/ broccoli, peaches. Friday 8:30-4. old. Tippy is sweet and cottage cheese. WEDNESDAY: Turkey, To order curbside gentle and is quite the TUESDAY: Polish dressing, green beans, meals, call 618-965-3134 canoodler. He would sausage, mashed cranberry sauce, extension 5 by 9:30 a.m. acclimate to pretty potatoes, sauerkraut, coconut cream pie. the day before. much any home. He is pudding or corn neat in his litter box bread. and has just started WEDNESDAY: to play with toys. To Chicken/dumplings, Caregiving conference adopt Tippecanoe, green beans, slaw, call the Perry County apricots. Humane Society THURSDAY: Chili, series begins in April at 618-542-3647. cheese salad, salad, A series of online Care, participants will fruit/bananas. conferences dealing learn about resourc- FRIDAY: Fish, with several aspects es and techniques that macaroni/tomatoes, of caregiving will be- will help them with pudding. gin Saturday, April 10 caregiving. Hours: Monday- and conclude Satur- There is no charge Thursday 8-3, Friday day, May 1. to participate, but reg- 8-2. Sponsored by Ag- istration is required Prices: Curbside & eSmart Community by going to agesmart. carry-outs $5, home- Resources, Hospice of org. A Zoom link will delivered $5.25, all Southern Illinois and be provided when you others $6.50. St. John’s Community register. Please call 443-4020 by 11 a.m. to order a meal. Curb service pickup time: 11:30 to noon. Drive under the awn- ing. Clothing store hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Marriage licenses Gage Lee Allhands, Normal, Illinois to Alyssa Nicole Land- mann, Steeleville David Clayton Del- cau, Valley Park, Mis- souri to Lajenna Rene Bievenue, Steeleville Divorces Joann Roy, petition- er; Jeffrey Roy. Dis- solution of marriage was granted February 22, 2021. Stephen M. Keeton, petitioner; Kimberly N. Keeton. Dissolution of countyjournal.org marriage was granted February 24, 2021. COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 21 OBITUARIES LEROY EVERETT DELMAR JUDITH A. RODEWALD GERLACH L. KNOP Judith A. Rodewald, Leroy Everett Ger- Delmar L. Knop, 83, of 70, of Campbell Hill, lach, 75, of Sparta, died Steeleville, died Tues- died at 10:30 p.m. Fri- Monday, March 8, 2021 day, March 2, 2021, day, March 5, 2021 at at Sparta Community at Sparta Community Memorial Hospital in Hospital. Hospital. Chester. He was born July 26, He was born Septem- She was born March 1945 in Sparta to Ever- ber 12, 1937 in Percy 25, 1950 in Murphys- ett and Pearl Tucker to Paul G. and Ester boro to Homer and Gla- dys Junge Rathert. Gerlach. Schnepel Knop. Judith married Den- Leroy was a lifelong Delmar married Sha- nis D. Rodewald May 23, 1970 at St. Luke’s Lutheran member of St. John ron Klosterhoff Novem- Church in Campbell Hill. He survives. Lutheran Church in ber 17, 1962 in Steele- She was a homemaker. Judith was a member of Sparta. He attended ville. She preceded him Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point, Immanuel Human Service Center in Red Bud. He was a loyal in death October 24, 1999. Lutheran Ladies Aid/LWML and served on the St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved spending time He was a farmer and a member of St. Boniface zone board and Ladies Auxiliary of Campbell Hill with family and friends. Once you said, “Hi” to Church in Evansville and BBK American Legion American Legion Post 1096. Leroy, you were his friend forever. Post 480 in Steelville. Judy enjoyed the Christmas season most of all. Leroy is survived by sisters Lucille Clayton of Delmar served in the U.S. Army. She cheered for the Salukis basketball team and Sparta, Irene Tabor (Danny Smith) of Marissa He is survived by daughters Christine (Glenn) the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved to sing, especially and Della Myers of Percy; nieces Shawnee Fortner Haake of Chesterfield, Missouri and Cynthia at church. Flying kites and playing cards were (Sean Clark) of Nashville, Illinois, Jenn (Scott) (Doug) Metcalf of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchil- regular activities, especially with Eva and Lydia Brown of Smithton and Talesha Brooks of De dren Devin Metcalf, Jill Moneau and Susan Hoake; around. She loved a good book and a challenging Soto, Illinois; nephew Logan Tabor of Canton- brother James (Marilyn) Knop of Percy; sister puzzle. Mostly, she was a generous donor of dozens ment, Florida; great-nieces and nephews. Doris (Harry) Rahlfs of Steeleville and sister-in- of color bags, blankets and knitted hats to hospital- He was preceded in death by his parents, broth- law Nancy Knop of Sparta. ized children. She decorated many cakes and loved ers Roger Gerlach and Lester Tucker, sisters Betty Delmar was also preceded in death by his par- to travel and golf. She is dearly missed. Gerlach and Norma Jean Wise and brothers-in- ents and brother Paul D. Knop. She is also survived by son Andrew (Maggie law Marvin Myers, Bruce Tabor and Paul Clayton. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, Sweeny) Rodewald of Towson, Maryland; daugh- ters Rebecca (Kevin Marquart) Rodewald of Valles Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville, with Mines, Missouri and Danielle (Steve) Theodorou 10, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Sparta, Father Iuvdnis Iheme officiating. Burial was at of Ballwin, Missouri; Eric’s fiancée and daughter, with Pastor Carl Miller officiating. Burial was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Steeleville. Alison and Taylor Hankins of Cottleville, Missouri; Union Cemetery in Sparta. Memorials may be made to donor’s choice and grandchildren Eva and Lydia Theodorou and broth- Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, PO Box 217, ers and sisters Michael (Debra) Rathert of Ava, Pa- assisted the family with arrangements. Steeleville, IL 62288. tricia (Willard) Duensing of Danville, Illinois, Tom wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics or Sign the guest book at (Kathy) Rathert and Sidney (Deb) Rathert of Ava and St. John Lutheran Church in Sparta. Timothy (Jill) Rathert of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and son Eric. LORETTA JEAN LYNN Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March JANICE CAROL SIMMONS Loretta Jean Lynn, 10, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Point, Janice Carol Sim- 75, of Murphysboro, with Rev. Sean R. Smith officiating. Burial was in mons, 76, of Sparta, died at 3:47 p.m. Sat- the church cemetery. died Wednesday, March urday, March 6, 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville assisted the 3, 2021 at Kindred Hos- her daughter’s home in family with arrangements. pital in St. Louis. Pinckneyville. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Cemetery She was born Novem- She was born March Fund or American Heart Association. wilsonsfuneralhome.net. ber 19, 1944 in Browns- 18, 1945 in St. Louis to Sign the guest book at ville, Texas to Lloyd Herman and Lois Ma- and Marjorie Louise rie Fisher Pollock. JAMES D. HOLDER Boyles King. Loretta was a nurse’s James D. Holder, 75, Janice married Da- aide at Carbondale Me- of Chester, died at 12:51 vid P. Simmons, who morial Hospital for many years, and she met her a.m. Tuesday, March 9, preceded her in death first husband Charles Robert Burke at the hospi- 2021 at Three Springs April 28, 1997. tal. He preceded her in death. Lodge Nursing Home She retired as a secretary for Russell J. Smith She retired from the hospital, and a few years in Chester. in St. Louis. She loved her plants and was an later married Delbert P. Lynn Sr. in Jackson He was born June 29, avid reader. She loved to spoil her grandchildren County, Illinois July 9, 2003. He preceded her in 1945 in Carbondale to most of all. death November 14, 2020. Delbert and Beulah Ma- Janice is survived by daughter Dawn (Marc) Loretta is survived by brother Michael (Kathy) theny Holder. Weinhoffer of Sparta, daughter-in-law Tawna Pollock of Clermont, Florida; nephew Derek James married Cheryl Wyninegar of Marissa, sister Linda Bay of Fred- (Janna) Pollock and their three sons of Pleasant Darlene Lewis June 30, ericktown, Missouri, granddaughters Adrianna Hill, Iowa; stepchildren Julia Lynn (Joe Durham) 1972 in Carbondale. She and Taylor Wyninegar, niece and nephew Kasey of Percy, Delbert Lynn Jr. of Percy and Bobby preceded him in death February 8, 2018. and Travis Payne. (Stormie) Lynn of Sparta; her caregiver and He had worked for GTE in Carbondale for over She was also preceded in death by her par- daughter Ashley Lynn (Beau Miller) of Pinck- 30 years, then Chester. James then worked at Har- ents, son Ernie Wyninegar (August 5, 2019) and neyville; 11 grandchildren, including one very risonville Telephone Company in Waterloo for over brother-in-law Henry Bay. special granddaughter Elisabeth Miller, who was 10 years. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday March 8, a very great helper in her care and close to her James was a member of River of Life Ministries 2021 at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in grandma. Loretta will be greatly missed by her in Percy and IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort. He Sparta. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National many cousins and one very special cousin/best was a former board member for Chester Commu- Cemetery in St. Louis. friend, Brenda (Forest) Miesner of Ava. Loretta nity Unit School District 139, Booster Club president, Memorials may be made to Puppy Rescue 911 became more than a stepmom to her daughter member of the Chester Sport Board, Chester Police in Chester. Ashley; she was a friend. She enjoyed feeding Commission and Chester fireman. birds, reading, pottery and watching crime shows. He is survived by children Dina Chandler and She was also preceded in death by her parents. David Holder of Chester, grandchildren Lucas and BETTY L. BIERMAN It was Loretta’s wish to be cremated, and a me- Brooke Chandler; sister Patsy (Charles) Cremeens Betty L. Bierman, 80, morial service will be held at a later date. of Carbondale, sister-in-law Karen (Jesse) Crow of of Baldwin, died at Memorials can be made to American Foundation DeSoto, brother-in-law Kenny (Patty) Lewis of Ste. her home Wednesday, of Suicide Prevention, c/o Wilson’s Funeral Home, Genevieve, Missouri, nieces and nephews. March 3, 2021. PO Box 277, Ava, IL 62907. James was also preceded in death by his parents, She was born August Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. sister Bonnie (Robert) Chamness, in-laws Marion 4, 1940 in Campbell Hill and Iva Lewis and sister-in-law Patti Lewis. to Louis and Myrtle It was his wish to be cremated. LEVI EDWIN WELKER Thomas Lively. Visitation is Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 9 to She married Delbert Levi Edwin Welker, 5 11 a.m. at River of Life Ministries in Percy. Memo- R. Bierman Febru- months and 18 days, of rial services will follow, with Pastor Ed Spiller of- ary 22, 1958 in Steele- Perryville, Missouri, ficiating. Everyone must wear a mask and social ville. He survives. died Friday, March 5, distance. Betty was a home- 2021 at Children’s Hos- Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester is assisting maker. She was of the pital in St. Louis. the family with arrangements. Lutheran faith. He was born Septem- Memorials may be made to Chester High School She is also survived by sons Donald (Vicky) Bier- ber 15, 2020 in St. Louis Sports Department. man of Red Bud and Robert Bierman of Baldwin; to Joshua Matthew and Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. grandchildren Pamela Midgley and Coby Bier- Ashley Rae Helmers man; great-grandson Andrew Dover; brothers Welker. ERNEST EHLERS JR. James Lively of Campbell Hill and Louis (Bud) He is survived by his parents, brother Henry Wel- Ernest Ehlers Jr., 87, Lively of Michigan. ker, paternal grandparents Michael and Bonnie of Campbell Hill, died Betty was preceded in death by her parents and Welker, maternal grandmother Katharine Helm- Monday, March 8, 2021 several brothers and sisters. ers, paternal great-grandparents Lawrence and at Memorial Hospital of Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Shirley Buchheit, maternal great-grandmother Carbondale. 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville, with Helen Korando, aunts and uncles. He was born March 5, Rev. Mark E. Harriss officiating. Burial was in Levi was preceded in death by his maternal 1934 in Campbell Hill to Percy Village Cemetery. grandfather Randy Helmers, maternal great- Ernest and Clara Horn- Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Fund grandfather Bernard Korando, paternal great- bostel Ehlers. and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, PO grandparents Harold and Maureen Welker, mater- He married Katherine Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288. nal great-grandparents Dietz and Opal Helmers Griffiths April 22, 1961. She survives. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. and infant cousin Naomi Welker. Ernie was a retired UMWA worker, a member Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Campbell Hill and 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, UMWA Local 1392. PATRICK with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial was He is also survived by children Deb (Bob) Mid- P. JUNG in St. Michael Cemetery in Apple Creek, with Fr. dendorf of Campbell Hill, Brian (Kristi) Ehlers of Patrick P. Jung, 59, of Brad Modde and Deacon Walter Biri officiating Ava, Dennis Ehlers of Willisville, Russell (Vivian Red Bud, died Monday, at the commital service. Nelson) Ehlers of Ava, Tracy (Bill) Reed of Willis- February 22, 2021 in Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville as- ville, Jack (Chris) Ehlers of Elkville, Marvin (Stacy St. Louis. sisted the family with arrangements. Powles) Ehlers of Murphysboro and Krista (Ken) He was born June 1, Memorials may be made to Joshua and Ashley, McHughes of Marissa; several grandchildren and 1961 in Springfield, who will distribute them to Ronald McDonald great-grandchildren; brothers Roy (Pat) Ehlers of Illinois to Stanley and House, Cardinal Glennon Hospital and St. Louis Campbell Hill, Ray (Alice) Ehlers of Carbondale and Alice Wilkerson Jung. Children’s Hospital. Melvin (Marty) Ehlers of Campbell Hill; sister Paul- Patrick was a U.S. Sign the guest book at fordandyoungfuneral- ine Welty of Sparta, and his precious little dog Lucy. Navy veteran. home.com. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, daugh- He is survived by sis- ter Tina Rae Ehlers, brother Wilbert (Grace) Ehlers, ter Alicia (Dan) Wet- sister Helen (Ed) Wilson, brother-in-law Dale Welty stein, brothers Jeff and infant brother Leroy Ehlers. (Kelly) Jung, Stan (Paula) Jung and Brian Jung, STEVEN ARTHUR STOKER Private graveside services will be held Friday, nephews William and Morgan Jung and nieces. Steven Arthur Stoker, 62, of Potosi, Missouri, March 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery in Patrick was preceded in death by his parents. died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in Potosi. Campbell Hill, with Minister Deb Rathert officiat- A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sat- Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March ing. Face masks must be worn and social guidelines urday, March 20, 2021 at Vices Bar in Red Bud. 10, 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, followed. Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo is assist- with Pastor Dwight Petete officiating. Burial was Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran ing the family with arrangements. in Ebenezer Cemetery in Rockwood. Church and mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, PO Memorials may be made to Theresa and Kevin Memorials may be made to family choice. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907. Kahle. