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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Friday, Aug. 2 Tournament: Kidds: Anti Buffalo Skins, 5 (W) - Buffalo Skins, 1 (L) Third Place: Plainview Pirates, 12 (W, Third Place) - Staunton Dogs, 2 (L, 4th Place) First Place: Beach Towels, 12 (W, 1st Place) - Prestige WorldWide, 1 (L, 2nd Place) Saturday, Aug. 3 Tournament: Delaurent SweeThings, 8 (W) - Beach Towels, 0 (L) UnWanted, 3 (W) - Plainview Pirates, 2 (L) Delaurent SweeThings, 1 (W) - Prestige, 0 (L) First Place: Delaurent SweeThings, 11 (W, 1st Place) - UnWanted, 10 (L, 2nd Place) Sunday, Aug. 4 Tournament: Prestige, 13 (W) -...
The Aug 1, 2024 meeting was called to order by President, Geri Cook at 1:00. . The Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. We had three people volunteering to help with set up for the meetings for month of August. At next meeting we will ask for the September volunteers. Our semi-annual ham sandwich day will the the second meeting in Sept, the 19th. It was suggested we have an ornament exchange in December instead of a white elephant bingo. We will discuss more fully at later date. Judy Hampton and Lou Emery won the attendance...
Cavataio’s Restaurant and Pizzeria will reopen Thursday, August 1, 2024 with new lunch hours as the next generation of family transitions into ownership. Angela Cavataio, daughter of Vince and Cathy Cavataio, proudly carries on the tradition established by her family over several decades. Since 1988, the restaurant has been a part of the Staunton community making fresh pizza and pasta for generations of families to enjoy. Their unique flavored dishes are a local tradition that continues as t...
Mission #71 will serve more than 96 Veterans including 13 Korean Era veterans 83 Vietnam era veterans from 62 Central Illinois home towns of Altamont, Argenta, Bartelso, Beecher City, Breese, Camargo, Cerro Gordo, Charleston, Collinsville, Columbia, Darian, Decatur, Dieterich, Effingham, Elkhart, Fairbury, Findlay, Forrest, Gillespie, Glasford, Glenarm, Granite City, Greenup, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, Keyesport, Lincoln, Litchfield, Macomb, Mahomet, Martinsville, Mason, Mattoon, Monticello, Morrisonville, Morton, Mt Olice, Neoga, New Baden,...
You will no longer need to come to Zion to fill out a bus form. The public school has requested that parents complete the online transportation form and note they will be using Zion Latchkey. Families are encouraged to update any contact information and debit information at Zion. All new families must complete a daycare packet at Zion in order to use Zion's Program. If you have questions please email [email protected]...
If a business or family would like to sponsor a Wednesday night team meal or an away bus food for after a game, please contact Dannielle (217)-556-0886 for Wednesday night team meals or Amy (618)-978-0539 for away food. This is a great weekly team bonding event and the team can't do it without the generosity of the local businesses and families. Thanks in advance for all of the support....
Donors urged to give as extreme heat, travel plans threaten already low blood levels $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. Heat...
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Springfield, Ill., it was announced that thousands of Illinois youth will be able to pursue careers operating heavy machinery, under a new federal grant program announced Wednesday aimed at addressing a critical workforce shortage. U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski joined officials with the Youth Workforce Development Foundation, affiliated with SkillsUSA Illinois, and the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) on Wednesday, July 31, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield to announce nearly $8...
Illinois is marking Child Support Awareness Month this August, and celebrating the recent launch of a pair of new initiatives that will benefit children and parents across the state. Child Support Services (CSS), a division of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) recently launched a groundbreaking initiative that supports parents and provides individualized solutions to meet their needs and ultimately foster better outcomes for families. Family Resource Connections can connect parents with an array of services to meet the...
Gordon Lightfoot's song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" depicts the Midwest's waterways simultaneously as a robust economic and recreational force and a terrifying force of nature. As beautiful as the rivers and lakes of Illinois are, any body of water can become dangerous and deadly when mixing boating and alcohol. Alcohol drastically increases the risks and dangers of boating in Illinois waterways. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges boat operators and passengers to be responsible, practice moderation, and understand the...
In case you missed it, Think Big America founder Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a nation-leading initiative aimed at closing the racial gap in maternal care. The initiative is a twofold measure that will help close the existing racial maternal mortality gap in the state by expanding coverage for maternal services like doulas and midwives while also further expanding private and Medicaid insurance coverage for abortion services. “For too long, we have failed to live up to the promise of equal health care for Black and Brown mothers in the...
Macoupin County Public Health Department is hosting Heartsaver and BLS CPR Cer- ti cation Classes. Everyone is welcome and these classes are open to the public. Heartsaver Classes (General Public) are Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 10. The BLS Class (Healthcare Staff) is Thursday, Oct. 17. The times for classes are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up on line at https:// forms.of ce.com/r/RFAyYQTt- gk, email safefamilies@mcphd. net, or call (217)854-5322. Classes are located at 205 Oak- land Avenue in Carlinville, Ill....
