Volume 39 Number 38 Thursday, September 20, 2018 36 Pages | 75¢ P’ville hearing held about square traffic By Jeff Blair The project isn't funded Roundabout, yet, but the Illinois Depart- ment of Transportation is four-way-stop seeking public input on three alternatives for the intersec- tion of Route 13, Route 127 or traffic and Route 154 at the square signals are in Pinckneyville. The project would be part of alternatives the four-lane corridor project from Carbondale to St. Louis that has been proposed for least impact to right-of-way years. but would also provide the A public hearing was held worst level of service for September 12 at the Pinckney- traffic. This would also be ville Junior High School to the cheapest alternative, give residents a chance to see costing an estimated $2.35 the three alternative plans million. and to give their input. IDOT The third alternative, set up tables with diagrams which would be traffic showing the alternatives. signals, would provide an Alternative one is a round- acceptable level of service, about. According to IDOT, this according to IDOT, and would provide the best level would provide the best of service but would also have flow of traffic. There would the highest impact to right- be minimal modifications of-way and cause the most needed by businesses, and The preferred route, alternative U-1, is shown in yellow. The other two alternatives problems for pedestrians in pedestrian travel would be are shown in blue and a dotted line. The blue represents a different new bridge that area. This option would safer. The estimated cost route, and the dotted line represents rehabilitation to the existing bridge. also have the biggest impact of this alternative is $3.1 on businesses, including the million. Perry County Jail and the All three alternatives in- southeast corner of the court- clude demolishing the for- house lawn. The estimated mer Lukes Restaurant and Study recommends cost for this proposal would the former consignment be $4 million. store at the corner of Main Alternative two would be a and East Mulberry streets. four-way stop. According to The courthouse itself new Chester bridge IDOT representatives, this option would provide the Continued on Page 5____ By Travis Lott day transportation. Missouri side. After a two-year-long en- The preferred alternative The final approval of this al- vironmental impact study, chosen by ch2m is option ternative will occur after the ch2m has announced that U-1, shown on the drawing Federal Highway Administra- its preferred alternative is above. It will run alongside tion reviews and approves the construction of a new the current bridge, approx- the environmental assess- Chester Bridge. imately 75 feet upstream. ment, which is expected in The Missouri Department Project manager Buddy early 2019. of Transportation commis- Desai previously said the The environmental impact sioned ch2m to perform the alternative was ideal be- study has remained right study work into the possi- cause its effect on the sur- on schedule. Desai told the bility of a new bridge. The rounding environment County Journal in August current bridge is considered was minimal, as it would of 2016 that the study would functionally obsolete, mean- impact neither Segar Me- take two years to complete. ing that the structure is morial Park on the Chester He said at that time that con- sound, but its narrow lanes side nor the Phillips 66 and struction would not occur make it unfit for modern- Conoco gas stations on the until 2020 or 2021.

Ed Fisher of Chester, portraying Shadrach Bond, votes in the re-enactment of the election of 1818. He tells the judge, portrayed by Commissioner Ronnie White, his ballot choices. 1818 election held again Sunday was voting day at of Chester was Menard. Kaskaskia Island. Only white men 21 or old- Several people dressed in er could vote. People in the period clothing re-enacted crowd were given small the election of 1818, when cards with a name on Illinois elected Shadrach them, and if those names Bond as governor, Pierre were men old enough, they Menard as lieutenant gov- voted. Flight Fest ernor and John McLean Each man called forward Cloudless blue skies met scores of pilots last Saturday, when Sparta Aero Services to the U.S. House of Repre- voted by voice for three hosted its Flight Fest at the Sparta airport. Shown here is an Air Force L-16A, sentatives. candidates. There was no which was popular with kids. Officials estimated a crowd of about 1,100 specta- About 200 people were on privacy in 1818. tors milling about the tarmac looking at older and newer planes, visiting vendors hand to hear some short Dr. William Reynolds ran and taking in the car show. Young Eagle flights were provided at no charge to 80 speeches from the candi- against Menard. He was youngsters. The 50-50 drawing was won by Scott Linders of Sparta, who donated dates. Ed Fisher of Chester his $158 winnings back to help with the fest expenses. portrayed Bond. Nate Brown Continued on Page 5____ Sparta Reid sells long-time family-owned restaurant man By Dan Zobel place.” A longtime Chester res- Roger, who is 80, was born taurant is now under new and raised in Chester and killed Robert Cassady ownership. graduated from Chester A 20-year-old Sparta man Effective September 1, High School. was killed in a one-vehicle Roger and Kathy Surman He and Kathy look for- traffic crash near Coulter- purchased Reids’ Harvest ward to serving customers ville Sunday. House from Brad and Tia with the same food and According to state police, Reid. friendly service that has at 8:42 a.m., Robert Cassady Bob and Joan Reid opened been the tradition at Reids’ was northbound on County the now popular eatery in over the years. Line Road about a quarter 1982. Brad and Tia joined Roger will bring with him mile south of Mary’s Creek the partnership in 1989. some restaurant ownership Road, when his pickup truck “I knew Bob pretty well,” experience, as he said he ran off the right side of the Roger said. “I’ve eaten owned a small fast-food res- road and struck a mailbox. here many times through- taurant about 25 years ago. The truck then drove back out the years.” While Roger and Kathy across the roadway and ex- Roger said there are no are the sole owners of the ited the left side, overturning plans to make any changes restaurant, Roger said an unknown number of times to the restaurant. Brad will still assist when before coming to rest upright. “This restaurant has a needed. Coroner Carlos Barbour great reputation,” Roger “Brad will be pretty active said Cassady’s body was out said. “It’s extremely well in the business for a long of the vehicle, and he was known in the area and Roger Surman in front of Reids’ Harvest House in Chester. dead at the scene. all over. It’s really a great Continued on Page 5______He and his wife Kathy bought the restaurant September 1.

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Authorities examine the damage to Gregory Bennett’s car on Wine Hill Road last Wednesday. Skittles car crashes on Wine Hill Road, driver arrested A Murphysboro man exited the roadway and taken to jail and faces was jailed after an ac- struck a culvert before potential charges of cident on Wine Hill overturning back into driving on a suspended Road September 12. the road. license, resisting a po- According to the Ran- Bennett initially fled lice officer, operating dolph County sheriff’s the scene before return- an uninsured vehicle office, Gregory Ben- ing. and failure to reduce nett, 31, was eastbound He was transported speed to avoid an ac- on Wine Hill Road to the Chester hospital cident. about a quarter mile for treatment of minor He remained incarcer- east of Shiloh Hill Road injuries. ated at the time of this at 11:28 a.m., when he Bennett was then report. One hurt in motorcycle crash on Shawneetown Trail A motorcyclist was eral Express truck that left turn into a private injured when his bike had slowed to turn. drive. ran off the road on According to the To avoid hitting Col- Shawneetown Trail report, Leeper told lins, Leeper exited the last week. police he thought left side of the roadway According to the Ran- the truck was going and overturned. The dolph County sheriff’s to turn right, so he bike did not strike the office, Jason Leep- was going to pass on FedEx truck. er, 35, of Steeleville the left. Instead, the Leeper was taken to was westbound near truck, driven by Shan- the Chester hospital by Schwenke Road, when non Collins, 58, of MedStar with non life- he approached a Fed- Carbondale, made a threatening injuries.

Jason Leeper’s motorcycle came to rest in a ditch off Shawneetown Trail. Counterfeiting charge against Green dismissed A counterfeiting County Journal Tues- Clay’s car was stopped charge against one of day. It stated that the in Kansas last De- two Sparta men has charges against Justin cember. After police been dismissed, while Green were dismissed searched the vehicle, the other has been set August 31. they allegedly found for trial. Cross stated that the 912 counterfeit $100 Jim Cross, a media charges against Kurtis bills. He is charged spokesman for the U.S. Clay of Sparta remain, with producing and attorney’s office in Wa- and his counterfeiting possessing the counter- baunsee County, Kan- trial has been set for feit bills. sas (the Topeka area), November 6 in Kansas. Clay has pleaded not sent an email to the He remains free. guilty. No charges in Baldwin area shooting September 10 Because the victim The man shot was e r.” will not cooperate with 41-year-old William Reese was shot in the police, no charges have Reese, who lives at 10318 leg/hip following some been filed in connec- Sheridan Road. He was kind of verbal dispute tion with a shooting shot by a 48-year-old between the two men, that occurred on Sheri- man who lives in the police said. He was tak- dan Road near Bald- same house. en to a local hospital for win September 10. “The two men are not treatment. The Randolph Coun- related,” said Sheriff “There is nothing we ty sheriff’s office was Shannon Wolff. “The can do when the victim called to the scene at victim’s mother is the won’t cooperate with about 6 p.m. girlfriend of the shoot- us,” said Wolff. You might need new detector Fire and public health administrator. working to ensure that officials met at SIUC To address this prob- everyone is compliant September 12 to raise lem, the legislature with the new legisla- awareness of the state’s passed a new law, tion and has the tools new 10-year smoke de- which requires that, by needed to help protect tector law. the end of 2022, Illinois themselves and their “In 2017, there were residents replace their loved ones in case of 114 residential fire smoke detectors with fire,” said Carbondale deaths in Illinois and the ones that have long- Fire Chief Mike Hertz. already 90 fatalities so term 10-year sealed To learn more about far in 2018. The major- batteries. protecting yourself ity of these deaths are “On average, families and your family from occurring in homes have fewer than three smoke, fire and carbon without working smoke minutes to escape a monoxide, visit the Il- detectors,” said Sarah fire from the time an linois Fire Safety Al- Patrick, Jackson Coun- alarm sounds before liance website at ifsa. ty Health Department it turns deadly. We are org. PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Editorial Staff: Jerry Willis | Larry Willis opinions Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By: John Meacham madness Meacham Randolph high on bicentennial list andolph County ebration on the island, Gun owners, has truly shown and you can see that itsR patriotism and the the small, practically heritage it has in Il- It’s the place where deserted island is still get active! linois’ historic past a historic site and is s I read an article with the headline RNC during this state bi- used just about to its internal poll finds GOP in danger due to centennial year. ‘Where Illinois Began’ fullest extent today. complacentA Trump voters: report, on thehill. Last weekend, anoth- Randolph County is com, I was reminded of what Illinois State Rifle er re-enactment was proud of its long his- Association leaders told those of us who attended held at Kaskaskia. If tory in state govern- a regional meeting in Marion last week. you didn’t go, and a historic spot. August 26, 1818. ment. It is fitting that We conservatives in general, and law-abiding lot of you didn’t, you It was a year ago, Au- Recall that Governor it be highlighted dur- firearm owners in particular, are all too often our missed a truly color- gust 26, 2017, that Ran- Bruce Rauner was ing this state bicen- own worst enemies. We are too often too apathetic ful and educational dolph County held the here and took part. tennial year. or uninformed to bring our full power to bear experience. 100-day kickoff to the Lieutenant Governor It would be so nice if against our very real foes. Enacted as it was official opening of the Evelyn Sanguinetti more local people at ISRA executive director Richard Pearson pro- 200 years ago, men state’s bicentennial—­ was also here, and she least attended some- vided some numbers. There are 2,280,658 firearm of 21 and older years, December 3, 2017— also visited the Pierre thing to do with our owners identification card holders in Illinois. voted for governor, with a re-enactment Menard Home. local history. Many That is an average of 19,000 per legislative dis- lieutenant governor at Kaskaskia. Thirty-two people locals don’t even know trict. There are 310,543 concealed carry license and representative That first bicenten- signed the first con- that much about the holders in the state. All have passed extensive in Congress. It was a nial re-enactment stitution at Kaskaskia. part Randolph County criminal history and mental health background beautiful day for an was the signing of the Thirty-two also signed played in the state’s checks. 1818 election at Ran- state’s first Constitu- the 2017 document. beginning, which is Nationally, there are 17.25 million concealed dolph County’s most tion, which was held Add the July 4 cel- a sad state of affairs. carry permit holders, and 14 states allow carry without a permit, Pearson added. By: Martha “We need them to get active, but a certain percent A Musing view® Peebles have an ostrich complex,” he said. “They don’t want to hear about problems.” And there are problems, Pearson continued. This year in Illinois, seven Republicans voted for some form of new gun control legislation, adding Tight ends, tattoos and touchdowns that Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed some of the ince it’s football of the most sought-after worst, and southern Illinois Democrats saved us season, I thought it quarterbacks in fan- by voting against other measures. wouldS be only proper to My idea for a Super tasy football. I also like ISRA’s immediate priority is to turn out pro-Sec- dedicate my column to Tom Brady, who is a ond Amendment voters in the November election. this all-American sport. Bowl dip didn’t go QB for New England. “Everything will turn on what happens No- In an article many I’m drafting players vember 6. If we lose the governor, we’re toast,” years ago, I compared with good nicknames Pearson said. Super Bowl viewing over too well like “Big Ben” Roeth- ISRA is taking other steps, too, Pearson and the to a colonoscopy pro- lisberger and Saquon organization’s lobbyists reported. One is asking cedure and made up a Ladies, these are the that deceased or retired “SaQuads” Barkley, RB county boards to pass a Gun Sanctuary County new name for the prep. same men who have players cannot be used for the NY Giants who Resolution, which opposes any bill where the I called it Super Bowel. difficulty planning a (sorry, Brett Favre). is known for his awe- 100th Illinois General Assembly desires to restrict Unfortunately, my simple romantic fan- I was talked into being some leg muscles. the individual right of U.S. citizens as protected idea didn’t go over tasy weekend for us. in a golf pool once prior I’ll also add Rob by the Second Amendment of the United States very well with football Fantasy football is to a Master’s tourna- “Gronk” Gronkowski, Constitution. fans who were prob- complicated. Choosing ment and unknowingly a true tight end of the The commissioners of 33 counties, including ably afraid they would a perfect fantasy team drew out a few dead New England Patriots. Perry, Washington and Monroe, have passed this mistakenly use Super is quite challenging. guys. Lastly, I must think up resolution. It is pending in 43 counties, including Bowel for a party dip It takes imagination, Needless to say, I didn’t a unique name for this Randolph. There has been no action in 26 coun- mix. research, strategic do very well. fantastic fantasy team. ties, including Jackson and St. Clair. Pearson I vowed to stop mak- problem-solving, nego- What are my fantasy How does Tight-Ends, noted that the resolution has no legal effect, but ing jokes about foot- tiation and above all, requirements? Tattoos and Touch- it can influence legislators politically. ball, real football, that mental toughness to Every player must be downs sound? I urge my fellow pro-Second Amendment is. hold your ground with alive, handsome, buff Unfortunately there residents in Randolph, Jackson and St. Clair Fantasy football is a your fantasy league and have nice tattoos. is a down side to every Continued on Page 5 whole different story. (real guys who are also All athletes on my team girl’s fantasy. As if regular football is into fantasy football) must look good in the My guru tells me I By: Jerry not enough, fans (most- who make fun of your uniform and sport a must do my homework Editor’s space Willis ly men) have taken it to choices. tight end. I really don’t regarding my picks and another dimension by So I think it’s time care about their stats keep up with what’s go- becoming couch coach- for me to give this fan- or how many yards ing on each week so es who make up their tasy stuff a try. First, I they have gained, lost I can trade, bench or Sick of political own fantasy teams. It have to find nine other or mowed. pick up a free agent. is only by delving deep women who are willing For my quarterback, I hope this doesn’t into the male mind of a to forfeit some shop- I like the guy from mean I have to watch commercials seasoned fantasy foot- ping money and join Green Bay with the real football. my league. Then, we nice eyes who did the Maybe my fellow fan- t seems that starting in July, we were bom- ball guru that I find will have to meet and Discount Double Check tasy league comrades barded with political ads on television. out what lengths fan- have our draft. This State Farm Insurance will excuse me after IIn August, they picked up, and now they are tasy football league sounds exciting so far. commercials. Bill tells they find out I’ve had a taking over television. members will go to Even though this is me his name is Aaron few servings of my new The two races that are getting all of the air time create an imaginary my fantasy, I am told Rodgers, and he is one Super Bowel dip. are for U.S. senator in Missouri and governor in NFL team. Illinois. In Missouri, it’s Republican Josh Hawley against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. In Illinois, we have incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner Looking back challenged by Democrat J.P. Pritzker. Taken from the man initiation sanc- real estate taxes, $3.1 fired. Their ads also very often pop up on the internet County Journal of tions more strict. million had been col- Streamline mine was while I’m trying to listen to music or read some- September 18, 1980 Freshmen would rou- lected. on strike because the thing. That is disgusting. Tragedy occurred tinely be harassed by A Rockwood wom- union did not like some The commercials for those four candidates are at the Zeigler under- older students on and an who worked at the aspects of the recently everywhere. ground Spartan Mine off campus. Chester Mental Health unionized warehouse The other night, I was watching a program on near Coulterville, when About 50 people at- Center was stabbed by worker work rules. Channel 11, and during a 10-minute period, there a section of the roof col- tended a special meet- a patient. She was hos- The Sparta Rotary were five commercials involving the Hawley- lapsed. ing in Ava. The group pitalized but was not Club announced it McCaskill race. Four were against McCaskill and Three men were hoped to get a physi- seriously injured. would hold a reception one was for her. killed. The victims cian for the town. Sparta raised its out- honoring Sparta artist I finally, turned the station and watched some- were Craig Thomas of An SIU graduate stu- of-town fire call charg- Roscoe Misselhorn. thing on Channel 24. Coulterville, Richard dent said he had the es from $150 to $300. A display of some of That is interesting in itself. Channel 24 has no Berry of Pittsburgh, contacts to get a doctor Two local coal mines Misselhorn’s artwork political advertising, at least that I have seen. The Illinois and William for the town. had been effected by would be shown. other local stations have an overabundance of Ashley of Steeleville. Randolph County wildcat strikes. The Coulterville political commercials. The Steeleville school Treasurer Frank May- The AMAX Leahy school board approved By now, I would think we all have Hawley—Mc- board was looking into bell said of the $7.7 mine was on strike be- the new budget in the Caskill—Rauner—Pritzker fatigue. Of course, we possibly making fresh- million charged out in cause an employee was amount of $722,000. can’t vote in the Missouri senate race, but I don’t think I will vote for either Rauner or Pritzker because I am sick and tired of them already. Why don’t those candidates give us a break? Stop Correction Letters to the editor An error occurred running their mostly untrue, hateful commercials President Trump for for it will lose them the Dems making in the Cutler Town at least until October 31. God, declaring Jeru- 2018 election. Board story last salem eternal capital President Obama di- It makes a person wonder why they spend mil- big mistake week. lions of dollars for the office of governor, when Editor, County Journal: of Israel, has fulfilled vided the United States Lisa Tindall spoke that office pays about $177,000 a year in salary. President Donald Bible prophecy. in half in eight years to the board about Besides that, they are both multi-millionaires. 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Thank you notes will not Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, Sept. 19...... 25.1 be included in news stories. Illinois 62272. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 5 Perandoe plans to give former Tilden school to the village Special education district had been in Tilden since 2011-2012

By Dan Zobel some of the commu- mately ironed out. for Tilden. All signs point to- nity members and “There could be lots Wilson said Schwarz- ward the village of met with and walked of ups and downs and kopf will need to at- Tilden receiving the through the building conversations to take tend the academy and school building in with them,” Root said. place,” Holliday said. receive the necessary town from the Peran- “They have such a Perandoe took over 40 hours of firearm doe Special Education strong interest in it. the building when the training. District. The board decided this Sparta school board Holliday noted that The Tilden board dis- would be a win-win sold it to Perandoe for vandalism occurred at cussed the matter dur- for everybody. We’re $1 in 2011. the cemetery around ing its September 18 excited to do this if it Perandoe moved out Labor Day. He said meeting. works out.” after a storm caused a concrete memorial After the building Root noted that Per- water to seep into the plaque that was lo- accumulated some wa- andoe just received building. Perandoe is cated on a headstone ter damage this sum- permission to look now housed in Red appeared to have mer, Perandoe decid- into the details of the Bud and does not plan been thrown against ed to move out of the transfer and is work- to return to Tilden. the headstone and building, which it had ing with the Perandoe Tilden once had its smashed into pieces. used since the 2011-12 attorney. library in the building, “There is no way of school year. “I think it is nice but Perandoe asked it knowing who did it,” Tilden board mem- for Perandoe to do to move out because it Holliday said. “It’s un- ber Jeff Zimmermann, what they are doing,” needed the space. fortunate it happened. who has been serving Zimmermann said. At the beginning of From dark to daylight, as mayor in Mayor Cur- “I’m glad the building the meeting, Zimmer- there shouldn’t be any- tis Forcum’s absence, didn’t get put up for mann called for a mo- body in there.” said he understands auction.” ment of silence to hon- Holliday said if any- that Perandoe plans to The board agreed or former longtime body sees anyone in turn the property over that a committee Village Clerk Verna the cemetery after to Tilden once paper- should be formed to Rieckenberg, who died dark, they should call work is completed. decide what to do with Monday. the county sheriff’s He noted that accord- the building once it is “Verna devoted a lot office. ing to the state school in the town’s hands. of time in town,” Zim- During public com- system, the building “Several groups are mermann said. “She ment, Mike Shannon cannot be used as a interested in using the loved the town.” of Shannon’s Pub school facility but can building and taking In other news, the talked about a ben- be used in any other major responsibility board agreed to pur- efit they recently held fashion. with the costs,” said chase at least two for Kenny Fisher, who “I know there’s some board member Kevin signs to put up at the died in July. interest in it,” Zimmer- Holliday. park that state the The benefit raised mann said. “We will It was noted that park hours and rules. $1,522 more than was have to figure it out. during cold weather “Signs would help me needed, so Shannon There will be a huge when the building was enforce things down said they decided to expense with upkeep, fully operational as a there,” said Police start a Tilden Burial and the utilities are a school, the monthly Chief Chuck Wilson. Fund, which will be lot of money. cost for power was The board is also still available to help peo- “It is nice to know it around $2,500. looking into new wel- ple pay for funerals if Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey will be back with the “There’s no way Til- come signs at the edge needed. town.” den can foot that bill of town but is waiting Shannon said a small Perandoe director for too long,” Holliday for cost estimates and committee will be & Gremmels Law Office Carol Root told the said. “I think we can examples of what the formed to help deter- County Journal that get usage out of it signs could look like. mine how to adminis- Edward J. Fisher Perandoe is in the pro- when it ends up pay- The board agreed to ter the money. cess of working out ing for itself.” send Lorenzo Schwarz- He added that a fund- R. Jeffrey Kerkhover the transfer to give the Holliday added that kopf to the part-time raiser will be held property to the town. it could take a while police academy so he each year to put more Jason E. Coffey “We’ve talked to before plans are ulti- can become an officer money into the fund. Jordan D. Gremmels

General Practice • Wills • Trust P’ville study...From Pg. 1 Probate • Personal Injury • Contracts would not be effected, number of residents Workers’ Comp. • Real Estate • Family Law but all three alternatives attended the meeting. would impact a portion Most were there to see of the courthouse lawn what the three alterna- 1300 1/2 Swanwick St. • Suite 203 and sidewalks. tive plans are and to Chester, IL 62233 Access to the alley find out what changes just west of Shamrock would take place in the Real Estate from the traffic flow around the (618) 826-5021 north leg of the square square. would be closed in all IDOT asked those at- (618) 826-5024 Fax [email protected] three alternatives, but tending to complete the alley could still be a comment sheet, so accessed from Laurel the state can see the Street. The roundabout public sentiment to- alternative would close ward the project and The Highest the alley just west of which, if any, of the the jail. three alternatives has While public hearings the most support. The Pinckneyville resident Steve Cannedy, right, Quality Footwear typically do not draw preferred alternative talks with IDOT plans technician Chris For Any Job That Requires large crowds, due to will be posted by Decem- Russell about the three alternative proposals the potential impact ber on IDOT's website for the area around the town square at last Safety & Comfort All Day! to the design of the idot.illinois.gov/projects/ Wednesday’s public hearing held at the Pinck- town square, a large il-13-127-at-il154. neyville Junior High. Largest Selection In The Area! From Page 1______We Have The Right Kaskaskia... Boot For You! portrayed by Bob Swan- Over 900 son of Ottumwa, Iowa. Pair To Bond and Menard Choose won the election. From! Daniel Cook, por- trayed by Stanley Ar- chacki of Chicago, was defeated but was named the state’s at- 17 W. St. Joseph St. torney general. He ran PERRYVILLE, for Congress a second MISSOURI time and won, serving 573-547-8110 from 1819 to 1827. Cook County is named after him. There were also peri- od music and refresh- ments. After the vot- ing, historians Emily Lyons of Chester, Lib- erty Bell of the West Chapter, National So- ciety Daughters of the American Revolution, Carol Pirtle of Spar- ta and Brad Winn of Brighton, Illinois gave historic talks in the Nate Brown of Chester, center, portraying Pierre Menard, talks with island church. other people in period dress Sunday at Kaskaskia.

Reids’...From Page 1______time,” Roger said. “This in Arnold, Missouri but week. amazed at the amount has been his business they have a place in “(Reids’) has been here of people you talk to who practically his whole Chester, too, and he will for so long,” Roger said. have heard of Reids’. life.” be at the restaurant “This is a tradition for “People just keep com- Roger and Kathy live three to four days a people. You would be ing back.”

