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 30, 1999 A daughter was born to Jeff and Leslie Gusewelle of Staunton on June 13 in Florissant, Mo. A son was born to Bob and Deana Kirkwood of Staunton on June 18 in Maryville. A daughter was born to Mike and Pam Trausch of Des Plaines on June 9. James Cerentano Jr. (68) of Staunton died June 21 at his home. Belva D. Jacobs (84) of Staunton died June 22 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Harry J. “Tuck” Odorizzi (83) of Staunton died June 25 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunt...
By: Jill Pertler My grand daughter likes to watch a certain movie – over and over again. In it, the protagonist belts out a message in song: Let it go. There’s lots to be learned from Elsa. We should all be better at simply letting it go. Letting things go. Letting the past go. Forgive. Forget. Like it never even happened. (Easier said than done.) Letting the future go. Be open to possibilities – even the ones you’ve never considered or imagined. Control is over-rated anyway. (Easier said than done.) I learned the lesson of letting go awhile...
The Beastie Boys crashed into the mainstream in the mid-'80s rapping about "The New Style" and yelling "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)," their brash hedonism striking a chord with hip-hop fans and suburban metalheads alike. This loud, obnoxious blend of hard rock and rap, showcased on their debut album, Licensed To Ill, wound up having a lasting impact, but the trio of Adam Yauch, Adam Horovitz, and Mike Diamond were young punks and restless artists. Licensed To lll, is one of...
Thursday, Dec. 6, 1923 -- TWO KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS -- Chris Rigoni and Pete Delpazzo are Dead and Six Others Hurt -- The worst automobile accident on record in this part of the state occurred at the East Mill street crossing of the Wabash railroad in our city Sunday evening at about 7:40 o'clock, when Wabash fast train No. 2 ploughed into a bus carrying a load of eighteen passengers. Chris Rigoni, driver of the bus, was killed outright and Pete Delpazzo sustained injuries to which he succumbed a short time later. Other injured were: Bert...
L & W Mattress Direct- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses except Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litchfield (217) 324-3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport fishing boat, one of a kind, customized in Green Bay Packer colors. Very low hours. Stored inside in winter, always, covered in summer. Includes trailer, trolling motor, GPS system, and 90HP mercury engine. $25,000, obo. Call 217-710-7319....
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: McCormick, LS Tractors, Grasshopper, Ferris Lawn Equipment, BIGHORN UTVs. Bodner Equipment, 1203 West Frontage Rd, 1-55 & Exit 41, Staunton, 618-635-5600 #33/y24 - #33/yr25p...
FOR RENT: Self Storage 10 x 10 and 8 x 20 Units and Fenced in Boat and Camper Storage Available at S & K storage. 1100 S.Union 618-635-5306 37-t...
MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Friday, July 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gillespie Civic Center, 115 N. Macoupin St. Bargain Prices! Name Brands! Baby/Toddler, Women’s, Men’s, Vera Bradley, Baby items, House hold, pool items, books, Zane Gray, Louis Lamore, and much more. 3-4p...
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, thank you so much whatever the part. -The Family of Janet K. Seketa...
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIMS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MACOUPIN COUNTY, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CORA NOEL, deceased. NO. 2024 PR 51 Notice is given of the death of CORA NOEL, of Staunton, IL. Letters of Office were issued on June 20, 2024, to LAN NOEL, of 616 West Sixth St., Staunton, IL, whose attorney is THOMAS D. DENBY, of DENBY LAW, #5 Wall St., Carlinville, IL 62626. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Macoupin County C...
Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensures it will be there to keep everyone cool when the mercury rises. The following are some steps homeowners can take to keep their AC units in tip-top shape this summer. Replace the air filter on the unit. Dirt, dust, debris, and pollen can quickly fill the filter on an AC unit. Replacing these filters prior to summer can make the unit operate more efficiently and keep...
On Saturday, June 29, Staunton's 83rd Annual Volunteer Fire Department's parade was led by the Staunton Police Department, the Staunton Fire Department and Staunton Area Ambulance. Spirits were extremely high, in large part due to the beautiful weather leading up to the parade. But the little ones were able to get an earlier start to the day on the rides that were set-up at Staunton's Recreational Park. The parade began at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and went down the length of Main Street. Then,...
The Worden Public Library's summer reading program is now in full swing. From June 20 thru Sept. 2, children, teens, and adults can fill in reading logs and earn raffle entries for prizes in their age group. Participants will also receive a small prize for finishing at least five books. The library's regular children’s story and craft events will be held every Saturday in July at 10 a.m. The first story, on July 6, will be We Were Tired of Living in a House, by Liesel Moak Skorpen, with the picture by Doris Burn. Four children decide to l...
