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Pleasure at the pump Gasoline prices continue to fall nationwide. By Wednes- day, they ranged from $2 to a few pennies less in southern Illinois and well below $2 a gallon across the Ches- ter bridge. From left are gas signs in Chester, Marissa, McBride and Steeleville. Gasoline prices continue to fall because the price of crude oil is falling. This week, it was at $50 or less a barrel. Who knows what the bottom price will be and when it will get back to near $4. Appellate court rules against Coleman appeal

Three judges of the Fifth Ap- tions, and the court could pellate Court made their deci- consider that type of evi- sion on the Chris Coleman Family will dence. Courts had used such murder conviction appeal evidence for more than 100 known New Year’s Eve. consider asking years, Goldenhersh wrote, They found unanimously that Illinois Supreme and the defense witness re- Coleman’s May 2011 trial was butted Leonard’s statements. fair, and the trial court’s judg- Court to look at Too many sexually explicit ment was affirmed. Coleman’s pictures? appeal was overturned. the case The judges said because Coleman was convicted of Coleman down-played the in- three counts of murder in that tensity of his affair with his he killed his wife Sheri and ● the hardware store receipt girlfriend, the photos were a sons Garret and Gavin. for paint was hearsay and direct reflection of his cred- Judge Richard Goldenhersh should not have been admit- ibility or lack thereof. It was wrote for the court, with ted. also noted that for Coleman Judges Bruce Stewart and There were other points of and his girlfriend, their Gene Schwarm concurring. the trial to which the defense genitals were blacked out in Coleman’s appeal was based objected, including informa- the photos. on what his attorney called: tion about internet computer “We don’t believe that two Red Bud City Clerk Karla Landgraf administers the oath ● wrongly entered evidence addresses. small, unredacted photos in of office to newly appointed Ward III Alderman David on handwriting and linguistics In the court documents, the the jury room were so seri- Friess. comparisons; judges noted that at one ous that it affected the fair- ● an unreasonable number of point, the jury sent out a let- ness of the defendant’s trial,” sexually explicit photos that ter stating, “We are a hung wrote the appeals court. Red Bud appoints were shown to the jury; jury.” Other notes were sent The court allowed hearsay ● hearsay evidence as to what out asking for other docu- evidence, said the defense. Sheri Coleman had said to ments. Some were not given The appeals judges said the Friess to city council friends; to the jurors. The court told five witnesses who testified ● a refused mistrial based on them to continue delibera- as to what Sheri Coleman the hearsay evidence; tions. had told them were properly Police Chief Dan Brotz will retire ● admitted, and there was no inadmissable spray paint Goldenhersh addressed each By Dana Martin An item tabled last month abuse of discretion by Judge evidence; of the defense’s arguments. Red Bud’s Ward III alder- until all paperwork was in ● Milton Wharton. They were a contention that the evi- As for the linguist who tes- manic seat, which was left order, a contract with Haier properly admitted under dence failed to prove Coleman tified, the court said the wit- open by the December resig- Plumbing & Heating to re- guilty beyond a reasonable ness, Dr. Leonard, relied on nation of Ronnie White follow- place water lines on Westfield doubt, and his experience-based observa- Continued on Page 5______ing White’s election to the Drive, Meadow Drive and Randolph County Board of Short Street, was approved. Commissioners, has been The project is not to exceed filled. $112,650. Port district is 50 years old in 2015 At Monday night’s city coun- Action on the contract was cil meeting, David Friess was tabled last month because all It will be “the year of the A book will be published appointed to fulfill the remain- of the paperwork was not in port” for the Kaskaskia Re- History will be with photos and history of der of White’s term, which order. gional Port District, which the past and present KRPD ends in April. Friess, a long- The public works depart- will celebrate its 50th anni- highlighted facilities and their impor- time Red Bud resident, is the ment was given permission to versary. tance to the economy, area sole candidate running for purchase a demo locator unit, KRPD was created by the throughout year and the world. It will be White’s seat. at a savings of 20 percent, for state legislature June 22, available to the public. Friess, a Republican, ran for $6,527 from Edenbros. 1965 with nine board mem- ties. All employees who work Randolph County state’s attor- An ordinance was approved bers appointed by the gover- KRPD partners with busi- on the rivers at port-owned ney in 2012 but was defeated amending utility deposits re- nor to provide and support nesses to facilitate existing or leased facilities will be by Jeremy Walker. ceived from Red Bud utility economic development along or expanding needs that can provided with a tee shirt Another change in personnel customers. Henceforth, resi- the waterways within the dis- include sites, infrastructure recognizing their contribu- is on tap for the city. Police dential customers who do not trict through plans, facilities and liaison with federal, tions to the success of the Chief Dan Brotz plans to re- own the property where they and regulations. state and local agencies. navigation project and to tire in 2015. He and Alderman live will pay a deposit equal That includes the Kas- Throughout the year, thank them for all they do Bill Hanebutt have set a goal to a bill for two months, based kaskia River and part of the KRPD will highlight the his- to keep the rivers opera- to have a replacement selected on an average for the previ- Mississippi River, encompass- tory of the facilities on the tional. for the council’s approval in ous 12 months. Any appli- ing more than 1,800 square rivers and their accomplish- An open house will be held April. The council approved cant operating a business will miles in Monroe, Randolph ments through news articles advertising the search during pay the same, but in neither and southern St. Clair coun- and events. Continued on Page 5____ February, which would allow case will the deposit exceed interviews to begin in March. $3,000. In addition, rather than fill- Upon either discontinuing ing part-time positions in the service or after 24 months, police department, Hanebutt customers can request, in Randolph adjusts employee said a full-time officer is be- writing, the return of their ing sought. Following com- deposit. Any balance owed to mittee meetings scheduled for the city will be deducted, with reimbursement for miles, phones January 22, Mayor Tim Low- the remainder returned to the By Dan Zobel six months. Holder explained that for ery said the city may call a customer. However, those Mileage rates and cell phone “In the past, Randolph years, employees would re- special council meeting to who participate in energy reimbursement dollar amounts County has always gone with ceive $70 per month to help approve hiring such an indi- assistance programs are not were approved at the January the IRS rate,” Holder said. “I with their bills. vidual to begin in February. eligible for a refund until 2 Randolph County Board of think it’s too high and would He said when the budget The council approved a con- their accounts have been Commissioners meeting. propose a rate of 50 cents per had its struggles, the board tract with the YMCA to oper- paid in full and closed. The rate paid to county em- mile.” did away with the reimburse- ate and manage the city pool Police department training ployees who travel for county Commissioner Ronnie White ment altogether for awhile, again in 2015. Revenue re- requests were approved for a business and training has been agreed with Holder, stating but recently it was set at $50 ports to the city from the one-day hazardous materials 56 cents a mile. that from what he has heard, per month. YMCA will be due the 20th of class January 7 and a one-day Chairman Marc Kiehna said gas prices will stay low for Sheriff Shannon Wolff said each month the pool is in op- class on blood-borne patho- the IRS has suggested the rate awhile. his office probably has the eration. gens February 4, both in be 57.5 cents per mile. The IRS The board approved the bulk of the people who use The council also approved a Evansville, for Carl Williams, rate is the maximum it can be change of the mileage rate, their own phones, especially reimbursement of $2,250 to Chris Hewitt and Todd Eh- before it has to be put on W-2s. based on the recent drop of the deputies. Wolff said there the Waverunners swim team, lers. Ehlers will also attend “I would suggest that we stay gas prices, to 50 cents per are only a couple of people fees the team was charged in an eight-hour juvenile law at 56 or go a little lower,” mile. in his office who do not need 2014 by the YMCA for staff- update class in Collinsville Kiehna said. New reimbursement rates them. ing during its use of the pool. March 2. The rate can be reset every six were also approved for cell County Clerk Pat Laramore Finance committee meeting Public works employee Don months. That is something phones for county employees and Circuit Clerk Sherry minutes from December 29 in- Buettner will attend a two- Commissioner Dave Holder be- whose phones are not county dicate that, in the future, the day class in Collinsville in lieves the IRS will change in issued. Continued on Page 5_____ matter will be reviewed on an annual basis. Continued on Page 5______Page 2 County Journal January 8, 2015

Chester Randolph court The following cases license, guilty, jail, busy have been terminated probation, court in Randolph County costs. circuit court. Ashley Otto of Red with Glen Brown of Bud, telephone ha- Sparta, driving on a rassment/lewd com- fires revoked or suspended ments, not guilty. Monday was a busy day for the Chester Fire Department. Chicken coop burns At 7:45 a.m., firefight- A chicken coop caught the coop caught some ers were called to Route fire at the crossroads of straw on fire. All but two 150 and Swanwick where York and Oakdale in of the animals were res- a car owned by Brian Ellis Grove at around cued. Batteau of Elkville had 9:30 a.m. January 6. The Ellis Grove Fire caught fire in the street. According to fire offi- Department was the only While Batteau was cials, a heat lamp inside responder. stopped for school traffic, smoke started pour- ing from the engine com- Chester firemen on the scene of the Beam fire on Kaskaskia Street Mon- partment. 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The alarm was home of Brian and Sarah Fri. 7:15 & 10:05 Fri. 7:20 & 9:25 Fri. 7:10 & 9:45 PG Beam. An electrical from the eaves of the at- home of Ron Clark. The sounded at 5:12 p.m. PG13 Sat. 1:15, 4:05, Sat. 1:20, 3:25, Sat. 1:10, 3:45, breaker tripped, and Sa- tic when firemen arrived, couple had taken warm, Vize told the fire de- 7:15 & 10:05 7:20 & 9:25 7:10 & 9:45 rah Beam flipped it back but they did not spray moist clothing out of a partment that she had Sun. 1:15, 4:05 & 7:15 Sun. 1:20, 3:25 & 7:20 Sun. 1:10, 3:45 & 7:10 on twice, but it tripped water on the house. dryer and placed it in a been burning leaves and Mon.-Thurs. 7:15 Mon.-Thurs. 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. 7:10 again then began mak- However, it rekindled plastic tote then left. thought the fire was out, THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE BIG PG HUNGER GAMES: ing a noise. at about 1:30, and fire- When they returned, but it spread to a small OF THE FIVE ARMIES She soon noticed men returned to the the house was filled with detached utility shed. HERO 6 MOCKINGJAY PART 1 PG13 Fri. 7:05 Fri. 9:30 smoke in the attic, and it scene. They sprayed a smoke because the cloth- The shed and its con- Fri. 7:00 & 10:00 PG13 Sat. 1:00, 4:00, Sat. 1:05 & 7:05 Sat. 3:30 & 9:30 was discovered that an small amount of water on ing had smoldered in the tents were destroyed. 7:00 & 10:00 Sun. 1:05 Sun. 3:30 & 7:05 Sun. 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 Mon. & Wed. 7:05 Tues. 7:05 Police blotters for the past week... Mon.-Thurs. 7:00 Starts Thurs. 1/15 - American Sniper - 7pm James Hinman, 62, of Donald A. Houchins, Jesse R. Johnson, 27, lice on a Randolph If your Marissa was arrested 49, of Sparta was ar- of Festus, Missouri was County warrant for fail- December 20 by Marissa rested December 30 by arrested January 1 by ure to appear in court police on a warrant from Sparta police for DUI. Chester police for driv- on a damage to property mind is St. Clair County for traf- He posted bond. ing on a revoked license, charge. 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Chester police were with residential bur- called to the 800 block of glary. However, in a West Holmes in Chester January 2 court hear- December 30, at ap- ing, Randolph County proximately 7 a.m., af- State’s Attorney Jeremy ter receiving a report of Walker downgraded the an intoxicated man charge to a simple bur- knocking on doors. glary. A male resident told “The building he alleg- the police that the al- edly entered was a de- leged perpetrator, Na- tached garage,” Walker than Seyler, 35, of said. “If it was an at- Chester, had entered tached garage, it would his home and also had have been considered entered his wife’s car. part of the house and Seyler was still at the therefore charged as a scene when police ar- residential burglary.” rived. Seyler was arrested Police believe Seyler three other times in was planning to drive the vehicle away, due to 2014 for charges such as the fact that the vehicle Nathan Seyler failing to appear in was idling at the time, court and meth possession. via remote start. Seyler fronted by the resident. is believed to have put He was arrested and “We’ll be seeking the car in gear, causing transported to the Ran- prison time if we’re able the engine to die. Seyler dolph County Jail. His to secure a conviction or allegedly exited the ve- bond is $50,000. a guilty plea,” said hicle after being con- Police charged Seyler Walker.

Marissa council discusses 90 DAYS SAME AS possible new water line CASH FINANCING! By Mike Trotter cil meeting. tacted the village re- See Store For Details. At the Marissa City In other news, the vil- questing changes. Council meeting Monday lage voted to purchase Cross recommended night, Councilman Paul a 2015 pickup truck Laura Baugher McMa- January Special Sinn made a motion to in- from Riess Ford at a hon to fill a vacancy on stall a water line along cost of $28,530. That the village council cre- BLACK METAL School View Road. was the only bid re- ated some time ago with Mayor Moe Cross was ceived by the village the resignation of Dan TWIN/TWIN not necessarily opposed even though several Rhodes. McMahon is to the idea but cau- dealers had shown in- the only non-incumbent BUNK BED tioned against rushing terest in bidding. who has filed for the into the project with- All liquor licenses upcoming election and $ 95 With 2 Twin out any idea of how were renewed by a vote is expected to be part of Mattresses $399 of 3-1 with Councilman the council in April. 199 Model 333-434 much it will cost. Sev- eral other council mem- Sinn voting against the However, what looked bers expressed some motion. Cross reported to be a mere formality Large Selection interest in the idea, cit- no recent problems was met with resistance PILLOW TOP QUEEN ing that area as one that with any of the license by Councilmen Sinn and MATTRESS SET QUEEN MATTRESS SETS could attract new resi- holders except for one Bryan Bingel, who cited dents in individual incident of Denny Ray’s an ordinance that re- houses or a subdivision. selling to a minor. quires the mayor to name $ 99 Special Buy $ 99 After discussing sev- While no decision has a replacement within 60 299 549 eral rumored residen- been made, some ad- days of a resignation. tial developments that dresses on East Drive A motion was made did not happen in the and Sunrise Drive may to appoint McMahon, SPARTA MATTRESS CENTER past, it was decided to need to be changed in but it did not receive a 113 West Jackson St. • Sparta • (618) 708-3006 (Located Across From City Hall) the future. Some of the second, so the vacant Thurs. & Fri. 11am-5pm • Sat. 9am-2pm • Sun. Noon-3pm ask the engineering Delivery firm of Rhutasel and house numbers are out seat will remain until Associates to provide a of sequence, making it the election. Available www.spartamattresscenter.com cost estimate for the difficult to find the The next council water line project. The proper house in emer- meeting will be held matter will be discussed gencies. The county’s Tuesday, January 20 again at the next coun- 911 Board has con- due to a holiday.

