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Man shot in
Royal Lakes
A 56-year-old Royal
Lakes man is being treated at a St. Louis hospital after being shot by a
56-year-old male relative, according to Macoupin County Sheriff
Shawn Kahl.
Kahl said his department received a 9-1-1
call to the 900 block of
Mulberry Street at 7:06
p.m., Monday, Aug. 10.
When deputies arrived on
the scene, they found the
male victim had been shot
several times. He was airlifted to St. Louis; his injuries are not expected to
be life-threatening.
The shooter was taken
into custody at the residence and remains at
Macoupin County Jail,
awaiting charges. “We
believe it stems from a
domestic situation,” Kahl
said, noting the shooter
and the victim were related.
Officers from Bunker
Hill Police Department
and the Illinois State Police assisted with the incident.
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Aldermen meet with IDOT reps about train station
City to host open
house for public
input Aug. 18
Concerns that the proposed Amtrak
station is too large for Carlinville’s
needs prompted Aldermen George
Cerar and Beth Toon to meet with
Bruce Nelson and Carrie Desmond of
Parsons Brinckerhoff, who are working on the project on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT).
Also in attendance were City Attorney Rick Bertinetti, Police Chief David Haley, Zoning Administrator Steve
Parr and resident Sherry Brianza.
Previously, there had been some
miscommunication about how far the
project was into the design process;
plans that were given to the city were
30 percent complete but some had
thought they were 90 percent. In fact,
Nelson and Desmond brought with
them the 90 percent plans, which were
shown to those in attendance for the
first time.
Current plans call for a structure
with a roof line of 126 feet, though
that includes two covered but outdoor
areas, one on each end of the building.
The enclosed waiting area would be 60
feet long, with a wall of windows facing the tracks and a brick wall facing
Alton Road.
The windowed wall would be in the
passenger waiting area, which would
be approximately 15 feet wide by 60
feet long. Along the other side, with the
brick wall, would be two restrooms,
an electrical/mechanical control room
and a tourism information center; that
portion of the building would not be as
long. In total, the building would
The main concerns expressed at the
meeting were regarding the size and
safety of the space.
Currently, nine passenger trains
stop at the station each day. Brianza,
who frequently rides the trains, said
she had never seen more than about
six to nine passengers at the station at
one time, and Nelson did not have the
exact numbers. He did say, however,
that the stations’s size was determined
based on Amtrak requirements as well
as projected future ridership for 20-30
years from now. “We’re assuming ridership will increase because the population will increase, we’re buying new
trains,” said Nelson. “The whole idea
of the program is with faster service
and better trains, and hopefully better
stations, you attract more passengers.
You give them more options for travel
See TRAIN on 6A.
This rendering shows what the interior of Carlinville's new Amtrak station may look like once it is completed.
Sheriff’s Department County board discusses financial issues
joins major case squad
Last month, the Macoupin County
Sheriff’s Department joined the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
“This means that any time we have
any kind of major case — homicide,
child abduction, or anything of that
nature — we have the option to call
out the Major Case Squad and normally 15-20 investigators will show
up at the scene,” said Sheriff Shawn
Kahl. He noted that the squad is primarily utilized in cases for which
the suspect is unknown or unable to
be apprehended at the scene.
Once the squad arrives, the case
will be turned over to them, and
they will be the lead agency on it.
“They’ll run with it for up to five
days; as long as lead are coming in,
they’ll run with the case and stay
the lead on it until they exhaust all
leads, an arrest is made or the time
frame is up,” Kahl said, noting that
the time frame can be extended on
a case-by-case basis. Once the designated time is up, the case will be
returned to the originating agency,
which will resume the lead.
“It gives me some comfort that we
have this agency now, so we can go
to them in a major case situation,”
Kahl said. “Before, with the amount
of manpower we had, sometimes
we just didn’t have enough guys to
work the bigger cases. It’s not that
we didn’t have the know-how, because we’ve done it before, but we
didn’t have enough people. A lot of
times we’ve had to rely on state, but
they’re strapped, too, and don’t have
as many people as they used to.”
Kahl noted that his office being a
member means that all communities
in the county can utilize the Major
Case Squad. “If a smaller town has
a homicide, we can actually come in
and deploy the Major Case Squad,”
he said. “Heaven forbid it happens,
but if we ever have a child abduction, you want as many guys as you
can on the case right away, and this
is our chance to have that.”
The sheriff’s department will also
send deputies to assist with cases for
other members when they can. “If
we have guys available, we’ll send
them to help,” he said. “We may
have to send a guy or two a couple
times a year, but what you get back
is way more than you put into it.
It’s nothing compared to what you
get back from them if something
were to happen.” Kahl estimated
that there are about eight sheriff’s
departments on the Illinois side and
eight to 10 on the Missouri side that
are members of the squad, as well as
communities within those counties.
See CASE SQUAD on 10A.
Finances were the primary focus of
discussion at the Macoupin County
Board's regular monthly meeting, held
Aug. 11.
The board approved the appropriations resolution for Fiscal Year 201516, with just a few changes from what
was presented at the July meeting. In the
general fund expenses, the only change
was in capital outlay, which now has a
budget of $50,000, as discussed at the
previous meeting; that change increased
the total expenses to $7,115,500. The
only change in special fund distributions
is the probation fees account, which was
increased from $132,000 to $142,000 at
the request of Lee LoBue. That department has a balance of approximately
$220,000 currently, but they are anticipating they may not get as much state
funding this year, so they will make up
the difference with money from their
special fund.
Dave Thomas pointed out that the appropriations represent an eight percent
cut in expenses to match the projected
eight percent cut in revenues. “I think
it's just fiscally prudent for us to operate
within our anticipated means,” he said,
noting the budget includes union-negotiated raises for the coming fiscal year.
There were no changes to expected
general fund revenues, which will total
$7,122,425 and leave a surplus of just
$6,925. "Obviously, the revenue will
probably be looked at quite a few more
times before the end of next fiscal year,"
said Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan.
The projected revenue is less than the
current fiscal year's because of the timing of income tax distributions, of which
there will be one less in the coming year,
and due to the absence of reimburse-
ments and distributions from the state.
"Probably, if we evened it out once we got
that money in, it would look much better
than it does now, but when they do the audit, that's probably a close figure," he said
regarding the projected revenue.
The board approved a resolution allowing the sheriff's department to pay the
remaining courthouse and jail bills for
the current fiscal year out of the sheriff's
budget, as the courthouse and jail budgets
have been depleted but there is enough
left in the sheriff's budget to cover them.
The resolution is budget-neutral, meaning
there will be no increases to appropriated
amounts. Similar resolutions have been
passed in previous years, though Thomas
said it was usually in the opposite direction, with the courthouse fund covering
bills for the sheriff's department.
The recorder's office requested two
amendments to its special funds appropriations in order to pay bills that have
come in for projects that were previously
approved by the council for the upgrading of software and scanning records. The
recorder's microfilm fund was amended
from $40,000 to $100,000, and the GIS
fund was amended from $573,050 to
$673,000. Duncan said there is plenty of
money in each fund to cover the appropriations amendments.
As discussed at last month's meeting,
the board approved a resolution transferring funds from the general fund to the
tort liability fund (specifically, the community development line item) to cover
the workman's compensation and liability
premiums. The community development
line item was amended from $20,000 to
$1,500, and the permanent transfers line
item in the general fund was amended
from $140,000 to $158,500. In addition,
the Public Health Department's reim-
bursement for workman's compensation
insurance for April, May and June was
added to the tort liability fund.
Petitions for culvert replacements were
approved as follows: on Spanish Needle
Creek in Brushy Mound Road District at a
cost of $88,000, with the mine to possibly
pay half of that cost; on a branch of Apple
Creek in North Palmyra Road District, at
a cost of $10,500; on a branch of Nassa
Creek in South Palmyra Road District at
a cost of $3,500; and on a feeder ditch
to Macoupin Creek in Western Mound
Road District, at a cost of $11,750.
The finance committee was given
power to act on the county's insurance
renewal, which must be done before the
beginning of the new insurance year on
Sept. 1. A meeting was held recently with
union representatives, and three out of the
four unions reached an agreement, but
the Sheriff's Department union disagreed
because their contract specifies they must
pay no more than $59 per month for insurance, and the proposed plans would
cost about $62. Other options are still being researched, and a special meeting will
be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, to address
this issue.
The finance committee was also granted power to act on any remaining bills
that may come in between now and the
end of the fiscal year. A meeting will be
held Wednesday, Aug. 26, to approve
those bills, so that there will be time for
the checks to be written before the end of
the month.
The board approved a supplemental
preliminary engineering services agreement with Coombe-Bloxdorf for review
of high speed rail crossings throughout
the county at a cost of $13,800. County
By Misty Fritz
Gillespie police discovered more
than two dozen animals — including two snakes, two rabbits, rats, and
mice — in a vacant home in the 100
block of Henry Street in Gillespie on
Aug. 5.
According to Gillespie Police
Chief Jared DePoppe, it is not
known how long the animals had
been abandoned. It is estimated the
home had been vacant for about a
month, but it is possible people had
been there since then. “Police officers got called on a report of damage
done to a home — windows were
broken, that sort of thing — and
when they investigated it, the house
appeared to be empty, but there were
two snakes and some other animals
in the house,” said DePoppe. The
front door to the residence was wide
open when officers arrived, and the
home was reportedly also filled with
garbage.
The police called Ron Scheller,
“The Bat Guy”, who came to remove
the animals from the home. “We
don’t deal with these cases often,”
said DePoppe. “Typically, when
we deal with animals, we contact
Macoupin County Animal Control
and they take over, but with these
types of animals, our animal control
doesn’t handle them, so we contact
Ron Scheller.” After a 20-minute
search of the home, Scheller called
LaMarr Young of Snake Rescue in
Litchfield for assistance.
The snakes rescued from the house
were a 10-foot albino reticulated python, housed in an aquarium, that
was dehydrated and had skin rot,
and a 3.5-foot corn snake housed in
a chameleon enclosure; both snakes
were located on the main floor of the
house. The rats and mice, found in
the basement, were likely intended
to be food for the snakes. None of
the animals had food or water.
While DePoppe said the previous
residents of the residence are known,
charges have not yet been filed. The
case is still under investigation.
See COUNTY BOARD on 9A.
More than two dozen animals found in vacant Gillespie home
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Ron Scheller, left, and LaMarr Young remove an albino reticulated python and its cage from a vacant Gillespie
home.
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Finance committee hears from State’s Officer discovers
Attorney about Pay or Appear Program gas leak at residence
By Eric Becker
The Macoupin County Finance
Committee Thursday night heard
from State’s Attorney Jennifer
Watson and the program that her
department has started this year to
help bring in extra revenue to the
county.
Pay or Appear is a program
where notices are sent out to those
who haven’t paid fines or fees, to
come to court and either appear or
pay their costs.
Judge David Diehl would in the
past call in about 10 to 20 a month
and talk to them about their payments. He did about 100 to 200 a
year, Watson said.
Before 2010, payment plans
were set up to help people pay for
fees. If they didn’t pay within a specific time, a warrant was issued for
their arrest.
“In 2010 that got changed because a law said you can’t arrest
people immediately for that,” Watson said. “Beginning this year we
stated Pay or Appear. We are having them every other month. The
clerk’s office is sending notices out
to people who are behind on their
payments. They get a notice from
the court and they either have to
pay what they owe or appear in
court. A lot of people are coming to
pay because they don’t want to see
the judge or deal with it, so they
are paying it.”
The office has notice that the
deposits for the Circuit Court’s office Pay or Appear months have
averaged a little over $192,000.
Month’s without Pay or Appear,
deposits have averaged around
$165,000, a $27,000 difference in
revenue.
“If they don’t show, we are getting warrants for their arrest,”
Watson said. “Once we have given
them a court date to pay or appear
and they don’t show, then we can
legally send out a warrant for their
arrest.”
In March and June, approximately 150 warrants were issued by the
clerk’s office.
The money collected goes to
various funds.“It depends where
you are at with your owed money,” Watson said. “If they still owe
on fines, fines go into our general
funds. For fees, it depends on each
file and what type of cases they
are. In March and June, the deposits for the general fund for those
two months for fines was over
$50,000.”
“We are being proactive,” Watson. “This is the first time we are
doing this Pay or Appear.
On the warrants for those who
don’t show, if $100 for example,
there are fees placed on top of that
total. There is a bonding fee of $75,
$70 of which goes to the agency
that executes the warrant. The other
$5 goes to the circuit clerk’s office.