Meacham...From Page 4______counties to urge their signed to bring law- “Just two or three of doing too little— commissioners to pass abiding firearm own- persons can have a big but determined to this resolution. ers to in-person meet- influence,” Potts said. do more. Those who ISRA lobbyist Bill ings with their state I confess that I came agree may contact the Potts outlined the representatives and away from this meet- ISRA through isra.org SIGHT program, de- senators. ing feeling guilty or call 815-635-3198. PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

MarissaPicnics moves Coal Festival collide to first August weekend The Marissa Coal Fes- and 11 next year.” weekend in August. tival committee has an- Smith said the Coal Now with Marissa nounced that its 40th Festival will stay with taking the second version of the summer the August date. weekend in August, picnic next year will “I don’t really know Goss said Tilden will go back to its original where all we draw move its picnic to the weekend date: the sec- from,” said Smith. first weekend in Au- ond weekend in August. She said the change gust. That change is not was made because In Marissa in 2019, sitting well with at many wanted to go the parade will be held least one Tilden person. back to the original Sunday afternoon. Rhoda Goss is the date, and it will give H&H Amusements will chairman of the newly the queen and princess have the rides. revised Tilden picnic, candidates more time to There will be a and she said Tilden sell tickets after school truck pull, royalty con- had already announced is out. test and other picnic that it would move its “They will have all events. summer picnic to the summer to sell tickets,” The Coal Festival second weekend in Au- Smith said committee is also gust. Goss gave a little his- searching for former That change was an- tory of the dates of the queens, princesses and nounced in the June 28 two summer celebra- princes. Call Smith at County Journal. tions. 980-7722 to give or get Lasso those panthers Goss said her com- She said Tilden’s pic- information. Sparta High School held its homecoming parade September 12. Shown is mittee agreed on the nic had been the second Nanette Campbell is the Sparta Chamber of Commerce float, which advertised the upcoming change in its picnic last weekend in June, but the chairwoman of the rodeo, which is September 28 and 29 in Sparta. April. that came to an end; festival. “I knew Tilden was and Marissa took the Tilden will hold glow going to change its June date for the Coal bingo and a silent auc- Join Us For A picnic date but did not Festival. tion at the Sparta VFW Community know what date they Coulteville then took Saturday, September chose,” said Debbie the Marissa date, the 29 at 7 p.m. Smith of the Marissa second weekend in Sponsored by the Coal Festival commit- August, for its picnic. Tilden parks and rec- tee. “We have a ride Then that picnic came reation committee, the company already to an end. Therefore, proceeds will benefit next year’s picnic. booked for August 9, 10, Tilden took the second Sponsored By Red Bud Rotary, Red Bud Regional Hospital & St. Clement Community Foundation F IR HSaeatulrthday, Come Visit SEPT. 22 “KevyKev” 9:00am-12:30pm

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Family fun for soldiers The Sparta National Guard held its family fun day September Randolph County K-9 Unit 9:30 16 at the VFW. For the kids there were pumpkin and face paint- ing, fishing, kayaking, hay rides, a straw maze and inflatables. Petting Zoo 9:30-11:30 For the soldiers there were a cornhole tournament and obstacle course. Shown above are Josh Eissenmann of Red Bud with his Red Bud JHS Band 11:00 son Sam Eissemann inside a tactical firefighting vehicle. Below, soldiers were honored for various deeds and accomplishments. RBFD Ladder Truck Arch Helicopter Monroe County EMS “Auto Pulse Demonstration” Turnure Kettle Corn • 10 Minute Massages Healthy Circle Bake Sale Children’s Ortho Screenings 9-11am Sponsored By Randolph/Monroe Shrine Clubs IL CHIP Child Identification Program For more information, call Julie Hudson, Community Relations Coordinator 282-5456 or [email protected] Meghan Markotay, Director of Marketing, 282-5104 or [email protected]

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WSRC taskforce gives strengths and weaknesses A taskforce of local people concerned about the future of the World Results of survey Shooting and Recrea- tional Complex contin- taken during the ues to meet at the com- Grand American plex. The group’s third meeting was held Mon- d ay. they would come back The sessions are led to another shoot held by Kyle Harfst, the ex- at the complex. ecutive director of eco- The people attend- nomic planning for SIU ing the meetings have Carbondale. also given their opin- During the Grand ions about strengths American, a group of and weaknesses at the SIU students led by complex, and those Harfst talked to people responses were totaled on the grounds, asking and shared at this them several questions month’s meeting. about the complex and The most weighted this area. strengths include that There were 281 re- the WSRC is listed as sponses collected. Ac- a world-class facility. cording to the results It has economic value, of that survey, 213 had is a natural resource been to the Grand in with potential, and Sparta before. the backbone of the Most of the respond- complex, the Amateur In remembrance ents, 227, had traveled Trapshooting Associa- St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steeleville’s third and fourth-grade students remembered the more than 100 miles to tion, has a long-term September 11 tragedy by making an American flag during art class. Pictured standing from left get to Sparta, with 127 contract to use the fa- are students Alex Welten, Evan Potts, Hayden Rathert, Trey Hearty, Donald Daenzer, Sadie Conway, traveling more than cility through 2025. Anna Neal, Landon Kilpatrick, Owen Kueker, Luke Kraus and JJ Underwood. Sitting is Ian Pierce. 500 miles. Weaknesses were also Of the 281 respond- listed. They include ents, 120 were staying that the complex has for the entire event, and no master manage- 131 were staying on-site ment plan. There are Cheesecake thief hit in Steeleville in an RV, 81 in a hotel, limited marketing/pro- and 35 in another loca- motional efforts for the By Travis Lott back of her husband’s car’s doors lock auto- tion, possibly their own complex. Public shoot- A Campbell Hill wom- Jeep. matically, but her hus- homes. ing availability is lim- an’s birthday was not She then went to The three band’s Jeep does not An overwhelming ited, and the complex as sweet as she planned Dave’s IGA and Dollar have that feature. number, 161 people, has a lack of financial after someone stole her General to do some cheesecakes Richelman did not were staying within 10 support. celebratory cheesecakes other shopping. report the theft to po- miles of the complex, This month, the group from the back of her When she arrived were specially lice, but she hopes the with 59 staying from 21 listed opportunities vehicle. back home, she real- cheesecake bandit feels to 50 miles away. and threats. Those re- Sherlin Richelman ized the cooler was purchased for guilty. The majority of those sponses will be totaled was shopping in Steele- missing. “I hope you enjoyed questioned spent up to and presented at the ville September 6. She said the Jeep had her birthday my birthday cheese- $150 a day, and 239 of next meeting, which is She purchased three been unlocked when cakes,” Richelman the respondents plan to Monday, October 15. cheesecakes from a she visited the two celebration said in disgust, hop- come back next year. friend, which she stores. ing the thief gets the Also, 185 people said stored in a cooler in the Richelman said her message. PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 business It’s Farm Safety Week As another harvest season is under way, the Illinois Department of Agriculture reminds all farm workers to stay safe, not only dur- ing harvest, but year- round. Each year since 1944, the third week of Sep- tember has been rec- ognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Governor Bruce Rauner once again pro- claimed National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois for Septem- Customer appreciation ber 16-22, First State Bank of Campbell Hill hosted its 23rd annual customer “Agriculture is our appreciation day September 7 at the Campbell Hill Community Center. state’s number one More than 500 guests attended the event and were treated to a industry, and Illinois barbecue meal. Katie Rieckenberg, shown with husband Ardell, was farmers put everything the winner of the wooden glider drawing. they have into feeding the world,” said Rauner. “Each year during Na- Adams at conference tional Farm Safety and Cheryl Adams, right, administrator of At- Health Week, we focus Home Health Care of Sparta Community the spotlight on agricul- Hospital, and Cheryl Meyer from Advocate ture safety education Home Care in northern Illinois, attended the and health awareness. Council of State Home Care and Hospice As- This week is not just sociations policy conference in Washington, for farmers, but for all DC. Nearly 150 representatives from home consumers and com- care and hospice agencies across the country munities, because every heard from a variety of speakers. Representa- Illinoisan plays a part tives also lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill to in ensuring our farm- support efforts to protect the approximately ers are safe and healthy 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries who de- year-round.” pend on home health. Adams is the president “Illinois farmers do of the Illinois Home Care and Hospice Council. a great job practicing safety every day, but ag- riculture remains one MR. APPLIANCE of Mid-America of the most dangerous industries on a national Kitchen & Laundry Major Appliance Repair level,” said agriculture director Raymond Poe. “National Farm Safety and Health Week serves as a yearly reminder to Heavy lifting make safety a priority, The Sparta Area Food Pantry recently received a large shipment of not only on farms but food. Sparta NAPA Auto Parts provided a forklift and operator Rob in rural communities Fortner to assist in moving the supplies. across our state.” Reid returns to curate 618-688-7031 • 1 Year Warranty on Repairs • FREE Service Call with Any rural America exhibit for Both Parts & Labor Repair By Travis Lott other scholars. At that • Up Front Pricing; We Charge • Strive For Same Day or Next Television artist Bob time, it was unclear by the Job, Not by the Hour Day Service Ross was known for which states would be Locally Owned & Operated the term “happy ac- visited by the exhibit, cidents.” let alone which towns. No better phrase Another Chester area Locally Owned could describe Dr. De- native, Matt Meacham Dependable bra Reid’s involvement of Illinois Humanities, Service as the cocurator of lobbied extensively for Quivey Crossroads: A Change the exhibit to visit Illi- Timely Pick-up In Rural America at nois. Meacham is also Sanitation, Inc. the Chester library. a cocurator. 128C W. Main • Sparta Reid grew up in It was the work of Douglas Tudor of Rockwood and his wife Patsy Residential And Rockwood and at- Tammy Grah and the examine some artifacts from Kaskaskia. Commercial tended Chester High Chester library staff School. She fondly re- that brought this na- ing at the panels. minority,” Reid said. members looking out tionally recognized Only 16 to 18 percent “Other people define TRASH over the Mississippi exhibit to Chester. of people in the United rural differently. River on a daily basis. “It wasn’t planned,” States live in rural “It’s an identity. It’s a PICKUP She was pleased Reid said. “It was a places. mindset.” We Proudly Serve Jeff Quivey, Owner & Operator when the Smithso- remarkable coinci- However, Chester She said her greatest Sparta, Tilden, Percy, nian contacted her to dence.” isn’t as rural as many hope for the exhibit is Rockwood, Red Bud, Dumpster & Roll-Off of its residents feel it that it makes people ask if she would help Reid spoke to a Campbell Hill And SERVICE AVaILaBLE out with the Museum packed house the even- is, at least not techni- think. Call For A Free Estimate! on Main Street ex- ing of September 12. cally. According to the “That’s what the Mu- Rural Steeleville hibit. Studying rural Because the exhibit United States census, seum on Main Street Local culture, agriculture fills the entire bottom rural is defined only wants this exhibit to Call and the environment floor, she spoke up- as those who live in do,” Reid said. (618) 317-6790 is what she does. She stairs in the main li- places with popula- serves as the curator brary, where the large tions of 2,500 or fewer. of agriculture and the crowd flowed out of Reid said only 3.5 per- Pinckneyville Community Hospital environment at The the library area into cent of the landmass in Henry Ford in Dear- the back room. the U.S. is considered OUTPATIENT & SPECIALTY CLINICS born, Michigan. Reid spoke about urban, and about 78 Dietician x5936 She started working the exhibit, putting percent of the people Dietician x5936 OctoberJune 2017 2018 on the Museum on together the informa- live there. 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To be able to drive the “Sometimes, we don’t been in discussions Notable action oc- UTV, a sticker would even know about a lately with the park curred when the coun- also have to purchased business until it’s up,” committee about some cil agreed to have C at a cost of $35 to $60. said Alderman Robert things the committee & C Pump and Supply “There are a number Platt. would like to bring to of Marion repair the of people in town who It was reported that Cole Park. pump house at Menard. requested for us to look Sparta charges $50 Blechle said he re- “This definitely needs into this,” Page said. “It annually for a busi- cently met with a repre- to be done,” said Alder- could also be a revenue ness license. Steeleville sentative about a splash man Donnie Clark. “It maker for the city with charges $50 for the pad at the park. Bobcats at play has been dangerous. It the sticker fee.” first year then $25 each “Feasibility is the Debbie Rohlfing of Ava took this picture last needs to be fixed.” UTVs would not be year after. thing,” Blechle said. week of a pair of bobcats at her property on Clerk Bethany Berner allowed to drive along Alderman Dan Ohlau “We would tell (the Suchman Road near Crazy Joe’s Fish House. said the cost of the pro- a state highway within asked if having a busi- splash pad people) Rohlfing said there were three of them, and ject was not known at the city, but they could ness license require- what we want, and they they appeared to be playing. this time, as this is con- cross over a state high- ment would mean the would give us a price.” sidered an emergency way at an intersection. city has the authority Blechle said the com- situation, and the work Clark voiced his opin- to deny a business from mittee has a number needs to be completed ion against allowing coming to town. of other ideas for the as soon as possible. the UTVs, saying that Attorney Jeff Kerk- park, including more In other news, the there is already a prob- hover said he would camping options. council discussed the lem with speeding in have to check into that. Berner noted that possibility of allowing the city. “I don’t agree with since campsites were utility vehicles to be “I don’t like this,” that,” Clark said. “I’m made available at the driven on city streets. Clark said. “Cars and not against charging a park, nobody has used Surrounding towns, trucks are speeding. business for a license, them. including Sparta and Now these would do it, but I am against deny- Also in regards to Evansville, have ordi- too. There is no need to ing a business because parks, Platt said dogs nances in place that al- add more problems to it would be in competi- must be kept on leashes low UTVs on their city a problem we already tion with another one.” at the Cohen Complex, streets. have, which is speed- Stemming from the and he wants to see that “It is time that we ing.” business discussion, enforced. catch up with other Page acknowledged Page added that the “It seems like some cities or say we’re not that safety is a concern. council should consider folks with dogs don’t going to do it,” said Alderman Dan Geisen capping the number of understand they need Mayor Tom Page. “I pointed out that UTVs places that have gam- to be on a leash,” Platt think this would please would not be that much ing machines. said. a lot of people.” different than having “It’s just a thought, Two other items were Page noted that there motorcycles on the and nothing is con- acted on, including re- is a lot left to be re- road. crete,” Page said. “We newing the city’s health searched on the topic, The council also dis- seem to be getting insurance coverage and it is in the begin- cussed requiring busi- several places with with Aetna and agree- Welcoming the queen ning of discussion. nesses to have a city gaming machines. I’m ing to a resolution for The Mississippi Valley Art Guild welcomed Page said there would business license. not against them, but the Christmas on the tourists from the American Queen riverboat be some requirements Chester does not re- enough is enough.” River parade, which September 1 at its studio in Chester. Shown if an ordinance is put quire this, but Berner Page added that the will be the same as in is artist Elizabeth Hurley with her special in place, including a said city hall receives council should keep in the past. American Queen prints. Randolph Co. to offer walk-in flu clinics The Randolph Coun- hall. the community center. Red Bud: Thursday, Oc- ty Health Department Steeleville: Tuesday, Tilden: Tuesday, Octo- tober 18 from 2:30 to 4:30 and Retired and Senior October 2 from 9:30 to ber 9 from 10 to 11:30 at at St. John’s Lutheran Volunteer Program will 11:30 at village hall. the Lions Club. School. provide flu clinics in the Sparta: Wednesday, Oc- Evansville: Wednes- Ellis Grove: Tuesday, county. tober 3 from 10 to 11:30 at day, October 10 from 10 October 23 from 10 to 11 Every person 6 months the senior center. to 11:30 at the American at village hall. and older is encouraged Chester: Thursday, Oc- Legion. Chester: Tuesday, Oc- to receive the flu vaccine tober 4 from 10 to 11:30 at Red Bud: Thursday, Oc- tober 30 from 8 to noon every year. the senior center. tober 11 from 10 to 11:30 at and Thursday, November High dose vaccines for Percy: Friday, October the First Baptist Church. 8 from 2 to 4:30 at the people 65 and older and 5 from 9:30 to 10:30 at Coulterville: Wednes- health department. pediatric vaccines for village hall. day, October 17 from 3 children 6 to 35 months Baldwin: Friday, Octo- to 4 at the community are available. ber 5 from noon to 1 at center. Regular and pediatric vaccines are $40 per dose and high dose are $70. 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www.MyMediCenterPharmacy.com PAGE 10 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 school news Sparta approves budget Several money and The board looked at hired as a speech pa- personnel matters were the most recent enroll- thologist, and Sharon acted on at the Septem- ment totals for all Spar- Holland-Welge was ber 13 Sparta school ta schools. hired as the high school board meeting. After six days, Sparta band teacher. The board approved schools had an enroll- The board agreed to the annual budget, ment 1,187, which is consider using life-safe- which is in the black. about the same as last ty funds to construct It shows revenue of year. a route from the high $15,020,759 and es- The board also ap- school concession stand timated expenses of proved the salary and to the gym floor for $14,244,307. benefit report for dis- Americans with Dis- Steve Tripi of Schorb trict employees. That abilities concerns. and Schmersahl ac- report is on the dis- Superintendent Gabe countants gave the au- trict’s website. Schwemmer recog- dit. His only comment In personnel matters, nized her shout out was that the books teachers Charlene students and adults were clean. The audit Stewart and Heather for the month. They was also approved. Bergman resigned. As- are Samia Britt It was noted that sistant basketball coach and Larry Ashley board member Howard Barry Dickerson, color from Lincoln, Jacob Gallois was recognized guard instructor Hailey Huether and Angie by the Illinois School Ogilvie and FFA spon- Wolter from Evans- Board Association for sor Adam Baird also ville and Kyron Penny the extra time he puts resigned. and Jim Wilson from in for the district. Rebekah Kosco was the high school.

Investigating insects The Evansville Head Start children studied insects by watching caterpillars to see how they change, what they eat and how they live. Shown are Lora Lohman and Thomas Lloyd.

Shout out honorees from left are Larry Ashley, Jacob Huether, Jim Wilson and Kyron Penny with Superintendent Gabe Schwemmer. The others were not present. Breakfast and lunch at school STEELEVILLE gets, waffle fries, pears. bacon. September 24-28 TUESDAY: Ravioli, gar- WEDNESDAY: Cinna- Breakfast lic bread, green beans, mon roll. MONDAY: Pancake sau- peaches. THURSDAY: Breakfast sage on a stick. WEDNESDAY: Chicken pizza. TUESDAY: Oatmeal, patty, corn, strawber- FRIDAY: Jump start. chocolate chip muffin. ries. Lunch WEDNESDAY: Cereal. THURSDAY: Texas MONDAY: BBQ bit-o- THURSDAY: Biscuit, straw hats, peas, apple- rib, corn, cheese slice, gravy, sausage. sauce. peaches. FRIDAY: Cereal. FRIDAY: Pizza, salad, TUESDAY: Sloppy joe, Lunch mixed fruit. peas, cheese slice, MONDAY: Ranch chick- pears. en wrap, black beans. TRICO WEDNESDAY: Mini Chester’s homecoming candidates TUESDAY: BBQ grilled September 24-28 corn dogs, baked beans, Candidates for the Chester High School homecoming king and queen, chicken, oven fries. Breakfast pineapple. front row from left, are Adeline Blechle, Kamryn Wingerter, Cara WEDNESDAY: Corn dog, MONDAY: Sausage THURSDAY: Toasted Childs, Shea Petrowske and Ryn Petrowske. Back row: Erik Cowell, carrots, fruit rollup. biscuit. ravioli, salad, broccoli, Chett Andrews, Drake Bollman and Austin Schweizer. Not pictured is THURSDAY: Hot ham/ TUESDAY: Mini pan- cheese stick, apple- cheese, cauliflower, cakes. sauce. Jacob Cushman. The queen will be crowned during the September 28 cookie. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast FRIDAY: Chicken/cheese homecoming game, and the king will be crowned during the September FRIDAY: Pizza, garden pizza. flauta, carrots w/dip, 29 dance. This year’s theme is The Greatest Show On Earth. Photo by salad, broccoli w/ranch. THURSDAY: Eggstrava- mixed fruit, yogurt. Jim Beers ganza. COULTERVILLE FRIDAY: Biscuits/gravy. EVANSVILLE September 24-28 September 24-28 Breakfast Lunch Breakfast MONDAY: Pancake sau- MONDAY: Hot ham/ MONDAY: Cream sage on a stick. cheese sandwich, green cheese bagel. TUESDAY: Oatmeal, beans w/potatoes, Car- TUESDAY: Pancakes, chocolate chunk muf- rots w/dip. sausage. fin. TUESDAY: Fajita chick- WEDNESDAY: Bacon, WEDNESDAY: Eggstrav- en wrap, buttery corn, egg biscuit. aganza, sausage patty. grape tomatoes. THURSDAY: Cereal. THURSDAY: Waffles. WEDNESDAY: Baked FRIDAY: Chocolate chip FRIDAY: No school. ziti, garden salad. bar. Lunch THURSDAY: BBQ sand- Lunch MONDAY: Crispito, wich, baked beans, car- MONDAY: Corn dog, black beans, cookie. rots w/dip. oven baked tots, TUESDAY: Mini corn FRIDAY: Cheese quesa- California vegetables. dogs, carrots w/dip. dilla, carrots w/dip. TUESDAY: Soft taco, WEDNESDAY: Sloppy refried beans, corn. joe, tater tots. WEDNESDAY: Turkey THURSDAY: Ham/cheese CHESTER GRADE club, chips. melt, fries, cookie. September 24-28 THURSDAY: Hamburger Breakfast helper, breadstick, ST. MARK’S MONDAY: Sausage egg green beans. September 24-28 pocket. FRIDAY: Cheese pizza, MONDAY: Chicken nug- TUESDAY: Waffles, corn. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 11 S’ship for Grefe

Raegan Grefe of Steele- ville has received the Midwest Achievement and Residence Life Leadership awards to attend Southeast Mis- souri State University in Cape Girardeau for the 2018-19 academic year. Grefe is the daugh- Head Start parents elected ter of David and Dawn The first Sparta Head Start parent meeting was held September 18. Grefe. During the meeting, parents were elected to serve as officers on the She is a 2018 gradu- parent committee and policy council. From left are Ashley Anderson, ate of Steeleville High vice chairwoman; Cassandra King, chairwoman; Austin Anderson, School. policy council representative, and Taylor Kueker, secretary. Building an inclusive community The Sparta school dis- ones were killed in the of being left out, lonely depression. As a result, trict will be involved in mass shooting at Sandy or treated as if you are many kids further pull a national program to Hook Elementary school, invisible. It is a growing away from society and help build an inclusive is taking part. epidemic in the U.S. and might choose to hurt community. Start With Hello teach- within our schools. themselves or others. Next week, September es students in grades 2-12 Excessive feelings of Start With Hello Week Sparta’s king and queen 24-28 will be Start With the skills they need to isolation can be associ- raises awareness and Sparta High School crowned Jared Stefani its Hello Week. reach out to and include ated with violent and educates students and homecoming king and Alaycia Williams its Lincoln Principal Amy those who may be deal- suicidal behavior. the community through queen during the dance September 15 at the Price explained the special ing with chronic social One study reports that training, advertising, ac- World Shooting and Recreational Complex. week at the September 13 isolation and create a chronic loneliness in- tivities, public proclama- Williams is the daughter of Brandy Cavanaugh. school board meeting. culture of inclusion and creases the risk of an tions, media events, con- Stefani is the son of Tracy Stefani and Sparta, in partnership connectedness within early death by 14 percent. tests and school awards. Jerry Stefani. The turnout was good for the with Sandy Hook Prom- their school or youth or- Furthermore, young peo- It brings attention to the homecoming, the theme of which was “A night ise, a national organi- ganizations. ple who are isolated can problem of social isola- in Las Vegas.” The event included music and zation led by several Social isolation is the become victims of bul- tion in our schools and other good times. families whose loved overwhelming feeling lying, violence and/or communities.

Class of 1957 Pinckneyville BETA inductees The Trico Class of 1957 held a class reunion at Gabby’s in Ava September Shown taking their oath are the newest members of Pinckneyville 16. Front row from left are Carol Ann Gladson, Barbara Nisbet Beisner, High School’s BETA Club. The 15 new members inducted September 11 Donna Seyferth Young, Maxiene Reiman Ellet, Arthella Wingerter join 21 returning members. The inductees are Lynlee Lindner, Railyn Reynolds, Karen Goforth Conner, Mary Slusher Hudson, Carol Helfers Bardle, Aubrey Bruns, Olivia Buza, Sydney Francis, Lauren Jackson, Bilderback and Charlotte Benson. Back row: Marion Wheatley, Kenneth Mary Gail Johnson, Devin Kitchen, Kailey Lacy, Mercedes Moll, Lillian Falkenberry, Ronald Gerberding, Robert Vogt, Leonard Rathert, Robert Runyon, Miranda Skorch, Martina Skorch, Grant Tanner and Kayla Chapman, Fred Alley, Mike Richmond, Lester Throop and Lois Weathers Valentine. Throop.

