Election Results

Volume 42 Number 14 Thursday, April 8, 2021 22 Pages | 75¢ Election C’ville gets water results line grant Turnout was extremely light for the most part in Tuesday’s municipal elec- $550,000 to hook tions, with only 11 percent of eligible voters going to the onto Sparta system polls in Randolph County. Coulterville has been re- Still, there will be some warded a sizable grant to new faces in local govern- go toward its upcoming ments, and some incum- water line extension to bents retained their posi- Sparta. tions. The Illinois Department Along with that, voters in of Commerce and Econom- Percy and Steeleville decid- ic Opportunity announced ed to form a new sanitary April 5 that the village was sewer district. Andy Gerlach one of the recipients of the Steeleville 2020 Community Develop- The village of Steeleville ment Block Grant for Pub- will have a new mayor start- lic Infrastructure. ing next month, as Andy Coulterville will receive Gerlach, who is a current the maximum award of member of the town board, $550,000. A total of $18.2 defeated Mayor Bob Sutton. million was awarded to 34 Gerlach received 537 votes communities across the to Sutton’s 55. state. “I want to thank the voters “Like many small towns of Steeleville for their sup- across America, Coulter- port,” Gerlach said Wednes- ville faces the unfortunate day. “I was pleasantly sur- reality of water infrastruc- prised with that many peo- Brandy Miller ture that has reached the ple voting. I look forward to votes. Unopposed incum- end of its useful life, and the next four years.” bent board members will that requires costly re- Gerlach said he wants in- return. Cindy Sickmeyer repairs and replacements,” put from town board mem- ceived 386 votes and Larry said Coulterville Mayor bers on what their priorities Ruebke 347. Incumbent Bob Steve Marlow in a state- are and what they want to Reiss was elected to the Bucket of joy ment. “However, thanks to get accomplished. two-year board term with The Evansville Fire Department Easter egg hunt this public infrastructure “I want us to work as a 539 votes. returned with gusto April 3 near the Evansville ball funding opportunity, we’ll team,” he said. Steeleville-Percy diamonds. Pictured is Billie Price, 2, of Schuline, receive a much-needed Gerlach’s run for mayor sewer district daughter of Brendan and Bobbie Price, showing off boost to modernize our opened a seat on the board. Voters in Steeleville over- her bucket of real eggs collected during the hunt. For public works and ensure That will be fi lled by Bruce more information and pictures from the event, turn Guebert, who polled 395 Continued on Page 5_____ to the front of Section Two. Continued on Page 5 ______Ava woman can’t keep chickens The Ava city council has Conservancy District, for reaffi rmed the city’s ordi- thousands of gallons a nance that bans keeping month that was not go- chickens in town. ing through consumers’ The issue came up at Water loss meters. Monday night’s council A request was approved meeting, when Penny from Laura Wilcox to rent Manary asked the council might be the old police offi ce along why she received a notice the Keller Highway. Wil- to get rid of her chickens, cox will use the building while other residents con- coming as an insurance office. tinue to raise them. The council approved a Manary said a council six-month lease at $250 a member told her a year month in rent. ago that she could keep from old It was reported that Ava chickens as long as the qualifi es for participation brood did not include a in Crosswalk Community rooster. sealed main Action Agency’s housing Ava apparently has a rehabilitation program. long-standing ordinance Crosswalk representatives Alex Flores exits the Randolph County Courthouse prohibiting chickens, but will be in town this month Tuesday afternoon with attorney Kacey Eisenhauer. that ordinance has been property. for eligible participants loosely enforced in the It was also reported that to complete application past. a cause might have been forms. Now that Ava has a code found for the water loss Spring cleanup day was Alex Flores in court enforcement officer, al- problem the city has expe- set for April 23 and 24. By Travis Lott stood that the case would leged violations of the rienced for years. Dumpsters will be placed Alex Flores has returned proceed to trial, and Flores ordinance are being ad- Maintenance workers at the sewer lagoon for to the area. indicated that he under- dressed. found an old city map that residents to discard un- Flores, 40, appeared in stood. Manary was told that showed an old water main wanted items that aren’t court in Randolph County Brown set a case manage- other residents who are near the Keller Highway prohibited. April 6 for the fi rst time ment conference for May 24 keeping chickens will also intersection. That line The citywide yard sale since he was charged in at 10 a.m. receive notices to get rid does not show up on newer will be held the fi rst week- 2015 with four counts of The charges are in con- of them. maps because it is no long- end in May. theft and one count of pass- nection to debts he owed for In other action, the coun- er used, and supposedly, it The council also approved ing a bad check. several events at the World cil discussed a previous was sealed. a proposal for $1,944 from Set for a preliminary Shooting and Recreational request made by Council- Officials now suspect Egyptian Asphalt and Seal- hearing, he arrived in Complex in Sparta, includ- woman Laura Eaton if the it was not sealed prop- coating to seal the parking court with his attorney ing the Copperhead Mu- city could pay for the in- erly and could be leaking lot at the city hall and the Kacey Eisenhauer of Mar- sic Festival and the failed stallation of a culvert in a at a valve. Maintenance lot and access roads at ion. The two met privately Charlie Daniels Band con- storm drainage ditch that workers will dig near the Bower Park. in the courtroom for some cert and Fourth of July runs through her yard. valve to determine if that’s Ronda Wilson and Sha- time before Eisenhauer rodeo, both in 2014. She was told that the city where the leak is coming ron Bower have volun- emerged to inform State’s Flores allegedly scammed will not pay for it because from. teered to plant flowers Attorney Jeremy Walker businesses in Randolph it is on private property. The water loss is not as along Main Street and at that Flores would waive County and the cities of Some work will be done bad as it was a couple of the welcome signs. The the hearing and the formal Sparta and of Belleville by the city on drain inlets years ago when Ava was city will purchase up to reading of the charges. to the tune of hundreds of near Eaton’s property, but paying its water suppli- $300 worth of fl owers for Judge Richard Brown those inlets are on city er, Kinkaid-Reed’s Creek the project. asked Flores if he under- Continued on Page 5_____

All those arrested or ticketed are presumed innocent until POLICE proven guilty in court. Local police incidents for the week Grass fi re Delbert P. Lynn, 43, Chasity D. Knapp, Kimberly M. Schuetz, ese’s Hill Road. of Percy was arrested 29, of Steeleville was 20, of Sparta was ar- Rice was arrested for March 29 by Steeleville arrested March 29 by rested April 3 by Spar- driving on a suspend- police on a Sparta city the Randolph County ta police for violating ed license, disobey- near Sparta warrant for failure to Sheriff’s Office for an order of protection. ing a traffi c control pay fees/taxes. He post- possession of meth and She was given a notice device, not wearing a Sparta fi remen Tim Rucks reported ed bond. drug paraphernalia and to appear in court and seat belt, fl eeing or at- were called to a mi- that Madison McIn- **** on a Randolph County released. tempting to elude po- nor incident just af- tyre had been at the Dante M. Dixon, 27, warrant for failure **** lice and reckless driv- ter 4 p.m. Saturday. property burning of Chester was arrest- to report change of Christine C. Schuetz, ing. She was jailed. Initially, the call brush, and the fi re ed April 1 by Chester address. She was jailed. 45, of Sparta was ar- **** came in as a report got out of hand. police on a Randolph **** rested April 3 by Spar- Elana B. Turner, 30, of a structure fi re When fi remen ar- County warrant for do- Isaiha L. Williams, ta police for violating of Carterville was tick- on property owned rived, they quickly mestic battery. He was 30, of Sparta was ar- an order of protection. eted March 30 by Wil- by Michelle Monroe put out the fi re, and released on a recogni- rested March 29 by She was given a notice lisville police for driv- at 11247 Holloway it burned less than zance bond. Sparta police for crim- to appear in court and ing on a suspended Road, but it turned an acre of grass. **** inal trespass to prop- released. license and speeding. out to be a grass Firemen were on Gordon S. McClellan, erty. He was given a **** She was given a notice fi r e . the scene for about 52, of Sparta was ar- notice to appear in Justin Galloway, 36, to appear in court and Sparta Fire Chief 20 minutes. rested April 2 by Sparta court and released. of Cutler was arrested released. police on a Randolph **** March 30 by the Perry **** County warrant for fail- Dayton C. Forcum, County Sheriff’s Offi ce Tyran J. Stell, 21, of ure to appear in court 17, of Sparta was ar- for domestic battery. Cutler was arrested Keebler gets two on a possession of meth rested March 31 by He was jailed. April 2 by Willisville charge. He was jailed. Sparta police for do- **** police for possession of **** mestic battery and Jason D. Stone, 43, of adult cannabis in a ve- Rayshon L. Wil- interfering with the Pinckneyville was ar- hicle and not wearing years in prison liams, 42, of Sparta reporting of domestic rested March 31 by the a seat belt. Stell posted was arrested April 3 violence. He was taken Perry County Sheriff’s bond. Perry County State’s and a half years in by Sparta police on a to the St. Clair County Offi ce on a Perry Coun- **** Attorney David Searby prison. Randolph County war- Detention Center. ty warrant for DUI and Deuntramon L. announced a sentence Keebler pleaded rant for failure to ap- **** driving on a revoked Brownlee, 30, of Spar- to the Illinois Depart- guilty to allegations pear in court on a pos- Blaze J. West, 18, of license. He was jailed. ta was arrested April ment of Corrections. contained in a petition session of a weapon by Sparta was arrested **** 2 by Sparta police for Shane M. Keebler, to revoke probation. a felon. He was jailed. March 31 by Sparta po- Tabitha M. Rice, 29, driving on a suspend- 29, of Tilden was sen- He was on probation **** lice for criminal tres- of Willisville was ar- ed license and on a tenced March 11 to two for possession of meth. James D. Easton, pass to property and rested March 31 by Wil- Randolph County war- 53, of Sparta was ar- battery. West was giv- lisville police, follow- rant for failure to ap- rested March 28 by en a notice to appear ing a pursuit on Route pear in court on a traf- Sparta police on a in court and released. 4 that ended on County fi c charge. He posted Du Quoin man Randolph County war- **** Line Road south of Re- bond. rant for failure to ap- Destiny M. Beckley, pear in court on a theft 18, of Sparta was ar- injured in wreck charge. He was given rested March 31 by a notice to appear in Sparta police for crim- BLACKTOP A Du Quoin man was was headed west on court and released. inal trespass to prop- injured April 2 when Bowls Bottom Road **** erty and battery. She his car ran off the about a mile east of Lexy L. Easton, 18, was given a notice to Seal Coating road and struck a tree. Purple Martin Road of Sparta was arrested appear in court and The Perry County just after 12:30 p.m., March 28 by Sparta released. & Crack Fill Sheriff’s offi ce identi- when he swerved to police on a Randolph **** Squeegee Coats fi ed the driver as Jax- miss a deer, ran off the County warrant for Brayden D. Witten- Hot Job At A Cool Price! son P. Smith, 19. road and struck the a traffi c offense. She born, 18, of Breese was Police said Smith tree. posted bond. arrested April 1 by **** Sparta police for ille- CALL WILLIAM SMITH Melissa A. Juenger, gal possession of adult 32, of Sparta was ar- use cannabis by a driv- 6 1 8 . 6 1 5 . 1 5 0 3 Randolph County rested March 29 by er, unlawful posses- Sparta police for crimi- sion of cannabis and nal trespass to proper- drug paraphernalia. 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RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD COVID vaccine now available to everyone By Dan Zobel county is doing well in a highway department The Randolph County terms of people testing resolution for the pur- Health Department is positive, but there was chase of three grades making the COVID-19 a recent spike in num- of road oil that will be vaccine available to bers, largely contained used for oil and chip anybody who has not to one entire family. work. already received one. She urges everyone to Marathon Ashland Health department continue to be vigilant of Glen Carbon will Administrator Angie with safety measures. supply MC-800, which Oathout announced the “We’re so close to be- is a bitumen asphalt news during the April 1 ing out of this,” Oathout blended with kerosene. county board meeting. said. Marathon’s bid was The health depart- In other news, Ran- $252,159 for 104,500 ment’s next ﬁ rst-dose dolph County Care gallons. Moderna vaccine clinic Center Administrator The other two went to will be April 15. Michelle Cato reported Emulsicoat of Urbana. The Moderna and that procedures con- Emulsicoat will be paid Johnson & Johnson cerning visiting fam- $338,826 for 189,500 vaccines can be re- ily members are going gallons of HFE-150 and ceived by people 18 and well. $121,050 for 225 tons of older. Only Pfizer is She noted that the PG46-28 asphalt. available for people 16 state recently had rep- Highway department and 17, but the county resentatives at the care engineer Mike Riebe- does not have the abil- center for about four ling explained that ity to store Pﬁ zer. days to conduct its an- Marathon had a lower To schedule an ap- nual survey, which in- bid for the asphalt, but pointment for a shot, cludes speaking with it had to be rejected call the health depart- residents and family because Marathon did ment at 826-5007, op- members. not include a proposal tion 8; Chester Memo- Cato expects the re- guarantee. rial Hospital, 826-4581, sults of the survey soon. “I spoke with a Mara- extension 1339; Red Commissioner Ron- thon representative, Bud Regional Hospi- nie White asked for and he recognized the tal, 282-5165, or Sparta an update in regards mistake was his,” Riebe- Community Hospital, to the body scanners ling said. “Nobody has 443-1362. that were purchased contested that.” People should not for the county jail that Riebeling reported that schedule a vaccine at were funded through bids were opened March more than one location. the CARES Act and the 31 for the bridge deck Oathout hopes the county’s general fund. replacement project on county will begin re- Chief Deputy Jarrod County Highway 5. ceiving a steady supply Peters reported that Those bids will be pre- of the one-dose Johnson they were to be in- sented at the county & Johnson vaccine. stalled by April 7. board’s April 16 meet- Oathout said the The board approved ing. Missing S’ville girl found sleeping in parents’ bed

By Travis Lott the kitchen, the little was about 15 minutes A frightening situ- girl was nowhere to be after fi remen arrived ation for a father in found. He searched the on scene, and found Steeleville had a happy home, calling for his her. ending April 1. daughter, but could not Zeidler said he found According to Steele- fi nd her. the youngster sleeping ville Police Chief Jim He called 911 at ap- under the covers on Zeidler and Fire Chief proximately 7:20 p.m. her parents’ bed. Rich Reitz, police Police arrived and “When I pulled the were called to the East paged the Steeleville covers back, she was Green Street home of Fire Department to ini- just that fast asleep Christopher Gilmer, tiate a search for the that she didn’t wake up when he could not fi nd child. to anyone yelling for his 5-year-old daugh- Police searched the her,” Zeidler said. ter Mia Gilmer. home but didn’t fi nd Zeidler said this is Zeidler said Gil- her. mer reported he’d last Reitz said fi remen a fairly common call seen Mia coloring in set up a grid to begin that police receive. the kitchen before he searching the area. “Ninety percent of went to give their dog However, police re- the time, we fi nd them a bath. entered the home at somewhere in the When he returned to around 8 p.m., which home,” Zeidler said. Bill to license midwives passes state committee After decades of work, gious reasons. visions, including regu- groups pushing to li- COVID-19 has led to an lating the professional cense certifi ed profes- increased demand for conduct of home birth sional midwives in Illi- out-of-hospital materni- midwives by establish- nois are one step closer ty care providers due to ing a state midwife to achieving their goal. fears of exposing moth- board and setting rigor- The Certifi ed Profes- er and child to the virus. ous standards for prac- sional Midwife Practice However, most people tice; requiring midwives Act, House Bill 3401, was seeking out-of-hospital to meet educational unanimously passed out births in Illinois this standards supported by of the House of Repre- year have been left to the American Academy sentatives’ Health Care navigate a market of of Pediatrics and the Licensing Committee underground midwives, American College of Ob- March 24. which offers no state- stetricians and Gynecol- A midwife is a trained regulated protections ogists; regulating the professional who assists for consumers. use of medications and women during labor, Minorities such as treatments for mothers delivery and after the black and hispanic peo- and newborns; allowing birth of their children, ple often choose home midwives to screen for often working in the ex- births as an alternative possible complications pecting mother’s home to hospital care, because and conditions such as or in a birthing center. black women are six congenital heart defects The bill grants a state times more likely to die and hearing disabilities; license for midwives during childbirth in Il- establishing a system to assist in safe home linois than their white to transfer care during births if they attain pro- counterparts, according emergencies; and man- fessional midwife cer- to the National Center dating informed con- tifi cation, a nationally for Health Statistics. In- sent forms to meet estab- recognized credential. fant mortality rates for lished standards. The bill has been a black families, at 12.4 Carrie Vickery, vice long time coming, ac- per 1,000, is almost tri- president of Illinois cording to the legisla- ple that of white fami- Friends of Midwives, a tion’s advocates. lies, at just 4.9 per 1,000. group advocating and Variations of this bill Isis Rose, a black wom- lobbying for broader ac- have been brought bean and home birth advo- cess to midwife care in fore the legislature near- cate from Urbana said Illinois, told state legis- ly every year since the she and her husband lators during the March late 1970s. In that time, have opted for home 24 hearing that Illinois 35 states and Washing- births for this reason. is failing in its duty to ton DC have granted She told the committee appropriately regulate licenses to certifi ed that state regulation of home birth midwifery. professional midwives, the practice would pro- “Each year of delay in many of which also cov- vide legal channels for licensing and integrat- er the cost through Med- midwife clients to make ing home birth mid- icaid programs. them feel more comfort- wives puts consumers at Every year, nearly able in their choice to risk,” Vickery said. “We 1,000 families in Illinois give birth at home. are telling you: Protect choose to give birth at The bill aims to ad- us. Give us licensed cer- home due to cultural, dress these issues tifi ed professional mid- philosophical or reli- through numerous pro- wives.” Page 4 County Journal | April 8, 2021 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Many complaints over self-checkout