“We’re still studying this closely,” Watson said. “It looks very
promising as far as collecting on
some of these old debts and bringing money into the county.”
Word is beginning to trickle out
about this program.
“I think it’s just now getting
where word is getting out,” Watson
said. “People will understand they
will be given warrants now. If they
don’t pay or they don’t appear in
court, they are getting a warrant.”
Insurance
Committee member Bill Harding
reported to the Finance Committee
about the health insurance update.
The union is considering legal action because not enough notice was
given for the possible change in
health plans.
“They are threatening to file a
grievance or take us to arbitration
because we didn’t notify them 60
days ahead of time about changing health plans,” Harding said.
“We got the information three days
ahead of time and they want 60
days notice. We can’t do anything
with it right now, we’re still gathering information and see where we
go from there.”
A motion to table the health insurance issue until the next meeting
was approved. A motion was also
approved to the full board for approval for the finance committee’s
Power to Act on the health insurance issue at the next meeting. The
health insurance renewal starts on
Sept. 1, so a compromise would
need to be in place by the Aug. 26
finance meeting.
Other business including passing
the motion to adopt a resolution to
the full board for approval of gen-
eral fund and special funds budget.
A resolution regarding the sheriff’s
budget was approved to be sent to
the full board for approval.
Recorder’s Special Funds appropriations resolution was approved
to be sent to full county board for
approval.
Discussion over a workman’s
compensation claim took place,
as one claim has been reopened at
a much higher amount than when
originally submitted. This could
have an impact on the county’s premiums come December.
“Up until this year, we were
happy we haven’t had any large
claims,” said Pete Duncan, Macoupin County Clerk. “We’ve had
one claim that was started last year
and has been reopened. It is now a
very significant amount. That will
probably means really highly a significant premium increase in December.”
Matt Gazda of Gazda Insurance
has been looking into the matter
and it appears as if the claim is legitimate.
The claim was for around
$500,000. Originally, the claim
had been only around $10,000 to
$15,000, Duncan said. “I don’t
know all the specifics. The last I
heard from Matt is that there is
nothing that can be done. It meets
all the requirements.”
A motion passed to recommend
granting Power-to-Act to the finance committee to approve end of
the fiscal year bills.
This cat, which has since been named Oliver, is recovering after being shot with an arrow.
Macoupin County Animal Control Administrator Buzie Bertagnolli
is looking for help finding out who
shot a cat with an arrow in late July
in Benld.
The cat, which has since been
named Oliver, is a black and white
domestic medium hair male. His approximate age is not known, other
than that he is a senior. He was rescued from a culvert in the 700 block
of Fifth Street, where he hid after
being shot.
Bertagnolli took the cat to Animal
Medical Center in Litchfield, where
he was treated by Dr. Amber Spaur.
He is currently recovering at the
shelter, and it is not known how long
it will be until he can be adopted.
“It’s going to depend on his health.
I’m going to take him to the vet and
have him checked out again. He had
quite a severe injury with that arrow
going all the way through him, so I
want to make sure he’s all the way
healed. I don’t want to pass that responsibility on to someone else.”
Bertagnolli said there are no leads
as far as a culprit is concerned. Fingerprints on the arrow are unable to
be used for identification, due to it
being coated with oil in the manufacturing process. “I have a state’s
attorney who will be happy to prosecute if we can find out who did
this,” Bertagnolli said on an Aug. 4
post to the animal control center’s
Facebook page. That post has been
shared 513 times and received more
than 170 comments as of press time,
including at least one offer to adopt
Oliver once he has recovered.
Oliver does have an outstanding
medical bill; anyone who would like
to contribute toward that may send
funds directly to Animal Medical
Center or to the shelter.
Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible is
asked to call (217) 854-4024.
Cat shot with arrow in Benld
Thanks to Benld police officer Jarod Carlen, a local family still has a
home — and their lives.
Early in the morning of Saturday, Aug. 1, Carlen was patrolling
Central Avenue when he smelled
natural gas. He tracked the odor to a
residence in the 100 block of North
Seventh Street, woke the family and
got them out of the residence while
waiting for emergency personnel to
arrive. The fire department shut off
the gas, removed the home’s electric meter and opened windows to
air out the home. Ameren officials
arrived about 15 minutes later and
discovered a gas leak causing nearly
explosive levels of gas in the home.
In a Facebook post, Benld Mayor
Gloria Sidar said it’s because of Carlen that the family members are still
alive. “There’s no doubt in my mind
the occupants of the house would
have been asphyxiated or the home
would have exploded if it hadn’t
been detected when it did,” she said.
Benld Police Chief Jim Zirkelbach agreed. “I thought he did a hell
of a job. If he’d ignored it, instead of
having a good outcome, we’d have
had a double coroner’s case. He did
a fine job. You can’t ask for better
policing than that.”
Sidar pointed out that incidents
such as this are why Benld needs
constant police coverage. At a recent council meeting, an alderman
suggested reducing police coverage
by 72 hours a week to save money,
and the council voted against hiring
a fourth full-time officer to reduce
overtime hours.
County road and bridge
meeting discusses topics
Macoupin County’s Road and
Bridge Committee met Wednesday
morning for discussion about a variety of topics.
Among a concern is the distribution of Motor Fuel Tax funds. Due
to the budget impasse in Springfield,
the authorization necessary to allow
the distribution of Motor Fuel Tax
funds has not been passed and as of
June 30 all MFT distribution have
stopped, according to Tom Reinhart,
county engineer.
Reinhart said that the Macoupin
County MFT account has enough
funds to make it to the end of the
year. However, the township MFT
account only has enough funds for
the next three or four months. If
funding is not restored, the highway department budget will be
significantly impacted, Reinhart
added.
Reinhart also provided an update
to the Emmerson Airline project.
The contractor continues to work on
the project but has used all the working days allowed by contract. The
contractor is being charged liquidated damages for each working day
that it takes him to complete the job.
Reinhart said he is hopeful that the
project can be completed this year.
A patron asked about renting a
portion of the 220 North Oak St.
property for storage. The county
highway department still uses most
of the building to store equipment
in the winter. The committee agreed
not to rent the property at this time
but continue to focus on selling the
property. The committee also agreed
the construction of a new salt shed at
the 21639 Illinois Route 4 property
should be a priority.
The road and bridge committee
review a supplemental preliminary
engineering services with CoombeBloxdorf P.C. in Springfield for the
design review of the county and
township railroad crossings. It is part
of the High Speed Rail project and
coordination with the High Speed
Rail group. The amount was not to
exceed $13,800 for the review. The
agreement is supplemental to the
original agreement from Feb. 19,
2013. Expenses from this agreement
are 100 percent reimbursable from
IDOT with High Speed Rail funds
as stated in the agreement approved
by the county board at its November, 2012 meeting. The agreement is
necessary due to extra review steps
required for the crossings. The motion was made and accepted to approve the agreement with CoombeBloxdorf P.C.
Motions were made and accepted
to approve petitions and recommend
passage by the full board.
The following 50/50 petitions
were presented, including Brushy
Mound #19 ($88,000 cost, $44,000
for the county); South Palmyra #37
($3,500, $1750); North Palmyra
#25 ($10,500, $5250); and Western
Mound #32 ($11,750, $5875). The
county’s obligation for the projects
will be the County Share only.
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Thursday, AUGUSt 13, 2015
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City finance votes to renew
health insurance to full council
By Eric Becker
The City of Carlinville Finance
Committee Tuesday night voted to
renew their current health insurance
package with the option to change if
given enough notice.
“We can’t wait on the renewal,”
said Claudia Leonatti, budget officer
for the city. The health insurance must
be renewed by Sept. 1.
The motion was made to renew the
health insurance, but be open to looking at other options. The recommendation was made to be moved to the
full council for approval.
The Finance Committee motioned
not to renew CD’s which are coming
due within the next couple of weeks.
The CDs would be cashed and placed
in the checking account general fund.
Right now, the general fund has
$160,000. The two CDs would add
an additional $140,000. If need be,
once any cash flow issues have been
resolved, the city may look into rein-
vesting into CDs.
Finance
committee
member
George Cerar brought up a discussion on the Amtrak Station and possible redesign of the building. He was
puzzled why the city attorney, Rick
Bertinetti was being paid for sitting
on in the meeting in which not much
legal discussion was discussed.
Cerar was also frustrated by the
lack of information about the designs
at the meeting, as the two representatives from IDOT who were at the
meeting did not have specific information about the designs.
An open house will be held at city
hall on Aug. 18 at 4:30 p.m. at which
time architects will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the designs of a proposed new station.
Discussion raised over Woodard
and Curran. The city is considering
a contract to assume the city’s public
works department. For a fee, Woodard
and Curran would employ the city’s
workers and manage that department.
Cerar questioned that with some
employees approaching retirement
that the benefit package Woodard
and Curran would offer would not be
beneficial to those considering retirement.
Woodard and Curran’s health insurance is through Blue Cross Blue
Shield. The company does offer a 401
K and does a 100 percent match on
three percent when it comes to retirement.
Other committee members, including chair Sarah Oswald, said that
nothing would be taken away from
the employees who are nearing retirement.
Carlinville Mayor Deanna DeMuzio seconded that.
“We are not going to do anything to
jeopardize the city or the employees,”
DeMuzio said. “I feel this is a very
beneficial. It’s a good benefit package.
That’s my feeling.”
City Public Works committee discusses
water plant, waste water plant work orders
By Eric Becker
The City of Carlinville Public Works
Committee discussed a variety of topics Monday night, including work orders for the water treatment plant and
wastewater treatment plants.
The EPA has changed the timeline
for work that was suppose to be done
by 2017. These concerns some violations that have taken place at the water
treatment plant.
“Today we received an official notice of the CCA which is a Compliance
Commitment Agreement,” said Tim
Hasara, Public Works Director for the
city of Carlinville. “They were very
lenient in what they are requiring us to
do. We’ve been agreed to that timeline.
I don’t feel we will have any problems.”
The Waste Water Treatment work
orders includes an $8,000 order which
was approved and is being working on
now for Heneghan and Associates, the
city’s engineering firm. The $8,000 order is for services to help the city identify potential operational and financial
impacts of the proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit.
There are also $80,000 and an
$85,000 work orders that need to be
completed. Hasara met with Budget
Director Claudia Leonatti about these
work orders.
“There’s nowhere that we budgeted
$165,000 for a new permit,” Hasara
said. “The $80,000 and $85,000 will
be something that will need a budgeted
amendment because it has to be done. I
don’t know any way to manipulate that
cost into being able to take it out of the
one percent infrastructure. It’s not a design where we will have building that
we will do some kind of treatment. It’s
going to be putting a manual together
that says this is how we are going to run
the system and how we are tracking everything.”
The $80,000 and $85,000 work
permit orders are part of the Capacity,
Management, Operations and Maintenance report.
Another work permit, not as dire as
the other three, are for developing a
study within 18 months to reduce phosphorous levels to meet future requirements, as well as developing a phosphorus discharge optimization plan.
The costs of these permits combined is
$80,000. Still, it is something that needs
to be acted upon soon, Hasara said.
“We’re going to have to make a decision on what we are going to do pretty
soon,” Hasara said.
The water fund has a reserve but it
will take a budgeted amendment to take
care of those costs.
Capital improvements within the
waste water treatment plant was also
discussed by Hasara. Between 2006
and 2012 certain compliance deadlines
had not been followed by previous administration. The non-compliance issues surrounded around the combined
sewer overflow.
The Environmental Protection
Agency met with the city as the Attorney General was on a conference
call, and they had a conversation about
things some that needed to be done,
Hasara said.
The EPA suggested to build a first
flush holding cell, an expandable tank
to hold millions of gallons of water,
hold it and bring it back into the plant
at a rate that is treatable.
“That was there suggestion,” Hasara
said. “The EPA would like to see that
happen. Most communities who have
performed first flush studies have end-
ed up leading to an expandable tank
similar to this after their first study was
completed.”
With the Waste Water Treatment
Plant capital outlook, there are numerous components included with the
estimated cost of $6.3 million permit
needed for authorization of combined
sewer and treatment plant discharges.
This includes a primary clarifier, first
flush tank and modifications to piping
near the headworks of the plant.
The other permit, which would develop Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) report
within 12 months of their permit, must
be done. Estimated costs is at $3.5 million. This cost assumes the city has or
will provide much of the data required
to be submitted within the document.
Other discussion included the replacement of a dump truck with spreader and plow. The oldest 1-ton truck recently succumbed and Hasara said that
there is no hurry to try to replace it.
