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© Copyright 2014, County Journal Volume 35 Number 21 28 Pages Your Local News Leader Thursday, May 22, 2014 60¢ www.countyjournalnews.com Serving The Area With Local News Since 1980 Memorial Day services Page 7 Body identified Page 3 Marissa vandalism Page 6 The new warden Page 21 By Greg Myers Two names were added to the November general elec- tion ballot in Randolph County after Stephanee Naeger of Chester and Sheri Zweigart Greene of Evansville turned in the official paper- work in to the county clerk’s office May 19. Both are Republicans, and it is the first time either woman has run for public office. Naeger is vying for county clerk and Green for treasurer. The Randolph County Re- publican party nominated the two May 15 at its caucus. Naeger will face incumbent Pat Laramore. “I was born and raised in Chester, and I’ve always been active in my community. It was after serving as a mem- ber of the Randolph County Schools Sales Tax Committee that I realized I have an inter- est, not only in the growth and improvement of Chester, but also Randolph County. Participating with other members of our county to reach a common goal was a very uplifting and enlighten- ing experience. Sometimes, we just need a change, and that time is now. “It is my desire to serve the people of this county to the Continued on Page 5_______ The Randolph County Republican party added two names to the November general election ballot May 19. Pictured from left are county clerk candidate Stephanee Naeger, party Chairman Rick Hall and treasurer candidate Sheri Zweigart Greene. best of my ability. I believe in the principles of the Republi- can party, and I hope it will be those principles that will cause people, regardless of their political affiliation, to vote for me. “If elected, I will carry my principles into the office, but my politics will stop at the door. When I walk in that door, my job as a servant to the taxpayers will begin. Run- ning an efficient office in full cooperation with those who need the services of that of- fice will be my main goal.” Greene will go against Jus- tin Jeffers, who defeated in- cumbent Treasurer Doyle Jones in the primary. “I think it is important to get involved in local govern- ment,” said Greene. “It’s a way to bring fresh ideas to our community. “I’ve been approached about running for office in the past, but I think I’m best suited for this particular office because of my education and business experience. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business manage- ment. My experience with op- erating a business, as well, as working with the public, gives me confidence that I can do a good job for the taxpay- ers.” Randolph GOP adds candidates Caucus brings out Naeger, Greene One longtime perk some Trico school board members have enjoyed for years has been put on hold, at least for this year. Following an intense discus- sion Monday night, the board, on a 4-2 vote, approved a mo- tion to suspend sending board members to the annual Illi- nois Association of School Boards conference in Chicago, which is held in November, at taxpayers’ expense. According to the expense report, last year’s trip cost the district $7,355. That included conference registration fees, three nights at the Hyatt Re- gency Hotel on East Wacker Drive, meals, Amtrak train tickets, mileage and valet parking for those who drove, taxis and tips. The bill also included some hotel room upgrades at $20 a night so board members could get a view of Michigan Av- enue, plus room service and in-room minibar snack charges incurred by some of the board members. Bryan Coleman said once he found out about the upgrade charge for his room, he reim- bursed the school district for that portion of his bill. Trico board looks at cost of annual trip to Chicago Along with Coleman, those making the trip were board President Judy Rieckenberg and board members Matt Bernaix and Brian Thies. Spouses also went along, but taxpayers did not pay for spouses’ expenses. The conference gives school board members a chance to talk with their peers, vendors and state school officials. It also provides an opportunity for board members to com- plete mandatory training re- quirements. However, it was brought out that training sessions were also held in Carbondale and Collinsville. Board member Gerald Speith, who was slated to make the Chicago trip but had to cancel, completed his mandatory training in Car- bondale and online. Board members Lois Jones and Dan Carson also completed their training in Carbondale. Coleman brought up the cost of going to Chicago in light of the district’s financial condition. “We levied $1.7 million in taxes this year,” he said. “I cannot, in good conscience, go (to Chicago this year).” He said much of the infor- mation available at the confer- ence can also be found on the internet. Jones, who served for years as the district’s financial sec- retary before she was elected to the board, also said she passed on the Chicago trip be- cause she didn’t want to spend the district’s money on it. However, the trip has its supporters. “I’ve gone for years, and I find them (the conferences) to be very educational,” Riecken- berg said. Carson said the money spent on the trip is small when com- pared to district’s overall ex- penditures. “We (board members) don’t get paid,” he said, “but that $6,000 is not breaking our back. It’s the state not paying us.” Carson cited the $6,000 be- District won’t pay for a trip Continued on Page 5_______ It appears that Randolph County tax bills will not be outsourced after all. At the May 9 Randolph County board meeting, Trea- surer Doyle Jones said he had set up a plan to outsource the preparation and mailing of this year’s real estate tax bills. The board had no objections. Board Chairman David Holder said it was Jones’ decision. However, last week, Jones received a grievance about the planned outsourcing from Op- erating Engineers Union Lo- cal 399, the union represent- ing office workers in the courthouse. “I called David Holder, and he said go ahead and send them out,” said Jones. Jones contracted with Mail Services in St. Louis to pre- pare and send out the tax bills. Then last Thursday, Jones said, Holder called him and said don’t send the bills to St. Louis. “I still have everything,” said Jones. “We will do it in our office but not as quickly as we usually do it.” Jones said one person in his office is being laid off through the budget-saving moves of the board, and one person will be on vacation for a week. “We used to have four full- time people and one part-time person to help with tax bills,” said Jones. “Now we will be down to just three people full- time.” Jones estimated that the tax bills will not be out until July. “We can work through it, but it will be tough,” said Jones. Holder also responded. “Since we were not taking any more jobs away, we thought the union was on board with the outsourcing,” said Holder. “We were mis- taken. “They filed that grievance, and the board agreed to keep the preparation of tax bills in the treasurer’s office. We will likely talk about it again next year.” If the board would have de- nied the grievance, an arbitra- tor would have been brought in to rule on it. Randolph County’s tax bills will not be outsourced after all Stifel Nicolaus prepared tax figures for the Sparta school board Monday night. The board heard a report about how to spend the up- coming sales tax approved by voters in March. The increase is 1 cent, or 16 percent, higher than it was. In most cases, the total sales tax rate starting in July will be 7.25 percent. In Sparta, the rate will be 8.25 percent because of an extra city tax. Stifel Nicolaus broke down the estimated collections and distributions to county school districts and how much each district could cut its real estate tax rates if it chooses. Coulterville—$166,612, re- sulting in a possible real es- tate tax rate cut of 27 cents. Red Bud—$811,530, pos- sible tax rate cut of 28 cents. Rocher—$154,579, pos- sible rate cut of 0. Steeleville—$380,705, pos- sible rate cut of 25 cents. Chester—$822,359, pos- sible rate cut, 71 cents. Sparta—$1,116,501, pos- sible rate cut of 92 cents. Trico (based only on Randolph County stu- dents)—$129,072, possible rate cut of 19 cents. What each district could get from tax Continued on Page 5_______ The 1936 portion of the Sparta High School Sparta school board plans demolition It will be another year, but because of the upcoming sales tax revenue for schools, Sparta is making plans to tear down the old 1936 gymna- sium. It will be replaced with a new auditorium and practice gym, according to Superintendent Larry Beattie. At the Monday night meet- ing in Tilden, the board heard from an architect about the old gym. He said the building first needs to be condemned, which will end all use by stu- dents. That action goes through the regional school superintendent. A demolition permit is then issued, which could take up to two months. Bids for demolition will then be sought. Because the state is involved, it will take up to a year to get all of the necessary paper- work completed, the architect said. The board also heard from a representative of Stifel Nicolaus about how to best use the new sales tax money. Sparta expects to receive about $1.1 million a year in new money. He discussed using the tax for alternative revenue bonds for capital projects, paying off debt and possibly abating some real estate taxes. According to one table, the Sparta school real estate tax A Chester man is facing up to 30 years in prison after be- ing arrested for armed rob- bery May 14. According to Chester police, the victim indicated that while he was a guest at the home of Derek Miller, 28, on East Ger- man Street May 14, he was robbed at knife-point. A police investigation re- vealed that Miller and the vic- tim got into an argument, which resulted in a physical altercation. Miller allegedly pulled a knife and took ap- proximately $100 cash from the victim. Later that evening, Chester police located and arrested Miller. He is in jail with bail set at $50,000. Man charged with armed robbery Derek Miller this coming fall

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© Copyright 2014, County Journal

Volume 35 Number 21 28 Pages Your Local News Leader Thursday, May 22, 2014 60¢

www.countyjournalnews.com

Serving The Area With Local News Since 1980

Memorial Day services Page 7

Body identifiedPage 3

Marissa vandalismPage 6

The new wardenPage 21

By Greg Myers

Two names were added to

the November general elec-

tion ballot in Randolph

County after Stephanee

Naeger of Chester and Sheri

Zweigart Greene of Evansville

turned in the official paper-

work in to the county clerk’s

office May 19.

Both are Republicans, and it

is the first time either woman

has run for public office.

Naeger is vying for county

clerk and Green for treasurer.

The Randolph County Re-

publican party nominated the

two May 15 at its caucus.

Naeger will face incumbent

Pat Laramore.

“I was born and raised in

Chester, and I’ve always been

active in my community. It

was after serving as a mem-

ber of the Randolph County

Schools Sales Tax Committee

that I realized I have an inter-

est, not only in the growth

and improvement of Chester,

but also Randolph County.

Participating with other

members of our county to

reach a common goal was a

very uplifting and enlighten-

ing experience. Sometimes,

we just need a change, and

that time is now.

“It is my desire to serve the

people of this county to the

Continued on Page 5_______

The Randolph County Republican party added two names

to the November general election ballot May 19. Pictured

from left are county clerk candidate Stephanee Naeger,

party Chairman Rick Hall and treasurer candidate Sheri

Zweigart Greene.

best of my ability. I believe in

the principles of the Republi-

can party, and I hope it will

be those principles that will

cause people, regardless of

their political affiliation, to

vote for me.

“If elected, I will carry my

principles into the office, but

my politics will stop at the

door. When I walk in that

door, my job as a servant to

the taxpayers will begin. Run-

ning an efficient office in full

cooperation with those who

need the services of that of-

fice will be my main goal.”

Greene will go against Jus-

tin Jeffers, who defeated in-

cumbent Treasurer Doyle

Jones in the primary.

“I think it is important to get

involved in local govern-

ment,” said Greene. “It’s a way

to bring fresh ideas to our

community.

“I’ve been approached about

running for office in the past,

but I think I’m best suited for

this particular office because

of my education and business

experience. I hold a bachelor’s

degree in business manage-

ment. My experience with op-

erating a business, as well, as

working with the public,

gives me confidence that I can

do a good job for the taxpay-

ers.”

Randolph GOPadds candidatesCaucus brings out Naeger, Greene

One longtime perk some

Trico school board members

have enjoyed for years has

been put on hold, at least for

this year.

Following an intense discus-

sion Monday night, the board,

on a 4-2 vote, approved a mo-

tion to suspend sending board

members to the annual Illi-

nois Association of School

Boards conference in Chicago,

which is held in November, at

taxpayers’ expense.

According to the expense

report, last year’s trip cost the

district $7,355. That included

conference registration fees,

three nights at the Hyatt Re-

gency Hotel on East Wacker

Drive, meals, Amtrak train

tickets, mileage and valet

parking for those who drove,

taxis and tips.

The bill also included some

hotel room upgrades at $20 a

night so board members could

get a view of Michigan Av-

enue, plus room service and

in-room minibar snack

charges incurred by some of

the board members.

Bryan Coleman said once he

found out about the upgrade

charge for his room, he reim-

bursed the school district for

that portion of his bill.

Trico board looks at costof annual trip to Chicago

Along with Coleman, those

making the trip were board

President Judy Rieckenberg

and board members Matt

Bernaix and Brian Thies.

Spouses also went along, but

taxpayers did not pay for

spouses’ expenses.

The conference gives school

board members a chance to

talk with their peers, vendors

and state school officials. It

also provides an opportunity

for board members to com-

plete mandatory training re-

quirements.

However, it was brought out

that training sessions were

also held in Carbondale and

Collinsville. Board member

Gerald Speith, who was slated

to make the Chicago trip but

had to cancel, completed his

mandatory training in Car-

bondale and online. Board

members Lois Jones and Dan

Carson also completed their

training in Carbondale.

Coleman brought up the

cost of going to Chicago in

light of the district’s financial

condition.

“We levied $1.7 million in

taxes this year,” he said. “I

cannot, in good conscience,

go (to Chicago this year).”

He said much of the infor-

mation available at the confer-

ence can also be found on the

internet.

Jones, who served for years

as the district’s financial sec-

retary before she was elected

to the board, also said she

passed on the Chicago trip be-

cause she didn’t want to spend

the district’s money on it.

However, the trip has its

supporters.

“I’ve gone for years, and I

find them (the conferences) to

be very educational,” Riecken-

berg said.

Carson said the money spent

on the trip is small when com-

pared to district’s overall ex-

penditures.

“We (board members) don’t

get paid,” he said, “but that

$6,000 is not breaking our

back. It’s the state not paying

us.”

Carson cited the $6,000 be-

District won’tpay for a trip

Continued on Page 5_______

It appears that Randolph

County tax bills will not be

outsourced after all.

At the May 9 Randolph

County board meeting, Trea-

surer Doyle Jones said he had

set up a plan to outsource the

preparation and mailing of

this year’s real estate tax bills.

The board had no objections.

Board Chairman David Holder

said it was Jones’ decision.

However, last week, Jones

received a grievance about the

planned outsourcing from Op-

erating Engineers Union Lo-

cal 399, the union represent-

ing office workers in the

courthouse.

“I called David Holder, and

he said go ahead and send

them out,” said Jones.

Jones contracted with Mail

Services in St. Louis to pre-

pare and send out the tax

bills.

Then last Thursday, Jones

said, Holder called him and

said don’t send the bills to St.

Louis.

“I still have everything,” said

Jones. “We will do it in our

office but not as quickly as we

usually do it.”

Jones said one person in his

office is being laid off through

the budget-saving moves of

the board, and one person will

be on vacation for a week.

“We used to have four full-

time people and one part-time

person to help with tax bills,”

said Jones. “Now we will be

down to just three people full-

time.”

Jones estimated that the tax

bills will not be out until July.

“We can work through it,

but it will be tough,” said

Jones.

Holder also responded.

“Since we were not taking

any more jobs away, we

thought the union was on

board with the outsourcing,”

said Holder. “We were mis-

taken.

“They filed that grievance,

and the board agreed to keep

the preparation of tax bills in

the treasurer’s office. We will

likely talk about it again next

year.”

If the board would have de-

nied the grievance, an arbitra-

tor would have been brought

in to rule on it.

Randolph County’s tax billswill not be outsourced after all

Stifel Nicolaus prepared

tax figures for the Sparta

school board Monday night.

The board heard a report

about how to spend the up-

coming sales tax approved

by voters in March.

The increase is 1 cent, or 16

percent, higher than it was.

In most cases, the total sales

tax rate starting in July will

be 7.25 percent. In Sparta,

the rate will be 8.25 percent

because of an extra city tax.

Stifel Nicolaus broke down

the estimated collections

and distributions to county

school districts and how

much each district could cut

its real estate tax rates if it

chooses.

Coulterville—$166,612, re-

sulting in a possible real es-

tate tax rate cut of 27 cents.

Red Bud—$811,530, pos-

sible tax rate cut of 28 cents.

Rocher—$154,579, pos-

sible rate cut of 0.

Steeleville—$380,705, pos-

sible rate cut of 25 cents.

Chester—$822,359, pos-

sible rate cut, 71 cents.

Sparta—$1,116,501, pos-

sible rate cut of 92 cents.

Trico (based only on

Randolph County stu-

dents)—$129,072, possible

rate cut of 19 cents.

What eachdistrict

could getfrom tax

Continued on Page 5_______

The 1936 portion of the Sparta High School

Sparta school board plans demolitionIt will be another year, but

because of the upcoming sales

tax revenue for schools,

Sparta is making plans to tear

down the old 1936 gymna-

sium.

It will be replaced with a new

auditorium and practice gym,

according to Superintendent

Larry Beattie.

At the Monday night meet-

ing in Tilden, the board heard

from an architect about the

old gym. He said the building

first needs to be condemned,

which will end all use by stu-

dents. That action goes

through the regional school

superintendent.

A demolition permit is then

issued, which could take up

to two months.

Bids for demolition will then

be sought.

Because the state is involved,

it will take up to a year to get

all of the necessary paper-

work completed, the architect

said.

The board also heard from a

representative of Stifel

Nicolaus about how to best

use the new sales tax money.

Sparta expects to receive

about $1.1 million a year in

new money.

He discussed using the tax

for alternative revenue bonds

for capital projects, paying off

debt and possibly abating

some real estate taxes.

According to one table, the

Sparta school real estate tax

A Chester man is facing up

to 30 years in prison after be-

ing arrested for armed rob-

bery May 14.

According to Chester police,

the victim indicated that while

he was a guest at the home of

Derek Miller, 28, on East Ger-

man Street May 14, he was

robbed at knife-point.

A police investigation re-

vealed that Miller and the vic-

tim got into an argument,

which resulted in a physical

altercation. Miller allegedly

pulled a knife and took ap-

proximately $100 cash from

the victim.

Later that evening, Chester

police located and arrested

Miller. He is in jail with bail

set at $50,000.

Man chargedwith armedrobbery

Derek Miller

this coming fall

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Theresa Bailey of

Millstadt, forgery,

guilty, probation, fine;

retail theft, dismissed.

Joseph Hatley of

Percy and Steele-

ville firemen were

called out Wednesday

May 14 at about 11 p.m.

They were called to a

house on Brown Street

where a fire had started

in the kitchen.

The fire damage was

contained to that room

and the rafters. Smoke

damage was heavy

throughout the build-

ing.

No one was at home

at the time of the fire.

The home is reportedly

occupied by a man

named Faverty.

****

Chantell M. Hoffman,

21, of Red Bud was ar-

rested May 15 by Red

Bud police for domestic

battery. She was jailed.

****

Chadwick L. Hoffman,

34, of Red Bud was ar-

rested May 15 by Red

Bud police for domestic

battery. He was jailed.

****

Kelli J. Braun, 38, of

Percy was arrested May

15 by Steeleville police

for driving on a revoked

license. Braun posted

bond.

****

Thomas S. Beil, 39, of

Swansea was arrested

May 16 by Chester po-

lice for battery. He

posted bond.

****

Dyllan V. Wayland, 24,

of Coulterville was ar-

rested May 16 by Coult-

erville police on an Illi-

nois Department of Cor-

rections warrant for pa-

role violation. He was

transported to the

Menard Correctional

Center.

****

Dontae K. Anderson,

20, of Murphysboro was

arrested May 17 by

Steeleville police for

driving without a valid

driver’s license and fail-

ure to signal. Anderson

posted bond.

****

Jimmie A. Niemeyer,

47, of Chester was ar-

rested May 17 by Chester

police for domestic bat-

tery. He posted bond.

****

Austin R. Deppe, 24,

of Sparta was arrested

May 17 by Coulterville

police for domestic bat-

tery. He posted bond.

****

Linda J. Gregory, 58,

of Sparta was arrested

May 17 by Chester po-

lice for retail theft. She

was jailed.

****

Mandy L. Hagen, 26,

of Marissa was arrested

May 17 by Coulterville

police for obstructing

justice. She was jailed.

****

Bobbi J. Williams, 33,

of Sparta was arrested

May 19 by the Randolph

County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment for driving on a

suspended license and

on a Sparta city warrant.

Williams posted bond.

****

Heather N. Burgdorf,

26, of Red Bud was ar-

rested May 19 by the

Randolph County

Sheriff’s Department on

a warrant for deceptive

practice. She was re-

leased on a recogni-

zance bond.

****

James P. Zielinski, 41,

of Sparta was arrested

May 19 by the Randolph

County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment for possession of

cannabis. He posted

bond.

****

Jared L. Anders, 18, of

Sparta was arrested

May 19 by Sparta police

on a Perry County war-

rant for failure to ap-

pear in court on a

charge of driving an

uninsured vehicle. He

was jailed.

****

Kelly L. Wilson, 42, of

Steeleville was arrested

May 19 by Steeleville

police for domestic bat-

tery. Wilson was jailed.

****

Julianna Brown, 24, of

Murphysboro was ar-

rested May 20 by the

Randolph County

Sheriff’s Department on

a Randolph County war-

rant for failure to appear

in court on a theft

charge. She was jailed.

****

Adam Lee Moran, 28,

of Chester was arrested

May 14 by the Perry

County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment for theft. He was

taken to jail with bond

set at $2,000 cash.

****

Jerrette Reed, 23, of

Steeleville and Paul

Paquette, 33, of Ava

were arrested May 15 by

Murphysboro police af-

ter a disturbance in a

M u r p h y s b o r o

laundromat.

The two were charged

with public consump-

tion of alcohol and pub-

lic intoxication. They

both posted bond and

were released.

****

Sparta police investi-

gated a rash of retail

theft incidents during

the past week.

Those charged are

David Rushing, 48, of

Sparta, Steven Hood, 49,

of Tilden, Sarah

McManus, 26, of

Okawville, Tyler Penny,

18, of Sparta and Ryan

Brown, 28, of Sparta.

****

Steven Loesing, 46, of

Steeleville was cited

May 15 by Sparta police

for disorderly conduct

and was given a notice

to appear in court.

****

Cherish Bodendieck,

30, of Marissa was ar-

rested May 17 by Sparta

police for driving while

license suspended.

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Firemen and police

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Fire Chief Marty Bert

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May 22, 2014 County Journal Page 3

Dead man from NebraskaMore information has

been released by the

Jackson County Sher-

iff’s Department about

the dead man found at

the Cora coal terminal in

Jackson County May 13.

According to the sher-

iff’s department, the

man was Robert Carroll,

38, of Omaha, Nebraska.

He was on a coal train

that dumped its load at

Cora, and that train had

gone through Omaha.

The sheriff’s depart-

ment said the cause of

Carroll’s death has not

yet been determined,

pending the results of

toxicology samples.

Foul play is not sus-

pected.

Carroll’s body was

found on the heavy

grates over the coal hop-

pers.

Sparta farmers market openPresent last Friday for the opening of the Sparta farmers market for the

season were vendors Jennifer and James Bearden, selling a variety of

items made with goat’s milk, and Kevin Holliday with Aunt Nette’s Kettle

Corn.

At a special Randolph

County board meeting

May 15, a bid was

awarded for repair work

at the jail, and an early

retirement agreement

was finalized for a long-

time sheriff’s deputy.

A $20,476 bid from

Plumbing Solutions of

Sparta was accepted to

repair plumbing issues

in a cell block, which has

not been used for years

but is now needed.

Plumbing Solutions’

bid was the lowest of

three received by the

board.

The board accepted an

early retirement agree-

ment for deputy Rick

Kennedy. Kennedy has

worked in the sheriff’s

office for over 17 years.

His last day is officially

June 30, but because of

unused vacation time,

his last day on the ros-

ter was last week.

Board OKs plumbing bid

Percy post officeThis photograph was taken in the Percy post office probably in the 1920s

or 1930s. It was located where the west half of the video store is today.

The woman on the right is Bertha Mae Modglin. The two people in front

are not identified. However, it is known that Claude Rogers was a post-

master in those early days. Could the man in the tie be the postmaster?

Anyone who might know the identity of those two people is welcome to

contact the County Journal.

By Dan Zobel

Things are looking up

for the 2015 fiscal year

in Coulterville.

Treasurer Dale Schum-

er reported at Monday’s

village board meeting

that for the month of

April, Coulterville had a

net revenue of $12,078.

April was the last month

of the 2014 fiscal year.

The revenue meant

Coulterville ended the

year with a net loss of

$72,000. The deficit

would have been greater

if not for the $5,000 rev-

enue shown in March.

“Expect 2015 to be a

better year with how the

last couple of months

have been,” Schumer

said.

Linda Tragesser, a

Community Develop-

ment Assistance Pro-

gram representative,

spoke to the board in a

public hearing prior to

the meeting about a

CDAP infrastructure

grant.

The town will seek the

grant to replace 2,387

linear feet of existing

storm sewer underneath

Route 13.

Tragesser said the to-

tal project cost is

$452,555. Through the

grant, Coulterville will

have to cover 25 percent,

which is $113,139. The

town will cover the

amount by getting a

loan.