Little tiger Second-graders from Sparta Lincoln took part in the homecoming carnival at Sparta High School September 11. Shown is Antonio Trip to the library Houston with his tiger Percy Head Start recently took a trip to the Steeleville library. They face paint. learned about books, how they are categorized on the shelves, how to check them out and the other services the library offers. Shown are Roger Koker, Heather Jokerst, Sarah Brandt, Tinsley Wilson, Samuel Gold Todd, Hunter Magerkurth, Ema Kidd, Bonnie Creech, Ms. Holly Tucker, Taytum Tucker, Makayla Crabtree, Catherine Neal, Makenlee Todd, Jaxston Miller, Archer Brandt, Brilynn Glasco, Hannah Jokerst, Kaleb Star 500 Stoffel, Arianna Smith and Keegan Koker. will stop Cornhole winners The team of Earl Rudy of Freeburg and Don at S’ville Hille of Lake Camp-A-Lot near Percy took the championship in the cornhole tournament held Legion recently at Lake Camp-A-Lot. Mike Otten and Joe Wahls, both of Smithton, finished second. The tournament was one of many activities held at Also in Ava the lake Labor Day weekend. and Sparta The second annual Gold Star 500 will roll Award for hospital into Steeleville next Friday, September 28. The wound care clinic wound care clinic. The Gold Star 500 is at Pinckneyville Com- The Wound Care a four-day, 500-mile en- munity Hospital has Clinic at Pinckneyville durance bicycling event received the Excellence Community Hospital is that aims to preserve in Patient Satisfaction available on Thursdays the memory of each award from Restorix by appointment. Illinois fallen service Health for the second For more information member. It starts and quarter of 2018. about wound care or to ends in Springfield. Restorix is one of schedule an appoint- The riders will be wel- Pinckneyville hospi- ment, call Restorix comed with a lunch at tal’s partners at the Health at 877-295-2273. the Steeleville Ameri- can Legion hall. The Legion has in- vited the community UMWA retirees meeting to attend the lunch to The United Mine Work- tional District 12 Vice welcome the riders and ers of America will President Steve Earle show support for the hold a retiree meeting and District 12 repre- Shubert meets more kids cause. Wednesday, October 3 at sentative Tim Miller will Sue Dierks, a conscious discipline certified instructor, recently visited Lunch will be served 9 a.m. at the Columbia discuss union issues and the Evansville Head Start class to introduce Shubert to the children. at 12:30. Club in Pinckneyville. pensions. Shubert is a puppet that the children can talk to when they have a big The ride will also stop Secretary Treasurer For more information, feeling they are unsure how to handle. Photo submitted in Sparta and Ava. Levi Allen, Interna- call 439-7225. PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 society We had lunch at a win- They had any kind of torn Europe. ery, and yes, they grow pinball machine imag- How after he was Sparta senior site their own grapes in inable, and we played there for a while, Evansville an area that has an many of the machines, the radio programs artesian well. On the even the really old changed. There was activities, menu News way back to Vegas, we wooden ones. nothing but marches By Eloise Kueker stopped at one of the At 10 p.m. we were at playing on the radio. bananas. 449-2043 One night while Activities many casinos not on the airport, ready to September 24-28 WEDNESDAY: Meat playing cards with his the strip and tried our go home. We took the MONDAY: Exercise at loaf, whipped potatoes, brother, a cousin and There is a first time hand at penny slots. We red-eye flight and left 10. Elaine Hargis card cauliflower, banana a teacher, a mailman for everything. Don and ate supper at the casi- Vegas at 12:15 a.m. We club & bingo w/Linda cake. came to the inn about I have never flown on no’s buffet then headed had a great flight, but at 12:30. THURSDAY: Chick- midnight and handed a plane. back and crashed. I could not sleep. We ar- TUESDAY: BP/BS check en strips, macaroni/ the three men letters. Last week, we took On Tuesday, we did rived back at Lambert at 9:30. cheese, carrots, Texas “My cousin and the sheet cake. off for Las Vegas to some packing then at 5:15 a.m., grabbed a WEDNESDAY: Exer- teacher were ordered FRIDAY: Fish, twice visit our granddaugh- went to Nellis Air Base shuttle to our car and cise at 10. Phil at 10:30. to report to regiment baked potatoes, butter ter Betsy Kueker, who and bought t-shirts headed back to real life. Movie at 12:30. headquarters the next beans, cookies. is stationed there in the for the grandkids. We It was a great week THURSDAY: Chorus at day. My brother the Prices: Seniors $4, Air Force. She recently grabbed lunch at the In but a sad one, too, as we 10:15. Bingo at 12:30. mayor was ordered to others and carry-outs had surgery on her foot and Out Burger place, had to leave Betsy. FRIDAY: Exercise at 10. deliver horses to head- $6, home-delivered and has a nice cast on went back, did laundry The third annual Ride Bingo at 12:30. Chorus quarters. Before father $4.25. her foot and leg. She and more packing. for the Wishes Road to RCCC. Leave at 1:45. is also getting ready Wednesday morning Rally in memory of could secure passage, Hours: Monday- to move into an apart- came too soon, and Alec Ninker will be war was declared. He Menu Thursday 8-3, Friday ment and needed help at 5 a.m., we headed October 7. had to travel to Cologne MONDAY: Beef mac w/ 8-2. packing. for California. We Signup is at Vices Bar and then to Holland to tomatoes, beets, apri- Meal hours 11:30- So off we went into stopped in Hollywood in Red Bud from 10 to get boat passage to the cots. noon. the wild blue yonder, and visited the Grum- noon. U.S,” he said. TUESDAY: Baked ham, Clothing store: 9-3. and Greg, our son, went man’s Chinese Theater For more information Twenty-two students candied yams, peas, For more informa- with us to ensure that and the Star Walk of call Gina Reinhold at and three teachers of mandarin oranges w/ tion, call 443-4020. his “elderly” parents Fame. After supper, we 559-2839. the Evansville High were OK. We flew out headed for the Queen October Calendar School miraculously of Lambert Saturday Mary, where we spent 5th KC fish buffet escaped death when evening and arrived in the night. I was OK 9th KC the truck they were S’ville senior site Las Vegas after dark. with that because it is 9th Legion Auxiliary riding in turned over Activities es. As we left the airport docked and didn’t ac- 10th Senior citizens on the oil road. It was September 24-28 WEDNESDAY: Pork and walked outside, the tually go out into the 11th Sparta school raining, and the driver MONDAY: Bingo at 10. roast, potato casse- heat hit me like a blast ocean. board of the truck attempted TUESDAY: Birthday role, mixed vegetables, furnace. It was 108 de- California weather 15th Legion to pass the Sparta-Ellis bingo at 10. peaches, chocolate chip grees at 9 p.m. was cool. 20th Kaskaskia Grove bus. He drove WEDNESDAY: Bingo cookie bars. THURSDAY: Country The first thing we On Thursday morn- Sportsmen into freshly graded at 10. fried steak, mashed po- saw was The Strip. ing, we headed back This Saturday, the dirt. THURSDAY: Dominoes tatoes, black-eyed peas, Our driver drove us to Vegas but made a cross country team will As the truck swerved, at 10. slaw, cantaloupe. through the strip, and stop in Long Beach, compete in the Centra- those in the back of the FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. FRIDAY: Chicken, we saw lots of people, and Greg and I walked lia pre-state meet. Tues- bus were thrown 15-20 dressing, green beans, many buildings and down to the Pacific day, September 25 the feet. Prof. Biggerstaff, Menu MONDAY: Rotini lasa- rolls, cranberry sauce, lots of traffic. We got to Ocean and put our team goes to Waterloo Kenneth Austin, How- gna, romaine salad, pumpkin pie. see the fountains at the feet into the water— at 4:30 p.m. ard Groh and Glenn apricots, sugar cookies. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 Bellagio. one more thing off my Evansville Enterprise Simpson were pinned TUESDAY: Kettle beef, p.m. Monday-Friday. Sunday morning bucket list. October 6, 1939 under the bed of the mashed potatoes, Caro- Call 965-3134 extension found us eating break- Friday came too quick- Rev. F.J. Tecklenburg truck. The school bus lina beans, creamed 5 by 9:30 a.m. to make fast at a Cracked Egg, ly, and we finished as returned to Evansville driver stopped, and he corn, mandarin orang- a reservation. and then some shop- much of the packing from his trip to Ger- and the students helped ping for things Betsy as we could. For sup- many. He told how diffi- lift the truck off the needed. per, we enjoyed a great cult it was trying to get four. On Monday, Betsy took meal at the Hofbrau- passage back to the U.S. Dorothy Pautler was Chester senior site us to see the Hoover haus then visited the Techlenburg talked of given a miscellaneous Dam and Lake Mead. Pinball Hall of Fame. his experiences in war- shower. activities and menu airport. Laura Wilson. Their WEDNESDAY: BBQ The cruisers will be daughter Paula Lewis Activities September 25-28 chicken, au gratin po- in the Coulterville Fall was home from Ten- Coulterville TUESDAY: Bingo at 10. tatoes, mama’s baked Festival parade this and Swanwick nessee. WEDNESDAY: Bingo beans, fruit crisp. Saturday at 10 a.m. Jenny Dyson’s class is at 10. Homemade ice THURSDAY: Liver/ Afterwards, they will working on calendars cream social/nickel onions or bratwurst, ByNews Diana Cole have a dinner cruise to, hopefully, sell at the bingo after lunch. whipped potatoes, Har- 758-2880 to the Broadway Café. Fall Fest. If they’re not THURSDAY: Quilting vard beets, pineapple. Call Robert at 317-1049. FRIDAY: Country fried ready, we hope to have at 8:30. The Grand Cote Cruis- Kenny Adkins attend- steak, mashed pota- some to sell during the FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. ers Car Club met last ed the Murphysboro Ap- Christmas Walk Decem- toes, gravy, corn, fruit Friday, and several ple Festival 2018 Apple ber 8. Menu cup. TUESDAY: Grilled items were considered. Time Show & Shine Sat- To participate in the Prices at center $4, chicken salad, romaine Two donations were urday. His 2017 Chevro- Christmas Walk, call home-delivered $4.25. lettuce, tomatoes, cu- made, one to the school let Camaro SS convert- Jenny at 317-4933 or Lunch is served at to help with supplies ible won him a second cumbers, carrots, 11:30. Call 826-5108 by 9 DeWitt Diana at 758-2880. Justin and Milie De- and the other to the place plaque. Congratu- cheese, fruit pie. to make a reservation. If you are a graduate witt of Marissa are the Coulterville Historical lations, Kenny. of Coulterville High parents of a daughter. Society. Condolences to the School and are having Callie Dewitt was Donations are made family of Bobby Cas- a reunion, remember born Saturday, Sep- possible through pub- sady, who passed away tember 8, 2018. lic participation from this past weekend. to put the museum on She weighed 8 pounds our car cruises during The Coulterville His- your list of things to do. 12 ounces and was 22.5 the summer. Summer torical Society met Call Diana, Jenny or inches long. is almost over, but we Thursday evening Bob at 317-0813 to make Her paternal grand- have one more cruise and discussed upcom- arrangements. parents are Andrew at Sparta Dairy Queen ing events. Finishing David and I had sup- and Lisa DeWitt of October 19. touches were done for per at Joe’s in Pinck- Evansville. On September 15, the the food stand for the neyville with Mark and Her maternal grand- club helped put on a auction to be held at Emma Steele Thurs- parents are Brent and car show at the Sparta the home of Roland and day evening. Michelle Bollmeier of Marissa.

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Frederking— Klausing Norton Fred Frederking and Jonathan and Amy Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Norton of Sparta are the Barbour announce parents of a son. the engagement of Brady William Norton their daughter Jenni- was born at 8:27 p.m. fer Leigh Frederking Saturday, September 8, to Thomas Lee Klaus- 2018 at St. Anthony’s ing III. Medical Center in St. Tommy is the son of Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Jason He weighed 7 pounds, Kessel and Mr. and 10 ounces and was 20.75 Mrs. Tommy Klausing. GIFTS inches long. Jenny works for For Everyone His maternal grand- United Ironworkers as In Your Life parents are Barb and the human resources Steve Kavanaugh of director, and Tommy Manchester, Missouri. is an underground Collectibles His paternal grandpar- coal miner for Prai- Home Decor ents are Cathy and Wil- rie State Generating liam Norton of Sparta. Company. Wreaths • Garlands Brady joins a sister An October wedding Purses • Jewelry Lily. is planned. Much More

“We’re more than just a pharmacy” Randolph marriages KEIL Wesley C. Westbrook, Caitlin M. Boelling, Pharmacy & Gifts both of Chester Christopher T. Stauf- County Journal 1375 S. Main fer, Candace L. Miller, 497-8272 Red Bud • 282-2870 both of Ellis Grove COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 13 obituaries CARL LOUIS MARY L. KOESTER LYDIA HARTEL RIEKE Mary L. Koester, 70, Lydia Hartel, 84, of Carl Louis Rieke Sr, of Evansville, died at Steeleville, died at 8:20 79, of Red Bud, died 11:08 a.m. Friday, Sep- p.m. Tuesday, Septem- at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, tember 14, 2018 at ber 11, 2018 at Mis- September 11, 2018 at Three Springs Lodge souri Baptist Hospital New Athens Home for Nursing Home in Ches- in St. Louis. the Aged. ter. She was born Janu- He was born January She was born Novem- ary 29, 1934 in Sparta 20, 1939 in Red Bud ber 9, 1947 in Waverly, to Elmer and Melba to Paul and Adele We- Missouri to Leonard Busche Hapke. gener Rieke. and Louise Klussman She married Floyd W. Carl married Mar- Haase. Hartel May 21, 1955 in ian Braun January 20, Mary married Glenn Steeleville. They shared 1962 in Evansville. She W. Koester July 18, 42 years of marriage survives. 1970 at St. Peter Lu- before he preceded her Carl served in the U.S. Army and was a member theran Church in Evansville. He survives. in death November 30, 1997. of American Legion Post 1172 in Evansville, where She worked as a school teacher, homemaker, clerk Lydia was the co-owner of Niederbrach Truck he served as commander. at Firmin Zipfel Feed Store, teller at Buena Vista Service and helped with the family business. He retired from Illinois Power and loved to be National Bank in Evansville and at the laundromat She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in around his grandchildren. in Red Bud. Steeleville and active with various committees. He is also survived by children Carl (Stacy Hueg- Mary was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church Lydia is survived by son Bruce Hartel of Steele- le) Rieke Jr. of Ruma, Dwayne Rieke of Belleville, in Evansville and the Ladies Aid at church. ville; granddaughters April (Eric) Ehlers of Darren (Patty) Rieke of Red Bud, Todd Rieke of She is also survived by children Christopher Campbell Hill, Kristin (Korey) Wedemeyer of Percy Evansville and Gail (Mark) Throop of Ellis Grove; (Lisa) Koester of Red Bud, Nathan (Jodi) Koester and Laura (Joey) Tuetkin of Campbell Hill, great- brother David Rieke of Red Bud; grandchildren of Coulterville, Angela (Troy) Birch of Baldwin and grandchildren Ally and Casey Ehlers and Karsen Amanda (Eric) Zimmerman, Zachary (Rachel) Aaron (Carrie) Koester of Red Bud; grandchildren and Kolson Wedemeyer; sister Lou Ann Sickmeyer Rieke, Andrew Helderman, Ayro, Tyso, Ryan, Brit- Tyler, Alicia, Jordan, Katie, Brayden, Grace and of Campbell Hill, sister–in–law Marjorie Lampe of tany, Tiffany and Mariah Rieke, Sebastian (Amy), Blake Koester and Cason and Ella Birch and one Campbell Hill, nieces and nephews. Ashley and Ariel Throop; great-grandchildren on the way. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Emery and Ashten Zimmerman and Wyatt and She was preceded in death by her parents and Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September Haylie Rieke, nieces and nephews. brother Leonard Haase. 14, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September with Julie Posth, parrish ministry assistant, offi- Visitation is Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 18, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Evans- ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. to 11 a.m. at Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville. ville, with Rev. Thomas Handrick officiating. Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville was in Memorial services will follow, with Rev. Thomas Burial was in the church cemetery. charge of arrangements. Handrick officiating. Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville was in Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s charge of arrangements. Church Memorial Fund. Research Hospital. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Church Tuition Fund. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. ROBERT CASSADY SUE ELLEN QUICK Robert “Bobby” Cas- Sue Ellen Quick, 86, of sady, 20, of Sparta, died Marissa, died Sunday, ROBERT L. FAVERTY as a result of a motor September 16, 2018 at Robert L. Faverty, 83, vehicle accident at 8:51 Memorial Hospital in of Chester, died at his a.m. Sunday, September Belleville. residence at 3:36 p.m. 16, 2018. She worked for 25 Saturday, September Bobby was born Janu- years with GTE as a 15, 2018. ary 2, 1998 in Belleville service representa- He was born to Fred to William David Terry tive, retiring in 1984. D. and Rose Guittar and Amie Lee Cassady. She worked as a mar- Faverty June 29, 1935 Bobby worked for keting consultant for in Chester. Minks Landscaping in County Tele-Service He married Joyce Marissa and was known for eight and half years B. Sebastian Septem- to his friends as “Burn- and was also the pre- ber 21, 1963 in Pinck- out Bobby.” He had a heart of gold and loved his arrangement counselor neyville. She survives. friends, family and fishing. for Heil-Schuessler Fu- Robert worked as as- He is survived by his mother Amie (Raymond) neral Homes for over sistant superintendent of the street department Mercker of Elkville, sisters Cassidy (Nick) Klinge- 20 years. for the city of Chester for 29 years. man of Tilden and Chastity Moore of Staunton, She was a faithful member of First United Method- He was a lifetime member of Eagles Club Aerie Illinois, nephews Dayton Terry and James Klinge- ist Church, where she served as the organist and 3252 in Chester. man, niece Raelynn Klingeman, aunt Lori Frazier treasurer for 30 years and was a member of the Robert is also survived by children Robert Fa- of Coulterville, cousin Chuck Frazier of Marissa Mary Church Circle. Sue was an avid golfer and verty, James (Deb) Faverty, Cheryl Nowotny, all and extended family Carlene (Mark) Jung and was a member of the Marissa Recreational Area of Chester, and Jeffrey Faverty of Percy; sister Anthony Jung of Sparta. and the Ladies Golf League. She was a devoted St. Yvetta Strobel of Haleyville, Alabama; grandchil- Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis Cardinals fan. Most of all, she loved her many dren Christal (Keith) Thompson, Danielle (Nick) and his father. friends, family and especially her granddaughter Faverty, Theresa (Virgil) Faverty, Jerina (Dustin) A memorial service is being planned for a later Stephanie. Reese, Jarred (Julia) Leinicke and Shannon (Tony) date. She was born November 17, 1931 in Harrisburg, Glaser, eight great-grandchildren, five great-great- Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville is in charge Illinois to Morris and Geraldine McReynolds Gray. grandchildren, nieces and nephews. of arrangements. She married her high school sweetheart and love He was preceded in death by his parents, son Gil- Memorials may be made to the family. of her life William Quick May 12, 1961 in Downey, bert, daughter-in-law Joann Faverty and siblings Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. California. He preceded her in death September Leonard Faverty, Viola Knoke, Luquita Weaver, 19, 2011. Laura Rowold, Charles Faverty and Bonnie Faverty She is survived by daughter Beth Ellen (Jason) and in-laws Benjamin and Theresa Sebastian. Stanford of Marissa, granddaughter Stephanie Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Septem- Lane Agnew of Chicago, sisters Cynthia (Dale) ber 19, 2018 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, Vickery and Joyce (Stan) Park, nieces Cindi and with Rev. Phil Keeton officiating. Burial was in Amy Park and nephews Mike and Mark Vickery. Evergreen Cemetery in Chester. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to Randolph County Visitation is at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Humane Society or Perry County Humane Society Marissa, Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 9 to in Illinois. 10 a.m. Services will follow, with Rev. David Not- Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. For Advertisers, only ONE trott and Rev. Donald Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Marissa Township Cemetery. Newspaper makes sense! Memorials may be made to First United Methodist VERNA J. Church or to the family. RIECKENBERG Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Verna J. Rieckenberg, 74, of Tilden, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Sep- SUZANNE CARTER tember 17, 2018 at St. Suzanne “Suzy” Iva- Elizabeth’s Hospital in nuck Carter, 66, of O’Fallon. Contact our advertising department at Steeleville, died at Verna was born March home Tuesday, Febru- 10, 1944 in Red Bud to 618.497.8272 or countyjournal.org and ary 27, 2018. William and Clara Alex- She was born June ander Terry. reach over 7,500 homes every Thursday. 14, 1951 to Dr. Marion She worked as the “Doc” Ivanuck and Dor- city clerk at the city of othy Rabe Ivanuck. Tilden from 1997-2017 Suzy graduated from and at Senior Manor in Steeleville High School Sparta for several years. and went on to earn a Verna was a member of First Baptist Church in County Journal degree in nursing in St. Tilden. Louis and continued to She is survived by son Eric J. (Deanne) Riecken- 1101 E. Pine St. | PO Box 369 live and work there for berg of Steeleville; daughter Jeanie (Isaac) Gep- Percy, IL 62272 several years. pert of Oakdale; grandchildren Emma and Sophie She moved in 1985 Rieckenberg and Clara Geppert and special friend to Tucker, Georgia, where she had an interesting John Rieckenberg of Steeleville. career as a medic and driver for many major movie Verna was preceded in death by her parents. companies. Friends and relatives enjoyed hearing Visitation is Friday, September 21, 2018 from 6 to about the movie stars she worked with and got to 8 p.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville and know. In 2004, she returned to Steeleville to be a Saturday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Services will follow, devoted caregiver to her parents until their deaths with Rev. Dennis Hamilton officiating. Burial will in 2004 and 2005. She remained in Steeleville the be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Steeleville. rest of her life. Memorials may be made to Randolph County Suzy is remembered as vivacious and fun, an Relay for Life or the Sparta Community Hospital excellent student and talented musician on both Auxiliary. piano and organ. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. She is survived by her long-time companion and significant other Ray Nevin of Tucker and many cousins and friends who will miss her. Suzy was also preceded in death by her sister Leslie Ivanuck and her husband Jeff Carter. A graveside service will be held Friday, Septem- Monument Sales ber 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Paradise Cemetery emetery ettering in Steeleville, followed by lunch at Reids’ Harvest C L House in Chester. Custom Design SteelevilleSteelevilleSteelevilleSteelevilleSteelevilleSteeleville RANDOLPH Farmers Market MONUMENT SaturdayS • 7:30am-11:30am 107 W. Broadway In Front Of City Hall WORKS FRESH Fresh & Delicious Baked Serving Families Since 1900 Cucumbers Barb’s GOODS & COOKIES Squash,Tomatoes, JELLY & JAMS Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager Okra, Apples & Peaches Quality Crocheted Items 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 VENDORS WELCOME - CALL 965-3800 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon PAGE 14 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Start Up kids are introduced Randolph County Start Up, formerly the CEO program, has introduced its students for the 2018-19 school year. They are juniors Jordan Wilson, Hunter Smith and Russel McCormmick of Steeleville and sen- ior Andrew Poenitske of Red Bud. Wilson plans to attend a junior college and continue his baseball career. Smith wants to attend college and major in electrical, mechanics or welding. McCormmick hopes to attend college for a po- tential future in the fields of graphic design, 3D printing art, silk screening, video game design or logo design. Poenitske intends to go to Central Missouri University for safety and health and participate in the Air Force ROTC program. He is develop- Fall production ing a business in sustainable solar energy. The Sparta Community Chorus fall production will be a cabaret “Haunted,” featuring fun, dark and spooky songs from Broadway and Hollywood shows such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” “Hocus Pocus,” “Ghostbusters” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The show runs September 21-23 and September 28-30 at Sparta Community Playhouse in Showtime Cinema movie theater complex in Sparta. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for opening night and $11 for all other performances. Call 708-6036 to reserve tickets. Circus in

Jordan Wilson Andrew Poenitske Chester The circus is coming to Chester Sunday, Oc- tober 7 in Cole Memo- rial Park. The Kelly Miller Bros. Circus, which is cel- ebrating its 80th anni- versary this year, will have performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be pur- chased in advance at Hunter Smith Russel McCormmick city hall, Buena Vista National Bank, Rozier’s Country Market, Spin- Another successful season ach Can Collectibles Marissa Masonic Lodge 881 held its final barbecue of the year Septem- Marissa chamber and online at kellymill- ber 15 and honored the veterans of the lodge. Several helped serve, and ercircus.com or by call- more came by to visit and get pork steaks and brats. Shown from left ing 800-334-5210. are food preparers WB Tom Luebbers, Bruce Opolka, WM Steve Hodges, rolls out cash mobs Advance tickets are Ed Rhein, Ron Dietrich and Dave Tobin. The Marissa Chamber of Commerce is hold- $7 for children 2 to 12 ing cash mobs periodically throughout town. and 65 and older; 13 to The most recent one was at Marissa Food 64 are $10. Tickets pur- Mart September 14. Kaskaskia program will be chased the day of the A cash mob is a brief event in which resi- event will be $8 and $13. dents are encouraged to shop at a particular The tent raising will business in town. The events feature free sam- presented at Chester library begin around 9 in the ples of certain items in the store. morning the day of Chamber member Kathy Wright said the Dr. David Joens will responsible for the conjunction with the the circus. The public events are a good way to showcase different present a program preservation of historic Smithsonian exhibit is welcome to watch as items that shoppers wouldn’t normally think on Kaskaskia and the Illinois state and local Crossroads: A Change the big top is raised. to buy. road to statehood at the records. in Rural America. There will be a knowl- “People will run into the grocery store and Chester library Sunday, Joens is the author on The program is free edgeable circus vet- get a loaf of bread but not know they have September 23 at 1 p.m. three books and several and open to the public. eran present to explain these delicious bunt cakes there,” Wright said. Joens is the direc- articles on Illinois his- Refreshments will the action and answer Wright said there will be future cash mobs tor of the Illinois State tory and government. be provided by the questions about circus at other locations, but dates and times have Archives, the agency The program is in Friends of the Library. life. yet to be scheduled. Mouse races bring in money for LifeSavers The Steeleville American Legion was the site of a mouse race September 15, which benefitted the LifeSavers Training Corporation. LifeSavers is a suicide prevention group based in schools. Students are trained to listen to fel- low students when they are dealing with stress or trauma and intervene when necessary. The event had nine mouse races sponsored by Benson’s Wine Bar in Chester, Red Dot Construc- tion, Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen in New Baden, Schenk’s Market in Evansville, Sparta Commu- nity Hospital, White Rooster Farmhouse Brew- ery in Sparta, Dave’s Food Center in Steeleville, First National Bank of Steeleville, First State Bank of Campbell Hill and Memorial Hospital in Chester. The mouse race raised approximately $1,500. LifeSavers executive director Kelley Gardiner was thankful for the support. “It’s a hard subject to talk about, and we ap- preciate everyone who came out,” Gardiner said.

LifeSavers executive director Kelley Gardiner is shown speaking during the event.

