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Vol. 26 • No. 2 - Wednesday -Jan. 10, 2018
Firefighters Battle Blaze in 6-Degree Weather
Battle Blaze
The Pioneer/ Jessica Zobrist
Firefighters battled an early morning fire on Becker Road, Jan 4. in 6-degree weather. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
The Pioneer Newspaper HIGHLAND - In 6-degree weather firefighters battled an early morning fire here, Jan 4. The Highland-Pierron Fire Department was paged to the report of a shed which was fully engulfed on Becker Road upon arrival at 5:20 a.m. The Highland Fire Department was paged to respond as mutual aid and Highland EMS also responded. Firefighters from the St. Rose Fire Department also responded as mutual aid to provide water. Firefighters worked hard to manage water flow and control the
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Packed Breakfast
Laporta Leaps
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Highland High School Junior Sam LaPorta dunks the ball at the 2017 Shootout, Saturday. The Bulldogs went on to beat the Columbia 48-40.
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Fully Engulfed
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As firefighters arrive, they find the shed fully engulfed.
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The Highland Area Scouts and Members of Cahokia Mound District, Lewis & Clark Council BSA held their annual “All You Can Eat” breakfast at the KC Hall, Sunday morning in Highland. The event was a tremendous success See more photos on page 8.
EDWARDSVILLE — Want to lower your property tax bill? Then don’t forget to apply for your annual exemptions. Chief County Assessment Officer Joe Dauderman said the 2018 renewal notices are being mailed to homeowners for the following homestead exemptions — Persons with Disabilities, Veterans with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and Senior Freeze. “We want to remind homeowners that each of these exemptions requires an annual renewal,” Dauderman said. He said eligibility requirements for all exemptions can reviewed online as well as printed forms at http://www.co.madison.il.us/ departments/chief_county_assesment_office/available_exemptions. php. • Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption — $2,000 Same requirements as the General Homestead exemption, plus Class 2 or 2a state disabled ID card or proof of social security benefits which includes an awards letter. No age requirement but name must be on the deed. • Disabled Veteran — between $2,500 and $5,000 Requirements: Veterans with a disability of 30 to 49 percent will receive a $2,500 annual exemption. Those between 50 to 69 percent will qualify for a $5,000 yearly exemption and wounded veterans with 70 percent or more will be exempt from property tax payments. • General Senior Homestead — $5,000 Same requirements as the General Homestead exemption, plus must be 65 years of age or older. • Senior Freeze — Varies (please note the freeze does not freeze your taxes-it freezes your assessed value) Requirements: Property owner, principle residence, responsible for the payment of property taxes, plus 65 years of age or older and total household income must be below $65,000. A copy of your filed income tax and social security benefit statement is required. If you do not file income tax, bring all income related statements with you. Dauderman said completed forms can be mailed to or dropped off at local Township Assessors’ or Chief County Assessor’s offices. For more information or for help contact your local Township Assessors’, the Chief County Assessors Officer at 618-296-4569 or the Veterans Assistance Commission at 618-296-4554.
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Winter Nutrition Series HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s NEW Registered Dietitian hosts the Winter Series Week 1: The Facts on Fat and Sodium Identifying fat types which lower the rate of cardiovascular disease and those which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. January 30 Week 2: Cut Added Sugars, Sip Smarter Learn the recommended daily limit for added sugars and where added sugars most often come from. February 6 Week 3: Learn About Super-Foods So-called “superfoods” alone won’t make you healthier, but adding these nutritious foods to an already balanced diet provides health benefits. February 13 Week 4: Cooking Demo Cooking heart-healthy recipes for American Heart Month. February 20 Please contact Kayla Barnes, Registered Dietitian, at: 618-526-5336 for more information and to register. The series will be held in the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Sullivan Room, from 6 - 7 p.m. Note: inclement weather may cause class to be re-scheduled. If Highland School is cancelled, the class will be cancelled. Cancellation will also be listed on local news channels. stjosephshighland.org/
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Time is something that seems to be in short supply. We never seem to have enough time. We are always running here and there. Some parents and grandparents seem to live on the basketball court, baseball field or at some other sports arena to watch and encourage their children. This is not a new phenomenon. Benjamin Franklin has been quated as saying - Lost time is never found again. Time does exist, and we can measure it. But we can not see it, feel it, touch it or smell it. Yet we see what time does to all creation. People get older, objects break and wear down. Time has an impact on all of humanity. Often we say we want more time, yet, I remember when I was younger, it seemed that I could not wait to get my drivers license, graduate from school, or get discharged from the military. Now, as I look back, I remember some of my best memories are of
the time I spent in school or the military. There are good memories and some I don’t care to remember as well. I think everyone is concerned about time. Whether we are 16 or 60 years old. Often we want it to pass quickly and later in life, it seems to pass far too quickly. But each of us only have so much time. With time our lives are filled with moments of happiness and sadness. We can not worry about how much time we have spent trying to accomplish a task, nor can we worry about how much time we have left. I think it’s the quality of time that is important. We may know of people who have lived a long time and have accomplished so much. Certainly, this world is a better place because of many people. On the other hand the world may not be better off because of people such as Hitler and Stalin. I can’t think of any good that these two people or any number of others like them have made on this world. But, I don’t know every detail. But each of us only has so much time. We can be positive and work together to find a solution or we can grumble and complain, while not offering up a solution to a
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particular issue. Quick fixes usually don’t work. It takes time and thought to solve problems or issues. I would encourage everyone to get involved with your community to solve issues facing us today. You should talk to your mayor, council person, county representative, state and federal representatives. If you want a better quality of life speak with them. If you believe that taxes are out of line, talk your representative. Thousands of people are moving from Illinois ever year. Whatever problem you are facing try to solve it as soon as possible. Time is passing by and each of us can leave this world a better place.
Mason Schweppe from Greenville High School signs with the Bearcat fishing team for the 2018-19 fishing season. Mason is the son of Jared and Jaimee Joiner from Sorento, Illinois.
