Volume 41 Number 47 Thursday, November 19, 2020 24 Pages | 75¢ KTS Predator Hunters are facing a lawsuit

By Travis Lott KTS Predator Hunters, the popular social media group that sets up and Over exposes alleged would-be sexual predators, has been sued by a Randolph County video man who was outed by the group on Facebook. posted The plaintiff in the case, Adrian Collins of the Red Bud area, is being repre- on sented by attorney Megan Gilbreth of Belleville. Gilbreth fi led the lawsuit Facebook on Collins’ behalf, claiming that KTS Predator Hunt- girl, but as it turned out, ers ruined his name and the messages were being caused him to lose his job sent to the KTS team. as a security guard at Red Swanson said the mes- Bud Regional Hospital and sages referred to Collins that he has not been able and the girl meeting to Crossing repairs to fi nd another job in the cuddle and make out. The Canadian National railroad crossing on Pine Street (Route 150-4) in downtown community. The lawsuit disputes Percy received some major attention this week. Motorists have been navigating The lawsuit seeks a total whether or not Collins the rough crossing for years by changing lanes or veering off the side of the road. of $100,000 in compensa- believed the girl he was Just last year, long bolts worked loose and were sticking up in the traffi c lane, tory and punitive damages. talking to was underage, and a railroad tie popped from the crossing and wound up near the entrance to In a live Facebook video stating that Collins did not the Percy branch of First National Bank of Steeleville. According to an Illinois posted this past summer, inquire about her age at Commerce Commission statement earlier this year, the crossing is to get a concrete Collins was videoed by the time of the message tub, which is supposed to hold up better than the past failed repair attempts. The members of KTS, led by exchanges. work is set to be completed no later than November 20. Kyle Swanson, who accused However, Swanson, in a Collins of attempting to private message with a re- meet up with a 14-year-old porter, said this is not true. girl. “Collins knew the age of the Offi cials say families should Swanson said in the video girl. She stated she was 14, that Collins had been send- and he even acknowledged ing messages to someone rethink holiday gathering plans who he thought was the Continued on Page 5 ____ By Dan Zobel continues to work seven With COVID-19 cases ris- days a week. Through the ing and Thanksgiving just help of a contact tracing Disc golf coming to around the corner, Ran- Limit dinners grant, the department dolph County Health De- has already added seven partment Administrator additional employees, in- Chester’s Cole Park Angela Oathout stated dur- to immediate cluding case investigators, By Dan Zobel example of the youth in ing the November 13 county nurses and contact trac- There will be a new activ- our community getting board meeting that she is ers. Oathout said the Illi- ity available at Cole Memo- involved,” said Alderman urging people to rethink household nois Department of Public rial Park in Chester. J.D. Maes. “(James) worked their holiday plans. Health would like counties The Chester city council hard and was excited to “If you have eight or 10 to bring on even more con- approved during its Novem- present this in person. This people in your circle, I members tact tracers. ber 16 meeting, which was is a good example of what guarantee someone is posi- “We’re tired and ready for held via Zoom, to move for- we would love to see from tive (with COVID),” Oathout a vaccine,” Oathout said. ward with a nine-hole disc all our city youth.” said. However, with more indi- Oathout said Governor golf course at Cole. The project carries a total Oathout added that, as viduals being hospitalized J.B. Pritzker has been talk- The game of disc golf can cost of $8,400. Maes, who is much as possible, gather- throughout the state, larger ing about increasing miti- be compared to normal the city’s representative for ings should be limited to urban hospitals are fi lling gations. golf. Players throw a fl y- the Park and Recreation household members. up. Those talks became true ing disc or frisbee from a Committee, explained that There were 193 active The county’s three hospi- Tuesday, when Pritzker tee area at each hole to a the committee has $12,500 COVID-19 cases in the coun- tals are each 25-bed facili- announced that the entire target, which is normally in grant money that could ty as of the morning of the ties, and if trends continue, state will move to Tier 3 an elevated metal basket. be used toward that. He meeting. they might have to establish mitigations beginning No- The goal is to get the disc added that if the city has “This is the highest num- COVID wings. vember 20. More informa- to land in the basket in the to pay for anything, the ber of active cases we’ve If bed availability becomes tion on that can be found least number of throws. project is already in the had since the virus started a problem in the county, the in a separate article in this The player with the lowest city budget. in March,” Oathout said. situation could arise where week’s paper. score at the end of the game “This is a situation where As cases rise, school dis- the creation of a COVID unit In terms of a vaccine, wins. we may be on the hook for tricts and hospitals are is necessary, according to Pfi zer, an American phar- The park has been a cent- literally nothing on the city having to make tough de- Oathout. maceutical company, looks er of focus for the city over level,” Maes said. “There cisions. Oathout reminded resi- like it will be the fi rst to the past couple of years, should be no cost to the city Some districts have al- dents to follow basic guide- have an approved vaccine, with the goal to fi nd ways with the reimbursement we ready shifted back to full lines and recommendations according to Oathout. to increase its viability. can get from grants.” remote learning, including of wearing masks, social Oathout cautioned that The idea for the disc golf Alderman received a Sparta and Chester, which distancing and washing this is still at least fi ve to course came from Chester detailed proposal for the are both remote through at hands. six weeks away, and there High School senior Jarrett disc golf course, including least November 27. “Please follow our recom- are some warnings, includ- James. He recently pre- plans for maintenance, Oathout reported that mendations,” Oathout said. ing that the vaccine must sented his plan to the Park support, fi nancial aspects the Sparta, Red Bud and “The virus is still prevalent be stored at a temperature and Recreation Committee. Chester hospitals have held in the community.” “I think this is a great Continued on Page 5 ____ strong to this point. The health department Continued on Page 5 _____

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Willis Publishing Inc. © Copyright 2020 MONEY $AVING COUPONS INSIDE! PAGE 2 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 POLICE Virus outbreak at the jail Vehicle inside By Travis Lott outbreak like this. tion, and that entire occurred at the court- Coronavirus has hit Additionally, anyone cell block was tested house building, more pole barn burns this week at yet an- who enters the build- for the virus. All but restrictions are being A semi caused a fi re was badly damaged, to other vulnerable insti- ing is required to wear one of those eight in- placed on those who in a pole barn in rural the point that he could tution, the Randolph a mask, and anyone mates came back posi- wish to enter the build- Pinckneyville early not tell where exactly County Jail. who enters the cell tive. ing. Tuesday morning. the fi re started, but it’s By Tuesday morning, blocks must also wear Wolff said no staff For instance, people According to Pinck- believed to have started it was reported that gloves. members have tested paying taxes should neyville Fire Chief somewhere around the about 16 out of about Still, with the high positive since the two leave their payments Jim Gielow, a passerby dashboard. 50 inmates in the jail turnover rate of in- back in June. with the deputies mon- reported the pole barn He said Engelhardt have tested positive for mates and the inability Wolff said Tuesday itoring the front door, fi re at 12:41 a.m. at had taken the truck COVID-19. to turn away inmates morning that two en- and the deputies will 5535 Goldeneye Road out to wash it earlier This is the fi rst coro- who are arrested for tire cell blocks had make sure the money northeast of Pinck- that day. navirus outbreak at serious crimes, Wolff been tested, yielding goes to the appropriate neyville. The farm is Gielow said the shop the jail since the pan- said it was only a those positive num- offi ce. owned by Irl Engel- was badly damaged by demic began in March. matter of time before bers. He said another Wolff also commend- hardt, who owns Illi- smoke and heat. While Sheriff Shan- something like this cell block would be ed the work that those nois Harvest. Crews were on the non Wolff said his staff happened. tested later that day. deputies are doing. A semi was located in scene for about two have taken every meas- “I’m really surprised There are fi ve cell Since the pandemic, a 75x60-foot shop with- and a half hours. ure they could to pre- we’ve kept it out this blocks, not counting they have been respon- in a 75x180-foot pole However, later that vent such an outbreak, long,” Wolff said. the single and double sible for meeting the barn. When fi remen morning, fi remen were it happened anyway. “We’ve done all the mit- cells. public face to face and arrived, they found the called back out to the “It’s really hard to igation we can.” “All we can do is mon- screening everyone en- truck fully engulfed. scene because a small keep it out of the jail,” Wolff said it is impos- itor them and make tering the courthouse. Fire departments fi re had sparked in the Wolff said. sible to tell exactly how sure they’re okay,” “It’s really been from Du Quoin and upper area of the build- Wolff said he had a the outbreak started. It Wolff said. stressful on those front Tamaroa responded to ing. Gielow said that new air fi ltration sys- was fi rst noticed when He also said that, door guys,” Wolff said. assist. was extinguished with- tem installed in March one of the inmates due to this and other “They’ve done a great Gielow said the semi in a short time. to head off any sort of complained of conges- outbreaks that have job.” Police incidents Trei A. Greer, 22, of dent, driving without Sparta was arrested a valid driver’s license November 9 by Sparta and illegal transpor- police for unlawful tation of an alcoholic possession of weapons, beverage. He was giv- unlawful possession of en a notice to appear a controlled substance, in court and released. driving an uninsured **** vehicle and equipment Christopher A. Roach, violation. Greer was 32, of Willisville was jailed. arrested November 15 **** by the Perry County Cody M. Shan- Sheriff’s Offi ce for ag- non, 20, of Fairview gravated battery, reck- Heights was arrested less conduct and re- November 9 by Sparta sisting a peace offi cer, police for unlawful use following an alleged of weapons, unlawful fi ght and disturbance possession of a con- in Willisville. He was trolled substance and jailed. unlawful possession **** of medical cannabis. Dakota J. Behiter, 24, Shannon was jailed. of Pinckneyville was **** arrested November 9 Bryan K. Rice, 39, of by the Perry County Pinckneyville was ar- Sheriff’s Offi ce for DUI rested November 9 by and failure to reduce Coulterville police for speed to avoid an acci- unlawful possession of dent ,after his pickup Fisher, Kerkhover, Co ey a controlled substance truck ran off Route 13 and on a Perry county at Winkle Road and warrant for possession overturned. He was & Gremmels LAW OFFICE of meth and a Clinton not injured, but he was County warrant for jailed. Edward J. 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County Journal 11-19-20 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 3 Randolph court cases Randolph Coun- Chester. Septian M. Spivey, ty State’s Attorney “Mr. Blechle is an- 39, of Sparta pleaded Jeremy Walker an- other one of our fi rst guilty November 9 to nounced the follow- offenders who got a domestic battery ing case updates from caught with meth a charge. circuit court. second time while He will be sentenced Dustin Lilley (his) original case January 7. Dustin J. Lilley, 23, was pending. I have Spivey admitted of Chester was sen- discussed before to pushing a female tenced October 29 by the problem with family member into a Judge Gene Gross our bond laws, but window in Percy May to two years of fi rst- I would also have to 31. offender probation bring COVID into the Walker said a more and to seek substance fray here also, as we serious charge of abuse counseling. just can’t keep low- home invasion was Lilley admitted level offenders in dismissed to facilitate to possessing fewer jail like we used to,” the plea. than 15 grams of a said Walker. “Also, as Walker said the substance containing I have discussed be- victim did not deny LSD during a Decem- fore, I typically still the allegations in the ber 9, 2019 traffi c stop treat these people as charges. However, she in Chester. fi rst offenders and refused to testify and A separate charge work on getting them was served a subpoe- of possession of a fi re- the help they desper- na and forced to come arm without a FOID ately need. to court. card was dismissed. “Just because our “While I am not a “Dustin did not have legislature doesn’t big fan of forcing peo- a prior felony con- want to treat these ple to do things, hav- Enrollment Help Available viction, and his low- cases seriously, ing the victim served level possession case doesn’t mean, to me, gave me the neces- qualifi ed for fi rst- we shouldn’t drop the sary leverage to try to offender status. The proverbial hammer get a plea to a reduced gun charge was an on these people who charge from the de- unrelated arrest but get low to no bonds.” fendant,” Walker was only a misdemea- Katelyn Cartwright said. “This was a se- nor. Due to the fact he Katelyn R. Cart- rious case, and while pled to a felony, we wright, 27, of Prairie the victim may not dismissed the lesser du Rocher was sen- want to see anything charge,” Walker said. tenced November 2 by happen to Septian, I “During the plea, Dus- Brown to two years of do not represent her. tin advised he now fi rst-offender proba- I represent the people has a job and seems tion. of the state of Illinois, to be moving in the Cartwright admit- and the judge will de- right direction. I hope ted to possessing few- cide if prison or pro- that trajectory contin- er than fi ve grams of bation is appropriate.” ues.” meth during a July 2 Amanda Moss Jason Burgdorf traffi c stop in Ches- Amanda D. Moss, Jason G. Burgdorf, ter. 45, of Marion pleaded Chester Steeleville 43, of Baldwin plead- Paula Parkis guilty November 9 to 2323 Old Plank Rd • Chester, IL 62233 324 W. Broadway • Steeleville, IL 62288 ed guilty October 30 Paula K. Parkis, possessing fewer than to resisting a peace 35, of Carterville was fi ve grams of meth offi cer during an sentenced November during the execution April 24, 2019 alterca- 6 by Brown to four of a search warrant 618.826.2511 618.965.3511 tion with a Randolph years in prison. in Steeleville July 24, County sheriff’s dep- Parkis pleaded 2019. Hours: Hours: uty, causing bodily guilty to possessing Walker said he was harm to the deputy. between fi ve and 15 within a couple of Mon–Fri: 8:30am–6pm Mon–Fri: 8:30am–6pm Burgdorf will be grams of meth with days of resolving this sentenced January intent to deliver. She meth possession case Sat: Closed Sat: 8:30am–1pm 22. was caught with the when Moss was ar- Sun: Closed Sun: Closed Charges of domes- meth during an Au- rested for the same tic battery and aggra- gust 2 traffi c stop in offense. vated battery were Chester. “I was prepared be- dismissed to facilitate While Walker said fore that arrest to of- www.MyMediCenterPharmacy.com the plea. Walker said authorities did not fer probation, but the the charge that had have direct evidence new charge changed been enhanced to ag- that Parkis was sell- my thought process. I gravated battery was ing the meth, he am now of the opinion due to the battery oc- said she was caught a sentence to IDOC is curring in a public with more than what the fair and appropri- place, not due to the would be considered a ate resolution in this severity of injury to personal use amount, matter,” Walker said. his victim, who was and scales were locat- “Sometimes enough is his soon-to-be ex-wife. ed during the search. enough.” “At the time we fi led “Paula will spend a Donald Hatley that charge, we were few years in prison Donald G. Hatley, at our wits’ end with to get clean and con- 59, of Tilden pleaded Jason, as he had just template if selling guilty November 9 to been in jail for a pro- dope is a good idea,” threatening a public longed period of time, Walker said. “We offi cial. told not to drink al- amended the charge He will be sentenced cohol; and about two down on the weight, January 25. days after his release as the amount of meth Hatley admitted to was drunk at a party would have required a threatening to burn and got into a fi ght. six-year sentence, and down the home of a That arrest kept him I felt four years was police offi cer who ar- locked up again for appropriate given her rested Hatley near about another month,” relative lack of crimi- Tilden June 26. Walker said. “Jason nal history, being one Walker said Hatley then got in trouble in prior meth charge in has a bad drinking St. Clair County, and 2017.” problem. he was locked up in Todd Steibel “However, we can’t St. Clair County from Todd S. Steibel, 49, have people, no mat- December 2019 to the of Prairie du Rocher ter how drunk they date of his plea on Oc- was placed on condi- may be, threatening tober 30. tional discharge No- to cause damage to “From my observa- vember 9 by Brown. the property of a po- tion, Jason’s legal is- Steibel was ordered lice offi cer who is sim- sues center on sub- to serve 180 days in ply doing their job,” stance abuse issues, the Randolph County Walker said. “Donnie but he does not take Jail, however, the sen- is getting too old to be any action to help tence was commuted dealing with the crim- himself. due to COVID-19. inal justice system, but “This is a situation Steibel admitted we have to craft a sen- where the presen- to driving a vehicle tence that will simply tence report and Ja- in Prairie du Rocher protect others at this son’s actions between July 28 at a time when point. I’d venture to now and sentencing his driver’s license guess efforts at reha- will go a long way was revoked due to bilitation at 59 years is to guide me on what a DUI. He has previ- a fruitless endeavor.” is the fair sentence. ously been convicted Travis Trail If Jason can stay out of driving while his Travis R. Trail, 42, of of trouble and shows license was revoked. Tilden was sentenced some initiative to get “Due to jail over- November 9 by Brown clean, he could con- crowding and con- to four years in prison. vince me probation is cerns of COVID, we Trail possessed a appropriate. are commuting most knife and a baseball “If not, Jason can of the jail sentences bat in Tilden Septem- also remove all doubt for persons convicted ber 29 and admitted from my thoughts as of driving while re- to having violent in- to his ability to func- voked,” Walker said. tentions with them. tion in society. The “We would typically “Felons with weap- ball is in his court.” offer someone such ons should and will Kenneth Blechle as Todd work release, end up in prison,” Kenneth P. Blechle, but that is simply not Walker said. “We dis- 38, of Bloomsdale, feasible due to COVID. missed a possession Missouri was sen- “Once we get back to of meth charge pend- tenced October 30 by normal, we will keep ing against Mr. Trail Brown to two years of these jail sentences before this arrest to fi rst-offender proba- intact. However, until facilitate the plea. tion. that normal arrives, “Nonetheless, I’d Blechle admitted to we are adapting prac- bet my paycheck Mr. possessing fewer than tices to try to keep our Trail partook in a fi ve grams of meth criminal justice sys- little meth before he during a September tem running.” started acting crazy 27, 2019 traffi c stop in Septian Spivey on September 29.” Page 4 County Journal | November 19, 2020 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Two new things for you to do wo local towns involved and make Tare making his ideas heard was This buck’s for Jim strides to provide A skateboard park and inspiring to the entire youth with something committee. How my buddy got the big one to do. a disc golf course bring Once a young person he 10-point buck came strolling to- In Marissa, the city is like James showed ward my stand from the north about spending up to $35,000 some gumption, busi- 4T o’clock one early November afternoon to build a skateboard recreation opportunities nesses such as Buena in 1997. park. The project was Vista Bank, Memorial I had placed a Feather-Flex bedded doe budgeted for last year is that there’s nothing at Cole park. Hospital and the local decoy about 25 yards to my left, the west, and is bound to be for the kids to do. The Parks and Rec- Rotary Club also took and the wind was from that direction. I was a hot spot, as skate- That is the complaint reation Committee in an interest. sure the big feller carrying the beautiful boarding has consist- that comes up anytime Chester has kicked Take a lesson from rack would pass between the decoy and ently been a popular we look at the rates into high gear on de- James and don’t be the tree in which I was perched. activity with youth. of drug and alcohol veloping plans for afraid to speak up. “This is going to be duck soup!” I thought. Likewise, Chester’s use by teens, as well new projects at Cole You may very well be “He’s going to focus all his attention on city council approved as anytime we look at park. The disc golf the missing piece that that little lady right there and give me a a plan Monday night the mass numbers of course was just the sets many more things standing still broadside shot! Illinois Big to build a disc golf young people leaving first of what the city into motion. Buck Book, here I come!” course in Cole Memo- the area once they hopes will be some As a community, let’s Well, the buck I was sure was in the bag rial Park. The plan graduate from high nice new additions. make sure things like that day was a true wallhanger, but it was originally pro- school. James was undoubt- Marissa’s skate park wasn’t on my wall he was destined to hang, posed by high school It’s refreshing to see edly the person who lit and Chester’s disc golf because I had placed my decoy too close to senior Jarrett James. something being done the fire under the disc are successful just by my location. When the buck spotted it, he The most common about it. golf project. using them. promptly circled downwind, just as I had complaint heard in This is not the end of Seeing someone, Good things are hap- anticipated, but he made a bigger loop than small-town America the progress in Ches- especially a young pening around us. I had expected. Before I could say “Foiled decade after decade ter, either, especially man like James, get Let’s get involved. again!” he was directly to my right at about 20 yards. By Martha I’m right-handed, so I had to try to twist A Musing View® Peebles myself into position to shoot. Of course, Mr. Big spotted me, and it was the Battle of Lit- tle Big Horn all over again, with me star- ring as General George Armstrong Custer. Let’s talk turkey So, by and by, that rack decorated the ith Thanks- So, preparing Thanks- home of my cousin, Big Jim Juhl of Du giving right giving dinner is not Quoin. Here’s how it happened. aroundW the corner, my forte, but at least The next Saturday, I was in a different folks are thinking Whoever coined the phrase I am good at verbal stand in a big sycamore about 300 yards about family dinners. exchange. You could north. About 9 a.m., I heard the most Can we talk turkey “as easy as pie” probably say that I am a deip- awfulest racket back at the scene of the here? nosophist, which is a previous week’s massacre. It sounded like Honestly, for some never baked one person who is skilled somebody was trying to get in a year’s of us, Thanksgiving at table talk. supply of firewood all in one morning. I dinner can be more Food just tastes bet- decided my hunt was over, anyway, so I stressful than go- with what I thought less duck which is ter when there’s live- went to investigate. ing cold turkey. For was a great idea. Us- then stuffed inside a ly conversation, and The logger turned some savvy cooks, this ing a huge syringe boneless turkey. at my table, with my out to be Jim, who might mean getting and large bore needle, Talk about intimi- food, I need all the was building a stand The out the old tried and I melted butter and dating! For starters, help I can get. that he later named true recipes for turkey drew it up like a mon- the very name is a Fortunately, this year The Patio between logger and dressing, candied ster dose of penicillin. turnoff. As a precau- we are heading to my two trees. sweet potatoes, cran- Stabbing it into the tion, I would advise sister’s house. She is I watched in turned berry salad and pump- bird, I tried with all to never eat anything a seasoned cook and amusement as he kin pie. my might to inject the that starts with the bed and breakfast en- cut boards and drove out to Some people find tur- butter, but the plunger letters T U R D. trepreneur. She will nails and listened keys intimidating, live would not plunge. Pies are another is- probably let me bring in amazement as ones as well as dead I learned that a sue. Whoever coined a Jell-O mold or maybe a medical syringe full his chainsaw roared be Jim ones (turkeys, not peo- true basting needle the phrase “as easy as of butter to inject into and his hammer pounded. All the while, ple). I am one of those is much larger than pie” probably never her homemade dinner the saw spewed fumes and smoke into the people. Making a pan what is used on hu- ever baked one. rolls. air, and Cousin Jim rained tobacco juice of lasagna or pot of man patients, and as Just recently, I tried I hope she is not serv- on the ground. chili is more on my my butter cooled and my hand at a new rec- ing turducken. After a while, Jim climbed down and skill level. thickened, it would ipe. Maple pumpkin By the way, for those proceeded to defoliate every tree within The mere size of the not pass through my pecan pie sounds deli- of you who may not a radius of about 50 yards to a height of bird seems to be the needle. That Thanks- cious, doesn’t it? The know, talking turkey about seven feet. He wanted to be sure to biggest issue. There’s giving, the turkey just recipe called for maple means to speak plain- have clear shooting in all directions, he also so many rules got a butter rub as if syrup, canned pump- ly, get to the point, be when it comes to thaw- he might be going to told me. kin, heavy cream and straightforward and ing, basting, stuffing I almost laughed in his face. With all the beach for a tan. pecans. It was not a get down to business. and of course, hog- the noise and scent he’d left and all the Some highfalutin pretty sight from the Here’s some humor- openings he’d created, there wasn’t one tying their legs to- cooks like to fix a tur- get-go, and after bak- ous turkey talk: “Shot chance in 7,228 that any whitetail would gether. ducken for Thanks- ing, it took on the ap- my first turkey today. come within 543 yards of The Patio any- As a new bride and a giving. A turducken pearance of Alpo. The Scared everyone in time within the next 222 days, 18 hours, 35 fresh RN back in the is a boneless chicken taste was not bad if the frozen food sec- minutes and 11 seconds, I thought. late-1970s, I came up stuffed inside a bone- you closed your eyes. tion. It was awesome!” Which only goes to show why I’ve never been offered a high-paying position as a By Rix Quinn clock maker. Flaky Fables “It was about 7:15 in the morning on the first day of the firearm season, and pour- ing down rain,” Jim recalled for me on Christmas Eve. “A doe came right under- neath my stand, and I spooked her. The A fishy story buck was up on the hillside, about 40 yards here I was, just to make a cat fish is Fishermen claim That’s too much to eat away. He was grunting at her. Tsitting at lunch to give him a rod and they’re easy to catch in one sitting­—un- “I spun around, and he never even knew with a bunch of guys, reel. because, frankly, less you’re a shark. I was there. I made one shot, and he fell when the subject After leaving lunch, they’re dumber than But sharks never sit right against the tree that your bow stand of catfish came up. I was inspired to re- a turnip. down, anyway. was in.” I had no idea what search the beast. I will Catfish enjoy most I know absolutely My buck, which was now Jim’s, field these boys were talk- now reveal more than any bait, including nothing about prepar- dressed at about 240 pounds, and his rack ing about, because you wanted to know trash or waste mat- ing fish, but here’s scored at 163 points. the only catfish I’ve about catfish, the sea- ter. This gives them another common sea- Jim wasn’t really a trophy hunter. He seen lives in the zoo food with whiskers. horrible halitosis and food question: Should always shot the first legal deer he could aquarium. Catfish live in fresh explains why you’ve I serve catfish for din- and was usually the first in our family to Then somebody water. Most catfish never seen two catfish ner? fill his tag on opening morning. asked, “How do you don’t have scales, so make out. Answer: Yes, if you Jim won’t be in his stand Friday, though. make a catfish?” they can’t tell you how Some channel catfish can get them to sit at He died December 23 of last year at the The only way I know much they weigh. grow to 40 pounds. the table. age of 66. Rest In Peace, Big Jim. Have a safe and successful hunt, my friends. Letters to the editor laugh- For more by John Meacham, visit one who can take care fortable. 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Send address changes to County Nov. 18...... 9.3 Some of the views expressed on this page are not neces- Journal, Box 369, 1101 East The phone number will not be published. sarily those of the County Journal, its management or staff. Pine, Percy, Illinois 62272. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 5 KTS Predator Hunters faces lawsuit...from Page 1______she was 14 years old,” of times by followers confi dent he will win son is representing Dirt For Sale Swanson said in the of the page. this case. himself in the case. message. “This was a The suit says that “We also will not al- Swanson fi led a mo- Road & Driveway Rock simple lie, and they KTS showed reckless low a person caught by tion to dismiss the case All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread hoped we didn’t still disregard of the truth us attempt to bully us September 24. That have the conversa- by publishing false- into stopping our mis- motion was denied by RED tions.” hoods about Collins. It sion,” Swanson said. 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The course will con- sist of nine holes. “Jarrett has worked tirelessly to put this all together,” Maes said. “He has been key in developing this and has a driving passion behind it.” The aldermen had several questions From Dents And Dings prior to making its approval, including if frisbees will be To Major Collision Repair available to players, if there is a specific All Insurance Work Welcome pathway from hole Free Estimates to hole and if there would be a charge for people to play. Maes explained that most players have their own frisbees, but Muddy River Cof- fee and Rozier’s have Jim Gasser, Owner - 30 Years Experinece volunteered to sell or 715 West Broadway • Steeleville stock frisbees, which could be lended for 618-965-2886 a fee. Signage at the park will show the layout of the holes. There is no direct pathway between holes, which are secured by small concrete pads. “You’re kind of walk- ing the course like a fairway in golf,” Maes said. “This will allow you to explore the entire park without making anyone over- Shown above is the rough draft of the disc golf course map. Play starts burdened.” on at the right side of the map from Hole 1 and continues counter- The game will be clockwise around the park. Each hole will be able to be played from free to play. both sides, allowing the player to reverse course after playing Hole “There is no sched- 9, essentially creating an 18-hole course. ule or prior coordi- nation,” Maes added. know what the status “Essentially, you just of those were. show up and play.” There will be no “On some of those, he Another perk of the works with the police course is that it could charge to play department, and some attract players from of them are confiden- out of town. Maes going to donate all proved holiday com- tial, to be quite hon- said there are estab- of my time to helping pensation for city em- est,” Page said. Oil Change • Transmission Brake System • Steering Systems lished courses in Wa- with this project.” ployees, with each to Allison believes the Wheel Alignment terloo and Perryville. In other news, Mayor receive $200 plus a council should be in- Tire Rotation & Balance The city will be in Tom Page reported $50 Rozier’s gift card. formed about these Heating & Cooling • Batteries charge of setting the that Christmas on the Air Conditioning Christopher Seders situations and what is Starting, Fuel & Charging Systems poles, baskets and River was canceled was hired as a part- being done with them. pads for the course. because of COVID-19. time dispatcher in the He does not see how Maes said the goal is Attorney Jeff Kerk- police department. there would be case for city departments hover explained the Alderman Ray Alli- that could be kept to work on the course property tax to be son reported that he confidential from the throughout the win- levied in 2020 payable recently alerted code council. ter in between their in 2021. enforcement officer Page said he will other projects. Kerkhover said the Lorin Mott of 12 loca- speak with Mott. James was present amount being looked tions of property that Allison also reported for the meeting but at is $927,016, which need cleaned up. that the process to had technical diffi- does not exceed a 5 Allison hopes the remove the veterans’ culties, so he was un- percent increase over council will receive banners throughout able be a part of the what was levied last written status reports the city will begin discussion. He did year, so no truth and in regards to those soon, then Christmas send a message that taxation hearing is properties. lights will be hung. was read during the required. In relation to that, Allison said two or meeting. Clerk Bethany Bern- Allison noted that in three of the banners “My brother and I er has been preparing the last two months of were damaged. He would like to thank the ordinance, and Mott’s reports, there hopes these will be the city for passing the board will act on were a total of 189 replaced at no cost, as the disc golf course,” it in December. calls or complaints. they were guaranteed James stated. “I am The council ap- Allison wanted to for three years.