n the past couple Sure, we can ask a Iof weeks, a slew host for assistance to UFOs, ufonauts of people have called A service or a hassle? ring up our tomatoes or our office to complain get the computer to ac- about the new fully cept our coupons—just and religion do-it-yourself checkout associate, and they’ll sitioned to new jobs as soon as she teach- system at Walmart in tell you it’s a full-ser- called hosts, and no es the elderly woman have decided to avoid all political sub- Sparta. vice checkout experi- cashiers have lost jobs who can’t even figure jects this week, on the grounds that my Many who have called ence.” their in this transition. out a 1990s-era VCR commentsI might tend to incriminate me, are elderly and strug- No, Matt, a full-ser- However, that math how to operate a touch- gle with the registers, and focus instead on the burning question vice checkout system does not add up in the screen computer. That where they have to of whether or not the discovery of alien is what we had before. long term, and either shouldn’t take too long. navigate screens, scan Believe it or not, we the company will return beings, if there be such, will alter man’s The suits in the their own items and, like our cashiers. We to staffing cashiers, or Walmart corporate of- religious beliefs. when the bar codes like the interactions we many employees will be fice are trying desper- My inspiration for this column comes don’t work, individu- have with them when released. ately to convince us from speculation in the news about what ally type in the item’s we ask each other how In reality, the company that this new system product numbers. the upcoming national intelligence and our day is going, crack now just has to pay one is better for everyone. defense department report, due June 25, All of the people who a joke here and there host instead of three or have called our office They want us to be- to the U.S. Senate about unexplained sight- and receive the assis- four cashiers. lieve that we want to do have one particular “By nature, individual ings of advanced aircraft and drones will tance that only a store their work for free, so complaint in common: that cares about its lanes make the check- reveal and a recent article on bgr.com in they don’t have to pay They aren’t cashiers, customers can provide. out experience transac- which prominent physicist Michio Kaku employees. nor have they asked We also like know- tional, but being face- says we’re likely to discover life on other A PR person also to be. ing—despite Walmart’s to-face, the interaction planets very soon. The company tried history of driving small becomes a relationship,” stated that the com- Kaku says the launch of the James Webb to explain this new mom-and-pop shops claims John Crecelius, pany plans to tran- Space Telescope will make it possible for move in a June 30, out of business—that senior vice president of sition more stores to scientists to study distant exoplanets in 2020 story written by the transactions we’re Walmart U.S. Innova- the 100 percent self- entirely new ways. The telescope is sched- Matt Smith of Walmart making are at least tions Development. checkout system and uled for launch in October, but author Corporate Affairs for contributing to some It was a personal expe- that the company will the company’s website, continue to monitor Mike Wehner notes that the launch has form of job security rience before you took in which the company associate and customer already been delayed for many years, so for the people on the the person away, John. laid out its plan to go other side of the cash How on earth is star- feedback. nothing is certain. fully self-checkout by register. ing at a screen and “It’s still too early to Years ago, I read an article that said first introducing the Walmart’s public re- struggling through tell if this experience Catholics had a plan for a close encounter system in its Fayette- lations department the series of electronic will be rolled out long- of the third kind. ville, Arkansas store. claims that cashiers prompts a personal ex- term,” a spokeswoman But according to the article Of UFOs, Smith said, “...ask any have just been tran- perience? said. Space Aliens and the Catholic Faith on ncregister.com (National Catholic Regis- By Martha ter), Catholics aren’t so certain of their A Musing View® Peebles policy toward alien beings, after all. “There is no official teaching, but there has been speculation within the Church since the Middle Ages. In the 15th century, It’s not easy to stifle creativity people began to ask if there was a plurali- hose of you par- dreaming of music. ty of worlds,” author Sabrina Arena Ferri- Tents out there who My sister reminded si quotes Father Terry Ehrman, assistant are raising creative me of our mowing children have your director for the Center for Theology, Sci- experience when we work cut out for you. were young. Daddy had ence and Human Flourishing at the Uni- When I realized that us learn to use the rid- versity of Notre Dame, as saying. our son Arlin was a ing lawn mower very Pope Francis was asked in 2015 whether creative kid, I was con- early. he thought thinking extraterrestrials ex- stantly worried about We enjoyed this time ist. doing something that to ourselves, and it According to the Catholic News Agency, might get in the way actually fueled our the pope said, “Honestly I wouldn’t know of his creativity, like creative juices. I was how to answer. Until America was discov- making him mow the not musical, but those grass. ered, we thought it didn’t exist, and in- hours outside in the When Arlin was about fresh air gave me lots stead it existed.” Arlin Peebles 12 or so, Bill suggested of ideas. One of them Authorities differ about which of man’s that he teach him how was to cut out large awesome, fresh and all intangible elements: religions would be most and least affected to mow the lawn. I was letters in the lawn and deeply creative. He is a spirit, emotion, history. if intelligent alien life is discovered, ac- opposed to that. Not make words that only cross between a young “These are the tools of cording to Daniel Kolitz’s gizmodo.com only was he too young, airplanes could see. James Taylor, a less the songwriter’s trade article Which Religion Is Friendliest to but I also thought such My dad was not in throaty Bruce Spring- before he even picks the Idea of Aliens? However, several said a mundane task might favor of that frivolity. steen with a little Eric up the pen. People who Buddhism would have the least problem, interfere with his crea- His idea of cutting the Church added in. are very attuned to the while Christianity would have the most. tive instincts. grass was doing so in Speaking of Bruce, atmosphere usually When he turned 16, “Numerous schools of Buddhism and first gear and to double here is a quote from end up being artists of Bill asked again, but at over and mow half of Hinduism posit countless celestial realms, him that was published some sort. that time, Arlin was in what you just mowed in the October/Novem- “Because they are so populated by beings more or less spiritual- the process of playing a second time. Boring! ber 2020 AARP Maga- attuned to it, they have ly advanced than humans. News of extra- his guitar and writing When he went inside, zine. He was asked a desire to record it. If terrestrial neighbors would be welcome his own songs. By the we quickly switched how, after 50 years on that desire to record and easily assimilated,” said Douglas Va- time he started college, to fourth gear and the job, he still finds in- is strong enough, you koch, president of Messaging Extraterres- he had a band and mowed haphazardly. spiration for his song- learn a language to do trial Intelligence. was way too busy for a Now, at 40, Arlin is an writing so. Whether it’s paint- Christian Weidemann of the University mowing endeavor. accomplished singer Springsteen said, ings, films, songs, po- I realize now that of Muenster said, “Every major religion and songwriter. We “You have your an- etry. mowing the grass on Earth could easily accommodate the had the good fortune tenna out; you’re just “My antenna is pick- would probably have to see him perform walking through the discovery of (intelligent) alien life, with ing up so much infor- been good for him. Our and stream his new world, and you are mation, I need to find a one exception: Christianity.” yard takes an entire album “Someone Else’s picking up these sig- way to disperse it.” That’s because Christians regard Jesus day to mow. He could Dream” a few weeks nals of emotions and Wow! Bruce just Christ as a divine incarnation essential have been spending ago in his living room. spirit and history and summed up creativity for the salvation of sinful humans, Weide- that time sitting on He hasn’t performed events, today’s events in a nutshell. mann says. But he doesn’t see how Chris- the mower, taking live for quite a while and past remembranc- I wonder if he ever tians can reconcile this doctrine with mul- in his surroundings, due to COVID. As ales. These things you had to mow grass as tiple worlds and multiple species. thinking of words and ways, his songs are divine from the air are a kid. I don’t always agree with Pope Fran- cis, but I think he has the right perspec- tive when he says the Creator is infinitely greater than human knowledge; the uni- Letters to the editor From personal experi- of complaints? Will can make a difference. verse is the result of divine intelligence, A burden for ence, my husband, who these staffed lanes shut Nellie Gerlach and the god who made us loves us—who- senior citizens is in his 80s, had to wait again? Sparta ever, whatever and wherever we may be. Editor, County Journal: in a line 12 people deep. It has been reported There! I made it all the way through There is something Others have reported to me by my nephew without saying a single word about the going on at the Sparta wait times of up to 20 in Georgia that his lo- It’s about leftists’ unconstitutional and outrageous Walmart Supercenter or more minutes, and cal Walmart has com- respect proposals for gun control, climate control, that has customers in still others have given pletely removed the speech control, thought control, election an uproar, especially up altogether and just staffed checkout lanes, Editor, County Journal: senior citizens. left their filled carts One hospital in St. reform, immigration reform, budget bust- and only self checkout There seems to be a and walked out the lanes remain. Louis recently reported ing, energy independence busting, Senate new policy from the door. I have received I made a call to the they had no COVID-19 filibuster busting and anything and ev- corporate office of reports that some area corporate office and patients. They say COV- erything else under this or any other sun. Walmart that is forc- shoppers are going to spoke with a lady who ID-19 is still here, so we For more by John Meacham, visit laugh- ing customers to use Walmart in Chester, was very nice in hear- are to continue to wash withjohn.wordpress.com. self-service checkout Belleville or even to ing my complaints. our hands, wear masks lanes only. Perryville, Missouri to A few days later, I and social distance our- I call this removal or shop. even received a call selves. non-staffing of regular I consider this new from the Sparta I believe this is sound Policies Of The County Journal checkout lanes a bur- policy to be very un- Walmart. The lady counsel. When I am A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. den for senior citizens wise on the part of who spoke with me around very many peo- Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein and others who are corporate Walmart. said there was nothing ple who do not have Co-Owners/Co-Publishers not savvy with modern Many are calling the they could do since this masks on, I feel disre- Published Each Thursday checkout technology corporate office to com- was a corporate policy. spected and unsafe. If 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 or who have a large plain, and it was noted She further stated that we go into a building order to purchase. The (618) 497-8272 that a few days be- they could only operate that asks us to wear lack of staffed check- fore Easter, our Sparta with the number of em- masks and we don’t Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be pub- out lanes is also caus- Walmart opened a few ployees that they were wear masks, we are lished. A telephone number is also required for verification. ing an increased wait staffed checkout lanes. assigned. disrespecting the ones Letters and news items are published at the discretion of time to even get to a Was this just for the I informed her that the editors. All copy will be edited. The County Journal that request wearing self-check lane. holiday? Was it because my complaint was not does not publish poetry. to be a reflection on the masks. Classified advertising must be prepaid except for es- Masks are a good tablished accounts. Political and certain other advertising County Journal Sparta store itself, but (USPS 549-110) River with the corporate de- thing. We get fewer must be prepaid. colds and flu and oth- Any person or organization holding a money making is published weekly on cision, which I person- er things if we wear event and wanting it advertised in the County Journal must Thursdays for 75¢ each issue, Stages ally think was foolish. discuss their promotion with the advertising department. $30 per year in Randolph, Mississippi At Chester In hopes that we can them. Perry and Jackson counties and For those of us who Generally, if the organization charges for the event, goods $ Flood Stage 27 Ft. change a corporate or services, the County Journal charges to advertise its Marissa. 32 per year in Illinois, decision, we need to don’t have breathing event. $37 per year elsewhere, by Apr. 01...... 26.8 make our voices heard. problems, it’s not a big Letters advocating a candidate or referendum will be County Journal, Box 369, 1101 Apr. 02...... 26.2 Please call the hardship, and it saves published as a letter to the editor until two weeks before East Pine, Percy, Illinois, 62272. Apr. 03...... 25.0 Walmart corporate of- some of us money; we Periodicals postage paid at an election. Within that two weeks such promotions will Apr. 04...... 24.2 fice at 800-925-6278. If wear less lipstick. A be published only as paid advertisement. Percy, Illinois.POSTMASTER: Apr. 05...... 23.4 Send address changes to County possible, please try to very weak joke. I won’t Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so in a paid Apr. 06...... 22.9 be kind to the person quit my day job. advertisement. Thank you notes will not be included in Journal, Box 369, 1101 East Apr. 07...... 22.3 you speak with. Irene Neff news stories. Pine, Percy, Illinois 62272. Hopefully, our calls Marissa COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021 PAGE 5 Election results ... from Page 1______whelmingly approved routed challenger Wil- No one ran for clerk. Dirt For Sale the formation of a new liam Gibson by a whop- Tilden sanitary sewer district ping 146-10. In Tilden, Dennis Dick- Road & Driveway Rock with Percy, offsetting Kathryn Campbell, erson defeated opponent All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread Percy voters’ rejection Tabitha Knope and Paul Barton for village of it. Roger Long won their president by a vote of RED Overall, the measure uncontested bids for vil- 116-44. Dickerson will DOT passed with 453 in favor lage trustees. take over for Curtis For- RED DOT to 223 against. In Percy, Candice McLaughlin cum, who did not seek CONSTRUCTION 30-Yard the vote was 49 yes and will be a library trustee. re-election. Trash Dumpsters 59 no, but in Steeleville Ellis Grove “I’m not a man of Available the vote was 404 yes and Village President many words, but I’m go- 826-4045 164 no. Brandy Miller defeated ing to do the best I can,” Only a simple majority Clara Waltemate by a Dickerson said. “I had a was needed for passage. large margin, winning lot of support in town, in- Ava 69-21. cluding with the fi re de- Long-time Ava city “I just want to say partment and the ladies Tom Page council member Charlie thank you to the voters,” with the food pantry.” Schott lost his re-election Miller said. “I was on the Dickerson plans to bid in Ward 1 to Amber fence with how it would pick up where Forcum Heern. Heern received 18 go, but I’m happy with left off in regards to votes to Schott’s 10. the turnout and that the some issues in the vil- In the race for city clerk, voters got out to vote.” lage. He was already in incumbent Kay Johnson Miller’s re-election contact with some board defeated Annette Nikki could offer some sta- members the night of Hoppe 92 to 12. bility back to the vil- the election about some Running unopposed lage. She was appointed things that need to be were Mayor Candice Cot- president in September tackled. ter, getting 97 votes, and 2019, a year that saw “We have some aban- Ward 3 Alderwoman longtime president Jer- doned houses and things Laura Eaton 25. The ry Walls resign. that need to be resolved,” Ward 2 alderman, re- “I feel like we did have Dickerson said. “There ceiving 46 votes, is Dus- a little bit of a rough are also some hydrants tin Benscoter, who also spot,” Miller said. “But that need repaired. We’ll Steve Marlow ran unopposed. the last six months or start doing the need- Randolph County so we have come togeth- ed repairs and getting er Matthew Rodewald, Chester er, and we have a solid things fi xed.” Lois Jones and Amy In Chester, Mayor Tom group of people.” In uncontested races, Naile. Page fended off a chal- In uncontested rac- Catherine Pannier, Don- Running unopposed lenge from Richard es, Linda Butler will re- ald Keeton and Donald for Chester Non High Brueggemann with main clerk; Kelly Walls, Litteken were elected 122 were Ryan Chan- ease, taking 75 percent Glenna Wiegard and trustees, and Chloe Gow- dler and Chad Deter- of the vote with a 647- Charles Hanton will be er will serve as library ding. 198 win. trustees; and Glenn Mc- trustee. Perry County “I certainly appreci- Coy and Daniel Ahleni- Townships Cutler ate the support,” Page us will serve in unex- In Road District 1, Kyle In Cutler, Joseph said. “I look forward to pired two-year terms as Hess beat out Jeff Wit- Loucks ran unopposed serving another term. I trustees. tenborn for the road for village president, re- want to fi nish what we Evansville commissioner job by a ceiving 40 votes. started.” Kenneth Kempfer vote of 803-488. However, preliminary However, there will be strolled into the role of Alan Ashbrook ran numbers show a tie in a shake-up on the city village president unop- unopposed for road dis- the race for trustee. council. posed. trict clerk. Five candidates ran Alderman Dan Geisen Darren Kempfer was In Road District 2, for three open seats. lost his bid to challeng- the only candidate run- Matt Young defeated While Daniel Curry ap- er Bryce Hill in Ward 1. ning for three open challenger Deon Roth, peared to win one of Hill earned 81 votes to trustee seats. All re- 1,347 to 734. those seats outright with Geisen’s 59. maining seats must be Betty McCoy ran unop- 27 votes, the three other Bob Buckham will appointed. posed for Road District 2 candidates, Melvin Car- be the new alderman No candidate ran for clerk. rothers, Lisa Tindall and in Ward 2, narrowly clerk or library trustee. Road District 3 had Shane Helvey, each re- beating Jessie Canady Kaskaskia an uncontested race for ceived 23. Brenda Con- 55-51. Just three ballots commissioner. Raymond way got 21 votes. Larry Bert beat Alder- were cast on Kaskaskia Schaefer will serve. A representative at the man Michael Blechle in Island, where Michael The clerk in that dis- Perry County Clerk’s of- Ward 4 with a total of Colbert ran unopposed trict will be Jason Lan- fi ce said it is unclear 196-105. for village clerk, and grehr. what would be done Page does not feel the Jacinta Hurst and Vic- There were also no to resolve the tie as of change in aldermen toria Roth ran unop- races for Road District Wednesday morning. will hinder the vision posed for trustees. All 4, where Peter Picou is Willisville and direction of the city. three candidates re- commissioner, and An- Village President “I just want to keep ceived 100 percent of toinette Picou is clerk. Clarence Warner ran moving forward,” Page the votes cast. Schools unopposed in Willis- said. “We need to keep Percy In Chester, the three ville, receiving 38 votes doing what we’ve been Percy’s new village new school board mem- for the win. doing.” president will be Mark bers are Matthew Da- There were four can- In uncontested races, Hanks, who ran with- vitz with 986, Nikki Mal- didates seeking three Clerk Bethany Berner out opposition. ley 817 and Randi Belton open seats for full terms received 737 votes to The same is true for 530. They defeated Ali- on the town board. The keep her seat, and Dan newly elected trustees cia Ebers 521 and Brad winners were Tra- Colvis will be the treas- Jan Byrd, Corey Becker Coleman 385. cy Reed with 37 votes, urer with 731 votes. and Martin Giordano. The four winners in John Hill 34 and Jes- Alderman J.D. Maes Prairie du Rocher the race for Red Bud sica Jung 24. Amelia retained his seat in Mark Wilson massive- school board were Car- Fraembs lost her bid Ward 2 with 86 votes, ly defeated opponents ol Harms with 367, Ab- with 23 votes. and Robert Platt kept James Popejoy and Da- igail Carter 326, Todd Tonya Miller ran un- his seat with 256. vid Mollet in the race Birkner 307 and Rick opposed for an unex- Sparta for village president. Stenzel 290. Defeated pired two-year term Michael Kelley was re- Wilson received 106 were Amy Wolter 280, on the Willisville town elected with 209 votes, votes, Popejoy 26 and Cheri Lange 227 and board, receiving 39 and Alan Young kept Mollet 18. Ben Schwartzkopf 214. votes. his seat with 169. In two uncontest- In Prairie du Rocher, Schools Red Bud ed races, Ryan Walker, school board winners Five candidates In a surprising turn Daniel Powell, Vernon were Kimberly Mudd sought three seats on of events, longtime Al- Mollet and Constance 127, Mark Laurent 120 the Pinckneyville 204 derman Clem Esker was Stellhorn-Schanter will and Jennifer Donjon 94. school board. unseated by challenger serve as trustees. Stell- Keni Farris lost with 80 The three winners Ben Schwartzkopf 43-31. horn-Schanter’s is an votes. were Matthew Heine Aldermen Bill unexpired two-year There were uncon- 70, Sean Carter 63 and Hannebutt in Ward 2, term. tested races for school Jackie Brand 57. They Curtis Guebert in Ward Rockwood boards in Coulterville, beat out James Wil- 3 and Susan Harbaugh There were no con- Steeleville, Sparta and liams 54 and Brittany in Ward 4 all ran unop- tested races in Rock- Trico. Goldman 30. posed. wood, where Fred Gil- In Coulterville, Rich- In Pinckneyville Baldwin bert is village presi- ard Wooten, Robert Fox High School District Virgil Chandler dent, Michelle Myers and Michael Parkinson 50, the four winners handily defeated Brad clerk, Melodie Rushing were all elected. were Brian Keller- Denney to become the treasurer, with Mark For Steeleville, James man 265, Lisa Stanto new village president Easton and Allen Jones Mevert and Rick Smith 218, Curtis Miller 211 in Baldwin by a vote of as trustees. were re-elected. A third and John Morgan 202. 52-33. Ruma seat in Steeleville did There were 84 write-in Village trustee win- The same is true in not have a candidate. votes. ners in Baldwin were Ruma, where Sabri- The same was true There was no oppo- Beverly Harms with 50, na Deterding is village in Sparta, where How- sition in the race for Darrell Mueth 40 and president, and Terry ard Gallois and Mekalia Pinckneyville Grade Ernest Dickerson Jr. 38. Meyer, Rodney Menard, Cooper were re-elected, School District 50, They defeated Dustin Wendy Kuehner and and a third seat will be where Aaron Johnson, Kyle Ebers 36 and Brad Jerry Brown are trust- appointed. Gideon Hutchcraft, Moss 33. ees, Brown’s position is Running unopposed Austin Marlow and Coulterville an unexpired two-year for the four Trico seats Kyle Pursell won the Mayor Steve Marlow term. were Michael Bak- four open seats. Coulterville gets water line grant ... from Page 1___ residents of our town Sparta. from Zeigler Mine to ville is $1,127,226. can continue to count on To hook into Sparta’s Route 4 to connect with In addition to apply- safe and reliable water water distribution sys- Sparta, close to the in- ing for the communi- service.” tem, Coulterville will tersection of Route 4 and ty development grant, In September, Coulter- have to lay approximate- County Highway 18 near Coulterville has also ville and Sparta entered ly 23,000 linear feet of the World Shooting and applied for a loan from into a 40-year agree- water main. Recreational Complex. the IEPA Public Water ment for Coulterville Coulterville’s line will The estimated cost of Supply Loan Program to to purchase water from run down Kelly Road the project for Coulter- pay for its portion. Alex Flores in court ... from Page 1______thousands of dollars being charged in 2015, paid a portion of the While $40,000 was during his time as a but he failed to appear money to each victim the amount sought in concert promoter in the for subsequent court in return for Walker restitution, the city had area. hearings and fl ed, be- quashing the warrant actually loaned Flores Under the charges, coming a fugitive. for his arrest. $50,000. Flores owed money in It was reported in Feb- Sparta city manager “If we get any money, Randolph County to the ruary of this year that a Corey Rheinecker said it will help,” Rheineck- city of Sparta, Butcher’s deal had been reached at the time that, in the er said at that time. Block, Shawnee Ser- for Flores to return to deal, the city received “We’re not going to vices and Jesica Gentry. the area without being about one-tenth of the hold our breath on re- Flores had initially arrested. total $40,000 it sought ceiving any more mon- turned himself in after Walker said Flores re- from Flores. ey for a long time.” Page 6 County Journal | april 8, 2021

CHESTER CITY COUNCIL New business incentive program in the works

By Dan Zobel questioned if a person ment. Chester is adding in- would need to apply or The council approved centives for prospective if the incentives would agreements with J&S businesses that wish to kick in automatically. Services of Sparta for utilize ground within Wagner explained mowing at the Cohen the Enterprise Zone. that Enterprise Zone Complex and Cole Park. The council approved applications go through The agreements re- during its April 5 meet- the Illinois Department main the same. The city ing to authorize city of Revenue, but the lo- will pay J&S $400 per attorney Jeff Kerk- cal incentives would mow at Cole and $638 hover to prepare an have to be applied for per mow at Cohen. ordinance relating to through city hall. Police Chief Bobby that business incentive In other news, Fire Helmers introduced package. Chief Marty Bert re- Josh Louveau, the de- Shane Wagner of the ported that the building partment’s newest full- Chester Planning Com- that houses the depart- time officer. Louveau mission explained that ment’s paging system was officially sworn the proposed package is in need of repair, in by Clerk Bethany includes five extra in- including mending a Berner. centive points in ad- leaky roof. The first Alderman Mike Blech- dition to the two that source of a page comes le reported that the already come with the from that system, but street department has Enterprise Zone. there is a backup in been grinding side- Wagner and the com- case it fails. walks to make them mission have been Bert said he has been smoother. The depart- working on this plan talking with the Ran- ment has also been do- since the middle of dolph County Fire As- ing a lot of work on 2020. sociation about the best blacktop throughout Alderman Robert Platt options for the depart- the city. Golden eggs The Sparta Lions Club hosted its Easter egg hunt April 3. Finding golden eggs, from left, were Logan Hoskin, Corine Mueller, Maverick Craig and Kyrie Kempfer. Photo by Mike Springston STEELEVILLE TOWN BOARD Police chief will get new truck The Steeleville town other officer. In the end, the board board authorized the While he will use the approved a donation of purchase of a new po- new truck for both of $1,500. lice vehicle Monday his village positions, Fire Chief Rich Reitz night, one that will Zeidler noted that the briefed the board on serve a dual purpose. new truck could be a grant possibility in After hearing a pre- transferred to the main- which the fire depart- sentation from Police tenance department in ment would have to Chief/Projects Coor- about five years when come up with half of dinator Jim Zeidler, it will likely need to be the total amount. the board approved replaced as a police ve- Reitz said he would New full-time Chester police officer Josh Louveau was sworn in by Clerk the purchase of a 2021 hicle. like to use the money to Bethany Berner during Monday's city council meeting. Louveau was Dodge Ram 1500 pick- Renee Rheinecker, purchase new pagers. accompanied at the ceremony by his wife Kellie, daughter Huntlie and up truck from Thomas representing the Steele- He estimated Steele- son Joseph. Also pictured are Mayor Tom Page and Police Chief Bobby Dodge in Highland, In- ville Jaycees, asked the ville’s match to be about Helmers. diana. The cost of the board for a donation, $4,500. truck is $29,200. which would go to- No action was taken Additional funds for ward replacing mulch but will likely come at a police equipment, such around the playground future meeting. as lights, siren and equipment at the Jay- Reitz also reported radios, were also ap- cees Park on Shawnee- that his department proved. The cost of the town Trail. Rheineck- responded to five fire total package is not to er said the pandemic calls and 21 medical exceed $36,000. caused the cancellation calls in March. Zeidler said he thinks of the Jaycees’ usual Zeidler reported that a minimum amount of fundraising events last police answered 222 police equipment will year, including its pop- calls in March, 117 of be needed. ular Oktoberfest. which were in Steele- Zeidler’s squad car, The town contributed ville and 67 in Percy. which is unmarked, $1,350 for new mulch There were 29 calls in will be outfitted with in 2017, but Rheinecker between the two towns police markings and said the price has likely and 29 calls beyond the kept in service for an- gone up since then. patrol area. Is Your Car In Need Of May 23 June 6 Body June 13 Work? July 11 Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs Collision July 25 Kenny Centre Aug. 8 10712 Country Club Road • Sparta • 618-443-3511 Aug 22

