Officer Shot, Suspect Killed

Volume 42 Number 21 Thursday, May 27, 2021 36 Pages | 75¢ Officer shot, suspect killed

By Travis Lott ed to stop the bike, which A Red Bud police officer it again did not do. shot and killed a Missouri Buch said the bike man who exchanged gun- passed Lochhead Service fire with officers on the Station at about 60 miles side of the road just west an hour. Buch reported of Red Bud in the early that the bike was swerv- morning hours Sunday. ing in and out of the lane A Red Bud officer also of traffic, and that the suffered a gunshot wound driver turned around to through his calf during look at Buch several times. the altercation. Buch said the bike sped up The shooting was the past Motomart and blew deadly conclusion of an through the intersection at incident that began un- the four-way stop in Ches- folding more than an hour ter. earlier. Buch then lost sight of it According to police, at and deactivated his lights. 12:19 a.m. May 23 a man, Shortly after, the bike later identified as Timothy was again seen heading Snyder, 27, of St. Charles, back north out of Chester, Missouri was spotted rid- being spotted by Randolph ing a motorcycle on State County deputies in vari- Route 3 between Ellis ous locations on Route 3 Grove and Red Bud. The toward Red Bud. The bike motorcycle reportedly had was spotted by Red Bud no taillights. police in Red Bud at 12:42 Randolph County Sher- a.m. before it headed back iff’s Deputy Jonathon Bar- south toward Chester. A bour attempted to stop the Red Bud officer lost sight A state trooper and Randolph County Sheriff Shannon Wolff examine the motorcycle motorcycle, but Snyder did of it in Ruma. and shell casings at the scene of the shooting Sunday morning following the not pull over. As it headed back south removal of Snyder’s body. Inset, Justin Snyder. Mugshot courtesy of St. Charles Co., Missouri Barbour noted that the toward Chester, Deputy Department of Corrections. bike was traveling around Jason Juenger caught the 90 miles per hour, and he report—providing nota- Seth Buch overheard the torcycle to pass. When it motorcycle on radar at the ended pursuit and let Sny- tions of everything that radio traffic about Bar- came by, Buch reported Evansville bridge trave- der go. is broadcast on radio and bour’s attempted stop and that the bike was traveling ling 103 miles per hour. Just after that, at 12:20 reported to police—which pulled into the entrance at a high rate of speed. Barbour again spotted a.m. Chester police began detailed the incident. of Chester Mental Health Buch turned on his emer- a Computer Aided Dispatch Chester police officer Center to wait for the mo- gency lights and attempt- Continued on Page 5_____ GOAT raided, owner charged Fallen soldier’s By Travis Lott “She reported that, after A Sparta businessman is consuming alcohol, she in hot water after what au- felt way out of the ordi- letter found in thorities called an unwant- nary way she would nor- ed touching that allegedly mally feel after consuming occurred at his bar May 15. alcohol,” Kempfer said. Sparta police raided the Kempfer said the woman Oregon mountains GOAT sports bar in the was sent to Sparta Com- Sparta Centre strip mall munity Hospital to be By Travis Lott May 20 after a woman re- tested for any sort of drug Last year, the County ported that she had been she may have been given. Journal printed a large touched inappropriately by Specimens were sent to the feature story on the front the owner of the bar. Illinois State Police Crime page of the July 2 issue detailing the military ser- Sparta Police Chief Sean Horacio Landeros Lab. Lukes said two females Kempfer said she is the vice of a Steeleville man went to the Sparta Police tion. second woman to report to who was killed in action Department May 16 to re- “Whenever you enter a police possible drugging at in World War II in The port the incident. They place and they’re open, you the GOAT. Netherlands. said they had both been at never know how many pa- Kempfer said that a PFC Clyde Sternberg— the bar the previous night. trons will be inside,” Lukes woman filed a report a who served as an Army Police had a search said. couple months ago, telling medic and litter bearer Clyde Sternberg warrant for the bar, and The GOAT has been the police that there was a pe- overseas during the war reviewed video footage subject of public scrutiny riod of time she could not until he was gunned down which, they say, shows lately, with a number of remember after a visit to trying to rescue a fallen comrade in the street dur- Horacio Landeros, 39, of women on social media the GOAT. ing the liberation of Kerkrade October 4, 1944—was Evansville—better known claiming to have been in- Lukes said those claims buried in Hombourg, Belgium. as Flaco—inappropriately appropriately touched or have not been proven. A couple from The Netherlands, Tanja Wirtz and touching one of the fe- that their drinks were “There’s no evidence Patrick Thomas, adopted his grave as a way to rec- male’s buttocks. drugged while there. whatsoever to support that ognize Sternberg’s valor and to thank him for help- When police raided the Assistant Sparta Police right now,” Lukes said. ing liberate their homeland. business, they did so in full Chief Jeremy Kempfer Randolph County States That was that, until an almost unbelievable set of force, with several squad said the friend of the wom- Attorney Jeremy Walker circumstances eventually shed more light on Stern- cars arriving on scene. an who reported being said the claims of drug- berg’s life. Lukes said the large po- touched told police she felt ging are part of this ongo- Ron Lacy of Eagle Point, Oregon was hunting in lice presence was done out as though she may have the mountains of southern Oregon near Prospect about a year and a half ago when he came across of an abundance of cau- been drugged. Continued on Page 5 something interesting. Along a road in the mountains, he found an envelope. “It couldn’t have been there very long, because it didn’t look like it had been run over or anything,” said Ron’s wife Lacie Lacy. An ink postmark on the envelope read Rockford, Illinois, August 11, 1943 from Camp Grant, Illinois in Rockford, addressed to Mrs. Clyde Sternberg. Inside, Sternberg wrote to his wife, Daphne Stern- berg, whom he refers to in the letter only as “honey” and “darling.” Daphne, whose maiden name was Miller, was originally from Pinckneyville. He tells Daphne about his training to be an Army medic, carrying stretchers and supplies from trucks. “It was just as if we were behind enemy lines,” Sternberg wrote. “Our job as medical men is to go out on the field to give medical attention to the wounded, then four men with a stretcher will come out and get him. The only drawback is that we never carry a gun.” He wrote about carrying men on stretchers through ditches, over fences, through brush and downhill. He said it gets tiresome. “But still I like that kind of training instead of the classes we have,” Sternberg wrote. He tells Daphne about when she can expect a call from him that Friday, and later in the letter talks Continued on Page 5 ______Sparta police are shown during the raid at the GOAT May 19.

All those arrested or ticketed are presumed innocent until POLICE proven guilty in court. Wreck on State Rte. 13 leaves one injured One man was in- southbound on State ward Kampelman, 30, jured in an accident on Route 13 just west of of Chesterfi eld, Mis- State Route 13 Monday Plum Road. souri. morning. State police said Kampelman was tak- According to Illinois Basler, for unknown en to a nearby hospital State Police, a semi reasons, crossed into with unknown inju- truck driven by Jake the northbound lane, ries. Basler, 30, of Jones- striking a northbound Basler was cited for boro, Illinois was vehicle driven by Ed- improper lane usage. P’ville fi re incidents Pinckneyville Fire house caught fi re May into the attic, and the Shown is Aaron Kinstler’s vehicle following the crash on State Route 150. Department was called 21 at 8:49 p.m. at 4612 home sustained smoke to a number of inci- Wood Duck Road. and water damage. dents over the past When fi remen ar- Pinckneyville fi re- week. rived, there was heavy men, assisted by fi re- Two vehicles collide The fi rst occurred smoke coming from men from Du Quoin Two vehicles col- was eastbound on 150 continued approxi- May 20 at 1:12 p.m. the home, and a by- and Nashville, were lided on State Route at 10:44 a.m. when, for mately 450 feet and when a pickup truck stander said the occu- on scene about four 150 at Substation Road an unknown reason, came to rest in a ditch. caught fi re at 4199 pant was still inside. hours. near Steeleville May he crossed the center Smith’s vehicle spun Phlox Road. Two fi remen entered The last incident oc- 22. line and struck a west- around and came to The owner of the the home and found occurred when an oven According to the bound vehicle driven rest on the road. truck, Marshall Sow- cupant Cherie Lueker, caught fi re May 21 at Randolph County Sher- by Donna Smith, 51, of No one was report- der, had been trying 73, unresponsive and 8:26 p.m. at 3486 State iff’s Offi ce, Aaron Kin- Perryville, Missouri. edly injured in the to sell the 1987 Ford lying by the stove. Route 13/127. stler, 24, of Rockwood Kinstler’s vehicle wreck. Ranger, but a sale fell Firemen carried The occupant is through and he took it Lueker to safety, Patricia Place. Her to someone to do some where EMTs provided daughter pre-heated work on it. medical assistance un- the oven to cook, not Police blotters for the week The truck had a me- til an Arch helicopter knowing that Place Richard L. Mat- rested May 20 by the ful possession of adult chanical issue, caus- could transport her to had stored a box of thews, 39, of Mexico, Randolph County Sher- use cannabis. She was ing the fi re. Mercy Hospital in St. cereal inside it, which Missouri was arrested iff’s Offi ce on a Ran- given a notice to ap- Fire Chief Jim Louis. She was listed caught fi re. dolph County warrant May 18 by the Ran- pear in court. Gielow said the fi re in critical condition. A police offi cer who for failure to appear in **** dolph County Sheriff’s was not suspicious, Gielow said the Illi- arrived on scene put court for possession of Offi ce for possession of Tamia L. Thomp- but the truck was de- nois Fire Marshal de- the fi re out with an meth and aggravated meth. He was jailed. son, 17, was ticketed **** stroyed. termined the cause of extinguisher, and fi refl eeing/attempting to by Sparta police May Firemen were on the fi re to be a cooking men ventilated smoke elude. He was jailed. Erica D. Robinson, 19 for unlawful posses- scene approximately accident, as it originat- from the residence. **** 36, of Pinckneyville sion of adult use can- 30 minutes. ed from the stove. Firemen were on Michael P. Duvic, 40, was arrested May 22 nabis. She was given The second inci- The fi re got into the scene about 30 min- of Prairie du Rocher by Perry County Sher- a notice to appear in dent occurred when a wall near the stove and utes. was arrested May 18 iff’s Offi ce for failure court. by the Randolph Coun- to appear on a charge **** ty Sheriff’s offi ce on a of possession of a con- Ryan E. Endsley, 22, Randolph County war- trolled substance. She of Murphysboro was Chester motorcycle wreck rant for driving on a was jailed. arrested by Sparta po- A young man from curve and ran off the rate of speed just prior revoked license. He **** lice May 19 for DUI. He Chester was seriously left side of the road. to the crash. was jailed. Guadalupe A. Marti- was given a notice to injured in a motorcy- Picou struck a tree Picou was airlifted **** nez, 34, of Cobden was appear in court. cle crash on Chester and was ejected from by Arch helicopter to a David P. Kish, 41, of arrested May 23 by **** road Tuesday after- the bike. regional hospital with Prairie du Rocher was Steeleville police for Kelvin Penson, 24, noon. Witnesses at the serious injuries. His arrested May 18 by armed violence, stalk- of Pinckneyville was According to Illinois scene said Picou was condition is unknown the Randolph County ing, violating an order arrested by the Perry State Police, Joseph traveling at a high at this time. Sheriff’s Offi ce on a of protection, obstruct- County Sheriff’s Of- Picou, 20, was trave- Randolph County war- ing justice, unlawful fi ce May 20 on a Perry ling west on Chester rant for battery. He possession of fi rearm, County warrant for pe- Road just southwest of was jailed. driving on a revoked tition to modify bond. 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Kaskaskia Regional Port District board chairman George Obernagel and Col. Kevin Golinghorst, commander of the St. Louis District of the Army Corps of Engineers, sign the cost sharing agreement near the KRPD Dock 2 May 20. KRPD will continue study with Corps of Engineers By Travis Lott 2017. stalling fl eeting areas, A cost-sharing Since then, the a turning basin and agreement between Corps has determined dredging the channel. the U.S. Army Corps that the federal gov- Other options on the of Engineers and the ernment does have an list of alternatives in- Kaskaskia Region- interest in addressing clude opening the end al Port District was the issues at the oxbow of the oxbow. signed May 20, allow- channel, and identi- Col. Kevin Goling- ing both federal and fi ed fi ve potential al- horst, commander of non-federal funds to ternatives for action the St. Louis District of be used for a study that could be taken. the Army Corps of En- into ways to improve The signing ceremo- gineers, said the study the oxbow channel at ny held May 20 makes could take around KRPD Dock 2 between offi cial the partner- three years. Baldwin and Red Bud. ship between the Corps Project manager Due to siltation, the and KRPD in studying Matthew Jones, presi- oxbow channel on the the fi ve alternatives. dent of the Civilian Kaskaskia River has During the ceremo- Activities Council, said become shallow and ny, KRPD board mem- later that the study narrow over the past ber Ed Weilbacher is projected to come several years. said fi rst alternative sooner than that, and The Corps of Engi- was the most likely, the fi nal feasibility re- neers opened a study, as it yielded the most port is expected by late called a Federal Inter- net benefi t. That al- spring or early sum- est Determination, in ternative includes in- mer 2023. SPARTA CITY COUNCIL Woods moving closer to getting liquor license By Dan Zobel could get an answer N. Market. Julia Woods, owner of within a day or two. The second was with the Orchid House, ap- In other news, the the county. Farris noted pears to moving closer council approved a res- the location is near the to receiving a liquor olution to grant a vari- site of 312 W. Belmont, license from the city ance to Casey Sauer- which is the Randolph of Sparta in order to hage at 11448 Summer- County Care Center. operate a video gaming ville Road for ground The council approved establishment. mount solar panels. two special ordinances Woods originally re- Farris explained that to hand over the deeds quested this Class E the zoning board had of properties to city resi- license during an April no objections with this dents. meeting. Her proposed request and a neigh- The fi rst was to convey location was 157 W. bor voiced its support the real estate at 503 W. Broadway. during a zoning board College to Glenn Jalivay. However, some com- meeting earlier this The second is to convey missioners did not like month. the real estate at 127 the fact that the location Farris added that this Fox Run to Kurtis and of this site for this kind is a unique situation Vickie Gross. of business. because the Sauerhage The council approved During the council’s property is not a stand- an ordinance to cite May 24 meeting, Woods ard city lot. Rather, it the property at 300 N. again requested a license, is located toward the Hasle as dangerous and but had a new proposed edge of town out beyond unsafe. location, this time look- the old city reservoir. City manager Corey ing to set up shop at 1505 Farris said the closest Rheinecker explained N. Market Suite B, which neighbor to the property that this property needs was previously used as would be over 150 feet cleaned up, and the a gaming facility. She away from the closest owner is willing to deed explained that the facil- solar panel. it to the city. ity will not be ready until “The zoning board By following this pro- July 1. thought that this would cess, the city can even- Currently, there are no not disrupt the char- tually receive the deed Class E liquor licenses acter of the neighbor- through foreclosure of available, but city Attor- hood,” Farris said. the property, thus avoid- ney Alan Farris pointed Farris also said that ing having to pay any out that the council can the zoning board re- outstanding real estate grant an additional li- quests for the city to taxes. cense if it chooses to revisit its solar ordi- Caleb Wilson was ap- amend its ordinance. nance to include a men- proved to be hired as the Commissioner Bobby tion about this type of full-time second shift Klausing, who in a for- situation so that the city water treatment plant mer meeting was out- does not have to grant operator. spokenly against having numerous variances George Woods was ap- a business that offers if similar requests are proved as a part-time primarily video gam- made. summer worker. ing open in downtown The council approved On June 19 from 1 to Sparta, told Woods that a pair of resolutions to 3:30 p.m., a group will he needs to speak with enter into TIF negotia- hold a memorial will Mayor Jason Schlimme, tions. be held in honor of the who was absent from The first was with late Rosetta Clay at Mt. the meeting, about the Mike Smith at The Vernon School Memo- proposition, but she Butchers Block at 1505 rial Park. Law enforcement advisory council Paul Schimpf, a Re- Schimpf selected professionals. publican candidate for Randolph County Sher- “I will make sure governor, has launched iff Shannon Wolff as our communities are his campaign’s biparti- one of the members of secure, and I’ll hold san Law Enforcement the council. myself personally ac- Advisory Council. “One of the most im- countable for improv- The advisory council portant obligations of ing the safety of our brings over 150 years of our government lead- families. fi rst-hand experience ers is to keep our fami- “I’m also committed to the campaign and lies and communities to working with local will provide invaluable safe,” Schimpf said. leaders across the po- knowledge on review- “As your governor, I litical spectrum to im- ing policy, conducting will take responsibility. plement common sense research and develop- That starts with listen- solutions to crime in ing solutions. ing to law enforcement our neighborhoods.” PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 Editorial Staff: Larry Willis OPINIONS Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By John Meacham’s Madness Meacham Enjoy retirement, Mrs. Coop A suggestion for If you attended Ches- ly detailed set and cos- ter High School any- tume design, right up time in the past 18 She was so through those inevita- years, Mrs. Coop was bly tearful pre-show Memorial Day undoubtedly a bright much more than a meetings in the hall- hen I received an invitation from the Lo- spot in more than one way behind the stage, of your days. gan County Genealogical and Historical Mrs. Coop sought to Brenda Coop—al- good teacher SocietyW to watch Our Cause Is Just, which pre- bring out the best in though it’s not possi- miered May 21 on YouTube, my first question us. ble to call her Brenda Time and time again, was, “Is the Hawes family of my hometown, New share stories with or just a great show; if you were one of her her students thought Holland, Illinois, related to the Hawes family of laugh with. She sim- they were world-class students—taught com- something she wanted Atlanta, Illinois?” ply made high school events. puter classes, such as to attempt would be too Our Cause is Just, the LCGHS said, is a vid- more fun. Her first show as di- webpage design and difficult, something we eo produced by the Lincoln Heritage Museum While many might rector, “You Can’t Take how to use Microsoft It With You,” was good. could never pull off—but of Lincoln, Illinois, based on the Civil War let- not have gotten the products like Word golden opportunity to But it was her take we always did. ters of the Hawes family of Eminence Township, and Excel. share a classroom or a on the classic Disney She is a great director, which is in Logan County, just west of Atlanta. But to her students, hallway with her, the musical “Beauty And a great teacher and a Two sons of John Washington and Esther Mu- she was so much more entire community felt The Beast” the follow- friend to everyone she’s sick Hawes, George and Henry, served in the than a good teacher in her impact through ing year that solidified been around. 17th Illinois Infantry. The letters are to and from computer arts. her role as the high her in the hearts of the Most importantly, Mrs. the parents. Mrs. Coop was some- school theater director community and her Coop showed us that we Esther Hawes’ son from her first marriage, one whose class made for the past 12 years. theater kids as the re- could do big things— James Ewing, also served as a lieutenant in the you feel better. Walk- Her loving influ- markable director she sometimes terrifying 106th IL Infantry. ing past her classroom ence on the shows she would become. things—and succeed. Logan County, for those few of the multiplied and seeing her smiling chose to perform, and From every long re- Enjoy retirement, hundreds upon hundreds of millions of readers face was infectious. her flair for the ex- hearsal, painstakingly Mrs. Coop. Those who don’t know, is the next county north of San- She was always some- travagant, made a play choreographed dance grandchildren are gamon, in central Illinois. Lincoln, named for one you could talk to, or musical more than number and exquisite- lucky to have you. Abraham Lincoln before he was world famous, is the county seat. New Holland is 12 miles west. Atlanta is about the same distance north. By Martha My question was answered early in the video, A Musing View® Peebles when Jim Hawes of New Holland explained that he found the letters in a cardboard box in the attic of his sister Marjorie’s house after she moved to a retirement community in Lincoln. I called Jim Tuesday morning and he told me this was in Putting your sheet to the wind 2012. He said he and his family knew of their ex- istence, but didn’t know where they were. They ne of the best Companies are now decided to donate the 112 handwritten letters to Operks of spring making mattress top- the museum at Lincoln College. is hanging sheets and Hanging the on pers that are infused Jim told me he is a great-grandson of Henry pillowcases out to dry. with scents like laven- Clay Hawes, the younger brother, who was born During winter, they der. It is supposed to be in Logan County in 1844 and died there in 1931. must tumble dry all the clothesline is a a calming fragrance He was a grocer and dry goods merchant in At- cooped up in the au- and is used in bath lanta after the war and served in several gov- tomatic clothes dry- perk of spring soaps and lotions. ernmental offices, including mayor. er. With the advent If your sheets get George Hawes was discharged from the Union of warm breezes and caught in the rain, Army in early 1864, after serving his three-year sunshine, sheets get don’t fret. The smell of term. He returned to Atlanta planning to work to break free, flapping they attracted birds. way. Some folks don’t those sheets after they the family farm and also teach school, but he out in the back yard. Frequently, they re- like the earthy smell, dry in the sun is a rare died of the mental and physical strain of the war There is also nothing quired re-washing due but I love it. It reminds pleasure. better than the smell in October 1865. to doo-doo. You could me of childhood, when Fitted sheets are a of clean, line-dried say that was bird sheet. The title of the documentary comes from a let- I was close to the great invention, but sheets. When you pull That happens with ter George wrote home April 12, 1862. He said, ground and more in they are so frustrating down your bedspread our red Jeep Cherokee, tune with the smell “God is certainly for us. Who can be against us? to put on the bed. and take in the scent, too. Birds must love and feel of nature. This is the way I feel. I can’t help but think our They have been com- it is often intoxicating. the color red. Or may- My mother would cause is just and Heaven will prosper us.” pared to a USP plug. Such was the case be, they hate the color, complain about the George closed by saying, “I am determined You put it on, and last week when my therefore, they show dirt underneath my that you will not be ashamed of me when I come it’s wrong. You turn sheets absorbed the their disapproval with fingernails. She did it once, and it’s still home.” sweet smell of my li- defecation. not appreciate my cre- This reminds me of a line from a letter my lac bush. That aroma Speaking of defeca- ative efforts to open wrong. You turn it great-great-great uncle, Joshua Meacham, who wafting through our tion, manure is anoth- a bakery full of mud back, and it’s right. served in the 14th IL Infantry, wrote to his moth- bedroom just lulled us er sheet scent (no pun pies. This happens to me ever in Springfield from Louisiana April 23, 1863: to sleep. Who needs intended) that has oc- Often, when I am ery time I make our “Mother, I will tell you that I have stopped chew- linen spray when curred in my line-dried walking on the back bed. ing and drinking and (cussing, I think, but may- you have the natural linen history. Occasion- roads, I take in the For those of you who be gambling) and I am a-goin’ to make a man of scents of whatever is ally, our sheets take on wholesome smell of like sheet jokes, here is myself if they can be such a thing done.” in bloom? the smell of whatever recently plowed soil. a cute one: Bill Donath of the LCGHS says the draft was Several years ago, is being spread across It is a complex aro- There’s a white sheet never used in Logan County because there was satin sheets were in the nearby fields. ma, fresh yet musty. It ghost on the phone always enough recruits to fill the companies vogue. We purchased a Unless you like the smells new and old at looking out his win- that were being formed. The men were usually set in a bright red col- smell of cat urine, an- the same time. dow at the clothesline. recruited by the captain of the company, after or. They were beauti- hydrous ammonia is On the pleasant His buddy is in pieces, which they would go to Camp Yates in Spring- ful but very slick. So another one you want side, fresh cut grass hanging out to dry. field for training and then be deployed. slippery, in fact, that to avoid. I also learned is a thumbs up. Honey- He says into the The death toll from Logan County was 444, of our bedspread would the hard way not to suckle is awesome. If I phone, “Yeah, he’s which 333 were deaths by disease, Donath adds. not stay on the bed. hang out sheets before had roses, their scent here, but he’s had a lot Two of the latter were distant cousins of mine Also, when I hung I burn leaves or brush. would be romantic. of boos, and he’s three who were in the 106th. Pvt. William A. Burk those sheets out to dry, Dirt can go either Lavender is nice, too. sheets to the wind.” died at Helena, Arkansas August 14, 1863. His cousin, Pvt. Joseph Ellis, died at Boliver, Ten- nessee March 24, 1863. Cpl. James A. Burk and Pvt. William J. Ellis survived their terms in the 106th, but I don’t recall right now how they were related to each other or to me. I’ll have to look it up again. The video emphasizes that the Hawes family’s Christian faith sustained them through their ordeal. There are many quotes from the letters that document this, but my favorite comes from a letter Henry wrote from Vicksburg after a bullet had passed right between George and him, killing a soldier right behind them. “We may live through the seige, we may not. I’m willing to leave all with God. If it is His will, my course ends here. So may it be.” Our Cause Is Just is well worth an hour of your time this Memorial Day, or any time before or after. You can find it at www.facebook.com/Lin- colnHeritageMuseum. Scroll down to the link. For more by John Meacham, visit laughwith- john.wordpress.com. Policies Of The County Journal A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. 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Red Bud shooting...from Page 1______Dirt For Sale the bike around Nine later that day and is re- Road & Driveway Rock Mile Creek going ap- covering at home. All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread proximately 90 miles Horrell was placed per hour. on administrative The last officer RED Civilians called 911 leave pending the in- DOT Red Dot vestigation of the to report the motorcy- 30-Yard cle near Shawneetown shooting, as is Red Bud shooting in Construction Trash Dumpsters Trail at 12:57 and near Police Department pro- Available Ellis Grove at Mimosa tocol. 826-4045 Drive “going at least Three witnesses who Randolph live nearby—who re- 100 miles per hour” at By Travis Lott portedly were alerted 1:10 a.m. Prior to the weekend shooting in Red Bud to the situation by the The bike was spotted has been a long time since there was an of- motorcycle’s loud ex- back in Red Bud at 1:19 ficer-involved shooting in Randolph County. haust—reported a sin- a.m. by Red Bud offi- The last one occurred December 9, 1976 gle gunshot followed cer Luke Horrell, who just behind where the County Journal office by a pause and then told police dispatchers currently sits. several gunshots in that he was not going The individual shot and killed by police rapid succession. to pursue him. was James Cantwell, a parolee living in a Red Bud Police Chief However, both Red trailer behind the current County Journal of- John Brittingham said Bud officers Horrell fice. There currently is a house trailer in the his officers are not yet and Michael Collins same place where Cantwell’s was, though it equipped with body followed the bike west is not the same structure. cameras, nor were out of Red Bud on Mar- Parole officers visited Cantwell’s home there dashcams in the ket Street, Route 3. that day to check on him. When they did, squad cars. According to Ran- they saw guns in his home. Illinois State Police dolph County State’s The officers told Cantwell that he would be took over the scene Attorney Jeremy Walk- going back to prison. He told them he would and investigated the er, that is when the in- not. incident. cident turned deadly. The officers ran to the nearby home of Ed- During a search of Collins and Hor- mund and Dorothy Willis, parents of County Snyder’s backpack, rell observed the bike Journal publisher Larry Willis and longtime police found a large turn around near Pow- owner and editor Jerry Willis. quantity of metham- ell Road and Clarence The officers asked to use the phone. In- phetamine, a scale and Drive to head back to- stead, Dorothy called police for them, and baggies, as well as var- ward the center of Red within minutes, her driveway was filled ious power tools. Bud. The bike some- with police cars from all over the area. During the press how became stuck in Cantwell began exchanging gunfire with mud off the shoulder conference, Walker Driveway officers, stepping out of his trailer periodi- said there was more in the eastbound lane cally to fire on them. than 100 grams of of Route 3 near the in- One shot hit Percy officer Clyde Dalton in meth in the backpack, tersection of Clarence the leg, wounding him. which was in one large Drive and Powell Road. Steeleville police officer Fred McDaniels chunk. As Snyder was at- was hit in the chest. However, the bullet hit Rock “It was the biggest tempting to get the his badge, which saved his life. Deliver And Spread bag I have ever seen,” bike out of the mud, Steeleville officer Claude Deckard was also Walker said of the -- Large Selection -- officer Collins con- hit. meth. fronted him, and Col- The only officer to be killed was Bill The motorcycle had lins said Snyder resist- Graves, a former Sparta police officer and been stolen from St, Bulk Hardwood Mulch ed and fought him. Of- radio repairman, who was standing next to Louis, with the last ficer Horrell used his Edmund Willis. He was hit in the chest and registered owner be- And Decorative Rock taser on Snyder, but died at the scene. ing from O’Fallon, Illi- Lawn Seeding Available was unable to get him The bloody incident was finally ended with nois. The ignition had Jeremy Harms, Owner under control. Jim Spier, a state trooper from Baldwin, been punched, mean- 712 Industrial Drive • Sparta During the strug- snuck around behind the trailer from the ing it was damaged gle, Snyder removed car wash next door, waited for Cantwell to Harms and started with an- a 9-millimeter hand- step outside again, and hit him with a deer other object besides Excavating And Landscaping, Inc. gun from his waist slug, killing him on the spot. area and shot Collins the original key. through the right calf. Walker said it is un- 443-2900 Or 201-7890 Collins radioed for clear why Snyder was an ambulance—a call in Randolph Coun- inal damage to proper- lice. that was played dur- ty, and that he has no t y. In a statement, Red ing a Monday after- known connection to It is also unclear Bud Police Chief John The Highest noon press conference the area. whether or not the gun Brittingham thanked at the Randolph Coun- Also during the press Snyder used in this al- the people of Ran- ty Courthouse. conference, Walker tercation was stolen, dolph County for sup- Quality Footwear Horrell then report- noted Snyder’s crimi- but it has been sent to port during this trying edly told Snyder to drop nal history, in which the Illinois State Police time. For Any Job That Crime Lab for forensic the weapon, which he he had been sentenced “The love and sup- examination. did not do. Horrell shot to three years in Mis- port you are show- Requires Safety & Officer Collins has Snyder four times, kill- souri prison in 2018 ing my officers is un- for controlled sub- been with the Red Bud Comfort All Day! ing him. matched anywhere,” Snyder was pro- stance, resisting arrest police for a year and a Brittingham said. nounced dead at the by fleeing and leaving half, and has worked Largest Selection State police ask that scene. the scene of an acci- as a police officer for if anyone else wit- Collins was taken by dent; as well as anoth- more than 11 years. In The Area! ambulance to Mercy er two year sentence Horrell has been an nessed the shooting, We Have The Right South Hospital in St. in Illinois prison for officer for nine years, they should call 618- Boot For You! Louis, where he was possession of a weap- five of which have 542-2171, extension 1207. Over 900 Pairs To treated and released on by a felon and crim- been with Red Bud po- Choose From!