The Wilsonville Progressive Club will open at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Meet friends there for refreshing libations, enjoy FEMA’s great pizza and sandwiches, relax and get ready for the great spectacular annual fireworks display. Starting at dusk, approximately around 8:50 p.m., the club will be located at the south end of Wilson Avenue. Like and follow The Wilsonville Progressive Club on Facebook for updates....
Zion Lutheran Church and School of Staunton would like to invite the youth back for their Back to Youth Group Bash. All Sixth graders through seniors are invited to Rustic Acres Jelly Stone Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2024. The first regular youth group meeting will be Aug. 25, in the gym, middle school age is 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and high school age is from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. An informational meeting for any eighth through high school age youth interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, July 2025, will be...
Thank you to everyone who celebrated our dad's (Ralph Blotevogel) 90th birthday with us last Saturday, June 22, at The Glenwood in Staunton. You all made him feel so special with your presence and your cards. He's still pouring through his cards and well wishes. Special mention to the wonderful lady who spent most of those 90 years with dad, our beloved mom, Lorraine. Mom and dad would have celebrated their 65th anniversary June 5. Also, thank you to the Glenwood staff who helped make this an...
The month of June has been a busy one for the Staunton Bulldogs basketball program. They participated in several Shootouts and Scrimmages and have served notice that they plan to be highly competitive next season. This summer, the Staunton varsity Bulldogs went 27-3 against a variety of different opponents. The JV team finished with a record of 12-3. Some schools they played were actually larger in enrollment. Look for Staunton to make some noise in the South Central Conference and beyond. If they all work as hard on their own in the off...
For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, July 15;...
The Staunton Band Boosters will be having a Aluminum Can Fundraiser. They are asking the community to save aluminum cans to help support the Staunton Band Program. They have one drop-off day set up for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The location for drop off will be the corner of Deneen St. and W. Prairie St. To donate aluminum cans at any time between now and Aug., contact Jennifer Daugherty, the Band Booster President, at [email protected] or (618) 910-4153....
It was an interesting day of golf on Thursday, June 27 for the SCC Women's Golf League. They were joined by a menagerie of animals. On hole No. 5, there were two groundhogs, on hole No. 6 a snake joined in and the group's favorite, deer, were frollicking on around hole No. 8, which made for a fun day at the club. In addition, the golf was good as well. The low net was the team of Mary Best, Kim Meyer and Cynthia Albrecht Tipler with a score of (39). They also had a chip-in on hole No. 4. The low net was the team of Karen Crosslin, Rosemarie...
Class of 1977 Baseball The 1977 baseball team was directed by Barry Deist and finished with a record of 9-9 overall, including 6-5 in the South Central Conference. After being the season just 1-5, the Bulldogs reeled off eight wins in their next ten games before finishing the year with consecutive losses to Gillespie and Virden. Senior Kevin Barrett won the team’s Hitting Award (.362) and junior Bart Yakos won the Pitching Award. Barrett; Yakos; and senior Mark Bono each took home All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Meanwhile, junior B...
By Tom Emery Though action in Illinois during the American Revolution was limited, many locales in the state are named for Revolutionary War figures, and you don’t have to look far to find examples. Several towns and over twenty Illinois counties are named in honor of individuals who had some tie to the fight for independence. Five Illinois counties are named for men who signed the Declaration of Independence, including Jefferson, Franklin, Hancock, Carroll, and Lee. The Revolutionary influence is indicative of the reverence that early A...
When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social Security administers disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Under both programs, the agency follows a five-step process to determine if an adult has a qualifying disability. In response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Transforming F...
By Tom Emery Today in Illinois and elsewhere, the Fourth of July is a holiday for boating, barbecues, and fireworks. Over 180 years ago, the celebrations were more scripted and formal, though fireworks were always a constant. Back then, revelry on July 4 was an all-day affair, complete with processions, bands, and a multitude of speakers. The events were large and sweeping, and most of the town took part. In many events, the men of the town gathered at a local tavern or hotel for dinner, complete with thirteen formal toasts – one for each of t...
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has won a national “Leadership in History” award for its exhibit exploring the many ways and reasons that people have made Illinois their home over the centuries. The exhibit, “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois,” is now available online so that people anywhere in the world can explore the lives of immigrants, Native Americans, future presidents and social activists. The award was bestowed by the American Association for State and Local History. The association’s awards, now in their 79t...