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Volume 34 Number 3 24 Pages Your Local News Leader Thursday, January 17, 2013 60¢ Coal pensioners urged to rally for insurance Potential Patriot bankruptcy threat

By Jeff Blair years and promised to the em- Hundreds filled the Knights of ployees. Columbus hall in Pinckneyville Many retirees argue that they January 10 for a special meeting have health issues related to the of the United Mine Workers of work they did in the coal mines, America retirees. and they must take medications, The meeting was called to up- some of which are very expensive. date the retirees about Peabody, They note that if they lose their Arch and Patriot coal companies UMWA health care benefits, they on the status of a Chapter 11 will not be able to afford those bankruptcy filing by Patriot Coal. medications. Steve Earle, international vice Since its surge in 2008, Patriot president for UMWA District 12 has seen its stock, and the num- headquartered in Madisonville, ber of mines it is operating, fall Kentucky, called it a very serious dramatically. situation in regard to the pension There have been 19 mines idled, and health care benefits for retir- and the company’s stock has ees. fallen from a high of $80.70 in Patriot Coal Company is a spin- 2008 to just under 9 cents a share off of Peabody Energy and was last week. established in 2007. Peabody had The first bankruptcy hearing is purchased smaller coal companies scheduled for January 29 at 10 in Appalachia, including Mag- a.m. at the federal courthouse in num Coal, a subsidiary of Arch. St. Louis. The case was originally This puts the benefits of retir- on the docket in federal court in ees of both Peabody Coal and Arch New York City but was trans- Minerals in the spotlight for the ferred by a New York judge to St. bankruptcy hearings. UMWA re- Louis. tirees are generally covered un- The judge cited the fact that der one of three benefit plans, the Peabody’s corporate headquarters 1950, 1974 or combined benefit is located in St. Louis, and that lo- plans. cation would be more accessible With a beer pressed firmly to his lips and his Speedos securely in place, Neal Capps of Chester takes The retirees’ concern is that if to the thousands of employees and the Polar Plunge Saturday. Patriot is granted Chapter 11 sta- retirees who have an interest in tus, they will lose most of the ben- efits that were negotiated over the Continued on Page 5______S’ville Polar Plunge raises $6,000 The annual Polar Plunge is be- He said there were 60 jumpers, the Percy Haberman house coming quite the Steeleville area most ever, and 20 more than last party, and for a good cause. No ice, but 60 year. Jumpers paid $20 to make Last Saturday, it is estimated the plunge off the boat dock into deemed uninhabitable that almost 200 people gathered jumpers faced a the lake. at the Wally and Vickie Wathen “It’s great,” said Barbour. “We It appears unlikely that Phyllis and Priscilla Haberman will move back farm south of Steeleville for the cold rain and have had no issues, and everyone into their Percy home on Almond Street. fifth annual event. just has a good time.” The twin sisters have not lived in the home for several months. They The highlight of the day was shallow lake Saturday’s air temperature was moved out shortly before a TV crew taping an episode of “Hoarding: when a group of swimsuit-clad 56 degrees, and the lake was about Buried Alive” for The Learning Channel completed the first phase of souls jumped into the frigid Metro East area. Seth was se- two feet lower than usual. production. Wathen lake. There were all ages, verely injured in a car-vehicle Participants jumped from one to Enough trash and debris to fill two large dumpsters was removed from including some preteens to 55- accident in Chester last October. four at a time into about six feet the house, giving Percy code enforcement officer Robert O’Rear a chance year-old Kim Helbig of Smithton. He is making a slow recovery. of water then headed for a warm to make a comprehensive inspection of the structure. The day included music, food and Both parents attended the blanket or coverup. He gave his report on that inspection to the town board January 10. drink, raffles and the plunge. plunge. A gun raffle was also held. The O’Rear said the home is not fit to live in. This year, the event benefited Jonathan Barbour of Steeleville, gun, donated by Dustin Heiple of “It would be foolish to put money into that house,” O’Rear told the Seth Snider, the son of Lory Snider who spearheads the event, said board. “It’s just not worth fixing up.” of Chester and Terry Snider of the it raised about $6,000 this year. Continued on Page 5______He did not say who would be responsible for paying the cost of demol- ishing the home, if it comes to that, and the sisters aren’t able to pay. He said the sisters are working with a caseworker who is trying to find them another place to live. They are also getting counseling from an It’s over; Kellerman case is dismissed agency in Red Bud. By Greg Myers missal. stemming from an alleged incident O’Rear said he will report at next month’s town board meeting on what A Belleville judge Tuesday dis- “They argued that the ordi- involving intimate contact with an- options those working with the two women have come up with. missed an indecent conduct nance under which the citation other man in a parked car in It’s not clear how this latest development will affect the TV show going charge against Perry County was written was unconstitution- Caseyville. The other man, Ian forward. Sheriff Keith Kellerman. The ally vague, and the judge agreed Stennett of Collinsville, later Nicole Bamber, a spokeswoman for The Learning Channel, told the charge stemmed from an alleged with them,” said Caseyville vil- pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine. County Journal Tuesday she isn’t sure of the Haberman episode’s status. incident that occurred in Decem- lage attorney Al Paulson. “The Wednesday, the sheriff said “I will check, but I imagine the crew will be back,” Bamber said. “We ber 2011 in Caseyville. ordinance was written a long nothing would be served by his never leave a place like that.” Kellerman’s attorney Patricia time ago, and it needs to be re- making any comment. Bamber said the episode is still scheduled to air sometime this spring. Gross filed a motion in St. Clair written. We have no plans to ap- “Enough has been said,” Meanwhile, the two large dumpsters, one of which is on the street, County to dismiss the charge peal the decision.” Kellerman said. remain. Tuesday during a scheduled case Kellerman was charged Decem- Kellerman has been sheriff since status hearing. The motion was ber 16, 2011 under a Caseyville 1998. He also would not comment heard by Associate Judge Julie ordinance violation with a mis- on his plans to run or not run in Help sought for fire victims Katz, and she granted the dis- demeanor, public indecency, the 2014 election. A Sparta church will accept do- trius, his wife Karen and their son nations to help the Demetrius Deontez, 14. Percy ponders finances and hiring Rednour Lowery family of Eden. Lowery said this week that his $32,000 a year when he resigned The Church of God in Christ family is still living at the Holi- “Where do I get the money from considering adding an employee last year to take another job. Jesus All Nations spokesperson day Inn in Sparta. to pay the bills?” at a salary rumored to be $40,000 Mark Prange, who is running Nikea Edmonson said the church “We need a home,” he said. That is the question Percy village a year, plus health insurance and for mayor, noted that Percy spent has been accepting donations The fire, which Lowery said he Treasurer Denise Ernsting put to other benefits. $2,700 on police pay in December from its members to help the fam- believes was started from an elec- Percy Town Board members at Coleman was referring to and $4,280 in November. That’s ily. It will also accept donations trical problem, not a wood burn- their January 10 meeting. Rednour, who is currently work- based on five part-time officers from the general community. The ing furnace, killed his two broth- As of last week’s meeting, the ing as Percy’s part-time police who work a combined 40 hours a family lost everything in a fire ers, Dennis and Willie Monroe. town had about $3,000 in the gen- chief. week. They are paid $10 an hour. New Year’s Day. The two were handicapped, re- eral fund and outstanding bills of “This town is going downhill,” Prange drew applause when he Send donations to the church at sulting from separate accidents more than $9,550, according to Coleman said. “You’ve spent said, “We don’t need a full-time 306 Border Street in Sparta. earlier in their lives. They both Ernsting. more on police than you have on police officer.” The family consists of Deme- suffered from some paralysis. Board member Joe O’Dell noted infrastructure.” that the fire department fund had Bo Williams, who is a candidate Rob Ebbler, who owns Ebbler’s about $40,000 in it, and he sug- for the town board in the April hardware store, said he feels Percy gested an interfund loan. His fel- election, also questioned Red- needs a police officer, but not one low board members agreed and ap- nour’s rumored salary. that’s full-time. proved a motion to borrow up to “Where’s the money coming “You’ve got to look at finances,” $10,000 from the fire fund to pay from to pay $40,000 for a police- he said. the bills. man?” he asked. He suggested exploring the pos- That money will be paid back That led several board members sibility of contracting with the when various tax receipts are re- to ask why that $40,000 figure Randolph County Sheriff’s Depart- ceived. is circulating through the com- ment for police protection, like It was that action that set the munity. Board member Jac- Cutler does with Perry County. tone for the rest of the meeting, queline Young said that figure is In fact, Cutler Mayor Rick Hepp one that featured public outcry not confirmed. was at the meeting and said Cut- over the possible hiring of David One woman in the audience ler chose that less-expensive op- Rednour as full-time police chief then said the board should tell tion because it could not afford to and the cost associated with it. the public the truth about what’s hire its own police officer. With 35-40 people in the audi- being discussed, and that would Several in the audience voiced ence, former Percy resident Scott end the rumors. support for Percy maintenance Coleman, who owns numerous By comparison, Chuck Wilson, supervisor Mark Hartman, who rental properties in Percy, said he who was Percy’s last full-time The remains of the Lowery house in Eden was shocked that the board was police chief, was being paid Continued on Page 5______Page 2 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ POLICE

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Cubs visit Journal Steeleville Tiger Cub Scout Pack 348 Den 4 visited the County Journal last Wednesday as part of their badge requirements. They heard from Karen Tripp, who makes ads for the newspaper, and Jerry Willis, the copublisher. Willis told them about gathering news and newspaper production. Those attending were Nathan Hicks, Noah Hicks, Dalyn Skorcz, Logan Tripp, Tyler Ernsting, Christian Zimmer, Cooper Wasson, Andrew Welten, Ziphen Loucks and parents and leader Rusty Tripp. Page 4 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ OPINIONS Haberman house is uninhabitable, so what’s next?

ast week’s declaration Buried A- pay to have off. L by Percy code enforce- live.” the home The same might be true for ment officer Robert O’Rear It has been put back in a the village, which is already that the home of Phyllis and difficult for Haberman sisters looking liveable con- facing some financial woes. Priscilla Haberman is no the County dition, but The village could eventually longer inhabitable might have Journal to for a new place to live O’Rear, in demolish the structure and put an end to one chapter of get informa- his report to place a lien on the property, their story, but what will hap- tion from the Percy but that will require some pen next is anybody’s guess. the pro- Town Board, court action. The Learning Channel clean- gram’s production company. to finish the job. left no doubt that the home is According to O’Rear, the sis- up crew, which began work on Even with this new develop- The two dumpsters, which not worth the money it would ters are working with a coun- the property several months ment—that the home has been were brought on site by the take to bring it up to code. selor who will help them find ago, hasn’t been seen in town deemed uninhabitable—a cleanup crew, remain. One is That leads to the question as a new place to live. That still for weeks. It’s The Learning spokeswoman for The Learn- sitting on a village street. to what will become of the does not address what will Channel that is documenting ing Channel wouldn’t say with Hopefully, no one will run into home. It is doubtful that The happen to the old, uninhabit- the sisters’ plight for an up- certainty this week if or when it. Learning Channel will pay to able house. coming episode of “Hoarding: the cleanup crew will be back The Haberman sisters could have it torn down and hauled Stay tuned. Will we stop it before it’s too late? A Musing View trivia for 2012 y family and I went currence. everal of my faithful songwriter from the 1800s M to see the movie Probably the most violent S readers told me that might possibly be Bill’s “Parental Guidance” a few video game when I was they felt like they were up relative? What did my son weeks ago. younger was Pac Man. The to the challenge of playing A Musing Arlin name his forehead le- Overall, it was a decent In My object was to navigate a little A Musing View Trivia 2012. sion? movie. The one thing that re- man around a maze and eat These folks must have a re- What did Bill and I do for ally struck a chord with me World as many dots as possible ally good memory, know View our 34th anniversary? What was a line stated by actor without getting eaten itself. me too well or, just as I do, did my coworkers and I Billy Crystal. It was pointed out to me clipped out the articles dress up as for Halloween? I won’t give too much de- By Jeff Blair that maybe it’s not necessar- each week to save in a By Martha Baker Peebles I use ______like Paula Deen tail on the movie so as not ily the video games causing scrapbook. Since I aim to uses butter. to spoil it for someone who the problem, but rather the please, I have dedicated This year for Christmas, may want to go and see it, amount of time kids spend this column to my articles instead of snow, I wanted but suffice it to say that I the duty and right to deter- playing them. I can some- for the past year. I’ve even white ___? What was the agree 100 percent. mine how we raise our kids? what agree with that. included the answers at the Take the test worst Christmas gift I have One of the children Crystal Without firm discipline, My daughter doesn’t play end. This might be fun, ever gotten? Finally, where was caring for while their kids have no clue what is violent games–I wouldn’t al- though not easy. Good luck! when a breast-fed baby is was I supposedly vacation- parents were away took off expected of them when it low it–but she is still limited With what did my sister, given a bottle too soon? As ing and was robbed at gun at a classical music recital comes to how to act. They de- on the amount of time she my cousins and I fill our a kid, where did I buy al- point? and was causing all kinds of velop their ideas through can spend on the computer. suitcase before leaving Cali- most all of my mom’s Answers: Oranges/wild havoc. television and video games. When I was growing up, we fornia? Hunting for this Mother’s Day gifts? What boar/elephant and walrus Crystal finally caught up I realize I sound like my didn’t have computers. We animal would be more ap- was I doing that annoyed tusks. with the boy. Sitting on the parents, but some of the would ride our bikes or play pealing to me than hunting my daughter when she was She sucked it/so lepre- steps leading to the stage video games kids are play- a game of neighborhood items for a baby registry. in labor? chauns can’t see you/Is My where a violin virtuoso had ing are also part of the prob- football or basketball or just George Washington’s teeth What do Larry The Cable Hearing Aid On? been playing, Crystal put the lem. hang out. You don’t see were actually not made out Guy and I have in common? Yellow labradors/Her- boy over his knee and said, I tried one of these new, much of that anymore. of wood, what were they What two things can’t Bill cules/climbed in the crib “I wasn’t going to hit him, very realistic looking war I think part of the reason made of? live without while watching with her. just make him think he was games once. I guess I played the government is prying When our granddaughter TV? What was the name of Nipple confusion/my going to get it. That’s the it for 20 or 30 minutes. After into areas that should be Maizie turned one year old, my prescribed colonoscopy Uncle Nick’s grocery store/ problem with kids these playing, while I didn’t act on only the concern of parents instead of eating her cake, prep? chewed gum too loudly. days, nobody tells them no.” it, I did have more of a feel- is that it assumes parents what did she do to it? What Rednecks might use a bra We both cut the sleeves That is exactly part of the ing of aggressiveness. aren’t doing their job. does Irish legend say is the for this. What phrase did out of our favorite shirts/ problem with our youth. If a game can affect adults We have to teach kids how reason for wearing green my mother use when I deluxe mixed nuts and his Some of the things I see kids with all their life experi- to behave properly and what on St. Patrick’s Day? In se- snuffed snot backwards? Shiatsu back massager/ and teenagers get by with ences to support them, what is and is not acceptable. nior terms, what does the What pet and plant do all Moviprep. today would have led to is it doing to young, impres- If we don’t, then we are cre- text IMHAO stand for? kids secretly want? A hanging planter/“You lengthy groundings, spank- sionable kids? ating a problem that will one What was the theme for What nickname do I call would gag a maggot!”/a ings and loss of privileges Numerous studies have day lead to very serious is- Allison’s baby shower? Katherine, our granddaugh- pony and a Venus Flytrap. when I was growing up. been conducted and most sues. We will have a society What is the name of my fa- ter? What musical at the Kitty Kate/The Lion King/ When did it become wrong support the theory that vio- where no one has any regard vorite large fish inhabiting Fox Theater did I drag Bill the Tough Tuft. to correct our children? lent video games can make for his fellow human beings, my fish pond? What trick to last summer? What was Spanish moss/Francis When did it become against kids act more aggressively. or any respect for human did I use to get Allison to my great idea for a new golf- Scott Key/Arlin Jr. the law to discipline our chil- Just a few short years ago, life. take a nap when she was a ing invention? We biked the Katy Trail/ dren? When did the govern- it would have been unheard It’s already happening to a baby? What southern plant kept Coneheads/spray paint. ment decide that it, instead of for a kid to talk back to an certain extent. Will we stop What is the new buzzword eluding me on our trip to Teeth/a Jenny Craig cook- of mothers and fathers, had adult. Now it is a regular oc- it before it’s too late? for a potential problem Florida? What famous book/the Philippines.

country. Knee-jerk reactions Don’t make knee- and hasty decisions are not Shaving: the blade vs. electric jerk legislation going to solve the problems. ike many guys, I lather on a small piece of Editor, County Journal: Letters Well thought out answers L don’t look forward to newspaper. Here are a few thoughts must prevail. shaving every day. How- Things have changed so regarding President Oba- Law abiding citizens To The should also ask our leaders ever, that would not be as much in the hair cutting ma’s orders to congress to bad as having an itchy Editor’s business—some men go to give him something by Janu- to not put us at the mercy of beard or mustache. unisex salons. Men cer- ary so he can act. murderers, gang members, Editor drug cartels and others who I already wrote that I re- tainly can’t get a shave at To begin with, Obama, his ceived a very nice electric Space one of those places. attorney general and most of don’t have any respect for razor for Christmas. It is a My dad has always used a his handpicked cabinet and human life and will have the Braun and replaces a By Jerry Willis blade. First he used a hot the other men and women guns to kill and terrorize us. Norelco. There is no com- wash cloth around his face he has surrounded himself deep breath and sensibly Our leaders and those ap- parison between the two. to soften his beard. He has with are all anti-gun, anti- discuss and argue every- pointed by the president This should not sound like a short shaving brush to NRA and anti-anyone who thing pertaining to violence, should simply base their a commercial, but that make the lather, smears it supports allowing the especially gun violence. findings on sound, sensible Norelco was a piece of junk. It takes me on his face and starts shav- American people to own A very thorough analysis laws and regulations that The Braun shaves almost as ing. I have never seen him guns for self-protection. needs to be done to find out can be accepted by all law closely as a blade. use an electric razor. Being It always comes back to the what gun laws and gun regu- abiding citizens and be rea- I sometimes use a blade, a long time 89 years old, he is from the belief of sportsmen not need- lations have and have not sonably enforced by our po- for instance, when I travel, old school—not like me. ing an AK-47 or an AR-15 or worked or have shown no lice. but it takes me so long af- to clean up Some men use aerosol quite frankly, any semi-auto- noticeable difference since Pete Reiman terwards to clean up all the foam to avoid having to matic weapon to kill a bunny they were put in force. We Campbell Hill blood. The blade is a good, make shaving suds. rabbit or deer. It’s interest- need to research all of the the blood violence in our society. close shave. When I use a blade, I just ing to note that they nearly We have I was thinking about get a bar of hand soap, slosh always refer to these guns as Knee-jerk reactions and shaves the other day. Do Scootie Rogers’ barbershop it around in my hands and automatics, even though hasty pressured decisions a sacred duty barbers still offer shaves? in Percy. smear it on my face. Then I they are actually semi-auto- will make for bad laws, most Editor, County Journal: In Tub Pautler’s shop, I If a man wanted a shave, start shaving and cutting. matics. I do agree that a 30- of which can’t or won’t be The Second Amendment don’t see any sign about a Scootie would get out his It’s much faster and more of round clip is overkill. enforced. to the U.S. Constitution shave. Barbers used to list straight blade razor, sharp- a challenge. I can usually It must be noted that our While the nation is mourn- states, “A well regulated the price of a shave along en it on a leather strap (also finish a blade shave in president comes from Chi- ing and still aghast over the militia, being necessary to with a haircut. spelled strop), lather up the fewer than five minutes. cago, the most gun restric- Connecticut school the security of a free state, I can still remember when customer and start the Nonetheless, thank good- tive city in the U.S., where shootings, the president, the right of the people to I was very young, going to shave. He would wipe the ness for that new Braun. they have more people national news media, and all keep and bear arms, shall killed with guns than in all Obama’s handpicked people not be infringed.” the wars we are engaged in who are going to make their This addition to our Con- now. recommendations to him stitution was so important Policies Of The County Journal River Stages How how can this be? No are being pressured by the to our founders that they A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. The Mississippi At Chester one other than police are al- liberal press, anti-gun placed it second only to the people, ultra liberals, police Larry Willis & Jerry Willis - Owners/Publishers Flood Stage 27 Ft. lowed to have guns in Chi- freedom of speech and reli- cago. The Supreme Court and other law and order Greg Myers - Editor Jan. 10 ...... -.5 gion. did finally rule in favor of people sitting on these com- The express reason for PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY Jan. 11 ...... -.4 people being able to have mittees to enact stricter gun this addition was to guaran- 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 Jan. 12 ...... 1.1 guns in their homes for self- laws, which will give our Jan. 13 ...... 3.5 Continued on Page 17 (618) 497-8272 protection in Chicago. government more and more Jan. 14 ...... 4.4 The tragedy in Connecti- control over the American Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be published. Jan. 15 ...... 3.5 cut, again a state with very people. Correction A telephone number is also required for verification. Letters Jan. 16 ...... 3.7 restrictive gun laws, was one First of all, not one of these and news items are published at the discretion of the editors. An accident report last of the most reprehensible children or teachers was week involving a pickup All copy will be edited. The County Journal does not publish killed by a law abiding gun poetry. incidents that has happened truck and a van should have owner. People who own Classified advertising must be prepaid except for estab- County Journal in my lifetime. I'm 74 years noted that Brian Thomas guns legally do not and have lished accounts. Political and certain other advertising must (USPS 549-110) old. I and millions of other was driving the truck, and be prepaid. is published weekly on Thursdays for Americans absolutely can’t not committed these mass Franklin Brawdy was driv- Any person or organization holding a money making event 60¢ each issue,$22.00 per year in imagine how even a de- murders. ing the van. and wanting it advertised in the County Journal must discuss Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties, ranged person could shoot The people of the United **** their promotion with the advertising department. Generally, $24.00 per year in Illinois, $29.00 per and kill 20 innocent chil- States should ask their lead- The story last week about if the organization charges for the event, goods or services, year elsewhere, by County Journal, dren and their teachers. This ers to find out what would the Chester girl who lost a the County Journal charges to advertise its event. Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, atrocity is absolutely beyond work best to stop the need- finger on the city steps Letters advocating a candidate or referendum will be pub- Illinois, 62272. Periodicals postage less killings and violence lished as a letter to the editor until two weeks before an elec- anyone’s imagination. stated she was taken to a tion. Within that two weeks such promotions will be published paid at Percy, Illinois. The president is absolutely that are taking place Cape Girardeau hospital. only as paid advertisement. POSTMASTER: Send address correct in saying that these throughout America. That was the informatin Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so in a paid ad- changes to County Journal, Box 369, types of tragedies absolutely Violence and disregard for given at the time. However, vertisement. Thank you notes will not be included in news 1101 East Pine, Percy, Illinois have to stop. But here is human life seem to be mul- she was taken to St. Louis stories. 62272. where we need to take a tiplying across our entire Children’s Hospital. January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 5

