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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper $100 Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 166TH YEAR NO. 52 E THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 SIXTEEN PAGES, TWO SECTIONS INSIDE Human remains found at Lake Lou Yaeger Not believed to be connected to missing Royal Lakes woman A utility worker clearing brush on Rotary honors CHS, a hillside approximately 100 yards Blackburn seniors from the shoreline of Litchfield’s See page 2A Lake Lou Yaeger on Wednesday, April 25, discovered skeletal re- mains, leading to an investigation that is ongoing. No information has been released about the race, sex or age of the skeletal remains, but it is not believed they are connected to the January disappearance of De- nita Hedden, 37, of Royal Lakes. Illinois State Police Zone 6 rep- resentative Calvin Brown, sur- Manar, Bourne rounded by other law enforcement welcome local teens officials, held a brief press confer- See page 7A ence Thursday, April 26, at Litch- field City Hall. He announced that Litchfield Police Department had requested that the Zone 6 Investi- gations unit assume the investiga- Blackburn hosts two-day cultural event tion. Blackburn College Education Department hosted a two-day cultural event last week at the Rahne Building. Education students from Blackburn built On Wednesday, investigators stations on Thursday, each representing a different country. Here, Blackburn education student Carley Brown, a junior, helps Carlinville Primary from Collinsville and Litchfield re- School students Hunter Brown, Madden Craig and Keegan Reese with a project involving France and the Eiffel Tower. Each station showcased what sponded to the scene with an ISP is important to that country, designed by the Blackburn students. The event was open to students in first through third grade and gave Blackburn crime scene investigator. The area students an opportunity to show off social studies methods with a hands-on experience with students. There were 10 different countries represented was searched and processed until during the cultural event. Photo by Eric Becker. Grand opening held dark and was then secured over- for auto parts store night by Litchfield Police Depart- ment. Further searches began at 9 See page 8A a.m. Thursday to locate any addi- May Day event honors Mother Jones tional items of concern. The search Friends of the Mother Jones Muse- included numerous investigators um and the city of Mt. Olive present- from multiple agencies, emergency ed a May Day celebration Saturday, management personnel and canine April 28, at Union Miners Cemetery, assets. All items recovered have the Mother Jones Museum, and Mt. been sent to the ISP Forensic Labo- Olive City Hall. “Today we honor Mother Jones ratory for further examination and on her birthday anniversary, and two analysis; no time frame has been leaders of the United Mine Workers announced about when the analysis of America,” said Nelson Grman of will be completed. Soccer senior night the Union Miners Cemetery Board, Because there was concern that held referring to the late John Banovic, the remains could be related to the See page 1B former UMWA secretary/treasurer, ongoing investigation into Hed- and featured guest speaker Cecil den’s disappearance, the Major Roberts, current UMWA president. Case Squad and the Macoupin “They followed similar paths in life. County Sheriff’s Department were Both began with humble beginnings, contacted and consulted. born of mining families in very small towns. They became miners, union No additional information was miners, and union officials, always released and officials declined to looking out for their fellow workers answer questions following the as they rose to the top positions of the press conference, to avoid jeopar- Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine Workers of America, speaks to the crowed at Saturday’s May Day dizing the investigation, which is See MAY DAY on 7A gathering at Union Miners Cemetery in Mt. Olive. ongoing. Karate students test for new ranks See page 2B Fun atmosphere the goal at Girard golf course By Kathleen Clark On the west side of Girard is a golf course that has been a part of the community for nearly 100 years. Residents have fond memories not just of the nine-hole course with its lake and scenic vistas, but also of visiting, fishing and enjoying the lazy weekends of a Midwestern summer there. Last year, the Oak Leaf Country Club closed its doors. The future of the place was uncertain until Pat and Kristi McLean of Girard took over ownership this spring. Now the course, Oak Hills Country Club and Winery LLC, is taking on a whole new life. In recent years, the Indoor soccer league course operated as a semi-private venue, open to the public only on certain days. Now, the course has memberships available but is open champions for 2018 to the public every day. See page 8B Kristi McLean says, “This place has been a community staple for a long time. We want to have an open and friendly atmosphere that is family centered, we hope to get the families back out here.” McLean looks forward to getting kids involved at the course. “We have to have Saturday kids out here, we want to give them every opportunity to get outside 5/5 we can. We want it to be a fun, social place to be.” To aid in that 52 76 goal, there is an open junior golf league for fourth through 12th grad- Sunday ers and kids golf free with a paid adult on Mondays. McLean says 5/6 76 members will be able to 51 fish at the course’s lake and there could even be Index some bank fishing tour- naments held for youth Editorial 4A Golfers from around the area have found the Oak Hills Country Club and Winery the perfect setting for an early morn- in the future. ing get together with friends. Here, Bill Boyd, Ken Bruley, Kristi McLean, Steve Kruger, Dave Kelley and Dale Proefrock Obituaries 5A Oak Hills will host visit at the clubhouse before hitting the course. not just the junior Church 6A league, but a com- ery and restaurant. “We are still looking for a chef, and have been visiting with wine suppliers,” says McLean. Something Calendar 6A plete lineup including that will be unique to this Midwestern Illinois course is the nearly 500 grape vines that have been planted around the course. a men’s and women’s McLean says they will try their hand at producing a signature label as soon as their grapes are ready but will turn to other Court 7A league as well. So far, wines, many of them local, for the time being. Classified 5B McLean reports inter- The most notable change in the dining portion of the clubhouse will be a new cherry wood bar that extends the length of the est has been fantastic east wall and offers a sunny view of the golf course, pond and wrap-around porch. “We saw this porch and thought it would Sports 1B and the leagues are fill- be the perfect setting for outside entertainment,” says McLean. ing up quickly. A num- The improvements won’t stop there. McLean says they will soon have an additional outdoor venue area that will include an Mac Stats 3B ber of tournaments will event tent and seating among a collection of fire pits. There will be a pro shop and a video gaming room. Trades 4B be held throughout the “It’s been good seeing people out having fun,” says McLean, “Some people have been coming out every day, and a few even The Oak Hills golf course at Girard sports year too. come out twice a day.” She is happy to be able to provide a place for people to get together and get outdoors. ©2017 Macoupin County a nine-hole course that new owners Pat The McLeans are in One frequent golfer is Nathan Jones of Girard. He often meets with John Huxtable of Virden for an early morning trek Enquirer Democrat and Kristi McLean are also incorporating the midst of an exten- around the course. “I’m happy to have the course here,” says Jones, who started golfing at the urging of Huxtable about seven a vineyard into. The McLean’s goal is to sive renovation of the or eight years ago when Jones was in his sixties. He often golfs a round in the morning and another in the afternoon. He says create a fun and social atmosphere at the clubhouse, which will he is thankful for a course close to home. Oak Hills Country club and Winery LLC. soon be home to a win- The Oak Hills Golf course is located 18698 Country Club Road, Girard and the phone for the clubhouse is (217) 627-4103.

