Trump Draws Big Crowd for Bost at Southern Illinois Airport It’S Unusual for a Sitting Crowd-Overflow Area Out- Ing of Granite City Steel, U.S

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It’s election time Voters in Randolph, Per- tive, congressman, state ry, Jackson and St. Clair treasurer, comptroller counties will have their and judge of the Fifth hands full November 6. Judicial District appel- Randolph and Perry late court. counties have several St. Clair, Perry and tight races. Randolph county voters Randolph County has will vote for two circuit races for county clerk, judges in the 20th Ju- treasurer, commissioner dicial Circuit. Jackson and sheriff. County voters will have In Perry County, voters their choice of judge for will decide on officials the First Judicial Cir- for sheriff, treasurer and cuit. county commissioner. In an effort to decrease Jackson County voters the number of polling in District One will choose places, some have been a county commissioner, combined. In Steeleville as well as treasurer and for the first time, all county clerk. three precincts will vote Voters in St. Clair will at the fire station. select a county commis- For voter convenience, sioner for District Seven, sample ballots have been sheriff, treasurer, clerk placed in this week’s and a member of the paper to review before board of review. heading to the polls. Every county will vote Look for results to in races for governor, at- these elections in the No- torney general, secretary vember 8 edition of the of state, state representa- County Journal.

President Donald Trump with Representative Mike Bost at the airport Saturday. Trump draws big crowd for Bost At Southern Illinois Airport It’s unusual for a sitting crowd-overflow area out- ing of Granite City Steel, U.S. president to pay a visit side. which is in Bost’s district. to southern Illinois, even Trump first spoke to those Steve Carter, president of more so when it’s a visit in the overflow area, then Knight Hawk Coal, one of to campaign for an incum- he made his way to the po- this area’s major employ- bent member of Congress. dium inside the hangar to ers and headquartered in But that’s what President thunderous cheering. Perry County, was at the Donald Trump did Satur- About halfway through event and said he appreci- day, October 27 when he the president’s speech, he ates Trump’s support of Emily Lyons, Rosette Clay, Chester Wingerter and came to Southern Illinois was joined on stage by Bost, the coal industry. Senator Paul Schimpf hold the ribbon for Governor Airport near Murphys- who is in a close race with “More than any other pol- Bruce Rauner. boro for a “Promises Made, Democrat Brendan Kelly, itician I’ve seen, (Trump) Promises Kept” rally for the current St. Clair County does what he says he’s go- Congressman Mike Bost state’s attorney. ing to do and has enough and himself. “I’ll tell you what,” the gumption to stand up for Shelter house open Air Force 1—not the Boe- president said. “With this people,” Carter said. “I’ve ing 747, but a smaller crowd, Mike Bost is going been excited about his Governor attends ceremony plane—touched down at to win big.” perspective on coal from 4:44 p.m. to the delight of The crowd also erupted the beginning. Coal is im- Want to have a picnic or bers to support the roof. an estimated 10,000 people when Trump touted the re- portant to us. It is 9 to 10 event at Fort Kaskaskia? The new shelter is made packed inside an airport surgence of the coal mining The new shelter house at of smaller pine, which hangar and standing in a industry and the reopen- Continued on Page 5______the park is now open and will be stained later. ready for use. Speakers, besides the The new structure was governor, were Coun- officially opened at a cer- ty Commissioner Marc Bowling alley hearing is set emony held October 24, Kiehna, museum curator complete with attendance Emily Lyons and Ran- In the last 10 months, not license for both bars and by Governor Bruce Rauner. dolph County economic much has been said about Estimate of how wanted it to stay that way. Rauner, his wife and their director Chris Martin. the dispute between the Some members believed foundation donated $50,000 The architect on the pro- village of Steeleville and much money has the two licenses would to the project. ject was Quadrant Design. the American Legion post cause tax, inventory and “This is one of the most Kiehna estimated that over a liquor license for the been spent on bookkeeping problems. beautiful spots in Illinois,” the final cost of the shel- bowling alley. The Legion said it oper- said the governor. “It’s one ter was $101,000. Of that, Now, a date has been set this issue ates the bowling alley, the of the most beautiful spots the Community Founda- for a hearing before the hall and club room in one in the United States of tion raised $70,000, which Illinois Liquor Control Com- building, so the post should America.” includes the Rauners’ mission. It will be held Mon- The whole issue began in need one license only. The Rauner said he has been at donation. The Historical day, December 3 at 11 a.m. in 2015, when a Legion mem- post, however, paid for two the park before. Society raised the remain- Springfield. ber asked the town board licenses to avoid facing a “I sometimes get teary- ing $31,000. The matter became more for a separate license for revocation of its club room eyed when I stand here and A search for the original of an issue in the summer the bowling alley, so the post license. look at that beautiful view,” plans was in the Illinois of 2017, when Mayor Bob could install gambling ma- Legion members started he said. Archives in Springfield. Sutton, who is also the chines in the bowling alley. attending the town board Construction on the new “We found the plans and liquor commissioner, told That idea was later aban- meetings to let their feel- shelter house began in the asked if the architects the Legion that they must doned, and the Legion did ings be known. summer and incorporated could mirror them,” said have two liquor licenses— not want the extra license. All of that stopped in Jan- the still-standing stone cor- Kiehna. one for the club room and But that request opened uary, when the Legion’s ners, which were tuckpoint- The 16-inch timbers were another for the bowling up the whole matter of liq- attorneys, Campanella and ed and cleaned. no longer available. alley—because they were uor licenses for the Legion, Campanella of Du Quoin, The new structure is not FS was the contractor on in separate buildings. The and the city looked into the told them to back off. exactly like the one that the project. Legion contends that the en- ordinance. The Legion appealed the burned October 31, 2012. tire complex is one building For years, the Legion had That one had 16-inch tim- Continued on Page 5____ and needs only one license. been operating with one Continued on Page 5______

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A copy of our report filed with State Board of Elections is Commissioner (or will be) available on the Board’s Official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 3 Randolph Co. court cases These court proceed- Gary Reynolds “This had to do with ings were part of a Gary D. Reynolds, an alleged fight in larger list of disposi- 26, of Sparta pleaded Sparta,” said Walker. tions released last week guilty October 12 to “One faction says Jesse by Randolph County criminal damage to came into the apart- State’s Attorney Jeremy property. ment after the alterca- Walker. The list last A charge of domestic tion and threatened week was too long to battery and aggravated them. Queen says he include these cases. battery were dismissed, was dragged into the Jonathon Stewart pursuant to the plea. apartment and beaten. Jonathon C. Stewart, Reynolds admitted to Tommy Vanover 32, of Steeleville plead- damaging a vehicle Tommy B. Vanover, 39, ed guilty October 12 to in Chester July 7. He of Percy pleaded guilty resisting a peace of- was placed on proba- October 17 to possession ficer. The case has been tion for two years, with of methamphetamine. set for a sentencing conditions to seek sub- He was placed on pro- hearing December 17. stance abuse and men- bation (first offender Stewart admitted to tal health counseling. status) for two years, resisting arrest and, in A hearing was set for with a condition to seek doing so, caused a sher- December 10 regarding substance abuse treat- iff’s deputy to break his the restitution amount ment. leg in Steeleville. Stew- to be paid to the victim. Vanover admitted to art was pulled over “Reynolds had no pri- possessing fewer than by the deputy July 25 ors before this incident, five grams of metham- and refused to get out and a felony just did phetamine located dur- of his vehicle. After not seem appropriate,” ing a March 31 traffic that, a struggle ensued, said Walker. “We have stop in Chester. and the deputy fell and a mechanism in place Other court cases broke his leg. to see that Reynolds Xaviour Griffin of “It will be our recom- gets help for any issues Steeleville, domestic mendation to the that that would have made battery, guilty, fine. Stewart goes to prison him act out the way he Charles Goodman of for this behavior,” said did that evening. If he Sparta, domestic bat- Walker. doesn’t take that help, tery reduced to disor- Kenneth Jones and/or gets in more derly conduct, court Kenneth J. Jones, 58, trouble, he still faces up supervision, fine. of Sparta pleaded guilty to a year in jail.” Steven Turner, no ad- October 12 to driving Shana Ferguson dress given, battery, while license revoked. Shana L. Ferguson, dismissed. The case has been set 24, of Centralia, plead- Michael Miller of Spar- for a sentencing hear- ed guilty October 15 to ta, resisting a peace of- ing December 17. Jones theft over $500. She ficer, guilty, fine. admitted to driving a was sentenced to two Angelina Bergman of motor vehicle while his years of probation, with Tilden, criminal tres- license was revoked for a condition to seek sub- pass to land, court su- a DUI and after hav- stance abuse treatment. pervision, fine. ing been convicted six Ferguson admitted to Joshua Gregory, no times of the offense in taking a vehicle with- address given, retail the past. out permission in ru- theft, court supervi- “With this number of ral Red Bud April 17. sion, restitution, fine. prior convictions, we Ferguson had no priors Robert Young of Steel- are seeking a prison and was the girlfriend eville, resisting a peace sentence,” said Walker. of the grandson of the officer, guilty, fine. Cassandra Smith victim. James Summers of Cassandra L. Smith, Richard Durnell Steeleville, domestic 49, of Chester pleaded Richard M. Durnell, battery, guilty, fine. guilty October 12 to dis- 28, of Chester, pleaded Bradley Schneider orderly conduct (filing guilty October 15 to de- of Sparta, residential false police report). She livery of methampheta- burglary reduced to was convicted of the mine. The matter has burglary, dismissed. offense and placed on been set for a December Kenneth Jones of conditional discharge 20 sentencing hearing. Sparta, driving on a for one year. Durnell admitted to revoked license, dis- Smith admitted to delivering fewer than missed. making a report she five grams of metham- Kyle Moore of Sparta, knew was false regard- phetamine to a confi- possession of meth, dis- ing an alleged robbery dential informant in missed. taking place in Chester Chester December 16, Cassandra Smith of May 22. 2016. Chester, disorderly con- “Smith had no prior Walker said he would duct, guilty, conditional felonies, but this did seek a prison sentence. discharge, costs. not seem like an appro- Jesse Queen Christina Gordillo priate case to reduce to Jesse J. Queen, 32, of of Prairie du Rocher, a misdemeanor,” said Marissa pleaded guilty criminal trespass to a Walker. “No one was ar- October 16 to criminal residence, guilty, fine. rested, and the Chester trespass to a residence. Christopher Conklin police almost imme- He admitted entering a of Marissa, retail theft, diately suspected the residence without per- court supervision, fine. robbery to be a false mission in Sparta April Kelly Hines of Steel- report, but resources 12 at a time he knew eville, battery, court were still used to prove someone was present supervision, fine. it was indeed a false in the residence. These cases were report. Therefore, we Queen was fined and heard by judges Rich- felt a felony was the ap- sentenced to conditional ard Brown and Gene propriate disposition.” discharge for one year. Gross. The 2018 election A gun sanctuary county? By Travis Lott commissioners acted Randolph County’s As with voters in alone in passing gun does not go that far, many other southern sanctuary resolutions. and officials say it is Illinois counties, Ran- “(This proposition) lets simply to send a mes- dolph County residents Springfield know how sage to the legislature. will have the option to the people feel in our “There are only two vote to become a gun county,” said county individuals (in this sanctuary county, al- board Chairman Ron- county) that have the though the vote does nie White. “Our feeling power to deal with not bind government is that thousands of laws,” said Commis- at all. voices and thousands of sioner Marc Kiehna, The proposition, as it voters mean more than referring to the state’s will appear on the bal- the voices of three com- attorney and sheriff. lot is: Shall Randolph missioners.” “They took an oath County become a sanc- However, this proposi- to uphold the laws of tuary county for law tion does not change the state and the state abiding gun owners to any law. constitution. We can’t protect them from un- “It’s not that it has any order them to do some- constitutional gun laws legal teeth,” White said. thing that’s against the passed by the Illinois Some counties, such oath they took.” General Assembly? as Effingham Coun- Kiehna also alluded to County commission- ty, have passed laws support for the meas- ers said this proposi- that specifically say ure. tion will voice the opin- county officials will “I can’t speak for (the ion of Randolph County not enforce laws those other commission- voters to those in the officials deem as un- ers, but I think we’re state legislature. constitutionally re- certainly pro second In other counties, such stricting the second amendment,” Kiehna as Perry County, the amendment. said. Drug task force report The Perry and Wash- of the police work. legal drugs for the year. ington county sheriff’s Of the 42 arrests for The two sheriff’s of- departments joined distribution of illegal fices participated in a forces this past year for drugs and narcotics, couple of joint events a federal grant through 35 were in Perry Coun- during the year. the Illinois Criminal ty, and 8 were federal Washington County Justice Information Au- cases that led to the sei- did not have a task force thority. zure of approximately prior to this venture, The grant concluded $22,000. while Perry has had a September 30, and sta- There were a total of longstanding coopera- tistics have been tabu- 108 arrests for sales tion with departments lated to see the results and/or possession of il- to fight drug abuse. Marine Corps birthday party set The Chester Ma- vember 10 at the Ches- guests. rine Corps League ter VFW, with a social Those attending will celebrate the hour at 5 p.m. and are asked to bring an 243rd birthday of the meal at 6. item for an auction to Marines. The meal is free to help with expenses. A dinner will be Marines, Navy corps- Call 615-1398 for held Saturday, No- men, chaplains and more information. PAGE 4 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Editorial Staff: Jerry Willis | Larry Willis opinions Travis Lott | Dan Zobel By: Matt obscurity’s magnet Meacham Election day is almost here t’s election time So, next Tuesday is Iagain, and this one the day for the results Lesson learned seems especially nasty to be known. llinois Humanities, the organization I work for, on the state and na- Don’t forget to vote It should also bring an Ihas been especially busy lately. A recurring tional levels. end to the commercials theme throughout our recent activities has been County candidates on TV that we have en- interaction among various ethnic and cultural generally don’t get into a stretch of the imagi- ready voted in person dured since July. groups over time. the name calling and nation and, at worst, at the county clerk’s Make sure you are up That theme emerged during the first two events downright dirty poli- outright lies. office or requested a on the candidates and in our series “The Country and the City: Common tics that higher office Probably because mailed absentee ballot. the issues, and unless Ground in the Prairie State?” held in Pittsfield in candidates do. of President Donald In Perry County, more you have already done September and East St. Louis in October. Locally, the race for Trump and all of the than 1,300 have cast so, cast your ballot at One participant in those discussions was Claudia state representative TV bickering on both early ballots so far. your local polling place. Zabala, a Mexican American who teaches Eng- in the 116th district, sides, this mid-term The overall turnout We will let our voices lish as a second language at Beardstown Middle Costello vs. Friess, election promises to will likely be higher be heard on election School. She described the complex process of has had plenty of dirt be one of major inter- than usual for a mid- day. The winners will negotiation and mutual adjustment under way thrown. est and very likely a term because this coun- be announced, then in Beardstown, where industries have recruited County candidates, at higher than average try’s political parties each political party will immigrants from Latin America and Africa over least publicly, are more good turnout. are becoming so hostile resume hating the oth- the last 30 years. civil toward each other. Randolph County has toward one another. er political party. She reported some hopeful signs—harassment of But as our interviews 21,091 registered vot- Sometimes it makes you And remember, if the immigrants is decreasing, members of different with candidates not on ers for this election, think we are going to person you like doesn’t ethnic groups occasionally attend one another’s the county level have and as of October 25, have another civil war, get elected, you can cultural events and children of various nationali- shown, some of the ac- it was reported that this time between Dem- always blame it on the ties who attend school together tend to get along cusations are, at best, 1,538 people had al- ocrats and Republicans. Russians. well and treat each other as equals. Still, she em- phasized that much remains to be accomplished. By: Martha Another panelist, Leone Bicchieri, directs Work- Peebles ing Family Solidarity on Chicago’s South Side, A Musing view® which seeks to unite families of different eth- nicities to pursue fairer wages, labor practices, housing and economic development. He noted that Hay and straw, Sarah and Teddy different cultural groups often develop prejudices hat is more the prize for not being up as the infamous against each other because they are competing American than historically correct. Alaskan. In 2008, when for the same scarce economic resources. Those hotW dogs, apple pie, Those who did dress she was John McCain’s prejudices, however, may prevent them from Chevrolet and hay- appropriately ranged running mate, actress recognizing that they have common economic rides? from Amelia Earhart Tina Fey was portray- interests and experience the same disadvantages Have you ever won- and Charles Lindbergh, ing her on “Saturday at the hands of the powerful. dered why folks call who flew in unexpect- Night Live.” Many peo- The more they set aside their prejudices and them hayrides, when in edly, to a German im- ple would comment cooperate across racial and rural-urban divisions, reality they are riding migrant, complete with that I looked like one or according to Bicchieri, the better they can pursue in a wagon of straw? lederhosen, a hippie, the other (not McCain), their mutual goals and overcome injustices that You’ve probably heard a few assorted Salem so I played it up and they mutually endure. I agree. the joke, “Hay, straw’s witches, a pirate and bought new glasses Before returning to southwestern Illinois, I lived cheaper.” a handful of historical and a Bump-It to give in Chicago for four and a half years and worked This year, we didn’t political figures. my hair a lift. In real- in Illinois Humanities’ main office. Although I get the luxury of hav- Arlin dressed as Rich- ity, she is seven years didn’t always enjoy that experience and don’t wish ing a hayride at our ard M. Nixon and wore my junior, four inches to repeat it, it taught me a lot. Halloween costume a mask sporting the un- taller and 20 pounds It wasn’t unusual to hear a half-dozen languages party. My sister’s wag- mistakable Nixon nose. lighter but who’s count- Bill and Martha spoken on my morning train ride to work and on, brightly painted He walked around ing? Just in case no- several more in the elevator once I arrived. I found with her Aunt B’s B & giving the peace sign body recognized me, both Republicans. Palin some of the cultural practices I encountered easier B logo had a problem and saying, “I am not a I wore a Miss Alaska ran for VP, and Roos- to accept than others. with the lights, so it crook.” banner and false eye- evelt actually was vice The only time I felt seriously endangered, how- couldn’t be used. Just in case there lashes. president to President ever, the threat came from a seemingly overprivi- The theme this year were any legal matters I dressed Bill up as McKinley when McKin- leged young white man wearing an expensive was Historical Char- to settle, Bill’s sister Teddy Roosevelt in his ley was assassinated in suit and flat cap and driving a European sports acters in U.S. History, dressed as Ruth Bader Rough Rider getup. We 1901. car. Although I was driving at the fastest speed Both Famous and Infa- Ginsburg, the 85-year- made a good couple, Roosevelt formed the Continued on Page 5 mous. My sister and her old Supreme Court jus- even though President Bull Moose Party in husband apparently tice, and she managed Roosevelt and Sarah 1912. This was a pro- didn’t get the memo and to stay awake for the Palin’s political careers gressive third politi- By: Jerry entire party. were about 100 years cal party. Sarah Palin Willis came as very authentic Editor’s space Anthony and Cleopatra. Even though I was apart. lives in Alaska, and Cleopatra even had a never really a Sarah It seems they did have has probably harvested snake around her neck. Palin fan, this was my a lot in common. For some moose in her time. The Hofbrauhaus They did, however, get chance to finally dress starters, they were Continued on Page 5 in Belleville Looking back ave you been to the Hofbrauhaus near Bel- leville yet? From the County the project to relocate federal approval for in the band competi- HIf not, let me give you a few tips. Journal of Oct. 30, 1980 Galum Creek for min- funding. tion. We have been there three times, and each time An archaeological dig ing was completed. The plant would There was new hope was a different experience. near the Cutler Tee in Captain would dig the have used water piped for the abandoned Dura They are open for lunch, and that is the best time preparation for coal coal. through Randolph Plex building in Steel- to go, because there is not such a crowd. mining in that area had Max Cleland, the head County from the Mis- eville. We had a mixed plate of meats, fruits and chees- found some interesting of the U.S. Veterans sissippi River. Dura Plex started con- Administration, visited Denise Kujawa, 16, es. It was a great appetizer for two. items. struction on the build- Excavators found evi- Randolph County. was named queen of the They have a full bar, but of course, the speciality ing to be used to build dence of 80 to 90 pre- Cleland had lost one Pinckneyville Mardi is beer. Their light beer is my favorite. I tend to fiberglass homes. They historic Indian sites arm and both legs in Gras. She was crowned not like “homemade” beer. also sold stock to many We have also been there in the evening. It was along Galum Creek and the Vietnam war and by retiring queen Dana evidence of human be- was doing some last- Kujawa. local people. a weekend, and a band was playing in the huge Now Dura Plex was main dining room. ings living there 7,000 minute campaigning The girls were sisters saying its board want- Let me tell you, it was loud in there. With the years ago. for his boss, President and the daughters of ed to go ahead with music and the crowd noise, it was difficult to talk Some of the findings Jimmy Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Ku- to the person seated next to me. were pottery pieces and There were still hopes jawa. the Steeleville plans That time, I went for the full dinner and or- stone tools. for a coal gasification Also at the Mardi but still needed almost dered the German sausage (bratwurst) complete Meanwhile, Arch Min- plant in Perry County. Gras, Steeleville High $1 million of the $3.5 with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. I love that erals announced that It, however, still needed School took first place required to set up shop. combination. Overall, though, I would say the rest of the menu is just average—nothing great. I was ready to leave immediately when finished Letters to the editor one), because they are my future forever. they will cause him to because the dining room is so loud. Gibson’s side related to a board mem- All charges of the lose his job. The place, which opened way behind schedule, Editor, County Journal: ber of the mayor. three subjects were I spoke with several and to me looks like it is still not finished, has a After reading the Oc- As far as the I-64 in- dismissed for political parking problem. tober 25 article in the attorneys. The key to cident, I did nothing What looks like the front of the building, is re- County Journal, I feel gain. Brian Trentman get back to where I was wrong. I was in my ju- ally the back. When you park, you must walk all it is necessary to follow dismissed the charges. before as an officer is risdiction. Len Piasecki the way around to the north entrance, and it’s a up with this letter of He, at the time, was $7,500. long walk. response. was mayor and police state’s attorney run- As far as Illinois Law A hotel is supposed to be built on the site, but I served my country by chief, who didn’t really ning for judge and Enforcement and Stan- let’s wait and see about that. choice, not by a court know the law. This was brought bogus charges dards Board, they had I have also been to the Hofbrauhaus in Munich, decision. I have worked in 2003, which was 15 against me for doing me removed from the and I must say, although Munich is larger, the two in the Army as a mili- years ago, and now we my job and later dis- police department on are very similar in layout and menu. tary police officer and know it is a conflict of missed. my own. The attorney But if you haven’t yet tried out the Hofbrauhaus in the Air Force as a interest. It is now 2018, and general’s office is now in Belleville, stop by. police officer (security All of these issues the stigma from 2003 working on this mat- forces), where the fa- have extended from still follows me. Even ter, even though it has voritism is the same as the arrest I made of though I did my job. been almost a year. Policies Of The County Journal the civilian sector. a young man at that I do not need to go to This is where the at- A Publication Of Willis Publishing, Inc. As most towns do not time 18 years of age, ar- the law enforcement torney comes into play. Larry Willis, Kristin Anderson, John Falkenhein want a good police offi- rested for DUI. He blew academy. I have been As far as the accusa- Co-Owners/Co-Publishers cer that does his job the 0.106. A Washington certified from the state tion, someone needs PUBLiSHED EaCH THURSDaY right way. I believe in County board member of Illinois since 2003. to dig a little deeper to 1101 East Pine • Box 369 • Percy, Illinois 62272 doing the job right, by was this young man’s United States Army get their facts straight the law. No matter the grandmother. There from 1997-1999 police before speaking out of (618) 497-8272 relation/relationship of were two others, one 21 officer, United States turn or publishing such Letters to the editor must be signed in order others of stature. I am and a female 18 years Air Force from 1999- untruth. to be published. A telephone number is also re- by no means a yes man. old. She blew 0.072. I 2004 police officer (se- William Gibson quired for verification. Letters and news items To do it wrong (don’t feel that night I saved curity forces). The Illi- Randolph County are published at the discretion of the editors. All touch this one or that three lives but changed copy will be edited. The County Journal does not nois Law Enforcement sheriff candidate publish poetry. Training and Stan- Coulterville Classified advertising must be prepaid except County Journal dards Board is violat- for established accounts. Political and certain (USPS 549-110) River Stages ing my constitutional other advertising must be prepaid. is published weekly on Thursdays Mississippi At Chester Any person or organization holding a money for 75¢ each issue,$28 per year rights. They have ap- Correction making event and wanting it advertised in the Flood Stage 27 Ft. pointed a new executive In the front page arti- County Journal must discuss their promotion with in Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties and Marissa. $30 per director Brent Firscher cle about the Randolph the advertising department. Generally, if the orga- County clerk position nization charges for the event, goods or services, year in Illinois, $35 per year Oct. 25...... 28.8 and new field officer elsewhere, by County Journal, Lee Ruker. They have race, it incorrectly the County Journal charges to advertise its event. Oct. 26...... 28.7 Letters advocating a candidate or referendum Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, been there only a few stated that candidate Oct. 27 ...... 27.8 will be published as a letter to the editor until two Illinois, 62272. Periodicals years making up rules Bobby Klausing works weeks before an election. Within that two weeks postage paid at Percy, Illinois. Oct. 28...... 27.3 and regulations as they for Korando Heating & such promotions will be published only as paid POSTMASTER: Send address advertisement. Oct. 29...... 26.7 go and of their own. Cooling of Chester. Anyone wishing to express thanks must do so changes to County Journal, Oct. 30...... 26.0 Box 369, 1101 East Pine, Percy, For example: If they That was Klausing’s in a paid advertisement. Thank you notes will not Oct. 31...... 25.4 be included in news stories. Illinois 62272. don’t like an officer most recent job, but he or heard mud on him, no longer works there. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 5

Trump visits...From Page 1______the economy and pro- nie White and his moth- point, with one excep- ting president to visit vides jobs, food and er were among those tion. southern Illinois since enriches our lives.” who waited in long In the past, he has former President Bill Referring to Trump’s lines to get through referred to U.S. Sena- Clinton came to Car- remarks about the re- security before being tor Elizabeth Warren, bondale in 1995. opening of Granite City admitted inside the the liberal Democrat Prior to that, former Steel, Carter noted that hangar. With White from Massachusetts, President Ronald Rea- many local coal min- were Pat Mueller and as Pocahontas because gan spoke to an invi- ers who lost their jobs Mueller’s sons Koda she has claimed Native tation-only crowd in when Streamline and and Logan from Red American heritage. Du Quoin during the Captain mines closed Bud. However, Warren re- summer of 1988. Rea- went to work at the Although White was cently released find- gan toured local farm- metro-east steel mill. not able to stay for ings of a DNA test that land that was suffering Carter said he was Trump’s entire speech, shows she is less than from the worst draught thrilled to be able to see he said he liked what 1 percent Native Ameri- to hit the Midwest in 50 Let’s Talk the president in person. he did hear. can. years. “It was extraordi- “It was worth the “We can’t use ‘Po- Former President Ba- Turkey... narily well-handled,” wait,” White said. “We cahontas’ anymore,” rack Obama attended a Carter said. “It was the were in line at 10:30, Trump said. “She Randolph County Dem- chance of a lifetime to got through security doesn’t have any Indian ocrat dinner in Sparta see him. I couldn’t be at 2 and were inside blood.” while he was running happier with what he at 2:15.” Trump spoke for for the U.S. Senate and said. His policies are Though he often about an hour. His came to Chester once those that people in our throws verbal jabs at plane took off at 7 p.m. after he was elected area want.” his political and me- for the trip back to senator, but he never Randolph County dia opponents, Trump Washington, DC. came to the local area Board Chairman Ron- pretty much stayed on Trump is the first sit- as president.