MISSING family Accident victim making great recovery dog named Peewee. By Greg Myers through rehab at Ranken He is a Boston In what doctors are calling Jordan, a pediatric spe- terrier, black and a miracle, a 10-year-old boy cialty hospital in Maryland from Bremen who suffered Heights. white, wearing major head injuries in an While Seth is still dealing a black collar. accident October 14 in with some health issues, in- Last seen Sunday, Chester is back at school. cluding frequent head- December 23, 4 miles Seth Snider was involved aches, problems breathing south of Sparta off in a car/bicycle accident at due to scarring and nar- the intersection of Garfield rowing of his airways from Route 4. He is greatly and Murphysboro Road. He the ventilator, occasional missed by my two was airlifted from the scene irregular heartbeats and little girls and me. in critical condition to Car- short-term memory loss, he REWARD OFFERED! dinal Glennon Children’s returned to Chester Grade Hospital in St. Louis. School January 4. “I was at the scene, and I “We went back to Cardi- Please call 618-443-3791 didn’t think he would make nal Glennon for a follow up it, and I am an RN,” said visit, and I had Seth walk Thank you. Seth’s mother Lory Snider. around the ICU with me,” “He was hardly breathing, said his mother. “The doc- and the medics at the scene tors called him a miracle. were worried that he would “While he is still dealing not make it to the hospital.” with some health prob- Seth arrived at Cardinal lems, he is up and running Glennon in a coma. Due to around and getting back to swelling of his brain and a his life. We still have to couple of blood clots, the watch him constantly, but FREE doctors kept Seth sedated. we are so relieved to have Seth was in a coma for more him with us.” than five days. A recovering Seth Snider with his mother Lory Lory also stated that she Electronic Filing “Doctors always tell you was overwhelmed with the With Paid Tax Preparation the worst case scenario, but and devastating types of didn’t know what to ex- support shown to her from I was hoping for the best,” traumatic brain injuries, pect, and the statistics the community, especially said Lory. “They told me to meaning that damage occurs were not in our favor. But her coworkers. Fast Service • Low Fees be prepared for him to never over a widespread area. DAI little by little, Seth kept “We are just going to take wake from the coma.” is one of the major causes of getting better. His condi- it one day at a time,” said William Henry, Accountant Seth slowly showed signs unconsciousness and persis- tion improved, and he Lory. “We know Seth may Andrew Henry, Accountant of improvement after com- tent vegetative state after slowly started speaking. still struggle at times be- ing out of the coma but still head trauma. The outcome is He couldn’t hold his head cause of this, but to see had major injuries, includ- frequently coma, with more up on his own for quite where he is at now com- Henry’s ing three facial fractures, than 90 percent of patients awhile, and he com- pared to where he was is a an erratic heartbeat caused with severe DAI never re- plained that his neck miracle.” Tax Service by the blunt trauma, lots of gaining consciousness. hurt.” Seth and his parents were Over 30 Years’ Experience road rash and being diag- Those who do wake up, of- Seth was at Cardinal able to attend the Polar nosed with diffuse axonal ten remain significantly im- Glennon for 10 days, seven Plunge held near Steel- Approx. 3 Blocks South Of The High School eville Saturday. The event brain injury. paired. of those in the intensive 616 N. James Street • Sparta Diffuse axonal injury is “The diagnosis was tough care unit. He then spent raised about $6,000 for one of the most common to deal with,” said Lory. “We the next three weeks going their benefit. (618) 443-5709

UMWA retirees...Continued from Page 1______the outcome of the case. port for the call for Patriot to He said they want to re- Patriot get away with this, A lawsuit against Peabody continue to fund the benefits duce that to only $10 mil- what would stop other com- Weekly and Patriot has been filed in to retirees. The union is also lion. panies such as Consolida- federal court in West Vir- buying advertising to sup- “They want to stop pay- tion Coal from doing the ginia, seeking to affirm the port its cause. ing into the 1974 pension same? SPECIALS medical benefit coverage Earle said while the United fund, which they are the There is a plan to have PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST promised by Patriot Coal. Mine Workers has never second largest contributor buses available to take as Hubert Lowe, a retiree, gone looking for a fight, to,” Earle said. “They also many retirees, their friends was quoted in an article on they are in for one this time. want to gut collective bar- and families to St. Louis $ 98 3 LB. Bloomberg.com, saying the Patriot has received just gaining agreements. They January 29 for the first Boneless Round Steak ...... benefit plans were “estab- over $800,000 in new financ- are telling us they have hearing. lished through collective ing to help it continue oper- only enough money to Earle said if the bank- $ 49 3 LB. bargaining with the United ating during the bankruptcy continue paying these ben- ruptcy is approved, it will Smoked Pork Chops ...... Mine Workers of America proceedings. efits until spring or maybe have devastating conse- and should be maintained.” Earle told the retirees last summer, then they would quences on the thousands $ 49 Family Pack ...... 3 LB. Retirees and the UMWA week that Patriot is cur- have to liquidate their as- of men and women who put Lean Ground Beef are currently making plans rently paying about $80 mil- sets.” many years of hard work to set up rallies to show sup- lion a year in retiree benefits. Earle said if Peabody and into the coal industry. ¢ Chicken DrumsticksSold in 5 lb. Bags .... 99 LB. Polar Plunge...From Page 1_ Steeleville. Becky Abbott of people jumped, and 25 people Carterville won it. were there to watch. A chain- Jeff Goetting won the 50/ saw had to be used to cut a 50 drawing that was good hole in the ice, which was 1505 N. Market • Northtown Center • Sparta • 443-3900 for $300. He donated $100 about six inches thick. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-7PM • SATURDAY 9AM-6PM from the winnings to the Donations for the Snider Snider fund. family are still being taken. To make a donation, make The first plunge was held Professional saxophonist and local artist Jeff in 2009 with three partici- checks payable to Steeleville pants—Travis Schaber, Jeff Polar Plunge and send them Wisely has released his latest CD “Beyond Mulholland and Dustin to 508 N. John Street in Boundaries,” featuring classic standards of Wathen. They said they did Steeleville. jazz, ballads, pop and gospel. Jeff, a native of it just to take care of bore- Next year’s Polar Plunge southern Illinois and experienced musician, has dom. will again be held the second played at many venues across the area, as well The following year, six Saturday in January. as Nashville, Tennessee. His credits include appearances on the WPSD TV 6 Telethon of Continued from Page 1____ Stars, Nashville Cowboy Church at the Ernest Percy... Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater, The Princess has worked for the town for that each part-time officer Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee, Smokey more than 30 years. They cannot exceed 1,000 hours Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge, as well as the said it would not be fair for on duty in a year’s time. He Kentucky Opry in Draffenville, Kentucky. Jeff Rednour’s starting pay to said some Percy officers have will make his first syndicated TV appearance in be more than Hartman is met that limit, while others making now. are close to it. Caupert presents award February when he will be a guest on the The board eventually went He said that’s why there Johnny Caupert, right, a 1985 graduate of Pinckney- Shotgun Red Variety Show broadcast on RFD into closed session to dis- has not been a strong police ville High School, recently presented the agriculture TV, live from the General Jackson Showboat in cuss personnel. Rednour presence in Percy lately, but leader of the year award, on behalf of the St. Louis Nashville, Tennessee. Jeff, along with was called into that meeting that doesn’t mean police pro- Agribusiness Club, to Congressman John Shimkus. producers Mike Harrison and Michael Allen of at one point. tection has been halted. Caupert noted that the impact of Shimkus’ efforts have InCahoots Film Entertainment in Nashville, are After about an hour, the “I had someone at my house ripple effects far beyond the Metro-St. Louis region. board came out of closed (needing help) at 4:30 the other “He fights fearlessly to ensure our nation’s energy excited about his new CD release. session but took no action morning,” Rednour said. security by utilizing our abundant agriculture It is sure to become an instant favorite. on any personnel matters. The board was furnished resources to create food, feed, fuel and jobs for Visit Jeff’s website for more information. The day after the meeting, with a police activity report America,” Caupert said. www.saxnforjesus.com Rednour told the County for all of 2012. It showed a Journal that he has not total of 214 calls for the year, been offered the full-time eight mutual aid calls, 218 chief’s job, but he would ordinance citations, five traf- consider it, if it is offered. fic crashes handled, 41 ar- “I’m just helping the board rests of which 15 were war- work through its options,” rant-related, 155 traffic cita- he said. “If the money’s not tions, 191 speeding tickets, th there, it’s not there.” no DUIs, 11 drug-related Rednour is currently em- cases, 87 verbal warnings 40 ployed at the Pinckneyville and 25 written warnings. prison but is on temporary The figures reflect 10 Anniversary leave. He said he plans to months of activity, March eventually return to work through December. There OPEN HOUSE at the prison. were no reports for January Rednour also pointed out and February. SATURDAY, 9AM- Hardesty joins W’ville JANUARY 19 2PM Willisville has a new board member. Coffee And Donuts Served At the Tuesday night meeting, the board accepted the res- ignation of Bill VanDiver, who had notified the board in Come celebrate the 40th anniversary December of his intention to resign last month. of Robert Graham providing Laura Hardesty will serve out VanDiver’s term until April. She has filed to run for the board in the April election. men’s clothing and formalwear The board approved Kylie Turner as a member of the fire at Hooker’s Mens Store. department. iPad for Bethany (That’s right, first day was January 4, 1973) There will be no used dump truck purchase from Ava at The Sparta Lions Club recently donated an iPad to this time. The board tabled any action to bid on the truck. Bethany Huddleston, front center, for use in her studies. The board agreed to put a notice in the County Journal The Sparta High School student suffered a vision that a hearing will be held February 19 on vacating a por- impairment as a result of a 2011 traffic accident, and Hooker’s Mens Store tion of Gower Street as requested by a homeowner. the computer will assist her in reading. Also in the Broadway Plaza • Sparta It was agreed to send employee Derrick Vogel to a three- front row are Bethany’s parents, Carol and Tim day Illinois Rural Water Association conference in Huddleston. In back from left are Mike Cater, Sparta 443-5013 Effingham and to send Clerk Jennifer Ross to a one-day Lions Club vision services chairman, and Sparta Lions grant writing class. Club President Steve Joiner. Funding for the computer The board took action to place a handicapped parking came from money raised during the club’s Candy Day sign in front of the Catholic church. collections. Submitted by Mike Springston Page 6 County Journal January 17, 2013 Sparta council stands firm that city’s full-time police must live in Sparta Full-time Sparta police them until February 8 to Hanna that it does need officers must continue to not take part in the fixing up and the park live in the city limits, after change, and most likely be committee could help with action by the city council Sales tax picked up by February 27,” cleanup and fix-up, be- Monday night. The coun- Rheinecker said. “They are cause the city would like cil revised the existing or- receipts for moving as fast as they can to give the money received dinance on police resi- on this, in order to get the to the park committee to dency. October cheaper power to the cus- give them an extra boost Mayor Charles Kelley tomers.” to their fund-raising ef- asked the council to con- Those who don’t opt out forts. sider adopting a policy to were will be enrolled with the Finance Commissioner allow for the hiring of city new supplier. Stephens noted that sales employees who live within disappointing According to figures tax receipts from the state a 25 to 30 mile range of the provided, the non-space show that $130,000 needs city, with no requirement heat rate will be $.04346 to be collected in the next for them to live within the Ultimately the council per kilowatt, and space two payments of the fiscal city limits. voted to amend the cur- heat will be at $.04280 per year in order to match last “Many surrounding mu- rent ordinance regarding kilowatt. What it all boils year’s receipts. nicipalities have this the police department, down to is a savings of 23 Mayor Kelley was disap- Angel Tree policy, and I think that it which had stated that all percent of supply costs of pointed because the sales Denise Ebers, principal at St. Mark’s Lutheran School might be a good thing to employees must live in power to residential cus- tax receipts for the month in Steeleville, stands by the Angel Tree covered with think about, because it Sparta. Now, the ordinance tomers, and a 34 percent of October were $101,992, mittens and scarves contributed by St. Mark’s families. would allow us to hire the reads that all full-time po- reduction in supply costs down from $102,307 re- The items were distributed to those in need. best possible candidates lice officers must live in to small commercial ac- ceived for October 2011. for positions that need Sparta, thus allowing part- counts, over the next two “I am highly disap- filled,” Kelley said. time officers to live out- years. Ameren will con- pointed because those re- Most council members side of town. tinue to deliver electricity ceipts were from the month INCOME TAX PREPARATION were not in favor of the The council exercised a and charge customers for of the Countryfest at the idea, and Kelley said that formality in voting to sup- it. complex,” Kelley said. “I Fast, Accurate Returns • Electronic Filing the matter could wait un- port the actions taken by City attorney Alan Farris just don’t understand how til the next meeting to let the electricity broker, Se- cautioned that people may our sales tax could go Walk-Ins Welcome the members think about lect Energy, who bar- be expecting more than down when it should have they are getting. gone up.” the issue. gained for the supply of REAL ESTATE 1101 N. Main St. “This never really was power to Sparta, along “People must be cautious Kelley said he felt that an issue until the previous with Coulterville, Steel- to remember this is not a the on-site vendors at the Enterprises INCOME TAX SERVICE MARISSA administration began hir- eville, rural Perry County, reduction of the entire bill festival did not file their ing part-time police offic- Marion, Carbondale and that comes to your house,” sales tax papers correctly ers from out of town,” other communities. Farris said. “The cost of in order for the city to col- (618) 295-2242 or 1-800-292-2096 said Commissioner Gary Municipalities learned of the meter, and other such lect its appropriate taxes. Stephens. “In fact, I be- the bid price last Thurs- things are not going down, The festival drew ap- lieve the better part of our day. just the electricity that is proximately 30,000 people part-time force does not Kelley reported that he supplied. It should be over the three-day event, live in Sparta.” took part in a conference noted that’s all that will be with all beverage, food, and Miller’s Meat Market Police Chief Tom Ashley call vote, and the aggre- reduced, but every little bit souvenir items sold on- confirmed that. gate approved a two-year helps.” site, and under the control 1524 S. Main • Red Bud • 282-3334 The entire topic came contract with Homefield In other news, Rhei- of one vendorship. Locally grown and processed meat and sausages. about because of the re- Energy to supply and necker said that Wells The council will take bids Committed To The Highest Level Of Quality And Food Safety quest of an unidentified transfer power to custom- Fargo Bank has decided to on the grave opening con- full-time officer who ers within the group. hand over property located tract, which expires on wishes to move out of “According to figures at 335 S. Market Street to March 31. Currently Jim SPECIALS Sparta. provided by Homefield, the city free and clear of Baue has the contract for Commissioner Gary customers within the any liens. providing those services. Bratwurst ...... $ lb. Hanna commented about group will save approxi- “They will pay the 2011 Kelley noted that the 2.39 that. mately $7 million in power and 2012 taxes and all council needs to begin Sirloin Steak ...... $ lb. “I have heard these re- supply fees over the course liens against the property thinking about the opera- 5.99 marks, and they are ridicu- of the contract,” Kelley and deed it to us free and tion of the Sparta Munici- Bacon Sizzlers ...... $ lb. lous,” Hanna said. “Things said. “That’s a substantial clear,” Rheinecker said. pal Swimming Pool for the 2.19 like ‘I feel for the safety of amount.” “All we have to do now is 2013 season. $ my family,’ or ‘I don’t want City Coordinator Corey figure out what we want “I have yet to hire a man- Stew Meat ...... 2.99 lb. to live in this hell-hole.’ If Rheinecker said things are to do with it and how we ager, or even look through that’s the way a police of- rolling fast with the group, can sell it.” the applications,” said New Hours: We Will Close At 1pm On Saturday Farris said the city has Commissioner Linda Bos- Competitively Priced Quality Products ficer in Sparta feels, then and customers will see the Heat And they need to move on. first rate decrease on their three options, which will ton. “I know that now is Full Service Serve Items “I feel that if you are a March 15 time frame bills. be to offer it at sealed bid, the time, and I will be look- Meat Case Stop In And Compare auction, or contract with a ing at that here in the near full-time employee with “First, Homefield will be Wholesale, Retail, Custom Butchering, Freezer Bundles, the city of Sparta in any sending opt-out letters to realtor. future.” Beef Sides And Quarters And Hogs-Whole Or Halves department, you should all customers by the week No definite decision was Ads will be placed for Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Inspected Daily live in Sparta, period. If of January 25, allowing made, but it was noted by the openings.. you don’t like it here, then you need to move else- where.” Commissioner Stephens NEED ROCK? agreed. “It’s my opinion that if ROCK • DIRT • SAND • LIME • TOP SOIL you draw your paycheck from Sparta, then you need Quality Service & Prompt Delivery! to pay your taxes in Tailgate Spread Sparta,” Stephens said. “We never had this prob- STEELEVILLE lem before the previous ad- ministration began hiring STONE, INC. out of town folks. I can Terry & Misty Conway, Owners/Operators understand it for part-time 965-9050 employment, but I can’t see allowing full-time people to pay their taxes some- where else.” “If they are full-time and don’t like it here and don’t want to live here, then they need to quit their job and go,” Hanna said. “We can’t start allowing this. We need to bring the pride back to the community and show people this is a great place to live.” Coulterville library to Larry Cometto hold 618-758-2011 reading program

The Coulterville Public Li- brary will hold its Read To Succeed program Thurs- day, January 17 at the vil- lage hall from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is open to all Your Randolph/Jackson children preschool through age 17. Age appropriate ac- tivities will be offered. County Connection A concession stand will also be provided. For infor- Come See mation call 758-3013. Mike Shields For All Your Vehicle Needs Welcomed CHEVYNew 2013CRUZE In Over AUTOMATIC MSRP $19,020 7,800 Homes w/auto show bonus Each Week $$15,44915,449 County Journal WEBERWEBER Percy CHEVROLET 497-8272 701 Old State Rte. 3 • Columbia 618-218-5111 • Cell 618-920-3059 January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 7 City of Pinckneyville approves comprehensive plan

By Jeff Blair proving the plan. ply for a lighting grant to in- burse the city $19,177. This The council authorized the gency workers.” After many years of talk, “The city has needed this stall new lighting in the would leave the city paying fire department to purchase Approval was also given for the city of Pinckneyville plan in place for a number water and sewer plants. $21,413. a commercial range for the the fire department to apply has a comprehensive plan. of years,” he said. Commissioner David Commissioner Leonard fire station. The amount, not for a 100 percent grant from Just as a new business Kovic said many grants Stone said he had spoken Heisner Jr. said his concern to exceed $3,500, will come the state fire marshall’s of- needs a written plan when the city can apply for re- with a group that is offering was that the city would have from the 2 percent fire fund. fice to purchase five sets of applying for loans, a com- quire that the city have an its services to apply for the no control over who was Commissioner Kevin Hicks turnout gear to replace some prehensive plan lays out approved comprehensive grant and provide an elec- hired to install the lighting. said the current stoves are obsolete and worn out equip- the future plans of the city, plan in place. trician to install the light- “It might be that we could over 20 years old. One ment. The grant would be a which is needed when ap- “You now meet that re- ing. actually apply for a grant on doesn’t work, and the other maximum of $25,000. plying for many grants. quirement,” he added. Stone said the total cost our own, choose a local is in poor condition. Approval was given to give City commissioners voted Mayor Augie Kellerman would be $40,590. The city electrician to install the “The stove will be used dur- $500 to Dick Conner of Mis- Monday night to approve said while it is great to have would have to pay the full lighting and maybe do it for ing events such as the an- fits Motorsports Productions the plan. Mike Kovic, who the plan in place now, the cost up front. less than is being proposed nual firemen’s fish fry on from the city’s hotel-motel had sat on a committee ap- council must remember Once completed, a grant here,” Heisner said. Good Friday and other tax fund. The money will as- pointed by the city council that it is just a starting through the Department of After more discussion, the fundraising events,” Hicks sist with advertising for an to put the finishing touches point, not an end. Commerce and Economic commissioners decided to said. “It would also be avail- upcoming auto swap meet at on the plan, commended In other notes, the council Opportunity would be ap- table it until the next coun- able in the event of an emer- the Pinckneyville fair- the current council for ap- discussed a proposal to ap- plied for that would reim- cil meeting. gency to cook food for emer- grounds.

