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Separate accidents Encouragement and take two men’s lives concerns heard at four-lane meeting By Dan Zobel Bureau. Unusual car/deer accident near Chester Creating a task force is Meetings of the task For the third time in re- deer into the windshield the next step by the Four force would be open to cent memory, a Randolph of the Wolter car. The deer County Highway Coali- the public, and he said County person has died in went through the wind- tion as it continues to the group would plan to an unusual and rare car/ shield, killing Wolter. work toward connecting meet over the course of deer accident. Barbour said Wolter was the Murphysboro area to six months to find the The latest occurred Janu- dead at the scene. St. Louis via a four-lane best funding ideas and ary 18 at about 6 p.m. on Wolter worked as a parts highway. display the advantages of Route 3 just north of Ches- manager for Wm. Nobbe & Senator Paul Schimpf a potential highway. ter. Company. He was a member was at the latest meeting “I think the task force Keith Wolter, 38, of Evans- of the Evansville Fire De- of the coalition January could do the job fairly ville died in the accident. partment for 17 years. 23 at the Perry County quickly,” Schimpf said. According to Randolph The funeral was held Tues- Government Building in “We want to try to figure County Coroner Carlos day at St. John’s Lutheran Pinckneyville. out how to translate the Barbour and the Ran- Church in Red Bud. Schimpf said he plans community support into dolph County Sheriff’s Of the other two fatal car/ to file legislation in two getting state money for Department, Wolter was deer incidents, one occurred weeks to set up a task the project. We also want driving south, when a north of Chester and the force for the project to to figure out why the northbound vehicle driv- Keith Wolter other west of Red Bud. They further study it and gath- project hasn’t come to en by Jonathan Hohgrefe, in the road. were similar to last Thurs- er more information. fruition yet.” 46, of Chester hit a deer The impact threw the day’s accident. “I think this is the best Schimpf said the pro- way to get all of the data posal needs to be ready to on the table. We need a go in a fairly quick man- vehicle to make an argu- ner because he foresees Coulterville man killed east of Nashville ment for why (the high- in 2019 there being a new way) is critical for the Illinois capital bill, or on A Coulterville man was nounced dead at the scene. economic viability of the the federal level, after fatally injured in a Wash- The driver of the truck, region,” said Schimpf. the next gubernatorial ington County crash Janu- Michael Barfield, 40, of Schimpf also suggested election. ary 18. Nashville, Illinois, was ex- the name for the high- “This spring, I will have According to a press re- tricated from his pickup way be the Southwest a more aggressive legis- lease from Illinois State Po- and flown to a local hospi- Illinois Connector. lative agenda,” Schimpf lice, Matthew McKinley, 35, tal with life-threatening in- Schimpf said he would said. “This project will be was westbound on Route 15 juries. No condition report head the task force, but part of it.” near Liberty Church Road on him has been available. it would also include State Representative east of Nashville at 6:14 Route 15 was closed for other people, including Terri Bryant added that a.m., when for an unknown nearly five hours for inves- senators, representa- as long as it is an unpaid reason, his vehicle crossed tigation and cleanup. tives, stakeholders, task force, which this the center line and struck McKinley worked at Mag- members of the Illinois one will be, it generally an eastbound pickup truck num Steel Works in Mt. Ver- Department of Trans- head-on. non. His funeral was held portation and the Farm Continued on Page 5____ McKinley was ejected Monday at the Coulterville from his car and pro- Matthew McKinley United Methodist Church. Vietnam

Platoon Closureleader comes to Chester for meeting with point man Leonard Nitzsche’s family

By Travis Lott One of them was Private at the head of a patrol and The platoon leader for a First Class Leonard Ar- watches for enemy activity. local soldier killed in Viet- thur Nitzsche of Ellis Dotson said the patrols in- nam visited Chester over Grove. volved the group walking the weekend to find clo- Dotson said he remem- in a single file line, spaced sure for both himself and bered Nitzsche’s skill and out about 120 meters, bait- the soldier’s family. determination. ing enemy contact. This is the note that Dotson left at Leonard Nitzsche’s First Lt. Perry Dotson “Leonard was just a sol- Nitzsche was acting as grave last year. of the U.S. Army Infantry id guy,” Dotson said. “He point man for the group, a served as the leader of a was serious. He took his very dangerous position, as The slack man yelled 37-man group stationed job seriously.” they ventured through hos- village hall, and she was back to Dotson that northwest of Saigon from It was these qualities tile territory April 8, 1970. unable to locate the grave. Nitzsche had been hit. October 1969 to October that led to Nitzsche’s ap- Nitzsche died when the He found the grave of The group was pinned 1970. pointment as point man group was ambushed. Pamela Nitzsche, and she down under fire for an During his service, two for the group. A point “He was killed instantly,” was the only one of that hour until they could es- of his soldiers were killed. man is the one who walks Dotson said. name he could find. cape with Nitzsche’s body. He went to the Chester Dotson said most peo- Greenhouse to buy some ple first experience loss flowers, planning to leave through the death of a the flowers and a note on grandparent or other fam- Pamela’s grave in hopes a ily member through natu- family member would find ral causes. It’s a different them. experience for soldiers. However, just before Dot- “It’s sudden. It’s violent,” son was ready to give up Dotson said. “It took us an and head home, Nitzsche’s hour to disengage. Then grave was located just a we put him on a helicopter, few miles away from Ellis and he’s just gone. We nev- Grove in Palestine Cem- er got a chance to grieve, etery, so Dotson took the to say goodbye. flowers and note there. “There were 36 other The note read: Len, we guys trying to stay alive.” all appreciated your cour- It was this lack of closure age and selflessness. We that led Dotson to venture will never forget you. from his home in Minne- Dotson left after visiting sota to Ellis Grove in 2017. the grave. When he was He went to visit Nitzsche’s about two hours away, he grave and attempt to meet got a call from the wom- with his family. an who had assisted him He first stopped at the in Ellis Grove. She had cemetery in Ellis Grove. He found a phone number walked through the rows for Nitzsche’s sister, Linda Above are Leonard Nitzsche’s family members with his platoon leader Perry Dotson. of graves trying to locate Rader. From left are Curt and Carl Nitzsche, Dotson, LaVerne Misselhorn and Linda Rader. Nitzsche’s. He asked an Dotson is holding a picture of Nitzsche. employee in the office at Continued on Page 5_____

Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2018 Aurasma Is Now Called HP Reveal Page 2 County Journal | january 25, 2018 police Randolph Co. court Reduced Rates On Grand Tower The following cases court costs. have been terminated Abby Little of Red in Randolph County Bud, theft, dismissed. man dies after court. Terri Hatley of Til- Shawn Porter of den, battery, court su- Red Bud, criminal pervision, fine. 5’ x 10’ mixing chemicals damage to property, Kelly Keen of Sparta, A mixture of two able to make it out- dismissed. possession of narcot- Storage Units household chemicals side at the direction James Cunningham ics, guilty, jail (credit that created a poison- of a dispatcher, who of Tilden, criminal for time served), pro- ous gas left a Jackson quickly determined damage to property, bation, fine. County man dead and the gas was poison- dismissed; aggravated Jeremy Floyd of Per- Sparta Lock-UP a woman hospitalized ous. battery of a peace offi- ryville, retail theft, Tuesday, January 23. 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He was jailed. podermic syringe. **** They were both tak- Feb. 4 ~ Big Game Party! Jared J. Popp, 32, en to jail, and bond is of Ellis Grove was ar- $1,000 cash each. rested January 21 by **** Bar & Grill County Journal Chester police on a Robert Dintlemann, Time Out 1101 E. Pine | PO Box 369 | Percy Cape Girardeau Coun- 34, of Coulterville was 115 N. 3rd St. | Coulterville | 758-2848 618.497.8272 | www.countyjournal org ty warrant for failure arrested January 22 by to appear in court for the Perry County Sher- child neglect. He was iff’s Department for jailed. violation of probation If You WON **** and failure to appear The Game Of ... Waylon R. Ross, 34, in court. Both charges WACK - A - DEER of St. Mary, Missouri relate to possession of was arrested January methamphetamine. Come See Us & We’ll Fix You Up! 21 by Chester police for Dintelmann was tak- driving a vehicle with en to jail. 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Sparta’s sales tax took the new sewer plant still He said six towns will another dip this month. in the planning stages. work together start- The 1 percent state tax Klausing said the city ing February 1. The amounted to $100,900, plans to let bids April 1. hope is to cut down on down from last year’s City attorney Alan delinquent customers $108,000 for the same Farris said he is pre- who leave an unpaid month. paring tax abatement bill with one town and The money represents ordinances for the next move to another. tax collected in October. meeting. He said the It was noted that a Sparta’s 1 percent ordinances call for building permit for a home rule tax collected abatement of about $1 new home at 612 Cam- was $65,000, about the million. bridge Drive was issued same as last month but City code officer Bob to Levi Stearns. down from a year ago O’Rear said there will Building removal per- by some $5,000. be one more meet- mits were approved The report was given ing among those mu- for Charlie Cowell to at Monday night’s city nicipalities that have tear down a house and council meeting. agreed on the ordi- some apartments on The council heard nance to share informa- McClurken and Dewey from Commissioner tion about delinquent Streets. The property is Bobby Klausing about utility customers. owned by the hospital. Coulterville board hears from school concerning monument

By Jeff Blair are serving and have when there was a water The construction tech- served in the military. leak. The board stopped nology class from Coul- Marlow and other giving the credits after terville High School board members said they felt the requests wants to place a monu- they wholeheartedly were getting out of ment honoring local support the idea. hand. veterans at the Coulter- Schnoeker and Dyson Residents were asking ville village park. will return at a later for credits for power Teacher Tim Schnoek- meeting to present the washing their houses er and history teacher design plan. and other activities that Jenny Dyson presented In other notes, the use a large amount of the plan to the village board continued discus- water. Board members board at its January 15 sion on sewer credits to said they would like to meeting. be granted to residents take more time to study Schnoeker said the who have an unusually the issue before consid- project has not yet been high sewer bill due to a ering any revisions to designed or funded, but water leak. the current ordinance. students have begun Last fall, the board The fear is that chang- working on ideas. voted to eliminate all ing the ordinance to Mayor Steve Marlow sewer credits. allow sewer credits said it would be a great In the past, credits would once again open project and would show were granted for fill- the door to excessive support for those who ing swimming pools or requests for the credit.

Join Women’s March Trish Clay, left, and Rosette Clay, both of Sparta, participated January 20 in the St. Louis Women’s March. The event was held in conjunction with other marches across the country. The group started at Union Station and marched down Market Street to the Old Courthouse, where several speakers addressed the crowd. The theme this year was March, Act, Vote. Baldwin board continues to discuss trash and old cars By Jeff Blair must be kept in a closed Properties that are in building out of public disrepair and excessive view. No action was trash are still an issue Board taken. in Baldwin. The vil- An ordinance was lage board continued approved prohibiting the discussion on the acts on sexual harassment issues at its January 16 by village employees. meeting. employee The signed ordinance Zoning administra- will be placed in three tor Cody Liefer told sexual prominent locations in the board that he had town to allow the public contacted several resi- to view it. dents whose properties harassment Board member Virgil are in need of work or Chandler reported that who have excess trash ordinance he is working on get- on their property. This ting the solar light on has been an ongoing is- the flagpole repaired. sue for some time, and required Chandler is also consid- board members want ering a plan to expand the town cleaned up. by state the village cemetery. Village President Jim- Board member Dar- mie Niemeyer will talk rell Mueth reported with village attorney Discussion also con- that the sidewalk in Lucas Liefer on what tinued on abandoned front of the post office steps the village can and derelict vehicles in needs to be replaced. take. The board will town. All vehicles must Mueth is looking into revisit the issue at its have a current registra- potential grants to help next meeting. tion and be drivable or fund the project. Page 4 County Journal | january 25, 2018