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ELLIS GROVE TOWN BOARD Internet contract sent to attorney for review By Dan Zobel portion of that ditch is dent to advertise their Ellis Grove took anoth- owned by the Valleroy sale on the map, they er step forward during family. must call village hall at its April 5 village board The work will cost ap- 859-2101. meeting to upgrading proximately $1,800, ac- Resident Clara Walte- the wireless internet ser- cording to Jackson. mate asked if the village vice it offers its residents. The village approved would advertise for an The board approved to an agreement to split additional part-time po- send a contract to village the cost, with the village, lice officer. attorney Jeff Kerkhover Johnson and Valleroy Waltemate said the po- for review. paying $600 apiece. lice report noted that The contract is be- Jackson noted that Val- officer Nick Schweizer tween the village and leroy is on board with worked just 4 hours in Some of the youth who participated in the Livestock Quiz Bowl Countrified WiFi of Red this agreement, but he the past month, while of- Bud, which is owned by still has to run it by John- ficer Doug Hogan logged Claude Easter. son. zero hours. Once Kerkhover makes The board approved for Hogan was hired in Livestock Quiz Bowl held sure everything is in or- the fire department to January. It was reported Many local youth re- mer. third. der, the village will call purchase a 1993 pumper that he would work up to cently put their skills to Prizes were award- Seniors: Harris Ehlers, a special meeting to offi- truck for $7,500. To help 30 hours each month, al- the test at the Livestock ed to the top scores in Randolph County, first cially approve the three- offset the cost, the depart- though he did not desire Quiz Bowl. three categories. place; David Koester, year contract. Following ment will sell its 1975 the position long term. Youth in 4-H were Junior: Nickole Weber, Randolph County, sec- that term, the contract pumper. Mayor Brandy Miller tested on their knowl- Randolph County, first ond. can be renegotiated. The truck, which was agreed that more cov- edge of feed, species, place; Avery Keller- Some Illinois Exten- The village would re- initially advertised for erage is needed, and it equipment and meat man, Perry County, sec- sion and 4-H activities ceive $150 per month $9,000, will come from will be discussed at the cuts. This competition ond; Jada Nelson, Ran- have transitioned to in rent for Countrified Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. board’s next meeting. was a way to stimulate dolph County, third. in-person programs. installing antennas on Jackson explained that Board member Aman- learning in various Intermediate: Bailey Events are held in re- the water tower plus it has just 22,000 miles da Taylor asked Jackson livestock topics and Pearl and Steven Still, duced capacity settings $3 per month for each on it. about her personal water prepare those who will both Perry County, tied to follow health depart- subscriber, as well as The fire department’s bill. showcase farm animals for first; Logan Leh- ment guidelines based free internet service at van was recently in an Taylor indicated that at 4-H fairs this sum- de, Randolph County, on local conditions. village hall and the fire accident. she overpaid on a recent department. Village Clerk Linda bill and asked why she Countrified offers three Butler said the insur- still had a $26 bill this Featured artist rates for individual cus- ance company issued a month. The Mississippi Valley Art Guild’s featured artist tomers, ranging from check to the village in the Jackson explained that for April is Deborah Mathis from Chester. She loves $60 to $100 per month, amount of $1,302 for the any overpayment does to work in a variety of media like quilting, basket with no service contract. cost of repairs. get credited to the next weaving, lettering, tole painting, or the folk art In other news, water The board approved to month for water used, of decorative painting on tin or wooden utensils, Superintendent Mike deposit that money into but there will always be a objects and furniture, and drawing with alcohol Jackson gave a status the general fund then $26 charge every month, markers. Mathis is a caretaker. She has a degree in update on the electronic issue a check to the fire no matter if any water culinary arts and enjoys baking chocolate treats. water meter system that department to pay for the is used. Her art is on display in Chester at St. Nicholas the board approved dur- repairs. Some issues have sur- Landmark, Reids’ Harvest House, Muddy River ing its March meeting. Board member Glenn faced over recent months Coffee, the library and Buena Vista Bank. Jackson said the system McCoy will pursue possi- because during extreme should be received in ble investment opportuni- temperatures, it is hard about 30 days, then it will ties for the money in the to read the meters. take another 30 days to cemetery fund. 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The Pinckneyville cert band. ren Downard, Daniel High School music pro- Seventeen seniors were Garavaglia, Cameron gram held its spring recognized for their con- Hepp, Holden Huntley, senior recognition con- tributions to the music Reid Keene, Hudson cert March 28 before program. Some of them Kreger, Caleb Martin, a private audience of have participated up to Darrian Nix, Trinity family members in eight years in the pro- Pike, Jessica Schoen- Thomas Gymnasium. gram after starting in bacher, Brevin Teel, Da- The performance was beginning band in the vid Wagner and Hayley also live streamed on fi fth grade. Winter. Facebook. The seniors are Ash- Amber Nichols is the The concert included ley Allgire, Alayna band director, with selections by the cho- Carlson, Alisha Collins, Kristian Avise-Rouse VFW egg hunt rus, jazz band and con- Mia Doerflein, Lau- in charge of the chorus. Three youngsters found the golden eggs during the Sparta VFW Easter egg hunt Saturday. For fi nding the eggs, the kids won special baskets. From left are Kristy Hall of the VFW Auxiliary, winners Tristen Fruits, 10, son of Casey and Jeremy Fruits of Sparta; Maximus Pederson, 5, son of Starr and Jeremiah Pederson of Sparta; Archer Deppe, 3, son of Austin and Amanda Deppe of Sparta; and VFW Auxiliary President Starr Pederson. COULTERVILLE TOWN BOARD Fall festival being planned Mark your calendars for The maintenance crew The Street Committee September 18. plans to make repairs on will map the streets and That is when this year’s Walnut Street where the compile a list of repairs. fall festival will be held in village has semitruck In the sewer report, it was the village park. parking. noted that the output fl ow It was reported during Mayor Steve Marlow and meter at the lagoon has the village board’s April 5 the board discussed several been worked on twice but meeting that board mem- streets that need additional will need to be replaced. bers have agreed to donate work than just oil and chip The estimated cost is their board pay to split the resurfacing. $3,750. cost of the bounce houses so they will be free for the Above, Kristian Avise-Rouse directs “Tshotsholoza” for the fi nal choral children. selection. Below are the music program directors and the seniors who The fi rst planning meeting for the festival was were present for last week’s concert. held April 1, with a second meeting June 3. In other news, the board agreed to have Tim Copple dig graves at the cemetery. The cemetery sees less than 20 burials per year, and the board cannot jus- tify the cost of purchasing new equipment. The board, however, plans to pass a new ordinance at its April 19 meeting for cemetery fees to cover digging costs. The last fee change occurred in 2011. In other action, a TIF agreement was approved Locally Owned with Dairy Queen in the amount of $5,000 for ex- Dependable pansion improvements. Service Quivey The board approved a Timely Pick-up building permit for 201 N. Sanitation, inc. 9th Street for a new mobile 128C W. Main • Sparta Sparta railroad crossing home to be placed at the Residential And vacant lot. Commercial The board discussed will be closed April 8-9 drainage issues on Palm TRASH Illinois Route 4 will tour will be in place to routes should be con- Street. There is one block be closed from West safely guide motorists sidered. that does not drain well. That block gets runoff PICKUP Jackson Street to around the closure. Drivers are urged We Proudly Serve from the baseball fields West Second Street Motorists can ex- to pay close attention Sparta, Tilden, Percy, and does not have good Dumpster & Roll-Off in Sparta from 8 a.m. pect delays and to signs in the work drainage in the front of Rockwood, Red Bud, SeRvice April 8 to 4 p.m. April should allow extra zones, obey the posted the block. Campbell Hill And 9 to repair the rail- time for trips through speed limits, refrain AvAilAble The board determined Rural Steeleville Call For A Free Estimate! road crossing. this area. To avoid the from using mobile de- that the water will need to Both lanes will be work area, when fea- vices and be alert for instead be directed toward Local closed. A marked de- sible, use of alternate workers and equip- a nearby vacant fi eld. Call (618) 317-6790 New cases Pole Barns continue After a couple of weeks of next to no cases, there has been an ongoing uptick in coro- navirus cases through- BE UNSTOPPABLE out the area. Randolph County had 26 active cases as of Tuesday, compared to 17 last week. There was also another death reported, bringing the death toll to 85. Jackson County was managing 72 active KINKAID * cases as of Tuesday, one more than was re- $ ported last week. 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Saturday, April 10 • 9:00am 2219 County Highway 12 • Marissa Directions: Take County Highway 12 South Of The Prairie State Power Plant Or 3 Miles North Of Route 13. Watch For Markers. Guns (To Sell At 11:00am): Remington Model 7400 Semi Auto W/ Scope, 243 Cal. SN#B 8036572, Stevens Single Shot 410 Ga., Browning B80 20 Ga. With Gold Trigger SN# 471PR03608, Browning A5 Light 12 Belgium SN# 14177, Sturm Ruger 22 Cal. LR. SN# 456187, Mossberg Model 5500 MK 2 Semi Auto Shotgun 12 Ga. SN# 044682, Ithaca Featherlight Model 37 12 Ga. Shotgun W/ Full Choke And Improved Cylinder Barrels SN# 434925, Bridge Gun Compa- ny Black Prince 12 Ga. Single Shot Shotgun SN# A733798, Winchester Model 1906 Pump Rifl e 22 Cal. SN# 508401, Winchester Model 190 Semi Auto 22 Cal. With Scope SN# REAL ESTATE & B1755734, Winchester 43-22 Hornet Bolt Action Rifl e SN# KEN & DAVE 24920A, Ranger Model 36 22 Cal. Rifl e, 12 Ga. Double PERSONAL PROPERTY Barrel Hammer Gun SN# 19416, Assorted Ammunition, A5 Shotgun Barrel, JC Higgins Fishing Lure . Tools-Misc.: Frontier 5072 3 Pt. Blade, 20,000 Watt PTO Generator Model SW 108, 5 Hp 60 Gal. Upright Air Com- Saturday, April 24 • 9:00am pressor, Sockets, Ratchets, Extensions, Screwdrivers, Deep 206 E. Ozburn St. • Pinckneyville Well Sockets, Allen Sockets, Cherry Picker, Torpedo Heater, Watch For Markers Allen Wrenches, Crescent Wrenches, 4 Inch Electric Grind- LEMING ers, 12 Volt Sprayer, Craftsman Combination Wrenches, Proto Combination Wrenches, Torch Set, Craftsman 10 Inch RETIRING FARM EQUIPMENT REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE Miter Saw, Craftsman 16 Inch Scroll Saw, Organizers, Jack Sunday, April 11 • 1:00-2:00pm Stands, Vice Grips, Wagon Jack, Prybars, Floor Jack, B&D Real Estate To Be Offered At 10:00am Chop Saw, Schumaker Battery Charger, Tap And Die Sets, Air Tools, 6 Inch Vice, Chains, 3/4 Inch Socket Set, Assorted 2 Bedroom Home Situated On 60ft. By 102ft. Corner Garden Tools, Craftsman Roll Around Tool Box, Tool Boxes, SATURDAY, APRIL 10 • 9:30AM Lot, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Full Bath Double Bit Axe, Ramps, Buffalo 5 Speed Drill Press, Pipe 346 St. Rte. 13 • Coultervile, Il Room, Enclosed Porches Front And Back, Gas Heat, Wrenches, Gear Pullers, C-Clamps, Drill Press Vise, Step Directions: Approx. 1 Mile East Of Coulterville, IL On Rte. 13 City Sewer And City Water. P.P.# 2-53-1190-220 Ladders, Lawn Roller, 3 Pt. Drag, JD Thatcher, Craftsman 10 Inch Table Saw, Work Bench, Simplicity File Cabinets, Live TRACTORS, COMBINES, HEADS & TRAILER: 2011 Terms: $2000.00 Down Day Of Sale Balance Due In 30 Traps, Yard Cart, Sears Potato Plow, Rolling Fenders. Case-IH Magnum 245 Diesel Tractor-MFWD-Cab-14.9R Days. Taxes Will Be Prorated To The Date Of Closing. 34 Fronts - 18.4 R46 Rears & Duals - 4 Remotes, Only Collectibles: Arm And Hammer Anvil, Small Anvil, Ash- Owner Reserves The Right Of The Last Bid. 728 Hrs., Guidance System, Front Weights Sharp, 245 ewood Wooden Ice Box, Vaseline Glass, Green Depression, Engine HP, 2010 John Deere 7330 Diesel Tractor 2WD, Owner: Dixie Lee Phillips, Patti Folden P.O.A. Pink Depression, Large Assortment Of Handmade Quilts, Cab - 3 Hyd - 3pt., EZ Steer, EZ Guide 250, Only 1192 Brass Gas Nozzle, Tobacco Chopper, Bottle Capper, One For Full List & Color Photos Go To Our Website www.auctionzip.com #16120 Hrs., 150 Engine HP, 1996 Case-IH 2166 Axial Flow Gal Enterprise Stuffer, Coal Buckets, Beer Steins, Primitive 4WD Combine w/Maurer Hopper Extension - 3517 3% Buyers Premium On Credit Card Purchases Terms: Cash Or Check With Proper ID Bench, Wooden Barn Door, Dazey 2 Quart Butter Churn, All Statements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Advertisements. Engine Hrs., 2773 Separator Hrs., Case-IH 1063 6-30” Kerosene Can, Zero Metal Fan, Shoot A Loop Game, Pres- Row Poly Corn Head, Case-IH 1063 6-30” Row Metal 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville sure Cookers, Barn Lanterns, Assorted Iron Wheels, Tackle- Corn Head, Case-IH 1020 20’ Grain Head, EZ Trail 680 Gutjahr (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 box, Hames With Brass Knobs, Horse Colors, Checkmate 16 25’ Header Trailer, EZ Trail 20’ Header Trailer, HT 25’ Auction Service, LLC Cell (618) 317-4843 Amplifi er, Harmony Rocket Electric Guitar, Grinding Stones, Header Trailer, PJ 20’ Flat Trailer w/Ramps & 2-7000# Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 Bardeso Clamp, Horn Seeder, Mantle Clock, Granite Cof- Axles (Like New). E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] feepot, Crock Bowl, Best Milk Dairy Chicago IL Can, Cast Iron Dutch Ovens With Lids, Chamberpot, Cast Iron Kettles, EQUIPMENT: 2011 Kinze 3600 12-23 No-Till Planter, Crock Jugs, Melt Cans, Waterbury Clock, Kerosene Lamps, Great Plains Solid Stand 1500 Grain Drill, Krause 3950 Supertone Guitar, JD Toy Tractors, Quilt Tops, Quilt Blocks, 21’ Hyd Fold 21’ Disk w/3 Bar, Sunfl ower 5034 24’ Field Friendship Quilt, 30 In. Round Table, Victrola VV-100 SN# Cultivator w/Harrow, 1225 Rolling Harrow 26’, Landoll 142601, Lane Cedar Chest, Secretary Library, Washstand, Soilmaster 12’ Disk Chisel, 3pt. 11 Shank Chisel Plow, Wooden Trunk, Oak Rocker, Mary Moo’s Figurines, Violin Demco Conquest Pull Type Sprayer w/1100 Gal. Tank Made In Germany, Pink Poka-Dot Glasses, Old Saddle. 60’ Hyd. Booms w/Monitor & Chom Ducter & Gauge Saturday, April 10 • 9:00am Wheels, 500 Gal. Pull Type Sprayer w/45’ Booms, Household: 2 Chest Type Deep Freezers, 4 Cushioned Oliver 566 5-16” Semi Mt. Plow, 3pt. 3 Bottom Disk Hecker Community Park Benches, 3 Piece Bedroom Set, 2 Piece Bedroom Set, Rocker, Plow, Brillion 14’ Cultimulcher, Burch 14’ Disk, 18’ 3pt. 230 E. Washington St. • Hecker, IL Eden Pure Heaters, Lighted Glass Panel Cabinet, Table With Field Cultivator w/Harrow, 3pt. 12’ Track Scratcher, 3pt. 6 Chairs, Matching Recliners, 50 In. Samsung TV, GE Range 6-30” Row Cultivator. Flat Top, Kenmore 25 Cu. Ft. Side-By-Side Refrigerator, Pe- TRUCK, COINS, COLLECTIBLES, can Pickers, JD Canister Set, Gas Barbecue Grill, Canning GRAIN CART - WAGONS & GRAIN BINS: J & M 750 Jars, Linens, Towels, Couch, Coffee Table. Grain Cart w/Roll Tarp, Unverferth 530 Gravity Wagon HOUSEHOLD, TOYS & TOOLS w/Roll Tarp, EZ Trail 230 Gravity Wagon Converted To 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 5.9 Gas Engine (169,xxx Many More Items Too Numberous To Mention! Seed Wagon w/Hyd Auger On EZ Trail 872W Gear, Miles), GOLD COINS: 1898 & 1853 $5 Liberty, Auctioneers Note: Killbros 350 Gravity Wagon w/Seed Auger, 250 Gravity SILVER COINS: Silver Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, This Is A Good Old Country Auction Wagon, 200 Gravity Wagon, 125 Gravity Wagon, 7’x12’ & Proof & Mint Sets, Wheat & Indianhead Pennies, With Something For Everyone. We Will Run 2 Rings. 7’x14’ Hay Wagons, 2-18’ Grain Bins w/Stiralls 1 Sweep, Ike Dollars, Kennedy Halves, Misc. Coins, Dining Come Out And Spend The Day With Us. Ken And Dave. 15’ Grain Bin, 2-14” Grain Bin 1 Sweep. Room Set, Cabinets, Lamps, Toys, Crocks, Flatscreen We Will Be Charging Il. State Sales Tax, Rate MISC. EQUIP. & AUGERS: Frontier 3pt. 10’ Heavy Duty TVs, Couches, Bedroom Sets, Microwaves, Washer 6.25 %. If You Have A Tax ID # Bring Paper Hyd 3-Way Blade, Woods BW 1800 Batwing Spinner & Dryer, Knick Knacks, Lots of Beer Memorabilia, Work With You. Mower 15’ w/H29x9.0-15 Air Plane Tires, 2-5 Sec. Peg Hummel Figurines, Hand and Garden Tools, Misc. Harrows, 3pt. Sprayer w/45’ Booms, Homemade 8’x14’ Estate Of Joan Little & The Late Claude Little Heavy Duty Trailer w/Wench & Duals, 3pt. Bale Fork, Auctioneer’s Note: Lots of interesting items. We will be sell- Dwayne Mulholland, Executor 2 Round Bale Feeders, Eversman Mod. 2SD 2 Yard ing in 4 rings. We will be practicing Covid-19 social distanc- Scraper, land Pride RCF 2072 6’ 3pt. Spinner Mower ing as recommended by State Health Guidelines. As of Janu- For Full List & Color Photos Go To Our Website www.auctionzip.com #16120 (Like New), 3pt. Post Hole Digger, 3pt. Hog Carrier, ary 1, 2021, the state of Illinois is requiring auctioneers to Lunch Stand Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft Hyd. Cylinders, Sm. Seeders, Pr. Of Saddle Tanks, Sm. collect sales tax. If you are resale or exempt, we will require a 3% Buyers Premium On Credit Card Purchases Terms: Cash Or Check With Proper ID All Statements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Advertisements. Fert. Spreader Homemade Frame, 3pt. Fast Hitches, current copy of your status for our les. 3-3pt. Dirt Scoops, 7’ 3pt. Box Blade, IH Front & Rear 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville Website: vossauctions.com (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 Weights, Bucket Mt. Bale Spear, 2 Sm. Grain Cleaners, Gutjahr Replacement Prongs For Manure Bucket, Hutchinson , LLC Cell (618) 317-4843 Action Auction Associates Auction Service 8” - 48’ Auger Hyd. Lift, Hutchinson 8”-30’ Auger, 6”-40’ Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 Auger w/Motor, 6”-30’ Truck Auger w/Elec. Motor, Wagon (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 Grain Aerators, 20’ Auger w/Elec. Motor. MISC.: Tools & Shed Items, Anvil, JD 295 Amp Welder, Log Chains, Barn Jack, 2 Wheel Sm. Trailer, Drill Press, 360 Homelite Chain Saw (Needs Work), Stihl 021 Chain Saw, Cherry Picker, Farm Ties, Post Vise, Wood Ext. Ladders, Scrap Iron Pile, 5 Fan Mills Some Clipper, Walk Behind Yard Vac., Snow Blower, Old Wood Bolt Organizer, Treddle Sewing Machine Iron Frame, Air Compressor, Wood Barrel, Cattle Panels & Gates, Homemade Cattle Feeder, 2 Chain Hoist (1 Red Block), TV Tower 4-10’ Sections, Butcher Kettle, Milk Can, Bale Bonnets, Horse Drawn Sleigh, High Wheel Wagon Spreader, Horse Drawn Stalk Cutter & More. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ALL CDC GUIDELINES APPLY - SOCIAL DISTANCING & MASKS. Mr. & Mrs. David Leming have retired from farming. Equipment to sell at 11am. Hope to see you there, Col. Dale. Terms: Cash Or Good Personal Check w/Proper ID. Mobile Homemade Lunch Stand. Serving Breakfast & Lunch. As Of Jan. 1, 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring auctioneers to collect sales tax. If you resell or are exempt, we require a copy for our les. OWNERS: David & Elaine Leming, Sparta, IL Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 Website: Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 Page 10 County Journal | APRIL 8, 2020

RED BUD CITY COUNCIL Contract for roof repairs approved

Monday night’s Red working on the contract Bud city council meet- with the YMCA, but a ing saw the approval few items still needed of contracts for the city clarification. hall roof project, the The council opted snack stand at the swim- to wait until the spe- ming pool and some oth- cial meeting following er items around town. their April 19 commit- Two bids were ap- tee meetings to approve proved for the roof pro- the contract. ject—one for the roof Ryan Dannenberg, membrane and another owner of Vices Bar, re- for the shingles. quested permission to Out of five bids re- hold his spring fling ceived for the mem- May 8. Dannenberg Good Friday tradition brane, the winning bid said he was unable to This is just some of the crew that put on the Pinckneyville Fire Department’s Good Friday fish was $35,320 from D.E. hold the event last year fry at the Pinckneyville KC hall. It is one of the department’s biggest fundraising events and Martin Roofing Compa- but felt it was possible always held on Easter weekend. Approximately 500 pounds of fish were served. ny of Lebanon. this year. Five Star Roofing and His request was ap- Exteriors of Waterloo proved to shut down beat out the other three the street by his bar for bidders with a cost of 24 hours. $12,800 for the shingles. Mayor Tim Lowry Five Star was used for noted that the event the roof project at the has been approved in fire house. While D.E. the past, and if it is in Martin has not previ- compliance with the ously done work for the county’s health depart- city, it was noted that ment, it could be al- the company is reputa- lowed. Lowry also said ble. it would be beyond For the work to be the city’s control if the done at the pool’s snack health department does stand, Better Homes not allow the event. with Brad Horn of Wa- In other business, terloo submitted the the council approved a winning bid of $11,280 request from the Red for the concrete work, Bud Lions Club to col- and Germann Brick lect at the square Octo- Contractor of Millstadt ber 8 and 9. VFW Post will do the sitting walls 6632 will collect at the for $10,800. square May 28. The Pump Shop of Jason Guebert was St. Louis was approved hired as a part-time to replace the Taylor employee and co-op stu- Happy hunters Street lift station pump dent worker. It was a beautiful day April 4 for the Easter egg hunt at First United Methodist Church in Chester, for $12,632. The Red Bud Ath- where hunters sat on the steps for a picture after the hunt. Photo by Jim Beers The council approved letic Association was repairs to be made to the granted permission to utility department’s 2011 proceed with install- GMC Sierra at a cost not ing security cameras at School breakfast and lunch menus to exceed $4,000 and the Lincoln Park. STEELEVILLE FRIDAY: BBQ rib, Breakfast & celery w/ranch, Case backhoe not to ex- Alderman Jeremy April 12-16 baked beans, fruit roll MONDAY: Pancake/ fruit. ceed $1,700. DeMond noted that Breakfast up. sausage nuggets. The swimming pool there will be a cleanup MONDAY: Pancake TUESDAY: Breakfast TRICO contract with the YMCA day at Ratz Park this sausage on a stick. bread. April 12-16 was briefly discussed. It Saturday, April 10 from TUESDAY: Chocolate ST. MARK’S WEDNESDAY: Remote. Breakfast was noted that city ad- 8 to noon. Anyone will- donut. April 12-16 THURSDAY: Home- MONDAY: Apple frudel. ministrative assistant ing to help is encour- WEDNESDAY: Cereal. MONDAY: Taco on soft made blueberry muf- TUESDAY: Breakfast Pam Poetker had been aged to attend. THURSDAY: Blueberry shell, salad, peaches. fins. pizza. waffles. TUESDAY: Cheesy FRIDAY: Breakfast WEDNESDAY: Mini FRIDAY: Cereal. ham/potato casserole, pizza. pancakes. Lunch green beans, apple- Lunch THURSDAY: Eggs- MONDAY: Cheese- sauce. MONDAY: Chicken travaganza. burger, carrots. WEDNESDAY: BBQ Alfredo, California FRIDAY: Cold breakfast. TUESDAY: Turkey/ rib, corn, pears. veggies, fruit. Lunch cheese/bun, celery THURSDAY: Popcorn TUESDAY: Country MONDAY: Pizza, corn. w/ranch. chicken, carrots, fried steak, mashed TUESDAY: Hot dog, WEDNESDAY: Meat- mandarin oranges. potatoes, gravy, corn, chips, baked beans. loaf, mashed potatoes, FRIDAY: Pork roast/ fruit. WEDNESDAY: Baked gravy. HS: Country noodles, mashed THURSDAY: BBQ pork, chicken, macaroni/ fried steak. potatoes, pineapple. baked beans, chips, cheese, broccoli w/dip. THURSDAY: Bosco fruit. THURSDAY: Soft tacos, sticks, steamed EVANSVILLE FRIDAY: Fish sticks, carrots w/dip. broccoli/cheese. April 12-16 potato wedges, carrots FRIDAY: No lunch. By High Auto SHOCKED Repair Bills? Oil Change • Transmission Brake & Steering Systems Wheel Alignment Tire Rotation & Balance Heating & Cooling • Batteries Air Conditioning Starting, Fuel & Charging Systems MOST MAJOR BRAND TIRES SWITCH To Gerald’s! Gerald’s Radiator & Automotive 14 Westwood Drive • Steeleville • 965-3323 Pole Buildings | Garages | Concrete