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Hooray for lower gasoline prices e start 2015 with things as country. prices might make Ameri- W some very wel- airline tick- Suddenly, cans want to drive more. come news. Gasoline ets, ship- A battle between Saudi the U.S. be- That will use up gas re- prices have plummeted. ping and came a big serves and could help get Who would have ever even food oil suppli- the price back up to previ- thought that gasoline have not Arabia and U.S. frackers er, and that ous levels of $3.60 or more would be priced below $2 gone down. helped cut a gallon. a gallon again? The main prices. U.S. frackers and small Prices are down 45 per- reason for It now ap- drillers might want to hold cent this year, and gas is the gasoline price drop is levels rather than cutting pears to be a battle be- the cheapest it has been the price of crude oil that it as has been the practice tween Saudi Arabia and on. As sure as oil prices go since 2009. has been in the $50 a bar- with OPEC countries in U.S. fracking and small oil down, they will go back up. Who knows? Some pre- rel range for quite some the past. drillers. All we can do is enjoy it dict gas will go to $1.50 a time. The price would go down, However, U.S. producers while we can and keep a gallon before this is all It has been said that so OPEC would cut pro- likely can’t survive on oil lot more money in our own over. Saudi Arabia, a major duction until the price selling for around $50 a pockets. Low gas prices One must wonder why world oil supplier, is keep- went back up. barrel. are one way to begin enjoy- associated prices for such ing its production at high Enter fracking in this All of these falling gas ing the new year. Some Dawgs I have known Grandma takes the wheel ecember 31st probably came close to ost grandparents would look like in the D marked my 67th sinking the Salukis that Mwill never refuse morning. Being 2 1⁄2, New Year’s Eve. I can’t year was against a babysitting opportu- A Kate sleeps through the say that very many of Abilene Christian. I re- nity. Grandmothers and night without a peep. them have been very Meacham call that it was played at grandfathers know from However, she’s on the memorable, 2014 in- Carbondale the night past experience how fast Musing go constantly all day cluded. I listened to SIU Madness the students left for children grow up. We long and drinks lots of lose to Missouri State, Christmas break. SIU will also cancel our own View fluids. 53-50, and congratulated struggled and won by plans just to get to watch When morning came, myself for staying home By John Meacham only three points. our grandchildren. By Martha Peebles she was standing up instead of going to Car- 1977 was the year the Over the holidays, Bill jumping on the crib mat- bondale to watch. Dawgs made their debut and I got lots of time tress, in a good mood No offense intended to against Louisville. The in the NCAA tourna- with Kate. My daughter left us despite being velcroed the current Saluki team. Cardinals had Wesley ment. It was also the On many occasions, enough daytime dia- to a huge, heavy and It’s improving under Unseld and Butch Beard year my brother got mar- the babysitting idea was pers, so our goal was to droopy 12-hour diaper. coach Barry Hinson, but and were rated second ried. I was to be the best spontaneous. Neither find nighttime diapers. It all became clear how I’ve seen better days, in the major college man. I was living in we nor her parents were There is so much infor- these diapers work. and I’ve seen better poll, just behind UCLA. North Carolina at the prepared, so a trip to mation on the diaper They wick moisture in- Dawgs. They had beaten the time and flew to St. Walmart was in order. package that it’s sen- side to some sort of fiber My first year at South- Dawgs by four points in Louis, then caught a bus There are certain things sory overload. that expands to gargan- ern was 1966-67, the year double overtime earlier to Carbondale. SIU had that, if used up, grown Finally, I found a box, tuan size on contact Walt Frazier, Dick in the season at Louis- beaten Arizona, 81-77, in people can do without, in size 5, that read: 12 with bodily fluids. Garrett, Charles Smith, ville, but when the Car- the first round of the like gourmet coffee Hours of Protection. The thing must have Ralph Johnson and dinals came to the SIU tournament and was to creamer, whitening This sounded appropri- weighed 5 pounds, but company won the Na- Arena, they lost 53-50. play Wake Forest that toothpaste and air fresh- ate for bedtime, but it true to its claim, it was tional Invitation Tourna- That’s still the best col- night. ener. makes you wonder what not leaking. It was a ma- ment at Madison Square lege basketball game Bill introduced me to However, running out it’s protecting, the child, jor aerobic activity just Garden in New York I’ve ever seen, and Nadine, his bride to be, of diapers and milk is a the crib—or is it a secu- tossing it into the trash City. I remember that Frazier is still the best and I said, “Nice to meet state of emergency. rity system for the entire can. the dorms emptied, and player. Of course, he you. Where’s the TV?” Purchasing disposable house? Getting her ready for students poured into went on to greatness in Unfortunately, the De- diapers is no small feat. Unfortunately, after we the day, I put on another downtown Carbondale the NBA. Dick Garrett mon Deacons scored 86 When did they become got them home and 12-hour diaper and her after the wins over Duke from Centralia did in that game, while the so expensive and com- opened up the package, shirt, jeans, shoes and and Rutgers. pretty well in the pros, Salukis scored 81. plicated? They are sized they were exactly like socks. We tried to tame I was home for spring too. I remember seeing Another victory that by numbers. The num- the daytime diapers I her wild hair but found break when the Salukis him score 50 points (and stands out in my mind bers correspond to a already had. My ques- she looks like Donald whipped Marquette in maybe a couple more) was over Butler Febru- weight limit, not for the tion was, “Who in their Trump if we use product the championship against Centenary. ary 17, 2007. It was amount they will hold right mind would leave and try to style it. She’s game. Greg Laun, Steve The only other game played in Hinkle Field- but for the weight of the a kid in a daytime diaper a kid who is much cuter Reiners and I jumped in SIU lost in ’67 was to house, which is a Na- child. There are also for 12 hours?” with the natural look. our cars, honked our Southern Methodist by tional Historic Land- many different brands Rather than another Besides, it wasn’t pic- horns and paraded two points. It beat St. mark. I had gone to and absorbency levels. trip to the store, we ture day, we were just through the streets of Louis, Wichita, Texas-El West Virginia to help Not since my days of chose just to make do. going out to visit some New Holland. Paso and UNLV, among my son Matt move back purchasing feminine Besides, it would prove relatives. The game I remember others. Oddly enough, protection have I been interesting to see just most from that year was though, the game that Continued on Page 5 more confused. what a 12-hour diaper Continued on Page 5 A useless telephone book Legal questions, answers ecently, I received lice headquarters for Illinois Law Now is videocassette record- training. This is in ad- R a copy of my very District 4 as being in an ongoing series of ers, portable digital dition to passing vi- own Randolph County Sparta. There is nothing short answers to com- music players, digital sion, written and road phone book published listed for state police in mon legal questions video disc players, tests. Currently, driv- by Eagle Publications of Editor’s Du Quoin, which is Dis- distributed by the Illi- video game consoles, er’s education for that Collinsville. trict 13, but there is a nois State Bar Associa- small scale servers, age group is optional. On the inside, it states Springfield number. tion and Illinois Press scanners, electronic Question: Can police that the book is for Ran- Space The book has a long Association. mice, digital converter search a handcuffed dolph and Monroe coun- list of state representa- Question: Is it lawful boxes, cable receivers, arrestee’s luggage? ties. It also states that By Jerry Willis tives, only one of which for bicyclists to ride satellite receivers and Answer: The Illinois the publishers include is in this area. That list- side-by-side? digital video disc re- Supreme Court has no guarantee that all of ing is for Dan Reitz with Answer: Illinois law corders. ruled that police can the information is free Verizon wireless, not an office in Sparta. Reitz says two bicyclists may Question: Is there a search an arrestee’s of inclusions or omis- Frontier. There is no list- was replaced by Jerry ride side-by-side as jury service exemption luggage after the per- sions. ing for Frontier. I guess Costello long ago, but long as the normal for business owners? son is handcuffed. The Boy, is that an under- we have to use the Fron- the book does not men- movement of traffic is Answer: The courts case it heard involved statement. tier phone book for that. tion Costello. not impeded. recognize that jury ser- failure to pay child sup- I went through the For Congress, John Moses Harrison is list- Question: Can I trust vice can sometimes cre- port. book and found all Shimkus is listed. There ed as our Illinois Su- using an online, do-it- ate personal or occupa- Question: Is it legal kinds of errors. is no mention of Jerry preme Court judge. He yourself document ser- tional hardships. Gen- to use a cartoon image The beginning of the Costello or Bill Enyart. died about 12 years ago. vice for my legal needs? erally, the jury commis- I found online for the t- book lists phone num- The secretary of state’s Faye Hughes is listed Answer: Online ser- sion will work with a shirts to be worn by my bers of government and office is listed as being as the regional school vices offering down- person to select a ser- son’s school soccer public agencies. in Coulterville, and all of superintendent. She has loadable legal docu- vice date that may be team? Right off the bat, the the Department of Cor- not been in that office ments may seem like a less of a hardship. Dur- Answer: While an book gives phone num- rections numbers are for at least six years. bargain now, but it may ing the selection pro- educational institution bers for GTE—the phone for facilities in Collins- Listings for schools in- have serious conse- cess, you will have the may use a work with- company. We haven’t ville, Highland or East clude Central School in quences for the future. opportunity to explain out permission for the had GTE for years. It St. Louis. There is no Walsh, St. Peter’s Making sure you your personal situation purpose of scholarship became Verizon, and mention of Menard or School in Evansville, have the right provi- to the court. or academic activity now it is Frontier. One even the Chester Mental Tilden Grade School sions in a legal docu- Question: I plan to under copyright law’s of the numbers listed Health Center. ment and that you un- start a home-based Doctrine of Fair Use, put me in touch with The book lists state po- Continued on Page 5 derstand them is criti- business. What should printing a school team cal. Only a licensed at- I know about local zon- t-shirt is not considered torney may provide that ing laws? an academic activity, so Policies Of The County Journal River Stages type of legal advice. Answer: Check local this particular use Question: Which zoning laws. Some pro- would not qualify. A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. Mississippi At Chester electronic devices hibit all businesses Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein Flood Stage 27 Ft. must legally be re- from operating in a resi- Owners/Publishers Dec. 31 ...... 10.7 cycled or reused? dential area. Others Sending PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY Jan. 01 ...... 9.9 Answer: Tossing have exceptions and 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 Jan. 02 ...... 8.7 electronic devices in take into consideration letters (618) 497-8272 Jan. 03 ...... 6.7 the trash or at the curb issues such as whether Send letters to the Jan. 04 ...... 6.6 is illegal. The Illinois the business type will editor to the County Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be Electronic Products be a nuisance to other Journal, P0 Box 369, published. 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Illinois 62272. boards, fax machines, driver’s education January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 5 Coulterville hopes to save money By Travis Lott Shaw said that would free that money would be solutely a last-ditch option. Mayor Steve Marlow ad- up money for other saved if the village started “All of us who work here dressed the Coulterville things, such as the cutting its own grass in wear multiple hats,” Shaw Village Board at its Janu- $113,000 bill for storm public areas such as the said. “The police chief 106 E. Pine ary 5 meeting about plans sewers. cemetery. and board members help Percy for this year. Another place the board Coulterville has tradi- with city maintenance. Marlow said the board is looking to cut is the loss tionally contracted out The police truck is actu- 497-2343 needs to seriously look for of water the village strug- landscaping jobs to private ally used as a utility ve- things that could boost gled with in 2014. entities. Last year, from hicle.” Tuesday-Friday 1pm-5pm revenue and save money. “We’re doing more de- just March to October, the In other news, the Saturday 11am-2pm “We’ve got to be creative tailed meter checks,” Mar- village spent $16,000 on board approved Harold with saving money and low said. “I think this time grass cutting alone. O’Rear as the public making money,” Marlow next month, it’ll tell us Marlow said the town al- member of the TIF joint said. “If we’re not grow- something.” ready has all of the equip- review board. ing, we’re dying.” Marlow said that many ment—it’s just a matter of The village’s Christmas Dirt For Sale The board hopes that vot- of the meters in Coulter- arranging people with the lighting contest win- ers will pass the half-cent ville are old, and the older time to do it. ners were George Miles, Road & Driveway Rock tax referendum in April, they get, the lower they Marlow and Shaw reluc- Harold Kirkpatrick and All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread which has proven to be read, which could cause tantly told the County Floyd Green for best profitable in other towns. these high losses. Last Journal that if all else fails, lights and Scott Rust, RED The tax revenue from the month, almost 20 percent the village will have to Bob Fox and Harold DOT RED DOT sales tax is limited to in- of the village’s water went start cutting services and Joines for best scenes. A frastructure use. How- unaccounted for. hours for village employ- total of $300 was award- CONSTRUCTION 30-Yard ever, Village Clerk Mary Marlow also suggested ees, which, they said, is ab- ed to the winners. Trash Dumpsters 826-4045 Available Appellate court...From Page 1______hearsay exemptions for cumstantial evidence jury to find that the de- As for the appellate intentional murder of a and that a reviewing fendant killed all three court, Coleman said it witness. court should not over- victims, and the judg- did not fairly address The court said the de- turn a defendant’s con- ment was affirmed. the appeal arguments. fense sought a mistrial, viction unless evidence Chris Coleman’s fa- “Our attorney says prece- which was denied by is so improbable or un- ther, Ron Coleman of dents could be set on al- Wharton, and that was satisfactory that it cre- Chester, reacted to the lowing hearsay evidence not an abuse of his dis- ates a reasonable doubt court’s decision. and the testimony on lin- cretion because the wit- of the defendant’s guilt. He said he thought the guistics,” Coleman said. ness (Sheri Coleman) The court said it could decision was “pretty Coleman said Chris has was unavailable because not say that in this case, crazy.” called him since the rul- of the defendant. The and Coleman had motive “Our attorney is upset ing was handed down. testimony of the five, and opportunity. about it,” said Coleman. “Are you serious?” said the court, was ad- Summing up the case, “The brief filed by the Chris Coleman asked on missable to establish a the court stated that no court was about the hearing the news. “I Tired Of Inept Retailers motive. errors or combination whole case and used didn’t do this.” And Deceptive Sales? See Me! The defense said the thereof were so grave hearsay evidence like it Coleman said the state had a weak case that they infected the was fact.” family’s next step could and didn’t prove guilt judicial fairness of the He said the 72-page be the Illinois Supreme FULL SERVICE beyond a reasonable trial. document should have Court, but they will have JEWELRY doubt. The judges said the been much shorter, con- to apply to the high The court said there state presented suffi- centrating only on the court to see if it will take CENTER was overwhelming cir- cient evidence for the defense’s points of appeal. the case. In Store Full Service • Custom MFG Great Style Selection • 10-18K & Platinum Since Loose Stone Service 1949 Excellent Prices • Remounting Medical cannabis Marissa blood drive Paul R. Wicker The Red Cross will hold Friedens United Church 301 W. Broadway a blood drive in Marissa of Christ, 820 N. Main. Steeleville, IL 62288 creative excellence apps are on hold January 12 from 2:30 to Donors are reminded www.wickersjewelry.com (618) 965-3413 6:30 p.m. to have photo ID. Medical marijuana has been legal in Illinois for The blood drive will be Snacks and sand- an entire year now. However, not a single patient in the lower portion of wiches will be available. has used any. Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Pilot Program is a four- year plan, and many patients are upset that 25 percent of that time has already been wasted by gov- If you die, ernment officials deliberating the terms of the pro- Red Bud council... gram. From Page 1______Governor Pat Quinn issued a statement over the weekend, saying that they were doing the best they February for his Illinois this month are the plan- will your could to move the program along. However, the state public applicator spray- ning commission meet- family be missed its mark on issuing licenses to cultivation ing license. ing at 7 p.m. January buried in centers and dispensaries. The public works de- 20, parks and recreation debt? partment will also be ad- The state had originally planned to have licenses at 6:30 p.m. January 27 Help protect your family with life insurance from awarded before the end of 2014 and begin supply- vertising for a general and economic develop- Modern Woodmen of America. Call today – I can help ing patients with medicine by spring 2015. part-time position. ment at 6 p.m. January you plan for life. The state received a total of 214 applications for Other city meetings 28, all at city hall. dispensaries and 159 for cultivation centers. Offi- DeAnnaAgent name M. Weinhoffer cials expect to grant only 60 permits for dispensa- IL(State) #17242314 Lic. (number) 1014Address Sharp Rock Road ries and 21 for cultivation. Applications are in for City, State Ava,Phone IL 62907 cultivation centers in Marissa and Pinckneyville. KRPD...From Page 1______618/967-1393Modern Woodmen email Earlier in 2014, the Pinckneyville City Council ap- [email protected] proved SI Farmacy’s request to use the old Tech- June 22 at the KRPD installed that night at nicolor Universal Media Services building to house office in Red Bud. KRPD No. 2 for Stanley a large medical cannabis cultivation operation. The Lower Kaskaskia Reeble, a past general The Pinckneyville project will provide 35 to 50 full- Stakeholders will host manager of KRPD. and part-time jobs that will start at around $10 per its annual barge trip for KRPD No. 2 was dedi- hour. contributors, guests cated as the Stanley L. Rosie Naumovski, a partner with SI Farmacy, said and members Septem- Reeble Facility in De- DIE0312 she is frustrated with how long it’s taking but un- ber 11. A plaque will be cember of 1985. derstands that the state wants to do this the right way. www.edwardjones.com “We’re at an advantage, because the building we chose is already built,” Naumovski said. “It shouldn’t take this long, but it is a complicated situation.” County board... At the same time Pinckneyville approved the fa- From Page 1______cility, the Marissa Cultivation Center received approval from the St. Clair County Board. Johnson each said they and $12 for three years, It is estimated that the Marissa facility will pro- are the only ones in their $8 for a non altered dog vide as many as 30 jobs to local residents. departments who get for one year and $18 for reimbursed. three years. “With the deputies, I These rates reflect a $3 think their jobs are more increase for one-year Willis... From Page 4______life-threatening than tags and a $4 increase mine,” Laramore said. “I for three-year tags. The and St. John’s School in The rest of the book is wouldn’t have a problem old rates had been in Baldwin. They are all filled with useless cou- paying them $70 (per place for about 10 years. Tax-free Income Is the defunct. pons and yellow pages month) and me less.” An intergovernmental I called the company advertising. The white Holder said there is no agreement was ap- Best Gift You Can Give and talked to the proof- pages are very limited, reason they could not proved with Steeleville ing department. The as many people are us- have separate reim- to acquire the county’s Yourself at Retirement. lady told me they get ing their unlisted cell bursement rates. files on its town so it can their information from phones rather than The rates were set at establish them with the internet. Right, and landlines. With an Edward Jones Roth IRA, any earnings are $70 for deputies and $50 their community. we all know if it’s on the This book would be for general county em- Steeleville will receive tax-free, and distributions can be taken free of internet, it’s certainly very good for starting a ployees. 1,176 parcels and data penalties or taxes.* You may even beneﬁt from correct. fire but not much else. In other news, rabies on them for $1 per par- converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. tag fees were increased cel. The parcels include after the board approved updated photography * Earnings distributions from a Roth IRA may be subject to taxes and a Peebles From Page 4______a proposal. for maps from recent 10% penalty if the account is less than ﬁve years old and the owner is Kiehna said Ed Braun, flyovers. under age 59½. When we arrived at our minutes later, someone the animal control war- Steeleville made the re- destination, she was else noted that her shirt den, has talked about quest in the fall, but the At Edward Jones, we spend time getting having trouble walking. was inside out. raising it, and he and county wanted to wait to know your goals so we can help you This was unusual. Nor- “Good job, Grandma!” the board have been in until the flyovers were mally, she’s off and run- was the statement of the discussions for about a complete. reach them. To learn more about why an ning and pretty coordi- day. Thank goodness year. The county has also Edward Jones Roth IRA can make sense nated. Someone pointed her diaper was on prop- The new rates will be made similar past agree- for you, call or visit today. out that her shoes were erly. At least, I really $6 for a neutered/spayed ments with Red Bud and on the wrong feet. A few hoped so. dog for a one-year tag Sparta. Steve Papenberg Alan G Gerstenschlager, Financial Advisor AAMS® . Financial Advisor Meacham From Page 4______1416 Sparta Center Drive . 714 S St Louis St Sparta, IL 62286 ler took home a 5. SIU tury team. Many of the millions upon millions Sparta, IL 62286 home. We stopped early 618-443-2047 618-443-5313 at a motel somewhere in beat Holy Cross and Vir- names on it bring back of folks have asked me Kentucky, and I made ginia Tech, then nearly more memories—Ashraf how my recent column sure the cable network upset Kansas, but Amaya, Darren Brooks, about Mister Buddy would carry the game Jamaal Tatum’s three- Chris Carr, Randal ended, since the last before I registered. point shot at the buzzer Falker, Shane Hawkins, couple of paragraphs Both teams were shoo- rolled off the rim. Butler Bryan Mullins, Matt were inadvertently left ins for the NCAA tour- beat Old Dominion, and Shaw, Marcus Tim- out of the newspaper. nament. This game Maryland then lost to mons, Kent Williams All I said was: Even would determine which eventual national cham- and more. Check it out though we may have team got the higher pion Florida. and remember the $5,000 invested in him, seed. SIU won, 68-64, At salukisports.com, you Dawgs in your prayers. we wouldn’t take $5,001

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The year 2014 saw 1980s. many deaths of note. Oscar Taveres, St. Listed by month are Louis Cardinal out- some of those, both local fielder. and national, who are no November longer with us. Mr. Acker Bilk, re- January corded the classic Perry County Deputy “Stranger on the Shore” Sheriff Chris Harvey, af- in the 1960s. ter a long illness. Alvin Dark once played Jay Traynor, the origi- for the Cardinals, Gi- nal Jay of Jay and the ants, Cubs, Phillies and Americans. Braves and managed the Phil Everly, half of the Casey Kasem James Garner Shirlie Robinson Jimmy Ruffin Giants, Kansas City/ Everly Brothers. Oakland Athletics, Pete Seeger, a folk Cleveland and San Di- singer who wrote “If I wife of Gordon McRae came to fame on “Mork ego. Had a Hammer.” and second Alice on and Mindy” but also Charlie Kelley, former Russell Johnson, the “The Honeymooners.” starred in many movies. mayor of Sparta and professor on “Gilligan’s April Movie stars, popular Lauren Bacall, actress founder of MedStar Am- Island.” Mickey Rooney, an and the widow of bulance. February Emmy winner and singers, local officials Humphrey Bogart. Jimmy Ruffin, brother Actor Phillip Seymour popular life-long actor. Richard Attenbor- of David Ruffin of the Hoffman, who once bril- Bob Hoskins, the actor ough, a British actor Temptations, who had liantly portrayed Tru- in “Who Killed Roger “Brady Bunch.” morning westerns in the who played a major role his own hit, “What Be- man Capote. Rabbit.” Don Zimmer, the feisty 1950s, “Range Rider” in “The Great Escape.” comes of the Broken Sid Caesar, one of May baseball manager and and “Buffalo Bill Jr.” September Hearted.” television’s pioneers. Don Etling, the former coach. James Garner, one of Bob Crewe, record pro- Ray Sadecki, 1960s Shirley Temple, a child mayor, board member Casey Kasem, host of American’s favorite ac- ducer for the Four Sea- southpaw pitcher for the star and later ambassa- and fire chief in Tilden. American Top 40 on radio tors, started his success sons and head of the Bob Cardinals. dor to the United Na- Merle Wente, a former and the voice of cartoon with the TV show “Mav- Crewe Generation that Mike Nichols, movie di- tions. Steeleville American Le- character Scooby Doo. erick.” recorded the hit, “Music rector and husband of Garrick Utley, a gion commander and Tony Gwynn, star August to Watch Girls By.” Diane Sawyer. former NBC news an- long-time chairman of player for the San Diego Don Pardo, the first an- Polly Bergen, actress Marion Barry, one- chor. the July 4 celebration. Padres. nouncer on “Jeopardy” and sometimes game time mayor of Washing- Jim Lang, a California Jerry Vale, singer and Eli Wallach, often and later “Saturday show panelist. ton, D.C. DJ better known as host the butt of many David played a bad guy in Night Live.” Joan Rivers, comedi- Diem Brown, TV per- of “The Dating Game.” Letterman jokes. westerns, including James Brady, the enne. sonality. Ralph Waite made Efram Zimbalist Jr., “The Good, The Bad and Ronald Reagan press October December many movies but was star of “77 Sunset Strip” The Ugly.” secretary who was shot Paul Revere, head of Mary Ann Mobley, ac- best known as the dad and “The FBI.” July during an attempt to kill Paul Revere and the tress and Miss America on “The Waltons.” June Former Congressman the president. Raiders who had many 1959. Delbert Hayer, former Ann B. Davis, played Ken Gray, who is a Ed Nelson, an actor hits in the 1960s. Singer Joe Cocker. mayor of Sparta. Schultzey on the old southern Illinois legend. who usually played the Jan Hooks, one of the Former Randolph March “Bob Cummings Show” Dick Jones, actor who heavy. funny stars of “Satur- County Treasurer Shir- Sheila McRae, the ex- and starred in TV’s played in two Saturday Robin Williams, who day Night Live” in the lie Robinson of Tilden. Chester tree donations update

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Breakfast, lunch menus MARISSA HIGH THURSDAY: Fish fillet, WEDNESDAY: January 12-16 potato salad, peaches. Cheeseburger, fries, Breakfast FRIDAY: Cheese pizza, strawberries. MONDAY: Breakfast carrot sticks, dip, mixed THURSDAY: Fajita pizza. fruit, yogurt. chicken wrap, black TUESDAY: Doughnut. beans, pineapple. WEDNESDAY: Biscuits, TRICO FRIDAY: Chicken strips, gravy, bacon. January 12-16 broccoli, mixed fruit, THURSDAY: Cereal. Breakfast cookie. FRIDAY: Sausage/ MONDAY: Breakfast cheese biscuit. pizza. HS, bagels, cream ST. MARK’S Lunch cheese. January 12-16 MONDAY: Toasted TUESDAY: French toast MONDAY: Ravioli or mini corn or pancakes. Cheeseburger, corn, dogs, lettuce salad, WEDNESDAY: Coffee mixed fruit, dirt dessert. mixed fruit, frosted cake, sausage. TUESDAY: Chicken creams. THURSDAY: Egg. HS, fajitas, carrots, TUESDAY: Country breakfast sundae. applesauce. fried steak or steak FRIDAY: Biscuits, gravy. WEDNESDAY: nuggets, mashed Lunch Hamburger, potato potatoes, gravy, peas, MONDAY: Cheeseburger, casserole, peas, pears. strawberry cups. tator tots, baby carrots, THURSDAY: Lasagna, WEDNESDAY: No pears. green beans, peaches, lunch. TUESDAY: Nachos, salad, butter dips. THURSDAY: Taco salad black bean salad, peaches. FRIDAY: Pigs-n-blanket, or nachos, 1/2 orange.. WEDNESDAY: Baked ziti, nacho cheese, baked FRIDAY: Chili or chili California blend, beans, peaches. dog, string cheese, mandarin oranges. celery, oatmeal cookie. THURSDAY: Chicken EVANSVILLE nuggets, broccoli/ January 12-16 MARISSA tomatoes w/dip, honey Breakfast ELEMENTARY carrots. MONDAY: Sausage, egg January 12-16 FRIDAY: No lunch. and cheese biscuit. Breakfast TUESDAY: Cinnamon MONDAY: Sausage/ COULTERVILLE toast. cheese biscuit. January 12-16 WEDNESDAY: Breakfast TUESDAY: Egg/cheese Breakfast pizza. omelet. MONDAY: Breakfast THURSDAY: Cheesy egg WEDNESDAY: French pizza. sandwich on English toast sticks, sausage. TUESDAY: Ham and muffin. Holiday luncheon THURSDAY: Cereal, cheese omelet. FRIDAY: Oatmeal, toast. The Marissa FFA helped at a holiday luncheon at the high school. In muffin. WEDNESDAY: Oatmeal, Lunch front from left are Cheyanne Miller, Nikki Hall and Sam Scheid. Middle FRIDAY: Cinnamon chocolate chunk muffin. MONDAY: Chicken row: Emily Wilkerson, Reesha Brevenue, Trevor Sinn, Brooke Inman, roll. THURSDAY: Cinnamon patty, bun, butter Audrey Wilson and Breanna Baum. Back row: Jamee Degenhart, Taylor Lunch roll, sausage. potatoes. Schreiber, Maddie Bollmeier, Bobby Fett, Katrena Jordan, Alex Dietrich MONDAY: Hot dog, FRIDAY: Pancakes, sau- TUESDAY: Chili, crack- and Nick Rushing. Photo by Carol Mercer fries, veggies, cherry sage. ers, carrots, celery, cookie bar. apple. TUESDAY: Chicken Lunch WEDNESDAY: Ravioli, patty, mashed potatoes, MONDAY: Chicken patty, bread, salad, fruit, iced Sparta library to host singer gravy, peas, mixed mashed potatoes, gravy. graham crackers. fruit. HS, ham and cheese melt. THURSDAY: Hot dog host Kouyate and pro- people for more than WEDNESDAY: No TUESDAY: Chili, bar, corn chips. vide opening music. 800 years. lunch. crackers, carrot sticks. FRIDAY: Grilled cheese, He sings the Kouyate is a descen- He is a holy man cho- THURSDAY: Chicken HS, breaded chicken. baked beans. dant of a clan family. sen at age 6 to memo- WEDNESDAY: Taco soft taco, mandarin He has played the Afri- rize the genealogy of salad, fresh fruit, choco- 800-year oranges, churro. SPARTA can harp and sung the his people. It is not late chip cookie. January 12-16 FRIDAY: Chili, written. crackers, string cheese, THURSDAY: Cheesebur- Breakfast oral history oral history of their celery sticks, ice box ger, tator tots. HS, BBQ MONDAY: Sausage, egg cookie. chicken. and cheese biscuit or FRIDAY: No lunch. cereal. of his CHESTER GRADE TUESDAY: Cinnamon January 12-16 STEELEVILLE toast or cereal. Breakfast January 12-16 WEDNESDAY: Breakfast African clan MONDAY: Pop-tart. 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Doors will open dances and reels. Waltz- down two old buildings The first white settlers at 7. es and polkas will also be of this area, the French, A cake with four beans played. The Ava City Council adults, $2.50 for stu- were Catholic. After ad- baked inside will be served Admission for the has taken steps to re- dents, including college vent, a four-week period to all the attending gentle- evening is $10 a person move two dilapidated Council hires students, and children of prayer, they began men around 9. The first to 15 and older. Patrons 14 abandoned houses on under 6 ride free. their Christmas celebra- find a bean is crowned the and younger will be West Davis Street. Curt Ehlers Handicapped individu- tion Christmas Day and king. He then selects his charged $5 and must be At its meeting Monday als and those on govern- as a ended with Ephiphany, queen. The court is se- accompanied by an night, the council ap- ment assistance also the twelfth day of Christ- lected with the remaining adult. The family price is proved a bid from JNL ride for free. part-time mas. beans. $30. Excavating of rural Ava Penny said the service The early residents of A separate cake will be The ball is sponsored by to tear down the struc- is available for anyone, policeman Prairie du Rocher, served to the younger the La Guiannee Societe, ture at 113 W. Davis. not just the elderly or settled in 1722, cel- gentlemen to select junior a nonprofit group dedi- The bid was for $1,500. and dispatch point for those who are handi- ebrated the end of the attendants. cated to keeping many However, the city will the Jackson County pub- capped, and can be used season with the Twelfth Music will be provided by local customs alive. also pay for two lic transit system if rid- for shopping trips, doc- Night Ball. Cousin Curtis and the The public is welcome dumpsters, which will ership in the Ava/ tor appointments, get- The tradition will con- Cash Rebates, an old-time to attend. Period cos- cost a minimum of $619. Campbell Hill area in- ting to work, school and tinue Saturday, January string band that features tumes are not required. That house is owned by creases. social or recreational 10 from 8 p.m. to mid- teaching and calling No outside liquor. Bill Momberger, for- David Penny, the needs. merly of Percy, now liv- managing director of There are no income ing in Lake City, Illinois. the mass transit dis- limitations. Mayor Shaun Reiman trict, said the district Following a closed ses- said the city was would consider open- sion, the council ap- Ellis Grove has new electricity pact granted a lien on the ing an office in Ava and proved the hiring of Action was light at the government’s accounts. obtain bids to replace the property by a judge. have one full-time em- Curt Ehlers as a part- Ellis Grove Town Board The town will pay .05163 roof on the village hall and The second property, ployee there. time police officer. He is meeting Monday night. per kilowatt hour begin- police department build- owned by Brian Kueker Penny said about 20 a former Jackson The board approved a ning in February supplied ings. of Ava, is located at 203 people in the Ava area County deputy. new contract with Select by Homefield Energy. The The next neighborhood W. Davis. The city attor- use the service now. He Ehlers will be paid $12 Energy to secure electric- contract is for one year. watch meeting will be held ney sent Kueker a letter did not say how many an hour. ity for the village The board also agreed to January 12. December 18 demand- riders it would take to The date for Ava’s ing that he repair the get an office opened in cleanup day could be house or demolish it. Ava, but he hopes to in- coming this spring. Kueker was given 15 crease public awareness Cleanup day normally days from the date of the of the program. takes place the second letter to comply. The agency currently weekend in May, but the The city has already operates 12 buses in trash hauling company declared the structure as Jackson County, but has asked the town to unsafe and intends to that will increase to 20 give the company three seek a court order to al- in the future. dates to chose from. low the city to tear it The rides must origi- The council decided on down and place a lien on nate in Jackson County, the second, third and it if Kueker does not re- but destinations can be fourth weekends in pair or tear it down him- out of the county. The May, but the final deci- self. cost for curb-to-curb ser- sion will rest with the Ava could be a pickup vice is $3 each way for trash company. 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Pinckneyville Steeleville chamber is seeking hospital spells nominees for citizen of the year

