Getting Settled Guide Section 3
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Getting Settled Guide Section 3
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It’s Time! To learn more: www.greenville.eduORCALL888-818-4625 Greenville College . . . Transforming Lives July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 47 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Main campus: GodfreyPhone: 4667000Public two-year community college offers various associate’s degrees and certifications Tuition: $852 per semester, in-state Number of students: 8,016 LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Main campus: St. Charles, Mo.2221050 Private four-year university offers various bachelor’s and master’s degrees and certifications. Campuses in Belleville and several St. Louis sites Tuition: $6,000 per semester Number of students: 15,000 MCKENDREE COLLEGE Main campus: Lebanon 537-4481 Private four-year university offers bachelor’s degrees in 37 subject areas, including education, international relations and preprofessional studies, and master’s degrees in education. In the 2007-08 academic year, McKendree changes its name to McKendree University. Tuition: $9,150 per semesterNumber of students: 3,212 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE Main campus: Edwardsville 650-2000 Public four-year university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees and certifications in at least 57 subject areas, including engineering, nursing, education and now pharmacy. Campuses in Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton (dental school). Tuition: $2,449/semester, in-state undergraduate (including fees) Number of students: 13,493 SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE Main campus: Belleville235-2700 Public two-year community college offers various associate’s degrees and certifications. Campuses in Granite City, Red Bud and 26 off-campus sites. Tuition: $756/semester, in-district Number of students: 16,245 www.webster.edu/scottafb www.webster.edu/scottafb www.webster.edu/scottafb Webster University Scott Air Force Base Campus 618-746-4747 MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROCUREMENT AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT Online and Certificate Programs Also Available! Students gather outside of Dunham Hall at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Page 48 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES ALORTON Village Hall: 4821 Bond Ave. Phone: 874-7084 Founded: 1944 Population: 2,735 Land area: 1.78 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Median household income: $17,860 Median rent: $384 School district: Cahokia School District 187, East St. Louis School District 189 BELLEVILLE City Hall: 101 S. Illinois St. Phone: 233-6810 Police Department: 234-1212 Fire Department: 234-2233 Founded: 1814 Population: 42,165 Land area: 18.85 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $35,979 Median rent: $497 School districts: Belleville School District 118, Belleville School District 201 What it's known for: Belleville was settled by German immigrants. It's known for having one of the longest Main Streets in the country and for its round fountain called The Square. BROOKLYN City Hall: 312 S. Fifth St. Phone: 271-8424 Police Department: 274-2198 Fire Department: 874-8204 Founded: 1837 Population: 658 Land area: 0.84 square miles City meetings held: 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month Median household income: $16,630 Median rent: $299 School district: Brooklyn School District 188 CAHOKIA Village Hall: 103 Main St. Phone: 337-9510 Police Department: 337-9505 CONTINUED ON PAGE 49 CHECK OUT OUR SHOWROOM “Duck” Huegen – President 5908 Moeller Rd. • Mascoutah (618) 566-2248 • (866) 566-2248 www.theflooringduck.com • Job Finish & PreFinish, Hardwood, Carpet • Vinyl & Ceramic Sales & Installation Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Additional hours by appointment Financing Available - Credit Cards Accepted July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 49 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES Fire Department: 337-5080 Founded: 1699 Population: 16,391 Land area: 9.98 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month Median household income: $31,001 Median rent: $560 School district: Cahokia School District 187 What it's known for: The Church of the Holy Family in Cahokia is believed to be the oldest Catholic parish in the country. CASEYVILLE Village Hall: 10 W. Morris St. Phone: 344-1233 Police Department: 344-2151 Fire Department: 344-2141 Founded: 1845 Population: 4,181 Land area: 6.21 square miles Village meetings held: 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Median household income: $31,512 Median rent: $492 School districts: Collinsville School District 10, East St. Louis School District 189 CENTREVILLE City Hall: 5800 Bond Ave. Phone: 332-1021 Police Department: 332-1184 Fire Department: 398-3548 Founded: 1957 Population: 5,971 Land area: 4.33 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Median household income: $23,500 Median rent: $364 School districts: Cahokia School District 187, East St. Louis School District 189 DUPO Village Hall: 100 N. 2nd St. Phone: 286-3280 Police Department: 286-4884 or 286-3397 Fire Department: 286-3113 Founded: 1907 Population: 4,071 Land area: 4.43 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month. Median household income: $43,036 Median rent: $500 School district: Dupo School District 196 What it's known for: The Martin/Boismenue House, a restored old French heritage home. EAST CARONDELET Village Hall: 950 State St. Phone: 286-4660 Police Department: 286-4466 Founded: 1872 Population: 207 Land area: 1.25 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month Median household income: $36,071 Median rent: $475 School district: Dupo School District 196 EAST ST. LOUIS City Hall: 301 River Park Drive Phone: 482-6811 Police Department: 482-6767 Fire Department: 482-6868 Founded: 1865 Population: 31,530 Land area: 14.06 square miles City meetings held: 6 p.m. on first Thursday of the month; committee meetings held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. CONTINUED ON PAGE 50 Mike Guest Jan Vernier Call Mike Guest For A Free Shop At Home Estimate Page 50 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49 Median household income: $21,324 Median rent: $361 School district: East St. Louis School District 189 What it's known for: Originally called Illinois Town, this river city is the home of world renown dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham, jazz musician Miles Davis and and Olympic athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee. FAIRMONT CITY City Hall: 2601 N. 41st St. Phone: 274-4504 Police Department: 874-6100 Fire Department: 274-4504 Founded: 1914 Population: 2,425 Land area: 2.40 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Median household income: $27,070 Median rent: $401 School districts: East St. Louis School District 189, Collinsville School District 10 Phone: 489-2000 Police Department: 397-2222 Fire Department: 489-2085 Founded: 1969 Population: 15,295 Land area: 11.15 square miles City meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month Median household income: $49,131 Median rent: $618 School districts: Belleville High School District 201, PontiacWilliam Holliday School District 105 What it's known for: Fairview Heights hosts St. Clair Square and is known as the retail center of the metro-east. FAYETTEVILLE Village Hall: 2212 Main Ave. Phone: 677-3343 Founded: 1837 Population: 384 Land area: 0.26 square miles Village meetings held: 8 p.m. on the first Monday and third Thursday of the month Median household income: $35,417 Median rent: $592 School districts: Freeburg School District 70, Central High School District 77 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS City Hall: 10025 Bunkum Road Office 618-632-7745 Fax Cellular 618-632-7865 618-791-8773 www.Ellerbrake.com Rental Property Available 1309 Scott-Troy Road - Lebanon, Illinois 62254-1921 FREEBURG Village Hall: 14 Southgate Center Phone: 539-5545 Police Department: 539-3131 Fire Department: 277-3500 Founded: 1836 Population: 3,850 Land area: 3.19 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $51,434 Median rent: $559 School districts: Freeburg School District 70, Central High School District 77 CONTINUED ON PAGE 51 CARPET MART 1901 S. Illinois Belleville 234-6900 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 51 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 LEBANON City Hall: 312 W. St. Louis St. Phone: 537-4976 Police Department: 277-3500 Fire Department: 277-3500 