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The McKendree Bearcat fishing team is excited to have Mason Schweppe from Greenville High School sign with the program for the 2018-19 fishing season. Mason is the son of Jared and Jaimee Joiner from Sorento, Illinois. During his high school career, Mason was a member of the Greenville High School Bass Fishing Team. While fishing for Greenville High School, he won a Greenville College Open Tournament that was held on Greenville’s Governor Bond Lake. Mason enjoys the competitive nature of bass fishing and is looking forward to pursuing his passion at the collegiate level. Most of his high school angling has taken place on Governor Bond, Vandalia, Coffeen, and Lake of the Ozarks. “I am excited to have an angler with Mason’s attitude, work ethic, character, and passion for the sport of bass fishing sign with McKendree. He will definitely be a great addition to our team and the McKendree Family. We are really looking forward to him joining our team in the fall!” P.O. Box 144 - Highland, IL. 62249 - thelocalpaper@yahoo.com - (618) 882-4932 The McKendree Bass Fishing Team is currently in it’s fifth year since inception. Last year, the team finished 5th place in the nationwide Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) School of the HIGHLAND- The Highland Year competition, won the Bassmaster Midwest Conference Regional Police Department invites Tourney, and had 26 top ten finishes. In 2016 they placed 4th place and had 21 top ten finishes, in 2015, residents to join them for Coffee with a Cop at Michael’s Coffee they finished 8th place with 15 top ten finishes, and in 2014, they finished 20th. Shop. The ACA includes over 350 schools across the nation, and the Officers will be at Michael’s on January 24, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. School of the Year competition compiles tournament results from They ask that you join them to all three college circuits, Cabela’s, FLW, and Bassmaster. The discuss any concerns that you may McKendree anglers have appeared on ESPN-U, NBC Sports Network, have in the community or to just the Pursuit Channel, and the World Fishing Network, had a blog on HeartlandOutdoors.com, was on the Jan 2017 cover of FLW magazine, have a cup of coffee with them. The police department plans to and was recently featured in the December 2017 B.A.S.S. Times host Coffee with a Cop a few times magazine. The team is coached by Jon Rinderer of Greenville. throughout the year at various locations.
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Salem Interim Minister Sunday, January 14, Salem United Church of Christ will welcome Pastor Ivan Schoen as their Interim Minister. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall following worship to have an opportunity to meet and greet Pastor Schoen and his family.
Alhambra/ Leef Ext. Meeting The first meeting of the Alhambra/Leef Home extension for 2018 will be on Monday, January, 15 at Center School PTO 7:00 p.m at The first PTO meeting of the the Alhambra new year will be held on Jan. 18, Township at 6:30 p.m. at Alhambra School. Center. The riepshoff@yahoo.com Anniversaries lesson for the 618-488-7603 or Happy anniversary to the 910-9215 or evening will The Pioneer 882-4932 following couples on Jan. 11, be “Important Greg and Dawn Reinhardt, Earl Documents To and Doris Klenke; Jan. 16, Ken Keep”, given by Lynn Grotefendt and June Ramsland. and Candy Huckleberry. Hostesses Birthdays P.O. Boxevening 144 -will Highland, 62249birthday for the be Lynn IL.Happy everyone Grotefendt and Patty Ernst. Best on January 9, Craig Henschen, thelocalpaper@yahoo.com (618) 882-4932 Choice labels will be collected. Allison Semanisin, Mindy Suhre, Visitors are welcome to attend Ian Grandame; Jan. 10, Lorene and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Uhe, Linda Uhe, Rick Allen, Salem 70th Sausage Supper Diana Donohoo, Jared Abert Salem UCC will hold their 70th and Kerri Reilson; Jan. 11, Gerri annual Sausage Supper on Sat., Dennison, Bill Prott, Neal Parker, Jan. 27, from 2:30-8 p.m. Pork Caitlyn Burton; Jan.12, Lisa Paur sausage sales will be on Thur., Ronna Renken, Kyle Frank; Jan. Jan. 25 from noon- 6 p.m. and 13, Kay Koch, Dianne Price, on Sat., Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. until Joni Sanders; Jan. 14, Roger they run out of sausage. Reilson, Natalie Rinderer, A.J. The meal will consist of Abert, , Norah Zobrist and Logan Sausage, sauerkraut, mashed Schlechte; Jan. 15, Jeff Gibbons, potatoes, gravy, green beans, Tom Eyman, Shyana Reckman, applesauce, bread, dessert John Beaver; and Ryan Boxell; (homemade pies), coffee and milk. Jan. 16, Ryan Wirz.
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Collectors Club New Year Meeting Set For Jan 10
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Civic Memorial Boys Win 54-46 Over Gibault, Jan. 5
LITCHFIELD - The first meeting for 2018 of the Mid-State Collectors Club will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Maverick Steaks & Spirits restaurant here. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Arrive early and eat dinner before the meeting. The club meetings are open to all antique tractor and equipment enthusiast whether a collector or just enjoys old tractor conversations. Come enjoy an evening with other collector’s. Discussions can become very interesting. Following the meeting there will be an informative/interesting program. All are welcome.
Illinois is not escaping the flu outbreak that has swept across parts of the country The CDC last week said that flu season across the country looks to be early and severe The Illinois Department of Public Health does not track flu cases, just the number of people who are hospitalized. So it’s up to local public health departments to paint the picture of Illinois’ early flu season, and the picture isn’t pretty. Litchfield schools, in Montgomery County, canceled classes last week because so many students and teachers were out sick. Montgomery County Public Health Administrator Hugh Satterlee said that Litchfield’s flu outbreak was the worst in the county and one of the worst in the state. “They had triple digits of kids out sick and being sent home from school,” Satterlee said. “Things were even more difficult because they had staff that was out.” Hillsboro and a handful of other south-central Illinois schools have also seen high numbers of absences due to the flu. Satterlee said he’s seen a slight uptick in the number of people looking for flu shots. For some people, it’s a good thing. They kick-in after two weeks, according to Satterlee, but won’t help you much if you’re sick already. The CDC last week said that flu season across the country looks to be early and severe. “For more Illinois News Network content, visit ILNews.org.”
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Civic Memorial ’s Geoff Withers fights for the shot as the Eagles win 54-46 over Gibault, Friday evening.
Trivia Night Set For St Nicholas Catholic Church Pocahontas - St. Nicholas’ 4th Annual Trivia Night is set for Saturday, February 3. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Trivia starts at 7pm. $100 per table. Max. of 8 per table. Bring your own snacks and drinks—Alcohol permitted. Silent Auction, 50/50 Drawing. For reservations call Annette Bleisch at 618-669-2303 or 618910-2424.
Civic Memorial’s Jaquan Adams fights for the rebound as the Eagles play at home beating Gibault, Friday evening.
Trivia Night To Benefit Relevant Pregnancy Options HIGHLAND - Grab your friends, family members, and/or coworkers and come out for a fun night of trivia to benefit the Relevant Pregnancy Options Center here. The event will be held at Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the KC Hall located at 12454 IL-143 across from Scott Credit Union. All proceeds benefit Relevant Pregnancy Options Center to help women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy choose life.
League of Writers Are Meeting
The Highland League of Writers will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, January 15, in meeting room No. 2 at the Korte Recreation Center in Highland. Anyone interested in writing is invited to attend. Pick up tips from published authors. Bring your ideas, plots, or thoughts, up to several pages for a friendly critique. Poetry, memoirs, magazine, anything written are welcome. You can also come just to hear the member readings. There are no dues, fees or assigned topics. Meetings are normally the first and third Monday each month. For additional information call Chuck Schwend at (618) 887-4797 or email www.schwendcharles@yahoo.com. Visit the club at www. charlesbschwend.com/the-highland-league-of-writers/.
Civic Memorial’s Wil Buhs shoots as the Eagles take on Gibault, Friday evening.
