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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper 75¢ Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 164TH YEAR NO. 28 E THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 TWENTY PAGES, TWO SECTIONS Carlinville Brighton man Halloween Fourteen awards given at Chamber Dinner The 62nd Annual Chamber Dinner quality of life in Carlinville. This Events hosted by the Carlinville Chamber of group has collected litter to help killed in trailer • Thursday, Oct. 27 Commerce featured a night of busi- clean up the town, and they also put nesses and organizations celebrat- on Carlinville’s fireworks display. fire Saturday Merchants Night, 5-7 p.m. ing each other’s successes. Fourteen Pete Visintin spoke on the Ma- A camper fire in Brighton on • Saturday, Oct. 29 awards were handed out and speech- coupin County CEO Program and its es were given on variety of subjects: goals. This organization allows high Saturday, Oct. 22, resulted in the Rotary Parade, 6:15 p.m. female business owners, Carlinville school students the opportunity to death of 86-year-old Orval Sher- wood of Brighton, according to • Sunday, Oct. 30 and Winning Communities and the Ma- create their own business. They fo- coupin County CEO Program. cus on building skills like leadership information released by Macoupin Monday, Oct. 31 Mayor Deanna Demuzio began and teamwork in order to visualize County Sheriff Shawn Kahl. Kahl said that at approximately Trick-or-Treating, 6-8 p.m. her speech by talking about the new what it’s like actually owning a busi- Union Pacific office that was being ness. Visintin mentioned that even if 6:52 a.m., the Madison County built; she clarified that the station the children don’t end up pursuing Sheriff’s Office received a 911 INSIDE has not been started yet. Demuzio a career in the business world, they call in reference to a camper fire also discussed the new adhoc water still learn important abilities. at 3750 Valley View Lane in committee. “We are looking for other Those who received honors in- Brighton and proceeded to notify sources to provide water to the city,” cluded the following: M&M Ser- Kahl’s office. she said. It could involve a regional vice, Cornerstone Award; Kelsey Upon arrival at the scene, Ma- water supply, which is where sev- Card, Making Carlinville Proud coupin County deputies observed eral communities come together and Award; Mickey Gwillim, Generos- a 5th Wheel camper trailer was form a consortium to provide water ity Award; Carlinville Fire Depart- fully engulfed and received infor- for all involved communities. ment, Met the Challenge Award; mation that the occupant was pos- However, Demuzio’s speech Heinz Furniture and Carlinville Area sibly still inside the camper. After mostly centered on female business Hospital, Renewed Vision Award; the fire was put out, it was dis- owners. Always in Touch, Deb’s Ce- Dairy Queen and Adam and Holly covered that an unknown subject Mildred Webb ramics, Burgers ‘N’ More and Crowe Crowe, Transformation Award; CNB had perished in the fire. Macoupin celebrates 107th Boot and Shoe were all started by Bank & Trust, Legacy Award; Cafe County Coroner’s Office and the birthday women. She commended them for Piazza (Voter’s Choice), Flavor of Illinois Fire Marshall Service See page 5A. putting themselves on the line and Carlinville Award; Tim Tarter, Self- were noticed at that time. Coroner SPORTS diving into the entrepreneurial scene. less Service Award; Camdens, New Brad Targhetta later determined Demuzio also noted that Fenix 5ive Business of the Year Award; Ma- that the deceased resident was will be opening early next month. coupin Center for Developmentally Sherwood. President of Winning Communi- Disabled, Organization of the Year; Visitation for Sherwood, who ties Richard Oswald spoke about his Shawn Kahl, Richard Schien Lead- was a retired truck driver, will be At the Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Oct. 20, Karmak was named held from 1 p.m. until services at organization and some events they ership Award; Karmak, Business of Business of the Year. Pictured from left to right are Karmak’s Vice Presi- have coming up. Winning Commu- the Year; and Deanna Demuzio, Per- 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at Paynic dent of Finance Scott Simpson, 2016 Little Miss Carlinville Caylee Mae Home for Funerals in East Alton. nities has the goal of increasing the son of the Year. Foiles and 2016 Junior Miss Carlinville Lauren Summers.

Cavaliers put up 65 on Litchfield Engineering report on regional See page 1B. Clarification water system under review A story about the law- Members of Carlinville’s Water Ad Rural Development. water supply. The rationale there is suit between Public Works Hoc Committee met Oct. 19 to hear Middendorf explained that the rea- the cost of production and what the Director Tim Hasara and a presentation from representatives son for doing the study was, after an regulatory issues that are inherent in Alderman Kim Heigert from MECO Engineering Company assessment of Carlinville’s current treating ground water versus surface made reference to a sepa- explaining the results of a study done water supply, more information was water. We were able to do a yearly rate lawsuit Hasara has on the feasibility of a regional water needed to see what alternatives ex- life cycle cost analysis for each of against Alderman George system. ist to supplement, replace or improve those scenarios. We wanted a com- Cerar. The reference read the city’s water supply. As part of mon denominator, so we looked at as follows: “Although the As the meeting began, Mayor city was dismissed (with- Deanna Demuzio announced the ad- the initial evaluation, which began what is the current usage rate for the out prejudice) from that dition of two more members to the more than three years ago, a look Carlinville. We boiled that down an- lawsuit in late spring at committee, Marsha Crane (not in at- was taken at the condition of the cur- nually into per 1,000 gallons to come Hasara’s request, attor- tendance) and Richard Oswald. They rent plant, the maintenance and long- up with a per 1,000 gallon rate we neys for the city’s insur- join current committee members term operating costs of the lake, and could compare everything against. ance company continue Randy Bilbruck, George Cerar, Tim the issues associated with treating In doing that, what appeared to be to represent Cerar, though Coonrod, Brian Mitchell and Dick surface water. the most viable option was a ground that could change.” Mottershaw. Alderman Beth Toon, As part of the assessment, Mid- water source in the Illinois River This week, Cerar told Public Works Director Tim Hasara dendorf told the group an effort was bottoms,” Middendorf explained. the Enquirer-Democrat and Zoning Administrator Steve Parr made to determine if there was a Although research was done on that the city's insurance water source that could meet Carlin- water sources that are closer in an company has assured were also in attendance. him they will continue The project’s preliminary engineer- ville’s needs. The assessment includ- effort to reduce infrastructure costs, to represent him and that ing report was presented by MECO ed a look at capital costs, including Middendorf reported that, accord- will not change. Cerar is Vice President Max Middendorf and infrastructure, as well as year-to-year ing to the Illinois State Hydrologist, represented by Peter R. geologist Jane Rushford. The study costs. they could not find an aquifer with Jennetten of the law firm was funded through a grant Carlin- “We also looked at the philosophi- enough capacity to sustain Carlin- CMS Red Ribbon Carnival Quinn, Johnston, Hender- ville received from the United States cal change in water supply -- going ville in its driest year. Carlinville Middle School Youth Power Club hosted the Red Ribbon Car- son, Pretorius, Cerulo of Department of Agriculture (USDA) from a surface supply to a ground nival from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 22. Pictured from left to right are Kaci Smith, Peoria. Jennetten did not See WATER on 10A Evie Whitler, Debra Joiner and Sophie Campbell. return a telephone call by press time for additional comment. $2 million awarded in support of Macoupin County healthcare On Thursday, Oct. 20, MJM Elec- tric Cooperative and Carlinville Area Saturday Hospital (CAH) celebrated an award 10/29 57 78 of $2 million in Rural Economic De- velopment Loan (REDL) funds from Sunday USDA Rural Development to sup- 10/30 55 71 port expanded healthcare services in Macoupin County. INDEX USDA Rural Development Di- rector for Illinois Colleen Callahan Editorial 4A presented the check of $2 million to Laura Cutler, President/CEO of Society 5A MJM Electric. In turn, MJM loaned Calendar 5A these funds at zero percent interest to Carlinville Area Hospital. Obituaries 6A CAH intends on using this money Church 7A towards their Medical Office build- ing, which houses Springfield Clinic Court 9A Carlinville, Carlinville Family Health Sports 1B Care, an expanded Physical and Oc- cupational Therapy Department. Trades 4B Callahan said, “This is the third Mac Stats 4B time MJM Electric has put their co- Photo courtesy of Association of Illinois Electric Co-ops operative principles into action by Classified 7B Pictured front row, from left, are Bob Lehmann, chairman of the board of MJM Electric Cooperative; Laura Cutler, president/CEO of MJM Electric Co- using rural development funds to ©2016 Macoupin County operative; Colleen Callahan, Illinois director of USDA Rural Development; Ken Reid, president/CEO of Carlinville Area Hospital; and Mike Brown, CFO assist local businesses – something Enquirer Democrat of Carlinville Area Hospital. Pictured back row, from left, are Mary Warren, business programs specialist for USDA Rural Development; Kevin Stringer, worth noting as this month we high- HTS3 regional assistant vice president; Steve Gourley, CAH board member; Jim Salske, CAH board member; Tracey Smith, CAH board member; Richard Walden, vice-chairman of CAH board; Dennis Pickrel, treasurer of CAH board; Ralph March, secretary of CAH board; and Greg Voss, HTS3 light the value of cooperatives in our regional vice president operations. rural communities.”

2534 news Gray participates in Rockettes training Cora Anne Gray of Carlinville spent Funding, spending details a week this summer participating in the Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City. She had auditioned released for election candidates Funding and expense reports for Adam Brown, $1,000 from Friends Client Services LLC, $1,500 from in January in Chicago for the oppor- the first through third quarters of 2016 of Tim Butler, $500 from HBA of Ameren Illinois and $500 from Lynda tunity, and in April she learned she (Jan. 1 thorough Sept. 30) are avail- Greater Southwest PAC, $1,000 from Skinner. was one of 640 young women from able at the Illinois Board of Elections IHCA PAC, $500 from Illinois Con- She received transfers totaling around the world chosen to train with website, for candidates seeking elec- struction Industry PAC, $500 from Il- $7,000, including $500 from AGC of the Rockettes in their official rehearsal tion. linois Food Distribution PAC, $1,500 Illinois Associated General Contrac- space, St. Paul the Apostle Church in Due to Macoupin County Clerk from Illinois Hospital Association tors PAC, $3,000 from CATPAC Cat- Manhattan. candidate Lee Ross and Illinois Sen- PAC, $500 from Illinois Medical An- erpillar Employees PAC, $500 from More than 60 Rockettes to date ate candidate Sam McCann running esthesia PAC, $3,000 from Illinois Community BancPac, $1,000 from have come through the Summer In- unopposed, their finances are not de- State Medical Society PAC, $1,000 Contractors for Free Enterprise, and tensive, which offers aspiring profes- tailed in this report; Macoupin County from IMPACT Illinois Merchants $500 from McDonald’s Illinois Own- sional dancers an opportunity to learn Board candidates’ finances are not re- Political Action Committee, $5,000 er Operator PAC, $500 from Realtor their world-famous precision dance ported to the state. Information below from INCS ACTION PAC, $2,000 PAC. technique. This year, three pieces focuses on contributions and expendi- from Manufacturers Political Action Her in-kind contributions re- were performed at a showcase at the tures of at least than $500. Committee, $1,000 from Rodney ceived totaled $64,541.77, including end of the week at New York Univer- For more detailed information, PAC, $1,000 from SANOFI US Ser- $37,959.86 from the House Repub- sity: “Welcome to New York” from search for the candidates at elections. vices Inc. Employees’ PAC, $10,000 lican Organization for insurance, the New York Spectacular that played il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/Candida- from Stand For Children Illinois PAC, payroll, travel expense, radio media, at Radio City Music Hall this summer; Cora Anne Gray, center, is pictured with four of the Rockettes who teSearch.aspx. $1,000 from Team Demmer, $2,500 printing, mailing and photography; “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” per- helped instruct the Rockettes Summer Intensive, which Gray attend- Avery Bourne from The Illinois Chamber Political and $25,797.41 from the Illinois Re- formed in the Radio City Music Hall ed this summer in New York City. Avery Bourne, who is in the run- Action Committee, $1,000 from TMA publican Party for mail design, print- Christmas Spectacular since 1933, ning for state representative of the PAC, and $500 from Wine and Spirits ing and postage. complete with red cheek patches; and years. star Aaron Kaburick in his current 95th district, had $64,442.88 available Distributors of Illinois PAC. Her transfers out totaled $35 and “Shine,” originally choreographed for Gray, a sophomore at Carlinville show, Something Rotten, at the St. at the start of the first quarter. Her in-kind contributions received were not itemized. the Christmas Spectacular’s 75th an- High School, is a second-year mem- James Theater, where she was treated In that quarter, she received a total totaled $21,125.40, including $583.03 Bourne’s other expenditures for the niversary and featuring choreography ber of the CHS Cavalettes, and has to a VIP backstage tour by Kaburick. of $33,470 in individual contributions, from Activator, Illinois Agricultural quarter totaled $5,515.36, including used in other dances by the Rockettes. performed in multiple Summer Rep- Gray and Kaburick have both trained including $500 from Arlington Park Association Political Involvement $633.99 to Walmart for candy and wa- During her time in New York, Gray ertory Theater shows, including three under local dance teacher Mary Ann Race Course, $2,000 from AT&T Il- Fund for postage and mailing ex- ter for parades, office supplies, post- was also able to do some sightsee- Nutcrackers, Rock Revue II, Murder Harp — Gray has completed 12 years linois, $1,750 from Commonwealth pense; $19,666.90 from the House age, food for staff and staff supplies. ing; catch a performance of the New at Cafe Noir and others. She is the of dance at the studio, where she has Edison Company, $5,400 from Ken- Republican Organization for payroll, At the end of the second quarter York Spectacular; and watch local daughter of Keith and Linda Gray. served as a dance assistant the last two neth C. Griffin, $5,400 from David. F. travel expense, insurance and advo- (June 30), Bourne’s available balance and Margare Grohne, $500 from May- cacy calls; and $804.62 from Illinois was $124,733.66. nard W. Hartke, $1,000 from the Law Citizens for Life PAC for mailing. In the third quarter, she received a Barkley presented with David W. Morgan Award Office of John Fogarty, $1,000 from Her transfers out totaled $2,600, total of $9,105 in individual contribu- Margaret “Peg” Barkley, CEO of and Bunker Hill. MillerCoors LLC, $1,000 from Penn including a $2,500 contribution to the tions, including $1,000 from Borgic Macoupin County Housing Authority She is a member of the Macoupin National Gaming Inc., $1,000 from House Republican Organization. Farms Inc., $500 from Maynard W. in Carlinville, was presented with the County Transportation Advisory Ronald D. Releford Jr., $1,000 from Bourne’s other expenditures for the Hartke, $1,000 from Humana Inc., David W. Morgan Memorial Award Board; was named a board member of David Skinner, $500 from Earl Sor- quarter totaled $30,732.63, including $500 from David Kernich, $750 from by the Illinois Association of Hous- Assisted Housing Risk Management