[email protected] news Take It to Town event Local libraries receive state moved to September grants Take It to Town, organized by be held Saturday, Sept. 22, to give Secretary of State and State Li- the Federated Church, is a project the work sites and volunteers new brarian has awarded Fiscal Year to bring volunteer help (ages 8 and ways to help out. 2018 Illinois Public Library Per older) from the community to lo- On Sept. 22, volunteers will be Capita and Equalization Aid Grants cal agencies to do what the agency directed to various sites to paint, totaling $15.4 million to 630 public needs help accomplishing. Volun- clean, sort, plant, weed, file, shred, libraries serving almost 12 million teers may help with a cleanup proj- etc. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. patrons. ect, filing project, or another proj- and end around 12:30 p.m., with In Macoupin County, $40,145 in ect that the site has been putting off a free lunch served at the church Per Capita Grants has been award- because of needing others to assist afterward so volunteers can share ed to nine libraries: Frank Ber- in the work. their experiences and relax. Carlinville High School seniors were recently honored by Carlinville Rotary Club. Pictured are, back tetti Benld Public Library, $1,945; This is the 15th year for the mis- Registration materials for volun- row, from left, Rotary President Pete Genta, Paul Kibe Mbugua, Robert Wiggins, Adam Emery, Samuel Brighton Memorial Library District, sion, which has traditionally taken teers will be available in August. Mock and Principal Patrick Drew; front row, Maggie Ratcliff, Taylor Wills, Natalie Kaganich, Karly $2,817.50; Bunker Hill Public Li- place during the first weekend in For more information, call the Fed- Ambuel and Rachel Strubbe. brary District, $5,336.50; Carlinville June. This year, however, it will erated Church at (217) 854-3031. Public Library, $7,396.25; Gillespie Public Library, $4,148.75; Girard Township Library, $3,082.50; Mt. Olive Public Library, $2,623.75; Miss Macoupin County Staunton Public Library, $6,423.75; and Grand Prairie of the West Public Library District (Virden), $6,370. In to host tea party for girls addition, the Benld library also re- Miss Macoupin County Fair for the adult) or $8 per additional ceived an Equalization Aid Grant Queen Colleen Nichols will child in a family. for $1,035.50. host a tea party for girls ages To register, mail the attendees’ “I am proud of the outstanding 5-10 from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, names, ages, address and the par- service Illinois’ public libraries June 2, at the Macoupin County ent/guardian’s name and contact provide to our communities,” said Fairgrounds food building. The phone number to Hilary Lunt, White. “Our libraries are the best event will include games, prizes, 509 Waterwheel Dr., Rochester, and most reliable information re- snacks, story time, a photo booth IL 62563. Registrations must be source available to citizens and I am and more. postmarked by May 15. pleased to be able to provide these Girls must be accompanied by For more information, email Blackburn College seniors were also honored. Pictured, back row, from left, are Noah Daum, Ben Fletch- grants each year.” an adult. Cost to attend is $12 per Lunt at macoupincofairpag- er, Arthur Levan, Brandon Skibinski and John Aden; front row, Blackburn College President Dr. John Some of the services public li- child (which includes admission [email protected]. Comerford, Elizabeth Orr, Alexis Dick, Dallas Newman, Jessica Crame and Rotary President Pete Genta. braries provide include free internet access; books, magazines, newspa- pers, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and Rotary honors CHS, Blackburn seniors e-books; interlibrary loan service; Students in the news reference services such as homework The Rotary Club of Carlinville dents at their respective institutions. dents: Karly Ambuel, Adam Emery, assistance; social media tools such as annually recognizes a group of At a luncheon on Thursday, April Natalie Kaganich, Paul Kibe Mbu- Facebook and Twitter; after-school Dylan Zippay of Mt. Olive was were inducted into McKendree graduating seniors from Carlinville 26, CHS Principal Patrick Drew gua, Samuel Mock, Maggie Ratcliff, and summer programming for chil- named to the winter 2018 dean’s University’s Chi Mu chapter of High School and Blackburn College introduced the CHS students and Rachel Strubbe, Robert Wiggins dren; book clubs where patrons read list at Knox College in Galesburg. Kappa Delta Pi international honor who have been identified as having Blackburn College President Dr. and Taylor Wills of CHS; and John and discuss books; multicultural pro- ***** society on April 25. exemplified Rotary’s ideals of - pro John Comerford introduced those Aden, Jessica Crame, Noah Daum, gramming and translation services; Gary Erwin, a senior human re- ***** viding service to others, promoting from the college, while Carlinville Alexis Dick, Ben Fletcher, Arthur special programs and services for source management major from Grayson Armour and Robert high ethical standards and advancing Rotary President Pete Genta present- Levan, Dallas Newman, Elizabeth senior citizens, such as tax return as- Mt. Olive, and Darla Wall, a post- Wiggins, both of Carlinville, are world understanding, goodwill and ed the awards. Orr and Brandon Skibinski of Black- sistance and how to use computers master’s degree student curriculum among 69 students to receive tu- peace through fellowship while stu- Honored were the following stu- burn. and email; voter registration and or- design and instruction major from ition scholarships from the IAA gan/tissue donor drives; and meeting Staunton, were initiated into Phi Foundation for the 2018-19 school rooms for community events. Kappa Phi honor society, as part year. Committee sets agenda for county board meeting Per Capita Grant funding is au- of McKendree University’s fifth Armour, the son of Todd and Macoupin County Board’s Execu- unexpired term of Mike Kostich end- patch letting; one increasing the mini- thorized under Illinois library law annual Academic Excellence Cel- Martha Armour, received the tive Committee met Tuesday, May 1, ing Feb. 28, 2019; and a petition for mum bid at surplus property auction; for public libraries, which allows ebration, held April 26. $2,000 Fletcher A. Gourley, Leon- to approve the agenda for next week’s Gillespie #19. and one calling for the General As- resources for expenses such as ma- ***** ard Southwell and Roger Capps county board meeting, to be held Six resolutions will be discussed: sembly to oppose increasing the age terials, personnel, equipment, elec- Jason Whitlock, a senior sociol- Memorial Scholarship (Patron) to Tuesday, May 8. one regarding the salary of non- of “delinquent minors.” In addition, tronic access, telecommunications ogy/criminal justice major from attend Stanford University in Cali- Guests will be Kent Tarro of the union employees, elected officials two ordinances will be discussed: one and technology. Equalization Aid Gillespie, received the Active Col- fornia. 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2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, MAY 3, 2018 news Dwinnells joins Firm Foundations Realty Ameren unveils two-year power Rob Dwinnells, a Virden High attractive, with him having worked on School graduate who recently relocat- homes in Siesta Key, Longboat Key ed from Sarasota, Fla., has joined the Islands and Sarasota, Florida. I have staff at Firm Foundations Realty. no doubt people will want him to serve grid plan for Carlinville Dwinnells attended Lincoln Land them.” Ameren Illinois announced Community College, studying ac- Dwinnells decided to become a real Thursday, April 26, that it has counting, and was in business manage- estate broker because of his extensive started a two-year plan to enhance ment for 15 years in Florida. He was background in customer service from the electric grid and improve the founder of Dwinnell’s Menswear, the stores he owned. “I also felt my con- service reliability for more than Inc., in Sarasota and The Village Surf struction background would be very 3,500 customers in Carlinville. Shop in Siesta Key, Fla.; for 20 years, advantageous in assisting prospective The project involves upgrading he also ran Turtle Clan Construction, buyers and sellers on both sides of the power poles and power lines, as where he designed and was a carpenter. table,” he said. “I feel strongly about well as upgrading equipment in- “Rob brings a robust confidence to the importance of the fiduciary respon- side the substation on North West my office with his experience in mar- sibility of myself to my clients/custom- Street. keting and sales,” said Brenda S. Allen, ers that would include a relationship of During the project, crews will managing broker of Firm Foundations trust, confidence, care, obedience, loy- be removing equipment and Realty. “His experience alone puts him alty, disclosure, accountability and, of have a mobile substation unit in upfront for my clients in many ways. course, confidentiality.” Area Realtors in Springfield, as well as place to serve as a backup power He has that natural ability to see what Dwinnells is a member of the Mul- National Association of Realtors and source. can be done to a property to make it tiple Listing Service through Capital Illinois Association of Realtors. In 2018, the company will set more than 200 new power poles in town and upgrade nearly 300 CNB shareholders host annual meeting transformers. In addition, they The shareholders of CNB Bank elected by the board to serve as operating officer of the bank. will upgrade three different pow- Shares, Inc., held their annual chairman. At that meeting, the in- Highlighted during the financial er sources in town to 12 kilovolts meeting on Wednesday, April 25, cumbent board of the subsidiary, report was the continued growth to add capacity to the electric sys- in CNB’s corporate headquarters in CNB Bank and Trust, N.A., was of CNB and retained earnings that tem; the added capacity is similar Carlinville. In addition to receiving also reelected. The bank’s board support the overall financial condi- to expanding a two-lane highway a report on the past year’s perfor- consists of Walden (chairman), Ash- tion. Also, the status of the approval to a four-lane highway. This proj- mance, shareholders reelected the worth, Baker, Davis and Ruyle, as process for the acquisition of Jack- ect will start in early May and, incumbent board of directors for well as John Boehm and Jim Salske sonville Bancorp, Inc., which was weather permitting, will be com- Ameren Illinois will install a smart switching device known as a Vi- the ensuing year. of Carlinville, Rick Champley and originally announced in January of pleted at the end of November. per — shown in this photo with Larry Watson (left) and Ryan Meuth Reelected to the parent company’s George Yard of Taylorville and Lar- this year, was summarized. Next year, Ameren Illinois will —next to the substation on North West Street next year to enhance board were James Ashworth, Judith ry Franklin of Alton. All officers of CNB Bank and Trust has 14 make significant upgrades to the service reliability. Vipers detect problems on power lines, such as Baker, Shawn Davis, Peter Genta, the company and the bank were re- locations in Alton, Brighton, substation in town. Circuits in- lightning strikes or fallen tree limbs, and work to reduce the number Nancy Ruyle and Richard Walden, appointed to their current positions, Carlinville, Carrollton, Clayton, side the facility will be upgraded of customers affected by a power outage. all of Carlinville, Ralph Antle of including Ashworth as president of Mo., Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Jer- from