Happy donation Diane Kane of Marissa sported a smile September 10 when she donated blood at Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa. Photo by Carol Mercer COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 15

sports By: Dan Zobel Conference champions! Megan Breslin claims individual title By Dan Zobel have had a 70, 71 or For the second time in 72. Their round was four years, the Pinck- remarkable.” neyville High School Last year, Megan bat- girls golf team has won tled Avery Rea of Car- the SIRR Mississippi terville, who won four championship. straight individual The Lady Panthers conference titles, in a fired a 334 as a team, three-hole playoff be- easily eclipsing second- fore taking second. place Nashville’s score “Megan deserved to of 424 and the rest of win after last year,” the field at Hickory Breslin said. “Sarah is Ridge Golf Course in on a hot streak. It’s nice Carbondale. to have her game come Pinckneyville last back to form. won the title in 2015. “Any college in south- Nashville claimed the ern Illinois that isn’t championship in 2016 looking at these two and 2017. girls is making a huge Pinckneyville running back Darian Harris attempts to split Sparta defenders Darius Hargrove “This meant a lot to mistake. That’s just fac- (3) and Tony Williams (24) as he runs up field September 14 at Sparta. us,” said Pinckneyville tual with the numbers.” coach Dan Breslin. Pinckneyville’s score “We knew we were the rounded out with Gra- hands-down favorites ci McDaniel at 91 and coming in, but you still Kally Mayo at 93. The Big time running game have to play the tourna- two placed fourth and ment.” fifth overall. Pinckneyville’s stand- “Seeing what Kally Pinckneyville’s Darian Harris tops 150 yards out golfers Megan Bres- did breaking 100 leads By Dan Zobel During the drive, Har- lin and Sarah Breslin us into good things go- Darian Harris let the ris had carries of 10, earned first and second ing into regionals and results do the talking. 12, 11 and nine yards. overall, with Megan the sectionals with her The Pinckneyville He capped off the se- topping Sarah in a two- playing up to her capa- High School junior tail- quence with a seven- hole playoff for the bilities,” Breslin said. back chewed up 156 yard touchdown run off individual title. Meanwhile, the rest of yards on the ground the right tackle. Megan and Sarah the field rounded out and a pair of touch- Ben Restoff nailed the each finished the 18- with Anna-Jonesboro downs September 14 extra point to give the hole course with a 75. (426) in third, Carter- in the Panther football Panthers the 7-0 lead. “I saw some great- ville (429) fourth and 28-18 victory at Sparta. Sparta’s first posses- ness,” Breslin said. “I’m Sparta (496) fifth. Du “Darian is a quiet kid, sion of the game started watching them, and it Quoin did not have but we know when in Pinckneyville ter- didn’t look like they enough golfers for a he gets the ball in his ritory at the Panther were three over par. team score. hands, he’s always go- 42, but Pinckneyville’s I saw a lot of missed Sparta was led by ing to run hard,” said defense turned away opportunities. Believe Pinckneyville coach the Bulldog offense in it or not, they could Continued on Page 18 Tod Rushing. “We had four plays. some very good block- The Panthers extended ing early in the game their lead to 14-0, when that helped get him Fulkerson plunged into started. When he gets the endzone from six going, he’s a load. He is yards out 50 seconds a 185-pound kid who is into the second quarter. built low to the ground Sparta again began and finishes runs.” its ensuing possession Harris carried the with good field posses- Pinckneyville’s Lucas Downard is run down by ball 31 times. He cov- sion, this time starting Sparta’s Tony Williams early in the September ered double-digit yards at the Pinckneyville 40, 14 showdown at Sparta. eight times and was but Bulldog quarter- stopped behind the back Carlos Keen was line of scrimmage just host conference rival when he did not have intercepted by Fulker- once. Du Quoin (4-0, 1-0) Fri- the ball in his hands. son two plays into the The soft-spoken, yet d ay. “We felt we could run drive. hard-nosed runner, “I think (our confi- our power stuff off On Sparta’s next pos- lauded the play of his dence) is pretty high, tackle,” Rushing said. session, the Bulldogs teammates around but it could be higher,” “Chase is a tremendous got the ball to the Pan- him for opening up Harris said. “If we win lead blocker and he’s ther 43. the holes. our home game Fri- unselfish. A lot of those Sparta then moved “I got those many day, it’ll be pretty good yards are his credit, backward, as Keen lost yards from my team- then.” too. When he wasn’t in yards on two consecu- mates working togeth- Against Sparta, Pinck- there, we didn’t run the tive plays, and a penalty er,” Harris said. “I just neyville built a 21-6 ball as well. erased a 29-yard pass have to say thank you lead at halftime behind “We wanted to eat the down field. to my teammates and its run heavy offense clock and keep the ball On third down, Keen the offensive line. It’s and stingy defense. out of (Sparta’s) hands.” lost a fumble, and pretty good to be part As a team, the Pan- Pinckneyville opened Pinckneyville took over of this.” thers finished with 234 the scoring on its first on the Sparta 42-yard Pinckneyville im- rushing yards, includ- drive of the game. line. proved to 3-1 overall ing 44 yards and two The Panthers started “We kind of moved our with the win and 1-0 in touchdowns by Chase from their own 42 and defense around a little the SIRR Mississippi. Fulkerson, who also drove 58 yards on nine Megan Breslin beat her sister Sarah in a The Panthers will made a difference plays for a touchdown. Continued on Page 17 playoff to claim the individual title. Conway, Steeleville cross country are right on stride The Warrior senior has finished near the top in nearly every race By Dan Zobel turned all but one run- away. In the first meet, “We’re just trying itself already this sea- The Steeleville High ner from last year’s I ran a 16:49, which to do new things,” son, and he believes the School boys cross regional championship is almost two minutes Haertling said. “We’re sky is the limit for this country team has be- group and has shown faster than my first a fairly new program, Warrior team. come one of the top 1A off its prowess all sea- meet of the season in but we’ve had a lot of “We have a good group squads in the area over son. past years.” success and have good of guys with great po- the past several years. “Coming into the The hard work spreads kids. When we go to tential,” Conway said. The Warriors ad- season, we knew we from Conway to the the smaller races, we “Guys have already vanced to state in 2015 would have a pretty rest of the Steeleville have run out really beat their (personal and 2016, placing 19th good chance to have a team, which besides good, but we run faster records), but there is and 20th. successful year,” Con- Fulkerson, includes the with the faster teams. I potential to get a lot In 2017, Steeleville way said. “We knew likes of A.J. Stearns, think that helps a lot.” faster. We definitely won its regional but we had a good core of Owen Gross, Connor In a sport like cross have a chance to make missed out on a team guys coming in. Every- Gavin Conway Warhausen and Ronin country, which forces it back to state this state appearance by body got going in the Doiron. individuals to lay their year.” falling two points shy summer. One of our “Gavin has been a heart and energy out Conway said he rel- of qualifying at sec- top runners has been lot different this year,” leader,” Haertling said. on the line day in and ishes the challenges of tionals. out, but we’ve had guys Conway said. “It’s neat “It just shows. We have day out to achieve suc- each race. One of the catalysts step up.” to see all the work put a saying that ‘Champi- cess, the difference What makes running of the Warrior success Despite the team not in during the summer ons are built when no between one runner to fun for him is the fact over the past three- making state a year pay off. I knew the one is watching.’ It’s the next often comes that he is competitive plus seasons has been ago, Conway advanced guys who graduated what they do in their off down to the individu- and does not like to senior Gavin Conway. as an individual with last year and how they time that’s important. al’s willpower. lose. “I started coaching teammate Logan Fulk- did. I knew if I put “(Gavin) is a perfect “It’s definitely a men- His coach sees that in Gavin in his eighth- erson. in the work, I would example. He’ll call the tal sport,” Conway said. him, as well. grade year,” said Conway finished 127th hopefully have a good kids and have a get- “The other guys next “Gavin is deter- Steeleville coach Neal at state as a junior, af- season.” together and just run. to you are hurting just mined,” Haertling said. Haertling. “He went ter placing 106th as a That work Conway That’s where Gavin as bad as you are, so “He’s in it because he to state that year, and sophomore and 101st as spoke of included run- gets his success.” it just comes down to wants to go to college we got second. Gavin a freshman. ning about 45 miles per Besides some of the who wants it the most and run. He wants to do has gone to state every This year, Conway has week and attending a meets throughout the and who can push the well, and he wants the year since, individu- won two meets, includ- camp at the University area, Steeleville has hardest. You have to team to do well. Most ally and with the team. ing the Nashville Invi- of Illinois. worked to gain expe- mentally prepare your- of these kids all want I think Gavin really tational Monday, which “This summer, I put rience against bigger self to out drive and out it, but how much they wants this team to go the Warriors also won in a lot more miles,” schools by traveling to push the other guys.” put out is the big thing. to state.” as a team. Conway said. “I saw my meets in Granite City Conway’s mental “You have to work This year’s group re- “It’s definitely been a time drop a lot right and Peoria. strength has proven hard to win.” PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Bowling High school standings volleyball standings Standings Through September 18 Steeleville Overall Conference Won Lost Monday Early Black Diamond Conference West Division Dolls With Balls 16 5 Trico 8-5 4-0 Mixed Nuts 14 7 Chester 9-4 5-1 Splits & Giggles 14 7 Christopher 6-10 2-1 S’ville 1st Natl. 14 7 Brunzee’s Divas 11 10 S-V-W 3-10 2-3 U Iron Workers 7 14 Goreville 7-7 1-3 County Journal 6 15 Sparta’s Grace Walter and Alli Hummert come up short on a ball Septem- Vienna 5-9 1-4 High Team Game Zeigler-Royalton 3-8 1-4 Dolls With Balls 793 ber 18 during a match with Trico. High Team Series Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division Dolls With Balls 2195 Valmeyer 12-9 4-1 High Ind. Game New Athens 11-4 3-1 Alicia Simms 215 Trico starts fast at own tourney Steeleville 7-6 3-2 High Ind. Series Alicia Simms 589 Lebanon 7-9 3-2 Trico, Chester, M-C, S’ville get wins Red Bud 5-12-1 3-3 Tuesday Early Marissa-Coulterville 6-7 2-3 The Trico High School Glory Bowl 76 29 Dupo 2-11 0-6 Shiloh Aces 59.5 45.5 volleyball team got off SIRR Mississippi Menard Auto 56 49 to a strong start Sep- NAPA 54 51 Nashville 14-3 3-0 tember 18 at its own Andy’s Auto Body 48 57 Pinckneyville 16-6 3-0 tournament. Victor’s 44 61 Du Quoin 15-5 2-1 Pistol City 43 62 The Pioneers picked Anna-Jonesboro 6-11 1-2 Farm Bureau 39.5 65.5 up wins over Okawville High Team Game Sparta 7-10 0-3 and Sparta on the first Glory Bowl 1255 Carterville 3-9 0-3 High Team Series day of the round-robin Glory Bowl 3701 tournament. High Ind. Game Other teams to get Keith Sanden 265 wins were Steeleville, High Ind. Series Red Bud volleyball Keith Sanden 748 Chester and Marissa- Coulterville. Thursday Early Steeleville beat Spar- Chester Eagles 86 19 fourth at tourney Kueker Ins. 83.5 21.5 ta, Chester topped Mevert’s Auto 65 40 Okawville and Marissa- The Red Bud High School volleyball team Pistol City 58.5 46.5 Coulterville defeated managed just one victory September 15 at the Sparta Equip. 56 49 Chester. Granite City Fall Classic. Windy Hill Farms 49.5 55.5 The Lady Musketeers defeated host Gran- Broadway Tavern 47 38 On Wednesday, Steel- Hillside Auto 43.5 61.5 eville played Chester ite City, tied with Piasa Southwestern and lost Pocket Pounders 42.5 62.5 and Okawville, Sparta matches to Highland and Civic Memorial. S’ville 1st Natl. 30.5 74.5 battled Okawville and Red Bud’s 1-2-1 mark placed the team fourth in Chester Natl. Bk 29 76 the round robin tournament. Peace Lutheran 28 77 Marissa-Coulterville High Team Game and Trico played Maris- Highland won the title at 4-0. Civic Memori- Spara Equipment 1268 sa-Coulterville. al (2-1-1) was second, Piasa Southwestern (1-1-2) High Team Series The tournament will third and Granite City (0-4) fifth. Sparta Equipment 3561 Red Bud def. Granite City High Ind. Game conclude Thursday, Sep- Brandon Poenitske 299 tember 20. The Lady Musketeers survived a competitive High Ind. Series That slate of games second set to defeat host Granite City in two sets B.J. McMath 712 will be Marissa-Coulter- (25-13, 27-26). ville against Okawville Alyssa Cowell and Claire Grohmann each had then Steeleville, Trico Trico’s Madisen Ebers sets a ball for a Pioneer six kills for Red Bud. Megan Schrader added WSRC playing Steeleville then teammate September 18 against Sparta. five. Jenna Salger picked up 22 assists and four Chester and Sparta clos- aces. Grohmann led the team with 13 digs. ing out the tournament ren Welge was good for topped its opponent in Red Bud ties Piasa Southwestern trap scores against Chester. two assists, two kills two sets (21-6, 21-19). Red Bud dropped a close first set 26-24 before The fall trap league Marissa-Coulterville and two blocks. Josie Trico def. Sparta salvaging the second 25-17 to earn a tie with Pi- at the World Shooting def. Chester Kattenbraker chipped The Pioneers and asa Southwestern. and Recreational Com- Carlee Weir had 11 as- in four blocks and two Lady Bulldogs fought Nicole Allen and Megan Schrader each earned plex in Sparta com- sists and three kills, but kills. through three highly four kills for Red Bud. The Lady Musketeers tal- pleted its fourth week. the Lady Yellow Jackets Chester def. contested sets, but it lied nine aces, including two apiece from Alys- Week 4 Top Scores lost to the Lady Meteors Okawville was Trico that emerged sa Heller, Alyssa Cowell, Claire Grohmann and Mike Hathaway: 50 in two sets (19-21, 15-21). Lauren Welge and victorious by scores of Lexi Price. Mike Dickey: 49 Marissa-Coulterville Lauryn Vasquez each 21-17, 15-21, 15-14. Jenna Salger led Red Bud with 16 assists and Glen McCoy: 49 was led by Bella Combs, had five kills, and the Steeleville Schrader had 11 digs. Darryl Key: 49 who picked up six kills Lady Yellow Jackets def. Sparta Highland def. Red Bud and one block. downed Okawville in Four Lady Warriors The Lady Musketeers were no match for even- Addie Abrecht added two sets (21-18, 23-21). compiled 11 digs apiece, tual tournament champion Highland, and Red four kills for the Lady Welge added two and Steeleville fended Bud lost in straight sets (15-25, 11-25). DQ meet Meteors and Jacey Weis blocks and Vasquez off Sparta in three sets Olivia Carle paced Red Bud with four kills. three. Weis led the team a pair of aces. Carlee (19-21, 21-11, 15-10). Alyssa Cowell and Claire Grohmann each had with a pair of aces. Weir led Chester with Steeleville’s Chloe five digs. Jenna Salger added seven assists. winners On defense, Macey 16 assists. Josie Kat- Gordon, Karley Kothe, Civic Memorial def. Red Bud The Steeleville High Schreiber and Tori tenbraker was good for Kelsey Cowan and The Lady Musketeers came close to forcing a School boys cross coun- Hanna each collected four blocks, Grace Stec Alli Wagner were re- tie with Civic Memorial, but Red Bud was edged try team won the Du six digs for the M-C unit three kills and Reese sponsible for the digs. in the end and lost in two sets (18-25, 25-27). Quoin Invitational Sep- and Cassie Campbell Chandler two kills and Kothe added 10 kills Claire Grohmann blasted six Red Bud kills, tember 13. had five. Paige Hand led two aces. and four blocks, while while Alyssa Cowell and Megan Henry each had In girls, Pinckneyville the team with 11 assists. Trico def. Okawville Gordon picked up 13 four. Nicole Allen had two of the team’s six aces. earned second. Lauren Soellner add- The Pioneers assists. Cowan earned Jenna Salger picked up 18 assists. Cowell and For more information, ed five kills and three made quick work of four aces. Sydney Bixby Kassidy Ellner led the team in digs with seven go to countyjournal.org. blocks for Chester. Lau- Okawville, and Trico chipped in five kills. and six. Pinckneyville, Chester prep volleyball each win trio of matches Lebanon def. Red Bud Alyssa Cowell and Volleyball roundup Megan Henry were held to two kills apiece September 18, and the Chester with 26 as- Du Quoin Lady Musketeers lost sists. Lauren Soell- Elaine Shaneyfelt on the road to Leba- ner was good for six had 10 assists and non in two sets (9-25, blocks and four kills. Grace Numi seven digs 24-26) of a Cahokia Lauren Welge had six September 13 to lead Conference Kaskaskia kills and six blocks, the Lady Panthers Division match. while Lauryn Vasquez over Du Quoin at home Cowell chipped in picked up six kills and in two sets (25-16, 25- a pair of aces. Jenna two aces. Grace Stec 21) for a big SIRR Mis- Salger led the team in chipped in four kills. sissippi victory. digs and assists, com- Caitlin Roberts had Hallie Waggoner piling six of each. five digs. and Kassidy Lee each Pinckneyville def. Valmeyer def. had six kills for the Anna-Jonesboro Steeleville Lady Panthers. Taylor The Lady Panthers Karley Kothe picked Witges added five kills topped Anna-Jones- up 12 kills, three aces and Macy Epplin four boro on the road Sep- and two blocks Sep- digs. tember 18 to win an- tember 17, but the Lady Chester def. Goreville other match in SIRR Warriors dropped a Lauryn Vasquez Mississippi action, close Cahokia Confer- had six kills and Lau- this in a pair of sets ence Kaskaskia Divi- ren Soellner added (25-23, 25-16). sion road match to five September 13, as Pinckneyville Valmeyer in three sets the Lady Yellow Jack- def. Herrin (22-25, 26-24, 17-25). ets handled the Lady Red Bud’s Claire Grohmann attempts to get a ball past Marissa- Hallie Waggoner Chloe Gordon fin- Blackcats in two sets Coulterville blockers Bella Combs and Addie Abrecht during a September earned seven kills and ished with 14 assists, (25-14, 25-19) of a home 13 match at Red Bud. two blocks September seven kills and three Black Diamond Con- 17, and the Lady Pan- aces for Steeleville. ference West Division thers beat down Her- Faith Renner added match. Alli Wagner paced Marissa-Coulterville The Hornettes blast- rin in two sets (25-15, seven kills. Kelsey Carlee Weir led Ches- Steeleville with 14 as- The Lady Musket- ed the Lady Bulldogs 25-17) in a home non- Cowan and Ashleigh ter with 20 assists. sists. Kelsey Cowan eers earned a Cahokia September 3 in two conference battle. Stegmann each con- Other kill contributors led the team with four Conference Kaskaskia quick sets (25-5, 25-11) Elaine Shaneyfelt tributed five digs, were Reese Chandler, digs. Gordon added Division home win for a victory in SIRR dealt out 21 assists for while Sydney Bixby Lauren Welge and Jo- three kills and Syd- September 13 over Mississippi action. Pinckneyville. Kassi- had three aces. sie Kattenbraker with ney Bixby two, while the Lady Meteors in Chester def. Vienna dy Lee added eight Belleville West def. three apiece. Ashtyn Kothe had two blocks. straight sets (25-18, 25- Carlee Weir dished kills and Lexie Hirsch Red Bud Jany picked up four Trico def. S-V-W 22). out 13 assists, and four. Lynlee Lindner The Lady Mus- digs, while Grace Stec Regan Couch earned Alyssa Cowell Lauren Welge blast- led the team with 11 keteers went on the had two aces, two kills nine digs and Rayahna earned nine kills and ed seven kills Sep- digs, and Grace Numi road September 17 and two digs. Katten- Foutch seven Septem- four aces for Red Bud. tember 12; when the had seven. and dropped a non- braker added a pair of ber 13 for the Pioneers, Olivia Carle chipped in Lady Yellow Jackets Chester def. conference match to blocks. and Trico took down five kills. Alyssa Heller dispatched Vienna in Zeigler-Royalton Belleville West in two Steeleville Sesser-Valier-Walton- paced the team with 11 two sets (25-11, 25-22) Reese Chandler had sets (10-25, 14-25). def. Lebanon ville on the road in digs, while Jenna Sal- during a road Black seven kills and five St. Paul def. COSL Chloe Gordon had two sets (28-26, 25-23) ger had 21. Diamond Conference blocks September 17, Christ Our Savior 13 assists and Kar- for a Black Diamond For M-C, Addie Abre- West Division match. and the Lady Yellow Lutheran dropped a ley Kothe nine kills Conference West Divi- cht contributed seven Lauren Soellner had Jackets rallied to take match in two sets (14- September 13, and sion victory. kills and Jacey Weis four kills for Chester down Zeigler-Royal- 25, 19-25) September 14 the Lady Warriors Madisen Ebers had five. Addie Abrecht and Grace Stec two. ton in three sets (21- to St. Paul Lutheran in took care of business nine assists for Trico, had a big game at the Josie Kattenbraker 25, 25-19, 25-22) in a Farmington, Missouri. at home in a two-set and Kolbie Martin net with seven blocks. earned six aces, while road Black Diamond The Soldiers hold a (25-16, 25-16) Cahokia chipped in eight. Shel- Macey Schreiber fin- Lauryn Vasquez had Conference West Divi- record of 0-5 for the Conference Kaskaskia by Conder was good ished with 11 digs and two kills and two aces. sion tilt. season. Division win over Leb- for five kills. Paige Hand six assists. Weir also had a pair of Carlee Weir paced Pinckneyville def. anon. Red Bud def. Nashville def. Sparta aces. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 17 Rayburn return TD looms large in Chester 29-24 win Yellow Jackets build big first half lead, hold off Eagle rally By Dan Zobel The Eagles tallied a foot.” Chester junior Ethan pair of fourth-quarter One thing Chester did Rayburn returned a touchdowns and added not do against Vienna- key second half kickoff both two-point conver- Goreville was turn the for a touchdown Sep- sions to claw to 29-24. Chester’s Drake Bollman rushed ball over. The Yellow tember 15, and the Yel- Vienna-Goreville (1-3, Jackets coughed up the low Jackets overcame a 1-3 BDC) then had the football five times dur- hot Saturday afternoon ball with just over a for 60 yards, two touchdowns ing a Week 3 win over of football to hold on minute remaining in Hamilton County. for a 29-24 victory at the game and drove and a two-point conversion “The boys did a good Vienna-Goreville. down to the Chester job of protecting the Rayburn returned an 22-yard line. football,” Belton said. Eagle kickoff in the The Yellow Jacket de- “We did a lot of ball third quarter 73 yards fense was able to halt handling drills to re- for a score. Drake Boll- the Eagle drive there iterate to cover the man added the two- as time expired, when lyst of the run game, Meyer threw for 74 Vienna-Goreville was football up.” point conversion to Vienna-Goreville quar- covering 60 yards on yards on 8-of-15 pass- eventually able to find The Eagles com- give Chester (2-2, 2-2 terback Brett Davis nine carries, including ing. He also ran for 54 room running the foot- mitted one turnover. Black Diamond Confer- had two passes fall in- a pair of touchdowns. yards on nine attempts. ball. The Eagles fin- Chester was flagged ence) what appeared to complete with under 10 Rayburn was also Tristin Hobeck (6 ished with 243 rushing for nine penalties and be a comfortable 29-8 seconds to play. strong, as he ran for carries, 33 yards) and yards, including 114 Vienna-Goreville five. advantage. “The last two plays 57 yards on 12 carries. Ethan Bert (3 carries, yards and a touchdown Chester will go on the “That was the big- were passes,” Belton He added a two-point 28 yards) were also by Danny Smith. road again Friday, Sep- gest play of the game said. “We batted one conversion. keys to the running Brendan Dahncke tember 21, when the for us,” said Chester down, and they threw “Drake has done a game. Bert added two added 75 rushing yards Yellow Jackets travel coach Billy Belton. “We the other one incom- great job for us,” Belton catches for 26 yards. for the Eagles. to Johnston City (1-3, needed a big play, and plete. said. “The offensive In the second half, the “Defensively in the 1-3 BDC). Rayburn gave it to us. “Credit to Vienna, line did a great job Eagles cut their defi- first half, our guys The Indians’ lone win I was talking with him they played hard in opening up holes. We cit to 21-8 in the third were getting in the was a 16-6 triumph about it after the game, the second half. They had a good day rush- quarter prior to Ray- backfield and making over Vienna-Goreville and I told him that’s controlled our offense ing, though most of it burn’s kickoff return tackles for loss,” Belton in Week 3. what big-time players and limited what we came in the first half.” for a touchdown. said. “We were defi- In regards to common do. He did a good job could do on defense.” Chester’s score in the Ethen Eggemeyer nitely the most physical opponents, Chester and of getting around the Chester bolted out of first half came when picked up 11 tackles for team in the first half. I Johnston City have edge and turning the the gates in the open- Nick Meyer connected Chester’s defense. think both teams strug- each lost to Fairfield speed on.” ing two quarters, lean- with Keith Kiner for The Yellow Jackets gled with the heat in by double-digit mar- It ended up taking ing hard on ground a six-yard touchdown tallied six tackles for the second half. We just gins, while the Yellow a couple of other big attack that accounted pass. loss, including two didn’t execute. We had Jackets boast a win plays, this time on de- for 232 rushing yards Kiner finished with apiece by Chase Colvis a bunch of penalties, over Hamilton County fense, for Chester to in the game. three catches for 31 (8 tackles) and Hobeck kind of got tired and and the Indians lost to hold on for the victory. Bollman was the cata- yards. (6 tackles). shot ourselves in the the Foxes. Salem stymies Red Bud backfield Prep football Musketeers suffer first conference defeat standings By Dan Zobel great field position. Standings after Week 4 The Red Bud Mus- They wore us down. Black Diamond Conference keteer football offense “We need some stops Overall Conf. PF PA went missing in action and to get the ball in Fairfield 4-0 4-0 206 40 during a 21-0 loss at our hands. We need to Sesser-Valier 4-0 4-0 86 34 home September 14 be more aggressive and Edwards County 3-1 3-1 96 50 against Salem, and physical.” Eldorado 3-1 3-1 104 88 coach Dave Lucht is not Cole Graham helped Chester 2-2 2-2 115 114 sure why. keep those chains mov- Carmi-White County 1-3 1-3 54 36 “It’s kind of a mys- ing for the Wildcats. Johnston City 1-3 1-3 56 110 tery,” Lucht said. “We Graham ran for 119 Hamilton County 1-3 1-3 30 114 watched the film, and yards on 19 carries, Vienna-Goreville 1-3 1-3 94 95 our blocking wasn’t including one touch- C-Z-R 0-4 0-4 26 186 bad. We didn’t do good down. Jacob Harness running the ball, but added 60 rushing yards Cahokia Conference it was a combination and a touchdown. Columbia 4-0 2-0 159 74 of things. Give credit Salem quarterback Freeburg 3-1 2-0 149 89 to (Salem’s) secondary Rylan Quinn had an Breese Central 3-1 2-1 89 69 and linebackers. They efficient night by com- Red Bud 2-2 2-1 68 74 also had some defen- pleting 8-of-12 pass- Salem 2-2 1-2 61 69 sive ends who did a es for 90 yards and a Trenton-Wesclin 1-3 0-2 89 179 pretty good job.” touchdown. His main Carlyle 0-4 0-3 48 135 Musketeer (2-2, 2-1 target was Caden Bee, Cahokia Conference) who caught five passes SIRR Mississippi quarterback Jack for 61 yards. Du Quoin 4-0 1-0 160 51 Drennan rushed for For Red Bud, Dren- Pinckneyville 3-1 1-0 75 66 107 yards on 11 carries, nan completed 10-of-17 Anna-Jonesboro 2-2 1-0 109 72 but it was a lack of passes for 103 yards. Red Bud defenders Austin Melliere (44) and Nashville 3-1 0-1 136 43 production from run- Andrew Luthy had Gavin Roche-Voss wrap up a Salem ball carrier Sparta 1-3 0-1 86 111 ning backs Seth Bass seven receptions for September 14 during the Musketeer loss. Carterville 1-3 0-1 74 117 and Austin Melliere 42 yards. that held the offense On defense, Melliere, Friday’s Matchups in check. this game. He’s kind of Part of the problem Gavin Roche-Voss and Pinckneyville (3-1) vs. Du Quoin (4-0) Bass carried the ball the equalizer we need. for the offense could Gage Baldwin each Chester (2-2) at Johnston City (1-3) seven times for nine Teams will focus on have also been a lack of had nine tackles. Red Bud (2-2) at Freeburg (3-1) yards. He also lost Bass and Melliere, and rhythm, as the Musket- Parker Van Dorn (7 Sparta (1-3) at Nashville (3-1) two fumbles. Melliere until this point, we’ve eers spent the majority tackles) picked up two had just three rush had a pretty balanced of the game playing sacks and Bass (6 tack- attempts for negative- attack. defense. les) one. Baldwin recov- County Journal’s Game Of The Week four yards. “If (Drennan) is going Salem ran 54 total ered a fumble. Through the first to get 100, it should plays on offense, while Things do not get any three weeks of the mean the others are Red Bud was limited easier for Red Bud in season, the duo had around 150, but they to 34. Week 5, when the Mus- combined to pick up didn’t break 20.” “The last two weeks keteers travel to Free- just under 77 yards per Despite Red Bud’s defensively, the num- burg (3-1, 2-0 Cahokia) game. struggles on offense, ber of points have been Friday, September 21 “We feel we have eve- the Musketeers trailed low, but we haven’t to square off with the ry bit of a 100-yard just 7-0 at halftime. forced many punts,” Midgets. rusher between Mel- Salem (2-2, 1-2 Ca- Lucht said. “(Salem) Freeburg is coming liere and Bass,” Lucht hokia) put the game killed us in time of off its first loss of the said. “I was telling the away with one touch- possession. They prob- season, a 55-28 road Pinckneyville Du Quoin coaches that if Dren- down apiece in the ably had the ball for defeat at the hands of nan gets 100 yards third and fourth quar- three out of the four undefeated Breese Ma- Coach Tod Rushing Coach Austin Hill rushing, we will win ters. quarters, and they had ter Dei. SIRR Mississippi SIRR Mississippi 2018 Record: 3-1 Vs. 2018 Record: 4-0 Big time running game...From Page 15______At Pinckneyville, September 21, 7 p.m. bit and played a little “The defense got off to Later in the game, with ers,” Dupree said. “Even When these two rivals take the field at Pinck- different front than we a slow start, but their 6:59 remaining, Sparta with the movement of neyville Friday, they will meet with winning have been playing this adjustments were out- took over on their own the football, the unit records for the first time since the 2011 season. year,” Rushing said. standing,” said Sparta 31 still trailing 21-12. was not as sharp as pos- That season was also the last time the Pinck- “We felt like our size coach Ron Dupree. On the first play of the sible. We started new neyville program made the postseason, when and Chase at middle The first of those punts drive, the Bulldogs lost men at fullback, right the Panthers finished 7-3 that year and won the linebacker could stop ended in Sparta points, the football on a bad tackle and left guard.” conference. Sparta’s dive play and when Bulldog Devar- snap that was recovered Kerry Harris paced The 2011 season is also the last time Pinckney- would give us the op- ick Lowery returned by the Panthers. Sparta in tackles with ville defeated Du Quoin. when the Panthers took portunity to put an ex- the kick 68 yards for Pinckneyville then 14. down the Indians 40-22 in Du Quoin. tra guy on the outside. a touchdown. Sparta, took over four minutes Pinckneyville quarter- This year, Pinckneyville is winning games I think we did a great though, was unable to off the clock before back Hunter Riggins with its defense. The Panthers are surrendering job tonight.” complete the two-point Fulkerson scored on a completed 2-of-4 passes just 16.5 points per game. Pinckneyville has not The Panthers made conversion and trailed one-yard rushing touch- for 31 yards. Lucas Dow- allowed more than 21 points in a single game that turnover into 21-12 with 3:17 left in the down with 2:28 on the nard, who ran for 29 this year. points seven plays later, third quarter. clock. Restoff made it yards on seven carries, The Panther offense, however, has scored just when Harris scored on The next time Pinck- 28-12 with the extra caught one pass for 18 18.8 points per contest. a three-yard touchdown neyville punted the point. yards. Both of those units will be tested against the run with 4:06 remain- ball away, Williams Sparta got one more Fulkerson and Lap- Indians, who are scoring 40 points per game and ing in the half. Restoff’s retrieved the punt for score, when Williams pin each recorded nine giving up just 12.8. point after made it 21-0. Sparta and returned it broke off a 54-yard tackles for the Panthers. Du Quoin has not been held under 31 points Sparta was able to the length of the field touchdown run with Lappin had three tack- this season, whereas Pinckneyville’s high on salvage the half on its and into the end zone, just 1:08 on the clock. les for loss and Fulker- offense is 28. next possession, when but the play was called The Bulldog two-point son two. Prediction: Du Quoin 27, Pinckneyville 14 Tony Williams scored back because of a block conversion again failed, “It’s hard to explain, Game Of The Week on a 26-yard touchdown in the back. and Sparta trailed 28-18. but there is something run on a pitch right. “We’ve had three Williams finished the to knowing how to Brought To You Exclusively By The Bulldog two-point touchdowns called back game with 130 rushing win and finish games,” conversion failed, leav- in the last few weeks yards. Keen had over Rushing said. “Last ing the score 21-6. and have not had many 60 yards on the ground week, we learned how Alan R. Farris In the second half, penalties,” Dupree said. and completed 5-of-13 to win one, and this Sparta’s defense gave “Williams had an 85- passes. week we learned how to Attorney At Law the Bulldogs a chance, yard punt return called Bradyne Cometto finish. We have to build when they forced Pinck- back. We also had a long caught three passes for on that and get better. 618-443-1947 neyville to punt the ball pass dropped. Those 45 yards. Playing hard covers up on three consecutive could have added 12 “The offense had to a lot of mistakes, and “We try to fix things that are broken and prevent things possessions. points to the score.” play without three start- our kids played hard.” from getting broken in the first place.” PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