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Above left, Michael Martin, 8, of Chester, carries his haul of goodies, including his bucket of eggs, an Easter basket and a movie bucket equipped with popcorn and candy. He is the son of Jason and Danyel Martin. Above right, 4-year-old twin sisters Autumn and April Lang of Red Bud attended the Evansville Easter egg hunt last Saturday for the fi rst time. They were accompanied to the hunt by their sister Carrie and mother Carly. Evansville Fire Department egg hunt a hit By Dan Zobel year hiatus due to The event, which is to boil this year’s eggs eggs apiece, in ad- face. What does 235 dozen COVID-19. held near the Evansville and another four to dition to an Easter During the few min- hardboiled and died “We tried everything ball diamonds, gives dye them. basket, which were utes that Kempfer eggs equal? The an- we could last year to children the opportu- “That’s a bunch of donated or purchased spoke to media, there swer is 109 happy chil- do something,” said nity to fi nd those real turkey friers boiling with money that was were several children dren. Evansville Fire Chief eggs that were spread and continually pull- donated. and parents who ap- One of the more Darren Kempfer. “We placed in the grass. ing eggs out,” Kempfer Some lucky parents proached him to thank unique Easter egg were going to hand While the hunt itself said. “I especially want also brought home him and the fi re depart- hunt experiences in out baskets, but we takes merely minutes, to thank the fi refi ght- prizes, as four hams ment. the area is offered by couldn’t do anything. the behind the scenes ers. They put a lot of were given away. “It’s so good to see the the Evansville Fire It hurt.” work by the fire de- work into this.” The reward for the kids come out,” Kemp- Department. This year, the hunt partment and other Each of the 109 chil- fi re department is just fer said. “The weather On April 3, that event was back and better volunteers takes much dren who attended seeing the ear-to-ear was great. This is for was back after a one- than ever. more. It took 13 hours went home with 24 smiles on each child’s those little kids.” Page 12 County Journal | April 8, 2021

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Sparta football schedule shrinks Lack of players forces cancellations, changes By Dan Zobel April 23 game against The Sparta High Greenville. School football team’s Taking its place that schedule underwent week will be a junior some unfortunate varsity contest April changes last week. 22 at 6 p.m. at home The Bulldogs elected against Pinckneyville, to cancel their April 2 which canceled its var- game against Carter- sity season altogether ville and have altered after having just 18 their final two weeks players come out for of the season. the team. These changes have Sparta, though, want- been made with the ed to give its four sen- safety of the players iors an opportunity in mind, according to to close out their ca- Red Bud running back Frank Ford charges up field behind a lead block from teammate wide athletic director Staci reer with some varsity receiver Kaleb Barriger. Ford finished the game with 126 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Kramper and coach games. Kyle Gerlach. “We wanted to get Sparta, which started through the season, but the season with only 27 we knew it would be players on the roster, tough,” Kramper said. were down to 17 who Those seniors will In Phegley’s memory would have been avail- get one more oppor- able for the Carterville tunity to display their game. The decline in skills, when Sparta Red Bud pounds Madison on emotional night numbers is due to inju- conducts a blue-white By Dan Zobel ries, and some players scrimmage April 23 From the pregame have become ineligible. following the school’s introductions to the “It’s a safety issue,” homecoming parade. halftime musical play- Gerlach told the Coun- All of these changes list and the first play ty Journal March 31. leave a bit of a sour of the game, the late “We have to take care note on the program’s Glenn Phegley had his of our kids. After this last year competing in influence all over the week, we’ll get right the Southern Illinois Red Bud Musketeer back at it.” River to River Confer- football team’s 48-0 Sparta’s next sched- ence, of which it has victory April 2 over uled game is April 9 at been a member since Madison. Anna-Jonesboro. Ger- its inception in 1993. Phegley, who passed lach said the team has When the new sea- away March 28, was every intention of play- son begins this fall, a longtime coach of ing that game. the Bulldogs will be a the Red Bud Muskets, The following week, member of the Cahokia the junior football pro- April 16, the Bulldogs Conference, where gram in the city, and a were originally sched- they will get a chance big time supporter of uled to play at Ben- to play against schools the Musketeers. ton, but that has been similar in enrollment, Coach Dave Lucht changed to a home including Red Bud and spoke after the game game against Massac Chester. about what Phegley County. “We’re trying to build meant to the program That will be the fi- up the program,” and to the players. nal varsity game of Kramper said. “I think “He was Red Bud foot- the season for Sparta, we’ll be better suited in ball,” Lucht said. “He as it has canceled its the fall.” meant a lot to both football programs, and Red Bud senior Bryce Amann led the Musketeers onto the field carrying so much to the kids. a Musket Athletic Club flag in honor of the late Glenn Phegley, who Every kid who played coached in the Musket program for many years. Spain tabbed for him, loved him and thought the world of him. My youngest son going to live on, and his On the field, Amann “The kids really is a freshman, and he memory will always be led a Red Bud defense thought a lot about this as next Panther was one of the last ones remembered.” that dominated Madi- and wanted to put on a to play for him. He took When Red Bud (2-1) son from start to finish. good show for (Pheg- it really hard. took the field, senior Offensively, after a ley),” Lucht said. “I just “It’s a sad and tragic Bryce Amann led the slow start, the Musket- told them, ‘Hey, if he football coach event, but with what Musketeers, carrying eers put up points in was here, he’d just want he’s done with these a Musket Athletic Club bunches on their way kids in the past, he’s flag with him. to the rout. Continued on Page 14 Former Du Quoin player, assistant coach

By Dan Zobel The Pinckneyville High School football program will be getting a shot in the arm next fall. Logan Spain was recently hired to take over as head coach of the Panthers on the gridiron for the 2021- 22 season. Spain will replace Tod Rushing, who is Logan Spain stepping down at the close of this spring School for two. season. He is a substitute The Panthers were teacher at Pinckney- unable to have a var- ville High School, sity team this season where he also did some due to the program’s student teaching, as low numbers, partly be- well as being a volun- cause this year’s season teer assistant for the overlaps with a num- football team. ber of other sports af- “I really liked the ter being moved from kids and administra- the fall. tion over there,” Spain This will mark the said. “The community end of Rushing’s sec- as a whole stands out ond stint as head coach to me. of the program. Over “Three of my nieces the last three seasons, and nephews live in Pinckneyville com- Pinckneyville, and my bined to go just 4-23. other nephew lives in Steeleville’s Jaden Hinnerichs smashes a kill past New Athens attempted blocker Kadie Long. Rushing’s first time as Nashville. This gives coach yielded better me the ability to be results, as the Pan- closer to them. thers were 46-65 over “Pinckneyville is in Steeleville dominates New Athens a 12-season span from the River to River Con- 2001 through 2012. ference, and I’m famil- Aces were wild in strong Lady Warrior showing Pinckneyville made iar with that. I’m just By Dan Zobel opening set. The Lady Lady Warrior serves to be aggressive.” the postseason three excited for the oppor- The Steeleville High Warriors went on to often made things dif- The performance times during that run, tunity.” School volleyball team win that one 25-14 fol- ficult for New Athens, proved what Wente has the last coming in 2011, Spain learned from was aggressive in all lowed by a 25-18 victory which led to a Steele- been seeing in a tough when the team fin- one of the best teach- facets of its game Tues- to wrap up the evening. ville advantage once stretch of matches for ished 7-3. ers of the game when day night, and the Lady One of the areas that the Lady Yellow Jack- her Lady Warriors. Spain was a 2012 he played at Du Quoin Warriors snapped a shown bright for Steele- ets got the ball back Steeleville (4-7, 4-3 graduate of Du Quoin with hall of fame coach four-game losing skid ville was serving. Jun- over the net. Cahokia Conference High School and a 2017 Al Martin at the helm. with a dominating win ior Kadence Bockhorn “We want our girls to Kaskaskia Division) graduate of SIU Car- It was also Martin at home over New Ath- delivered five aces with be aggressive but con- started its season 2-1 bondale. who helped Spain get ens in straight sets. senior Alaina Fiene de- sistent (when serving),” before losing six of its Following school, into the coaching as- The only time Steele- livering four. said Steeleville coach next eight matches pri- Spain taught at Gala- pect of the game. Spain ville trailed all night When the ball was not Leslie Wente. “We want or to the matchup with tia Junior/Senior High ended up coaching for April 6 was when the dropping over the net the ball to get over and School for one year score was 2-1 in the in one strike for a point, in, but we do want them Continued on Page 15 then Du Quoin High Continued on Page 15 County Journal | april 8, 2021 Page 13 Panther soccer wins one, ties one Prep volleyball The Pinckneyville 2-0 behind a Will Ep- Panthers managed a just the one goal, which High School soccer plin assisted goal by tie with the Red Devils. was scored on a penalty team sits at 4-3-1 af- Barrett Denny and a Pinckneyville got sev- kick by Red Devil Ed- standings ter defeating Massac Ben Restoff penalty en shots away against gar Garcia. County and finishing kick goal. the Murphysboro de- Jett Hayes made six Records Through April 6 in a tie against Mur- Jayden Clark made fense, with one of Cam- saves for Murphysboro. Conference Overall physboro. three saves for the shut- eron Hawk’s finding Pinckneyville will Black Diamond Conference West Division The win over the Pa- out. the back of the net dur- travel to Harrisburg Chester 7-0 11-0 triots came April 6 at On April 1, Pinckney- ing the second half. April 8 before a home Trico 6-1 9-4 home. ville traveled to Mur- Clark made four saves showdown April 13 Christopher 5-3 5-3 The Panthers won physboro, where the to hold the Red Devils to with Anna-Jonesboro. Goreville 3-4 4-6 Sesser-Valier 2-4 2-5 Vienna 0-3 1-4 Zeigler-Royalton 0-5 1-5

Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division Red Bud 8-0 8-2 Valmeyer 4-1 5-3 Steeleville 4-3 4-7 Marissa-Coulterville 3-4 3-5 New Athens 1-4 1-5 Dupo 0-2 0-2 Lebanon 0-6 0-7

SIRR Mississippi Pinckneyville 5-0 12-1 Nashville 4-1 7-3 Carterville 2-3 3-8 Du Quoin 2-3 7-3 Sparta 2-3 4-4 Anna-Jonesboro 0-5 0-7

SIRR Ohio Herrin 6-0 8-1 Massac County 3-2 8-2 West Frankfort 2-3 6-6 Murphysboro 2-3 3-5 Benton 2-3 2-7 Harrisburg 0-4 0-5

Tentative Upcoming Schedule April 8 Chester at Vienna Marissa-Coulterville vs. New Athens Du Quoin vs. Carterville Pinckneyville vs. Sparta Red Bud vs. Okawville Trico at Christopher Back on the diamond April 9 Marissa-Coulterville at Valmeyer High school baseball and softball teams were allowed to begin official practice April 5. Teams April 12 can start playing games as soon as they have practiced for seven days. Here, Chester’s Katie Chester vs. Wesclin Shinabarger, who is expected to be one of the team’s leaders this season, fields a ground ball Marissa-Coulterville at New Athens during practice. Du Quoin at Hamilton County Red Bud at Dupo Trico vs. Massac County April 13 High school volleyball roundup Chester at Zeigler-Royalton Du Quoin vs. Pinckneyville Sparta at Nashville Chester keeps winning; Red Bud sweeps S’ville Trico vs. Sesser-Valier April 14 Sievers 1 Megan Henry 6, Olivia Carle APRIL 6 Pinckneyville took down Pinckneyville vs. Thompsonville Trico 25-25 Blocks: Chloe Wild 1, Ma- a strong Woodlawn 6, Chloe Wild 1, Lexi Price 1, kayla Whelan 1, Megan Hen- Hannah Sievers 1 Red Bud at Columbia Goreville 14-7 ry 1, Hannah Sievers 1 squad for a nonconfer- Aces: Hannah Sievers 5, Steeleville vs. Valmeyer Josie Wettig blasted Digs: Katie Schneider 2, ence win at home. Jenna Salger 2, Megan Henry Trico vs. West Frankfort seven kills and had Kassidy Ellner 1, Olivia Carle Pinckneyville 2 three blocks, and Tri- 1, Hannah Sievers 1 Kills: Kassidy Lee 6, Chloe Blocks: Chloe Wild 3, Olivia Assists: Jenna Salger 23 Yates 5, Payton Morgan 4, Carle 1 co pounded Goreville Addie Waggoner 3, Bella Pas- Digs: Jenna Salger 1, Katie for a home BDC West quino 3 Schneider 1, Olivia Carle 1 Du Quoin 25-25 win. Aces: Bella Pasquino 4, Jil- Assists: Jenna Salger 22 SIJHSAA girls Trico Benton 15-11 lian Shaneyfelt 1, Grace Numi Steeleville Kills: Josie Wettig 7, Sophie Miller earned 1 Kills: Jaden Hinnerichs 2, Rayahna Foutch 3, Shelby 21 assists, five aces Blocks: Kassidy Lee 4, Ad- Kadence Bockhorn 1, Jenna die Waggoner 1, Payton Mor- Hood 1 hoops regionals Conder 2, Bailey Kuhnert 2, and four kills, and Du Myah Kelley 1 gan 1, Chloe Yates 1, Bella Pas- Aces: Alaina Fiene 2, Lexi Aces: Brooke Davis 5, Quoin took down Ben- quino 1 Renner 2 Jillian Schwier 4, Reagan ton in a home noncon- Digs: Grace Numi 15, Emily Digs: Jenny Wedemeyer Ruppert 13, Addie Waggoner Tournaments begin Couch 3, Josie Wettig 2, Madi ference battle. 16, Lexi Renner 14, Kadence 10, Jillian Shaneyfelt 7, Bella Rathert 2 Du Quoin Bockhorn 8, Jenna Hood 8, Pasquino 7, Mackenzie Van- Blocks: Josie Wettig 3, Kills: Lauren Heape 8, Ol- Alaina Fiene 7, Gillian Val- Shelby Conder 1 cil 2, Payton Morgan 1, Chloe leroy 4, Ava Schwartzkopf 3, next week ivia Dill 6, Ella Hirsch 4, So- Yates 1 Digs: Reagan Couch 11, phie Miller 4, Jalynn Wood Jaden Hinnerichs 3 Beginning April 12, the Southern Illinois Jun- Assists: Jillian Shaneyfelt Rayahna Foutch 9, Bailey 3, Ayanna Dunklin 2 Assists: Alaina Fiene 2 16, Bella Pasquino 3 ior High School Athletic Association will hold its Kuhnert 7, Brooke Davis Aces: Sophie Miller 5, Lexi girls basketball regional tournaments. 4, Madi Rathert 4, Jillian Cobin 2, Delaynie Dearmond 1 Sparta 18-25-25 Schwier 3, Josie Wettig 2 APRIL 1 Postseason beyond regionals this season was Blocks: Ella Hirsch 5, Carterville 25-20-17 Assists: Madi Rathert 8, Jalynn Wood 5, Olivia Dill 2, Chester 25-25 canceled. Faith Sroka led the Brooke Davis 3 Sophie Miller 1, Ayanna Dunk- Sesser-Valier 19-15 Area teams that won regional tournaments lin 1 Sparta attack with 12 Josie Kattenbraker during the 2019-20 season include Trico, which Chester 25-25 Digs: Lauren Heape 12, kills and seven blocks, Grace Alongi 10, Sophie Miller had a big game with went on to place third in the Class M state tour- Okawville 19-21 and the Lady Bulldogs 6, Ayanna Dunklin 4, Delaynie 12 digs and a pair of nament. rallied for a huge SIRR Dearmond 3, Ella Hirsch 3, blocks, as Chester top- For the complete list of this season's regional Lexi Cobin 3 Mississippi victory at Sparta 25-25-25 pled Sesser-Valier in a pairings, go to sijhsaa.com. Anna-Jonesboro 27-8-18 Assists: Sophie Miller 21, home. Fans should contact their local school for in- Jalynn Wood 3, Ayanna Dunk- home BDC West clash. Sparta lin 1, Grace Alongi 1 Chester Kills: Faith Sroka 12, Ol- formation on how to attend or view a game. Pinckneyville 25-25 Kills: Paige Vasquez 7, ivia Schilling 5, Hannah Carterville 21-15 Reese Chandler 6 Schlimme 5, Josey McClure 4, Class S APRIL 3 Aces: Kendall Williams 7 Alexis Jackson 3, Gabby Nus- Region 3 Carterville 25-25 Blocks: Josie Kattenbraker Nashville 25-25 pl 1, Chloe Ledendecker 1 April 12 Trico 15-15 2, Lauren Soellner 2 Aces: Alexis Jackson 3, Game 1 at 5:30 - Desoto vs. St. Ann Oakdale Du Quoin 15-16 Digs: Josie Kattenbraker 12, Faith Sroka 2, Grace Walter 1, Rayahna Foutch and Paige Vasquez 7 Game 2 at 5:30 - Waltonville vs. Elverado Shelby Conder each Olivia Schilling 1 APRIL 5 Assists: Kendall Williams 17 Blocks: Faith Sroka 7, Han- April 13 had five kills for Tri- Game 3 at 5:30 - Pinckneyville 204 vs. Winner Game 1 Chester 26-24-25 nah Schlimme 2, Josey Mc- co, but the Pioneers Clure 1, Alexis Jackson 1 Game 4 at 5:30 - St. Bruno Tamaroa vs. Winner Game 2 Valmeyer 24-26-15 Pinckneyville 18-25-25 dropped the noncon- Nashville 25-21-16 Digs: Grace Walter 12, Gab- April 15 Paige Vasquez by Nuspl 9, Faith Sroka 9, Ol- ference match at Her- Championship at 5:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner pounded down 11 kills, Addie Waggoner blast- ivia Schilling 4, Chloe Leden- rin. Game 2 and Chester remained ed 12 kills, with Kassidy decker 2, Madi Ortiz 2, Alexis Trico Lee and Chloe Yates each Jackson 2, Josey McClure 1, undefeated with a Kills: Rayahna Foutch 5, Hannah Schlimme 1 Region 4 three-set victory at Shelby Conder 5, Bailey Kuh- having four blocks, as Assists: Chloe Ledendecker April 12 home over a tough nert 4, Josie Wettig 3, Madi Pinckneyville used its 30 Game 1 at 6:00 - Red Bud Lutheran vs. Valmeyer Rathert 1 all-around team effort April 13 Valmeyer squad. Aces: Reagan Couch 3, Jil- Chester to bounce back from set Du Quoin 25-25 Game 2 at 5:00 - Trinity St. John Nashville-Immanuel lian Schwier 1 Lutheran Okawville vs. Winner Game 1 Kills: Paige Vasquez 11, Jo- Blocks: Myah Kelley 1, Jil- one to defeat Nashville Anna-Jonesboro 8-12 Game 3 at 7:00 - St. John Chester vs. St. Libory sie Kattenbraker 6 lian Schwier 1, Bailey Kuh- in an SIRR Mississippi Digs: Reese Chandler 18, Lauren Heape blast- April 15 nert 1, Rayahna Foutch 1, Jo- showdown in Pinckney- ed seven kills and Josie Kattenbraker 15 sie Wettig 1, Madi Rathert 1 Championship at 6:00 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 Blocks: Kendall Williams 4 Digs: Reagan Couch 14, ville. Ayanna Dunklin six, Assists: Kendall Williams Rayahna Foutch 5, Bailey Pinckneyville as Du Quoin smashed Class M 19 Kuhnert 4, Madi Rathert 4 Kills: Addie Waggoner 12, Anna-Jonesboro in a Region 6 Assists: Brooke Davis 6, Kassidy Lee 6, Chloe Yates 6, Bella Pasquino 3, Jillian home SIRR Mississippi April 12 Red Bud 25-25 Madi Rathert 5, Bailey Kuh- Game 1 at 6:00 - Okawville vs. St. Mark's Lutheran nert 1 Shaneyfelt 2 match. Steeleville 14-20 Aces: Bella Pasquino 4, Du Quoin Steeleville Olivia Carle had nine Chloe Yates 4, Emily Ruppert Kills: Lauren Heape 7, Game 2 at 6:00 - Chester Grade School vs. Marissa kills, and the Lady Herrin 25-25 2, Jillian Shaneyfelt 1, Grace Ayanna Dunklin 6, Ella Hirsch April 13 Musketeers defended Trico 22-13 Numi 1 2, Olivia Dill 2, Jalynn Wood 1 Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Blocks: Kassidy Lee 4, Aces: Sophie Miller 4, Lau- their home court in a Trico was unable to Chloe Yates 4, Bella Pasquino ren Heape 2, Delaynie Dear- Region 7 Cahokia Conference get much going dur- 2, Addie Waggoner 1, Payton mond 1, Lexi Cobin 1, Olivia ing a nonconference Morgan 1 Phillips 1, Grace Alongi 1 April 12 Kaskaskia Division Game 1 at 5:30 - Pinckneyville Junior High vs. Trico match. loss at Herrin. Digs: Grace Numi 38, Addie Blocks: Jalynn Wood 3, Waggoner 25, Emily Ruppert Lauren Heape 2, Olivia Dill 1, April 13 Steeleville Trico 22, Jillian Shaneyfelt 15, Mac- Sophie Miller 1, Ayanna Dunk- Game 2 at 5:30 - Nashville vs. Sesser-Valier Kills: Jenna Hood 4, Jaden Kills: Myah Kelley 1, Bailey kenzie Vancil 12, Jenna Opp 5, lin 1 Hinnerichs 2, Lexi Renner 2 Kuhnert 1, Rayahna Foutch 1, April 15 Payton Morgan 2, Chloe Yates Digs: Grace Alongi 9, Lau- Aces: Jenna Hood 4, Alaina Shelby Conder 1, Madi Rath- Championship at 5:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 2, Bella Pasquino 2, Kassidy ren Heape 8, Lexi Cobin 5, Fiene 1, Kadence Bockhorn 1, ert 1 Lee 1 Jalynn Wood 5, Ella West 4, Lexi Renner 1 Aces: Josie Wettig 1, Madi Class L Assists: Jillian Shaneyfelt Ayanna Dunklin 4, Delaynie Digs: Jenny Wedemeyer Rathert 1 24, Grace Numi 1, Addie Wag- Dearmond 4, Ella Hirsch 1, Ol- Region 3 14, Gillian Valleroy 11, Alaina Blocks: Josie Wettig 2 goner 1, Bella Pasquino 1 ivia Phillips 1 April 12 Fiene 8, Kadence Bockhorn Digs: Reagan Couch 6, Assists: Sophie Miller 18 Game 1 at 5:00 - Johnston City vs. Benton 7, Ava Schwartzkopf 5, Jenna Myah Kelley 5, Rayahna Game 2 at 6:30 - Du Quoin vs. West Frankfort Central Hood 5, Lexi Renner 3, Jaden Foutch 5, Brooke Davis 1 Red Bud 25-25 Assists: Madi Rathert 3 April 14 Hinnerichs 1 Steeleville 15-18 MARCH 31 Assists: Lexi Renner 6, Championship at 5:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Makayla Whelan, Chester 25-25 Alaina Fiene 2 APRIL 2 Megan Henry and Oliv- Madison 8-7 Red Bud Pinckneyville 25-25 Region 8 Kills: Olivia Carle 9, Megan Woodlawn 18-14 ia Carle combined for April 14 Henry 4, Hannah Sievers 4, 19 kills, and the Lady Trico 25-25 Game 1 at 6:00 - Waterloo vs. Mascoutah Chloe Wild 2, Jenna Salger Bella Pasquino record- Vienna 12-11 Game 2 at 6:00 - Red Bud Elementary vs. 2, Makayla Whelan 2, Katie Musketeers topped ed seven digs, four aces, Sparta Lincoln Schneider 1 Steeleville on the road. three kills, three as- Aces: Katie Schneider Red Bud Okawville 25-25 TBD 5, Jenna Salger 1, Hannah sists, and one block, and Kills: Makayla Whelan 7, Steeleville 22-11 Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Page 14 County Journal | April 8, 2021 Chester football blows out Vienna-Goreville, 41-8 Jordan Merideth totals 258 yards of offense and four touchdowns By Dan Zobel sive line did a great job with (Justin) Clendenin, Chester’s offense re- ter, and Hunter had tackles. Bradley Ruch Chester High School blocking for him. He’s a (Nate) Heffernan and warded the defense a three-yard rushing earned four tackles and running back Jordan special player. He has all (Jared) Landeros, have with four touchdowns touchdown. a fumble recovery. Merideth had himself kinds of talent.” also done an amazing in the opening quarter. Chester led the game Chester will play its a breakout game April On top of the offensive job.” The passing game got 41-0 at halftime. first home game of the 3, when the Yellow production from Ches- That defense helped things started when Vienna-Goreville’s sole season Friday, April 9, Jackets visited Vienna- ter (2-1), which bounced key the rest of the game quarterback Dylan score of the game came when it hosts Sesser- Goreville. back from a Week 2 loss with a big stop early in Kelkhoff hooked up in the third quarter. The Valier. Merideth racked up to Johnston City, the the first quarter. with Merideth on a 49- Eagles managed only Chester’s Week 1 home 258 total yards of of- Yellow Jacket defense Chester, which had yard touchdown pass. 46 yards of offense, all game against Hamil- fense and four touch- forced five turnovers, three turnovers in the Kelkhoff completed on the ground, and just ton County had to be downs, and Chester including a pair of in- game, lost possession 2-of-4 passes for 72 four first downs. moved to Johnston City pounded the Eagles 41-8 terceptions. of the ball at its own yards in the game. “It was just a great because Chester’s field in prep football action. Jacob Cowell led the 10-yard line. The Yel- The remainder of team effort,” Belton was not in playable Merideth, the uber- defensive unit with 11 low Jacket defense then Chester’s touchdowns said. “We had some condition. talented junior, ran for tackles, while Daigen picked up the offense by came on the ground. people who were still “I’m sure the seniors 186 yards and three Hunter added seven and turning away the ensu- Merideth added a scor- injured and didn’t play, are going to be amped scores on just 11 car- Jared Landeros five. ing Vienna-Goreville ing run of four yards and we had others step up and ready to go,” ries. He added a pair “Jacob Cowell had a (0-3) drive. in the first quarter and up and fill in for them.” Belton said. “This will of catches for 72 yards great game for us at “The defense played touchdowns of three Kelkhoff added 21 be our first game on and one touchdown. outside linebacker,” lights out,” Belton said. and 34 yards in the sec- rushing yards and Aid- our home field. I think “(Meridith) ran the Belton said. “Daigen “When the defense held ond quarter. an Kennon seven. Lan- the boys will be fired ball extremely well,” Hunter, in the middle, early in the game, that Ethan Stumpe tallied deros and Cowell each up. I always say this is said Chester coach Bil- has done great for us was a turning point for a seven-yard rushing intercepted an Eagle the greatest place to be ly Belton. “The offen- all year. The secondary, us.” score in the first quar- pass. Landeros had five able to watch a game.”