Goat raided, owner charged... from Page 1______ing investigation. $1,000 cash bond and “There were plenty violations. 17 W. St. Joseph St. Walker said the report was released the fol- of things that led up to Schlimme said that, PERRYVILLE, from the crime lab lowing day. this,” Schlimme said. after these violations, MISSOURI which should be back During the execu- Among those issues the GOAT owners were 573-547-8110 in about 30 days. tion of the search war- was a charge for sell- told that their license Landeros was rant, the GOAT’s liquor ing liquor to a minor would be suspended if charged with aggra- license was also sus- February 20, when there were any more vated battery, a Class 3 pended. Sparta police conduct- issues. felony. Walker said the Sparta Mayor Jason ed compliance checks Schlimme said own- charge was elevated Schlimme, who serves at several liquor estab- er Rosalynn McClure to an aggravated bat- as the city’s liquor com- lishments in the city. was given information tery instead of a bat- missioner, said the sus- The establishment during the execution tery because it alleg- pension of the license was also cited three of the search warrant edly occurred in a pub- was due to an accumu- times this year for re- about how to go about lic place of accommo- lation of issues, rather maining open after getting a hearing with dation. than due to this one in- hours, which were the city to get her li- Landeros posted cident. filed as city ordinance quor license back.

Sternberg letter found... from Page 1______about her coming to She messaged the a June 28, 1944 letter team, and at one point visit him. He ends it as group’s administrator to “John and family,” had been sought by the many would end a let- and put the name up in Sternberg’s optimism St. Louis Cardinals. ter to their honey, with the group. Eventually, and good nature was However, he declined an “I love you.” she was contacted by apparent. the offer, because his Knowing his wife Debbie Sternberg, the “I am writing this parents were afraid loves antiques, Ron wife of Clyde Stern- letter lieing in a pup he’d lose his job at the took the letter to La- berg’s nephew. tent next to my friend International Shoe cie, who was quite in- After confirming the fox hole. The cross- Factory. trigued by it. As a that this was indeed ing of the channel was As for how the letter nursing student her- the family of the long- alright. I like to stress Sternberg wrote to his self, the parts of the lost letter writer, Lacie the fact that the sun wife nearly 78 years letter about Stern- sent it back to Debbie shines and the sky ago ended up on the berg’s medical train- in Steeleville. is just as blue in the ground in the moun- ing were especially in- “It was really fun to states as it is here,” tains of southern Ore- watch this story un- Sternberg wrote. teresting. gon—or how it stayed She wished to find fold,” Lacie said. In another letter, in such good shape—is the family of this “It shocked me, be- Sternberg compared still unclear. World War II couple, cause this just came the gunfire that would However, in both but her search went out of the blue,” Debbie awaken him at night Sternberg’s obituary cold for sometime, and said. to the fireworks on the and in a letter issued the letter ended up in a Soon after, Debbie Fourth of July. drawer. Sternberg brought the “(All) for the life of a by the International Earlier this year, she letter into the County soldier, ha ha,” Stern- Shoe Factory, it notes found the letter in the Journal office, as well berg wrote. that Daphne later drawer, and resumed as other letters Stern- It seems Sternberg’s moved to Portland, Or- her search. berg wrote to family favorite topic was egon. While those arti- She researched the members. baseball, and favorite cles state that she sur- name Sternberg, track- The letters shed team was the St. Louis vived him as his wife, ing it to Steeleville, more light on who Browns. family members said and eventually joined Sternberg was, such Debbie said Stern- the two actually di- the Facebook group I as his love for baseball, berg was actually an vorced prior to Stern- Grew Up In Steeleville, politics and the time accomplished catch- berg’s death in the Illinois. he spent overseas. In er for a local baseball wa r. PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 SCHOOL COULTERVILLESCHOOL BOARD Speech services contracted out The Coulterville ucation aide and school school district will uti- nurse. lize a neighboring dis- One other resignation trict to help with its was approved. Sarah speech and language Richter stepping down teaching. as junior high volley- During the Coulter- ball coach. ville board’s May 18 District summer of- meeting, the board ﬁ ce hours are Monday approved to contract through Friday from 8 those services with the a.m. to 2 p.m. Steeleville school dis- There will be two trict. public hearings June The speech therapist 15 prior to the board’s that Coulterville will regular meeting. use is an employee for At 6 p.m., the hear- Steeleville awards Steeleville. ing will be to consider Steeleville High School distributed awards and scholarships May 14 to some of its In other news, the barring an individual students. Above from left are Illinois State Scholars Kaylee Luehr, who also received resignation of Amanda from district property the Alma Lodge Felix A. Williams and Eastern Star Rosalie Crosley memorial Buescher as kinder- and events. scholarships, Tanner Allison, Ava Schwartzkopf, who also received the Daughters of garten teacher was A 6:15 hearing is in the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Adison Furman and Morgan Creamer. approved. Lauren Kol- regards tp the amend- weier was approved to ed ﬁ scal year budget, replace her. which is available for Christa Leonhardt public inspection in the was hired as special ed- board room. Three students make honor roll Three local students lor’s honor roll. made a 2021 spring hon- The list is reserved ors list at the University for students who earn of Mississippi in Oxford. a semester grade point Lauren Welge of Ches- average of at least 3.75, ter, Haley Kuhnert of completed at least 12 Du Quoin and Keely Ep- graded hours for the plin of Tamaroa were semester and cannot be named to the chancel- on academic probation. Makes president’s list Makinzie Griffith of sity in Manchester. Ellis Grove was recently Full-time students named to the January to who earn a minimum May 2021 winter presi- grade point average dent’s list at Southern of 3.7 are named to the New Hampshire Univer- list. Conway receives scholarship Shealyn Conway was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from State Farm agent Terrin Thies in Steeleville. Conway is a 2021 graduate of Steeleville High School. She is the daughter of Terry and Misty Conway. She will be attending Rend Lake College in Ina to study social work. From left State Farm staff members Thies, Stephanie Deterding, Mary Ann Bowerman, Conway and Lindsay Davison. University of E’ville announces dean’s list Three area students were recently recognized on the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Honors went to Audrey Wuertz of Prairie du Rocher, athletic training; Jacob Soderlund of Sparta, health services Coulterville scholarship administration; and Diana Cole from the Coulterville VFW Rachel Gomes of Du Auxiliary Post 6865 presents Benjamin Scott Quoin, exercise science. with a $500 scholarship award from the To qualify, a student Auxiliary during Coulterville High School must carry at least 12 commencement ceremonies May 21. Scott hours and have at least is the son of Geremy and Jennifer Scott. a 3.5 GPA. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ELECTRICIAN AUTO PARTS/SERVICE CLEANING KEN Hall FROEMLING Danbury’s Electric, Inc. 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FFA oﬃ cers The Marissa High School FFA recently elected its 2021-22 ofﬁ cers. From left Ellie Parker, vice president; Katie Sabo, secretary; Bree Portz, president; Caleb Trieb, treasurer; Jeff Wiley, sentinel; David Schneidewind, historian, and Grace Middendorf, reporter.

Marissa Masonic scholarships Marissa Masonic Lodge 881 awarded scholarships to two Marissa High School graduates during graduation ceremonies held May 21. Shown in the top photo are scholarship recipient Hannah Phelps and lodge Worshipful Brother Stephen Hodges. In the bottom photo, Hodges presents the second scholarship to Emily Smith. Clendenin receives scholarship Chester High School 2021 graduate Peyton Clendenin recently received a $1,000 educational scholarship from the Chester Chamber of FSB scholarships Commerce. She is shown receiving the award First State Bank of Campbell Hill presented from Bruce Luthy Jr., vice president and three local students with $500 scholarships treasurer of the chamber. through the Community Banking 2021 Annual Scholarship Program. The program is part of a statewide essay contest in which participants wrote essays about why community banks are Rockhurst dean’s list valuable during a pandemic. The winners were Megan Wettig of Trico, top; Benjamin Scott of A Red Bud wom- spring semester. Coulterville High School, middle with branch an was named to the The dean’s list rec- manager Kim Reuscher; and Ava Schwartzkopf dean’s list at Rockhurst ognizes students with of Steeleville High School, at bottom with loan University in Kansas a grade point average ofﬁ cer Ryan Berry. City, Missouri for the of 3.5 or higher.

Prost graduates A Baldwin man recently graduated from University of Northern Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia. Full Service Excavation Justin Prost received a bachelor of science in cybersecurity. ROCK, DIRT AND SAND HAULING Competitive Pricing & Prompt Delivery PAGE 8 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2017 BUSINESS Longtime Steeleville postmaster retiring By Dan Zobel the new bank, the new May 31 will mark owner of the grocery the final day on the store, Kim Rasnick tak- job for longtime Steel- ing over the Egyptian eville postmaster Tony Electric building and McWhorter. AIC taking over the McWhorter, 58, has DORMA building, Steel- occupied the position eville has a lot going for the last 18 years. for it. Combined with his time “People in Steeleville with the military, he need to be proud of said he has 39 years of what’s happening service to the post. here.” When he fi rst began Through the years, the job in Steeleville, McWhorter has seen it was not viewed as a the postal business longterm commitment. make a complete 180 “When I fi rst came to from what it handles this offi ce, one of the on a daily basis, mov- town representatives ing from letters and asked my boss if this fl ats to a bigger focus postmaster was going on parcels. to stay,” McWhorter “When I started here, said. “My boss said the mail volume was at that time that this really heavy. We had was kind of a stepping quite a bit of fi rst-class stone, and he had plans letters and magazines, for me to move on.” and we didn’t deliver Those plans changed, as many parcels. Today, though, when the town it’s the opposite. made a positive impres- “The parcel business sion on McWhorter, one has exploded for us be- that has stuck with him cause we’re losing fi rst- Above, Steeleville postmaster Tony McWhorter to this day. class letters. People kneels in front of a group of postal service “I fell in love with are going to payments employees May 7, and at right, he sorts some mail. Steeleville,” McWhorter online, and we’re los- to bury his roots in the want to thank them said. “Steeleville is a ing magazine subscrip- town. and my employees. I’ve great town. Between tions.” “All of the residents always had very good all of the improvements The connections of Steeleville have employees. that it’s made here over McWhorter has made treated me fantastic,” “I’ve been very blessed the years, like with on a personal level also McWhorter said. “I since I’ve been here.” the new library and influenced his choice Otten new SCH lab manager

Christy Otten recently joined Sparta Commu- nity Hospital as its new laboratory manager. Otten carries 20 years of laboratory experience, including serving as an assistant lab director for over four years. She received her as- sociate of applied science degree in medical laboratory technology from John A. Logan Christy Otten College in Carterville, a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory of medical laboratory science from Austin scientist, by American Peay State University Medical Technologists. in Clarksville, Tennes- A medical lab scien- From left are RN Angie Schoenbeck, Assistant Director of Nursing Kristi Williams, LPN Amanda see, and bachelor and tist typically has more Johnson, RN Kim Fedderke, DAISY Award winner RN Amy Mathis, RN Brandy Hagene and Care masterof business ad- education and is able to Coordinator manager Amy Eggemeyer. ministration degrees perform more involved from Campbellsville lab work. A medical lab University in Kentucky. technician performs Otten is certified more of the routine lab Mathis wins DAISY Award as a medical labora- work for medical staff. tory technician by the Otten lives in Chester, Memorial Hospital of surprised and honored clinics, can be nomi- bers and coworkers can American Society for where she was born Chester held its DAISY to receive the award. nated for the DAISY request paper nomi- Clinical Pathologists and raised. She has two Award ceremony May 11 “I have felt that my Award. nation forms or go to and as a medical tech- children, Jordan and to honor extraordinary calling in life, besides Patients, family mem- mhchester.com. nologist, qualified to Jasmine, and two res- nurses. being a wife and moth- work under the title cue dogs, Carly and Ivy. The fi ve nurses nomi- er, has been to be a nated were RN Kim nurse,” Mathis said. “I Fedderke, RN Brandy enjoy taking care of Hagene, LPN Amanda people.” Red Bud Hospital Johnson, RN Amy Ma- The favorite part of this and RN Angie Sch- her job is working with oenbeck. a team of professionals mental health challenge Mathis was honored as who want to see the the DAISY Award recipi- best for patients. To conclude the counseling where a ent for the fi rst half of “It’s a joy to then see Mental Health Month medical professional 2021. This award is part those patients doing challenge series, Red can listen to your con- of the DAISY Founda- well in the community,” Bud Regional Hospi- cerns and help guide tion’s programs to recog- Mathis said. tal encourages partici- you in your steps for- nize the efforts nurses Memorial plans to pants to refl ect on the ward. perform every day. hold an award cere- challenges presented Red Bud Regional of- Mathis lives in Steel- mony two times every over the course of the fers group therapy ser- eville and will have year to recognize their month. vices for older adults been employed at Me- nurses who go above This series was de- through the Senior So- morial for fi ve years in and beyond. signed to help identify lutions program. August. This is her 20th Nurses at all of Memo- key areas that can be One-on-one coun- year as an RN. rial’s locations, includ- improved in one’s life Mathis noted she was ing the rural health that will transform the seling sessions for peo- health and well being ple 6 and older through in themselves, their Christy Brinkman are families and the people also offered. around them. For more information, When these steps are call the hospital at 618- not enough, consider 282-3831.

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Red Bud graduates The Red Bud High School class of 2021 graduated May 21 during a ceremony in the gymnasium at the high school. Graduates are shown during the opening remarks delivered by Jordyn Mulherin, the class vice president. Donation On Wednesday, First National Bank of Steeleville presented a $5,000 donation to the Steeleville Nutrition Site. From left are Becky Kiehna of the Nutrition Site, Steeleville Mayor Andy Gerlach, FNB senior Vice President Karen Jacobus and bank CEO Bob Koopman.

Watercolor Mississippi Valley Art Guild instructor Barb Schrieber taught a watercolor class, featuring the covered bridge over Little Mary’s River east of Chester. Participants, in front from left, were Jean Salger, St. Marks graduates Vicki Eggemeyer, Deb Rohlﬁ ng and Phyllis Moutray. Back row: Grace St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steeleville held its eighth grade Wahlman, Barb McCormick, Beth Bell and Donna Magers. Not pictured: graduation May 20. From left are graduates Trenton Ingles, Noah Michelle Daschka. Hartman, Canon Ruby, Tyler Ingles and Katherine Pierce. COVID-19 numbers down, two more deaths in Randolph The number of cases put the pandemic in Tuesday, down from 87, the highest in the 19 active cases Tuesday with 22,650 deaths. of the coronavirus are the rearview mirror. eight reported the three-county region. from 35 the week prior. As of Monday night, at the lowest levels in Statewide, there week prior. However, Jackson County was No deaths were re- there were 1,419 indi- the area and through- were fewer than 1,000 there were unfortu- monitoring 34 cases ported this week in viduals in Illinois in out the state that we new cases reported nately two deaths re- Tuesday, down from Jackson, 73, or Perry, the hospital with COV- have seen in a long Tuesday, with just 808. ported in Randolph in 42 a week ago. 61. ID-19. Of those, 350 pa- time, even more wel- Randolph County the past week, bring- Perry County, which There have been a to- tients were in the ICU comed news for a rest- was monitoring just ing the county’s death saw spikes for the past tal of 1,377,249 cases of and 180 were on venti- less world wishing to four active cases as of toll from the virus to two weeks, was down to coronavirus in Illinois, lators. PAGE 10 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 C’ville summer reading program

The Coulterville li- Program Schedule brary is ready to con- June 3: Participants duct its summer read- will be able to create ing program with self portraits that will a theme of Reading be displayed at the li- Colors Your World. brary. The broad motif of June 10: Local herptile colors provides a con- enthusiast and forester text for exploring hu- Jeremy Schumacher manity, nature, cul- will visit with a color- ture and science, as ful array of reptiles well as providing pro- and amphibians. He gramming that dem- will present a program onstrates how libraries focusing on how their and reading can ex- colorings act as camou- pand the world through fl age. Participants will kindness, growth and have an opportunity to Balloon art community. handle the reptiles and The Missouri Valley Art Guild in Chester provided a free art workshop May 22 for children. Summer reading pro- amphibians. Instructor Barb McCormick taught the participants how to paint fl owers and butterfl ies using gram participants will June 17: Librarian balloons. From left are Aiden Farrar, Laurey Hayer, Piper Seymour, Avrie Lingle, Addie Surman, experience opportuni- and bird enthusiast Penelope Seymour, Paisley Martin, Bailea Lingle and Violet Carter. ties to develop crea- Anita Mueller will lead tivity, try new things, a program focusing on explore art and find the many colors of local beauty in diversity. birds and how birds Program activities can bring color and joy Register for Rally on the River will be held each Thurs- to the natural world. day in June from 1 to 2 June 24: The last pro- Registration has be- of C began the chari- nity,” said Father Ste- no matter how big or p.m. The program is gram will feature a gun for the Saturday, table event. ven Pautler, Evans- small, is appreciated,” open to preschool aged wrap party, prizes for May 29 Rally on the “We are just about ville council chaplain. McConachie said. children through those participants and en- River in Evansville. there,” said event co- “The former St. Louis The rally begins who are 17. couragement to con- This is the eighth chairman Mark Mc- Catholic Church lead- with the recognition For more information tinuing using books to year for the rally, Conachie. “This year er, Cardinal Glennon, of veterans at noon at or to register, visit the bring creativity, color which provides sup- could be the year we envisioned a place for the K of C hall. The library, go to coulter- and learning opportu- port to Cardinal Glen- hit this goal.” physical and spiritual community is invited villepl.org or call the nities to participants. non Children’s Hospi- Over 40 percent healing for children. to recognize veterans library at 618-758-3013. tal in St. Louis. of the young people Through generous who have served. Evansville Knights who benefi t from the donations, his vision A shotgun start by of Columbus Council services of Cardinal continues.” the 2021 grand mar- New Athens library 1952, the event spon- Glennon Hospital are The Evansville K of shal follows the vet- sor, hopes to mark an located in the metro- C is looking for indi- eran recognition cer- important milestone east. viduals, businesses emony. summer reading this year. Its goal is to “We are blessed to and organizations To register for Ral- The New Athens li- to 5. top the $100,000 mark have this great in- to help sponsor the ly on the River, to go brary will return to The library’s summer raised for Cardinal stitution of healing event. evansvillekc.org or regular business hours reading program will Glennon since the K within our commu- “Every contribution, call 618-853-2616. Tuesday, June 1. begin June 7. Activities Patrons will then be include craft kits and a allowed to visit the li- story walk at the Okaw brary Monday through Valley Park. Randolph Society reception June 16 Thursday from 10 a.m. For more information to 7 p.m. and Friday and or to register, call the The Randolph Society with anyone who en- thman, Ruth Gilster, COVID-19 vaccinations Saturday from noon library at 618-475-3255. Foundation will hold its joys learning about Ned Carlton, Clemmie should wear masks and 2021 reception Wednes- Randolph County histo- Mae Sternberg, Eliz- social distance. day, June 16 at 6 p.m. ry, is invited to attend. abeth Durfee, Terry The Randolph Soci- Toby Jo at the Ft. Kaskaskia Randolph County Brelje and the black ety is an honor society Toby Jo is a sweet boy Shelter House. citizens who will be Civil War veterans. devoted to the recog- who loves his head At the reception, the honored are William Those attending are nition of prominent rubs. Although he’s still foundation’s Class of Hayes, Percy Clerc, Ma- asked to bring lawn persons who have lived a bit timid, he’s getting 2020 and Class of 2021 rie Rouensa, Thom- chairs. Attendees who in and contributed to more comfortable with will be recognized. as Mather, Irvin Pei- have not received Randolph County. people. He is about a Friends and relatives year old and hasn’t of the honorees, along been kid or dog-tested. If you are interested in adopting Toby Jo, COUNTY JOURNAL contact the Perry County Humane Society at 618-542-3647 or email 618.497.8272 the shelter at [email protected]. COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 11 Redistricting hearings open amid partisan divides Religious, ethnic groups complain about potential vote dilution