Editorial Staff: Jerry Willis | Larry Willis opinions Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By: John Meacham Madness Meacham By: Vietnam vet brings closure hester had a spe- has been drawn out for Plenty of Ccial visitor over almost two decades. It the weekend. 1st Lt. Perry Dotson sought has been muddled by First Lt. Perry Dotson politics, and the mis- hypocrisy of the U.S. Army Infan- sion’s directives are ne of my favorite movies is “The Life and try served in Vietnam out PFC Nitzsche’s grave often unclear. Times of Judge Roy Bean,” starring Paul from October 1969 to Soldiers returning Newman.O October 1970. from those wars are My favorite scene opens with the original Bad He was the platoon war, has held onto those message and to seek often left with many Bob, the albino, standing in front of the Jersey leader for a group of 37 psychological scars for closure for himself and of the same scars and Lillie Saloon yelling, “Come on out, Beano! I’m soldiers serving north almost 50 years. Nitzsche’s family. confusion—struggling The message was sim- waitin’ to kill you!” and west of Saigon. It was those scars that to come to terms with While he was there, led him to Ellis Grove. ple: Leonard Nitzsche In the background, we see the judge lying prone what happened to them two of the soldiers in He and his traveling was loved by his fellow in a hay loft, aiming down the barrel of a rifle. and why. his unit were killed companion, his ex-wife, soldiers, and he did not We see the crosshairs of the telescopic sight settle Dotson’s advice to in action. One of them traveled from Dotson’s die alone. right between Bad Bob’s shoulder blades. Then those soldiers: Talk. was Private First home in Minnesota last Dotson also shared the Law West of the Pecos squeezes the trigger Talk to friends. Talk to Class Leonard Arthur year to visit Nitzsche’s some advice to fellow and blows Bad Bob to Kingdom Come. family. Talk to anyone As the townsfolk gather around the body, one of Nitzsche of Ellis Grove. grave. He wanted to veterans. Nitzsche was killed meet Nitzsche’s family Vietnam was a war who will listen. Don’t them says it doesn’t seem right that Bean didn’t suffer alone. give Bad Bob a chance. Bean responds that he in action April 8, 1970 and leave them a note in some ways similar while acting as point that he had written. to the one the Unit- Even if it sometimes doesn’t believe in giving outlaws a chance. feels like no one cares “If they want a chance, let ‘em go someplace man for the group, During his first visit ed States has been in- about what you went else!” he says. meaning that he was in 2017, Dotson missed volved in since the in- through, or what you The multiplied millions upon millions of fervent at the front of a single- speaking face-to-face vasion of Afghanistan did, remember that we readers of this column know that, in general, I file line as they moved with Nitzsche’s family in 2001 and of Iraq in do care. don’t believe in giving hardcore leftists a chance, through enemy terri- but was connected to 2003. We will listen, and either. tory. them through a phone While there are many The old Bloat, Mississippi, High School cheer, Dotson, like many who call after he left. differences between to- we thank you for your “Kick ’em in the stomach! Kick ’em in the head! were involved in that He returned over the day’s conflict and Viet- service, no matter the Come on, Bluecats, kill ’em ’til they’re dead!” bloody and confusing weekend to deliver his nam, the war on terror cause. You are our guys. (politically, of course) pretty well describes my feelings on the subject. ® By: Martha Peebles However, I have a friend and fellow outdoor A Musing View writer in Cincinnati with whom I frequently exchange ideas on political, social and cultural issues, and he took issue with my implication in last week’s edition that only Democrats are guilty Superglue works super good of hypocrisy in the immigration debate. here are a million would heal cosmeti- Then I remembered she was quite distressed “I wonder how morally imperative the Demo- Tand one uses for cally better without superglue. If it worked and just couldn’t under- crats would consider saving the dreamers to be superglue. stitches, like those on well enough to seal up stand why I didn’t just if they thought those dreamers were likely to vote Most of you have prob- the face. the cracks in my fin- rip the ball off like a Republican,” I said. ably used it for many There’s only one prob- gers, it should seal up used Band-Aid. “No political party, gender, religious sect, or purposes besides glu- lem with superglue; a hole in a beach ball Thankfully, we any other group, has a monopoly on hypocrisy, ing something that has it works too well. You without any fuss. Googled: How do you or even a corner on that market,” Brother Rick broken. have to be extremely As I squeezed the glue remove superglue from replied. “To some extent I think many Democratic My dermatologist sug- careful not to get it on onto the air leak, it skin? politicians were lax on illegal immigration for the gested I use it to seal unintended body parts must have dribbled Acetone (nail polish very reason you mentioned. On the other hand, so the cracks in my fin- or surfaces. For in- down the side of the remover) was our an- were Republicans, for a different reason: Many gertips that occur every stance, you don’t want ball. Of course, the glue swer. So, we got out the Republicans love nothing more than cheap labor.” winter. As soon as the your fingers to be per- is clear and hard to Q-Tips, saturated one Furthermore, many Republican politicians weather gets cold and manently attached to see. Somehow, one of in acetone and applied denounced illegal immigration while doing the air dries, my fin- one other or to, say, my fingers touched the it to my skin carefully. absolutely nothing about it, Rick continued. He gers start to crack. another person’s face, excess glue and became In just a few minutes, said he does favor increased border security (but Every time we use our your coffee cup, your attached to the ball. the beach ball released, not a literal wall) but believes deporting people hands, we add insult eyeglasses or your un- Kate was not happy. and all was well. Continued on Page 5 to injury. The fissures derwear. There’s even How were we going to The glue was work- open up, bleed and have a video on the internet play if I had the ball all ing great as a seal, By Jerry to start healing all over about a little boy who the time? too. The ball remained Editor’s Space Willis again. got his socks super- We considered cutting inflated, and everyone Superglue works won- glued to his feet. the beach ball off of my was happy. ders to seal and protect Recently, our grand- finger, but wouldn’t I think my next job the cracks so they can kids were visiting. Kate that defeat the purpose will be to write the heal. I use it on almost loves to play indoor of sealing the air leak superglue people and Remembering every fingertip. beach ball keep-up with in the first place? ask that they add color A substance similar me. Unfortunately, our Instead of ruining the to the stuff. It would to superglue is called favorite beach ball was ball, another option come in very handy Ma and Pa Kettle liquid bandage, and it losing air. would have been to cut for people like me who e could call this week’s column Hollywood works just as well. Of- We tried sealing it off my finger. I think get glued to everything Part 2. ten it is used in hospital with duct tape, but it Kate would have voted from coffee cups to WLast week was about John Wayne, and this week, ERs for wounds that didn’t work very well. for that one. Actually, beach balls. it’s about someone else in the movie business. Last week, I had to make a trip to an eye doctor in Maryville, and on the way home, Judy and I stopped for breakfast at The Egg & I in O’Fallon. Letters to the editor I said, “Remember the movie, ‘The Egg and I,’ Shutdown was three days in a lever- however, and it war- Trump condoned or starring Claudette Colbert and Fred McMurry?” aged effort to legiti- rants remembering: recommended physical Judy said that she did. We both recalled that it misguided mize Obama’s DACA Donald Trump is the attacks on his oppo- was “The Egg and I” that introduced the charac- Editor, County Journal: program. first person to be elect- nents by his supporters. ters Ma and Pa Kettle in 1947. Of course we weren’t Americans experi- Even though the in- ed president in the Although many in- around then, but we have seen the movie on TV. enced a weekend shut- terruption in govern- recent history of our stances of violence have The movie was about a young married couple down of federal gov- mental operations was country, and perhaps in occurred in conjunc- who became chicken farmers. ernmental services short-lived, the govern- its entire history, after tion with presidential Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride played Ma and because the Democrat ment shutdown pres- having explicitly en- campaigns in the past, Pa, and their portrayals led to Universal Studios Party would not fund ents an issue that is couraged his support- and although a few producing nine motion pictures, mostly in the the ongoing operation worthy of further re- ers to engage in physi- candidates may have 1950s, about the Kettles. They are all hilarious. of the government un- flection: cal violence against his intentionally incited Main made all nine films, while Kilbride was less an agreement was Do you, as a legitimate opponents. In my view, violence, such candi- in seven. reached on DACA. American citizen and that fact alone renders dates normally have I never knew the characters’ first names. They DACA was created as taxpayer, believe the his presidency a na- not been elected presi- were Phoebe and Franklin, but everybody just one of Barack Obama’s Democrat Party should tional disgrace. dent. In fact, I cannot called them Ma and Pa. famous “I’ve got a pen” have shut the govern- During a rally in think of any instance in There were other memorable characters in the executive orders. ment down to force an Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which a candidate who Kettle movies. The late Richard Long played their Most knowledgeable extension of a program on February 1, 2016, specifically instructed adult son, and two white guys played Geoduck legal scholars believe that protects illegal Trump instructed his his supporters to as- and Crowbar, the Indians who helped Pa with Obama’s DACA pro- aliens? supporters to knock the sault his opponents was the chores. Well, Pa didn’t really do any chores. gram was illegal. To Or do you believe your crap out of anyone who elected president prior Kilbride died in 1964 at age 76 a few days after grasp the point of its il- government should appeared to be prepar- to Trump’s election. It being hit by a car while walking. legality, Obama’s DACA serve you by resolv- ing to throw a tomato, represents an aberra- Main died in 1975 at age 85. program was similar to ing political issues in a adding, “I promise you tion in American his- Here is something very interesting. Were Main the federal government manner that does not I will pay for the legal tory. and Kilbride both gay? saying, “If you commit produce harm and in- fees.” Historically, mob bait- According to a couple of websites, Main lived bank robbery, but you convenience to its true In April 2017, a judge ing and thuggery have with actress Spring Byington (“December Bride”), tell us about it, we won’t citizens and taxpayers? in Louisville allowed a been the tactics of pet- and the two were more than just friends. Main prosecute you.” Chris Tabing lawsuit brought against ty despots and people once said Byington had no use for men. 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Four-lane...From Page 1______moves pretty quickly cost of $15 million for approved includes the west like it to be utilized,” through the General As- the study of the 37-mile bypass. She also added that Schimpf said. “Maybe sembly. segment of Illinois 154 there is a separate project the four-lane highway Schimpf believes SIU from Red Bud to Pinck- working to alleviate traffic will help promote the Carbondale would ben- neyville. at the Pinckneyville square. complex.” efit from this highway. The estimation for the Citizens at the meeting The meeting also in- He also believes a four- study of Illinois 3 from were concerned that Pinck- cluded an update from lane would help the south of Waterloo to the neyville will lose numerous Congressman Mike Bost. World Shooting and Rec- east side of Red Bud is $8 cars that come through the Bost said if President reational Complex, along million. town every day. Trump brings up infra- Heating & Cooling with the Du Quoin State Both of those segments “I say the name should structure during his State Fairgrounds. still require engineer- be the Pinckneyville By- of the Union address, it “The last reason I think ing and environmental pass,” said one Pinckney- will be a push of encour- (the highway) is a good studies. ville business owner. “You agement. We Service All Brands idea is I think if we’re “These are big long say you want economic The highway coalition Call Ed Schwartz For Free Estimate! going to fully develop the studies,” Nelson said. growth, but this will by- will meet February 27 Kaskaskia Port District, “The study of the route pass Pinckneyville, and in the Murphysboro City we need this four-lane from Murphysboro to people will go to Carbon- Council chambers. 618-443-4124 highway,” Schimpf said. Pinckneyville went from dale or St. Louis.” “Even though I had some 2000-2007. They can One man felt attention initial reservations, as I take time, but that can needs to be turned to fix- become more educated be expedited.” ing existing roads as op- of the economic needs of Nelson explained that posed to spending money Meacham our district, I am firmly the actual route from to create new ones. From Page 4____ behind this proposal.” Pinckneyville to Water- “If we do nothing, both Democrats and Carrie Nelson of IDOT loo would be established we will lose popula- Republicans allowed to explained where things during the initial stud- tion, and there will stay here illegally for are with the proposed ies. be no economic growth,” decades would be the project in regards to the “People will be able to say Schimpf said. “SIU is in epitome of hypocrisy. estimated cost. what they prefer or not to trouble.” I replied that, except Nelson reiterated that build at all,” Nelson said. One man questioned for the wall, I agree the segment of the pro- When the meeting was how the highway will with him, for humani- ject on Illinois 13/127 opened to questions from stimulate activity at the tarian and practical from north of Murphys- the public, there was World Shooting and Rec- reasons. I don’t think it boro to north of Pinckne- some opposition to the reational Complex and would be right to round yville is at the construc- four-lane highway, spe- bring students back to up the dreamers and tion and land acquisition cifically about the west SIU Carbondale. send them back where phase if funds become bypass in the Pinckney- The argument was they came from, and available. ville area. made that SIU Edwards- I’m not sure we could She said that the es- “If you bypass Pinck- ville is competing with even if we wanted to. timated cost, based on neyville to the west, it SIU Carbondale, as well I’m for building the Eddie Kutz previous studies, for that will kill Pinckneyville,” as junior colleges, tak- wall because what poli- 573-513-6622 24-mile segment is $212 said one concerned citi- ing freshmen and sopho- ticians promise in the Hwww.kkguttering.com million, including $105 zen. “How set in stone is mores away from the way of border security, million for the west by- the route?” university. they can just as easily pass of Pinckneyville. Nelson said the high- “The shooting complex take away, but tearing There is an estimated way project that has been is not utilized how I would down a wall would be a major project—even for Democrats and RINOs. From Page 1______My best guess is that Nitzsche closure... President Trump is Dotson said he was as Rader lives across the and met with many who thinking along the Space hesitant about calling street from Greenhouse. expressed their appre- same lines. I believe he Rader, not knowing While Dotson was too ciation for his visit. will negotiate a deal Available what sort of response far away to turn back at Most of all, Dotson that includes the wall would await him. that point, he told Rader wanted to share a mes- and other immigration “You don’t know if that he wanted to return sage with Nitzsche’s fam- reforms and an agree- Sam’s Super you’re going to open up for a visit. ily: Leonard was loved, ment that allows those wounds,” Dotson said. Dotson arrived back in and he didn’t die alone. who came here legally Storage His traveling compan- Chester the evening of “He had 36 buddies but have not committed ion, his ex-wife, con- January 18 and stayed with him,” Dotson said. serious crimes while vinced him to call. through January 22. Rader said she was here to stay, and I think Dotson told Rader His visit concluded thankful for Dotson’s most of his supporters 1/2 OFF what they had left at the with a reception at the visit. will accept that. grave. As it turned out, Chester Country Club “It’s been closure for For more by John OR laugh- FIRST MONTH Dotson came within just Sunday afternoon. me and closure for Meacham, visit withjohn.wordpress. a few yards of Rader Dotson spoke to the (Dotson),” Rader said. “I com 5’ X 10’ UNITS when he was in Chester, crowd, told some stories think he needed that.” . SECURITY LIGHTING & CAMERAS Letters...From Page 4______Such reprehensible unwillingness to com- winner worked for Il- unit 3, we have seen Rte. 13 • Tilden, IL actions have no le- promise with them. linois Power Company. the loss of good jobs, gitimate role in the Frankly, Democrats My father Melvin another reduction in 587-3707 or 534-2855 political life of our should have anticipat- was a line foreman sales tax, and it looks great republic and ed that voters would and proud member of like a reduction in should never be toler- favor a populist for the IBEW local 702. property tax revenue ated here under any president in 2016. They I was a high school each year for the next circumstances. should have realized student when Illinois three years. Any candidate who that if they didn’t offer Power Company start- On behalf of the Ran- resorts to ginning up a candidate who is a ed building the Bald- dolph County Board of violence at campaign well-qualified, sensi- win power plant. I Commissioners, I want events should imme- ble, moderate populist, remember how proud you to know that we GIFTS diately become a po- such as Representa- my father was that his have grave concerns For Everyone litical outcast. His or tive Kaptur or Senator company was building about the potential In Your Life her reputation should Webb, they could eas- the plant. Not only was closing of Dynegy’s be instantly and per- ily lose the election to his company generat- Baldwin Power Plant. manently ruined. He the unqualified, irre- ing a massive amount The status of the plant Collectibles or she should stand sponsible, immoderate of power in our county, and the problems as- Home Decor absolutely no chance candidate performing but they were using sociated with the mar- Wreaths • Garlands of being elected county a ridiculous imitation southern Illinois coal keting of its electricity road commissioner, let of a populist offered by to power the genera- have us worried for Purses • Jewelry alone president of the the Republican Party. tors. the future of the plant Much More United States. Furthermore, I do Jobs with good ben- and our county. In my opinion, the not mean to defend efits were being cre- I urge the commis- “We’re more than just a pharmacy” appalling methods uncritically the be- ated at the plant, and sion to recommend by which Mr. Trump havior of everyone coal companies like policy solutions like got himself elected who protested during Peabody and Arch Senate Bill 2250 and make his presidency Trump’s rallies. Some Minerals were hiring House Bill 4141. This an abomination, re- acted inappropriately. hundreds of miners, legislation will im- KEIL gardless of any other Nevertheless, Trump providing support for plement changes to aspects of his conduct had no justification the families in our the downstate Illinois Pharmacy & Gifts or of what may hap- whatsoever for baiting area. power markets that 1375 S. Main pen during his time his supporters to shove Since the early 1970s, will give our Baldwin Red Bud • 282-2870 in office. Even if he and punch them. the Baldwin power plant and others a fair were otherwise a per- I hope we, the voters plant has provided opportunity to remain fect saint, even if his of the United States, sales and property open and compete in policy recommenda- will resolve never tax revenue for the the market. tions were universally again to elect anyone citizens of Randolph It provides a change supported, and even if who seeks office by County. This general in the marketplace his tenure as president stoking violence. We fund revenue has pro- and not a ratepayer- should turn out to be a should consider any vided support for law funded subsidy like time of unprecedented such action to be ab- enforcement, health the General Assembly peace and prosper- solutely disqualifying. care, the court system and the governor have ity, the fundamentally Anything less is a and economic develop- already imposed for un-American tactics betrayal of American ment. the Exelon nuclear to which he stooped principles of gover- The plant also has power plants. during his campaign nance. provided a strong The Baldwin Pow- make his presidency Matt Meacham source of revenue for er Plant was built to irrevocably tainted. Edwardsville the Red Bud school serve Illinois homes In case anyone sus- (Formerly of Bremen) district, Southwestern and businesses, and pects that I say this Illinois Community it is always produc- only because I am dis- Baldwin plant College and other tax- ing, regardless of the appointed that Secre- Editor, County Journal: ing districts. weather. tary Clinton lost the I recently spoke at Through the years, It makes no sense to election, I did not sup- an Illinois Commerce the citizens of Ran- let Baldwin go into port Clinton’s candi- Commission hearing dolph County have had retirement. Baldwin dacy, nor did I vote requested by the gov- to adjust to changes at is not obsolete. It may for her. I wrote in U.S. ernor. the Baldwin plant. however, fall victim Representative Marcy It was held to con- Mining jobs were lost to a poorly-designed Kaptur of Ohio for sider electric power in the ’90s, when the market, while we rely president and former issues in downstate plant began to buy on power from out-of- U.S. Senator Jim Webb Illinois and especially coal from Wyoming state plants that were of Virginia for vice the market policies because of the EPA not built to serve Illi- president. and conditions that requirement to lower nois consumers. I believe that the Dem- are adversely impact- sulfur emissions. Randolph County ocratic party at the ing power plants that We saw a reduction appreciates the com- national level bears are important drivers of $1.2 million in sales mission’s efforts in much of the respon- of employment and tax revenue beginning studying the impor- sibility for Trump’s economic activity. in 2015, when Dynegy tant issues relating to MINTON election because of The following are my changed its purchas- long-term power sup- Insurance & Associates, LLC its inadequate recog- ply and the related lo- comments to the com- ing of coal based upon 326 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3461 nition of the needs mission: the federal require- cal economic impacts 110 N. Main St. • Marissa • 295-2542 and concerns of many I grew up in Ran- ment to lower mercury to our community. 107 N. Market • Sparta • 443-2352 Americans in rural dolph County and was emissions. Marc Kiehna www.mintoninsurance.com areas and small cit- a member of a family With the recent moth- Randolph County ies and its frequent whose primary bread balling of generation Commissioner Page 6 County Journal | january 25, 2018 business PCH adds sports medicine clinic Sports medicine has been added to the Pinckneyville Com- munity Hospital spe- ciality clinic. Devin Haertling from Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois in Mt. Vernon recently joined the specialists offering clinics in Pinckney- ville. He will hold his first Devin Haertling clinic in Pinckneyville Saint Louis Univer- Monday, February 12. sity with a master’s of Haertling is a physi- medical science in phy- cian assistant with sician assistant stud- special interest in ies. He belongs to the sports medicine and a American Academy of former certified ath- Physician Assistants letic trainer at the Or- and the Illinois Acad- thopaedic Center. emy of Physician As- He is able to provide sistants. orthopedic assess- During his studies ments, follow-up care, at SLU, he received treatments and educa- the Award of Excel- tion for parents. lence for Outstanding A native of south- Achievement and was ern Illinois, Haertling a member of the Alpha looks forward to bring- Eta School of Allied New owner ing his clinic to Pinck- Health Professions Na- Kenny Eddy, right, has purchased Steve’s Auto Body from Steve Gasser. The shop is now known neyville and under- tional Honor Society. as Kenny Collision Center. It is located on Country Club Road in Sparta. Gasser opened his stands how important For more informa- repair shop in 1983. Eddy said he helped build it and worked there for about four years then it is after an injury to tion or to schedule went into the Navy. He returned to Sparta in 2004. Eddy said he plans no major changes in get back to the same an appointment, call the operation of the business. functional level. Orthopaedic Center He graduated from of Southern Illinois at Sparta’s Home Show this weekend Eppstein to speak The Sparta Cham- range of business the winners’ choice. own drawing for a ber of Commerce displays, including The gift cards are val- FitBit sports watch. will present its home automobile dealers, ued at $250 each. There will be a free on immunizations show this weekend, Anderson windows, Saturday, Sparta health care program January 26-28, at the landscaping, lawn Community Hospital and a meet and greet Dr. Amy Eppstein, World Shooting and equipment, roofers will hold its health with doctors. pediatrician at Sparta Recreational Complex and real state agents. fair from 7 to 2 in Weather permitting, Community Hospital’s in Sparta. Some smaller items conjunction with the Arch Helicopter will Family Health Centre, Hours Friday are will be on sale at the home show. have one of its copters will have a commu- 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday show. The hospital will on display. nity health program 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and The chamber will offer several health There is no charge on immunizations and Sunday from 11 to 3. draw for two gift screenings for a small to attend any day of herd immunity Fri- There will be a wide cards to the vendor of fee and will have its the show. day, January 27 at 11:30 a.m. during the hospital’s 9th annual community health fair at the World Shooting and Recrea- tional Complex. Dr. Amy Eppstein Herd immunity, also disease. called herd effect, The greater the pro- community immunity, portion of individu- population immunity als in a community or social immunity, is who are immune, the a form of indirect pro- smaller the probability tection from infectious that those who are not Blake Thornton disease that occurs immune will come into when a large percent- contact with an infec- age of a population tious individual. Thornton has become immune to The health fair will an infection, thereby run from 7 a.m. to 2 earns new providing a measure p.m. of protection for indi- Eppstein, along credentials viduals who are not with new surgeons Blake Thornton, pro- immune. Dr. Scott Hinze and cess improvement coor- In a population in Dr. Ziya Baghmanli, dinator at Pinckneyville which a large number Dr. Giuseppe, gastro- Community Hospital, re- of individuals are im- enterologist, and Dr. cently earned the creden- mune, chains of infec- Scott Barclay from the tial of certified profession- tion are likely to be North Campus Health- al in healthcare quality. disrupted, which stops care Clinic will be pre- CPHQ members must or slows the spread of sent. demonstrate proficiency in leadership, perfor- mance measurement and information manage- At-Home Health awarded ment. Thornton joined the Sparta Community within the top 10 per- Pinckneyville hospital as Hospital’s At-Home cent of agencies in a certified nurses aide Health Care has been the nation based on in July 2013. He earned awarded the Hurst patient satisfaction. a bachelor’s degree in Gold Standard of The Hurst organiza- healthcare management Home Care Award. tion analyzes survey in May 2017, then as- The honor is given data to score agencies sumed his current role in only to home health on quality and satis- the risk management de- Pinckneyville Community Hospital agencies that rank faction. partment. OUTPATIENT & SPECIALTY CLINICS

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE ADVERTISER: PCH PROOF CREATED AT: 5/11/2017 5:44 PM SALES PERSON: Alex Spencer PROOF DUE: - PUBLICATION: DH-SS NEWSPRINT NEXT RUN DATE: 05/11/17 DH-PCH SPEC JUNE. SIZE: 4.75 col X 6 in INDD County Journal | january 25, 2018 Page 7 Willisville board postpones action on water rates Although the agenda and Reiman Drive at for the January 16 Wil- Broadway. lisville Town Board In other action, the meeting contained an board agreed to send item about a water rate part-time policeman increase, action has Chad Howard to the been delayed. part-time police acad- Willisville’s water sup- emy at a cost of $2,000. plier, Kinkaid-Reeds The fee will be reim- Creek, increased pric- bursed to the town by es to all of its munici- the state. Howard start- pal customers many ed January 20. months ago, but Willis- As have other towns, ville has not increased Willisville approved a rates accordingly. new sexual harassment Action on water rates prohibition ordinance. Interagency meeting The Randolph County Interagency Group met January 19 at Reids’ Harvest House in Chester. could come next month. It is mandated by the The guest speakers were from the Monroe/Randolph Regional Office of Education. The board did approve state. an ordinance to put in Maintenance man place four new stop Derrick Vogel will at- signs at intersections tend the Illinois Rural where there has been Water Association con- none. ference February 20-22. Marissa library hears about Cedarhurst The signs will go on The town will pay his Carla McSmith, Cedar- Harris Street at Jer- expenses, which are hurst of Sparta commu- emiah, and Dolce, Alms minimal. nity relations director, spoke about senior living at the Marissa library January 17. The program was or- Names of honorees ganized by Sue Derwort and Cathy Wright as part of the Book-n-Things will be announced Club. The Randolph Society ary 26. A story about McSmith emphasized Foundation recently each honoree will be that Cedarhurst offers made its selections for featured in the County its residents the choices honorees in 2018. Journal every week. and freedom to live the Beginning last year, Once all the honorees lives they want to live, all the society honors five are announced, there with the understanding, residents from Ran- will be a reception held respect and caring of its dolph County’s history at the courthouse March expertly trained staff. each year. 6 at 6:30 p.m. with an McSmith explained the Honorees are selected unveiling of the plaques. services offered, differ- based on their good Last year’s plaques will ent accommodations and deeds and notoriety remain, and Kiehna amenities. who contributed to said the goal is to fill the Cedarhurst pamphlets Randolph County. courthouse walls with are available at the li- From left are Sue Derwort, Carla McSmith of Cedarhurst, Cathy Wright “We want to thank the the notable residents brary. and librarian Robin Geralds. citizens of the county from the past. who submitted nomi- “When we’re done with nations for the society. this wall, we’ll go to an- Perry County bimonthly craft meeting We easily could have other wall,” Kiehna said. selected more than “We’ll see how long we The Perry County session, and there is ject, bring more jars. five honorees, and we have space, but I don’t Home and Community no cost to attend. It The meeting will be know that next year think that’s a problem Education group will Meetings the will cover mason jar held at 6 p.m. in the we will have another in the courthouse.” host a bimonthly craft crafts. Perry County board good group to choose The Randolph Society meeting beginning fourth Monday, Those wishing to at- room in the basement from,” said Randolph Foundation is sponsored Monday, January 29. every other month tend should bring a of the county gov- Society Chairman Marc by the Randolph County The meetings will mason jar of any size ernment building in Kiehna. Historical Society and be held on the fourth with lids and rings, Pinckneyville. The society will re- the Rotary Clubs of Monday of every oth- each time. scissors and glass-ad- For more informa- lease one honoree per Chester, Red Bud and er month and will fea- Next Monday’s meet- hesive glue. To make tion, call Jane Chap- week beginning Janu- Sparta. ture a new craft idea ing is an introductory more than one pro- man at 317-2827.