We Shelter Via Ship A history of the shelter UPS house house at Fort Kaskaskia ribbon... The story of the Plans for the struc- In March of 1941, From Page 1____ original shelter ture were completed the state bought an house began in 1937, in July 1938 and a additional 135 acres Kienha noted that when a group of contract was let in of land northwest the new shelter house Oil Change • Transmission women organized August. of the original park Brake System • Tires has electrical recepta- the Chester Women’s However, the Mur- site, making the site Wheel Alignment cles and lights for the Club and needed a physboro contrac- three times its origi- Tire Rotation & Balance Heating & Cooling • Batteries first time. project. tor failed to qualify nal size. Lyons and Martin Air Conditioning Librarian Minnie because his bid of When all was com- Fuel & Charging System listed the many donors Adams suggested $7,700 was thought pleted, the cost of the who gave to the pro- a shelter house be to be too high. The structure would be ject, which was led by built at the lookout state’s appropriation $14,936. Of that, the the Randolph County at Fort Kaskaskia lapsed, and the pro- federal government Historical Society and State Park. (Now it’s ject stalled. paid $9,506 and the the Community Foun- a designated his- In 1940, the plans state $5,430. dation almost imme- toric site, formerly were revised, and a The shelter house diately after the fire. under the Historic Depression-era WPA was dedicated Octo- Lyons said there were Preservation Agen- project was started ber 18, 1942. many donors, numer- cy.) for a larger shelter The significance ous who gave small The women se- house and memo- of October contin- amounts. She said the cured cooperation rial. Dan Dine, the ues with the rebuilt site is historical. It from other organiza- contractor for the structure dedicat- was a military site. tions and received Chester swimming ed almost exactly 76 It has Garrison Hill money from the Il- pool, was to oversee years later, October There were Cemetery and was the linois legislature. the work. 24, 2018. first fort built by the 1,789,473,986 rocks citizens of Kaskaskia. in that dump truck ahead of you... Steeleville bowling alley license...From Page 1 and one of them two-license require- quired for the 2018- an appeal of any liquor dismissed. has just found ment April 23, 2018 2019 license term. matter except for a The County Jour- your windshield. to the Illinois Liquor In denying the city’s suspended or revoked nal filed a freedom of Control Commission. dismissal request, the license, and that is not information request Complete Auto & Truck Body Repair Shop Over the summer, the liquor board stated that the issue in this case. with the city to see city sought to have the an appeal based on The commission said what it has spent on appeal dismissed, but the 2018-2019 licensing local government can- the Legion’s liquor li- the liquor board de- term is allowed. not attempt to bar a cense issue. nied the petition. The commission also licensee from the only After going through The city’s request found that the city sent available venue for the records, a close 497-2660 for dismissal claimed a letter to the Legion review, which in this estimate is $5,000. 101 Minton Drive • Percy that the Liquor Con- April 5, 2018 stating case is the state liquor That figure will go FREE ESTIMATES! trol Commission does that the opinion of the commission. up because of the liq- not have jurisdiction, town had not changed. “There is nothing in uor hearing coming since the Legion’s li- Therefore, that was a our ordinance about up soon in Springfield. censes are in good final decision on the getting rid of a li- The Legion post also standing and have not license issue. cense,” acknowledged answered the question been revoked; and the The town claimed Sutton, “but the Le- of what it has spent, appeal was not filed in that the liquor board gion did not ask us for although it is not re- a timely manner. had no jurisdiction a hearing, either.” quired to make that The city said the because a license had No hearing could information public. appeal to its actions not been suspended or have been held in In a prepared state- should have been filed revoked. Steeleville, anyway, ment, the Legion said within 20 days of a The commission stat- because of the way the its expenses dealing letter from the town ed that the statute al- ordinance is worded. with the license is- to the Legion dated lows appeals of local Rich Trokey, who has sue are about $6,500, May 25, 2017. It stated liquor commission- been the Legion’s main including attorney’s that two licenses were ers’ actions or orders spokesman on the is- fees, and the addition- required, and the deci- involving the grant sue, said the Legion al liquor license fee for sion was final. or refusal to grant has kept its word to two years. The Legion coun- a license. A revoked stay away from pub- The statement said tered that the appeal license is no prereq- licity since January, the $6,500 does not time limit is based on uisite to the commis- but he is speaking out include indirect costs the city’s response to sion’s jurisdiction. now because the town such as additional a March 28, 2018 in- Finally, the commis- sought to have the Le- bookkeeping and the quiry as to how many sion noted that Steele- gion’s appeal to the inability to buy prod- licenses would be reville has no process for Liquor Control Board ucts in bulk. Peebles... From Page 4______Teddy was a robust good shot. them a few bales of straw false eyelashes were New Yorker who loved The party was a suc- to climb on, roll in and still in place. nature and loved to cess, and despite not track into the house. “Are you still wearing hunt. Likewise, Sarah getting the straw wag- Later that night, after your Bump-It, too?” is a robust Alaskan on ride, the kids were feeling thoroughly ex- asked Bill. who also loves to hunt just as happy. Hey, all hausted and retiring to “No, I’m back down to and is apparently a it took was throwing bed, I realized that my 5 feet 1½,” I said.

Matt Meacham...From Page 4______that seemed safe to He got out and began system and pray that trends that we’re ex- me, he insisted on fol- yelling and gestur- he didn’t turn violent. periencing. It’s on my lowing a quarter-inch ing furiously because No one of a minority mind as I reflect on behind me. I’d dared to slow him ethnic group or more recent national trag- When I tapped my down. All I could do modest economic sta- edies and contemplate brakes to suggest that was wait while this tus ever did anything the upcoming election. he back off a little, he obviously wealthy per- like that to me. Questions? Com- aggressively passed son with an inflated That incident seems ments? Suggestions? me, then stopped his sense of entitlement an apt metaphor for Contact magnetob- car, forcing me to stop. got his anger out of his broader national [email protected]. Randolph Co. offender compliancecheck Randolph County’s Corrections and police Richeson, 56, of Til- the Perry County, Mis- sex offenders, murder- in Sparta and Steele- den, Blake Kueker, 23, souri jail on an unre- ers and violent offend- ville. and Travis Kisro, 25. lated warrant. ers against youth were Out of the 85 offend- Kueker’s last known Donald Taylor, 43, of checked for compli- ers who were checked, address is Red Bud Sparta was out of com- ance October 26. six were found to be and Kisro’s is Chester. pliance and referred The check was con- out of compliance, and Officers also arrested to the state’s attorney. ducted by law enforce- three were not located Raymond Zepeda, 20, Sheriff Shannon ment from the Ran- and deemed to be in of Cutler for failure to Wolff said anyone with dolph County sheriff’s violation of the Sex register. information about office, United States Offender Registry Act. Another, Cory Houk, non-compliant offend- Marshal Service, Arrests will be sought 31, of Chester was de- ers should call the Homeland Security, for those individuals. termined to be out of sheriff’s office at 826- Illinois Department of They are Jimmy compliance but is in 5484. PAGE 6 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018

President TrumpCounty Journal photos Visits Jackson County October 27

With the president just moments away from taking the stage, a Secret Service agent is about to place the Presidential Seal on the President Donald Trump steps to the podium last Saturday at a campaign rally at Southern podium. Illinois Airport near Murphysboro.

The theme of the rally was Promises Made, Promises Kept.

In the center are Pat Mueller of Red Bud, Robyn Falkenhein of Sparta, Randolph County Board Chairman Ronnie White of Red Bud and Koda and Logan Mueller, both of Red Bud.

Trump supporters in line waiting to go through the security checkpoint, which was set up in an airport hangar separate from the one in which President Trump appeared.

From left, Carolyn Crutchlow of Bremen, Jeannie Grau of Chester and Gary Crutchlow of Bremen, showing their support. Not shown is Norman Grau of Chester.

LeeAnn Willis, standing left, and John Falkenhein, both of the County Journal, take up their positions on the media risers. This shot shows about half of the local, regional and national reporters, photographers and videographers who were on the platform. Between Willis and It was a sea of cell phones as President Trump left the podium at the Falkenhein is Lindsay Luehr, formerly of the Campbell Hill area, who end of his speech. now works for WTAO radio in Murphysboro. Thanks, President Trump for visiting beautiful Southern Illinois! We appreciate your very enthusiastic and energizing “Make America Great Again”Rally. Randolph County Republicans Vote Republican, Tuesday, November 6 Paid For By Randolph County Republican Party NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Section Section Two Two

Corps will hold meeting to update Kaskaskia plan The U.S. Army Corps activities occurring on email using the comment of Engineers Kaskaskia lands owned and ease- card. River Project will ment lands managed Digital copies of the hold a public meeting by the Corps in conjunc- plan are available online Wednesday, November tion with the Kaskaskia at mvs.usace.army.mil/ 7 regarding the 2017 River Project. The plan Missions/Recreation/ Kaskaskia River pro- does not address shore- Kaskaskia-River-Pro- ject draft master plan line management, water ject/Kaskaskia-Master- update. An overview control, or water quality Plan-Update/. of the updated plan since those activities are Hard copies of the plan will be presented at the included in other Corps are also available for re- Kaskaskia Regional operating plans. view at the port district Port District Office, 336 The draft master plan office and the Chester N. Main Street in Red will be available for library. Bud at 6 p.m. review through Novem- For more information The master plan ad- ber 30. call the Kaskaskia River dresses outdoor rec- Comments can be Project Office at 284-7160 reation and environ- submitted at the public or email KaskyL&D@ mental stewardship meeting or via mail or usace.army.mil.

It’s fall Top cadet Finally, last weekend, the beautiful colors of autum began to break out Robert O’Rear, left, of Sparta graduated from the part-time police acad- in southern Illinois. Above, is a beautiful red-leafed tree with a green- emy October 27. He received the honor for most improved physical fitness leaf tree background and blue sky. The colors in this area should be in and was given the Southern Illinois Police Chief Association Award for even greater display this weekend, as the leaves continue to make their overall performance as the top cadet. Presenting O’Rear with his award fall change more widespread. This photo was taken on the west edge of is Capt. Bruce Fleshren of the St. Clair County sheriff’s department. Percy in the yard of Richard and Brenda Cratch. O’Rear is employed as a police officer by the village of Coulterville.

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PhonePinckneyville Com- that if you scamhave not the caller ID informa alert- names, passwords or munity Hospital was been a patient at the tion has been falsified other identifying in- recently made aware of hospital or the Family or you think the rules formation in response a phone scam involving Medical Center or are for protecting the pri- to unexpected calls or callers posing as rep- not currently sched- vacy of your telephone if you feel the call is resentatives from the uled for an appoint- number have been vio- suspicious in any way. hospital. ment or procedure, it lated, you can file a The FCC also suggests These calls have been is unlikely you would complaint with the Fed- that if people have a perpetuated by live peo- be receiving a call from eral Communications voicemail account with ple and automated mes- the hospital. Commission. their phone service, sages. If you are a patient of To file a complaint they should be sure to This is a case of high- the hospital or the med- online, go to consumer- set a password for it. tech manipulation ical center and unsure complaints.ffc.gov. Some voicemail ser- of the Caller ID fea- as to why you would To file a complaint by vices are preset to al- ture that allows the receive a call, ask for phone, call 888-225-5322. low access if called scammer to disguise the caller’s name, hos- The FCC advises from their own phone their true identities pital department and a that you never give number. A hacker could by making the phone direct phone number to out personal informa- spoof a home phone number appear to be call them back. tion, such as account number and gain ac- that of the hospital. If you receive a call or Social Security num- cess to that voicemail The hospital advises that you suspect that bers, mother’s maiden if a password is not set. SCH to purchase Conn home Sparta hospital auxiliary gift shop According to the administration of Sparta Community Hospital, the hospital board has an agreement to pur- Open house chase the former David Conn home, which sits The Sparta Community Hospital Auxiliary will just west of the hospi- have a Christmas open house November 1-3 in tal entrance on East its gift shop. Broadway. The times for the open house are from 8:30 “We have an agree- a.m. to 7:30 the first two days and 9 to 1 the ment to buy it, but we final day. have not closed on it,” This will be a storewide 20 percent off sale, said spokesperson Kel- including Christmas and fall decor, jewelry, sey Diskey. “The pur- scarves, purses, capes and slippers. chase was approved at the October 16 meeting.” Diskey said the board Chester chamber is not sure what the hospital wants to do with the property. chicken dinner The hospital previ- The Conn home on East Broadway The Chester Chamber of Commerce will host its ously bought the Dr. all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner fundraiser Carl Schlageter house A member of the Conn family and was house will be removed Friday, November 9 at the Chester KC. and tore it down. With hospital board told the just occasionally used from the site. Serving is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Carryouts will the former Conn house County Journal that by the out-of-town own- With this latest be available. purchase, the hospital the hospital paid the ers. purchase, the hospi- The cost is free for 4 and younger, $5 for 5 to now owns from the for- owner $175,000 for the The board member tal owns much of the 9 and $10 for 10 and older. mer Schlageter proper- former Conn porperty. said the hospital has no ground on the west and Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the ty to the hospital drive- He said the home is no immediate use for the south sides of the cam- chamber’s $1,000 scholarship. way. longer owned by the property, and the big pus. FSB deer contest winners First State Bank of berg shotgun; Shai- and Kade Estel, trail Campbell Hill and na Pierce, Hoyt bow; camera; Avery Hamil- Kevin’s Archery Cent- Shealee Swisher, ton, Kaiden Kloth, Wy- er in Ava recently held shoulder mount; Cam- att Krause and Blake its youth firearm sea- den Pierce, Jayhawk Ruebke, four boxes son deer contest. ladder stand; Parker each of trap ammuni- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10:30AM—6:00PM There were 29 deer Schnoeker, Big Cat 360 tion; Hayden Rathert, checked. ground blind; Cavin $25 gift certificate to WINERIES AND CRAFT BEER Each youth received a Morber, Kailey Sher- Kevin’s Archery Cent- blaze orange drawstring man, Wyatt King, Will er; Ross Coleman, ulti- backpack and were en- Bess, Kayla Braun mate scent elimination tered into a drawing for and Brayden Swisher, kit; Charlie Pierson, multiple prizes. $50 gift certificates OTIS gun cleaning kit; Winners and their to Kevin’s Archery and Kreed Gale, Code prizes were Brock Center; Daniel Hold- Blue scent elimination Dury, 20-gauge Moss- erfield, Jason Reeder system. www.toastofmarissa.com

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Pine • PO Box 369 • Percy 618-497-8272 • countyjournal.org COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 9 Veterans honored Recognized for service that extended past time in military Four Randolph County during Veterans Day Tots program, where he men have been honored celebrations and put- organizes the golf tour- as part of the Illinois ting flags on veterans nament and donates his Bicentennial Honor 200 graves during holidays. time to the acquisition, group. He also serves in the preparation, set up and The program honored honor guard for veter- distribution of the gifts 200 veterans through- ans’ funerals. to children throughout out the state who con- During the flood of Randolph County. tinue to go above and 1993, Becker was a key Holloway also volun- beyond to serve the figure in the response teered at Chester High people of Illinois. and recovery work. School track meets for Those men are Red Holloway served six five years, coached Becker of Evansville, years in the Marines, Chester Little League Lee Holloway of Ches- carrying out assign- for five years, volun- Extension programs ter, James Hector Word ments in embassy duty teers with the food pan- Area youth recently participated in a couple of University of Illinois of Steeleville and John in Phnom Penh, Cam- try and Memorial Hospi- Extension programs. Pictured above is the Steeleville Sewing Club, Preston of Red Bud. bodia and Hong Kong. tal in Chester. which made blankets for dogs at a local animal shelter. Shown with “These veterans’ ser- Holloway is a life Preston served in the their blankets are Landon Rodewold, Alannah White, Elizabeth vice didn’t stop when member of Chester’s Marine Corps from Jan- Coleman, Lexi Smith, Jordan Walker, Ella Trip and Haylie Armstrong, they retired from their American Legion, VFW uary 1970 to December all from Steeleville. Below, youth participated in the Randolph County military service,” said and Masonic Lodge. He 1971. He received a meri- 4-H dream catcher workshop. Pictured are Jazzlyn Boston of Sparta, state Senator Paul is also a life member torious promotion to Faith Rieckenberg of Marissa, Logan Shaw of Sparta, Maritza Young Schimpf. “They con- of Am Vets Post 94. Lance Corporal in July of Steeleville, Shealee Swisher of Campbell Hill and Liam Renner of tinue to be heroes in Lee has served as the 1970 and meritorious Sparta. action, going beyond finance officer for the promotion to sergeant the call of duty to help Legion for eight years. in July 1971. He served people in their com- In his time serving as in the Marine reserves munities. These 200 Honor Guard for vet- from December 1971 to Illinois veterans truly erans’ funerals, he is December 1975. make us proud.” often the officer of the Preston was recog- Word was honored day. According to his nized as Marine of the posthumously. He nomination letter, be- month in July 1971, passed away Septem- fore funerals, Holloway recommended for the ber 27. cleans and checks all Navy Commendation According to his obitu- rifles to make sure they Medal and received ary, Word served in are in firing condition. the National Defense the Marine Corps from Holloway is responsi- Service Medal. 1951 to 1959. From 1951 ble for gathering ap- Preston is an active to 1953 he served in plications for American member of the Red Bud Korea, earning him Legion scholarships VFW Post 6632 where the National Defense and Illinois Boys State. he serves as post chap- Service Medal with two During the Christmas lain. He chairs the flag stars and the United season, he coordinates program, maintains Nations Service Medal. gifts to veterans in the inventory of medi- Word was a lifetime nursing homes and in- cal equipment for the member of the Chester home care. needy and participates VFW and Steeleville Holloway is perhaps in VFW funeral cer- American Legion. He best known as a key emonies for veterans. served more than 40 figure in the Marine He is a vital participant years as post chaplain Corps League’s Toys for in Toys For Tots. at the Legion. He was a member of the original Legion firing squad. He was also a member of the Randolph County Marine Corps League. Word served as a member of the Steel- eville town board and delivered meals for the Steeleville Senior Site. Word also volunteered as a greeter at Memo- rial Hospital in Chester. James was a member of St. Mark Luther- an Church where he served as Elder as well as many other positions on boards of the church and school. Word and his wife Lorene received the Steeleville Citizen of the Year Award in 2009. Becker currently serves as mayor of Ev- ansville, a position he held from 1985 to 2009. He was re-elected in 2017. Prior to his may- oral election, he served as a village trustee from 1983 to 1985. Becker was a radio field operator and me- chanic in the 101st Air- born from 1969 to 1970. He also served during Vietnam in A Sau Val- ley, Lamar Plain and Operation Montgomery Rendezvous. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas from 1970 to 1971. His military service earned him the Na- tional Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Ser- vice Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army Commendation Medal. He is recognized as an expert in M-16 rifle and a marksman with the M-14 rifle. A member of the Ev- ansville American Le- gion Post 1172, Becker takes part in various community events such as helping schools

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Fall fun Evansville Head Start recently took a trip to Schoenbeck Ranch outside Ellis Grove. The students picked pumpkins, petted farm animals, slid down a hay bale slide and made their way through a corn maze. Above are students Addison Corwin, Hallie Valleroy, Alex Fernandez, FFA completes Elijah Fletcher, Emma Braun, Cambria Higgerson, Amelia Slaven, The Marissa FFA completed in the Section 22 job interview at Red Bud Layla Proctor, Ryker Throop, Thomas Lloyd, Lora Lohman, Rein Foos, High School October 17. Participants were Maddie Bollmeier, first place in Leonidas Freytag, Kingston Busch and Claire Doeding. The class also junior varsity; Austin Sabo, third in varsity and Kade Portz, 11th in varsity. visited the Evansville Fire Department to explore the different tools that firemen use. Below are Lloyd, Busch, Proctor, Doeding, Slaven, Higgerson, Freytag, Corwin, Valleroy, Fernandez, Fletcher, Foos, Braun, Lohman and Throop. Randolph County sheriff’s deputy Jarrod Peters also visited the class to talk about strangers, seat belt safety, safety inside and outside the home.

7 reasons Three area judges presented a program, 7 Reasons to Leave a Party, October 26 to Sparta seventh through 12th-grade students. Above from left are Judge Heinz Rudolph, Judge John O’Gara and Circuit Judge Dan Emge, speaking to a group of students. Below, O’Gara speaks, with Emge in the background.

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TRICO November 5-9 Breakfast MONDAY: Sausage biscuit. TUESDAY: Biscuits, gravy. WEDNESDAY: Break- fast pizza. THURSDAY: Eggstrava- ganza. FRIDAY: Cinnamon rolls. Lunch MONDAY: Toasted ravioli, buttered corn, grape tomatoes w/dip. TUESDAY: Soft taco, garden salad. WEDNESDAY: Ham/ cheddar melt, fries, garden salad. THURSDAY: Chicken/ noodles, carrots w/dip, steamed broccoli. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 11 Enterprise Zone proposal not showing much interest By Travis Lott Valmeyer, Chester, A few representatives Sparta, Evansville, Red from local towns apply- ‘This is a huge Bud and some rural ing to be included in tracts of Randolph and the Illinois Enterprise waste of time Monroe counties. Zone Program attend- if this is all the Moran said there are ed a public hearing in currently 97 enterprise Red Bud last week to letters of support zones in the state. Pre- discuss the application. viously, those areas The IEZP is designed we’ve got’ that received the zones to stimulate economic would have it for 20 growth and neighbor- —Keith Moran years, and could re- hood revitilization of Moran Economic quest an extension of 10 in economically de- Development years once that expires. pressed areas of the However, the state has state. Development. Moran decided to change the Once a zone is des- was hired by Monroe program. Now, any ignated, businesses and Randolph counties zone that expires is con- Practicing medicine by numbers within the zone can to help with the appli- sidered up for grabs, Nicholette Kordys’ second grade class at Sparta Lincoln School became receive benefits such cation. and every community doctors and nurses to work out math problems Tuesday. They performed as sales tax exemption Although the meeting that applies will have number surgery, checked symptoms of numbers to find standard form, on building materials, 1 was a public hearing, an equal chance to take sorted pills into greater than, less than or equal to and labeled place percent investment tax no members of the gen- the zone. value picture x-rays with their corresponding number. Front row, from exemption on machin- eral public asked ques- With most zones ex- left are Jacen Tucker, Eden Wallace, Layla Miles, Jahz Monroe, Baylee ery, equipment and tions while the meeting piring in one to five Byrd and Piper Hewitt. Middle row: Ever Hernandez, Makayla Hurley, buildings, investment was open. years, several areas Braxton Glodo, Karlos Perez, Memphis Tadlock, Patrick Franks and tax credits for firms Moran began his pre- around the state are ap- Liam Renner. Back row: Johnathan Ramirez, Jaxon Cratch, Tyrus that increase their em- pared remarks by tell- plying for those spots. Charles, Kieshlea Garcia, Peter Boston, Colin Simmons and Jaxon Miles. ployment in Illinois, de- ing the representatives The state will approve ductions from state in- that the application only 13 zones in 2019 come tax on dividends needed more letters of and eight in 2020. paid by corporations support. The local application Steeleville Science Club doing substantial busi- “This is all a huge will be completed by ness in the zone, low waste of time if this is December 31. Those ap- interest on business all the letters of support plications received by will again host veterans financing programs, we’ve got,” Moran said. the state will then be employment training The proposed enter- scored in May of 2019 Area veterans have members of the Steele- to take a guest. Anyone assistance programs prise zone would cov- and the 13 zones will be been invited for break- ville High School Sci- who wishes to attend and utility tax exemp- er portions of Monroe awarded in September. fast Monday, November ence Club will prepare should register with tion. and Randolph counties, If Monroe and Ran- 12 from 8 to 10 in honor and serve the breakfast high school secretary A small group heard totalling 14.8 square dolph counties receive of their service to the at the Steeleville Ameri- Janae Yates at 965-3432 a presentation October miles. The proposed the zone designation, country. can Legion Hall. by Wednesday, Novem- 25 from Kieth Moran zone covers parts of it would go into effect Byron Vinyard and Veterans are allowed ber 7. of Moran Economic Columbia, Waterloo, January 1, 2020.