Founded: 1874 Population: 3,427 Land area: 2.15 square miles City meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month Median household income: $37,042 Median rent: $440 School district: Lebanon School District 9 What it's known for: Lebanon is home to McKendree College, one of the oldest Methodist colleges in the country. LENZBURG Village Hall: 215 N. Charles St. Phone: 475-3347 Police Department: 277-3500 Fire Department: 277-3500 Founded: 1862 Population: 577 Land area: 1.24 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month Median household income: $30,417 Median rent: $332 School districts: Marissa School District 40, New Athens School District 60 MARISSA Village Hall: 212 N. Main St. Phone: 295-2351 Police Department: 295-3022 Founded: 1867 Population: 2,107 Land area: 3.72 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $31,684 Median rent: $403 School district: Marissa School District 40 What it's known for: The Marissa Academy Building, site of the Coal Museum and the Coal Miners Monument. CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 Page 52 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Mondays of the month Median household income: $47,824 Median rent: $541 School district: Millstadt School District 160 MASCOUTAH City Hall: 3 W. Main St. Phone: 566-2964 Police Department: 566-2255 Fire Department: 566-2970 Founded: 1839 Population: 5,575 Land area: 8.64 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $46,451 Median rent: $571 School district: Mascoutah School District 19 What it's known for: The Berger-Kiel log house in Scheve Park and the huge mural on the old granery on Main Street. NEW ATHENS Village Hall: 905 Spotsylvania Phone: 475-2144 Police Department: 475-2133 Fire Department: 277-3500 Founded: 1831 Population: 1,994 Land area: 1.73 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $39,625 Median rent: $438 School district: New Athens School District 60 What it's known for: Home of the Kaskaskia Marina and former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog. MILLSTADT Village Hall: 111 W. Laurel Phone: 476-1514 Police Department: 476-7250 Fire Department: 476-1234 Founded: 1867 Population: 2,776 Land area: 1.11 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first and third NEW BADEN Village Hall: One East Hanover Street Phone: 588-3813 Police Department: 588-7741 CONTINUED ON PAGE 53 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 53 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 52 ST. LIBORY Fire Department: 588-7741 Founded: 1846 Population: 3,048 Land area: 1.34 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month Median household income: $45,859 Median rent: $479 School district: Wesclin School District 3 O’FALLON City Hall: 255 S. Lincoln Ave. Phone: 624-4500 Police Department: 624-4545 Fire Department: 624-4545 Founded: 1854 Population: 25,000 Land area: 10.91 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $55,927 Median rent: $660 School districts: O'Fallon Township High School District 203, Central School District 104, O'Fallon Grade School District 90 What it’s known for: Was the boyhood home of Hollywood legend William Holden and famed illustrator Bernie Fuchs. Ronald Reagan also spent summers here with his favorite aunt — “Ma” Rush. Village Hall: 1009 Lincoln St. Phone: 768-4216 Population: 588 Land area: 0.94 square miles City meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month Median household income: $50,625 Median rent: $365 School district: St. Libory School District 30 SAUGET Village Hall: 2897 Falling Springs Road Phone: 337-5267 Police Department: 332-6507 Fire Department: 332-6700 Founded: 1968 Population: 186 Land area: 4.13 square miles Village meetings held: 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month Median household income: $35,833 Median rent: $442 School district: Cahokia School District 187 What it's known for: Home of the Gateway Grizzlies minor league baseball team. CONTINUED ON PAGE 54 Page 54 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 53 SHILOH Village Hall: 1 Park Drive Phone: 632-1022, ext. 6 Police Department: 235-0670 Fire Department: 624-4545 Founded: 1850 Population: 11,000 Land area: 10.05 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month Median household income: $57,692 Median rent: $558 School districts: Shiloh Village School District 85, O'Fallon High School District 203 SMITHTON Village Hall: 101 South Main St. Phone: 233-4180 Police Department: 233-0550 Fire Department: 234-7373 Founded: 1850 Population: 2,195 Land area: 1.67 square miles Village meetings held: 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month Median household income: $51,806 Median rent: $461 School districts: Smithton School District 130, Freeburg School District 77 SWANSEA Village Hall: 1400 N. Illinois Ave. Phone: 234-0044 Police Department: 233-8114 Fire Department: 233-0456 Founded: 1886 Population: 10,413 Land area: 5.07 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month Median household income: $49,851 Median rent: $522 School districts: High Mount School District 116, Wolf Branch School District 113, Belleville High School District 201 WASHINGTON PARK Village Hall: 5300 N. Park Drive Phone: 874-2040 Police Department: 874-0115 Fire Department: 874-2101 Founded: 1828 Population: 5,345 Land area: 2.45 square miles Village meetings held: 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month Median household income: $21,132 Median rent: $488 School district: East St. Louis School District 189 M. 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Third St. Phone: 463-3522 Police Department: 463-3505 Fire Department: 463-3565 Founded: 1837 Population: 30,425 Land area: 15.64 square miles City Council meetings: second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $31,213 Median rent: $430 School district: Alton District 11 What's its known for: Home of Robert Wadlow (1918-1940), who at 8 feet, 11 inches tall and 490 pounds holds the Guiness record for world's tallest man; Alton Museum of History and Art; We Are Helping Seniors Find Solutions at PROVIDENCE PLACE Assisted Living (licensed by the State of Illinois) and Independent Living Apartments at Faith Countryside Homes • Spacious One Bedroom and Alcove Apartments home of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine; historic homes and downtown antique shoppping district; Alton Belle riverboat casino; and Piasa bird rock painting. COLLINSVILLE City Hall: 125 N. Center St. Phone: 346-5200 Police Department: 344-2131 Fire Department: 346-5201 Founded: 1872 Population: 24,707 Land area: 13.59 square miles City Council meetings: First and third Mondays of the month, 7 p.m. Median household income: $42,353 Median rent: $513 School district: Collinsville District 10 What it's known for: World's largest catsup bottle (old Brooks Catsup water tower), with its own fan club and Web site, www.catsupbottle.com); Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site; Fairmount Park horse racing; and Gateway Convention Center. EDWARDSVILLE City Hall: 118 Hillsboro Ave. CONTINUED ON PAGE 56 For the very best in: Individualized Nursing Care – Including Post-Surgical Care, Post Stroke, Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Diabetic Care, Pain Management Rehabilitative Services – Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapies Marka Nursing Home has it all! 210 South 10th Street Mascoutah, IL 62268 (618) 566-8000 • Competitive Rates • Full Service Dining • Scheduled Social Events • Assistance Available for Activities of Daily Living • Housekeeping and Laundry Service • Emergency Call System • A Caring and Professional Staff on site 24 hours Faith Countryside Homes Highland, Illinois Welcome to the community that we have been proud to call home since 1981 "Where Life is Good" call Darlene (618) 651-3205 WELCOME!! Page 56 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 MADISON COUNTY CITIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55 Phone: 692-7500 Police Department: 656-2131 Fire Department: 692-7541 Founded: 1812 Population: 21,000 -23,000 (est.) Land area: 13.87 square miles City Council meetings: first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Median household income: $50,921 Median rent: $556 School district: Edwardsville District 7 What it's known for: Home of six Illinois governors, including Illinois' first territorial governor, Ninian Edwards; home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and the historic LeClare Neighborhood. GLEN CARBON City Hall: 151 N. Main St. Phone: 288-1200 Police Department: 288-7226 Fire Department: 288-1220 Founded: 1812 (approx.) Population: 10,440 Land area: 13.87 square miles Village Board meetings: second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Median household income: $50,921 Median rent: $556 School district: Edwardsville District 7 What it's known for: Yanda log cabin; covered bridge; historic Old Town area; Miners Park and memorial to coal miners who helped establish the village. GRANITE CITY City Hall: 2000 Edison Ave. Phone: 452-6200 Police Department: 451-9760 Fire Department: 876-1424 Founded: 1896 Population: 31,632 Land area: 16.68 square miles City Council meetings: First and third Tuesdays of the month. School district: Granite City District 9 What its known for: Home of U.S. Steel Corp.