The grant application

has to be submitted by

June 2.

Tragesser let the board

know that Coulterville

will be competing

against other towns for

the grant money.

During public com-

ment, Sonny Smith

brought to the attention

of the board that he has

seen a lot of nonre-

cycable items put in the

recycle dumpster behind

city hall.

Smith suggested that

the town set up a video

camera to try to see who

is doing it.

Trustee Scott Wine said

Randolph County recy-

cling coordinator Mark

North recently told him

that Evansville went

through the same prob-

lem and had to eventu-

ally do away with their

recycling bins.

Wine said Coulterville

will not do that, but

through talks with

North, he is working on

different solutions to

some of the problems.

Chris Martin of Ran-

dolph Economic Devel-

opment spoke to the

board about what his of-

fice does.

He talked about differ-

ent projects his office is

working on, including

that Southern Illinois

Transfer will start build-

ing barges at KRPD No.

2 and trying to expand

the water line from

Baldwin to KRPD No. 2.

Martin said his office

tries to focus on projects

like this that can add 10-

15 jobs at a time.

He also spoke about

tourism and the new

map of the county that

was recently released.

He said television com-

mercials have been

broadcast, promoting

Randolph County, as

well as advertisements

in multiple publications.

“From the people to the

river to transportation,

we have a lot of good

assets in the county,”

Martin said. “Thank you

for your continued sup-

port.”

The board will again

give $40 to sponsor the

June 22 car show.

The recent town clean-

up day was a success.

Both dumpsters were

completely filled.

Hydrants were flushed

Monday and Tuesday,

and the maintenance

crew is working to get

the cemetery ready for

Memorial Day.

Coulterville revenue looking up

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ViewBy Martha Peebles

We will likely vote on minimum wageIt appears that Illinois

residents will get a

chance to vote on a non-

binding proposal in No-

vember.

We will be asked if we

think the state’s minimum

wage should go up to $10

an hour. Currently it is

$8.25 an hour.

The referendum will very

likely get a thumbs-up

from the majority of voters.

It will be a snuggly, feel-

good yes vote. People who

make minimum wage, of

course, will vote yes.

The mat-

ter should

not be en-

acted by

the legisla-

ture.

There are

all the us-

ual argu-

ments against a higher

minimum wage. It will

cause some employers to

layoff workers.

People who earn minium

wage will get a raise any-

way, if they are any good

at their jobs.

Very seldom do we hear

what it will do to prices.

With such a jump in the

minimum wage, prices will

certainly go up to pay for

it. Gas, food, building ma-

terials, everything will go

up, so the people who

make mini-

mum wage

will also

pay more

for the

things they

need.

A n o t h e r

argument

is what it will do to wages

across the board. Any-

one making $10 an hour

now will want a raise and

so will the rest of the work-

force.

There is more pressure

on prices.

Yes it sounds good to pay

people more money. We

would all like to make

more.

But when the govern-

ment gets involved in man-

dating what an employer

must pay his or her em-

ployees, it just causes

more strain on the busi-

ness.

We have become used to

the government mandat-

ing this and that, so get

ready. The minimum wage

and prices will be going

up.

A hike in minimum wagewill cause prices to go up

Some advice for graduates

Continued on Page 5

As high school and

college students

go through graduation

ceremonies, they are

offered advice from

teachers, administra-

tors, peers and espe-

cially their parents. As

young people prepare

for a new and exciting

life, parents begin to

get worried that they

haven’t equipped them

well enough to survive

in the real world. My

parents were no differ-

ent. Here are just a few

words of advice that I

remember:

● Don’t take any

wooden nickels. This

advice was somewhat

outdated because there

haven’t been wooden

nickels in circulation

for a very long time.

Wooden nickels are

probably worth more

than 5 cents nowadays;

however, they would do

you no good in a vend-

ing machine.

● Don’t start drink-

ing coffee, it will put

hair on your chest. This

was more of a warning

than actual advice.

What young girl wants

a hairy chest? Actually,

I was a risk taker and

decided I needed cof-

fee to get through nurs-

ing school. I would deal

with the chest hair

later.

● Don’t overdraw

your checking account.

I soon realized that just

because you have a lot

of checks doesn’t mean

you have enough

money to cover them.

There is a mathemati-

cal phenomenon called

subtraction that is re-

quired every time you

write a check. Thank-

fully, my dad had a

cushion of money in the

account I didn’t know

about.

● When the check oil

light comes on in your

old car, you need to add

oil. This I learned the

hard way and blew up

the engine.

● “A fool and his

money are soon

parted.” This was an

actual quote from En-

glish writer Thomas

Tusser in the 1500s, but

I thought my dad made

it up since he repeated

it several times a day.

● Have all of your

kids before you’re 30.

This advice came from

my mother after I got

married.

● Brush your teeth

and gargle every night.

● You don’t need to

come home every week-

end. If you do come

home every weekend,

don’t bring your dirty

laundry. There is some-

thing called a laun-

dromat.

● Get a weekend job.

You will need to pay for

the engine I am putting

in your car.

Bill Gates has some

good advice for gradu-

ates, too. Here are a few

things he said during a

high school graduation

speech:

● Life is not fair—get

used to it.

● The world doesn’t

care about your self-es-

teem. The world will

expect you to accom-

plish something before

you feel good about

yourself.

● You won’t make

$60,000 a year right out

of high school. You

won’t be a vice presi-

dent with a car phone

until you earn both.

● If you think your

teacher is tough, wait

till you get a boss.

● Flipping burgers is

not beneath your dig-

nity. Your grandpar-

ents had a different

word for burger flip-

ping. They called it op-

portunity.

● If you mess up, it’s

Get back at the scammersE ven those of us

aware of scams

can get caught up in

them.

Here’s what happened

to me over the course of

about two months.

I have tinnitus, ringing

in the ears. Lately, there

have been several prod-

ucts advertised that are

supposed to help it or

stop it.

I was skeptical but de-

cided I would try one.

It’s called Ring-Away. I

heard a commercial on

the radio and placed an

order.

The commercial pro-

claimed that the first

100 callers could get a

free sample.

I called the number

and listened to all of the

propaganda about how

well it worked. I knew

the chances of it work-

ing were slim, though.

Through an electronic

ordering system, I went

ahead with a bottle to be

shipped to me for $9.95

shipping and handling.

I agreed to pay that. I

was told that the order

would be renewed using

my credit card unless I

called to cancel.

After about two weeks

of trying the two pills a

day, I realized it wasn’t

helping. By the way,

they sent two bottles,

not one. I called the

phone number and can-

celed. I wanted to make

sure I wasn’t charged.

When my Discover bill

arrived in a couple of

weeks, there were two

charges of $49.99 each

for two bottles of Ring-

Away.

I called the company

and said I had canceled,

and they should credit

my card.

No, the man said. The

offer was not free. I said

that is what the commer-

cial and their sales pitch

said. He said the free of-

fer was only for two

weeks, then I would be

billed for what I was

shipped.

How could that be

free?

I told him I would not

argue with him, then I

called Discover. I told

them about the problem.

They took off the

charges, and the com-

pany didn’t argue. That

is how using a credit

card can save you from

crooks.

So many of the things

you see advertised on

television don’t work.

They try to get your

money through high

shipping and handling

charges or through out-

right lies.

CorrectionA recent story about

the Rockwood Royal

Neighbors indicated

that Join Hands Day was

attended by 120 chil-

dren. It was actually at-

tended by 16 adults and

10 children.

Help kidsride for freeEditor, County Journal

The Ava Volunteer Fire

Department is becom-

ing increasingly aware

of the large number of

Honor vetsevery dayEditor, County Journal:

Monday is the day we,

as a nation, honor all of

our fallen veterans who

have given their all in or-

der for the entire nation

to be able to live not only

in freedom of life but

also the freedom of fear

of tyranny.

Those veterans, wheth-

er buried in a local cem-

etery or one of the na-

tional military cemeter-

ies, should be honored,

not just one day, but ev-

ery day throughout the

year.

Do not think that a per-

son has to travel to Ar-

lington, Virginia or

Omaha Beach, France

or some far off small is-

land in the far east the-

aters of these conflicts.

There are national cem-

eteries within a two-

hour or less drive right

here.

Alton and Mounds in

southern Illinois and

Jefferson barracks are

just some nearby. Upon

entering these hallowed

grounds, be prepared to

embody a vast sense of

purpose, especially

when you view the large

number of headstones

marked simply “Un-

known.” It, in itself, is a

very humbling experi-

ence.

Our fallen heroes, from

the time of fighting to

form this great country

to the most current of

conflicts, are to be eter-

nally honored every day

we live with the knowl-

edge of their sacrifice.

Thank you.

Thomas Pierceall

Chester

low income families in

our community.

Many parents struggle

to put food on the table

for their children every

night, let alone have the

funds to take their chil-

dren out to fun events.

Many kids don’t get to

ride rides at picnics and

fairs because their par-

ents simply can’t afford

it.

We all fondly remem-

ber hours spent on the

ferris wheel and tilt-a-

whirl. What fun times

those were for all of us

as children.

Shouldn’t every child

have the opportunity to

make those kind of spe-

cial memories that we

have?

We want to give our

children the opportu-

nity to make these mem-

ories during the Ava

Homecoming, June 5-7.

If we can come up with

the funds to do this, all

children will be able to

enjoy the rides all night

on a designated night at

no charge.

We are close to reach-

ing our goal but are still

in need of donations.

Please help us put

smiles on a few child-

ren’s faces and laughter

in their hearts by send-

ing your donation no

later than May 31 to: Ava

Fire Department, Attn:

Ride Buyout, PO Box 70,

Ava, 62907.

Any questions can be

directed to Ava City Hall

at 426-3641.

Rodney Anderson

Ava Fire Chief

Cyclone: more show than goThere I was, sitting

in my office at

home trying to come up

with something to write

about for this column.

As I stared blankly into

space, my inspiration

suddenly hit me. On the

wall not three feet from

me was a picture of my

1969 Mercury Cyclone.

Man, what a car that

was!

Dad bought that car for

me back when muscle

cars meant muscle cars.

The Cyclone was de-

signed to look like Cale

Yarborough’s NASCAR

stock car of that time.

The paint scheme was

the same, and it had rac-

ing stripes, decals on

the front and back quar-

ter panels, a spoiler,

hood pins and a four-on-

the-floor transmission.

It was back when en-

gine sizes were mea-

sured in cubic-inch dis-

placement, not liters,

and two-barrel and four

barrel carburetors, not

fuel injection. The Cy-

clone had a 351c.i.

I’m told there were

only 500 Cyclones of

that style built, but I was

never able to confirm

that. I saw one in this

area parked at the Du

Quoin State Fair in

1971, but I’m not sure if

it was owned by some-

one local.

There were some really

hot cars around here

back then, and, unlike

today’s cars, they didn’t

all look the same.

There were Super

Bees, Dusters, Mus-

tangs, GTOs, Monte Car-

los, Oldsmobile 442s,

Road Runners, Barracu-

das, Chargers and Cam-

aros.

One of neatest cars

around was a 1968

bright yellow Camaro

owned by Dale Rathert,

then of Campbell Hill.

Dale let me drive it one

night while we were

cruising Chester. I took

it down to the bypass

road and let it go. Talk

about fun.

Perhaps the most pow-

erful car I drove back

then belonged to my

brother Jerry. It was a

1968 Charger with a

383c.i. engine. Jerry out-

fitted it with mag

wheels.

I took it out for a run

one night on the straight

stretch between Cutler

and Route 154. Before I

knew it, I was going al-

most 100 miles an hour,

with plenty of pedal left.

I backed it down real

quick.

As for the Cyclone, it

was more show than go.

I declined offers to drag

race between the

bridges on Rockcastle

Road south of the Steele-

ville High School be-

cause I knew I wouldn’t

win.

I ended up selling it to

Tony Romano. It wound

up in the Fritsche fam-

ily in Percy, then with

Jan Byrd. LeeAnn

thought about buying it

from Jan for me, but that

never got done.

The last time I saw it

was around 1983. I was

delivering papers on a

Wednesday night at the

old Huck’s in Steeleville

when a flatbed pulled up

to get gas. On the back

was a 1969 Mercury Cy-

clone that I’m sure was

mine.

I asked the driver

where he was taking it.

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cause figures reported at

the board meeting put the

cost at about $5,800.

Smith provided updated

figures to the County

Journal Tuesday, which

put the cost just over

$7,350.

Speith offered the mo-

tion to not send anyone to

the conference this No-

vember but to revisit the

issue next March. Riecken-

berg wanted to postpone

the vote until next month

because board member

Brian Thies was absent.

However, Speith noted

that his motion was on the

floor, and after Coleman

seconded it, Rieckenberg

called for a vote.

Speith, Coleman, Ber-

naix and Jones voted yes,

with Rieckenberg and

Carson voting no.

After the vote, Rieck-

enberg noted that it

was the first time in her

23 years on the board

that a vote was taken on

the Chicago trip.

She said the board

might have to bring

trainers and presenters

to Trico if needed be-

fore the 2015 Chicago con-

ference, and she said that

could prove to be expen-

sive.

During the discussion

prior to the vote, it was

noted that several area

school districts have

stopped sending board

members to the conference

as a way to cut costs in times

of reduced state funding .

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“It is our position to op-

pose any outsourcing of

work due to looming lay-

offs,” said Local 399 repre-

sentative Floyd Fessler.

“This would have been an

unfair labor practice. The

people getting laid off

have recall status, and if

the department can’t do

the required work, we

would expect them to be

called.”

Jones said the change

would have saved the

county $13,000 a year at a

time when the county is

making cuts.

Tax billsContinued fromPage 1__________

rate could be cut to the

tune of 92 cents per $100

assessed valuation be-

cause of the sales tax.

That amounts to $307 for

each $100,000 assessed

evaluation on real estate.

The sales tax will take

effect July 1 and should

be distributed to the vari-

ous school districts start-

ing in November.

In other news from the

meeting, the board heard

from building trades

teacher Larry Stork about

next year’s class project.

The plan is to build a

restroom/concession

stand at the softball field,

which could also be used

for football. Stork said the

project would include side-

walks, a porch on the east

side and would be handi-

capped accessible.

The estimated cost is

$80,000 with the class do-

ing all of the work except

plumbing.

Stork said if the work can

begin when school starts

in August, the project will

be finished by the time

school is out.

In personnel matters, the

board approved the retire-

ment of teachers Jerenda

Aitken and Carol Orella at

the end of this school year.

Beth Peters resigned as

kids club supervisor.

The board also hired

a new football/wres-

tling coach for the

2014-2015 season. He is

Robert Kirk, a former

coach at Eldorado and

Pinckneyville. Kirk will

also teach PE at Lin-

coln. His assistant

coach will be Kyle

Reinhold. See more

about Kirk in the

sports section of this is-

sue.

The board approved

the new grading scale.

It lowers the scale for

an A from 100-93 to 100-

92. A B grade is 91-83,

C 82-74, D 73-65 and an

F is 64 and below.

Sparta meeting...From Page 1________

By Dana Martin

After hearing a re-

port from maintenance

supervisor Gary

Schoenbeck on the con-

dition of one of the

town’s mowers, the

Baldwin Town Board

acted Tuesday night to

replace the equipment.

Schoenbeck said the

current mower was us-

ing oil and running

hot.

He had prices on a

new Hustler mower of

the same type, at

$8,753, or a price on a

Hustler Super Z Hyper

Drive, which after trad-

ing in the old mower,

would cost $8,000. Af-

ter reviewing a quote

from Hartmann Farm

Supply, the board voted

to make the trade for

the Super Z Hyper Drive

from Hartmann.

The 2015 fiscal bud-

get, which the board

has been working to fi-

nalize, was reviewed

again and amended to

include the purchase of

the mower. Trustee

Greg Stellhorn went

through each line item

of the new budget with

the board, and adjust-

ments were made.

Stellhorn hopes to have

the final budget ready

for the board to approve

in June.

Trustees Darrell

Mueth and Virgil Chan-

dler asked why the po-

lice wages line item in

the budget includes

payment to Mayor Dan

Jones. Clerk Wes

Stellhorn said the vil-

lage ordinance speci-

fies the liquor com-

missioner’s wages be

paid from that line item.

Jones is the liquor com-

missioner.

Schoenbeck also re-

ported that the village’s

tractor is experiencing

problems, but for now,

he is keeping a close eye

on it. The hydraulic

pump is leaking, and if

repairs are necessary, it

will have to be sent to St.

Louis or Cape Girardeau.

Tim Rucks was at the

meeting to discuss the

position of village ani-

mal control warden, a po-

sition he also holds with

Sparta. Rucks said he

needed to review the

village’s ordinance to see

what it allows as far as

filing complaints and as-

sessing fees or fines.

Mueth asked what ex-

tra fees, for example,

would Rucks charge to

deal with skunks. Rucks

said it would not cost

extra. Any of the ani-

mals that are trapped

would be put down hu-

manely, he said.

In the case of dogs that

are picked up, Rucks

would take them to the

Randolph County Hu-

mane Society in Sparta,

where they are held for

seven days, as required

by state law, to allow pos-

sible owners to claim

them. The RCHS will

keep those that are

adoptable. Those that

have to be put down

would be euthanized

for a cost of around

$30, said Rucks.

Trustee Angela

Kirchhoefer asked

Rucks what happens

when a dog is claimed

by an owner. Rucks

said in those cases, if

the ordinance allows,

the owner should pay

a fee, which would

come to the town.

Cats are a different

story, as the RCHS

doesn’t have room.

Rucks said he usu-

ally takes cats to

farmers with whom

he has an arrange-

ment.

The board asked

Rucks to review the

current ordinance

then meet with Jones,

who will present any

needed changes to the

board and village at-

torney.

Trustee Jimmie

Niemeyer, zoning

chairman, shared

with the board some

of the zoning code

changes being looked

at. One includes re-

quiring a permit to

put up a pool. Mueth

suggested the word-

ing clarify the size

and type of pools, and

specify that the per-

mit is a one-time fee.

In the absence of

zoning administrator

Jim Kinzel, Niemeyer

said Kinzel is review-

ing a request for a build-

ing-permit extension

until August 8 for a shed

to be built at 105 W. Elm

Street. The owner has

completed the carport

but still has to build the

shed in the original per-

mit.

There is also a request

for a special-use permit

for a carport, fence and

pool at 209 W. Elm

Street. Niemeyer said

that would be reviewed

prior to the zoning

board’s meeting sched-

uled for 7 p.m., Mon-

day, June 9 at the com-

munity building.

Mueth said he has re-

ceived several com-

plaints about both dogs

barking and loud mo-

torcycles in town. He

has visited with dog

owners to try to allevi-

ate that problem.

Chandler is still in the

process of getting bids

to deal with the park

pavilion floor. He and

Mueth were at a pavil-

ion in Freeburg, he said,

that has a concrete floor

that incorporates

microfiber in the cement

to prevent slippage.

Mueth said it seemed to

have good traction even

when it was wet.

Trustee Jeff Rowold

said the town’s 2013

water consumer report

is available to view at

i l r w a . o r g / C C R /Baldwin13.pdf, or a hard

copy may be obtained at

the community build-

ing.

Clerk Wes Stellhorn

said he was not going to

publish the report in the

newspaper.

Baldwin approves new equipmentTown board also reviews the newbudget, hears from animal control,won’t publish year’s water report

Sparta High School

was one of five area high

schools to recently at-

tend Law Day at the

Randolph County Court-

house, which was spon-

sored by Circuit Clerk

Sherry Johnson and Re-

gional Superintendent

of Schools Kelton Davis.

Government students

spent part of the day

meeting county officials

and learning about their

jobs.

“We look forward each

year to present Law Day

to our students,” Johnson

said. “I believe it is very

important to educate our

young people about local

government and to try to

let them have some fun

doing it.”

The event included a

mock trial facilitated by

State’s Attorney Jeremy

Walker, a visit to the

county jail, a tour of the

county museum, visits

with Assessor Wayne

Voss, Coroner Randy

Dudenbostel, Commis-

sioner Marc Kiehna and

County Clerk Pat Lar-

amore. Refreshments

were provided by

Gilster-Mary Lee.

Above, Circuit Clerk Sherry Johnson and Regional Superintendent of

Schools Kelton Davis welcomed Sparta High School students to the

courthouse. Below, Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker,

standing, addressed the students before conducting a mock trial.

“Participants came

away with a new outlook

on the role and services

of county government,”

Davis said. “We cer-

tainly stressed the le-

gal services from law

enforcement to judi-

Sparta students take part in Law Day

The work to remove

sludge from the Lake

Road sewer lagoon in

Willisville has been

completed.

The work was accom-

plished without much

accompanying odor,

but there is a problem.

At the Tuesday night

town board meeting,

Mayor Clarence War-

ner said the company

that removed the

sludge damaged the

intake line.

“They will pay to fix

it,” Warner said.

The board also ap-

proved a volunteer po-

lice officer and named

a new board member.

Tammy Turner of

Willisville was ap-

proved to ride with po-

lice when they are on

duty. She will not be

paid. She wants the ex-

perience in law en-

forcement for a future

job.

Brit Hepp was ap-

pointed to replace Meta

Creech on the board.

Creech resigned re-

cently. Hepp will serve

until the next election.

The board approved

placing a speed bump

on Krause Street.

Board member Doug

Vickery voted against

it.

Be careful driving

through Willisville.

The police report in-

cluded 30 traffic stops

during the month. Fif-

teen of those resulted

in speeding tickets.

Animal control wrote

three tickets during

the month, one for fail-

ure to have a pet inocu-

lated and two for al-

lowing pets to run at

large.

In other action, the

board voted to raise the

minimum amount re-

quired to bid a pur-

chase from $10,000 to

$20,000. That matches

the state statute.

Two summer work-

ers will be hired at

minimum wage. War-

ner said Willisville has

300 new stop signs to

install and grass to

mow. He will use pre-

vious job applications

for the hiring.

W’ville sewerlagoon damaged

Company that did thesludge removal will

make the repairs

cial proceedings and

tried to include responsi-

bilities of many office-

holders.”

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Derby partyA group of ladies in Marissa had fun imitating

the hatted people at the Derby, and Lisa Stevens

of Marissa hosted a Hags on Nags party in

conjunction with the Kentucky Derby. Those

attending were Jamay Carter, Linda Jones,

Marilyn Mcheen, Jane Tiren, Rosalie Flick,

Eileen Little, Marlyn Black, Helen Cissell, Debi

Harris, Mildred Patton, Helen McCloskey, Ben

Carter and Gavin Wilkerson. The ladies wore

creative hats, rode stick horses and drank mint

juleps. They want to make it an annual event.

Here, Stevens displays her Derby hat and stick

horse. Photo by Carol Mercer

Pinckneyville Com-

munity Hospital will

host a 30-minute edu-

cational presentation

on summertime and

swimming safety at the

Pinckneyville City Pool

Saturday, May 31.

Admittance is free

from 12:40 to 12:59

p.m. Participants must

attend the educational

class which begins at

1. There will be free

swimming for all par-

ticipants, free hot dogs,

chips and lemonade

from 1:30 to 4:30.

Two summer family

pool passes will be

given away.

All regular pool rules

apply, and children

must be accompanied

by an adult. Those at-

tending should bring

lawn chairs or a beach

towel to sit on.

Call the hospital at

357-5907 for more in-

formation or to see if

weather cancels the

event.

The pool phone num-

ber is 357-5626.

P’ville hospital tooffer swim safety

Marissa concerned about vandalismBy Mike Trotter

Marissa Mayor Moe

Cross and the village

council discussed some

recent problems at the

village park during the

council meeting Mon-

day.

Cross mentioned an in-

crease in graffiti and

vandalism of the rest-

rooms and to some pic-

nic tables. Cross also

noted that large groups

of teens have been gath-

ering in the park for

fights.

The police department

will increase patrols of

the park area. The vil-

lage is also looking into

grants to get more secu-

rity cameras for the

park.

Cross also reported

that the new exercise

facility should be open

by the second week of

June. Construction

should be finished

soon, then the exercise

equipment will be

moved in.

It was announced

that several building

permits have been is-

sued. Paul Milam was

given permits for a

fence and a swimming

pool at 302 E. Spring.

Frank and Janice Lee

received a permit for a

patio at 618 S. Euclid,

and Jerome Kern was

issued a permit for a

pole barn at 715 S.