Rethink holiday family plans ...from Page 1______of around minus 80 cords program in the ing to the courthouse, has been an offi ce dep- degrees Celsius. county clerk’s office, cutting down the time uty in the assessor’s Once the vaccine be- with the stipulation needed at her offi ce. offi ce for 18 years, will gins to get distributed, that if the purchase The board approved to step down January 4. those to receive it fi rst does not qualify for lease 56 acres of farm Susan Stefani, who would most likely be CARES Act reimburse- property the county is a chief offi ce deputy emergency medical ment, the contract owns in the Ellis Grove in the land use man- workers and individu- could be terminated. area to Hecht Farms of agement office, has als at long-term care The program is a da- Ellis Grove. been an employee for facilities. tabase, housing such Hecht Farms was the 27 years. She will will “This is not a vaccine things as birth records highest of three bid- retire May 5. that, as a health de- and marriage licenses. ders at $199.89 per acre, The board approved partment, I would feel The update would be or $11,193.84 per year. the annual state’s attor- comfortable having on the LifeCycle program McCormick Farms, ney’s appellate prosecu- a rollout clinic because on a three-year con- which has farmed the tor resolution, which of how it needs to be tract through Fidlar ground the last three carries a $15,000 fee. handled and stored Technologies, which is years, was the second The county’s annual to keep it from being headquarted in Daven- highest bidder. fi nancial audit for the compromised,” Oathout port, Iowa. Several years ago, the fi scal year ending No- said. It would come with a county decided to lease vember 30, 2019 was ap- In other news, the $5,000 start-up fee plus this property in three- proved. The audit was Randolph County Care an annual fee of $6,025. year increments. This conducted by Schorb Center is testing for That fee represents an agreement will be for and Schmersahl of Co- COVID-19 on a regular increase of about $500 2021, 2022 and 2023. lumbia. basis. over what is currently “I want to thank the The county’s budget Residents are getting being paid, according residents who bid on was posted the same tested weekly. All were to County Clerk Mela- the property,” said day of the meeting. negative as of Novem- nie Johnson. Commissioner Marc The auditors are ex- ber 13. Johnson said the cur- Kiehna. “This process pected to be present for Staff members are rent program, while has been the right the board’s December 1 being tested twice a dated, is still usable. thing to do for us.” meeting at 3 p.m., the week. Three of them Advantages of the up- The board approved first meeting of the have been sent home dated program include retirement agreements new fi scal year. due to a positive result. that individuals could for two county employ- The next regular The board approved begin a license applica- ees. meeting is Wednesday, to update the vital re- tion online before com- Kelly Parkinson, who November 25 at 9 a.m. Page 6 County Journal | november 19, 2020

SPARTA SCHOOL BOARD Sparta is navigating education in the age of the coronavirus By Travis Lott mendations from the school improvement to Friday. Schools remain Illinois High School in years past, are now However, Schwem- closed in Sparta Association and the working remotely mer said the Wednes- through at least No- Illinois Department of with the teachers. day remote day allows vember 30 as school Public Health are at Schwemmer also for deep cleaning administrators con- odds. said the district re- in the middle of the tinue to grapple with Sparta’s school ceived a grant for a week. She also said the surge of COVID-19 board has decided sanitation special- students were not as cases that continues to wait and see what ist from the St. Clair engaged in their re- throughout the area. comes of a meeting County Workforce De- mote classes when Superintendent of the IHSA Novem- velopment Program the remote day was so Gabe Schwemmer ber 19. Governor J.B. to perform regular close to the weekend. said she hopes to be Pritzker’s staff has deep cleaning in the In other news, the able to return Novem- been invited to attend district’s three build- board approved its tax ber 30, but that will that meeting. ings. She said he will levy at $4,317,356, not depend on the sever- Meanwhile, teach- probably spend much including the bond in- ity of the situation ers are hard at work of his time at Lincoln, terest levy of $956,960. outside the school, implementing remote where more than half The increase in the where case numbers learning plans for of the district’s stu- levy is less than 5 per- are regularly reach- their classes. dents attend. cent over last year’s, ing new heights. Schwemmer said The board also dis- and therefore did not Many local school the school’s consult- cussed plans for when require a truth in tax- districts are consider- ants, like Jesse Jack- school returns to ses- ation hearing. ing whether or not to son and Donna White, sion, such as moving Randy Bertetto re- hold a winter basket- who have worked the remote learning signed as a supervi- day from Wednesday ball season, as recom- with teachers on sor at Lincoln. ICAHN recognition Joann Emge, CEO of Sparta Community Hospital, has been recognized for outstanding Ste. Gen. Christmas Festival still on service and leadership as president of the The Ste. Genevieve The parade itself GFWC Woman’s Club after the parade. Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. The Holiday Christmas will kick off at 11 a.m. of Ste. Genevieve will At noon, the Li- honor was made during the organization’s Festival is still on for December 5 in the donate small bags ons Park spectacular November 17 virtual fall conference. Emge December 5 and 6, Ste. Genevieve Histor- of candy to be given will include pictures has served on ICAHN’s board of directors for but no candy will be ic District. to children by elves with Santa on Market several years and as president for the past year,

Page 2 thrown by parade en- Instead of candy wearing masks and Street. Masks will be leading the organization during the COVID-19Page 2 trants. at the parade, the gloves at Lions Park required. pandemic.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M 1 SpartaANNUAL STATEMENT Community OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCALSchool YEAR ENDING DistrictJUNE 30, 2020 2 3 The summary must be published in the local newspaper. 4 Annual Statement Of Affairs For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals 5 wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

6 Sparta Community Unit District No 140 203B Dean Ave., Sparta, IL 62286 618-443-5331 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours 8 Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www.isbe.net. 9 10 SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. 11 12 Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2020 Municipal Operations & Fire Prevention & Educational Debt Services Transportation Retirement/Social Capital Projects Working Cash Tort 13 Maintenance Safety Security 14 Local Sources 1000 3,289,451 1,207,059 1,089,797 334,426 398,895 757,338 53,595 93,924 7,698 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One 2000 15 District to Another District 160 0 0 0 16 State Sources 3000 5,939,802 550,000 0 855,985 0 0 0 0 0 17 Federal Sources 4000 1,388,228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 10,617,641 1,757,059 1,089,797 1,190,411 398,895 757,338 53,595 93,924 7,698 19 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 10,033,951 1,198,172 1,470,101 908,613 384,721 18,568 93,924 0 20 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 0 0 651,563 0 0 (651,563) 0 0 0 21 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2019 1,646,566 506,432 578,521 355,633 81,967 603,490 2,362,194 0 212,667 22 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2020 2,230,256 1,065,319 849,780 637,431 96,141 690,697 2,415,789 0 220,365