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Main | 618-282-6882 County Journal | JANUARY 25, 2018 Page 9 Chester council Perry presents awards gets road By Dan Zobel an individual who was report Seven Chester men threatening suicide on were honored January the Chester Bridge. By Travis Lott 16 during the Chester “Two Chester police Citing health prob- City Council meeting. officers took the lead lems, John Borecky re- Bryce Hill, Mark and established a dia- signed from the Per- Beam, Paul Shinabar- logue with the individ- ry County Housing Au- gar, Jeremy Smith and ual,” Coffey said. “Each thority Board. Charles Bargman II officer showed concern, His resignation was were awarded with the poise and bravery. They approved January 18 by Citizen Service Award. coordinated a way to the Perry County Board Police officers Joe position themselves in of Commissioners. Crain and Seth Buch close proximity to ef- The commissioners were given a Life-Sav- fectively and safely con- appointed Nick Dolce of er Award. strain the individual to Willisville to take Bor- Police Chief Ryan Cof- take him into custody.” ecky’s place. fey spoke briefly on In addition to the The board also ap- what led to the acts to award, the officers re- pointed David Searby of earn the awards. ceived a life-saving uni- At right from left are Du Quoin to the Emer- “The Chester Police form pin. Life-Saving Award gency Planning Com- Department values “This demonstration recipient Chester mittee. Prior to Searby’s those who are willing of poise, bravery and police officer Joe 2016 election as state’s to step into potentially concern for their fel- Crain, Police Chief attorney, he served as dangerous situations to low man is their cor- Ryan Coffey and the emergency manage- help another, because in nerstone of serving award recipient officer ment coordinator. law enforcement, we’ve and protecting,” Coffey Seth Buch. Above In other news, coun- committed our lives to it said. “The circumstanc- are Citizen Service ty highway engineer and know the sacrifice,” es of the location on the Award recipients Brian Otten updated said Coffey. bridge and the individ- Jeremy Smith, Charles the press on his depart- On November 4, 2017, ual’s state of mind ele- Bargman II, Paul ment’s recent activity Hill, Beam and Shinabar- vates this to beyond the Shinabargar, Bryce clearing the roads dur- gar saw officers in need call of duty.” Hill and Mark Beam. ing the recent ice and of assistance. The officers The complete video of snowfall. were struggling to gain the award presentation fund. She added that as Alderman Donnie unteering to help with Otten said that, dur- control of several sub- is posted on the County money builds up in the Clark is against the a sport. ing the ice storm Janu- jects to make an arrest. Journal Facebook page. fund, more electric op- reservation idea, as he Some amendments ary 11 and 12, the coun- The trio of citizens came In other news, several portunities could be of- wants to keep the shel- were made to the Co- ty ran six trucks. to the aid of the officers approvals were made fered for the campers. ter houses available on hen Complex Informa- He said four employees to help them successful- in regards to parks and The council, with a first come, first served tion and Use Agree- ran the trucks through- ly make the arrests. recreation. some opposition, also basis. ment, including adding out the night January On December 24, Tent camping will be approved an optional “I just see this as a field usage fees for trav- 11, with a shift change Smith and Bargman allowed at a designat- reservation fee for the waste of effort to re- el ball and teams from at 7 a.m. January 12. came to the aid of an ed area in Cole Memo- shelter houses at Cole serve a shelter in a park out of town that are not Otten said that, during officer who was strug- rial Park May 1 through park, the Cohen Com- in our own town,” Clark associated with Ches- snow and ice storms, gling to make an arrest September 30. plex and the Gazebo. said. ter that want to use the the trucks will run con- of a subject who was re- “We have been in talks The two larger shel- Clark voted no. ball fields. tinuously along coun- sisting. Smith and Barg- about this for a while,” ters at Cole can be re- A screening policy was Money from these fees ty routes until the man saw the struggle, said Patti Carter, recre- served for $50 per day approved for volunteer will go into the mainte- snowfall quits. Once intervened and assisted ation director. with the smaller shel- coaches for Chester nance and upkeep fund the storm subsides, the the officer in the arrest. Mayor Tom Page point- ter $40. The ones at Co- sports teams. for the fields. trucks shift to plowing “It’s refreshing to see ed out that camping at hen and the Gazebo will The police department The council approved and salting unit roads. incidents like these the park was a big hit be available for reserva- will do the checks on all three ordinances to “If (residents) can get where individuals vol- during the total solar tion at $30 per day. volunteers who will be abate taxes levied for to county roads while untarily step into po- eclipse in August. Reservations are not around kids involved in 2017 to pay the princi- it’s snowing, they have tentially dangerous sit- “It’s a beautiful facili- required to use a shel- a city-sponsored sport. pal of and interest on a better chance of the uations to help,” Coffey ty,” said Alderman Nan- ter house. “A lot of places are do- of general obligation re- road being clear,” Ot- said. “People are natu- cy Crossland. “We don’t Carter said the city re- ing this,” Carter said. funding bonds. ten said. rally good, wish to do utilize it enough.” ceives phone calls from “We are also working to- The amounts were As far as supplies such good and want to help. Rates for camping will people wanting to re- ward getting in a Pony $1,950,000 on bonds Se- as salt and cinders, Ot- Some (people) step in be $10 per night or $15 serve a shelter house League, which requires ries 2011, $3,795,000 on ten said the county is to help when it counts. on holidays. There is a to make sure it is avail- this.” bonds Series 2013 and still in good shape. This qualifies them as group rate of $2 per per- able. Page explained that $1,605,000 on bonds Se- The county used 25 heroic.” son with a maximum Carter said reserva- this background check ries 2015. tons of salt during the Crain and Buch were charge of $20. tions used to be an op- will be used as an in- Pay estimate No. 5 of recent storms. honored with the Life- Carter said mon- tion, but the city quit strument for the city, $106,876 was approved However, Otten ex- Saving Award for ac- ey raised from people doing it. Now, the park not something that will to Red Dot Construction pects pot holes to be the tions they took Decem- camping will go into board voted unanimous- automatically disqual- of Chester for the Bue- next problem because of ber 2 to safely constrain the park revitalization ly for the option. ify someone from vol- na Vista Street project. freezing and thawing. Chester school board discusses non- Trico adds bass English speaking student problems fishing as an extra By Dan Zobel are different dialects. pressed his feelings the other variable By Travis Lott dustrial arts teachers The potential of be- “Alice Decker is able against getting rid of is that if there is no Trico High School and one agriculture coming an English to mostly distinguish township voting. bus transportation, students will be able teacher,” Lovel said. language learner dis- them,” Lochhead said. “The democratic vot- it would mean high to compete in bass fish- “Now, we just have one trict was discussed Lochhead explained ing process is based school kids driving to ing next year. ag teacher (and no in- January 25 by the that over the years, on these areas,” Fricke those competitions. The measure to add dustrial arts).” Chester school board the younger students said. “By getting rid Pasero reported that bass fishing to the of- Lovel said the posi- during its meeting. in kindergarten and of the townships, it a water heater had to ficial slate of activities tion may require teach- Curriculum direc- first grade can use would make board be replaced, as well as for the 2018-19 school ing only two hours per tor Shirley Stegmann language emersion members less ap- an expansion tank and year was approved by day and could be ideal spoke about access and soak up all of the proachable.” mixer. It cost $13,158. the Trico Board of Ed- for a retired educator testing given to new information, but by Board President He said that quotes ucation Monday night. who wants to teach a students in the dis- midway through sec- Mitch Hammel said are being gathered for High School Princi- little in his or her free trict. Stegmann said ond grade, a lot of it is his feeling that if new copy machines. pal Mike Denault said time. there are 18 students them are set in their people are willing to The board approved the team would typi- Lovel said the pro- in the district, all at ways. run for the board, they curriculum additions cally fish between five gram could also look the grade school this He did add that the need the opportuni- for the 2018-19 school to seven matches each into having guest year, that are ELL or greater number of ty to do so, as opposed year of probability and year. speakers as part of limited English profi- younger bilingual stu- to the board having statistics, calculus, Each match would the curriculum. cient students. dents can help others to find someone to trigonometry, mathe- have two boats of Trico “Let’s fish to see She said three new learn quicker. appoint to a seat if a matics proficiency de- students, with two stu- what’s out there,” Lov- students recently In other news, Pase- township did not pro- velopment, astrono- dents and a captain on el said. moved to the district ro reported that the duce anyone willing to my, environmental sci- each boat. In other news, the who could fall into district has not re- run for the board. ence and western civi- “I don’t think we’ll school received two that category, which ceived any industrial Board member Trent lization. have any issue filling recent donations. The could then kick that arts teacher applica- Vasquez asked why The retirement re- two boats,” Denault first came from the total number to 21. tions, but there have parents cannot take quest of Jonelle Evers said. Ingels family through Stegmann said the been ones for FFA. cheerleaders and at the end of the 2021- As it stands, the boat The Gathering Church cap is 20 to having to He said students are dance members to 22 school year was captain positions, in Coulterville. The be labeled an ELL dis- still being surveyed competitions. accepted. Evers will which are basically family donated $550 trict. about their interests, Colvis added that take advantage of the coaching positions, are after it was collected Grade school Princi- and the application there are only a cou- 6 percent salary in- all voluntary. by the church. pal Tim Lochhead in- window will close Jan- ple of large competi- crease during her fi- Denault said the Originally, the fam- dicated there are no uary 31. tions those groups are nal four years of em- school would look into ily had wanted to do- ELL certified teachers Pasero said, as re- in, and by doing away ployment. providing fuel for the nate gravel for the pre- in the district. quested, he checked with bus transporta- The district heard a boats, but that would K parking lot. Howev- Lochhead said he has into the possibility of tion, it could save the report from Don Badg- be the extent of the er, Lovel assured the spoken with people eliminating township district around $2,000. ley of Prairie State In- school’s contribution. family that the grav- from the Regional Of- restrictions for school “I don’t see the pur- surance Cooperative. One of the board el would be a minor fice of Education, in- board elections. pose of sending a bus Badgley updat- members, in probing expense that could be cluding Regional Su- He said, according to when it comes back ed the board on the for what the interest paid through one-cent perintendent Kelton attorney Barney Mun- empty,” Vasquez said. PSIC school program, among students may sales tax revenue. Davis and Assistant dorf, the board would “Parents (of cheerlead- which Chester has be for fishing as an The other donation Superintendent Chris have to approve a mo- ers and dance mem- been part of since extra-curricular ac- came from an anon- Diddlebock, and they tion to put the idea to bers) often drive up to 2012. tivity, asked what the ymous source in the are looking at some remove the restric- the competitions the Part of the program turnout for the newly amount of $1,000. The sort of co-op. tion on the November night before.” includes distribu- formed bowling team donor plans to give Lochhead said Al- ballot. Hammel said the tions back to school has been. Denault said that amount annual- ice Decker translates If that is passed by grade school has done districts in the pro- around 10 students ly, with the assurance at the school from 8 voters, all seven seats away with transpor- gram, including Ches- have joined the bowl- that the money would to 10 in the morning of the board would be tation to away basket- ter recently receiving ing team. be used for student each day. voted on during the ball games. around $4,000. In other news, the safety and crisis ef- “Is she overloaded?” April 2019 election. Pasero said he would There are 191 schools board approved the forts. Lovel said this Lochhead asked. “Yes. When seated, the look into the issue. in the program. posting of an opening year’s donation went Are we compliant? Yes.” board would have to High school athlet- Three cornerstones for a part-time indus- toward the purchase Superintendent Bri- decide who would ic director Jeremy of the project Badg- trial arts teacher for of triage bags that will an Pasero said there is serve two-year terms Blechle cautioned that ley insisted to be in- the 2018-19 year. be kept at the schools some flexibility with and who would serve one variable is that cluded was that he Superintendent Lar- in case of an emer- the designation, but four. the SWIBCO bus con- wanted schools to be ry Lovel said Trico, as gency. often, it is required to Pasero said he will tract could state that assured of what the with many schools in Following a closed obtain an ELL certi- put the elimination of the company does all cost would be, that the nation, lacks ad- session, the board ap- fied teacher. township restrictions transportation to those the schools are cer- equate vocational ed- proved the honorable All of the ELL or LEP on next month’s board kinds of events. Ham- tain of what the cost ucation in its curric- dismissal of bus driv- students in the dis- agenda. mel said the board is well in advance and ulum. er Buffy Davis and ma- trict are in the realm At the close of the might to take a look at that the schools have “When I was here in ternity leave for An- of Spanish, according meeting, board mem- that contract. some voice in the pro- 1994, we had two in- nette Hoppe. to Lochhead, but there ber Chuck Fricke ex- Lochhead said that gram.

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15 years: From left are Patricia Eggemeyer, Michelle Smith, Leta Asher, CEO Joann Emge and Michelle Wittenborn. C’ville sees blueprints The Coulterville frames on the north school board received side of the school build- an update at its Janu- ing and the office ad- ary 16 meeting about dition. its planned building The board expressed project. that it was pleased with The school board was the progress of the pro- given the blueprints at ject to date. 95 percent completion In other news, speech for the board’s input. pathologist Denise Ad- Items included a hand- ams will retire at the rail for the bleachers in end of this school year. the gym, replacement Adams has been with of all concrete land- the district for six ings, doors and door years. Quality Accounting And Tax Service • Electronic Filing • Convenient Evening & Saturday Hours Art Pontow • Individual & Business Tax Preparation Certified Public • Personal, Professional Service Accountant • Over 40 Years Of Experience Located East Of Chester On Route 150 10397 Paradise Road • Bremen email: [email protected] (618) 826-3305 Rick’s Heating & A/C 115 W. Main | DuQuoin | 618.542.6707 0% FINANCING NO INTEREST FOR 24 MONTHS Apply At Rick’s Heating & A/C 618.927.1346 Rick Mathis 618.318.7287 Tyler Alvis january 25, 2018 Section Section Two Two

Chester High School will feature School will host Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’ in March kids theater camp The Chester High School theater depart- In addition to this year’s Chester High ment has announced School production of “The Little Mer- its 2018 production: maid,” the school will host its first kids Disney’s “The Little theater camp. Mermaid.” The camp is open to all area children While Chester’s pro- age 3 through eighth grade. ductions have been The camp will be held March 5-8 from highly popular un- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. der the direction of Kids will learn theater terminology, Brenda Coop, none singing, dancing and other aspects of have been more well- production. They will prepare for an received than the onstage performance of “Human Stuff,” school’s musical per- a song originally in the Disney produc- formances. tion of “The Little Mermaid.” The show will take The kids will perform the song March place March 15-17 at 17 on stage before that night’s show. 7 p.m. and Sunday The camp costs $25, which includes matinee March 18 at camp instruction, a t-shirt, welcome 2. Tickets go on sale packet, snacks, one-on-one interaction at the high school of- with cast members and a backstage fice February 20 and tour. cost $8 for adults and Participation is limited to the first $5 for students. 50 applicants. Registration forms are Coop and her man- available at all three Chester elemen- agers held auditions tary school offices and the high school in September, and office. crew members were Elizabeth Soellner will play the lead role of Ariel. For more information, call Brenda interviewed last Coop at 826-2302, extension 2106. week. creatures. We will cob Hoffman, Scut- Rehearsals began probably need about tle; Ashley Hennrich, with the cast before 30 makeup and hair Aquata; Emma Nae- Christmas to work technicians to get Performances ger, Andrina; Hanna Apply now for s’ships on music. Set con- the 47-member cast Bert, Arista; Gwen- First National Bank restrictions on career struction has already ready for each pro- are scheduled dolyn Sterrett, Ati- of Steeleville is accept- choice or course of begun. duction. na; Montana Rose, ing applications for the study. “This year’s pro- “In fact, several cast for March Adella; Melody Colo- Arthur Werre Jr. Memo- Applications can be duction will require members will play nel, Allana; Kylie rial Scholarship. obtained from the high somewhat fewer peo- double or even triple 15-18 Liefer, Flotsam; Abby The scholarship in- schools and must be ple overall than some roles. So, altogether Myers, Jetsam; Andy cludes six one-year non- submitted by March 9. of our previous musi- we will have about cians to perform the Bryant, Grimsby and renewable awards of A scholarship selec- cals,” Coop said. “For 127 different parts musical accompani- Kaleb Hughes, Chef $1,000 each to two stu- tion committee chosen example, we plan to or roles requiring ment. Louis. dents at Trico, Sparta by each high school have 47 cast members, separate and differ- Lead cast members “Even ‘The Wizard and Steeleville high will determine the re- and approximately 10 ent costumes.” are Elizabeth Soellner of Oz’ didn’t have as schools. cipients based on ac- crew members. ‘Lit- The production will as Ariel, Zach Zappa, many roles as this Eligible candidates ademic achievement, tle Mermaid,’ howev- feature a live orches- Prince Eric; Mitchell year’s production must be graduating financial need, charac- er, will require more tra led by CHS band Colonel, Sebastian; of ‘Little Mermaid,’” high school seniors who ter, dependability and hair and makeup and choral director Jacob Wingerter, Coop said. plan to enroll in any citizenship. team members due Steve Colonel. Colo- King Triton; Lydia For more informa- accredited college, uni- The scholarship recip- to the nature of cre- nel guesses he will Hecht, Ursula; Blake tion, call Coop at 826- versity or vocational ients will be announced ating under-the-sea require 10 to 15 musi- Zappa, Flounder; Ja- 2302, extension 2106. school. There are no on or before June 1. NOW 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! 477 E. St. Louis St. 1200 N. Market St. Nashville, IL Sparta, IL 443-2111 327-AUTO Formerly SVANDA