Money for Hospice The Sparta Knights of Columbus Council raised more than $3,700 for Hospice of Southern Illinois through a Epiphany fire Columbus Day sporting clay shoot and gun raffle. Event The youth group of St. John Lutheran in Chester celebrated Epiphany with the burning of several Christmas coordinator Dave Leming, above, presents the check to trees. Epiphany is the celebration of the coming of the wise men to Jesus, the light of the world. In keeping with Hospice representative Kathy Wilson. that, the youngsters lit a fire to remember that Jesus casts even more light. Western Egyptian offering home modifications

The Illinois Housing De- leaking roof. Officials say Perry counties, the limit One of the goals of the pro- velopment Authority has accessibility issues are the would be $23,000. In Ran- gram is to coordinate hous- awarded Western Egyptian first priority for the pro- dolph County the limit is ing resources with other Now Thru Feb. 28 Economic Opportunity gram. Other needed repairs $23,100 and in Monroe service programs for the Council in Steeleville will be addressed if funds County $28,200. elderly and persons living ~ We Buy Gold ~ $150,000 to help approxi- are available. For a family of four in with disabilities. House- mately 10 families in Jack- Eligible households typi- Jackson or Perry counties, holds must be referred by son, Monroe, Perry and cally receive $5,000 to the limit is $28,700, in Ran- one of the following agen- Randolph counties. $13,000 of assistance as a dolph $28,850 and in Mon- cies: 50% The money is part of the five-year forgivable loan for roe $35,200. Southern Illinois Center home modification pro- work to their home that ad- There must be a docu- for Independent Living 457- Village gram and is designed to dresses accessibility and OFF mented accessibility need 3318, LINC 317-4028 or 615- help disabled individuals health, safety and repair for the home. 7816, Southern Illinois EVERYTHING Jewelers and seniors remain inde- concerns. Eligible households must Case Coordination Ser- Check Out Our Zuni Native American Jewelry pendent, live in their own To qualify, households be referred to Western vices 532-4300, Shawnee Al- homes and avoid having to must have at least one dis- Egyptian from participat- liance for Seniors 985-8322 “Quality Jewelry At Affordable Prices!” move to nursing homes or abled family member or a ing agencies that are or Western Egyptian 965- other institutions by mak- senior over the age of 60. funded by the Department 802 S. Washington St. • Du Quoin • 542-6611 3193. Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm • Layaway Available Unitl 2/28/13 ing necessary accessibility Household income must of Aging or Department of Referrals will be accepted improvements and repairs. not exceed 50 percent of the Human Services. Appli- starting January 21. Projects that would be area median income based cants will be assisted on a considered eligible include on household size. first come, first served ba- installing a ramp, bath- For example, a family of sis after prioritizing their room handrails or fixing a two living in Jackson or need. Twelfth Annual Sparta Chamber Of Commerce

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First National CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Bank BUCHHEIT’S Of Sparta 1-800-254-1708 • www.tru-bilt.com The Sparta Home Show Is Sponsored By The Sparta Chamber Of Commerce Page 8 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ BUSINESS After 40 Sparta chamber years, preparing for the Graham annual home show By Jeff Blair The Sparta Area Cham- loves his ber of Commerce’s Home Show is coming up later Hospital this month. The show will work be January 27 and 28 at health fair In the last 40 years, a lot the World Shooting and of new businesses have Recreational Complex. will also be a started, and a lot have Show committee chair- failed. man Michael Hayes up- part of the The story has been bet- dated members at last ter for Hooker’s Mens Wednesday’s chamber program Store in Sparta. Owner meeting. Robert Graham will mark Hayes said Sparta Com- Saturday 40 years of association munity Hospital will with Hooker’s during a again host a health fair in special day this Saturday, conjunction with the home January 19. show. But it will be Janu- His store, located on ary 27 only from 8 a.m. to fast for a period of time Broadway Plaza in Sparta, 4. before having the blood will hold an open house Times for the home drawn. from 9 to 2. Refreshments show will be 8 a.m. to 4 The hospital is giving will be available, and Gra- p.m. January 27 and 11 to away a 42-inch television ham invites everyone to go 3 January 28. with blu-ray player as its by the store and say hello. “Boccardi’s, the new res- grand prize. On January 4, 1973, taurant that replaced 17th In other notes from the Graham started working Street, has told me they chamber meeting, nomi- for Lee Hooker, who will be open with a full res- nations are being accepted owned Hooker’s, LTD. At taurant and bar by then,” for the chamber’s citizen that time, Hooker had a Hayes said. of the year award. The men’s wear and a women’s There is a full slate of award will be presented at wear store. vendors signed up, includ- the chamber dinner April “I was supposed to help ing landscaping, home 6. More details on the din- out for a two-week sale,” improvement and lawn ner will be announced in said Graham. “After that, and garden. Hayes said all the near future. there was just no talk Hooker’s Mens Store owner Robert Graham inside the store vendor spaces are full. The golf outing commit- about me leaving the “I have several on a wait- tee is considering chang- ing list to contact in case ing the outing from Sep- store.” for $9.99 a pair.” counts for about 45 per- complex is not a big business one of the vendors cancel,” tember to May. The idea is Graham took over own- Levis are now prepriced cent of his business. generator, but the shooters he said. to see if more people will ership of the store July 31, at $58, but Graham sells “It has been a huge, who do come in tend to be Wright’s and Buchheit’s participate if the event is 1980. them for $39.95. He says growing part of the store,” repeat customers. will each give away one held earlier in the season. This year, we were busy there is a noted change in said Graham. “We work Graham has been a sur- $250 gift certificate. The Charlie Bluff reported doing inventory, and I was the way men dress today with 12 high schools for vivor in the clothing busi- chamber, in conjunction that Santa Claus visited just going to let this an- compared to when he proms, and we average six ness. with Sparta Banking Cen- with 357 kids and 387 niversary slip by, but 40 started. The style is ca- weddings a weekend.” “When I started, there ter and First National adults, two dogs and a years is a milestone,” said sual, although there are Customers in the store were eight to 10 mens Bank of Sparta, will give Harley Davidson motor- Graham. So he planned still men who buy suits. might also notice a large clothing stores in a 50- away two $250 gift cards cycle in December. the open house. “We sell more casual map of the United States. mile radius of here,” said redeemable at any partici- Bluff also noted that Graham remembers fads wear now,” said Graham. It contains stick pins rep- Graham. “Now I think I pating home show vendor. prior to Christmas, he re- and trends through the “Men wear Dockers trou- resenting customers in all am the only one left. I have The Sparta hospital will ceived a commemorative years. sers to church. the states. been blessed. I love to come offer several health tests. medallion order for all of “I remember the leisure Another big part of “We have had customers to work every day, and I Many are free, some have the remaining unnum- suits. They were big,” said Hooker’s business is tux- from 48 states, all but Ver- have no desire to retire.” a nominal lab fee. Blood bered medallions for 2012. Graham. “We also had edo rental through Jim’s mont and Rhode Island,” He also credits Nancy tests that will have a small “We are in the process of Levi big bell jeans, and Formal Wear. Graham said Graham. Davison for being a long fee include a comprehen- starting to work on the when we started, they sold says tuxedo rental ac- He said the shooting time, faithful employee. sive blood count for $30, medallion for next year,” lipid profile and compre- he added. hensive metabolic panel It was announced that Troue retires Marissa chamber dinner $10 and prostate specific the next Macho Man First National Bank of antigen $20. Some tests Cookoff will be September Steeleville has announ- require that the person 14 at the Sparta VFW. ced the recent retirement coming up this month of customer service rep- The Marissa Chamber of 2013 Marissa’s most valu- resentative and secre- Commerce’s annual din- able person award. That tary Eldean Troue after ner will be Saturday, will be followed by enter- And Tax 29 years of service at the January 26 at the St. tainment by Gary Sluhan Quality Accounting Service Libory American Legion. from 8 to midnight. main bank in Steeleville. • Electronic Filing Bank employees celebra- A social hour will begin at To order tickets or for ted the occasion with a 5:30 with dinner at 6:30. more information, contact • Convenient Evening & Saturday Hours Kay Neal at 295-3737 or Art Pontow gift, cake and retirement Tickets are $25 each, • Individual & Business Tax Preparation Certified dinner at Hook, Line and $45 per couple. email kay.neal@bollmeier • Personal, Professional Service Public Following the meal, the crane.com or Shelly at 295- Sinker in Steeleville. • Over 35 Years Of Experience Accountant chamber will present its 3274. Located East Of Chester On Route 150 10397 Paradise Road • Bremen • 826-3305 [email protected]

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It Trustee Allen Kloepper sponder vehicle is begin- isn’t a surprise to village wanted more research on ning to nickel-and-dime the board members, who knew the worth of the equipment. department, and they will it was a matter of time be- The board agreed to check be exploring grant or loan fore the village would have prices on comparable options to replace it. to replace a radio frequency equipment and, if in line, Kempfer wants to find a receptor water pump. spend up to $2,500 for a four-wheel drive used ve- The system in place hasn’t roller. hicle to replace the van. been working properly, al- The board also approved Park committee member lowing the pump to run con- the purchase of a 30-inch by Joy Kessler said there was stantly, which the EPA does 36-inch outdoor aluminum/ no mulch at the city park. not allow. A replacement plexiglass enclosed She said that, for safety and system will turn the pump lockbox in which to post liability reasons, there off when the proper water meeting notices for the pub- needs to be at least an 18- pressure has been reached lic at a cost of $270. inch layer of mulch. and turn it back on when it It also accepted and ap- Trustee Dan Lohmann said falls below that. proved the recommenda- the purchase of double- The village has one bid tion of village attorney Jeff ground mulch was approved from EFI for $9,157. The Kerkhover to pay Roger last summer but was never board authorized seeking Hess for work on the visitor made. The board was going Guard members honored more bids and taking either center with the insurance to wait until spring but will Members of the Illinois National Guard 661st and 662nd units were honored with a EFI’s or any other that falls money the village was paid proceed with trying to buy it Freedom Salute Ceremony January 12 at the National Guard Armory in Sparta. Both at or below that amount. in the amount of $28,275. now if it is available. units served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, with all troops returning The village has a certifi- The matter has been one of A guest at the meeting, home safe and sound. cate of deposit for $17,000 contention between Hess Louis Pach, told the board that can be liquidated to and the village. The pay- he just purchased a dump- pay for the work. ment will be made to Hess truck load of double-ground Genealogy club to answer questions Trustee Kenny Kempfer with the agreement that the mulch at a supply company Members of the Randolph for ancestral roots. atlases and exclusive infor- reported that plans are be- matter is finished. in Chesterfield, Missouri County Genealogy Society The library has numerous mation from churches. ing made for street work in Police Chief Butch for $450. will be at the society’s ge- sources of information on The public is welcome to 2013. The board will need to Simpson said the depart- Pach, who is a representa- nealogical library in its shelves. Among the vol- attend. Refreshments will set a dollar amount to ment worked 80 1⁄2 hours in tive of Unison, asked the Steeleville January 19 from umes are donated family be available. spend. He suggested that December. The board gave board for a copy of the 9 to noon to answer ques- genealogies in detail, infor- For more information call the village plan to use about Simpson authority to staff village’s wireless lease tions related to searching mative stories of the area, 965-3705 or 826-2667. half of the $69,000 in the the department with part- agreement for cell towers. motor fuel tax fund. time officers who are avail- Unison is a wireless inves- He also talked about the able to work the hours tor/developer who finds ten- difficulty in getting bids for needed. Right now, two cur- ants for towers and would street work because of the rent officers have not been share revenue with the vil- 6 MONTHS small amount the village available, and he would like lage. spends in comparison to to replace them. He will make a full pro- larger municipalities. Fire Chief Darren posal to the board after re- Mayor Steven Kueker Kempfer asked what type of viewing the current lease INTEREST-FREE asked if the village could contract the village has agreement. coordinate its work with with telephone provider The board turned down a nearby small towns, which Frontier, because the bid of $1,800 to replace the Kempfer agreed might be department’s bill has been overhead doors at village on purchases over $300 an option. A second option much higher than the $40 hall, electing instead to the village has is to repair a month it once paid. For paint the existing doors. existing equipment and do two lines, the department Following board approval, street work itself. was billed $186.47 this Evansville residents will In addition, the roller the month. vote in the April municipal village borrowed from Ron Clerk Bethany Wunder- election if they want the vil- Stork is available to buy for lich will check with Fron- lage to represent them in SET OF $2,500. 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Year award. at the start of the new legis- tempts by Governor Quinn Terry Moore, Richard The chamber’s annual all lative session. and other Chicago politi- Allison, and Chris Martin Costello said he was cians to impose their views you can eat fish and shrimp will coordinate the event dinner, with two sides, is deeply honored by the op- on the rest of the state, just which will be held at the portunity to represent the as I have opposed the Friday January 18, at the American Legion Hall. Can- Chester Knights of Colum- people of the 116th district governor’s attempts to didates running for an of- bus Hall. The cost is $8.50 and the people of Illinois in close downstate facilities fice in Chester will be in- for adults, $5 for children the upcoming General As- like Chester Mental Health vited to participate. sembly. to pay for pet projects in Martin, Randolph County age 5-10, and anyone under He said the 98th General Chicago. Economic Development Co- five is admitted free. Assembly has a lot on its Supreme Court Justice ordinator, was appointed as The chamber’s new web- plate. Mary Jane Theis adminis- an ex-officio member of the site is online and can be vis- “I plan to work with legis- tered the oath of office to chamber’s board of direc- ited at www.chesteril.org. lators from both sides of the Senator Luechtefeld. tors. Anyone wishing to add any aisle to pass a concealed “My commitment to the Senator Dave Luechtefeld was sworn into office last week. The chamber’s annual business news or updates carry law that respects the constituents of the 58th meeting schedule for 2013 to the website should con- constitutional rights of the Senate District is unwaver- be honest about the state of ate since 1995. The new was briefly modified. The tact the chamber office at people of Illinois and en- ing. We face rough days affairs in Illinois.” 58th Senate District in- March meeting was 826-2721, or email Luechtefeld was reap- cludes all or parts of sures that law-abiding citi- ahead with the extreme fi- changed to a breakfast [email protected]. pointed as an assistant mi- Jefferson, Jackson, Perry, zens have the ability to de- nancial problems our state meeting and the April meet- Chester school district Su- fend themselves. As a faces,” said Luechtefeld. “I nority leader for the Repub- Randolph, Monroe, St. ing will be a lunch meeting/ perintendent Chris Diddle- former police officer and a have made two simple lican caucus. Clair, Washington and program. bock will address chamber veteran of the Gulf War, I promises–to work hard and He has served in the Sen- Union counties. It was reported that con- members and guests at the struction will soon begin on Chester Eagles Club Febru- St. Mary’s Ellis Grove to a small addition in back of ary 19 at noon. He will pro- Memorial Hospital that will vide information about the house a backup generator sales tax referendum that celebrate anniversary to be used in the event of a will be on the April 9 ballot. St. Mary Church of Divine Maternity near Ellis Grove will be celebrating the 20th Will dedicate anniversary of the dedica- Dirt For Sale tion of its new Catholic the new church building Sunday, Road & Driveway Rock January 27 during the 8 church a.m. Mass. All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread Past parish administra- building RED Elizabeth Miller, left, shows George and Virginia Flure tors will celebrate the Mass DOT RED DOT some of the low vision products that were on display. together. They will include Parishioners note that St. Fr. David Corrigan, Fr. Mary’s has come a long way CONSTRUCTION Michael Cooney, Deacon Al since it began in a rented Low vision class held DuBois and the present par- room above a store. When 826-4045 Pinckneyville Community watches and medical equip- ish administrator Fr. Ben that room became too Hospital recently hosted ment, such as blood pres- Stern. small, an abandoned tavern Elizabeth Miller from the sure cuffs, scales, thermom- It was noted that Fr. Jo- was transformed into a Southern Illinois Center for eters and diabetic gluco- Outer Limits seph Sense, pastor of St. house of worship, and when Independent Living for a meters, and a drinking cup the floods forced them from presentation for those over alarm for use when filling Mary for 40 years, who Sarabeth Witbart age 55 with low vision. cups and glasses. 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Wilson said the reason for financial facts Monday He said if the high looking at allowing dual night. school had to face cuts, sports again is primarily At the school board they could be in sports, because of the girls pro- meeting, held a week ear- art, music and vocational grams. lier than usual because of education. “We are getting thin on the Martin Luther King “To save money, we numbers in girls sports,” holiday next week, Beattie would have to cut sala- he said. broke down the district’s ries,” Beattie said. “That It was not certain if the revenues. would mean cutting pro- policy change would be He noted that 59 percent grams.” adopted for the spring or comes from the state, 10 He said if the current next fall. Beattie said the percent from the federal funding crisis is not cor- athletic director needs to government and 31 per- rected, they will need com- meet with the coaches and cent from local taxpayers. munity, the Sparta Educa- come up with a recommen- The problem is that the tion Association, other dation. The board directed state is not making its full staff and administration those involved in adminis- payments to school dis- input on cuts, then the tering sports to come up tricts statewide. board would make the fi- with a plan. Beattie noted that 71 nal decision. The board also approved percent of Sparta’s ex- The board also discussed a plan to look at a penses goes for salaries the possible reinstatement weighted grading system. and employee benefits. of a policy allowing high It would allow students The last time the board school students to take who make a B in ad- made cuts was in 2010, part in two sports at the vanced, more difficult which saved the district same time. classes to actually receive about $700,000 a year. High school Principal an A grade. The proposal Now it might be time to do Scott Beckley gave the will be presented at the it all again. board some recommended March 18 meeting. Beattie presented a slide guidelines on the subject. After the closed session, Jesse Tree presentation program on all four He said coaches would the board hired Laura First graders at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steeleville and Karen Gramenz Sparta district buildings. have to work together, or Borger as a teacher at the presented a December chapel service about the Jesse Tree and the prophecies He said Primary’s average dual sports could become school for the rest of this relating to Jesus’ birth. In back from left are Christian Zimmer, Jack Hamilton, class size is 23, and 25 is a nightmare. year. Gramenz, Abigail Vallett, Cayton Cratch and Mikkah Jacobus. In front are the maximum. He said The Illinois High School Jennifer Rheinecker Andrew Welten, Aubrianna Bockhorn, Peyton Bockhorn and Cooper Welten. there is not much that can Association allows dual was approved as a volun- be cut at that building. sports, but Sparta has not teer assistant volleyball Evansville, which covers for a few years. If two coach at Lincoln. grades K-8, could cut sports per student are al- Cathy Wolf was hired as Schweizer wins rain barrel event sports and music. lowed, students would a 2.5-hour supervisor at Hannah Schweizer, an be displayed on rain bar- teaching students about Lincoln, grades 4-8, have to choose a primary Lincoln. 8th grade student at St. rels. the water cycle, storm wa- Mary’s Catholic School in They noted that this will ter management and valu- Chester, was a winner in help St. Mary’s School in able resources. the IDOT rain barrel con- Honors test. She is the daughter of for Craig Shawn and Michelle Schweizer. Arianna Craig of Ruma The competition was has received the Midwest open to students in grades Achievement and Resi- 3 through 8 in Illinois. dence Life Leadership Meeting Customers By Accident! 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SPARTA berry muffin, fruit, milk. mashed potatoes, gravy, green January 21-25 FRIDAY: Waffles, syrup, sau- beans, banana, milk, roll, jelly. Breakfast sage patty, fruit, milk. HS alt, chicken strips. MONDAY: No school Lunch EVANSVILLE TUESDAY: Waffle sticks, TUESDAY: BBQ rib on bun, January 21-25 syrup, sausage link, fruit, broccoli and cheese, fruit, milk. Breakfast milk. WEDNESDAY: Chicken nug- MONDAY: No school. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast gets, chips, salsa, carrots, dip, TUESDAY: Waffle sticks, syrup, Danish, juice, milk. fruit, milk. sausage link, fruit, milk. THURSDAY: Breakfast bar, THURSDAY: Sloppy joe, WEDNESDAY: Blueberry or yogurt, juice, milk. French fries, fruit, bug bites, cherry breakfast strudel, juice, FRIDAY: Oatmeal or cereal, milk. milk. toast, jelly, fruit, milk. FRIDAY: Hot dog, sun chips, THURSDAY: Breakfast bar, Lunch green beans, fruit, milk. yogurt, juice, milk. TUESDAY: BBQ rib on bun, ST. MARK’S FRIDAY: Oatmeal or cereal, baked beans, applesauce. January 21-25 toast, jelly, fruit, milk. WEDNESDAY: Chicken pot pie, MONDAY: No school. Lunch green beans, fruit cocktail, TUESDAY: Hamburger or TUESDAY: BBQ rib on bun, cookie. cheeseburger, potato wedges, baked beans, applesauce, milk. THURSDAY: Ravioli, meat mixed fruit, milk. WEDNESDAY: Chicken pot pie, sauce, bread stick, spinach WEDNESDAY: Chicken and green beans, fruit cocktail, salad, apple. dumplings, peas, peaches, jello, cookie, milk. FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, chips, bread, milk. THURSDAY: Ravioli, meat sweet potatoes, applesauce. THURSDAY: Turkey, bread, sauce, bread stick, spinach MARISSA HIGH tater tots, green beans, pears, salad, fresh apple, milk. January 21-25 milk. FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, chips, Breakfast FRIDAY: Pigs in a blanket, sweet potatoes, applesauce, Olson gets signs MONDAY: No school. baked beans, nachos, frozen milk. Jared Olson recently received road signs for winning the state FFA proficiency TUESDAY: Ham, egg & cheese peaches, milk. STEELEVILLE award in agriculture repair and maintenance for the Trico FFA chapter. Olson croissant, juice. MARISSA ELEMENTARY January 21-25 completed record books on restoring and repairing antique tractors, lawn mowers WEDNESDAY: Sausage, egg January 21-25 Breakfast and pickup trucks during his four years in FFA. He advanced to the state contest by and cheese biscuit, juice. Breakfast MONDAY: No school. winning at the district level. He beat out four other district winners for the top THURSDAY: Cereal, muffin, MONDAY: No school. TUESDAY: Cereal, cinnamon juice. TUESDAY: Cinnamon roll, award. This is Trico’s second FFA state proficiency winner in school history. toast, juice, milk. FRIDAY: French toast sticks, pears. WEDNESDAY: Egg, bacon, syrup, bacon, juice. WEDNESDAY: Biscuits, gravy, wheat bread, juice, milk. Lunch peaches. THURSDAY: Biscuit and gravy, Glitter in the Night tickets on sale TUESDAY: Pizza, broccoli and THURSDAY: Cereal, muffin, juice, milk. In addition to assisting the Domenica McDonald at cheese, applesauce, ice box juice. Tickets are on sale for the cookie. Alt, chicken nuggets. FRIDAY: Waffles, syrup, bacon, FRIDAY: French toast stick, Friends of the Sparta Pub- library with the rising cost 443-2575, or Peggy Petkas at WEDNESDAY: Country fried juice. syrup, juice, milk. lic Library’s Glitter in the of books, DVDs, CDs, com- 443-3525. Tickets are $35 steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, Lunch Lunch Night dinner and auction. puters and programming, per person. green beans, pineapple tidbits. TUESDAY: Pizza, California TUESDAY: Chicken tetrazzini, The event will be February the Friends have underwrit- People interested in donat- Alt, pork chop. blend, applesauce, frosted salad with romaine, carrots, 9 at the Sparta Lions Club. ten the children’s summer ing, helping at the event or THURSDAY: Chicken patty, grahams. breadstick, mandarin oranges. The theme is Light Up The reading program. They renewing their Friends bun, scalloped potatoes, sliced WEDNESDAY: Grilled chicken WEDNESDAY: BBQ rib, bun, hash browns, green beans, Night. have also helped the library membership may call the carrots, jello/whipped topping. patty, seasoned potatoes, mixed The event is designed to be able to offer library at 443-5014 or Alt, steak and cheese. pineapple. fruit, ice box cookie. downloadable books for email spartaillinoislibrary FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, THURSDAY: Beef, noodles, THURSDAY: Chicken patty, raise money to help pur- French fries, sliced apples, green beans, breadstick, jello/ rice, corn, roll, applesauce. chase materials, upgrade Kindles, iPads and other @gmail.com. cookie. Alt, hamburger. fruit. FRIDAY: Sloppy joe, sweet computers and improve tablets and computers. For updated information TRICO ELEMENTARY FRIDAY: Pork chop, mashed potato fries, baked beans, mixed other information services To purchase tickets for about Glitter in the Night, visit January 21-25 potatoes, gravy, peas, pine- fruit. HS: graham crackers. at the library. Glitter in the Night, contact spartaglitter.weebly.com. Breakfast apple tidbits. MONDAY: No school. Milk offered with each meal. TUESDAY: Breakfast pizza, COULTERVILLE fruit, milk. January 21-25 WEDNESDAY: French toast Breakfast sticks, syrup, fruit, milk. MONDAY: No school. THURSDAY: Yogurt, blue- TUESDAY: Oatmeal, cinnamon berry muffin, fruit, milk. toast, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. FRIDAY: Waffles, syrup, sau- WEDNESDAY: French toast sage patty, fruit, milk. sticks, ham slice, cereal, fruit, First State Bank Lunch juice, milk. TUESDAY: Chicken tenders, THURSDAY: Yogurt, blueberry broccoli and cheese, fruit, bug muffin, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. bites, milk. FRIDAY: Waffles, syrup, sausage WEDNESDAY: Salisbury steak, patty, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. of Campbell Hill mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit, Lunch milk. TUESDAY: Pepperoni pizza, THURSDAY: Chicken noodle tossed salad, garlic breadstick, soup, crackers, PBJ pocket, marinara sauce, orange carrots, dip, fruit, milk. wedges, milk. HS alt, hot ham FRIDAY: Hot dog, baked beans, and cheese. In Observance Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, fruit, milk. WEDNESDAY: Taco burger, TRICO HIGH dark green leaf lettuce, tomato, January 21-25 refried beans, sliced pears, corn We Will Be Closed Monday, January 21. Breakfast chips, salsa. HS alt, pizza. MONDAY: No school. THURSDAY: Italian pasta TUESDAY: Breakfast pizza, bake, green pepper strips, fruit, milk. carrots, applesauce, royal WEDNESDAY: French toast brownie, bread, jelly, milk. HS Convenient Cash – sticks, syrup, fruit, milk. alt, grilled chicken. 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He from 250 to more than has also written a book on trees, “In Search of Large 300 years old, is 82 Trees.” The tree is at 4th and Mar- ket in Sparta on the prop- feet tall and measures erty of Helen Menke. Mahan says the tree could be 250 to 300 years old, not 18 feet 8 inches around an uncommon age for white oaks. This is not the first time “It is still healthy,” said However, J.C. Hayek, the Mahan has listed a tree in Menke. “People stop and extension forestry specialist Sparta. He said several look at it all the time. Some with the University of Illi- years ago, a man called him ask for an acorn from it. It nois, said just because a tree about an oak tree in Sparta. has never produced acorns, is big doesn’t mean it is old. “He said it had strange but it makes a mess with “Its age could range any- leaves,” recalls Mahan. leaves in the fall.” where from 150 to 350 Mahan has a cabin in deep She said at one time, it had years old,” Hayek said. southern Illinois and a tire as a swing attached The champion tree desig- stopped in Sparta back then to one of the limbs, and the nation is based on points for to look at the tree. It was a neighborhood kids loved it. its circumference, crown- black oak. But the tire and that limb spread and height. Menke’s “That tree became the are now gone. tree measures 18 feet 8 largest black oak in the “I have to have it trimmed inches around. The crown- U.S.,” said Mahan. every so often,” she said. spread is 112 feet, and the It is located at 409 W. 3rd “Branches get on the house. tree is 82 feet high. That Street, and Mahan says it is Experts have told me not to amounts to 337 points in the still growing. trim it any more than nec- championship system. On that trip, he saw the essary, because that causes “I measured the tree a Menke tree. At that time, a it to lose strength.” couple of months ago,” said different white oak was big- Menke acknowledges that Mahan. “I turned the infor- ger, but it has since died. it is usually a beautiful tree. mation into the state.” Menke has lived at 102 W. During especially colorful Mahan said all states list 4th Street since 1951. She autumns, its leaves are yel- their largest trees by species said Mahan has been com- low/orange in color. from A to Z. The white oak ing to see the tree for a long “It hasn’t been too colorful is the Illinois state tree. time. recently,” she said. The tree is officially regis- “He called last year to tell Mahan saw to it that tered with the University of me that the larger white Menke received a certificate Helen Menke stands beside her champion white oak tree. It stands in her back Illinois Department of Natu- oak had died,” said Menke. that the tree is officially in yard at 4th and Market in Sparta. She says the tree does not produce acorns but does ral Resources and Environ- She said her tree has the Illinois Big Tree Regis- have beautiful autumn leaves most years. mental Sciences. grown steadily. ter. 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Arbeiter led the the fourth quarter to help scored Elverado 17-11 in more than we did, espe- early attack with five New Athens hold off the fourth quarter to pull cially late in the game,” points. Chester’s late rally. out a 50-46 win Saturday in said Chester coach Brad However, New Athens Schwartz scored seven the seventh place game. Norman. “We played well. ended the first quarter points in the final quarter The Meteors grabbed an We shot the ball well and with a 4-0 run to trail just for Chester. 18-11 lead in the first quar- took care of the ball. New 11-10. “Having Chris in some ter and held a 27-23 advan- Athens just executed bet- Chester scored the first foul trouble throughout tage at the half. ter down the stretch than 10 points of the second the game hurt us some,” Elverado outscored we did.” quarter for a 21-10 lead. said Norman. “He has Marissa 12-6 in the third Chester trailed by six New Athens answered been big for us all year, and led 35-33 heading into points with three minutes right back with a 12-2 run and to not have him at cru- the fourth. to play in the game. Kyle to cut the deficit back cial moments was a factor Austin Place led the Me- Landon nailed two 3-point- down to one, which it was in this game.” teors with a game-high 21 ers, and Caleb Arbeiter at halftime with Chester Arbeiter finished with a points. C.J. Decaney had drained one to cut the lead leading 30-29. team-high 16 points to 15 points, and Brandon down to one point, 68-67 Both teams shot the ball lead Chester, while Conway added 12 in the with 7.6 seconds remain- well in the second period Landon and Schwartz win. ing. with Chester making 8-of- each had 12. Chester 74 Norman signaled for a 14 shots, while New Ath- “Caleb doesn’t get Perryville 57 timeout, but the Yellow ens made 7-of-14. enough credit,” said Nor- Chester jumped out to a Jackets had no timeouts Chris Schwartz led Ches- man. “He gets overlooked 20-10 lead in the first quar- remaining, resulting in a ter with five points in the a lot, but he does every- ter and never looked back technical foul. second quarter before get- thing for us. He’s the glue in a 74-57 win over Per- New Athens’ Blake ting into foul trouble. Jake to this team, and he was ryville January 9. Ragland was able to make Lochhead had four in the tough all game long for The Yellow Jackets led 2-of-4 free throws to give quarter. us.” 37-27 at halftime and out- his team a three-point lead Tyler Meyer led New Meyer finished with 19 scored Perryville 24-15 in with 5.2 seconds left. Athens with seven points points for New Athens. the third. Chester had a final shot in the frame. Schwartz was named Chris Schwartz led Ches- to tie the game, and Chester cooled off a tournament MVP. The all ter with 21 points, while Landon’s three-point shot little in the third quarter, tournament team con- Jake Lochhead had 12. Chester junior Jake Lochhead (15) drives through the was on target but hit the while New Athens stayed sisted of Ragland and Alec Weir and Link Cush- lane against New Athens Saturday night. back iron and out. hot. Chester made just 6- Meyer from New Athens, man each scored 10 points “It was an ill-advised of-17 shots in the period, Lochhead of Chester, Link in the win. Marissa-Coulterville 21-6 C.J. Decaney and Matt timeout by me,” said Nor- and New Athens was 8-of- Stolle of Valle Catholic Cobden 39 in the second quarter and Reuss each scored eight man. “I knew we were out 13. and Nate Kinnison of Per- Marissa-Coulterville 26 pulled away for a 39-26 win points to lead the Mete- of timeouts as soon as I Lochhead added eight ryville. Cobden outscored January 9. ors. Steeleville stuns Sparta; Trico wins big on opening night On an action-packed advantage to 13 points, 64- made some shots to keep opening night of the 49th 51, before Sparta made its them in the game early on. annual Sparta Mid-Winter final run. In the second half, we re- Classic, Steeleville shocked Consecutive three-point- ally took advantage of our Sparta with a 77-74 win, ers from Ferguson, Edmond- size.” Trico blew past Dupo 82- son and Brendon Wilson Both teams shot the ball 58, and Du Quoin pulled ignited the run. A three- well in the opening quar- away from Red Bud 51-37. pointer from Devante ter, as Trico was 8-of-15 Steeleville 77 Garrett, who was fresh off and Dupo was 7-of-11. Sparta 74 the bench, closed the gap The Pioneers were led Darin Winkelman and to one point, 75-74 with 5.7 early by Blaine LePere A.J. Jeffers combined to seconds remaining. with seven points in the score 56 points to lead After a Sparta foul, opening frame, while Steeleville past Sparta 77- Winkelman calmly made Chase Rednour added six. 74 Tuesday night. both of his free throws to George Kuhlman chipped “This was a huge win for give his team a 77-74 lead in with four points, includ- us,” said Steeleville coach with 4.4 seconds left in the ing a breakaway two- Bryce Bainter. “This was game. handed slam dunk. our best win of the year, Wilson’s desperation Demons Brown led and it was against a high- half-court attempt was off Dupo’s attack with seven quality opponent. I target, and Steeleville es- points in the first period. couldn’t be prouder of my caped with the win. At the end of the opening team.” “We came on strong at frame, the game was tied Winkelman had a game- the end, but that’s a moot 17-17. high 36 points, including point,” said Sparta coach Dupo opened the second 13 in the fourth quarter, Jeff Bowlby. “We didn’t quarter with a 5-0 run for where he went 9-of-10 from play a full 32 minutes. You a 22-17 lead. After that, it the free throw line to help have to give Steeleville was all Trico. the Warriors seal the win. credit. They were ready to The Pioneers finished “Darin and A.J. are start- play. the half with a 20-2 run for ing to take over as leaders “We have taken steps a commanding 37-24 half- on this team,” said Bain- backward as a team, and time lead. ter. “They are two of our we need to get that fixed LePere led the charge hardest workers, and I because we have a long with eight points in the think all of the hard work week ahead of us.” quarter for Trico. they have put in is starting Lockhart led Sparta with Trico’s execution was to pay off.” 16 points, and Wilson had nearly flawless in the Jeffers and Winkelman 15, including 13 in the fi- third quarter. The Pio- got off to a quick start for nal quarter. Christian neers scored on 11 of their Steeleville, scoring nine Jackson and Seth Fergu- first 12 possessions to and five points, respec- son each had 10. Sparta’s push their lead to 33 tively, in the opening top scorer, Aaron Rushing points, 61-28. quarter to give their team was held to nine. Kuhlman had the hot a 17-16 advantage. “Our focus was to try hand for Trico in the third, Winkelman exploded and shut down Lockhart,” scoring eight points, while for 10 points in the second said Bainter. “He really Rednour and Kyle Ham- Steeleville’s A.J. Jeffers (33) looks to put up a shot as Sparta’s Aaron Rushing quarter, as Steeleville out- creates a lot of their of- mel each had six. (30) defends. scored Sparta 18-10 for a fense. Winkelman de- Dupo finished the quar- 35-26 halftime lead. serves a lot of credit for ter with a 10-4 run to bring Du Quoin 51 ers. riod. Du Quoin’s AJ Smith Sparta battled back in the defensive job he did on the deficit down to 27 Red Bud 37 Greg Godier drained two hit a late three-pointer to the third quarter, and af- Rushing.” points, 65-38, heading into Du Quoin used a fourth 3-pointers and finished give his team a 41-33 edge ter back-to-back three- Trico 82 the final quarter. quarter run to pull away the quarter with six heading into the fourth pointers from Seth Fergu- Dupo 58 A pair of baskets each from Red Bud for a 51-37 points. Beltz added six quarter. son and Edmondson, the It took Trico some time by LePere and Brandon win Tuesday in the more points in the frame, The Musketeers would Bulldogs had cut the lead to get going against Dupo, Rickenberg pushed the tournament’s opening and Deeja Cole also had not get any closer, as Du down to three points, 41- but once the Pioneers lead back up to 30 for game. six, as the Indians led 31- Quoin used an 8-2 run to 38. found their stride, there Trico early in the fourth Red Bud was ice cold to 21 at the break. start the fourth quarter to The Warriors responded was no stopping them in quarter. start the game, making The Musketeers trailed seal the win. Red Bud was by scoring on six of their an 82-58 win Tuesday Dupo did make six 3- just 4-of-12 shots in the by as many as 13 points in just 2-of-9 from the floor in next seven possessions for night. pointers in the final quar- opening quarter. Du the third quarter, but fi- the final period. a 54-44 lead at the end of “It was a matter of effort ter to limit the damage, Quoin senior Daulton nally found the shooting Beltz finished with 15 the quarter. Winkelman and focus,” said Trico but the Pioneers coasted Beltz had seven first quar- range, making 5-of-9 shots points to pace Du Quoin. and Jeffers each scored coach Mike Denault. “We for the 24-point win. ter points to help his team to close the gap to five Cole added 14 points, in- eight points in the quarter didn’t come ready to play. LePere had a game-high to a 17-9 lead. points after a three- cluding eight in the to lead Steeleville’s attack. It took us some time to get 23 points. Kuhlman fin- The Musketeers contin- pointer from junior Caleb fourth quarter, and Smith Sparta’s Phil Lockhart going, and I think we ished with 18, and Red- ued to struggle, shooting Grohmann. had 11. scored six points in the played pretty well in the nour had 16. the ball in the second While Red Bud im- Greg Godier led Red period to keep the Bull- second and third quarters. Jason Meagher led Dupo quarter, making just 4-of- proved its shooting in the Bud with 11 points. Josh dogs close. Dupo has some tough with 14 points, and Matt 13 shots. However, all four quarter, they committed Snyder added nine, and Steeleville pushed its matchups for us, and they McDonald had 11. baskets were three-point- seven turnovers in the pe- Grohmann had eight. Lady Panthers begin play in West Frankfort tournament with two losses With losses to Herrin thers in a 31-29 loss to Sesser-Valier out- jump out are the facts. and Sesser-Valier, the Herrin Tuesday night. scored Pinckneyville in We missed out on 12 Pinckneyville Lady Pan- “We played well Pinckneyville falls to Herrin and Sesser-Valier every quarter, includ- points on easy shots at thers dropped to 0-2 in enough defensively to ing 17-7 in the first to the rim, gave up 14 the West Frankfort tour- win this game,” said the second time in our 11 at halftime but were run away with a 48-23 points on second nament. Pinckneyville coach last three games that we outscored 20-16 in the win Saturday in the chance opportunities Herrin 31 Alan Engelhardt. “Early have really lost the second half. West Frankfort tourna- and turned the ball over Pinckneyville 29 in the game, we had a game at the line. We Alyssa Hirsch and ment. 14 times. It is very dif- Pinckneyville went chance to put some dis- have to keep working Katelyn Mayer each “Obviously, we didn’t ficult to win that way.” just 3-of-8 from the free- tance between us and and make some shots scored nine points to play well today,” said Sophie Keith led the throw line, and those Herrin and we missed and just keep getting lead the Lady Panthers. Pinckneyville coach Lady Panthers with five misses came back to some very good looks better.” Sesser-Valier 48 Alan Engelhardt. “The points, while Kearston haunt the Lady Pan- around the rim. This is Pinckneyville led 13- Pinckneyville 23 biggest things that Opp had four. January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 15 Bowling Lady Warriors finish Carterville standings tournament with one win The Steeleville Lady ville 41-22 in the second Steeleville 46 Steeleville Warriors finished up play half to run away with a 65- Cobden 37 in the Carterville Winter 48 win Saturday. Alex Gale exploded for Won Lost Classic girls basketball The Lady Warriors 22 points and Chloe tournament with a win trailed 15-11 in the first Gerlach added 17 to propel Monday Early over Cobden January 9 quarter but regrouped to Steeleville to a 46-37 win Mixed Nuts 101 25 and a loss to Century Sat- take a 26-24 halftime lead. over Cobden January 9. Go Getters 82 44 urday. Chloe Gerlach nailed The Lady Warriors Midwest Gals 69 57 Alex Gale was named to four 3-pointers and fin- trailed 13-5 in the first County Journal 61 65 the all-tournament team. ished with 19 points to quarter but outscored Cob- 1st Natl. Bank 60 66 Century 65 High Team Game pace Steeleville. Morgan den 17-3 and 12-5 over the Steeleville 48 Bockhorn added nine next two quarters to take Go Getters 877 Century outscored Steele- High Team Series points in the loss. control. Go Getters 2494 High Ind. Game Mary Rosendohl 182 High Ind. Series Jan Bell 480

