From Our Files

Issue of Dec. 4, 1997

A memorial fund was established in the name of former SHS coach Joe Jurkanin to replace the wall padding in the old gym.

SHS announced that 11 students were named as Illinois State Scholars.

Super Wash car wash advertised five tokens for $10.

Tri Ford Inc. advertised a new 1977 Thunderbird LX for $17,456.

Jubelt’s Bakery advertised a Christmas Walk lunch special of broccoli cheese soup and ham sandwich for $3.49.

Bernard H. Stratmann (62) of Staunton died Dec. 1 at Community Memorial Hospital.

Erna T. Brown (73) of Williamson died Nov. 24 at Litchfield Health Care Center.

Irene A. Krausz (90) of New Baden died Nov. 26 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

Marge Bruno (86), formerly of Staunton, died Nov. 28 at McClean County Nursing Home in Normal.

Issue of Dec. 5, 2007

Sheriff Don Albrecht announced that deputies will no longer carry Tasers.

A son was born to Matt and Jennifer Weiss of Hillsboro on Nov. 28.

A daughter was born to Felicia Heffren and Matthew D. Haas Sr. of Staunton on Nov. 16.

A daughter was born to Jeff and Cari Fleming on Oct 2.

Obituaries: Luva M. Hankins (73), Gillespie, died Nov. 26; Alta Marie Lueker (80), Mt. Olive, died Nov. 30; Dorothy Ann Hecko (87), Collinsville, died Dec. 2; Violet Mae Byots (82), Mt. Olive, died Dec. 3.