The Steeleville Cham- and continues in his tie” Harmsen, Denny someone who has de- out pay policy ber of Commerce is ac- memory. Hartel died Fulkrod, Darl Bol- voted unusual or ex- cepting nominations in 1997 and was later lman, Bob Reiss, Jim traordinary effort for With the changes patients are required for the 2015 citizen of chosen as the recipi- and Lorene Word, the betterment of the that are occurring with to make timely month- the year award, which ent of the award that Vicky Wathen, Wayne community. health care insurance, ly payments to avoid will be presented at year. Luedeman, Harry To submit a nomi- deductibles and copays further collection pro- the chamber’s annual Subsequent recipi- Ralhfs and Dave nation, send a letter are rising. ceedings. Insured pa- dinner in March. ents were Louis Berg- Mevert. or recommendation The award was es- Some of the awards Pinckneyville Com- tients can also apply mann, Clay Fortner, with supporting infor- tablished in recogni- Joe “Fred” McDaniel, were made posthu- munity Hospital re- for and be eligible for mation by February tion and appreciation Gerald Zacheis, mously. cently began contact- financial assistance, 16 to Chamber of of Floyd W. Hartel for Harry Kuhn, Eileen Nominees do not ing individuals who depending on house- Commerce, PO Box hold income and total his dedication to the Tegtmeyer, James have to be a business- are to be scheduled for 177, Steeleville 62288. elective services to medical bills the pa- village of Steeleville Beattie, Harold “Hat- person but should be work with them in ad- tient currently owes. vance of their date of If a patient is unable service to address to make the minimum deductibles and co-in- upfront payment, elec- surance that will be the tive, nonemergency Sparta plans pain management clinic patient’s responsibility procedures will be re- to pay in full prior to scheduled to allow the Dr. Vivek Manchanda, superior standard of dency, he conducted or on the date of the necessary time to ad- director of the Elpis Pain care by offering some of fellowship training in service. dress payment issues. Management Center in the newest and most ad- pain medicine at Uni- Hospital staff will Similar payment ex- O’Fallon, Missouri, will vanced techniques that are versity of Cincinnati, supply patients with pectations for unin- see patients at Sparta available through Dr. Man- Ohio where he mastered current information on sured patients will also Community Hospital’s chanda and our pain man- the most advanced tech- the amount of their apply. new pain management agement clinic,” said niques available for pain deductibles and co-in- Depending on the clinic starting Wednes- Sparta Community Hospi- management and was surance that is still out- patient’s prior pay- day, January 14 at 1300 tal CEO Joann Emge. chosen chief fellow in standing for the cur- ment history, 50 per- N. Market Street. Manchanda arrived pain medicine. The Uni- rent plan year. cent of the balance due Manchanda’s philoso- in the U.S. in 2001 and versity of Cincinnati is Patients will have the could be required on or phy is to help patients started research at the the oldest academic option to pay that bal- before the date of ser- manage acute and University of Califor- pain management de- ance in full at or before vice. chronic pain through a nia, Davis Medical Cen- partment in the United Dr. Vivek Manchanda the date of service and Uninsured patients multidisciplinary ap- ter in the gastroenter- States. are eligible for 20 per- proach. There are many ology department. His While at the Univer- receive a 10 percent dis- published extensively. count on the amount cent prompt pay dis- causes of pain, and research was aimed at sity of Cincinnati, He also continues to be due. If there is a balance counts for balances Manchanda feels treat- evaluating the safety Manchanda engaged in involved in the latest after the procedure, paid in full at the time ment must attack each and efficacy of various several research pro- the patient will have of service or can apply type and cause through drug combinations in jects. He has authored advancements in pain the opportunity to ob- for financial assistance different techniques. patients with Hepatitis papers for peer-re- management. tain a 5 percent dis- and uninsured patient Manchanda is well- C. viewed medical jour- “The ultimate goal of count on that amount discounts. known among his col- He was also involved nals, written chapters Sparta Community if it is paid off in full If there is a balance leagues for his strong in research during his in pain management Hospital’s pain man- within 30 days of the after the procedure, commitment to ethical internal medicine resi- textbooks and was in- agement center and Dr. date on their initial the patient will have patient care and com- dency at University of volved with teaching Manchanda is to pro- statement. the opportunity to ob- passion. He practices Nevada in Reno in the medical students and vide our patients with If the patient is un- tain a 15 percent dis- evidence-based pain man- physiology department. residents. the latest treatment able to pay the esti- count on that amount agement and avoids the His research was focused Manchanda is triple options and make them mated balance in full if it is paid in full use of addictive narcotic on pain signaling in neu- board certified, a dis- a functional member of on or before the date of within 30 days of the medications unless all rons. tinction held by less the society.” Emge other treatment options service, the patient can date on their initial After graduating from than 1 percent of prac- said. “We have set the have failed. internal medicine resi- ticing pain physicians, opt to pay 10 percent of statement. standard very high for A combined use of dency, Manchanda en- in pain medicine, anes- the estimated deduct- Unpaid account bal- our pain management ible/co-insurance due ances more than one nerve blocks, nerve ab- tered anesthesiology resi- thesiology and internal lations, surgical im- dency at the University medicine. clinic and are commit- or $100, whichever is year old and forwarded ted to making it a true to a collection agency plants, physical ther- of Missouri in Columbia. He frequently teaches greater. center of excellence for The patient will have are not eligible for fi- apy, exercises, psycho- While at Mizzou, he was at national and inter- the treatment of to sign a medical prom- nancial assistance. therapy, lifestyle changes actively engaged in re- national seminars on chronic pain for the issory note regarding This new process and medications will al- search in both pain groundbreaking topics payment of the remain- implemented by the hos- low the clinic to offer management and anes- in pain management, communities we ing balance, which pital assists patients by comprehensive ser- thesiology and was cho- such as spinal cord serve.” may be paid over a 12- holding early conversa- vices. sen as chief resident in stimulation and in- To make an appoint- month interest-free tions with staff regard- “We are very pleased anesthesiology. trathecal drug delivery ment or for more infor- plan. ing financial assistance to be able to provide a After completing resi- systems, and has been mation, call 443-2177. 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He said signs Carter also brought to Multiple street projects would go up all the way the council’s attention have been given the to Welge Drive. an idea to transform green light in Chester. Most everybody along part of Skateland into At the January 5 meet- the street has been spo- something that appeals ing, the city council ap- ken to, and they have more to high school stu- proved a street overlay not had a problem with dents. project for part of Swan- the idea. She said many chil- wick and to allow park- An ordinance will be dren 9 and under skate, ing on just one side of written and voted on at but those older show up East State Street. the next meeting. and just want outlets for A curb-to-curb overlay Chester Skateland’s their electronic devices. of Swanwick from Rob- hours of operation were Carter said she would ert to Lee streets was discussed. like to make some approved. The overlay Skateland manager changes to reach more will cost $93,835. Patti Carter said the teens. For example, she The city will get to- yoga program has now said there is room for a gether with engineers ceased after attendance batting cage, and she on the project. dwindled greatly. has heard that high In August, the council Skateland is open Fri- schoolers would like a The apple butter line at the Kuntry Kettle rejected bids for the day and Saturday for place to play pool. project because the bids open skating. Christian Even if changes are came in much higher skating takes place the made, there would still than expected. fourth Sunday of each be a floor for skating. Campbell Hill jelly factory An overlay project on month. Other special Page said Carter is not Riverview Boulevard events can be held on talking about a major from Henrietta to the Sundays. expense. He asked is back in full production cul-de-sac was also The climate-controlled Carter to walk him By Travis Lott ploys other people from “Our vision hadn’t brought before the coun- walking program, through Skateland to A rural Amish jelly fac- the surrounding area, but changed,” Yoder said. cil, but no decision was which is Monday-Friday show him where tory in rural Campbell it’s mainly a family effort. “The goal is to provide a made. from 8 to 10 a.m., was changes could be made. Hill is back up and thriv- The factory produces place for us to work with Alderman Michael talked about. Water superintendent ing again after fire de- apple butter, jams, jel- our family and serve the Blechle said before any- Carter said the pro- Tim Crow said the two stroyed the business lies, salsa, relish and Lord. We never consid- thing is done with the gram is beneficial to trucks the water depart- nearly a year ago. some pickles. However, ered it as an option to road, the sewer line has those, mainly seniors, ment has are getting Kuntry Kettle, located Yoder said that one of leave. We’re a part of the to be checked. who want take advan- worn out. The street at 178 Gordon Road, the factory’s main func- community family.” It was also pointed out tage of it. department’s plow burned to the ground in tions is packaging prod- Yoder said that, be- that curbing would have Collette Powley has trucks are also showing the early morning hours ucts for individuals who cause of the tragedy, a to be replaced, as much participated in the pro- some wear. of January 25, 2014. have recipes and want to deeper sense of commu- of it has crumbled. gram since it started. The water department “It was a total loss,” get their products into nity was found. Mayor Tom Page said She said it started out will keep one of the trucks said James Yoder, owner the market. “Through the loss, we the project might have with about 30 people a and get a new one that will of Kuntry Kettle. “We Yoder has been in busi- found that people care to be put on standby un- day but is down to 12- also be used by the street had to rebuild from the ness since 1986. The fam- and want to reach out,” til they know more 15, in part because department. ground up.” ily moved to Campbell Yoder said. “We want to about the curbing situa- many of the people have Crow said the truck Yoder said it took about Hill in 2002 from Arthur, do the same if we’re ever tion and the sewer. passed away. will be purchased five months to return to Illinois. in that position to help The project is esti- Powley said the pro- through a state bid. The partial operations. Now, Although some people someone.” mated to cost $92,851. gram was originally set bid came in at $27,210 the business is back to would have wanted to re- “Even though we had In other news, by con- up with RSVP. On Tues- for a Ford F250 ex- full capacity. locate after the fire, to start over, we look at fining parking to one days and Thursdays, tended cab. The cost was Kuntry Kettle is oper- Yoder said it never it as just another thing in side of East State Street, there are volunteers within in the water ated by Yoder and his crossed his mind to life to deal with and then it will make it easier for from RSVP who come. department’s budget. family. He said he em- leave the area. move on.” traffic, especially emer- It was agreed that the He said it will probably gency vehicles, to travel walking program would be April before the truck the street. continue, and operation arrives, and the street SWCD and NRCS warn of likely email scam Page said everybody is hours will remain the department will pur- The Soil and Water The link attached to is required for any federal basically already doing same. chase plows for it. Conservation District the email asks for a contract application. A and Natural Resources payment and electronic SAM registration is re- Conservation Service signature. quired for anyone receiv- Locals on SEMO dean’s list were contacted by nu- However, those two ing financial assistance registrations are free, through NRCS. Southeast Missouri State nifer Joost of Percy; Abbie Rachael Renner of Red merous people who and no one should pay The official registration University in Cape Gir- Lehman of Marissa; Bud; Sarah Stellhorn of have received an email for the update or first- website for DUNS is ardeau has named 2,478 James Burris, Taylor Evansville; Amber Joiner, asking them to update time registration or fedgov.dnb.com/webform. For students to its fall dean’s Cheek, Katelyn Mayer, Bethany Joiner, Kirsten their Data Universal submit to an electronic SAM, it is sam.gov. list. Emma Opp and Hunter Naas, Melissa Renner, Numbering System and signature request. Help screens are avail- The list includes Joshua Queen of Pinckneyville; Ryan Rhodes and Jamie System for Award Man- A DUNS registration able on both sites. Davitz of Rockwood; Jen- Samantha Moeller and Woodworth of Sparta. agement information. Chester hospital Saturday, Jan. 10 • 9pm-1am prenatal classes STUMP WATER SHINE Memorial Hospital in Chester holds prenatal 8 BALL POOL classes several times throughout the year for TOURNAMENT expectant families. Monday, January 12 The free classes are Sign Up 7pm • Play AT 8pm held in the conference Call For Details room and taught by Jill Arbeiter and Julie Hart- man. The next class will be Saturday, January 17 BERNASEK’S from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register for this or BAR & RESTAURANT another class, call 826- 501 East Buena Vista • Chester • 826-3155 4581, extension 1223. Mon.-Sat. 3:30pm - 1:00am Sun. 2:00pm - 1:00am 14th Annual Sparta Area HOME ChamberSHOW Of Commerce And Sparta Community Hospital HEALTH FAIR At The World Shooting And Recreational Complex In Sparta JANUARY 23, 24 & 25 FREE FRIDAY 5PM-7PM • SATURDAY 8AM-4PM • SUNDAY 11AM-3PM ADMISSION Sparta Community Hospital Health Fair Is Saturday Only

