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CountyJcountyjournal.orgocounutyjourrnal.norg al Steeleville Christmas on parking Pg. 3 Thursday, November 30, 2017 the River Pg. 21 Major layoffs, changes for Perry County sheriff’s office As expected, Perry County Sheriff Steve Bareis has an- nounced that there will be layoffs and reorganization in the sheriff’s department due to a decrease in his budget, coupled with in- creases in health care and operational costs. Bareis said the depart- ment has already laid off all part-time deputies and will have to lay off two full- Police and firemen at the accident scene on North Sparta Street time patrol deputies later this month. He said one of those two could be reassigned to the Sparta man dies in bridge crash jail as a correctional of- ficer, but that would mean A Sparta man was killed driving southbound, when below. a jailer with less seniority Tuesday night in a one-car his car went out of control Coroner Carlos Barbour would be let go. accident on North Sparta and struck a bridge guard- said Brown was pronounced The other will be offered Sheriff Steve Bareis Street in the Marys River rail. The car then went dead at the scene. a part-time correctional of- bottoms north of Steele- across the road and hit the A passenger in the car, ficer position. ville. other railing. 25-year-old Samantha George Bareis called the financial ter known as Obamacare, According to the Ran- On impact, Brown was of Steeleville, was taken to St. situation that led to the cuts and the fact that the state dolph County Sheriff’s De- thrown from the car. His Louis University Hospital, “a perfect storm.” has denied Medicaid health partment, at about 10 p.m., body went over the rail where she was treated for “Our budget has been re- care coverage for those Marshawn Brown, 25, was and fell onto the ground her injuries and released. duced by 25 percent over incarcerated in the county the last two years, and our jail and awaiting trial. operational costs have in- “Citizens are awaiting creased and inmate health trial, but they are pre- Woman jailed after death solicitation care costs have more than sumed innocent until prov- doubled,” Bareis said. “Es- en guilty, but right now the pecially during the holiday state of Illinois doesn’t see threatening Judge Richard Brown season, I really hate to sit it that way for these locally across from someone who incurred medical costs,” By Travis Lott with the bond of $1,000,” is a good employee and said Bareis. A Tilden woman is in Walker said. say, ‘I’m sorry, but we are A number of people await- jail after allegedly making Walker said he would be going to have to lay you ing trial who cannot make a post on Facebook that more fearful of someone off,’ or ‘I’m going to have bond automatically have attempted to solicit the seeing Knuckles’ post and to transfer you to a dif- their Medicaid cards re- murder of Judge Richard acting on it. ferent position because of voked. Bareis said that Brown. The case has been set to staffing requirements,’ and means the sheriff’s de- Mary J. Knuckles, 51, be heard by Judge Gene they have to leave a job that partment, thus the county was arrested November 20 Gross, as Brown cannot they not only prefer but are taxpayers, are on the hook by the Randolph County preside over the case due to doing well. Hopefully, the for poor decisions from sheriff’s office. his status as the intended budget will improve, and Springfield and Washing- The post, which was victim. these changes will only be ton, DC. made from Knuckles’ ac- Knuckles remains incar- temporary.” Historically, once a per- Mary Knuckles count, states that she cerated. Bareis took a $6,000 pay son was convicted of a would offer $6,000 to who- The charge against her is cut himself in an effort to crime and sentenced, the ever kills Brown. believe that Knuckles had a Class 3 felony, which car- make a difference. card was revoked. Now, However, State’s Attor- the means to pay anyone ries a penalty of five to 10 He attributed the health once an alleged offender ney Jeremy Walker said for killing Brown. years in prison and poten- care cost increases to the he does not have reason to “She can’t even come up tial fines of up to $25,000. Affordable Care Act, bet- Continued on Page 5_____ All are juveniles Chase ends with three arrests By Travis Lott Three juveniles who allegedly Sparta, Marissa and New Athens stole a truck from the Weekly’s police departments, as well as the Trucking lot in Coulterville Novem- Randolph County sheriff’s office, ber 22 were soon caught. were involved in the chase. Coulterville Police Chief Jason Although Schlesinger is unsure Schlesinger said that three juve- which department deployed it, a niles were arrested in the incident. spike strip was used in stopping One of them is believed to have the truck. been involved in three other vehi- The truck was finally stopped cle thefts from the same lot. That near the Buchheit store in Sparta. juvenile is from the Coulterville One of the juveniles, a female, at- area, and the other two who are tempted to exit the truck and flee not suspects in the other cases are on foot. A taser was used to subdue from St. Clair County, according to her, and she was arrested. Randolph County State’s Attorney Walker said he doesn’t foresee Jeremy Walker. charging the juveniles as adults. Schlesinger said the first theft He also said he is unsure if the ju- dated back to June 17. Four vehi- venile who is a suspect in the other cles have been stolen since then. cases will give police the names of He said at least two other juveniles the other two individuals suspected are suspected in aiding in the other in the previous thefts. three thefts. Schlesinger said tires on squad The truck that was stolen Novem- cars from both Coulterville and the ber 22 was electronically traceable, sheriff’s department were dam- and police were successful in find- aged during the pursuit. ing it. When police attempted to Scanner traffic from the night of stop the truck, Schlesinger said the the incident indicates that the tires occupants refused to yield. were damaged by the police spike Schlesinger said Coulterville, strip.

First-place float First National Bank of Sparta won first place in the float competition in this year’s Sparta Lighted Christmas Parade. The train depot painted on the float refers to the hit movie “In the Heat of the Night.” The parade theme was based on this movie. The evening’s events were well attended with almost perfect Police at the scene when the stolen truck was stopped weather. More photos of the parade are inside this edition.

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County Journal | november 30, 2017 Page 3 Steeleville will crack down Bedroom Floor Model on Queen of Hearts parking Clearance By Travis Lott for the local American additional officer on As the Queen of Legion post, but the de- duty Thursday nights Lakeleigh-Barn Door Bedroom Set Hearts jackpot at the partment has received to handle the crowds at Headboard, Footboard, Nightstand, Dresser With Mirror & Chest Steeleville American complaints about park- the drawing. Legion continues to ing. The department stat- rise, Steeleville police “The complaints have ed that any vehicle have announced that gotten more numerous, found to be in violation $ the department will and we just have to do of these rules will be crack down on parking something,” said Police towed at the owner’s violations on drawing Chief Jim Zeidler. expense. 2,699Includes nights. It is illegal to park However, Zeidler said Special The jackpot this within an intersection, the department does Free week is $430,200, and within 30 feet of an ap- Buy not intend to tow every Mattress Set it has been drawing proach to a stop, yield car that is in violation. massive crowds to or traffic control sign, Minor violations will 8” Gel Memory Steeleville. within 15 feet of a fire result in a ticket. In a press release, the hydrant or where any “(Towing) is only if Foam Mattress Set Steeleville Police De- other sign prohibits the vehicle is causing FREE partment stated it was parking. a substantial hazard WITH PURCHASE OF FLOOR MODEL BEDROOM SET thankful that people Zeidler said the de- to the flow of traffic,” have shown support partment will have an Matching Set Of 2 $ Zeidler said. 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David Rosenow, 41, Walker said Rosenow who lives at 206 W. is accused of penetrat- Massachusetts Street, ing a young girl Novem- Stearns was arrested November ber 18 at a residence in 18 by Steeleville police. Steeleville. Furniture Co. He was cited for ag- He said the girl told 155 Stevenson Dr. • Sparta • (618) 443-3494 gravated battery of a David Rosenow friends what had hap- Located Behind Pizza Hut child the night of the pened, and the friends incident, but Randolph that was just to hold notified the girl’s par- County State’s Attorney him while the investi- ents, who called po- Jeremy Walker said gation continued. lice. Some dismissals RD Randolph Co. court cases 33 ANNUAL Randolph County his driver’s license was ditionally, she pleaded State’s Attorney Jeremy revoked due to a DUI guilty to a DUI offense Walker has released conviction. arising from that inci- details on several cases. Additionally, Lucas dent. Brian Glodo has been convicted of “Furthermore, Mul- Brian N. Glodo, 37, no the same offense on at holland was involved address given, pleaded least three prior occa- in a separate incident guilty November 6 to sions. in August and provided unlawful possession of “We are advocating some inaccurate infor- methamphetamine. for a (prison) sentence mation regarding an Glodo was sentenced due to the number of investigation.” to two years of first prior convictions, as Thomas Moore Saturday & Sunday offender probation, well as other prior On November 22, the with conditions to seek criminal conduct of state moved to dismiss substance abuse coun- the defendant,” said the charge of posses- DECEMBER 2 & 3 seling and remain in Walker. “We realize this sion of an incendi- the Randolph County is a non-violent offense, ary device regarding Jail until evaluated and but with the prior his- Thomas Moore of Ches- placed for treatment. tory of the defendant, ter. BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Glodo admitted to pos- we are hopeful to per- “This charge was filed sessing fewer than five suade the court that a during the investiga- grams of meth locat- DOC sentence is the ap- tion of an incident in ed during an October propriate disposition.” Chester January 22, 4 disturbance call in Kate Wilson 2015, wherein it was Steeleville. On November 17, the alleged that Moore had “Glodo had no prior state moved to dismiss some explosive or in- felony history before the charge of unlaw- cendiary materials in FREE this incident; therefore, ful possession of meth- his apartment,” said first offender probation amphetamine against Walker. “We moved seemed the logical reso- Kate Wilson of Marissa. fast to file charges, lution in this matter,” Wilson was an occu- as Moore was being said Walker. pant in a vehicle that transferred to a hospi- Parade, Concerts Gregory Partin contained some meth tal out of state, and we Gregory S. Partin, January 21 in Ches- needed a warrant in 37, of Chester was sen- ter. The other occupant place to ensure he was tenced to five years not released. However, Carriage Rides, Photos and Wilson both denied in prison following a ownership of the meth; shortly after taking hearing November 6. therefore, both were those steps, the mate- Partin was facing sen- charged. However, the rials tested negative, With Santa & Hotdogs tencing for possession other occupant ulti- and we immediately of methamphetamine mately took ownership withdrew the warrant. resulting from a May 19 of the meth and said Frankly, I thought we arrest in Chester. Wilson did not know dismissed the case then For Kids Under 12 The state requested a anything about it. but found it this week sentence of six years Ashley Mulholland when going through in prison, while the de- Ashley R. Mulholland, old files.” fendant asked for two 26, of Sparta pleaded Other cases years. guilty November 20 to Here are other Ran- Partin was already on resisting a peace offic- dolph County cases re- probation for a meth- er. She was fined $500. cently terminated. related offense at the During the plea, Mul- Clarence Monroe of time he committed this holland admitted to Sparta, theft, court su- offense, according to providing false infor- pervision, fine. Walker. mation to a Randolph Lorra Stahlheber of Chauncy Lucas County sheriff’s deputy Murphysboro, posses- Chauncy D. Lucas, August 26. sion of drug parapher- 40, of Sparta, pleaded An unrelated charge nalia, guilty, fine. guilty November 13 to of possession of a con- Douglas Lohman of driving while license trolled substance was Chester, battery, court For More Information Contact revoked. dismissed. supervision, fine. The matter has been “Mulholland was able Tommy Martinez of The Welcome Center set for a sentencing to provide a script for Coulterville, domestic hearing December 18. the controlled sub- battery, guilty, fine. 800-373-7007 Or Visit During the plea, Lucas stance charge, and Tommy Lawless of admitted to driving a therefore, we dismissed Coulterville, DUI, dis- www.visitstegen.com vehicle in Sparta while it,” said Walker. “Ad- missed. Page 4 County Journal | november 30, 2017

Editorial Staff: Jerry Willis | Larry Willis opinions Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By: John Meacham Madness Meacham By: Congressional slush fund an insult ost people have It’s time to stop this A tale of two bucks heard about ridiculous theft of t was about 10 a.m. Friday, November 15, 1964, theM recent alleged Taxpayer money used to the taxpayers’ mon- Iopening day of the Illinois firearm deer season sexual harassment ey. How incredible that year. cases in Congress. pay off alleged victims that members of the I was hunting in Williamson County, between Remember, they are U.S. House and Sen- Devil’s Kitchen and Little Grassy lakes. I had allegations. No one plaints against con- with Disabilities Act ate think that tax- just come to the edge of a deep gully, when I saw has proven anything. gressmen, and noth- or something else. payers should pay for a deer running along the bottom from my left. A couple of people ing about it is public. The money for the their ignorance and It was a buck, and a big one, and only 25 yards have admitted it, Recent reports indi- private slush fund wrong actions. away, at most. Without hesitation, I raised my though. cated that Represen- comes from all of us. Who has been paid, 12-gauge Remington 870, swung in front of the So, the claims don’t tative John Conyers It is fully taxpayer how much they were whitetail and fired. Then I pumped the action really effect you di- of Michigan paid out funded under the paid and why they and fired again, and again. To my amazement, rectly. It’s just the thousands of dollars Department of the were paid should all the deer kept running until I lost sight of it in way some Washing- of that money in 2015 Treasury. be made public im- the heavy cover. ton politicians be- to a female staffer How much money mediately. I quickly reloaded, scrambled down into the have, right? who claimed sexual is in the fund, how The Settlement and gully and set out in the direction the buck had Wrong. harassment against much has been paid Awards Fund of the gone, as fast as I could go. I probably went at These acts have ef- him. out, to whom is has Congressional Ac- least 100 yards without finding the deer before fected all taxpayers She said she re- been paid or from countability Act is despair whacked me across the forehead with a for years, and we fused his advances, whom it was paid are simply a scheme for 2x4. I had blown my chance to take a true trophy did not know it until so she was fired. all secret. It is not in Washington politi- on my first day in the field. n ow. According to recent the budget the Con- cians to stick it to My hunt had actually begun the year before, Our “friends” in reports, since 1997, gress approves. taxpayers. when my uncle Marv had moved his family to the nation’s capital Congress has paid Claims have been Those who have Carbondale from his and my hometown of New passed the Congres- out at least $15 mil- anywhere from used the fund to Holland, in central Illinois. On my family’s first sional Accountability lion to settle com- $40,000 to $4 million cover up their own trip south for a visit, Marv took us for an evening Act of 1995. plaints, which can a year, according to misdoings should drive through the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Money in that fund, be sexual or racial published reports not only be kicked We saw deer by the dozens, and I was hooked. At which has no bounds, in nature or can deal sought out by inves- out of office, but also that time up in Logan County, if a farmer saw is used to settle com- with the Americans tigative reporters. should be put in jail. deer tracks in his field, all of his neighbors would come to see it. Marv managed to get permission for me to hunt ® By: Martha Peebles some private land, and I managed to get permis- A Musing View sion from Mr. Broughton, principal of New Hol- land-Middletown High School, to take Thursday and Friday off for the 200-mile trip. I knew nothing about deer hunting, but knew Spirits of Christmas cards past plenty about hunting squirrels, so that was how I raditions are past summer vaca- In one museum, Bill gle getting a group to hunted that morning 53 years ago. I eased along wonderful things. tions. One year, when and I posed with our cooperate in wearing through the woods, stopping occasionally to look TheyT keep us ground- Arlin was in college, heads atop clown bod- the same color, holding and listen. By 10, I had seen a lot of deer—always ed and connected to I had him take off ies, and that Christ- up signs and donning where I’d just been. Then the golden opportunity others. One tradition I his shirt, flex his six- mas card became “The Santa hats or antlers. described above knocked on my front door. started about 30 years pack and don a snow- Peebles Family Circus.” Arlin, a Photoshop ge- It ended well. I eventually calmed down and ago is sending photo man mask. The card My affinity for dress- nius, made it easy the convinced myself that I hadn’t missed after all. greeting cards. Even in read “Holiday Hugs ing up for Halloween year we visited The I went back to the place I’d been when I shot, 2017, when few people from The Peebles and provides many photo Villages in Florida by found my empty shell casings and hung my red actually put a stamp on The Abdominal Show- greeting opportunities. magically adding Vil- cap on a branch there. I went back into the gully an envelope, I’m stuff- man.” Such as the one when lage People headgear and examined the ground closely. Before long, I ing, addressing and 2003 brought us to Bill and I dressed up to all of us. I couldn’t found a drop of blood. Then I found more drops, licking them to go out Peebles, Ohio, and we as the biblical char- resist labeling the card then bigger spots. I followed them on my hands to family and friends. became a family of acters Samson and “The Village Peebles.” and knees. Preparing for the pho- Coneheads in front of Delilah for a hallelu- The 2015 and 2016, By and by, I found that the buck had turned left to shoot is not always the Welcome to Peebles jah party at church. I photo ops were ideal and started to climb out of the gully. He never easy. sign. The greeting was used the clever greet- during our Polar Ex- made it to the top, though. I found him lying Life was simpler in the same thing that the ing “Delightfully, The press trips to St. Louis against a brush pile. He hadn’t gone 75 yards. He 1987 when the kids Coneheads told people Peebles.” Depending on and French Lick, In- weighed 165 pounds, field-dressed, which was 15 were young. The card when they commented the theme of our family diana. We also turned pounds more than me, and getting him to my car that year featured Al- on how different they Halloween party each our group of eight into Continued on Page 5 lison, 2, and Arlin, 7, looked “We’re From year, we could be any- a party of nine when with precious smiles, France!” thing from pirates to little Johnie arrived By Jerry and the greeting was a An ugly sweater party cowboys. Thankfully, last year. Willis jolly “Ho, Ho, Ho.” in 2005 and glow-in- Allison and Joe got During a recent Wal- Editor’s Space The next year, I used the-dark eyeglasses in married in 2009, and a mart excursion prior a picture of our church 2006 graced the front family wedding picture to Thanksgiving, Bill Christmas play. It was a of the cards. Trying to was in order for the questioned my pur- nativity scene in which be humorous, I used the “Married Christmas” chase of nine red sock Good places to eat Allison played a minia- greeting “Glow Well” card that year. caps. ately I have been mulling something over in ture Virgin Mary. The instead of Noel. Since 2011, when Mai- I just smiled and said, my mind. I would like to write a column about greeting read “Peace In 2007, Arlin and zie arrived and 2012 “Season’s greetings!” myL favorite items at local restaurants. On Earth.” Nancy had moved to when Kate came on the Let’s hope Johnie will I am not going to do an all-out St. Louis Maga- I often used photos Chicago, and we spent scene, the cards have leave the cap on long zine-like listing. I am however, going to list some of our home decorated a lot of time in muse- included the entire enough for a photo. of my favorite local foods. for Christmas or our ums when we visited. family. It’s a real strug- Long live traditions. Many restaurants, I think, are buying their fro- zen French fries from the same place. The fries are thin and crispy, just the way I like them. They go well with a good cheeseburger. Letters to the editor At one time, McDonald’s would have been my tears frequently. my platoon members, property. favorite fries, but since they stopped cooking them Grateful for I thought I had found it hurt as though I had Don’t throw it out. in lard, they are not as good. the help find-a- Pizza is a touchy subject with me. Casey’s has a his gravesite on lost him “over there.” Take it home! Editor, County Journal: grave.com good pie with its fairly new flat bread style crust. and stopped It took me 18 months Thin crust with meat are a must. I came to Ellis Grove, in Ellis Grove to visit to realize that I regret- Sue Reitz Pizza Hut is also good, and I really like the noon Illinois October 23 to the cemetery. A friend ted I had never had Coulterville buffet. visit the gravesite of and I walked the cem- the chance to tell him My favorite pizza is still Italian Village in Car- Leonard Nitzsche. etery twice searching thank you. bondale, although Alongi’s in Du Quoin is a close Leonard lost his life for a tombstone. We Thank you, Leonard. second. while on patrol in found nothing. Thank you, Linda But- Proud again Also in Du Quoin, the W has a good steak and South Vietnam. I was Meanwhile, the town ler. Thank you, library Editor, County Journal: meal. his platoon leader. clerk, Linda Butler, lady and thank you, President Donald Family Tradition in Steeleville has a great I was not allowed to began calling all the Linda Rader, Leon- Trump (will make it) a white Christmas (for) cheeseburger. I think it’s ground chuck. The write a letter to his Nitzsches in the phone ard’s sister, whom I 2017. After the last burgers go back to the Larry Coonrod tradition. family. Like many book, to no avail. was able to call when I eight years of coal in How about a good roast beef with mashed pota- Vietnam vets, we came While on a third walk was emailed her phone toes and brown gravy meal. Lisa’s in Prairie du our stocking, the God home and resumed or of the grounds, she number as I was sever- Rocher has a good plate, so does Gabby’s in Ava. of Israel and Jesus the started new lives, but threw open the city al hours down the road. Hook Line and Sinker has great fish and ac- Savior Messiah has got- we did not share much companiments. hall door, waved her Thank you, Randolph ten the United States about the old one. In my On the drink side of things, Just Sue’s in Evans- arm and called out, “We County, for helping me back on the right track ville has the best Bloody Mary hands down. Many case, and that of many found him.” find Leonard. of Christian morals. people will agree with that. others, we felt then, The lady at the Ches- No lying profession- Otherwise, beer is beer. and still do feel, that ter library had done Perry Dotson al politicians can put We have many fine restaurants and delis in our people just would not some research and St. Paul, Minnesota President Trump in area. I try to visit them often, even though my understand our stories. found him in the Pal- prison, for the hand wife is a great cook, and we eat at home most of The terrorist attacks estine Cemetery. of the Lord is upon his the time. of September 11, 2001 We drove over and chosen one. I appreciate all of them. changed everything. I found his grave. I No regard for The U.S. Christians If I left any good meals out, please let me know. went online and found grasped his tombstone, are happy with Presi- that one of my old units spoke some words to other people’s dent Trump and proud to be American citizens was having annual re- him and left behind property again. Policies Of The County Journal unions. I began to at- some flowers, a note Editor, County Journal: President Trump A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. tend in 2003, 32 years and a unit emblem. One of the joys of liv- has shaken up the DC Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein after returning home. Then just hung around ing in a rural area is swamp monsters more Co-Owners/Co-Publishers I have never forgot- for a while before say- being able to see the than 228 years than Published Each Thursday ten Leonard and his ing goodbye. daily changes. As you all the U.S. presidents 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 courageous, selfless I know I feel differ- travel the same road all before him. The Wash- contributions to his fel- ent but am not yet sure (618) 497-8272 the time, you can’t help ington, DC scandals low platoon members. why. Upon discovery are being revealed by Letters to the editor must be signed in order but notice the lovely My failure to bring him about five years ago of the Lord in a Godspeed to be published. A telephone number is also re- things out there: flow- quired for verification. Letters and news items home has left a hole in the death, of natural mode that would make ers, fields, animals, are published at the discretion of the editors. All my heart that brings causes, of another of your crazy bone go sunsets and on and on. copy will be edited. The County Journal does not cuckoo. publish poetry. What puzzles me is Classified advertising must be prepaid except All aboard! The County Journal how some people have for established accounts. Political and certain (USPS 549-110) Trump Train is going River Stages such little regard for other advertising must be prepaid. is published weekly on Thursdays Mississippi At Chester full speed ahead, and Any person or organization holding a money other people’s property. the soul of the United making event and wanting it advertised in the for 75¢ each issue,$26.00 per year Flood Stage 27 Ft. in Randolph, Perry and Jackson Why is there trash States is being returned County Journal must discuss their promotion with $ the advertising department. Generally, if the orga- counties and Marissa. 28.00 per Nov. 22...... 8.6 along the road every- to the average working nization charges for the event, goods or services, year in Illinois, $33.00 per year Nov. 23...... 9.2 where you look? class American citizens the County Journal charges to advertise its event. elsewhere, by County Journal, into love for their coun- Letters advocating a candidate or referendum Nov. 24...... 9.3 Would you like it if Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, try, not the ivory tower will be published as a letter to the editor until two Illinois, 62272. Periodicals Nov. 25...... 9.2 people threw their weeks before an election. Within that two weeks hierarchies who want postage paid at Percy, Illinois. Nov. 26...... 9.3 trash in your front such promotions will be published only as paid yard? to destroy the United advertisement. POSTMASTER: Send address Nov. 27...... 9.1 changes to County Journal, Be a good steward of States of America. Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so Nov. 28...... 8.9 in a paid advertisement. Thank you notes will not Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, what God has given Nov. 29...... 8.8 be included in news stories. Illinois 62272. us—respect all people’s Continued on Page 5 County Journal | november 30, 2017 Page 5

