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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper 75¢ Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 165TH YEAR NO. 26 E THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 TWENTY PAGES, THREE SECTIONS INSIDE MCDD hosts Mini Olympics EMS Though rain on Oct. 6 caused Macoupin Center for the Developmen- Appreciation tally Disabled’s annual Mini Olympics to be postponed a week, the weather on Oct. 13 was perfect for the variety of outdoor activities that make up the event. Here, participants prepare to release bal- loons into the sky to kick off the day’s festivities.

Macoupin County ~ Democrat EMS Appreciation Special Section See insert in this week's paper

Garner, Thacker welcome daughter See page 6A

City faces questions from laborers’ union Mr. & Mrs. Eades Carlinville City Council held their engineer with Heneghan and Asso- getting paid. Paul explained that celebrate 40th second October meeting Monday, ciates and a Carlinville resident, as Heneghan Construction Services anniversary during which time the council was part of the agreement, the city can (HCS) is the contractor on the proj- confronted by Randy Harris of the repay Heneghan over five years, but ect and is not out of Missouri. Both See page 6A Laborers-Employers Cooperation lock in the prices that were current at Heneghan and HCS are from Jer- and Education Trust. the time the agreement was signed. seyville. Paul added that HCS keeps “We’re here tonight to talk a little Paul also explained the financial track of all certified payrolls and bit about the water program you all figures concerning the project are pays prevailing wages just as any have with Heneghan and Associ- determined using a capital recovery other construction project in a mu- ates,” said Harris, who expressed his factor (CRF), which converts a pres- nicipality. concern about the interest rate being ent value into a stream of equal an- “That is one of the many benefits paid by the city, calling it a “gross nual payments over a specified time, HCS can provide via the design- dereliction of your fiduciary duty.” at a specified discount rate. Using build delivery method. We can help Schmidt breaks two Harris told the council that the city the CRF, the city’s annualized rate communities develop solutions to is paying a 9 percent interest rate on is 3 percent. “Entities that want to infrastructure problems and assiste single-season records the project because the $1.37 million borrow money to complete an infra- with funding those projects,” Paul See page 1B project would end up costing the city structure improvement project use explained, adding, “The 9 percent $1.5 million. the capital recovery factor to deter- that was mentioned in the meeting The city entered into a multi-year mine an annual payment,” said Paul. I would consider a total rate, which, water main replacement project Harris believed the contractor on by the way, is very low for a project agreement with Heneghan and Asso- the project to be from Missouri and of this size.” ciates approximately two years ago. accused the city of not knowing who According to Ronnie Paul, the city’s is working on the project or who is See CITY on page 7A

Cavaliers win Senior Night rematch with Staunton See page 2B

Bob Price Memorial Photo courtesy of Andrea Duncan Scholarship fundraiser History came to life in Union Minor Cemetery successful Stories from the past came to life Sunday, Oct. 15, during a cemetery walk See page 8B in Mt. Olive’s Union Miners Cemetery. Pictured above are Jim Alderson as General Bradley and Loretta Williams as Mother Jones. The walk featured the stories of many who were on the front lines of the labor movement in Macoupin County coal mines. Saturday 10/21 57 77 Sunday Park Board discusses 10/22 46 64 Pat Drew accepts a certificate of recognition from Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio during Friday’s pep as- INDEX sembly honoring Carlinville High School as a Democracy School. bad checks, vandalism By Jan Dona that a representative from the com- Editorial 4A During the October meeting of the pany from which the slide was pur- Obituaries 5A Carlinville Park Board, approval was chased has been on site to inspect the Carlinville school assembly given to the minutes of the Sept. 13 situation and an inspection will be Calendar 6A meeting and the financial report. done by the slide’s manufacturer. Administrator and Board Secre- Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Bates Court 7A recognizes CHS as democracy school tary Regie Byots reported the district reported the pool would be shut Sports 1B By Eric Becker Carlinville is one of 13 schools to ent in living in a constitutional de- had a check returned for insufficient down Oct. 13. He added that an in- An all-school assembly for both be recognized throughout the state mocracy. Through the experiences, funds. Since efforts to collect on the spector from Spectrum, the manufac- Church 4B middle school and high school Fri- this year as a Democracy School. Of these schools strive to prepare stu- debt have been unsuccessful, Byots turer of the slide, will be coming to Mac Stats 5B day afternoon at the