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Retired coal miners make trip Co-owner of Riess to St. Louis for Patriot hearing Ford killed in wreck It was an active day for orga- joined with Patriot. They fear A Marissa businessman, Jef- nized labor Tuesday as the bank- that they will lose their insur- frey Riess, 50, was killed in a ruptcy hearing for Patriot Coal Retirees fear ance because they are now in- one-vehicle crash in Belleville moved from New York City to St. sured through Patriot and that Saturday, January 26. Louis. loss of health the Patriot executives were once Illinois State Police said the ac- The close proximity of the hear- with Peabody and Arch. cident occurred at about 6 p.m. ing allowed six bus loads of re- insurance if “We never worked a day for Pa- on Route 15 in the eastbound tired coal miners to make a trip triot,” said Rieckenberg. lanes just west of Green Mount to St. Louis to protest. They have bankruptcy Peabody, in a letter to the edi- Road. not been able to attend the hear- tor running in the County Jour- Police said Riess was driving ings in New York that were held is granted nal this week, states that the his small SUV at a high rate of beginning in July and continued matter is between the UMWA speed on the four-lane highway through December. A federal Six busses in all took about 500 and Patriot, which is an indepen- when the vehicle went out of con- judge allowed the change to St. retired miners from throughout dent company. Peabody agrees trol, ran off the side of the road, Louis, and Tuesday was the first southern Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, that the retirees all worked for went into a ditch and rolled sev- hearing in that city. Kentucky, Alabama and West companies that are now part of eral times before coming to rest The retired miners are asking Virginia to the city, and they re- Patriot. on the driver’ side. Peabody and Arch coal compa- mained outside the federal Rieckenberg, who has been fol- Riess was taken to St. Elizabeth nies to keep their word on the courthouse on 10th Street. Mem- lowing the Patriot bankruptcy Jeff Riess Hospital in Belleville where he labor contracts they signed with bers of other trade unions were closely, said about 17,000 retir- was pronounced dead. vives. the union years ago, calling for there, as well. ees or their widows would be af- Riess was co-owner and opera- He lived in Belleville, and the fu- lifetime health insurance ben- Police made several arrests, as fected in the outcome of the tor of Riess Ford in Marissa, a neral arrangements are under the efits for miners. some protestors sat down in the bankruptcy matter. He also family owned business that was auspices of Moll Funeral Home in The UMWA says Arch and street. Those arrested included noted that coal miners are cov- started almost 50 years ago by Mascoutah. The funeral is Thurs- Peabody are connected to Pa- UMWA International President ered in a 1946 federal law, stat- his parents, Don Riess, deceased, day morning at St. John United triot, and if Patriot’s bankruptcy Cecil Roberts. He and the others ing that coal mine retirees are and his mother Jean, who sur- Church of Christ in Mascoutah. goes through, their retiree con- were reportedly charged with to have health insurance benefits tracts, and their health insur- civil disobedience. all their lives, and that law is still ance benefits will be voided. The UMWA says Patriot is con- on the books. Roger Rieckenberg of Willis- nected to both Peabody and Meanwhile, the UMWA has Tuesday storm damage ville was one of an estimated 110 Arch. They say Peabody formed filed lawsuits against Peabody local coal mine retirees who Patriot. Arch, they say, formed and Arch in connection with the The storm that blew through In Percy, a large tree was blown made the bus trip to St. Louis. Magnum Coal, which then Patriot bankruptcy case. the area Tuesday night did cause onto a house in the southeast part some damage. of town. Ben Feazel said he was at Two semi-truck trailers on the work when the storm hit but northeast edge of Steeleville were found the extensive damage when blown over. A carport roof was he arrived home. Baldwin arsonist sentenced to prison also blown off a house in Steele- New Athens pastor called as Cole character witness ville. Continued on Page 5______By Greg Myers Rieckenberg also called proba- cause of these fires,” said A Marissa man, formerly of tion officer Heather Steele to the Gremmels. “This is strictly a prop- Baldwin, was sentenced January stand to testify. erty damage case. He needs treat- 25 to four years in prison after “When asked to talk about his ment for his alcohol problem, and previously admitting to two crimes, Andrew Cole became ex- he will not get that while incar- counts of arson. cited like he was enjoying talk- cerated. He needs to be out work- Andrew Cole, 22, pleaded guilty ing about the incidents,” testified ing, so he can start paying these November 27 to starting the Au- Steele. “He showed no remorse for victims back. I ask the court for a gust 29 fires in Baldwin. They were his actions.” sentence of probation, along with at Erwin Koenig’s shed and at a va- Cole’s defense counsel Jordan treatment plus restitution.” cant house owned by then mayor Gremmels countered Steele’s tes- Brown handed down the sen- Steve Bunte. A third count for set- timony by calling St. Paul tence of four years in prison, ting a fire at the Evangelical Pres- Lutheran Church of New Athens along with two years of supervised byterian Church was dismissed with Pastor John Lukomski to the release, the payment of court costs the right to be filed again. stand. and a $1,000 fee each to the state Since new State’s Attorney Jer- “I have known Andrew for seven fire marshal, the Randolph County emy Walker was Cole’s defense years, and he has never caused Sheriff’s Department and the Bald- attorney earlier, the Illinois Attor- any trouble,” said Lukomski. “Af- win fire district. ney General’s office prosecuted ter this incident, Andrew ex- Cole was also ordered to pay $495 the case at no cost to the county. pressed remorse for his actions to in restitution to Koenig for items Eric Rieckenberg of the attorney me. He said he was drunk and in his shed that were destroyed. general’s staff asked Circuit didn’t know why he did what he “This sentence is necessary to The Ben Feazel home in Percy Judge Richard Brown to hand did. Obviously, he has an alcohol deter others,” said Brown. “While down the maximum sentence of problem.” Andrew Cole has no history of seven years. Gremmels also argued that his criminal activity and no one was “Cole’s conduct threatened seri- client would be better served by physically harmed, this could Simon’s taskforce will ous harm to residents of getting probation instead of time have been a terrible disaster. Citi- Baldwin,” said Rieckenberg. “A in prison. zens of Randolph County don’t strong sentence is needed to de- “Andrew Cole has no prior con- have to put up with people burn- hold one shoot in Sparta ter this type of conduct.” victions, and no one was hurt be- ing down their buildings.” Earlier this month, Congress- man Bill Enyart announced the formation of a taskforce to study Dr. Gary Benedict named Marissa gun violence and what would be Another Illinois the best way to stop it. Shortly after the Sandy Hook group will study chamber’s most valuable person School shooting, Vice President Joe Biden put together a federal gun violence Margaritaville was the theme of task force to talk about gun vio- the Marissa Chamber of Com- lence. merce’s annual dinner meeting Now Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila cealed carry. The law was declared held last Saturday. About 150 Simon has jumped on the band- unconstitutional in December by people attended, and many wagon by announcing the forma- a three-member panel of the 7th dressed in Jimmy Buffet or beach tion of yet another group to talk U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and attire. about firearm violence. Her mis- the state was ordered to pass a law The highlight of the evening sion will include one gun safety allowing concealed carry within was the naming of Marissa’s most session held at the World Shoot- 180 days. valuable person. The honor this ing and Recreational Complex in Attorney General Madigan has year, as announced by attorney Sparta. asked the full 7th Circuit Court for Bill Norton, went to Dr. Gary Members of Simon’s group is review, but lawmakers are work- Benedict. The award goes to an in- comprised of Illinois lawmakers, ing on legislation in response to dividual who has shown signifi- predominately from Springfield the court order and other high- cant contribution to the better- north. Group members closest to profile gun control issues such as ment of Marissa and the sur- southern Illinois are Representa- an assault weapons ban. rounding community. tive Charles Meier of Highland Simon’s group will be hold meet- Benedict, a retired chiropractor, and Senator Andy Manar of Bun- ings in various communities was born and raised in Marissa. ker Hill. around the state. Members plan to He was a standout athlete at Meier and Representative Tom meet with gun owners, hunters, Marissa High School and received Demmer of Dixon are the only families impacted by gun vio- the Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete two Republicans in the group. lence, domestic violence preven- Award. Simon said her group plans to tion advocates, mental health ex- After graduating from college, view the different perspectives perts and law enforcement offi- he returned to Marissa and oper- and try to bridge the geographi- cials. ated his chiropractic office for 35 cal divide on gun ownership and They say they also plan to learn years. use in Illinois. how to safely operate a firearm at He was the first chairman of the She said the group will meet the World Shooting and Recre- Marissa Coal Festival, a 30-year with stakeholders on all sides of ational Complex in Sparta. member of the Marissa Lions the gun control debate as the leg- The Illinois State Rifle Associa- Club, was active in Boy Scouting islature considers a law that tion and the Illinois Council through high school and as an could allow law abiding Illinois Against Handgun Violence plan to adult. He served as fundraising citizens to carry concealed fire- meet with the firearms working chairman for the annual Friends Above, from left, are Kelly Wissehr of the chamber, Bill Norton, arms. group in the coming weeks to out- who announced the winner of Marissa’s most valuable person. He Illinois is the only state in the line their priorities for concealed Continued on Page 5______is Dr. Gary Benedict and Randy Elser of the chamber. nation with a law banning con- carry legislation. Page 2 County Journal January 31, 2013 CJJ POLICE

Police blotters Serious injuries Variety of calls for Angela Harlen, 40, of Coulterville was arrested Tamaroa was cited January January 24 by Coul-terville fire departments 24 by the Perry County police for theft. He was in several local Sheriff’s Department for jailed. The Steeleville Fire De- A forklift caught fire. improper lane use and no **** partment was called out at Damage was minor, and vehicle insurance. Carl A. Shaver, 31, of Ava traffic accidents about 11:45 Monday to the the cause is unknown. She was given a notice to was arrested January 24 by Harold Harmsen property At 10:30 p.m., firemen appear in court. the Randolph County Two people were flown an accident January 27 at north of Steeleville. were called to 713 E. Col- **** Sheriff’s Department on a to St. Louis following a about 9 a.m. Harmsen was trapped in- lege, the home of Jackie Cynthia Littlepage, 51, of warrant for failure to ap- head-on collision north of According to the Perry side his recreational utility Wallace. The fire was in Sparta was cited January 24 pear in court on a previous Pinckneyville on Route County Sheriff’s Depart- vehicle, which was about a the home’s attic and was by Sparta police for retail charge of driving while li- 127 Friday afternoon. ment, a car driven by Levi mile from his house. likely caused by an electri- theft. She posted bond. cense revoked. He was Perry County Sheriff Craig, 21, of Coulterville Those responding re- cal problem. **** jailed. Keith Kellerman said the was on Hollyhock Road. moved Harmsen, and he The fire was contained to Lee C. Washington, 21, of **** crash is still under inves- When the car started was taken to the Chester the attic, and there was mi- Sparta was arrested Janu- Jason S. Hatley, 26, of tigation, but he did re- across a bridge, it fish- hospital to be checked for nor damage, according to ary 24 by Sparta police for Lenzburg was arrested lease a description of tailed, ran off the road any injuries. Fire Chief Brian Adams. possession of cannabis and January 24 by the Randolph what police believe hap- into a ditch, continued **** **** on a city warrant for non- County Sheriff’s Depart- pened. down the ditch until it hit A garage was destroyed A Pinckneyville woman payment of fines. He posted ment on a warrant for theft Kellerman said a ve- a culvert then overturned, by fire in Chester January escaped a house fire early bond. and criminal damage to hicle driven by Bridgette landing upright in a field. 26 . The alarm was sounded Wednesday morning, but At the same time, property. He was jailed. Deering of Nashville, was Craig had minor inju- at about 7 p.m. her house is a total loss. Cambrea Brown, 20, of Bond was set at $15,000. northbound and, for un- ries but refused medical The garage at Mullins Fire Chief Jim Gielow Sparta was arrested for **** known reasons, crossed treatment. Road and Erskine belonged said the alarm was driving while license sus- Frankie R.S. Robertson, the center line striking a **** to Julia Russel and was sounded at 12:17 a.m., and pended, improper registra- 41, of Steeleville was ar- southbound vehicle State police are looking fully engulfed in flames the fire was at 207 S. Main, tion and expired registra- rested January 25 by Steele- driven by Jessica Hellige for a car that caused an when firemen arrived. the home of Chetlene tion. She was given a notice ville police for aggravated of Granite City head-on. accident January 22 at Fire Chief Mike Lochhead Calder. to appear in court. battery of a senior citizen. Following the collision, about 4:50 p.m. on Route said the fire is under inves- Gielow said Calder had **** He was jailed. Bond was set Hellige’s vehicle spun 4 at Lenzburg East Road. tigation. been asleep. A noise woke Rick Zacheis, 52, of at $50,000. into the path of a third ve- Marissa police said a “It had electricity to the her up, and she found her Sparta was ticketed Janu- **** hicle driven by Rayle car overturned, hit an- meter loop but none in- kitchen fully engulfed in ary 25 by Sparta police for Christina M. Wunderlich, Barnfield of Salem, strik- other vehicle then fled the side,” said Lochhead. “A flames. Gielow said she did driving while license sus- 38, of Chester was arrested ing it head-on. scene. Police are looking neighbor heard a couple of suffer burns and smoke in- pended. He was stopped af- January 25 by Chester po- The Pinckneyville Fire for a Chrysler Avenger. small explosions and called halation and was taken to ter his vehicle, which was lice on a Randolph County Department was called to No names were available. 911.” the hospital but was ex- towing a trailer, struck util- warrant for deceptive prac- the scene to extricate **** A four-wheeler and lawn pected to be released later ity lines in the 700 block of tice. She posted bond. Deering and Hellige from A tractor-trailer acci- tractor in the garage were that day. East Fourth Street. **** their vehicles. dent in Marissa January lost, and a car parked about “The fire started in the He was given a notice to Barbara L. McConachie, Both were flown from 22 at 6 p.m. caused the 500 30 feet away sustained back of the house, and it appear in court. 53, of Sparta was arrested the scene to a St. Louis block of Pinckneyville some heat damage. was in full flames when we **** January 25 by the Randolph hospital. Barnfield re- Road to be closed for a **** arrived,” said Gielow. Shawn Jones, 26, of Du County Sheriff’s Depart- fused medical treatment. time. The Coulterville Fire De- “That is where the electric- Quoin was arrested Janu- ment on a warrant for un- A one-month-old child The trailer of the truck, partment was called to the ity entered the house. We ary 27 by Sparta police for lawful delivery of a con- was riding in Hellige’s ve- driven by Alan Agee of St. Nick Jackson house at 302 are also not sure if the driving without a valid trolled substance and un- hicle. The child was trans- Louis, struck a large tree S. First Street January 29 at storm had anything to do driver’s license. He was lawful possession of drug ported to the Pinck- branch, ripping the trailer 4:15 p.m. with it.” given a notice to appear in paraphernalia. She was neyville hospital and later open like a tin can, ac- A fire had started in an Gielow said the fire is not court. jailed. Bond was set at to St. Louis for observa- cording to Marissa police. electrical box. It was con- suspicious, but he called in **** $21,000. tion. It was not believed The street was closed for tained to one room, and the fire marshal’s office to Alexa Davis, 16, of Percy **** the child suffered any in- about an hour while the damage was minimal. pinpoint the cause. was ticketed for failure to Bengamin G. Van Mil, 20, juries. fire department and city **** Some pets—birds and a Sparta firemen were reduce speed to avoid an of Baldwin was arrested **** workers removed the cat—perished in the fire. Ice on a bridge in Perry called to two fires January accident after a collision January 26 by Baldwin po- branch. There were no in- Du Quoin and Tamaroa January 27 at Market and lice on a Randolph County County was the cause of 25. juries. fire departments assisted Main in Sparta. She col- warrant for failure to ap- The first was at 9:45 p.m. lided with a vehicle driven pear in court on a previous on the Walmart parking lot. Pinckneyville. by James Deatherage, 29, of charge of possession of an Coulterville. alcoholic beverage by a **** minor. He posted bond. Bryan Rice, 31, of Pinck- **** Cases terminated neyville was arrested Janu- Ricky G. Carle, 30, of ary 29 by the Perry County Coulterville was arrested Sheriff’s Department for ob- January 26 by Coulterville in Randolph court Music Lessons structing justice concern- police for theft. He posted ing a traffic incident. He bond. was taken to jail pending **** The following cases have purchase/possess liquor by bond. Lester D. Boswell, 48, of been terminated recently in a minor, dismissed. **** Marissa was arrested Janu- Randolph County circuit Anthony Jung of Sparta, Gretta Bast, 55, of Marissa ary 26 by the Randolph court. knowingly damage prop- BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ALUMNI was cited January 15 by County Sheriff’s Depart- Garrick Fairchild of erty, guilty, fine, restitu- PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR Marissa police for driving a ment for DUI and failure to Chester, knowingly dam- tion. vehicle with an obstructed reduce speed to avoid an age property, guilty, condi- Talia Minton of Carter- With More Than 25 Years Of Experience windshield and front side accident. He posted bond. tional discharge, restitu- ville, possession of can- Has Openings For Students Of All Ages windows. **** tion; battery, guilty, condi- nabis, court supervision, **** Hardy B. Hammonds, 28, tional discharge, court fine. Guitar • Bass • Banjo • Piano • Violin Brandon Weekley, 21, of of Red Bud was arrested costs. 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Jamie Newton of lice for illegal transporta- ary 27 by Chester police on Judy Dyke, Percy, reck- Robertsville, Missouri, tion of alcohol, on a St. Clair a Franklin County warrant less conduct, guilty, fine; DUI, court supervision, County warrant for DUI and for failure to appear in court DUI, dismissed. fine. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN on Randolph County war- on a previous charge of driv- Jack Hille of Percy, crimi- Jeremy Rettig of Cutler, rants for felony theft and ing an uninsured vehicle. nal trespass to land, court DUI, court supervision, We’ll Restore Your Vehicle Quickly felony criminal damage to **** supervision, fine. DUI school, fine. property. Amy R. 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Vuichard, 33, of Monuments & Workmanship January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 3 Meth conviction gets Chester woman seven years in prison MassiveMassiveMassiveMassiveMassive MeatMeatMeatMeatMeat SaleSaleSaleSaleSale A Chester woman was sen- counties. methamphetamine con- tenced to seven years in Evidence entered at the spiracy. Two other cocon- Friday & prison January 25 in U.S. trial and sentencing estab- spirators have pled guilty 7am-6pm District Court on a metham- lished that Reed was in- and are awaiting sentenc- Saturday February 1 & 2 phetamine related convic- volved with others in the ing. USDA tion. manufacture of metham- The ongoing investigation Whole In-The-Bag is being conducted by the Whole In-The-Bag Penelope J. Reed, also phetamine. Reed purchased BONELESS known as Penny Warren, Jackson and Randolph pseudoephedrine pills for SELECT 7-9 Lb. Average 38, was convicted by a jury county sheriff’s depart- others to use in the manu- BONELESS Cut & Bulk September 13, 2012 on one facture of methamphet- ments, Chester and Mur- 11-14 Lb. Average Wrapped Free count of conspiracy to amine. She also allowed her physboro police depart- Cut & Bulk manufacture methamphet- Chester residence to be used ments and the Drug En- Wrapped Free amine and three counts of for the manufacture of forcement Administration. Pork $$$ 191919 The Crawford County BeefBeefBeef possessing pseudoephe- methamphetamine. BeefBeefBeef $ 99 222 Lb. drine, knowing that it At sentencing, the district Sheriff’s Department and Lb. Loins would be used to manufac- court found that Reed was Robinson Police Depart- RibeyesRibeyes 6 RibeyesRibeyesRibeyes Whole In-The-Bag ture methamphetamine. responsible for over 230 ment also assisted. The case was assigned to USDA Whole In-The-Bag FROZEN The offenses occurred be- grams of pseudoephedrine. Certified Fine-Ground SELECT BONELESS tween September 2006, and Seven coconspirators have Assistant United States At- Single Pack October 2011 in Randolph, previously been sentenced torney Amanda Robertson Jackson and Williamson for their involvement in the for prosecution. Ground Sirloin Pork Chuck Tip Roast 81% Spare Ribs 9-10 Lb. Avg. $ 59 11-14 Lb. Average Sparta council hears pitch to Lb. Cut & Bulk $ 99 2 Wrapped Free $ 99 2 Lb. 1 Lb. lower worker insurance cost Frozen Breaded Ready-To-Cook Most of the Sparta City $5,000 donation for last Council meeting Monday year’s program. He ex- Catfish Chicken Breast night concerned discussion Council gets plained how the money was Fritter Chunks about a possible way the used and asked if the coun- Nuggets city could save money on its report on little cil could again donate Whole In-The-Bag employee health insurance. $5,000. No action was $ 89 league football, SELECT BONELESS 5 Lb. $ 99 Howard Danzig of Ches- taken. Box 5 5 Lb. Bag terfield, Missouri talked Commissioner Linda Bos- 9 Boneless about his organization, seeks repeat of ton noted that the city is Beef Strips Cut & Bulk Wrapped Free Employees Committed to $5,000 donation taking applications for a Cut & Bulk Pork Controlling Health Insur- swimming pool manager, Wrapped Free $ 99 ance Costs. assistant manager, life 9-10 Lb. Average 5Lb. Sirloin $ 79 Danzig talked about how for Sparta’s employees. guards and concession 1 Lb. employers such as munici- “It is really a manage- stand workers for the pool. Covered Wagon Roast palities overspend for ment, not an insurance, is- She said it should open on Sliced Slab $ 49 health insurance. His orga- sue,” he said. time in May this year. 17 Best Choice nization puts together a Danzig asked if he could It was also noted that a 10 Lb. Box cost management team to put a cost model together public hearing will be held Bacon IQF Boneless, Skinless work more directly with the for the city while the city February 11 at 6:30 p.m. health industry, including could talk to other compa- before the city applies for a Chicken medicine. nies or cities he works with. grant for sewer construc- Danzig had already stud- No action was taken. tion upgrades. 1 FREE $ 99 ied some Sparta insurance The council also talked City Coordinator Corey Tenders 6 figures and said the city about upgrading the city’s Rheinecker said letters are spends about $40,000 a web site. The cost from Sh- being sent to Sparta resi- Coke Or Pepsi $ 99 month for employee health annon Johnson Graphics dents from Homefield En- 2 Liter Product Breasts 3 Lb. Bag premiums. He said his plan Communications of Indiana ergy about electricity it will $ 5 With Coupon & 10 Purchase would change no employee would be $4,600 plus $125 supply to those who want it. 100% USDA Fresh Cut Beef & Pork benefits but would “allow for each additional page. Homefield was the success- Good At Dave’s Food Center Only With No Solutions Added Expires Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 the city to buy health ser- Maintenance for the site is ful bidder for Sparta and all Prices Good vices at wholesale.” He said $40 an hour. other towns and Perry While Supplies Last! Sorry, No Rain Checks the city would get discounts The matter was tabled un- County for the bulk pur- by going directly to the til more information and chase of electricity. The let- wholesaler. proposals from local compa- ters contain opt-out forms “You now pay premiums nies can be gathered. The that those who want to stay for services you are not us- upgrade would be paid out with Ameren can sign and Dave’s Food Center ing,” said Danzig. of the hotel tax money. send back to Homefield. If Celebrating 30 Years In Business! He said the city needs to Rich Goddard, president anyone does not get a letter first find out how much of the Sparta Little League by this time, and wants to 306 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3813 money insurance compa- Football Association, opt-out, they should call nies spend on health care thanked the council for its Homefield at 866-694-1262. GO RED for women 2013 Featured Speaker: Scott Hinze, D.O., General Surgeon “It’s Not All About Red; Sometimes It’s About Pink”

Free Gifts & Lots Of Also Employee of the year Prizes Rachel Sadler Amy Bowen has been selected as the 2012 employee of the year for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Bowen began her career as a part-time telecommunicator in Social Worker 1997 and became full-time in 2000. In 2004, she was named office deputy, and her duties put her in charge of the civil process division. Currently, she is in charge of “What’s Stress & Anxiety payroll and budgeting. The award recognizes professionalism, attention to detail and dedication to serving the people of Randolph County. The presentation was Doing To You? Let’s made last week by Sheriff Mike Hoelscher. Learn To LIVE With It” Sparta Glitter tickets on sale Tickets are on sale for the Night. Domenica McDonald at 443- Tuesday, February 26 Friends of the Sparta Pub- Money raised will help 2575 or Peggy Petkas at lic Library Glitter in the purchase materials, com- 443-3525. 6:00-8:30pm Night dinner and auction. puters and other informa- For more information call The event will be February tion services at the library. the library at 443-5014 or CHESTER COUNTRY CLUB 9 at the Sparta Lions Club. Tickets are $35 per per- email spartaillinoislibrary The theme is Light Up The son. To purchase tickets call @gmail.com. Seating Is Limited. Don’t Wait Too Long! Dinner Catered By Tia Reid & Memorial Hospital Disaster preparedness meeting $15 Admission By Reservation Only Jim Rasor, chief meteo- it is taken to the meeting. For More Information And To Register Please Contact rologist at Channel 3 news It was one short year ago Gwendy Garner, Director Of Community Relations in Carterville, will be at the Will be in that the leap day storm hit First United Presbyterian Harrisburg. HCE members (618) 826-4581 extension 1373 Church south of Pinck- Pinckneyville say Perry County residents neyville February 14 at 10 should be aware and pre- Sponsored By a.m. pared for unpredictable Rasor will speak on disas- February 14 weather. ter preparedness. He is be- Those who want to stay for ing hosted by the Perry The program is open to the lunch should take a salad MEMORIAL HOSPITAL County Home and Commu- public. Weather radios will dish to share. 1900 State Street • Chester • 826-4581 nity Education Association. be programmed or reset if There is no cost to attend. Page 4 County Journal January 31, 2013 CJJ OPINIONS Ameren spokesperson said utlity didn’t want to supply power

