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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by Tom Emery Mothers everywhere will rejoice. So will the greeting-card companies, flower shops, and telephone providers. Though celebrated in pockets in previous years, Mother’s Day has been an official holiday since May 9, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as a day to honor the nation’s mothers. “The signing was not that important to Wilson in a political sense. But it would not have taken much persuasion for Wilson to sign it,” said Andrew Phillips, curator of the Woodrow Wilson Pr...
Catherine L. McCalla, 82, of New Douglas, Ill., died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born Nov. 26, 1939, in Brussels, the daughter of Leo and Leola (Mossman) Held. On Oct. 21, 1961, she married Leonard McCalla at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brussels, and he survives. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston. Catherine grew up in Brussels in Calhoun County and graduated from Brussels High School. After marriage she and Leonard moved to... Full story
Iola “Poogie” Lucille Dudley, 89, of Livingston, Ill., died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Heritage Health of Staunton. She was born on Saturday, Dec. 17, 1932, in Sorento, the daughter of Joseph and Bertha (VanLeuwen) Bilyeu. She married Lemar “Ging” Dudley on Nov. 11, 1951, in East St. Louis. Ging preceded Poogie in death on Nov. 21, 2010. Iola was a homemaker and also worked as a waitress at the Ideal Café, Kendon’s Restaurant and Slifka’s Tavern. Poogie loved line dancing, bowling, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survi... Full story
Ronald Gene Wahl, 77, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Rockbridge, to Percy and Velma (Ayers) Wahl. He married Linda Kay Neff, and she survives. He was retired after having been a meat cutter for a grocery store. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam. Ronald enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He also enjoyed spending time with family and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Linda... Full story
Benjamin Franklin Dixon, 70, of Benld, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born July 26, 1951, in St. Louis, Mo., to William Dixon and Jenny Carroll Dixon Wilson. He married Cindy Dixon, and she survives. He was a truck driver and had worked at Diamond Meat Packing in Carlinville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam. Benjamin was a knife collector. He is survived by his children, Terrie Holmes of Gillespie, Elisabeth Dixon of Litchfield, Cindy Wallace of Litchfield; step-children, Travis... Full story
Nancy R. Bates, 85, of Gillespie, Ill., died on April 20, 2022, at The Maples Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, Mo. She was born in Gillespie on Nov. 19, 1936, to David and Marguerite (Boyd) Smith. She married William Bates on Jan. 20, 1976, in Springfield. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2011. Nancy was a retired respiratory therapist at Gulf Coast Regional Hospital in Biloxi, Miss. She was an avid pinochle player, playing several times a week with her friends. She also enjoyed bingo. She is survived by her children, Paulette (Brian)... Full story
June E. Hatfill, 65, of Staunton, Ill., died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. June was born June 21, 1956, in Wood River, a daughter of the late George and Anna (Chura) Travis. She married Butch Hatfill on July 22, 1974, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2019. June operated a childcare home for many years. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and most of all, her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn (John) Claro of Gillespie; two granddaughters, Kaila... Full story
John M. “Red” Gaither, 60, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born Oct. 4, 1961, in Alton, he was a son of Carol (Bennett) Gaither and the late James H. Gaither. He worked as a tool grinder at Ackrit Inc., in St. Ann, Mo., for many years. John was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Edwardsville where he played drums in the contemporary church band. He liked hot rods and watching NHRA drag racing. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding his Harley-Davidson. He is survived by his son, John (Em... Full story
James Allen Vester, Jr., 44, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born May 16, 1977, in Staunton to James and Rhonda (Cook) Stewart. He married Tynia Blum on Nov. 16, 2006, in Litchfield. He was a construction laborer. He enjoyed playing 8 ball pool, building model cars and being outside. He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Steward; wife, Tynia Vester; children, Brittni Blum, Dustin Terrell, Bradyn Blum, Chelsie Blum, Chase Vester, Haylie Vester; grandchild, Whitney Leidner; and siblings, Amanda... Full story
Diane Mary (Mitchell) Anderson, 60, of Collinsville, Ill., died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1962, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Donald Mitchell and the late Rosalie (Abele) Mitchell. She married Todd Anderson on Nov. 8, 1985, at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in St. Louis, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Todd Anderson of Collinsville; her daughter, Maureen (Nathan)Johnson; grandchildren, Mara and William Johnson; sister, Laura (Rick) Rancilio; brother, Mark (Lisa) Mitchell; cousins, Christine... Full story
The 2022 junior volunteer program at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield will offer service opportunities to area teens this summer. Each applicant must be a high school student maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1, and willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various departments. Application documents are available on the volunteer page of the hospital’s website (www.stfrancis-litchfield.org). Applications must...
The Litchfield Pickers Market will be open its seventh season from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, in downtown Litchfield. It is the largest open-air pickers market in the area and specializes in antiques, collectibles, vintage items, and refurbished items. Each month the Litchfield Pickers Market welcomes musicians to perform at the Carnegie Park stage. During the May 8 market, Avery Kern will kick off the day and perform live from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by Downstate from noon to 3 p.m. To aid in public sanitation efforts this year,...