Carlinville High the 13, only three are from downstate dents with the knowledge, skills and reported she handed the matter over take a look at the slide. School gymnasium recognized CHS Illinois outside the Chicago area - dispositions necessary for informed, to the State’s Attorney’s Office. She It was noted that the same problem Trades 5B as a Democracy School. Carlinville, DuQuoin and Waterloo effective engagement in our democ- also recommended that the district no has occurred with other customers The assembly also featured a pre- Gibault. Four others were recommit- racy. longer accept checks from this person who purchased the same slide and Classified 6B sentation on Macoupin Promise, a ted as Democracy Schools, all from The Illinois Civics Mission Coali- since this is the second time the Park production of the slide has been shut the Chicagoland area. tion (ICMC), through the Robert R. District has received a bad check down. The district will no longer ©2017 Macoupin County Blackburn program which allows high school graduates from Ma- Democracy Schools are recog- McCormick Foundation, made rec- from them. make payments on the slide until it is Enquirer Democrat coupin County high schools free nized for providing students with ognition to the schools. Byots explained that the water slide either repaired or replaced. tuition to attend the school if their authentic experiences in the rights, that was installed at the pool this year Byots recommended selling an old household income is under $60,000. responsibilities and tensions inher- See CHS on page 7A is developing some rust problems and See PARK on page 7A

2534 [email protected] news Primary School kids update Knox boxes to be considered board on several projects for businesses in Carlinville Would a business owner rather have at the next regular meeting. Discussion total cost around $3,000 if not less. The Carlinville Primary School the fire department tear down a $1,000 on whether it should be taken to zoning Haley said that without videos cam- Monday hosted the monthly Carl- door to get access to a building after and call for newly constructed build- eras in the car, it’s hard to make a con- inville Unit #1 Board of Educa- hours during a potential smoke or fire ings to have one included will take viction in a DUI or DWI case, as courts tion meeting, with several staff situation, or use a $300 Knox box to place, as well as giving current build- have ruled “no video, no conviction” in and students providing an update gain entry via a business key? ings a time frame to possibly have one recent years. on what projects have been taking That was one topic members of the installed. If the camera works out, there could place. city of Carlinville Public Safety Com- Schott also asked the committee be other squad cars equipped with cam- The board also discussed the mittee discussed and will consider at the about the possibility of using houses that eras in the future. issuance of bonds and the Board- next full council meeting. have been deemed unsafe by the city Haley reported that nine of his staff Book program which enables the Carlinville Fire Protection District’s and in need of demolition or fire train- will be attending SORT training, a live district leaders to update the web- John Schott updated the committee, ing. There is one house declared thus far fire training in Lincoln on Nov. 16. site with information from meet- hoping the two entities can work togeth- for demolition, but further discussion The town has a ‘shoot house’ which ings in a more timely matter. er to come up with a solution. will take place at looking into the pos- enables officers to gain valuable experi- Kevin Heid, managing direc- A Knox box is a device on the front sibility of the fire district using it as a tool ence and teamwork building among key tor of Stifel in Bloomington, of a building in which a key to the facil- for fire training. factors of the day-long seminar. discussed the process of issuing ity is located for the fire department to In the police department portion of Cost is $600 and is a one-day training bonds for the district. make quicker entrance during a report of the meeting, Carlinville Police Chief session. In years past, Carlinville has is- smoke or a fire in the business. David Haley updated the committee on Haley recommended taking to full sued existing bonds, one of which, The cost for businesses to purchase several items. council the recommendation of hiring used for Health/Life/Safety, will and install it is around $300, and several A bid for a replacement door which three part-time officers of the five appli- be paid off in December, and an- have balked at doing that, Schott said. It leads from the police station to city hall cations received. other in working cash which will is secured to the brick or the facing of the was received from Big Dog Design and Zachary Healy, James Garner and be paid off after payments in De- building near the front door. Building Construction. Nicholas Emery were all recommended cember 2018 and December 2019. Area schools are already in compli- It would be for the removal of the old to be hired as part-time officers. They Should the district decide to go ance