Marissa Softball Coach Fired, Denies Allegations

Volume 42 Number 30 Thursday, July 29, 2021 20 Pages | 75¢ Marissa softball coach fired, denies allegations ments she’d made at school not gotten better since School board votes 5-1 to terminate to students about a parent sixth grade. By Travis Lott Kohrs’ position as para- and another student. The letter goes on to state Marissa softball coach professional and coach is Strieker said that eight that, during the adminis- Laura Kohrs was fired an at-will position, mean- witnesses confirmed that tration’s investigation of Monday after allegations ing that she can be termi- Kohrs instructed players to Kohrs, she inappropriately of misconduct, including nated at any time, without lie and say they were una- discussed the allegations that she made negative a reason given. vailable for a game over with others and was insub- comments about student During the July 26 school Memorial Day weekend, a ordinate when she denied athletes, parents and staff board meeting, the board game when three starters the claims against her. members, according to a approved a resolution ter- were already going to be Also, Strieker said Kohrs four-page letter from Su- minating Kohrs’ employ- unavailable. The team was made negative comments perintendent Jeff Strieker ment with the district by undefeated up to that point. about a student and parent that details the charges. a vote of 5-1, with board Laura Kohrs Kohrs noted that the game in the cafeteria to other Kohrs, who has coached member Chelsea DeMange in question was rained out. students. the Marissa High School abstaining. That list had been modified Strieker alleges that Kohrs explained what softball team for five years A number of softball play- from the original letter that Kohrs forbade players from happened in that incident. and previously coached the ers attended the July 26 Strieker sent to Kohrs. wearing merchandise sup- She said she was speaking junior high softball team meeting to support Kohrs. Among statements that porting teams other than with players during lunch, for 12 years, is a three-time Players also attended the Kohrs allegedly made was her preferred team, the some of whom asked about coach of the year. last regular board meeting that she called student-ath- Menace. playing time. During the 2021 season, July 19. letes snitches and backstab- The letter also states that “I said that if they wanted the team went 11-0 in con- “Between the two meet- bers during a May 26 game, Kohrs called one athlete a to know about playing time, ference play and 16-1 over- ings, I would say all but which Strieker states that baby; told one athlete dur- they can check the stats,” all. The Marissa softball about five (players or par- five witnesses confirmed. ing a game that she ran Kohrs said. program is ranked 34 in ents) showed up,” Kohrs Strieker alleges that was like a monkey; told players As far as other allega- the state. said. in retaliation for her be- that all outfielders were re- tions, Kohrs said she didn’t Kohrs has categorically The resolution to termi- ing called to meet with placable; called out players know where they came denied the allegations con- nate Kohrs spelled out a list the principal and athletic who missed practice; and tained in Strieker’s letter. of accusations against her. director to discuss com- told one athlete that she’d Continued on Page 5_____

Tim Lowry Lowry indicted Former Red Bud mayor accused of making false statements to investigators By Travis Lott Since his resignation as Red Bud mayor earlier this month, there has been a Cow candy great deal of buzz around The Campbell Hill Picnic parade always seems to feature some unique entries, and this year’s was no exception. town about the potential Here, Dr. Allen Hodapp of Solid Rock Veterinary Clinic in Murphysboro is shown dipping into the rear of a criminal charges he may be cow and pulling out candy, which he threw to the crowd. The float took Best of Show honors and was judged facing. Those rumors were first place in the commercial category. A complete list of winners and more photos from last weekend’s picnic confirmed last week when can be found inside this issue. Solid Rock photo Tim Lowry was indicted in federal court. Lowry has been charged with making a false statement to the Federal South- Local COVID cases show sharp increase ern Illinois Public Corrup- By Travis Lott unvaccinated. young as 2. She said it is people to take it before it’s tion Task Force. A month ago, many felt While some people who spreading rapidly among too late. This is a felony charge. If like the awful saga of the have been vaccinated have entire households. “I see stories in the news convicted, Lowry faces up coronavirus pandemic was contracted the virus, Clark “Before, it might be in a about people who are on to five years in prison and in our rearview mirror. said that number is low. household, but it wasn’t a their death bed begging for a $250,000 fine. Over the past few weeks, Furthermore, Clark said done deal (that everyone a vaccine, and it’s too late,” According to the one- though, we have learned the vaccinated people who would get it),” Clark said. Clark said. count indictment filed July otherwise. The newer, do test positive have not Perry and Randolph coun- She added that, for some, 22, Lowry provided false more contagious Delta var- been getting as sick as ties do not have as many they don’t think they need statements to an FBI spe- iant has overtaken new their unvaccinated counter- cases as Jackson, but the the vaccine until COVID-19 cial agent and federal task cases nationwide, spread- parts. One vaccinated per- numbers are still signifi- personally affects their force officer in denying ing rapidly and creating a son in Jackson County has cant. lives. that he paid Columbia May- new emergency situation been hospitalized during After having zero cases a “I don’t want it to take a or Kevin Hutchinson a com- in states with low vaccina- this recent spike, and Clark few weeks ago, Randolph tragedy for someone to (get said that was an individual mission for referring the tion rates like Arkansas County has 47 active cases a vaccine),” Clark said. with a number of underly- city of Columbia’s Illinois and Missouri. and three people hospital- Jackson County Health ing health conditions. Counties Risk Management The Delta variant now ized. Department offers walk-in “(The vaccine) has done Trust insurance contract to accounts for more than 80 Likewise, Perry County vaccination clinics week- percent of all new cases in its job in preventing seri- Lowry’s business. had 43 active cases as of days from 8:30 to 3:30, ex- the United States, the Cent- ous illness and hospitaliza- Hutchinson was recently last week. More than half cept for Tuesday, when it is ers for Disease Control re- tions,” Clark said. sentenced to two years of of the new cases reported open until 5:30. ported this week. The CDC Hospitalizations have probation, issued a $500 last Thursday were among Regular Randolph County also reported that more increased overall, Clark fine and is compelled to minors. Health Department clinics than 90 percent of states said, and local hospitals complete 40 hours of com- Clark, as well as other are Tuesday, Thursday and and territories are experi- have reopened the COVID local health officials, en- Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 munity service after he encing increases in cases. wards that were closed for courage people to continue a.m., and Wednesday, Au- admitted to lying to federal Jackson County has seen a short time. However, she wearing masks, even if they gust 25 from 1 to 3. investigators about receiv- a particularly nasty spike. said hospitalization rates are vaccinated, for that ex- For more information on ing the commission for the In June, the county to- remain low. contract. taled 42 cases all month. As Clark said the virus has tra layer of protection. vaccines, call the Randolph Hutchinson owned BMC of July 26, the county had become more prevalent in “This isn’t over,” Clark County Health Department Associates. Unbeknownst already reported nearly young people due to the said. at 618-826-5007, Jackson to the Columbia city council 300 for the month. more contagious nature Still, the best way to com- County at 618-684-3143 or or city manager, Hutchin- Paula Clark, operation of the Delta variant. She bat the spread of the virus Perry County at 618-357- son received referral com- section chief for COVID-19 said there have been a lot is to get the shots. 5371. missions from insurance at the Jackson County of cases in the 10-19 age Clark said vaccine dis- Vaccines are also widely contracts he placed with Health Department, said range. Over the weekend, tribution has increased available at local pharma- the vast majority of cases Jackson County reported slightly during the spike, cies, including Walmart Continued on Page 5 ______are spreading amongst the cases among children as but she urges even more and Walgreens.

All those arrested or ticketed are presumed innocent until POLICE proven guilty in court. Local police blotters Erin N. Thompson, Troy E. Downs, 57, of Aaron M. Kratz, 39, Magnesium machine 33, of Red Bud was Steeleville was arrest- of Sparta was arrest- arrested July 20 by ed July 22 by the Ran- ed July 20 by the Ran- Sparta police for pos- dolph County Sheriff’s dolph County Sheriff’s session of meth and a Offi ce for unlawful re- Offi ce on a Randolph catches fi re at Spartan controlled substance, straint and criminal County warrant for meth delivery, driv- damage to property. leaving the scene of A machine at Spar- Sparta, with assis- the magnesium. ing on a suspended He was jailed. an accident involving tan Light Metals in tance from the Steele- The machine was license and driving **** personal injury. He Sparta caught fi re ville, Coulterville, Til- not badly damaged, an uninsured vehicle. Kyle D. Hamby, 22, posted bond and was July 24 but was luck- den and Marissa fi re and one of the mainte- Thompson was jailed. of Carbondale was released. ily discovered before departments, arrived nance employees said **** arrested July 18 by **** it could spread. on the scene. it will be back in oper- Dena R. Brown, 38, Sparta police for driv- Danielle S. Kelley, 38, The plant was closed Firemen and mainte- ation in about a week. of Sparta was arrest- ing on a suspended of Sparta was arrested for the weekend, but a nance employees used No other damage ed July 22 by Sparta license. He was given July 23 by Sparta po- maintenance employ- sand, as water could was reported to the police on a Randolph a notice to appear in lice on a Washington ee entered the build- not be used on mag- building. County warrant for court and released. County warrant for ing just before 7 a.m. nesium as that could “It’s a good thing failure to appear in **** failure to appear in Saturday to work on a cause an explosion. (the maintenance em- court on a retail theft Jorge A. Vasquez- court on an unlawful different machine. Sparta Fire Chief ployee) showed up charge. She was re- Hernandez, 40, of Car- possession of a narcot- Upon entering the Tim Rucks said the ma- when she did,” Rucks leased on a recogni- bondale was arrested ic instrument charge. building, she discov- chine malfunctioned, said. “It could have zance bond. July 24 by Chester She posted bond and ered the blaze. overheated and ignited been a lot worse.” **** police for speeding, was released. Heather N. Burg- driving an uninsured **** dorf, 33, of Evansville vehicle and driving David N. Brannum, was arrested July 20 without a valid driv- 38, of Van Buren, Mis- by the Randolph Coun- er’s license. He post- souri was arrested Kitchen fi re in Red Bud ty Sheriff’s Offi ce for ed bond and was re- July 23 by Willisville Red Bud fi remen Sean Landgraf said under investigation but DUI, driving an unin- leased. police for speeding responded to a fi re at the cause of the fi re is appears accidental. sured vehicle, failure **** and possession of meth about 9 p.m. Saturday to report an accident Cierra R. Kempfer, and on Missouri war- on South Fork Road in to police and illegal 27, of Evansville was rants for possession of Monroe County. transportation of an arrested July 25 by a controlled substance The owner arrived alcoholic beverage. Ruma police for driv- and resisting or inter- home to fi nd a kitchen She posted bond and ing on a suspended fering with an arrest fi re that had spread was released. license, driving an for a felony. He was to other rooms in the **** uninsured vehicle and jailed. open fl oorplan. Aaron D. White, 44, unlawful possession **** The owner knocked of Murphysboro was of adult use cannabis. Dawn Weinhoffer, down the fi re with an arrested July 21 by the She posted bond and 56, of Sparta was ar- extinguisher before Randolph County Sher- was released. rested July 21 by Spar- the arrival of fi remen, iff’s Offi ce for battery **** ta police on a Ran- who had the fi re un- and aggravated as- Christopher S. Holli- dolph county warrant der control in about 20 sault. He posted bond day, 39, of Sparta was for probation viola- minutes. and was released. arrested July 20 by tion. She posted bond Red Bud Fire Chief **** Sparta police for driv- and was released. Danny B. Harvill, ing on a suspended **** 27, of Bowling Green, license. He was given Stacey M. Hart, 37, Missouri was arrested a notice to appear in of West Frankfort was July 22 by the Ran- court and released. arrested July 24 by Court dolph County Sheriff’s **** Sparta police for driv- Offi ce on a Randolph Matthew R. Parrish, ing on a suspended li- County warrant for 30, of Chester was cense. Hart was given cases failure to appear in arrested July 23 by a notice to appear in The following cases court on a charge of the Randolph County court and released. have been terminated unlawful possession Sheriff’s Offi ce on a **** in Randolph County of a credit card. He Franklin County war- Tyler D. Leftwich, circuit court. was jailed. rant for aggravated 22, of Nashville was Leah Peterson of **** battery and on a Perry arrested July 23 by Sparta, bad checks, Autumn N. Hartz, 30, County warrant for the Perry County guilty, conditional dis- of Sparta was arrested driving on a suspend- Sheriff’s Offi ce for do- charge, fi ne, restitu- July 22 by Sparta po- ed or revoked license. mestic battery. He was tion. lice for domestic bat- He posted bond and jailed. Bond was set at Shawn Evans of St. tery. She was jailed. was released. $40,000. Mary, Missouri, retail **** **** **** theft, guilty, fi ne.