Hamilton.

Motions were ap-

proved to sponsor a hole

at the Marissa Cham-

ber of Commerce Golf

Tournament with a do-

nation of $100 and to

sponsor the Marissa

Coal Festival Flag Day

5K with a donation of

$10.

It was reported that

construction on the

new bingo stand at the

park is finished except

for the electrical work.

The village is now seek-

ing bids for the electri-

cal work, which it

hopes can be finished

before the Coal Festival

starts.

Window cleaningJim Powell of Pinckneyville has his own window cleaning business, J.P. Windows. Tuesday he was

busy cleaning the Dairy Queen windows in Steeleville. Powell says he is semi retired.

Graffiti has been found on the restroom walls and on some picnic tables

Following the regular

mid-month committee

meetings May 22, the

Red Bud City Council

will hold a special meet-

ing.

The committee meet-

ings begin at 7. The

council meeting will fol-

low.

On the agenda is the

hiring of two employees.

The council will look at

hiring a part-time police

officer and a part-time

city hall employee.

SpecialRed Budmeeting

Safe boatingThis is National Safe

Boating Week.

Illinois had 65 boating

accidents in fiscal year

2013, in which there

were 50 injuries and 13

fatalities. In 2012, Illi-

nois reported 101 boat-

ing accidents, 69 inju-

ries and 19 fatalities.

Of the 14 fatalities in

2013, 12 of those victims

may have survived if

they had been wearing

personal floatation de-

vices.

This week focuses on

wearing a life jacket.

State law in Illinois re-

quires boat owners to

have a personal floata-

tion device available for

each person on the boat.

Boaters should have

the kind of life jacket ap-

propriate for the kind of

boating they are doing.

If you are operating a

personal watercraft or

jet ski, you must wear a

life jacket.

Sober boating is also a

must, according to law.

Three of last year’s Illi-

nois boating fatalities

involved alcohol or drug

impairment. In an effort

to keep the waters safe,

IDNR conservation po-

lice spend a lot of time

on the water enforcing

safe boating laws, in-

cluding arresting im-

paired boat operators.

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May 22, 2014

Mound of tiresOver 54 tons of tires were collected and recycled in Randolph County with part of a grant from the

Illinois EPA. The project was run by Randolph County recycling coordinator Mark North and

Randolph County code enforcement officer Marty Yallaly. Those two worked with county

municipalities and road districts to get rid of unwanted tires. The project started in November and

more than 100 tires were hauled away the first of April to be shredded and used for other purposes.

Steeleville gas pricesGas prices have been up and down like a yo-yo in

Steeleville for the past few weeks. Tuesday it

was at $3.549. It has been as high as $3.699.

According to a worker at one store, Huck’s leads

the way on gas prices, and Casey’s follows.

Steeleville seems to have its own gas war.

Sometimes the price has changed twice in one

day. Meanwhile, the price in Sparta stays much

the same for long periods of time. This week it

was $3.529.

Memorial Day is Mon-

day, May 26. The follow-

ing is a list of services

in the local area as re-

ported to the Journal.

Ava

The program will be

held Monday, May 26 at

10 a.m. The speaker will

be Steven M.J. Bost.

The program will be at

the new gazebo. Take a

lawn chair.

Campbell Hill

The American Legion

will host the program

Monday, May 26 at 11

a.m. at the park.

The speaker will be Al

Buescher, retired USMC

lieutenant colonel.

Lunch will be served

after the program.

Chester

The program will be

held at the VFW hall at

10 a.m. Monday, May 26.

The speaker will be

Pastor Mike Fogerson of

the Chester First Baptist

Church.

Coulterville

The VFW will be in

charge of the service

Monday, May 26 at 10

a.m. at the village cem-

etery.

Mayor Steve Barlow

and David Friess will be

the speakers.

Evansville

The program will be

held Sunday, May 25 at

noon. Vietnam veterans

will receive special pins.

Dinner will follow at

the Legion hall.

Percy

The program will be

held Monday, May 26 at

11 a.m. at the village

hall under the auspices

of the American Legion

post.

The speaker will be re-

tired USAF Colonel

James Bohn. Also dur-

ing the program, a 60-

year service award will

be presented.

Perry County

Galum Cemetery in

Pinckneyville will be the

scene of a patriotic and

praise program Sunday,

May 25.

Rob Mathis, Oak Grove

Baptist Church pastor,

will be the speaker. Take

your lawn chairs.

Pinckneyville

The service will be held

at the city cemetery

Monday, May 26 at 9

a.m.

The speaker will be Jay

Lowder, pastor of First

Baptist Church.

Sparta

The service will be held

at Caledonia Cemetery at

10 a.m. Monday, May 26.

Speakers will be Mayor

Charles Kelley and in-

coming VFW Com-

mander John Davin.

After the program,

those who attend the

service are welcome to a

potluck dinner at noon

at the American Legion

hall. The Ladies Auxil-

iary will provide the

meat for the meal.

Swanwick

Korean War veterans

will be honored Monday,

May 26 at the 11 a.m.

program at Swanwick

Bethel Cemetery.

The speaker will be Gig

Shute, a veteran of the

“forgotten war.”

Tilden

The Coulterville VFW

will be in charge of the

service at 9 a.m. Mon-

day, May 26 at the

Tilden cemetery.

Memorial Day services to be held in this area

A staff member from

Congressman Bill En-

yart’s office will be avail-

able at three area loca-

tions May 28 as part of

the Congress on Your

Corner program.

Constituents can meet

with the staff member to

discuss job creation, eco-

nomic development or

any issue dealing with

the federal government.

No appointment is nec-

essary, but time and

availability may be lim-

ited depending on the

number of constituents

who attend.

The staff member will

be at the Tamaroa Vil-

lage Hall from 8:30 to 10

a.m., Pinckneyville City

Hall from 10:30 to noon

and Sparta City Hall

from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Call 529-3791 for more

information.

Enyart stafferto be in this area

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THURSDAY: No school.

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Lunch

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WEDNESDAY: Corn dog,

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FRIDAY: Subway sand-

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May 26-30

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May 26-30

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WEDNESDAY: Ham,

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THURSDAY: No school.

FRIDAY: Lunch provided

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May 26-30

Breakfast

MONDAY: No school.

TUESDAY—FRIDAY:

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Lunch

TUESDAY: Spaghetti,

garden salad, fruit, gar-

lic bread.

WEDNESDAY: Cheese-

burger, French fries,

fruit.

THURSDAY: Field day.

Sack lunch.

FRIDAY: Sandwich, car-

rots, fruit.

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May 26-30

Breakfast

MONDAY: No school.

TUESDAY: Ham/eggs,

toast.

WEDNESDAY: Cereal.

fruit, juice.

THURSDAY: Cinnamon

toast, sausage links,

fruit.

FRIDAY: Oatmeal, toast.

Lunch

TUESDAY—FRIDAY:

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Milk served with each

meal

Thumbs upCaleb Foster of Coulterville, left, and Devin Frisbie of Red Bud wait

their turn to head into the Southwestern Illinois College GED ceremony.

They were among the more than 475 individuals who earned certificates

through the GED preparation program. SWIC photo by Linda Gass-Burgess

By Carol Mercer

Student council elec-

tions for the 2014-15

school year were held

at Marissa Junior-Se-

nior High School ear-

lier this month. Since

the seventh grade gets

voted on in the fall, the

following list is for

grades 8-12.

The eighth-grade

class elected Cassie

Campbell, Drew Chan-

dler, Kaitlynn Hancock

and Bailey Tedrow as

its student council rep-

resentatives. The alter-

nate is Isabella Combs.

The ninth-grade class

chose Rayna Cox,

James Inman, Chase

Daugherty and Bren-

dan Wallace, with Mad-

die Winter as the alter-

nate.

Sophomore students

elected Bailey Gale,

Nikki Hall, Brittanie

Hancock, Abby Larson

and Kyle Sith.

Junior class student

council members are

Darwin Broussard, Ali-

cia Jarrett, Hannah

Niles and Taylor

Schreiber. Cheyanne

Miller is the alternate.

The senor class

elected Alex Dietrich

Bob Fett, Melanie John-

son, Matthew Reuss

and Brooke Inman.

The student council

sponsors the blood

drive in the spring, a

junior high dance and

high school homecom-

ing. Council members

also assist with the fall

festival and the special

needs dance in Lenz-

burg.

Student council

sponsors are Sherry

Koch and Jill Prest.

Marissa studentcouncil election

Back to the ’50sEmma Gillette, Alyssa Mager, Olivia Leemon and Breanna Henson were

just some of the many fifth and sixth-graders who enjoyed the Marissa

Elementary School’s Beta Club sock hop end of the year dance May 16.

Many dressed in ’50s clothing. Photo by Carol Mercer

Courtney Bingel of

Marissa has won the

Dekalb Agricultural Ac-

complishment Award. It

is Marissa Junior-Se-

nior High School’s high-

est agricultural award.

She is the daughter of

Bryan and Laurie Bin-

gel.

The award is for excel-

lence in academics,

leadership and agricul-

tural work experience.

Bingel’s accomplish-

ments include the Cedar

Leaf Salute Award, Na-

Earns lawdegreeBen Tiller, formerly of

Steeleville, has earned

his juris doctor degree

magna cum laude,

from St. Louis Uni-

versity School of Law.

The degree was

awarded May 15.

Tiller, who now lives

in St. Louis, is a 2007

graduate of Steeleville

High School and 2011

graduate of Southeast

Missouri State Uni-

versity in Cape Girar-

deau. He will join the

St. Louis law firm

Brown & James, fo-

cusing on insurance

defense litigation.

Tiller is the son of

Chuck and Pam Tiller

of Chester. His grand-

parents are Alvera

Icenhour of North

Carolina and the late

Roger Sink, and Ruth

and Harold Tiller of

Steeleville.

t i o n a l

Honor So-

ciety sec-

r e t a r y ,

FFA chap-

ter vice

president,

treasurer

and secre-

tary and

FFA ag-communica-

tions section winner.

As the winner of the

2014 award, Bingel’s

name will be recorded

on a permanent plaque

displayed at the school.

Courtney Bingel winsagricultural award

Master’s degreesAshley Kipp, left, and Kacey Becker, both of

Steeleville, graduated from SIU Carbondale

May 10. They received their master’s degrees

in speech-language pathology. Kipp is the

daughter of Paul Kipp of Sparta and the late

Lorraine Kipp. Becker is the daughter of Brian

and Sheila Becker of Steeleville.

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WelcomedIn Over

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Percy497-8272

Courtney

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The Trico school board

appears poised to give

the superintendent con-

trol over how money

earned by student orga-

nizations from the sale

of soda at most indoor

sports events is divided.

However, the board

stopped short of making

a formal decision Mon-

day night.

The issue first came up

last month when junior

high student council ad-

visor David Goetting

pointed out that the dis-

trict is making more

money off of the sale of

soda and bottled water

than the organizations

working the concession

stands.

The student organiza-

tions use their share of

the money for a variety

of student activities. The

district uses its share to

pay for textbooks and

student activities such

as homecoming and se-

nior awards night.

As of last month, the

district soda fund had a

balance of about

$27,000.

Some board members

questioned if the super-

intendent was ever

given control over the

fund and how the prof-

its are split. Right now,

the district is reaping

about 62 percent of the

profits, with the rest

going to the student or-

ganizations.

Superintendent Jack

Smith confirmed that

the board had not given

control over the fund to

the superintendent

when the fund was es-

tablished, but it could

delegate that authority

at any time.

Board member Bryan

Coleman said he would

like to see the profits

split 50-50, and some of

his colleagues agreed.

Board member Lois

Jones also noted that the

money generated by the

soda fund is spent to di-

rectly benefit students.

“It’s not going to teach-

ers,” she said.

Board member Dan

Carson offered a motion

to give the superinten-

dent control over the

soda fund. Smith asked

the board to hold off ac-

tion for another month,

and the motion was

withdrawn.

This year, the district

paid $21.41 for each

case of soda and $13.72

for a case of water.

Smith said those costs

will increase next year

in accordance with the

district’s contract with

Coke.

The board also took ac-

tion on a number of per-

sonnel matters. Larry

Drew Pettit will be the

new junior high social

studies teacher next

school year. Alesha

Dayne Davis was hired

as the junior high sci-

ence teacher and Aaron

Nance as the new

fourth-grade teacher.

Patricia Robertson’s

resignation as the dis-

trict food service direc-

tor was approved. She

will become a cook at the

high school.

Stacy Schott was hired

as a bus driver begin-

ning with the new

school year.

Other resignations in-

clude Steven Ebers as

high school JV baseball

coach, Darl Lodge as

high school JV softball

coach and Dan King as

junior high girls basket-

ball coach.

Now that the football

co-op with Elverado is

dissolved, Smith pointed

out that the district of-

fers one more girls sport

than boys. He said he

would like to see an-

other boys sport added

to keep the number the

same.

Junior high assistant

principal/athletic direc-

tor Ron Coleman has

looked into the possibil-

ity of again fielding a

boys cross country run-

ning team. He estimated

the cost at $1,500 a year.

However, there were

some questions about

where the team would

practice and where Trico

would host meets. No de-

cision was made, but the

idea could come up at a

future meeting.

Trico had cross coun-

try teams in the 1960s

and ’70s.

The board extended

Smith’s contract

through June of 2016

with a pay raise of 1.5

percent.

High school/junior

high Principal Mike

Denault’s contract was

reworded to reflect

changes brought on by

Obamacare, and that

was approved.

The contract with the

district’s support per-

sonnel was also ap-

proved. They will be get-

ting a 1.5 percent pay

hike retroactive to the

2013-14 school year and

a 1.75 percent raise for

2014-15.

Smith informed the

board that two new

buses will need to be

purchased soon. He said

the district has fallen

two years behind in its

bus rotation program

due to a lack of money.

He estimated new

buses will cost about

$70,000 each.

Smith also reported on

Senate Bill 16, which is

proposed legislation on

how schools are funded.

He said Trico would

stand to get $782,000

from the state if the bill

becomes law.

However, Smith said

he is not encouraged

about it being passed be-

cause Chicago schools

would lose money under

the bill’s funding for-

mula.

It was announced sev-

eral days before the

meeting that Jeff R.

Hines, a Pioneer Seed

sales representative

from Murphysboro, do-

nated $1,000 to the

Trico FFA chapter.

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Mr. & MissClasses:

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County FairSunday, July 13 at 5:30pm

Randolph CountyFairgrounds, Sparta

Randolph County FairCommittee is seeking candidates

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Conway receives scholarshipTrenton Conway of Steeleville was recently named the winner of a $500

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Scholarship recipientsPinckneyville High School seniors, from left, Katie Kovic, Callie Priebe and

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Good citizenshipBeth Shanklin, right, representing the Beaucoup Creek chapter of the

Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Good Citizenship Awards

to Pinckneyville High School junior James Davidson, sophomore Ian Henne

and freshman Ashley Wild.

Some accolades were

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school board meeting

Monday night.

Teacher Susan Polino

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the sciences.

Rick Oeth represented

the association. He said

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of the Air Force and

aerospace education.

For receiving the

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The school also re-

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forts.

Also honored were stu-

dents Gailen Hall and

Gabe Marshall. They both

took first-place awards at

the state Skills USA com-

petition.

Hall won for electrical

construction wiring and

Marshall for carpentry.

The two will go to the

national competition for

Skills USA June 1 in

Kansas City.

“We competed against

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Stork. “I have had an ex-

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trades class this year.”

Pictured from left are building trades teacher Larry Stork, Gailen Hall and

Gabe Marshall, Skills USA first-place award winners.

Sparta teachers, studentsawarded at board meeting

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Source of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water andbottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As watertravels over the surface of the land or through theground, it dissolves naturally-occurring mineralsand, in some cases, radioactive material, and canpickup substances resulting from the presence ofanimals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source waterinclude:- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses andbacteria, which may come from sewage treatmentplants, septic systems, agricultural livestockoperations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts andmetals, which can be naturally-occurring or resultfrom urban storm water runoff, industrial ordomestic wastewater discharges, oil and gasproduction, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from avariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, includingsynthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which areby-products of industrial processes and petroleumproduction, and can also come from gas stations,urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can benaturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gasproduction and mining activities.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons withcancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who haveundergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDSor other immune system disorders, some elderly andinfants can be particularly at risk frominfections. These people should seek advice aboutdrinking water from their health care providers.EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessenthe risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and othermicrobial contaminants are available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can causeserious health problems, especially for pregnantwomen and young children. Lead in drinking wateris primarily from materials and componentsassociated with service lines and home plumbing.We cannot control the variety of materials used inplumbing components. When your water has beensitting for several hours, you can minimize thepotential for lead exposure by flushing your tapfor 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water fordrinking or cooking. If you are concerned aboutlead in your water, you may wish to have yourwater tested. Information on lead in drinkingwater, testing methods, and steps you can take tominimize exposure is available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline or athttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

MARISSA

IL1630750

The source of drinking water used by

Drinking water, including bottled water, mayreasonably be expected to contain at least smallamounts of some contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate thatwater poses a health risk. More information aboutcontaminants and potential health effects can beobtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking WaterHotline at (800) 426-4791.

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 toDecember 31, 2013

This report is intended to provide you with importantinformation about your drinking water and the efforts madeby the water system to provide safe drinking water.

For more information regarding this report contact:

Name _________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobreel agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguienque lo entienda bien.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe todrink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit theamount of certain contaminants in water providedby public water systems. FDA regulations establishlimits for contaminants in bottled water whichmust provide the same protection for publichealth.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminantsin drinking water than the general population.

MARISSA is Purchased Surface Water

Marissa Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Source Water Information

Source Water Name Report StatusType of Water Location

CC02 - MASTER METER 2 MARISSA ________SW N. PARK STREET

Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularlyscheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stopby City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance ofSource Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPAwebsite at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems, hence, the reason for mandatorytreatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. Mandatory treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.

Lead and Copper

Definitions:Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin ofsafety.Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level(AL)

90thPercentile

# Sites OverAL

Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Copper 2013 1.3 1.3 0.361 1 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching fromwood preservatives; Corrosion of householdplumbing systems.

Water Quality Test Results

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allowfor a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasibleusing the best available treatment technology.

Maximum residual disinfectant levelgoal or MRDLG:

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do notreflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level orMRDL:

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of adisinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

na: not applicable.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants andDisinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Chlorine 12/31/2013 0.4 0.08 - 1.2 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Haloacetic Acids(HAA5)*

2013 45 25.9 - 73.9 No goal forthe total

60 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Total Trihalomethanes(TTHM)

2013 55 41.3 - 72.6 No goal forthe total

80 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants andDisinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Chloramines 12/31/2013 2 1 - 3.0333 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Chlorine 10/19/2009 0.39 0.39 - 0.39 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Haloacetic Acids(HAA5)*

2013 31 31 - 31 No goal forthe total

60 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Total Trihalomethanes(TTHM)

2013 52 51.6 - 51.6 No goal forthe total

80 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

InorganicContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Barium 2013 0.0511 0.0511 - 0.0511 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge frommetal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Fluoride 2013 1 1.03 - 1.03 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additivewhich promotes strong teeth; Discharge fromfertilizer and aluminum factories.

Nitrate [measured asNitrogen]

2013 1 0.833 - 0.833 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching fromseptic tanks, sewage; Erosion of naturaldeposits.

Sodium 2013 32 32.2 - 32.2 ppm N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Usedin water softener regeneration.

RadioactiveContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Combined Radium226/228

01/21/2009 0.71 0.71 - 0.71 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excludingradon and uranium

01/21/2009 2.3 2.3 - 2.3 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

Synthetic organiccontaminantsincluding pesticidesand herbicides

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Atrazine 2013 1 0 - 0 3 3 ppb N Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.

Kaskaskia Water District

Simazine 2013 1.1 0 - 1.1 4 4 ppb N Herbicide runoff.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation isnoted in the violations section.

Turbidity

Limit (TreatmentTechnique)

Level Detected Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Highest single measurement 1 NTU 0.25 NTU N Soil runoff.

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

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

Bill Yates

(618) 295-2351

(618) 295-2351

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Fighting juvenile diabetesEvansville Attendance Center students recently participated in a walk-a-thon for the Juvenile

Diabetes Research Foundation. Students raised over $1,400. The top five fundraisers were, from

left, Kaiden Kloth, Courtney Drake, Hayley Drake, Johnny McClellan and Bella Braun.

Michelle Lea Rust, the

daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. Gary Rust of Chest-

er, graduated with high

honors May 10 from SIU

Carbondale with a mas-

ter’s degree in educa-

tional psychology with

an emphasis in school

counseling.

She served as a gradu-

ate assistant at SIUC

Career Services and ful-

filled her internship at

Pinckneyville High

School.

Rust is a member of the

American School Coun-

selor Association, Illi-

nois School Counseling

Association, Illinois

Michelle Rust

Rust earns master’sdegree from SIUC

Counseling Association

and the SIU Alumni As-

sociation.

Sheriffs’ scholarshipRandolph County Sheriff Mike Hoelscher

presents the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association

scholarship to Lacey Reynolds, a 2014 Chester

High School graduate and the daughter of Marty

and Judy Reynolds. She was selected to receive

one of the 112 $500 scholarships awarded by the

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association for the 2014-15

school year. The award is for outstanding

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To the brave men and women who havesacrificed to protect the security andintegrity of our great nation, go our

deepest respect and undying gratitude.

They will live forever inour hearts and prayers.

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Living historySt. Mark’s Lutheran School first-grade students recently took a field trip

to Charter Oak School on Schuline Road. Above from left inside the one-

room schoolhouse are Chase Edmonds, Noah Hartman and Trenton Ingles.

Below from the left in the front row are Kathrine Pierce, Briann Orella,

Edmonds and Hartman. Back row: Ingles, Canon Ruby, Mason Brown, Tyler

Ingles, Victor Mathis and Joseph Storrjohann.

Much of the talk at the

May 15 Red Bud school

board meeting had to do

with the end of school.

At the grade school,

two boys qualified for

the junior high school

track meet. Logan

Houba competed in the

discus and Cullen Meade

in the high jump.

The high school fin-

ished 12th overall and

won the Richard Rhoad

Award for the most im-

proved team at the state

math competition.

Keri Burmester, Ethan

DuClos, Kalli Hentis and

Mitchell Hooten all

earned conference hon-

ors in track and field.

The board did not in-

crease student fees for

next year. Also next

year, there will be no fee

to park in the high

school lot. The board

took the action to en-

courage students to

park in the school lots.

Randy Battas reported

on the status of the high

school expansion pro-

gram. He said brick is

going up on the south

entrance, and the roof

decking is about half

finished. Electrical and

plumbing elements are

in progress, and the

gym floor will be in-

stalled July 30.

Red Budreviewsawards

Keenegraduates

Donald Keene of Pinck-

neyville recently re-

ceived a bachelor’s de-

gree in music from the

College of Music and

Fine Arts at Loyola Uni-

versity New Orleans.

Work isprogressing

on high schoolexpansion

Organizers of a two-day event to benefit the

Wounded Warrior Transition Battalion re-

cently announced activities in Murphysboro at

the VFW, Pat’s Barbecue and Carbon Lake Club,

including opportunities to meet with veterans.

On May 30, a dinner auction will start at 5:30

p.m. at the VFW. Tickets are $10 and include

a jam session later with local band Murphy 500

at Pat’s Barbecue at 7. For those who want to

participate, there will be a parade from the VFW

to the jam session.

People will be admitted to the jam session for

$5 or by wristband from the VFW. Restaurant

manager Patty Welten said people attending

should take lawn chairs for seating. The band

will play until 11.

There will be a fishing and shooting match

for warriors at the Carbon Lake Club the next

day. The match will also include a meal at noon

that is open to the public for $8 at the door.

All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors, which

is a nationwide organization dedicated to sup-

porting wounded men and women who served

in the military and who are now healing out-

side of a hospital.

For more information or to purchase tickets,

call Jana Haley at 684-2311 or Welten at 521-

0882.