in case of a fire. Only the fire -de door in the corridor leading to the po- must, however, complete the power and issue bonds, a public hearing partment will have access to the Knox lice station and the installation. Cost is test in order to be considered, which will need to take place and a ref- box. $2,872.34 and it was sent to the finance includes a variety of strenuous physical erendum, which is usually a two If firefighters have to break a door to committee for further discussion. activities that must be completed in a to three month process, Heid said. gain entrance, the repair for businesses A motion was approved to send to the given amount of time or by a number of Superintendent of schools Dr. to replace said doors could easily top full council for the purchase of an in-car reps in a given situation. Becky Schuchman said that for $1,000. camera at a cost of $1,995, plus labor It was voted to send to the full council any bonds issued, the money could The full city council will discuss it and installation, which would make the for mayor approval on Monday night. be used toward items such as fire safety improvements, elevator in- Second grade teacher Jill Graham, along with students Allison Campground to spections and paying insurance Dawson, Mary Behme and Garrett Killam discuss the recent lem- costs for the buildings. onade sale at the Carlinville Primary School, which raised $1,500 remain open until The board also discussed a for hurricane relief at a school in Florida. chance of starting on the 10-year survey of the district, which was compassing grades kindergarten was raised. mid November last done in 2011. through third. They were in contact with Ev- Carlinville’s Lake Rec committee met With items such as building Kindergarten classes have been erglades City School in Florida, Oct. 12, during which time members roofs and tile in the buildings, busy building a butterfly garden in whose gymnasium was destroyed discussed leaving the campground open Schuchman said that the list will the playground area, which also by the hurricane. The money will through mid-November as a nod to the not be as long but will be costly. attracts other insects. be donated to that school for nec- campers who supported the campground Schuchman and business man- The children enjoy going out essary repairs. and the lake throughout the season. ager for the district, Heather there and inspecting what kind of Second graders have also been “The official closing date is Oct. 31, DeNeve, have been coordinating bugs they can find. working in groups on projects but we agreed, pending weather, that on using a program called Board- Kindergarten kids also took for their Hawaii unit, and took a we’d go two more weeks,” said Com- Book to update the district’s web- part in the Letter Friends Parade, field trip to the Magic House in St. mittee Chair Doug Downey. “So, we’re site on a timely matter on items where they came to school dressed Louis. going to go two additional weeks. Ob- from previous meetings. as their favorite letter for the pa- Third grade students displayed viously, that’s a chance to pick up some Anybody wishing to visit the rade, which took place this year in projects that they have been work- additional revenue from those who are website under the board header the Demuzio Center gym. ing on as part of their Native weekend campers. We did it as kind of can click on a meeting, and the First grade students have been Americans unit and Japan unit. a ‘thank you’ to our permanent campers various agendas from previous learning about the solar eclipse, They also visited Cahokia for helping us out and sticking with us and current meetings will pop up. and created model drawings of the Mounds on a field trip. the past couple of years.” There, patrons can visit a number eclipse. The Primary School PTO hosted Once the campground is closed, the of topics, including looking at They also have been keep- a dueling pianos fund raiser which water will be shut off and everything minutes from previous meetings, ing in contact with Kelsey Card, went over very well, and during will be winterized. Camper storage will district spotlights and various oth- Olympian discus thrower, as she fire prevention week, firefighters be allowed again this year at a cost of er items. has taken selfies of her with a K visited the kids for lunch and also $200. Schuchman and DeNeve said attached to a stick, and kids have had the kids try on the firefighting Lake Manager Mark Boatman pro- they wanted to create a spot where to guess where in the world she is gear if they wanted. vided an update. He reported the cabin is those wishing to view public re- located. Kids have also been par- Motions still being rented out regularly and there cords of meetings can do so in an ticipating in problem solving from The board approved a motion are still activities being held, including easy, timely manner. Schuchman STEAM for a science unit. to approve the AdvancED survey pumpkin painting for the kids and an said she believes this is the best The second grade classes re- as the alternative to the 5Essen- adult prom. scenario for updating the website cently held a lemonade sale to tials Survey for the 2017-18 