The budget did include two pickup
replacements but not for a dump truck.
A bid for $67,870 from Morrow
Brothers in Greenfield was presented
to the city. Hasara didn’t see the immediate need to get it replacement, as
the dealer said they would still have it
in stock in October.
A motion was made to purchase a
Skid Steer Bucket. The city has been
renting it and owes $1500, however, if
the city wanted to purchase it, the cost
would be $4800 total. That would be
$3300 for the bucket and $1500 for the
rent owed.
The bucket would come in handy for
lifting large objects and in the cleanup
efforts of debris after a large storm. It
will be sent to full council for approval
at the next meeting.
Chickens will once again be judged at the 2015 Illinois State Fair, which begins Friday, Aug. 14.
State Fair set to begin on Friday
By Kathleen Clark
The 2015 State Fair is upon us.
The chance to see the cream of
the crop, the champions, the best
the state has to offer in livestock,
craftsmanship and uniqueness is
just a short drive north; nearly in
Macoupin county’s own backyard!
Centrally located in Springfield,
there is something for everyone at
the state fair. Fun, education, entertainment, food, livestock shows
and carnival rides on an epic scale
will be available for everyone’s
pleasure August 14th through the
23rd.
The state fair is not free, so some
folks may want to take advantage
of free or discount days available
to them. Be on the lookout for discounts through work or coupons at
local businesses. Thursday night is
the unofficial start of the fair and a
chance to see one of the greatest parades in the state; The Twilight parade. After the parade, entry to the
fair is free, along with discounted
rides.
The fair really gets going that
Friday. Some of Macoupin County’s very own local businesses will
be featured throughout the fair.
Prairie Farms gets put in the national spotlight each year with its
donation of hundreds of pounds of
butter for the famous Butter Cow.
“We are excited for the chance
to represent Macoupin County at
the fair again,” says Jackie Becker
of Plainveiw Winery, located just
south of Carlinville. They will be
featuring their famous Wine-a-Ritas along with their table wines and
table grapes at the Artisan building
at the fair.
This year’s fair theme is “Growing Illinois” and Illinois Ag Director Philip Nelson says, “Agriculture is the number one industry in
Illinois, and we need to continue
to grow the industry. One of the
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• August 17 – Senior Citizens
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tent and grabbing a pork chop. Be
on the lookout for the Golden Abe
award winners. Food vendors will
compete for the coveted title on
August 13th.
For many families, like Ruby
Scherpinsky’s, a must-stop part
of the fair is Conservation World.
Take advantage of a chance to learn
about the state’s resources from
IDNR staff and a number of outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing activities, archery shooting, hunting dog
demonstrations, a wildlife display
and old time adventures are all
available near the DNR headquarters at the northwest portion of the
fairgrounds.
Illinois has offered a superb
lineup of entertainers in past years,
and this year is no different. Starting Friday the 14th with Sammy
Hagar and The Circle with Collective Soul. Other stars to grace the
Grandstand Stage will be Fall Out
Boy, Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts,
Hank Williams Jr. and Brantley
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ways to go about this is telling the
story of agriculture and educating consumers through the Illinois
State Fair.” The central theme of
this year’s fair will be food, especially that produced right here in
Illinois. Daily “Chopped” cooking
competitions, along with a number
of baking contests and farm displays depicting Illinois agriculture
contributions will be showcased
throughout the fair.
Being in the hottest part of the
summer, it is good to know where
to cool off. The Artisans building,
Emmerson building, Illinois Fire
Museum, Illinois Building and Orr
Building all offer air an air conditioned stop for fair goers
A rewarding break can also be
taken at one of the dozens of livestock shows; they are all in enclosed, shaded areas with plenty
of shaded seating. This gives fair
visitors a chance to see the state’s
youth and top livestock producers
show off their champions and the
year of hard work getting their animal’s show ready.
You cannot have a fair of this
scale without a 4-H presence. Forty-six Macoupin County 4-Her’s
who excelled at the county level
will show their general projects on
the 14th. These will be on display
throughout the day at the Orr building on the west side of the fairgrounds.
There is always something new
going on at the fair. This year, Happy Hollow, located near the main
entrance, will have a zip line, Zorb
bubbles, Zombie Paintball and a
chance to pan for gemstones.
The food is always a draw with
the joke being “what will they fry
this year?” Expect to see a menu
including fried pecan pie and bacon
wrapped Oreos; to name a few! For
more traditional fare, follow Cindy
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8U and 9U teams for the 2016 season.
Team based in Litchfield, Member of the Southwestern IL
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Back-to-school safety should be everyone’s concern
THE ISSUE
Routines will change
as the new school
year begins.
OUR VIEW
Keeping students safe
is the responsibility
of everyone.
Students in all Macoupin County
schools will be heading back to the classroom in the next few days. That means
kids will need to be introduced to a new
routine and drivers will have to take note
of the additional foot, bike and vehicle
traffic in the early mornings and late afternoon.
On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be
anything particularly dangerous about the
start of the school year, but the National
Safety Council disagrees, so much so that
the council has put together a back-toschool safety check list. While much of
the information is tried and true common
sense, there are several suggestions that
may not occur to parents or students.
Before the first day of school, most
parents go on the hunt for suitable backpacks for their kids. Selecting an appropriate backpack should involve more
than selecting the right super hero or Disney princess; it’s important to make sure
the backpack is ergonomically designed
to put less stress on the child. While the
harm that heavy backpacks can cause has
been widely reported, weight limits are
less widely known. Backpacks should
weigh no more than 10-20 percent of
the child’s body weight. For example: A
60-pound child should carry a backpack
no heavier than 12 pounds. It’s also important that the weight is evenly distributed on the child by the use of both of the
backpack’s straps.
A safety concern that has come to light
in recent years is the issue of distracted
walking. It’s impossible for a student to
be aware of his/her surroundings if the
child’s eyes are glued to a smart phone or
game. Children who walk to school are
doing so during some of the day’s heaviest traffic hours, making it imperative
that they pay attention to what’s going
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on around them.
As any parent will tell you, half the battle of any school day comes with getting
the student there safe and on time. Walkers should always use the sidewalk if one
is available. When there is no sidewalk,
students should walk on the side of the
road facing traffic so they can see what is
coming. When crossing a street, it’s important to look left first, then right, then
left again. The double look to the left is
to make sure all is clear in the direction
from which traffic is traveling when the
student enters the roadway. Students need
to be reminded to never dart out in front
of a parked car and to always cross streets
at cross walks where they are available.
Bike riders also have some safety rules
to follow, which include wearing a helmet
that is fitted and secured properly. It’s also
a good idea that children be taught some
basic rules of the road, such as riding on
the right side of the road and in single
file and coming to a complete stop before
walking bicycles across the street.
Children who ride the bus should be escorted to the bus stop and taught how to
properly get on and off the bus. Children
should wait for the bus standing six feet
(three giant steps) from the curb. What
many parents may not realize is if the student has to cross the road to get to or exit
the bus, it’s important to do so at least 10
feet in front of the bus. That’s so the student is in view of the driver and vice versa.
Given the height of the bus, when a student
walks next to the front bumper, the driver
has no way of knowing when someone is
there. It’s a good idea to make eye contact
with the driver before crossing in front of
the school bus.
Finally, crashes involving teen drivers spike in September. Talk to your kids
about the dangers of distracted driving and
encourage them to maintain their focus
when behind the wheel of a car.
It’s up to everyone in a community to
look after their youngest citizens as they
head back to the classroom. Motorists
should expect the unexpected while driving during the school year.
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Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat
Patients want drugs
now but at what risk?
A
Rural Health Network
s new drugs and medical
devices are developed, it’s
understandable that the
public, always in love with new
technologies, want to use them.
They also want them to be safe, and
most people think they are. It comes
down to a balancing act that will
soon be tested in Washington.
In the fall the U.S. Senate is likely
to approve legislation that shifts the
scales more in the direction of getting “cures” to market faster, and
that could be a big step backward in
regulating medical devices---things
like breast implants, coronary stents
and artificial knees.
The 21st Century Cures Act
sailed through the House of Representatives in July on the premise
that need outweighed the risk of inadequately tested products. Dr. Rita
Redberg, a well-known cardiologist
at the University of California San
Francisco Medical Center, told me,
“the emphasis has been on getting
drugs and devices on the market
quickly, not on making sure they are
safe.”
In a New York Times op-ed
Redberg wrote, “The bill would
severely weaken not strengthen, the
FDA’s already ineffective regulatory scheme for medical devices.
The device industry, may stand to
benefit from this legislation, but the
health of the public does not.”
What does the legislation, pushed
by the $110 billion device industry
and patient advocacy groups, do? In
a nutshell it changes the way FDA
approves new drugs and devices.
Manufacturers of so-called “breakthrough” devices would be able to
submit evidence of safety and efficacy based on sources other than
clinical trials, the gold standard. In
other words, with a clinical trial scientific evidence determines whether
a new product can be sold.
Under the 21st Century Cures
Act a manufacturer could submit
evidence that a device is safe and
effective based on case histories;
that is, it could offer the experiences
of individuals that a new product
should come to market. If patients
showed some benefit, manufacturers could submit those experiences
to the FDA.
According to Redberg, the proposed law would mean “anecdotal
evidence rather than scientific studies, could be used to approve drugs
and devices.” She told me, “This
will result in a lot of dangerous drugs
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and devices on the market with no
evidence. Allowing case studies as
the standard is crazy. It lowers the
data standard to non-existent.”
To understand what’s happening, you have to go back to 1997,
another time when the same coalition of drug and device makers,
patient groups, and Washington
think tanks interested in deregulation convinced Congress to lower
the approval standards. It reduced
the number of clinical trials to establish safety and efficacy from two
or more to one or more and allowed
device companies to select and pay
for-profit firms to review their products instead of the FDA---a sort of
fox-in-the-hen house arrangement.
Redberg’s work shows there
are fewer trials. A 2009 study published in JAMA showed that 65
percent of pre-market approvals for
cardiovascular devices were based
on a single study, and those studies
were often prone to bias and lacked
strength. John Fauber, a reporter at
the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
has documented deaths and injuries
resulting to patients who’ve taken
cancer and diabetes drugs that were
approved under the 1997 looser
standards.
If the current legislation passes,
device makers could conduct the
more rigorous trials to see if their
products really are safe and effective after they’ve already been on
the market. This is hardly foolproof. Sometimes trials are delayed
for years after a product is sold, and
many are never completed.
What’s troubling about all this is
the lack of critical discussion of the
proposed changes in the media and
elsewhere. There has been, however, plenty of commentary and
op-eds supporting the 21st Century
Cures Act. “You’d think Mother
Teresa had written this bill considering the overwhelming praise it’s
getting,” says Gregg Gonsalves,
a research scholar at the Yale Law
School.
As our standards for drugs and
devices take a U-turn, the death of
Dr. Frances Kelsey who died in early August at age 101 should remind
us what happens when marketing trumps safety. Kelsey was the
F.D.A. official who kept the drug
thalidomide off the U.S. market because of safety concerns.
No one wants another thalidomide scandal, but what are we willing to risk to sell drugs and devices
faster perhaps without sufficient
testing?
Trudy Lieberman may be contacted at: trudy.lieberman@gmail.
com.
What is or was
your favorite
subject in
school?
“I had this really
cool history class
that was about
conspiracy
theories and
such, and it was
amazing.”
-Kat Stuthman
“I loved history,
but in college it
was my baking
classes.”
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Spicer
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Lieberman
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“Art with the
best teacher ever,
Marcy Dufner.”
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“Study of Film.
Very important to
learn the
technique of
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Dear Editor:
I am a sixth generation farmer
and have seen firsthand the benefits of innovation with regard
to farming. Without technological advancement, our combines
wouldn’t be equipped with
GPS and our seeds wouldn’t be
drought resistant. If we as citizens aren’t willing to embrace
new methods and ways of producing energy, we will sell ourselves and the great state of Illinois short.
That’s why I am writing this
letter to show my support for the
Grain Belt Express Clean Line.
This proposed power line project
will benefit Illinois consumers by
delivering more low-cost renewable electricity to the grid serving our state. It will substantially
decrease electricity prices for everyone’s benefit.
My sister and I own 500 acres
of farmland in Scott County
and the proposed route for the
power line crosses more than a
mile of our land. The footprint
of the structures do very little
to impact my overall operation.
In addition, I will benefit financially from the annual structure
payments as well as the payment
from the easement area itself.