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fi gured it was almost May 18. of meth Mr. Lester a certainty I would He fi rst caught the had without being in- get the chance to add attention of deputies volved in the trade,” a few more years on in Monroe County be- Walker said. Mike when he did not fore making his way Devon Eggers show up for this sen- into Red Bud. Red Bud Devon Eggers, 24, tence,” Walker said. offi cers attempted to of Colorado Springs, “Mr. Dawson did not stop him, with no suc- Colorado was sen- disappoint and did cess. Deputies then tenced July 19 to two not show to the jail to caught up with him years of fi rst-offender begin his sentence.” in Houston and tailed probation and to seek Walker said a war- him until his vehicle substance abuse coun- rant has been issued became inoperable. seling. for Dawson’s arrest. “I don’t know ex- Eggers admitted John Wiley actly the reason for to possessing fewer John W. Wiley, 36, of the incident, but I than 15 grams of a Sparta was sentenced suspect Mr. Matthews substance containing June 28 to 120 days in was high on meth morphine during an Randolph County Jail and thought he was April 9 traffi c stop and one year of con- driving West towards in Chester, as well as ditional discharge for home,” Walker said. driving his vehicle fl eeing and eluding a “However, it appears while under the in- police offi cer in and Mr. Matthews got fl uence of that sub- around Sparta August turned around and stance. 27, 2020. was heading East into For the DUI charge, April Rury Illinois, ending up Eggers was given April L. Rury, 41, in Randolph County court supervision. of Marissa was sen- with a little meth in Joshua Cripps tenced June 28 to two his pocket.” Joshua G. Cripps, years of fi rst-offender Thomas Gipson 33, of Murphysboro probation. Thomas R. Gipson, was sentenced July 19 Rury admitted to 64, of Sparta was sen- to one year in prison. possessing fewer than tenced July 1 to three Cripps admitted to fi ve grams of meth years in prison. driving a vehicle in during a May 2, 2020 At the sentenc- Steeleville June 25, traffi c stop in Sparta. ing hearing, Walker 2020 at a time when Colby Thompson showed that Gipson his license was re- Colby M. Thompson, had a pending bur- voked due to a DUI 44, of Marion was glary charge in Madi- conviction. sentenced June 30 to son County, had been He was already three years in prison. convicted of burglary serving prison time Thompson admitted in the past and com- on a Jackson County to stealing property mitted this burglary, charge, and this sen- from individuals at a July 10, 2020 in Ches- tence will run concur- coal mine near Coul- ter, about 30 minutes rent to that one, while terville October 28, after posting bond at increasing the poten- 2019. He entered the the Randolph County tial time if convicted locker room, taking Jail on a retail theft again in the future. wallets from those charge. Leslie Vuichard who were working “As I argued in Leslie J. Vuichard, underground. court, if that is not 34, of Coulterville was Thompson had sev- a recipe for a trip to sentenced July 19 to eral theft-related pri- IDOC, I do not know three years in prison. or convictions and is what is,” Walker said. Vuichard was await- charged with an al- Cory Houk ing sentencing on a most identical crime Cory S. Houk, 33, meth charge in Spar- in Hamilton County. of Chester was sen- ta. That hearing that Melissa Juenger tenced July 12 to two was set for August. Melissa A. Juenger, years of probation However, Vuichard 32, of Sparta was sen- but will remain in the was arrested July 17 tenced June 30 by Randolph County Jail for criminal damage Judge Gene Gross to until a residential to property. two years of proba- drug treatment facil- Rather than fi l- tion. She will remain ity becomes available. ing a new charge, in Randolph County Houk admitted to pos- Walker petitioned the Jail until she can be sessing fewer than fi ve court to increase her placed in a residen- grams of meth in Ches- bond on the original tial drug treatment ter October 9, 2020. charge and struck a facility. A second charge of deal with her defense Juenger admitted meth possession was counsel that, if she to stealing more than dismissed to facilitate agreed to serve three $300 worth of items the plea. years in prison, Walk- from Sparta Walmart Terry Jeter er would not fi le the June 17. She was on Terry A. Jeter, 26, of new charge. Updated CDC guidelines The state of Illinois nating their children, of whether or not all has adopted the Cent- as it is the leading prevention strategies ers for Disease Con- prevention strategy to can be implemented. trol and Prevention’s end the pandemic. Schools should note updated guidance Schools should also changes to contact regarding COVID-19 align mask require- tracing procedures, mitigation for all ments to follow CDC which have been schools in the state. recommendations, updated to refl ect These are the guide- which changed Tues- whether or not a per- lines the state recom- day afternoon to state son has been vacci- mended school dis- that all people should nated. tricts follow when re- again wear masks in- If a person is in con- turning to school next doors, including fully tact with a positive month. vaccinated people, to case but has no symp- Districts may still safeguard against the toms and has been choose whether or spread of the highly vaccinated or has had not to follow the CDC contagious delta vari- COVID-19 within the guidelines but would ant. past 90 days, that in- be doing so at the risk The delta variant dividual is exempt of insurers not cover- is more than twice from quarantine. ing liabilities created as contagious as the Another new proce- as a result of fail- original, and while dure recommended by ing to adhere to the vaccination is not 100 the CDC is called test- guidelines. effective in prevent- to-stay, where close Schools are to pro- ing infection, it great- contacts of a person mote the effectiveness ly reduces the risk of who has tested posi- of vaccines among serious illness or hos- tive take a series of those who are of pitalization. four COVID-19 tests— age to receive them, The CDC also rec- on days one, three, which is 12 and older. ommends that schools fi ve and seven—in Parents should be in- emphasize classroom order to continue at- formed about vacci- learning, regardless tending. Page 4 County Journal | July 29, 2021 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Car shows are a glimpse of the past

t was a pleasure to 35 cents a gallon and Icover the Cruise a pack of cigarettes In car/truck/tractor It seems that each was a quarter, but the The way it was show that was held owner agreed it is a in conjunction with relatively small price in the Wild West last weekend’s Camp- one has its own story to pay to recapture a bell Hill Picnic and piece of his teenage rime is soaring in America’s cities. sponsored by First to young adult years, CJoe Biden’s poll numbers on the sub- State Bank of Camp- have been modified rusting away. In if a person is able to ject are sinking faster than leftist prose- bell Hill. for street racing, but many cases, negotiat- afford it. cuting attorneys can refuse to prosecute Those shows bring the ones that look ing the sale price was In today’s history- back a lot of memo- like they just came just the beginning of criminals, and Joe’s only ideas are to dis- canceling culture ries for our older off a dealership’s what could turn out arm law-abiding citizens, who are arming mentality, it’s great readers, the ones floor are fascinating. to be a rather expen- themselves in record numbers, and falsely to see that the past blame conservatives for defunding the po- who can remember All of the owners, it sive hobby. the muscle cars of seems, have stories to For example, one is very much alive at lice. these shows. Maybe Joe should take a trip to Central the ’50s, ’60s and tell about their clas- gentleman spent ’70s. They are the sic cars. Either they upwards of $40,000 From Road Runners City, Colorado, buy a copy of the Central ones that had big en- had one just like it in restoring his clas- to Corvettes to Co- City News and study up on how the good gines (such as Ford’s their youth, or they sic car. When it was bras, it’s a great way guys dealt with the bad guys in the Old 429, Chevy’s 427 and knew someone who new, that same car to walk down memo- West. Dodge’s 426 hemi) did. sold for less than ry lane—if you’re old Central City, about 35 miles west of Den- and manual four-on- Some might have $4,000. enough. And if you’re ver, is where the Colorado Gold Rush of the-floor transmis- been discovered in Granted, that was not, it’s a great way 1859 started, but I visited the restored sions. an old barn or in back in the days to experience how boom town in 1964. The only souvenir I Some of the cars someone’s back yard when gasoline was cars used to look. brought home was the newspaper, with a banner headline John Meacham Outshoots By Martha Billy the Kid. A Musing View® Peebles I don’t know who wrote the front-page articles, but I’d be proud to be half the hu- morist he or she was or is. For starters, how about Mayor Dedicates Town Hall, Who am I? What am I? Who are you? Gives Long, Boring Speech; or Winner in hen I was a kid, end, on our camp/ Poker Game Murdered, Loser Finds Body Wmy older sister float trip, in which we in Street; or Yankee Arrives With Ab- used to tease me and didn’t float due to the surd Idea—pokes fun at an Easterner who pretend she was con- weather, we played the opened a joint where a man could buy fused, had amnesia A parlor game that Who Am I? in reverse. soda and sarsaparilla instead of whiskey. or maybe was an alien Each person was giv- The two stories I think our fearless lead- that had just come en their identity for er should read, though, are Horse Thief down to earth. others to guess. The Hanged After Fast Trial, No Tomfoolery She would ask me, is still popular characters were those and Two Cowboys Blasted, Saloon Closed “Who am I?” “What am that I gleaned from for Clean-up. I?” “Where am I?” the news, TV and the The first tells us that Jackson Beacon, Then she would get ers must ask them and word play. internet’s most talked the meanest horse thief in the West, was a disgusting look on yes or no questions to My very favorite about people in 2021. Here’s the list: The hanged after a fair and square trial in the her face as she gazed find out who they are. game is one in which at me and said, “Who Not only are players each floater takes on Geico Gecko, Oprah thriving metropolis of Gold Hill. Winfrey, Dr. Anthony “The jury took only 30 seconds to decide are you?” answering questions a peculiar habit or idi- about their own char- osyncrasy. The prob- Fauci, Jake from State Beacon’s fate,” the News reports. “The jury You have probably played the parlor acter, they also must lem with the latter is Farm, Gwen Stefa- would have acted quicker, but one of the game Who Am I? at be asking questions of that it’s really hard to ni, George Floyd and jurymen stuttered.” parties where an iden- the other players. The tell what is real and Garth Brooks. After several hours The article states that the trial ended af- tity is taped to your winner is the player what is just part of the of conversation and ter several witnesses, including a couple back, and you must with the most correct game. lots of yes and no ques- of jurymen, testified they had seen Bea- ask other partygoers identities. This is a Like the time I gave tions, everyone wrote con steal their horses. Judge Torquemada yes or no questions much more difficult Bill the title of Weath- their guesses down on Arnold refused to let Beacon say a word game, as it is hard to er-Eye. where his hab- about who you are. paper. in his own defense, stating, “Everybody remember the details it was to constantly It goes something We had a few wrong knows what a low-down horse thief you like this: “Am I a of what you ask each talk about and report answers like Dr. Phil, are.” man?” “Yes.” “Am I person, unless you the weather. He tends Snoopy, Limu the Emu The paper notes that Judge Arnold was famous?” “Yes.” “Am take notes. Of course, to do this in real life, and Tupac Shakur, but an expert on fine horses, having acquired I alive?” “No.” “Was I the more players you too, so his so-called overall, everyone did a herd of about 200 over the past few a movie star?” “Yes.” have, the harder it is. habit was difficult for very well. We ended weeks. Oddly enough, that was the same “Did I ever play a cow- During our annu- other players to guess. up with a three-way number Beacon was accused of stealing boy?” “Yes.” “Did I have al Black River float Instead, they came tie. over the past few weeks. small feet?” “Yes.” “Am trip, I am always the up with wrong an- I was happy because I Beacon was promptly hanged, but he I John Wayne?” “Yes!” self-appointed game swers like: Are you got to be Gwen Stefani was given a decent burial, according to This game can also chairman. My games a guy who eats his (gamer’s choice) for cigars? or Are you a the News. be played in reverse. have run the gamut an entire afternoon but usually involve man overly concerned Two Cowboys Blasted relates that the For instance, game and pretend that I was players are given their wearing name tags, about your white feet blonde, beautiful and Red Bull Saloon was the scene of a vicious identities written on applying fake tattoos, golfer’s tan? had an amazing sing- gunfight, when two early-rising cowpokes a card. Other play- character portrayal So, this past week- ing voice. told the proprietor, D.E. “Deadeye” Deck- ers, “Your money or your life!” By Larry Willis While Deadeye was thinking that over, It’s My Turn one of the cowboys tried to open the cash register. He couldn’t do it, and his partner went to help. Deadeye then grabbed a buf- falo gun and shot both men at close range. ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’ At the same time, the bartender, Bat “Bel- hen it comes when astronauts Jim stuck, it is not what mediately comes on fry” Massacreson, opened fire with a shot- to movies, all Lovell, Fred Haise and Swigert or Lovell said the radio and says, gun. ofW us have our favor- Jack Swigert barely when things started “Houston, we’ve had a The paper reports that passersby thought ites, usually multi- escaped death when to go bad in a hurry problem.” the place was being dynamited. favorites. Topping my an explosion crippled aboard the dying com- In “Apollo 13,” Swig- “The outlaws, wounded and wobbly, tried list are “Airplane!,” “A their spaceship on mand module. ert’s character is de- to return fire but collapsed before getting Few Good Men” and their way to the moon, Tapes of the actual picted as saying to the off more than a couple shots. Deadeye and “Apollo 13.” forcing them to use comment are available crew that there is a Massacreson then blasted the men a couple Each pretty much the lunar excursion on line (just Google problem. He was actu- more times, just to be sure there wouldn’t airs on a recurring module as a lifeboat. Apollo 13 and navigate ally saying it to Mission be any more trouble. There wasn’t.” schedule. Each also The drama captured to them), and if you Control. These cowboys were also given a decent has one memorable worldwide attention, are an Apollo 13 buff To be sure, these burial, according to the News. line or series of lines, and several movies like me, they are very are small things, and were made about it. interesting. Of course, that was then, and this is now. except maybe “Air- Lord knows they won’t plane!” has iconic line All used a line, or a Swigert is the first to change the world; but Today, Beacon and the two would-be after iconic line. variation of a line, alert Mission Control with so many other robbers would be released without bond “Apollo 13” is running that has become a part to the situation. He inaccuracies, it would and disappear into the ether—until they now. Like all movies, of our vocabulary. In says, “Okay, Houston, have been easy to get stole more horses or tried to pull anoth- it takes some liberties most, it went like this: we’ve had a problem it right. er holdup—and Judge Arnold, the jury- with actual events, “Houston, we have a here.” But that’s Hollywood, men, Deckers and Massacreson would be but it seems to come problem.” Mission Control asks and those people make charged with hate crimes. the closest to what re- While that is the line him to repeat. a heck of a lot more For more by John Meacham, visit laugh- ally happened in 1970, that seems to have It’s Lovell who im- money than I do. withjohn.wordpress.com. Letters to the editor Three Stooges’ fans. tent is fine? Not one liberal, but I firmly Setting a My objection is con- conservative thinks believe in bipartisan- Policies Of The County Journal cerning the last para- the eye gouging, face ship. I always look at A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. bad example Editor, County Journal: graph that read, “I’m slapping, and nose both sides of an issue Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein I need to respond to sure some of the lib- punching is not harm- before I decide on an Co-Owners/Co-Publishers Larry Willis’ column erals out there think ful to a child’s way of opinion or which can- Published Each Thursday about the Three Stoog- their slapstick and thinking? No conserv- didate I might back. 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 es in the July 22 issue dialogue are offensive ative feels that way? I realize this is Lar- (618) 497-8272 of the County Journal. and harmful to chil- Not one? ry’s opinion and I re- Letters to the editor must be signed in order to be pub- Larry and I are the dren.” I sincerely hope and spect that. Please re- lished. 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COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 PAGE 5 Sparta city council puts public Dirt For Sale Road & Driveway Rock comment time limit in writing All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread RED Hillcrest DOT RED DOT CONSTRUCTION 30-Yard lift station Trash Dumpsters caused sewer 826-4045 Available to back up A policy regulating public comments at its meetings is now part of the Sparta city council’s written rules. The council took the action at its July 26 meeting. The policy states that citizens are allowed time to present their views pertaining to the city during meetings. However, the public must respect David Heinemeyer in his basement where the walls have been stripped the privilege and re- to the studs and the carpet removed. This photo was taken July 27. frain from using inap- propriate language, innuendoes and other offensive actions or gestures. Council members are not required to debate or even answer the comments at the meetings. The person can be recognized no more than once at a meeting and can speak no longer than five minutes. That person may not yield to any other person during his time, and the total The Hillcrest lift station. The Heinemeyer home is behind the trees. comment period can last no longer than 30 day night’s meeting. Blum’s comments correctly,” said Klaus- minutes. The council He said he brought the were cut short by the ing. “It caused the will keep track of the idea of a city advisory city as she ran past the sewer to back up into time. board to the council 13 fi ve-minute limit. four homes, including Commissioner Nath- months ago and won- Blum is a Sparta na- Heinemeyer’s.” aniel Ward questioned dered if anything had tive and former busi- Klausing said the the 30-minute limit. been done on it. ness owner. She has city has battled with He asked if anyone The council gave no been active in Sparta the engineers, electri- would be prevented answer. recreation and pro- cian and the general from speaking if the Sheryl Blum also motional activities, contractor on the job. time limit ran out. spoke to the council. such as organizing The city has already Mayor Jason She thanked volun- carnivals, running a paid the Heinemeyers Schlimme said no one teers for their work Sparta Facebook page $7,300, Klausing said, who comes to a meet- for the city and noted and being heavily in- but they want their ing would be kept the many infrastruc- volved in other major basement put back from speaking to the ture improvements community events. the way it was. council. Sparta has seen in Blum lives west of “We don’t feel it’s the “If they are here, they recent months. Sparta in the Houston city’s fault, though,” She ended her re- area. will get to speak, but said Klausing. “I hope we would like a group marks by saying some Sue Heinemeyer to have an answer for to get a spokesperson,” people try to make life spoke to the council the Heinemeyers by Schlimme said. “We miserable for others about a problem that the end of this week.” have never had an is- and are always nega- occurred March 30. In other action, the sue with this.” tive. She said a sewer council approved Vic- After the meeting, “There are good and backup caused dam- toria Kelley and Rod- Schlimme said the bad renters and good age to her home’s base- policy only confirms and bad landlords,” ment at 620 Athens ney Anderson Jr. as what the city was do- she said. “Several and wondered when members of the fire ing during public com- landlords have do- the city was going to department. ment anyway and is nated toward city pro- take care of it. A public hearing not directly pointed at jects.” After the meeting, will be held Friday, Tim Page. She did not refer to she and her husband July 30 at 3 p.m. at Page has been attend- Page, but he has of- David talked with city hall as required ing council meetings ten complained about Commissioner Bobby as part of a public for a long time and rental properties in Klausing. infrastructure grant lately has made com- Sparta. He claims Klausing told the application. ments belittling the that is where trouble County Journal Tues- The August 9 meet- commissioners and the starts. day that the problem ing was set for 4 p.m. city in general. Page asked Blum was with the new lift rather than 6 so the Page, who has lived where she lives, but station on Hillcrest. council can attend in Sparta for about 12 Schlimme put a stop “The backup flow the Grand American years, spoke at Mon- to his remarks. system was not wired opening ceremony. Marissa softball coach fi red ... from Page 1 from, but she believes She said district Strieker also noted some parents were up- athletic director Lori that Kohrs had been Lowry set that their daugh- Selman, who also approached about un- ters weren’t getting served as assistant professional conduct indicted playing time. coach on the softball in the past, specifi- She said that, dur- team, sided against cally in January of from Page 1___ ing a game, a parent her. 2020 and Septem- two other compa- entered the dugout Selman did not re- ber of 2019, in which nies. and confronted Kohrs spond to a request for Selman addressed One of those about her daughter’s comment. communication is- companies was lack of playing time. However, Strieker sues that Kohrs had, Lowry’s business, Kohrs said she fi rst said the latest string specifically telling Ackerman Agen- received an email of misconduct allega- athletes that they cy, which federal about the accusations tions was not the fi rst suck when they are losing. prosecutors allege against her July 9, Kohrs had engaged in. Aside from being a paid $15,854—40 in which Strieker re- He said she received softball coach for the percent of the com- quested that she meet a December 15, 2020 past 17 years, Kohrs missions for the with him at his offi ce reprimand for falsify- served as a special ICRMT insurance July 13. ing time sheets. education aide in policy for Colum- “As soon as I went in, On April 20, she Marissa, for a total bia—to St. Louis they told me I could was reprimanded for of 22. Prior to coach- company CJ Thom- resign, and it would be two incidents, one in ing softball, she as- as between 2016 to quietly put under the which she dropped a sisted in coaching 2018, a commission table,” Kohrs said. “He prescription medica- basketball and said that ultimately was said either you resign tion bottle on the fl oor she’s always coached funneled to Hutch- or you can take this to of the school March 31, in some capacity. inson. the board and let them which was found by a She is unsure what’s Nathan Stump of decide.” student and turned in. next for her. the U.S. attorney’s Kohrs said she de- The other was April “I haven’t really office said Lowry clined to resign be- 9, when she was found had an opportunity is due back in court cause she felt she was sleeping at her desk to think about it,” July 30, but Stump innocent. during the workday Kohrs said. “It’s all expects that date to “I said I absolute- with a teacher and still a shock. be continued. ly did not say those students present in the “I wish the girls things,” Kohrs said. classroom. good luck.” Page 6 County Journal | july 29, 2021 Campbell Hill Picnic