ISBE Downey reported he received a let- at this particular time. help provide for hurricane relief. School Learning Environment re- ter from a camper thanking the city for Tour de Milk benefits area causes Kids at CPS excelling The kids were able to promote quirement. a great year and for the improvements More than 150 cyclists took to the rural roads of Macoupin County The district spotlight for the the event with posters and by tak- Under employment, Troy Smith made at the lake. The letter is to be Oct. 14 in the Tour de Milk to benefit the Carlinville Food Pantry and month focused on the various ing flyers home with every stu- and Frank Merrifield were hired as placed on file. Winning Communities. Above, Mayor Deanna Demuzio, Debbie Stin- Blackburnprojects Summer at Repertory the Primary Theatre is casting School, young stage en- dent.Blackburn It paid College offSummer as Repertory a total of $1,529 full-time custodians in the district. The committee approved the minutes son and Scott Stinson of Central Realty help launch the event from dancers and vocalists ages 12 & up for its production of Theatre is casting young stage dancers and vocalists ages 12 & up Carlinville Plaza. “Murder at Cafe Noir.” for its production of to the previous meeting. Performers are invited “Murder at Cafe Noir.” 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. Center in room 100C at 6:30p.m. on Please plan time ahead for paperwork. Tuesday, June 4. Please plan time ahead for paperwork. Questions? Contact director Dan St. www.daleyauto.comOnge at [email protected]. Annual 217-854-4711 Pork Cookout

Questions? Contact director Dan St. Onge at [email protected]. Friday, October 20 - 11am-1pm On the Carlinville Square WESTSIDE Rain Cancels CINEMA Pork Chop Sandwiches, http://westsidecinema.com Pork Burgers, Chips, LITCHFIELD 324-3113 Soda and Water NOW ALL NEW DIGITAL AND 3D MOVIE PASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! Macoupin County Pork Producers Showing 10/20 thru 10/26 Proceeds benefit Summer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Repertory Theatre at Blackburn HORROR, SUSPENSE, THRILLER “HAPPY DEATH DAY” Rated PG-13 (96 min) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gerrard Butler ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCIFI, FANTASY “GEOSTORM” RATED PG-13 (109 MIN) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACTION, ADVENTURE, ANIMATED “MY LITTLE PONY” Rated PG (99 min) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA KATE WINSLET “THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US” Rated PG-13 (111 min) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D

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2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 19, 2017 business A family friendly restaurant Shop Local First Members On the North end of town, just off Hutson Plumbing LLC Route 4, the Carlinville Plaza has SLF Business Spotlight Intigrated Media-Ill​i​ni Tech long been the home to Carlinville Plaza Cafe, a local breakfast, lunch Services and dinner destination currently Lucky Dog/Café Piazza between the Coin Laundry and Joseph Boente Sons, Inc. Gold Mine Gaming. After briefly closing its doors this past April, Kahl’s Greenhouse the restaurant quickly reopened Abella’s Restaurant Karla’s Jewelry under new management and has continued working to improve its Advanced Eye Care Kibbles N Klips Grooming quality of food and service for its Big Dog Construction M&M Service Co.-Fast Stop customers. There is now an almost entirely new wait staff, with plenty Blackburn College ​Macoupin County of servers scheduled at any given Broom Orchard Enquirer~Democrat​ time. The kitchen now uses fresher, Magnuson Grand Hotel & “better quality” ingredients, includ- Bruckert-Daley ing fresh mushrooms and no-lon- Camden’s Art & Wine Conference Center ger-frozen pork tenderloin. All this Carlinville Area Hospital Michelle’s Pharmacy comes with no raise in price for the customer. Carlinville Eye Care McDonald’s “We love our customers,” said Carlinville Park Board My Sister’s Closet current owner-manager Gaye Suh- ling. “We have a lot of the same Carlinville Plaza Cafe Pixstarr-Harry Starr ones, but a lot of new ones too.” Photo by Chris Best Children’s Garden Learning Plaza Truck Service Suhling may have only owned Carlinville Plaza Cafe is owned by Gaye Suhling, who took over the business in May of this year. Center Red Room Salon-Jeff Daniels Carlinville Plaza Cafe for about SLF Board of Directors six months, but she is very familiar CNB Bank and Trust Starr Electric SLF Member Office Phone: (217) 854-2560 with the business, having worked at Coco Bongo Sullivan Drugs the cafe for 13 years prior to own- • President: Beth Toon ing it. Even now she waits tables Carlinville Plaza Cafe @CarlinvillePlazaCafe City of Carlinville Coonrod Electric Uptown Tavern 170 Carlinville Plaza on Facebook and helps out around the restaurant • Treasurer: Cindy Geninatti Country Financial-Jan Geninatti Carlinville, Illinois 62626 Hours: Monday-Saturday US Bank as needed. Her husband and co- My Sister’s Closet owner Jim Suhling helps behind the (217) 854-6208 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Crowe