Prep Football Scoreboard A-J football shuts out Du Quoin, 6-0 April 3 Chester 41, Vienna-Goreville 0 C-Z-R 56, Edwards County 0 Indians limited to just 38 offensive plays Eldorado 19, Carmi-White County 8 By Dan Zobel “The biggest thing downs and 3-of-5 fourth dians had the ball, they Fairfield 44, Hamilton County 0 Anna-Jonesboro was that Anna was able downs. totaled just 126 yards. Johnston City 38, Sesser-Valier-Waltonville 14 scored on its first of- to control the ball and “It was frustrating They had seven first Cahokia 20, Carbondale 19 fensive possession of keep it away from us,” that they were able downs, compared to Breese Mater Dei 41, Nashville 26 the game, and the said Du Quoin coach to keep the ball away Anna-Jonesboro’s 17. Freeburg 35, Alton Marquette 14 Wildcats controlled Derek Beard. “We from us,” Beard said. Du Quoin was also April 2 the tempo from there couldn’t get in any sort “They had long drives. less efficient on third Red Bud 48, Madison 0 on out in a 6-0 prep of rhythm.” We have to get stops and fourth downs. The Anna-Jonesboro 6, Du Quoin 0 football victory at Du Anna-Jonesboro’s on third down and get Indians were 2-of-7 on Columbia 37, Salem 18 Quoin. score came on its open- guys off the field and third down and did not Dupo 30, Wesclin 13 With the loss, Du ing drive. The Wildcats generate some offen- pick up a first down Nokomis 41, Carlyle 0 Quoin is 1-2 to begin scored on a passing sive drives.” on three fourth-down Breese Central 44, East Alton-Wood River 6 a season for the first touchdown. The extra On offense, Du Quoin’s attempts. Benton 42, Massac County 0 time since 2016, when point was no good. best scoring chance “We made a lot of Murphysboro 27, Harrisburg 0 Du Quoin went on Du Quoin’s defense came on its second mistakes, but (Anna- Herrin 34, West Frankfort 14 to win its next nine held Anna-Jonesboro drive of the game. Jonesboro) did a good Marion 57, Mt. Vernon 19 games before being off the scoreboard for The Indians drove to job,” Beard said. “We Centralia 49, Althoff 14 eliminated in the Elite the remainder of the the Anna-Jonesboro just weren’t able to ex- Eight of the 2A play- game, but Beard was 5-yard line. On fourth ecute.” Weekend Schedule offs. perplexed as to how the down, quarterback Da- Du Quoin hits the road April 9 Against Anna-Jones- Indians were unable to vid Lee whipped a pass, for the first and only Chester (2-1) vs. Sesser-Valier-Waltonville (1-2) boro (1-2), the Indians stop the Wildcat drives which was dropped by time this season April 9, Du Quoin (1-2) at Nashville (3-0) ran only 38 offensive quicker. his intended receiver, when the Indians travel Red Bud (2-1) at Dupo (2-1) plays, whereas the Anna-Jonesboro con- into the end zone. to undefeated Nashville Sparta (0-2) at Anna-Jonesboro (1-2) Wildcats had 68. verted 4-of-11 third Overall, when the In- (3-0).

In Phegley’s memory...From Page 12______you to do your job that,” Lucht said. “For and to play the best him to be a threat and you possibly can. for our offense to be You don’t have to a threat, the quarter- play any better or back has to run a lit- harder than you tle bit. Hopefully, that have, just play up opens some eyes and to your capabili- some plays up.” ties.’ The kids defi- Ford scored later in nitely did that.” the quarter on a pow- Red Bud received erful 17-yard run. The the opening kickoff Musketeers capped off and on the team’s their scoring early in first offensive play the fourth, when Devin from scrimmage Hall scampered into took a play right the end zone from 10 out of Phegley’s yards. playbook. Red Bud has won its “Our offensive co- last two games. On ordinator, coach April 9, the Musketeers Uffelman, said, will travel to Dupo (2- ‘Hey, we should 1), which is also riding run (Phegley’s) off- a two-game winning ense,’” Lucht said. streak. “One of the plays “It’s great,” Amann he liked to run was said. “Especially know- the 34 toss out of ing that we might not the double wing, have had a season, so that was like and now we’re 2-1. We (Phegley) making like to say that we’re the call.” 0-0 right now. But af- Senior running ter this big win, it’s a back Frank Ford great feeling.” ran inspired all night for the Mus- Red Bud 48 keteers. He fin- Madison 0 ished the game MAD 00 00 00 00 - 00 with 126 yards on REB 08 16 16 08 - 48 First Quarter just 12 carries, in- R: Frank Ford 2 run cluding gains of (Devin Hall pass from 23 and 33 yards, A hoard of Red Bud Musketeer defenders bring down ball carrier Kaylon Bursey of Madison. Easton Lucht), 2:04 and a pair of touch- Musketeers in on the play include Hunter Sauer (70), Frank Ford (35), Nick Gantner (33), Bryce Second Quarter downs. Amann (55) and Mason Ferrell (74). R: Parker Van Dorn 4 “Tonight, it was pass from Easton Lucht for Phegley,” Ford said. starts. sive unit had the ad- found Parker Van Dorn didn’t think we were (Easton Lucht run), 10:24 “It was a very emo- “We did what we knew vantage, and Red Bud for two completions going to score over 40 R: Nick Gantner 6 run tional night for eve- we could do, especial- never let up. and 22 yards. points, but that’s how it (Kobe Brosch pass from ly against this team, “Their guys stood Red Bud’s defense got worked out.” Easton Lucht), 0:46 ryone. I’m not a solo Third Quarter which mainly has a straight up,” Amann the ball right back for Nick Gantner ran the runner here. I have R: Easton Lucht 27 run five linemen blocking pass offense,” Amann said. “All I had to do the Musketeer offense ball in from six yards (Frank Ford run), 10:14 for me. They did it all said. “We had to keep was get off the line when Logan Cathell out, finding the end R: Frank Ford 17 run for Phegley, too. It was them maintained. We quicker than them and intercepted an Enlow zone with under one (Frank Ford run), 5:30 a team effort all the knew we’d get outrun if make a move. I was pass and returned the minute to play in the Fourth Quarter way through. I feel like we let them get behind in the back field all ball to the Madison 8. first half to give Red R: Devin Hall 10 run we did a good job. us. We kept them con- night. Then, honestly, Three plays later, Bud its third touch- (Mitch Fleming run), 10:58 “We played football tained and did our job.” everything goes away. Lucht found Van Dorn down of the game. Red Bud Rushing: Frank Ford nice and clean, just During one sequence I just space everything for a four-yard passing The Musketeers led 12-126-2TD, Easton Lucht early in the second else out and all I see is touchdown, Van Dorn’s 24-0 at halftime and how I think he would 4-21-TD, Nick Gantner 6-18- want us to play.” quarter, Madison’s the quarterback. I’m fourth touchdown of quickly put the game TD, Devin Hall 3-17 The Musketeer de- offense faced a 4th- trying to get the ball or the season. well out of reach in the Passing: Easton Lucht fense, meanwhile, and-43 from their own hit (the quarterback) as “The big mystery for third quarter. 6-10-0-91-1TD struck fear into the 9-yard-line. hard as I can.” us was that we didn’t From the Madison 26 Receiving: Kaleb Barri- Madison offensive line The series began with After two empty pos- know defensively if we early in the third quar- ger 1-47, Parker Van Dorn the entire evening. back-to-back sacks, one sessions to start the would be able to cover ter, Lucht showed off 3-26-1TD, Kobe Brosch Amann finished with from Amann, the other game, Red Bud found the pass,” Lucht said. his athleticism. 1-10, Devin Hall 1-9 six tackles, including by Amann and Ford. the scoreboard with “Once we got comfort- The junior quarter- Madison Rushing: Delarrian several sacks. Ford Madison then had a just over two minutes able and kind of had back mishandled the Smith 5-8, Carlis Wilson delay of game penal- to play in the first quar- an idea and knew what snap but collected the was also in on a pair 1-7, Demonee Ware 1-1, of sacks. ty followed by a false ter. we were getting up ball and took off run- Kaylon Bursey 1-(-1) Red Bud’s defense start. On third down, Ford scored on the front and in the box, we ning to his left. He stiff- Passing: Derrion En- was constantly in the Madison quarterback ground from two yards were pretty confident armed one Madison low 8-20-1INT-57-0, Erwin Trojan backfield, espe- Derrion Enlow heaved out to cap off a seven- defensively that we defender and shook Baker 1-1-0-8-0 cially in the first half. a pass that fell incom- play drive that covered would be able to hold off several other tackle Receiving: Kerwin Bak- Madison (0-3) commit- plete. 54 yards. He had 32 them. We just had to attempts before reach- er 5-51, Kameron Tram- ted 11 penalties dur- Amann could sense rushing yards during take care of the ball, ing the end zone for a mel 1-9, Carlis Wilson 1-6, Kaylon Bursey 1-4, Erwin ing the game, eight early in the game that the drive, and quar- and we knew we would touchdown. Baker 1-(-5) of which were false the Musketeer defen- terback Easton Lucht eventually win out. I “I was happy to see County Journal | April 8, 2021 Page 15 IHSA team Portz, Smith earn IBCA honors SICA all-south hoops One of the top high the last several sea- team leader in assists Two area high school boys basketball players academics school girls basket- sons. and steals. were named to a Southern Illinois Coaches As- The Illinois High ball backcourts in During this year's The only player who sociation all-south team. School Association re- the area was among short season, the scored more points for In Class 1A, Steeleville junior guard Lane La- cently named the 2020 the players who were Lady Meteors finished Marissa-Coulterville zenby was selected. fall sports teams that chosen March 28 to 14-1, including go- was Smith. Lazenby filled up the stat sheet for the War- earned the IHSA Team receive Illinois Bas- ing undefeated in the Smith, who went riors. He averaged 13 points, six rebounds, five Academic Achievement ketball Coaches Asso- Cahokia Conference over 1,000 points for assists and three steals per game. Award. ciation all-state hon- Kaskaskia Division her career during the That production helped lead the Warriors to This award recognizes ors. to win the conference team's first game of a perfect season and the Cahokia Conference teams for members who Marissa-Coulterville championship. the season, scored at Kaskaskia Division championship during this maintain a grade point junior Bree Portz was Portz is no stran- a 15.9 per game clip. year's shortened season. average of 3.0 or higher named to the Class 1A ger to IBCA honors. She also led the team Steeleville finished 15-0 overall and 12-0 in the throughout their season. all-state team. Portz's She was named to the in rebounds at 6.1 per conference. Among the teams running mate, sen- all-state third team game, while adding In 2A, Pinckneyville senior forward Dre Scott achieving this feat ior Emily Smith, was as a sophomore and 3.6 steals and 2.5 as- earned the all-south honor. were the Du Quoin boys selected as a special earned special men- sists per contest. Scott tallied 16.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 and girls cross country mention. tion as a freshman. Over the last three steals per game. He made 75 percent of his free teams. The two have been This season, Portz seasons, Marissa- throws and shot 48 percent from inside the Other notable teams the driving force be- compiled 13.7 points, Coulterville has a 3-point arc. recognized were hind the surge of the 4.7 assists, 3.9 steals combined record of He was an integral part for a Pinckneyville Okawville boys and girls Marissa-Coulterville and 2.9 rebounds per 62-15, including 27-4 team that finished 12-3. All of the team's losses cross country and Nash- basketball program game. She was the in conference games. occurred in the SIRR Mississippi, where the ville girls cross country Panthers were 7-3 and finished second behind and boys golf. Nashville. Football Prep volleyball Class 1A Senior Kanon Webb, Goreville Spring Senior Chase Quigley, Goreville Senior Garrett Gunter, Sesser-Valier rankings coaches rankings Senior Jacksen Harre, Okawville sports are There are several polls Senior Lucas Frederking, Okawville to examine for high school Senior Calen Banks, Hardin County football. Pinckneyville is third Senior Jackson Tiemann, Woodlawn In the latest statewide The Pinckneyville High School volleyball team Senior Joe Melton, NCOE playing Senior Noah Franklin, Cobden coaches poll published held to its No. 3 ranking in the April 5 Section618. Traditional spring Sophomore Tyler Franklin, Cobden by Tim O’Halloran at com Deep South Volleyball Coaches preseason poll. sports, such as base- Junior Peyton Mazur, Christopher edgytim.rivals.com, In fact, the top three spots in the rankings ball, softball and track, Junior Lane Lazenby, Steeleville teams of note include Mur- remained the same, with Fairfield at No. 1 and as well as girls soccer, physboro at No. 15 in 4A. Centralia No. 2. Class 2A returned to practice In 3A, Du Quoin sits at No. Centralia, the previous top team, dropped to No. Senior Eli Downen, Carterville April 5. 14. Nashville is No. 6 in 2A. 2 despite remaining unbeaten. Senior Dre Scott, Pinckneyville They are allowed to In the Associated Press Du Quoin dropped to No. 10. Senior Landon Zurliene, Fairfield, begin competition fol- April 6 rankings, Du The rankings are not class specific. Senior Noah McElravy, Fairfield lowing seven days of Quoin is outside the top 10 First-place votes are in parentheses. Senior Reece Johnson, Benton practice, with some Senior JaQuan Jackson, Murphysboro in 3A, but receiving votes. Deep South Volleyball Coaches Poll games scheduled for Senior Aiden Whitlock, Eldorado Nashville is No. 10 in 2A. Points Previous Rank April 12 and 13. Senior Buzz Ritzel, Nashville The River Radio South- 1. Fairfield (10) 118 1 Check out the April Junior Isaac Turner, Nashville ern Illinois Coaches’ Poll 2. Centralia (2) 106 2 Junior Michael Goodsey, Harrisburg 15 issue of the County was updated April 7. 3. Pinckneyville 98 3 Junior Caden Bee, Salem Journal for baseball The top 10 teams are 4. Herrin 69 6 Junior Austin Brown, Johnston City and softball previews. Marion, Benton, Nash- 5. Woodlawn 66 4 ville, Centralia, Fairfield, 6. Nashville 54 7 Class 3A Carterville, Mt. Carmel, 7. NCOE 47 10 Senior Trevor Jackson, Marion Senior Billy Braid, Herrin Herrin, Carbondale and 8. Massac County 41 5 Bowling Senior Mason Blakemore, Centralia Cahokia. 9. Hamilton County 22 NR Senior Quani Rudd, Mt. Vernon Other teams receiving 10. Du Quoin 20 8 Senior Carson Prost, Mt. Vernon standings votes include, Murphys- Dropped out: Carterville Junior NJ Benson, Mt. Vernon boro, Du Quoin and Ches- Others receiving votes: Carbondale 7, Carmi-White Junior Chase Travis, Olney Steeleville ter. County 6, Carterville 3, Marion 1 Sophomore Koby Wilmoth, Centralia Won Lost Tuesday Early Brew Crew 214 136 Farm Bureau 205.5 144.5 Steeleville dominates New Athens...From Page 12______Henry’s Tax Serv. 202 148 Mevert’s Auto 193.5 156.5 New Athens. Among it grazed the top of the NAPA 181 169 those losses are two net before dropping Shiloh Tavern 167.5 182.5 to conference leader straight to the floor on Busch Hoggers 163.5 186.5 Red Bud, one each to the New Athens side. High Team Game Brew Crew 1355 strong squads Trico, Steeleville closed the High Team Series Gibault and Okawville set with Fiene serving. Brew Crew 3721 and another to a pesky She had three consecu- High Ind. Game Valmeyer team. tive serves that New Aaron Middendorf 289 High Ind. Series “We’ve been build- Athens was unable to Robert Schaber 687 ing in the past few return. games,” Wente said. In the second set, Thursday Early “We’ve had tough com- Steeleville built on its Pistol City 57 13 Peace Lutheran 52 18 petition. Last night, we momentum and led 8-2 Chester Eagles 38 32 had a lot of long vol- in the blink of an eye. Country Financial 29 41 leys (against Red Bud) One of the key se- Legion Bowl 19 51 that just didn’t fall quences during that High Team Game Peace Lutheran 1293 our way. Tonight, we stretch was on a High Team Series had our same competi- lengthy volley that fea- Peace Lutheran 3598 tiveness and our same tured two diving de- High Ind. Game drive, and the volleys fensive plays by senior Cale Young 276 High Ind. Series fell our way.” Jenny Wedemeyer to Cale Young 746 Steeleville trailed 2-1 keep the play alive for in the first set follow- the Lady Warriors. ing a Haley Fizer ace Every time New Ath- for New Athens (1-5, 1-4 ens rallied, Steeleville No-tap Cahokia). That deficit had an answer. was short-lived. New Athens drew The Lady Warriors within one point, 8-7, bowling picked up a point to after a Kaylee Juenger tie the score and send ace. Fiene to the serving Steeleville, though, tourney line. Five points later, earned the next six The Roy Bollmann No- including an aces and points, including two Tap Bowling Tourna- a Lexi Renner kill, and kills from Renner and ment, which benefits Steeleville was ahead one from sophomore Steeleville American 7-2. Jenna Hood. Renner Legion baseball teams, That lead grew to led the team on the will happen this year. 10-3 with a Jaden Hin- night with five kills. The tournament was nerichs kill. Later in “The girls are im- postponed in January the set, New Athens proving on their own Steeleville blockers Ava Schwartzkopf, left, and Jenna Hood put up a because of COVID-19. closed within 15-10, skills, and they want to wall against an attempted New Athens kill. The plan is to hold this but Fiene executed a show those off,” Wente year’s competition in perfectly placed tip said. “They’re mak- game away with a 7-1 nerichs chipped in a “The girls just want June or July. over two New Athens ing the plays. They’re spurt that featured a pair of kills, with Hood to have the opportuni- The tournament, blockers that dropped hitting the floor, and Bockhorn ace an Ren- adding a block that ty to compete,” Wente which is sponsored by for a point. they’re being aggres- ner kill. landed for a point. said. “The goal is to go the American Legion Steeleville finished sive. The goal is that Fiene was Steeleville’s With the end of the hard every night. We Baseball Committee, the set on a 9-4 run, we’re attacking every leader in assists with season looming later have a lot of new faces was started in 1979. including a three-ace play.” eight. Renner added this month and no play- this season, and the For more information, run by Bockhorn. One The closest New Ath- two. Jenny Wedemey- offs this year, Steele- girls are stepping up. contact Bruce Fiene, of Bockhorn’s serves ens got the remainder er was strong on the ville is enjoying every We’re starting to really Butch Ogle or Dave was a doozy, as when of the match was 17-14. backside of the defense chance it has to take mesh together and get Wente. she smacked the ball, Steeleville then put the with seven digs. Hin- the floor. a system going.” Spain tabbed as new Panther football coach...From Page 12______six seasons in vary- for a few years and was football. I couldn’t Spain said it will take tage of the time he has of them raised their ing capacities for the spending his last two think of a better pro- a community effort to this spring as he helps hand, saying that they Indians. years as junior varsity gram to learn from.” implement what he with the program and have never played “It was probably my coach, as well running While he soaked up wants to see at Pinck- spends time in the class- football before. To me, sophomore year in col- the strength and condi- the X’s and O’s that neyville. room to start building that’s really exciting. I lege I went to work- tioning program. went along with game “I’ve got to go out and those relationships and have a lot I can teach outs one day and asked Spain said it is hard strategy, the learning make relationships in create an excitement them then. coach Martin if I could for him not to get emo- went beyond what hap- the community,” Spain for the program. “I want kids who come and learn,” Spain tional when think- pens on the football said. “There’s no magic One of the top things want to be out there said. “I didn’t know ing about what it has field. wand. It’s going to take he wants to see out of a and learn. That’s most anything about coach- meant to grow up, play “It was not just foot- a lot of hard work and player is a willingness important.” ing, but I loved football. and learn in the Du ball coaching, but how hours. The main thing to learn, no matter how The Panther fresh- He was happy I came in Quoin program. they talked to people right now is building experienced or inexpe- man-sophomore team and said he would love “Those guys growing and cared about peo- those relationships to rienced that player is. has played three games to have me.” up were kind of larger ple,” Spain said. “That’s get those kids and par- Spain is already see- this spring. They sit at Spain began helping than life figures,” Spain what makes them so ents to trust me. The ing that happen this 1-2, including a March out with the freshman said. “When you grow special. They care rest will fall into place. season. 29 win over Anna- players. He progressed up in Du Quoin, all about kids and devel- “The entire coaching “It’s different this Jonesboro. to serving as junior you want to do is play oping them into young staff will have to see spring for sure, but “I’m just very excit- varsity defensive coor- football. They were my men. I would say the eye to eye on our vision, these kids want to ed,” Spain said. “We’re dinator for a couple of Vince Lombardi, Bear most important thing and we’ll work our tails learn,” he said. “We having a good spring years, working with Bryant and Nick Saban. I learned was that cul- off to get there.” asked them the other right now with the the varsity receivers “The only thing I loved ture.” Spain is taking advan- day, and at least half kids.” PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021