M-C fifth, Red Bud sixth at Cahokia Conference match of Columbia, Emiline Brockland (86) of Co- Quigley, Guebert lumbia and Maddie VonDerHaar (86) of are all-conference Columbia. Other all-conference golfers were Paige The Marissa-Coulter- 2017. The team was Schalterbrand (92) of ville and Red Bud high third in 2015. Freeburg and Brooke school girls golf teams Red Bud, which was Bassler (93) of Breese each had one team sixth as a team, had Central. member earn all-con- Hope Guebert earn Following Quigley, ference honors Septem- eighth with a 91. who is a sophomore, ber 17 in the Cahokia Columbia won the con- for Marissa-Coulter- Conference match at ference with a team ville were senior Lexy North County Country score of 336. Jebron (94), junior Hai- Club in Red Bud. The top four Lady Ea- ley Krause (106) and The Lady Meteors, gles each finished in senior Maddie Parker who placed fifth as the top 10 and were (108). a team in the match, named to the all-confer- The next three Red were represented by ence team. Bud golfers after Gue- Olivia Quigley. Quigley The rest of the field From left are Marissa-Coulterville golfers Rachel Bievenue, Hailey bert, a senior, were was seventh overall was Freeburg (383), Krause, Maddie Parker, Olivia Quigley and Lexy Jebron. seniors Mandy Gant- with a score of 89. Salem (391), Breese ner (99) and Emma Marissa-Coulterville Central (396), Marissa- Casey Wagner of Co- Rounding out the best Valmeyer, Kenzie An- Siegfried (108) and placed second in the Coulterville (397) and lumbia took the top spot five scores were Lil- derson (83) of Salem, junior Amber Stengel conference in 2016 and Red Bud (418). with a 79. ly Schlemmer (80) of Mikaela Kossina (85) (120). Grade school Steeleville boys XC win at Nashville Steeleville’s Gavin race with a score of Conway (16:55.99), 1st; Liam Oliver (18:06.98), Conway topped the 85. Marion was second A.J. Stearns (17:59.59), 13th; Steven Hirte postseason scores next closest runner by at 93, while Steeleville 10th; Ronin Doi- (19:17.04), 39th; Noah nearly 10 seconds Sep- finished third with 97. ron (18:34.39), 20th; Connor (19:53.03), SIJHSAA Regional Baseball tember 17 at the boys Herrin (111) and Car- Connor Warhausen 53rd; Trent Morgen- Class S cross country Nash- terville (148) placed (18:47.45), 24th; Owen stern (20:14.05), 65th; New Athens Regional ville Invitational, and fourth and fifth. Gross (19:45.65), 52nd. James Robb (20:16.33), September 17 the Warriors finished The top also consist- Red Bud: Edward 67th. Trinity/Red Bud Catholic 9, Evansville 4 third as a team. ed of Nashville (152), Miller (18:26.39), 18th; Sparta: Isaac Sinn St. Mary’s Chester 11, Prairie du Rocher 3 Conway finished the Du Quoin (170), Red Nick Fehr (19:25.78), (17:40.26), 8th; Garrett September 18 race with a time of Bud (213), Pinckney- 42nd; Brentyn Brunk- Kempfer (20:23.15), New Athens 11, Trinity/Red Bud Catholic 1 16:55.99. ville (214) and Breese horst (19:57.65), 54th; 72nd; Dustin Loh- Steeleville 6, Marissa 5 Alex Detmer of Ma- Central (248). Issac Miller (20:04.89), man (21:06.53), 87th; St. John Chester 14, St. Mary’s Chester 6 ter Dei was a distant Sparta placed 13th 56th; Jack Simpson Lee Craig (21:08.7), St. Mark’s Steeleville 9, Red Bud Lutheran 2 second at 17:05.19. with 324. (20:14.37), 66th. 89th; Kody Kempfer September 20 Mater Dei won the Steeleville: Gavin Pinckneyville: (22:07.66), 101st. Game 7 - St. John Chester vs. St. Mark’s, 4:15 September 21 Game 8 - New Athens vs. Steeleville, 4:15 September 24 Boys golf roundup Pinckneyville girls Championship - WG 7 vs. WG 8, 4:15 Chester 181 The top four Steele- Nashville Regional Sparta 181 ville golfers were at River Challenge September 14 New Athens 188 Hunter Smith (46), The Pinckneyville St. Joseph’s total of Spring Garden 20, Tamaroa-St.Bruno 12 The Yellow Jackets Eric Stegmann (47), High School girls golf 147 between Rallo and September 17 won a playoff over Jackson Hamilton (48) team performed well Drew Neinhaus took St. Ann/TSJ/Immanuel Lutheran 20, Spring Sparta September 17 and Jared Phillips (49). September 14 at the the top spot. Garden 0 to top the Bulldogs in Chester 181 2018 River Challenge In regards to overall Pinckneyville 204 11, DeSoto 6 a match at the Sparta Pinckneyville 194 hosted by O’Fallon at team score, Pinckney- Elverado 15, Coulterville 5 Country Club. Jarrett James fired Orchards Golf Course ville was third at 346. Waltonville 3, Ewing 2 Chester’s Jarrett a 42 for Chester Sep- in Belleville. Graci McDaniel shot a September 20 James was the medal- tember 14 at Red Hawk The match featured 91 and Kally Mayo 101 Game 6 - St. Ann/TSJ/Immanuel Lutheran vs. ist with a 37. The next Golf Course in Pinck- teams from Illinois and to round out the Lady Pinckneyville 204, 4:00 three Yellow Jackets neyville, and the Yel- Missouri. Panther score. Game 7 - Elverado vs. Waltonville, 6:00 were Jacob Wingerter low Jackets won the Pinckneyville’s Sarah St. Joseph’s won the September 22 (46), Chett Andrews match. Breslin carded a 73, match with a 305. Championship - WG 6 vs. WG 7, 4:00 (48) and Jaden Mott The next three Ches- just two strokes behind O’Fallon was second (50). ter golfers were Chett Nicole Rallo of St. Jo- at 342. Class M Sparta’s top four Andrews (43), Jacob seph’s in St. Louis. Edwardsville (356) Sesser Regional golfers were Miles Wingerter (45) and Pinckneyville’s Meg- and Alton Marquette September 19 Parks (40), Drake Jaden Mott (51). an Breslin also made it (360) placed fourth and Game 1 - Christopher vs. Pinckneyville Schuline (45), Jared Pinckneyville’s top into the top 10, as she fifth. Game 2 - Sesser vs. Trico Stefani (47) and Eli four golfers were Nile tied for eighth with MICDS (361) was sixth, September 20 Bernardoni (49). Adcock (44), Logan an 81. Ursuline (376) seventh, Championship - WG 1 vs. WG 2, 4:00 Trico 167 Lindner (47), Holden The Breslin duo com- Belleville East (390) Carbondale 169 Clark (47) and Hayden bined for a 154, which eighth, Francis Howell Smithton Regional Steeleville 190 Hepburn (56). was the best top two (393) ninth, Alton (410) September 19 Cobden 260 Anna-Jonesboro 168 combination among the 10th, O’Fallon-B (423) Game 1 - Smithton vs. Sparta The Pioneers won a Pinckneyville 196 Illinois schools and the 11th and Collinsville September 20 September 17 match by Luke Lasley and Pe- second best overall. (437) 12th. Game 2 - Chester vs. Red Bud, 4:15 two points over host ter Hauser shared the September 22 Carbondale at Hickory medalist spot for An- Championship - WG 1 vs. WG 2, 2:00 Ridge Golf Course, de- na-Jonesboro Septem- Conference...From Page 15___ spite Drew Hudgins of ber 13, and the Wild- Claire Baue, who shot The other two Lady Carbondale earning cats won the smatch at a 114. Her teammate Bulldogs were Peyton SIJHSAA Regional Softball the medalist spot with Red Hawk Golf Course Class S Rylie Manker was Manker (132) and Alys- a score of 36. in Pinckneyville. right behind her at 115. sa Williams (135). DeSoto Regional Trico was led by Ed- Pinckneyville’s best September 18 die Brees, who carded golfer was Logan OLMC 11, Thompsonville 9 a 38. Peyton Lovel (41), Lindner at 43. The Elverado 10, Giant City 0 Logan Cleland (44) next three Panthers Pinckneyville 204 15, Ewing 0 and Tyler Compton were Jimmie Reiman September 20 at DeSoto (44) rounded out the (44), Nile Adcock (55) Game 4 - DeSoto vs. OLMC, 4:00 Pioneer score. and Holden Clark (55). Game 5 - Elverado vs. Pinckneyville 204, 6:00 September 24 at DeSoto Championship - WG 4 vs. WG 5, 4:30 Prep girls golf roundup Valmeyer Regional Marissa-C’ville 186 Bulldogs topped Ches- September 18 Okawville 190 ter. New Athens 5, Red Bud Lutheran 4 Red Bud 198 Sparta’s next three St. John Chester 8, Evansville 7 Lady Meteor Olivia scores were Rylie Steeleville 16, Prairie du Rocher 1 Quigley was the me- Manker (60), Claire September 19 at Valmeyer dalist, with a 39 to lead Baue (65) and Alyssa Game 4 - Valmeyer vs. New Athens Marissa-Coulterville to Williams (66). September 20 at Valmeyer the win, September 13 Chester’s top four Game 5 - St. John Chester vs. Steeleville, 4:15 at Roland Barkau Me- golfers were Saman- Pictured are Pinckneyville golfers Kally Mayo, September 21 at Valmeyer morial Golf Course. tha Eggemeyer (58), Championship WG 4 vs. WG 5, 4:15 Megan Breslin, coach Dan Breslin, Sarah Quigley was followed Alyssa Place (61), Breslin and Graci McDaniel. by teammates Hailey Emma Hathaway (69) St. Bruno/Tamaroa Regional Krause (47), Lexy Je- and Maria Nickle (74). September 18 bron (49) and Maddie Pinckneyville 164 Waltonville 9, St. Ann/TSJ/ILS 8 Parker (51). Anna-Jonesboro 211 Woodlawn 15, Coulterville/Oakdale 0 Red Bud’s top four Megan Breslin fired Marissa 10, Hoyleton/Hoffman 0 golfers were Hope a 37 September 13 at September 20 at Perry County Fairgrounds Guebert (45), Emma Red Hawk Golf Course Game 4 - Tamaroa/St. Bruno vs. Waltonville, Siegfried (49), Jes- in Pinckneyville, as 4:00 sie Deterding (52) and she led all golfers and Game 5 - Woodlawn vs. Marissa, 6:00 Mandy Gantner (52). helped the Lady Pan- September 24 at Perry County Fairgrounds Sparta 245 thers the match win. Championship - WG 4 vs. WG 5, 5:00 Chester 262 The next three Pinck- Peyton Manker fired neyville golfers were Class M a 54 September 13 at Sarah Breslin (38), Trico Regional the Sparta Country Graci McDaniel (43) September 19 Club, and the Lady and Kally Mayo (46). Game 1 - Trico vs. Chester September 20 Game 2 - Sesser-Valier vs. Pinckneyville, 4:15 September 21 Nashville girls XC meet Championship - WG 1 vs. WG 2, 4:15 Dakota Krone in a time of 20:20. earned 12th overall for Locals - Top Three Red Bud Regional Pinckneyville Septem- Pinckneyville: Da- September 18 ber 17 at the prep girls kota Krone (22:01), Dupo 9, Red Bud 8 cross country Nash- 12th; Olivia Buza September 19 ville Invitational. (23:23), 24th; Aubrey Game 2 - Okawville vs. Smithton Pinckneyville Bruns (23:34) September 21 earned 131 points for Red Bud: Calyn Championship - Dupo vs. WG 2, 4:15 fifth. Mater Dei won Hartman (23:04), 23rd; the meet with 59, and Mary Wagner (25:23), Class L Du Quoin was second 47th; Adrienne Vallett Millstadt Regional at 78. (25:40), 49th. September 19 Red Bud (232) was Steeleville: Morgan Game 1 - Waterloo vs. Millstadt, 4:15 eighth, and Steeleville Creamer (25:18), 45th; Game 2 - Sparta vs. Central, 4:15 (317) was 11th. Kadence Bockhorn September 21 Brooke Biffar of (26:54), 60th; Paige An- Championship - WG 1 vs. WG 2, 4:15 Gibault won the race derson (31:08), 79th. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 19 Flood concerns By Mike Trotter village-owned cul- In one way or anoth- verts are not lined up er, discussion about properly with a ditch recent heavy rains Issue that goes under the and flooding domi- highway. This section nated the Marissa vil- cannot be worked on lage board meeting brought to without approval of Monday. the Illinois Depart- Mayor Chad Easton forefront ment of Transporta- voiced his apprecia- tion, but Easton has tion for the work that been in contact with members of the police by recent IDOT in an effort to and street depart- find a solution. ments did on their In major news for own time to battle the flash flood the village, it was an- floodwater. nounced that the Ma- Certificates of ap- rissa Coal Festival has preciation were giv- in Marissa voted to return to the en to Marissa Police former schedule for Chief Tom Prather the event in time for and officers Don Har- the 40th anniversary ris and Levi Nellis. celebration in 2019. After the apprecia- and Sara Adams told The Coal Festival will tion and thanks, it about damage to her take place Friday, Au- COSL FFA achievements was time to address house on East Drive. gust 9 through Sun- Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA students Riley Smith and the complaints. Both seemed frustrat- day, August 11. Matthew Koester recently participated in the Section 22 VO-AG Fair at the Several residents ed with an ongoing A motion passed, Monroe County Fairgrounds. Smith showed goats and sheep. He is shown were in attendance at problem of flooding giving the Marissa above with his master showmanship award for his goats. Koester’s heifer the meeting, waiting after every big rain Chamber of Com- placed third in her age group and second in showmanship. Below are for their opportunity and wondered when merce permission to Koester and Smith with livestock. to voice their con- the village was going sell Krispy Kreme do- cerns with how Ma- to do something about nuts at the four-way rissa’s drainage sys- it. stop October 6 start- tem deals with rain- Easton stated that ing at 6:45 a.m. water and the damage the village will be A resolution passed, that floodwaters have checking drains to allowing the village done to their homes. make sure they are to apply for a park Janet Lenzo re- clear of debris and grant from St. Clair ported 20 inches of able to handle a large County. The funds water in her base- capacity of water. could be used for ment at her house on He also noted one fencing at the Khoury East Glenn Street, problem area where League diamonds. Evaluations are hot topic

By Jeff Blair otta voting no. A resolution to set In other notes, the up an annual perfor- Motion council accepted the mance evaluation for resignation of police of- supervisory personnel ficer Jamie Benbrook, in Pinckneyville drew passed by effective September some criticism from 11. Benbrook had been several city council with the police depart- members at the Sep- a narrow ment for 17 years. tember 10 meeting. The commissioners The resolution states 3-2 vote also voted to begin ac- that evaluations of su- cepting sealed bids on pervisory staff will be two city-owned proper- conducted by Mayor by the city ties. One piece of land Robert Spencer and is at 15 N. Main Street. the commissioners who council Bids for that property oversee the department must also include pro- Enter Christmas pageant the supervisor works posals for a restaurant fo r. type business. The oth- Sparta kids are en- K-3, grades 4-8, and lars will be counted as The supervisor would negotiations, the com- er is located on Hawk- couraged to enter Spar- the king and queen votes. be assessed on job per- missioners try to not ins Street. ta’s prince/princess and pageant for high school To register, pick up a formance. The recom- have annual pay raises Fire Chief Jim Gielow king/queen Christmas freshmen through sen- form from city hall. mendation of the evalu- but spread it out over a reported that personnel pageant. iors. All entry forms must ation team would then two or three-year con- in his department re- The pageant raises All who enter must be returned to city hall be presented to the en- tract period. cently completed train- money for city Christ- live in Sparta School by Thursday, Novem- tire city council. Peradotta said he ing and have been certi- mas decorations. District 140. ber 8. The main purpose of felt the entire council fied as first responders. There are four catego- Participants will do For more information, the evaluations would should be involved in The Pinckneyville ries, age 0-4, grades fundraising, and dol- call 317-0337. be to assess potential the evaluation of su- Chamber of Commerce pay raises. pervisors, not just two received approval for The pay raise is what people. several requests relat- brought criticism from Spencer said the en- ing to the October 26-27 Commissioners Kevin tire council would be Mardi Gras activities. Hicks and Sam Perad- involved in reviewing The requests were for otta. Hicks said he felt the report from the street closings to facili- that could lead to an- evaluating team. tate Mardi Gras events nual pay raises, which The resolution was and for $1,500 from the he opposes. He noted approved on a 3-2 vote, city to help with adver- that during contract with Hicks and Perad- tising. Percy signs agreement At its September 13 a plant for the purifi- In other news, the meeting, the Percy Vil- cation of wastewater board discussed the lage Board approved from their sanitary removal of three more an intergovernmental sewer utility systems. trees in the village and agreement with Steele- The towns have approved the removal ville to explore the pos- agreed to share the of one. It stands on A2 sibility of a joint sani- costs of a new plant alley and has grown tary sewer system. based on population of into some electrical According to the each community. wires. agreement, the Illinois The financial resourc- AmArbor will do the Environmental Protec- es of each town will go work for $775. tion Agency has noti- toward hiring an engi- The other two trees fied these two munici- neer and an attorney, will be discussed next palities that they will developing a feasibility month. Calm down be required to cease op- plan, researching de- The village will also Percy Head Start hosted 53 parents and children during its September erations at their sewer mographics and acquir- ordered six Christmas 13 parent meeting. Site supervisor Katina Glasco is shown modeling a lagoons and construct ing grants. decorations for $2,400. Hoberman Sphere, which is used as a calming technique in the facility. Red Bud college and career night Students and parents tation on college plan- are encouraged to at- ning at 6 and 7. tend the Red Bud High A representative from School college and ca- the Illinois Student As- reer night Monday, Oc- sistance Commission tober 1 from 6 to 7:30. will be on hand to pro- Representatives from vide financial aid as- colleges, trade intern- sistance. ships, military branch- For more information, es and technical schools call the high school will be in the gym. guidance department Jennifer Harbaugh of at 282-3826, extension SIUE will give a presen- 1302. Marissa story hour

Every third Thursday She will read “My In- of the month during the credible Body, Staying school year, the Marissa Calm” September 20. library will host a story Story hour will in- hour from 3:30 to 4:30. clude games and a sim- Most story hours will ple craft. be conducted by Carol These events are open Mercer. to all ages. PAGE 20 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 News from Tilden library Registration for new of $25 for six months. 6 p.m., children will library cards is now Senior citizens 62 and have a presentation on in progress in Tilden older will be charged fire safety and a tour until October 15. $20. Patrons will need of the fire engine and There is no fee for a to present a new li- station. Refreshments new card for residents brary card to be able to will be provided. of Tilden. The head of use the new program. The library is also the family will need to Starting October 1, the collecting plastic lids sign up and present a library will also start a for the use in making valid driver’s license homework and story hour a bench to be placed during the registration Monday and Thursday outside the library. process. from 4 to 5 p.m. Acceptable caps in- Registrants will also Kids will receive a snack clude those from medi- need to fill out a short and assistance with home- cine, drink, detergent information sheet. Non work. They will also have and softener bottles, Sparta reunions residents are also wel- a story read to them as deodorant and hair Two Sparta High School classes recently had reunions at the Sparta come to receive a li- well as work on a small spray cans, milk jugs, Lion’s Club. Above is the Class of 1983. Classmates from 35 years ago brary card for a fee of craft. and toothpaste tubes. traveled from as far as California, Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee and $10 for an individual or October 8-12 is Fire For more informa- Texas for the event. Below is the Class of 1982. These students traveled $20 per family. Prevention Week, and tion on anything about from distances of Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and The library has re- the library and the Til- the library, look on the Texas to see former their classmates. cently added a new den Fire Department Facebook page Tilden ancestry program for will join to celebrate Public Library, stop by its patrons. fire prevention. the library or call 587- The program has a fee Friday, October 10 at 1282.