four kilovolts to 12 kilovolts Taylorville and Joe Heitz of Alton. the company, Davis as president and seyville, Oak Forest, Palos Heights, to enhance customer service reli- weather permitting, will be com- The enhancements are part of At a subsequent organizational CEO of the bank, and Franklin as Pittsfield, Shipman, Taylorville and ability; new transformers will be pleted at the end of 2019. Ameren Illinois’ multi-year ini- meeting, Richard Walden was re- executive vice president and chief Tinley Park. added to the substation; and smart “This two-year project is a key tiative to modernize its energy sensor technology, known as Vi- step in our long-range plans to delivery system. Since 2012, pers, will be added to the substa- construct a more robust electrical the company has implemented Financial assistance available for breast cancer patients tion. Vipers are switching devices grid to meet our customers’ grow- hundreds of projects, adding ing needs,” said Jason Klein, di- new technology and strengthen- Montgomery County Health De- payments, etc.; medical expenses, must be a resident of Macoupin or that detect problems on the power rector of Division 5 Operations for ing poles, wires and distribu- partment currently has funding avail- such as copays and deductibles; and Montgomery counties. There are no lines — such as a lightning strike Ameren Illinois. “We’re excited to tion equipment. As a result, the able, through the Susan G. Komen transportation costs associated with income limitations. or fallen tree limb — and work to bring these innovative enhance- company says reliability has im- Memorial Affiliate, to assist breast traveling to and from appointments. For more information, call reduce the number of customers ments to our customers in Ma- proved by an average of 17 per- cancer patients with living expens- Proof of current breast cancer di- Frankie at (217) 532-2001 or (800) affected by a power outage. This coupin County.” cent. es, such as rent, utilities, mortgage agnosis is required, and the patient 721-7734. project will start in January and,

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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. Workers’ rights are as important today as they ever were talk to us Long before Mother Jones, many rights of workers is just as significant THE ISSUE European cultures celebrated the ar- editorial today as it was more than 100 years Laborers still fight for living rival of Spring on May 1. Then, in the ago. Although Mother Jones’ legacy wages, safe conditions and 19th century, as the Industrial Revo- is celebrated each May 1 with a cer- Which benefits. lution began to ramp up, along with it ful, at Chicago’s Haymarket Square, emony at her restored grave site, this came long working hours, child labor where demonstrators protested the year’s service was especially large. In fictional OUR VIEW and unsafe working conditions. In an police’s role in injuring and killing attendance were United Mine Workers In order to uphold workers’ effort to end inhumane working con- several striking workers, an unknown of America (UMWA) President Cecil world would rights, we must not lose ditions, in Federation of Organized person threw a bomb into the crowd as Robers, AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer sight of the past. Trades and Labor Unions (FOTLU), officers arrived to disperse the dem- Tim Drea and AFL-CIO Resource Di- which would later become the Ameri- onstratoin, resulting in the deaths of rector Amy Rueff. you most like In the United States, the first Mon- can Federation of Labor (AFL), con- seven police officers and eight civil- The battle fought by Mother Jones day of September is set aside as the day vened in Chicago in 1884. It was lians. The incident became known as and other labor leaders is as important to explore? on which workers are recognized for during this convention the eight-hour the Haymarket Affair. today as ever. The issues of living wag- their contributions. In other parts of the work day came into play. The FOTLU Mother Jones built a legacy advo- es and safe working conditions must “Hogwarts!” world, May 1 is known as International issued a proclamation stating, “Eight cating for workers’ rights. Although be upheld because there will always Workers’ Day, with 66 countries recog- hours shall constitute a legal day’s la- she was known for her work fighting the threat of reduced safety regula- - Missy Newell nizing the day as an official holiday. bor from and after May 1, 1886.” the plight of mine workers, she fought tions and worker exploitation as long In Mt. Olive, however, May 1 or On May 1, 1886, over 300,000 for the rights of bottle washers, gar- as CEOs and boards of directors look May Day is celebrated to honor the life (40,000 in Chicago alone) from ment workers, steel workers and any to maximize profits at the expense of of Mother Jones, who fought tirelessly 13,000 businesses walked out of their other industry in which workers were the workforce. for workers’ rights and who claimed jobs to strike and demonstrate on be- taken advantage. May 1 as her birthday. Her actual date half of workers’ rights. Although most Mother Jones is buried in Mt. Olive. –The Editorial Board of birth is unknown. of the demonstrations were peace- The role she played in fighting for the Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

Battle over Affordable Care “The land of Oz.”

Act (ACA) shifts to the states - Denise Green WENDELL filed a motion in early April to POTTER try to block the Republicans’ lawsuit from moving forward. Rural Health New Service “The Texas lawsuit is based on a dubious legal claim with e’ve heard relatively the sole goal of stripping little from Washing- Americans of their health- ton in recent months care,” Becerra said in a press aboutW the Affordable Care release. “To roll back the clock Act, but that doesn’t mean our and risk the health of millions elected officials have forgot- of Americans is irresponsible “Cybertron.” ten about it or that its future is and dangerous. We can’t and certain. Republican lawmakers we won’t go back.” - Tim Turigliatto still say the plan forces Ameri- If the GOP group prevails in cans to buy health insurance district court, their opponents they may not want or need and would probably appeal, and the that many may not be able to fate of the ACA likely would afford. Democrats say its ben- once again be in the hands of efits outweigh any downside. the U.S. Supreme Court. Here These days, the battleground is what would go away if the over the law’s fate has shifted, high court sides with the Re- at least temporarily, from Con- publican AGs. gress to the states. - Pre-existing conditions: “Jurassic Park.” Many of the country’s state Before the ACA, health insur- Harold attorneys general are now ers could charge people with ?? Trivia - Cheyenne squaring off against each other pre-existing conditions con- ? Strangeman Napier the way attorneys often do: siderably more than people with litigation. One of their without them. Insurers also Beginning this week and appearing twice per his master of arts degree from Ball State. lawsuits would have the effect could and frequently did refuse month on the editorial page will be a new trivia My first column is on the subject of National Ar- of repealing the law, some- to sell coverage to many ap- column written by Harold Strangeman. Harold ex- bor Day. Trivia can use reason in understanding the times called Obamacare, while plicants at any price because plained that his interest in trivia is tied together with world and keeping the brain active. For the answers the other would keep it intact. of their health status. Federal the various job-related experiences he has had. A to this week’s trivia go to: www.enquirerdemocrat. The first shot was fired in data revealed that before the veteran of the Armed Forces, Harold was assigned to com. Good luck! late February when a group of ACA, many insurers often Germany, which allowed him to tour Europe, Spain, 1. “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely 20 Republican state officials turned down a third or more of France, Italy, Austria and Luxembourg. His work ex- as a tree...” who wrote the preceding? “Shangri-la.” filed a lawsuit that if success- their applicants. Since the ACA perience includes the Chicago Natural History Mu- 2.Who is the Founder of Arbor Day? ful would, in their words, “end went into full effect, insurers seum, Chicago Public Library, and as an instructor 3.What is the purpose of Arbor Day? - Jerry the grip of Obamacare.” can no longer base premiums at Lake Land College in Mattoon. He received his 4.What is the national tree of the U.S.? Featherstone Nineteen Republican at- on a person’s health status, and bachelor of arts degree from Blackburn College and 5.When is National Arbor Day celebrated? torneys general, plus Maine they can no longer refuse to sell Governor Paul LePage, also a coverage to anyone because of Republican, contend that Con- a pre-existing condition. Carlinville City Council Meetings gress opened the door for their - Gender: Before the ACA, lawsuit when it repealed the insurers charged many women, City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the penalty that most Americans especially those of childbearing have to pay if they don’t enroll age, more than men for policies 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. in a health insurance plan. they sold on the individual mar- Texas Attorney General ket. The ACA made it unlawful Carlinville Committee Meetings Ken Paxton, the leader of the for insurers to charge women “Themyscira.” group, said when he filed the more than men for the exact Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday lawsuit in a federal district same policy. between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. - Dalton Pruitt court in Fort Worth that “when - Young people: Before the Congress enacted President ACA, in most states insurers Trump’s tax overhaul, it ren- could and typically did remove Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. dered all of Obamacare uncon- children from their parent’s on the first Tuesday of the month as needed. stitutional by doing away with policies when they turned 19. the tax penalty in Obamacare’s Since the ACA, young people Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on individual mandate.” can stay on their parent’s poli- Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. He called the law a “failed cies until they turn 26 if they experiment” that he said can’t get coverage through an should be replaced “with a employer. Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on plan that would seek to create - Older people: Before Obam- Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. “Avatar.” more lower-cost health insur- acare, insurers in most states ance options. could charge people in their Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall on - Jennie Brown 50s and 60s five to 10 times as The other group of attorneys Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. general, led by California AG much as younger people for the Xavier Becerra, contends that same policy. (Some states had the ACA has been upheld by no limit.) Since the ACA, in- Tree City USA committee meets as needed. the Supreme Court and that surers cannot charge older ap- doing away with the penalty plicants more than three times Carlinville Township Meetings to remain uninsured didn’t al- as much as they charge younger Each week we ask people on the ter that fact. He and 15 other ones. Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp street a different question. If you Democratic attorneys general See ACA on 7A. Building, 223 W. Main St., on the last Wednesday of the month. want a question asked, let us know; we will ask it for you.