Our county also will benefit
greatly from the voluntary payments that Grain Belt Express
Clean Line will pay over the next
20 years. It is projected that Scott
County will receive more than $2
million over 20 years, with about
$370,000 being paid in the first
year alone. This is a lot of money
that will benefit the residents of
Scott County and can go to maintaining our county roads, public
safety and other essential public
services.
I urge everyone to consider the
benefits of this project and not let
Illinois stand in the way of progress.
Dan Gourley,
Roodhouse
Dear Editor:
The recently-deceased Mrs.
Marcy Dufner gave countless
grade school children many
memorable experiences with water colors, finger painting, paper
mache, modeling clay and poster-making. In high school, she
gave us a working knowledge of
the principles of art, as well as a
basic familiarity with the styles
and paintings of classical and
modern masters. Mrs. Dufner
was personally elegant and exceptionally creative in the scope
of her curriculum.
For the final art class of each
grade school year, we did a crayon drawing, which she saved.
After our last sixth grade art
class (which was, again, a crayon
drawing), she returned our previous five drawings so that we
would have a complete record of
our development as young “artists.” One must marvel at the inventiveness of this idea, as well
as the care and time it would
take, over a six-year period, for
Mrs. Dufner to coordinate and
store literally hundreds of students’ drawings.
In high school Art I, one of
her extended projects involved
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matching fabric colors and patterns with each student’s skin
tone, hair color, eye color and
physical build. Mrs. Dufner’s
project was 18 years before the
concept of color/wardrobe analysis reached mainstream popularity.
Mrs. Dufner endured, from the
entire student body, endless requests for poster board, colored
paper, masking tape and magic
markers. Such requests were
only occasionally granted (often
accompanied by her quizzicallyraised eyebrow), since she was as
meticulous in the distribution of
her art supplies as she was in the
determination of her grades.
Mrs. Dufner had and maintained her standards. And, most
importantly, she cared. Carlinville was, and is, fortunate to
have such dedicated and exceptional teachers a Marcy Dufner.
Another noteworthy teacher
that must be mentiojned is Mrs.
Reba Borman. Mrs. Borman’s
sparkling enthusiasm was the
hallmark of her teaching style.
She had marked ability to make
any subject interesting because
of her optimistic and encouraging manner. Her classroom was
educationally stimulating, creatively active and vividly memorable. Mrs. Borman’s distinctive
and engaging personal charm
brings out the very best in everyone she encounters.
It would be worthwhile for
anyone who has ever experienced outstanding teachers, at
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Carlinville Park District joins Shop Local First
By Misty Fritz
The newest member of Shop Local First is one that might seem a little unorthodox: Carlinville Park District, which oversees and maintains
all of the parks in the community.
“Any entity in this town should
support the community because the
community does support us,” said
Park Board President Larry Smith.
“We’re really proud of the parks
here, and we want people in this
community to be very proud of the
parks.”
Toward that goal, in early spring
Smith and Park Board Administrator
Regie Byots visited each of the parks
to make a list of what improvements
needed to be done, and park district
employees have been working on
those projects. “One thing we realized was that in past years, all everybody worried about was how the
fields looked — the baseball and
soccer fields — not the equipment,
not the walking path, not anything
else,” Smith said.
At Tom Thumb Park, the Lions
Club has taken over maintenance,
though it is paid for by the park district. The two groups signed a fiveyear contract.
Equipment at Denby Park needed
painted, and it needed electricity —
the lights at the field hadn’t worked
in more than 25 years. “We had our
first night ball games over there, and
we’re not done,” Smith said, noting
the pavilion was torn down because
it was in bad shape, and they hope to
rebuild it next year.
All of the equipment at Tower
Grove Park has been repainted in the
last two weeks, and in the next couple
of weeks, the grass will be removed
from the ball diamond. “We’re going
to turn it into a dirt field so the kids
can come play and next year we can
utilize that field for ball games,” said
Smith. Fresh rubber mulch was also
added to the playground area.
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Ballinger’s Barbershop
Bates Motor Co.
Big Dog Construction
Blackburn College
Bliss Salon
Body Depot
Boente Shell – Food Mart
Broom Orchard
Bruckert-Daley, Inc.
Café Piazza
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Carlinville Area Hospital
Carlinville Eye Care
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Cherry Tree Treasures & Gifts
Children’s Garden Learning Center CNB Bank & Trust, N.A.
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All of the playground equipment at Tower Grove Park has been painted within the last two weeks and fresh
rubber mulch was added.
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A new roof was put on the concession stand at Legion Park, and
the goal is to have that stand up and
running. Melissa Downs and the
lifeguards painted the interior of the
pool building, and there are plans to
enlarge the seating area on the north
side of the pool. Byots said the state
inspector visited recently and said
Carlinville’s pool is one of the cleanest in the state.
At Loveless Park, much of the focus has been on improving the walking track. “It hasn’t been touched
since it was built,” Smith said. The
shrubs and trees have been trimmed,
lime rock has been laid on the trail,
and Fitness A-Go-Go planted flowers. That company also donated nets
for the volleyball fields; Hayes Excavating donated the sand.
CNB Field has been reseeded and
is going to have a grass infield. The
Dusty Hainsfurther Memorial group
is going to build a wooden fence
around the back of the field. “When
that is completed, we hope that park
will be IHSA approved,” said Smith.
Eventually, the park district would
like to be able to host regional competitions.
The interior of the park board
building was painted, and next year
new flooring may be installed.
Smith plans to keep making improvements in the future. “Every
year we’re going to really try to push
this,” he said. “The bottom line is
that the board wants everybody in
this community to be proud of the
parks.”
Future projects include putting up
and repairing fencing, adding a score
board on Cisco field and upgrading
bathrooms at Loveless Park. “It’s going to take time, but we’re going to
get all these upgrades done,” Smith
said.
and non-profit organizations for 30
years. His non-profit experience includes a government agency in Iowa,
a non-profit training organization in
St. Louis, and two arts organizations
in Illinois, in addition to his current
role at Blackburn College. He recently formed SamJam4NF, an organization that produces the annual
SamJam, Unplugged on the Prairie
music festival in Carlinville, raising
funds for NF research, awareness
and support efforts.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the NF Midwest
board,” Oswald said. “I first became
aware of NF when my son was diagnosed 25 years ago. As with other
families affected by this disorder,
we had to quickly learn all we could
and react as different medical issues
arose. I want to help NF Midwest
expand their efforts in caring for and
providing important support to NF
families. A support network and referral connections are absolutely the
most comforting things for patients,
parents and families when first faced
with this diagnosis. The fundraising, awareness, and programming
support provided by NF Midwest
is critical in improving the lives of
people with NF.”
Neurofibromatosis Midwest is
dedicated to the increasing number
of men, women and children challenged by neurofibromatosis. It
works to educate, comfort, improve
clinical care and fund research for
treatments and a cure. It serves Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky and the eastern half of
Missouri.
For more information about NF
Midwest, call (630) 945-3562 or visit nfmidwest.org; information about
the 2015 SamJam can be found at
samjam4nf.com.
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By Eric Becker
With a small area of space, Boente Shell’s Service Station at 543
W. Main St. in Carlinville plans on
making some improvements to its
property.
Dave Boente said Monday afternoon that the business will move the
repair shop into the Eldred Building
just east of the current location. Offices will also be moved near the Eldred Building.
“We hope to start it soon,” Boente
said. “Long term, we want to put the
store right behind where it is now if
all goes well. It will make it more
accessible to drivers.”
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Boente said they are in the preliminary stages of getting started on
the project and no estimated time for
completion was known.
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Oswald named to NF Midwest board of directors
Neurofibromatosis Midwest has
announced the appointment of Peter Oswald of Carlinville as a new
member of its board of directors.
“Peter Oswald brings a great
spirit of commitment and marketing expertise to our organization,”
noted Diana Haberkamp, executive
director of NF Midwest. “We are
fortunate to have him join our board
as we continue to reach out and
serve NF patients and their families
throughout the Midwest.”
Oswald is director of marketing
and public relations at Blackburn
College. A graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, he has
been involved in marketing and public relations with private businesses
Happy Dog Stay-n-Play
Heinz Furniture & Floor Covering
Illlini Tech Services
JF Boente & Sons
Kahl’s Greenhouse & Landscaping
Karla’s Jewelry
Kibbles N Klips Grooming
Kufa & Son Heating & Air Conditioning
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Remarkables
Reno’s Italian Pizzeria and Ristorante
Ruff “N” Tuff Tree Service
Subway
Sullivan’s Drugs, Inc.
Starr’s Primal Meats & Package Liquor
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CCHS class of 1965 reunites
The Carlinville Community High
School class of 1965 gathered
at the Elks Lodge on July 18 to
celebrate their 50-year reunion.
Those attending were, front row,
from left, Richard Fones, Linda
Leasman, James Hammann, Teena Geninatti Kotchka, Pat Wadsworth, Janet Mitchell Kessinger,
Paul Harp, Danna Kauerauf Danoski, Ron Reznicek, Frank Heigert, Dennis Bellm; second row,
Don Sarginson, Judy Sarginson
Pickett, Sharon Hawk Dugan,
Karen Garner Maxwell, Mary Ellen Johnston Guy, Iris Pitman
Klopfer, Linda Sarginson Ahring,
Beverly Gunning Boehler, Judy
Carines Pfaff, Gayla Jolliff Greenwalt, Myrna Boente Tessary,
Rich Reiher, Linda Bentley Shirley; third row, Linda Alderson
Combs, Judy Mathias, Wanda
Downs Lee, Kevinetta O’Brien,
Richard Slightom, John Boente,
Don Eichen, Richard Ferris, Ed
Neighbors, Glenn “Dude” Fones;
back row, David Emery, Norma
Maguire Little, Don Wills, Kenny
Wills, Tom Hemphill, Rick Rushton, Gerald Selvo, John Herzberger, Jerry Slightom, Steve McWilliams, Richard Bowman, Ron
Young, Howard “Butch” Clark,
Mike Golden, Bill Heinz and Jack
Chism.
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The Dust Covers will perform at an Aug. 15 SamJam concert and cookout to benefit neurofibromatosis
research.
Concert, cookout to benefit neurofibromatosis
A lunchtime concert and cookout will be held from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15,
to raise funds to help with neurofibromatosis research, patient
support and public awareness.
“Burgers, Brats and Blues,” a
SamJam event, will be held in
front of Starr’s Primal Meats in
Carlinville. Lawn chairs are welcome.
An acoustic blues band, The
Dust Covers, will perform, and
grilled sandwiches will be available for purchase. The band features acoustic guitar, resonator
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guitar and kazoo player Brian
Curran; resonator guitar player
Nick Pence; and harmonica,
washboard and spoons player
Adam Andrews. The St. Louisbased group specializes in “old
time” traditional music.
SamJam4NF, Inc., was formed
following last year’s SamJam,
Unplugged on the Prairie, event,
held at the Macoupin County
Fairgrounds in September, which
raised $22,000 for Neurofibromatosis Midwest. Now organized as
a non-profit, charitable organization, it includes board members
Pete Oswald, Peter Oswald II,
Lee LoBue, Rick Fehr, Steve Boente and Natasha Casey.
SamJam events are held to honor Sam Oswald of Carlinvile, who
is now 30 years old and has lived
with complications from neurofibromatosis his entire life. The
events raised funds to support
continuing neurofibromatosis research and assistance to patients
and their families.
For more information about the
organization or about the 12-hour
SamJam event to be held Oct. 12,
visit samjam4nf.com.
than just what they have now.”
Still, attendees were of the belief
that the proposed waiting area is far
too large for Carlinville’s needs. One
suggestion for reducing the size included having one unisex bathroom
instead of two single-sex bathroom
and moving it to one end of the
building; eliminating the tourism
area in favor of a map guiding visitors to the Chamber of Commerce
office; and moving the control room
to the end of the building opposite
the restroom.
Doing so would also eliminate the
need for the long brick wall, which
Toon and Brianza were concerned
could be a safety issue, as police
would not be able to see into the
building just by driving by on Alton
Road. However, Haley said that was
not a concern to him, as the property
will have several cameras that will
feed directly to the police station,
and his officers will stop and patrol
the station on foot instead of just
driving by. “We’re going to pull in
and walk through,” he said. “We’re
not just going to drive by and look
in.” There will also be three emergency telephones on the property.
Nelson and Desmond assured
those in attendance that there is still
time to make changes. Funding for
the project is through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009, and those funds must be spent
-- in other words, the project must
be completed -- by June 30, 2017.