Tuesday Early Men Pinckneyville senior Luke Miller (23) attacks the Miller Lite 114 86 basket in the Panthers’ win over Sparta Friday night. Farm Bureau 113 87 KT’s Roadhouse 111.5 88.5 High school basketball roundup Victors Pharmacy 106.5 93.5 River City Auto 102 98 Pistol City 97 103 Gateway FS 92.5 107.5 Pinckneyville slows High Team Single Game Miller Lite 1348 High Team Series down Sparta 39-31 Miller Lite 3623 High Ind. Game Chester 71 27 at the break and out- Cale Young 258 Zeigler-Royalton 47 scored Valmeyer 34-30 in Chester outscored Zeig- the second half. High Ind. Series ler-Royalton in every Greg Godier and Caleb Jim alms 701 quarter, including 16-4 in Grohmann each scored 22 the fourth for a 71-47 win points to lead Red Bud, Tuesday night to stay un- while Josh Snyder had 12. defeated in Black Dia- Pinckneyville 39 Wednesday Night Ladies mond West play. Sparta 31 Stephens Farms 16 5 The Yellow Jackets led Pinckneyville outscored Rozier’s Girls 16 5 38-28 at the break. Sparta 16-9 in the fourth Hillside Crashettes 12 9 Kyle Landon led Ches- quarter to grab a 39-31 Vasquez Farms 10 11 win Friday night at home. Oddballs 10 11 ter with 15 points, and Red Raiders take first at Steeleville The Panthers led 10-9 at Three Springs 9 12 Jake Lochhead had 13. The Sparta boys Red Raiders took first place in the Steeleville 6th Grade the end of the first quar- United Iron Workers 8 13 Pinckneyville 53 Tournament January 4. In the front row from left are Devarick Lowery, Ke’Drieon ter and 17-11 at the break. High Team Game Benton 39 Thomas, Carlos Keen, Deon Clark, Lucas Brook and R.J. Anderson. In the back Sophomore Caleb Dahn Hillside Crashettes 863 Pinckneyville used a row are Kerry Harris, coach Rick Douglas, Keith Kiner, Isaac Floyd, Devin Clark, led the Panthers with 14 High Team Series strong second quarter to Trey Beckley, Spencer Steibel, coach Benitez Brown, coach Michael Merideth, points, while Brian Taylor Stephens Trucking 2438 push past Benton 53-39 and Luke Gasser. High Ind. Game Monday in the Benton In- added 10. K. Wedemeyer 243 vitational. Aaron Rushing led High school girls basketball roundup High Ind. Series The Panthers outscored Sparta with 12 points. K. Wedemeyer 577 Benton 18-5 in the second Steeleville 77 quarter for a 27-14 half- Valmeyer 43 Lady Musketeers edge past Freeburg time lead. Pinckneyville Darin Winkelman and Steeleville 46 ville 36-31 Thursday night. Marissa-Coulterville in every outscored Benton 26-25 in Reid Wilson combined to Dupo 19 Steeleville led 8-6 at the end quarter for a 47-19 win Thurs- Thursday Early the second half for the 14- score 44 points in Steele- Steeleville outscored Dupo of the first quarter, but Trico day night in Cahokia Confer- Border North 137 88 point win. ville’s 77-43 win over Strokerz Saloon 123.5 101.5 in every quarter, including 26- rallied back to take a 15-12 ence Kaskaskia Division ac- Chris Priebe led the Valmeyer Friday night. 7 in the second half to run halftime lead. tion. Pistol City 123.5 101.5 The game was tied at 17 WOW Designs 119.5 105.5 Panthers with 13 points. away with a 46-19 win Tues- Trico outscored Steeleville The Lady Meteors trailed Chester Eagles 115.5 109.5 Trico 49 at the end of the first quar- day night. 21-19 in the second half for 23-5 at the half and were out- 1st Natl. Bank 113.5 111.5 Du Quoin 40 ter, but Steeleville used a The Lady Warriors led 20- the five-point win. scored 24-14 in the second Mevert’s Auto 106.5 118.5 Trico shook off some 24-8 run in the second for 12 at halftime. Katelyn Thies led the Lady half. B&B Const. 97.5 127.5 rust Saturday after not a 41-25 halftime lead. Alex Gale scored 21 points Pioneers with 11 points, Christa Hill led Marissa Hillside Auto Body 97 128 playing for over a week In the second half, the and pulled down 16 rebounds while Kourtney Bunselmeyer with nine points, while Katie Peace Lutheran 91.5 133.5 and earned a 49-40 victory Warriors outscored Val- to lead Steeleville. Chloe had eight. Schubert had five. High Team Single Game over Du Quoin. meyer 36-18 for the 34- Gerlach added 11 points in For Steeleville, Sara Potter Carterville 45 1st National Bank 1298 The Pioneers led 13-7 at point win. the win. scored 11, and Alex Gale had Pinckneyville 43 High Team Series the end of the first quar- Winkelman finished Carbondale 71 nine. Carterville rallied to out- Border North 3656 ter and held a 20-18 half- with 27 points, while Wil- Sparta 19 Red Bud 40 High Ind. Game score Pinckneyville 12-6 in time advantage. son had 17. Carbondale outscored Freeburg 38 Bruce Mathis 269 the fourth quarter for a 45-43 In the second half, Trico Breese Central 64 Sparta 41-9 in the first half Red Bud rallied from a six- win January 9. High Ind. Series outscored Du Quoin 15-11 Red Bud 43 and rolled to a 71-19 victory point halftime deficit to Bruce Mathis 717 “I thought we competed and 14-11 for the nine- Breese Central jumped Tuesday night in the Carbon- knock off Freeburg 40-38 well tonight,” said Pinck- point win. out to a 20-6 lead in the dale Invitational. Thursday night in Cahokia neyville coach Alan Engel- Blaine LePere paced first quarter and cruised Savannah led the Lady Conference Mississippi Divi- hardt. “We just didn’t make Sparta Trico with 16 points. Klay- to a 64-43 win Friday Bulldogs with eight points. sion action. enough plays down the ton Bunselmeyer added night. Chester 44 Grace Richards led the stretch to win. In the fourth, I 13 points, and George The Musketeers trailed Steeleville 31 Lady Musketeers with 11 think our current lack of Tuesday Ladies Kuhlman had 11. 37-25 at halftime and were Chester jumped on Steele- points. Jessica Otten and Ali depth showed up as we wore Star Lanes 28.5 19.5 Red Bud 72 outscored 27-18 in the sec- ville early and rolled to a 44- Ringering each had nine out and stopped moving on 4 On The Floor 26 19 Valmeyer 57 ond half. 31 victory Monday night at points in the win. offense. Bowletts 21.5 26.5 Red Bud snapped a 13- Greg Godier made home. Zeigler-Royalton 60 “In the end, it was our free Sometimers 19 29 game losing streak with a seven 3-pointers and led The Lady Jackets led 17-6 at Chester 42 throw shooting (4-of-10) and High Game 72-57 win over Valmeyer Red Bud with 24 points. the end of the first quarter Zeigler-Royalton outscored turnovers (14) that cost us the Ginny Morgan 202 Saturday night. Josh Snyder added 11 and 31-18 at halftime. Chester 24-4 in the third quar- game.” High Series The Musketeers led 38- points in the loss. Taylor LaRose led Chester ter to pull away with a 60-42 The Lady Panthers trailed Ginny Morgan 562 with 11 points, while Chelsea win Thursday night in Black 11-8 at the end of the first Schroeder and McKenzi Diamond West action. quarter but tied the game up Tuesday Men Perry Co. Soccer registration Rucker each had 10. Chester trailed 13-8 at the at 22 at halftime. Pinckney- Country Co. 30.5 20.5 Perry County Soccer has ruary 16. Alex Gale paced Steeleville end of the first quarter but ville outscored Carterville 15- Star Lanes 30 21 set registration for its The fee for playing this with 10 points, and Chloe rallied for a 23-18 lead at the 11 in the third for a 37-33 lead Reaper Crew 26.5 24.5 spring soccer season for year is $45 if paying for the Gerlach added eight. break. heading into the fourth quar- Sparta Auto 26 25 Saturday, January 26. spring season. If you Chester improved to 5-13 Kaley Ludwig scored 12 ter. Pallbearers 25 26 Registration will be held played in the fall but did on the season, while Steele- points to lead Chester. Taylor Katelyn Mayer led the Lady Jerry’s Kids 25 26 ville dropped to 7-13. LaRose and McKenzi Rucker State Farm 21 30 at both Pinckneyville and not register for the spring Panthers with 12 points, and Rare Turkeys 20 31 Du Quoin McDonald’s season, you must register Trico 36 each had eight. Alyssa Hirsch had 11. HighGame from 9 to 11a.m. If you again. Steeleville 31 Lebanon 47 With the loss, Pinckney- Mike Pirtle 247 choose to register by mail, For more information, In a battle of longtime ri- Marissa-Coulterville 19 ville fell to 11-9 overall and 3- High Series all registrations must be email perrycosoccer@ vals, Trico edged out Steele- Lebanon outscored 3 in the SIRR Mississippi. Steven Dierks 630 received no later than Feb- hotmail.com.