By Peter Hancock bill form, which would the 2nd House District, is currently held by sembly member would crats are pressing to Capitol News Illinois provide legal descrip- a seat currently held Hernandez. be as surprised as we pass a new set of legis- Illinois lawmakers tions of the boundaries by Democratic state “We know that all were,” she said. lative maps before the opened their first pub- of each district. Representative The- those people who voted Hearings are sched- General Assembly’s lic hearing Tuesday on Meanwhile, Made- resa Mah, an Asian for Rep. Mah in 2016 uled to continue scheduled adjourn- a proposed set of new leine Doubek, execu- American, to the 24th to be the first Asian Wednesday and Thurs- ment on Monday, May House and Senate dis- tive director of the re- House District, which American General As- day. Legislative Demo- 31. trict maps with Demo- form advocacy group Change Illinois, ar- crats and Republicans Village of Coulterville Annual Water Quality Report still at sharp odds over gued against using how the maps were ACS estimates for re- COULTERVILLE Source of Drinking Water Drinking water, including bottled water, may drawn and whether or districting. reasonably be expected to contain at least small The sources of drinking water (both tap water and amounts of some contaminants. The presence of not they are fair. “The maps unveiled IL1570150 bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, contaminants does not necessarily indicate that House and Senate Friday night are built ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water water poses a health risk. More information about Annual Water Quality Report for the travels over the surface of the land or through the contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Democrats unveiled on old flawed data that period of January 1 to December 31, 2020. ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can Hotline at (800) 426-4791. the proposed maps late never was meant to pickup substances resulting from the presence of This report is intended to provide you with animals or from human activity. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to Friday. They were re- be used for redistrict- important information about your drinking water and drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the Contaminants that may be present in source water portedly drawn using ing,” she said. “We and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe include: amount of certain contaminants in water provided drinking water. - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and by public water systems. FDA regulations establish population estimates many other organiza- bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment limits for contaminants in bottled water which The source of drinking water used by plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock must provide the same protection for public from the Census Bu- tions and community COULTERVILLE is Surface Water operations, and wildlife. health. reau’s American Com- members have said - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants munity Survey be- this repeatedly. The metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result in drinking water than the general population. For more information regarding this report contact: from urban storm water runoff, industrial or cause official numbers American Community domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with production, mining, or farming. cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have from the 2020 census Survey five-year esti- undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS Name Dale Schumer - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and will not be available mates undercount Il- infants can be particularly at risk from water runoff, and residential uses. Phone 618-758-2168 or 618-758-2813 infections. These people should seek advice about until August or Sep- linoisans by tens of - Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers. thousands.” synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen tember. by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Allan Lichtman, Religious, ethnic Este informe contiene información muy importante urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). sobre el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable a history professor groups push back con alguien que lo entienda bien. - Radioactive contaminants, which can be If present, elevated levels of lead can cause at American Univer- The Democrats’ pro- naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas serious health problems, especially for pregnant production and mining activities. women and young children. Lead in drinking water sity in Washington, posed maps also drew is primarily from materials and components significant opposition associated with service lines and home plumbing. D.C., who was hired We cannot control the variety of materials used in as a consultant by from various religious plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the the House and Senate and ethnic groups, potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap Copies of this report will not be mailed to for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for Democratic caucuses, particularly in Chica- drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about testified that in his go and its surround- individual customers, but a hard copy is lead in your water, you may wish to have your Source Wateravailable Information for anyone to pick up at the water tested. Information on lead in drinking opinion, ACS data is ing suburbs, who com- water, testing methods, and steps you can take to Coulterville Village Hall. minimize exposure is available from the Safe acceptable to use for plained that the plan Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location redistricting because threatens to divide in the five years lead- communities, break Source Water Information INTAKE (60056) RESERVOIR Surface Water ______ADJACENT TO WTP ing up to the 2010 cen- up voting blocs and 1 of 5 sus, those estimates dilute minority voting Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location for Illinois were off by power. only about 0.3 percent. Shlomo Soroka, di- INTAKE (60056) RESERVOIR Surface Water ______ADJACENT TO WTP

“Nationally, there is rector of government Source Water Assessment no requirement under affairs for the Ortho- law or the constitution dox Jewish advocacy in Illinois that only organization Agudath We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome toSource attend Waterany of Assessmentour regularly scheduled Village Board meetings. They are held the first and third Mondays of each month at decennial U.S. census Israel of Illinois, criti- 7:00PM. If a holiday falls on that Monday the meeting is then held on the following Tuesday. Each meeting has a public data can be used for cized the maps for comment section in which anyone in the audience can offer comments, or you may call Village Hall at 618-758-2813 prior to the posting of the agenda to be placed specifically on the agenda. redistricting,” he said. splitting up large por- We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome “In fact, the majority tions of the Orthodox to attend any of our regularly scheduled Village Board meetings. They are held the first and third Mondays of each month at The7: 0source0PM. Ifwater a holiday assessment falls for on ourthat supply Monday hasthe beenmeeting completed is then by held the onIllinois the following EPA. If Tuesday. you would Each like meeting a copy has of athis public comment section in which anyone in the audience can offer comments, or you may call Village Hall at 618-758-2813 prior to the of states, I repeat that, Jewish community information, please stop by Village Hall or call our water operator at 618-758-2168 or 618-758-2813. To view a summary posting of the agenda to be placed specifically on the agenda. version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination according to the Na- that reside in or near Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website Illinois’ current 16th tional Conference of at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. State Legislatures, do House District. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by Village Hall or call our water operator at 618-758-2168 or 618-758-2813. To view a summary not explicitly require Soroka said his version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination that you must use only group participated in Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. decennial census data multiple hearings and Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems. for internal redistrict- gave input on maps. Hence, the reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. Mandatory treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. ing purposes, particu- “I drew maps, I sub- 2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected larly, of course, when mitted them, reached Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems. such data is not avail- out to numerous leg- Hence, the reason for mandatory2020 treatment Regulated for all surface Contaminants water supplies in DetectedIllinois. Mandatory treatment includes able or delayed.” islators and really did Leadcoagulation, and Copper sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. He also praised Il- everything within my Definitions: linois for legislative power to convey the Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. maps produced in importance of keep- Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.2 of 5 the past that enabled ing our community to- Lead and Date MCLG Action 90th # Sites Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Black and Hispanic gether in a single com- Copper Sampled Level (AL) Percentile Over AL communities to gain pact and contiguous Copper 9/10/2019 1.3 1.3 0.2 4 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits;2 of Leaching 5 from wood preservatives; Corrosion of district,” he said. household plumbing systems. representation in the General Assembly that But in the proposed Lead 9/10/2019 0 15 1 . 3 0 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. roughly mirrors their map, he said, the Or- numbers in the state thodox Jewish commu-

Water Quality Test Results population as a whole. nity was “further split But upon question- and divided” between Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. ing from Senate Re- four districts. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. publican Leader Dan Dilara Sayeed of Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible McConchie, of Haw- the Illinois Muslim using the best available treatment technology. Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not thorn Woods, among Civic Coalition also goal or MRDLG: reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. others, Lichtman complained that even Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a after her group and MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. said he could not tell whether the proposed many others testified Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. ppm: Milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. maps released over at numerous earlier ppb: Micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. the weekend would public hearings and na: not applicable. accomplish the same even submitted pro- Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why thing because he had posed maps showing total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if not seen the demo- how they wanted their possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water graphic data that was communities to be re- system on multiple occasions. used to draw them. flected, the Democrats’ mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Democratic state proposed map did not 3 of 5 Representative Eliza- reflect those concerns. beth Hernandez, who “You’re hearing from Regulated Contaminants chairs the House Re- all of us saying please districting Committee, don’t approve maps, Disinfectants and Collection Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination said the maps before please don’t vote yes Disinfection By- Date Level Levels Products Detected Detected the committee were on maps where our Chloramines 12/31/2020 2.0 0.7 - 2.6 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes. only a draft, but Mc- voices, our leadership Conchie said the com- and our communities Haloacetic Acids 2020 46 27.5 – 42.9 No goal for 60 ppb N By - product of drinking water disinfection mittee still needed to have not been heard,” (HAA5)* the total see the demographic she said. numbers. Jose Marco-Paredes Total Trihalomethanes 2020 55 36.1 – 62.9 No goal for 80 ppb N By - product of drinking water disinfection (TTHM) the total “How can we appro- of the Latino Policy Forum also said he priately measure the draft without the num- was disappointed in bers,” he asked. the proposed maps be- Hernandez said cause it was impossi- Inorganic Collection Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination those numbers would ble to tell what impact Contaminants Date Level Levels Detected Detected be forthcoming, but it would have without Barium 2020 0.016 0.016 - 0.016 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge McConchie insisted the underlying de- Regulated Contaminants (Continued) from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. lawmakers needed mographic data from the underlying survey Fluoride 2020 0.7 0.702 - 0.702 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water them before they could Radioactive Collection Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation additiveLikely which Source promotes of Contamination strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum consider the proposed data that was used to Contaminants Date Level Levels Detected Detected factories. maps. draw the maps. CombinedManganese Radium 2020 02.4473.0 0.24734.0 -– 02.4473.0 1500 1505 pCi/L ppb N N ErosionThis contaminant of natural is deposits. not currently reg- “We’re looking at Meanwhile, Grace 226/228 ulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits. shapes on a map,” he Chan McKibben, ex- Selenium 2020 3.0 3.30 – 3.30 50 50 pp b N Discharg e from petroleum and metal said. “That doesn’t give ecutive director of the refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines. us the level of detail Coalition for a Bet- RegulatedSodium Contaminants2020 (Continued)37 37 - 37 ppm N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: necessary … There’s ter Chinese American Used in water softener regeneration. no data.” Community, noted that

Other Republicans under the proposed Radioactive Collection Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination complained that the maps, the Chinatown Contaminants Date Level Levels Detected Detected 4 of 5 proposed maps still community in Chicago Combined Radium 2020 0.473 0.473 - 0.473 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits. have not been put into would be moved from 226/228

Turbidity

Limit (Treatment Level Violation Likely Source of Contamination Technique) Detected

Highest single measurement 1 NTU 0.105 NTU N Soil runoff.

Lowest monthly % meeting limit 0.3 NTU 100% N Soil runoff.

Information Statement: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the condition and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants. Turbidity

Total Organic Carbon Limit (Treatment Level Violation Likely Source of Contamination

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon Technique)(TOC) removal was measuredDetected each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section. Highest single measurement 1 NTU 0.105 NTU N Soil runoff. 5 of 5 Lowest monthly % meeting limit 0.3 NTU 100% N Soil runoff.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section. 5 of 5 PAGE 12 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021

RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD Projects looming By Dan Zobel Wolf added that the The Randolph County department has re- Sheriff’s Department ceived a $7,500 dona- has a number of pro- tion to go toward the jects in the works. potential purchase. Sheriff Shannon Wolff said he will get Wolff and Chief Deputy a proposal together Jarrod Peters spoke to and present what the the board about these department is looking potential projects May for to the board. 19 following the con- The department is clusion of a special also looking into the county board meeting. purchase of several The board meeting was called to approve bids other items. received for roof work Wolff wants to see the at the county’s highway camera systems in the department building sheriff’s offi ce, jail and and on top of the court- courthouse updated. house. “They are currently For the shingle roof all analog cameras,” replacement on a Wolff said. “We have portion of the court- some issues with get- house roof, the board ting the cameras re- approved a total bid placed when we need of $29,075, including an upgrade or one $7,500 for a snow rail, breaks down.” from D.E. Martin Roof- Wolff said this is ing of Lebanon. something that does The board also asked not have to be done im- for an additional bid mediately. Although, for the roof on the old he has received a bid Mulholland Surveying of around $35,000 from building that the coun- Southern Illinois Video ty recently purchased. The bid received from Systems in Murphys- D.E. Martin Roofing boro, the same com- was $10,910. pany the department In regards to the high- currently works with way department build- for its cameras, to do ing metal roof overlay, the upgrade. the board approved a “That would put us up bid of $190,000 from to speed on everything Archview Metals Sys- we need and it would tems of Columbia. This make it a lot easier to roof will be placed over upgrade,” Wolff said. the top of the existing “I believe that would roof. also have cloud stor- Saying farewell On May 22, Trico High The board recessed age instead of having School gathered in the meeting before a big server down there its gymnasium for hearing from Wolff and that has to store every- its senior graduation. Peters in regards to the thing.” sheriff’s department. Above, students stand Per the board’s direc- The department aims during a portion of tion, Wolff said it is to install license plate the ceremony, and a good idea to have reader cameras in the Gabriel Granstaff of county. an engineering study Willisville savors the These cameras have done through Quadrant moment with a big the ability to read a ve- Design of Waterloo to smile on his face. At hicles license plate and know the right amount right, Kaden Wilson, give offi cers informa- of cameras that would the son of Aaron tion about the owner of need to be purchased and Jenny Wilson the vehicle. and the best locations of Ava, delivers his Wolff noted that Mon- for them. valedictorian speech. roe County and St. Clair The department is County each utilize also looking to pur- these cameras. chase a drone, accord- In Randolph, Sparta ing to Wolff. has approved to add six He said that the de- in its city and Red Bud partment uses the Coul- is getting two. terville Police Depart- Wolff said that the ment drone quite often. department met with He explained the drone offi cials from Chester, also has a tracking Emergency care. Steeleville and Coulter- device. ville in an attempt to Wolff said the cost purchase some of the Recognized nationally. Available locally. cameras as a group. would be roughly However, Wolff noted $7,700. However, the that Coulterville is not department already able to contribute at has $4,200 that could this time. be used toward the pur- Another perk of the chase. cameras is the ability to Commissioner Ronnie track vehicles. By hav- White asked if any- 30-MINUTE ing just one camera, body has checked with PLEDGE Wolff explained that the county’s insurance he could enter a license company to see how it plate number into the would be covered and CHEST PAIN GASTRO- program and receive a if there would be an CENTER ENTEROLOGY notifi cation any time it additional charge. got picked up by one of Kiehna noted that the cameras. sometimes the insur- The difficulty with ance company grants the cameras, though, the county money. is they cost $8,800 for a “This is something we single camera. could use,” Wolff said. Wolff would like to “We got rid of our K9, and it’s a big safety is- have fi ve cameras pur- GENERAL STROKE chased as a group. sue. 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113044_REDB_ERcapabilities_6_625x10c.indd 1 11/19/20 9:32 AM MAY 27, 2021 Section Two Section Two Remembering Korea By Travis Lott During one exercise, warm the tent. A night spection Team made For someone who de- when doing push-ups watchman noticed, and up of offi cers from scribes himself as just and sit-ups, Wesbecher tried to stop them. Switzerland, Sweden, an old farm boy, Har- almost succumbed to The sergeant extin- Czechoslovakia and Po- old Wesbecher has been exhaustion himself. He guished the stove and land. around the world and said his instructor, who told the watchman that Wesbecher said he back again. was about 50 feet away he’d be in trouble if he enjoyed much of his Wesbecher, 92, of ru- from him, appeared to opened the tent. By the time in Taegu, making ral Evansville recently be coming and going time the watchman re- friends with fellow MPs wrote a short story from his fi eld of vision. turned, the cold tem- and the foreign neutral about his time in the He walked outside and peratures had cooled offi cers. service, during which collapsed, having to be the pipes of the stove, Once all the prisoners he served in the Korean sent to the hospital for and the watchman from Koje Island were War as a military police a couple hours to re- could not prove the returned, Wesbecher’s offi cer with the United cover. stove had ever been on. company was sent to States Army. During his This was not the only That was one night the Koje Island in Novem- service, he experienced time he was hospital- men were able to sleep. ber 1953 to March 1954. extremes of heat, cold ized during training. After fi ve months, in From there, he was sent and the wrath of the Another time, he was May 1953, Wesbecher to Ch’onch’on Valley. He ocean. shot in the side of the was ordered to join the was scheduled to leave Prior to service, he knee with a blank car- 24th Military Police in May of 1954. worked on his dad’s tridge by a fellow train- Harold Wesbecher holds a framed copy of his Company in Sendai. On his fi nal day farm where they had ee. He was taken by honorable discharge adorned with patches Two months later, he there, a lieutenant as- cows, chickens and ambulance to the hos- and photographs from his time in the Korean was sent to Korea. signed him to transport hogs. pital where he spent Wa r. Wesbecher said a truckload of “ladies of In transitioning from the next couple hours the MPs were a good the night” to a Korean a slow, quiet farm life to having specks of black anything for 36 hours,” he would be stationed on group. None of them police station, which he the military during the powder removed from Wesbecher said. the mountain to brave smoked, and they were did. Korean War, Wesbecher his knee. Wesbecher said that, the frigid elements. all straight-laced. He boarded a ship said he doesn’t know After basic training, when he was able to eat, He entered winter “I don’t know how back home in Yoka- how to describe it. he was sent home for he would have to hold training on the moun- they selected us, but we hama, Japan. He said “I don’t have an an- 30 days with a bum the plate down with one tain January 2, 1953. were pretty much all of the two-week trip home swer for you,” Wes- knee. However, he said hand to keep it from It lasted two painful the same calibur,” Wes- was much smoother becher said. “Army life is he was lucky, because sliding away. weeks. becher said. than his fi rst voyage. different.” the cartridge didn’t hit At one point, he got Wesbecher said the Wesbecher said his He returned home He was drafted into anything to cause severe permission to go to the nights would get down job basically boiled just in time for the the service June 19, 1952, damage. infi rmary to get some to 20-below-zero, and down to keeping other wheat harvest in June just before the wheat He left port to travel medicine. When he he would sleep in a fi ve- servicemen out of trou- of 1954. harvest. to the far east December stepped out onto the man tent, though most ble. He still lives on the He took a train from 12, 1952 on a troop ship deck, he saw waves that of the time he and his “A lot of military guys Wesbecher farm. Sparta to Chicago, then headed for Japan. were 40-feet high. fellow soldiers couldn’t didn’t like the MPs,” He remained in touch on a bus to Ft. Custer, On the way, the ship “I have no idea how sleep in the cold. Wesbecher said. with some of his fellow Michigan where he re- traveled at a 45-degree the boat stayed afl oat,” Wesbecher lined his On July 26, 1953, he veterans, and began ceived his uniform and angle into a storm. For Wesbecher said. winter sleeping bag received orders that seeing them during re- basic military instruc- two days, the ship trav- He arrived in Yoko- with his summer sleep- the 24th Division was to unions in 1983, when tions. eled slowly through the hama, Japan December ing bag. The group in- move to the front lines he went to a sergeant’s From there, he went storm. With 3,000 sol- 28, 1952. When they sulated the tent from of the war, but he got summer home in Wis- to Camp Breckinridge, diers seasick aboard arrived, he heard the the earth with pine tree lucky. consin. Nine attended Kentucky for a brutal 16 the ship, all the trash captain’s voice on the limbs covered with a “By the grace of God, with their spouses. weeks of infantry train- cans were fi lled with intercom tell the troops poncho as a moisture on July 27, the Korean The reunions would ing in heat that reached vomit. They had to sleep that if they wanted to barrier. Armistice Agreement continue to be held ev- 120 degrees. During this on their stomachs with see Mt. Fuji, that was One night, a sergeant was signed,” Wesbecher ery other year until the training, outdoor exer- arms through the lacing the time. He climbed slept in the tent with said. last one in 2014. He said cises had to be suspend- on the bunk to prevent to the top deck for the them. Because of the un- Instead, he went to it became diffi cult for ed after 13 recruits died falling out of bed. view, not knowing that bearable cold, someone Taegu, Korea to guard them to travel, but they from heat exhaustion. “I never ate or drank within just a few days, in the tent lit the stove to the Neutral Nation In- stay in touch. PAGE 14 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 Abortion foes to challenge ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards By Peter Hancock religious organiza- his group’s intent to Capitol News Illinois tions and Republican proceed with the law- The leader of one lawmakers. suit until those stand- of the state’s largest Opponents of the ards go into effect in anti-abortion groups standards pointed to 2025. told a legislative com- language calling on “But this bill says mittee Tuesday that teachers and school that, ahead of that, the group intend to leaders to approach new teachers and fi le a legal challenge their work “affi rm- those mentors would against the state’s new ing the validity of stu- have to align them- “culturally responsive dents’ backgrounds selves with this rule, teaching and leading and identities,” and and there’s a concern standards.” that they should “as- that they can’t do that,” Ralph Rivera, a lob- sess how their biases he said. byist for Illinois Right and perceptions affect His position, how- to Life Action and the their teaching practice ever, brought a sharp Pro-Family Alliance, and how they access rebuke from Demo- told a House committee tools to mitigate their cratic state Represent- that 30 public school own behavior (racism, ative Sue Scherer, who teachers have signed sexism, homophobia, chairs the House com- on to a future lawsuit unearned privilege, mittee that deals with that will challenge the Eurocentrism, etc.).” K-12 education curric- constitutionality of Schools won’t begin ulum and policy. those standards. implementing those “I just think it’ll be “They feel that that new standards until a crying shame if peo- would be compelled 2025. But the issue came ple are now asked, speech,” Rivera said. up Tuesday during dis- Ralph, to not vote for “This would threaten cussion of a bill dealing every single good edu- their right to free ex- with mentoring pro- cation bill from this ercise of religion or grams for new teachers point forward in his- conscience.” and principals. tory, and pull that one The standards, Senate Bill 814 would line out every single which the Illinois make a number of time,” she said. “At a State Board of Edu- changes and updates certain point, we have cation endorsed last to those programs, in- to accept that that is in year, call on schools of cluding a requirement the statute. JCAR has education to train pro- that the content of passed it.” spective new teachers those programs align “Well, but it’s our in how to make their with the Culturally Re- responsibility to say instruction more in- sponsive Teaching and that 814 is a fi ne bill,” clusive and relevant Learning Standards. Rivera replied. “But to students from dif- If enacted into law, there’s one part that Never forgotten ferent cultural back- that bill would take ef- we’re looking to have Chester city workers recently placed Hometown Heroes banners grounds as well as fect immediately. 30 public school teach- throughout the city. The program honors and pays tribute to those from students of different Rivera said he had ers and more do a law- the Chester area who have or are serving in a branch of the military. The sexual orientations no problems with the suit on because they’ve banners are displayed Memorial Day through Veterans Day. Individuals and gender identities. underlying mentoring read the rule, or the recognized must reside or have resided in Chester and must have served The Illinois State programs or any other standard, and they in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy or National Guard Board of Education part of the bill. He said say, ‘I can’t do all of and be in active duty, be an honorably discharged veteran or have died proposed those stand- his only opposition that.’ So we can’t just in the line of duty. Banners can be purchased to be displayed at $75 for ards last year which was to the provisions ignore that.” a two-year period. Pictured hanging the banners are city workers Todd were approved by the requiring those pro- The bill passed out Yankey and Charlie Bargman. On the ground is Steve Renner while Joint Committee on grams be aligned with of the committee by Lorin Mott, not pictured, is driving the operating the machinery. Administrative Rules the new teaching and a vote of 5-1 and now in February amid leadership standards. heads to the House May 23 strong opposition from He also said it wasn’t fl oor. Is Your Car In Need Of June 6 Body June 13 Work? July 11 Trust Us For Quality Auto Repairs Collision July 25 Kenny Centre Aug. 8 10712 Country Club Road • Sparta • 618-443-3511 Aug 22