Dance for C’ Hill Fire Dept. Evansville officers Modern Woodmen chicken dinner from The money will be Evansville Head Start recently selected its parent policy council members of America members 4 to 8 p.m., a raffle, used to meet fire de- and officers during its first parent meeting. Shown are officers Brandi in Campbell Hill will beverages for all ages partment training re- Throop, Ashley Higgerson, Christina Fletcher and policy council member sponsor a chicken and from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. quirements, buy equip- Corey Proctor. beer dinner and dance and Purple Toad wine ment and respond to fundraiser September tasting from 6 to 9. emergencies. Hirsch reunion 29 from 4 to midnight Live music by Fertile “With this project, eve- The 77th annual Hirsch for the Campbell Hill Soil begins at 8. ry dollar truly counts,” Woll reunion was held Volunteer Fire Depart- Up to $1,000 of the said Jim Fillinger, local September 9 in Du Quoin. ment. money raised will be Modern Woodmen volun- Leonard Norris was the The benefit, which doubled by Modern teer leader. “It’s exciting featured person in the will take place at the Woodmen through its to be involved in a project family this year. Norris Campbell Hill fire- matching fund pro- that is so important to died at age 80 in 2010. house, will include a gram. our community.” He was the bass singer in the choir at St. Johns United Church of Christ. Electronic recycling in Chester set for October 6 He worked at Kroger Chester High School lot from 9 to noon. The CRT monitors with tow- for 43 years and served composition students will event is open to the public. ers, LCD/LED flat-screen his country from 1951 to host an electronics re- Businesses and indi- televisions and moni- 1953, achieving the rank cycling drive Saturday, viduals can drop off a tors are recycled free of of sergeant. October 6 in cooperation variety of items, includ- charge. The oldest relative at with CJD E-Cycling from ing cell phones, laptops, However, CJD charges the reunion was Lois the St. Louis area. flat-screen televisions, a fee of $5 to $30 for CRT, Hirsch, 90, and the The drive will be held in networking equipment console, plasma or projec- youngest was Lincoln 148 WEST BROADWAY • SPARTA the high school parking and video game consoles. tion televisions. Pursell, 1. WWW.REPPERTSALES.COM NO SHOW DAVE David Friess wants your vote for State Representative. As a Red Bud Alderman, he collected a check paid for by taxpayers, but only showed up for work half the time.

If he missed work half the time by not showing up at City Hall in his home town of Red Bud, what would make us think he would show up for work in Springfield?

Paid for by Friends of Jerry Costello II. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website, www.elections.il.gov, or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 21

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Homeowners should disconnect and drain garden install a clean air filter and make sure all thermostats hoses before winter arrives. Water to outdoor hose bibs are working properly. should be turned off, though the valves on these out- Have fuel ready Protect your door faucets should be left open to drain. Also, outdoor Homeowners who heat their homes with oil, wood or faucets can be covered with insulating foam covers. coal should make sure they have plenty of fuel on hand The Red Cross says pipes that freeze most frequently in advance of winter. Shortages can occur, and it may home from include pipes in unheated areas, such as basements, take some time for new fuel to arrive in the midst of a attics, garages and crawl spaces. Close vents to the cold snap. outside in areas like attics and basements to limit the As a precaution, homeowners can rely on portable amount of cold air that gets indoors. Think about insulat- space heaters to fill in the heating gaps during freez- winter’s freeze ing unheated areas, as well as using pipe sleeves, heat ing temperatures. Exercise extreme caution with these Freezing temperatures may be good for ice skating or tape or wraps on exposed pipes. devices, turning them off when leaving the room and building snowmen, but sub-freezing temperatures can By opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors, remembering to avoid overloading outlets. be dangerous for the average person and your home. homeowners can allow warm air from a home to reach Cold weather often leaves people scurrying to do pipes under the sink. During extreme freezes, keep cold Protect outside whatever is necessary to safeguard themselves from water dripping from a sink to prevent pipes from freezing. Drain birdbaths, clean out downspouts and remove wa- ter from other items where water can freeze and cause the big chill, but it’s important that homeowners also Service HVAC systems protect their homes in cold weather. damage. Inspect roofing prior to the snowy season, but It’s important to ensure that heating systems are work- stay off roofs during freezing weather. Plumbing ing properly prior to the cold-weather season. It may only Remove snow shovels and other winter gear from Plumbing and pipes may be vulnerable to cold weather. take hours for the interior of a home to reach dangerously storage and make sure the items are easily accessible Frozen pipes may burst and cause substantial damage low temperatures without adequate heat. Homeown- during snowstorms. to a home, potentially causing flooding and structural ers should schedule annual checkups of furnaces and Winter’s bite can be severe. Homeowners can protect damage. water heaters. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, themselves and their properties when the freeze sets in. REDECORATE WITH COLOR! STUMP ReMOVaL New Updated Stump Grinding Equipment valspar We Can Grind Out The Stump, Paint Clean Up Woodchips And Debris, Haul In Topsoil And Plant Grass Seed. BOSTON Baldwin Filters Interior • Exterior ENTeRPRISeS & Latex • Oil • Stain Fully Insured And Bonded Praxair Gasses Anti-Rust Enamel 618-317-6699 FULLY LICENSED & INSURED • SERVING PERRY & RANDOLPH COUNTIES OVER 320 Ebbler, Inc. Backhoe And Bobcat Work DECORATOR 103 S. Second St. • Percy Please Inquire As To Other COLORS (618) 497-8341 Services That We Offer. Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm • Sat. 8am-1pm ! Teddy Boston

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Mums are Factors to perennials. When properly planted and consider cared for, they can bloom when choosing, every autumn. applying mulch omeowners may associate mulch with springtime Hlawn and garden care, but mulching in fall can benefit a lawn, as well. According to the Morton Arbo- retum in Illinois, mulch protects roots against extreme temperatures and not just those associated with summer heat waves. Mulch is often connected with its ability to help soil retain moisture during especially warm times of the year, when mulch promotes strong roots that can help lawns and plants survive periods of extreme heat. But when applied in the fall, mulch also inhibits freezing and thawing in Autumn is the prime time winter, reducing the likelihood that plants will be injured. While applying mulch in fall can be beneficial to lawns, homeowners should first consider a few factors. Timing: The Morton Arboretum notes that mulch being to tend lawns and gardens applied as winter protection should not be applied too utumn is gardening ning spots for spring bulbs sow cooler weather plants, izing in autumn helps en- early in the fall, as doing so may delay the soil freezing Aseason. That state- or other spring layouts for such as onions, garlic, sure grass will stay healthy process. Homeowners should wait until after a hard frost ment may not seem right next year, perennials won’t beans and sweet peas. throughout the winter. in the fall to apply winter mulch. In many places, hard to those who think of the be overlooked or covered frost will not appear until late fall. Rake and compost. Add mulch and com- Texture: The arboretum recommends medium-textured spring as the peak time over. Rake the leaves and gath- to care for lawns and gar- post to the garden. Re- mulch. Fine particles may pack down and retain moisture Prune shrubs. Look er grass clippings to add to plenish spent soil with that will evaporate before it reaches the plant roots. Ma- dens. However, autumn at shrubs and trees and the compost pile. is an ideal time to get into mulch and compost so terials that are too coarse may be incapable of holding cut out dead or diseased Plant spring bulbs. Get garden beds will be revi- sufficient amounts of water to benefit the soil. the garden and ensure that wood. flowers, trees and garden tulips and other spring talized for spring planting. Nutrients: Humus is an organic component of soil that beds will over-winter suc- Clean up borders. Weed bulbs ready for planting forms when leaves and other plant materials decompose. and tidy up borders and so they’ll burst with color Prune hedges. Tidy up Organic mulches provide humus and decompose over cessfully. hedges, as they won’t be A number of things make lawn edging. next year. time, adding nutrients into the soil. The Morton Arboretum growing much more this recommends that homeowners use organic mulch that autumn a prime gardening Install pavers or rock Dig up herbs. Relocate year. season. The cooler days herbs like parsley or basil was composted or treated prior to application so any walls. Embrace the cooler weeds, insects or microorganisms are killed. of fall enable gardeners temperatures to work on to indoor gardens. Other- Clean and store equip- Application: Correct application of the mulch is es- to spend ample time out- labor-intensive projects, wise, strip all leaves and ment. Clean, sharpen and sential. Applying too much mulch can adversely affect doors without the threat of such as putting in a gar- freeze for storage during oil all equipment, storing lawns, plants and soil. In addition, excessive application blazing heat. In addition, den bed, retaining wall or winter. lawn and garden tools soil harbors a lot of re- properly so they are ready can cause decay and make lawns and plants more vul- walkway. Consider mums. Chry- sidual warmth in autumn. for spring and not lying out nerable to disease. Homeowners uncertain about when santhemum plants are Also, the colder tempera- Remove spent summer all winter. and how to apply mulch in the fall can consult with a lawn perennials. While they look tures haven’t yet arrived veggies. Take out veg- Autumn may not seem care professional to devise a plan that ensures their lawns beautiful in pots, if planted, in autumn, nor have the etable garden plants that like gardening season, but and gardens hold up against winter weather. maintained and winterized, leaves completely fallen, have already bloomed and there are plenty of lawn Mulch may be widely associated with spring lawn care, they can bloom every fall. making fall a prime time borne fruit. Tidy up veg- and garden tasks to tend but applying mulch in the fall can benefit lawns and to assess what’s already etable gardens and start to Fertilize the lawn. Fertil- to during this time of year. garden, too. in the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to address planting for next year. Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on these areas this fall. Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when plan- PAGE 24 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 FALLHOME Design a more functional pantry Get informed about However, not every home layout allows energy audits for this setup. Some homeowners need Overconsumption of energy is a problem that plagues to move storage pantries into the ga- many homeowners. Wasting energy can hurt homeown- rage, basement or mud/laundry room. ers’ bottom lines and the planet, but many homeowners aren’t aware just how much energy their homes are Various factors should be consid- consuming and even wasting. That’s why a home energy ered before placing a pantry outside a audit can be so important. kitchen. What is the climate? Will food A home energy audit or assessment investigates just spoil? Is there a possibility that vermin how much energy a home consumes so homeowners can or insects can infiltrate the room and make their homes more energy efficient. Audits identify access food? These factors will dictate where energy is being wasted and can offer suggestions whether to have closed cabinets, air- to fix the problem. tight bins or open shelves or if other The U.S. Department of Energy advises that the aver- modifications must be made to the room age U.S. household consumes around 90 million BTUs in prior to building. a year. Of the energy used in homes, nearly 50 percent goes to heating and cooling. Water heating, appliances, Choose the type of pantry electronics and lighting account for the remaining con- Accessibility is essential in a pantry. sumption. Consumers can save between 5 and 30 percent Everything should be easily reached on home energy bills by getting a home energy audit and making the adjustments advised by auditors. and grabbed as needed without having There are two types of energy audits: professional and to move too many things. Ideally, foods do-it-yourself. Professional auditors will go room-to-room should be arranged in a single layer so to assess a home’s energy use. Typical testing includes all items can be viewed at a glance. thermographic scans and infrared cameras to determine any homeowners wish they had more storage Shelves of various depths and heights can accommo- space, and kitchens are one area where people air leakage and insulation; a blower door test, which de- M date items of different sizes. Adjustable shelves are ideal pressurizes the home and simulates the effect of a 20 mph seemingly can always use more. because they can be modified as foods change. Sliding wind to find air leaks; and watt meter measurements to test Despite a desire for more kitchen space, until recently, drawers can improve reach in cabinets. energy usage by various devices throughout the house. kitchen pantries fell out of favor. Builders and architects In smaller spaces, French door-style reach-in cabinets Before an auditor comes to the house, homeowners may have thought that close proximity to supermarkets, are convenient and flexible. In complete kitchen remod- can make a list of any problems or concerns they want to as well as multi-use cabinets in kitchens would offset the els or new constructions, walk-in pantries offer the most discuss with the auditor. The auditor also may interview need for pantries. But according to a recent survey from space and flexibility. the homeowner to learn about how the home normally runs the National Association of Home Builders, a kitchen and can analyze energy bills to determine typical energy pantry is the most desirable kitchen feature for buyers Must-have features consumption. Windows, doors, HVAC systems, insulation, in the market for a new home. Pantries serve different functions in different homes. fireplaces, and lighting fixtures all may be assessed during a professional audit. According to a 2016 survey from ReportLinker, 98 For the bulk shopper, a pantry with plenty of room for percent of Americans say cooking at home is their pre- Even though a professional audit is usually the best way large items will be needed. to determine where a home is losing energy, homeowners ferred way to prepare a meal. Despite the wide array Lighting can be beneficial in all pantries. Lights can of restaurants, prepared meals and fast food options can conduct their own audits to detect and fix problems. improve visibility when trying to locate items. Others Locating and sealing air leaks, addressing inadequate nearby, more than one-third of people cook at home prefer an outlet for charging hand-held vacuums or ventilation, checking that insulation levels and vapor bar- daily, with nearly 50 percent cooking between three and other small appliances. Counter space in the pantry riers are at recommended levels, and inspecting HVAC six days a week. enables homeowners to unload groceries directly onto systems should be part of any DIY audit. If a heating/ In order to accommodate for spending more time in the pantry shelves. cooling unit is more than 15 years old, the DOE suggests kitchen, homeowners are directing additional attention For pantries located outside of the kitchen, built-in having it replaced with a newer, energy-efficient unit. to kitchen preparation and storage features. In fact, one freezers can maximize storage possibilities, especially An energy audit can identify areas around a home where recent trend in kitchen renovations is creating custom- for those who freeze-and-eat after bulk shopping ven- improvements can be made to reduce energy consump- designed pantries. tures. tion and waste. 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ble, but can be remedied faster rate. Avoid scratch- Test any cleanser in a with a baking soda paste ing and exercise caution discreet area first. left to sit for a couple of when using knives or sharp Tile hours, advises Angie’s objects around marble. Cleaning tile counter- Caring for kitchen List. Wipe up oils, acids Laminate tops requires getting into and soda promptly to One of the more budget- crevices along the grout avoid stains, and follow friendly materials, lami- lines. A toothbrush and a advised sealing routines. nate countertops can be mildew-fighting cleaner Marble fabricated to mimic the or bleach diluted with countertops Marble is a natural stone look of natural stone, wood water is advised. Also, that is porous and will need or even quartz. Laminate unglazed tiles need to itchen remodels are Quartz countertops are ite countertops offer a to be resealed periodi- is less resistant to dam- be sealed yearly. Some Ka popular home im- nearly maintenance-free high-end look that adds cally. Because marble has age than other materials soap may leave residue, provement project that and resistant to stains, instant value to a kitch- high levels of the mineral and will need a gentle which can be removed help homeowners recoup scratches and even heat. en. Natural variations in calcite, it can be reactive touch. Never use abrasive with a solution of vinegar large percentages of their Quartz will not need to be granite give each kitchen when acids come in con- cleansers, scouring pads and water. initial investments at re- sealed like natural stone a custom look. To keep tact with it, and etch marks or steel wool when clean- Check with the manu- sale. A kitchen remodel and can be cleaned using granite countertops clean, may appear. 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Darrough 1 ARMDD S/D Consid- $103,093 SE Sec 7 6-6 Consider- Servant S/D FOR PERRY Trust & Mary Jean eration $60,000 Robert A. Neal & Mar- ation $75,000 Barbara Koester & COUNTY­ Darrough Trust to Patricia Ann Pillers jorie C. Neal to Robert Barbara Korves & Barbara A. Koester Josh Gross Leonard R. Kempfer, to Adam Lee Diercks A. Neal, John Michael Eugene Stamm to Ty- Declaration of Trust County Clerk Deborah S. Kempfer & & Kevin B. Diercks Neal & Kathy I. Neal Lt son M. Russell & Eliza- to Diane Koester By- & Recorder Adam R. Kempfer Lts Consideration $84,000 9 Blk 1 Knollwood S/D beth A. Moll SE SW Sec ron & Steven G. Koes- WARRANTY DEEDS 1 & 2 Blk 1 MIDICKEY; Wanda K. Long & David J. Diewald, 30 4-8 Consideration ter SW SE Sec 8 4-8 Betty Culver & Theo- Lts 1 & 2 Blk 18 Dickey Joshua L. Long to Sara Antonia K. Diewald, $102,000 William J. Spreitler dore R. Culver to Ron- 3rd S/D Consideration L. Long SE SE Sec Wayne A. Diewald & Bradley A. Wylie & to David B. 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New hunting and trapping regulations A history of There are several new Crossbows fletched bolts has not been tanned. Are Allowed - conservation regulations in place for the or arrows of New for this hunting sea In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a proclama- 2018-19 hunting and trap- Archery deer not less than 14 son is that green hides can tion that declared the first National Hunting and Fishing ping season in Illinois. and turkey hunt- inches. be possessed year-round Day, but its history goes back many years before that. Hunting Attire ers are able to Green with a valid hunting or trap- Hides According the the NFHD website, more than 100 Deer hunters are now able use crossbows ping license. In regards to years ago, hunters and anglers were among the earli- to wear solid blaze pink for hunting Trap Tagging - material, including caps and seasons trapping fur- and Checking est and most vocal supporters of conservation and sci - beginning bearing mam- entific wildlife management. hats, when hunting, in addi In regards to trap tagging These sportsmen recognized that development and mals, which tion to solid blaze orange. October and checking requirements, An upper outer garment 1. are consid- unregulated use of wildlife was putting many species in there is an additional law with at least 400 square A cross- ered to be a danger of extinction. that concerns trappers. inches of blaze orange or bows badger, bea- President Theodore Roosevelt, who was an avid pink must be worn to hunt must ver, bobcat, You must mark or tag all hunter, led the movement that called for restricting the have a coyote, gray traps (used in the taking commercial slaughter of wildlife through sustainable deer and to track wounded - deer during all firearm deer mini- fox, mink, of furbearing mammals) use of fish and game, creating fishing and hunting li seasons. It must also be mum muskrat, with metal tags or inscribe censes and lobbying for taxes on sporting equipment to worn by individuals accom- draw opossum, rac- in lettering the name and provide funds for state conservation agencies. panying youth during youth weight coon, red fox, address of the owner or the After these rules were implemented, populations of firearm deer hunts. of 125 river otter, name and customer identi- white-tailed deer, elk, antelope, turkey and wood ducks striped fication number issued by began to recover. Camouflage blaze orange pounds, a minimum overall skunk, weasel - or pink material does not length of 24 inches, a work- and woodchuck, a green the Department of Natural Sportsmen also worked vigorously to rehabilitate mil meet the requirements. ing safety and be used with hide is any hide or pelt that Resources. lions of acres of wild habitat that had been damaged by unregulated use. Ira Joffe, owner of Joffe’s Gun Shop in Pennsylva- Big Buck, Turkey, nia, made the suggestion in 1970 to create an Outdoor Order Pins Online Sportsmen Day in appreciation of the years of conser- Duck & More! vation efforts. In 1971, legislation was introduced in both houses of 2006 - 2018 Available Now Congress to declare a national outdoor recreation day $5 Each based on Joffe’s idea. Nixon signed the proclamation May 2, 1972. ORDER ONLINE AT Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every Septem- ber, NHFD remains the largest outdoor sports day in www.ilcf.org the nation. PAGE 30 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

HUNTING & FISHING Gear up for hunting season Hunting & Trapping Big game and migratory vital in many different bird hunting is a billion-dollar applications. re- Season Dates mov industry that attracts mil- Trail markers/light - DEER Youth: Quail: lions of enthusiasts across strips able March 30-31 November 3-January 15 small Archery: North America. According to Hunters and outdoor April 6-7 Statistics Brain, 12.5 million enthusiasts can mark their items or- October 1-November 15 Hungarian Partridge: people over the age of 16 way to a hunting spot or tree ganizer. November 19-28 November 3-January 15 hunt annually, and 220 mil- stand and see the path in December 3-January 20 WATERFOWL Rabbits: lion days are spent hunting the dark thanks to illumi- Swive- Teal: November 3-February 15 each year. nated light strips. This ling bi- or Firearm: November 16-18 September 8-23 Woodcock: Hunters provide a neces- helps avoid getting lost tripod November 29-December Rail: October 21-December 4 sary service besides keep- at dusk and dawn. A small tripod can 2 September 8-November Squirrels: ing game animal numbers Hunting apparel 16 within reason. They are Hunting apparel in- help hunters Muzzleloader: August 1-February 15 the eyes and ears on the cludes coats, pants, stay on mov- November 29-December Snipe: (Closed During Firearm Deer Season) ground, and help inform waders, boots, hats, ing game and 2 September 8-December Crow: 23 wildlife management deci- gloves, and much more. remain steady for December 7-9 October 28-February 28 sions. Hunting also gener Depending on the game the shot. Pivoting or swive - - Special CWD: Ducks, Mergansers & ates benefits from hunter- to be hunted, attire will be ling action keeps a hunter’s December 27-30 Coots: FURBEARER supported organizations like patterned in camouflage movement smooth and on January 18-20 November 10-January 8 TRAPPING conservation groups, habitat to blend into surroundings target. Canada Geese (Early Season): Racoon, Opossum, enhancement services and or blaze orange or pink to Binoculars Late Anterless Only set hunters apart and make September 1-15 Striped Skunk, restoration outfits. Every hunter can benefit (Firearms): Weasels, Mink, Hunters require certain them more visible to fellow from a good set of binocu- December 27-30 Canada Geese: Muskrat, Fox (Red & gear to ensure safe and outdoorsmen. Deer cannot November 10-January 31 lars. High-quality binoculars January 18-20 Gray), Coyote, Badger productive trips. Here are distinguish color, so bright Light Geese & Brant: and Bobcat: will feature glare- and fog- Youth Firearm: some must-have items for orange is commonly worn resistant lenses. November 10-January 31 November 10-February during deer season. Sales October 6-8 15 any hunter’s packing list. Tree stand Hunting knife associates from popular November 16-18 White Fronted Geese: No hunting expedition is A tree stand platform gives November 10-January 31 Beaver & River Otter: outdoor equipment retailers hunters the advantage of **No hunter, regardless of the November 10-March 31 complete without a quality can advise about appropri- quantity or type of permits in his/ Conservation Order an elevated position, which her possession, may harvest more knife, which is an invalu- ate attire. Considerations to Light Geese: Woodchuck: offers better vantage points than two antlered deer during a June 1-September 30 able tool. Knives come in habitat and weather should and keeps them out of the year, including the youth, archery, February 1-March 31 different sizes. Many hunt- be made. muzzleloader and firearm seasons. scent line of prey. Tree For this harvest limit, deer seasons Youth Waterfowl: ers carry a fixed blade knife Storage pack are in the same year if their November 3-4 FURBEARER to field dress a kill and for Hunters require a light- stands should be coupled opening dates are within the same with safety harnesses. HUNTING self-defense against larger weight, accessible pack 12-month period that begins July 1. animals. Every day carry that provides easy-to-reach Investing in quality hunt- Racoon, Opossum, Fox (Red & Gray) and knives, or EDCs, also are storage. A variety of options ing equipment can make another sound investment. for a higher success rate TURKEY UPLAND GAME Bobcat: are available, and there are November 10-February EDCs may be paired with even models that have a and greater comfort while Shotgun: Doves: October 20-28 September 1-14 15 other gadgets to form a tree stand work shelf, rifle engaging in this popular (Closed During Firearm Deer Season) handy multitool, which is and bow mount, as well as a December 26-January 9 hobby. Archery: Coyote & Striped Skunk: October 1-January 20 Pheasants: Year Round (Closed During Firearm Deer Season) November 3-January 15 License and permit vendors (Closed During Firearm Deer Season) Jackson County Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville Kevin’s Archery, Ava TJ’s Liquor, Pinckneyville Check-In Deer Harvest Online At Wade’s Bait & Tackle, Ava Triple L Guns, Pinckneyville Frank’s Bait Shop, Gorham Tamaroa Bait & Feed, Tamaroa Cardinal Corner, Grand Tower Randolph County www.dnr.illinois.gov Kinkaid Marina, Murphysboro ACE Hardware, Chester Rural King, Murphysboro Rowald Hardware, Chester Rose’s Boat, Murphysboro Walmart, Chester Come Taste What Thousands Of Hunters Already Enjoy! City Clerk, Red Bud Perry County N&B Fuel, Red Bud Jones & Son Guns, Du Quoin Buchheit, Sparta Walmart, Du Quoin Walmar, Sparta Deer Processing Kellerman Feed, Pinckneyville WSRC, Sparta Many Venison Items Including: Mann’s Sporting Goods, Pinckneyville Steeleville Liquor, Steeleville Italian Sausage (Link/Bulk) - Pork Sausage (Link/Bulk) Jalapeno & Cheddar Bratwurst OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-5PM Summer Sausage (10 Different Varieties) 3763 Crocus Rd. - Pinckneyville Smokies (4 NEW Varieties- Including Old Fashioned Smokies) 4.5 Miles West Of Pinckneyville On Rte. 154 Quality Cheddar Cheese Hot Dogs Or Jalapeno & Cheddar Hot Dogs Triple Processing Deer Bacon - Plus All Our Other Great Items is as important For The Do-It-Yourselfers... to us as We Have All The Supplies You Need!!! GUNS,LLC hunting is L to you! Casings - Seasonings - Pork - Etc. GUNSMITHING WENNEMAN Meat Company 7415 State Rte. 15 • St. Libory • (618) 768-4328 800-642-7935 Mark Lunnemann 618.521.2067 Mon.- Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 4pm • Sun. 9am-2pm Cindy Lunnemann 618.521.3854 Mark Lunneman Jr. 618.318.1272 Visit Our Website www.wenneman.com Southern Illinois’ The Armory Largest Gun Shop Gun Shop Expanded Inventory 2,000 Guns In Stock Guns • Ammunition • MREs OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9Am-5Pm Military Surplus • Knives • Bayonets Monday - Friday 10-6 • Saturday 10-4 HICK’S TRADING STATION 1406 State Rte. 13/127 • Pinckneyville 4952 State Rte. 13 • Pinckneyville • (618) 357-2583 (618) 559-0424 Deer Processing Normal Processing Includes Skinning, Cutting Steaks, Grinding Deer Burger, Wrapping $ Loins & Packaging We Strive To Provide Prompt, Professional90 Service & Quality Processing For Beef, Hogs & Deer Etzold Hwy. 61 South • Perryville, MO One Mile Past City Park ~ Watch For Signs 573-547-6815 OR 573-547-1373 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 31