Fresh-Cut & Live Old-Fashioned Christmas Letters... Christmas Pinckneyville council From Page 4____ TREES OPEN HOUSE

The liberal press is Saturday, Dec. 9 OKs Girl Scout project having a newspaper 10am-9pm nervous breakdown, By Jeff Blair for the lies are in their Visit With Santa A Pinckneyville Girl eyes, and the truth Noon - 6:00pm Scout is proposing a can be found. For the project that would in- liberal press can’t con- NOW SELLING clude a permanent trol President Trump, Melissa & Doug Toys easel-type stand at for the God of Israel In The New Children’s Store the fire department to is in charge because ‘Til Christmas hold posters warning the battle is the Lord’s, 15% OFF people of fire danger, and the victory is in Horse-Drawn change their smoke Jesus. Lighted Carriage Rides detector batteries reg- President Trump will ularly and other re- sound in the White minders. The posters House, and the Trump could be changed as of God will sound. needed. Then, Jesus King of Girl Scout Railyn Kings and Lord of Bardle presented the Lords will return. idea to the city coun- cil Monday night. She George Culley SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 came up with the idea Pinckneyville while preparing to begin hert Gold Award project. Come Out & Enjoy The Girl Scout Gold Award is equivalent to the Boy Scout Eagle Breakfast Scout Award. Meacham The project will not Buffet cost the city, as Bardle From Page 4____ will raise the money was an ordeal. I’m from donations and With Santa! still not sure how I did fundraisers. Pinckneyville Girl Scout Railyn Bardle pre- it. His 10-point rack The commissioners sented a plan for her Gold Award project to scored 159.5, only half unanimously approved the city council Monday night. an inch shy of the min- SERVING allowing Bardle to do imum at that time for the project if approved the Boone & Crockett 8AM-10AM by the Girl Scout coun- including volunteer The commissioners record book. cil, which is where she firefighters. The total also placed an ordi- On another open- will next present her cost to the city will be nance on file levying ing morning nearly Scuttle Inn idea. Golf $2,400. taxes for the city for 50 years later, I did At In other notes, the Course An ordinance was the fiscal 2018 budget blow my chance at a Brenda Keller, Manager commissioners ap- Located At Intersection Of Rte. 4 & approved abating the year. buck that would have Pyatt-Cutler Road, North Of Willisville proved $30 gift cer- 497-8484 annual tax levy on a The 2018 motor fuel easily made the B&C tificates for Christmas 5501 State Rte. 4 • Percy $2.1 million general tax program was also book even at the new Or 534-9589 for all city employees, obligation bond. approved. minimum of 170. It happened at Wilkin- son Island in Jackson County. SWEET SOUTHERN Jackson Co. lowers tax rate The Mississippi Riv- The Jackson County the county govern- of the Finance and er bottom had been Board of Commission- ment portion of the Administration Com- flooded all that fall. I ers approved a resolu- bill, which accounts mittee, the board ac- went down there the Christmas tion November 21 to for 15-22 percent of the complished this reduc- day before and walked lower the property entire tax. tion by working with a quarter-mile from tax rate by nearly 2 Based on the new department heads to the levee south to the Saturday, December 2 percent for the county rate, a property stead- build a budget that first old channel. I portion of the tax. ily valued at $100,000 remained within the found the water about 9:00AM-2:00PM The tax rate will go could see a reduction goals set by the board. waist-deep. I decided from approximately of roughly $8 on the A cash carryover the deer would be trav- • $10 SPRAY TAN $1.65 to $1.62 per $100 Jackson County seg- from the sheriff’s de- eling east and west of equalized assessed ment of the bill. partment’s previous along the channel. value. According to Liz year aided in balanc- My sister-in-law had •$10 GEL NAILS The vote only effects Hunter, chairwoman ing the budget. given me a blind chair • 10% OFF for Christmas. I’d nev- •CHAIR MASSAGES er used it but decided (10 MIN FOR $10 0R 15 MIN FOR $15) it would be perfect for LIPSENSE Baldwin discusses damage conditions opening •FREE TANNING By Jeff Blair damage, had been con- items at greatly reduced morning. I went west •PERFECTLY POSH Who is responsible for tacted about replacing costs. along the channel, set SESSION paying for a stop sign the sign. After a short discus- up the chair and sat PRODUCTS AVAILABLE and section of sidewalk Maintenance supervisor sion, a resolution was down facing south. in Baldwin that was re- Gary Schoenbeck said passed for the village’s I had just pulled cently damaged by a he has been looking into intent to continue partici- the top of the blind WALK-IN’S large truck? costs and plans to contact pating in the program. over my head, when The village board dis- the insurance company. Judging home decora- WELCOME I heard something (Appointment Not Required) cussed that issue at its In other notes, board tions will be held be- coming from behind tween December 15-17. November 21 board meet- members discussed the me, to my right. An GIFT ing. village’s continued par- Anyone wanting to par- instant later, the big- 1520 HWY 4 Streets chairman Dar- ticipation in the state’s ticipate in the contest gest buck I’d ever CERTIFICATES rell Mueth asked if surplus property pro- should have their Christ- seen until then and AVAILABLE CAMPBELL HILL the trucking company, gram, which allows mu- mas lights on during have ever seen since whose truck caused the nicipalities to purchase those nights._ stepped into view, and 426-1386 my world came crash- ing down, because the Perry sheriff...From Page 1______deer stopped due west of me. is incarcerated, the Bareis said the lay- has gotten a federal WELCOME TO SHARON’S Any hunter knows card is revoked, and the offs should not ef- grant for a multi-ju- that a right-handed sheriff’s department fect coverage, but he risdictional drug task HEART OF GOLD shooter can easily has to pick up the cost, is concerned about force coordinator. swing his firearm to which includes any pre- officer safety, employ- He also explained his left, but can cover existing medical condi- ee fatigue, response that the chief depu- only a limited area to tions while that person times to calls, public ty’s position is a drug his right. is in custody, even if safety and overtime task force coordinator This buck was not found not guilty. expenses. funded by a grant that in that limited area, “This is a very un- “The county has as- pays the salary, and and I was mentally fortunate situation,” sured me that there Washington County is kicking myself for not Bareis said. “Even will be evaluation of providing the squad thinking and setting when a parent gets this policy on a quar- car and computer up facing west. But, arrested, cannot make terly basis, and I will equipment. The chief if the deer would only bail and is awaiting be evaluating on a deputy is deputized in FRIDAY & SATURDAY take one or two more trial, the entire family monthly basis to en- Perry and Washington Dec. 1 • 9:30am-5pm | Dec. 2 • 9:30am-2pm steps ... loses coverage. Then, sure our officers are counties and is affili- Of course, naturally, if they are found not comfortable,” he said. ated with the DEA of- it goes without saying guilty, they have to go Bareis also stated fice in Carbondale. that the buck turned • Dips For Holiday Entertaining • Watkins For Holiday Baking through the process that administrative “The public is un- right and walked again to get coverage. duties will be put on derstandably upset away, and all I could do “To further exacer- the back burner be- (and) saying, ‘You’re was watch his white bate the problem, the cause he will also be laying off a couple tail disappear into the sheriff’s department on the road patrol- of people, but you’re brush, never again to and local law enforce- ling and responding hiring a chief deputy,’ *Will Be On Hand To Personalize Your Jewelry Items She Creates* be seen by me. ment agencies have to calls. but this is a misun- Good luck to all of the been making more “More and longer derstanding,” Bareis deer hunters Thursday arrests to make our shifts includes my- said. “Jamie Ellermey- HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! through Sunday. streets safer only to self,” he said. “Our er serves as my chief For many more of THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT incur more costs, not whole department will deputy, in addition to John Meacham’s hunt- only for housing in- be effected by these task force duties. The ing and fishing tales SHARON’S FOR THE LAST 17 YEARS. mates but health care cuts. We will be ex- county is benefitting in print and audio, as well.” pected to do more with by having chief deputy visit laughwithjohn. “S’VILLE T”, STEELEVILLE • 965-2428 He said the uptick less.” services by a tenured wordpress.com. in arrests has about Other areas of county detective who is also doubled the county jail government will also an experienced police inmate population the be effected. chief with drug task last couple of years. “Unfortunately, the force experience at Operational costs, the county is going to have nominal cost. price of keeping build- to lay off one custodial “If you look at the Every Girl Loves A ings and equipment position at the south budget, this is a line maintained and labor annex/county build- item position that is Little Sparkle! costs have also gone up. ing, causing a reas- offset by a federal “The county recently signment and loss of grant outside of the FULL SERVICE lost an arbitration rul- our new animal con- budget. This is a po- ing regarding salary trol officer,” Bareis sition I left vacant JEWELRY CENTER increases for staff,” said. for three years, sav- In Store Full Service • Custom MFG Bareis said. “We ex- To combat layoffs, ing thousands for the Great Style Selection • 10-18K & Platinum plained during the Bareis has reduced county. Loose Stone Service • Remounting hearing that if these operational costs on “This doesn’t allevi- increases go into ef- everything except sal- ate the heartbreak of Excellent Prices fect, then layoffs and aries, increased fed- having to lay quality Holiday Hours: staff reduction will be eral inmate housing to men and women off Monday, Dec. 4 - Saturday, Dec. 23: 10am-5pm very likely.” subsidize the depart- from the sheriff’s de- Open 6 Days A Week: Closed Sunday Money being with- ment, is re-evaluating partment.” creative excellence held in Springfield fee increases for ser- The layoffs and reor- Paul R. Wicker has also made the situ- vices and contracts at ganization will take 301 W. Broadway, Steeleville, IL 62288 (618) 965-3413 ation worse. the department and place December 18. Page 6 County Journal | November 30, 2017 business Unemployment drops The unemployment October with a rate tation and sales this rates in the local area of 5.3 percent. A year fall. Job openings were continue to fall from ago, the jobless rate available in office and what they were a year was 6.7. administrative sup- ago, according to pre- Employment gains port, management, liminary data released were reported in fall and food preparation today by the U.S. Bu- 2017 in transportation and were also adver- reau of Labor Statis- and health services in tised for construction, tics and the Illinois southern Illinois. engineering, business- Department of Employ- Payrolls in recrea- finance, and personal ment Security. tion and construction care service. Randolph County began to decline with Career prospects boasted a rate of 3.9 seasonal layoffs. were favorable in so- percent for October, Over the last year, cial services, health giving it the second employment advances care support, educa- lowest rate in south- were reported in pro- tion, production, in- ern Illinois behind fessional/business ser- stallation, mainte- Edwards County’s 3.7 vices, retail trade and nance and repair. percent. health services. The unemployment A year ago, Randolph Payroll losses oc- rate identifies those County’s rate was 4.8. curred in mining, in- who are out of work The October rate in formation and finan- and seeking employ- Jackson County fell cial activities during ment. A person who one full percentage the past year. exhausts benefits or is point at 4.2. The Octo- Numerous employ- ineligible still will be ber 2016 rate was 5.2. ment opportunities reflected in the unem- Perry County saw were advertised in ployment rate if they the biggest decline for health care, transpor- actively seek work.

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The Illinois Critical staff is for its patients. cent quality score and Access Hospital Net- From its top leadership as the most improved work recently recog- and throughout the fa- over four quarters in nized Pinckneyville cility, each strives for any one measure or Community Hospital continued quality on a domain. District for its ongoing daily basis, and that is “We are very proud of commitment to excep- what we are celebrat- our team for achieving tional quality of care. ing today.” this level of excellence The recognition was The hospital was rec- in health quality,” said Toys For Tots made during a cer- ognized for its quality Randall Dauby, Pinck- The Paul Gentry State Farm office in Chester has placed a Toys For emony held November of care outcomes for neyville Community Tots donation box in its lobby. The box will be out until December 7. 14 in Champaign. participating in all Hospital CEO. “This is From left are Stephanie Kampke, Lee Holloway and Christina Cleland. As part of the Federal four domains, dem- truly a team effort that Office of Rural Health onstrating top perfor- recognizes our dedi- Policy Medicare Ben- mance over two quar- cation to delivering a eficiary Quality Im- ters in any domain health care experience provement Program, as demonstrated by a that our patients and the Pinckneyville hos- greater than 95 per- staff can be proud of.” pital and other critical access hospitals were asked to voluntari- ly participate in four defined domains of Dirt For Sale quality outcomes. They include patient safety/ Road & Driveway Rock inpatient, patient en- gagement, care tran- All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread sitions and outpatient RED measures. 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Legality questioned Coulterville kids will W’ville delays water turn-on change get to shop with a cop By Jeff Blair A proposed ordi- officer Austin Byers sion between Fulker- Only a few items dotted the Coulterville nance dealing with will get $300 each. son and Warner. Town Board agenda November 20. customers whose wa- Fulkerson Maintenance worker Fulkerson claimed The police department is joining with ter has been shut off Dalton Becker will that some village VFW Post 6865 to host a Shop With a Cop due to non payment of and receive $150. Police of- maintenance workers and a Vet event. the bill was delayed ficer Jeff Glenn will use village vehicles to Police Chief Jason Schlesinger noted that at the Willisville Vil- Warner receive $100. go to other towns dur- the goal is to create positive relationships lage Board meeting On the subject of ing the work day. He with police officers and military veterans. November 21. police, Mayor Clar- said Willisville vehi- Various organizations and individuals As presented to the have ence Warner said the cles have been seen in have donated to help make the program board, the water of a fees to send trainees the Percy park during possible. Donations are still being accept- delinquent customer heated to the police academy the work day. ed so as many children as possible can be would not be turned are going up substan- “I don’t believe it,” helped. back on until all fees exchange tially. said Warner. Schlesinger said 100 percent of all dona- and charges are paid, Warner said Wil- Fulkerson said the tions will be used to help local children. including a $100 re- Attorney Aaron At- lisville has two aux- village needs a time Shopping will take place December 16 connect fee—cash­ kins said he would iliary officers who clock. at Sparta Walmart. Potential candidates, only. check into it. Action will be interested in “You buy it,” said between the ages of 5 and 12, can contact If the customer calls was put off until At- the academy. He said Warner. Coulterville Village Hall. for the water to be kins gets an answer. those who fail the “People tell me they In other notes, the holiday house lighting turned back on af- In other action, the academy must pay (workers) are all over contest is under way. Homes will be judged ter regular working board approved a their own fees, but the Randolph, Perry and in three categories, most creative and hours, the fee would resolution acknowl- village is reimbursed Jackson counties,” unique use of lights and decorations, Clark be $250 cash. edging the Illinois Bi- by the state for those said Fulkerson. Griswold excessive use of lights and decora- Of that $250, the centennial. Willisville who pass. Warner said he tions and Charlie Browniest for lights used village worker who plans no ceremony. The board gave thinks a lot of Fulker- on dog houses, tool sheds, barns or other turns the water on Meetings for 2018 Warner permission to son’s claims are hear- outbuildings. would get $100. were approved. They find someone to cut s ay. Judging will take place December 15-17. Resident Lonnie will continue on the down a large dead Fulkerson has been Winners will be announced at the Decem- Fulkerson, who was third Tuesday of the tree in an alley. The a frequent critic of ber 18 village board meeting. at the meeting, ques- month. tree is leaning to- some board actions The Coulterville Holiday Association has tioned the legalities Christmas bonuses ward a house, and the and policies. begun decorating the village park for the of the ordinance. He for employees were board does not want Warner, who was holiday lights display. wondered if the town approved. Treasurer to be responsible if visibly angry, abrupt- The display will open December 2-28 from could pay a worker Cheryl Salger, Clerk the tree falls on the ly ended the meet- dusk to 9 p.m. more than time and Jennifer Ross, main- home. ing after about seven There will be free refreshments, kids ac- a half for overtime tenance worker Der- The meeting ended minutes of arguing tivities and visits with Santa each Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8. Page 2work. rick Vogel and police with a heated discus- with Fulkerson. Page 2

A B C D E F G H I J K L M 1 SpartaANNUAL STATEMENT Community OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCALSchool YEAR ENDING JUNEDistrict 30, 2017 2 3 The summary must be published in the local newspaper. 4 Annual Statement Of Affairs For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting 5 to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

6 #NAME? 203B Dean Avenue, Sparta, IL 62286 618-443-5331 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours 8 Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www.isbe.net. 9 10 SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. 11 12 Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2017 Municipal Operations & Fire Prevention & Educational Debt Services Transportation Retirement/Social Capital Projects Working Cash Tort 13 Maintenance Safety Security 14 Local Sources 1000 3,127,852 1,010,687 922,808 301,129 370,846 893,727 46,779 88,464 7,492 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One 2000 15 District to Another District 27,356 0 0 0 16 State Sources 3000 4,439,804 421,000 0 602,464 0 0 0 0 0 17 Federal Sources 4000 931,772 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 8,526,784 1,431,687 922,808 903,593 370,846 893,727 46,779 88,464 7,492 19 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 9,496,963 1,562,738 1,348,747 903,971 358,784 3,389,819 88,464 182,613 20 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 860,000 0 680,762 0 0 (680,762) (860,000) 0 0 21 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 838,453 371,689 1,101,839 5,252 73,645 3,573,316 1,074,562 0 492,183 22 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2017 728,274 240,638 1,356,662 4,874 85,707 396,462 261,341 0 317,062

