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Page 4C Thursday, September 12, 2002 Breese Journal II 1 by Lynn Venhaus AROUND THE COUNTY: Girt Scouts is more than cookies, you know Girls who join scouts can make new friends, go hiking, help out others, and have exciting new adventures. Area local Girl Scout leaders are spearheading a tall enrollment drive, so if you know a girl ho's interested in joining, come to a sign-up session this Saturday at any of the following locations: Aviston Elementary School Library. I to 3 p.m.: Bartelso Village Hall. I to 3 p.m.: Breese Public Library. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

(for Beckemeyer residents, too): and Germantown Public Library. II a.m. -to Bring your child's immunization record and 57 for membership fee. Carlvle and St. Rose residents should check out information i lift If Array of Craftsmen To demonstrate show crafts at Ingram's Pio.

Log Cabin Village Near Kinmimd). Illinois 3 Big Weekends This Year Sept. 21st' Sept. 22nd Sept. 28th Sept.

2th Oct. 12th Oct. 13th 10 a nt 5l' land Jaycees on Saturday, Oct, 5, at Pierron Park. To sign up, call TriciaB. at 977-4386.

oo oo oo BUSINESS BRIEFS: Dr. Polly Hedlger hai Joined thechl- ropractic office of Dr. Marc Smith in Breese. The new chiro- praetor wiH work from the Breese office, which has expanded office hours to five days a week, with evening appointments on Monday and Wednesday. The office is also open from 8:30 to 1 1 a.m.

on Saturdays. Dr. Hediger is a recent graduate of Logan Col- lege of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, and specializes in family practice and nutrition. To reach them, call 5267732- The local Breese business, Food and Things, will again par- ticipate in the 11th annual Best of Missouri Market Oct. 5 and 6 at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St.

Louis. Co-owners are Lois Garcia, who developed a meat marinade and seasoning called "Chef's Request," and Diane Hummert. One hundred vendors have been selected for the market at the Garden, which is located at 4344 Shaw Boulevard in south St. Louis. Kaskaskia College has a new website address on the Internet www.kaskaskia.edu.

The spiffed up site now features the col- lege catalog and all course offerings. Students, past and present, can also add or drop courses, checfk grades and account balances, and get other information through a pin number and proper identi- fication. If you're interested in finding out more about the interac- tive site, call the Admissions and Records office at 545-3040. Second Street Studio in Breese has new classes starting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This new session will end Nov.

23. There is a new Yoga For Relaxation class from ,8 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 526--. 0777.

Tonnies True Value in Albers is celebrating its 90th anniversary this Thursday through Saturday. On Friday, a Stanley-Bostitch representative will be on hand to provide free repair on Bostitch air tools, and some special deals. Store hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Saturday. oo oo oo 't NEWS NOTES: kaskaskia College is partnering with Eastern Illinois University to offer a new teacher's education bachelor degree program at the Centralia campus. Students will be able to complete a major in elementary education through a combination of courses offered by both institutions locally. An informational meeting is planned for 2 p.m.

on Monday, Sept. 30. in Room HB154 at Kaskaskia College. For more information, call Mary Finley at 545-3044. Crafters are being sought for Highland's Fall Festival Oct.

4. 5 and 6. For more information, call the Highland Chamber of Commerce at 654-3721. oo oo oo THINGS TO DO: St. Augustine's Parish Center will be the site of a quilt bingo this Sunday at 2 p.m., sponsored by the St.

Ann's Sodality. There will be 24 quilt games and raffle, with cash for doubles and a 5050 game. No one under 18 years old can play. A fried chicken lunch will be served from 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., and carryouts will be available.

The Ladies Sodality of St Cecilia Parish is hosting a quilt bingo on Thursday, Sept. 19. at 8 p.m. at the parish center in Bartelso. There will be attendance prizes and refreshments.

You should bring bingo chips. The Albers American Legion will host a breakfast from 8 to 1 1:30 q.m. this Sunday at the Legion Hall. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, ham. eggs, and potatoes.

The 54th annual Okawville Fair takes place this weekend, with a queen judging this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Luechtefeld Gym. and music by Still Kickin' outside from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Community Club Park. On Saturday, a horseshoe tournament will begin at noon, an antique tractor pull at 2 p.m..

a talent show at p.m.v bingo from 5 to 10 p.m., and music by Midnight Drive from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Sunday, a parade is set for 2 p.m.. bingo from 4 to 10 p.m. and the Heritage Band from 6 to 10 p.m.