Thursday Mixed Sparta Athletic Assoc. sign-ups Haury Plumbing 33 21 Pin Action 29 25 The Sparta Athletic As- chairs, available for or- BusinessBusiness DirectoryDirectory Hollyhockers 28 26 BusinessBusiness DirectoryDirectory sociation has announced Young Guns 25 29 dering. Them Again! 25 29 the sign-up dates for Pony The annual no-tap bowl- Gutter Gals 20 34 League baseball, softball ing tournament will be High Game and tee ball, as well as its held Saturday, March 16 AUTO PARTS/SERVICE HEATING/COOLING INSURANCE Melba Luthy 109 annual fundraiser. at Star Lanes. Three Sign-ups will be at the Holder Agency, Inc. Brian Burns 233 shifts are being offered at FROEMLING Heartland Agent For new civic center building High Series 3, 6 and 9 p.m. The partici- TIRE & SUPPLY Heating & Cooling Township Mutual Ins. Co. Melba Luthy 599 at the Sparta City Park pation fee is $15 per per- SPARTA Brian Burns 595 January 26-28. son and includes three 1089 Tanner Rd. Jason Brown Carolyn J. Holder, Agent Sign-ups will be held games of bowling, plus 9112 E. Springview Road • Baldwin AVA (618) 826-HEAT Fax: Saturday, January 26 shoes. Ph: (618) 785-2653 785-2617 Friday Mixed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., There will also be a 50/ 426-3661 Email: [email protected] Star Lanes 33.5 17.5 Sunday, January 27 from 50 drawing, and the fire- Don’t Have A Clue 26.5 24.5 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, The Rookies 24.5 26.5 pit of booze raffle winner 4 Chicks & 1 Dude 17.5 33.5 January 28 from 6 to 8 will be announced during ELECTRICIAN PROPANE High Games p.m. the tournament. Carol Holt 157 The cost to participate Raffle tickets are avail- KEN HALL WILLIAMS Brian Burns 203 is $40 per child, with a able from SAA board A/C & Heating, Inc. High Series discount applied for members. Electric, Inc. Carol Holt 443 three or more children. Last year, this tourna- Residential • Farm • Commercial EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE 502 W. SHAWNEETOWN TRAIL Brian Burns 559 The fee is due at sign-up. ment sold out. To reserve STEELEVILLE 443-4358 • SPARTA Checks should be made a spot, call Star Lanes at (618) 443-3013 965-2040 Phone Toll Free payable to the Sparta Ath- 443-3911. Participants after hours (618) 443-2934 Service Agreements 1-800-477-4358 Junior League letic Association. must pay their $15 in ad- 4 Amigos 2 0 The league will supply Daddy’s Girls 2 0 vance to secure a spot. No The Strikers 1 1 one team uniform shirt bowling experience is HOME IMPROVEMENT Strike Oops 1 1 per registered player. necessary. Players are responsible JAN CAN PAINTING Fearsome Foursome 1 1 HOLIDAY SPECIALS All Time Strikers 1 1 for their uniform pants, County Journal RALPH’S 1 Complete Room* $5% Off Guess Who 1 1 belt, hat, socks and 1101 E. Pine ~ PO Box 369 ~ Percy 2-3 Complete Rooms* 10% Off High Games shoes. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 4-5 Complete Rooms* 15% Off Charlie Cunningham 178 At sign-ups, the athletic *Complete room includes ceiling & walls Conner Rietz 142 association will have HUSTLER • TORO • ECHO (Present this ad at time of proposal) Brittany Walls 140 spirit wear and other INGERSOLL • ARIENS • GRAVELY 618-497-8272 (618) 317-2037 Alaina Fett 132 items, such as lawn 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville Page 16 County Journal January 17, 2013

6th grade Hornets win consolation The Chester St. John Lutheran School 6th grade boys basketball team recently won the consolation championship at the Steeleville tournament. Pictured from left are Logan Mitchell, Ethen Eggemeyer, Andrew Schwarting, Gunner Dickenson, Drake Bollman, Seth Levan, Jacob Wingerter, Randy Kueker and Jacob O’Reilly.

Prairie du Rocher Hoop Shoot participants Prairie du Rocher Grade School was well represented at the Elks Hoop Shoot December 15 in Murphysboro. Participants included Hunter Sauer, Alex Suhre, Samantha Roy, Taylor Pensoneau, Cole Steibel and coordinator Jake Ratz. Suhre won the 12 to 13-year-old boys group, and Roy won the 8 to 9-year-old girls group. They both advanced to the second round of the national free-throw contest held January 5 at Anna- Jonesboro High School. At the district competition, Roy took second place, and Suhre took third.

Elks Hoop Shoot A number of students from St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steeleville competed in the Elks Hoop Shoot at Murphysboro High School December 15. Pictured from left are Eli Coop, Mia Masterson, Chase Ehlers, Caitlin Schwarz, Ian Reith and Chloe Gordon. Schwarz was the runner-up in the girls 12-13 category, and Gordon won the girls 10-11 category and advanced to the next round.

Red Raider girls take second The Sparta Red Raiders girls basketball team placed second in the Sparta tournament Saturday. Pictured from left in the front row are Amyia Henry, Lexi Williams, Erianna Henry and Emily Schlimme. In the back are coach Rick Douglas, Destiny Williams, Ayanna Starnes, Myra Holman, Amari Douglas, Jami Cobb and coach Ronnie Williams.

Kuhlman’s slam Trico senior George Kuhlman (40) goes up for a two- handed slam dunk in the Pioneers’ win over Dupo Tuesday night in the Sparta Mid-Winter Classic. Kuhlman had 18 points in the win.

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That’s what libraries are What’s the worst thing hopes to avoid a fine that ties where the village can Most men in those days for. human nature that can happen if you take could be levied by the Illi- present its case. had guns that rivaled those I hope the schools will un- Editor, County Journal: a medication that is past its nois Environmental Protec- As a cost-cutting move, of the oppressors. They derstand that we don’t need We, the people, need to expiration date? tion Agency. the board decided to not stood their ground, and af- them dangling useless junk have a conversation. About The medicine will just be The subject was discussed send any employees to the ter several long years, hard- in front of our kids. We get what, you say? The Second a little bit weak, right? at last week’s town board Illinois Rural Water Asso- ships and many lives lost, enough of that already. Amendment? So, patriots, Wrong. Although that’s meeting. At issue are bac- ciation conference this year. our great nation emerged. lets talk. true in most cases, some teria readings that ex- The move will save at least I believe we have a sacred Judy Hochmuth First, if you hear someone outdated medications can ceeded IEPA rules at well $450. duty to honor the courage Steeleville bring up the hunting issue, become toxic and make you No. 3 on the east end of In other business, board of those great men, and at or reasonable and sensible sick. town. members were surprised to the very least, show our gun laws, you can pretty Knowing how to store The tests that showed the learn that a portion of what current, overbearing much be assured they don’t medications, as well as Small town news high readings took place was thought to be a portion leader, that we intend to understand the Second when and where to safely Editor, County Journal: roughly between May and of Second Street has been protect our constitutional Amendment to the U.S. dispose of them, is just as I enjoy reading the County August of last year. sold for back taxes to a pri- rights. Constitution. important as knowing how Journal but find that I re- Village officials speculated vate individual. If you, as an individual, do The only thing that the and when to take them. Fol- ally don’t know many of the that the high readings The 60-foot by 999-foot not feel the need to pur- Second Amendment does is low these tips and you’ll be names that appear in it. could have resulted from strip of ground runs along chase a gun for yourself, guarantees a common mili- on the right track. How things have changed the well head’s close prox- the old Streamline Mine please don’t. The last thing tary style rifle or other fire- When your pharmacist in 50 years. I still think imity to a private dog pen railroad spur and near sev- we need is someone owning arm and enough ammo for sends you home with a new Steeleville is a wonderful containing multiple dogs. eral homes in the City Lake a weapon they are not com- that weapon. medication, keep it in its town. It was a great place Water and air-borne bac- area. fortable with. But please In several of the colonies, original container, which in which to grow up. I have teria might have entered Apparently, the ground don’t support government males were required to have has your name and dosing many good memories of the the water supply when the was given to the village by instituted limits on other such a weapon, along with information on it. people and events of the well’s pump kicked on, cre- the Short family for use as law abiding citizens. 300 lead balls and the pow- Many medications, espe- 1950s there. ating suction for a brief a street years ago, but the I could go on showing ex- der to use them. cially those harmful to chil- The article about the bowl- time, but officials are not village never officially ac- ample after example that The purpose of the rifle dren, are put in foil pack- ing alley was great. I sat definitely blaming the dogs cepted it, and a street was gun control does not work. was not hunting or recre- aging. If you find these dif- pins there in the early ’50s. as the source. never built. It is only a precursor to ational shooting. It was a ficult to open, talk with We had semi-automatic set- However, when the dogs Mayor Dale Yates and more punitive government sort of varmint gun. Any your pharmacist. For each ters then. We set two alleys. were moved, the bacteria Bigham said the village will control. two-legged varmint that medication, the law pro- I think we had only eight level dropped and has been look into the matter, since To prove it, we need only would deprive them of life, vides for one type of pack- alleys then. If someone had within the acceptable range this is the first time it has look back a few years to liberty or property knew age without child resistant to go to the restroom, then for the past five months. come to the board’s atten- Australia. Violent crime they would meet resistance. features. If you don’t have we would set four until he That apparently has not tion. rose 59 percent after their Our founders knew hu- children in your home, got back. satisfied the IEPA. Don Bob Schaber asked the recent gun ban was insti- man nature and history these might work best for We made eight cents a Bigham, the board’s attor- board to be mindful of the tuted. well enough to include that you although consider line. On a regular night af- ney, reported that the IEPA mud being deposited on Britain has the highest Second Amendment, and whether young children ter two sessions, which has referred the violation streets due to the Gateway violent crime rate of any we would do well to leave it ever visit your home. lasted about five hours, we for prosecution. That could FS mill expansion project European Union country. intact as they intended. Whatever you do, don’t made a total of $4.80. One leave the town wide open to and that some haul trucks They also banned guns. I know that to some people transfer your medications of the first things I had to a fine if a court agrees. sometimes block access to Switzerland requires each this sounds radical, but our into an empty bottle. Some- do is get a social security The matter could be settled homes in that area. adult to own a military founding fathers were seri- one else may take them, not number before I could start if the town can convince the Yates said the mud will be weapon. Their gun violence ous about this freedom and knowing they belong to working. It was a good job. IEPA that the problem has cleared when the hauling is virtually nonexistent. liberty thing. you. It’s been known to hap- I worked two or three times been corrected. A meeting concludes. As far as handguns are a week and made some good I’m sure that if they were pen. concerned, I wonder how spending money. alive today, they would be If you’re unsure, ask your many of you have had to When it was a roller skat- on some watch list by our pharmacist about the best travel to or, God forbid, ing rink, I worked for a government because they place to store your medica- walk late at night in an un- short time helping people wouldn’t put up with the tions. To keep children and savory neighborhood. I’m put on their skates. I was lies and trashing of our pets safe, store medications Tilden town board sure you would feel more probably the worst skater in Constitution that is going in a high, locked cabinet. If comfortable if you or some- the county. I didn’t much on. that’s not possible, find a questions repair bill one with you had a means like that job, spending most Remember the “Shot place that’s difficult for chil- to defend against any pos- heard around the world” at dren to see and reach. Re- of the time on my rear. By Jeff Blair ond. sible attack. Lexington Green? Men member, a young child has It takes a while for the In other notes, Nick Hill I also wonder why politi- were there risking their no idea that these colorful A plumbing bill received newspaper to get this far with Select Energy gave a cians who seem to cry the lives to keep the British objects are not candy. And by the village of Tilden north, but it’s really worth presentation on electric ag- loudest for controlling our government from confiscat- even over-the-counter medi- brought a lengthy discus- the wait, and I look forward gregation to the board. weapons have government ing their store of powder cations and vitamins, par- sion at Tuesday night’s vil- to getting it. The Editor’s Hill said village electric sponsored armed protection and shot. ticularly those containing lage board meeting Space by Jerry Willis is customers could save for themselves. They also Wake up, people. It’s not iron, can be dangerous to A $455 repair bill from worth the waiting, but I also money by joining the grow- send their children to time to lay down; it’s time children, especially if taken Chandler Plumbing for enjoy other comments as ing number of communities schools that have armed to be active. Call or write in large amounts. work done at the Jim Beck- well. The important news in and counties that are choos- protection. your elected officials at all To keep a medication safe ley residence brought Randolph County is much ing to purchase electricity Here are the famous words levels. Tell them to stand up and potent, keep it out of questions from Mayor Don different than that of Will from suppliers other than of a Japanese leader during for the oath they took to direct sunlight in a cool, Keaton and several other County. There are a lot of Ameren. World War II. “We dare not preserve, protect and de- dry place. Some medica- board members. good things to say about liv- The Randolph County attack the coast of the U.S. fend the Constitution of the tions are affected by humid- Board member Earl Dorf, ing in a small town. board is expected to discuss There would be a gun be- United States from all en- ity, so the bathroom medi- who is the village’s water and possibly vote on a pro- hind every tree.” emies, foreign and domes- cine cabinet isn’t always commissioner, said he be- Merle Wolter lieved the village should posal to place an electric Need I say more? Joliet, Illinois tic. best. Other medications re- The Second Amendment quire refrigeration, but approve payment for the aggregation referendum on the ballot in April that Arlyn Fisk affirms an inalienable don’t keep medications bill. would cover the unincorpo- Percy Appreciation right. Several recent court there unless instructed to Dorf explained that Beck- Editor, County Journal: rulings have affirmed that do so by your doctor or ley had expressed concern rated areas of the county, I would like to acknowl- right. pharmacist. over a water bill he felt was along with municipalities Another edge everyone who at- Saturday, January 19 has It may be wise to keep a too high. Dorf said upon that do not have their own tended the Steeleville Po- been declared Gun Appre- reserve supply of medica- inspection of the water electric aggregation agree- marketing ploy lar Plunge Saturday. ciation Day in the U.S. The tions in the event of an meter, it appeared that the ment. Editor, County Journal: Wally and Vickie Wathen Illinois State Rifle Associa- emergency. For example, if tile that surrounds the After a short discussion, I’m really angry over a hosted a great event. There tion has offered some sug- you need medications for a meter had sunk, putting the village board voted to penguin key chain deal that was a huge turnout and a gestions for observing that chronic condition, such as pressure on the water line draw up a resolution asking is part of the Time maga- good time was had by all. day. diabetes, asthma, HIV, or a connection below it. Tilden electric customers if zine sales at Steeleville More power to all of you Introduce a friend to the psychiatric condition, carry “I believe this is what they want to have Select Grade School. who jumped into the freez- shooting sports. Go to your at least a three to five-day caused the leak, and I think Energy research and nego- My grandchild, who is in ing cold water. local gun dealer and buy supply with you in a purse we should pay this bill,” tiate an electric supply con- kindergarten at Steeleville, The event was in honor something. or briefcase in labeled con- Dorf said. tract for the village. The came home in a real panic of our son, Seth Snider. Have a frank talk with tainers. Make sure these are Board member Tony Shel- question will be on the wanting these useless pen- Seth’s bike collided with a your kids or grandkids in child resistant contain- ton said the location of the April municipal election guin key chains. car October 14, 2012 in about the importance of pri- ers. leak was not the question, ballot. The school principal sent Chester. He received three vate firearm ownership to As for medication dis- it was the fact that a village The board approved the out letters to parents stat- facial fractures and a wide- America’s freedom. Try to posal, make it a part of your employee had checked the purchase of a trailer to store ing that she wanted all stu- spread brain injury. undo some of the damage spring and fall cleaning meter and found that the water pipes and the dents to have the magazine. He has had a few linger- inflicted by some leftist ritual. Check expiration meter was spinning, even village’s generator so it is I thought it was required ing medical issues but teachers and media. dates, but even if the medi- after the resident had made ready to go in the event of a for class but later found out overall is recovering well. Make a pledge to aggres- cation is not dated, think of sure all faucets were water break in cold it was just another sales He returned to school sively stand up to and beat it as expired at six months turned off. weather. The cost of the gimmick. January 4 and is in his down attempts at gun con- after purchase. “That means that water trailer is $75. Then I found the upper homeroom class around trol in your community. Also, dispose of a medica- was going through the Approval was given to pur- grades were getting the half of the time. He has Learn more about your tion if it has changed col- meter, and that means that chase cameras and motion same thing in their book been a fighter from the day enemy, the gun control ors or developed an unusual the leak was on the lights at the village dog ken- bags. There was no interest he was born. movement. Do what you can odor—even if it’s not past its customer’s side of the nel. It was noted that some in the magazine by stu- Seth and his twin sister to dispel their lies and be expiration date. Don’t put meter and is not the dog owners have been go- dents, just a desire to get were born six weeks early prepared to confront them medications or vitamins village’s responsibility,” ing to the kennels at night one of the pink penguin key and have had to fight from when necessary. into open trash containers Shelton said. to retrieve their dogs that chains because someone day 1. Join, renew or upgrade or flush down the toilet. In- Mayor Don Keaton had been picked up by ani- else has one. The medical staff at Car- your membership in the stead, take all expired medi- agreed with Shelton, say- mal control. These are not going to get dinal Glennon Children’s ISRA and other firearm cations to your pharmacist ing the village had already In the police report, Mary any use. When the newness Hospital and Ranken Jor- rights groups. for proper disposal. This is agreed to credit Beckley’s Weiser was introduced as a wears off, they will end up dan Pediatric Rehab Hos- Your participation in Gun the best way to protect fam- account for the excess wa- new part-time police officer in a toy box somewhere, for- pital all said he is a miracle. Appreciation Day will help ily pets, children, people ter usage but should not for the village. Approval gotten. These institutions see hun- send a message. who might scrounge have to pay the repair bill. was given to allow Police What I’m really mad about dreds, if not thousands, of Remember that gun con- through your trash and the After more discussion, Chief Fred Freder-king to a is the two days of anxiety children come through trol is a disease, and you’re environment. Dorf made a motion to pay training conference in Mt. this little one went through their doors each year with the cure. Medications are expen- the bill. The motion died on Vernon in February at a over a stupid key chain. the same diagnosis as Gun Owners Lobby Day is sive, so it may be tempting the floor for lack of a sec- cost of $125. These little ones can’t even Seth’s. Most scenarios Wednesday, March 6 in to use them, even when read a full paragraph yet don’t turn out this favor- Springfield. We will have a they’ve expired. If this is but are required to fill out ably, though. We are very bus going from our area to your thinking, just remem- six or seven cards to send blessed. Springfield. Call me at 317- ber the greater potential to friends or relatives ask- I’d like to encourage ev- 1176 if you want to ride cost to you: your health and 295-2200 ing them to purchase a eryone to remember The along with us. safety. magazine. Ronald McDonald House Rick Hall Provided by Steeleville We all get bombarded in of Metro East St. Louis, Ellis Grove Healthmart. the mail with sales gim- when picking charities to micks. When does it stop? donate to. I don’t know These kids get a Weekly what I would have done Hope’s Red Leash Reader and magazine sales without them, since I basi- supplement every month. It cally lived in St. Louis for DOG & CAT GROOMING USED TIRES $ has never caused as much a month and a half. A January & February Special Over 400 In Stock 25 anxiety as this one. huge thank you to every- Paw-de-cure! BATH ONLY Many Sizes Available, All With 50% Tread Or More We parents and grandpar- one for their thoughts, Call Hope Today For Details ents deal with enough pres- prayers, calls, texts and Like Us On Facebook! sure over buying every- unbelievable generosity Tuesday-Saturday 24-Hour Towing thing they see on TV and at through this whole ordeal. Noon-8pm Walmart and Dollar Gen- Emily is the best sister and eral. daughter through all of OIL CHANGES You can’t buy household this and Alan Bockhorn for most cars and $ 95 needs without having to for kicking it up another 1 Mile North Of Steeleville ‘T’ • 317-3737 SOLD & INSTALLED light trucks 24 Page 18 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ SOCIETY