GROSS PAYMENTS THIES, RACHEL KORDYS, NICOLETTE EATON, SHEILA EGGEMEYER, SANDRA STORK, SONYA FOR CERTIFICATED YOUNG, MELISSA LAKE, MARY JONES, RHONDA ELDIWITW, MICHELLE VALLEROY, MONICA PERSONNEL LAUER, KATHERINE KERENS, CLAUDIA EPPLIN, CAROL WALTHALL, ADRIANNA Salary Range: LEONARD, KIMBERLY MAES, KIMBERLY FARLEY, DEBRA WEBER, DANA Salary Range: $40,000-$59,999 Less Than $25,000 LOESING, LYNDA MCCLELLAN, RYAN FOSTER, LANA WILLIAMS, KATHERINE BALLARD, DERRICK BAIRD, JULIA MCMASTER, BETHANY MEZO, TERRY GAERTNER, LARRY WOLTER, KATHELEEN BARNETT, ROYCE BAUE, STACIE MILES, ABBEY OETH, RICKEY GORDON, MICHAEL ZOLLNER, LINDA BAYLESS, GLENDA BECKMAN, EMALEEN MILLER, AMY PRICE, AMY GRAU, JODI BECKLEY, JORDAN MONTROY, ELIZABETH THIES, TERRIE HEISNER, SARA Salary Range: BEELMAN, MEGAN $25,000-$39,999 Salary Range: MUELLER, RACHEAL WILLIAMS, RICHARD HENNRICH, KIMBERLY $25,000-$39,999 BLAIR, MATTHEW NORTON, JONATHAN HUSEMAN, PAULA ANDERSON, WANDA BAIRD, ADAM BOHNERT, ROBERT PECK, CLINT Salary Range: JEFFERS, KATHERINE CASTEN, BRIAN BALLETO, YVONNE BORGER, LAURA PIERSON, LAWRENCE $90,000 and over JEWELL, TERESA FALKENHEIN, SUSAN BRAUN, AMANDA BOWEN, MELISSA POLINO, SUSAN BEATTIE, LARRY KLINGEMAN, STEPHEN GENTRY, JAMES DRAPER, JULIE BUCH, AMY RUSSEL, MARIE LONGSHORE, BRIDGITTE GORDON, KATHERINE GROSS PAYMENTS HERNANDEZ, GRACE CLENDENIN, SCHLUETER, KELLY MANKER, SUZANNE HANEBUTT, ROBIN JACQUELINE FOR NON-CERTIFICATED HESS, CATHERINE KOSTELAC, JUSTIN SCHUESSLER, STACI PERSONNEL MAYO, BRITTANY LONG, KATHERINE CONNER, SEREN SODERLUND, JESSICA MONTROY, JULIA HUNTER, KENNY PENNY, TARA DAVIS, REBECCA SROKA, SHERRI Salary Range: NIEMEYER, MARY JACKSON, SANDRA PHELPS, AMBERLYN DEMOND, BRITTANY STEWART, CHARLENE Less Than $25,000 PENFORD, LAURA KIEFER, DAWN, PILLERS, ANDREA EDWARDS, MARCINA STOLTE, MARY ANDERSON, DIANA PENFORD, MATTHEW MCMASTER, LINDA RAHN, JESSICA FALKENHEIN, JENNIFER STORK, LARRY BAUE, MEREDITH PENFORD, TRACY SHIELDS, BILL REINHARDT, TRACEY FRENCH, LAURA TIEMANN, JULIE BIANCHINI, DEBORAH PENNY, GLENDA STEFANI, TRACY RENNER, KELSEY GARDINER, KELLEY WETZLER, AMANDA BIERMAN, ROSEANN PRESSWOOD, CATHY WASSON, JOHN REYNOLDS, JONELLE GREEN, KELLY WILDERMUTH, AMY BIRD, MARSHA RENNER, AMANDA WUNDERLICH, ROBERT RHEINECKER, JENNIFER HARRIS, HEATHER WILSON, VICKY BLASDEL, JESSICA ROBERTS, VANESSA YORK, BRENDA ROLERKITE, TABITHA HENLEY, SANDRA WRIGHT, JUDY CLAY, THOMAS ROBERTSON, ZACKERY ZOLLNER, MARK SALGER, TARINA HESS, LYNDA ZIMMERMANN, APRIL CLAYBOURN, EFFIE SANDOW, CAROL Salary Range: SCHENK, KIMBERLY HONEY, SEAN CRANK, JEREMY SCALES, RUSSELL $40,000-$59,999 SCHLICH, JAKEB JEFFERS, JAMES Salary Range: CREADORE, JULIA SCHLUETER, JENNIFER BUCH, KAY SILBE, JENNY JONES, KACIE $60,000-$89,999 CUNDIFF, RENA SCHMIERBACH, JULIA FINLEY, JOEL SMITH, MEGAN JUELFS, REBECCA BECKLEY, RICHARD SCOTT DICKERSON, BARRY SHORT, KIMBERLY WALL, KENT STANSBERRY, KYLE JUHL, AMY BIETHMAN, MARY DIERKS, VICKI STEPHENSON, GLENDA WITHERBY, TINA KIRK, ROBERT CHAMBER, DIANE EGGEMEYER, DAKOTA PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION AGGREGATE AMOUNT

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HIgH SCHool 5,013 HougHton MIFFlIn CoMPany 27,389 PIoneer ProDuCtS 5,909 SunBelt rentalS InC 2,577 CarD SerVICeS 21,819 IaSB 6,416 PluMBIng SolutIonS InC 2,755 SuPerIor CuStoM BuIlDerS 5,801 Career Center oF SoutHern Ill. 28,034 IllInoIS DePt oF reVenue 217,668 PoettKer ConStruCtIon 359,901 SuPPlyWorKS 27,007 CDW goVernMent InC 119,277 IllInoIS eDuCatorS CreDIt unIon 13,550 PoStMaSter 2,543 teaCHerS retIreMent SySteM 548,132 CIty oF SParta 20,942 IllInoIS Mun retIre FunD 254,099 PraIrIe FarMS DaIry InC 39,055 teKlaB InC 2,500 ClearWaVe CoMMunICatIonS 26,903 IllInoIS reaDIng CounCIl 2,595 PrInCIPal FInanCIal grouP 13,566 tHe BanK oF neW yorK Mellon 875,000 ConStellatIon neW energy 27,269 IllInoIS State DISBurSeMent unIt 11,855 Pro Care tHeraPy InC 45,187 trane CoMPany 12,007 County oFFICe SuPPly 4,595 IPM InSuranCe - oKaWVIlle 3,891 PSIC 62,401 uMBBanK na 472,362 CtS teCHnology SolutIonS InC 29,737 Iron ForD 4,608 QuIll CorPoratIon 10, 788 unIt oFFICe 26,274 CXteC 37,478 JoHn Deere FInanCIal 3,691 QuIVey SanItatIon InC 10,440 WalMart CoMMunIty BrC 10,109 DIreCtor oF Internal reVenue 987,445 JoIner SHeet Metal & rooFIng 59,076 ranDolPH Co SHerIFFS oFFICe 25,000 WeSt InteraCtIVe SerVICe CorP 2,784 eartHgraInS CoMPany 7,845 JoSePH F BeCKer InC 503,560 regIonal oFFICe oF eDuCatIon 3,450 WoMaCK, JuStIn 3,200 FarMer enVIronMental SerVICeS 5,275 JtC aCaDeMy 58,304 renaISSanCe learnIng 41,264 WorKerS CoMPenSatIon 126,582 FgM arCHIteCtS 53,990 K & F eleCtrIC 315,935 rIDDell all aMerICan 3,999 WrIgHt BuIlDIng Center 10,926 FInItura 3,030 KoHl SHoleSale 169, 215 SaMron MIDWeSt ContraCtIng 1,724,746 ZIMMer, MICHael 9,059 FnB SteeleVIlle 43,999 lanter DIStrIButIng llC 7,045 SCHolaStIC InC 3,802 ZWeIgart BuS SerVICe InC 885,030 Page 8 County Journal | NOVEMBER 30, 2017 school news School menus STEELEVILLE TUESDAY: Sausage December 4-8 patty. Breakfast WEDNESDAY: Cinna- MONDAY: Breakfast mon roll. pizza. THURSDAY: Breakfast TUESDAY: Sausage pizza. biscuit. FRIDAY: Jump start. WEDNESDAY: French Lunch toast sticks. MONDAY: Mini corn THURSDAY: Cereal. dogs, baked beans, FRIDAY: Pancake. cheese stick, peaches. Lunch TUESDAY: Chicken fil- Lila Zeiger MONDAY: Chicken nug- let, cheese, green beans, gets, carrots. pears. TUESDAY: Soft taco, WEDNESDAY: Hot dog black beans. or chili dog, cheese, Zeiger WEDNESDAY: Pizza, chips, applesauce. green beans. THURSDAY: Chicken THURSDAY: Bosco fajita, pears. sticks, broccoli/cheese. FRIDAY: Pepperoni back at FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, pizza, carrots, mixed fries. fruit, yogurt. Veterans Appreciation Night Chester Pinckneyville High School designated the home opening game of the boys TRICO ST. MARK’S basketball season as Veterans Appreciation Night. Daffron-Presswood December 4-8 December 4-8 Spanish teacher Lila American Legion Post 2504 honored Vice Commander Gerry Pratt for Breakfast MONDAY: Cheeseburg- Zeiger is one of several his work with local veterans, which resulted in the post achieving 100 MONDAY: Mini pan- er, fries, mixed fruit. new teachers this year cakes. HS, breakfast TUESDAY: Potato soup, percent membership for several years. Pratt also serves as baseball at Chester High School. sliders or bagels. corn, applesauce, Texas chairman and post adjutant. Above from left are Nelson Rule, Pratt and TUESDAY: Muffin/sau- sheet cake. Zeiger previously Jim Higgerson. Below are Daffron-Presswood members presenting the sage. HS, mini pan- WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, taught at the high colors at the start of the varsity basketball game. cakes. au gratin potatoes, school from 1992-2007. WEDNESDAY: Mini pears. She taught at Red Bud cinnis. HS, breakfast THURSDAY: Chicken fa- High School from 2007- sundae. jitas on soft shell, green 2017. THURSDAY: Eggstrava- beans, cherry dessert. “It feels good to be ganza. FRIDAY: Tuna or pea- back, and everything FRIDAY: Biscuits/gravy. nut butter sandwich, is going great,” Zeiger carrots/celery, peaches. Lunch said. “I have good stu- MONDAY: BBQ rib COULTERVILLE dents, and everyone has sandwich, baked December 4-8 been really welcoming.” beans. HS, cauliflower Breakfast She plans to bring w/dip. MONDAY: Breakfast back the Spanish Club TUESDAY: Chicken pizza. at the school. patty sandwich, green TUESDAY: Sausage Zeiger was born and beans. HS, grape toma- biscuit. raised in Belleville toes w/dip. WEDNESDAY: French graduated from Wa- WEDNESDAY: Chili, toast sticks. gold fish, carrots w/ THURSDAY: Mini cin- terloo Gibault High dip. nis. School in 1987. THURSDAY: Italian FRIDAY: Pancakes. She earned her bache- dunkers w/marinara, Lunch lor’s degree in Spanish garden salad. HS, par- MONDAY: Chicken nug- from St. Louis Univer- mesan chicken sand- gets, carrot sticks/dip, sity in 1991, her mas- wich, carrots. jello. ter’s teaching degrees FRIDAY: Corn dog, TUESDAY: Fajita chick- in 2005 from Rockford fries, cookie. en wrap, black beans. College and another WEDNESDAY: Corn dog, CHESTER GRADE green beans, cookie. master’s degree in arts December 4-8 THURSDAY: Chicken and education admin- Breakfast Alfredo, carrots. istration from Linden- MONDAY: Cereal or FRIDAY; Turkey/cheese wood University in St. sausage/egg pocket. melt, potato wedges. Charles, Missouri. Two Coulterville teachers

give retirement notices Two long-time em- been in the district for teacher. He will begin ployees of the Coul- 20 years, is the jun- those duties January 3. terville school district ior high social studies The board approved submitted their letters teacher. for the Class of 2018 of retirement at the No- Taylor, who teaches to travel to San Diego, vember 21 school board physical education, has California at the end of meeting. been in the district for April for its class trip. Greg Rushing and 25 years. The Christmas pro- Phil Taylor will retire Jamie Kwiatkowsi gram will be Thurs- after the 2020-21 school was hired as part-time day, December 14 at year. counselor, part-time 6:30 p.m. Doors open Rushing, who has junior high science at 6.

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Market • Northtown Center (618) 790-3381 Automotive Sparta • 443-3900 LIC# 058-196116 14 Westwood Drive • Steeleville • 965-3323 County Journal | november 30, 2017 Page 9 Marissa resident complains about pole barn permit By Mike Trotter tion. the next meeting. ger to pedestrians cost of $250. to help serve lunch on Much of last week’s Heyl expressed his In other news, finan- and drivers. The final event of weekdays. Marissa Village Coun- disappointment with cial concerns about A motion passed to Marissa’s 150th year It was announced cil meeting was spent the approval of the the Marissa Food Pan- allow the fire depart- celebration will be that building permits hearing a complaint permit and claims the try were discussed. ment to hold its Toys held December 12 have been issued to from resident Charlie barn is out of char- A motion passed to For Tots collection at at the Macke Senior Mary Carroll for a Heyl. acter with the rest of donate $1,000 to the the four-way stop De- Center. There will be wooden ramp at 800 In 1965, when Heyl the subdivision and pantry, but the mayor cember 2. a soup supper and South Richards and built a home on North should never have and the council mem- A motion passed to names drawn for win- to Don and Nancy Borders in an area he been allowed in accor- bers seemed to agree renew Marissa’s mem- ners of 150 prizes. Wagner for a room referred to as Erb’s dance with the origi- that a solution needs bership in the Illinois The senior center is addition at 507 South subdivision, there nal restrictions. to be found to make Municipal League at a looking for volunteers Drive. was a list of rules No action was taken the food pantry self- in place designed to on the matter at the sufficient. restrict the area to council meeting, but A motion passed to homes only. However, Mayor Moe Cross in- install a street light a neighbor of Heyl’s dicated that the vil- at the intersection of recently received a lage’s attorney would South Bess, Railroad building permit for a be contacted and dis- and Hall streets. The large pole barn and cussion of the prob- area is reportedly Holiday Ham has begun construc- lem could continue at dark and poses a dan- & Cheese SALE Tilden discusses then OKs NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 9 employee Christmas bonuses OFF THE BONE HAM By Dan Zobel the lagoons November The Tilden Town 21 per Tilden’s request. $ OR Board discussed a num- Allgire was to see 2.99 LB. ber of things during Town what shape the la- DOUBLE its November 21 meet- goons are in, determine $ ing, including employee continues how long they will be 10 POUNDS 3.99 raises and bonuses. useful and if there is SMOKED LB. Ultimately, the board to have a any maintenance that approved Christmas needs to be performed. bonuses to the tune of problem The last time the la- OR HONEY $300 for full-time em- goon was rebuilt was DELI ployees and $150 for with keeping in the early 1980s. part-time, which is the Lea said she is going HAM same amount as last to look into a hunting year. people on camera to put on a tree Prior to the approval, at the park. discussion compared the zoning She said lights are bonuses to raises. repeatedly getting SELECT CHEESES Board member Pres- board of broken, including by ton Glodo felt the idea adults who are sleeping of raises instead of bo- appeals at the park. COLBY - MARBLE - PEPPER JACK nuses should be talked “I’ve tried to run them about, since it has been off, but they keep com- $ $ a while since raises ing back,” Lea said. “We 3.99 LB. have been given. year, it will be forfeited. had an issue a couple of 2.99 LB. Board member Kevin After an employee has months ago with them, Holliday calculated worked two years with but (the problem) went OR that, based on Octo- the town, he gets two away. Now, three to 6 POUNDS DELI ber’s payroll, a 2 per- weeks of vacation time. four people are doing cent raise would cost Then, after 15 years, it again.” the town approximate- the employee is eligible Glodo said oiling and DELI SPECIALS ly $3,300, 2.5 percent for a third week. chipping of roads could $4,000 and 3 percent Compensatory time be put off until some Applewood Smoked Ham Lacey Baby swiss cheese $5,000. was also clarified, in larger projects are tak- The cost of bonuses that if it is not used by en care of. $ came to a total of $1,650. the end of the fiscal The board also agreed $ lb. lb. “A bonus is a raise year, it will get paid out to look into a state 4.59 to some degree,” said to the employee. grant program to paint 3.59 board member Jeff The board gave ap- a crosswalk across Pan-roasted Turkey Breast Brick CHeese Zimmermann. “It can proval to the town’s at- Route 13 at the library. also be adjusted every torney to look into con- The idea stems from year, where a raise demning the trailer at children crossing the $ can’t be taken back.” 651 N. Railroad Street. highway after using $ lb. lb. Holiday also calcu- Zimmermann ex- the library. 4.89 3.99 lated that if a full-time plained that the trailer The grant could also employee would receive is dilapidated, has no be helpful in putting Buffalo Chicken Breast Colby Cheese a 2 percent raise, the windows, and the own- some kind of barrier employee’s annual sala- er is incarcerated. around the library. ry would go up around The town wants to “Lots of kids are using $ $ $532. move forward in get- the library,” Glodo said. lb. lb. “The Christmas bonus ting the trailer re- “It would be prudent to 4.89 3.99 comes out to around a 1 moved. put some kind of fence percent raise, but it’s a The board tabled the or barrier around the one-time deal,” Holliday possibility of hand- library so the kids can’t said. “With a Christ- ing zoning back to the just run out into the mas bonus, you have it county. road. Shawnee Country Store for Christmas. A raise The issue has arisen “I’ll contact the (De- 133 Foss Road • Ava • 426-9618 would be spread out. because up to five seats partment of Transpor- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-4pm The safer thing for us on the zoning board are tation) to see if they can is to give a bonus.” empty, and the board do anything.” Zimmermann added cannot hold meetings that the board can re- because of lack of mem- visit the idea of raises bership. at future meetings. Glodo said the prob- Board member Jerry lem is getting someone Proudly Fly Your Flag, Laramore suggested to be the administrator raising the amount of of the board. Thank A Veteran & Show the bonus to possibly Board member Jessica $325 for full-time em- Lea said the town needs Your Support For Those Who ployees. to see if Cathy Pannier, The board did not who used to be part of Serve Our Country. want to only give full- the zoning board, is time employees a bump still interested in tak- in bonus money com- ing over. pared to part-timers, Holliday suggested if though. the town cannot nail Friday, December 1 “I would like to see it down someone to take stay the same,” Zimmer- over in two weeks, the Queen of Hearts mann said. town should notify the Estimated Jackpot ff NNembb 30 The board approved county so the county Touch Of Class the bonuses, with Glodo knows what is hap- Progressive voting no. pening. $ In other news, Zim- The board approved Jackpot Karaoke & DJ to enter into an inter- 12,400 mermann was ap- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • proved as mayor pro governmental agree- tem while Mayor Curtis ment with surrounding ODDS ARE GOOD Forcum, who was not at towns to share infor- AT SPARTA! 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Mike Ma- the dysfunction that is David Friess our state capitol. I also digan supports Jerry heard their anger at ward to the upcoming Costello during election career politicians and campaign.” time. Meanwhile, south- their role in destroying As someone not nearly ern Illinois loses. Illinois. as well known as his “I have made it my “They know I am run- opponent with a fa- mission to break up this Donation to Walshauer Cancer specialist Dr. Mark Walshauer accepted $1,000 in gift cards as ning to do something mous last name, Friess unholy alliance so that an appreciation gesture from the Sparta Community Hospital Cancer about it. I am humbled said the name that re- southern Illinois can Support Group. The money was raised through recent fundraiseders to have the support of ally matters is Madigan thrive out from under- and donations. From left are Judy Gerlach, Claudia Kerens, Walshauer so many southern Il- and whether Demo- neath the thumb of the and Debbie Wittenborn. linoisans and look for- crat state Representa- Chicago machine.” Christmas at the Menard Home The Pierre Menard for 5 to 10. Home will offer many The event will be held activities during a outside around a bon- Christmas festival De- fire. Refreshments will cember 1-3. be served. There will be tours of Sunday, the home will the home throughout be open from 9:30 to the weekend, and it will 1:15 plus a special time be specially decorated for children from 1:30 for the holidays. to 4:30 in the basement, HOSPICE Friday tours are from where kids will make 9:30 to 4:30. Saturday ornaments and dolls tours are from 9:30 and string popcorn. a.m. to 10 p.m. (except They will also hear sto- for 3 to 5) with a special ries about 1800s Christ- evening celebration set mas. Locally Owned and Operated Koester in top 10 at 4-H state dairy Now Accepting Patients A Randolph County who finished eighth in 4-H member placed in the 14 and older divi- the top 10 in the Illi- sion. nois 4-H dairy judging Koester is the daugh- 100% covered by Medicare contest held earlier this ter of Mike and Sarah year during the Illinois Koester of Red Bud, www.maplecreekhospice.com State Fair in Spring- and she is a member of field. the Prairie Schooners She is Grace Koester, 4-H club. Christmas program at Chester library The Chester library customs held in differ- will host a holiday pres- ent countries. 618-443-4671 entation Tuesday, De- The event is free and cember 5 at 6:30 p.m. open to the public. Re- Henry Wolf will pre- freshments will be pro- sent Family Christmas vided. Traditions Around the For more information, World, a program ex- call the library at 826- amining the various 3711. Garden club wants planters to be pretty