Wounded Warriorevent in M’boro

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County JournalMay 22, 2014 Page 13

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nurse executive Lori Clinton, RN, emergency room/medical surgical

manager Carrie Lutman, RN, CEO Joann Emge and quality control

director Ruth Holloway served lunch to all SCH staff May 16 in honor

of National Hospital Week. Each year, Dan Walker, ancillary director,

and Dale Worthington, director of materials management, barbecue pork

steaks, and dietary staff prepare sides and desserts for personnel at the

hospital and all of its facilities and clinics. Several other members of

the management team also take their turn at serving lunch to staff and

visitors to conclude the week’s events. Photo submitted

Wreath raffle winnerThe First State Bank of Campbell Hill and its branches, Steeleville

Banking Center and Coulterville Banking Center, recently held several

fundraisers for Jackson County Relay For Life. Over $500 was made

from events, including bake sales and raffles. Danny Korando of Ava

and Helen Wilson of Steeleville were raffle winners. First State Bank

employee Trenton Conway is shown presenting to Wilson the wreath

she won.

The United Mine

Workers of America

will hold a meeting for

retirees Wednesday,

June 4 at the Pinckney-

ville Knights of Colum-

bus hall, which is lo-

cated at 312 N. Gordon

Street.

The meeting will

start at 9 a.m. with

union President Cecil

Roberts set to discuss

current issues.

The meeting is for re-

tirees, their spouses

and dependents.

Seniors treated by S’ville bankIn recognition of Older Americans Month,

seniors eating at the Steeleville nutrition site

were treated to a free meal by the Steeleville

Banking Center, a branch of First State Bank

of Campbell Hill. Everyone in attendance

received a yardstick. Pictured is Carol

Schifferdecker with loan officer Matt Davitz.

UMWAretireemeeting

Veterans honored, watch movieThe Red Bud Regional Hospital Senior Circle recently watched the

movie “Honor Flight.” The VFW color guard opened the event with over

90 people in attendance. A special pinning ceremony of the veterans

was held after the movie. Pictured from left in the front row are veter-

ans Harlow Herman, Guenter Goldsmith, Bill James, Dave Brightwell,

Delbert Moll, Joel Hillyard, Greene Gibson, Albert Rahn and Del Knop.

Back row: Mike Brant, Gary Howe, Lee Vogt, John Preston, Dwight

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With the summer

months fast approach-

ing, Randolph County

recycling coordinator

Mark North is looking

for volunteers.

“We rely on a steady

amount of volunteers

from the area high

schools,” said North.

“However, during the

summer months, it is

tough to get volun-

teers. We are in search

of any volunteers or

Recycling wants volunteersany organizations or

groups that would like

to help out for the next

three months.”

If interested, call

North at 443-7297.

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family or a family look-

ing for a cuddly little

dog. Oshi is dog and cat

friendly. If you would

like to meet him, con-

tact the Perry County

Humane Society at 542-

3647.

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A delicious brunchThe Randolph County Care Center’s recent inaugural mother-daughter

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Beth Rheinecker enjoying brunch prepared by Zoila Casida and Morgan

Rice. The RCCC staff and volunteers worked hard to make the event special.

Southwestern Illinois

residents’ roots are often

traced back to some of

the earliest European

settlements in America,

and a new historic des-

ignation sought by

Senator Dave Luechte-

feld would help recog-

nize those roots.

“The Kaskaskia-Ca-

hokia Trail would recog-

nize areas in St. Clair,

Monroe and Randolph

counties with a special

historic designation,”

Luechtefeld said. “This

new designation is a

great way to help memo-

rialize our ancestors and

appreciate our mark on

Luechtefeld would markKaskaskia-Cahokia trail

our nation’s early his-

tory.”

Nearly 300 years ago,

French trappers and set-

tlers began setting up

trading posts along the

Mississippi, Ohio and

Kaskaskia rivers. These

settlers began traveling

primitive roads and

paths, making St. Clair,

Monroe and Randolph

counties the first to en-

gage in real commerce

in the new territory.

The trail idea first sur-

faced in 1917, but histori-

cal markers were never

put in place. Efforts to

have the trail marked on

maps began in 1922.

Today’s latest efforts are

being supported by com-

munity leaders in the

three counties and Land-

marks Illinois.

Senate Joint Resolu-

tion 67 would set up the

designation of the trail

beginning at the Ca-

hokia Courthouse ex-

tending into Dupo along

Old State Route 3 into

downtown Cahokia to

Illinois Route 3 in Wa-

terloo, eventually into

Prairie du Rocher and

ends in the Modoc area.

SJR 67 passed the Sen-

ate May 15 and awaits

legislative action in the

House.

Registration for the

summer reading pro-

gram at Sparta Public

Library began Monday

and will conclude June

4.

This year’s theme is

Paws to Read. Children

preschool through

grade 8 are encouraged

to participate. To sign

up, go to the library’s

information desk.

The first reading pro-

gram will be June 4 at

11 a.m. in the library’s

meeting room. Rick

Rayburn will perform

the Paws to Read con-

cert.

For more information,

call the library at 443-

5014.

Register now for Sparta reading program

Peace Lutheran

Church in Steeleville’s

Vacation Bible School

theme is SonTreasure

Island.

VBS will be held from

June 16-20 from 9 to

11:30 a.m. each day. All

children over 3 as of

June 16 through those

who completed grade 5

this year are welcome to

attend.

Children should take a

white or solid color tee-

shirt by June 18 so it

can be made into a

SonTreasure Island tee-

shirt.

To register, call the

church office at 965-

3119.

Peace inSteelevillesets itsVacationBibleSchool

Chester Eagle Fest coming upThe Chester Eagle Fest

picnic will be held May

29-31.

The weekend will be-

gin with family night

Thursday as the carni-

val midway opens up at

6.

Brady’s Amusements

will offer rides and car-

nival games. Plenty of

food and drink will also

be available.

Advanced discounted

tickets will be available

at the Eagles hall,

Chester National Bank

and Buena Vista Bank.

Armbands will be avail-

able for all three ses-

sions at $15 each in ad-

vance and $17 during

the picnic. Rides will be

open from 6 to 10 each

night.

Live music will be pro-

vided Friday night by

the Avery Hill Band

from 8 to midnight. Sat-

urday night will feature

Scattergun Jack from 8

to midnight.

A volleyball tourna-

ment will be held Satur-

day. Call 615-6224 for

more information.

An Eagles 12-gun

drawing will be held Sat-

urday at 9 p.m. Tickets

are $15 each. Each

ticket will be entered in

all 12 drawings.

Illinois naturalist Chris

Benda will conduct 10

wildflower walks at Illi-

nois state parks and natu-

ral areas across southern

Illinois from April

through October. The

hikes are free and open to

the general public.

Benda teaches a class

on the flora of southern

Illinois at Southern Illi-

nois University and is

president of the south-

ern chapter of the Illi-

Take a wildflower nature walknois Native Plant Soci-

ety.

Participants will learn

about the basics of plant

identification and will be

given handouts about

plant identification ter-

minology, field guides,

web resources and inva-

sive species.

All of the hikes start at

10 a.m. and will last up

to four hours. No previ-

ous floricultural experi-

ence is necessary.

Reservations are not

required but are encour-

aged because the hikes

will be limited to the

first 20 participants.

To reserve your spot for

any of the hikes, contact

Benda at [email protected].

The most local sites of the

walks are June 29 at Lake

Murphysboro State Park

and October 12 at Piney

Creek Nature Preserve

near Chester.

Because of Memorial

Day, May 26, the County

Journal’s deadlines have

been changed for the

edition of Thursday,

May 29.

All copy and advertis-

ing for the May 29 issue

must be submitted for

inclusion in that news-

paper by Friday, May

23.

The County Journal of-

fice will be closed May

26 for the holiday.

Copy needed early for paper

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County Journal Page 15

By Greg Myers

May 22, 2014

www.countyjournalsports.com

Using a combination

of dominant perfor-

mances in the relay

events and several

strong individual show-

ings, the Chester Lady

Jackets track and field

team ran away with the

sectional title at a meet

they hosted May 16.

Chester won all four

relay events and

racked up 135 points

followed by Althoff (66),

Nashville (56), Wesclin

(42), Red Bud (42),

Sparta (36), Lebanon

(30), Du Quoin (26),

Pinckneyville (26),

Gibault (24), Metro-

East Lutheran (13),

New Athens (12), Dupo

(12), Sesser-Valier (11)

and Christ Our Rock

Lutheran (8).

It was the first sec-

tional title for the Lady

Jackets since 2006.

For Chester, Sarah

Lady Jackets win sectionalHigh school track and field

Bindel won the 300

hurdles with a time of

47.64 and also qualified

for state in the 100

hurdles, finishing third

with a time of 15.84.

Morgan Atchison also

qualified for state in

the 300 and 100 hurdles

by taking second

(47.64) and fourth

(16.61) respectively.

Other state qualifiers

for the Lady Jackets

were Rachel Clende-

nin, second place in the

pole vault (7’6); McK-

enzi Rucker, first in the

100-meter dash (12.96);

Cherree Miller, first

800-meter run (2:31)

and Mikayla Atchison,

second 400-meter dash

(1:02.89).

Leading the way for

Red Bud were state

qualifiers Keri Burm-

ester, first in the 1600

(5:30.44) and 3200

(11:32.49) meter runs

and Kalli Hentis, first

in the 200-meter dash

(26.29) and second in

the 100 (13.15).

For Pinckneyville,

Sophie Keith qualified

for the state meet with

a first-place showing in

the 400 (1:00.07) and a

second in the 200

(27.22). Lexi Conner

qualified for state by

taking second in the

high jump (5’).

The Class 1A state

prelims will be held

Thursday on the cam-

pus of Eastern Illinois

University in Charles-

ton.

Chester’s Sarah Bindel tries to grab the baton from Rachel Clendenin

in the 4x100 relay race during the Chester Sectional.

Red Bud’s Keri Burmester wins 1600 and 3200

Red Bud’s Josh Lolan (12) is gunned down at first base in the fourth inning of the Musketeers’

loss to Sparta Monday in the opening round of the Class 2A Chester Regional. The umpire

prepares to make his call as Bulldog first baseman Cody Jacobsen hauls in the throw.

By Dan Zobel

Survive and advance.

That is what fourth-

seeded Sparta did Monday

when the Bulldogs scored

seven runs in the bottom

of the sixth inning to take

a three-run lead against

fifth-seeded Red Bud, en

route to a 7-4 victory and a

place in the Class 2A Ches-

ter Regional semifinals.

“They did show a lot of

heart,” said Sparta coach

Jim Jeffers. “Credit Red

Bud’s pitcher for keeping

our hitters off balance the

whole game. We’ve been

through this before and

seen the ball fall for other

teams.

“It’s a funny thing about

momentum-you can’t con-

trol it, but that worm kind

of turned today. That’s a

credit to our kids for con-

tinuing to fight.”

Held to just two hits

through five innings by

Musketeer pitcher Todd

Salger, the Bulldogs (5-15)

smacked five hits in the

sixth and were helped out

by two walks and an error

to turn a 4-0 deficit into a

7-4 lead.

With runners on first

and second and one out,

Austin Carpenter lifted a

flare over the first

baseman to score Devin

Brown and put runners on

first and third. Trent Ogil-

vie cut Red Bud’s lead in

half with an RBI single on

a dribbler to shortstop.

Seven-run inning propels Sparta past Red BudAfter a walk and a

strikeout, leadoff hitter

Drew Kordys drew a

bases-loaded walk to bring

the Bulldogs within a run.

Seth Ferguson stepped

up to the dish and lifted a

pop fly into shallow center

field. Center fielder Josh

Snyder and second

baseman Brenden

Stellhorn tracked the ball

in the air, but miscommu-

nication between the two

of them led to a small col-

lision and the ball landing

safely in the outfield grass.

Ogilvie and Cody

Jacobsen each scored to

give Sparta its first lead of

the game, 5-4. Brown fol-

lowed with his second hit

of the inning, a two-run

ringing double to left-cen-

ter to expand the Bulldog

lead to three.

“I did not see that com-

ing,” said Red Bud coach

Drew Schneider. “(Salger)

was cruising along. He

had a little trouble here

and there, but that came

out of nowhere. There was

a little miscommunication

on that ball in short cen-

ter. I think I heard both of

them call for it. It’s just

one of those tweeners that

could happen to anybody,

anytime.”

On the mound for the

Bulldogs, Ferguson threw

six solid innings, allowing

four runs, zero earned, on

three hits, striking out

four and walking four. Red

Bud got to him for three

runs in the top of the third.

Addison Gunter drew

first blood when he scored

off a throwing error by

Kordys at catcher. Kordys

threw the ball into left

field trying to throw out

Gunter, who was attempt-

ing to steal third base.

With two outs, Salger

lifted a ball into short cen-

ter field to drive in Nick

Huggins and Snyder, who

had each walked.

The Musketeers added a

fourth run in the top of the

sixth when Tyler Thies

scored from third with two

outs when first baseman

Jacobsen could not

handle a pop up.

“One thing about this, is

if you’re in it long enough,

you’ll become mentally

tough,” Jeffers said. “I

went out and told (Fergu-

son) that the only thing

you have control over is

what you do when you

have the ball. He’s getting

mentally tough and hard-

ened by this season.”

Ogilvie, Sparta’s team

leader in wins this season

with three, pitched a per-

fect seventh and struck

out two batters against the

top of the Musketeer bat-

ting order to earn the save.

“To be honest, we were

going to start Trent today,

but because of his shoul-

der, he didn’t think he

could go more than an in-

ning or two, so I just

switched pitchers,” Jeffers

said. “He came in and

threw strikes. In fact, he

was just voted our MVP

pitcher, so that was good.”

Brown went 2-4 with a

double and an RBI to lead

the Bulldogs offensively.

Kordys walked twice,

singled, stole a base and

drove in a run.

Salger was tagged with

the loss, giving up seven

runs, three earned, on

seven hits, striking out

seven and walking four in

5 2/3 innings. Thomas Me-

hring pitched 1/3 of an in-

ning to get out of the sixth.

Red Bud finished with a 6-

27 record.

The Bulldogs battled

top-seeded Chester

Wednesday to see who

will play in the champi-

onship game against

Pinckneyville or Du

Quoin Saturday at 1 p.m.

in Chester.

Marissa-Coulterville 5

Christ Our Rock 0

The fourth-seeded Me-

teors shut down the fifth-

seeded Silver Stallion of-

fense to advance to the

semifinals in the Class

1A New Athens Regional.

No statistics were

available.

Marissa-Coulterville

squared off against top-

seeded New Athens

Wednesday to determine

who will play in the

championship game Sat-

urday at 10 a.m.

A longtime goal for Robert Kirk was accomplished May

19 when the Sparta school board approved him as the next

head football coach for the Bulldogs.

Kirk is a 2006 graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High

School and a 2010 McKendree graduate, where he played

football for four years and was a co-captain his senior year.

“I realized coming out of high school that I wanted to be a

coach,” said Kirk. “This is a dream come true for me. I am

really excited and ready to get started.”

After graduating from college, Kirk served as an assistant

coach at Elverado-Trico for two years, spent one year as an

assistant at Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton and was an assis-

tant last year at Pinckneyville.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity here at Sparta,”

added Kirk. “I know there is talent here, and I want to build

a successful program. I’m going to spend a lot of time pre-

paring. My philosophy is to be able to run the football, but

being successful is all about adapting your style to the ath-

letes’ talents.”

Kirk will also be the new head wrestling coach after spend-

ing a year as the head coach at Pinckneyville.

“I think there is also a lot of wrestling talent at Sparta and

the team seems hungry to get better,” said Kirk. “I think it

will be fun to work with them and help them get better.”

Kirk was also employed as the physical education teacher

at Sparta Lincoln.

Robert Kirk named new Sparta football coach

Robert Kirk

With wins Tuesday, Trico and Pinckneyville ad-

vanced to its respective regional finals in Class 1A

and 2A respectively in high school softball action.

The Lady Pioneers cruised past Cobden 12-0, and the

Lady Panthers topped Benton 6-3.

In other regional action, Chester edged past Red

Bud but was defeated by Nashville, and Sparta fell to

Freeburg in the opening round.

Steeleville and Marissa-Coulterville each played

Wednesday in semifinal contests. The Lady Warriors

faced Elverado, and the Lady Meteors matched up

with rival Okawville.

Trico 12, Cobden 0

Jordan Lodge pitched a two-hit shutout to lead

Trico to a 12-0 win over Cobden in five innings May

20 in the semifinals of the Elverado 1A Regional.

With the win, Trico plays for the regional champi-

onship against either Elverado or Steeleville Satur-

day at 11 a.m. in Elkville.

The Lady Pioneers jumped on Cobden from the

start, scoring four runs in the first, two in the second

and six in the third.

Freshman Sydney Levan homered and drove in

four runs for Trico.

Also for the Lady Pioneers, Jessica Prange was 2-4

with two RBIs, Brooke Higgerson 2-3 with a double

and two RBIs, Chloe Thies 3-3 with an RBI, Emily

Bauersachs 1-2 with an RBI and Lodge 1-1 with an

RBI.

It was Trico’s 21st consecutive win of the season,

as it improved to 28-3 overall.

Pinckneyville 6, Benton 3

Pinckneyville scored the game’s first five runs and

held off Benton late for a 6-3 win May 20 in the semi-

finals of the Zeigler 2A Regional.

Brooklyn Morrow and Maddie Jones each drove in

two runs, and Taylor Howard earned the win for the

Lady Panthers.

Pinckneyville will take on the winner of Du Quoin

vs. West Frankfort Saturday at 11 a.m. in Zeigler.

The Lady Panthers improved to 22-11 on the sea-

son with the win.

Nashville 14, Chester 0

Macy Ingram tossed a perfect game against Ches-

ter to lead Nashville to a 14-0 win in five innings May

20 in the semifinals of the Red Bud 2A Regional.

Nashville scored 14 runs off 14 hits and took ad-

vantage of five Chester errors.

Freshman Logan Colvis took the loss for the Lady

Jackets.

Chester 5, Red Bud 4

Haley Middendorf drove in the winning run in the

bottom of the 12th inning to push Chester to a 5-4

win over Red Bud May 19 in the opening round of

regional play.

Jenna Wahl tossed all 12 innings to earn the win

for Chester.

For Chester, Middendorf was 3-5 with the RBI,

Kaitlyn Dillow 4-6 with an RBI and Lacey Reynolds

3-6 with an RBI.

Stats for Red Bud were not available.

Freeburg 13, Sparta 3

Freeburg ended Sparta’s season with a 13-3 five-

inning win May 19 in the opening round of the Red

Bud 2A Regional.

Sparta led 1-0 after two innings of play, but Free-

burg scored nine runs over the next two innings to

take over the game.

Olivia Oathout suffered the defeat for the Lady

Bulldogs.

For Sparta, Cori Cissel was 2-2 with a double and

an RBI, Oathout 2-3, Tahja Douglas 1-2 with an RBI,

Katelyn Blount 2-3 with a double and Sabrie Nitzsche

1-2 with a run scored.

Sparta finished the season with a 2-27 record.

Lady Pioneers,Lady Panthersadvance to finals

High school softball regionals

American Legion base-

ball tryouts/practice in

Steeleville will be Mon-

day, May 26 at the Legion

ball field.

Junior Legion tryouts

S’ville Legion baseball tryoutswill be from 4:30 to 7 p.m.,

with Senior Legion taking

the field from 7 to 9:30.

For more information,

call Darryl Winkelman at

965-3397.

The annual Sparta

High School volleyball

camp is scheduled for

June 3-6.

The camp is open to

girls in grades 5 through

12 and will be held in

Fulton Gym.

The cost to attend the

camp is $30 if you prereg-

ister. High school varsity

letter winners pay a dis-

counted rate of $15.

All campers are asked

to bring their own tennis

shoes, gym clothes and

knee pads. All campers

will receive a camp tee-

shirt and extra shirts may

be ordered at $8 apiece.

Sparta High School volleyball camp

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Blossom City Blastoff Tournament May 16-18. The Heat defeated the Southern Illinois Falcons 7-

6 in the championship game. Team members are from the Steeleville, Trico and Chester school

districts. Shown in the first row is Molly Rathert. Second row: coach Aaron Fiene, Haley

Kranawetter, Kyleigh Hecht, Katie Shinabarger, Hannah Myers and Maddi Rathert. Back row:

coach Marke Beare, Alaina Fiene, Saige Wittenborn, Shealynn Conway, Lexi Renner, Reese

Chandler, Kendall Williams and coach Troy Myers.

SI Falcons take secondThe 10U Southern Illinois Falcons took second place in the Red Bud Blossom City Blastoff

Tournament held May 16-18. The Falcons went 4-1 in the tournament, losing 7-6 in the championship

to the Southern Heat. Pictured from left in the front row are Bailey Stambaugh (Freeburg), Bree

Portz (Marissa), Anna Lugge (Freeburg), Madi Stewart (New Athens), Maleah Blomenkamp

(Freeburg) and Sydney Rheinecker (Sparta). Back Row: Head coach Bryan Blomenkamp

(Freeburg), Maddy Schwemmer (Smithton), Abby Benedick (Smithton), Lizzy Ludwig (Smithton),

Taylor Wilson (Waterloo), Ashley Steinhardt (Waterloo) and assistant coach Corey Rheinecker

(Sparta). Not pictured is Calli Smith of Smithton.

By Sean Zollner

It came down to the

last race of the day, but

the Sparta Bulldog

boys track team was

able to edge out Anna-

Jonesboro for its sixth

conference champion-

ship in a row.

The Bulldogs racked

up 163 points, barely

overtaking AJ, which

scored 160. Nashville

was third at 77, Du

Quoin fifth at 65, Cart-

erville sixth at 57 and

Pinckneyville was last

with 52.

“Well, we won it, but

not by much,” said

Sparta coach Darren

Latham. “It came down

to our 4x4 relay in the

final race. Our field

events didn’t go as well

as planned, and we

went into the running

events down 40 points.

The guys were able to

pull it off, though. They

laid it all out there and

got it done.”

In the conference

meet at Benton, Will

Monroe started the

scoring off by placing

third in the shot put

with a toss of 40-11 1/2.

Collin Hawkins placed

third in the discus with

a throw of 115-5. Mon-

roe was fourth in the

event with a throw of

113-9.

In the triple jump,

the Bulldogs placed

fourth and fifth. Alyze

Nesbitt spanned a dis-

tance of 38-7, and

Shaun Rogers made it

38-4. In the long jump,

it was Devante Garrett

who took third with a

jump of 19-11. Rogers

took second in the

high jump, clearing

the same height as the

winner, 6-0, but with

Sparta makes it six straight conference titlesHigh school boys track and field

more misses. Justin

Keifer won the pole

vault, and Anthony

Carter placed fourth

with heights of 12-0

and 10-0.

The 3200-meter relay

team consisting of

Kyle Hagene, Nesbit,

Dayton Oliver and Dy-

lan Huether took top

honors with a time of

8:27. In the 400-relay,

Jase Jordan, Garrett,

Robbie Harris and Ol-

iver placed second

with a time of 45.30.

In the individual

two-mile run, it was

Kenny Heaton bring-

ing home first and

Trevor Buckner in

third with times of

10:12 and 11:01.10.

Dakota Morrison

placed sixth in the 110

high hurdles with a

time of 18.02, and Gar-

rett placed fifth in the

100-meter dash at

11.81.

Huether won the 800

run with a time of 2:04,

and Micah Bradshaw

earned third place at

2:05. In the required

freshman 800-meter

relay, the Bulldogs

were unable to put a

team together and au-

tomatically lost out on

points.

In the varsity 800-re-

lay, Rogers, Jordan,

Harris and Oliver took

the top spot with a

pace of 1:36.50. In the

400-meter dash, it was

Hagene in the top spot

at 52.50, and Bradshaw

placed sixth in the 300

hurdles at 46.70. In the

1600 run, Heaton and

Huether went 1-2 with

times of 4:47 and 4:55.

The 200-meter dash

saw Harris place third

at 24 seconds and Jor-

dan sixth at 25.

It all came down to

the final race, the 1600-

meter relay. The Bull-

dogs were trailing the

Wildcats 154-153 go-

ing into the race and

whoever finished on

top would earn the

conference title.

Sparta’s team of

Hagene, Nesbitt, Ol-

iver and Huether left

it all on the track with

a time of 3:36.10, six

seconds faster than AJ,

to bring home its sixth

straight conference

title.

“It was your classic

finish in the 4x4 with

the anchors from all

three top teams col-

lapsing across the fin-

ish line,” Latham said.

