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 I remember a book from early childhood written by Charles Schulz. It was titled, “Happiness Is” and it caused quite a stir amongst the preschool crowd (and beyond). For good reason. Its message was simple, meaningful, ageless and timeless. So timeless, in fact, that its simple idea remains meaningful and ageless to this day. Happiness is… everywhere. It is all around us. It is ours for the finding and the taking. It is where each of us chooses to see it. Schulz’s book started with “Happiness is a warm puppy,” and it is in th...
This week's Looking Back photo wass brought in by Marie (Ahrens) Mindrup of Alhambra. It shows the Riddel Saloon at DeCamp, the mining town of the very early 1900s located south of Staunton and west of Route 4. This saloon, now a private residence, is the only building that remains of the town of DeCamp. DeCamp Mine was in operation from 1903 until November 1913. Marie grew up next to the abandoned mine site on DeCamp Road....
Thursday, April 26, 1990 -- Earth Day - Staunton Style... Well Attended -- Over 100 people enjoyed beautiful weather and heartfelt messages at Earth Day – Staunton Style on Sunday, April 22 as local residents took part in the world's largest environmental event. Held at the Little League Complex, the event kicked off at 1 p.m. with an informative and inspiring talk by Sherry Rondi of the Staunton Area Recyclers concerning environmental issues and Earth Day. Rev. Avis Richardson from the United Methodist Church followed with an anecdote and p...
Issue of May 15, 1997 New Staunton City Council members, Dave Hall, Glenn Sies and Brad Varwig, were sworn in. Newly elected mayor Mike Johnson was unable to attend. Viola and Walter Butler of New Douglas will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on May 17. Donnie R. Johnson (44) of Livingston died May 10 at the Litchfield Health Center. Ernest Thery Jr. of Wonder Lake, formerly of Livingston and Staunton, died May 8 at his home. Freda L. Reis (78) of Benld died May 7 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Elizabeth “Liz” Margaret Brabe...
By: Jill Pertler I wanted a kayak. It was a simple request I repeated repeatedly. I talked about how we would go kayaking this summer on the lake. We’d have a blast making family memories while building our triceps and getting a tan. I communicated as clearly as I could, in English, which is the language they speak. I wanted a kayak. They got me a blender. There was a reason for their actions. They like smoothies. And, despite the allure of a sleek kayak cutting through the cool, clear water, it was a distant vision. In my climate zone, you c...
This photo shows the 6th, 7th and 8th grades at Zion Lutheran School in Staunton from 1952-53. Students are identified by row (front to back). Row 1 - Don Kasubke, Janet Stogstill, Billy Probst, Ruth Brauer, Donna Walz, Charlotte Hageman; Row 2 - Dick Ficker, Rollie Lorenz, Georgia Sies, Sandra Arzig, Margie Cool, Nancy Probst, Kenny Haustein; Row 3 - Beverly Lich, Sandy Bondy, Sandy Jung, Alfred Hagemann, Dick Baima, Jim Oettel, Wayne (Spud) Zude; Row 4 - Bev Westhoff, Maxine Paschen, Homer...
Thursday, April 5, 1990 -- Elmore's Retirement Marks 38 Years in Education -- Describing himself as not overly sentimental, retiring Staunton High School Principal Gil Elmore says his 38-year career has given him "a lot of headaches, and a lot of fun." He noted a number of significant changes in society over the years which affected education such as the information explosion, changes in the American family, and increased record keeping demands. Elmore said early in his career he was "a teacher and a coach, having a good time. Being a...
Issue of May 8, 1997 Retiring city council members Danny Masinelli, Norm Ruffini and Betty Sternickle were given plaques of recognition for their community service. Outgoing mayor Wayne Heinemeyer was also honored. Donna Machuga and Joseph Eddington were married Dec. 28, 1996, in Staunton. Angeline Patla (84) of Livingston died April 29 at Community Memorial Hospital. Pearl Sarah Basso Norberg (78) of Port Charlotte, Fla., died April 1 at a senior facility. Josephine M. Grandame (80) of Highland, formerly of Gillespie, died May 2 at Faith...
By Tom Emery Inflation is a frontline issue in America today, and has driven down approval ratings for the Biden administration. It’s one of several periods in the nation’s history when rising prices have hammered consumers, especially the working class. The current inflationary pressures are the strongest in decades, but at times, they’ve been even worse. Inflation in the World War I era was particularly severe, as the period from late 1916 through 1920 sent prices skyrocketing. Inflation reached double digits in every month from October 1916...
By: Jill Pertler On November 16, 2020, my life changed forever. And since that day, each 16th of the month is an anniversary for me. It marks another month since my husband left this physical world. As such, each number 16 on the calendar comes as a reminder of the day, of my loss. Of his absence. It’s one month longer that he’s been gone. One month longer of me missing him. April marked 17 months. It seems like such a long, long, very long time. But, in months, it’s less than half of the time in years that we had together. Still, the 17 month...