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. PAGE 22 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS easements, covenants and restrictions of re- FOR RENT REAL ESTATE cord, or as would be determined by a physi- cal inspection of the premises. FOR RENT IN SPARTA: 2 & 3-bedroom mobile I Buy Houses! Parcel # 19-070-001-00 & 19-070-003-00 homes in park. Also Any Price. Any Area. mobile home lots in park. Any Condition. Private mobile home lots Commonly known as 402 E. Broadway, for sale. Call Ronnie Local Investor Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois, 62286, and Johnson. 618-443-3325. (618) 559-3525 for other relief; that Summons was duly is- ...... 0-x-x southernillinois sued out of said Court against you as provid- FOR RENT: 1 & 2-bedroom homebuyers.com ed by law, and that said suit is now pending. apartments in Sparta. Ground level. Water & NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above- trash pickup provided. named Defendants, fi le your Answer to the Background check, SERVICES Complaint in this suit, or otherwise make your references & security appearance therein, in the Offi ce of the Clerk deposit required. Broker CHRISTIAN WOMAN of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Ran- owned. $425/mo. & $550/ HAS OPENING IN HER dolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois, mo. 618-791-3289. HOME—DAYCARE: on or before the 29th day of March, 2021, de- ...... 0-x-x Nurturing and safe environment. All ages fault may be entered against you at any time accepted. Reliable, after that day, and a Judgment of Foreclosure YARD SALE affordable rates. Day entered in accordance with the prayer of said & evening openings Complaint. MOVING SALE: Friday, available. 618-967-4990. The following information applies to the March 19, 8am-4pm & ...... 1-3-25 foreclosure proceedings: Saturday, March 20, 8am- (i) The name of all Plaintiff s and the case 11am. Tools, level transit number are identifi ed above. tripod with measuring FOR SALE stick, concrete tools, (ii) The Court in which the action was fishing equipment, brought is identifi ed above. furniture, pictures, FOR SALE: Built- (iii) The name of the title holder of record is: dishes, Christmas things, Mor Buildings. 24x40, AI PLUS LLC pack and play, Thomas $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; (iv) An identifi cation of the Lien sought to be Kincaid plates, too many 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, other things to list. 707 S. $36,437. Erected, choice foreclosed is as follows: Chester St., Steeleville of colors. 732-8704 Name of lienholder: City of Sparta ...... 1-3-18 or 316-9278 or go to Date of Notice of lien: January 8, 2021 builtmorbuildings.com. Date of recording: January 14, 2021 ...... 0-x-x County where recorded: Randolph FOR SALE: Grass hay in Recording document identifi cation: small squares. $5/bale. Document # 2021R00209 618-426-3450. Dated at Chester, Illinois ...... 1-3-11 this 19th day of February, AD 2021 FOR SALE: 2004 Chevy half ton pickup, 618-317- 1855. Julie A. Carnahan ...... 1-3-11 Clerk of the Circuit Clerk Randolph County, Illinois

Alan R. Farris Attorney at Law No. 03124299 221 S. Market APARTMENTS PO Box 314 Sparta, IL 62286-0314 AVAILABLE FOR RENT Telephone: (618) 443-1947 In [email protected] PERRY COUNTY ...... 0-3-11 FOR MORE INFO CALL Perry County Housing Authority IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (618) 542-5409 RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the matter of the Estate of Verona Roche McAdams, Deceased. LEGAL NOTICES NO. 2021-P-12 CLAIM NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS Notice is given of the death of Verona IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Roche McAdams. Letters of Offi ce were is- TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT sued on February 26, 2021 to Bonnie Fisk, RANDOLPH COUNTY P.O. Box 250, Percy, IL 62272, as Executor, and whose attorney of record is Arbeiter Law THE CITY OF SPARTA, Offi ce, 1019 State Street, PO Box 367, Ches- a municipal corporation, ter, Illinois 62233. Plaintiff , Claims against the estate may be fi led in the vs. Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ran- AI PLUS LLC, a Missouri limited liability dolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor St., Ches- company, UNKNOWN OWNERS ter, Illinois 62233, or with the representative, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, or both on or before September 11, 2021, or Defendants. three months from the date of mailing or de- livery of this Notice to creditors, whichever is No. 2021CH3 later, and any claim not fi led on or before said date is void. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy The requisite Affi davit for Publication hav- of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the ing been fi led, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN representatives of the estate and to the rep- YOU, AI PLUS LLC, a Missouri limited liability resentative’s attorney of record. company, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- Dated: February 26, 2021 RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the Bonnie Fisk, Representative above-entitled suit, that said suit has been By: Arbeiter Law Offi ce commenced in the Circuit Court of Randolph Attorney County by said Plaintiff against you and other ...... 0-3-25 Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Municipal Statutory Lien (demolition) regarding the premises described as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE Vegetation Management Activities in Adams, Brown, to-wit: Bureau, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Cum- berland, Edwards, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Henry, Parcel 1: Iroquois, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 in Henry Massac, McLean, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Peoria, Gardner’s Addition to the City of Sparta, Ran- Perry, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Saline, dolph County, Illinois, as shown by plat dated Sangamon, Shelby, St. Clair, Tazewell, Washington, February 4, 1875, recorded January 10, 1876, White, Williamson and Woodford Counties in Plat Record “C”, Page 114 in the Record- Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will perform vegeta- tion management in your area in the near future. Our pro- er’s Offi ce, Randolph County, Illinois, more fessional vegetation management specialists will be particularly described as follows: Beginning managing vegetation on transmission rights-of-way that could affect our electric lines. This vegetation manage- at the Northwest corner of aforesaid Lot 2, ment work is necessary to protect the integrity of the being the intersection of the East right of way electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards. line of Dickey Street and the South right of This work might include: aerial or manual trimming, way line of Broad Street in the City of Spar- removal of vegetation, mowing, application of ta, Illinois; thence East on the South line of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections. Inter- ested persons may call the Ameren toll free number Broad Street 235 feet to a point 12 feet West 1-800-232-2477 or visit our website at of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence www.ameren.com/transmission to understand any poten- Southerly parallel with the East line of Lot 1 tial dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies. Customers and property owners may for a distance of 218 feet; thence West paral- appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their lel with the South line of said Lot 1 for a dis- property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number men- tioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the tance of 117 feet to a point; thence Northerly website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) parallel with the East line of Dickey Street of contacting the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer the City of Sparta, 100 feet to a point; thence Services Division at 1-800-524-0795. Common addresses of properties affected by the planned vegeta- Westerly parallel with the South line of Broad tion management have been provided to the office of the Street 118 feet to a point on the East line of mayor of any affected municipality and the office of the said Dickey Street; thence Northerly along county board chairman of any affected county the East line of said Dickey Street 118 feet Sincerely, the point of beginning. Ameren Illinois