The firemen’s water fight is always a big hit with local departments. Shown from left are third place winners Ryan Rathert and Darlene Johnson; second place, Dwight Tuthill and Zach Johnson and first place, Sylvester Lambert and Mike Kelley.

The parade committee float

Ryan Rathert, Laura Berry and Logan Thies performed dueling bagpipes during the variety show.

First State Bank of Campbell Hill’s parade float The Expressions Unlimited entry

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Winning raffl e tick- The winning entry et holders, cars, fl oats in the youth organiza- and water fi ght teams tion category was the have been announced Campbell Hill Chero- in conjunction with kee 4H fl oat, with the last weekend’s Camp- Trico FFA second and bell Hill Picnic. the Trico Junior High Rick Stevenson of cheerleaders third. Campbell Hill won Broadway Corner the $500 fi rst prize Lounge placed second in the raffl e drawing, behind Solid Rock in Thomas Beckman of the business category, Ava $300 and Kinsley with Island Breeze Vanover of Campbell third. Hill $100. St. Peters Lutheran In Saturday’s Cruise Church earned fi rst In vehicle show, Dylan and St. Luke Luther- Kilpatrick of Ava took an second in the re- the American Legion ligious category, and Choice Award with the Parade Committee his 1969 Chevy Cama- was fi rst with Karl ro, Tommy Wagnitz Dammermann & Co. of Campbell Hill the second in the novel- Legion Ladies Aux- ties category. Misselhorn honored iliary Choice Award Top honors in the Following Sunday’s Campbell Hill Picnic parade, State Representative Terri Bryant presented with his 1978 Chevy cars, trucks and trac- a special proclamation naming July 24 as David Misselhorn Day in Campbell Hill. Misselhorn C-10 and Dale Garver tor category went to has served on the Campbell Hill Fire Department for 42 years and has been chief for 30. Above of Ava the Fire Chief’s Jared Olson, with from left are fi remen Chuck Richelman, Dustin Vanover, Travis Misselhorn, David Misselhorn, Award with a 1964 second going to Todd James Fillinger, Bryant, fi remen Ray Hunter, Chris Ethington and James Schatte. Ford F-100. Misselhorn. Other winners Barb Froemling were Justin Morgan took fi rst in horses of Campbell Hill for followed by the Rein- COULTERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD the Farmers Choice, ing It In group and 1952 John Deere Mod- Bill Renner. el A; David House of This year’s parade Du Quoin, Bankers theme was Been Back to school plan approved Choice, 1955 Chevy There, Seen That. The Coulterville bers may request be used so students can high and high school 210 Del-Ray; Allen Next year’s theme school board approved masks to be worn in eat and remain socially math; and Sara Tanner, Nesbit of Willisville, has already been an- a school plan during their areas. distant in line with the kindergarten. Jeeps Choice, 2012 nounced. It is: Proud its July 21 meeting. Face masks are also 50-person per area re- The resignation of Jeep JKU; Michael To Be... The district will required for students quirement. fi rst-grade teacher Huseman of Camp- The team of Mike abide by the guidance who ride the bus to and In other news, Cole Jaclyn Meehan was ap- bell Hill, Community Kelley of Sparta and Choice, 1950 Farmall Sylvester Lambert created by the Illinois from school and extra- Elder was appointed to proved. Model M tractor; and of Coulterville won State Board of Educa- curricular activities. fi ll the vacant seat on New student regis- Dennis Schatte of the water fi ght held tion, the CDC and the Congregating of stu- the school board. tration is Thursday, Steeleville, Bikers Saturday. The team Illinois Department of dents remains prohib- Valerie Howie was August 5 from 8 to 11 Choice, 1996 Harley of Zach Johnson of Public Health. ited, as social distanc- approved to become and noon to 2. Davidson FLHR. De Soto and Dwight There will be no face ing will be observed as the district administra- The Gathering Sunday’s parade Tuthill of Vergennes mask mandate for the much as possible. tive assistant. Church—which meets brought out a wide was second, with the entire student body, The school day will Other hires were in the school gym—will variety of serious and team of Ryan Rathert although the district run from 7:45 a.m. to Brock Barnes, assistant offer book fee vouch- humorous entries. of Ava and Darlene strongly encourages 2:38 p.m. softball coach; Melanie ers, haircuts, school The Best of Show and Johnson of Campbell masks for all unvac- The district will Cooper, junior high vol- supplies and physicals fi rst place in the busi- Hill third. cinated students and serve breakfast and leyball and assistant for all Coulterville stu- ness category went to Gun raffl e winners staff. lunch. The cafeteria basketball coach; Tam- dents Saturday, August Solid Rock Veterinary included Bill Steg- However, staff mem- and gymnasium will my Zimmerman, junior 7 from 8:30 to 12:30. Clinic of Murphys- man, John McCaleb, boro’s large cow fl oat. Dori Hinnerichs, Shad The Trico FFA Smith, Johnny Reid, Alumni fl oat took Clift Buehler, Paige Marissa Fire Protection District fi rst in the adult or- Thies, Caden Patter- Annual Financial Statement ganization category, son, Jon Froemlimg, For fiscal year ended April 30, 2021 followed by the Steele- Rhonda Kimbrough, ville Jaycees and Tri- Larry Schroeder and General Fund Balance May 1, 2020 $55,313.24 co Lions Club. Kyle Hornbostel. Receipts: Checking Account Interest 57.32 Illinois Municipal League 4,629.42 Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax 22,006.71 Randolph County Tax Revenue 15,454.81 Looking good, St. Clair County Tax Revenue 84,900.66 Washington County Tax Revenue 199,880.07 Alberta Hamilton Grant 5,500.00 Other 2,020.95 looking smart Total Receipts 334,449.94 Balance $389,763.18 St. Luke Lutheran School physicals Expenses: Church in Campbell will be provided on CenCom Dispatch Fee 693.00 Jim Perrine, Chief Compensation 900.00 Hill will host a back- site by Sparta Com- Troy Pilbean, Asst. Chief Compensation 600.00 to-school event for munity Hospital by Jim McMahon, Trustee Compensation 400.00 Trico children August appointment. Bobby Jones, Trustee Compensation 400.00 7 from 10 to noon. To schedule an ap- Tommy Thompson, Trustee Compensation 400.00 Dennis Wright, Trustee Compensation 600.00 Children will be able pointment, call 618- Dennis Galle, Trustee Compensation 900.00 to select a backpack and 443-1362. Copays will Fire Department Contract 3,300.00 school supplies that will be collected that day. Village of Marissa, First Responder 2,000.00 be delivered to Trico. Free haircuts will Loy, Miller & Tolley, Accounting 495.00 Stobbs & Sinclair, Legal Fees 875.50 Dental Safari will con- also be offered. Equipment Purchase 40,345.32 duct exams at no cost. For more informa- Fuel 1,441.90 Consent forms will be tion, call Vickie Dag- Insurance - Accident/Sickness 1,422.00 available at the event. ner at 618-201-2947. Auto/Equipment/Building 10,038.00 Workers Compensation 1,520.00 Miscellaneous Expenses 1,191.60 Office Supplies 1,874.15 Organizational Dues 495.00 Postage 97.55 Publications 623.00 Repairs Equipment 3,028.02 Firehouse Maintenance 6,982.61 Truck 19,178.76 Telephone 4,896.18 Training 4,017.00 Utilities Gas/Electric/Water 4,827.53 Illinois Finance Authority, Revolving Truck Loan 17,500.00 The Illinois Funds 180,000.00 Total Expenses 311,042.12 Cash Balance April 30, 2021 78,721.06 The following vendors received disbursements in excess of $2,500 per payee: Ameren $4,230.60 Calwen Rescue Source 2,718.95 Capital 1 3,153.60 David Schmidt Truck Service 8,832.06 Federal Signal Corp 2,912.00 Illinois Finance Authority 17,500.00 Kansas City Audio Visual 8,826.41 Marissa Fire Department 5,716.24 Municipal Emergency Services 4,526.96 New Deal Oil 4,009.00 Sentinel Emergency Solutions 6,601.01 Shaw Hardware 2,704.04 Steck-Cooper Ins 11,460.00 Southwest IL College 3,145.00 Trafera 3,220.00 Warner Communications 6,505.40 Witmer Public Safety 6,795.77

Building Fund Balance May 1, 2020 472,062.29 Deposits 130,000.00 Interest 2,859.41 Balance April 30, 2021 604,4921.70

Equipment Fund Balance May 1, 2020 570,625.39 Deposits 50,000.00 Interest 3,228.00 Balance April 30, 2021 623,853.39

I, Dennis Galle, being first duly sworn, depose and state that I was Treasurer of the Marissa Fire Protection District in St. Clair, Randolph and Washington Counties, State of Illinois; that I held the office of Treasurer on April 30, 2021, and that the above and foregoing annual financial statement is a true and correct statement of monies received and disbursed by the Treasurer, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2020, and ending April 30, 2021. Dennis Galle

Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this 19th day of May, 2021.