hose people who no- roe, an Am- When Even though the issue of T ticed last week that a eren com- Gibbs-Mon- bulk purchase passed in the subsidiary of Ameren submit- munity rela- roe spoke to November election, and the ted the low bid for electricity tions coordi- Homefield Energy is Willisville, initial price is lower than it is in a bulk purchase for several nator, told why didn’t on Ameren bills today, a lot local towns and unincorpo- the Willis- she note of people voted no. They are rated Perry County might un- ville Town a subsidiary of Ameren that Ameren suspicious of formerly mo- derstandably have some ques- Board, has a subsid- nopolistic utility companies tions. “Ameren iary, namely such as Ameren. During all the promotion for doesn’t care where you get make money in the business. Homefield, that would be bid- Now that Homefield (Am- town councils and boards to your electricity. We will still Homefield will supply electric- ding to supply power? Maybe eren) will be the supplier, approve resolutions calling be the company that delivers ity to all of those towns and Ameren does not want to be in while we were told that for a referendum on the bulk it to you and we will continue rural Perry County that passed the electricity business, but its Ameren did not want to be in purchase matter, it was said to maintain the lines.” referendums seeking the bid- subsidiary sure does. the supply business, will there Ameren did not want to be in She said Ameren makes no ding and bulk purchase last How does one distinguish be more no votes in April? the electricity supply busi- money on the supply of elec- November. More towns and the home company from a sub- There will certainly be more ness—only the transmission of tricity. rural Randolph County will sidiary? The public’s percep- people who are suspicious of power. But apparently its subsidiary vote on the same question in tion of Homefield will just Ameren, that much is for sure. Last March, Tina Gibbs-Mon- Homefield Energy wants to the April election. deepen its distrust of utilities. Who can blame them? I was fortunate to know Bud Super Groundhog Bowl Day nother of my music polka, The Beatles, or ach year on Febru- you wonder what would A mentors passed away swing. Nothing threw him. Eary 2, Punxsutawney happen if Groundhog Day last week. Leo “Bud” Miget There was a big-band job Phil emerges from his bur- actually did fall on Super of Perryville died at the age or two where Bud’s wife row at daybreak on A Musing Bowl Sunday. Never fear, of 86. It’s My Joan, a fabulous singer her- Gobbler’s Knob in Punx- this happened February 2, Some of you might re- self, would belt out Glenn sutawney, Pennsylvania. 2011. At that Super Bowl, member Bud as a piano Turn Miller-era standards. What Crowds of people are there View the Green Bay Packers player or the guy who tuned a treat that was. to greet the groundhog and defeated the Pittsburgh and repaired the piano in After Mr. Ward died, the cheer him on. Of course, Steelers 31-25. your school, home or By Larry Willis combo moved in another nobody wants him to see By Martha Baker Peebles It would be fun to mix church. As a certified piano direction. That brought in his shadow, get scared and Super Bowl Sunday and technician, he spent a lot of three of Bud’s four daught- hightail it back to safety. Groundhog Day up a little time in this area. er’s, Marcia, Susie and This behavior predicts six Granny from “The Beverly and have a Super Ground- To me, he was one of—if Mimi. Man, could they play more weeks of winter Hillbillies” is not doing the hog Bowl party. Folks not the most talented—mu- and sing. weather. If he doesn’t see cooking). The meatloaf is could add some Super sicians I’ve ever shared a Bud Miget They also played at my his shadow when he actually made from Bowl favorites like hot stage with. and LeeAnn’s wedding cer- emerges and chooses to ground beef but shaped buffalo groundhog legs, I first met Bud when I was emony and reception. They stay in the open, an early like a groundhog with ol- chips with spicy ground- about 14. Dick Ward, my always had let me sit in with them at spring is in the forecast. ives for eyes and pecans hog dip, groundhog school band director, asked the party, until LeeAnn Groundhogs are also for claws. Groundhog cheese balls and cocktail me to play drums at a gig at came up and playfully known as woodchucks or shaped cookies are fun for groundhog meatballs and the Carbondale Elks Club. a smile dragged me off the stage. whistling pigs because of kids to make, and likewise, wieners. It was the first time I had We have a great, though the high pitched noise groundhog cupcakes What if we had an NFL played in a non-school set- posed, picture of that in our they make to communi- made with chocolate icing, team called the Ground- ting, and Mr. Ward was the on his face wedding album. cate with each other. They chocolate chip eyes and hogs? After all, football is only other musician in this Eventually, the girls left are actually kind of cute nose, peanut halves for played on the ground and combo that I knew. I was the nest, and we all pursued and unassuming little teeth and pecan pieces for some players do hog the scared to death, to say the and kind different musical interests. creatures. I bet Phil always ears. ball. Instead of relying on least. The Miget family talent wonders what all the fuss Games for kids could in- Punxsutawney Phil, we Mr. Ward introduced me continues to be passed is about every year when clude tracing their shad- could add another event to the others in the group, word for down. I attended Bud’s February rolls around. ows and shadow play on a to help us get rid of winter. cautioning me not to shake Catholic wake Monday Celebrating Groundhog wall. Instead of Hot Potato, If it turns out to be sunny, their hands on stage be- night. Mimi and her daugh- Day can be as simple as they could play Hot the Groundhog players cause that would be a tip-off everyone ters sang a hymn to their watching the news to see Groundhog and pass the might forfeit the game and that I hadn’t worked with father/grandfather. The har- Phil do his thing or the groundhog (hopefully, a decide not to come out of them before. mony was impeccable. So 1993 Bill Murray classic stuffed animal) around to their dugout for fear of Along with Mr. Ward on pected and got me through was Mimi’s keyboard ac- “Groundhog Day” movie the music. When the mu- seeing their huge shad- sax, there was Joe Stanes the night. companiment. or throwing an elaborate sic stops, whoever is left ows. Let’s face it, a hulk of on trumpet, Charles “Did- I had the privilege of play- Except for the circum- party. Fortunately, this holding the groundhog is a football player in all his dles” on bass fiddle and ing with those guys off and stances, it was good to see year it falls on a Saturday. out. This continues until padding would make for a Bud on piano and organ. on for about eight years. the Miget family again after This gives party planners there is only one person threatening shadow. I didn’t know many of the They taught me a lot. Bud so many years. a good reason to go left, and he becomes the Hopefully, it would be songs by name, but these always had a smile on his So, Bud, I will drink a toast groundhog wild. winner. cloudy and the ground- well-seasoned, talented lips and a kind word for me. to you. You are the reason I A good party menu This year, Groundhog hogs would run onto the musicians made me feel as I marveled at his style, wish I would have learned might include groundhog Day is dangerously close field without fear, to bring comfortable as could be ex- whether it be jazz, big-band, to play piano. meatloaf (don’t worry, to the Super Bowl. Makes us an early spring!

the patients, as well as pro- It’s about Patriot viders and staff, at Red Bud I will never be a sports fanatic Editor, County Journal: Regional deserve recogni- The County Journal’s re- he time is fast ap- my thing to do. When the Letters tion every day. They are the cent article, “Coal Pen- reason I choose to work in T proaching when we Cardinals bowed out of the sioners Urged to Rally,” ne- will be hearing all about playoffs, I quit watching. healthcare. glected key points about To The It is a privilege to be part high school and college Motor sports once caught the Patriot Coal bank- of an organization that basketball playoffs. It’s Editor’s my fancy. The United States ruptcy and repeated false called March Madness or Auto Club used to have all serves the community. claims made by the United Editor Our mission is to provide something like that. of the big name drivers. Mine Workers of America quality care and excellent Yes, I enjoy sports, but not Space In the 1970s, I used to get (UMWA) regarding Patriot like some sports fanatics. I pit passes to the stock car customer service. We will Coal’s health care benefits. continue to strive to pro- take my sports in a limited By Jerry Willis and Indianapolis car races The simple fact is that nothing about it. way. at the Du Quoin State Fair. vide nothing but the best. this issue is solely between I am 91 years old and need Shane Watson, CEO People often ask me if I That is because I was in the the UMWA and Patriot my telephone for emer- saw a particular high media. Red Bud Regional Coal, and it will be decided gency purposes. Hospital school or college game. My I talked to A.J. Foyt, the by the courts. Vera Sherbert answer is always no. You I’m a homer Unser brothers and other There are several other Ellis Grove could not pay me to go to a famous drivers. It was key facts to keep in mind. Rees book high school or college sport great. They were sports Patriot Coal is an inde- Editor, County Journal: of any kind. I am just not team she rooted for. stars. pendent company, has The Dream Act Some people might re- interested. She said she quietly Today, I don’t even know been for more than five Editor, County Journal: member a beautiful field of If I’m still around, I’m sure pulled for Trico, but her many names of the drivers. years, and it was highly I can’t understand why colorful dahlias where that will change when my sons already are involved in USAC is seemlingly one of successful after its launch. Senator Dick Durbin and Casey’s store in Tilden is grandsons play. We already Sparta sports. She should the minor players in the The employees and re- other senators are worried now located. go to their Little League have been rooting for sport, and there are so tirees in question by the about passing the Dream People came from miles games. They are fun. Every Sparta at the basketball many foreign drivers that I UMWA all worked for com- Act that makes it affordable around during the fall to grandparent gets a kick out game in my book, I jokingly have lost interest. panies that are part of Pa- for illegal immigrants to go see the unique dahlias be- of watching his grandkids told her. NASCAR never really ap- triot Coal. to college in the U.S. longing to Ardell and in friendly competition. In sports, I am strictly a pealed to me, and I don’t Peabody has lived up to What about the young Harriet Rees, owners of The other night, my homer. I like professional usually watch its races. I its obligations on this is- men and women here who Rees Floral Shop in Tilden. daughter and her family baseball and football but miss those exciting days of sue and continues to do can’t afford college? Is ev- I have authored a 60-page only when the St. Louis big name racing. went to a Trico-Sparta bas- so. erything based on votes? book with pictures of Dad’s teams play. To watch San So my sports appreciation ketball game. Shea gradu- Most importantly, a pro- I see where 71 percent of hobby that turned into a Francisco play the Yankees is very limited. Picky, picky, ated from Trico but lives in cess is in place to decide Hispanics voted for Demo- thriving business. It is in the World Series was not picky. Sparta. I asked her what Patriot’s future and its ob- crats in the last election. called “Ardell Rees—the ligations. The outcome What a world we have for Man and his Legacy,” and will be decided not by pub- leaders. it tells the story from losing Policies Of The County Journal River Stages lic grandstanding, but by Stella Joyce Wolfe his wife and little daughter the court system. Waterloo to his marriage to Harriet A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. The Mississippi At Chester Vic Svec Larry Willis & Jerry Willis - Owners/Publishers Flood Stage 27 Ft. Senior Vice President Continued on Page 5 Greg Myers - Editor Jan. 24 ...... -.7 Investor Relations and Corporate Patient PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY Jan. 25 ...... -1.2 Correction: Jan. 26 ...... -1.2 Communications, 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 Recognition Day In last week’s edition, a Jan. 27 ...... -.8 Peabody Energy (618) 497-8272 Editor, County Journal: caption regarding David Jan. 28 ...... -.4 February 1 is National Pa- Voelkel after a tree fell on Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be published. Jan. 29 ...... -.2 tient Recognition Day, and him in Coulterville had A telephone number is also required for verification. Letters Jan. 30 ...... 2.7 Phone problems as CEO of Red Bud Re- some errors. Voelkel is and news items are published at the discretion of the editors. Editor, County Journal: gional Hospital, I want to All copy will be edited. The County Journal does not publish from Fayetteville not poetry. Can someone do some- express my appreciation to Belleville. Also according Classified advertising must be prepaid except for estab- County Journal thing about the recording I the community for allowing to Voelkel’s wife, Jeffrey lished accounts. Political and certain other advertising must (USPS 549-110) keep getting when I make us to care for you and your Broshears was the one that be prepaid. is published weekly on Thursdays for local calls? loved ones. got the tree off of him not Any person or organization holding a money making event 60¢ each issue,$22.00 per year in When I call locally, I ei- When you choose to re- the Coulterville Fire De- and wanting it advertised in the County Journal must discuss Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties, ther get a busy or a record- ceive care from Red Bud partment. their promotion with the advertising department. Generally, $24.00 per year in Illinois, $29.00 per ing that states the number Regional Hospital, Red Bud if the organization charges for the event, goods or services, year elsewhere, by County Journal, is no longer in service and Regional Care or our medi- Clarification the County Journal charges to advertise its event. Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, has been disconnected. cal staff members, you are Last week, the story about Letters advocating a candidate or referendum will be pub- Illinois, 62272. Periodicals postage lished as a letter to the editor until two weeks before an elec- However, I know the num- supporting our mission to Stan Musial visiting in tion. Within that two weeks such promotions will be published paid at Percy, Illinois. ber is in service. I get the be here, in this community, Evansville stated in the pic- only as paid advertisement. POSTMASTER: Send address same results on a lot of calls caring for our friends, fami- ture caption that one boy Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so in a paid ad- changes to County Journal, Box 369, I make. lies and neighbors. was identified only as Toby. vertisement. Thank you notes will not be included in news 1101 East Pine, Percy, Illinois I have called Frontier, and Although Patient Recogni- His full name is Toby stories. 62272. they tell me they can do tion Day is only once a year, Stefani. January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 5

Alert for senior citizens Hope’s Red Leash DOG & CAT GROOMING Illinois agency January & February Special Paw-de-cure! BATH ONLY Call Hope Today For Details Like Us On Facebook! warns of scam Tuesday-Saturday Illinois Department on including bank informa- Noon-8pm Aging Director John Holton tion,” said Holton. is warning seniors about an In fiscal year 2011, the attempt to steal their mon- state received 6,205 reports ey. According to Springfield of suspected elder financial police, two elderly women abuse and exploitation, 1 Mile North Of Steeleville ‘T’ • 317-3737 fell victim to the scam. which accounts for 57 per- In two recent cases, a man cent of all reported cases of reportedly called and told abuse against elders. the victims he works at The agency administers their bank. He got the vic- the Bankers and Seniors $ tims to share information Against Financial Exploita- 10 OFF from their bank statements tion training program. The Any Wally Bag and told them he believed a training is now required to While Supplies Last! bank employee was stealing teach staff at Illinois banks from their accounts. He and credit unions to iden- asked for their help to catch tify and report suspicious the person. circumstances. The man convinced the Since the training became Cards, Gifts & More! victims to make cash with- a state regulatory require- drawals from their ac- ment in 2011, several scams Call To Ask About A Fundraising Opportunity! UMWA official arrested counts then meet with him have been uncovered and We are now scheduling Saturdays for church, school, United Mine Workers International President Cecil to give him the cash. The prevented. or any organization trying to raise money. Call for details! Roberts, right, was among those arrested for civil man got away with almost Anyone who suspects that disobedience Tuesday during a protest in St. Louis. The $7,000. an older adult is being mis- 1371 Sparta Center Drive • Sparta • 449-2027 UMWA and its retired miners are concerned that the “A good rule of thumb is treated should call the Illi- Monday-Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 9am-4pm • Sunday Closed Patriot Coal Company bankruptcy proceeding, now to never give anyone who nois Department on Aging taking place in St. Louis, will lead to their losing health calls on the phone or sends 24-hour Elder Abuse Hot- insurance benefits. The story is on Page 1. email, personal information line at 866-800-1409. Computer 1515 classes to 20 New GSI Bins be offered In Stock at Marissa library By Carol Mercer The Marissa District Pub- lic Library will offer free computer classes starting Saturday, February 23. They will be taught by Jamie Phelps and continue for the following two Satur- Better Than days. There is a $5 reservation Winter Discounts fee that will be refunded when the classes are com- We Service What We Sell plete. Reservations can be 2452 Old Orchard Road Jackson, MO Over 70 years made at the library. combined experience Two classes will be offered 573-204-1955 in Grain each day. The first will be [email protected]@ yahoo.com Handling Equipment from 1 to 2 p.m. and the sec- agrisystems.org Prest celebrates 100 years ond from 2:30 to 3:30. There Viola Prest, formerly of Tilden and now living at Rosewood Village in Swansea, will be a half hour break in was surprised when many of her friends came to visit January 21 in honor of her between. 100th birthday. Prest was given a crown and declared queen of the party. Pictured The first class February in front on the left is Melanie Portz. In the middle from the left are Shirley 23 will be computer basics. ARTHUR INSURANCE Mulholland, Prest, Judy Etling, Lola Mae Behnke and Carol Prest. In back are The 2:30 class will be basic We Invite You To Stop In And See Linda Jones, Betty Gimber, Carolyn Dorf, Patricia Knop and Melvin Paul. To send Word. Prest a card, mail it to 100 Rosewood Village Road, Swansea 62226. Classes March 2 will be ARTHUR JENNIFER internet use, email and intermediate Word. ASHBROOK SMITH The March 9 classes will Continued from Page 1______be on ebooks from Amazon Storm... and Barnes and Noble and Several trees were toppled ning into blown-down trees Many garbage totes and how to conduct a job Auto by the storm. There were or trees hitting vehicles in debris were scattered search. Health reports of two vehicles run- Randolph County. throughout the area. The library is trying to pro- vide the public and library Home patrons with these pro- grams. There are nine pub- Business lic computer stations, but people can take their own laptop computers if they Arthur Insurance Is Proud To Represent These wish. Leading Companies, As Well As Others. Sheriff

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award 107 N. Market • Sparta • 618-443-2352 These trailers were overturned Tuesday night. They are just north of the Gilster- 4 East Water • Pinckneyville • 618-357-2553 Mary Lee pasta plant in Steeleville, but they do not belong to Gilster. s’ship Randolph County Sheriff www.arthurinsurance.com Mike Hoelscher will be awarding one $5,000 schol- arship. The scholarship is Marissa dinner...Continued from Page 1______through the Illinois Sher- iff’s Association. DAILY of Scouting campaign in Benedict provided free The Benedicts now live in The scholarships must be Marissa, was chairman of the medical services and ath- Red Bud. applied to tuition, books Kaskaskia District for several letic training services to all The night also included and fees. The student must years and chairman of the Marissa High School and several beach-themed be enrolled full-time at a specials Scouting golf tournament. other area student athletes. games, contests and a meal. certified college or univer- sity in Illinois. - WEDNESDAY - Applications are available at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department or Fried Chicken online at ilsheriff.org. DINNER Students must complete the application, answer the essay question and return 3 Pc. Chicken all documentation to the w/Mashed Potatoes $ 95 sheriff’s department by & Veggies 5 March 10. - FRIDAY - TUESDAY Letters... $1 1 lb. Alaskan Fish From Page 4______DINNER $ 95 Jones, their family and his Includes Slaw & Fries endeavors in music and TACOS 6 church. The story is about a man - SATURDAY - with only a sixth-grade education who accom- plished so much. STEAK NIGHT The book also contains a Ribeye And New York Strip DVD of pictures of Rees’ most beautiful dahlias set to music. Anyone can contact me at GABBY’S PO Box 692 in Coulterville 62237 or call 758-2879. Dealer Jim McMahon, left, with Cindy Graul of Jim and Cindy’s bar and restaurant BAR & GRILL in Marissa, are involved in a shells on the beach raffle during the Marissa chamber Jim Rees 214 W. Main Street • Ava • 426-3000 dinner meeting. Coulterville Page 6 County Journal January 31, 2013 CJJ SCHOOL N EWS School menus Students COULTERVILLE lettuce, sweet potato fries, February 4-8 peaches, Rice Krispie treat. Breakfast TUESDAY: Chicken nuggets, on dean’s MONDAY: Breakfast pizza, mashed potatoes, gravy, cereal, toast, milk, juice. broccoli and cheese, apple- TUESDAY: Sausage, egg and sauce. list cheese biscuit, cereal, milk, WEDNESDAY: Chili, corn juice. chips, celery and cucumbers, Several local students WEDNESDAY: French toast mandarin oranges. were named to the sticks, cereal, ham, milk, THURSDAY: Macaroni and president’s and dean’s juice. cheese, meat balls, peas, baby lists at McKendree Univer- THURSDAY: Pancakes, syr- carrots, mixed fruit. sity in Lebanon for the fall up, cereal, sausage, milk, FRIDAY; No lunch. School 2012 semester. juice. improvement day. Dismiss at Students named to the FRIDAY: Yogurt, cereal, muf- 11:30. president’s list include fin, milk, juice. Paige Brocaille of Tama- Lunch TRICO ELEMENTARY MONDAY: Taco soup, corn & HIGH SCHOOL roa, Lucas Giacomo of tortilla chips, broccoli, sliced February 4-8 Coulterville, Whitney pears, snickerdoodles, milk. Breakfast Laur of Scheller, Jeremiah HS alt, beef patty. MONDAY: Breakfast pizza, James and Ryan Weber of TUESDAY: Corn dog, garden juice, milk. Marissa and Nickie Mur- spinach salad, seasoned TUESDAY: Sausage, egg and phy and Mallory Sommer peas, apple wedges, milk. HS cheese biscuit, fruit, milk. of Red Bud. alt, chicken nuggets. WEDNESDAY: French toast To be eligible for the WEDNESDAY: Beef and sticks, syrup, fruit, milk. president’s list, students noodles, mashed potatoes, THURSDAY: Breakfast pizza, Members of the Pinckneyville Community High School pompon squad include baby carrots, blueberry oat juice, milk. must achieve a 4.0 grade muffin, pineapple tidbits. HS FRIDAY: PBJ pocket, choco- Sierra Benbrook, Deanne Brand, Sarah Carlson, Madison Coleman, Haley point average for the se- alt, corn dog. late chip muffin, juice, milk. Johnston, Katie Kovic, Ashley Maxey, Shelby Morgenthaler, Bailey Nippe, Taryn mester. THURSDAY: Chicken quesa- Lunch Pabst, Callie Priebe, Alexis Ruffino, Emma Smyth, Sydney Stanton, Kaitlyn The students named to dilla, salsa, tortilla chips, MONDAY: Chicken tenders, Sweeney, Jordyn Wieland and Laci Zeidler. the dean’s list include orange wedges, milk. HS alt, baked beans, fruit, milk. Mindy Allen, Bethany hot dog. TUESDAY: Pepperoni pizza, Robinson, Austin FRIDAY: Cowboy cavatini, broccoli and cheese, fruit, Vuichard and Corrie tossed salad with romaine, chocolate chip cookie, milk. P’ville Pompon girls do well Hagene, all of green beans, banana, roll, WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti O’s, jelly, milk. HS alt, chicken cheesy bread stick, spinach Coulterville, Jordan Beck- taco. salad, fruit, milk. ley and Allie Valleroy of THURSDAY: Hamburger, at state dance competition Sparta, Brittany Bieri of ST. MARK’S French fries, fruit, milk. Prairie du Rocher, Dennis February 4-8 FRIDAY: No lunch. Dismiss Pinckneyville Commu- Friday’s prelims. The Pinckneyville squad Breeding Jr. of Ruma, MONDAY: Hamburger or at 11:55. nity High School March- The squad competed in featured its competition Kevin Schaefer of Evans- cheeseburger, French fries, ing Panther pompon girls the finals Saturday plac- kick routine. ville, Sophia Stellhorn of mixed fruit, cookie, milk. SPARTA HIGH competed in the first IHSA ing 6th. The squad is coached by Red Bud and Drew Dudek TUESDAY: Chicken Alfredo, February 4-8 state competitive dance fi- In the contest, all forms and Kimberly Spencer of green beans, pears, bread, Breakfast Rhonda Hicks and milk. MONDAY: Waffles, syrup, nals. of dance including kick, Stephen Cannedy. Tawmi Pinckneyville. WEDNESDAY: BBQ ribs, sausage, fruit, milk. Thirty squads qualified Jazz, pom, hip-hop and Conley is the squad’s cho- To be named to the for state finals and ad- bun, baked beans, apple- TUESDAY: Sausage biscuit, lyrical competed in one di- reographer. dean’s list, a student must sauce, milk. fruit, milk. vanced to the top 10 in vision. earn a grade point average THURSDAY: Pizza, salad, WEDNESDAY: Homemade of 3.60 or higher. pineapple, milk. donuts, fruit, milk. FRIDAY: Taco, soft shell, THURSDAY: Scrambled eggs peas, peaches, vanilla pud- with cheese, toast, jelly, juice, ding, milk. milk. FRIDAY: Oatmeal, toast, jelly, STEELEVILLE fruit, milk. February 4-8 Lunch Breakfast MONDAY: Football nuggets, MONDAY: Cereal, cinnamon touchdown fries, fieldgoal toast, juice, milk. corn, superbowl sundae. TUESDAY: Egg, ham and TUESDAY: Chili, crackers, cheese biscuit, juice, milk. carrots, celery, peanut butter WEDNESDAY: Pancake, treat, oranges. sausage patty, syrup, juice, WEDNESDAY: Pepperoni milk. pizza, salad, ranch, pine- THURSDAY: Biscuit, gravy, apple. juice, milk. THURSDAY: Hot sub, pret- FRIDAY: Cereal, donut, juice, zels, baked beans, peaches. milk. FRIDAY: Ham/cheese on bun, Lunch chips, scooby snack, fruit MONDAY: Hamburger, tube. Dismiss at 11:30.

On dean’s list COSLHS wraps up Brittany Hammel of Steeleville has been Lutheran Schools Week named to the dean’s list National Lutheran in the College of Business form Friday evening at St. at SIU Carbondale. She is Schools Week will wrap up John’s Lutheran School in at Christ Our Savior Luth- a junior at SIU, majoring Red Bud. in business marketing. eran High School in Evans- National Lutheran ville with a rally. The rally She is also employed as Schools Week is an annual an instructor at the will be Friday, February 1 celebration designed to at 10 a.m. in the school motorcycle safety driving connect the ministries of facility at the college. gym. the Lutheran parochial The band Sibling Har- Hammel is a 2010 grad- school system in the U.S. uate of Steeleville High mony will headline the The theme for the 2013 cel- St. Mark’s celebrates ALT Week event, performing for about School. She is the ebration is Baptized for this St. Mark Lutheran School teacher Cindy Nebel, left, is shown with Emily Brown 500 students, teachers and daughter of Leah Ham- Moment, taken from Acts in front of Kelsey Cowan, Addie Harris, Sydney Castens and Karley Kothe. All parents from the five mel of Steeleville and 2:38-39. aged quickly on senior citizen day during All Lutheran Tournament week at St. Lutheran schools in Van Hammel of Chester. For more information on Mark’s school in Steeleville. Randolph County. Christian education in Sibling Harmony con- Randolph County, call St. sists of Kim, Kurtis and John’s Lutheran School in Kevin Bueltmann, who per- Red Bud at 282-3873, Trin- form original Christian ity Lutheran in Prairie at NEED ROCK? songs. They use guitars, 282-2881, St. John Lutheran drums, vocal harmonies Chester at 826-4345, St. ROCK • DIRT • SAND • LIME • TOP SOIL and multi-media during Mark’s Steeleville at 965- their performances. 3838 or Christ Our Savior in Meeting Customers By Accident! Quality Service & Prompt Delivery! The band will also per- Evansville at 853-7300. Watch For Something New Tailgate Spread Coming Soon! STEELEVILLE INCOME TAX PREPARATION STONE, INC. Just 20 Minutes Free Terry & Misty Conway, Owners/Operators Fast, Accurate Returns • Electronic Filing 965-9050 Walk-Ins Welcome From Chester Estimates

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A Trico High School stu- pulsion. minors dent has been expelled for The student is accused of the rest of this school year possession with intent to and the first semester of distribute illegal drugs. liquor next year. The expulsion will be held The school board held a in abeyance if the student The role adults play in special meeting January 28 attends an alternative keeping alcohol out of the to act on the student’s ex- school. hands of children is now further defined, as new sanctions took effect Janu- ary 1. The law covers adults who Chester board acts allow minors to have alcohol in their homes. Violators of the Social Host on personnel issues Law, will be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and subject Several personnel deci- The Family Medical Leave to a fine of not less than $500 sions were made January Act requests from Robin when they knowingly autho- 17 at the Chester school Renfroe and Jenny Krantz rize or permit underage drink- board meeting were approved by the board. ing in their home. If the drink- Haley Williams was hired High school assistant ing results in great bodily as a speech pathologist for principal Terri Franklin harm or death to any person, the district. The board em- and Mandy Kueker gave the individual is subject to a ployed Curt Gilpin as assis- the school board an up- Class 4 felony. tant track coach at the high date on the district’s cur- However, a person will not school. riculum. be in violation if he or she has taken all reasonable steps to prevent this activity from oc- curring. Also, no charges Marissa students will be filed if assistance is requested from law enforce- ment after discovery of the illegal activity. can earn degree “Statistics show that Marissa High School jun- upper classmen to earn friends and family remain iors and seniors will be able their high school diploma the primary source of alco- to take part in a fairly new and an associate college de- hol for underage drinking,” Marissa donation recruiters program under the direc- gree at the same time while says Illinois Liquor Control Marissa’s pint-sized heroes show off the watches they received from the Red Cross tion of Southwestern Illi- attending SWIC classes in Commission Executive Di- for getting donors to the January 10 blood drive. The class that secured the most nois College. The program Belleville or Red Bud. rector Gloria Materre. “Just donors was Dave Leidner’s third-graders, who will be rewarded with a story hour. is about a year old. The board also heard the as our liquor licensees are The pint-sized heroes are, from left, bottom row: Joshua Leemon, Taylor McGranahan, At its January 15 meeting, transportation report on punished when selling to Layla Green and Tanner Middendorf. Second row: Allison Kessel, David Schnei- the school board agreed busses. They are all said to minors, all adults will now dewind, Gramm Rees and Libby Mesch. Third row: Olivis Leemon, Nolan Cathcart, that Marissa would take be in satisfactory condition. be subject to penalties Bree Portz and Desta Harris. Fourth row: Kade Portz, Grace Middendorf and Sky part in SWIC’s Running Fuel bids were opened. should they provide alcohol Blakey. Top row: Kyleigh Landi, Chris Landi and Tyler Lewis. Not pictured are Ashton Start program. The contract goes to Huel’s to minors.” McGranahan, Mackenzie Reuter and Ashlyn Cathcart. Photo by Carol Mercer. The program allows the Fuel in Carlyle. Why we had many one-room schools A book written by William On December 5, 1838, John Parks, Sam Gordon SIDES METAL Thomas and published in 1835 tells a lot, in days gone and 22 others petitioned to by, about how schools were the county to alter the Illinois had to agree to founded, funded and super- school district known as the RECYCLING vised in Illinois, including Hopewell School District to Randolph County. the following. congressional mandate Rte. 3 North • Chester, IL In order to become a state, Its new location would be Illinois had to agree to the on the southeast corner of that Section 16 in every 618-826-5600 laws enacted by Congress Section 31 in Township 5S and the Ordinance of 1818, R5W and be known as the Effective Monday, January 28 which was about grants or Salem School District. township had to be set Our New Business Hours Will Be: money to the states for the David Hathorn, A. Donal- Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am to 5pm purposes of establishing son and 26 others request- education. ed a school district at the aside for education Saturday 9am to 1pm Congress required Section township line near the We Will Be Closed On Tuesdays & Thursdays 16 in every township to be home of Robert Tindall set aside for the use of its (with other identification large at that time. As many tablished, setting aside spe- inhabitants as schools. markers included) to be as four or five members of cific townships is one rea- School laws were revised in known as Exium School one family would be in son there were so many WE BUY: 1829 and again in 1835, District. school at the same time. An one-room schools in Ran- continuing to set aside Sec- All of the school requests average class was 20 to 25 dolph and other counties. ALUMINUM CANS • SCRAP ALUMINUM tion 16 and requiring were granted by the county children ranging in age This information was provided CAR & TRUCK BATTERIES • BRASS school trustees and super- board, and superintendents from 5 to 16. by the Randolph County Genea- intendents for each town- and trustees were elected The way the law was es- logical Society. COPPER • LEAD • STAINLESS STEEL ship. and appointed. On December 4, 1838, The county commission- Robert Clark submitted a ers at the time were Harvey request that a school sys- Clendenin, William G. Hizer tem be set up and called and Sam Douglass. Union School District. Farming families were