Parcel 2: A part of Lot 2 in Block 1 of Henry Gard- ner’s Second Addition to the City of Sparta, HELP WANTED Randolph County, Illinois, described as fol- lows: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 2, in Block 1 of Henry Gardner’s HELP WANTED: Needing help for my Please Enter My Subscription To One Year • 52 Papers Second, 130 feet South of the Northwest cor- special needs son. Part- ner of said Lot; thence running 50 feet South time, fl exible hours. 618- along said West line; thence running East 118 708-0452. County Journal Please Check One feet to a point 50 feet North of the South line ...... 1-3-11 ❏ New Subscription of said Lot 2; thence running North paral- PO Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 ❏ lel with the West line of said Lot 2, 50 feet; Renewal thence running West 118 feet to the point Name of beginning. ALSO, the right to use a strip of land 10 feet in width off the South side of Address said Lot 2 for driveway purposes only. ALSO, the right to use for driveway purposes only a strip of land 8 feet in width beginning on City State Zip the South line of said Lot 2, 110 feet East of the Southwest corner; thence running East 8 ❏ $30.00 For One Year Phone feet; thence North parallel with the West line 100 feet; thence West 8 feet; thence South Randolph, Perry Or Jackson County & Marissa parallel to the West line 100 feet to the point ❏ $32.00 For One Year ❏ $35.00 For One Year of beginning, situated in the County of Ran- In Illinois All Other States dolph and State of Illinois. ❏ $30.00 For One Year ❏ $2 Discount For Senior Citizens SUBJECT to all exceptions, reservations, Online COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 23 REAL ESTATE

NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! Real estate transactions See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com RANDOLPH COUNTY BRO Inc., Lts 3 & 4 Blk Steely, Lt 57 C Woods Carter, Pt NW Sec 35 For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. Melanie Johnson 11 Tilden, Considera- SD 5-3; Lt 1 Blk 1 Duck- GUTJAHR REALTY, LLC County Clerk tion $52,000 John R. Beck Jr. to worth Addn, Consid- David Gutjahr, Managing Broker & Recorder Phase II Inc. to Meg- William B. Benefiel, eration $44,500 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 Herbert A. Reinhardt (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] WARRANTY DEEDS an Weber, Lt 2 Blk 10 S Lts 11, 12, 3 & 6 Stolle Barbara B. Razer & Crozier SD, Considera- SD to Francine A. Pierce, The Abby Benson Raz- tion $76,000 Roger L. Hess, Carol Lt 24 WK Murphy 3rd Addn, Consideration er Supplemental Needs Dorothy Edwards A. Hess & Roger and $12,500 Trust to Susan E. Carr, & Ora Edwards to Carol Hess Family Shirley Jean Emling Dirt, Rock & Sand Blk 21 Cole SD, Consid- Janelle Chapman, Lts Trust to Lisa M. Hess to Brandon C. Conte & eration $10,000 4 & 5 Blk 8 Booster SD, & Judy L. Shane, Lts Kelcie R. Conte, NE SW Consideration $78,000 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8 Blk B HAULING Brenda Harmsen Sec 13 6-2 Chad M. Becker & Baker SD Heinzmann & James J. QUITCLAIM DEEDS DUMP OR Heinzmann to James Natalie N. Becker to Wesley E. Zanders to Amanda L. Morgen- TAILGATE Robert Batson, Lts 101 Vicki L. Thompson, Wesley E. Zanders, Lts stern, Bruce A. Mor- & 102 Alma SD, Con- Lts 1, 2 & 3 Blk 1 Wm 5 & 6 Blk 5 Baldwin genstern & Mary E. SPREAD sideration $124,000 Schuwerk SD, Consid- K One LLC to Michael Morgenstern to Aman- Michael Kettmann to eration $99,000 Hasemeyer, Considera- da L. Morgenstern, Driveway & Ryan C. Peck & Jes- Jyneane Stellhorn tion $51,779 Bruce A Morgenstern Road Rock sica Bland, SW Sec & Delores F. Guebert Michael A. Hasemey- & Mary E. Morgen- Call For Pricing And Scheduling • All Sizes • 28 5-6, Consideration Declaration of Trust er to Michael A. Hase- stern, NW NE Sec 20 $145,000 to Mark A. Hatfi eld & meyer 5-2 Gary W. Steele, Christine Hatfi eld, NW Charles A. Weber & Charles Rex Kelly, Al- Sec 8 4-8 Kimberly Weber to len Ray Steele & Billy Mark Voss to Ron- PERRY COUNTY Jarrod McClanahan BUYING OR Joe Kelly to Jonathan ald L. Picou, Blk 4 John Batteau & Nicole McClanahan, W. Hutchinson, NW Swan SD, Considera- County Clerk SW SE SW Sec 32 6-1; & Recorder SELLING? Sec 6 5-5, Considera- tion $14,000 Lt 23 Brookside Addn, I can help you WARRANTY DEEDS Consideration $5,000 tion $25,000 QUITCLAIM DEEDS with that! Elaine I. Belk, Jack Bobby W. Creech & Nathan S. McCarthy Catherine M. Adams, A. Belk, Edgar Dwayne Stephen G. Creech to & Emma K. McCarthy Estate of Cami Jean Schwarz & Susan E. Edward C. Creech, Lts to Derrick E. Voss, Lt 3 Pierce A Disabled Schwarz to Brittany R. 230 & 231 Glores 7th Adult & David P. Ad- Hidden SD, Considera- McConachie & Michael Addn ams to The Guardian tion $227,000 R. McConachie, SE Sec Jerry Lane Ohlau & Danny D. James, of the Estate of Cami 8; SW NW Sec 17; NE Rodney Dale Ohlau to June A. James & Linda Jean Pierce, Catherine Sec 18 5-4, Considera- Jerry Lane Ohlau & A. Gibbs to Linda A. M. Adams & David P. tion $850,000 Rodney Dale Ohlau SW Gibbs & Allen L. Gibbs, Adams, NE NW Sec Raynell K. Gegel, Sec 30 6-4 Lt 9 Riverfrst 2nd SD, 16 5-5 Franklin P. Morgen- Kathryn Baiotto, Consideration $59,494 Pamela S. Campbell stern & Roger W. Mor- Tina Basler, Michelle Gladco LLC & Caro- to Jennifer L. Rhei- genstern to Amanda L. Benton, Anthony lyn J. Holder to SIS- necker & Brandy R. Morgenstern, Bruce A. Steven Rapp & An- Morgenstern & Mary gela Smiles to Camp County Journal — Ad for 3/11/21E. Morgenstern, — 2x4 Ad — Pt Real NW Estate Whitetale Section Properties NE Sec 20 5-2, Consid- LLC, NE NW; NE NE eration $67,500 Sec 23 5-1 Bonnie Genevieve DEEDS Robert to Gina Maxe- Country Club Drive NO don, NW SW Sec 24 Trust to Donald W. 5-3; Lt 9 Blk 3 Melissa Eisenhauer & Linda Carter 2nd Addn, Con- Montgomery Trustee, sideration $48,500 Lt 2 Blk 20 Keyes Met- Super Wash Inc. to calfs 1st Addn TRESPASSING Ewenifi ed Properties Albert J. Szczeblews- Trespassers Subject To Arrest LLC, Lts 10 & 11 Blk ki Sr. Trustee & The 2 Mifflin Brayshaws Albert J. Szczeblews- Addn, Consideration ki Sr. Trust to Chey- $65,000 anne A. Baxter, Blk E Eddie Kutz Murphy Wall State Railroad Tamaroa 573-513-6622 Bank And Trust Com- Addn, Consideration www.kkguttering.com pany to Lucas Wayne $15,000 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662

JACKSON COUNTY 89 ACRES — MURPHYSBORO Tillable and wooded with building sites, barn, 3 ponds and deer hunting. 65 tillable acres. JACKSON COUNTY HOME FOR SALE — JACOB Beautiful 4-bed, 2.5-bath home and 3-car garage/workshop with lean-to. Well maintained. Large master suite with jet tub and walk-in closet. Kitchen updated in 2016 with new induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher. Open finished basement with textured plastered walls. JACKSON COUNTY 7.5 ACRES — VERGENNES Excellent home site or hunt property. Rural water, electric meter and septic system. Half wooded. Improvements include 10 x 16 portable metal building with plumbing, concrete slab for a garage and a pond.

RANDOLPH COUNTY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES STEELEVILLE. REDUCED! Corner lot with great commercial potential. Almost a half acre with access to city water and sewer. Westwood Drive. STEELEVILLE. 0.712 acres with 1920 sq ft building (office, sales counter, restrooms, shop). Large parking area. Westwood Drive. STEELEVILLE. REDUCED! 36 x 80 brick building on concrete slab located on a 60 x 140 lot with parking area. Formerly used as a laundromat. Build- ing includes office and 2-bedroom apartment. N. Sparta Street.