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SPORTS By: Dan Zobel High school baseball, softball playoff pairings Regional pairings and postseason schedules were recently released for the Illinois High School Asso- ciation baseball and softball playoffs. Different this year will be that throughout the duration of the regional tournament, games will be played at the better seeded team’s home field in each individual game, rather than having one host site. There are two sectionals within a supersectional. Each sectional is broken into subsectionals, leading to four regional tournaments. The Steeleville baseball and Trico softball teams each earned top seeds in their subsectionals. The Trico baseball and Marissa-Coulterville softball teams were each No. 3 seeds in their subsectionals. Subsectional seeds are listed in parentheses. Not all game times have been set. Baseball Pairings Class 1A SIU Carbondale Supersectional Marissa-Coulterville leadoff batter Autumn Gilley slides into second base safely for one of her Sectional 8 three stolen bases May 24 during the team’s 14-2 win over New Athens. June 9 Game 1 - Winner Regional C vs. Winner Regional B Game 2 - Winner Regional A vs. Winner Regional D June 11 Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Regional A June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Wayne City at (8) Elverado June 4 Game 2 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Steeleville OffMarissa-C’ville to runs wildthe against races New Athens Game 3 - (5) Valmeyer at (4) New Athens June 7 Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 By Dan Zobel The Marissa-Coul- Regional B terville softball team June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Bluford Webber at (7) Marissa-Coulterville certainly did not leave Game 2 at 4:30 - (11) Grayville at (6) NCOE their bats in Marissa June 4 when they loaded up Game 3 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Woodlawn May 24 for the short Game 4 - Winner Game 2 at (3) Edwards County June 7 trip to New Athens. Championship - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 The Lady Meteors jumped on the host Yel- Regional C low Jackets in the first June 2 Game at 4:30 - (9) Gallatin County at (8) Pope County inning for nine runs June 4 on 10 hits, en route to Game 2 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Goreville a 14-2 victory over New Game 3 - (5) Carrier Mills at (4) Cobden Athens that ended af- June 7 Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 ter five innings due to run-rule. Regional D “Our bats are pretty June 2 hot right now,” said Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Galatia at (7) Crab Orchard Game 2 at 4:30 - (11) Dongola at (6) Mounds Meridian Marissa-Coulterville June 4 coach Laura Kohrs. Game 3 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Hardin County “We’re averaging about Game 4 - Winner Game 2 at (3) Century five times more runs June 7 Championship - Winner Game 1 at Winner Game 2 than our opponents. We can do a lot of things Continued on Page 18 and we’re not going to let people strike us First baseman Olivia Quigley squeezes a throw from Marissa-Coulterville out.” third baseman Casey Daugherty to retire New Athens batter Madi Stewart. Softball Pairings Of the 10 hits the Lady Meteors smashed out in drive and finished with in years past is they have nine girls who can Class 1A Johnston City Supersectional the first inning against four extra base hits in have a bunch of girls spray the ball all over Sectional 8 New Athens starting the inning. one through nine in the field.” June 8 pitcher Ainslee Sulli- “Marissa is definitely the lineup who can hit Leadoff hitter Autumn Game 1 at 4:30 - Winner Regional C vs. Winner Regional B van and reliever Emma a very good team,” said the ball. They’ve al- Gilley fell behind in the Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Regional A vs. Winner Regional D June 10 Hager, all but one of New Athens coach Con- ways been able to man- count with two strikes Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 them were hit squarely rad Widdersheim. “One age their runs, steal, before she opened the on the nose. They hit thing that makes them bunt and push people Regional A line drive after line a little different than around. This year, they Continued on Page 19 June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Bluford Webber at (8) Galatia June 3 Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Elverado Game 3 at 4:30 - (5) NCOE at (4) Steeleville June 4 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3

Regional B June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Wayne City at (7) Gallatin County Game 2 at 4:30 - (11) Grayville at (6) Edwards County June 3 Game 3 at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Woodlawn Game 4 at 4:30 - Winner Game 2 at (3) Marissa-Coulterville June 4 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

Regional C June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Mounds Meridian at (8) Carrier Mills June 3 Game 2 at 6:30 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Goreville Game 3 at 4:30 - (5) Dongola at (4) Hardin County June 4 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3

Regional D June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (7) Cobden at (2) Crab Orchard Game 2 at 4:30 - (6) Century at (3) Pope County June 3 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Class 2A Johnston City Supersectional Sectional 8 June 8 Game 1 at 4:30 - Winner Regional C vs. Winner Regional B Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Regional A vs. Winner Regional D June 10 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 Red Bud’s Kaleb Barriger steals third base around the attempted tag of Avery Hamilton of Steeleville. Regional A June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Anna-Jonesboro at (8) Vienna June 3 Red Bud swipes win from Steeleville Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Massac County Game 3 at 4:30 - (5) West Frankfort at (4) Hamilton County June 4 Warriors suffer their first conference loss Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 Regional B By Dan Zobel get some ground balls it, especially in confer- Warrior defense and June 1 In a battle of left- and be confident up ence games.” timely Musketeer hit- Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Eldorado at (7) Harrisburg handed starting pitch- there.” Parker Van Dorn was ting. June 3 ers, Red Bud’s Max Simpson kept the War- in the middle of a lot of Steeleville pitcher Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Johnston City Game 3 at 4:30 - (6) Benton at (3) Carmi-White County Simpson received the rior offense off balance action for the Musket- Chase Newby struck June 4 full support of his de- all game. He worked 6⅔ eers on offense. out Simpson to open Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 fense May 20 at Steel- innings on the hill, al- The team’s three-hit- the game, but Simpson eville, and the Musket- lowing just the one run ter batted in three runs raced on to first base Regional C June 2 eers handed the Warri- on five hits. He struck and reached base three when the strike-three Game 1 at 4:30 (9) Sparta at (8) Chester ors their first Cahokia out seven batters and times in four plate ap- pitch got past the catch- June 3 Conference Kaskaskia walked three. pearances. er and made its way to Game 2 at 4:30 - Winner Game at (1) Trico Division loss of the sea- “(Simpson) deserved Van Dorn’s first RBI the backstop. Game 3 at 4:30 - (5) Zeigler-Royalton at (4) Pinckneyville June 4 son with a 7-1 victory. this because he’s had came on a groundout Newby then got Devin Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 “I had really good some really good out- in the top of the first Hall to hit a ground ball defense behind me,” ings,” said Red Bud inning. to third base, but an er- Regional D Simpson said. “That coach Dave Lucht. “He Red Bud was able to ror was made, and that June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (7) Du Quoin at (2) Murphysboro allowed me to throw has had tough match- jump on Steeleville mistake put two run- Game 2 at 4:30 - (6) Waltonville at (3) Carterville my pitches lower in the ups, and he doesn’t for three runs in the June 3 zone. It allowed me to have a lot to show for frame, thanks to sloppy Continued on Page 18 Championship at 4:30 - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 Steeleville boys track, Murphy girls win at Chester Rocky Bridges invite

