Latzer Library Has Many Special events

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HIGHLAND - As summer is winding down, the Louis Latzer memorial Library has lots of special events coming up in September!

Family Storytime around the Latzer Firepit is set for Thursday, September 7 at 6 p.m where everyone can enjoy stories, a craft, and roasted marshmallows for a relaxing evening with family and friends to celebrate World Literacy Day!

Roald Dahl Day is Wednesday, September 13! Check out a book in the Children’s Library and see if you can find a “golden ticket”! Dahl was a British author of children’s literature and short stories. He also was a wartime fighter “ace” pilot and a poet. He was very poplar and his books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. Some have said that he was “one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century.”

Kevin Keeven from Regions Bank will be presenting “Budgeting for All” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, at Latzer Library. This program is designed for all ages. More information is forthcoming.

Sky Puppies is an exciting program hosted by Jeff and Terry Menz alongside the Riverbend Astronomy Club! The program is designed for children ages 8-10. Children learn about space, planets, stars, and exploration. The informational meeting for this program is on September 19 at 6:30 p.m. This program is an incredible opportunity for the youth!

Dinosaur Family Night is on Thursday, September 21 at 6 p.m. Three “hands on” activities will be available to complete as your schedule allows. Story Pop Ups will be included with a light snack.

Back To School with

Latzer Library is hosting a National Checkers Day Checker Tournament on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No early sign ups are required.

A.M. Preschool Storytimes resume on Monday and Tuesday mornings, beginning on September 11 and 12 at 10 a.m. with Miss Josie. Each storytime includes a story and an age appropriate craft for preschool children.

The Lego Club resumes each week on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., beginning September 12 where everyone gets to design, build, discover.

Shelbyville debra Sue “debbie” dilley

Debra Sue “Debbie” Dilley, 68, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on August 15, 2023, surrounded by the love of family.

Debbie was born on July 3, 1955, in Decatur, the daughter of Carl and Betty (Hott) Porter. She was a dedicated worker, serving as a dietitian for 32 years at various healthcare centers in the area. Known for her diligence and caring nature, she left a lasting impact on the lives of many of her patients and colleagues. She was a proud member of the United in Faith Church in Pana, where she was actively involved in several church activities, further exemplifying her commitment to service and community.

Debbie was not just a loving family woman but also a dear friend to many. Her care and concern for others were evident in her everyday actions, always ensuring those around her were well taken care of. She had a fondness for sitting by Lake Shelbyville with her favorite canine companion, Max. Together they would enjoy a hamburger, basking in the peaceful ambiance of the lake. Debbie also had a penchant for working puzzles and crocheting, activities that brought her much joy and relaxation.

She was a devoted mother to her son, Aaron Porter (Heidi), of Henton, and stepsons Billy and Michael Dilley, both of Tower Hill. She was a cherished grandmother to her 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her siblings, Marsha (Russell) Rinderer of Trenton, Nancy (Kenny) Sudbring of Highland, Sandra Porter of Carlye, and Terry (Janice) Porter of Neoga, held her in the highest regard, as did her many nieces and nephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 30 years, Leonard “Gene” Dilley; brother, Carl Wesley Porter, Jr., and nephew, Christopher Porter. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Tower Hill Cemetery with Pastor Leon Goff officiating. Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Lockart-Green Funeral Home, 302 W. Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family.

Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Emaline Greve

Margaret Emaline Greve

Margaret E. Greve, 86, of Highland, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Highland, Ill., surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born

Margaret Emaline Smith on Sept. 1, 1936, in Unadilla, N.Y., to parents Floyd and Pearl (nee Evans) Smith. She grew up in Unadilla and graduated from Unadilla Central School in 1954. After high school, Margaret earned a bachelor’s degree in education from New York State Teachers College at Potsdam (State University of New York at Potsdam) and taught elementary school English. On Aug. 23, 1958, in Unadilla, she married Lance Greve. Two children followed.

Having a husband in the U.S. Air Force, she and Lance moved around a lot—including to Germany, where they lived for four years, primarily in Hochheim am Main, before moving to Belton, Mo., and then to Highland, Ill. Margaret has resided in Highland since January 1978.

Margaret enjoyed traveling, once taking a month-long road trip to Alaska through Canada with Lance. She especially loved frequenting their beautiful summer cottage on the Skaneateles Finger Lake, N.Y., where she and Lance lived during the summer months. She also loved their regular trips to Florida. Aside from traveling, Margaret liked reading various genres of novels and being an active member of her church. She found meaning in her faith, and she and Lance were longtime members of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edwardsville, Ill., where Margaret was a member of the Women’s Vestry.