rells, $5,400 from Richard E. Uihlein, $770.77 to Big R for lawn signs posts, MillerCoors LLC, $1,000 from Mon- ing Authorities (IAHA) at their annual Association in September 2007; was and $1,000 from Walgreens. ties, and a post driver; $1,650 to herself santo, $1,000 from Penn National meeting in Effingham on Sept. 29. named Public Housing Authority Di- She received transfers totaling for mileage and reimbursement for Gaming Inc., and $500 from Wal- The award recognizes an individual rectors Association Trustee in 2013; is $52,650, including $2,500 from As- fundraiser dinners; $775 to Chloe A. greens. who has made outstanding accom- a member of IAHA and served on the sociated Beer Distributors of Illinois Compton for campaign work; $1,400 She received transfers totaling plishments at their housing agency IAHA Executive Board for more than PAC, $2,000 from CATPAC Caterpil- to Jorn’s Signs for billboard advertis- $308,954.65, including $500 from and exceptional contributions to the 10 year; and is a member of the Illi- lar Employees PAC, $1,000 from Citi- ing; $1,039.56 to Magnuson Grand ABBVIE Pac, $500 from Energy IAHA. nois Housing Development Authority zens for C.D. Davidsmeyer, $1,500 Hotel for an election event; $9,167 to Transfer PAC, $293,304.65 from Barkley has had 39 years of public Office of Housing Coordination Ser- from Citizens for Durkin, $500 from Miller Media Group for radio adver- the House Republican Organization, housing service, as she started work- vices Advisory Committee. Citizens for Joe Sosnowski, $1,000 tising; $783.90 to Walmart for office $2,000 from Illinois State Medical ing for MCHA in 1977 and became Under Barkley’s leadership at from Citizens for Pritchard, $1,000 supplies, food, postage, and mailing Society PAC, $2,500 from Manufac- executive director in 1993. During MCHA, the agency has been desig- from Citizens for Tom Morrison, supplies; $7,660.50 to WSMI Radio turers Political Action Committee, her tenure, she has assisted with the nated a Public Housing Assessment Margaret Barkley $1,000 from Citizens for Unes, $500 for radio advertising; and $1,725 to $1,000 from Montgomery County Re- coordination of Lunch Bunch, a free System High Performer for more than from ComEdPAC, $500 from Com- Ryan J. Zipprich for mileage and cam- publican Central Committee, $3,000 lunch program in Carlinville provided 20 years. She received the National She was named Executive Director munity BancPac, $1,000 from Con- paign work. from NFIB-Illinois Safe Trust, $3,000 by the local hospital, churches and Association of Housing and Rede- of Montgomery County Housing Au- tractors for Free Enterprise, $1,000 At the end of the first quarter from Realtor PAC, $1,000 from TMA MCHA. She also manages the Village velopment Organization (NAHRO) thority from 2000-05 while still man- from Credit Union Political Action (March 31), Bourne’s available bal- PAC, $500 from UPSPAC and $500 at Morse Farm (a 46-unit supportive Award in 2009 for Administrative aging MCHA. In Sept. 2015, she was Council, $2,500 from DOWNSTATE ance was $117,241.02. from Wine and Spirits Distributors of living facility owned and operated Innovation, 2010 NAHRO Award appointed interim executive director GOP, $500 from Emergency Medi- In the second quarter, she received Illinois PAC. by MCHA) and Macoupin Housing in Program Innovation; and 2013 of Vermilion County Housing Author- Blackburn Summer Repertory Theatre is casting young stage Blackburn College Summer Repertory cine PAC of Illinois, $1,000 from a total of $6,043 in individual contri- Services,dancers and vocalists which ages 12recently & up for its productionbuilt 38 of tax- NAHROTheatre Awardis casting young instage Resident/Client dancers and vocalists ages 12 & up ity for eight months until a new execu- “Murder at Cafe Noir.” Family PAC, $500 from Friends of butions, including $1,000 from Altria See FUNDING on 7A. credit homes in Staunton, Gillespie Services. for its production of Performers are invited “Murder at Cafe Noir.” tive director was hired. to audition at Blackburn College Performers are invited to audition at in the Woodson Center in room 100C Blackburn College in the Woodson at 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. 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2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 2016 news Nix gets chance to swim with dolphins Camping season set April 1-Oct. 31 Julie Nix of Carlinville, a At Carlinville’s Lake Rec Com- said that they would have to find Lake Adhoc Celtic Hospice patient, had a mittee meeting on Oct. 13, Alder- out the costs for that and budget for ​In regards to BMP Constrution lifelong dream of swimming man George Cerar said he wanted it. The committee decided to hire Proposals/Updates, Watershed Co- with dolphins but never had the to start picking dates for the 2017 Boatman back for seasonal work at ordinator Bob Caveny noted that opportunity until Donna Rowe, a camping season to start gathering this time. he was working on reimbursing Jay medical social worker at Celtic, interest. Alderman Doug Downey Cerar said that the people he had Greenwalt ​since he planted his cov- contacted the Dream Foundation said that these dates have already contacted about tree removal for a er crops. He also said he was wait- to make it happen. been set, and they’re on all of the tree at 16831 Shady Lane refuse ing on some estimates and for other The Dream Foundation is an advertisements already. Cerar said to remove it because it involves landowners to get started. organization that specializes people have been in doubt, so he climbing. Alderman Randy Bil- Caveny is surveying different in fulfilling the final dreams of just wanted to make sure they knew bruck said he knew someone he areas, so they can find out where adults with a terminal condition when the dates were. These dates could get in contact with about its they are going to do aerial spraying. in their last year of life. While are April 1 through Oct. 31. removal. He said there will be more designs their are many organizations Cerar also noted that he wanted The letters have been prepared coming. whose aim is to grant wishes, the to hire Carlinville Lake Manager for the vacant lake lots, and they Stand one has been marked and bids Dream Foundation is the only Mark Boatman full time. Downey will be mailed out. happened last Monday for timber. one that focuses on adults. The foundation and Rowe coordinated travel and hotel ar- Julie Nix, center, was able to fulfill her lifelong wish of swimming with White City’s acting president resigns the dolphins. Joining her were her parents, Jim and Kathy Dugger. rangements, accommodating all White City’s acting president since Damm hasn’t resigned. Bono closed the letter by saying meals for Nix and her family and Kevin Shaw resigned at the village Public comment was made about that she would hopefully be able to providing tickets to Discovery she was when she got into the so well while they were there. board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. a letter that was sent by park board talk more on the situation in Sep- Cove in Orlando, Fla., where Nix water,” said Nix’s mother, Kathy The patient got their final wish.” 12. president Kate Bono two months tember. The public wanted to know was able to meet the dolphins. Dugger. “When she kissed the Rowe and her team began The meeting began with an 18 ago. This letter outlined the situa- if she had been heard from; accord- While in Orlando, Nix and her dolphin, you could really see working on the project at the minute long public comment sec- tion with the park board funds from ing to Shaw, she has not reached family were also able to visit the joy in her face.” In addition end of June. “It was weeks and tion where issues were addressed her perspective. She stated that the out. He also added that the money Seaworld and other locations. to swimming with the dolphins, weeks of contacting various peo- such as late water bills. Shaw took park board account was closed “due from the account was transferred The first day there, they vis- Nix was also able to get in the ple and getting the paperwork this time to introduce the new vil- to inactivity.” She also claimed that out to a non-city account. ited the dolphin pool. Her fam- water with stingrays and various together,” she said. “Everything lage clerk Donna Heinke. Due to the village has “any and all state- Shaw concluded the meeting by ily was ecstatic to see her reac- saltwater fish. finally came to fruition just af- the absence of current village clerk/ ments regarding that account” and stating that he was resigning as act- tion when she entered the water “The family was so excited; ter Labor Day. I’m so proud of treasurer Jamie Damm, Heinke “the majority of the park funds are ing president and from his board to meet the dolphins. “There are they took hundreds of pictures,” everyone that participated and could not be properly sworn in or were in the general fund.” position. He didn’t list a reason. no words to express how happy Rowe said. “They were treated worked hard.” Public access to waterfowl hunting comes to Macoupin County By Kathleen Clark but there are blinds established season lengths and abundant Macoupin County has long at the Macoupin County sites waterfowl populations provide been a top competitor in turkey which can accommodate up to great opportunity to experience and deer populations and har- four hunters each. The Schuy- memorable hunts and enjoyable vest numbers. Now a partner- ler County site is situated along time outdoors.” ship between the Department of the Illinois River and is the The Illinois Natural History Natural Resources and private only site to allow boats. The Survey Waterfowl Aerial Inven- landowners will bring quality Macoupin and Sangamon sites tory saw 420 ducks and quite waterfowl opportunities to the are considered impoundments, a few geese Meredosia Lake area. Macoupin County, along which mean they are enclosed along the Illinois River in Cass with Sangamon and Schuyler by water. County. Along the Mississippi counties will have private land Macoupin County is part of River, The South Central Duck Dr. D. Ross and Rosemary Billiter recently donated $25,000 to the Mt. Olive Academic Foundation. Pic- open to the public from Nov. 1 the Central Duck and Goose and Goose Zone along with the tured are, back row, from left, Jean Jubelt, Linda Hasquin, Natalie Johnson, Roger Kratochvil, Dr. D. Ross through Dec. 31 through the Il- Zone. DNR director Wayne Central zone were observed as Billiter, Eric Pastrovich, Tony Kaganich; front row, Fay Powell, Mary Kratochvil, Rosemary Billiter, Kim linois Recreational Access Pro- Rosenthal says in the Digest of having 91,010 ducks at Swan Carlile and Jane Becker. Foundation board members not pictured are Jodene Scheller, David Kernich and gram for waterfowl hunting. Waterfowl and Hunting Regula- Lake, part of the Two Rive Eric Braasch. Hunters will be chosen tions says, “The 2016-17 water- National Wildlife Refuge near through a random lottery week- fowl season marks the first year Grafton. Billiters donate $25,000 to Mt. Olive Academic Foundation ly for each of seven sites. Hunt- of a new five-year period of Hunters interested in applying Dr. D. Ross Billiter and his wife, to the healthcare and well being of or of the Billiters; currently, the ers drawn will receive a map stabilized zone lines and season for an IRAP waterfowl site may Rosemary, of Litchfield recently their patients, of which many were grant is for $650. The first grant with directions approximately dates in Illinois.” do so online through IRAP’s donated $25,000 to the Mt. Olive from the Mt. Olive area,” said Kra- will be a two-part presentation: two weeks prior to the assigned With the varying weather con- page on DNR’s website, www. Academic Foundation in appre- tochvil. “We appreciate them for sixth-grade teacher Karen Gall hunting period. They will have a ditions in Illinois, he also en- dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Pages/ ciation of the many patients he has remembering us. There is no better will acquire technology tablets five-day period to hunt any wa- courages, “If habitat conditions WaterfowlHunting.aspx, or print served over the years. investment than in our future edu- worth $643.63, and fifth-grade terfowl that is in season. are poor where you normally off a paper application and mail Foundation President Roger Kra- cation of our children.” teacher Rachel Hutchins will re- IRAP Program Manager hunt, consider exploring dif- it in. Questions can be directed tochvil accepted the donation at A mini-grant will be presented ceive $596.18 for educational Tammy Miller says no perma- ferent waterfowl areas in other to Tammy Miller, IRAP Program the foundation’s October meeting. to a teacher and the students in science and math manuals and nent structures can be erected, parts of the state. Generous Manager at (217) 524-1266. “They have dedicated their lives their classroom every year in hon- magazines. Correction Carlinville Moose Lodge In last week’s issue, the caption ing Shop Local First. In fact, she for a picture regarding a donation was representing Fitness-A-Go- Pork Steak Dinner to the jail renovation fund stated Go, LLC, which was a donor to the Poggenpohl Friday, October 28 • 6pm–7:30pm that Lori Hopping was represent- fund and is a member of SLF. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. A city audit finding raises concerns talk to us This year, in its audit, the city of what constitutes city policy. In fact, we THE ISSUE Carlinville had a pair of findings. editorial would go as far to say that city meet- Audit claims proper The first was rather common in small ings would be significantly shorter if What’s the scariest procedures are not towns. The finding stated: “Adequate those serving had a clear understanding segregation of duties among account- entering illegitimate contracts. This of city code. thing you’ve being used. ing personnel is lacking.” The finding could cause incomplete City records.” Given the number of lawsuits in experienced on goes on to state the reason for the is- The auditors recommend “The City which the city of Carlinville has been OUR VIEW sue: “Small size of the City and avail- Council and employees should review named in recent years, we believe it’s Halloween? While some audit find- able accounting personnel precludes policy procedures and the Council time a public meeting be held to educate constant segregation of duties.” should implement and enforce a plan both council members and members of ings are harmless, This sort of finding isn’t unusual in for violations.” the public on the city’s policy with re- council members and/or tiny communities where lack of fund- The final comment from the auditors gard to this issue. We have serious con- employees who act on ing means small staffs and employees read, “The City will remind Council cerns that there are councilmen who do “Halloween their own put the city at who handle a number of duties. members and employees to review the not grasp the limits of their scope of weekend at SIU The second finding, however, is proper lending procedures and contrac- authority. Carbondale in the enormous risk. concerning. “The proper procedures tors and purchases will be approved at When it comes to city government are being bypassed in some instances committee or Council meetings.” and those who earn a living working for 1970s!” As happens every year, the city of of contractors, purchases, new loans, The reporters of the Macoupin Coun- a public entity, there must be full un- Carlinville recently underwent an audit CDs, etc.” The cause of the finding ty Enquirer-Democrat sit through more derstanding of the role each person fills - Mark on the fiscal year ending April 30, 2016. reads, “City Council members and/or than our share of Carlinville commit- and how they are to function within that Hopping It’s standard practice for the accounting employees are acting on their own.” tee and council meeting and it is not role. firm that’s doing the audit to return it Additionally, the finding states unusual for there to be a significant with documentation of any findings un- “The City could incur liabilities for amount of discussion among commit- –The Editorial Board covered during the procedure. hiring inappropriate contractors or tee and council members regarding Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