The prep track 1. Carter Wasson, ST, 24.54 Rocky Bridges Invita- 2. Will Schuwerk, CH, 24.89 5. Tanner Allison, ST, 26.0 tional was held May 20 400 Dash in Chester. 1. Carter Wasson, ST, 54.61 In boys, Steeleville 2. Justin Weihe, TW, 56.98 beat out Trenton-Wesc- 3. Aiden Jany, CH, 58.22 5. Eli Rushing, ST, 1:01.94 lin for the top spot by 6. Garret Hopkins, CH, 1:02.8 11 points. 7. David Koester, COS, 1:11.94 The Warriors were 800 Run led by Carter Wasson, 1. Justin Mumford, TW, 2:07.07 2. Ray Dagner, ST, 2:07.98 who won the 100, 200 3. Jacob Handel, CH, 2:18.44 and 400-meter dash 4. Jordan Hughes, CH, 2:29.87 events. He was also 1600 Run part of Steeleville's 1. Gavin Hill, TW, 4:45.73 2. Zach McKowen, COR, 4:49.81 winning 4x100 relay. 3. Christian Rees, ST, 4:52.88 In girls, Murphys- 4. Blake Farmer, CH, 5:13.41 boro was dominant to 6. Clayton Donagher, ST, 5:29.4 take the top spot, but 3200 Run 1. Gavin Hill, TW, 10:48.87 Chester was not too 2. Cole Gruenke, TW, 11:40.05 far off in second place. 3. Clayton Donagher, ST, 12:13.01 Josie Kattenbrak- 110 Hurdles er was a catalyst for 1. Nickoly Bierbaum, COR, 17.8 2. Jacob Cowell, CH, 19.0 Chester. She won the 4. Nikolas Rubach, ST, 21.69 100 and 300 hurdle 300 Hurdles events, as well as ty- 1. Nickoly Bierbaum, COR, 43.93 ing for first in the 2. Evan Reitz, ST, 45.14 3. Connor Wolff, CH, 50.75 high jump. 4x100 Relay The top two finish- 1. Steeleville (Evan Reitz, Lauren Soellner of Chester clears a height during the high jump competition. She finished third, ers, plus any other Gunnar Moore, Tanner Al- placing behind her teammate Josie Kattenbraker and Abby Cook of Murphysboro. athletes for Steeleville, lison, Carter Wasson) 46.34 Chester and Christ 4x200 Relay Hughes, Logan Gregory) 1. Abigail Meyer, COR, 2:41.76 Our Savior Lutheran, 1. Steeleville (Evan Buch, 9:21.45 2. Kayden Gilmore, MU, 2:44.28 are listed. David Coleman, Joey Stoffel, Sprint Medley 3. Aubrey Bockhorn, ST, 2:51.38 Field events are Nikolas 1. Trenton-Wesclin (Conner 4. Madison Kribs, CH, 3:00.29 Rubach) 1:50.75 Garsnett, Cale Frisse, Orion 6. Josalynn Anaya, CH, 3:30.63 shown in meters. 4x400 Relay Partington, Justin Mumford) 1600 Run 1. Trenton-Wesclin (Justin 1:42.31 1. Kayden Gilmore, MU, 6:11.38 BOYS TEAM SCORES Mumford, Cole Gruenke, 2. Chester (Jacob Cowell, 2. Abigail Meyer, COR, 6:21.09 1. Steeleville 151 Orion Partington, Cale Frisse) Matt 3. Aubrey Bockhorn, ST, 6:54.4 2. Trenton-Wesclin 140 3:48.81 Korando, Will Schuwerk, 5. Maria Nickle, CH, 7:32.84 3. Chester 125 2. Steeleville (Gunnar Moore, Aiden Jany) 1:47.85 3200 Run 4. Centralia Christ Our Rock Ray Dagner, Evan Reitz, Cay- 3. Steeleville (Evan Reitz, Da- 1. Sarah McKowen, COR, 13:36.43 Lutheran 54 ton Cratch) 3:49.96 vid Coleman, Tanner Allison, 2. Annabeth Melchor-Alveraz, 5. Christ Our Savior Lutheran 3. Chester (Jacob Handel, Jor- Clayton Donagher) 1:48.94 MU, 16:47.35 Evansville 4 dan Hughes, Blake Farmer, Shot Put 100 Hurdles 100 Dash Logan Gregory) 4:09.94 1. Isaac Jany, CH, 12.36m 1. Josie Kattenbraker, CH, 17.45 1. Carter Wasson, ST, 11.52 4x800 Relay 2. Evan Buch, ST, 11.2m 2. Emeline Rincker, COR, 19.86 2. Orion Partington, TW, 11.64 1. Steeleville (Eli Rushing, 4. Isaiah Ferrell, CH, 7.76m 4. Camryn Luthy, CH, 20.83 3. Will Schuwerk, CH, 12.34 Cayton Cratch, Christian 5. Cooper Wasson, ST, 6.22m 300 Hurdles 4. David Coleman, ST, 12.67 Rees, Ray Dagner) 9:17.59 Discus 1. Josie Kattenbraker, CH, 52.87 5. David Koester, COS, 13.78 2. Chester (Jacob Handel, 1. Evan Buch, ST, 32.33m 2. Emilee Cue, MU, 58.59 200 Dash Blake Farmer, Jordan 2. Hayden Torrence, COR, 30.76m 5. Jasmine Meredith, CH, 1:08.79 3. Isaac Jany, CH, 26.47m 4x100 Relay 5. Jonathan Renfroe, CH, 19.84m 1. Chester (Camryn Luthy, 6. Cooper Wasson, ST, 16.75m Ellen High Jump McCormick, Hannah Blechle, 1. Matt Korando, CH, 1.65m Lauren Soellner) 56.43 2. Christian Rees, ST, 1.6m 2. Murphysboro (Gamina Pole Vault Oliver, India Harris, Madison 1. Jacob Cowell, CH, 3.36m Falkenburry, De'aja Finch) 2. Nikoly Bierbaum, COR, 3.2m 56.56 Long Jump 4x200 Relay 1. Cale Frisse, TW, 5.7m 1. Murphysboro (Gamina 2. Jordan Hughes, CH, 5.59m Oliver, India Harris, Madison 3. David Coleman, ST, 5.1m Falkenburry, De'aja Finch) 4. Will Schuwerk, CH, 4.56m 1:59.11 5. Elias Hall, COS, 4.45m 2. Chester (Camryn Luthy, 6. Nikolas Rubach, ST, 4.36m Hannah Blechle, Peyton Triple Jump Clendenin, Lauren Soellner) 1. Caleb Locke, TW, 11.2m 2:00.35 2. Kameron Monical, TW, 10.46m 4x400 Relay 1. Murphysboro (Whitney GIRLS TEAM SCORES Martin, Abby Cook, Emilee 1. Murphysboro 201 Cue, Kayden Gilmore) 4:55.02 Elias Hall prepares to hit the dirt during an 2. Chester 179 2. Chester (Camryn Luthy, attempt for Christ Our Savior Lutheran in the 3. Centralia Christ Our Rock Hannah Blechle, Peyton long jump. Hall placed fifth. Lutheran 82 Clendenin, Jasmine Mer- 4. Steeleville 30 edith) 4:55.79 100 Dash 4x800 Relay Cami Schroeder, Cailey 3. Lauren Soellner, CH, 1.4m 1. Gamina Oliver, MU, 14.03 1. Murphysboro (Makayla Bainter, Jasmine Meredith) Pole Vault 2. Daisy Czapla, ST, 14.26 Nagel, Maggie Jenkins, 2:10.88 1. Hannah Blechle, CH, 2.14m 4. Ellen McCormick, CH, 14.34 Kayden Gilmore, Whitney Shot Put 2. Madison Falkenburry, MU, 2.14m 6. Cami Schroeder, CH, 15.19 Martin) 12:18.9 1. India Harris, MU, 9.85m 3. Bethany Baughman, CH, 1.83m 200 Dash 2. Chester (Madison Kribs, 2. Kailyn Absher, CH, 9.65m Long Jump 1. De'aja Finch, MU, 28.33 Rylie McDonough, Josalynn 3. Sam Eggemeyer, CH, 8.67m 1. Krista Carter, COR, 4.73m 2. Ellen McCormick, CH, 29.81 Anaya, Maria Nickle) 13:22.38 Discus 2. Josie Kattenbraker, CH, 4.66m 3. Daisy Czapla, ST, 30.46 Sprint Medley 1. Briley Miles, CH, 28.0m 4. Daisy Czapla, ST, 4.2m 7. Liberty McCormick, CH, 35.13 1. Murphysboro (Gamina 2. Abigail Meyer, COR, 22.18m 5. Lauren Soellner, CH, 3.6m 400 Dash Oliver, Madison Falkenburry, 4. Kailyn Absher, CH, 20.31m Triple Jump 1. Whitney Martin, MU, 1:15.53 De'aja Finch, Emilee Cue) High Jump 1. Abby Cook, MU, 9.19m Steeleville’s David Coleman gets in the air for 2. Maleia Absher, CH, 1:21.42 2:05.81 1. Josie Kattenbraker, CH, 1.45m 2. Lauren Soellner, CH, 9.05m the long jump. Coleman was third in the event. 800 Run 2. Chester (Ellen McCormick, 1. Abby Cook, MU, 1.45m 3. Peyton Clendenin, CH, 8.68m IBCA announces its all-academic team award winners The Illinois Basket- boys varsity basketball Boys - District 7 Girls - District 7 ball Coaches Associa- team meets a minimum 1. Greenville M-C girls recognized 1. Benton 2. Freeburg tion has announced 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale 2. Columbia 3. Benton its all-academic team through the first semes- 3. Sesser-Valier Breese Central award winners. district are awarded. However, notable ter of the school year— Breese Central Carterville The award is a com- However, all schools girls basketball teams can submit a roster for Christopher Du Quoin Cobden Gallatin County petition among schools meeting the minimum that were recognized consideration. Edwardsville Marissa-Coulterville within each of the sev- 3.0 GPA are recognized include, Marissa-Coul- The top three award- Greenville Nashville en legislative districts for that achievement. terville, Pinckneyville ed teams are shown Gallatin County New Athens in the state. No area schools were and Du Quoin. with the other teams Nashville Okawville Norris City Pinckneyville The top three schools able to make it into the To qualify for this recognized listed by Okawville Sesser-Valier with the highest grade top three in the seventh recognition, every name in alphabetical Thompsonville Troy Triad point average in each district. school—whose girls and order. Troy Triad Wesclin Spring turkey hunt Volleyball accolades Amann is all-state The Cahokia Confer- had a pair, Bree Portz ence recently released and Emily Smith. numbers were down its all-conference volley- honorable mention ball team. All-Conference Team Red Bud High School versity in Fayette to Kaskaskia Division Jenna Salger, Red Bud senior football player play football, was a from last season Markee Voelker, Valmeyer Bryce Amann was se- beast on the defensive cochampion Red Bud Olivia Carle, Red Bud was represented by Jen- Jenny Wedemeyer, Steeleville lected to the honor- side of the football for na Salger, Olivia Carle Brooke Miller, Valmeyer able mention list of the the Musketeers. Randolph County and Makayla Whelan. Bree Portz, Marissa-C’ville Class 2A Illinois High During the six-game Emily Smith, Marissa-C’ville School Football Coach- spring season, Amann Steeleville also picked Madi Stewart, New Athens hunters kill 286 birds up three honors, Jenny Makayla Whelan, Red Bud es Association all-state recorded 40 tackles, Wedemeyer, Lexi Ren- Lexi Renner, Steeleville team. third on the team, and Jenna Hood, Steeleville Amann, who will at- five sacks and recov- ner and Jenna Hood. Maddie Esmon, Dupo Turkey hunters re- The dates were April Marissa-Coulterville tend Upper Iowa Uni- ered one fumble. ported harvesting a 5 through May 6 in the preliminary statewide south zone and April total of 13,383 wild 12 through May 13 in Before You Head turkeys during the the north. The youth In Tribute To 2021 Illinois spring season was March 27 Out On The Road season. and 28 and April 3 and Our Heroes! This year’s numbers 4 throughout the state. For Sun & Fun... are over 2,000 fewer The top five counties This Memorial than the 2020 state- this year were Jeffer- See Us For Day, We wide total of 15,831. son (421), Pike (353), Jo The record is 16,569 Daviess (352), Marion A Tune-Up! Remember Our in 2006. (332) and Wayne (298). Local Heroes Who The 2021 total in- Area counties report- A/C Repairs • Oil Changes Alternators • Starters • Exhaust Gave Their Lives cludes the youth tur- ing turkeys, with 2020 3D Wheel Alignment • Radiators For Our Freedom! key season, which saw numbers in parenthe- 1,283 birds bagged. ses, include Randolph The youth season 286 (379), Perry 229 Gerald’s Castens Insurance record, set in 2020, is (240), Jackson 276 Radiator & 1,733. (329), St. Clair 126 Spring turkey hunt- (152), Monroe 139 (166) Agency ing was open in 100 of and Washington 134 Automotive Illinois’ 102 counties. (175). 14 Westwood Drive • Steeleville • 965-3323 Steeleville • 965-3854 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 17 Michael Marks takes over Trico boys basketball The Murphysboro High School graduate is the Trico resource officer By Dan Zobel Murphysboro High seven years. He has ate advantage when it challenging with Trico Michael Marks will School in 1997. At Mur- also been a volunteer comes to transition into fielding a 61-86 record be the next coach to physboro, he played coach for the Murphys- the high school basket- between the three sea- attempt to offer the basketball, baseball boro and Carbondale ball role. sons with King and Trico High School boys and football. football teams. “When we came here the three with Andrew basketball program From there, he en- “I’ve always wanted or they came to Mur- Wilson before him. some stability. tered the Army, where to get into high school physboro, I would go “I know there hasn’t Marks was recently he played basketball for basketball,” Marks onto their side and been many games won hired to take over the his post. said. “This is the per- mess them a little bit the last few years, how- Pioneer head coaching Now, he has been a fect opportunity to do it during warmups,” ever, I told these guys position, which was va- member of the Jackson at a great school.” Marks said. “Building that they will be able cated when Dan King County Sheriff’s De- Prior to Marks tak- that report with them to start fresh with me,” resigned in March. partment for 20 years, ing over the school’s was important. It has Marks said. “It could be “I know that this Michael Marks currently serving as a resource officer, he been amazing to watch baby steps, but every school has a rich bas- deputy sheriff. taught the DARE pro- the ones grow up who day that we get with ketball tradition,” many people have come For the last several gram at Trico for seven are about to be seniors.” each other we will get Marks said. “I’m hop- up to me and said they years, he has also been years. On the court, Marks stronger. I just want to ing to get them back are happy. This is a the Trico school re- The experience in the will be tasked with res- see the steady process to that winning men- tight knit family. I source officer. hallways and the class- urrecting a program of getting better.” tality, but I also want think we can definitely In terms of coach- room with the kids, as that has seen its fair It was not long ago to thank everybody make some noise if we ing experience, Marks well as when his Mur- share of up and down when winning consist- who encouraged me to can put in the work.” coached the Murphys- physboro basketball seasons over the past ently was the norm for apply for the position. Marks, 42, lives in boro Middle School team played against decade. the Pioneer program. After being hired, I Murphysboro, where boys basketball eighth Trico, he believes, will The last six seasons couldn’t tell you how he graduated from grade team for the last give him an immedi- have been especially Continued on Page 19 Dane Walter hired to lead Red Bud boys basketball team Walter has coached at Morrisonville and Waterloo high schools By Dan Zobel for the program since One of the things that Musketeers were 40-64 team first mind set. Dane Walter was wait- the 1999-2000 season drew Walter to Red Bud with Cruser, including “If you can be a good ing for the right fit to and its first regional was the history of the a 16 win season in the person and teammate, return to the sidelines championship since the Musketeer program. 2017-18 season and an the rest takes care of as a high school basket- 1978-79 season. While the Musketeers 8-7 mark this past sea- itself,” Walter said. ball coach, and he feels Following that season, have not won a regional son. “When you coach per- Red Bud is the situation Walter was hired for the title since the 1988-89 “I think the program son over player, that he was looking for. same position at Water- season, they have en- is on its way back to be- goes a long way. If you Walter was hired May loo, a Class 3A school. joyed a fair amount of ing where it should be,” get kids to show up 20 to take over as the In five seasons, the Bull- success. Walter said. “I think the and be good people and Musketeer high school dogs were 43-111. Despite From the 1995-96 sea- program has a bright teammates who work boys basketball coach. the record, the trajec- son through the 2008- future.” hard, that’s all you can He steps into the posi- tory was looking up as 09 season, Red Bud has Reasons for that opti- ask for. If you can em- tion that was held by Waterloo was 12-20 in finished with a record mism cited by Walter brace that process, suc- C.J. Cruser for the pre- the 2019-20 season with of .500 or better during were the high number cess will follow.” vious four seasons. no seniors in the start- 11 of those 14 seasons, of players among the Dane Walter The next step for Wal- Walter, a 2007 Sparta ing lineup. Walter, how- including five seasons team’s underclassmen ter is finalizing a sum- High School graduate, ever, was not brought of at least 20 wins. and the multiple schools with Sparta, Chester, mer schedule and pre- has eight years of head back for the 2020-21 “They have had a bit of that feed into the high Wesclin, Okawville and paring for a season that coaching experience at season. history with success in school. In Red Bud Carlyle. is hopefully without any the high school level. “I’m excited to get back basketball,” Walter said. alone, there are four “The new conference COVID-19 restrictions. He began his career to 1A and 2A basket- “When I was at Sparta, grade schools in addi- alignment gives us a “I’m just excited about in 2012 with a three ball,” Walter said. “I’ve Red Bud athletics was tion to nearby Prairie chance to already be this opportunity,” Wal- season run at Morrison- always thought bas- always good.” du Rocher. competitive night in and ter said. “I was wait- ville High School. Dur- ketball around here is For the next 12 sea- Walter also believes night out,” Walter said. ing for what I thought ing the 2014-15 season, some of the best in the sons, however, Red Bud that the Cahokia Confer- “There is room to grow would fit me and my Morrisonville finished state. I love a 1A and 2A has just two winning ence realignment that and be successful year family. I think I found 19-11 and won a Class 1A packed gym. I missed seasons. Both of those will begin next season in and year out.” it right here with Red regional title. It was the out on that a lot at big- seasons came in Crus- will be a benefit. Red Walter places a high Bud. I’m excited to get most wins in a season ger schools.” er’s time as coach. The Bud will be in a division value on a player with a to work.” Chester’s Daigen Hunter signs to play football for Knox College By Dan Zobel a close community,” strength and size. One of the key pieces Hunter said. “It’s kind “I feel like that’s what to the Chester High of like how Chester they’ll have me doing, School football team’s was to me. Everybody getting bigger and defense will be playing knows each other and faster,” Hunter said. at the college level. there is a closer student “Overall, I feel I have On May 18, 2021 grad- to teacher ratio. They a good enough IQ to uate Daigen Hunter are also a pretty pres- learn the game play, I signed to play the tigious school.” just have to be able to sport at Knox College, Hunter has been play- keep up physically.” an NCAA Division III ing football since he Knox College is a school in Galesburg, was in grade school member of the Mid- located just under an when the Stingers west Conference. The hour west of Peoria. youth football program Prairie Fire were 3-6, “It feels great,” Hunt- began. winning three of four er said. “I’ve always He said he has enjoyed home games, during wanted to play foot- every season through- the 2019 season. ball, I just didn’t know out the journey, includ- The expectation is if I would have the ing getting the chance for Hunter to report to opportunity to play to learn under a multi- the team in August for in college. I’m really tude of coaches. camps and workouts. grateful I got the op- In Hunter’s final sea- The team’s first game portunity from Knox. son in the Stingers pro- is scheduled for Sep- I’ll still get to play and gram, Billy Belton was tember 4 at Westmin- I’ll get to go into the ca- the coach. Then, when ster College in Fulton, reer path that I want.” Hunter entered high Missouri. Hunter plans to get school, Belton took over From left sitting in the front row around Daigen Hunter are his mother While he does not into the engineering the high school foot- Tara and father Tyler. Back row: Johnathan Thies, Chester athletic expect to get a lot of field. In addition to ball program when he director Jeremy Blechle, Chester coach Billy Belton and Shelly Lyons. playing time as a fresh- Knox, he was accepted was hired as the head man, he believes the at Missouri University coach. played cornerback and ter played to a 5-1 re- felt that we performed quick turnaround from of Science and Tech- “Belton kind of moved wide receiver. During cord during this school pretty well under the this past high school nology in Rolla, but the up with my class,” Hunt- his senior season, in year’s shortened spring circumstances.” football season will ability to continue his er said. “It was cool for which he was named football season. The Hunter, who was 5’8 actually be a benefit. football career while that to happen.” to the Black Diamond Yellow Jackets allowed and 190 pounds dur- “If anything, I think still getting a good edu- From the start of his all-conference team, he just under 16 points per ing his senior season, it will help me some cation was too much to high school career to played linebacker and game. said in order to adjust because I’m in the mind pass up. the end, Hunter under- fullback. “There was a lot less to the college game he set already,” Hunter “I like that it’s a small- went an evolution. With Hunter at mid- time to prepare this intends to focus on con- said. “I’m ready to get er school and it’s in As a freshman, he dle linebacker, Ches- season,” Hunter said. “I tinuing to increase his back at it.” Lady Yellow Jacket Kendall Williams will go to SWIC to for volleyball By Dan Zobel eral offers, but she felt like the one we had,” The glue that held the the offer from SWIC, as Williams said. “Even Chester High School well as the fact that it though we had a bunch volleyball team together keeps her close to home, of challenges, being able will be continuing her helped in her decision. to come out on top was a career at the college “I know the girls there great feeling.” level. are really welcoming Williams, who was an Setter and captain and really dedicated to all-conference selection, Kendall Williams, who being successful,” Wil- was one of six seniors was a 2021 graduate, liams said. on the team who have recently signed to play This school year’s high largely been playing to- volleyball for Southwest- school volleyball season gether since their grade ern Illinois College in was bumped from the school years. Belleville. fall into the spring, but The success that the The Blue Storm have that did not slow down group was able to com- been coached by War- Chester. pile is not something ren Thomas for the past The Lady Yellow Jack- that just comes about nine seasons. SWIC is ets achieved an unprec- without work. a junior college that edented 18-1 record, in- “The amount of effort participates in the Great cluding going 12-0 in the we all put into this be- Rivers Athletic Confer- Black Diamond Confer- hind the scenes was un- ence. ence West Division. real,” Williams said. “It feels amazing,” The conference title Williams, who has not Williams said. “I never was the third in five yet decided what she thought I would get an seasons for Chester, two will be studying at SWIC, opportunity like this.” coming during Williams’ said her focus now is In the front row around Kendall Williams are her mother Tara and Williams drew atten- time in the program. to get into the physical father Nathan. Back row: SWIC coach Warren Thomas, Chester head tion from other schools, “It meant everything condition required of a coach Colleen Runge, Chester assistant Alyssa Keith and former Chester including receiving sev- to have a senior year college athlete. head coach Sarah Norman. Photo by Jim Beers PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 Chester baseball crushes Elverado, M-C beats Dupo MAY 25 Carterville 8 Du Quoin 011 010 0 - 3 6 2 tered seven hits while a road nonconference Sparta 0 Marissa-C’ville 22 Pitching: Nashville: Cam- allowing just one run game. Slade West tossed a den Ritzel, Radyn Schwartz- Chester 522 53 - 17 16 0 Lebanon 1 Anna-Jonesboro 6 kopf (6), Ian Blazier (7). Du through six innings two-hit shutout and Elverado 000 03 - 3 2 2 Quoin: Will Meadows, Caden Carter Trieb and Ri- Sparta 5 against Carterville, Pitching: Chester: Kayden batted in four runs at Hutchens (4). WP: Ritzel. LP: ley Seymore each bat- Hunter Valleroy dou- but Sparta mustered Freytag, Ethan Stumpe (4) the plate, as Du Quoin Meadows. Top Hitters: Nash- ted in four runs to lead bled and drove in two just one hit on offense and Nate Heffernan. El- toppled Sparta in a ville: Ian Blazier (2-3, 3B, verado: Jessie Shread, Joe Marissa-Coulterville runs for Sparta, but RBI), Cole Malawy (1-3, HR, in a road loss. road SIRR Mississippi Overton, Gavin Roberts, Max 3BI), Gavin Baldwin (1-4, 2B, Sparta 000 000 0 - 0 1 0 in blow out win over the Bulldogs lost at Valerius, Clayton Buser and matchup. RBI), Boomer Harris (1-3, HR, C'ville 010 000 x - 1 7 0 Lebanon. home to Anna-Jones- Tryston Wyatt. WP: Freytag. Owen Cornett pro- 2BI), Logan Eversgerd (1-3, Pitching: Sparta: Zach Seymore’s big blow boro. LP: Shread. Top Hitters: vided more fireworks RBI), Camden Ritzel (2-3), Bodeker and James Pillers. A-J 101 120 1 - 6 6 1 Chester: Koby Jany (1-4, 2B, came on a home run. Zach Kempfer (1-1), Kolton Ga- LP: Bodeker. Top Hitters: for Du Quoin with Sparta 002 021 0 - 5 8 5 2BI), Ethan Stumpe (2-4, RBI), M-C 100 80(13) - 22 jewski (1-4). Du Quoin: Brian Camden Davis (1-2). Pitching: A-J: Trent Ma- Brendan Baughman (1-4, a home run and six LEB 000 001 - 1 Winters (1-4, RBI), Slade West Pitching: Marissa-Coul- son, Kyle Jerrell (5) and Gavin 2BI), Camdyn Shemonic (1- RBIs. (2-4), Owen Bradley (1-3, 3B), Du Quoin 500 37 - 15 12 0 terville: Carter Trieb. WP: Osman. Sparta: Camden Da- Nashville 13 2), Kaden Freytag (1-2, 2BI), Owen Cornett (2-4, 2B, RBI). Sparta 000 00 - 0 2 1 Trieb. Top Hitters: Marissa- vis and James Pillers. WP: Pinckneyville 3 Gage Hasemeyer (RBI), Jaden Pitching: Du Quoin: Slade Coulterville: Nolan Cath- Jerrell. LP: Davis. Top Hit- Mott (1-4, 2BI), Mason Werner Gavin Baldwin en- West. Sparta: Eric Ren- cart (2-5, 2BI), Austin Hill ters: A-J: Dylan Harvel (1-4), Z-R-C 12-11 (5-5, 2B, 2BI), Matt James (4- joyed a big day at the ner, Jayden Ethington (1), (1-3), Chase Hurst (3-4, RBI), Ethan Ames (1-4, 2B), Mason 4, 2B, 4BI). Elverado: Kantyn Chester 1-6 James Pillers (4) and Pillers, Tanner Middendorf (3-4), Watkins (1-3, RBI), Hayden plate for Nashville, Kimmel (1-2, RBI), Ryan Hes- Kaiden Kloth (5). WP: West. Braeden Poirot (1-3, 2BI), Ralls (1-4, 2B, 2BI), Dylan smacking a double and ter (1-2), Tryston Wyatt (RBI). LP: Renner. Top Hitters: Du Riley Seymore (1-2, HR, 4BI), Smith (1-2), Trent Mason (1-3). Freeburg 21 a home run and driv- Quoin: Caden Hutchens (2- Josh Stephens (2-5, 2B, RBI), Sparta: Camden Davis (2-4), Red Bud 0 ing in seven runs, to Marissa-Coulterville 7 4, RBI), Slade West (2-3, 2B, Caleb Trieb (2-4, 2BI), Carter James Pillers (1-2, 2B), Jayden Lane Otten blasted 4BI), Owen Bradley (1-3, 2BI), Trieb (3-5, 4BI), Jeff Wiley Ethington (1-3, RBI), Hunter lead the Hornets over Dupo 4 a home run for Free- Will Meadows (1-3, RBI), (3-4, 2B, RBI). Valleroy (2-3, 2B, 2BI), Jacob the Panthers. Austin Hill and Jeff Livesay (1-3), Cody Martin (1- burg, which pounded Owen Cornett (3-4, HR, 6BI), Nile Adcock collect- Wiley each batted in a Eli Maynor (3-4), Konner 3, 2B). Red Bud on the road. ed three Pinckneyville pair of runs for Maris- Valmeyer 9 Freeburg 244 1(10) - 21 19 0 Harris (RBI). Sparta: Hunter hits. sa-Coulterville, which Valleroy (1-1), James Pillers Red Bud 1 New Athens 8 Red Bud 000 00 - 0 2 3 Valmeyer pitcher Pitching: Freeburg: Tino P'ville 000 30 - 3 9 1 won over Dupo on the (1-2). Marissa-Coulterville 1 Borja and Hayden Ott, Jase Nashville 154 03 - 13 7 4 Jacob Rowold limited Pitching: Pinckneyville: road. Jared Lisher had Brueggemann (3). Red Bud: Tanner Middendorf Red Bud to just one four hits, including Camden Langrehr, Roden- Trent Morgenstern, Wyatt Gale (2) and Nile Adcock (5). earned a three-inning East Alton-Wood run on five hits, as three doubles, for New meyer (2), Easton Lucht (4), the Pirates stayed in Nick Gantner (5), Mason Voss Nashville: Trey Reinburg. save. He allowed just River 7 Athens, and the hosts (5) and Brandon Voss. WP: WP: Reinburg. LP: Morgen- Chester 1 the Cahokia Confer- stern. Top Hitters: Pinck- one hit and struck out took care of business Borja. LP: Langrehr. Top Hit- six batters. East Alton-Wood ence Kaskaskia Divi- ters: Freeburg: Lane Otten (2- neyville: Nile Adcock (3-3, 2B, against Marissa-Coul- M-C 030 021 1 - 7 River broke open a sion race with a win 3, HR, 3BI), Aidan Lougeay (1- RBI), Reid Keene (1-3), Trent terville. Dupo 300 100 0 - 4 2, RBI), Colin Brueggemann Morgenstern (1-2), Preston tight ball game with over the Musketeers. Dagner (1-2, 2B), Colten Loos Pitching: Marissa-Coul- Valmeyer 002 015 1 - 9 No Marissa-Coulter- (2-3, 2B, RBI), Griffin Range five runs in the sev- (1-3, RBI), Will Epplin (1-3), Wy- terville: Riley Seymore, Tan- Red Bud 000 100 0 - 1 ville statistics were (1-2, 2B, 2BI), Ethan Smith (2- att Gale (1-2). Nashville: Ian ner Middendorf (5). Dupo: enth inning, and the Pitching: Valmeyer: Ja- 3, RBI), Eli Hill (1-1, 2BI), Clay- available. Blazier (RBI), Cole Malawy (1- Camdan Biggs. WP: Seymore. Oilers brought down cob Rowold. Red Bud: Max M-C 100 000 0 - 1 ton Dobler (2-3, RBI), Hayden 1, 2B, 2BI), Gavin Baldwin (2- LP: Biggs. SV: Middendorf. Diewald, Thomas Friess (6). NAT 201 401 x - 8 Ott (1-2, RBI), Jase Bruegge- Chester. 3, 2B, HR, 7BI), Boomer Harris Top Hitters: Marissa-Coul- EAWR 001 015 0 - 7 WP: Rowold. LP: Diewald. Pitching: New Athens: mann (1-1, 2B, 3BI), Cole Sand- (1-2, 2BI), Nolan Heggemeier terville: Austin Hill (1-3, 2BI), Chester 000 001 0 - 1 Top Hitters: Valmeyer: Ja- James Range, Kaden Vielwe- heinrich (1-2), Carter Rapp (RBI), Camden Ritzel (1-3), Chase Hurst (1-4, Tanner Pitching: EAWR: Tyler cob Brown (1-2), Elijah Mill- ber (7). WP: Range. Top Hit- (1-2, RBI), Cade Smith (1-1, Trey Reinburg (1-2), Kolton Middendorf (1-2, 2B, RBI), Ri- Robinson, Seth Slayden (7) er (2-4), Ethan Rowe-Brown ters: New Athens: Grant Har- RBI), Jacob Blomenkamp (2-3, Gajewski (1-3). ley Seymore (2-4, 3B, RBI), and Julian Marshall. Ches- (1-2, RBI), Evan Rowe-Brown riss (RBI), Jared Lisher (4-4, 2BI), Landon Funderburg (2-3, Caleb Trieb (1-4, RBI), Carter ter: Jaden Mott, Hayden (RBI), Jacob Rowold (1-3, 2B, 3-2B), Nolan Parker (1-2, RBI), RBI). Red Bud: Max Diewald Trieb (1-4), Jeff Wiley (2-3, Gendron (6) and Camdyn 3BI), Henry Weber (2-4, 3BI). Owen Tolson (1-4, RBI), Kaden (1-2), Kaleb Barriger (1-2). MAY 20 2BI). Dupo: Camdan Biggs Shemonic. WP: Robin- Red Bud: Nick Gantner (1-1), Vielweber (1-2, 2B), Andrew Chester 17 (2-4), Anthony Castaldi (1- son. LP: Mott. Top Hitters: Kaleb Barriger (1-3), Devin Wynn (1-3, RBI). MAY 22 2), Chance Hunter (1-4, RBI), EAWR: Lucas Moore (2-3, Hall (1-3, 2B, RBI), Parker Elverado 3 Harrisburg 4-5 Jorri Kelling (1-2, RBI), Kaleb 3BI), Carson Reef (RBI), Nick Van Dorn (2-3, 2B). Mason Werner and McGlasson (1-3, 3B, RBI). Nashville 9 Du Quoin 0-0 Matt James combined Kelsay (1-1), Brenden Noel Du Quoin 3 (1-3), Kenny Beachum (2-3, Pinckneyville 5 to pick up nine hits in Pinckneyville 6 3B, RBI), Tyler Robinson (1- Nashville blasted MAY 21 Du Quoin 2 nine at-bats, including West Frankfort 3 4), Seth Slayden (1-1, RBI). two home runs, and Carterville 1 two doubles, and drove Chester: Ethan Stumpe (1- the Hornets rolled over Sparta 0 in six runs, as Chester 1), Cooper Eggemeyer (1-2), MAY 24 MAY 19 Kayden Freytag (1-1, RBI). Du Quoin on the road. Zach Bodeker scat- took down Elverado in Pinckneyville 10 Nashville 400 400 1 - 9 10 1 Du Quoin 15 Pinckneyville girls soccer beats Massac Baseball standings The Pinckneyville Panthers topped Massac dropped that match 3-0. County, Lily Britt scored Records Through May 25 High School girls soc- County by a 2-1 score at The Lady Panthers are both of Pinckneyville’s Conference Overall cer team split a pair home. 3-9 overall, 2-7 in the goals. Black Diamond Conference West Division of games over the past The recent loss came Southern Illinois River Madison Geffers made Trico 6-0 12-5 week. May 20 at Murphys- to River Conference. seven saves in net to Z-R-C 5-1 19-3 On May 25, the Lady boro, as Pinckneyville In the win over Massac record the shutout. Goreville 3-5 10-9-1 Vienna 2-3 12-8 Chester 0-6 3-12

