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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The Lighting of Duda Park took place on Saturday, Nov. 25, with music provided by Sam Alender and David Cisler. Which makes it official: Thanksgiving 2023 is in the history books and Christmas is here. Thank you to those who made the community light night a fun program. Special thank you to the Mayor Neuhaus, Sam Alender, Matthew Cisler, Carrie Borgini, Victoria Tervasi and Mason Kahle for making the evening a lot of fun and a success. The Grinch was on hand to take photos with everyone. There...
The Staunton FFA will be holding our Stuff-A-Bus charity event at Ace Hardware on Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The FFA will be collecting non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, gift cards, and cash donations to help brighten the holidays for families in need. All donations will benefit the local Lions Club and Helping Hands. Pick up a few extra items at the grocery store or during some early holiday shopping and come help Staunton's FFA Stuff-A-Bus. Julie Aloisi, Staunton FFA Chapter...
By Kelly Costa On, Nov. 27, during Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved the Ordinance authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the corporate and municipal purposes of the city of Staunton for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024. In the Treasurer’s Report, City Treasurer, Cindy Pirok, announced that Certificates of Deposit recently purchased at Bank of Hillsboro for seven months at five percent are as follows: Civic Improvement Fund, $250,000; Infrastructure Fund, $350,000; Reserve Fun...
On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, Superintendent Brett Allen, brought to attention that the district office staff are beginning the preparatory process to issue RFP’s for the district’s food service provider, for next school year. The district is mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to conduct a new search for a food service provider, this school year and it is a very detailed and thorough process that has direct oversight by the ISBE. The Board of Education was thrilled to spotlight an array of organizations and students at the...
The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. This year's concert will feature the Community Choir, the St. Paul UCC Handbell Choir, the SHS Dynamics (a high school acapella group) and several guest instrumentalists. Pre-Concert music will begin at 2:45 p.m. by harpist, Aimee Showers-Linn, so plan to arrive early. This promises to be another afternoon of great holiday music and we hope you can all join us in ringing in the holiday...
Staunton's Sports Boosters are selling tickets for it’s Grand Raffle. Prizes include two $5,000 winners and five $1,000 winners. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at Bill’s IGA, Green Room Gaming, Russell Furniture, and at boys basketball home games. The drawing will be held on Feb. 9...
During Small Business Saturday, the Duda Park Lighting began on Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. There were Christmas carols and refreshments. Dec. 1 is open to various events: From 4-8 p.m., the City of Staunton will host its Holiday Walk. At 7:45 p.m., a Christmas tree lighting and the reveal of Staunton's '2023 Citizen of the Year' presentation will be provided along with music from the Whiskey River Band. On the same day, Inkforge will have 20 percent-off select, In-Stock Apparel, and kids can come in and decorate a cookie for free while supplies last. R...
The Staunton Education Foundation Winter Raffle Tickets are available. Only 500 tickets will be sold and they are $20 a ticket. First prize is $3,000; Second Prize is $1,500; and Third prize is $500. The SEF board members are as follows: Kevin Euler; Kyle Hlafka; Janet Hall; Joe Hemphill; Betty Sternickle; Lyn Parrott; Russ Masinelli; Angela Best; and Amy Roller.. Contact Joe Hemphill if interested, at (618)- 210-1044. or 618-303-6870...
By: Jill Pertler I love my wardrobe. Heck, I love clothes. A lot. But for years (for decades, people) I put that all on the back burner. It was due to the kids. It’s always due to the kids, isn’t it? They always bear the brunt of our angst. We sacrifice for them. Gladly. Because that is what you do. It is what you want to do, as a parent. You wouldn't have it any other way. I sacrificed for Nike tennis shoes. I sacrificed for American Eagle, Abercrombe, and Lulu Lemon, depending on the kids and the decade. And I sacrificed for my hus...
Issue of Nov. 25, 1998 The Boy Scouts collected 4,150 food items during the annual food drive and donated the collection to the food pantry at the Methodist Church. ATE Communications owned by Glenn Sies will open for business on Dec. 1 at 301 W. Main. Denise Wineburner and Jimmy Wisely were married April 25 in Oakdale. Marsha Friend and Thomas Hausman were married July 7 in Las Vegas. A daughter was born to Brandon and Kelly Wagner of Staunton on Sept. 1 at St. Luke’s Hospital in C...
Thursday, June 21, 1923 -- GEORGE L. BOND KILLED BY TRAIN -- Leslie J. Ore had Lucky Escape when Auto was Hit by Train -- George L. Bond, age 25, was almost instantly killed and Leslie J. Ore slightly injured when an automobile in which the men were riding was struck by a Clover Leaf train, northeast of Alhambra Thursday afternoon at about 3:15 o'oclock. Both men were employed as salesmen for the Brubaker & Smith garage and were calling on farmers in that vicinity, endeavoring to interest them in the purchase of tractors. According to informati...
By Tom Emery Of the 2.2 million men who fought for the North in the Civil War, most were indeed male. Some only pretended to be. A few women made their way into Civil War ranks, and the best known example in Illinois is Jennie Hodgers, who enlisted in Company G of the 95th Illinois under the name “Albert D.J. Cashier.” Why Hodgers enlisted as a man is unclear. Born in 1843 in Clogerhead, County Louth, Ireland, Hodgers stood five-foot-three, weighed 110 pounds, and had auburn hair with blue eyes. Unable to read or write, she was living in Bel...