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TRICO ELEMENTARY Lauryn Gruenewald, Jillian Stromeyer and Chloe Thies; STEELEVILLE Jacob O’Riley, Shea Petrow- Nicholas Meyer; seventh Second Quarter King, Nikolis Lissimore, seniors, Klayton Bunsel- ELEMENTARY ske, Carlee Weir, Lauren grade, Karson Colvis, Adrian- High honors—third grade, Jordan Martin, Riah Olson, meyer, Jacob Crabtree, Second Quarter Welge, Jacob Wingerter, na Fedderke, Curtis Meyer, Cameron Arbeiter, Madison Dylan Reeder, Ryan Smith, Lane Dierks, Rachel Edgar, 4.0—fifth grade, Alexandria Adeline Blechle, Cierra Montana Rose, Gwendolyn Arbeiter, Kody Behnken, Morgan Snider, Alexis Jeremiah Froemling, Kate- Hinnerichs, Kaelyn Rubach, Creason, Ronin Doiron, Sterrett, Tristan DeLay, Keegan Brooks, Kassidy Thies and Dakota Ticer. lyn Garver, Lauren Hoyt, Haley Shrum, Jacob Sutton Ethen Eggemeyer, Zack Maddison Hoffman, Brandon Bunselmeyer, Christian Mikayla Korando, Rebecca and Jordan Wilson; sixth Houghlan, Seth Levan, Katy Wright and Joslyn Aber- Byrd, Dylan Compton, Lehnhoff, Blaine Lepere, grade, Rachel Bradley, Gavin Liefer, Avery Runge, Andrew nathy; eighth grade, Brianna Brooke Davis, Adreanna TRICO JR. HIGH Kenneth Loos, Lisa Luehr, Conway, Jackson Hamilton, Schwarting and Brock Will- Bachmann, Cassandra Ever- Edgar, Harris Ehlers, Dalyn Second Quarter Clint Reiman, Alex Reus- Kiersten Lutz Bradley Mevert iams. ding, Matthew Woods, Mal- Eilers, Sydney Farris, High honors—eighth cher, Julie Robertson, Kylie and Julia Niepert; seventh 3.75-3.51—Christopher lory Casten, Kelli Hersch- Skylar Guetersloh, Levi grade, Kristin Bunsel- Rodriguez, Tess Rogers, grade, Sydney Hood, Grace Lang, Jack Weir, Randuy bach, Haley Middendorf, Guy, Claire Hamilton, Rhett meyer, Jacob McClurken Katelyn Thies, Lucan Van- Knop, Alexis Middendorf, Kueker, Jenna Bierman, Emily Tudor, Brennan Jones, Brooke Korando, and Jackson Renner; sev- Pelt and Lucas Watson. Brandon Middendorf and Aaron Hanna, Ryn Petrow- White, Kaitlyn Dillow, Claire Marisa Kranawetter, enth grade, Michael Fisher, Honors—freshmen, Katelyn Myers; eighth grade, ske, Allison Rowold and Junger, McKenzie Shina- Adison Lange, Wilson Hunter Hanks, Jade Krana- Patricia Arbeiter, Hadley Hunter Fedderke and Pat- Chase Strong. bargar, Kendra Martinez, Lodge, Alanah Matheny, wetter, Eleanor Kuhlman, Ehlers, Hannah Ehlers, rick Rohlfing. 3.50-3.26—Ashley Wagner, Baylee Modglin and Christo- Kolten McBride, Michael Hailey Nagel, Alexis Smith, Hank Garver, Michaela 3.8—fifth grade, Dylan Hill, Sydney Korando, Kylie pher Young. McCubbin, Sarah Neff, Au- Colton Titsworth, Ryan Gipson, Tori King, Trenton Jake McBride, Hunter Smith Liefer, Bailey Miscuraca and Honorable mention—fifth tumn Ogle, Lane Reiman, Vogt and Keeley Winters; Koch, Tyler Lavender, and Eric Stegmann; sixth Gage Bollmann. grade, Kierra Gross, Karl Grace Shockley, Shaelee sixth grade, Madisen Ebers, Nathanael McMillan, Bran- grade, Kylie Ernsting, Mel 3.25-3.00—Lindsey Mattingly, Stacey Shipley, Swisher, Jason Tanner, Elizabeth Froemling, Cor- don Misselhorn, Grace Mulholland and Ashleigh Schroeder, Matthew Smith, Cordelia Stirnaman, Amryn Madison Taylor and bin Guthman, Katlin Gale, Patterson, Breauna Smith, Stegmann. Calvin Clendenin, Clayton Nehring, Brandon Schwier, Damien Williams; fourth Jacob Lodge and Lacey Lacey Smith, Christopher 3.75—seventh grade, Taylor Richelman, Wyatt Roth, Hayven Donnell, Kimberly grade, Alayna Anderson, Westerman. Stahl, Megan Welty and Dagner, Madison Haertling Kaylee James, Logan Mit- Holz, Chloe Page-Keim, Bran- Brianna Busch, Kelsey Honors—eighth grade, Thomas White; sopho- and Shane Middenforf; chell, Taryn Baker, Parker don Bower, Austin Schwe- Carter, Ethan Clover, Ross Autumn Beckner, Mikayla mores, Skylar Barnett, eighth grade, Taylor Cream- Knippa, Elyzabeth Mitchell, izer, Shaun Shipley, Brittany Coleman, Reagan Couch, Brasel, Kate Doubleday, Mark Bell, James Brasel, er, R.J. Smith and Dustin Emma Valleroy and Addison Millmann, Wesley Parker, Colby Davis, Isabella Brandon Fricke, Alexander Brett Bunselmeyer, Chase Sutton. Wachtel. Autumn Lett, Sierra Loyd, Fisher, Rayahna Foutch, Jines, Landen Korando, Cheatham, McKenzie 3.6— sixth grade, Zachary Shawnell Madison, Russel Andrew Froemling, Kreed Hunter Lodge, Stephanie Cheatham, Blair Coleman, Knop. SAINT MARY’S McCormick, Molly Rowold, Gale, Gabriel Granstaff, McCaleb, Hayden McGlone, Philip Denault, Grant 3.5—Seventh grade, Caylyn CATHOLIC Faith Bailey, Kara Kampfi, Myah Kelley, Bailey Tonya Miller, Hunter Ogle, Doerner, Trenton Fisk, Asher and Alison Howell; Second Quarter Alexia Johnson and Dane Kuhnert, Alden Miller, Austin Reiman, Caleb ColleenGuy, Hunter Heine, eighth grade, Brayden Asher, First honors—third grade, Thurau; sixth grade, Trevar Nikolas Pelate, Nathan Rieckenberg, Samuel Tripp Hayleigh Heins, Brittany Andrew Grafton, Paris Pol- Matthew Gregory, Madison Griffith, Sylvester Morse, Phoenix, Jillian Schwier, and Sara Wilhite; seventh Korando, Drake Olson, Tay- ley, William Qualls and Kel- Kribs and Luke Miller; fourth Joshuan Rulfo, Cara Childs, Kenneth Scott, Charles grade, Kalvin Brock, lor Paquette, Audrey lyn Rohlfing. grade, Claire Deterding, Tristin Hobeck, Caitlin Sherman, Caleb Tewell, Shelby Carson, Logan Peterein, Wyatt Popejoy, 3.4— fifth grade, Kaela Nathan Heffernan, Alana Elsea, Quinton Sneed, Jenni- Daniel Vogt, Grant Welten, Cheatham, Grace Coleman, Jessica Prange, Kelci Axtell, Dusty Bohnert, Austin Meyer, Amelia Shemonic fer Meadows, Anthony glaser Megan Wettig and Kaden Kaylei Conway, Emersyn Quillman, Garret Schwebel, Hagel and Lance Heuer. and Lauren Soellner; fifth and Lathyn Nehring; seventh Wilson; fifth grade, Hanna Denault, Lathan Dierks, Al- Nathan Schwier, James grade, Claire Hurst, Ashtyn grade, Faye Hathaway, Em- Allen, Samantha Allen, exandria Ebbler, Danyelle Stewart, Mitchell Wettig STEELEVILLE HIGH Jany, Jocelyn Landeros and ma Naeger, Garret Welker, Kory Behnken, Kyle Eilers, Taylor Granstaff, and Justin Wilson; juniors, Second Quarter Lauryn Vasquez; sixth grade, Autumn Cushman, Kristy Behnken, Jordan Bower- Dylan Henneboehle, Kayley Angela Berthold, Payton High honors—seniors, Molly Gregory, Hunter Johnson, Marcus Reid, Kay- man, William Bramlett, Johnson, Ryan Naile, Isa- Choate, Alexandrea Coch- *Michael Minton, *Cath- Munie, Elizabeth Soellner, lah Hasemeyer, Ashley Hen- Korey Bunselmeyer, Lydia bella Pierceall, Rachel Stein ran, Breanna Couch, Jo- erine Quivey, *Alex Arm- Colin Wingerter and Kamryn nrich, Abigail Myers, Au- Dillow, Austin Edie, Rylee and Haleigh Turner; sixth seph Drescher, Paige strong, *Darin Winkelman, Wingerter; seventh grade, tumn Rowold, Kayla Sin- Fisher, Peter Hauser, Bailey grade, Jakob Beckman, Ebers, Dalton Eilers, Alyssa Diercks, Jennifer Elizabeth Eubanks, Nicholas cock, Landen Knott, Austyn Juhl, Dustin Knapp, Dylln Kaitlyn Carlock, Chelsi Shelby Guetersloh, Paige Joost, Cole Diercks and Reid Heffernan and Joseph Soell- Phillips, Taylor Rohde, Palmer, Abbie Pierce, Imy Cheatham, Christopher Hassebrock, Jordan Jones, Wilson; juniors, *Mackenzie ner; eighth grade, Morgan Aoexander Hamilton, Alli- Rieckenberg, Cierra Scott, Dagner, Sydney Daniels, Karaline Jones, Jordan Grefe, *Mc-Kenna Lalis and Atchison and Hannah son Kennon, Tyler Martin, Jasmine Serr, Hannah Donovan Falletta, Brooke Lodge, Madison McMillan, *Trenton Conway; freshmen, Schweizer. Joseph Reid, Jack Hathaway, Shockley, Sadie Stipe, Frazer, Kaitlyn Hammel, Seth Olson, Felicity *Kirsten Doeding, *Tiffany Second honors—third Destiny Skidmore and Devin Dominic Tanner, Riley Tay- Carter Naile, Jolie Sanborn, Reiman, Alexis Hodgers, Qualls, *Bryar Pim and grade, Isaac Jany, Alex Millmannhaway and Joseph lor, Sydney Taylor, Garret Karlee Snider and Trenton Holly Rodgers, Zachary Hannah Trevethan. Embrich, Aiden Jany, Nicho- Reid; eighth grade, Justin Thies and Maysa Titsworth. Wilson. Stokes and Grace VanPelt; Honors 3.74-3.25—seniors, las Tomlinson and Reed Stehl, Brie Childs, Jacob Honors—third grade, Honorable mention— seniors, Maura Christina Kathryn Hurst, Sarah Welborn; fourth grade, Golding, Jaclyn Brockhouse, Alyssa Bastien, Timothy eighth grade, Griffin Brad- Ayala Murillo, Dallas Bless- Wolters, Brianna Huse-man, Breanna Brigham, Justin Jacklyn Hopkins, Alexis Bryant, Logan Cleland, ley, Rebekah Bruegge- ing, Hank Bridgeman, Seth Amanda Cheatham and Da- Clendenin, Jacob Jany, Cam- McMath, Shylee Bereit- Jaden Coke, Kaden Comp- mann, Kaeli Caraker, Brown, Chase Carruthers, kota Ernsting; juniors, dyn Shemonic, Colton War- schaft, Steven Ehlers, Des- ton, Keatton Edwards, Maranda Henson, Cierra Dylan Deppe, Kimberly LaJenna Bievenue, Curry hausen and Ryan Whitley; tany Thompson, Zachery Mitchel Gale, Kailee Hurst, Lane, Shelby Reeder, Rob- Diercks, Whitney Dunn, Millsap and Sara Potter; fifth grade, Ethan Bert, Au- Wahl, Cassy Baughman, Isabella Grace Huseman ert Shaffer, Paige Elizabeth Alyssa Ferguson, Brianna sophomores, Kayla Ashby, tumn Dunn, Trenton Jany, Kaylee Melching, Joseph Anderson, Jackson Krana- Allison Smith and Ashley Ferguson, Elizabeth Bradley Ebers and Lindsay Jared McCormick, Mallary Copple, Mathew Kirchhofer wetter, Brysten Kuntzman, Stokes; seventh grade, Gilliam, George Kuhlman, Hammel; freshmen, Sidney Vasquez and Michael Wing- and Nickolas DeLay. Jeremy Nellis, Eli Rees, Nyoka Derr, Austin Ebers, Tad Lee, Kyle Lindner, Eubanks, James R. Batson, erter; sixth grade, Abbey Julia Reiman, Kyle Smith, Jaelin King, Sawyer Mc- Madison Motto, Savanna Alyssa Landmann and Mat- Bauer; seventh grade, Lake CHESTER HIGH Mercedes Tanner and Glone, Jared Meyerhoff, Nellis, Alexis Renner, thew Todd. Fogerson, Joshua Haber- First Semester Ryleigh Thompson; fourth Seth Myers, Blaire Reiman, Gannon Richelman, Bran- *Denotes 4.0 average. berger and Alyse Vasquez. High honors—freshmen, grade, Bethany Asbury, Joel Charles Stearns, Dylan don Rickenberg, April JaclynColvis, Lucas Doiron, Beckman, Abigail Bilder- Steht-Johnson, Gavin Thies Robinson and Samantha ST. MARK’S CHESTER GRADE Noah Franklin, Natalie Gen- back, Jesse Carter, Saman- and Katlynd White; sixth Simms. Second Quarter Second Quarter try, Luke Hartman, Jason tha Cottom, Kaitlyn Farmer, grade, Kennedy Anderson, Honorable mention— High honors 10.1-12.0— Highest honors—fifth Heberlie, Elizabeth Heffer- Dillon Heine, Shelby Kelley, Ryan Bauersachs, Hunter freshmen, Jessica Crabtree, eighth grade, Madalynn Gor- grade, Amira Al-Jassim, nan, Alyssa Hoops and Jenna Wyatt King, Madison May, Compton, Matthew Dam- Justine Farmer, Noah don, Kaleb Schwarz and Chett Andrews, Michael Wahl; sophomores, Madison Kaya McGowan, Christo- mermann, Trevor Fisk, Jo- Fritsche, Juliana Nellis, Madison Zweigart; seventh Hubert, Jaci South, Brianna Kueker, Daniel Moeller and pher Ottum, Chandler seph Gipson, Madelyn Gor- Chase Olson, Chelsi Parker, grade, *Aaron Austin, Anna- Surman and Destiny Will- Mallory Westerman; juniors, Shaffer and Aaron Will- don, Aimee Jarrett, Reagan Liberty Reiman, Joseph Beth Batson, *Chase Ehlers iams; sixth grade, Jakob Bradley Asselmeier, Sarah iams; fifth grade, Kimberly Keller, Michael Rathert and Robertson, Hannah Rod- and *Caitlin Schwarz; sixth Cushman and Braden Gen- Bindel and Jacob Lochhead; Berthold, Deacon Bradley, Logan Rednour gers, Emily Stueve and grade, *Kelly Eaton and *A.J. try; seventh grade, Lance seniors, Tawnee Keel, Casey Hayley Buchanan, Wesley Emily Tripp; sophomores, Stearns; fifth grade, Morgan Bohnert, Mitchell Colonel, Venable and Andrea Wag- Carson, Nicholas Compton, TRICO HIGH Christopher Compton, Rob- Coop, Logan Fulkerson, Clay Herrell, Tayler Howie, ner. Nayeli Garcia, Andrew Second Quarter ert Ferguson, Cassandra Jared Phillips and Christo- Brady Kelkhoff and Zachary Honors—freshmen, Alyse Modglin, Tye Nevins, Jacob High honors—freshmen, Fricke, Braden Fritsche, pher Taylor. Zappa; eighth grade, Logan Bollman, Malorie Cashmer, Ogle, John Patterson, James Barker, Emily Brooke Higgerson, Justin Honors 8.5-10.0—eighth Colvis, Alyssa Keith and Anna Cole, Jennifer Copple, Kristyn Reiman, Jesse Bauersachs, Brandon Reiman, Alacia Schorn and grade, Sydnie Furman, Cam- Demontae Martin. Courtney Dobbs, Emily Egge- Smith and Jimmy Wooley. Froemling, Blake Hensley, Austin Smith; juniors, Aus- eron Koeneman, Christian Honors—fifth grade, Mat- meyer, Ethan Gendron, Honorable mention— Austin Jarrett, Grant Kelley, tin Davis, Nicholas Hop- Koeneman, Alex Reith, Brett thew Abernathy, Andrew Christian Gray, Elizabeth third grade, Ethan Bonne- Carolyn Phoenix, Marisol kins, Morgan King, Tyler Rickenberg, Haley Troue and Bryant, Lydia Heck, Mabry Gruenewald, Sarah Hecht, ville, Shelby Conder, Whit- Robles,Cayley Ryan, Emily Reiman, James Roth and Kaylee Wagner; seventh Miles, Ryan Braun, Alyssa Nickolas Heldebrandt, Gar- ney Dagner, Jackson Thomas and Bailey Witt- Colton Wright; seniors, grade, Caleb Diercks and Place, Deanna Bollinger ret Hoffman, Logan Hor- Doerner, Paytin Donoghue, hoft; sophomores, Katie Chad Bower, James Brock, John Olson; sixth grade, Madison Hasemeyer, Nicho- mann, Mol-Lee Jeo Marie Cole Ehlers, Dustin Engler, Bunselmeyer, Victoria Shelby Farris, Erin Neff, Jaron Berner, Chloe Gordon las James, Britney McGuire, Hunt, Ryan Kattenbraker, Garrett Glenn, Mason Hart, Carlock, Jacob Chapman, Brett Newton and Victoria and Karley Kothe; fifth grade, Nathaniel Rains, Hannah Cherree Miller, Olivia Moore, Collin Hobeck, Octavio Alexa Davis, Aimee Russell. Luke Bartens, Sydney Cas- Keeton, Joshua Rehmer, Timothy Mott, Miranda Jacquez, Nicholas Phoenix, Goetting, Nichole Kim- tens, Kelsey Cowan, Logan Luke Warren, Maeghan Mueller, Melissa Myers, Bailey Smith, Jamie brough, Marcia Kuhlman, FAITH CHRISTIAN Fulkerson, Adrianna Harris Fuller Willoughby, Wyatt Klayton Owens, Alexandra Vuichard and Madison Brittney Loos, Chase Second Quarter and Bastian Kraus. Johnson, Ethan Rayburn, Phillips, Allaynah Price, Wehrman; fourth grade, Rednour, Ashley Robinson, Principal’s honors—David *Denotes straight A Bailey Wahl, Savannah Katelyn Rader, Tyler Rede- Alex Compton, Nisa Engler, Makayla Stewart, Morgan Arnold, Micah Arnold and Watkins, Cortnie Winkler ker, Lucas Rock, Stephanie Katie Evans, Mason Hay- Vogt and Jessamine Win- Josiah Brown. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN and Taylor Hennrich; sixth Roth, Austin Runge, Ana- den, Gavin Haynes, Rachel ters; juniors, Lillie Betts, Honors—Andrew Brake, Second Quarter grade, Kara Knop, Makayla stasia Valleroy, Brookelyn Hensley, Logan Hopkins, Kourtney Bunselmeyer, Trinity Brown and David 4.00-3.76—Ellen Blechle, Murray, Elysia Rosario, Erik Wahl, Alexzandrea West- Josi Hurst, Lathen Kratz, Taylor Compton, Levi Roehrkasse. Trent Doiron, Sydney Levan, Cowell, Kaleb Hughes, Day- brook and Darric Wester- Donovan Lohman, Kailey Darnstaedt, Kyle Hammel, Honorable mention— Emily Atchison, Taylor Dun- ton James, Owen Korando, man; sophomores, Mikayla Owen, Ian Weinhoffer; fifth Brianna Hanks, Brennen Johnathan Brake, Adonai ning, Jessica Kattenbraker, Emma Draves, Chase Colvis, Atchison, Liam Canady, grade, Mark Allen, Makayla Huseman, Rayanna Moore, Brown and Titus Brown. Mason Westerman, Drake Hailey Asbury, Stevie Gil- Rachel Clendenin, Calhoun, Devon Falletta, Olivia Shaffer, Ryan Bollman, Brooke Garris, bert, Devin Straight and Continued on next page__ JOHN A. LOGAN. COLLEGE Salutes All Of You JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE CARTERVILLE, ILLINOIS 62918 For Your Hard Work! January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 9