Red Bud swipes win from Steeleville...From Page 15____ Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division runners on with no- to work, the sooner you Steeleville 7-1 9-3 body out to set the table can get to them,” Lucht Valmeyer 7-2 9-9 for Van Dorn’s run- said. “If you work some- New Athens 6-3 7-6 scoring ground out. body hard, they wear Marissa-Coulterville 5-6 6-8 Two batters later, down and spend more Red Bud 4-5 5-13 with two outs, Max time on the mound. Dupo 1-8 2-10 Diewald smacked an It makes a big differ- Lebanon 1-8 1-9 RBI single, followed by ence. We didn’t go down an RBI double off the swinging in three pitch- SIRR Mississippi bat of Blake Maes. es. We fouled some balls Nashville 10-0 18-6 “We just did not play off and had some good Carterville 5-4 12-5 well right out of the at-bats.” Du Quoin 5-4 13-11-1 gate,” said Steeleville Jacoby Gross pitched Pinckneyville 5-4 9-9 coach John Sutton. the final three innings Anna-Jonesboro 2-5 7-8 “The whole mental- for Steeleville. It did Sparta 0-10 2-15 ity changes when that not take Red Bud long happens. You just went to take advantage of from you’re in a game the pitching change, High school baseball... to you just gave up as well as some addi- three easy runs. It tional shaky Steeleville From Page 15______changes your whole defense. Red Bud pitcher Max Simpson winds to fire a Class 2A game plan.” The Musketeers scored pitch toward the plate. SIU Carbondale Supersectional Red Bud threatened a pair of runs in each Sectional 8 June 9 two more times against of the fifth and sixth and get more.” of the seven innings, Game 1 - Winner Regional C vs. Winner Regional B Newby, getting a run- innings. Steeleville scratched but a big strikeout by Game 2 - Winner Regional A vs. Winner Regional D ner to third base with In the fifth, Steeleville its lone run across in Simpson or a timely June 11 nobody out in the third committed three errors the bottom of the third defensive play from the Championship - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 and fourth innings, but on defense. Two of those inning, when it capital- Musketeer defense was the Steeleville hurler miscues directly led to ized on some rare wild- not too far behind. Regional A was able to shut the runs. ness from Simpson. In the fourth inning, June 2 door each time. In the sixth, Van Dorn The southpaw walked Red Bud got both of Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Eldorado at (8) Massac County June 4 What the Musketeers delivered a two-out two- two batters in the in- those highlights. With Game 2 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Harrisburg were able to do in those run single on the first ning. Zach Mevert put a runner on first base Game 3 - (5) Vienna at (4) West Frankfort scenarios, however, pitch he saw from Gross. Steeleville on the board and one out, Simpson June 7 was take long at-bats “You don’t expect to get with an RBI groundout. struck out Logan Bar- Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 and drive up the pitch those opportunities; but Steeleville threatened tens. Steeleville runner count for Newby. they gave us some open- for more in the frame, Reid Harriss took off Regional B Newby was lifted af- ings, and we took ad- with a runner on third for second base on the June 2 ter four innings, hav- vantage of that,” Lucht base and two outs, but pitch, but Hall gunned Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Hamilton County at (7) Anna-Jonesboro Game 2 at 4:30 - (11) Johnston City at (6) Carmi-White County ing allowed the three said. “It was nice just to Simpson retired Newby him down with a perfect June 4 unearned runs on a keep adding on runs. A on a pop fly back to him- throw. Game 3 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Carterville pair of hits and two lot of times when you self to escape further “We need to get the Game 4 - Winner Game 2 at (3) Benton walks. He struck out get three runs in the damage. leadoff man on base June 7 Championship - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 seven batters. first inning, you don’t The Warriors were more often,” Sutton “At any level, the get anymore after that. able to get at least one said. “In the last two in- harder pitchers have It was nice to peck away runner on base in six nings, I think we had at Regional C least three check-swing June 2 Game 1 at 4:30 - (9) Chester at (8) Red Bud balls right to the first June 4 baseman. We just have Game 2 - Winner Game 1 at (1) Nashville to have better at-bats.” Game 3 - (5) Pinckneyville at (4) Du Quoin June 7 Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 Red Bud 7 Steeleville 1 Regional D Red Bud 300 022 0 - 7 7 1 June 2 S’ville 001 000 0 - 1 5 5 Game 1 at 4:30 - (10) Sparta at (7) Murphysboro Pitching: Red Bud: Max June 4 Simpson, Blake Maes (7) and Game 2 - Winner Game 1 at (2) Zeigler-Royalton Devin Hall. Steeleville: Chase Game 3 - (6) Waltonville at (3) Trico Newby, Jacoby Gross (5) and June 7 Kaleb Knop. WP: Simpson. Championship - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 LP: Newby. Hitters: Red Bud: Max Simp- son (0-4, R, SB), Devin Hall (0-4), Parker Van Dorn (1-2, 2BB, 3BI), Brandon Voss (0-4, BLACKTOP R), Max Diewald (2-4, R, RBI), Blake Maes (1-4, 2B, RBI), Seal Coating Kaleb Barriger (1-3, BB, SB, 2B), Will Simpson (1-4, R, SB), & Crack Fill Easton Lucht (1-3, R, SB). Hitters: Steeleville: Jacoby Squeegee & Spray Coats Gross (0-4, R, SB), Lane Lazen- by (1-3, BB, SB), Zach Mevert (1- Good Job At A Great Price! 4, 2B, 2BI), Chase Newby (0-3), Kaleb Knop (1-3), Reid Harriss (1-2, BB, CS), Logan Bartens (0- CALL WILLIAM SMITH Steeleville first baseman Reid Harriss stretches to haul in athrow 3), Avery Hamilton (1-3), Rory Lutz (0-2, BB). from pitcher Chase Newby. 6 1 8 . 6 1 5 . 1 5 0 3 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 19 Softball Chester softball upends Trico, S’ville wins a few MAY 25 drove home three runs (1-4, RBI). Du Quoin 4 Carbondale 5 to pace Steeleville in a Nashville 16 rankings Trico 4 (9 innings) win over Dupo. Z-R-C 4-6 Du Quoin 3 MAY 21 The Illinois Coaches Dupo 000 00 - 0 Chester 0-5 Du Quoin 000 01 - 1 7 2 Carterville 12 Marissa-Coulterville 8 S'ville 482 3x - 15 Bailey Gilbert de- Nashville 012 72 - 12 17 0 Association recently Pitching: Steeleville: Lexi Pitching: Du Quoin: Car- Sparta 2 released its final high Lebanon 0 Renner. WP: Renner. Top Hit- liverd a walkoff single ly Strauss. Nashville: Josie school softball polls. Grace Middendorf ters: Steeleville: Kadence for Zeigler-Royalton- Woodrome. WP: Woodrome. Waterloo 10 Trico held its No. 6 struck out 11 Lebanon Bockhorn (1-2, 2B, RBI), Lexi Christopher in the bot- LP: Strauss. Top Hitters: Du Chester 2 batters in a two-hit Renner (3-4, 3BI), Hannah My- tom of the seventh in- Quoin: Madison Lee (2-3), Abbi ranking in Class 2A. ers (2-3), Shea Conway (RBI), Mocaby (2-3), Ella Davis (1-2, Marisa-Coulterville, shutout, as Marissa- Alaina Fiene (1-3), Jenna Hood ning in game two of a 2B), Ella Hirsch (2-2, HR, RBI). Nashville 9 despite having not lost Coulterville remained (1-2), Ashlyn Roberts (1-1, 2B, doubleheader at Ches- Nashville: Valerie Combs (1-3, Pinckneyville 5 a game, dropped from undefeated. 2BI), Emma Mulholland (1-1, ter. RBI), Jordan Donato (4-4, 2BI), 2B), Gillian Valleroy (1-1, 2B, Z-R-C 001 300 0 - 4 11 1 Josie Woodrome (3-4, 2-2B, No. 2 to No. 13 in 1A M-C 101 111 3 - 8 MAY 20 LEB 000 000 0 - 0 RBI), Grace Cronin (1-1). Chester 000 000 0 - 0 5 2 HR, 3BI), Whitley Hunter (1-3, The top teams in Pitching: MC: Grace Mid- Pitching: ZRC: Hayley Pas- 2B, 2BI), Colleen Jahnke (2-3, Trico 5-15 each poll are Glasford dendorf. Lebanon: Meadow Carterville 2 quino and McKensie Jackson. 2-HR, 3BI), Ryan Stiegman (3- Z-R-C 2-5 Illini Bluffs (1A), Tay- Pier. WP: Middendorf. LP: Pier. Chester: Emma Eggemeyer 3, RBI), Daphne Kollbaum (2- Pinckneyville 0 and Zoey Frazer. WP: Pasqui- 2), Annie Ahlers (1-1). lor Rockridge (2A), Top Hitters: MC: Emily Smith Marissa-Coulterville 19 (1-2, 2B), Grace Middendorf (2- Addie Waggoner no. LP: Eggemeyer. Top Hit- Marion (3A) and Chi- Dupo 4 3, RBI), Carleigh Rhodes (1-1), gave up just two hits ters: ZRC: Reagan Gilbert (1- MAY 22 cago Marist (4A). 5), Shelby Grove (3-4, 3B, 3BI), Casey Daugherty (RBI), Grace in the pitcher's circle, Chester 2 Previous rank is Zimmer (1-2, 2B, 2BI), Olivia McKensie Jackson (1-4, 2B), Steeleville 9 and the Lady Panthers Macie Burnett (2-3, 2B, RBI), Trico 1 listed in parentheses. Quigley (1-3). Lebanon: Brooke Red Bud 2 Goetter (1-3), Katie Fertig (1-2). recorded seven hits, Skyler Hudson (1-4), Lainey Emma Eggemeyer but they were unable Morris (1-3, 2B), Hayley Pas- Class 1A limited Trico's vaunted to scratch a run across quino (1-2), Bailey Gilbert (1-4). Pinckneyville 10 1. Glasford Illini Bluffs (1) Valmeyer 15 Chester: Emma Eggemeyer offense to a single un- West Frankfort 4 2. Casey Westfield (3) Red Bud 9 in a road loss to Cart- (2-3, 2B), Ashlyn Colvis (1-3), earned run and eight 3. Elverado (4) erville. Alexis Eggemeyer (1-3), Katie hits to help Chester 4. Forreston (6) Anna-Jonesboro 9 Nashville 7-10 P'ville 000 000 0 - 0 7 0 Shinabargar (1-2, 2B). upend the Pioneers on 5. Woodlawn (NR) C'ville 101 000 x - 2 3 2 Du Quoin 7 6. Goreville (11) Sparta 5-0 the road. Pitching: Pinckneyville: Chester 004 010 0 - 5 12 2 7. Newark (8) Addie Waggoner. LP: Wag- Z-R-C 121 000 2 - 6 12 0 No Trico statistics 8. Raymond Lincolnwood (NR) MAY 19 Du Quoin 8 goner. Top Hitters: Pinck- Pitching: Chester: Ash- were available. 9. Mt. Sterling Brown County (NR) Red Bud 5 neyville: Taylor Kurtz (2-4), lyn Colvis and Zoey Frazer. Chester 000 020 0 - 2 4 1 10. Argenta-Oreana (NR) West Frankfort 6 Megan Engelhardt (2-3), Ava ZRC: Bailey Gilbert, Hanna Trico 000 000 1 - 1 8 1 New Athens 4 11. Durand (7) Adcock (1-4), Zoey Kellerman Burzynski (6) and McKensie Pitching: Chester: Emma 12. Orangeville (5) MAY 24 (1-4), Addie Waggoner (1-4). Jackson. WP: Burzynski. LP: Eggemeyer. WP: Eggemeyer. 13. Marissa-Coulterville (2) Steeleville 9 Sparta 12 Colvis. Top Hitters: Chester: Top Hitters: Chester: Cam- 14. Havanna (NR) Lebanon 8 Kylie Fortner (1-4), Ashlyn rynn Howie (1-3), Katie Shina- 15. Arthur Lovington (NR) Anna-Jonesboro 10 Granite City 6 Colvis (3-4, RBI), Alexis Egg- bargar (2-2, RBI), Emma Egg- 16. Macon Meridian (13) Red Bud 5 emyer (2-4, RBI), Anna Childs emeyer (1-3). Carbondale 13 17. Dakota (14) Red Bud 003 110 0 - 5 Steeleville 15 (2-4, 2B, RBI), Camrynn How- 18. Camp Point Central (NR) Granite 201 300 x - 6 Chester 3 Dupo 0 ie (2-3, 2BI), Zoey Frazer (1- 19. Biggsville West Central (NR) Pitching: Red Bud: Ash- Wesclin 6 3), Paige Vasquez (1-2). ZRC: 20. Hutsonville (NR) Lexi Renner spun a lynn Crafton, Lyla Hess (2). Reagan Gilbert (2-3), Shelby Sparta 4 Pinckneyville 9 Dropped out: Hardin Cal- shutout in the pitcher’s LP: Crafton. Top Hitters: Red Grove (1-3), McKensie Jackson Sparta 200 002 0 - 4 Centralia 5 houn (9), Sterling Newman Bud: Addison Dilley (2-4, RBI), circle for Steeleville, (2-4, 2B), Macie Burnett (2-3), Wesclin 120 102 0 - 6 (10), Windsor (12), Leroy (15), Katie Schneider (2-4, 2B), Al- and at the plate, she re- Skyler Hudson (3-4, 2B), Bai- Lexington (16), Heyworth lie Zipfel (1-3, 2B), Alexis Vienna 9 ley Gilbert (2-4, 3B, 2BI). (17), Pearl City (18), White corded three hits and Koester (2-4, 2-3B), Lyla Hess Benton 9 Du Quoin 8 Hall North Greene (19), Ot- tawa Marquette (20) Receiving consideration: Lexington, Monmouth Unit- Off to the races...From Page 15______ed, Pawnee, Pearl City, Toledo frame with a line drive power ability in her Middendorf allowed got punched in the jaw ground while Smith Cumberland, Williamsfield, Sterling Newman, Centralia single into left field. first at-bat when she just one run on two hits at the start, but I’m glad raced across the plate. Christ Our Rock Lutheran, She promptly stole sec- smashed a run-scoring over 4⅔ innings. She we didn’t roll over.” The win was the ninth Valmeyer, Hardin Calhoun, ond base and would double through the left struck out six batters New Athens did not in as many games for Crab Orchard, Ottawa Mar- score on a Lainey Can- center field gap. and walked one. get another base run- the strong Marissa- quette, Arcola, Leroy, East- land, Athens, Payson Sey- ning double. Every one of the start- “She’s our go-to pitch- ner until Hager drew Coulterville outfit. mour, Villa Grove, Effingham Gilley reached base in ing nine players in the er right now,” Kohrs a leadoff walk in the “We all have a connec- St. Anthony, Windsor, Lewis- three of her four plate Lady Meteor lineup col- said. “We’re going to bottom of the fourth tion and we all support town, East Dubuque, Dwight, appearances, including lected at least one hit. see some teams in the inning. each other,” Gilley said. South Beloit, Pope County two hits in the open- As a team, they stole sectional that we’ve The team’s only other It was also the first of Class 2A ing inning. She scored seven bases. never seen, so we’re run was scored un- six games in six days 1. Taylor Rockridge (1) three runs, stole three “They find ways to trying to adapt to that. earned against Ranck, for the Lady Meteors. 2. Tuscola (5) bases and drove home get on base, then you She mixes up pitches who relieved Midden- “We’re always up for 3. Stanford Olympia (8) 4. Johnsburg (3) a run. know they’re going to very well. She worked dorf with two outs in New Athens because 5. Richmond Burton (2) “It gives me a lot of be running,” Widder- hard all winter on her the fifth inning. it’s kind of a friendly 6. Trico (6) energy to pump my sheim said, “whether changeup and on her Marissa-Coulterville, rivalry,” Kohrs said. 7. Tolono Unity (4) teammates up and get it’s a straight steal, a curve.” on the other hand, con- “This stretch will be a 8. Seneca (9) 9. Pontiac (10) around the bases,” Gil- multitude of different The only blemish tinued to add to its run good test for us.” 10. Stillman Valley (7) ley said. “When steal- delay steals, the batter against her came in total nearly every in- 11. Alton Marquette (12) ing, I’m just thinking bunting or a bunt and the bottom of the first ning. Marissa-Coulterville 14 12. Nashville (11) to get there fast and steal. What you have to inning. In the second inning, New Athens 2 13. St. Joe (NR) M-C 913 01 - 14 16 3 14. Sacred Heart Griffin (NR) slide.” do is be aware. You can’t With one out, Hager Olivia Quigley knocked NAT 100 01 - 2 2 2 15. Marengo (NR) Canning was 3-for-4 put your guard down blasted a triple off of in a run on a ground Pitching: Marissa-Coulter- 16. Johnston City (14) at the plate for Marissa- at any time because the base of the fence out. In the third, the ville: Grace Middendorf, Aara- 17. Poplar Grove North Boone (13) Coulterville. She dou- they’re all so fast.” in left field. Mallory Lady Meteors scored lynn Ranck (5) and Lainey 18. Beecher (17) Canning, Madi McDougal (5). 19. Murphysboro (16) bled, drove home two One of the final blows Kimbrell immediately three more times, in- New Athens: Ainslee Sullivan, 20. Piasa Southwestern (18) runs and scored twice. in the first inning came followed with a ground cluding an RBI sin- Emma Hager (1) and Kaylee 21. Freeburg (20) Emily Smith, the No. from the No. 9 batter in ball single through the gle off the bat of Mid- Juenger. WP: Middendorf. LP: Dropped out: Manteno 3 hitter in the lineup, the lineup, Aaralynn left side of the infield to dendorf. The team’s Sullivan. (15), Quincy Notre Dame (19) Hitters: Marissa-Coulter- Receiving consideration: picked up three hits Ranck, who drove a score Hager. last run came in the ville: Autumn Gilley (2-3, HBP, Bloomington Central Catholic, and reached base on a Sullivan pitch the other Middendorf then re- fifth inning courtesy of RBI, 3R, 3 SB), Lainey Canning Coal City, Elmhurst IC Catho- walk. She scored three way into right center covered by striking out Middendorf again, this (3-4, 2B, 2BI, 2R, SB), Emily lic, Herscher, Joliet Catholic, Sullivan. Any further time on a ground out to Smith (3-3, BB, RBI, 3R, SB), runs and drove home field for a three-run Madi McDougal (1-3, 2B, RBI, Kankakee Bishop MacNa- score Smith. mara, Manteno, Normal U- another. triple. threat was ended when R), Grace Middendorf (1-4, High, Oregon, Quincy Notre “They are so fast, and Marissa-Coulterville Canning, the catcher, Smith opened that in- 2BI), Emily Thorton (3-3, 2B, Dame, Riverdale, Tremont they make things hap- chased Sullivan from gunned down Kimbrell ning by showing off RBI, R), Casey Daugherty (1-3, attempting to steal sec- the variety of ways 2R, SB), Olivia Quigley (1-2, pen,” Kohrs said. “We’re the pitcher’s circle with BB, RBI, SB), Aaralynn Ranck Class 3A Marissa-Coulterville 1. Marion (1) able to hit for power, back-to-back run-scor- ond base to end the (1-3, 3B, 3BI, R), Grace Zimmer 2. LaSalle Peru (2) slap and bunt. We have ing singles off the bats inning. can produce runs. (0-1), Sky Richno (0-1), Carleigh 3. Highland (NR) our power hitter Madi of Gilley and Canning, “I’m glad we respond- The left-handed hit- Rhodes (0-1). 4. Lombard Montini (5) ed,” Widdersheim said. ter reached first base New Athens: Madi Stewart McDougal as our No. the second hit of the (0-2, BB), Emma Hager (1-2, 5. Charleston (10) on a perfectly placed 6. Wauconda (6) 4 hitter. When we get inning for both players. “We got one run back in BB, 3B, R), Mallory Kimbrell 7. Antioch (7) even one of those first In the opposite pitch- the bottom of the first. bunt. She then stole (1-2, RBI, CS), Ainslee Sullivan 8. Rock Island (3) three on base, if McDou- er’s circle, Grace Mid- We could have laid second base. A ground (0-2), Grace Lauer (0-2), Kaylee 9. Chicago Payton (NR) over and been three out moved her to third Juenger (0-2), Peyton Houser gal hits a fly ball, we’re dendorf was all but (0-2), Brooke Gunter (0-2, R), 10. East Peoria (12) base before Middendorf 11. Ottawa (4) going to score.” unhittable for the Lady up, three down the rest Rachel Feder (0-1), Hailey 12. Geneseo (9) McDougal proved her Meteors. of the game. We kind of was also retired on the Houser (0-1). 13. Sterling (8) 14. Riverside Brookfield (17) 15. Lemont (11) From Page 17______16. Ridgewood (16) Michael Marks takes over... 17. Canton (18) Trico’s last regional The return to promi- game simpler.” One of the big focuses said. “I’ve been talk- 18. Kaneland Maple Park (13) 19. Mt. Vernon (NR) title was in 2011 with nency will begin with On offense, Marks for Marks right now ing to the guys about 20. Washington (20) Shane Hawkins as the defensive side of the wants to see a consist- is to increase strength how weights are very Dropped out: Grayslake coach. It was one of court for Marks. ent flow in the half and endurance. important to get you to North (14), Bloomington (15), three regional champi- “I pride myself on de- court game while also “Hopefully, we can get that fourth quarter. Metamora (19) Receiving consideration: onships with Hawkins. fense,” Marks said. “I possessing the ability good summer workouts I just want to see that Morris, Belvidere, Crystal Hawkins left after the think defense will defi- to run up and down the in and get dedicated work ethic. I will give Lake South, Burbank St. Lau- 2011-12 season. Mike De- nitely win us some ball floor when the situa- on the court and in the you all I got, and I ask rence Streator, Mahoment, nault then coached the games. Players should tion presents itself. weight room,” Marks that in return.” Effingham, Belvidere North, Grayslake North, Metamora, team through the 2014- always know where Bloomington, Nazareth Acad- 15 season, advancing to their guy is at and where emy, Chicago St. Ignatius a pair of regional title they are going. When Class 4A games and being co- you can break it down 1. Chicago Marist (1) 2. Barrington (2) champions of the Black that way and know what 3. New Lenox Diamond Conference your fellow players are Lincoln-Way Central (3) West Division twice. thinking, it can make the 4. Frankfort Lincoln-Way East (5) 5. Joliet West (4) 6. Normal West (8) 7. Yorkville (7) 8. Chicago Whitney Young (9) Softball standings 9. Naperville Neuqua Valley (11) 10. Huntley (15) Records Through May 25 11. St. Charles East (6) Conference Overall 12. Elmhurst York (12) Black Diamond Conference West Division 13. Machesney Park Harlem (13) Trico 7-1 19-3 14. Rockton Hononegah (14) 15. New Lenox Z-R-C 5-2 12-4 Lincoln-Way West (10) Goreville 4-4 11-10 16. Edwardsville (16) Chester 1-5 4-12 17. Palatine Fremd (17) Vienna 0-5 6-15 18. Plainfield North (18) 19. Gurnee Warren (NR) 20. Oak Park-River Forest (19) Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division Dropped out: Elk Grove (20) Marissa-Coulterville 10-0 10-0 Receiving consideration: Valmeyer 7-3 9-4 Downers Grove South, Brad- ley-Bourbonnais, Mount Pros- Steeleville 5-2 8-4 pect, Elk Grove, South Elgin, Red Bud 4-5 8-12 Tinley Park Andrew, Roselle Lebanon 2-6 2-7 Lake Park, Oswego East, Park New Athens 3-7 4-9 Ridge Maine South, Moline, Wheaton North, Plainfield Dupo 0-9 1-11 South, Chicago Taft, Wilmette Loyola Academy, Normal Com- SIRR Mississippi munity, Buffalo Grove, Whea- Carterville 9-1 15-5 ton Warrenville South, Palos Heights Shepard, Algonquin Nashville 8-2 18-3 Jacobs, Glenbard West, Chica- Pinckneyville 6-3 12-8 go Mother McAuley, Belleville Sparta 3-6 4-8 East, Chicago Lane, Collins- Du Quoin 1-7 5-16 ville, Palatine, LaGrange Ly- ons, Schaumburg Anna-Jonesboro 1-9 5-12 PAGE 20 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 OBITUARIES KATHERINE TROUE REV. JACK CLIFFORD Katherine “Kathy” HOLLOWAY MARSHALL PREST Troue, 56, of Percy, Rev. Jack Holloway, Clifford Marshall died Saturday, May 95, of Naples, Florida, Prest, 93, of rural 22, 2021 at her home. formerly of Marissa, Marissa, died Friday, Kathy was born Au- died Saturday March May 21, 2021 at St. gust 14, 1964 in Peo- 20, 2021 eight days Elizabeth’s Hospital ria to Walter and Dor- from his 96th birth- in O’Fallon. othy Ruebke Joost. d ay. He was born Febru- She married Randy Jack was one of six ary 1, 1928 in Lively Troue April 14, 1985 boys born to Joseph Grove Township, to at Peace Lutheran Earl and Grace Hollo- Everett and Nettie Church in Steeleville. way and he grew up Stevenson Prest. He survives. in Marissa. Kathy was a teach- Jack joined the U.S. He married Betty M. er’s aide at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Steel- Marine Corps and Henderson in Sparta eville for over 20 years. She was a member fought in WWII, received an hon- November 1, 1956. She of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Wine Hill. orable discharge as a corporal. survives. Kathy was active in various church and com- Having been wounded in action, he He was a retired munity activities. She was also very active on was also a Purple Heart recipient. farmer and of the the family farm. Kathy enjoyed making crafts, His fi ve brothers also served in Presbyterian faith. planning family activities and spending time the military with one being killed Mr. Prest honorably with her family and grandchildren. early in WWII and who is buried in France. He served his country Kathy is also survived by her daughters Jen- continued to be a proud Marine throughout his serving as a corpo- nifer (Nick) Armstrong of Steeleville and Jessi- life. He would be seen daily wearing his Ma- ral in the U.S. Army ca (Adam) Eggemeyer of Chester; twin grand- rine Corps veterans hat. He passed away wear- in the Korean War daughters Adeline Marie and Arabella Lynn ing a Marine Corps shirt. As Dad said many from 1951 to 1952 and Armstrong; grandsons Paxon Armstrong and times, Semper Fi. Oorah. earned a Combat In- Owen Eggemeyer; her mother Dorothy Joost of Rev. Holloway began his preaching career in fantry Badge. He Steeleville and sisters Connie (Kevin) Muench the early 1960s. He served many United Meth- was a life member of and Chris (Eric) Froemling. odist charges retiring in the late 1980s to Na- Sparta VFW Post 2698 and a life member of the Kathy was preceded in death by her father ples where he continued as a visitation pastor 32nd Infantry Regiment Association. and sister Sandra Joost. for a few years. Clifford is also survived by his children Ver- Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May Jack leaves behind two sons Gregory (Marla) non Prest of Marissa, Kathleen (William) Blair 25, 2021 at St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Wine Holloway of Trivoli, Illinois and John (Kath- Hill with Minister Deb Rathert offi ciating and leen) Holloway of Naples; brother Richard of Sparta, Eric Prest of Marissa, Theresa (Dar- interim Pastor Michael Foppe assisting. Burial “Muggs” Holloway of Marissa; many grand- yl) Albers of Parsons, Kansas, Everett (Jill) was in the church cemetery in Wine Hill. children and great- grandchildren. Prest and Clark Prest, all of Marissa; brother Memorials may be given to St. Peter’s Lu- He was preceded in death by his parents, his Loren Prest of Sparta; grandchildren Matthew, theran Church in Wine Hill and can be mailed wife of 62 years Helen Irene Holloway, who Timothy, Ben, Elizabeth, Caleb, Joshua, Dan- to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steel- passed away in 2012 and son Michael. iel, Noah, Ethan, Marshall and Lydia; great- eville, IL 62288. Private inturnment services will take place grandchildren Hayden, Madison, William and Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. in mid-June in his home town of Marissa. Sophia; nieces and nephews. With his wishes, memorials can be made to Mr. Prest was preceded in death by his par- MARVIN “BUD” the Preachers Aid Society and Benefi t Fund, ents, brothers Wyman, Milton, Orville and No- BENNETT UMC. P.O. Box 19207, Springfi eld, IL 627949207 lan and sister Ann Wheeler. Marvin (Bud) Ben- or Love a Child, Inc., 12411 Commerce Lakes Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday May nett, of Sparta, died Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33913. 25, 2021 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Wednesday, May 19, Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa is Marissa with Rev. Alex Eppstein offi ciating. 2021 in his home sur- assisting the family witharrangements. Burial was in Marissa Township Cemetery. rounded by his fam- Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa as- i ly. sisted the family with arrangements. Bud was born in St. SAMUEL WALTER Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. Louis January 1, 1936 HENNRICH to Marvin and Doro- Samuel “Sam” Wal- thy Robb Bennett. ter Hennrich, 79, He married Judy of Evansville, died Busby. She survives. Thursday, May 20, He was a retired 2021 at Red Bud Re- United Methodist gional Hospital. minister. He was born Janu- Bud was employed by McDonnell Douglas ary 1, 1942 in Waver- before starting Bennett Insurance Agency ly, Illinois to Samuel in Sparta. He was called into the ministry in J. and Reva Lively 1985. His fi rst charge was Emmanuel Method- Hennrich. ist in Shawneetown. He was there three years. He married Bea- From there he was pastor at the Ellis Grove trice Pierce. She sur- Charge with three churches, Ellis Grove Meth- vives after 60 years of marriage. odist, Preston Methodist and New Palestine Sam spent his early years as an owner/oper- Methodist. He preached there 12 years before ator of an International Harvester dealership retiring. After retirement he served as chap- and automotive repair shop located in Sparta. lain at Sparta Community Hospital and St. Cle- Sam later went on to work as a shop foreman ments Hospital in Red Bud. He served as in- for Consolidated Coal Company. After retiring, Markers • Monuments terim pastor for the Chester Methodist Church he operated a transmission repair shop and a Mausoleums before being the interim pastor for the Presby- peach orchard in Evansville. Sam enjoyed get- terian Church in Chester for four years. Then ting together with his friends and spending he was part time pastor for the Steeleville and time with his wife. He also enjoyed hunting, Nashville Percy Methodist Churches four years, retiring fi shing and riding his motorcycle. at the age of 80. Pastor Bud’s passion was to Sam is also survived by his sons David (De- Memorial Co. serve the people. He loved to minister in any bra) Hennrich of Evansville, Sam (Kim) Hen- way he could. He was also a frequent speaker nrich of Sparta and Jerrold (Rose) Hennrich of (618) 443-5807 for morning devotions at WHCO, the local sta- Carbondale; three grandchildren; four great- John & Madeline Bergfeld Or (618) 443-2988 tion in Sparta. He performed many marriages grandchildren and sister Maxine Glasscock of and funerals for the community. His health Sparta. 106 Fox Run • Sparta • Next To Hardee’s prevented him from preaching but his love for He was preceded in death by his parents, God’s people continued. granddaughter Christine Hennrich, daughter- Bud is also survived by his children Pam in-law Michelle Hennrich, sisters Iris Schmoll Baker of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kim (Randy) and Charlotte Kessel and brother James Hen- Fedderke of Bremen and Matthew (Angela) nrich. Bennett of Bunker Hill, Illinois; grandchildren Graveside memorial services were held at Nathan (Salena), Philip and Stephen Baker, Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta Tuesday, May Daniel Fedderke, Ian and Benjamin Bennett 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim McIntyre and great-grandson John Baker. offi ciating. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in infant daughter Katherine and infant grand- Sparta assisted the family witharrangements. son Jeremy Bennett Baker. Condolences may be left for the family at Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23, heilschuessler.com. 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Spar- ta with Rev. Randy McGeehon, Rev. Ronald Johnson and Rev. Jim Tinzmann offi ciating. LEAH ANN SEARCH Burial was in Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. Leah Ann Search, The preferred form of Remembrance is a gift 57, of Chester, died to the Preacher Aid Society & Benefi t Fund at 8:54 p.m. Thurs- and can be mailed to Wilson Funeral Home, day, May 20, 2021 at P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288. Memorial Hospital in Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Chester. She was born to JEFFREY DEAN James “Jim” and Sha- HAYNES ron Mueller Shields December 16, 1963 in Jeffrey Dean Haynes, Kirkwood, Missouri. 57, of O’Fallon, went Leah married Tay- to be with his Lord in lor “Tate” Search heaven Tuesday, May April 20, 1985 in Chester. He survives. 18, 2021 at Siteman She was a valued member of the faculty/staff Cancer Center in St. at St. Mary’s Catholic School for over 28 years. Louis. Leah was a member of St. Mary Help of Chris- He was born May 4, tians Catholic Church in Chester. She loved 1964 in Bryan, Texas watching her family play sports, baking and to Ron and Scarlett spending time with her grandson Trenton. Enos Haynes. She is also survived by her mother of Ches- He married Shelly ter; children Tyler (Kacey) Search of Chester Cover. She survives. and Nicole (Brendan) Madsen of Odessa, Mis- Jeff was a general manager at the Auffen- souri; siblings Mark (Judy) Shields and Denice berg Dealer Group in O’Fallon. He enjoyed (Mike) Atchison, all of Chester and Jay (Dawn) his job and spending time with his coworkers. Shields of Dyer, Indiana; grandson Trenton Jeff was a caring husband and a wonderful fa- Search; grandchild due in August; nieces and ther that loved his son, Nick. nephews. Jeff is also survived by his son Nick (Ella) She was preceded in death by her fa- Utley of O’Fallon; parents of Marissa; broth- ther. ers David and Charles Haynes, both of Marissa; Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tues- sister Lisa (Joe) Naberhaus of Apopka, Florida day, May 25, 2021 at Mary Help of Christians and uncle Steve Haynes of Springfi eld, Mis- Catholic Church in Chester with Msgr Dennis souri. Schaefer offi ciating. Burial was in St. Mary’s He was preceded in death by his aunt Jackie Catholic Cemetery in Chester. Haynes. Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester assisted Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home assisted the the family with arrangements. family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catho- Condolences may be left for the family lic School or Valle Catholic School. atheilschuessler.com. Sign the register book at wpfh.net. COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 21

