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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Issue of June 5, 1997 Randy Legendre was appointed Ward 3 alderman following the resignation of Alderman John Unger. SHS held graduation ceremonies on May 30 with 83 graduates. B.J. Brown, Steve Moore and Tiffany Spudich were valedictorians. Deborah Balster and Raymond Rantanen were married April 12 in Bethalto. Marion and Dorothy (Philippe) Tsupros of Livingston celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 25. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hendrix of Paducah, Ky., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 16. Charles and Arlene (Ruehrup)...
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By Tom Emery The Sauk warrior Black Hawk is best known for the brief war of 1832 that bears his name. However, a study of Black Hawk as an individual reveals a complex and enigmatic personality. Black Sparrow Hawk, or Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, was not a chief, though he wielded considerable influence within the Sauk tribe. He was born in Saukenuk, the traditional Sauk village in the area of present-day Rock Island, Ill., in 1767. He was likely an only child and adored his father Pyesa, but made considerably less mention of his mother, Singing...
By: Jill Pertler Dear Thom, Hey honey. I sure do miss you. More than you can ever know, but I think you do, because I know you are close. I sense and feel your closeness. It’s been a year-and-a-half since you left this physical earth, and I’m doing better every day. Well, most days. We’re all allowed to have an off day every so often. But, by and large, I’m doing better. Today I put on a dress that I hadn’t worn for awhile and found a tissue in the pocket. It made me realize that at some point I quit carrying tissues with me everywher...
Baseball and softball all conference team members included representatives from Staunton High School. Savannah Billings made first team as an infielder and was also named to the 2nd team as a pitcher. Whitney Weller made first team all conference as an outfielder. Taylor Nolan was on second team infield. Lady Bulldogs on third team included Koral Keehner (catcher) and Ele Feldmann (outfield). Baseball players on the All-Conference list included: 2nd team, Sam Best, infield; 3rd team, Cayden Silvester, was listed both as pitcher and outfielder,...
The Concordia Hall golf outing, a four-person scramble open golf tournament, is being held this Saturday, June 11, at the Staunton Country Club. Tournament day registration will be from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Tee time will be at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes plus additional prizes might be awarded based on number of participants and possible tie scores. In addition to placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd) prizes, there will be prizes for closest to pin, longest drive and longest putt. Immediately...
We could not have asked for a better day for golfing. The low gross winners were the team of Karen Crosslin, Rosemarie Pickerill and Kathryn Young. Low net was the team of Barb Augustine, Gloria Paolino and Martha Riley. There was a tie between the teams of Karen, Rosemarie and Kathryn and Sue Stiegemeier, Denise Hemphill and Linda Rohe for low putts. Our women's league is sponsoring a raffle with three great prizes donated by Sue Stiegemeier – a great Callaway golf bag, bucket of St. Louis Cardinals items and a quilt. See anyone to purchase a...
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, June 8 - Cook's Choice Meat Selection, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Pears, Cookies Thursday, June 9 - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Bean Salad, Oranges,...
Maria Elkins of New Douglas was named to the spring 2022 Dean's List at Berea College in Berea, Ky. A student is named to the Dean's List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher while passing at least four total credits, a course load equivalent to 16 semester hours....
Blackburn College in Carlinville held their 153rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Area graduates follow: Jocelyn Drummond of Gillespie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology - General Track; Rayanne Thompson of Gillespie graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Jade Coady of Mt. Olive graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design; Elizabeth Ivey of Mt. Olive graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Chloee Peterson of New Douglas...
Vegetables are vital components of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, people do not often consume enough servings of vegetables to meet the recommended daily values. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only around one in 10 people eat enough fruits and vegetables. According to guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average adult should consume between 2 to 4 cups of vegetables daily. Revamping meal plans can ensure that individuals and families enjoy more...
After a 30-month delay due to COVID restrictions, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF) is announcing the first 2022 flight on Tuesday, June 14. Ninety-two veterans will be on board this LLHF mission #60 from Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport to Washington, D.C., – One World War II, 26 Korean War and 65 Vietnam War Era veterans – all ready to experience their national memorials with their comrades. These veterans represent all branches of military service: 18 Air Force, 41 Army, 11 Marine and 22 Navy veterans. Ninety-two veterans and 86 gua...
Summer is nearly here! The library is gearing up for its in person Summer Reading Program. The first four Thursdays in June are Kid’s Day. We will have two different Story Time classes for age groups 3 years up to 10 years of age. Sessions are 30 minutes up to an hour depending on the age of the child. The theme this year is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Everyone is very excited to have families back in the library since this is the first time in two years we have been able to return to indoor programming. There are over 6,000 children’s items i...
On June 2 the first meeting of the month was brought to order by President Gerry Cook. The Our Father and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. There were 23 members in attendance with no new members or visitors. The minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. There was no old business to discuss. Under new business the election of officers to be held next month at the first meeting was discussed. Judy Hampton announced she would be resigning her position as secretary after having it for five years. President Gerry Cook said she w...
A photo series, "Tracking Our History: Portraits of the Staunton Railway," will debut on Saturday, June 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Blackbird Bakery in Staunton. The series will feature photos and information on the train network that ran in Staunton until 1956. Local historians William Bechem and Dennis Garrels will be available for you to learn more about Staunton's unique history and the train system that connected residents to Chicago, Springfield, St. Louis, and beyond. Snacks, wine, and other refreshments will be provided. The portrait...
–Capitol News Illinois Doctors in Illinois may now perform abortions on minors without notifying the child’s parents or obtaining a judicial bypass of the notification requirement. That’s because a bill passed by the General Assembly during last year’s fall veto session and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker repealing the state’s 1995 parental notification requirement officially took effect Wednesday. That development came as the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn its landmark 1973 decision in Roe vs. Wade, which legalized...