“If we wouldn’t have

won the race, AJ would

have been the champs

because they were

right there. I’m really

proud of how the guys

fought to come from

behind to earn their

sixth straight title.”

On May 19, the boys

headed to Nashville

for the Jared Morris In-

vitational and won

there as well. They

scored 76.33 points,

edging out Madison,

which scored 72 and

Nashville at 63.33.

“We went into the

meet not really look-

ing to win, but some-

how we still pulled it

off,” Latham said. “We

were really looking to

sort of rest some guys

but keep them sharp

for the sectional meet

this Friday. We scored

in just about every-

thing and were spread

out enough that we

still managed the win.

A lot of those teams

are in our sectional

too, but I wouldn’t say

it’s a great indicator of

what will happen Fri-

day. They were prob-

ably treating the meet

like we were and rest-

ing a bit, but it did give

us some good insight.”

The boys took third

in the 3200 relay with

a time of 8:47.20, and

Rogers earned third in

the high jump with a

personal record of 6-1.

Kiefer again won the

pole vault, clearing 12-

00, and Oliver was

sixth in the long jump

with a leap of 18-8. In

the triple jump, Rog-

ers was fifth and

Nesbitt sixth with dis-

tances of 38-6 1/2 and

35-11. In the shot, Mon-

roe had a put of 43-10

for fourth place, and

Hagne placed second

in the 400 with a time

of 52.74.

Heaton competed in

the 800 instead of his

normal 3200 to rest a

bit and finished third

at 2:01.88. Buckner

held down the 3200 in

fourth place with a

time of 11:16.64. In the

400 and 800 relays, the

Bulldogs took second

in both with times of

45.79 and 1:34.92. In

the final race, the 1600

relay, the Bulldogs

again had to win, it to

take the team win and

they did, coming in

with a time of 3:35.32.

Next up for the Bull-

dogs will be the sec-

tional meet that they

will host this Friday.

Field events will begin

at 4 p.m., prelims at

4:30 in the running

events. Finals will

start 15 minutes after

prelims conclude.

By Sean Zollner

The Sparta Bulldog boys track team will host the

Class 1A Sectional Friday, May 23, at Buzz Bradley

Memorial Track.

There will be 16 total teams at the event, includ-

ing Belleville-Althoff, Breese Mater Dei, Christ Our

Rock Lutheran, Chester, Dupo, Du Quoin, Leba-

non, Nashville, New Athens, Okawville, Pinck-

neyville, Red Bud, Sesser-Valier, Steeleville, Tren-

ton Wesclin and Sparta.

The IHSA sets admission to the meet at $5. Field

events will start at 4 p.m with prelims at 4:30. Finals

will start 15 minutes after prelims conclude.

“We’re excited to be hosting the sectional this

year,” said Sparta athletic director Rich Williams.

“Hopefully, we can get some good weather, and the

Bulldogs will have a chance to get another win.”

Sparta to host trackand field sectional

Creamer competes at stateJadon Creamer of the Evansville Attendance

Center participated in the state track meet May

10 in Salem. He competed in discus.

The summer trapshooting league at the World

Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta will

be June 5-July 10.

Shooters will have the option of 50 targets from

16 yards, 50 from 20 yards or 100 from 16 or 20

yards. Shooters would participate every other week

if they choose the 100-target option.

There will also be five stand sporting clays that

run concurrently with the trap league.

For more information, call the Illinois Depart-

ment of Natural Resources at 295-2700, Ed Pautler

at 853-4436 or Greg Aitken at 967-7004.

WSRC summer trap league

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Sparta443-3500Daily 7am-8pm

EVERY FRIDAY

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AlaskanWhitefishDinner

$1 Beer

SLOTVIDEOGAMES

ServedAll Day

MARGARITAS $2

OPENMONDAY,MAY 26

MEMORIALDAY

SERVING EVERY SATURDAYSteak Tips & Portabella Mushroom Dinners

Nearly $800 was

raised at the recent Iron

Ford Classic, a fishing

tournament fundraiser

for the Sparta High

School bass fishing

team at the World

Shooting and Recre-

ational Complex in

Sparta.

Larry and Erik

Manker won first place

and $400 with a five fish

limit of 15.4 pounds.

Justin and Brian

Spinnie received $200

for second place with

four fish weighing 9.6

pounds. Third place

and $100 was given to

Gary Steele and George

Ledbetter for their

three fish weighing 6.2

pounds. The Overkill

Customs Big Bass

Award went to Larry

Manker for his 5.2-Pictured from left in the front row are George Ledbetter and Larry and Erik Manker. Back row:

Gary Steele and Brian and Justin Spinnie.

Money raisedfor Sparta HighSchool bassfishing team

pound bass. He re-

ceived $100.

Thirteen teams par-

ticipated in the tourna-

ment. Lunch was pro-

vided by Iron Ford. Iron

Ford also provided the

plaques.

Larry andErik Manker

won first placeand $400 witha five fish limitof 15.4 pounds

Wallace receives Gene Coleman AwardBrendan Wallace received the prestigious Gene Coleman Award from

athletic director Dan Lehman at the May 16 Marissa Junior High athletic

award assembly. The award is in honor of the late Gene Coleman, former

Marissa teacher and coach for 30 years. It is voted on by all of the coaches

and is given for positive attitude, team spirit and determination. Photo by

Carol Mercer

Super sophomoreChester sophomore Cherree Miller took first in the 800-meter run (2:31)

and was a key leg in a number of relay events, especially the 4x800. She

is shown leading the 4x800 race May 15 during the Chester Sectional, as

track official Mark North rings the bell indicating she is about to begin

her last lap.

Winding upSparta pitcher Seth Ferguson winds and delivers a

pitch Monday in the Bulldogs’ opening round win

over Red Bud in the Class 2A Chester Regional.

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Knight Hawk Coal, LLC • (618) 426-3662

Hunting and fishing by permit only.Trespassers Subject To Arrest

TRESPASSING

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Friday, May 23 •5:30pmCARL POOL REAL ESTATE

DIRECTIONS: Coming Into Sparta From The South On Rte. 4, Turn Right Onto Third Street. Watch For Signs.

221 Third Street, Sparta

318-9106 Or 534-7573Juenger AUCTION

SERVICE

Col. Dewitt S. McGriff, AuctioneerIllinois License #440-000619

Col. Randy Juenger, AuctioneerIllinois License #441-001387

Home Is LocatedOn A Nice ShadedLot In A QuietNeighborhood. ItHas 3 Bedrooms,

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West 40 Feet Of Lot 13 And The East 20Feet Of Lot 14, Block 2, C.S. Henderson’s First Addition To The City OfSparta, Randolph County, Illinois

TERMS: 3% Buyers Premium. 10%Down Day Of Sale. Balance Due UponClosing, Approximately 30 Days FromDay Of Sale. Taxes Prorated To Closing.Owner Has The Right To Reject AnyAnd All Bids. Financing Must BeApproved Prior To Auction Day.

OPEN HOUSESunday, May 18

1-3pm

1 1/2 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen And Living Room. It Also Has ACovered Patio, Carport And An Outbuilding. The Roof Is SixYears Old & Home Is Maintenance Free With AluminumSiding And Soffits. It Has 200 Amp Power Service.

Any Announcements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over Printed Material

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Saturday, May 24 • 9:00amMEIERS & OTHERS TOOL SALE

DIRECTIONS: Turn West At Subway In Pinckneyville OffState Rte. 13/127. Go To Stop Sign & Turn Left, Cross RailroadTracks & Turn Right Onto Fairgrounds Road. Watch For Signs.

Perry County Fairgrounds, Pinckneyville

Juenger AUCTIONSERVICE

TERMS: CASH OR CHECK WITH PROPER I.D. • LUNCH STANDNOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR THEFT • RAIN OR SHINE

Any Announcements Made Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over Printed Material

AUCTIONEERS' NOTE: Folks, Jim Was A MachinistFor Years. Top-Of-The-Line Tools – Clean & Well TakenCare Of. Everything You Need To Go Into BusinessYourself. Be Sure To Check Out Our Websitewww.auctionzip.com Auctioneer #29076 For ColorPictures And All Of Our Auction Listings. Hope To SeeYou Sale Day! Randy & Steve

TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT: 1997 Dodge Ram (Quad Cab,5.9 Gas, Auto, 4x4, Good Tires W/Gooseneck Hitch), 1999Ford (Heavy 3/4, Extended Cab, V-10 Motor, Auto, 4x4),Myford Wood Lathe W/Cabinet (NICE), Oster 545 Thread &Pipe Cutter W/All Dies Fine & Pipe Thread (NICE), Brute2200 PSI 1.9 GPM Pressure Washer (NIB), Lincoln AC/DCWelder W/Leads, DeWalt Compound Miter Saw, DeWaltPlaner, Delta Shopmaster Table Saw (LIKE NEW), MakitaPlate Joiner, Lots Of Air Over Hyd. Jacks W/Different SizedRams & Foot Controls, Cutting Torch & Tanks, 1/2 Hp. DrillPress (Craftsman Bench Model), Quantum Pro Power Saw, 8"Bench Grinder (LIKE NEW), Craftsman Router & Table(NICE), Tormek 2000 Water Cooled Sharpening Machine ForEdge Tools, Craftsman Belt & Disc Sanders, Craftsman ScrollSaw, Speed Clean 2000 PSI Power Washer, Toro Ultra BlowerVac, Little Giant Metal Brake, Delta Grinder, Router & Table,Electric Buffer, Wooden Work Bench, Metal Work Benches,Lots Of Different Lathe Heads & Adapters

METAL & WOOD TOOLS: Starrett Inside & Depth Mics,Mitutoyo Micrometers & Whole Gauges, Shop Smith LatheTools, Lots Of Bar Clamps, Lots Of Pipe Clamps, RecordWood Planes, Small Wood Planes, Impact Sockets, Lots Of CClamps, Screw Clamps, Starrett & Others Jack In The Boxes,Calipers, Engineering Square, Drill Bits & Indexes, Lots OfReamers, Lots Of Thread Chasers, Lots Of Metal Cutters,Picks, Rigid Pipe Wrenches, Crescent Wrenches, CraftsmanScrewdrivers, Lots Of Brass, Starrett Punches, Mic Stands(Some Magnetic), Radius Gauges, Hatchet, Draw Knife, BoltCutter, Extension Cords, Snap Clamps, Bottle Jacks, DeepImpact Sockets, Pry Bars, Files, Pencil Grinders, CenterPunches, Allen Wrenches, Metal Hole Saws, Feeler Gauges,Air Grinder, Tap & Dyes & T Handles, Box End & Open EndWrenches, Hammers, Press Vise, Brushes, Welding Helmet,Organizer (Full), Creeper, Levels, All Kinds Of Gauges, Pliers& Side Cuts, Heat Lamp, Glue Gun, Weller Soldering Iron,Post Vise, Case XX Scraper, Lots Of Hand Tools, Small PowerTools, Lots Of Support Blocks For C & Cs, Lots Of WoodPatterns, Car Ramps, Pillar Block Bearings, Weed Eaters, LotsOf Wood Projects Started, Fimco 12v Sprayer, Small AnvilVise, MORE COMING IN!

ITEMS OF INTEREST: Portable Air Conditioner (2000BTU, Like New), West Pointe Small Window Air Conditioner,Yard Roller, JD Yard Cart, 2-Wheel Trailer, Live Traps,Saddler's Railroad Time Book For Engineers & Firemen(1955-1956), Rosco Misselhorn Prints, Chrome Display RackW/Hangers, 2 Heavy Shelves (Nice), Kerosene Heater, ConcreteBirdbath, Shotgun Re-loader & Empty Shells, Lots Of WireFencing, Oscillating Fan, Mr. Buddy Heater, Bag Rack, PlasticBarrels, Quick-Cook Small Grills, Stainless Steel Heavy Grate

BOOKS: Machinery's Handbook (19th Edition), Lots OfMetal Books, The Blacksmith & His Art (Hawley) Hardback,Old Home Craft Books, Mathematics At Work Book, VHSMovies (Wood Turning, Scroll Sawing, Carver's TableBuilding, Cabinet Making, Dennis White Teaches WoodTurning, & More), Lots Of Popular Wood Working Magazines,Wood Carving Magazines, Step-By-Step Knife Making HardBack, Sharpening & Care Of Woodworking Tools & Equipment(Sainsbury), How To Build Cabinets & Lots More

318-9106 Or 534-7573Col. Dewitt S. McGriff, Auctioneer

Illinois License #440-000619Col. Randy Juenger, Auctioneer

Illinois License #441-001387

Owners: JIM MEIERS & OTHERS

140 Buttermilk Hill RoadAva • 763-4447

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs.12pm - 6pm

Fri., Sat. & Sun. 12pm - 8pm

DIRECTIONS: Follow IL Route 3 South To Buttermilk Hill Road

Sunday, May 25

FERTILE SOILFERTILE SOILFERTILE SOILFERTILE SOILFERTILE SOIL4pm-8pm

Proceeds Support Our Club’s Projects

Friday, May 23 • 10:30 - ?

Chester Lions Club

W/SmokedPotato Salad &

Special Baked Beans

Dr. Scott Hinze’s

PORK

Sponsored By

$8 Plate$4 Sandwich

Buena Vista Bank Parking Lot1309 Swanwick St. • Chester

Wilderwood Service Dogs4-Person Golf ScrambleSaturday, May 31

Pyramid Oaks Golf CoursePERCY

All proceeds to benefit Wilderwood Service Dogs, a not-for-profitorganization located in Willisville, providing highly specializedservice dogs for the neurologically impaired; thereby giving hopeand support for a better life.

EntryFee$200

Per Team

FOR MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS CALL (618) 357-8311OR THE GOLF COURSE (618) 497-8484

Carts $30Private CartsAre Welcome

Tee Off 9:00am

Mulligans Available • Optional Skins Game AvailableLunch Will Be Provided

Tournament Includes: Flighted Payout & Hole Prizes

Registrations Need To Be In By May 26, 2014

Check out Fertile Soil Band onFacebook or at www.fertilesoil.yolasite.com/

For booking information call (618) 317-4409or email [email protected]

Saturday, May 24 • 4pm-7pm

RIVERSIDE ART

& WINE FESTRiverside Park, Murphysboro

Sunday, May 25 • 4pm-8pm

THE BLUFF’S WINERY

Friday, May 30 • 7:30pm-10:30pm

CHRISTOPHER HOMECOMING

Friday, June 6 • 8pm-Midnight

AVA PICNICSaturday, June 7 • 8pm-Midnight

CARBONDALE EAGLES

MARISSACoal Fest

THURSDAY • FRIDAY • SATURDAYJUNE 12, 13 & 14

Carnival Rides • BeerFood • Music • Poker Stand

PARADESaturday, June 14

4pmTheme: “Around The World”

BINGOFriday, June 13 &Saturday, June 14

FLAG DAY 5KSaturday, June 14 • 8am

MARISSA VILLAGE PARK

Thursday, June 12

RJ EntertainmentFriday, June 13

Stump WaterShine

Saturday, June 14

Breach Of PeaceKIDDIE TRACTOR PULL

Saturday, June 14

NewmanAuxiliary

Sunday, June 1Doors open and lunch served at 11am

Bingo starts at 1pm

Quilt& Cash Paper Cards

Bring Daubers

All proceeds support the Newman CatholicStudent Center at SIU Carbondale • 529-3311

St. John The Baptist Parish CenterRed Bud

In Case Of Rain, The Ceremony WillBe Held In The Fire Department

Please Join Us For Refreshments At ThePercy Fire Department After The Program

Presented By:American Legion Post 1145

AndAmerican Legion Auxiliary

Memorial Day ServiceMonday, May 26

11:00am • Percy Village HallGuest Speaker:

Retired USAF Colonel James N. Bohn

CHOICE OF SIDESHomemade Chips, PotatoSalad, Baked Beans, Slaw

Per Plate$7002-Piece Chicken

Dinner ServedWith 2 Sides

Evansville Knights Of Columbus303 Broad Street • Evansville • 853-2616

CHICKEN DINNERSaturday, May 24 • 4pm-8pm

Per Plate$8504-Piece Chicken

Dinner ServedWith 2 Sides

www.EvansvilleKC.org

Carry-Outs Available

Spring 2014

Rabies ClinicRabies ClinicRabies ClinicRabies ClinicRabies Clinic

Canine Distemper-Parvo And Feline Distemper AvailableMicrochipping Will Also Be Available

(Randolph County Humane Society)SPONSORED BY SPARTA ANIMAL CLINIC 443-2011

Saturday, May 31EVANSVILLE 8:00-9:00am ............. City HallRUMA ............ 9:30-10:30am ........... City HallPRAIRIE DU ROCHER....................... 11:00am-Noon ... Comm. ParkELLIS GROVE12:45-1:45pm ...... Village Hall

HOPE + LOVE + FUR + HUNTER

TRIVIA NIGHTSaturday, June 7 •�Doors Open At 6pm

The Parish Center, Our Lady of LourdesCatholic Church, 611 West Broadway, Sparta

$10 per player withregistration

$15 per player thenight of event

8-10 PLAYERS PER TABLE

To register, email [email protected] call Trina at (618) 318-9380.

SIT SERVICE DOGS WILL BE THERE

FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SILENTAUCTION

MULLIGANSFOR

THE GAME

Decorate yourtable in purple fora prize and bringsnacks to sharewith your team.

Hunter Kennedy, 12 years old, son ofTrina Kennedy and Todd Kennedy,

was diagnosed at age 7 with epilepsy.

FOOD &

DRINK STAND

50/50

WednesdayNight

WINGSAre Back! TILDEN • 443-7007

SHANNON’S PUB

Saturday, May 24Chuck’s Karaoke Contest

Saturday, May 24

WHITEGOLDWHITEGOLDWHITEGOLDWHITEGOLDWHITEGOLDCENTERFOLDCENTERFOLDCENTERFOLDCENTERFOLDCENTERFOLD

4pm-8pm

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ContactManaging Broker

Wayne KellerAt (618) 407-1679

For More Details

HOME FOR SALE

1018 South St. Louis Street • Sparta, ILRandolph County

1.6 ACRES W/HOME & POLE BUILDING

OPENHOUSESunday,June 12-4pm

Nice home located on the south end ofSparta, outside the city limits with nicesetting overlooking a neighbor’s pond.Home has 2113 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms,

2 baths, all electric, master suite w/walk-inclosets and bath, living room w/electric

fireplace, pine flooring in kitchen and diningarea and more! Pole building is 30x60

w/concrete floor in 1/3 of building.

Saturday, May 2410am-Noon

Sharon Cross Broker/Realtor®

ProfessionalReal EstateEach office is independently owned and operated

216 S. Park Street, Marissa 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $35,000

826-2926

Memorial DayRED, WHITE & BLUE BASH

Saturday, May 31

FoodTent

Raffle

SilentAuctionBring a photo of yourself or someone who has

served in the military. Include name, rank, dates,places served and honors received. Ribbons

will be provided if picture is unavailable.Proceeds willbe donated to

Wounded WarriorProject KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL

312 North Gordon St., Pinckneyville • 357-6626

WE GOT ITCOVERED

(playing outside weather permitting)

LiveMusic

$5 cover charge •�Veterans get in FREE

DonationsWelcome!

Doors open at 4pm

DowntownCoulterville758-2848

TIME OUTSports Bar

Saturday, May 31Sign Up 11am

Leave At Noon • Back By 6pm

To Benefit

James Kohring

Help us support James and his fight against cancer!

Music By BARTON HOLLER

50/50 Drawing

& Raffles

Chicken Dinners

EAGLE FEST

FESTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AT CHESTER EAGLES AERIE 3252 Oak & Hacker Streets • Chester

Fish StandSoda & Water

Chester Fire Department

May 29, 30 & 31

Fraternal Order Of Eagles

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

12 Drawings To Be Held At Eagle Fest • Saturday, May 31 At 9pmChester Eagles Aerie #3252

ADVANCEDDISCOUNTED

TICKET COUPONS

SnoCones

Hot DogsBratwurst

Hamburgers

Sliced Pork Butt Sandwiches

BAGSBAGSBAGSBAGSBAGSTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT

Saturday 2:30pmContact Tate 615-6874

Co-EdCo-EdCo-EdCo-EdCo-EdVOLLEYBALLVOLLEYBALLVOLLEYBALLVOLLEYBALLVOLLEYBALLTOURNEYTOURNEYTOURNEYTOURNEYTOURNEY

Contact Stacey 615-6224

2014

GUN DRAWING

Donation $15.00Winner Subject To Firearm Requirements

Selection Of Guns Listed On Back Of TicketEvery Ticket Sold Will Be Entered In All 12 Drawings

Live MusicFRIDAY: The Avery Hill Band 8pmSATURDAY: Scattergun Jack 8pm

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Gold Sponsors: City of Chester, Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.,Porky Fortner, Colvis Investment Services, Robert “Chick” Fritz Distributing, Venegoni Dist.,

It Works - Independent Dist. (Have You Tried That Crazy Wrap Thing?),KBDZ 93.1 And KSGM 980 Silver Sponsors: Phillip A. Miller, D.M.D., County Journal,

Patrick D. Miller, D.M.D., Briggs Roasted Corn, Victors MediCenter Pharmacy,State Farm (Paul Gentry), Korando Heating & Air, Stallman Hardware,

Randolph County Herald Tribune, Chester Insurance Agency And C D Builders

ARMBANDS

Brady’sAmusements

$15

Available At Eagles,Chester National Bank& Buena Vista Bank

EachSession

$17

Sessions Are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6-10pm

CSI ALL-STAR TEAMS

FunnelCakes

CottonCandy

St. John SchoolRobert “Chick” Fritz Distributing

& Venegoni Distributing

Beer StandBeer StandBeer StandBeer StandBeer Stand

BriggsRoasted Corn

It Works!IndependentDistributor

Have You Tried ThatCrazy Wrap Thing?

EachSession

Summer

L E A G U E

JUNE 5 - JULY 1050 - 16 Yd. - Option Register With ATA Or

50 - 20 Yd. Or 100 - 16 Yd. Or 20 Yd. - Skip A Week

Five Stand Sporting Clays To RunConcurrent With Trap League. No Byes.

For More Info: 1-618-295-2700 IDNREd Pautler (618) 853-4436 • Greg Aitken (618) 967-7004

World Shooting & Recreational ComplexSPARTA

For more information please contact Sam at(618) 233-2012 or [email protected]

Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individualswhose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. Contibutions or gifts to Enyart for Congress are non-tax deductible.

PAID FOR BY ENYART FOR CONGRESS

Please make contributions payable to:Enyart for Congress

PO Box 308, Belleville, IL 62222Contributions collected at door

Please Join

Congressman Bill Enyart

Friday, May 23 • 4:30 - 7:00pmSparta VFW

1911 N. Market, Sparta

12th District Of IllinoisFor A

ETETETETETETETETMEET AND GREETSupporter

$25

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Friday, May 30

7 - 9:30pm

201 South St.Evansville853-2801

Friday, May 23 • 8:30pm-12:30am

THE KANTINAKARAOKE/DJ

Saturday, May 24CHRIS MURRY 2:00pm-6:00pm

SCATTERGUN JACK8:30pm-12:30am

Sunday, May 25STACEY RIO2:00pm-6:00pm

Under New Ownership

Come by boat, bike, jeep...Memorial Day weekend!

Open To The Public

PENNY SLOTS

May 24SATURDAY

8pm-Midnight

BIG BAD WOLF

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BAR & GAMINGHOURS

Monday - Saturday8AM - 1AM

SundayNOON - 1AM

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Now Serving The Best Bar Food In Town

Hunter Kennedy BenefitSunday, June 1 • Noon

Barton-Holler, Acoustic 13,Mary’s River Band

Burgers, Philly, Chicken Strips, Crab Rangoon,Homemade Onion Rings, Egg Rolls And More.