Jennifer Nuernberger, Notary Public PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021

RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD Election equipment to be updated

By Dan Zobel inserted into an opti- from Arkansas. She Care Center Adminis- For the fi rst time cal scanner. noted that if the virus trator Michelle Cato in 16 years, Randolph Chairman Marc continues to spread stated that her staff County will be updat- Kiehna asked John- at its current rate, is excited about the ing its election equip- son how secure the it might not hit Ran- prospect of the poten- ment. system will be. dolph County as hard tial upgrades com- The county board Johnson said that as originally expecting to the care center approved to purchase none of the machines ed, but it will still with the addition of a 28 new precinct scan- are connected to the reach the area; and a behavioral care unit, ners and 29 Express- internet. rise in cases will fol- as was discussed at Vote system markers “All of the informa- l ow. the county board’s at a cost not to exceed tion on the machine “We’re treating all July 9 meeting. $281,639 from Elec- goes onto a card positive cases like it’s Kiehna added that tion Systems and Soft- within the machine,” the Delta variant,” the county will have Marissa’s Macke Community Center will host ware. Johnson said. “When Oathout said. “It’s def- a meeting August 10 an August 11 Red Cross blood drive. This is a The county’s cur- the precincts are initely a concern.” with Baysinger Ar- new location for the drive. Photo by Carol Mercer rent equipment was closed, that card is The Delta variant chitects for the pre- bought in the fall of brought to a machine is considered to be 70 liminary plans and 2004 and fi rst used at the courthouse, percent more conta- estimated cost of the for the 2005 consoli- which is also not con- gious, and it spreads project. Macke Center to dated election. nected to the internet. even faster. The board approved While Clerk Melanie I feel good about the Oathout has also the annual resolution Johnson said that the security.” reconvened meetings for highway engineer host blood drive equipment has held Kiehna also com- with each of the coun- Mike Riebeling’s sal- By Carol Mercer make it to the center. up well, it has largely mented on any po- ty’s three hospitals, ary, which refl ected The Macke Com- It reverted back to become outdated, as tential questions as Menard Correctional a 2 percent raise to munity Center at 815 the village of Maris- the county runs into to why now, after 16 Center and Chester bring it to $120,054. N. Borders in Marssa sa and was renamed issues when it needs years, the county is Mental Health. That salary is paid was built and named Macke Community technical support or upgrading its voting She continues to from motor fuel tax the Macke Senior Cen- Center. The spacious fi xing, because no system. strongly recommend funds, which is 50 ter after former May- rectangular structure company is repairing Kiehna said the that individuals who percent federally re- or Art Macke, who has a small offi ce, them anymore. Just purchase is made pos- are not vaccinated imbursed. was an advocate for well-equipped kitchen this past election, the sible through Ameri- should wear face “You do a good job,” senior citizens. and bathrooms. county had to replace can Rescue Plan Act masks. Kiehna told Riebeling. It opened in May of The center is used at least fi ve of its ma- funds. The other concern “We appreciate you.” 1982. for activities such as chines. In other news, Ran- is that schools are Michelle Huether of Due to fi nancial a polling place, the In 2004, the county dolph County Health preparing to open in Sparta was appointed problems, the senior Marissa Scouting pro- purchased 31 touch- Department Admin- less than a month. as the county recy- center was not able grams, the SOS prepa- screen voting mark- istrator Angela Oath- Oathout said the cling coordinator on to stay afl oat and by ration of meals and is ers and 29 optical out aired her grow- health department a term to expire July 2018 could not re- occasionally used for main open with just scanners for around ing concerns with the awaits further guid- 30, 2022. She has as- a special community volunteer workers event. It can be rent- $367,000. steady incline of posi- ance from the Illinois sisted with the pro- and without the help ed for anniversaries, Johnson noted that tive COVID-19 cases. Department of Public gram for many years of Senior Services of birthday parties and with the new pur- Oathout said her Health. Current guid- and comes highly rec- Southern St. Clair retirement parties. chase, the county eyes are fi xated on ance includes that if ommended by former County. On August 11, it will should be able to get the situation in Mis- students are not vac- coordinator Mark It had been a place be the site of a blood a little trade-in val- souri, including on cinated, they should North. where seniors could drive, sponsored ue from the old ma- how the Delta variant wear masks. The board approved gather to socialize, by Friedens United chines. of the virus has re- Johnson asked to change the date of play card games, do Church of Christ. The With the new ballot ally taken off. She has Oathout if she had no- its next meeting to puzzles, play bingo Red Cross will have marking device, vot- been meeting with ticed another bug go- Thursday, August 5 and hold dances and easier access at the ers will insert a paper Missouri health offi - ing around the area. at 9 a.m. Kiehna ex- other activities. There Macke Center and into the machine then cials to stay up to date Oathout said this plained that this is also was a lunch pro- will not have to move make selections on on the situation. could be a respirato- because the board gram through the equipment up and the touch screen. Oathout added that ry virus, and parents has an opportunity Sparta Senior Center, down on the church After voting, the the problem area she should be hypersensi- to have Congressman which was reason- elevator. paper is popped back is specifi cally watch- tive to its symptoms, Mike Bost present at ably priced and pro- The time of the out. This will give the ing is the south cen- as it can also spread the meeting at that vided proper nutri- drive is 2 to 6 p.m. voter an opportunity tral area of Missouri fast. time to speak with the tion, which could also Preregistration at to review their votes. as the virus spreads In other reports, board about issues the deliver to seniors who redcross.org is neces- The paper is then across the border Randolph County county is facing. physically could not sary.

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SAR chapter honors Red Bud offi cers National Park By John Meacham Information Offi cer Lewis & Clark could be on Chapter The Lewis and Clark Chapter of the Illinois the fast track Society of Sons of the American Revolution U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth continues joined the City of Red to work toward placing the Prairie du Rocher Bud in honoring offi c- French Colonial Historic District of Randolph County in the National Park System. ers Mike Collins and Duckworth recently spoke with Shannon Luke Horrell July 21. Estenoz, U.S. Department of Interior assis- Dan Crafton, a mem- tant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, ber of the chapter’s to discuss her role and priorities for Illinois. leadership team and Duckworth talked about her commitment Red Bud resident, to work on three specifi c priorities, one of presented the offi cers which was the fi ve priority sites for nation- with a law enforce- al monument designation by President Joe ment commendation Biden under the Antiquities Act. medal and certifi cate. “This is great for us,” said Ed Weilbacher, Red Bud Mayor Susan general manager of the Kaskaskia Regional Harbaugh also pre- Port District and a member of the national sented awards to them. park status committee. “We have known from Red Bud Police Chief the beginning of this process that there are John Brittingham told two ways the Prairie du Rocher French Co- family, friends, city of- From left are Red Bud Police Chief John Brittingham, Mike Collins’ lonial Historic District could be moved into fi cials and fellow offi c- mother Cathy Collins, Offi cer Mike Collins, Dan Crafton of the Lewis the National Park System. One was through ers that on the morn- & Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Offi cer legislation, the other was via the Antiquities ing of May 23, Collins Luke Horrell and his fi ancée Allison Tillman. Act of 1906.” and Horrell encoun- The Antiquities Act gives the president the option to declare by public proclamation tered an armed, ag- ning to roll. Offi cer since he was in the po- and Monroe County historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric gressive and violent Horrell had no other lice academy. sheriff’s departments, structures and other objects of historic or suspect. choice but to attempt to “Both are excellent Waterloo Police De- scientifi c interest that are situated on land “While engaged end the confl ict by us- people and outstand- partment and Illinois owned or controlled by the federal govern- with this suspect, the ing deadly force,” Brit- ing police offi cers,” he State Police attended ment to be national monuments. suspect shot Offi cer tingham said. added. the ceremony. “We are not there yet, but designating Collins. Offi cer Col- The suspect contin- Horrell previously The Sons of the the Prairie du Rocher French Colonial His- lins, while shot in the ued to struggle even worked on the Caru- American Revolution toric District a national monument means a leg, continued to fi ght after he had been shot, thersville, Missouri is a national organiza- more expedited approach as we move toward police department, tion with state socie- along with Offi cer Brittingham said. next year’s 300th anniversary of Prairie du and Collins worked in ties and local chapters. Horrell,” Brittingham “The offi cers, after Rocher’s founding in 1722,” said Chris Mar- Washington Park, Il- Its purposes are patri- said. the struggle and in the tin, committee member and Randolph County Collins told Horrell linois. otic, historical and ed- economic development coordinator. “Our sin- true nature of law en- “To think Red Bud ucational. For details, that he could not get cere gratitude to Senator Duckworth and her forcement, called for is where this would visit sar.org. the fi rearm from the staff for their wonderful work on our behalf.” an ambulance and at- happen surprised eve- Counties served by suspect’s hands and tempted to render aid The committee recently submitted property ryone but shows that the Lewis & Clark information to Duckworth’s offi ce in Wash- that if the suspect to the suspect to save evil can happen any- chapter are St. Clair, ington so the National Park Service can cre- rolled, he would lose his life,” Brittingham where,” Brittingham Monroe, Randolph, ate accurate maps. control of the situa- said. said. Washington, Clinton tion. Other committee members are Ray Cole, Brittingham said Besides the Red Bud and Jefferson. Email Mark Wilson, Tonya Barbeau, Amy Barbeau, “Offi cer Collins in- meacham@nwcable. he has known Horrell police and fi re depart- Steve Gonzalez, Jennifer Duensing and Craig formed Offi cer Horrell net since he was in high ments, offi cers repre- for more informa- Hern. the suspect was begin- school and Collins senting the Randolph tion. Page 10 County Journal | july 29, 2021

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Steeleville Junior Legion eliminated by Alton

By Dan Zobel A controversial decision by the umpire Steeleville crew in the top of the eighth inning influ- enced the final result ends of a well-battled game between the Steele- with 7-5 ville and Alton Senior Legion baseball teams July 23 during an record, elimination game of the 5th Division Tour- nament in Centralia. including Alton scored two runs in the eighth in- tourney ning, defeating Steele- ville 8-6. Steeleville’s season losses ends with a 7-5 re- hard-fought game by cord, including a July both teams in a con- 21 loss to Harrisburg test that included a by a 6-2 score in the number of different second round of tour- turning points and nament action. big-time plays. Against Harrisburg, Both teams scratched Steeleville put forth a across a run in the determined rally late first inning. Steele- in the game to erase ville’s tally came a 4-1 deficit and turn with two outs. Austin it into a 6-5 lead go- Hagel drew a walk ing into the seventh off of Alton starting inning. Alton tied the pitcher Frank Gross. game in the seventh, Hagel then stole sec- and chaos ensued in ond base, and Dylan the eighth. Hill drove him home Brady Salzman with a ground ball opened the eighth single into left field. with a double off Hill, Steeleville’s of Steeleville relief starting pitcher, pitcher Jacob Sutton. played with fire Alton catcher Preston throughout his four- Schepers then laid inning outing on the Steeleville pitcher Dylan Hill prepares to fire a pitch to an Alton batter. down a bunt up the mound. He allowed first base line. Sutton seven hits, walked fielded the ball and one batter and hit two fired to first base. others. However, as Schep- While Alton added ers neared the bag, single runs against Steeleville’s first base- him in the second and man was unable to third innings, the handle the throw. situation could have Salzman scored, and been a lot worse for Schepers advanced to Steeleville. second base. Hill and the Steele- Steeleville coach ville defense stranded John Sutton raced seven Alton base run- out of the dugout and ners in those four in- contested. He said as nings, including six Schepers ran up the in scoring position. first base line, he was Alton increased its running on the field lead to 4-1 in the fifth of play in fair terri- inning with a run tory, thus interfering against reliever Pay- with the throw. ton Austin, although Both umpires con- Alton again left a pair vened to talk about of runners on base in the play, and after a scoring position. discussion, they chose In the bottom half not to change the de- of the frame, Steele- cision. ville’s offense got Sutton again to work. Steeleville stormed out to the picked up three runs umpires, incensed as and three hits in the to how the call was inning and took ad- not changed due to vantage of an error the situation being by Alton center field- outlined in the rule er Brendon Smith. book. Lane Lazenby start- “The explanation ed the rally by leg- (given by the umpires) ging out an infield was that we’re not hit. He later scored going to change (the on a wild pitch. Aus- call),” Sutton said. tin singled with one “It’s a rule book call. out and stolen second The home plate um- base. Sutton batted pire said (the runner) him home with a sin- was in the grass. You gle. With two outs and Steeleville’s Jacoby Gross takes a big lead off of first base against Alton. have to change the Sutton still on first call. It’s a rule. It’s a base, Hill smacked a different game then, ball into the outfield. ground ball to short- up another force out. coaches, that went to For Sutton, it also because he should Smith ranged to his stop that was mis- There were a lot of state the same year. marked the last Le- be out, and the oth- right but dropped the played by Cameron things that went into “Since they were lit- gion game for him as er runner should go fly ball, and Sutton Hailstone and ended that decision. Plus, I tle, those four have head coach, as he will back to second base. scored to tie the game. up in left field, allow- asked our guys what played together,” Sut- not be coaching the “It’s ridiculous that Alton, though, took ing Gross to score to they wanted to do, and ton said. “At the begin- team next summer. they would make a the lead back in the give Steeleville the they all said let’s pitch ning of their playing “To me, I’m out here call if they knew the sixth with an un- 6-5 lead. to the two guy.” careers, they would for the kids,” Sutton call was wrong.” earned run against Another Steeleville Steeleville’s fight to fight and bicker and said. “No one believes Sutton and the um- Sutton, who took over error proved costly in rally back and take not get along because me when I say this, pires continued a on the mound to start the top of the seventh. the lead against Alton they all wanted to be but if I never stood on heated exchange un- the inning. Despite an With one out and was also on display the big shot. a baseball field again, til eventually Sutton error leading to a run, the bases empty, Al- in the team’s 6-2 loss “It was so much fun I would be fine. Eve- was thrown out of the it was Steeleville’s de- ton’s Austin Callorini against Harrisburg. watching them grow rything I’m coaching game. fense that ended the reached second base “In the Harrisburg up, just learning for is to help the kids “I just don’t like that. inning, when right on a Steeleville mis- game, we went down that we’re together, because when I was a In a situation like fielder Hill gunned cue. Sutton recorded 6-0 before we even got and that no matter kid, I had people who that, the kids don’t get out Schepers attempt the second out of the an out,” Sutton said. what happens, if I helped me. to decide the game,” to go from first to inning, but it brought “It was almost like do well or if you do “That’s the reason Sutton said. “Both third base on a two- the top of Alton’s line- they weren’t phased, well, it doesn’t mat- I still coach. It’s not teams were playing out single. up to the plate. though. They kept ter, because we do about winning and hard. Then, you let Steeleville then took Steeleville elected playing. You go down well. That’s what has losing. I’m as competi- an umpire’s call make its first and only lead to intentionally walk 6-0, most teams would gotten them through tive as anyone you the decision in the of the game in the bot- Smith and bring up throw in the towel and all of that. Realizing could find, but what game.” tom of the sixth with Caden Laslie. Laslie, be done. to play together as a I really like is the The ejection left two runs on just one a lefthanded batter, “They just battled team, to never quit relationship with the Steeleville without a hit against a pair of made them pay for through and kept play- and to never give up.” kids. It’s been fun.” coach. The umpires Alton relievers. the decision when he ing. It’s a good sign had Sutton select a Again, Steeleville’s lined the first pitch he of the kids. It shows player to coach for rally began with two saw into right field. good character and Alton 8 the remainder of the outs. Callorini scored on everything else.” Steeleville 6, 8 innings ALT...... 111 011 12 - 8 13 3 game, and he chose Lazenby earned a the play, and the score The losses meant the STV...... 100 032 00 - 6 5 4 Jacob Sutton. walk. Gross, who was tied again. end of Legion baseball Pitching: Alton: Frank Gross, Ted Webb (5), Nicholas Alton, which scored made the error on “Their leadoff hitter careers for a number Rayfield (6) and Preston Schepers.Steeleville: Dylan Hill, a run in every inning defense in the top of hit the ball well all of players, including Payton Austin (5), Jacob Sutton (6), Austin Hagel (8) and Jacob Sutton, Kaleb Knop (6). WP: Rayfield. LP: Sutton. except for the fourth, the inning, worked night,” Sutton said. for Steeleville’s Hill, Hitters: Alton: Brendon Smith (0-5, BB), Caden Laslie added a second run the count full against “He hit a ball over Sutton, Hagel and Jor- (2-4, HBP, RBI), Cameron Hailstone (2-5, 2-R), Brady in the eighth to open Alton pitcher Ted the fence, foul, ear- dan Wilson. Salzman (2-5, 2B, R), Preston Schepers (2-5, 2B, 3BI), Blane up an 8-6 advantage. Webb before hitting lier in the game. He The four of them Lancaster (2-4, HBP, R, SB), Austin Callorini (1-3, 2-BB, R, SB), Nicholas Rayfield (2-4, BB). Steeleville was re- a double into the gap was swinging the bat were part of the Le- Hitters: Steeleville: Payton Austin (1-4, BB, R, 3-SB), Jacob tired in order in the in right center field. well. Their top three gion team’s run to Sutton (1-3, 2-BB, R, RBI), Austin Hagel (0-3, BB, R, SB), bottom of the eighth. Lazenby scored all the or four guys hit the state in 2019 and of Dylan Hill (1-4, RBI), Aaron Sanders (0-4), Jordan Wilson The eighth inning way from first base to ball really well. It was the Steeleville High (0-3), Kaleb Knop (0-3, BB), Lane Lazenby (1-3, BB, 2-R, SB), Jacoby Gross (1-3, BB, 2B, R, RBI, SB), Kaden Freytag (0-1). theatrics took away tie the score at five. really just rolling the School baseball team, from what was a Austin then hit a dice and trying to set which Sutton also COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 PAGE 11