Mt. Olive First Baptist Church at 410 West 3rd North Street in Mt. Olive will be celebrating Honor Mothers Day on May 8 in the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. services. Each mother or spiritual mother will receive a small gift. Special music like "Faith of our Mothers" will be included in the worship. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 217-299-0508....
I smoothed out the wonderful crocheted doily and laid it carefully upon my mahogany coffee table. Marveling at its pure whiteness that had held true for so many years, I thought of the small hands which had so gently maneuvered the needles and threads to create an enduring piece of beauty for someone she loved. It was a hard world for the women of my grandmother’s generation. Yet, there always seemed to be a simple plan running through it. Small, perhaps, to what we call our new mornings, but Monday was wash day, Tuesday ironing day and W...
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, May 4 - Amish Casserole with Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Brownie Thursday May 5 - All-Meat Frank on Bun*, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Apricots, Lemon Whip Friday,...
On Friday, April 22, there were 22 new members inducted into the Staunton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. This ceremony is a great source of pride for the Staunton School District, as well as for the community. This ceremony celebrates not only the academic achievement of these students, but also their dedication to being leaders within our school and community, their commitment to making good choices and having good character, and their willingness to serve when needed....
May Days are here again! It feels like a whole new world right now with infection rates down at least for the moment here in Macoupin County and mask wearing has become optional once again. Life is beginning to feel like a new kind of normal while we learn to adapt to the ever changing health and safety rules to avoid germs. Life at the library also has gone through a few changes. For example, we are opening back up our bi-monthly program of story time every first and third Thursday of the month while school is in session. The next story time...
Nicholas Monahan, a freshman at Staunton High School, will be performing a violin solo with the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) Orchestra, during their Make Our Garden Grow concert, on Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m., at the UIS Performing Arts Center (Sangamon Auditorium) in Springfield. Nicholas will be performing, Haydn's Concerto No. 2 in G Major, as the winner of the Junior Division of the UIS Music Solo Competition. Nicholas began playing violin at the age of 6, through the SIUE Suzuki...
* A good non-slip bathmat is essential in the tub to prevent accidents. Grab an extra one to drape over the edge of the tub for help when entering and exiting. * "To remove residue left over from price tags, use hairspray. Remove as much paper as possible, and then give it a good squirt. Use a plastic scraper to lightly scrape off the adhesive." -- L.P. in Ohio * "Guacamole is a precious commodity at my house, but sometimes I want a snack, not a whole bowl. I have struggled with how to save the leftovers, because once it browns, it's done. I...
Gillespie First United Methodist Church will be hosting summer Vacation Bible School, Quest for God’s Great Light!, Monday through Friday, June 20-24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. The church is located at 900 W. Broadway in Gillespie. Contact Kristin Griffell at 217-691-7469 to register....
Surbhi Jain and Eric Brown of Iowa City, Iowa, are parents of a son, Nithin Adam Brown. Born at 9:10 p.m. on April 22, 2022, in Iowa City, he weighed 4 lbs., 13 oz., and was 18 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Poonam and Rajneesh Jain of Staunton. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Leanne Brown, also of Staunton....
On Tuesday, April 26, the SHS baseball team traveled to Litchfield. The Panthers defeated the Bulldogs 3-1. Staunton scored a run in the 3rd inning and held a 1-0 lead until the 6th when Litchfield scored all 3 of their runs to win the game. Preston Denney scored the only Bulldogs run and Sam Best had their only RBI. Denney, Best and Cole Sternickle each had 1 hit. Cody Ury started and pitched 5 innings. He struck out 4, walked 2, gave up 3 hits and 2 runs. Sam Best pitched one inning. He...
The Lady Bulldogs enjoyed a 9-0 win over East Alton/Wood River on Monday, April 25. Staunton goals were scored by Danielle Russell 1, Lily Bruhn 4, Brooke Kinder 2, Breanna Feeley 1 and Haris Legendre 1. Assists were by Lexi Pfeiffer 3, Legendre 2, Russell and Ali Fritz 1 ea. Valeria Cazares was the Staunton goalie. Her team only allowed 1 shot on goal which she saved for the shutout win. Last week they ran into some stiff competition and lost the next three games. On April 26, Staunton lost to...
The Staunton High School Lady Bulldogs softball team had a great week as they added 3 wins to their season record. On Monday, April 25, the girls defeated North Mac 15-4. Sta. 1- 0- 3- 0- 4- 4- 3=15 N.Mac .....1- 3- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0 = 4 Staunton runs were scored by Savannah Billings 3, Taylor Nolan 3, Koral Keehner 3, Ele Feldmann 2, Kylie Lucykow, Evin Frank, Whitney Weller and Korryn Keehner, 1 each. The girls had 20 hits, led by Nolan with 5 hits and 4 RBIs. Other hits/RBIs were by Koral...