HUNTING & FISHING

Fall trout fishing Fishing Locations The 2018 fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oc- Fishing licenses Baldwin Lake • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily tober 20 at 59 ponds, lakes and streams throughout Illinois. Limit • Blue Catfish Area fall trout locations include Derby Lake at the World • Crappie - 25 Fish Daily Limit • Bluegill (Poor Population) Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta and the • Largemouth Bass 5 Fish Under Fishing licenses can be purchased Randolph County Lake. • Channel Catfish 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit • Flathead Catfish online through the IDNR website at Super Lake Nine sites will start October 6 with the fall catch-and-release • Hybrid Striped Bass (Poor fly fishing season. Population) 3 17”+ Fish Daily Limit • Bluegill - 25 Fish Daily Limit www.dnr.illinois.gov Those sites include ones located in the counties of Jo • Largemouth Bass (Poor • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily Daviess, Kankakee, Ogle, Adams, Cass, Hancock, Morgan, Population) 6 18”+ Fish Daily Limit Limit or by calling DNR Direct toll-free at • Crappie - 25 Fish Daily Limit Sangamon and St. Clair. • Redear Sunfish • Smallmouth Bass (Poor • Largemouth Bass 5 Fish Under 1-888-6PERMIT The site in St. Clair is Willow Lake at the Peabody River Population) 6 18”+ Fish Daily Limit 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit King State Fish and Wildlife Area. • Muskellunge* A license is required for fishing in all No trout can be kept during the fly fishing-only period, but Kinkaid Lake - anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular fall • Bluegill - (Poor Population) Randolph County Lake Illinois waters, including lakes, reser • Bluegill trout season October 20. • Channel Catfish • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily voirs, rivers and streams. Licenses are • Crappie - 25 9”+ Fish Daily Limit Anyone attempting to take trout before the legal harvest Limit • Flathead Catfish not required for anglers who are under season opening will be issued citations. • Crappie • Largemouth Bass - 3 16”+ Fish • Largemouth Bass - 3 15”+ Fish All anglers, including those using fly fishing gear who intend Daily Limit the age of 16, blind or disabled anglers, Daily Limit to release fish caught before October 20, must have a valid • Muskellunge* - 1 48”+ Fish Daily • Rainbow Trout** or residents on active military service. fishing license and an inland trout stamp unless they are Limit • Redear Sunfish under the age of 16, blind, disabled or are an Illinois resident • Redear Sunfish • Walleye - 6 14”+ Fish Daily Limit on leave from active duty in the armed forces. • Smallmouth Bass - 3 16”+ Fish Daily Limit The daily catch limit is five. • Walleye - 6 14”+ Fish Daily Limit Sparta Reservoir North • Bluegill Pinckneyville City Lake • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily Illinois code of Limit • Bluegill - (Poor Population) • Crappie • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass - 6 15”+ Fish • Crappie - (Poor Population) angling ethics Daily Limit • Flathead Catfish • Redear Sunfish Recreational fishing in Illinois is not only an important lei- • Largemouth Bass sure activity, but also a vital part of our economy. A survey • Redear Sunfish Sparta Reservoir South conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated • Bluegill - 15 Fish Daily LImit PYRAMID PARk that 873,000 anglers fished in Illinois, and the associated • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily dollars spent on fishing trips totaled $774 million. With Blue Wing Lake Limit those kinds of numbers, it is in all of our best interest to • Bluegill - 25 Fish Daily Limit • Crappie keep the waters in Illinois healthy and our fisheries stable • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily • Largemouth Bass - 6 15”+ Fish for generations to come. Limit Daily Limit • Crappie - 25 Fish Daily Limit To increase the awareness of the important role we all play • Hyrbrid Striped Bass Sparta T Lake in protecting our fisheries, anglers are asked to embrace a • Largemouth Bass 5 Fish Under Code of Angling Ethics to serve as a reminder that we are 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit • No Information Available the stewards of our valuable aquatic resources. Canvasback Lake WORlD SHOOTIng ANGLERS PLEDGE TO: • Bluegill - 25 Fish Daily Limit COMPlEX Have a valid fishing license for all members of your party. • Channel Catfish - (Poor Population) 6 Fish Daily Limit - Derby Lake Understand and follow state and lake-specific regulations. - • Crappie - 25 Fish Daily Limit • Bluegill - 15 Fish Daily LImit Compliance to regulations directly plays a role in sustain • Largemouth Bass - 5 Fish Under • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily ing a healthy recreational fishery and benefits fishing for 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit Limit the future. • Muskellunge * • Crappie - 10 10”+ Fish Daily Limit Strive to keep the watershed clean and minimize the im- • Redear Sunfish - 25 Fish Daily • Largemouth Bass - 1 18”+ Fish Limit Daily Limit pact you may have when fishing. Avoid degrading stream Goldeneye Lake • Rainbow Trout - Spring & Fall and lake banks and properly dispose of debris and trash, Seasons • Black Crappie - 25 Fish Daily including monofilament line. Limit - East Lake Respect property and share waters respectfully with • Bluegill - 25 Fish Daily Limit • Bluegill - (Poor Population) 15 others. • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily Fish Daily Limit Avoid the introduction of aquatic nuisance species to Limit • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily • Largemouth Bass 5 Fish Under Limit protect the integrity of Illinois lakes and streams. Prevent 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit • Crappie - 10 10”+ Fish Daily Limit the transport of unwanted plants, fish, and other aquatic • Muskellunge * • Largemouth Bass - 1 18”+ Fish animals by thoroughly cleaning all recreational equipment • Redear Sunfish - 25 Fish Daily Daily Limit and disposing of live bait in the trash. Limit • Rainbow Trout** Practice best handling guidelines for catch-and-release Greenwing Lake - RV Lake fishing. Fish should be released with minimal harm to help • Bluegill - (Poor Population) 25 • Bluegill - 15 Fish Daily Limit ensure post-release survival and promote healthy fish Fish Daily Limit • Crappie - 10 10”+ Fish Daily Limit • Channel Catfish - 6 Fish Daily • Largemouth Bass - 1 18”+ Fish populations. Limit Daily Limit Keep no more fish than needed for consumption. • Crappie - 25 Fish Daily Limit Take care when anchoring to minimize damage to the • Largemouth Bass - 5 Fish Under 14” & 1 Over 18” Daily Limit *Please report tagged Muskie to aquatic environment. Be aware that there may be nesting IDNR at 618-687-4546 or email fish close to the shore during the spawning season. • Walleye [email protected]. Preserve the sport fishing tradition by sharing knowledge, Mallard Lake ** Fall trout fishing season open skills, techniques and ethics. Help others to understand • Bluegill - 25 Fish Daily Limit October 20, 2018. sound fishery conservation practices.

Youth Firearm Deer Hunting ILLINOIS LAND IS IN DEMAND WE ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING HUNTING & FARMLAND LISTINGS IN YOUR AREA. Contest PERRY CO. IL - 131 m/l acres, this farm offers the ideal combination of farmland, hunting land and income possibilities and is enrolled in a Timber Management plan for 93 acres. $478,150 Sat - Mon, October 6 - 8 WASHINGTON CO. IL - 50 m/l acres, a beautiful farm with private In Conjunction With The lake, income producing tillable, timber, pole barn with workshop and 2018 Illinois Youth Firearm Shotgun Season Only *Must have a valid 2018 Youth Tag To Participate! office, and brick 3 Bed, 2.5 home. $465,000 WASHINGTON CO. IL - 20 m/l acres, a very secluded acreage with a No Cost To Enter beautiful brick home, 2 ponds, pasture, tillable acres, a metal barn, an To Enter Contest: alarm system, and good hunting opportunities. $449,000. Bring Harvested Deer To Kevins Archery Center Check-In & Register PERRY CO. IL - 40 m/l acres, a year-round creek helps to hold area wildlife while you earn income off the tillable acres for a nice return on Not A Big Buck Or Doe Contest your investment. $156,000 The Size Of The Deer Does NOT Matter Everyone Who Checks In A Deer PERRY CO. IL - 80 m/l acres, a great property with potential income Is Eligible For The Prize Drawing from tillable ground for a return on investment that has harvested some big buck in recent years. $360,000 Prize Drawing To Be Held Monday, October 8 @ 9:00 PM, PERRY CO. IL - 203 m/l acres, this is your chance to own a large, diverse farm to hunt wildlife, pasture some livestock, generate tillable Kevins Archery Center* *Need not be present to win income, and build your dream home in the country. $922,500 Prizes Include: PERRY CO. IL - 295 m/l acres, this farm with water, wildlife, pasture for Shotgun, Hoyt Bow, cattle, tillable bottom ground acres for income offers a great combination Shoulder Mount, & Others of a solid investment opportunity. $1,327,000 Check-In Times Saturday, Sunday, & Monday PERRY CO. IL - 498 m/l acres, a top-notch cattle operation, outdoor 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM recreation, potential tillable income, and timber for area wildlife for & hunting experiences galore. $1,980,000 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM RANDOLPH CO. IL - 211 m/l acres, great hunting and an outstanding For Official Rules & return on your investment when you own this income producing farm More Information Contact: of tillable and mature timber. $949,000 First State Bank Of Campbell Hill Kevins Archery Center PERRY CO. IL - 40 m/l acres, choose one of many awesome locations 114 West Front Street 305 Get Serious Street Campbell Hill, IL 62916 Ava, IL 62907 on this farm to build your home or cabin for weekend getaways and (618) 426-3396 (618) 534-7810 enjoy the quiet peaceful country setting to relax. UNDER CONTRACT

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Ken & dave real estate & Personal Property Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Saturday, October 6 • 9:00am 11518 Race St. (Darmstadt), Lenzburg PUBLIC NOTICE - GENERAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING DATES OPEN HOUSE Public notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article 19A of Monday, September 24 •5-6:30pm the Election Code, that Early Voting in Randolph County will be conducted on the following dates at the Randolph REAL ESTATE: 2 Story Home, Living Room, Kitchen/ County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois prior to the Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms Upstairs, 1 Bedroom Down- November 6, 2018 General Election. stairs, Cellar, Well Water, Septic Tank, Gas Furnace, Cen- tral Air, City Water Is Assessable, Large Pole Barn, Situ- DATES ated On 17 Lots, Approx. 2.37 Acres +/-. The Furnace And Thursday, September 27 – Friday, September 28 Air Conditioning Is Approx. 1-Year-Old And The Siding 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. And Windows Are Approx. 4 Years Old. St. Clair County, Monday, October 1 – Friday, October 5 Marissa School District. Taxes Will Be Prorated To The Date Of Closing. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Real Estate Terms: Real Estate Terms: $5000.00 Nonrefundable Tuesday, October 9 – Friday, October 12 Down Payment Day Of Sale, Balance Due In 30 Days. Property Is 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Being Sold In As Is Condition. Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19 Personal Property Of: The late Ralph & Alice Kurtz 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Administrators: Mike Kurtz & Richard Kurtz Monday, October 22 – Friday, October 26 For Full List & Color Photos Go To Our Website www.auctionzip.com #16120 Lunch Stand Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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. Monday, October 29 – Friday, November 2 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gutjahr (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 Auction Service, LLC Cell (618) 317-4843 Saturday, November 3 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 Monday, November 5 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] Pat Laramore Randolph County Clerk 618-826-5000 - 191 SUNDAY, SEPT. 23 • 9:30am 419 Hillcrest Drive, Waterloo CARLA & ROBERT EHLERS REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY REAL ESTATE, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS: 2 Roll Top Desks, Egg Baskets, Wooden High Ken & dave real estate & Chair, Old School Desks, Crock, Pitcher Pump, Pyrex Bowls, Glass Butter Churn, Lawn Jarts, Wooden Boxes, Personal Property Sadd Irons, Lots Of Glassware, Quilts, Child’s Rocker, Singer Treadle Sewing Machine, Love Seat, Bedroom Set, Saturday, September 22 • 9:00am Chest Of Drawers, King Size Adjustable Bed, Buffet, Knick 1206 W. Shawneetown Trail, Steeleville SUNDAY, september 23 • 9:30AM Knacks, Jars, Plant Stands, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, 1206 Old Baldwin Road, New Athens Electric Range, Bell Collection, Bookcase, Flower Arrange- REAL ESTATE TO BE OFFERED AT 11AM: Tract I: 3 ments, Tins, Bench Grinder, Lots of Hand & Garden Tools, Bedroom Ranch-Style Home, Kitchen, Dining Room, Full REAL ESTATE (To Be Offered At 1pm): This Home Tool Boxes, Outside Security Lights, Iron Wheels, Exten- Basement, Baseboard Heat, Central Air-Conditioning, One Is A 4 Bedroom Split Level On 1 Acre w/An Adjoining sion Cords, Poly Lawn Carts, Stihl Power Tools, Live Trap, Car Attached Garage, 2 Car Detached Garage, Beautiful Approximate .75 Acre Of Land. The Home Has An Exercise Equipment, Lots of Misc. Shade Trees, Very Nice Yard, City Water And Gas, Situated Updated Kitchen (Stainless Side-By-Side Refrigerator/ On 2 Lots. Freezer, Microwave, Oven And Warming Stove, Flat Top OWNER: kathleen rubemeyer Tract II: Nice Large Lot With Shade Trees And Pole Barn. Electric Range) w/Marble Cabinet Tops And Breakfast Tract III: Tracts 1 And 2 Combined As One Unit. Website: vossauctions.com Bar, Dining Room, Living Room, 4 Bedrooms, Back Deck, Real Estate Terms: 10% Non-Refundable Down Payment Day Of 2 1/2 Bathrooms, Family Room, Garage Converted To Action Auction Associates Sale, Balance In 30 Days Or Upon Delivery Of The Deed. Taxes Tim Voss Will Be Prorated To The Date Of Closing. Owner Reserves The Shop And 2 Car Carport Wayne Voss Mark Voss TERMS: 10% Down Day Of Auction Remainder Due At Closing, (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 Right To Accept Or Reject Any Or All Bids. Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 TOY TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS: Approx. 30 Days. Taxes Pro-Rated To Date Of Closing. Any Case 580 E Back- Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over hoe, Tyco Train Set, Standard Gas Pump, Texaco Tanker Prior Promoted Material. Ship With Box, IH 826 Gold Demonstrator, IH 1456 Gold Attorney: Carla Ehlers, New Athens, 618-972-8043 Estate OF CYRUS & IONA KELLER Demonstrator, IH 1066 5 Millionth, JD 2846 Threshing Machine, Farmall F20, Ford Golden Jubilee, JD 3010, Case ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Westinghouse Millennium Steam Engine, Oliver 1855, IH C, Farmall H w/ Refrigerator, Oak Curved China Cabinet, Pie Safe-Tin AUCTION Farmer, Oliver 70 Row Crop, Ford 8N w/Dearborn 2 Bot- Sides & Front, Eastlake Parlor Table, Oak Round Table, tom Plow, IH W9, IH 966, Barge Wagon, Manitou Concrete Ridgeway Grandfather Clock, Sessions Gingerbread Saturday, September 22 • 9:00am Truck, Case VAC, Massey Harris 44, JD D On Steel, JD Mantel Clock, Cane Seat Sewing Rocker, Chairs, Granite Perry County Fairgrounds Tractor w/Loader, IH 1586, IH 1566, JD 70, JD Waterloo Coffee Pot, Cast Iron Skillets, Popcorn Poppers, Mantel 1041 Secretary Road, Pinckneyville Boy, JD BR, IH 1466 Turbo, Case 600, AC D21, JD Model Clocks Incl. Hoursafe & Union & Pacific Railroad Clock M I(Orange), Farmall F 14, JD R Diesel, JD 630 Propane Co. London England, Cuckoo Clock, Blue Crock Pitcher FURNITURE w/Single Front Wheel, Farmall H, IH Hydro 100 ROPS, w/Grapes, Brown Crock Bowl, Painted Pitcher Dated Wooden drying rack, White stepstool, Wooden chair (bow back & Ford 50th Anniversary 9N w/2 Bottom Plow, McCormick 1 6-25-1899, Painted JS Germany Punch Bowl, Germany more), Cabinet w/Zink top (opossum belly), White two-door glass Row Corn Picker, IH 350, Fordson Super Major, Ford 901, Pitcher w/Elk, GWTW lamp Base, Nippon Peanut Bowl, cabinet, Hoosier cabinet table & 4 chairs, Metal kitchen cabinet, JD 6000& 7000 Series Tractor Set, White American 60, Germany Celery Dish, Vienna Dresser Tray, Painted Milk Sentry safe, Wooden bench, Oak dresser w/mirror, Chest of draw- IH 1066 ROPS, Deutz 6240, Deutz 9150, AC D15, JD 820 ers Glass, Carnival Bowl, German Condiment Canister Set, Diesel, AC D19, JD A On Steel, 1993 NFT Show Collector Game Plate, Occupied Japan, Teapots, Creamer, Sugar ANTIQUEs & COLLEcTIbLEs JD 4010 Diesel, 1992 Toy Farmer Massey Harris 55 West- & Matching Soup Tureen, Nipon Vase, Old Pressed Revised Ordinances Of Pinckneyville Book 1894, City Ordinanc- ern, JD 9600 Combine W/Both Heads, JD Lawn Tractor, Glass, Cake Stands, American Fostoria, Toothpick es of Pinckneyville Book 1894, Illinois Central Railroad ledger, 1999 Toy Farmer IH 660 Western, 1994 Toy Farmer MM Holders, Blue Bo Peep Dresser Lamp, Oil Lamps, Old Theatre Catalog 1945, Illinois & the Nation trowbridge, Locomo- G750 Front Wheel Assist, 1990 Toy Farmer Case 800 Case Mountain Print, Buffet Mirror, Mirror w/Tree, Painted tive Engineering Book, Air Force book, Thresherman Pins 1971, O-Matic, 1991 Toy Farmer Super MTA, 1996 Toy Farmer 19782 & most of the 2000s, Winchester Super speed collector Case 1170 Agri-King Demonstrator, Case L On Steel, Cat Handsaw, Coal Bucket, Child’s Log Chair, Child’s Toy 12 Ga. ammo box (full), Kleanbore Nitro Express 410 Collec- 2 Ton Crawler, IH 340 Crawler, Bobcat, JD Grain Drill, IH Dresser w/Mirror, Quilts, Citizen’s Men’s Wrist Watch, tor ammo Box (full), Blue jars, Old Christmas ornaments, Soda Elgin 14K 15 Jewel Pocket Watch, Elgin 15 Jewel Pocket crate, Crock jug, Sir Walter Raleigh tobacco tin, Smoking pipes, Plow, IH Disk, Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor, CIH 5100 Drill, JD Hay Baler, JD 12A Pull Type Combine, CIH Flare Box Watch, Elgin Pocket Watch, Illinois Watch Co. 14K Lighters, #6 Griswold Dutch oven w/lid, Large crock bowl, Gran- Pocket Watch, Ladies Elgin 15 Jewel Pocket Watch, iteware, Wooden rolling pins, Kaleidoscopes, Hen on nest, Coke Wagon, CIH 4 Row Cyclone Planter, JD Panel Van Bank, trays, Ceramic trees, Doll clothes (military solder), Local advertis- 1942 Chevy Bank, 1957 Chevy Stake Truck, Ford F-150, 14K 3-Diamond Men’s Ring, Tissot Pocket Watch, ing, Records, Flour tin, McCoy swan planter, Jadeite nesting bowl Assorted Toy Farmer Magazines Costume Jewelry set, Various crock bowls, Army clothes, Quilts, Ingram clock, Red, COLLECTIBLES: Cast-Iron Sink, Panel Doors, Doors HOUSEHOLD: Frigidaire Upright Freezer, Frigidaire White & Blue ashtray, Old radios, Red handle utensils, Brass horse Out Of The Old Kroger Store, Grocery Carts From Rus- Refrigerator, Dorm Refrigerator, Microwave, GE Washer clock, Wooden advertising boxes, Old cameras, Safari hats sell’s Tomboy, Sled, Metal Hand Railing, Wooden Keg, Tu- & Electric Dryer, Curved Lighted Display Cabinet, Dining INTRUMENTS borg Gold Beer Sign, Handy Andy Toolbox, Chair Swing, Room Table/6 Chairs/Server & China Cabinet, Rocker Venezia Squeeze box, Lyon & Heal trumpet (old), Elkhart French Pyrex Bowls, Jadeite Bowl, Budweiser Beer Sign, Electric Recliners, Leather Sofa, Leather Love Seat, Sofa w/ horn(old),King valve trombone (old) Football Game, American Plastic Bricks, Child’s Chair, Ottomans, Everett Piano & Bench, Wingback Chair TOYs Old Games, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Granite & Footstool, Basset 3-Pc. End Table Set, 8 Waiting Train set in box, Toy scooter, Metal wind up drummer boy, Metal Roaster, Western Flyer Bicycle, Murray Meteor Flite Bi- cycle, Maytag Square Tub Ringer Washer, Mccoy Pitcher, Room Chairs, Large Paper Shredder, Office Chair, Quilt wind up base drummer boy, Fisher Price wooden pull type boat, Rack, Desks, Credenza, File Cabinets, Longchamps Topps bike horn, Bike plates, Silk grader, Wind up train car, US Mccoy Hyacinth Flower Vase, Pie Plates, Cold Packer w/ Army car, Small wooden bowling set (duck pins), Coke dispenser, Basket, Cookie Jar, 1992 Budweiser Stein, Cake Carrier, Glasses/Stemware & Wine Decanter, Wedgewood Hop Along Cassidy holsters, Metal boat, Police Dept. wind up mo- Brownie Target Six-16 Camera, Brownie Twin 20 Camera, China-Wellesley Pattern Pieces, Noritake China, Electric torcycle, Old trucks, Wyandotte van lines trailer (old), Metal gravel Badminton Set, Lauec Cast-Iron Wood Stove Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Items, Cookbooks, Baby truck, Metal windup boats, Toy pistols, Hop Along Cassidy card- FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD, MISC.: China Hutch, Cradle, Cedar Chest, Proform Crosswalk Treadmill, board horse cut out, Toy spitfire rifle, Metal spinning top, Other Folding Chairs, Yard Ornaments, Tricycle toys not mentioned Table w/6 Chairs, AMF Trim Ride Exercise Bike, Desk, 4 Drawer File Cabinet, Casserole Dishes, Coleman Coolers, TOOLS & MISC.: Jazee Country Clipper 42” Zero TOOLS & OUTDOOR Twin Travel Coleman Stove, Chest Of Drawers, Sunbeam Turn Riding Mower, Honda Harmony HN215 Self- Wooden ladder, Yard cart, Long handle tools, MTD yard shredder, Mixer w/Bowls, Maytag Refrigerator, Maytag Washing Propelled Push Mower, Stihl BG86 Leaf Blower, Stihl Dyna mark 836 riding mower, Metal lawn chairs, Galvined tubs, Machine, Flatware, Tomato Cages, Premier 36” Gas Stove, FS56RC Gas Trimmer-Straight Shank, Fiberglass 24’ Double tubs on stand, Floor jack, Campbell Hausfeld air compres- Sewing Machine, Three-Piece Blonde Bedroom Set, Rain- sor, Bench vise, Two-wheel dolly, Various hand tools, Poulan gas Extension Ladder, Aluminum Ladder, Shop Vac, Husky bow Vacuum Sweeper, Christmas Decorations Air Compressor, Appliance Dolly, Power Tools, Hand chainsaw, Wooden ammo boxes, Power cords, Toolsboxes, T-post TOOLS: driver, JC Penney bike, Craftsman 5-piece pression tool set, Jump- Rockwell 12” Planer, Homelite 1700 KW Gen- Tools, Stainless Steel Top Work Table, Garden Tools, er cables (heavy), Bottle jack erator, Router Table, Craftsman 8-Drawer Toolbox, Lincoln Metal Shelving, Wood Butcher Table, Meat Slicer, Meat KITCHEN & HOUSEHOLD 225 AC Welder, Stihl BG 85 Leaf Blower, Wooden Exten- Saw & Grinder-Power Combination, Sausage Rack, sion Ladders, Scrap Aluminum, Scrap Copper, Wood Rack, Deer Stands, Browning Camping Stove, Mr. Heater Colander, Various glasses, Coolers, Aluminum pans, Pots & pans, I Beam, Assorted Molding, 2 Wheel Wagon, Gas Motor, New towels & linens, Sifter, Montgomery Ward roaster (new), Propane Heater, Coleman Lanterns, Coleman Guide Small kitchen appliances, Aluminum cups, Bedding & linens, Flat- Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention. Auctioneers Note: A Very Nice Well-Kept Home Situated On 2 Lots, Camp Stove, Dehumidifier, 2 Bicycles (1 Schwinn) & ware, Presto burger maker, Oreo cookie jars, Recipe books, Floor Lots More fan, Corky the pig piggy bank, Helmets & face shields, Apple Plus A Very Nice Lot With Pole Barn, Also A Very Nice Selection Of cookie jar w/matching S/P shakers, Aluminum bowls Toy Tractors And Implements. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a very well cared for This Auction is filled with various antiques, old toys and an- Personal Property Of: The late Lloyd & Anita Mayer home. Good clean auction. Will run two rings. Hope to tique furniture. Hope to see you there! Owners: Michael Mayer And Patricia Diskey see you there, Col. Dale.

Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material Terms: Cash or Good Personal Check w/Proper ID. Lunch Stand. Cash or Check w/Photo ID. All Items Sold As It With No Guarantees For Full List & Color Photos Go To Our Website www.auctionzip.com #16120 Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft ~ Lunch Available Lunch Stand Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft 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. Owners: Robert & Carla Ehlers Auction Conducted By 2347 Roosevelt Rd. • Coulterville Lehde Auction Service Gutjahr (618) 758-2731 • (618) 758-2304 Website: Addieville, Illinois www.burmesterauction.com Jim Lehde, Auctioneer Auction Service, LLC Cell (618) 317-4843 Burmester Illinois Lic. #441.001704 (618) 559-5082 Auctioneers: Ken Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000187 • Dave Gutjahr - Lic. No. 440.000188 Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 www.auctionzip.com, Go To Lehde (ID#23692) Auctioneers: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 or www.lehdeauctionservice.com E-Mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 33

Saturday, Sept. 22 | 6pm

Class Reunion 97, 98 AND 99 Music Longbranch By: Full Throttle Shhting HHse & Salln Bar & Grill Time115 N. 3rd St. | Out Coulterville | 758-2848 CHICKEN st AND BEER Birthday Saturday, Dance 1 October 20 Saturday, Sept. 29 t y PAUL JARVIS Music 8:00pm-MidPnaightr By: and THE OLD BARN BOYS Dirt Water Fox Doors Open 6pm Live Music 7-11pm Potluck Dinner Starts At 5pm Tickets $20/Person • $30/Couple QUEEN OF 369 S. McBride Rd. | AVA | 713-7367 HEARTS Held At St. Clair County Event Center Last Tickets Sold At 7pm $1.00/Ticket 1550 E. State Route 15 • Belleville 618-830-7552 PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE EVENT CENTER Progressive Jackpot Wine & Nine $691,700 2PM- REGISTRATION & DRAWING THURSdAY, SEPt. 20 At 8PM HAPPY HOUR - 50/50 Drawings - 3PM- 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE ENTRY FEE $50/COUPLE No Outside Food & Beverages Brought In! CARTS $15/COUPLE 7PM- MEAL, PRIZES, WINE/BEER SENIORS 65+ PLAY GOLD TEES FOR PURCHASE & MUSIC Come Early & Enjoy The Food SERVING STARTS AT 5:30PM MENU: Mostaccioli SIGN UP AS A TEAM OF 2 COUPLES OR BE PAIRED WITH Brought To You By The Legion Riders ANOTHER COUPLE, SIGN UP AS A PAIR & LIST YOUR PREFERRED GROUPING OR BE GROUPED AT THE EVENT . Must have wristband to enter large hall. Large hall limited to 400 occupants. Must be 21 or older to enter Legion. Live Video Poker & Slots Couples 5501 State Rte. 4 American Legion Encouraged Percy • 497-8484 B.B.K. Post 480 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362

Nomination petitions for the April 2, 2019 Evansville Village Board Election are now available The residents of Evansville will be electing for the following positions 3 (three) - Village Trustees - 4 year term Prospective candidates may obtain election packets at that Village Hall from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Candidates may circulate petitions beginning Monday, September 24, 2018. Those same petitions may be filed with the Village Clerk beginning at 8:00am on Monday, December 10, 2018 and no later than 5:00pm on Monday, December 17, 2018 by either the petitioner, an agent or by mail. As Monday December 24, 2018 at 5:00pm is the last day for filing objections to nomination papers the filing date will be extended to Wednesday December 26, 2018 at 5:00pm. Candidates’ may also choose to file their petition with the County Clerk’s Office in Chester. Candidates’ names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nomi- nating papers are received in the clerk’s office.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR TRANSFER A VOTING ADDRESS is: October 9, 2018; however, a Grace Period Registration Period begins October 10, 2018 and concludes November 6, 2018. This extra time period to register to vote or transfer a voting address can be done only in the office of the Randolph County Clerk. Those persons requiring the Grace Period Registration provisions will be required to vote in the office at the time they register. Those persons cannot vote at the Polls on Elections Day. VOTE BY MAIL INFORMATION ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED ELECTORS AND ALL OTHER CIVILIAN ELECTORS 1) May request an application to VOTE BY MAIL, by mail or phone. 2) Applications to have a ballot MAILED must be received by mail in the Clerk’s Office by November 1. 3) May vote IN PERSON in the County Clerk’s Office through November 5. UNITED STATES SERVICE ELECTORS (including dependents of US Service Member) 1) May themselves request to have a ballot mailed by sending a US Service application. 2) May have Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Husband, or Wife to make application for the elector to have a ballot mailed. Apply in County Clerk’s Office by October 29. 3) All US Service Elector applications must be received in the Clerk’s office by October 31. To be counted, all vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by midnight on the day of the election and received in the County Clerk’s Office on or before the 14th day after the election. EARLY VOTING In addition to voting by mail, electors may vote early September 27 thru November 5, 2018. Early Voting will be conducted only in the Office of the Randolph County Clerk. GRACE VOTING Grace Voting will be conducted from October 10 thru November 6, 2018 only in the office of the Randolph County Clerk.

Dated this 29th day of August, 2018 PAT LARAMORE, RANDOLPH COUNTY CLERK #1 TAYLOR ST. ROOM 202, CHESTER, IL 62233 PHONE: 618-826-5000 EXT 191 PAGE 34 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm

FOR RENT: Nice classifiedsbefore March 13, 2019, or three months from IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 1-bedroom upstairs FOR RENT apartment in Chester, the date of mailing or delivery of this Notice to TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN private entrance with creditors, whichever is later, and any claim not ILLINOIS deck. Stove, fridge & lawn filed on or before said date is void. RANDOLPH COUNTY FOR RENT IN SPARTA: care furnished, utilities Within ten days after filing of the Claim with 2 & 3-bedroom mobile separate. No pets, $400/ mo. plus security deposit, APARTMENTS the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy In the Matter of the Estate of: JESSIE GAIL homes in park. Also references. Call 826- of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to DOERR, Deceased mobile home lots in park. 3388. AVAILABLE FOR RENT the representatives of the estate and to the No. 18-P-58 Private mobile home lots ...... 0-x-x In representative’s attorney of record. CLAIM NOTICE for sale. Call Ronnie FOR RENT: 2-bed, PERRY COUNTY FOR MORE INFO CALL Dated: September 6, 2018 Notice is given of the death of Jessie Gail Johnson. 618-443-3325. 1-bath trailer on private Doerr. Letters of Office were issued on lot in Tilden. All electric, ...... 0-x-xB Perry County Amy Lynn Kirkland & Gretchen A. Corbin September 12, 2018 to Glenda K. Wade, 1411 FOR RENT: 1 & excellent condition, lawn Representatives Waterwood Drive, Lutz, FL 33559 and Ricky 2-bedroom apartments care provided. No pets. Housing Authority No smoking. 618-587- in Sparta. Water & By: Arbeiter Law Office Knop, 323 Mullins Road, Chester, IL 62233, 2815 or 618-534-2855. (618) 542-5409 trash provided. No pets. Attorney as Co-Administrators, and whose attorney of ...... 0-x-x ...... 0-9-27 record is Arbeiter Law Offices, 1019 State St., Background check, FOR RENT: 3-bed, 1-bath references & security house in Steeleville. P.O. Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. deposit required. Broker $700/mo. Text or call FOR SALE YARD SALE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Claims against the estate may be filed in the owned. $425/mo. and 618-559-9881. No pets. Public notice is hereby given that on Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Randolph $550/mo. 618-791-3289...... 0-x-x FOR SALE: Built-Mor September 4, 2018 a certificate of Assumed County Courthouse, Chester, IL 62233 or with YARD SALE: Sept. 21 ...... 0-x-x FOR RENT IN CHESTER: Buildings. 24x40, $8,835; Name was filed in the office of Josh Gross, the representative, or both, on or before March 2-bed, 1-bath house. & 22, 8am-5pm. North FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed 30x50, $12,873; 40x60, County Clerk of Perry County, Illinois setting 20, 2019, or three months from the date of Some appliances, A/C, $19,472; 50x70, $28,806 of Sparta. Tyler Trail off mobile home. Steeleville gas heat, full basement Erected, choice of colors. Zeigler Mine Rd., watch forth the names and post office addresses of mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, Mobile Home Park. $360/ & carport. No pets. Non- 732-8704 or 316-9278 or for signs. Quilts & tops, all persons owning, conducting and transacting whichever is later, and any claim not filed on mo. No pets. 573-355- smokers, no more than 2 go to builtmorbuildings. Ruby Red, old dolls, a business known as Barton Bikes which is or before said date is void. 1298. occupants. References & com. Americana & lots of misc. Within ten days after filing of the Claim ...... 0-x-x ...... 1-9-20 located at 5142 State Rte. 13, Pinckneyville, ...... 0-x-x deposit required. $650/ with the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a mo. 618-826-5143. FOR SALE: Antiques HUGE YARD SALE: I will IL 62274. FOR RENT: Newly & good used furniture, Dated: 9-4-18 copy of the Claim to be mailed or delivered remodeled, 2-bedroom, ...... 0-x-x not be in Marissa’s town FOR RENT: 2-bedroom couches, recliners, wide yard sale, but I will Josh Gross, Perry County Clerk to the representative of the estate and to the 1-bath apartments in mobile home on private dressers, chests, have one Friday, Sept...... 1-10-4 representative’s attorney of record. Steeleville and Trico headboard & bed lot. 420 S. 1st Street, 21 & Saturday, Sept. 22, Dated: September 12, 2018 area. Call 618-559- frames, table & chair 810 S. Main, Marissa. In Coulterville. $450/ sets, end tables & coffee REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE 3525 or visit www. case of rain it will be the Glenda K. Wade & Ricky Knop, mo. $450/deposit. No tables, lots of Pyrex, PROPOSALS OR BIDS FOR southernillinoishome pets. Nonsmokers, no 28th & 29th. Representatives corning dishes, utensils, DEVELOPMENT OF A CERTAIN buyers.com. more than 2 occupants, records, pots & pans, ...... 1-9-20 ...... 0-x-x references. Water & trash 2 Hoosier cabinets, GARAGE SALE: TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN By: Arbeiter Law Offices 270 Freedom Lane, FOR RENT: 2 bed, 1 bath included, 618-758-1015. pie safe, wardrobes, THE SPARTA TAX INCREMENT Attorneys ...... 1-9-27 antique dishes, cast Willisville. Sept. 20, in country, Steeleville FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ...... 0-10-4 FOR RENT: Country iron skillets. 618-336- 1-6pm & Sept. 21, 8am- school district. $500/ living, 3-bed, 2-bath, 5525. The Goody Barn, noon. Lots of name mo. No pets. Text or call WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to the single mobile home, open everyday except brand clothing infant thru IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 618-559-9881. down a private drive. Tuesday. 8 1/2 miles adult 3X. Brands include City of Sparta for the development of a certain ...... 0-x-x Sparta school district. No north of Pinckneyville. Under Armour, Nike, tract of land by rehabilitation of a dangerous and TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ...... 0-9-27 FOR RENT: Large home pets. Call 317-2134 for Levi, LuLaRoe. Toys, unsafe building, which tract is more particularly ILLINOIS FOR SALE: Used Hardy household items, etc. RANDOLPH COUNTY in Eden on Corner lot. application and viewing. H-2 100,020 BTU, Krieg described as follows: $625/mo. trash included...... 1-9-20 $700 per month. No pets Heating, 758-9271. YARD SALE: Sept. 21, Eighteen and One-Half (18 ½) feet off the East ...... 1-9-20 ...... 0-x-x In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN MICHAEL allowed, Call Ronnie 8am-1:30pm & Sept. side of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, EXCEPT 5 feet FOR RENT: 5 bedroom LOESING, Deceased Johnson at 618-443- home fenced in private 22, 8am-noon. 507 S. off the East side, all in Subdivision of Lot 24, 3325. back yard. Waterloo, Randall St., Steeleville. Armour’s Survey, Sparta, Randolph County, No. 2018-P-59 ...... 0-x-x 618-340-2090. SERVICES Behind the house Illinois, being 66 ½ feet front on Main Street FOR RENT: 1106 (Seneca St.) near grade ...... 0-x-x and running back 158 feet in depth; ALSO the CLAIM NOTICE George St. (Front) FOR RENT: 2 bedroom BABYSITTING IN school. Boy’s winter Notice is given of the death of John Michael Chester. 3 bed, 2 bath, apartment, month to MY HOME: Christian clothes 5T-14, women’s privilege granted by Mathilde and Herman Hertz woman has openings for Loesing. Letters of Office were issued on full basement. $750/mo. month, utilities furnished. clothes 14-24. Men’s of right of way for fuel purposes over the North 618-615-6816. Waterloo, 618-340-2090. babysitting on 2nd & 3rd September 13, 2018 to Carolyn Sue Loesing, shifts and 1 on day shift. clothes 2XL & 3XL, End of Lots 1 and 2 with all the conditions therein ...... 1-9-27 ...... 0-x-x household misc. Rain contained; situated in Randolph County, Illinois; 10901 Nature Trail, Sparta, IL 62286, as Excellent references. or shine. Executor, and whose attorney of record is Sparta area. 618-967- ...... 1-9-20 SUBJECT to all exceptions, reservations, For Rent In For Rent In 4990. easements, covenants and restrictions of Arbeiter Law Office, 1019 State Street, P.O...... 1-11-30 YARD SALE: Sept. 21 Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. STEELEVILLE CHESTER HUGHES NET GEN 5: & 22, 8am-4pm. 209 E. record, or as would be determined by a physical Almond St., Percy. Lots Claims against the estate may be filed in America’s #1 choice for inspection of the premises or a survey thereof. Now taking Now taking satellite internet. Plans of misc. items, desks, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, applications applications starting at $49.95 per bedroom sets, office Parcel No. 19-003-013-00 Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor for 62 years or for 62 years or month. Free site survey, chairs, books, clothing, St., Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the super fast 25MBPS light fixtures, coffee table. representative, or both on or before March older, disabled older, disabled download speed. Local Cancelled if rains. WHEREAS, the above described property or handicapped or handicapped installer. Order today! ...... 1-9-20 is located at 131 W. Main Street in the City of 20, 2019, or three months from the date of regardless of age, regardless of age, 214-416-0121. AVA COMMUNITY YARD Sparta; and mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, ...... 0-9-27 for one-bedroom for one-bedroom SALE: Saturday, Oct. WHEREAS, the City of Sparta proposes whichever is later, and any claim not filed on VIVINT HOME 6th 8 am – 2 pm. Over or before said date is void. apartments. apartments. SECURITY AND to assist in the conveyance of said tract of 25 families participating Within ten days after filing of the Claim with Free water, Free water, AUTOMATION throughout Ava. In case land to a certain Developer in accordance SYSTEMS: Allow of rain, sales held at with the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy sewer and trash sewer and trash complete control of of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to your home..smart locks, individual’s discretion. and Redevelopment Project for Sparta Tax pickup. Off-street pickup. Off-street ...... 0-10-4 the representatives of the estate and to the parking. On-site parking. On-site outdoor surveillance, Increment Finance District No. 1, which doorbell cameras and YARD SALE: Saturday, Developer plans to develop said tract representative’s attorney of record. laundry facilities. laundry facilities. Sept. 22, 8am-noon. more. Order today! 214- rehabilitation of a dangerous and unsafe Dated: September 13, 2018 Appliances Appliances 416-0121. 810 S. St. Louis St., ...... 0-9-27 Sparta. Knick knacks, building in accordance with the proposal furnished. furnished. some furniture. Roberta submitted by said Developer; said Proposal Carolyn Sue Loesing, For additional For additional Gordon. being on file and available for public inspection Representative information, contact information, contact REAL ESTATE ...... 1-9-20 in the City Hall, City of Sparta, Illinois, during By: Arbeiter Law Office PRAIRIE DU ROCHER Attorney Jennifer Ross at Jennifer Ross at regular business hours; and COMMUNITY YARD ...... 0-10-4 (618) 965-3676 (618) 826-2802. FOR SALE: Victorian SALES: Saturday, Sept WHEREAS, prior to the conveyance of the style 2 story house in 22nd, 7am-1pm. Baby above described tract of land to said Developer This institution is This institution is Baldwin. 4 bed, 2 bath, items, bunk beds, cherry pursuant to such Proposal or other disposition an equal opportunity an equal opportunity separate 2 car garage. table, chairs & china of the land, or prior to entering into any provider and provider and Handicap ramp. $98,500, cabinet, antique sewing IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE call 618-713-0295. agreement relating to the development thereof, employer. employer. cabinet, dorm fridge, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ...... 1-9-20 the City of Sparta is required to make public Equal Housing Equal Housing FOR SALE: Land in roll top & office desks, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Opportunity. Opportunity. wedding set, range hood disclosure of the terms of the disposition and to Baldwin. 12 lots, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF & more. establish procedure for providing a reasonable 100’X100’ each. Call ABBEY LECOMPTE TO ADOPT PATSYFAYE 618-713-0295...... 1-9-20 opportunity for any person to submit alternative GUIDRY ...... 1-9-20 proposals or bids concerning said tracts of land. HOUSE FOR SALE: 18-AD-7 NOW, THEREFORE, PUBLIC NOTICE IS 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, PUBLICATION NOTICE ADOPTION APPLIANCES GIVEN that the City of Sparta intends to convey open floor plan, 2 car Tammy Baughman and all others whom may attached garage, nice the above-described tract of land to a certain FOR SALE: be due notice. neighborhood. 115 Field developer in accordance with the Tax Increment Dr., Chester. 618-826- Reconditioned washers, Take notice that a petition was filed in the Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment 2422. dryers, ranges, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Dupage ...... 1-9-27 refrigerators, freezers. Projects for Sparta Tax Increment Finance County, Illinois, for the adoption of the child(ren) Newer appliances in District No. 1 and in accordance with the named PatsyFaye Guidry. I Buy Houses! store now. $125 & up. Proposal heretofore submitted to the City by Now, therefore, unless you, Tammy Baughman Any Price. Any Area. Bring vehicle receive said Developer. 10% off, delivery and all whom it may concern, file your answer Any Condition. PUBLIC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that available. Tilley’s Used to the petition in said suit or otherwise file any person desiring to submit an alternative Local Investor Appliances, 518 E. Park your appearance in the office of the Clerk of Street, Du Quoin, 618- proposal or bid for the conveyance of said land (618) 559-3525 the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 1 Taylor Street, 542-6810. or agreement relating to the development of southernillinois ...... 1-8-30 Chester, Illinois 62233 on or before October 31, homebuyers.com said land may do so by submitting in writing 2018 a default may be entered against you at such alternative proposal or bid and filing the any time after that day and a judgment entered same in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, in accordance with the prayer of said petition. LEGAL NOTICES 114 W. Jackson Street, Sparta, Illinois, 62286, First publication date shall be atleast thirty on or before 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE (30) days prior to the time of the default. Notice September 24, 2018. All alternative proposals TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT shall be published for three (3) successive or bids received shall be opened at the regular RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS weeks. (750 ILCS 5/2-206 and 207) IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Lindsay A. Blair, meeting of the City Council of the City of Sparta at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018, Petitioner Sherry Johnson, Clerk of the Circuit Courts at which time such alternative proposals and and Judicial Circuit Court, and the seal of bids may be considered and reviewed. Adam M. Blair, Respondent Randolph County Illinois By order of the City Council of the City of No. 16-D-122 Jordan D. Gremmels Affordable Sparta, Illinois, this 10th day of September, PUBLICATION NOTICE #6303419 A.D. 2018. Notice is hereby given that Lindsay A. Blair Attorney For Abbey Lecompte Apartments For Rent Angie Peters has filed with the Circuit Court of Randolph 1300 1/2 Swanwick Street, PO Box 191 City Clerk County an Amended Petition for Dissolution of Chester, IL 62233 Randolph County ...... 0-9-20 Marriage. NOTICE is given you, Adam M. Blair, 618-826-5021 Housing Authority has Respondent herein, that this cause has been ...... 0-10-4 commenced against you in this court asking apartments available in for a dissolution of marriage and for other relief. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Steeleville and Percy Unless you file your response or otherwise file TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS your appearance in this cause in the office of the RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Circuit Clerk of Randolph County, Courthouse, IN RE THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - One Bedroom Units Available One Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, on Anna L. Mulholland, a minor RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE - Most Utilities Included or before the 21st day of September, 2018, No. 18-P-52 MATTER OF THE PETITION - 24 Hour Maintenance Staff a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage and PUBLICATION NOTICE other relief may be granted as prayed for in the Notice is hereby given that Melvin and Tina FOR ADOPTION OF WILLOW RAYE - Appliances Furnished Amended Petition For Dissolution of Marriage. Mulholland have filed with the Circuit Court of BENCH - A FEMALE CHILD - Energy Efficient Randolph County a Petition for the appointment ADOPTION NO 18-AD-08 - No Smoking Randolph County Circuit Clerk of guardians of Anna L. Mulholland, a minor. - Near Major Employers Courthouse, One Taylor Street NOTICE is given you, Kyle Dotson, putative TO: ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Chester, IL 62233 father, Respondent herein, that this cause has TAKE NOTICE that a petition was filed in ...... 0-9-20 been commenced against you in this court the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Illinois, asking that Melvin and Tina Mulholland be for the adoption of a child named WILLOW IN THE CIRCUIT COURT appointed the Guardians of the minor child, RAYE BENCH. Now therefore, unless you, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ILLINOIS Anna L. Mulholland, as aforementioned and All Whom It May Concern, file your answer RANDOLPH COUNTY for other relief. to the Petition in the action or otherwise file Randolph County Unless you file your response or otherwise your appearance therein, in the said Circuit In the Matter of the Estate of: ANITA NEAL, file your appearance in this cause in the office Court of Randolph County, Chester, Illinois, Housing Authority Deceased of the Circuit Clerk of Randolph County, on or before the 15th day of October, 2018, No. 2018-P-55 Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois a default may be entered against you at any 214 Opdyke St. • Chester CLAIM NOTICE 62233, on or before the 28th day of September, time after that day and a judgment entered in Notice is given of the death of Anita Neal. 2018, an order of appointing the Petitioners as accordance with the prayer of said Petition. 618-826-4314 Letters of Office were issued on September 6, Guardians of Anna L. Mulholland will be entered DATED: 9/13/2018 2018 to Amy Lynn Kirkland, 224 Debra Lane, and other relief maybe granted as prayed for /s/Sherry Johnson Sparta, IL 62286 and Gretchen A. Corbin, in the Petition. Clerk of the Circuit Court 608 Cambridge Drive, Sparta, IL 62286, as Randolph County Circuit Clerk JERRY B. SMITH Co-Executors, and whose attorney of record Courthouse, One Taylor Street Attorney for Petitioners is Arbeiter Law Office, 1019 State Street, PO Chester, IL 62233 Atty. Reg. No. 02646617 Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. Law Office of Beth Heaton 217 S. Washington, P.O. Box 89 Claims against the estate may be filed in the PO Box 295 Du Quoin, Illinois 62832 Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Randolph Sparta, IL 62286 Telephone: (618) 542-4778 County Journal County Courthouse, 1 Taylor St., Chester, Illinois Phone: 618-443-4241 [email protected] 618.497.8272 countyjournal.org 62233, or with the representative, or both on or ...... 0-9-27 ...... 0-10-4 COUNTY JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 PAGE 35

DOING BUSINESS AS DBA CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Public Notice is hereby given that on Au- gust 30, 2018, a Certificate was filed in Looking For Experienced Local Truck Driver. the office of the County Clerk of Randolph Dump Trailer Experience Needed. County, Illinois setting forth the name and post office address of all persons owning, CDL License Required. Hourly Wages. conducting and transacting the business Home Every Night. Paid Vacation. known as: Brant Select Services LTD lo- Simple Retirement Plan. cated at 101 N Market, Suite A, Sparta, IL 62286. Dated this August 30, 2018 Pat Laramore Randolph County Clerk ...... 0-9-20 HELP WANTED

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Cost ateur Trapshooting As- during its September estimates and mate- sociation. 17 meeting. rial lists are being put The donation brings It was reported that together. the three-year total to the replacement on The lighting has $7,000 from the ATA. East Mill Street is un- been fixed around the Three years ago, the der way, and an addi- walking track at the ATA initiated the South- tional 20 feet of 8-inch ballpark, but an addi- ern Illinois Patrons of pipe was required to tional light is needed Youth Trapshooting maintain proper slope near centerfield. program to provide for drainage. The board agreed to local and regional busi- ATA executive director Lynn Gipson hands over the $2,250 donation to The cemetery com- a building permit for nesses, individuals and SIYSSA President Kimberly Gordon. mittee will speak with a covered porch at 614 government entities an the VFW to gather South Fourth Street opportunity to support ideas for needed re- and to rent dumpsters not only the ATA’s AIM annually to SIYSSA to athletes representing through next June at pair or replacement of for the October 13 fall youth program, but be used to further their 18 different schools and the World Shooting and the concrete around cleanup day. also young trapshoot- efforts and activities. organizations. Recreational Complex the memorial. Trick or treat was ers from the area. SIYSSA membership SIYSSA will host sev- in Sparta and the Rend Trustee Tabitha set for October 31 A portion of the funds includes over 200 lo- en ATA registered trap- Lake Shooting Com- Knope reported that from 5 to 8 p.m. donated are returned cal and regional youth shooting competitions plex. trees have been re- Petitions for village moved at the park, and library board po- and stumps have been sitions can be picked Run for ground down. up at village hall. S’ville school board Petition forms to be nominated for the April 2 school board election in Steeleville are now available. Forms may be picked up at the unit office at 609 South Sparta Street on business days be- tween 8:30 and 3:30 or at the Randolph County Courthouse in clerk’s of- fice on the second floor. Graduation Nominating petitions The chronic disease workshop at the Chester Senior Center held a should be signed by 50 September 6 graduation ceremony. St. Louis Oasis presented the six-week voters within the dis- program on living a healthy life with chronic conditions. Participants trict. learned strategies to improve their quality of life while managing their The petition must be symptoms. From left are graduates Bill Heffernan, Oasis instructor New Bibles accompanied by a state- Sharon Camprese, Bonnie Klausing, Jeanette Mathis, Mary Webster, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sparta ment of candidacy and Marlene Eckert, Barb Skinner, Carol Holley and volunteer instructor presented Bibles to incoming third-grade personal information, Carrie Nevills. students. Front row from left are Madison such as address, and a Sternberg and Annabelle Foster. Back row: statement that the can- Pastor Bob Miner and Christian education didate is qualified, a chairman Donna Bannister. statement of economic interests and an optional loyalty oath. The petition must be filed at the Randolph County clerk’s office. Candidate names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nomination papers are received in the clerk’s office. Four seats on the sev- en-member board are up for grabs in 2019. Those elected will serve four- year terms. To be eligible for the school board, the candi- Christian education date must be, by the date Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud celebrated Christian Education of the election, a United Sunday, September 16. Students in grades K-6 were given a book of Bible States citizen, at least 18 stories. Shown are some of the kindergarten students with their families. years old, a registered voter, resident of Illinois and resident of the dis- trict for at least one year Chester Sting goes online immediately preceding the election. The Sting received an Candidates do not The Chester High Illinois Press Founda- have to declare a politi- School Sting newspa- School tion mini-grant to fund cal party. per has gone online the digitized version of Candidates should be with a digital version. newspaper the school paper. The aware of financial con- The online edition $1,050 grant covered flict of interest limita- launched September 7 chssting.com. per to post news more set-up costs and fees for tions as set forth by state at promptly compared to two years of the online l aw. In addition to news Smiles say it all the print edition. program. Mark Duty recently volunteered in his son For more informa- articles, the website Students plan to add The Sting has received Vincent’s Sparta Head Start classroom for tion, call Kylie Mueller features video clips. other online platforms, previous IPF grants to the day. Head Start encourages all parents to at 965-3469 or the coun- Alexis Alvarez, Sting including Facebook fund a camera and a volunteer for a day because family engagement ty clerk’s office at 826- editor, said the digi- and Twitter. computer. is a priority in the program. 5000. tal site allows the pa-

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