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Public Invited To Church Mortgage Burning Ceremony HIGHLAND - The First Baptist Church of Highland is starting the new year with celebration! Twenty years ago, their church building on the corner of 14th and Poplar was destroyed by fire. Although the building lay in ashes, the church itself, its spirit and its desire to continue its ministry, were fully intact. In short order, the congregation built a brand new, single-story, handicappedaccessible building at 2709 Poplar; and now, twenty years later, the
church’s mortage is paid in full! The public is invited to join the FBC congregation for a special mortgage burning ceremony on Sunday, January 21, during the
morning worship service at 10:15 a.m. Light refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the service.
Hard Road Theatre Announces Winter Musical: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do HIGHLAND - Hard Road Theatre presenting their winter musical: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do is an original jukebox musical featuring 18 Neil Sedaka songs, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”, “Where the Boys Are”, “Sweet Sixteen”, “Calendar Girl”, “Stupid Cupid”, and “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Set during Labor Day weekend in 1960, the show follows two friends, Lois and Marge, who travel to a resort, Esther’s Paradise, in the Catskill mountains to help Marge overcome a recent breakup. While there, romance flourishes in the most unusual places and a visitor from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand might just save Esther’s Paradise from financial ruin.” I love the music in this show and that’s what attracted
me to it,” said co-director Tom Varner. “It’s a fun and charming show that audiences are going to love.” Breaking Up Is Hard to Do stars Breanna Noe as Marge Gelman, Kenzie Holzinger as Lois Warner, Eric Sykes as Del Delmonaco, Weston Holzinger as Gabe Green, Lori Wahl as Esther Simowitz, and Bill Sullivan as Harvey Feldman. Members of the ensemble include Linda Collman, Karlee Holzinger, Mary Knebel, Sandy Leitschuh, and Gentry Fifer. The show has musical direction by David Wilton, choreography by Christine Taylor, and is directed by Gentry Fifer and Tom Varner. Performances for Breaking Up Is Hard to Do are: Jan. 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Highland High School Kennel, 12760 Troxel Ave., Highland, IL 62249. House doors
open approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled show time. Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for children (4-12) and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at the Highland Chamber of Commerce, or online. It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance, if possible. All online ticket sales stop approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled show time. Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing Highland and the surrounding area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions. For more information about Breaking Up Is Hard to Do or Hard Road Theatre in general, please visit the Hard Road website at www. hardroad.org
Military Funeral Honors Provide Support For Families Springfield – Whenever a Soldier dies, Military Funeral Honors have traditionally been provided, and today that tradition is law if the family requests it. Providing those honors is a solemn duty undertaken by the men and women of the Illinois Army National Guard Funeral Honors Program. These Soldiers serve the families of any deceased member of the Army in the state of Illinois. As part of the Illinois National Guard, the Soldiers of Funeral Honors provide support to military families in times of grief. During 2017 the Honors Teams supported more than 4,500 ceremonies for Soldiers of the United States Army, the Army Reserve, and the Illinois Army National Guard. That number is a 32 percent increase from the approximately 3,100 ceremonies that Funeral Honors supported in 2016. Funeral Honors is led by
Command Sgt. Maj. Lester Edwards of Mechanicsburg and has 14 full-time staff, as well as Honors Teams out of Chicago, Decatur, Macomb, and Marion, Illinois. Ceremonies take place at any place you can imagine a family may want to remember their Soldier. “We provide support any place that the family requests the service to be conducted. We have conducted support in military cemeteries, civilian cemeteries, civilian residences, restaurants,” said Edwards. Requests for support come from the families themselves, funeral homes, and the Casualty Assistance Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The ceremonies are conducted at no cost to the families. Families that did not receive honors at time of burial can request an Honors Team to perform a ceremony at a later date for the family as well.
In 2018 Funeral Honors will continue to support as many requests as possible recognizing that the veteran population from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars are aging. Illinois Military Funeral Honors continues to support the families of Illinois Soldiers in their times of need and fulfills the Army’s mission to honor the service of all Soldiers from Illinois.
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Highland High School Events
Wednesday, January 10 6:00pm FS Boys Basketball FREEBURG Home 6:00pm Wrestling Opponents: Mt. Olive & EA/WR EA/WR Bus 4:15 Thursday, January 11 Freshman Girls Basketball CIVIC MEMORIAL (CANCELLED) 6:00pm Girls Varsity Basketball CIVIC MEMORIAL Away Bus 4:45 6:00pm Wrestling Litchfield, Vand., @ Litchfield Friday, January 12 6:00pm Boys Varsity Basketball Triad Away Bus 5:00 Saturday, January 13 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA Sunday, January 14 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA Monday, January 15 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 16 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY FROSH TOURNEY Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA 6:00pm Freshman Girls Basketball O’FALLON HOME 6:00pm Wrestling Hillsboro & Mt. Zion @ Hillsboro Bus 4:00 Wednesday, January 17 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY FROSH TOURNEY Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA Thursday, January 18 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY FROSH TOURNEY Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA Friday, January 19 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY FROSH TOURNEY Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA 4:00pm Wrestling JV- Edwardsville Tourney Away Bus 2:30 Saturday, January 20 Boys Varsity Basketball Jersey Mid-Winter Tourney Away TBA F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY FROSH TOURNEY Away TBA HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TBA 9:00am Frosh-Wrestling O’Fallon Tourney Away 9:00am Bus 7:15 Monday, January 22 6:00pm Freshman Girls Basketball CIVIC MEMORIAL AWAY 6:00pm Wrestling Carlyle @ Home Wednesday, January 24 Freshman Girls Basketball TRIAD (CANCELLED) 6:00pm F-S Boys Basketball TRIAD Away Bus 4:45 Thursday, January 25 Freshman Girls Basketball CARLYLE (CANCELLED) 6:00pm F-S Boys Basketball CENTRALIA Away Bus 4:30 6:00pm Girls Varsity Basketball TRIAD Home Saturday, January 27 Freshman Girls Basketball HILLSBORO TOURNEY AWAY 9:00am Wrestling MVC Super Duals TBD 2:00pm Girls Varsity Basketball COLLINSVILLE Away Bus 10:45 am 6:15pm Boys Varsity Basketball Central Away Bus 5:00 Monday, January 29 Freshman Girls Basketball HILLSBORO TOURNEY AWAY 6:00pm F-S Boys Basketball ALTON SENIOR Away Bus 4:45 Tuesday, January 30 4:00pm Girls Varsity Basketball MCCLURE NORTH Away Bus 2:15 6:00pm Boys Varsity Basketball Mascoutah Home Wednesday, January 31 6:00pm F-S Boys Basketball GRANITE CITY Away 6:00 Bus 4:45 6:00pm Freshman Girls Basketball ALTON MARQUETTE HOME
Show off your creativity at senior art competition Don’t miss the chance to enter your piece of art in Life Experienced – A Senior Art Competition. Southwestern Illinois College and the St. Clair County Office on Aging are once again partnering with the Gateway East Artists Guild and Art on the Square for this unique art competition and exhibition. Artists age 60 and older who reside in the SWIC district or are members of the GEAG are
invited to showcase their artistic abilities and have a chance to win prize money. Selected entries will be displayed at an exhibition March 2-5, 2018 at the Schmidt Art Center. An opening reception will be held Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Categories for submission include: painting and mixed media; drawing and printmaking; fine crafts; photography and
digital art; and sculpture and ceramics. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 26 and an entry fee ($10 for one piece; $15 for two pieces) is required for each artist. For more information or to get a copy of the application form, visit swic.edu/community/seniorprograms/psop/art-show or co.stclair.il.us or call 618-234-4410, ext. 7044.