The Sparta Garden the community’s help Club has decorated the in keeping the decora- planters downtown. tions in place. Decoration locations Club members request include the lot by the that people refrain library, memorial park from putting signs in by Moody’s Pharmacy the planters and to call and the flower bed at the Sparta police if they City Park. see anyone tampering The club is asking for with the decorations. Sparta’s recycling day is this Saturday Sparta residents are of Washington and welcome to again recy- Church streets from cle Saturday, December 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 2. Newspaper, card- Items may be taken board, glass and No. 2 to the recycling lo- recyclable plastic will cation at the corner be accepted. Rick’s Heating & A/C 115 W. Main | Du Quoin | 618.542.6707 0% FINANCING NO INTEREST FOR 24 MONTHS Apply At Rick’s Heating & A/C 618.927.1346 Rick Mathis 618.318.7287 Tyler Alvis County Journal | November 30, 2017 Page 11 Klausing will Phelps speak in Sparta family Sparta Community dinner Hospital and West- minster Presbyterian Church will present held the final program of the 12-month Live Well, The Phelps Thanks- Stay Well, Mind, Body & giving celebration was Spirit series of wellness held Thanksgiving programs Thursday, Day. Everyone enjoyed December 14 at 6 p.m. lots of good food and in the Westminster fel- visiting. lowship hall at 360 E. Those who attended Broadway in Sparta. this year were Dale Dr. Meredith Klaus- and Leona Phelps, ing, a pharmacist, will Mike O’Rear, Travis, share her knowledge Jenni, Blake, Hayden on how to get the best and Cam Steinwagner, results from your medi- Dr. Meredith Klausing Rob and Sandy Hahn, cations by knowing Jamie Phelps, Ken and your medicines and served. Darlene Phelps, Dale taking them correctly. Watch for details Phelps, Danny, Cara, Klausing will also pro- about Sparta Commu- BJ and Hannah Phelps, vide educational hand- nity Hospital’s 2018 Lynn and Carolyn outs and lead the group health programs and Phelps, Pat and Ronna on an over-the-counter presenters at sparta- Jenne, Kim Jenne, Os- medication label bingo hospital.com and in the car and Cheryl Ellison. game. County Journal. Dayle Ann Morgan, A question and an- Like the hospital on Michael Phelps, John, swer session will follow Facebook to keep up Christyna, Katie, Mag- this presentation. with its health pro- gee and Dylan Phelps, Refreshments will be grams and events. Mike, Kelly and Nathan Parkinson, Dale Par- kinson, Nick, Dani- elle, Sidney and Max Kimmle, Ryan, Stepha- Neurologist to see nie, Olivia and Aubrey Valleroy, Emily Mor- gan, Kyle Schwartz, patients in Sparta Brittany, James, Mila and Corbin King, Jim Dr. Abdullah Al Sawaf, and Pam Phelps, Ryan, a neurologist, will be- With Santa are Stephanie Harsy, Justin Barrett and their two children. Stephanie and Eli, Co- gin seeing patients rey Stein, John, An- December 14 at the drea, Jacob, Lauren Bradbury Rural Health and Eva Kohring, Craig Clinic, located at 211 S. and Ranae Reehten. Burns in Sparta. Steeleville FFA will bring Al,Kristen, Paige Al Sawaf is an assis- and Thomas Yancey, tant professor in the John Phelps, Ashley Department of Neurol- Santa in for a breakfast Boyea, Bill and Marsha ogy at Southern Illi- Schwartz, Zoey and Elly nois University School Benefits organization’s scholarship program Kohring, Rob, Shari of Medicine and SIU and Faith Cradduck, HealthCare. He special- Steeleville High a.m. in Steeleville. Sophie and Emmett izes in epilepsy and School FFA will host its The breakfast consists Last year, the break- Heller, Susan and Bill seizure disorders. second annual break- of all-you-can-eat pan- fast raised $500, which Kohring, Sarah Beck, Al Sawaf earned his Dr. Abdullah Al Sawaf fast with Santa Satur- cakes and sausage. The allowed the FFA to give David Parkinson, Matt medical degree at the day, December 9 in the cost is $5 per person. Trenton Hepp and R.J. and Tori Jenne, Lucas University of Jordan try and Neurology, Al high school cafeteria. Proceeds will go to- Smith each a $250 O’Rear, Kate Stoffer, in Amman, Jordan and Sawaf is eligible for Santa will be at the ward a scholarship scholarship. Calvin, Lindsay, Cooper completed his residen- certification in epilep- school from 8:30 to 10 fund for FFA seniors The public is welcome. and Oakley O’Rear. cy in neurology at the sy, a subspecialty of the University of Kentucky ABPN. Medical Center in Lex- He is a member of nu- ington, where he also merous professional or- completed his intern- ganizations, including C’ville ship. He completed a the American Academy fellowship in neuro- of Neurology, American physiology/epilepsy at Epilepsy Society, and lights University of Vander- American Clinical Neu- bilt Medical Center in rophysiology Society. Nashville, Tennessee. Appointments are be- open this Certified by the Amer- ing accepted now by ican Board of Psychia- calling 443-1362. weekend The holiday lights Community foundation display in Coulter- ville City Park will seeks donations from public open this weekend The Community Foun- giving online can use the and remain open to dation of Randolph Coun- button on the foundation the public every eve- ty is asking for donations Facebook page, or they ning from 6 to 8 De- from the public. can buy their Amazon cember 2-26. The group’s purpose is online purchases with The half-mile walk- to make charitable con- AmazonSmile. By nam- through display fea- tributions, match grants ing the foundation as tures approximately and award scholarships. their charity of choice, a one million lights and Economic Development portion of their purchase 400 figurines. coordinator Chris Martin comes to the foundation. There is also a said the group’s goal is The gift does not add walk-through ver- to help municipalities in to the purchase price. sion of the Candyland the county by matching Amazon is making the game. grants they receive for contribution.” projects such as parks People can also des- and other development ignate funds to go to and to provide gener- specific charities. To al scholarships to high designate the funds to school students. a specific cause, either Supportive Living “Stephanie Martin, write the cause of choice chairman of our market- on the memo line of a ing committee, has set up check or send a letter to two electronic avenues,” Community Foundation said Michele Cross, vice of Randolph County, 1 Is Here For Seniors! president of the founda- Taylor Street, Room 106, tion. “Folks who prefer Chester 62233. Benefits Of Supportive Living • The opportunity to live independently and self-sufficiently for as long as possible • A community of peers and supportive staff • Daily opportunities for socialization • Peace of mind that comes with knowing a helping hand is available if needed • A pro-active wellness program featuring activities, education, exercise and regular monitoring of residentsʼ health status Supportive Living Vs. Assisted Living • Both offer similar services • Supportive living residents DO NOT have to leave after use of private assets • Supportive living offers qualified residents the opportunity to combine their own income with Medicaid to pay for services Financial Assistance Available To visit and take a tour of our facility call the administrator to set up an appointment.

Shelley Bollman, R.N., Administrator Brooke Feltmeyer, Administrator

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The Chamber of Commerce pulled a wagon of chamber members. Santa Claus is always a hit in any lighted Christmas parade.

Runners make their way down St. Louis Street in the Holiday Hustle.

Several participants in the Healthy Holiday Hustle chose to walk instead of run.

Sharon Blackwell waves from the back of her float in the parade. White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery had this entry in the parade.

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Some runners wore festive clothing during the Holiday Hustle 5K. Great night for a parade By Travis Lott With warm, clear weather all weekend, the Sparta Christmas festival went off with- out a hitch. Sheryl Blum, sec- retary of the Sparta Chamber of Commerce, said there were more than 40 entries in the parade, more than last year. The float winners in the parade were First National Bank, first; Girls Scouts, second and Boy Scouts, third. Blum said there were around 75 kids who met with Santa at the VFW over the weekend. The Holiday Hustle 5K, held just before the parade, had dozens of 350 West South 1st Street, Red Bud entries. The overall winner RedBudRegional.com of the men’s competi- tion was Travis Mid- dendorf, 41, of Marissa, and the female winner was Hayley Drake, 12, of Walsh.

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High tech helps locate Randolph old Tilden area cemetery will hold An old Randolph 89-year-old Melvin Paul 200th County cemetery dat- Some graves date of Tilden. “My great- ing at least back to back to 1833 great-grandmother is the 1840s, has been buried there.” birthday recovered. be the cemetery. The Others buried there It came with the help grave shafts showed include John Edmis- program of the latest technol- up as dark gray stains ton, who died in 1843 ogy and with experts in the orange-color- at age 13. Moses Camp- from two Illinois col- ed clay subsoil. Thir- bell, who died in 1841 Sunday leges. ty-six graves were and James McGuire, The Strahan cem- mapped. They were who died in 1843. Program at etery lies just south aligned in distinct According to Strahan, of Tilden on ground rows, and some were the project is complet- the courthouse owned by the Herschel clustered as if they ed, and descendants Hunter family. were one family. of those buried in the starting It is in a field behind Most graves date cemetery provide for 11747 Kelly Road, the from 1833 to 1880. the maintenance for at 1:30 home of Rich Hacker, The gravestones that the grounds. Randolph County will who married into the had been removed had The Strahan family hold its official state Hunter family. been placed near a rededicated the cem- bicentennial program Alvin Straham of Car- barn. They were re- etery 11 years ago. The Sunday, December 3 in rollton, Illinois formed covered, repaired as family will hold a reun- Chester. the Strahan Family Al- best they could be and ion in Coutlerville next However, before then, liance in 2004 with the placed on two con- October. the county board will mission of restoring creted slabs in the Some information for approve its bicentenni- this story came from the cemetery. cemetery. The stones This photo dates back to 2007, when workers al proclamation at the The first chore was to aren’t placed on the Living Museum Maga- December 1 meeting. zine. were using a track hoe to locate where graves locate the graveyard. original graves be- are located. The Sunday program The alliance set out cause there is no way will start just outside using modern technol- to match them with the county museum ogy and geography the correct people’s and courthouse at 1:30. and geology experts graves. The agenda includes from SIU Carbondale Along with the piec- raising the official bi- and Eastern Illinois es of stones, the fam- centennial flag with University. In 2007, ily has placed a gran- the state of Illinois archaeologists and ite stone on the site. It flag. geologists completed states that besides the The proclamation, as a joint investigation. Strahans, members of approved by the board, The area was marked the Campbell, Edmis- will be read, with re- using 2006 geographi- ton, Guthrie, McGuire marks by Illinois’ first cal surveys. and Lindsay families Governor Shadrach They found the gen- are buried there. Bond, who will be por- eral location of the Strahan said he first trayed by Ed Fisher of cemetery by compar- began the project in Chester. ing aerial photos go- 1995. He talked to peo- The museum will be ing back to 1940. ple who knew about open for tours after the A series of photos the cemetery, which program. showed a change in apparently grew up in The first 50 people land use through time. weeds in the 1940s af- to sign in at the mu- The tombstones had all ter some cattle broke seum December 3 will been removed, prob- several of the stones. receive a free official ably in the 1970s, for Three men who were bicentennial pin. After farming. going to restore the that, pins will be avail- The experts came cemetery many years able for $5 each. up with a track hoe ago failed, and they The old cemetery is in a farm field south of Tilden. Above, is a granite The museum will be to remove soil from later died. stone placed there to mark the cemetery. At right is a slab of concrete open Saturday, Decem- the plow zone from “I remember the cem- containing pieces of tombstones found at the site. Another slab with ber 2 from 10 to 3 and the area suspected to etery as a kid,” said more stones is on the otherSt. Louis;Neal’s side Heatingof the & Cooling;E04536;4.875x10-4c monument. (17Fa-B3) Sunday from noon to 3.

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sports By: Dan Zobel Randolph County leads in deer kills after opening weekend While overall deer season was November For the first week- than the county’s 1,562 Washington, 695 (672); and January 12-14. kill numbers are down 17-19. Hunters killed end, Randolph County total a year ago. Monroe, 661 (704), and Archery deer season after one weekend this a preliminary total hunters killed 1,603 Third this year was St. Clair, 477 (480). will continue through year in Illinois, the of 51,365, which was deer, more than last Adams County with Other deer hunting January 14, though it totals are up for Ran- 3,000 less than last year’s first weekend 1,408. Last year, Adams opportunities include is closed November 30 dolph County, which year’s total of 54,452 total of 1,582. held a first weekend muzzleloader-only through December 3 saw hunters kill more on the first weekend. Jackson County hunt- high of 1,642 deer kills. season December 8-10 in counties open for deer than any other The shotgun deer ers enjoyed the second Other area numbers, and late-winter ant- firearm season. county in the state. season will conclude most fruitful weekend with last year’s in pa- lerless-only and CWD For more informa- The first weekend of November 30 through with a total of 1,487 rentheses, were Per- seasons in select coun- tion, go to dnr.illinois. Illinois firearm deer December 3. this year, but was less ry County, 815 (814); ties December 28-31 g ov. Bruns named XC Lock-down performance coach of the year By Dan Zobel Alex Birchler scored 17 points, including a SICA all-south teams big 3-pointer midway By Dan Zobel through the fourth For the third consec- quarter, November 27, utive season, Pinck- and Red Bud opened neyville cross country the Trico/Murphys- coach Ryan Bruns was boro prep boys basket- named the Class 1A ball tournament with coach of the year by a gritty 48-36 victory the Southern Illinois over the host Pioneers Coaches Association. at Trico. “It’s nice to be hon- “It feels great,” said ored and recognized Red Bud coach CJ for what you do and Cruser. “The kids are work hard for, but all Ryan Bruns excited. It’s just 1-0, it does is confirm that but I told them to get we had the best team Fulkerson saw team- used to it and expect to consistently through- mates Gavin Conway win. We need to have out the year,” Bruns and AJ Stearns, both the mindset to go out said. “More than any- juniors, selected. and win games, and thing, it shows how Conway took home a things will take care good your guys are.” 127th finish at state. of themselves. Among this year’s Stearns, meanwhile, “We believed we accolades for the Pan- placed 14th at section- could come in and win ther boys program als and just missed out tonight. We thought it was its third straight on a state berth. would be a dogfight, SIRR Mississippi title, Other first-team and it was. I was very a third-place finish runners were seniors pleased with the way at regionals, second Brandon Schnitker they played.” at sectionals and its of Nashville, Hayden Musketeer point fourth trip in a row Wimberly of Salem guard Griffin Ziebold to state. and Austin Knight of added 12 points and At state, Pinckney- Carterville. was able to knife his ville earned 19th as a Making the second way into the lane late team, including a 37th team were seniors in the game to open overall finish from Kyle Sneed of Benton up the floor for other standout senior Gar- and Dawson Webster scorers. rett Johnson. of Salem, junior Avery “Griffin made some Johnson was named Potter of Benton and big drives late and to the all-south first sophomore Gavin Love knocked down some team, along with of Nashville. 12 and 14-foot shots,” teammate senior Girls Cruser said. “He final- Grant Batteau, who The area had four ly got by those guys was 89th at state. representatives on the and into the paint and Pinckneyville junior girls all-south second got some easier looks. Liam Oliver earned team, junior Kyla Ep- We were able to put second team all-south plin of Pinckneyville, (Trico) away against honors. Oliver was senior Taylor Dagner the press when Zie- 109th at state. of Steeleville, senior bold got the ball to Trico’s Jared Meyerhoff gets a shot up toward the basket November 27 “The seniors this Carly Carril of Spar- (Alex) Sievers for a between Red Bud defenders Alex Birchler, left, and Caleb Riechmann. year saw the change ta and senior Jessica couple of layups at the we made when they Kattenbraker of Ches- end.” were freshmen,” ter. The Pioneers cut the Musketeers stymie Pioneers on first Bruns said. “We’ve Epplin, who earned Red Bud lead to 33-27 always had a good 111th overall, was part after a Seth Myers time and had fun all of the Lady Panther transition score with night of Trico/Murphy tournament year, but success adds team that placed 24th just under six minutes a different character- at state. to play in the game. swung up to Birchler got us through the last back Ziebold feeds to istic. They expect to For the trio of sen- The Musketeers an- at the left wing. few minutes of the Sievers at the right compete and be close iors, their seasons swered with a 15-7 run Birchler was wide game.” block and a Jayden to the top now.” ended at the Benton to close out the game. open and buried the Trico’s Jared Mey- Birkner bucket, push- The area was also Sectional. Ziebold made a pair 3-ball to give the Mus- erhoff, who scored a ing the score to 44-30. represented on the Dagner placed 11th of free throws to push keteers their largest team high 14 points, “Overall, I thought we first team by Sparta at the sectional and their advantage to lead of the night at scored in transition to were good defensively,” sophomore Isaac Sinn was just one place off 35-27. 38-27 at that point. make it 38-29 with 3:10 said Trico coach An- and Steeleville sopho- of advancing to state. On Red Bud’s next “(Birchler) plays with remaining. drew Wilson. “Those more Logan Fulker- Kattenbraker earned possession, Ziebold a lot of enthusiasm That is the closest the little run outs (by Red son. 15th at sectionals and drove into the lane, and fire,” Cruser said. Pioneers would get, as Bud) at the end, we had Sinn placed 77th at Carril 25th. kicked the ball out to “That was a big bucket Red Bud scored six of guys who aren’t the state, while Fulkerson Filling out the all- the left corner. From and gave everybody a the next seven points, earned 90th. there, the ball was little bit of a jolt that including back-to- Continued on Page 16 On the second team, Continued on Page 17 Sparta wrestling aiming for another successful season on the mat By Dan Zobel Two-time state quali- fier Clayton Sheldon Bulldogs competed in is back to lead the Sparta High School wrestling team dur- first match Tuesday ing his senior year. “(Sheldon) has a lot healthy and have been Evans (195). of high expectations,” with the program all “I’m looking forward said Sparta coach Rob this time. We’re ex- to seeing how he pro- Kirk. “Last year, he pecting big things.” gresses,” Kirk said. was a sectional cham- In addition to Shel- “The younger guys pion. He knows there don, Kirk will look will fill in some of the is a lot of pressure to for contributions from lightweight spots.” get better.” seniors Ethan Evans The main team goals Sheldon finished 23-5 (138-pound class), for this season, ac- last season and won Hunter Schulein (152), cording to Kirk, are one match at state in Adam Krisby (160) and to have a winning the 220-pound weight Cameron Martin (145). record and to claim class. As a sophomore, “They are all itching the conference title Sheldon was 25-8 but to get back into it,” again, after seeing lost both of his state Kirk said. “The experi- Anna-Jonesboro be- matches. ence they have should come SIRR Mississippi Kirk explained that help.” champs last year. this year, Sheldon Sparta does have The Bulldogs opened From left in the front row are Zach Burns (106 pounds), Ethan Evans looks a lot more ag- one other sectional their season Tuesday (138), Cameron Martin (145), Darius Hargrove (145) and Andrew gressive with his of- wrestler coming back with a match at West Carter (145). Middle row: Hunter Schulein (152), Noah Pack (152), fensive moves. in junior Kijah Ban- Frankfort against the Adam Krisby (160) and Kijah Banda (170). Back row: Drake Schulein “It takes experience da (170). Last year, Redbirds and confer- (182), Isaac Evans (195), Clayton Sheldon (220), Nick Goddard (285) to know you can’t be Banda wrestled in the ence foe Pinckney- and Bryce Bogan (285). a counter wrestler all 160-pound class and ville. the time,” Kirk said. held a 16-19 individual “Projecting this they always do their “We have lots of Tournament “He will have great op- record. season will be tough best and give good ef- good young talent and 12/30 Carterville Du- portunities at the next “We have a good to read,” Kirk said. fort. We’re excited.” leadership this year,” als level. We will continue group of juniors,” Kirk “There are certain The first couple weeks Kirk said. “It is a good 1/5-6 Murdale Invita- to push him and each said. “Banda was a sec- teams we will match of the season before mix that could be a tional other to reach our tional qualifier. Drake up well with. It just de- Christmas break in- very good recipe for 1/9 at Carterville goals this year.” Schulein (182) is com- pends on other teams’ clude a date at Marion another conference 1/17 at Carbondale Kirk has high hopes ing around, and Nick numbers. There have December 1, squaring championship. That is 1/18 at Waterloo for a group that is Goddard (285) will be also been some coach- off at Benton with the very doable. They are 1/19 JV Edwardsville chock-full of senior a heavyweight. It’s a ing changes in other Rangers and Herrin working hard.” Tournament experience, as well as good group of juniors, programs. December 5, going to Schedule 1/20 Freshman youthful talent. with the seniors lead- “The next two weeks the Benton Duals De- 12/1 at Marion O’Fallon Tournament “We have a big group ing the pack.” are big for us. It cember 9 and the Cum- 12/5 at Benton 1/23 vs. Murphysboro/ of seniors this year,” Kirk is also intrigued doesn’t matter who berland Tournament 12/9 Benton Duals Anna-Jonesboro Kirk said. “They are by sophomore Isaac our boys go against, December 16. 12/16 Cumberland 1/31 at Pinckneyville COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 30, 2017 PAGE 15