-Granite City Works; hometown of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler and opra star Erie Mills. HAMEL Village Hall: 111 S. Old Route 66 Phone: 633-2484 Police Department: 633-2777 Fire Department: 633-2205 Founded: 1955 CONTINUED ON PAGE 57 Clinton Manor Living Center..... Where QUALITY healthcare for seniors includes QUALITY of life! • Skilled Nursing Care • Medicare Rehabilitation Services • Skilled Therapy Services 111 E. 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Delmar Ave. Phone: 251-2681 Police Department: 254-4393 Fire Department: 254-4393 Founded: 1920 Population: 1,569 Land area: 3.9 miles Village Board meetings: first and third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Median household income: $33,828 Median rent: $446 School district: East Alton-Wood River District 14 What it's known for: Lewis and Clark State Historic Site; recreation of Lewis and Clark Camp Riveria; and gas and oil refineries. City Hall: 1115 Broadway Phone: 654-9891 Police Department: 654-2131 Fire Department: 654-5901 Founded: 1884 Population: 8,372 Land area: 5.41 square miles City Council meetings: first and third Mondays of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $39,524 Median rent: $510 School district: Highland District 5 What it's known for: Latzer Homestead historic home; original home of Pet Milk Co.; Madison County Fairgrounds; and festivals honoring Swiss and German founders. 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Vernon St. Phone: 887-4531 Police Department: 887-4326 Fire Department: 887-4221 Founded: 1888 Population: 893 Land area: 0.76 square miles Village Board meetings: first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Median household income: $37,361 Median rent: $448 School district: Triad District 2 MARYVILLE Police Department: 344-8899 Fire Department: 344-8099 Founded: 1902 Population: 4,752 Land area: 4.67 square miles Village Board meetings: first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Median household income: $60,135 Median rent: $451 School district: Collinsville District 10 What it's known for: Historic station on Underground Railroad for escaped slaves and site of Illinois' first racially integrated school in 1865. 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Median household income: $33,295 Median rent: $505 School district: Roxana District 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 58 ROXANA Village Hall: 400 S. Central Ave. Phone: 254-0345 Police Department: 254-2228 Fire Department: 254-8293 Founded: 1921 Population: 1,572 Land area: 6.8 square miles Village Board meetings: first and third Mondays of the month, 6:30 p.m. Median household income: $38,800 Median rent: $492 School district: Roxana District 1 ST. JACOB Village Hall: 213 N. Douglas St. Phone: 644-5666 Founded: 1875 Population: 758 Land area: 0.56 square miles Village Board meetings: first and third Thursdays of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $47,917 Median rent: $457 School district: Triad District 2 What it's known for: annual bed race on Douglas Street. SOUTH ROXANA Village Hall: 211 Sinclair Ave. Phone: 254-2086 Police Department: 254-7469 Fire Department: 254-1088 Founded: 1967 Population: 1,875 Land area: 1.59 square miles Village Board meetings: 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of TROY City Hall: 116 E. Market St. Phone: 667-6741 Police Department: 667-6731 Fire Department: 667-6722 CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 NOW OPEN “faces” SKIN CARE fe featuring “faces” SKIN CARE EXP.7/31/08 Products fo for or Men and Women Coming oming Soon n Facials & Waxing! 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VENICE City Hall: 329 Broadway Phone: 877-2412 Police Department: 877-2114 Fire Department: 877-4232 Founded: 1857 Population: 2,528 Land area: 1,87 square miles City Council meetings: first and third Mondays of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $19,853 Median rent: $356 School districts: Lincoln Charter School (high school) Venice District 3 City Hall: 111 N. Wood River Ave. Phone: 251-3100 Police Department: 251-3113 Fire Department: 259-0984 Founded: 1923 Population: 11,198 Land area: 6.06 square miles City Council meetings: first and third Mondays of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $33,875 Median rent: $497 School district: East Alton-Wood River District 14 What it's known for: recreation of Camp DuBois, starting-off place for Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery in 1804. WORDEN Village Hall: 115 W. Wall St. Phone: 459-3244 Founded: 1877 Population: 881 Land area: 0.66 square miles Village Board meetings: first Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Median household income: $36,100 Median rent: $366 School district: Edwardsville District 7 CHEVY DEALER IN THE MIDWEST! We Offer the Best Deals to Military Members in the Area! Best Selection, Best Deals! 701 Old State Route 3 Columbia, IL 62236 1353 N. Illinois Route 3 Waterloo, IL 62298 3455 Progress Parkway Granite City, IL 62040 (618) 281-5111 (618) 939-6166 (618) 451-7913 Toll Free 1-800-784-1155 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 61 PRIVATE SCHOOLS THE ULTIMATE BUYING EXPERIENCE Headmaster: Philip Paeltz ST. CLAIR COUNTY Apostolic Learning Academy 400 Louisa Ave. Dupo, IL 62239 286-4279 Superintendent: Dan Batchelor Berean Christian School 5100 N. Illinois St. Fairview Heights, IL 62208 825-0609 Principal: Bill Root Calvary Baptist Academy 423 Lucinda Ave. Belleville, IL 62221 234-3620 Principal: Gary Huffman Children’s Center for Behavioral Development 353 N. 88th St. East St. Louis, IL 62203 398-1152 Executive Director: Carolyn Birth Diocese of Belleville Office of Education 2620 Lebanon Ave. Belleville, IL 62221-3299 235-9601 Director of Education: Thomas Posnanski 34 elementary schools, three high schools Discovery School 810 Obernuefemann O’Fallon, IL 62269 632-3670 Executive Director: Grace Schooley Faith Baptist School 405 E. Main St. Belleville, IL 62220 234-3391 Principal: Willis Forby First Baptist Academy 1111 Highway 50 O’Fallon, IL 62269 632-6223, ext. 218 Administrator: Jackye Biehl Governor French Academy 219 W. Main St. Belleville, IL 62220 233-7542 Hazel Bland Promise Center 2900 State St. East St. Louis, IL 62205 274-3500 Director: Joyce Williams Parts & Service Hours Hope Christian School 4101 East Highway 161 Belleville, IL 62221 746-4872 Principal: The Rev. Patricia Whitley Illinois Center for Autism 548 S. Ruby Lane Fairview Heights, IL 62208 398-7500 Executive Director: Susan Szekely Mamie O. Stookey School 1306 Wabash Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 234-6876 Principal: Richard Williams Montessori School — St. Clair 2360 Country Road Belleville, IL 62221 235-4289 Principal: Margaret Anderson New Enterprise Academy 206 W. Adams St. O’Fallon, IL 62269 632-1505 Office Coordinator: Jennifer Ehlers 7 to 6p.m. M-F Sales Hours 9 to 9 p.m. M W F 9 to 6 p.m. T TH SAT Rental Dept 8 to 5 p.m. M-F Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School 4200 Caseyville Ave. East St. Louis, IL 62204 874-6605 Principal: Paul Miller Vincent Gray Alternative High School 3300 Summit Ave. East St. Louis, IL 62203 875-7880 Executive Director: Daniel Kearns Zion Lutheran School 1810 McClintock Ave. Belleville, IL 62221 234-0275 Principal: Gary Spieler CONTINUED ON PAGE 62 NEWBOLD TOYOTA 1282 Central Park Drive O’Fallon, IL (Ext. 14 off I-64) 618-628-7000 www.newboldcar s.com Page 62 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 PRIVATE SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 61 MADISON COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS Good Shepherd Lutheran School 1300 Beltline, Collinsville 344-3153 Principal: Bob Mayhew Holy Cross Lutheran School 413 S. Seminary, Collinsville 344-3145 Principal: Rob Kellar Holy Family School 1900 St. Clair Ave., Granite City 877-5500 Principal: Margaret Holland Pennell Metro-East Lutheran High School 6305 Center Grove, Edwardsville 1802 Madison Ave., Edwardsville 