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Gordon Moore Park (GMP) Restoration Committee continues to work despite the freezing weather By Bill Napper ALTON - The Gordon Moore Park (GMP) Restoration Committee continues to work despite the freezing weather that has griped the area. The building is taking shape and with the new concession stand. To keep cost at a minimum, the new structure is being built partially by volunteer labor. This kind of community involvement not only keeps cost down, but also instills community pride! As noted on a recent (GMP) Facebook post, “the trade unions were a major force is creating our park decades ago and they want to help out again in this renovation project. But they need to volunteer mostly on weekends and days off.” Due to the weather conditions, and “weekend volunteer labor” construction progress has slightly slowed down. According to the Gordon Moore Park (GMP) Restoration Committee the new bathroom and concession stand is currently under construction and is on pace to be open for use during this Spring’s soccer season. Overall the total donations from area businesses reached $350,000 at end of 2017 and the target goal of $425,000 total is in reach. Anyone who wishes to donate or for project details, go online to PrideIncorporated.org
US Bank and staff donated $5,000 to the GMP Project.
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Piasa Motor Fuels donated $10,000 to the GMP Project. Representing Piasa Motor Fuels in the photo are Matt & Jennifer Schrimpf, Brian & Susan Hatfield and family members.
HIGHLAND - Everyone is invited to join members of the First Baptist Church of Highland for a free movie night on Sunday evening, January 14, at 5:30 p.m. This month’s offering is “The Shack,” based on the New York Times best-selling novel. The plot involves a father who suffers a terrible tragedy. Depression descends upon him, along with the questioning of his innermost beliefs. But then, he receives a mysterious letter which leads him to a cabin in the wilderness and an encounter with three strangers who change his life forever. The church is located at 2709 Poplar Street. Doors will be open at 5 p.m. A short discussion period will follow the showing of the film. The church will provide popcorn and soft drinks; attendees may also bring their own snacks. Please join us for this inspiring and uplifting film.
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4Th Annual St. Nicholas Saturday, February 3, 2018
At St. Nicholas Catholic Church Hall, Pocahontas, IL Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. $100 Per Table • Maximum of eight people per table. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Alcohol permitted. SILENT AUCTION - 50/50 - PRIZES TO BE AWARDED For reservations, call Annette Bleisch, (618) 669-2303 or (618) 910-2424. Space is limited Sponsored by: St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Illinois
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Parkside Students Of The Month
BETHALTO - Congratulations to the following students, who have been selected as the December “Students of the Month” at Parkside Primary Center. Students are selected for various reasons, such as: Academic achievement, effort, great behavior, a positive attitude, kind, and caring behavior. Mrs. Allison: Haiden Mellenthin, Lucas Slaten, & Olivia Cummings Mrs. Bohnenstiehl: Kaylee Johnson, Brannten Niedert, & Amber Tolliver Mrs. Courtoise: Parker Walters & Reese Brueggeman Mrs. Hovatter: Alia Brooks, Madilyn Emery, & Raquel King Mrs. Kriegel: Sophia Buedel, Ezel Celik, & Dayzy Figueroa De Santiago Mrs. Lugge: Madillyn Glover, Adisyn Paslay, & Gavin Allege Mrs. Wiemers: Jacob Barrett, Maci Howard, & Jasper Turner Stull Ms. Davis: Tessa Ursch, Leah Keller, & Sophie Wickenhauser Mrs. Giacomini: Payton Davis, James Wojcikiewicz, Aubrie Gruebner Mrs. Halley: Regan Windsor & Brenden Monahan Mrs. Helling: Chloe Harper, Hayes Potter, & Cadence Beaty Ms. Schaffner: Baylee Allshouse & Payton Meyers Mrs. Shultz: Bryan Coyle, Brianna Davis, & Johnny Raines Mrs. Wesley: Nadia Coleman & Davis Coleson Ms. Griffith: Mason Newell Ms. Gray: Mary Buecker Ms. Payne: Isaiah Taylor Mrs. Bohnenstiehl: Elizabeth Maynor Henning, Layla Hamilton, Leena Hodge Mr. Huhsman, PE: Clark Bloodworth, Ms. Davis’s 3rd Grade Mr. Page, PE: Max Kebe, Mrs. Bohnenstiehl’s 2nd Grade Caylee Dannenbrink, Mrs. Lugge’s 2nd Grade Mrs. Woelfel, Music: Leymar Gray, Mrs. Helling’s 3rd Grade Grace Midgley, Mrs. Halley’s 3rd Grade Katelyn Karlson, Ms. Schaffner’s 3rd Grade These students were honored with an afternoon snack with the principal on Friday, January 5, compliments of the Parkside PTO.
Signs are pointing to a tough flu season for the U.S. this year
While influenza has not quite reached epidemic levels yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it’s spreading faster than it did at the same time last year. Congratulations to all of these Parkside School students for being selected as Students of the Month. The most recent Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Influenza Surveillance Update states that there have been 136 positive cases of influenza reported to the IDPH across the state, and there has been one pediatric death linked to the virus. “This is not something to play around with,” warned Elaine Rynders, PA-C, an OSF HealthCare Physician Assistant at Elaine Rynders, PA-C Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois. “It’s something that can cause major problems, and if you have other [health] problems, you need to try and protect yourself.” The Early reports for this season’s vaccine have also not been positive. During Australia’s flu season, it proved about 10% effective against this season’s dominate virus. Despite this, the vaccine has the ability to lessen the severity of the flu, and health experts still recommend that everyone over the age of six months receives the shot. “That should not deter anyone from getting it, because young children, older adults, adults who have comorbidities or other illnesses like heart disease, COPD, those kinds of things, they need to be protected because the flu is going to wipe them out,” said Rynders. People can also protect themselves and others from the flu virus by practicing good hand hygiene and properly covering sneezes and coughs. “To really help protect yourself against the flu, personal hygiene. Wash your hands,” said Rynders. “In the grocery stores now they’ve got things where you can clean the hand rail on the grocery cart, things like that will help.” If you are suffering from flu-like symptoms, the CDC recommends that you stay home and keep away from others for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, except to get medical care or for other necessities. Staying at home means avoiding normal activities, including work, Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. school, athletic events/practice, travel, shopping, social events, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. public gatherings to keep from making others sick.
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10U Baseball Team Sells Donuts To Support Leaps of Love
Highland Rivals Donate
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Highland Rivals 10U baseball team and their coaches present a $400 check to Traci Riechmann, of Leaps of Love to help fight childhood cancer. The team sold donuts as a fundraiser as a community project.
