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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Thursday, October 6, 1966 -- BURGLARS ENTER TWO LOCAL PLACES -- The staunton police department and the Macoupin county sheriff's office were investigating two burglaries which occurred some time after 11:00 o'clock Wednesday night of last week. Joe Spernoga and John Yarnik reported to Chief of Police William Bechem at 11:45 o'clock Thursday that burglars had entered the Columbian Club Hall during the previous night and took an undetermined amount of liquor and cash from the bar room. Entrance was gained through an east basement window....
Issue of Dec. 26, 1996 There was a string of burglaries from vehicles in Staunton on Dec. 14 and 15 between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. During that time an estimated 40 cars were opened by three juveniles from the Alton area. The 1992 Pontiac belonging to Kenny Heigert was stolen by the same three and was later recovered in East Alton. Fern M. Kreyling (78) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 20 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield. Issue of Dec. 27, 2006 The New Life Christian Fellowship building and two apartments in Hamel were destroyed by a fire at about 1 a...
By: Jill Pertler It’s that time of year. Out with the old, in with the new. It would be an understatement to say that I welcome the new. It would more of an understatement that I still mourn the old. But I’m getting there. It’s been a year of hardship for me as well as a year of healing. Mostly healing. When I look back to last January, I can honestly say I was walking around in a complete fog. It’s a wonder I got out of bed, much less wrote columns - which I did. I didn’t miss a one. I think meeting those deadlines helped in ways I didn’t un...
Issue of Dec. 19, 1996 A daughter was born to Jon and Kenni (Rowen) Biernath of Staunton on Nov. 19 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A daughter was born to Tony and Anna (Tooley) Fritz on Nov. 29 at Alton Memorial Hospital. A daughter was born to Kevin and Margie Barrett of Staunton on Dec. 17 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. John and Juanita Kleeman of Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21. Vera A. Sievers (65) of Staunton died Dec. 12 at Community Memorial Hospital. Lorraine E. Ulrich (87) of Dorsey d...
By Tom Emery This winter has brought the usual roller-coaster temperature swings, along with occasional bone-chilling winds and fast freezes. They’re nothing like the “sudden change” of 1836. On Dec. 20 of that year, central Illinois was hammered by a monster cold front that dropped temperatures 40 degrees in a matter of minutes and left settlers awestruck. The freakish event killed at least five people in Illinois, as well as thousands of stock and game. Though it sounds outlandish today, numerous accounts verify the phenomenon, which moder...
By: Jill Pertler Blowing out 18 candles on your birthday cake is a huge milestone. It happens in an instant. You are an adult! As such, you can vote and get married. You can serve in the military, get a tattoo, go to a casino, donate blood and get called for jury duty. You can even win the lottery (because you are finally old enough to buy a ticket). Even though you can do all these things (and more) being 18 does not make you a grown-up. I’ve witnessed this firsthand with some of my own kids. They are young adults and independent in so many wa...
Thursday, October 6, 1966 -- HAMEL CHURCH TO MARK ANNIVERSARY -- St. Paul Lutheran church, Hamel, Illinois, will celebrate its 110th anniversary Sunday with special services. Rev. August G. Deichmann, former pastor, now residing in Edwardsville, will speak at the 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services/ Rev. Richard L. Bolen, present pastor, will be the liturgist. The church is located two miles north of Hamel on the frontage road along Highway 66 or Interstate 55. In 1854 a number of Lutherans settled in this area, with some of the group coming...
Issue of Dec. 12, 1996 John R. Scraper (72) of Livingston died Dec. 4 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Hilda M. Best (88) of Prairietown died Dec. 6 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Michael Boston (94) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 6 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Maynard Leroy Scheller (94) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 8 at Heritage Manor In Litchfield. Issue of Dec. 13, 2006 The city arranged for residents to dispose of tree limbs at the lagoons. They also will pick up stacked limbs left near the road. A daughter was born to K...
Thursday, September 29, 1966 -- FINALIST FOR U OF I HOMECOMING QUEEN -- Miss Donna Yakos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yakos of Staunton, a junior student at the University of Illinois, Urbana, has been named as one of the ten finalists in the 56th annual U of I homecoming queen contest. The finalists were picked from a field of more than 70 contestants, the preliminary judging being held last week. The queen and the members of her court will be chosen by a vote of the faculty and students next Tuesday and Wednesday. The young lady receiving...