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sports By: Dan Zobel Teams of the Week Boys Basketball are hitting their strides Despite falling in at the best time with double overtime to Me- the postseason right ridan at the Benton around the corner. Blanket defense Invitational Tourna- Steeleville extended Trico fifth ment, the Pinckney- its winning streak to ville Panthers still five games with wins bounced back to claim over Dupo and Valmey- at Sparta a share of the tourna- er this week. ment title. Red Bud has won four To earn that champi- straight games after a Mid-Winter onship, Pinckneyville victory over Marissa- By Dan Zobel knocked off Benton Coulterville. The Steeleville High 57-42 to split the title For M-C, the Lady Me- School boys basketball with the Rangers. teors lost by just three team looked like it was It also gave the Pan- in the game against sleepwalking on of- thers their 20th win of Red Bud before picking fense, and Trico might the season. up wins over Trico and as well have laid them Pinckneyville lost to Valmeyer. down and tucked Benton earlier in the Pinckneyville, them in, because the season for one of only though, is really get- Pioneer defense blan- two Panther losses to ting going, as the Lady keted the Warriors all date. Panthers finished off night January 20 in The championship a 2-1 mark at the West a 55-41 victory in the also snapped Benton’s Frankfort Tourna- fifth-place game of two-year run of win- ment last week with the Sparta Mid-Winter ning the tournament an eight-point win over Classic. outright. Class 1A power Sesser- “This was a really Pinckneyville goes to Valier-Waltonville. big (win) with it being SIRR Mississippi foe The Lady Panthers our biggest rivalry of Sparta Friday, Janu- then blew out Du Quoin the year,” said Trico ary 26 before host- January 23 to improve coach Andrew Wilson. ing Belleville Althoff to 5-2 in conference play. “When we beat them December 27 as part Pinckneyville (13-11) the first time (Novem- of the Panthers’ own will go to Anna-Jones- ber 30), it was big. To shootout. boro January 25 before beat them this time Girls Basketball a showdown January after a tough loss last There are several girls 30 at home against night was huge. I was basketball teams that Nashville. a little worried about our legs and the guys coming out with en- ergy, but they stepped Bowling sectionals up and played well.” The Steeleville High O’Fallon won the Steeleville, mean- School boys bowling team title with a 6,480 while, was in hiber- team saw its season score. nation mode for much come to a close Janu- Other teams ad- of the game. When the ary 20 at the Mt. Ver- vancing to state were Warriors finally woke non Sectional. Collinsville (6,159), from their slumber, it Nick Craig and Hun- Belleville East (6,147), was too little too late. ter Smith represented Columbia (6,088), “We were extremely the Warriors at the Freeburg (6,001) and flat,” said Steeleville competition. Alton (5,991). coach Aaron Fiene. Craig placed 92nd Individuals who qual- “We could call a play, overall with a series ified for state were and we weren’t going of 1,042. Craig’s best Brandon Ogden (1,339) to run it. It was one of game was a 203. of Lebanon, Chris- those nights that we Smith managed a tian Bertoletti (1,336) did not come at all to series of 901, good of Roxana, Brandon play. That’s all on me enough for 105th. Munie (1,334) of High- for not having them Trico’s Ryan Vogt rises up over Steeleville defender Bradley Mevert Smith had a high land, John Leshikar prepared. I thought January 20 in the Pioneer victory over the Warriors. game of 160. (1,332) of Belleville we were (prepared), There were 144 bowl- Althoff, Sam Watson and I thought we were there, and our defense about it.” a 5-of-20 mark from ers with scores. (1,328) of Belleville going to play a good wasn’t there. We’re Trico held Steeleville behind the 3-point line. Tyler Hunter of Free- West, Benjamin Mail- game. Obviously, we just going to try to to 23.7 percent shoot- The Pioneers led 23- burg was the top in- loux (1,317) of Normal did not. flush this one down ing from the floor at dividual, bowling a “Our shots weren’t the toilet and forget 14-of-59, including just Continued on Page 44 series of 1,416. Continued on Page 15 Sparta wrestling defeated at home The Sparta and they beat the Lions, Pinckneyville high 43-42, and defeated school wrestling Herrin, 30-24. teams wrapped up Murphysboro already their SIRR Mississippi clinched the Ohio Di- seasons with January vision championship 23 matches. with a 4-0 mark. The Bulldogs hosted Against A-J, Sparta SIRR Mississippi foe lost 42-28. Anna-Jonesboro and Bulldogs that picked SIRR Ohio competitor up wins by pin were Murphysboro in their Cameron Martin (145 only home match of pounds), Isaac Evans the season. (182) and Clayton Shel- Sparta lost both don (heavyweight). matches, with the loss Other Sparta points to A-J, making them were earned by Ethan 0-3 in conference play. Evans (138) and Hun- The Wildcats im- ter Schulein (152). proved to 3-0 in the Sparta’s Zach Burns conference to clinch (113) lost by pin, as the title for the third well as Adam Krisby straight year. Pinck- (160) and Kijah Banda neyville is 2-1 in the (170). conference. The Pan- A-J had forfeit wins thers were at Carter- ville Tuesday, where Continued on Page 17 Sparta’s Kijah Banda locks an Anna-Jonesboro wrestler up January 23 at home. Panthers recover to share Benton Invitational championship Pinckneyville lost January 19 to Meridian in double overtime The Pinckneyville bounds. Grant Jausel High School boys bas- had five points and ketball had to share three assists. the Benton Invita- Pinckneyville shot 58 tional Tournament percent from the field title, but the Panthers and was 13-of-16 at the earned that right with free-throw line and a 57-42 victory over Benton 10-of-11. The the host Rangers in Rangers made four the final game of the 3-pointers, includ- tournament. ing three by Gehrig Pinckneyville and Wynn, who scored 17 Benton finished the points. Parker Wil- round-robin tourna- liams added 15 points. ment with 4-1 records. Pinckneyville 63 The Panthers’ lone Hamilton County 19 loss came in double Pictured are Pinckneyville players, cheerleaders and fans celebrating January 20 after the Grant Jausel scored overtime to Meridian. Panther win over Benton. 12 points, and the Pan- The win over the thers bounced back Rangers avenged 3-2, Sesser-Valier 1-4 Other all-tournament off a slow start, and halftime and 41-30 from a loss to Meri- Pinckneyville’s 51-41 and Hamilton County team members were Pinckneyville made going into the fourth. dian the night before loss to Benton Decem- 0-5. Hamilton Page, Parker 8-of-12 3-pointers to JC Moll led four Pan- to throttle the Foxes ber 30 at the Duster Meridian was blown Williams and Gehrig help take down the thers in double fig- in the first session of Thomas Hoops Clas- out by Benton, 61-26, Wynn of Benton, Ja- host Rangers in the ure points with 13. the final day of the sic. and lost to Carlyle, Quan Jones and Dar- final game of the tour- He also had five re- tournament. The Panthers won 63-51, the day after its nell Lowe of Meridian, nament. bounds and three as- Pinckneyville held the tournament title big win over Pinck- Lukas Gunter of Ses- Pinckneyville (20-2) sists. Dawson Yates leads of 17-5 after one 11 out of 12 times be- neyville. ser-Valier and Tyler trailed 9-2 early, but (two 3-pointers) and quarter, 33-16 at half- fore placing second JC Moll, Dawson Siever of Carlyle. the Panthers finished Devin Kitchen (three time and 51-26 going to Benton the past two Yates and Grant Jausel January 20 the opening quarter on 3-pointers) scored 12 into the fourth. seasons. were named to the all- Pinckneyville 57 a 10-0 run to go up 12-9. points apiece. Tanner Grant Tanner tallied This year, Carlyle tournament team from Benton 42 The Panthers extended Spihlmann added 11 and Meridian finished Pinckneyville. The Panthers shook their lead to 28-21 by points and seven re- Continued on Page 17 COUNTY JOURNAL | JANUARY 25, 2018 PAGE 15

Bowling Randolph County hunters third in total deer kills standings There were a total of 147,535 deer killed in Illinois Randolph County hunters killed 4,344 ished with 2,372 kills sons, 3,505 deer were son. Counties that Steeleville hunters finished and Fulton 4,046. compared to 3,272 a killed, which was less are at or below their Won Lost Tuesday Early third overall in Il- Hunters in the state year ago. than the 2016-17 total individual deer popu- Glory Bowl 220.5 129.5 linois in the 2017- as a whole killed Shotgun hunters of 4,696. lation goal for two Shiloh Deuces 220.5 129.5 18 preliminary deer 147,535 deer, which is killed 80,021 deer, There were 15 north- consecutive years Farm Bureau 200.5 149.5 harvest tallies. more than the 2016-17 up from 79,559 last ern Illinois counties can be removed from NAPA 186 164 Pistol City 179 171 Hunters in the coun- mark of 144,303. season. open to the special the late-winter sea- Andy’s Auto Body 162.5 187.5 ty registered a total During the 2017- The muzzleloader CWD season. This son. Shiloh Aces 154.5 195.5 of 3,684 during the 18 seasons, hunters rifle-only season also season is used to as- Other county totals Menard Auto 151.5 198.5 archery (1,088), youth killed 44 percent does saw an increase, as sist in slowing the of note for the 2017-18 Victor’s 129 221 High Team Game (88), firearm (2,405) and 56 percent bucks. hunters killed 3,700 spread of chronic seasons were Jack- Glory Bowl 1478 and muzzleloader Archery hunters deer compared to wasting disease in son, 3,585 deer re- High Team Series (103) seasons. killed 57,937 deer, 3,308 last season. the Illinois deer herd. ported; Perry, 2,503; Glory Bowl 4021 Randolph trailed which was up from In the late-winter There were 22 coun- Washington, 1,586; High Ind. Game Kris Beshears 279 only Pike County and 53,468 in 2016-17. antlerless-only and ties open for the late- Monroe, 1,452, and High Ind. Series Fulton County, as Pike Youth hunters fin- special CWD deer sea- winter antlerless sea- St. Clair, 1,342. Kris Beshears 804

Thursday Early Eaton Ins. 203 112 Chester High School seeks sponsors Prep hoops standings Pocket Pounders 201 114 The Chester High A decal, which will the school board at its Standings through January 23 Pistol City 190 125 Windy Hill Farms 182 133 School athletic de- be orange and black, January 18 meeting Boys Mevert’s Auto 180 135 partment is seeking will be seen at home that there will be pur- Overall Conference Chester Natl. Bk 167 148 sponsorships for the volleyball and basket- chase options for the Black Diamond Conference West Division Chester Eagles 158.5 156.5 upcoming school year. ball games and all sponsors, including Sesser-Valier 12-9 6-0 Broadway Tavern 153 162 Peace Lutheran 137.5 177.5 The money from other events the chairs one, three and five- Christopher 15-5 4-1 Sparta Equip. 114.5 200.5 the sponsorships will are used, allowing the year deals. Chester 14-6 4-2 S’ville 1st Natl. 108.5 206.5 go toward continued sponsor to be recog- Blechle estimated Goreville 12-7 2-3 Hillside Auto 95 220 improvements to the nized by the fans and a cost of $75 for one Vienna 7-10 2-3 High Team Game Mevert’s Automotive 1230 Chester campus facili- guests. year, but prices were Trico 8-13 1-4 High Team Series ties. Each decal is 15 inch- still to be decided. Zeigler-Royalton 0-14 0-6 Chester National Bank Sponsors will have es wide by six inches For more informa- Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division 3456 their or their compa- tall. It will be good for tion, call Blechle at Red Bud 11-9 7-1 High Ind. Game Cale Young 298 ny’s logo on the back of an entire school year. 826-2302 option 5 or Steeleville 10-10 6-1 High Ind. Series one of the school’s pro- Athletic director Jer- email jeremyblechle@ Lebanon 9-12 4-2 Kris Beshears 748 motional team chairs. emy Blechle informed chester139.com. Marissa-Coulterville 7-12 2-4 Valmeyer 10-11 2-5 Dupo 3-16 2-6 Red Bud, S’ville, P’ville girls hoops thrives New Athens 5-12 1-5 Pinckneyville 53 The Lady Warriors SIRR Mississippi Du Quoin 20 used a fast start Janu- Pinckneyville 20-2 5-0 Kenzie Rushing Girls basketball roundup ary 19 to help put away Nashville 16-5 4-1 produced 20 points, the Lady Pirates in a Anna-Jonesboro 15-6 3-2 10 rebounds and four home Cahokia Con- Du Quoin 10-12 2-3 steals, and the Lady ference Kaskaskia Di- Carterville 3-17 1-4 Panthers held the vision victory. Sparta 5-15 0-5 Lady Indians score- Steeleville (13-6, 6-1 less in the second Cahokia) went ahead Girls quarter January 16-8 after one quarter Overall Conference 23, as Pinckneyville and 31-12 at the half. Black Diamond Conference West Division eased to an SIRR Mis- The Lady Warriors Sesser-Valier 20-2 9-0 sissippi win at home. pushed their lead to Vienna 16-8 6-3 Pinckneyville (13-11, 42-21 going into the Goreville 10-9 5-2 5-2 SIRR Mississippi) fourth. Christopher 12-11 6-5 led just 8-4 after one Valmeyer made 2-of- Chester 9-12 4-5 quarter before out- 2 free throws and two Trico 5-15 2-7 scoring Du Quoin 17-0 3-pointers. Tinleigh Zeigler-Royalton 1-16 0-10 in the second quarter Jakimauskas scored Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division to pull ahead 25-4. 13 points. Lebanon 23-0 10-0 The Lady Panthers Christopher 76 Steeleville 13-6 6-1 were up 42-11 going Chester 62 Red Bud 18-7 6-3 into the fourth. Destiny Williams New Athens 9-9 4-4 Pinckneyville held scored 19 points, and Marissa-Coulterville 10-11 3-5 Du Quoin to just 18.8 Kendall Williams add- Dupo 2-17 1-8 percent shooting from ed 16 January 20; but Valmeyer 0-21 0-9 the floor. the Lady Yellow Jack- SIRR Mississippi Bella Pasquino tal- Chester’s Taylor Dunning accounted for three ets lost a road Black Nashville 17-6 7-0 lied 10 points, five points and 10 rebounds January 20 in the Diamond Conference Carterville 19-4 6-1 rebounds and four Lady Yellow Jacket loss to Christopher. She West Division game. Pinckneyville 13-11 5-2 steals for Pinckney- then tallied seven points in Chester’s January The Lady Yellow Du Quoin 7-14 2-5 ville. Megan Breslin 22 victory over the Lady Bearcats. Jackets fell behind Anna-Jonesboro 9-15 1-6 added five points, four early, and Chester Sparta 2-20 0-7 rebounds and four as- Sparta 65 Cahokia Conference trailed 15-6 after one sists. Taylor Witges Dupo 40 Kaskaskia Division quarter and 36-14 at scored six points and Amyia Henry and clash. halftime. The visitors Pinckneyville girls 2-1 at Haliegh Kling five. Erianna Henry com- M-C (10-11, 3-5 Ca- cut the Christopher The Lady Panthers bined to drain 11 hokia) ran out to lead down to 49-38 go- made four 3-point- 3-pointers January leads of 15-4 after one ing into the fourth. West Frankfort tourney ers and 13-of-17 free 22, and the Lady Bull- quarter and 35-5 at Reese Chandler add- The Pinckneyville High School girls bas- throws. dogs picked up their the half. The Lady Me- ed 13 points for Ches- ketball team finished strong at the January Du Quoin hit two second win of the sea- teors extended their ter and Josie Katten- 18 West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic, as the 3-balls and 6-of-10 son in a road noncon- advantage to 45-12 go- braker eight. Taylor Lady Panthers took down Sesser-Valier-Wal- free throws. Delaynie ference bout. ing into the fourth. Dunning (3 points) tonville, 59-51. Dearmond scored six Sparta scored 19 Kenzie Kern scored picked up 10 rebounds The victory helped Pinckneyville to a 2-1 re- Du Quoin points. points apiece in the 11 points, including for Chester and Des- cord at the tournament. Nashville 68 first three quarters to three 3-pointers, for tiny Williams dished Herrin, which also finished 2-1, was crowned Sparta 28 build a 57-36 advan- the Lady Meteors out eight assists. tournament champions. The Lady Tigers beat The Lady Bulldogs tage going into the and Hailey Krause Chester made seven Pinckneyville, 39-35, the second day of the struggled to stick fourth. 10. Smith made one 3-pointers but shot tournament. with the Hornettes Amyia Henry fin- 3-pointer. Kyla Krause just 5-of-11 at the char- Host West Frankfort and S-V-W were both 1-2 January 23, and ished with 25 points, chipped in five points. ity stripe and turned in the tournament. West Frankfort’s win was Sparta lost on the including six 3-balls. M-C knocked down the ball over 19 times. a 50-46 victory over Herrin in the final game. road in the SIRR Mis- Erianna Henry made 8-of-12 free throws Christopher made Pinckneyville’s Bella Pasquino was named sissippi. five 3-pointers and and Valmeyer 3-of-10. 20-of-34 free throws. to the all-tournament team. The Lady Bulldogs scored 16 points. Tinleigh Jakimaus- Courtney Hoppers Other all-tournament team members includ- are 2-20 for the sea- Alexis Jackson made kas led the visitors scored 27 points. ed Paige Tucker and Sami McCowen of S-V-W, son and 0-7 in the two 3-pointers for six with 14 points, includ- Red Bud 43 Cali Wright of West Frankfort and Marissa conference. points. Daniela San- ing a 3-pointer. Marissa-Coulterville 40 Russell (tournament MVP) and Madison Rus- Chester 68 gurima chipped in 11 Marissa-Coulterville 40 Makenzie Harbaugh sell of Herrin. Christopher 60 points and Shawna Trico 39 enjoyed a big night Pinckneyville 57 Destiny Williams Smith seven. Paige Hand record- scoring the basketball S-V-W 51 finished with 21 Sparta hit 8-of- ed a double-double with 17 points for the Kenzie Rushing scored 19 points, and the points and Josie Kat- 12 free throws and with 13 points and 10 Lady Musketeers Jan- Lady Panthers overcame 22 turnovers in a tenbraker 17 January Dupo 3-of-9. The Lady rebounds January 20, uary 18, and Red Bud win over the Lady Red Devils. 22, and the Lady Yel- Tigers made three and the Lady Meteors won its fourth straight Pinckneyville raced out to a 16-5 lead in the low Jackets bounced 3-pointers, two by held off a Pioneer ral- game with a road Ca- first quarter. The Lady Panthers led 27-17 at back from their loss MacKenzie Scheppel- ly to win on the road hokia Conference Kas- halftime and 43-30 going into the fourth quar- to Christopher two man, who finished in nonconference ac- kaskia Division victory ter. days prior to take with 14 points. tion. over the Lady Meteors. S-V-W cut the lead to one point late in the down the Lady Bear- Trico 49 M-C jumped out to Red Bud (18-7, 6-3 Ca- fourth quarter, but Pinckneyville held off the cats at home in a Zeigler-Royalton 17 a 12-4 lead after one hokia) got off to a slow Lady Red Devil surge. Black Diamond Con- Juhle Prange quarter and 21-11 at start and trailed 11-4 Pinckneyville took advantage of the free- ference West Division poured in 17 points the half. Trico cut its after one quarter. throw line, as the Lady Panthers knocked game. January 22, and the deficit to 30-25 going The Lady Musket- down 22-of-32 foul shots and S-V-W just 9-of-20. Chester (9-12, 4-5 Pioneers picked up into the final eight eers cut their deficit Bella Pasquino, Megan Breslin and Kiya BDC West) trailed an easy win over the minutes. to 18-14 at halftime be- Hagene each scored 10 points for Pinckney- 16-10 after one quar- Lady Tornadoes in a Hand also had fore using a 15-4 third ville. Breslin added six rebounds and four ter before storm- home Black Diamond four steals and two quarter to move ahead blocked shots. Taylor Witges pulled down six ing ahead 30-26 at Conference West Divi- blocked shots. Ken- 29-22. rebounds, and Haleigh Kling dished out four the half after a big sion battle. zie Kern added 13 Harbaugh made a assists. Hagene added four steals. second quarter. The Trico (5-15, 2-7 BDC points, including a 3-pointer and added Sarah Breslin, Rushing and Pasquino each Lady Yellow Jackets West) moved ahead trio of 3-pointers. Hai- four rebounds and two made one 3-pointer. led 46-40 going into 18-5 after one quarter ley Krause had four assists. S-V-W made four 3-pointers, two by Brooke the fourth. and 22-11 at the half. points and nine re- Sophie Richards pro- Wilderman, who scored 10 points. Paige Tuck- Destiny Williams The Pioneers were up bounds, Kyla Krause duced 12 points, eight er paced the Lady Red Devils with 15 points. made two of Ches- 35-13 after three quar- eight points and Mac- rebounds and four as- ter’s five 3-pointers. ters. ey Schrieber eight re- sists. Sophia Koesterer Chester got seven Sam Cottom added bounds and three as- chipped in eight points, Bowling...From Page 14______points apiece from nine points for Tri- sists. including a 3-pointer, Community and Ethan The Lady Warriors Taylor Dunning, Pey- co and Kayla Hamil- M-C shot only 25 and Laura Juelfs three Zoller (1,307) of Herrin. will be joined by teams ton Clendenin and ton six. Izzy Pierceall percent from the points, 11 rebounds Zachary Leshikar Anna-Jonesboro, Car- Audrey Hopper. chipped in five points field, including 3-of- and four steals. (1,285) of Belleville bondale, Carterville, Katie Shinabargar and Megan Wettig four. 19 from 3-point range, Red Bud hit 23-of-42 Althoff and Dominic Centralia, Harrisburg, added six points and The Pioneers made and 9-of-19 at the free throws and M-C Wilson (1,282) of Mas- Herrin, Johnston City, Ken-dall Williams 11-of-20 free throws charity stripe. 6-of-9. coutah are potential Marion, Massac Coun- five. and Z-R 5-of-17. Juhle Prange Hailey Krause (15 at-large advancers. ty, Mt. Vernon, Salem, The Lady Yellow Marissa-Coulterville 50 scored 16 points for points) and Emily Girls Waterloo Gibault and Jackets were 18-of-28 Valmeyer 18 Trico and Sam Cot- Smith (14 points) each Steeleville High Waterloo. at the charity stripe. Emily Smith paced tom 15, but no other made one 3-pointer for School girls bowlers Christopher made three Lady Meteors in Pioneer scored more M-C. Sydney Daniels and RALPH’S just 21-of-42 free double-figure points than three points. Tri- Kyla Krause added Brea Evans will have SMALL ENGINE REPAIR with 18 January 22, co made 13-of-23 free throws and two six points. the opportunity to HUSTLER • TORO 3-pointers. Courtney and M-C rolled to an throws. January 18 Scores compete in regionals ECHO • INGERSOLL Hoppers scored 23 easy win at home over Steeleville 53 Christopher 44 February 3 at the Her- ARIENS • GRAVELY points. the Lady Pirates in a Valmeyer 28 Trico 41 rin Regional. 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | JANUARY 25, 2018 Freeburg pounds Sparta for third at Mid-Winter tourney Bulldogs finish 2-2 for the week By Dan Zobel five shots of the game four possessions. Freeburg was strong but made 10-of-16 at- “We let our defense out of the gate Janu- tempts the rest of the lead to our offense,” ary 20, and the Midg- first half. Laur said. “When you ets never let Sparta Connor Diecker, who get a couple of layups get into any kind of led all scorers with and get to the free- rhythm, as they blast- 14 points, made four throw line, it’s amaz- ed the Bulldogs 62- 3-pointers in the first ing what that does for 34 in the third-place two quarters. The your confidence. Now, game of the prep boys Midgets made seven you get an open shot basketball Sparta Mid- 3-balls in the game. your next trip down Winter Classic. “They shot the ball ex- the floor and knock “The key early was tremely well,” Norton it down. I was really us coming out with said. “They’ve come a proud of our guys.” the intensity and dic- long way the past few Both teams opened tating what we do and weeks and have been the second half with what they do offen- scoring a lot of points a flurry of points, as sively,” said Freeburg lately. I have to tip my Sparta outscored Free- coach Matt Laur. “We hat to them tonight. burg 10-9 in the first wanted the game to They played extremely three minutes of the be played one way, and well. third quarter. we did it. We had great “At the same time, I Sparta center Jonah ball pressure early. don’t think we were Boston scored nine Guys were in the gaps, quite ready to go at the of those 10 points for and we were able to tip. I think (Freeburg’s) the Bulldogs. He fin- take away their sets. length on defense re- ished with a team high We didn’t let them get ally bothered us. They 12 points after scor- running in transition. got hands on balls and ing just one in a foul- “The big thing I was got some easy baskets. plagued first half. worried about was We got down, and it Ervie, though, an- rebounding. Our guys was tough to recover swered with a 3-point- did a good job of find- at that point.” er from the left corner ing a body, going up Sparta (5-15) was to make it 50-23 Free- and ripping the ball within 15-7 after the burg. away.” first quarter, but Free- Stefani canned a The Midgets had the burg exploded for 23 3-pointer for Sparta Bulldog offense bot- points in the second with two minutes left tled up all night long and the Bulldogs, who in third, but that just Sparta’s Ostyn Connors attempts to defend Freeburg’s Austin Licken- and forced 18 Sparta only mustered six cut the Bulldog deficit brock February 20 in the Bulldog loss to the Midgets. turnovers, including points, went into the to 56-28. 14 in the first half half trailing 38-13. Sparta went into the from the 3-point line. good basketball pro- 24 free throws and alone. Eight Midgets scored fourth quarter trailing The Bulldogs were grams, you’re going to turned the ball over “Coach Laur is such in the second quarter, 56-30. 9-of-20 on free throws. have rough nights. just nine times. a good coach,” said with Luke Ervie knock- Keen finished the Still, Sparta came out “Unfortunately, we The Midgets have Sparta coach Jona- ing down a 3-ball. game with seven of the week with wins caught Freeburg when won four of five than Norton. “He had Freeburg also made points for the Bull- over Trico and Water- they were having a re- games, with the only us well scouted. They 8-of-13 free throws in dogs. Stefani and Ja- loo and a fourth-place ally good night.” loss in that span by knew a lot of things the period. cob Soderlund added finish at the tourna- Ervie and Owen nine points to tourna- that were coming at Sparta, meanwhile, five apiece. Keen, Ste- ment. Smith scored 12 points ment champion Alton them, and they knew made just 2-of-10 field fani and Deon Clark (3 “I don’t think anybody apiece for Freeburg. Marquette. exactly what they had goals in each of the points) each had one expected us to be in the Zach Muir added seven “I couldn’t be more to do to defend them. first two quarters. 3-pointer. third-place game. I’m points, seven rebounds proud of the way the Instead of us mak- Carlos Keen hit a Despite making 6-of- very pleased with the and nine assists. guys are playing right ing it hurt when they 3-pointer for Sparta 10 shots in the third way the week went,” The Midgets shot 19- now,” Laur said. “If we cheated on a play, we with just under two quarter, Sparta con- Norton said. “It’s a of-40 from the field play this locked in and kind of played right minutes left in the half nected on only 31 per- shame it didn’t end on for 47.5 percent, in- focused, we can get into it.” to make it 33-13, but the cent of its field goals a little higher not for cluding a 7-of-17 mark back into league play On offense, Freeburg Bulldogs turned the for the game at 11-of- us, but when you’re from behind the arc. and start getting some (11-10) missed its first ball over on their next 36, including 3-of-13 playing 3A teams and Freeburg made 17-of- wins.” Alton Marquette wins second straight Sparta Mid-Winter title The Explorers beat Murphysboro again for the championship Alton Marquette charity stripe. Blake and Marquette 7-of-8. claimed its second Cowell chipped in eight The Explorers buried straight title at the points and Caleb Re- six 3-pointers, includ- Sparta Mid-Winter ichmann seven. Cowell ing three by Green. Classic. and Alex Birchler (5 Isaiah Ervin (two For the second points) each made one 3-pointers) scored 11 straight year, the 3-pointer. points and Jake Hall 10. Explorers met Mur- Sparta 53 Freeburg 58 physboro in the title Trico 50 Red Bud 26 game. Jonah Boston scored Zach Muir led 10 oth- Marquette defeated 17 points, with Carlos er Midgets who scored the Red Devils, 55-43. Keen adding 12, and at least one point with The Explorers have a the Bulldogs held off 14 points against the 21-0 record. the Pioneers. Musketeers, and Free- Freeburg earned Trico led 11-7 af- burg had little trouble third with a 62-34 ter one quarter, but with Red Bud. win over Sparta. Sparta outscored the The Midgets led 31- Trico was fifth af- Pioneers 19-9 in the 15 at the half before ter beating Steel- Pictured, not in order, are all-tournament team members Sammy second quarter to take putting the game away eville 55-41. Green, Isaiah Ervin and Reagan Snider of Alton Marquette, Jaron a 26-20 lead into the with a 19-2 advantage Waterloo staked Gaston and Jeremy House of Murphysboro, Zach Muir and Luke Ervie half. Sparta led 39-33 in the third quarter to claim to seventh of Freeburg, Jonah Boston of Sparta and Jared Meyerhoff of Trico. Not after three quarters. gain a 50-17 lead. with a 46-33 victory pictured are Owen Gross of Steeleville and Griffin Ziebold of Red Bud. Deon Clark tossed in Griffin Ziebold against Red Bud. 10 points for Sparta, scored nine points The all-tournament Gross of Steeleville, Red Bud lost despite Ziebold made one including a 3-pointer. for Red Bud. Alex team was made up of Jared Meyerhoff of 13 points from Griffin of the two Musketeer Jared Stefani (3 points) Birchler tossed in sev- Sammy Green, Isaiah Trico and Griffin Zie- Ziebold. 3-pointers, with Cart- made one 3-ball. Tim- en points and Carter Ervin and Reagan bold of Red Bud. The Musketeers led er Wiegard (6 points) berland Lucas pro- Wiegard six, includ- Snider of Marquette, January 20 12-9 after one quar- making the other. duced seven points. ing two 3-pointers. Jaron Gaston and Waterloo 46 ter, but Waterloo out- Blake Cowell added Sparta made 15-of-27 The Musketeers Jeremy House of Mur- Red Bud 33 scored Red Bud 17-10 eight points. free throws and Trico made 8-of-14 free physboro, Zach Muir The Musketeer woes in the second quarter Red Bud shot just 10-of-14. throws and Freeburg and Luke Ervie of continued in the sev- and 11-7 in the third three free throws The Pioneers got 19 12-of-14. Freeburg, Jonah Bos- enth-place game of to gain a 37-29 advan- and made all of them. points from Jared Mey- The Midgets shot ton of Sparta, Owen the tournament, and tage. The Bulldogs were erhoff, 13 in the second 63 percent from the 5-of-10 at the charity half. Nick Compton floor. Freeburg made stripe and made three chipped in nine points. two 3-pointers, one 3-pointers, including Seth Myers and Cart- apiece by Luke Ervie two by Tre Wahlig er Naile scored eight and Owen Smith, who (8 points). Eli Dodd points apiece, with all scored 11 points each. led the team with 12 of Myers’ in the second Murphysboro 60 points. half. Trico 30 January 20 Scores Myers and Ryan The Red Dev- Alton Marquette 55 Vogt (3 points) made ils rained home 10 Murphysboro 43 one 3-pointer. 3-pointers, and Mur- January 19 January 19 Scores physboro got 17 points Steeleville 51 Murphysboro 62 from Jeremy House, Red Bud 40 Waterloo 52 when the team pound- Owen Gross tossed January 18 ed the Pioneers. in 17 points and Eli Alton Marquette 59 Trico fell behind Wittenborn 12, and the Steeleville 31 16-5 after one quarter Warriors took down Sammy Green led and 28-16 at the half. Cahokia Conference three Explorers in dou- The Red Devils kicked Kaskaskia Division foe ble-digit points with their lead up to 45-22 Red Bud for the third 17, and Alton Marque- going into the fourth. time this season. tte pulled away for an Jared Meyerhoff The Warriors led 23- easy win over the War- scored 10 points from 15 at halftime after a riors. Trico. Carter Naile 9-6 advantage in the Steeleville led 9-8 in and Ryan Vogt each second quarter. Steel- the first quarter, but made one 3-pointer eville was still up by Marquette finished the and finished with sev- eight points, 36-28, period on a 9-2 run to en points. going into the fourth go up 17-11. The Explor- The Pioneers hit quarter. ers were ahead 36-21 6-of-8 free throws. Steeleville’s Austin at halftime and 50-25 Murphysboro did not Hagel added 11 points, going into the fourth. attempt a free throw. including two 3-point- Steeleville’s Owen House made three of ers. Gross and Brad Gross finished with the team’s 3-pointers. Mevert (3 points) each just nine points after Jaron Gaston made made one 3-ball. scoring seven of the two 3-balls and fin- The Warriors were Warriors’ first nine as ished with 12 points. 7-of-10 on free throws a team. Noah Valleroy January 17 Scores and Red Bud 14-of-18. led the team with 10 Trico 56 Griffin Ziebold paced points. Gross and Aus- Waterloo 50 the Musketeers with 16 Sparta’s Carlos Keen pressures Carter Naile of Trico January 19 in tin Hagel (3 points) Murphysboro 41 points, including two the Bulldog win over the Pioneers as Bulldogs Timberland Lucas each made a 3-pointer. Sparta 32 3-pointers and a 10-of- (42) and Jonathan Williams (10) and Trico’s Jared Meyerhoff (44) Steeleville was 5-of-7 Alton Marquette 62 12 performance at the await the action. at the free-throw line Freeburg 53 COUNTY JOURNAL | JANUARY 25, 2018 PAGE 17