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Farmers and their - Julie equipment have a rightful Jarden-Fulton place on the road it’s illegal to pass over railroad JAN tracks is unknown. It was clear DONA the driver simply didn’t care. “Having to stick What was scary about the in- my hand in a pot cident was that the black truck of ‘witch’s guts’ griculture is an enor- passed so quickly that the driv- — cold, boiled mous part of the er of the farm implement didn’t spaghetti — be- economy in Macoupin see him coming until the last fore I could get A County. Not only are second. Since the tiller was so any candy.” there a lot of farms, but there wide, if the farmer wasn’t half are many businesses that cater way on the shoulder, the tiller - Michelle to agriculture, which means was well over the center line. I Peifer the farming industry employs could tell the farmer didn’t see more than just farmers. the truck passing him until the Just this morning, I was driv- last second and quickly tried ing north on Route 4, between to make room for the truck by “Two squirrels Gillespie and Carlinville, be- getting part of his rig onto the drunk on fer- hind a tractor pulling an ex- shoulder. Since this happened mented/rotted tremely wide disc tiller. Since right at the railroad tracks, the there is little shoulder in that extra bumps made the tiller pumpkin, chasing area, the tiller bounced from jerk from side to side, causing people.” side to side behind the tractor the car immediately behind the whenever the driver had to pull farmer to sharply hit his brakes. letters to the editor - Alex Hammack to the right to let traffic by. Luckily, both the driver of the To the Editor: Illinois’ legislators created a interfering with your wallet, your I was about the third or second car and I had cushions If you’re a resident of the 95th toxic environment due to exces- business, your bedroom and your fourth car driving behind the of several car lengths and just state house district, you know sive taxation and governmental life in general, it’s automatically farmer. Sure, we were travel- had to slow down until the how ugly this campaign is. Like oversight and resulted in massive voted down. I refuse to accept a ing below the posted speed truck passed and the farmer got you, I want this campaign over job losses and residents leav- $67,836 annual salary and a ben- “My mother took limit, but that’s to be expected better control of his vehicle. with, but I must make known my ing the state. As an agricultural, efits package including insurance me to a haunted this time of year when farmers There is little more frustrat- remarks leading to Election Day. manufacturing and industrial and a legislative pension as it is house and near the are in the middle of the har- ing than people who live in this The two candidates on the hub, it does hit this district hard. unreasonable for a full-time salary end the man put me vest. area and don’t show proper pa- ballot for the seat, Republi- Occupational licensing and the to be paid for part-time legislative in a coffin, and while tience and respect for those in As we trudged along north- can “incumbent” Avery Bourne excessive costs are also part of work. The least I will accept is the I was screaming to bound, an impatient driver at the farming industry, especially and Democrat challenger Mike the problem and should be elimi- per diem of $111/day and the most be let out, hands the end of the line had enough in the spring and fall when they Mathis have spent more time and nated, with exceptions for the I will accept is $5,000. There is no and passed the entire train of are more likely to be out on started touching my money attacking their opponent healthcare, financial and insur- combining of the two – it’s one or head and feet.” vehicles. It worked out fine the road. Yes, their equipment and not offering solutions to the ance sectors. the other and it is more than rea- as the driver made sure the is big. Yes, it moves slowly. ongoing problems this state is While my opponents’ plat- sonable for a part-time legislator. way was clear and there was They also play key roles in - Christine experiencing. Representative forms are shaky at best, mine is So when considering who you Willard enough time to pass everyone. what drives our local economy. Bourne’s short tenure has been simple: state government needs vote for on Nov. 8, consider the A few seconds later, another These people work hard and the nothing more than a disappoint- to be considerably reduced while write-in line for the state repre- impatient gentleman in a black roads are open to them just as ment, not to mention lack thereof at the same time keeping crucial sentative race in the 95th District Chevy pick-up truck put all they are to all legally licensed of government transparency. programs for the elderly and dis- and I appreciate your support in “The horror of our lives in danger by pass- drivers and vehicles. Mathis’ past two decades have abled. If a bill on the floor equates advance. doorbells and be- ing the whole line of cars at a Farmers and their equipment been dedicated to keeping House to governmental force against the Jake Leonard, very high rate of speed while are just part of life here in Ma- ing home alone all Speaker Michael Madigan in people, I will not hesitate to vote Libertarian write-in candi- night.” the farmer was passing over coupin County, and those who power. Do enough fact-checking against it. If a bill on the floor in- date, Illinois House District 95, the railroad tracks. Whether show a lack of respect for what Nokomis and you find for the most part tentionally involves government - Jillian Smiley this driver was aware he was they do are also showing a lack that their allegations are true and in a no-passing zone or that of maturity and common sense. that both are unfit to lead the peo- Carlinville City Council Meetings ple of this district. City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the The media attention may be 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. Political Letters directed toward Bourne and Mathis, but they forget that I am Carlinville Committee Meetings Political letters to the editor will not be in this race as a write-in candi- Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday date, because the people of this between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. “Visiting Cry Baby published in the Enquirer~Democrat district deserve better choices following this October 27 issue. Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on Bridge in Mon- than what they’re getting. Both the first Tuesday of the month as needed. mouth each year. major parties have taken turns Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on It’s scary and tearing Illinois to shreds and it Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. has been highly apparent over horrifying every Talk to us! the past fifteen years through Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on year.” Contact us if you’d like your voice to be heard on an issue. lack of fiscal responsibility lead- Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. ing to the quagmire state of our Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on - Allie Matt Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat state’s financial affairs. Enforc- Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. 125 E. Main St., PO Box 200 ing the state constitution, as well Lake Adhoc Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday Carlinville, IL 62626 as enforcing a balanced budget between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Each week we ask people on the amendment to ensure fiscal san- Tree City USA committee meets as needed. ity and to eliminate the debt Mil- street a different question. If you [email protected] lennials and younger generations Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp want a question asked, let us Building, 223 W. Main St., on the last Wednesday of the month. have inherited. know; we will ask it for you.

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Additionally, she room and went on to stomp Virden off meeting held at Campaign has many nieces, nephews, great niec- 35 to 7 in a non-conference tilt Headquarters, 202 North State es and great nephews. Friday night. This puts the Cavies’ Street, Litchfield at 7:30 p.m. yes- According to M. Webb, the biggest unblemished record at six wins terday (Wednesday) evening. change between now and her youth is and no defeats. Tomorrow (Friday) The Special Gifts committee, that everything around her has sped Carlinville will travel to Nokomis under the chairmanship of Garth up. Thinking back to her younger to continue the fight for a confer- Henrichs, has accepted a goal of days, she believed her favorite mem- ence championship. $350,000 which they hope to ex- ory happened when she was five or six years old. “My parents took me to a ***** ceed before the start of general so- Mrs. Mildred (Dyson) Webb cel- picnic in Morrisonville,” she said. “It Carlinville High school Cross licitation on Nov. 16. ebrated her 107th birthday on Oct. 15. was different than being at home all country team was victorious in the ***** She is the second oldest of nine chil- day, and I got to have a hot dog and invitational meet held here Thurs- The outlook is gloomy for Illi- dren born to Edgar and Jessie Dyson ice cream.” day afternoon, Team scores were nois taxpayers if the proposed new of Harvel, Ill. If M. Webb had one thing she could as follows: Carlinville 45 points; revenue article fails. That is the Webb’s husband was Bernard change about her life, it would be Jerseyville 48; Bunker Hill 81; forcast of Larry Boente, chairman Webb, co-owner of Webb-Macke learning to play the piano. She said, “I Bethaito 95; Southwestern 118; of the Macoupin County Citizens Ford in Virden, Ill. In earlier years, M. always wanted to know how to play Multiple generations of the Walden and and Taylorville 184. committee for the New Revenue and B. Webb enjoyed spending time the piano. We didn’t even have one in ***** Article. the house.” at their cottage on Sunset Lake in Gi- Members of the Future Nurses “If voters fail to approve the new rard. She was a longtime resident of M. Webb strongly felt that educa- Hammann families gathered recently. club of Carlinville High school revenue article on Nov. 8. Illinois Virden and active member of the First tion is important and explained that Four generations of the Walden family include, front row, from left, Christian Church. her greatest accomplishment was fin- Amy Walden, Brittany Barnard and Marjorie Haley; back row, Marie will conduct the Salvation Army taxpayers face doubled property M. Webb’s past times include trav- ishing high school. However, the ad- Walden, Laurel Walden and Dan Walden. Tag Day sale Saturday, Nov. 5. taxes in the next 10 years....” said eling, reading and sewing. According vice she wanted to leave with young The girls have expressed a hope Boente. to her, she has pieced 28 large quilts, adults today is to “be yourself.” that the many verbal supporters of ***** the Salvation Army will also be fi- The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Vaux, nancial supporters and they remind pastor of the United Presbyterian Huffs welcomed second son Oct. 3 everyone that the need is great. Church of Watseka, will be the ***** speaker at the Blackburn college Shawn and Alicia Huff of A new county plat book and chapel service on Reformation East Alton are the parents of a farm resident directory will be Sunday. The service will be a 11:00 son, Paxton Michael, born at 10 published next spring under spon- a.m., in Clegg chapel, according to p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at sorship of the county 4-H clubs. the Rev. C. Wayne King, college St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, The publication will be prepared chaplain. Mo. He weighed nine pounds, by the Rockford Map Publishers Dr. Vaux is a graduate of Musk- seven ounces at birth. of Rockford. The rural resident ingum college where President He joins a brother, Devon (10). directory will be a new feature of Glenn. L. McConagha of Black- Grandparents are Michael and the book and will add much to its burn served as president prior to Deborah Embry of South Roxa- usefulness. his coming to Carlinville. He re- na, Oliver and Cathy Huff of ***** ceived his doctor of theology de- Chesterfield and Beulah Pryor of Sixty members of the Special gree at the University of Hamburg Girard. Gifts Division in the $500,000 in Germany. Multiple generations of the Walden and DO YOU NEED IT Eichens welcomed third son Oct. 7 LAMINATED? Rodney and April (Hopkins) Vickie Durbin of Farmersville and Hammann families gathered recently. Enquirer~Democrat Eichen are the parents of a son, Isa- Richard Hopkins of Jacksonville. Five generation of the Hammann family include, front row, from left, 854-2534 iah Michael, born at 6:32 p.m., Fri- Maternal great-grandparents in- Melinda Barnard, Ariya Darr, Norma Hammann and Laurel Walden; day, Oct. 7, 2016, at St. John’s Hos- clude Donald and Dorothy Durbin back row, Linda Hammann, Tiffany Darr and Brittany Barnard. pital in Springfield. He weighed of Palmyra and Lou Hopkins of Ot- three pounds, 12 ounces and was tumwa, Iowa. TURKEY DINNER 17.7 inches long at birth. Paternal grandparents are Don- He has two older brothers, Dan- ald and Clara Eichen of Carlinville. Saturday, November 5th iel (8) and Gavin (4). George Eichen of Carlinville is the Maternal grandparents are baby’s paternal great-grandfather. MT. NEBO LODGE NO. 76 A.F. & A.M. Atwater Community Reunion All you can eat 4:00-7:00 P.M. Atwater Community friends will meet at 12:30 p.m. Adults $10.00 Sunday, November 13, 2016 at St. Paul United Masonic Temple • 257 N. Broad, Carlinville Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL to share a potluck meal and the good ole days of Atwater. Chicken, table service and drinks will be provided. Questions: call Wanda Hammann-217-825-9290 or Linda CARLINVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOLS Lewis-217-473-8356. Hope to see you on Nov. 13th. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 AFTER THE PARADE Special Meeting of the Board of Education Carlinville Unit Office, 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL NOVEMBER 1, 2016, MEETING TIME 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call Veterans Fried Chicken 2. Public comment 3. Executive Session & Pork Chop Dinner To discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, perfor- mance or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal coun- Carlinville Elks Lodge sel for the District; including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged Friday, November 4th • 5-7pm against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to deter- mine its validity. (Employment) Veterans Eat Free! Adjournment to the November 4th Special Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 P.M. and November 5th, 2016 Special Board of Education Meeting to be held at 8:30 A.M. at the Carlinville High School, 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, Illinois 62626

