Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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We thank Chuck Ingle for sharing his photo of Hi Cafe Service Station attendants. Pictured (L to R) are John DalPozzo, Larry Mriscin, Chuck Ingle and Jim Johnson. Back in 1972 (50 years ago), John and Larry were working days while Jim and Chuck, who were still in high school, worked the afternoon shift....
Thursday, March 1, 1990 -- reading class puts penguins on parade -- What began as simply reading a book turned out to be a highly integrated learning project for students in Gayle Fellin's Chapter I reading class. Fellin, her 42 first through fifth grade students, and many helpers turned their classroom into a delightful display of information about penguins and their habitat. "It all started with reading 'Mr. Popper's Penguins,'" Fellin said. Then the project snowballed. She had seen an igloo made with gallon plastic jugs by someone in the Ill...
Issue of April 17, 1997 There were 28 juniors and seniors inducted into the Staunton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society on April 21. Danielle Stout and Timothy Ott were married Oct. 19, 1996, in Joliet. Jack W. Maxvill Sr. (52) of Staunton, formerly of Gillespie, died April 9 at Community Memorial Hospital. Hugh “Hutch” Doss Powell (57) of Staunton died April 8 at his residence. Gladys C. Huffman (81) of Staunton died April 11 at Community Memorial Hospital. Lillian Dow Binney (83), formerly of Staunton, died April 5 at St. Tam...
By:Jill Pertler It was time to do taxes. What a great day it was! Everyone loves taxes, especially when they have to pay in which I did, this year. (Did I mention it was a great day?) I’d let them sit for weeks, well, because I had to pay in and who wants to pay before they have to pay? But it was time. Almost mid-April and I had to get the job done. I hunkered down on a Saturday and vowed to crunch numbers and embrace the inevitable. (Many hours later) I was finished – all i’s dotted and t’s crossed – and was ready to e-file. In the words of...
Today’s high school students experience higher levels of stress and anxiety related to the big dance than their parents experienced, a behavioral health expert said. Those pressures range from over-the-top “promposals” to financial stress over designer formal wear, limousine escorts and extravagant dinners. They also include life-altering temptations to drink alcohol, take drugs or engage in sexual behavior on prom night, The prom tradition has become expensive – on average, a prom dress alone can cost in excess of $250 – and high pressure...
Kenneth R. Stahlschmidt, 81, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Brookstone Estates Assisted Living in Vandalia. He was born on Sept. 14, 1940, in St. Charles, Mo., the oldest child of Raymond and Dorothy (Dwiggins) Stahlschmidt. He married Jean Boas on Sept. 12, 1970, at St. John Catholic Church in Coffeen. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 2020. Kenneth served six months of active duty for our country in the U.S. Army National Guard and six years with the U.S.... Full story
Brenda A. Bushman, 61, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was born Oct. 19, 1960, in Canada to David and Elizabeth (Prieur) Palmer. She married Michael Bushman on June 19, 1982, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 2021. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo and watching the Cardinals and the Blues with her husband. She also enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Antonio Dunn) Bushman of Bunker Hill, Kristina (Gary Claxton) Bushman of Bunker Hill; g...
Eleanora M. Vesper, 102, of Staunton and Worden, Ill., died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born Sept. 9, 1919, in rural Worden, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Sassenberg) Brunnworth. She lived most of her life in Worden, later moving to Staunton. She was a lifelong, active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, a member of its Ladies Aid Society and choir, and was an avid quilter. She was also a member of Mt. Olive Senior Citizens Nutritional Center and a volunteer at Community Memorial Hospit... Full story
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, April 20 - Unstuffed Pepper Casserole, Lima Beans, Oranges, Angel Food Cake Thursday, April 21- Barbecue Chicken Patty on Bun*, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baked Beans, Pears,...
Caffeine is in more products now than ever – soda, smoothies, candy, energy drinks, granola bars, water, etc. HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield shares how the stimulant affects our brain and body. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates 80 percent of U.S. adults consume caffeine daily. Although it can help with alertness, health experts say overdoing it can cause dangerous side effects including: Increased risk of heart attack Increased blood pressure Insomnia Skin aging and wrinkling Headaches I...
The book of Revelation is the last book in the Bible. It has some of the most vivid descriptions of Christ's triumph and evil's destruction in all of scripture. Does the book of Revelation matter for believers in Southern Illinois today? What does Revelation have to say about eternity, the end of times, and God's messiah? Was this book supposed to be as mysterious and confusing as so many see it today? First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill welcomes you to join them in their upcoming sermon series beginning Sunday April 24th. This series...
Culinary herbs are a favorite of many gardeners. They are easy to grow as they require little care, have few insect and disease problems, and generally prefer moderate fertility levels. In addition, they add fragrance and beauty to the garden. Many herbs such as lavender, sage, and purple basil, are very ornamental and combine nicely in flower or vegetable gardens. "Now is the time to plan what herbs you will plant this spring," says Jennifer Fishburn, University of Illinois Extension...