Disapproves of Livingston mayor's comments Letter to the Editor: I recently sent a letter to the Attorney and Clerk for the Village of Livingston. In my letter, I expressed my concern over comments that were made by the Mayor of Livingston regarding members of the community that did not grow up in town. I asked that a copy of my letter be presented to the board members so that they would know how I felt about the Mayor's comments. It is my understanding that my letter was not presented to the board members, nor were my concerns communicated to...
This week's photo was sent to us by JoAnn (Mihelcic) Hansen of Las Vegas, Nev. It features the Staunton High School Student Council for the 1971-72 school year. They are - Top row (L to R): Mr. Ronald Rull (sponsor), Steve Link, Marthee Chura, Bill Vogt, Sally Straub, Jim Sitko, and Mrs. Laverta Rotsch (sponsor); Third row: Beverly Pesavento, JoDee Fritz, Del David Stiegemeier, Paul Heitte; Second row: Mary Pat Link, Bill Marcuzzo, Randy Best, JoAnn Mihelcic, Lisa Brodie, Mark Tiburzi; First...
By: Jill Pertler I don’t know if this column will ever be published. Or better put, if I’ll have the nerve to publish it. It’s about divorce and I have no experience in that arena. I never divorced. In fact, I had a beautiful and wonderful marriage. My parents never divorced. No one in my immediate family has (so far) divorced. So basically, I have no experience speaking on this subject. Still I had a bit of a eureka about it today. And when I have a eureka, I often feel compelled to share. So share I will. I am a widow. Sometimes people I kno...
Issue of May 1, 1997 The senior play “Hollywood Hillbillies” was performed April 25 by the Staunton High School class of 1997. Gary and Cheryll Sievers of Staunton will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 6. Stephanie Sciutto and Nathan Calcari were married Dec. 21, 1996, in Orangeville, Ill. Frank F. Intihar (89) of Staunton died April 27 at Community Memorial Hospital. James Gordon Chronister (67) of Gillespie died April 25 in Gillespie. Issue of May 2, 2007 An arrest was made in the murder case of Angela Lee of East Gil...
Thursday, March 29, 1990 -- RESIDENCY OF STAUNTON STUDENTS QUESTIONED -- Decreased Livingston school enrollment and subsequent loss of state aid has spurred a taxpayer with property in both districts to ask questions about students residency. Illinois gives financial aid to a district based on the number of children enrolled. Due to financial problems and cutbacks in programs, Livingston has experienced a drop in enrollment and loss of state funds. Livingston resident Alan Libbra estimates more than 20 former Livingston students are now...
by Tom Emery Mothers everywhere will rejoice. So will the greeting-card companies, flower shops, and telephone providers. Though celebrated in pockets in previous years, Mother’s Day has been an official holiday since May 9, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as a day to honor the nation’s mothers. “The signing was not that important to Wilson in a political sense. But it would not have taken much persuasion for Wilson to sign it,” said Andrew Phillips, curator of the Woodrow Wilson Pr...
This week's Looking Back photo is the property of Marie (Ahrens) Mindrup of Alhambra. It shows the company houses at DeCamp Mine. Marie lived in the farmhouse on DeCamp Road nearest the mine until 1959. She said some remnants of the mine operation were still there when she was a young girl. DeCamp Mine and the village that popped up around it was located south of Staunton, off of State Route 4 on DeCamp Road. The houses shown above were occupied by miners and their families. The village also...
Thursday, March 1, 1990 -- Citizens protest condition Of Franklin Street due to Sewer construction work -- Mayor Brauer called the Staunton City Council to order at 7 p.m. on March 12. The regular order of business was suspended to hear from guests. A few irate citizens from Franklin Street: John Meckles, Tony Yakos, Rick Haase and Rick Fey, addressed the council as to the deplorable condition of Franklin Street. In the present condition you can hardly walk on the sidewalk let alone drive a car down the street. Some of the landowners have been...
By: Jill Pertler Today I was overwhelmed by a feeling of gratitude. This isn’t a given for me, at this point in my life. Sometimes I feel the opposite of gratitude; for that I am sorry. I have been given much. I have been loved much. My life, for the most part has been wonderful. I was born in a country where much is wonderful and much is taken for granted. I flip the light switch and my room is illuminated, any time day or night all 365 days of the year. I turn on the faucet and have access to an unlimited amount of clean drinking water. Somet...
Issue of April 24, 1997 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spudich Jr. of Livingston on April 14 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Tricia Spencer and Jonathan Broskowski were married Sept. 28, 1996, in Staunton. Colleen Margaritis Albrecht (68) of Staunton died April 18 at Community Memorial Hospital. Donna Jean Jones (65) of Panama, Ill., died April 19 at Montgomery County Health Center in Hillsboro. Joseph G. Reiniesch (76) of Gillespie died April 17 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Hortense Laura Smith (94) of Mt. Olive died April 18 at...