Bowling Pinckneyville girls hoops pulls away from Sparta standings Lady Panthers use Steeleville Won Lost Monday Early 19-2 third quarter to Dolls w/Balls 58 19 Brunzee’s Divas 43 34 Mixed Nuts 43 34 their advantage 1st Natl. Bank 39 38 County Journal 28 49 By Dan Zobel thing you know, she’s U Iron Workers 20 57 After a rough open- looking to shoot every High Team Game United Iron Workers 749 ing two quarters for trip down the floor; and High Team Series both teams Novem- (Sparta) has to come out Dolls With Balls 2019 ber 28, Pinckneyville on her,” said Pinckney- High Ind. Game gained the upper hand ville coach Alan Engel- Katie Wedemeyer 211 High Ind. Series over Sparta for good hardt. “That opens the Katie Wedemeyer 561 with a big third quar- middle of the defense ter, en route to a 53-32 up. Witges had an ex- Tuesday Early victory on the road in ceptional game for us Glory Bowl 51 19 Victor’s 43 27 SIRR Mississippi prep tonight.” Pistol City 41 29 girls basketball action. Against the Sparta Shiloh Deuces 39 31 In the first half, 2-3 zone, Pinckneyville Andy’s Auto Body 39 31 there were a combined struggled in the first NAPA 36 34 Shiloh Aces 35 35 27 fouls and 35 free half, oftentimes pass- Farm Bureau 30 40 throws attempted, in ing the ball around Sparta’s Amyia Henry dribbles through Pinckneyville defenders Menard Auto 8 62 addition to plenty of seemingly without a Taylor Witges (11) and Haleigh Kling (1) during the first half of the High Team Game turnovers from both purpose. Pistol City 1303 Lady Bulldog loss. High Team Series sides. The Lady Panthers Pistol City 3758 Pinckneyville (3-3, made just 6-of-26 shots High Ind. Game 1-0 SIRR Mississippi) in the opening half, “We have to do things including four apiece after one. Kyle Hinnerichs 277 emerged from the first including missing all right,” Engelhardt from Megan Breslin Sparta answered High Ind. Series Kyle Hinnerichs 727 two quarters ahead 22- six of their 3-point at- said. “Early in the and Haleigh Kling, with a 5-0 spurt to 16 and outscored Spar- tempts. game, we didn’t do both of whom finished start the second, get- ta 19-2 in the third to “We were timid,” things right. When with 11 points. ting two Sangurima build its lead to 41-18. Engelhardt said. “We you’re turning the ball The Lady Panthers free throws and a Panther A key stretch came don’t practice a lot of over on offense, you’re stretched their lead out 3-pointer from Amyia midway through the zone because we work not getting the defense to 49-20 with 3:33 re- Henry to put the Lady third with the Lady on our stuff a lot of set up so you can press. maining in the game. Bulldogs ahead 8-7. girls at Panthers up 26-16. times. Sparta’s was We’re best right now Sparta finished the The Henry 3-ball was Taylor Witges kind of a non-aggres- when we can get up contest on a 12-3 run the first made field Nashville knocked down back- sive zone to begin with. and defend people and against a lot of Pinck- goal for Sparta. The The Pinckneyville to-back 3-pointers for When that happens, press them. You have neyville substitutes. Lady Bulldogs made High School girls Pinckneyville, one you have to hit shots. to score to make that “I was proud with only three field goal basketball team ul- from the left corner We didn’t have anybody happen. how we finished the attempts through the timately went 2-2 at and the other from looking to shoot the “We also have good game,” Hernandez first three quarters. the Nashville Tourna- the right wing, to put ball (early).” depth. Our eight, nine said. “They pulled it “We were missing ment, which conclud- Pinckneyville up 32-16. As that changed in and 10 players are sim- together and played a lot of bunnies, and ed November 25. Witges made another the third quarter, so ilar to our four, five like a team the best I’ve they did, too,” Hernan- The Lady Panthers 3-ball in the fourth did Pinckneyville’s for- and six. We were able seen this season so far dez said. “We had op- claimed fifth with a quarter and finished tunes with its defense, to wear (Sparta) down at the end of the fourth portunities to score on 52-36 win over Wesc- with nine points off the as the Lady Panthers with that.” quarter.” fast breaks and taking lin November 25 dur- bench. were able to turn up The Lady Bulldogs (0- In the early stages it to the hole, but they ing the second block “She hit those couple the pressure with their 7, 0-1 SIRR Mississippi) of the game, turn- just weren’t dropping. of games that day. of threes, and next full court defense. also struggled with overs and missed shots We have to play quick Pinckneyville suf- foul trouble. Erianna plagued both teams. like that, even if it’s fered losses earlier Henry and Za’Mya Bin- Daniela Sangurima kind of out of control. in the tournament ford fouled out, with put Sparta on the We just aren’t as effec- to Collinsville and Binford doing so in the board first with a pair tive when we have to Okawville. third quarter. of free throws at the pull the ball out and Pinckneyville 52 Amyia Henry did not 3:13 mark of the first run set plays.” Wesclin 36 foul out, but the top quarter. Rushing scored Kenzi Rushing Lady Bulldog did sit Sangurima led all along the baseline poured in 21 points in on the bench for long scorers with 14 points, to pull Pinckneyville the fifth-place game periods of time in the including making ahead 9-8, and Megan November 25, and the second and third quar- all eight of her free Breslin hit 3-of-4 free Lady Panthers pulled ters, dealing with foul throws. throws to push it to away from Wesclin trouble. “I was proud of Dan- 12-8. to cap off the tourna- “We have to have iela,” Hernandez said. Sangurima made two ment with a win. Amyia on the floor, and “She’s been pretty con- more free throws to The victors trailed she was in foul trou- sistent. She’s stepped get Sparta within 12- 12-9 after one quarter ble most of the third up this year. I’m happy 10, but Pinckneyville but took a 23-20 ad- quarter,” said Sparta with how she’s played.” finished the half on vantage into the half. coach Grace Hernan- Shawna Smith split a a 10-6 run, including Pinckneyville then dez. “Amyia has to be pair of free throws a 6-of-10 free throws. expanded its lead to on the floor. With her minute later to make The Lady Panthers 31-25 after three be- out, it hurts us.” it 3-0 before Pinckney- made 16-of-29 free fore pulling away in Sparta cut its deficit ville got on the board throws and Sparta the fourth. to 32-18 at the 3:40 with a Sarah Breslin 11-of-20. Megan Breslin and mark of the third when three-point play. Rushing finished Kiya Hagene each Erianna Henry scored Kenzie Rushing and with eight Pinckney- Pinckneyville defenders Megan Breslin added 10 points for inside. Megan Breslin each ville points. and Kenzie Rushing (23) pressure Sparta’s the Lady Panthers. Pinckneyville then picked up buckets late Amyia Henry dropped Erianna Henry during the first half of the Hagene made all three scored the last nine in the quarter to make in seven points, and Lady Panther victory. of the team’s 3-point- points of the quarter, it 7-3 Pinckneyville Smith added five. ers. The Lady Panthers were 17-of-24 at the Red Bud girls continue strong start, M-C drops a pair free-throw line and Gibault 70 Wesclin 12-of-22. Wes- Chester 63 clin made four 3-point- Destiny Williams Prep girls roundup ers. poured in 28 points The Pinckneyville November 28, but the win avenged a Novem- Lady Yellow Jackets but it was not enough Marissa-Coulterville 32 ber 16 loss to Wesclin could not slow down on the road against Emily Reinneck in its first game of the the Lady Hawks in the the Lady Bearcats, scored a game high season. fourth quarter at home as Trico lost in Black 22 points Novem- Collinsville 60 in a nonconference Diamond Conference ber 27, and the Lady Pinckneyville 56 game. West Division action. Greyhounds stormed Kenzie Rushing Josie Kattenbraker The Pioneers (1-6, out to a big early scored 14 points, and added 13 points for 0-1 BDC) were only lead, en route to a the Lady Panthers Chester, which holds down 14-12 after one Cahokia Conference built a strong first a 3-5 record. quarter, but Christo- Kaskaskia Division quarter lead Novem- Chester led 46-34 af- pher outscored Trico win over the Lady Me- ber 25. ter three quarters, but 26-14 in the second to teors at Marissa. However, Pinckney- Gibault hung 36 points grab a 40-26 lead. The M-C (2-4, 0-1 Ca- ville could not hold on the board in the score reached 53-35 hokia) trailed 24-9 off a charge from Col- fourth to steal the win. going into the fourth. after one quarter and linsville in the fourth Red Bud 31 Bailey Kuhnert and 47-11 at halftime. The quarter. Waterloo 25 Megan Wettig each deficit was 58-23 - go The Lady Panthers Sophie Richards scored seven points ing into the fourth. led 19-9 after eight scored 13 points, in- for the Pioneers. Mor- The Lady Meteors minutes and 33-26 at cluding the 1,000 gan Snider chipped in were paced by eight the half. Pinckney- of her career, and six. points apiece from ville was still ahead grabbed nine re- Trico made 13-of- Hailey Krause and 47-40 going into the bounds November 28, 24 free throws and Macey Schreiber. Emi- fourth, but Collins- and the Lady Musket- Christopher 6-of-13. ly Smith chipped in ville stormed back in eers held off the Bull- The Pioneers were seven points, includ- the final period. dogs at home in non- good on one 3-pointer ing the team’s lone Red Bud senior Sophie Richards scored her Haliegh Kling and conference play. (Wettig) and Christo- 3-pointer. 1,000th career point November 28 against Bella Pasquino each Red Bud (6-1) led pher three. M-C made just 3-of- Waterloo on this made basket. added 10 points for 10-5 after one quarter Vienna 62 11 free throws and the Lady Panthers. and 14-12 at the half. Chester 31 Lebanon 9-of-14. Rein- Kiya Hagene chipped The Lady Musketeer Destiny Williams neck made five of the Red Bud shot just teams were tied at 18 in nine and Megan lead was trimmed to scored 10 points for Lady Greyhound six 29.6 percent from the at the half, but Gibault Breslin eight. 19-18 going into the fi- the Lady Yellow Jack- 3-pointers. field but pulled down went ahead 34-29 go- Turnovers proved nal quarter. ets November 27, but Red Bud 54 32 offensive rebounds. ing into the fourth. to be key, as Pinck- Mackenzie Schweiz- Chester was pounded Valmeyer 26 Juelfs added five The Lady Meteors neyville committed 20 er added six points, by the Lady Eagles Sophie Richards tal- steals. shot just 23.3 percent such miscues. nine rebounds, three early in a Black Dia- lied 18 points, five re- Red Bud led 16-4 af- from the field. The Lady Panthers assists and three mond Conference bounds and five steals ter one quarter and Emily Smith had 10 made three 3-point- steals for the victors. West Division defeat November 21, and 32-6 at the half. The M-C points and three ers and 21-of-30 free Laura Juelfs chipped on the road. the Lady Musketeers lead grew to 48-13 af- steals. Hailey Krause throws. Collinsville in six points and Chester (0-1 BDC) opened their first year ter three quarters. added eight points and knocked down four eight rebounds. Ma- fell 24-2 after eight in the Cahokia Con- Waterloo Gibault 36 eight rebounds. 3-balls and 14-of-20 kenzie Harbaugh led minutes and 40-12 at ference Kaskaskia Marissa-Coulterville 35 Ashlyn Wightman free throws. the team with 11 re- the half. Vienna ex- Division with an easy The third quarter recorded 12 points, Okawville 38 bounds. tended its lead to 58- win at home over the proved to be the dif- eight rebounds and Pinckneyville 17 Red Bud made only 20 after three. Lady Pirates. ference maker Novem- five blocked shots for The Lady Panthers 9-of-22 free throws Josie Kattenbrak- Hope Guebert added ber 21, and the Lady the Lady Hawks. were shut down early and Waterloo 1-of-8. er chipped in eight 10 points for Red Bud Meteors suffered their November 21, and lost The Bulldogs hit two points for the Lady and Makenzie Har- second one-point loss at to the Rockettes in their 3-pointers. Yellow Jackets and baugh seven. Guebert the hands of the Lady RALPH’S second game of the Christopher 61 Reese Chandler six. and Harbaugh each Hawks in less than a SMALL ENGINE REPAIR tournament. Trico 42 Chester made 9-of- made a 3-pointer. week. HUSTLER • TORO Bella Pasquino scored Juhle Prange tallied 12 free throws and Vi- Laura Juelfs led the M-C lost 39-38 to ECHO • INGERSOLL six Lady Panther points 10 points for the Pio- enna 16-of-23. Lady Musketeers with Gibault November 15. ARIENS • GRAVELY and Megan Breslin five. neers November 27, Lebanon 61 10 rebounds. This time around, the 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Panther basketball grabs two wins at Carlyle tourney The Pinckneyville four 3-pointers. Yates Tanner Spihlmann cluding JC Moll with High School boys bas- knocked down the and Dawson Yates 12, Kyle Luke 11 and ketball team is off to Pinckneyville plays other 3-ball. Kyle led four Panthers in Grant Jausel nine. a strong start at the Luke chipped in six double figures, with Spihlmann led the Carlyle Kaskaskian points, and Tanner 13 apiece November team with six re- Classic. Freeburg Thursday Spihlmann led the 25, when they demol- bounds. Moll dished The Panthers team with four re- ished the Cardinals out six assists and picked up a win over A win over the themselves from the bounds. in their first game of Luke four. Woodlawn November Midgets will put Comets in the victory. Pinckneyville shot tournament play. Pinckneyville 25 and Greenville Pinckneyville in the Pinckneyville led 64 percent from the The Panthers made six 3-pointers, November 28 to move championship game 16-15 after one quar- field and was 6-of-7 at gained a 17-7 lead af- including two by to 2-0 at the tourna- Saturday at 7:30. ter before outscoring the free-throw line. ter one quarter and Spihlmann and one ment and 3-0 overall Pinckneyville 64 Greenville 16-3 in the Greenville made 36-20 at the half. from Yates. on the season. Greenville 43 second to go ahead five 3-pointers and Pinckneyville pushed Woodlawn was Pinckneyville JC Moll scored 22 32-18 at the half. The was 0-of-4 at the the advantage to 49- good on four 3-point- will play Freeburg points and Dawson Panthers then led 49- charity stripe. The 28 going into the ers. Thursday, November Yates 19 November 32 after three. Comets turned the fourth. The Panthers were 30 in the Panthers’ 28, and the Panthers Moll dished out ball over 21 times. Eleven different 17-of-26 at the free- final game of pool used a strong second four assists and made Pinckneyville 79 Panthers scored at throw line and the play. quarter to distance three of the team’s Sparta 37 least two points, in- Cardinals 13-of-21. Trico/Murphy tournament roundup M-C boys hoops Murphysboro and quarter and 38-18 at Harrisburg lead their the half. The advan- respective pools af- tage ballooned to 56-29 at Metro-East ter two days at the going into the fourth. The Marissa-Coul- 12 3-pointers. Trico/Murphysboro Jared Meyerhoff terville prep boys M-C made seven prep boys basketball paced Trico with 13 basketball team 3-pointers, including tournament. points, seven in the wrapped up its play three from Bowlby The Red Devils are third quarter. Ryan at the Metro-East Lu- and two by Riggins. 2-0 in the Murphys- Vogt added 10. Gavin theran Tournament The Meteors con- boro Pool. Chester Thies made two with three consecu- nected on 9-of-12 free is 1-0, North Tech 3-pointers and fin- tive losses, includ- throws and Roxana 1-1, Lovejoy 0-1 and ished with six points. ing a 63-60 defeat to 13-of-18. Roosevelt 0-2. The Pioneers were Roxana November 25 Madison 63 The Bulldogs are 2-0 5-of-11 at the charity in the seventh-place Marissa-Coulterville 35 in the Trico Pool. Red stripe and Harrisburg game. No Meteor reached Bud is 1-0, Steeleville 10-of-17. The Meteors lost double figures No- 1-1, Sparta 0-1 and Isaiah Saulsberry led November 21 to even- vember 24. Trico 0-2. three Bulldogs in dou- tual tournament The Trojans were Play resumed ble figure points with champion Alton Mar- led by Cameron Jame- Steeleville’s Owen Gross eyes up Sparta ball Wednesday with 16, including four of quette, 59-32, in the son with 23 points, as handler Carlos Keen November 28 during the Roosevelt at Lovejoy, the team’s 3-balls. quarterfinals. Madison ran away Warrior win over the Bulldogs. Harrisburg against November 27 Results That loss dropped from M-C. Red Bud at Murphys- Harrisburg 64 M-C into the fifth- The Meteors fell be- boro, and Murphys- 8:00 - Trico 1st vs. and Steeleville 25-of- Steeleville 49 place bracket, where hind 18-13 after one boro squaring off Murphysboro 1st 32. The Warriors had the Meteors were quarter and 33-20 with Chester at Mur- November 28 Results Chester 58 their deficit at as a blown out November at the half. Madison physboro. Steeleville 59 North Tech 37 little as three points 24 by Madison, 63-35, stretched its lead to At Trico Wednesday, Sparta 48 Colin Wingerter in the third quarter, sending M-C into the 51-27 going into the the Pioneers played Noah Valleroy scored scored 15 points and but the Bulldogs ul- matchup with Roxa- final eight minutes. Sparta. 14 points, and the War- Keith Kiner 14, and timately pulled away na. Cameron Bowlby Remaining Schedule riors built a big first the Yellow Jackets from Steeleville for a There were 16 led M-C with seven At Trico half lead before hold- picked up a win over win at Murphysboro. teams in the tourna- points. James Inman, November 30 ing off the Bulldogs in North Tech at Trico. Steeleville jumped ment. Logan Jones and Ma- 5:00 - Red Bud vs. the second half for a Chester led 17-8 after out to a 6-0 lead in Marquette beat son McHughes each Sparta win at Trico. one quarter and 40-19 the first quarter but Metro-East, 55-39, for added six. 6:30 - Roosevelt vs. Steeleville was up at the half. The Yellow trailed 16-8 after one the title. The Trojans Chester 13-8 after eight min- Jackets made it 51-27 quarter. The Warri- Piasa Southwest- knocked down eight 8:00 - Trico vs. utes and 41-18 at the going into the fourth. ors cut the score back ern earned third 3-pointers, three by Steeleville half. Sparta cut the Wingerter made to 26-24 going into with a 54-52 vic- Jameson, and held December 1 score to 50-29 going three of Chester’s six the third. Harrisburg tory over Waterloo the Meteors to zero 6:00 - Chester vs. into the fourth before 3-pointers. Ten of Ki- withstood the Steel- Gibault. 3-point field goals. Lovejoy outscoring the War- ner’s points came in eville rally and went In the fifth-place Madison hit 7-of-9 7:30 - Red Bud vs. riors 19-9 in the final the first half. Nick into the fourth with a game, Madison free throws and M-C Steeleville eight minutes. Heffernan added 10 42-33 advantage. edged out Valmeyer, 13-of-22. At Murphysboro Valleroy scored nine points for the Yellow Steeleville’s Owen 65-60. Alton Marquette 59 December 1 of his points in the first Jackets. Gross led all scorers Roxana 63 Marissa-Coulterville 32 6:00 - Harrisburg vs. half. Bradley Mevert Chester made just with 26 points, 14 in Marissa-Coulterville 60 Cameron Bowlby Sparta added 12 Steeleville 4-of-11 free throws and the second quarter. Cameron Bowlby scored 15 Meteor 7:30 - Murphysboro points, including two North Tech 7-of-12. Mel Mulholland added scored 25 points No- points November 21, vs. North Tech 3-pointers, and Owen North Tech was good nine points, includ- vember 25, but it was but the Meteors fell December 2 Gross 10. Mel Mulhol- on two 3-pointers. ing the team’s lone not enough for the to Alton Marquette. 11:00 - North Tech vs. land chipped in nine. Harrisburg 64 3-pointer. Meteors, as the Shells M-C fell behind Lovejoy Jonathan Williams Trico 41 Isaiah Saulsberry placed three scorers 15-7 after one quar- 2:00 - Trico 5th vs. scored 12 points for The Bulldogs forced led three Bulldogs in in double figures, en ter and 34-13 at the Murphysboro 5th Sparta. Rodney Ander- 21 Pioneer turnovers double figures with route to a comeback half. The score was 3:30 - Trico 4th vs. son added seven and and made 10 3-point- 23 points, including win. 50-24 going into the Murphysboro 4th Carlos Keen six. ers, when Harrisburg two of the team’s five M-C led 16-11 after fourth. 5:00 - Trico 3rd vs. Both teams made two rolled over the Pio- 3-pointers. one quarter and 31- Bowlby made three Murphysboro 3rd 3-pointers. neers at Trico. Steeleville made 12- 21 at the half. Roxana 3-pointers and Logan 6:30 - Trico 2nd vs. Sparta was 16-of-29 The Bulldogs gained of-18 free throws and rallied to tie the game Jones (eight points) Murphysboro 2nd at the free-throw line a 20-7 lead after one Harrisburg 11-of-16. at 45 going into the two 3-pointers. fourth before grab- Turnovers plagued bing the lead for the Meteors, as M-C M-C boys fall to Elverado in OT; P’ville wins opener good. had 20 miscues, in- Elverado 62 (OT) points and seven re- West Frankfort 52 conference home win Logan Jones cluding eight from Marissa-Coulterville 58 bounds for the Mete- JC Moll scored 17 over the Redbirds. chipped in 12 Mete- Bowlby. The Meteors were ors, who fell to 1-4 on points, while Tanner The Panthers led or points and Mason The Meteors made unable to slow down the season. Spihlmann came up 36-18 at the half. McHughes nine. Bran- 3-of-8 free throws the Falcon attack No- Cameron Bowlby with 12 points, eight Moll made three don Riggins added six and Marquette 10-of- vember 28, and M-C added 18 points and rebounds and five as- of the team’s seven points. 19. lost on the road in seven assists and sists in his Panther de- 3-pointers. Andrew Beckman Jake Hall scored 20 overtime in a non- Maison McHughes 10 but November 21, and Yates and Jausel fin- led the Roxana attack points for the Explor- conference bout. points. Pinckneyville opened ished with 11 points with 23 points, includ- ers, who made one Logan Jones had 21 Pinckneyville 75 its season with a non- apiece and Luke nine. ing five of the team’s 3-pointer. Red Bud defeats Trico at tournament...From Page 14______starting five out second 3-pointer of the draw some attention,” The lead was cut to there, and we were game from the top of Wilson said. “We didn’t 26-21, but again the gambling and press- the key. do the things we’ve Musketeers answered, ing a little bit. That’s The 6’5 Trico center been working on in scoring four of the last going to happen when was held without an- practice to get him six points, including you’re desperate.” other field goal until the ball. I think what a Ziebold bucket over Early in the game, the fourth quarter, happened, and it hap- Meyerhoff, to give the Trico came out strong however. pens sometimes, is it Musketeers a 30-23 defensively, getting “We knew he could was the first game advantage into the physical with Red Bud shoot it, and we had to of the year, and all fourth. and not allowing the crowd him on the pe- you’ve seen is your Trico shot 41 percent Musketeers to get into rimeter,” Cruser said. JV defense guarding from the field but just their offensive sets. “The first one we ran you, so we were kind 35 percent after the The Musketeers at- into a screen, and on of shell-shocked. first quarter. tempted just three the other one, he got “We were kind of go- Red Bud also limited field goals in the first a clean look. The big ing through the mo- the Pioneers’ second four minutes of the thing was making tions and not really chances, holding Trico game and turned the sure to get out and thinking about what to just three offensive ball over three times. guard him even if we we should be doing. rebounds, all in the The aggressive de- had to switch out. We (Meyerhoff) didn’t second half. fense, however, led got that fixed.” touch the ball near “You can always to some foul trouble, The Pioneers led 10-7 enough. We didn’t even guard on defense and as the Pioneers were after the first quar- look at him half the always block for re- whistled for five ter, when Myers drove time. That’s a prob- bounds,” Cruser said. fouls just over half- from the right elbow lem.” “You may not be able way through the first to score with two sec- Red Bud took advan- to make shots, and we quarter, and Red Bud onds on the clock. tage in the second struggled from the was shooting bonus Meyerhoff then made quarter and grabbed foul line tonight; but free throws early in two free throws to its first lead of the no matter what, you the second. open the second quar- night at the 5:08 mark, should be able to go “I thought we did a ter, but the Trico of- when Ziebold hit a down and defend your very good job with the fense dropped off af- pair of free throws. basket. defensive stuff we’ve ter that and managed The Musketeers “That’s our backbone been working on, only five points in the stretched their lead to of what we’re going but we just couldn’t quarter. five, 19-14, later in the to be able to do. We’ll keep our hands off The Pioneers turned period, when Ziebold have to do that every them,” Wilson said. the ball over 20 times pulled up in the lane game to keep us in Red Bud’s Alex Birchler elevates for a shot “They were fouls, but in the contest, and for a short jumper that the game and give us over Trico’s Seth Myers November 27 in the they were little hand the Red Bud defense he knocked down. a chance to win late.” Musketeer win. checks. We have to was able to limit Leading 20-15 at the Red Bud scored 10 have the discipline to Meyerhoff’s touches half, it was more of the second-chance points fourth quarter. Birkner and Blake keep our hands off.” throughout the game. same in the third quar- to Trico’s four. They connected on Cowell each chipped Trico led 6-2 with “(Meyerhoff) doesn’t ter, when the Musket- The Musketeers only 15-of-28 free in six Red Bud points. 3:09 to play in the have to score all the eers opened the period made 50 percent of throws. Trico made Carter Naile and opening quarter af- points, but he has to on a 6-2 spurt to make their field goals, in- 8-of-13 at the charity Nick Compton scored ter Meyerhoff hit his touch the ball and it 26-17. cluding 6-of-7 in the stripe. six apiece for Trico. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 30, 2017 PAGE 17 Matt Myers inducted into Illinois USSSA Hall of Fame By Dan Zobel career,” Myers said. “I tablished in 1994 and Restaurant. at-bat. Legendary Major still have that softball held its first induction He then played 12 “The umpire called League Baseball play- in my collection.” ceremony in 1996. years with the Hecker a dead ball after I hit ers Ted Williams and Myers’ playing ca- Raised on a farm Loggers, which was a the first home run,” Mickey Cochrane are reer ended in the late in southern Illinois, southern Illinois pow- Myers said. “I think the only two MLB Hall 1980s after over 20 Myers said he spent erhouse team during it was because the of Fame ball players years of playing ball. hours throwing a ball the 1970s and 80s. runner on base left to hit a home run in The right-center in the air and catch- The Loggers played the bag before the their final bat. fielder held a career ing it. in USSSA divisional pitch. On the very While long-time batting average of To practice his pow- and world tourna- next pitch, I hit anoth- slow pitch softball .590 and clubbed over erful swing, he trans- ments every year from er home run even fur- star Matt Myers of 600 home runs. formed a chicken 1975 to 1982, finishing ther than the first.” New Athens might He was one of nine house roof into a pitch- in the top five several Myers credits his Matt Myers not be on their level, people earlier this ing machine by rolling times. They competed accomplishments he will forever be able month to be honored a Wiffle ball down the in league play in Red over the years to the to claim a similar feat at the hall of fame play ball since you roof and hitting the Bud, Hecker, Waterloo support given to him after being inducted banquet in Rockford. were a kid, to get ball against the wall and Pevely, Missouri. by his mother in his November 4 into the “It was quite hum- something like this is as it came off the roof. One other memory early playing years, Illinois USSSA Hall of bling,” Myers said. a great honor.” Myers began his play- that has stood out to his wife Penny, his Fame for softball. “When you’re in some- Myers is now one of ing career for the New him through the years family, Logger coach “I hit a home run in thing this long and 178 people in the hall Athens Cubs, Joe Poe’s was the time he hit Rich Kaiser and team- the last at-bat of my have always loved to of fame, which was es- Tavern and Gordon’s two home runs in one mates. Pinckneyville wrestling brings back experience The Pinckneyville tional wrestlers. Jer- Kreger, Zach Martin High School wrestling emy Opp wrestled at and Brevin Teel. team opened its season 220 pounds and Blaine Varsity Schedule with a match Novem- Riley at 152 as juniors 12/2 at Litchfield ber 21 at Centralia and and Ryder Parson at 12/5 at Harrisburg November 28 at West 120 as a freshman. 12/9 at Benton Frankfort. The Panthers lost 12/13 at Marion Last season, senior Grant Murphy to grad- 12/29 at Argenta- Jordan Koester ad- uation. Murphy wres- Oreana vanced to state as a tled at 170 pounds at 1/3 at Carmi-White junior in the 145-pound sectionals. County division. Other wrestlers 1/6 at Mt. Olive Koester finished 32- Pinckneyville will have 1/9 vs. Benton 12 overall, though he this year are Andrew 1/13 East Alton-Wood did not win a match at Stevers, Emilee Baker, River Duals state. He placed second Noah Conner, James 1/20 Rochester Invita- at the Vandalia Sec- Lamar, Will Smith, tional tional. Deacon Bradley, Chris 1/23 vs. Carterville Trico’s Thies signs for baseball Pinckneyville had a David, Barrett Denny, 1/26-27 at Litchfield Trico Pioneer senior Gavin Thies signed his letter of intent November number of other sec- Wyatt Gale, Hudson 1/31 vs. Sparta 27 to play baseball at Kaskaskia College in Centralia. “It’s a big stress relief,” Thies said. “It was definitely the best offer I had gotten.” Kaskaskia coach Mitch Koester said Thies will make an impact right away on the pitching staff and could compete for innings against Great Rivers Athletic Conference opponents. “Our pitching coach went down and watched (Thies) pitch this summer and really liked what he had to offer,” Koester said. “He has a quick arm and throws strikes. He has great potential.” Pictured from left in the front row are Thies’ father Bucky, Thies and his mother Kerry. Back row: Kaskaskia coach Mitch Koester, Trico athletic director Drew Pettit, Thies’ brother Garret and Trico coach Jason Huseman.