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Paige Davitz, Meghan son, A. Mager, M. Rauter, E. Brendan Wallace; eighth 3.0-3.49—Eighth grade, Renner, Kaden Schneider erine Keller, Jonathan Lueth, Ernst, Zhan Gao, Makinzie Smith, J. Stephens, E. grade, Alyssa Florek, Nich- Eithan Davis, Blaine Knope, and DeMario Smith; fifth Dylan Morrison, Gregory Griffith, Bayleigh Hahn, Walker and T. Wyninegar; ole Hall, Nicole Laskowski, Jeremy Malott, Jaklyn Miller, grade, Dayton Baue, Mason Scheibal, Kari Schenk, Seth Elijah Hasemeyer, Deanna fifth grade, G. Broussard, J. Nicholas Rushing, Kyle Caitlyn Mounce, Destiny Beattie, Deon Clark, Katrina Shevlin and Brittany Watt. Hohgrefe, Hunter Howie, Broussard, A. Cheetham, D. Smith and Tony Stoddard; Rude and Noah Venus; sev- Coffman, Clayton Cohoon, Honors—freshmen, Ashley Dylan Kaspar, Peyton Lee, Griffith, B. Henson, L. Royal, freshmen, Alicia Jarrett, enth grade, Reece Dyson, Brianna Denny, Sydney Brenning, Trevor Buckner, Brian Liefer, Sarah Liefer, J. Ruester, G. Schneider, G. Cheyanne Miller, Hannah Brittney Gregory, Dylan Dodson, Kevin Fajardo, Seth Tahja Douglas, Tyler Fig- Robert Lindner, Samantha Shrout, G. Wissehr and K. Niles and Taylor Schreiber; Hanna, Drew Knope and Hamilton, Erianna Henry, ueroa, Brady Hess, Serita Lingle, Zachary Martin, Young; sixth grade, C. sophomores, Candace Eisen- Mallory Moore; sixth grade, Jakylia Johnson, Cormac Long, Jalyn Penny, Traci Kennedy McCormick, Taylor Bowlby, I. Combs, B. Dah- hauer, Alex Dietrich, Mat- Denver Gill, Allissa Klamm Kloos, Haylie Lendendecker, Pflasterer and Hunter McDaniel, Drake Midden- lem, M. Gibson, R. Hall, K. thew Reuss, Sam Scheid and and Chandler Rhodes. Alexis McDonald, Priya Young; sophomores, Ashley dorf, Joshua Miller, Charles Hancock, K. King, C. Landi, Austin Sinn; juniors, Court- Patel, Jason Sauerhage, Cole Birchler, Seth Castens, Morefield, Jesse Phelps, M. Parker, M. Prather, M. ney Bingel and Julie Foert- COULTERVILLE HIGH Vuichard, Gabrielle Ware Bailey Craig, Juliana French, McKenzi Rucker, Brooke Robinson, A. Sabo, G. Schne- sch; seniors, Jaclyn Baum, Second Quarter and Derek Weiser; sixth Gailen Hall, Olivia Henry, Straight, Bradley Surman, ider, B. Tedrow and M. Trail. Emilie Bollmeier, Steven High honors 4.0-3.5—se- grade, Lucas Brooks, Trey Kristin Johnson, Ryan Le- Chloe Wallace, Issiac Wing- Honors—fourth grade, S. Cahoon and Kayla Juenger. niors, Brandon Conway, Beckley, Megan Garcia, Brit- forge, Hailey Opolka, Kassey erter and Madison Wofford; Berry, R. Bievenue, A. Cath- High honors—seventh Caitlyn Ferguson,Morgan ni Goddard, Amyla Henry, Reese, Kaitlyn Strunk, Bra- juniors, Brenton Atchison, cart, B. Chandler, C. Daugh- grade, Sierra Behiter, Kelsey Giacomo, Christa Hill, Mat- Halley Loucks, Nadya Miller, dley Valleroy and Kendra Trey Barthol, Rachel Berner, erty, T. Johner, J. Lazenby, Campbell, Seth Carroll, thew Huff and Julie Zim- Sam Powers, Chloe Shook, Witherby; juniors, Joshua Matthew Bohnert, Kaitlyn B. Martin, C. McCarty, B. Kaylee Jeremias, Emily merman; juniors, Nicole Ayanna Starnes, Spencer Baue, Zachary Drumwright, Brown, Heather Buckley, Milam, R. Seymore and T. Meyer, Mackenzie Murph- Coke, Rachael Reid and Jor- Steibel, EddieWilliams, Tay- Katie Hill, Lydia Jaja, Dakota Joel Clendenin, Madison Vanover; fifth grade, S. ree, Rylie Rednour, Saman- dan Wright; sophomores, lor Williams and Skylar King, Breanna Ogilvie, Conner, Hunter Cushman, Bearden, E. Carter, J. French, tha Romack, Kennedy Wells Kyle Frederking, Valerie Zipfel; seventh grade, Rose- Jonathan Reinhardt, Haley Kramer Eggemeyer, Austin M. Mavers, H. Rushing, M. and Nolan Wissehr; eighth Howie, George Kempfer, mary Roth, Madison Schilly, Stork, Nathaiel Wasson and Gendron, Lane Gibbs, Caleb Shockley, S. Simmons, H. grade, Breanna Baum, Alexei Emily Little and Jessica Cameron Martin, Kaeleigh Julia Wolf; seniors, Nathan Golding, Nicholas Gross, Trail, G. Wilkerson and J. Cogdill, Kaylee Dagner, Thornton; freshmen, Dylan Brown, Adam Krisby, Cole Adams, Sharvell Austin, Jay John Hanger, Jared Johnson, Wilson; sixth grade, K. Jamie Degenhart, Alaina Birkner, Abbey Knope and Ogilvie, Skylar Manker, Baue, Hayden Beattie, Josh- Maribeth Lawrence, Sarah Brehm, C. Campbell, B. Car- Fett, Abigail Larson, Han- Jessica Stark. Ethan Moore and Sydney ua Bockhorn, Katie Burns, Lochhead, Jacob Long, Jo- ter, D. Chandler, Z. Craig, A. nah Martin, Emily Skorcz Honors 3.0-3.49—seniors, Smith; eighth grade, Kelby Zachary Coop, Michaela seph Marks, Justin Marks, Crossen, G. Jones, N. King, I. and Rebecca Wagner; fresh- Beckie Boelling, Erin Hor- Burns, Brooke Craig, Dani- Crabtree, Elliott French, Ri- Chase McCarty, Lindsey Mc- McCloskey, C. Nuernberger, men, Amy Amburgey, Bailey mann, Bryanna Kemp-fer, elle Dodson, Annielya Hug- chard Hall, Luke Henley, Cormick, Cody Mileur, Pey- B. Root, S. Seering, A. Seiber, Gurley, Abbey Wallace and Katie Little and Justin hes, Jaida Jordan, Kera Kin- Mathew Holdman, Lindsey ton Moore, Autumn Phillips, L. Underwood, H. Wagner, L. Emily Wilkerson; sopho- Schaefer; juniors, Elizabeth er, Lacey Markley, Samantha Kempfer, Derrick Laton- Trevor Picou, Natasha Pul- White and S. Yon. mores, Jacob Cobb, Robert Caraker, Santiago Herra Mc-Manus, Melanie Venus Barnett, Adam Linders, Sa- liam, Brandon Ramsey, Aus- Fett, Brooke Inman, Kristian Botas, Justis Jones, Dalton and Kandice Williams. mantha Markley, Justin tin Redeker, Lacey Reynolds, Kammermeyer, Elizabeth Rude, Danielle Rude, Katie Honorable mention— Meyerhoff, Kirsten Naas, Katherine Roth, Brandi MARISSA HIGH Martin, Charly Meister, Shubert and Stacey Whaley; fourth grade, ZaMya Binford, Charles Penford, Chelsey Salger, Aaron Schwier, Ed- First Semester Kayla Smith, Danielle Wal- sophomore, Richard Carlyle Zachary Burns, Jeanette Reese, Marc Rinne, Brittany ward Shipley, Jordan Straight A’s—freshmen, lace and Bryan (BJ) Weekley; and Evan Cometto; fresh- Ethington, Taylor Owens, Sauerhage,Kelsey Shaw, Shroyer, Jade South, Alexan- Bailey Gurley, Alicia Jarrett, juniors, Cheyenna Bucking- men, Zackery August and Faith Sroka, Luke Sroka, Derek Stine and Joy Wiesen. dria Stirnaman, Taylor Cheyanne Miller and Taylor ham, Caitlyn Cathcart, Katelyn Weis. Kemyah Thoms, Lucas Honorable mention—fresh- Straight, Charles Taylor, Schreiber; sophomores, Alex Rachael Phelps and Krista Walls, Jessica F. Williams men, Emma Adams, Martina Ashley Wegener, Kacy Dietrich, Candace Eisen- Westermann; seniors, Wyatt SPARTA LINCOLN and Gwen Wilson; fifth Ashley, Mickaela Becker, Westerman, Bethany Wil- hauer, Matthew Reuss, Sam Albert, Alexandria Besse, Second Quarter grade, Haydon Baue, Amber Matthew Bockhorn, Devin liamson and Alex Yankey; Scheid and Austin Sinn; jun- Owen Brenning, Maria Buss, High honors—fourth grade, Betsch, Izabelle Bird, Mar- Braun, Austin Brothers, seniors, Danette Abernathy, iors, Courtney Bingel, Julie Trista Gann, Samantha Hop- Samantha Broussard, Alay- shall Cash, David Cedillo, Alexis Burns, Austin Conner, Caleb Arbeiter, Todd Barn- Foertsch, Chelsea King and kins, Gabrielle Howard, sha Bulliner, Abbey Burns, Kwincy Coffman, Steven Anna Coulter, Gary Dickey, hart, Morgan Batten, Erin Rachael Phelps; seniors, Moriah Jarrett, Dustin John- Addison Cohoon, Matthew Dobyns, Mark French, Faith Dakota Eggemeyer, Emily Baughman, Harry Colonel Jaclyn Baum, Emilie Boll- ston, Ashley Lehman, Hali Dorf, Jayden Ethington, Greatting, Kerry Harris, Ford, Megan Grapperhaus, III, Jacob Cowan, Joseph meier, Steven Cahoon, Mori- Niles, Austin Place, Jerry Caleb Etling, Zoe French, Cameron Hicks, Kayla Hille, Megan Gregory, Alexander Cushman, Alison Easton, ah Jarrett and Kayla Juenger. Ransom and Matthew Reh- Joshua Gregory, Brenna Deondre Martin, Sejal Patel, Hagene, Kyle Hagene, Brit- Taylor Gross, Brian Hart- High honors—freshmen, mer. Hartman, Jade Hayes, Kay- Ella Renner, Jared Sauzek, tny Harris, Mia Holman, man, Holly Hartman, Dani- Amy Amburgey, Hannah Honors—seventh grade, lyn Haynes, Bailey Heisner, Briana Stewart, Brock Stin- Clenelle Johnson, Bradley elle Hormann, Jessica Niles, Abbey Wallace and Michelle Bodendieck, Chase Rylee Kempfer, Shelby Lou- son and Tyler Venus; sixth Kellerman, Aaron Kinstler, James, Courtney Johnson, Emily Wilkerson; sopho- Daugherty, Mackenzie Kern, veau, Cassie McDonald, grade, Austin Allard, Eli Justin Krisby, Tyler Markley, Taylor Kueker, Kyle Landon, mores, Robert Fett, Brooke Christopher Laramore, Alli- Abby Morris, Vincent Mudd, Bernardoni, Chanelle Bro- Avery May, Kody McCona- Marah Laramore, Emilee Inman, Kristian Kammer- son Middendorf, Brandon Kyron Penny, Savannah oks, Kaitlyn Brown, Taylor chie, Savannah Oliver, Aus- Mattingly, Elizabeth Mc- meyer, Elizabeth Martin, Riggins, Dylan Schott, Court- Phelps, Teya Poynor, Noah Cash, Sklar Fitzgerald, Isaac tin Owen, Brooke Robinette, Clure, Boyd Miles, Dalton Charly Meister, Kayla Smith, ney Seering, Jordin Ste-wart, Reed and Allison Rheine- Floyd, Nick Goddard, Nico- James Roth, Brittany Sey- Misuraca, Michaelyn Modg- Danielle Wallace and Bryan Hallie Walker, Made-lene cker; fifth grade, Mallory lette Hille, Myra Holman, ferth, Mallery Sinn, Jake lin, Kyle Oettle, Allison Weekley; juniors, Cheyenna Winter and Annie Wynin- Buckner, Breanna Bodecker, Darren Hughes, Destiny Jor- Slaven, Paige Valleroy and Petrowske, Samantha Pfeif- Buckingham, Caitlyn Cath- egar; eighth grade, Morgan Andrea Cavalier, Jamie dan, Mason Kelly, Abby Kis- Clayton Wilhelm; sopho- fer, Brenton Rains, Alissa cart and Krista Westerman; Cross, Mikayla Goodwin, Cobb, Bradyne Cometto, siar, Tyree Nesbit, Daymon mores, Sherion Biggins, Schmerbauch, Chelsea seniors, Wyatt Albert, Alex- Meagan Gray, Brittanie Parker Haskenhoff, Jesse Oakley, Sydney Prest, Erica Joshawa Bulliner, Anthony Schroeder, Christopher andria Besse, Owen Bren- Hancock, Ethan Hollowell, Horner, Levi Kurtz, Emily Richardson, Ariana Wallace, Carter, Drake Castens, Jef- Schwartz, Dylan Stallman, ning, Maria Buss, Trista Aleysha Kempfer, Brandie Loesing, Peyton Manker, Brea Westbrook and Alexus frey Clutts, Adrian Cox, Kateland Thornton, Jena Gann, Peyton Gregory, Neuner, Kristie Obptande, Rylie Manker, Alessa Mon- Williams; seventh grade, Hailey Dobyns, Dajah Dou- Tressler, Trenton Wagner Samantha Hopkins, Gabri- Melissa Trail, Kayla Voelker troy, Layla Parker, Katie Pe- Seth Berry, Jonah Boston, glas, Seth Ferguson, Dakota and Daniel Walls Jr. elle Howard, Dustin John- and Audrey Wilson; fresh- ters, Heather Phelps, Gabe Sheri Douglas, Alissa Ething- Funk, Zachary Garrett, Dus- ston, Ashley Lehman, Hali men, Darwin Broussard, Sanchez, Isaac Sinn and ton, Jaenila Johnson, Dia- tin Gross, Trevor Holsapple, Niles, Austin Place, Jerry Lillian Hook, John Ishum Jr. Daniel Wasson; sixth grade, mond Jordan, Brett Keller- Jamauria Johnson, Steven CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Ransom and Matthew and Seth Weymouth; sopho- Trey Beckley, Anita Burns, man, Jessie Lawless, Grace Johnson, Jase Jordan, Second Quarter Rehmer. mores, Dylan Griffin, Joseph Serenity Couch, Kendall McDonald, Jake Price, Dylon Michael Kempfer, Aaron Honors with high distinc- Honors—freshmen, Darwin Hoffman, Melanie Johnson, Diercks, Amari Douglas, Roberts, Mackenzie Roden- Koenig, Bobbie Lake, Joshua tion 4.0—Christopher Kirk Broussard, Lauren Holmes, Katrena Jordan, Thomas Luke Gasser, Elizabeth Gre- berg and Raelyn Williams; McManus, Hailey Ogilvie, of Evansville and Elizabeth Lillian Hook, John Ishum Jr. Laramore, Cody Long, Xena gory, Ali Hartmann, Luke eighth grade, Shelby Ander- Logan Robert, Brandon Ste- Koester of Red Bud. and Seth Weymouth; sopho- Powell, Trevor Sinn and Lo- Howie, Lydia Hughes, Rach- son, Chase Bernardoni, ele, Elizabeth Theobald, Honors with Distinction mores, Jacob Cobb, C.J. De- gan Winter; juniors, Terry el Kahle, Mary Lee, Dustin Miranda Brown, Daisha Emily Thompson, Kayla 3.75-3.99—MinJeong Yu of caney, Dylan Griffith, Joseph Amburgey, Brett Baker, Lohman, Emily Schlimme, Dunn, Anthony Fajardo, Thornton, Drew Walter and South Korea. Hoffman, Melanie Johnson, Darian Brewer, Chelsea Shawna Smith, Alicia Whyte, Kelly Garcia, Faith Hagen, Ashley Woodcock; juniors, Honors 3.5-3.74—Luke Katrena Jordan, Thomas King, Christopher Meyer and Hannah Wilson, Jenny Yang Mark Jones, Camari Keen, Ashton Carns, Alexandria Boeder of Maeystown, Laramore, Cody Long, Xena Jillian Moeser; seniors, Tay- and Sissy Zepeda; seventh Korey Klausing, Bryan Diercks, Ryan Douglas, La- Michaela Stewart of Coul- Powell, Trevor Sinn, Lea lor Dedmon, Peyton Gregory, grade, Kursten Boucher, Ava Lowery, Antonio Mason, shae Dunn, Jannice Edmon- terville and Amy Sochow- Wagner and Logan Winter; Serena Jordan, Heidi Kaem- Corbin, Kayla Cowell, Jason Bailey McMurtry, Sabrie son, Grace Eggemeyer, Chey- ski of Red Bud. juniors, Terry Amburgey, mere, Anthony Lockard, Dobyns, Jacob Hoffman, Nitzsche, McKenzie Smith, enne Goldsberry, Robert Har- Honorable mention 3.25- Brett Baker, Celeste Bren- Chazz Phelps, Chaya Pilbean, Isabella Jones, Tyler Opolka, Aaron Terry, Lauren Weber, ris, Jazmin Hurley, Jon Kern, 3.49—Megan Joost of Percy ning, Daian Brewer, Candice Ashlee Scheid and Alex- Sarah Renner, Jacob Soder- Kayla Weiser, Jamiesha Gabriel Marshall, Anthony and Rebekah Laufer of Honeycutt, Christopher andra Vall. lund, Abby Stork and Jadyn Whyte, Heather Wilson and McIntyre, Dayton Oliver, Renault. Meyer, Jillian Moeser, Trevor Yang; eighth grade, Aziah Drake Wittenborn. Jacob Stevenson, Flinton Th- Oceguera and Kaitlyn Seiber; COULTERVILLE JR. Clark, Tymera Brown, Jillian ompson, Schell Voges, Will- MARISSA GRADE seniors, Taylor Dedmon, HIGH Gasser, Naseur Hobbs, Izrael SPARTA HIGH iam Voudrie and Kyle Second Quarter Heidi Kaemmere, Travis Second Quarter Morrow, Graham Nitzsche, Second Quarter Walker; seniors, Jayden Straight A’s—fourth Kempfer, Anthony Lockard, 4.0-3.5—Eighth grade, Melinda Palmer, Jayda Pear- High honors—freshmen, Auvenshine, Blake Bogan, grade, C. Dietrich, O. Chazz Phelps, Chaya Pilbean, Mindy Clarke, John Hack- man, Gavin Sohnrey and Isabelle Hamilton, Olivia Cedric Briscoe, Ellie Bying- Leemon, M. Meyer and H. Ashlee Scheid, Madison mann, Chelsea Hill, Mack- Gracie Wilson. Hood, Brittany Howie, An- ton, Taylor Coney, Zachary Phelps; fifth grade, M. Boll- Shores, Michael Torregrossa enzie Jackson and Nathan Honors—fourth grade, drew Kordys, Brooke Kordys, Conner, Klayton Coop, meier, L. Jones, S. Nalibor- and Alexandra Vall. Parkinson; seventh grade, Destiny Beckley, Elizabeth Payal Patel, William Price, Megan Cunningham, La- ski, K. Portz, K. Rahlfs, M. Conner Stewart, Mackenzie Cluck, Breanne Dobyns, Joel Rahlfs, Haylee Shevlin shaya Edmonson, Bethany Schreiber, H. Stager, S. Stod- MARISSA JR. SR. HIGH Talbert and Julianne Thorn- Elisha Easton, Conner Et- and Rachel Wilson; sopho- Huddleston, Kavon Hunter, dard and E. Young; sixth Second Quarter ton; sixth grade, Sydney ling, Caleb Gailey, Aleiyah mores, Grace Hamm, justin Christian Jackson, Catherine grade, L. Finks, H. Mayer, T. Straight A’s—seventh Davis, Tyler Hand, Tori Garrett, Haven Green, Olivia Reinhardt and Braden Watt; Kelley, Zachary Kempfer, Place, D. Smith and H. grade, Reesha Bievenue, Hanna, Alyssa Harms, Lexy Haskenhoff, Maggie Haury, juniors, Amber Bleem, Kathleen Kirkham, Ciara Steely. Allison Bollmeier, Cian Jebron, Reyd Kempfer, Briar Skyler Jordan, Owen Koran- Heather Breithaupt, Kendra Lee, Kayla Loyd, Angelica High honors—fourth grade, Cheetham, Gabrielle Deca- Laumbattus, Logan Laum- do, Le’Raye Littlepage, Kessler, Mikala Mayer and McElveen, Casanda Monroe, N. Cathcart, A. Dagner, E. ney, James Inman, Kyla battus, Hayley Strotman and Kourtney McConachie, Madi- Reiko Rivera; seniors, Taylor Jessica Schupbach, Emily Gibson, E. Gillette, A. Hud- Krause, Tanner Rhodes and Tabatha Zac-cheus. son Ortiz, Sean Patton, Eric Craig, Rachel Gregory, Kath- Stefani and Victoria Ward.

Member FDIC First National Bank Of Sparta BROADWAY & MARKET • 443-2187 A Salute To Outstanding Students Who Have Worked To Achieve Great Honor! Page 10 County Journal January 31, 2013 C JJ SPORTS By Greg Myers www.countyjournalsports.com Sparta wrestling program captures conference title By Sean Zollner 4 win. Then at 132 pounds, Schneider’s. He had a strong After losing to Carterville Anthony Carter went up 4-1 takedown toward the end of twice already this season, the after the first round and imme- the first round, but his oppo- Sparta Bulldog wrestling diately got a point for an es- nent used the momentum to team wouldn’t let it happen a cape in the second and two for continue the roll and end up third time, defeating the visit- a takedown going up 7-1. with the pin with just 6.7 sec- ing Lions to bring home a con- Shortly after the takedown, he onds left in the round. ference championship by a got the pin at the 57.7 mark in Going into the 195 pound score of 42-36. the second round to cut match, Dylan Hatley and the The meet came down to the Carterville’s lead to 18-9. Bulldogs trailed 36-24, but final match of the night when At 138 pounds, Charles Hatley got the win by fall in Jon Lueth was able to take Rogers went up 4-1 after one the first with 18.2 seconds left, down his opponent for a pin round and 7-1 after the sec- cutting the lead by six. Tyler to give the Bulldogs the win ond. In the third, he held on Adams wrestled in the 220 and the title. for the win and three points. pound class and evened “What an amazing accom- Deon Baker wrestled at 145 things up at 36-36 with a pin plishment for these kids, and pounds and showed his domi- at the 1:48 mark in the first to be able to do it in front of a nance with a handful of slam- round. home crowd was even better,” ming takedowns to go up 9-2 It all came down to the next said Sparta head coach Joe in the first and 11-3 in the sec- match, and the winner would Bevis. “These kids have ond before getting a pin at the take all. That winner was big worked so hard to get here. 1:30 mark in the second to tie Lueth, getting the takedown Carterville beat us two times the score 18-18. and the pin with just 49.4 sec- earlier this year, so that tells Shaun Rogers continued onds left in the first round. He you exactly how close of a the trend and got a pin at the got the six points and gave his meet this was. There were 1:16 mark in the first round of team the win and the confer- some huge matches in there, his match at 152 pounds to put ence title by a score of 42-36. some swing matches that I felt his team up 24-18. “While the victory was we needed to win to have a At 160 pounds, Aaron great, we cannot be satisfied chance. We won two of those Schneider had a good with where we are and con- three, and we got the victory.” takedown.It looked like he tinue to move forward,” said The night started with was going to get the pin, but Bevis. “We cannot have this Sparta’s Micah Bradshaw got a win by fall at the 2:42 mark in his match against Tristan Loucks losing the first it was reversed, giving Carter- success be a one-year deal. We Carterville. match by pin at 106 pounds. ville the pin to tie things back have to continue to work and The Bulldogs had to forfeit in up at 24. work and make this the stan- plished.” weight class, and Greg mark, and Will Price won by the next two weight classes, Austin Carter was next at dard. We have West Frankfort There were also five JV Scheibel won by fall, as well, fall at 182 pounds at the 1:59 and just like that, they were 170 pounds and he was this weekend, then we start matches on the night before at the 3:48 mark. Micah Brad- mark. trailing 18-0. pinned in his match giving the state series with regionals the varsity dual, and Sparta shaw also got a win by fall at “We wrestled five JV At 126 pounds, Izayah the Lions the advantage 30-24. at West Frankfort Saturday. I won all five. Tyler Markley the 2:42 mark in his match. matches and won five,” said Miller got his team on the Freshman Will Monroe had am so proud of these kids and won his match by fall at the Avery May got a win in the 170 Bevis. “That definitely bodes board with three points in a 6- a similar match to what they have accom- 3:27 mark in the 132 pound pound class by fall at the :30 well for the future.” P’ville lets go of longtime football coach Board relieves Tod Rushing of coaching duties One of the most suc- Also according to re- cessful football coaches ports, Rushing’s removal in Pinckneyville High as football coach was an School history was re- administrative decision lieved of his position based on academics. Monday night after action The Panthers finished by the school board, ac- the 2012 season at 4-5, cording to published re- just one win shy of mak- ports. ing the playoffs. Tod Rushing was 46-65 A complete detailed ar- in 12 seasons at Pinck- ticle with comments from neyville, which also in- Rushing and school ad- cluded three state playoff ministration will appear appearances. in next week’s edition. Tod Rushing Caring For You Is What We Do Best