GROSS PAYMENTS $40,000-$59,999 PILLERS, ANDREA D OETH, RICKEY L HANEBUTT, ROBIN FOR CERTIFICATED BAYLESS, GLENDA L RAHN, JESSICA O STORK, LARRY J HEISNER, SARA R Salary Range: PERSONNEL BECKLEY, JORDAN S REINHARDT, TRACEY M WILSON, VICKY L HENNRICH, KIMBERLY S $25,000-$39,999 BEELMAN, MEGAN J RENNER, KELSEY D HUNTER, ANGEL S ANDERSON, WANDA R Salary Range: Salary Range: CREADORE, JULIA A $25,000-$39,999 BOHNERT, ROBERT W RUCH, JAMIE D HUNTER, KENNY L $90,000 and over FALKENHEIN, SUSAN R BAIRD, JULIA A BRAUN, AMANDA M RUEBUSCH, VALERIE M JEFFERS, KATHERINE M BECKLEY, RICHARD S FARLEY, DEBRA A BROWN, CARRIE M BUCH, AMY J RUSSELL, MARIE E JEWELL, TERESA A LARAMORE, AMY L GENTRY, JAMES E CARTER, ANGELA M CLENDENIN, SCHUESSLER, STACI M JONES, MELINDA K SCHWEMMER, GABRIELLE GORDON, MICHAEL D CONLEY, ERIN L JACQUELINE S SHASTEEN, KEITH J KLAUSING, MEGAN R HESS, CATHERINE J DEAN, LENZI S DEMOND, BRITTANY R SODERLUND, JESSICA L KLAUSING ROBERT D GROSS PAYMENTS MCMASTER, LINDA R DRUMWRIGHT, ZACHARY T FALKENHEIN, JENNIFER G SROKA, SHERRI L KLOTH, GEORGIA A FOR NON-CERTIFICATED MONTROY, JULIA L GEE, ASHLEY L FRENCH, LAURA K SWENSON, TARIK D PERSONNEL LONGSHORE, BRIDGITTE M PENFORD, LAURA C KELLER, KATHLEEN M FULLERTON, HANNAH A THIES, RACHEL A LUTHY, ANGELA M PENFORD, TRACY L KINGSTON, HAILEY N GARDINER, KELLEY R THOMPSON, BECKY A Salary Range: MAGRUDER, TYLER J Less Than $25,000 PRESSWOOD, CATHY M KUNKEL, MONICA A GREEN, KELLY J TRETTER, YVONNE K MANKER, SUZANNE M ALLARD, ALICIA M ROBERTS, VANESSA LONG, KATHERINE R HARRIS, HEATHER J WETZLER, AMANDA F MEININGER, LESLIE R ANDERSON, DIANA K SCHLUETER, JENNIFER L LOWE, JOSHUA M HERNANDEZ, GRACE K WILDERMUTH, AMY D MERKER, SUSAN E BAUE, MEREDITH R SCHOENBECK, JAMIE K MARTIN, TAYLOR R HONEY, SEAN M WRIGHT, JUDY L MILLER, FREDERICK W BERTETTO, RANDALL N SHIELDS, BILL E NICHOLS, LYNDSEY K JONES, DEBRA K YOUNG, MELISSA K NIEMEYER, MARY C BIERMAN, ROSEANN M SHORT, KIMBERLY E NICHOLS, TISHIA M JONES, KACIE R ZIMMERMANN, APRIL M ORELLA, ALICEA A BIRD, MARSHA L STEFANI, RACY R NIEMIETZ, REBECCA M JUELFS, REBECCA A PECK, MELISSA S Salary Range: BIVENS, LAUREN M WASSON, JOHN K OSTLUND, JARROD E JUHL, AMY L PENFORD, MATTHEW R $60,000-$89,999 BROWN, ASHLEY L WUNDERLICH, ROBERT D PATTON, BLAKE P KORDYS, NICHOLETTE K PENNY, GLENDA L KOSTELAC, JUSTIN T BARNETT, ROYCE CLAY, THOMAS PENNY, SONDRA D RHEINECKER, JENNIFER L Salary Range: LAUER, KATHERINE M CHAMBERS, DIANE L DICKERSON, BARRY A REED, JENNIFER D SCHANZ, THERESA L $40,000-$59,999 LYSAKOWSKI, ANGELA M EATON, SHEILA B DICKEY, RHONDA R RENNER, AMANDA N SCHENK, KIMBERLY L BUCH, KAY E MALAWY, SUZANNE C HESS, LYNDA L ELDIWITW, MICHELLE F ROSS, DWAYNE B SEELEY, JESSICA L CASTEN, BRIAN P MCMASTER, BETHANY D JONES, RHONDA J EPPLIN, CAROL A SCALES, RUSSELL W TOLER, BRITTANY A FINLEY, JOEL R MIESNER, CHRISTOPHER L KRAMPER, STACI C FINCH, WENDY K SHELTON, RHONDA K WALL, MALONE A SMITH, TRACY L MONTROY, ELIZABETH A LAKE, MARY L FOSTER LANA J STORK, SONYA M WILSON, CHRISTINA M WALL, KENT D LOESING, LYNDA J FRUITS, CASEY D WOLF, REBECCA R MUELLER, RACHEAL L WALKER, STEPHEN L MAES, KIMBERLY FULLERTON, ANNE M ZANDER, ALEX D NORTON, JONATHAN E WEBER, DANA L Salary Range: PECK, CLINT A MEZO, TERRY L GAERTNER, LARRY R WOLTER, KATHLEEN A $60,000 and over MILES, ABBEY J Salary Range: PENNY, TARA M GREENHILL, MEGAN K ZOLLNER, MARK T WITHERBY, TINA PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION AGGREGATE AMOUNT Accident Fund 113,218 CTS Technology Solutions In 35,041 Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP 21,019 Repperts of Sparta 4,394 AJD Consulting Services 5,744 Dearborn Life Insurance Company 11,525 JTC Academy 18,955 ROE Chester Office 22,748 Allen, Dr Peggy 8,000 Designs Unlimited 19,571 Kohl Wholesale 188,819 Scholastic Inc 6,004 Amazon Capital Services Inc 56,797 Director of Internal Revenue 929,886 Lees Sports 9,908 School Fix Catalog 9,278 Ameren IL 3,534 Egyptian Asphalt & Sealcoating 3,928 Lime Energy 17,298 Schorb & Schmersahl LLC 16,615 American Fidelity Assurance Co 111,262 ESGI 5,520 Linkup Teletherapy 63,560 Seansons Event Center 2,628 American Fidelity H S A 12,851 eSpark Learning 5,801 MagnetStreet 2,929 Shasteen, Sarah M 8,400 Americom Imaging Systems Inc 46,032 Evansville Attenance Center 2,960 Mathemagic LLC 10,000 Shivelbines Music Store Inc 5,281 Apple Inc 36,145 First Western Equipment Finance 5,287 Mental Academy Belleville 13,982 Simon, Russell C 19,020 Arlington Computer Products 2,925 Flowers Foods 7,292 Midland Paper 16,852 Sonitrol Security Systems 7,196 Aspire Financial Serivces (403B ASP) 15,495 FNB Steeleville 45,197 Midwest Music Supply 6,754 Southern Bus & Mobility 54,977 AssetGenie Inc 4,145 Frontline Technologies 4,592 Moby Max 4,995 Sparta Education Assoc 62,118 Automatic Fire Sprinkler LLC 3,779 Gateway FS Inc 45,694 Monroe/Randolph Red Brick School 14,080 Sparta High School 27,931 Best Man Company 42,000 Guin Mundorf 16,470 NAPA Auto Parts - Sparta 2,837 Sparta Lincoln School 8,916 Blick Art Materials 2,836 Harms Excavation and Landscaping 10,306 Neals Heating & Cooling Inc 8,328 Sparta Service Personnel 22,339 BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois 1,241,532 Home Depot Pro 40,036 Next Wave Stem 5,000 Specialized Data Systems 10,565 Border North Marketing LLC 5,531 IDES 6,210 NextEra Energy Services 253,990 St. Clair Regional Office of Education 8,192 BSN Sports 4,745 IASB 5,540 NWEA 21,260 TappIT Technology 2,999 Bushue HR Inc 7,410 Illinois Dept of Revenue 302,554 One Beat CPR 5,983 Teachers Heatlh Insurance 115,190 Card Services 22,835 Illinois Educators Credit Union 5,800 Perandoe Sp Ed District 894,789 Teachers Retirement System 523,842 Career Center of Southern IL 53,743 Illinois Mun Retire Fund 278,363 Postmaster 4,660 Trane Company 34,637 CDW Government Inc 78,743 Illinois State Board of Ed 17,523 PPE Supply 28,300 UMB Bank NA 1,468,723 City of Sparta 13,914 Illinois State Disbursmeent Unit (SDU) 8,918 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc 34,001 Verizon Wireless 3,047 Clearwave Communications 38,604 Intrado Interactive Services Corporation 3,070 PSIC 61,095 Village of Evansville 2,966 Common Goal Systems Inc 17,344 IPA 3,467 Quill Corporation 4,500 Walmart Community BRC 11,076 Constellation NewEnergy Gas 27,715 IPM Insurance - Okawville 14,549 Quivey Sanitation Inc 10,560 Whyte, J Donna 80,801 County Bloomers 5,700 IXL Learning 13,254 Regional Office of Education #45 2,634 Wright Building Center 11,099 County Journal 3,813 JF Telecom 12,758 Renaissance Learning 4,360 Zweigart Bus Service Inc 859,065 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 7

PERCY VILLAGE BOARD Illinois DMV facilities Minton Drive parking closed until December 7 ordinance to be considered Driver’s licenses and For qualifying driv- due to federal require- identifi cation card ex- ers, if your driver’s ments. A vote is expected tober 1, $50. is the end of the year. pirations will be ex- license or ID card ex- “The health and to be taken at next There will be a max- His request was de- tended until June 1, pired between Febru- safety of employees month’s Percy village imum of eight trucks nied. 2021, due to the wors- ary 1, 2020 and Janu- and the public remain board meeting on the allowed to park at a The board also ening COVID-19 situa- ary 31, 2021, you will paramount, and face- proposed ordinance time. passed the tax levy at tion. receive a letter with a to-face transactions po- governing overnight Anyone who vio- $1,716,892. Illinois Secretary unique PIN needed to tentially increase the parking for semi lates the ordinance The purchase of a of State Jesse White renew online. This let- further spread of the trucks on Minton may be fi ned between new sewer jetter, a wants to remind the ter will be sent in De- virus,” White stated. Drive. $75 and $750. machine that uses wa- public that driver ser- cember or January. Other transactions Village attorney In other news, the ter to clear sewer lines vices facilities state- If your license or ID with the secretary of Don Bigham present- village will receive of roots and other de- wide will be closed for expires after Febru- state’s offi ce can be ed the ordinance to $4,500 from insur- bris, was approved for in-person transactions ary, you will receive conducted online, in- the board during the ance for a new roof a cost of $34,000. through December 7. the letter with PIN ap- cluding renewing a November 12 meeting. on the park pavil- The board approved He encourages people proximately 90 days license plate sticker, It will apply to any ion, which was dam- the annexation of to take advantage of before the expiration obtaining a driver re- vehicle that exceeds aged during the Au- some land that ad- online services. date. cord abstract and fi l- the length of 20 feet gust storm that blew joins the property White has expanded For more informa- ing business services that parks along that through the area. now owned by Scott online renewals for tion on determining documents, such as road. DS Roofi ng will Coleman, where he driver’s licenses and whether or not you incorporations and an- The new ordinance complete the project plans to open his new ID cards. qualify for online re- nual reports. will require that for $7,800. lawn equipment shop. Not everyone quali- newal, go to cyber Customers with is- truckers purchase Mike Carnahan, the Property owner Keith fi es, particularly those driveillinois.com. sues involving admin- permits each year to owner of the rundown Hartman agreed to who are required to This extension istrative hearings can park there. building near the rail- the annexation. pass a written or road also includes those email adminhearings Permits bought be- road tracks on East After a private donor test. who have February, @ilsos.gov. tween January 1 and Pine Street, asked kicked in $600 toward Facilities that will March, April and May “Commercial truck March 31 will cost for an extension on trees for the park, the remain open for CDL 2021 expiration dates, drivers provide es- $200; April 1 to June the time he has been village will match that written and road exams which will remain sential services by en- 30, $150; July 1 to Oc- given to clean out the to purchase 20 trees include those in Marion valid until June 1. suring goods can be tober 1, $100; after Oc- building. His deadline for $1,200. and Mascoutah. Commercial driver’s transported safely and However, CDL driv- license and commer- effi ciently throughout ing tests are by ap- cial learner’s permit the state and country pointment only by call- holders are excluded during this pandemic,” ing 217-785-3013. from this extension White stated.

Christmas Walk this weekend

Red Bud is gearing nesses and their pro- this year has been a up for its Christmas motions are listed in diffi cult one for every- Walk November 22 an advertisment else- one in the community, from noon to 4. where in this paper. but it has been espe- The walk showcas- Tami Pautler, one of cially tough on the es the businesses in the event organizers, small businesses; and town. There are 23 said she hopes people this could be a much- participating, each stay safe, masked and needed boost if people with some sort of pro- socially distanced as come out to support motion or giveaway they visit these estab- them. during the Christmas lishments this Sunday. “We are trying to Walk. Pautler also said lift people’s spirits,” The list of busi- she understands that Pautler said. Sparta lighted parade canceled

There will be a little vember 29. His house mas, visiting Fridays less cheer in Sparta this will be downtown at from 3 to 5 p.m., Satur- Christmas season. the farmers market days from 10 to 2 and Due to more positive location at the corner Sundays from 1 to 4. cases of COVID-19 in the of Broadway and St. There will be a mail- area, the Sparta Area Louis. box set up for children Chamber of Commerce Santa will then be to place their letters to and the city decided available for the three Santa. Children leaving to cancel the lighted weekends in December letters will receive a let- Christmas parade leading up to Christ- ter in return. scheduled for Novem- ber 28. Dirt, Rock & Sand Santa Claus will be available for drive-by visits beginning No- HAULING DUMP OR TAILGATE RALPH’S SPREAD SMALL ENGINE REPAIR HUSTLER • TORO Driveway & ECHO • INGERSOLL Road Rock ARIENS • GRAVELY • All Sizes • 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville Call For Pricing And Scheduling

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Mobile Testing Team Provided by Illinois Department of Public Health PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 BUSINESS Employees hit milestones Two Pinckneyville istrative intern under Community Hospital the CEO. employees recently hit After having complet- milestones. ed his undergraduate Blake Thornton, di- studies, he transitioned rector of quality and to the role of process risk management, re- improvement coordina- ceived the 4 Under 40 tor in the quality and Award by the Illinois risk management de- Critical Access Hospi- partment at PCH. tal Network. Nomina- Thornton believes tions were judged on that everyone should professional accom- have equal access to plishments, awards and safe, quality healthcare milestones. Sherrie Morse services. Sherrie Morse was Morse earned a bach- notifi ed by the Commis- elor’s degree in health sion for Case Manager science from Old Do- that she has passed the minion University examination to become in Norfolk, Virginia qualifi ed as a certifi ed and a nursing degree case manager. from King University Thornton is a certi- in Bristol, Tennessee. Church expresses thanks fied professional in She has been with PCH healthcare quality and for six years, the last Pastor Terry Jackson of the First Baptist Church of Percy, his wife Pam is board certifi ed in the three serving as the and Deacon Wayne Taylor met with Steeleville Police Chief Jim Zeidler fi eld of patient safety. hospital’s director of November 10 at the Percy Village Hall to thank him and his offi cers for He is a 2019 gradu- case management. their service to the Percy community. Each policeman was given a note ate of the master of In addition to being of thanks like the one shown above and Subway gift card. An agreement healthcare administra- certifi ed in case man- between the towns was signed earlier this year for Steeleville to provide tion program from Lin- Blake Thornton agement, Morse has Percy with police coverage. denwood University in over 30 years of experi- St. Charles, Missouri, While earning that ence in nursing. where he earned a 4.0 degree, Thornton She reports that the grade point average. worked at PCH in vari- best part of her job Monroe-Randolph Transit He is a 2017 graduate of ous departments and is developing clinical SIU Carbondale, where roles, including certi- pathways that could he earned a bachelor’s fied nurse’s assistant safely allow patients to District to receive funds degree in health care and ward clerk, as well return to the comfort of management. as serving as an admin- their own homes. According to the Il- curity cameras for the be a lifeline for getting linois Department of facility. to work or school, a Transportation, the “Due to decades of un- doctor’s appointment Monroe-Randolph derinvestment by previ- or a trip to the gro- Transit District was ous administrations, cery store,” said act- one of 31 downstate roads, bridges and ing transportation sec- transit providers to transit systems across retary Omer Osman. recently receive funds the state, especially in “This funding through as part of Governor J.B. downstate Illinois, are Rebuild Illinois means Pritzker’s Rebuild Il- in desperate need of these providers fi nally linois capital program. repair,” Pritzker said. will have the resources Monroe-Randolph “During my fi rst year they need to improve Transit was appropri- in offi ce, I worked with service in communities ated $153,926 of $112 state representatives that have not seen this million that is being and senators from both type of investment for awarded. sides of the aisle to many years.” The grants will help create the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois iden- expand and improve Rebuild Illinois capital tifies a total of $4.5 service, providing plan, the largest infra- billion, $3 billion in more transportation structure investment in bonding and $1.5 billion options and promoting our state’s history. Over in new pay-as-you-go an enhanced quality the next five years, funding, to invest in of life in communities downstate communities transit in the state. throughout the state. will receive $121 million This is the fi rst install- Monroe-Randolph to improve and expand ment of $355 million plans to replace offi ce transit services.” being distributed via equipment that is in Projects from other grants in three cycles disrepair and other transit systems include to transit providers out- equipment, including the purchase of new side the Chicago area. additions to its Ecolane vehicles and the con- The remaining funds DQ donates dispatching software struction of new bus will be distributed in Sparta Dairy Queen recently made a $500 donation to the Sparta Food program, new PC and shelters, stations and two more distributions, Pantry at Westminster Presbyterian Church. From left are Deacon Doris table computers, cell maintenance facilities. with the next call for Lehman, pantry worker Sue Hooper, Dairy Queen owner Scott Rust, phones, dispatching “Transit in our down- proposals in 2021 and Deacon Mark North and pantry worker Gayle North. The pantry is open monitors and video se- state communities can 2023. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to noon. Is Your Car In Need Of May 23 Badgley is named Prairie State June 6 Insurance Producer of the Year Body June 13 ARM of Illinois re- is a full-service insur- tomobile, excess liabil- Work? July 11 cently announced that ance and risk manage- ity, school board legal, Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs Don Badgley of Steele- ment program offered student accident, cyber ville, a sales repre- to public schools in Il- liability and pollution. July 25 sentative for M&M linois. The program is ad- Collision Insurance Agency in The comprehensive ministered by Galla- Centre Du Quoin, has been program gives mem- gher, the leading pro- Kenny Aug. 8 named Prairie State bers long-term stabil- vider of risk manage- 10712 Country Club Road • Sparta • 618-443-3511 Insurance Cooperative ity, broader coverages ment and insurance Aug 22 Producer of the Year. and increased limits. solutions for Illinois Badgley was recog- In addition to work- public school dis- nized for his sales suc- ers’ compensation, cov- tricts. ARM of Illinois Pinckneyville Community Hospital cess and service com- erages include prop- is the exclusive mar- mitment to PSIC, which erty and casualty, au- keting agent of PSIC. Outpatient & Specialty Clinics Dietician x5936 Tuesdays December 2020 CARDIOLOGY ORTHOPEDIC PET Scanner Prairie Heart | 618-529-4455 Orthopedic Center of So. IL | 618-242-3778 x5909 Dr. Raed Al-Dallow | December 8, 22 Devin Haertling, PA-C | December 28