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• Shotguns, loaded with slugs only, of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 Public Hunting gauge, not capable of firing more than three consecutive slugs; or • Single- or double-barreled muzzleloading rifles of at least .45 caliber shooting a single projectile through a barrel of at least 16 inches in length; Locations • Centerfire revolvers or centerfire single-shot handguns of .30 caliber or larger Fort de Chartres Pyramid State Park with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches. West of Prairie du Rocher South of Pinckneyville • On private land only, archery equipment may be used with a FIREARM permit ONLY during the Firearm Seasons Fort Kaskaskia Historic Site Pyramid State Park Nov. 16-18 & Nov. 29 - Dec.2. North of Chester Captain Unit *** Additional Muzzleloading Regulations*** Southeast of Cutler • A muzzleloading firearm is defined as a firearm that is incapable of being loaded Kaskaskia River from the breech end. Both sides of river from the Pyramid State Park • Only black powder or a “black powder substitute” such as Pyrodex may be Mississippi River to Fayetteville Denmark Unit used. Modern smokeless powders (nitrocellulose-based) are an approved black Southeast of Cutler powder substitute only in muzzleloading firearms specifically designed for their use. Kidd Lake State Natural Area • Only percussion (cap or primer), wheellock, matchlock, flintlock or electronic North of Prairie du Rocher Pyramid State Park ignition may be used. East Conant Unit • Removal of percussion cap/primer; or removal of prime powder from frizzen Randolph County State South of Pinckneyville pan with frizzen open and hammer all the way down or removal of prime powder Recreational Area from flashpan and wheel unwound or removal of prime powder and match with match not lit; or removal of the battery from the electronic ignition, shall constitute North of Chester Pyramid State Park an un-loaded muzzleloading rifle. Galum Unit Turkey Bluffs East of Cutler South of Chester Kinkaid Lake License and permit vendors South of Ava Jackson County Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville Kevin’s Archery, Ava TJ’s Liquor, Pinckneyville Wade’s Bait & Tackle, Ava Triple L Guns, Pinckneyville Frank’s Bait Shop, Gorham Tamaroa Bait & Feed, Tamaroa Check-In Deer Harvest Cardinal Corner, Grand Tower Randolph County Kinkaid Marina, Murphysboro ACE Hardware, Chester Rural King, Murphysboro Rowald Hardware, Chester dnr.illinois.gov Rose’s Boat, Murphysboro Walmart, Chester Perry County City Clerk, Red Bud or call N&B Fuel, Red Bud Jones & Son Guns, Du Quoin Buchheit, Sparta Walmart, Du Quoin Walmart, Sparta 866-452-4325 Kellerman Feed, Pinckneyville WSRC, Sparta Mann’s Sporting Goods, Pinckneyville Steeleville Liquor, Steeleville OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-5PM 3763 Crocus Rd. - Pinckneyville Triple 4.5 Miles West Of Pinckneyville On Rte. 154 LGUNS,LLC GUNSMITHING

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Ava Halloween With the threat of rain in the forecast, several local towns moved trick or treat up a day. Such was the case in Ava, where these youngsters made the rounds Tuesday night. From left are Chloe Anderson, Blaine Rohlfing, Evelyn Taylor and Clarissa Hull.

Pumpkins away! Students at Marissa Elementary School held their pumpkin drop competition October 30. Each class created a pumpkin-shaped object that they hoped could withstand a drop from an extended hook and ladder. Shown is a pumpkin being dropped from the ladder. It successfully landed. The ladder was provided by the Marissa Fire Department, and firemen and their mascot were on hand to help. Photo by Carol Mercer COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 15

sports By: Dan Zobel Warrior boys XC advances to state finals meet in Peoria Sinn, Oliver and Portz qualify By Dan Zobel is awesome,” said try to win.” The conditions were Steeleville coach Neal Last year, Sinn placed perfect October 27 for Haertling. “That’s what 77th at state in a time of the prep cross country we strive for. We felt 16:13. He aims to eclipse Class 1A Benton Sec- like we could do it from that this time around. tional. the beginning of the “My goal is to run (be- The runners in the year. We wanted to win low 16 minutes),” Sinn boys race did not disap- a lot of races, and we said. point, either. did.” Pinckneyville saw its Steeleville put its top In addition to Steele- stretch of four consecu- four runners in the top ville, a trio of other tive team appearances 30, and the Warriors runners will represent at state snapped, but earned third as a team the area in Peoria. the Panthers will be to advance to this week- Sparta junior Isaac represented by sen- end’s state meet. Sinn placed sixth over- ior Liam Oliver, who State will be Satur- all in a time of 15:29 placed ninth overall in day, November 3 at De- and qualified for state 15:31. tweiller Park in Peoria. for the second straight “I couldn’t be more The race is scheduled to season. proud for an individ- begin at 10 a.m. “It feels good,” Sinn ual,” said Pinckney- Steeleville will be mak- said. “My goal was to ville coach Ryan Bruns. ing its third trip to state go back this year. This “Liam has worked so Sparta’s Isaac Sinn, far right, comes down the final stretch of the in four years. The War- year, I’m hoping to im- hard. At the start of October 27 Benton Sectional. Sinn placed sixth. Shown behind him are riors were two points prove at state. Next the year, I wondered if Gavin Conway of Steeleville, seventh; Ty Barbre of Carmi-White County, from advancing last year, I want to come he would be our leader, eighth; Liam Oliver of Pinckneyville, ninth; Zachary Brasel of Father year. back to sectionals with McGivney, 10th, and Kade Portz of Marissa-Coulterville, 11th. “Going back to state a little vengeance and Continued on Page 18 Meyer, defense lead Chester football to second round By Dan Zobel points, they were both The Chester High defeats. School football team For Chester to earn a got off the bus on a playoff victory in this mission October 20, fashion, it was far and and the players did away a team effort, but not stop until the clock there is no doubt that hit all zeroes when Meyer at quarterback their goal was accom- made highlights on plished. both sides of the field. Yellow Jacket quar- The senior completed terback Nick Meyer 10-of-15 passes for 283 threw for four touch- yards and four touchdowns, and Chester’s downs. defense forced five Meyer also took the Warrensburg-Latham field for the first time turnovers in a 42-20 all season on defense shellacking of the and nearly returned Cardinals in the first a fumble for a touch- round of the Class 2A down. playoffs. “We knew (Warrens- “We started fast off burg-Latham) had a the bus,” said Chester bunch of athletes on coach Billy Belton. “We the field, so we put talked all week that we (Meyer) at cornerback had to start off fast be- for probably the first cause they had a high- time since his sopho- powered offense. It was more year,” Belton said. key to get up 12-0.” “He’s a great football Chester (7-3), a No. Chester’s Ethan Bert eyes the end zone as teammate Keith Kiner lays a block on Jorden Tedford player and does a lot 10 seed, made the lit- of Warrensburg-Latham, and Davis Brumbaugh gives chase. Photo by Misti Price of good things. On of- tle over three-hour fense, he played an bus trip to Warrens- Jackets struck early had held opponents to over 15 just twice. a No. 7 seed, was that amazing game. He ran burg feel like noth- and often against a just 20 points per game The sad truth for War- the other two times the ing, when the Yellow Cardinal defense that all season and allowed rensburg-Latham (7-3), team did allow over 15 Continued on Page 17 Panther girls XC is state bound again Yellow Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth By Dan Zobel accomplish what it did, has been faced with all Trojans are back-to-back state runners-up The Pinckneyville the team had to over- season. High School girls cross come some adversity The Lady Panthers By Dan Zobel thing the boys will al- tling of No. 15 Jackson- country team is going after sophomore Gayle placed 24th at state Two tradition rich pro- ways remember. Play- ville Routt in the first back to state. Winter injured her an- last year and saw two grams will come to bat- ing at W.O. Smith Field round. The Lady Panthers kle during the October seniors leave for gradu- tle, when Chester and has always been an Chester is coming placed third October 27 20 Du Quoin Regional. ation. Maroa-Forsyth meet advantage.” off of a first round in the Class 1A Benton Sophomore Paige Ep- Kyla Epplin, who is Saturday, November 3 in Chester (7-3) is a No. beat-down of its own, Sectional to advance to plin stepped in, and the a senior this year, was the second round of the 10 seed, while Maroa- having thwarted No. 7 the state meet at Det- Lady Panthers did not the team’s top return- Class 2A prep football Forsyth (10-0) is a No. 2. Warrensburg-Latham weiller Park in Peoria miss a beat. ing runner, but an in- playoffs. The two programs, by a 42-20 score in War- for the second year in “All week long we jury kept her sidelined The clash will take including this season, rensburg. a row. were deciding who all season. place at W.0. Smith Field have a combined 811 Saturday’s task for State will be Satur- was going to run,” said “I’ll talk to this group in Chester. wins over 163 seasons. the Yellow Jackets, day, November 3 at 9 Pinckneyville coach Friday night about not “It’s great for the boys The Yellow Jackets though, should prove a.m. Ryan Bruns. “We ran taking anything for to get a home playoff were awarded the to be even tougher. Pinckneyville earned (Paige), who ended up granted,” Bruns said. game,” said Chester home game for this Maroa-Forsyth is com- 109 points, which was being our fifth runner. “If (Epplin) would have coach Billy Belton. “The matchup because the ing off of back-to-back just 18 behind second- Paige threw down a stands will be packed. Trojans were the hosts place Freeburg’s 91. good race. We almost Continued on Page 18 Hopefully, it’s some- in their 55-13 disman- Continued on Page 17 Du Quoin ran away had our top five run- with the title with 63 ners under 20 minutes, points. which is a good accom- The other two teams plishment.” to qualify for state Adversity is some- were Roxana (169) and thing that this Pinck- Okawville (171). neyville team, which For Pinckneyville to does not have a senior,

Steeleville’s Morgan Creamer and Marissa- Coulterville’s Olivia Leemon close out their races ahead of a number of competitors. PAGE 16 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Bowling standings Steeleville Won Lost Monday Early

Mixed Nuts 42 21 Dolls With Balls 38 25 Splits & Giggles 38 25 County Journal 34 29 U Iron Workers 33 30 Brunzeez Divas 32 31 S’ville 1st Natl. 29 34 High Team Game Dolls With Balls 793 High Team Series Brunzee’s Bowling Divas 2201 High Ind. Game Katie Wedemeyer 223 High Ind. Series Katie Wedemeyer 635

Tuesday Early NAPA 185 130 Glory Bowl 178 137 Menard Auto 177 138 Andy’s Auto Body 168 147 Shiloh Aces 162 153 Pistol City 141.5 173.5 Victor’s 125.5 189.5 Farm Bureau 123 192 High Team Game Andy’s Auto Body 1307 High Team Series Andy’s Auto Body 3728 High Ind. Game Kyle Hinnerichs 259 High Ind. Series Kyle Hinnerichs 700