SPORTS By: Dan Zobel Steeleville Legion New Sparta wrestling coach

By Dan Zobel McCall believes the baseball round-up Sparta High School short turnaround for In the Steeleville plate in the fi fth in- has a new face of its those who did wres- Junior Legion base- ning for Steeleville wrestling program. Served tle will be a positive ball team’s fi nal two reached base. Trenton Connor McCall was when the team pre- tune-up games before Sternberg and Trent recently hired to be- pares for the new the 5th Division Tour- Ingles drove in runs come the head coach as season that will be- nament, Steeleville in that inning. of the Bulldogs. gin in November. fell to Valmeyer be- Logan Bartens fin- McCall served as “Getting that op- fore defeating Breese. ished with three hits assistant coach last assistant portunity to wrestle The win and the loss and an RBI for Steele- season with Robert in the summer and bring Steeleville’s sea- ville. Hayes Jr. getting back into it son record to 5-6. STV 101 060 1 - 9 9 0 For the four years coach when school starts The 5th Division BRE 101 001 4 - 7 5 4 prior to last year, will defi nitely help,” Tournament began Pitching: Steele- McCall, 27, coached McCall said. “I’m just Connor McCall July 26, but Steeleville ville: Cale Newby, wrestling, track last ecstatic and really was not scheduled to Braden Middendorf and football at Ox- excited about getting but was unsure how play its first game (3), Trenton Ingles ford High School in this opportunity.” long that career path until July 28, when it (5), Mitchell Gale (6) Alabama. His is an year As a team, the Bull- would remain avail- was to play host Tren- and Camden Pierce. Oxford High School dogs won their fi rst able. In Iowa, Hayes ton. Two teams from WP: Middendorf. Top graduate. invitational tour- said he will continue the double-elimina- Hitters: Steeleville: While at Oxford, the the program in terms nament during the to keep up with how tion tournament will Trent Sternberg (0-3, wrestling program of number of wres- 2019-20 season. The the Sparta wrestling advance to the state RBI), Logan Bartens achieved a good tlers,” McCall said. last individual to ad- program progresses tournament. (3-4, RBI), Chad Lynch amount of success. “Hopefully, we’ll be vance to state was but will also focus on July 23 (1-4, RBI), Braden Mid- The team won the competing for con- Clayton Sheldon in spending time with Steeleville 9 dendorf (2-3), Tren- duals state tourna- ference champion- 2018. his son, who wrestles Breese 7 ton Ingles (2-4, RBI), ment three years in ships. That’s the goal. Hayes, who coached at the junior level. Steeleville sent 11 Camden Pierce (2-4). a row from 2017-19 We want conference the team for the last “I’m very thank- batters to the plate Breese: Robke (2-5, before placing second championships and three seasons, thinks ful for Sparta High in a six-run fi fth in- 4BI), Thomes (1-2), in 2020. Oxford also getting the kids qual- McCall will be a good School for giving me ning, then held off a Schrage (1-4), Wempe won the traditional ified for the state fi t for the program. the opportunity to big Breese rally in the (1-4). state tournament in tournament. “He is very knowl- coach,” Hayes said. “If bottom of the seventh 2017 and 2018. His “My biggest thing edgeable and is a it wasn’t for the new to earn a win in the July 22 father also coached is character. I want very hard worker,” job, I would defi nitely team’s regular season Valmeyer 10 wrestling at Oxford. to develop kids to be Hayes said. “If he continue doing it. I fi nale. Steeleville 5 “I have been wres- productive later on in can get the kids to love the sport, and I The fi rst seven bat- STV 103 100 0 - 5 tling since I could life. That’s what high come out and join the love the kids at the ters who came to the VAL 104 131 x - 10 walk,” McCall said. school sports can do. team and give them a school. The program “I would spend a lot The wins and losses chance, he’s going to is hopefully headed of time at practice come, but the type of do good things. in the right direction. 5th Division Tournament Schedule with my dad. Once I person you become is “I hope the commu- “I’m very thankful to July 20 got into it, I wrestled what matters more.” nity will give him the Martins at Over- Game 1 - Grayville 10, Carmi 9 ever since.” Sparta nearly did that chance and kill Customs for every- Game 2 - Highland 14, Alton 8 not have a wrestling stand behind him. I’m thing they’ve given Game 3 - Centralia 7, Trenton 4 McCall is also an Game 4 - Steeleville 14, Carbondale 2 assistant coach for season in 2021. COV- very appreciative for us, including letting Game 5 - Harrisburg 11, Carrier Mills 0 the Sparta football ID-19 moved the sea- what the community us use their old build- July 21 team. He teaches kin- son to late spring, and did for me.” ing as a practice facil- Game 6 - Highland 10, Grayville 0 no postseason was Hayes did not return ity. I’m just thankful Game 7 - Harrisburg 6, Steeleville 2 dergarten through Game 8 - Alton 10, Carmi 2 eighth grade physi- allowed. When the as coach because his all around. Game 9 - Carrier Mills defeated Carbondale, forfeit cal education at Ev- Bulldogs held their family is moving to “There are no ill July 22 at Centralia ansville Attendance first practice, only Clinton, Iowa, where feelings toward any- Game 10 - Centralia 7, Highland 6 one wrestler showed he and his wife will one. Everybody was a Game 11 - Alton 6, Trenton 5 Center, as well as Game 12 - Grayville 16, Carrier Mills 2 seventh and eighth up. Sparta was able to work for the Federal great help at the high July 23 at Centralia grade social studies. rally, though, to pick Bureau of Prisons. school. It was just a Game 13 - Harrisburg 5, Centralia 0 “Right now, we’re up enough wrestlers He was a coal miner good all-around expe- Game 14 - Alton 8, Steeleville 6, 8 innings to have a season. for the last 14 years rience.” Game 15 - Highland 6, Grayville 1 just trying to build July 24 at Centralia Game 16 - Highland 10, Alton 9, 8 innings Game 17 - Centralia 7, Highland 4 July 25 at Centralia Championship - Harrisburg, 5, Centralia, 4 Harrisburg advances to the Senior Legion state tournament in Danville to play Barrington July 29.