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Thursday, October 27, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A obituaries Ralph P. Drake Mary Charow Richard Bloome Ralph Primm Drake, 95, of Girard, of Carlinville, Pat (Don) Strubberg Mary Charow, 94, of Benld was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Bloome, 71, of Carlin- children, Cecelia, Spencer and Lo- passed away Sunday morning, Oct. of Plainview and Gary Drake of Gi- passed away at 12:05 a.m., Sunday, Michael Charow; sister, Ann Cha- ville passed away Thursday morn- gan Bloome and Della and Emmie 23, 2016, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing rard. He also had 12 grandchildren, Oct. 23, 2016, at Heritage Health row; and cousin, Marion Charow. ing, Oct. 20, 2016, at Memorial Lewis; brother, Peter (Mary Lou) in Virden. plus numerous great-grand- of Gillespie. Visitation was held from Medical Center in Spring- Bloome of Oregon; sis- Ralph was born on Dec. children and great-great- She was born Jan. 15, 9:30 a.m. until services at field. ter, Carol (Ed) Love of 7, 1920, to John and Al- grandchildren, as well 1922, in Benld to An- 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Richard was born Franklin; and several ice (Primm) Drake in as several nieces and drew and Katherine Oct. 27, at Kravanya on June 25, 1945, nieces and nephews. Elkhart. He gradu- nephews. (Wus) Charow. Funeral Home in to William and Richard was pre- ated from Elkhart Ralph was pre- Ms. Charow re- Benld, with Fa- Margaret (Rosen- ceded in death by High School and ceded in death by tired in 1984 after ther Nicholas treter) Bloome in his parents; three served in the Unit- his parents; wife; having been a Finley officiat- Carlinville. He brothers, Dan, ed States Army three sisters, secretary for the ing. Burial was graduated from George and Da- during World War Catherine Boaz, Illinois Depart- at Holy Dormi- Carlinville High vid Bloome; and II. Ralph served Mary Flynn and ment of Public tion Cemetery in School with the a sister, Carolyn in the field artil- Evelyn Kutz; Aid for 42 years. Benld. class of 1963 Bloome. lery, receiving four granddaughter, She was a mem- Memorials and then served Visitation was battle clusters for Samantha Drake; ber of Holy Dor- may be made to in the Air National held on Sunday, action in Norman- and grandson, Travis mition Church. the VFW or Holy Guard. He married Oct. 23, from 2-5 dy, northern France, Drake. Surviving are her Dormition Church. Diane L. Elledge on p.m. at Davis-Ander- Rhineland and central Visitation will be second cousins, Jackie Anyone wishing to Aug. 27, 1966, and son Funeral Home in Europe. He married Mary held on Saturday, Oct. 29, Smith, Jim Charow, Karl send an online condolence they later divorced. Carlinville, with a prayer Ellen King on Aug. 15, 1942. She from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Davis- Charow and Jane Charow. may do so at kravanyafuneral. After Richard’s service in service conducted at 1:45 p.m. preceded him in death on Aug. 20, Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. In addition to her parents, she com. the military, he went to work for Funeral mass was held on Monday, 2012. A memorial service will follow at Schien’s Body and Equipment in Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Ss. Mary and Ralph was a lifelong farmer in 12 p.m. at the funeral home, with Max L. Podshadley Carlinville and later owned and op- Joseph Catholic Church in Carlin- the Modesto and Girard area. He Rev. Mary Alice Cunningham offi- erated the Elevator Shop for over ville, with Rev. Michael Haag of- was a member of the Girard United ciating. Burial will follow in Union Max L. Podshadley, 81, of Virden Surviving are his children, Car- 40 years, retiring in 2000. He was ficiating. Burial took place in New Methodist Church and served as past Chapel Cemetery, with full military passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, olynne J. (Patrick) Calloway and a member of Ss. Mary and Joseph Calvary Cemetery. treasurer and president of the United rites conducted by the Virden Ameri- at Memorial Medical Center in Michael A. Podshadley, all of Vird- Catholic Church and Carlinville Memorials are suggested to Methodist Men. Ralph was also a can Legion. A dinner will be served Springfield. en; six grandchildren; and Moose Lodge and a past member Mooseheart. member of the Virden American Le- following burial services at Wesley He was born March several nieces and neph- of the Knights of Columbus. Online condolences can be giv- gion. Ralph and his wife Mary helped Center in Girard. 7, 1935, in Farmers- ews. Richard is survived by two sons, en at davisandersonfuneralhome. start the Good Samaritan Food Pan- Memorials are suggested to the ville, a son of Albert In addition to his Michael Bloome of Carlinville and com. try, where he served as board presi- Girard United Methodist Church, and Mildred (Beil) parents and wife, Mark (Angelina) Bloome of Li- Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, dent. He loved his wife and family Good Samaritan Food Pantry or the Podshadley. He he was preceded tchfield; daughter, Tracy (Patrick) Carlinville, was in charge of ar- very much and found fulfillment and Girard Fire and Rescue Squad. married Anita in death by a Lewis of East Alton; five grand- rangements. pleasure in helping others. Online condolences can be given Podshadley; she daughter, Cheryll Ralph is survived by three sons at davisandersonfuneralhome.com. preceded him in Pallakil; and sis- and one daughter, David (Sharlynn) Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, death. ters, Helen Mull- Zelma K. Naugle Drake of Girard, Tom (Diana) Drake Girard, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Podshad- ins, Shirley Hunt- Zelma Kay Naugle, 73, of Carl- Gross of Carlinville; 10 grandchil- ley served in the er and Marlene inville passed away Sunday morn- dren, Keshia Cook, Kayla Griffith, Gladys V. Rosentreter-Burleson U.S. Army from Hefley. ing, Oct. 23, 2016, at her residence. Eric Gross, Alissa Griffith (fiance, 1958-60, stationed No services will Zelma was born on Dec. Sean Hicks), Haley Naugle Gladys V. Rosentreter-Burleson, (Rose) Burleson of Midland, Mich., in Germany with be held. Cremation 27, 1942, to Frank and (fiance, Austin Spada), 96, of Carlinville passed away Tues- Dean (Venita) Burleson of Louisiana, Company A 3rd Divi- rites will be accorded Annabelle (Vander- Meghan Naugle, Jus- day morning, October 18, 2016, at Mo., and Diana (James) Fuld of St. sion Spearhead Quarter- by Calvert and Ferry griff) Goodman in tin Naugle, Han- Heritage Health Care in Carl- Louis, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; master Battalion. He was Funeral Home, Virden. Carrollton. She nah Naugle, Aidan inville. 24 great-grandchildren; a member of the United Mine Memorials may be made to graduated from Naugle and Cam- Workers of America Union Local Virden Fire Protection District or Gladys was born 10 great-great-grand- Carrollton High den Naugle; sis- #1613, formerly working at Crown Prairieland Ambulance in Virden. on March 25, 1920, children; sister, Hel- School with the ter, Patsy (Stan- 1 Mine (Freeman United Coal Min- To leave a comment for the fam- class of 1960 ley) Scoggins; to John and Leta en Keele of Carl- ing Co.) in Farmersville and in ily, visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes. and married Rus- brothers, Roger (Fenton) Meyers inville; brother, Monterey Coal Mine in Carlinville. com. sell L. Naugle on (Fran) Good- in Chesterfield. Frank (Judy) Mey- Nov. 11, 1961, in man of Carlin- She married J.A. ers of Sherman; Rockbridge. ville; brother, “Bus” Rosentreter and several nieces Ruth Marie Wolf Zelma was a Lee Goodman of on Sept. 14, 1938, and nephews. On Saturday morning, Octo- Wauconda, Il; and Craig (Kara) homemaker for her Carlinville; brother, in Plainview, and Gladys was ber 22, Ruth saw the face of her Frankford of Carlinville. And family. She loved Terry Goodman of he preceded her in preceded in death Lord and Savior as she left this there are eleven great-grand- spending time with her Carlinville; sister-in- death in February by her parents; two life to spend eternity with children; Ezekiel Gray, children and grandchil- law, Jan Goodman of Carl- 1981. Gladys later husbands; daughter, her family. Ruth was Cora Anne Gray, dren and enjoyed reading and inville; and several nieces and married Howard A. Bur- Patricia Duncan; three born on April 28, Clara Gray, Rex playing cards. She drove a bus for nephews. Macoupin Center for the Develop- Zelma was preceded in death leson on March 14, 1987, sisters; two brothers; and a 1927 in Beard- Reels, Kip Reels, stown Illinois to Jay Reels, Lana mentally Disabled for several years by her parents and a brother, Gene in Carlinville, and he passed great-grandson. and worked for IGA. Zelma also Goodman. away in May 2016. Visitation was held on Thursday, Carl and Ma- Totsch, Bren- rie (Spencer) dan Totsch, worked for Friendship Nursing Private family services will be Gladys worked for Carl’s Grocery Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Davis-An- Opper. She Kinna Frank- Home in Carlinville as the activity held at a later date. Store in Carlinville for three different derson Funeral Home in Carlinville. later moved ford, Cagney director. Memorials are suggested to the owners. She also worked for the Ma- Eastern Star Rites were conducted at to East Peoria Frankford and Zelma is survived by her hus- Macoupin Center for the Develop- coupin Service Company for 15 years 7 p.m., following visitation. Funeral and then on Rhett Frank- band, Russell L. Naugle of Carlin- mentally Disabled. and MJM Electric in Carlinville for services were held on Friday, Oct. to Greenfield ford. She is ville; son, Kevin L. (Laura) Naugle Online condolences can be given 30 years. Gladys enjoyed yard sales, 21, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home in Illinois where also survived of Carlinville; daughter, Jacque K. at davisandersonfuneralhome.com. auctions, bingo, dancing and playing Carlinville, with Rev. William Baugh- she graduated by 5 nieces and (Dave) Griffith of Carlinville; son, Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, cards. She was a member of the Plain- man officiating. Gladys was buried in from Greenfield nephews, 12 Brian E. (Leslie) Naugle of Carlin- Carlinville, is in charge of arrange- ville; daughter, Janine M. (Larry) ments. view Baptist Church, Plainview East- Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery. High School in great nieces and ern Star #665. Gladys was a charter Memorials are suggested to the 1944. nephews, and 21 member of the Polk Township Home Plainview Baptist Church, Plainview Ruth married Louis great-great nieces and Betty R. Woodruff Wolf Jr. on July 6, 1947 at nephews. Bureau, as well as a member of the Eastern Star #665 or Carlinville Heri- Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruth was preceded in death Betty Ruth Woodruff, 90, of Tristan, Nicholas, Emily, Elisha, American Legion Auxiliary. tage Health Care Activity Fund. Carlinville. Ruth was a stay at by her parents; her sister Eileen Bunker Hill passed away at 5:57 Brian, Gavin, Mason, Kaitlyn, Gladys is survived by her son, John Online condolences can be given at home mother raising four chil- Mears Morrow; brother-in-law a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at Adam, Olivia, Adia, Nola, Kyah W. (Audrey) Rosentreter of Plain- davisandersonfuneralhome.com. dren. She took a job as a school Raymond Mears; brother-in- Heritage Health of Gillespie. and Betty Ruth; sibling, view; son-in-law, Robert Duncan of Davis-Anderson Funeral home, cook when her youngest started law Russ Morrow; brother Fred She was born Aug. 25, Daisy LeClaire of Bun- Carlinville; four step-children, Larry Carlinville, was in charge of arrange- 7th grade. In 1977 she fulfilled Opper; sister-in-law Eunice 1926, in Muhlenberg, ker Hill; and several (Marge) Burleson of Carlinville, Dale ments. her life long dream of entering Opper Adcock; brother-in-law Ky., to Robert H. nieces and nephews. nursing school. She graduated Perry Adcock, and one niece and Mary E. (Pen- In addition to from Capital Area School of Maralee Johnson. tecost) Ramsey. her parents, she Everette B. “Bris” Evans Nursing as an LPN the same Visitation was held on Mon- Ms. Woodruff was preceded year her youngest graduated day, October 24, 2016 from was a homemak- in death by a Everette Bristow “Bris” Evans, and a son, Matthew McMillen, from High School. She worked 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Emmanuel er who enjoyed sister, Shirley 90, of Carlinville passed away at all of Carlinville; middle daugh- at Weatherford Nursing Home Baptist Church in Carlinville. sewing, bowling, Walker; and a 7:08 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, ter Dorothy Faye Selinger and and it was one of her greatest Funeral services were held movies, base- brother, Kenneth at his residence. husband Dennis of Palmyra and joys. on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 ball, skeeball, Ramsey. He was born Nov. 16, 1925, in their two children, Carlotta Baker She enjoyed gardening, can- at 10:00 am at the church with and going to the Visitation was Palmyra to Frank and Lola (Bris- and husband Brad and their two ning, her flower beds, camp- Rev. Cliff Woodman officiat- Alton Belle for held from 4-7 tow) Evans. He married Norma children Kaitlyn and Cole Baker ing and quilting. She loved ing. slot machines. p.m., Sunday, Oct. Jean Ward on June 2, 1951, in Carl- from Waverly, and daughter, Cindy her church and taught Sunday Burial followed in Charity Surviving are her 23, at Kravanya Fu- inville, with Rev. Frank Crouch of- Sellinger of Palmyra; youngest school for several decades. Cemetery, rural Carlinville. children, Shirley (Pat- neral Home in Bun- ficiating; they recently celebrated daughter, Karen Anne Mitchell and Besides her husband she Memorials may be made to rick) Hurley of Bunker ker Hill. Funeral services their 65th wedding anniversary. husband David of Conway, Ark., leaves behind her four chil- Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hill, Don Woodruff of Ed- were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Mr. Evans was a veteran of the and their three children, a daughter dren; Sherrill (Leslie) Totsch Carlinville or Carlinville Area wardsville, James Woodruff of Oct. 24, at the funeral home. Buri- U.S. Navy, serving during World Heather Patton and husband Juan of Carlinville; Wendy (Rodney) Hospital. Elizabethtown, Ky., and Geary al was at Upper Alton Cemetery in War II on the U.S.S. Schenecta- of Little Rock, Ark., a son, Clay- Frankford, of Hettick, Il; Chris Davis-Anderson Funeral Woodruff of Kentucky; grandchil- Alton. dy from 1941-44. He started his ton Mitchell and wife Jessica, and Wolf of San Antonio, Tx; and Home, Carlinville is in charge dren, Chad Hurley, Casey Bender- Memorials may be made to the truck driving career at a young age their two children Laura and Chloe Lisa Wolf of Carlinville. There of arrangements. man, Kim Brewer, Troy Woodruff, Illinois Valley Activity Fund. when he began driving for Hulcher Mitchell of Bloomington, Ind., and are five grandchildren; Linda Friends and family may sign Shawn Woodruff, Tonya Wood- Anyone wishing to send an on- Brothers in Virden. He went on to a son, Dylan Mitchell and wife (Keith) Gray of Carlinville; the online guest book and light ruff Poole and Danielle Woodruff; line condolence may do so at kra- drive for Allis Chalmers and later Natalie of Singapore; and many Becky (Butch) Reels of Carl- a candle in Ruth’s memory by great-grandchildren, Ryan, Layne, vanyafuneral.com. worked for Buske in Litchfield, nieces and nephews. inville; Mark (Nikki) Totsch visiting davisandersonfuneral- from which he retired from truck He was preceded in death by of Carlinville; Jessica Wolf of home.com. driving. He later started driving his parents; four brothers, James PAID a school bus for the Carlinville Evans, Orville Evans, William Ev- ✁ School District for 10 years, retir- ans and Harold Evans; two sisters, ing in 1997. He used his joy and Dorothy Miller and Emma Hard- talent of building as an opportunity wick; and a great-granddaughter, Burgess & Son, Inc. to do more work. He owned and Meadow Faith Earp. 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Box 164, Girard, IL their two children, a daughter, Online condolences can be giv- 217-627-2940 Emergency It’s Hard To Stop A Trane.