Wrestling tourney Boys hoops roundup Sparta Lincoln girls Jeremy Opp earned (27-1) won by fall at Red Bud 54 Chester 33 a first-place finish 5:13 over Cade Scott New Athens 51 The Bearcats scored eliminated at state at 195 pounds Jan- (25-12) of Unity in the Blake Cowell scored 14 of their 16 fourth- The Sparta Lincoln grade school girls basket- uary 20, and the title bout. 17 points and Griffin quarter points at the ball team was eliminated in the first round of Pinckneyville High Pinckneyville’s Ry- Ziebold 14 January 23, free-throw line Janu- the SIJHSAA Class M state tournament at Rend School wrestling der Parson (19-6) set- and the Musketeers ary 23, and Christo- Lake College. team placed third at tled for second place snapped a four-game pher rallied to take The Lady Cardinals lost 42-35 to Eldorado in the Rocket Invite in at 120, when he lost losing streak with a down Chester at home a first-round matchup. Rochester. by fall at 2:40 to Lo- home Cahokia Confer- in a Black Diamond Pontiac will play Nashville January 26 at 7:30 Sparta was led by gan Peters (22-2) of ence Kaskaskia Divi- Conference West Divi- for the championship. Eldorado battles Shiloh Clayton Sheldon and Rochester. sion win. sion clash. for third at 6. Ethan Evans. Shel- Pinckneyville’s Red Bud (11-9, 7-1 Ca- Chester (14-6, 4-2 don had a second- Chris David (126 hokia) led 26-21 at half- BDC West) led 13-8 af- place finish at 220 pounds) earned time. New Athens then ter one quarter, but SIJHSAA boys hoops pounds, and Evans third, Brevin Teel outscored the Musket- the game was tied at was second at 138. (106) fourth, Jordan eers 21-10 in the third 17 at halftime and 24 Host Rochester Koester (160) fourth, quarter to take a 42-36 going into the fourth. regional tournaments brought home five Luke Zelasko (170) lead. Red Bud, though, The Yellow Jack- Grade boys basketball regional tournaments first-place finishes fifth, Andrew Stevers turned the tables in ets led by four points in the SIJHSAA began January 23 in Class S. and topped the tour- (220) fifth and James the fourth with an with four minutes to Those tournaments will continue through the nament with a score Lamke (152) sixth. 18-9 advantage. play, but three Ches- week, while a pair of Class M regionals started of 229. Sparta Steeleville 60 ter turnovers helped January 24. Lanphier (147) Ethan Evans (20-10) Valmeyer 42 Christopher rally Class S was second, Pinck- of Sparta grabbed The Warriors built ahead. Region 5 at Tamaroa/St. Bruno neyville (129) third, second place at 138 an early lead and The Bearcats were January 23 Unity (125) fourth pounds. Evans lost by pulled away in the sec- 14-of-19 at the charity Game 1 - St. Ann 33, Coulterville 25 and East Alton-Wood fall at 1:45 to Drew ond half January 23, stripe in the fourth Game 2 - Tamaroa/St. Bruno 36, TSJ/IL 29 River (121.5) fifth. McCoy (23-2) of Roch- and Steeleville kept quarter and 18-of-24 January 25 Riverton (120) placed ester in the title fight. rolling with a win on for the game. Chester Game 3 - Pinckneyville 204 vs. St. Ann, 6:00 sixth, Jerseyville Clayton Sheldon (30- the road in Cahokia only attempted two Game 4 - Oakdale vs. Tamaroa/St. Bruno, 7:30 (115.5) seventh, Tay- 2) placed second at Conference Kaskaskia free throws, making January 29 lorville (96) eighth 220 when he lost by a Division play. both. Championship - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner and Sparta (88.5) 5-2 decision to Brayan The Warriors (10- Keith Kiner and Game 4, 7:00 ninth. Reyes (19-2) of Lan- 10, 6-1 Cahokia) were Drake Bollman scored Region 6 at Steeleville There were 15 teams phier. up 25-24 at half- 10 points apiece for January 23 that had at least one Sparta’s Hunter time. They outscored the Yellow Jackets. Game 1 - St. Mary’s 33, Evansville 21 wrestler place in the Schulein (152 pounds) Valmeyer 11-5 in the January 23 Scores Game 2 - St. John Chester 49, Prairie du Roch- top six of a weight placed fourth, Kijah third to take a 36-29 Du Quoin 67, Trico 44 er 12 class. Banda (160) fifth and advantage into the fi- Lebanon 56, M-C 36 January 25 Pinckneyville Nick Goddard (285) nal quarter. January 19 Score Game 3 - Steeleville vs. St. Mary’s, 6:00 At 195 pounds, Opp fifth. Christopher 40 Chester 78, Zeigler 38 Game 4 - St. Mark’s vs. St. John Chester, 7:15 January 29 From Page 14______Championship - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Sparta home wrestling match... Game 4, 7:00 at 106, 126, 132 and Andrew Carter (152) Region 7 at New Athens 195. and Nick Goddard January 23 Against Murphys- (heavyweight). Game 1 - St. Libory vs. Valmeyer boro, Sparta could not Red Bud picked up Game 2 - Red Bud Catholic vs. Marissa hang with the Red forfeit wins at 120 and January 25 Devils and lost 60-12. 182. Game 3 - Red Bud Lutheran vs. Winner Game The Bulldogs picked January 17 1, 6:00 up wins by pin from Sparta lost at Car- Game 4 - New Athens vs. Winner Game 2, 7:15 Sheldon (220) and bondale to the host January 27 Krisby (170). Terriers by a score of Championship - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Sparta wrestlers 70-12. Game 4, 1:00 who suffered losses The Bulldogs earned by pin were Burns a pin from Clayton Class M (113), Martin (145), Sheldon at 220 pounds Region 3 at Zeigler-Royalton Z. Caraway (182) and and a forfeit win by January 24 Nick Goddard (heavy- Nick Goddard in heav- Game 1 - Pinckneyville vs. Zeigler-Royalton weight). Other Sparta yweight. Game 2 - Sesser-Valier vs. Christopher defeats were handed The Bulldogs were January 25 to Ethan Evans (138), able to pick up an easy Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Darius Hargrove (152) Sparta’s Ethan Evans takes control January 52-18 victory over Game 2, 6:30 and Schulein (160). 23 in his match with Taylor Hokstra of Anna- Goreville at Waterloo. Region 4 at Sparta Murphysboro Jonesboro. Sparta’s Zach Burns January 24 grabbed wins by for- (106 pounds) and Game 1 - Sparta vs. Red Bud feit at 106, 126, 132 Hunter Schulein (160), defeated the Musket- Ethan Evans (138) Game 2 - Trico vs. Chester and 195. Adam Krisby (170), Ki- eers 48-12 at Waterloo. earned wins by pins. January 25 January 18 jah Banda (182), Clay- Sparta pins came Bulldogs with forfeit Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Sparta was able to ton Sheldon (220) and from Zach Burns (113), victories were Andrew Game 2, 6:00 take down host Water- Nick Goddard (heavy- Adam Krisby (160), Carter (145), Darius loo with a 48-24 final weight). Kijah Banda (170) and Hargrove (152), Hun- advantage. Sparta got a forfeit Clayton Sheldon (220). ter Schulein (160), Sparta wrestlers win from Andrew Sparta wrestlers Noah Pack (170), Kijah ALT basketball results with pins were Ethan Carter at 145. with forfeit wins were Banda (182), Isaac Ev- One of the longest running grade school Evans (138 pounds), Sparta had little trou- Ethan Evans (138), ans (195) and Nick God- basketball tournaments in the area wrapped Cameron Martin (152), ble with Red Bud, and Cameron Martin (145), dard (heavyweight). up January 21, when Immanuel Perryville won the boys 52nd annual St. Mark’s All Lu- theran Tournament in Steeleville. Pinckneyville shares BIT title...From Page 14______Immanuel took down Unity Lutheran East 10 points for Pinck- ville struggled from Both teams scored added 11 points. Tan- St. Louis 43-27 in the championship game. neyville, while Devin the free-throw line just two points in the ner Spihlmann came Defending champion TSJ/IL-Nashville/ Kitchen had seven, after the third quarter first overtime. through with 10 points Okawville placed eighth, when St. John Ches- Dawson Yates six and and lost to the Bobcats In the second extra and 14 rebounds. ter beat them 38-35 in overtime of the seventh- JC Moll five. in double overtime. period, Pinckneyville The Panthers shot place game. The Panthers made The Panthers led 48- was up 66-63 with un- 21-of-48 from the field, Zion Belleville held off Red Bud Lutheran three 3-pointers and 45 after three quarters der two minutes to but that included a 64-56 in the third-place game. 8-of-10 free throws. and had made all 12 play, but the Panthers 5-of-16 mark from be- The host Panthers took fifth place with a 51- Hamilton County of their free-throw missed four straight hind the 3-point arc. 43 win over Evansville Lutheran of Indiana. was good on 4-of-11 attempts. Pinckney- free throws down the Meridian shot 26-of- free throws and one ville, though, made stretch. 52 from the field, -in 3-pointer. Jake Whip- only 7-of-15 shots at Meridian stormed cluding three 3-point- Panther hoops showcase ple scored 10 points the charity stripe the ahead, 68-66, with a ers. The Bobcats made The Pinckneyville High School boys basketball for the Foxes. rest of the game. Darnell Lowe 3-point 13-of-16 free throws. team will host a shootout Saturday, January 27. January 19 The Panthers led 59- play with three sec- Lowe finished with Eight varsity games will be played with action Meridian 68 56 with under 30 sec- onds left. 21 points and Demond starting at 9:30 in the morning. Pinckneyville 66 onds to play in regula- Grant Jausel pro- Vasser 18. The Panthers will play Belleville Althoff at 8 Dawson Yates scored tion, but Norris Young duced 14 Pinckney- January 17 to cap off the day. 20 points for the Pan- made a 3-pointer late ville points and three Pinckneyville 64 Steeleville is matched up against Meridian at thers, but Pinckney- to tie the game at 59. assists, and JC Moll Sesesr-Valier 35 2 in the afternoon. Trico fifth at Sparta Mid-Winter...From Page 14______13 at halftime and being disciplined, even way. We didn’t do that were pretty disciplined including 4-of-13 on Steeleville ahead 10- gave up just six points with being good at the tonight.” and aggressive with- 3-pointers, for 39.5 per- 8, but Meyerhoff an- in the third quarter to start of the year to be- Jared Meyerhoff led out taking bad shots.” cent. swered on the right head into the fourth gin with.” the Trico charge on Trico earned its big- Meyerhoff added block to start a 14-0 ahead 36-19. While the Trico de- offense and finished gest lead of the night three assists and Vogt run that put Trico in “I’ve been telling the fense forced confusion with a double-double at 40-20 with just over four rebounds. Trico charge for good. kids that our defense amongst Steeleville with 18 points and six minutes to play had 15 assists. Thies and Smith bur- is the best part of our on offense, oftentimes 14 rebounds. He shot in the game, when The Pioneers turned ied 3-pointers from game,” Wilson said. causing the Warriors 7-of-12 from the field Vogt scored against the ball over 16 times. the top of the key in “Our defense tonight to be stagnant and just and added 4-of-6 free the back end of Steele- Steeleville had only the stretch and Naile was phenomenal. To appear out of sorts, throws. ville’s full-court de- seven such miscues. picked up four points hold a team that really Gross looked to make The big key for Trico fense. Trico out-rebounded near the rim. likes to score some things happen on of- on offense was that The Warriors an- Steeleville 34-31. During the stretch, points to 13 at half- fense, but the major- after Meyerhoff, five swered that bucket “This week was frus- Steeleville missed all time is phenomenal. ity of the time, he was other players scored at with a 16-6 run, includ- trating,” Fiene said. six of its field goal at- The thing we’ve been forced to take long least six points. ing 3-pointers from “We’re going to fix tempts and turned the working on that’s jump shots with de- Naile produced 10 Bradley Mevert and our mistakes and get ball over twice. getting better is not fenders in his face. points, Thies seven Austin Hagel, as Trico our intensity up in The Pioneers went reaching and bailing “It was a challenge, and Ryan Vogt, Nick turned the ball over practice. I really don’t into halftime with a them out with a foul but our defense being Compton and Jesse three times against the think this was any- 23-13 advantage. or getting out of posi- aggressive to the ball Smith six apiece. My- press and struggled thing indicative of how Things remained tion. was key,” Thies said. ers scored just two with the pressure. we play the game and ugly for the Warriors “We did a better job “It’s always good to points, but he dished Eli Wittenborn scored what type of team we in the third as they of that. When we’re beat Steeleville.” out five assists, col- in transition for two are. We’re going to missed their first six disciplined, we’re Gross made just 3-of- lected four rebounds his four points dur- have nights like this. shots of the second pretty good.” 17 field goals, 1-of-4 and had two steals. ing the spurt to bring We have to learn from half and 11 of their One of the key as- from behind the arc, “We kind of figured Steeleville to within it and not do it again.” first 12. pects of the defense and did not attempt a they would key on 46-36 with 2:37 to play. Both teams struggled During that time, was the job the trio of free throw. He finished Jared and that hap- Wilson called for a to shoot in the first Naile got a 3-pointer Gavin Thies, Carter with seven points. pens often,” Wilson timeout, and Trico was quarter and Trico led to go down and scored Naile and Seth Myers “(Trico) did a good said. “When that hap- able to regain control. 8-7 after the opening five points during the did at different times job of making him pens, I always tell the The Pioneers made quarter. 11-2 Trico run to open throughout the game take some contested kids you have to be 5-of-8 free throws in The Pioneers got the quarter. Meyer- on Steeleville leading shots,” Fiene said. aggressive and can’t the closing minutes four Meyerhoff points hoff also collected scorer Owen Gross. “He didn’t get many be afraid to shoot. and 9-of-13 in the and a Naile 3-pointer four points during “Those guys just open ones, but even You might not have 10 fourth quarter to fin- in the quarter, while the stretch. worked their tails off,” when we were open, feet of space, but you ish the game. Gross scored five of The Pioneers were Wilson said. “They we didn’t hit them to- don’t need that much Trico hit 17-of-23 free his points, including up 36-19 going into the play so hard for me. night. You’re going to to shoot. throws for the game a 3-pointer, in the pe- fourth, and Meyerhoff I can’t tell them how have those nights, but “If you’re open, you compared to 8-of-11 for riod. scored in transition much I appreciate it. you can still win on have to pull the trig- Steeleville. Hagel opened the 20 seconds into the They work hard and the defensive end and ger. I didn’t think we The Pioneers shot second quarter with final quarter to make have gotten better at do things the right took any bad shots. We 17-of-43 for the field, a 3-pointer to push it 38-19. Page 18 County Journal | january 25, 2018 obituaries EVELYN R. KEITH F. WOLTER MICHAEL J. BROCKMEYER Keith F. Wolter, 38, of SZOSTAK Evelyn R. Brockmey- Evansville, died at 6:48 Michael J. Szostak, er, 96, of Steeleville, p.m. Thursday, January 69, of Coulterville, died died at 3:20 a.m. Mon- 18, 2018 from injuries Friday, January 19, day, January 22, 2018 sustained in an automo- 2018 at 4:25 p.m. at at Memorial Hospital bile accident on Route 3 Memorial Hospital in in Carbondale. near Chester. Chester. Evelyn was born in He was born to Floyd He was born Decem- Steeleville March 6, and Vernitta Voss May ber 1, 1948 in Belleville 1921 to William C. and 14, 1979 in Chester. to Stanley and Frances Ruth Elsey Wente. Keith married Leslie Hood Szostak. She married Fritz E. Kloth September 22, On June 18, 1969, Brockmeyer August 2007 at St. John’s Lu- he married Jeanne A. 29, 1942 in Potosi, Mis- theran Church in Red Bud. She survives. Downen in Sparta. She souri. He preceded her He worked as a corporate parts manager for Wm. survives. in death September 12, Nobbe & Co. Inc. for 20 years. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having 1983. Keith was a member of St. John’s Lutheran served during the Vietnam War. She was retired from Steeleville schools in the Church in Red Bud. He was a devoted husband and He worked at Spartan Printing, then as a security cafeteria. father. He served with the Evansville Fire Depart- therapy aide at Chester Mental Health. Michael was Evelyn was a member of the Steeleville United a member of Coulterville United Methodist Church, Methodist Church, BBK American Legion Auxiliary ment for 17 years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Randolph County Farm VFW in Chester, Graphic Arts Industry Union, Post 480 in Steeleville and the United Methodist AFSCME and the Randolph County Bass Masters. Bureau and the St. Louis Agri-Business club. Women. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering and computers. Keith is also survived by his parents of Red Bud, Evelyn is survived by her children Susan Webster He is also survived by son Scott (Rhonda) Szostak daughters Brooke and Brinley Wolter of Evansville, of Elliscott City, Maryland, Dwight Brockmeyer of Coulterville, brother Richard Szostak of San of Ava, Teresa (Wayne) Shannon of Sesser and brother Bradley (Kimberly) Wolter of Aviston, Il- Antonio, Texas, sister Suzane Chamness of Coul- Deborah Jay of Steeleville, grandchildren Sean A. linois, niece Lauren Wolter, nephew Blake Wolter, terville, sister-in-law Joanne (Tom) Ahrens of Ben- (Jenn), Michael G. (Helen) and Ryan M. (Bethany) in-laws Dean (Laura) Kloth of Red Bud and Joyce ton, Kentucky, grandchildren Allison and William Webster, Jeni A. (Toby) Ellner, Christy (Chuck) Kloth (fianc´e Joe Stefani) of Ellis Grove, sister-in- Szostak of Coulterville, nieces and nephews. Ayars and Kathryn (Todd) Schoenbaechler and law Ashley Kloth (special friend Chris Cirone) of Michael was preceded in death by his parents, great-grandchildren Eli, Jude, Cameron, Avery, Delphi, Indiana and grandmothers-in-law Marlene brother Robert Szostak and sister Joyce Hall. Caitlin, Elyssa, Thomas, Jack, Jackson, Eliza, Salger of Evansville and Joan Kloth of Walsh. Visitation is Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 9 Ethan, Camden and Rosalind. He was preceded in death by his maternal and to 11 a.m. at Coulterville United Methodist Church. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her parents, paternal grandparents, brother-in-law Corey Kloth Services will follow, with Pastor Kimberly Allen two brothers and two sisters. and niece Morgan Wolter. officiating. Visitation will be at Steeleville United Method- Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville is in charge ist Church from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red of arrangements. 25, 2018 and Friday from 8 until 11 a.m. Services Bud, with Rev. Mark Nebel and Rev. Russell Koen Memorials may be made to Coulterville United will follow with Rev. Dr. David Melvin officiating. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Methodist Church. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud was Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is in charge in charge of arrangements. of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Memorials may be given to the Steeleville United MAURICE RUSHING School in Red Bud or Evansville Fire Department. Maurice Rushing, 78, Methodist Church or the Steeleville Public Library. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. of Steeleville, died at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. MARGARET JANE MATHEW R. MCKINLEY Frances Medical Center Mathew R. McKinley, KNOPE in Cape Girardeau, Mis- 35, of Coulterville, died Margaret Jane Jones souri. Thursday, January 18, Knope, 92, of Coulter- He was born February ville, died Thursday, 2018 at 7:33 a.m. at 23, 1939 in Willisville January 18, 2018 at SSM Health Good Sa- to Orval and Ernstine 8:05 a.m. at Randolph maritan Hospital in Mt. Jenkel Rushing. County Care Center in Vernon. Maurice married Leo- Sparta. He was born May 22, la G. Ritter Septem- Margaret was born 1982 in Sparta to Den- ber 4, 1959 in Pinck- November 1, 1925 in nis and Melba “June” neyville, and they shared 58 years of marriage. Coulterville to Marshall Hood McKinley. She survives. Edward and Katherine Mathew was an indus- He was a retired coal miner from the Captain Ann Morton Jones. trial welding engineer Mine and was a member of the Steeleville Baptist On December 25, at Magnum Steel Works Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved spend- 1941, she married Mer- in Mt. Vernon. ing time with his grandchildren. le A. Knope in Perryville, Missouri. He preceded He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Maurice is also survived by children Lana (Ron) her in death March 22, 2005 after 63 years of American Welding Society, enjoyed fishing and Mayer of Cape Girardeau and Jeff (Angela) Rush- marriage. hanging out at work with his friends and family. ing of Steeleville, grandchildren Rachel Besara, She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his mother and stepfather June Jairus Mayer and Eli Rushing, great-grandchil- Margaret enjoyed fishing, quilting, outdoors, and Klif Kline of Coulterville, father of Coulter- dren Evan, Sasha and Eliana, sister Phyllis Scherle painting, mowing, the color hunter green and ville, grandmother Joycelyn Kasten of Jackson, of Martinsville, Indiana and brothers Larry and spending time with her family. Missouri, brother Jason McKinley of Addieville, Ira D. Rushing of Pinckneyville. She is survived by children Glen E. (Jeannette) nephew and niece Jacob and Anna McKinley of He was preceded in death by his parents and Knope of Baldwin, Norma J. Reilly of Godfrey, Addieville. brother Marion. Illinois, Alice “Sue” Thornton of Coulterville, He was preceded in death by paternal grandpar- Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 21, Merlene Filipsic of Sparta and Deborah (Craig) ents Roy and Marcella McKinley, maternal grand- 2018 at Steeleville Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Gilley of Marissa, sister Kathryn Grissom of Bel- parents Harrie and Clara Hood and sister-in-law Scott Foshie officiating. Burial was in Mueller Hill leville, grandchildren Anthony, Monica, Chris, Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Beth, Lisa, Rodney, Gina, Meghan, Micah, Dustin, Elizabeth McKinley. Services were held at Coulterville United Method- Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville was in Daniel, Chad and Gina and great-grandchildren charge of arrangements. Paige, Dakota, Taylor, Brady, Dakin, Evan, Jessica, ist Church at 10 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2018, with Pastor Kimberly Allen officiating. Burial was Memorials may be made to Steeleville Baptist Julianne, Mabree, Scout, Hayden, Talan, Reagan, Church, Brotherly Love Fund, supporting area Addy, Payton, Chase, Lydia and Brett. in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery. Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville was in charge families and Parkinson’s disease. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. brother Paul Jones, sister Mary Edward and of arrangements. sons-in-law Tom Reilly, Gene Thornton and Mike Memorials may be made to Coulterville United Filipsic. Methodist Church. LUCILLE KOESTER I am the Resurrection and the life: those who Lucille Koester, 83, of Red Bud, died Sunday, Janu- Services were held at Pyatt Funeral Home in ary 21, 2018 at Red Bud Regional Hospital. Coulterville Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 12 p.m., believe in Me, though they die, will live: and every- one who lives in Me will never die. John 11:25-26. She was born November 22, 1934 in Wine Hill to with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Burial was Raymond and Clara Behrens Prange. in Coulterville City Cemetery. She married Alvin O. Koester. He preceded her in Memorials may be made to American Cancer death. Society or Alzheimer’s Association. ROSE MARY VOLPERT Rose Mary Volpert, 75, of Punta Gorda, Florida Lucille worked four years at restaurants during Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. and Ottawa, Illinois, died Friday, January 19, high school and at Egyptian Electric for five years. 2018. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in CHARLES A. She was born January 20, 1942 in Sparta to Wil- Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois, secretary and treasurer STRUBE liam and Ardell Kary. of the Lower Kaskaskia LWML Zone, Mary Martha Charles A. Strube, 86, Rose Mary was a member of First United Method- Mission Society, church choir and Wrens Group with of Marissa, died Sun- ist Church in Ottawa and Punta Gorda. She was Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School. day, January 21, 2018, a very active member in the churches and other She is survived by her son Michael (Sarah) Koes- at Randolph County community activities. ter, daughters Sharon (Roger) Langrehr and Joyce Care Center in Sparta. She enjoyed traveling the country with Ed in their (Tom) McDaniel, grandchildren Andrea (Caleb) Mr. Strube worked as motor home. She belonged to the Quilting Guild Sattler, Justin (Blake) Langrehr, Elizabeth, Grace, a teamster truck driver and loved doing all types of crafting. Matthew and David Koester and Evan and Drew for Teamsters Local Rose Mary will be greatly missed by her brother McDaniel, great- grandchildren Micah, Leah and 600 and later worked Carl Kary, nephew Shon (Sarah), niece Sybil (Tra- Elijah Sattler, brothers Vernon (Joyce) Prange and for himself as a farmer vis) and great-niece Addison. Delbert (Sherry) Prange, brother-in-law and sister- and he also refurbished She was preceded in death by Ed Golladay, par- in-law Vernon (Joyce) Koester, nieces and nephews. antique tractors. ents and brother Bud Kary. She was also preceded in death by her parents, He was a member of A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs- sister Margaret (Robert) Schwarz and a brother in St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, the day, January 25, 2018 at First United Methodist infancy. Knights of Columbus Council, American Legion Church in Punta Gorda. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4 and VFW, International Harvester Club and JI Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services in to 8 p.m. at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud Case Club. Punta Garda is in charge of arrangements. and Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie). He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to the charity of your Services will follow with Rev. Scott Hojnacki, offici- He was born April 2, 1931 in Belleville to Charles choice. ating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. L. and Catherina A. Fellner Strube. Sign the guest book at Ltaylorfuneral.com. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family He married Lillian Poettker July 2, 1956. She requests with gratitude that memorial contributions survives. WILLIAM ALLEN BYRAM be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Christ Our William Allen “Bill” Byram, 47, of Winfield, Mis- He is also survived by children Catherine Ann Savior Lutheran High School. souri died Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home. Strube, Cynthia Marie (Michael Neff) and Marita Sign the guest book at webleesmanfuneralhome. Bill was born April 22, 1970 to Edward T. and Rose Strube, all of Belleville, Annette Elizabeth com. (William) Craven of San Antonio, Texas, Charles Nancy C. McCullough Byram. A. Jr. (Marilyn) Strube of Ridgefield, Washington He was a graduate of Rankin Technical School. and Mary Louise (William) McCormick of Avon, He worked as an electrician for Vi-Jon Manufactur- Indiana, grandchildren Aaron and Ryan Neff, ing. Bill was the former fire chief for the Winfield- Monument Sales Tonya and Charles “Andy” Strube; sisters-in-law Foley Fire Protection District. He was the owner Jane Strube, Rita Poettker, Martha Kleffner, Lucille of Brushy Creek Farms. Bill enjoyed taking care Cemetery Lettering Krebs, Jane Kampwert, Mary Ann Poettker and of vegetables and fruit trees. Barbara Ann Poettker, nieces and nephews. Bill is survived by parents Nancy Cochran of Custom Design He was preceded in death by his parents, broth- Percy and Edward Byram of Murphysboro, sister ers Marcel (Doris) Strube, Carl (Juanita) Strube, Nicole (Chris) Amenn of St. Louis, maternal grand- mother Lois McCullough of Boise, Idaho and niece Leo Strube and William Strube and sisters Marie RANDOLPH Ainsley C. Amenn of St. Louis. (Joe) Huschle and Mathilda (Art) Dipple. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Ed Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Janu- Cochran. MONUMENT ary 25, 2018 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Memorial services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sat- Home in Freeburg and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, urday, January 6, 2018 at Carter-Ricks Funeral WORKS January 26, 2018, at St. Agatha Catholic Church Home near Winfield. in New Athens. Mass of Christian burial will follow Memorials may be made to BackStoppers or Serving Families Since 1900 wih Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial with Winfield-Foley Fire Protection District, c/o Carter- Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager military honors will be in the church cemetery. Ricks Funeral Home, PO Box 253, Winfield, MO Memorials may be made to the Catholic Relief 63389. Fund. 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 Sign the guest book at carterricksfuneralhome. Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Sign the guest book at rennerfh.com. com. County Journal | january 25, 2018 Page 19 society Bank in Red Bud for and blood tests were Lloyd Thompson monetary donations, given by Shirley Bol- bobbed into Chester af- and others are holding man and Angie Hei- ter paddling his “wash- Sparta senior site Evansville fundraisers. man. tub clipper” 70 miles Also, the call has gone We were happy to see down the Mississippi News out asking for people Boniface Becker was River from St. Louis. activities, menu By Eloise Kueker who have pictures of able to come to our He offered townfolks TUESDAY: Italian beef, 449-2043 a free ride, but no one Activities the family to please meeting. fries, peas, fruit crisp. make copies available. The meal prayer was accepted. January 29-31 WEDNESDAY: Chicken I have said it in the And a shout out to led by new president His goal is New Or- MONDAY: Exercise at sandwich, pasta salad, past but it is still true the several fire depart- Glen Lemmerman, and leans. It took him 26 10. Elaine Hargis card angel food cake. today. Our communities ments that answered we enjoyed a delicious hours from St. Louis club at 12:15. Bingo Prices: Seniors $4, in Randolph County are the call that night. meal of fried chicken fur- to Chester. An inflat- with Linda at 12:30. the best. Whenever a These men and women nished by Duke Kessler. ed tractor inner tube TUESDAY: Art class at others and carry-outs family is in need, every- get very little pay for All members present keeps the tub afloat. 12:30. $6, home-delivered one seems to pitch right what they do but never received attendance James Colvis, opera- WEDNESDAY: Exer- $4.25. in to help. hesitate to put their prizes. tor of a tavern in Walsh, cise at 10. Movie w/pop- Hours: Monday- Recently the Glenn lives on the line to help Birthday gift and received burns on both corn at 10. Congregate Thursday 8-3, Friday and Kristen Wolter others. cards were sent or giv- hands and about the choice. Bingo at 12:30. 8-2. Meal hours 11:30- family suffered a great Thank God we live in en to Red Becker, Mary face when a gasoline Menu noon. loss when they lost caring communities in Diemert and Maxine stove which he was MONDAY: Beef stro- Clothing store: 9-3. their home to a fire. our area. Glascock. pumping up with air ganoff, pickled beets, For more informa- The good news is that Happy birthday to A get well card was exploded. garden salad, fruit. tion, call 443-4020. no one was injured, Jackson Schilling. sent to Dorothy Gross. The explosion shat- and no lives were lost. Congratulations to The meat will be fur- tered all the window Possessions can be Tim Fahay, who was nished by the club for panes in the building. replaced or at least named knight of the February. Most of the tavern fur- substituted. Items like year from the Evans- EAC News niture was removed, S’ville senior site wedding and baby pic- ville Knights of Colum- The seventh-grade but the interior of the Activities TUESDAY: Casey’s piz- tures and heirlooms bus and to his family Prairie du Rocher tour- building was scorched. za, Tex Mex beans, cannot be reproduced, on being family of the nament begins Febru- Dorothy Hilda Braun, January 29-31 MONDAY: Bingo at 10. iceberg salad, peaches. but once again the com- year. ary 2. 17-month-old of daugh- WEDNESDAY: Chicken munity has come to The Evansville Senior Parent/teacher con- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- TUESDAY: Birthday stir fry w/mixed veg- the aid of the family. Citizens met January ferences are from 3-7 liam Braun, died of bingo at 10. etables over rice, man- Area schools, churches 10 at the Legion, with p.m. February 20 and bronchial pneumonia. WEDNESDAY: Wii darin oranges. and organizations are 22 members present. 22. She was survived by bowling at 9. collecting. An account The girls were there Evansville Enterprise her parents, sister Lo- Menu Hours: 8:30 a.m. to has been set up at First and 14 blood pressures February 10, 1939 rain and brother Roger. MONDAY: Rotini lasa- 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. gna, romaine salad, Call 965-3134 extension apricots, garlic bread, 5 by 9:30 a.m. to make is $200. ta’s Bar and Grill in a reservation. Business membership Nashville Thursday. It peanut butter sheet Chester Coulterville levels are silver $75, was a late Christmas cake. and Swanwick gold $100 and bronze celebration due to all of $150. Businesses that us being sick at differ- senior join will be featured ent times. ByNews Diana Cole on our website, quar- Our son-in-law Steve 758-2880 terly newsletter, came Saturday for a center Christmas card and short visit. Elodie and Activities The Coulterville His- will receive a window Daxton Stewart also January 30-31 torical Society is seek- sticker. spent the night Saturday. TUESDAY: I play bin- ing more Dr. Pflasterer If you have any ques- If you have a 3-year- go like it’s my job at 10. stories, memories and tions about your mem- old child or one in WEDNESDAY: Bingo at information that could bership or would like to Headstart contact Di- 10. Nickel bingo after be told on the grand send us your logo email ana Cole for a coloring lunch. opening March 17. cvillehistory@cville- page to be entered into If you want to become cusd1.org. You can visit the coloring contest. Menu a member of the society, our website for updates Condolences to the TUESDAY: Sandwich, you can pick a member- cvillehistory.wixsite. families of Mathew chili, spinach salad, ship: single or couple, com/coulterville. McKinley, who passed fruit salad. $30; 65 or older, $15; David and I had sup- away January 18; WEDNESDAY: Beef students, including col- per at Oakdale Country Margaret Knope, who stew, lettuce salad, lege, $10. Kitchen Wednesday passed away Janu- Harvard beets, biscuit, If you join now, this with Dick Schranz. ary 18; and Michael fruit salad. will run until 2019. A We had lunch with Szostak, who passed Prices at center $4, lifetime membership Joyce Burns at Buret- away January 19. home-delivered $4.25. Lunch is served at 11:30. Call 826-5108 by 9 to make a reservation. Perry County Gold Plate Activities are coming age 60. in Du Quoin. up at the Gold Plate in Gold Plate is located For more information Randolph Perry County. at 721 N. Hickory Street call 542-3511. Marvin Juhl and his marriages band will entertain with bluegrass and country/ Michael John Reyes, gospel music Friday, Thank You Menard, Susan M. Wil- January 26 at 9:30 a.m. cox, Aurora Lunch for the day David J. Hernandez, is Salisbury steak, . Menard, Bobbi R. Horn, mashed potatoes with , .... Creal Springs gravy, carrots and fruit. The cost is a suggest- Love, ed donation of $3.50 for Randolph those 60 and older and Jim & Marge Qualls divorces $5.50 for those under Lisa M. Farley, peti- tioner, Larry D. Far- ley Jr. Dissolution of marriage was granted ncome ax reparation January 4, 2018. I T P Samantha J. Chap- Fast, Accurate Returns • Electronic Filing man, petitioner, Dustin A. Chapman. Dissolu- Walk-Ins Welcome tion of marriage was granted January 4, Buck Real Estate 2018. Jacqueline N. Young, Enterprises Income Tax Service petitioner, Joshua A. Lo Young. Dissolution of 1101 N. Main St. • Marissa marriage was granted January 3, 2018. 618-295-2242 or 1-800-292-2096 Nashville Bridal Expo 11TH Anniversary

