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 Sept. 9, 1998 A fire caused a great deal of damage at the Delta-Hydro building on the edge of town last week. Kathy Brown and Steven Rotsch were married June 13 in Charleston, W.Va. Everett and Helen Sheets will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12. Walt and Ruth Sievers of Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 20. Helen F. Ruffini (90) of Staunton died Sept. 1 at VIP Manor nursing home in Wood River. Alphonse H. Stoverink (79) of Jackson, Mo., died Aug. 27 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape...
Bulldogs fans got what they have been wanting and the coaches and players got what they have been working so hard to accomplish - an exciting team effort that earned the Bulldogs their first win of the year defeating Hillsboro 35-21. Staunton kicked off to Hillsboro The Toppers had made two first downs when a mishandled ball was recovered by Staunton. Five plays later, the Bulldogs had their first TD, Legendre kicked the PAT and Staunton led 7-0. Still in the first quarter, Hillsboro was able...
Southern Illinois Dressage Classic was held in DuQuoin on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 & 10. Avery Donahue, 8 years old, of New Douglas was one of the participants from Brier Bank Equestrian Farm in Marine to compete in Levels A & B Dressage Competitions. During the two day competition, Avery and her horse “Pache” won three first place Blue Ribbons and one 4th place Purple Ribbon. Avery also received the award for being the youngest participant in the competition. Avery is the daughter of Jeff and Elaine Donahue and granddaughter of Carol You...
Oct. 6 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal, School Improvement Day Oct. 9 - No School Columbus Day Oct. 13 - 2 p.m. Dismissal - End of First Quarter Varsity Football Sept. 15 - 7 p.m. at Carlinville Sept. 22 - 7 p.m. home vs Gillespie JV Football Sept. 18 - 6 p.m. home vs Carlinville Sept. 25 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Freshman Football Sept. 14 - 6 p.m. home vs Carlinville Sept. 21 - 6 p.m. at Gillespie Boys Golf Staunton home matches are played at Timber Lakes Sept. 12 - 4 p.m. Home vs Greenville, SW, Gillespie & Litchfield Sept. 13 - 4 p.m. at Litchfield...
After competing in a neutral tournament the first week-end of September, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team had a record of 7-3. On Sept. 1, in the first match of the tournament, Staunton lost to Columbia, 0-2. They came back from that loss and defeated Highland 2-0. On Sept. 2, the Lady Bulldogs lost to O’Fallon, 2-0, lost to Edwardsville 2-0 and came back to defeat Rock Island 2-1....
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, the Bulldogs hosted a match at Timberlakes. The boys golf teams played the back nine while the girls teams played the front nine. The boys team added three more wins to their record by beating Carlinville, Southwestern and Pana. Broc Best was team medalist for the Bulldogs with a 40. Bryce Coalson was right behind scoring a 41 and Preston Denney scoring a 44. Both Drake Billings and Owen Rizzi scored a 45 adding to the Bulldogs scorecard. Luke Goldasich (53) also...
On Sunday, Aug. 27, 4-H Shooting Sports members participated in the 9th annual 4-H Fall Classic at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill. 4-H members from the Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties competed in the shooting disciplines of archery, air rifle, .22 rifle, and shotgun. This shooting sports competition hit the mark for great weather, family fun, friends, and marksmanship. The Fall Classic provided the opportunity for youth to enchance their shooting skills and build...
It was perfect golf weather this past Thursday for the SCC. The course was in great shape and we had a wonderful time golfing. The low gross was the team of Kim Meyer and Rosemarie Pickerill (39). The low net was Sue Stiegemeier, Karen Crosslin and Martha Riley (19). They also had low putts (12). We enjoyed a great lunch together. Next week we will tee off at 9:00 am. The following week (21st) we will be off due to preparations for the "Mother Road Music Festival and Car Show) on the 23rd. A great event and everyone is invited to attend. The...
Tuesday Night Men JM Power Washing Svcs 5 R & B's 4 The Finishers 3 Split Happens 2 Ashton Copeland, 210; Dillon Bertels, 201 and 544; The Finishers, 1041 and 2850; Tom Spears, 203; Tim Copeland, 202 and 524...
.The Worden Public Library District will hold its annual Book Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. Hundreds of fiction and nonfiction books, as well as DVDs, will be available. The fair will be located in the shaded area behind the library. This year we will again have no set prices for items. Customers may take as many items as they want and give donations to the library for whatever amounts they choose. Proceeds from the fair will be used to purchase supplies and books for the library. We currently have enough books for the fair....
Everyone is invited to join in the fun during the Livingston Streetfest on Saturday, Sept. 30. Festivities will be located on Livingston Ave. and downtown Main Street from noon until 10 p.m. that day. Just one of the many activities planned for that day is the Car, Truck & Bike Show opening at 12:30 p.m. and running until trophy presentation at 4:30 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee and there is no early registration. The Tractor Show will run from noon to 4 p.m. Tractor Wagon Rides are being sponsored by the Staunton FFA Alumni. Tractors may...
Donald and Marilyn (Bono) Brunnworth of Staunton are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Sept. 15, 1973, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton with Rev. G. R. McCaughey officiating. They are the parents of David (Melissa) Brunnworth of Staunton and Greg (Jamie) Brunnworth of Staunton and have four grandchildren, Dalton, Carter, Avery, and Emma Brunnworth....
On Friday, Aug. 11, over sixety 4-H members from Macoupin County exhibited their 4-H projects at the Illinois State Fair. Some of the project categories that were exhibited during the 4-H State Fair General Projects show were foods and nutrition, woodworking, interior design, visual arts, health, sewing, aerospace, horticulture, electricity, animal science, citizenship, child development, welding, and photography. Youth were selected as State Fair Delegates based on their performance at the...