Boot & Shoe Walmart • Secretary: Evelyn Loy scenes as well, making repairs and Sunday 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Dairy Queen (Carlinville) Wellness Matters assisting with renovations. Walmart Deb’s Ceramics “My husband and I haven’t taken waitstaff to sign agreements against “This is our chance to give back,” • Cheryl Beanblossom Wood Duck Bar & Grill money out of this restaurant since using bad language or harassment said Suhling, “It’s very cool.” Edward Jones Dimond Bros Insurance Friends/Sustaining Members we bought it [last May],” said Suh- of any kind. Unfortunately for milkshake • Sherry Brianza Edward Jones Cheryl Beanblossom, Sherry ling, “Everything’s going right On top of all the improvements fans, changes to the menu left the Brianza Sales & Marketing back in.” to the restaurant, Carlinville Plaza ice cream drink on the cutting room -Ashley Archibee Hadley Brianza, Jeff & Carol Link, Rich • Jayme Ottersburg Cosmetic improvements to the Cafe has been making a habit of floor. Fenton Family Chiropractic & Judy Minster, Beth Toon, restaurant include new carpets, donating proceeds to charity. Last “I’m a waitress,” Suhling said, “I Oros & Busch Application Fitness-A-Go-Go tables and chairs and a new dress month the restaurant donated 10 never want to make another milk- Technology, Inc. Camille & Wayne Brotze, code to better reflect a family shake at a busy time ever again.” percent of its proceeds every Fri- • Brittany Barth Guthrie-Wynn Insurance Agency Rebecca Tipps friendly approach. It’s important Carlinville Plaza Cafe serves day night to various Houston-based Happy Dog Stay-N-Play for Suhling that her restaurant is charities in support of Hurricane breakfast all day and is open for Magnuson Grand Hotel New members joining an inviting place for everyone, go- Harvey. By the end of the month business at 6:00 a.m. seven days a • Dan Fenton Hebron & Hebron Law Office Shop Local First Initiative ing as far as asking the kitchen and they had donated $1,500 in total. week. Magnuson Grand Hotel Heinz Furniture & Flooring are in bold face type.

St. Francis Hospital offers ‘Healthy is Fun’ classes CAH HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litch- tional health topic presented as well as RD, dietician. field will hold a series of three “Healthy something fun to do after the presenta- The final class, “Stress-free Holi- Strohbeck is Fun” classes at the hospital over the tion,” said Meghan Bertolino, commu- days,” will be held from 5-6:30 p.m., Auxiliary next three months. Each class will pro- nity outreach facilitator at the hospital. Thursday, Dec. 14. Bridgette Rolens, vide information on a health topic, as “We wanted individuals to be able to MA, BSOT, mind-body skills instruc- offers well as a fun group activity. attend the sessions, perhaps bring a tor at St. John’s Hospital, will be the wins Kindle in The first class will be held from friend or two and to just get out and en- guest speaker. Following her presenta- 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, in joy themselves. Maybe they will learn tion will be a gift-wrapping demonstra- medical the auditorium. The class will feature a new, fun skill and have some laughter, tion. Deepa Cyriac, MD/radiologist with the too.” Individuals may attend one or all of library drawing HSHS Medical Group, speaking on the The second class, “Healthy Food for the classes. There is a $5 fee for each scholarship By Tom Emery benefits of 3D mammography. Follow- the Holidays,” will be held from 5-6:30 class to cover supplies, and registration A local woman was the ing her presentation, those attending p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16. This event is preferred. All classes will be held in For the last two years, Carlin- lucky winner of a new Kin- will participate in a pumpkin-decorat- will include a healthy food cooking the hospital’s ground floor auditorium. ville Area Hospital Auxiliary has dle Paperwhite E-reader in a ing project. demonstration by hospital colleagues Refreshments will be served. For more awarded a $1,000 scholarship to drawing at Carlinville Public “The purpose of these ‘Healthy is Amy Cooper, director of food and nu- information or to register, call (217) a Macoupin County high school Library last week. Fun’ classes are to have an informa- trition services; and Jennifer Becker, 324-8678. graduate who intends to pursue Sally Strohbeck won the a career in the medical field. The prize, which was part of the li- Auxiliary will award the scholar- brary’s ongoing celebration of ship again in the spring of 2018 and its 90th anniversary as a part CMS Youth has distributed application forms Friends planning of the city of Carlinville. The to all of the county’s high school drawing benefitted the Carlin- counselors. ville Food Pantry, as patrons Power Club Applicants must have main- received one chance at the tained a grade point average of 3.5 annual book sale Kindle for each nonperishable or higher through their junior year. This year, the sale will have two new plans Red item they donated. Sale features Eligible students must also submit features: an opportunity to get a $1 dis- It was one of many activi- a