Rides, concessions, kids activities, and school bands will play "All food craft items i' fi for sale! ajuIk Jr. High.lir.idi- 6 -Si High School: 00 Kindergarten thru grade 5 Civil War Sthiur Liang Hmr 1st Jt frd Wet ki nJy No alcohol or dogs allowed' FALL WILT BINGO sent home from school, and anyone in Albers or Darhiansville should call Lesa Vaughn of the Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council at -888-3 1 7-6353. If you have anv questions orneed more informa-tion. other contact numbers are: Jackie Chiarolann of Aviston, 228-7 I I 3: Stacey Albers of Bartelso. 765-2406: Norma Knebel of Beckemever.

227-8623: Robbin Tedeschi of Breese, 526-0368; Kim Hempen of Carlyle. 594-4298: Cheryl Kennedy of Carlyle, 594.3748; Deb.Beckmann of Germantown, 523-4305; 'and Tammy Albers of Germantown. 523-4927. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Make a-Wish. Foundation.

aiL orientation- meeting will take place on Monday. Sept. 23. at 7 p.m. in.

the first-floor conference room at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. To make a reservation or for more information, call 343-0480. The Make-a-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. They seek volunteers to help grant wishes, raise funds, do marketing and commu-v nications work, and provide office support and volunteer services.

Anyone planning to participate in the city-wide garage sale sometime during the Harvestfest Days set for Oct. 4, 5 and 6 in Breese must register by Sept. 20 with the Harvestfest Committee. A fee of S6 is being charged. in First Bank.

Creations Galore, or Equity Fifty -Five to preregister. For more information, call Barb R'k'hter. president of the Breese Chamber of Commerce, at 526-0048 (work) or 526-7040 (home), If ou get your paper early Wednesday evening, there's still tune to 'give blood at' the Community Blood Drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Sept.

1 1 at the Breese American Legion. Other Red Cross community blood drives include one set for Wednesday. Sept. 18. from 3 to 7 p.m: at the Market Center in New Baden.

Donors will receive a free gallon of milk. The Shat-tuc United Methodist Church will be the site of a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. oc oo oo PKOPLE CHATTER: Mater Dei's homecoming.

"Rock Roll Knights." will be held the last week of September. Senior queen and king candidates include Jill Albers. Anne Hawley. Nicky Huels. Amanda Koch.

Jenna Koopmann. Andrew Beer. Kyle llenss. Eric Mueller. David Smith and Randy Venhaus.

Freshman attendants are Shanna Wedekemper and Aaron Venhaus. sopho-mure attendants are Katrina Niemeyer and Ben Pingsterhaus, and liinior attendants are Jessica Henrichs and Joel Koentz. Congratulations to Jolanda Durbin of St. Rose, who was one ot 27 state finalists in the 4-H Photography Display competition at the recent Illinois State Fair. Best ishes to Carla and Jeff Yonder Haar of Carlyle, who celebrate their ninth anniversary on Sept.

18. Happy second anniversary to Heather and Brian Luitjohan of St. Louis. Happy birthdays to- Ricky Jankowski of Damiansville. Sept.

12: Kristi Strieker of rural Breese. 17 on Sept. 16: Jackie Boeck-man of Breese. Sept. 17: twins Emilv and Aim Krebs of Breese.

Sept II. oc OO oo SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: This year Clinton County League baseball championship series pits the Aviston Aces against the Centralia Buds, with the final game of the best-of-three contest this Sunday. The grand finale will take place at I p.m. the A iston Park. So far.

Aviston and Centralia are tied at one in apiece. The Aces won the first game. 8-3. while Centralia won the second one. 12-3.

So come out and see some great baseball and enjoy some fine concessions. Congratulations to players who distinguished themselves on Clinton County League teams this season, notably league co-MYPs Jason James of Carlvle and Jason Rakers of Aviston. league Most Valuable Pitcher Brian Klostermann of Aviston. and team MVPs Darrin Baer of Trenton. Jason Guest of Beckemeyer.

Neil Budde of Bartelso and Justin Knolhoff of Centralia. -Rakers as also batting champion. The Benny Rakers Memorial Coed Softball Tournament kicks off at 7 Thursday. Sept. 19.

and will continue through Sunday. Sept. 22. at the Aviston City Park, with the championship game at 6 p.m. Fifteen teams are participating.

It also coincides ith the village's Fall Fest. which includes a car show, kids' activities and a disc jockey all day. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome at the second annual Motorcycle Ride and Show on Saturday Sept. 21. at "AkCiuiley Kawasaki in.

Highland. Registration unS a "Show and Shine" will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, at which time people Cm vote tor iheir favorites in numerous categories. It will be followed by a ride from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. Participants will have a choice of several routes, which end in a gathering for awards.

McCunley's all-terrain vehicle demonstration track will also open at in a.m.. and helmets are required. The Highland Lions Club will serve lunch at 1 1:30 a.m. The event is a benefit sponsored by the. Friends of St Joseph Hospital in Highland.