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SPARTA $ Compliments Of Sparta Area Chamber Of Commerce, 500 IN GIFT CERTIFICATES First National Bank Of Sparta And Sparta Banking Center. 1310 North Market St. • 618-708-3545 $ $ 250 WRIGHT GIFT CARD Compliments Of Wright Do-it Center 250 BUCHHEIT GIFT CARD Compliments Of Buchheit’s Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm • Saturday 8am-2pm First National BUCHHEIT’S Bank Of Sparta Home Show Is Sponsored By The Sparta Area Chamber Of Commerce January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 11 Chester pool committee wants any and all ideas By Dan Zobel Pete Spitler said he The facility would In its first meeting knows the route also have to be able to December 30, the Ches- Carbondale started out accommodate about ter swimming pool on to get the grant for 360 kids and 700 par- committee got off to a its pool. ents at any given meet. strong start in deciding Committee member It would need a large how to attack the old Valerie Blechle said the enough bath house, pool and what direction swim team representa- timing equipment and to take with ideas on a tives might be more bleacher seating. new pool. suited at looking into a Spitler added that Mayor Tom Page new pool. Swim team they could have some opened the meeting by representative Farrah kind of food offering so charging the commit- Runge is also on the adults could grab a bite tee with the vision he committee. Runge said to eat while kids are has set for it. He said she knows how to write swimming. everyone was selected grants. It was pointed out for specific reasons. Clark said the sub- that Salem’s new facil- Page said, first of all, committees would offi- ity is basic but has a he wants the commit- cially be decided at the slide and a well-done tee to come up with a next meeting. It is playground area. recommendation as to likely committee mem- One of the main what to do with the cur- bers will be on multiple things touched on from rent facility. subcommittees. the committee and “I am reasonably con- One audience mem- from those in the audi- fident that we won’t ber asked the board if ence was that whatever spend $5.7 million to it had been officially de- a new facility would in- bring it back to code,” cided that the old pool clude, it has to be some- Page said. was closed. thing that draws people Second, Page wants Clark said he did not to it. to know the costs, in- know if it was official, The committee was cluding grant money but it was believed to also asked about where available, that would go be. they thought a new fa- into a new pool or wa- “I would like to some- cility could go, but ter park if there is in- how preserve its his- Clark said things are terest in one. With that, torical significance,” still too early to know if a new pool is recom- Spitler said. “Hopefully about that. mended, Page wants we can preserve that in Steve Sympson, who the committee to keep some way. We can find was on a committee operational costs in some way to repurpose charged with doing a mind and to bring forth it.” feasibility study in 2010 what they would be. The board passed a on the location of a new “Take your time,” motion to bring to the pool, said the commit- Page said. “Have meet- Chester city council: to tee might want to re- ings frequent enough officially close the old visit that study. He said to see progress. If we facility as a pool, to in- the study included vari- fall, we get back up. vestigate what to do ous locations and “I appreciate the time with it and to explore prices. it will take for this options for a new facil- In terms of the old fa- group to get together ity. cility, Clark welcomed and hash everything At the council’s Janu- any and all ideas to the Bost sworn in out.” ary 5 meeting, Page floor. At that point, Page said the pool is offi- Committee member Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, left, was sworn into Congress from the left to let the commit- cially closed as a pool. Larry Soellner said the Illinois 12th Congressional District Tuesday. He defeated Democrat Bill tee begin its meeting. One of the things dis- architecture class at Enyart in November. “I am truly honored and humbled to be a part of the Committee Chairman cussed at the commit- SIU could come check 114th Congress and to go to work on behalf of my constituents in Donald Clark opened tee meeting is what the it out and offer opin- southern Illinois,” said Bost. He said he wants to encourage job growth, by saying the commit- swim team would need. ions by putting a fresh reduce overregulation and end dysfunction in Washington, D.C. With tee should do what the Blechle said the new set of eyes on it. Bost are his wife Tracey and House Speaker John Boehner. mayor suggested. facility would have to Committee member Clark wants to break host meets and allow Gwendy Garner stated the committee up into the team to have effi- that something should smaller committees to cient practices. be salvaged. Tree of Hope drive continues The next pool com- work on each specific Typically, this means The Sparta Commu- elevated so traffic can guests and sales in the mittee meeting will be point Page brought to the pool has to have six nity Hospital Tree of see it from both ways. gift shop. Tuesday, January 27 at the table. to eight lanes 25 meters Hope has raised $7,815 The sign will benefit The Tree of Hope will 6 p.m. at city hall. Committee member long. toward a new message all areas of the hospital end January 31. To con- board to be constructed and display various tribute, send a check to on hospital grounds. types of messages, in- Tree of Hope, PO Box 75, Evansville zoning board The modern LED cluding health screen- Sparta, IL 62286 or drop message board will be ing reminders, special it off at the hospital. delays action on chickens Open By Dana Martin that person’s permit The subject was being revoked and the House DAN COLVIS chickens. Board goes animals taken away. Financial Advisor The Evansville Zon- Resident Sheri Zwei- Theatre to ing Board held a public into gart Green said she hearing Tuesday night thought the board, as to review its findings well as the town board, perform on a possible amend- possible should look at whether The Open House The- ment to an ordinance the ordinance change atre in New Athens will perform “Love By The that prohibits farm ani- illegal would improve prop- 1201 Swanwick Street • Chester • 826-3038 mals in town and hear erty values. With so Bolt” at Progressive Securities and advisory services offered through SII Investments, Inc.®, public comments on many places cleaned Grange January 15-18. member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. the keeping of chick- closed up over the past sev- The performance will ens. eral years, she said, be preceeded by a din- Thirteen people at- session values have gone up. ner at 6 p.m. Saturday tended, including May- Kempfer said that and noon Sunday. Com- or Craig Valleroy and and R-3 zoning dis- was considered, but the bination tickets for the OPENOPEN HOUSEHOUSE THEATRETHEATRE Trustees Kenny Kemp- tricts, with the fewest board felt that, in many dinner theatre will cost fer and Rick Zweigart. in R-1. Kempfer said it ways, coops and chick- $20 for adults and $12 LOVELOVE BYBY THETHE BOLTBOLT Zoning board Chair- would be possible to en runs would be no for children. It’sIt’sIt’s HilariousHilariousHilarious MaterialMaterialMaterial man Darren Kempfer limit permits in R-1 to different than dog pens, Performance tickets said he and fellow mem- only one or two out of which aren’t as heavily cost $10 for adults, $8 January 15-18 bers had gone through the maximum allowed regulated as those pro- for seniors and $7 for French comedy to be performed at Carbondale’s ordi- overall. posed for the chickens. students. Tickets may be Progressive Grange, 308 S. Jackson, New Athens nance that deals with Resident Charlotte Huelsmann said that purchased at the door, and you may call 475- DINNER INCLUDES: THURSDAY & FRIDAY TICKETS keeping chickens with- Hendrickson told the anyone with a previous Pork Sausage, Adults - $10 Seniors - $8 in the city limits. The board she was opposed code violation would 3248 to have tickets Mashed Potatoes, Students - $7 board edited that ordi- to amending the ordi- not be allowed to get a held. Sauerkraut, Green nance to better suit nance and brought a permit. Those who rent Open House Theatre’s Beans, Applesauce, DINNER TICKETS next production will be Cranberry Sauce, Saturday (6pm) & Sunday (Noon) Evansville. petition with more than would have to have the Dessert & More Adults - $20 Children - $12 For example, Carbon- 40 signatures from fel- property owner apply “Burgertown.” Audi- dale allows a maximum low residents who don’t for a permit. tions will be held Satur- Reserved dinner theatre tickets available. of 20 households to want chickens in town. Resident Julie Loh- day, January 10 at the Call 618-475-3248 to have tickets held for keep chickens. Kemp- Board member Tam- mann said she would Multi-Purpose Center any night or find out more information. fer said the board felt my Huelsmann asked like to see chickens al- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evansville’s maximum Hendrickson about lowed. of allowed permits their greatest concern “I drive to Sparta now should only be five or in allowing chickens. to buy free-range eggs,” six and issued on a first- Hendrickson said said Lohmann. The Manor Family... come, first-served ba- many remember when She said it didn’t sis. farm animals, such as mean she would apply Eighty-five-year-old Verdelle Thies from Campbell Hill Any Evansville ordi- goats and chickens, right away, if ever, but is back at The Manor. “I was here before but left and nance would be strin- roamed free in town. she would like to have went somewhere else. I’m back! It feels like home gent, requiring an in- They also worry that that option. here,” said Verdelle, who has lived at The spection by zoning ad- people who already Resident Kent Wall Manor for nearly a year. ministrator Jonathon don’t care for their also said he doesn’t Koester prior to a per- homes or yards would want to have chickens, Verdelle said she really likes living at The mit being issued. A per- not properly care for but he felt residents Manor. “They take very good care of me mit would cost $25, the chickens. should have the option. here and help with whatever they can. If with an annual inspec- Resident Joy Kessler A straw vote of attend- I want to go someplace like to a doctor’s tion and a $10 renewal said there were also ees resulted in half for appointment or church, they take me. fee. those who remember and half against the Those things are very important. They Coop sizes, a maxi- the foul odor. change to allow the also take me shopping if I want to go. mum number of laying “Our property taxes animals. One person If not, I can give them a list and they hens allowed and the are more than $3,000, didn’t have an opinion get it for me,” said Verdelle. size of a fenced running so I’d hope I wouldn’t either way. area were discussed, have to live with chick- The zoning board Verdelle also enjoys walking the along with the maxi- ens,” said Kessler. then went into a ques- grounds when the weather permits and mum amount of ma- “Any change to the tionable closed session participating in the activities provided. nure allowed to accu- ordinance will be very to finalize its recom- mulate (three cubic stringent, very spe- mendation for the town feet). Kempfer said that cific,” said Kempfer. board. To visit and take a tour of our facility call Shelley to set up an appointment. amount of manure He said the board The town board Shelley Bollman, R.N., Administrator www.manoratcraigfarms.com would require cleaning would recommend that should have that rec- every couple of days. between Koester, the ommendation at its THE Resident Howard code enforcement of- regular meeting Janu- Gallois suggested that ficer and the animal ary 12. Keith Kempfer the board consider control officer, two is expected to be ap- regulating the number complaints of foul odor pointed as the new code MANOR AT CRAIG FARMS of permits that would or chickens running at enforcement officer at 3030 State St. • Chester • 826-1400 be allowed in R-1, R-2 large would result in that meeting. Page 12 County Journal January 8, 2015 Military-type challenge medals Revenge porn turn into Sparta FD fundraiser now a felony By Dana Martin rie among a group of Sparta fireman Chad people. They are com- Governor Pat Quinn makes the non-con- Harvey had a unique monly known as chal- signed a new law De- sensual dissemination idea for his fellow de- lenge coins. cember 29 that makes of private sexual im- partment members this If a challenge is made it a crime to distribute ages, also known as year—a military-style and everyone has his private images with- revenge porn, a Class challenge medallion medallion, the chal- out a person’s consent. 4 felony. bearing the fire depart- lenger loses and is re- The law seeks to Quinn also signed ment’s patch and slo- quired to treat every- combat the growing Senate Bill 2809, a gan on one side and, on one present to a drink epidemic whereby new law that will help the other, recognition or lunch, for example. former romantic part- terminate the pension of the department’s If at least one person in ners circulate private, benefits of public em- 150th anniversary, the group doesn’t have pornographic images ployees convicted of which is this year. his, he loses and must of the other person. felonies. Both new laws “Chad took care of ev- treat everyone present. Senate Bill 1009 are effective June 1. erything and made a “It’s something for all donation to the depart- of us to carry in our wal- ment so every member lets, and then any of us got one,” said Chief can make a challenge Pom-pom girls win Brian Adams. “Since a to see who has it with The Pinckneyville the contest. minimum order was re- them,” said Harvey. High School pom-pom The squad’s remaining quired, we’re selling If collectors would girls competed in the January schedule is: the surplus as a fund- like to buy a medallion, Belleville East IDTA Re- ● Saturday, January raiser.” they are for sale for $20 One side of the medallion bears the Sparta Fire gional January 3. 17, Marion IDTA Re- Harvey, who also each. They are gold- The squad won first gional Department’s patch and slogan. works for MedStar plated, with enamel place in the Class A jazz ● Saturday, January Ambulance Service, work on the front. division and qualified 24, IHSA Sectional at said some current vol- “We’ve posted it on the Contact any fire- while supplies last at for the state contest. Effingham St. Anthony unteers and some of his department’s Facebook fighter to buy a medal- the department’s bar- They also placed second ● Saturday, January family members have page, and a lot of us have lion. Adams said they becues and other fund- in Class A kick and fifth 31, IHSA State at Bloom- medallions similar to shared that information will also be available raisers this year. in the IHSA section of ington this from the military on our own pages,” said branch in which they Harvey. served, and the local Because of social me- National Guard has dia, Harvey said that HEALTH FAIR PREREGISTRATION FORM shared them with mem- last week, a state bers of the community trooper from Iowa pur- Sparta Community Hospital to promote camarade- chased one. Health Fair - 2015 Saturday, January 24, 2015 Eagle Fest at the World Shooting And Recreational Complex - Sparta, IL PLEASE DO NOT BRING THIS FORM TO THE FAIR. IT IS FOR PREREGISTRATION ONLY AND lock and dam MUST BE PROCESSED ONE (1) WEEK IN ADVANCE TO REDUCE YOUR WAIT. The Kaskaskia Eagle walks upstream and Preregistration is requested but not required. You may drop form off at the hospital admissions desk, Fest will be Saturday, downstream from the fax 618-443-1349, February 7 from 9 a.m. dam. Mark mail to: Health Fair Screenings to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Tours of the lock and Your Calendar Sparta Community Hospital dam and hiking on the 818 East Broadway, Sparta, IL 62286 Costello Lock and Dam SATURDAY, or Email it to [email protected] near Modoc. Confluence Trail will be JAN. 24 Please Print. You will not receive a confirmation, so please mark the date on your calendar. Eagle watching with available. spotting scopes will take Families and leash- trained dogs are wel- place at 10, 11 and 1. Ex- Last First Middle Birth perts will have knowl- come. Name______Name ______Initial ______Date ______/ / edge of other eagle nest- Lunch from a local eat- ing sites nearby. ery will be offered for a Mailing ❒ M The Natural History suggested donation of $5 Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Sex ❒ F Education Company of per person. ❒ the MidSouth will pre- For more information or Phone Do You Have A Yes Number ______Primary Care Physician? ❒ No sent physics of flight, a directions, call the Kas- new event, at noon. kaskia River Project office When Available, Would You Like To❒ Yes If Yes, Email Attendees can also at 284-7160 or email Receive Health Event Info. By Email?❒ No Address ______take short interpreted [email protected].

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Built as a water supply Kinkaid Lake’s future By Jerry Willis Back in the 1960s, a potable water supply Continuous was on the agenda for northern Jackson Coun- sediment ty. The idea was to build a lake that could be tapped for residential problem and business needs. Kinkaid Lake con- tershed. Four creeks struction was started in that empty into the lake The west side of the Route 151 bridge is now a marsh rather than a lake. 1968, reached its pool also carry silt. level (the depth at the Much of the capacity spillway) in 1970 and has been lost due to The lake provides wa- farming, vegetation buf- was completely filled by shoreline reduction. ter to 13 water districts, fer strips, water and 1972. Immediately, sedi- Just last summer, Lou municipalities and rec- sediment control with Who uses Kinkaid water ment started flowing Stratt of the Kinkaid reation areas. It also pro- basins, grain waterways Municipalities into the water. Area Watershed Project vides leisure activities and dry dams, accord- Murphysboro, DeSoto, Elkville, Ava, Campbell Today, the lake contin- told the Ava City Coun- for a big region of south- ing to Guthman. Dry Hill, Willisville and Gorham. ues to fill with sediment cil that the depth of the ern Illinois. Much of the dams are small obstruc- from the surrounding water at the dam was recreational use has tions that slow down Water districts hills, creeks and farm- originally 85 feet. Now been lost on the Ava end running water so the Murdale, Oraville, Elverado and Washington lands. it’s 65 feet. due to the sediment. The sediment can settle onto County Water Company. Studies have been con- A total lake restoration port of Ava no longer ex- the ground before reach- ducted, meetings held budget has been esti- ists. ing the lake. Others and concern expressed, mated at $8.5 million. Conservancy district “The goal is to stabilize Kinkaid Marina and Lake Murphysboro. but sediment continues Dredging would be $5 manager Ryan Guth- the soil,” said Guthman. to flow into the lake at a million, which is much man said the purpose of Dredging would be ex- Boils down to rapid pace. more than it cost to build his office is to preserve pensive and shouldn’t All told, the lake serves about 30,000 people In an Illinois EPA the lake. the lake. even start until the ero- with potable water. study several years ago, The lake covers 2,350 “We are seeking $1 sion is controlled, ac- it was noted that 51 per- acres with parts of the million in funding to cording to the EPA recent of the storage ca- watershed managed by work on private and port. Another factor of pacity of the lake had the Illinois Department public ground,” said dredging would be dis- been lost due to 1.16 mil- of Natural Resources Guthman. “We will tar- posal of the lake mate- few years ago, and about the sediment. lion cubic yards of sedi- (4,000 acres), U.S. For- get the watershed.” rial. 40,000 feet of shore has “We’re not making ment, most of it on the est Service (5,000) and Guthman said that be Guthman said the lake been protected with rip large lakes like this any- Ava end of the lake Kinkaid Reed’s Creek it a small pond or a large will never completely fill rap and a filter fabric more,” said Martin. “It is around the Route 151 Conservation District lake, sediment will al- in partly because of that disperses waves. important to have the bridge. It was estimated (300). The watershed ways be a factor. work that has already Jackson County soil water. People need to that some 36 percent of covers 38,000 acres, and There are ways to re- taken place. Guthman conservationist Scott work together to limit the sediment comes the lake has 90 miles of duce sediment, such as said a shoreline stabili- Martin said people must the sediment. We have to from gullies in the wa- shoreline. land terracing, no-till zation project started a work together to reduce do it.”

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By Dan Zobel Chester wins opener in Lady Jacket Mid-Winter By Dan Zobel Chester amped up its pressure in the Trico wins; third quarter January 6, and the Lady Yellow Jackets turned Sparta falls Marissa-Coulterville turnovers into points, end.” en route to a 45-29 The Lady Meteors first-round victory in gave themselves the Lady Jacket Mid- plenty of chances as Winter Classic. they worked hard on “It’s a win,” said the offensive glass, but Chester coach Connie Marissa-Coulterville Clendenin. “The girls could not capitalize worked hard. We had and shot just 4-of-19 in a sloppy second quar- the third quarter. ter. We went in at the “We have to get half and talked about some ugly-type bas- how we had to clean it kets,” Degenhart said, up and couldn’t afford “baskets where we’re to have quarters like battling and working that. hard. We got a lot of “We picked up our offensive rebounds, we intensity in the third. just couldn’t put the We just seem to run ball in the hoop.” out of gas in one quar- By the end of the ter each game. We third, Chester led 35- have to keep at it all 21. The Lady Meteors four quarters.” out-rebounded Ches- The Lady Yellow ter 11-10 in the period. Jackets will battle The Lady Yellow Jack- Trico Thursday at 7:30 ets still held a 32-30 ad- p.m. in a semifinal vantage on the boards matchup. The winner for the game. will play either New “We have rebound- Athens or Dupo Satur- ing drills we work on day at 5:30 in the in practice,” Clende- championship game. nin said. “We about The Lady Meteors lost this game on the will face Valmeyer inability to rebound Thursday at 6 p.m. in the ball on defensive the loser’s bracket. end. We’ll definitely Sparta also dropped a work on it in practice first-round game, los- before Thursday.” ing to Dupo Monday. Chester raced out to The Lady Bulldogs an early 9-2 lead when played Elverado Middendorf scored in Wednesday. transition on a pass In Chester’s win, the from Logan Colvis. Be- Lady Yellow Jackets fore that, Dillow suffered through a 2- Chester’s Deanna Hohgrefe attempts to split a pair of Marissa-Coulterville defenders Tuesday knocked down two of-7 second-quarter in the Lady Yellow Jackets’ victory. straight shots, includ- shooting performance ing a 3-pointer. that also included be a problem recently. quarter. been struggling a little really kicked it in.” The Lady Meteors turning the ball over “My complaint will Morgan Atchison bit, but she’s been The Lady Yellow turned the ball over on eight times. be on the defensive scored in the lane to coming in and doing Jackets outscored the six of their first nine The Lady Meteors, end. We weren’t in- make the score 20-11 some extra shooting Lady Meteors 4-3 over possessions and 19 though, could not take tense enough. We after Chester’s press sessions. I think it the next three minutes times in the game. advantage, making struggled to keep forced a turnover. paid off tonight.” before McKenzi Chester coughed the just 2-of-11 field goal them out of the paint. Chelsea Hill an- Chester went up 26- Rucker delivered a ball up 26 times. attempts in the same When they reversed swered with a jumper 13 at the 5:35 mark of dagger with a deep 3- The Lady Yellow time period. Chester the ball, we struggled for Marissa-Coulter- the third after Haley ball, giving Chester a Jackets led 16-6 two (6-6) led 17-11 at half- to rotate. That’s why ville (2-15), but Kaitlyn Middendorf scored 33-16 advantage. minutes into the sec- time. you get the results you Dillow came right back-to-back buckets “We have to turn up ond quarter before “We had some good get.” back with a bucket in- around the rim, in- the defensive inten- Marissa-Coulterville looks,” said Marissa- The Lady Meteors’ side for two of her cluding one off of a sity,” Degenhart said. put together a 5-1 run Coulterville coach defensive woes, game high 12 points. steal. “We have to play to close out the period. Darin Degenhart. “Of- coupled with turn- Dillow finished 5-of-9 “She got in there and harder on that end of The stretch included fensively, we ran our overs against from the field, includ- got a couple of steals,” the floor. I think the buckets from Taylor stuff pretty well. We Chester’s full-court ing a 3-pointer. Clendenin said. “She points will come with Schreiber and a driv- had some trouble fin- pressure, allowed the “Dillow kicked it in, has some speed, and that. It’s a little easier ing lay-up by Kyla ishing around the Lady Yellow Jackets to shooting wise,” Clen- she can turn on to when you’re working hoop, which seems to pull away in the third denin said. “She’s force turnovers. She harder on the other Continued on Page 15

Knop signs letter with Baseball and Rend Lake Justine Knop will softball news continue her volleyball career next SIUA evaluating the start of year at Rend Lake 18U fastpitch league College after re- The Southern Illinois Umpire’s Association cently signing a is evaluating the start of a 2015 traveling girls letter of intent. 18U fastpitch softball league. Pictured from left The organization will coordinate game in the front row times, provide ASA rules and league awards are Knop’s broth- and a league tournament. er Kaleb, father An organizational meeting is to be arranged. Scott, Justine, mo- For more information, call Lisa Cuocci at ther Janice and 513-0326 or Cory Hastings at 318-1639. Steeleville coach Lesley Holloway. Steeleville youth baseball/softball meeting Back row: Princi- An organizational meeting for the Steeleville pal Jennifer Ha- youth baseball and softball program for the gel, Rend Lake upcoming season will be Sunday, January 11 coach Sara Crews at 7 p.m. in the Steeleville Legion conference and club coach Dr. room. Renee Rheinec- All coaches and anyone interested in the pro- ker. gram are encouraged to attend. Pinckneyville defeats Waterloo; Trico blows lead in key game Pinckneyville 36 ference play. at halftime, but Red and Chase Ebers led late Bulldog run Janu- ter and 35-13 at half- Waterloo 32 Christopher capital- Bud (2-11, 0-4 Cahokia- Steeleville (3-8) with 10 ary 2 and defeated time. The Meteors lost Both teams clamped ized with a 23-of-26 Mississippi) played points apiece. Sparta at home in more ground in the down on defense Janu- night at the free throw even with the Midgets Trico 70 SIRR Mississippi play. third and trailed 47-19 ary 6, but it was the line. The Pioneers (9-4, in the third and were Zeigler-Royalton 22 Drew Kordys heading into the final Bulldogs who came 2-1 BDC West) were only outscored by two The Pioneers shut knocked down a Bull- period. away with the just 7-of-21, including in the fourth. out the Tornadoes 19-0 dog 3-pointer to cut Du Ryan Howie led the nonconference victory missing all six at- No Red Bud statis- in the second quarter Quoin’s lead to two Meteors with 12 points at home. tempts in the fourth. tics were available. January 2, and Trico with 1:09 remaining. on 5-of-11 shooting. Nolan Luke scored Christopher (12-1, 2- Sparta 56 jumped out to a 41-7 After Jordan Matt Reuss added nine 13 points to lead all 0 BDC West) took its Steeleville 33 halftime lead, en route Showalter made 1-of-2 points. scorers, and Tristan first lead of the game, Devin Brown led the to a blowout Black Dia- Indian free throws, Waterloo 47 Fisher added 12 for 53-52, when Luke Bulldogs with 15 mond Conference Seth Ferguson had a Sparta 33 Pinckneyville (12-3), Saeger nailed a 3- points January 3, and West win on the road. chance to tie the game Sparta battled hard which made 9-of-13 pointer from the cor- Sparta used a 17-6 ad- Ryan Myers and but misfired on a cor- with Waterloo in the free throws. ner with 1:24 to play. vantage in the first Chase Rednour each ner trifecta. fifth-place game of the Pinckneyville led 8-6 Jake Chapman quarter to help do scored 12 points for Ferguson finished Freeburg/Columbia after one quarter, 14-12 scored a game high 25 away with the War- the Pioneers, who shot with 12 points, and Tournament Decem- at halftime and 24-22 at points for Trico. Chase riors at home in a 49 percent in the first Dodson added 11 for ber 30 but did not find the end of three quar- Rednour chipped in nonconference affair. half. Sparta, which made enough offense to win. ters. 17. The Bulldogs (7-8) Eleven Trico players just 10-of-20 shots at Sparta trailed 25-14 Christopher 66 Freeburg 50 extended their lead to scored, and the bench the charity stripe. after two quarters be- Trico 60 Red Bud 42 25-10 at the half and accounted for 26 of the Christ Our Rock 56 fore pulling within The Pioneers built Jacob Mueller had it out to 41-17 Pioneers’ 29 points in Marissa-C’ville 31 nine, 35-26, after three. an 18-2 lead January 6, scored 21 points Janu- heading into the the second half, in- The Meteors were Sparta could not get but Trico saw it all dis- ary 6, and the Midgets fourth. cluding 10 from Josh done in by a slow start any closer, though. appear as the Bearcats held on late to defeat Dwayne Dodson Compton. on the road January 2, Seth Ferguson made used a 28-12 advantage the Musketeers. added 11 Sparta Du Quoin 50 en route to a blowout three 3-pointers and in the fourth quarter to Freeburg (8-6, 3-0 points, and Seth Sparta 44 loss. tallied 13 points. come back on the road Cahokia Conference- Ferguson nailed two 3- The Indians had just Christ Our Rock led Dwayne Dodson added in Black Diamond Con- Mississippi) led 18-12 pointers. Nic Hagel enough to overcome a 14-4 after the first quar- six. January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 15 Bowling standings Steeleville Won Lost Monday Early Crashettes 71 48 Reids’ Chicklets 71 48 1st Natl Bank 61 58 U Iron Workers 61 58 Go Getters 58 61 County Journal 57 62 Midwest Gals 53 66 Mixed Nuts 44 75

High Team Game Go Getters 738 High Team Series Hillside Crashettes 2152 High Ind. Game Marilyn Wente 209 High Ind. Series Vivian Gordon 548 EAC honors eighth-graders