Dr. Ali Khan | December 17 Thursdays BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAIN MANAGEMENT ENDOCRINOLOGY MRI Mobile Unit Family Medical Center | 618-357-2131 SIU Healthcare | 618-357-5907 Dr. Paul Juergens | December 16 ELECTRICIAN AUTO PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING x5909 Dr. Sonaina Imtiaz | December 21, 22 Monday (PM) PODIATRY KEN HALL Thursday (AM) EYE SURGERY Next Step Foot & Ankle | 618-236-7444 FROEMLING Danbury’s Quantum Vision | 618-277-1130 Dr. Mia Thouvenot | December 4, 11, 18 Electric, Inc. IRE UPPLY Cardiopulmonary Dr. Bart Jones | December 14 T & S PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Residential • Farm • Commercial x5907 PULMONOLOGY 1089 Tanner Rd. Rehab Daily GASTROENTEROLOGY SIH Medical Group | 618-997-5350 MERGENCY ERVICE VAILABLE CARPET E S A Family Medical Center | 618-357-2131 Dr. Raymond Pineda | December 15 AVA UPHOLSTERY Sleep Studies Dr. Khalid Naseer | December 2, 9, 16, 30 SPORTS MEDICINE (618) 443-3013 426-3661 618-497-8849 x5907 NEUROLOGY/RHEUMATOLOGY Orthopedic Center of So. IL| 618-242-3778 Dr. Amar Sawar | 618-549-1727 | Dec. 11 Devin Haertling, PA-C | December 28 Coumadin Clinic PROPANE CONSTRUCTION STORAGE Integrative Spine Care x5934 OB/GYN Wednesdays Asbery & Associates OB-GYN | 618-244-4800 WOUND CARE Dr. Jo Ann Dudley | December 2, 16 STORAGE Wound Care Specialists | 877-295-2273 KINKAID CHF/COPD ONCOLOGY Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17 Clinic x5958 BUILDERS LLC. SOLUTIONS Quincy Medical Group | 618-357-5971 210 E. Massachusetts St. Mondays Dr. Amjad Ali | December 3, 10, 31 443-4358 • SPARTA Garages | Roofs | Decks Phone Toll Free STEELEVILLE Dr. Raymond Smith | December 7, 14, 28

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The Illinois Depart- will be available. ment of Public Health Anyone can be will conduct COVID-19 tested, regardless of testing at Pinckney- symptoms or immi- ville Community Hos- gration status. pital Friday, Novem- There is no cost ber 20 from 9 a.m. to to the individual for 5 p.m. testing, and insur- Specimens will be ance is not required. collected using a sim- However, if you have ple nasal swab. insurance, you should Both drive-through bring your insurance and walk-up testing card.

Marissa Food Pantry helpers The Marissa Beta Club assisted the Marissa Food Pantry and St. Louis Foodbank during the free drive-through market held November 13 at the high school. The market is held approxi- mately twice a month and usually serves about 140 vehicles. From left are Ashly Cathcart, Kiley Klingeman, Taylor Demsar, Wyatt Baker and Elliot Baker. Beta Club recognizes middle school and junior high students for academic achievement, character and service. Photo by Carol Mercer Christmas on the River canceled Signs of Remembrance will be put up as planned

By Travis Lott things could change will receive refunds The cost of a new Due to the ever-in- quickly and that we for their registration sign is $20, and a pre- creasing case num- were dealing with fees and deposits. viously used sign in bers for COVID-19 in unprecedented health “This has been a good condition is $10. the region, Chester concerns,” Recreation hard decision, but we To order a sign, call offi cials have decided Director Patti Carter know it is the right Norma Baughman to call off this year’s wrote in a letter about decision,” she said. at 615-7892 or Linda Christmas on the Riv- the cancellation. “Un- Evergreen Cem- Sympson at 826-2721. er festivities, origi- fortunately, with the etery will once again Carter also said she nally scheduled for number of COVID-19 be lined with Signs would still like to have December 4-6. cases increasing and of Remembrance, and fl owerpots around “When we fi rst start- resurgence mitiga- anyone can honor a town decorated for ed moving forward tions taking effect, we friend or loved one’s the season. If anyone with planning the have to evaluate the memory with a sign, is willing to do so, 32nd annual Christ- risk of the celebration which will remain at call her at 826-1430 or mas on the River cel- to the community.” the cemetery through email chesterrecrea- ebration, we knew Carter said vendors December. [email protected].

Coulterville DAR winner Gabriella Schmeiderer is the winner of the 2019-20 Liberty Bell of the West chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution history essay contest for Coulterville Junior High. Schmeiderer received a DAR history pin and advanced to district competition. Elizabeth Hobbs placed second, and third went to Randi Gischer. This year’s topic was The Voyage of the Mayfl ower. Page 10 County Journal | november 19, 2020 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 11 Autumn crafts and art market By Carol Mercer Although it was a rainy afternoon November 14, the warmth and creativity inside the Ma- rissa Township Building made the dampness dissipate. Seven booths were spaced about the building and displayed projects from talented people in the Marissa area at the Autumn Art and Craft Market. The market put many clever creations on view, and the items were for sale at reason- able prices. M&M Farms Goat Milk Products featured a variety of candles and soaps, mainly high- lighting goat’s milk. DAS Desserts sold some of Debbie Smith’s desserts and items that are available for catering. Beth’s Happy Beads had handmade and vintage jewelry just in time for Christmas. Laura and Jim McMahon had an extensive exhibition of wood pallet designs and other ob- jects made of wood, along with Laura’s art on canvas and wood. Melissa’s Crayon Creations added color and fantasy to the market, as did Elden Reuss’ Wooden Creations, which fea- tured animals, games, toys and ornaments. All of the artists either had, or were retired from, occupations that differed from their handiwork shown at the event. One customer was heard commenting while she was leaving, “It was so nice to see things that were unique and not mass-produced. I was able to buy some gifts that will have a truly Beth Stanford, left, and Laura McMahon stand beside one of McMahon’s paintings at the Autumn personal touch.” Art and Craft Market in Marissa. Photo by Carol Mercer Legion drawing winners Sparta American Remington 270 with ceived a roadside emer- Legion Post 396 an- rifl e and shot barrel; gency kit; Cody Ju- nounced the winners Dennis Gulle, Wood- lius, Martin fl y water of a drawing held leaf 28-inch gas fi repit rod and reel; Roland Veterans Day for its and Sam Shaw, cross- Young, cooler/warmer; youth fundraiser. b ow. and Evan Sutton, $25 Steve Burton won a Bob Campanella re- Walmart gift card.

Featured artist Grace Wahlman of Chester is the Mississippi Valley Art Guild’s featured artist for November. She began creating jewelry a couple of years ago, mainly focusing on Picture Jasper stone necklaces and earrings. She sells them at the art gallery during special events and holidays. Wahlman also paints for relaxation. Her pictures are featured in Chester at Buena Vista Bank, the Seabees donate library, Muddy River Coffee, Reids’ Harvest Mike Sauer, right, representative of the US Navy Seabee Veterans of House and St. Nicholas Landmark. America Island X-5 of Cape Girardeau, presented a donation to Red Bud Police Police Chief John Brittingham for the department’s Cops and Kids at Christmas program. Photo courtesy North County News PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Section Two CountyJournal Section Two Veterans salute in Red Bud A scaled-back ver- the coronavirus. sion of the annual Vet- John Preston gave eran’s Day ceremony at the invocation, and Ratz Memorial Park in Elvis impersonator Red Bud was the only Steve Davis sang the public ceremony held national anthem and that day in Randolph said a prayer. County. Members of Red Bud- Several people at- VFW Post 6632 con- tended the event but ducted a 21 gun salute, were able to spread and buglers performed out near the memorial. taps. There were no guest Brueggemann said speakers, with the ex- her two sons are veter- ception of city Alder- ans, and their sons are woman Susan Har- now serving. baugh saying a few The event also fea- words tured a sprint car, Event organizer Dar- owned by Rich and nelle Brueggemann Gail Stefani, that is said she wanted to painted to honor the keep the event short veterans in Randolph due to concerns about County. Members of VFW Post 6632 fi re a volley during the 21 gun salute.

