The Kinmundy Express from Kinmundy, Illinois • 1

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ILLINOIS THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1SS3 New Rate Plan Begins This Month For Illinois Bell Customers Lows silsr llfodding IVachcnd Planned Ey EMTs Ci Firemen ,1 'ii 4 hi 1 if i I Held Pot Luck Electicn The annual potluck dinner of the Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society was held at the Grace United Methodist Church in Salem. Following the meal, a business meeting was held in which new officers were elected. Those assuming new duties are Harold Boyles, secretary; Bill Snyder, treasurer; Dorothy Jackson, archivist; Richard Jackson, genealogist; Ernie Greere, trustee of tier and Charlene Milano, trustee of tier 3. The program was then presented by Dennis Headlee, Mike Englemier, Charles and Chris Lee, and Bob Elliott, representing the reinactment group of the ISth Arkansas Northwest Volunteer Infantry of the Confederate States of America. Prior to the War of the Rebellion, there were only about 16,000 regular soldiers in this country, so most of all the mobilized units of the war were made up after the war outset.

Each unit, usually formed by some political leader, would elect their own officers and staff from the volunteers. The represented unit was formed to protect the leader between Arkansas and Missouri. Kentucky and Missouri were neutral and never actually became part of the Confederate States. Mr. Headlee stated his ancestral grandfather joined the Confederates because (per family tradition) the Yanks burned his barn.

Before the war, cotton began to replace rice as major cash crop of the south that was traded with Europe. When businessmen of the NE began price fixing, problems arose politically and personally with the people. As the southern land owners produced then- cotton they wanted a price and problems grew. More cheap laborers (slaves) were needed to make more money. The union generally felt they were trying to keep the country together, a foundation made by their grandfathers.

The South felt their homes were being violated by the Union and the problem multiplied. The actual issue of slaves had little to do with the war. Lincoln had plans to rebuild the South after the war, but after his death most reconstruction failed. The Dlinois Bell customers outside north eastern Dlinois may see lower than normal telephone bills in July. That's because flat rate local calling charges, which range from about $4 to $6 a month for residence customers, will be removed from customer bills beginning this month.

Those charges, which are billed one month in advance, will be replaced with per-caO charges, in which customers pay only for the calls they make. Since under the new rate plan calls will be billed in the month after they are made, August bills will be the first to reflect the pay-per-call charges. July bills will have neither the flat rate nor the per call charges for local calls. These changes, which are part of Dlinois Bell's new rate plan, take effect with a customer's July billing date, which is indicated on the first page of their bill. Billing dates are staggered throughout the month at three-day intervals, beginning with July 1 through July 28.

For example, the new rates will be in effect as of July 7 for customers whose bill indicates a July 7 billing date. Only calls placed on or after July 7 will be charged using the new system. Similarly, customers whose billing date if July 28 will begin being NorthSouth hatred was probably fueled more by the postwar issues than by the issues for which the war was fought. The group presented a fine collection of artifacts from the Civil War. Uniforms and dress of the day were explained in detail.

The fine session concluded with a question and answer session and much discussion. On this 125th anniversary of the close of the Civil War, may we take note of Abraham Lincoln's famous words, "We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." ringbearer. The groom chose his brother, Mark Geiler, as his best man, Groomsmen were Bryce Geiler. node of the groom, and Kevin Lane, cousin of the groom. Serving as ushers were Rodney Rose, brother-in-law of the bride, and Chris Stiles, friend of the groom.

Attending the guest bookjmaa-Marilyn Sutherland, friend of the bride. Standing beside the rice basket were Neil Seavers, nephew of the bride, and Cody Bowles, nephew of the groom. A dinner and dance reception was held at the Ramada Inn, Effingham. Cake and punch were served by Teresa Bowles and Carta Merritt, sisters of the groom, and Lorna Geiler, sister-in-law of the groom. The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Austin's Restaurant in Salem.

Following a honeymoon in St. Louis, Missouri, the couple resides in Tuscola. Janet Sue Lowe and Robert Glen Geiler were united in marriage May 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kinmundy Fust United Methodist Church. Rev, Steve Palmer performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Lowe of Kinmundy. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert D. Geiler of Tuscola. Music was provided for the ceremony by Keiidra Walsh, pianist. Carolyn Green, soloist, sang "The Greatest Love of "As Time Goes and "Time in a The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She chose her sister, Sami Rose as her matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Joyce Seavers, sister of the bride, and Colleen Hoffman, friend of the bride. Meagan Merritt, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Shawn Seavers, nephew of the bride, was Dinner guests of Ehvyn and Louise Cheatum on Tuesday evening, June 26th were Marie Ford, Carl, Marie and Johnny Green, Laura and Emmett Garrett of Odessa, Texas, charged under the system on and after the 281th. Under the new rate plan, residence customers will be charged between 3.4 cents and S.6 cents for each call made in their local calling area no matter how long the call lasts. Local calls (Band A) for business customers will be charged at 4.3 cents for the first minute and a penny for each additional minute, less during discount periods.