® www.fl emingtawfall.com Lori Raab and her husband Craig en at davisandersonfuneralhome. www.BurgessandSon.com 217-324-5971 217-854-2536 and their daughter Emily Rose, com. 6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 2016 from Operating Engineers Local #477; $500 from James McKay; $500 to MOW Printing Inc. for mailing; Brewer, $500 from Marilyn Cagnoni, $500 from Lyle Wacaser MD, and FUNDING 520 Voluntary Political, $3,000 from from James Potter; $500 from Alan $610.37 to NGP Van for robo calls; $500 from Diann and Tom Cavanaugh, $500 from Janice Warner. (Continued from 2A) Southern Central IL Laborers’ Political Pretnar; $500 from Courtney Shands $1,258.45 to Quill for office supplies; $1,000 from Edgar J. and Sharon K. He received transfers totaling $50, Her in-kind contributions re- League, $1,000 from Springfield and III; $10,800 from Simmons Hanly $773.43 to Shell for gasoline; $48,344 Curtis, $500 from Hinshaw and Cul- which were not itemized, and had no ceived totaled $331,533.46, including Central IL Trades and Laborer Coun- Conroy; and $500 from Jack Spencer. to Snyder Pickerill Media Group for bertson LLP, $500 from William and in-kind contributions or transfers out. $211,402.98 from the House Repub- cil, $1,000 from Steamfitters Local 439 He received transfers totaling television advertising; $821.73 to Michelle Severino, $500 from Greg Reid’s expenses for the quarter to- lican Organization for an intern pro- PAC Fund, $3,000 from SW IL Labor- $151,200, including $1,000 from 12th Staples for office supplies; $605.49 to Sronce Esq., and $750 from Korine taled $3,904.39, including $3,105 to A gram, insurance, payroll, website de- ers’ Political League, $500 from Team- Congressional District AFL-CIO Cope United Capital Funding Corp. for cam- Vlahos and Timo Van Fleet. and B Printing Service for printing. sign, travel expense, media buys, and sters Local Union No. 916 DRIVE, Contribution Fund; $25,000 from paign work; and $4,954.41 to USPS- She received transfers totaling At the end of the second quarter, Re- printing; and $119,901.06 from the Illi- and $500 from United Mine Workers. AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC; Gillespie for postage and post office $1,400, including $500 from Franco id’s available balance was $112,294.89. nois Republican Party for mail design, His in-kind contributions received $1,000 from Associated Fire Fighters box renewal fee. for Mayor. In the third quarter, he received a printing, postage and sign printing. totaled $1,000, including $750 from of Illinois PAC; $1,000 from Carpen- At the end of the third quar- Her in-kind contributions received total of $16,185 in individual contribu- Her transfers out totaled $5,380, Democratic Majority. ters Helping In The Political Process; ter, Mathis’ available balance was totaled $1,972.78, including $1,852.78 tions, including $500 from Attorneys’ including a $5,000 contribution to the His transfers out totaled $200 and $500 from Central Illinois Building $149,623.37. from Kyle and Emily Killebrew for Title Guaranty Fund Inc.; $500 from House Republican Organization. were not itemized. and Construction Trades; $10,000 from April Troemper food and entertainment for fundraising, Herman and Carolyn Bodewes; $1,000 Bourne’s other expenditures for the Mathis’ other expenditures for the Chicago Regional Council of Carpen- April Troemper, who is running as well as contractual services. from William T. Grant Jr., TTEE; quarter totaled $353,383.84, including quarter totaled $5,770.56, including ters PAC; $1,000 from Committee To to retain her seat as a Seventh Circuit She had no transfers out. Troem- $1,000 from Jack and Susan Reid; and $1,031.66 to Big R for sign posts and $1,181.30 to Ameren-Illinois for utili- Elect Jay C. Hoffman; $1,000 from judge, had $23,912.01 available at the per’s other expenditures for the quarter $1,000 from Sandra W. Yeh-Kane. cable ties; $32,235.18 to Comcast for ties; $2,750 to Jess Barker for head- Decatur Building and Construction start of the first quarter. totaled $27,640.01, including $2,000 He received transfers totaling television advertising and media buys; quarters rent; and $1,266 to Doug Trades PAC; $1,000 from IBEW Lo- In that quarter, she received a total to Marilyn Cagnoni for consulting; $4,750, including $500 from CT&C $867.80 to Emerson Press for post McGoldrick Photography for photog- cal 146 Legislative Committee; $5,000 of $12,740 in individual contributions, $1,305 to Neuhoff Media Springfield IL Political Action Committee, $1,000 cards, envelopes and walk cards; $900 raphy. from Illinois Democrat County Chair- including $5,000 from Citizens for for an ad book; $21,977.61 to Victory from Houlihan Campaign Fund, $500 to Jorn’s Signs for signage and mag- At the end of the first quarter, Mathis’ man’s Association; $10,000 from Il- Bomke; $500 from Alan Pretnar; and Enterprises for robo calls, signs, sup- from Operative Plasterers and Cement nets; $10,076.54 to KDNL for media available balance was $31,814.67. linois Federation of Teachers COPE; $500 from Dan and Anita Troemper. plies, and television advertising; and Masons Int. Local, $500 from Plumb- buys; $45,215.75 to KMOV for media In the second quarter, he received $1,000 from Illinois Laborers’ Leg- She received no transfers, and her $669.75 to Walmart Supercenter for ers and Steamfitters Local No. 137 buys; $67,723.75 to KSDK TV for me- a total of $9,390 in individual contri- islative Committee; $53,900 from Il- in-kind contributions received totaled supplies. Cope Fund, and $2,000 from SW IL dia buys; $58,033.75 to KTVI for me- butions, including $750 from Diane linois PAC for Edication (IPACE); $340, all of which were less than $500. At the end of the third quarter, Laborers Political League. dia buys; $6,500 to LAMAR for a bill- Brunton, $1,000 from Geotechnical $2,500 from Illinois Pipe Trades PAC She had no transfers out. Troemper’s Troemper’s available balance was His in-kind contributions received board; $16,263 to Miller Media Group Construction, $2,000 from IFT/IFPE Account; $1,000 from Illinois State other expenditures for the quarter to- $24,848.90. totaled $910.72, all of which was from for radio advertising; $22,206.25 to Local 4408 PAC/COPE, $500 from AFL-CIO COPE; $2,000 from Illi- taled $8,607.22, including $784.92 to David Reid Illinois State Medical Society Political Spectrum for television advertising Madiar Government Relations LLC, nois Trial Lawyers Association PAC; Modern Mailing and Printing for mail- David Reid, who is running against Action Committee for endorsement and media buys; $31,719.28 to Stra- $500 from Craig Neuhaus and $1,000 $3,000 from IRTA Political Action ing and printing; 1,250 to Sangamon Troemper for a Seventh Circuit judge letters. tegic Media Services Inc. for media from Martha Waters. Committee; $10,000 from IUOE Lo- County Republican Central Commit- seat, had $89,301.02 available at the He had no transfers out. Reid’s buys; $500 to Vertical Strategies for He received transfers totaling cal 965 PAC Fund; $1,000 from Paint- tee for a sponsorship; $1,750 to the start of the first quarter. other expenses for the quarter to- designing a palm card; $26,094.15 to $11,825, including $5,000 from Chi- ers District Council #14 PAC Fund; State Journal-Register for newspaper In that quarter, he received a total of taled $39,716.50, including $938 to Viamedia for television advertising cago Regional Council of Carpenters $500 from Plumbers and Steamfitters advertising; and $2,294.41 to Victory $8,335 in individual contributions, in- A and B Printing Service for printing; and media buys; $8,775.01 to Vic- PAC, $1,500 from Houlihan Cam- Local 137 COPE Fund; $5,000 from Enterprises for signs. cluding $1,000 from Timothy J. Lond- $17,318.75 to Fox 55 TV 20 for me- tory Enterprises for signs; $1,415.21 paign Fund, $500 from IBEW Local SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC; At the end of the first quarter, rigan and $3,000 from James R. Potter. dia; $2,320 to WFMB-AM for media; to Walmart for parade candy and wa- 649 CRG, $500 from Illinois Laborers’ $6,500 from Southern Central IL La- Troemper’s available balance was He received transfers totaling $3,740 to WICS for media; $13,175 to ter, office supplies and equipment, and Legislative Committee, $1,000 from borers’ Political League; $2,000 from $28,034.79. $1,500, including $500 from Houlihan WILS for media; and $1,740 to WLDS food for staff and volunteers; $2,070 to Illinois State AFL-CIO COPE, $500 Southwestern IL Building and Con- In the second quarter, she received Campaign Fund, $500 from Plumbers for media. WAOX for radio advertising; $3,675 to from Operating Engineer’s Local 965 struction Trades; $1,000 from State a total of $16,850 in individual contri- and Steamfitters Local No. 137 Cope At the end of the third quarter, Reid’s WC Media for a billboard; $3,125 to Political Education, $500 from Plumb- Universities Annuitants Assn. Action butions, including $1,000 from James Fund, and $500 from Prairie Political available balance was $99,987.39. Bobby Whitlock for rent; $660.14 to ers and Steamfitters Local 137 COPE Committee; $1,000 from Steamfitters Bruner, $1,000 from Pat McLaughlin, Action Committee. Ryan Cadagin Jeff Wilhite for mileage; $10,796.70 to Fund, $500 from State Universities Local 439 PAC Fund; $1,500 from $1,000 from Morgan County Repub- His in-kind contributions received Ryan Cadagin, who is running for WSMI Radio for radio advertising; and Annuitants Assn. Action Committee, SW IL Laborers’ Political League; and lican Party Central Committee, $500 totaled $5,010.30, including $924.95 another Seventh Circuit judge seat, had $600 to Xpress Professional Services and $500 from Teamsters Local Union $1,500 from Teamsters Local Union from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local from Illinois State Medical Society Po- $27,225.62 available at the start of the for printing walk cards. No. 916. No. 916. No. 137, and $500 from Timoney and litical Action Committee for mailing; first quarter. At the end of the third quarter (Sept. He received no in-kind contribu- His in-kind contributions re- Page Law Offices. $654.26 from Dr. Gregory M. and Dr. In that quarter, he received a total 30), Bourne’s available balance was tions. ceived totaled $166,667.14, including She had no transfers in or out. S. Kane for a fundraiser, and $3,100 of $29,784.63 in individual contribu- $84,029.47. His transfers out totaled $1,800, all $2,023.7 from AFSCME Council 31 Her in-kind contributions received from himself for office space, an ad in tions, including $2,500 from Bud- Mike Mathis of which were less than $500. Political Contribution Committee for totaled $2,567.89, including $1,380.67 a mostaccioli program and tickets. slick Investments LLC, $1,000 from Mike Mathis, who is also in the run- Mathis’ other expenditures for the mileage and staff salary; $60,519.14 from John G. Locallo for food for fun- He had no transfers out. Reid’s Rodney and Charlene Burkett, $5,000 ning for state representative of the 95th quarter totaled $5,577.34, including from Democratic Majority for insur- draising and $600.17 from Zack Stamp other expenses for the quarter totaled from himself; $2,500 from George district, had $14,945.81 available at $613.89 to Ameren-Illinois for utilities; ance, payroll, mileage and polling; Ltd. for food for fundraising. $7,916.70, including $1,378 to A and B and Mary Dinges, $2,500 from Horve the start of the first quarter. $1,100 to Piper Ferguson for photog- $91,395.11 from Democratic Party of Troemper’s expenditures for the Printing Service for printing; $1,000 to Construction LLC, $1,000 from Mark In that quarter, he received a total raphy; and $1,058.30 to Gordon Food Illinois for printing and postage; and quarter totaled $11,275.88, including Barbara S. Mason Campaign Services Laubacher, $500 from Plumbers and of $3,930.31 in individual contribu- Service Store for parade candy. $12,607.88 from SEIU Healthcare Il- $626.88 to Miles T Shirts LLC for sup- Ltd. for electronic filing; $3,000 to Ri- Steamfitters Local No. 137, $500 from tions, including $600.31 from FEMA, At the end of the second quar- linois Indiana PAC for mailing. plies; $1,006.59 to Modern Mailing anne Hawkins for consulting; $1,250 Stricklin and Associates, and $500 $500 from Joshua Meyer, $1,000 from ter, Mathis’ available balance was His transfers out totaled $500, none and Printing for signs and mailing; and to Heroic Age Studios for advertis- from Jeremy Yost. Prairie Political Action Committee and $46,556.81. of which were more than $500. $7,140.32 to Victory Enterprises for ing; and $500 to SIU Women’s Power His in-kind contributions received $500 from Scott Snow. In the third quarter, he received a Mathis’ other expenditures for the telephone polling and signs. Lunch Against Cancer for a table spon- totaled $3,834.17, including $503.03 He received transfers totaling total of $31,505 in individual contri- quarter totaled $81,152.21, including At the end of the second quarter, sorship. from himself for a helium cylinder and $18,7000, including $1,000 from butions, including $500 from Nancy $12,670.29 to ABCompuprint for cam- Troemper’s available balance was At the end of the first quarter, Reid’s related services; and $3,171.92 from Democratic Party of Christian County, Glenn; $500 from David Gross; $1,000 paign materials; $806.13 to Ameren $33,608.91. available balance was $91,219.32. Cavanagh and O’Hara LLP for food, $5,000 from Illinois Laborers’ Legisla- from IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund; Illinois for utilities; $1,404.63 to Frye- In the third quarter, she received a In the second quarter, he received a postage for invitations, and beverages tive Commitee, $2,500 from Illinois $1,500 from Illinois Lawyers PAC; Williamson Press for campaign litera- total of $17,480 in individual contribu- total of $6,033.65 in individual contri- for a fundraiser. Pipe Trades PAC Account, $1,000 $1,000 from Keefe, Keefe, and Un- ture; $753.44 to Gordon Food Service tions, including $1,000 from Richard butions, including $1,000 from Babu sell, P.C.; $1,000 from Laborer’s Local Store for parade candy; $5,424.22 Brahler II, $500 from Aaron and Kari Prasad, $500 from Margaret A. Reid, See FUNDING on 8A church listings

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There is love your enemies and pray for Baptist/Presbyterian USA 19453 Hurricane Drive, Carlinville the “Volcano,” who has temper like those who persecute you, so that Bunker Hill Baptist Church 217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus Piasa United Methodist Church 122 East Second South Street, Carlinville 503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. Route 16, Piasa 217-854-3031 Rev. Betty Lynn Jordan Mt. St. Helens. There is the “Cry- you may be sons of your Father in 618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen Pastor Dean Blackburn 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday baby,” who is a chronic complainer. heaven. For He causes His sun to 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:40 a.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church 8:30 a.m., Sunday School; 9:30 a.m., Fellowship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School. There is the ”Nitpicker,” who is an rise on the evil and the good, and Sunday Worship. 117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville Sunday Worship. unpleasable perfectionist. There is sends rain on the righteous and the 217-854-4473 United Methodist Church of Shipman the “Backbiter,” who is a master of unrighteous” (Matt 5:44-45). Carlinville Calvary United Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman Plainview Baptist Church 278 Keating Street, Shipman the calculated rumor. There is the 5. Control your temper. “Every- Pentecostal Church Children’s Church Coordinator Nikki Totsch 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview 618-836-5804 Pastor Dennis Doane “Space Cadet,” who is simply on a one should be quick to listen, slow 704 East First South, Carlinville 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m., Sunday Pastor William Baughman 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., different wavelength than everyone to speak, and slow to become an- 217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser Worship. 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday Worship. else. gry, because man’s anger does not 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 Worship. Personally, I think I can make that bring about the righteous life that a.m., Sunday School. First Baptist Church Victory World Outreach 310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633 Pleasant Hill Christian Church at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville list a little longer. Can you think of God desires” (James 1:19-20). Carlinville Church of Christ 10:30 Sunday Morning 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond 618-610-5802 Pastor Don Garland other labels you would give the dif- 6. Be quick to forgive and even 110 Rice Street, Carlinville 217-229-3074 10:30 a.m., Sunday ficult person in your life? That might quicker to ask for forgiveness. 217-854-8550 217-854-6737 First Christian Church of Girard Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein be fun, and even therapeutic! Here is “For if you forgive people their 9 a.m., Bible Study; 10 a.m., Worship 700 West Center Street, Girard Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church what I know about difficult relation- wrongdoing, your heavenly Father Service. 217-627-2529 Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups 107 West Elm Street, Gillespie ships. Everybody has at least one. will forgive you as well. But if you 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday (ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m. 217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann Everybody can become one to some- don’t forgive people, your Father Carlinville Church of the Nazarene Worship. 8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30 one else. We cannot change them but will not forgive your wrongdoing” 318 East Nicholas, Carlinville Rural United Methodist Church a.m., Sunday Contemporary. we can learn to relate with most of (Matt 6:14-15).