STEELEVILLE Honors: Freshmen Nik lan Jokerst, Wyatt Lively, Brooks, Kylie Bunselmey- Aleah Eggemeyer, Joella Lopez, Sadie Sellers, Olivia ELEMENTARY Rubach, Cayden Grant, Scarlet Moreno, Peyton er, Brianna Busch, Ethan Eggemeyer, Tallen James, Earl, MaKayla Martin Third Quarter Cayton Cratch, Malachi Pierce, Zander Radford, Clover, Ross Coleman, Grace Kirkpatrick, Treyton Honorable Mention: 4.0: Fifth-graders Rus- Melvin, Ayden Young Wade Rees, Carter Swisher Samantha Cottom, Taylor McCartney, Jackson Scan- Fifth-graders Kenna sell Barker, Kailey Cathcart, Sophomores Evan Fifth-graders Jason Cottom, Reagan Couch, lan, Bryce Williams, Levi Thompson, Nelvin Padilla, Caleb Gladson, Lynlee Ru- Moon, Sierra Hayes Logan Cruz, Sky Diercks, Lily Lex Deming, Benjamin Caldwell, Addison Coffey, Laeyle Hutchcraft, Alyssa bach, Karsen Wedemeyer, Bartens, Evan Reitz, Bren- Ebers, Jayla Hammel, Wil- Deshazo, Kaleb Dillow, MJ Hannah Crow, Mallorie Stehl, Bently Valleroy, Emma Woods, Corinne nen Thies, Gabe Schwartz- low Hohgrefe-Fry, Alayna Easton, Adreanna Edgar, Homan, Reagan Sims, Jaden Bert, Kelsie Joiner, Mueller, Breven Rubach, kopf, Jacoby Gross Holland, Aliviah Lawrence, Dalyn Eilers, Reagan Fag- Kale Sprengel Landon Murphy, Amelia Lana Sparrow Juniors Caris Ruby, Kalyn Maynard, Kaylee er, Sydney Farris, Isabella 3.75-3.51: Nicholas Cof- Shipley Sixth-graders Kamryn Tommy Koch, Christian Neville, Tesa Ray Fisher, Rayahna Foutch, fey, Alexzander Maes Sixth-graders Faith Wil- Patterson, Rylan Reiss, Al- Rees, Lane Lazenby, Zoe Honorable Mention: Garrett Franklin, Samuel 3.50-3.26: Nicholas Col- ke, Aiden Davis, Peyton exa Woodmansee, Owen Mare, Jacob Witthoft, Paige Third-graders Addison Frederking, Andrew Froem- lins, Brianna Brake, Caleb Parker, Tyler McConnell, Gremmels, Ella Tripp, Bos- Anderson, Chase Newby, Burgess, Ryker Clinton, ling, Mitchel Gale, Saylor Coffey, Preston Abell, Aidan McKinney, Anna ton Alexander, Christian Jacob Verschueren Sarea Davis, Lorenzo Diaz, Griffi ths, Darin Guebert, Trevin Eggemeyer, Avori Menefee, Kendall Nan- Mathis, Wyatt Hartmann, Seniors Sarah Williams, Jakoby Glander, Logan Brayden Guy, Levi Guy, Frazer, Avery Hasemeyer, ney, Truxton Asbury, Ryker Bailey Cole Alexis Stoffel, Callen Reitz, Goetz, Brantley Hamilton, Claire Hamilton, Emma Rhett Creason Hoffman, Aiden Menefee, Seventh-graders Lan- Gus Higgins, Dalton Rieck- Payton Harber, Treyton Hanks, Chasie Hanson, 3.25-3.00: Noah Homan, Rylee Shemonic, Macken- don Rodewald, George enberg, David Coleman, Heern, Kenzie Jokerst, Casey Hassebrock, Mason Cole Johnson, Clayton zie Studt, Monica Anaya, Fiene, Caitlyn Appel, Cody Drake Smith Kayden Rice, Joshua Hayden, Brady Heins, Mia Kothe, Aubrey Coleman, Alex Blechle, Angelynna Mevert, Kaden Sparrow, Young Jimenez, David Johnson, Reed Creason, Lexie Mott, Carmona, Kiara Mathis, Bri- Logan Bockhorn, Connor Fourth-graders Riley Rhett Jones, Myah Kelley, Isaac Sims, Haydn Hurst- anna Prater Brown, Lexi Smith ST. MARK’S Aaron, Angelica Ajanel Autumn Kennedy, Alexis Roy, Jadyn West, Taelyn Seventh-graders Alyssa Eighth-graders Isabella Third Quarter Oxlaj, Landon Colin, Evin Knapp, Kayla Knott, Ha- Cleland, Matthew Hecht, Coffey, Brayden Juenger, Middendorf, Audrey Glad- High honors 10.1-12.0 Ellenberg, Travis Harris, ley Kranawetter, Mason Madalyn Hurst-Roy, Grace Ryan Junger, Trevor Kee- son, Gabrielle Hood, Han- (*Denotes straight A’s): Felicity Illig, Gabriella Laf- Kranawetter, Wyatt Krause, Irose, Jack Johnson, Grace ton, Jason Sibley, Amelia nah Runyon Eighth-graders *Noah foon, Alex Nesbit, Elizabeth Bailey Kuhnert, Gaige Snider, Michael Montroy Crawford, Carlos Jiminez, 3.7-3.8 Fifth-graders Hartman, *Tyler Ingles, Vickery Lage, Adison Lange, Pey- Luke Kennedy, Adelynn Karlie Kranz, Jayro Cosme *Kathrine Pierce, Canon Fifth-graders Logan ton Lovel, Jasmyn Luna, May, Mason Straight, Alex- Lopez, Jordan Walke. Ruby Diercks, Jayci Farris, Al- Silas Moore, Brock Naile, ST. MARY’S ander Partin, Joshly Rho- Sixth-graders Oliver Seventh-graders *Elly lison Froehle, Flavio Mar- Tessa Nehrt, Autumn Ogle, Third Quarter den, Ivan Hobbs, Aaliyah Kiehna, Madelyn Tretter Buch, *Colin Vallett quez, Lucas Rathert, Bailey Felix Pastor, Nathan Phoe- First honors (4.5-5.0) Berkbuegler, Robert Myers Seventh-graders Layne Sixth-graders Sadie Thies, Justin Tindall nix, Avery Pierce, Madi- 4.0-4.49: Third-graders Eighth graders Brayden Young, Reagan Moore Conway, *Hazel Helmers, lynn Rathert, Julia Reiman, Aubree Farrar, Kevin Ko- Absher, Elizabeth Rhoden, Eighth-graders Charles Landon Kilpatrick Timothy Reiman, Thomas rando Lincon Schroeder, Cayden Mathis, Shaylee Ayers, Fifth-graders Luke TRICO JR. HIGH Reynolds, Ryleigh Richel- Fourth-graders Laurey Brunkhorst, Lannin Carter, Hanna Middendorf Kraus, *Owen Kueker, J.J. Third Quarter man, Gabby Salamanca, Hayer, Cole McDonald, Brenden Malley, Katlyn 3.5-3.6: Fifth-graders Underwood, Alex Velten High honors: Sixth- Jillian Schwier, Tabitha Reed Petrowske, Ty Tindall Martin, Allyna Shipley, Emi- Kolson Wedemeyer, Kaige Honors: Eighth-grader graders Lydia Dammer- Serr, Kaden Starkey, Alexis Fifth-graders Eli Congi- ly Shook Sidener, Zane Bogenpohl, Trenton Ingles mann, Brock Heins, Greta Stroub, Shealee Swisher, ardo, Rusty Korando, Gage Brock Wilson Seventh-graders Vanes- Jones, Jaelyn Kranawet- Jesse Taylor, Paige Thies, Lynn, Brandon Korando Sixth-grader Steven sa Clover, Adie Knop, Sa- ter, Whitney Lovel, Aryana Daniel Vogt, Josie Wettig, Sixth-graders Kanon Ja- CHESTER HIGH Mulholland III vana Link, Ellie Markley, Speith, Mia Tope Megan Wettig, Gavin Wilks, ny, Logan McDonald, Nata- Third Quarter Seventh-graders Madi- Owen Woolf Seventh-graders Jes- Damien Williams, Kaden lie Shipley, Hailey Yankey. High honors: Freshmen lyn Yates, Emma Batson, Sixth-graders Hayden se Barge, Griffi n Crask- Wilson, Kanon Wilson, Mat- Seventh-grader Ethan Jordan Buskohl, Garret David Hill, Nathan Witthoft, Rathert, Gavin Scheminant Weeks, Tucker Deming, tie Woolf Colvis Hopkins, Lucas Thompson, Lydia Armstrong Elijah Foutch, Hayleigh Honors: Vanesa Aaron, Eighth grade: Jack Hef- Mabry Wingerter 3.25-3.4: Fifth-grader Frankklin, William Grau, Ethan Adams, Alayna An- fernan, Kolton Jany, Luke Sophomores Chelsea Josey Czapla TRICO ELEMENTARY Ethan Kranawetter, Blaise derson, Cameron Arbeiter, Schuwerk August, Hanna Colvis, Sixth-graders Austen Third Quarter Mathis, Molly Rathert, Ella Bernaix, Ellyce Blazier, Second honors: Third Trace Fricke, Jacob Han- Young, Skyler Miller, Jay- High Honors: Third- Christopher Robben, Rylie Ethan Bonneville, Fiona graders Alivia Korando, del. cee Conder graders Francisco Ajanel Robinson, Robert Sheeley, Buker, Dalton Chapman, Jackson Powell Juniors Emma Bryant, Seventh-grader Austin Sita, Noelle Anderson, Braydon Swisher Logan Cleland, Shelby Fifth-graders Joe Bicket, Aaron Fitzwilliam, Madison Kranz Mackenzie Bastien, Gan- Eighth-graders Mason Conder, Caden Crask- Marlie Caby, Brock Fuller, Kribs, Kaitlyn Pfeiffer, Alys- non Blazier, Ana Calel Bastien, Savannah Bon- Weeks, Audrey Cruz, Jien- Addy Jany sa Seymour Ixcoy, Mason Dilday, Lau- neville, Kendall Farris, nie Cruz, Briana Dagner, Sixth-grader Nathan Seniors Jasmine Anaya, STEELEVILLE HIGH ren Ebersohl, Brayci Graff, Gavin Lovel, Itzel Mondrag- Whitney Dagner, Brooke Jany Raelynn Barnes, Olivia Third Quarter Ella Jackson, Drake Koker, on-Martinez, Allie Robin- Davis, Colby Davis, Jack- Eighth-grader Gene Brown, Peyton Clendenin, High honors (*Denotes Addilyn Reiman, Zariah son, Maximus Taylor, Olivia son Doerner, McKenzie Bicket Melody Colonel, Kailey straight A’s): Freshmen Speith, Brooklyn Stoffel, Thies. Ebers, Nisa Engler, Sum- Hall, Kennedy Herrell, John *Aubrianna Bockhorn, Peighton Thies Honors: Sixth-graders mer Hassebrock, Madison Hunter, Josie Kattenbraker, *Peyton Bockhorn, *Tyler Fourth-graders Chloe Jackie Bess, Aubrey Cot- Hughey, Aeris Huhman, Isa- CHESTER GRADE Lily Koch, Macey Ludwig, Ernsting, *Lauren Wede- Anderson, Jaida Con- ter, Amy Cruz, Calleigh bella Huseman, Alexander Third Quarter Kaleigh Masterson, Katelyn meyer, *Rylee Mitchell, way, Ethan Ellison, Austin Fleenor, Emma Henneboe- Jacob, Jarrett Jones, Jocey Highest honors: Fifth- Shinabargar, William Sorto, *Logan Tripp, *Andrew Wel- Fleenor, Rozalyn Gen- hle, Marley Hepp Kalmas, Laya Kampfl , Ja- graders Abigail Carter, Arial Throop, Alison Venus ten, *Olivia Raby, *Camden try, Chloe Hickam, Embry Seventh-graders Brooke kob Koehn, Brooke Koran- Jonathan Davitz, Reed Honors: Freshmen Pierce, Mikkah Jacobus, Jones, Brynlea Keller, Piper Aaron, Maggie Beaty Din- do, Jackson Kranawetter, Fricke, Logan Springston Bethany Baughman, Scott Michael Alexander, Mason McDonald, Karter Phoe- gus, Zoe Bennett, Laney Macy Kranawetter, Marisa Sixth-graders Logan Brown, Joshua Casteel, Gall, Shelby Barker, Paxten nix, Elliot Schaber, Jaycie Calcari, Sophia Coke, Ca- Kranawetter, Brysten Kuntz- Brace, Zane Eggemeyer, Katelin Conway, Emma Sidener, Emma Mulholland, Thies, Hayden Whitaker sey Ehlers, Paige Hamil- man, Mason Lambert, Tim- Brylee Hagene, Brooke Diskey, Alexis Eggemeyer, Noah Fiene, Cooper Was- Fifth-graders Alexandra ton, Beau Koehn, Malorie ber Lepper, Cynthia Macke, Howie Kross Jany. Isaiah Ferrell, John Gil- son Alvarado Pineda, Aubrey Reiman, Kalyn Ripley, Tate Karla Marquez, Madison Seventh-graders David bert, Dyson Helmers, Haley Sophomores *Carter Coleman, Colton Cottom, Schaber, Morgan Throop. May, Hailey McDonald, August, Addison Gottsham- Hoskin, Hannah Kaempfe, Wasson, *Ashlyn Rob- Natalie Dagner, Jace Iman, Eighth-graders Analyn Alden Miller, Melina Opp, mer, Southern LaChance, Colby Kelkhoff, Amanda erts, *Grace Cronin, *Evan Brandon Martinez Pineda, Bernaix, Kassandra Bucio, Madison Purdom, Hailey Erin Liefer, Rylie Myers, Kennon, Camryn Luthy, Isa- Buch, *Gillian Valleroy, Cheyenne McDonald, Ma- Manuel Hernandez, Colin Rambeau, Graydon Rieck- Trayton Peters, Jessica belle Marshall, Kylie Maue, *Nathan McSmith, *Jack- son Meade, Sawyer Moore, Hughey, Mason Krause, enberg, Blake Ruebke, Stumpe Liberty McCormick, Rylie son Knop, *Daisy Czapla, Trinity Owens, Leila Rei- Aaliyah Robben, Alexis Kenneth Scott, Dillow Eighth-graders Rylie McDonough, Aden McFar- *Dalton Prange, *Jenna man, Logan Robinson, Pip- Tucker Swisher, Bailey Watson, Conley, Beatriz DeGuzman, land, Chloe Miller, Connor Hood, *Reid Harriss, *Avery er Rodewald, Karter Smith, Honorable mention: Ian Weinhoffer, Grant Wel- Maddox Hunter, Elaina Lut- Mott, Anarosa Ruiz Huerta, Hamilton, Jaret Ehlers, Ryder Wettig, Emma Wil- Sixth-graders Reid Dillow, ten, Kayden Westerman, man, Whitney Sulser, Wil- Aden Runge, Brittany Ship- Kaylee Darnell liams, Mason Wooley Devin Ernst, Palynn Fager, Weston Westerman liam Welge ley, Kaci Trost Juniors *Jaden Hinner- Honors: Third-graders Sydney Happold, Madilynn Honorable mention: Honors: Fifth-graders Sophomores Maleia Ab- ichs, *Kadence Bockhorn, Randall Edwards, Kail Holt Joel Beckman, Oscar Car- Kaylee Cowell, Kaylin Jany, sher, Nickolas Bicket, Sa- *Claire Wasson, *Mia Gall, Forsting, Brydon Heins, Seventh-graders So- mona Haro, Harris Ehlers, Eagan McClelland, Trenton brina Bixby, Aidan Blechle, *Haylee Smith, *Braden Tyson, Hernandez-Hicks, phia Coke, James Diercks, Lucas Ellis, Katie Evans, Westbook, Natalie Gueth- Madilynn Blish, Breanna Meyerhoff, Kaleb Knop, Kaylyn Hull, Asyrus Tyler Doerner, Ally Ehlers, Connor Fletcher, Chase le, Aaden Hecht, Isabela Coffey, Jacob Cotner, Con- Ameliah Hubert, Grant Mill- Marhanka, Eric Marhanka William Grau, Pineda Mar- Gale, Adam Gamache, Rafael, Avery Wittenborn, ner Cowan, Emma Egge- sap, Joanna Niepert, Han- Asyrus, Eric Martinez Pine- tinez, Keagan McDonald. Skylar Guetersloh, Preston Jailey Holt, Kendall Krieg, meyer, Savanna Guebert, nah Myers da, Ricky Martinez Vences, Eighth-graders Tami Johnson, Olivia Jokerst, Alyvia Maes Kelsey Hall, Jesse Heath, Seniors *Alexis Renner, Laila McCaleb, Faith Mur- Bramlett, Anna Lemcke, Christopher Ottum, Lane Sixth graders Lauren Jessalynn Hobeck, Cam- *Ava Schwartzkopf, *Kay- ray, Zachery Newton, Ma- Ariana McBride, Easton Reiman, Cameron Rushing, Cowell, Camdyn Quillman, ryn Howie, Koby Jany, lee Luehr, *Adison Furman, son Oetjen, Wyatt Pierce, Smith Mercedes Tanner, Zachary Jack Kennedy. Jorge Jardines, Ashlyn Le- *Chloe Vordtriede, *Tan- Elodie Stewart, Wesley Thies and Lydia Williamson Seventh-graders Mag- manski, Raegan Lohman, ner Allison, *Jenny Wede- Walters, Kentley Williams gie Caby, Natalie Gueter- Kerringtyn Malley, Cesar meyer, *Morgan Creamer, Fourth-graders Bailie TRICO HIGH sloh, Diego Perez, Olivia Marquez, Briley Miles, *Shealyn Conway, *Alayna Bargman, Drevan Bram- Third Quarter ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Vasquez, Gage Yankey, Reese McCormick, Aubrie Sauerwein, *Drake Smith, lett, Parker Closson, Gage High Honors: Katelyn Al- Third Quarter Roman Carter, Riley Loch- Medford, Briley Miles, Wil- *Alaina Fiene, *Gage Rob- Clover, Abigail Diaz Her- len, Sydney Allen, Madison 4.00-3.76: Max Blechle, head, Gavin Wilderman liam Schuwerk, Lily Smith, erts, *Gunnar Moore, Harry nandez, Natalie Dolce, Arbeiter, Nathan Askins, Evan Dunning, Gianna Eighth-graders Eli Stout, Mikayla Straight, Paige Higgins, Maegan Mulhol- Ayla Farris, Mattilynn Ger- Alyssa Bastien, Kody Eggemeyer, Alex William- McKenna LaChance, Mac- Vasquez, Julia Venus, Aus- land, Jacob Inselmann, ler, Nonathan Grau, Gracie Behnken, Abigail Bilder- son, Macy Bert, Lillian Dis- kenzie Cagle, Mirra Krieg, tin Welten Connor Haertling, Adelaide Graves, Carlos Insunza back, Kaylynn Bowerman, key, Camryn Wolff, Jenna Payton Mueller, Florentino Rubach. Castaneda, Zander Ivy, Ry- Kyler Bowerman, Keegan Buskohl, Aubrey Colvis, Rafael, Taylor Smith, Jaden Continued on next page You nailed it! We’re proud to share these beliefs & values with all area honor roll students: Dream Big, Accept the Challenge, Work Hard, Achieve Goals