Construction will take an estimated
about 11-12 months, so it would
have to begin by June 2016 at the
very latest; April would be better, to
factor in potential weather delays.
Other factors are the city’s pending intergovernmental agreement
with IDOT regarding funding and
the lease contract with Union Pacific
Railroad, which owns the ground
upon which the station will be built.
“There’s a sequence of things that
have to happen, and some of them
are happening in parallel right now,”
said Nelson.
To gather public input on the proposed design, an open house will be
held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18,
at City Hall. Attendees will be able
to view the plans, as well as meet
with Nelson, Desmond and the architect regarding any concerns. The
architect will also be present at the
city’s second council meeting, to be
held at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17.
Ellie Johnson of Virden is the
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is a junior majoring in biology at
Illinois College and wrote the winning essay.
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Joshua Rives was named to the
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obituaries
Jennie Marie Berta, 94, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Carlinville,
passed away Thursday morning,
Aug. 6, 2015, in Austin.
Jennie was born June
21, 1921, in Wenonah, a daughter of
Nicola and Felicita
Nora
Abelloni.
She married John
“Jack” Berta on
Feb. 23, 1941, in
Carlinville, and
he passed away
May 28, 2007.
Jennie was a
homemaker who
devoted her time
to raising their only
daughter, Jenene. She
was a member of Ss. Mary
and Joseph Catholic Church in
Carlinville, where she was a past
member of St. Mary’s Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of
America. Jennie had also been a
loyal member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Jennie was preceded in death by
her parents, husband and three sisters.
Visitation was held on Wednes-
day, Aug. 12, from 9:30-11 a.m.
at Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic
Church in Carlinville, where a
mass was recited at 11 a.m.,
with Rev. Michael Haag
as celebrant. Burial
followed in New
Calvary Cemetery
next to her husband.
Jennie is survived by her
daughter, Jenene
(Ronald) Mansfield of Kyle,
Texas; grandchildren, Jacquelyn
Mansfield, Brandon (Lori) Mansfield
and April Mansfield;
and great-grandchildren,
Quinlyn Mansfield and Isabella
Burnett.
Memorials may be made to the
Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
Visit
davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or
light a candle in her memory.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home,
Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel B. Fraelle
Daniel Bernard Fraelle, 90, of
Gillespie passed away at 3 p.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Heritage Health of Gillespie.
He was born July 30,
1925, in Gillespie
to James Fraelle
and Helen (Sievers) Fraelle. He
married
Anna
May (Luketich)
Fraelle on Aug.
20, 1960, in
Wilsonville; she
preceded him in
death on Feb. 4,
2011.
Mr. Fraelle was a
metallurgist for Olin
Corp. and a member of
the Knights of Columbus
of Gillespie, Ss. Simon and
Jude Church and AARP.
Surviving are his son, Andrew
Joseph (Stacy) Fraelle of Guyton,
Ga.; daughters, Mary Catherine
(Paul) Legge of Towanda, Ruth
Anne (Michael) French of Pawnee and Elizabeth Marie (Gene)
Shafer of Girard; sister, Anne
Costello of California; grandchildren, Ian French, Daniel Shafer,
Rubianne Fraelle and Bennett
Fraelle; and step-grandchildren,
Sterline Shafer and Olevia Shafer.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was
preceded in death
by brothers, John,
Frank,
Leon,
James and Joseph; and sisters
Elsie Clark and
Mary Fraelle.
Friends may
call from 4-7
p.m., Monday,
Aug. 17, at Kravanya
Funeral
Home in Gillespie,
with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral
mass will be held at 10
a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Ss.
Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
Ss. Simon and Jude Church or
Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance
Service.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.
Nolan L. Fitzgerrel
Nolan Lee Fitzgerrel, 59, of
Fieldon, formerly of Carlinville,
passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5,
2015, at Jerseyville Manor
in Jerseyville.
Nolan was born
Oct. 14, 1955, in
Carlinville, a son
of NL and Velda
Jenkins Fitzgerrel Boston.
Nolan graduated from Carlinville
High
School with the
class of 1973
and enlisted in the
Army soon after
graduation.
He was the former
owner of the Poor House
Inn in Fieldon and Nolan’s
Handman Service. Nolan enjoyed
hunting, NASCAR and Indian relics.
Nolan was preceded in death by
his parents and a sister, Patty Leefers.
Private family services will be
held at Moore Cemetery. Burial
will follow in Moore Cemetery,
Carlinville.
Nolan is survived by
his daughter, Amber
Overby of Kentucky;
son, John Fitzgerrel of Kentucky;
daughter, Mollie
(Michael) Ridenbark of Fieldon;
six grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter;
a brother, Neil
Fitzgerrel of Jerseyville; a sister,
Penny Young of
Missouri; and several
nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be
made to Disabled Veterans of
America.
Visit
davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or
light a candle in his memory.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home,
Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Ross
Louise (Deal) Ross, 84, of
Chesterfield passed away on
Friday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2015,
at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield.
Louise was born
May 17, 1931, in
Cairo, one of three
daughters
and
two sons born
to George and
Alice (Rasdale)
Deal.
Louise
married James
Carl Ross on
July 9, 1948, in
Arkansas, and he
passed away Sept.
20, 2005.
Louise retired from
Rosewood Care in Alton after several years of
dedicated employment after leaving VIP Manor in Wood River.
She enjoyed raising her family
and gardening in her spare time.
Louise was preceded in death
by her parents; husband, James
C. Ross; sisters, Vera Wilson and
Betty Stahlings; and brother, Jerry Deal.
Private family funeral services were conducted on Tuesday,
Aug. 11, at Davis-Anderson Fu-
neral Home, Carlinville, with
Jeffrey Moore officiating. Burial
followed in Shipman Cemetery,
Shipman.
Louise is survived by
her daughter, Sherry
(Phillip)
Mabus
of Shipman; son,
James T. (Lorraine)
Ross
of
Meadowbrook; daughter,
Kathleen
(Vincent) Halley of Bethalto;
daughter,
Pamela
(Dennis) Krocker of
Bethalto;
eight
grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; a
brother, Franklin (Kathy) Deal of
Texas; nieces, Jeanie and Linda
Wilson; and several other nieces
and nephews.
Memorials may be made to
American Heart Association.
Visit
davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences
or light a candle in her memory.
Davis-Anderson
Funeral
Home, Carlinville, is in charge of
arrangements.
Tammy L. Rosentreter
Tammy Lynn Rosentreter, 46,
of Gillespie passed away at 10:50
a.m., Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at her
residence.
She was born Feb. 16,
1969, in Staunton to
William A. Wilkins
and Nancy Machuga. She married Jerry Rosentreter on Sept.
12, 1992, in Gillespie; he survives.
Mrs. Rosentreter graduated
from Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville, with
a master’s degree in
education administration.
She served in the U.S. Air Force
from 1988-92, was a school teacher for the Southwestern school district and was a member of Trinity
Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, surviving are her father, William
Wilkins of Livingston; mother,
Nancy Machuga of Staunton; children, Joshua (Brittany) Rosentreter of Columbus, Ohio, Tateum
Rosentreter of Gillespie and Tess
Rosentreter of Gillespie; sisters,
Aimee Watkiss of Peach Tree City,
Ga., and Judy Wilkins of Benld;
a brother, William Wilkins
of Livingston; motherin-law, Judy Rosentreter of Staunton;
and
brother-inlaw, Rodney (Jill)
Rosentreter
of
Gillespie.
She was preceded in death
by her fatherin-law, James A.
Rosentreter, and
brother, Carl Machuga.
Friends gathered
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 8, at Benld
City Park; a celebration of life
service began at 6:30 p.m., with
Pastor Dane Solari officiating. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie,
was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the
Partnership for Educational Excellence District 7 or Tammy Rosentreter Scholarship Fund.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.
Patricia L. Rupert-Johnson
Patricia Lynn Rupert-Johnson,
67, of Pleasant Plains passed away
at 1:24 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4,
2015.
She was born March
25, 1948, in Carlinville, the daughter
of Leonard and
Dorothy Lucas
McIntyre.
She
was raised in
Carlinville and
later resided in
Litchfield. She
married Thomas
Johnson on July
17, 1993, in Litchfield; he survives.
Mrs. Rupert-Johnson
graduated from Carlinville
High School, attended Eastern Illinois University and received a
bachelor’s degree in education
from Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville. She taught school in
Staunton and Litchfield and later
helped her husband farm in addition to working as a substitute
teacher in Pleasant Plains and AC
Central Schools. Her main loves
were her children and her church,
Cherry Hills Baptist Church, where
she served as a deaconess and was
on various committees. She also
enjoyed gardening.
In addition to her husband, sur-
viving are her children, Bryce
(Amy) Rupert of Butler, Brent
(Elizabeth) Johnson of Springfield,
Lindsay Johnson of Springfield and Keely (Steve)
Burton of Springfield; two sisters,
Norma (Gerald)
Boston and Jean
(Charles) Wills,
both of Carlinville; grandchildren, Aubry,
Madelyn
and
Layne
Rupert,
Owen and Max
Johnson and Emma
Burton; and 15 nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents and a sister,
Frances McIntyre.
Visitation was held from 5-8
p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral
Home in Springfield. A celebration
of life service was held at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Cherry
Hills Baptist Church in Springfield,
with Pastor Jeff Nelsen officiating.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Cherry Hills Baptist
Church, 2125 Woodside Road,
Springfield, IL 62711.
To view an online obituary, visit
ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
Robert Tipps
Robert “Robbie” Tipps, 60, of
Carlinville passed away Monday
morning, Aug. 10, 2015, at his residence in Carlinville.
Robbie was born on
April 27, 1955, in
Carlinville, a son of
Dick and Amanda
(St. Onge) Tipps.
He
graduated
from Carlinville
High
School
with the class of
1973.
Robbie recently retired from
R and R Bindery
in Girard after 15
years as a machinist. He enjoyed fishing,
mushroom hunting, card
playing antiquing, and was an
avid collector. Robbie loved his
animals.
Robbie is survived by his brother,
Rick Tipps of Hawaii; step-mother,
Judy Tipps of Carlinville; uncle,
Gary (Cindy) Tipps of Carlinville;
step-sister, Gay (Tim) Dickerson
of Carthage; two nieces, Minette
(Ken) Lutz of Girard and Leslie
(Allen) Dawson of Chesterfield;
nephew, Travis Tipps of Carlinville; ​and ​several great-nieces and
nephews​.
Robbie was preceded
in death by his parents
and grandparents,
Flossie St.Onge,
Glen and Agnes
Tipps and Nellie
Kavalecz.
A graveside
service
will
be held Friday, Aug. 14, at
10:30 a.m. at Oak
Ridge Cemetery in
Springfield. Attendees should meet at the
gate at of the cemetery
at 10:15 a.m. Burial will
be held in Oak Ridge Cemetery
next to his grandparents.
Memorials are suggested to the
Macoupin County Animal Shelter
or Adopt-A-Pet in Benld.
Online condolences can be given
at davisandersonfuneralhome.com.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home,
Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Joan Anderson, 82,
passed away July 19, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was born May 8, 1933, in
Litchfield, to Helen and Harold
Kellenberger. She married Oren
Kenneth “Gump” Anderson; he
preceded her in death.
She was known as Joann or Jody
by her friends and was a longtime
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daughters, Penny Tuck of Colorado, Tracey Anderson of Colorado
and Barbara Harper of Texas.
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calendar of events
Thursday, August 13
Hunting Safety Education
Course: Brittany Shooting Park,
11374 Prairie Dell Road, Bunker
Hill, 6-9 p.m. continues Friday, August 14, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 618585-3522 to sign up.
Duck Blind Drawing: Carlinville
City Hall, 550 N. Broad St., 5:15
p.m.
Macoupin County Veterans Assistance: Girard City Hall, 9-11:30
a.m. To assist veterans and their
families.
Friday, August 14
Free School Supplies: TriTownship Park, Troy, at the gazebo
on the north end). 6-8 p.m. Free entertainment, including magic show
at 6 p.m. The movie Paddington
starting at 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, August 15
Trivia Night: Gillespie Civic
Center, doors open at 6 p.m., with
trivia at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the
Macoupin County Democrat Party.
Call Pam Monetti 618-444-2891 for
more information.
Artisan Farmers Market: Located behind the Farm Bureau building, North Broad Street, Carlinville,
8 a.m.-noon.
Monday, August 17
Blood Drive: Shipman Community Center, Keating and Front
St., Shipman, 1-6 p.m. To make
an appointment call 800-733-2767.