217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison Gilead Baptist Church 19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville them. We will not get along equally 7. Remember that everything 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m., 679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick 217-854-5137 Rev. John R. Curtis Jr. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday Worship. 217-741-4174 Pastor Gary Harding 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 238 Virginia Street, Shipman with everyone. We get along best in and everyone, even a “difficult 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School. 618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw our relationships when we mature person,” has God’s fingerprints on Carlinville First Sunday School. 8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship. spiritually and emotionally. It is not them. “My frame was not hidden 18772 Route 4, Carlinville Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church personal; hurting people hurt people. from you when I was made in the 217-854-8924 Pastor Steve Schmidt Holy Dormition Russian 2010 East First South Street, Carlinville Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS Let me share seven biblical re- secret place.” 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday Orthodox Church 217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag 501 Nobbe St., Farmersville sponses to difficult people. 1. Real- Difficult people are common. Worship; 10 a.m., Kids Clubhouse. 300 North Fourth Street, Benld 5:30 p.m., Saturday Mass; 9 a.m., Sunday 217-725-1717 Rev. Micheal Strong ize you cannot please everybody. Choose a response to them that is 217-835-2202 Mass. 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine Even Jesus could not please every- uncommon. Carlinville United Methodist Church Very Reverend Father Paul Waters Service. one (John 8:31-47). Christ-Following 101 is writ- Zion Lutheran Church 201 South Broad Street, Carlinville 9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy. St. John’s Lutheran Church 2. Refuse to play their game or get ten by Tim Rhodus, Lead Pastor 217-854-4446 Pastor Rex Hendrix Medora United Methodist Church 110 West Water St, Dorchester 501 South Broad Street, Carlinville 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 309-369-3137 Pastor Dean Blackburn 618-362-6375 Pastor Gary Voss 217-854-8514 drawn into their drama. The Phari- of Cross Church, Carlinville- Sunday School. 8:15 a.m., Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study; sees tried to catch Jesus by pitting Staunton, thecrossmatters.org, Sunday School. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship. him against the government. He re- timrhodus.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7A October calendar of events 28 meetings Women of the Moose Annual rard, 4-6 p.m. Horse rides, petting Ballinger’s Barber Shop, Country Thursday, October 27 Thursday, Oct. 27 Chili and Soup Supper: Moose zoo, live music provided by Chosen Gypsy, Dimond Bros. Insurance, Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Auxiliary Dining Room, Carlinville Merchants Night: Lodge, 801 Pine St., Carlinville, Generation, games, pumpkin patch, Edward Jones/Cheryl Beanblos- Carlinville Square, 5-7 p.m. noon. serving at 4 p.m., before, during food, drinks, bounce house, train som, Edward Jones/Ashley Had- and after the parade. rides and hayrides. Free event. For ley, Fitness-a-Go-Go, Happy Dog Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton Friday, Oct. 28 Speed of Light 5K: Lake Wil- more information call 217-627-2633. Stay-n-Play, Heinz Furniture, Oros Campus, 7 p.m. Haunted Carlinville Tour: de- liamson Christian Center, 17280 Trick-or-Treating: 6-8 p.m. Carl- & Busch, and Boente Shell East. War Against Addiction: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Activity parts from Macoupin County Court- inville. Continues till November 14 Lakeside Drive, Carlinville, 9 a.m.- Center, West 1st South St., open meeting, 8 p.m. house - East of Downtown Square, noon. Contact Amanda Pace at Mt. Olive First Baptist Church 7 p.m. runs approximately 2.5-3 217-854-8924 for more informa- Christian Movie Night: 410 W. 3rd Tuesday, Nov. 1 Friday, October 28 hours. Call 217-791-7859 for tour tion. Street, North, Mt. Olive, 5 p.m. 2 Gillespie Community Blood reservations and more information. Reunion of Former Employ- Movies with a popcorn intermission. Drive: Bloodmobile, 900 South AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. Summer Repertory Theater’s ees of the Sears Warehouse: Call 217-299-0508 for more infor- Broadway, Gillespie, 4-6 p.m. RELAX meeting: Cross Church, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Annual Pork Cookout: in the lot Pizza Ranch, 1001 Lejune Drive, mation. across from Casey’s, Carlinville, 11 Springfield, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Saturday, October 29 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain cancels. Anyone who worked at the Sears Monday, Oct. 31 Halloween Costume Contest: Health Fair 2016 - Get Screened: War Against Addiction: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. Warehouse in Springfield is wel- Trick-or-Treating: 6-8 p.m. Carl- HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Ground Carlinville Moose Lodge, pork din- come. inville. Broad St., closed meeting, 7 p.m. Floor Auditorium, Litchfield, 7-11 ner, 6-7:30 p.m., sign up by 8:30 Halloween Trunk or Treat: Em- SLF and Military Support for costume contest, 10:30 judging, manuel Baptist Church parking lot, Group - Christmas for a Soldier: a.m. Call 217-324-8206 for more in- Sunday, October 30 live band, 8 p.m. formation or to register. after the rotary Halloween parade. Collecting for Macoupin County AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Blood Drive: Carlinville Elks Military personnel serving overseas Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church Saturday, Oct. 29 Sunday, Oct. 30 during the holidays. Drop off sites Lodge, noon- 6 p.m. Farmer’s Market: Across from Kids Fall Fest: First Baptist are: Abella’s, Absolute Audiology, basement, 7 p.m. Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. Church, 310 W. Madison St., Gi- Ace Hardware, Advanced Eyecard, Thursday, Nov. 3 Farmer’s Artisan Market: Be- Lewis and Clark Handweavers Monday, October 31 hind Farm Bureau Building, Carl- Guild: Macoupin County Historical War Against Addiction: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South inville, 8 a.m.-noon. Call 217-801- featured event Society - Ruyle Building, 9:30 so- 8020 for more information. Broad, open meeting, 7 p.m. 77th Annual Rotary Hallow- cial hour, meeting to follow, program Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville is rigid heddle demonstration. een Parade: 6:15 p.m., This year’s Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. theme is “The Wonderful World of Tree Pruning Workshop: Uni- Disney.” The parade will form on versity of Illinois Extension Ma- Tuesday, November 1 the west side of Carlinville Plaza coupin County Office, 60 Carlinville and follow Route 4 down North Plaza, 6-7:30 p.m. Program is free, TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. Broad to the square. Costume judg- call 217-854-9604 for more informa- Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ing will be held at city hall. For more tion or to register. Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. information, contact Matt Gazda at Six Impossible Things Be- (217) 854-5411 or (217) 854-5136, AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. fore Breakfast play presented by Amy Kline at (217) 741-8543 or Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. Blackburn College’s Performing Kathy Gahr at (217) 370-0494. Carlinville Public Schools Foundation: Primary School, 5:30 Macoupin County Public Arts Department: Blackburn College Transportation Senior Group Bothwell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tick- p.m. Trips: Carlinville Halloween Pa- ets may be purchased at the door. Carlinville Band Boosters Club: CHS Band Room, 7 p.m. rade. Call Kristin to reserve your Grief Support Group: First Baptist Church of Litchfield, Harrison seat 217-839-4132. Friday, Nov. 4 Street entrance, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Glendale Riders: Crabby’s Macoupin County Public Trans- Supper Club, Rt. 4 South, Carlin- portation Senior Group Trips: Wednesday, November 2 ville, 8-10 p.m. Springfield Shopping. Call Kristin to Wilsonville Progressive Club TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. reserve your seat 217-839-4132. Halloween Lawnmower Poker Benld Library Wine Tasting: War Against Addiction : Locust Street Resource Center, NE Run: Wilsonville Progressive Club, Saturday, October 29 Corner Entrance (under staircase), open meeting, noon. registration noon-1 p.m., poker run, Benld Civic Center, 7-9 p.m. Tick- 1 p.m. Decorate your ride - riding 77th Annual Rotary Halloween Parade ets available at TJ’s Liquors, Benld, Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club: Conference Room, lawn mower, golf cart, and bicycles. Benld Library and at the door. For Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m. For more information 217-835-3122. Leaves Carlinville Plaza at 6:15 more information call 217-835-4045.