656-1230 Principal: Peg Bodinet 656-0043 Principal: Daniel Kostencki Montessori School 4405 Route 162, Granite City 931-2508 Principal: Mary Beth McGivern St. Boniface Catholic School 128 N. Buchanan, Edwardsville 656-6917 Principal:Sister Anna Flanigan St. Elizabeth School 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City 877-3348, ext. 5 Principal: Karen Jakich St. John Neumann Catholic School 142 Wilma Drive, Maryville 345-7230 Principal: Jack Holmes St. Paul’s Catholic School 1416 Main St., Highland 654-7525 Principal: David Timmermann St. Paul Lutheran School 112 N. Border St., Troy 667-6314 Principal: TBA Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School 210 N. Morrison, Collinsville 344-5450 Principal: Mike Palmer Trinity Lutheran School 600 Water St., Edwardsville 656-7002 Principal: Paula Nelson St. Mary’s Catholic School Classic 1964-1973, Mustang II, 5.0 and Late Model 1979-2009 Parts and Supplies • Restoration Shop Fairview Heights Manager: Brock Borger 50 Lincoln Highway 618.628.1166 O’Fallon/Shiloh Manager: Dwight Tuttle 4200 Green Mount Crossing 618.622.9810 Swansea/Belleville Manager: Doug Clary 1206 North Belt West 618.234.3513 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 63 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOLS St. Clair County Regional Office of Education 500 Wilshire Drive, Belleville 62223 397-8930 Superintendent: Brad Harriman BELLEVILLE GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 District Office 105 W. A St., Belleville 62220 233-2830 Superintendent: Matt Klosterman Abraham Lincoln Elementary 820 Royal Heights Road, Belleville 233-2414 Principal: Ed Langen Pre-kindergarten through 6 Douglas Elementary 125 Carlyle Ave., Belleville 233-2417 Principal: Teresa Blomenkamp Pre-kindergarten through 6 Franklin Elementary 301 N. Second St., Belleville 233-2413 Principal: Brian Mentzer Pre-kindergarten through 6 Henry Raab Elementary 1120 Union Ave., Belleville 234-4330 Principal: Kim Enriquez Pre-kindergarten through 6 Jefferson Elementary 1400 N. Charles St., Belleville 233-3798 Principal: Mark Eichenlaub Pre-kindergarten through 6 Roosevelt Elementary 700 W. Cleveland Ave., Belleville 233-1608 Principal: Craig Hayes Kindergarten through 6 Union Elementary 20 S. 27th St., Belleville 233-4132 Principal: Lori Taylor Pre-kindergarten through 6 Washington Elementary 400 S. Charles St., Belleville 277-2018 Principal: Kim Enriquez Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Westhaven Elementary 118 Westhaven School Road, Belleville 257-9201 Principal: James Slater CONTINUED ON PAGE 64 at St. Clair Square Mall (Bottom floor outside of Macy's) Things you will find... ★ Kitchen Gadgets ★ Gourmet Foods ★ Specialty Gift Baskets (For all occasions) 2212 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL (618) 659-9840 197 St. Clair Square Fairview Heights, IL (618) 622-8658 • Customized Meals • Special Dietary Needs • Bridal & Baby Showers •Dinner Parties • Gift Certificates “Specializing in Romantic Dinners For Two” www.ShebasPersonalChefService.com 618-698-3973 Page 64 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 Pre-kindergarten through 6 Central Junior High 1801 Central School Road, Belleville 233-5377 Principal: Rocky Horrighs Grades 7-8 234-7723 Principal: Dr. Tammy Leib Grades 5-8 222-7500 Principal: Robert Dahm Grades 9-12 Belle Valley North 100 Andora Drive, Belleville 234-7750 Principal: Kathleen Goetter Pre-kindergarten through 4 Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative 2411 Pathways Crossing, Belleville 355-4700 Director: Christy Magnusen Special education BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL West Junior High 840 Royal Heights Road, Belleville 234-8200 Principal: Pam Knobeloch Grades 7-8 DISTRICT 201 BROOKLYN UNIT DISTRICT 188 District Office 2600 W. Main St., Belleville 62226 222-8200 Superintendents: Greg Moats BELLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 119 District office 1901 Mascoutah Road, Belleville 62220 234-3445 Belle Valley South 1901 Mascoutah Road, Belleville 62220 Belleville Township High School East 2555 West Blvd., Belleville 222-3795 Principal: David Kniepkamp Grades 9-12 District Office 800 Madison St., Brooklyn 62059 271-1014 Superintendent: Raelynn Parks Lovejoy Unit School 800 Madison St., Brooklyn 62059 271-1014 Principal: Catherine Calvert Pre-kindergarten through 12 Belleville Township High School West 4063 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville CONTINUED ON PAGE 65 Your Only Source Of Exotic Reptiles 1905 West Highway 50 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Phone: 618.624.8003 Website: www.thetdi.com Mon - Sat: 9:00 - 9:00 Sunday: 9:00 - 8:00 Leading Edge Animal Care! James L. Jessen D.V.M. James W. Bollmeier D.V.M. Karen Louis D.V.M. Susan Jenner D.V.M. James A. Bollmeier D.V.M. 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CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 64 CAHOKIA UNIT DISTRICT 187 District Office 1700 Jerome Lane, Cahokia 62206 332-3700 Superintendent: Jana Bechtoldt Jerome Early Childhood Center 1825 Jerome Lane, Cahokia 332-3712 Principal: Karen Thompson Pre-school Centerville Elementary 3429 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia 332-3727 Principal: LeLu Prince Kindergarten through 5 Lalumier Elementary 6702 Bond Ave., East St. Louis 332-3713 Principal: John Dozier Kindergarten through 5 Elizabeth Morris Elementary 1500 Andrews Drive, Cahokia 332-3718 Principal: Gloria Perry Kindergarten through 5 Maplewood Elementary 600 Jerome Lane, Cahokia 332-3709 Principal: Victoria White Kindergarten through 5 Estelle Sauget Academic Center 1700 Jerome Lane, Cahokia 332-3820 Principal: Phyllis Jackson Non-graded alternative education B ELLEVILLE A NIMAL C LINIC Helen Huffman Elementary 600 St. Robert Drive, Cahokia 332-3720 Principal: Emma Campbell Kindergarten through 5 Penniman Elementary 300 Annunciation Court, Cahokia 332-3716 Principal: Stacy Clayborne Kindergarten through 5 Just 5 from miles Scott We care about the ones you care about… When called upon • Vaccinations we are proud to • Preventative Care care for the SAFB • Diet & Behavior Military Dogs • Surgical Services • Birds & Exotics banimalclinic@aol.com Dr. Charles Hertich • Dr. Ellen Burk Dr. Janet Linton • Dr. Steve Loyet Dr. Kyle Sombke • Dr. Tammy Rogers Cheryl Yarber - Clinic Adminstrator 1600 N. Belt East Belleville • 233-5720 Fort Bowman Academy Charter 22 Delano Drive, Cahokia 332-7404 Principal: Karen Crum and Beth Peoples Grades 9-12 Wirth-Parks Middle 1900 Mousette Lane, Cahokia 332-3722 Principal: Tony Brooks CONTINUED ON PAGE 67 Party Supplies, Balloons & Holiday Decor 10% Military Discount 1225 Thouvenot Lane (Frank Scott Parkway East) Shiloh, Illinois 62269 618-355-7874 Page 66 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 COMMUNITY PROFILE FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS F airview Heights is home to St. Clair Square, the Metro East’s largest indoor shopping mall with more than 300 stores. It is a major retail center with numerous large department stores, motels, theaters and restaurants. This is a dramatic change from what Fairview Heights used to be. It has turned from productive farmland into a thriving community. After its incorporation in October of 1969, the city established a Planning Commission to review development plans, a Zoning Board of Appeals, a LOCAL LORE "Minor Change" Committee and various other committees. Additional programs and services designed to meet the needs of the public, along with several advisory boards and volunteer groups all contribute to the desirability of the city as a place to live, work and shop. Each year, thousands of people visit Fairview Heights for the"Midwest Salute to the Masters Festival of Fine Art" at Longacre Park. Works by more than 100 regional an national artists, selected by jury from thousands of entries, are exhibited for viewing and purchase. VITAL STATS Founded: 1969 Population: 15,295 Land area: 11.15 square miles Median household income: $49,131 Median rent: $618 School districts: Belleville High School District 201, PontiacWilliam Holliday School District 105 Thousands of people visit Fairview Heights each year for the “Midwest Salute to the Masters Festival of Fine Art” at Longacre Park. Works of more than 100 regional artists are exhibited for viewing and purchase. July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 67 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent: Theresa Saunders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 65 DUPO UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Cahokia High School 800 Range Lane, Cahokia 332-3730 