Tuesday Early Evansville Grade School recently recognized its eighth-grade basketball players and cheerleaders at the last home game. River City Auto 117.5 82.5 Jarad Stefani, Nick Koester, Jordan Pilout, Dylan Braun, Caleb Hicks and Seth Becker were honored between the A and Andy’s Auto Body 109 91 B games. NAPA 106 94 KT’s Roadhouse 98 102 Victor’s 94.5 105.5 Farm Bureau 93.5 106.5 S’ville girls win Boys basketball tourneys It’s Unbelievabowl93 107 Pistol City 88.5 111.5 Carterville 61 Steeleville used a 10- Two longtime boys Game 10 - consolation Sparta, Freeburg, Red High Team Game Pinckneyville 28 6 advantage in the sec- basketball tournaments final, 4 Bud and Trico. Pool B is Andy’s Auto Body 1299 The Lady Lions ond quarter to build a will take place again Game 11 - third place, made up of Waterloo, High Team Series jumped out to a 16-5 16-12 halftime lead. The over the next couple of 5:30 Du Quoin, Murphys- NAPA 3804 lead January 6, and Lady Warriors put High Ind. Game weeks. Game 12 - champion- boro and Steeleville. Gary Schumaer 206 Carterville used an Marissa-Coulterville Chester Invitational ship, 7 January 20 High Ind. Series even bigger second away with a 17-12 fourth Tournament The floor inside 5:30 - Du Quoin vs. Wa- Kyle Hinnerichs 699 quarter to put the Lady quarter. The stage is set for the Daniel Colbert Memo- terloo Panthers away. Chelsea Hill scored boys basketball 53rd rial Gym at Chester high 7 - Murphysboro vs. Sparta The Lady Lions (10-7, 10 Lady Meteor points. annual Chester Invita- School will be dedicated Steeleville Tuesday Men 4-1 SIRR Mississippi) Carlyle 51 tional Tournament. to the memory of Carroll 8:30 - Sparta vs. Red Country Co. 35 19 outscored Pinck- Red Bud 46 The tournament will “Rocky” Bridges prior Bud Sparta Auto 30 24 neyville 27-4 in the sec- The Lady Musketeers January 21 Star Lanes 29.5 24.5 run January 12-17. to the start of the Ches- Pocket Ponders 24 30 ond frame. took a four-point lead There are eight teams ter against Marissa- 5:30 - Red Bud vs. Pallbearers 22.5 31.5 Caitlyn Anderson led into the fourth quarter in the bracket-style Coulterville game. Trico Jerry’s Kids 21 33 the Lady Panthers (7-11, January 5, but the Lady showdown that in- For results during the 7 - Freeburg vs. Sparta 2-3 SIRR Mississippi) Indians put up 20 points cludes teams from Illi- tournament, go to 8:30 - Du Quoin vs. HighGame with seven points in the final eight min- nois and Missouri. thecit.com. Steeleville Steven Dierks & Stanley Gegel apiece. utes to steal a win in 235 January 12 January 22 High Series Steeleville 37 Red Bud. Game 1 - Valle Catho- 5:30 - Steeleville vs. Steven Dierks 684 Marissa-C’ville 29 Du Quoin 50 lic vs. Cobden, 6 p.m. Waterloo The Lady Meteors Trico 39 Game 2 - New Athens 7 - Murphysboro vs. Proposal 10 could not get their shots Jessica Prange vs. Saxony, 7:30 Du Quoin to fall consistently scored 22 points Janu- January 13 8:30 - Trico vs. Free- The measure that January 5, and the Lady ary 3, but the Lady Pio- Game 3 - Chester vs. burg would have changed Warriors defeated neers lost. Marissa-Coulterville, 6 January 23 prep football confer- Marissa-Coulterville at Trico made 12-of-24 Game 4 - Perryville vs. 5:30 - Red Bud vs. Free- ences was voted down. home. free throws. Shawnee, 7:30 burg January 14 Sparta Mid-Winter 7 - Waterloo vs. Game 5 - loser Game 1 Classic Murph-ysboro vs. loser Game 2, 6 The slate of games for 8:30 - Sparta vs. Trico Game 6 - winner Game the boys basketball 51st January 24 1 vs. winner Game 2, annual Sparta Mid-Win- 4 - Pool A (No. 4) vs. 7:30 ter Classic has been re- Pool B (No. 4), seventh- January 15 leased. place game Game 7 - loser Game 3 The tournament will 5:30 - Pool A (No. 3) vs. vs. loser Game 4, 6 be January 20-24. There Pool B (No. 3), fifth-place Game 8 - winner Game will be two pools of four 7 - Pool A (No. 2) vs. 3 vs. winner Game 4, teams apiece which fun- Pool B (No. 2), third- 7:30 nel into a four-game fi- place January 17 nal day of the tourna- 8:30 - Pool A (No. 1) vs. Game 9 - seventh ment. Pool B (No. 1), champi- place, 2:30 Pool A will consist of onship Lady Bulldogs fall at Chester By Sean Zollner outscored the Lady Ti- Sparta resumed In the opening round gers 13-12. Chester Tournament of the Chester Tourna- Danielle Dodson led play Wednesday when ment, Sparta fell to the Lady Bulldogs with it battled Elverado. The Dupo, 48-36. 10 points, and Nikki result of that game de- The loss drops the Kempfer was next with termined when and Lady Bulldogs to 1-13 seven. Savannah who the Lady Bulldogs on the year. Oliver and Juliana would play Saturday. “We didn’t play bad French both came in On Monday, January against Dupo, but as with six points, and 12, the girls will host you can see, we were Brooke Kordys added Murphysboro and will Marissa-Coulterville’s Brooke Inman looks for a driving lane as Chester’s missing Kera Kiner, five. Kayla Cowell travel to Pinckneyville Kaitlyn Dillow defends her. and we had to sort of rounded things out the following night. adjust how we were go- with two points. Sparta will remain on ing to play,” said Sparta On Tuesday, the Lady the road Thursday, From Page 14 coach Jim Jeffers. “She Bulldogs traveled to when the Lady Bull- Chester Tournament... decided she’s going to Anna-Jonesboro for an dogs square off with Krause with 3 seconds Trico 53 Lady Pioneers jump out play club volleyball SIRR Mississippi Waterloo Gibault. to play in the half. Valmeyer 37 to an 18-8 first quarter now, so we’ll have to showdown, losing 45- All three games will Middendorf and Colvis The Lady Pioneers lead. make some all-around 20. begin at 6:15 p.m. finished with nine and used a three-headed of- The advantage was cut adjustments to our eight points for Chester. fensive attack to dispose to 26-21 at halftime, but team game from this Krause led the Lady Me- of the Lady Pirates Janu- Prange scored 10 of her point forward. We’ll be teors with eight. Marissa- ary 6. points in the third quar- more of a four-out, one- Coulterville was 7-of-20 Kelly Hamilton (19 ter to help Trico take a in type of team now, SKOOTR’S from the charity stripe points), Jessica Prange 40-27 lead into the final but I think we’ll adjust and Chester 7-of-12. (18) and Hailey Nagel frame. 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Online Page 16 County Journal January 8, 2015 Sparta hospital health fair will set up with home show Will offer comprehensive blood screenings for $10 charge Sparta Community used as a source of en- “Our hope is to cut down Hospital will host its ergy, including choles- on wait time as a conve- annual Community terol, triglycerides, nience for our attendees Health Fair Saturday, high density lipopro- the day of the fair.” January 24 from 8 a.m. tein cholesterol, can be A preregistration form to 4 p.m. in conjunction given for $15. is available in this edi- with the Sparta Cham- A 10-hour fast is re- tion of the County Jour- ber of Commerce Home quired for comprehen- nal, at spartahospital.com Show at the World sive metabolic panels and at the admissions Shooting and Recre- and lipid panels. desk at the hospital. ational Complex. Men can receive a Anyone can drop off a At a cost of $10, the PSA test for $20, and an completed form at the hospital will offer com- A1-C, glucose control hospital’s admissions plete blood count for the past 2-3 months screenings that show for $10. desk, mail to Health the number of white All blood screens will Fair Screenings, Sparta and red blood cells, he- be offered from 8 to Community Hospital, 818 matocrit, hemoglobin noon. E. Broadway, Sparta and platelets. The test There will also be free 62286 or email to lrenth@ helps doctors look for pulmonary function spartahospital.com. signs of anemia, infec- tests for lung capacity, Vouchers will be tion, bleeding prob- blood pressure screen- available for purchase lems or certain dis- ings and many other that day for the blood eases and disorders. hospital department screenings at health A comprehensive services, along with fair prices. Vouchers metabolic panel, which health care informa- must be used by Janu- checks the body’s election, all day. ary 31. trolytes, blood sugar, “We are very pleased Stop by the health fair proteins and how well to offer preregistration for free educational in- the liver and kidneys this year to those who formation, gifts, re- are functioning, will be wish to prepay and pre- Little Dawgs help with recycling available for $15. register one week prior freshments and a Members of the Sparta Little Dawgs wrestling team helped out at the A lipid panel, which to the health fair,” said chance to win the grand recent recycling day in Sparta. Pictured from left are Ethan Montroy, Lacey measures lipids, fats Laura Renth, SCH rev- prize, a 42-inch HDTV Gardner, Andrew Carter, Kaden Schneider, Roy Pierce, Angela Carter and and fatty substances enue cycle manager. with blu-ray player. Acton Wittenbrink. Special activities Prepay your taxes are at Marissa’s in Jackson County Jackson County has a program in place that will Macke Senior Center allow property taxpayers to avoid one big bill this summer. It is a monthly prepayment program. Taxpayers can contact the county treasurer’s of- By Carol Mercer fice at 687-7350 for information and to get a pre- Besides offering lunch payment form. A registration form is needed to take every weekday to sen- part in the program. iors in the Marissa area Trivia After registering, the taxpayer will receive a cou- for a recommended $4 pon book. A payment with a coupon can be sent to donation, the Macke Se- night the treasurer’s office. The check need not be for the nior Center has a lot of exact amount of the coupon. Any amount will be special activities. accepted. The RSVP Orchestra coming up The program runs from January until June 15. played January 7 for lis- tening and dancing. January 17 Lunch was catered by Marissa Antique Sta- tion. 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ing room, and it was so agreed to it yet. Hanyzewski of Dunlap, Il- nice that everyone could Happy birthday to Lisa linois, Gina Heinen of spread out to open gifts. Becker, Don Otten, Ca- Dallas, Texas, Patrick and vansville They also have a nice rol Zweigart, Alan Kue- Michelle Miller of Fish- E fireplace, and that was ker, Collin Largent and ers, Indiana, Nick, Marga- NEWS the background for the Randy Kueker, all who ret and Andrea Voke of pics. As always, there have birthdays this Jerseyville, Illinois, Van- By Eloise Kueker, 853-4016 was lots of great food to month. essa Lentz of Brighton, enjoy. We extend our sincere Illinois, Bill, Debbie, Kyle Christmas has come There was only one sympathy to the family and Angie Largent of Wa- and gone. It is time to small problem. We had of John Fay. terloo. take down the trim- to take all of those gifts Allene Becker hosted Leslie, Betsy, Noah and mings. there. Thankfully, Andy, her Christmas party De- Jacob Kueker of Mt. Ver- What a wonderful Pam and girls came and cember 28 at the St. non, Becky and Alistair Christmas we shared helped load them and Boniface Parish Center. Forsythe of Chester, with our family. Greg the food. Those enjoying the Andy, Pam, Emily and was on call 24/7 so he We played games, meal and visiting were Sophia Kueker of Ruma, and Leslie invited all of talked, laughed, danced, Roger and June Smith Allene Becker, Wanda us up to their house for sang and ate too much. and Judy Wiethrop of Long, Robin Walter and the Kueker family The weather was per- Effingham, Margaret Don and Eloise Kueker, Christmas. When he is fect—cold but dry. Many Shimkus of Columbia, all of Evansville. on call, he can stay at times at get-togethers, Missouri, Bob and Lelia Evansville Enterprise home unless there is a we are missing one or DeRousse, Jim and January 3, 1936 call out. two family members. Rosemary Heinen, Col- Miss Nova Leeper be- It never fails, if we go This was a very special lin and Jen Largent, all came the bride of Terrell there and he is on call, Christmas for us, and no of Belleville, Ron and Dungey January 2.At- he will be called out and, one was sick. Kathy Becker of Peoria, tendants were Louise of course, that hap- After arriving back Damian, Jen and Lucas Labruyere and Pat Jany. pened. However, he home, those of us from Fay of O’Fallon, Mis- Martha Rucknagel fixed the problem and Randolph County de- souri, Colin, Pat, Ainsley passed away. She was was able to return home, cided that Greg and and Jamison Kelly of survived by a daughter and we still had plenty Leslie’s house was the Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. C.W. Engelhardt. of time to take pics, perfect place for our Brad, Lisa, Lily and A girl was born to Mr. open presents and eat. gatherings. I’m just not Tommy Becker of Sy- and Mrs. Ben Pautler They have a huge liv- sure if Greg and Leslie camore, Illinois, Katie December 29.

David and I had supper Coulterville with Matthew, Nicole Hayer senior site Mr. and Mrs. Adam Henson wanwick and Elodie Saturday in Jessie Anne Husband and Adam Henson were S Carbondale to for an united in marriage Saturday, October 11, 2014 at early celebration of activities, menu St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wine Hill with Rev. NEWS Elodie’s birthday. TUESDAY: Pork loin/ Tim B. Zechiel officiating. By Diana Cole, 758-2880 The Ladies VFW Aux- Activities gravy, mashed potatoes, Jessie is the daughter of Claude and Elaine Hus- Happy birthday in iliary will meet January January 12-16 cabbage/carrots, straw- band of Steeleville. Her grandparents are Eliza- January to Mic Burris, 12 at the post home at 7 MONDAY: Exercise at berries, bananas, pine- beth Ernsting and the late Charles Ernsting and Melba Voges, Elodie p.m. 10:30. Bingo at 12:30. apple. Claude and Laura Husband. and Matthew Stewart, The Chamber of Com- Bonnie Douglas card WEDNESDAY: Chicken Adam is the son of Rick and Peggy Henson of Sierra Harper, Velva merce board will meet club at 12:30. noodle soup, grilled Shiloh Hill. His grandparents are Iris Henson, the and Restin Shubert, January 12 at noon at TUESDAY: Art class/ cheese, plums, crackers. late Phil Henson and Herold and Gladys Miesner. Rodney Thornton, Kelly Pistol City. The regular bingo at 12:30. THURSDAY: Meatloaf, Matrons of honor were Katie Schatte and Lori Parkinson, Rita Phillips, meeting is January 20. WEDNESDAY: Pop- au gratin potatoes, Beth Helmers, sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids David Parkinson, Mary The annual congrega- corn. Exercise at 10:30. baked beans, jello de- were Alicia Pate and Stephanie Hecht, sisters of Schlimme, Ruby Green, tional meeting will be at Bunco at 12:30. light. the groom, Rachel Duensing and Caitlin Feig, Andrea Kohring, Kat- 7 p.m. January 14. All THURSDAY: Theresa FRIDAY: Chicken strips, friends of the couple. Flower girls were Hazel rina Whitley and Keyan members are encour- Lutz at 9:30. Kay Bivens macaroni/cheese, and Caroline Helmers and Alexis and Laila Pate, Hagene. aged to attend. card club. Kay Bivens mixed vegetables, let- nieces of the couple. card club bingo at 12:30. Best man was Zachary Henson, brother of the Chorus to Pinckneyville tuce salad, dessert. Prices: Seniors $4, oth- groom. Groomsmen were Matthew Henson, at 1:15. brother of the groom, Scott Pate and Justin Hecht, S’ville FRIDAY: My story at 10. ers and carry-outs $6, home-delivered $4.25. brothers-in-law of the groom, Jason Helmers and Exercise at 10:30. Bingo Nathan Schatte, brothers-in-law of the bride. Ush- at 12:30. Center hours: Mon- senior day-Thursday 8-3, Friday ers were Mark Hornbostel, Brad Green and Menu 8-2. Meal hours: 11:30- Dalton Eilers, friends of the couple. site MONDAY: Ham/beans, noon. Programs were handed out by Lindsey Miner oven fried potatoes, Clothing store: 9-3. and Caitlyn LeGrand, friends of the couple. Guest stewed tomatoes, pears, For more information, book attendants were Katie Wilson and Megan activities, cornbread. call 443-4020. Conness, friends of the couple. Music was pro- Florreich vided by Jane Kruse. Kevin and Andrea Flor- Following the ceremony, a reception was held reich of Red Bud are the menu at the Campbell Hill Community Center. Edie parents of a daughter. Chester senior site Ernsting, Maryann Ernsting, Emma Wolters and McKinley Marie Flor- Activities Activities tator tots, fruit crisp. Linda Appel, aunts of the bride, cut the wedding reich was born at 10:02 January 12-16 January 12-16 TUESDAY: Mostaccioli, cake. p.m. Tuesday, December MONDAY: Bingo at 10. MONDAY: Games/cards garlic bread, carrots, Jessie has a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is 2, 2014 at Memorial Hos- Exercise at 11. at 10. tossed lettuce salad, employed by Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. pital in Belleville. She TUESDAY: Jim Beattie TUESDAY: Crochet pineapple/oranges. Adam is employed by Dynegy as an electrician at weighed 6 pounds 2 at 10. Senior citizens class w/Cheryl McDon- WEDNESDAY: Chick- the Baldwin Power Plant. ounces and was 17 inches meeting at 1. ald at 9. Shop Walmart en/dumplings, romaine The couple resides on a hobby farm in rural Ava. long. WEDNESDAY: Bingo at in the morning. Land of salad, peas/carrots, Maternal grandpar- 10. Exercise at 11. Lincoln at 11:30. Site apple crisp. ents: Michael and Karen THURSDAY: Relax w/ council meeting at 9. THURSDAY: Baked Kunkel of Red Bud. Max at 9:30. WEDNESDAY: Exer- ham, mashed potatoes, Paternal grandparents FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. Ex- cise with Marlene at 10. gravy, mama’s baked are Ed and Deborah ercise at 11. Bingo, B/P, B/S check by beans, mixed fruit. Cowan of Chester and Menu Manor at Craig Farms. FRIDAY: Tuna salad Richard and Linda MONDAY: Meatloaf, Birthday party w/cake and sandwich, vegetable Florreich of Sparta. mashed potatoes, Brus- ice cream. Nickel bingo af- beef soup, crackers, Great-grandparents sels sprouts, mixed fruit, ter lunch. golden glow salad, fruit/ are Jo Ann Kunkel of cookies. THURSDAY: Quilting at cookie. Red Bud and the late TUESDAY: Baked ham, 8:30. Shop Rozier’s in the Lunch is served at Lilburn and Shirley steamed broccoli, baked morning. 11:30 a.m. Prices: $3.75, Doiron, William Kun- sweet potato, Carolina FRIDAY: Bean bag toss at home-delivered $4. kel, Earl and Velma beans, mandarin or- 10 by Meg from hospice. Call 826-5108 by 9 a.m. Smith and Wilbur and anges. 50/50 drawing. the day you wish to eat Lillian Florreich. WEDNESDAY: Spa- with us. McKinley joins brother ghetti, iceberg salad, Menu Grant, 2. The center is open for pears, garlic bread. MONDAY: Ham/beans, walking each morning THURSDAY: Chicken/ cornbread, cole slaw, at 8. dumplings, bean salad, slaw, peaches, coconut Still Randolph cream pie. Sparta hospital aux. FRIDAY: Roast beef, divorces mashed potatoes, car- gift shop volunteers ROCKROCKROCK ‘N‘N‘N James M. Ogilvie, peti- rots, mixed fruit. tioner, Angel M. Ogilvie. Our hours are 8:30 to January 9: Carol Haury January 13: Betty Clin- Dissolution of marriage 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. and Norma Sommer ton and Donna O’Rear ROLLINGROLLINGROLLING was granted December Reservations are ap- January 10: Sally Hall January 14: Hazel Wil- 22, 2014. preciated by 9:30 a.m. January 12: Rita Rud- son and Anita Neal At 68! Tania J. Lyles, peti- the day you wish to eat loff and Linda Jacob January 15: Eilene tioner, Larry J. Lyles. with us. Hamilton and Lee Burns HAPPY Dissolution of marriage For more information, was granted December call 965-3134 extension BIRTHDAY 23, 2014. 5. The family of Roger Bob Love, Your Perry Gold Plate Sweetheart Of Activities peach crisp. THURSDAY: Meatloaf, Geggie 50 Years.... Judy January 12-16 corn, mashed pota- MONDAY: Bingo and would like to thank toes, strawberry short- cards. cake. all those who thought TUESDAY: Prize bingo. FRIDAY: Chicken pot of us with prayers, WEDNESDAY: Bingo pie, vegetable medley, phone calls, cards, and cards. th cottage cheese/pine- food and flowers during the hospitalization Happy 25 THURSDAY: Cards and apple, cupcakes. games. and death of our father and grandfather. Locations: Du FRIDAY: Cards and Anniversary Quoin, Cutler and Special thanks to our extended family, games. Willisville, open to se- Reverend Chris Williams, the staff at Menu niors 60 or older. McDaniel & Lee Family Funeral Home, Mom MONDAY: Spaghetti, Meals are available for Debbie Bernardoni, the members of cauliflower, lettuce a suggested donation Westminster Presbyterian Church, & Dad salad, garlic bread, of $3, with limited Jan. 6, 1990 fruit salad. number of home-deliv- the VFW Color Guard, the members of the TUESDAY: Biscuits, ered meals. American Legion Riders and the sausage patty, milk Reservations are ap- staff at MedStar Ambulance. Love, gravy, black-eyed peas, preciated before 8 a.m. Your thoughtfulness applesauce, pudding. on the day you wish to in our time of sorrow WEDNESDAY: Ham, Kenz & eat with us. is very much appreciated. hash brown casserole, For more informa- Kirsten yams, green beans, tion, call 542-3511. Page 18 County Journal January 8, 2015