FUNDING including $500 from Margaret Bark- (Continued from 7A) ley, $500 from Houlihan Campaign Fund and $500 from Prairie Political Coonrod ElECtriC, inC. He had no transfers in or out. Action Committee. Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Farm Cadagin’s expenses for the quar- He had no transfers in or out or in- ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WIRING ter totaled $5,967.54, including $500 kind contributions. REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION to Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Verticchio’s other expenditures for OLD HOMES • TRANSFER SWITCH WIR- Menard Counties for an ad book; the quarter totaled $729.39, none of $1,949.65 to Primo Design Inc. for t- which were more than $500. ING & GENERATORS shirts; and $1,394.12 to Valco Awards At the end of the first quarter, OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE and More Inc. for promotional items. Verticchio’s available balance was 18512 Shipman Road At the end of the first quarter, $5,958.15. 217-854-8879 Carlinville Cadagin’s available balance was In the second quarter, he received $51,042.71. a total of $7,600 in individual contri- In the second quarter, he received butions, including $500 from Charles a total of $27,600 in individual con- Fritz, $500 from Thomas Schnebelt, tributions, including $500 from Peter $500 from Angela Verticchio, $500 REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS Beard; $1,200 from Bruce and Mar- from Gina Verticchio, $500 from Large site consisting of 2.5 acres +/- located at 1001 E. Morgan garet Bonczyk; $2,000 from Carl and Jono Verticchio, $500 from Michael St., Carlinville, IL and known as former Carlinville Area Hospital. Abigail Buoy; $10,000 from himself; and Suzanne Verticchio, $500 from This site includes a 2350 sq ft. building formerly used as the am- $950 from Delano Law Offices LLC; Tamara Verticchio, $500 from Thom- bulance garage. Currently zoned District R. Note: Sewer and water $500 from Hinshaw and Culbertson as Verticchio, and $500 from Carl are not present. LLP; $1,200 from Patrick W. Kel- Zeidler. LEGAL: Part of Lots 8 & 9 in Robertson, Burton and others ley; $1,000 from Morgan County He had no transfers in or out or in- Addition to Carlinville. Parcel ID: 12-002-624-00 and 12-002-629- Republican Central Committee; $500 kind contributions. 00 from J. William and Carol Roberts; Verticchio’s expenditures for the The terms of the sale: $1,200 from Stratton, Moran, Sronce, quarter totaled $3,304.96, including A. All persons desiring to bid upon the above described realty Reichert and Nardulli; and $1,200 $1,252 to A and B Printing for palm shall submit signed written bids together with a check payable to the from Wykoff Law Office LLC. cards and promotional items and “Goodman Agency Escrow” in the amount of 5% of the bid. Bidders His in-kind contributions received $568.37 to Cubby Hole for t-shirts. shall also supply a telephone number and address and mark the totaled $1,329.22, including $514.44 At the end of the second quarter, NOTICE OF from Katherine Cadagin for a Face- Verticchio’s available balance was outside of the envelope as 1001 E. Morgan St. “Sealed Bid”. book boost and candy; and $814.78 $11,658.19. B. All bidders shall cause their bids to be received at the office of PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX from Steve and Dana Kinion for food In the third quarter, he received a the owner’s attorney, Paul Bloomer, at 5 Hoch St. in the S.E. corner INCREASE FOR and drinks for a fundraiser. total of $3,987 in individual contribu- of the Square, Carlinville, IL 62626 on or before Wednesday, No- He had no transfers in or out. tions, including $500 from Morgan vember 16, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at which time bids will be opened. THE CARLINVILLE FIRE Cadagin’s other expenses for the County Democratic Central Commit- C. The highest 3 conforming bidders will be notified and will be quarter totaled $712,75, none of tee and $500 from Sangamon County permitted to raise their bids to owners at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, No- PROTECTION DISTRICT which were more than $500. Democrats. vember 18, 2016 at the office of Paul Bloomer. The highest bidder I. A public hearing to approve a proposed At the end of the second quarter, He had no transfers in or out or in- shall enter into a contract to purchase real estate at that time. Own- Cadagin’s available balance was kind contributions. ers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. property tax levy for the Carlinville Fire Protec- $77,929.96. Verticchio’s expenditures for the D. Within 7 days of sale, owners will furnish an owners title insur- tion District for 2016 will be held on November In the third quarter, he received a quarter totaled $12,846.04, includ- ance policy commitment and owner will convey by Warranty Deed total of $750 in individual contribu- ing $4,344.53 to A and B Printing 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station in Carl- tions, including $500 from Nicole A. for signs, brochures, palm cards and at the closing which will take place on or before December 2, 2016. inville, Illinois. Florence. printing; $1,350 to Ace Sign Co. for E. Purchaser will obtain possession at closing. His in-kind contributions received bus bench signs; $2,012.47 to Bank Any person desiring to appear at the public totaled $207.39. He had no transfers of America as a reimbursement for Information packets may be obtained by contacting: hearing and present testimony to the taxing dis- in or out. Roger Goodman, Broker campaign material; and $1,995 to the trict may contact Jess McKee, 317 West Second Cadagin’s expenses for the quarter State Journal Register for newspaper Goodman Agency, Inc. totaled $58,917.73, including $500 advertising. 230 E. Main St. Street, Carlinville, Illinois 62626, 217-825-7133. to Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and At the end of the third quarter, Carlinville, IL 62626 II. The corporate and special purpose property Menard Counties for an ad book; Verticchio’s available balance was 217-854-2200 $647.99 to Frye Williamson Press $27,799.15. taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $0.00. for printing; $26,040.45 to Hodas The proposed corporate and special pur- and Associates for radio advertising and consulting; $4,062.50 to Houck pose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are

Transit Advertising for bus advertis- $638,000.00. Percentage increase is not appli- ing; $6,496.29 to Key Outdoor Ad- NOTICE OF PUBLIC QUESTION vertising for billboards; $3,400 to cable as this is the initial tax levy for the District. Lamar Advertising for a billboard; Public notice is hereby given that at the General Election to be held on III. The property taxes extended for debt ser- $6,527 to Mid-America Advertising Tuesday, November 8th, 2016, the following proposition will be submitted to for a billboard; $800 to South County vice and public building commission leases for the voters of the City of Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois; Publications for newspaper advertis- 2015 were $0.00. ing; $6,250 to the State Journal Reg- The estimated property taxes to be levied for ister for newspaper advertising; and Shall the City of Carlinville have the authority to arrange for the $1,780 to Valco Awards and More supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail debt service and public building commission Inc. for promotional items. At the end of the third quarter, customers who have not opted out of such program? leases for 2016 are $0.00. Cadagin’s available balance was IV. The total property taxes extended or abat- $19,762.23. The polls of said General Election shall be open continuously from 6 a.m. to 7 ed for 2015 were $0.00. Rick Verticchio Rick Verticchio, who is also in the p.m. on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. The estimated total property taxes to be levied running against Cadagin to become a for 2016 are $638,000.00. Percentage increase Seventh Circuit judge, had $4,687.54 available at the start of the first quar- is not applicable as this is the initial tax levy for ter. the District. In that quarter, he received a total Pete Duncan, County Clerk Dated September 16, 2016 of $2,000 in individual contributions,

8A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 (less than 15 grams of a substance misdemeanor violation of the Can- edly knowingly damaged a wel- Loko alcoholic beverages, valued tolthat was uncased and immedi- containing alprazolam) and can- nabis Control Act and possessed come sign at Gillespie Lake (prop- at less than $300, from Circle K in ately accessible without a concealed nabis (more than 30 grams but less more than 10 grams but less than erty of the city of Gillespie) and the Staunton. carry license. than 100 grams) in connection with 30 grams of a substance containing Benld village hall by spray painting Misty W. Rice, 40, Carlinville, Jay M. Parker, now 35, East Al- a May 28 incident. cannabis. He was also charged with them, causing less than $300 dam- has been charged with criminal tres- ton, has been charged with unlawful Marshall P. Simmons, 24, Carl- following too closely. age to each. pass to railroad property in connec- possession of more than 10 grams inville, has been charged with un- Misdemeanors Dennis T. Parish, 33, Mt. Olive, tion with an Oct. 8 incident in which but less than 30 grams of a sub- lawful possession of a controlled Muhammad M. Lawal, 23, has been charged with domestic she allegedly knowingly walked stance containing cannabis in con- substance (less than 15 grams of a Maryville, has been charged with battery in connection with an Oct. 2 along the right-of-way of Union Pa- nection with a June 11 incident. substance containing cocaine) in obstructing identification in con- incident in which he allegedly forc- cific Railroad near Rinaker Road at Patricia L. Senter, 55, St. Louis, connection with an Oct. 15 incident. nection with an Oct. 17 incident ibly shoved an individual. a place other than a public crossing. Mo., has been charged with un- Robert D. Farmer, 52, Shipman, in which he allegedly furnished a Brandon M. Lyons, 35, Staunton, Donald E. Gray Jr., 46, Staunton, authorized display of registration Marriages has been charged with two counts of false name to a peace officer who has been charged with violation of has been charged with aggravated sticker on vehicle in connection Jonathan J. Tapscott and Michelle aggravated driving under the influ- had lawfully detained him. He was an order of protection in connection assault in connection with an Oct. with an Oct. 18 incident in which M. Stover, both of Chesterfield. ence and one count of driving while also charged with having no valid with an Oct. 5 incident in which he 18 incident in which he allegedly she allegedly displayed a registra- William L. Lake and Jenny D. license revoked in connection with driver’s license. allegedly contacted a protected par- knowingly pointed a cordless drill tion sticker on a 1999 Lexus that Hunt, both of Girard. a July 27 incident in which he al- Brittany M. Bickel, 22, Troy, has ty via Facebook. at a peace officer in uniform. belonged to another vehicle. Cory A. Farris and Emily L. Reid, legedly drove a 2003 GMC pickup been charged with domestic bat- Brandy D. Dawdy, 40, Greenfield, Shane J. Lomelino, 34, Palmyra, Matthew W. Stoops, 24, Staunton, both of Gillespie. truck on Fosterburg Road near tery and resisting a peace officer in has been charged with four counts has been charged with resisting a has been charged with criminal tres- Jerel D. Loveless and Deborah Brighton while under the influence connection with an Oct. 8 incident of deceptive practices in connection peace officer in connection with pass to real property in connection M. Boatman, both of Carlinville. of alcohol, having been previously in which she allegedly hit an indi- with June 21-27 incidents in which an Oct. 18 incident in which he al- with an Oct. 21 incident in which he Kristopher D. Furness and Alyx convicted of DUI four times and vidual in the head and face with her she allegedly delivered checks for legedly refused to support his own allegedly entered upon property in M. Beck, both of Plainview. driving while license revoked or hands, ran from an officer’s squad $23.21, $45.37, $43.17 and $41.89 weight when an officer was - at the 100 block of West Mill Street, David J. O’Brien of Girard and suspended twice. car while handcuffed and pulled to Darr’s Pit Stop, knowing her tempting to search him and place Staunton, after receiving notice Cynthia G. Mottershaw of Virden. Ashley N. Thompson, 34, Au- away from the officer when appre- bank would not honor the drafts. him in a squad car. from the owner that such entry was David L. Eldridge and Sherry R. burn, has been charged with meth hended. Elizabeth A. Weiland, 52, Alham- Bo D. Buffington, 18, Litchfield, forbidden. Crook, both of Bunker Hill. possession in connection with an David K. McIntosh, now 30, bra, has been charged with decep- has been charged with illegal con- Bethany E. Robinson, 18, Carlin- Divorces filed Oct. 17 incident in which she alleg- Booneville, Ky., has been charged tive practices in connection with a sumption of alcohol by a minor in ville, has been charged with illegal Andrew P. James of Virden vs. edly possessed less than five grams with criminal trespass to real prop- July 22 incident in which she alleg- connection with an Oct. 14 incident consumption of alcohol by a minor in Elissa R. James of Virden. of meth. erty in connection with a Sept. 1 edly delivered a check for $175 to in which he allegedly had a blood connection with a Sept. 30 incident. Charles T. Caraker Jr. of Bunker James R. Varble, 46, Hettick, has incident in which he allegedly re- Macoupin County Animal Control, alcohol content level of 0.129. Quentin A. Drew, 37, Girard, has Hill vs. Angela M. Gambino of St. been charged with meth posses- mained within The Work Place Pub, knowing her bank would not honor Walter A. Wallace, 36, Gillespie, been charged with violation of an Louis, Mo. sion in connection with an Oct. 18 East Gillespie, after being told to the draft. has been charged with battery in order of protection in connection Angela M. Gambino of St. Louis, incident in which he allegedly pos- depart by an employee. Kevin J. Black, 30, Sawyerville, connection with an Oct. 20 inci- with an Oct. 22 incident in which Mo., vs. Charles T. Caraker of Bun- sessed less than five grams of meth. William R. Werner Jr., 20, Gil- has been charged with deceptive dent in which he allegedly punched he allegedly made contact with a ker Hill. Lori J. Frank, 41, Benld, has been lespie, has been charged with three practices in connection with an an individual in the face, causing protected party via text message re- Lawsuits charged with residential burglary in counts of criminal damage to prop- Aug. 7 incident in which he alleg- bleeding. garding matters not related to busi- Madeline Reiher filed a complaint connection with an Oct. 18 incident erty in connection with incidents edly delivered a check for $23.21 to Austin M. Weatherford, 19, Carl- ness management or child rearing. Oct. 21 against Charles Logsdon in in which she allegedly entered a on or about Aug. 2-16 in which TJ’s, knowing his bank would not inville, has been charged with theft DUIs connection with a July 30 automo- dwelling place in the 19000 block he allegedly knowingly damaged honor the draft. in connection with a Sept. 25 inci- Melinda K. Hull, 42, Litchfield, bile accident, seeking an amount in of Quarry Road, Gillespie with the a welcome sign at Gillespie Lake Jeffery L. Herron II, 21, Staunton, dent in which he allegedly obtained has been charged with two counts excess of $50,000. intent to commit a theft. and a guard rail on Second Street in has been charged with retail theft control over an individual’s Playsta- of driving under the influence and Lori Reiher, individually and as