LLAANNDD AAUUCCTTIIOONN 130± Acres - St Clair County Online Land Auction Ends March 20th, 2021 - 10 am Part of Sec 17 & 20 - T8S- R6W 130.92 acres St Clair County, IL Excellent hunting ground just east of Fayetteville, IL along the Kaskaskia River. Private access. Borders State ground. Whitetail Deer, Turkey, & Waterfowl Hunting Tract 1 - 65.23± Acres with 20± acres tillable, 5± acre impoundment—to plant & flood—for waterfowl hunting with a duck blind. Bordered by Little Mud Creek. Parcel #19-17.0-400-016. Tract 2 - 65.69± Acres with 3± tillable acres & the remaining wooded. Bordered by Little Mud Creek. Parcel #19-20.0-100-016. LAND VIEWINGS March 6th & March 13th from 10:00am to 12:00pm! For complete terms & registration visit PROPERTYPEDDLER.com Terms: 10% down. Subject to Prior Sale. Online Only. Call for a private Brad Chandler showing! Auctioneer / Broker (618) 791-3289 [email protected] Auctioneer Lic. # 441.002105 Broker Lic. # 475.162275 Brenda Chandler Designated Managing Broker (618) 201-3947 [email protected] PROPERTYPEDDLER..COM Broker Lic. # 471.003825 PAGE 24 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 Randolph Society: Dr. Terry Brelje

Dr. Terry Brelje, a psychologist at Chester less repressive, more the Illinois Department renowned clinical psy- Mental Health Center, humane,” he said. of Mental Health and chologist, will join the then called Illinois Se- The crowning achieve- Developmental Disabili- Randolph Society Foun- curity Hospital. ment of Brelje’s ten- ties. He moved with his dation’s 2021 class of The facility, located ure as head of Chester wife and sons to Spring- honorees. next to Menard Cor- Mental Health was the field, where he also Brelje worked for rectional Center, is the construction of a brand served on the board of more than 30 years only maximum-securi- new facility, which re- directors of the Gate- to modernize and hu- ty forensic psychiatric placed dungeon-like way Foundation and manize treatment for hospital in the state of buildings that had been the Hope School. used for more than 80 mental health patients Illinois. The institution, By the 1980s, Brelje in the county. which was founded in years. had become a nation- He was born in Ches- 1891, houses a subset The new center, of- ally recognized expert ter in 1938. His parents of patients linked to ficially opened in April in the field of forensic Gerhard and Virginia the state corrections 1976, cost $8 million. psychiatry, with sev- Young raised him and system, including those It featured more pri- his sister Linda. who have been found vate accommodations eral books and articles Gerhard worked at not guilty by reason of for patients, upgraded to his name. He had Paulter’s IGA. insanity or have been security features to re- undertaken consult- Terry was an active found unfit to stand place outdated repres- ing work for the U.S. and involved student. trial, as well as those sive iron bars, more Department of Justice After graduating from requiring more secure space for educational and served on a mental Chester High School in housing. Brelje was activities and updated health task force dur- spring 1956, he enrolled quickly promoted to spaces for medical ser- ing the Ronald Reagan at SIU Carbondale. program director, and vices. administration. As a child, he dreamed soon he became the Notably, the new fa- In 1988, he was ap- of a career as a dip- superintendent of the cility, located on the pointed deputy director lomat with the state entire facility. humid banks of the Mis- for the Illinois Depart- department. He began In the 1960s, when sissippi River, would ment of Mental Health. working toward a po- Brelje arrived at the finally be fully air con- He devoted his life litical science degree hospital, the institu- ditioned. The cleaner, to improving forensic with that goal in mind. tion was in dire need more modern build- psychiatric care and After taking a course of physical upgrades ings were anticipated extending more mod- in psychology, how- and changes to its care to lead to better rates ern mental health ser- procedures for patients. of employee retention, ever, his plans shifted. Dr. Terry Brelje vices and treatment for He graduated with a The hospital had been as well. patients in the state of Brelje explained that bachelor’s degree in run for years by politi- the hospital. peutic sessions. More Illinois. psychology in 1960. He cal appointees rather Brelje was tasked than 20 new staff mem- the new complex was After his retirement in returned to complete than medical profes- with bringing the bers were hired, includ- designed with therapy the early 1990s, Brelje his master’s degree sionals, and the build- buildings and the sys- ing additional trained in mind, rather than continued to maintain and doctorate in clini- ings were dated and tems of treatment for counselors and psy- punishment. a private practice in cal psychology, earning crumbling. the patients up to date. chologists. Terry remained at the those in 1967. The John Howard As- Treatment programs Brelje told the press helm of Chester Men- Springfield. Shortly after he fin- sociation, a correction- deemed archaic and that all of the chang- tal Health until 1983. He died at the age of ished college and mar- al oversight organiza- even abusive were es were aimed toward That December, he was 67 in November 2005. ried fellow academic tion based in Chicago, abandoned, and rooms achieving one major appointed associate di- For a more detailed ran- Martha Brose, he was had written a troubling were repurposed for goal, rector for policy and biography, go to offered the job of chief report on conditions at more modern thera- “We want to make it special programs for dolphsociety.org. Three southwestern Illinois advocates recognized Three individuals of the year; Jonathan Closing the Gap: Equi- abuse. and court-based part- year’s four winners from southwestern Il- Braden, judge of the ty in Advocacy. “There is much too ners who share in our stood out for their ex- linois were honored by year; and Betty Page, Last year, 31 CASA much to celebrate this vision of an Illinois ceptional dedication the Court Appointed advocate of the year. groups across 53 Illi- year in the Illinois where all children and service to chil- Special Advocates for The winners were nois counties advocat- CASA network, espe- thrive in a safe, per- dren and families dur- Children of Illinois. announced during ed for the best inter- cially the work of more manent, loving home,” ing what is certainly They are Darlene the organization’s vir- ests of 8,689 children than 3,000 volunteers, said CASA CEO Mari a challenging and tu- Roy, board member tual conference called who were victims of staff, board members Christopherson. “This multuous time.”

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COUNTY JOURNAL 1101 E. PINE STREET • PERCY • 497-8272 PAGE 26 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 SpringHOME Shade trees that can make yards Lawn watering and more comfortable fertilizing techniques arious factors motivate the decisions home- Vowners make when designing their land- lush, green lawn is a ing for climate and na- scapes. Some might be motivated by the ways A sight to behold. Many ture can help grow strong additions will affect the resale value of their variables are involved in grass. A lawn that has a homes, while others might be guided by a love for growing and maintaining grayish cast or appears a particular type of plant. Comfort is another moti- grass, and water and fer- dull green is telling an vator, and shade trees can make yards more com- tilizer are among the most owner that it needs water. fortable as the mercury rises. The following are important components. Another test is to step on some popular shade trees that can add beauty to Knowing how much water the lawn. If footprints dis- a landscape and make it more comfortable, come and fertilizer to apply and appear quickly, the grass the dog days of summer. when to apply it can make blades have enough mois- Quaking aspen: The quaking aspen has the wid- a big difference in the ap- ture to spring back. est natural range of any tree in North America, pearance and health of a Water the lawn before 10 spanning 47 degrees of latitude, 110 degrees of lawn. a.m. when it’s cooler and longitude (nine time zones) and elevations from That’s because a well-fed the winds tend to be calm sea level to timberline. That impressive range is and watered lawn will de- so the water can soak in. no doubt why the United States Forest Service velop a better root system, For those who must water notes that the quaking aspen can grow in greatly which makes the lawn less at night, do so in the early diverse regions, environments and communities. vulnerable to stressors like evening so the water can drought, mowing, foot traf- soak into the soil and dry Northern catalpa: The Arbor Day Foundation fi c and heat. before nightfall and will not notes that the northern catalpa is easily identifi - contribute to disease. able, thanks to its heart-shaped leaves and twist- Fertilize Water an established ing trunks and branches. Nature enthusiasts, and There is no magic for- lawn until the top six to particularly those who enjoy birdwatching, might mula governing when to eight inches of soil is wet. be happy to learn that the fl owers of the catalpa fertilize a lawn. The type and can damage the turf. Certain fertilizers need to Most lawns need one to are frequently visited by hummingbirds. of grass and how well- Several small applica- be applied and watered in. 1½ inches of water per Red sunset maple: Its name alone makes many established a lawn is must tions of fertilizer during Others may be combined week from rain or a hose people think of lazy summer days spent loung- be considered. the lawn’s most active with weed-control products to soak the soil to that ing in the yard. This maple provides ample shade Experts suggest having growing period may be and must be set on top of depth. and comes with the added benefi t of producing the soil tested to determine helpful, advises the home damp grass. Newly established lawns an awe-inspiring blend of red and orange leaves its pH levels and if any improvement resource Read packaging to deter- may require more water to come the fall. Red sunset maples can survive nutrients are lacking, then Tools Around the House. mine the right application. keep the soil moist but not in a range of habitats, and their adaptable roots fertilizing schedule can be An annual application, soggy. means they can thrive in various soil types. developed. in late spring for warm- Water Visit a lawn care center Northern red oak: The state tree of New Jersey, Keep in mind that over- season grass or fall for The right watering sched- for more information on the northern red oak is both beloved for its aes- feeding a lawn will not cool-season grass, may be ule and techniques can watering the type of lawn thetic appeal and valued for its adaptability and make it grow any better all that’s needed. help a lawn thrive. Adjust- for your area. usefulness. Northern red oaks can tolerate urban conditions, but they do not do well in hot climates. Sawtooth oak: Another tree that produces some awe-inspiring color, the sawtooth oak is a durable, adaptable shade tree. Golden yellow leaves in the spring will give way to dark green in summer, only to turn yellow and golden brown in the fall. The sawtooth oak can thrive in warmer climates where shade trees that can coexist with high tempera- tures can be hard to fi nd. Shade trees can add beauty to a property and make a yard more comfortable. Homeowners are urged to discuss shade trees with a local lawn and garden professional prior to planting.