Patsy Irene Jacobsen Lehman, 87, died on Nov. 23, 2023. She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., the eldest daughter of Charles and Inez (Eldridge) Jacobsen. She married Billie E. Lehman on Sept. 1, 1973, in Springfield and shared 38 years of marriage until his death in 2011. Pat was a 1954 graduate of Brentwood High School and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Pat was also employed as a secretary at W.E. Pickett's and Sons Home Furnishings in Gillespie. Pat is survived by her children, Sandy (Chris) Cassidy of...
Julia A. Chaney, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Wood River, to Lyman McNabney and Julia Grange McNabney. She married John Chaney on June 8, 1956, in South Roxana. She was a homemaker. Julia was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion of Bunker Hill. She enjoyed quilting, square dancing and archery competitions. She is survived by her husband, John Chaney of Bunker Hill; children, Sherri (Stanford) Medley of Bunker Hill, Rob (Renee) Chaney...
Lynette D. Good, 65, of Riverton, Ill., died on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on Feb. 3, 1958, in Litchfield, to Gilbert Monke and Dolores DeVries. She married John T. Good on May 28, 1994, in Williamsville, and he survives. She worked for Walmart where she was the receiving manager for 19 years. Lynette enjoyed gardening, mowing, and arts and crafts. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Monke of Mt. Olive; husband, John Good of Riverton; sons, Eric Seabaugh (Rachel) of Brownstown, Nick...
Dylan Joseph Cruthis, 30, of Sorento, Ill., died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at his home. Dylan was born April 22, 1993, in Litchfield, the son of Dennis and Paula (Cassell) Cruthis. He graduated from Greenville High School with the class of 2012 and went on to Kaskaskia College for HVAC certification. Dylan was currently employed by Clean Uniform as a bulk loader and was seasonally employed by LAC Landscaping for the past several years. He enjoyed playing pool and bowling with his f...
Charles “Ed” Steele, 88, of Worden, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. He was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Ripley County, Mo., the son of the late Thomas R. Steele and Mary Sullivan Steele. He married Anna Gulley on Aug. 6, 1962, in East St. Louis, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2001. He worked as a telecommunications operator at Madison Telco in Staunton for several years. He served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his daughter, Lora (David) Connor of Worden; his son, Eddie (Theresa) Steele of Col...
Karen Marie Bartlett, 66, of Staunton, Ill., died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Born April 17, 1957, in Wood River, she was the daughter of Webster and Beryl (Moore) Mouser. On May 17, 1991, in Edwardsville, she married William "Billy" Bartlett, Sr. He died Aug. 2, 2022. She had worked in the rim fire division of the Olin Corporation for over 20 years before retiring. Surviving are a step-son, William Bartlett, Jr. of Wood River; daughter, Elizabeth (Zach) Hopwood of Staunton; step-daughter, Amanda (Noah)...
Billy Conn Kelly, 80, of Dorchester, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 7, 1942, in Gillespie, to James Orville Kelly and Celia Dillon Kelly. He retired in May 2023 after having been a Gillespie Township Road Commissioner for 26 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Billy enjoyed his collection of International Tractors and working on them with his buddies, Jerry Johnson, Terry Johnson and Dave Cox. He loved buying tractors, going to auctions, and going out for breakfast with Jim Duncan. He also...
Meghan E. Dustmann, 22, of Prairietown, Ill., died near Prairietown on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. She was born Feb. 15, 2001, in Alton, the daughter of Brett and Casey McHugh Dustmann. She was a student at SIUE School of Pharmacy. She also worked as a pharmacy technician at Sullivan Drug Store in Staunton and Weezy’s in Hamel and at Dairy Queen in Staunton. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Prairietown. She was a graduate of Edwardsville High School Class of 2019 and a National H...
Jeffrey L. Hubbard, Sr., 66, of Livingston, Ill., died on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at his residence. Jeff was born March 11, 1957, in East St. Louis, the son of Jacob and Maythel (Maddox) Hubbard. He married Debbie Hughes in September of 1977, and they later divorced. He married Katherine White, on Feb. 16, 1996, in Edwardsville, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage. Jeff worked his entire career as a mechanic, first for R.W. Harmon & Sons, then International Harvester, before working the...
Experience the true meaning of Christmas through a reenactment of Luke 2, the birth of Jesus. The program begins in a heated shed before following the shepherds to the manger scene complete with live animals underneath the night sky. Enjoy fellowship and refreshments in the shed following the program. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event will take place at the Farm of Dave and Mary Griffel, located at 16308 Honey Creek Road, Gillespie, Ill. \This event is sponsored by the Gillespie...
At Wal-Mart, one can hear the bells of Christmas ringing at the doorway of the soul. Bells say so many things that words fail to tell. Many years ago in the days of the prophet Zechariah, he caught the secret of the bells and in such an unusual way he wrote of the day when the bells on the horses shall be as holiness unto the Lord. I am not sure just how this fit into the whole picture he was describing, but it did take him into a time of praise and wonder. Bells are such tiny objects and still there is no word to create the same feelings that...
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Monday, Nov. 27 - Polish Sausage and Kraut, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce Tuesday, Nov. 28 - Chicken and Noodles, Wheat Roll, Redskin Mashed...
The Staunton Lions Club will be hosting its Secret Santa Program with food certificates for families and senior citizens in need. The location is the Staunton Library Basement. This is not handicap accessible, so please keep this in mind when coming. The form is below. Please complete the form with your full name of the family and street address. No P.O. boxes. If there are children in the household, the age and gender of each child must be provided. Names of children are not required. A contact telephone number must also be provided in the eve...