St. Paul News
Meetings and Events It is very important that the Parish Office be notified of all meetings and events held on the St. Paul Campus. It is especially important that groups do not hold unscheduled meetings on site because of our cleaning and maintenance schedules. If you need to schedule a room or use equipment, please call the Parish Office at 654-2339. Funeral Liturgy Planning The parish office plans the liturgy for loved one’s funeral. The funeral home should send you to the parish office to plan the liturgy. A bereavement ministry is in place to assist families. · Our parish office holds all the records for the cemetery. If you have any questions or if you are interested in purchasing a
by Bill Napper The Highland Rivals, a 10U traveling baseball team wanted to do something to give back to the community. After a meeting, they decided to sell Krispy Kreme donuts and donate the money to Leaps of Love. On Nov. 18, they hit the streets and sold 92 dozen donuts. “I am very impressed with these boys,” said coach Justin Rottman. Rottmann coaches the team with fellow coaches Jim Lentz and Don Hayden. “They gave 100 per cent and held nothing back for the team,” he said. “They just wanted to do something good for the community.” Team players are: Fletcher Beard, Chris Daenzer, Gavin Frey, Maddox Hayden, Landon Hitpas,
Connor Holzinger, Drew Jansen, Kameron Johnson, Jace Kleine, Abel Lentz, Donovon Purtle, and Tyler Rottmann. After a meeting Monday, they had dinner at Sam’s Pizza and met with Traci Riechmann of Leaps For Love to present a $400 check. “These kids are awesome,” said Riechmann, “They were anxious to learn about Leaps of Love.” Leaps of Love supports children and their families who are battling cancer. With the growing number of children diagnosed every day, Leaps of Love’s goal is to help these families engage together and give them hope, strength and encouragement to endure the challenges everyone in the family faces. The organization helps with
family retreats, social events, outings, workshops and more. Leaps of Love wants to help give these families the opportunity to strengthen their lives with the support, wisdom and encouragement of others who have experienced similar scenarios to theirs. With community support and with support from groups such as the Highland Rivals, Leaps of Love can establish even more of the much needed programs and events that will give them hope, strength and encouragement to achieve their goals in life just as they strive to achieve the goals in their lives. “I am so proud of these boys,” said coach Rottman, “and I know the other coaches and their parents are proud as well.”
Immaculate Conception Church
PIERRON - Women of Mercy will meet at 6 p.m. in the I.C. Hall on Thursday, January 11. The speaker, Rose Wascher will tell speak on her medical mission trip to Guatemala. If you have questions or to RSVP, call Pam Snider at 654-2789. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers in the Pierron area. If interested contact Donna Munie. This normally takes only an hour out of your day. Pilgrimage to Ireland Fr. Scott Snider will be leading a pilgrimage to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families from August 16-27. In addition to the World meeting of Families in Dublin, which will conclude with Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, there will be visits to the Cliffs of Moher, the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, the Monastic site of Glendalough and more. The cost is $3,999 which includes airfare. For more info go to https://www.proximotravel.com/tripstore/?action=view_ trip&triptemplateid=602 or call Proximo Travel at 855-842-8001 and reference trip #602.
Highland Girls Lose to Lebanon
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The Bulldogs were leading the half, 23-16, but Lebanon came back like a lion, edging the Bulldogs out for a 48-41 win, Saturday at the Optimist Shootout.
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fire, but the shed was a total loss. The nearby house experienced a small amount of damage from the extreme heat, there was no significant damage to the home and no one was injured in the duration of the incident. HPFD was cleared from the incident at 10:36 after extinguishing the fire, performing overhaul, and taking steps to prevent a re-kindle. The cause of the fire is
Create An Effective Fire Safety Plan
While fire can provide warmth and safety, it also can cause immediate and significant damage that can uproot lives and devastate homes. Because fire is such a formidable foe, it’s imperative that people from all walks of life have a fire safety plan. The threat of fire The National Fire Protection Association says U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 358,500 home structure fires per year between 2011 and 2015. On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. The Ontario Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services says 48 percent of fires that cause severe losses occur in residential properties. Both the NFPA and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management in Ontario state that cooking-related fires are the most prevalent, followed by fires sparked by heating equipment. How quickly fire can spread may surprise some people. The Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department says that in the average two-story home fire, fire ignites in 30 seconds, smoke pours into most rooms by 2.5 minutes, and roughly 4.5 minutes after the fire has ignited, flames can be visible from the exterior of a house. Temperatures inside can grow from 190 F to more than 1400 F in two minutes. Planning is critical When fires ignite, time is of the essence to make a fast evacuation. Unfortunately, panic may set in and people may not know how to act when under such acute stress. ThatÕs why planning for the event of fire can provide families with the information they need to evacuate safely. Evacuation plans and drills should be established and practiced frequently so that getting out alive becomes second nature. However, only about one-quarter of households have actually developed and practiced a home-fire escape plan, according to the NFPA. The following guidelines can help families customize their fire escape plans. • Find two ways out. Look at your homeÕs layout and identify two ways out of every room, if
Significant Damage
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As firefighters arrive, they find the shed fully engulfed. A nearby house also was damaged, but fortunately no one was injured.
possible. Walk around the house in each room and practice what to do if a fire broke out in that space, offers Safe Kids Worldwide. • Choose an outside meeting place. Establish a spot to meet a safe distance in front of the home where everyone can gather after theyÕve gotten out safely.
• Assign help to those with mobility issues. Elderly adults, infants or young children may have difficulty escaping on their own. Plan a buddy system so that a key person in the household is responsible for rousing and helping another from the house.
• Check fire protection. Be sure that there is a working smoke alarm in every bedroom and on every level of the house. • Drop it low. Heat and smoke rise and escaping on hands and knees is essential for survival. • Practice several times a year.
Conduct a fire drill a few times each year, and choose a different escape route each time. Invest in a UI-certified collapsible rescue ladder and attach it at least once, advises The Fire Department of New York, in case a second-story evacuation is necessary.