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Sunburns may not you climb up to reduce their lawns and gardens. require trips to the emer- your risk of falling. of A sun-soaked day can gency room, but they can If cutting large branches, Reduce risk disease make it easy to overlook still be serious. cut them piecemeal to potential threats when In fact, the Skin Cancer reduce the risk of being in your garden working in a lawn or gar- Foundation notes that sun- injured by heavy falling den, but safety precautions burn is a leading cause branches. o garden is immune A local garden center Use a soil thermometer are of the utmost impor- in the majority of cases Nto disease. Even professional can help you to determine soil tempera- tance, as the risk for serious of basal cell carcinoma, Inspect the property for the most attentive, expe- if you are uncertain about ture and plant only when injury is considerable. squamous cell carcinoma insect hives. The most rienced gardeners have what to plant. the conditions are ideal. For example, the Ameri- and melanoma, which is the common insect stings in had to confront disease in can Academy of Orthopae- deadliest form of skin cancer. spring come from bees, their gardens, which can Plant in the right Harvest on time. When dic Surgeons reports that, in The foundation recommends wasps and hornets. lead to signifi cant damage spots. The choice of planting vegetables, it’s 2016, more than 90,000 pa- applying sunscreen 30 min- Homeowners who are not and potentially kill plants. where to plant is signifi - imperative that the veg- tients, including nearly 5,000 utes before going outside to careful can inadvertently Various bacterial, fungal cant. Avoid wet areas with etables are harvested on children, were treated in hos- allow the sunscreen to bond come across hives when and viral diseases can af- insuffi cient drainage. time. pital emergency rooms for to your skin. doing spring cleanup, mak- fect gardens, and fungi- Wet soil can decrease Fully mature vegetables lawn mower-related injuries. Reapply sunscreen at ing them vulnerable to cides, which are chemicals plants’ chances for surviv- left on the plant attract Lawn and garden-related least every two hours, bites and stings. That can that destroy fungus, are al because of excess wa- disease and are vulner- injuries can be prevent- more often if you’re sweat- be dangerous for anyone, only rarely recommended ter and a lack of oxygen. able to insect infestations. ed without going to great ing excessively. and especially so for peo- to combat disease. In fact, If the only spots availa- lengths. The SCF recommends ple with a history of allergic a proactive approach root- ble for planting tend to be Control insect infesta- broad spectrum sun- reactions to insect bites or ed in prevention is often especially wet, consider tions. Certain insects can Know your terrain be- screens, which protect the stings. the most effective way to planting in raised beds or spread disease, so it’s fore mowing. Knowing skin from both UVA and Inspect areas where reduce risk for disease in having a French drain in- important that gardeners the terrain in your own yard UVB rays. you’ll be working to make gardens. stalled. learn to recognize which can reduce the risk for ac- Although a product with sure insects haven’t put Learn how much light insects pose a threat to cident or injury. This can be an SPF of at least 15 is ac- down roots in your proper- Choose the right vari- plants need prior to plant- their plants. especially important when ceptable when walking the ty. If you discover any hives eties of plant. Choosing ing them. Some can thrive Speak with a local gar- using a riding mower. dog or driving to work, it is and are hesitant to remove disease-resistant varie- in shady areas, while oth- dening center about inva- Adhere to manufacturers’ advisable to use an SPF of them on your own, contact ties is an effective way to ers require ample sunlight sive insects and how to recommendations regard- 30 or higher when engag- a local landscaping fi rm. prevent garden diseases. each day. address infestations with- ing inclines to reduce tip- ing in extended outdoor Lawn and garden ac- People who have con- out harming the plants. over accidents that can pin activities like gardening or cidents and injuries can fronted disease in their Plant at the right time. As the planting season you beneath the mower. mowing. be serious. Thankfully, gardens in the past should Planting too early when approaches, you can take Study hilly areas of the they are easily prevented do their best to identify the soil is not yet warm several important steps yard prior to mowing so Employ the buddy sys- when homeowners take a which diseases were pre- enough can make plants to make your plants and you know which areas are tem. Use the buddy sys- few simple safety precau- sent, then choose plants vulnerable to disease by vegetables are less vul- safe to mow with a riding tem when pruning tall trees tions while tending to their that are considered resist- weakening their ability to nerable to disease, in- mower and which areas or performing any tasks properties. ant to those diseases. fi ght. sects and bad weather.

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ome renovation emerge in 2021. windows can provide stun- Htrends are ever- ning views of the outdoors changing. Renovations Eco-friendly living: Cli- and allow ample natural that might have been in mate change, and how light into a home. fashion 20 years ago may to combat it, was a hot- It may not be a coinci- seem dated now. Rec- button issue during the dence if large windows ognizing the potentially 2020 presidential election prove to be a hot trend popular trends of tomorrow in the United States, so it in 2021. The COVID-19 is a great way for home- should come as no sur- pandemic that dominated owners to give their homes prise that urdesignmag. much of 2020 forced many a fresh new look and put com, a web magazine that people to spend consider- themselves in a position showcases creative trends ably more time at home. to capitalize on popular in design, architecture, art, Darker homes without trends when they put their technology and fashion, much natural light can homes on the market. predicts that eco-friendly adversely affect mood, That’s especially so after living solutions fi gure to be especially when people spending more time in- recognized a need to cut seemingly overnight. 2020, a year when millions hot commodities in 2021. are spending more time doors at home. back on clutter, including HGTV notes that spend- of people spent more time Eco-friendly appliances, at home. HGTV predicts extra furniture. ing more time at home at home than ever before. furniture and designs can that homeowners will seek Minimalism: The an- A minimalist approach showed homeowners that All that time working from help conserve energy and ways to bring more natural ticipated popularity of mini- is both simple and clean, it may not make sense to home and relaxing at home reduce waste, which envi- light into their homes in malism in 2021 may also which can make homes dedicate entire rooms of a gave millions of homeown- ronmentalists and govern- 2021, and large windows be connected to the pan- feel less claustrophobic. home to a single purpose. ers ideas about what they ment agencies like the naturally brighten homes demic. As professionals Renovations that can like about their homes and EPA note are two critical while making rooms ap- were forced to work from Multi-functional spac- help homeowners trans- what they hope to change. components in the fight pear bigger, helping people home and many families es: Homeowners asked a form rooms into multi- The following are some against climate change. feel less cramped. spent more time together lot of their homes in 2020, functional spaces fi gure to renovation trends that vari- That’s an especially ben- inside their homes than as rooms were transformed be hot commodities in the ous experts suspect could Large windows: Large efi cial characteristic when ever before, they may have into multi-functional spaces years ahead. Exploring different backyard structures esigning an ideal appeal, but they also can Pergola: The words ar- referral site Network. Dbackyard space re- offer shelter from the sun bor and pergola are often Gazebos are freestand- quires forethought and and privacy when enjoying used interchangeably, but ing units that can be built in an eye for style. Knowing the yard. to suggest the two struc- various shapes. Some are which features to include There are signifi cant dif- tures are the same would octagonal, others square. in a yard often boils down ferences between each not be accurate. Like a pergola, a gazebo to what homeowners want structure, so here’s an Pergola comes from the is supported by columns to achieve in the space. in-depth look at what sets Italian word pergula, which and may have low railings Will it be a relaxing oasis them apart. means projection. Pergo- or built-in benches. or a central entertaining las were once projected Gazebos also might have focal point? Arbor: An arbor is one from exterior walls and a more solid roof than People often look to of the more simple garden supported on one side by arbors or pergolas, provid- various structures to add structures. It is usually a pillars or columns. ing sun and other weather height and visual interest frame that is arched or Today, arbors are usually protection. to outdoor spaces. square-cornered. freestanding units with two The roof might have add- Incorporating structures Most homeowners use it or four posts. ed architectural appeal, into backyard designs can as an entryway to a garden Pergolas may be con- like a cupola. provide functionality and or even the front of the nected on one side to a appeal. home. Those with green home or another structure. Trellis: A trellis is a sim- Homeowners will likely thumbs may cover the Some are freestanding ple, geometrically shaped come across structures arbor with climbing and units supported by four structure that provides a like arbors, gazebos, per- trailing plants. posts. They tend to be larg- surface for climbing plants. golas, and even trellises The Spruce says arbors er and offer more privacy It also may support fruit- as they wade through the date back to early Egyp- and shade than arbors. bearing trees. variety of features they can tian and Roman gardens Trellis work can be used incorporate into backyard and were used throughout Gazebo: Gazebos are in conjunction with an arbor plans. Europe by the late 16th more defi ned garden build- or pergola or be installed Each of these can add century. ings, states the contractor on fencing.