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The family will ker Hill passed away at 2:20 p.m., husband, she was preceded in death day, April 28, 2018, at Heritage lo; and a sister, Bernice Matijev- morning, April 25, 2018, at Heri- host friends and family at 12:15 Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Bethalto by a son, Gene Edward Bruene; a Health in Gillespie. ich of Venice, Fla. tage Manor in Carlinville. p.m. at Reno’s Ristorante, Care Center in Bethalto. son-in-law, Lewis Eden; one She was born Aug. In addition to her Dean was born Nov. 518 North Side Square She was born June 28, grandchild; and siblings, 17, 1942, in Mt. Ver- in Carlinville, for 29, 1922, in White parents and hus- 1918, in Prairietown Kenneth Mansholt, Al- non, a son of Joseph lunch and a time to to George and Helen veta Yates and Earl City to Peter and band, she was pre- H. and Oneta (Fla- share memories of (Seeger) Mansholt. Mansholt. Stella Villa. She ceded in death nagan) Dixon. Dean’s life. The She married Er- Friends may call married Albert by her brothers, Dean gradu- family welcomes hard E. Bruene on from 9:30 a.m. Gallo on Sept. Dan Villa, Guy ated from Mt. any stories or May 28, 1937; he until services at 2, 1967, in Gil- Villa and Dew- Vernon High memories about preceded her in 11 a.m., Friday, lespie; he pre- ey Villa; and School with the Dean, so feel death on March May 4, at Zion ceded her in sisters, Helen class of 1960. He free to bring 28, 1979. Lutheran Church death on Sept. Villa and Louise married Maureen in any cards or Mrs. Bruene in Bunker Hill, 27, 1992. Morris. Yocom on June 5, notes that you was a homemak- with Rev. Brian In addition to Visitation was 1965, in Spring- would like to be er and a member Holle and Rev. field. read by the family. being a homemak- held from 9:30 of Zion Lutheran Dale Skeesick offi- After high school, Dean is survived Church of Bunker ciating. Burial will be er, Mrs. Gallo was a a.m. until services at Dean attended Mt. Ver- by his wife, Maureen Hill, where she was also at Rose Lawn Memory buyer and clerk for Til- 10 a.m., Tuesday, May non Community College Dixon of Carlinville; in Ladies’ Aid. Gardens in Bethalto. Kra- lie Rifkin Department Store 1, at Ss. Simon and Jude and graduated from Southern daughter, Shelley (J.D.) DeReu Surviving are a daughter, vanya Funeral Home, Bunker and a member of the Ss. Simon Church in Gillespie, with Father Illinois University Carbondale of Cape Coral, Fla.; son, Ryan JoAnn Eden of Dorsey; a daugh- Hill, is in charge of arrangements. and Jude Altar Society. Michael Haag officiating. Burial with a bachelor’s degree; he later (Shannon) Dixon of Carlinville; ter-in-law, Beverly Bruene of Memorials may be made to Zion Surviving are her step-chil- was at Holy Cross Cemetery obtained a master’s degree from grandson, Zac Dixon; two grand- Carlinville; 10 grandchildren; 23 Lutheran Church or BJC Hospice. dren, David (Jeanne) Gallo of in Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Oklahoma University. daughters, Karley and Nataley great-grandchildren; 13 great-great- Anyone wishing to send an on- Maryville and Roseann (Gary) Home, Gillespie, was in charge of Dean was a biology teacher Dixon; and brothers, Kirby (Mari- grandchildren; and numerous cous- line condolence may do so at kra- Visintin of Gillespie; step-grand- the arrangements. at Carlinville High School from anne) Dixon and twin brother, ins. vanyafuneral.com. children, Michael (Amy) Gallo, Memorials may be made to 1964-1976 and served as the advi- Gene (companion, Marilyn) Dix- sor of the science and photography on, both of Mt. Vernon. Brian (Tami) Gallo, Anthony Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance clubs. After that, he and Maureen Memorials may be made to (Kim) Gallo, Matthew Visintin Service. owned the Dixon Agency until re- Carlinville Public Schools Foun- and Bradley (Meghan) Visintin; Anyone wishing to send an on- tirement in 2005. dation, Washington University step-great-grandchildren, Carter line condolence may do so at kra- Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, (and in “memo” section of check, Gallo, Brady Gallo, Ava Gallo, vanyafuneral.com. and woodworking. Parkinson’s research), or the First Dean was preceded in death by Christian Church in Virden. his parents. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, James R. Garrison Jr. Visitation will be held on Satur- Carlinville, is in charge of arrange- day, May 5, from 10 a.m. to noon ments. James Robert Garrison Jr., 70, of Funeral services were conducted Girard passed away Friday, April at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, at 27, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospi- the funeral home. Burial followed tal in St. Louis, Mo. in Bethel Ridge Cemetery next to Granville C. “Butch” Smith Jr. Jim was born April 2, 1948, in his wife Marilyn. Granville Clemet “Butch” Smith the Vietnam War. Belleville, a son of James Robert James is survived by his daugh- Jr., 71, of Chesterfield passed away Butch is survived by his wife, Sr. and Dorothy L. (Girard) ter, Donna M. Cross of Mor- Thursday morning, April 26, 2018, Bobbie Jo Smith; brother, Mike Garrison. ristown, Tenn.; daughter, at Heritage Health Care in Carlin- Smith of Gillespie; and sister, Bar- Jim attended Carl- Carol S. (Rick) Black ville. bara Crowley of Springfield. inville High School of Cadiz, Ky.; son, Butch was born on Aug. 5, 1946, Butch was preceded in death by with the class of Jason Garrison of to Granville Sr. and Vivian (Tom- his parents. 1966. Girard; daughter, lin) Smith in Springfield. He grad- No services are scheduled at this ® He married Jennifer L. Gar- uated from Springfield Lutheran time. firm foundations realty Juainta S. Main rison of Carlin- High School and was married to Memorials are suggested to 217-854-7247 on April 23, ville; daughter, Bobbie Jo (Page) Ryner. Wounded Veterans. www.firmfoundationsrealty.com 1966, in Carlin- Angela L. Gar- Butch worked as a pipe fitter in Online condolences can be giv- ‘Giving Good Ol’ Fashion Customer Service’ ville, and they rison of Girard; Alton, New Mexico, and Texas. en at davisandersonfuneralhome. Brenda S. Allen Kim Boente Rob Dwinnells later divorced. step-son, Darrin He was a member of Chesterfield com. Managing Broker/ Realtor®/Broker Realtor®/Broker Owner 217-473-5714 217-851-7236 He later married (Jenny) Damm Bible Church and enjoyed fishing Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Cell 217-899-7136 Marilyn S. (Clark) of Girard; step- and wood working. From 1963-69 Carlinville, is assisting the Smith on Oct. 18, 1997, in daughter, Kimberly he served in the U.S. Navy during family. OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, MAY 6! Girard. (Danny) Ginder of Gi- 1:00-3:00 P.M. at 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Jim worked for the Tro- rard; 10 grandchildren; 615 Chiles Street, $79,000 102 Sherwood Drive, $150,000 jcak farms for over 40 years as four step-grandchildren; two step- Carlinville Carlinville a farmhand in Girard. He loved great-grandsons; sister, Norma Hosted by Rob Dwinnells Hosted by Brenda S. Allen western movies, fishing, horses, Jean (James) Snelson of Raymond; Carlinville Market Days trail riding and horse shows. His brother, Roy A. Garrison of Girard; Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. real passion was taking care of his sister, Janet M. Garrison of Girard; family and grandchildren. and brother, Donald E. Garrison of On the Carlinville Square Jim was preceded in death by Divernon. Market Days Dates: June 2, July 7, August 4, his parents; wife, Marilyn; sister, Memorials may be made to September 1, October 6, November 3 Bonnie Brascher; brother, Floyd Bethel Ridge Cemetery. Redesigned with top notch Redesigned with full walk Garrison; infant sister; infant twin Visit davisandersonfuneral- details! Mortgage payment out basement on 6 acres OR brothers; and infant step-grand- home.com to leave condolences or A Picker’s Paradise! would be less than rent! house and the lot it’s on. daughter. light a candle in his memory. 1:00-3:00 P.M. at 418 E. Main 4:00-6:00 P.M. at 18525 Garnet Visitation was held Tuesday, Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, •Vintage Street, $164,500 Carlinville Road, $399,900 Carlinville May 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Davis- Girard, was in charge of arrange- •Antiques Hosted by Kim Boente Hosted by Kim Boente Anderson Funeral Home, Girard. ments. •Collectibles Jule J. Lienard •Crafts •Jewelry Vendor Jule J. Lienard, 84, of Gillespie Subscribe •Food spaces passed away Monday, April 9, online! available 2018, at Mission Regional Medi- and more! Millionaire Row! Beautiful, waterfront home! cal Center in Mission, Texas. enquirerdemocrat.com Lots of tasteful upgrades A must see! For more information email: [email protected] He was born March 19, 1934, SEE MORE PHOTOS AT www.firmfoundationsrealty.com in Henderson to Leon and Mary (Basso) Lienard. He married Vir- ginia (Shroyer) Lienard 65 years ago; she survives. Relatives & Grandparents Mr. Lienard was retired after Raising Children Support Group having been a technician for Gen- Our Support Group is a safe and caring environment in which all are eral Telephone Company. welcome and all are encouraged to share their experiences, build friendships, gain knowledge, and receive support and encouragement In addition to his wife, surviv- from others. Our group is Support; not therapy. We want to assist ev- ing are his children, Dan (Dianna) eryone in feeling empowered and validated as they tackle the difficult Lienard of Seattle, Wash., Emil task of raising a relative’s child. (Sharon) Lienard of Collinsville, Julene Lienard of Gillespie and Monday, May 14, 2018 Debby (Scott) Fischer of Manito; • Landscaping a sister, Leona Cummings of Gil- Monday, June 11, 2018 lespie; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and • Lawn Mowing nephews. 