Walk-ins welcome.
Wed., August 19
Artisan Farmers Market: Located behind the Farm Bureau building, North Broad Street, Carlinville,
3-6 p.m.
Friday, August 21
Hunting Safety Education
Course: Macoupin County Farm
Bureau Building, 220 North Broad
St., Carlinville, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Students may register in advance by
calling Carlinville Police Department 217-854-3221.
Pork
Cookout:
Carlinville
Square, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds
to benefit St. Paul Preschool. Call
217-854-4046 for delivery to businesses.
Monthly Dance The Calico Twirlers Square Dance Club, Litchfield
Community Center, 1100 S. State
St., Litchfield, IL, 7:30-10:00 pm.
Ozzie Pearl will be the caller and
the public is invited.
Saturday, August 22
Hunting
Safety
Education
Course: Macoupin County Farm
Bureau Building, 220 North Broad
St., Carlinville, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Students may register in advance
by calling Carlinville Police Department 217-854-3221.
Artisan Farmers Market: Located behind the Farm Bureau building, North Broad Street, Carlinville,
8 a.m.-noon.
Southside Church Gospelfest
2015: Litchfield Community Center,
1100 S. State Street, 10:30 bake
sale and cake walk, first concert
starts at noon with River Ramblers
and Fourgiven Quartet, 6 p.m.
Homecoming Gospel Choir. Admission is free. Concession stand
available.
Wed., August 26
Artisan Farmers Market: Located behind the Farm Bureau building, North Broad Street, Carlinville,
3-6 p.m.
Saturday, August 29
Artisan Farmers Market: Located behind the Farm Bureau building, North Broad Street, Carlinville,
8 a.m.-noon.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Arthur Annual Cheese Festival:
Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call
Michelle 217-839-4132.
Troy City Wide Garage Sale:
Tri-Township Park, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
For questions call 667-8769.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Brass Door - Carrollton: Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call Michelle 217-839-4132.
Singing Workshop: “Six Easy
Principle for Excellent Singing”: Hosted by Amy Hailstone at
113 West Spruce Street, Gillespie,
3:30-6 p.m. Amy Hailstone will perform at Benld Fall Festival, 10 a.m.,
Benld City Park.
Fairview Heights Shopping:
Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call
Michelle 217-839-4132.
Eckert’s Orchard & Finn Inn Grafton: Macoupin County Public
Transportation. To make reservations call Michelle 217-839-4132.
Coal Country Sports Complex
Co-Ed Kittenball Tournament:
Coal Country Sports Complex,
Gillespie, located 4 blocks west of
Route 4 on Illinois Street, games
start at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
To sign up a team call Mark Stewart
217-839-3498 or 217-710-0487 or
Kent Tarro 217-839-3508.
Springfield Shopping: Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call Michelle 217-839-4132.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Friday, Sept. 18
Saturday, Sept. 19
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Fairmount Park Race Day Collinsville: Macoupin County
Public Transportation. To make
reservations call Michelle 217-8394132.
Saturday, October 3
Friday, October 9
Wed., October 14
Lincoln Museum & Golden
Coral - Springfield: Macoupin
County Public Transportation. To
make reservations call Michelle
217-839-4132.
Friday, October 16
Fairview Heights Shopping:
Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call
Michelle 217-839-4132.
featured event
Friday, Sept. 11
Springfield Shopping: Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call Michelle 217-839-4132.
meetings
Thursday, August 13
Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Auxiliary Dining Room,
noon.
Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton
Campus, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 14
AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m.
RELAX meeting: Cross Church, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 16
AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church
basement, 7 p.m.
A.B.A.T.E – Black Diamond Chapter: ISMC Clubhouse, Nilwood,
noon.
Monday, August 17
Narcotics Anonymous: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South
Broad, 7 p.m.
Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville
Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m.
Recycling Center Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18
TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m.
Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m.
AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus: KC Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Macoupin County Wood Carvers: 411 Cedar, Carlinville, 7 p.m.
All levels of carvers welcome.
Grief Support Group: First Baptist Church of Litchfield, Harrison
Street entrance, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group: Locust Street Resource Center, 320
S. Locust St., 1:30-3 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19
TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m.
MCPH Board of Health: 805 N. Broad, 7 p.m.
Bereaved Parent Support Group: Christian Church, Litchfield,
7-8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Community Wellness Fair and
5K Hustle: Carlinville Area Hospital, 8:30-10 a.m. Free fair offering
educational materials and information to children and families of all
ages.
SLF Fall Festival Cash Mob:
Gather at the Gazebo on the
Square, Carlinville, 11 a.m.
Casino Queen - East St. Louis:
Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call
Michelle 217-839-4132.
Stages - Kirkwood MO and
Bella Milano - Edwardsville: Macoupin County Public Transportation. To make reservations call Michelle 217-839-4132.
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Burgers, Brats and Blues
a SamJam Event
Starr’s Primal Meats, Carlinville
Saturday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
6975 Shaw Road, Shipman
618-372-3639
Rev. Ray Robinson
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10: 30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Charity Baptist Church
21964 Charity Church Road, Carlinville
217-854-8763
Pastor Daniel Johnson
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. and
6:30 p.m., Sunday Worship.
Memorial Christian Church
410 East First North Street, Carlinville
217-854-2639 Pastor Gary Farthing
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday
Worship; 5 p.m., Youth.
St. Paul United Church of Christ
202 East Main Street, Carlinville
217-854-4046 Pastor Kevin L. Strope
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship
Service.
Blooming Grove Christian Church
29207 Quarton Road, Palmyra
217-436-2554
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth Group.
Chesterfield Bible Church
106 Dunn Street, Chesterfield
618-753-3128 Pastor Dave Carlson
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:10 a.m., Sunday
Worship.
Concord Primitive Baptist Church
27260 Concord Road, Palmyra
217-854-2411
9:15 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Cross Church
19453 Hurricane Drive, Carlinville
217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus
9 a.m., Sunday Worship.
New Beginnings Community Church
142 West Center, Girard
217-627-3534 Pastor Kenneth Lovely
9 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10 a.m., Sunday
Worship; 6 p.m.; Sunday Discipleship.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
415 South Broad Street, Carlinville
217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry
9:15 a.m., Sunday Holy Eucharist.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
110 East Lincoln Avenue, Chesterfield
217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry
5 p.m., Saturday evening, no Sunday
service.
Boston Chapel Christian Church
Girard
217-627-2795
Pastor, Larry Brandon
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., Worship Service.
Bunker Hill Baptist Church
503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill
618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:40 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Carlinville Calvary United
Pentecostal Church
704 East First South, Carlinville
217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser
10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30
a.m., Sunday School.
Carlinville Church of Christ
110 Rice Street, Carlinville
217-854-8550 217-854-6737
9 a.m., Bible Study; 10 a.m., Worship
Service.
Carlinville Church of the Nazarene
318 East Nicholas, Carlinville
217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Carlinville First
18772 Route 4, Carlinville
217-854-8924
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday
Worship; 10 a.m., Kids Clubhouse.
Carlinville United Methodist Church
201 South Broad Street, Carlinville
217-854-4446 Rev. Robert R. Taylor
9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m.,
Sunday School.
208 W. Main
Carlinville
217-854-3184
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville
217-854-4473
Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman
Children’s Church Coordinator Nikki Totsch
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m., Sunday
Worship.
First Baptist Church
310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633
10:30 Sunday Morning
First Christian Church of Girard
700 West Center Street, Girard
217-627-2529
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday
Worship.
Gilead Baptist Church
679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick
217-741-4174 Pastor Gary Harding
9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday School.
Holy Dormition Russian
Orthodox Church
300 North Fourth Street, Benld
217-835-2202
Very Reverend Father Paul Waters
9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy.
Medora United Methodist Church
309-369-3137 Pastor Dean Blackburn
8:15 a.m., Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday School.
Dairy Queen
724 W. Main - Carlinville
217-854-8212
510 Broadway - Gillespie
217-839-2215
Nilwood Baptist Church
38 Judd St., Nilwood
217-627-3313 Pastor Floyd Hendrix
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship.
Piasa United Methodist Church
Route 16, Piasa
Pastor Dean Blackburn
8:30 a.m., Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Plainview Baptist Church
11365 Shipman Road, Plainview
Pastor William Baughman
9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday
Worship.
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond
217-229-3074
Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein
Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.;
Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups
(ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m.
Rural United Methodist Church
19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville
217-854-5137 Rev. John R. Curtis Jr.
9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m.,
Sunday School.
Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church
2010 East First South Street, Carlinville
217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag
5 p.m., Saturday Mass; 8 and 10 a.m.,
Sunday Mass.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
110 West Water St, Dorchester
618-362-6375 Pastor Gary Voss
9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship
Carlinville
Area Hospital
20733 North Broad Street
217-854-3141
The Federated Church: American,
Baptist/Presbyterian USA
122 East Second South Street, Carlinville
217-854-3031 Rev. Betty Lynn Jordan
9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday
Fellowship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School.
United Methodist Church of Shipman
278 Keating Street, Shipman
618-836-5804 Pastor Dennis Doane
9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday Worship.
Victory World Outreach
at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville
618-610-5802 Pastor Don Garland
10:30 a.m., Sunday
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
107 West Elm Street, Gillespie
217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann
8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30
a.m., Sunday Contemporary.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
238 Virginia Street, Shipman
618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw
8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS
501 Nobbe St., Farmersville
217-725-1717 Rev. Micheal Strong
9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine
Service.
Zion Lutheran Church
501 South Broad Street, Carlinville
217-854-8514 Rev. Dustin Anderson
9:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study;
10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship.
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christ following 101
“The revival we need is simply
a return to normal New Testament
Christianity, where the churches
were full of prayer, full of power,
full of people, full of praise, and
full of divine happenings all the
time. We need what God calls
‘normal,’ not what we call ‘special.’ God’s normal is greater than
all of our specials put together.”
- Dr. Armin Gesswein
On January 12, 1723, Jonathan
Edwards made a solemn dedication of Himself to God. It was one
of the defining moments of His
life. That vow of surrender, sacrifice, and sermons like, “Sinners
in the Hands of an Angry God,”
ushered in a great awakening that
touched millions of people.
Few people have left the kind
of legacy that equals Jonathan
Edwards. He graduated from Yale
at 13 as valedictorian. After graduating, he is said to have studied thirteen hours a day. He also
served as president of Princeton.
But the thing I find most impressive is that he spent one hour
every evening with his eleven
children. He prioritized his family and the results speak for themselves. Of his known descendants,
more than 300 have become ministers or missionaries; 120 became university professors; over
100 became lawyers; 60 became
prominent authors; there are 30
judges, 14 college presidents,
three members of congress, and 1
vice-president. How would you
like to leave that kind of legacy?
I believe revival and spiritual
awakening are coming. I believe
revival is coming to the church
and spiritual awakening is coming to the community overall.
During times of uncertainty and
trouble people turn to Christ.
The current uncertain times we
live will lead people to re-think
their faith.
Please pray with me; together
let’s ask God to open up the windows of heaven and pour out
His Spirit upon our land in our
lifetime. Let’s humble ourselves,
passionately call upon God, and
wholeheartedly seek Him until
we see Him transform our community and county.
Let’s evaluate our lives, rethink how we do church, love
loud, and of continue to move
forward in our God-given mission. More important than the
challenges we face, is the amazing God we serve!
“If my people, who are called
by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked
ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and will
heal their land” (2 Chron 7:14).
Christ-Following 101 is written by Tim Rhodus, Lead Pastor
of Cross Church, CarlinvilleStaunton, thecrossmatters.org,
timrhodus.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
Marriages
Zachary J. Gaither and Cheyenne
M. Louvier, both of Alton.
Brian A. Hendren and Marissa A.
Huff, both of Staunton.
Dale A. Hammann and Jacqueline M. Hartsook, both of Girard.
Jack W. Adams Jr. and Eileen F.
Houston, both of Springfield.
Divorces filed
Daniel Borror of Gillespie vs.
Cori Borror of Benld.
Grace McKennedy of Palm
Beach, Fla., vs. Dennis McKennedy of Girard.
Kari L. Yochum of Edwardsville
vs. Steven J. Yochum, address unknown.
Amanda D. Schmitt of Benld vs.
Justin D. Schmitt of Benld.
William J. Vercoglio of Gillespie
vs. Carrie L. Vercoglio of Benld.
Divorces granted
Cesar R. Martinez of Jacksonville vs. Carina M. Marstinez of
Fairmont City.