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COUNTY JOURNAL 1101 E. PINE STREET • PERCY • 497-8272 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 31 SpringHOME How to respond to pesticide poisoning ending to a lawn and a person’s organs, poten- depend on the kind of poi- Tgarden can be a great tially leading to signifi cant soning that has occurred. way to spend time in the issues. The EPA notes that • Chemical burn on skin: great outdoors. It’s also an the lungs, stomach and If treating a chemical burn enjoyable way to improve a nervous system can be on the skin, the EPA ad- home’s curb appeal. affected when pesticides vises drenching the skin Although many home- are swallowed, inhaled or with water for at least 15 owners prefer a wholly absorbed through the skin. minutes. organic approach to lawn People experiencing lung All contaminated clothing care and gardening, some- injuries after exposure to should be removed, then times pests and other pesticides may experi- skin and hair should be problems force people to ence shortness of breath, thoroughly cleaned with apply pesticides around heavy salivation or rapid soap and water. their properties. The ap- breathing. • Inhaled poison: The re- plication of pesticides can Injuries to the stomach sponse to an inhaled poison make homeowners, and may lead to symptoms will depend on where the anyone who spends time such as nausea, vomit- person is at the time of on their properties, includ- ing, abdominal cramps, or exposure. ing children, vulnerable to diarrhea. If outside, move the per- pesticide poisoning. If the nervous system son away from any area re- According to the Environ- is affected by pesticide cently treated with pesticide. mental Protection Agency, exposure, people might If inside, move the person people exposed to pesti- experience excessive fa- to fresh air immediately. cides may exhibit a host tigue, sleepiness, head- Doors and windows should of symptoms. External aches, muscle twitching, be opened to reduce the risk irritants that come into and numbness. of others being exposed. and gently with cool run- Drench the skin with water the pesticide. contact with the skin can If pesticide poisoning is Contact the local fi re de- ning water for 15 minutes for at least 15 minutes, Only induce vomiting cause redness, itching or suspected, it’s imperative partment if you think you or more. Use only water, then wash skin and hair on the advice of a poison pimples, and such sub- that someone, be it the need a respirator prior to not use eye drops, chemi- thoroughly. Discard con- control center or physician. stances also may contrib- person who was poisoned, helping the victim. cals or drugs. taminated clothing or thor- Pesticide exposure can ute to allergic reactions the parent of a child who If the victim is wearing tight It’s imperative that people oughly wash it separate be dangerous. marked by redness, swell- may have been exposed clothing, loosen that cloth- act quickly if a substance from other laundry. ing or blistering. Stinging or a medical professional It’s imperative that people ing. Give artifi cial respira- has gotten into the eye, who plan to apply pesti- and swelling in the mucous treating the affected per- tion to a victim whose skin • Swallowed pesticide: as membranes in the eyes If a pesticide has been cides on their lawns and membranes of the eyes, son, identify the type of is blue or if the victim has act faster than in any other swallowed and the victim gardens learn how to re- nose, mouth and throat poison the person was stopped breathing. external part of the body, is still conscious, he or spond if they or someone also may occur. exposed to. • Substance in the eye: If and eye damage can occur she should drink a small on their property is ex- Pesticides can also The EPA notes that the a poison has entered the within minutes. cause internal injuries to appropriate treatment will eye, wash the eye quickly amount of water to dilute posed to pesticides. • Substance on the skin: STUMP REMOVAL

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COUNTY JOURNAL 1101 E. PINE STREET • PERCY • 497-8272 PAGE 32 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 SpringHOME Ergonomic tools can help gardeners Safety fi rst ardening is a reward- How ergonomic tools when power washing ing activity that has differ from traditional G pring cleaning is a • Never point a pressure been found to provide a gardening tools Sgreat way for home- washer at yourself or others. host of benefits beyond Ergonomic gardening owners to clear their homes • Do not attempt to push ensuring readily available tools are designed to of clutter. As people spend or move objects with spray access to fresh fruits, veg- ensure that using extra time indoors in winter, from the washer. etables and awe-inspiring them has as lit- items can quickly pile up • Never use a gasoline- blooms. tle effect on the around the house. Spring powered washer in an en- is a great time to clean up closed space. The Centers for Disease body as pos- such clutter, but interior • Always test the circuit Control and Prevention sible. spaces are not the only breaker or outlet before says many gardening tasks Ergonomic areas of a home that can using a pressure washer. qualify as light to moderate tools align with benefit from some extra • Always plug a properly exercise, which means rak- how a per- attention once the weather grounded pressure washer ing the leaves and cutting son naturally warms up. into a properly grounded Harsh winters can take receptacle. the grass can be just as moves his or a toll on home exteriors. • If an extension cord benefi cial as cardiovascu- her body, which Dirt and grime can build must be used, keep the lar activities like brisk walk- can reduce the up on exterior home sur- pressure washer’s power ing or jogging. In addition, likelihood that faces over the course of cord connection out of and a 2017 study published gardeners will suf- the winter, affecting the ap- away from any standing in the journal Preventive fer strains or sprains pearance of the siding, as water, and use a heavy- breaks well as outdoor entertaining duty extension cord with Medicine Reports found while gardening or expe- due to areas. components rated for use that gardening can help ag- rience any aches and pains aches and Power washing is a great in wet locations. ing men and women offset after a day spent tending to know pains, which also way to give a home a fresh, Keep both the power cord age-related weight gain. their landscapes. that aches makes it easier to be clean look in thespring, but and extension cord con- The health benefits of and pains can add up after there’s more to power than nections as far away as more effi cient when work- simply renting the right possible from the item be- gardening go beyond the Choosing the right tools a day spent kneeling in the ing in the garden. physical. In 2014, a sys- The West Virginia Uni- equipment and getting to ing washed and away from garden, raking soil and car- • Ergonomic tools in- work. any water runoff. While tematic review of rand- versity Center for Excel- rying around supplies from crease a gardener’s ca- There are many risks as- power washing, periodi- omized controlled trials lence in Disabilities notes a shed or garage. pabilities. sociated with using power cally take note of the loca- published in Complemen- that gardeners will know The WVUCED notes that The WVUCED notes that washers. tion of the extension cord tary Therapies in Medicine they have chosen the right ergonomic tools do more principles behind ergo- Homeowners who intend connections to ensure they concluded that horticultural ergonomic gardening tool than just reduce a gar- nomics keep gardeners to power wash their own are not in a puddle. therapy may be an effec- for the job when they do using the tools in natural homes should fi rst deter- • Wear rubber-soled dener’s risk of injury. positions. mine if they’re physically shoes that provide some tive treatment for people not have to adapt the tool. • Ergonomic tools in- capable of doing so. insulation. with dementia. Ergonomic tools should That means gardeners crease effi ciency. Wasted Power washers can be • Never allow children to Gardeners have a host match gardener’s height motions are less likely won’t lose power to bend- operate a pressure washer. ing and twisting, enabling diffi cult for some people to of tools at their disposal to and grip and feel comfort- when using ergonomic control, so it’s imperative Keep children at a safe them to do more than they help turn their lawns and able when in use. tools. That can improve that people honestly assess distance when an adult is gardens into awe-inspiring might be able to do when their