Mandie M. Gibbons, 38, Gil- Gillespie, both property of the city in connection with a Sept. 30 inci- tion valued at less than $500, know- one count each of improper lane special administrator of the estate lespie, has been charged with un- of Gillespie, and the Benld village dent in which he allegedly took 4 ing it to have been stolen. usage, failure to reduce speed and of Robert Reiher, filed a complaint lawful possession of less than five hall by spray painting them, caus- Loko alcoholic beverages, valued Tucker L. Clinton, 21, Carlin- illegal transportation of alcohol Oct. 21 against Charles Logsdon in grams of a substance containing ing less than $300 damage to each. at less than $300, from Circle K in ville, has been charged with unlaw- in connection with an Oct. 5 inci- connection with a July 30 automo- meth in connection with an Oct. 18 Claire D. Painter, 18, Litchfield, Staunton. ful use of a weapon in connection dent in which she allegedly drove a bile accident, seeking an amount in incident. has been charged with three counts Kyrah E. Pernicka, 20, Staunton, with an Oct. 17 incident in which light blue 2003 Buick on Route 16 excess of $50,000. David O. Johnson, 29, St. Louis, of criminal damage to property in has been charged with retail theft he allegedly knowingly possessed at Broadway Street, Honey Point William C. Smock filed a -com Mo., has been charged with aggra- connection with incidents on or in connection with a Sept. 30 inci- in his vehicle a 9mm Hi-Point pis- Township. plaint Oct. 21 against Helma E. vated unlawful use of a weapon and about Aug. 2-8 in which she alleg- dent in which she allegedly took 4 McPhail in connection with an unlawful possession of cannabis in Oct. 25, 2014, automobile accident, connection with an Oct. 23 incident ONLINE BANKRUPTCY AUCTION seeking an amount in excess of in which he allegedly knowingly Bidding Begins Sunday Oct. 23rd - Closes Saturday Nov. 5th (6PM) $50,000. possessed a 9mm Smith and Wes- Inspection & Merchandise Pickup at 4200 Bissell Rd. Springfield IL. 62707 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance son hand gun while engaged in a Inspection Oct 30th 1-3pm - Merchandise Pickup at 4200 Bissell Rd. Springfield IL. 62707 Inc. filed a complaint in replevin View, Register & Bid @ www.laurenzana.com Oct. 19 against Matthew R. and John Deere 3320 * 2010 24” Rice Trailer * 2003 Polaris 4 Wheeler Katherine I. Holman, seeking pos- ITEMS: session of a 2009 Clayton mobile/ WESTSIDE 2012 John Deere Hydro Tractor 3320 w/187HRS. w/300CX Loader Bucket-and a72D Auto con- nect Belly Mower Deck-(Tractor w/Attachments valued at $22,000 ,*Like New*) manufactured home or value of the CINEMA 2015 Super Duty F250 SRW 4X4 ,Reg Cab XLT 137” WB Styleside 6.7L Power Stroke V8Diesel property ($14,198.55) if not deliv- http://westsidecinema.com w/6spd.Aoto Trans. w/17445miles, (Still Under Warrantee Window Sticker $49,440 2010 Rice Trailer 22ft. w/2ft. additional metal beaver tail , 6000lb.Tandem axle Trailer w/4ft. ered. LITCHFIELD 324-3113 tongue in excellent shape American Express Centurion NOW ALL NEW DIGITAL AND 3D 2003 Polaris 4X4 4wheeler all tern True 4X4 on demand. Bank filed a complaint Oct. 24 MOVIE PASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! John Laurenzana II- Auctioneer - www.laurenzana.com - (217)-793-2422 against Janice J. Evans, seeking Showing 10/28 thru 11/3 $20,850.05 unpaid on a credit ac- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • count, plus court costs. ACTION, ADVENTURE Felonies TOM CRUISE Zachary A. Turner, 28, Virden, has been charged with meth posses- “JACK REACHER: sion in connection with an Oct. 10 NEVER GO BACK” incident in which he allegedly pos- Rated PG-13 (118 min) sessed less than five grams of meth. ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D He was also charged with improper • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • turn signal and operating an unin- SUSPENSE, HORROR, THRILLER sured motor vehicle. Frank R. White, 33, Virden, has “OUIJI: ORIGIN been charged with domestic bat- OF EVIL” tery in connection with an Oct. 8 Rated PG-13 (99 min) incident in which he allegedly stuck ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D MOVING AUCTION his thumbs into an individual’s eye • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Saturday, October 29th 10am – 2018 North 17th Springfield, IL sockets, having been previously ACTION, ADVENTURE, CRIME ESTATE AUCTION (Directions: just off south of Sangamon Ave) convicted of domestic battery three Tom Hanks SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH 10AM - 106 HERMAN, EAST PEORIA, IL. 2002 GMC Sierra SLE Pickup times. “INFERNO” SHOP TOOLS, WOOD WORKING TOOLS, ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, 14’ Carolina Skiff Fiberglass Michael S. Hills, 48, Greenfield, Rated PG-13 (121 min) NAME BRAND FURNITURE, NICE CLEAN HOUSEHOLD MISC. Boat & Tipping Trailer has been charged with meth posses- ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D FROM THE SHOP: craftsman Rolling tools box, every king of tool imaginable Household goods sion and unlawful use of weapons in • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • and 2 of most. There is a lot of USA Craftsman tools here. Socket sets, end wrenches, water pliers and etc., comealong, electric pole saw, several *QUALITY TOOLS* connection with an Oct. 9 incident COMEDY organizer cabinets of nuts, bolts, screws and etc. MORE! SO MUCH MORE! Jon Galifianakis in which he allegedly possessed FROM THE HOUSE: BEAUTIFUL HIGH BOY DINETTE TABLE W/ 6 CHAIRS, Also selling several GUNS from another estate! less than five grams of meth and CURIO CABINETS, LOTS OF SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES ( NICE AND CLEAN), Pots and pans, Photos & Details @ www.auctionzip.com ID#19586 possessed in his vehicle a taser that “KEEPING UP WITH Revere ware, cast iron skillets and griddles, pyrex, corningware, huge coffee cup collection, kitchen knives, westbend stainless bowls, MORE! Auctioneer John Laurenzana II (217) 793-2422 was uncased and immediately ac- THE JONESES” DETAILS & PHOTOS @ www.auctionzip.com ID# 40620 or www.higgsauctionservice.com cessible. He was also charged with Rated PG-13 (107 min) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D HIGGS AUCTION SERVICE - 417-342-9308 driving while license revoked, op- STEVE HIGGS, AUCTIONEER IAL# 441001914 BILL KOSKY ASSOCIATE AUCTIONEER erating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage. SHOWTIMES FARMLAND AUCTION Friday – 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS Tyler J. Kluthe, now 27, Mt. Ol- Saturday – 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 ************** GUN AUCTION ************** ive, has been charged with unlawful Sunday – 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 TILLABLE LAND Monday thru Thursday – 4:30, 7:00 SUNDAY, OCT. 30th 1PM - 259 NORTH ENGLE ST. IN GREENVIEW, IL possession of a controlled substance Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10 AM 125+ GUNS - LONG GUNS - HAND GUNS – MILITARY LOCATED AT CRABBYS SUPPER CLUB, IL ROUTE 4 SOUTH, ESTATE AUCTION HUNTING EQUIPMENT – AMMO – MORE! CARLINVILLE, IL. Saturday, Nov. 12th 10am - 1736 E 850 North Rd., Owaneco, IL FOR A MORE DETAILED LISTING GO TO OUR WEB SITES: BRAD CARRIKER – Seller VEHICLES * MACHINERY * TRAILERS www.auctionzip.com auction ID #2473 or sanertauctions.com MIKE CRABTREE – Auctioneer SCAFFOLD * LADDERS * METAL BRAKE 217-473-2507 NOTE: NEW SALEM FIREARMS OF PETERSBURG, IL. WILL BE HANDLING THE TOOLS * ADVERTISING SIGNS [email protected] MUCH MORE! TRANSFER PAPERS AND THERE WILL BE A $20.00 FEE PER GUN. RON SANERT AUCTION SERVICE - GREENVIEW, IL - CELL: 217-341-8406 “SERVING CENTRAL ILLINOIS FAMILIES SINCE 1976” MACOUPIN COUNTY ILLINOIS FARMLAND AUCTION OF 101.532 ACRES Curvey Auction Service - 217-824-4996 – auctionzip.com ID# 2167 NORMAN & DEL PAUL ESTATE AUCTION Friday, November 11, 2016 at 10 AM LOCATED AT CRABBYS SUPPER CLUB, IL. RTE. 4 SOUTH, Saturday, October 29, 2016, 10 AM CARLINVILLE IL. LOCATED AT THE MACOUPIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, IL RTE. 4 NORTH, CARLINVILLE, IL. LOCATION: Land is located in the S ½ of the SW ¼ of section PUBLIC AUCTION NOSTALGIC ITEMS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES: Early 1900’s 24 Nilwood Township, Macoupin County IL. Approximately 2.75 miles Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10 AM chandelier from old Marvel Theatre; (3) vintage wood bowling ball west of Waggoner IL. on the Waggoner Rd. to Slightom Rd. then west LOCATED AT 732 JOHNSON ST. CARLINVILLE, IL. returns from old Carlinville Bowl; seats from Carlinville Bowl – circa 1/2 mile. CAR: 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, 100k miles, white, 4-door, power 50’s; large wood bench seating from Carlinville Bowl – circa 50’s; ear- SELLING: 101.532 acres + or – in one tract. Approximately 88 windows & locks, heat & air, nice car! SELLS AT 11:30 A.M.!! ly Brandt “Junior” automatic coin register w/ coin slide; 3’x2’ lighted acres are tillable and the balance is Macoupin creek and timber. Land BUILDING: Approx. 12’x20’ wood frame shed w/overhead door. “BOWL” sign from Carlinville Bowl; bowling pins; ornate iron seat end is complimented by east road frontage along Slightom Rd. and west WILDFIRE MOPED - 49cc caps from old Marvel Theatre; 8-10 chrome based padded bar stools road frontage along Boston Chapel Rd. Production index on the farm- LAWN MOWERS, ETC: JD L100 riding mower, 42”, 17 hp.; IH Cub – circa 60’s; many more antiques, collectibles, vintage items, etc. land is 111. Cadet 72 riding mower; Yard Machines 3.5 hp push mower; CRT rear FURNITURE: Lock Furniture hand painted wood chairs (10-like TERMS: Buyer(s) are required to pay 10 % down of gross selling price tine tiller; front tine tiller; front blade for Cub Cadet; 3-wheel push cart; new); oak cupboard; bedroom outfits; recliner, quality household fur- auction day. Balance will be do at closing in 30 days. A written memoran- metal lawn cart; one row planter; push garden cultivator; etc. niture; exercise equipment; glassware; household items; etc. dum of contract will be signed by seller and buyer(s) auction day. 12’ JON BOAT Go to www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com POSSESSION: At closing or at the completion of the 2016 harvest. ANTIQUE SEARS & ROEBUCK MODEL 671 OUTBOARD MO- for complete listing and pictures. Leigh Ann McClelland- SELLER TOR AUCTION NOTE: This is a very abbreviated ad. Please go to website WAGON LOAD OF QUALITY TOOLS OF ALL SORTS: Tool chest; for complete listing. Please be on time auction day!! Thomas G. Hamill- Attorney for seller electric tools; hardware; air compressor; etc. ESTATE OF NORMAN AND DEL PAUL, Seller Mike Crabtree- Auctioneer FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Quality household furniture; Kirby MIKE CRABTREE- AUCTIONEER sweeper; flat screen television; etc. (217)473-2507 (217) 473-2507 mikecrabtreeauctions.com Go to www.mikecrabtreeauctions.com for complete listing. OTHERS WILL SELL: chest freezer; refrigerator; kitchen table and All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior ELWOOD “BOATY” BOATMAN- SELLER chairs; queen size bedroom set with chest, dresser, 2 night stands, printed or verbal matter. Seller and Auctioneer are not responsible MIKE CRABTREE- AUCTIONEER oak desk; bookcase; washer & dryer; lighted beer signs; cabinets; for accidents, omissions, errors or misrepresentations. All sales final. (217)473-2507 tools; etc. Land sold “As-Is”.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 9A a new six MGD treatment plant, $2.70. cost per 1,000: 100 percent loan, ment facility. Construction cost: Alternate #4 - No improve- WATER one million gallon elevated water Alternate #2B (recommended): $4.06; 75 percent loan/25 percent $54,092,750. Total project cost: ments. Doing nothing would result (Continued from 1A) storage and distribution of finished A regionalized system to serve grant, $3.41; 50 percent loan/grant, $68,989,000. Wholesale cost per in each entity addressing needs and Once the Illinois River aquifer water from a shared water supply four entities using the existing Jer- $2.75. 1,000: 100 percent loan, $3.83; improvements independently and was determined to meet the criteria and treatment process. Alternate seyville well site, a new six MGD Alternate #2C - A regionalized 75 percent loan/25 percent grant, was not considered in this PER. for an alternative for Carlinville, #2A reflected a proposed distribu- treatment plant and distribution of system to serve four entities us- $3.23; 50 percent loan/grant, Those in attendance were pro- Middendorf studied what water tion of water with a peak deliver finished water from a shared wa- ing the existing Jerseyville well $2.63. vided with a PER summary and systems currently use the aquifer rate of approximately 4,600 GPM ter supply and treatment process. site, a new six MGD treatment Alternate #3 - All entities pur- six full copies of the report were and what costs are involved with of finished water from the -treat Alternate #2B reflects a proposed plant and distribution of finished chase water from another source. left with committee members for treating the water. ment facility. Construction cost: distribution of water with a deliv- water from a shared water supply An overview of public water sup- review. According to Middendorf, once $56,977.750. Total project cost: ery rate of approximately 8,600 and treatment process. Alternate pliers within a four county area There will be public meetings word got out that a study was be- $72,883,000. Wholesale cost per GPM of finished water from the #2C reflects a proposed distribu- was listed for each entity that dis- scheduled in November, during ing done for Carlinville, engineers 1,000: 100 percent loan, $3.96; treatment facility. Construction tion of water with a peak delivery tributed or sold finish water. This which time the report will be dis- representing other communities 75 percent loan/25 percent grant, cost: $59,631,750. Total project rate of approximately 4,600 GPM alternate was considered, but not cussed in detail. Meeting dates and contacted MECO with interest $3.34; 50 percent loan/grant, cost: $75,697,000. Wholesale of finished water from the -treat for the regionalized plan. times will be announced. in becoming part of the project, which expanded the effort into the possibility of a regional project. Currently, Carlinville, along with the city of Jerseyville, Jersey County Rural Water Company and the Fosterburg Water District have expressed interest in the regional water system. The preliminary engineering re- port (PER) is based on a 30-year build-out plan for each of the four entities. Consideration was give the each of the entities’ existing infrastructure that could contrib- ute to the project. It was also noted that other communities or water districts could join the project ei- ther during construction or after the project has been completed. The PER provided several alter- natives with a recommendation for option 2B. Alternate #1 - Central Illinois Regional Water Supply. A region- alized system to serve a larger area using the existing and expanded Jerseyville well site, a new 10 million gallons per day (MGD) treatment plant, one million gal- lon elevated water storage and distribution of finished water from a shared water supply and treat- ment process. Alternate #1 reflects a proposed distribution of water with a peak deliver rate of approxi- mately 8,600 gallons per minute (GPM) of finished water from the treatment facility. Construction cost: $72,416,750. Total project cost: $91,837,000. Wholesale cost per 1,000: 100 percent loan, $4.83; 75 percent loan/25 percent grant, $4.02; 50 percent loan/grant, $3.21. Alternates #2A, #2B, #2C - Cen- tral Illinois Regional Water Supply. Alternate #2A: A regionalized system to serve four entities using the existing Jerseyville well site,

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