Cynthia A. Karnes of Benld vs.
Danny R. Karnes of Brighton.
Lawsuits
Dane Carlson filed a complaint in
forcible entry and detainer July 31
against Dana and Brian Zumwalt
seeking possession of property in
Gillespie and rent of $1,300.
1st MidAmerica Credit Union
filed a complaint Aug. 3 against
Christopher Cartwright seeking
$12,155.37 plus interest at the rate
of 3.84 percent from April 10, 2015,
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs
in connection with an unpaid automobile loan.
1st MidAmerica Credit Union
filed a complaint Aug. 3 against
Estel and Kenneth Tedrick seeking
$10,218.15 plus interest at the rate
of 3.84 percent from May 4, 2015,
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs
in connection with an unpaid automobile loan.
Robert J. Lamb filed a complaint
in replevin Aug. 3 against Adam
Walden seeking a Dayton wire feed
welder, 60-foot power cord for said
welder, and a used five horsepower
air compressor and magnet starter allegedly wrongfully held by
Walden.
J&J Venrures Gaming LLC filed
a verified complaint Aug. 3 against
Delinda G. Hurley individually and
d.b.a. Hurley’s Main Street Saloon
seeking $25,960 in lost revenue allegedly caused by the defendants
violating an exclusive location
agreement by allowing a competing video gaming company to place
machines in the establishment.
CACH, LLC, filed a complaint
Aug. 6 against Ronald M. Brister
seeking $10,094.04 unpaid on a
student loan.
Felonies
Ryan W. Long, 29, Carlinville,
has been charged with theft in connection with a Feb. 2 incident in
which he allegedly took a bicycle
with a total value of less than $500,
having been previously convicted
of unlawful possession of a debit or
credit card in 2014.
Stephen A. Kofron, 51, St.
Charles, Mo., has been charged
with unlawful possession of less
than five grams of meth in connection with an April 25 incident.
Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 48, Benld,
has been charged with unlawful
possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Aug.
1 incident in which he allegedly
knowingly possessed less than 15
grams of a substance containing
heroin.
Dennis W. Richardson, 35, Carlinville, has been charged with criminal damage to government supported property and obstructing a
peace officer in connection with an
Aug. 1 incident in which he alleg-
Fairview Sale Barn Inc.
edly knowingly damaged an interior car door belonging to Macoupin
County, said damage not being in
excess of $500, and ran away from
an officer.
Christopher L. Loveless, 39,
Carlinville, has been charged with
child abduction in connection with
an Aug. 3 incident in which he, a
punitive father of two children
without having established the paternity of said children, allegedly
intentionally removed said children
without the consent of their mother.
James R. Malone, 52, Bunker
Hill, has been charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in connection with an April
24, 2014, incident in which he allegedly knowingly delivered less
than five grams of a substance containing hydrocodone.
Michael V. Biciocchi, 46, Alton,
has been charged with domestic
battery in connection with an Aug.
4 incident in which he allegedly
struck an individual in the face with
a hand, having previously been
convicted of domestic battery in
2012.
Misdemeanors
Devon M. Gonzalez, 18, Bunker
Hill, has been charged with illegal
consumption of alcohol by a minor
in connection with a July 28 incident.
Brian S. Arthur, 32, Virginia,
has been charged with disorderly
conduct in connection with a July
30 incident in which he allegedly
yelled at and pushed an individual.
Deborah R. Crotty, 50, Staunton,
has been charged with battery in
connection with a July 29 incident
in which she allegedly spit in the
face of an individual.
James F. Baylor Jr., 41, Caseyville
has been charged with unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia,
unlawful possession of cannabis
and obstruction of a peace officer in
connection with a July 29 incident
in which he allegedly possessed a
pipe and not more than 2.5 grams
of a substance containing cannabis,
as well as ran away from an officer
after being ordered to stop.
Johnny E. Cox, 20, Gillespie, has
been charged with battery in connection with a July 30 incident in
which he allegedly pushed an individual out of a chair, causing a cut
on the side of the individual’s knee.
Jennifer M. Strebel, now 27,
Staunton, has been charged with
battery in connection with a June
24 incident in which she allegedly
continuously poked an individual
in the left shoulder with her finger.
Lonnie S. Cook, 42, Sorento, has
been charged with criminal trespass to real property in connection
with a June 22 incident in which
he allegedly knowingly remained
upon land in the 100 block of West
Fifth South Street, Mt. Olive, after
prior notice such entry was forbidden.
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Or call one of us: Jake Fidler (309) 224-2226 or Bob Garber (309) 696-9798
PUBLIC AUCTION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
BEGINNING AT 12:00 NOON
LOCATED AT 104 NORA ST. FARMERSVILLE, IL
MOTORCYCLE: 1996 Harley Davidson Ultraclassic, loaded, 57k
miles, new rings at 40k miles, new brakes, black/green color, Super
sharp bike!! Sells with a pull behind travel trailer.(V-Nice)
SHOWROOM QUALITY FURNITURE: Lexington cherry bedroom
outfit (like new); Big screen TV; Quality appliances; Newer clean,
stuffed furniture; Etc.
SUN STAR ZX 40 TANNING BED: IF NOT SOLD BY AUCTION DATE.
AMF PLAYMASTER POOL TABLE AND ALL ACCESSORIES: Excellent shape!!
TOOLS; SHOP TOOLS; COLLECTIBLES: DECOR; QUALITY
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior printed or
verbal matter. All items sold “as-is”. All sales final auctioneer and sellers are not
responsible for accident. omissions, errors, theft, or misrepresentations.
Mike Leonard - Seller
Mike Crabtree - Auctioneer
217-473-2507
mikecrabtreeauctions.com
CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE
MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015
BEGINNING AT 12:00 NOON LOCATED AT THE
MACOUPIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS,
ROUTE 4 NORTH, CARLINVILLE, IL.
VAN: 1995 Ford Econoline van, 84k miles, power windows & doors,
a/c (nice).
QUALITY MODERN FURNITURE: Ethan Allen hard maple china
cabinet; Ethan Allen cabinet; Ethan Allen wall clock; Ethan Allen deacon’s bench; mahogany wardrobe (v-nice); Thomasville 3 pc bedroom
outfit (v-nice); white leather stuffed chair w/ottoman; brown leather sofa
and stuffed chair (like new); glider/rocker w/ottoman; antique chest;
6-tier shelf; Waterfall bedroom outfit; stuffed swivel rocker; bookcase;
patio set - bench, 2 chairs, table (v-nice); (2) padded barstools; kitchen
hutch; metal frame office desk; bench swing; etc.
LAWN MOWERS: White LT542G riding mower, 18.5 hp Briggs engine, 42” deck (nice); John Deere Riding mower, 38” deck (good shape);
John Deere JS63 push mower, 6.5 hp.
JAZZY MOBILITY SCOOTER: (works good).
POWER TOOLS, ETC.: Craftsman table saw; Craftsman 10” band
saw; Guardian 1/2 hp drill press, 12” planer; scroll saw; air compressor;
Craftsman 1 hp sander; electric motors; 100 amp, 115 volt arc welder;
8 gal shop vac; metal lathe; lots of hand tools; aluminum extension ladder; Toro electric snow blower; chain hoist; jack stands; tap & die set;
tool boxes; hardware; much more.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Amplifiers; microphones; speakers; fiddles; accordion; Casio keyboard; harmonicas; etc.
COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, ETC.: Fostoria glass; few beer
signs; Matchbox & Hot Wheels (nib); sports memorabilia - baseball,
football, etc.; metal fans; some fishing equipment; common household
and kitchen items; etc.
Go to www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com for complete and updated listings.
Terms: Cash or check with valid ID. All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior printed or verbal matter. Auctioneer and sellers are not responsible for accidents, theft, vandalism,
errors, omissions or misrepresentations.
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workman’s compensation insurance
premiums will likely go up when they
are due to be renewed in December.
Duncan said he knows the claim is
from at least a year or two ago, was
reopened, and involved a surgery, but
he did not know any other details.
Guest Kent Tarro, who had been
scheduled to address the board, was
unable to attend the meeting.
Harry Starr informed the board that
a local family donated funds to get an
American flag flying atop the courthouse again. “This family stepped up
and we’re proud to have the flag back
atop the courthouse dome,” he said,
noting the family wants to remain anonymous. “It’s also lit up at night now, so
you can see it from a long way away.”
The board approved minutes from
the July 14 board meeting; committee reports from the July 21 finance
committee meeting, Aug. 4 executive
committee meeting, Aug. 5 road and
bridge committee meeting and Aug. 6
finance committee meeting; the claims
and officers report; the mileage and
per diem report; and the county clerk
report and revolving loan fund reports
for July.
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Monday, August 17
CMS Baseball – Mt. Olive - A – 4:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 18
CMS Baseball – Southwestern - H - LP – 4:30 p.m.
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ABSOLUTE FARMLAND AUCTION
SELLING 160 ACRES (mol) OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE
TILLABLE FARMLAND IN MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Friday, August 28, 2015, 10 A.M.
Located At Crabbys Supper Club, Route 4 South, Carlinville, Il.
LOCATION: Located approximately 2 miles north of Bunker Hill, IL on IL route
159 to Miles Station Road, then west 2.7 miles. Land is located in the NW 1/4
of Section 8, Bunker Hill Township, Macoupin County, IL.
Robert Heal & Virginia Heal Brown – Sellers
MIKE CRABTREE – Auctioneer
217-473-2507 www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com
AUCTION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015, 9 a.m.
LOCATED AT THE MACOUPIN COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS, ROUTE 4 NORTH, CARLINVILLE, IL.
FEATHERLITE 5’X8’ ENCLOSED TRAILER - GOOD SHAPE!
FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLE TOYS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES,
HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN,
SMALL LONGABERGER BASKET COLLECTION.
SHIRLEY RIVES, KEITH ROYER AND OTHERS
MIKE CRABTREE - AUCTIONEER
217-473-2507 www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com
CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE
Estate Auction of
Real Estate & Personal Property
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM
LOCATED AT 518 W. Kirkham St., Litchfield
REAL ESTATE: TWO HOMES SELLING ABSOLUTE AT 11:00 AM!!
REAL ESTATE #1: Selling a 2-bedroom, 3/4 bath modern home w/
kitchen, utility room, living room, 3/4 basement, enclosed front porch,
new covered wheel chair accessible porch, detached 2-car garage with
blacktop approach and carport all situated on spacious lot. Roof less
than 5 years old. Newer furnace. Very nice, well-kept property. Address
- 518 W. Kirkham St. Sells absolute.
REAL ESTATE #2: Selling a 2-bedroom, 3/4 bath home w/kitchen,
living room, enclosed front porch, furnace heat, detached one-car garage w/carport and blacktop drive. All situated on one lot. Address - 511
W. Kirkham St.
TERMS: Buyer to pay 10% down on auction day and the balance
at closing. A written memorandum of contract will be entered into by
buyer(s) and seller on auction day. Real estate sold “as-is”. All sales
are final.
PORTABLE UTILITY SHED: 9’x11’ wood frame and sided utility
shed. (To be removed within 20 days).
CAR: 1995 Buick LeSabre Limited - 122k miles, 4-door, leather, air,
power doors & windows, maroon color.
MODERN qUALITY APPLIANCES; qUALITY CLEAN fURNITURE; POwER & wOODwORkING TOOLS; CRAfTSMAN TOOL
CHESTS; HAND TOOLS; HARDwARE; HOUSEHOLD; COLLECTIBLES; ETC.
Go to www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com for complete listing and
pictures.
ESTATE OF EILEEN TIMMONS - Seller
JAY ADAMS - Attorney for Seller
MIkE CRABTREE - AUCTIONEER
217-473-2507
MIKE CRABTREE - AUCTIONEER
217-473-2507
www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com
All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior
printed or verbal matter. Auctioneer and seller are not responsible for
accidents, theft, vandalism, errors, omissions or misrepresentations.
CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE
CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE – CLIP & SAVE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
Engineer Tom Reinhart said this will
be at no cost to the county, as the
state has allotted $50,000, from federal funds, to reimburse the county
for these crossing plan reviews; the
remaining $36,200 has already been
similarly spent.
Reinhart was asked what impact
the state’s budget impasse is having
on the Motor Fuel Tax income, and he
said that those payments are not being
disbursed, as of July 1, even though
the funds are coming in to the state.
He said the county has enough left in
the fund to get through the end of the
year, and townships have enough to
get through two to three more months.