Principal: Pamela Manning Grades 9-12 District Office 600 Louisa Ave., Dupo 62239 District: 286-3812 Superintendent: Michael Koebel CENTRAL DISTRICT 104 Dupo Junior-Senior High 600 Louisa Ave., Dupo 62239 School: 286-3214 Principal: Wendy Winfield Grades 7-12 District Office 309 Hartman Lane O'Fallon 62269 632-6336 Superintendent: Steve Amizich Bluffview Elementary 905 Bluffview Elementary Lane, Dupo 286-3311 Principal: John Bione Kindergarten through 6 Central Elementary School 309 Hartman Lane O'Fallon 62269 632-6336 Principal: Dawn Elser Prekindergarten through 5 EAST ST. LOUIS UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 189 Joseph Arther Middle School 160 St. Ellen Mine Road Principal: Patrick Anderson Grades 6–8 he ht District Office 1005 State St., East St. Louis 62201 646-3000 Alta Sita Elementary 2601 Bond Ave., East St. Louis 646-3800 Principal: Carolyn Granberry Kindergarten through 5 Brown Elementary 4901 Market St., East St. Louis 646-3820 Principal: Ellitor Wallace Kindergarten through 3 Miles Davis Elementary 725 N. 15th St., East St. Louis 646-3830 Principal: Debra Carter Kindergarten through 5 Dunbar Elementary 401 N. 10th St., East St. Louis 646-3840 Principal: Barbara Humphrey Kindergarten through 5 Edgemont Elementary CONTINUED ON PAGE 68 ra” e m ca g try tis Ar ou thr “ • Full Service • Specializing in Portraits • State and National Award Winning Photographer • 27 Years of Experience • Prints in Museums 510 W. Hwy. 50 O’Fallon, IL 632-3921 JOHN R. BLOYER JR. Page 68 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Neely Elementary 4400 Grand Ave., Alorton 646-3960 Principal: Joan Simpson Kindergarten through 5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 67 8601 Washington St., East St. Louis 646-3850 Principal: Gloria Little Kindergarten through 5 Harding Elementary 731 N. 74th St., East St. Louis 646-3860 Principal: Jundith Fernando Kindergarten through 5 Hawthorne Elementary 1600 N. 40th St., East St. Louis 646-3870 Principal: Loiter Wallace Kindergarten through 5 Jackson Elementary 1798 Summit Ave., East St. Louis 646-3880 Principal: Kim Jones-Riley Kindergarten through 5 Judge Billy Jones Elementary 1601 Cleveland Ave., East St. Louis 646-3890 Principal: Kim Jones-Riley Kindergarten through 5 Lilly-Freeman Elementary 1300 Broadway, East St. Louis 646-3900 Principal: Katrina Thomas Kindergarten through 5 Annette Officer Elementary 558 N. 27th St., East St. Louis 646-3970 Principal: Rowena Lewis Kindergarten through 5 Lucas Elementary 1620 Russell Ave., East St. Louis 646-3910 Principal: Deborah Wright-Carter Kindergarten through 5 John Robinson Elementary 1435 Market Ave., East St. Louis 646-3980 Principal: Judith Fernando Kindergarten through 5 Nelson Mandela Elementary 1800 N. 25th St., East St. Louis 646-3920 Principal: Tina Frye Kindergarten through 5 Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center 501 N. 10th St., East St. Louis 646-3290 Principal: Christine Smith Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Gordon Bush Elementary 1925 N. 59th St., East St. Louis 646-3930 Principal: Gerald Thomas Kindergarten through 5 McHenry Elementary 2700 Summit Ave., East St. Louis 646-3950 Principal: Lena Edley-Dye Kindergarten through 5 SERVING MUSIC EDUCATION SINCE 1961 1 (800) 926-6285 2375 Homer M. Adams Parkway Alton, IL One Mile East O Alton Square Mall OPEN: Mon. – Fri. 10-7 / Sat. 10-5 Wilson Elementary 4817 Hallows Ave., East St. Louis 646-3990 Kindergarten through 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 69 rvice les/Se mization a S r e put Opti • Com up/Speed oval e very m Tun irus Re Reco • PC •V ystem ade S • gr ing re Up ms work • Net • Hardwa uilt Syste ce B n a m n e o t t s • Cu site Main am - 6 pm y9 • Web turda Military Discount FF 10% O rvice Any Se day - Mon Sa email@solveyoursystem.com www.solveyoursystem.com 519 W. US Hwy 50, O’Fallon (618) 624-8484 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 69 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 68 Principal: Luberta Walker-Allen Grades 6-8 Annette Officer Elementary 558 N. 27th St., East St. Louis 646-3970 Principal: Rowena Lewis Kindergarten through 5 Wyvetter Younge Middle 3939 Caseyville Ave., East St. Louis 646-3760 Principal: Vivian Cockrell Grades 6-8 John Robinson Elementary 1435 Market Ave., East St. Louis 646-3980 Principal: Judith Fernando Kindergarten through 5 East St. Louis Senior High 4901 State St., East St. Louis 646-3700 Principal: Terrance Curry Grades 9-12 Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center 501 N. 10th St., East St. Louis 646-3290 Principal: Christine Smith Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten Wilson Elementary 4817 Hallows Ave., East St. Louis 646-3990 Principal: Michael Goodrich Kindergarten through 5 Clark Middle 3310 State St., East St. Louis 646-3750 Administrator: Lelon Feaberry Grades 6-8 Lincoln Middle 12 S. 10th St., East St. Louis 646-3770 539-3188 Principal: Tomi Diefenbach Grades 3-8 Freeburg Primary Center 750 S. State St., Freeburg 539-3188 Principal: Tomi Diefenbach Pre-kindergarten through 2 FREEBURG COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 77 Freeburg Community High 401 S. Monroe St., Freeburg 62243 539-5533 Superintendent: Andrew Lehman Principal: Ben Howes Grades 9-12 Alternative High 4400 Grand Ave., East St. Louis 646-3790 Principal: Jethro Brown Grades 9-12 FREEBURG GRADE SCHOOL 70 CONTINUED ON PAGE 70 District office 408 S. Belleville St., Freeburg 62243 539-3188 Superintendent: Rob Hawkins Grades 3-8 John J. Kassly (1909-1984) Joseph J. Kassly, Sr. (1918-1984) LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTORS James D. Kassly Charles R. Kassly Mark D. Sherfy Cecelia Kassly Eilering Kevin M. Shea Aimee M. McGowan Freeburg Elementary 408 S. Belleville St., Freeburg 62243 618-398-1122 www.kasslyfuneral.com 3 Generations of Trusted Service . . . O'Fallon's Only Continuously Locally Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home Since 1949 Curtis L. Schildknecht • Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans Kathryn A. Cooper • Cremation Funeral Directors • Shipping Services www.schildknechtfh.com 632-3713 301 South Lincoln • O’Fallon Page 70 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 69 GRANT COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT 110 District Office 10110 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights 62208 District: 398-5577 Superintendent: Darrel Hardt Jr. Grant Middle School 10110 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights 62208 397-2764 Principal: Matt Stines Grades 4-8 Illini Elementary 21 Circle Drive, Fairview Heights Principal: Linda Kahley Pre-kindergarten through 3 HARMONY-EMGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 175 District Office 7401 Westchester Drive, Belleville 62223 397-8444 Superintendent: Gina Segobiano 1721 Boul Ave., Swansea 62220 233-1054 Principal: Michael Brink Pre-kindergarten through 8 LEBANON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 9 Emge Middle 7401 Westchester Drive, Belleville 62223 397-6557 Principal: Brian Karraker Grades 5-8 District Office 200 W. Schuetz St., Lebanon 62254 537-4611 Superintendent: Harry Cavanaugh Ellis Elementary 250 Illini Drive, Belleville 397-5512 Principal: Pamela Leonard Pre-kindergarten through 4 Lebanon Community High School 200 W. Schuetz St., Lebanon 62254 537-4423 Principal: Leigh Jackson Grades 9-12 HIGH MOUNT DISTRICT 116 District Office 1721 Boul Ave., Swansea 62220 233-1054 Superintendent: Mark Spaid Lebanon Grade 102 W. Schuetz St., Lebanon 537-4553 Principal: Karen Buehler Pre-kindergarten through 8 High Mount Elementary CONTINUED ON PAGE 71 A DESIGNATED RELIEVER FOR LAMBERT ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ♦ Just 30 minutes to downtown St. Louis ♦ Airport Business Park – with room to grow ♦ Two Fixed Based Operators ready to serve you ♦ Pilot Training and Certification AN ASSET TO THE REGION IT SERVES... THE KEY TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN MADISON AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES #8 Terminal Drive East Alton, IL 62024 888-562-9950 618-259-2531 visit our web site @ www.stlouisregional.com July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 71 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 70 MARISSA COMMUNITY Summerfield Grade 110 W. Lookingglass, Summerfield 934-3441 Principal: Christina Johnson Kindergarten through 5 DISTRICT 40 District Office 215 North St., Marissa 62257 295-2313 Superintendent: Kevin Cogdill Marissa Grade School 206 E. Fulton, Marissa 295-2339 Principal: David Deets Pre-kindergarten through 6 Marissa Junior-Senior High 300 School View Drive, Marissa 