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SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Pause button hit on Firearm hunting info CWD check stations closed winter sports seasons The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced November 17 that all deer check stations are closed for the upcoming firearm deer hunting seasons November 20-22 and December 3-6. IHSA to meet Thursday to discuss This is in response to rising rates of COVID-19 and in an effort to help ensure the health and safety of Illinois hunters and IDNR staff. remainder of school year options “The closure of deer check stations and the loss of chronic wasting By Dan Zobel the bowling alley own- Dr. Ezike to engage disease monitoring data was a difficult decision and one that our staff All winter sports ers in Red Bud and with us in the near did not make lightly,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan. “However, throughout the state Steeleville have opened future, so that we can because the health and safety of hunters and IDNR staff is and should have been suspended their doors to us,” Boh- collaborate on devel- remain the priority during these difficult times, it was a necessary until further notice. nert said. “They are oping a plan to safely decision.” Governor J.B. Pritz- doing everything they conduct IHSA sports Deer check stations are used by the IDNR to monitor chronic wasting ker announced No- can to make things as and activities as soon disease in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kanka- vember 17 that every affordable as possible as possible,” Anderson kee, Kendall, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and COVID region in the for the kids. Whether it stated. “IHSA schools Winnebago counties. state would be moved is games, balls or even have been exemplary Instead of bringing deer to check stations, hunters in these coun- to Tier 3 mitigations drilling the balls, they in adhering to state ties, as in other Illinois counties, must report their harvest by 10 p.m. beginning the morn- go above and beyond.” regulations throughout the same day the deer is taken by calling 866-452-4325 or going to il.wildlifelicense.com. ing of November 20. With wrestling and this pandemic, and we Among those mitiga- other sports already hope that nonschool Deer hunters, especially in CWD positive counties, can still have their tions are that all in- moved from the win- programs will hold deer tested for CWD by visiting participating vendors, such as taxider- door sports and recrea- ter to spring or sum- themselves to the same mists and meat processors, or drop deer heads at self-serve drop-off sites. tional activities will be mer seasons, Bohnert standard as we all put CWD sampling locations include Sanchez Processing in Du Quoin and put on pause. This in- said the Bulldogs had the long-term health R&M in Ellis Grove. cludes youth and adult picked up several new and safety of our fellow Drop-off stations include Horse Island parking area, at the bridge recreational sports. bowlers who he was citizens ahead of short- crossing from St. Mary to Kaskaskia Island and the Kaskaskia River While the possibil- excited to see. However, term athletic competi- Lock and Dam parking area, both in Randolph County. For more loca- illinois.gov. ity of a high school even if a new bowling tion.” tions, go to basketball season has season coincides with Prior to this week’s been the center of those sports, he believes announcements, the discussion for weeks, the core of his team will IHSA board held a IDNR encourages safety first these new regula- not be affected. meeting November 11. Hunters in Illinois should think safety before, during and after their tions will now affect “It’s tough on every- Other representation time in the field this fall and winter, when waterfowl, upland game, bowling and competi- body right now,” Boh- that has been invit- furbearer and firearm and archery deer seasons provide ample oppor- tive cheerleading and nert said. “This is a ed to its November 19 tunity to enjoy time in the outdoors. dance. Those three year of experience meeting are the Illinois “We want to encourage hunters to make safety their first priority sports are considered these kids miss out on Principals Association, as they head out to enjoy what we hope will be a successful hunting low risk by the Illi- if the season can’t get Illinois Association of season for everyone,” said Illinois Department of Natural Resources nois Department of made up.” School Administrators, Director Colleen Callahan. “Illinois’ hunting heritage is best celebrated Public Health and had Jason Huseman, who Illinois State Board of by making sure hunters can spend their time experiencing the bounty been scheduled to be- helps with the Trico Education and a coa- nature provides for us and returning home safely to plan for their next gin with competition bowling team, has bat- lition of nearly 200 hunting adventure.” November 30. tled COVID-19 this year. school superintendents The IDNR Office of Law Enforcement, which administers the state’s The Illinois High While he does not wish who recently contacted hunter safety education program, has already investigated seven hunt- School Association the virus on anybody, the governor regard- ing incidents during 2020. also released a state- he still sympathises for ing school sports dur- In 2019, there were a total of 20. Among those reported last year, 10 ment November 17 in the kids in this situa- ing this school year. involved hunters using tree stands. response to Pritzker’s tion. “The board hopes to “Many mishaps involving elevated tree stands are preventable, and announcement, with “This is just sad for create a dialogue and that’s why we remind hunters to use a fall arrest system safety harness, the implication that the kids as a whole, build a more collabora- no matter the type of elevated stand they are using,” said Jeff Hopkins, the goal will be to re- whether it’s bowling, tive relationship with IDNR safety education administrator. turn to competitions basketball or whatev- all the entities involved When utilizing a tree stand, hunters should check that their stand is in 2021. er,” Huseman said. “The with developing sports installed properly and check the harness and straps and replace worn “The Illinois High kids are punished the policy in our state as straps. They should check the ladder and other equipment before they School Association rec- most out of this. It’s ag- everyone tries to navi- hunt to make sure they are in good working order. ognizes that today’s gravating to me to see gate the myriad issues Hunters also need to be mindful of weather conditions that could make announcement by Gov- the things the kids are caused by the pandem- stands and steps slippery, and they should have a cell phone within easy ernor Pritzker will missing out on.” ic,” Anderson stated in reach to call for help, if needed. temporarily pause the The IHSA Board of a November 11 news Tree stand safety can be reviewed online at huntercourse.com/tree- IHSA’s winter sports Directors will meet as release. “The board’s standsafety/. season,” stated IHSA scheduled November decision to move for- Safety educators and IDNR conservation police remind everyone hunt- Executive Director 19 to continue plotting ward with the IHSA ing with a firearm to treat every gun as if it is loaded and keep it pointed Craig Anderson. “We out potential paths for basketball season was in a safe direction. Be sure of the target, and make sure there are no remain optimistic that IHSA sport and activity not meant to be adver- other hunters, homes, buildings, vehicles or other animals beyond the these new mitigations, participation through sarial. It was rooted in target. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard and off the trigger coupled with the emer- the remainder of the a desire to receive more until you are ready to shoot. gence of a vaccine, will school year. direct communication Ensure that heating sources are properly ventilated in hunting cabins aid in creating partici- The IHSA had origi- and data from our state and boats. pation opportunities nally invited represent- partners. They hope all Wear appropriate, high visibility clothing, and be familiar with the in the new year for atives from Pritzker’s the groups will see the area you are hunting. IHSA student-athletes office and the Illinois mutual benefit of in- Each year, Illinois’ busiest hunting season is the seven-day firearm in winter, spring and Department of Public creased discourse and deer seasons, which are are November 20-22 and December 3-6. summer sports.” Health to be in attend- be represented at the The archery season opened October 1 and continues through January Sparta High School ance at the meeting. meeting November 19.” 17. Archery season is closed during the firearm deer weekends except bowling coach Bob However, even prior On October 28, the in counties where firearm deer hunting is not permitted. Bohnert understands to Pritzker’s Novem- IHSA decided to forge that safety has to come ber 17 announcement, ahead with its sched- first but also sees these he stated during his uled basketball sea- as unfortunate devel- November 16 press con- son, which was slated opments. ference that staff did to begin with official “It’s not canceled, just not intend to be at the practices November 16, postponed,” Bohnert meeting. despite IDPH elevating said. “It’s a shame, “I think that there’s the sport to high risk though. We’ve had a lot been a lot of interaction the day before. of kids working hard between IHSA and our Pritzker had stated on bowling all year. staff, as well as IDPH,” that he wanted the They will find ways to Pritzker said. “So, we’ll sport moved to the get on the lanes.” certainly make avail- spring. Bohnert said his team able our staff for con- The IHSA board sent has been taking every sultation and so on, surveys to its 813 mem- measure it can to exer- but I think we’ve all ber schools the first cise safety, including been pretty clear about week of November. stressing that players where we are with re- During the November own their own balls. gard to winter sports.” 11 meeting, the board He credited the bowl- Anderson stated that revealed those results. ing alleys in Steeleville Pritzker’s November 17 Of the 546 schools that and Red Bud for doing announcement will aid responded, nearly 300 whatever they could to the IHSA board in mak- did not plan to start make equipment more ing its decision. basketball November accessible. “We have asked Dep- “We’re fortunate that uty Governor Ruiz and Continued on Page 15 Pinckneyville golf awards Pinckneyville High School golf teams held their awards banquets in October. Above from left are golfers Maddy Lynch, coaches award; Zoey Brammeier, most improved, SIRR Mississippi all-conference; and Youth wrestling update Breyona Schandl, most valuable, all-conference and sectional qualifier. Below are Lane Jones, most improved, and Nile Adcock, most valuable and all-conference. Not pictured are Jacob Anderson, coaches award, Planning for nine-week season and Hudson Kreger, the program’s only senior. Following a Novem- changes. the cleaning. ber 15 board meet- During the nine-week For this season only, ing, the Illinois Kids season, there will be clubs with 10 wrestlers Wrestling Federation no individual tourna- or fewer will be al- updated its plan for its ments, rather the sea- lowed to combine with 2020-21 season. son will be by dual another club for lo- The IKWF has put in meets only. cal dual meet competi- place a nine-week sea- Duals can be sched- tions. son plan, with a pro- uled against teams in In a dual, each team posed practice start the same IKWF sec- can have a maximum date of April 5. tional. of 20 wrestlers. Regionals will be The only exception No spectators are al- held if allowed by the to this is that clubs lowed. CDC and Illinois De- are allowed to hold If guidance changes partment of Public triangulars on week- to a percentage of the Health policies and ends, which means the room’s capacity, each guidelines, which are host and two additional competitor will be al- being followed. clubs can compete. lowed two individuals Wrestling remains in In this instance, the who are living in the Level 1 of the IDPH All gym must be cleared same household as the Sports Policy, which between each dual to wrestler. allows for non-contact allow for the area to be Spectators must wear practice and training. disinfected, in addition masks at all times, as The rules will be up- to a 30-minute window well as everyone on dated if the situation after the completion of each team bench. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 15 Bowling This week in County Journal sports history highlights The following are to Maurice Brown. some previous sports Brown also ran in a standings highlights from the two-point conversion Steeleville third week of Novem- after a bad snap. Won Lost ber. Gonnie Morgan put Monday Early November 15, 2018 Du Quoin on the board Hileman Farms 17.5 10.5 • The Sparta Lil Dawg in the fi rst half with a Splits & Giggles 16 12 freshman football team rushing touchdown. County Journal 13 13 Brunzee’s Divas 9.5 18.5 completed an undefeat- He finished with 68 High Team Game ed season in the South- rushing yards. Team- Brunzee’s Divas 738 west Illinois Youth Foot- mate Eric Green had High Team Serie ball Conference. 74 rushing yards. County Journal 2085 High Ind. Game Sparta took down Red Du Quoin’s defense Janet Jacobs 203 Bud 35-0 in the champi- recorded three inter- High Ind. Series onship game. The team ceptions. Kansas Beare 533 fi nished 10-0. In 4A, Murphysboro Tuesday Early Jakhai Dancy car- slid past Belleville Shiloh Tavern 241.5 143.5 ried the ball 11 times Althoff by a 9-7 score. Henry’s Tax Service 2 2 3 1 6 2 and covered 261 yards. Glover Williams Farm Bureau 220.5 164.5 He scored three touch- opened the scoring NAPA 213 172 Busch Hoggers 201 184 downs. Quarterback for the Red Devils with Mevert’s Auto 198 187 Kellan Kordys threw a 31-yard field goal. Brew Crew 184 201 for 50 yards and a pair Murphysboro found High Team Game of touchdowns. the end zone in the Busch Hoggers 1305 High Team Series The shutout for the third quarter when Shiloh Tavern 3692 Sparta defense capped Mike Williams ran in High Ind. Game off an impressive sea- a short score. Kris Beshears 268 son that included allow- David Abdullah fi n- High Ind. Series Kris Beshears 700 ing just 39 total points ished with over 100 all season. The Lil Dawg yards of offense for Thursday Early offense, meanwhile, put Murphysboro, picking Pistol City 75 30 up 376 points. up 85 rushing yards Country Financial 59 46 Peace Lutheran 50 55 The team was coached and 24 receiving yards. Chester Eagles 46.5 58.5 by Ryan Kordys. Sparta running back Jakhai Dancy blows through the Red Defense in the Althoff’s only points Legion Bowl 41.5 63.5 • The Red Bud Mus- 2018 Southwest Illinois Youth Football Conference freshman title game. came on a touchdown High Team Game ket sophomore foot- with under four min- Country Financial 1291 out senior quarterback ets led 10-9 after one ball teams advanced to High Team Series ball team continued its utes remaining in the Country Financial 3539 string of success in the Nick Meyer was named quarter, but they could state semifi nal games. game. High Ind. Game Southwest Illinois Youth the Black Diamond Con- not keep their edge. In 3A, Du Quoin im- • An exhibition bas- Bobby Bohnert 299 Football Conference, ference offensive cap- Jade Jolly paced Ches- proved to 12-0 with ketball game between High Ind. Series tain and named to the ter with nine points. a 15-8 win over Har- Bobby Bohnert 769 winning its second con- the Sparta District 140 secutive title. fi rst team offense. Hillary Best and Dani risburg. The Indians faculty and the Ran- It was the second Chester received fi ve Helmers tossed in eight were led by quarter- dolph County Law En- straight year the team other fi rst-team honors, apiece. back Scott Baxter, who forcement Team was NCAA went 10-0. four second-team and • Stephanie Hill, a completed all five of held at Sparta High The Muskets achieved two honorable men- pitcher at Coulterville his pass attempts for 77 School. the mark this season tions. High School, signed to yards, including a 35- The faculty won 68- preseason when they beat Colum- Other fi rst-team play- play softball for Tru- yard touchdown strike 45. bia 12-6 in three over- ers were senior wide man State University times in the champion- receiver Keith Kiner, in Kirksville, Missouri. rankings ship game. senior defensive line- She is the daughter of The Associated Press The game-winning men Chase Colvis and Scott and Cyndee Hill. recently released its touchdown was scored Tristin Hobeck, senior November 19, 1998 NCAA Division I men’s on a pass from Land- defensive back Erik • The Steeleville Grade and women’s college on Ruebusch to Kruz Cowell and junior line- School boys basketball basketball preseason Koester. The team’s oth- backer Ethan Bert. team fi nished 1-1 for the rankings. er touchdown came on a Second team honors week to reach 5-4 on First-place votes are punt return touchdown went to junior running the season. Steeleville in parentheses. by Jack Ford that in- back Ethan Rayburn, lost 53-33 to Trico and cluded a big block from senior offensive line- defeated St. Mark’s Lu- Men’s Top 25 Brayden Schlesinger. man Cody Wahl, sen- theran Steeleville by a 1. Gonzaga (28) Red Bud’s defense al- ior defensive lineman 55-30 score. 2. Baylor (24) lowed just four points Drake Bollman and jun- Players’ first names 3. Villanova (11) per game over the en- ior linebacker Ethen and Trico statistics 4. Virginia (1) tire season. On offense, Eggemeyer. were not reported. 5. Iowa the Muskets put up 25 Two seniors, defensive Against Trico, Steel- 6. Kansas points per game. back Dayton James and eville was led by Bier- 7. Wisconsin • The Chester High lineman Hunter Munie, man with 16 points and 8. Illinois School girls basketball made honorable men- Mulholland at 8. 9. Duke team opened its season tion. Against St. Mark’s, 10. Kentucky with two victories at the Chester finished 7-4 the Braves were paced 11. Creighton Sparta Girls Basketball and advanced to the by Bierman again, this 12. Tennessee Tournament, including second round of the time with 22 points. 13. Michigan State a 61-44 win over host postseason. Mulholland chipped in 14. Texas Tech Sparta. November 20, 2008 18. 15. West Virginia The score was tied at • The Marissa-Coul- St. Mark’s picked up 13 16. North Carolina 26 at halftime. Chester, terville girls basket- points from Hornberger 17. Houston though, opened up a 49- ball team won its sea- and 12 from Hartman. 18. Arizona State 32 advantage by the end son opener, with the • The Chester High Janice Becker, pictured shooting a free throw, 19. Texas of the third quarter. debut of coach Daniel School girls basketball was tabbed as the secret weapon for the 20. Oregon Chester was paced by Lehman, 53-46 over team topped the Trico- Sparta Crimebusters basketball team in the 21. Florida State Destiny Williams with Madison. Steeleville co-op 47-28. 1988 exhibition basketball game between the 22. UCLA 23 points, Reese Chan- Kristin Terry tallied Chester’s top scorer was Randolph County Law Enforcement Team and 23. Ohio State dler 21 and Kendall Wil- 16 points and seven re- Amie Goetting with 10. the Sparta school district faculty. 24. Rutgers liams 10. bounds for the Meteors. Trico-Steeleville was 25. Michigan The team made eight Dena Malkin added 12 led by Tracy Robertson 3-pointers, fi ve by Chan- points. with eight points. Rob- Women’s Top 25 dler. • The Chester High ertson was followed 1. South Carolina (29) Amyia Henry tallied 12 School girls basketball by Amanda Caby’s six 2. Stanford (1) points for Sparta. team dropped its opener points and Holly Mor- 3. Connecticut • When the BDC re- 46-39 to Du Quoin in ris’ fi ve. DRIVEWAY 4. Baylor leased its all-conference the Du Quoin Tip-Off November 17, 1988 5. Louisville selections, Chester High Classic. • The Du Quoin and 6. Mississippi State School football stand- The Lady Yellow Jack- Murphysboro prep foot- 7. Arizona 8. NC State 9. UCLA From Page 14 ROCK Pause button hit on winter... Deliver And Spread 10. Oregon 16, and 212 remained garding basketball,” year.” 11. Kentucky unsure. Anderson stated. “With The board directed -- Large Selection -- 12. Maryland Area school districts a limited number of those schools that do 13. Texas A&M that had offi cially took schools set to begin plan to begin basket- 14. Arkansas a stance prior to Pritz- their season November ball practice November Bulk Hardwood Mulch 15. Iowa State ker’s November 17 an- 16, they believe it is pru- 16 to adhere to Level 1 16. Indiana nouncement included dent to adhere to IDPH mitigations from the And Decorative Rock 17. Northwestern Chester, Steeleville, Tri- guidance as they work IDPH All Sports Policy Lawn Seeding Available 18. Oregon State co and Marissa, with with state offi cials to until at least the board’s 19. DePaul Jeremy Harms, Owner each electing to follow gain greater clarity on meeting, citing rising 712 Industrial Drive • Sparta 20. Ohio State the path laid out by the the metrics and mit- COVID-19 cases in the 21. Gonzaga governor and IDPH. igations required to state and the member- Harms 22. Notre Dame “The board recognizes conduct certain high ship survey. Those miti- 23. Syracuse the diffi cult decisions school sports through- gations limit teams to Excavating And Landscaping, Inc. 24. Missouri State they have placed on out the remainder no-contact practice and 25. Michigan member schools re- of the 2020-21 school training. 443-2900 Or 201-7890 PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Apply now for fi re equipment grant program

The application pe- districts and township riod is open for the fire departments are small equipment grant eligible to apply. Stand- program through the alone, nonprofi t ambu- Offi ce of the State Fire lance service providers Marshal. are also eligible. There will be $3.3 mil- Fire department, pro- lion awarded to eligible tection district and fire departments and township fire depart- ambulance services. ment applicants are The program was es- required to have partic- tablished to provide ipated in the National grants of up to $26,000 Fire Incident Reporting for the purchase of System for a minimum small fi refi ghting and of two years prior to ambulance equipment. applying. A total of $3.5 million Because that system was awarded in June is undergoing updates, to 154 fi re departments the fire marshal’s of- and districts and EMS fice will require de- providers. partments to be cur- Paramedics recognized The purpose is to allow rent through June 2020 Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sparta recently recognized paramedics for their service to applicants the opportu- to be eligible for this the local community. The paramedics were presented gift certifi cates to Dairy Queen and a note nity to purchase small grant period. of appreciation. From left are Deacon Anne Bourner, paramedics Chris Kiehna, Misty Liefer, tools and equipment that Applications must be Troy Pilbean and Tim Rucks, and Deacons Laura Schulte and Doris Lehman. In back is Deacon they may otherwise not received by January 29. Mark North. be able to purchase. In They should be sent to addition to firefight- Offi ce of the State Fire ing personal protective Marshal, Small Equip- equipment, applicants ment Grant Program, Scout can also apply for per- 1035 Stevenson Drive, sonal infection control Springfi eld, IL 62703. items, such as masks, For more information food gowns and gloves. and to download the ap- Most Illinois fi re de- plication, go to illinois. partments, protection g ov. pickup

The coronavirus Sweet Miss pandemic has forced Steeleville Scouts to Marmalade modify their annual This girl is a bit shy Scouting For Food but is as sweet as her event. name. She’s a 2-year- The Scouts will not old coon-foxhound mix. put bags on doors this She reportedly is good year, but they will still with dogs of all sizes, pick up donations Sat- cats and kids, likes to urday, November 21. play and can sit, shake Donations should be and comes when called. set out where they are Once she gets over the visible from the street initial excitement of before 10 a.m. going for a walk, she does well on a leash. If you Scouts will be driv- are interested in adopting Miss Marmalade, call Helping hand ing around town be- the Perry County Humane Society at 542-3647 or From left are Sheri Walsh of Springfi eld, Missouri and Joshua Hecht tween 10 and noon for email [email protected]. of Chester, a District 11 Illinois state trooper. Hecht, on behalf of the pickup. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which assists families Donations can also of fallen fi rst responders, recently presented a mortgage-free home to be dropped off drive- Walsh. She is the wife of fallen Springfi eld police offi cer Christopher through style at Peace Walsh, who was killed in the line of duty when he ran into a convenience Lutheran Church be- St. Mark’s menu store to save victims of an active shooter. Photo provided tween 10 and noon. November 23-27 oranges. MONDAY: Corn dogs, WEDNESDAY: Turkey, green beans, mixed mashed potatoes, fruit. gravy, apples. TUESDAY: Chicken THURSDAY: No school. strips, corn, mandarin FRIDAY: No school.

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STEELEVILLE SCHOOL BOARD COVID-19 cases continue to rise Steeleville school district will dramatically follow state’s lead on basketball By Travis Lott that it would move attorneys are con- miss basketball sea- By Travis Lott taurants. Local school dis- forward with a win- cerned about whether son this year if the Recent case num- The Illinois state tricts are weighing ter basketball season. or not going against school doesn’t hold bers for the corona- capitol in Springfield options regarding This left school the state’s guide- one. However, she virus have solidi- is in Sangamon Coun- whether or not to districts throughout lines could affect said she’s more con- fied one thing in the t y. move forward with the state in the pre- state funding, which cerned about an out- minds of public health Still, it’s unclear basketball this year. dicament of deciding amounts to a great break that could af- officials: We are in whether local law en- The Steeleville whether to go along deal of the district’s fect the schools’ abil- revenue. the midst of a massive forcement would pur- school board dis- with the state’s or IH- ity to continue its full cussed that Monday SA’s safety guidelines. IHSA plans to meet class schedule. second wave. sue such harsh meas- night. However, the “It’s really an unfor- November 19 to out- “I just don’t want to Almost every local ures against south- Illinois High School tunate situation that line final recommen- do anything to jeopard- area is reporting its ern Illinois establish- Association released schools are being put dations, and it has ize it,” Ernsting said. highest number of ac- ments in Randolph, a statement Tuesday in,” Steeleville Super- invited the governor’s Board member Rick tive cases since the Perry and Jackson night that made much intendent Stephanie staff to the table. Smith agreed, say- beginning of the pan- counties. of this conversation Mulholland said dur- However, it is un- ing that in his dis- demic in March, and Locally, cases con- moot. ing the November 16 clear whether the cussions with people this follows trends tinued to grow in eve- After Governor J.B. school board meeting. meeting will change in the community, he that are being seen ry county in the cov- Pritzker announced Mulholland and anything as far as has gotten that same throughout the state erage area. Tuesday that the en- Assistant Superin- IDPH’s classification opinion. and nation, especially In Randolph County, tire state would enter tendent Jennifer of basketball, nor is it “The only thing I’ve in the Midwest. the number of active a new round of miti- Haertling said they clear what IHSA offi- heard is people say By Monday, almost cases grew from 164 gations November 20, have spoken with of- cials will put forth in they want to see the 5,900 people were hos- November 10 to 215 IHSA made the call to ficials from other the coming days. kids stay in class,” pitalized statewide. November 17. halt the winter sports school districts, but Both Mulholland Smith said. “They In response to this Seven people were season for the time little has been decided and Haertling said don’t want to see that new wave of cases, hospitalized as of being, leaving open throughout the area. Steeleville schools jeopardized.” Governor J.B. Pritz- Tuesday, and anoth- the possibility of re- Last week, Ches- have been fortunate in “I feel like people are ker announced plans er death had been suming the season in ter’s district became not having many coro- just very thankful that Tuesday to impose reported in the past the new year. the first in the area to navirus cases, despite we’re in school every new restrictions on week, bringing the Uncertainty has de- decide that it would the schools holding a day,” Mulholland said. every region of the toll to 23. fined the situation not start its season at full five-day schedule Mulholland remind- state. Perry County saw surrounding winter this time. since the beginning ed the board that it The state will enter massive spikes in ac- sports at schools. Chester Superin- of the school year in could hold off on hav- tendent Brian Pase- August. The two ad- Tier 3 of resurgence tive cases over the Basketball was a ing a season and, if sport that seemed like ro said at that time ministrators, who are the risk classification mitigations this Fri- weekend, and the it was going to be al- that with the IHSA, also the principals changes, begin basket- day, which will se- overall number grew lowed, despite the on- IDPH and the Illinois of the grade school ball at a later date. verely impact busi- from 170 November 10 going, and recently State Board of Educa- and high school, said Board President Tim nesses. to 205 November 17. surging, COVID-19 tion not agreeing on there have been fewer Mitchell made a mo- Among new mitiga- No new deaths were pandemic. a plan, if something than 10 cases in each tion that the district tions include the clo- reported, so that num- However, the Illinois happens, the liability school. follow the lead of the sure of indoor gam- ber stays at 16. Department of Public would fall on any dis- Board member Lisa governor’s office. The bling machines, ban- Jackson County re- Health and Pritzker trict that decides to Ernsting said she motion passed unani- ning gatherings at ported its highest sin- announced October play. has a son who would mously. meeting rooms, coun- gle-day total of new 27 that the classifica- Mulholland said she try clubs and other cases Tuesday, a whop- tion of basketball was contacted the Steel- private organizations. ping 61. This brought being switched from eville district’s attor- It also requires fam- the active cases to 415, medium to high risk. neys for their recom- ily gatherings to be up from 286 as of No- Little notice was mendations, and they limited to household vember 10. given to the IHSA pri- recommended against members. One new death was or to the announce- defying the governor Funerals are limit- reported, bringing the ment. The following and IDPH. ed to 10 family mem- total to 28. day, IHSA announced Mulholland said the bers of the deceased individual. Offices that are able to work from home are asked to do so. The full list of Tier 3 rules can be found on Illinois.gov. Pritzker said dur- ing his announce- ment that the state is relying on people to follow the restric- tions, and no one will go door-to-door to check that the rules are followed. Increased restric- tions like bans on in- door dining and bar service have been widely ignored in southern Illinois—due to the lack of enforce- ment that has come with them. However, Tuesday’s announcement came with grim news for local establishment owners, when four restaurants in Sanga- mon County that had continued to provide indoor service were ordered by a judge to temporarily close Tuesday. The Sanga- mon County Depart- ment of Public Health also issued $500 fines last week to those res- 7th Annual Stuff The Turkey Food Drive Since 2014, with the support of our Customers and Staff, First State Bank of Campbell Hill has been able to donate over 27,000 items to the food pantries in the Trico, Steeleville, and Coulterville Areas. Once again we are asking for your help to “Stuff the Turkey”. Starting November 1st, please drop off your canned or non-perishable food items at one of our three locations.