Daily SpecialsSunday ....................... Bloody Mary $2Monday........................... Wine SpecialTuesday............... 50¢ Off Mixed DrinkWednesday ...... $1 Beer, 12 Wings $7Thursday ............. 50¢ Off Mixed Drink

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Randolph and Perry real estate

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Janice Barbour .............. 615-9187Rachel Cross-Kane ....... 967-8264Joyce Hagene Dierkes .. 534-3457John Lane ..................... 708-0900

Doug Little ..................... 615-5001Don Otten ..................... 830-2999Tim Schulein ................. 317-0577Sandy Smith ................. 443-8425Kim Wesbecher ............ 317-2230Jan Yesley-GRI ............. 559-8550Hallie Zollner-Beattie ...... 779-2043

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GOLDEN KEY REALTY, INC.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTRANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CHANCERY DIVISIONU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ASSUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S. BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION NDPlaintiff,-v.-JAMES W. SITZES, et alDefendant12 CH 00054NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant toa Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause onJanuary 21, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30PM on June 27, 2014, at the Randolph County Courthouse, One TaylorStreet front door entrance, CHESTER, IL, 62233, sell at public auction tothe highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 404 N. MAIN STREET, RED BUD, IL 62278 PropertyIndex No. 13-114-003-00. The real estate is improved with a single familyresidence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds atthe close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No thirdparty checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale feefor Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which iscalculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 orfraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300,in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. Nofee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estatepursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgmentcreditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rightsin and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, orspecial taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale withoutany representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse toPlaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmationby the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser willreceive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to thereal estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be openfor inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition ofthe property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court fileto verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, thepurchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shallpay the assessments and the legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is acondominium unit which is part of a common interest community, thepurchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYSAFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCEWITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGEFORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contactPlaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTHFRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-10461. THE JUDICIAL SALESCORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation atwww.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS &ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-10461Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00054 TJSC#: 34-7202 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you areadvised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attemptingto collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I605523

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITRANDOLPH COUNTY-CHESTER, ILLINOIS.

NATIONAL HOME INVESTORS, LLCPLAINTIFFVSMICHAEL YOUNG A/K/A MICHAEL E. YOUNG SR ; FLORA YOUNG A/K/A FLORA L. JONES; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. S/I/I TOCAPITAL ONE BANK;DEFENDANTS13 CH 611248 SOUTH MINNIE STREET TILDEN, IL 62292 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSUREUNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THISDOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE***PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled causeon March 20, 2014, JUDGE in RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on June24, 2014, in RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHESTER, IL, at9:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, alland singular, the following described real estate mentioned in saidJudgment, situated in the County of RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, or somuch thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 16-062-005-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1248 SOUTHMINNIE STREET TILDEN, IL 62292 Description of Improvements: WHITEALUMINUM SIDED SINGLE FAMILY WITH NO GARAGE The Judgmentamount was $37,670.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance,by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject propertyis subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or specialtaxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for salewithout any representation as to quality or quantity of title and withoutrecourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive aCertificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open forinspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file toverify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possessionof the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, thepurchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shallpay the assessments and the legal fees required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THEMORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAININ POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OFPOSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THEILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit ourwebsite at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only- Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago,Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1312565Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information otherthan that set forth in this notice of sale.I606154

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CHANCERY DIVISIONREVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.Plaintiff,-v.-DIANE POWELL-FORBES, et alDefendant13 CH 79NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant toa Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:30 PM onJune 11, 2014, at the Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor Streetfront door entrance, CHESTER, IL, 62233, sell at public auction to thehighest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1848 SWANWICK STREET, Chester, IL 62233Property Index No. 18-106-011-00. The real estate is improved with asingle family residence. The judgment amount was $34,219.79. Saleterms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the salepayable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will beaccepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated onresidential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereofof the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paidby the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its creditbid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienoracquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residentialreal estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to generalreal estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in fullof the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that willentitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of thesale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes norepresentation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders areadmonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this propertyis a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale,other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal feesrequired by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and(g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a commoninterest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale otherthan a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The CondominiumProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSIONFOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOISMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will needa photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license,passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in CookCounty and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER &ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 13IL00329-2. THEJUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor,Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The JudicialSales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pendingsales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET,SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 13IL00329-2 Case Number: 13 CH 79 TJSC#: 34-7904 NOTE: Pursuant to the FairDebt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney isdeemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and anyinformation obtained will be used for that purpose.I607762

FOR RANDOLPHCOUNTY

May 16, 2014

Pat Laramore

County Clerk

& Recorder

WARRANTY DEEDS

Rebecca Jane Hette-

sheimer etal to Nathan

Casteel etux Lts 7-9 Blk

9 J.H. Hood’s 1st Add

Chester

Andrew Tabing etal to

Dean B. Campbell etal

NW Sec 11 4-5

QUITCLAIM DEEDS

Jennifer Smith etal to

Dena Carole Kilman Pt

Lt 73 Armour’s Survey

Sparta

Lorine Reinhardt to

Lorine H. Reinhardt,

Trustee SW NW Sec 19

4-6

Wm. J. Valleroy etal to

Lauryne Dene Wenzel

Lts 1-2 Blk 2 J.

McMillan’s 1st Add

Sparta

Jeffrey H. Cowell etux

to Jeffrey H. Cowell,

Trustee Lt 37 Busse Es-

tates Plat II Red Bud

FOR PERRYCOUNTYJosh Gross

County Clerk

& Recorder

WARRANTY DEEDS

Carol L. Downs &

Michael E. Downs to

Joshua M. Downs &

Lindsi R. Downs Pt NE

SW Sec 9 6-1

Myrna Rae Robb &

Samuel James Robb to

Kevin L. & Susan D.

Degenhardt Pt NW NW;

Pt N1/2 NW Sec 13 5-3;

Pt Lt 22 SR Reel S/D

Consideration $134,000

David B. & Judith A.

Strunk to Kevin J. &

Monica L. Ferrari Pt W1/

2 NW NE Sec 9 4-2 Con-

sideration $152,500

Jeana R. & Michael K.

Bruns to Anthony &

Kara Renae Kellerman

Pt NW SW Sec 1 5-3 Con-

sideration $75,000

Michelle & Ryan Davis

to Jeremy Chartrand &

Rick Hepp Pt SW SW

Sec 5 6-4 Consideration

$10,000

Rachel D. & Todd A.

Bledsoe to David B. &

Judith A. Strunk Lt 52

Imperial Heights 2nd S/

D Consideration

$130,000

Du Quoin Congrega-

tion Jehovahs Wit-

nesses, Inc. to Angelo P.

& Mark A. Bruno SW NE

Sec 28 6-1

Cynthia D. & Larry G.

Coleman to Johnna L. &

Steve L. Jackson Lts 56

& 57 Imperial Heights

3rd S/D Consideration

$192,000

Angel M. Houseworth

& Brent D. Houseworth

to Rachel D. & Todd A.

Bledsoe Pt NW NW Sec

14 5-3 Consideration

$182,000

Jeffrey W. Miller,

Leslie B. Miller & Leslie

D. Miller to Dana M. &

Jerald W. Wyciskalla Pt

NW NE Sec 15 5-2 Con-

sideration $95,500

QUITCLAIM DEEDS

Darroll Ray Marlow to

Tamaroa Properties,

LLC Pt NW NE Sec 14 5-

2

Norma L. Pranke &

Robert E. Pranke, de-

ceased to Gregory R.

Pranke, Co Trustee &

Norma L. Pranke, Co

Trustee/Trust MINER-

ALS SE NW; MINER-

ALS SW NE Sec 17 5-2

James Lamczyk to

Larry Lamczyk Pt E1/2

SE Sec 4; Pt NW Sec 10;

Pt SW Sec 3; Pt E1/2 SE

Sec 4 4-2

Charles Ginn, de-

ceased, Dennis Ginn,

Margie Ginn, Marjorie

E. Ginn & Steve Ginn to

Amy Ginn & Dennis R.

Ginn Pt SW NW Sec 17

5-2

Richard A. Miller to

Wendee W. Linzee Pt

NE SW Sec 10; S1/2 SW

NW Sec 9 5-1; Lt 135 Du

Quoin Lake S/D

Wendee W. Linzee to

Richard A. Miller Pt NW

NE Sec 20 6-1; Pt Lt 1 Blk

1 Damon Things Keyes

& Metcalf; Pt Lts 8-9 Blk

24 Keyes & Metcalfs 1st

S/D

DEEDS

Circuit Judge James

W. Campanella & Viola

L. Moll to First Natl.

Bank of Steeleville Pt

W1/2 SW SW Sec 12 5-2

Circuit Judge James

W. Campanella, Robert

Priebe & Stacy Priebe to

Wells Fargo Bank Pt

NW SW Sec 12 5-3

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By Greg Myers

Kim Butler, the first

woman ever to serve as

warden of the maxi-

mum-security Menard

Correctional Center, has

held that position for

just over a month and

says the transition has

been fine and likes the

direction the Illinois De-

partment of Corrections

is headed. She is just the

second woman to be ap-

pointed warden of an all-

male, maximum secu-

rity prison in Illinois

history.

Three women did, how-

ever, serve as wardens at

the old Menard Psych-

iatic Division, which is

no longer operating.

Butler, a 20-year vet-

eran of the IDOC, was

appointed warden April

16 by director Salvador

Godinez.

“I was really honored

when the director first

asked me to be warden,”

said Butler. “I don’t try

to focus on being the

first female warden here

at Menard. It has very

little to do with my job.

I am thankful for the

opportunity and for the

IDOC being so progres-

sive.”

A graduate of SIU Car-

bondale, where she ma-

jored in administration

of justice with a double

minor in criminal jus-

tice and psychology,

Butler joined the IDOC

as a correctional counse-

lor. She later worked as

a correctional officer,

Bureau of Identification

supervisor, hostage ne-

gotiator, casework su-

pervisor and clinical ser-

vices supervisor. She

has worked in mini-

mum, medium and max-

imum-security prisons.

“My utmost priority at

all times is the safety

and security of this

prison,” said Butler. “It

is my responsibility to

ensure the safety of this

community, the staff

and the inmates. I have

to make sure our poli-

cies and procedures are

efficient and effective.

Running Menard is one

of the biggest challenges

I have had in my life.

“At any prison, each

day presents new mat-

ters to deal with, and the

great staff here helps us

meet any challenge.

We’ve been successful in

running a safe and se-

cure facility, and I have

no doubt that will con-

tinue, thanks to this

team.”

Butler succeeds the re-

tired Rick Harrington,

who recently capped off

a 20-year career with

the IDOC by running

Menard for 17 months.

According to IDOC fig-

ures, this past year,

Menard had only four

security-related full

Level 1 lockdowns, and

serious assault of all

types in Illinois prisons

are down 35 percent

from the previous year.

“I want to continue the

great work that hap-

pened under warden

Harrington,” said But-

ler. “I want this facility

to stay on the right

track, and that means

giving inmates some-

thing constructive to do

outside their cells. The

overall trend for the de-

partment of corrections

is positive, and I am

proud to be part of that.”

Butler is a veteran of

the first Gulf War and a

lifelong member of the

VFW. Her volunteer

work includes the

American Red Cross,

with assistance after re-

cent natural disasters in

and near Randolph

County. She wants to ex-

pand Menard’s role in

community relations

and involvement.

“Menard is a part of

this community, and I

want to improve and ex-

pand that relationship,”

added Butler. “I want to

establish a community

garden program for this

area. Menard has tons of

seeds that can be do-

nated. We are looking

for places where we can

start these community

gardens. I really want to

work with the area

towns.”

Continuing at Menard

under Butler are assis-

tant warden of opera-

tions Alex Jones and

assistant warden of pro-

grams Jacqueline Lash-

brook.

At Menard, there are

646 staff members, in-

cluding 422 officers.

The prison houses 3,733

inmates in its maximum

and medium-security

units.

Menard warden Kim Butler

‘I am thankful for theopportunity and for the

IDOC being soprogressive’

—Kim Butler

Williams Heating and

Air Conditioning in

Steeleville recently re-

ceived the 2014 Pres-

ident’s Award from Car-

rier at a ceremony in

Nashville, Tennessee in

recognition of being an

outstanding dealer in

the heating, ventilation

and air conditioning in-

dustry.

The award is given to

Carrier dealers who

achieve excellence in

product promotions and

deliver superior cus-

tomer satisfaction.

Recipients of this

award exemplify Car-

rier’s model for opera-

tional excellence, busi-

ness effectiveness and

delivering the best in

cutting-edge technology

to consumers, according

to the company.

Williams demonstrates

technical expertise

while serving as a leader

in promoting the Car-

rier brand and raising

the standard for equip-

Pictured at left is Terry Nagel of Williams

Heating and Air Conditioning in Steeleville with

Mike Freeman, president of commercial sales at

Koch Air in St. Louis.

stallations and residen-

tial new construction, as

well as light commercial

buildings and duct

cleaning. It also services

all brands of equipment

and has over 60 years of

accumulated expertise

in service and offers 24-

hour service to its cus-

tomers.

In addition, its employees

have volunteered with lo-

cal and national organiza-

tions, including Habitat

for Humanity, Randolph

County Humane Society

and the Steeleville Fire De-

partment. Williams makes

contributions to local food

pantries, the humane so-

ciety, American Legion

baseball and other local

charities and events.

ment sales, the company

said. Moreover, the deal-

ership is committed to

service excellence and

provides exceptional

customer care.

Williams specializes in

HVAC replacement in-

Carrier recognition for Williams Htg. and AC

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County JournalPage 22 May 22, 2014

EDWARDA. JONES

Edward A. Jones, 78,

of Pinckneyville, died

Friday, May 16, 2014 at

his home.

He was born May 21,

1935 in Pinckneyville to

Austin and Florence

Schneider Jones.

On September 8, 1962,

he married Sara Dunn

in Pinckneyville. She

survives.

He was a veteran of

the U.S. Army.

He worked as a foreman at GS Metals in Pinck-

neyville for 37 years.

He was a Christian and attended Roe’s Dale Bap-

tist Church in Pinckneyville. He enjoyed fishing,

hunting, trapping and loved playing with his grand-

children.

He is also survived by one daughter Julie (J.C.)

Harrison of New Douglas, Illinois, one son Jeff

(Vickie) Jones of Pinckneyville, eight grandchil-

dren Austin, Drew, Logan, Ben, Hunter, Sara Beth,

Jacob and Eli, mother-in-law Margaret Dunn,

brother-in-law Russell (Peggy) Dunn, two nephews

Bob (Janet) Brand of Pinckneyville and Eric (An-

gie) Dunn of Okawville, two nieces Judy (Sam) Opp

and Courtney Dunn, special friends Sam and Anita

Loyd, all of Pinckneyville, foster brother-in-law

Jimmy Gossman of Hurst and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sis-

ter Phyllis Brand and her husband Jim.

Funeral services were held at Roe’s Dale Baptist

Church in Pinckneyville Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at

10 a.m. with Rev. Charles Smith and J.C. Harrison

officiating. Burial was in Mueller Hill Cemetery in

Pinckneyville. Graveside military rites were pro-

vided by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post

2504.

Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville was in

charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital.

Sign the guest book at pyattfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT L. MELCHING SR.Robert L. “Louie” Melching Sr., 80, of Red Bud,

died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Cit-

rus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, Florida.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednes-

day, May 21, 2014 at St. Peter’s United Church of

Christ in Red Bud with Rev. William Graves offi-

ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud was

in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s United

Church of Christ in Red Bud.

Sign the guest book at wpfh.net.

FAYE GLEGHORNFaye Madison Gleghorn, 93, of Sparta, died

Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Mon-

day, May 19, 2014 at Caledonia Cemetery in

Sparta.

McDaniel and Lee Funeral Home in Sparta was

in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the family.

Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com.

By Faith Stobbs

The laughter could

be heard throughout

R&R at the Mother’s

Day tea. Every com-

mon room was filled

with residents, daugh-

ters, granddaughters,

sisters and friends. It

was a great day filled

with happiness. Every-

one was dressed in

their finery and fancy

hats. Delicate china

tea cups and saucers

adorned the tables.

Kim Crowell worked

hard on many of the

delicious treats that

were served. JoAnn,

Erica and Alice pitched

in to help. It was a

wonderful girls’ day

out.

Twyla was there for

Tootie. Brenda came to

be with Eileen. Jo was

there with May. Max-

ine was joined by Jill,

Danette and Julie.

Mary was there with

Phyllis. Mary and

Theresa were there for

Martha. Anita was

joined by Lynn, Nancy

and Jessica. Evelyn

was joined by Myra,

Lori, Marsha and

Janet. Tracy, Caitlin

and Linda were there

for Ioan. Bert was

joined by Susan,

Becky, Judy and Alex.

Sharon, Karen, Donna

and Joyce were there

for Elsie. Sylvia was

joined by LaVerne,

Marilyn, Carol, Linda,

Earleen and Iva.

It’s so wonderful to

see so many family

members participate in

the activities and par-

ties at R&R.

The residents en-

joyed their regular ac-

tivities: nickel bingo

with Joanie, where

Tootie, May, Andy,

Elsie, Evelyn, Maxine

and Eileen joined the

fun. Andy, Elsie, Eve-

lyn, Sylvia, Anita,

Treva and Janice went

with Phyllis and Tam-

my to get flowers for

their flower boxes.

Anita went to church

with Stanley and Sylvia

with Earleen and Bill.

There was music

with Dorothy and card

lotto with Sam, who

was joined by Andy

Elsie, Anita and Treva.

Joanie called bingo,

and Albert and Mary

were there to play pi-

nochle with Greg and

Eileen. Sister Ann held

Catholic Mass.

We look forward to

many more bright,

sunny days.

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celebrated her 100th birth-

day April 26. More than 100

family members and friends

attended. She is the mother

of six children: Ervin, Joy

(deaceased), Kenneth, David

(deceased), Brenda and

Sam, has 19 grandchildren,

54 great-grandchildren and

9 great-great-grandchildren.

ActivitiesMay 26-30

MONDAY: Closed.

WEDNESDAY: Bingo

at 10. Exercise at 11.

THURSDAY: Birthday

bingo.

FRIDAY: Bingo at 10.

Exercise at 11.

MenuTUESDAY: Polish sau-

sage & sauerkraut,

steamed broccoli,

mashed potatoes, fruit

cocktail, pudding/an-

gel food cake.

WEDNESDAY: Fried

chicken, mashed pota-

toes, slaw, corn, apple

pie, peaches.

THURSDAY: BBQ pork

steaks, potato salad,

slaw, pears.

FRIDAY: Taco casse-

role, black beans,

Spanish rice, apricots,

peanut butter sheet

cake.

Our hours are 8:30 to

2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Reservations are ap-

preciated by 9:30 a.m.

the day you wish to eat

with us.

For more informa-

tion, call 965-3134, ex-

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ELIZABETH SHAWElizabeth Shaw,100,

of Connersville, Indi-

ana, died Tuesday, May

13, 2014.

She was born April 6,

1914 in Lost Prairie

near Cutler to George H.

and Margaret Ernest

Robb.

She married Horace

Shaw September 19,

1934. He preceded her

in death October 31,

1958.

They owned and oper-

ated a farm in the Lost Prairie area.

She was a member of Bethel Reformed Presbyte-

rian Church in Sparta. Since moving to Conners-

ville, she attended Harrisburg Union Church when

her health permitted.

She is survived by two daughters Delores (John)

Stewart of Connersville and Kathryn Higgerson of

Cutler, one sister Grace Hubler of Pinckneyville,

seven grandchildren Ken Stewart, Karen (Brian)

Sutton, Scott (Lorie) Stewart, Stephen (Shannon)

Stewart, Susan (Scott) Burke, Michael (Stacey)

Higgerson and Kellie (John) Owens, 15 great-

grandchildren Joshua (Rachel) and Lydia Stewart,

Andrew (Nikita), Emily and Rachael Sutton,

Michelle, Sarah and Shelby Stewart, Sydney, Ste-

fanie and Spencer Burke, Daniel and Christopher

II, Saman-tha and Colton Higgerson, two great-

great-grandchildren Nathan and Anna Stewart,

nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents,

brother Warren Robb, sister Elsie Leemon, son-in-

law Freddie Higgerson, granddaughter-in-law

Cherry Stewart and grandson Christopher Higger-

son.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday,

May 17, 2014 at Bethel Reformed Presbyterian

Church in Sparta. Burial was in Swanwick Cem-

etery.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Reformed Pres-

byterian Church in Sparta or Harrisburg Union

Church in Connersville.

McDaniel and Lee Funeral Home in Sparta was

in charge of arrangements.

Sign the guest book at mcdanielfh.com.

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oultervilleSwanwick

By Diana Cole, 758-2880

Chat With Wese

On Saturday, we drove

to Mt. Vernon and spent

a special Mother’s Day

weekend. First, we

checked out all of the

newest additions to the

Kueker chicken ranch.

I call it the chicken

ranch because they

keep getting more

chickens. It started with

a chicken that Betsy re-

ceived as a gag gift for

her birthday from one of

her FFA friends who

knew she did not par-

ticularly like chickens.

Because Betsy was so

busy, Jacob took over

the care of Nemo. Then

he decided he wanted to

get more so he could sell

the eggs, so they got a

dozen baby chicks.

Then he and Greg went

to a swap meet, and

more chickens found

their way to their house.

They got a few more this

spring, and someone

gave them another 20

hens and roosters.

They didn’t stop with

chickens. They now own

a baby goat. It is a cute

little thing, and the dog

and goat seem to have

adopted each other.

After seeing all of the

new animals, we at-

tended the McClellan

School fish fry. We re-

turned to Greg and

Leslie’s home, where we

played pinochle and eu-

chre. The ladies won all

of the games.

We spent the night,

and early Sunday morn-

ing, we took off for

Champaign—Greg and

Leslie in the truck, Don,

Noah, Jacob and I in the

van. We met Betsy and

boxed up her stuff to

bring back home for the

summer, which didn’t

take long. We ate lunch

at Murphy’s Pub and

had some great cheese-

burgers then walked

around and saw some of

the sights within walk-

ing distance of her

place.

We bought some U of I

tee-shirts then went to

her place to spend a little

time before heading

back to Mt. Vernon. We

hit some hard rain and

arrived back at the

chicken ranch around

7:30.

After unloading the

boxes, Don and I headed

home. We were tired but

enjoyed our mini-trip

and spending time with

Greg, Leslie and family.

Upcoming meetings

KC, June 10, 7:30 p.m.

Legion Auxiliary, June

10

Senior Citizens Club,

June 11

Legion, June 11

Kaskaskia River

Sportsmen Club, June

19

Evansville Enterprise

May 17, 1935

While going after an

armful of wood, Eugene

Braun was struck in the

right eye by a stray rifle

bullet. He was wearing

glasses, which were

shattered by the impact,

and the pieces of glass

entered his eye.

A baby girl was born

May 11 to Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Emge.

Norman Kueker cel-

ebrated his 12th birth-

day with friends Dor-

othy, Omar and Paul Jr.

Glahn, Dorothy and

Elmer Wilkening and

Martin Kueker Jr.

Those who attended

the Walther League

Rally in Chester were

Audre Stolle, Nelda and

Ruth Opal Veath, Edda

Salger, Cecelia Knigge,

Louise Degener, Aman-

da and Edna Langrehr,

Carl Schuette, Wilbert C.

Kueker, Arthur, Leo

and Theodore Knigge,

Louis Walter, Victor and

Edmund Langrehr and

Clarence and Wilbert

Kueker.

Congratulations to Jim

and Tara Burns Talbert

on their recent marriage

May 17 at the Coulter-

ville United Methodist

Church. Reverend Tim

Bauersachs and Pastor

John Hackmann offici-

ated.

The groom is the son of

Tommy and Lee Ann

Talbert of Coulterville.

He is the grandson of

Jim and Betty Russell of

Coulterville and the late

Marvin and Ruth

Talbert.

Tara is the daughter of

George and Connie

Burns of Sparta. She is

the granddaughter of

the late Sally Hall and

Boar Clements and the

late George and Shirley

Burns.

Matthew, Nicole and

Elodie were overnight

guests Saturday after at-

tending the wedding.

The VFW Ladies Aux-

iliary had installation of

officers May 12. District

President Joyce Cavins

was the installing of-

ficer. The new officers

will take their stations

in July. The next meet-

ing will be June 16 at 7

p.m.

The VFW Memorial

Day services are: Tilden

at 9 a.m.; Coulterville

City Cemetery at 10 a.m.

with guest speakers

Mayor Steve Marlow

and David Friess;

Swanwick Bethel Cem-

etery Association at 11

a.m. at the cemetery

grounds. This year, the

Bethel program will

spotlight the forgotten

war and those who

served and died there.

“Gig” Shute, a veteran of

the Korean War, will

speak in an effort to re-

mind us of Harry

Truman’s police action

to try and stop the

spread of Communism

in Asia.