295-2393 Principal: Michael Guthrie Grades 7-12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 72 Page 72 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 566-2305 Principal: Bob Stone Grades 7-8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 71 MASCOUTAH COMMUNITY DITRICT 19 District Office 720 W. Harnett St., Mascoutah 62258 566-7414 Superintendent: Sam McGowen NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT 60 Mascoutah High 1313 W. Main St., Mascoutah 566-8523 Principal: Sandy Jouglard Grade 9-12 District Office 501 Hanft St., New Athens 62264 Superintendent: Kyle Freeman 475-2174 MILLSTADT SCHOOL New Athens Elementary 475-2172 Principal: Jim Marlow Pre-kindergarten through 8 DISTRICT 160 Mascoutah Elementary 533 N. Sixth St., Mascoutah 566-2152 Principal: Randy Blakley Pre-kindergarten through 6 District Office 116 N. Monroe St., Millstadt 62260 476-1803 Superintendent: Alan Scharf New Athens High 475-2173 Principal: Dennis Work Grades 9-12 Millstadt Elementary 211 W. Mill St., Millstadt 62260 476-1803 Principal: Gary Huwer Grade 3–8 Scott Elementary 4732 Patriots Drive, Scott Air Force Base 746-4738 Principal: Geri Sullivan Pre-kindergarten through 6 O’FALLON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT 90 District Office 118 E. Washington St., O'Fallon 62269 632-3666 Superintendent: Nancy Gibson Primary Center Legion Drive, Millstadt Pre-kindergarten through 2 Mascoutah Middle 846 N. Sixth St., Mascoutah First United Methodist Church Lebanon, Illinois 62254 603 West Saint Louis Street CONTINUED ON PAGE 73 Corpus Christi Catholic Church 206 Rasp Street, Shiloh, IL 62269 Casual Worship...............................8:30 am 618-632-7614 Fellowship.........................................9:15 am www.corpuschristishiloh.org Sunday School...................................9:30 am Traditional Worship........................10:45 am Weekend Services and service opportunities Saturday Reconciliation 4PM Mass 5PM Sunday Masses 9AM, 11AM, & 6PM Our church is a place where all can come as they are and discover who they are created to be Daily Mass 8AM in Parish Center We offer a wide range of ministries, fellowship, nurture Phone: 618-537-6622 Email: office@lebanonmethodist.org Web: www.lebanonmethodist.org Nursery available – all services. Breakfast Buffet 2nd Sunday of each month Directions: Take Shiloh Station Rd. off Lebanon Ave.; Left off Shiloh Station Rd. on to South First St.; Go one block to Rasp St. 10401 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Sun • 5:30 pm Wed • 6:15 pm (seasonal) (seasonal) SUNDAY V. Bryan Webb, Pastor Worship ............ 8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study...9:30 a.m. Family Ministry Time .. 5:30-7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Meal .................... 5:15 p.m. Mid-Week Worship .....6:30 p.m. WE OFFER: • Blended Style Worship Services • Choirs for all ages • Youth & Adult Praise Bands • Sr. Adult, Youth & Children’s Ministries • And more… w w w. f b c - f h . c o m July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 73 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 72 Estelle Kampmeyer Elementarydistrict office 707 N. Smiley St., O'Fallon 62269 632-6391 Principal: Mark Dismukes kindergarten through 5 J.E. Hinchcliffe Elementary 1858 Ogle Road, O'Fallon 632-8486 Principal: Kristie Belobrajdic kindergarten through 5 LaVerna Evans Elementary 802 Dartmouth Drive, O'Fallon 632-3335 Principal: Ryan Keller kindergarten through 5 Delores Moye Elementary 1818 Moye School Road, O'Fallon 286-2300 Principal: Paulette Burns kindergarten through 5 Marie Schaefer Elementary 585 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon 632-9258 Principal: Tracy Newton Early Childhood and 6 400 Ashland Drive Fairview Heights 62208 233-2320 Superintendent: Mike Loftus Edward Fulton Junior High 387 Kyle Road, O'Fallon 628-8898 Principal: Doug Wood Grades 7-8 O’FALLON HIGH SCHOOL Pontiac Junior High 400 Ashland Drive Fairview Heights 62208 233-6004 Principal: Paul Holland Grades 7-8 William Holliday Elementary 400 Joseph Drive, Fairview Heights 233-7588 Principal: Bill Fulk Pre-kindergarten through 6 DISTRICT 203 District Office 600 S. Smiley St., O'Fallon 62269 632-3507 Superintendent: Darcy Benway ST. LIBORY CONSOLIDATED O'Fallon Township High School 600 S. Smiley St., O'Fallon 62269 632-3507 Principal: Steve Dirnbeck Grades 9-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT 30 PONTIAC-WILLIAM HOLLIDAY District Office 811 Darmstadt St., St. Libory 62282 768-4923 DISTRICT 105 District office CONTINUED ON PAGE 74 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF O’FALLON 504 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon 632-2354 Sunday Worship Services...8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship...8:33 & 11:03 a.m. Sunday School.............................9:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Groups Jr. High 4:00 p.m. Sr. High 5:00 p.m. Ministers: Ron Dickinson, Joel Catlin www.offumc.org Page 74 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 ST. CLAIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 73 Superintendent: Carl J. Buehler St. Libory Elementary 811 Darmstadt St., St. Libory 62282 768-4923 Pre-kindergarten through 8 SHILOH VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 85 District Office 125 Diamond Court, Shiloh 62269 632-7434 Superintendent: Jennifer Filyaw Shiloh Elementary 125 Diamond Court, Shiloh 62269 632-7434 Principal: Robin Becker Pre-kindergarten through 4 Shiloh Middle School One Wildcat Crossing, Shiloh 632-7434 Principal: Mark Heuring Grades 5-8 SIGNAL HILL DISTRICT 181 District Office 40 Signal Hill Place, Belleville 62223 397-0325 Superintendent: Suzette Lambert Signal Hill Elementary 40 Signal Hill Place, Belleville 62223 397-0325 Principal: R. Dane Gale Pre-kindergarten through 8 SMITHTON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT 130 District Office 316 S. Hickory St., Smithton 62285 233-6863 Superintendent: Dr. Steven York Smithton Elementary 316 S. Hickory St., Smithton 62285 233-6863 Principal: Vicki Norton Kindergarten through 8 WHITESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT 115 District Office 2028 Lebanon Ave., Belleville 62221 239-0000 Superintendent: Peggy Burke Whiteside Elementary 2028 Lebanon Ave., Belleville 62221 239-0000 Principal: Nathan Rakers Pre-kindergarten through 5 Whiteside Middle School 111 Warrior Way, Belleville 239-0000 Principal: Ron Trelow Grades 5-8 WOLF BRANCH SCHOOL DISTRICT 113 Wolf Branch District Office 410 Huntwood Road, Swansea 62226 277-2100 Superintendent: Scott Harris Wolf Branch Middle School 410 Huntwood Road, Swansea 62226 277-2100 Principal: Jeff Burkett Wolf Branch Elementary 125 Huntwood Road, Swansea Principal: Nicole Sanderson Pre-kindergarten through 5 July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 75 MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MADISON COUNTY REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION 157 N. Main St., Suite 438, Edwardsville 62025 692-6200, ext. 4530 Regional Superintendent: Robert Daiber Educational Therapy Center/Center for Educational Opportunity 201 Staunton Rd., Troy 667–5402 Principal: Phil Sandbach COLLINSVILLE UNIT 10 SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office 201 W. Clay St., Collinsville 62234 346-3650 Superintendent: Dennis Craft Collinsville High School 2201 S. Morrison, Collinsville 346-6320 Principal: Eric Flohr Grades 9-12 Collinsville Area Vocational Center 2201 S. Morrison Ave., Collinsville 346-6320, Ext. 1211 Principal: Bruce Dye Grades 11-12 Collinsville Middle School 9649 Collinsville Road, Collinsville 343-2100 Principal: Perry Hill Grades 7-8 Caseyville Elementary 433 S. Second St., Caseyville 346-6205 Principal: Jean Mueth Dayton Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade Jefferson Elementary 152 Boskydells St., Collinsville St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 111 O’Fallon Troy Road • O’Fallon, IL 62269 618-632-6168 churchoffice@stmichaelsofallon.org www.StMichaelsOfallon.org Fr. Anthony Holder Sundays 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study/Adult Forum Kreitner Elementary 9000 College, Collinsville 346-6213 Principal: Vicki Reulecke Pre-kindergarten-4 Maryville Elementary 6900 W. Main St., Maryville 346-6261 Principal: Joanna Luehmann Pre-kindergarten-4 Doris Intermediate School 1841 Vandalia St., Collinsville 346-6311 Principal: Alan Ellington Grades 5-6 Hollywood Heights Elementary 6 Oakland St., Caseyville 346-6211 Principal: Jean Mueth Dayton Kindergarten through fourth grade 346-6212 Principal: Dave Stroot Kindergarten-4 Renfro Elementary 311 Camelot Drive, Collinsville 346-6265 Principal: John Griffith Pre-kindergarten-4 Summit Elementary 408 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville 346-6222 Principal: Dave Stroot Kindergarten-4 Twin Echo Elementary CONTINUED ON PAGE 76 We invite you to worship with us at: UNION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 721 East Main Street Belleville, Illinois 62220 (Nursery Provided) Wednesdays – Noon Holy Eucharist All are welcome! 