These Items Will Help The Most! ~Sugar ~ Peanut Butter & Jelly ~Flour ~Mac & Cheese ~Instant Potatoes ~Canned Pasta ~Crackers ~Soups ~Cereal ~Canned Meat ~Boxed Dinners Page 18 County Journal | november 19, 2020 OBITUARIES HELEN MARIE ETTA MAY EATON GARY WAYNE DAGNER HUNTER Etta May Eaton, 83, Gary Wayne Dagner, Helen Marie Hunter, of Aviston, Illinois, 72, of Murphysboro, the cherished matriarch formerly of Cutler, en- died at his home Fri- of the Hunter family, tered into rest Friday, day, October 30, 2020. died peacefully of natu- November 6, 2020 at He was born June ral causes at her home Aviston Countryside 28, 1948 in Murphys- outside Marissa the 15th Manor. boro to Henry L. and of November 2020. She was born Decem- Genice Leonard Dag- Kind and caring to ber 3, 1936 in St. Lou- ner. all who knew her, Hel- is to Hugh and Alma Gary Wayne mar- en dedicated her adult Marshall Becker. ried Carol Jacobs life to the support and She married Jim June 1, 1974 in Ore- care for her loving Ross Eaton December gon, Illinois. She sur- family, all of whom were on hand to return that de- 31, 1954. He preceded her in death January 16, vives. votion during her final days. 2014. Wayne was owner of Three Way Timber. He Helen was born January 30, 1925 at her family For many years, Etta May and her husband was a member of the NRA. farm to Ralph and Mae Fulton Hemphill. owned and operated Etta’s Gulf Service Station He is also survived by children Stephanie She married Herschel Hunter (1925-2018). During in Cutler. Later, she became a seamstress at In- (Kevin) Kelley of Murphysboro, Gary Lawrence their 75 years of devoted marriage, she and Her- tuitions, then Bridal Originals. While at Brid- (Michelle) Dagner of Ava and Dwayne (Brandy) schel raised their family in the best way they knew al Originals, Etta May was a shop steward and Dagner of Murphysboro; grandchildren Grant how, reflecting their values of hard work, perse- was later elected president of the Illinois chap- and Myah Kelley, Dylan Johnson, Natalie and verance, good humor and ending the day with a ter of the International Ladies’ Garment Work- Kash Dagner and sister Dorothy Koch of Ava. hearty meal and tasty dessert. ers’ Union. She was a proud union worker. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, She was known in her earliest days as “Little Etta May was a member of Steeleville Bap- sisters Ruth Mae Dagner and Doris Gerler and Ralph” on account of the mischievous sense of hu- tist Church. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting, brother Ray Dagner. mor she learned from her dad and cheerfully re- baking pies, playing cards, traveling and spend- Graveside services were held Monday, Novem- tained throughout her 95 years. She was at her ing time with her family. ber 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Ava Evergreen Cemetery. happiest sitting around a kitchen table with fami- She is survived by children Bart (Karen) Eaton Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava assisted the ly or friends playing endless hands of pinochle, her of Fenton, Missouri, Tim (Dinah) Eaton of Kerr- family with arrangements. preferred outlet for a competitive spirit that earned ville, Texas, Jeff (Lucy) Eaton of Steeleville and Memorials may be given to a hunting fund for her a reputation as a ruthless player with tricks as Jan (Roger) Kapp of Fairview Heights; grand- children. sharp as her wit. She was also an avid quilter, pro- children Evan and Chance Eaton, Alyssa (Alan) Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome. ducing a personal quilt for each of her grandchil- Stolze, Richard and Joseph Kapp; great-grand- net. dren on the occasion of their births and weddings. child Adler Stolze; brother William (Diane) Helen is survived by children Roger (Kelly), Su- Becker of Red Bud; sisters-in-law Janet Becker san Grometer (Peter), Barbara Kniffin (Andy), of Percy and Ruth Eaton of Jackson, Missouri ODELL Kathryn Hacker (Richard) and Carol Green (Gary), and brother-in-law Ed Duvall of St. Louis. STEVENSON as well as Henry Hurst, who has been a part of She was also preceded in death by her parents, Odell “Odee” Ste- the Hunter extended family for over 50 years. She sister Alma Louise Duvall, brother Hugh E. Beck- venson, 97, of Pinck- was affectionately referred to as “Honey” by her er, father and mother-in-law Barton and Lue Ea- neyville, died Wednes- 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, the ton, brothers-in-law Ora Eaton and Jim Hallock, day, November 11, 2020 name they called her when requesting her famous sister-in-law Billie Ruth Hallock. at 5:30 a.m. at Wash- biscuits, pies or apple crisp. A graveside service for both Etta May and her ington County Hospital She was also preceded in death by her parents husband Jim, will be held Saturday, November in Nashville. and son-in-law Richard Hacker (1947-2020). 21, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Cutler Cemetery. Masks She was born October A family graveside service was held at Marissa must be worn and social distance maintained at 29, 1923 in West Frank- Cemetery. the service. fort to James and Rose Memorials may be made to Tilden Presbyterian Memorials may be made to Aviston Country- Schramm Daffron. Church, where Helen was an active member of the side Manor Activity Department, Steeleville Bap- On May 6, 1942, she congregation for more than 80 years. tist Church or First Baptist Church of Cutler and married Jerald Neil Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa assist- will be received at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. Stevenson in Pinckney- ed the family with arrangements. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230. ville. He preceded her in death May 12, 1972. Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Sign the guest book at mossfuneralhome.com. Odell was of a nondenominational faith. She had worked at Pinckneyville Community Hospital for 25 years as a registered nurse. She loved cook- DELBERT P. LYNN MARY WATTS ing meals for her family and friends, reading her Delbert P. Lynn, 82, Mary Watts, 59, of Bible and sitting on her front porch watching the of Murphysboro, died at Steeleville, died at children play at the school across the street. his home Saturday, No- 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, She is survived by sons Jeffery N. (Belinda) Ste- vember 14, 2020. November 10, 2020 at venson of Pontoon Beach, Illinois, James A. (Mar- He was born Febru- Sparta Community gie) Stevenson of Pinckneyville and Joseph S. (Joyce) Stevenson of Du Quoin; daughter Susan ary 19, 1938 in Chester Hospital. E. (Jack) Biggs of Brownstown, Illinois; 13 grand- to Oscar and Mamie Ab- She was born De- children and 30 great-grandchildren. bey Lynn. cember 3, 1960 in She was also preceded in death by her parents, Brooklyn, New York to He married Loretta sisters Ida May Harriss-Rich, Ruth Sawyer and J. Burke July 9, 2003 in Joseph and Sara Hy- Norma Stanton and brothers John and Tom Daf- Murphysboro. She survives. man Braun. fron. Delbert was of the Baptist faith. He had retired from She married Charles A private graveside service was held at Mueller Sparta Light Metals. K. Watts. He survives. Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, with Scott Potter He is also survived by daughters Julia A. Lynn (Joe) Mary was of the and Brian Wagler officiating. Durham of Percy, Debra S. Frederick of Valmeyer, Catholic faith. She was a homemaker. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville assisted Sherry of Arizona and Ashley Lynn (Beau) Miller of She is also survived by children Timothy the family with arrangements. Pinckneyville; sons Delbert Lynn Jr. and Bobby Lynn Braun of Belleville, Steven Braun of Steeleville, Memorials may be made to Pinckneyville Com- of Sparta; numerous grandchildren and great-grand- David Fellener Jr. of Frederick Town, Missouri, munity Hospital. children. Shala Watts of Steeleville and Charles J. Watts of Sign guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, broth- Dillon, Colorado; grandchildren Cheyenna and er Robert Lynn, sisters Brenda Overton, Betty Miller Chrisian Braun and Caleb and Aiden Fellener; DIANA ELIZABETH RICK and Gladys (Jodi) Simmons; niece Bobbie Jean Lynn great-grandchild Alexandria Lazenby, seven sis- Diana Elizabeth Rick, 87, of Fairview Heights, and a daughter Donna. ters and two brothers. died Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Randolph Delbert’s wish was for cremation. Wilson’s Funer- Mary’s wish was to be cremated, and a celebra- County Care Center in Sparta. al Home in Ava is assisting the family with arrange- tion of life will be at a later date. She was born Monday, April 3, 1933 in New Har- ments. Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is assist- mony, Indiana to John L. and Jenny Endicott Moon. Memorials may be made to Southern Illinois Hos- ing the family with arrangements. She married Robert William Rick. He preceded pice Team: Blue West. Memorials may be made to American Heart her in death. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Association. She is survived by children Robert J. Rick of Ar- Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. nold, Missouri and Laura (Bruce) Warchol of Coul- WAYNE WALTER terville; grandchildren Ashley (Bryan) Hunter and Brett Warchol; sister-in-law Virginia Bishop; nieces; DECKER CHAD A. KINSTLER Wayne Walter Decker, nephews; special friends Bonnie and Vernon Dennis Chad A. Kinstler, 47, and Emily Gill. 58, of Chester, was called of Ruma, died at 11:04 to his heavenly home She was also preceded in death by her parents a.m. Monday, Novem- and sister Mary A. Shaw. Tuesday, November 17, ber 9, 2020 in Fayette 2020, after a three-and- A celebration of life will be held Thursday, No- County, Illinois. vember 19, 2020 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kurrus Funer- a-half year battle with He was born July 13, multiple myeloma. al Home in Belleville. Burial will be Friday at 10:45 1973 in Pinckneyville a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. He was born May to Marilyn Kinstler 26, 1962 in Red Bud to Louis. Cairns. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Il- Walter E. and Doris R. He was of the Prot- Moeller Decker. linois or donor’s choice. estant faith. Chad was Sign the guest book at kurrusfh.com. Wayne had worked for Gilster-Mary Lee Corpo- a laborer with Gass ration for 38 years. He was an active member of Logging and Fire- St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wine Hill and led Bi- wood in Pinckneyville. ble classes and served on many committees in the Chad is survived by son Aaron Kinstler of Markers • Monuments church. He enjoyed playing card games and spend- Sparta; granddaughter Arianna Rose; mother Mausoleums ing time with his family. of Sparta and brothers Josh and Sean Cairns of He is survived by his mother of Chester; siblings Sparta. Betty (John) Bohnert of Chester and Mark Decker of Chad’s wish was for cremation, and a celebra- Nashville Lithium, Missouri; nephew Lucas Bohnert of Ches- tion of life will be at a later date. ter; nieces Dr. Malorie (William) Morris of Charles- Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is assist- Memorial Co. ton, South Carolina, Brianna Decker of Round ing the family with arrangements. Rock, Texas and Markayla Decker of Perryville; Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. (618) 443-5807 great-niece Madison Morris of Charleston; special Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. John & Madeline Bergfeld friends at Chester Dialysis Center and Southeast Or (618) 443-2988 Cancer Center. 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s He was preceded in death by his father. FRED EUGENE Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, November MORGAN 19, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wine Hill. Fred Eugene Morgan, 85, of Percy, died Sun- Services will follow, with Rev. Sean Smith officiat- day, November 15, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare ing. The church is limited to 80 people. Masks and in Carbondale. Monument Sales social distancing are required. Burial will be in the He was born October 24, 1935 in Percy to James church cemetery. H. and Niva Ellen King Morgan. Cemetery Lettering Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester is assisting He married Cynthia Warren January 12, 1996 the family with arrangements. in Chester. She survives. Custom Design Memorials may be made to St. Paul Audio Fund or Fred was in the U.S. Army. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He retired from General Motors in Wentzville, wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at Missouri. RANDOLPH Fred is also survived by daughters Penny Ce- BRADLEY S. ELLIOTT SR. sak and Susan Egbert both of Texas; four grand- Bradley S. Elliott Sr., 69, of Evansville, died at 3:38 MONUMENT children and brothers Wayne of Willisville and p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Red Bud Re- Raymond of Vandalia, Illinois. gional Hospital. WORKS Private graveside services were held at Jefferson He was preceded in death by his parents, sis- Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, with Pas- ters Amanda, Wilma and Barbara and brother Serving Families Since 1900 James F. “Mutt” Morgan. tor Matt Clark officiating. Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager Memorials may be made to Songs for Soldiers and Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is assist- ing the family with arrangements. are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Home in 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 Red Bud. Memorials may be given to the family. Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 19