He said he doesn’t think the state government will go much longer without
passing a resolution to make the MFT
disbursements, but if they do, there
will be shortfalls by the end of the year.
Board Chairman Mark Dragovich told the board that a workman’s
compensation claim of $480,000 was
recently approved by the insurance,
which will mean that the county’s
SUMMER METAL ROOFING
FEEDER SPECIAL • AUGUST 20, 2015
EXPECTING 1,200+
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Fed cattle and butcher cows every Tuesday 10am
Regular sale every Thursday 12:00
If you can’t attend, watch the sales on the internet at LMA Auctions.
McClure: 4 - 6 Pot Loads • Baker: 1 Pot Load Steers 900#
110 Head of 700# Yearlings • 3 Loads of 900#
Several smaller bunches
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COUNTY BOARD
Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat
Estate Auction of
Real Estate & Personal Property
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015
BEGINNING AT 5:30 PM
LOCATED AT 307 N. Hobson St., Virden, IL
REAL ESTATE TO SELL AT 7:00 PM: Selling A 3 Bedroom , 2 Full
Bath Modern Home With Open Kitchen/Living Room, Utility Room, Attatched 1 Car Garage With A Concrete Drive Approach, Central AC/
Heat, Walk Out Deck And Stone Patio With A Fire Pit. Property Also
Contains A 55’X 36’ Metal Pole Shed With Concrete Floor, Overhead
Door, Walk-In Door And An Insulated, Heated Shop. All Situated On
1- ½ Lots. Call Auctioneers To View. Mike-217-473-2507 Or Cory 217971-4440.
TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: Buyer to pay 10% down day of auction
and balance to be paid at closing within 30 days. A written memorandum of contract will be signed by buyer and seller on auction day. Real
estate sold “as-is”. All sales are final.
VEHICLES: (2) Ford Rangers (2000 & 2001); Firearms; Appliances;
Furniture; Collectibles; Household; Lawn & Garden.
All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior
printed or verbal matter. Auctioneers and sellers are not responsible for
accidents, omissions, errors, theft, or misrepresentations. All items sold
“As-Is” and all sales are final.
ESTATE OF JERRY ROSS
BILL NICHELSON - Attorney for Seller
MIKE CRABTREE & CORY CRAIG - AUCTIONEERS
217-473-2507 OR 217-971-4440
MIKECRABTREEAUCTIONS.COM OR CORYCRAIG.COM
PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015
BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM LOCATED AT THE
MACOUPIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS,
ROUTE 4 NORTH, CARLINVILLE, IL.
ANTIqUE AND REFINISHED FURNITURE: Gentlemans Wardrobe;
Walnut Dresser W/ Candle Holders And Marble Inlay; Wood Pedestal
Table; Chimney Cabinet; Porcelain Top Table W/ Pullouts; Hoosier Cabinet W/ Sugar Jar And Flour Bin; Wood Medicine Cabinet; (2) Oak Clock
Shelves; Washstand; Oak Childs Desk; Maple Framed Beveled Glass
Mirror; Oak Dresser W/ Beveled Mirror; 5 Section Stack Bookcase; (6)
Cubby Holes For Roll Top Desk; Wood Record Cabinet; (5) Wood Cash
Drawers; School Locker; Youth Bed; Buffet W/ Mirror Top; Bookshelf; Etc.
ANTIqUES AND COLLECTIBLES: Redwing, McCoy, Weller, Frankoma And Jewel Tea Pottery; Lantern Globes; Drug Store Bottles; Milk
Bottles-Various Sizes; Pop Bottles; Tobacco Tins And Other Related
Tobacco Items; Meat Grinder; Liquor Bottles; Sad Irons; Winchester
Pitchers; Winchester Coffee Cups; Marbles; Old And New Metal Toys;
Coca-Cola Items; 1893 Macoupin County Platbook; Macoupin County History Books; Carlinville IL, Memorabilia; Bullet Pencils; Costume
Jewelry; 2 Well Pumps; Thimbles; Musical Instruments; Wood Fishing
Lures; Zippo Lighters; Silverware; Knives; Cigar Boxes; Numerous Other Items; Antique Furniture Parts; Etc.
MODEL “A” PARTS: Mostly From ’29, Frame; Running Gear; (3)
Motors; (3) Transmissions; (3) Fly Wheels; New Mounted Garfield 19”
Tires; (5) Rims; (2) Bumpers; Pair Of Headlights; Radiator (Good); Radiator Shell; Headlight Bar; New Running Boards; Etc.
TOOLS: Craftsman 10” Table Saw; Milwaukee Sawz-All; Buffalo
Bench Grinder; Edge Craft 12” Port. Planer; Router And Table; Many
Assort. Hand Tools; 100+ Ford Wrenches; Electric Tools; Large Roll
Sandpaper; Many Other Related Items; Etc.
All Announcements Made Auction Day Take Precedence Over All
Prior Printed Or Verbal Matter. All Items Sold “As-Is”. Auctioneer And
Seller Are Not Responsible For Omissions, Errors, Theft Or Misrepresentations.
JOHN PEARSON FAMILY - SELLERS
MIKE CRABTREE - AUCTIONEER
217-473-2507
www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com
9A
A step back in time to 1492
Photo by Kathleen Clark
The Mississippi River had some relics of the 15th century amidst the 21st century jet skis and speed boats
this weekend in Grafton. This replica of the Pinta is 85 feet long, just 20 feet longer than the original.
FAIR
By Kathleen Clark
Glancing down the bank of the
Mississippi River in Grafton this
weekend, it would be easy to doubt
exactly where you were. Tied to
the bank were not the usual boats
one sees in the Midwest; speed
boats, jet skis, fishing boats or
barges, but two towering sailboats,
each with four enormous square
sails. They were exact replicas of
the Nina, and its partner, the Pinta.
Yes, the one’s Columbus sailed in
1492.
On board is Delbert (Del) Garner, a former graduate of Palmyra
High School, who volunteers as a
crew member of the Nina. “I always wanted to travel the Mississippi river, and this is a good way to
do that,” explained Garner. Upon
retirement in 2013, the Macoupin
county native was able to join the
crew of the Nina as a volunteer. He
has traveled much further than just
the Big Muddy; on waters across
the span of the entire Northern
Hemisphere.
Garner is part of a sixteen man
and woman crew that sail the river
ways of north America and the Atlantic coast to offer the chance for
everyone to step back in history for
a moment to see how the 15th century explorers lived.
The ships are not nearly as big as
you would expect. That they trav-
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Gilbert. The stars continue with
Styx and Tesla, The Fray with Andy
Grammer and Austin Mahone.
Ticket purchases do not include
general admission except for the
20th’s performance for college students taking advantage of College
Night to see The Fray.
There are free entertainers located at stages throughout the fair.
In-demand local bands as well as
top-notch bands from out of state
will be featured at one of nearly a
dozen free stages located throughout the fairgrounds.
Many fair
visitors agree with Hyler Pence that
the high divers who dive from a 70
foot platform is a must see show.
They will be diving daily beginning
at 2pm each day just inside Gate 2
at the southeast corner of the fairgrounds.
The Grandstands will also feature
the ARCA Super Series and USAC
Silver Crown Series car races.
The Arena will feature a variety
of high powered racing machines.
The Illinois Tractor Pullers Association will have three days of powerful pulling action and the state’s top
demo derby drivers will compete
on Saturday the 22nd. Also, the
Abe Lincoln Quarter Midgets and
Redneck Boat Races will be spotlighted.
Year after year the rides continue
to delight fair goers. For many families, such as Joy Thibadeau’s, the
Sky Glide is a yearly tradition. A
chance to travel above the fair and
catch a bird’s eye view is a unique
opportunity. There are also bargain
bracelets available most days of the
fair for $30 and includes unlimited
carnival rides.
Admission to the fair is $7.00 for
adults, $3.00 for children with five
and under being free. Fair parking
is $7.00. For a complete fair lineup,
check out their website at Illinois.
gov/statefair.
Secrets from Veteran Fair
Attendees
*Make use of Free and Discount
Days
*The Kid Zone, although well intentioned, is not all it’s cracked up
to be
*Real well kept restrooms are
easy to find in The Heartland area
at the South East corner of the fairgrounds
*The extra money for parking
outside the fair but near a gate is often worth it
*Cheap and yummy burgers can
be found in The Shed
*The contestants showing livestock are busy! Find a barn full of
animal owners that are not showing
if you want a chance to see animals
up close.
*Families, bring a stroller or
wagon. There are rentals, but you
still have to travel to and from your
car without them!
*Share your food delicacies so
you can try more!
*Don’t try to do everything in
one day. Save some events for next
year.
*Families – bring snacks for the
little ones
*Bring water. A good refill point
has yet to be located, but you don’t
want to have to pay for water.
*Families – skip the Expo building. A lot of innovative new products are showcased, but the crowd is
maddening for stroller pushers.
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whatever grade level, to take the
opportunity to let them know how
much they have meant to you.
Exceptional teachers, such as
Mrs. Marcy Dufner and Mrs. Reba
Borman, deserve to be reminded by
their former students that they are
fondly remembered, truly admired
and sincerely appreciated.
Michael O’Brien
Portland, Ore.
Dear Editor,
On Aug. 3, U.S. Senators Mark
Kirk and Dick Durbin voted to continue giving a half billion of our tax
dollars a year to Planned Parenthood, an organization who specializes in the “termination” of preborn
human beings through abortion.
Recently it has been learned that
Planned Parenthood illegally dismembers and harvests the remains
from these aborted babies and sells
them.
While a majority of U.S. Senators voted to end funding of Planned
Parenthood, the 60 votes needed
weren’t obtained. Yet Illinois Senators Durbin and Kirk voted to continue giving our money to this inhumane organization. I hope you’re as
eled across the Atlantic not once,
but four times is truly a fascinating fact. The ships are open to the
public shortly after docking at each
stop. On board, visitors can walk
the main deck of both the Nina and
Pinta, as well as the poop deck of
the Pinta. Each ship has museum
displays of oceangoing and navigation items as well as information
on the Age of Discovery.
The Columbus Foundation is
driven by the desire to educate the
public on the caravel, the type of
ship Columbus used to discover
the new world. The Nina and Pinta
were created through traditional
hand-constructed ship building
methods in Brazil. The Nina was
finished in 1991 and the Pinta in
2005 (The Pinta, although to scale,
is slightly larger than the original).
The Nina and Pinta will remain
docked in Grafton through the
16th before setting sail south to
Kentucky. Admission is $8.00 for
adults; $6.00 for children 5-16 and
seniors are $7.00. Admission includes a self-guided tour on both
ships and the opportunity to talk
with the crew members.
It is often asked where the third
ship of the famous trio, the Santa
Maria is. The Columbus Foundation says there are three reasons
the vessel does not have a replica
sailing with its’ counterparts. The
outraged as I am!
The moral and legal ethics of selling the organs of freshly aborted preborn babies are disgusting to most
Americans. Thanks to modern technology, we have a window into the
reality of pregnancy and the abortion
industry. It is intellectually impossible to deny that abortion terminates
a human life. It’s murder. There
simply isn’t any reason for taxpayer
funding of abortion.
I call on Senator Kirk to embrace
the pro-life principles of the Republican Platform, and urge him to protect the women and preborn babies
being exploited by those who promote and profit from death, destruction and the selling of baby body
parts.
David E. Smith,
Executive Director
Illinois Family Institute,
Carol Stream
Santa Maria never made it back to
Europe after its first mission with
Christopher Columbus, and its
larger size would prevent it from
docking at many of the ports the
Nina and Pinta stop at regularly.
Most importantly, Columbus “did
not like the Santa Maria because
she was very slow and clumsy.”
A group of boys make memories
aboard the Pinta, the hand constructed replica of the ship that
was part of the trio Christopher
Columbus used to travel the
span of the Atlantic Ocean.
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“There are probably 40 to 50 agencies investigators could be pulled
from,” he said.
Kahl said joining the Major
Case Squad has been one of his
goals since he was elected, “In the
last 15 years working here, we’ve
had some major homicides in this
county, and, being an investigator, I’ve seen how hard they are to
solve and what little manpower we
have at times. I think the citizens
here deserve it. It’s a good feeling
to know that we’ve got this resource to go to now.”
Kahl said the Major Case Squad
has an overall 87 percent solve rate
on cases it handles. “A lot of these
are cases that may have gone unsolved if not for the Major Case
Squad,” he said. “In my opinion,
you won’t find a better organization that works major cases in the
whole United States.”
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