Marissa senior Austin Place (55) puts up a shot, while Steeleville senior Reid Wilson (25) defends. Warriors jump on Marissa early Winkelman joins Steeleville’s 1,000 point career scoring club On a night when he became 17-5. Marissa senior Austin heading into the fourth quar- the 10th member of the Steel- Place accounted for all five ter. eville High School basketball points in the opening frame. Place scored 11 of his game- program’s 1,000 point club, se- “In our first matchup with high 26 points in the final pe- nior Darin Winkelman led a Marissa, it was a dog fight the riod, but the Meteors could not Morris A. Kugler, balanced Warrior scoring at- entire game,” said Bainter. mount a comeback. Kyle tack to defeat Marissa-Coulter- “This time, we wanted to get Smith paced the Steeleville at- General Surgeon ville 67-40 Tuesday night. out to a good start, and we were tack in the fourth with eight “Darin is a great kid who able to do that.” points, while Winkelman works hard,” said Steeleville Marissa’s shooting im- nailed a three-pointer for his coach Bryce Bainter. “He de- proved early in the second 1,000th career point. serves this honor. He is a plea- quarter, as Place scored seven Steeleville outscored the sure to coach.” points and had cut the lead Meteors 19-15 in the fourth to After suffering their first con- down to nine points. But the cruise to the 27-point win. ference loss of the season Fri- Meteors couldn’t keep it up. Winkelman finished with 20 day night at New Athens, the Steeleville ended the first half to lead the Warriors. Smith and Warriors regrouped to take with a 13-3 run for a 37-15 lead Wilson each had 13, and Jef- care of business against at the break. fers added 10. Marissa-Coulterville to im- A.J. Jeffers led Steeleville’s “I told this team that on “Why leave home when seasoned and expert professional health providers, prove to 15-8 overall and 6-1 in offense in the second quarter some nights, Darin will need who care about you and your family are available so close to home at Sparta the Cahokia Conference with seven points. Reid Wilson to score 30 points for us to win, Community Hospital?” - Dr. Morris Kugler Kaskaskia Division. added six, and Winkelman and on other nights we will It was all Steeleville from the tossed in five. need other kids to step up and start of the contest. The War- Neither team shot the ball score,” said Bainter. “We rely riors scored the first 11 points well in the third quarter. The a lot on Darin, but we have Bradbury Rural Health Clinic of the game and never trailed. Meteors were just 3-of-12, and shown that we have enough di- Winkelman scored nine Steeleville was slightly better versity to get wins. The big dif- 3"URNSs3PARTA ),s   points in the first quarter, while at 4-of-12. The Warriors out- ference tonight was that we Marissa was just 1-of-12 from scored Marissa 11-10 in the played hard from start to fin- the floor and were outscored third for a 48-25 advantage ish.” Seeking A New Provider? Call 618-443-1DOC (1362) January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 11 High school boys basketball roundup High school girls basketball roundup Sparta, Pinckneyville Lady Musketeers get on winning streak Pinckneyville 58 Diamond West play Monday Sparta in each of the first three points to lead her team to a 81- Du Quoin 35 night with a 52-46 loss to Elv- quarters, including 23-2 in the 26 win over Steeleville pick up big wins Pinckneyville outscored Du erado. third, in a 70-35 win Thursday Wednesday night. Quoin in every quarter, includ- The Lady Jackets finish the night in SIRR Mississippi Di- The Lady Musketeers led 25- Goreville 73 for a 57-51 win Saturday. ing 26-14 in the first half for a league race with an 0-10 vision action. 9 in the first quarter and 45-14 Chester 66 Marissa trailed 36-26 at the 58-35 win Tuesday night. record. The Lady Bulldogs trailed at halftime. Red Bud sealed Goreville ran out to a 13-0 break. Katelyn Mayer led the Lady Chester led 12-5 at the end 41-20 at the intermission. the win in the second half, out- lead over Chester and held on Austin Place paced the Me- Panthers with 14 points. of the first quarter, but Elv- Taylor Craig led Sparta with scoring Steeleville 22-6 and 14- for a 73-66 win Tuesday to take teors with 19 points. Brandon Carterville 54 erado outscored the Lady Yel- eight points, and Savannah Ol- 6. over first place in the Black Conway added 14 points, and Sparta 21 low Jackets 18-8 in the second iver had seven. Grace Richards added nine Diamond West. Matt Reuss had 10. Sparta fell behind 22-0 in the for a 23-20 halftime advantage. New Athens 40 points in the win for the Lady Goreville is the lone unde- Sparta 60 first quarter and were out- Elverado outscored Chester Marissa-Coulterville 34 Musketeers. feated team in the conference Nashville 50 scored in every quarter in a 54- 29-26 in the second half for the New Athens outscored Chloe Gerlach led Steele- at 6-0, while Chester sits at 6- Phil Lockhart exploded for 21 loss to Carterville Tuesday six-point win. Marissa-Coulterville 29-19 in ville with 14 points, and Alex 1. 28 points to lead Sparta past night. McKenzi Rucker led Ches- the second half for a 40-34 win Gale tossed in seven. The Yellow Jackets, playing Nashville 60-50 Friday night The Lady Bulldogs trailed ter with 14 points, while Thursday night in Cahokia Du Quoin 56 in their first game in 11 days, on the road. 33-10 at the intermission. Chelsea Schroeder added 12. Conference Kaskaskia Divi- Sparta 29 trailed 18-10 at the end of the The Bulldogs led 13-11 in Savannah Oliver led Sparta Red Bud 43 sion action. Du Quoin grabbed a 13- first quarter and 35-29 at half- the first quarter and 28-15 at with eight points. Wesclin 38 The Lady Meteors led 15-11 point lead in the first quarter time. halftime. Sparta increased its Red Bud 55 Red Bud outscored Wesclin at the break. and never looked back in a 56- Goreville pushed its lead to lead by outscoring Nashville New Athens 35 29-20 in the second half to pull Christa Hill led Marissa with 29 win over Sparta Wednesday 55-43 after outscoring Chester 14-12 in the third period. Red Bud outscored New out a 43-38 win Thursday night 19 points, and Laura Berger night. 20-14 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Nash- Athens 32-12 in the first half, in Cahokia Conference Missis- added eight. The Lady Bulldogs trailed Chester made a final run in ville outscored Sparta 23-18, including 21-8 in the opening sippi Division action. Red Bud 81 16-3 at the end of the first quar- the fourth quarter, cutting the but it was not enough. quarter and cruised to a 55-35 The Lady Musketeers Steeleville 26 ter and 35-13 at the half. deficit down to four points be- Aaron Rushing added 17 win Monday night. trailed 18-14 at halftime. Red Bud junior standout Ali Savannah Oliver led Sparta fore Goreville was able to hit points for the Bulldogs. Ali Ringering posted a Grace Richards led the Lady Ringering made 10 three- with eight points, and Katie some clutch free throws for With the win, Sparta is just game-high 24 points. Grace Musketeers with 12 points, pointers and finished with 42 Hill added seven. the seven-point win. one game behind Nashville in Richards added nine points, while Ali Ringering had 11. Jake Lochhead led Chester the SIRR Mississippi Divi- and Emily Harms and Jessica Trico 50 with 17 points, and Chris sion. Otten each had eight. Chester 39 Schwartz had 16. Pinckneyville 54 OT Steeleville 47 Trico rallied from a four- Trico 51 Carterville 52 Valmeyer 36 point first quarter deficit to Christopher 43 Luke Miller’s basket with Alex Gale and Chloe outscore Chester in each of the Trico outscored Christo- 2.4 seconds left in overtime Gerlach combined to score 41 remaining three quarters for pher 20-10 in the fourth quar- gave Pinckneyville a 54-42 points to lead Steeleville past a 50-39 win Thursday night. ter to pull out a 51-43 victory win over Carterville at home Valmeyer 47-36 Monday night Chester led 14-10 at the end on the road Tuesday night. Friday night. in Cahokia Conference of the first quarter, but the The Pioneers trailed 20-18 Miller finished with 24 Kaskaskia Division girls bas- game was tied at 18 by half- at the half. points to lead the Panthers. ketball action. time. George Kuhlman led Trico The Panthers trailed 8-4 in The Lady Warriors out- Trico outscored Chester 11- with 20 points, while Blaine the first quarter but held a 16- scored Valmeyer 20-5 in the 5 and 21-16 in the second half LePere had 14. 10 lead at the break. third period to break open a for the 11-point win. Columbia 53 Carterville outscored the close game Katelyn Thies led the Lady Red Bud 42 Panthers 24-15 in the fourth Gale finished with 24 points Pioneers with a game-high 21 Red Bud couldn’t hold onto quarter to force the extra ses- and 10 rebounds, while points. Jessica Prange added a five-point halftime lead sion. Gerlach had 17 points. 15 points in the win. Tuesday night in a 53-42 loss Caleb Dahn and Chris Marissa-Coulterville 45 For Chester, McKenzi to Columbia. Priebe each had 12 points in Dupo 31 Rucker led the way with eight The Musketeers led 28-23 at the win for Pinckneyville. Marissa-Coulterville points, while Chelsea the break but were outscored Trico 54 notched its seventh win of the Schroeder finished with 14-9 and 16-5 in the second Sesser-Valier 50 season with a 45-31 victory seven. half. Trico built a seven point over Dupo Monday night Ca- Nashville 36 Snyder scored a game-high lead in the first half and held hokia Conference Kaskaskia Pinckneyville 14 29 points for Red Bud. off Sesser-Valier late for a 54- Division action. Nashville held Pinck- Sparta 56 50 win on the road Friday The Lady Meteors outscored neyville to just seven points in Trico 54 night. Dupo 26-7 in the second half both halves to coast to a 36-14 Ringering honored for 1,000th point Phil Lockhart’s acrobatic The Pioneers led 16-11 after to rally from a five-point half- win Thursday night in SIRR Red Bud girls basketball head coach Janelle Pfeiffer last-second shot found its the first quarter and 32-25 at time deficit. Mississippi Division action. presented a commemorative basketball to junior Ali mark as Sparta edged Trico the break. Christa Hill led Marissa with Katelyn Mayer and Dalis Ringering January 17 in recognition of her scoring 1,000 56-54 in overtime Saturday Sesser-Valier outscored the 16 points. Laura Berger and Huber each scored five points points in her career. She scored her 1,000th point at the night. Pioneers 25-22 in the second Katie Shubert each had 12. to lead the Lady Panthers. Lebanon Tournament December 28 against Lebanon. Sparta trailed 40-34 enter- half. Elverado 52 Anna-Jonesboro 70 Ringering is the first girl at Red Bud High School to ing the period but outscored Blaine LePere paced Trico Chester 46 Sparta 35 accomplish this feat. Ali is the daughter of Tony and Mary the Pioneers 12-6 to force over- with 14 points, and George Chester wrapped up Black Anna-Jonesboro outscored Ringering of Red Bud. time. Kuhlman added 11. Aaron Rushing led Sparta New Athens 55 with 19 points. Seth Ferguson Steeleville 50 and Lockhart each had 14 In a battle of top teams in TAX TIME DEALS! points in the win. the Cahokia Conference Chase Rednour led Trico Kaskaskia Division, New Ath- with 14 points. Blaine LePere ens held off a second half rally On The Spot Financing!!!* finished with 13, George Ku- by Steeleville for a 55-50 win hlman 11 and Kyle Hammel Friday night. No Credit Check! 10. 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Counts As A Strike SQUAD SPONSOR Wednesday Thursday Any person who brings a squad with a minimum Regional champs of 20 bowlers will receive one free entry 4-8pm 4-8pm The Trico Junior High girls basketball team won a Co-Sponsored By: regional championship January 14 with a win over Steeleville American Legion Sparta. Pictured from left in the front row are Hailey Baseball Committee And Venegoni Distributing (Budweiser/Busch), Nagel, Jaelin King, Lexi Smith and Grace Coleman. James Kelly, Rep. Shown in the middle row are Izzy Pierceall, Paige Team General Manager: Bruce Fiene Guetersloh, and head Coach Dan King. Pictured in Tournament Officials Reserve The Right To the back row are Jade Kranawetter, Emerson Denault, Review Any Entry Or Circumstance 201 Minton Drive 1775 N. Market assistant coach John Kranawetter, Mikayla Zlotnicki, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING Percy • 497-2350 Sparta • 443-3500 Mikayla Brasel, Keeley Winters, Danyelle Eilers and AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL! Mon. - Sat. 7am-8p m • Sun. 7am-2pm Daily 7am-8pm assistant coach Becky Brasel. Page 12 County Journal January 31, 2013 P’ville receives P’ville council approves new lighting By Jeff Blair neyville, install the light- use. financial software the city At its January 14 meeting, ing. Stone said the city would uses. The software is also settlement check the Pinckneyville City Stone also noted that the have to pay the full cost of used by the city accountant. Council tabled a request by money from the grant is the project up front. A & D ● Darrel Sheridan and By Jeff Blair The plaintiffs argued that Commissioner David Stone part of Ameren Illinois’ En- would file the grant appli- Josh Kehrer, representing The recent settlement of atrazine, a herbicide used to authorize the application ergy Now program and cation to reimburse the city Rend Lake Lunker Buster a class action suit against in farming, ran off farm for a Department of Com- through President Obama’s part of the cost of the Bass Club, requested per- a major agricultural fields and into drinking merce and Economic Op- federal energy savings pro- project. mission to use the city lake chemical manufacturer is water supplies. They portunity grant to cover gram. DCEO just handles If they chose Plan 1, which for a fishing tournament good news for Pinck- added that this caused part of the cost of replacing the paperwork and distrib- includes all buildings, the May 25. They also re- neyville and many other undue expense to many lighting at several city utes the money. city would be reimbursed quested that the city waive communities. municipalities in the form buildings. The cost to replace light- $26,783, leaving the city to the 10 horsepower limit on Pinckneyville Mayor of added testing, monitor- Monday night, the council ing at the city maintenance pay $36,073. boat motors. Sheridan Augie Kellerman an- ing and filtering of their again took up the issue. building, water treatment If they choose Plan 2, noted that the club would nounced Monday night water supplies. Stone said to qualify for the plant, non-potable water eliminating the east sewer make sure all boaters kept that the city had received Syngenta continues to grant reimbursement, the plant, fire station and the plant from the project, the their motors at idle speed. $46,923 from the recent assert that it is not liable project would have to be east and main sewer treat- reimbursement amount The council approved waiv- atrazine class action settle- and that atrazine is safe. completed by February 14. ment plants would be would be $19,177, leaving ing the horsepower limit ment fund. A statement on the The main contractor for $62,856. Eliminating the the city with the balance of and authorized the club to Pinckneyville was among company’s website states the project would be A & D east sewer plant would drop $21,413. use the lake for its tourna- 1,085 cities across the that scientific evidence Electric Supply of Green- the project cost to $40,590. After more discussion, the ment. country that were part of makes it clear that no one ville. Currently, most city build- commissioners voted ● Bill Flowers from New the lawsuit filed against ever has or ever could be The company is already ings have T-12 fluorescent unanimously to go with Wave Communications up- Syngenta Crop Protection, exposed to enough atra- trained and certified to lighting. Stone said under Plan 1. Stone said he had dated the council on up- the makers of atrazine fer- zine in water to affect their write the grant and certify the federal energy plan, T- spoken with the contrac- grades to the company’s tilizer. In last week’s health. the work. Several other 12 systems have been dis- tors and with Kuhnert, and service. Last year, New County Journal story from The law firm recently re- commissioners had asked continued, and soon it will both believe they can have Wave purchased from Com- the Chester city council leased a statement ex- Stone why they couldn’t be difficult, if not impos- meeting, Chester had re- plaining that a $105 mil- the project completed by cast the right to service have their own grant writer sible, to find replacement ceived $46,069 from the lion settlement had been the February 14 deadline. Pinckneyville and several and contractor. lights. settlement. reached October 23, 2012. In other action: other area towns with cable “They have to be certified A & D plans to install LED ● The lawsuit was origi- Every municipal water Approval was given to television, internet and and T-8 lighting in the nally filed in 2004 by the system in the U.S. that by DCEO and Ameren Elec- spend $4,386 to upgrade the other digital services. buildings. He noted that city of Greenville and was tested positive for atrazine tric,” he said. “While any later expanded to include contamination was eli- local electrician could be this will not only make it more cities across the Mid- gible to be part of the law- certified, there is not easier to replace lights that west. suit. The amount each city enough time before the ex- burn out but will save the Korein Tillery, a St. Louis received was based on piration of this grant to get city quite a bit in electric- based law firm, argued the past detection levels of that certification done.” ity costs. Stone noted that case on behalf of the plain- atrazine in its water sys- Stone said A & D does plan while LED lights are more Build with Confidence tiffs. tem. to have Dave Kuhnert, an expensive, they offer the electrician from Pinck- most savings in electricity Gun control laws won’t Protect affect events at WSRC your family. 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www.holzhauers.com 127 618-327-8264 Carbondale January 31, 2013 CJJ SECTION TWO COUNTY J OURNALSECTION TWOCJJ Ameren seeking rate hike for delivering natural gas Ameren Illinois has filed spending through our dential customer using 785 a proposed delivery service ActOnEnergy¨ program,” therms of natural gas per rate increase with the Illi- Nelson said. year would pay the follow- nois Commerce Commis- Ameren Illinois must se- ing additional amounts for sion to recover its infra- cure permission for addi- delivery service per month: structure investments and tional cost recovery from Rate Zone 1 - $2.52; Rate the increased costs of deliv- the ICC as required by state Zone 2 - $4.00, and Rate ering natural gas to about law. The process for Ame- Zone 3 - $2.87. The local 813,000 homes and busi- ren Illinois to change its area is in Zone 3. nesses in downstate Illinois. delivery service rates takes The Ameren Illinois “We have filed this deliv- 11 months, so the new rates ActOnEnergy program ery service rate case to as- would not take effect before empowers customers to re- sure our ongoing financial late December. Ameren Illi- duce their energy usage ability to provide a safe and nois is seeking an addi- without sacrificing comfort reliable energy delivery sys- tional $50 million in cost or safety by offering en- tem that will accommodate recovery for its natural gas ergy savings tips, tools and future economic growth delivery service. Delivery rebates. Detailed informa- and development,” said service rates were last in- tion is available at ActOn Craig Nelson, senior vice creased January 20, 2012. Energy.com. president of Ameren Illi- Additional information Ameren Illinois delivers nois. about the natural gas deliv- energy to 1.2 million elec- “We understand the im- ery service rate case is avail- tric and 813,000 natural pact a delivery service rate able at IllinoisRateFacts. gas customers in downstate increase may have on our com. Illinois. The service area Willisville conversation piece customers and will con- If the ICC approves the covers more than 1,200 Anyone driving through Willisville might have noticed this half of a car in a front tinue to help our customers entire amount requested, a communities and 43,700 yard along Route 4. The Pontiac Grand Prix was cut in half with a chop saw by Ivan better manage their energy typical Ameren Illinois resi- square miles. O’Brien of Wilisville. O’Brien took the front half, which contained parts he wanted to use and placed the rear half upright at the home of his friend Don Ray Williams. Williams said the car half will stay in his yard until O’Brien takes it away. In the Former Sparta man uses internet meantime, it is quite a conversation piece around Willisville. to promote organic gardening The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener may Sparta airport will get funds not be a familiar term with southern Illi- nois residents, but former Sparta High School graduate Joey Baird hopes to to help with taxiway extension change that. Baird currently lives in Mequon, Wiscon- By Greg Myers will eliminate the back taxy- sin with his wife Holly. They have created Governor Pat Quinn’s $9 ing of aircraft for takeoff an online, social media supported commu- million capital investment and landing on Runway 18, nity for vegetable gardeners. for airports was announced $270,000 thus increasing safety on On their website thewisconsinvegetable January 23. Some of that the runway for all aircraft gardener.com, they post videos, podcasts, money will go to Sparta’s from state for traffic.” recipes and helpful links and tips related Hunter Field. Governor Quinn stated to gardening. Hunter Field will receive $800,000 that this major investment Their weekly videos show how to grow Joey and Holly Baird $270,000 from the state to will generate hundreds of food organically and how to recycle house- help fund a project esti- airport project direct and indirect jobs, hold items to help produce more food and podcast in which they present the latest mated to cost $800,000. improve accessibility and save money. gardening news. Each program features “We are pleased with the further strengthen Illinois’ The videos explain how to can, preserve, a special guest from the organic garden- announcement,” said air- The project is to construct position as a national leader cook and bake the vegetables that are ing world. port manager Scott Mar- a 700-foot extension of the in infrastructure. grown in a home garden. The Bairds will be speaking at the Gar- quardt. “We have been plan- parallel taxiway to Runway The program is funded by Gardener on the Go is a 10-minute den Expo in Madison, Wisconsin Febru- ning this project for a while 18. $7.3 million from Quinn’s podcast offering tips, ideas and tricks on ary 8 and 9. now. We will use these “This will fix a major Illinois Jobs Now capital gardening. 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Soup’s on The mother-daughter duo of Bridget Moody and Bridget Fulkerson won the $150 top prize in the Pinckneyville Community Hospital employee soup cook-off. Moody and Fulkerson won for their clam chowder with bacon and pepper jack-bacon biscuits. A total of 21 varieties of soups and chili were entered. Employees paid $2 for a chance to taste the soups and vote on their favorite. Tied for second place were Mary Peradotto’s tortellini soup and Jackie Malinski’s chicken tortilla soup. Third place went to Julie Reiman’s white chili. The contest was sponsored by the employee appreciation committee in honor of National Soup Month and National Pie Month. Shown from left are Fulkerson, Malinksi, Peradotto and Reiman. Steeleville chamber luncheon meeting goes over

wellThe Steeleville Chamber Marshall Browning service awards of Commerce tried some- Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin held its employee celebration with a thing new last week, and party for employees and their guests January 24. All those who have worked at it went over well. the hospital from five to 45 years were acknowledged. OR Director Brenda Jones, The chamber has always left, was honored for her 45 years of service. Shown here with Jones are Laurie met in the evening, but Kellerman and CEO Edwin A. Gas. Also recognized were employees who retired January 22, members held in 2012, including William Huff, Fran Armstrong, Lee Wilson, Carolyn Morgan, a luncheon meeting at the Debra Hill and Mary Harris. Steeleville library. About 18 members attended. The chamber plans to do HDTV winner the same thing for the Russell Bogenpohl of Willisville was the winner of a February 19 meeting. It 42-inch HDTV with blu-ray player given away at will also be held in the li- Sparta Community Hospital’s health fair held brary conference room at FLOORING January 26 at the World Shooting and Recreational noon. It is hoped that even Sale Complex in conjunction with the Sparta Chamber of more members will at- Our Biggest Clearance Event Of The Season! Commerce Home Show. tend. Jan. 31st - Feb. 8th Birchler Schmerbauch In Stock ¢ SUPER Roll ...... sq. ft. DEAL Welcomed Accounting Vinyl 89 In Over Call today to schedule your appointment! In Stock Our professionals will be glad to be of service. SPECIAL ¢ 7,800 Homes BUY Carpet Frieze.99 sq. ft. Each Week Income Tax Preparation County by Armstrong $ 20 Journal Tax Planning Alterna Luxury Vinyl Tile 4 sq. ft. Percy Matthew S. McClure, CPA • John P. Schmerbauch, CPA 497-8272 Dianna Rathert, EA • Dale Guebert, CPA Handscraped 2506 State Street • Chester • 826-2212 Hardwood $ 99 “We’ve Got You Covered From Head To Toe” Starting At 2 sq. ft.

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Good crowds visited the Conservation wetlands program signup The USDA Natural Re- that meet the land eligibil- To be eligible, applicants sources Conservation Ser- ity requirements will be must have farm records Sparta chamber home show vice has announced a considered for funding established with USDA’s signup period for the Wet- April 5. Farm Service Agency. lands Reserve Program. The Wetlands Reserve pro- “The geographic area Winners of various drawings held at the show are listed According to Robert gram is voluntary and of- rate caps used to establish It was a successful Sparta rant at the complex, served Hays of Belleville. Spencer, Perry County dis- fers landowners the oppor- easement payments have Chamber of Commerce food during the weekend, Wright’s Do-It Center and trict conservationist, The tunity to protect, restore increased significantly for Home Show that was held although it will not offi- Buchheit’s also held draw- reauthorization allows for and enhance wetlands on fiscal year 2013,” said last weekend at the shoot- cially open until February. ings for a $250 gift card NRCS to begin taking ap- their property. Landowners Spencer. “Landowners ing complex. “All went very well,” said from each store. The winner plications immediately un- can establish long-term should visit the NRCS field Chairman of the event Hayes. “We had 35 vendors, at Wright’s is Donna til March 1. All applica- conservation and wildlife office in Pinckneyville as Michael Hayes said about and they were all happy Wolters of Percy. Buch- tions ranked and inspected practices and protection. soon as possible.” 500 people attended Satur- with the results.” heit’s winner is Cathy day and about 250 Sunday. The chamber held draw- McConachie of Sparta. The Sparta Community Hospi- ings for two $250 gift cards Sparta hospital gave away tal held its health fair in from any show vendor of a television with a blu-ray No Surgery New Year - New You conjunction with the show the winners’ choice. The player. The winner is Needed Here Saturday. winners are Cathy Cole of Russel Bogenpohl of Willis- PROVEN SUCCESS!! ville. Boccardi’s, the new restau- Steeleville and Shannon This wife, mother (&40 Hr/Wk Secretary ) says she doesn’t want to mislead anyone, admitting that everyday is challenging in regards to making healthy food choices. Murphy says while she’s likely to fight this battle (with weight gain) for the rest of her life, SI Medical Weight Loss has given her the tools necessary to manage her waistline more easily. The “New Michelle” is now in size 3 pants (from a 12). She says she’s more energetic, happier, and healthier - Mission Accomplished!

Amy White and Cindy Prange of Buchheit’s talk with Ted Kruski of Sparta as Kruski registers for a gift card that Buchheit’s was giving away.

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fee. Then for 100 signs, the fice has new hours. It is at 6:30 p.m. cost would be 65 cents open Monday-Friday from 8 Happenings at the KC: S’ville senior site vansville each. to 4 and closed from 11 to 1 Council meeting February E Of course, the bigger and for lunch. Saturday hours 12 at 7:30 p.m. NEWS the more colors, the more are 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fish buffet this Friday. the cost. St. John’s Lutheran Church Fish fries every Friday activities, menu By Eloise Kueker, 853-4016 And if you take into con- of Ruma invites all to attend from February 15 through sideration that this is usu- its chicken dinner this Sun- Lent, except Good Friday. Activities THURSDAY: Baked ham, Chat With Wese ally a one-time use, there is day from 11:30 to 2:30. February 4-8 steamed broccoli, sweet po- It has started again. Politi- a lot of money spent on A Red Cross blood drive Evansville Enterprise MONDAY: Bingo at 10. Ex- tatoes, pineapple chunks, cal signs are appearing all these signs. What happens will be held in Evansville at January 26, 1934 ercise at 11. jello cake. over. Even though this is to them after the election? the KC Wednesday, Febru- Jacob Clemens passed TUESDAY: Advisory board FRIDAY: Salmon patties, 3 not a presidential election Are they recycled or just ary 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. Do- away. Survivors were his meeting at 10. bean salad, stewed toma- coming up, the signs are thrown into dumpsters? nors are required to have a wife, Mary Wolff Clemens, WEDNESDAY: Bingo at 10. toes, Brussels sprouts, still plentiful. I have always It seems like a lot of photo ID. two sons, Victor and Exercise at 11. Card club at applesauce. wondered how much these money that could be used The Columbian Squires Alphons and three daugh- 12:30. Milk, tea, coffee and signs cost. So I did a little elsewhere to help the home- will be busy this spring. The ters Clara Ghielker, Anna THURSDAY: Movie at 9. wheat bread are served with research and found some less, the disabled vets, the basketball tournament is Dunbar and Delores Clem- FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. Exer- each meal. scheduled for Sunday, ens. websites that sell political schools and food pantries. cise at 11. Card club at Our hours are 8:30 to 2 March 3 at Mater Dei Catho- John Braun informed the signs. I am not saying that This Week in History 12:30. p.m. Monday through Fri- lic High School in Breese. Enterprise office that he this is where the local signs 1/30/1948—Ghandi assas- day, except holidays. For The first game is at noon. planned to open a restau- Menu come from or that the sinated; 1/30/1933—Lone more information or to prices are even the same. Ranger debuts on radio; 1/ The 41st annual state con- rant, lunch and beer tavern MONDAY: Cheeseburgers, vention will be held Satur- about the first of February slaw, fries, tropical fruit. make a reservation, please On one site, a person 31/1990—The first call 965-3134 ext. 5. Reser- McDonald’s opened in the day and Sunday, March 16 in the Stolle building. TUESDAY: Potato soup, could pay $27.97 for the set- vations are appreciated by up fee, then depending on Soviet Union. and 17. A number of young people baked beans, lettuce salad, 9:30 a.m. on the day you how many were ordered, We extend our sincere The next Senior Citizens went to Roots Tuesday mandarin oranges. wish to eat with us. We the cost could be as little as sympathy to the families of Club meeting will be Febru- evening to take in the open- WEDNESDAY: Swiss steak, would love to have you; we $.55 each. A corrugated Gerald Heuman and Milton ary 13. ing dance given by John mashed potatoes, lettuce plastic 12x12 one-color sign (Jack) Gross. Evansville Fire Depart- Barr at his new stand there. salad, pears, lemon bars. like making new friends. would be the same set-up The Evansville Post Of- ment will meet February 18 A large crowd was reported.

tended the birthday party of Sparta hospital aux. Card of Thanks Coulterville Ruthie Orella in Walsh. wanwick Ruthie turned 2. Our hearts are broken but our memories are S Linda Morgan was greeter gift shop volunteers comforting. Milton (Jack) loved life and lived it at the United Methodist NEWS Church January 27. The to its fullest, which we are thankful for today. By Diana Cole, 758-2880 February 1: Leona Phelps February 5: Ina Appel and children’s moment was and Ginger and Jerry Peggy Petkas Words cannot express how much we appreciated Ladies, If you went to done by Pastor John. There Cornick February 6: Ginger and all who have prayed for us, and with us, hugged us, school in Coulterville, come will be a new Bible study February 2: Susie Steven- Jerry Cornick and Doris traveled long distances to be with us, called, and to our get together, noon group starting February 11. son Patterson February 8 at Pistol City in Check with pastor for fur- sent cards, food and plants. February 4: Janice Hamil- February 7: Judy Corbin the back room. ther information. ton and Sharon Runge and Sue Hooper A special thanks to Father Ben Stern, Fertile Soil, a local band, We will be collecting val- Deacon Steve Pautler, and the Sisters of the played at Pistol City Satur- entines for the 11 shut-ins Blood of Christ, Dr. Walls and the doctors day evening. and nursing home patients. Elodie Stewart spent the Please bring a valentine ad- and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital. night with her grandpar- dressed to each person. With Sincere Thanks, ents David and Diana Cole There is a list on the bulle- Saturday. Sunday, they met tin board. We will be col- Milton Gross Family with Matthew and Nicole lecting these February 3 th Stewart at the Sparta Home and 10 and will deliver Happy 16 Show. Later, the Coles at- them Valentine’s Day. Birthday Sparta senior center ThankThank YouYou Drake From the family of Activities TUESDAY: Oven fried Charles McDaniel February 4-8 chicken, whipped potatoes, milk gravy, glazed carrots, & Seth MONDAY: Exercise at fruit cocktail with bananas. We appreciate, with all our hearts, all of the thoughts 10:30. Bingo at 12:30. and prayers. Thank you for your visits, phone calls, TUESDAY: Bingo at 12:30. WEDNESDAY: Sloppy joes, Love, diced potato casserole, but- flowers, food, memorials and online condolences. Art class at 1. Grandma A thank you to everyone at Fair Acres Nursing WEDNESDAY: Exercise at tered corn, pineapple, bun. Home for taking such good care of our loved one, also 10:30. THURSDAY: Chicken noodle soup, meat salad, 3 THURSDAY: Chorus at to TIP Hospice during the brief time they assisted. bean salad, plums, crack- 10:15. Bingo at 12:30. Also a special thank you to Rev. Jim Barnett for your ers, bread. FRIDAY: Exercise at 10:30. visits and the memorial service, to the ladies of the FRIDAY: BBQ pork steaks, Bingo at 12:30. church for the wonderful meal and to the pallbearers twice baked potato, mixed and the pianist. Thanks also to all of the Masons who Some activities are sub- vegetables, cake, bread. ject to change. Over 60 Years’ attended the Masonic service—Charlie Mac would Suggested donations are Combined Experience Menu congregate $3.50 and home have been so proud. MONDAY: Ham and beans, delivery $3.75. Once seniors Steve’s We thank Pyatt Funeral Home and the staff for stewed tomatoes, oven are served, anyone who helping us through this difficult time. roasted potatoes, apricots, would like to purchase a Gayle McDaniel, Lynne and Paul Jones and family, Bret cornbread. meal, without drink, $5. AUTO BODY & PAINT, INC and Jane McDaniel and family, Neal McDaniel and Steve Gasser ¥ Kenny Eddy Bridget Shopinski and family Chester senior citizens See Us For All Your activities and menu Collision Repair Needs Wheel Alignment Activities dumplings, slaw, Brake Repair succatash, roll, apple wal- February 4-8 nut crisp. THANK YOU MONDAY: Grocery bingo at 10712 Country Club Rd. FRIDAY: Meatloaf, scal- 10. loped potatoes, three bean SPARTA I would like to thank my friends TUESDAY: Shop Walmart salad, fruit pie. 443-3511 in the morning. Country Meals served at 11:30 and family for making my Rhythm Aces band. a.m. Please call 826-5108 by WEDNESDAY: Exercise at 9 a.m. the day you wish to SELF STORAGE UNITS birthday so special. I received over 10. Nickel bingo after eat with us. Support your lunch. 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 Storage Units Available site, visit often. Suggested $ 100 beautiful cards and celebrated THURSDAY: Quilting at donation for congregate Monthly Rental Starting At 20 8:30. Shop Rozier’s in the meal $3.75, some delivered GASSER PROPERTIES, LLC with my family at a dinner to mark morning. Nutrition educa- meal $4. tion with Theresa from U of the occasion. The best gift of all I at 11. FRIDAY: White elephant is knowing I have such loving bingo at 10. Menu Happy 60th Birthday friends and family. MONDAY: Polish sausage, whipped potatoes, gravy, sauerkraut, gelatin fruit Ed Lodge Nina Mulholland fluff, biscuit. TUESDAY: Turkey, dress- Thank You For Keeping Us Laughing ing, green beans, cranberry And Making Life Fun!! sauce, fruit, pumpkin dump cake. We Love You! WEDNESDAY: Liver and Cheryl & Hannah, Casey & Jaime, Tyson & Heather, Kelly & Roy And Your Grandkids – onions or hamburger steak, “Those we love are with the parsley potatoes, peas and Jake, Will, Presley, Braden, Jackson, Cole & Kenzie Lord, and the Lord has carrots, fruit salad. Ed’s The Plaster Man On The Right! THURSDAY: Chicken and promised to be with us. Over 40 Years Of Plastering & Still Going Strong! If they are with Him and He is with us, they cannot be far away.” In Loving Memory Of - Peter Marshall Card Of Thanks Jerry J. Lois H. A heartfelt thank you to all of theemergency responders who helped Wittenborn us after our ATV accident on the farm. KUHNERT April 5, 1927 - February 6, 2012 4/28/38 - 1/30/93 A special thanks to emergency room Remembered personnel and to Dr. Bodo Schneider with love – of Memorial Hospital in Chester. Sadly missed and Roland, Lois Faye, We are so grateful! loved. Always in LouAnn, family our hearts. and friends Harold and Jean Harmsen Jane, Monte, Jill and our families January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 17 CJJ OBITUARIES