First hole in one Don Secrist, 73, of Du Quoin knocked home the first hole in one of Sparta cross country awards his career November 28 at Pyramid Oaks Golf Course. Secrist has The Sparta High School cross country team recently handed out been playing golf for four years. He nailed his memorable shot on awards. Standout Bulldog runners Carly Carril and Isaac Sinn the 140-yard sixth hole. The feat was witnessed by LeRoy Feltmeyer were named their teams’ most valuable runners. The duo was and Glenn Myers. From left are Feltmeyer, Secrist and Myers. also recently selected to the Southern Illinois Coaches Association all-south team.

Steeleville volleyball awards After a historic season on the court, including regional and sectional Pinckneyville football awards titles and an Elite Eight berth, the Steeleville High School volleyball The Pinckneyville High School football team recently held its team held its awards banquet November 21. Above from left are awards banquet. While the varsity finished 0-9 in coach Tod junior varsity award winners Ashleigh Stegmann, passing award, Rushing’s first year back leading the program, the junior match record for digs; Lyndsey Stevens, match record for service varsity and freshman teams were 3-5. From left are Panther points; Lexi Renner, serving award; Faith Renner, hitting award; Alli award winners Chase Witbracht, coach’s award; Colton Kling, Wagner, setting award; Kelsey Cowan, blocking award; and Savannah leadership award; Alex Bechtel, outstanding scout team player; Kumke, most improved. Below are varsity players Chloe Gordon, Bradley Kurtz, most improved; Tyler Rice, most valuable all-conference, all-south, defensive and Warrior awards; Mackenzie defensive back; Ryan Brueggemann, most valuable offensive Pim, setting award; Sydney Hood, academic award; Karley Kothe, back; Jeremy Opp, most valuable defensive lineman, and Chase all-conference, all-south, hitting and blocking awards; AnnaBeth Fulkerson, most valuable offensive lineman and overall most Batson, all-conference, all-south, serving award; Lexi Middendorf, valuable player. passing award; and Aspen Bixby, most improved. All-south XC...From Page 14______Du Quoin’s Gabrielle Alongi named first team

south second team were senior Andrea Lopez of Du Quoin and juniors Maddie Quant of Salem and Abby Riechmann of Okawville. First team honors went to seniors Made- lyn Tepe of Okawville, Chloe Phillips of Salem and Jaylyn Bower of Nashville, sophomores Amelia McLain of Benton, Gabrielle Alongi of Du Quoin and Payton Dixon of Carmi and freshman Ansley Bai- ley of Massac County. Nashville coach Jean Orr was named coach of the year. Jessica Kattenbraker Page 18 County Journal | november 30, 2017 obituaries society LARRY HARTMAN the vines. The cranber- moderate levels of vita- Anna Heinz passed ry is related to blueber- min C, dietary fiber and away. She was survived Larry Hartman, 72, ries and huckleberries. manganese. About 95 by daughter Mrs. John of Steeleville, died at In North America, the percent of cranberries Hemmen. 12:03 a.m. Monday, Evansville Native Americans were are processed and used The Evansville High November 27, 2017 at the first to use cranber- to make cranberry juice School basketball team Memorial Hospital in News By Eloise Kueker ries as food. They also and sauce. defeated Valmeyer 16-3 Chester. 449-2043 used them for medicine At one teaspoon of sug- and Red Bud 32-20. He was born Decem- and dye. ar per ounce, cranberry Joseph C. Pautler and ber 17, 1944 in Sparta One of my favorite Today, they are a ma- juice cocktail is more Helen Sheldon were to Cleophas “Dick” and foods for the holidays is jor commercial crop in highly sweetened than married. Elvera Knipping Hart- cranberry sauce. I like the U.S. states of Mas- even soda drinks and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo man. the whole cranberry sachusetts, New Jersey, it has been linked to Rabe became the par- He married Shirley sauce as well as the Oregon, Washington obesity. ents of a daughter No- Eggemeyer November jellied version. Some- and Wisconsin. Wis- Happy birthday to vember 24. 19, 1968 in Walsh. She times it is hard to find consin holds the title Monica Valleroy and A little girl was born survives. in the stores, especially of being the leading Father Jerry Bleem. to Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Larry was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the summer months. producer in the U.S. The EAC Eagles will Veath December 6. during the Vietnam Conflict. Cranberries belong to Cranberries are plant- travel to Prairie du Mr. and Mrs. Fred He was retired from Egyptian Electric Company a group of evergreen ed in bogs. The topsoil Rocher December 7. Schicker were the in Steeleville. dwarf shrubs or trail- is scraped off; the area Then December 14 they proud parents of a son Larry was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran ing vines. The vines is filled with sand, and will host St. John the born December 11. Church in Steeleville, BBK American Legion Post are about 7 feet long the vines are planted in Baptist Red Bud. They A son was born to Mr. 480 in Steeleville, Kaskaskia VFW Post 3553 in but only 2 to 8 inches the sand. The bogs are will finish out 2017 De- and Mrs. Paul Voss De- Chester, a former member of the Steeleville Fire high. The bees play an not filled with water cember 18 at St. Libory. cember 12. Department and an active Ducks Unlimited mem- important role in pol- until autumn to get All games begin at 6. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond ber of the Steeleville chapter. linating the little pink ready for harvesting. Evansville Enterprise Stone welcomed their He was an avid hunter and fisherman. flowers that grow on Raw cranberries have December 16, 1938 baby boy December 12. Larry is also survived by sisters-in-law Agatha Rheinhardt of Baldwin and Barbara Runge of Evansville, two nieces, two nephews, great-nieces Matthew, Nicole, Elo- and great-nephews. die and Daxton. Carlo, He was preceded in death by his parents. Sparta senior site Keagen, Sebastian and Visitation is at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Coulterville Elodie spent the night. Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. and and Swanwick On Saturday, David Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services will follow, activities, menu and I had lunch with with Rev. William F. Engfehr III officiating. Burial my cousins Annette and TUESDAY: Potato stro- ByNews Diana Cole will be in the church cemetery. Activities Rob Draves of Chester. December 4-8 ganoff, Harvard beets, 758-2880 Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is in charge Matthew, Elodie, Dax- MONDAY: Ornament lima beans. of arrangements. ton and Sebastian were making at 9:15. Ex- WEDNESDAY: Chili, Congratulations to Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran there, as well. ercise at 10. Bingo w/ grilled cheese, lettuce LaDonna Kohlhaas and School. David and I visited Linda at 12:30. salad, vanilla pudding. Steve Estes on the birth Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. with our daughter Mi- TUESDAY: Music with THURSDAY: Pork of their daughter Char- chelle and her fam- Doug at 10. Art class steak, baked potato, lotte, who was born ily. We did some shop- MARY ANN MILES at 12:30. baked beans, cake. Sunday morning. She is ping while in Fairview Mary Ann Miles, 82, WEDNESDAY: Exercise FRIDAY: Egg/cheese the granddaughter of Heights. of Sparta, died Thurs- at 10. Finding your get casserole, sausage Bill Kohlhaas of Coul- Coulterville VFW and day, November 16, up & go by Susan Sloop links, blueberry muf- terville. auxiliary members, 2017 at Three Springs at 1. fins. David and I hosted this is last call to make Lodge in Chester. THURSDAY: Chorus Prices: Seniors $4, Thanksgiving dinner reservations for the She was born Novem- at 10. others and carry-outs Thursday. Our guests December 16 Christmas ber 24, 1934 in Sparta FRIDAY: Exercise at $6, home-delivered were Bobby Keller of party. Call 758-9009 by to William and Rachel 10. Bingo w/Sharon at $4.25. Coulterville, Richard December 1. Boyd Robertson. 12:30. Hours: Monday- Steele of Sparta, Mark The 14th District VOD and Emma Steele of She and Roland Miles Thursday 8-3, Friday & Patriot Pen Banquet Menu Pinckneyville, Daniel, Sr. were united in mar- MONDAY: Country 8-2. Meal hours 11:30- is coming up December Nikki Grein and Kaylie riage August 20, 1955 fried steak, whipped noon. 2 at the VFW. Doors Grein of St. Mary, Mis- in Sparta. He preceded potatoes, gravy, Mexi- Clothing store: 9-3. open at 5 and dinner souri, Matthew and Ni- her in death October calli corn, biscuit, ap- For more informa- is at 6. cole, Elodie and Daxton 3, 1997. plesauce. tion, call 443-4020. Information to pro- Mary was a member Stewart of Campbell vide: Your post or aux. of Westminster Presby- Hill and Jim Cole of number and how many terian Church, Garden Houston, Texas. will be attending. We Club, Oakdale Horse and Saddle Club, various S’ville senior site On Friday, our grand- know that we will have card clubs, Women’s Club, Model T Ford Club, sons Keagen and Se- another great banquet, Christian Women’s Association, widow’s group bastian and their dad but your help is needed and the Red Hatter Club. activities, menu Carlo came to visit. We with timely reserva- had supper at Lollie’s tions and payment the She was a mentor at Sparta schools and an avid fruit cocktail. Activities in Percy with Jim Cole, night of banquet. reader. WEDNESDAY: Pork Mary is survived by children Catherine (Fred) December 4-8 MONDAY: Bingo at 10. roast, mashed pota- Wright, Kimberly (Dennis) Harms, Carol (Brian) toes, mixed vegetables, Carlson, Roland (Kathy) Miles Jr. and Rob (Di- TUESDAY: Advisory board meeting at noon. sliced pears. ann) Miles, grandchildren Jennifer (Pete) Kiser, THURSDAY: Beef/noo- Thank You Rachel (Eric) Neumann, Chris Carlson, Ashley WEDNESDAY: Bingo dles, creamed corn, (Brandon) Mitchell, Sarah, Boyd, Mabry and Bri- at 10. black-eyed pea salad, We want to express our sincere gratitude ley Miles and five great-grandchildren. THURSDAY: Wii prac- mandarin oranges. to all our friends & family who sent cards Mary was also preceded in death by her parents. tice at 10. FRIDAY: Beef roast, Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. & gifts on the occasion of our 60th mashed potatoes, December 3, 2017 at Westminster Presbyterian Card club at 12:30. wedding anniversary. We are really glazed carrots, cran- Church in Sparta. humbled by your kindness. McDaniel & Lee Funeral Home in Sparta is in Menu berries, pineapple charge of arrangements. MONDAY: Ham/beans, sheet cake. Memorials may be given to the Sparta Public broccoli salad, fruit Hours: 8:30 a.m. to Library. cocktail, cornbread. 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com. TUESDAY: Polish sau- Call 965-3134 extension sage/sauerkraut, broc- 5 by 9:30 a.m. to make a reservation. DANIEL C. FLOWERS coli, mashed potatoes, Daniel C. Flowers, 59, of Red Bud, formerly of Murphysboro, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Novem- Chester senior site ber 25, 2017 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava, salad, green beans, with Rev. Bill Stoklosa officiating. Burial was in Activities December 5-8 cheesecake/cherries. Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro. WEDNESDAY: BBQ Memorials may be made to American Cancer TUESDAY: Country Rhythm Aces at 10. chicken, potato salad, Society. baked beans, fruit Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. WEDNESDAY: Bingo by Cedarhurst at 10. crisp. Nutrition education THURSDAY: Roast beef, mashed pota- KENNETH E. WILSON by Stephanie from Red Bud Home Care at toes, gravy, broccoli, Kenneth E. Wilson, 86, of Sparta, died Monday, apple pie. November 20, 2017 in Aviston, Illinois. 11. Nickel bingo after lunch. FRIDAY: Liver/onions He will be laid to rest with a private graveside or salisbury steak, service at Union Cemetery in Sparta. THURSDAY: Quilt- ing at 8:30. Diabetes whipped potatoes, Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is in gravy, creamed corn, charge of arrangements. conversation map by Chester hospital at 10. fruit. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Prices at center $4, Research Hospital. FRIDAY. Big bingo at 10. home-delivered $4.25. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Lunch is served at Holiday Gift Cards Menu 11:30. Call 826-5108 TUESDAY: Beef stew, by 9 to make a reser- DAVID H. DILL cornbread, lettuce vation. David H. Dill, 98, of Sparta, died Tuesday, No- Gift vember 28, 2017 at his residence. Card There will be no services McDaniel & Lee Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of arrangements. If You WON Memorials may be given to the Randolph County The Game Of Humane Society. Sign the guestbook at mcdanielfh.com. WACK - A - DEER ... 903 S. St. Louis St. • Rte. 4 South • Sparta, Illinois onument ales Reloadable M S In Any Amount! 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County Journal | november 30, 2017 Page 19 coming events ADVANCE NOTICE Saturday, Dec. 9 Fertile Soil 33RD ANNUAL & TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE Music By: Delta Bluestone Dire Wolf Winter Consignment Sale Starts At 8pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Beginning 9am 7:30-11:30PM Saturday, Dec. 2 • Plan Now To Consign Your Tractors, Marion Legion Combines, Tillage, Kim, Olivia, Dave, Janine, Lil, Check out Fertile Soil on Facebook or at www.fertilesoil.yolasite.com Phil & Any Others For booking information call (618) 317-4409 or email [email protected] Hay & Construction Equipment, Trucks & Trailers MY DAD’S PLACE 11875 ST RTE 154 • EDEN Canning Auction Facility AKA GARDEN OF EDEN Evansville Knights Of Columbus 2049 Business Hwy. 13, Murphysboro 303 Broad Street • Evansville • 853-2616 We Will Accept Consignments Through Thursday, Nov. 30 Listing & Photos Will Be On Website Soon For Color Photos & Complete Listing, Check Out Our Website FISH FRY www.canningauctions.com Or auctionzip.com/ID #24473 Buffet TO CONSIGN FRIDAY, DEC. 1 PLEASE CALL NO David 618-521-8601 CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE Serving 4:30pm - 8:00pm Blake 618-713-0222 “A Professional Marketing Method” Office 618-684-2331 By The Plate, Sandwich, or 4 Kinds Of Fish, Chicken Strips & 7 Sides By The Pound. 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Pinckneyville Jr. High Gym • 8:30am-2pm Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662 COMING EVENTS SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 SHOT SPECIALS Fish Fry 8:30PM-12:30AM Donations Accepted Every Friday No Cover Charge For Angel Tree New Hours OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Must Be 21 Or Older 4:30-7:30pm Cod • BluegillWhole • Shrimp Catfish • Catfish • Cod DINNERSBluegill • Shrimp Queen Of

DinnerDine In s Public Or $ 00 Last Tickets Sold At 7pm Welcome Choice of Hearts Employee Christmas Party Carry-Out Two Sides Progressive Aerie $ Saturday, Dec. 9 Sparta Eagles8 3059 Social Hour 5pm • Appetizers 6pm 112 E. Main • Sparta • 443-4011 Jackpot 430,200 No Charge For Current Employees & Retirees. Drawing Thursday, Nov. 30 • 8pm $5 For Guests Pay At The Door Live Video 50/50 Drawings Attendance Prizes • 50/50 Raffle 30 Cards UGLY SWEATER CONTEST Poker & Slots Left! c Must have wristband to enter large hall. Large hall limited Musi By: to 400 occupants. Must be 21 or older to enter Legion. 7pm Scattergun Jack Sat., 9:00am to 4:00pm Sun., 9:00am to 3:00pm FISH FRY Chester Eagles FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 4-8PM SMALL HALL $ FREE PARKING new vendors Welcome 11/Person DINE-IN OR & ADMISSION Call 618-830-7552 ALSO SERVING CHICKEN STRIPS! CARRY-OUT For up-to-date news and4-8PM online