The public is invited to

attend and bring their

own lawn chairs.

David and I had sup-

per Sunday evening at

Pistol City with Lois

Shields from Ava.

Penny Keller and I had

lunch at Reids’ Harvest

House in Chester

Wednesday. We visited

with David and Mary

Ann Korando while

there.

Roland and Laura Wil-

son were treated to din-

ner at Pioneer’s Cabin

Saturday before Moth-

er’s Day by their daugh-

ter Patti Birchler and

her friend Gary Moore.

On Sunday, they visited

with their daughter

Cyndy and her family in

St. Louis. Dinner was at

the Pasta House with

Cyndy, Michaela, Crys-

tal, Blake and CJ. Their

daughter Paula Lewis

and son-in-law Ronnie,

who live in Tennessee,

sent Laura a beautiful

Mother’s Day card.

Greeters Sunday at the

Grandcote Presbyterian

Church were Floyd and

Pat Green. Attending

the nursery was Sarah

Shaw.

Coulterville High

School baccalaureate

service was held at the

Baptist church May 18.

Christian Education

and Fellowship meeting

will be June 2 at 6:30

p.m.

A trip to the Creation

Museum is planned for

June 26 and 27.

ActivitiesMay 26-30

MONDAY: Closed.

TUESDAY: Staff funny

fashion show.

WEDNESDAY: Wear

your favorite color. Read

your favorite joke or

poem aloud.

THURSDAY: Movie day.

Dress like a movie star.

FRIDAY: Gold plate pic-

nic. Raffle drawing,

games, cake walk.

MenuTUESDAY: Chicken pot

pie, cauliflower, beets,

tossed salad, quartered

fruit.

WEDNESDAY: Baked

ham, au gratin potatoes,

baked apples, green

beans, peanut butter

ActivitiesMay 26-30

MONDAY: Closed.

TUESDAY: Shop Wal-

mart in the morning.

Cal’s knife sharpening.

WEDNESDAY: Exercise

with Marlene at 10.

Nickel bingo after

lunch.

THURSDAY: Quilting at

8:30. Shop Rozier’s.

FRIDAY: Big bingo at

10. 50/50 drawing.

MenuTUESDAY: Swiss steak/

gravy, whipped pota-

toes, mixed vegetables,

apricots.

WEDNESDAY: Lasa-

ActivitiesMay 26-30

MONDAY: Closed.

TUESDAY: Bingo at

12:30. Art class at 12:30.

WEDNESDAY: Exercise

at 10:30.

THURSDAY: Chorus at

10:30. Bingo at 12:30.

FRIDAY: Exercise at

10:30. Bingo at 12:30.

Chorus to RCCC.

MenuTUESDAY: Polish sau-

sage, whipped potatoes,

sauerkraut or navy

beans, apricots.

WEDNESDAY: Chili,

grilled cheese, fruit

salad, lettuce salad,

crackers.

Sparta senior siteactivities, menu

THURSDAY: Roast beef,

gravy, whipped pota-

toes, vegetable medley,

carrot cake.

FRIDAY: Baked ham,

scalloped potatoes,

mixed vegetables,

mixed fruit.

Suggested donations

are congregate $3.50,

home-delivered $3.75.

Once seniors are served,

anyone who would like

to purchase a meal,

without drink, $5.

Center hours are Mon-

day-Thursday, 8-3 and

Friday, 8-2. Clothing

store hours are 9-3.

For more information,

call 443-4020.

pie.

THURSDAY: Biscuit/

gravy, sausage patties,

black-eyed peas,

peaches.

FRIDAY: BBQ sand-

wich, potato chips, cu-

cumber/onion salad, ice

cream.

Gold Plate sites, lo-

cated in Du Quoin, Cut-

ler and Willisville, are

open to seniors 60 or

older. Meals are avail-

able for a suggested do-

nation of $3, with lim-

ited number of home-de-

livered meals.

Reservations are ap-

preciated before 8 a.m.

on the day you wish to

eat with us.

For more information,

call 542-3511.

Perry Gold Plate

gna, garlic bread, spin-

ach salad, lima beans,

spiced peaches.

THURSDAY: Roast

pork/gravy, mashed po-

tatoes, butter beans,

mandarin oranges/pine-

apple.

FRIDAY: Sausage links,

hash browns, biscuit/

gravy, fruit salad, or-

ange juice, coffee cake.

Lunch is served at

11:30 a.m. Suggested

donation for congregate

is $3.75, home-delivered,

$4.

Call 826-5108 by 9 a.m.

the day you wish to eat

with us.

Chester senior site

Tino P. Brown, peti-

tioner, Chasity E. Brown.

Dissolution of marriage

was granted May 5, 2014.

Mark A. Beam, peti-

tioner, Lisa A. Beam. Dis-

solution of marriage was

granted May 5, 2014.

Divorces

David A. Crane to

Brandi L. Bramlett, both

of Evansville

Logan James Roche to

Lyndsay Rochelle Mel-

liere, both of Ellis Grove

Paul David Hunter,

Sparta to Christine Eliza-

beth Kaaz, Perryville

Tyler A. Mueth to Mor-

gan R. Lowry, both of Red

Bud

Chad Alan Buss, Sparta

to Kelsie Marie Koop,

Walsh

Eric D. Zucha to Katie E.

Waldron, both of Water-

loo

Daniel Bryant Schroed-

er to Lindsay LeeAnn

Frazer, both of Chester

Lyndon Paul Beckley to

Kendra Sue McManus,

both of Baldwin

Randolphmarriages

May 23: Ginger and

Jerry Cornick and

Marcine Wolter

May 24: Janet

Rickenberg

May 26: Closed

May 27: Paulette

Ashbrook and Alene

Holloway

May 28: Donna Batson

and Peggy Petkas

May 29: Ginger and

Jerry Cornick and Jane

Boyd

Hospitalworkers

Lalis—Rolwes

Megan Lalis of Steel-

eville and Daniel

Rolwes of St. Louis an-

nounce their engage-

ment.

Megan is the daughter

of Joseph Lalis and Su-

san Ebers, both of

Steeleville. She is a

Quincy University

graduate with a

bachelor’s degree in fi-

nance. She works as a

teller at First National

Bank in Sparta.

Daniel is the son of

David and Jackie

Rolwes of St. Louis. He

is a Quincy University

graduate with a

bachelor’s degree in ac-

counting and a master’s

degree in business ad-

ministration. He works

for St. Louis Bread

Company as a tax ac-

countant.

The couple is plan-

ning a June 21, 2014

wedding at Calvary

Church in Sparta.

MuellerPaul and Kylie Mueller

of Steeleville announce

the birth of a daughter.

Avery Rae Mueller was

born at 2:58 p.m. Mon-

day, March 24, 2014 at

Memorial Hospital in

Belleville. She weighed

8 pounds 15 ounces and

was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandpar-

ents are Dennis and

Mary Ann Ernsting of

Sparta. Maternal great-

grandparents are Helen

Nagel and Elizabeth

Ernsting of Steeleville

and the late Elmer

Nagel and Charles

Ernsting.

Paternal grandparents

are Steven and Jane

Mueller of Steeleville.

Paternal great-grandpar-

ents are Ruth Rodewald

of Ava, Walter and Dor-

othy Mueller of

Steeleville and the late

Omer Rodewald.

Avery joins a sister

Corinne.

COUNTYJOURNAL

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Page 24 County Journal May 22, 2014

Source of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water andbottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As watertravels over the surface of the land or through theground, it dissolves naturally-occurring mineralsand, in some cases, radioactive material, and canpickup substances resulting from the presence ofanimals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source waterinclude:- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses andbacteria, which may come from sewage treatmentplants, septic systems, agricultural livestockoperations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts andmetals, which can be naturally-occurring or resultfrom urban storm water runoff, industrial ordomestic wastewater discharges, oil and gasproduction, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from avariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, includingsynthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which areby-products of industrial processes and petroleumproduction, and can also come from gas stations,urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can benaturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gasproduction and mining activities.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons withcancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who haveundergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDSor other immune system disorders, some elderly andinfants can be particularly at risk frominfections. These people should seek advice aboutdrinking water from their health care providers.EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessenthe risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and othermicrobial contaminants are available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can causeserious health problems, especially for pregnantwomen and young children. Lead in drinking wateris primarily from materials and componentsassociated with service lines and home plumbing.We cannot control the variety of materials used inplumbing components. When your water has beensitting for several hours, you can minimize thepotential for lead exposure by flushing your tapfor 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water fordrinking or cooking. If you are concerned aboutlead in your water, you may wish to have yourwater tested. Information on lead in drinkingwater, testing methods, and steps you can take tominimize exposure is available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline or athttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

CAMPBELL HILL

IL0770100

The source of drinking water used by

Drinking water, including bottled water, mayreasonably be expected to contain at least smallamounts of some contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate thatwater poses a health risk. More information aboutcontaminants and potential health effects can beobtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking WaterHotline at (800) 426-4791.

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 toDecember 31, 2013

This report is intended to provide you with importantinformation about your drinking water and the efforts madeby the water system to provide safe drinking water.

For more information regarding this report contact:

Name _________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobreel agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguienque lo entienda bien.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe todrink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit theamount of certain contaminants in water providedby public water systems. FDA regulations establishlimits for contaminants in bottled water whichmust provide the same protection for publichealth.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminantsin drinking water than the general population.

CAMPBELL HILL is Purchased Surface Water

Source Water Information

Source Water Name Report StatusType of Water Location

CC 02 - CAMPBELL HILL MASTER METER FF IL0775100 TP02 ________SW 0.2 miles west of the intersection of Patterson Laneand Lange Road.

Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularlyscheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stopby City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance ofSource Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPAwebsite at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of public water supply to susceptible to potential pollution problems. Hence the reason for mandatorytreatment of all public water supplies in Illinois. Mandatory treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. Primary sources ofpollution in Illinois lakes can include agricultural runoff, land disposal (septic systems) and shoreline erosion.

Lead and Copper

Definitions:Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin ofsafety.Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Action Level(AL)

90thPercentile

# Sites OverAL

Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Copper 09/05/2012 1.3 1.3 0.0835 0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching fromwood preservatives; Corrosion of householdplumbing systems.

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants andDisinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Chloramines 12/31/2013 2.2 1.2 - 2.4 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Haloacetic Acids(HAA5)*

2013 18 18 - 18 No goal forthe total

60 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Total Trihalomethanes(TTHM)

2013 11 11.2 - 11.2 No goal forthe total

80 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

2013 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Kinkaid Area Water SystemSource of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water andbottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As watertravels over the surface of the land or through theground, it dissolves naturally-occurring mineralsand, in some cases, radioactive material, and canpickup substances resulting from the presence ofanimals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source waterinclude:- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses andbacteria, which may come from sewage treatmentplants, septic systems, agricultural livestockoperations, and wildlife.

- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts andmetals, which can be naturally-occurring or resultfrom urban storm water runoff, industrial ordomestic wastewater discharges, oil and gasproduction, mining, or farming.

- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from avariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

- Organic chemical contaminants, includingsynthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which areby-products of industrial processes and petroleumproduction, and can also come from gas stations,urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.

- Radioactive contaminants, which can benaturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gasproduction and mining activities.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons withcancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who haveundergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDSor other immune system disorders, some elderly andinfants can be particularly at risk frominfections. These people should seek advice aboutdrinking water from their health care providers.EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessenthe risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and othermicrobial contaminants are available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can causeserious health problems, especially for pregnantwomen and young children. Lead in drinking wateris primarily from materials and componentsassociated with service lines and home plumbing.We cannot control the variety of materials used inplumbing components. When your water has beensitting for several hours, you can minimize thepotential for lead exposure by flushing your tapfor 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water fordrinking or cooking. If you are concerned aboutlead in your water, you may wish to have yourwater tested. Information on lead in drinkingwater, testing methods, and steps you can take tominimize exposure is available from the SafeDrinking Water Hotline or athttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

KINKAID AREA WATER SYSTEM

IL0775100

The source of drinking water used by

Drinking water, including bottled water, mayreasonably be expected to contain at least smallamounts of some contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate thatwater poses a health risk. More information aboutcontaminants and potential health effects can beobtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking WaterHotline at (800) 426-4791.

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 toDecember 31, 2013

This report is intended to provide you with importantinformation about your drinking water and the efforts madeby the water system to provide safe drinking water.

For more information regarding this report contact:

Name _________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobreel agua que usted bebe. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguienque lo entienda bien.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe todrink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit theamount of certain contaminants in water providedby public water systems. FDA regulations establishlimits for contaminants in bottled water whichmust provide the same protection for publichealth.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminantsin drinking water than the general population.

KINKAID AREA WATER SYSTEM is Surface Water

Source Water Information

Source Water Name Report StatusType of Water Location

INTAKE (70620) KINKAID LAKE ________SW ____________________________

Source Water Assessment

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularlyscheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stopby City Hall or call our water operator at __________________. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance ofSource Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPAwebsite at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of public water supply to susceptible to potential pollution problems. Hence the reason for mandatorytreatment of all public water supplies in Illinois. Mandatory treatment includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. Primary sources ofpollution in Illinois lakes can include agricultural runoff, land disposal (septic systems) and shoreline erosion.

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants andDisinfection By-Products

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Chloramines 12/31/2013 3 2.5 - 3.4 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes.

Chlorite 2013 0.6 0.42 - 0.6 0.8 1 ppm N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Haloacetic Acids(HAA5)*

2013 35 20.3 - 59 No goal forthe total

60 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Total Trihalomethanes(TTHM)

2013 25 12.8 - 38.7 No goal forthe total

80 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection.

InorganicContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Fluoride 2013 1 1.02 - 1.02 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; Water additivewhich promotes strong teeth; Discharge fromfertilizer and aluminum factories.

Nitrate [measured asNitrogen]

2013 0.05 0.05 - 0.05 10 10 ppm N Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching fromseptic tanks, sewage; Erosion of naturaldeposits.

Sodium 2013 10 9.9 - 9.9 ppm N Erosion from naturally occuring deposits: Usedin water softener regeneration.

RadioactiveContaminants

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Combined Radium226/228

07/14/2009 1.1 1.1 - 1.1 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excludingradon and uranium

07/14/2009 0.75 0.75 - 0.75 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural deposits.

Synthetic organiccontaminantsincluding pesticidesand herbicides

CollectionDate

Highest LevelDetected

Range of LevelsDetected

MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination

2,4-D 2013 0.5 0 - 0.5 10 10 ppb N Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.

Atrazine 2013 1 0.2 - 1.9 3 3 ppb N Runoff from herbicide used on row crops.

Simazine 2013 0.3 0.12 - 0.3 4 4 ppb N Herbicide runoff.

Total Organic Carbon

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set, unless a TOC violation isnoted in the violations section.

Turbidity

Limit (TreatmentTechnique)

Level Detected Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Highest single measurement 1 NTU 0.3 NTU N Soil runoff.

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

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

Campbell Hill Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Sanders Env. - Cari Sanders

(618) 997-8950

Scott Wilmouth

(618) 687-2951

(618) 687-2951

(618) 997-8950

The Village of Campbell Hill holds monthly meeting on the secondMonday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Campbell Hill Community Center

This CCR will not be mailed, but copies are available upon request.

Olivia Rae Earl, 7, of

Ellis Grove has been

chosen as a state final-

ist in the National

American Miss, Illinois

Junior Pre-Teen cat-

egory for 7-9 year olds.

The pageant will be

held August 1 and 2 in

Chesterfield, Illinois.

The pageant is for girls

4-18, with five different

age divisions.

Olivia is a first-grader

at Chester Grade School

and is the daughter of

Craig and Jill Earl.

The pageant winner

will receive $1,000 in

cash and free air trans-

portation to compete in

the national pageant in

California.

Promoters say the pag-

eant is based on inner

beauty, poise and pre-

sentation. There is no

swimsuit competition,

and the girls do not

wear makeup.

Olivia enjoys horse-

back riding, gymnas-

tics, singing and listen-

ing to music.

Ellis Grove girlin Illinois pageant

Olivia Earl

The Coulterville Public

Library’s summer read-

ing program will be ev-

ery Tuesday in June and

the first two Tuesdays in

July at 1 p.m. at the vil-

lage hall.

This year’s program is

Paws to Read. Lunch

will be available for chil-

dren under 18.

On June 3, the pro-

gram will be canine and

kitty kitchen. Partici-

pants will learn to make

treats at home for their

pets. Attendees will

learn about mammals

with the St. Louis Zoo

June 10.

Second Nature Wildlife

in Thompsonville will

visit June 17.

Geneticist Stephanie

Schroeder will bring her

labradors June 24 and

discuss the science be-

hind their characteris-

Reading programat Coulterville

tics.

The Dairy Queen-spon-

sored pet show is July 1,

and a family day July 8

will wrap up the sum-

mer.

Family day will include

a photography display

by Gretchen Steele, and

Sparky the fire dog will

be in attendance. Photo

contest winners will be

announced. To enter the

contest, submit a 5x7

print of an animal by

June 1.

Summer reading sup-

port decals are available

at the library or Dairy

Queen. Librarians and

board members will look

for residents who have

them displayed on their

cars to give prizes.

To register for the

reading program or for

more information, call

758-3013.

The Sparta Community

Chorus will perform

Rhinestones and Blue

Jeans for its annual

spring cabaret May 30-

June 1 and June 6-8.

The country music re-

vue will be a collection

of country favorites di-

rected by Gary Cox. Fri-

day and Saturday per-

formances will begin at

7:30 p.m. and Sunday

performances at 2.

Act 1 will include

many soloists and duets,

as well as the songs

“Getting Down on the

Farm,” “Girls Night

Out” and “Boys Round

Here.” The act will con-

clude with Elvis Pres-

ley’s crossover hit

Spring cabaret inSparta coming up

“Come on Everybody.”

Act 2 will highlight

some old southern gos-

pel music, followed by

more new and classic

country hits, including

“Amarillo by Morning,”

“Boot Scootin’ Boogie,”

“Downtown” and “God

Bless the Broken Road.”

The Cabaret Kids will

perform a 20-minute

preshow before the

opening act. Their songs

will include “Grand-

ma’s Feather Bed” and

“Thank God I’m a Coun-

try Boy.”

Tickets for opening

night are $9 each. Each

show thereafter will be

$10. To reserve a ticket,

call 615-5164.

Keim chaplain of the yearMenard Correctional Center chief Chaplain

Stephen Keim was recently honored with the

head chaplain of the year award from The Aleph

Institute. Each year, Aleph recognizes individ-

uals who have demonstrated a commitment to

furthering religious diversity and practices in

institutional environments. While Aleph is a

Jewish organization, the award is intended to

recognize and honor efforts on behalf of all

religious practices and faiths. According to

Aleph, Keim has gone above and beyond the call

of duty to ensure that religious practices and

observances are accommodated and makes sure

that volunteers are always welcome at their

respective facilities. The institute noted, “When

a person saves one life, it is as if that person

saved the entire world. Chaplain Keim helps save

many lives on a regular basis.”

Student art on displayArtwork from Sparta

High School students

will be featured at the

Misselhorn Art Museum

Thursday, May 22 from

6 to 8 p.m.

The public is welcome

to view the works from

the Sparta Art Show

during the open hours.

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By Greg Myers

A police dog will once

again be joining the

Chester Police Depart-

ment after action by the

city council May 19.

The council voted to

purchase the K-9, a

malinois, for $6,000

from trainer Brian

Dowdy.

“This was an opportu-

nity that just came up

for us,” said Police Chief

Ryan Coffey. “We are

getting the dog at a dis-

counted rate because the

trainer wants the dog to

do police work and be in

his region because he

would like to oversee his

training.”

Coffey added that since

his department had a K-

9 before, they already

have the needed equip-

ment for its service.

“Officer Brandon Crain

has shown some interest

in being the dog’s han-

dler and accepting the

added responsibilities,”

Coffey said. “The dog is

fully trained in search-

ing for narcotics and

has just started its train-

ing on tracking. I am

interested in its contin-

ued training on that.

Crain has already met

the dog and said it is

young, enthusiastic and

well-behaved.”

In other police news, af-

ter a closed session, the

council authorized Mayor

Tom Page to take all action

necessary to accept the

resignation of police of-

ficer Josh Ehlers.

A major waterline relo-

cation project was dis-

cussed in detail Monday

night, but no action was

taken.

City engineer Harold

Sheffer of J.T. Blanken-

ship prepared two cost

estimates of relocating a

water line at the three-

way stop at the intersec-

tion of Opdyke and State

streets.

“The issues are the con-

dition and age of that

line,” said Sheffer. “We

can relocate the line to

George Street or all the

way to the 10-inch main

at the grade school wa-

ter tower.”

According to the esti-

mates, relocating the

line to George Street

would cost $130,000

and to the water tower

would be $282,000.

“It’s going to be an ex-

pensive project, but

something needs to be

done.” said Page.

Sheffer added that

there are 20-year EPA

loans available at 1.99

percent interest.

“If we are going to do

it, we need to do the

whole thing,” said Al-

derman Mike Blechle in

support of relocating the

line to the tower.”

“I just want to get this

out now,” said Alderman

Dan Ohlau. “I don’t

think we should use gas

funds to pay for replac-

ing water lines. Even if

that means we need to

raise water rates.”

City Clerk Nancy Egg-

emeyer stated that it has

been several years since

the water and sewer

rates were increased.

The council voted to

make the recreational

director a full-time posi-

tion. The council will

likely amend an ordi-

nance on the salary for

the position at its next

meeting.

A new three-year con-

tract was approved, with

the city and Panther

City Hauling of Pinck-

neyville to be the trash

collector for residents.

“A committee met with

them and discussed all

concerns,” said Page.

“They were the low bid-

ders by far.”

According to the con-

tract, Panther City will

be paid $9.35 per resi-

dence for this fiscal

year, $9.80 for the sec-

ond year and $10.25 for

the final year.

A $200 donation to the

high school’s Project

Graduation was ap-

proved but some con-

cerns were spoken.

“The only problem I

have is that the project

is taking the students

out of this town and

spending money some-

where else when there

are plenty of places this

could be held here,” said

Alderman Robert Platt.

In other action, the city

renewed the agreement

with Jeremy Homan to

live at the Cole Park resi-

dence, and the mayor

was authorized to sign

an engagement letter

with J.W. Boyle & Co. for

auditing services for fis-

cal year 2014.

Dog will joinChester police

Department had atrained dog before

The Perry County Commissioners knew they

were looking at a potential $175,000 budget

deficit when they approved the fiscal 2014

budget last November. Six months later, they

have had to approve several tax anticipation

warrants to pay the bills.

Treasurer Bill Taylor told the commissioners

at last Thursday’s meeting the problem is due

to cash flow issues. He said the budgets for each

office specify how much money they have to

spend to maintain operations, but he said it

does not specify any time frame in which the

money can be used.

Taylor said the county receives funds at spe-

cific times during the year, the majority com-

ing with the first installment of real estate

taxes.

He reminded the commissioners that a tax

anticipation warrant is borrowing that money

against tax receipts. The loan, plus interest,

must then be repaid once real estate taxes are

collected.

In other notes, a resolution was approved

allowing county employees the opportunity to

participate with the ProAct Prescription drug

benefit program.

ProAct is a discount program, not an insur-

ance, and there is no cost to the county or

employees for participating.

County Board Chairman Bobby Kelly was autho-

rized to sign a lease agreement with the University

of Illinois for a 20x30-foot community garden plot

behind the county building. The commissioners

approved the agreement pending a review by State’s

Attorney David Stanton.

At a special meeting held Tuesday, the commis-

sioners gave tentative approval to a new five-year

agreement with the laborers union representing

county highway department workers.

Perry County Clerk Josh Gross said the contract

is being reviewed by Stanton.

“Once he has completed his review and given

approval, the board has given the county board

chairman the authority to sign the agreement,”

Gross said.

The new deal would provide a 36-cent an hour

raise on the anniversary date of the contract and

a 12-cent an hour increase that would take effect

June 1 each of the first four years of the deal.

Wage increases for the fifth year will be deter-

mined by the consumer price index at that time.

The agreement also limits recall rights to two

years and specifies that all new employees will

receive $4 an hour less than current employees

the first year, $3 the second year, $2 the third

and $1 the fourth year of their employment. They

would fall into the current pay scale after their

fifth year of employment.