Thursday Early Broadway Tavern 191.5 123.5 Mevert’s Auto 189 126 Windy Hill Farms 181 134 Hillside Auto 164.5 150.5 Chester Natl. 161.5 153.5 Chester Eagles 160.5 154.5 Kueker Ins. 160.5 154.5 Sparta Equip. 159 156 Pistol City 152 163 Pocket Pounders 144 171 S’ville 1st Natl. 127.5 187.5 Peace Lutheran 99 216 High Team Game Pistol City 1276 High Team Series Pistol City 3541 High Ind. Game BJ McMath 279 High Ind. Series Cale Young 756 Waterloo Gibault attacker Zoe Swip lines up a kill, as Steeleville blockers Karley Kothe and Chloe Gordon attempt to get in her way. Swip finished the match with five kills. Fall trap league The Fall Trap League at the World Shooting and Recreational Com- stepped up and swat- plex in Sparta recently Not in the cardsted two more kills, concluded. Steeleville denied a both angled to the mid- Top Scores dle of the back row, to Week 10 deep postseason run end the match with a Mike Hathaway: 50 26-24 score. Wayne Goudey: 50 “Every time we would Glen McCoy: 49 By Dan Zobel the Lady Warriors a 3-0 try to drop the ball in Jim Walker: 49 Waterloo Gibault’s at- lead before Gibault was or find a hole, they Don Hall: 48 tackers just kept com- even able to get the ball were quick enough Joe Nehrt: 48 ing. completely past the net. and scrappy enough Kendal Diercks: 47 After a slow start, Kothe finished with to get in position to Daryl Drennan: 47 thanks to some stand- a match high eight get that ball back up,” Week 9 out net guarding by blocks, and Steeleville Wente said. “It was just Justin Dewitt: 50 Steeleville, the Lady earned 14 as a team. luck of the draw. We Mike Hathaway: 49 Hawks swarmed the When Kothe earned weren’t able to pull the Ryan Stehl: 49 Lady Warriors just a kill and one of her volleys out.” Glen McCoy: 48 enough times to sweep teammates picked up Kayla Huels paced Daryl Drennan: 47 the prep volleyball a block point, the Lady Gibault with 28 assists. Lynn Gipson: 47 Class 1A Steeleville Re- Warriors held a 10-7 Wightman and Ally Briar Laumbattus: 47 gional championship advantage. Thompson each had Craig Sever: 47 match, 25-23, 26-24. Gibault, though, three blocks. “They just kept mov- kicked it up a notch Gordon was good for ing the ball around re- and scored the next six 14 assists for Steele- SWIYFC ally well and had lots of points to gain a 13-10 ville. Following Kothe’s hitters,” said Steeleville lead. six kills, Steeleville season coach Lesley Wente. During the spurt, picked up three apiece The Southwest Illi- “There were several Kelly Papenberg had from Faith Renner and nois Youth Football occasions where our a pair of Gibault kills. Lexi Renner and two Conference season is block wasn’t close, and Papenberg finished by Kelsey Cowan. entering its final week our defense in the back with four kills for the Cowan added three of the regular season. row paid for that.” match and was part of blocks and Lexi Ren- Varsity The regional title is a balanced attack in ner two. Pinckneyville is sec- the first for Gibault that department. On defense, Gordon ond in the standings since 2014. The Lady Leading the hit charge Steeleville’s Chloe Gordon sets the ball toward earned nine digs, Jen- with a 6-1 record. Hawks are 19-14 and ad- for the Lady Hawks the net, as teammate Ashleigh Stegmann fol- ny Wedemeyer and Red Bud (5-3) is in vanced to the Valmeyer was Ashlyn Wightman lows it. Kothe each had five. fourth and Chester (1-6) Sectional. with 14. Ande Groh- Alli Wagner, Cowan seventh. After advancing to mann added seven and The teams continued Steeleville continued and Ashleigh Steg- Junior Varsity the Elite Eight last sea- Zoe Swip five. to go back and forth to roll and gained a mann picked up four Red Bud is tied for son, Steeleville was Gibault slammed and were tied again at 19-15 advantage that apiece. first with an 8-0 mark. denied back-to-back down 35 kills, whereas 21 and 22. was capped off by a Steeleville’s senior Chester (6-2) is in deep playoff runs, but Steeleville only mus- The Lady Hawks, Chloe Gordon kill and class included Kothe, fourth, Pinckneyville the Lady Warriors did tered 16. though, scored three a Kothe ace before Gordon and Stegmann. (5-3) sixth and Sparta finish 23-13 to set the “Our defense was get- of the final four points, Gibault called for a “Karley and Chloe (1-7) 10th. program’s single sea- ting under them, but including a set-ending timeout. had some playing time Sophomore son record for wins. we weren’t able to at- kill by Wightman, to Out of the timeout, as freshmen then they Red Bud holds first “Although we weren’t tack back,” Wente said. grab the 25-23 victory. the Lady Hawks went were starters the rest place with an 8-0 re- able to get the regional “So, we were giving In the second set, on an 8-2 run, includ- of their high school cord. plaque, I still like (the them roll shots or tips, Gibault was the team ing three kills from careers,” Wente said. Chester (4-4) is in win record) for the which are easier to to get out to a fast start. Grohmann, to take a “They were able to fifth, Pinckneyville (3- school history aspect attack back. We were The Lady Hawks had 23-21 lead. bring that experience 5) seventh and Sparta and that they were able just giving them more leads of 3-0 and 12-7 Steeleville tied the and leadership. They (1-7) ninth. to take part and have ammunition and were before Steeleville made set at 23, but Gibault were captains last year Freshman ownership of it,” Wente constantly on defense.” it interesting. was within match point and brought that with Sparta-1 is atop this said. Gibault opened up The Lady Warriors after Wightman deliv- them this year. group with an 8-0 Steeleville opened the an 18-13 advantage af- used another 5-0 run ered another kill. “Stegmann stepped mark. match with Gibault in ter a Wightman kill, to tie the set at 12, in- Kothe answered with up as the libero this Chester (6-2) is in a flurry. but Steeleville then cluding a pair of Kothe her sixth kill of the year. She was a defen- second, Red Bud (6-2) Steeleville’s Karley charged back to things blocks that led to a match to tie the score at sive specialist last year third, Pinckneyville Kothe blocked three up at 18, including get- point and a Kothe tip 24 and keep Steeleville and was able to step (1-7) ninth and Sparta-2 consecutive Gibault ting a trio of aces from around a Gibault block alive. into this role and be (0-8) 10th. kill attempts to give Sydney Bixby. attempt. Wightman again aggressive for us.” Du Quoin volleyball ends Chester’s season in regional title match By Dan Zobel Lady Indians snapped and big hearts.” fundamental,” Norman After holding an 18-13 Elizabeth Bird pow- For the second con- a long title draught by Chester finished with said. “They caused us lead, the Lady Indians ered through with secutive season, the winning their first re- a 17-15 record. This to adjust our defense. ended the match with a eight kills, and Haley Chester High School gional since 2001. was the team’s fourth We fell into old habits 7-1 run to win 25-14 for Williams added five. volleyball team had Chester, on the other straight season with a and simply couldn’t the title. Katie Smith and Mor- its season end in a re- hand, with just two winning record. cover the tip.” “It was not our best gan Bullar each had gional championship in the program’s his- This Lady Yellow Chester answered hitting night, either,” a pair of aces for Du match. tory, is still without a Jacket group will re- with a positive stretch Norman said. “I knew Quoin. Meryn Gross That fate got the Lady regional championship turn all but three sen- of its own to get back it was going to be tough led the team with 19 Yellow Jackets October since 2008. iors from its roster. within 23-20, but Du with Du Quoin’s de- assists. Smith got in 25, when Chester was “This season has Against Du Quoin, Quoin tallied the final fense. We played hard 10 digs. swept out of the Class been a roller coaster the score was tied at two points of the set to and got them to use 2A Du Quoin Regional of highs and lows,” three in the opening close it out. timeouts, so I feel my title match against said Chester coach Sa- set before Du Quoin In the second set, Du girls gave what they RALPH’S host Du Quoin, 25-20, rah Norman. “These went on a blistering Quoin took an early 7-1 could.” SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 25-14. girls are one awesome run to open up a 19-9 advantage, and Ches- Lauren Welge picked HUSTLER • TORO For Du Quoin, which group of ladies. I’m advantage. ter never got closer up four kills for Ches- ECHO • INGERSOLL has won nine of its so thankful for their “Du Quoin is well than four points the ter. ARIENS • GRAVELY last 13 matches, the knowledge, skill level coached and extremely rest of the way. 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Class 2A Football Playoffs Prep football records Matchups All of the Class 2A prep football second round games are scheduled for Records through October 27 Playoff Pairings the afternoon of Saturday, November 3. Black Diamond Conference October 27 Games Overall Conf. PF PA Class 1A Round 2 Matchups Fairfield** 10-0 9-0 408 130 No. 13 Moweaqua Cen- Game 17 - No. 8 Chicago Hope (8-2) at No. 1 Gibson City (10-0), 2:00 Eldorado 7-3 7-2 282 193 tral A&M (7-3) at No. 12 Game 18 - No. 5 Sterling Newman (9-1) at No. 4 Carthage (10-0), 2:00 Sesser-Valier 7-3 7-2 242 231 Edwards County (7-3) Game 19 - No. 2 Orion (10-0) at No. 10 Taylor Rockridge (7-3), 1:00 Edwards County 7-3 6-3 184 108 Class 3A Game 20 - No. 3 Lanark Eastland (10-0) at No. 11 Palos Heights (7-3), 3:30 Chester 7-3 6-3 312 196 No. 8 Anna-Jonesboro Game 21 - No. 1 Decatur (10-0) at No. 9 Athens (8-2), 2:00 Carmi-White County 3-6 3-6 144 167 (8-2) at No. 1 Monticel- Game 22 - No. 4 Pana (9-1) at No. 12 Downs (6-4), 1:00 Hamilton County 3-6 3-6 165 259 lo (10-0) Game 23 - No. 2 Maroa-Forsyth (10-0) at No. 10 Chester (7-3), 1:00 Johnston City 2-7 2-7 134 250 No. 6 Williamsville Game 24 - No. 6 Bismarck-Hennig (9-1) at No. 3 Tuscola (9-1), 2:00 C-Z-R 1-8 1-8 91 346 (9-1) at No. 3 Fairfield Round 1 Scores Vienna-Goreville 1-8 1-8 170 267 (10-0) Game 1 - Gibson City-Emlvin-Sibley 76, Watseka 6 Cahokia Conference Class 4A Game 2 - Chicago Hope 38, Knoxville 16 Freeburg** 7-3 5-1 377 237 No. 8 Columbia (8-2) at Game 3 - Carthage Illini West 50, Aledo Mercer County 26 Columbia 8-2 5-1 373 193 No. 1 Taylorville (10-0) Game 4 - Sterling Newman 54, Rockford Christian 14 Breese Central 6-4 5-1 251 227 October 20 Results Game 5 - Orion 24, Minonk Fieldcrest 21 Salem 6-4 3-3 220 218 Class 1A Game 6 - Taylor Rockridge 30, Clifton Central 28 Red Bud 3-6 2-4 168 240 Carrollton 37, Sesser 14 Game 7 - Lanark Eastland 58, Chicago Harlan 26 Carlyle 3-6 1-5 158 218 Edwards Co. 7, Madison 0 Game 8 - Palos Heights Chicago Christian 41, Chicago Collins 12 Trenton-Wesclin 2-7 0-6 184 338 Class 3A Game 9 - Decatur St. Teresa 45, Staunton 0 SIRR Mississippi Williamsville 50, Game 10 - Athens 35, Eldorado 8 Anna-Jonesboro** 8-2 5-0 355 182 Du Quoin 20 Game 11 - Pana 28, Fithian Oakwood 21 Nashville 8-2 4-1 336 121 A-J 56, W. Frankfort 28 Game 12 - Downs Tri-Valley 14, Nashville 7 Du Quoin 6-4 3-2 348 229 Fairfield 34, Newton 28 Game 13 - Maroa-Forsyth 55, Jacksonville Routt 13 Carterville 3-6 2-3 202 262 Class 4A Game 14 - Chester 42, Warrensburg-Latham 20 Pinckneyville 3-6 1-4 94 244 Columbia 33, Freeburg 14 Game 15 - Tuscola 42, Villa Grove-Heritage 6 Sparta 2-7 0-5 166 335 Rochester 53, Breese 27 Game 16 - Bismarck-Hennig 66, Hamilton West Hancock 30 **Conference champion Paris 42, Salem 14 Meyer, defense lead Chester football to second round...From Page 15______the offense exactly on the clock. gone conclusion. Eggemeyer three. how we wanted. He’s The Cardinals were “Our guys played ex- Cowell and Ethan a leader.” unable to capitalize tremely well,” Belton Rayburn each inter- Meyer and Chester but took some momen- said. “We basically put cepted a pass. opened the contest tum with them into the in a new defense (Oc- Warrensburg- with a pair of long second half. tober 22), and they Latham picked up touchdown passes to Hayes brought his executed it. I’m proud just 230 total yards Keith Kiner, one for team back within 20- of them. It was a great of offense, including 42 yards and the other 14 early in the third day on offense and 53 rushing yards by for 35. quarter with a 30-yard defense.” Hayes. The Cardinals Kiner finished with rushing score, but That Yellow Jacket were 3-of-8 on third four catches for 136 Warrensburg-Latham defense limited Hayes, down and had nine yards. did not get any closer. who entered the con- first downs. Warrensburg- Chester scored the test having thrown “Coach Curt Egg- Latham cut its deficit next three touch- only five intercep- emeyer did a good to 12-7, when Nathan- downs, including two tions, to a 9-for-20 day, job with the defen- iel Hayes found Mitch- touchdown passes throwing the football sive game plan,” Bel- ell Leathers for a 32- from Meyer to Ethan for 147 yards, two ton said. “When the yard touchdown pass. Bert, the second of touchdowns and two ball was in the air, In the second quar- which went for 76 interceptions. our guys made plays. ter, the Yellow Jack- yards. Chester also recov- There were contribu- ets got on the board Bert had five recep- ered a trio of Cardinal tions from everybody. again with a one-yard tions for 129 yards for fumbles. That’s what it takes touchdown run from the game. “The defensive line to beat a good football Drake Bollman. The Yellow Jacket did amazing,” Bel- team in the playoffs.” Bollman rumbled lead grew to 42-14 in ton said. “(Eathan) One of the other keys for 36 yards on the the fourth quarter, Thompson was amaz- for Chester was the ground in the game when Bollman tallied ing, and Chase Colvis fact that it converted for the Yellow Jackets, his second ground was amazing. Tristin all three of its fourth- plus a pair of touch- score of the day, this Hobeck had a strip down attempts. downs. time from six yards fumble. Everybody The Yellow Jackets Late in the first half, out. contributed and did were 4-of-13 on third Meyer threw his only Hayes found Leath- something.” down and finished interception of the ers for another touch- Thompson picked up with 15 first downs. game, and it set the down pass in the a sack and two tack- Chester turned the Cardinals up with the fourth quarter, but by les for loss for Ches- ball over twice but Chester’s Tristin Hobeck puts a hit on Tanner ball around midfield that time, the outcome ter. Erik Cowell added picked up 416 yards in Dawson of Warrensburg-Latham. Photo by Misti with under 10 seconds was already a fore- four tackles and Ethen total offense. Price Yellow Jackets will host Maroa-Forsyth...From Page 15______12-2 seasons in which never advanced to a quarterback the past three turnovers a game feel like our offense can Complimenting Boll- the Trojans placed sec- state championship two years and was a and has held opponents match up with anybody.” man on the ground is ond at state both times. game, and the farthest starting defensive back to just under 200 total While Maroa-Forsyth Ethan Rayburn (361 “They have great foot- it has advanced was the as a freshman. yards a contest. has allowed just four yards), Ethan Bert (343 ball tradition,” Belton quarterfinals in 2014, The weapons around In 10 games, the Tro- passing touchdowns in yards, 2 touchdowns), said. “They are unde- the history of success of him include running jans have given up 10 games, Meyer threw Meyer (280, 3) and feated this year and the program is undeni- back Gavin Clifton, who just 12 touchdowns, for four just last week Hobeck (153, 2). are well coached. We able. after scoring twice a with only four coming in the Chester win over On defense, the Yellow will have to play good The Yellow Jackets week ago has 18 touch- through the air. Warrensburg-Latham. Jackets have forced playoff football.” have advanced to the downs for the season. “We’re physical and With those scores, 25 turnovers, and op- Success goes back fur- playoffs in 10 of the last Clifton has also ran for fast,” Jostes said. “We Meyer has thrown for ponents gain just over ther than just the last 13 seasons and 16 times 718 yards. want to try to take what 20 touchdowns to just 200 yards against them two seasons for the in the last 23. The Trojans have four your strengths are away seven interceptions. He per contest. Trojans. Since Chester first other ball carriers over and make people do is completing over 50 Team defensive lead- Maroa-Forsyth won made the playoffs in 150 yards for the season. what they don’t want percent of his pass at- ers for Chester are state titles in 2006 and 1996, the Yellow Jackets They are Max Daven- to do.” tempts and has thrown Ethen Eggemeyer with 2012 and placed second hold a record of 149-100. port (373 yards, 6 touch- Chester’s offense will for 1,345 yards. 61 tackles, Bert with in 2009, 2010 and 2014. Turning their atten- downs), Bryson Boes provide a unique chal- Kiner and Ethan Bert three sacks and nine In 19 seasons under tion to Saturday’s game, (250, 1), Wade Jostes lenge for Maroa-For- each went over 100 tackles for loss and coach Josh Jostes, the which will start at 1 (248, 4) and Drew Hicks syth, as the Trojans yards and caught two Kiner with three inter- Trojans are 175-54, in- p.m., the Yellow Jack- (161). have not seen the size touchdowns in the first ceptions. cluding winning re- ets will be tasked with Tight end Kadinn Mor- that the Yellow Jackets round. Kiner now has Maroa-Forsyth is led cords and postseason slowing down a Trojan ris is the favorite tar- will utilize across the 31 catches for 587 yards on defense by Kilby appearances in the last offense that is averag- get for Benner. After board, but especially at and nine touchdowns, Wilber’s 51 tackles. An- 15. ing outscoring their op- a seven catch, 90-yard the skill positions. while Bert checks in drew Poland and Stone “We work really hard ponents 46.9 to 8.1. performance in the first At 6’3, Chester quar- with 17 catches for 382 Sowa each have three to put ourselves in the Maroa-Forsyth has round, Morris has sea- terback Nick Meyer is yards and five touch- sacks, Tanner Hetz has position to be in these scored at least 35 points son totals of 40 recep- shorter than just one downs. six tackles for loss and games,” Jostes said. in all but one game this tions, 473 yards and player on the entire Reith has added 11 Holthaus and Morris “That’s probably the season, including over three touchdowns. Maroa-Forsyth roster. catches for 134 yards each have a pair of in- biggest key. Football 40 on six occasions and Hicks has caught 15 The players working and three touchdowns. terceptions. doesn’t just start in Au- over 70 twice. passes for 309 yards around Meyer include Bollman hit double Both teams have a gust for us. It starts the “They have some good and four touchdowns, 6’5 receivers Keith Ki- digits in touchdowns on knack of getting into first week of December athletes,” Belton said. Davenport 20 catches ner and Ian Reith. Ches- the ground last week, their opponent’s back- for the offseason.” “We need to try to set for 258 yards and three ter will also turn to 6’3 when he scored twice to field, with the Trojans Despite finishing one the tempo of the game. touchdowns, and Noah Drake Bollman and 6’2 get to 10 for the season. compiling 49 tackles win short of a state We don’t want to run at Holthaus 13 catches Tristin Hobeck out of Bollman leads Chester for loss and the Yellow championship in 2016 their no-huddle offen- for 190 yards and one the backfield. with 383 rushing yards. Jackets 46. and 2017, Jostes said sive pace. touchdown. “They are really big in the program prides it- “We did a good job set- Four other Trojans skill positions,” Jostes self in the fact that over ting the pace against have caught at least said. “They have great the course of this run Warrensburg. We can’t one touchdown on the height and size, which when they have made let Maroa-Forsyth cap- season. is kind of unusual for it to a title game, they ture the momentum.” “We have a lot of speed us in this area. They are have never played the The leader of the Tro- and a lot of skill kids,” definitely bigger.” same team twice in the jan offense is junior Jostes said. “(Chester) is Belton agrees that size championship game. quarterback Ian Ben- a lot bigger than us, but favors Chester in the “We’ve played a lot ner. we’ll see what our speed matchup game. of different teams Benner has completed looks like. We have a lot “We have two big rein the championship nearly 70 percent of his of kids who can run.” ceivers on the outside game and never a team passes this season. He The Maroa-Forsyth de- and others in the in- twice,” Jostes said. “It’s has thrown for 1,477 fense has forced nearly side,” Belton said. “I something to hang yards, 15 touchdowns your hat on. For us, it’s and eight interceptions. just another class com- In addition, Benner is ing through our high second on the team in school. rushing with 683 yards “It’s an accomplish- on the ground and sev- ment to get there, and en touchdowns. I definitely think it mo- In the team’s first- DEER CONTEST tivates the kids to win round win, Benner it, but it’s really hard threw for 219 yards and to win one. You have to two touchdowns and stay healthy and have ran for another 140 the ball bounce the yards and one score. right way.” “We have to get to him Prior to Jostes’ time early and not let him 100% Payback as head coach, Maroa- get comfortable,” Belton Big Buck | Big Doe Forsyth qualified for said. “We just have to be Consolation Prizes the playoffs nine other physical with him and times, including two try to wear him down.” other second-place fin- Benner is no stranger Shiloh Hill Tavern ishes. to big games. He has 618-201-1621 After 4pm For More Info While Chester has started every game at Or Stop By The Bar PAGE 18 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Nashville volleyball trumps Trico in championship By Dan Zobel the Nashville program proud of themselves Rathert said. “It seemed blockers were,” Rath- we’re on the young Nashville’s Jenna since 2012. The Hor- for going undefeated like we would be able ert said. “We kind of side. We have one mid- Harris was on point for nettes advanced to the in conference,” Rath- to hang with them, but changed our defense to dle who is a freshman 10 kills October 25, and Red Bud Sectional with ert said. “The confer- then we had a missed cover the tip and set up and another who is a the Hornettes boomed the victory. ence matches we played serve here and a bad a solid block that was sophomore. The future their away past Trico For Trico, the Pio- were tight games, but pass there. You can’t available for the tip. looks bright.” in the Class 2A Vienna neers, who had just we came out on top. make errors against a Their big tall girls just In addition to Har- Regional champion- three seniors on this They shouldn’t be dis- team that doesn’t give see the court so well.” ris’ prowess at the net ship match, winning year’s roster, finished couraged. Nashville is away free balls.” In the second set, for Nashville, the Hor- in two sets, 25-14, 25-15. 20-17. Their last re- a good team. We didn’t Nashville continued to Nashville did not let nettes also got six kills “Nashville is a great gional title was in 2015. lose to just any team, stretch its lead and had Trico hang around too from Delaney Varel team,” said Trico coach Twelve of those wins we lost to a really good the Pioneers doubled up long, and the Hornettes and four by Schnitker. Julie Rathert. “The came in the Black Dia- skilled team.” at 22-11 at one point. eventually knocked off Hazel Konkel chipped volleys went forever. mond Conference West Trico opened the Not long after, Harris the Pioneers by a 25-15 in three kills and three We battled back and Division, where the match with an early finished off the set with score, capped off by a blocks. forth, but it seemed Pioneers went 12-0 to lead, but Nashville was a kill to give the Hor- Sydney Schnitker kill. Distributing the ball like Nashville kept go- earn at least a share able to respond to the nettes the 25-14 win. “If we played a little for Nashville were ing longer than we did. of the conference for tune of an 8-4 advan- “The hope going in more solid, it would Abby Grabowski with They didn’t make as the second consecutive tage. was that we would be have been a closer 12 assists and Emily many mistakes.” year and seventh time “In the beginning of solid on serve receive match,” Rathert said. Schnitker with 11. The regional champi- in 10 years. the first set, we got and avoid hitting the “We have some talent Abby Wesselman led onship is the first for “I hope they’re still off to a great start,” middle where their big and athleticism, but the team with 28 digs. Panther girls XC is state bound again...From Page 15_____ Prep volleyball standings been able to run, just Completing Pinckney- Records Through October 30 imagine how good we ville’s seven runners at Overall Conference could have been this sectionals were fresh- Black Diamond Conference West Division year. man Emma Francis Trico* 20-17 12-0 “I’ll tell them to just (20:47) in 51st and junior Chester 17-15 9-3 enjoy state. The atmos- Aubrey Bruns (21:24) in Goreville 17-16 5-7 phere is like nothing 74th. S-V-W 10-20 5-7 else. It’s worth the trip “It’s a team effort,” Vienna 11-15 4-8 to see how special it is.” Bruns said. “You have to Christopher 9-25 4-8 Junior Dakota Krone go seven strong. We want Zeigler-Royalton 9-16 3-9 stepped up this year to to run our best at the end. Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Division become Pinckneyville’s I believe that sectionals is New Athens* 30-6 11-1 top runner. more stressful than state Steeleville 23-13 9-3 Krone finished section- because if you don’t run Lebanon 17-14 7-5 als in 12th place in a time well at sectionals, you Valmeyer 18-19 6-6 of 19:09. don’t get rewarded.” Red Bud 11-22-1 5-7 “Dakota has been our In regards to the rest of Marissa-Coulterville 14-19 4-8 leader through most of the race, Amelia McLain Dupo 4-23 0-12 the year,” Bruns said. of Benton, who is just a SIRR Mississippi “Even when she has a junior, won sectionals for Nashville* 30-8 9-1 bad race, she’s usually the third straight year Pinckneyville* 28-8 9-1 our number one.” with a time of 17:14. Du Quoin 25-13 5-5 A pair of freshmen fol- McLain advanced to Pictured is Pinckneyville’s Taylor Kurtz alongside Sparta 16-18 3-7 lowed Krone, with Tay- state as an individual. Reese Herrin of Carterville with Cageny Carterville 6-23 2-8 lor Kurtz (19:30) earning The other six individual Kwiatowski of Pinckneyville not far behind. Anna-Jonesboro 9-21 2-8 20th and Cageny Kwia- qualifiers were Hailey towski (19:34) 22nd. Wallace (18:30) of Benton, (462) 18th. more Morgan Creamer *Conference champion “The freshmen girls fourth overall; Ansley Red Bud’s top five run- (20:58) in 58th, fresh- have picked it up and Bailey (18:34) of Massac ners were junior Calyn man Kadence Bockhorn October 31 Sectional Championship Matchup improved tremendously County, fifth; Maddie Hartmann (21:12) in 66th; (22:45) 94th, sophomore Class 2A Red Bud Sectional throughout the season,” Karcher (18:46), sixth; freshman Kristen Sey- Kylie Ernsting (23:30) Nashville vs. Carlyle Bruns said. “Kurtz has Brooke Biffar (18:51) of ler (22:22) 89th, juniors 109th and freshmen October 29 Sectional Semifinal Results really found her rhythm Gibault, seventh; Mac- Mary Wagner (22:24) Paige Anderson (25:50) Class 1A Valmeyer Sectional the last four races and kenzie Willis (19:03) of 90th and Ellie Suhre 135th and Mia Gall (25:52) Father McGivney def. Lebanon, 15-25, 25-22, Cageny is running well.” Carmi-White County, (22:26) 91st and sopho- 136th. 25-14 Junior Olivia Buza 10th, and Carola Ghiani more Adrienne Vallett The two other Lady War- Class 2A Red Bud Sectional (19:54) earned 30th over- (19:21), 16th. (23:16) 107th. riors were sophomore Carlyle def. Du Quoin, 25-14, 25-21 all and Epplin (20:11) Two other notable top The other two Red Bud Shealyn Conway (29:13) Nashville def. staunton, 25-21, 25-19 checked in at 38th. 10 finishers were Du runners were sopho- in 146th and senior Emily October 25 Regional Championship Results “Olivia has run for Quoin’s Gabrielle Alongi mores Merideth Whelan Schatte (31:11) 156th. Class 1A Steeleville Regional three years,” Bruns said. (18:06) in second and Oliv- (25:05) in 130th and Marissa-Coulterville Gibault def. Steeleville, 25-23, 26-24 “The more races you ia Phillips (18:55) eighth. Mackenzie Hahn (25:13) was represented by soph- Class 1A Christ Our Rock Regional run, the harder it is to Of the 21 teams with 133rd. omore Olivia Leemon, Lebanon def. New Athens, 25-16, 25-23 get a personal best, but scores, Red Bud (376) Steeleville’s team score who placed 59th in a time Class 1A Gallatin County Regional she did.” was 14th and Steeleville was made up of sopho- of 21:01. Carrier Mills def. Goreville, 25-18, 25-21 Class 2A Du Quoin Regional Du Quoin def. Chester, 25-20, 25-14 Warrior boys XC advances to state...From Page 15______Class 2A Vienna Regional and he stepped up im- The other two Pan- Nashville def. Trico, 25-14, 25-15 mediately. He’s been thers were senior Noah our number one run- Conner (17:48) in 102nd THE ner every single race. and freshman Ethan “He laid down a great Baggett (17:57) 108th. race (at sectionals) and “Out of our top seven BEST BET followed through with runners, six ran a per- IN a game plan as good as sonal best,” Bruns said. anybody could have.” “In the middle of Sep- Also advancing as tember, I didn’t think TOWN an individual is junior we would get top 10 Kade Portz of Marissa- at sectionals. The im- Coulterville. Portz ran provements they made We Now Have a 15:34 and was 11th. the last three weeks “It means a lot,” Portz were huge.” said. “I spent a lot of After Sinn for Sparta VIDEO POKER time this year prac- were sophomore Lucas ticing and working Owens (17:42) in 96th, and SLOTS my butt off to get up freshmen Lee Craig with that top group. My (17:51) 104th and Gar- team is my motivation rett Kempfer (18:57) for this. It means a lot 125th and sophomore for us and especially Ethan Bradshaw (19:54) Play Here Today my coach.” 141st. No matter how Portz Other Marissa-Coul- does in Peoria, which terville runners besides he said his goal is to set Steeleville’s A.J. Stearns makes his final push Portz were junior Kyle a personal best time, between Freeburg runners Carson Smith and Rahlfs (16:27) in 42nd, he noted that the Me- Cade Smith. sophomores Logan teors ultimately have Gregory (16:58) 65th, their eyes on making it, but it’s awesome for in ninth and Zachary Caydin Wagner (17:44) it to state next year as a school our size gets Brasel (15:32) of Father 98th and Riley Seymore a team. to go.” McGivney 10th. (18:45) 122nd, senior Ty- This year, M-C placed Joining Freeburg, Of the 20 teams with ler Place (18:55) 124th 10th as a team, but the Father McGivney and scores, Pinckneyville and junior Alex Hayes Meteors will return six Steeleville as state team (218) was eighth, Maris- (20:47) 146th. 903 S. St. Louis Street • Sparta • 443-2200 of its top seven runners qualifiers were Roxana sa-Coulterville (285) next year. (174) in fourth and Ben- 10th and Sparta (409) Up at the top, Steele- ton (175) fifth. 15th. ville finished with a Other individual quali- Conway, a Steeleville score of 95. fiers were Justin Mum- senior, will make his Open Public Shooting Finishing ahead of ford (15:15) of Trenton- fourth trip to state, as At The World Shooting And Recreational Complex the Warriors were sec- Wesclin, second overall; he advanced last year tional champion Free- Camden Sadler (15:29) as an individual. BERM burg at 68 and Father of Belleville Althoff, The next four Steele- NOVEMBER McGivney with 80. fifth; Ty Barbre (15:30) ville runners after Con- Wednesdays 1pm to Dusk CALENDAR OF EVENTS “We got beat here of Carmi-White County, way were senior A.J. November 7, 14, 21 & 28 Nov. 8 ... Winter Trap League Thru Dec. 20 by two good teams,” eighth; and Seth Ham- Stearns (15:45) in 15th, Check in at the berm office Haertling said. “Free- erski (15:39) of Bluford junior Ronin Doiron Nov. 10 ...... SASS-Kaskaskia Cowboys burg has been good Webber, 12th. (16:07) in 27th, senior Nov. 10 & 11 ...... 2 Gun Monthly Match forever, and Father Cree Stumpf of Rox- Owen Gross (16:09) in SPORTING CLAYS McGivney has some ana won the race in a 30th and junior Logan SATURDAYS Nov. 17 & 18 ...... USPSA Monthly Match fast boys. blistering time of 14:52. Fulkerson (16:26) in “I’m that coach that al- Mumford followed in 40th. November 3, 10, 17 & 24 ways strives for more, second, with Ty Guthrie The next two War- 9am - 4pm and we came in want- (15:20) Father McGivney riors were close being to give Freeburg third, Corbin Schwa- hind, with freshman NEW YEARS DAY a good run. I’m happy ble (15:26) of Freeburg Christian Rees (16:27) in TRAP and ecstatic we’re go- fourth, Sadler fifth and 43rd and senior Connor Practice Open Saturdays FUN TRAP SHOOT ing to state.” Sinn sixth. Warhausen (16:29) 44th. DETAILS COMING SOON The Warriors placed “For the first mile, “My seniors stepped November 3, 10, 17, & 24 19th at state in 2015 and I was up there with up and ran a really 10am - 2pm For Additional Information Call 618-295-2700 20th in 2016. This year, them,” Sinn said. “The good race,” Haertling with the talent they game plan was to stick said. CHECK IN AT J&J GUNS have, they set an even with them and see what The next four Pinck- higher goal. happens. They kept neyville runners af- “If we get into the top going, so congrats to ter Oliver were soph- CAMPGROUND OPEN 10, I have to get a War- them.” omores Steven Hirte rior tattoo on my back, Rounding out the top (16:35) in 49th, James CONEFLOWER ONLY so they’re striving for 10 were Gavin Con- Robb (16:56) 62nd, Dan- ReserveAmerica.com the top 10,” Haertling way (15:30) of Steele- iel Garavaglia (16:59) To Book ville in seventh, Bar- 67th and Trent Morgen- said. “Going to state is *Pending Weather a privilege. We earned bre in eighth, Oliver stern (17:16) 79th. CoUNTY JoURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 19

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By Dan Zobel there are interested Voters in the Chester candidates who could school district have the not be elected. opportunity to decide To pass the propo- November 6 whether sition, it must be ap- members of the school proved by the majority board will be elected at of votes in each district large and without re- township or by two- striction in the future. thirds of all voters. As it stands now, the If it is passed, interested restriction is that no candidates will be able more than three mem- to run for a school board bers of the school board seat no matter their resi- can be selected from dence within the district. any one township in the It would also mean school district. that every board seat Chester Head Start There are eight town- will be up for vote in The students at Western Egyptian Head Start in Chester recently went to Schoenbeck Ranch ships within the district the April election. outside Ellis Grove. The classes took a hay ride to the pumpkin patch, played in the corn pit, and and seven school board The current school played on hay stack slides. Above are morning class students Peyton King, Alainah Helmers, members. board is made up of Grace Stewart, Rebecca Stern, Kaylee Hernandez-Huerta, Zayne Martin, Hoyt Hahs, Braxtyn With the restrictions Mitch Hammel, Tom Rensing, Maddie Fogle, Anthony Hartz, Millicent Dethrow, Kinlee Phillips-Motsinger, Nicardro in place, the potential is Welge, Debi Caraway, Cortes, Bentley Schweizer, Skyler Downey and Edinson Aroche. Below are afternoon students and that not all seats would Dan Colvis, Jamie Egg- adults Khloe Welten, Saphera Luers, Theodore Zimmer, Emmett McDonald, Neymar Sica, Gabriel be filled. The situation emeyer, Chuck Fricke Blow, Austyn Pine, Megan Klausing, Riley Rains, Abrianna Nesbitt, Remington Bradenburger, could also arise that and Trent Vasquez. Sawyer Miller, Jordan Sabo, Lenna Nesbitt, Jude Medrano, Hailey Davis, Yeimi Jimenez and Mariah Adams. Stop By And See Janet Kueker