JEFF (J.R.) RIESS MARILYN A. VEATH ALAN CHARLES SCHMIDT THOMAS LYNN MCCUEN Alan Charles Schmidt, Jeff (J. R.) Riess, 50, of Marilyn A. Veath, 80, of Belleville, died Saturday, Thomas Lynn McCuen, STELLA M. FALKENHAIN Ellis Grove, died at 4:58 54, of Marissa, died Tues- 70, of Omaha, Nebraska, day, January 22, 2013 in January 26, 2013 at St. Stella M. Falkenhain, a.m. Saturday, January 26, formerly of Percy, died at Peoria. Elizabeth’s Hospital in 96, of Sparta, died Tues- 2013 at Memorial Hospital 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Janu- Alan loved agriculture Belleville. day, January 22, 2013 at in Chester. ary 26, 2013. MARY ALICE DOCKERY and was involved in it all of Jeff owned and operated Sparta Community Hospi- She was a secretary for Riess Ford in Marissa and He worked for Spartan Mary Alice Dockery, 85, his life. He was a farmer tal. a fish farm. She was a was an entrepreneur. Printing for 10 years, World of Sparta, died Friday, and currently a regional She was a member of member of St. Peter’s He was born February Color Press in Effingham January 25, 2013 at the manager with Specialized Trinity United Presbyte- Lutheran Church in 16, 1962 in Belleville to for 10 years and in Merced, Randolph County Care Fertilizer Products. He was rian Church in Sparta. Evansville, Ladies Aid and Donald W. and Jean White California for 10 years. Af- Center in Sparta. a member of St. Agatha ter retiring, he moved to She was a housewife. secretary for Special Riess. She was a member of Catholic Church, Knights Omaha. She was born July 5, Olympics Camp. He married Debra Ha- First United Methodist of Columbus, Sons of the He was born July 13, 1942 1916 in Houston, Illinois She was born January 12, gen October 28, 1989 in Church in Sparta where American Legion and in Collinsville to John to Joseph B. and Mathilda 1933 in Chester to Perry Southern Illinois Fertilizer New Athens. She survives. she was a Sunday School Lawrence and Vivian Schultz Adams. and Adelie Becker Zang. Board. He is also survived by teacher of the JLB class. one son Jeffrey B. Riess II McCuen. She married Russell B. She married Billy Veath He was born May 15, 1958 She was a bookkeeper of Belleville; one daughter He married Sandy Falkenhain May 4, 1937 in September 17, 1955 in in Mehlville, Missouri to for Midwestern Propane Kati Riess of Charleston, Altsteadt in 2001. She sur- Sparta. He preceded her Chester. He survives. Elmer and Shirley Frank Gas for 36 years. South Carolina; his vives. in death May 11, 1992. She is also survived by Schmidt. She was a member of mother of Marissa; one He is also survived by one She is survived by one four children Steve Veath He married Jeana Hent- the Eastern Star for over brother Wes Riess; one brother James (Kathy) daughter Sara Wagner of of Louisville, Illinois, zel April 23, 1982 at St. 50 years, charter member sister-in-law Pam (Jim) McCuen of Omaha; one sis- Sparta; one sister-in-law Tammy (Dennis) Little of Agatha Catholic Church in ter Gayle (Russell of Sparta Hospital Auxil- New Athens. She survives. Shay of Naperville, Illi- Dovie Adams of Texas; two Sparta, Nancy (Tom) Ryan Bogenpohl) McCuen of iary, member of Delta He was preceded in death nois; one nephew Thomas grandchildren Cara (Ken- of New Berlin, Illinois and Percy; one son Michael Theta Tau Alumni Soror- by his parents. Shay of Moline; two nieces neth) Pickett and Michelle William John Veath of McCuen of Fort Calhoun, ity and Randolph County He will be sadly missed Laura Shay of Naperville (Billy) Cato; great-grand- Carbondale; one sister and Kendall Riess of Lake Nebraska; two daughters Care Center Auxiliary. by his two adoring daugh- children Melissa, Teresa Lorene (Roger) Lehmberg St. Louis, Missouri and Shelly McCuen of Merced, She was past treasurer for ters Jackie Schmidt (friend and Jeremy Pickett and of Springfield, Missouri; dear friends Doug and California and Holly the church, JOY recipient Phil Weaver) of St. Louis, Emmily Cato and great- one brother Ronald (Peg- Connie White and family (David) Short of Council at the church and a lay Joanna Schmidt of Marissa; great-granddaughter gy) Zang of Chester and of Marissa. Bluffs, Iowa; three stepchil- person for Hospice of two brothers Rodney dren Tammy, Tim and Madalyn Boyster. four grandchildren. He was preceded in Southern Illinois. (Diane) Schmidt of Apex, Lynsie of Omaha; two She was also preceded She was preceded in death by his father and fa- She was born December North Carolina and Elmer adopted children Camden in death by her parents, death by her parents. ther-in-law and mother-in- 21, 1927 in Sparta to Harry (Lynn) Schmidt of Colum- and Octavia of Omaha and one son James Falken- Services were held at 11 bia, Illinois; father and law Robert and Marilyn and Alice Colbert Adams. several grandchildren. hain, two brothers and two a.m. Tuesday, January 29, mother-in-law Marvin and Hagen. She married Ellis “Mo- Funeral services will be He was preceded in death sisters. 2013 at St. Peter’s Luth- Dorothy Hentzel of New pey” Dockery July 14, 1946 held at 10:30 a.m. Thurs- by his parents, one sister Graveside services were eran Church in Evansville Athens; one brother-in-law in Sparta. He preceded day, January 31, 2013 at Wanda Arleen and two held at 2 p.m. Friday, with Rev. James Leistico Joel (Angie) Hentzel of her in death July 16, 2005. St. John United Church of brothers Donald and January 25, 2013 at officiating. Burial was in McCalla, Alabama and two She is survived by one Christ in Mascoutah with Stanley. Caledonia Cemetery in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cem- sisters-in-law Jan Taake of daughter Sue (Tom) Rev. Donald Wagner offi- A private family memo- Sparta with Rev. Chris etery in Evansville. O’Fallon, Illinois and Julie Morrison of Sunrise ciating. rial service will be held at Williams officiating. Welge-Pechacek Fu- (Mike) Crowe of Edwards- a later date. Beach, Missouri; one son ville. Burial will be in Mas- McDaniel Funeral neral Home in Evansville Charles (Paula) Dockery A mass of Christian coutah City Cemetery. Home in Sparta was in was in charge of arrange- of Algonquin, Illinois; burial was held at St. Visitation will be held CLARENCE J. charge of arrangements. ments. seven grandchildren and Agatha Catholic Church in from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thurs- SCHAEFER Memorials may be made Memorials may be made day at the church. 22 great-grandchildren. New Athens Monday, Janu- Clarence J. Schaefer, 83, of to the Randolph County to St. Peter’s Lutheran Moll Funeral Home in Ruma, died at 12:25 a.m. She was also preceded ary 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Humane Society. Cemetery Fund. Maschoutah is in charge Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in death by her parents, Father James Nall officiat- Sign the guest book at Sign the guest book at of arrangements. at Red Bud Regional Hospital. two brothers Charles and ing. Burial was in St. mcdanielfh.com. wpfh.net. Agatha Catholic Cemetery In lieu of all other gifts, Funeral Mass was held at Harold, two sisters Vera memorials may be made 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, and Helen, one grand- in New Athens. Heil-Schuessler Funeral to Marissa Athletic Pro- 2013 at St. Patrick’s Catholic child and one great-grand- gram, Marissa High Church in Ruma with Father child. Home in Marissa was in charge of arrangements. School, 300 School View Clyde Grogan officiating. Services were held at 10 Memorials may be made Drive, Marissa 62257; Burial was in St. Patrick Cem- a.m. Wednesday, January in Alan’s name to St. Belleville Area Humane etery. 30, 2013 at First United Agatha Parish and will be Society, 1301 S. 11th Welge-Pechacek Funeral Methodist Church in received at St. Agatha Street, Belleville 62223 or Home in Red Bud was in Sparta with Rev. Bud Catholic Church, 205 South Mascoutah Food Pantry, charge of arrangements. Bennett officiating. Burial Market Street, New Athens PO Box 262, Mascoutah Memorials may be made to was in Caledonia Cem- 62264. 62258. St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery etery. Sign the guest book at Condolences may be Fund, Hospice of Southern McDaniel Funeral heilschuessler.com. sent to the family by visit- Illinois or family wishes. Home in Sparta was in ing mollfuneralhome. Sign the guest book at com. wpfh.net. charge of arrangements. BRENT THIES Memorials may be made Brent A. Thies, 42, of to the Randolph County Clearwater Florida, for- Markers • Monuments • Mausoleums Care Center Activity Fund, merly of Campbell Hill, youth group at First passed away at his home on United Methodist Church JOYCE ANN MEHRER CHRIS OVERTON Friday, January 25, 2013. Nashville in Sparta or Passages Hos- Joyce Ann Mehrer, 64, of Chris Overton, 91, of Visitation will be held at Chester, died at 2:14 a.m. Sparta, died Tuesday, pice. Wilson’s Funeral Home in Memorial Co. Sunday, January 27, 2013 January 22, 2013 at Sign the guest book at Ava Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 at Memorial Hospital in Sparta Community Hos- mcdanielfh.com. p.m. and Friday from 7:30 John & Madeline Bergfeld Chester. pital. a.m to 8:30 a.m. and from (618) 443-5807 She graduated from Per- She worked as a GTE 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Or (618) 443-2988 ryville High School in telephone operator/su- church. 1965. pervisor and was a union Funeral services will be 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s She was employed at steward. held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Swank, Inc. in St. Mary, She was of the Baptist CATHERINE E. February 1, 2013 at St. ROSS Missouri for six years and faith. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Catherine E. Ross, 77, of at Memorial Hospital in She was a member of Campbell Hill with Rev. VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Chester, died Wednesday, Chester for 25 years. Matthew T. Kamprath offi- Auxiliary, Shriners, January 23, 2013 at Three Card of Thanks She was born January ciating. Burial will follow in Amer-ican Legion Auxil- Springs Lodge Nursing 29, 1948 in Perryville, Mis- St. Luke’s Lutheran Cem- At this time we would like to thank our family and iary and Eastern Star. Home in Chester. souri to Thomas Ferdi- etery in Campbell Hill. friends for the food, flowers, memorials, cards and She was born April 10, According to her nand and Lavern Irene Memorials may be given phone calls we received after the sudden death 1921 in Jasper, Alabama wishes, she was cremated. Colin Abernathy. to St. Luke’s Lutheran of our loved one, Curt Eubanks. to Charles and Thula Pechacek-McClure Fu- She married Arnold Otto Church Steeple Fund, St. Miller Burt. neral Home in Chester Thanks to first responders and MedStar for their Oswald and later married Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery She married Cecil “Cy” was in charge of arrange- help. Thanks to Dale Yates and Dave Rednour for Kenneth Ray Mehrer. Fund or Walgreens Relay Overton April 3, 1954 in ments. helping as pallbearers. Also thanks to the ladies She is survived by one Sparta. He preceded her for Life National Team. Sign the guest book at who prepared the wonderful meal after the service. son Jeffrey Oswald of in death September 2, Sign the guestbook at pmfh.net. Chester; one daughter 1994. www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net Special thanks to McDaniel Funeral Home, especially Cassandra Mehrer of She is survived by one Nathan, for his comforting words. Also thanks to Chester; three brothers daughter Jean Hille of Pastor Steve Duncan for a wonderful service. Thomas Abernathy of Chester; one grand- Your acts of kindness will forever be treasured. Jefferson, Texas and Rob- daughter Tina Dierks of Sparta; two grandsons Miller’s Meat Market ert and Daniel Abernathy - Family of Curtis Eubanks of Perryville, Missouri; Denton Dierks and Chad 1524 S. Main • Red Bud • 282-3334 loving friend of 21 years (Nina) Hille, all of Locally grown and processed meat and sausages. Gary O’Daniel; seven Sparta; four great-grand- daughters Britney (Cory) Committed To The Highest Level Of Quality And Food Safety grandchildren and eight Mayo, Carrie Grobb and great-grandchildren. Nicolette and Kayla Hille She was preceded in and one great-great- SPECIALS THANK YOU! death by her parents, one granddaughter Ellie $ The family of brother Roy Abernathy Grobb. Ribs ...... 1.79 lb. and one sister Judy Aber- She was also preceded $ Florence Ruroede nathy Hawkins. in death by her parents, Pork Steak...... 1.89 lb. wishes to express their thanks to all those who have It was her wish to donate three sisters and one $ her body to science and brother. Bratwurst ...... 2.39 lb. sent cards, calls of concern and words of comfort that no visitation or ser- Services were held at 6 $ during our wife/mother/grandmother’s extended vices be held. p.m. Friday, January 25, Sirloin Steak ...... 6.29 lb. illness and recent passing. Thanks to the staff at Red Pechacek-McClure Fu- 2013 at McDaniel Fu- Bud Regional Home Health Care, the doctors and neral Home in Chester neral Home in Sparta New Hours: We Will Close At 1pm On Saturday staff of Chester Memorial Hospital, Carbondale was in charge of arrange- with Rev. Richard Reid Competitively Priced Quality Products Memorial Hospital and Barnes Jewish Hospital for ments. Sr. officiating. Heat And Full Service Serve Items the special care given to our loved one. Special Memorials may be made Memorials may be Meat Case Stop In And Compare to Washington University given to the family for thanks to Pastor Alan Janneke for his visits and Wholesale, Retail, Custom Butchering, Freezer Bundles, School of Medicine. their wishes. words of comfort. May God bless you all. Sign the guest book at Beef Sides And Quarters And Hogs-Whole Or Halves Sign the guest book at Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Inspected Daily pmfh.net. mcdanielfh.com. Page 18 County Journal January 31, 2013 New online legal self-help center at Chester library A new online legal self- these cases, the legal infor- formation, such as the SIU help center for Randolph mation available on the website. County residents was an- website will help these un- “The opening of the new nounced January 23 at the represented litigants better Randolph County legal self- Chester Public Library. prepare for their court hear- help center will build on that The announcement was ings.” tradition and expand the re- made by Circuit Judge Ri- The new center provides sources available to self-rep- chard Brown, who was legal information on a wide resented individuals, espe- joined by Circuit Clerk variety of civil matters and cially with the involvement Sherry Johnson, former Cir- contains over 3,000 pieces of the Chester Public Li- cuit Clerk Barbara Brown of content. A mirror image brary.” and Chester Public Library site is available in Spanish. The website, which was de- Director Tammy Grah. All court forms are in En- veloped and is maintained by Public access to the new glish, the language of the Illinois Legal Aid Online, is center library. Individuals court system, but the Span- easy to use for anyone who with the internet can access ish site will also print out a has a basic familiarity with the center at any time at Spanish language version computers and who can per- randolph.illinoislegalaid.org. of the court documents. The form a search. The civil legal Librarians have been legal information is avail- information focuses upon trained to assist people to able in several formats in- the more common and sim- locate needed legal infor- cluding videos on such top- pler legal problems of lower mation on the website. No ics as going to court, auto- income people. Material on Pictured are three of the new officers of the New Athens Historical Society. From the legal advice will be pro- mated and non-automated the website is updated annu- left are President Kenneth Kraus, Trustee Wilmer Steinheimer and Vice President vided. court pleadings and articles ally or when the law changes. Robert Waeltz. “I am happy that we are on legal problems. The web- All of the material has been able to have a place to send site also contains informa- written by Illinois attorneys. individuals who must come tion on non-court legal is- “The online center can be New officers elected at New to court but who cannot af- sues such as Medicare, accessed from computers at ford to hire an attorney and Medicaid, unemployment the Chester Public Library are not able to be repre- compensation and durable during regular business Athens Historical Society sented by Land of Lincoln powers of attorney. hours for those people who legal assistance staff and “When people come to the do not have a personal com- The New Athens Historical 2010 with charter members New Athens are housed in pro bono attorneys, said” courthouse with a legal puter with access to the Society recently elected new Robert and Lois Waeltz, the building. The museum is Judge Brown. “It is impor- matter, the circuit clerk’s internet,” said Grah. officers. Charlotte Main, Linda open to the public the third tant to our system of justice office is usually the first “For those people with ac- Kenneth Kraus of Free- Schneider, Karen Zimmer- Sunday of each month, and that every individual has a place they come,” said cess to an internet-enabled burg was elected president. man, Dorothy Hacker, Judy during society meetings, the chance to tell his or her Johnson. “Many of these computer, the center can be He and his wife Carol grew Newman, Dorothy third Thursday. story in court. The system people have only a vague used twenty-four hours a day, up in New Athens and are Vielweber Wagner and School groups, organiza- works best when lawyers idea about courtroom pro- seven days a week.” both alumni of New Athens Cleon Wilson. tions and private tours are are involved. We encourage cedures and how to present Start-up funding was pro- High School. Membership has increased available by contacting a so- everyone to get a lawyer if their case to the judge. We vided by the Illinois Bar Robert Waeltz was re- to 32, including some former ciety member. Class reunion at all possible, but for a have always tried to direct Foundation. The Randolph elected vice president. He is residents of New Athens. and high school groups number of people, finding unrepresented people to County center is the 102nd a charter member of the Lifetime members include have had favorable com- a lawyer is not possible. In other sources of legal in- center opened in Illinois. group. Lois Waeltz was re- Sally Thies Gustin, Francis ments about the tour. elected secretary and Karen Emge Haege, Kenny and The society held its first Zimmerman treasurer. Carol Ann Schwartz Kraus sports open house during Easter Wilmer Steinheimer will and Cleon Wilson. the New Athens homecom- replace Judy Newman as a Membership dues are $10 ing. Coal mining history trustee. Linda Schneider per year and $100 for a life- and a veterans tribute has cantata and Dorothy Vielweber time membership. also been featured. First Baptist Church in Wagner will continue as The society meets in the For more information call Pinckneyville will host the trustees. old village hall. A museum 475-2814 or 539-0071. community Easter cantata The society was formed in of historical artifacts from Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Spotted kitties The choir, made up of Pebbles is a short-haired, vi- members of the various brant dark calico, about one churches in the Pinck- year old. Sweetie Pie, about neyville area, is being eight months old, is a long- formed now. Rehearsals haired petite beauty, weighing will be each Wednesday only about four pounds. They evening from 7:30 to 8:30 at are dog and cat friendly and so First Baptist Church. want to be held and spoiled Anyone interested in join- rotten. These girls are in foster ing the choir can call the care. If you would like to meet church at 357-2255. Walker guest speaker one or both of these sweet This year’s cantata will be, Randolph County States Attorney Jeremy Walker, left, babies, call the Perry County Great I Am, arranged and Pebbles Sweetie Pie was the guest speaker at the January 23 meeting of the Humane Society at 542-3647. orchestrated by David Cly- Chester Rotary Club. With Walker is Chester Rotary desdale. President Steve Hayes. ○○○○○○○○○ Deli Specials Fresh Homemade Sweet Valentine Deli Specials Glazed, Yeast CHEESECHEESECHEESE Specials!

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THE SUNDAY PARTY Prom Dress Resale BIG GAME SUPER BUCKET Saturday, February 2 • 10am-3pm PARTY OF BEER $ St. Mary’s Church Hall BIG FOOD 6 for 9 Cash 7362 Shawneetown Trail • Ellis Grove SCREEN TV FREE FOOD! PRIZES Watch The Big Only Sale 5 Miles North Of Chester On Rte. 3 COME For Info Call Or Text Teri Davitz At 618-615-3722 Game On 10’x10’ EARLY! DRINK Video Screen All Proceeds Will Be Donated To The Come Enjoy The Fun After The SPECIALS Rebecca Young Memorial Scholarship Fund Shooting Match On Sunday, February 3 Downtown Coulterville VFW TIME OUT Coulterville Evansville Knights Of Columbus 511 VFW Street • Coulterville • 758-9009 Sports Bar 758-2848 303 Broad Street • Evansville • 853-2616 FISH FRY MEAT SHOOT WINTER HOURS BuffetBuffetBuffetBuffetBuffet 1st & 3rd Sunday Of The Open Fridays Only 5pm Buffet Month Thru March Carry-Outs Available Target Range 58 Feet ¥ No Scopes Friday, Plates/Sandwiches & Sides FRIDAY, FEB. 1 ERVING PM PM .675 Bore Size February 8 Or Fish By The Pound S 4:30 - 8:00 Whistle Pigs $ $ 00 7-9:30pm Adults 11 • Kids 5-12 5 5 Kinds Of Fish & 7 Sides STAY FOR THE 60” Flatscreen TV To Watch BIG GAME! The Game On! 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Drink Specials Food Dress in your best and dance Beer Buckets to tunes provided by Night Magic Entertainment COMING Sponsored by SOS (Seeds of Steeleville), in conjuction EVENTS Willisville with the American Legion and Williams Heating & Air Broadway 497-8830 Saturday, February 2 4pm-8pm Corner Lounge BIG GAME SUNDAY LARRY DILLARD $ AND BLUES THERAPY Drink 1 Loaded FREE Specials Bloody Mary’s FOOD Sunday, February 3 2pm-6pm StrokerZ saloon BILL HARPER Willisville FREE JUKE BOX & Saturday, February 2 POOL AFTER THE GAME!!! 140 Buttermilk Hill Rd. • Ava • 618-763-4447 Friday, February 1 Directions: Follow IL Route 3 South To Buttermilk Hill Rd. DJ Dick Monday-Thursday 12pm - 6pm • Friday-Sunday 12pm - 8pm Tye One On SHANNON’S Fitzwell PUB Sunday, February 3 TILDEN • 587-1051 NOTICE This Public Notice is calculated to reach BIG GAME the elderly and handicapped voters, of FOOTBALL PARTY WATCH THE BIG GAME HERE! the availability of registration and Official Party Kickoff Time Is 5pm, But Show Up Early For The Best Seat! voting aids under the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and WING Handicapped Act, and of the Upcoming Events Saturday, Feb. 2 FLAVORS availability of assistance in marking Saturday, Feb. 2 Live Music By Hot, BBQ & Naked the ballot, and procedures for voting 1 Pound Wings & Bucket WING by absentee ballot. ROCKAHOLICS SPECIAL ONLY: Kick’n $ 50 8:30pm Of Domestic Beer - 13 $ 1 Pound - 5 Any questions or assistance, call Pat DRINK & SHOT SPECIALS Country 6 FLATSCREEN TVS!!! Laramore, Randolph County Election Large Hall • 7pm-11pm SPARTA VFW Authority, at the Randolph County Sunday, Feb. 3 -- Post 2698 -- 1911 N. Market • Sparta Courthouse, 826-5000, Ext. 191. Sunday, Feb. 3 For more info call 443-5851 or log onto our Facebook page Bucket Beer Special www.facebook.com/pages/Sparta-VFW Pat Laramore Randolph County Election Authority DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR FAT TUESDAY PARTY FEBRUARY 12 Smoked TURKEY ???? ? ? ? WINGS 3pm-11pm ???? ? Saturday, Feb. 23 Club Room ? ?NIGHTNIGHT???? ???? ? Benefits St. Mary’s PTO Rickt-UP American Legion Steeleville Eagles Steeleville • 965-3362 ?? Saturday, February 2 965-9076 ?? Doors Open 6:00pm ¥ Trivia At 7:00pm ????? ? St. Mary’s Gym Prize For Best ?? Church St. • Chester ?Decorated? Table ???? ? Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded 1st - $160 • 2nd - $120 • 3rd - $80 ? Mardi Gras ???? $10 Per Person • 4-8 Players Per Table ???? Bring Your Own Drinks & Snacks Saturday, Feb. 9 ??Call For Reservations By Feb. 1 • 826-3120 (School Office) Big Easy Cookin’ Serving New Orleans Style Cuisine Crawfish Boil • Gumbo • Jambalaya Priebe Brothers Band Hurricane Music By Lots Of Includes Drink Specials Beaucoup Bottom Band Barefoot Beads BENEFIT For Buckets Of Beer St. Jude Children’s Thursday, Jan. 31 - Steve Kirn Research Hospital Saturday, Feb. 2 - Rickt-UP Saturday, February 16 Doors Open 5pm • Admission $10 BERNASEK’S Tickets Available At The KC Hall BAR & RESTAURANT Or Call (618) 357-6626 501 East Buena Vista • Chester 826-3155 Knights Of Columbus #2921 Hall Tuesday-Friday 3pm-1am 312 N. Gordon St. • Pinckneyville • 357-6626 Saturday 2pm-1am • Sunday 10am-1am Page 20 County Journal January 31, 2013 CJJ REAL E STATE Jackson/Union County Real estate transactions LAND AUCTION FOR PERRY COUNTY Stotlar, Trustee & Trust No Rice Pt SW NE Sec 15 6-1 FOR RANDOLPH Kevin Kern 101 Pt NW NW Sec 25 5-3 Rudy K. Rice to Keenan COUNTY Saturday, February 16 • 10:00am County Clerk Phylliss J. Creech, Bruce Rice Pt SW NE Sec 15 6-1 January 25, 2013 & Recorder A. Keller, Joseph M. Keller, Ann Shirley Rollins to Pat Laramore Auction Will Be Held At WARRANTY DEEDS Keagan M. Keller & Kevin Christopher M. Ruby Lt 60 County Clerk Christ Lutheran School Gym, Jacob, Illinois Rudy K. Rice to RMRKJ, L. Keller to Joseph M. & Pt Lt 59 Harriet Roes 2nd & Recorder Inc. Pt SW SW Sec 10 6-1 Keller Pt SE NW Sec 5 6-4 Addn WARRANTY DEEDS Property Is Located Along Rte. 3 Marsha C. Gibson & Will- Deanna M. Carter, Andrew John William Carney & Theodore P. Meyer etal to Near The Jackson/Union County Line iam H. Gibson Sr. to Ken- M. Vorwerk, Anthony M. Sonia Marie Carney to Scott Joseph E. Pflasterer Lt 1 Blk neth T. Vosholler Pt W1/2 Vorwerk, Collette M. Arthur Carney & Steven 8 William Stevenson’s 1st 744 +/- Acres SE Sec 6 5-4 Consideration Vorwerk, deceased & Timo- Andrew Carney Lt 7 Oxbow Add Tilden With 675 Tillable Acres & Grain Storage $22,000 thy M. Vorwerk to S/D Dorothy A. Bradley to David Clara Mae Dublow, POA, Jacqueline R. Sommer Pt Brian T. Hays & Lisa Hays A. Richardson Lt 5 Blk 1 J.C. 8 Tracts/With One 12-Acre Wooded Tract Norma Louise Fager, Vicke NW Sec 15 4-3 Consider- to Connie Rucks & Thomas Brown’s Add Sparta D. Kowzan, POA Elmer Eu- ation $48.000 J. Rucks Pt E1/2 SE Sec 13 Richard Gendron etux to Call Wayne Keller, Agent At 1-800-357-4020 gene Schafer & Ernestine Denise Bauersachs & Rob- 5-2 Brandon Bova Lts 5-8 Blk 1 Catherine Schafer to AGH ert D. Bauersachs to Wendy L. Atchison, M. W.H. Doza’s 2nd Add Dozaville Terms: 10% Down, Balance At Enterprises, LLC Lt 14 Michael Bartnicki & Valerie Jane James, Jessica Sue Closing. No Buyer’s Premium. Maynard K. Hudson Jr. etux Complete Terms, Conditions, Musselmans Addn Consid- Bartnicki Pt NE NE Sec 11 McCurdy, John Henry to Thomas M. Mulherin Photos, Maps, Etc. At buyafarm.com eration $11,000 5-4 Witbracht & Lewis A. Trustee Pt N NE SW Sec 17 Brian T. Hayes & LIsa Michael Bartnicki & Witbracht to Mary Lou 4-8 Mark Kennedy, Auctioneer Hayes to Connie Rucks & Valerie Bartnicki to Robert Witbracht Lt 57 Willisville IL Lic. #440000202 Thomas J. Rucks Pt SE Sec D. Bauersachs Pt NE NE East Addn QUITCLAIM DEEDS 13 5-2 Consideration Sec 11 5-4 Christie Renee Fifer to Dou- buyafarm.com/1-877-308-0875 $58,000 DEEDS glas W. Tudor Pt of Allen’s S/ David R. Bigham & Nancy QUITCLAIM DEEDS William B. Stotlar, Trustee D Chester J. Bigham to William B. RMRKJ, Inc. to Rudy K. & Trust No 101 to David R. Gabrielle M. Ittig etal to Bigham & Nancy J. Bigham Gabrielle M. Ittig E SE SE Pt SW NW Sec 25 5-3 Sec 20 4-6 buyafarm.com William B. Stotlar, Trustee Ardith R. Wynn to Ardith R. & Trust No 101 to David R. Wynn etux Lts 14-16 Blk 1 Aeration Bigham & Nancy J. Bigham John Murphy’s 1st Add Til- Pt SW NW Sec 25 5-3 Con- den Commercial Property For Sale Formerly Known as “Players Pub” sideration $87,230 Teresa Schaffner to Located in Percy. 2 buildings located on 1 lot (.34 acres). Great place Septic Tanks Leonard Unnerstall Pt of In- for a new bar, restaurant, dance hall, etc. SALES ~ INSTALLATION dian Hollow 1st Add Prairie Franklin County 4 Acres — Benton: Nice building site. Partly wooded RALPH’S du Rocher Commons with easy access to I-57. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR James G. Blind etal to PRICE REDUCED! Jefferson County 13 Acres — Opdyke: James G. Blind SW Sec 1 5-6 Surveyed. Open and wooded with nice home site. Richview Concrete Products HUSTLER • TORO • ECHO Eric J. Hartmann etal to Perry County 40 Acres — Sunfield: Wooded and tillable surrounded INGERSOLL • ARIENS • GRAVELY by cropland. Good hunting location. (618) 249-8888 Brent R. Baure etux Pt SE NE Perry County 82 Acres — Coulterville: Magnificent secluded wooded 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville Sec 19 4-8 lake property. 45 acres wooded, 19-acre lake and 18 tillable acres. Perfect place for that dream home, weekend getaway, etc. There is also a 225 sq. ft. block building on property which would make a great deer camp. Perry County 144 Acres — NE of Pinckneyville: Acreage consists of We Have The Home You’ve Been Waiting For! 106 tillable, 2 ponds and wooded. Farm is currently being farmed on a year-to-year cash lease. There is also a cabin on the property. Nice secluded site for a new home, great addition to your farm operation, investment, weekend getaway, etc. PRICE REDUCED! Perry County 181 Acres — Pinckneyville: Farm- land and wooded with wetland areas, ponds and CRP income. Estimat- ed annual income for cash rent crops is $8,600-$10,000. CRP annual income is $3,500. Located off of Todds Mill Road. Washington County 42 Acres — Coulterville: All wooded tract. Nice CHESTER STEELEVILLE MARISSA NEW ATHENS home site, camp site and/or hunt camp. 4113339 4200958 4115547 4115537 PRICE REDUCED! Washington County 138 Acres — Coulterville: Gently rolling woodlands with 15-acre stocked lake and lakeside mobile home that serves as a clubhouse. Deer are plentiful! Agent owned.