MICHAEL RICHARD SPREITLER COULTERVILLE TOWN BOARD Michael “Mustang Mike” Richard Spreitler, 65, of Sparta, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. Recycling continues to be a problem He was born July 3, 1951 in Red Bud to Ken- neth and Lucille Zimmerman Spreitler. Recycling in Coulter- the recycle centers are el on the playground tions were for the vil- Mike married Emma Williams. They grew up ville remains an issue. not accepting these area. lage to look into nitrifi - in the same neighborhood and played with cars It was reported dur- items due the increased Jesse Maynard of cation testing. The EPA together when they were kids. She survives. ing the village’s No- sorting, reduced staff, HMG Engineers in wants every municipal- Mustang Mike was a car guy from the begin- vember 16 meeting that reduced demand and Breese discussed the ity to have those results ning. He enlisted in the service in his early adult the contents of the re- low profi t margins. recent Illinois EPA in- recorded and on fi le. life and served in Vietnam. After returning cycling dumpster are In other news, the spection of the water Other recommenda- home, he worked a few jobs and was a very dedi- being taken to the land- board approved a TIF plant and distribution tions were valve and cated employee. When he was not at his job, he fi ll rather than being agreement with the system. meter maintenance was in the garage working on cars, whether it recycled. Coulterville school dis- No violations were schedules, which are al- was auto body or mechanical work. You can still This is because resi- trict for $10,645 to allow cited, but some recom- ready being addressed. see cars that he worked on driving around town. dents are not sorting the district to complete mendations were made It was reported that When he was not working, he would usually recyclables properly, the remodeling of the for additional testing the bearings on the watch NASCAR or NHRA, but if the rest of the including discarding playground area. This and equipment, which village’s high service family was around, he would watch M*A*S*H. trash and nonrecycla- includes completing can have substantial pump will have to be re- Some of you might remember him as a major ble items in the desig- the drainage portion added costs. placed. The estimated Mustang lover. For a long time, he rode around nated dumpster, and and placing pea grav- Among those sugges- cost is $2,000. in the calico Pony, and a Mustang sign hung from his building. He was one who lived by the philosophy of eat—sleep—cars. Jackson He is also survived by his mother; daughter Kera (John) Gollahar; stepchildren Michael (Amy) Reese, Timothy Reese and Michelle Crist; courthouse grandchildren Dominic and Trinity Ferimore, Chelsey and Alysia Crist, Harley, Phillip and decreases Kassey Reese; great-grandchildren Tylan and Sophia Renae; sisters Diane Kokoromi and Carol Chupp, nieces and nephews. hours Michael was preceded in death by his father. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Jackson County Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Spar- Courthouse has de- ta is assisting the family with arrangements. creased its hours of operation as the coun- ty experiences an in- crease in active COV- JOHN R. ID-19 cases. STAHLMAN The new hours, which John R. Stahlman, went into effect Novem- 82, of Springfi eld, ber 18, will have the died at his home at courthouse open to the 8:55 p.m. Sunday, No- public Monday through vember 15, 2020. Friday from 8 a.m. to He was born De- 1 p.m. Face masks are cember 30, 1937 in required for entrance. Centralia to Oscar All offi ces and staff and Helen Dickey will continue to per- Stahlman. form essential duties He married Carrol and mandated func- L. Bryan February 2, tions. 1957. She survives af- The Jackson County ter 63 years of marriage. courts remain open, al- John was baptized in 1938 and confi rmed though most hearings in the spring of 1948 at United Presbyterian are being conducted Church in Sparta. by Zoom in a virtual Food donation He was ordained to Ministry of Word and courtroom. A limited Justin Hecht, left, and Rick Henson brought a generous number of items Sacrament at Earlham Heights Presbyterian number of hearings to the St. Mark’s Lutheran School of Steeleville food drive November 17. Church in Richmond, Indiana in June 1969. He will continue to be con- The contribution was made possible by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at served as a Presbyterian minister for over 30 ducted in person. Wine Hill and Thrivent Action Team donation. years. John lived in the Springfi eld area since 1999, and prior to that, he lived in Jackson, Michi- gan. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1960-1966, attaining the rank of captain. Steeleville School District #138 He is also survived by daughter Joni Stahlman of Springfi eld; son Scott Stahlman of Spring- Annual Statement of Affairs fi eld; grandson Matthew Joseph Stahlman (fi - ancée Cynthia) of Dallas, Texas; brothers-in- law Victor (Norma) Bryan, Aaron (Ruby) Bryan and Claude Bryan Jr.; sisters–in-law Marlene (Julius) Magyar, Josephine Ballard, Grace Wolf and Norma Stahlman, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis Stahlman, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Private family services were held. Staab Funeral Home in Springfi eld assisted the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Share stories and photos at StaabObituary. com. Gross Payments For Certifi cated Personnel Salary Range: cole Brokering, Amy Brown, Salary Range: Less than $25,000 Salary Range: $60,000-$89,999 $25,000-$39,999 Rebecca Davis, Nicholas Hayden Beattie, Marla Cle- Daralynn Gross, Michelle ELMO KANE SR. Amanda Congdon, Mardell Gibson, Sheila Grafton, land, Trenton Conway, Au- Hamilton, Cheryl Kuhlman, Elmo Glenn Kane Granger, Gage Lodge, Daniel Kimberly Guebert, Chelsee dra Foshie, Taylor Grafton, Shawn Liefer, Stephanie Ru- Sr., 87, of Tilden, Madrigal, Rachael Reuss, Jones, Andrea Keene, Re- Melinda Grothaus, Rhonda becca Krause, Carol Mayer, bach, John Sutton, Shannon went to meet our Lord Chelsey Wine Jones, Jacqueline Miesner, Sarah McKinnies, Michelle Wildermuth and Savior Monday, Brittany Mueller, Krista Mohr, Jamie Petrowske, November 16, 2020 at Salary Range: Mulholland, Eric Prest, Kim Salary Range: Andrea Reiss, Julie Sutton, $90,000 & Over $40,000-$59,999 Memorial Hospital in Preuss, Lisa Reitz, Martha Kristin Wedemeyer, Lesley Jennifer Haertling, John Antonacci, Jennifer Carbondale. Rickenberg, Cheryn Sutton, Wente Stephanie Mulholland He was born August Brandi Swisher Armstrong, Bryce Bainter, Ni- 23, 1933 in Houston, Illinois to Eldon and Gross Payments For Non-Certifi cated Personnel Lula Saal Kane. Salary Range: Gerlach, Neal Haertling, Schwartzkopf, Myra Siemers, Salary Range: Elmo loved going Less than $25,000 Nancy Hamilton, Aaron Brandon Smith, Kyle Smith, $25,000-$39,999 Rachel Alexander, Amy Gayla Bradley, Bret Gale, Neil to the Baptist Church Hood, Deborah Hood, Justin Wendall Taylor, Cindy Troue, Asher, Charles Austin, Bonnie Jeffers, Nancy Jeffers, Jody Jacob Wente, Elizabeth Miller, Kylie Mueller in Tilden to hear Rev. Bardo, Brian Beattie, Karen Lynch, Mikala Mayer, Rayme Wingerter, Tracy Wingerter, Paul Hahn speak. He enjoyed working on old Bower, Kathryn Cole, Loren McSmith, Robert McSmith, Janae Yates, Timothy Yates, Salary Range: cars and had his junkyard for many years. He Craig, Ethan Feldmann, Janis Miller, Emiko Qualls, Emmalea Young, Samuel $40,000-$59,999 loved all animals, especially his bird Merlin Aaron Fiene, Todd Gerberd- Salary Range: Shannon Queen, David Zimmerman $60,000 & Over and dog Susie. One of his favorite trips was ing, Torrey Gerberding, Andy Raby, Jason Rednour, Rachel to Branson with his wife Betty. They never Midwest Commercial Consultants LLC 8,545 Payments over $2,500 excluding wages and salaries missed The Presleys when they went. NCS Person 4,573 He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years Steeleville CUSD No. 138 Imprest Fund 16,389 Nextera Energy Services 44,076 Betty Kane of Tilden; children Elmo Glenn A&I Electrical 53,101 Oppenheimer Funds 17,400 Kane Jr. of Marissa, Donnie (Cindy) Kane of ACP Direct 4,067 Paper 101 5,160 Shiloh, Illinois, Vickie Rednour of Coulter- AF - Health Services Admi 6,500 Pearson Education 17,006 ville, Diane (Jim) Warchol of Shiloh and Eddie American Fidelity 51,600 Perandoe Special Ed. District 228,350 (Diane) Kane of Marissa; stepchildren John Americana Bldg Products 7,354 Powerschool Group, LLC 5,943 (Peggy) Pfl asterer of Tilden, Bryant Pfl aster- Atlanta National Bank 108,889 Prairie Farms, Inc. 3,263 er of Millerstown, Missouri and Teresa Pfl as- Baysinger Architects 40,886 PSIC 38,662 terer of Marissa; brother Melvin (Pat) Kane Blue Cross/Blue Shield 17,525 Quality Network Solutions 89,919 of Sparta; 35 grandchildren; 33 great-grand- Chester Dairy Co. 5,638 Quill Corporation 9,937 children and special friends Randy and Mindy Constellation Newenergy 11,693 Richardet Floor Covering 49,816 Smith. CS Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 10,592 Samron Midwest Contracting 21,234 Elmo was preceded in death by his parents, CTS 20,916 Scheffel Boyle CPA 9,000 one brother, one sister and two stepsons. Da-com Corporation 14,872 School Speciality Inc. 2,920 Visitation will be at the Tilden First Baptist Da-com Corporation 12,431 Sonitrol Security Systems 10,555 Church Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 5 to Dearborn National Life 3,428 Southwestern iL Bus company 159,580 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. Services Delta Dental Risk 16,514 Specialized Data Systems 11,970 will follow, with Pastor Paul Hahn offi ciating. Egyptian Communication 2,750 Steeleville Education Association 22,630 Burial will be at Marissa Township Cemetery. Gateway FS, Inc. 4,042 Steeleville Marketplace 2,806 Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Til- Grainger 2,98 Stephanie Mulholland 4,369 den is assisting the family with arrangements. HEC Cleaning 3,825 Teacher’s Retirement System 193,158 Memorials may be made to the family. Haddock Croporation 38,065 Teacher’s Retirement THIS Fund 41,780 Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Hillyard St. Louis 21,609 Texas Life Insurance 3,192 Houghton MIffl in Company 3,435 The Commerce Trust Co. 248,531 IL Department of Revenue 102,132 To Market 27,652 IL Municipal Retirement 73,648 Trane 2,650 IL Assoc. School Boards 7,347 UMB Bank 44,531 Internal Revenue Service 316,559 United Healthcare 289,102 Jennifer Haertling 6,756 US Foods 36,326 Jostens 3,030 Village of Steeleville 7,453 Larson Exteriors 11,800 VSP of Illinois NFP 5,490 LeesCOUNTY Sports JOURNAL6,367 Wathen Properties, LLC 19,151 M & M Insurance Agency 8,722 Williams Air Conditioning & Heating 6,001 1101 E. PINEMcGraw Hill STREET School Education • PERCY 58,421• 497-8272Works International, Inc. 3,195 Wright Building Center 6,255 Page 20 County Journal | november 19, 2020 society

nine healthy grand- children. We are still togeth- Evansville er and still sleep in the same bed, although it is a queen size. We News even have to get up to By Eloise Kueker use the bathroom at 449-2043 the same time at night. We finish each other’s Ok weather. You have sentences, and each gone from warm to claims that the oth- cold and wet and then er is hard of hearing. back to warm and then We have two TVs so to almost hot to cold. we can watch what we Our poor thermostat want. We have our dif- does not know what to ferences, but we have do. And just to let you a lot in common also. know, I will take the I always wanted us to warm and no snow. grow old together, but Don and I were mar- I didn’t think it would ried November 14, 1970, happen so fast. and the weather was Happy birthday to nice and warm that Elana Pautler, Nolan morning but raining. I Mudd, Andrew Walter, got my hair fixed that Katie Jeffers, Kent Kat- morning and had nice tenbracker, JoAnn Mc- long curls, but by the Conachie, Jerry Car- time of the ceremony penter, Gary Guseman, at 2 p.m., I had no curls Angie Largent, Ron left. When we came Kueker, Linda Rader out of the church, we and Melissa Kempfer. had snow showers. Safety priority Happy 30th anniver- Yes, folks, we have The Sparta Lions Club recently made desk dividers for IMPACK in Sparta. From left are Bevey been married for 50 sary to Ron and Gina Wilson, Steve Joiner, Lynette Jalivay, Paula Phelps and Susan White. years. As I look at pic- Bleem. tures of people in the Happy anniversary Evansville Enterprise to Josh and Sara Long, vember 20. who have been mar- Steve and Barb Zwei- November 9, with district Leeper The Coulterville His- ried for 50 years, I gart and Mark and President Cheryl Miller torical Society will think: My, how old Marcy Walter. of Red Bud as a guest. Coulterville meet Thursday, No- those people look. We extend our sym- and Swanwick The next meeting is wedding vember 19 at 7 p.m. I look in the mirror pathy to the families Monday, December 14 at Lindsey Kempfer & Elodie and Daxton and think: We don’t of Barb Zipfel Witter- 7 p.m. Corey Leeper of Tilden ByNews Diana Cole were overnight guests look that old, do we? bauer and Bill Wiegard. The VFW post meet- were united in mar- 758-2880 ing is Thursday, No- last Sunday. We had I no longer have long St. John’s Lutheran riage October 27, 2020 at vember 19 at 7:30 p.m. supper with Mark and blonde hair, and I still Church Ladies Aid is a 4 p.m. ceremony, with The Coulterville VFW The VFW is holding Emma Steele at Gre- don’t have any curls. selling apple butter for Danika Gilmore officiat- Auxiliary had a meeting cian Steakhouse. The body has broad- a food drive until No- $8 per quart or $5 per ing. ened, and the height pint. Contact Marlene has even shrunk an Ling or Pearl May. inch; but not much else Evansville Enterprise had changed. November 14, 1941 S’ville senior site I still have green The 14-mile levee dressing, green eyes, although they around Kaskaskia Is- Menu have had cataracts re- November 23-27 beans, sweet potatoes, land will be complet- moved. The bones still MONDAY: Chili, grilled cranberries, pumpkin ed by the end of No- work but not as fast cheese, iceberg salad, pie. vember. The Mississip- and not as easy. The pears. THURSDAY & FRIDAY: pi River rises four feet feet still reach the floor TUESDAY: Vegetable Closed. but hurt. The knees above the all-time high beef soup w/red Hours: Monday- still bend but crack, water mark recorded beans, iceberg Friday 8:30-4. pop and ache. in 1844. lettuce, corn bread, To order curbside I thank God for all of Dr. A.C. Scott is study- mixed fruit, fruit meals, call 965-3134 the good things we have ing surgery at a hospi- cocktail cake. extension 5 by 9:30 a.m. experienced through tal in Fort Wayne, In- WEDNESDAY: Turkey/ the day before. the years: three won- diana. In his absence, derful successful chil- Dr. Carl Klein will take dren, great in-laws, and over the practice. Sparta senior site activities, menu Menu Prices: Curbside & November 23-27 carry-out $5, home- MONDAY: Beef stro- delivered $5.25, all ganoff, carrots, fruit others $6.50. crisp. Please call 443-4020 TUESDAY: Oven by 11 a.m. to order a fried chicken breast, meal. mashed potatoes, Pickup time: 11:30 creamed corn, pie. to noon. Drive under WEDNESDAY: Chick- the awning. en salad, pasta sal- Clothing store ad, jello. hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. THURSDAY and FRI- Time to order DAY: Closed. cheeseballs, $6 each. Hours: Monday- We only making Thursday 8-3, Friday enough to fill orders. 8-2. Reserve yours today. Caring, Sharing update The Caring and tended, as that inter- Sharing Thrift Shop feres with the cleanli- on South Main in ness of the shop. Pinckneyville is closed through Thanksgiv- ing Day. Limited sales will resume Saturday, No- vember 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with an em- phasis on Christmas. Everyone entering the shop is required to follow all health guidelines. No donations will be accepted until Novem- ber 30, and no items should be left unat- Randolph marriage licenses Brenda L. Damm to Theresa A. Gross, both of Chester Dominic H. Kupihea to Artezia Y. Monroe, both of Sparta Shawn A. Seymour to Rachael A. Beau- lieu, both of Waterloo COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 21 REAL ESTATE COMING EVENTS Real estate RANDOLPH COUNTY Melinda D. Raby & Mi- Sunday, November 22 • 9:30am Melanie Johnson chelle D. Gremmels Lt 7 ST County Clerk Blk 4 Fiene 2nd SD 524 N. 51 ST., EAST ST. LOUIS, IL & Recorder Chance K. Kuhn & WARRANTY DEEDS Heather N. Smith to Al- 2 VEHICLES & AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS, Terry J. Goble & Ra- bert Lohman & Lester HOUSEHOLD, GYM EQUIPMENT nee M. Goble to Mark L. Lohman Lts 20, 21, W. Firehammer Jr. & 22 & 23 Sun Meadow SD 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 2008 GMC Shannon L. Fireham- Ramona S. Bayer to Sierra Denali, 3 Roll-Around Snap-on Toolboxes, mer Lts 1 & 2 Blk 4 Diana M. Wilson, Kathy Lots of Snap-on Tools, ½ to 2 Ton Engine Hoist, McMillan 2nd SD, Con- Stein & Ronald D. Bayer Snap-on Parts Washer, Metal Storage Cabinets, sideration $105,000 NE NE Sec 17 6-5 Wood-Burning Shop Stove, Shop Fans, Stack- Coleman Rental ing Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Upright Freezer, Properties to Munis PERRY COUNTY Omerovic SE NW Sec Beth Lipe Trash Cans, Punching Bags, Weight Benchers, 13 6-6, Consideration County Clerk Misc. $85,000 & Recorder OWNER: Darrell’s Garage, Darrell Merriwether Estate Keith D. Hartman & WARRANTY DEEDS AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is some of the cleanest Margery M. Hartman Danae L. Kelly & Snap-on tools we have had in quite some time. There are a lot to Coleman Rental Jarrett L. Kelly to of tools not listed, should be about a 2-hour auction.We will Properties SW Sec 11 Aubrey M. Davis & be practicing COVID-19 social distancing as recommended 6-5 Dustin M. Winter Lt 7 by state health guidelines. The City of Sparta to Wildwood SD, Consid- ComWell Lt 2 Blk 4 Kat eration $185,000 Website: vossauctions.com Long Addn Hidden Lakes Inc. to Sunday, December 6 • 1:00pm Christina M. Hagene Erica Denton & Will Action Auction Associates to Benitez Brown Lts Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss Denton SE SE Sec 5 6-1, 605 E. Broadway St. • Sparta (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 3 & 58 Armour SD, Consideration $21,500 Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 Consideration $25,000 Hidden Lakes Inc. to REAL ESTATE: Bi-level Brick/Frame Home, 2 BR, Kenneth Schoenherr Ashley Miller & Issac Ground Level 22’x25’, Second Level 16’x25’ w/Base- to Edward R. Toedte Miller NE Sec 8 6-1 ment, Range & Refrigerator Stay, 10’x26’ Detached NE SE Sec 2 4-5, Con- Amy B. Morgenthaler Garage/Shed, Fenced Back Yard, Above-Ground Pool sideration $85,000 & Richard Greg Mor- Stays, Large 60’x142’ Lot. Bonnie Morgan- genthaler to City of Terms: 10% down day of auction, remainder at closing. Taxes prorated to Douglas & Bonnie F. Pinckneyville NW SE day of closing. Closing in approximately 30 days. Any statements made day of Douglas to Jason A. Sec 13 5-3, Consider- auction take precedence over any prior promoted information. Saturday, November 21 • 9:30am Becker & Morgan L. ation $30,000 OWNERS: Scott & Jill Bollinger Cash NE Sec 36 4-6 QUITCLAIM DEEDS 903 Booster St. • Evansville Website: vossauctions.com Betty Ann Schneider Ritchey G. Marlow & REAL ESTATE (To Be Offered At 11AM): 1-Story to Robert W. Schneider Valorie J. Marlow to Action Auction Associates Frame Home, 1,065 Sq. Ft., 312 Sq. Ft. attached Ga- Lts 1 & 2 Niermann Austin G. Marlow Lt Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss rage, 480 Sq. Ft. Detached Garage/Shed, All on 2 Lots 1st SD 12 Imperial Heights (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 Dens L. Bagsby to 2nd Addn Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 112’ x 120’. Terms: 10% down day of auction, remainder at closing. Taxes prorated to day Craig J. Crafton NW Richey G. Marlow to of closing. Closing in approximately 30 days. Any statements made day of Sec 33 4-8 Austin G. Marlow SE auction take precedence over any prior promoted information. Falkenhein Proper- SW Sec 10 5-2 ties LLC to Alfred Mat- Michael Woodside & GUNS, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD & TOOLS thew Edwards, Con- Michael Woodsides to Mossberg 500 12 Ga., Mosin-Nagant Military Rifl e, sideration $25,000 Marilyn S. Woodside, Heritage 22 Revolver w/extra 22 Mg Cylinder, CVA Eddie L. Rinne to Michael Woodside & Wolf 50 Cal. Muzzleloader, Bryco .380 pistol, PSE Charla J. Eggemeyer Michael Woodsides SE Copperhead Crossbow, cap gun, 10” bandsaw, garden Lts 19 & 20 Blk 1 Her- SW Sec 15 5-1 tiller, Troy-Bilt tiller parts, air hose reel, push mower, schbach 1st SD, Con- Nathan T. Meagher to pressure washer, Dewalt miter saw, table saw, turkey sideration $110,000 Meagher Properties, fryer, propane heater, metal shelving, kerosene heat- Timothy R. Gangloff LLC NW Sec 2; NE NE to Aaron L. Lange & Sec 20 5-2 ers, riding mower, electric scooter, Pyrex measuring Cheri L. Lange SE Sec DEEDS cups, knife block, microwave, cookbooks, utility cart, 9 6-6, Consideration Alvis Land Trust small rolltop desk, new muck boots, table and chairs, $275,000 NO 1 & Phillip L. Al- Tempur-Pedic beds, pet cages, fridge, fl oor fan, up- Shellpoint Mortgage vis, Trustee to Wiggy right freezer, fl at screen TV, Budweiser steins, washer Services to Kenneth Farms LLC Sec 16; Sec and dryer, electric stove, binoculars, recliners, couch, Wallace & Bethany 9 6-2, Consideration matchbox cars, Playboys, ceramic trinkets, musical in- Wallace, Consider- $430,000 struments, misc. ation $108,500 Austin G. Marlow OWNER: QUITCLAIM DEEDS & Nicole M. Marlow Mike & Chris Almasy Estate Melanie F. Eckard to to Austin G. Marlow, Auctioneer’s Note: We will be practicing COVID-19 social Edmund G. Eckart SE Co-Trustee, Nicole M. distancing as recommended by state health guidelines. SW Sec 20 7-6 Marlow, Co-Trustee Janet S. Howe & Gary & Revocable Trust of Website: vossauctions.com C. Howe to Jennifer Austin G. Marlow & L. Grider & Jeffrey C. Nicole M. 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Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm tion Agency (IEPA) is available for review at the YARD SALE FOR SALE Village Hall. There will be a 10 day comment period after the public hearing to receive com- HUGE YARD SALE FOR SALE: Built- ments from interested and aff ected parties. SOMETHING FOR Mor Buildings. 24x40, Comments may be submitted to the Village EVERYONE: Christmas $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; Clerk’s offi ce or the IEPA. This public hearing ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS decorations, movies, 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, is part of the requirements which the Village JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE new and used toys, all $36,437. Erected, choice must comply with to qualify for a low interest clothes are 25¢ except of colors. 732-8704 MURPHSYBORO, ILLINOIS coats and jackets, brand or 316-9278 or go to loan from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan new New Balance tennis builtmorbuildings.com. Program to fi nance the proposed project. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Officer Merit shoes different sizes...... 0-x-x ...... 0-11-19 Commission will accept applications for entry-level Route 154 Michael FOR SALE: 2009 38-foot positions of Deputy Sheriff Police Officer, Road in Eden. Friday & Luxury by Design travel DOING BUSINESS AS Deputy Sheriff Jail Officer and Dispatcher Saturday, 8am-? trailer, bumper pull, new beginning November 2, 2020 until midnight, ...... 1-11-19 roof, top cooling system, DBA November 30, 2020. Any application received $4,000 or trade. 618- CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION after the 30th will not be considered. 708-1358. Public Notice is hereby given that on No- QUALIFICATIONS: WANTED ...... 1-11-19 vember 16, 2020, a Certifi cate was fi led in Applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen, of good moral FOR SALE: 2008 Honda the offi ce of the County Clerk of RANDOLPH character, at least 21 years of age at time of Civic, 40,000 miles on applications, possess a valid Illinois Driver’s WANTED TO BUY: new motor, manual shift, COUNTY, Illinois setting forth the name and Malti-poodle. 618-444- $2,850. 618-615-6688. post offi ce address of all persons owning, License at the time of application and a high 3522...... 1-11-19 conducting and transacting the business school diploma or GED...... 1-11-19 known as: Dream Landscapes located at SELECTION PROCESS: 8820 Baldwin Rd., Baldwin, Illinois 62217. The selection process will include physical agility, written and oral examination, extensive SERVICES Dated this November 16, 2020 REAL ESTATE background and a physical examination. CHRISTIAN WOMEN Melanie L. Johnson Randolph County Clerk Applications can be picked up at HAS OPENING IN HER Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, HOUSE FOR SALE IN HOME DAYCARE: ...... 1-12-4 TILDEN: 4-bed, 3-bath 1001 Mulberry Street, Murphsyboro, Illinois, 62966 Nuturing and safe Phone: 618-687-7380 on quiet dead end street. environment. All ages IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Formal LR with fi replace Applications available online at accepted. Reliable, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT www.jackoncounty-il.gov EOE and built-ins. Huge FR affordable rates. Day with separate entrance. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS & evening openings In the Matter of the Estate of Total 1.10 acres. Upper available. 618-967-4990. two lots equipped with all ...... 1-3-25 MICHAEL R. ALMASY, deceased utilities. 618-708-2275. No. 2020-P-66 ...... 1-11-19 CLAIM NOTICE I Buy Houses! Notice is given of the death of Michael R. Any Price. Any Area. Almasy. Letters of Offi ce were issued on Oc- Any Condition. tober 26, 2020 to Kathy Liefer, c/o Arbeiter Law Offi ces, PO Box 367, Chester, IL 62233, Local Investor as Executor, and whose attorney of record is (618) 559-3525 Arbeiter Law Offi ce, 1019 State Street, PO southernillinois homebuyers.com Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. Claims against the estate may be fi led in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ran- FOR RENT dolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 or with the representa- tive, or both, on or before May 5, 2021, or FOR RENT IN SPARTA: FOR RENT: 3-room three months from the date of mailing or de- 2 & 3-bedroom mobile apartment, 1 adult, livery of this Notice to creditors, whichever is homes in park. Also deposit. 618-317-4474 mobile home lots in park. or 618-443-2727. later, and any claim not fi led on or before said Private mobile home lots ...... 1-11-19 date is void. for sale. Call Ronnie Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with Johnson. 618-443-3325. the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy ...... 0-x-x of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the FOR RENT: 1 & 2-bedroom ATTENTION representatives of the estate and to the rep- apartments in Sparta. resentative’s attorney of record. Ground level. Water & Dated: October 26, 2020 trash pickup provided. Kathy Liefer, Representative Background check, SENIORS references & security By: Arbeiter Law Offi ce deposit required. Broker Harvest Attorney owned. $425/mo. & $550/ ...... 0-11-19 mo. 618-791-3289. Ridge ...... 0-x-x Properties, Inc. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE APARTMENT FOR IN SPARTA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RENT: Anna Wehrheim RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Brown apartment for We have an rent, Ellis Grove. (Age 55 or older) Call 618- opening in In the Matter of the Estate of 859-4501 a beautiful DAVID L. STINE, deceased ...... 0-11-19 No. 2020P65 STUDIO APARTMENT NEW duplex. FOR RENT IN All appliances CLAIM NOTICE STEELEVILLE: $400, 1 & utilities are month free with signed Notice is given of the death of David L. Stine 1 year lease. Call or text included of 111 N. Washington, Sparta, Illinois 62286. 618-978-8906...... 1-12-17 Handicap Letters of Offi ce were issued on October 26, 2-BEDROOM Accessible. 2020, to Janice A. Stine of 111 N. Washing- APARTMENT IN ton, Sparta, Illinois, 62286, as Executor and STEELVILLE: $600/ CAll whose attorney of record is R. Jeff rey Kerk- month. Call or text 618- hover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Coff ey & Grem- 978-8906. 618-205-6786 mels Law Offi ce, 600 State Street, Chester, ...... 1-12-17 for dEtAils Illinois, 62233. Claims against the estate may be fi led in For Rent In For Rent In the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor STEELEVILLE CHESTER Street, Chester, Illinois, 62233, or with the Now taking Now taking representative, or both, on or before May 6, applications for applications for 2021, or three months from the date of mail- persons 62 years persons 62 years ing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on or older, disabled or older, disabled or handicapped or before that date is barred. or handicapped Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with regardless of age, regardless of age, the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy for one-bedroom for one-bedroom of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the apartments. apartments. representative of the estate and to the repre- Free water, Free water, sentative’s attorney of record. sewer and trash sewer and trash Dated: November 3, 2020 pickup, off -street pickup, off -street Janice A. Stine parking, laundry parking, laundry Executor of the Estate of facilities on-site. facilities on-site. David L. Stine Appliances Appliances furnished. furnished. R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 For additional For additional FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & information, call the information, call the GREMMELS LAW OFFICE Property Manager at Property Manager at Attorney for Estate (618) 965-3676 (618) 826-2802 600 State Street This institution is This institution is Chester, IL 62233 an equal opportunity an equal opportunity Telephone: (618) 826-5021 provider and provider and Fax: (618) 826-5024 employer. employer. Email: [email protected] Equal Housing Equal Housing ...... 0-11-19 Opportunity. Opportunity. HELP WANTED