A typical focal business call which lasts about three minutes would cost about six cents. Calls by residence customers outside their new focal calling area and all business customers will be billed in full one-minute increments. Rates for calls outside new focal calling areas to communities served by Illinois Bell will be reduced by more than half. The new plan also includes discounts based on the time and day a call is placed and on the volume of calls. Based on actual calling data for a four month period, more than six out of 10 residence customers and more than 7 out of 10 business customers will see lower phone bills as a result of the new plan.

Residence customers who have questions can call 800-526-8408 and business customers can call 1-800-435-2200. Trooper Welcomed Captain Roger L. Mclntire, District Twelve Commander recently welcomed Trooper Douglas R. Krutsinger into the District. Krutsinger joined the Dlinois State olice in 1988 and entered the State Police Academy in Springfield.

Following his graduation, he was assigned to patrol duties in District Three, Chicago. On May 1, 1990, Krutsinger transferred to District Twelve and was assigned patrol duties in Marion Country. Trooper Krutsinger, wife Jane Ann, and children will reside in Centralia. Tastes 17 townships road districts. Six multi-township assessor districts.

19 schools, incuding grade schools, high schools, unit districts and Kas-kaskia College. 15 cities and villages. 10 fire districts. Five special districts, including the Salem airport. Odin cemetery, Centralia increment district, Centralia special service area, and Salem increment district.

There are five districts that will collect over a million dollars each. They are: Centralia Grade School, county government, $1, Salem High School. $1,189, 159; City of Centralia. and Centralia High School, $1,057,266. 990 TOWNSHIPS 1 FIRE SPECIAL DISTRICTS Treasurer and Collector and funnier than a circus.

This doubleheader will be at the Kinmundy Ball Park at 8:00 p.m. Local riders will be appearing. Real live donkeys specially trained for donkey baseball will be used for this funtastic show presented by Kinmundy-Alma Fir-men and the EMT's. See "Honey Pot" world famous comedy donkey; 400 lbs. of pure dynamite, he's rough, tough and hard to bluff and hasn't been ridden in years.

The Buckeye Donkey Ball Co. of Wester-ville, Ohio provides donkeys for this event. Since 1934, Buckeye is the oldest and largest Donkey Ball Company in the world. Advance tickets are tickets at the gate will be $4.50 and preschoolers admitted free. Tickets are on sale at Judys Restaurant in Kinmundy, St.

Peter Market in St. Peter and Mr. A's Liquor Store in Sandoval or from any K-A Fireman or E.M.T. All proceeds from both events will be used for new equipment. A DAUGHTER Randy and Cindy Bassett of Wins-ston, Georgia, announce the birth of a duagher, Chelsea Alannah, born Wednesday, June 27, 1990 at Kennestone Hospital in Kennestone, Georgia.

Grandparents are Jim and Joyce Bassett of Winston, Georgia and Price and Patsy Wilson of Carterville, Georgia. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Nellie Fern Bassett of rural Alma, Sandy Branch West. K.C NEWS Kaskaskia College has recently received notification from the Dlinois Department of Corrections that in the 1989 School District 428 Annual Program Review the Kaskaskia Co-llegeCentralia Correctional Center Educational Program was the highest ranking educational program in degrees attained. The KC-CCC Program had 77 students receive degrees in 1989. It also had 254 students receive vocational certificates, which was the second highest ranking.

During 1989, Kaskaskia College awarded 17 Associate of Arts degrees, 38 Associate of Applied Science degrees, and 22 Associate of General Education degrees. Along with the above-mentioned achievements, the KC-CCC Program also had six Electronics students successfully complete a national recognized Electronics Technician Association Exam, thirteen Commerical Cooking students achieve State Certification for Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Licenses, and ten Horticulture students receive State Certification in pesticide application. Also, the Auto Body Instructor received national certification from General Motors, Chrysler, and the Automotive Service Excellence Association. The Auto Mechanics Instructor received certification from General Motors and Chrysler. The KC-CCC Program offers vocational programs in Auto Body, Auto Mechancis, Commercial Cooking, Drafting, Electronics, Horticulture, and Welding.

SELF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING The curriculum mentioned will provide a basic working background for the prospective entrepreneur. The KC Business Service Center will provide on-going counseling to program participants during the training process to assure that the information is being utilized toward the development of a feasible business proposition. The Kaskaskia College Business Service Center is currently looking for applicants, who are interested in starting their own business, to begin the training program. For further information, contact Forrest Langen-feld at Kaskaskia by calling 1-800-642-0859 or 532-1981. extension 220.