comprehensive list of commu- count off any book by finding a painted Ribbon ties offered by the library this discount, nity service/volunteer activities; rock hidden in downtown Gillespie, summer and fall to celebrate a typed, one-page essay outlining shopping service and a private book shopping service for its anniversary. Other features Sally Strohbeck of Carlinville Carnival why they want to pursue a medical local homebound individuals or resi- included a display of best- was the winner of a new Kindle career; and two letters of recom- Friends of the Gillespie Library are dents who plan to be out of town during Carlinville Middle School’s selling books from each year Paperwhite E-reader in a draw- mendation. collecting used books for their annual the sale. Individuals may send a letter Youth Power Club will host a since 1927, when the Carlin- ing held as part of Carlinville “The scholarship is obviously book sale through Wednesday, Oct. 18, to FRIENDS, P.O. Box 36, Gillespie, IL variety of activities in honor of ville Library Association ap- Public Library’s 90th anniver- about encouraging students to enter at the library and at Randy’s Market in 62033, with their full name, address and Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 21-28, proached the city to take over sary celebration. the medical field, but it’s also about Benld and Gillespie. phone number, along with a check for including a Red Ribbon Carni- the library. Cookies, decora- helping our Macoupin students The book sale will be held at First $10 made payable to the Friends of Gil- val for students in kindergarten tive magnets, T-shirts, and a The library thanks everyone and, in doing so, motivating them United Methodist Church in Gillespie lespie Library. Forms are available on through eighth grade from 6-8 fine forgiveness program in who participated in the Kindle to return to our Macoupin towns from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, and from the group’s Facebook page or may be p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, in the July have also been offered drawing, and appreciates the when they start their careers in 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 21. There picked up and dropped off at the library. middle school gym. The event throughout the anniversary many donations that will help medicine,” said program coordina- is an “early bird” admission fee of $5 In exchange, the Friends will attempt will include games, a fortune celebration. the local food pantry. tor Karen Lanzerotte. “That’s not a for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12 to fill an order of up to five books on teller and more; tickets will requirement for earning the schol- on Friday; there is no admission fee for Oct. 20 and deliver the requested books cost 25 cents each and be sold arship, but what we hope is a by- children ages 5 and younger on Friday the following week to homebound/ at the door. product of our promoting a medi- or for anyone on Saturday. Books cost traveling residents of Gillespie, Benld, Red Ribbon Week is de- cal career among our top Macoupin CEO class to sell Krispy Kremes $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for softcov- Eagarville and Mt. Clare. Lists may in- signed to increase awareness of students. Whether the scholarship ers and 25 cents for children’s books. clude more than five books, but the or- drug abuse and promote a drug- winner returns or goes elsewhere, The Macoupin County CEO Staunton and at Family Dollar in Proceeds from the sale help to fund ganization will only deliver five books free environment. Throughout he/she is contributing to better class will sell Krispy Kreme do- Virden. programs at the library for children per person. the week, students will deco- healthcare regionally, statewide or nuts beginning at 7 a.m., Sat- Donuts will cost $8 per box. and adults, update the children’s book For more information, contact rate the school, write essays nationally. That’s what counts.” urday, Oct. 21, on the square in Sales will continue until all boxes collection and promote services at the Louann Brown at the above address or and make posters for prizes. The $1,000 scholarship is paid Carlinville, at Ace Hardware in are sold. library. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. A skilled trade is as valuable as a college education talk to us Even when the rest of the country is see- favor of college-prep courses, because a THE ISSUE ing growth, that isn’t always the case here college path just seemed more favorable at Having a skilled and/or in Illinois where state taxes, fees and red editorial the time -- parents are also responsible for Businesses educated work force is tape have sent businesses heading for the exposing their kids to careers. It’s easy to borders. It’s important to both the state them. tell a kid they need to figure out what to do vital for a community. and Macoupin County to nurture our local Now, high schools offer few if any trade with their life, unfortunately, such orders come and go. talent in the hope of growing the economy courses, which means it’s more difficult don’t work. It isn’t always about what one OUR VIEW from the inside rather that