APARTMENTS LOCAL AVAILABLE FOR RENT In PERRY COUNTY SPORTS? FOR MORE INFO CALL Perry County Housing Authority Subscribe (618) 542-5409 Today! LEGAL NOTICES WEIR 1615 S. Main St. • Red Bud NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Full-Time Position The Village of Coulterville will hold a public hearing to discuss its intentions to construct a LUBE & TIRE TECH fi nished water transmission main and booster Performing oil changes & tire pump station to purchase water from the City rotations, mounting & balancing of Sparta. This project will also include the in- stallation of automatic read water meters. This tires, cleaning up shop, helping hearing will provide the public with the oppor- mechanics with repairs tunity to present comments on the project. Time: 10:00 AM Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Date: December 1, 2020 Place: Village Hall, 114 North 4th Street Apply In Person Or Call Information related to the proposed project Lou Lengerman, Service Manager consisting of a Project Summary and Prelimi- nary Environmental Impacts Determination prepared by the Illinois Environmental Protec- 618-282-2375 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020 PAGE 23 Kinkaid contract termination JALC set to wrap will go to court, fi led by district up fall semester By Travis Lott Heller fi led the COVID-19 restrictions bills to litigate this When the state of Il- The termination complaint in Jackson placed on the south- matter in court. linois went into lock- All online of the contract be- County court Novem- ern Illinois region. One of the board down in March, John tween the Kinkaid- ber 13. The public com- members said that will A. Logan College offi - courses after Reed’s Creek Con- The lawsuit details ments ranged from be determined once cials began planning servancy District and what led up to the sit- questions about how the case is resolved. for a fall semester Thanksgiving concessionaires DAR uation at hand, much the district will man- District manager that would be differ- Kinkaid Investors of which was covered age the marina in Scott Wilmouth said ent from any previous questions or concerns over the management in an October 22 story lieu of a concession- the attorney is funded semester at the insti- about a specifi c class of the marina will go in the County Jour- aire being on site, to through various rents tution. should email their to court. nal. personal attacks and and water bills the The plan included instructor and keep The conservancy The lawsuit states accusations of parti- district receives. returning strictly to that line of commu- district board unani- that there is dispute sanship and bias of Board members online courses after nication open. If they mously passed a reso- as to whether or not board members. said they would work the Thanksgiving have any questions or lution November 12 DAR collateralizing One individual to keep the marina holiday. concerns about their allowing the district’s this property was a vi- asked who will be re- open but repeatedly “With the potential program or fi nancial attorney and district olation of the contract sponsible for the se- said more would be of a second wave of aid, then they should manager to prepare and asks the court to curity of the campers decided after this is the pandemic occur- reach out to an advi- and fi le pleadings provide a judgment and boats. litigated. ring in the late fall, sor.” with the court to put in the matter. Board President The exchange with we felt that the best House added that forth the question Additionally, the Steve McGriff said the public got more course of action for in addition to texting as to whether or not lawsuit asks the that, while DAR never heated as time went the safety of our stu- and emailing students the district had the court to decide—in provided security to on. dents and staff would with updates, the col- authority to take the the event it fi nds the those items, the dis- McGriff noted dur- be to limit the number lege would continue action it did in ter- concessionaires are trict will likely look ing the exchange that of people on campus to post information minating the conces- not required to re- into getting security DAR was supposed to following the holi- to social media and sionaires’ agreement. ceive permission from cameras for the prem- fi nd a buyer for the day,” said Vice Presi- the college’s COVID-19 The issue has been the district to collat- ises. contract so services dent for Instruction page. an ongoing one since eralize marina prop- “Does the board care would not be inter- Melanie Pecord. “We will update stu- mid-October, when the erty—whether or not about the public opin- rupted. While all courses, dents and the pub- board terminated the the district had the ion in this matter?” a “You’re the reason with the exception of lic immediately if contract after dis- authority to require member of the public you found something some clinicals, will any changes are an- trict offi cials learned DAR to secure the re- asked. wrong with the con- fi nish the semester nounced,” said House. that DAR had collat- lease of the collateral. “We care about tract,” one person re- and fi nal exams on- “Until then, we will eralized the marina A vocal group of the public opinion,” plied. line, college services continue as planned boat slips and all of people who live in McGriff responded. At the close of the will remain open. to complete the semes- the marina proper- the area, camp on the “Does the public care 20-minute public com- Student services, ter and serve students ties in order to secure grounds or have boats about the contract we ment period, several including advising, to start the spring se- the $1.3 million loan at the marina have have?” members of the public fi nancial aid and test- mester.” from MRV Banks in said they like the way Another member continued to talk over ing, will be staffed Registration for the Ste. Genevieve, Mis- DAR has operated the of the public asked the board members. fi ve days a week. spring semester is un- souri to purchase the marina. who will manage the Some shouted ob- Pecord added that der way. Classes are contract from former The November 12 campgrounds and scenities, while oth- all plans remain fl u- scheduled to begin concessionaire Leroy meeting opened with boat docks after DAR ers shouted to the id and are subject to January 11 in four mo- McDonald. public comment. How- is gone. board, “Speak up!” change if Governor dalities: online, sched- Ed Heller, the dis- ever, members of the “We will be making The board then J.B. Pritzker issues uled online, hybrid trict’s attorney, has public were not al- sure someone is out went into executive a directive shutting and face to face. argued that the con- lowed to physically there,” McGriff said. session to discuss the down the campus. To enroll for the cessionaire contract attend the meeting, Several other mem- pending litigation, re- Stressing the im- spring semester email strictly forbids the col- and public comment bers of the public turning later to pass portance of commu- [email protected] lateralization of such was held entirely over asked who will pay the motion to take the nication, Pecord said, to make an appoint- items. the phone due to new for the board’s legal matter to court. “Students that have ment.

TILDEN TOWN BOARD Drug fund to be established By Dan Zobel about recently hired money will can be au- doing supervisory A drug fund will be es- part-time offi cer Dean tomatically added to work. NO tablished for the Tilden Anderson. the account from the Bodeker expressed Police Department. Wilson agreed, point- video gaming tax, and concern that Anderson The town board ap- ing out that Anderson’s it will be easier to keep could start looking for proved to create the quick response to a re- track of. another job if not paid fund during its Novem- cent home invasion led Bodeker reported that properly. TRESPASSING ber 17 meeting. to multiple arrests and signage with a list of Trustee Jesse Ruch Police Chief Chuck Wil- the recovery of all of the rules will be posted at reported that a new Trespassers Subject To Arrest son explained that dur- stolen property. the parks and the school drain is being installed ing the department’s Wilson also reported gym. on Center Street near move into the school on the property at 303 Those who rent the the railroad tracks. building, an old evi- Butler Street that raised gym will also have to New blacktop is also dence locker was discov- complaints from Rob sign a contract that in- being laid on portions ered. Among the things Mitchell during the cludes a deposit and the of street throughout in that locker was $257 board’s October meeting. understanding that the the town. Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 cash that is not tied to Since then, five ar- renter is responsible for Trustee Cathy Pan- any specifi c case. rests have been made any damage. nier said that Shelton Wilson said he has from that residence, and The village has had a and Anderson were gained clearance from a couple of cars have problem with the gym able to fi x the founda- the state’s attorney to been removed from the walls being damaged tion for a large head- put that money into a property. from baseballs. stone that had fallen drug fund, but Tilden “I think some things The board approved over at the cemetery. did not have one estab- will come to a stop be- to grant $2,700 worth In September, the lished. cause of (Anderson),” of year-end bonuses to board approved for Wilson added that the Bodeker said. its employees. Four full- Pannier to have up to fund can be used for The board approved time employees will re- $600 spent to have the such things as under- to split up its payment ceive $500 each and work completed. cover buys and drug to the Illinois Counties seven part-time workers However, after addi- enforcement, as well as Risk Management Trust $100. tional research, and pamphlets or anything into two installments of There was also a dis- the fact that no fam- dealing with drug edu- $15,349, one in December cussion as to whether ily members related cation. and the other in May. maintenance worker to the deceased whose The new police depart- Tilden has $13,843 set Roy Anderson should headstone had fallen ment phone number is aside from from video receive a pay raise to could be found, it was 587-2407, which should gaming tax tabbed for put him on similar foot- determined that the be used for nonemer- improvements at the ing as maintenance su- town’s workers could gency calls only; 911 is school building. pervisor Tony Shelton. do the job. Eddie Kutz for emergencies. The board approved While Shelton has By doing so, Pannier 573-513-6622 Trustee Josh Bodeker for a savings account worked for the city said the town only had www.kkguttering.com reported that he has al- to be opened for those longer, Bodeker stated to pay for some labor ready heard good things funds. By doing so, that Anderson is also and a few supplies. WILLISVILLE TOWN BOARD Employee Christmas bonuses approved Christmas bonuses were approved for vil- lage employees in Wil- lisville during the No- vember 17 meeting of the village board. Full-time workers will receive $100 and part- time employees $50. Village offi cials want to have the la- goon property sur- veyed so it can move forward with any fenc- ing or property sales in the future, but they decided to table the quotes received from surveyors to get quotes from more companies. PAGE 24 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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