NEW YEAR’S EVE subscriptoins check us out at DINNER & DANCE PARTY Featuring St. Clair Co. Event Center Scattergun Jack 1550 E. State Route 15, Belleville, IL 62221 (JuSt eaSt oF eCKertS) American Legion countyjournal.org B.B.K. Post 480 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362 Page 20 County Journal | november 30, 2017 Christmas on the River has full Senior citizens schedule of events this weekend invited to lunch Marissa and Lenz- The 29th annual to 6:30. Tickets are $10 12:30 p.m. burg senior citizens Christmas on the River and can be purchased The meal costs $3. are invited to have celebration in Chester at St. Mary’s Catholic Make reservations lunch at the Marissa will be this weekend. Lighted parade is School. by Friday, Decem- High School Thurs- Friday, December 1 The one-mile Jingle ber 1 by calling 295- day, December 7 at The tree lighting cer- December 2 at 7 p.m. Bell Fun Run is at 6 2393. emony, including mu- right before the pa- sic and a blessing, will rade. The run starts in signify the beginning from 9 to 5 and Decem- dor fair and food sale front of city hall. There of the event. The tree ber 3 from 10 to 3. from 9 to 3 at the Moose will also be a quarter- will be lit at 6 p.m. in The library will Lodge. mile Santa Shuffle. Study claims that Gazebo Park. present an historical Peace Lutheran The lighted parade Santa’s Village will be Christmas program Church’s open house, starts at the high school near Memorial Park. December 1 from 10 to Christmas village and at 7 and makes its way Randolph credit Carriage rides will be 5 and December 2 from soup tasting is from to Santa’s Village. available from 6 to 9. 9 to 1. 9 to 4 and will have First Presbyterian The road through Ev- The Randolph County Christmas trees dis- Church will provide card debt is low ergreen Cemetery will Museum and Archives played at the altar. hot chocolate at the vil- According to a com- per capita credit card be lined with signs of open house will be De- St. John School will lage after the parade. pany known as Smart- debts compared to in- remembrance. cember 2 from 10 to 3 have its bazaar from 9 Sunday, December 3 Asset, Randolph County come and net wealth in St. Mary’s PTO will and December 3 from to 4, with a hot lunch There will be a gin- has some pretty respon- each county. host a fried chicken noon to 3. at 10:30. gerbread house work- sible credit card holders. The average credit dinner December 1 at Saturday, December 2 The Stone Cottage’s shop at the Manor at Randolph ranks at card debt in Randolph the KC from 4:30 to Santa Claus will ar- open house is from 10 Craig Farms from 1 fourth in the state for County was listed at 7:30. rive in Chester at 10 to 2. to 3. The event is free card holders with the $1,611, which is 7 per- The craft and ven- down the Mississippi The Friends of the Co- to children 12 and un- least amount of credit cent of average income dor fair will be at River on a barge. He hen House will sponsor der. Projects must be card debt. and 5.4 percent of aver- the American Legion will visit with children the quilt tour from 10 to started by 2:30. The study examined age wealth. and Randolph County at the Boat Club. 5 at the Cohen House. For more informa- Courthouse December 1 The Women of the The Holiday Home tion, go to chesterill. from 5 to 9, December 2 Moose will host a ven- Tour will be from 2:30 com. Organic grain COSLHS students serve community meeting in Ava Farmers, brew- equipment and imple- Community service ers and bakers will ments they’ve used and leadership are big gather to learn about and offer tips about elements of what is growing and selling grain varieties. taught at Christ Our organic grain crops Marika Josephson Savior Lutheran High at a Small Grains of Scratch Brewing School in Evansville. Field Day Sunday, will discuss their Two students have December 3 from 1 plan to incorporate recently shown those to 3 p.m. at Scratch local grains in their characteristics through Brewing Company, brewing process and their actions in serving 264 Thompson Road, for milling flours for the community. southeast of Ava. baked goods. Senior Miriam Hall Steve Buxton and To attend, register at volunteers as a librar- Will Glazik will share fwsoil.org/FieldDays ian at Christ Lutheran their experiences or call 370-3287. School in Jacob when growing organic A $10 donation is sug- she is not in school at grain crops, discuss gested. COSLHS. In her duties, Hall encourages reading by talking with the students about their Ava TIF Joint Review favorite books and reading aloud to them. Board meeting set She also works to pur- chase new books for Ava will hold its Tax It will be held at the the school library and Increment Financing city hall starting at 6 encourages students Joint Review Board p.m. to check out the new meeting Monday, De- The public is welcome books. cember 11. to attend. Above, Victor Rahlfs, Another COSLHS stu- left, is honored dent, sophomore Victor during a ceremony Rahlfs, recently com- for completing his NOW THAT YOU’RE LOOKING pleted his Eagle Scout Eagle Scout project project by building a of building a firepit NOT PICK UP YOUR firepit and sitting area at Christ Our Savior on the COSLHS campus. PHONE AND SUBSCRIBE Lutheran High School The area will be used Why? in Evansville. At right, TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER for outdoor classroom Miriam Hall shows activities and a recrea- a book to students tion area for school and at Christ Lutheran community events. School in Jacob. County Journal Last weekend, Rahlfs’ Court of Honor cer- emony was held at the firepit. Reaching Over 7,500 Homes Marissa’s 150 grand finale celebration is set Online Or In The Mail The Marissa Sesquicentennial at the Macke Senior Center. The town residents. The names will www.countyjournal.org Committee will hold it 150th supper begins at 6 p.m. be drawn from Marissa Water- year grand finale Tuesday, De- During the meal, at 7 p.m., Works customers. Residents cember 12 with a soup supper 150 prizes will be awarded to need not be present to win. 618.497.8272

CoultervilleANNUALANNUAL STATEMENTSTATEMENT Community OFOF AFFAIRSAFFAIRS SUMMARYSUMMARY FORFOR FISCALFISCAL YEARYEAR School ENDINGENDING JUNEJUNE 30,30, 20172017 District TheAnnual summary must be published Statement in the local newspaper. Of Affairs For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 CopiesCopies ofof thethe detaileddetailed AnnualAnnual StatementStatement ofof AffairsAffairs forfor thethe FiscalFiscal YearYear EndingEnding JuneJune 30,30, 20172017 willwill bebe availableavailable forfor publicpublic inspectioninspection inin thethe schoolschool district/jointdistrict/joint agreementagreement administrativeadministrative officeoffice byby DecemberDecember 1,1, annually.annually. IndividualsIndividuals wantingwanting toto reviewreview thisthis AnnualAnnual Statement of Affairs should contact:

Coulterville CUSD 1 101 West Grant Street 618-758-2881 7:30 - 3:30 School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours

Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017,, willwill bebe postedposted onon thethe IllinoisIllinois StateState BoardBoard ofof Education'sEducation's website@website@ www.isbe.net.www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: TheThe followingfollowing isis thethe AnnualAnnual StatementStatement ofof AffairsAffairs SummarySummary thatthat isis requiredrequired toto bebe publishedpublished byby thethe schoolschool district/jointdistrict/joint agreementagreement forfor thethe pastpast fiscalfiscal year.year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2017 Municipal Operations & Fire Prevention & Educational Debt Services Transportation Retirement/Social Capital Projects Working Cash Tort Maintenance Safety Security Local Sources 1000 511,051 75,615 46,867 30,274 59,192 132,532 8,722 93,391 7,573 Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to 2000 Another District 0 0 0 0 State Sources 3000 1,101,565 0 0 41,993 0 0 0 0 0 Federal Sources 4000 202,565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 1,815,181 75,615 46,867 72,267 59,192 132,532 8,722 93,391 7,573 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 1,748,514 58,740 45,010 74,426 61,175 136,362 83,636 0 Other Sources/Uses of Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Changes in Fund Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2017 66,667 16,875 1,857 (2,159) (1,983) (3,830) 8,722 9,755 7,573

GROSS PAYMENTS $25,000-$39,999 $40,000-$59,999 WATT, SUSAN PERSONNEL WEIR, PAULA FOR CERTIFICATED CARTER, KAREN COOPER, MICHELLE WOLF, TRACY Salary Range: WRIGHT, ANGIE PERSONNEL HILL, CYNTHIA CARAKER, BECKY Less Than $25,000 Salary Range: MAYNARD, SARA DALE, KATHRYN Salary Range: CAMPBELL, KATHRYN $25,000-$39,999 Salary Range: $60,000-$89,999 HORMAN, ERIN COKE, BRAD Less Than $25,000 LONG, MATT DYSON, JENNY SCHOMAKER, SARAH ECKART, LINDSAY ALBERS, KAREN KEMPFER, BRENDA ADAMS, DENISE Salary Range: WORKS, MOLLY RUSHING, GREG LEHMAN, LESLIE KOESTER, JODI CLOUSE, SARAH $40,000-$59,999 YOUNG, SUE SCHNOEKER, TIM TAYLOR, BRANDON SCHLESINGER, TAMMI RUPPERT, CONNIE KOHRING, SUSAN TAYLOR, PHIL SCHUETZ, KATHLEEN GROSS PAYMENTS KEMPFER, ROBERT Salary Range: TURNER, TEENA TITE, ALICIA Salary Range: FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION AGGREGATE AMOUNT

B & J PEERLESS SUPPLY 9,698 GREAT CIRCLE 40,135 NEXTERA ENERGY SERVICES 18,615 SPECIALIZED DATA SYSTEMS 10,260 BIG DAWG DISPOSAL 2,580 HAIER PLUMBING & HEATING INC. 24,500 PEARSON 18,392 SUPPLYWORKS 6,365 BRADLEY’S PAINTING 8,500 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO. 10,476 PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY 7,155 US FOODS 25,141 CAREER CENTER SOUTHERN IL 4,691 HURST-ROSCHE INC. 5,300 PSIC 22,772 WILLIAMS A/C 22,925 COMMON GOAL SYSTEM INC. 4,395 ISBA 2,953 REGIONS COMMERCIAL BANKCARD 5,505 XEROX 2,710 CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY 4,374 ILLINI ASPHALT CORP 6,692 RENAISSANCE LEARNING 4,837 ZWEIGART BUS SERVICE 5,569 CONTINUM TECHNOLOGY 3,017 KANSAS STATE UNIV. 6,000 SALSBURY INDUSTRIES 4,650 FIRST STATE BANK CAMPBELL HILL 45,031 MARISSA CUSD 40 85,431 SCHEFFEL BOYLE 6,800 GOV CONNECTIONS 22,471 MCGRAW HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION 3,863 SIMPLEXGRINNEL LP 47,750 County Journal | November 30, 2017 Page 21

Quilt Holiday Grand Illumination Tour Cohen Home Home Chester Square Gazebo Saturday Tour Friday, Dec. 1 • 6pm 10am-5pm Saturday 2:30-6:30pm Craft & Vendor Visit With Santa Sale Moose Friday...5pm-9pm And Mrs. Claus Sat....9am-5pm Lodge Santa’s Village...Friday...6:30-9pm • Boat Club...Saturday...10am-Noon Sun....10am-3pm Vendor Santa’s Village Sale Jingle Bell Fun Run Friday...6pm-9pm Sat....9am-3pm Saturday 6pm Saturday...After Parade-9pm Stone Church Activities St. Mary’s Catholic School Cottage Friday 4:30-7pm Lighted Parade PTO Chicken Fry Open PTO Christmas Trivia Night-7PM House Saturday...7pm (gym doors open at 6pm) Sat....10am-2pm First Presbyterian Church Saturday 6pm-9pm Evergreen Cemetery Memory Beads | Jewerly | Clothing Refreshements at Santa’s Village

Open Signs Of Late This St. John Lutheran School Weekend! Saturday 9am-4pm Remembrance PTL Bazaar - Gifts & Crafts Sale Fri., Sat, & Sun Magnolia Memories Hot Lunch (Parish Hall) 10:30am Making Memories Last Forever Dusk To Dawn Peace Lutheran Church 1220 Swanwick Street • Chester • 826-7199 Saturday 9am-4pm Bev Allison & Carol Allison Open House Support Your Local Retailers T-Shirts Christmas Ornaments During Great Stocking Stuffers Christmas On Christmas Gifts The River! Christmas On The River Hours: Pechacek Fri. 9:30am-5pm • Sat. 10am-3pm • Sun. Noon-3pm -McClure SPINACH CAN COLLECTIBLES Funeral Home 1001 State Street • Chester • 826-4567 www.popeyethesailor.com