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Saturday, February 17 • 10:30am 703 W. Broadway, Steeleville OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, FEB. 4 • 1-3PM 1 1/2 Story Brick & Frame Home, 2 Bedrooms & Full Bath On First Floor, 2 Bedrooms On Second Floor, Full Unfin- ished Basement, Attached 11’x18’ Carport, 7’x18’ Screened Porch, 55’x154’ Lot. TERMS: 10% down day of auction, remainder at closing. Taxes prorated to day of closing. Closing in approximately 30 days. Any statements made day of auction take precedence over any prior pro- moted information. OWNER: Donna Jungewaelter 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 AIMING TO PRESERVE THE SPORTSMAN LIFESTYLE Community Breakfast SHOOTING MATCHES Saturday, January 27 • 6:30-10AM 12 Gauge Standard, 20 Gauge & Adults $7.50 • Children 5-10 $4.00 EVERYONE Children Under 5 Are FREE Pucker Guns (SCOPES ALLOWED) Net Proceeds To Carry Outs Available 12 Gauge No Tighter Than A 0.675 Choke WELCOME Trico Kids For Christ & St. Luke JANUARY 28 - CASH SHOOT Youth Gathering Prepared & FEBRUARY 11 & 25 - MEAT SHOOTS Served By The MARCH 11 & 25 - CASH 22 SHOOTS Men Of St. Luke DOORS OPEN AT NOON-SHOOTING AT 1PM St. Luke Lutheran Church CLUBHOUSE: 6155 WHITE WALNUT • PINCKNEYVILLE CAMPBELL HILL Held In The Church Basement Any Questions? Contact Al Bruns- (618) 246-8045 or Mary Ann Jausel- (618) 559-8883 Keith johnson II Estate Real Estate Cod • Bluegill • Shrimp • Catfish DINNERS QUEEN OF Saturday, January 27 • 10:00am HEARTS 207 Sunset Drive • Sparta Last Tickets Sold At 7pm REAL ESTATE: This is a 2-story, 3-bedroom home. On the main floor is a large living room, kitchen (including Crosley refrigerator/freezer, Whirlpool electric glass-top stove and Progressive Jackpot Frigidaire dishwasher) with dining area and half bath with a washer and dryer hookup. Off the dining area is a back deck. There is also an attached 2-car garage with concrete driveway. $ The second floor has 3 bedrooms with a full bath. The home 663,400 has plenty of closet space. All of this sits on 2 lots. This home has been well cared for. Drawing Thursday, Jan. 25 • 8pm Legal Description: Lots 24 & 25 on Northtown Meadows Subdivision in Sparta, IL, Randolph County, IL. 22 Cards Terms on Real Estate: 10% down day of auction, remainder 50/50 due at closing, approx. 30 days. Taxes prorated to date of Left! closing. Announcements made day of auction take precedence DRAWINGS over prior promoted material. NO OUTSIDE Lawn mower (To be sold after real estate): Live Video BEVERAGES John Deere LA 125, 42” Cut, Hydro w/139.1 Hours Poker & Slots BROUGHT IN! Attorney for Seller: Jason Coffey, Chester, IL, 618-826-5021 Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 Must have wristband to enter large hall. Large hall limited Owner: Keith Johnson II Estate to 400 occupants. Must be 21 or older to enter Legion. Keith Johnson, Adm. Website: American Legion Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 B.B.K. Post 480 Auctioneers: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362 Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575

