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: Jill Pertler For much of my life, I’ve been the inviter. I enjoyed planning and inviting people to those plans. But in the last few years I haven’t invited much of anyone anywhere. I didn’t have the heart for it. I lacked momentum and (to be honest) felt broken so I took on a rather new role. I found myself waiting to be invited. Not at first. At first I didn’t want to be invited anywhere. I couldn’t plan or commit from today to tomorrow. I couldn’t plan or commit from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....
This week's Looking Back photograph is from the Carolyn Yoder collection and is a picture postcard showing Staunton's Main Street looking west in 1909. The grainy effect is how the postcard was made. It was also colorized with a blue sky along with gold and brown tinting....
Issue of Nov. 18, 1998 A letter to the editor from Stillman Valley High School praised Staunton High School and the Staunton community for the “gracious hospitality and kindness” showed to them while here for the football playoffs. A son was born to Robert and Brenda (Bruhn) McEnery on Nov. 7 at Anderson Hospital. Ruth E. Ray (70) of Staunton died Nov. 16 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Howard E. Ritzel (70) of Staunton died Nov. 11 at Community Memorial Hospital. Kimberly Jo Smith (29) of Mt. Olive, formerly of Gillespie, died Nov....
Thursday, June 21, 1923 -- THIEVES VISIT TWO PLACES HERE SUNDAY -- Brubaker & Smith Garage and the Standard Station are Robbed -- Thieves were unusually active in this city on Sunday evening, pulling off two jobs and getting away with a haul of considerable proportions. The Brubaker & Smith garage was entered and a sum of cash stolen from the safe and the Standard Oil filling station was again visited and about $200 was secured there. At the Brubaker garage entrance was gained by breaking a glass from the rear door in the building and then...
by Tom Emery The first Thanksgiving is often associated with the Pilgrims. But President Lincoln was the first to make it official. This year marks the 160th anniversary of the official designation of Thanksgiving. Lincoln’s declaration in 1863 is the most lasting of the nine proclamations for a day of thanks issued during his presidency. The idea of a thanksgiving was nothing new. On Oct. 3, 1789, George Washington had issued a proclamation for a day of thanksgiving, scheduled for Nov. 26 of t...
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: Mini Fridge with small freezer. 21 inches deep, 19 inches wide, 33 inches high. $50. Call Diana at 618-444-2200. 20-23p 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...
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/y23 - #33/yr24p...
DOGS PETS LIVESTOCK: Happy JackÆ Liquiavict 2xÆ is recognized safe & effective against hook & round worms by the USCVM. Double strength, 3 year stability. At Tractor SupplyÆ (www.happyjackinc.com) 23...
FOR RENT: Mobile Home or RV Lots. 618-512-5326 19-tf 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 FOR RENT or SALE: 3 & 2 Bedroom Mobile Homes, Staunton. No Pets. 618-512-5326 19-tf FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house. Appliances. Furnished. 618-580-4791. tf...
The City of Staunton will hold a public hearing on Dec. 4, 2023, at 6 p.m., in the Ralph and Josephine Community Center located at 101 W. Pearl St., Staunton, Ill., 62088 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Dennis Stiegemeier, City Clerk, 101 W. Pearl St., Staunton Ill., 62088, 618-635-2233 no later than...
The CFF (Children's Faith Formation) kids at St. Michaels completed their annual food drive with the Lion's Club. They ended up filling nine baskets and were able to assist all nine families that were requesting assistance. This is a project they complete each year, everyone in attendance expressed their gratitude towards the fine work these children did....
With the arrival of Thanksgiving and the season for family feasts, the Ill. Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to protect everyone from foodborne illnesses, as well as those unwelcome guests, seasonal viruses. Hosts can protect their guests by following basic food safety steps, including keeping hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and properly thawing frozen turkeys before roasting them. In addition, with COVID-19 and RSV ticking up again this season, IDPH reminds hosts to provide good ventilation for...
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Clandestine Lab Team (CLT) recently hosted a Basic 40-hour Clandestine Lab Safety School and two 16-hour Clandestine Micro-Lab recertification courses to combat the increase in unknown drugs found on the street and the rise of labs used to make illicit drugs. “ISP is committed to combating illegal drugs across the state, including the labs where they are made,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. The Basic 40-hour Clandestine Lab Safety School was provided by the...
Girls Basketball Varsity Nov. 24 - TBA Home vs Springfield Schools Nov. 25 - 11 a.m. at EAWR Nov. 27 - 4 p.m. at Calhoun Nov. 30 - 6 p.m. Home vs Litchfield Dec. 1 - 6 p.m. at Bunker Hill Dec. 4 - 6 p.m. Home vs Roxana Dec. 7 - Home vs Pana Dec. 11 - 6 p.m. at Vandalia Dec. 13 - 6 p.m. Home vs South Fork Dec. 16 - 4:30 p.m. at Porta Dec. 21 - 5 p.m. Home vs Auburn Dec. 25 - TBA at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Dec. 26 - TBA Home vs Christ Our Rock Lutheran Dec. 27 and 28 - TBA at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Boys Basketball Varsity Nov. 28 - 6 p.m....