took all those back roads. January 13, Linda Morgan As we drove, we also had oulterville was the greeter at the United vansville time to talk and, of course, C Methodist Church. Pastor E much of our discussions Swanwick John Hackmann explained a NEWS were about our kids and bit about baptism during his grandkids. We are so fortu- NEWS time with the children. By Eloise Kueker, 853-4016 nate to have such a wonder- By Diana Cole, 758-2880 His message was Walking Chat With Wese ful family, and I am glad with Jesus: Baptism. I met a lady the other day, you enjoy reading about The Swanwick Cemetery The correct time for the and when she heard my them as much as I enjoy Association will have a January 19 all church com- name, she asked if I was the writing about them. meeting Monday, January mittee meeting is from 10 one who wrote the Evans- Happy birthday to Leora 21 at the Winkle Church be- a.m. to noon. Lunch will be ville News. I confessed that Bauer, who turns a young ginning at 7 p.m. Anyone served. it was me, and she gra- 90 years old this week. who has interest in the January 22, the PPRC will ciously told me how she The next meeting for the cemetery is invited to at- meet at 7 p.m., and the fi- likes to read the column to St. Boniface Ladies Society tend. Topics for discussion nance committee will meet see what adventures my will be January 17 after the at the meeting will be our January 29 at 7 p.m. family and I are experienc- 8 a.m. Mass. audit review, mowing con- If you are a member of any ing. I thanked her for read- St. Boniface Parish Coun- tract, grave digging and pic- of these committees, please ing the column. This is cil will be January 17. nic planning. attend the meetings. The great praise to hear that Congratulations to Bob Mark and Emma Steele Thursday night church ser- people are interested in and Minnie Mudd, who had lunch at Pistol City last vice had a good turnout. reading about our family. were selected as the knight week. The January 13 greeters at That lady was right; our and lady of the year for 2012 Derek and Jaime Schmei- Grandcote Presbyterian family does seem to have of Council 1952. The pre- derer are pleased to an- Church were Ron and San- adventures. sentation was made at the nounce two new additions dra Kempfer. Attending the I have been doing this for council Christmas party. to their family. Chad and nursery was Julie Jackson. almost 30 years. I never Remember that Monday, David Schmeiderer were The Mercy Ministry Com- would have thought I would January 21, many places adopted December 21. The mittee will meet at 7 p.m. be doing it for so long, but I will be closed in observance family celebrated with a cir- January 24. Missionaries of do enjoy writing it and ap- of Martin Luther King Day. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schilling cus theme party January 12 the month are Bruce and Bar- preciate hearing from folks The last basketball game Greg Schilling and Heather Wilson were united in mar- at the Sparta VFW. bara Wannemacher. who are still interested in of the regular season will be riage Saturday, September 22, 2012. reading about events that January 15 when the Eagles involve our community. travel to St. Libory for A & Randolph County Don and I took a drive last B games only. Regionals Sunday. We had no destina- will be held at EAC January tion in mind. We saw sights 22. marriage licenses we had never seen before This Week in History Maurice M. Hollings- Wilborn of Belleville and drove down roads we January 14, 1943— Church- worth to Skylar J. Lang- had never driven on. We did ill and Roosevelt met in Kyle Alan Guebert to horst, both of Steeleville Michelle Rena Surman, leave Randolph County but Casablanca. Brian L. Montroy to Bobbi both of Red Bud just for a little while. No January 17, 1991—Desert J. Klinkhardt, both of Red matter which road we took, Storm began. Bud Francis E. Melliere to sooner or later we ended up Evansville Enterprise Bobby O’Neal Williams Deanna Lynn Atkins, both back in Randolph County. January 12, 1934—Will- Sr. of Menard to Tori N. of Prairie du Rocher We were only gone for a iam Wolff passed away. Sur- couple of hours and took all vivors were sons M.L., Vic- Deutschmann—Kilpatrick blacktop roads. We tried to tor, Albert and Leo Wolff Berta and Paul Kipp and stay off rock roads so the and daughters Mary Larry and Angie car wouldn’t get too dirty. Thummel, Kate O’Hara and Deutschmann of Steel- Perry Co. Gold Plate We saw such sights as Mrs. H.P. Wicklein. eville are pleased to an- with rice, ham, black-eyed Shiloh College, Turkey Evansville won the first nounce the engagement of Activities peas, cornbread, slaw, poke Bluffs and Piney Creek Ra- basketball game since the their daughter Bethany January 21-25 cake. vine. Just don’t ask me how new year by defeating Cut- Lueth—Leonard Mae Deutschmann to MONDAY: Closed. Gold Plate Nutrition Sites we got there, because we ler 24-14. Nickie Lueth and James Jeffery Dean Kilpatrick, TUESDAY: Prize bingo. are open to all seniors 60 Leonard announce their the son of Lester WEDNESDAY: Bingo. years of age and older. For engagement. Kilpatrick and the late THURSDAY: Cards. a suggested donation of $3, Nickie is the daughter of Kathryn Gilbert. FRIDAY: Games. you may enjoy a nutritious S’ville senior center Thea and Jerry Bahr of A June 1, 2013 wedding is Some activities are sub- meal in the company of Sparta. She will be a May planned in Panama City ject to change without no- salad, pears, pumpkin bars. Beach, Florida. good friends. For our Activities 2014 graduate of veterinar- tice. THURSDAY: Baked ham, A reception will be held homebound friends, we January 21-25 ian technology from steamed broccoli, sweet po- at a later date. Menu also have home- delivered MONDAY: Bingo at 10. Ex- Shawnee Community Col- tatoes, pineapple, jello TUESDAY: Polish sausage, meals. Meal sites are lo- ercise at 11. lege and is a cashier at cake. sauerkraut, mashed pota- cated in Du Quoin, Cutler TUESDAY: Movie at 9. Med- Sears in Paducah, Ken- Sparta Comm. FRIDAY: Baked catfish, toes, corn, apple rings, pud- and Willisville. eri blood pressure check. tucky. baked beans, cole slaw, ding. If you would like more in- WEDNESDAY: Bingo at 10. James is the son of Liz Hospital gift sliced peaches, cornbread. WEDNESDAY: Baked ham, formation or to make a res- Exercise at 11. Russel and Mike Leonard Milk, tea or coffee, as au gratin potatoes, baked ervation, please call us at THURSDAY: Mederi bingo. well as wheat bread, is of Joppa, Illinois. He is a shop workers apples, corn, cake. 542-3511. Reservations are FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. Exer- served with each meal. graduate of Joppa High January 18: Betty Slavens cise at 11. THURSDAY: Swiss steak, appreciated before 8 a.m. Our hours are 8:30 to 2 School and has attended and Lela Asbury parsley potatoes, green on the day you wish to eat Menu p.m. Monday through Fri- Shawnee Community Col- January 19: Anna Bulliner beans, hot rolls, mixed with us. Come give us a try— MONDAY: Cheeseburger, day, except holidays. For lege. He is employed at January 21: Beryl Linders fruit. we love making new baked beans, slaw, fries, more information or to Plaza Tire as a mechanic, and Sharon Holland January 22: Paulette Ash- FRIDAY: Hoppin’ Johnny friends. tropical fruit. make a reservation, please and has been in the Illinois brook and Alene Holloway TUESDAY: Chicken and call 965-3134 ext. 5. Reser- Army National Guard In- rice, Carolina beans, lettuce vations are appreciated by January 23: Donna Batson fantry unit at West Frank- and Sandy Smith salad, mandarin oranges, 9:30 a.m. on the day you fort since 2008. hot rolls. wish to eat with us. We January 24: Ginger and An April 20 wedding is WEDNESDAY: Swiss steak, would love to have you; we Jerry Cornick and Lee being planned. mashed potatoes, lettuce like making new friends. Burns

Sparta senior center QUILTING SALE activities and menu JanuaryJanuary 21 18-28 - 26 Activities cole slaw, fruit crisp. Shop one of the largest Quilting Departments in Southern Illinois FRIDAY: Fish, macaroni January 21-25 and cheese, stewed toma- Quilt Blocks and Baby Quilt Tops to Embroider, MONDAY: Closed. toes, lettuce salad, apricots. TUESDAY: Bingo at 12:30. Happy 18th Quilting Stencils, Quilt Backing 90” to 108”, Suggested donations are Art class at 1. congregate $3.50 and home Pillowcases to Embroider, Solid & Calico Fabric WEDNESDAY: Exercise at Birthday delivery $3.75. Once seniors Birthday 90” Preprinted Quilt Top Fabric and Many Other Specials. 10:30. are served, anyone who THURSDAY: Chorus at would like to purchase a Baby Ryan We Carry Every Color DMC 6-Strand Embroidery Floss 10:15. Bingo at 12:30. meal, without drink, $5. FRIDAY: Exercise at 10:30. Whittington Downtown Nashville, IL Call 443-4020 or sign up Bingo at 12:30. Chorus to at the front desk. Pick up (618) 327-8898 Randolph County Care Cen- will start at 8:30 a.m. from Mon - Fri 8-5:30 • Sat 8-4 ter at 1:45. Love Mom & Dad Family Owned and Operated the senior center or, on re- Some activities are sub- Since 1954 quest, at your door. ject to change. [email protected] Menu TUESDAY: Country fried steak, milk gravy, butter beans or creamed corn, whipped potatoes, pine- apple. Card Of Thanks WEDNESDAY: Mostaccioli, Thank You black-eyed peas or mixed On November 22, 2012 my husband Sam was hit by a falling tree. vegetables, garden salad, This resulted in a head injury, broken neck and broken back. We wish to thank everyone hot cinnamon apples. Needless to say, our lives were turned upside down that day. Through all who made a contribution THURSDAY: Chicken and this, our sons, parents, family and friends were right by our side. dumplings, green beans, Word spread quickly of Sam’s accident. Many have told us, in the form of a donation as they sat down to their Thanksgiving dinners, they remembered Sam or memorial to the Randolph in their prayers. We cannot thank them all enough. The staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro were remarkable in 2012 Tree divorces their efficiency and judgment of health care. They flew Sam from Murphysboro to St. Louis. Once in St. Louis, we again had great care. Of Remembrance. granted After we got Sam home, the outpouring of well-wishes were incredible. We would Cherie Kay Hamm-Emily, like to thank everyone who called, sent cards, came by and brought food to us. The total to date is $10,305. petitioner, Donald Gene Most importantly, we want to thank everyone for all of their prayers. Sam was on Emily Jr., defendant. Disso- prayer chains in Florida, Oklahoma, Montana, Missouri and right here at home. The community’s interest and lution of marriage was granted to the petitioner Never underestimate the power of prayer. When Sam was first hurt, he told me support of this fundraising January 3, 2013. that he made three calls for help. The first and most important was to God, Michael P. McIntyre, peti- asking for his help. From there, he called me, then our oldest son. project is greatly appreciated. tioner, Candina N. We know the first call was the most important. McIntyre, defendant. Disso- lution of marriage was Sam’s faith has brought him through this hard time. He is healing well. granted to the petitioner Through all of this he has had no pain and no paralysis. Memorial Hospital January 2, 2013. Again, we want to thank all of you who also made that call Traci E. Liefer, petitioner, Jonathan G. Liefer, defen- to God on Sam’s behalf and God bless. Auxiliary dant. Dissolution of mar- Chester riage was granted to the Sam and LeeAnn Carson petitioner January 3, 2013. January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 19 CJJ OBITUARIES BERNICE “BERNIE” E. BOCKHORN Markers • Monuments • Mausoleums Bernice “Bernie” E. Bockhorn, 88, of Steel- eville, died at 11:15 p.m. Nashville Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Three Springs Memorial Co. Lodge in Chester. She was a homemaker John & Madeline Bergfeld and a real estate broker. (618) 443-5807 She was a member of Or (618) 443-2988 Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville. She was a 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s JANET RAE member of various church THROOP organizations including Janet Rae Throop, 70, of Ambassadors for Christ Ellis Grove, died at 4:40 and the Steeleville Food BERNADINE ROSALIE MAGDALENE a.m. Friday, January 11, Pantry. She was a former RODEWALD NEILSON 2013 at her home. Need A Bernadine Rodewald, Rosalie Magdalene member of the Chester She was a housewife. 84, of Campbell Hill, died Neilson, 93, of Sparta, Memorial Hospital Auxil- She was a member of St. at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, iary. Helping Hand? Mary’s Catholic Church in January 10, 2013 at Ches- January 12, 2013 at the She was born in Walsh Ellis Grove. She was a It’s nice to be able to live ter Rehab & Nursing Cen- Randolph County Care August 25, 1924 to member of the Moose ter. Center in Sparta. Rudolph and Ida Krantz in your own home, but Lodge, Eagles, VFW Aux- She was a member of She was a member of Eggemeyer. sometimes you just iliary and American Le- Immanuel Lutheran First United Methodist She married Wayne M. gion Auxiliary. need a helping hand. Church, West Point and Church in Sparta. Bockhorn February 20, She was born Septem- Immanuel Lutheran La- She worked as a secre- 1945 in Steeleville. He pre- Call our friendly, trustworthy ber 3, 1942 in Palestine to dies Aid. She was a home- tary for Country Compa- staff today for details! James and Doris Roche ceded her in death Janu- maker. nies Insurance in Sparta Herschbach. ary 10, 2002. She was born in Ran- for more then 20 years. She married Clarence She is survived by one dolph County, Illinois Oc- She was past president Eugene “Gene” Throop son Douglas (Judy) Bock- Clarice’s Home Care Service, Inc. tober 24, 1928 to Henry and member of Randolph We keep your loved ones at home! November 24, 1960 in Ellis horn of Sparta; one daugh- and Dora Beckman County Care Center Auxil- UP TO 24 HOURS BONDED SERVICE Grove. He survives. ter Diane (Tim) Esala of Lindwedel. iary, lifetime member of Steeleville Nashville Waterloo She is also survived by St. Charles, Missouri; She married Everet Pride of Hi Green Lodge 965-3972 327-3511 939-4241 four children Bobbi Maur- three grandchildren An- Rodewald January 31, 932, railroad auxiliary and er of Ellis Grove, Jackie gela Pisutha-Arnond of 1953 at Zion Lutheran served on the Sparta Com- Mitchell of Chester, Lau- Webster Groves, Missouri, Church in Walsh. He sur- munity Hospital Auxil- rie (Larry) Williamson of vives. iary. Josh Esala of St. Charles, Ava and Mark (Gail) She is also survived by She was born August 27, Missouri and Aaron Esala Throop of Ellis Grove; her children Neil (Mar- 1919 in Higbee, Missouri of Kansas City, Missouri; three brothers James sha) Rodewald of Ava, to Anton and Marie two great-grandsons, Thai In Loving Memory Of (Karen) Herschbach of Vickey (Scott) Sternberg Josephine Van Goethem and Cole Douglas Pisutha- Longtown, Missouri, Rob- of Steeleville and Rhonda Marietta. Arnond and one brother ert (Rosemary) Hersch- (Doug) Eggers of Percy; She married Charles Delmar Eggemeyer of Stacey Bockhorn bach of Perryville, Mis- seven grandchildren Amy Neilson June 11, 1939 at Steeleville. December 13, 1959 - January 17, 2012 souri and Jack Hersch- Smith, Bradley and Bryan First United Methodist She was also preceded bach of Chester and many Rodewald, Christopher Church in Sparta. He pre- in death by her parents, grandchildren and great- We were mother and daughter from and Brandon Sternberg ceded her in death Febru- grandchildren. one grandson Derek the very start, but the friendship and Joel and Jessica ary 19, 1954. She was preceded in Bockhorn, two brothers Eggers; four great-grand- She is survived by one we found was God’s gift to my heart. death by her parents, one and one sister. children Trent, Macy and daughter Charlene A. son Cary Throop, three Funeral services will be Stacey, not one single day Hayden Sternberg and (Norris) Lessley of Bald- grandchildren Jared Hol- held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Ania Smith; one sister win; one son-in-law Stan goes by that you aren’t in land, Nicole Welge and January 17, 2013 at Peace Oneida Eggemeyer of McIntyre of Evansville; Nick Mitchell and one sis- Lutheran Church in Steel- my thoughts. I remember Steeleville and one step- grandchildren Matthew C. ter Shirley DeHoff. eville with Rev. S. Blake the things you did and brother Raymond Abert of (Rebecca) Lessley of Mon- Services were held at 10 Duncan officiating. Burial Edwardsville. roe, North Carolina, Brett have a laugh or two and a.m. Wednesday, January will be in Peace Lutheran She was preceded in A. (Amanda) Lessley of even shed a tear. 16, 2013 at Pechacek-Mc- death by her parents, one Newton, Illinois and Mari- Cemetery in Steeleville. Clure Funeral Home in brother August Lindwedel etta A. Lessley-Ruiz (Is- Visitation will be at Loved and missed by – Chester with Father Ben and two sisters Laverne rael) of St. Louis; great- Wilson’s Funeral Home in Stern officiating. Burial Eggemeyer and Dorothy grandchildren Nathan, Steeleville Thursday from Mom was in New Palestine Cem- Liefer. Graham, Lydia and Nora 7:30 until 9 a.m. then from etery. and family Funeral services were Lessley and Antonio Ruiz 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be made held at 10 a.m. Saturday, and a dear friend Mildred Memorials may be given to the family-Gene Throop. January 12, 2013 at Im- Lessley of Sparta. to Peace Lutheran Church Sign the guest book at manuel Lutheran Church, She was also preceded or Steeleville Food Pantry. pmfh.net. West Point with Rev. Tim in death by her parents Sign the guest book at B. Zechiel officiating. and one daughter Toni wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Burial was in Immanuel Marie McIntyre. Fisher, Kerkhover Lutheran Cemetery, West Funeral services were Point. LOUIS CHARLES held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Wilson’s Funeral Home MCDANIEL January 16, 2013 at First & Coffey LAW OFFICE in Steeleville was in Louis Charles McDaniel United Methodist Church charge of arrangements. Jr., 86, of Pinckneyville, in Sparta with Pastor Memorials may be died Friday, January 11, Scott Henley officiating. Edward J. Fisher given to Immanuel Luth- 2013 at 10:15 p.m. in Fair Burial was in Caledonia eran Building Fund or Acres Rehabilitation and Cemetery in Sparta. R. Jeffrey Kerkhover Immanuel Lutheran Cem- Care Center in DuQuoin. McDaniel Funeral Jason E. Coffey etery Fund. He was employed by the Home in Sparta was in Sign the guest book at Illinois Central Railroad charge of arrangements. RANDOLPH Jordan D. Gremmels wilsonsfuneralhome.net. for over 40 years as a te- Memorials may be made MONUMENT WORKS to Randolph County Care legrapher, agent/operator Since 1900 and customer service rep- Center Auxiliary. Sign the guest book at Samantha Davis, BILLIE resentative working most General Practice • Wills • Trust mcdanielfh.com. Manager M. DIAL of those years in Pinck- Billie M. Dial, 91, of 701 W. Broadway Probate • Personal Injury • Contracts neyville. He was a member Chester, died at 7:25 a.m. STEELEVILLE of First United Methodist Workers’ Comp. • Real Estate • Family Law Thursday, January 10, 2013 DORIS J. Church in Pinckneyville, (618) 965-3333 at Independence Care Cen- MCMURTRIE 1300 1/2 Swanwick St. • Suite 203 ter in Perryville, Missouri. Masonic Lodge in Pinck- Doris J. McMurtrie, 83, MONUMENT SALES He had been an electri- neyville and Mitchell of Sparta, died at 8:25 a.m. Chester, IL 62233 cian at Arch Minerals for Lodge 85. Thursday, January 3, 2013 CEMETERY LETTERING 20 years. Prior to that, he Some of his favorite pas- at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital CUSTOM DESIGNS OUR SPECIALTY (618) 826-5021 had worked at Dial Supply times were fishing, hunt- in Belleville. ing, boating, water skiing We Guarantee All in Chester. She was a member of Monuments & Workmanship (618) 826-5024 Fax [email protected] He was a member of St. but he especially loved Trinity United Presbyte- John Lutheran Church in taking care of his grand- rian Church in Sparta, and Chester, Lutheran Laymen children. was chairman of the League, Chester Rotary He was born November prayer chain at the YOU’RE Club, VFW Post 3553 in 17, 1926 in Anna to Louis church. She had worked Chester and American Le- and Meva Smith McDan- at the Illinois Power office NOT ALONE! gion in Perryville. He had iel. administration and later There’s hope and understanding volunteered at St. John’s He married Gayle Clel- became a homemaker. radio broadcast. He had and November 5, 1950 in She enjoyed playing cards at Senior Life Solutions, been active in civil de- Cutler. She survives. and was in a pinochle a program of Pinckneyville club.

fense. He is also survived by Community Hospital. ○○○○○ He was a WWII Army vet- She was born to Roy and ○○○○○○○○ three children Lynne eran. Ada Eckert Harmon Octo- (Paul) Jones of Du Quoin, He was born October 19, ber 5, 1929 in Sparta. HELPING SENIORS 1921 in Ellis Grove to Bret (Jane) McDaniel of She married Warren D. COPE WITH: Sylvion and Lola Critten- Pinckneyville and Neal McMurtrie May 10, 1952. • Depressed mood den Dial. (Bridget) McDaniel of Du He preceded her in death • Unresolved grief He married Mildred Quoin; four grandchildren May 16, 1995. • Anxiety, nervousness Rose Fuss August 4, 1946 Derick (Stacey) Jones, She is survived by one • Worry in Ord, Nebraska. She sur- Colin Jones and Keri and daughter Shawn (Curtis) • Isolation or loneliness Chad McDaniel and one Liefer of Columbia, Illi- • Difficulty coping with vives. health/physical changes He is also survived by brother Bob (Avis) McDan- nois; one son Scott • Difficulty concentrating two children Neal (Debra) iel of Leesburg, Florida. (Sherry) McMurtrie of • Sleep or appetite changes Dial of Scottsdale, Arizona He was preceded in Wichita, Kansas; one sis- • Feelings of hopelessness and Janelle Dial of St. death by his parents and ter Erline Cane of Sparta or helplessness Louis. grandparents. and two grandchildren • Anger He was preceded in Funeral services were Weston and Whitney • Low self-esteem • Personality changes death by his parents, two held at First United Meth- Liefer. brothers Raymond and odist Church in Pinck- She was also preceded Gene Dial and one sister neyville Tuesday, January in death by her parents. Sometimes during the aging process, seniors experience an Retha Dell Duchinsky. 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Funeral services were overwhelming sense of hopelessness due to declining physical ability held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Services were held at 11 Reverend Jim Barnett of- or unresolved grief from the death of a loved one. a.m. Monday, January 14, January 5, 2013 at Trinity ficiating. Interment was in 2013 at Pechacek-McClure United Presbyterian With proper guidance from our compassionate and experienced professionals at Cutler Cemetery. Funeral Home in Chester Church in Sparta. Burial Senior Life Solutions, older adults can improve their lifestyle as well as overall health. with Rev. Peter Ill officiat- Pyatt Funeral Home in was in Caledonia Cem- Pinckneyville was in ing. Burial was in St. John etery in Sparta. To discover how Senior Life Solutions Lutheran Cemetery in charge of arrangements. McDaniel Funeral Senior Life Solutions Memorial donations can help you or a loved one handle Chester. Home in Sparta was in life’s challenges, keep a strong mind may be made to First Memorials may be made charge of arrangements. and enjoy life again. Call today! to St. John New Facility United Methodist Church Memorials may be given in Pinckneyville or Hos- Fund or St. John Radio to Trinity United Presbyte- 15 North Main, On the Square • Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Fund. pice of Southern Illinois. rian Church in Sparta. Phone: 618-357-8811 • Fax: 618-357-8840 Sign the guest book at Sign the guest book at Sign the guest book at Monday–Friday 8am–4pm pmfh.net. pyattfuneralhome.com. mcdanielfh.com. Page 20 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ COMING E VENTS-NOTICES-AUCTIONS WINTER HOURS StrokerZ saloon MEAT Open Fridays Only 5pm Willisville Ava Saddle Club Shooting Match SHOOT Sunday, January 20 January 20 • 1pm Sign Up Noon & Shooting Starts At 1pm Friday, January 18 Saturday, January 19 Meat Wheel • 50/50 • Food Provided 9 Ball Tournament Red Devil Radio Target Range 55 Feet FAMILY Coulterville VFW Starts at 7pm 8:30-12:30 FRIENDLY Crazy Joe’s Fish House 511 VFW Street • Coulterville FOR DIRECTIONS 758-9009 OR INFO CALL Ava •763-4417 OR 559-7226