1909 W. Highway 50 O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 698-0896 Sunday School...............10:00 AM Morning Worship...........11:00 AM Evening Worship..............6:00 PM Wed Prayer Mtg...............7:00 PM Pastor Mel Kimberlin An old-fashioned church preaching the Christ of the Bible We’re located in the O’Fallon Plaza, at the corner of Highway 50 and Old Collinsville Road Every Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 11:15 a.m. Informal Worship (618) 233-6375 www.unionumc.org Page 76 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 75 1937 S. Morrison, Collinsville 346-6227 Principal: Julie Haake Kindergarten-4 Webster Elementary 108 W. Church St., Collinsville 346-6301 Principal: Tom Tucker Pre-kindergarten-4 EDWARDSVILLE UNIT DISTRICT 7 District Office Superintendent: Edward Hightower 708 St. Louis St., Edwardsville 62025 656-1182 Edwardsville High School 6161 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville 656-7100 Principal: Norman Bohnenstiehl Grades 9-12 Liberty Middle School 1 District Drive, Edwardsville 655-6800 801 Franklin Ave., Edwardsville 656-3825 Principal: Cornelia Smith Kindergarten through second grade Principal: Dennis Cramsey Grades 6-8 Lincoln Middle School 145 West St., Edwardsville 656-0485 Principal: Steve Stuart Grades 6-8 Midway Elementary 6321 Midway Drive, Moro 692-7446 Principal: Mary Miller Kindergarten through third grade Alternative Center 118 W. Kell, Worden 692-7466 Columbus Elementary 315 N. Kansas St., Edwardsville 656-5167 Principal: Vince Schlueter Grades 3-5 Hamel Elementary 400 West State, Hamel 692-7444 Principal: Barbara Hutton Kindergarten through third grade Glen Carbon Elementary 141 Birger St., Glen Carbon 692-7460 Principal: Curt Schmacher Kindergarten through second grade Leclaire Elementary Bethel United Methodist Church 1st & Main Streets Mascoutah, Illinois N.O. Nelson Elementary 1225 W. High St., Edwardsville 656-8480 Principal: Tanya Patton Kindergarten through second grade Woodland Elementary 59 S. Illinois 157, Edwardsville 692-8791 Principal: Tara Fox Grades 3-5 Worden Elementary 105 South Shirley, Worden 692-7442 Principal: Beth Renth Grades 4-5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 77 O’FALLON ASSEMBLY A Place to Call Home Meaningful Worship... loved by all ages Where Friendship is Contagious Sunday Worship Service...10:00 am Visit us online @ www.mascoutah-bethelumc.org to preview sermons, find additional worship times and explore our other activities. Our Celebrations are Deliberate WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Rebuilding lives on the foundations of God's Word Sunday Bible and Life Training - 9 AM Sunday Morning Worship - 10 AM Sunday Evening Celebration- 6 PM Wednesday Family Night - 7 PM Phone: 618-566-2989 Email: bumc@htc.net Website: mascoutah-bethelumc.org We are located at: 1400 N. Green Mount Rd. in O’Fallon Pastor Jason Woolever FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 632-5584 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT www.ofallonassembly.com (North of I-64 at Exit 16) July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 77 MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 76 GRANITE CITY UNIT DISTRICT 9 District Office Superintendent: Harry Briggs 1947 Adams, Granite City 62040 451-5800 Granite City High School 3101 Madison Ave., Granite City 451-5808 Principal: Jim Greenwald Grades 9-12 Coolidge Middle School 3231 Nameoki Road, Granite City 451-5826 Principal: Richard Talley Grades 6-8 Grigsby Middle School 3801 Cargill Road, Granite City 931-5544 Principal: Curt Watters Grades 6-8 Frohardt Elementary 2040 Johnson Road, Granite City 451-5821 Principal: Lori Silva Worthen Elementary 3200 Maryville Road, Granite City 931-5700 Principal: Debra Kibort Kindergarten through fifth grade Kindergarten through fifth grade Maryville Elementary 4651 Maryville Road, Granite City 931-2044 Principal: Linda Logan Kindergarten through fifth grade Mitchell Elementary 316 E. Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City 931-0057 Principal: Debbie Wilkerson Kindergarten through fifth grade Niedringhaus Elementary 29th and State streets, Granite City 451-5813 Principal: Kathy Hagnaver Kindergarten through fifth grade Prather Elementary 2300 W. 25th St., Granite City 451-5823 Principal: David Keel Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Early Childhood Center 3201 E. 23rd Street 451–5836 Coordinator: Jill Conoyer HIGHLAND UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 District Office Superintendent: Michael Sutton 400 Broadway, Highland 62249 654-2106 Highland High School 12760 Troxler Ave., Highland 654-7131 Principal: Josh Ebener Grades 9-12 Wilson Elementary 2400 Wilson Ave., Granite City 451-5817 Principal: John Schooley Kindergarten through fifth grade CONTINUED ON PAGE 78 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF O’FALLON 1111 East Highway 50 O’Fallon, IL 62269 Dr. Doug Munton, Pastor Worship Services Saturday Worship 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Excellent ministries for College, Youth, Children, Preschool, Men, Women and Singles Music Ministry including choirs for all ages & orchestra Creation Corner Preschool Tuesdays through Thursdays Victory Church Offices • 209 E. Harnett • Mascoutah, IL 62258 618.566.8518 • victorychurchonline.net www.VictoryChurchonline.net First Baptist Academy Grades K-10th Contact the Church for more information! 618.632.6223 www.fbcofallon.org Page 78 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Kindergarten through sixth grade CONTINUED FROM PAGE 77 Highland Middle School 2813 Illinois 160, Highland 651-8800 Principal: Jeanie Probst Grades 7-8 New Douglas Elementary 310 S. Main St., New Douglas 217-456-7421 Principal: Carla Grapperhaus Kindergarten through sixth grade Highland Elementary 1600 Lindenthal Ave., Highland 654-2106, ext. 342 Principal: Jeff Wright Grades 3-6 MADISON UNIT DISTRICT 12 Highland Primary School 1810 Lindenthal Ave., Highland 654-2107 Principal: Julie Korte Pre-kindergarten though first grade Alhambra Primary 302 W. Main St., Alhambra 488-2200 Principal: Erick Baer Pre-K through second Grantfork Elementary 206 N. Mulberry St., Highland 675-2200 Principal: Donna Suhre District Office Superintendent: Sandra Schroeder 602 Farrish St., Madison 62060 877-1712 Madison High School 600 Farrish, Madison 876-7010 Principal: Tamara Sunkett Grades 9-12 Madison Middle School 1003 Farrish, Madison 876-6409 Principal: Rob Miller Grades 6-8 Bernard Long Accelerated Elementary 1040 College, Madison 876-4818 Principal: Terrien Fennoy Grades 4-5 Harris Elementary 1634 7th St., Madison 877-6864 Principal: Valeska Hill Kindergarten though third grade TRIAD UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 District Office Superintendent: Leigh Lewis 203 E. Throp St., Suite 1, Troy 62294 667-5400 Triad High School 703 East Highway 40, Troy 667-5409 Principal: Robert Sudhoff Grades 9-12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 79 Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church Mass Schedule Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 8am & 10am Holy Days: Call the Rectory Confessions: Sat. 4:30pm-5:15pm We Welcome Military Families to Join Our Family Holy Childhood Catholic School Catho • K-8th Grade G • Free bus b service from Scott A AFB For complete information visit our website www.holychildhoodchurch.com 104 N. Independence, Mascoutah, IL www.holychildhoodschool.com 215 N. John, Mascoutah, IL (618) 566-2958 (618) 566-2922 Christ United Methodist Church 339 Frank Scott Pkwy East Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618.277.4659 www.connectingwithchrist.com July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 79 MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 78 VENICE UNIT DISTRICT 3 Triad Middle School 9539 U.S. Highway 40, St. Jacob 644-5511 Principal: Dale Sauer Grades 6-8 District Office 300 S. 4th St., Venice 274–7138 Superintendent: Dr. Cleveland Hammonds C.A. Henning Elementary 520 E. Highway 40, Troy 667-5401 Principal: Kay Burrough Kindergarten through first grade Venice Elementary 300 S. 4th Street 274–7138 Principal: Shirley Davis Marine Elementary 725 W. Division St., Marine 667-5404 