5:30pm to 7:30pm He was preceded in death by • Fertilizing his parents; brothers, Emil Lien- Locust Street Resource Center ard and Edward Lienard; and a 320 South Locust Street, Carlinville • Lawn Seeding sister, Violet Ronald. (entrance on west side of building) Friends may call from 10 a.m. At each meeting we have Open Discussion and /or a Prepared Topic. • Spring Cleanup until services at 11 a.m., Satur- Children are welcome to attend as there will be supervised activities day, May 12, at Kravanya Funer- for them while the adults talk with each other. al Home in Gillespie, with Father Please call Lori Manker at 217-416-4160 Michael Haag officiating. for more information & to RSVP for this Support Group. 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Thursday, May 3, 2018 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A MAY meetings 28 calendar of events Thursday, May 3 Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Dining Room, noon. to the public. For more information Free Document Shred Event: for more information call Bob 217- Friday, May 4 call 312-814-3676. Litchfield School District Office, 313-3317. Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton Benefit Concert by Mycah Can- Gillespie Community Blood 1702 North State Street, Litchfield, Campus, 7 p.m. non: First Baptist Church, 1152 Drive: United Methodist Church truck will be located in the parking NE 575 Street, Greenfield, 7 p.m. Monday, May 21 Life Recovery: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Activity Center, Gym, 900 Broadway, Gillespie, lot, 9 a.m.-noon. Two bags maxi- Wittmond Hotel for Lunch, Mycah will be performing with her West 1st South St., open meeting, 6:30 p.m. 3:15-6:30 p.m. mum to be shredded. Free service Brussels: Macoupin County Public flute, along with several other musi- Macoupin County Histori- is for residential, no businesses. Transportation, call 217-839-4132 Free Hearing Screenings: Call for appointment 217-324-2433. cians. Call 217-883-2089 for more cal Society Monthly Meeting: Pancake and Sausage Break- to reserve a seat. Recycling Center Board: Public Library, 7 p.m. information. Ruyle Building on historical soci- fast: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Nebo #76 Meeting: 257 N. Broad, 7:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Ministries ety grounds, 920 W. Breckenridge 900 Broadway, Gillespie, 7-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 CAH Bereavement: CAH Glass Conference Room, 2 p.m. Food Pantry Fundraiser: Carlin- Stree, Carlinville, 7 p.m. Program is Free will offering. ville Elks Lodge, 201 West Main American Red Cross Blood Macoupin County 911 Board: Conference Room, Sheriff’s Jeannie Alexander protraying Car- Drive: Carlinville Moose Lodge, Street, Carlinville. Pork chop and rie Post. Department, 7 p.m. chicken dinner, 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 14 801 Pine Street, Carlinville, 2-6 Relatives & Grandparents p.m. Gillespie Lions Club Meeting: Gillespie Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. Gillespie FFA Plant Sale: NAMI Family Support Group: Cross Church, 1030 W. Main Greenhouse behind Gillespie High Tuesday, May 8 Raising Children Support Group: Take Charge of Your Health: Casino Queen: Macoupin Coun- Locust Street Resource Center, UCB Loan Center, Gillespie, six St., Carlinville, 6:30-8 p.m. School, 612 Broadway Street, Gil- ty Public Transportation, call 217- lespie, 3-6 p.m. 320 South Locust Street, Carlinville week free workshop. Call 888-369- Friday, May 4 839-4132 to reserve a seat. 9510, ext. 225 for more information Gillespie United Methodist Relay for Life of Macoupin (entrance on west side of building), AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. Women Spring Rummage Sale: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call Lori Manker and to reserve a seat. Planning Meeting: Carlinville Area Tree Fruit Growers Twi- Free Hearing Screenings: Call for appointment 217-324-2433. 900 W. Broadway, Gillespie, 9 a.m.- Moose Lodge, 801 Pine Street, 217-416-4160 for more information 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. light Meeting: Broom Orchard, Sunday, May 6 Carlinville, 6:30 p.m. and to RSVP. 12803 Broom Road, Carlinville, Last Open Mic Night: Refuge, Carlinville High School Class Springfield Shopping: Ma- AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. on the Carlinville Squre, 7-10 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 217-854-9604 of 1961 Dinner: Abella’s, 6 p.m. coupin County Public Transporta- Carlinville High School Class to preregister. Free event. Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church of 1960 Luncheon: Magnolias tion, call 217-839-4132 to reserve basement, 7 p.m. Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 a seat. Wednesday, May 23 Monday, May 7 North Mac High School Com- St. Louis Zoo, Art Museum and munity Blood Drive: Bloodmobile, Life Recovery: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South Broad, Saturday, May 5 Friday, May 18 Old Spaghetti Factory for Lunch: 231 West Fortune Street, Virden, 8 Fairview Heights Shopping: open meeting, 7 p.m. Gillespie FFA Plant Sale: a.m.-2:30 p.m. Macoupin County Public Transpor- Greenhouse behind Gillespie High Macoupin County Public Transpor- tation, call 217-839-4132 to reserve Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville Gillespie FFA Banquet: Ben- tation, call 217-839-4132 to reserve School, 612 Broadway Street, Gil- a seat. Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. Gill Elementary School, 340 Kelly a seat. lespie, 8 a.m.-noon. Street, Gillespie, 6 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Screen- Free Hearing Screenings: Call for appointment 217-324-2433. Gillespie United Methodist Free Blood Pressure Screen- ings: Carlinville Senior Citizens Macoupin County Historical Society: 920 W. Breckenridge, Women Spring Rummage Sale: ings: Carlinville Senior Citizens Saturday, May 19 First United Methodist Church Center, 213 North East Street, Carl- 7:30 p.m. 900 W. Broadway, Gillespie, 9 a.m.- Center, 213 North East Street, of Gillespie Trip to Amish Com- inville, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. Carlinville, 11 a.m. Carlinville Public Library Board: Library, 4 p.m. Illinois Valley Rehabilitation munity: Trip includes craft fair, Center Spring Sale: 212 E. Wal- lunch at an Amish farm home, tour Saturday, May 26 Tuesday, May 8 nut Street, Gillespie. Mother’s Day Saturday, May 12 of downtown Arthur. To register or University of Illinois Master TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. gifts, and food stand. Gardeners’ Plant Sale: Macoupin Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Co. Historical Society Grounds, Carlinville Market Days: On the featured event Free Hearing Screenings: Call for appointment 217-324-2433. Carlinville Square, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 920 W. Breckenridge Street, Carl- Carlinville High School Prom inville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. Open House “Old Hollywood AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Glam”: Carlinville High School Saturday, June 2 Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. Gym, 1-3 p.m. Soulard Market and Adriana’s Book Signing by Wanda Mor- on the Hill for Lunch: Macoupin Elks: Elks Lodge, 7:30 p.m. row Clevenger: Silver Owl, North County Public Transportation, call Eastern Star: Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. Side Square, Carlinville 10 a.m.-2 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. Lions Club: Blackburn College, 6:30, p.m. p.m. Queen Bee’s Tea Party with Best for Babies: Library, 7 p.m. Miss Macoupin County Fair Macoupin Military Support Group: #40 Carlinville Plaza, Pack Sunday, May 6 Queen Colleen: Macoupin County Pathfinders’ Missions Extrava- boxes 6 p.m.; Meeting 7 p.m. Fairgrounds food building, 1-3 p.m. ganza: Charity Baptist Church’s Christmas Market Board: Chamber office, 5:30 p.m. Harvest Hall, 21964 Charity Church Girls 5-10 years of age, $12 per Road, Carlinville, spaghetti sup- child, $8 per additional child in fam- Mac. Co. Democrat Women: 50 Carlinville Plaza, 6:30 p.m. per, 5 p.m.; trivia for missions, 6 ily; preregister at hilarylunt@ma- Wednesday, May 9 [email protected]. p.m. Call 217-874-8763 to reserve TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. a table for trivia. All proceeds to to the Pathfinders youth on mission Friday, May 4 Tuesday, June 5 Free Hearing Screenings: Call for appointment 217-324-2433. group. Good Samaritan Ministries Alton Bell Casino: Macoupin American Legion Post #554: Legion Hall, 7 p.m. County Public Transportation, call Blood Pressure Screening: McDonald’s, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. Monday, May 7 Food Pantry Fundraiser Chamber of Commerce Board: 112 N. Side Square, 6:30 p.m. Rules of the Road Review Carlinville Elks Lodge, Relay for Life of Macoupin Course: The Village of Morse Final Planning Meeting and Demuzio Sport Center Board: Carlinville Primary School 201 West Main Street, Carlinville. Farm, 1050 W. Main Street, Carlin- Team Logistics/Setup: Carlinville Cafeteria, 6 p.m. ville, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Course is free Pork chop and chicken dinner, 5 – 7 p.m. Square, 6:30 p.m. church listings