Chester Scouts SATURDAY, THIRSTY Shooting Match JANUARY 19 THURSDAY PANCAKE DAY Sunday, Saturday, January 19 January 20 Fertile $1.50 BEER 6am-11am 1:00pm $2 RAIL St. John Parish Hall • Chester Adults $5 ~ Children (5-10) $3 ~ 4 & Under Free Shiloh Hill Tavern Soil DRINKS Open Guns (No Scopes) Sponsored By Trico FFA Alumni COMING SOON! Priebe Brothers Band Draft Beer & Lunch Hours Includes Beaucoup Bottom Band BENEFIT For Winery BERNASEK’S St. Jude Children’s BAR & RESTAURANT Research Hospital 501 East Buena Vista • Chester • 826-3155 COMING EVENTS Tuesday-Friday 3pm-1am • Saturday 2pm-1am • Sunday 10am-1am Saturday, February 16 TRACY Doors Open 5pm • Admission $10 Saturday, January 19 SCHUBERT Tickets Available At The KC Hall 3pm-7pm BAND Or Call (618) 357-6626 Saturday, January 26 DIRTWATER FOR SALE Knights Of Columbus #2921 Hall 4pm-8pm FOX 312 N. Gordon St. • Pinckneyville • 357-6626 DUMP TRUCK 140 Buttermilk Hill Rd. Ava • 618-763-4447 132,503 Miles Monday-Thursday 12pm - 6pm 1989 International Diesel S1900 ? ? Friday-Sunday 12pm - 8pm ???? ? Follow IL Route 3 South To Buttermilk Hill Rd. With 10-Foot Bed & 12-Foot Snowplow ???? ? The City of Ava will accept sealed bids ? ? ? ?? on this truck. The Truck will be sold as is. ? NIGHTNIGHT? ???? Benefits St. Mary’s PTO The Minimum Bid is $3,500.00. All bids must be in sealed envelopes marked ?? Saturday, February 2 “Dump Truck” turned in to the City Clerk’s ?? Doors Open 6:00pm ¥ Trivia At 7:00pm Fertile Soil Office by February 4, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. ???? ? St. Mary’s Gym At that time, the bids will be opened and ? Church St. • Chester ? ???? ? UPCOMING DANCES read out loud. For more information contact ?? ? Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded Saturday, January 19 City Hall at 618-426-3641. The City of Ava 1st - $160 • 2nd -$ 120 • 3rd - $80 ? 8:30-12:30 reserves the right to reject any or all bids ???? $ 10 Per Person • 4-8 Players Per Table BERNASEK’S Chester and waive any informalities in the bids. ?? Bring Your Own Drinks & Snacks ????Call For Reservations By Feb. 1 • 826-3120 (School Office) Saturday, January 26 8:30-12:30 Showing At PISTOL CITY Coulterville Upcoming Jackson/Union County Check out Fertile Soil band on Events DINNER • MUSIC • THEATER LAND AUCTION Facebook or at www.fertilesoil.yolasite.com/ 290 South Burns • Sparta, IL 62286 For booking information call (618) 317-4409 Saturday, Jan. 19 or email [email protected] February 2 Saturday, February 16 • 10:00am The Gordons METAL TOYZ Bluegrass Auction Will Be Held At 8:30pm Christ Lutheran School Gym, Jacob, Illinois February 7 DRINK SPECIALS Lucky Old Sons 50s & 60s Property Is Located Along Rte. 3 NO COVER CHARGE Country & Rock Near The Jackson/Union County Line OPEN TO THE PUBLIC February 14 744 +/- Acres Valentine’s Day Special With 675 Tillable Acres & Grain Storage RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE Monty Jackson and Sunday, Comedian Jeremy Nunes 8 Tracts/With One 12-Acre Wooded Tract TO SENIOR CITIZENS January February 16 Call Wayne Keller, Agent At 1-800-357-4020 & DISABLED PERSONS 20 Pickin’ Chicks Terms: 10% Down, Balance At This is notice to all Senior Citizens and February 23 Closing. No Buyer’s Premium. Disabled persons who qualify, to sign up Gospel Night Complete Terms, Conditions, Monty Jackson Photos, Maps, Etc. At buyafarm.com for their 20% reduction on their mobile homes, TAILGATE the deadline is May 1, 2013. BUCKET Mark Kennedy, Auctioneer WARS Call 618-965-3726 For Tickets IL Lic. #440000202 BEER More Info At To be eligible for this reduction you must: Judging Starts www.thegatheringplaceoffbroadway.com buyafarm.com/1-877-308-0875 A. Actually reside in the mobile home At Noon SPECIAL B. Hold title to the mobile home as provided in Watch The Football the Illinois Vehicle Code Championship Games Here! C. Reach the age of 65 on or before Are you a poet who wants January 1 of the year in which this statement Saturday, Feb. 2 everyone to know it? is filed OR be totally disabled. ROCKAHOLICS Applications are available at the County Clerk’s 8:30pm 3RHWU\ office in the Courthouse at Chester. If you would like more information, please call Steeleville the County Clerk’s office, 826-5000 ext. 191. Eagles &RQWHVW Pat Laramore,Randolph County Clerk County Journal Reach down deep and pour it all out 965-9076 497-8272 on the page. Then perform it like you own the place!

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• Adult SUBMISSION RULES • High school students 1. One poem per contestant • 8th grade students 2. Do not put your name on the poem. Make • 7th grade students sure the entry form and poem are stapled • 6th grade students together and that the poem title is on • 5th grade students the poem. • 4th grade students facebook.com/ 3. Mail entries to Amy Brockman (see address Entry forms can be found at below) or return your entry form to the swic.edu/poetry-contest. Student Development Office, Room 175. (QWU\'HDGOLQH± thecountyjournal )ULGD\0DUFK The award ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. COUNTY JOURNAL Send entries to: Red Bud Campus – Amy Brockman 1101 E. Pine ~ Percy ~ 497-8272 500 W. South Fourth St., Red Bud, IL 62278 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 8104 January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 21 CJJ REAL E STATE Randolph and Perry county real estate transactions FOR RANDOLPH WARRANTY DEEDS Carter Lt 11 Blk 1 Henry Michael D. Vasquez to NE SW; SW SW; NW SW; $26,134.10 COUNTY Douglas A. Tudor etux to Gardner’s 1st Add Sparta Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee S1/2 SW NW; W1/2 NE; Pt Perry County Trustee to January 11, 2013 Carl J. Handel etux Lts 2-3 Donna Slechticky to John etal SW Sec 26 7-6 NW SE Sec 29; S1/2 SE NE; Benjamin Alan Miller Pt SE Pat Laramore Blk 56 Joseph Barber’s Add W. Loesing Lts 1-2 Blk 5 Michael D. Vasquez to NE SE; S1/2 SE SE Sec 30 SW Sec 6 6-1 County Clerk Rockwood James Bottom’s 3rd add Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee 5-1; E1/2 NE; W1/2 SE Sec Perry County Trustee to & Recorder Ted Hood to Michael E. Sparta etal Pt Sec 29 7-6 7; W1/2 SE NW; E1/2 SE Denmark Baptist Church Julia R. Munster etal to Michael D. Vasquez to NW; NE SW Sec 6; Pt SE NE Lts 5 & 6 Denmark Douglas A. Tudor etux Lt 5 Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee 6-1; S1/2 SW NE; N1/2 SW Perry County Trustee to Birchler Acres S/D Chester etal S NW & SW Sec 25 7-6 NE; N1/2 NE NE; S1/2 SW Amy Fisher & Amy Veazey Jerry J. Reinhold to Lisa Ezzell to Paul R. SE; NW SE Sec 31; W1/2 NE Lt 10 Blk 11 Tamaroa Origi- Rosalie M. Chandler Pt NE Ezzell Pt Blk 2 Bessen’s Sec 7; Pt W1/2 NW Sec 32 5- nal Survey Aeration NW Sec 18 7-6 Add Prairie du Rocher 1 Perry County Trustee to Gary L. McDaniel etux to Jonathan G. Liefer etal to Dorothy Kuhns to Eldon HWK Land Trust No 1 Lt 22 Septic Tanks Donald R. Schwier Pt Out- Traci E. Liefer Pt Sec 16 4-8 A. Kuhns N1/2 NE SW; S1/2 Kaisers Addn lot 28 Opdyke’s Add NE SW; SW SW; NW SW; Perry County Trustee to SALES ~ INSTALLATION Chester W1/2 NE Pt NW SE Sec 29; Brian Morgan & Tonya Mor- RCK Development, Inc. to FOR PERRY COUNTY S1/2 SE NE; NE SE; S1/2 SE gan Lt 66 Harriet Roes 2nd Richview Concrete Products Rodney A. Nevois etux Lt 27 Kevin Kern SE Sec 30; E1/2; W1/2 SE; Addn Hidden Oaks Plat 2 Red County Clerk W1/2 SE NW Sec 7; E1/2 SE Perry County Trustee to Bud & Recorder NW; NE SW Sec 6 6-1; Pt SE Steve Castleman Pt Lts 20 (618) 249-8888 QUITCLAIM DEEDS WARRANTY DEEDS NE; S1/2 SW NE; N1/2 SW & 21 HR Schulzes S/D Loesing Brothers to John Dennis Cole, Fallon Cole & NE; N1/2 NE NE; SW SE Perry County Trustee to W. Loesing Lt 6 Blk 3 W.H. Marsha Cole to Dennis Cole Sec 31; W1/2 NE Sec 7; Pt Melody Saunders Lt 3 Blk McMillan’s 1st Add Sparta & Marsha Cole Pt Lt 2 Blk W1/2 NW Sec 32 5-1 34 Keyes & Metcalfs 2nd S/ Herbert H. Schaffner to 18 Keyes & Metcalfs 1st S/D Lesleigh Furry to Craig D Herbert J. Schaffner N NE Ernst F. Kujawa & Rose Furry Pt Lts 3 & 4 Blk 4 Geo Perry County Trustee to NO Sec 34 4-6 Marie Kujawa to Craig Alan T. Walls S/D Tommy Thorpe Lt 3 Blk 55 James G. Blind to Terry N. Kujawa & Brenda Rohde Deutsche Bk, Trustee, Fre- GS LS Smiths Addn Koonce Pt SW SW Sec 1 5-6 SW NE; NW SE Sec 24; W1/ mont Home Loan Trust Perry County Trustee to Michael D. Vasquez to 2 NW SE Sec 13 4-1 2005 1 & Ocwen Loan Ser- Kenneth L. Smith & Patsy A. Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee Kimberly Jo Townley to vicing, LLC to EH Pooled Smith Lt 4 Blk 13 WJ Ervins TRESPASSING etal Pt S730 C566 7-6 Chad Bird & Melissa Bird Pt 1012 LP Pt W1/2 NE Sec 24 2nd Addn Michael D. Vasquez to SW SE Sec 8 6-1; Lt 12 Coles 5-3 Consideration $27,000 Perry County Trustee to Hunting and fishing by permit only. Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee S/D Consideration $50,000 DEEDS Evelyn June Byers & etal E NW Sec 13 7-6 QUITCLAIM DEEDS Daniel Richard Feldmann, Wendel Ray Byers Lts 273 Trespassers Subject To Arrest Michael D. Vasquez to Bridget M. Fulkerson to John Carl Feldmann, & 274 Glores 8th Addn Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee Daron J. Fulkerson Pt S1/2 Michael Gerald Feldmann, Perry County Trustee to etal SE Sec 13 7-5 SW NW Sec 14 5-3 Robert Charles Feldmann, Thompson Land Trust No 2 Michael D. Vasquez to Thomas A. Kolditz to Carol Marie Morley & MINERALS SE SE NE; Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee Jenna Christine Bell & Maryann Victoria Pilsing to MINERALS NE NE SE Sec etal NW Sec 18 7-5 Kerry Ann Kolditz W1/2 SE Daniel Richard Feldmann, 30 5-1 Michael D. Vasquez to SE Sec 17 4-4 Trustee, Delphine Victoria Perry County Trustee to Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Trevar M. Vasquez, Trustee Abe Kuhns to Dorothy Feldmann Trust & Charles Betty C. Thompson & Ed- etal NW SW Sec 24 7-6 Kuhns N1/2 NE SW; S1/2 Howard Trust W1/2 NW & ward D. Thompson S1/2 NW SW Sec 23 4-1 MINERALS SW Sec 12 5-1 Circuit Clerk James W. Perry County Trustee to Campanella & Ronald D. Thompson Land Trust No 2 We Have The Home You’ve Been Waiting For! 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We Offer Egyptian MLS And Southwestern Illinois Regional MLS! • 61.5 Part Tillable, Part Wooded, On Open. Reduced $309,000. • 3 Bedroom, 3 bath home on large lot • 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home On Large Lot. Good Road. $209,200. DU QUOIN: Spacious Building, 5 Of- with workshop. $90,000. $48,000. COULTERVILLE: 4 Bed Home On 1.5 Car Garage. $72,000. • Home Building Sites, City Water & Sewer fices, Reception Area, Storage/Utility SPARTA: 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home, Partial • Nice Remodeled 3 Bed Home On Extra Large Corner Lot With Nice Deck. • 3 Bed Home On 1+ Acres w/Nice Available, Up To $5,000 Rebate Available Are, High Traffic Area w/Easy Access. Finished Basement, 2 Car Carport. Re- Large Lot. $57,000. $49,900. Workshop. $72,000. On Lot Purchase. Call For More Info. Reduced $89,000. duced $48,000. • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 1/2 Car Detached • 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home On Large Lot. ROCKWOOD: 3 Bed Home On 45 $10,000. WALSH: Building On Corner Lot. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage. Garage Reduced $61,500. Move In Ready. $70,000. Acres, Pasture, Tillable, Hunting. Re- • Building Lots On 6 Acre Lake w/City $57,000. Reduced $34,900. • 3 Bed, 2 Bath On 2 1/2 Lots. $69,000. CHESTER: 3 Bed, 1 Bath On Extra duced $210,000. Water. $40,000. SPARTA: Excellent Retail Building w/ • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Detached Garage. • 3 bedroom home with 24x30 pole Large Lot w/Full Basement,Ready to JACOB: 3 Bed w/Full Basement On LAKE OF EGYPT: One Acre Water- Over 6000 Sq. Ft. And 2100 Sq. Ft Build- $71,500. building on large lot. $34,900. Move Into. $95,000. Large Lot w/Large Outbuildings. Re- front Lot. $65,900. ing For Shop Or Storage. $319,000. • 2 Bed On Nice Corner Lot. $26,500. DU QUOIN: 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home. • 2 Bed Home w/Nice Basement On Nice duced $95,000. DU QUOIN: Excellent Location For A • Large commercial building with over PERCY: 3 bedroom, 2 bath on large lot Great Rental Property. Reduced Lot. Excellent Shape, Ready To Move EVANSVILLE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath Business With High Traffic Count, Lot w/ 17,500 sq. ft. on over 2 acres with good with full basement and out buildings. $54,900. Into. $79,900. home with full basement. Move in ready. Older Home. $15,000. road frontage. CALL. $47,000. • 1 Bed, 1 Bath Home. Rental Property. • 2 Bed Home On 5 Acres w/City Water $74,000. CHESTER: 8 Acres, Good Bulding Site. CUTLER: Convenience store and gas • 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on large lot. Reduced $20,000. And Insulated & Heated Pole Building. $32,000. station, great location, ready to go. $89,900. • 4 Bed Home On Large Lot w/City $180,000. LAND FOR SALE PINCKNEYVILLE: 15 Acres, Good $235,000. AVA: 3 Bed, 2 Bath w/Fenced Yard. Water. In The Country But Still Close To • 4 Bed, 1 Bath On Nice Lot. Reduced SPARTA: 17 Wooded Acres, Great Home Hunting And Home Site. Reduced • Office Or Retail Space. $79,000. $41,750. Town. $84,900. $73,500. Site, City Water Available. $119,900. $54,000. ELKVILLE: Large Building With Of- • New 3 Bed Home w/Pole Building On • 2 Bedroom Updated Home Ready To • 4 Bed Home On Large Lot w/Full Base- WILLIAMSON COUNTY: LAKE WILLISVILLE: Nice, Large Corner Lot. fices And Large Auditorium. $100,000. 61 Acres, Some Tillable. Price w/ Home move In To. $64,900. ment. $73,500. FRONT LOTS - Individual Lots Available, $12,000. STEELEVILLE: 3 Apartment Home w/ & 8 Acres. Reduced $244,900. • Mobile home on nice lot ready to move • 5 Bed, 3 Bath Home w/Big Fenced-In Only 12 Miles From Marion. REDUCED • Large corner lot. $8,500. Good Rental Income. Could Also Be • 2 Bed Home, Large Lot w/Large Ga- in to. $29,000. Yard. $87,700. $12,500-$25,000. COULTERVILLE: 7.4 acres+ with pond Used As Single Family Home. $90,000. rage. $53,500. MARISSA: 2 Story Home, 4 Bed On • 3 Bed Home On Large Lot In Country • 160+/- Acres, Wooded On 150 Acre and new pole building with city water and • Large workshop in great condition with • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Attached Garage Corner Lot, Large Pole Barn. Reduced w/City Water. Reduced $74,900. Private Lake, Great Hunting & Fishing. 200 electric and septic system on prop- lots of road frontage.. $85,000. And Basement On 15 Acres. $245,000. $64,900. • 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home On Over 1 Acre, $1,650/Acre. erty. CALL.