physical abilities before using a pressure washer. efficiency in the garden, using non-ergonomic tools. renting a unit. Power washing can give landscapes. Among those Specifi c benefi ts of ergo- allowing you to get more Gardening is a rewarding The CDC urges home- a home a whole new look options are ergonomic nomic tools done in the same amount and benefi cial activity. owners who determine they after a winter’s worth of dirt tools. Ergonomic tools can Ergonomic gardening of time. The right ergonomic tools can safely handle power and grime builds up on the benefit gardeners of all tools are designed in a way Also, because ergonomic for the job can enhance washers to take these ad- home’s exterior. ages, but they may prove that can reduce stress on tools are designed to work ditional safety steps to make However, safety must those benefi ts and make sure the process of cleaning remain the utmost priority especially valuable for ag- the body while performing with the body, gardeners gardening even more en- ing men and women. various tasks. Gardeners their home exteriors goes when operating a power likely won’t need to take joyable. smoothly. washer on your own. COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 PAGE 33 SpringHOME Prepare gardens for spring planting he fi nal weeks of win- need to thrive in the coming Tter, and even the fi rst months. Garden centers few weeks of spring, are and home improvement still chilly in many parts of stores sell home testing the world. Despite those kits that are effective and last vestiges of winter easy to use. Once the re- chills, late winter is a great sults are in, speak with a time to begin preparing gardens for the coming professional at your local planting season. garden center about the Gardens may have to best time to amend the soil. withstand months of harsh • Loosen compacted soil. weather each winter, and Soil can become compact- such conditions can take ed over winter. If compact- a toll. Gardeners can con- ed soil is not loosened prior sider the following tips as to planting, plants will have they try to restore their gar- a hard time getting the wa- dens and get them ready ter and nutrients they need for spring planting. to thrive. Loosening the • Disinfect your tools. It’s soil also provides another common to clean tools opportunity to inspect the in late fall or whenever they’re typically placed in garden for any underly- storage for the winter. But ing issues, such as fungi cleaning and disinfecting or weed growth, that you are not necessarily the might have missed when same thing. If tools were clearing debris or testing not disinfected at the end prior to the beginning of shovels and pruner blades. other debris may have to sprout up in late winter the soil. of the previous gardening gardening season. Thoroughly disinfecting gathered in the garden and early spring, so re- Late winter is a good time season, disinfect them According to the Universi- such tools prior to using over the winter. Such de- move them before they go to assess a garden and before doing any work in ty of Minnesota Extension, them in the spring is a great bris can inhibit the growth to seed. address any issues that the garden. plant pathogens, including way to reduce the risk of of plants and vegetables, • Test the soil. Testing the developed over the winter Doing so can ensure any bacteria and viruses, can disease in your garden. so make sure all of it is soil prior to planting can so plants and vegetables lingering bacteria or fungi infect plants through bits of • Clear debris such as removed prior to planting. help gardeners determine can thrive come the spring on tool surfaces are killed soil and plant debris left on leaves, twigs, sticks and Weeds might even begin what their gardens will planting season. PAGE 34 COUNTY JOURNAL | MARCH 11, 2021 SpringHOME Revitalize a lawn after a long winter

ristine, snow-covered Plandscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyl- lic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow. Snowplows push salt and sand up on the grass, while subterranean animals like mice and moles dig bur- rows beneath piles of snow as they try to fi nd food and stay warm. to a deck or patio Such conditions are not Add shade favorable for thriving land- omeowners eagerly tions abound for making over areas of a patio, pool scapes. When the spring Hawait the arrival of outdoor areas more com- or landscape, according thaw arrives, lawns may be warm weather so they can fortable. to The Family Handyman. in dire need of some TLC. cast off the remnants of Homeowners who want They are light and airy You can mitigate winter- cabin fever and bask in to be able to enjoy their and can be customized. related lawn damage. the sunshine. However, outdoor spaces in an array Trees: A natural way to as summer nears its dog of temperatures can think increase shade in a yard is Clear out debris. Re- days, the same sun home- about investing in shade to plant more shade trees. move any scattered leaves, owners once coveted can solutions. Sun-blocking If sun glare is an issue all branches and other de- nutrients and air to reach fi ll in the lawn. contribute to uncomfort- ideas like awnings, shade year long, and it’s not just bris that has been strewn the lawn’s roots more ef- Make sure that frosts are able conditions in outdoor trees and large umbrellas the heat of the sun that is across the property due fectively. Thinning out old largely a thing of the past entertaining spaces. can help people enjoy their troublesome, think about to storms or snow-laden organic matter also helps and soil temperature is Meteorologists in Ken- yards all day long. planting evergreen trees. trees. This will give you a encourage new growth. 50° to 60°F before seed- tucky took to their neigh- Canopy: A patio canopy Deciduous cousins will clean canvas to work on. ing. Water daily until grass borhoods in July 2020 to is typically a freestanding drop their leaves in fall and Aerate the soil. Coupled fi lls in. test just how hot surfaces unit that can be installed only be effective during Dry out snow mold. with dethatching, aeration can get in the sun during over a patio or a deck. warm weather. The Family Handyman involves loosening the soil Apply nutrients. Ferti- peak daytime tempera- Some people prefer to Patio umbrellas: Many says snow mold is a cold- or poking holes to allow lizer and compost can re- tures. bolt it down so it will not be umbrellas start at around season fungus that caus- nutrients to move freely to store nutrients to the lawn Concrete sitting in the sun knocked over in windy con- $25 and can be paired with es gray-colored circles or the roots. that may have been used almost all day reached a ditions. The fabric on the patio tables. patches on the lawn where up over the winter. temperature of 134.7°F, canopy can be removed Stationary cantilever um- there has been snow. To Kill weeds before they A soil test at a nearby while the same concrete during the offseason, help- brellas sit out of the way alleviate snow mold, rake spread. Weeds may be horticultural center can in the shade clocked in at ing to improve its longevity. on their own heavy-duty the lawn to loosen matted the first to start growing tell you which nutrients just under 80°. When air Awning: Awnings can be stands and tends to pro- grass and facilitate the when the weather begins are needed, according temperatures are around stationary or retractable. vide more shade than patio drying-out process. to warm. Address them to Chemistry Cachet, a 90°, unshaded concrete Many are installed directly table umbrellas. promptly by manually pull- guide to using chemistry and asphalt can be 125° onto a home and can cast Curtains: Homeowners Dethatch the lawn. ing them or applying a for healthy living, beauty, and 140°. While wood shade on specifi c areas of can block sunlight outdoors Heavy snow can compress herbicide. cleaning and gardening. decking may not be as hot outdoor entertaining spaces. the way they do inside, of- the grass and cause some Lawns can be restored as asphalt and concrete, it Shade sail: Similar to fers MSN. Hang curtains of it to die off. Overseed the lawn. to their prewinter glory still can get steamy under an awning but a bit less from the sides of canopies Dethatching helps re- Chances are there are after some sweat equity foot. structurally rigid, shade or between posts on a deck move dead grass blades some bare spots that have and five to six weeks of Shade is in high demand sails are large pieces of to provide shade and cozy and separate any mat- formed over the winter. consistent sunshine and when the sun is hot. Op- triangular fabric installed spaces. ting. This enables water, Overseeding can help to warm weather.