THOMAS T. WEEKLEY SHARON KAY CARNS PATTY L. WILSON Thomas “Tom” T. Sharon Kay Carns, Patty L. Wilson, 79, Weekley, 72, of Maris- 73, of Pinckneyville, of Pinckneyville, died sa, died Monday, De- died Friday, January 2, Wednesday, December cember 29, 2014 at his 2015 at 2:20 p.m. at 31, 2014 at 7:50 a.m. at home. Pinckneyville Commu- Friendship Manor He owned Tom nity Hospital. Nursing Home in Weekley Trucking. He She was born June Nashville. was a present board of 23, 1941 to Al and Ha- She was born No- directors of Yount zel Jones Hawk. vember 30, 1935 in Community Cemetery, On November 28, Sparta to Will and Teamsters Local 50, 1959, she married Rob- Ruby Hermes Avid ASA Archery ert D. Carns in Pinck- Competitor, and he loved to piddle. nevyille. He preceded McConachie. Tom was born September 14, 1942 in Yount, her in death April 14, She married James Missouri to Boney F. and Lottie Oster Weekley. 1995. L. Wilson. He preceded He married Georgia L. Boyet November 8, 1963 Sharon had worked her in death July 23, in Tilden at the Baptist church. She survives. as a driver’s license ex- 1997. Tom is also survived by daughter Cheryl (Larry) aminer for the Illinois Department of Motor Ve- Patty was a member of First United Methodist Bost of Vergennes, sister Alma Funk (friend Skip hicles for 27 years and as a secretary at the Perry Church in Sparta and attended First United Meth- Horton) of Fayetteville, brother Larry (LaDona) County Sheriff’s Department. odist Church in Pinckneyville. Weekley of Marissa, grandchildren Allan She was a member of New Hope Community She retired after 40 years of working as a book- (Caitlyn) Bost, Julia Bost (friend Brandon Church in Pinckneyville, and her greatest love keeper at Hall Electric in Sparta. Her greatest Popejoy), Brandon Weekley and Justin Englert, was spending time with her family, friends and love was taking care of her grandchildren. great-grandson Gunner Weekley, brothers and beloved dog Charlie. Patty is survived by sons Gary (Lois) Wilson of sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Sharon Kay is survived by sons Danny (Patti), Victorville, California, Wayne (Renee) Wilson of He was preceded in death by his parents, son Todd (Heather) and David (Mary Lynn) Carns, all Marissa and Bryan (Stacey) Wilson of Evansville, Darren, granddaughter Chelsea Ann Marie, two of Pinckneyville, sister-in-law Hildred Secrease, daughter Cheryl (Jim) Carlson of Pinckneyville, brothers and two sisters. brother-in-law Kenneth (Carolyn) Carns and 13 brother Virgil McConachie of Boyton Beach, Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, grandchildren Erica (Anthony) Raciak, Chad Florida, grandchildren Eric (Katie) and Landyn January 2, 2015 at Tilden First Baptist Church. (Becca), Clay, Elyssa, Dylan, Tyler, Blake, Jenni- Wilson and Sarah and Ellie Carlson, great-grand- Graveside services were at 2 p.m. at the Yount fer, Lindsay, Todd (Cassie) and Kolbi Carns, children Kyland, Ayris, Wyatt, Lyam and Lydia, Community Cemetery. Brenden Wilson and Kaleb Hubler. niece Jayne (Charlie) Guidice of Levittown, New McDaniel & Lee Funeral Home in Tilden was She was also preceded in death by her parents, in charge of arrangements. brother Joseph Secrease and sister Imogene York and nephew Richard (Leslie) McConachie Memorials may be given to the Yount Commu- Fisher. of Miami, Florida. nity Cemetery Fund Funeral services were held at New Hope Com- She was also preceded in death by her parents Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com. munity Church in Pinckneyville Monday, Janu- and sister-in-law Ginny McConachie. ary 5, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Pastor James Clardy Her wish was to be cremated. A private family officiating. Burial was in Mueller Hill Cemetery service will be held at a later date. in Pinckneyville. Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville was in Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville was in charge of arrangements. BARBARA SUE charge of arrangements. Sign an online guest at pyattfuneralhome.com. WILLINGHAM Memorials may be made to Pinckneyville Com- Barbara Sue Wil- munity Hospital or New Hope Community lingham, 70, of Nash- Church. DONALD H. ville, Tennessee, for- Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. STELLHORN merly of Sparta, died Donald H. Stellhorn, Tuesday, December 30, 81, of Red Bud, died 2014 at the Vanderbilt Wednesday, December Medical Center in AMANDA MICHELLE 31, 2014. Nashville. GREENE He was a dairy farm- Barbara was a mem- Amanda Michelle Greene, 16, of Lebanon, er. ber of the Hillcrest Tennessee, died Sun- He graduated from Baptist Church in day, December 28, Red Bud High School Clarksville, Tennessee 2014. and served in the U.S. and GCIU. She attended Im- Army during the Ko- She worked at Spar- manuel Baptist Church rean War. tan Printing and the where she enjoyed par- He was a member of Department of Correc- ticipating with her Red Bud VFW, where tions in Tennessee. youth group on mis- he enjoyed participat- She was born December 12, 1944 in Sparta to sion trips to New Or- ing in the flag pro- Purm and Dorothy Sitkoskie Higgerson. leans. She was an gram, Red Bud Senior Center and an avid card She married William Willingham April 24, 1969 honor student at Leba- player. Some of his passions involved reading in Pinckneyville. He survives. non High School and a and socializing. The friends he made while play- She is also survived by sons Buddy Willingham member of HOSA and the high school girls bas- ing cards were an important part of his life. of Smyrna, Tennessee and Tony Willingham of ketball team. He was born April 15, 1933 to Odes and Isabelle Clarksville, Tennessee, brothers Robert She is survived by her parents Jade and Joni Oberheuser Stellhorn. Higgerson of Sparta, Floyd (Mary) Higgerson of Greene, brother David Russell Greene, aunt Kelly He married Elsa Lucht. Kansas City, Missouri and Eugene Higgerson of Greene (Kelly) Byram, uncles Hunter Vann He is survived by children Phyllis (Steve) Chester, grandchildren Eric, Billy, Anthony and (Emily) Greene, Chris (Ronda) Gaertner, mater- Notter, Martin (Terri) Stellhorn, Rita (Mark) Naomi Willingham, nieces and nephews. nal grandparents Joseph A. and Lynda Sue Byers and Tim (Samantha) Stellhorn, grandchil- She was preceded in death by her parents and Gaertner of Carbondale and great-aunt and uncle Mary (Tony) Esker of Steeleville. dren Amy (Michael) Sutton, Michael (Jodi) and one sister Linda. She was preceded in death by her paternal Elizabeth Notter, Katie (Travis Liefer), Karlee, Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, grandparents Herbert Vann and Edna Jan Sophia (Coltin Biethman), Olivia and Savannah January 5, 2015 at McDaniel & Lee Funeral Home Greene. Stellhorn and great-grandchildren Blayton, in Sparta. Burial was in Caledonia Cemetery in Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Ellessandria and Loxton Sutton. Sparta. January 2, 2015 at Immanuel Baptist Church in He was preceded in death by his parents, sis- Memorials may be given to the Hayer Senior Lebanon with Pastors John Hunn, Darrin ter Mary Helen and grandson Kyle Stellhorn. Center. Reynolds and Vernon Burrow officiating. Burial It was Donald’s request to donate his remains Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com. was in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. to Washington University to benefit future gen- Partlow Funeral Chapel was in charge of ar- erations. rangements in Lebanon, Tennessee. It was also his wish to not have a ceremony, so In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ORVAL a private family ceremony was held the day of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 404 BNA WAGNER Drive Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37217 or his death. Orval Wagner, 79, of Newark, Ohio, died Immanuel Baptist Church Youth Group, 214 Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud was in Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Selma Castle Heights Avenue, Lebanon, TN 37087. charge of arrangements. Markowitz Care Center. Sign the guest book at partlowchapel.com. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, he worked for Holophane CLAYBORNE LEE in Newark for 37 years. STEVENSON He was born in Walsh June 29, 1935 to Alva Clayborne Lee Stevenson, 88, of Steeleville, and Olinda Eggemeyer Wagner. died at 10:52 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at Thank You! He married Margaret Kean September 4, 1957 Memorial Hospital in Chester. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. She survives. He was born September 27, 1926 in Hartford, supported our family at the loss of Betty. He is also survived by his mother of Chester, Kansas to Walter S. and Libbie Smiley Steven- Thank you for the prayers, memorials, flowers, daughter Pamela (Gary) Kelley, sons Mark (Rhea son. cards and food, as well as the comfort of your Steve married Audrey Lee Vorderbrugge May Woerner) Wagner and Donald (Debra) Wagner presence. Thanks to Rev. Eugene Wojcik-VF 20, 1950 in Cutler. She survives. He was her be- of Newark, brothers Roland (Betty) Wagner of for the service, Hunter & Clint for their Chester and Jerry (Sara) Wagner of Sparta, seven loved husband and best friend. They moved to St. Louis in 1955 then to Steeleville in 2006. eulogies, the pallbearers and Pechacek grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces McClure Funeral Home. Also, thanks to the and nephews. He was a retired barber in St. Louis. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. staff and care at Three Springs Lodge Nursing He was preceded in death by his father, son Home and all the nurses and doctors in the Scott and sister Linda Sue Wagner. Steve is also survived by nieces and nephews Bill (Joyce) Rednour of Atkinson, Illinois, Buck ICU unit at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Graveside services were held Monday, Decem- (Sharon) Rednour of Williamsfield, Illinois, We will never forget these acts of kindness. ber 29, 2014 by the Licking County Veterans Al- Helen (Ed) Larson, Wayne (Charlene) Rednour, liance of Newark at the Alexandria, Ohio Maple Carol (Jim) Boyer and Pat (Jerry) Steck, all of Rio, The family of Betty Wheatley Grove Cemetery great and great-great-nieces and nephews and Criss-Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home in dearest friends Angela and Brandyn Routt Sr. Newark was in charge of arrangements. and Jacob and Kallie Routt of High Ridge, Mis- Memorials may be made to Hospice of Central souri, Brandyn and Danielle Routt Jr. of New Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, OH 43058-0430. York, New York and Pat Mueller of St. Louis. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Stevenson, sister Marie Rednour, VIRGINIA RUTH HARDY nephew Shelby R. Rednour and niece Betty Card of Thanks Virginia Ruth Hardy, 72, of Chester, died Fri- Davis. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the day, January 2, 2015 at her home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, many people who have been so kind to us during It was her wish to be cremated, and a private January 2, 2015 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in the time Frank was in the Randolph County Care service will be held at a later date. Steeleville with Rev. Bill N. Brown and Rev. Curt Center and after he passed away. Thanks to the Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville was in Rabe officiating. Burial was in Cutler Cemetery. staff at Randolph County Care Center for your care. charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Reformed Presby- Special thanks to Pastor Cameron for his prayers Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. terian Church in Cutler or Cutler Cemetery As- sociation. and funeral message and always being there for us. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Thanks to Kara the soloist, Jill the organist, Brandon the violinist and also the pallbearers. RONALD L. DAVITZ Many thanks to the ladies who prepared the meal Ronald L. Davitz, 70, of Goose Creek, Missouri, and the people who brought in food to the church died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at or to the house. Thanks for the memorials, flowers Riverview at the Park Care and Rehabilitation and cards. Center in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. We thank the Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home It was his wish to be cremated. Memorial ser- staff for their care and compassion. vices will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January The Coulterville VFW Drill Team and the Sparta 10, 2015 at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Fire Department are to be commended for their Chester with Very Rev. Eugene H. Wojick V.F. outstanding job. officiating. God’s blessings to all of you. Visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family of Frank Sheeler Memorials may be made to the family. Sign the guest book at pmfh.net. January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 19

PRISCILLA CRITE CHARLES E. BETTY J. BIERMAN BOLEN GERALDS Betty J. Bierman, 88, of Priscilla Crite Bolen, Charles E. Geralds, 62, Chester, died at 5 a.m. 75, of Percy, died Mon- of Marissa, died Mon- Tuesday, January 6, day, January 5, 2015 at day, January 5, 2015 at 2015 at Three Springs St. Louis University Hos- St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Lodge Nursing Home in pital. in Belleville. Chester. She was a wife, home- He was a coal miner at She was born to Clar- maker and partner in River King 1 mine in ence and Jessie Jones Bolen Rental and Insu- Freeburg until it closed. Eggemeyer October 6, lation. She attended He then went on to drive 1926 in Chester. First Baptist Church of She married Raymond Percy, where she taught a school bus for Marissa Unit District 40, worked M. Bierman May 25, Sunday School for over 1949 in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death for Diamond Comics in 48 years and played the March 22, 1988. Sparta and Dolly Madi- piano. Betty was a secretary and lab worker at Gilster- Priscilla was born March 24, 1939 in Clank, Illi- son in Red Bud. Mary Lee Corporation. nois to Cecil and Anata Wilson Crite. He served in the Army National Guard. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church She married Darrell L. Bolen January 4, 1958 in Charley enjoyed spending time with his family, in Bremen. Cornith, Mississippi. He survives. especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed play- She is survived by sisters Helen Bierman of Ches- She is also survived by children Christine Wood- ing pool, hunting, fishing, gardening and pretty ter and Yvonne (Harold) Holman of Cannon Falls, side of Chicago, Robin Lee Hancock and Anita much anything outdoors. Minnesota and nieces Rebecca Niblock, Bambi Bolen of Sparta and Darin Bolen of Landrum, South He was born January 27, 1952 in Belleville to Ervin (Bob) Crowley and Tiffany Holman. Carolina, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchil- and Elsie Pflasterer Geralds. She was also preceded in death by her parents, dren, sisters Irene Watson of Carthage, Missouri, He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Sinn brother Roger O. Eggemeyer and sister Erna Egge- Mabel Henson of Arnold, Missouri and Lorene But- Geralds, his high school sweetheart, whom he mar- meyer. ler of Bethalto, Illinois, nieces and nephews. ried June 20, 1970, children Stacy (Tommy) Tucker Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, She was preceded in death by her parents and two of Geneva, Ohio, Shelly (Fred) Meister and Danny January 10, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in brothers. (Tomi White), all of Marissa, grandchildren Charly Bremen with Rev. Carla Rush officiating. Burial will Funeral services will be held Friday, January 9, Meister, Mitchel and Adrian Quinn and Cutter and be in the church cemetery. 2015 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Percy with Cooper Geralds, step-grandchildren Caitlyn, Garett Visitation will be Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rev. Terry Jackson and Pastor Doug Richtie offici- and Dylan Tucker, Brad, Tristan and Logan White, the church. ating. Burial will be in Percy Village Cemetery. Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester is in Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and brother Bud Geralds, sisters Eileen Myers and Peggy Zacheis, mother-in-law Lorene Sinn, broth- charge of arrangements. Friday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Home Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran ers-in-law Larry (Debi), Loren (Laurie), Dennis in Steeleville then from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Church in Bremen or Shriners. (Nicole) and Lennie (Kim) Sinn, sisters-in-law Mary Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Sign the guest book at pmfh.net. Hospital. Trentman and Joy Weber, nieces, nephews and his Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. two loyal companions Adolph and Bentley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Nick Geralds, sisters Kathleen Johnson and Becky ROBERT M LINDERS Harriman, father-in-law Leonard Sinn, brothers-in- Robert M. Linders, 60, of Percy, died at 9:44 a.m. ILA MARIE MELLIERE law Roger Trentman and Norman Harriman. Monday, January 5, 2015, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospi- Ila Marie Melliere, 72, Funeral services will be held at Heil-Schuessler tal in Belleville. of Red Bud, died at 4:45 Funeral Home in Marissa Saturday, January 10, He was a retired laborer. He was of the Baptist a.m. Tuesday, January 6, faith. 2015 at Missouri Baptist 2015 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Marissa Township Cemetery. Robert was born September 21, 1954 in Harling- Hospital in St. Louis. ton, Texas to Robert C. and Alberta Jennings Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sat- She had worked as a Linders. urday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. bank teller at First Bank He married Janice Wagner Monday, June 2, 1977 in Red Bud. Over the In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the in Chester. She survives. years, she owned and family. Robert is also survived by sons Scott (Kristina) operated Cedar Inn in Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Linders of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Michael Baldwin, Mode O’Day in Linders of Percy, eight grandchildren, sister Cheryl Sparta and Parkside Tavern in Baldwin. (Richard) Feuerhammer of Percy and brother Wil- She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catho- liam (Windy) Linders of Pinckneyville lic Church in Red Bud. WILLIAM He was preceded in death by his parents. Ila was born June 19, 1942 in Prairie du Rocher to DUNHOUSE Private graveside services will be held at a later Wendell and Esther Ellner Melliere. William Dunhouse, 86, of LaMesa, California, for- date. She married the love of her life James L. Kern in merly of Sparta, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, December Wilson’s funeral home in Steeleville was in charge 1962 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma. He 27, 2015 at Mt. Helix in LaMesa. of arrangements. preceded her in death June 13, 1976. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. She is survived by daughters Jenifer (Clint) He was a French professor at San Diego State Uni- Forcum of Baldwin and Jody Zanders (fiancee versity and was a veteran of the Army Air Force Deron Hrbek) of Belleville, grandchildren Ashley, during World War II and the Korean War. Rochelle, Zachary, William and Amanda, great- William was born in Pinckneyville September 21, grandchildren Kaiden, Daniel and Kaylee, brother 1928 to Shirley John and Edna Mae Cheatham In Loving Memory Of Dr. Alvin (Dee) Melliere of Fishers, Indiana, nieces Dunhouse. and nephews. He married Dorothy Roberts July 23, 1957 in Boul- She was also preceded in death by her parents. der, Colorado. She survives. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Janu- William is also survived by brother Robert F. Gary ary 9, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Dunhouse of Florence, Kentucky, nephew Robert in Red Bud with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating. F. Dunhouse Jr. of Tracy, California, great-nephew Ervin Sr. Private burial will be held at a later date at St. Jo- Robert F. Dunhouse III of Tracy, niece Lisa Jane Feb. 28, 1948 - Jan, 3, 2014 seph Catholic cemetery in Prairie du Rocher. Dunhouse of Cincinnati, Ohio and a cousin Frank Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and W. Cheatham of Ava. Tears fell Friday from 8 to 10:45 a.m. at Welge-Pechacek Fu- He was preceded in death by his parents. down my face yesterday. neral Home in Red Bud. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, It’s not the same Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist January 7, 2015 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava since you went away. Catholic Church or Red Bud Regional Home Care with Rev. Andrew B. Cheatham officiating. Burial It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. nurses. was in Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. We have good memories, sad ones, too, Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. but the biggest issue is missing you. I love you, Daddy, more than words can say, SUSAN G. PATTON Can’t even express it in my own way. Susan G. Patton, 73, of Marion, died Monday, Janu- If You Had A Subscription, ary 5, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center Hope heaven has you singing...Papae too, in Marion. You’d be Remember I’ll always be a part of you. Susan was born in Belleville July 26, 1941 to home now. Missing you! Melvin Fred and Bonnie Elaine Bagwill Juenger. Written By Missed by all who She married Roger B. Patton September 2, 1967. COUNTY JOURNAL ‘Sissy’ He preceded her in death. 1101 E. PINE • PO BOX 369 Tonya knew and loved him Susan was a licensed cosmetologist and later an PERCY • 497-8272 administrative assistant at SIUC and the Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa. She graduated with an associate’s degree in arts from John A. Logan College and a bachelor’s degree in science from SIUC. The Prescriptions You Need. She was a member of The View in Carbondale and a former member of the Moose Lodge in Dale City, Florida. The Attentive Service You Deserve. She is survived by son Roger B. Patton II of Marion and two sisters Patsy Schoenbeck of Marissa and Martha Myers of Percy. She was also preceded in death by her parents and daughter Susanne. Pharmacists Tony Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava And Jason Are Here with Rev. Bud Bennett officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. For All Your Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday. Prescription Needs. Memorials maybe given to the family. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. They Are Always Available To Answer Your Questions. James D. Thompson January 16, 2014 A year ago today $ Days go by and weeks hurry on, GET 10 OFF Complete Care & before we know it, one year is already gone. We’ll never forget that sunny day, Your next pharmacy purchase when you Convenience when Jesus called you to come his way. transfer to Tony’s MediCenter. I knew in my heart you had to leave, but you never left alone. See store for details. Limit one per household, non-transferable. Not valid Diabetic Shoes A piece of us went with you, with state or federally funded plans, prescriptions, copay and any other that beautiful day God called you home. offers. Minimum prescription transfer requirement must be met. No cash/ & Supplies credit back. Void where prohibited. Offer expires 1/15/1512/15/14. I think of you quite often, and sometimes speak your name. You left behind so many memories, “Big Enough To Meet Your Needs, But Small Enough To Know Your Name” I treasure all the same. The giving heart you shared, Will remain with me always and TONY’S can never be compared. Goodbye is not forever, it is only for a while. Someday we’ll be together again and share in one big smile. ‘Til that day comes, I know where you will be. Rejoicing up in heaven, for all eternity. Still loved & dearly missed by your 324 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3511 wife Judy, Mege and family and friends Monday-Friday 8am-6pm • Saturday 8am-2pm • Closed Sunday Page 20 County Journal January 8, 2015