Madison County To Hold Second Round For Comprehensive Plan EDWARDSVILLE — The public is invited once again to give input on the future of unincorporated Madison County. A second round of open houses will take place later this month as the county prepares to update its Comprehensive Plan. “As part of the update, the public was invited to attend open houses and take an online survey throughout the month of September,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. “This is the first time in 17 years the county had updated its Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated areas.” Planning and Development is creating a plan based on the county’s different areas and the best use for the land. Prenzler wants the public to know that a Comprehensive Plan is not zoning, but rather helps guide the physical development of the county. “The zoning ordinances are the law,” he said. “Zoning is the criteria used to determine building heights, setbacks, lot sizes, etc. Zoning is enforceable and the Comprehensive Plan isn’t.” Planning and Development Administrator Matt A. Brandmeyer said the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to serve as a decision-making
tool for the County Board, the Planning Commission and county departments. “The plan acts as the official land-use guide for unincorporated Madison County,” Brandmeyer said. “It will be used to assist with future growth and act as the policy basis for zoning and land development decisions. It establishes a logical plan for transportation, infrastructure and economic development policies that will influence public and private-decision making.” Madison County began using a comprehensive plan in 1969. Its current plan was established in 2000 and includes elements that cover agricultural, residential and economic development, open space/recreation areas, transportation, water, sewer, and storm water systems and floodplain uses. “The Comprehensive Plan brings everything together,” Brandmeyer said. The public is invited to attend the open houses and have an opportunity to review existing conditions, talk to the planning team and share their thoughts on the future needs and visions for unincorporated Madison County. The informal meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. The material
and information presented to the public will be the same at each of the three meetings. Open house dates and locations are: • Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Bethalto Village Hall, 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto • Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Collinsville City Hall, 125 S. Center St., Collinsville • Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Troy Village Hall, 116 E. Market St.,
Troy A link to the online survey, is available on the project website, www.OurFutureMadisonCounty. com. Previous meetings were held in Edwardsville, Maryville and Highland. V i s i t w w w . OurFutureMadisonCounty.com or contact planning@co.madison. il.us for more information.
“Know It All” Trivia Night Set
HIGHLAND - The Highland Area Scouts will present their fifth annual night of “Know It All Trivia.”. The event will be held on Friday February 2 with a 5:30 p.m. checkin at the Highland Knights of Columbus Hall here. Round one begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $100 per table and there will be tables of 8 to 10 people minimum. First prize will be $200, second prize $150 and third prize will be $100. For information contact Cheryl Hess 618-791–3154 Snacks are welcome Little Caesars pizza will be available for purchase. Drinks may be purchased at the KC Hall bar. No coolers or outside beverages allowed.
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Page 12 Belleville Minnie M. Steinhoff Minnie M. Steinhoff, age 92 of Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, January 02, 2018, at Bria of Belleville in Belleville, IL. She was born on Saturday, August 15, 1925, in Maiden, NC, the daughter of John and Lucy (nee Buff) Fredell. She was a member of Towerview Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL; Former member-Garden Heights Baptist Church-Belleville, IL; Former member-First Baptist ChurchHighland, IL. Minnie was born on a farm near the town of Maiden, NC, in Catawa County. She graduated from Bellwood High School in North Carolina, in 1943. She moved to Cleveland county worked for Textile Mills and sang with the Paxton Band on weekends. She married Mr. Grayson, moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1945, and worked at Federal Credit Clothiers and later at Sears and Roebuck. Mr. and Mrs. Grayson returned to NOrth Carolina and farmed for one season, then moved to Denver, CO. She re-married in 1950, and lived in Cape Girardeau, MO where she completed Practical Nursing Course from Chicago School of Nursing. They moved to St. Jacob, IL in 1953 and operated Al’s Surplus Store in Highland, IL and Al’s Utomotive Service on the St. Jacob/Marine Road until 1972. At that time she worked locally as a Home Care Nurse; Seamstress; Artist; Den Mother for Boy Scout Troup 61; Chairperson for Social Concerns Committee and Sunday School Teacher (1st graders through senior citizens) at First Baptist Church -Highland, IL from 1954 to 1973. She later worked at St. Jacob Nursing Home and Chastain’s of Highland. They moved to Belleville, IL in 1976, and received her Social Psychology/Business Management degree from Belleville Area College. She worked for Children and Family Services-Montior/Rehab/ Care while taking night classes at Belleville Area College. Was employed by Addus Health Care, Inc. since 1982. She wrote and self published two books. Survivors include: Son - Paul H. (Mary) Steinhoff, Saint Louis, MO
Grandchild - Dara (significant other-Troy Leighton) Steinhoff, Portland, OR Grandchild - Nathanael Steinhoff, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Jessie (Nicholas) Price, Gerald, MO Grandchild - Dana (Harold) Steinhoff Hawn, Louisville, IL Great Grandchild - Mason Steinhoff Great Grandchild - Brock Steinhoff Great Grandchild - Anthony White Great Grandchild - Minas Kassiou Great Grandchild - Adam Baglin. She was preceded in death by: Father - John E. Fredell Mother - Lucy C. Fredell (nee Buff) 1st Husband - Summie A. “Sam” Grayson (married 10/17/1945 @ NC) 2nd Husband - Alvin C. Steinhoff (married 10/28/1950 @ Denver, CO) Son - Summie W. Steinhoff Died 6/25/2008 Son - Jon A. Steinhoff - Died 7/24/2011 Son - Martin N. Steinhoff - Died 5/30/1971 Daughter - Cecelia J. Steinhoff - Died 10/31/1956 Sister - Preceded by Two Brother - Preceded by Nine. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at SpengelBoulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, Rev. Terry E. Crownover, Retired Pastor, Belleville, IL, officiationg. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Lebanon Michele “Medina” Jones Michele “Medina” Jones, 58, Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. Medina was born March 13, 1959, to William and Essie (nee Taylor) Brooks II, in London, England. She grew up in Queens, New York. Medina served more than 20
The Pioneer years in the US Army and served multiple tours in Iraq. She enjoyed coloring, gardening, and placing a bet now and again. She loved to travel, dance, sing, and have a good time. But most of all, she loved her family and spending time with her children, husband, and parents. She is survived by her Mother, Essie Brooks, Lebanon, IL; Children, Taheim Brooks, St. Louis, MO, Caleeb Fulp, Lebanon, IL, Medina Fulp, Fairview Heights, IL; Brother, Steven (April) Brooks, San Antonio, TX; Aunt Sadie; First Husband, Reese Fulp, Lebanon, IL; Nieces and Nephews, Ishiemah Brooks, Rajahi Brooks, Maleek Brooks, Daisia Brooks, Anthony Brooks. She was preceded in death by her Father, William Brooks; Husband, Christopher Jones. Visitation: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, at the Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 11:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Clergy: Rev. Margaret Lee Interment: 1:00 pm, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Lebanon Curtis W. Griffith Curtis W. Griffith, 77, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, in St. Clair County, IL. Curtis was born March 23, 1940, to Walter and Elizabeth (nee Miller) Griffith, in Sullivan, MO. On December 19, 1976, he married Shiao Jing Chen, in Fort Worth, TX. Curtis joined the Marine Corps at 17, serving 3 years, and then went into the Air Force, retiring after 23 years. He liked to play cards and garden. He would go out of his way to help people, and was an all-around good guy. He is survived by his wife, Shiao Jing Griffith, Lebanon, IL.; children, Cynthia (Greg) Potter, Fayetteville, AR, Glenna Leigh (Tony) Thompson, Rock Field, KY, Walter Griffith, Rock Field, KY, Charles (girlfriend, Abigail Batha) Griffith, Lebanon, IL, Carol Witt, Troy, IL; grandchildren, McKenna, Curren, Alyssa and Gregory; siblings, James (Etsuko) Griffith, House Springs, MO, Nancy (Tony) LaValle, Sullivan, MO, Joyce (Calvin) Bandy, Sullivan, MO; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth Griffith; brothers, Carl and Jerry Griffith. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors. Visitation: Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, January 5, 2018 from 11:00