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Drivers on Route 150 on excavation to level or 154 between Cut- ground for the over- ler and Pinckneyville land belt. We began have probably noticed the project by bringing construction taking coal out of the pit.” place near the Knight Carter said the project Above, the conveyor comes out of the pit to the stacker. Below, excavation work is under way Hawk Prairie Eagle should be completed by just off Route 150 in preparation for the belt line to cross the highway. mine works along 154. April 1. Coal will come According to Knight out of the portal and Hawk CEO Steve Car- make its way to the ter, the mine has been wash plant at the mine working on the pro- on the county line road. ject for two and a half “The belt will help years, including the us expand production new portal, Prairie Ea- capacity to what we gle East Portal, called want,” said Carter. PEEP, to the processing The overland belt will plant on the county line carry coal four and a road to the west. A belt half miles over Route line into the processing 150. Carter said the belt plant has been con- will be covered, as it structed and is doing goes 20 feet above the its job. highway. “The last part of the When the new beltline project was to build is completed, the entire the slope belt and old mine will be sealed stacker, and coal was after workers recover first dumped into the the salvageable equip- EW Stump stacker (October 29),” ment and infrastruc- N said Carter. ture, including the un- Grinder “The 72-inch slope derground belt line. No Flying Debris belt goes to the stacker That should be in July. Easy Cleanup and will allow us to Knight Hawk employs increase production 400 people plus 200 capacity, initially by to 250 over-the-road Dave 11 percent, as we add truckers and con- SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA FULLY LICENSED & INSURED • SERVING PERRY & RANDOLPH COUNTIES one unit shift, but it tractors. Since 1989 & Still Growing!!! could be greater if mar- The company com- kets allow,” said Carter. pleted 20 years of TREE SERVICE “We are working now operations in May. 618.965.9110 PAGE 22 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 obituaries DAVID SHIRLEY ANN COATES ROY BERNELLE PATTON MERIWEATHER Shirley Ann Coates, Roy Bernelle Patton, BOWLES 74, of Coulterville, died 97, died Wednesday, Oc- It is with sad hearts Thursday, October 25, tober 17, 2018 at Mike that we say fare- 2018 at 2:18 p.m. at St. Conley Hospice House well to David “Dave” Elizabeth’s Hospital in in Clermont, Florida. Meriweather Bowles, O’Fallon. He was born August 9, fiercely loved for 75 She was born Febru- 1921 in Tilden to Floyd years. ary 11, 1944 in Centra- and Lena Patton. He was born January lia to Irvin Dale and Roy loved God and 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Edith Margaret Troutt his family. He lived a Pennsylvania to Marie Faught. wonderful blessed life. and Franklin Pauli. On February 20, 1982, God was good to him. Dave lived in Spring- she married William As a teenager, he was field for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Ray Coates at Loyalty a hard worker, starting Springfield High School and earned a bachelor Missionary Baptist Church in Sparta. Bill sur- his own dairy farm, of administration in organizational development vives. and continued to work with a focus on mathematics, economics and Shirley worked as a line operator at Gilster- hard all his life. business management from the University of Mary Lee, a dog groomer and loved working as While working for Peabody Coal Company, haul- Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He also completed asso- a farmer’s wife, helping with daily duties on the ing heavy equipment cross country in a tractor ciate degree in engineering through Springfield farm. She was a member of Loyalty Missionary trailer, he said he felt like he was on vacation Junior College. Baptist Church, where she was very active and while getting paid for it. His most rewarding A man of many talents, Dave worked at the loved working as a janitor and helping with fix- endeavor was building a mobile home park and Secretary of State’s office in Springfield as an IT ing dinners. public laundromat, with which prior to that, he technician for 15 years and a computer program- She enjoyed living in the country on a farm, trav- had no experience. mer at SIU School of Medicine for five. Through- eling, painting, shopping and singing in church. He was a member of First United Methodist out his varied career, he also gained dedicated Her greatest love was her family and spending Church in Clermont, where he dearly loved his experience as a market development and product time with them. pastors and friends at church. Roy belonged to sales manager with Dickey John, a field techni- Shirley is also survived by children Ray (Ann) Masonic Order of Marissa Lodge 881 for more cian at Honeywell and a licensed insurance agent Hill of Montrose, Missouri, Cindy (Tony) Dauge than 60 years, Valley of Southern Illinois Scottish with Lanphier & Webster Insurance, among of Owensboro, Missouri, Joey Favier of Chester, Rite, 32 degree, Meritorious Service Award, Ainad others. He also served in the U.S. Army for eight Tim Coates of West Frankfort, Kendra Hargan of Shrine of East St. Louis. years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Freeburg, Steven Coates of Perryville and Matt He volunteered driving burned children and Dave was a brilliant, loving man, husband, fa- Coates of Shiloh; sisters Linda (Bobby) Mines of their parents from St. Louis Children’s Hospital ther and pawpaw—curious, brave, hard-working, Sparta, Donna “Susie” Giacomo of Lewisburg, Ten- to Shriner’s Burn Center in Ohio. He loved pull- loyal, protective, strong and thoughtful. He was nessee, Debbie (Danny Joe) Kempfer of Evansville ing Sphinx Club floats in parades and did other focused on constant learning while enjoying his and Terri Faught of Steeleville; sister-in-law fundraisers for Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. many interests, such as photography, woodwork- Marilyn Newsome of Charleston, South Carolina, Once he retired and moved to Florida, he won- ing, camping, hiking, cycling, and reading. He 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. dered what took him so long to do so. The warmer was also actively involved in the Boy Scouts of She was preceded in death by her parents, climate allowed him to wear walking shorts year America while his sons participated in the orga- daughter Kimberly Ann Favier, brothers Jerry round, which he loved. nization. In addition, Dave was a member of the Dale and Michael Keith Faught and sisters Bar- While he was able, he loved Disney theme parks Masons for 28 years with St. Paul’s Lodge 500. bara Kay Faught and Dottie Bryant. and traveling in an RV. Roy’s favorite quote was He was a truly remarkable man. Services were held at Loyalty Missionary Baptist “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead He is survived by his wife Glenda (Dresel) Church in Sparta Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:30 where there is no path and leave a trail.” He was Bowles of Springfield, children Nicholas (Mary a.m., with Pastor Tom Foster officiating. Burial always open to change and never let disappoint- Ann) Bowles of Springfield and Anne Bowles was in Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. ments hold him back. (Ben) Schmitt of Rotkreuz, Switzerland, grand- Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville was in Roy is survived by his loving wife Judy; daughter daughter Hailey Bowles, several loving nieces charge of arrangements. Dinah K. Patton, stepdaughter Debbie S. Bach; and nephews. A wealth of 13 extended sons and Memorials may be made to Loyalty Missionary grandhildren Roger B. Patton II, Kim Adams, special friends Glenn and Sue Vosberg and Monty Baptist Church Building Fund. Robert Lanasky, D. Lyle Miller and Ann E. Allen; and Becky Weber continue to honor him, as well. Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. step-grandchildren Jeaniffer M. Tanner, Cole A. He was preceded in death by son Aaron Bowles, Rieckenberg and Erin S. Carman-Sweeney; great- parents and brother Frank Pauli. DARLENE HOCKING grandchildren Cody, Jared and Ethan Adams, Jes- Graveside memorial services will be held at Darlene Woodside Engle Hocking died at her sica and Steven Lanasky, Charlotte and Harrison 1 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Paradise Houston home Friday, October 19, 2018. Miller and Avery Allen; great-step-grandchildren Cemetery in Steeleville, with Minister Deb Rath- She was born December 8, 1933 in Pinkneyville to ert officiating. Makayla R. Calhoun and Mason A. Tanner. Avie and Viola (Huff) Woodside. Roy was preceeded in death by his parents, Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville is in charge Darlene met Jerry Engle while they were students of arrangements. brother David R. (D.R.) Patton, sons Robert J. at SIU, and they were married in 1953. and Roger B. Patton, granddaughter Susanne E. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals She was devoted to her profession as an elemen- for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO Patton, stepdaughter Julie A. Carman and step- tary school teacher and taught for 25 years in the granddaughter, Courtney D. Rieckenberg. 63110. Harvard, Illinois public school system. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, November Jerry and Darlene had three children, Jeri Settles 2, 2018 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. of McHenry, Illinois, Richard Engle of Chicago and Services will immediately follow. Burial will be ELIZABETH POWELL Dan (Debby Getty) Engle of Houston, all of whom in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Elizabeth “Betty” Powell, 90, of Percy, died at her survive. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Shriners home at 3:58 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018. After Jerry died in 1995, Darlene was a widow for Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, She was born March 7, 1928 to Edgar L. and Janie 10 years until her marriage to Dean Hocking, who MO 63110. A. Armstrong Stevenson. passed away in 2010. She married William K. Powell February 12, 1990 Darlene was an avid lover of nature and could in Denmark, Illinois. He survives. name any plant in anyone’s backyard. She was al- DARLENE G. GERLACH Elizabeth retired after working 38 years with ways curious about living things and enjoyed travel- Darlene G. Gerlach, Aeronautical Radio in airline communications. She ing the world. She was a voracious reader. Darlene 85, of Sparta, died Sun- was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church had a passion for the beach and resided for nearly day, October 28, 2018 in Percy. 30 years in New Smyrna Beach, Florida following at 6:08 a.m. at Sparta She is also survived by sons sons Harold R. Pow- her retirement. She was always socially active and Community Hospital. ell of Grayslake, Illinois, Robert L. Powell of St. made many friends everywhere she lived, including She was born April Charles, Illinois and Raymond S. Powell of South during the past year at her new home in Houston. 30, 1933 in Sparta to Elgin, Illinois, brother Jimmie L. Stevenson of Ava, Her cheerful demeanor, positive attitude and kind Floyd Arden and Min- five grandchildren, nieces Janie Juhl of Percy, personality will be missed by many. nie Carolyn Beisner Patricia Ehlers of Campbell Hill, Cynthia Willis of Other survivors include Darlene’s sister Mari- Zeidler. Eldee, Canada and nephew Richard Stevenson of lyn Reville of Cincinnati, niece Lynnette Reville She married Oscar T. Campbell Hill. of South Hill, Virginia (who considered Darlene Gerlach June 19, 1954 She was preceded in death by her parents, infant her second mom), granddaughter Ceci Settles in Sparta. He preceded brother Merle Stevenson and sister-in-law Shirley and grandson Patrick Engle, both of Chicago and her in death March 23, Stevenson. grandnephews Christopher and Jared Hagerty 2011. Services were held at Pyatt Funeral Home in (Lynette’s sons) of Florida. She is also survived by Darlene worked as Pinckneyville Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 1 p.m., Igor Gonzales, who stayed in close contact with manager of the fabric department at Walmart. with Pastor Jim Tinzmann officiating. Burial was her throughout her life after living in her family’s She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Galum Presbyterian Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Harvard home for a year in 1972-73 as an exchange in Sparta, where she had been actively involved Memorials may be made to Galum Presbyterian student from Cuzco, Peru. Darlene thought of him throughout her life. She taught Sunday school for Cemetery or Wesley United Methodist Church. as her third son. over 25 years, served as Sunday school superin- Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Darlene was also preceded in death by grand- tendent and worked during Vacation Bible School. daughter Lauren Engle, nephew Christopher Darlene was a fantastic seamstress, making ALFRED J. Reville and grandnephews Matthew and Sawyer clothes for her children, as well as sewing cur- DEGENER Hagerty. tains and various other things. She loved dogs, A memorial was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October cats, bird watching and spending time outdoors Alfred J. “Sparky” 27, 2018 in the chapel at Parkway Place Retirement and in the ocean. She served as a Girl Scout leader Degener, 93, of Sparta, Home in Houston, where Darlene lived. A celebra- and loved to travel and camp. She especially loved died Wednesday, Oc- tion in New Smyrna Beach is planned in the near square, round and ballroom dancing with her tober 24, 2018 at the future. husband. Randolph County Care Since Darlene was a survivor of breast cancer, She is survived by daughters Stephanie D. (Jon) Center in Sparta. memorials may be made by mail at Breast Cancer Boehning of O’Fallon and Stacie D. (Mark) Baue of Sparky was an engi- Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite Coulterville; son Stephan O. (Debra Terrell) Ger- neer and retired from 609, New York, NY 10036 or online at give.bcrf.org lach of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, sister Pat the Missouri Pacific or memorials may be made to Veterans R&R, 605 (Melvin) Kane of Sparta; grandchildren Richard, Railroad. He was a South Bull Valley Road, Bull Valley, IL 60098. Rebecca and Elizabeth Boehning, Brittany and member of First Unit- Brady Baue, Ryan Terrell and Jeffrey, Leann, ed Methodist Church Jamie, Aaron and Hannah Gerlach, nieces and of Sparta. MELVIN GARNISS nephews. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Alfred was Melvin Garniss, 74, of She was also preceded in death by her parents a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Chester, died at his resi- and sister Carolyn Bieri. He was born January 30, 1925 in Affton, Mis- dence at 8:56 a.m. Satur- Graveside services were held at Caledonia Cem- souri to Alfred and Tillie Diechmann Degener. day, October 27, 2018. etery in Sparta Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at noon, Sparky married Martha Ann Burns January 18, He was born June 14, with Rev. Timothy Sims officiating. 1947 in Jennings, Missouri. She preceded him in 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville was in death September 4, 2005. Michigan to Melvin Egg- charge of arrangements. He is survived by his children Dennis (Penny) ley and Agnes Hamilton Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Degener of Randle, Washington, Tim (LaDonna) Garnis. Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Degener of Rogers, Arkansas and Debbie (Na- He married Ruth Kopp than Frye) Degener of Troutdale, Oregon, seven March 2, 1974 in Chester. grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She survives. Alfred was also preceded in death by his parents Melvin worked as a and brother Donald Degener. security therapy aide at Services were held at First United Methodist Chester Mental Health Center for 27 years. FALL SPECIAL Church in Sparta Saturday, October 27, 2018 at He enjoyed fishing and building model airplanes. 10 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Haley officiating. Burial Melvin is also survived by children Raymond 10% Off Or was in Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. (Wendy) Garniss of Sault Ste. Marie, Brian (Erica) Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa was Garniss of Defiance, Missouri and Mark (Rachel) A Free Vase in charge of arrangements. Garniss of Chester, sister Lori Wieringen of Alpine, Memorials may be made to First United Method- Michigan, brothers John Garniss of Sault Marie ist Church in Sparta. and Russell (Sandy) Garniss of Green Bay, Wiscon- RANDOLPH Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. sin, grandchildren Ben Grah and Gage and Kayla Garniss, nieces and nephews. MONUMENT VERA J. WHITESIDE He was preceded in death by his parents and Vera J. Whiteside, 79, of Red Bud, died at her daughter Angela Etta Garniss. WORKS home at 9:56 a.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October It was her wish to be cremated. A private burial 30, 2018 at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, Serving Families Since 1900 with Rev. Dennis Scoville officiating. Burial was in was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Allison Deterding-Rainey, Manager St. Louis. Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud was in Memorials may be made to Chester Senior Center or donor’s choice. 701 W. Broadway • Steeleville • 965-3333 charge of arrangements. Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-Noon Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 23

BETTY REES JEWELL MADGELINE GLORIA J. MOORE Betty Rees, 85, of RUBACH Gloria J. Moore, 73, of Collinsville, formerly Jewell Madgeline Ru- Steeleville, died at 8:06 of Coulterville, died bach, 94, of Campbell a.m. Monday, October Wednesday, October 24, Hill, died at her home at 29, 2018 at Memorial 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at the 8:19 a.m. Friday, October Hospital in Chester. Randolph County Care 26, 2018. Gloria was born Octo- Center in Sparta. She was born July 9, ber 13, 1945 in Calgary, She was born Febru- 1924 in Obion County, Canada to Howard L. ary 16, 1933 in Swan- Tennessee to James Al- and Helen Bohay Pugh. wick to John and Le- len and Mildred D. Cross She married Everett nora Harrell Rednour. Rogers. Moore June 5, 1965 in Betty married Ew- She married Homer H. Cutler and they shared art Malott, and to this Rubach April 17, 1947 53 years of marriage. He survives. union was born two in St. Louis, and they She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran sons, Rick and Ray- shared 64 years of mar- Church, in Steeleville, was active with the Steel- mond. Later she married Bernard Rees and to this riage before he preceded her in death January eville Area Library and St. Mark’s Lutheran union was born a daughter Debbie and a son John. 10, 2012. School Library for several years. She worked as a cook at several local restaurants Jewell was a homemaker. She was a member Gloria also worked as a beautician for several and had also owned the 313 Tavern in Pinck- of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steeleville, life years in the Cutler -Steeleville area. neyville. Betty was an excellent pie baker and member of Kaskaskia VFW Auxiliary Post 3553 Gloria is also survived by children Monica Heob, always loved baking them. in Chester and BBK American Legion Auxiliary of St. Mary, Missouri and Mary Moore of Steel- She is survived by children Rick Malott of Coul- Post 480 in Steeleville. eville, grandchildren Bethany Moore, Samantha terville, Debbie (Jim) Brandon of Collinsville and Jewell is survived by son Phillip (Judy) Rubach Stipe, and Logan Smith and great- grandchildren John (Carla) Rees of Coulterville, several grand- of Union, Missouri, daughters Sheila (George) Tal- Cobe Moore and Khloe Hiter. children and great-grandchildren. ley of Southern Pines, North Carolina and Emma Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her par- She was also preceded in death by her parents, (Don) Ritter of Steeleville, seven grandchildren ents. son Raymond Malott and many siblings. and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 A private family service is planned for a later She was also preceded in death by her parents, at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville from 5 date. brothers James Cletus and Lowell H. Rogers and to 8 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ser- Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville is in charge sisters Estella Everett and Thelma Christine vices will follow with Rev. William F. Engfehr III of arrangements. Rogers. officiating. Burial will be in the Cutler cemetery. Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October Memorials may be made to the college fund for 31, 2018 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steel- the great-grandchildren Cobie and Khloe. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. ALICE J. KAISER eville, with Rev. William F. Engfehr III officiating. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville. Alice J. Kaiser, 88, of Wilson’s Funeral Home in Steeleville was in MAURICE Evansville, died at 5:40 charge of arrangements. GASTON JR. a.m. Thursday, October Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Maurice Gaston Jr, 76, of Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, 25, 2018 at Memorial Church. died at 3:46 a.m. Sunday October 28, 2018 at Barnes- Hospital in Chester. Sign the guest book at wilsonsfuneralhome.net. Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Novem- He was born December 12, 1941 in Harrisburg to ber 2, 1929 in Chester Maurice and Aline Lind Gaston Sr. to Henry and Veronica LAMARR DAVIS In September of 1997 he married Deborah Borum. Gross Lauterjung. She survives. Alice married Ray- Lamarr Davis was the He was a retired coal miner and a Marine veteran mond M. Kaiser Octo- first twins born to Hen- of the Vietnam War serving from 1965 to 1968. ber 15, 1949 at St. Mary ry and Hannah Mae Da- Maurice was a member of the UMWA and enjoyed Catholic Church in vis Sr. February 21, 1945 fishing and being on the river. He also enjoyed his Chester. He preceded in Sturgis, Mississippi. retirement spending time gardening, doing yard her in death March 8, 2006. He attended Sparta work and collecting records. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Boni- High School where he He is also survived by sons Chad Gaston of St. face Catholic Church in Evansville, Altar Sodality played football and Louis, Aaron (Sarah) Gaston of St. Louis, Matthew and Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary. ran track. After high (Nathyn) Hardy of Anaheim, California and Nicho- Alice is survived by children Mitchell (Leora) school, Lamarr moved las (Elizabeth) Hardy of Oaktown, Indiana grand- Kaiser of Racine, Wisconsin, Mark (Debra) Kaiser to Chicago where he children Arlo Gaston of St. Louis, Cejay Hardy of of Morrison, Illinois and Gina (Ron) Bleem of Ellis was employed as a con- Princeton, Indiana, Destin Hardy of Oaktown, In- Grove, brother Marvin (Maggie) Lauterjung of struction worker for diana, Ayla Alchin and Declan Alchin of Oaktown. Gold Canyon, Arizona, grandchildren Michael, many years. He also He was preceded in death by his parents and an Janelle, Daniel, Amber and Aaron, great-grand- worked for Gilster- aunt and uncle Wayne and Helen Lind. children Noah and Dawson, sisters-in-law Helen Mary Lee in Chester where he later retired. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday No- (Arlin) Winkelman of Red Bud and Rosemary Kai- Lamarr was a very strong and determined per- vember 1, 2018 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harris- ser of Manhattan, Kansas, brother-in-law Ralph son. After retiring, he was faced with various burg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the cha- Hanebutt of Springfield, nieces and nephews. challenging handicaps, yet he kept his indepen- pel. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery with She was also preceded in death by her parents, dence. He kept a positive attitude and continued military rites by the VFW, Harrisburg American sister Erline Hanebutt, sister-in-law Elenora his earthly journey. Legion and the Marine Honor Guard. Wright and brothers-in-law Urban Kaiser and On Sunday, October 14, 2018 God call Lemarr Memorials may be made to the Humane Society Jake Wright. to rest. of Southern Illinois in Murphysboro. Envelopes will Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, He is survived by sister Willie Ann Littlepage of be available at the funeral home. 2018 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Sparta, brothers N.R. Davis of Sparta and John Sign the guest book at reedfuneralchapel.com. with Father Larry Lemay officiating. Burial was Leon Davis of Benton Harbor, Michigan, nieces and nephews. in the church cemetery. JUDITH M. KILPATRICK-OLDHAM Pechacek Funeral Home in Evansville was in He was preceded in death by his parents and charge of arrangements. brothers Henry Davis Jr. and James Turnipseed. Judith M. Kilpatrick-Oldham, 76, of Ava, died at Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic It was his wish to be cremated. 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Herrin Cemetery Fund or family wishes. Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oc- Hospital. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. tober 27, 2018 at First Freewill Baptist Church Arrangements are pending at the Wilson’s Fu- in Sparta with Rev. Henry Goodwin officiating. neral Home in Ava.

DONALD D. WALTEMATE Donald D. Waltemate, 85, of Chester, died at his residence at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018. He was born March 18, 1933 in Chester to Rudolph and Amanda Jones Waltemate. Wednesday, Nov. 7 | 10:00am-3:30pm He married Evadine Thursday, Nov. 8 & Friday, Nov. 9 | 10:00am-6pm Walker December 28, Saturday, Nov. 10 | 10:00am-3:00pm 1963 in Chester. She preceded him in death De- cember 14, 2014. Donald worked for 38 years as an auto repair- man for McConkey Cowell Auto Sales in Chester. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Chester and American Legion Post 487 in Chester. TThhee Donald was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by children Cheryl (James) Stall- man and Tracy (Kevin) Woods, all of Chester, CChhooiiccee grandchildren Jason and Dylan Stallman and Zachary and Mathew Woods, nieces and nephews. Donald was also preceded in death by his parents and brother Rudolph Waltemate. Visitation is Satuday, November 3, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester. For Randolph County! Services will follow, with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery • Established a Real Estate pre-payment program in Chester. collecting over $224,000 in 2018. Memorials may be made to Puppy Rescue 911 or • Added online payment option for Real Estate taxes. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sign the guest book at wpfh.net. • Worked with board of commissioners with GIS mapping system to include tax information and LINDA LOU PETOT parcel numbers. Linda Lou, nee Fruth, • Operated the office under budget all four years. Petot, 68, of Marissa, died Monday, October 29, 2018 • Returned over $20,000 to general fund in at Saint Louis University operating savings. Hospital. She was born November • Staffed with three employees where my 9, 1949 in Belleville to Cal- predecessors operated with five. vin W. and Delow Wallace Fruth. • Installed ATM in courthouse for convenience. Linda graduated from Marissa High School in • Added an additional tax payment counter to cut 1967. She worked at West- down wait time. ern Auto while in high school, was a florist and owner of Linda’s Floral Creations in Marissa. She was also 2017 Leader Among Us award recipient by Southern in retail sales. She is survived by son Benjamin W. (Jessica) Illinois Business Journal, Sparta Rotary President, & Petot of Collinsville, father of Marissa, sister Lois Randolph Society Board Member/Treasurer J. Waeltz of New Athens, brother Craig Fruth of Marissa, nephews Jake and Zach Fruth, Alice Waeltz and Cylde Fruth as well as several cousins and their Re-Elect families and a very special friend who was like a daughter to her Melissa Hook of Marissa. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother-in- law Robert Waeltz, grandparents, uncles and aunts. JUSTIN JEFFERS Visitation is at Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services will follow with Darryl Roosevelt and Jeremy Drake officiating. Burial will be in the -Randolph County Treasurer- Biddleborn Cemetery. Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Biddleborn Cemetery EFFICIENT - HONEST - PROVEN Association or to the family. Sign the guest book at heilschuessler.com. Paid for by Friends of Justin Jeffers PAGE 24 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Winter Rendezvous Fort de Chartres They’ll trade goods Coureurs des Bois de State Historic Site will and buy supplies, and Fort de Chartres and is host the Winter Ren- some will take part in sponsored by Les Amis dezvous this Saturday a shooting contest that du Fort de Chartres. and Sunday, November requires them to walk Rendezvous hours 3 and 4. through the woods and are November 3 from 10 Much like the sum- fire flintlocks at pop- a.m. to 5 p.m., and No- mer event, re-enactors up targets. vember 4 from 10 to 3. will portray soldiers, The event is free and For site information, trappers, traders and open to the public. call 284-7239 or 859- Native Americans. It is hosted by Les 3741.

Uptown Fitness to open soon Uptown Fitness, located at the corner of Broadway and St. Louis streets in Sparta, will open Saturday, November 3 at 9 a.m. The gym will be open 24 hours a day for those who have memberships. It will be staffed by a certified trainer and equipped with showers and motion lights. Owners Brad Coleman and Tony Lochhead, also owners of the barber shop Uptown Barbers in Chester, said they spared no expense in renovating the building, and they have plans to expand its services in the future. Photos submitted

How ‘bout them taters A few weeks ago, we took this picture of an abnormally large sweet potato. It’s not clear whether or not this is the largest one grown in Randolph County this season, but it has to be close. This potato was grown by Scott Walter of rural Walsh in his home garden. The potato weighs five and a half pounds. It is shown atop a five gallon bucket, next to an average sized sweet potato from the same garden. Walter grows his sweet potatoes in horse manure. He said he has lived on this property for about 15 years. He grows different things every year just to see if he can. He said he also grew pumpkins this year. SPECIMEN BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION Solid local news coverage NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Josh Gross, Perry County Clerk & Recorder you need to know. PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Local owners who have a STATE CONGRESSIONAL FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (Vote for one) TWELFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT stake in this area. (Vote for one) (BRUCE RAUNER REPUBLICAN (EVELYN SANGUINETTI MIKE BOST REPUBLICAN The County Journal BRENDAN KELLY DEMOCRATIC (JB PRITZKER RANDY AUXIER GREEN (JULIANA STRATTON DEMOCRATIC 497-8272 REPRESENTATIVE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GRAYSON KASH JACKSON ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE Formerly known as BENJAMIN ADAM WINDERWEEDLE DISTRICT until name changed on Aug 29, 2017 (Vote for one) (SANJEEV MOHIP LIBERTARIAN

(WILLIAM "SAM" McCANN TERRI BRYANT REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE (AARON MERREIGHN MARSHA GRIFFIN DEMOCRATIC FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Write-in ______ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE ______DISTRICT (Vote for one)

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DAVID FRIESS REPUBLICAN (Vote for one) JERRY COSTELLO II DEMOCRATIC ERIKA HAROLD REPUBLICAN COUNTY KWAME RAOUL DEMOCRATIC FOR COUNTY CLERK BUBBA HARSY LIBERTARIAN (Vote for one) FOR SECRETARY OF STATE No Candidate REPUBLICAN (Vote for one) JOSH GROSS DEMOCRATIC JASON HELLAND REPUBLICAN No Candidate GREEN JESSE WHITE DEMOCRATIC FOR COUNTY TREASURER STEVE DUTNER LIBERTARIAN (Vote for one) FOR COMPTROLLER MARY JANE CRAFT REPUBLICAN (Vote for one) BETH LIPE DEMOCRATIC DARLENE SENGER REPUBLICAN No Candidate GREEN SUSANA A. MENDOZA DEMOCRATIC FOR SHERIFF CLAIRE BALL LIBERTARIAN (Vote for one) FOR TREASURER STEVE BAREIS REPUBLICAN (Vote for one) JEREMY GOTHARD DEMOCRATIC JIM DODGE REPUBLICAN No Candidate GREEN MICHAEL W. FRERICHS DEMOCRATIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGION MICHAEL LEHENEY LIBERTARIAN FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (ALEXANDER, JACKSON, PERRY, PULASKI AND UNION COUNTIES) (Vote for one)

No Candidate REPUBLICAN CHERYL R. GRAFF DEMOCRATIC

EDUCATIONAL SERVICEFRONT Car REGIONd 1 RptPct 10-10 "001-BEAUCOUP" FOR PROOF ONLYBALLOT 09/21/18 FOR 14 JUDICIAL:42:24 CANDIDATES SEEKING RETENTION IN OFFICE FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS "Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this (MONROE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES) ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole (Vote for one) question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office."