A generous woman, Margaret would give you the shirt off her back if needed. She had a great sense of humor, cracking jokes to all and using comedic faces and voices to tell stories to her grandchildren. Anyone who knew her absolutely adored her, and she loved them right back. Above all else, Margaret was a fam- ily woman. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Pearl Smith, and her brothers, Larry Smith and Bruce Smith.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lt. Col. Lance Greve; children, Jon (Debbie) Greve and Virginia Cottrell; grandchildren, Shandi (Jason Penrod) Greve Penrod, Ashley (Mike Zhebrak) Greve, Emma (Edgar) Lavalle, Leathel Bowles, and Mitchell Cottrell; greatgrandchildren, Cypress Penrod, Oliver Bowles, Arnold Bowles, Edgar A. Lavalle, and Rhett Seefeldt; nieces, Cheri Hunter and Sandra Smith; and nephews, Randy Smith and Kim Smith; and great-niece, Cristy Baker. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/greatermissouri or Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: Donor Services, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, “in Memory of Margaret Emaline Greve.”

Memorial Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Edwardsville, Ill.

Memorial Service: Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, 11 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Edwardsville, Ill.

Clergy: Fr. Mark Klamer and Fr. John Conner

Inurnment: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Columbarium and Memorial Garden, Edwardsville, Ill.

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Marianne W. Wade

Marianne W. Wade (Hamers), age 91, of Breese, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.

She was born on July 4, 1932 in Aachen, Germany, the daughter of the late Juliana (Schwalge) and Heinz Hamers. She married Dale Wade in Wiesbaden, Germany on November 27, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2018. Dale and Marianne shared 63 years of marriage.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marianne was preceded in death by her siblings, Heinrich (Greta) Hamers and Gertrude (John) Booth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Frances, nee Monken, Wade; and sister-in-law and brothers-inlaw, Betty (Harry “Bud”) Campbell and Jim Timmermann.

Surviving are her daughters, Gail Wade (John Henss) of Breese and Renee Wade (Ronnie Bell) of Keyesport; her grandchildren, Bailey (Paul) Rinella of Trenton, Max (Karen) Luksetich of Aviston, Jenee Mitchell of Troy, and Maria (Nick) Tannahill of Edwardsville; four great-grandsons, James and Luke Rinella, Alex Mitchell and Leo Luksetich; and sister-in-law, Ruth Timmermann of Carlyle.

Our German firecracker experienced things that we can only imagine during her first couple of decades. Living through war and losing absolutely everything multiple times in her early years had a lasting impact on her. Marianne dedicated her life to her family. She was always very supportive of Dale in his business career. They traveled the world and enjoyed many years wintering in Florida. She absolutely lived for her days volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary where she began in the “old hospital” and managed the gift shop in the new one; we think it was 52 years in all. She will be fondly remembered for her dry sense of humor, her complete bluntness and unwavering opinions, sauerbraten, baked goods (cherry delight) and always treats for her boys.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Breese at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 with Fr. Patrick Peter presiding. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese.

Du warst so lange bei uns, doch gingest Du zu fruh. Herr, gib ihr die ewige Ruhe und das ewige Licht leuchte ihr. Herr, lass sie ruhen in Frieden. Amen.

You were with us for so long, but you left too soon. Lord give her eternal rest and let eternal light shine on her. Lord, let her rest in peace. Amen.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to the Clinton County Humane Society or St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and will be received at the Mass or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www. mossfuneralhome.com

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Carl J. Neier

Carl J. Neier, age 86 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on Saturday, August 7, 1937, in Highland, IL, the son of Gerald and Josephine (nee Essenpreis) Neier.

On Saturday, July 11, 1964, he married Anna May C. (nee Frey) Neier at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, who passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus Council 1580, Highland; St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Board; Operators Local 399, Wood River; Lee Iten Post 439-American Legion, Highland; National Rifle Assoc; former Holy Name Society.

Carl was born and raised at Highland, IL; graduated from St. Paul High School in 1955. He was a US Army Veteran from 1960 to 1962. He had worked for Jakel Manufacturing, Highland Machine and Screw, and E. St. Louis Bank. He then began working for the City of Highland, as a power plant operator in the electric department from 1970 and retired in 1999. He enjoyed motorcycle riding until into his 70’s, target shooting, reading about history, listening to talk radio and was a car enthusiast.