January 10, 2018 am to 1:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Funeral Service: Friday, January 5, 2018, at 1:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Interment: College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, IL Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL. Highland Sandra C. Feldmann Sandra C. “Sandy” Feldmann Sandra C. “Sandy” (nee Goeddel) Feldmann, 73, of Highland, IL died Thursday, J a n u a r y 4, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Sandy was born October 31, 1944, to Clarence and Margaret (nee Meyer) Goeddel in East St. Louis, IL. On October 2, 1965, she married Pete Feldmann in Columbia, IL. Sandy was a great wife, loving mom and grandma. She loved her family, dogs, and birds. She was a good friend to all and always put everyone ahead of herself. Sandy enjoyed shopping, cooking, fishing, frog gigging, stock car races, and catching up with friends and relatives on the phone. She is survived by her husband, Pete Feldmann, Highland, IL; daughter, Cindy (Bob) Corwin, Collinsville, IL; grandaughter, Danielle (boyfriend Greg Owens) Carter; sister, Joan Lloyd, Edwardsville, IL; and her little puppy Poncho. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Goeddel; brother, Dale Goeddel; brother-in-law, Robert Lloyd. Memorials may be made to Highland Area Christian Service Ministry or Highland Animal Shelter. Visitation: Monday, January 8, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL and Tuesday, January 9, 2018, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 11:00 am at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL Clergy: Rev. Chris Hill, Pastor Interment: Highland City Cemetery Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL. Glen Carbon Formerly of Hamel, IL Bernice L. Gusewelle Bernice L. Gusewelle, age 91 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Hamel, IL, died Thursday, January 04, 2018, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL. She was born on Monday, June 07, 1926, in Edwardsville, IL, the daughter of Ferd and Minnie (nee Strohmeier) Bartels. On Sunday, November 05, 1944, she married Melvin W. Gusewelle who passed away on May 20, 2013.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL. Bernice was born in Fort Russell Township, Edwardsville, IL. She was reared in Hamel on a farm about a mile south of Hamel. After her marriage to Melvin, they lived in Hamel. She worked for Henkhouse Grocery Store in Hamel, IL. She worked at Edwardsville National Bank in Edwardsville, IL for many years. She enjoyed cooking and quilting. Her and her husband enjoyed dancing at Germantown and Highland. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include: Son - Richard L. (Joan) Gusewelle, Edwardsville, IL Daughter - Beverly A. (Thomas) Stipcak, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Brett Stipcak, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Brian (Jamie) Stipcak, New Douglas, IL Grandchild - Brad Stipcak, Topeka, KS Grandchild - April Chapman, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Ellen (Michael) Ireland, Columbia, MO Grandchild - Erin (Matt) Jones, Austin, TX Grandchild - Marcy Molinar, Litchfield, IL Great Grandchild - Grace Chapman, Edwardsville, IL Great Grandchild - Nathan Chapman, Edwardsville, IL Great Grandchild - Riley Stipcak, New Douglas, IL Great Grandchild - Raven Stipcak, New Douglas, IL Great Grandchild - Isabelle Ireland, Columbia, MO Great Grandchild - Josie Ireland, Columbia, MO Great Grandchild - Henry Ireland, Columbia, MO Great Grandchild - Blake Jones, Austin, TX Sister - Faye (Roy) McMillen, Troy, IL Brother - Kenneth (Marie) Bartels, Frisco, TX Nieces and Nephews - Nieces and Nephews - Many Sister In-law - Gladys Wilkening, Hamel, IL Sister In-law - Betty Julian, Kansas City, MO Brother In-law - Vernon (Kathy) Gusewelle, Festus, MO She was preceded in death by: Husband - Melvin W. Gusewelle - Died 5/20/2013 Father - Ferd Bartels Mother - Minnie Bartels, nee Strohmeier Daughter - Brenda L. Molinar Died 12/2/1981 Son - Marlin R. Gusewelle - Died 8/14/2004 Grandchild - Megan L. Molinar - Died 12/2/1981 Brother - Alfred H. Bartels - Died May 1950 Brother - Earl F. Bartels - Died 11/6/1980 Brother - Norman W. Bartels Died 6/7/1964 Sister - Helen M. Vieth - Died 11/07/2006 Brother In-law - Jerome T. Vieth - Died 7/26/1993 Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday,
January 10, 2018 January 09, 2018, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 09, 2018, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL., with Rev. William Gleason, Assistant Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL. Highland James W. Koehler James W. “Muttie” Koehler, Sr., age 84 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born on Saturday, October 7, 1933, in Highland, IL, the son of Waldo R. and Martha M. (nee Kustermann) Koehler. On Saturday, January 27, 1951, he married Joan M. Moore at Pocahontas, AR, who survives in Highland, IL. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL and retired Teamster Local 525. Mr. Koehler was born and grew up in Highland, IL. He worked at Alton Box Company. He operated Muttie’s Tavern east of Highland and then on Broadway in town. He operated a DX Gasoline Station at Walnut and U.S. Route 40 for several years. He worked as a Teamster until retiring in 1995. He was a partner with F & K Enterprises renovating and remodeling apartments for use as rental units. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and stock car racing, and worked in the pit area of the race track. He was an officer with the Southwestern Racing Association for a number of years. He liked traveling in his motor home to visit family and friends thoughout the United States. Spending time with his family was very important to him. He loved all animals and enjoyed feeding squirrels, cats, dog and birds. For many, many years he played cards with his friends at Ed and Millie’s Tavern and HiTop Bowl. Survivors include: Wife - Joan M. Koehler, nee Moore, Highland, IL Son - James W. (Janet) Koehler, Jr, Paradise Valley, AZ Daughter - Jamie L. Wesselmann, Highland, IL Daughter - Jody R. (David) Rouggly, Highland, IL Daughter - Janet K. (Rodney) Sullivan, Clermont, FL Sister - Mary Lou Moore, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jene’ S. (Brian “Herbie”) Zobrist, Highland, IL Grandchild - Julie R. (Sean) Engelmann, Trenton, IL Grandchild - John D. “JD” (Tammy) Wesselmann, Carlyle, IL Grandchild - Jaclyn N. “Jaci” (Jeremy) Nash, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - James W. Koehler, III, Paradise Valley, AZ Grandchild - Justin P. Koehler, Paradise Valley, AZ Great Grandchild - Maya L. Zobrist, Highland, IL
Great Grandchild - Calli M. Engelmann Great Grandchild - Tucker C. Engelmann Great Grandchild - Lexa A. Nash Great Grandchild - Jaylyn R. Smollen, Saint Jacob, IL Great Grandchild - John David Wesselmann, II, Carlyle, IL Great Grandchild - Jayse D. Smollen, Saint Jacob, IL Great Grandchild - Brier C. Engelmann Great Grandchild - Kelsie A. Wesselmann, Carlyle, IL Great Grandchild - Alexis M. Wesselmann, Carlyle, IL Great Grandchild - Madilyn R. Wesselmann, Carlyle, IL Great Grandchild - Brynna A. Nash He was preceded in death by: Father - Waldo R. Koehler - Died 10/30/1985 Mother - Martha M. Koehler, nee Kustermann - Died 3/24/1979 Son - Jerry L. Koehler - Died 1963 Sister - Alice M. Manley - Died 12/26/2012 Sister - Beatrice C. “Betty” Pfister - Died 6/25/1973 Sister - Dorothy L. “Dot” Bellm - Died 5/01/1994 Son-in-law - John A. Wesselmann - Died 8/14/2017 Nephew - Roger A. Pfister, Sr Died 3/07/2015 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation was held from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Animal Shelter or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Highland Edwin Auten Plocher Edwin “Ed” Auten Plocher was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 19, 1925 and passed away Thursday, January 04, 2018. He lived in Highland, Illinois, with Ann Plocher, his wife of 72 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhold and Lacey Plocher and sisters, Jane Plocher, Ruth Hug (Jim) and Liz Reinacher (Melvin). Ed attended elementary school at the Kyle School and graduated from Highland High School.