Honor Roll with High Distinction (4.0 G.P.A.) Seniors Adam Broekemeier, Lebanon; Mary Curtis, Worden; Charles Fedder, Edwardsville; Haleigh Knipping, Worden; Griffin Kohlmiller, Edwardsville; Anna Ottonelli, Lebanon; Clara Rainey, Collinsville; and Vivienne Runnalls, Glen Carbon. Juniors Logan Abbott, Edwardsville; Rachel Brown, Edwardsville; Christian Greer, Moro; Yoonseo Jo, Troy; Sami Loethen, Edwardsville; Benjamin Lonicer, Maryville; Erik Neath, Edwardsville; Tim Rainey, Collinsville; Anna Spelbring, Belleville; and Alexis Weber, Alton....
The Finishers: 46 Split Happens: 38 JM Power Washing Svcs: 38 R&B’s: 32 High individual game, Tim Copeland, 220; High individual series, Tim Copeland, 638; High team game, The Finishers, 1114; High team series, The Finishers, 3038 Other notable scores - Next top 4 games, next top 3 series: Tim Copeland, 215 Jerry (Moose) Scheumann, 213 Roy Senaldi, 204 Tim Copeland, 203 Jerry (Moose) Scheumann, 550 Dillon Bertels, 546 Greg Stein, 546 Wednesday Night R&Z Boat Lifts & Docks: 26 Deplorables: 261st Place: 24 Hump Day Ladies: 22 High individual g...
The Staunton Boys Soccer Club held their year-end awards banquet at the VFW on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Four players received their first letter in the sport this year: Freshmen, Ty Simpson and Jude Ramirez; Sophomore, Matthew Overby; and Junior, Michael Brandt. Pins were awarded to nine underclassmen as well, as they received letters the prior year. Ethan Sharp won the Mr. Versatile award, given to the player who was adept at playing any position. Victor Buehler received the Defensive Player of the...
The Ill. Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the number one source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Ill.. The 2023 firearm deer season dates were Nov. 17-19 and also Nov. 30- Dec. 3. “Our utmost priority is ensuring hunters’ safety so they can return home unharmed after every hunt,” said Jed Whitchurch, director of IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement. So far during the fall 2023 hunting season, which includes archery deer season,...
The Ill. Department of Transportation, ISP and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reminding the public to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving. Motorists will see hundreds of additional seat belt enforcement zones and other enforcement patrols looking for seat belt law violators and drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers through Nov. 28. "Unfortunately, some drivers and their passengers will travel without ever buckling their seat belts. Seat belts save lives. It really is that simple," said IDOT's Director of Highways...
There has been an uptick in student absences compared to last year at this same time. While it is not encouraged that children come to school sick, it is encouraged that they be in attendance. The State of Ill. allows ten excused absences per school year. Anything beyond that can result in truancy referrals. When students aren’t in the building, they miss information, assignments and assessments. It has been noticed that many of those students who are absent frequently have lower grades and academic performance....
Delmar and Carol (Johnson) Balke will have an additional special blessing this Thanksgiving, as they will also be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage at St. Paul’s E&R Church in Staunton, Ill., on Nov. 23, 1963, with Rev. Kenneth Kuenning officiating. Delmar is a retired electrician and owner of Balke Electric Service. Carol is retired from Home Nursery, Inc. in Albers, Ill. where she was office manager. They are the parents of four children: Delmar ...
On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. the Livingston Senior Citizen Center located at 601 Livingston Avenue, in Livingston, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Meet and Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event will have balloon artist, a face painter, punch and cookies, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Thanks to the sponsors of the event, it is free to attend and open to all. If anyone has any questions, the number to contact is 618-920-6485....
The Worden Public Library will hold its annual Christmas Children’s Program on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. There will be two featured stories, How Santa Got His Job, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? In the first book, by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by S.D. Schindler, Santa tries a number of occupations before settling on the one he is best known for. In How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas, Jane Yolen teaches dinosaurs, and anyone else who needs some instruction, how to comport themselves during the holiday season. Exuberant i...
Enjoy fellowship and bingo with the senior citizens of Staunton twice a month; on the first and third Thursdays. The Nov. 16, meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by president, Gerri Cook. The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited and there were 24 members present. The meeting was short with no old or new business to discuss. We sang happy birthday to the birthday people for Nov. The winners of the attendance prizes were Dennis Williams and Bernadette Bonavz. Nancy Johns and Linda Pike won the pots of silver. We then enjoyed...