Survivors include:

Son - Gerald A. (Sandra) Neier, Whitesboro, NY

Son - Daniel C. (Judy) Neier, Highland, IL

Son - David W. (Michelle) Neier, Pocahontas, IL

Son - Roger J. Neier, Highland, IL

Daughter - Karen M. (Tyler) Caraway, Bloomington, IL

Grandchild - Kelsey B. Neier, Highland, IL

Grandchild - Matthew D. Neier, Edwardsville, IL

Grandchild - Alex D. Neier, Highland, IL

Grandchild - Ashley L. Neier, Whitesboro, NY

Grandchild - Cooper K. Caraway, Bloomington, IL

Grandchild - Mason C. Caraway, Bloomington, IL

Grandchild - Nicole K. (Steven)

Ford, Clinton, NY

Grandchild - Jeffrey D. R. (McKenzie) Kistner, Utica, NY

Great Grandchild - Adam J. Kistner

Great Grandchild - Luke A. Kistner

Great Grandchild - Olivia P. Ford

Sister - Sister M. Geraldine Neier

SSND, St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by:

Father - Gerald “Jeff” NeierDied 11/28/1966

Mother - Josephine I. (nee Essenpreis) Neier - Died 4/9/1983

Wife - Anna May C. (nee Frey)

Neier - Died 07/31/2019.

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00

AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating.

Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul School Educational Foundation.

Bulldogs Take on Breese

HIGHLAND - Head Coach Jimmy Warnecke never in his tenure at HHS has had to replace all five offensive linemen to start the season, but that’s exactly what he has to do this year after graduating more than 21 kids from last year’s squad.

“This is a first for me,” said Warnecke, “but the group we have up front on our offensive line have come together quite nicely and have become a real cohesive unit.”

Senior defensive lineman Chase Pacatte will move to left tackle on offense while still holding down a tackle slot on defense as well.

Warnecke gets excited as he speaks of his 3-year starter moving to the offensive side of the ball. Pacatte, a stout 6 ft- 3 inch, 285-pound senior, “has some of the best feet for a lineman that I have ever coached,” says Warnecke, “we will be leaning on Chase a lot.

The Dogs are going to be a young squad with some experience sprinkled in throughout the squad this year.

Leading the youth movement this year will be sophomore quarterback Blake Gelly, who won the starting position and will guide the Dogs offense. Gelly, a gritty hard-nosed kid is very athletic and won’t back down from anyone.

Highland will need to be creative offensively as they lost plenty of playmakers, however, HHS will have a scat back Dylan Beadle as another offensive threat.

Home conference as whole will be very balanced and Highland will need to be on their game coming out of the gate.

One thing is for certain - when football season begins Coach Jimmy Warnecke and his staff will have his young men ready to play some football. Game time Friday is 7 p.m. at Bulldog stadium. Highland fans will be there to support Coach Warnecke, his staff and his young Bulldogs a very successful 2023 season.

Quarterback Club Pioneer Newspaper/Contributed

The Highland quarterback club will begin its 2023 campaign this weekend as all games will be played at Hunsche Field behind the Kotre recreation center. Leading this year’s 8 u team will be easton range #28, left, and his teammate Madden Grieve. You can find all of the schedules for the Highland Quarterback football teams at https:// hqcbulldogs.engagesports.net/

There will be plenty of opportunity for the young Bulldogs to step in and make their mark as the season opens up this week as the Cougars from Breese Central come calling.

HHS will be changing things up this season with their non conference schedule after Breese comes to visit. The Dogs will travel to Champaign to take on Mohamet Seymore. Week three sees the Green Wave from Matoon coming to town before HHS moves into conference play before closing out the regular season with a trip to Decatur where they will take on the State 3A power house St. Theresa.

Warnecke says the Indians from Mascoutah will be the favorite to take conference this year. The

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‘Bike Bus’ Rolls Into Action to Encourage Middle School Kids to Try Biking to School

EDWARDSVILLE – Students who attend Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools will have several opportunities to take part in a “Bike Bus” for their morning and afternoon school commute in the coming months.

This alternative way of getting to school is being organized to demonstrate how fun and easy it can be for middle school students to travel via two wheels rather than four or more. The effort is being led by Edwardsville’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which came about as part of the City’s goal of providing safe, accessible routes and amenities for cyclists and pedestrians in Edwardsville.

The Bike Bus will operate for the morning and afternoon commute on four Fridays: September 15, 22 and 29, and October 6. Routes have been created for both middle schools: Liberty, at 1 District Drive, and Lincoln, at 145 West Street. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a bike bus is a fixed route to and from school with designated “bus stops” along the way. At each stop, bicyclists from nearby neighborhoods and areas can join fellow student riders and the adults who will serve as bus escorts. It’s an idea that’s in motion in numerous U.S. cities and school districts.

“Edwardsville is a very bikefriendly town, and bikes are a great form of transportation for all ages,” said Jason Stacy, a member of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

“All of our schools provide bike racks, and riding to school can be a great alternative to the bus.”

The Lincoln Middle School route will follow Madison County must be considerate of the fellow riders and the bus “drivers.”

Online registration is recommended to help the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee anticipate participation and to collect contact information. More information about the Bike Bus, including departure times, maps of the routes and the online registration form, can be found on the City’s website: www.cityofedwardsville.com/bikebu

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