FOR SALE REAL ESTATE SINGLE FAMILY DU- COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SUBJECT TO ALL MARISSA, IL 62257 (Address). All PLEX FOR RENT: 1-car PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADWAYS AND interested persons are invited to attend said attached garage, available EASEMENTS AS NOW LOCATED. hearing and be heard for or against said first of February, appli- SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION proposal. FOR SALE: Built-Mor FOR SALE: 3-4 bedroom, ances included, trash IN REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIVE Barb Lowe Buildings. 24x40, $8,415; kitchen, dining room, pickup included, no 30x50, $12,260; 40x60, living room, 1 bath, full smoking, no pets. Call COVENANTS FILED IN BOOK 325, SECRETARY $18,545; Erected, choice of basement, garage, shed, 497-8202. WILLISVILLE BEGINNING ON PAGE 723 OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS colors. 732-8704 or 237- workshop, deck on 2 ...... 1-1-15 3 Bedroom, RANDOLPH COUNTY RECORDS IN THE ...... 0-1-8 0792 or go to builtmor- acres. 5705 State Route 4, FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 RECORDER'S OFFICE OF RANDOLPH buildings.com. Steeleville, Steeleville bath home at 105 Maple, 2 Bath, COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO SUBJECT TO STATE OF ILLINOIS ...... 0-x-x “T”, $75,500, 618-615-6776. Willisville. First and last IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CONSTRUCTION ...... 1-1-8B month’s rent required. Refrigerator, ALL ZONING LAWS, COVENANTS AND PARTS: Used construc- FOR SALE: Clubhouse 497-2846. Stove & RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT tion parts for all makes of and pavilion on the main ...... 1-1-8 TAX NO. 13-113-015-50 COMMONLY RANDOLPH COUNTY - IN PROBATE dozers, loaders, graders, channel of the Kaskaskia FOR RENT: Renovated Dishwasher IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: excavators, etc. Fast, KNOWN AS: 627 MCCARTHY STREET River south of Evansville, country home outside of Included. NADINE M. BROWN, Deceased. efficient service. Two 1 bedroom, living room, Walsh, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, RED BUD, IL 62278 Description of locations: Chartrand bath, kitchen, heat & A/C, no pets, no smoking, $725/ 618-615-1049 Improvements: 1 STORY HOME WITH No. 14-P-99 Equip. Co., Red Bud 618- completely remodeled, month, deposit required, ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION AND 282-2585 & Ellis Grove shade trees, $25,000 firm, 618-567-6062. Serious FOR MAILING OR DELIVERY TO 618-853-2314. Email us at: yearly lease $850, 618-475- inquiries only. Looking WANTED amount was $149,298.07. Sale Terms: This chartr@htc .net. 2369 or 618-806-3440. is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful CREDITORS - CLAIMS ...... 0-x-x for a good family...... 1-1-8B ...... 1-1-15B WANTED TO BUY: Mo- bidder must deposit 25% down by certified Notice is given of the death of Nadine M. CENTRAL BOILER E- FOR SALE: Updated bile homes in good Brown. Letters of Office were issued CLASSIC OUTDOOR FOR RENT: 1, 2 & 3 funds; balance, by certified funds, within single-story home, condition. 1978 or newer. WOOD FURNACE. bedroom apartments for 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject December 29, 2014, to Kathy Hamilton of $148,000, in Sparta, 3 rent, 618-534-4934. Must have central A/C. Limited time big savings bedroom, 1 full bath and property is subject to general real estate 801 Country Club Road, Steeleville, Illinois, offer. Instant rebate up to ...... 0-x-xB 573-721-5710. 2 half baths, 2-car garage, ...... 0-x-x taxes, special assessments or special taxes as Independent Co-Executors, whose $750. Call today! Slover attached sunroom, half- Outdoor Heating 618-496- levied against said real estate, water bills, attorney is John F. Clendenin, Attorney at finished basement, new Law, 165 West Broadway, Sparta, Illinois 3285. roof in 2013, kitchen LEGAL NOTICES etc., and is offered for sale without any ...... 0-1-15 appliances stay. For representation as to quality or quantity of 62286. inquiry call 618-615-1285. title and without recourse to plaintiff. The The estate will be administered without Concrete & ...... 1-1-22B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE court supervision unless under Section 28- 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT sale is further subject to confirmation by Building the court. Upon payment in full of the bid 4 of the Probate Act any interested person RANDOLPH COUNTY, terminates independent administration at FOR CHESTER, ILLINOIS amount, the purchaser shall receive a Demolition Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the any time by mailing or delivering a petition BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR to terminate to the Clerk. & Removal SALE BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after 28.5 Acre Farm, confirmation of the sale. The property will Claims against the estate may be filed in SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 4 Bed House, HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor Water, Power, PLAINTIFF, Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the -vs- file to verify all information. The successful Highway Access, purchaser has the sole responsibility/ representatives, or both, on or before July DONALD R. DIEMERT; KATHERINE 8, 2015, (a date not less than six months Randolph Co., DIEMERT; expense of evicting any tenants or other ROCK, DIRT individuals presently in possession of the from the date of the first publication or Residential/ DEFENDANTS three months from the date of mailing or AND SAND 09 CH 66 subject premises. If this property is a Business condominium unit, the purchaser of the delivery of this notice to creditors, NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE whichever is later), and any claim not filed FOR SALE Opportunity. Public Notice is hereby given that unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and on or before said date is barred. Copies of a Call 713-782-6386. pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed Lloyd Brown entitled matter on January 25, 2013; the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). or delivered to the representatives and to Excavating Richard A. Brown, Honorable Judge of the attorney within ten (10) days after it has FOR RENT the Circuit Court of Randolph County, One IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT been filed. 618-604-6914 Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, will on KATHY HAMILTON AND KATHY 618-284-7354 January 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM, at in Courtroom TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF EGGEMEYER 618-791-3218 #2, Randolph County Courthouse, One Independent Co-Executors Taylor Street, Chester, Il 62233, sell to the POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FOR RENT IN SPARTA: SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS BY: s/d John F. Clendenin 2 & 3 bedroom mobile highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Their Attorney homes in park. Also the time of sale and the balance within John F. Clendenin APPLIANCES mobile home lots in park. Information: Visit our website at twenty-four (24) hours, the following Attorney at Law Private mobile home lots described premises situated in Randolph http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 FOR SALE: Refrigerators, for sale. Call Ronnie p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, 165 W. Broadway, P.O. Box 315 ranges, washers, dryers, Johnson. 618-443-3325. County, Illinois. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Sparta, Illinois 62286 freezers, propane stoves...... 0-x-xB Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, Telephone: (618) 443-2148 Guaranteed. Tilley’s Used APARTMENT FOR special assessments or special taxes levied Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372- Appliances, 518 E. Park ...... 0-1-22 RENT: 2 bedroom, month against said real estate and any prior liens 2060. Please refer to file #PA1317879 St., Du Quoin, 618-521- -to-month. No pets. Utili- 4477 or 618-542-6810 or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide NOTICE OF ELECTION ties free, in Waterloo. Call additional information other than that set ...... 0-2-26B 618-939-7184. offered for sale without any representation OF DIRECTORS ...... 0-x-x as to quality or quantity of title or recourse forth in this notice of sale. To all persons of legal voting age who own GARAGE SALE FOR RENT: 1 & 2 bed- to Plaintiff. I637547 land or reside in Randolph County: Notice room apartments in ...... 0-1-22 Sparta, $425/month for 1 Upon the sale being held and the purchaser is hereby given that an Election will be held bedroom, $550/month for tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT on February 5, 2015, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 2 bedroom. Water and a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a the USDA/office building, 313 W. Belmont, trash included. No pets. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE SALE: Friday & Certificate of Sale as required, which will IN ILLINOIS Sparta, Illinois. Two directors will be elected Saturday, January 9 & 10, 618-791-3289...... 0-x-xB entitle the purchaser to a deed upon RANDOLPH COUNTY to serve a two-year term for the Randolph 9am-2pm, 11454 Hollo- confirmation of said sale by the Court. way Road, Sparta. MOBILE HOMES FOR In the Matter of the Estate of: County Soil & Water Conservation District...... 1-1-8B RENT: Nice 2 & 3 bed- Said property is legally described as IONA M. CAUPERT, Deceased The Nominating Committee for the room mobile homes in follows: Randolph County Soil & Water Steeleville mobile home No. 15-P-1 park. Water, sewer and LOT NO. EIGHT (8) AND TWENTY-FIVE CLAIM NOTICE Conservation District is now accepting LIVESTOCK trash included in rent. (25") OFF OF THE NORTH (N) SIDE OF Notice is given of the death of Iona M. names to be placed on the ballot as Starting at $400/per LOT NO. NINE (9) IN KIMZEY'S FIFTH Caupert. Letters of Office were issued on candidates. Interested persons must appear month. No pets. Call 573- ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RED BUD, January 2, 2015 to Olin H. Edler and Erna at the USDA/office building between now 721-5710. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAME ...... 0-x-x Edler, 1003 N. Sparta St., Steeleville, IL and January 16, 2015. Normal office hours FOR RENT: 3 bedroom IS FOUND IN PLAT RECORD "H" AT PAGE 62288, Co-Executors, and whose attorney are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. RUITLAND double wide on large lot 84 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF of record is Arbeiter Law Office, 1019 State and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To be F in Eden. No pets. Call RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Street, P.O. Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. considered for nomination as a candidate Ronnie Johnson 618-443- Commonly known as 1101 Coral Street, LIVESTOCK SALES 3325. Claims against the estate may be filed in for the office of Director, nominees must 7505 U.S. Highway 61 ...... 0-x-xB Red Bud, IL 62278 the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, provide proof of residency or ownership of FOR RENT: Apartment Permanent Index No.: 13-112-005-00 Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor land located within the boundaries of the Jackson, MO 63755 for rent in Willisville. Improvements: District. Very unique and private, Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the 573-243-4255 Residential representative, or both on or before July 8, All persons, firms or corporations who country setting, 2 bed- Structure ...... UNKNOWN Cattle Every Tuesday room, 2 bath, large walk- 2015, or three months from the date of hold legal title or who are in legal possession Units ...... UNKNOWN of any land lying within the boundaries of 12:30pm in closet, laundry hook mailing or delivery of this Notice to up, $550 per month. Also Bedrooms ...... UNKNOWN creditors, whichever is later, and any claim the said district are eligible to vote at said available, a 4 bedroom Garage ...... UNKNOWN MONTHLY FEATURES not filed on or before said date is void. election, whether as lessee, renter, tenant home in Steeleville, great Bathrooms ...... UNKNOWN 3rd Friday - 10:00am location near park. Call Within ten days after filing of the Claim or otherwise. Only such persons, firms or Other ...... UNKNOWN Sheep & Goats Charlotte, 559-3525. with the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a corporations are eligible to vote. Anyone The property will NOT be open for 4th Tuesday - 11:00am ...... 0-x-x copy of the Claim to be mailed or delivered living in Randolph County or owning FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 inspection prior to the sale. Pigs to the representatives of the estate and to property in Randolph County is eligible to bath house, water and The judgment amount was $209,274.70. trash pickup included, the representative’s attorney of record. vote. For more information about the Neal Franke, Manager Walsh area, $550 rent plus Prospective purchasers are admonished to Dated: January 2, 2015 Election call (618) 443-4381, Ext. 3. 573-382-0003 deposit, 853-2506. check the court file and title records to Olin H. Edler & Erna Edler, ...... 0-1-8 Steve Preusser ...... 1-1-8B verify this information. 573-833-6432 Representatives FOR RENT IN CHESTER: For Bid Amount contact: ASSUMED NAME Ken Carney, Auctioneer 3 bedroom home. Call By: Arbeiter Law Office 573-568-2353 Ralph Kipp, 618-826-2534. Sale Clerk Attorneys CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Joe McMurtry 618-443-2435 ...... 1-x-xB Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/ ...... 0-1-22 Public Notice is hereby given that on FOR RENT: 1 & 2 a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC December 29, 2014 a Certificate was filed in bedroom apartments in 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 the office of the County Clerk of Murphysboro, starting at VILLAGE OF MARISSA $425. Ask about our move Bannockburn, IL 60015 212 N. Main St. RANDOLPH COUNTY, Illinois setting forth SERVICES in service. Call Charlotte (847) 291-1717 Marissa, Illinois 62257 the name and post-office address of all 559-3525. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING persons owning, conducting and ...... 0-x-x DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION SERVICES: Loving, li- NOTICE OF HEARING transacting the business known as: Sweet FOR RENT: In Percy, 1 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT censed daycare provider room efficiency apart- BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF & Sassy Boutique & Tanning. Located at has day shift Monday- ment. Located at 306 Pine PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT APPEALS/PLAN COMMISSION 106 E. Pine, Percy, IL 62272. Dated this 29th Friday openings for Street. Ideal for a single IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: day of December, 2014. infants 0-2 in Percy. person. No smoking, no Contact Christine at 618- THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED Public notice is hereby given that a public Pat Laramore 615-1474 for questions or pets. References re- BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR quired. 317-4542. hearing will be held on January 29, 2015 Randolph County Clerk to schedule interview. BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM ...... 0-1-22 ...... 0-1-8 ...... 0-1-8 (Date) at 7:00 p.m. (Time) in the Marissa FOR RENT: 1 bedroom RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS Village Hall (Please use back entrance), 212 apartment. No smoking, PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE N Main Street, Marissa, Illinois (Name and no pets. $400/rent, $400/ MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR HELP WANTED deposit, credit references Address of Office and/or Building), to HELP WANTED needed, 618-826-4567. PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT consider a request for (a variance/ special- ...... 0-x-x TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS use permit/zoning amendment) to permit WANTED: Chester area, FOR RENT IN CUTLER: PERSONAL OBLIGATION. said lot that is 121(Feet) to include this in B- 1 bedroom cabin, $350 per daily routes available and APPLIANCE I639541 2 Highway Business District that is sub drivers, CDL is a plus Part-Time month, appliances and ...... 0-1-22 but not a necessity. We DOCTOR trash included. And one 2 currently requires 125(Feet) (describe will train. Apply at South- BARTENDER bedroom trailer in “I make house calls” proposed development or change) on the western Illinois Bus Co., 16-20 Hours country near Cutler, $375 following described property: 2421 Old Plank Road, per month. Call Mary at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Per Week JOE GREEN LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND STREET Chester, IL 62233, 826- Repair Technician 618-559-1902. 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2323...... 1-1-8 RANDOLPH COUNTY- ADDRESS: ...... 0-x-x Experience 317-5525 FOR RENT: House in CHESTER, ILLINOIS. Lot Thirty-three (33) of the Wade preferred but Commercial & Residential country, 2 bedrooms, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Assessment Platbeing part of the Southeast COUNTY not required. Appliance Repair 1 bath, basement and Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter garage, Rent $600/mo. Cell PLAINTIFF JOURNAL Sparta, IL (sw1/4) in Section Twenty-two (22), Call 615-1595 615-7128. VS 497-8272 for more info ...... 1-1-15 RICHARD D. THOMPSON; VICKI L. Township Three (3) South, Range Six (6) FOR RENT: 2 houses in THOMPSON; West of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian, Sparta, $440/mo. for 2 reference Plat recorded in the Recorder’s CUDJO’S bedroom, $480/mo. for 3 DEFENDANTS PRIVATE FLEET LOOKING FOR CUDJO’S bedroom, $200 deposit. 14 CH 14 Office of St. Clair County, Illinois, in Book Call 317-2477. 627 MCCARTHY STREET of Plats 51 Page 54 and 55, situated in the CAPABLE PROFESSIONAL Electrical ...... 1-1-8B RED BUD, IL 62278 Village of Marissa, St. Clair County, Illinois, LOCAL DRIVERS FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and more particularly described as follows, SERVICE doublewide in country NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO outside Cutler, by itself, JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER to-wit: Residential Wiring Beginning at a point on the East side of Requirements: & Repair Service for $490 per month or with ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 5 acres and barn for $600. ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT Borders Street 40East of the Southeast 21 Years Old • Class A- CDL Room Additions Call Mary at 618-559-1902. Corner of Lot Eighteen (18) of John R. Lyons Garages ...... 1-1-15 TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY 40 Hours Week With Overtime Remodels FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Third (3rd) Addition to Marissa, thence Good Work/MVR Record BOBBY NAPIER bath trailer with small USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC running North 03˚324East along the East Licensed & Insured shed, 2 miles north of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant side of Boarders Street right-of-way line Coulterville. Call 618-317- to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale 200feet; thence South 86˚276East a distance Paid Weekly • Hourly • Holiday Pay (618) 329-5343 5598...... 0-1-8B entered by said Court in the above entitled of 220feet; HOME WEEKLY (618) 443-7757 Cell cause on June 10, 2014, JUDGE in To The Point Of Beginning; continuing RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on South 86˚276East 121.04feet; thence South Medical & Life Insurance February 3, 2015, in RANDOLPH COUNTY 03˚324West a distance of 200feet to the North COURTHOUSE, #1 Taylor Street, Chester, right-of-way line of State Bond Issue Route Vacation & Christmas Bonuses IL62233, at 9:00AM, sell at public auction 13; Thence North 86˚276West along the Commissary Privileges T. W. Construction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all North right-of-way line 121.04feet; thence Profit Sharing Program ROOFING • REMODELING • DECKS • DRYWALL • SIDING and singular, the following described real North 03˚324East a distance of 200feet to LOW TURNOVER SEAMLESS GUTTERING • POLE BARNS • BARN REPAIRS estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated the point of Beginning containing .56 acres ROOM ADDITIONS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • GARAGES • ETC. in the County of RANDOLPH, State of more or less, exclusive of the existing State Locations in Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be Bond Issue Route 13, and except the coal, Perryville, MO, Tom Wilhite FREE sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: oil, gas and other minerals under said Steeleville, IL and Carpenter Estimates LOT 25 OF PLAT 5 OF SOUTHWEST premises. Centralia, IL ACRES SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF 501 E Lyons, Marissa, IL 62257 Said request was made by Westmore 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava RED BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY, Get applications at the Chester, IL office or call ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT Equities, LLC Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Mike Welker (618) 426-9025 FILED OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET 6, (Name of Applicant and Owner) and 00-851-5371 x3241 or 618-826-2361 x3241 or JACKET 63 ON JUNE 28, 1995 IN THE application is on file in the office of the email resume to [email protected]. RECORDER'S OFFICE OF RANDOLPH Zoning Administrator at 212 N. MAIN ST., January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 21

INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR FOR Seeking Help For RANDOLPH COUNTY CEO CLASS Kitchen Prep Work, Randolph County’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) class board is seeking an educational entrepreneur for a half-time position Dish Washer for a new program to start in the fall of 2015. More information on CEO Program, the job position and AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP And A Cook requirements are available at www.randolphceo.com. Ag Salesperson Apply in person or call Please submit a letter of application with a copy of your resume, including references, by Jan. 30 to H&R AGRI-POWER, a well known and respected 426-3000 or 618-210-0024. program director Dian Albert via email agriculture equipment dealer with 14 locations [email protected] or mail to: Randolph County CEO, in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Mississippi, GABBY’S BAR & GRILL Attention: Dian Albert, c/o Okaw Regional Vocational Tennessee, and Alabama , is now expanding its team 214 Main Street, Ava System, #1 Taylor St., Room 101, Chester, IL 62233, Phone: 618-826-5471. at our Vergennes, IL location. A career opportunity is available for an experienced Ag Salesperson.

Meier Chevrolet Buick CHESTER MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE : We offer an xCalling on existing customers and excellent pay and is seeking a SALES GROUP IS ACCEPTING competitive users benefits package. APPLICATIONS: xBe competitive, self-motivated and PROFESSIONAL for hire! having a strong work ethic Have ownership LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE xGrowing our market share in their in the company assigned territory while strengthening you work for - we MAKE A BENEFITS INCLUDE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Guaranteed Salary and maintaining relationships with are an ESOP NO WEEKENDS our current customer base company Demo Allowance • Medical Benefits MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM -5PM Paid Vacation • 401K BENEFITS HOW TO APPLY WISE NO EXPERIENCE Please send resume and application to: Send your resume to (application can be downloaded from Apply Online at H&R AGRI-POWER NECESSARY! our website www.chesterclinicpc.com) WE PROVIDE FULL HANDS-ON www.hragripower.com/ Attn: Katrina Schneider DECISION! TRAINING TO ENSURE Chester Clinic careers P.O. Box 538 Hopkinsville, KY 42241 FUTURE SUCCESS! Attn: Human Resources The ideal candidate will be a self- 2319 Old Plank Rd. • Chester, IL 62233 ORDER YOUR motivating, outgoing and enthusiastic No phone calls please. individual who excels in building customer relationships. Strong SUBSCRIPTION communication skills a heavy plus. Computer knowledge helpful. SIMX in Cutler, IL is INSIDE TO THE If you have what it takes to join our needing 30 drivers (Commercial) fast-paced and energetic team of COUNTY professionals, please apply in person for a dedicated local WIREMAN or send resume to: run from Brewer, MO APPRENTICESHIP JOURNAL Meier Chevrolet Buick West Frankfort, IL 477 E. St. Louis St., Nashville, IL 62263 [email protected] to Cutler, IL. TODAY! IBEW Local Union 702 & Southern IL Chapter of NECA is accepting Applications Are Being Accepted For applications for the next apprenticeship COUNTY The Position Of class until the cut-off date of January 30, 2015. All other applicants applying after FAMILY MEDICAL January 30, 2015 will not be included in JOURNAL the upcoming selection procedure. CENTER CODER/ Qualified applicants will be administered POSTING CLERK This run will have day and night an aptitude test at a future date and 497-8272 shifts (with a driver incentive for Full-Time, Monday - Friday, accepted applicants are required to take a 36 Hours/Week nights and weekends) and will require physical, color blindness test and drug multiple loads per day. If you are 23 REQUIREMENTS: screening. years of age or older, have at least 2 High School Diploma Or Equivalent Minimum Qualifications: Must be at RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC certification years of verifiable CDL driving preferred experience and a safe driving record, least 18 years old, high school graduate or GED, possess 1 credit of basic algebra Prior experience in healthcare billing and SIMX wants you as a driver! electronic health records preferred (not pre-algebra), have a valid driver’s Knowledge of: Rural Health Billing • $500 Sign-On Bonus license and reside within Local 702 Regulatory and Reimbursement • Driver Referral Bonus Jurisdiction. Requirements, ICD coding principles and • Qualcomm Electronic Logs Application Requirements: Applicants approved medical abbreviations • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance must submit the following in person: Contact Human Resources At: • Late Model Equipment copy of birth certificate, official high Phone (618) 357-5903 • Fax (618) 357-6740 • Paid Vacation Email [email protected] school transcript bearing seal, proof of 1 • 401(k) Or Apply Online credit of algebra and $25.00 non- www.pvillehosp.org - Under Careers Visit our website at refundable fee at: NECA-IBEW ELECTRICAL SCHOOL, 11846 Follow Us On Pinckneyville www.simxtrucking.com Country Club Road, West Frankfort, IL, Community or call 618-497-8851 Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm, Facebook Hospital (618) 937-3311. We are an equal ext. 1016 to start today! www.facebook.com thecountyjournal 101 N. Walnut St., Pinckneyville opportunity employer. www.pvillehosp.org EOE

Welcomed SIMX IS SEEKING A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER to oversee and manage all aspects of our human resources department. In Over This includes, but is not limited to, the hiring of proper personnel in terms of skill and experience, ensuring that training and developmental needs are 7,800 made available to enhance performance, active involvement in safety practices, recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, employee development, conditions of employment, dispute resolution, equality and diversity.

Requirements: • MBA preferred Homes • Minimum 4 years of human resources in transportation field • Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience • Excellent business skills • Solid interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written Responsibilities: • Work with various departments to help understand and Each Week administer policies and procedures necessary for business success • Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as performance, employee health and safety • Developing job descriptions and person specifications, checking application forms, interviewing and selecting candidates • Developing and/or implementing policies on issues like working County Journal conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management • Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits, and performing salary review to ensure alignment Percy • 497-8272 • Maintain all files, reports and records pertinent to function including employee records and training logs. • Training of new staff members We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays and 401(k).