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Bethlehem Baptist Church Charity Baptist Church Memorial Christian Church St. Paul United Church of Christ 6975 Shaw Road, Shipman 21964 Charity Church Road, Carlinville 410 East First North Street, Carlinville 202 East Main Street, Carlinville 618-372-3639 Rev. Ray Robinson 217-854-8763 Pastor Justin Reynolds 217-854-2639 Pastor Gary Farthing 217-854-4046 Pastor Kevin L. Strope 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10: 30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth; 6 p.m., Bible Study. Service. Most of us know who our the spoken Word of God. Re- Blooming Grove Christian Church Chesterfield Bible Church New Beginnings Community Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church birth mother was. A few don’t, gardless, of the locale it was 29207 Quarton Road, Palmyra 106 Dunn Street, Chesterfield 142 West Center, Girard 415 South Broad Street, Carlinville but often times even they “mother church” through her 217-436-2554 618-753-3128 Pastor Jarod Walston 217-627-3534 Pastor Kenneth Lovely 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry “adopt” a kind, loving lady and 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10 a.m., Sunday earthly children; parents, pas- 9:15 a.m., Sunday Holy Eucharist. call her “mom.” It is honorific Sunday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth Group. Worship. Worship; 6 p.m.; Sunday Discipleship. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church tors, and teachers that the Gos- 110 East Lincoln Avenue, Chesterfield title, that is true, but while there pel was proclaimed which the Boston Chapel Christian Church Concord Primitive Baptist Church Nilwood Baptist Church 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry is no genetic connection, in Holy Spirit used to bring you to Girard 217-627-2795 27260 Concord Road, Palmyra 38 Judd St., Nilwood 5 p.m., Saturday evening, no Sunday their hearts and minds orphans faith. Pastor, Larry Brandon 217-854-2411 217-627-2208 Pastor Ron Schaaff service. generally regard someone as 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., Wor- 9:15 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Even if you became a Chris- mom. ship Service. Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. The Federated Church: tian on the dusty road to Da- American, Baptist/Presbyterian USA The Greeks and Romans had mascus as St. Paul, it happened Bunker Hill Baptist Church Cross Church Piasa United Methodist Church 122 East Second South Street, Carlinville religious forms of Mother’s either through the reading God’s 503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill 1030 W. Main, Carlinville Route 16, Piasa 217-854-3031 Rev. Megan Biddle Day. Our present, secular Moth- Word or the Word of God was 618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen 217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus Pastor Dean Blackburn 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday er’s Day was first observed at spoken to you by one of “mother 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:40 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 8:30 a.m., Sunday School; 9:30 a.m., Fellowship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School. Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. St. Andrew’s Methodist Church church’s’” children. Cross Church United Methodist Church of Shipman in Grafton, West Virginia, by In “mother church” you have Carlinville Calvary United 679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick Plainview Baptist Church 278 Keating Street, Shipman Anna Jarvis on May 10, 1908. been fed and nurtured with Pentecostal Church 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview 618-836-5804 Pastor Dennis Doane In the U.S. the second Sunday God’s word and later given 704 East First South, Carlinville Pastor William Baughman 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., in May is now officially cel- 217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser Emmanuel Baptist Church 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday Worship. Christ’s true Body and Blood so 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville Worship. ebrated as Mother’s Day. that He would became part of a.m., Sunday School. 217-854-4473 Victory World Outreach But for us followers of Christ you and you a part of Him. Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman Pleasant Hill Christian Church at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville there is another “mother” we It was in “mother church” Carlinville Church of Christ Children’s Church Coordinator Nikki Totsch 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond 618-610-5802 Pastor Don Garland need to remember and honor. that you learned that your el- 110 Rice Street, Carlinville 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m., Sunday 217-229-3074 10:30 a.m., Sunday St. Paul speaks of her in Gala- 217-854-8550 217-854-6737 Worship. Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein der Brother (Christ) went to the 9 a.m., Bible Study; 10 a.m., Worship Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church tians 4:26: “But the Jerusalem cross, suffered, died, and rose Service. First Baptist Church Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups 107 West Elm Street, Gillespie above is free, and she is our again so that you could be part 310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633 (ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m. 217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann mother.” - Galatians 4:26. of God’s forever family. Carlinville Church of the Nazarene 10:30 Sunday Morning 8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30 This “mother” is the church. And where did you learn that 318 East Nicholas, Carlinville Rural United Methodist Church a.m., Sunday Contemporary. St. Paul speaks of it in our little 217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison First Christian Church of Girard 19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville you were a free citizen of your text above. He calls her Jerusa- 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m., 700 West Center Street, Girard 217-854-5137 Rev. John R. Curtis Jr. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church heavenly Father’s kingdom and Sunday Worship. 217-627-2529 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 238 Virginia Street, Shipman lem (or we could say Zion for that you were not under the Law 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday School. 618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw both speak of the same locale) but through grace forgiven, for- Carlinville First Worship. 8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship. as our “mother.” given, forgiven? In church. Of 18772 Route 4, Carlinville Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church But how is the church our 217-854-8924 Pastor Steve Schmidt Holy Dormition Russian 2010 East First South Street, Carlinville course! Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS mother? 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday Orthodox Church 217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag 501 Nobbe St., Farmersville Very soon we will honor our 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 First, we need to understand earthly mothers. That is the right 217-835-2202 Mass. 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine that it is not so much the earthly thing to do as God tells us to Carlinville United Methodist Church Very Reverend Father Paul Waters Service. locale (earthly Jerusalem) that “honor your father and mother” 201 South Broad Street, Carlinville 9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy. St. John’s Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church LC–MS is our mother, but it is where 217-854-4446 Pastor Rex Hendrix 110 West Water St, Dorchester 501 South Broad Street, Carlinville in the fourth commandment. But 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., Medora United Methodist Church 618-362-6375 Pastor Gary Voss 217-854-8514 Pastor Timothy Wilcoxen the Gospel is preached to us, on this honorable occasion, let’s Sunday School. 309-369-3137 Pastor Dean Blackburn 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study; for that is where we were born not forget who our real mother 8:15 a.m., Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship. spiritually. In the church the is. Sunday School. Gospel is preached. It is the Comments or questions are place where you were made welcome at [email protected]. Dairy Queen a child of God, a royal citizen Rev. Micheal M. Strong is pastor Attend the Prairie Farms 724 W. Main - Carlinville of Jerusalem, perhaps through of Zion Evangelical Lutheran 217-854-8212 Holy Baptism, perhaps through Church, Farmersville. Church of Your Choice! 510 Broadway - Gillespie Dairy, Inc. 217-839-2215