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CUTLER DU QUOIN MARISSA Convenience STEELEVILLE 4 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Home Store & Gas Home On 2 Story, 4 Bedroom Station All With Basement & Home on Large Large Corner Ready To Go. 1 1/2 Car Garage. Corner Lot. $235,000 Lot. $84,900 $47,000 $64,900

HOMES FOR SALE And Basement On 15 Acres. $245,000. • 230 Acres, Excellent Waterfowl COMMERCIAL STEELEVILLE: 1 1/2 Story 3 Bedroom MURPHYSBORO: 3 Bed, 2 Bath On Hunting, 150 Acre Lake. $1,650/Acre. CHESTER: Great Commercial Loca- Home, Basement, 1 1/2 Car Detached Large Lot w/Great Deck And Large Work- • 175 Acres Pasture Ground, Fenced On tion w/Large Pole Building & Office Garage. $47,000. shop. $185,000. Clay Fuhrhop (Managing Broker/Owner) 150 Acre Lake. $1,650/Acre. Space. $89,500. • 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home, Large Lot. • 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home With 2 Car Garage AVA: 60 Wooded Acres. Home Site w/ • Established & Successful Restaurant. $148,000. On Large Lot. $124,900. 299 Fuhrhop Road • Ava • 426-3982 Drilled Well. Excellent Hunting & Timber $198,000. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home On 3.6 Acres With WILLISVILLE: 2 Bed Home, Remod- Reduced $195,000. PERCY: Convenience Store, Ready To Attached Garage. Reduced $90,000. eled, 3 Lots, 2 Car Detached Carport. To All Clients: Ask Your Realtor For MLS! We Offer Egyptian MLS And Southwestern Illinois Regional MLS! • 61.5 Part Tillable, Part Wooded, On Open. Reduced $309,000. • 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home On Large Lot Reduced $25,900. Good Road. $209,200. DU QUOIN: Spacious Building, 5 Of- With Workshop. $90,000. • 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home On Large Lot. COULTERVILLE: 4 Bed Home On • Home Building Sites, City Water & Sewer fices, Reception Area, Storage/Utility SPARTA: 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home, Partial $48,000. 1.5 Car Garage. $72,000. Extra Large Corner Lot With Nice Deck. • 3 Bed Home On 1+ Acres w/Nice Available, Up To $5,000 Rebate Available Are, High Traffic Area w/Easy Access. Finished Basement, 2 Car Carport. Re- • Nice Remodeled 3 Bed Home On On Lot Purchase. Call For More Info. Reduced $89,000. duced $48,000. Large Lot. $57,000. $49,900. Workshop. $72,000. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home On Large Lot. ROCKWOOD: 3 Bed Home On 45 $10,000. WALSH: Building On Corner Lot. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage. • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 1/2 Car Detached • Building Lots On 6 Acre Lake w/City $57,000. Reduced $34,900. Garage Reduced $61,500. Move In Ready. $70,000. Acres, Pasture, Tillable, Hunting. Re- CHESTER: 3 Bed, 1 Bath On Extra Water. $40,000. SPARTA: Excellent Retail Building w/ • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Detached Garage. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath On 2 1/2 Lots. $69,000. duced $210,000. Large Lot w/Full Basement,Ready to LAKE OF EGYPT: One Acre Water- Over 6000 Sq. Ft. And 2100 Sq. Ft Build- $71,500. • 3 Bedroom Home With 24x30 Pole JACOB: 3 Bed w/Full Basement On Move Into. $95,000. front Lot. $65,900. ing For Shop Or Storage. $319,000. • 2 Bed On Nice Corner Lot. $26,500. Building On Large Lot. $34,900. Large Lot w/Large Outbuildings. Re- • 2 Bed Home w/Nice Basement On Nice DU QUOIN: Excellent Location For A • Large Commercial Building With Over PERCY: 3 bedroom, 2 Bath On Large DU QUOIN: 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home. • duced $95,000. Lot. Excellent Shape, Ready To Move EVANSVILLE: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Business With High Traffic Count, Lot w/ 17,500 sq. ft. On Over 2 Acres With Lot With Full Basement And Out Build- Great Rental Property. Reduced Older Home. $15,000. Good Road Frontage. CALL. ings. $47,000. $54,900. Into. $79,900. Home With Full Basement. Move In • 2 Bed Home On 5 Acres w/City Water Ready. $74,000. CHESTER: 8 Acres, Good Bulding Site. CUTLER: Convenience Store And Gas • 3 bedroom, 2 Bath Home On Large Lot. • 1 Bed, 1 Bath Home. Rental Property. $32,000. Station, Great Location, Ready To Go. $89,900. Reduced $20,000. And Insulated & Heated Pole Building. $180,000. LAND FOR SALE PINCKNEYVILLE: 15 Acres, Good $235,000. • 2-3 Bedroom Home On 2 Acres With 2 • 4 Bed Home On Large Lot w/City Hunting And Home Site. Reduced • Office Or Retail Space. $79,000. Car Garage. $185,000. Water. In The Country But Still Close To • 4 Bed, 1 Bath On Nice Lot. Reduced SPARTA: 17 Wooded Acres, Great Home $73,500. $54,000. ELKVILLE: Large Building With Of- AVA: 3 Bed, 2 Bath w/Fenced Yard. Town. $84,900. Site, City Water Available. $119,900. • 4 Bed Home On Large Lot w/Full Base- WILLISVILLE: Nice, Large Corner Lot. fices And Large Auditorium. $100,000. $41,750. • 2 Bedroom Updated Home Ready To • WILLIAMSON COUNTY: LAKE ment. $73,500. $12,000. STEELEVILLE: 3 Apartment Home w/ • New 3 Bed Home w/Pole Building On move In To. $64,900. FRONT LOTS - Individual Lots Available, • 5 Bed, 3 Bath Home w/Big Fenced-In Only 12 Miles From Marion. REDUCED • Large corner lot. $8,500. Good Rental Income. Could Also Be 61 Acres, Some Tillable. Price w/ Home • Mobile Home On Nice Lot Ready To COULTERVILLE: 7.4 Acres+ With Used As Single Family Home. $90,000. & 8 Acres. Reduced $244,900. Move In To. $29,000. Yard. $87,700. $12,500-$25,000. • 3 Bed Home On Large Lot In Country • 160+/- Acres, Wooded On 150 Acre Pond And New Pole Building With City • Large Workshop In Great Condition • 2 Bed Home, Large Lot w/Large Ga- MARISSA: 2 Story Home, 4 Bed On Water And 200 Electric And Septic Sys- With Lots Of Road Frontage. $85,000. rage. $53,500. Corner Lot, Large Pole Barn. Reduced w/City Water. Reduced $74,900. Private Lake, Great Hunting & Fishing. • 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home On Over 1 Acre, tem On Property. CALL. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Attached Garage $64,900. • $1,650/Acre. Note: Some Lots Are Broker Owned. Call For Information. E-Mail [email protected] Sam Shaw ...... (618) 559-1056 For An Easy Search & Complete List Of So. Ill. Properties Go To Our Web Page John Halstead ...... (618) 521-8898 EQUAL HOUSING Jeff Phillips ...... (618) 790-4455 OPPORTUNITY REALTOR® Pat Willard ...... (618) 443-8928 tri-county-realty.com January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 21

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 24-Hour Towing RANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. CHANCERY DIVISION PLAINTIFF BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. OIL CHANGES VS Plaintiff, for most TODD CARSON AKA TODD A. CARSON; RHONDA -v.- cars and $ 95 CARSON AKA RHONDA R. CARSON; MORTGAGE SHAWN P. BAST A/K/A SHAWN PAUL BAST, et al light trucks ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendant SOLD & INSTALLED 24 AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, 12 CH 00018 INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD NOTICE OF SALE CLAIMANTS ; PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale DEFENDANTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT entered in the above cause on August 7, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will 211 WEST MAIN ST at 1:30 PM on February 28, 2013, at the Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor Street front RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS SPARTA, IL 62286 MIDFIRST BANK door entrance, CHESTER, IL, 62233, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth 11 CH 11 below, the following described real estate: PLAINTIFF, NOTICE OF SALE -vs- Commonly known as 807 N. MARKET STREET, SPARTA, IL 62286 Property Index No. 19- PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 084-001-00. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down TRAVIS KENNER A/K/A TRAVIS G. KENNER; ANGELA KENNER A/K/A ANGELA FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A A. KENNER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on DEFENDANTS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and 12 CH 2 residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 10, 2012, the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDGE in RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, in RANDOLPH Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHESTER, IL, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the entitled matter on December 14, 2012; to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate Richard A. Brown, Honorable Judge of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, will on February 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM, at in or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Courtroom #2, Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Chester, Il TAX NO. 19-001-006-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 211 WEST MAIN ST SPARTA, taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to 62233, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale IL 62286 Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE DETACHED quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours), the following described premises 2 CAR The Judgment amount was $52,589.12. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser situated in Randolph County, Illinois. for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section sale by the Court. NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section Said property is legally described as follows: file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no Commonly known as 617 North Market Street, Sparta, IL 62286 expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no Permanent Index No.: 19-087-005-50 subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check Improvements: the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the Residential fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees Structure ------UNKNOWN YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is Units ------UNKNOWN REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at Bedrooms ------UNKNOWN POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Garage ------UNKNOWN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Bathrooms ------UNKNOWN http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS Other ------UNKNOWN Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372- AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. 2060. Please refer to file #PA1039395 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the The judgment amount was $83,351.20. Prospective purchasers are admonished additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH to check the court file and title records to verify this information. I503100 FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file Christopher A. Cieniawa number 14-09-36223. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 COUNTY OF RANDOLPH - CHESTER, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Bannockburn, IL 60015 COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Attorney File No. 14-09-36223 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00018 Attorney No: 6187452 Plaintiff, NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED vs. attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR TRACY M. EPPLIN aka TRACY EPPLIN, obtained will be used for that purpose. PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A Defendants I505101 DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF 12-CH-55 FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE Property Address: MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO 510 South Charles Street, COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Steeleville, IL 62288 I501480 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on November 9, 2012 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Permanent Index Number: 17-059-011-00 RANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 510 S. Charles St., Steeleville, IL 62288 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on February 22, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. Big Game BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF at the Randolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois. VS The Judgment amount is $46,785.72. LINDA RAUSCH A/K/A LINDA M. RAUSCH; The real estate is improved with a single family residence. PARTY TRAYS ROGER R. RAUSCH A/K/A ROGER RAUSCH; Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Deli • Cheese • Veggie UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LINDA M. Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 RAUSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $ 29 RECORD CLAIMANTS ; $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at Ribeye Steak (Boneless) ...... 8 LB. 7021 WALSH ROAD the conclusion of the Sale. $ 99 ELLIS GROVE, IL 62241 The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments 1 LB. DEFENDANTS or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any Pork Steak...... 10 CH 86 representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. $ 99 NOTICE OF SALE Country Style Ribs ...... 1 LB. PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation $ 69 of the Sale. DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** Chip Chops (Boneless) ...... 2 LB. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 10, 2012, to check the Court file to verify all information. Prices Good Thru Saturday, Feb. 2 • While Supplies Last JUDGE in RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, in RANDOLPH For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHESTER, IL, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order VALENTINE’S DAY or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the TAX NO. 10-039-003-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7021 WALSH ROAD ELLIS proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have Chocolate Covered Strawberries GROVE, IL 62241 Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months DETACHED 1 CAR The Judgment amount was $169,059.16. Sale Terms: This is immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW!!! an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of ‘ plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l). the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF 1505 N. Market • Sparta • Northtown Center court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS (618) 443-3900 expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-7PM • SATURDAY 9AM-6PM the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO purpose. REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF James A. Coale POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at I503617 http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372- 2060. Please refer to file #PA1034479 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I503096 COUNTY JOURNAL [7INDOWS!DD#OMFORT3AVE-ONEYON(EATING"ILLS] s4HE"ETTER)NSULATED9OUR7INDOWS4HE7ARMER9OUR2OOM