WILMA MARIE TABETHA LYNN HAROLD RAY JOINES LAROSE ASHLEY Harold Ray Joines, Wilma Marie La- Tabetha “Tabby” 80, of Coulterville, Rose, 87, of Chester, Lynn Ashley, 52, of died Tuesday, May 18, died at her home at Sparta, formerly of 2021 at 9:12 p.m. at St. 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, Tilden, died at her Elizabeth’s Hospital May 19, 2021. home Tuesday, May in O’Fallon. She was born to 18, 2021. He was born July 21, Albert and Emma She was born Janu- 1940 in Evansville, In- Childers Kuehne May ary 26, 1969 in Sparta. diana to Norman and 4, 1934 in Raddle. Tabby married Mary (Heath) Joines. Wilma married Bruce Ashley Decem- On April 30, 1977, Merlin E. LaRose Au- ber 27, 2018. He sur- he married Teresa gust 27, 1955 in Ches- vives. Gill, who survives. ter. He preceded her in death September 7, She worked for They were married 44 years. 2020. Hallcon Transportation as a rail crew transport He had worked in banking for 40 years and Wilma was a homemaker for most of her driver. She enjoyed playing softball and contin- life. In her earlier years she had worked at the ued to play for many years after school. Tabby retired as president of Coulterville Banking International Shoe Factory and Prim Hosiery loved to do arts and crafts. It always put a smile Center. Harold was a member of Winkle Bap- in Chester. Later in life, she had worked at on her face when she could make cookies with tist Church in Coulterville, Masonic Lodge 162 Walmart and was a cook at St. Mary’s Catholic her grandkids. One of the most delicious meals in Sparta and the Grand Cote Cruisers in Coul- School in Chester. Tabby made that her kids enjoyed was her fa- terville. He was a devoted fan of University of She was a member of St. Mary Help of Chris- mous cheese omelets. She was always there for Kentucky basketball. tians Catholic Church in Chester and Eagles her family through thick and thin. Harold is also survived by son Jeffrey (Den- Auxiliary in Chester. She loved to play bingo, Tabby is also survived by her mother Linda ise) Joines of Sumner, Illinois; daughter Tam- sew and was a great cook. (Boyet) Foster; children Codie (Bethany) Basse mie (Danny) Jebron of Coulterville; son-in- She is survived by son Mark (Lisa) LaRose of Germantown, Illinois, Laci Little of Tilden, law Terry Wallbaum of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; of Chester; daughters Tina (Mark) Wolff of Jami Cobb of Sparta, Jennifer Lyn Ashley of sister Jeannette Hickerson of Beaver Dam, Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Kim (Ed) Holsapple Bonne Terre, Missouri, Shania Marie White Kentucky; grandchildren Jessalyn, Teryn, Ad- of Chester; sisters Dorothy Grah and Alberta of Sparta and Martina Renee Ashley of Anna; dasyn, Marilyn Brooke, Sara, Case and Mead- Kuehne of Chester and Diane Arthur of Ven- grandchildren Emily Basse of Germantown, ow and fi ve great-grandchildren. ice, Florida; brother Shirley Kuehne of Ches- Myles and Cameron White of Sparta and Kade He was preceded in death by his parents, ter; grandchildren Danielle (Jason) Holland, Sherwood of Anna; grandchildren yet to be born daughter Teresa Reneé Wallbaum and broth- Jason Wolff, Dawn and Ronda LaRose, Kelsee Kolbie Basse and Harper Sommer and brother er-in-law Jim Hickerson. (Lucas) Gibbs, Mandy (Tim) Jones, Heather Steven (Lisa) Reitz of Coulterville. Services were held at Winkle Baptist Church (Lynn) Holsapple and Tasha (Mike) Fitch; Tabby was preceded in death by infant daugh- in Coulterville Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10 nine great-grandchildren and three great- ter Brittny Basse and father Robert Prest. a.m., with Brother Jeff Downard offi ciating. great-grandchildren. Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Spar- She was also preceded in death by her parta assisted the family with arrangements. Interment was at Coulterville Cemetery. ents, daughter Ronda LaRose and brothers Memorials may be made to the Randolph Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville assisted Charles, Robert and Albert Kuehne. County Humane Society or Ronald McDonald the family with arrangements. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May House. Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic 24, 2021 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. School in Nashville. with Father Iuvenis Iheme offi ciating. Burial Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome. was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Ches- com. ter. DR. LAWRENCE CHARLES FIENE Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catho- lic School. Lawrence Charles Fiene, MD, 93, died Friday, Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. May 21, 2021 at Sparta Community Hospital surrounded by his family. Dr. Fiene was born in Steeleville to Henry WILLIAM H. and Ella Fiene. WINKELMAN He married Marianne (Marti) Bolek in 1951 in Chicago. She preceded him in death. William “Bill” H. Dr. Fiene is survived by daughters and Winkelman, 75, of sons Kathleen Fiene, James (Kathy) Fiene, Jo Steeleville, died (Bruce) VanMetre, Laura (Adel) Shalabi, Eric Wednesday, May 19, Fiene and Rebecca (Craig) Swift; grandchil- 2021 at Randolph dren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grand- County Care Center children; nieces and nephews. in Sparta. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Bill was born April sisters Gertrude Mueller, Mildred Crouch, Eve- 19, 1946 in Murphys- lyn Hancock, Paula Martin, Rosalie McCaw, boro to Gustau and Talitha Gremmels and Ruth Alms and brother Laura Perry Winkel- Alfred (Bud) Fiene. man. It was Dr. Fiene’s wish to be cremated. No He married Ber- services are planned at this time. nice Doyle Reitz October 10, 1969 in Missouri. Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in She preceded him in death June 22, 2013. Sparta assisted the family with arrangements. Bill was retired from Peabody Coal in Bald- Condolences may be left for the family at win. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic heilschuessler.com. Church in Willisville, UMWA Local 1820, Steel- eville Alma Lodge 479 AF&AM, Steeleville OES Chapter 738, Steeleville Lions Club, Scottish Rite-Valley of Southern Illinois in Belleville, We Would Like Ainad Shrine Temple of East St. Louis, and To Pay Tribute Odd Fellows Lodge in Percy. Bill was also active in Keystone Cops, always wearing a pris- To The Many Brave on uniform and passing candy out to the children. Men And Women Bill is survived by children Dan (Joyce) Re- Who Have Given itz, Rich Reitz (Kelly) and Darryl (Phyllis) Winkelman, all of Steeleville, Glenda Reitz Their Lives To of Percy and Cheryl Haberberger of Chester; son-in-law Gary Farley of Kansas City, Kan- Protect Our Country! sas; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter Diana Farley and son-in-law WILLIAMS Gary Hunt. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Heating & Air, Inc. May 24, 2021 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville, with Father Leo Hayes offi ciating. Steeleville • 965-2040 Burial was in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospi- tal or Steeleville Lions Club and can be mailed to the funeral home at PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288. 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to become a teacher, send birthday cards to physical and dental lawyer, nurse or doc- her at Red Bud Region- forms may be turned tor and all about fi- al Care, 350 W. South in at this time. S’ville nutrition Evansville nances for your role in First St., Red Bud, IL Baseball and soft- the banking and stock 62278. ball practices will take ByNews Eloise Kueker market fields. Water Street will be place around August center menu 449-2043 Whatever your next open for Memorial Day 1, and sports physicals step in life, be thank- weekend. Full Throttle must be turned in be- Menu ti, meat sauce, iceberg ful that you live in a will perform that Sun- fore students attend salad, garlic bread, Congratulations to May 31-June 4 country where you can day. Come on down to practice. mixed fruit. all graduates from MONDAY: Closed. choose to pursue what- the Kaskaskia River FRIDAY: Chicken kindergarten through TUESDAY: Italian beef ever career you are and enjoy some great Evansville sandwich, baked beans, salad, red bean college. This is your good at. scenery and music. Enterprise baked potato, manda- salad, spinach salad, time to be in the lime- Happy birthday to Congratulations to May 22, 1942 rin oranges. mandarin oranges, light. You have accom- Hunter Schulein, Ja- Sparta High School Evansville High WEDNESDAY: Egg apple pie. plished many things. Hours: Monday-Friday cob Huether, Ken grads Dakota Beam, School graduates were casserole, fried pota- In kindergarten, you 8:30-4. Rhyne, JoJo Largent, Ivey Eggemeyer, Mitch Kenneth Austin, Te- toes, breakfast sau- learned all about num- To order curbside Stephanie Lerch and Isom, Josey McClure, resa Becker, Gilbert sage, fresh fruit salad, bers, letters, sentenc- meals, call 965-3134 Patrick Miller. Cole Pierce, Teya Birk, Remigius Braun, coffee cake. es, and how to read. extension 5 by 9:30 a.m. We extend our sym- Poynor, Aleigha Ray, William Dahlem, Paul THURSDAY: Spaghet- In elementary school, the day before. pathy to the family of Trenton Riecan, Crace Meyer, Byron Veath- you were introduced Ralph Wolter. Walter and Edward and Elmer Wilkening. to common core math, Congratulations to Zimmermann. Eighth grade grad- algebra, geometry, in- Cori Cissell and Ken- Congrats to EAC graduates from Evansville finitives, essays and ny Oreto on the birth uates Janson Cream- Public School were science experiments. of their son Kayden er, Courtney Drake, Daniel Cheek, Omar High school gradu- Birth announced Oreto, who was born Brooke Eggemeyer, Eli- Glahn, Delores Groh, ates, you’ve learned Friday, May 14. He jah Grillo, Savannah Nina Hanebutt, Betty many useful things weighed 6 pounds 14 Hall, Austin Langrehr, Harmon, Lindy Heck, Norton that prepared you for Jonathan and Amy ounces and was 20 Austin Louveau, Brody Bernice Kueker, Lorna your next step in life Norton of Sparta are inches long. Mater- Montroy, Briann Orella, Wegener, Elaine Veath such as trades. You the parents of a son. nal grandparents are Kenzie Pierce, Audrey and Jennie Wehrheim. took classes that pre- Clay Steven Nor- Jim and Angie Cissell; Poppe, Branden Rein- Sparta Township pared you for colton was born at 5:53 great-grandparents harddt, Alexander Rob- High School grads a.m. Friday May, 7, lege, and hopefully, are Brenda Holcomb ertson, Samuel Schlu- were Allene Heu- 2021 at Mercy Hospi- you learned some new and Jim and Helen Cis- eter, Madison Schulein, man, Clemens Knigge, tal South in St. Louis. things that will pre- sell. Zoey Smith, Isaac Wal- Herby Pautler, Lean- He weighed 7 pounds pare you for the adult Happy 30th anniver- ter and Emma Zimmer- der Gaertner and Paul 6 ouncesand was 21 life. sary to Jeff and Lisa mann. Gaertner. inches long. In trade school, you Lake. School registration Rev. Carl Meyer, the Maternal grand- learned to build hous- Teletha Pautler will is August 2 from 9 a.m. third priest from St. parents are Barb es and fine furniture, celebrate her 95th to 7 p.m. and August 3 Boniface, was to be or- and Steve Kavana- fix plumbing issues birthday the first week from 8 to 3. All fees are dained May 30. Mey- ugh of Manchester, Missouri. and how to fix the bro- of June. Her family in- payable at the time of er’s first Mass was to Paternal grandparents are Cathy and Bill ken vehicles. Norton of Sparta. vites all of her friends registration. be at Evansville the In college, you Clay joins a sister Lily and a brother Brady. and former students to Sports and school next day. learned what it takes Consumer Confidence Report

a party with donuts Annual Drinking Water Quality Report with sprinkles and Village of Percy Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Coulterville presents. He is the son of Scott and Dani Rust PERCY Source of Drinking Water Drinking water, including bottled water, may and Swanwick reasonably be expected to contain at least small of Coulterville. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and amounts of some contaminants. The presence of IL1570350 bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, contaminants does not necessarily indicate that Congratulations to ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water water poses a health risk. More information about ByNews Diana Cole Sheila Weis and Wil- Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the contaminants and potential health effects can be 758-2880 December 31, 2020 ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water liam Cometto on their and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can Hotline at (800) 426-4791. This report is intended to provide you with important pick up substances resulting from the presence of marriage Saturday information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity. by the water system to provide safe drinking water. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to Congratulations to Contaminants that may be present in source water drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the evening. include: the Coulterville High - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and amount of certain contaminants in water provided Elodie and Daxton The source of drinking water used by bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which School Class of 2021. It spent the night with PERCY is Ground Water plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. must provide the same protection for public was a beautiful night David and me Satur- health. For more information regarding this report contact: - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and for an outdoor grad- day. We had lunch at metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants uation Friday, May from urban storm water runoff, industrial or in drinking water than the general population. Grecian. Afterwards, Name ______Percy City Hall domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with 21. Those graduat- Mimi took the kids for 618-497-2577 production, mining, or farming. cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have ing were Addison Co- Phone ______- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS a ride on the golf cart variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and water runoff, and residential uses. infants can be particularly at risk from hoon, Skyler Gill, Jas- to the Dairy Queen, infections. These people should seek advice about mine Greenlee, AJay - Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers. where she was show- Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen Horn, Dakota Kelly Na- ered with melting va- el agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other que lo entienda bien. production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe tilie Kenner, Joseph nilla ice cream on urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Klamm, Benjamin the way home. Later, - Radioactive contaminants, which can be If present, elevated levels of lead can cause Scott and Austin War- naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas serious health problems, especially for pregnant we had supper at Pis- production and mining activities. women and young children. Lead in drinking water ford. is primarily from materials and components tol City Restaurant associated with service lines and home plumbing. Benjamin Scott was with Mark and Emma We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been the class valedictori- Steele. Source Water Information sitting for several hours, you can minimize the an and Austin Warford potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap Source Water Name Type of Water Report Status Location for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for was salutatorian. Ben- WELL 3 (00281) GW ______N E CROSS AVE-2 BLKS N/IL RT 150 drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about David and I had lead in your water, you may wish to have your jamin received schol- lunch at Parkette in WELL 4 (00745) GW ______water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to arships and awards Perryville Monday and minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at from the Coulterville ran into my former co- http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. VFW Auxiliary Post workers David and Su- 6865, Kim Reuscher sie Powell. Source Water Assessment presented him with Bingo is doing well We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly the Banking Associa- at the Coulterville scheduled05/25/2021 meetings.- IL1570350_2020_2021-05-25_09-25-38.PDF The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information,1 of please8 stop by City Hall or call our water operator at ______.618-497-2577 To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of tion scholarship and VFW. Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA Jason Wright present- Condolences to website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. ed him with an award the family of Harold from the Randolph Source of Water: PERCYTo determine Percy's susceptibility to groundwater contamination, a Well Site Survey, published in 1990 by the Illinois EPA, was Joines, who passed reviewed. Based on the information contained in this document, six potential sources of groundwater contamination are present that could pose a hazard to County Democrats. away last week. groundwater pumped by the Percy community water supply wells. These include a domestic waste water treatment facility, four below ground fuel storages, and a former petroleum storage facility.The Illinois EPA has determined that Percy Wells #3 and #4 are not susceptible to IOC, VOC, or SOC contamination. This Jasmine Greenlee Condolences to the determination is based on a number of criteria including: monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and the available hydrogeologic data for the wells.In anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that will enter the U.S. Air family of Linda Foster, Percy's community water supply wells are not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria Force, AJay Horn will during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper site conditions; there is a who lost her daughter hydrogeologic barrier that restricts pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is enter the U.S. Army Tabetha Ashley last adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. However, having stated this, the U.S. EPA is proposing to require States to identify systems in karst, gravel and fractured rock and Dakota Kelly will week. aquifer systems as sensitive. Water systems utilizing these aquifer types would be required to perform routine source water monitoring. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined2020 aquifer,Regulated which should Contaminants provide an adequate Detected degree of protection to prevent the movement of pathogens into the enter the U.S. Navy. There will be a wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the vulnerability determination. Chesney Harvel, Friends of Coulterville graduated from the meeting Thursday, 2020 Regulated Contaminants Detected Coulterville Junior June 3 at the Village High School class with Hall at 7 p.m. for pan- Lead and Copper a party in her hon- ning the fall festival. Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of or at the Coulterville Congratulations to safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Dairy Queen, hosted 05/25/2021 IL1570350_2020_2021-05-25_09-25-38.PDF Josh Watkins, formerly Lead and Copper- Date Sampled MCLG Action Level 90th # Sites Over Units Violation3 of 8 Likely Source of Contamination by Scott and Dani Rust. of Coulterville, now of (AL) Percentile AL Chesney is the daugh- Roby, Missouri who was Copper 09/14/2018 1.3 1.3 0.073 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from ter of Danielle Smith. wood preservatives; Corrosion of household married Friday, May 21 plumbing systems. Nash Rust celebrated to Cheryl LaForte in Lead 09/14/2018 0 15 2.1 0 ppb N Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. his first birthday April Gatlinburg, Tennessee. 24. Nolan Rust cele- Josh is the son of Da- Regulated Contaminants brated his third birth- vid and Zita Watkins of WaterDisinfectants Quality and Test ResultsCollection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination day Saturday with Coulterville. Disinfection By- Date Detected Detected Products Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. Chlorine 12/31/2020 1.8 1.2 - 2.4 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes. Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

LevelTotal 1Trihalomethanes Assessment: 2020 A 4Level 1 assessment4.03 - 4.03 is a Nostudy goal of for the water80 system to identifyppb potentialN problemsBy-product and of determine drinking (ifwater possible) disinfection. why (TTHM) total coliform bacteria havethe been total found in our water system. Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water Inorganic Collection Highestsystem Level on multipleRange of occasions.Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Contaminants Date Detected Detected Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. 05/25/2021Barium - IL1570350_2020_2021-05-25_09-25-38.PDF2020 0.037 0.037 - 0.037 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge4 of 8 from Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known ormetal expected refineries; risk to Erosion health. of MCLGs natural allow deposits. for a margin of safety.

MaximumFluoride residual disinfectant2020 level or The0.38 highest level0.38 -of 0.38 a disinfectant4 allowed in4.0 drinking water.ppm There Nis convincingErosion evidenceof natural that deposits; addition Water of a additive MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from Maximum residual disinfectant level The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or fertilizerexpected risk and toaluminum health. factories. MRDLGs do not goal or MRDLG: reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Iron 2020 0.14 0.14 - 0.14 1.0 ppm N This contaminant is not currently regulated by na: not applicable. the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits. mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Manganese 2020 1 1 - 1 150 150 ppb N This contaminant is not currently regulated by ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallonsthe of USEPA. water. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits. Nitrate [measured as 2020 0.03 0.03 - 0.03 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from Nitrogen] septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. Sodium 2020 100 100 - 100 ppm N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits. Used in water softener regeneration.