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classifieds17-082763 property. FOR RENT FOR SALE LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE The judgment amount was $89,308.87. 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Prospective purchasers are admonished FOR RENT IN SPARTA: FOR SALE: Built-Mor RANDOLPH COUNTY to check the court file and title records to 2 & 3-bedroom mobile Buildings. 24x40, $8,835; STATE OF ILLINOIS homes in park. Also 30x50, $12,873; 40x60, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CHESTER, ILLINOIS verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE mobile home lots in park. $19,472; 50x70, $28,806 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE Private mobile home lots Erected, choice of colors. RANDOLPH COUNTY -vs- THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION for sale. Call Ronnie 732-8704 or 237-0792 or FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SPARTA, A banking RANINEY REDNOUR A/K/A FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER Johnson. 618-443-3325. go to builtmorbuildings. RANINEY L. REDNOUR; DEFENDANTS OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ...... 0-x-xB com. corporation organized and existing under the ONE OR TWO-BED- ...... 0-x-x laws of the United States of America, Plaintiff 17 CH 27 SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS ROOM APARTMENTS FOR SALE: Oak & vs. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. FOR RENT: Month-to- Hickory firewood. No. 17-CH-62 Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to For Bid Amount contact: month tenancy, utilities Delivery available. Call JAIME WILSON, ADRIENNE WILSON, a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter Sale Clerk provided. No pets. Jordan at 618-318-1679. UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD on September 19, 2017; Sheriff, 200 W. Buena Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Waterloo, 618-340-2090 ...... 1-1-5 Vista, Chester, IL 62233, will on January 2, 2018 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 or 618-939-7184. MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY CLAIMANTS, Defendants ...... 0-x-x MEANS MAXIMUM NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE at 9:00 AM, at Randolph County Courthouse, Bannockburn, IL 60015 FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed SAVINGS ON HEATING .The requisite Affidavit for Publication having One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, sell to the [email protected] mobile home. Steeleville BILLS: Central Boiler been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, highest bidder for cash ten percent (10%) at the (847) 291-1717 Mobile Home Park. $360/ certified Outdoor Wood JAIME WILSON, ADRIENNE WILSON, ALL time of sale and the balance within twenty-four THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, mo. No pets. 573-721- Furnace. Call today! (24) hours, the following described premises AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL 5710. Slover Outdoor Heating UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD ...... 0-x-x 618-496-3285. CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled situated in Randolph County, Illinois. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE FOR RENT: Newly ...... 0-12-14 suit, that said suit has been commenced in Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL remodeled, 2-bedroom, the Circuit Court of Randolph County by said special assessments or special taxes levied LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN 1-bath apartments in against said real estate and any prior liens or EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN Steeleville and Trico Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, area. Call 618-559- PECANS praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING 3525 or visit www. conveying the premises described as follows: for sale without any representation as to quality IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE southernillinoishome $1.25/Pound to-wit: or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE buyers.com. The West Half of the West Half of the One in "AS IS" condition. THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR ...... 0-x-x Upon the sale being held and the purchaser PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO MOVE-IN SPECIAL: 618-559-0844 (1) acre Lot in the Southeast corner of the Newly remodeled units Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL available for rent in Trico Section One (1), Township Five (5) South, Range a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a OBLIGATION. & Steeleville areas. Six (6) West of the Third Principal Meridian, City Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle I3068253 2-bed, 1-bath units. 618- REAL ESTATE of Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois. the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of 559-3525. said sale by the Court...... 0-x-x PIN: 19-139-009-00 HELP WANTED FOR RENT: 3-bed 2-bath OWNERS FINANCE/ Commonly known as 526 N. Oak, Sparta, Said property is legally described as follows: apartment in Sparta. Call RENT TO OWN: PART OF SURVEY 32, CLAIM 972, SURVEY Beautiful country home Randolph County, Illinois, and for other relief; 618-443-8305. that Summons was duly issued out of said 33, CLAIM 985, AND SURVEY 34, CLAIM 586 DRIVER WANTED: Must ...... 0-X-XB located at 4698 Rachel have valid CDL, 25+ Lane. Recently updated Court against you as provided by law, and that IN THE COMMON FIELD OF PRAIRIE DU FOR RENT: 1 & 2- ROCHER, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS years old, 2-year driving bedroom apartments in new carpet, paint, roof said suit is now pending. experience, local. Call Sparta. Water & trash & much more. 3 bed, NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the above IN TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST 618-426-3001. provided. No pets. 2 bath, full unfinished named Defendants, file your Answer to the OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN ...... 1-11-30 dry basement with lots Background check, Complaint in this suit, or otherwise make RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED SPARTA AMERICAN references & security of potential. Large front LEGION BASEBALL porch & back deck, your appearance therein, in the Office of the AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: deposit required. Broker BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST END OF TEAM Is in search of owned. $425/mo. and central heat & air. 8.5 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, personnel for all aspects LOCAL $550/mo. 618-791-3289. wooded acres with great Randolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois, THE BRIDGE ON STATE ROAD ROUTE #155 of the coaching staff SPORTS? ...... 0-x-x deer/turkey hunting on on or before the 26th day of December, 2017, WHERE SAID ROUTE CROSSES IN THE for 2018 season. Head private drive. Steeleville FOR RENT: 2-bedroom default may be entered against you at any time PRAIRIE DU ROCHER CREEK; THENCE IN coach, assistant coach, Subscribe mobile home on private school district. Call A SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY DIRECTION volunteer assistants and 618-559-3525 or visit after that day, and a Judgment of Foreclosure Today! lot in Coulterville. No ALONG THE EASTERLY EDGE OF THE SLAB scorekeeper. Anyone more than 2 occupants. southernillinoishomebuy entered in accordance with the prayer of said willing to contribute to No pets. Non-smokers. ers.com Complaint. OF STATE ROAD ROUTE #155, 1293.2 FEET, the team’s success is $450/mo. Deposit & ...... 0-x-x The following information applies to the THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 10 MINUTES encouraged to apply. references. Water & RENT TO OWN: foreclosure proceedings: EAST 26 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE SOUTH For more info call trash included. 618- Why rent when you 67 DEGREE 50 MINUTES WEST 235.16 TO Daniel Bollmann at can own. Located 310 (i) The name of all Plaintiffs and the case 758-1015. A STAKE, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, 618-304-2790 or email ...... 1-12-7 E. Pine, Percy. Great number are identified above. THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 10 MINUTES [email protected] FOR RENT: 2 & 3-bed- neighborhood. 1000 (ii) .The Court in which the action was brought ...... 0-11-30B room apartments in sq. ft. Home won’t is identified above. EAST 295.16 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 67 Sparta. 618-443-8305. last long with current The name of the title holder of record is: DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 60.0 FEET, ...... 0-x-xB renovations, attractive JAIME WILSON THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 10 MINUTES FOR RENT: 3-bed, owner finance options & WEST 295.16 FEET TO THE RIGHT OF WAY 2-bath single-wide rock bottom price. This An identification of the mortgage sought to trailer, 1200 sq. ft. No is an opportunity you be foreclosed is as follows: LINE OF STATE ROAD ROUTE #155, THENCE Openings Available pets. No smoking, MUST won’t want to miss. Call Names of original mortgagors: JAIME ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE 60.0 FEET HAVE 1st month’s rent & 618-559-3525 or visit WILSON TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. security deposit. Taking southernillinoishomebuy Name of mortgagee:. The First National Bank SITUATED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. applications $625 per ers.com. Commonly known as 2450 State Route 155, month. 618-317-2134...... 0-x-x of Sparta CNA & LPN ...... 1-12-7B FOR SALE: 1040 sq. ft. Date of mortgage: May 19, 2017 Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 APARTMENT FOR ranch style house with Date of recording: May 30, 2017 Permanent Index No.: 20-047-005-00 RENT: Steeleville, newly full walk-out basement. County where recorded: Randolph (Alternate Number: 06-28-100-002) Please Apply In Person remodeled, 2 bed, 1 bath. 2 bedrooms & 1 bath on Recording document identification: Document Improvements: Single Family No pets. 618-920-6623. main floor, 2 potential Residential ...... 1-12-7 additional bedrooms in No. 2017R02038 basement. 1 acre lot, 2 .Dated at Chester, Illinois, this 16th day of The property will NOT be open for inspection Randolph County For Rent In miles west of Steeleville November, A.D. 2017. prior to the sale, and Plaintiff makes no STEELEVILLE T, 2 car carport, all Sherry Johnson representation as to the condition of the Care Center appliances included. Clerk of the Circuit Court property. Now taking $85,000. 10946 Rabe The judgment amount was $75,324.82. 312 West Belmont • Sparta Lane, Steeleville. Randolph County, Illinois applications Prospective purchasers are admonished (618) 443-4351 EOE Contact Barbara 618- www.randolphcountycare.com for 62 years or 443-8802. Alan R. Farris to check the court file and title records to older, disabled ...... 1-12-14 Attorney at Law verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE or handicapped No. 03124299 MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE regardless of age, 221 S. Market THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION I Buy Houses! FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER for one-bedroom Any Price. Any Area. PO Box 314 RN/LPN Any Condition. Sparta, IL 62286-0314 OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH apartments. SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS We are looking for experienced and dedicated Free water, Local Investor Telephone: (618) 443-1947 [email protected] MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. professionals to assume key full and sewer and trash (618) 559-3525 part-time positions on our nursing team! ...... 0-12-7 For Bid Amount contact: southernillinois If you are committed to team-oriented pickup. Off-street homebuyers.com Sale Clerk parking. On-site Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC outcomes and quality care, we offer: laundry facilities. 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Excellent Starting Wage! Appliances WANTED TO BUY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Bannockburn, IL 60015 Pay for Experience! 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ILLINOIS Shift Differential! furnished. [email protected] Major Medical $129/Mo! RANDOLPH COUNTY (847) 291-1717 For additional WANTED CARS Dental and Vision! In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHANNA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, Vacation, PTO & Holidays! information, contact With Or ROSE CARRIGAN HACKER, Deceased AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Advancement Opps! Jennifer Ross at Without Title No. 17-P-81 BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE And Much More! (618) 965-3676 CASH CLAIM NOTICE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY For an immediate and confidential interview, Notice is given of the death of Johanna This institution is FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED call Whitney at (618) 758-2256 or an equal opportunity 618-578-1721 Rose Carrigan Hacker. Letters of Office were BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY send your resume in confidence to [email protected]. provider and issued on November 27, 2017 to Frank Darron AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM employer. Dailey and Deena L. Dailey, 1 Longview Drive, STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO Coulterville Rehabilitation Equal Housing GARAGE SALE Springfield, IL 62712, as Co-Administrators with FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING & Health Care Center Opportunity. Will Annexed, and whose attorney of record is ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN 13138 State Route 13 GARAGE SALE: 209 Arbeiter Law Offices, 1019 State St., PO Box ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED Coulterville, IL 62237 For Rent In E. 3rd St., Sparta. 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Saturday, Dec. 2, 9am- Claims against the estate may be filed in the CHESTER 3pm. Couch, clothes & I3068244 misc. items. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Randolph ...... 0-12-14 Now taking ...... 1-11-30B County Courthouse, Chester, IL 62233 or with applications the representative, or both, on or before May 17-082022 CNAS for 62 years or 30, 2018, or three months from the date of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Up to $11.75 Per Hour! older, disabled APPLIANCES mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT We are looking for experienced & dedicated or handicapped whichever is later, and any claim not filed on RANDOLPH COUNTY professionals to assume key full & part-time FOR SALE: Refrig- or before said date is void. CHESTER, ILLINOIS regardless of age, erators, ranges, wash- positions on our nursing team! If you are for one-bedroom ers, dryers, freezers, Within ten days after filing of the Claim PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF committed to team-oriented outcomes apartments. propane stoves. with the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a -vs- & quality care, we offer: copy of the Claim to be mailed or delivered Free water, Guaranteed. Tilley’s JOHN C. STUPEGIA; CHRISTINE M. STUPEGIA Excellent Starting Wage! Used Appliances, 518 to the representative of the estate and to the A/K/A CRISTY M. STUPEGIA; CITIZENS BANK, sewer and trash E. Park Street, Du Quoin, Pay For Experience! representative’s attorney of record. N.A. F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; DEFENDANTS Shift Differentials! pickup. Off-street 618-542-6810. Dated: November 27, 2017 ...... 1-11-30B 17 CH 5 Medical, Dental, & Vision! parking. On-site Frank Darron Dailey and Deena L. Dailey NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Vacation, PTO, & Holidays! laundry facilities. Representatives Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Advancement Opps! Appliances NEW STORAGE By: Arbeiter Law Offices a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter And Much More! furnished. Attorneys on September 19, 2017; Sheriff, 200 W. Buena For an immediate & confidential interview, For additional RTE. 153 STORAGE: ...... 0-12-14. Vista, Chester, IL 62233, will on January 2, 2018 call Whitney at (618) 758-2256 or send Located 2 miles north information, contact at 9:00 AM, at Randolph County Courthouse , your resume in confidence to of Coulterville on Rte. DOING BUSINESS AS [email protected] Jennifer Ross at 153. All size units, boat, One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, sell to the camper, car & bike DBA highest bidder for cash ten percent (10%) at the Coulterville Rehabilitation & (618) 826-2802. storage. 618-979-3953. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION time of sale and the balance within twenty-four Health Care Center This institution is ...... 1-11-30 Public Notice is hereby given that on (24) hours, the following described premises 13138 State Route 13 an equal opportunity November 22, 2017, a certificate was filed in the situated in Randolph County, Illinois. Coulterville, IL 62237 provider and office of the County Clerk of Randolph County, Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, employer. SERVICES Illinois, setting forth the name and post office special assessments or special taxes levied Equal Housing Opportunity. address of all persons owning, conducting and against said real estate and any prior liens or R&M transacting the business known as Premier 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered Heating & Cooling Roofing Systems located at 10718 Doza Creek for sale without any representation as to quality NOW THAT YOU’RE LOOKING PET SERVICE Guaranteed Rd., Sparta, IL 62286. or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and Lowest Dated this November 22, 2017. in "AS IS" condition. NOT PICK UP YOUR DOLLYWOOD SMALL Price Pat Laramore Upon the sale being held and the purchaser DOG SITTING: Coulterville, 618-578-1721 Randolph County Clerk tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, PHONE AND SUBSCRIBE 618-357-0501. Why? Licensed & Bonded ...... 0-12-14. a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER ...... 1-12-7 Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle DOING BUSINESS AS the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of DBA said sale by the Court. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Said property is legally described as follows: County Journal Public Notice is hereby given that on THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOTS 78 AND T.oofing W.emodeling Constructionecks rywall iding R • R • D • D • S November 27, 2017, a certificate was filed in the 89 OF ARMOUR'S SECOND SURVEY TO Seamless Guttering • Pole Barns • Barn Repairs office of the County Clerk of Randolph County, THE CITY OF SPARTA, RANDOLPH COUNTY, Room Additions • New Construction • Garages • Etc. Illinois, setting forth the name and post office ILLINOIS. Reaching Over 7,500 Homes address of all persons owning, conducting and Commonly known as 304 West Broadway Tom Wilhite FREE transacting the business known as Media iQ Street, Sparta, IL 62286 Online Or In The Mail Carpenter Estimates located at 11936 Rockcastle Lane, Steeleville, Permanent Index No.: 0901436025 IL 62288. Improvements: Single Family 308 Little Kinkaid Rd. • Ava Dated this November 27, 2017. Residential www.countyjournal.org (618) 426-9025 Pat Laramore The property will NOT be open for inspection Randolph County Clerk prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no ...... 0-12-14. representation as to the condition of the 618.497.8272 County Journal | november 30, 2017 Page 23 real estate Randolph, Perry County real estate FOR RANDOLPH Consideration $40,000 tricia A. Robertson Lts Edwin W. Pautler III, Stephanie L. Behnken 3 Kimmel Schwartz ­COUNTY Sharon Snider & Gary 2, 3 & 7 Blk 1 Browns Anne B. Pautler, John Revocable Trust Lts Addn Consideration $ Pat Laramore Lee Ebers to Sara K. 3rd Addn Consider- B. Pautler, Rhonda 542 & 543 Country Club 60,000 County Clerk Harris SE SE Sec 34; NE ation $8,000 Pautler & Betsy Pautler 4th Addn Paula L. Jeremiah & Recorder NE Sec. 3 6-6 Consider- Johnny W. Hunt & Lou to Edwin W. Pautler Jr. & Clinton Bradley WARRANTY DEEDS ation $87,000 Gene Hunt to CJ Metter & Edwin W. Pautler Jr. FOR PERRY Noward to Julia Egel- Bartt A. Nehrt & Car- Matthew A. Cowell Properties LLC NE Sec Revocable Trust Lts 2 & ­COUNTY hoff & Alex Woolsey SE men R. Nehrt to Travis to Matthew A. Cowell, 24 6-5 Consideration 3 Park Ave Addn Josh Gross SE Sec 16 5-2 Consider- McCormick & Carriie Brooke C. Cowell & $440,000 Michael F. Witmer, County Clerk ation $54,500 McCormick Lt 10 Knoll- Cowell Family Trust SE QUITCLAIM DEEDS Rachel Lybarger, Floyd & Recorder Mary D. Lurk, Michael wood 2nd Addn Consid- NE Sec 12 5-9 Tiziano Salinas & An- F. Witmer & Betty J. WARRANTY DEEDS G. Lurk & Terry M. eration $240,000 Keith Hartman, Mar- gela Schilling Salinas Witmer to Michael F. Floyd K. Bostick & Lurk to Mary B. Lurk, John D. Price Sr. to gery M. Hartman & to Angela Schilling Witmer Lts 1, 2, 3, 5 & Ursula F. Bostick to Trustee, Michael G. & April N. Klausing Lt 1 Mark Hartman to Rus- Salinas, Matthew T. 7 JANFRED Addn Gary Prest & Sammie Mary B. Lurk Revo- Blk 24 Coulters Addn sell D. Robertson & Pa- Schilling & Kimberly Gloria Jean Moore, G. Prest Pt NW NW; SW cable Trust AGR, Mi- A. Schilling Lts 13, 14 Howard L. Pugh & Hel- NW NW Sec 14; SW NW chael G. Lurk, Trustee & 15 Bottoms 1st Addn en Bohay Pugh to Glo- NW Sec 13 5-3 Consider- & Michael G. Lurk & Eliminate High Heating Bills! Eva J. McCarson & ria Jean Moore Lt 10 ation $43,000 Mary B. Lurk Revo- Eva J. Loucks to Clar- Blk 3 Glenst Addn; NE Roseann M. Naumov- cable Trust AGR Pt NW ence A. Loucks Sr. SW NW Sec 16 6-5 ski to Hayley Haggard SE Sec 25 6-5; Pt SE SW NW Sec 9 5-5 Stephanie Behnken to & Austin Pyatt Lt 6 Blk Sec 30 6-4 Daryl Brockering to Lynn M. Schield & Ran- dy K. Schield NW NE; 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Move In Ready With Lots Of Pt NW NE NE Sec 12 4-4 Modern Updates, Pool, New Roof Consideration $304,00 716 N St Louis on Sunday 1-3 Amber N. Arnold & All Classic Edge outdoor wood furnaces adapt easliy to Open House Jacob T. Arnold to new or existing heating systems. It’s important that your Daryl Brockering & 16-1501 213 E. Third St. ~ SPARTA outdoor furnace and system be properly sized and Janice Schrage Pt NW installed. See your local dealer for more information. CentralBoiler.com Sec 7 4-3 Consideration SUNDAY, DEC. 3 | 1-3PM $175,000 SPARTA QUITCLAIM DEEDS Properties For Sale • 11454 Holloway Rd. $119,000 Lacy R. Russell to Mat- 3 Bed, 2 Bath Brick Ranch On 5 Acres...... $186,000 thew A. Porter Lt 29 NEW LISTING!!! Tilden, 252 N. Centre St. ~ 4 Bed, 2 STEELEVILLE Full Bath, Fenced Back Yard, Outbuilding On 4 Lots. $55,000. • 317 W. 3rd St. & Pt Lt 30 Imperial Elegant Bricktown Beauty, Tons Of Updates ..... $179,000 • 408 S. Sparta St. Heights Addn NEW LISTING!!! TILDEN, 234 Centre St. ~ 1 Full Bath, 3 Bed, Nice Corner Lot, Bank Owned ...... $79,000 Full Basement, Central Air, On A Shaded Lot. Move In Ready • 208 S. Dickey • 5611 State Rte. 150 Randy E. Ridgeway & 3 Bed, 1 Bath, New Deck, Carport .....$59,500 $45,000. 5 Acre Farm, 3 Bed, 3 bath, Outbuildings/Garage....$246,000 Vicky L. Ridgeway to Oakdale, Adams Rd. 2 ~ 11.85 Acre Wooded Parcels, • 205 Janet April Sawyer & Robert 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Yard, Many Upates ...... $99,999 EVANSVILLE Great Hunting, Recreational Or Home Sites. $48,000/Parcel. • 900 Liberty St Sawyer Pt SW NE Sec COULTERVILLE, 11045 State Rte. 153 ~ Hunter’s Paradise, • 716 N. St. Louis 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Near River & Winery ..... $36,900 22 6-1 92.5 Acres Of Timber w/Established Trails, 3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath, 3 Bed, 4 Bath, Corner Lot, Updated Kitchen ... $121,500 Phillip T. Lacy to Kris- RUMA tin N. Lacy Pt Lt 16 & Lt Pole Barn, 2-Car Detached Garage. $570,000. • 801 N. Market • 452 W. Mill PINCKNEYVILLE, 1311 Iowa Street ~ 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Great Rental Investment, Large Bedrooms, New Furnace $29,900 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2.8 Acres, Open Floor Plan.... $244,000 17 Blk 13 Keyes Metcalfs 2052 Sq. Ft., Double-Wide w/24x24 Garage, On Corner Lot. • 407 S. Wilson St. 1st Addn 2 Bed, New Kitchen Cabinets, Big Lot W/Garage ...... $45,000 BELLEVILLE Phillip J. Lacy to Kris- $59,900. • 1218 N. Church COULTERVILLE, 611 State Route 13 ~ 3-Bedroom Mobile • 1105 Cherry Lane 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Updated Kitchen, Bank Owned...$95,000 tin N. Lacy Lts 1, 2 & 3 Home w/1-Car Detached & Carport, Sunroom, Covered Porches, Worry Free Home, 24X24 Outbuilding, 3 Bed ...... $139,000 Blk 1 Railroad 1st Du On A Nice Level Lot. $65,000. • 902 Phillip Ave. LOTS/LAND Quoin; Pt Lt 13 Blk 13 Coulterville, 7131 Hydrangea Road ~ Very Well-Kept 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Huge Corner Lot ...... $129,000 • 2796 Scenic Lake Dr., New Athens Lakefront ...... $30,000 Keyes Metcalfs 1st Addn • 2804 Scenic Lake Dr., New Athens Lakefront ...... $32,000 4-Bedroom Home On 13 Acres W/Pole Barn, Shed, Pond, • 409 S. Market St. • 540 E. Broadway, Sparta - Commerical Lot ...... $16,000 DEEDS Fenced Pasture. Perry County, Pinckneyville schools. $244,900. New Roof & Updated Exterior, 4 Bed ...... $69,500 •121 & 123 W. Broadway, Sparta - Commercial Lot .... $9,000 Della M. Keene Re- TILDEN, 1251 S. Minnie Ave. ~ 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath vocable Trust, Della Manufactured Home On Approx. 2.5 Acres, 2-Car Carport, M. Keene Revocable Storage Shed, Right On TheSOLD Edge Of Town. $65,000. Broker/Realtor® Trust & Della M. Keene, Each office is independently owned Trustee to Betty L. Uhe New Property Listings Are Being Accepted! [email protected] Sharon Blackwelland operated NE Sec 24 5-3 Consider- See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com View Virtual Tours At www.SharonBlackwell.com 618-443-8297 ation $119,000 For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. Gutjahr Realty, LLC David Gutjahr, Managing Broker 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 JK Thompson Co. 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Warner, Campbell Hill ...... 109,000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, -vs- RANDOLPH COUNTY, CHESTER, ILLINOIS JOHN C. STUPEGIA; CHRISTINE M. STUPEGIA A/K/A CRISTY M. SHAWNEE TRAILS REALTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, -vs- STUPEGIA; CITIZENS BANK, N.A. F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; DEFENDANTS Robin Bert, Broker-Agent RANINEY REDNOUR A/K/A RANINEY L. REDNOUR; DEFENDANTS www.shawneetrailsrealty.com 17 CH 27 17 CH 5 https//:[email protected] NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above 573-450-5149 entitled matter on September 19, 2017; Sheriff, 200 W. Buena Vista, Chester, entitled matter on September 19, 2017; Sheriff, 200 W. Buena Vista, Chester, IL 62233, will on January 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM, at the Randolph County Court- IL 62233, will on January 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM, at the Randolph County Court- house , One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, sell to the highest bidder for cash house, One Taylor Street, Chester, IL 62233, sell to the highest bidder for cash ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Randolph County, Illinois. hours, the following described premises situated in Randolph County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certi- certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as fied funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as re- required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said quired, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 2450 State Route 155, Prairie du Rocher, IL 62277 Commonly known as 304 West Broadway Street, Sparta, IL 62286 Permanent Index No.: 20-047-005-00 (Alternate Number: 06-28-100-002) Permanent Index No.: 0901436025 215 W. Main St. • Ava • 426-3982 Improvements: Single Family Improvements: Single Family Residential Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff For a list of properties for sale makes no representation as to the condition of the property. makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $75,324.82. Prospective purchasers are admon- The judgment amount was $89,308.87. Prospective purchasers are admon- in southern Illinois go to: ished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF ished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT tri-county-realty.com TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OR- TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OR- DER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) DER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) Call One Of Our Agents For Personal Service – OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Sam Shaw...... 618-559-1056 For Bid Amount contact: For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Sale Clerk Pat Willard...... 618-443-8928 Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Linda Kranawetter...... 618-357-0424 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Jeff Phillips...... 618-790-4455 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 291-1717 (847) 291-1717 Nona Shaw...... 618-559-9120 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMA- THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMA- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE Trish Bicket...... 618-363-0303 ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS Clay Fuhrhop, Managing Broker.....618-924-1416 BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PRO- Serving Southern Illinois Since 1989 PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING VIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DIS- Fax: 618-426-3690 DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. CHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3068244 I3068253 REALTOR® Like Us On Facebook! Page 24 County Journal | November 30, 2017 Filings as of Tuesday Filing continues this Sheriff Bobby Kelley [R] week for the March Shannon Wolff [D] 20 primary election in William Gibson [R] Illinois. Treasurer Jackson County Candidates can file Justin Jeffers [D] Treasurer their papers through Commissioner Emily Burke [R] December 4. Wayne Voss [D] State filings As of Monday, the Marc Kiehna [R] Regional school supt. following people have Alexander-Jackson-Perry filed. Cheryl Graff [D] The County Journal Perry County Clerk State Rep. 115th District will have the complete Terry Bryant [R] list next week. Josh Gross [D] Treasurer State Rep. 116th Randolph County Beth Lipe [D] Jerry Costello [D] Clerk Sheriff David Friess [R] Bobby Klausing [D] Steve Bareis [R] Congress 12th District Cypress Gibson [R] Commissioner Mike Bost [R] Sparta approves new tax P’ville hospital demolition The former Pinckneyville Community Hospital building will be nothing but a memory within a couple of weeks. Hospital marketing levy, insurance premium director Jennifer Barbour said the demolition, which is being handled by Earth Services of Benton, has been a slow process, as it It was a short 15-min- ties to share informa- is an old building that requires extra precautions. The oldest side ute meeting at Sparta tion about utility cus- of the building is being demolished story by story. Below is a photo City Hall Monday night. Leaf vacuum tomers who leave town from the inside of the building as demolition began. The major item of owing a bill. business was approval It also allows neigh- of the tax levy, which in for repairs boring communities to will be used to set real withhold utility servic- estate taxes paid next ed the council with a es from a new customer summer. breakdown of insur- until that person pays The amount the ance costs for the com- another town he or she city expects to collect ing year. might owe. from property taxes The new premium Code officer Bob is $625,661. That is up for city property and O’Rear said another slightly from last year. workers’ compensation meeting among mu- Earlier this year, the insurance is $223,103. nicipalities will be held, council approved the That is up by about and the new agreement appropriation ordi- 2 percent from last should be implemented nance in the amount year. Insurance comes after the first of the of $9.5 million. through the Arthur J. year. The appropriations Gallagher Risk Man- Rheinecker also told include $3.4 million for agement Service. the council that the the water and sewer The council approved city’s leaf vacuum department. the new intergovern- broke down last week City manager Corey mental agreement that and should be repaired Rheinecker present- allows local municipali- soon.

th 18 ANNUAL Holiday Lights Fair Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Hwy 51 South, Du Quoin, Illinois OPEN NIGHTLY THANKSGIVING through DECEMBER 30TH FROM 5:30-9:30 P.M.

Admission: Family Vehicle $10 Over 3 Miles of Beautiful Lighted Displays! Commercial Carriers & Tour More Activities in the Exhibition Hall Busses $1 per person open from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Perry bicentennial flag raising No Reservations Needed December 1, 2 & 3, December 8, 9, & 10, and December 15, 16, & 17 The Perry County attend. The county 4-H club For more information visit | M Like us on Facebook! Board of Commission- Circuit Clerk Kim will lead the Pledge of www.duquointourism.org ers will participate in Kellerman will give a Allegiance. Sponsored By:Alongi’s Italian Restaurant | Aaron A. Atkins, Atty. at Law | the Illinois Bicentennial speech, and Rev. James The Illinois Bicen- Dr. Isaac Davison | Du Quoin Nursing & Rehabilitation | Fairview Healthcare & activities with the rais- Barnett will provide tennial is a year-long Rehabilitation | First National Bank of Steeleville | Heartland Coca-Cola | Knight ing of the bicentennial the invocation and ben- celebration that lasts Hawk Coal, LLC | McDonald’s/Short Team, Inc. | Ruth Mathis & Family | Searby flag Monday, December ediction. until December 3, 2018. Funeral Homes | Ye Olde Country Store 4 at noon in front of the The Pinckneyville Illinois became a state courthouse. High School choir, un- in 1818. The public, especially der direction of Amber For more informa- schools and officehold- Nichols, will sing “Illi- tion, call Mary Roe at ers, is encouraged to nois” and other songs. 357-8773.

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