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ELECTRICIAN PROPANE Randolph County, Illinois - 47 Acres m/l Hunting Randolph County, Illinois - 280 Acres m/l Southern Tract. CONTRACT PENDING Randolph County. 82 Acres Tillable, Balance In Timber, KEN HALL WILLIAMS Brush & Creek. SOLD Randolph County, Illinois - 261 Acres m/l WRP Electric, Inc. A/C & Heating, Inc. Hunting Tract. Great Whitetail & Waterfowl Hunting. Jefferson County, Illinois - 40 Acres m/l Combo Residential • Farm • Commercial CONTRACT PENDING Farm. 16.5 Acres Tillable, Balance In Timber, Brush & 502 W. SHAWNEETOWN TRAIL Small Creek. Completely Fenced. Currently Used For EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Randolph County, Illinois - 240 Acres m/l WRP STEELEVILLE 443-4358 • SPARTA Cattle Production. Blacktop Road Frontage On South Hunting Tract. Kaskaskia Island. SOLD (618) 443-3013 965-2040 Phone Toll Free & East Sides W/All Utilities. Lays Very Nice. $3550/ after hours (618) 443-2934 Service Agreements 1-800-477-4358 Jefferson County, Illinois - 35 Acres Combo Farm. Acre Or $142,000. 18 Acres Tillable, Remainder In Large Marketable Perry County, Missouri - 20 Acres Timber Tract Hardwood Timber, Brush & Creek. Big Buck Sign Located 15 Miles South Of Perryville, Missouri - 1/4 Throughout. Just North Of Woodlawn, Blacktop Road HOME IMPROVEMENT Mile Off Highway 61. Marketable Hardwood Timber. Frontage With All Utilities. Only Minutes Off I-64. Abundant Deer & Turkey Signs Throughout. Good $3990/Acre Or $139,650. JAN CAN PAINTING Home Building Site. $3495/Acre Or $69,000. County Journal HOLIDAY SPECIALS 1 Complete Room* $5% Off Jeff Heil 573-880-6150 1101 E. Pine ~ PO Box 369 ~ Percy 2-3 Complete Rooms* 10% Off Broker, Land Specialist [email protected] 4-5 Complete Rooms* 15% Off *Complete room includes ceiling & walls WHITETAILPROPERTIES.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/WHITETAILPROPERTIES (Present this ad at time of proposal) TROPHY PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE, LLC | DBA WHITETAIL TROPHY PROPERTIES | 108 N. MONROE | PITTSFIELD, IL 62363 | 217.285.9000 618-497-8272 DAN PEREZ, BROKER | LICENSED IN ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, WISCONSIN (618) 317-2037 Page 22 County Journal January 31, 2013 CJJ CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY ILLINOIS. FOR RENT FOR RENT AUTOMOBILES RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 617 North Market Street, RAVEN SECURITIES, INC. Sparta, IL 62286 1 & 2 bedroom income Plaintiff based Section 8 FOR SALE: 2008 Chrysler Permanent Index No.: 19-087-005-50 FOR SALE: Built-Mor Build- INCOME BASED APART- Town & Country Touring MERRITT L. SMITH AND apartments available in Improvements: ings. Save with winter MENTS!! 1 & 2 bedroom Mini Van. WP Chrysler KAREN M. SCHMITTLING-SMITH, prices! 24x40, $8,095; 30x50, income based apartments Du Quoin for person(s) Edition Leather, Navigation, Residential $11,495; 36x64, $18,895; with W/D hookups. Located with disabilities.Electric, Back Up Camera, 2 TVs, husband and wife, AND Structure ...... UNKNOWN 48x80, $30,995. Erected, in AVA, Illinois! For more water & trash included in DVD, Automatic Doors, Stow THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Units ...... UNKNOWN choice of colors. 732-8704 or information contact Terra rent. Applicant(s) must And Go, 77,000 Miles. $14,000. Defendants Bedrooms ...... UNKNOWN 237-0792 or go to builtmor Properties, 800-736-8669. 618-559-9967. Case No. 2012-CH-72 buildings.com. EOE. pass a criminal ...... 0-x-x Garage ...... UNKNOWN ...... 0-x-x ...... 0-x-x background check and FOR SALE: 2001 Mercury NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Bathrooms ...... UNKNOWN CONSTRUCTION PARTS: INCOME BASED APART- have good rental history. Grand Marquis, 89,000 miles, The requisite Affidavit for Publication having Other ...... UNKNOWN Used construction parts for MENTS!! 1 & 2 bedroom $6,500 OBO. Must see to been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, income based apartments The property will NOT be open for inspection all makes of dozers, loaders, appreciate. Fully loaded. 618- UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD graders, excavators, etc. Fast, available in Pinckneyville! Pick up application at 774-2852. prior to the sale. CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled efficient service. Two loca- For an application call Terra Five Star Industries, ...... 1-1-31B The judgment amount was $83,351.20. tions: Chartrand Equipment Properties, 800-736-8669 or 1308 Wells St. Road, suit, that said suit has been commenced in the 2013 INDOOR/OUTDOOR Prospective purchasers are admonished to check Co., Red Bud 618-282-2585 & visit www.terraproperties .com Du Quoin, IL Automotive Swap Meets: Circuit Court of Randolph County by said Plaintiff Ellis Grove 618-853-2314. EOE. the court file and title records to verify this 62832. Perry County Fairgrounds, against you and other Defendants, praying for Email us at: [email protected]...... 0-x-x Pinckneyville, IL Sunday, information. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying ...... 0-x-x February 24. Highland Christopher A. Cieniawa FOR SALE FIREWOOD: double wide in mobile home REAL ESTATE Speedway, Highland, IL the premises described as follows, to wit: park in Sparta. Call Ronnie Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Seasoned oak and hickory. Sunday March 3. Williamson A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Delivery available. 618-318- Johnson. 443-3325. County Fairgrounds, Marion, Attorneys for Plaintiff ...... 0-x-xB Quarter of Section 12 in Township 5 South, Range 1679. IL Sunday, March 10. 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 ...... 1-2-28B APARTMENT FOR RENT: 8 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph VENDORS/WANTED: Bannockburn, IL 60015 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $50 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Steele- HOUSE FOR SALE IN Events schedule: 7am-1pm, County, Illinois, more particularly described as ville. Water & trash included. JACOB: 3 bedroom, family pickup load, delivered for Admission $3.00. For more follows: Attorney No: 6187452 $70. 618-599-8541 or 618-317- $400/month, $400 deposit. room, large living room, city info: 618-765-2199 days, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT 559-9881. water, $20,000. Call 618-763- Commencing at the point of intersection at the 2016. [email protected]. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL ...... 1-1-31 ...... 0-x-x 4418...... 0-2-7 North line of said Northwest Quarter of the FOR RENT IN SPARTA: 2&3 FOR SALE BED: Queen ...... 1-1-31 Northeast Quarter of Section 12 and the East line BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE pillowtop mattress set/NEW- bedroom mobile homes in HOUSE FOR SALE: 405 N. ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL park. Also mobile home lots WANTED of the right-of-way line of the Chester and Sparta in plastic. $175. Can deliver. Howard, Ava. Nice 3 LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN 618-772-2710. in park. Private mobile home bedroom, 2 bath home with Public Road, said point being in the lid of a water lots for sale. Call Ronnie basement and 2 car detached WANTED TO BUY: Mobile EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN ...... 1-3-21B homes in good condition. meter; thence Easterly along said North line, a FOR SALE: 40x56 pole Johnson. 443-3325. garage on a nice secluded lot. BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING ...... 0-x-x 1978 or newer. Must have distance of 110 feet to an old axle; thence Southerly building. Must be taken Priced to sell. Pitchford Real IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS FOR RENT CHESTER: 2 bed, Estate. Priscilla Pitchford central A/C. 573-721-5710. forming an interior angle of 90º 20’ 20” with the down. 618-443-4679...... o-x-x ...... 1-1-31B 1 bath house, $500/month, pet Craig Broker. Call 618-542- last described line, a distance of 203.65 feet to an PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE friendly, private balcony, WANTED: Person to operate FOR SALE: Acoustic 9306 or 618-201-4788. iron pipe for a point of beginning; thence MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR new carpet. Ask about move ...... 0-1-31 combination vegetable stand insulation batting used for and flea market near Sparta. PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO making sound deadening in special. Call 559-3525. COUNTRY HOME FOR continuing Southerly along the last described ...... 0-x-xB SALE: Rockwood area, Trico Hours: Thursday, Friday and course and parallel with the East right-of-way COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL baffles for sound and noise Saturday 8am-1pm. Driver’s problems. Contact Roberta HOUSE FOR RENT: 3-4 School District, newly remod- line of said public road a distance of 182.35 feet; OBLIGATION. bedroom, 2 bath, basement eled inside and out, 3 bed, 2 license required. 618-978- Gordon 618-525-3065. Will and garage in Chester. $675 8533. thence running West on a line parallel with the I501480 instruct how to use. bath home with full base- ...... 0-2-7 deposit/rent, no smoking or ment, attached 2-car garage, ...... 0-2-7B North line of said Northwest Quarter of the ...... 1-1-31B pets. 618-853-4080. WE BUY USED MOBILE FOR SALE: Quart canning secluded location. Will sell Northeast Quarter for a distance of 110 feet to the ...... 0-x-x w/up to 5 acres. $185,000. Call HOMES! Must be a 2000 jars. 618-525-3065. FOR RENT: School House model or newer. Call Mt. East right-of-way line of said Chester and Sparta ...... 1-1-31B 559-9881 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Apartment in Willisville. 2 ...... 0-x-x Vernon Dream Homes at 618- Public Road; thence Northerly along the East On or about February 15, 2013, The City of FOR SALE: Large round bedroom, 1 bath, country 242-9000. straw bales, kept inside, FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath right-of-way line of said public road for a distance Sparta intends to apply to the Illinois Department setting, 10 minutes from house for sale with basement, ...... 0-2-14 never been wet. Small square Steeleville. Ask about our of 182.35 feet to an iron pipe; said iron pipe being of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a bales of straw and hay. Call new roof, furnace, etc. located 203.65 feet Southerly of the intersection move-in special. 559-3525. Located on North Garfield, grant from the State Community Block Grant 980-8479...... 0-x-xB $ CASH FOR JUNK $ of the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the ...... 1-1-31B SPARTA—FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Steeleville. Call 618-791-4558. (CDBG) program. This program is funded by bedroom apartments. Call ...... 0-x-x Northeast Quarter and the East right-of-way line Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community FOR SALE: Mobile home, Cars • Trucks 443-8305. of the Chester and Sparta Public Road; thence Development act of 1974, as amended. These FIREWOOD ...... 0-x-x 24x60, new doors, windows Vans • SUVs running Easterly for a distance of 110 feet to the FOR RENT OR SALE: 3 and siding 3 years ago, 16x24 funds are to be used for a community development OAK & HICKORY MIX addition. $10,000 OBO. Must 1-Hour Pickup point of beginning. 16” Cut & Split • Easy To Handle bedroom, 1 bath home in project that will include the following activities: Sparta. Utility room. Call 618- be moved. 618-318-2585. Call Today 618-317-7843 EXCEPT oil, gas and other minerals, EXCEPT Relining or replacement of sewers. The total Custom Cut ...... 1-1-31B PICK UP OR 317-5290. COAL, together with the right to mine and remove amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $450,000. DELIVERY Available ...... 1-1-31B the same and subject to all other rights and The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used OR FOR RENT: 2 bedroom (618) 426-3596 apartment in Chester, newly GARAGE SALE easements in favor of the owner of the mineral for activities that will benefit low- and moderate- (618) 713-5971 remodeled in quiet estate or of any party claiming by, through or income persons is $450,000. The City of Sparta neighborhood. $510/mo, under said estate. also proposes to expend an estimated $125,000 in includes trash pickup, stove, Said coveyence is further subject to all refrigerator, washer/dryer on non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG Consignment restrictions, easements and covenants of record site, no smoking, no pets, 3 & Gift Cottage funds will be derived from the following sources: person max. Call or text Laurie Marjorie’s or disclosed by inspection, and the lien of the OFF HWY. 4 & SPRING HILL DRIVE Water and Sewer funds. York 559-1625. CAMPBELL HILL • 426-3359 1998 and subsequent real estate taxes. AG LIME ...... O-x-x The City of Sparta will hold a public hearing on Rada Knives The preparer of this deed has made no FOR RENT: Mobile home in February 11, 2013 at 6:30 P.M., in Sparta City Hall Buy One Get One 1/2 Off investigation concerning any possible violations the country near Sparta. 618- On Christmas Items to provide interested parties an opportunity to FOR SALE 443-2218 or cell 317-5281. of any environmental laws or regulations The County Journal And All Clothing express their views on the proposed federally ...... 1-2-14 Alterations • Watkins • Stanley including, but not limited to, the Illinois $ 50 We FOR RENT: 2 bedrooom, 1 497-8272 funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities PER MON., FRI. & SAT. 8:30AM-NOON ~ WED. 8:30AM-4PM Responsible Transfer Act, and accepts no liability TON bath modular home in Ava or non-English speaking persons who wish to 3 Load! with 2 car detached garage, for any violations. attend the public hearing and need assistance $550 rent, $700 deposit. For and for other relief; that Summons was duly TOP SOIL more info call 426-3363. LEGAL NOTICES should contact Corey Rheinecker, 114 W. Jackson ...... 1-2-14 issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. Street, Sparta, IL 62286, 618-443-2917 not later ALSO FOR SALE FOR RENT: 1 bedroom than February 7, 2013. Every effort will be made ROCK & SAND apartment, $600/month, NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the above utilities included. 317-1097. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH named Defendants, file your answer to the to make reasonable accommodations for these ...... 0-1-31B JUDICIAL CIRCUIT persons. 618.604.6914 FOR RENT IN WALSH Complaint in the suit, or otherwise make your AREA: Small 2 bed, 1 bath RANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS. appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Information related to this project will be trailer with addition. No BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. the Circuit Court of Randolph County on or before available for review prior to the public hearing inside pets. Water and trash PLAINTIFF the fourth day of March, 2013, default may be as of February 5, 2013 at Sparta City Hall, 114 W. ALLIGATOR MUSIC pickup included, $350/month Jackson Street, Sparta, IL 62286 between the ON BROADWAY • SPARTA plus deposit. 853-2506. VS entered against you at any time after that day and ...... 1-1-31B TODD CARSON AKA TODD A. CARSON; a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Interested FOR RENT: Large 1-bedroom RHONDA CARSON AKA RHONDA R. CARSON; said Complaint. citizens are invited to provide comments apartment in Steeleville, regarding these issues either at the public hearing credit check, no pets, non MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION Sherry L. Johnson-Clerk of the or by prior written statement. Written comments Music Lessons smoking, stove and SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR Circuit Court of Randolph County Available refrigerator furnished. Call Plaintiff’s Attorney: should be submitted to Corey Rheinecker, 114 W. 965-3538. Leave message. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; Cooper & Liefer Law Offices Jackson Street, no later than February 11, 2013 Electric Guitar ...... 0-x-x UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD in order to ensure placement of such comments FOR RENT IN SPARTA: 2 CLAIMANTS ; 205 E. Market St. Starter Packs bedroom home for rent, 1 car Red Bud, IL 62278 in the official record of the public hearing garage, new furnace and DEFENDANTS proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement Acoustics for $100 central air. Appliances 211 WEST MAIN ST 618-282-3866 ...... 0-1-31 and provide assistance to those displaced has include: stove, refrigerator, SPARTA, IL 62286 618-443-5051 washer/dryer. No pets/No been prepared by the City of Sparta and is also MENTION THIS AD section 8. $550 per month. Call 11 CH 11 available to the public. This project will result in AND RECEIVE 10% 618-799-9414. NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH no displacement of any person or businesses. For ...... 1-1-31B PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF OFF YOUR PURCHASE HOME FOR RENT: 332 West JUDICIAL CIRCUIT additional information concerning the proposed Main, Sparta, 2 bedroom, FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS project, please contact Corey Rheinecker, 618- laundry room, small garage, FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS MIDFIRST BANK 443-2917 from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday fenced yard. $450 per month, AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY STORAGE 1 month rent deposit PLAINTIFF, through Friday or write to Corey Rheinecker, required, call 859-5291. Leave INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED -vs- 114 W. Jackson Street, Sparta, IL 62286. message. FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS TRAVIS KENNER A/K/A TRAVIS G. KENNER; ...... 0-1-31 ...... 1-2-14B HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of INSIDE FOR RENT: 2 bedroom ANGELA KENNER A/K/A ANGELA A. mobile home in quiet park. Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the KENNER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STORAGE Appliances and A/C. Lawn above entitled cause on December 10, 2012, JUDGE DEFENDANTS ASSUMED NAME Cars, Trucks, Small care and trash included. $300/ month plus deposit. 618-318- in RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on March 14, 12 CH 29 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Boats, Motorcycles 7843. 2013, in RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Public Notice is hereby given that on January and Miscellaneous ...... 0-2-7B CHESTER, IL, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a 16, 2013 a Certificate was filed in the office of the Call 618-317-2037 FOR RENT: Nice 2 bedroom County Clerk of RANDOLPH COUNTY, Illinois mobile homes in Steeleville and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on mobile home park. Central singular, the following described real estate December 14, 2012; setting forth the name and post-office address of PETS air, water, sewer and trash mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the Richard A. Brown, Honorable Judge of the all persons owning, conducting and transacting included. Starting at $400 a Circuit Court of Randolph County, One Taylor the business known as: KC Photography. Located month. No pets. 573-721-5710. County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, or so FREE: Full blooded pitbull, ...... 0-x-x much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Street, Chester, IL 62233, will on February 22, at 807 E. Plum Street, Apt. 1, Percy, IL 62272. medium sized, brindle color, 2013 at 9:30 AM, at in Courtroom #2, Randolph Dated January 16, 2013. to good home only. 965-4122. Judgment: ...... 1-1-31B LOT 3 AND ALL THAT PART OF LOT 58 THAT County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Chester, Pat Laramore FOR RENT LIES SOUTH OF COLLEGE STREET, ALL IN Il 62233, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten Randolph County Clerk Trailer Lot ARMOUR'S SURVEY OF THE CITY OF SPARTA, percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance ...... 1-2-7 APPLIANCES RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN within twenty-four (24) hours), the following In Percy. BY PLAT DATED DECEMBER 20, 1833 AND described premises situated in Randolph County, Illinois. FOR SALE: Refrigerators, 7th & Plum RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1836 IN PLAT BOOK REQUEST FOR BIDS ranges, washers, dryers, freez- Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special "A", PAGE 7 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE, Bids are being accepted by the City of Sparta for ers, propane stoves. Guar- 426-3912 assessments or special taxes levied against said anteed. Tilley’s Used Appli- RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. the 2013 Grave Openings from all insured and real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. ances, 518 E. Park St., Du TAX NO. 19-001-006-00 COMMONLY KNOWN qualified bidders capable of performing such Quoin, 618-521-4477 or 618- The subject property is offered for sale without AS: 211 WEST MAIN ST SPARTA, IL 62286 work. For bid specifications, contact: Angela 542-6810 any representation as to quality or quantity of Peters, City Clerk, City of Sparta, 114 West Jackson ...... 1-1-31B Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE title or recourse to Plaintiff. St. Sparta, IL. 62286. FAMILY HOUSE DETACHED 2 CAR The Coleman Upon the sale being held and the purchaser The scope of work is to provide all necessary Judgment amount was $52,589.12. Sale Terms: SERVICES tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a labor, equipment, and materials to open and close This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate all graves at the City owned cemeteries, to-wit: Rentals bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; of Sale as required, which will entitle the Old Bethel Cemetery and Caledonia Cemetery, PREMIER 2 Bedroom balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said and to perform the work per specifications and House REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to sale by the Court. local city ordinances, including necessary general real estate taxes, special assessments or Said property is legally described as follows: landscaping and replanting of grass. ROOFING PERCY special taxes levied against said real estate, water ALL OF LOT 4 AND PART OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK Bids will be binding for forty five (45) days from $ $ Metal roofs 425 Month/ 425 Deposit bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any 1 OF W.R. BORDER'S SECOND ADDITION TO the date bids are opened. that stand the representation as to quality or quantity of title THE CITY OF SPARTA, RANDOLPH COUNTY, Bids are to be submitted to Sparta City Hall, 114 test of time! 2 Bedroom and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is ILLINOIS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "E", West Jackson St., Sparta, IL. 62286 by 3:00 p.m. on further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon PAGE 39 1/2 OF THE RANDOLPH COUNTY 19 Different Colors Apartment or before Friday, February 15, 2013, after which payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser RECORDS; SAID PART OF LOT 3, BEING MORE no further bids will be accepted. The City of STEELEVILLE shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: $ $ Sparta will review and discuss bids at the Call Titus for a 450 Month/ 450 Deposit entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER February 25, 2013 Sparta City Council meeting. free estimate! after confirmation of the sale. The property will OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF W. R. BORDER'S Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. 2 Bedroom NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPARTA, All bids must comply with the laws of the State 965-9272 Apartment are admonished to check the court file to verify all RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE of Illinois and local city ordinances. Lic # 104.0163.29 information. The successful purchaser has the NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE The city of Sparta reserves the right to reject PERCY OF SAID LOT 3, 52.39 FEET TO THE any and all bids, and waive any technicalities or $ $ sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants 475 Month/ 475 Deposit or other individuals presently in possession of NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE informalities, and award in the best interest of Water & Trash Pick Up Included the subject premises. If this property is a WESTERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF the City of Sparta. condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at 89 DEGREES 08 MINUTES ALONG THE NORTH The City of Sparta shall award bids without the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 16.00 FEET TO AN IRON regard to race, religion, color, creed, national PIN; THENCE SOUTHERLY WITH A 618-713-1503 pay the assessments and the legal fees required origin, sex, age, or handicapping condition. DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES 05 by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ ...... 0-2-7 MINUTES, 52.28 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO EASTERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER 88 DEGREES 56 MINUTES ALONG SAID SOUTH T. W. Construction ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN LINE 18.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF ASSUMED NAME ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION ROOFING • REMODELING • DECKS • DRYWALL • SIDING BEGINNING, AS SHOWN BY SURVEY DATED THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SEPTEMBER 19 AND 23, 1983, AND RECORDED Public Notice is hereby given that on January SEAMLESS GUTTERING • POLE BARNS • BARN REPAIRS LAW. For Information: Visit our website at SEPTEMBER 29, 1983, IN BOOK 290 AT PAGE 18, 2013 a Certificate was filed in the office of the ROOM ADDITIONS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • GARAGES • ETC. http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 948, OF THE RECORDS OF RANDOLPH County Clerk of RANDOLPH COUNTY, Illinois 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH ALL setting forth the name and post-office address of Tom Wilhite FREE Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois RIGHTS ACQUIRED UNDER ONE CERTAIN all persons owning, conducting and transacting Carpenter Estimates 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file EASEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1961, the business known as: Mr. C located at 414 #PA1039395 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to BETWEEN ERNEST A. BEISNER, EDITH Second Street, Coulterville, IL. 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava provide additional information other than that BEISNER, AUSTIN R. CAIRNS AND MARTHA Dated this 18th day of January, 2013. (618) 426-9025 set forth in this notice of sale. W. CAIRNS, RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 27, Pat Laramore I503100 1961, IN VOLUME 199, AT PAGE 318; Randolph County Clerk ...... 0-2-14 RECORDER'S OFFICE, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ...... 1-2-14 January 31, 2013 County Journal Page 23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH THENCE NORTH 155 FEET TO A POINT; REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER JUDICIAL DISTRICT THENCE EAST 214 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS SOUTH 155 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF CHANCERY DIVISION BEGINNING. ALSO, BEGINNING AT THE THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST LAW. Insurance Plaintiff, QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection -v.- SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm STEELEVILLE SHAWN P. BAST A/K/A SHAWN PAUL BAST, WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is et al RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect Defendant WEST 17 RODS; THENCE CONTINUING WEST a debt, and any information obtained will be used Team 12 CH 00018 214 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; for that purpose. Member SALES NOTICE OF SALE THENCE CONTINUING WEST 155 FEET TO A James A. Coale Full-Time/Part-Time Availability Considered PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CREEK; THENCE IN A NORTHEASTERLY Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale DIRECTION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER LLC Sales And/Or Financial Services Experience A Plus entered in the above cause on August 7, 2012, an OF THE TRACT OWNED BY THE GRANTEE, I503617 agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED IN BOOK ...... 0-2-14 (618) 965-9749 / [email protected] 1:30 PM on February 28, 2013, at the Randolph 222, PAGE 932, RECORDER'S OFFICE, County Courthouse, One Taylor Street front door RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE GENERAL ORDINANCE No. 13-01 entrance, CHESTER, IL, 62233, sell at public SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XIII: auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE GENERAL OFFENSES; CHAPTER 132: the following described real estate: SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, GENERAL OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC APPLICATIONS NEEDED LOT 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 1, JAMES BOTTOM'S TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE ORDER; CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SPARTA, THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH SPARTA, ILLINOIS RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AS SHOWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING THE NORTH 15 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the DIETARY COOK BY PLAT DATED MARCH 7, 1900, RECORDED FEET OF A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET WIDE OFF City of Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. MARCH 22, 1900, IN PLAT BOOK ''E'', PAGE 42 THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EAST 15 ACRES Section 1: That Title XIII: General Offenses, 4/5 Time IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE, RANDOLPH THEREOF. Chapter 132: General Offenses Against Public COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 10-039-003-00 COMMONLY KNOWN Order, Section 132.05 Assault or Battery, Code of CONTACT: Commonly known as 807 N. MARKET STREET, AS: 7021 WALSH ROAD ELLIS GROVE, IL 62241 Ordinances, City of Sparta, Illinois, be amended Tia Reid, Dietary Director SPARTA, IL 62286 Property Index No. 19-084- Description of Improvements: FRAME SINGLE to add the following: Memorial Hospital 001-00. The real estate is improved with a single FAMILY HOUSE DETACHED 1 CAR The “132.05 ASSAULT; BATTERY; FIGHTING IN 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the Judgment amount was $169,059.16. Sale Terms: PUBLIC. highest bid by certified funds at the close of the This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful (A) ASSAULT. 618-826-4581 Ext. 2270 auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit fee for Abandoned Residential Property balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO an assault. Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to (2) A person commits an assault when, without on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each general real estate taxes, special assessments or lawful authority, he or she knowingly engages in $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by special taxes levied against said real estate, water conduct which places another in reasonable the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any apprehension of receiving a battery. WE ARE NOW funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four representation as to quality or quantity of title (B) BATTERY. (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to commit ACCEPTING acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon battery. its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser (2) A person commits a battery if he or she APPLICATIONS judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will knowingly without legal justification by any residential real estate whose rights in and to the entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate means causes bodily harm to an individual or residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The after confirmation of the sale. The property will makes physical contact of an insulting or FOR A PART-TIME subject property is subject to general real estate NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders provoking nature with an individual. taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied are admonished to check the court file to verify (C) FIGHTING IN PUBLIC. against said real estate and is offered for sale all information. The successful purchaser has (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to fight in without any representation as to quality or the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any any public place within the City.” LPN quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff tenants or other individuals presently in Section 2: That all Ordinances or any part of an and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further possession of the subject premises. If this property Ordinance in conflict with any provision of this Please Apply In Person At subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit Ordinance are hereby repealed. RANDOLPH COUNTY set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full sale shall be entitled only to a return of the shall pay the assessments and the legal fees force and effect immediately upon passage, CARE CENTER deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 approval and publication as provided by law. recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE PASSED by the Mayor and City Council of the 312 W Belmont or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE City of Sparta, Illinois, on the 14th day of January, Sparta, IL 62286 full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR A.D. 2013, and deposited and filed in the office of a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF the City Clerk of said City on that date. to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For the United States shall have one year from the Information: Visit our website at date of sale within which to redeem, except that http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and OPENING FOR with respect to a lien arising under the internal 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois DIRECTOR OF period allowable for redemption under State 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file NURSES law, whichever is longer, and in any case in #PA1034479 Plaintiff's attorney is not required which, under the provisions of section 505 of the to provide additional information other than that RN/BSN Required Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), set forth in this notice of sale. and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the I503096 Published in the The County Journal, a Master’s Preferred United States Code, the right to redeem does not ...... 0-2-14 newspaper of general circulation, on the 31 day Full-Time, Salary Negotiable arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The of January, 2013. property will NOT be open for inspection and Excellent Benefit Package plaintiff makes no representation as to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT condition of the property. Prospective bidders ...... 0-1-31 COUNTY OF RANDOLPH - CHESTER, Send Resume To: are admonished to check the court file to verify Human Resources all information. If this property is a condominium RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE Memorial Hospital sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the CORPORATION, HELP WANTED: Taking 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 Plaintiff, HELP WANTED applications for day/night assessments and the legal fees required by The shifts at Rock-A-Doodles. Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) vs. HELP WANTED: University 1010 N. Main, Marissa. Must and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit TRACY M. EPPLIN aka TRACY EPPLIN, of IL, Randolph City be 21. Apply in person. Extension 4-H Youth Program ...... 1-2-7B which is part of a common interest community, Defendants. 12-CH-55 Coordinator. Under the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale supervision of Unit Director, Property Address: 4-H PC recruits volunteers/ SALES other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments Looking for the Opportunity required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 510 South Charles Street, program participants, plan/ assist various activities/ of Financial Independence? WANTED Steeleville, IL 62288 ® ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE events, assist marketing Farmers Insurance, one of MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant programs/clubs/groups. the nation’s largest insurance Marissa Unit District 40 is companies, is looking to THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR to a Judgment of the above Court entered on Requires occasional evening November 9, 2012 in the above-entitled cause, the hours/overnights. Associate expand in your area. accepting applications 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF No previous insurance following described real estate, to wit: degree minimum POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH requirement. Complete experience is necessary! for substitute bus drivers. SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter online application, request Draw upon the resources of a financially sound MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For of Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 5 West of exam at jobs.illinois.edu. Call It is preferred that the Third Principal Meridian in the Village of 618-687-1727 for job organization and enjoy information, examine the court file or contact description and instructions extensive training, interested individuals Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, Steeleville, Randolph County, Illinois, more for online application. financial assistance for P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE particularly described as follows, to-wit; Deadline 2/15/13. EOE/AA the first two years and ...... 0-1-31 significant earning potential. have their CDL, however, 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. To find the point of beginning, commence at the Southwest corner of Block D. Steele's Addition to CDL-A DRIVERS: 3000 Please refer to file number 14-09-36223. THE miles/week! Earn up to 42 IMMEDIATE we will train to obtain the JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South the Village of Steeleville, Randolph County, cpm! Retirement plan, life/ OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN license. Contact the Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606- Illinois; Thence South 30 feet to a point in the health/vision/dental. Family South line of Williams Street; Thence West along owned 573-471-9732. CHESTER, IL 4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The ...... 1-2-7 District Office at 5 East Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a said South line of Williams Street, 20 feet to a HELP WANTED: Hair 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & point; Thence South 309.25 feet to a point, which Dresser/Stylist with Marissa Street, Marissa established clientele. Weekly ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE is the beginning point of land to be transferred; Thence East 206.25 feet to a point; Thence South rent reasonable. 317-2143. or call 618-295-2313. ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) ...... 0-1-31B 64.25 feet; Thence West 206.25 feet; Thence North 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-09-36223 Attorney HELP WANTED: Inside/ Clay Hurst, District Manager ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00018 64.25 feet to the point of beginning. Outside part-time custodian 3105 Independence, Suite A position. Send letter of intent, NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Permanent Index Number: 17-059-011-00 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 resume, three references to Call: 573-651-4444 Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's Commonly known as: 510 S. Charles St., Peace Lutheran Church, 303 Steeleville, IL 62288 Fax: 573-651-4470 attorney is deemed to be a debt collector N. Mulberry, Steeleville, IL [email protected] 62288 before February 28, attempting to collect a debt and any information will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue www.farmersagent.com/churst on February 22, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at the Randolph 2013. NO PHONE CALLS. obtained will be used for that purpose...... 0-2-7 RESPIRATORY I505101 County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois...... 0-2-14 The Judgment amount is $46,785.72. The real estate is improved with a single family THERAPIST residence. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH Sale terms: The bid amount, including the CLERICAL WANTED JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is RANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS. Dermatology Office Seeks BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or Full Time Position PLAINTIFF fraction thereof of the amount paid by the With Excellent Benefits VS purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in RECEPTIONIST/ LINDA RAUSCH A/K/A LINDA M. RAUSCH; certified funds immediately by the highest and ROGER R. RAUSCH A/K/A ROGER RAUSCH; best bidder at the conclusion of the Sale. CASHIER Illinois RCP Licenses The subject property is subject to general real UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF for our Sparta facility Required, BLS LINDA M. estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes RAUSCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND levied against said real estate, and is offered for Part-time transitioning to full-time. Contact: sale without any representation as to quality or NON Medial office experience preferred. Human Resources RECORD CLAIMANTS ; quantity of title and without recourse to the DEFENDANTS Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to Send resume: Attn: Sherry - Sparta Memorial Hospital 10 CH 86 confirmation by the Court. 220 North Park Ave., Suite 2 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the 7021 WALSH ROAD Herrin, IL 62948 ELLIS GROVE, IL 62241 purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which NOTICE OF SALE will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF estate after confirmation of the Sale. FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS The property will NOT be open for inspection. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS Prospective bidders are admonished to check the ACCEPTING The City Of Chester Is Now DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT Court file to verify all information. ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: APPLICATIONS FOR Accepting Applications For WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. POOL PERSONNEL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale The purchaser of a condominium unit at a The City of Sparta, Illinois, Part Time entered by said Court in the above entitled cause judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, on December 10, 2012, JUDGE in RANDOLPH who takes possession of a condominium unit a municipality, is now County, Illinois, will on March 14, 2013, in pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the accepting applications for Officers RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHESTER, IL, at 9:30 AM, sell at public auction duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the For The City Of Chester and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and common expenses for the unit which would have Pool Manager singular, the following described real estate become due in the absence of any assessment Police Department. mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the acceleration during the 6 months immediately County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, or so preceding institution of an action to enforce the Assistant Manager Residency Requirements. much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said collection of assessments, and which remain Applications Will Be Accepted Judgment: unpaid by the owner during whose possession Concession Workers PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF the assessments accrued. If the outstanding Until February 22, 2013. THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, assessments are paid at any time during any TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE action to enforce the collection of assessments, Lifeguards Applications Can Be THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any Obtained From The City Hall COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS assessments which accrued before he or she PLEASE SUBMIT acquired title. If this property is a condominium At 1330 Swanwick St., FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST APPLICATIONS IN PERSON CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF unit which is part of a common interest Chester, IL Or Online At community, the purchaser of the unit at the THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, Sparta City Hall, 114 W. Jackson Street. www.chesterill.com TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH the assessments required by the Condominium For more information please call For More Information Contact The COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE WEST 17 RODS Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l). 618-443-2917 during the hours IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Chief Of Police At 826-5454 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CONTINUING WEST 214 FEET TO A POINT; (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Page 24 County Journal January 31, 2013

Marissa council hears concerns NO INTEREST about sewer backups into homes FINANCING*

By Mike Trotter outs sooner, so employees sion took place on the pos- PAY NO INTEREST IF Several village residents have more time to respond sible purchase of a new PAID IN FULL WITHIN spoke before the Marissa to a problem. trash truck, but no action Village Council at its meet- An additional pump has was taken. There is money 12 MONTHS ing January 22. They were been brought in, and available in an equipment concerned about a major pumps will be set sooner account, and the purchase sewer problem that oc- when a problem arises. could be included in next curred January 12. Council members also en- year’s budget. Following rains of about couraged residents to con- Councilman Bryan Gallery By Witmer two inches, residents in the tact them personally if Bingel stressed a desire to Furniture Sunrise subdivision area flooding begins to occur, get several bids for a truck, BEDROOM COLLECTION experienced water and raw so the situation can be ad- so the village’s finances sewage backing up into dressed as quickly as pos- can be used wisely. Cross American Made High Quality Furniture their basements, causing sible. agreed but also expressed significant damage in Sewer backups, espe- his desire to move forward YOU CHOOSE: many cases. They com- cially into basements dur- with the purchase fairly Wood Type, Hardware And Stain Color SPECIAL ing heavy rains, are not quickly as it can take six plained that this was never English Dovetail Construction On All Drawers BUY! a problem until the last unusual in many area months for delivery of a couple of years, and it towns because surface new trash truck. seems to be getting worse water gets into the closed The council agreed to HEARTHSTONE with every storm. system. purchase an electric steam While Mayor Moe Cross The village also plans to cleaner that will cost RUSTIC OAK and the council members smoke the sewer lines Feb- $4,280. DINING TABLE admitted that they have ruary 4, which should help The council agreed to 54” x 54” not completely figured out identify any problem ar- sign a one-year agreement what is causing the water eas where surface water is with Select Energy to find Counter Height to back up, an informa- getting into the sewer sys- a company to provide elec- Planked Accents tional sheet detailing the tem so a remedy can be trical service for village- Includes 4 Chairs village’s plans was passed addressed immediately. owned properties. out and discussed. The village plans to replace A donation of $50 was $ Many of the issues deal or line a majority of the made to the Marissa Girl WOW! 1299 with the village’s employ- sewer lines within the next Scouts for their upcoming ees’ response to sewer six to eight months, which spaghetti dinner. The an- problems. The computer at should reduce problems in nual fundraiser by the Girl the sewer plant has been the future. Scouts is held to benefit Leather Sectional reset to begin making call- In other news, a discus- the Sonshine Corner. W/3 Recliners, Steeleville school board moves Including Chaise w/ Cupholders graduation away from holiday $ SPECIAL By Greg Myers on the Illinois 5 Essentials 2,999 BUY! After receiving the needed Survey, which will be given feedback from the commu- to all students and staff, nity regarding the date for Ceremony and will show up on the high school graduation, the school’s report card. Steeleville school board will be held Hagel gave an update on Power Rocker voted to move the com- dual credit classes at the $ high school. mencement ceremonies up a week Recliners Starting499 499At In other action from Mon- 499499 a week instead of holding it during the usual Sunday of day night, Bret Gale was Memorial weekend. earlier approved as volunteer track High school Principal Jen- coach at the high school, “Your Dollar Goes Further At Stearns Furniture” nifer Hagel informed the Graduation will be held and Neal Haertling was ap- board back in November May 18 at 4 p.m. at the high proved as volunteer assis- that she has heard some school. tant track coach. complaints about the date of Superintendent Stephanie The girls basketball state graduation being so late Mulholland informed the tournament trip to Bloom- STEARNS compared to when the stu- board that the school boards ington was approved, as dents actually get out of for Sparta and Chester have well as the use of the FURNITURE CO. school. already passed the 1 per- district’s van for the trip. The board asked for some cent sales tax increase reso- An update on Rising Star, 155 Stevenson Dr. • Sparta • (618) 443-3494 feedback on the issue, and lution, and the issue will be the district’s improvement Located Behind Pizza Hut according to Hagel, 99 per- on the April 9 ballot. plan, was given. *Financing Offer To Qualified Buyers w/Approved Credit. $599 Minimum Purchase Required. See Store For Details. cent of the community that The board gave no opinion Becky Swope-Brewer’s responded favored moving on the sales tax increase maternity leave starting in up graduation a week. Mulholland also reported early April was approved.

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