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He and Ann married January 5, Porter, Adelaide, Drew, Madeline, of CIU (Congress of Independent 1946 at Camp Robinson in Little Maya, Nora, Mia, Jackson, Carter, Unions). He was very proud about Rock where Ed was a Private First Lucy, Charlotte, Beckham, Ezra, being able to meet President Ronald Regan, and because of his job with Class in the Army. He was shipped Ella, James, Wesley, Vivian and CIU, was able to sit in on a couple to Virginia where he served until Clara…#47 and 48 are due this year. of meetings with him. He attended November, 1946. He began work He has one Great-Great Grandchild, multiple Presidential Inaugural balls. as a dairy farmer in 1947 and did Barrett. The last 5 years of his life, he so until 1976. He worked briefly as Memorials or donations can be battled Lewey Body Dementia. an electrician and as a truck driver made to Immaculate Conception During this time he became very for over 20 years. Catholic Church’s School of close to his puppy Stella. Paul He retired in 1985 at the age of Religion in Pierron, IL or St. Jude’s was a great husband, father and grandfather. He treasured his family 60 but continued to help out with his or Shriner’s Children Hospitals. and was very close to many nieces sons’ construction company making Visitation: Sunday, January 7, and nephews. The love for his deliveries or assisting in any way he 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and wife Lorraine was immeasurable. could for many years. Monday, January 8, 2018, from He was very close, concerned and protective of her throughout their He was a member of Immaculate 8:00 to 9:30 am at Meridith Funeral marriage. Even in the end, when the Conception Catholic Church in Home, Highland, IL. Lewey Body was getting the best of Pierron, IL and a member of the Mass of Christian Burial: him, he was worried about his wife. He is survived by his wife, Knights of Columbus. He and Ann Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10:00 Lorraine Seiberlich, Highland, loved to travel around the country on am at Immaculate Conception IL; children, Vicki (Kip) Pabst, tours and saw Alaska, Hawaii and Catholic Church, Pierron, IL. Highland, IL, Paul J. (Michele) California among many other states Clergy: Rev. Fr. Scott Snider, Seiberlich Jr., Highland, IL, Lori visiting farm progress shows along Pastor, Rev. Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor, (David) Bargetzi, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Kole and Claire the way. They ‘wintered’ in Texas St. Paul Catholic Church. Pabst, Hunter P.J. Seiberlich, Jared for 23 years, driving their RV to Interment: Calvary Cemetery, and Dylan Bargetzi; brother and sister-in-laws, Dolores Bender, Harlingen TX. During that time Ed Pierron, IL and Ann loved to dance…ballroom, Meridith Funeral Home, Audrey Boeser, Tom (Barb) Eberhart, Lorna Brendel; his square dancing, polka, you name Highland, IL precious dog, Stella; and many it…sometimes three times a day. nieces and nephews. Highland He was preceded in death by his In addition to dancing Ed loved to Paul J. Seiberlich Sr father, Paul E. Seiberlich; second read, sing, yodel and he always had a Paul J. Seiberlich Sr., 78, of mom and dad, Lorraine’s parents, good joke to tell. He is remembered Highland, IL died Friday, January Loring and Margaret Eberhart; by his entire family very fondly 5, 2018, at St. brothers and sister-in-law, Richard (Joan) Eberhart, Harold Bender, and he will be greatly missed. He Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. Jerome Boeser. was the best example of what a Paul was born Visitation: Tuesday, January 9, man, husband, father, grandfather, D e c e m b e r 2 6 , 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and great-grandfather and great-great 1939 at St. Mary’s Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from Hospital in St. 8:00 to 9:30 am at Meridith Funeral grandfather should be. Louis, MO. On July Home, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by his 2, 1960, he married Mass of Christian Burial: son, James E. Plocher (Surviving Lorraine Eberhart at St. Elizabeth Wednesday, January 10, 2018, spouse, Kaye) and is survived by Catholic Church in Marine, IL. 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic He was a member of St. Paul Church, Highland, IL his wife, Anna Wilhelmina (nee Catholic Church, Highland, IL, Clergy: Rev. Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor Korte) Plocher, Children Patricia a former member of Highland Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Hoffman (John), Gene Plocher Jaycee’s, past President of Highland Cemetery (Jane), Charles Plocher (Yevonne), Optimist Club, and a member of Meridith Funeral Home, Highland American Legion Highland, IL. David Plocher (Mary), Marilyn Post 439. Newman (Tom), Robert Plocher Paul enjoyed playing slow pitch (Mitzi), Mark Plocher (Laurie) and softball for L & M Tavern and Hi-Top Zobrist teams. The teams Carol Henschen (Mike). He is also survived by 27 became family, even vacationing together. He enjoyed teaching his Grandchildren and their spouses: kids how to ski, loved boating, was Jennifer Whitten (Tim), Matt an avid card player and did not like Plocher (Justine), Scott Plocher to lose. He was a huge sports fan (Brenda), Christopher Hoffman and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved to travel and loved (Elisabeth), Karen Feldmann music. He was an avid history buff, (Gary), Cory Plocher (Stacy), loved America and the military. Paul Hoffman (Magda), Heather Paul coached his son in baseball, Linenfelser (Kyle), Chad Plocher basketball and football throughout his youth. He spent all of his spare (Amy), Ed Plocher (Kate), Erik time with his children and was a Newman, Kim Lewis (Zach), wonderful father figure. Paul was Maggie Dorgan (Peter), Lisa Scholl the magnet for his many friends, (Alex), Amy Garrett (Mike), Joel and all different ages of friends took to him. He made his wife’s Newman (Kate), Brent Henschen family his own. (Sarah), Rachel Petersen (Adam), One of his life lessons was how Lacey Rosenberg (Bill), Ben important family and friends were Plocher (Eddie), Garrett Plocher to a person...if you have that, you have everything. (Megan), Jamie Norman (Joe), P.O. 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