5th Division Tournament Schedule At Trenton July 26 Game 1 at 6:00 - Jerseyville vs. Alton July 27 Game 2 at 7:00 - Orient vs. Winner Game 1 July 28 Game 3 at 5:00 - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 Game 4 at 7:30 - Steeleville vs. Trenton July 29 Game 5 at 5:00 - Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 Game 6 at 7:30 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 July 30 Game 7 at 7:00 - Loser Game 6 vs. Winner Game 5 July 31 Championship at 11:00 - Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7 Championship (if necessary) - Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Game 8 PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 BUSINESS Pinckneyville gets new health education center Pinckneyville Com- AHEC Program and Public Health. munity Hospital has support the mission of The state program is become the new home improving access to funded by the Health of the South Central health care in under- Resources and Ser- Area Health Educa- served areas, especial- vices Administra- tion Center, previously ly by helping young tion, a federal agency housed in Centralia. people to become in- charged with training Part of a statewide terested in and pursue health professionals network of Illinois health careers,” said and improving health Area Health Education hospital CEO Randall care for people who Centers Program, the Dauby. are geographically south central center’s The Illinois AHEC isolated, economically focus is giving young program has centers disadvantaged or med- people a head start in Carthage, Dixon, ically vulnerable. toward a health pro- Fairfi eld, Gibson City For more informa- fession and assisting and Normal, as well tion about the pro- working health care as three in Chicago. grams offered in professionals in ad- There are also pro- Pinckneyville, call Glo- vancing their careers. gram offi ces at the U ria Przygoda at 618- Caritas Family Solutions offi ce at 1805 N. Market in Sparta “We are pleased to be of I College of Medi- 357-8878 or email her a part of this partner- cine in Rockford and U at gprzygoda@pville- ship with the Illinois of I Chicago School of hosp.org. Caritas Family Solutions Parker named chamber director opens offi ce in Sparta The Chester Cham- ville, where she ma- ber of Commerce jored in business Caritas Family Solu- other support staff po- people to apply. has appointed Casey management. She tions, a local nonprofi t sitions. The agency offers up Parker to its board of chose to make Ches- social service agency “Caritas is the larg- to $3,000 in tuition re- directors. ter her home home in committed to strength- est provider of foster imbursement and of- Parker has been a 1999. ening the social and care services in south- fers opportunities for member of the cham- “I quickly fell in love emotional well-being ern Illinois, and in the growth. ber since 2012. with this small com- of individuals and fam- last several months, Hagen said that She operates Part- munity for so many ilies in order to create the need for our ser- while Caritas has been ners Hometown In- reasons.” Parker said, healthy relationships, vices has continued active in the Sparta surance Agency, with “It seemed everyone loving homes and to grow,” said Huels- community for several offi ces in Chester and knew each other by strong communities, mann. “Right now, our years, having a physi- Sparta. name, was so friendly opened a new offi ce in agency is serving ap- cal location in town Parker has more and always willing Sparta six months ago proximately 1,700 chil- helps the nonprofi t than two decades of to lend each other a and is already seeing dren in foster care on expand its community experience in sales, helping hand. growth in the fami- a monthly basis. partnerships. fi nance and insur- Casey Parker “I instantly knew lies it serves and the “We are actively “I think Caritas is al- ance. She said she’s that Chester was number of employees looking to hire ad- ways good at support- excited to share what- where I wanted to it plans to hire. ditional case managing the communities ever knowledge she’s “I’m honored that raise my family. I met The agency primar- ers and support staff we serve and work in,” picked up along the you’ve invited me to and married a Ches- ily handles foster care throughout our ser- said Hagen. “It’s excit- way with the cham- serve on the board,” ter native, Shawn case management, as vice regions who care ing for us that Sparta ber and hopes to give Parker said. Parker, in 2001, and well as licensing for about kids and want and the surrounding back to the commu- Parker attended we have raised three people interested in be- to make a difference counties have been nity. school in Edwards- beautiful children.” coming foster parents. in the communities we very willing to help Caritas CEO Gary serve. We’re also ex- us fi nd new and inno- Huelsmann said Cari- ploring other growth vative ways to support tas opened a location opportunities which our mission. in Sparta to help sup- could offer even more “As a nonprofi t, uni- port its Belleville and support for the fami- fying families and cre- Carterville locations lies we serve.” ating loving homes is and create a central Foster care super- why we do what we do, location between the visor Courtney Ha- so it’s been very grati- two. gen, who works in the fying to have the com- The offi ce, which is Sparta offi ce, said she munity’s support with running at full capac- hopes the fl exible, hy- that.” ity, started with four brid offi ce and work- To apply, go to cari- case managers and from-home schedule tasfamilysolutions. is looking to hire two and the benefi ts Cari- org/join-our-team/ or more in addition to tas offers, will entice call 618-213-8700. Johnson is dietition at SCH Courtney Johnson, Healthcare hospital in MS, RD, LDN, has Carbondale. Follow- joined Sparta Commu- ing the internship, she nity Hospital as a dieti- passed the registered tian. dietitian exam and “I am so excited to accepted a position provide nutrition care through SIH providing to those in my rural nutrition care to both community,” Johnson inpatients and outpa- said. “I love helping tients. people promote a bal- Johnbson lives in anced lifestyle and Steeleville with her creating a positive re- Courtney Johnson boyfriend Chase, their lationship with food.” in nutrition and dietet- cats Trudy and Jovi Johnson is a Chester ics and her master’s in and dog Yosef. High School gradu- food and nutrition. She is available by ate. She attended SIU, She completed her appointment with a re- where she completed internship rotation ferral from a primary her bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois care provider. 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BARBARA ELLEN GERALD F. LLOYD ROGER FROEMLING ZIMMERMAN BURNETT Barbara Ellen Fro- Gerald F. Zimmer- Lloyd Roger Bur- emling, 84, of Camp- man, 62, of Carbon- nett, 82, of Ready- bell Hill, went to be dale, died Saturday, ville, Tennessee, has with her Lord and July 24, 2021 in Dea- gone to be with the Savior Friday, July coness Gateway Hos- Lord. He died Mon- 23, 2021 in Sparta. pital in Newburgh, day, July 19, 2021 at She was born Sep- Indiana. West Meade Place in tember 29, 1936 in He was born Sep- Nashville, Tennessee. Gorham to Edward G. tember 15, 1958 in Roger was born and Esther M. Fauss Pinckneyville to John June 4, 1939 in Oak- Reeder. A. and Betty L. Ham- dale to Herbert Lloyd She married Arvel mack Zimmerman. “Monk” and Elizabeth L. Froemling August Gerald was a member of St. Francis Xavier Ann Hill Burnett. 31, 1956 at Nazarene Catholic Church in Carbondale, ham radio and On December 29, 1964, he married Beverly Church in Murphysboro. He survives. They several old school bus clubs. He enjoyed auto Jean Stegens in Chester. She preceded him in would have been married 65 years next month. racing, especially Indy Car, foreign languages, death September 13, 2017. Their family grew as they were blessed old school buses and classic rock music. Ger- Roger retired after working 30 years in the with children Karen (Mike) Tripp, Rick (Bev- ald was a devoted Catholic. foundry at Caterpillar Inc. He was a member erly) Froemling, Fred (Mona) Froemling, all of He is survived by siblings John E. “Eddie” of Bayview Baptist Church in Washington, Il- Campbell Hill, and Pamela (Charles) Wooden of (Tammy) Zimmerman of Coulterville, Ann linois and served the Lord by driving a church Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren Tammy (Jim) Willgoose of Nashville, Illinois and Rose bus for many years, bringing adults and chil- (Jason) Pollard, Rusty (Michelle) Tripp, Matt, (Tom) Thornton of Pinckneyville; nieces and dren to come and worship the Lord. Dan (Megan), Ben (Joey), Jerry and Cory (Laci) nephews Bob and Julie Zimmerman, Jeff, Roger enjoyed reading the Bible and cowboy Froemling, Cassey (Aaron) Caswell, Alecia (Ja- Brad (Paige) and Blake Thornton and Caitlin Westerns. He enjoyed watching his favorite tel- son) Burgess, Bailee and Jarett Grob; great- Elsea and his personal care attendant of 27 evision shows, fishing, traveling and spending grandchildren Nolan, Chase, Alex and Elena years Oladapo Elu. time with family and friends, especially his Pollard, Logan and Ella Tripp, Xander, Will He was preceded in death by his parents and kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. and Toby Froemling, Keygon, Azlynn and Lin- sister Bonita Zimmerman. He was a fan of many country singers, such as coln Caswell, Ty, Trey and Addison Burgess Visitation is at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinck- Johnny Cash, Randy Travis and Barbara Man- and Nova, Onyx and Riot Grob. All survive. neyville Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 8 to 9:30 drell. Barbara was very active at St. Luke’s Lu- a.m. The Rosary will be recited at 9. Services He is survived by children Lisa (James) Dessi theran Church in Campbell Hill, as well as her will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church in of Florida, Bryan Burnett and Theresa (Mi- community. She participated in the Women of Pinckneyville Thursday at 10 a.m., with Father chael) Rennie of Illinois and Sheila (Robert) the ELCA, serving not only as a church officer, Augustine Ibezimako and Father Bob Flannery Johnson of Tennessee; grandchildren Brian but also on the local conference and the state officiating. Burial will be in the church cem- (Ashleigh) Dessi of Florida, Eric (Anastasia) levels and representative on the national level. etery. Dessi of Virginia, Bobbi Jo Burnett of Illinois, She helped organize the Campbell Hill Beauti- The family requests that everyone wear a Elisha (Kimberly) Johnson of Indiana, Tara fication Club and served as president several mask for visitation and funeral services. Johnson of Tennessee, Alexa (Matthew) Thorn- times. While her kids were in grade school, Memorials may be made to St. Bruno Catho- ton of Illinois, Michael, JR, Tanner, Victoria she was active in the PTA, also performing in lic Cemetery or Touch of Nature Camp Little and Reese Reenie; great-grandchildren Sean, its soup supper and variety show. She was a Giant c/o Touch of Nature Environmental Cent- Grayson, Haven, Adeline and Cole; brothers member of Jackson County Home Extension, er, SIU mail code 6888, Carbondale, IL 62901. Robert J., Edward R. and H. Leroy (Irma) Bur- serving as an officer in the Campbell Hill unit Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome. nett, sister Alberta M. Woodside, sister-in-law and on the county level. com. Susan Burnett, all of Illinois; nieces and neph- Barb was a hairdresser and had a shop in ews. their home for many years, starting in the late He was also preceded in death by his par- ‘60s until she retired. After retiring, she helped ents, grandson Mitchell Johnson, brothers Da- form the local Red Hatters ladies. She held the DONALD vid Eugene and H. Roy “Silent” Burnett, sister office of queen bee (president) for many years Arlene Hackworth, nieces Dawn Rieger and and participated on the local and state levels. D. COOK Deanna Burnett, brother-in-law Dale Woodside She enjoyed her Red Hatters ladies so much. Donald D. Cook, 90, and sister-in- law Sharon Burnett. They had a lot of fun. Barbara also worked at of Du Quoin, died at Visitation is at Calvary Church in Sparta the Jackson County election polls in Campbell 5:50 a.m. Friday, July Thursday, August 5, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m. Hill for many years. She and Marilyn Knop 23, 2021 at Marshall Services will follow, with Brother Tim McIn- prepared and served food to the Trico Lions Browning Hospital in tyre officiating. Burial will be in Mueller Hill Club for many years. She loved cooking and Du Quoin. Cemetery in Pinckneyville. serving food, not only to the Lions, but also at He was born June Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville is as- the Kinkaid Kountry Kitchen outside Ava. She 3, 1931 in Du Quoin sisting the family with arrangements. and Arvel were partners with the late Hom- to Everett and Pearl Memorials may be made to the family. er and Gladys Rathert. She ran the day shift Brayfield Cook. Donald married Pa- Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome. kitchen for quite a few years. She enjoyed pre- com. paring the food except for cutting up cases of tricia Ann Sizemore chicken, not a fun job. September 8, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi. She Barbara is also survived by sisters Janet survives. (Fritz) Perry of Memphis, Tennessee and Wilma He had been a mine operator for many years PATRICIA A. GUNTER (Jim) Bollinger of Miami, Oklahoma, brothers and was a member of UMWA, Liberty Church Patricia A. Gunter, Ed “Bud” and Dave (Barb) Reeder of Murphys- in Du Quoin and, for 32 years, of Christian Fel- 72, of Cutler, died at boro, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Homer lowship Church. 11:57 a.m. Friday, July (Fay), Leonard (Connie) and Barbara G. Froem- Donald was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving 23, 2021 at Sparta ling, all of Ava, Ruth (Richard) Petrowske of during the Korean War. He was a member of Community Hospital. Campbell Hill and Carleen Reeder of Murphys- the Du Quoin VFW and American Legion. She was born July boro, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by children Ricky Lee 3, 1949 in Chicago She was preceded in death by her parents, (Sherrel) Shaw, Peggy Teel, Donnie (Kelly) to James and Leon brothers Wayne, Robert and Bruce Reeder; sis- Cook, Rodger Cook and Tammy Doerr, all of Blanche Mitchell ters-in-law Shirley and Donna Reeder; brother- Du Quoin; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grand- Booe. in-law and sister Bill and Virginia Taylor; sis- children and one great-great-grandchild. She married Ed- ter Darla Reeder and brother-in-law Delbert Donald was preceded in death by his parents, ward L. Gunter De- Froemling. sisters Wilma Napier and Alberta Phillips and cember 18, 1985 in Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July brother Emil Cook. West Frankfort. He 26, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Camp- Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, preceded her in death May 23, 2019. bell Hill, with Minister Deb Rathert and Chap- July 28, 2021 at Liberty Church in Du Quoin, She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. lin Sherri Williams officiating. Burial was in with Rev. Lon McPherson officiating. Mili- Patricia is survived by daughter Gracie (Don- the church cemetery. tary graveside rites were conducted by the Du nie) Radford of Cutler; stepsons David (Rainey) Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava assisted the Quoin VFW, American Legion and the U.S. Air Gunter of Harrisburg, Daniel (Amber) Gunter of family with arrangements. Force in Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin. Sheridan, Oregon and Richard (Christa) Gunter Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital. Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin assisted of House Springs, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome. the family with arrangements. 10 great-grandchildren; brother Thomas (Jean) net. Memorials may be made to Liberty Church Booe of South Elgin, Illinois; sisters Debbie and will be accepted at the funeral home. (Jim) MacLaughlin of Inverness, Illinois and Sign the guest book at searbyfuneralfuner- Julie (Steve) Ward of Palatine, Illinois and sis- ROGER A. FRIES alhomes.com. ter-in-law Patricia Booe of Salem, Washington. Roger A. Fries, 91, She was preceded in death by her parents and of Evansville, died brother Jimmy. at 6:50 p.m. Wednes- Patricia’s wish was for cremation, and a cel- HARRIETT MARIE day, July 21, 2021 at ebration of life will be held at a later date. BERTETTO Memorial Hospital in Wilson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family Harriett Marie Chester. with arrangements. Bertetto, 100, of Can- wilsonsfuneralhome. He was born Sep- Sign the guest book at ton, Illinois, died net. tember 13, 1929 in at 10:50 a.m. Sun- Valmeyer to Walter day, July 25, 2021 at and Bertha Dieck- Courtyard Estates in NAEEM JAE MALONE man Fries. Canton. Naeem Jae Malone Roger married Ma- She was born March died peacefully in the rie J. Labruyere October 25, 1947 in Prairie du 8, 1921 in Havana, Illi- arms of family Fri- Rocher. She survives. nois to Harry M. and day, July 23, 2021. He worked at M & I Railroad for 20 years, Della M. Clanin Long. He was born July Allied Chemicals for 11 years, and Peabody Harriett married 16, 2020 in Belleville Coal Company for 17. He was a member of St. Joe Bertetto November 17, 1945 in Havana. He to Robert Malone of Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. preceded her in death July 14, 2007. Belleville and Dashia He loved to help on the farm, enjoyed lawn She worked as a stenographer for the state of N. Dodson of Sparta. mowing, playing cards, taking trips with his Illinois and was a member of St. Mary’s Catho- During his brief visit on Earth, Naeem friends and going to dances. lic Church in Canton. She had served as the brought the family pure joy. Always the per- He is also survived by children Larry (Art- secretary of Democrat Legion of Women and fect gentleman, he patiently waited for his ann) Fries of Ellis Grove and Deb (David) Ellner was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. mother to apply her tender love and care to of Prairie du Rocher; sister Karen Hill of Troy, Harriett is survived by sons Joseph Robert his twin sister before receiving his own extra Illinois; grandchildren Amy (Nick) Atkins, Su- (Joanna) Bertetto of Las Vegas, Nevada and special dose. Naeem’s life was a gift to all of us, zanne Eggerding, Steven (Katy) and Beth Fries, Randall Neal (Debbie Bernardoni) Bertetto and his infectious smile and hearty laugh will Christy (Chris) Deterding, Ryan (Denise) Ell- of Sparta; grandsons Chris (Lorraine), John remain in our hearts and minds. ner and Laura (Chad) Mergelkamp; 10 great- (Megan) and Michael Bertetto and great- Naeem is survived by his parents; fraternal grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; grandchildren Tony and Bella. twin sister Naomi; siblings Nova Mae, Elijah brother-in-law Gary Labruyere of Franklin, She was also preceded in death by her par- and Isabelle; paternal grandparents Don and Tennessee, nieces and nephews. ents, brother Robert Long and granddaughter Linda Hollis of Swansea and maternal grand- He was preceded in death by his parents, Lara Paige Bertetto. parents Carrie St. James of Florissant, Mis- daughter Diana Eggerding and sister Betty Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. souri, Gary E. Wallace Sr. of Sparta, Vernell Ann Schlesinger. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Greenwood Ceme- Rowell of Dekalb, Illinois, Charles Dodson of Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July tery in Canton. Chicago, Dwayne Dodson of East St. Louis and 26, 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelli J. Wallace of Sparta. with Fr. Sebastian Ukoh officiating. Burial was Canton is assisting the family with arrange- Private visitation will be at 2 p.m. at the in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du ments. Church of God in Christ. Services will follow at Rocher. Sign the guest book at oakshinesfuneral- 3 p.m. Burial and repast will be at the church. Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. home.com. Memorials may be mailed to Church of God wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at in Christ, 308 Border St., Sparta, IL 62286. COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 PAGE 15