Entry fees are S15 per single or S2( per couple, and include a continental breakfast. ATV traA. lunch, route maps, prizes and music. Those not riding can attend at no charge. To register or for more information, call event coordinator Justin Schol! at 654-2277.

The annual Milk Bowl Game between Mater Dei and Central is set for Friday: Sept. 20. auCeniral High-SchopLBeforehand. the Central PAWS organization is sponsoring a chili supper starting at p.m. at the football field, with chili, hot dogs, nachos.

and assorted combinations to he served. You can sign up for a Fall Dart League at All Around Outdoors in Carlyle. For more information, call 594-2800. The second annual Braggin Rights Tractor Pull ill be Saturday. Sept.

2.1. at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Carlyle. sponsored bv the Bartelso Pullers Club. For more information, call Jason at "65-2 IN). The Fish for Dillon Bass Tournament will take place this Saturday and Sunday at Carlyle Lake, sponsored by the Southern 7 BASS lub.

The tourney is a benefit for Dillon Stockmann. an Aviston toddler with athetoid cerebral palsy, whose family plans a trip to Poland for him to receive treatment. Registration for the largemouth bass tourney will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the KVS Club, hear the Tamalco Boat Ramp. There will also be a chicken buffet for S4 a plate, and a 5050 draw ing and product raffle from 5 to 6 p.m.

The tourney on Sunday ill be at the Keyesport Ramp. For more information, call tournament organizer Frank Bix-ler at 744-570? or Duane Stinnett at 749-9999. State RepDrtGranberg's annual Golf Outing is this Saturday at Carlyle Lake Golf Course, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m Four-person teams are wanted. Call Carol at 526-2500 or Fer-die at 523-4732 for more information or to sign up. A coed kickball tournament is being sponsored by the High Thursday, Sept: 19 8 p.m.

St. Cecilia Parish Center S. Waisliington St. Bartelso, IL Hand-Made Quilts Cash Awards for Ties throughout the weekend. Attendance Prizes Refreshments Bring your Bingo chips (No Paper Cards) SPONSORED BY LADIES SODALITY NOTABLE QUOTABLE: "Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up." the Rev.

Jesse Jackson 00 00 -V License B1500I4 Pancake Sausage andor Ham with Eggs and Potatoes BREAKFAST Sunday, Sept. 15 RANDOM THOUGHTS: Irma Deimeke sent me this e-mail called "Historical Look at Presidents." It's a history lesson that's certainly thought-provoking and, yes, a tad eery: Look what happens when a President gets elected in a year with an the end. Also notice it goes in increments of 20 ears. 1840: William Henry Harrison (died in office) 1860: Abraham Lincoln (assassinated) -1880: James A. Garfield (assassinated) 1900: William NfcKinley (assassinated) 1920: Warren G.

Harding (died in office) 1940: Franklin D. Roosevelt (dies in office) 1960: John F. Kennedy (assassinated) 1980: Ronald Reagan (survived assassination attempt) 2000: George W. Bush Can iJiistory teacher explain these coincidences between Kennedy and Lincoln? Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1 846. John F.

Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in I860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in I960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.

Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both Presidents were shot in the head. Lincoln's secretary as named Kennedy. Kennedy's secretary was named Lincoln.

Both were assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1 808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. John Wilkes-Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.

Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was bom in Both assassins were known by their three names. Both names are composed of 1 5 letters. Lincoln was shot at the theater named 'Ford'. Kennedy was shot in a car called 'Lincoln' made by "Ford'. Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.

oo oo oo CONTACT: Deadline for column information is Monday afternoon. Submissions are always welcome please contact me by e-mail at: lzvenhausaoi.com. by phone at either 394-4582 or 394-4583, or by dropping a note in the mail or at the Breese Journal office. Thank you. Serving from 8:00 11:30 a.m.

onalnss ledLiuinnUJeeii a fflaanfl iina nil oo To be held prior to the CentralMater Dei Milk Bowl football game! I National Assisted lining Week is reeigfluei' the week if II Sept. 20th Starting at 6 p.m. Central High School IPSept. lUS Hill You Sins 'Em fliih i Football Field! Food to be sold: Chili Chili Dogs Hot Dogs Chili Cheese Nachos Nachos Soda ma Withjlie Music Man-W 6 p.m. Midnight ffi Villi Catherine Assisted Living is proud to have been serving the community for the past 5 years.

Come celebrate with us, join an activity or just stop by for a visit. Winner "of, our quilt raffle September 8, 2002, was Regina Villa Catherint Assisted Living A diyision of Carlyle Healthcare Center, Inc. 491 Clinton SL Carlyle. IL 62231 618-594-8363 Check us out on the Web at httn7v.rarryfeba!fhc3re.eomy I I I 2k 'I IMt HI Sponsored by Central P.A.W.S. organization! f.

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