IL Bingo Lic. Raffle B02445 Bingo $ Every tuesday 2,100 Starts At 6:30pm Tues., Jan. 30 ~ Every Wednesday ~ Queen Of Hearts Progressive Jackpot $ Drawing 7:30pm 68,000 Last Ticket Over 20 Ways To Win! Estimated Jackpot For Jan. 31 Sold At 7:15pm Additional Drawings 6:30pm - 8:30pm Win Over $275 In Cash Prizes • Gun Raffle Chances • Queen Of Hearts Chances Kitchen Open 5pm-8pm Burgers, Tacos, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Salads & Wings Lunch Special Wed., Jan. 31 • 11am - 1pm • Fried Chicken Fish Fry Friday, Jan. 26 • 4pm - 7pm Friday Feb. 2 Mitch & Available Every Day Friends Dine In Or Carry-Out Gaming & Slots 6pm - 9pm Post Kaskaskia VFW 3553 Please Support Your 939 State St • Chester • 618-826-3411 Local Veteran’s Club County Journal | january 25, 2018 Page 21 real estate JK Thompson Co. Innovation & Quality Real estate transactions FOR RANDOLPH F. Chadwick, Barbara Dennis Beavers to neyville Pt NE NE Sec New Homes And COUNTY­ J. McCormick & Judith Karen Beavers & Jill 19 5-1 Pat Laramore C. Korando to Garrett M. Martin SE; NE SE SI Home Solutions Custom Construction County Clerk Todd Berry SE; NW Sec 6 4-5 Consider- LLC to Gail L. Ridge- & Recorder SW; NE NW SW Sec ation $35,000 way, Bruce K. Ridge- Septic System Installation WARRANTY DEEDS 34 6-6 Consideration Chester Investments way, Gail L. Phillips Ken 618-521-6174 Denny K. Cain & $123,200 Inc. to Carlyle Invest- Ridgeway Lts 1-2-24; Justin 618-967-0075 Rosemary K. Cain to Linda Sue White & ments Inc. SE NW Sec Pt Lt 6 Blk 24 Keyes Donald L. Ohms Blk Linda Sue Sward to 18 7-6 Consideration Metcalfs 1st Addn Con- Visit Us On Facebook/jkthompsonco 4 Wm McMillns 3rd Richard Zimmer & $1,825,000 sideration $107,500 S/D; NW NW Sec 6 5-5 Mary C. Zimmer Lts 17 Ronald Matthew Wayne L. Hurry to Consideration $20,000 & 18 Blk 4 Opdyke S/D Cushman Jr. to Diann Tarik Swenson Lt 30 Properties For Sale Sean Dees & Boyd Consideration $93,500 L. Miles & Robert John WW Parks Addn Con- NEW LISTING!!! Sparta commercial, 310 S. Vine Ahlers to Bradley Mary Ellen Brown & Miles NE NW Sec 11 7-7 sideration $1,000 St. ~ 19,000+ Sq. Ft. Commercial Building With Store Front, Schmitz & Rhonda The Rosemary B. Klein Consideration $50,000 Aaron E. Brown to Storage Lockers, Big Item Storage, Office Space, Loading Trentman-Schmitz NE Irrevocable Trust to Garren S. Thurau & Jodi Lynn Ellison Lt Docks, 800 Amp Service $195,000. SE NW SE Sec 11 4-4 Mary Ellen Brown & Stephanie Thurau to 386 Glores 8th Addn TILDEN, 252 N. Centre St. ~ 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, Fenced Consideration $316,836 Derek A. Klein Lt 36 Sara Steele & Sefton Consideration $22,000 Back Yard, Outbuilding On 4 Lots $55,000. Jana F. Mayfield to Kas S/D Steele Lt 6 Blk 6 Matt Carl Lee Melton & Larry A. Burton & Ju- Dennis M. Galle, Cyn- 2nd S/D Consideration Debra Jane Melton to Oakdale, Adams Rd. ~ Two 11.85-Acre Wooded Parcels, dith J. Burton Lts 38 thia L. Gall, Leonard $67,000 David O. McMaster & Great Hunting, Recreational Or Home Sites. $48,000/Parcel. & 39 Fair S/D; SW SE W. Sinn & Kimberly Vicki McMaster Lt 1 Coulterville, 7131 Hydrangea Road ~ Very Well-Kept NW Sec 18 7-6 Consid- A. Sinn to Matthew J. QUITCLAIM DEEDS Blk 18 Rail Road Ta- 4-Bedroom Home On 13 Acres, Pole Barn, Shed, Pond, Fenced eration $126,500 Schaefer & Cynthia Dean L. Lochhead to maroa Addn Consider- Pasture. Perry County, Pinckneyville Schools. $244,900. Nevois Construction K. Schaefer NE SE Sec David Lochhead NE ation $20,020 Inc. to Kyle E. Ehlers 20 4-7 Consideration Sec 30 7-6 James E. Stevenson & New Property Listings Are Being Accepted! See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com Lt 11 Field S/D Consid- $60,000 Erin Stauffer to Sherlyn K. Stevenson eration $232,250 Brad Warhausen & Christopher Stauffer to Bradley H. Helle & For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. First Southern Bank Jennifer Warhausen Lt 28 Eggemeyer 2nd Yukun H. Helle Pt NE Gutjahr Realty, LLC & The Bank of Marion to Lance G. Picker NW S/D SW Sec 13 5-3 Consid- David Gutjahr, Managing Broker to Anna Evans & Earl NW Sec 16 6-5; Lt 10 Wesleyan Rhoades eration $63,000 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 V. Evans Lt 1 Blk 8 Sunny S/D Consider- & Wesleyan Fadler to Sammie G. Kirkland, (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] Torrens S/D Consider- ation $120,000 Wesleyan Fadler & Gary D. Prest & Sam- ation $68,901 Pamela S. Campbell Justin Fadler Lts 11 & mie G. Prest to Jessica Jesica Gentry & Glen A. Campbell to 12 Blk 12 Servant S/D Mason & Jon Mical Schlimme to Tara M. Jackson Nigel Doerge Voges Properties LLC- Mason Pt SW SE Sec Penny Lt 56 Pete S/D & Ashley N. Doerge Lts Voges Building Series 21 4-4 Consideration Consideration $73,500 1, 2 & 3 Wilber S/D; to Kenneth Voges & $76,500 James O. Salger & NW SW Sec 30 5-5 Con- Kenneth Voges Self Samantha Salger to sideration $150,000 Declaration of Trust QUITCLAIM DEED Steven P. Gibson & Michael J. Betker & SW SW Sec 3 4-8 Barry E. Craig to Kel- Rachel R. Gibson Lt Maureen C. Betker to Jackie R. Monroe to ley J. Craig Lts 4 & 5 43 Bussil S/D Consid- Cade M. Wentz & Carol Mary L. Farmer Lts 1 Du Quoin Lake Addn eration $223,000 A. Wentz SW NW Sec & 2 Blk 1 Moffat S/D Susan Justice Strat- Dale C. Chadwick, 7 5-5 Consideration Larry Eugene Mitch- ton to City of Du Quoin Karen S. Serio, Glenn $5,000 ell to Minta M. Res Lts An Illinois Municipal 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Corporation Lt 44 Fair 11, 12, 13, 14, 1, 16 Blk Acres Addn 20 Servant S/D Village of St. Johns Mitchell A. Hammel to John Wild & Linda & Kandace L. Hammel Wild Pt NW NW Sec 573-880-6150 to Jeffrey D. Hammel, 5 6-1 Consideration NO Jason A. Hammel & $2,000 Jennifer L. Bert Lt 33 Lance Christian Birchler S/D Fancher to Lee Ann John M. Loesing, Fancher Pt NE SE Sec TRESPASSING Patricia Bruening & 9 6-1 Hunting and fishing by permit only. James S. Loesing to Carolyn M. Dillow, We Have A Home For You Anywhere, Loesing Family Farms Marlen L. Gendron & Trespassers Subject To Arrest LLC Sec 12; SE Sec 11 Johnny J. Stevens to Through Our Referral System. 5-6 William M. Fallon Lts 32, 33 & 34 Rosendohls FOR PERRY 3rd Addn Call One Of Our Agents COUNTY­ Colten Kuhnert to For Personal Service – Josh Gross Mattie Kuhnert Pt NE County Clerk NE Sec 35 4-3 Florence Kane, Broker Manager...... 967-6516 Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 & Recorder Kenneth L. Kelley, WARRANTY DEEDS Thomas J. Kelley & Dorcas Gruber, John E. Morris to William E. Kelley to Broker Manager...... 559-9147 First Natl. Bk Pinck- Robert W. Kelley Lts 4 & 6 Blk 3 Olde Town Joyce Hagene Dierkes... 534-3457 Estates Don Otten...... 830-2999 For Sale: Robert W. Kelley & Country Estate Christine Kelley to Jane Pillers...... 443-8623 Near Steeleville Thomas J. Kelley Lt Bonnie Ripperda...... 971-5728 Traditional 2-Story 8 EXCEPT MINERALS Semi-Modern, Shaded, 4 TW Mifflins Addn Tim Schulein...... 317-0577 Bedrooms, Full Basement, DEEDS Central Air, Heat, Water, Kim Wesbecher...... 317-2230 Diane David Inde- Insulated & Sided 215 Main Street • Ava • 426-3982 Farmhouse w/Various pendent Co-Executor Or View Our Listings At Additional Buildings Lo- & Michael Kellerman For a list of properties for sale cated On Blacktop Road, Independent Co-Ex- www.Century21.com in southern Illinois go to: Steeleville School District. ecutor to Aaron Lacy www.Realtor.com Situated On 30+ Scenic Lt 83 County Courts tri-county-realty.com Acres, Large Lake & Pond Consideration $67,500 Sparta (618) 443-2211 w/Lots Of Fish & Waterfowl. Chester (618) 826-3421 Call One Of Our Agents For Personal Service – Michael E. Davison Shown By Appointment & Patricia Davison to Perry County (618) 357-2130 Only Upon Presentation Golden Key Realty, Inc. Sam Shaw ...... 618-559-1056 Bk of New York Mel- Equal Housing Each Office Independently Owned & Operated Of A Written Buyer Pre- Opportunity Linda Kranawetter ...... 618-357-0424 Qualification Statement lon, Bk of New York, From A Financial Institution Trustee & CWABS Inc. Jeff Phillips ...... 618-790-4455 Lts 1, 2 & 3 Cuhl Addn; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT REDUCED $279,900 CHESTER - RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Nona Shaw ...... 618-559-9120 Blk C Rail Road Tama- BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. Call 618-922-3630 roa Addn ANTHONY A. RAMOS AKA ANTHONY ANDREW RAMOS, Trish Bicket ...... 618-363-0303 BUENA VISTA NATIONAL BANK and CITY OF CHESTER, Defendants. 17-CH-42 Clay Fuhrhop, Managing Broker ....618-924-1416 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 105 ESTATE DRIVE CHESTER, IL 62233 NOTICE OF SALE Serving Southern Illinois Since 1989 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 5, 2017, the following described Fax: 618-426-3690 real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 18-187-010-00 REALTOR® Like Us On Facebook! Commonly known as: 105 Estate Drive, Chester, IL 62233 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 14, 2018, at 10:00 AM, at the Randolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The Judgment amount is $148,519.17. RANDOLPH COUNTY - CHESTER, ILLINOIS The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Arvest Central Mortgage Company, PLAINTIFF Vs. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale Heather Tschudy as Independent Administrator; et. al., DEFENDANTS payable to The Sheriff of Randolph County. No third party checks will be accept- 17-CH-54 ed. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Prop- NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE erty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser sure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/16/2018, the Sheriff of Ran- not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four dolph County, Illinois will on March 6, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at Randolph (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real County Courthouse 1st Floor 1 Taylor Street Chester, IL 62233, or in a place estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credi- otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Randolph and State of tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to the following described real estate: PIN 13-110-011-00 general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said Improved with Single Family Home real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quan- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1109 Stone St. tity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale Red Bud, IL 62278 613 Van Zant is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resi- CHEStER of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirma- dential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 3 Beds, 1 Bath tion of the sale. for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not Single Family Home The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admon- to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.T he ished to check the Court file to verify all information. subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, $ For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to 74,900 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than Plaintiff and in A“ S IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation $ a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court by the court. 1437 Dogwood Rd., Carbondale ...... 249,900 order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after $ 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any 2271 County Road 5, Chester ...... 115,000 pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 $ would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 1505 Business Hwy. 13, Murphysboro ...... 275,000 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). $ 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers oth- 140 Buttermilk Rd., Ava ...... 699,000 of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession er than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due $ the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time dur- under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 1605 Oak, Chester ...... 87,000 ing any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti- 1011 Park Blvd., Chester ...... $230,000 no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired tled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further $ title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. #6 Pines Rd., Goreville ...... 11,000 community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mort- Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certif- 1607 Oak, Chester ...... $57,000 gagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). Confirmation of the sale.T he successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ 220 Oak Terrace, Chester ...... $179,000 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enti- expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession tled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur- of the subject premises. 1441 Opdyke, Chester ...... $126,900 ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no repre- SALE PENDING sentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admon- 15 Lincoln Blvd., Chester ...... $156,000 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT ished to check the Court file to verify all information. 503 Maple St., Evansville ...... $60,000 TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS- ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- SHAWNEE TRAILS REALTY Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Robin Bert, Broker-Agent Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codi- www.shawneetrailsrealty.com attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that lis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL [email protected] purpose. 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-13220. I3073502 I3074159 573-450-5149 PAGE 22 COUNTY JOURNAL | JANUARY 25, 2018