RAYMOND HENRY DETTMER Raymond Henry Dettmer, 89, of Ches- SOCIETY ter, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, July 24, park. They assist the commended for their derwent an appendici- 2021 at Missouri Bap- Evansville Athletic As- sacrifi ces, time, labor tis operation. tist Medical Center in sociation and provid- and generous hearts. Fred Wesbecher St. Louis. ed entertainment with Thank you. passed away. Survivors He was born April Evansville a water fun day and Happy birthday to were sons Mike, Hil- 12, 1932 in Welge to News participate in area pa- Bob Myerscough, Ger- ary, John, Fred, Wil- Herman and Louise By Eloise Kueker rades, handing out ald Schulein, Ella Bau- liam and Sylvester and 449-2043 Wolff Dettmer. lots of candy to the er, Bonnie Sauer and daughters Mrs. Joe Raymond married kids. Shirley Dunker. Link, Mrs. Henry Krull Janice Leaders Au- Evansville has many In the fall, they Happy 30th anniver- and Mrs. Logan Roche. gust 5, 1960 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ches- great things to be spend many hours of sary to Craig and Mon- Dr. A.C. Scott had thankful for, and one labor and money to ica Valleroy. ter. She survives. been granted a cap- of the best is the fi re promote the Haunted August Calendar He retired after 37 years from the bindery de- tain’s commission in department. The fi re- Woods, which attracts 9th, village board partment at Spartan Printing. He was a member the U.S. Army Medical fi ghters are not only hundreds of thrill- 10th, KC, dinner at 7, of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester and VFW Corps and is expecting Post 3553 in Chester. Raymond enjoyed traveling there for fi res, but seekers. Then on Hal- meeting afterward they also participate loween, they host trick 11th, senior citizens a call to service at any and loved cars and working in his yard. moment. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during the and sponsor many or treat for kids in the 9th village board city park. Evansville Enterprise A $40,000 toma- Korean War in the 7th Division, 32nd Infantry, great things throughout the year. Remember, this is a July 24, 1942 to crop is expected in K Company as a rifl eman and later as a com- They host an Easter volunteer organiza- Those called for in- this area within a 25- pany clerk. egg hunt in the spring. tion, and these dedicat- duction were Elmer mile radius of Evans- He is also survived by daughter Gina (Shawn) Many youngsters and ed men and women re- F. Liefer, Herbert L. ville. The buying of Straight of Chester; grandchildren Aaron (Jai- their families are giv- ceive little if any com- Schilling, Conrad F. the tomatoes starts at mie) and Jason (Sela) Dettmer, Ashley (Eddie) en a fun-fi lled day and pensation for training Becker, Leo Knigge the Evansville Station Rodriguez, Kacie Straight and Taylor (Devin) a fantastic Fourth of sessions and fi ghting and Frank Otten. July 29 and will con- Davis; great-granddaughters Sophia, Liana and July event in the city fi res. They are to be Orville Kueker un- tinue until fall. Emilia and great-granddaughter Emmie Louise due in October; sisters-in-law Judy McLeod and Joanie (David) Meyer, nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Congratulations to Susan Kohring on and son John Dettmer. her retirement. She Sparta senior site Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July Coulterville worked at Coulterville 28, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, and Swanwick FRIDAY: Fish, school in the offi ce. Menu macaroni/cheese, slaw, with Rev. Justin Massey offi ciating. Burial was David and I visit- August 2-6 fruit crisp. in the church cemetery. ByNews Diana Cole ed with Mark and MONDAY: Chicken Hours: Monday- Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted 758-2880 Emma Steele of Pinck- Alfredo, broccoli, lima Thursday 8-3, Friday the family with arrangements. neyville Saturday. beans, peach half/ 8-2. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Sunday, August 1 is Our son Matthew cottage cheese. Church or St. John Lutheran Cemetery Fund Market in the Park Stewart visited with TUESDAY: Tuna salad Prices: Curbside & Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. us Sunday. sandwich, carrots, carry-outs $5, home- The Friends of Coul- The Coulterville celery, cucumbers, delivered $5.25, all oth- terville will meet United Methodist watermelon. ers $6.50. Thursday, August 12 Church held a gather- WEDNESDAY: Italian Call 443-4020 by 11 MARJORIE ANN at 7 p.m. at the village ing at the church Sun- beef, scalloped potatoes, a.m. to order a meal. Curb service pickup: MARTIN hall. day afternoon. Pastor corn, sunshine bar. 11:30 to noon. Drive un- Marjorie Ann Mar- The monument in the Cody Battefeld smoked THURSDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, der the awning. tin, 64, of Cutler, went village park was hit, pork, and parishioners Caribbean blend, jello Clothing store hours: to be with the Lord and its base was twisted. brought the sides. w/fruit. 9 to 3. Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8:42 a.m. at her home with her husband by her side. She was the young- Chester S’ville nutrition site est of three children, pears, brownies. born May 26, 1957 to Activities senior August 2-6 WEDNESDAY: Chicken Major Thomas Con- TUESDAY: Senior club stir fry over rice, ice- nolly and Mary Ann center at 12:15. berg salad, peaches. Tibbets Connolly. WEDNESDAY: Bingo THURSDAY: Egg cas- Marjorie married Herbert L. Martin Jr. May Menu at 10. serole, fried potatoes, August 2-6 29, 1999 at Tower Grove Park in St Louis. He sur- THURSDAY: Wii bowl- sausage links, fresh MONDAY: Chicken pot vives. ing practice. fruit salad, coffee cake. pie, broccoli, slaw, fruit She graduated from Anna-Jonesboro High FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. FRIDAY: Beef/noodles, salad. School in 1975. She attended SIUC, where she red bean salad, spinach TUESDAY: Roast beef/ earned a bachelor’s degree in physical educa- Menu salad, pineapple. gravy, green beans, MONDAY: Sloppy joes, tion. Hours: Monday-Friday peach dump cake. Roxy baked beans, beet sal- In 1978, after college, Marjorie joined the U.S. 8:30-4. To order curb- WEDNESDAY: Fried Roxy is a spirited little ad, mandarin oranges. side meals, call 965- Army, where she proudly served her country unfi sh, macaroni/cheese, girl with a mighty TUESDAY: Codfish, 3134 extension 5 by 9:30 til 1986. She rose to the rank of sergeant. While stewed tomatoes, salad, voice. She is small, slaw, sweet potato fries, a.m. the day before. stationed in Germany, she worked as a Nike- watermelon. fast, energetic and a Hercules Missile Technician, becoming the fi rst THURSDAY: BBQ chick- runner. She will do female missile technician there. Marjorie con- en, German potato sal- best with an active tinued her military career as a medic with the ad, baked beans, fruit person/family with a 517th MASH Unit and ended her military service pie. fenced-in yard. She is as a clerk typist for the Aviation Maintenance FRIDAY: BBQ pork sand- as cute as they come Department in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. wich, roasted potatoes, and is ready for her Marjorie enjoyed many hobbies, including broccoli/cauliflower, new family. If you are traveling, gardening, cooking, teaching roller melon cup. interested in adopting hockey to the kids in her and her son’s neighbor- Prices at center $4, Roxy, call the Perry hood, archery, bowling, softball, basketball and home-delivered $4.25. County Humane swimming. She was very active in her commu- Lunch is served at Society at 618-542-3647 nity as a Sunday school teacher, volunteering 11:30. or email the shelter at at the Rochester, New York Right to Life group, Call 826-5108 by 9 a.m. to make a reservation. [email protected]. numerous food pantries and being the adjutant at American Legion Post Joseph Gallipiau 294, where she also was active in the auxillary in Blood drive in Sparta Avon, New York, as well as a devoted member of Denmark Baptist Church in Cutler. A blood drive will be CrossBlood.org and use She is survived by children Scott Connolly, held at the Sparta VFW sponsor code Sparta- Comm Christine (Andrew) Edwards and Candace As- Tuesday, August 3 from . ton, all of St. Louis and Alana Connolly of Roch- 1:45 to 6:45 p.m. The VFW and state ester, New York; grandchildren Megan (Clay) Those who plan to do- Senator Terri Bryant nate should visit Red- are cohosts of the drive. Ream of North Carolina and Katherine Rose As- ton of St. Louis; sisters-in-law who loved her very much Carol (Steve) Miller and Cheryl Bange- King (Rich) of Warrenton, Missouri, Mary (Ed) Wittenbrink of Steeleville, Jeannie Holder of St. Charles, Missouri, Cyndi (Wayne) Williams of Chula Vista, California, Karen Martin of O’Fallon, Missouri and Janet (Bill) Daugherty of Pinckneyville. Her parents and brothers Thomas and John Connolly preceded her in death. Visitation is Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Denmark Baptist Church in Cut- ler. A military honors memorial service will be held August 6 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis.

THOMAS EDWARD PRITCHARD Thomas Edward Pritchard, 34, of Cape Girar- deau, formerly of Chester, died at his home at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021. It was his wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to family choice. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net.

Markers • Monuments Mausoleums Nashville “We’re more that just a Pharmacy” Memorial Co. (618) 443-5807 KEIL John & Madeline Bergfeld Or (618) 443-2988 Pharmacy & Gifts 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 REAL ESTATE

NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! Real estate transactions See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com & Lucinda J. Lurk, Lt cia L. Smith, Robert M. eration $7,000 For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. RANDOLPH COUNTY Melanie Johnson 4 Blk 16 Baldwin Smith & Sally L. Smith Debra Robbins & GUTJAHR REALTY, LLC County Clerk Emily B. Lyons to to James F. Smith, Pt Michael Robbins to David Gutjahr, Managing Broker & Recorder Emily B. Lyons, NW SE Sec 17 6-3, Consid- Krystal N. Reagan & 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 NW SW Sec 8 7-6 eration $120,000 William S. Reagan, Pt (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] WARRANTY DEEDS Alex J. Deterding & Emily B. Lyons & Kathryn S. Kuhnet, SE SE Sec 4 5-1, Con- Jennifer L. Deterding Emily J. Lyons to Emi- Kevin D. Kuhnert, sideration $62,560 Dirt, Rock & Sand to Sarah E. Roscow, Lt ly B. Lyons James F. Smith, Patri- 32 Hidden 3rd SD, Con- Judith A. Wilson & cia L. Smith, Robert M. QUITCLAIM DEEDS sideration $250,000 Elmer H. Haberman Smith, Sally L. Smith Laura L. Wildermuth HAULING Kim Rasnick to Hub- to Judith A. Wilson & & William C. Smith to to Randy B. Wilder- bard Enterprises LLC, Jerry L. Wilson, NE NE Bigham Farms, Pt NE muth, Pt SE NW Sec DUMP OR SE NE Sec 17 6-5, Con- Sec 17 6-5 NE Sec 17 6-3, Consid- 24 5-3 sideration $160,000 Alan D. Haberman, eration $703,440 Laura L. Wildermuth TAILGATE The Village of Steel- Steven W. Haberman, James F. Smith to & Randy B. Wilder- SPREAD eville to Kim Rasnick, Debra S. Meyer & Jen- Bigham Farms, Pt NE muth to Randy B. Wil- SE NE Sec 17 6-5 nifer Ann Wilson to Sec 17 6-3 dermuth & Laura L. Driveway & Kira Fagan & Mat- Jerry L. Wilson & Ju- James W. Swayze & Wildermuth Revocable Road Rock thew Gielow to Jan dith A. Wilson, NE NE Lee Ellen Swayze to Living Trust, Laura L. Sec 17 6-5 Adam H. Croxton & Wildermuth & Randy • All Sizes • A. Byrd & Marsha Call For Pricing And Scheduling K. Byrd, SE NW Sec Michael D. Cross to Tiffany T. Croxton, Lt B. Wildermuth, SE 17 6-5, Consideration Michael D. Cross & 11 Blk 4 Geo T. Walls NW; NE; SE NW Sec 9; $315,500 Diane B. Cross Addn, Consideration SW; Pt SW SW Sec 16; Linda A. Hanebutt, Steven D. Studt to $121,000 NE NW Sec 9 5-4 Roger L. Hanebutt & Christopher S. Studt Paul Syfert to Jacob Ronald Davis to Bobbi Peggy A. Hanebutt K Eighteen LLC to R. Kastens & Lacey Jo Davis, Pt Lt 5 & Lt to essica Elizabeth Aaron Eversmeyer & Smith, SW NW; NW 6 Blk 3 Shevels Addn Packard, NW Sec 18 Gary D. Eversmeyer, SW Sec 19 6-4, Consid- Karla D. Tabing to 4-8, Consideration SE NE Sec 11 7-7 eration $165,000 Mackenzie Tabing & $312,000 Joshua L. Long to Royce E. Emling & Taylor S. Tabing, Pt SE Anthony S. McWhort- Joshua L. Long & Sara Joyce E. Kujawa to Sec 15 5-3 er & Terri McWhorter L. Long Dwight Hill & Sandy Barbara J. Yeager & FULLY LICENSED & INSURED • SERVING PERRY & RANDOLPH COUNTIES to Matthew Bowen, NE Joshua A. Surman & Hill, Lt 12 Blk 4 SB Raymond P. Yeager to SE NE Sec 36 4-6, Con- Jennifer A. Surman Eaton Addn, Consid- Paula J. Yeager, Lt 25 sideration $169,000 to Joshua A. Surman, eration $7,000 Sunset Terrace Addn William C. Morris & NW SW Sec 27 6-7 Akiya Harris to Vicki Jessica A. Plumlee to Kimberlie S. Morris Joshua A. Surman S. Crowell, Lts 1, 2 & 3 Shawn S. Plumlee, Pt to Jessica M. Jackson to Joshua A. Surman Blk 38 Keyes Metcalfs NE NE Sec 22 5-3; Lt 4 & Morgan L. Jackson, & Joshua A. Surman 1st Addn, Considera- Oxbow Addn SW SE Sec 31 5-5, Con- Revocable Living tion $69,900 Carl A. Crawford & sideration $23,000 Trust, NW Sec 27 6-7 Loren D. Craig, Pris- Monica J. Crawford cilla I. Pitchford Craig to Carl A. Crawford & QUITCLAIM DEEDS PERRY COUNTY & Priscilla I. Pitchford Mary E. Crawford, NW NO James N. Price to John Batteau Craig to Johnathan NW Sec 33 4-1 Elizabeth Bowen & County Clerk Savage & Keayuna Bethany Ann Eliza- Abby Sieberg, Lt 7 Blk & Recorder Savage, Pt NW Sec beth Lane to Kodi L. 7 J Steele SD WARRANTY DEEDS 8 6-1, Consideration Hicks, SW SW Sec 17 Victoria L. Cashwell Kathryn S. Kuhnet, $30,000 4-4 to Shannon V. Steibel, Kevin D. Kuhnert, Joshua L. Kuhnert & DEEDS TRESPASSING Sec 0 5-9 James F. Smith, Patri- Katja Kuhnert to Chel- Herbert H. Chapman, Trespassers Subject To Arrest James A. Braun & cia L. Smith, Robert M. sey Woodside & Lane Ralph Kane Chapman, Mary H. Braun to Smith, Sally L. Smith Woodside, Pt NW NW Tirzah K. Chapmen & Adam W. Braun, Bran- & William C. Smith to NE Sec 13 5-3; Lt 26 S R Herbert Hugh Chap- don J. Braun, Rebecca Aaron M. Kuhner & Reel SD, Consideration man Declaration of L. Riley & Travis R. Erin L. Kuhnert, Pt NE $236,000 Trust to Chapman Braun, SW SW Sec Sec 17 6-3, Considera- Jason J. Rose & Kelly Acres LLC, NW SW; 18 5-7 tion $64,000 E. Rose to Kate A. Tol- SW SW Sec 14 5-2, Con- Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 Elizabeth Ann Pheg- Kathryn S. Kuhnert, er & Jacob A. Valier, Lt sideration $145,000 ley & Karnal C. Pheg- Kevin D. Kuhnert, 18 Onstotts Addn, Con- William B. Stotlar & ley to Tammy L. Prost James F. Smith, Patri- sideration $139,900 Trust Number 101 to Murphy Wall State Melvin R. Miller Dec- Bank And Trust Com- laration of Trust & pany to Randy Ridge- Melvin R. Miller, Pt SW Pole Barns way, Lt 28 Harriet V. NW Sec 25 5-3, Consid- Roes 1st Addn, Consid- eration $1,500