KELTON DAVIS REPUBLICAN CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE No Candidate DEMOCRATIC CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE COUNTY COMMISSION SHALL FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER ZINA R. CRUSE (Vote for one) be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ROBERT (BOBBY) KELLY REPUBLICAN TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT? RYAN R. UHE DEMOCRATIC YES No Candidate GREEN NO JUDICIAL SHALL DANIEL J. EMGE FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT be retained in office as FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Richard P. Goldenhersh) TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT? (Vote for one)

DAVID K. OVERSTREET REPUBLICAN YES KEVIN T. HOERNER DEMOCRATIC NO FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SHALL TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ANDREW J. GLEESON (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Jan V. Fiss) be retained in office as (Vote for one) JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

KATHERINE RUOCCO REPUBLICAN HEINZ RUDOLF DEMOCRATIC YES FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NO TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Vincent J. Lopinot) (Vote for one)

PAUL J. EVANS REPUBLICAN JOHN J. O'GARA DEMOCRATIC

BACK Card 1 RptPct 10-10 "001-BEAUCOUP" FOR PROOF ONLY 09/21/18 14:42:24 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 25 society be turned around just James Howard Ledbet- Legion Post 1172, 1001 by using a different ter and Alice Kaiser. Booster St., Evansville adjective. The words A GoFundMe page has 62242 or drop it off at Sparta senior site Evansville might be similar but been set up to assist the Legion before 6 mean something else. Jesse Walter’s medical p.m. that day. However, News What happens to bills. For more info con- if you wait till tourna- activities, menu By Eloise Kueker all those signs after tact Jenna Schilling. ment day, there may 449-2043 an election? Are they Once again St. Boni- not be a space for your Activities half. tossed in the trash? I face Catholic Church is team. November 5-9 TUESDAY: Ham/beans, Here we go again can assure you that the collecting winter acces- The EAC Eagles bas- MONDAY: Exercise at roasted potatoes, slaw, with the time change. mailings are tossed in sories for needy young- ketball team will host 10. Bonnie’s card club at mixed fruit, corn bread. My body will be messed the trash. Just ask my sters in the community. Prairie Trinity next 12:15. Bingo w/Tammy WEDNESDAY: Vegeta- up for several weeks. It trash man. How much New hats, scarves and Monday, Oakdale Tues- at 12:30. ble beef soup, cheese doesn’t make any dif- space is this taking in gloves can be put into day and St. Mark’s TUESDAY: Land of Lin- salad, jello. ference which way it landfills? Every day we the basket in the back Steeleville Thursday. coln at 9. Music w/Carla THURSDAY: Spaghetti, changes, it still takes get the same ones in the of church. If you cannot Evansville Enterprise at 10:30. carrots, salad, pudding. me several weeks to get mail, sometimes two or shop, monetary dona- November 17, 1939 WEDNESDAY: Scribble FRIDAY: Rib sandwich, in the groove. three of the same thing. tions will be accepted, Donald Thefeld was drawings at 9. Exercise au gratin potatoes, One thing I will be And then there are and the committee will the spelling bee winner at 10. Vitas at 12:30. green beans, angel glad for is that the the phone calls. I exer- shop for you. Just place in District 85. Grief & loss black lung food cake. election will be over. I cise my right to vote, your donation in the Mr. and Mrs. Gottlob at 1. Prices: Seniors $4, still think if everyone but I am not going to collection basket in an Kocher celebrated their THURSDAY: Chorus at others and carry-outs running for an office tell you how I vote. envelope marked hats, 50th wedding anniver- 10:15. Chorus leaves for $6, home-delivered would quit spending There is this thing in scarves and gloves. sary in the Evansville Cedarhurst at 1:45. $4.25. money on all those the U.S. called a secret All donations will be High School gym. FRIDAY: Exercise at Hours: Monday- signs, ads (especially ballot. That’s why we taken to EAC Novem- Fire broke out in the 10. Veterans Day din- Thursday 8-3, Friday the negative ones) and get to go into our own ber 26. attic of the St. Boniface ner. Bingo w/Sharon at 8-2. Meal hours 11:30- mailings and take that little space and mark The Sons of American parsonage. 12:30. Pizza party at 5. noon. money and do some the ballot. Legion Cornhole Tour- In this edition, there Menu Clothing store: 9-3. good with it, our coun- Happy birthday to Ha- nament will be held at was a picture of Jean- MONDAY: Beef mac w/ For more informa- try would be better off. zel Hess and Maddie the Evansville Legion nette and Jeanelle tomatoes, beets, peach tion, call 443-4020. I really hate the nega- Schulein. November 21 at 7 p.m. Heck, 1-year-old twin tive ads. Tell what you Happy anniversary to First prize is $500, sec- daughters of Mr. and are going to do, and Tony and Amy Bauer ond place $250. Mrs. Bernard Heck. quit digging up dirt and Wayne and Connie It will be limited to Mrs. Ted Knigge was on the other candidate. Tripp. 30 teams. Preregister given a stork shower. S’ville senior site Mainly because any We extend our sym- by sending your $40 The hostess was Mrs. little bit of gossip can pathy to the families of per team to American Elmer Kueker. activities, menu away last Thursday. On Saturday we bought Activities lina beans, pears, angel Wednesday evening, pumpkins and painted November 5-9 food/pudding dessert. Coulterville David and I, along with them for Halloween. MONDAY: Bingo at 10. TUESDAY: Casey’s and Swanwick Terie Brewer, Matthew, Kenny Adkins was TUESDAY: Wii practice pizza, romaine salad, Nicole, Elodie and Dax- recognized for five at 10. mixed fruit. ton Stewart, celebrated years of membership WEDNESDAY: Bingo WEDNESDAY: BBQ ByNews Diana Cole Daxton’s 2nd birthday to the Coulterville UMC. at 10. Senior advisory pork sandwich, fries, 758-2880 at Lollie’s in Sparta. Kenny was at the 96th board at noon. slaw, peaches. Happy birthday, Dax- annual Pinckneyville THURSDAY: Drive Alive THURSDAY: Cod fish, Condolences to the ton. Mardi Gras Car Show from 8:30 to noon at sweet potato fries, families of Dale Knope, Elodie and Daxton with his 2017 Chevy Ca- firehouse. Plan D con- stewed tomatoes, or- who passed away spent the night with maro SS Convertible in sults from 9 to 4. anges, bread pudding. DeMond last week and Shir- David and me Friday Class 8. It won a beauti- FRIDAY: Veterans eat FRIDAY: Chicken fried Daniel and Brittany ley Coates who passed and Saturday night. ful plaque in the top 10. free. Bring a vet. Mem- steak, mashed pota- DeMond of Sparta are orabilia to share. Card toes, corn, green beans, the parents of a son. club at 12:30. Drive applesauce. Turner Wayne De- Alive from 8:30 to 12:30. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 Mond was born at 1:22 Chester senior citizen center Menu p.m. Monday-Friday. a.m. Tuesday, August Activities THURSDAY: Quilting tatoes, milk gravy, MONDAY: Breaded Call 965-3134 extension 21, 2018. He weighed 9 at 8:30. California blend veg- chicken sandwich, 5 by 9:30 a.m. to make pounds 6 ounces and November 5-9 FRIDAY: Bingo at 10. etables, mandarin or- macaroni/cheese, Caro- a reservation. was 22 inches long. MONDAY: Senior day Maternal grandpar- out. Lunch at Lisa’s anges/pineapple. ents are Kathy Boston in Prairie du Rocher. Menu FRIDAY: Ham/beans, TUESDAY: Taco salad, of Sparta and the late Leave at 11:30. corn bread, carrots, • • fruit pie. Olon Boston. TUESDAY: Country slaw, fruit. St. Mary’s •Antique Mall WEDNESDAY: Philly Paternal grandpar- Rhythm Aces Band at Prices at center $4, 10. cheese steak sandwich, • • ents are Roger and Ce- home-delivered $4.25. WEDNESDAY: Bingo roasted potatoes, green • cilia DeMond of Evans- beans, peach crisp. Lunch is served at Over 450 Display Booths ville. at 10. Nutrition educa- THURSDAY: Fried 11:30. Call 826-5108 by 9 Turner joins a sister tion at 11. Nickel bingo chicken, whipped po- to make a reservation. & 225 Showcases Finley. after lunch. Antiques - Home Decor - More Booth Space Available 777 Seventh St. • St. Mary, MO • 573-543-2800 Perry County Gold Plate Open 7 Days A Week • 10am-6pm Activities Menu peas, fruit. www.missouriantiquemalls.com November 5-9 MONDAY: Salisbury FRIDAY: Fish, hush MONDAY: Current steak, mashed potatoes, puppies, stewed toma- events & trivia at 9:30. gravy, corn, pudding. toes, macaroni, fruit. Nickel bingo at 10:15. TUESDAY: Chicken Menus and activities TUESDAY: Trivia & pot pie, tossed salad, could change without reminiscing at 9:30. cottage cheese, apple- notice. Trivia at 10. Prize bingo sauce, brownie. Suggested donation: GIFTS at 10:30. WEDNESDAY: Beef $3.50 for 60 and over, For Everyone WEDNESDAY: Hallow- tips, egg noodles, Ori- $5.50 under 60. Meal In Your Life een party. Nickel bingo ental vegetables, hot sites and home-deliv- at 10:15. roll, cake. ered meals: Du Quoin, Collectibles Jeffers THURSDAY: Gospel THURSDAY: Spaghet- Cutler and Willisville. Douglas and Kristina singer David Isom at 10. ti, salad, garlic bread, Call 542-3511 by 8 a.m. Home Decor Jeffers of Steeleville FRIDAY: Current to make a reservation. Wreaths • Garlands are the parents of a events, trivia and daughter. games at 9:30. Trico High School’s History Purses • Jewelry Jamie Ann Kristine Club will be sponsoring a Much More Jeffers was born Sun- day, September 15, “We’re more than just a pharmacy” 2018 at Memorial Hos- pital in Carbondale. Randolph She weighed 7 pounds 3.6 ounces and was 20 marriage CELEBRATION inches long. KEIL Maternal grandpar- Friday, Nov. 9 ents are Roger and licenses 2:00PM Pharmacy & Gifts Karen Heape of Pinck- Trico High School 1375 S. Main neyville. issued Gymnasium Red Bud • 282-2870 Paternal grandpar- Boyd R. Miles, Ches- The celebration will include a ents are Jim and Nancy presentation of the colors, Jeffers of Steeleville. ter, Lenzi N. Yankey, musical stylings of Trico Jamie Ann joins sis- Ellis Grove Performing Arts, a special guest ters Ella and Zelda. Thomas Lee Klaus- speaker & refreshments ing III, Jennifer Leigh Frederking, both of This event is open to the public & the area’s veterans along with Steeleville their families are invited to attend Divorce Justin D. Salger, Vic- Amy M. Young, pe- toria J. Krack, both of titioner, Matthew D. Evansville Young. Dissolution of Dyllon E. Poe, Madi- marriage was granted son M. McManus, both October 17, 2018. of Ellis Grove

Eddie Kutz 573-513-6622 www.kkguttering.com PAGE 26 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 coming events   MULTIPLE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT Thur., November 8th at 5pm Held at St. Clair County Event Center 1550 E State Route 15, Belleville, IL 62221 Antiques; Casual & Fine Furniture; Coins; Collectibles; Kitchen & Household Items; Glassware; Jewelry; Silver; Art; Sports Memorabilia; Vintage Toys; Appliances; Tools; Lawn & Garden Equipment Vehicles and So Much More. Consign items on Wed., Nov 7th, 12:00-5:00PM. Check us out on facebook.com or auctionzip.com. ADAM’S AUCTION

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Marissa Shooting Team Meat Shoot Sunday, Nov. 4 Noon - 4pm Food Pour House Bar & Grill Available Rte. 4/Rte. 13 • Marissa PUBLIC NOTICE - GENERAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING DATES Still Targets • Pot Shots Public notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article 19A of Raffles • 50/50 the Election Code, that Early Voting in Randolph County will be conducted on the following dates at the Randolph More Info Call Judy (618) 444-3229 County Courthouse, Chester, Illinois prior to the November 6, 2018 General Election. DATES Thursday, September 27 – Friday, September 28 Queen Of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, October 1 – Friday, October 5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • 9:30am 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 501 Pulcher Place, East Carondelet Hearts Tuesday, October 9 – Friday, October 12 FARMLAND REAL ESTATE, TRUCKS, $ 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. TRACTORS, TOOLS, TRAILERS, BOAT, Last Tickets Sold At 7pm 1.00/Ticket Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19 GUNS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. HOUSEHOLD, & TOYS Progressive Monday, October 22 – Friday, October 26 57.43 Acres of vacant farmland with approximately 57 acres being tilled. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. OWNER: DennIs (MIchael) Pulcher Estate Jackpot Monday, October 29 – Friday, November 2 Website: vossauctions.com 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Action Auction Associates $ Saturday, November 3 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 804,466 Monday, November 5 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704 DRawING THURSdaY, NOV. 1 At 8PM Pat Laramore Randolph County Clerk 618-826-5000 - 191 - 50/50 Drawings - No Outside Food & Beverages Brought In!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 10:30am Come Early & Enjoy The Food 19270 Highway 3, Jacob SERVING STARTS AT 5:30PM REAL ESTATE (To Be Offered at 11:00 a.m.): 11.726 MENU: SLOPPY JOES & TATeR TOTS acres w/Approximately 4.3 acres being tilled, 1,184 Sq. Ft. 3 Brought To You By The Science Club BR Home, 1 Bath, Full Basement, 2,300 Sq. Ft. Metal Pole Building w/1 Side Open, Grain Bin, Small Storage Shed. Must have wristband to enter large hall. Large hall limited TERMS: 10% down day of auction, remainder at closing. Taxes prorated to day of closing. Closing in approximately 30 days. Any to 400 occupants. Must be 21 or older to enter Legion. statements made day of auction have precedence over any prior pro- moted information. Live Video Poker & Slots MOTORCYCLE - DUCK CALLS American Legion HOUSEHOLD - LAWNMOWER B.B.K. Post 480 OWNER: KeVIn DaIley Estate 303 S. Chester • Steeleville • 965-3362 Website: vossauctions.com Action Auction Associates Wayne Voss Mark Voss Tim Voss BETTY EGGEMEYER TRUST (618) 282-2682 / 910-9569 (618) 282-6864 (618) 473-2302 REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Lic. #040.000641 Lic. #040.000410 Lic. #040.000704

Judy Smith Personal Property Sunday, November 4 • 10am Auction 6551 Chester Road, Sparta Saturday, November 3 • 9:00am REAL ESTATE (To Be Offered An Noon): This is a well-cared 1041 Secretary Rd. Pinckneyville for 4-bedroom home on 3 acres w/2 sheds. The home has a Camping and Fishing large living room, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, 2005 Forest River ROO 25’ SS tandem axle camper (large slide full bath on main floor and a 1-car attached garage. Upstairs out, double & queen size beds, bathroom, 3 burner gas stove w/ has a finished bedroom w/plenty of attic space. The basement oven, built-in microwave, stereo, full length awning, lots of extras, has a washer and dryer hookup, shower and sink. 60’x20’ shed no leaks, in great shape), Lowe pontoon boat 20’ 9.9 Evenrude with overhead door on one end, the rest is a lean-to 75’x66’ motor 1996 w/trailer, Paddleboat, Various rods and reels, Oars, large equipment shed. Tackleboxes,Throw net, Water tube, Tent, Minnow buckets, Boat Legal Description: Part of the East Half of the Southeast gas tanks, Trolling motor 44lbs. Thrust, Life jackets, Fish frying Quarter of Sec. 34 Township 5 South Range 6 West on the pans, Battery boxes, Hillbilly golf, Croquet set, Horseshoes Third Pincipal Meridian Randolph County, IL. 3 acres +/-. Tools Terms: 10% down day of auction, remainder due at closing, Quarter Stihl MS170 chainsaw like new, Stihl 028 WB chainsaw, Bo- approx. 30 days. All of 2018 taxes paid by Seller lens 13.5hp lawnmower, Scaffolding, Lawnmower jack, Tiltyard Attorney for Seller: carts, 2hp 125-psi air compressor, Air tank, Wood bowing bits, Binsbacher, Griffithe & Dawson, LLC, Various drill bits, Socket sets, B&D bench grinder, Ext. cords, Mascoutah, IL (618) 566-4300 Electrical hand tools, Bench vise, Shop vac., Open & box end BINS (To be moved within 60 days. Will sell after Real wrenches, Breaker bars, Hose reel, Alum ext. ladders 30’ and 15’, AUCTION Estate): 1 - 30’ Bin w/Spreader, Stir & Heater, 3-24’ Bins W/ Battery charges, Screwdrivers, Live trap, Long handled tools, Gas cans, Pry bars, Many more items not listed Spreader & Heater, 2-18’ Bins Saturday, Nov. 3 Knives HOUSEHOLD: Kenmore Side-By-Side Refrigerator/Freezer, Doors Open Mako w/box, Imperial skinning knife, Barlow Randolph Prep. Maytag Flat Top Electric Stove, Whirlpool Cabrio Washer & 5:00pm Plant 1983 safety knife, Uncle Henry, Frost, Klein tool, Hook bill, Electric Dryer, Chest Freezer, Large Round Front Lighted Curio Peabody safety 1989 3 case knives set, 3 PC. REMINGTON SET, Cabinet, Round Oak Table w/1 Leaf & 4 Roll-A Round Chairs, Auction Starts NEW Haven pocketwatch w/box, Peabody pen and pencil set, Lo- Lane Cedar Chests, Lane File Cabinet, Chest Of Drawers & 6:30pm cal 1148 wristwatch, Straight razor, Various Peabody belt buckles Matching Vanity, Bookcase, Sewing Basket, Lighted Globe, 1980s and others, Tie clips and cuff links and broaches Red Kitchen Stool, Westminster Sterling Silverware Set (12 Furniture Place Setting), Texas Ware Bowl, Green Pyrex Bowl, Lefton Maple twin beds, Wicker chair and lamp tables, Papasan chair, 4’ Bird Collection, Supertone Guitar, Crock Coal Shovel, Chenille folding table, Oak full bed, Bookcase, Patio table and chairs, Futon Bedspread, Retro Dressing Mirror, Yard Bench, Electric bed, Corner shelf, Side-by-side frig, Wooden swing, Park benches, Kitchen Appliances, Sunbeam Mix Master, Bakeware, Pots Chest drawers, Roll-away beds, Weber grills, 2-step ladder, TV & Pans, Dishes & Glassware, Knick Knacks, Bedding, Oreck Open To stands, Lamps, End tables, Drop leaf table and chairs, Chair cush- XL21 Vacuum, Wood Baseball Bats, Croquet Set, Christmas ions, Table & 4 chairs, Bookcases, Metal cabinet Decorations, Canning Jars Public Appliances TOOLS & MISC.: Troy Bilt Leaf Blower TB320BV, Homelite Leaf Electric stove, Chest freezer (small), Upright freezer, Front load Blower, 3 HP Toro Snow Blower, Toro Power Shovel, Craftsman Various Vendors And Crafters washer, Electric dryer, Refrigerator Electric Leaf Blower, Works Battery Leaf Blower, Craftsman $ $ Push Mower, Toro Push Mower, Fertilizer Spreader, Lawn Cart, Bid Paddles - 5 Each • All-In Paddles - 25 Antiques & Collectibles Concrete Flower Pots, Hand Tools, Wooden Stepladders (6’ & Electric stove, Chest freezer (small), Upright freezer, Front load 8’), 24’ Wood Extension Ladder, 2 Bin Sweeps, 2 Horizontal washer, Electric dryer, Refrigerator Floor Augers, Grain Spreader & Blower, Pneumatic Tire LUCKY CARD GAME Household Items Wheelbarrow & More FOR Pfaltzgraff dish set, Pots and pans, Towels and blankets, Kitchen AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: A beautiful, well-cared for home on 3 DESIGNER PURSES appliances, Kitchen utensils, Christmas decor, Tractor seat stools, acres w/sheds and grain storage. This will be a short auction. Many more items not listed Hope to see you, Col. Dale. Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material GIFT CARD RAFFLE Cash or Check w/Photo ID. All Items Sold As It With No Guarantees Check Out Color Photos At www.auctionzip.com, Auctioneer #15510 50/50 DRAWING Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft ~ Lunch Available Owner: Betty F. Eggemeyer Trust, John E. Fruth, Trustee Food Stand Sponsored By 8th Grade Class Auction Conducted By Lehde Auction Service Website: Burmester www.burmesterauction.com St. Mary’s Catholic School Jim Lehde, Auctioneer Addieville, Illinois Illinois Lic. #441.001704 (618) 559-5082 Auction Service Red Bud • (618) 282-3931 835 Swanwick St. ~ Chester www.auctionzip.com, Go To Lehde (ID#23692) Auctioneers: Col. Dale A. Burmester Lic. #440000613 Thank You For Your Continued Support!!! or www.lehdeauctionservice.com Col. 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RAIN OR SHINE GUNS (approx. 20) to sell around NOON: Savage Arms 41 caliber; Mossburg semi-automatic 702 Plinkster; Ted Williams model 100 30-30; Russian military 756 w/ scope; Remington model 41 bolt action 22; Marlin model 989G semi- automatic 22; Springfield model 180 410 single shot shotgun; Ranger model 34A semi-automatic 22; Winchester model 2 bolt action 22; Crossman Air Rifle w/ scope; PISTOLS: British Bulldog 38 Special; Old Hickory 38 Special; American 38 Special; black powder 2-shot pistol w/ rotating barrel; Smith & Wesston 35 caliber automatic pistol; a new Keltec pistol 380 caliber; Bryco Arms model 3B 380 caliber; Guardian 25 automatic; Colt 25 automatic pistol; 22 revolver ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Falstaff cooler; Falstaff clock; treadle sewing machine; copper bucket; copper wash boiler; 3- treadle sewing machine stands; oak washstand; Witte Hardware push plow (like new w/ attachments); large metal ammo box; old shoe lasts; several pieces of Guardian Service; Hamilton Sangoma clock; American Scales Co. Store balance scales (in good condition); about 10 kero- sene lamps; camel back trunk; small trunk; 2- wall crank telephones w/ oak cabinets; 2- apple peelers; peach peeler; upright Victrola w/ cabinet; Singer portable sewing machine w/ cabinet; wind-up clock; #40 glass Dazey churn; pint Dazey churn; copper hand sprayer; 2- 3 gallon crock churns; old Ideal washer hand dasher; 2- old wooden primitive rolling pins; old Foster Bros. large meat cleaver; meat saw; Hires Root Beer sign; old salt & pepper shakers; Carnival glass items; pink & green depression glass; Hopalong Cassidy mugs & cups; blue granite coffee pot; other granite pieces; old bottle capper; 1 gallon glass churn; coffee grinder; wooden kraut cutters; red handle kitchen utensils; flat irons; ice tongs; wooden butter mold & mallets; American kitchen scales; old soda bottles; nutmeg grinder; Griswold iron skillets; #10 chicken fryer; #7&8 skillets; Wagoner #0 skillet; #3 skillet; 5 gallon milk can; Keen Kutter meat grinder in original box; sheep shears; cowbells; oak wash stand; about 10 or 12 block planes (1 wooden); Ever Ready bottle capper; Model T Ford jack; Wagoner Dutch oven; 5 gallon crock jug; small cream can; Keen Kutter display w/ scissors & Friday, Nov. 2 pocket knives; metal cabinet from Washington Candy Co., St. Louis, MO; hames; old Fish Fry 4pm-7pm brush knife; blue swirl pans; other granite pans SHOP TOOLS: Craftsman 3500 watt generator on wheels; Stihl model 29 Farm Now Taking Orders For Thanksgiving Boss chainsaw; lawn mower jack; ATV jack; 750 pound lift table; 3 stack Crafts- Deep Fried Or Baked man roll around toolbox; 2 stack Craftsman roll around toolbox; Tool Lock 2 stack roll around toolbox; Die Hard 200 amp roll around battery charger; large Craftsman metal cabinet; 2- 10 drawer metal storage cabinets; stainless steel table; Forsner ~ Every Wednesday ~ Turkey$ TURKEY (12 lb.-14 lb. Average)...... 35 square hole drilling machine; hand press; dovetail machine; King 16 speed drill press $ Estimated Jackpot For November 7 Dressing (5 lb.)...... 8 & vise; Porta Cable roll around air compressor; Craftsman wooden band saw; Crafts- man radial arm saw; Craftsman 10” table saw; Craftsman & Clarke scroll saws; Delta LAsT TIcKET Thursdays • 5pm-8pm joiner planer; Clarke bench top drill press; Craftsman combination belt & disk sander; SOLD AT 7:15pM Drawing All-You-Can-Eat Craftsman chop saw; Craftsman 12” planer; Craftsman small air compressor; Atlas 7:30pm $ Pizza shaper w/ bits; Craftsman shaper; roll around air compressor; paint guns; material Additional Drawings stand w/ rollers; Porta Cable portable air tank; Cummins pipe threader; 4” biscuit 6:30pm - 8:30pm Buffet And Salad Bar cutter; Dremel tool; new buffer; Ryobi cordless set; wheel barrow; electric heater; Over 159,500 Ways To Win! Adults $8.50 natural gas heater; new Craftsman wrenches & tools (lots still in packages); several Win $60 In Cash Prizes Kids 10 And Under $4.50 bar clamps & lots of other various wood & metal clamps; glasstop round patio table 99¢ Tacos • 75¢ Wings & chairs; 15 gallon ATV sprayer; 2- lawn spreaders; new in-the-wall fold out ironing Givaways, Gun Raffle & Queen Of Hearts Chances board; 12” commercial disk sander; LOT & LOTS of various hand tools (wrenches, Kitchen Open 5pM-8pM sockets, long handle tools, air ratchets & air tools) & items too numerous to mention. Burgers, Grilled Chicken OWNER: LARRY BRICKHAUS Sandwiches, Salads & Wings NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. TERMS: CASH OR APPROVED CHECK Every Thursday • All Day Every tuesday LUNCH PROVIDED ON GROUNDS $150 Beer & Margaritas STARTs AT 6:30pM SALE CONDUCTED BY: Tues., Nov. 6 Lunch Special Wed., Nov. 7 Raffle $ MANCHE AUCTION SERVICE 11am -1pm • Italian Beef IL Bingo Lic. B02445 750 COL. RODNEY MANCHE (573) 547-1818 or (573) 513-1212 SINCE 1982 - “LET OUR EXPERIENCE SELL YOUR NEXT AUCTION!!!” -- HOURS -- Open At 10am Mon.-Thurs. VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.mancheauctionservice.com KaskaskiaPost 3553 VFW or www.auctionzip.com (ID #6476) 939 State St • Chester • 618-826-3411 Open At Noon Fri., Sat. & Sun. PAGE 28 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Pinckneyville Mardi Gras is a success By Travis Lott cars in the car show on Pinckneyville Commu- Winter purchased $10 reached over $33,000 is won the farm category, Decent weather Mulberry Street. This nity Hospital provided worth of tickets for the amazing,” Brammeier and Williamson County brought thousands of is down from years’ a free family attrac- drawing at 2 p.m. The said. Motor Patrol took the people to the Mardi past, but Brammeier tion with inflatables jackpot more than tri- The parade was also a gold for men and wom- Gras celebration in beleieves this was due and refreshments suhc pled from then to 8:30, success, with 13 march- en organizations. Pinckneyville last to the morning’s in- as popcorn and other when his ticket was ing bands and numer- The Lawn Chair Bri- weekend. climate weather. She treats, which was high- drawn. ous floats. gade won adult march- Genevieve Brammeier said the weather didn’t ly popular. Brammeier said she The overall float win- ing groups, Upbeat of the Pinckneyville turn nice until after Lyle Winter of Pinck- was elated by the high ner was Empire Earth Dance Studio in youth Chamber of Commerce registration ended at neyville was the win- jackpot, as this was the and Concrete with the marching groups, 9 said the vendor fair 11. After that, it was all ner of the 50/50 draw- first year that the 50/50 Griswold House float. Mile Baptist in church- had a record turnout, systems go. ing, which totalled amount did not roll Empire also won the es and Triple T in mis- with approximately 150 “It was gorgeous,” $33,038, netting him a over from the previous business and union cat- cellaneous. participating. Brammeier said. cool $16,519. year. egory. Lexie Tourville was There were almost 100 Brammeier said the Brammeier said “The fact that it The Threshermen crowned queen.