SHHC would like to thank the community and Staunton Chiropractic Clinic for the July food drive. Summer is the slowest time for donations, so this was extra appreciated. Thanks go out to Dr. Jeff Roller and Carrie Frietag for bringing it all together....
Red Cross workers (from left) Lori Arthur and Trisha Robinson. Jennifer Brown, not pictured, was also present. Pictured (from L to R): Benld Adopt-A-Pet Executive Director Carol Richards and BAAP Volunteer Connie Cavoretto....
Class of 1987 Golf (Boys) Coach Larry Kuba’s 1986 golf team was led by senaiors Bret Kasubke; Danny Ray; and Bill Scherff. The unit finished with a record of 4-7, with Kasubke taking home Team MVP honors. Track (Boys) The 1987 track team welcomed a new coach in the form of Ron Sturomski for the first of his five seasons directing the program. He inherited a solid group of performers, including letter winners Phil Deist; Brad Hemann; Jason Kramer; Ryan Ocepek; Bill Scherff; and Brad Young. Among the best track athletes to ever walk the halls o...
The Illinois State Museum is temporarily closing its flagship facility to visitors beginning Thursday, Aug. 1 to accommodate a plumbing project that will involve asbestos removal and construction. The project is expected to last three months. Museum staff who ordinarily work at the main facility will be based at the Research and Collections Center for the duration of the closure. Objects and artifacts that could be damaged by vibrations or proximity to the construction work have been covered or removed for storage and proper care. During the...
BY RHIANNON BRANCH/ FARM WEEK With plenty of summer left to go, livestock producers are reminded to monitor animals and implement management practices to reduce the risk of heat stress. “We’ve had a couple spells of some high heat and high humidity, and it doesn’t take very many of those days to cause some stress on the livestock,” Dan Shike, interim head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, told FarmWeek. Heat stress is more common during periods of high nighttime temperatures. “When we’re not getting the...
Servers needed - Thursday-Monday 10:30am-4pm. Great customer service, multi tasking during a high pace environment.18 years old or older in order to serve alcohol. Runners - Thursday-Monday 4pm- 8pm. 16 years old or older. Start at minimum wage. Duties include: answering phones, taking to-go orders, working the drive-through, money exchange, providing support to servers, pizza area, and kitchen crew. Friendly, motivated, energetic, good communication skills, fast and efficient pace. Pizza Maker and dishwasher position Thursday-Monday...
L & W MATTRESS DIRECT- Winter Special: Twin Mattress, $159; Full $209; Queen, $249; King, by order only, $349. All mattresses ex- cept Kings are in stock and on sale at Mattress Direct. Located across from Walmart in Litch eld (217) 324- 3636 12-tf FOR SALE: 2015 Lund 1675 Impact Sport shing 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....
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...
Our mom recently passed away at Staunton Community Hospital after a short illness. We want to express our gratitude to everyone at the Hospital for the care they gave our mom and us as well. From the Doctors and Nurses to the Cafeteria Workers, everyone was most considerate and caring. Our community should consider itself most fortunate to have such kind and caring professionals taking care of our loved ones. The Family of Doris Thomas 8p...
The City of Staunton CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant The City of Staunton is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide grant and project managerial and administrative services to support the rehabilitation of housing units within the City of Staunton as provided in CDBG Housing Grant Application. The agreement will be on a lump sum, fixed price basis, as provided in CDBG grant award, with payment terms to be negotiated with the selected firm. Questions should be addressed to the City of Staunton at 618-635-2233. Responses to this...
RUBBER STAMPS and Marking Devices Available at Staunton Star-Times, 108 W. Main, Staunton tf SALES - PARTS- SERVICE: Mc- Cormick, 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...
YARD SALE: 503 North Laurel St. on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Sewing Machines, hutch, old comic books, some star wars, Playstation Games, Indian Knick Knacks and pictures, Too Much To List 8p...
In memory of Lois & Sam Sexton made by Sandy Horstmeyer In memory of Jim Schultz made by Josie & Tim Williamson In memory of Joyce Marcuzzo, Doris Thomas and Tami Biggerstaff made by Ruby Hering All of the following was made in memory of Joyce Marcuzzo: Ollie & Gayle Gusewell, & Jim Sexton of Worden Marge & Gene Feldman of Worden Kristi & Martin Conway of Edwardsville Joan & Dennis Kuba of Edwardsville Lynn & Peter Vogel of Fenton Mo Audrey & Kevin Kays of Marion Norine Striegel & Violet Kruse both of Mt Olive Martha & Keith Billhartz of Glen...