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Juniors Maxwell All- Johnathan Ramirez, Harley son, Austin Downing, Hay- ens, Michaela Page-Roth, Bailie Waterman, Chase MARISSA JR. SR. HIGH wardt, Fredrick Alvarez, Barbeau, Jaasiah Laws ley Drake, Sydney Durham, Braxton Parker, Caleb Pe- Weis Third Quarter Abbigail Bollmann, Anna Fifth-graders Mattalin Gabriella Estrada Dethrow, ters, Cole Pierce, Dillon Seniors Addison Co- Straight A’s: Seventh- Childs, Ashlyn Colvis, Han- Comish, Isaac Harris, Mad- Jayden Ethington, Wyatt Pirtle, Zachary Poenitske, hoon, Skyler Gill graders Wyatt Baker, Ash- nah Colvis, Jerald Copple ison Haynes, Bradly John- Evans, Alyssa Fernandez, Teya Poynor, Libby Ren- lyn Cathcart, Landon Cor- II, Jacob Cowell, Tony Endi- son, Kayden Lively, Aami- Caleb Gailey, Emily Garcia, ner, Trenton Riecan, Abigail tez, Taylor Demsar, Kaitlyn cott, Kylie Fortner, Jordan- rah Nesbitt, Madilyn Pierce, Trinity Glodo, Joshua Greg- Rodriguez, Meyaurra Row- COULTERVILLE JR. HIGH Klingeman, Marshall Prest, na Frazer, Kaden Freytag, Elyse Salinas, Hayden Wor- ory, Jack Hamilton, Brenna ell, Coley Schlueter, Kaden Third Quarter Chloe Stewart Haley Haslett, Kylie Heins, thy, Max Baue, Savion Bell, Hartmann, Olivia Hasken- Schneider, Lily Smith, Lu- High Honors: Sixth- Eighth-graders Brenden Alexandra Hennrich, Aiden Emilia Engelage, Lilly Hart, hoff, Hannah Hughes, Cole cien Smith, Septian Spivey, graders Anya Colyott, Pai- Cobb, Meeka Cornman, Lil- Jany, Dylan Kelkhoff, Aidan William Haynes, Caydance Johnson, Ella Jones, Skyler Kemyah Thomas, Kelsey tyn Hand lian Finks, Jacob Pﬂ asterer, Kennon, Ava Lochhead, Li- Keen, Mackenzie Lewis, Jordan, Garrett Kempfer, Thornton, Dominic Tru- Seventh-graders Grace- Issabelle Ransom, An- lith Lochhead, Emily Mehr- King Mitchell, Cora Nor- Rylee Kempfer, Nora Kloos, mann, Sarah Voudrie, Gary lyn Clark, Maci McLaugh- niebelle Villarreal, Landon er, Megan Miller, Kaleb ris, Alyssa Schubert, Tren- Patrick Kloos, Jack Loes- Wallace, Landon Walter, lin, Lane Robinson, Piper Wishard Rehmer, Ashley Roberts, ton Walker, Chad White, ing, Jada Long, Cody Mar- Kenneth Wiesen, Dushon Schlesinger, Samantha Wil- Freshmen Matthew Can- Camille Schroeder, Kris- Brooke Goodman, Darren tin, Kourtney McConachie, Williams, Acton Witten- liams, Zoey Wolf. ning, Olivia Kratz, Tanner ten Seyler, Ethan Stumpe, Parker, Camren Pearson, Makayla McCready, Alex- brink, Jilliyn Wunderlich Eighth graders Adalynn Middendorf, Olivia Parker, Brock Vasquez, George Tylan Reese, Emma Ren- andria McFadden, Madison Burns, Ewan Campbell, Rebecca Root, Josie Ste- Welborn ner Ortiz, Taylor Owens, Jay Randi Gischer, Isaac Rey- phens, Carter Trieb, Megan Seniors Juliette Aber- Sixth-graders Madelyn Patel, Kyron Penny, Savan- EVANSVILLE GRADE nard, Restin Shubert. Waeltz, Nicholas Wey- nathy, Devon Adams, Emma Skidmore, Victoria Wis- nah Phelps, James Pillers, Third Quarter Honors: Sixth-graders mouth Bauer, Cheyanne Burgdorf, nasky, Emery Kalb, Al- Addison Ragland, Jonah High honors 4.00-3.75: Adeline Foster, Nyasha Sophomores Paige Reese Chandler, Noah lie Laramore, Anara Britt, Reed, Noah Reed, Mariah Eighth-graders Courtney Johnson, Maribeth Strate, Daenzer, Chase Hurst Colonel, Jeffrey Dobyns, Brayden Hatley, Loughlyn Reinhardt, Eric Renner, Bel- Drake, Brody Montroy Joshua Whaley. Juniors: Grace Midden- Logan Gregory, Emma Kurtz, Luke Soderlund, la Restoff, Ella Reynolds, Sixth-graders Korbin Seventh-graders Jenna dorf, Ellie Parker, Bree Hathaway, Shane Hayman, Caleb Birge, Antonio Cal- Allison Rheinecker, Sydney Zweigart, Dylan Heinen Shelton, Alexa Winkel- Portz, Katie Sabo, David Raegan Hecht, Nathan Hef- deron, MJ Cornish, Ayden Rheinecker, Mariyah Rod- Fifth-grader Gaven mann. Schneidewind, Caleb Trieb fernan, Tyler Holm, Jordan Keller, Delainey Klausing, riguez, Daira Sangurima, Simpson-Goddard Eighth-graders Seniors Addison Ab- Hughes, Jarrett James, Mat- Michael Piechoinski, Jesse Adrian Schenk, Olivia Schil- Honors: Eighth-graders Chesney Harvel, Malachi recht, Rachel Bievenue, thew Korando, Alex Martin, Salinas, Cash Weinhof- ling, Hannah Schlimme, Lo- Kenzie Pierce, Madison Johnson, Maddox Neff, Olivia Leemon, Alyssa Eli Mokriakow, Marci Nae- fer, Kaylynn French, Ellie gan Shaw, Kaitlyn Soder- Schulein, Braden Reinhardt, Katlyn Rednour, Daegan Mager, Hannah Phelps, ger, Dominic Neal, Evan Schrader, Hunter Steely, lund, Faith Sroka, Karli Savannah Hall Rushing. Olivia Quigley, Emily Smith, Niemeyer, Caleb Parker, Austin Stork, Elizabeth Thornton, Grace Walter, Seventh-graders Ava Emma Walker, Taylor Wyn- Kaytlyn Rahn, Matthew Wenzel Alyssa Williams, Abigail Reynolds, Lilly Tejada inegar Renfree, Bradley Buch, Seventh-graders Grant Qweigart Sixth-grader Tyler Heinen MARISSA ELEMENTARY High honors: Seventh- Amelia Shemonic, Camdyn Allard, Lana Bockhorn, We- Honors: Brenden Bara- Fifth-grader Bella Hood Third Quarter graders Kearston Alstat, Shemonic, Lauren Soellner, lena Garcia, Sophia Jewell, nowski, Claire Baue, Jor- Honorable mention: Straight A’s: Fourth- Andrew Chappell, Parker Zayne Stueve, Kendall Wil- Nicholas Parker, Saleena dyn Baue, Zachary Bode- Eighth-graders Audrey graders Mya Alstat, Joseph Henson, Kendall Kempfer, liams, Blake Zappa, Hunter White, Peyton Cohoon, ker, Avontis Britt, Zachery Poppe, Isacc Walter Braun, Tanner Chandler, Kiley Klingeman, Autumn Zweigart Liberti Johnson, Kaden Cheek, Layla Cohoon, Eli Seventh-graders Chloe Elizabeth McGough, Kalle- Richards, Alexis Sageser, Jones, Serenity Richard- Coop, Annaliese Corbin, Adams, Mason Harper, na Morgan, Ryder Rhodes, Jaden Schemel, Kaitlynn son, Logan Shelton, Daw- Lee Craig, Cody Dicker- Aaron Orella, Abby Smith. Colby Sabo, Allie Seiber, Wiley, Audrina Womack SPARTA LINCOLN son Sohnrey, Caden Ward, son, Matthew Dorf, Elisha Sixth-graders Corydin Jenna Stephens Eighth-graders Carter Third Quarter Tyson Birchler, Michael Easton, Ivey Eggemeyer, Dinges, Evrett Grillo, Carter Fifth-graders Elliot Bak- Daugherty, Creed Geralds, High honors: Fourth- Dickey, Samantha Smith Alayna Essary, Mason Mines, Jada Nelson, Charlie er, Alexandria Demange, Faith Geralds, Seth Neal, graders Peter Boston, Ethington, Jadyn Fitch, Eighth-graders Quintin Ray, Nicholas Schlueter, Nautica Doolin, Davin Landen Perry, Maegan Pil- Braxton Glodo, Kellan Austin Gailey, Jaylen Gar- Littlepage, Collin Haury, Hope Valleroy. Galle, Carter Geralds, Hol- bean, Evan Ranck, Casey Kordys, Nora Pickering, Katie Vickery, Cameron rett, Jordan Garrett, Randy Fifth-graders Cody leigh Hiller, Shelby Lloyd, Wagner Memphis Tadlock, Ray- Severson, Emilyn Mueller, Garrett, Haven Green, Cissell, Logan Smith, Alexia Mason Peek, Kylan Portz, Freshmen Lillian Grau, cheal Young, Ashley Bow- Damian Lanton, Natalie Elli Grobb, Elizabeth Hall, Zweigart, Leland Schlueter, Elliot Sinn, Kadin Stewart Joshua McGough, Kaiden en, Jaxon Cratch, Kieshiea Morocho Sadie Hamilton, Jordyn Lucas Shafer. Sixth-graders Peyton Schwartzkopf, Arron Van- Garcia, Kaylee Jeffers, Honorable mention: Hatley, Braden Haury, Sam- Biekert, Olivia Canning, huss Charley Ledendecker, Mat- Fourth-graders Emma uel Haury, Abigail Heinen, Tyler Chandler, Natalia Sophomores Evan Ah- thew Brody Leedle, Lillian Blankenship, Bradlee Brayden Henry, Jaleah CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Cortez, Molly Kane, Rylee lers, Savannah Dahlem, Wilson, Kayla Boyd, Hank Boyster, Roman Bradford, Henry, Jacob Huether, Moll- Third Quarter Klingeman, Nathan Lee- Autumn Gilley, Kendra Butler, Patrick Franks, Hai- Levi Eggers, Lilyan Lehde, ly Huether, Derek Hutch- High honors, 4.0: Elias mon, Daycee McClintock, Krause, Joshua Leemon, ley Heller, Brayden McDan- Kaydence Poenitske, An- ison, Mitchell Isom, Alexis Hall, Jacob; Emily Luebke- Abigail McGough, Briel Aaralynn Ranck, Carleigh iels, Peyton Stone, Evan tonio Houston, Brooklynn Jackson, Brianna Jaimet, mann and Annelise Quinn, Palen, Payten Perry, Ken- Rhodes Stuby, Joshua Whelan, Stout, Gabe Taylor, Darren William Jones, Kody Kemp- Red Bud; Jessica Whittom, nedy Trieb, Erin Weekley Juniors Lainey Canning, Jayston Hoyt, Marliyan Baranowski, Baylee Byrd, fer, Emele Kirkover, Kerry Steeleville; Hailey Har- High honors: fourth- Grace Geralds, Austin Hill, Aponte, Isabelle Jalivay, Alexander McIntosh, Colin Kloos, Kaiden Kloth, Emma baugh and Megan Schulte, graders Elizabeth Hedt- Thomas McGough, Jeffrey Layla Miles, Jaxon Miles, Simmons, Lukas Brad- Laramore, William Lawless, Sparta kamp, Laney Kempfer, Wiley, Grace Zimmer Lane Schwemmer, Mollie shaw, Makayla Hurley, CJ Shelby Louveau, Annalycia Honors, 3.75-3.99: Da- Soderlund, Tommy Soder- Kilpatrick, Ziona Morrison Martinez, Josey McClure, vid Koester, Red Bud Blake Klingeman, Lydia Seniors Nolan Cathcart, lund, Cooper Stine Fifth-graders Shyanna Anna McDonald, Dauntay Honorable mention Mesnarich, Andrew Perrine, Casey Daugherty, Chance Fifth-graders Madison Hoover, Aymani Townsend, Merideth, Ebony Monroe- 3.25-3.49: Ian Jolley, Bald- Ella Redden, Jocelynn Walta Dietrich, Breanna Henson, Sternberg, Aiden Stine, Abbigail Wirtel, Troy Bough- Martin, Jerrelle Nesbitt, Ga- win; Joshua Sims, Chester and Dory Weihe Madison Meyer, Blake Mi- Evan Schulein, Abram ers, Cortez Rose, Darrami- briella Nuspl, Reese Page, Fifth-graders Christopher lam, Dayton Sageser, Josh- Braun, Owen Kessler, ous Hayes, Tristen Porter, Najiyah Rodriguez, Na- Campbell, Addison ua Stephens Wyatt Peck, Emma Stork. Aaron Robinson, Blake kiyah Rodriguez, Elizabeth COULTERVILLE HIGH Pitchford, Emily Ritchason, Honors: Seventh-grad- Sixth-graders Maria Weibrecht, Kamari Wilson Sauzek, Katherine Sauzek, Third Quarter Chloe Schemel, Camden ers Sebastian Calderon, Sangurima, Carly Gerlach, Sixth-graders Abbigail Payton Schulein, Cassan- High honors: Fresh- Steinwagner, Jason Waeltz Haley Hedrick, Cadence Kinley Lauer, Abby Grau, Boyster, Samual Eldiwitw, dra Sheridan, Eli Sieberg, men Claire Baker, Vincent Sixth-graders Skylar Scott, Jayden Whaley Kyla Howe, Skylar Juenger, Payton Fruits, Aisha Rod- Donovan Shoffner, Sara Campbell, Jolie Cearnal, Bovay, Bradon Clark, Hun- Eighth-graders James Alexis Tadlock, Sophie riguez, Jaylyn Gregory, Stefani, Wesley Thiele- Mason Harriman, Eliza- ter Elliott, Rhett Fritsche, Hamon, Audry Hill, Fred- Hamilton, Zach Hayes, Alex Kailynn Hunter, Patrick Ow- mann, Hayley Tillock, Hunt- beth Hobbs, Kailynne Piper Justin Glass, Aasen Gri- erick Klingeman, Han- Klingeman, Bree Lewis ens, Nickolas Riecan, Madi er Valleroy, Grant Walter, Rabe, Gabriella Schmei- mont, Adriyanna Gutierrez, nah Krause, Johnathan Seventh-graders Ruth Boyster, Dariontez Monroe, Adam Walter, Landyn Wil- derer, Shaylee Strong Jasper Kendall, Braxton McGough, Kaylin Pan- Pillers, Ava Bauer, Jacelyn Tessa Rooneo son, Xavier Wilson, Katelyn Sophomores Arianna Liles, Raegan Range, nier, Brock Portz, Ryne Boston, Josie Haberman, Seventh-graders Mar- Witherby Behiter, Hailey Harle, Grady Weihe Rhodes, Landon Sabo, Sophia Wesbecher, Chris- cus Arias, Hannah Gregory, Honorable Mention: Da- Garett Harrell, Kaidence Honors: fourth-graders Hayden Steinwagner, Jack tian Lueth, Quinn Macke, Callie Peck, Ayleah Hatley, kota Beam, Justin Brown, Hines, Ryan Lehr, Madison Lillyonna Delrio, Braxton Stewart Autumn White, Aidan Her- Makenzie Hurley, Ian Jack- Tyler Brown, Dayne Cole, McDougal, Lydia Tabing Sanchez, Meghan Wagner Freshmen Isaiah Eas- nandez son, Olivia Little, Shawn David Collins, Nathan Juniors Lauren Kohring, Fifth-graders Issiah ton, Alexandria Grimont, Eighth-graders Laney Clutts, Shannon Sauerhage Comer, Kara Coonrod, Jada Williams, Nathanial Gambrel-Knoth, Elizabeth Joshua Kirby, Ethan Moore, Dierks, Conor Dotson, Elise Eighth-graders Gaven Brianna Dobyns, Jackson Williams Kernan, Ruby Leemon, Landon Perry, Ethan Hamilton, Abigail Hernan- Wilson, Samia Britt, Jayden Donnals, Ryland Durham, Seniors Jasmine Green- Gavin McGee, Ayla Ranck, Prest, Toni Trione, Andrew dez, Alyssa Howe, Drew Kelley, Jake Wesbecher, Sean Dyke, Kayla For- lee, Dakota Kelly, Benjamin Shawn Schultheis, Lillian Welshans Montroy, Erin Kempfer, Tymyria Patrick, Peyton cum, Aleiyah Garrett, Luke Scott, Austin Warford Schwartzkopf, Braydon Sophomores Zoeey Shelby McDaniels, Hannah Mesnarich, Aaron Stork Hamm, Colin Hartmann, Honors: Freshmen Smith, Robbie Trail, Avery Broshears, Koby Clark, Stine, Grace Vallett Maggie Haury, Jaleeya Shelby Brown, Colt Com- Wright Landen Hart, Christopher Honors: Fourth-graders Heath, Trevor Holliday, etto, Landen Tabing, Aleah Sixth-graders Sophie Lea, Gramm Rees, Jaxon Kimya Fox, Kylan Penny, SPARTA HIGH Emma Hughes, Dakota Jor- Whaley, Wyatt Whaley. Brenning, Carli Calvert, Stephens Karlos Perez, Liam Renner, Third Quarter dan, Chloe Ledendecker, Sophomores Austin Haley Clark, Charlie Dill, Juniors Austen Cobb, Tucker Carpenter, Jakhai High Honors: Faith Ban- Brandon Legereit, Latrice Hand, Landyn Routt, Sean Skyler Goodman, Brayden Riley Perry, Skylr Richno, Dancy, Tristen Fruits, Ka- da, Aaron Bleem, Isabella Littlepage, Kylie McDaniel, Smith, Rily Wittenborn. Hooper, Zoey Knuckles, Brianna Wishard. lynne Hatley, Josie Jeffers, Braun, Kayla Braun, Abbey Jakob Meininger, Broder- Juniors Hunter Baker, Braydon Mueller, Liliana Seniors Madison Schoen- Carter Percifull, Aerianna Burns, Emma Carpenter, ick Mines, Ethan Montroy, Tiffanie Gischer, Bradin Sanchez, Michael Triefen- beck, Brook Wagner, Cay- Starnes, Logan Sternberg, Grace Couch, Lucas Dot- Hallie Moonier, Hailie Ow- Harriman, Maci Rackley, bach din Wagner PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021 SOCIETY

nie Kisro and Linda sumed normal hours. Young. Congratulations to Happy anniversa- Mr. Miesner on earn- Evansville ry to Robert and Mary ing a $15,000 grant Kueker. from Cappit-Learning ByNews Eloise Kueker We offer our sympa- to Read with Phonics, 449-2043 thy to the families of A Solution For Early Dorothy Eggemeyer Learners (Pre-K-2). April has arrived. and Alberta Stephens. Evansville Enterprise The hummingbirds Congratulations to April 3, 1942 are making their way Aaron Bleem, who Charles Hiser, an en- back up north, and the qualiﬁ ed at region- gineer at Sauer’s Mill ﬂ owers and trees are als to compete at the for 33 years, passed blooming. state level in the cabi- away. Mrs. Alvin Lau- Spring is here, and net making category fer was a survivor. although that does not at SkillsUSA Illinois. Jennie Schilling mean winter is com- Aaron is the son of passed away. Survivors pletely letting go, we Ron and Gina Bleem. were her husband Lou- will take every nice Congratulations to is and four brothers. day we can get. Abigail Zweigart, who Roy Wolff, son of Happy birthday to received a superior rat- Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Abby Forsythe, Ad- ing in the clarinet divi- Wolff and a student elaide Forsythe, Jim sion at the IHSA solo at St. Louis University Heinen, Finnegan and ensemble contest. School of Dentistry, en- Heinen, Dean Bruegge- Abigail is the daugh- listed in the U.S. Navy. Care Center prom mann, Robin Wal- ter of Dave and Andrea A baby girl was born The Randolph County Care Center in Sparta held a prom night March ter, Robert Carnahan, Zweigart. March 30 to Mr. and 31. Pictured are prom Queen Marlene Thomas and King Frank Benedict. Abby Heinen, Stepha- The library has re- Mrs. Urban Ling.

Steele, their daughter There were also pic- Nicole and husband Sparta Coulterville tures of nurses and Daniel, daughter Kay- and Swanwick other personnel and lie Grien, Bruce and their stories, such Mindy McMillan and senior as their names, how their extended family. ByNews Diana Cole they came to serve Coulterville UMC 758-2880 and what branch. One will start church ser- center nurse was engaged vices at 8:30 a.m. be- Jasmine Green- but was killed in a he- ginning this Sunday. lee randomly drew a Menu licopter accident; her The Friends of Pris- April 12-16 name from the raf- fi nancé was the pilot. cilla Bible Study will fl e box at the Coulter- MONDAY: Hamburger Sally and Phil Hepp start up again Tues- w/cheese, macaroni/ ville Historical Muse- had supper with her day, April 6 at 10 a.m. um. Brian Belcher is cheese, peas, cottage brother Eddie Burris, in the UMC basement. cheese, peach half. the winner of a crock, their sister Judy Rain- We will study the book shirt and other good- TUESDAY: Polish ey, Sally’s son Casey, of Luke. sausage, mashed ies to celebrate the mu- his wife Gina and son Pastor Cody will potatoes, sauerkraut, seum’s third birthday. Parker at the Coulter- begin having offi ce pudding. The museum will ville VFW fi sh fry. hours Wednesdays W EDNESDAY: sell Krispy Kreme do- David and Diana from 1-5. Chicken/dumplings, nuts for $8 a dozen Sat- Cole had supper Fri- He will have his green beans, slaw, urday, April 17 from 9 day with Emma Steele truck parked in front fruit crisp. a.m. to 2p.m., while and Bruce and Mindy of the church so you THURSDAY: Salisbury supplies last. If you McMillan at the Coul- will know when he’s steak, mashed potatoes, need delivery, call Jen- terville VFW fi sh fry. there. He will make gravy, broccoli/cheese, ny at 618-317-4933 or Happy birthday to calls from the church pumpkin bar. Tony at 618-559-9154. Bob Jarrett. phone so you will rec- FRIDAY: Fish sandwich, The next meeting is Judy Rainey, An- ognize the number. He twice baked potatoe or April 15. There will be gie Reid and Brandy plans to start home red beans & rice, mixed no meeting in May. Gardner spent the day visits soon. veggies, fruit. Judy Rainey, Bran- shopping in Du Quoin Instead of the summer Hours: Monday- dy Gardner and Diana on Saturday. lunch program being Thursday 8-3, Friday Cole had lunch at Mary David and I had Elo- called TWIGS, we de- 8-2. Jane’s and visited the die and Daxton Stew- cided to call it Coulter- Prices: Curbside & Missouri National Vet- art and Keagen and ville Community Food carry-out $5, home- erans Memorial and Sebastian Cole as over- Program, or CCFP, to in- delivered $5.25, all oth- Museum in Perryville night guests Saturday. volve the whole commu- ers $6.50. March 29, which was We attended the Easter nity to help. Please call 443-4020 National Vietnam Vet- egg hunt at the Coul- Jenny Dyson re- by 11 a.m. to order a erans Day. terville VFW. ported that the school meal. On display were Viet- Later that evening, might have to provide Bunny visits VFW Curb service pickup cong uniforms and we had dinner at lunch for the kids dur- Daxton Stewart, the son of Nicole Stewart of time: 11:30 to noon. told how their sandals Grecian Steakhouse. ing the summer, but Campbell Hill and Matthew Stewart of Ava, was Drive under the awn- were made, tools, food We got to visit with the school might need visiting with his grandparents David and Diana ing. rations, bunk beds and Jim and Jan Frie- help delivering the Cole April 3, when he got to visit the Easter Clothing store hours: nurses’ uniforms. man, Mark and Emma meals. bunny at the Coulterville VFW. Photo by Diana Cole 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. S’ville nutrition site Menu beef soup w/beans, April 12-16 spinach salad, MONDAY: Chicken/ pineapple, whipped dumplings, red bean jello w/fruit. salad, slaw, peaches. FRIDAY: Chicken TUESDAY: Beef/ fried steak, mashed noodles, layered potatoes, green beans, salad, creamed corn, pears, peach cobbler. applesauce. Hours: Monday- WEDNESDAY: Chicken Friday 8:30-4. stir fry, romaine salad, To order curbside oranges, apple dump meals, call 965-3134 cake. extension 5 by 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY: Vegetable the day before. COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021 PAGE 19 OBITUARIES