Queen Lexie Tourville with 50/50 winner Lyle Winter Empire Concrete’s Griswold float took first place overall in the parade.

Triple T won first place in the miscellaneous category with this Hocus Pocus themed float. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 29 Foundation helps WWI communities program More than $2,280 time of visiting the This Veterans Day raised during the Bi- shelter generated so will mark the 100th an- centennial Road Rally many memories for so niversary of the armi- September 29 will go to many people. stice that ended World the Community Foun- “Now, we have a shel- War I. dation of Randolph ter again. I have been Shane Wagner will County’s Good Deeds asked many times be at the Chester li- Fund for community since I came here in brary Thursday, No- projects. 2010, ‘What can we do vember 8 at 6:30 p.m. to The rally was geared for the kids?’ speak about Chester’s to encourage partici- “We wanted to have response to the war pants to visit Randolph a foundation that can and how the local com- County’s numerous accomplish two goals. munity commemorated historical sites and The first is to serve the armistice. landmarks. More than Wagner will discuss 50 cars participated, the Randolph County community on a con- the experiences of and many sponsors some of Chester’s vet- tinuing basis while we helped in the rally. erans, including the work on the second The foundation holds charter members of goal, which is building three funds, the James the Chester VFW, all of wealth for future gen- Brockmeyer Memo- whom were members rial Endowment, the erations. of World War I. General Scholarships “Each year, we hold To reserve a seat for Fund and the Good our holiday campaign the free presentation, Deeds Fund. to help build wealth call 826-3711. Reserved The Good Deeds in the foundation’s seats will be held until Fund is designated to scholarships and good five minutes before provide matching dol- deeds funds. The con- Wagner’s presentation. lars for community tributions are invested The library will have projects within Ran- by our treasurer, Klay on display World War I dolph County. Once Tiemann, in conserva- memorabilia collected sufficient wealth is in tive stocks and mutual by area residents, in- the fund, it can help in funds. cluding newspapers a number of ways. It “If you receive a let- from 100 years ago. will provide matching ter this holiday sea- Bob Lockhart will dollars to help finish son, and even if you exhibit models of early community projects. don’t, please open your World War I aircraft. Foundation secretary From 4:30 to 6:30, be- and regional leaders hearts for the future fore and after Wag- Chairwoman Melanie of our children. All ner’s presentation, Johnson reports that contributions are wel- Lockhart will have an it has been a busy year come, regardless of ILFB donates milk example of how the for the foundation. It the amount.” A Milk Challenge made from the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders planes’ synchronized awarded its first schol- In past months, the to the ILFB Board of Directors to make consumers aware of the dairy machine guns worked. arship from the Brock- foundation helped industry resulted in a donation to the Sparta Area Food Pantry by Rich The Friends of the meyer endowment at Prairie du Rocher ac- Guebert, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau. The Sparta Area Food Library will provide the spring Regional cumulate more than Pantry serves the Sparta school district. Pictured are Nancy Guebert, refreshments. Leaders Breakfast. $60,000 to help with left, of the ILFB and Laura Schulte, food pantry worker. Randolph county levee issues and is economic development looking into ways of director Chris Martin helping to increase and his wife Steph- awareness of both the anie, the head of the village and Fort de county health depart- Chartres as historic ment, chartered the tourism destinations. Community Founda- The foundation and tion of Randolph Coun- the Randolph County ty in the summer of Progress Committee 2015. have been working “This is what foun- with Prairie du Rocher dations can do,” said Martin. “While we and the levee district were helping to raise to create a long-range money for the shel- strategic plan. That ter, dozens of people plan is nearing the related stories of all draft phase, where it the family gatherings will be presented to there when they were the village for public children, and a life- comment. PAGE 30 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Early voting spikes throughout the area By Travis Lott lots in Perry County. voter interest. Early and absen- Gross said about “Both sides are so tee voting has seen an average of 50 peo- excited—for lack of a spike in all local ple per day are com- a better word—about counties. ing in to vote early. Donald Trump,” Gross Traditionally, mid- Along with some vot- said. term voter turnout is ing events coming up, Gross also said that far less than that of a Gross said the early early voting has be- presidential election vote total will reach come easier and there year. well past 2,000. will be a gradual in- Society dinner “In every county Significant early crease in those who The Marissa Historical and Genealogical Society held a dinner meeting I’ve talked to, early voting spikes have choose to do it, but October 12. Carolyn Dorf was present as the retiring treasurer. Bob election voting is been seen in Ran- he believes that is but Waeltz and the late Elda Jones were honored. From left in front are higher than in any dolph and Jackson a small part of the officers and board members Carolyn Dorf, new President Kay Jetton, off-presidential year counties as well. reason in this year’s new Secretary Louise Bluff and Pam Welshans. Back row: Eldon Reuss, ever before,” said Per- Gross said he be- spike. Robin Geralds and Steve Hodges. ry County Clerk Josh lieves the spike can be Randolph County Gross. attributed to multiple is also seeing a high In Perry County, factors. turnout so far, in ear- early voting totals are First, several politi- ly voting. STUMP ReMOVaL expected to rival even cal campaigns have As of October 26, New Updated Stump Grinding Equipment the last presidential made a point to send about 1,500 people had We Can Grind Out The Stump, cycle. A total of ap- out more early voting either voted in person proximately 2,700 ballots to potential at the courthouse or Clean Up Woodchips And Debris, people cast early bal- voters than ever be- sought a mailed ab- Haul In Topsoil And Plant Grass Seed. lots in 2016. Gross fore. sentee ballot, accord- said that, by October Also, Gross said ing to Clerk Pat Lara- 25, 1,332 have cast events at the national more. Kennedy BOSTON early or absentee bal- level have increased Kennedy is a 2-year- ENTeRPRISeS old petite female tan Fully Insured And Bonded and black tabby. If you are interested in 618-317-6699 adopting Kennedy, call the Perry County Backhoe And Bobcat Work Humane Society at Please Inquire As To Other 542-3647 or email the Services That We Offer. shelter at pchsinfo@ yahoo.com. ! Teddy Boston

OFFICIAL BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PUBLICATION

Pat Laramore, County Clerk & Recorder

Judges Initials ______RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS To vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of your choice, like this . To cast a write-in vote, darken the oval to the LEFT of the blank space provided and write the candidates name in that space. For specific information, refer to the card of instruction posted in the voting booth. If you tear, spoil, deface or erroneously mark this ballot, return it to the election judge and obtain another.

STATE CONGRESSIONAL FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (Vote for ONE) TWELFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ( JB PRITZKER Democratic (Vote for ONE) ( JULIANA STRATTON BRENDAN KELLY Democratic ( BRUCE RAUNER Republican MIKE BOST Republican Magnify the Lord ( EVELYN SANGUINETTI RANDY AUXIER Green Choir members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, First United (GRAYSON KASH JACKSON Libertarian REPRESENTATIVE Methodist Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sparta held formerly known as Benjamin Adam Winderweedle until name change on Aug 29, 2017 a benefit concert October 21 at Westminster. Over $2,400 was raised (SANJEEV MOHIP FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE for the Sparta food pantry, which operates out of Westminster. The (WILLIAM "SAM" McCANN Conservative GENERAL ASSEMBLY (AARON MERREIGHN ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEENTH choirs performed individual and combined songs. After the concert, a REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT reception was held. (Vote for ONE) JERRY COSTELLO II Democratic Write-in DAVID FRIESS Republican FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for ONE) COUNTY KWAME RAOUL Democratic FOR COUNTY CLERK ERIKA HAROLD Republican (Vote for ONE) Your Local Team Of BUBBA HARSY Libertarian BOBBY KLAUSING Democratic MELANIE L. JOHNSON Republican FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for ONE) FOR COUNTY TREASURER Financial Professionals JESSE WHITE Democratic (Vote for ONE) JASON HELLAND Republican JUSTIN S. JEFFERS Democratic STEVE DUTNER Libertarian DEBORAH HOELSCHER Republican

FOR COMPTROLLER FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS (Vote for ONE) (Vote for ONE) SUSANA A. MENDOZA Democratic DOUGLAS EARL SACHTLEBEN Democratic DARLENE SENGER Republican NO CANDIDATE Republican CLAIRE BALL Libertarian FOR COUNTY SHERIFF FOR TREASURER (Vote for ONE) (Vote for ONE) SHANNON L. WOLFF Democratic MICHAEL W. FRERICHS Democratic WILLIAM GIBSON Republican JIM DODGE Republican MICHAEL LEHENEY Libertarian

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REGION JUDICIAL RETENTION FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (ALEXANDER-JACKSON-PERRY-PULASKI-UNIONTURN BALLOT "Vote OVER on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the COUNTIES) Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running (Vote for ONE) against any other Judge. The sole question is whether FRONT Card 1 RptPct 999999-9999each "PUBLICATION"Judge shall be retained in his present office." CHERYL R. GRAFF Democratic SHALL EACH OF THE PERSONS LISTED BE NO CANDIDATE Republican RETAINED IN OFFICE AS JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT? FOR REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (MONROE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES) ZINA R. CRUSE (Vote for ONE)

NO CANDIDATE Democratic YES Wendy Baue, Robyn Falkenhein, Andrea Schulein, KELTON DAVIS Republican NO Chris Mincheff, Wanda Peck, Michael Howell, Greg Adams COUNTY COMMISSIONER DANIEL J. EMGE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Pat Huether, Dane Williams, Beth Coop & Tyler Thompson (Vote for ONE) YES WAYNE A. VOSS Democratic NO

MARC L. KIEHNA Republican ANDREW J. GLEESON Comprehensive Wealth Management JUDICIAL FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT YES FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO • Financial Planning • Estate Planning (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Richard P. Goldenhersh) PROPOSITION (Vote for ONE) SHALL RANDOLPH COUNTY BECOME A SANCTUARY • College Planning • Asset Management KEVIN T. HOERNER Democratic COUNTY FOR LAW ABIDING GUN OWNERS TO PROTECT THEM FROM UNCONSTITUTIONAL GUN • Long-Term Care • Retirement Planning DAVID K. OVERSTREET Republican LAWS PASSED BY THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY? FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT • Life Insurance • Tax Planning TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT YES (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Jan V. Fiss) NO (Vote for ONE) SHALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION HEINZ RUDOLF Democratic OF CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 139, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BE KATHERINE RUOCCO Republican ELECTED IN 2019 AND THEREAFTER, AT LARGE AND WITHOUT RESTRICTION BY AREA OF FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RESIDENCE WITHIN THE DISTRICT INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT RESTRICTION THAT NOT MORE THAN TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT THREE (3) MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Vincent J. Lopinot) EDUCATION MAY BE SELECTED FROM ONE (1) (Vote for ONE) CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP IN THE SCHOOL Howell DISTRICT? JOHN J. O'GARA Democratic YES Financial Services, Inc. PAUL J. EVANS Republican NO Wealth Management Group

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BACK Card 1 RptPct 999999-9999 "PUBLICATION" COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 31 Area youth Free honored clothing Six area youth were ognized October 20 in and recently honored with Champaign. 4-H Experience Awards, Conner Stewart of which recognizes youth Coulterville earned more who excel in the chal- diamond status for his Clothing, household lenge of trying new project work. items, toys, shoes and things, experimenting Emerald awards went more will be available in project areas and to Katelyn Hamilton free of charge Satur- exploring opportunities and Grace Koester of day, November 3 in around the state and Red Bud, Alaina Smith, Percy. country. Chase Smith and Riley Darlene’s Free Winners were rec- Smith of Ruma. Treasures will be set up at the River of Life Ministries Church behind the Mexican res- taurant. Items are not for re- sale, but will be free to the public. Defensive Coats for kids driving The Alpha Upsilon and Beta Nu chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority teamed up again this year to sponsor Coats for Kids. Funds are raised by member donations and drives throughout the year. Knight Hawk Coal, course as in years’ past, is a notable contributor. Coats were donated to Chester The Chester Senior Grade School and Head Start. Above are Chester’s school nurse Nikki Center is sponsoring Grace Koester Katelyn Hamilton Maue and sorority members Jeanne Kleinschmidt and Sharon Draves. a defensive driving Below are Head Start site supervisor Ragena Danbury, Kleinschmidt course November 15 and Draves. and 16 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at 805 State Street. The course is for those who want to drive better and more safely, desire an insurance discount for participating in an eight-hour course, a discount that lasts for three years, more information on the effects of the aging process on driving and how to deal with them effectively, infor- Riley Smith Conner Stewart mation on the effects of medication on driving safety and steps to take to mitigate them. Those taking the course also learn how to compensate for normal aging changes in vision, hearing and re- action time. The course is open to drivers 50 or older. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non AARP. Register by calling the Chester Senior St. Louis;bkienast;e04536-18FA-161786-Quarter Page-BW-County Journal;Neal’s Heating & Cooling;e04536-161786;4.875 x 10 (18Fa-B3) Center at 826-5108. Alaina Smith Chase Smith

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Enjoying fall time 4-H art projects Sparta Head Start recently took a trip to the Breath of Eden Country The Chester 4-H Art Club recently met to make projects. From left are Store, where they saw animals, went through a straw maze and picked a Bea DeGuzman, Carter Davitz, Logan Springston, Alden Davitz, Issac pumpkin. The children pictured are Nolan Anderson, Jack Baker, Jaiceon Smith, Zack Houghlan and Micheal Huber, all of Chester. Baker, Dayton Daniels, Harper Dunn, Keegan Gerlach, Logan Hesse, Sha’Nylah Jackson, Brayden Jordan, Latoya Laws, Sa’Ryah Mims, Gannon Moore, Alayna Owens, Amelia Renner, Ben VanSant and Ella Walker.

Fun with mascots Marissa Public Library’s holiday mascots Hilda the Halloween Witch and Fred the Thanksgiving Turkey shared an imbrace recently, The library staff moves Fred around the library so patrons can have fun finding his new location. Photo by Carol Mercer

A check for hospital The Randolph County Shrine Club recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Ainad Shrine. It will go to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. The money was collected in Steeleville, Chester, Sparta and Red Bud. From left are Bob Kempfer of Sparta, Orvelle Cox of Red Bud, Billy McIntyre of Steeleville and Ainad Potentate Ed Allen. Cover crops meeting Soil and Water Conser- Get Ahead vation Districts in Jack- son, Perry and Randolph Of Winter counties will host a cover crop and soil health meet- With New ing Thursday, November 8 at the Campbell Hill Tires Community Center at 5 p.m. Nathan Johanning of the University of Illinois Extension will give a presentation about the basics of cover crops and Terry Wyciskalla of Wy- ciskalla Consulting will talk about soil health. A round table discussion will be held to talk about cover crops. Some farm- ers who already plant cover crops will attend. They are Mike Imhoff and Jarrett Nehring of Jack- son County, Doug Kel- www.MevertAuto.com lerman of Perry County and Jack McCormick of Randolph County. A free meal will be provided during the event. To register, call 357- 6016, extension 3. Join our Christmas Club now Insurance You’ll have more money for holiday shopping next season. market Just add a few dollars each week. By the time the meeting holidays roll around, you’ll have the money you need. The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period begins See us today about opening a November 1, and Red Bud Regional Hospital is offer- ing assistance to anyone who is uninsured, look- Christmas Club ing to change insurance or wanting to know if they qualify for Medicaid. Account! Open enrollment contin- ues through December 15. “With many people not having access to a computer or having difficulty th maneuvering on the gov- ... ernment website, our You Make 49 Payments application counselors We Pay The 50 can help individuals and Several Convenient Plans their families evaluate To Choose From the health plan options $ $ and determine if they 5 Each Week/50 Weeks...... 250 are eligible for Medicaid First National Bank $ $ or other financial as- 10 Each Week/50 Weeks...... 500 sistance. We’ll also help $ $ with re-enrollment,” said 15 Each Week/50 Weeks...... 750 Of Sparta Shane Watson, CEO at $ $ Red Bud hospital. 20 Each Week/50 Weeks...... 1,000 Broadway & Market • PO Box 377 • Sparta, Illinois 62286 For questions or to make $ $ an appointment with an 25 Each Week/50 Weeks...... 1,250 618-443-2187 • www.fnbsparta.com application counselor, call Member FDIC 282-5181. COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 33

Percy Head Start learns Clean audit about trees and airplanes for Steeleville The Percy Head Start afternoon students are studying school district buildings. They took a There were no find- field trip to the Sparta ings in Scheffel Boyle’s airport to learn about audit of the Steeleville Mulholland the buildings that School District, Super- house airplanes. In intendent Stephanie credits the top photo are Mulholland said. speakers Scott and The clean audit re- Sharon Marquardt port comes just weeks extra state with Arianna Smith, after the school board Keegan Koker, Jaxston approved a balanced funding Miller, Archer Brandt, budget, the first in Hunter Magerkurth, several years for the Samuel Todd, Brilynn district. for several months now. Glasco, Naveah Young, “Our financial posi- Mulholland said she Makenlee Todd, tion has improved after believes there will be Maria Hernandez, (we received) the extra a contract to sign in Kaleb Stoffel, Tay- money from the state,” November. tum Tucker, Tinsley Mulholland said. “I think we’re really Wilson, Kaley Mulholland said there close,” Mulholland said. Todd, Holly Tucker were no other sugges- In other news, the and Katina Glasco. tions made by the au- board approved the The morning class ditor. resignation of Neal welcomed Josh Moore, The board entered Haertling as assis- at right, of JLM Tree closed session to dis- tant high school girls Service in Steeleville cuss contract negotia- basketball coach. The to the classroom tions with the Steele- board also approved to talk about trees ville Teacher Associa- the hiring of Aaron and the equipment tion. The district has Hood as assistant boys used to climb and cut been in negotiations basketball coach. them. With him are are Bailee Bentem, MR. APPLIANCE of Mid-America Jocelyn Merkel, Cobie Moore, Khloe Liter, Kitchen & Laundry Major Appliance Repair Lillian Morrison, Izabelle Briggs, Gabriella Rice, Parker Clements, Angel Knoop, Wyatt Hughey, Jaymes Hess, Samuel Hernandez, Johnathan Rachas, Ryder Moore and Josh Moore. 618-688-7031 Don’t forget about daylight savings • 1 Year Warranty on Repairs • FREE Service Call with Any Rejoice! You will get clocks back one hour 4 at 2 a.m. connected to a network for Both Parts & Labor Repair • Strive For Same Day or Next an extra hour of sleep Saturday, November 3. Your cell phone, tel- will reset automatically • Up Front Pricing; We Charge Day Service this weekend. Daylight savings time evision and other elec- when the clock strikes by the Job, Not by the Hour Locally Owned & Operated Don’t forget to set your ends Sunday, November tronic devices that are 2 Sunday morning. St. Ann Dirt For Sale Sodality Road & Driveway Rock All Sizes Rock • Tailgate Spread RED to host DOT Red Dot Construction 30-Yard bingo, Trash Dumpsters 826-4045 Available raffle St. Ann Altar Sodal- ity will hold its quilt and cash bingo and Pole Buildings | Garages | Concrete raffle Sunday, Novem- ber 4 at St. Ann Par- ish at 675 Mill Street in Nashville. Doors open at 11 a.m., and bingo starts at 1. The afternoon will include 12 games for quilts, 12 for cash and one 50/50 game. Refreshments will also be available. Your Idea Large Or Small, WE DO IT ALL! Welcomed In Over 7,300 Homes Each Week