05/25/2021Zinc IL1570350_2020_2021-05-25_09-25-38.PDF2020 0.01 0.01 - 0.01 5 5 ppm N This contaminant is not currently regulated by - the USEPA. However, the state 5regulates.of 8 Naturally occurring; discharge from metal Radioactive Collection Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination Contaminants Date Detected Detected

Combined Radium 2020 2.93 2.93 - 2.93 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits. 226/228

Gross alpha excluding 2020 9.16 9.16 - 9.16 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits. radon and uranium

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CAR (To Sell At Noon): 1997 Lincoln Town Car, Approx. 124,XXX Miles, Leather, 4-Door, Clean. COINS (To Sell After Car): Wheat Pennies, $2 Red Seal, Ike Dollars, 1937 Buffalo Nickel, 2 - 1969 Kennedy Half Dollars. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Shawnee Pig Pitcher, Shawnee Clover Leaf Smiley Pig Cookie Jar, Westermoreland Hen On A Nest, Fenton Incl. Candy And Vase, Avon Cape Cod, Blue Ridge Dishes, Large Set Of Franciscan Dessert Rose Dishes And Accessories, Set Johann Haviland Bavaria China, Ruby Red Glassware, VERNON KUEKER Green Pyrex Bowl, Pyrex Nesting Bowl Sets, Milk Glass, Moss Rose Tea Set, Depression Glass- Pink And Green, ESTATE Hobnail Opalescent, Shaving Mugs, Snap On Glasses, Goofus Glass, Humidor, Blue Crock Bowl, Texas Ware Bowl, Blue Transfer Ware, Gone With The Wind Style Lamp, Lamp With Prisms, Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Asst. Cast Iron Skillets Incl. Wagner, Cracker Barrel, Scale, THURSDAY, JUNE 3 • 5:30PM 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, Occasional Tables, Treadle 45 W. Mill St. • Ruma Sewing Machine, 2 Corning Ware Coffee Pots, Green Handle Flour Sifter, Cookie Jars Incl. McCoy Cookie Jar, MOWER, GUNS (To Sell At 6:30pm): Cub Cadet LTX Brown Drip Cookie Jar, Coffee Grinder, Ginger Bread 1042KW Hyd., w/Kawaski 18Hp. Engine, 42” Cut (226 Mantel Clocks, Coo Coo Clocks, Head Vase, Chicken Hrs. Like New), Beretta A390 Silver Mallard 12 Ga. Auto Figurines, Snow Babies, Angel Collection, Miniature Shotgun w/Invectors, 2 3/4’ & 3”, Ranger Mod. 34A, 22 Shoe And Purse Collection, Large Amount Of Costume LR w/Clip (Semi-Auto), Remington 22 LR Only Semi Jewelry, Sterling Silver Rings (925), Willisville Bottling Auto Riﬂ e, Synthetic Stock, Remington 870 12 Ga. Works Soda Bottle, Ben Franklin Cattle Semi Toy Truck, Pump Shotgun w/Accudot, H&R 922 9 Shot Revolver, Ana Lee Dolls, Lots Of Dolls, Barbie Dolls, 15+ Quilts, 22 Cal., Gun Cabinet, Hunting Knives. Fancy Work, Tin Of Buttons, Keen Kutter Scissors, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD: Stratmann PDR Nail Lennox Christmas Village, Ash Bucket, Canes, Boxes Aprons, Bells, Picnic Basket, Quilt Frames, Green Pyrex Of Cookbooks. Bowl, Cast Iron Skillets, Cast Iron Dutch Ovens, Round HOUSEHOLD: Whirlpool GE Washer (5 Mo. Old), And Square Tubs, Kettle And 2 Stands, Kettle Hook, GE Gas Range, Whirlpool Side By Side Refrigerator/ Salt And Pepper Collection, Mark Martin Racing Items, Freezer, Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer, Amana Chest Sm. Race Cars, Shadow Box, Kenmore Refrigerator/ Freezer, GE Chest Freezer, GE Electric Dryer, Maytag Freezer, Whirlpool El. Dryer, Kenmore Chest Freezer, Dryer, Portable Dish Washer, Kitchen Table And Chairs, GE Dorm Refrigerator, Sofa And Love Seat, 3 Pc. King Size Bed, Daybed, Dresser And Matching Chest Of Bedroom Set, Chest Of Drawers, Rocker Recliner, Drawers, Dresser, Computer Desk, Desk, Sofa, Recliner, Tables, 55” Flat Screen TV, Roll Top Desk, Entertainment Side Chairs, TV And TV Stand, Microwave, Large Kitchen Center, Lamps, Coffee Table, Shelves, 2 Drawer File Aid Red Stand Mixer, 2 Club Aluminum Dutch Ovens, El. Cabinet, Card Table/4 Chairs, Bookcase, Flatware, Roaster, George Forman El. Grill On Stand, Pots And Pots And Pans, Butcher Knives, Soup Pot, Triple Action Pans, Canister Set, Glass And Tin Bakeware, 2 Sewing Airwave Vitamaster, Linens, Sewing Basket, Luggage, Machines In Cabinet, Sewing Machine In Case, Linens, Old Records, Shark Vacuum, Christmas Decorations, Curtains, Blankets, Afghans, Artiﬁ cial Flowers, Home Picture Frames, Books, Fans, Coolers, Fish Fryer, Pop Decor, Shark Apex Vacuum (NIB), Bissel Vac, Christmas Up Canopy, Lawn Chairs. Decorations Incl. Decorated Tree, File Cabinet, Folding TOOLS & MISC.: 20” Weed Eater Lawn Mower, Agri Fab Chairs, Lawn Chairs. Lawn Cart, Stihl FSA56 Battery Weed Eater, El. Leaf TOOLS & MISC.: Troy Bilt 3000 PSI Max Pressure Blower, Test Rite Tool Chest, Air Tank, Garden Tools, Washer w/190 Honda Engine, LP Gas Heater, El. Bench Grinder, Wrenches And Hand Tools, El. Hand Heater, Fan, Hardware, Roll-A-Round Stools, Garden Tools, Log Chains, 2 Step Ladders, Fishing Rods And Tools, Wheel Barrow, 2 Wheel Dolly, Step Ladders, Reels, LP Tank And 2 Heaters, 2 Coleman Lanterns, Large Weber Grill, Brinkman Smoker And Lots, Lots 1 gal. Enterprise Stuffer, Meat Grinder w/Motor, Meat More - And I Mean More. Saw And More AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Lots and lots of boxes to go AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Please notice start time. This through. Will be running 2, maybe 3 rings. Hope to see will be a good evening auction. Hope to see you there, you there, Col. Dale. Col. Dale. Terms: Cash Or Good Personal Check w/Proper ID. Terms: Cash Or Good Personal Check w/Proper ID. Pam Henry Lunch Stand. Mobile Homemade Breakfast & Lunch Stand. OWNER: Vernon Kueker Estate, Ruma, IL OWNER: Barbara Beisner Estate, Ava, IL Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510

Website: Website: Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Burmester www.burmesterauction.com Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 AUCTIONEERS: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 Col. Kent Miller Lic. #441000575 PAGE 24 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021

Phone: 618-497-8272 Fax: 618-497-2607 Email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday At 2pm thereafter as this case may be heard, and the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at YARD SALE REAL ESTATE adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor petition to have the child be declared a ward Street, Chester, Illinois 62233, or with the rep- MOVING SALE: of the court under the act. THE COURT HAS resentative, or both, on or before November Furniture, clothes, THE AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING 25, 2021, or three months from the date of decorations, everything TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND mailing or delivery of this Notice to creditors, must go! Friday 7am- 1pm & Saturday, 7am- GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TER- whichever is later, and any claim not fi led on noon. 7060 State Rte. MINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO or before that date is barred. 4, Sparta. APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with ...... 0-5-28 HOUSE FOR SALE IN CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION. YOU MAY the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy YARD SALE: 10 years LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the in the making. This is TILDEN: 913 N. Illinois Street, corner of N. Map CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE representative of the estate and to the repre- the one you’ve been waiting for. Good stuff! and N. Illinois. Open TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS sentative’s attorney of record. Saturday, June 5, 8am-? House May 31, 2-4pm. AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN Dated: May 10, 2021 R/A Sullivan, T/K Wright House has 4 bedrooms, WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, Lucreta F. Gilbert & L/C Smith. 2163 State 3 bathrooms, formal LR and den. 2 car garage YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO Executor of the Estate of Rte. 150, Cutler. THE CHILD. UNLESS YOU APPEAR, you will Gary E. Hunt ...... 1-6-3 and sits on 1.1 acres. Call 618-587-3541. not be entitled to further written notices of ...... 1-5-27 publication notices of the proceedings in this R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney FOR SALE case, including the fi ling of an amended peti- R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 I Buy Houses! tion or a motion to terminate parental rights. FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & Any Price. Any Area. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and GREMMELS LAW OFFICE FOR SALE: Built- Any Condition. Mor Buildings. 24x40, show cause against the petition, the allega- Attorney for Estate $11,175; 30x50, $16,284; Local Investor tions of the petition may stand admitted as 600 State Street 40x60, $24,631; 50x70, (618) 559-3525 against you and each of you, and an order or Chester, IL 62233 $36,437. Erected, choice southernillinois judgment entered. Telephone: (618) 826-5021 of colors. 732-8704 homebuyers.com Julie A . Jany Fax: (618) 826-5024 or 316-9278 or go to Clerk of Court Email: [email protected] builtmorbuildings.com. Jeremy R. Walker #6279989 ...... 0-5-27 ...... 0-x-x FOR RENT Randolph County State’s Attorney One Taylor Street COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR RENT IN SPARTA: Chester, IL 62233 DISTRICT #1 2 & 3-bedroom mobile 618-826-5000, ext. 193 homes in park. Also 618-826-3738 (fax) FY2021 AMENED BUDGET mobile home lots in park. [email protected] PUBLIC HEARING Private mobile home lots for sale. Call Ronnie ...... 0-6-3 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Johnson. 618-443-3325. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ...... 0-x-x School Board Room FOR RENT IN RURAL TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 6:15 PM CAMPBELL HILL: 3 or 4 RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS bedroom, 2 story house In the matter of the Estate of Ralph J. Wolter, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School with one bathroom. Deceased board of Coulterville CUSD 1, in the County Recently remodeled, NO. 2021-P-36 of Randolph, State of Illinois, that tentative background check, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION AND FOR amended budget for said School District for references, and security MAILING OR DELIVERY TO CREDITORS - deposit required. Utilities the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2020, will be CLAIMS on fi le and conveniently available to public not included, No pets Notice is given of the death of Ralph J. or smoking. $700 per inspection at Board of Education meeting month. Call 618-559- Wolter. Letters of Offi ce were issued on May room, Illinois in this Coulterville CUSD 1, at County Journal 7359, leave a message. 21, 2021 to Jacqueline M. Wolter, 8170 State 101 West Grant Street, from and after 8:00 618.497.8272 ...... 0-5-27 Rte. 3, Evansville, IL 62242, as Independent o’clock am to 3:00 pm, on the 15th day of Administrator, and whose attorney of record May, 2021, until the hearing date. is Arbeiter Law Offi ce, 1019 State Street, PO Notice is further hereby given that a public Box 367, Chester, Illinois 62233. hearing on said amended budget will be held The estate will be administered without at 6:15 o’clock pm, on the 15th day of June, court supervision unless under Section 28-4 2021, at the Board of Education meeting of the Probate Act any interested person ter- room in Coulterville CUSD 1. After the pres- APARTMENTS minates independent administration at any entation, the public will have an opportunity time by mailing or delivering a petition to ter- to comment. AVAILABLE FOR RENT minate to the Clerk. The Regular Monthly Board of Education In Claims against the estate may be fi led in the Meeting will follow PERRY COUNTY Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ran- ...... 0-5-28 FOR MORE INFO CALL dolph County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois Perry County 62233, or with the representative, or both NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Housing Authority on or before November 27, 2021, or three months from the date of mailing or delivery NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Tentative (618) 542-5409 of this Notice to creditors, whichever is later, Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the and any claim not fi led on or before said date Coulterville Community Fire Protection Dis- is void. trict, Perry, Randolph and Washington Coun- LEGAL NOTICES Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with ties, Illinois, for the fi scal year beginning May the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy 1, 2021, and ending April 30, 2022, will be of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the on fi le and conveniently available for public NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING representative of the estate and to the repre- inspection at the fi re station in Coulterville, Il- sentative’s attorney of record. linois from and after May 19, 2021. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Dated: May 21, 2021 Education of District #40 in the counties of Jacqueline M. Wolter, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Washington and St. Clair, State of Illinois. The Independent Administrator Board of Trustees of Coulterville Commu- Amended Budget for the said school district By: Arbeiter Law Offi ce nity Fire Protection District, Perry, Randolph for the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2020 will Attorney and Washington Counties, Illinois, will hold a be on fi le and available for public inspection ...... 0-6-8 public hearing on the proposed budget and at Marissa Community Unit District #40 Cen- appropriation ordinance for the fi scal year tral Offi ce, 1 East Marissa Street, Marissa, IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE beginning May 1, 2021, and ending April 30, in this school district from and after 8:00 A.M. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2022, on July 21, 2021, at 6 o’clock p.m. at on the 20th day of May 2021 until the 21st RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS the fi re station in Coulterville, Illinois. day of June 2021. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget will be held In the Matter of the Estate of TONY G. By Order of the Board of Trustees. at 7:00 P.M. on the 21st day of June, 2021 at COLVIS, Deceased Dated this 19th day of May, 2021. HELP WANTED the Central Offi ce of Marissa Community Unit No. 2021P34 COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY FIRE PERCY School District #40, 1 East Marissa Street, CLAIM NOTICE PROTECTION DISTRICT Marissa, IL in this School District #40 dated By: /s/ Shawn Beckemeyer, Secretary the 21st day of June, 2021, Board of Educa- Notice is given of the death of Tony G...... 0-5-28 tion, School District #40 in the Counties of Colvis of 4207 Glober Road, Chester, Il- Local Drivers Washington and St. Clair, State of Illinois. linois, 62233. Letters of Offi ce were issued COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL on May 18, 2021, to Rita D. Colvis of 4207 DISTRICT #1 OTR Starts By Secretary Board of Education Glober Road, Chester, Illinois, 62233, as Ex- .50/Mile ...... 0-5-28 ecutor and whose attorney of record is R. NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION TO BAR Weekly Bonus Jeff rey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Cof- Paid Holidays DOING BUSINESS AS fey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 State Street, Individual & Vacations DBA Chester, Illinois, 62233. Paid Health CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION Claims against the estate may be fi led in Tuesday, June 15, 2021 School Board Room Insurance After Public notice is hereby given that on May the offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Coulterville 90 Days Send Resume To: 11, 2021, a Certifi cate was fi led in the offi ce [email protected] the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Board of Education of Coulterville CUSD #1 Quality of the County Clerk of RANDOLPH COUNTY, Street, Chester, Illinois, 62233, or with the will conduct a Public Hearing on the consid- Equipment Or Contact Illinois setting forth the names and post offi ce representative, or both, on or before Decem- eration of barring an individual from district Toby Stephens addresses of all persons owning, conducting ber 10, 2021, or three months from the date property and events in the School Board 618.965.8515 and transacting the business known as Kane of mailing or delivery of this Notice to credi- Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. on June 15, Hill Farms located at 4893 Kane Hill Road, Ellis tors, whichever is later, and any claim not 2021September 5, 2019. Grove, IL 62242. fi led on or before that date is barred...... 0-5-28 TRUCKING Dated this May 11, 2021 Within ten days after fi ling of the Claim with Melanie L. Johnson the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy Randolph County Clerk of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to the www.countyjournal.org ...... 1-5-27 representative of the estate and to the representative’s attorney of record. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dated: May 24, 2021 Rita D. Colvis, HELP WANTED Notice is hereby given by the Board of Executor of the Estate of Tony G Colvis Education of School District No. 140 in the County of Randolph, State of Illinois, that a R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - Attorney tentative amended budget for the said school R. Jeff rey Kerkhover - #03127288 district for the fi scal year beginning July 1, FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & 2020 is on fi le and conveniently available for GREMMELS LAW OFFICE public inspection at the Offi ce of the Superin- Attorney for Estate tendent, 203B Dean Avenue, Sparta, Illinois, 600 State Street in this school district since and after 7:00 a.m. Chester, IL 62233 on the 13th day of May 2021. Notice is hereby Telephone: (618) 826-5021 given that a public hearing on said budget Fax: (618) 826-5024 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of Email: [email protected] June 2021 at Sparta Lincoln School in Sparta ...... 0-6-8 School District No. 140. Dated this 13th day of May 2021. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ...... 0-5-28 TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Estate of RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS GARY E. HUNT, Deceased IN THE INTEREST OF: Payton Wittenbrink, Minor No. 2021P30 No. 2021-JA-5 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION CLAIM NOTICE Jessica Wagner and Andrew Wittenbrink and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS and to Notice is given of the death of Gary E. Hunt all whom it may concern: of 110 Darlene Lane, Percy Illinois, 62272. Letters of Offi ce were issued on May 6, 2021 Take notice that on February 4, 2021, a Peti- to Lucreta F. Gilbert of 4010 219th Street tion was fi led under the Juvenile Court Act of East, Spanaway, Washington 98387, as Ex- 1987 by the Randolph County State’s Attor- ecutor and whose attorney of record is R. ney’s Offi ce in the Circuit Court of Randolph Jeff rey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Cof- County entitled in the Interest of Payton Wit- fey & Gremmels Law Offi ce, 600 State Street, tenbrink and that in Courtroom No. 2 on June Chester, Illinois 62233. 17, 2021 at the hour of 1:00PM or as soon Claims against the estate may be fi led in COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 25

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P.O. BOX 369 • PERCY, IL 62272 PAGE 26 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 REAL ESTATE Real estate transactions RANDOLPH NW SE Sec 5 4-8 Sheri L. Coughlin to sideration $20,000 COUNTY Derrick E. Voss & Sheri L. Marks Lt 3 Donette R. Wheatley Melanie Johnson Viola J. Voss to Isiah Blk 2 JC Knot S/D to Bridget D. Brinkley County Clerk B. Franke Lts 7 & 8 CH Bruce Neal Mc- Lt 52 Horns 2nd Addn & Recorder Phillip 1st S/D Consid- Donough to Lawrence Consideration $51,000 FULLY LICENSED & INSURED • SERVING PERRY & RANDOLPH COUNTIES WARRANTY DEEDS eration $55,000 Neil McDonoujh Sec Martha D. Kitchen & Nathan Miller & Brian A. Cox & Chris- 18 6-7 Willis B. Kitchen Jr. Tammy Miller to Ja- tine L. Cox to Jayce Keith A. Sanden & to Mary E. Woodside cob Sprehe & Kayla Allan Cox Lt 39 Bus- Jennifer Sanden to & Steven R. Woodside Sprehe Lts 3 & 4 Blk 2 sii S/D Consideration Keith A. Sanden & Jen- Lts 7 & 8 Swanwick Smeast S/D Considera- $200,000 nifer Sanden Lt 3 Blk Consideration $10,000 tion $144,050 QUITCLAIM DEEDS 1 TG Dean S/D Charles Allen Martin Gene R. Luthy & Di- Colleen Stratton to Mary J. McCormick, & Sharon K. Martin to ane M. Luthy to Kevin Neelloc Properties, Brandi E. McCormick Charles Allen Martin R. Luthy & Kari A. Lu- LLC & Brandi E. Schroeder & Sharon K. Martin thy NW Sec 1 4-7 Lydia Smith to Jim- to Brandi E. Schroeder Pt NE SW; NW SE Sec Wendell Quintana to my R. Kisner Lt 19 Blk & Travis L. Schroeder 11 6-1 Tonya D. Smith Lt 87 10 Opdyke S/D Lt 15 Blk 6 Fairview QUITCLAIM DEEDS J McClurken S/D Con- Kenneth Rice, Shawn S/D Raymond E. Emling sideration $45,000 Hornbostel & Lucinda Charles S. Goodman & Shirley J. Emling to Charles S. Goodman Merle E. Butler, Pa- Mulholland to Easter to Carrie J. Osborn & Christine Hornbostel Lt 6 Blk 4 Eden New Construction • Additions • Roofing tricia Butler & Merle Robert D. Osborn NE Lt 6 Blk 1 Short & Teresa Bushong to E. Butler Revocable SW Sec 13 6-2 618.615.8050 (IL) 314.985.0840 (MO) Company 2nd S/D Illni Real Estate Hold- Trust to St. Peter Unit- John Stowers & Kirk Coughlin & ings ed Church of Christ Shirley Stowers to PERRY COUNTY Sherry Melvin NW NEW PROPERTY LISTINGS John Batteau Sec 21 5-1 County Clerk DEEDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED! & Recorder Jane L. Barclay & Jane L. Barclay Revo- See Listings On realtor.com, zillow.com And trulia.com WARRANTY DEEDS David Whitﬁ eld Pe- cable Trust to James For All Your Real Estate Needs...Buying Or Selling. ters to Joey Craig A. Przygoda Pt SW GUTJAHR REALTY, LLC NW Sec 24 5-3 Consid- David Gutjahr, Managing Broker Lt 5 Blk 47 Smith Blakeslees Addn Con- eration $42,000 2347 Roosevelt Road, Coulterville, IL 62237 • (618) 578-8833 (618) 758-2731 • email: [email protected] Free Estimates

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Dennis Schlabach, 618-426-1581 Locally Owned • Fuly Insured & Licensed COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 27 Three appointed to Chester Chamber Three Chester busi- als were born and ness leaders were re- raised in Chester. cently appointed to They will join the Chester Chamber other directors Dan of Commerce Board Colvis, Robert Wel- of Directors for three- ker, Ron Woodworth, year terms. Mary Sulser, Chris The new directors Blechle, Bruce Luthy, are Mariah Bargman, Tom Welge, Robert marketing director Gross, Don Stallman, at Memorial Hospi- Nick Burch, Dr. Lar- tal in Chester; Krait- ry Soellner, Robert en Franklin, owner of Salon Serenity at Schremp, Brett Boll- 1206 Swanwick Street man, Christopher in Chester; and Greg Koeneman, Mary Jo Rowold, co-owner of Homan, Gwendy Gar- Rowold Hardware ner, Richard Allison, in Chester, formerly Christopher Martin, Stallman Hardware. Mayor Tom Page and All three individu- Linda Sympson. Ready for the next chapter May 21 marked the time for senior graduation at Marissa High School. Above, the graduating class groups together one last time. At right, Marissa FFA Alumni Scholarships were awarded to Chance Dietrich, Madi Meyer, Hannah Phelps and Olivia Leemon. Peace scholarships Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville recently presented several local students with $500 scholarships, including Andrew Froemling, Au- gust Higgins, Harrison Higgins, Kaylee Luehr, Gage Roberts and Adelaide Rubach. From left are Roberts, August Higgins and Rubach. Eldridge new 4-H youth educator

Carrie Eldridge of West Frankfort is the newest member of the 4-H youth development team, serving Jackson, Perry and Randolph counties as the development educator. She comes to 4-H with 19 years as a health educator and director of health ed- One last time together ucation. Steeleville High School held its graduation May 22. Pictured is the group of graduating seniors. Over the past ﬁ ve Class valedictorians were Adison Furman, Kaylee Luehr and Ava Schwartzkopf. Tanner Allison years, Eldridge has gave the salutatorian’s address. served as cochair of Carrie Eldridge the positive youth development action Eldridge is based RALPH’S team, helping pro- in the Jackson Coun- SMALL ENGINE REPAIR mote positive youth ty ofﬁ ce and can be HUSTLER • TORO development through reached at carriee@ ECHO • INGERSOLL prevention programs illinois.edu or 618- ARIENS • GRAVELY and services, net- 687-1727. 568-1707 • Hwy. 51 South • Elkville working, collabora- tion and raising public awareness of re- sources devoted to the well-being of young people.

Please be patient The County Journal urges its readers to be patient if experiencing delays in receiving their print newspaper. Albert Simmons, the manager of consumer and industry contact for the Central Illinois District of the United States Post Ofﬁ ce, told the County Journal May 24 that the St. Lou- is Network Distribution Center has officially entered delayed status for all mail, not just newspapers. The status, and subse- quent delays, according to Simmons, are due to understaffing caused by COVID-19. Another factor as to why newspaper deliv- eries through the distribution center have been delayed over the past several months is because newspapers have to be handled manually staff, as opposed to with machines. The distribution center is in the process of attempting to add additional staff. The County Journal is aware of the ongoing issues and will continue to do its due diligence to get answers and solutions as it pertains to the situation. PAGE 28 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 29

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Juliette Abernathy Devon Adams April Amburn Jasmine Anaya Raelynn Barnes Emma Bauer

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Olivia Brown Cheyanne Burgdorf Zoe Carnahan Taylor Cartwright Sarah Chadwick Reese Chandler

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Justin Clendenin Peyton Clendenin Melody Colonel Noah Colonel Jeffrey Dobyns Abigail Edwards

Samantha Eggemeyer Amber Essman Nathaniel Fricke Gage Garniss Hayden Gendron Makaylaih Gladney Congratulations Graduates! COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 33 CHESTER YELLOW JACKETS

Logan Gregory Alexander Gruenewald Kaden Guethle Kailey Hall Dylan Hamilton Emma Hathaway

Jade Hayman Shane Hayman Raegan Hecht Nathan Heffernan Kennedy Herrell John Hobeck

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Tyler Holm Eli Hughes Jordan Hughes John Daigen Hunter Jonathon Hurst-Roy Jarrett James

Jacob Jany Josie Kattenbraker Lily Koch Matthew Korando Macy Ludwig Alex Martin

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Kaleigh Masterson Cassie McDonald Avery Miers Eli Mokriakow Serenity Morrison Jaden Mott PAGE 34 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 CHESTER YELLOW JACKETS

Matthew Murray Marci Naeger Dominic Neal Evan Niemeyer Avery Owens Caleb Parker

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Dylan Prater Lucas Rader Kaytlyn Rahn Alyvia Rayburn Matthew Renfroe Shelby Roth

Bradley Ruch Tristen Sharer Amelia Shemonic Camdyn Shemonic Katelyn Shinabargar Lauren Soellner

William Sorto Zayne Stueve Ariel Throop Alison Venus Colton Warhausen Jacob Werner

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Jeffrey Whitley Kyndl Stewart-McDonough Kendall Williams Christian Wright

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Blake Zappa Hunter Zweigart Michaela Zachheus COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021 PAGE 35

Annelise Quinn Elias Hall Jessica Whittom Megan Schulte Samantha Schulte Congratulations Graduates! PAGE 36 COUNTY JOURNAL | MAY 27, 2021