MARY LOU COMPTON TONY G. COLVIS MILDRED L. BIEVENUE Mary Lou Compton, Tony G. Colvis, 63, of Mildred L. Bievenue, 71, of Murphysboro, Chester, died at 7:28 83, of Ellis Grove, died died at her home Mon- a.m. Wednesday, March at her home at 6 a.m. day, March 29, 2021. 31, 2021 at Barnes Jew- Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born October ish Hospital in St. Lou- She was born July 16, 1949 in Murphys- is. 12, 1937 in Prairie du boro to William L. and He was born October Rocher to Albert and Dorothy Eileen Brow- 26, 1957 in Red Bud to Aurella Ruez Ludwig. der Dagner. Kenneth and Shirley Mildred married She married Troy Miller Colvis. Robert Bievenue Sep- Lee Compton October Tony married Rita tember 16, 1961 at St. 13, 1967 in Murphys- Bowen May 30, 2008 Joseph’s Church in boro. He survives. in Hillsboro, Missouri. Prairie du Rocher. He Mary Lou was a CNA She survives. preceded her in death at Jackson County He had worked as a May 10, 1980. Nursing Home and carpenter for over 40 years and at Moore & Wit- She was a homemaker and a bus driver for worked home health. tenborn’s grocery store for 11 years. Gibault High School and senior citizens. She also She was a member of Mt. Carbon Church of God Tony was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Di- delivered meals for seniors and was a senior in Murphysboro. Mary Lou had a green thumb vine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Knights of Colum- companion. Mildred was a member of St. Mary and loved her fl owers. She liked to pass the time bus 3790 and Carpenter’s Local 1361 in Chester. He Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove and the reading when she was not spending time with her was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fi sh- American Legion Auxiliary in Prairie du Rocher. grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. ing, mushroom hunting, boating and gardening. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, word search Mary Lou is also survived by children Michael He is also survived by stepchildren Amy Eliza- puzzles and going dancing with the girls. (Betty) Compton and Tina (Rick) Bryant of Mur- beth (Dave) Hunt of Granby, Missouri and Edward Midlred is survived by sons Marvin and Allen physboro, Troy (Jody) Compton of Dowell, Joyce (Alex) Pigg of Frankford, Missouri; siblings Da- Bievenue of Ellis Grove; siblings Doris Kroupa (Steve) Rehmer of Willisville and Adam (Jessica) vid (Pat) Colvis of Chester, Tina (Mike) Korando of Affton, Missouri, Donald “Doc” Ludwig and Compton of Ava, 11 grandchildren and 11 great- of Jacob and Beth (Larry) Runge of Walsh and Lola Klein of Prairie Du Rocher, Audrey Bryant grandchildren. step-grandchildren Max Hunt and Lorelai Pigg. of St. Louis, Henry (Sharon) Ludwig of Belleville, She was preceded in death by her parents, He was preceded in death by his parents. Logan (Ina) Ludwig of Bollingbrook, Illinois and grandsons Trevor and Curtis, three brothers, Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, Richmond (Marilyn) Ludwig of Rockford, Illinois; one sister, mother and father-in-law Mary and 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, with sister-in-law Dorothy Sylstra of California, nieces Lawrence Compton. Deacon Al DuBois offi ciating. Burial was in St. and nephews. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Chester. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava, with Rev. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s brother Shelby Ludwig, brothers, sisters-in-law Richard Pyatt offi ciating. Burial was in Ava Ever- Research Hospital. and nieces. green Cemetery. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April Memorials may be made to American Diabetes 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Prairie Association and mailed to the funeral home at PO du Rocher, with Father Sebastian Ukoh offi ciat- Box 277, Ava, IL 62907. ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Sign the guestbook at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. CARL J. HIGGINS Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted the Carl J. Higgins, 90, of family with arrangements. Sparta, died Thursday, Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic HELEN V. MULHOLLAND April 1, 2021 in Sparta. Church or American Institute for Cancer Re- Helen V. Mulholland, He was born August search. 85, of Marissa, died 8, 1930 in Sparta to Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. surrounded by her lov- Lewis David and Estel- ing family at 4:16 a.m. la Blackwell Higgins. Sunday, April 4, 2021. He married Cora She was born October Jean Haverkamp. She PAULINE M. WELTY 24, 1935 at home in preceded him in death Pauline M. Welty, 89, Coulterville, the fourth March 19, 2010. of Sparta, died Satur- child to Frank and Carl was a very hard day, April 3, 2021 at Ethel McCauley Bouas. worker who earned Randolph County Care Helen married Rob- everything he had in his 90 years of age. He Center in Sparta. ert Wesley Mulholland enjoyed going to baseball games and watching She was born May 8, October 25, 1952. They games on TV. Carl also loved going to horse races. 1931 in Campbell Hill were blessed with 68½ He is survived by son Gary (Jamie) Higgins to Ernest and Clara years of marriage. He of Sparta, four grandchildren, several great- Hornbostel Ehlers. survives. grandchildren and sister Peggy (Tom) Wingerter She married Oran As a child, she attended Gravel Hill Grade School of Sparta. Dale Welty September and graduated from Okawville High School. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 22, 1951 in Hernando, Through the years, Helen worked at the shoe fac- daughter Geraldine Wilkes, brothers Hardy, Mississippi. He preceded her in death January tory, the dress factory and as a home healthcare Charles and Bobby Gene Higgins and sister Jo- 2, 2004. aide. Bob and Helen owned the Dairy Queen in sephine Higgins. Pauline was a retired seamstress. She was a Coulterville, which was a simple walk-up window, Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, member of the seamstress union and St. John’s serving only ice cream cones for 5 cents. 2021 at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Lutheran Church in Sparta. Helen was a member of Tilden Presbyterian Sparta, with Pastor Stephen Duncan offi ciating. She is survived by foster daughter Thelma Church. She enjoyed working in her fl ower beds, Burial was in Union Cemetery in Sparta. Winkelman of Sparta; granddaughter Andrea canning, sewing, making crafts, shopping the Memorials may be made to Assembly of God (Walter) Johnson of Sparta; foster granddaughter clearance racks and trips with her family. Bob Church in Percy. Nicole (Lance) Krack of Red Bud; great-grand- and Helen enjoyed many winters in Texas, fi sh- Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. children Alexandria McFadden, Trevor Johnson, ing and camping during the cold winter months. Nolan and Jackson Krack, nieces, nephews and Helen is also survived by children Blake (Les- brothers Ray Ehlers of Carbondale and Roy and lie) Mulholland of De Soto, Scott Mulholland of BRADLEY JOSEPH Melvin Ehlers of Campbell Hill. Marissa and Kelli (Kenny) Pierce of Pinckneyville; COWELL Pauline was also preceded in death by her par- grandchildren Chad (Rachel) and Maegan Mul- Bradley “Brad” Jo- ents, daughter Vanda Welty, brothers Wilbert, holland, Ethan (Cassidy) Pierce, Bryson Howie seph Cowell, 60, of Ernest Jr., Leroy and infant brother Ferdinand and Sarah Pierce; great-grandchildren Corbin Sparta, died Wednes- and sister Helen Wilson and infant sister Esther. and Connor Mulholland; sister Thelma Jean day, March 31, 2021 Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April Eaton; brother-in-law Leonard (Mary) Mulhol- at Sparta Community 7, 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville, land; sister-in-law Shirley Mulholland, nieces Hospital. with Minister Debra Rathert offi ciating. Burial and nephews. He was born May 20, was in Percy Village Cemetery. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, 1960 in Perryville, Mis- Memorials may be given to the family and mailed brother Wilbur (Agnes) Bouas, sisters Nelda souri to Chester George to the funeral home at PO Box 217, Steeleville, (James) Robb and Lorene (Leonard) Sinn; in-laws and Rudell Otto Cowell. IL 62288. wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Joseph and Pearl Mulholland, brother-in-law Brad worked for R&M Sign the guestbook at Raymond Mulholland, sisters-in-law Dorothy Oil and Supply as a (William) McKinley and Joan (Claude) Little and truck driver. He loved niece Sheila McKinley. to fi sh and have a good Helen’s wish was to be cremated. No services time with his friends. He was of the Christian will be held at this time. faith and was devoted to Christ. Memorials may be sent to Tilden Presbyterian Brad is survived by his loving mother, brother Church, 721 Butler Street, Tilden, IL 62992. Terry Cowell of Sparta and sister Joyce (Bob) Hood Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa is as- of Woodlawn, Illinois. sisting the family with arrangements. He was preceded in death by his father. It was his wish to be cremated, and a memorial JAMES M. FLETCHER service will be held at a later date. James M. “Jamey” Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta assisted the family with arrangements. Fletcher, 52, of Steele- heilschuessler.com. ville, died at 2:28 p.m. Sign the guest book at Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Chester. BARBARA ANN He was born October BEISNER Markers • Monuments 30, 1968 in East Point, Barbara Ann Beisner, Mausoleums Georgia to William D. 82, of Ava, died Satur- and Carolyn S. Holmes day, April 3, 2021 at Fletcher. Carbondale Memorial He was employed by Hospital. Nashville Gilster-Mary Lee in Shewas born Janu- Steeleville. Jamey was ary 31, 1939 in Ava to Memorial Co. a member of St. Mark’s Keith A. and Virginia Lutheran Church in Dameron Nisbet. (618) 443-5807 Steeleville. He was ac- She married Bobby John & Madeline Bergfeld Or (618) 443-2988 tive in various community activities and func- L. Beisner January 14, tions, and he was always willing to help when 1956 in Ava. He pre- 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s called upon. Jamey loved to fi sh and spend time ceded her in death Sep- outdoors. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. tember 16, 2005. James is survived by fi ancée Stephanie Gor- Barbara was a home- don of Steeleville, son Cody (Briana) Fletcher of maker and a member of First Baptist Church in ONUMENT ALES Elkville, stepchildren Bryar and Kenzie Pim of Ava. M S Steeleville, grandchildren Serenity Fletcher and She is survived by sons William K. (Pamela) EMETERY ETTERING Kolton Pim, brother Don (Beth Grzech) Fletcher of Beisner of Hardin, Montana and Bryan (Donna) C L Kennesaw, Georgia, sisters Karen (Ben) Giamalva Beisner of High Point, North Carolina, seven CUSTOM DESIGN of Ballwin, Missouri and Chris (Jack) Ehlers of grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and Elkville and loyal companion Dallas. sister-in-law Shirley Nisbet of Ava. He was preceded in death by his parents and Barbara was also preceded in death by her par- RANDOLPH brothers Mickey and Scott. ents, sons Robert Dale and Brett, brother Thomas Jamey’s wish was to be cremated. A memorial A. Nisbet and sister Judy Oldham. service will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 from 3 Visitation is from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Friday, April MONUMENT to 5 p.m. at Scuttle Inn in Percy. This will be a 9, 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava. Services casual event, just the way he would want it to be, will follow, with Rev. Bob Spangler offi ciating. WORKS so feel free to wear Dallas Cowboys or St. Louis Burial will be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery. Face Blues or Cardinals attire. masks must be worn and social guidelines fol- Serving Families Since 1900 Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is assisting lowed. the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Ava First Baptist Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager Memorials may be given to the family or Ran- Church and mailed to the funeral home at PO Box dolph County Humane Society. 277, Ava, IL 62907. 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. PAGE 20 COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm GARAGE SALE: Friday, illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.html to YARD SALE April 9, 1-6pm & Saturday, learn more and to select a service provider. HELP WANTED April 10, 7am-noon. 108 If you need additional help or have trouble e- Paulette, Chester. YARD SALE: Friday, ...... 1-4-8 fi ling visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ April 9, Noon-? & gethelp.asp Saturday, April 10, 8am- PRAIRIE DU ROCHER ? 501 W. Broadway, COMMUNITY YARD Sparta. Concrete bird SALES: Saturday, Garrett C. Reuter, #6287184 bath, old windows, April 10, 7am-1pm. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. children’s chair, cradle, NB-adult 3XL clothes, Attorneys for Independent Personal children’s clothing & Coach purses, Roomba Representative, 12 Wolf Creek Drive, Suite 100 vac, small appliances, adult clothing, primitives, Belleville, Illinois 62226 bedding, lawn chairs, old furniture, new printer, planter boxes, rocker, 100s DVDs, VHS tapes, [email protected] vintage dresser, old CDs, kerosene lamps, (618) 257-7308 mirrors, Necchi sewing washer, push mowers, Fax (618) 257-7353 machine in cabinet, bikes and much more...... 0-4-15 salon equipment, metal Maps at sales. cases, picture frames, ...... 1-4-8 new rubber fl oor mats, YARD SALE: Thursday, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE kid’s Toyota princess April 8, 8am-4pm, Friday, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT car, toddler bed (large), April 9, 8am-4pm & RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS vintage Budweiser crate, Saturday, April 10, 8am- sheets of lattice. 12pm. 416 S. Main, IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ...... 1-4-8 Campbell Hill, follow STEELEVILLE JOHN BIERMAN, DECEASED signs. Men’s, women’s, Case No. 2021P15 COMMUNITY YARD junior’s & kid’s clothing NOW HIRING! SALE: Saturday, May & shoes. Lots of boys 1, 8am-? If you would newborn to size 8, nursing CLAIM NOTICE like to have your yard scrubs, household items Notice is given of the death of John A. Bi- sale listed on the map, & decor, seasonal items. Parts Counter please call Logan Blind erman Sr. of 305 Judy Lane, Steeleville, Illi- at First National Bank of Christmas tree, file nois 62288. Letters of Offi ce were issued on Steeleville, 965-3441. cabinet, bikes, puzzles, March 25, 2021, to John A. Bierman Jr. of 712 Sales Deadline is Friday, April toys, stroller and much E. Davie Street, Anna, IL 62906, as Admin- 23. more...... 1-4-8 istrator, whose attorney is Jordan D. Grem- APPLY ONLINE ...... 0-4-8/22 mels of Fisher, Kerkhover, Coff ey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 State Street, Chester, Illinois 62233. Claims against the estate may be fi led in the STEELEVILLE LOCATION offi ce of the Clerk of the Court at the Ran- dolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 2, 2021, and any claim not fi led on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim fi led with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been fi led. Dated: March 29, 2021 John A. Bierman, Jr. Administrator of the Estate of John A. Bierman, Sr.

Jordan D. Gremmels – Attorney Attorney Name: Jordan D Gremmels Firm Name: Fisher, Kerkhover, Coff ey & Gremmels Law Offi ce Attorney for John A. Bierman, Jr. Firm Address: 600 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 FOR SALE REAL ESTATE Firm Phone: (618) 826-5021 Firm Fax: (618) 826-5024 Firm Email: [email protected] FOR SALE: Built- Mor Buildings. 24x40, I Buy Houses! Attorney No. 6303419 $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; Any Price. Any Area...... 0-4-15 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, Any Condition. $36,437. Erected, choice Local Investor IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of colors. 732-8704 (618) 559-3525 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or 316-9278 or go to southernillinois RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS builtmorbuildings.com. homebuyers.com In the matter of the Estate of ...... 0-x-x Delmar L. Knop, Deceased. FOR SALE: Bought NO. 2021-P-18 directly from teeter. CLAIM NOTICE com. Top of the line FOR RENT inversion table, used Notice is given of the death of Delmar L. only five times, Paid FOR RENT IN SPARTA: Knop. Letters of Offi ce were issued on March over $500, asking only 2 & 3-bedroom mobile 15, 2021 to Scott Knop, 508 W. South Street, $200. All paperwork and homes in park. Also Steeleville, IL 62288, as Executor, and whose accessories included. mobile home lots in park. attorney of record is Arbeiter Law Offi ce, Phone 618-497-2687. Private mobile home lots 1019 State Street, PO Box 367, Chester, Il- ...... 1-4-15 for sale. Call Ronnie linois 62233. Johnson. 618-443-3325. Claims against the estate may be fi led in ...... 0-x-x the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, FOR RENT: 1 & 2-bedroom apartments in Sparta. Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Ground level. Water & St., Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the rep- trash pickup provided. resentative, or both, on or before September Background check, 25, 2021, or three months from the date of references & security mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, deposit required. Broker owned. $425/mo. & $550/ whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on mo. 618-791-3289. or before said date is void...... 0-x-x Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with FOR RENT: Chester the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy apartment, 1 room $500, of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the 1 bedroom $600. Both representatives of the estate and to the rep- include water, sewer, gas resentative’s attorney of record. & trash. 618-615-3684. Dated: March 15, 2021 ...... 1-4-22 Scott Knop, Representative By: Arbeiter Law Offi ce Attorney ...... 0-4-8

DOING BUSINESS AS APARTMENTS DBA CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AVAILABLE FOR RENT Public notice is hereby given that on March In 17, 2021, a Certifi cate was fi led in the offi ce of PERRY COUNTY the County Clerk of RANDOLPH COUNTY, Illi- FOR MORE INFO CALL nois setting forth the names and post offi ce ad- Perry County dresses of all persons owning, conducting and Housing Authority transacting the business known as Deck Dr. located at 512 N. Main St., Red Bud, IL 62278. (618) 542-5409 Dated this March 17, 2021 Melanie L. Johnson Randolph County Clerk LEGAL NOTICES ...... 1-4-8

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT DOING BUSINESS AS TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DBA RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Public notice is hereby given that on March IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 22, 2021, a Certifi cate was fi led in the offi ce of WELDA W. DEROUSSE, Deceased the County Clerk of Randolph County, Illinois No. 2021-P-16 setting forth the names and post offi ce ad- dresses of all persons owning, conducting and CLAIM NOTICE transacting the business known as Smoochy HELP WANTED Notice is given of the death of Welda W. Poochy Dog Grooming located at 11011 Wine DeRousse, who died in Randolph County, Il- Hill Rd., Steeleville, IL 62288. Dated this March PERCY linois, on 19th day of September, 2020. 22, 2021 Melanie L. Johnson Letters of Offi ce were issued to Carol A. Randolph County Clerk Local Drivers DeRousse on March 15, 2021, 214 East Av- ...... 1-4-8 enue, Red Bud, IL 62278, whose attorney is OTR Starts Garrett C. Reuter, Greensfelder, Hemker & .50/Mile Gale, P.C., 12 Wolf Creek Drive, Suite 100, Weekly Bonus Belleville, Illinois, 62226. Paid Holidays & Vacations Claims against the Estate may be fi led in the Paid Health offi ce of the Clerk of the Probate Court in the Insurance After Randolph County Building, Chester, Illinois, 90 Days Send Resume To: [email protected] or with the representative, or both, within six Quality (6) months from the date of the issuance of Equipment Or Contact Letters, and any claim not fi led within that pe- Toby Stephens riod is barred. Copies of a claim fi led with 618.965.8515 the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to Carol A. DeRousse, as Independent Personal Rep- resentative of the Estate, and to the attorney TRUCKING for the Estate within ten (10) days after said claim has been fi led.

E-Filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions. To e- fi le, you must fi rst create an account with an e-fi ling service provider. Visit http://efi le. www.countyjournal.org COUNTY JOURNAL | APRIL 8, 2021 PAGE 21 REAL ESTATE Real estate transactions RANDOLPH COUNTY Matthew B. Fuller & to Lanny Eggemeyer Keith W. Huck, SE SW Melanie Johnson Jacqueline N. Fuller to & Erica Eggemeyer, Sec 1 7-7 County Clerk Travis D. Roscow, NW Lts 24, 23 & 25 Blk 49 Keith W. Huck to & Recorder NE Sec 1 4-6, Consid- Swan SD, Considera- Aaron Eversmeyer, SE WARRANTY DEEDS eration $166,000 tion $40,000 SW Sec 1 7-7 FULLY LICENSED & INSURED • SERVING PERRY & RANDOLPH COUNTIES Jyneane A. Stellhorn, Mendy L. Yankey & Clifford A. Creason Eric James Wester- Leroy A. Guebert Dec- Ronald G. Yankey to to Lanny Eggemeyer & man to Eric James laration Of Trust & Jacqueline N. Fuller & Erica Eggemyer, Con- Westerman & Taylor Delores F. Guebert Dec- Matthew B. Fuller, SW sideration $40,000 Grafton, Lts 4 & 5 Blk laration Of Trust to Sec 17 6-7, Considera- Lee Roy Niemeyer & 3 Hinnerich 1st SD Andrea Lynette Liefer tion $165,000 to Trevar M. Vasquez D&D Urban Holding & Darren Lee Liefer, Jyneane A. Stellhorn, & Trent C. Vasquez, SE Company & Ronald NW NW Sec 8 4-8, Con- Leroy A. Guebert Dec- Sec 16 7-6, Considera- B. Brodwater to Lehr sideration $108,000 laration Of Trust & tion $300,000 Farms LLC, NE NE Sec Delores F. Guebert Delores F. Guebert Dec- Robert S. Presswood, 14 4-5 Declaration Of Trust, laration of Trust to Tiffany M. Feuerham- Wilbur L. Bird & Ka- Jyneane A. Stellhorn Jonathan A. Heller & mer & Tiffany M. ren K. Bird to Robin M. & Leroy A. Guebert Cassie A. Heller, NW Presswood to Dalton Engelage & Cassandra Declaration Of Trust NW Sec 8 4-8 J. Favier, SW NE Sec Oakley, NW SW Sec to Dean C. Cowell & Kent A. Helbig & Kel- 16 6-5, Consideration 13 4-5 Cleo P. Cowell, NW NW lee M. Helbig to Olivia $91,790 Michael J. Engelage Sec 8 4-8 Lange & John Lange, & Robin M. Engelage Timothy T. Helms & SE SE Sec 12 4-5, Con- QUITCLAIM DEEDS to Mallory D. White, Teresa L. Helms to sideration $162,000 Brian S. Parks & SW NW Sec 13 4-5 Easy Keeper LLC, Lts Keith Kiner to Im- Debora Parks to Deb- Michael J. Engelage 7 & 8 Blk 2 Red Bud, pack Charities ora Parks & Brian S. & Robin M. Engelage Consideration $80,000 Clifford A. Creason Parks, Lt 6 Northtown to Michael J. Engelage SD & Robin M. Engelage, Timothy T. Helms & NW SW Sec 13 4-5 NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS Teresa l. Helms to Tim- Misty Russell to ARE BEING ACCEPTED! othy T. Helms, Lts 7 & James Russell Lts 8, 8 Blk 2 Red Bud 9 & 10 Blk 1 WJ Mat See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com Melvin A. Valleroy 2nd SD For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. & Geralyn G. Valleroy Sylvia J. Shockley to LLC to Geralyn G. Valleroy Regina Shockley Fish- GUTJAHR REALTY,Managing Broker County Journal — Ad for 4/8/21 — 2x4 Ad —David Real Gutjahr, Estate Section & Melvin A. Valleroy, er & Morgan Cash, Lt 1 NO 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 NW SE Sec 13 6-7 Meadow 1st SD; SE SW (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] Aaron Eversmeyer to Sec 31 5-5 Dirt, Rock & Sand TRESPASSING HAULING BUYING OR SELLING? Trespassers Subject To Arrest DUMP OR I can help you TAILGATE with that! SPREAD Driveway & Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Road Rock Call For Pricing And Scheduling • All Sizes •

JACKSON COUNTY 24.29+- ACRES — 1 TRACT Bidding Closes Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. CST Online Real Estate Auction Property Location: SE Corner of Charles Rd & New Era Rd, Carbondale IL Bidding ends Monday, May 3, @ 7 PM Once a farmstead with water, power and natural gas on property plus 40 x 60 metal building. 230 White Tail Rd, Murphysboro, IL Contact Auctioneer Mark Kennedy at 618-924-1747 for more details.

MONROE COUNTY 282+- ACRES — 4 TRACTS Bidding Closes Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. CST Property Location: Levee Road, Valmeyer IL — All Tracts with Mississippi River Frontage! Tract 1 — 105 Acres — All wooded. Tract 2 — 54 Acres — Mostly wooded. Tract 3 — 68 Acres — Mostly wooded. Tract 4 — 55 Acres — All wooded except for some nice sandy beaches. Join us for an open house on Tuesday, April 20, 5-7 P.M. Contact Auctioneer Mark Kennedy at 618-924-1747 OR Broker Todd Located on 5 acres in a quiet rural neighborhood off Hewing at 217-663-8087. of Country Club Road, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5 TERMS: 10% down, closing within 45 days. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM. Auctioneer Mark Kennedy, IL Lic #440000202. Complete terms and bath brick and cedar ranch has a full finished base- bidding on buyafarm.com. ment and boasts over 4,400 square feet, plus a 2-car, TO BID GO TO WWW.BUYAFARM.COM 784 sq foot attached garage. Property is selling subject to seller approval. 6% Buyer fee. Visit www.doerrauctions.com for photos, terms, and to register and bid. IL license # 444.000250 Call for a private showing 618-684-6315 Page 22 County Journal | april 8, 2021 Donated ambulance will become simulator John A. Logan Col- “Auto services, auto lege needed a new sim- collision, welding and ulator for the EMT/EMS electronics programs program, and Jackson will work together to County Ambulance convert the ambulance needed to dispose of a into the simulator trail- used ambulance. The e r.” result was a donation According to Werns- to the college and an man, the college will opportunity for several use Perkins Grant programs to get hands- money to pay for the on experience. materials. “We were looking for “With the donation a simulator that would of the ambulance, not be confined to a grant money and stu- classroom for our EMT/ dents providing the EMS students when I labor, we will have a got a call from Kenton state-of-the-art simu- Schafer from the Jack- lator with little or no son County Ambulance financial investment Service about a pos- from the college.” sible donation,” said College President Scott Wernsman, as- Dr. Kirk Overstreet Record setter sociate dean of Career sees this as another The Steeleville Jaycees brought back their annual egg hunt March 27 after having to cancel and Technical Educa- example of the college last year’s event due to COVID. The hunt is a big hit every year, but the nice weather this year tion. “He said they had giving students real- brought out a record number of families. Approximately 160 children from infants to 10-year- an ambulance that was world experience. olds participated, and each was given a goody bag and water bottle donated by First National going to the scrapyard, “This is what we do Bank of Steeleville. Special glitter eggs were hidden in each age category. Children who found but he would rather do- at community colleges those eggs were awarded prize baskets. The Jaycees work on fundraisers throughout the year nate it to the college to and John A. Logan to be able to provide this free event. help with training.” College in particu- Wernsman said that lar,” Overstreet said. as he began to research “We provide valuable converting the ambu- hands-on experience Submit Mardi lance into a simulator, that has our students he saw an opportunity ready for the work- Gras themes S’ship applications available for many programs to force when they com- Theme submissions Applications for is the main source benefit from the dona- plete their studies.” for the 99th Pinckney- tion. To learn more about this year’s Tilden for funding for the ville Mardi Gras are Scholarship are now scholarship, along “We found a trailer de- career and technical due by May 12. sign that would give the programs at John A. being accepted at with donations from Themes can be sub- Tildenscholarship@ mobility we need in the Logan, call the admis- supporters and mitted to the chamber gmail.com, simulator that would sions office at 618-985- cham- sending through memorials, of commerce at a text to 618-318-3312 anniversaries and involve several CTE 8213, extension 8213 [email protected]. admissions@ or picking them up birthdays. programs in the conver- or email Past Mardi Gras sion,” said Wernsman. jalc.edu. at the village hall. Registration forms themes will not be con- They can be re- for Tour de Tilden sidered. turned to the village are on Bikereg.com. The theme will be an- hall or to any Tilden Joanne Paul is nounced at the cham- Scholarship Fund the president of the ber’s annual dinner. member. Tilden Scholarship Mardi Gras is sched- The deadline is Loretta Odle Fund. She and two uled for October 30. July 5. other charter mem- The Tour de Til- ride was canceled in bers, Stanley White Tilden citywide den bike ride has 2020 due to the coro- and Loretta Odle, es- been scheduled for navirus. tablished the fund in yard sale set September 18. The Tour de Tilden 1990. The Tilden citywide yard sale will be held during the first week- From left are Jackson County Ambulance fleet end in May. manager Bruce Davey and director Kenton The dates for the Schafer, with Scott Wernsman, associate dean yard sale are Friday, for Career and Technical Education at John A. April 30 through Sun- Logan College. day, May 2.

Save When You Register by April 9 • $240/Team After April 9• $300/Team Includes: Green Fees, Golf Cart, Closest to Pin Contest, Longest Drive Contest and Dinner Proceeds will go towards the Educational Assistance program at Pinckneyville Community Hospital.

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