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BRICK HOME FORSALE BY OWNER INCUTLER: 327 3rd Street, 2bedroom, 1/2 basement, 2-car garage and extra lot.Low 30s. Call 317-2827................................. 1-5-29HOUSE FOR SALE INCHESTER: 3 big lots, 3bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, fullwalkout basement. Every-thing in the house up-dated in 2009. New AC,furnace, electric, electricbox, bathroom, floors,carpet, roof, countertops,doors, etc. Quiet neigh-borhood. Asking $115,000OBO. Call 618-792-7547................................. 1-7-24FOR SALE: 4 bedroom, 31/2 bath, 2 1/2 acre, 30x40building, pond, deck,fruit trees, 4320 PoppyRd., Pinckneyville, 618-357-0838................................. 1-5-29FOR SALE BY OWNER:Large tri-level home onpartially wooded 5 acres 6miles east of Sparta. 4 bed(master suite with bal-cony), 3 bath, remodeledkitchen, double oven &cook top, oak cabinets,ceramic tile, hardwoodfloors, 3400+ sq. ft., two24x40 pole barns (one withshop), above ground pool,nicely landscaped andsecluded, $325,000, neg.,618-317-1970................................. 1-5-29FOR SALE: 10+ acres,between Steeleville andSparta in Sparta schooldistrict, 3-5 bedrooms,updated kitchen, newcarpet and fresh paint,new furnace and A/C,stock pond, 64x40 polebarn with 4 stalls and loft,317-2777............................... 1-5-29BFOR SALE - TILDEN: 3wooded lots, 165x60 onMay Avenue and AshStreet. Also, one 165x65home site lot on levelground with water, sewerand electric, 618-587-8600home or 534-0073................................. 1-6-5B

Public Notice

Peabody Coulterville Mining, LLC, 13101

Zeigler 11 Road, Coulterville, Illinois 62237

has filed an application for a revision to a

Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations

Permit with the County Clerk’s Offices in

Randolph County. The mining operation is

located in Section 15 of Township 4S, Range

5W, in Randolph County, Illinois. Written

comments, objections, or requests for

informal conferences and public hearings

regarding this application may be

submitted to the Illinois Department of

Natural Resources, Office of Mines and

Minerals, One Natural Resources Way,

Springfield, Illinois, 62702-1271. The Office

of Mines and Minerals application number

is Renewal #5 to Permit No. 225.

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ASSUMED NAME

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION

Public Notice is hereby given that on April

30, 2014 a Certificate was filed in the office

of the County Clerk of RANDOLPH

COUNTY, Illinois setting forth the name

and post-office address of all persons

owning, conducting and transacting the

business known as: Hippie Chicks

Handmade Creations. Located at 101

Minton Drive, Percy, IL, 62272.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2014.

Pat Laramore

Randolph County Clerk

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ASSUMED NAME

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION

Public Notice is hereby given that on

March 21, 2014 a Certificate was filed in the

office of the County Clerk of RANDOLPH

COUNTY, Illinois setting forth the name

and post-office address of all persons

owning, conducting and transacting the

business known as: Positive Pooches.

Located at 811 W. Sunset Drive, Steeleville,

IL 62288.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2014.

Pat Laramore

Randolph County Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

RANDOLPH COUNTY-

CHESTER, ILLINOIS.

NATIONAL HOME INVESTORS, LLC

PLAINTIFF

VS

MICHAEL YOUNG A/K/A MICHAEL E.

YOUNG SR ; FLORA YOUNG A/K/A FLORA

L. JONES; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA),

N.A. S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK;

DEFENDANTS

13 CH 61

1248 SOUTH MINNIE STREET TILDEN,

IL 62292

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO

JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT

TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE

USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant

to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

entered by said Court in the above entitled

cause on March 20, 2014, JUDGE in

RANDOLPH County, Illinois, will on June

24, 2014, in RANDOLPH COUNTY

COURTHOUSE, CHESTER, IL, at 9:00AM,

sell at public auction and sale to the highest

bidder for cash, all and singular, the

following described real estate mentioned

in said Judgment, situated in the County of

RANDOLPH, State of Illinois, or so much

thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said

Judgment:

BLOCK 14 IN WILLIAM STEVENSON'S

SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE

OF TILDEN, RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT FILED

AUGUST 2, 1907 IN PLAT BOOK "F", PAGE

38 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE,

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPT

COAL, OIL AND MINERALS, TOGETHER

WITH THE RIGHT TO MINE AND

REMOVE THE SAME AND SUBJECT TO

ALL OTHER RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS

IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER OF THE

MINERAL ESTATE OR OF ANY PARTY

CLAIMING BY, THROUGH OR UNDER

SAID ESTATE, FURTHER EXCEPTING

THAT PART CONVEYED TO ROBERT D.

KING AND WIFE IN WARRANTY DEED

RECORDED JULY 22, 1977 IN BOOK 252,

PAGE 199; AND THAT CONVEYED TO

LARRY LEE BRAEUTIGAM AND WIFE

IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED

MARCH 6, 1978 IN BOOK 255, PAGE 721;

AND THAT PART CONVEYED TO BRUCE

HANNA, A WIDOWER IN WARRANTY

DEED RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1982 IN

BOOK 283 AT PAGE 57 IN THE

RANDOLPH COUNTY RECORDS,

SITUATED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS.

TAX NO. 16-062-005-00 COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 1248 SOUTH MINNIE STREET

TILDEN, IL 62292 Description of

Improvements: WHITE ALUMINUM

SIDED SINGLE FAMILY WITH NO

GARAGE The Judgment amount was

$37,670.11. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS"

sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must

deposit 25% down by certified funds;

balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is

subject to general real estate taxes, special

assessments or special taxes levied against

said real estate, water bills, etc., and is

offered for sale without any representation

as to quality or quantity of title and without

recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further

subject to confirmation by the court. Upon

payment in full of the bid amount, the

purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale,

which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed

to the real estate after confirmation of the

sale. The property will NOT be open for

inspection. Prospective bidders are

admonished to check the court file to verify

all information. The successful purchaser

has the sole responsibility/expense of

evicting any tenants or other individuals

presently in possession of the subject

premises. If this property is a condominium

unit, the purchaser of the unit at the

foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments and the legal fees

required by The Condominium Property

Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU

ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER

ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION,

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-

1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information:

Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-

pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only

- Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys,

1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file

#PA1312565 Plaintiff's attorney is not

required to provide additional information

other than that set forth in this notice of

sale.

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YARD SALE: 715 N. St.Louis, Sparta, Friday &Saturday, May 23 & 24,8am-?, baby clothes,men’s and women’sclothes, too much tomention............................... 0-5-22BYARD SALE: 309 W.Chestnut, Percy, Friday,May 23, 8am-4pm andSaturday, May 24, 8am-?,clothes, furniture, kitchentable, household items,baseball cards, gas stove,bike, toys, lots of misc................................. 1-5-22HUGE MOVING SALEAT PERCY GYM: Friday& Saturday, May 23 & 24,7am-4pm, furniture,antiques, wedding dress................................. 1-5-22YARD SALE: Saturday,May 24, 8am-?, 403 S.James, Steeleville, 0-12month baby girl clothes,1981 Honda Goldwing(needs work), 38’x40’ 5thwheel toy hauler cover,bikes, 12’ dual axle flatbedtrailer and many misc................................. 1-5-22HUGE GARAGE SALE:Friday, May 23, 8am-4pmand Saturday, May 24,8am-?, 403 E. Broadway,Steeleville, girls clothes0-16, boys clothes 0-16husky, lots of women’sclothes, tools, fishingsupplies and misc................................. 1-5-22BACKYARD SALE:Friday & Saturday, May23 & 24, 8am-?, 106 E. Page,Sparta, clothing, books,shop vac, dishes, bedding,entertainment center,household and lots ofmisc............................... 1-5-22BYARD SALE: 805 WestChestnut St., Percy,Thursday, Friday &Saturday, May 22, 23 &24, 8am-7pm, all kinds ofstuff, some 25¢, somehouse plants................................. 1-5-22YARD SALE: Thursday,May 22, after 3pm andFriday, May 23, 8am-?,parking lot behind SewCalico in Steeleville. Storemerchandise plusclothing, household itemsand girls toys................................. 0-5-22YARD SALE: Saturday,May 24, 7am-11am (rainor shine), 636 White OakDrive, Lakeview Estates,Chester (near RandolphCounty Lake), clothing,toys, household and misc.items. Everything mustgo, willing to negotiateprices................................. 1-5-22

COUNTY JOURNAL497-8272

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a

Tentative Budget and Appropriation

Ordinance for the Coulterville Community

Fire Protection District, Perry, Randolph

and Washington Counties, Illinois, for other

fiscal year beginning May 1, 2014, and

ending April 30, 2015, will be on file and

conveniently available for public

inspection at he fire station in Coulterville,

Illinois and with Shawn Beckemeyer,

Secretary, at her residence at 5483 Larkspur

Road, Coulterville, Illinois, in said Fire

District from and after July 18, 2014.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the

Board of Trustees of Coulterville

Community Fire Protection District, Perry,

Randolph and Washington Counties,

Illinois, will hold a public hearing on the

proposed budget and appropriation

ordinance for the fiscal year beginning

May 1, 2014, and ending April 30, 2015, on

July 17, 2014, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the fire

station in Coulterville, Illinois.

By Order of the Board of Trustees.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2014.

COULTERVILLE COMMUNITY FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT

By: Shawn Beckemeyer, Secretary

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH

JUDICIAL DISTRICT

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF U.S.

BANK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND

Plaintiff,

-v.-

JAMES W. SITZES, et al

Defendant

12 CH 00054

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

in the above cause on January 21, 2014, an

agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation,

will at 1:30 PM on June 27, 2014, at the

Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor

Street front door entrance, CHESTER, IL,

62233, sell at public auction to the highest

bidder, as set forth below, the following

described real estate:

PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER

OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF

SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE

8 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED

AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A

POINT 20 FEET WEST OF THE

SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK ''M''

IN CONRAD VOGES' SUPPLEMENTAL

ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF

RED BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT DATED

_______, RECORDED MARCH 25, 1857 IN

PLAT BOOK ''B'' PAGES 47 OF THE

RECORDS OF RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS, THENCE WEST ON THE

NORTH LINE OF MILL STREET

EXTENDED 140 FEET, MORE OR LESS,

TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH

THE EAST LINE OF MAIN ST., ALSO

FORMERLY KNOWN AS SAINT LOUIS

STREET, THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST

LINE OF SAID MAIN STREET 60 FEET TO

A POINT, THENCE EAST ON A LINE

PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF

SAID MILL STREET EXTENDED 140

FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 20

FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID

BLOCK ''M'' AFOREMENTIONED,

THENCE SOUTH 60 FEET, MORE OR

LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,

ALL LYING WITHIN THE CORPORATE

LIMITS OF THE CITY OF RED BUD,

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THE

ABOVE PARCEL IS ALSO COMMONLY

KNOWN AS LOT NO. 1 IN BLOCK ''P'' IN

CONRAD VOGES' SUPPLEMENTAL OR

3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF RED

BUD, RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 404 N. MAIN

STREET, RED BUD, IL 62278 Property

Index No. 13-114-003-00. The real estate is

improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the sale

payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The

balance, including the Judicial sale fee for

Abandoned Residential Property

Municipality Relief Fund, which is

calculated on residential real estate at the

rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof

of the amount paid by the purchaser not to

exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire

transfer, is due within twenty-four (24)

hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee

acquiring the residential real estate

pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by

any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

lienor acquiring the residential real estate

whose rights in and to the residential real

estate arose prior to the sale. The subject

property is subject to general real estate

taxes, special assessments, or special taxes

levied against said real estate and is offered

for sale without any representation as to

quality or quantity of title and without

recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"

condition. The sale is further subject to

confirmation by the court. Upon payment

in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle

the purchaser to a deed to the real estate

after confirmation of the sale. The property

will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff

makes no representation as to the condition

of the property. Prospective bidders are

admonished to check the court file to verify

all information. If this property is a

condominium unit, the purchaser of the

unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and

the legal fees required by The Condominium

Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which

is part of a common interest community,

the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure

sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the

assessments required by The Condominium

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CHANCERY DIVISION

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS,

INC.

Plaintiff,

-v.-

DIANE POWELL-FORBES, et al

Defendant

13 CH 79

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

in the above cause on April 29, 2014, an

agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation,

will at 1:30 PM on June 11, 2014, at the

Randolph County Courthouse, One Taylor

Street front door entrance, CHESTER, IL,

62233, sell at public auction to the highest

bidder, as set forth below, the following

described real estate:

Lot 16 in Block 7 of Fairview Addition to

the City of Chester, Randolph County,

Illinois, as Shown by Plat Recorded July 25,

1916, in Plat Book ''D'' at Page 14-1/2 in the

Recorder's Office of Randolph County,

lllinois. Except that Part Conveyed to

William C. Cox by Warranty Deed Recorded

June 9,1930, in Book 94, Page 460 in the

Recorder's Office, Randolph County,

Illinois. Subject to conditions and

restrictions contained in Warranty Deed

dated September 9, 1922, Recorded in Book

80 at Page 292 in the Office of the Clerk and

Recorder of Randolph County, Illinois, and

further subject to All Easements apparent

or of record.

Commonly known as 1848 SWANWICK

STREET, Chester, IL 62233 Property Index

No. 18-106-011-00. The real estate is

improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $34,219.79. Sale

terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the sale

payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The

balance, including the Judicial sale fee for

Abandoned Residential Property

Municipality Relief Fund, which is

calculated on residential real estate at the

rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof

of the amount paid by the purchaser not to

exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire

transfer, is due within twenty-four (24)

hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee

acquiring the residential real estate

pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by

any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

lienor acquiring the residential real estate

whose rights in and to the residential real

estate arose prior to the sale. The subject

property is subject to general real estate

taxes, special assessments, or special taxes

levied against said real estate and is offered

for sale without any representation as to

quality or quantity of title and without

recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS"

condition. The sale is further subject to

confirmation by the court. Upon payment

in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle

the purchaser to a deed to the real estate

after confirmation of the sale. The property

will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff

makes no representation as to the condition

of the property. Prospective bidders are

admonished to check the court file to verify

all information. If this property is a

condominium unit, the purchaser of the

unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a

mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and

the legal fees required by The Condominium

Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which

is part of a common interest community,

the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure

sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the

assessments required by The Condominium

Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU

ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER

ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION,

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-

1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st,

2014 you will need a photo identification

issued by a government agency (driver's

license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry

into the foreclosure sale room in Cook

County and the same identification for sales

held at other county venues. For

information, contact Plaintiff's attorney:

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES,

120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140,

Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please

refer to file number 13IL00329-2. THE

JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One

South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago,

IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also

visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at

www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of

pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER &

ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET,

SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-

3432 Attorney File No. 13IL00329-2 Case

Number: 13 CH 79 TJSC#: 34-7904 NOTE:

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection

Practices Act, you are advised that

Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt

collector attempting to collect a debt and

any information obtained will be used for

that purpose.

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Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU

ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER

ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION,

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-

1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE LAW. For information,

examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's

attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.,

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE

100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-13-10461. THE

JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One

South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago,

IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also

visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at

www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of

pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,

P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD,

SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630)

794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-10461

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number:

12 CH 00054 TJSC#: 34-7202 NOTE: Pursuant

to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,

you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is

deemed to be a debt collector attempting to

collect a debt and any information obtained

will be used for that purpose.

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HEARING AND MEETING

Notice is given that a public hearing will

be held on the 9th day of July, 2014 at 7:00

pm at the Fire Station in Marissa, Illinois

with reference to the Annual Budget and

Appropriation Ordinance of the Marissa

Fire Protection District. The Tentative

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance is

posted at the Fire Station in Marissa, Illinois

for public inspection and will remain so

posted for the least thirty (30) days prior to

final action on the annual budget.

Notice is further given that immediately

following the public hearing, the regular

monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of

the Marissa Fire Protection District will be

held at the same location and the Board will

consider and act on the Annual Budget and

Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year

commencing May 1, 2014 and ending April

30, 2015.

Board of Trustees

Marissa Fire Protection District

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NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE

THE ZONING BOARD OF

APPEALS/PLAN COMMISSION

VILLAGE OF TILDEN

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Public notice is hereby given that a public

hearing will be held June 10, 2014 at 7:00pm

in the Tilden Fire House at 650 Butler Street,

Tilden, Illinois, to consider a request for a

special-use permit to open a produce stand

on he following described property: 1042

Butler Street - 327/760 329/408 N. PT Lot 9

BLK 1 Henry Dunn’s Second Addition

Village of Tilden. Said request was made by

Joe Pflasterer, and the application is on file

on the office of the Zoning Administrator at

550 South Railroad, Tilden, IL. At 7:15, a

second meeting will commence to consider

amendments to the Zoning Code of the

Village of Tilden. Zoning Code 40-4-4 in

Article IV - REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC

DISTRICTS - Division I - AGRICULTURAL

DISTRICT - PERMITTED USES; 40-4-10 -

Division II - SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS

- PERMITTED USES; 40-4-19 - Division III -

SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS -

PERMITTED USES. All interested persons

are invited to attend said hearing and be

heard for or against said proposals.

Dated this 21st day of May, 2014.

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604 S. Third St.Coulterville758-2374

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Coulterville AreaChamber Of Commerce

Steve PapenbergFinancial Advisor.

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• Eagle Market & Diner has a new buffet area plus our full menuas well as our delicious stone oven cooked pizza.• Our next “People Speak” show featuring Danny Ruppert, isTuesday, May 27 at 10:20 AM tune in on your radio or listen onlineat realcountry1230.com on your computer or download theWHCO app for your smartphone.• Farmer’s Market in Downtown Coulterville every Wednesdaystarting at 1pm May through September. Carolyn Hurst is theevent coordinator for the Farmers Market. She can be reached at618-758-2500 to get a booth application and assign-ment. TheFarmers Market is located at the Inter-section of Hwy 13 & Hwy153 across from the School and Circle K. Be careful when enteringand leaving. It is the busiest intersection in town.• Support the Red Cross by coming to the CoultervilleCommunity Blood Drive Friday, May 30th from 2pm-6 pm anddonating some blood at the Community Center 114 N. 4th Streetin Coulterville.• Coulterville Community Picnic is Friday, Saturday & Sunday,June 26th, 27th & 28th sponsored by the Coulterville Fire District.

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May is a busy month on the farms of southern Illinois.With about half the corn planted and the first cutting of thehay crop in, there is still plenty to do before the 4th of July.The recent rains have slowed the field work but there isalways equipment to be repaired in the shop, supplies to beordered and picked up, preparing to making hay when thesun shines.

Farming in general has evolved with the rest of thebusiness community. Growing up on the farm in the 1950�fs& 60�fs was a lot more labor intensive but went beyondsurvival farming. Today there are fewer farmers working thesame land, with bigger, modern equipment enabling themto feed more people per acre than a generation ago. Thank afarmer every time you go to the grocery store and find thatthere is still food on the shelf. There are places in our worldtoday where this does not happen, even though a large partof American farm products are exported.

Lange Holstein Farms is one of our down to earthbusinesses in the Coulterville Area Chamber of Commerce.Herb and Ruth Lange are lifelong residents of rural southernIllinois. Herb grew up on his family farm and enjoyed it somuch that that he never considered working for someoneother than himself. Together the Lange�fs raised 5 childrenand now as adults all 4 of his sons, Dave, Rich, Neil & Johnparticipate in the farming business. His success is reflectedby his sons who all have followed his example, joining in thefamily business operations and in life.

Together they milk 225 Holsteins Cows and finish outfeeder cattle for beef in the Stone Church area. They farmwell over 1000 acres of land from Tilden to St. Libory,Coulterville to Okawville. If you were ever caught drivingbehind a piece of farm equipment during your travels in thearea it could have been one of them. Safety is a primary

concern on the road and in the field as farming has a highrisk of accidents. Herb asks everyone to be considerate of allfarm equipment on the road. He promises to try and not tohave his equipment out in your way during peak commutetimes if you will be patient when they are.

As with any business farming requires a lot of driving, toget their job sites and back with equipment, finished productsas well as within the fields themselves. Farming is an earthmoving business and Richard Lange took it to the next levelwith �gLange Excavating�h, his part of the family businesswhich moves machinery, earth and finished products all oversouthern Illinois. Preparing the earth for crops and meetingthe USDA conservation requirements on proper draining anderosion control is not a simple task. If you require excavationservices on your land Richard is ready to do what is necessaryto smooth out the rough spots on your property.

Land itself is a finite product; they don�ft make any moreof it. If you have been to a recent farm land auction you knowwhat it cost to be a property owner these days. A largepercentage of the land in their farming operation is leasedfrom other land owners. This part of the business can becomevery competitive between farm operators for the acreage thatbecomes available from time to time.

Together they work hard and long when the seasonrequires it. Herb enjoys passing on to his sons the greatrespect he has for the rural lifestyle and his customers. Theyrely on their vendors to provide dependable service to keepall the modern farm equipment operating. His customers,local landowners in return depend on all the Lange�fs toprovide the best service possible for them on their land,ensuring a continued stream of income for everyone. It looksas if the weather has cleared and it is time to get back to thebusiness of farming, putting food on your table every day.

• Saturday, June 14th: Coulterville Area Town wide yard sale.Shannon Kinney is the event coordinator and can be reached at618-443-8747 to get your yard sale on the official “Map of YardSales” that will be available to all who ask.• Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27: Chamber Business SalesExpo. This regional show already has vendors signed up fromAva, Coulterville, Collinsville, Centralia, Sparta, Springfield &Mt Vernon, IL, plus specialty vendors from Maryland Heights &Chesterfield, MO. It will be located at The World Shooting andRecreational Complex. Most area Chambers are supporting thisevent and those vendors who belong to a Chamber of Commerceshould mention it when sending in your booth application. LarryCometto, who will have the HughesNet 4Gen display booth, isthe event chairman and can be reached at 758-2011. Primelocations are going fast! Vendors get your deposit in before theMay 31 to reserve your location. Both indoor and outdoor spaceis available. Outdoors will feature recreation and work equipmentas well as a Solar Energy trailer. Indoor will be air conditionedand host many vendors whose products will improve your homeor business environment.

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By Dan Zobel

In its first board meet-

ing since the passing of

trustee Don Etling,

Tilden Mayor Don

Keeton had the board

and all who were in at-

tendance take a moment

of silence Tuesday to

honor Etling.

Paul Parker was ap-

pointed by Keeton to

take Etling’s seat on the

board.

At the meeting, Keeton

discussed the possibility

of getting a new water

meter system that would

considerably shorten

the time it takes to read

the meters in town con-

siderably.

It takes city workers

three to five days to read

the meters with the cur-

rent system, but with

this new system, it

would only take four to

six hours to read the

whole town.

Readings would be

sent straight to a com-

puter with the auto-

matic system.

The Johnston City and

West Frankfort area has

a similar system in

place. Keeton has been

in talks with Tilden en-

gineer Mike Smith and

Forrest Langenfeld of

Southern Illinois Bank

in West Frankfort.

Keeton asked the board

for permission to meet

with Smith and Langen-

feld so they can come

down and lay out every-

thing that would need to

happen, including how

much the system would

cost and payment plans.

Water commisioner

Earl Dorf said he had

some mixed feelings

about the system be-

cause the town still owes

money in other areas,

but he does lean toward

pursuing the system be-

cause it would save time

and money in the long

run.

Keeton said this is

something he would like

to see employed by the

end of his term, as it will

be his last.

The board approved to

give Keeton permission

to set up a meeting for

him and Dorf to meet

with Smith and Lang-

enfeld to hash out all of

the details. Keeton will

bring the total cost and

payment options back to

the board before any-

thing is decided.

In other news, trustee

Kevin Holliday said final

arrangements are being

made at the cemetery for

Memorial Day.

Work will be done on

the Veterans Memorial

at the cemetery.

Holliday said he wants

to pull out the pavers

around the memorial

and put poured edging

around it. He also wants

to replace the bushes.

The updates would make

the memorial about four

feet wider than it is now.

Police Chief Fred Fre-

derking said the town

needs another part-time

officer. He said he is

looking, but many

towns in the area are

also looking for part-

timers.

Tilden explores new meter reading system


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