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FOR RENT: 3-bed, 1-bath Novemberclassifieds 13, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Randolph equipment - $5,061. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE house in Steeleville. Expenditures for Compensation, total gross TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR RENT $700/mo. Text or call County Courthouse to consider a Special Use 618-559-9881. No pets. Application to permit Approx. 7 acres with wages - $11,375. RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS ...... 0-x-x pre-existing home site to be separated off and All other disbursements (less the $2,500.00 FOR RENT IN SPARTA: FOR RENT: 3 bed house per payee per fiscal year)- $20,843. In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD A. 2 & 3-bedroom mobile remaining acres to be sold. Located at 8072 in Steeleville. 618-317- Pautler Rd., Evansville, IL 62242. PT N1/2 OHLAU, Deceased homes in park. Also 1592. mobile home lots in park. NW1/4 Section 15 T5S-R7W. Said application TOTAL EXPENDITURES - $163,696 No. 2018P66 ...... 0-11-1 NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Private mobile home lots APARTMENT FOR was submitted by Charles Jung & Wayne Keller SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION for sale. Call Ronnie RENT IN ELLIS and is on file in the Office of the Administrator. Johnson. 618-443-3325. GROVE: 2 bed, 1 bath, Cash Balance - May 1, 2017 $220,644 Notice is given to LISA D. ROSS, who is an ...... 0-x-xB All interested persons are invited to attend said all appliances inlcluded. hearing and be heard. Checking Account, Oakdale State Bank....$70,522 heir in the above proceeding to probate a will FOR RENT: 1 & 618-977-3937. 2-bedroom apartments Savings Account, Oakdale State Bank...... 41,122 and whose name or address is not stated in ...... 1-11-15 Randolph County Zoning Board of Appeals in Sparta. Water & Illinois Treasurer, Illinois Funds Account.....109,000 the petition to admit the will to probate, that FOR RENT IN CHESTER: Todd Jones trash provided. No pets...... $220,644 2-bed, 1-bath house. Chairman an order was entered by the Court on October Background check, Revenue:...... 175,298 18, 2018, admitting the will to probate. references & security Some appliances, A/C, October 26, 2018 gas heat, full basement Total Cash Balance and Revenue:...... 395,942 Within 42 days after the effective date of deposit required. Broker ...... 0-11-1 Expenditures:...... 163,696 owned. $425/mo. and & carport. No pets. Non- the original order of admission, you may file a $550/mo. 618-791-3289. smokers, no more than 2 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Cash Balance - April 30, 2018...... $232,246 petition with the Court to require proof of the ...... 0-x-x occupants. References & To Whom It May Concern: Checking Account, Oakdale State Bank....$75,775 Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will FOR RENT: Nice 2-bed deposit required. $650/ Public notice is hereby given to all persons Savings Account, Oakdale State Bank...... 46,209 mo. 618-826-5143. in open Court or other evidence, as provided mobile home. Steeleville in Randolph County, IL. especially Ellis Grove Illinois Treasurer, Illinois Funds Account.....110,262 Mobile Home Park. $360/ ...... 0-x-x ...... $232,246 in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 mo. No pets. 573-355- FOR RENT: 5 bedroom Precinct that a public hearing will be held on (755 ILCS 5/6-21). 1298. home fenced in private November 13, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Randolph COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY You also have the right under Section 8-1 back yard. Waterloo, ...... 0-x-x County Courthouse to consider a Special Use FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) 618-340-2090. FOR RENT: Newly Application to permit Approx. 2.37 acres with By Roger Greten, Treasurer remodeled, 2-bedroom, ...... 0-x-x to contest the validity of the Will by filing a 1-bath apartments in FOR RENT: 2 bedroom pre-existing home site be separated off located petition with the Court within six months after Steeleville and Trico apartment, month to at 4881 Seymour Rd., Ellis Grove, IL 62241. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 26th admission of the Will to probate. area. Call 618-559- month, utilities furnished. PT FRL S1/2 NE1/4 Section 29 T6-R7. Said day of October, 2018. Dated: October 18, 2018 3525 or visit www. Waterloo, 618-340-2090. application was submitted by Clyde Hasemeyer Jacquelyn Schwankhaus Harlond W. Ohlau southernillinoishome ...... 0-x-x and is on file in the Office of the Administrator. Notary Public buyers.com. FOR RENT: Commercial/ ...... 0-11-1 Executor of the Estate of ...... 0-x-x office space. Approx. All interested persons are invited to attend said Ronald A. Ohlau FOR RENT: 2 bed, 1 bath 550 sq. ft. All inclusive hearing and be heard. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT in country, Steeleville rent! Rent negotiable, Randolph County Zoning Board of Appeals TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF R. Jeffrey Kerkhover – Attorney school district. $500/ includes electric, water, Todd Jones ILLINOIS mo. No pets. Text or call internet, TV & trash pick Chairman 618-559-9881. RANDOLPH COUNTY R. Jeffrey Kerkhover - #03127288 up. Next to new Wonder October 26, 2018 ...... 0-x-x Wash Laundromat in FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & FOR RENT: Large home downtown Sparta. 618- ...... 0-11-1 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLIE GREMMELS LAW OFFICE in Eden on Corner lot. 833-0975. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE JOE BURRIS, DECEASED Attorney for Estate No pets allowed, Call ...... 0-11-8 Ronnie Johnson at 618- To Whom It May Concern: NO. 18-P-64 1300½ Swanwick Street, P.O. Box 191 TRAILER FOR RENT: 2 Chester, IL 62233-0191 443-3325. bedroom in Coulterville. Public notice is hereby given to all persons PUBLICATION NOTICE - WILL AND ...... 0-x-x 758-3236. in Randolph County, IL. especially Steeleville CLAIMS Telephone: (618) 826-5021 FOR RENT: House in ...... 0-11-1 Precinct that a public hearing will be held on Fax: (618) 826-5024 Red Bud & Apartment HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 Email: [email protected] in Ellis Grove. Call for November 13, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Randolph Notice is given of the death of Billie Joe bedroom in Coulterville. Burris, of 106 Pepper Drive, Coulterville, ...... 0-11-8 details. 618-977-3937. 618-758-3236. County Courthouse to consider a Special ...... 1-10-25 ...... 0-11-1 Use Application to permit Approx. 2 acres Randolph County, Illinois 62274, on August FOR RENT IN SPARTA: FOR RENT IN 29, 2018. Letters of office were issued 2 bed, 1 bath duplex, to be separated off with pre-existing home IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STEELEVILLE: 2 on October 15, 2018, to Sally A. Hepp, as with garage. Call 618- site located at 11530 Rabe Lane, Steeleville, TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT bedroom, 1 bath house Independent Executor, whose address is 6531 201-3269. IL 62288. Said application was submitted by RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS ...... 0-x-x on large corner lot Foxglove Road, Coulterville, Illinois 62274, located on dead-end Jason Inselmann & Time Guttknecht PC and IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ABBEY FOR RENT: 2-bed, and whose attorneys are Bigham, Tanner & street. Includes stove is on file in the Office of the Administrator. All LECOMPTE TO ADOPT PATSYFAYE GUIDRY 1-bath trailer on private Foster, 206 North Main Street, P.O. Box 467, lot in Tilden. All electric, and refrigerator, lawn interested persons are invited to attend said CASE NO. 18-AD-7 care services and 2 car Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274-0467. excellent condition, lawn hearing and be heard. PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION garage. Contact Kathy .The estate will be administered without court care provided. No pets. Randolph County Zoning Board of Appeals To: Tammy Baughmann, and all others whom No smoking. 618-587- 618-317-8319. Todd Jones supervision unless under Section 28-4 of the ...... 1-11-1 may be due notice. 2851 or 618-534-2855. Chairman Probate Act any interested person terminates ...... 0-x-x Take notice that a petition was filed in the independent administration at anytime by October 26, 2018 Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Randolph mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to ...... 0-11-1 County, Illinois, for the adoption of the child(ren) the Clerk. named PatsyFaye Guidry. ESTATE OF RICKY L. COOK Claims against the estate should be filed in NOW, therefore, unless you Tammy Date of Birth September 17, 1953 the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Baughmann and all whom it may concern, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Randolph County Courthouse, 1 Taylor Street, file your answer to the Petition in said suit or The decedent, Ricky L. Cook, who lived at Chester, Illinois 62233, on or before May 10, APARTMENTS otherwise file your appearance in the office 915 S. 7th St., Coulterville, IL 62237, died 2019, a date not less than six months from of the Clerk of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, AVAILABLE FOR RENT September 4, 2018. the date of the first publication of this notice, 1 Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 on or In Creditors of the decedent are notified that all or three months from the date of mailing or before November 15, 2018 a default may be PERRY COUNTY claims against the estate will be forever barred delivery of a copy of this notice, whichever is FOR MORE INFO CALL entered against you at any time after that day unless presented by US mail to Katherine Cook later, and any claim not filed on or before said and a judgment entered in accordance with Perry County of 915 S. 7th St., Coulterville, IL 62237 within date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the prayer of said Petition. 183 days of publication of this notice. the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Housing Authority First publication date shall be at least thirty ...... 0-11-15 representative and to the attorneys within ten (30) days prior to the time of the default. Notice (618) 542-5409 days after it has been filed. shall be published for three (3) successive REQUEST FOR BIDS Sally A. Hepp, Independent Executor of the weeks. (750 ILCS 5/2-206 and 207) SPARTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Estate of Billie Joe Burris, Deceased Witness: DISTRICT TYSON TANNER YARD SALE Sherry Johnson, Attorney Registration No. 06290891 Clerk of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit GARAGE SALE: 10 Old Sparta Community Hospital District is BIGHAM, TANNER & FOSTER HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Court, and the seal thereof, Chester GARAGE SALE: 914 Church Rd., Campbell requesting bids for a new AAON, RTU for the Attorneys for Independent Executor 10-16-18 Glenn Ct., Steeleville. Hill, 1/2 mile off highway MRI Department. Provide and install including 206 North Main Street, P.O. Box 467 across from Trico. Friday, /s/ Cheri Buchheit Friday, Nov. 2, 8am- start up and warranty. All work figured as Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274-0467 Nov. 2, 5pm-8pm & Deputy Clerk 4pm & Saturday, Nov. starting on a Friday PM and have the equipment Telephone: (618) 357-2178 / Fax: (618) 357- Saturday, Nov. 3, 8am- Jordan D. Gremmels 3, 8am-2pm. Women’s operational the next day PM. All work will be 3314 clothing, women’s plus ? Girl’s clothes NB- #6303419 2T & 12-16, maternity prefabricated to allow for an efficient change [email protected] size, men’s, boy’s, girl’s Abbey Lecompte & junior’s clothing, clothes XL-2X, men’s & out. Disconnect and remove existing trade ...... 0-11-1 few NASCAR items. women’s. Carissa Boyd, unit. Install new structural frame to support all 1300 1/2 Swanwick Street, PO Box 191 Saturday most items are Maryann Bowerman & new duct work and AAON unit. All duct work IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Chester, IL 62233 half price. Jamie Bowerman. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN 618-826-5021 ...... 1-11-1 will be insulated to an R-13 and covered with ...... 1-11-1 a .040 aluminum jacket. Discharge air final ILLINOIS ...... 0-11-8 filter rack included. The lower sections of the RANDOLPH COUNTY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE existing duct will be replaced with new duct HUGE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and insulation. Certified air balance included. In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS H. BASEMENT SCHULEIN, Deceased RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bids will be accepted until Noon (12:00 p.m.) No. 2018-P-65 In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD A. SALE on November 14, 2018. CLAIM NOTICE 615 Spartan Drive | Sparta OHLAU, Deceased No. 2018P66 All prospective bidders must comply with Notice is given of the death of Thomas H. FRIDAY, NOV. 9 & CLAIM NOTICE all state and federal fair labor laws, Randolph Schulein. Letters of Office were issued on SATURDAY, NOV. 10 County Prevailing Wage and possess all October 11, 2018 to Frances Chapman, 101 Notice is given of the death of Ronald A. 7:00AM-5:00PM current permits required by law. Bidders must West Mill, Ruma, IL 62278, as Executor, and Ohlau of 701 South Charles Street, Steeleville, provide proof of liability coverage and worker’s whose attorney of record is Arbeiter Law Office, Pots/Pans, Small Kitchen Appliances, Illinois, 62288. Letters of Office were issued compensation insurance. Sparta Community 1019 State Street, P.O. Box 367, Chester, on October 18, 2018, to Harlond W. Ohlau of Antiques, Gifts, Christmas Hospital District reserves the right to reject any Illinois 62233. 4618 Ballpark Road, Steeleville, Illinois, 62288, Decorations, Dishes, Tables/Chairs and all prospective bids. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Randolph as Executor and whose attorney of record is R. Jeffrey Kerkhover of Fisher, Kerkhover, Coffey & For further information, contact Neal County Courthouse, 1 Taylor St., Chester, Illinois Gremmels Law Office, 1300½ Swanwick Street, Haertling, Director of Maintenance, at 618-443- 62233, or with the representative, or both on P.O. Box 191, Chester, Illinois, 62233-0191. REAL ESTATE APPLIANCES 2177 ext. 1433. Sparta Community Hospital or before April 18, 2019, or three months from Claims against the estate may be filed in District reserves the right to reject any and the date of mailing or delivery of this Notice to HOUSE FOR SALE IN WE ARE OVER- STOCKED!!! Refrigators, creditors, whichever is later, and any claim not the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at COULTERVILLE: 1.5 all bids, to waive any informality or to accept ranges, washer & dryers, the Randolph County Courthouse, #1 Taylor Stories house with 2 any bid, which in the judgment of the Sparta filed on or before said date is void. freezers. All on sale! Street, Chester, Illinois, 62233, or with the car detached garage. 2 Community Hospital District may be most Within ten days after filing of the Claim with Next 30 days! $150 or the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy representative, or both, on or before April 25, bedrooms downstairs more. Delivery available. advantageous to it. with walk-in closet of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to 2019, or three months from the date of mailing Tilley’s Used Appliances, or delivery of this Notice to creditors, whichever between bedrooms & 518 E. Park Street, Du Sparta Community Hospital District is an the representatives of the estate and to the room for 2 bedrooms is later, and any claim not filed on or before Quoin, 618-542-6810. equal opportunity employer. representative’s attorney of record. upstairs. 1 bathroom, ...... 1-11-28 that date is barred. eat-in kitchen, 1,571 ...... 0-11-1 Dated: October 11, 2018 Within ten days after filing of the Claim sq. ft., full basement COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY with the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a with washer/dryer FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT hookups. Central air & FOR SALE Frances Chapman, Representative copy of the Claim to be mailed or delivered Lennox furnace, sits on ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT By: Arbeiter Law Office to the representative of the estate and to the (2) 120X120 lots, .66 FOR SALE: Built-Mor MAY 1, 2017-APRIL 30, 2018 representative’s attorney of record. Buildings. 24x40, $8,835; Attorney acres. 512 S. 3rd St. I, Roger Greten, Treasurer of the Coulterville ...... 0-11-1 Dated: October 18, 2018 in Coulterville. Asking 30x50, $12,873; 40x60, $19,472; 50x70, $28,806 Community Fire Protection District, Randolph Harlond W. Ohlau price $65,000. Call 217- County, Perry County, and Washington County, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Executor of the Estate of 320-2275. Erected, choice of colors. 732-8704 or 316-9278 or Ronald A. Ohlau ...... 1-11-1 Illinois, being first duly sworn, deposes and TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT go to builtmorbuildings. says that the following statement is a correct PERRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS com. report for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 In the matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM S. R. Jeffrey Kerkhover - Attorney I Buy Houses! ...... 0-x-x CORRECTED PHONE and ending April 30, 2018. CARROLL, DECEASED R. Jeffrey Kerkhover - #03127288 Any Price. Any Area. No. 2018-P-36 FISHER, KERKHOVER, COFFEY & Any Condition. NUMBER! FOR SALE: Used Hardy H-2 100,020 GENERAL CORPORATE FUND CLAIM NOTICE GREMMELS LAW OFFICE Local Investor BTU, Krieg Heating, Revenue Summary: General Real Estate Notice is given of the death of William S. Attorney for Estate (618) 559-3525 578-9271. Taxes: Randolph County - $49,533; Perry Carroll. Letters of Office were issued on 1300½ Swanwick Street, P.O. Box 191 ...... 0-x-x southernillinois County - $35,189; Washington County- October 19, 2018 to Brian Duff Carroll, 1718 Chester, IL 62233-0191 homebuyers.com FOR SALE: 2000 Virago motorcycle, 250CC, $38,188; Illinois Comptroller - $1,851; IL Winery Road, West Frankfort, Illinois, 62896, Telephone: (618) 826-5021 kept inside, actual miles Comptroller interest on Illinois funds account as Executor, and whose attorney of record is Fax: (618) 826-5024 2,000. $1,100, 618-443- - $1,262; Oakdale State Bank interest on bank Mark Maclin Law Office, 6 S. Division Street, Email: [email protected] SERVICES 4056. deposits - $87; Equipment Loan Proceeds - PO Box 444, Du Quoin, Illinois 62832...... 0-11-8 ...... 1-11-8 Oakdale State Bank - $40,000; Charges for Claims against the estate may be filed in the BABYSITTING IN services out of district and to non-residents office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Perry County MY HOME: Christian WANTED and other miscellaneous reciepts - $9,188. Courthouse, PO Box 219, Pinckneyville, Illinois woman has openings for Your 62274, or with the representative, or with both babysitting on 2nd & 3rd WANTED: Houses to TOTAL REVENUES - $175,298 on or before April 18, 2019 or three months from shifts and 1 on day shift. clean. Let me do your Excellent references. the date of mailing or delivery of this Notice to Local dirty work. $10 per hour Sparta area. 618-967- please call 618-615- Expenditure Summary: Ameren IP, utility creditors, whichever is later, and any claim not 4990. 3799. services - $5,386; Cherry Insurance, insurance filed on or before said date is void. News ...... 1-11-30 ...... 1-11-1 premiums - $9,774; Clearwave, telephone/ Within ten days after filing of the Claim with internet - $4,830; Sentinel Emergency the Clerk, the claimant shall cause a copy Leader LEGAL NOTICES Solutions, equipment - $18,770; O’Fallon Fire of the Claim to be mailed or delivered to Dept., truck - $40,000; Coulterville Firefighter’s the representative’s of the estate and to the Assn., equipment maintenance - $9,022, representative’s attorney of record. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Oakdale State Bank, loan repayment - $24,501; Dated: October 19, 2018 County Journal To Whom It May Concern: Warner Comm., radio/camera equipment - Brian Duff Caroll, Representative 1101 E. Pine - PO Box 369 Public notice is hereby given to all persons $3,574; Heroes In Style, uniforms - $3,347; By: Mark Maclin Law Office PERCY • 618.497.8272 in Randolph County, IL. especially Walsh Wex Bankcard, truck maintenance/fuel - Attorney COUNTYJOURNAL.ORG Precinct that a public hearing will be held on $7,213; Bound Tree Medical, first responders ...... 0-11-8 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 PAGE 35

NOTICE OF SALE part of Section 32, AND ALSO all accretions in Of Property Owned by the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter the Village of Marissa of Section 31, all in Township 7 South, Range 6 WAITRESS And Invitation to Bid Thereon West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph County, Illinois. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of (v) A common address or description of WANTED 1100 Progress Parkway Trustees of the Village of Marissa will receive the location of the real estate: a. Common Ste. Genevieve, MO sealed bids for the purchase, under the Address: Not applicable. The real estate is All Shifts successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the agricultural real estate which does not have following real property; a common address; b. Tax Identification Part & Full-Time 573-883-3500 Number: 08-054-004-00, 08-054-003-00, Lots numbered Twenty-four (24) and Twenty- 08-053-015-00, 08-053-011-00, 08-043- five (25) in “J.C. HAMILTON’S 1ST ADDITION 007-00, 08-043-006-00, and 08-054-010-00 TO NORTH DIVISION MARISSA STATION”; for the 2018 tax year; (vi) Identification of reference being had to the plat thereof recorded the mortgage sought to be foreclosed: 1. in Book of Plats “D” on page 133-B, in the Mortgage: Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Recorder’s Office of St. Clair County, Illinois. Security Agreement: a. Name of Mortgagors: 1. MICHAEL J. BREWER A/K/A MICHAEL J Subject to easements, conditions and BREWER; and 2. PATRICIA BREWER A/K/A restrictions whether of record or visible upon PATRICIA A BREWER; b. Name and Address inspection. of Mortgagee: RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO AGRIFINANCE, INC., 14767 N. Outer Subject to oil, gas and other mineral 40 Road, Suite 400, Chesterfield, Missouri RNs & LPN reservations and leases of record. 63017; c. Date of Mortgage: June 18, 2015; d. Date of Recording: June 19, 2015; e. County Parcel No. 21-27-0-109-017 where recorded: Randolph County, Illinois; f. which property is generally located at 307 N. Recording document identification: Document Main Street and is currently devoted to future No. 2015R01946. Motor Coach economic development. Attorney for Plaintiff RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO AGRIFINANCE, INC.: Bids for the purchase of the aforesaid interest Christopher D. Baucom, Armstrong Teasdale Drivers Wanted in the above described property are hereby LLP, 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 1800, St. invited and will be received by the Village Clerk Louis, Missouri 63105, (314) 621-5070 Qualified With Class “B” CDL at 111 North Main Street, Marissa, Illinois, SHERRY JOHNSON “Airbrake & Passengers” between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT until three (3) o’clock p.m. on November 30, By: /s/ Cheri Buchheit Endorsement Needed 2018. Said proposals shall be addressed to: Deputy Clerk Part-Time Positions ...... 0-11-1 Apply At: Board of Trustees Village of Marissa PUBLIC NOTICE c/o Village Clerk DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS 111 North Main Street SWIBCO Marissa, Illinois 62257 Perandoe Special Education District hereby 2421 Old Plank Road gives required notice to former students and Chester, IL 62233 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL – SALE their parents that pursuant to the requirement OF 307 N. MAIN STREET” and the name and in Section 4 of the Illinois School Records 826-2323 address of the bidder. Act that it will destroy all “temporary records” for all students with birthdates on or before All bids received will be publicly opened and December 31, 2000, and for all students who read aloud at the regular meeting of the Board have transferred, graduated or otherwise of Trustees of the Village of Marissa at 7:00 apparently permanently withdrawn from school p.m. on December 3, 2018. since June 30, 2011. These records will be destroyed on or about November 30, 2018. A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best Parents of students under 18 years, or interests of the Village of Marissa. The Board students who have graduated from secondary of Trustees reserves the right to reject any school, married, entered military service, and all bids and to waive any informalities or reached the age of 18 years, may claim or irregularities in the bidding. The Board of the record and information proposed to be Trustees further reserves the right to review and destroyed or deleted until November 30, 2018. study any and all bids and to make a contract Questions about such temporary records may award within 30 days after the bids have been be addressed to Perandoe Records Custodian opened and publicly read. at 618-282-6251 ext. 113, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk. Carol Root, Executive Director Perandoe Special Education District Chad Easton, 1525 Locust Street Mayor P.O. Box 169 ...... 0-11-8 Red Bud IL 62278 ...... 0-11-1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HELP WANTED STATE OF ILLINOIS RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO AGRIFINANCE, INC., Plaintiff, HELP WANTED vs. MICHAEL BREWER FARMS, INC., MICHAEL Dairy & J. BREWER A/K/A MICHAEL J BREWER, PATRICIA BREWER, A/K/A PATRICIA A Livestock BREWER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Farm Defendants. Full Or Part-Time Case No. 18-CH-23 Nashville/ Buena Vista National Bank is currently NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION Oakdale Area seeking a new team member to serve as a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to UNKNOWN Call 618-327-4072 Part-Time OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, If No Answer, Leave Message each of which are named defendants in the Teller/Transaction Specialist above titled foreclosure proceeding, pursuant for our Chester locations. A bank to 735 ILCS 5/2-206, 2-207, 2-413, 15-1501, Teller/Transaction Specialist processes 15-1502, and 15-1503 that on June 19, 2018, Plaintiff RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO and records routine transactions perfectly AGRIFINANCE, INC. filed its Verified Complaint & professionally for bank customers. They for Foreclosure and Other Relief in the Circuit are responsible for cashing checks, Court of Randolph County, Twentieth Judicial managing deposits, processing loan Circuit of Illinois, and that such foreclosure action is now pending, and that the day payments and money transfers. They also on or after which a default may be entered introduce bank’s new products & services against Defendants UNKNOWN OWNERS to existing and potential customers. and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS is November 19, 2018 if Defendants UNKNOWN OWNERS Applicant must be able to work flexible and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS fail to answer week day hours including Saturdays and Plaintiff RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC’s F/K/A may have occasional travel to our other RABO AGRIFINANCE, INC., Verified Complaint Randolph County locations. County Journal for Foreclosure and Other Relief or otherwise 1101 E. Pine | PO Box 369 enter their appearance with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Pick up applications at any of our Percy | 497-8272 Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, which has locations or apply online at countyjournal.org the following address: 1 Taylor Street, Chester, www.bvnb.com/careers EOE Illinois 62233. One June 29, 2018, Plaintiff RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO AGRI- FINANCE, INC. certified the following regarding the above title foreclosure proceedingN and OW THAT NYOOWU TH’RATE Y OLUO’ROE LKOOINKINGG on July 5, 2018 caused to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Randolph County, Illinois a Notice of Foreclosure as Document No. 2018R02070 including the following: (i) The name of all parties: a. Plaintiff: RABO AGRIFINANCE LLC F/K/A RABO AGRIFINANCE, INC.; b. Defendants: 1. MICHAEL BREWER FARMS, INC.; 2. MICHAEL J. BREWER A/K/A MICHAEL J BREWER; 3. PATRICIA BREWER A/K/A PATRICIA A BREWER; 4. UNKNOWN OWNERS; and 5. NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; (ii) The Case No. ToW Youhr Lyoc?al News Leader and Court in which the action was brought: Case No. 18-CH-23 in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Twentieth Judicial Circuit County of Illinois; (iii) The names of the title holders County Journal of records: 1. MICHAEL J. BREWER A/K/A MICHAEL J BREWER; and 2. PATRICIA JouReachingrnal Over 7,300 Homes BREWER A/K/A PATRICIA A BREWER;T (iv) Ao Your Local NeONLINEws L ORe aINd THEer MAIL legal description of the real estate sufficient to Why?Reaching Over 7,300 Homes identify it with reasonable certainty: The Fractional North One-Half of the Southwest Quarter in Section 5, Township 8 Online Or In The Mail South, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph County, Illinois, and Call ounty accretions thereto; the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 5, Township 618.497.8272 8 South, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph County, Illinois, Jand ournal accretions thereto. ALSO, The Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Fractional Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section 5,R Townshipeach ing Over 7,300 Homes 8 South, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Randolph County, Illinois, and all accretions attached thereto, as shown by plat dated February 23, 1920 and recorded March 31, 1920 in Book “F” at Page 83 of the RecordsOnl ine Or In The Mail of Randolph County, Illinois, together with all accretions as are now existing and that may hereafter be attached to said lands; ALSO, Lots 3, 5 and 6 as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 30,6 being1 a 8.497.8272 PAGE 36 COUNTY JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 1, 2018 real estate Randolph, Perry real estate transactions FOR RANDOLPH & Angela D. Crain SE Buck’s Town Pub, Inc., LLC Lt 3 Blk 1 Bottoms Eugene J. Schmidt NW SW SE Sec 36 4-6 COUNTY NE Sec 22 4-8 Consid- Vicki Hood & Herbert 4th S/D SW Sec 29 5-8 Marsha C. Gibson & Pat Laramore eration $135,000 S. Simmons Lt 4 Blk Helen Mary Tritt, McDaniel Funeral William H. Gibson to County Clerk Steven G. & Susan R. 12 Coulterville Warren L. Schlimme, Homes LTD & Nathan Marsha C. & William & Recorder Falkenhein to Troy M. Deutsche Bank Na- William T. Schlimme & B. Lee to The Village H. Gibson Lt 54 ADAMI WARRANTY DEEDS & Jill A. Kueker SW tional Trust Company Mary Schlimme to Je- Bank Lts 51, 52, 18 & 19 S/D Eric J. & April D. NE Sec 31 4-5 & GSAA Home Equity sica Gentry Schlimme Armour S/D; Lts 6, 7, 8, William H. & Marsha Butz to Matthew A. & Vicki Hood & Bes- Trust 2006-18 to Wil- SW SE Sec 11 4-6 9 & 10 Torren 3rd S/D C. Gibson to Marsha C. Janelle a. Grau Lt 4 sie Mae Foertsch to liam Gibson Sr. Lts 53, QUITCLAIM DEEDS Mark Alan Rahn to & William H. Gibson Blk 1 H Spreitler S/D Herbert S. Simmons & 54, 61, 62, 63, 64 Adam Nancy Rickenberg, & Sherri Rahn & Mark Lt 53 ADAMI S/D Consideration $25,000 Vicki Hood 1st S/D; Sec 12 4-5 Nancy Boles to Robert A. Rahn Donald Hamilton Marcia E. & Clarence Buck’s Town Pub, Timothy A. Harle & G. Rickenberg, Lynn Robin Mary Grogg & & Mary Hamilton to E. Kloth Jr. to David D. Inc. & Vicki Hood to Mariah Harle to Cole Rickenberg, Garrett Shirley H. Grogg Jr. Mary L. Hamilton Lts A. & Kathryn Elder Wade Rickenberg & to Sonya Nicole Grogg 1, 2 & 3 Blk 3 JP WEH NW NW Sec 36 4-5 Christina Rickenberg Lts 50, 57, 52, 21 & 22 S/D JK Thompson Co. Timothy A. Harle & SE Sec 23 6-7 KASCOM S/D Innovation & Quality Mariah Harle to Cole Nancy J. Boles & Ronda Schlimme, A. & Kathryn Elder Nancy J. Rickenberg John Schlimme & FOR PERRY And NW NE Sec 36 4-5 to Karen Murdach SE Jason L. Schlimme COUNTY New Homes Elizabeth Pittman Sec 23 6-7 to Mary Schlimme & Josh Gross to Zeus Construction, Eugene J. Schmidt to Ronald H. Schlimme Custom Construction County Clerk & Recorder Septic System Installation WARRANTY DEEDS Ken 618-521-6174 Todd A. Dusch & Pa- Justin 618-967-0075 Coming Soon... tricia J. Hoskins to Visit Us On Facebook/jkthompsonco Camden P. Youngman 9628 Nike Drive Pt SW NW Sec 15; SE NE Sec 16; Lt 17 Emling 2nd Addn Consider- NEW ATHENS ation $135,500 Robert F. Bytnar to Amazing 4 Bedroom Home Travis J. Williams Pt On 5 Acres Of Scenic Land Lt 109 Du Quoin Origi- nal Survey Consider- SPARTA ation $95,000 MARISSA PINCKNEYVILLE Angela R. Wilder- • 327 Rec Area Rd...... $269,000 • 405 N. Beaucoup...... $30,900 muth to Debra Burns 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Custom Built 2013, Lakefront 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Huge Garage & Lewis V. Burns SE SW SE Sec 14 5-3; Lt 26 TILDEN RESIDENTIAL LOT Wildwood S/D Consid- • 322 Lindell...... $78,500 • 2804 Scenic Lakefront Dr.,New Athens eration $155,000 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2-Car Detached Garage, Large Lakefront Lot...... $32,000 Heartland Profes- Full Basement sional Services, Inc. to COULTERVILLE COMMERCIAL/LAND Aaron & Jodie Wright Pt Lt 2 Winters 1st • 808 South 7th St.....$88,000 • 540 E. Broadway St.,Sparta....$16,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Many Updates & Replacements • 1809 N. Market St.,Sparta...... $65,000 Addn Consideration $97,132.05 Jodie Wright to Jer- emy A. Colvin Pt Lt 2 Winters 1st Addn Con- sideration $128,000 Gregory D. & Roy Al- CHECK OUT MORE len Bigham to Steele Land Holdings, LLC PHOTOS ON Broker/Realtor® Sharon Blackwe NE NE Sec 20 5-2 Con- www.SharonBlackwell.com 618-443-8297 | [email protected] sideration $180,000

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