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SPARTA SCHOOL BOARD Sparta approves school reopening plan During a special resolution were ad- plan satisﬁ es the ity and vaccination In other news, the coach at Lincoln, with meeting of the Sparta dressed, the state did state’s guidelines. rates in making deci- board approved seek- Brandon Lanton as a school board, trus- eventually issue ap- The district will sions on prevention ing bids for updated volunteer assistant. tees approved the dis- propriate guidance to not generally require strategies throughout HVAC systems for all Angela Carter and trict’s reopening plan districts. Those rec- fully vaccinated peo- the year and will also schools. Ashley Gee will be in light of the ongoing ommendations were ple to wear masks in monitor changes in In personnel news, Junior Beta Club COVID-19 pandemic. later updated to note school buildings but CDC guidelines. the board accepted sponsors at Lincoln. Earlier this month, that the state’s recom- may, at its discretion, Schwemmer and the resignations of At the high school, the school board mendations to schools require them to do so her designees are au- Lincoln teachers Jim Sawark was ap- passed a resolution would reﬂ ect any up- under certain circum- thorized to determine Jackie Clendinin and proved as an assistant requesting that the dated guidelines from stances. policies and have dis- Jessica Rahn, as well boys basketball coach Illinois Department the Centers for Dis- Those who are not cretionary authority as high school dance and Michael Hall as of Public Health and ease Control and Pre- vaccinated are rec- to modify and enforce coach Courtney Mc- assistant football Governor J.B. Pritzk- vention. ommended to wear the plans. Bride and high school coach. er cede the control of Under the reopen- masks. The district Schwemmer is also assistant girls bas- Jim Cissell and Lu- health mitigations to ing plan passed by also has discretion to authorized to close ketball coach Valerie cas Lehde will be vol- local districts. Sparta Monday night, require them to do so. any classroom or dis- Ruebusch. unteer assistant base- While not all of Superintendent Gabe The district will also trict building in the Zac Drumwright was ball coaches at Evans- the demands in the Schwemmer said the monitor local positiv- event of an outbreak. hired as the baseball ville. PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR ANSWER or THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS PETITION AND FOR SALE REAL ESTATE otherwise fi le your appearance in this case in YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE FOR- the offi ce of the clerk of this court Randolph EVER BARRED. County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Julie L. Carnahan FOR SALE: Built- I Buy Houses! Chester, Illinois 62233, on or before Septem- Clerk of Court Mor Buildings. 24x40, Any Price. Any Area. ber 21, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A JUDGMENT BY $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; Any Condition. DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU Jeremy R. Walker - #6279989 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, $36,437. Erected, choice Local Investor FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS PETITION Randolph County State’s Attorney of colors. 732-8704 (618) 559-3525 AND YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE One Taylor Street or 316-9278 or go to southernillinois FOREVER BARRED. Chester, IL 62233 builtmorbuildings.com. homebuyers.com Julie L. Carnahan 618-826-5000, ext 193 ...... 0-x-x Clerk of Court 618-826-3738 (fax) FOR SALE: Double wide [email protected] home, 3 bed, 2 bath, SERVICES Jeremy R. Walker - #6279989 ...... 0-8-5 newer roof. Must be Randolph County State’s Attorney IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWIENTH moved. Call for details, One Taylor Street 618-615-0198 or 618- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 615-0270. Chester, IL 62233 RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS ...... 1-8-12 618-826-5000, ext 193 618-826-3738 (fax) In the Matter of the Estate of [email protected] VERONICA L. HAFERKAMP, Deceased ...... 0-8-5 Case No. 2021-P-50 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CLAIM NOTICE Randolph Co. 911 Offi ce and Supervisor FOR RENT of Assessment Offi ce, Randolph Co., IL., are NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of VERON- seeking bids for countywide aerial photogra- ICA L. HAFERKAMP, a resident of 107 Pau- FOR RENT IN SPARTA: phy for 2022. lette St., Chester, Randolph County, Illinois 2 & 3-bedroom mobile 62233, on March 28, 2021. Letters of Offi ce homes in park. Also as Executor were issued on July 20, 2021, mobile home lots in park. Requests for proposal documents will be Private mobile home lots obtained by sending requests to: 911@ran- to Janet Michelle Hefl ey, 1277 Ballast Point for sale. Call Ronnie dolphco.org. The RFP documents will be Drive, Arnold, MO 63010, by the Randolph Johnson. 618-443-3325. available August 2, 2021. Bidder questions County Circuit Court. That Guice G. Strong ...... 0-x-x III, Attorney At Law, PO Box 1126, Murphys- APARTMENT FOR should be sent to dsachtleben@randolphco. org. The deadline for submitting questions is boro, Illinois 62966, is the attorney of record RENT IN CHESTER: for Janet Michelle Hefl ey, Executor. 1609 Swanwick Street. August 20, 2021. YARD SALE Call for details, 618- Claims against the Estate may be fi led in the 615-0922. Sealed proposals for aerial photography for offi ce of the Randolph County Circuit Clerk, MULTI-FAMILY YARD ...... 1-7-29 Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor APARTMENT FOR RENT fl ight year 2022 will be received at the Ran- SALE: Saturday, dolph Co. 911 Offi ce at 1 Taylor St., Room Street, Chester, IL 62233, or with the Execu- July 31 7am-11am IN WATERLOO: Month tor, or both, on or before January 29, 2022, to month, 1 bedroom, 103, Chester, IL 62233, or at 911@ran- 4213 Palestine Rd; which is six (6) months from the date of the Chester. Small kitchen utilities furnished. 618- dolphco.org until 4 o’clock pm, September appliances, pots and 340-2090. 3, 2021. fi rst publication of this Claim Notice, or with- pans, bowls, canning ...... 0-x-x ...... 0-7-29 in three (3) months from the date of mailing jars and other kitchen APARTMENT FOR or delivery of this Claim Notice to creditors, items, bedding, rugs RENT IN STEELEVILLE: whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on and towels. Furniture. Effi ciency 1-bed & 2-bed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE apartments available. or before that date shall be barred. Christmas decorations, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Copies of any claim thus fi led with the wedding decorations, 618-978-8906 call or RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS – variety of other décor text. Randolph County Circuit Clerk must then be items. Jewelry, women’s ...... 1-9-30 JUVENILE DIVISION mailed or delivered to the Estate’s Executor and men’s clothing, golf and her attorney of record within ten (10) days equipment. Too many IN THE INTEREST OF: after it has been fi led with the Circuit Clerk. items to list. MAGGIE ZIEBA, a minor...... 1-7-29 Harvest 2019JA6 DATED this 23rd day of July, 2021. GARAGE SALE: 904 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION William St., Chester. Ridge Baby boy clothes Properties, Inc. YOU, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS, GUICE G. STRONG III 0-3 months, 2T boy’s are hereby notifi ed that a Motion for Appoint- Attorney for the Executor clothing, adult clothing, ment of Guardian with Power to Consent to PO Box 1126 shoes, baby items Now Offering Adoption has been commenced and is pend- Murphysboro, IL 62966 Nerf guns and lots of ing against you and other respondents, ask- misc. New items added Ground Floor (618) 684-2515 (p) since last weekend. Units For ing that your parental rights be forever ter- (618) 684-4007 (f) Friday, July 30, 4pm-? & Seniors & minated, you be found to be an unfi t parent [email protected] Saturday, July 31, 7am-? and that the Guardianship Administrator of ...... 0-8-12 ...... 1-7-29 Others the Illinois Department of Children and Family EXTREMELY HUGE Services be appointed guardian of the above ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE YARD SALE: Saturday, Public Notice is hereby given that on June July 31, 7am-? Rain or Located In Sparta, minor with the power to consent to the adop- shine. 4913 Rockcastle tion of the minor and whatever relief the court 30, 2021 a Certifi cate of Assumed Name was Road, Steeleville. just off Stevenson Dr. deems just and equitable under the Juvenile fi led in the Offi ce of John Batteau, County Many brand new items on Janna Lane in quiet Court Act. Clerk of Perry County, Illinois setting forth the including canning jars & subdivision. names and post offi ce addresses of all per- supplies, dishes, crystal, UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR ANSWER or sons owning, conducting and transacting a pots & pans, plastic Amenities include business known as Pioneer Auto located at ware & kitchenware, otherwise fi le your appearance in this case in enough new Christmas Appliances including the offi ce of the clerk of this court Randolph 223 E. Heatherington St., Cutler, IL 62238. & Halloween items washer/dryer, power, County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, Dated: June 28, 2021 to stock Walmart (no Chester, Illinois 62233, on or before October John Batteau exaggeration). Great water, trash & cable 5th, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A JUDGMENT BY Perry County Clerk deals, no reasonable ...... 1-8-5 offers will be refused. REFERENCES DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THIS PETITION Please call Shelly at 618- REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 972-8873 for another AND YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE date/time. FOREVER BARRED. To Whom It May Concern: ...... 1-7-29 314-985-0840 Julie L. Carnahan Public notice is hereby given to all persons Clerk of Court in Randolph County, Illinois especially Pal- estine Precinct that a public hearing will be Jeremy R. Walker - #6279989 held on August 10, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. in the Randolph County State’s Attorney Randolph County Courthouse to consider a One Taylor Street Variance Application to permit the separation Chester, IL 62233 of 2.5 acres from an existing 5-acre parcel. APARTMENTS 618-826-5000, ext 193 Said application was submitted by Kevin Un- 618-826-3738 (fax) AVAILABLE FOR RENT derwood and is on fi le in the Offi ce of the Ad- [email protected] ministrator. All interested persons are invited In ...... 0-8-5 PERRY COUNTY to attend said hearing and be heard. FOR MORE INFO CALL NOTICE Randolph County Zoning Board of Appeals Perry County Todd Jones, Chairman Housing Authority Notice is Hereby Given by Red Bud Com- ...... 0-7-29 munity Unit School District #132, Administra- (618) 542-5409 tive Agent of the Perandoe Special Education District Joint Agreement, in the County of HELP WANTED LEGAL NOTICES Randolph, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for said Joint Agreement for the fi s- COMWELL IS HIRING A cal year beginning July 1, 2021, will be on FULL-TIME FACILITIES DBA SPECIALIST II: This fi le and conveniently available for public in- position would do general Public Notice is hereby given that on July spection at the Perandoe Special Education grounds, building and 6, 2021 a Certifi cate was fi led in the offi ce of District, 1525 Locust, Red Bud, Illinois, within vehicle maintenance and the County Clerk of Randolph County, Illinois the boundaries of this Joint Agreement from be back-up bus driver. setting forth the name and post offi ce ad- and after 8:00 o’clock a.m., on the day of July Must be 21 years old, dress of all persons owning, conducting and have high school diploma 29th, 2019, at the Perandoe Special Educa- and pass background transacting the business known as: Lucky tion District, 1525 Locust, Red Bud, Illinois, checks. Send resume Palms Gaming located at 1505 #3B N. Mar- within the boundaries of this Joint Agreement. to ComWell, Attention: ket, Sparta, IL 62286. Dated this 24th day of June 2021, Red Bud Mark, 1025 State Route Dated: July 6, 2021 Community Unit School District #132, Admin- 3, Red Bud, IL 62278. Melanie L. Johnson EOE istrative Agent of the Perandoe Special Edu- ...... 0-7-29 Randolph County Clerk cation District Joint Agreement, in the County ...... 1-8-12 of Randolph, State of Illinois.

DBA By Kelton Davis Public Notice is hereby given that on July Joint Agreement 14, 2021 a Certifi cate was fi led in the offi ce Board Secretary of the County Clerk of Randolph County, Il- ...... 0-7-29 linois setting forth the name and post offi ce address of all persons owning, conducting IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and transacting the business known as: J.W. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Trucking, located at 6545 Meadowlakes Dr., RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Steeleville, IL 62288. – JUVENILE DIVISION Dated: July 14, 2021 IN THE INTEREST OF: Melanie L. Johnson MICHAEL JOHN ALLEN DOOLIN, a minor. Randolph County Clerk 2019JA15 ...... 1-8-5 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE YOU, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT are hereby notifi ed that a Motion for Appoint- RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS ment of Guardian with Power to Consent to – JUVENILE DIVISION Adoption has been commenced and is pend- IN THE INTEREST OF: ing against you and other respondents, ask- AERIANA KAE HAKINSON, a minor ing that your parental rights be forever ter- 2020JA10 minated, you be found to be an unfi t parent NOTICE BY PUBLICATION and that the Guardianship Administrator of YOU, DERAVION ALLMON and ANY AND the Illinois Department of Children and Family ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS, are hereby noti- Services be appointed guardian of the above fi ed that a Motion for Appointment of Guard- minor with the power to consent to the adop- ian with Power to Consent to Adoption has tion of the minor and whatever relief the court been commenced and is pending against deems just and equitable under the Juvenile you and other respondents, asking that your Court Act. parental rights be forever terminated, you be found to be an unfi t parent and that the UNLESS YOU FILE YOUR ANSWER or Guardianship Administrator of the Illinois De- otherwise fi le your appearance in this case partment of Children and Family Services be in the offi ce of the clerk of this court Ran- appointed guardian of the above minor with dolph County Courthouse, One Taylor Street, the power to consent to the adoption of the Chester, Illinois 62233, on or before October minor and whatever relief the court deems just 12, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. A JUDGMENT BY DE- and equitable under the Juvenile Court Act. FAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR COUNTY JOURNAL | JULY 29, 2021 PAGE 19

To appy, please complete a Western Egyptian application which may be pick up at any outreach office or printed off from our website: www.weeoc.org under the Employment section. Return the application along with 3 references to Western Egyptian, Attn: ENERGY, P.O. Box 7, Steeleville, IL 62288. This position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

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MARISSA SCHOOL BOARD Preparing fall school plan The Marissa school 10-point scale with a board is prepar- weighted grade for ing the district’s fall honors math courses. school plan. The board agreed to The board reviewed increase the district’s the plan during its minimum wage from July 19 meeting. $11 per hour to $12. It can be viewed at Jane Bumann was marissa40.org. hired as the district’s Some notable points temporary full-time are that face masks, bookkeeper at $22 per while recommended hour. indoors for those who Stephanie Sabo was are not fully vaccinat- approved as district ed, will be optional for offi ce temporary full- all students and staff. time administrative The only exception to assistant and board this is the mandate treasurer at $18 per that bus drivers and hour. students wear masks The board also ap- when on the bus. proved numerous oth- From left are Beta Delta chapter members Emily Lyons, Denise Adams, Norma Baughman, Remote learning er personnel items. greenhouse owner Vicky Beers, Brenda Montroy, Anne Bourner, Sue Hooper, Mary Ann Stumpe is available only to At the elementary and Carolyn Schwent. students who are in- school, David Leidner eligible to receive a was hired as the Title COVID-19 vaccine and I teacher; Lindsey Per- under quarantine by rine, secretary; Mal- order of the St. Clair lory Neisler, Jamie Beta Delta greenhouse tour County Health De- Weihe, Lisa Cheetham Members of the Vicky showed the greenhouse. Garden theme at- partment or with a and Krista McHughes, Beta Delta chapter of special features of She presented small tendance prizes and doctor’s notice. paraprofessionals. Delta Kappa Gamma the greenhouse, ex- plants, which she had word puzzles were Social distancing Junior-senior high Society International plained her longtime started during the given to them. will be observed to paraprofessionals were able to recently interest in gardening, winter, to members. Delta Kappa Gamma the greatest extent hired were Heather hold a meeting, which showed her assort- Following the fl o- promotes professional possible. Bollmeier and Stacey included a tour of ment of fl owers, talk- ral program, mem- and personal growth The school board is Pilbean. the new greenhouse ed about plant variet- bers gathered in lawn of women educators accepting public in- In athletics, several owned by Vicky and ies and shared stories chairs for an outside and excellence in edu- put in regards to the coaches were locked Jim Beers of Chester. about working in the business meeting. cation. plan. Superintendent in for the upcoming Jeff Strieker can be school year. emailed at jstrieker@ At the junior high marissa40.org or by were Jason Faust, calling the school at baseball; Anne Trieb, 618-295-2313 exten- assistant softball; sion 301. Paige Phelps, girls In other news, the basketball and assis- board approved for tant track; Jordan Neal’s Heating and Wagner, boys basket- Cooling of Marissa ball; Travis Steinwag- for HVAC work at the ner, assistant boys high school not to ex- basketball; Kaitlyn ceed $38,850. Wies, volleyball; Abby The board approved McMahon, cheerlead- a lease-purchase agree- ing; and Matt Espen- ment to use restricted schied, track. operation and main- Coaching approv- tenance funds to pur- als at the high school chase a Kubota 4x4 were given to Darin tractor at a cost not to Degenhart, girls bas- exceed $22,540 from ketball; Scott Wine, Tie-dye Sparta Equipment boys basketball; An- Mississippi Valley Art Guild instructor Lindsey Surman taught a tie-dye class for youth July 22. Sales and Services. drew Wilson, as- Those who participated included Quyn Glodo, Xander Hammel, Grace Irose, Lucas Maes, Sammy Excavation work sistant boys basket- Maes, Kallie Mueller, Braelyn Rains, Penelope Seymour, Piper Seymour and Adalynn York. was awarded to Stein ball; Chris Klinge- Excavating of Marissa man, freshman boys at a cost not to exceed basketball; Jason $16,912. Faust, baseball; Gina The board approved Mesnarich and Ra- to change the district chel Reuss, cheerlead- grading scale to a ing. MAKE QUICK $$$$$

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