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FOR RENT: Commercial/ classifiedsPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LAW CENTER a common interest community, the purchaser FOR RENT Office Space. Approx. pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Attorneys at Law of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a 550 sq. ft. $800/month Sale entered in the above cause on 1/16/2018, 813 W. Main Street includes electric, water mortgagee shall pay the assessments required FOR RENT IN SPARTA: the Sheriff of Randolph County, Illinois will Carbondale, IL 62901 by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS and trash pickup. Next 618-529-4000 2 & 3-bedroom mobile to new Wonder Wash on March 6, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at 605/18.5 (g-1). homes in park. Also Laundromat in downtown Randolph County Courthouse 1st Floor 1 Fax: 618-529-3805 mobile home lots in park. Email: [email protected] If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, Sparta. 618-833-0975. Taylor Street Chester, IL 62233, or in a place the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled Private mobile home lots ...... 0-1-15 ...... 0-1-25 for sale. Call Ronnie otherwise designated at the time of sale, County only to a return of the purchase price paid. Johnson. 618-443-3325. of Randolph and State of Illinois, sell at public The Purchaser shall have no further recourse NOTICE TO BIDDERS ...... 0-x-xB auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Sealed proposals for the improvement ONE OR TWO-BED- forth below, the following described real estate: Mortgagee’s attorney. ROOM APARTMENTS Harvest described below will be received at the office SIXTY-FEET OFF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR FOR RENT: Month-to- of the County Engineer at 609 South Chester 24 IN KIMZEY’S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO month tenancy, utilities Street, Sparta, Illinois 62286 until 9:00 a.m. provided. No pets. Ridge CITY OF RED BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY, REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER January 31, 2018 and at that time opened and Waterloo, 618-340-2090 ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN read publicly. or 618-939-7184. Properties JUNE 20, 1962 IN PLAT BOOK “H” AT PAGE 46, ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF ...... 0-x-x Description of Work 2 Bedrooms, RECORDER’S OFFICE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE FOR RENT: House in Name: Township Route 207 (Blair Road) All Appliances Including ILLINOIS. LAW. Chester. Limited to 2 Washer & Dryer. Location: Approximately 2 miles northwest people. Call 826-2534. PIN 13-110-011-00 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection of Steeleville in Road District No. 1...... 1-x-x Improved with Single Family Home Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm Proposed Improvement: Remove and replace MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Water & Sewer, Cable, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1109 Stone St of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed Newly remodeled units the bridge carrying Blair Road over Little Trash Pickup & Red Bud, IL 62278 to be a debt collector attempting to collect a available for rent in Trico Mary’s River. Power Included. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid debt, and any information obtained will be used & Steeleville areas. Plans and proposals forms will be available No Pets, No Smoking by certified funds at the close of the auction; for that purpose. 2-bed, 1-bath units. 618- in the office of the County Engineer. 559-3525. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for I3073502 Beautifully Located By order of the Randolph County Board of ...... 0-x-x In Sparta Off Rte. 4 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality ...... 0-2-1 FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Comissioners. Behind Pizza Hut Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate bedroom apartments in of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of ...... 0-1-25 Sparta. Water & trash On Janna Lane. provided. No pets. Good Credit /References Required the amount paid by the purchaser not to HELP WANTED Background check, exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within references & security 618-205-6786 twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE HELP WANTED: deposit required. Broker is subject to general real estate taxes, special Needing someone to TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT help care for my autistic J & W owned. $425/mo. and assessments, or special taxes levied against RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS $550/mo. 618-791-3289. son in my home. Part- auto ...... 0-x-x said real estate and is offered for sale without IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF time, will train. 618-708- FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed For Rent any representation as to quality or quantity of COREY H. BOYSTER, Petitioner 0452. is now hiring a mobile home. Steeleville title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in Vs...... 1-2-1B HUMAN SERVICE FULL-TIME Mobile Home Park. $360/ In Marissa “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject CRYSTAL M. BOYSTER, Respondent mo. No pets. 573-721- CENTER has two 5710. Two Bedroom, to confirmation by the court. NO. 13-D-127 part-time driver AUTOMOTIVE ...... 0-x-x One Bath If the property is a condominium and the PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF positions available . MECHANIC FOR RENT: Newly foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, DISSOLUTION NOTICE Responsibilities include remodeled, 2-bedroom, Immaculate Home. purchasers other than the mortgagees will be transporting clients to and APPLY WITHIN 1-bath apartments in STATE OF ILLINOIS required to pay any assessment and legal fees from the day program in Steeleville and Trico Partially Furnished. To-Crystal M. Boyster and all who it may Red Bud Monday-Friday; OR CALL area. Call 618-559- Refrigerator, Stove, due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 concern. Take notice that a Petition to mornings, afternoons or 3525 or visit www. ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Temporarily modify joint parenting agreement both. Must be able to southernillinoishome Microwave, Washer If the property is located in a common interest pass an IDOT physical 426-3911 buyers.com. and judgment of dissolution of marriage and ...... 0-x-x And Dryer Included. community, purchasers other than mortgagees petition to modify joint parenting agreement and be between the ages FOR RENT: Office/Retail will be required to pay any assessment and legal and judgment of dissolution of marriage was of 25-75. Contact Mark Bollmann at 618-282- space available March 1. Large Back Yard, fees due under the Condominium Property Act, filed in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, 149 W. Broadway, Sparta 6233. EOE. located next to Shear Available Feb. 1. 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Illinois. Now, therefore, unless you CRYSTAL ...... 0-2-1 Thing. $500 per month If the sale is set aside for any reason, the M. BOYSTER, and will whom it may concern, PART-TIME DRIVER: includes water. Call Sue $600 Per Month Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a file your answer to the Petition in the action or Midwestern Propane in CR/BC Required at 618-443-8346. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall otherwise file your appearance therein, in the Sparta has an immediate ...... 1-1-25B Upon Application have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, opening for a part-time FOR RENT: 2 bedroom said Circuit Court of Randolph County, 1 Taylor cylinder delivery driver. house in Sparta. Call 618-791-1983 the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Street, in the City of Chester, Illinois, within Hazmat CDL required. 618-317-5281. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the thirty (30) days of the end of this publication, Please email resume ...... 1-2-8B purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, a default will be entered against you at any to spartaoffice@ which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed time after that day and judgment entered in midwesternpropane. to the real estate after Confirmation of the com or fax to 618-443- For Rent In For Rent In accordance with the prayer of said Petition. 6403. STEELEVILLE CHESTER sale. The successful purchaser has the sole Jordan D. Gremmels, #6303419 ...... 0-1-25 responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey & Gremmels HUMAN SERVICE Now taking Now taking or other individuals presently in possession of Attorney for Petitioner CENTER is seeking applications applications the subject premises. 1300 1/2 Swanwick, PO Box 191 two (2) part-time Office for 62 years or The property will NOT be open for inspection Chester, IL 62233 Coordinator positions. for 62 years or One position is located older, disabled older, disabled and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the Phone: 618-826-5021 in Chester and the or handicapped or handicapped condition of the property. Prospective bidders Fax: 618-826-5024 other is located in Red regardless of age, regardless of age, are admonished to check the Court file to verify Email: [email protected] Bud. These positions for one-bedroom for one-bedroom all information...... 0-1-25 are 25 hours per week. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Candidate must be apartments. apartments. (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO computer oriented and Free water, have customer service Free water, REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE sewer and trash sewer and trash TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT\ experience. Duties ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN include scheduling pickup. Off-street pickup. Off-street ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF CHESTER, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS appointments, filing and parking. On-site parking. On-site THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL answering telephone. laundry facilities. laundry facilities. LAW. ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. Hours are Monday- Appliances ANTHONY A. RAMOS AKA ANTHONY Friday approximately Appliances For information: Examine the court file 25 hours per week. Visit furnished. furnished. or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & ANDREW RAMOS, BUENA VISTA NATIONAL BANK and CITY OF CHESTER, Defendants. our website at www. For additional For additional Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, ourhsc.org to find out 17-CH-42 more about us. Open information, contact information, contact Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-13220. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 105 ESTATE DRIVE interviews will take place Jennifer Ross at Jennifer Ross at CHESTER, IL 62233 Monday, January 29 I3074159 from 9am-2pm at the (618) 965-3676 (618) 826-2802...... 0-2-1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant Human Service Center, This institution is This institution is 10257 State Rte. 3, Red an equal opportunity an equal opportunity to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the Bud. Please bring your provider and provider and above entitled cause on December 5, 2017, the resume and photo ID employer. employer. 2018 following described real estate, to-wit: card. EOE. Equal Housing Equal Housing NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS LOT 38 OF BIRCHLER’S COUNTRY ESTATES ...... 0-1-25 Opportunity. Opportunity. .Notice to all Owners and Occupiers of lands TO THE CITY OF CHESTER, RANDOLPH lying within the boundaries of the Jackson COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT County Soil and Water Conservation District. RECORDED ON OCTOBER 22, 1971, IN PLAT County REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Notice is hereby given that an Annual Meeting BOOK ‘’I’’ PAGE 66 IN THE RECORDER’S and Election will be held on the 22nd day of OFFICE, OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. FOR SALE: Built-Mor February, 2018, at 7:00 PM at the Davis McCann Permanent Index Number: 18-187-010-00 Journal I Buy Houses! Buildings. 24x40, $8,835; Center, Murphysboro, Illinois. Two directors Commonly known as: 105 Estate Drive, Any Price. Any Area. 30x50, $12,873; 40x60, will be elected to serve on the Jackson County Chester, IL 62233 Your Local Any Condition. $19,472; 50x70, $28,806 Soil and Water Conservation District Board of will be offered for sale and sold at public Erected, choice of colors. Directors. Local Investor 732-8704 or 316-9278 or vendue on February 14, 2018, at 10:00 AM, at the News Leader go to builtmorbuildings. All persons, firms, or corporations who hold Randolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois. (618) 559-3525 legal title or are in legal possession of any southernillinois com. The Judgment amount is $148,519.17. homebuyers.com ...... 0-x-x land lying within the boundaries of the said The real estate is improved with a single IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SALE: Twin- district are eligible to vote at said election, family residence. • MACHINERY BUILDER size adjustable bed. whether as lessee, renter, tenant or otherwise. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by Purchased at Sterling Only such persons, firms or corporations are certified funds at the close of the sale payable to • MACHINIST WANTED TO BUY Mattress Factory eligible to vote. in Herrin. Like new, The Sheriff of Randolph County. No third party • SERVICE TECHNICIAN excellent condition. checks will be accepted. The balance, including WANTED CARS Smoke and pet free. Chris Mohrman, Chairman the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential • CONTROLS SYSTEM ENGINEER Asking $495. Call 618- Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is • NETWORK & COMPUTER With Or 559-1825. District calculated on residential real estate at the rate Without Title ...... 1-1-25 Dated: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR FOR SALE: 1990 Suzuki of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the CASH Samurai. Nice off road, ...... 0-1-25 amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed •ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT runs great. 618-910- $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due 618-578-1721 4411. within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be See website for description of jobs...... 1-2-1B Competitive wages & excellent ASSUMED NAME paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential PUBLICATION NOTICE real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale EOE Apply online at APPLIANCES Public Notice is hereby given that on January or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or redbudindustries.com SERVICES 4, 2018, a Certificate was filed in the office of other lienor acquiring the residential real estate FOR SALE: Refrig- Josh Gross, County Clerk of Perry County, whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate R&M erators, ranges, wash- Illinois setting forth the names and post office arose prior to the sale. The subject property is Heating & Cooling ers, dryers, freezers, address of all persons owning, conducting and subject to general real estate taxes, special propane stoves. transacting the business known as: Ludwig Ag assessments or special taxes levied against Guaranteed Service which is located at 6902 Foxglove Rd., Lowest Guaranteed. Tilley’s said real estate, and is offered for sale without Used Appliances, 518 Coulterville, IL 62237. Price E. Park Street, Du Quoin, Dated this January 4, 2018. any representation as to quality or quantity of 618-578-1721 618-542-6810. Josh Gross title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in Licensed & Bonded ...... 1-1-25B Perry County Clerk “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject ...... 1-1-25 to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. is seeking a T.Roofing W. • Remodeling Construction • Decks • Drywall • Siding RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS BUDSLICK MANAGEMENT CO., INC., The property will NOT be open for inspection. Seamless Guttering • Pole Barns • Barn Repairs Plaintiff Prospective bidders are admonished to check EXPERIENCED Room Additions • New Construction • Garages • Etc. V. the Court file to verify all information. SALESPERSON TRACY LOCKETT, Defendant For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: to join our team Tom Wilhite FREE NO. 2017-LM-132 Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main . Carpenter NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Estimates The requisite Affidavit for Service by Publication Commission based pay with The purchaser of a condominium unit at a 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, exceptional earning potential. Tracy Lockett, defendant in the above entitled judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, Great benefits and flexible hours. (618) 426-9025 case, that action has been commenced in the who takes possession of a condominium unit Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who Randolph County, Illinois, against you by the acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the Come Join Our Growing Dealership plaintiff for a Judgment against you. duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Tracy Lock- of the common expenses for the unit which No Sales Experience...If you have LEGAL NOTICES ett, file your response to the Complaint in said would have become due in the absence of any an outgoing personality, great action, or otherwise make your appearance assessment acceleration during the 6 months IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE therein, in the said Circuit Court of the Twentieth work ethic & willingness to learn. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judicial Circuit, Randolph County, Illinois, held immediately preceding institution of an action LET’S TALK RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, in the Courthouse in the City of Chester, Illinois, to enforce the collection of assessments, and ILLINOIS on or before the 15th day of February, 2018, a which remain unpaid by the owner during Arvest Central Mortgage Company, default may be entered against your at any time whose possession the assessments accrued. Send Resume To PLAINTIFF Vs. after that date and a judgment entered in ac- If the outstanding assessments are paid at any [email protected] Heather Tschudy as Independent cordance with the prayer of the Complaint. time during any action to enforce the collection Administrator; et. al., DEFENDANTS Dated this 29th day of December, 2017, at of assessments, the purchaser shall have no Chester, Illinois. obligation to pay any assessments which Or Apply In Person 17-CH-54 Sherry L. Johnson NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL Clerk of the Circuit Court accrued before he or she acquired title. If this 1221 N. Market • 443-5351 ESTATE Randolph County, Illinois property is a condominium unit which is part of COUNTY JOURNAL | JANUARY 25, 2018 PAGE 23 Openings Available Marissa hires water plant operator

By Mike Trotter Jeremiah Seiber, an- the only candidate village is considering Despite some contro- other applicant for the considered from the the possibility of us- CNA & LPN position, was vocal in beginning. ing solar power at the versy over the deci- sion, the Marissa Vil- his frustration with Based on advice wastewater plant. Vil- Please Apply In Person lage Council passed a the hiring process and from the village attor- lage representatives motion to hire Travis his belief that he and ney, Mayor Moe Cross have met with a com- Liefer as the new wa- other candidates were did not discuss specif- pany called Straight Randolph County ter/wastewater treat- more qualified. ics of any individual Up Solar and will con- ment facility operator, Seiber stated that he but did outline the tinue to explore that Care Center replacing the retiring has more experience general process of ac- option. Bill Yates. and the schooling nec- cepting applications, Council member 312 West Belmont • Sparta The motion passed essary to do the job conducting interviews Laura McMahon an- (618) 443-4351 EOE www.randolphcountycare.com by a vote of 4-1, with and questioned why a and voting to hire nounced that the council member Paul non-resident was giv- someone. Macke Senior Center Sinn voting no and en consideration over Council member has discontinued its Patrick Miesner ab- local applicants. Chad Easton also chicken dinners due to Gateway FS, Inc. has a full-time Seiber was also up- warned that there low profits and a lack position open for a staining. The motion also set that he and others were some rumors of workers. Crops Operations Driver/Laborer contained a waiver of had been sent letters and misinformation Council member Ja- Specializing in loading and delivery of a residency require- of rejection some time being spread around cob Wright reported agricultural products. Postion located in ment normally applied before the meeting Marissa that the coun- on the village’s plans Sparta/Baldwin area. Agricultural to city employees, as where the vote was cil could not comment to install 25 more ra- background, is a plus. The ability to Liefer does not live in taken, making it ob- on. dio-read water meters obtain a CDL with HazMat endorsement is Marissa. vious that Liefer was In other news, the in the near future. required. Great career opportunity. Training, competitive wages, medical, dental, and pension available. Send Resume To: Eric Rohlfing E-mail: [email protected] One Year • 52 Papers GATEWAY FS, INC. Please Enter My Subscription To 220 E. McClurken Ave., Sparta, IL 62286. Fax: 618-443-2183 Please Check One County Journal ❏ New Subscription PO Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 ❏ Renewal Name Ready to go We are growing our family Dara is a 6-month- Address dealership and are looking to add old short-haired some additional positions. kitty who was found, If you have any experience along with her three City State Zip or interest in the following siblings, abandoned areas please apply in person as kittens. She is a ❏ $26.00 For One Year or send resume to sweet and social little Phone [email protected] gal who can’t wait Randolph, Perry Or Jackson County & Marissa to start her new life ❏ $28.00 For One Year VEHICLE SALES away from the shelter. ❏ $33.00 For One Year All Other States If you are interested In Illinois RECEPTIONIST in adopting Dara, ❏ call the Perry County $30.00 For One Year ❏ $2 Discount For Senior Citizens /SECRETARY Humane Society at Online All positions will be full-time with 542-3647. benefit packages.

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Buena Vista National Bank is County Journal Buena Vista National Bank currently seeking a new team is currentlymember toseeking serve as a a new teamFull-Time member to Teller serve as a for both our Chester and Red Bud locations.Full-Time Individual Teller should be customer service oriented with the for both abilityour Chester to multi-task. and Red Bud locations.Teller responsibilities Individual should include be but are not limited to: Tellercustomer transactions, service openingoriented customer with the accountsability and toassisting multi-task. customers with electronic banking products. TellerApplicant responsibilities must be ableinclude to work but are Reaching Over 7,500 Homes flexiblenot limited hours to: includingTeller transactions, Saturdays! openingPick up an customer application accounts at any and of our locations or apply online at assistingwww.bvnb.com/careers customers with electronic bankingEOE products. Applicant must be able to work Online Or In The Mail flexible hours including Saturdays! Pick up an application at any of our locations or apply online at EOE www.bvnb.com/careers County www.countyjournal.org Journal Your Local News Leader 618.497.8272 Page 24 County Journal | January 25, 2018 Sparta High military night Military Appreciation sion. years and donated to Night at Sparta High Veterans will be hon- local military charities. School is Saturday, ored with a short cer- A video tribute of January 27, when the emony during halftime military photos is also boys basketball team of the varsity game. planned to be shown squares off with Maris- All proceeds from t- throughout the game sa-Coulterville. shirt sales and silent on the video board in The junior varsity auction items will be the gymnasium. game will start at 6:15. donated to the Sparta To have a photo This special night will American Legion and featured, email the honor all past and pre- Coulterville VFW. photo to Abbey Miles sent military members Over $4,000 has been at Amiles@sparta. with free game admis- collected in the past two k12.il.us.

For hospice The Sparta Knights of Columbus has donated $3,000 to Hospice of Southern Illinois. The money was raised during a sporting clay shoot at the shooting complex in October. The KC said the money was raised Bedtime routines through the generosity of the shooters taking part in various raffles and Percy Head Start held its parent meeting January 18. The meeting other activities. Above, Dave Leming, the event coordinator, presents the encouraged the use of routines at home. Madison, Greyson, Tatum, Holly check to Jami Mattison of hospice. An additional donation was made to and James Tucker are shown just finishing up their family bedtime Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Gun raffle winners routine projects. are Chris Mincheff, Don Guebert and Matt Hutchinson.

Trico Hall of Fame banquet will include 2004 golf team The Trico school dis- be made by February 1. trict will recognize past Inductees into the ath- amateur standouts and letic hall of fame will current accomplished be Ronny Wettig, Den- graduates Saturday, ise (Goetting) Young February 10 during the and the 2004 boy’s golf Trico High School Hall team. of Fame and Hall of The golf team is Achievement Banquet. made up of Zach Bar- The induction ceremo- low, Doug Bitner, Jeff ny will be at the Camp- Goetting, Jesse Lodge, bell Hill Community Donnie Rednour, Jack- Center. Social hour will ie Smith III, Andrew begin at 4 p.m. with Spiller, Jaime Stocks dinner at 5 and the in- and Dustin Heiple, with duction at 6. coaches Gary Glidewell Tickets are $15 per and Clay Fuhrhop. person, which includes Hall of achievement dinner, and are avail- inductees will be Dr. Pa- able at the Trico unit tricia Vidal, Lawrence office. Thies, Kevin Carroth- Reservations should ers and William Rabe.

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