6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, May 3, 2018 threw a phone charger at a person under the age of 13, causing injury. ACA Heather N. Wadlow, 29, Staunton, (Continued from page 4A) has been charged with unlawful pos- - Low and middle-income peo- session of a controlled substance in ple: Before the ACA, many connection with a Feb. 17 incident in which she allegedly possessed less Americans remained uninsured than 15 grams of a substance con- because of the cost of health in- taining amphetamine. surance. Since the ACA, several Misdemeanors million Americans have enrolled Chad E. Matesa, 47, Staunton, has in Medicaid plans in the 33 states been charged with domestic battery (including the District of Colum- and resisting a peace officer in con- bia) that expanded their Medicaid nection with an April 23 incident in programs. Several million oth- which he allegedly dragged an indi- ers earning between 100 and 400 Marriages vidual against the individual’s will, percent of the federal poverty Jamie E. Wing and Kimberly A. refused to obey an officer’s com- level are eligible for subsidies to Rogers, both of Carlinville. mands and had to be forcibly sepa- Daniel A. Walden and Brittany L. rated from dragging the individual. help them pay for their premiums Barnard, both of Girard. Craig A. Erwin, 23, Shipman, has and, in some cases, to lower their Trenton J. Harden and Cassandra been charged with domestic battery out-of-pocket costs. M. Crader, both of Jerseyville. in connection with an April 24 inci- If the Republican attorneys Divorces filed dent in which he allegedly grabbed general win their lawsuit, those Rachelle D. Bouillon of Wood an individual and pulled the individ- provisions of the Affordable Care River vs. Brian M. Bouillon, Carl- ual from the person’s car and pushed Act would no longer be in effect. inville. the individual against the side of the While Paxton did not spe- Natashia Peeler of Girard vs. Na- vehicle. cifically address those or other than Peeler of Virden. Danny R. Carty, 54, Carlinville, features of the ACA when he Pictured, back row, from left, are Daniel Jarden, Charlie Peterson and State Sen. Andy Manar; front row, Lawsuits has been charged with battery in filed the lawsuit, he did say that Truman Poteat, Grant Morgan, Olivia Schellingburger, State Rep. Avery Bourne, Grace Traylor, Alexis Ma- Crystal D. Mansfield filed a com- connection with an April 6 incident guire and Allyson O’Malley. plaint April 24 against Darrell R. in which he allegedly pushed an in- abolishing the law “would give Striplin in connection with a June 5, dividual to the ground. President Trump and Congress an 2016, automobile accident, seeking Joshua A. Booker, 37, Virden, has opportunity to replace that failed Manar, Bourne welcome local teens to an amount in excess of $50,000, plus been charged with domestic battery experiment with a plan that en- costs and trial by jury. in connection with an April 25 inci- sures Texans and all Americans Linda Mahan filed a complaint in dent in which he allegedly threw an have better choices for health capitol for Electric Cooperatives Youth Day forcible entry and detainer April 25 individual down. coverage at more affordable pric- State Sen. Andy Manar and State representatives in Springfield. students representing MJM Elec- against Shane and Carmen Bishop, Deborah A. Johnessee, 58, es.” Rep. Avery Bourne welcomed area This is the 59th year Illinois’ tric Cooperative in Carlinville who seeking possession of property in Staunton, has been charged with do- He did not speculate on which students to the state capitol on electric and telephone cooperatives attended included Daniel Jarden, Virden and $3,300 rent. mestic battery in connection with an if any of the ACA’s provisions Wednesday, April 18, for Illinois have sponsored the advocacy day. Alexis Maguire, Grant Morgan, Justin R. Fank filed a complaint in April 26 incident in which she alleg- might be restored or how long it Electric and Telephone Coopera- Nearly 250 students attend each Allyson O’Malley, Truman Poteat, replevin April 27 against Mike Ber- edly struck an individual in the face tives Youth Day, an annual event year for a chance to visit the capitol, Olivia Schellingburger and Grace tolis, seeking possession of a 2005 with her hand. might take for Congress to enact a replacement bill. that connects young people with meet with their lawmakers and see Traylor; they were accompanied Harley Davidson valued at $9,490, Charlene M. Giles, 44, Shipman, state government and their elected state government in action. Area by Charlie Peterson. value of property not delivered, and has been charged with retail theft in damages for the detention. connection with an April 10 incident Howard Thursby filed a complaint in which she allegedly took kerosene MAY DAY Relay for Life to include talent show in forcible entry and detainer May 1 valued at less than $300 from Boente (Continued from page 1A) against Greg Brown and unknown Shell in Carlinville. This year’s Macoupin County or individuals who sing, play an in- United Mine Workers. They never some very colorful language, be- tenants/occupants, seeking posses- Glen T. Deffenbaugh, 35, Carlin- Relay for Life event, to be held strument, act, juggle, draw, paint, sion of property in Palmyra, $5,400 ville, has been charged with failure forgot their roots. Brother Cecil cause she had to use some very Saturday, June 16, on the Carlin- do karate, jump on a pogo stick, or rent, court costs and attorney’s fees. to comply with a dangerous dog or- Roberts from Cabin Creek, West colorful language. And I would ville square, will include a talent do any other family-friendly act. Felonies der in connection with an April 24 Virginia, became the union’s presi- say to all the women here today, show beginning at 6:30 p.m. “I can’t think of a better way to Matthew W. Stoops, 26, Staunton, incident in which his dogs were de- dent, and Brother John Banovic we need your leadership. Mother All ages are welcome to partici- lift spirits and celebrate than a tal- has been charged with stalking in clared dangerous and were in pub- from here in Mt. Olive became the Jones used to say, ‘Don’t call me pate. Awards will be handed out to ent show,” said Paula Campbell, connection with April 17 incidents lic on Anderson Street, Carlinville, secretary/treasurer. They worked a lady, because the rich aristocrats the top three finishers, and there is American Cancer Society: Relay in which he allegedly trespassed two while not under the direct supervi- together to promote the union’s made ladies, but God almighty no cost to register. The deadline for for Life committee member. registration is Saturday, June 9. To register, contact Campbell at times on an individual’s property, sion of an individual 18 years of age agenda. They are both here today, made women.’ So God made all of The competition is open to dance (217) 899-3449 or pcamp@royell. having been convicted four previous or older. President Roberts in person and you, and we need your leadership!” times of trespassing on the individu- and tumbling classes, small groups org. DUIs Brother John Banovic in spirit, I’m Roberts said a Mother Jones al’s property. Robert W. Holden, 30, Jerseyville, sure.” quote that inspires him is one from Shalita S. Simmons, 37, Carlin- has been charged with driving under ville, has been charged with unlaw- the influence, improper lane usage, “I am absolutely overwhelmed after the Massacre in 1914, where Saturday, ful failure to register as a violent of- illegal transportation of alcohol, and moved by the number of peo- about two dozen people, including May 5th fender in connection with an April reckless driving, leaving the scene, ple who came out here today,” said miners’ wives and children, were 20 incident in which she allegedly and fleeing/attempting to elude an Roberts during a brief speech at killed. “She said, ‘Sure, you lost, failed to complete her annual regis- officer in connection with an April the cemetery, before regaling the because they had bayonets, and tration with Carlinville Police De- 28 incident in which he allegedly crowd with his memories of Ba- all you had was the Constitution. partment. drove a white 2003 GMC truck at novic. “You may not know that In any battle between the Consti- Daniel R. Sawyer, 40, Gillespie, the intersection of Washington and Mother Jones was a close, per- tution and bayonets, the bayonets has been charged with unlawful Warren streets, Bunker Hill. sonal friend of my great-grand- will win every time, but you must failure to register as a sex offender mother, Sarah Blizzard. My great- fight. You must fight and lose. You in connection with an April 20 in- cident in which he allegedly failed AGENDA grandmother in West Virginia was must fight and win. But above all, to update his address with Gillespie known as Mother Blizzard, and in you must fight.’ And I’m so proud (Continued from page 2A) 1912 Mother Jones and Mother of United Mine Workers because 2:00 -3:30 p.m. at 403 North Police Department after being gone 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at 16889 Circle budget review, the courthouse phone Blizzard led a march and they both we’ve been doing something peo- High, Carlinville 62626 from his last known address for Drive, Carlinville 62626 more than three days. bid, the new animal control admin- had umbrellas and they took those ple said you could not do in this New Price 115,000 New Price $177,000 Barry G. Mazzarela, 37, Wood istrator contract and payout for time umbrellas and put them to work on day and age: we have been fighting *3 story Beautiful Victorian, attic w/ *Lake Front Property wood burning fireplace, 4 Bed, 2 Bath River, has been charged with driving accumulated for the previous animal the police, from what I understand. since 2013 for our pensions and our control administrator. *Finish the Basement and Double your * Economical to heat/cool Budget while license revoked in connection When Mother Jones would come to healthcare, and we won the health- Square Footage billing, Ameren is on ave. $140-180/mo. New business will include the with a March 27 incident in which *3 Bed, 2 Bath, Main Floor Master Suite, *Newer Updates, Furnace/AC, 200 amp, West Central Development council West Virginia, she would visit with care fight, and as we stand right he allegedly drove a 1998 Ford truck my great-grandmother, so there’s a here next to Mother Jones’ grave, Main Floor Laundry Some Plumbing, Efficient Windows. on West Eighth Street, Staunton. 2018 dues; the annual agreement *Enjoy Sunroom and views of the Lake *Hardwood Floors connection between Cabin Creek, we will not stop until we win this Justin C. Dyer, 32, Gillespie, has with the University of Illinois Ex- been charged with driving while li- tension office; setting a hearing date West Virginia, and right here in Il- pension fight, because we are the WORKING FOR YOU! ST cense suspended in connection with regarding the predictable recording linois, where Mother Jones is put United Mine Workers of America!” CHOICE REALTY Call Me For Details an April 7 incident in which he alleg- fee, in accordance with state regula- to rest.” The celebration also included 1 Lisa Miller, Broker edly drove a 1990 Chevrolet truck tions; certifications for the Board of Roberts said Jones spent her days laying wreaths at the gravesites www.1stchoicerealtypros.com 217-825-3999 cell/text on Macoupin Street in Gillespie. Review; and the FY2018-19 budget traveling the country, “speaking up of Mother Jones, Banovic and Eric D. Hurley, 36, Livingston, request forms and hearing schedule. for people who worked for a living, Sam Yurkovich, a coal miner from has been charged with driving while The board will also approve the speaking up for children who were Croatia and World War I soldier following reports: claims and of- license revoked in connection with working in the mills, speaking up whose father was a survivor of the ficers, mileage and per diem, re- ONLINE a March 30 incident in which he al- for those who were less fortunate Battle of Virden and was one of legedly drove a 2004 GMC truck on volving loan fund, county clerk and ONLY animal control. Correspondence to than the rest of us.” Mother Jones’ pallbearers; present- AUCTION Edwardsville Street in Staunton. “As we gather here today, had ing a bouquet to Banovic’s widow, Alma E. Narone, 48, Springfield, be placed on file will include a- let REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY has been charged with 11 counts of ter from Ameren regarding upgrades it not been for people like Mother Marilyn; musical performances by ENDING THURSDAY, MAY 10 @ 6 PM forgery in connection with Jan. 25- to electric and natural gas meters in Jones in the beginning, we may Wildflower conspiracy; laying a 29 incidents in which she allegedly the area and a letter from the State not have a middle class, and we’re bouquet of Bells of Ireland flowers N. MACOUPIN CO. FARMLAND & CARLINVILLE HOME delivered false checks to Shell in the Board of Education regarding sum- fighting for it as we all gather here on Mother Jones’ graveplate; col- EXPLORE, REGISTER AND BID AT: AUMANNAUCTIONS.COM amounts of $100, $100.59, $100, mer lunch programs. today, to retain a middle class,” lecting soil from the base of Jones’ $90, $34.95, $86.89, $95, $114.10, Matters of recognition will in- Roberts continued. “We would not grave to be distributed to other lo- THE KEVIN LEHMANN ESTATE $80, $79.09 and $85.04. clude recognizing Dylan Partridge of have the eight-hour day, we would cations where she is honored, in- Troop 43 in Staunton for earning the Francis L. Koniak, 41, Gillespie, not have health care, pensions, and cluding the West Virginia Miners’ OPEN HOUSES APR. 26 & MAY 3, 4-6 has been charged with aggravated rank of Eagle Scout and presenting a check to the Macoupin County Com- all those things that we take for Museum; tours of the museum; and 53.5 +/- ACRES, WITH 51.5 ACRES TILLABLE battery in connection with an April granted today. And yes, she used a miner’s lunch. 28 incident in which he allegedly munity Foundation. TRACT 1 • Great Central Illinois Soils OPEN SUNDAY May 6th • Farm is rented for the 2018 crop year 1,568 sf 3 BR / 1 BA home w/ full basement & 2 car attached garage on 1.5 +/- acres 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PLUS 60’ x 100’ POLE BARN & GRAIN BIN 8259 Brickyard Hill Road, Worden • $375,000

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Thursday, MAY 3, 2018 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7A Laura Boehm’s first-grade class poses for a photo during their field trip to the Nature Institute in Godfrey. CPS students take field trips First and second grade students at Carlinville Primary School re- cently went on nature-related field trips to coincide with activities re- lated to Earth Day. Grand opening held for auto parts store First-graders visited the Nature O’Reilly Auto Parts held its grand opening celebration Thursday, April 20. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Institute in Godfrey, a non-profit Manager David Fenton, Store Manager Brandon Callahan, Mayor Deanna Demuzio, Little Miss Carlinville land conservation and environmen- Charlee Steward, Miss Carlinville Madelyn Williams, Junior Miss Carlinville Sara Wiese and District Man- tal education organization. The trip ager Tony Gagliardo. provided age-appropriate, hands- on experience in nature with ex- perienced guides. The Olin Nature Eric Ratcliff of the Illinois Great River Field Station shows a fish to Preserve and other natural areas second-graders, including Kolbi Patton. Class of at the Nature Institute provide an outdoor classroom, complete with inspect animal habitats. of fish. 2018 ponds, woods, prairies, sinkholes, In addition, students were able In the afternoon, Caitlyn Camp- Graduation bluffs, creeks and streams. to fish at the lake with the help of bell from the Treehouse Wildlife Second-graders visited Bea- Scott Isringhausen from the Illinois Center in Dow talked to students ver Dam State Park on April 20. Department of Natural Resources about Illinois’ birds, mammals The students rotated through six Urban Fishing Program in Grafton and reptiles and brought some of learning stations in the morning. and volunteers. Isringhausen talked the rescued wildlife that the center Area Businesses Connie Niemann from the Univer- with the students about the wild- houses. She told students how they sity of Illinois Extension office in life they may see at Beaver Dam can make a difference and help Carlinville helped students create and helped students practice mak- keep Earth clean and safe for all their own “soil sammies”; students ing knots and casting in order to be animals. Show Carlinville and Gillespie planted grass seed and learned prepared for the fishing station; he Transportation and guest speak- about the soil of Illinois at that sta- also brought all the fishing equip- ers for the trips were provided by tion. Students also went on a scav- ment they would need. the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip enger hunt in the park to find some Eric Ratcliff, an aquatic ecolo- Grant to support Illinois’ natural graduates your support! of the things they had been learn- gist from the Illinois Great River resources. The grant is sponsored ing about in their plant and animal Field Station staff, talked to stu- by IDNR, the Independence Tube CLASS of habitat science units at school; on dents about the types of fish found Corporation, the Daniel F. and Congratulations 2018 2 col. x 4” the trip, they saw squirrel nests, at Beaver Dam and in Illinois. He Ada L. Rice Foundation, the D.F. We have two options! ONE TWO beehives, animal tracks, geese and brought specimens for students to and M.T. Grohne Family Founda- Publication Publications more while venturing around the inspect and allowed students to get tion and the Illinois Conservation marsh area at the dam to closely an up-close look at different kinds Foundation. $65 $95 CLASS of each for both Congratulations 2018 2 col. x 2” ad ONE Enquirer~Democrat OR ONE TWO Publication = Coal Country Times Publication Publications Dentist1234 This Business Street That Town, IL 55555 TWO Enquirer~Democrat AND 217-555-5555 $40 $55 1234 This Street, That Town Publications = Coal Country Times each for both 217-555-5555 CCT Ad Deadline: May 14th • CCT Publication Date: May 25th MCED Ad Deadline: May 14th • MCED Publication Date: June 7th Contact Randy at [email protected] - 217-371-9382 GRAND Having a Mother’s Day Special? Advertise it in the REOPENING Macoupin County MAY 4, 2018 Enquirer ~ Democrat DRINKS BEER & WINE Deadline is Monday May 7th at 2pm. ANY SIZE FOUNTAIN OR KC FREEZE NATURAL LIGHT 15 PK CANS OR GRAFTON WINE To place and ad contact Randy at 217-371-9382 or send to [email protected] 59¢ $9.99

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