The annual EMT's Ice Cream Social will be held July 14 in the Kinmundy City Park. This year's event will include flea market and craft fair -games for everyone and plenty of food, pork burgers, sloppy joes, homemade ice cream, cake, pies, and sodas. This years entertainment starts around 4:00 p.m. with gospel music; at 6:00 p.m. Kristy Jahraus' Tumblers will perform; at 8:30 p.m.

the Salem Promenaders Square Dancers will be on the Tennis Court and at 9:00 p.m. for your dancing pleasure we will have Bobby Williams and the Country Edition. Bring your lawn chairs and come on out and spend the day! Anyone wishing to donate a pie or cake can do so by bringing it to the Park by noon on Saturday or calling any E.M.T. and arrangements will be made to pick it up. More fun on Sunday, July 15.

Buckeye Donkey Baseball, the craziest show on earth, wilder than a rodeo OBITUARY RUTH WAGONER DIES Ruth Mac Wagoner, 84. of Mt. Zion, formerly of Kinmundy, passed away on July 1, 1990 at 5:36 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

She was born June 19, 1906, in Marion County, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Reforma Lee Johnston. She married Herman Wagoner in 1923 and he preceded her in death in 1978. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Baptist Church in Mt. Zion. firming are two sons, Carl Wagoner of Mattoon, and Paul Wagoner of LaPlace; two daughters, Wilma Black of Decatur and Jean Wilkerson of Edmond, Oklahoma; 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by one son, five sisters and four brothers. Graveside services were held on Tuesday at Elder Cemetery with Hub Smith officiating. Linton-Neal Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. SHANNON McWEDKTER DIES Shannon Alan McWhirter, 16, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on June 30, 1990 resulting from an automobile accident.

He was born July 10, 1973. in Marion County. Dlinois. the son of Burl and Florence Forehand McWhirter. Surviving is his father of Corryton; mother of Greenville, Tennessee; three brothers, Jamie of Halls, Tennessee, David of Rogersville, Tennessee, and Chad of Corryton; grandparents, Paul and Bessie McWhirter of Kinmundy and Mr.

and Mrs. Leo Forehand of Patoka. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Linton-Neal Funeral Home with burial in Martin Cemetery, rural Alma. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Mrs. Helen Leckrone of Hammond, Indiana visited Cliff and Nora Olden last Tuesday. She is here because her aunt, Mabel Garrett, is in Barnes Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Garry Olden of Mt. Pulaski and Mrs. Sherri Clark and daughters, Nadene and Kimberlie of Lake Ford spent last Saturday with Cliff and Nora Olden. They, along 'with Mike Olden, all enjoyed a belated Father's Day dinner at the Golden Corrall in Salem. Helen Hanna was a guest of the United Methodist Women's Unit in Mulberry Grove last Wednesday afternoon where she participated in the program and enjoyed the fellowship and salad and dessert hour.

Division Of Property Lccsl Educators Attend Legislative Day Carta, Kristie and Michelle Pack of Southlake, Texas. We all helped Johnny celebrate his birthday with cake and homemade ice cream. The Coalition for Quality Vocational Education is a political action committee established for the advancement of legislation favorable to Vocational Education's goals. The Dlinois Vocational Association, a separate organization, is made up of nine affiliates representing all areas of Vocational Education. The organization's goals include provisions for quality vocational education, inservice opprtunilties, and program improvement for Illinois' vocational teachers, administrators and guidance Schools will receive the major share of property taxes to be collected this year in Marion County.

County treasurer Sherm Doolen reports his office mailed bills Friday (June 29) to collect $12,241,521. Taxes are dual in two equal installments the fjwt one by August 6, and the secomTby September 6. The tax bill for all schools is $7,098,425, or 58 percent of the total. The collection for cities and villages is $1,745,564 or 14.26 percent. Townships and road districts are due to receive $1,360,367 or 11.11 percent.

Taxes may be paid either in installments or all at once at the treasurer's office in the courthouse or at the banks. If you pay by mail, the cancelled check is a receipt. Distribution of 1 YOUR TAX Margie Doolen, System Director, Sandy Lorenz, Special Needs Coordinator, and Jane Kimberley, Special Projects Coordinator from the Marion, Clinton and Washington Regional Delivery System for Vocational Education recently attended the 3rd annual Coalition for Quality Vocational Education and the Illinois Vocational Assocaition Legislative Day. The Legislative Day was held at the State Capitol on June 19, 1990. They had the opportunity to visit with Representative Kurt Granberg and discuss legislation for Vocational Education.

This year's total tax bill of $12,241, 521 compares with $12,614,592 last year and $12,342,444 the year before. Doolen said that while the overall collection is down, some residents will find their bills higher if they live in districts that have increased their tax levies. Taxes on residential property account for the major portion, $6,900, 112. Commercial property will pay taxes of farm property, industrial mineral and railroads $217,049. The county treasurer serves as collector for all the taxing districts that lie in whole or in part within the county.

There are 90 of them that will share in the collection. They are: 17 townships. 989 taxes payable 1 DOLLAR SCHOOLS SHERM DOOLEN, Marion County T7r 1U, i i iirngggBtHTTm i VILLAGES jfflssss--STfC! iSsish fi ijr- wa.iiiif i (i tin jnr rtc if i I JUL i-Ssammi Wfcfirf 1 i i ii 1.