Note: Some Lots Are Broker Owned. Call For Information. E-Mail [email protected] Sam Shaw ...... (618) 559-1056 For An Easy Search & Complete List Of So. Ill. Properties Go To Our Web Page John Halstead ...... (618) 521-8898 EQUAL HOUSING Jeff Phillips ...... (618) 790-4455 OPPORTUNITY REALTOR® Pat Willard ...... (618) 443-8928 tri-county-realty.com Page 22 County Journal January 17, 2013 CJJ CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR RENT THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG THE SOUTH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH FOR RENT LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Coleman FOR A DISTANCE OF 390 FEET TO THE POINT RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS Trailer Lot OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUNNING NORTH GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, SUCCESSOR BY FOR SALE: Built-Mor Build- INCOME BASED APART- In Percy. PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID MERGER TO GMAC MORTGAGE ings. 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SHERRIN, SR.; MARY H...... 0-x-x ...... 0-x-x $425 Month/$425 Deposit Stop THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL TO THE SHERRIN; GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A CONSTRUCTION PARTS: INCOME BASED APART- WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; VILLAGE Used construction parts for MENTS!! 1 & 2 bedroom all makes of dozers, loaders, income based apartments 2 Bedroom Waiting! SECTION A DISTANCE OF 436 FEET, MORE OF PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, AN ILLINOIS graders, excavators, etc. Fast, available in Pinckneyville! OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; UNKNOWN efficient service. Two loca- For an application call Terra Apartment THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; tions: Chartrand Equipment Properties, 800-736-8669 or STEELEVILLE visit www.terraproperties .com SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 30 FEET, MORE UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Co., Red Bud 618-282-2585 & $ $ Order Your Ellis Grove 618-853-2314. EOE. 450 Month/ 450 Deposit OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DEFENDANTS Email us at: [email protected]...... 0-x-x Subscription ALSO, AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND 12 CH 73 ...... 0-x-x FOR RENT: 3 bedroom double wide in mobile home 2 Bedroom EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR SALE FIREWOOD: The requisite affidavit for publication having Seasoned oak and hickory. park in Sparta. Call Ronnie Apartment FIFTY FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED Delivery available. 618-318- Johnson. 443-3325. PREMISES, TO-WIT: PART OF THE been filed, notice is hereby given you Jason D. 1679...... 0-x-xB PERCY APARTMENT FOR RENT: For The SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST Sherrin a/k/a Jason Sherrin a/k/a Jason D...... 1-2-28B $475 Month/$475 Deposit QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 Sherrin, Sr., Mary H. Sherrin and Unknown FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $50 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Steele- ville. Water & trash included. Water & Trash Pick Up Included SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE THIRD Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown pickup load, delivered for $400/month, $400 deposit. County $70. 618-599-8541 or 618-317- 559-9881. PRINCIPALMERIDIAN, RANDOLPH COUNTY, Occupants. 2016...... 0-x-x 2 Bedroom ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the ...... 1-1-31 FOR RENT IN SPARTA: 2&3 said suit has been commenced in the Circuit FOR SALE BED: Queen Mobile Home Journal DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT bedroom mobile homes in Court of Randolph County, by the said Plaintiff pillowtop mattress set/NEW- park. Also mobile home lots PERCY THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE in plastic. $175. Can deliver. in park. Private mobile home SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST against you and other defendants, praying for the $ $ 618-772-2710. lots for sale. Call Ronnie 295 Month/ 295 Deposit Today! QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the ...... 1-3-21B Johnson. 443-3325. Trash Pick Up Included premises described as follows, to wit: FOR SALE: John Deere ...... 0-x-x SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE THIRD riding mower with bagger FOR RENT CHESTER: 2 bed, PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH COUNTY, THE NORTHWESTERLY 96 FEET LOT 4 IN and new belts. Living room 1 bath house, $500/month, pet ILLINOIS; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH BLOCK 16 OF "VILLAGE OF PRAIRIE DU couch, 2 matching chairs, 2 friendly, private balcony, 618-713-1503 497-8272 ROCHER", RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. end tables and coffee table. new carpet. Ask about move LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE Great Shape. Call 615-1092 or in special. Call 559-3525. NORTHWEST QUARTER, 400 FEET; THENCE EXCEPTING COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER 615-5116...... 0-x-xB NORTHERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE MINERALS EXCEPTED OR RESERVED IN ...... 1-1-17 HOUSE FOR RENT: 3-4 OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS PRIOR CONVEYANCES, IF ANY. SITUATED IN FOR SALE: AR 15, Taurus bedroom, 2 bath, basement 9mm, 1897 WIN, 12 gauge, and garage in Chester. $675 PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH AND THE STATE 32-inch pump, nice. Valid deposit/rent, no smoking or SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST OF ILLINOIS. FOID card required. 965-3195. pets. 618-853-4080. QUARTER, 436 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY Commonly known as 501 Conner Street, Prairie ...... 1-1-17B ...... 0-x-x FOR RENT: School House WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES du Rocher, IL 62277 Apartment in Willisville. 2 24 MINUTES 08 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH Permanent Index No.: 15-30-008-00 bedroom, 1 bath, country SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST and which said Mortgage was made by Jason D. FIREWOOD setting, 10 minutes from OAK & HICKORY MIX Steeleville. Ask about our Don't Rent An Apartment QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, 5 Sherrin Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic 16” Cut & Split • Easy To Handle move-in special. 559-3525. FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING OF Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for GMAC ...... 0-x-xB HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE Mortgage, LLC f/k/a GMAC Mortgage PICK UP OR Custom Cut SPARTA—FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Rent A Town Home DELIVERY Available bedroom apartments. Call NORTHERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE Corporation as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Randolph (618) 426-3596 OR 443-8305. OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS ...... 0-x-x PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE County, Illinois, Document No. 2007R01583. (618) 713-5971 FOR RENT: Mobile home in NORTHBROOK Tilden, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST And for other relief; that summons was duly Private lot. Appliances QUARTER, 319 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY issued out of the said Court against you as ALLIGATOR MUSIC included. No smoking, no TOWNHOMES WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. ON BROADWAY • SPARTA pets. 534-2855 or 587-2851. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named ...... 0-1-17B -- Sparta -- 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH FOR RENT OR SALE: 3 SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in bedroom, 1 bath home in Spacious Two Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, the said suit or otherwise make your appearance Sparta. Utility room. Call 618- 15 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY WITH A therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Music Lessons 317-5290. Built-in Dishwasher Washer/Dryer Hookup DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 35 Court of Randolph County, in the City of Chester, Available ...... 1-1-17B Electric Range Central Heat & A/C FOR RENT: One bedroom MINUTES 51 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH SAID Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first Electric Guitar studio apartment. Stove and Refrigerator Energy Saving Heat Pump WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER publication of this notice which is February 4, refrigerator furnished. Water, 2013. Default may be entered against you at any Starter Packs sewer and trash also included. Quality Oak Cabinets Private Patio OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, 319 FEET; Acoustics for $100 $325 per month. Deposit and Drapes Outdoor Storage THENCE WESTERLY WITH A DEFLECTION time after that day and a judgment entered in references required. No pets. ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. 618-443-5051 205 W. Shawneetown Trail, SECONDS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE Christopher A. Cieniawa Steeleville. 618-826-2169. For Leasing Application Call Fisher and Shapiro, LLC MENTION THIS AD ...... 1-1-17 OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE AND RECEIVE 10% FOR RENT: Nice home in 443-4455 After 4pm NORTHWEST QUARTER, 15 FEET TO THE Attorneys for Plaintiff OFF YOUR PURCHASE Tilden, big yard, 4 bedroom, POINT OF BEGINNING; 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 1.5 bath, all appliances Bannockburn, IL 60015 included, no pets, no EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THAT PART OF smoking. 534-2855 or 587- THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE (847)291-1717 Ext: 4307 STORAGE 2851. NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, Attorney No: 6187452 ...... 0-1-17 10% OFF ALL CASH TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Chester, newly THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIANS, RANDOLPH AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL INSIDE remodeled in quiet AND CARRY PARTS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE STORAGE neighborhood. $510/mo, DURING JANUARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL includes trash pickup, stove, LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN Cars, Trucks, Small refrigerator, washer/dryer on THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE Boats, Motorcycles site, no smoking, no pets, 3 AT ALL THREE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN and Miscellaneous person max. Call or text Laurie QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING Call 618-317-2037 York 559-1625. RIECHMANN BROS SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF THE THIRD IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS ...... O-x-x HOUSE FOR RENT IN PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH COUNTY, PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE COULTERVILLE: 2 story LLC LOCATIONS! ILLINOIS; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR AUTOMOBILES home located by city park, 3 LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO bed, 1 1/2 bath, formal dining COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL FOR SALE: 2008 Chrysler room. $550 per month, $500 NORTHWEST QUARTER, 400 FEET; THENCE Town & Country Touring security deposit. 618-580- Purchase your needed NORTHERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OBLIGATION. Mini Van. WP Chrysler 4907. OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS I495231 Edition Leather, Navigation, ...... 1-1-24B PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID ...... 0-1-17 Back Up Camera, 2 TVs, parts now and SAVE! Visit DVD, Automatic Doors, Stow SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST And Go, 77,000 Miles. $15,000. REAL ESTATE our Breese, Okawville, or QUARTER, 436 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH 618-559-9967. WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES JUDICIAL DISTRICT ...... 0-x-x Centralia stores to receive 24 MINUTES 08 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS your discount. SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee APPLIANCES HOUSE FOR SALE IN QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, 5 under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated JACOB: 3 bedroom, family FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING OF as of March 1, 2006 Asset-Backed Securities room, large living room, city FOR SALE: Refrigerators, JOHN DEERE DAYS HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series NC ranges, washers, dryers, freez- water, $20,000. Call 618-763- ers, propane stoves. Guar- 4418. NORTHERLY WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE 2006-HE2 Asset-Backed Pass-Through anteed. Tilley’s Used Appli- ...... 1-1-31 Breese - January 21 7:30pm OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS Certificates, Series NC 2006-HE2 ances, 518 E. Park St., Du HOUSE FOR SALE: 405 N. Howard, Ava. Nice 3 Centralia - January 25 10:30am PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE PLAINTIFF Quoin, 618-521-4477 or 618- SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST VS 542-6810 bedroom, 2 bath home with ...... 1-1-31B basement and 2 car detached Okawville - January 30 7:30pm QUARTER, 319 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY Keith Kiner; Emily Kiner; Unknown Owners garage on a nice secluded lot. WITH A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES and Non-Record Claimants, Priced to sell. Pitchford Real Estate. Priscilla Pitchford 24 MINUTES 09 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH DEFENDANT(S) GARAGE SALE Craig Broker. Call 618-542- SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 12 CH 80 9306 or 618-201-4788. LEGAL NOTICES QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, Property Address: 338 West Main Street, ...... 0-1-31 COUNTRY HOME FOR 15 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY WITH A City, State, Zip: Sparta, IL 62286 THIS AND THAT SHOP: SALE: Rockwood area, Trico IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 35 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Bring us your gently used School District, newly remod- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MINUTES 51 SECONDS PARALLEL WITH SAID NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: KEITH KINER; furniture. We’ll sell it for you eled inside and out, 3 bed, 2 RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER EMILY KINER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND on consignment! Thursday, bath home with full base- PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Friday and Saturdray 9am- ment, attached 2-car garage, OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, 319 FEET; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that 1pm. 965-9684. Leave mes- secluded location. Will sell PLAINTIFF, THENCE WESTERLY WITH A DEFLECTION this case has been commenced in this Court sage. 309 W. Broadway, w/up to 5 acres. $185,000. Call -vs- ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 09 against you and other defendants, asking for the Steeleville. 559-9881 MARK T. FRISBIE A/K/A MARK FRISBIE; foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the ...... 1-1-17 ...... 0-x-x SECONDS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath NANCY A. FRISBIE; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE premises described as follows, to wit: Consignment house for sale with basement, I, INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NORTHWEST QUARTER, 15 FEET TO THE The East Half of Lot 98 of Armour`s Survey to Marjorie’s & Gift Cottage new roof, furnace, etc. BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A POINT OF BEGINNING. the Town of Columbus, now City of Sparta, except OFF HWY. 4 & SPRING HILL DRIVE Located on North Garfield, BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; CAMPBELL HILL • 426-3359 Steeleville. Call 618-791-4558. Commonly known as 7611 Ruby Lane, Baldwin, a strip 15 feet in width off the South end of said Rada Knives ...... 0-x-x UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD IL 62217 Lot, in the City of Sparta, County of Randolph, Buy One Get One 1/2 Off CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Permanent Index No.: 02-15-152-016 and State of Illinois; Subject to all exceptions, On Christmas Items And All Clothing DEFENDANTS and which said Mortgage was made by Mark T. reservations, easements, covenants and Alterations • Watkins • Stanley FOR SALE 12 CH 64 Frisbie Mortgagors, to Coldwell Banker Mortgage restrictions of record. MON., FRI. & SAT. 8:30AM-NOON ~ WED. 8:30AM-4PM PUBLICATION NOTICE as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Commonly known as: 338 West Main Street, Very Nice The requisite affidavit for publication having Recorder of Deeds of Randolph County, Illinois, Sparta, IL 62286 and which said mortgage was SERVICES 3 Bedroom, been filed, notice is hereby given you Mark T. Document No. 192204, Book No. 630, Page No. made by, Keith Kiner and Emily Kiner, Husband Frisbie a/k/a Mark Frisbie, Nancy A. Frisbie and 0566. and Wife; Mortgagor(s), to New Century Mortgage 3 Bath Home Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; And for other relief; that summons was duly Corporation; Mortgagee, and recorded in the W/3 Full Baths, Unknown Occupants. issued out of the said Court against you as Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Randolph PREMIER New Roof & Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. County, Illinois, as Document No. 224639; and for Attached Double said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Now therefore, unless you, the said above named other relief. ROOFING Garage Court of Randolph County, by the said Plaintiff defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file 99 Year Lease against you and other defendants, praying for the the said suit or otherwise make your appearance your appearance in this case in the Office of the Metal roofs foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Clerk of this County, #1 Taylor St., Room 302, that stand the MARISSA premises described as follows, to wit: Court of Randolph County, in the City of Chester, Chester, IL 62233 on or before February 11, 2013 test of time! (618) 295-2579 PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY 19 Different Colors THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, publication of this notice which is February 4, BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF WANTED IN TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST OF 2013. Default may be entered against you at any ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Call Titus for a THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, time after that day and a judgment entered in RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC WANTED TO BUY: Mobile RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Attorneys for Plaintiff free estimate! homes in good condition. AS FOLLOWS: Christopher A. Cieniawa 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140 1978 or newer. Must have COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST central A/C. 573-721-5710. Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Chicago, IL 60602 965-9272 ...... o-x-x CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION AND Attorneys for Plaintiff Phone: (312) 239-3432 Lic # 104.0163.29 THENCE RUNNING NORTH ALONG THE WEST 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Fax: (312) 284-4820 $ CASH FOR JUNK $ LINE THEREOF FOR A DISTANCE OF 436.0 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6238055 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, FROM (847)291-1717 Ext: 4307 File No: 12IL01424-1 Cars • Trucks THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE Attorney No: 6187452 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Vans • SUVs RUNNING EAST ON A LINE PARALLEL TO THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Practices Act you are advised that this firm may 1-Hour Pickup THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to FOR A DISTANCE OF 420.0 FEET; THENCE BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE collect a debt and any information obtained may Call Today 618-317-7843 RUNNING NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL TO ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL be used for that purpose. THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN I497248 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF RIGHT EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN ...... 0-1-24 OF WAY OF THE GULF, MOBILE AND OHIO BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING RAILROAD; THENCE RUNNING IN A IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS ASSUMED NAME T. W. Construction NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE PUBLICATION NOTICE ROOFING • REMODELING • DECKS • DRYWALL • SIDING SOUTH LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR Public notice is hereby given that on January 7, GULF, MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD TO THE 2013 a Certificate of Assumed Name was filed in SEAMLESS GUTTERING • POLE BARNS • BARN REPAIRS PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID RIGHT OF COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL the Office of Kevin Kern, County Clerk of Perry ROOM ADDITIONS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • GARAGES • ETC. WAY LINE WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID OBLIGATION. County, Illinois setting forth the names and post FREE QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, AND THENCE I495252 office addresses of all the persons owning, Tom Wilhite RUNNING SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE ...... 0-1-17 conducting and transacting a business known as Carpenter Estimates TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Pro-Rights’ Shooting Sports which is located at ALSO, AN EASEMENT OVER THE 393 Rose of Sharon Road, Cutler, IL 62238. 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Your #1 Dated January 7, 2013. (618) 426-9025 COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER Kevin Kern OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE Local News Leader Perry County Clerk NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, AND County Journal • 497-8272 ...... 1-1-24 January 17, 2013 County Journal Page 23

IN THE CIRCUIT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY HELP WANTED: OTR owner RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELP WANTED operators Needed: $1.43 cpm- RAVEN SECURITIES, INC. loaded and empty. Weekly Plaintiff HELP WANTED: FULL- settlements. Ask about $1 TIME POSITION: Growing MERRITT L. SMITH AND lease purchase. 573-471-9732. company needs an enthusi- ...... 1-1-24 KAREN M. SCHMITTLING-SMITH, astic person for a high Local News... husband and wife, AND volume billing and payroll depart-ment. MUST have THE STATE OF ILLINOIS good computer skills with Defendants the knowledge of Case No. 2012-CH-72 bookkeeping. Hours are POSITION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 8am-4:30pm Mon-day through Friday. Benefits AVAILABLE The requisite Affidavit for Publication having include vacation pay, FOR THE been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, holiday, dental and health. SERIOUS INQUIRIES W/ FOLLOWING Local Advertisers... UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled EXPERIENCE ONLY. DUTIES Bookkeeping, P.O. Box 369S, suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Percy, IL 62272. Truck Driver Circuit Court of Randolph County by said ...... 0-1-17 Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, HELP WANTED: The Stock Materials Monroe Randolph Transit praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage District is accepting Shop Maintenance conveying the premises described as follows, to applications for a Part-Time Cut Firewood wit: Mechanic to perform Local Employees... A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast scheduled preventative Approx. 32-40 Hours Per maintenance on fleet of Week. Must Be Available Quarter of Section 12 in Township 5 South, Range seventeen vehicles. Appli- For Long Hours And 8 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph cant must possess a strong Emergency Hours. County, Illinois, more particularly described as knowledge of vehicle main- Must Be Dependable, follows: tenance, a valid driver’s Prompt, Clean Background, license, and clean MVR. Pass Drug Test, Commencing at the point of intersection at the MRT is an Equal Opp- Valid Driver’s License North line of said Northwest Quarter of the ortunity Employer and is a And Good Attitude. Northeast Quarter of Section 12 and the East Drug Free Workplace. Local Classifieds... Applicants must submit to Send Resume To: line of the right-of-way line of the Chester and pre-employment drug test- Plumbing Solutions Sparta Public Road, said point being in the lid of ing and background checks. 7060 St. Rte. 4 a water meter; thence Easterly along said North Please contact MRT at 443- Sparta, IL 62286 line, a distance of 110 feet to an old axle; thence 9087 or apply in person at 820 W. 2nd St., Sparta. Southerly forming an interior angle of 90º 20’ 20” ...... 0-1-17B with the last described line, a distance of 203.65 feet to an iron pipe for a point of beginning; Local Events... thence continuing Southerly along the last HELP WANTED described course and parallel with the East right- of-way line of said public road a distance of Local Automobile Dealership Has 182.35 feet; thence running West on a line parallel Immediate Opening For with the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for a distance of 110 feet FULL-TIME to the East right-of-way line of said Chester and Local Angle... Sparta Public Road; thence Northerly along the Accounts Payable Clerk East right-of-way line of said public road for a distance of 182.35 feet to an iron pipe; said iron Primary Function Of This Position Includes pipe being located 203.65 feet Southerly of the Maintaining Vendor Files, Posting Payables intersection of the North line of said Northwest And Timely Payment Of Vendors Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the East Payable Experience Necessary & ADP System A Plus right-of-way line of the Chester and Sparta Public Send Resume To: Road; thence running Easterly for a distance of PO Box 69, Red Bud, IL 62278 110 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT oil, gas and other minerals, EXCEPT COAL, together with the right to mine and remove the same and subject to all other rights and ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS easements in favor of the owner of the mineral PART-TIME estate or of any party claiming by, through or under said estate. Said coveyence is further subject to all Kitchen Aide restrictions, easements and covenants of record Benefits Include: Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation, or disclosed by inspection, and the lien of the Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Merit Pay, 1998 and subsequent real estate taxes. The preparer of this deed has made no Attendance Incentive & 401K investigation concerning any possible violations For A Rewarding Career In Health Care, Join A First Rate Team That Cares! of any environmental laws or regulations including, but not limited to, the Illinois Three Springs Lodge Responsible Transfer Act, and accepts no liability NURSING HOME for any violations. and for other relief; that Summons was duly 161 Three Springs Road • Chester • 826-3210 issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the suit, or otherwise make your OPENING FOR appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of DIRECTOR OF the Circuit Court of Randolph County on or before the fourth day of March, 2013, default NURSES may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the RN/BSN Required prayer of said Complaint. Sherry L. Johnson-Clerk of the Master’s Preferred Circuit Court of Randolph County Full-Time, Salary Negotiable Plaintiff’s Attorney: Cooper & Liefer Law Offices Excellent Benefit Package 205 E. Market St. Red Bud, IL 62278 Send Resume To: 618-282-3866 Human Resources ...... 0-1-31 Memorial Hospital 1900 State Street, Chester, IL 62233 And... WILLISVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Willisville will consider and vote upon an ordinance providing for the vacation of a portion of Gower MANAGER WANTED Street, being more particularly described as Midwest Company looking for a follows, to-wit: 100% Locally A part of Gower Street in Rosendohl’s Third Addition to Willisville, the Plat of which is filed PASTA in the Office of the Recorder of Perry County, Illinois in Book 40, Page 155, being a Part of the PRODUCTION Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 4 West of MANAGER the Third Principal Meridian, Perry County, Individual must have technical, Owned & Operated Illinois, Further Described As: mechanical and pasta extrusion All that part of Gower Street located East of experience, along with strong and adjacent to Lots 62, 63 and 64 in said leadership, and provide hands-on Rosendohl’s Third Addition; RETAINING UNTO THE VILLAGE OF productivity improvement. Applicant Investing Only In The Local Area WILLSIVILLE ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS must have 2 to 3 years of experience AND RIGHTS OF WAY NECESSARY OR in pasta production along with CONVENIENT TO THE INSTALLATION, management experience. Send resume MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OF ANY EXISTING including salary requirements to PUBLIC UTILITIES, OR TO THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND [email protected]. REPAIR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES NOT PRESENTLY IN EXISTENCE, BUT WHICH MAY COME INTO EXISTENCE IN THE FUTURE; ALL INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL BE HEARD AT SAID PUBLIC HEARING. SAID PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE WILLISVILLE OUNTY VILLAGE HALL, WILLISVILLE, ILLINOIS, AT C C THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON THE 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013, AT THE HOUR JJ OF 7:00 P.M. DATED this 15th day of January, 2013. Aaron A. Atkins, Village Attorney Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic AARON A. ATKINS has an immediate opening for a Village Attorney 18 North Oak Street P.O. Box 1102 Physical Therapy OURNAL Du Quoin, Illinois 62832 J Telehone: 618/542-3118 Assistant (PTA) ...... 0-1-17 in Chester

PUBLIC NOTICE Candidate must have an associate The regular meeting of the Randolph County degree from an accredited PTA Your Local News Leader Consolidated Road District #1 shall be held at Program, and current Illinois License. 6:30 am on the 1st and 16th of each month at 10312 Schuline Road, Sparta, IL 62286. If the regular Position is currently a part-time position meeting date falls on a weekend, the meeting that may transition to full-time status. shall be held on a work day nearest the regular meeting date. Interested candidates may contact Craig Delbert L. Renner, Commissioner Brown, PT at Apex Network Physical Consolidated Road District #1 Therapy at 618-826-2949 or email resume to [email protected] ...... 0-1-17 Your Money... Lookin’ For Some Extra Bucks? Our Money... Sell It In The County Journal Doesn’t Go To New York, Miami, or Los Angeles Classifieds! (618) 497-8272 IT ALL STAYS HERE! Page 24 County Journal January 17, 2013 American Randolph County Legion Relay For Life dignitaries kickoff scheduled visit area The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Randolph County will hold Sixty local American Le- its annual kickoff event This year’s gion and American Legion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Auxiliary members were on Monday, January 21 at the Relay For hand January 10 to wel- Sparta Community Hospi- come American Legion Na- tal auxiliary room on tional Vice President David In front, from the left are Sons of the American Legion Commander Jimmy Hunter, Broadway Plaza, Suite 3. Life will Hall from New Haven, Department Auxiliary President Pat Sienkiewicz, National Vice Commander David Friends, neighbors, can- along with Department of Hall, National Executive Committeeman Louis Gonzales and Chester Legion cer survivors, caregivers Illinois Legion and Auxil- Commander Roland Wagner. In back are Alternate National Executive and anyone interested in be held iary officers traveling with Committeeman Larry Moore, Department Senior Vice Commander Bernie learning more about Re- the 2013 American Legion Stegmueller, 5th Division Commander John Burford, Department Commander Wayne lay For Life are encour- June 28-29 Family Caravan. Wagner and Past National and Department Commander Marty Conatser. aged to attend. Those attending repre- The kickoff offers infor- sented various Legion posts Pat Sienkiewicz, Fifth Divi- available in the future. recovering wounded war- mation about the Ameri- in Sparta in the 25th District of the sion Commander John He stated that declining riors and asked that all can Cancer Society’s mis- Fifth Division in Illinois. Burford, Sons of the Ameri- membership in the Ameri- posts and auxiliaries sup- sion of saving lives faster The caravan was wel- can Legion Commander can Legion is no different port the project. by helping people stay well and services for cancer pa- comed by Chester Legion Jimmy Hunter, Legion Rid- than that from the popula- American Legion posts and get well, finding cures tients, the free event helps Commander Roland Wag- ers Chairman Roy Smith tion at large. He also men- and auxiliaries were en- and fighting back. In addi- spread cancer awareness, ner. Past National and De- and National Executive tioned the unemployment couraged to bring their paid tion, information will be celebrate the lives of sur- partment Commander Committee member Louis rate among veterans and membership renewals to available on a wide variety vivors, remember those Marty Conatser expressed Gonzales. that job skills legislation the meeting. Wagner pre- of topics, including team who lost their lives to can- his appreciation to the Hall addressed members recently passed at the fed- sented several post repre- formation, volunteer op- cer and unite a commu- Chester post for hosting the regarding the goals of Na- eral level will allow skills sentatives with certificates portunities, survivor and nity in the fight against caravan. tional Commander James learned in the military to be for their paid membership. caregiver activities and cancer. Individual officers were Koutz and the importance utilized in the civilian labor Sienkiewicz presented cer- 2012 highlights. This year’s Relay For introduced and included to maintain the member- force. tificates to units that were During the open house, Life of Randolph County Department Commander ship of the Legion to assure He also discussed the ser- present. refreshments will be will be held Friday and Sat- Wayne Wagner, Depart- the present benefits avail- vices provided by Opera- A meal was served follow- served, and guests will urday, June 28 and 29 from ment Auxiliary President able to veterans will be tion Comfort Warriors for ing the meeting. have the opportunity to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Sparta win prizes and learn more High School. Movie night at Steeleville church Jan. 27 Evansville to hold Genealogy event about the activities Volunteers are needed to planned for this year’s re- organize and recruit Steeleville Baptist Church meets historians and ex- blood drive Feb. 6 The Randolph County lay. teams, secure community will sponsor a free movie at perts in an effort to discover A Red Cross blood drive Genealogy Society will Relay For Life is an over- support, coordinate logis- the church Sunday, Janu- America’s true national will be held February 6 at host an open house Satur- night event where teams tics, obtain refreshments ary 27 at 6 p.m. treasure, the one that made the Evansville Knights of day, January 19 at the of local businesses, and prizes, assist with pub- A free meal will be served this country the most free, Columbus from 2 to 6 p.m. Steeleville Library. schools, churches, commu- licity and plan entertain- beginning at 5. The movie prosperous and generous A photo ID is required for The open house will be nity groups and families ment activities. “Monumental” will be nation in the world. everyone to donate blood. held from 9 a.m. to noon. build awareness and raise For more information on shown. The public is invited to at- Visit redcrossblood.org for Everyone is welcome to funds to fight cancer. the kickoff celebration, It is a true story that fol- tend. For more information, more information or to attend. While the main objective contact Amanda Blasius at lows a father of six across call Cathie Raney at 758- schedule an appointment to For more information, call of Relay For Life is to raise the American Cancer Soci- Europe and the U.S. as he 2766 or 317-6861. donate. 965-3705, or 826-2667. money for cancer research ety at 998-9898. Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois Are Taking Orders For GIRLGIRL SCOUTSCOUT COOKIESCOOKIESCOOKIES Call The Leader In Your Community To Place Your Cookie Order! Sparta • Tina Witherby • 967-8985 Trico • Tina Rabe • 318-1207 Steeleville • Denise Luehr • 967-2618 Chester • Sherri Rahn • 521-2542 Pinckneyville • Jackie Kelly • 571-3789 Marissa • Nanette Campbell • 317-4907

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