Principal: Sandra Padak Kindergarten through fifth grade St. Jacob Elementary 309 Jacob St., St. Jacob 644-2541 Principal: Jason Henderson Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade Blessed Savior Lutheran Church LCMS 1205 North Lincoln, O’Fallon 632-0126 Sunday Worship Service....8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class..........9:15 a.m. Summer Schedule Memorial Day to Labor Day Sunday Worship........................................9:15 a.m. Pastor Vern Lintvedt Director of Christian Education/Youth Dorinda Werner www.blessedsaviorlc.com Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church The Catholic Church of Southern Illinois Welcomes You We invite you to join us at a location in your neighborhood. For more information about a church nearest you, please contact: DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE 220 SOUTH THIRD STREET BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 277-8181 423 West Dee Street Lebanon, Illinois 62254 (618) 537-6120 www.greatermountolive.com Sunday School..............9:30 a.m. Worship Service..........11:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Wed......6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Wed............7:00 p.m. Rev. W. J. Griffin, Pastor Transportation is Available Page 80 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATION WATER Illinois American Water serves customers throughout the metro-east, including the following communities: Alton, Alorton, Belleville, Brooklyn, parts of Cahokia, Canteen Township, Centreville, Chautauqua, East St. Louis, Elsah Township, Fairmont City, Godfrey, Granite City, Madison, Nameoki Township, Sauget, Shiloh, Smithton Township, St. Clair Township, Stookey Township, Swansea, Venice and Washington Park. Illinois American Water customer service line: (800) 422-2782. For more information, go towww.illinoisamerican.com. Illinois American Water also sells water wholesale to communities throughout the metro-east, including O'Fallon, Fairview Heights and Scott Air Force Base. ELECTRICITY AND GAS AmerenIP serves more than 200,000 customers in St. Clair, Madison, Bond, Clinton, Washington, Monroe and Randolph counties. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church For general inquires, call (800) 755-5000. To report a gas leak, call (800) 755-6000. To report a power outage, call (800) 755-7000. AmerenUE-Illinois serves 62,000 customers in parts of St. Clair and Madison counties, primarily in and around communities of East St. Louis, Fairview Heights and Alton. For general inquiries or to report emergencies, call (800) 552-7583. Pending final regulatory approvals, AmerenUEIllinois will become part of AmerenCIPS. Ameren will notify customers directly of any new phone numbers. Customers of all Ameren companies can access their accounts on-line at www.ameren.com. TELEPHONE AT&T serves the metro-east. For more information about SBC, call (800) 2444444 or go online at www.att.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 81 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH “Serving All People Since 1809” 10 Bethel Meadow Road, Caseyville, IL 618-344-0782 www.aspiritualhomeforyou.org Rev. Mike Evans Visit Our New Location at 1411 Cross Street O’Fallon, IL (1/4 mile south of Frank Scott Parkway OR ½ mile north of Highway 50 on Lincoln Avenue) Mass Schedule Saturday...........................................5:00 p.m. Sunday......................8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Reverend James Dieters Pastor Reverend Von Deeke, Associate Pastor 618-632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org Sunday School...........................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:45 a.m. Evening Worship.......................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study........7:00 p.m. July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 81 UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATION The Harrisonville Telephone Co. serves the following communities: Columbia, Dupo, Prairie Du Rocher, Red Bud, Renault, Valmeyer and Waterloo. For more information about the Harrisonville Telephone Co., call 939-6112. Cell phone service is offered by a variety of companies in the metro-east, including Verizon, Cingular and Sprint. CABLE TELEVISION CABLE TELEVISION Charter Communications offers cable television service throughout the metro-east, including the following communities: Albers, Alorton, Alton, Aviston, Beckemeyer, Belleville, Bethalto, Breese, Cahokia, Carlyle, Caseyville, Centreville, unincorporated Clinton County, Collinsville, Columbia, Damiansville, Dupo, East Alton, East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Germantown, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Highland, Lebanon, Madison, unincorpo- rated Madison County, Marine, Maryville, Mascoutah, Millstadt, Mitchell, unincorporated Monroe County, New Baden, North Dupo, O'Fallon, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, South Roxana, St. Clair County, St. Jacob, Summerfield, Swansea, Trenton, Troy, Venice, Waterloo and Wood River. Charter customer service line: (888) 438-2427 (888GET-CHARTER) For more information, go to charter.com. TELEVISION STATIONS KETC-TV, Channel 9, (314) 512-9000, www.ketc.org KMOV-TV, Channel 4, (314) 621-4444, www.kmov.com KPLR-TV, Channel 11 (314) 447-1111, www.wb11tv.com KSDK-TV, Channel 5, (314) 421-5055, www.ksdk.com KTVI-TV, Channel 2, (314) 647-2222, www.fox2ktvi.com KDNL-TV, Channel 30, (314) 436-3030, Web site is under construction. UPN, Channel 46, (314) 256-4600, www. upn46stl.com St. Matthew United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:15 p.m., & 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Classes For All Ages 9:15 a.m. Teen Activities 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening for Kids 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Activities Starting at 4:30 p.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Children Worship & Nursery Available OFFERING JESUS CHRIST James Slone, Pastor Larry Patton, Pastor Luan Warren, Teen Minister Hank Oplinger, Minister of Worship Danny Beasley, Young Adult Minister Early Learning Center Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 1200 Moreland Dr. (off S. 74th St.) Belleville, IL 62223 • 618-397-5994 www.stmatthewumc.org Page 82 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 The Legend of the Piasa T he Piasa Bird is a local legend in the Alton area. Its foundings go back to 1673 when Father Jacques Marquette, in recording his famous journey down the Mississippi River with Louis Joliet, described the "Piasa" as a birdlike monster painted high on the bluffs along the Mississippi River, where the city of Alton now stands. The creature was given its name by the Illini Indians, “The Piasa,” meaning a bird that devours men. There are many legends regarding its origin. One of the more popular accounts goes like this: “Many moons ago, there existed a birdlike creature of such great size, he could easily carry off a full grown deer in his talons. His taste, however, was for human flesh. “Hundreds of warriors attempted to destroy the Piasa, but failed. Whole villages were destroyed and fear spread throughout the Illini tribe. Ouatoga, a chief whose fame extended even beyond the Great Lakes, separated himself from his tribe, fasted in solitude for the space of a whole moon, and prayed to the Great Spirit to protect his people from the Piasa. “On the last night of his fast, the Great Spirit appeared to Ouatoga in a dream and directed him to select 20 warriors, arm them each with a bow and poisoned arrow, and conceal them in a designated spot. Another warrior was to stand in an open view, as a victim for the Piasa. “When the chief awoke in the morning, he told the tribe of his dream. The warriors were quickly selected and placed in ambush. Ouatoga offered himself as the victim. Placing himself in open view, he soon saw the Piasa perched on the bluff eyeing his prey. Ouatoga began to chant the death song of a warrior. The Piasa took to the air and swooped down upon the chief. The Piasa had just reached his victim when every bow was sprung and every arrow sent sailing into the body of the beast. The Piasa uttered a fearful scream that echoed down the river, and died. “Ouatoga was safe, and the tribe saved.” The re-creation of the original painting has been a local landmark and, until just recently, could be seen on the bluff just north of Alton on the Great River Road. Due to weather damage and an increase in local traffic, the painting had been removed for restoration and relocation. The Piasa Bird now rules over the River Bend once again.