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By Tom Emery Coal mining has been a key component of the Illinois economy for over two hundred years. Sadly, many men have lost their lives in the process. The state has endured some of the worst mining disasters in American history, rocking small towns that were dependent on the coal economy and leaving scores of women and children destitute. In an era when safety was not emphasized, coal mining was an even more dangerous job, and hundreds of men paid the price in lives and disabling injuries. Coal was first mined in Illinois in 1810, and...
By: Jill Pertler I never saw it coming; this life I now live. I had things so planned out. They’d been in place for more than three decades and my husband and I were finally going to enjoy the things we’d worked so hard to attain. And then he died. Just like that. So here I am. It would be tempting to talk about how all this sucks. Because much of it does. But this last year has opened doors and afforded me possibilities that never would have occurred if he were still here. It’s changed me in ways I never would have seen coming. And as much as...
By: Jill Pertler I was an early proponent of online shopping. I lived in a rural community without much access to retail, so it was a natural fit. I even experimented with grocery purchases when it was a new and novel thing. I wrote about the crazy packaging practices of my delivery orders back in 2017. Yes, I was that cutting edge. I didn’t make online grocery shopping a habit. I preferred to pick out my toilet paper in person. Then COVID hit in early 2020 and all our worlds – and shopping habits – changed, perhaps forever. E-commerce had alre...
Issue of Dec. 5, 1996 Junior and Lorraine (Dannenberg) Faulstich of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17. Albert and Virginia Yearman of New Douglas will celebrate 55 years of marriage on Dec. 20. Milton H. Beinke (85) of Staunton died Nov. 30 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Staunton. Kelly Ellis-Johnson (37) of Staunton died in an automobile accident on I-270 near Edwardsville on Nov. 25. Gertrude M. Hasse (82) of Staunton died Dec. 1 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Jewel S. B...
Thursday, September 8, 1966 -- NURSING HOME PLANS EXPANSION-- Thursday, Sept. 1, marked the first anniversary of the opening of the Staunton Nursing Home, on which date the second annual interest payment to the holders of preferred stock was made. The large number of admissions to this home during the past year emphasizes the need for such a facility in Staunton. The list of those who have made application for entrance into the home and the fact that Medicare benefits for nursing home care becomes effective on Jan. 1, 1967, indicates the need...
In today's world virtually any holiday travel is going to be a cause for increased stress and anxiety. Whether driving for a holiday visit with relatives or taking a holiday plane trip, it's almost guaranteed that you'll experience some stress-producing, travel-related issues. Regardless, holiday travel is popular. It's estimated that this year's holiday period will see more than 94 million Americans climbing in their cars for a holiday road trip. If air travel is what you're looking forward to, you'll be joining an estimated 6 million fellow...
Stories from the files of the Staunton Star-Times in years gone by. Thursday, September 1, 1966 -- GOING UP -- The new steeple which is part of the remodeling project at the First Methodist church in Staunton was hoisted into place Monday, the work being done under the supervision of the Opel Construction Co., of Worden, using the large crane owned and operated by Ernest Berg of Staunton. The upper portion of the steeple is covered with copper sheeting, and presents an imposing appearance. The remodeling of the church includes, in addition to...
If you're in a work situation where you have a strong, positive relationship with that supervisor or boss above you, congratulations. While it definitely does happen, this is not always the case for many of us in our jobs. Good relationships with a supervisor require effort on your part, but it's effort that pays dividends. Studies have shown that one of the most important things affecting someone's job performance, stress levels, and overall job satisfaction and happiness is the relationship...
Issue of Nov. 28, 1996 The road names for Macoupin County were posted in the post office that will take effect with the implementation of 911. A Staunton woman, Kelly N. Ellis, hit a patch of ice while driving on I-70 and crashed on Nov. 25. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A Christmas Holiday Walk will be held in Staunton on Dec. 1. Paradise Beach tanning salon held their grand opening on Nov. 21. Heidi Reicklein was the owner. Cynthia Dustman and Jason Huhsman were married on Oct. 19 in Staunton. A son was born to Bud and Debra Hearn of...