Contact Joe Moore at (618) 497-8851 ext. 1015 or submit your resume to [email protected] Page 22 County Journal January 8, 2015

FOR SALE 327 Third St. BY OWNER Cutler Perry real estate transactions FOR PERRY sideration $53.000 Gross & Perry County, Company Pt MINER- 317-2827 2 Bed Brick Home, COUNTY Theresa Berdine & Trustee to Amy Fisher & ALS NW SE; MINER- 2-Car Garage, Central Theresa Paszkiewicz to Honeysuckle Valley En- ALS SE SE Sec 18 5-3 Air, Gas Utilities, Josh Gross Basement, Dryer & County Clerk Red Fox Holdings LLC terprises LLC Pt Lt 2 Blk County Clerk Josh Window Unit On 2 Lots. & Recorder Pt W1/2 SW Sec 3 4-4 30 Railroad Tamaroa Gross & Perry County, WARRANTY DEEDS Consideration $213,334 Addn Trustee to Larry Dia- Andrea L. Luthy & KHC Land Company to County Clerk Josh mond & Lou Ella Will- Priced To Sell! David A. Luthy to David Steve A. Carter Pt SW Gross & Perry County, iams Lt 3 Blk 3 Aladdins $20,000 Luthy Automotive LLC Sec 34 6-4 Consideration Trustee to Shakeela Addn Properties Pt W1/2 SE $30,000 Brown Lt 3 Blk 2 Rail- County Clerk Josh SW Sec 7 6-1 Department Veterans road 2nd Du Quoin Gross & Perry County, Aaron M. Johnson & Affairs to Mid South County Clerk Josh Trustee to Terre Verte Jana R. Johnson to Capital Investment Gross & Perry County, Co Inc. OIL & GAS Pt NE PROPERTIES FOR SALE Sammy Jo Bauman & Group Inc. Lt 30 & Pt Lt Trustee to Mike Hobbs NE; W1/2 OIL & GAS SE LIVELY GROVE, Darmstadt Road – 3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath, $150,000. Branden M. Morris Pt Lt 29 Winters 3rd Addn Lts 9, 10 & 11 Blk 61 NE Sec 29 5-2 WASHINGTON COUNTY, Truman Road – 30 Acres (28 Tillable, Balance 4 Blk 19 Keyes & Met- Delma S. Odom & Rob- Smiths Northwest Private Bk & Luke Woods), $210,000. SALE PENDING! calfs 1st S/D Consider- ert L. Odom to John V. County Clerk Josh Rennison Estate to DU QUOIN, 643 Acorn Road – 2-Bedroom Cabin, Near Campbell’s Pond. Public Hunting Area. ation $69,900 Mayer & Kelly D. Mayer Gross & Perry County, Aaron M. Johnson & New Listing! NASHVILLE, 564 W. Lebanon - 2,000 Sq. Ft. Home On Large Sandra R. Arnold & Pt SW SW Sec 30 5-3 Trustee to Faith Liberty Jana R. Johnson Lts 19 Lot. $60,000. Daniel J. Queen to Craig Consideration $91,372 Mission Church Lt 12 & 20 Charlotte Hills New Listing! SPARTA, 9167 State Rte. 153 - 4 Bedroom, Full Basement DEEDS Blk 61 Smiths North- Addn (28 Acres, 11.75 Tillable, Balance Woods), $265,000. E. Emery & Jennifer A. Emery Lt 38 & Pt Lt 37 County Clerk Josh west Marie House, Co New Property Listings Are Being Accepted! Jupiter Mining Co Con- Gross & Perry County, County Clerk Josh Trustee, Joseph Pasz- For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. sideration $51,500 Trustee to Tim Walker Gross & Perry County, kiewicz, Support Trust, Now Joseph E. McKinstry & MINERALS SE NW; Trustee to Tim Walker James Paszkiewicz, Co Hiring MINERALS NE SW; Pt MINERALS NW Sec 27 Trustee & Joseph Pasz- Agents! GUTJAHR REALTY, LLC Rebecca S. McKinstry to David Gutjahr, Managing Broker Kathy McClurken & S1/2 MINERALS SW; Pt 5-2 kiewicz Support Trust to 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 Virgil McClurken Lt 3 & MINERALS SW NW Sec County Clerk Josh Red Fox Holdings LLC (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] Pt Lt 2 Blk 2 Diamonds 32 5-1 Gross & Perry County, PT W1/2 SW SEC 3 4-4 1st Pinckneyville Con- County Clerk Josh Trustee to Ark Land Consideration $186,666

OTTEN LAND COMMERCIAL KEN & DAVE REAL ESTATE Sunday, January 25 • 1:00pm RESIDENTIAL Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 • 10am AUCTION LOCATION: 208 Servant Street, Chester Prairie du Rocher American Legion 509 Henry St., Prairie du Rocher Very Nice 2-Bedroom Home With 1 Full Bath, Kitchen, Dining Room REAL ESTATE LOCATION: & Living Room, Full Basement & From Ruma, Go Southwest On Rte. 155 For Carport On The Back. This Home 5 Miles To Lane On Left. Watch For Signs. FLAT ROOFS Has A Newer Kitchen & Replace- ment Windows And Is Ready Real Estate: Land Consists of 39 +/- Acres With 14 Tillable METAL & SHINGLE ROOFING To Move Into. Visit Our Website & 25 Wooded. Land Is Shown By Appointment Or At Land www.auctionzip.com (Enter Viewing On Jan. 11, 2-4pm. For Appointment Call Mark Otten METAL ROOFS THAT Auctioneer ID# 16120) To See At (618) 853-4135. Full Color Photos Of This Come Check This Property Out. LAND VIEWING STAND THE TEST OF TIME! Property. Terms: 10% Non-Refundable Down Payment Day Of Sale, Building Site, Hunting & Seclusion All Sunday, Jan. 11 MANY COLORS & RIB STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM Balance Due In 30 Days Or Upon Delivery Of The Deed. Property Sold In ‘As- Can Be Yours! 2-4pm Is’ Condition. Owner Reserves The Right Of The Last Bid. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt Lot 77 CALL FOR Owners: Robert & Lisa Batson Prairie du Rocher T5S-R9W TERMS: 10% Down Day Of Auction, Remainder Due At Closing Approx. 30 Days. Taxes A FREE All Statements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Advertisements. Prorated To Date Of Closing. Possession Of Tillable Acres After 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville ESTIMATE 618-571-1481 Wheat Harvest. Any Announcements Day Of Auction Take Gutjahr (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 Precedence Over Previous Material. Auction Service, LLC Cell (618) 317-4843 DENNIS SCHLABACH Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 Website: 213 FOSS ROAD, AVA, IL FAX 618-426-1006 E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Col. Steve Ehinger Lic. #441001981 • Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 RANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS RICHARD D. THOMPSON; VICKI L. THOMPSON; DEFENDANTS We Have A Home For You Anywhere, 14 CH 14 627 MCCARTHY STREET Through Our Referral System. RED BUD, IL 62278 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS Call One Of Our Agents DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** For Personal Service – PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on Florence Kane, June 10, 2014, JUDGE in RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on February 3, Broker Manager ...... 967-6516 2015, in RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, #1 Taylor Street, Chester, Dorcas Gruber, IL62233, at 9:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder 299 Fuhrhop Road • Ava • 426-3982 Broker Manager ...... 559-9147 for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, or Janice Barbour ...... 615-9187 so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: For a list of properties for sale TAX NO. 13-113-015-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 627 MCCARTHY Rachel Cross-Kane ...... 967-8264 STREET RED BUD, IL 62278 Description of Improvements: 1 STORY in southern Illinois go to: Joyce Hagene Dierkes .. 534-3457 HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $149,298.07. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH." The tri-county-realty.com John Lane ...... 708-0900 successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by Call One Of Our Agents For Personal Service – Doug Little ...... 615-5001 certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes Don Otten ...... 830-2999 levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale Sam Shaw ...... 618-559-1056 Tim Schulein ...... 317-0577 without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Pat Williard ...... 618-443-8928 Sandy Smith ...... 443-8425 Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real Linda Kranawetter ...... 618-357-0424 Kim Wesbecher ...... 317-2230 estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for Jan Yesley-GRI ...... 559-8550 inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to Jeff Phillips ...... 618-790-4455 verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ Hallie Zollner-Beattie ..... 779-2043 expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession Chad Fuhrhop ...... 618-531-4586 of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall Clay Fuhrhop, Managing Broker ... 618-924-1416 Or View Our Listings At pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium www.Century21.com Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE www.Realtor.com MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Serving Southern Illinois Since 1989 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Sparta (618) 443-2211 ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our Fax: 618-426-3690 Chester (618) 826-3421 website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Perry County (618) 357-2130 - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, GOLDEN KEY REALTY, INC. ® EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING REALTOR Like Us On Facebook! OPPORTUNITY Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1317879 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated OPPORTUNITY Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I637547

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. PLAINTIFF, -vs- DONALD R. DIEMERT; KATHERINE DIEMERT; DEFENDANTS 09 CH 66 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 25, 2013; Richard A. Brown, Honorable Judge of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, will on January 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM, in Courtroom #2, Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Chester, Il 62233, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Randolph County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a Receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Get Quick Results Said property is legally described as follows: LOT NO. EIGHT (8) AND TWENTY-FIVE (25") OFF OF THE NORTH (N) SIDE OF LOT NO. NINE (9) IN KIMZEY'S FIFTH ADDITION TO THE CITY When You Place OF RED BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAME IS FOUND IN PLAT RECORD "H" AT PAGE 84 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1101 Coral Street, Red Bud, IL 62278 Your Listing In Our Permanent Index No.: 13-112-005-00 Improvements: Residential Real Estate Section. Structure ...... UNKNOWN Units ...... UNKNOWN Bedrooms ...... UNKNOWN Garage ...... UNKNOWN Bathrooms ...... UNKNOWN Other ...... UNKNOWN Call To Place The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $209,274.70. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Your Ad Today! Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN COUNTY JOURNAL ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE 1101 E. PINE • PO BOX 369 DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I639541 PERCY • 497-8272 January 8, 2015 County Journal Page 23

Saturday, Jan. 10 • 8:30pm-12:30am WINTER HOURS Benefit Quarter Auction For Final Expenses For Our Friend FERTILE SOIL Every Friday & Saturday Saturday, Jan. 17 RON TAYLOR 4pm-10pm Monday, January 12 SHADY GRAY Come out and see us! Sparta Eagles 8:30pm-12:30am 112 E. Main St.

Winter Hours: Open 11am Crazy Joe’s Fish House Bar & Grill Doors Open 5pm • Auction 6pm 201 South St. • Evansville Saturday & Sunday FOR DIRECTIONS 853-2801 OR INFO CALL Ava •763-4417 Loads of fun! Raffle Baskets • 50/50 • Heads & Tails Game ESTATE SALE Trico Trap Team Benefit Tons of donations from vendors and businesses Friday & Saturday, Jan. 9 & 10 • 9am-2pm from oil changes to restaurant gift cards. 11454 Holloway Road, Sparta For info contact Cathy Cole 965-3703 or Katie Cole 317-2994 1980s Fabtron Horse Saddle (Slightly Used), 2-Horse SHOOTING Buggy Tongue, Vintage Tack Box, Some Tools, Metal Shelving, Wrought Iron Bench & Chair, BBQ Grill, 18 Cubic Foot Chest Freezer, Microwave, 1970s China MATCH Cabinet & Tea Cart, Mid Century Blonde Vanity & Chest, Mid Century Silent Butler, Several 3 & 4-Drawer Sunday, Chests, Bookshelves, Recliner, Kitchen Table With 2 NO Chairs, Larger Table, Coffee/Side Tables, Microwave January 11 Cart, Wood 4-Drawer File Cabinet, Ping Pong Table, Vintage Trunk, Antique School Desk, Lamps, Several 1:00pm Twin Bed Headboards, Gun Racks, Sewing Items, TV Shiloh Hill TRESPASSING With Digital Antenna Box, Linens, Decorating Items, Tavern General Kitchen Items, Glassware, Vintage Aprons, Food Provided For More Hunting and fishing by permit only. Records, Cookbooks, Men’s Clothing (To Include Info Open Guns Only • No Scopes Call Steve Western Shirts & Men’s Ties). 318-9180 MONEY ROUNDS • MEAT WHEEL Trespassers Subject To Arrest Cash only. Selling agent and home owner not responsible for any accidents. Selling agent does not move heavy items. Please bring plenty of help. UPCOMING EVENTS Shooting Match Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Friday, January 16 8pm-12am Doors Open At 5pm • Shoot At 5:30pm WE GOT IT COVERED SATURDAYS Jan. 10, 17, Saturday, January 31 24 & 31 ERV & HARRY’S Every Saturday Now Through April 25 COUNTRY MUSIC 8 Rounds $5 Each 8pm-12am 12 Gauge/#9 @ 58’ House Guns Available American Legion Post 396 112 Fox Run, Sparta • 443-5022

JACOB, IL Saturday, Jan. 10 • 8:30pm • Evansville Waterstreet Bar & Grill Saturday, Jan. 17 • 4pm-8pm Saturday, Jan. 10 • 9:00am The Bluff’s Winery Monroe County Fairgrounds, Waterloo Saturday, January 24 TRACTOR, ATV, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES HOUSEHOLD, TOYS & TOOLS PRIVATE PARTY 8N Ford Tractor, 2-5’ 3 Pt. Blades, Yamaha Kodiak 450 4- Fried Chicken Dinner Wheeler, Hustler Zero-Turn Mower, KD Wardrobe, Victrola, Times are approximate and subject to change. Featuring Just For You Catering Fried Chicken Very Nice 3-Piece Dining Room Suite, Coal Oil Lamp Collection, Check out Fertile Soil Band on Dolls, Large Collection Of Baseball Collectibles & Cardinal Facebook or at www.fertilesoil.yolasite.com/ Memorabilia, Lots Of Older Baseball Cards, Depression Glass, Sunday, Jan. 11 Fenton Glass, US Stamp Collection, Great Britain & Canada For booking information call (618) 317-4409 11:00am-1:30pm Stamp Albums, Christmas Seal Collection, Couch & Matching or email [email protected] Love Seat, Stemware, Refrigerator, Dinnerware, Rocker W/ Choice of 3, 2 or Footstool, 2 Curio Cabinets, Bed, Wall Pictures, Bell Collection, 1-Piece Chicken Dinner AB Steins, Electronic Dart Board, Shelving, Collection Of With 2 Sides: Miniature Churches, Religious Items, 10-Volume Set Presidential Mashed Potatoes & Papers, Gas Grill, Luggage, Framed & Signed Prints, LG Flat Gravy, Corn, Cole Slaw Screen 32” TV, Dynex Flat Screen 19” TV, Old Student Desk, Or Green Beans 150+ Cap Collection, Corner Butcher Block Table & 2 Benches, Kid’s Fishing Gear, Punch Bowls, Telescope, Wildlife Artwork, Old 3-Piece Dinner Plates Newspapers, File Cabinets, Technics Stereo, Computer $5 SPECIAL Equipment, Pfaltzgraff “Poetry” Service For 8, Ping Pong Table, $ 50 Chicken & Dumplings Patio Furniture, Hand & Garden Tools, Hoses, Shop Vac, Work Per Plate Bench, Scroll Saw, Carving Tools, 150-Gal. Water Tank, Orchard 8 Dine-In Sprayer, David Bradley Flatbed Wagon (Needs New Floor), Comes With Water, Iced Tea Small Trailer, Lots More! Or Coffee. Other Drinks Or For To-Go Orders Available For An Extra Carge. Call (443-2334) AUCTIONEERS’NOTE: Lots Of Interesting Items. This Auction Is Getting Large, And We Will Be Selling In 2 Or 3 Rings! SPARTA LIONS CLUB Website: vossauctions.com 510 W. BELMONT • SPARTA Action Auction Associates Proceeds To Benefit The Lions Building Fund Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 Coming Events PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 10 • 9:00am (Rain Or Shine) Soup & SALE LOCATION: 304 S. Kingshighway, Perryville, Missouri, At The Perryville Public Sandwich Night Works Location. From The Junction At Hwy. 51 & 61, Take Hwy. 61 South About 1 1/2 5:30-7:30pm Miles To Sale Site. Entrance Is Across From Park-Et Restaurant. Watch For Sale Markers!!! Saturday, Jan. 17 VEHICLES – EQUIPMENT – MISC. 1998 Crown Victoria w/approx. 143xxx miles (needs fuel pump); 1998 Crown Victoria w/approx. 119xxx miles (needs a new battery); 1996 GMC 1/2 ton pickup w/approx. 142xxx miles (needs Website: vossauctions.com BREACH brakes & battery); 1990 Chevy 3208 Kodiac dump truck w/CAT engine, air brakes, Eaton 5 & 2 rear, w/snow plow, approx 53xxx miles; 1981 Ford F-700 boom truck w/Deirick Digger Pitman OF PEACE Polecat, model 1341, 8.2 Detroit diesel, w/20,000 front mount winch; Ford 101 series 3-bottom 8:30pm plow; Ford 223 series disc; 2-Dimensions Super Invertor 3,000 watt, 300 amp; 10” Delta contractor’s table saw; 5 hydraulic cylinders; lot of amber rotator lights for top of truck; A-frame Saturday, Jan. 24 steel beam w/wheels 13’3” tall x 14’ wide; 1-ton beam 4 rollers; 1-ton Yale Spur gear block & Members’ tackle chain hoist; paper towel dispensers; Craftsman 2400 psi 6.0 hp. high pressure washer; 2 1/ 2” water pump w/Brigg & Stratton motor; 2006 18” Target concrete street saw w/20 hp. Honda Appreciation engine; 1985 18” Target concrete street saw w/Wisconsin engine; 4 used truck bed toolboxes; 4 side truck bed toolboxes; tractor seat; Powermate Vantage 3500 watt generator; TC-11 Ardison Party power drill model 8900 post hole digger; camper shell for Ford Ranger; 2008 CE2000-60/120 cutting plotter letter & graphics; 6 Federal Signal new 14” round amber lights; 17 light bars (some Saturday, Jan. 31 red/blue/amber); 2” Honda water pump w/GX120 Honda engine; 130’ 5/16” thick, 2’ OD, 20’ sections; 77’ 3/16” thick, 10” ID, 30’, 29’, 18’ sections; electric typewriter; stack chairs; various “Shady Gray” folding tables & chairs; about 21 bicycles; bicycle parts; pogo stick; child’s scooters; concrete birdbath stand; child’s battery-operated 4-wheeler; commercial treadmill; Gold’s Gym recumbent Steeleville bike; Club Car electric golf cart (needs battery); window AC; 8 ladder steps for pool; 4 pool guard stands; pool noodles; lane rope; aqua aerobic weights; drinking fountain; stainless sinks, urinals If you don’t want Eagles & toilets; 18 pieces of 10’x 3’ tin; handicap hydraulic pool lift; scrap electric wire; bulletin boards; 965-9076 various computers & keyboards; wooden shelf; 6 1.3 MP web cams (new); 5 adjustable headsets to miss what’s w/microphones (new); desk chairs; printer stands; calculators; rolling cart for computer files; 8 100’ sections of 5” rubber supply fire hose w/storz connectors; 16 50’ sections of 2”-3” standard fire hose; wooden side racks for military cargo/troop trailer; old movie screen; field painters; T- happening in the shirts; Fender portable sound system; 2 metal concession racks; Scottsman ice machine; roll-up security window; Dyson vacuum; Minolta 35mm camera; area rug; Artisan GL-4 instant hot water area, we’re your Your heater; soda machine; vending machines; basketballs & yoga balls; nacho chip warmer; copier; Local News cash register; TVs; TV mounts; doors and other various items too numerous to mention. go-to. Leader Owner: City Of Perryville, Missouri Auctioneers’ Note: We will be selling excess and surplus items from various departments for the County City of Perryville. Some items are in need of repair and will be sold as is, where is. Announcements made day of sale will take precedence over printed material. COUNTY JOURNAL Journal NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDETS • TERMS: CASH OR APPROVED CHECK SALE 1101 E. PINE • PO BOX 369 Percy • 497-8272 CONDUCTED BY: MANCHE AUCTION SERVICE COL. RODNEY MANCHE (573) 547-1818 or (573) 513-1212 SINCE 1982 - “LET OUR PERCY • 497-8272 EXPERIENCE SELL YOUR VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.mancheauctionservice.com or www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #6476) NEXT AUCTION!!!” Page 24 County Journal January 8, 2015 Holliday’s career Brrrr! It’s Polar change has been Plunge a rapid success time With the weather fore- Aunt Nette’s Kettle Corn cast calling for below- By Travis Lott Moody’s Health Mart in freezing temperatures Kevin Holliday, owner Sparta and Kellerman’s all week, preparations of Aunt Nette’s Kettle Feed & Supply in Pinck- are being made for the Corn in Tilden, had neyville. seventh annual Polar never made his now Holliday makes more Plunge. widely enjoyed kettle than 20 flavors of pop- The plunge will be held corn before the summer corn, such as caramel, Saturday at Wathan’s of 2012, when he agreed cheese, snickerdoodle lake, 4407 Rockcastle to fill in for the sched- and tuti fruiti. He also Road, south of Steele- uled vendor at the features seasonal flavors ville. It will benefit Grand American. like carmel apple and Kaitlin Schoenbeck of “I just decided to give pumpkin pie. Baldwin, the daughter it a try,” Holliday said. In addition to the corn, of Jamie and Brian By the next year, Holliday, with help from Kevin Holliday takes some kettle corn from the popper at the 2013 Tailgate Schoenbeck. The young Holliday had begun wife Lynette, also makes Party for Charity at Laclede’s Landing in St. Louis. Photo by Abstrakt girl has spinal muscular dedicating most of his pork rinds and lemon Marketing Group. atrophy. Saturday is her time to making his shakeups. The business first birthday. kettle corn, which was is named for Lynette. up in 2013. gives me the flexibility sponsibility to give back The donation to jump being sold everywhere “(My wife’s) nieces and “I still technically work to attend many of the to that community,” into the frigid water is from local shows such nephews call her Aunt for MedStar,” Holliday things I was missing Holliday said. $20. Registration starts as the Grand American Nette,” Holliday said. “I said. “I just fill in here before,” Holliday said. In that spirit of giving, at noon, and the jump is and the Toast of thought that sounded and there when they Aunt Nette’s recently he recently donated set for approximately 2 Marissa, to large street better than Uncle Kev’s.” need me.” joined the Sparta Cham- about 500 bags of kettle p.m. events in St. Louis. Holliday is a licensed Holliday said that al- ber of Commerce, which corn for Santa to give There will also be a 50/ His corn is now sold at paramedic. However, he though he wasn’t seeking Holliday said is great for away to children who 50 drawing, and a band several local stores, in- reduced his involvement the career change, it is a his business. visited the cottage in will entertain. cluding Buchheit, with MedStar when his welcome opportunity. “Any business that’s in Sparta during the The public is welcome Butcher’s Block and business began picking “Being able to do this a community has a re- Christmas season. to attend.

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