On Tuesday, April 12, the Staunton High School baseball team defeated Pana 7-3. After Pana scored 1 run in the top of the first, Staunton rallied with 5 runs in the bottom and added another 2 in the bottom of the second to take the 7-1 lead. Pana added 1 run in the 3rd and 4th, but that ended the scoring with the Bulldogs ahead 7-3. Staunton runs were scored by Sam Best, Trace Trettenero, Matthew Sievers, Cody Ury, Dillon Pritchett, Luke Meyer, and Luke Dewitt, 1 ea. Silvester led the hitting...
The Staunton High School track team hosted the Staunton Invitational Meet on Friday, April 15th with eight teams participating. Men’s Division Virden won first place in the men’s division with 174 team points. Staunton placed 3rd with 75 team points. Staunton men had top ten finishes in the following events: 100 Meters- 5th Ethan Rantanen and 6th Jacob Dillon; 200 Meters - 5th Colin Mullenix and 10th Coby McDonald; 400 Meters - 5th Michael Matesa and 10th Anthony Sansone. In the distance events, 1600 Meters - 4th Thomas Ogata, 5th Nicholas Mon...
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will hold a cookout at Randy's Market in Gillespie on Saturday, April 23. Serving starts at 10 a.m. and continues until all sandwiches are sold. Porkburgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold....
Concordia Tuesday Night Men JM Power Washing Svcs 65 R & B's 55 Luketich Arms 50.5 GPaMoose and the Boys 39.5 Greg Stein, 227 & 590; LuketichArms, 981 & 2645; Dillon Bertels, 222 & 561; Mike Hemphill, 212 & 582...
May 4 - School Improvement Day (12:30 p.m Dismissal) Girls Soccer April 21 - at Litchfield, 5 p.m. April 22 - at CM (Bethalto) 4:15 p.m. April 25 - home vs EA/WR, 5 p.m. April 26- at Carlinville, 5 p.m. April 28 - home vs Greenville, 5 p.m. April 29 - home vs Father McGivney Girls Softball April 20 - home vs EA/WR April 22 - home vs Greenville April 25 - North Mac (Virden) April 26 - at Litchfield April 27 - home vs North Green April 29 - home vs SW (Piasa) Games time - 4:30 p.m. Boys Baseball April 20 - at EA/WR (Wood River) April 22 - home...
Youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,258 birds during the 2022 Illinois youth turkey season March 26-27 and April 2-3. In 2021, a total of 1,304 turkeys were taken. The record total was set in 2020 when 1,733 turkeys were harvested. This year, a total of 5,032 youth turkey permits were issued, compared to 5,589 in 2020. The top five counties for harvest during the 2022 youth season were Jefferson (54), Randolph (45), Marion (44), Adams (36) and Pope (30). The Illinois youth turkey season preliminary harvest figures in...
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs softball team defeated Pana on Tuesday, April 12. Staunton was able to score in each of the first five innings while holding the Panthers to just 3 runs in the 3rd, ending the game with a 6-3 lead. Staunton runs were scored by Taylor Nolan 2, Savannah Billings 2, Whitney Weller 1, and Ele Feldmann 1. Staunton hits were by Nolan and Billings 3 ea., Lilly Bandy and Feldmann 2 ea. RBIs were credited to Billings (2) and McKenzie Wofford (1). Next week, the girls are scheduled to play at home vs. Greenville...
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs hosted the Gillespie Lady Miners on Monday, April 11. Staunton defeated Gillespie 4-0. All four goals came in the second half. Bulldog goals were by Lily Bruhn, Brooke Kinder, Brianna Feeley and Haris Legendre with assists by Kinder and Legendre. Valeria Cazares was in goal for the whole game. She saved all 10 Miner shots on goal to secure the shutout win. On April 14, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Hillsboro 4-8. Staunton scored 1 goal in the first half and 3...
Honoring the qualities of good citizenship, members of the Christiana Tillson chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) hosted their annual Good Citizen Awards brunch on Saturday morning, April 9, at the Free Methodist Church in Hillsboro. After brunch, DAR member Kendra Wright welcomed the recipients and their families. The award and scholarship was established in 1934 and recognizes individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in t...
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Divorces Karen L. Ulery, Gillespie; Jonathan D. Ulery, Wood River Jayne Markum-Scanlan, Brighton; Wendy Markum-Scanlan Dominic J. DeMartini, Benld; Suzanne A. DeMartini, Edwardsville Court • Shane J. Lomelino, 40, of Palmyra, faces a felony charge of violation of an order of protection on or about Saturday, March 12. • Jonathan A. Graves, 30, of Wilsonvill...
April 11, 2022: Zachary V. Sutton; Domestic Battery April 12, 2022: Amy S. Odle; In-State Warrant April 14, 2022: Jerome M. Miller; Driving in Wrong Lane...