waiting from for students to learn what kinds of jobs are wants to do. It’s about knowing the most What local Even though a college businesses from other areas to locate here. out there. important thing a high school graduate While making a college education The lack of trade skills being offered needs to learn is they have to find a way to business do you education is in reach for available for everyone is a great thing, the in most high schools has created a void support themselves. If they find a job doing most students, it isn’t value of trade workers cannot be over- in a number of professions. People who something they love, great, but that isn’t for everyone. looked. College isn’t for everyone and an have such jobs because they got a taste usually the case. miss the most? economy cannot survive, let alone thrive, of what it was like to have a trade skill in A college education is just one way to With Blackburn College’s recent imple- when it lacks electricians, mechanics, high school 35+ years ago are now look- expose young people to what the world mentation of their Macoupin Promise pro- welders, plumbers, etc. These positions ing at retirement and there is no one to has to offer, but it is by no means the only “Jake’s Coffee gram and their recording-breaking capital required highly skilled workers. replace them. These are necessary, high- way. Learning a skill that will put students truck. Also sad campaign success, the goal of a college There was a time when high schools paying jobs. The sort of jobs that only on a path that will help them get the sort of I never got to eat at education has been in the news a lot late- had a wide variety of trade courses from require year or two of training and some job that will provide them with the income Sonic in ly. That’s a great thing, because there’s which to choose. Auto mechanics, wood time as an apprentice to learn. The prob- they’ll need to live a life they want is the an- Carlinville.” no doubt an educated populace will hope- shop, welding and agriculture are just a lem is, the young people who would nor- swer. It doesn’t matter if that skill is learned fully mean more job opportunities, includ- few of the many trade courses offered in mally fill these jobs are flipping burgers in a college or a trade school, it’s just impor- –Shelby the high school. While no one is saying or, worse, unemployed. They don’t know ing some home-grown businesses from all tant they latch on to something that lands Wallace those educated entrepreneurs. these courses taught students everything about becoming a pipe fitter because they them solidly in the work force. Having an education and/or learning they needed to know about any given in- were never taught such careers exist. This a trade are extremely important when it dustry, these classes gave students the op- doesn’t just fall on the shoulders of schools –The Editorial Board comes to surviving a sluggish economy. portunity to find out what fields interested -- most of which dropped trade classes in Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

“Carlinville had great clothing stores on the square when I was growing up. Protesting a right in this Miss those stores.”

country, but not at the expense –Kathy Fischer of others' property, highways of property that don’t belong to Eric them. Protesters want their voices becker “Rural King and to be heard, which is fine. They want to inconvenience some, Aldi’s because they et me start by saying cause them to turn around and had things I enjoy I am not anti-protest, look. Which is fine. in my everyday although I don’t think Disrupting an interstate free- life.” LI’d ever join a protest move- way at any time is something I ment. don’t condone, however. There –Randy The biggest thing I ever pro- are better venues to express Johnston tested was when J.D. Drew ar- one’s view. I feel like you are rived in Philadelphia to play just threatening your own life if his first game there in 1999, I you decide to try that method. traveled there just to boo him I dread the day I hear about in person. a protest on an interstate that “Sweet Daddies, I While he scratched a fin- turned deadly when someone think it was called, gernail and couldn’t play that who is not patient decided to and Roma’s Pizza night in August, 1999, I still ram through the crowd with was in the back. We felt a sense of belonging, as I his or her vehicle. That day is loved that place!” was able to boo him alongside coming. several other bitter Phillie fans While I admit I was sur- –Chelsea during batting practice. prised there weren’t more vio- However, there is a good lent protests in the St. Louis Carlinville City Council Meetings Hauschildt way to protest and an evil way area, there were those vandals to protest. See Ferguson, circa who decided to break windows City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the 2014. of small-business owners in I dreaded the day the deci- the downtown and the Delmar 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. sion came on the most recent Loop areas of St. Louis, along police shooting verdict. It came with the Central West End. on Friday, Sept. 15. I heard This is unacceptable. Week- Carlinville Committee Meetings “Market on the about it on the radio driving end concerts had to be canceled Square!” back from the grocery store. by the fear these thugs put to Not guilty. One little word - the city. Security could not be Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday –Amy Walton not - can conjure up so much guaranteed at these venues be- between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. emotion, and I don’t blame cause of the need to be protect- anybody for their views. I do ing other areas of St. Louis that blame those who feel the need evening. Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on to take out frustrations on the A canceled concert seems innocent and their property, small in the whole grand the first Tuesday of the month as needed. however. scheme of things. I thought the officer might I applaud all the protesters “Drosten’s had the be found guilty given some who protested in a peaceful, Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on best plate dinners evidence, but the judicial sys- hopefully meaningful way over Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. and Mrs. Drosten tem apparently did its part and the past couple of weeks. It’s made the best pies the judge ruled for the defen- the start of a healing process. in the world!” dant in this case. Maybe some good will come Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on It’s a hard pill to swallow out of it, like intellectual con- – MaryAnn for many. African-Americans versation, perhaps? Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Pollitt in St. Louis and all over the I’ve been disappointed in country for that matter have the way this country has been called for an overhaul of the showing hatred and disdain for Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on judicial system. either the president, or protest- Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Their frustrations are un- ers, the media, the police, or derstandable. I cannot be put whomever. in their position. But what’s It’s our right to protest. It’s Lake Adhoc Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday not fair is how a small group our right to be upset. But let’s of antagonists can create fear, just do it in a sensible manner, between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. “The Bookshelf!” chaos and terrible destruction please. –Erin Spoon Tree City USA committee meets as needed. Contact us if you’d like your Talk to us! voice to be heard on an issue. Carlinville Township Meetings Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp Each week we ask people on the [email protected] street a different question. If you 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 editor reserves the right to edit, condense or Carlinville, Illinois 62626 reject any letter. Publication No. 324460 © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat may be reproduced, copied or used without the express written permission of the publisher. 4A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 19, 2017 society obituary days gone by Alice L. Woodson Bryan L. Huff 50 Years Ago - October 19, 1967 Alice Lee Woodson, 80, of day, Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Bryan L. Huff, 47, of Chester- ing are his parents Kenneth and 50 years ago - Oct. 19, 1967 of doing much work, but little Carlinville passed away Sunday Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, field passed away at 2:55 p.m., Rosemary Huff of Chesterfield; Jack Cain of Carlinville has worry, and that work is the best morning, Oct. 15, 2017, at her Carlinville. Memorial services Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Me- three sons, Alex K. (Megan) Huff residence. will be conducted on Satur- morial Medical Center in of Carrollton, Derek M. joined the select group of hole- antidote for worry. Alice was born April day, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m. at Springfield. Huff and Caleb D. Huff, in-one golfers. He scored his ace ***** 10, 1937, in Jer- Zion Lutheran Church He was born April both of Chesterfield; at Carlinville Country club on the 25 years ago - Oct. 15, 1992 seyville, a daughter in Carlinville, with 20, 1970, in Car- one granddaughter, No. 4 hole which is a 135-yard Illinois Historic Preservation of Henry R. and Rev. Timothy Wil- rollton to Kenneth Brynna Huff of drive across the “water hole.” Agency chief architect Mike Lorraine (Trent) coxen officiat- L. and Rosemary Carrollton; two The ace qualifies Cain for the Jackson spoke to a gathering of Craig. ing. Burial will (Pressler) Huff. sisters, Lori Huff “Rusty Nail Hole-In-One” sweep- about 70 area residents in the Alice’s main follow in Oak He married Deb- of Kirksville, stakes, which, if won, would main courtroom of the Macoupin focus was al- Grove Ceme- orah L. (Mosby) Mo., and Jes- mean a trip for two to Golfdom’s County Courthouse on Thursday ways on her tery, Jerseyville. Huff on Nov. 26, sica (Jon) Fish home of Scotland, plus $1,000 night, October 8, to detail the family and never Alice is sur- 1988, in Fayette; of Trimble, Mo.; expense money. Should Cain win agency’s Standards for Reha- thinking of her- vived by her son, she survives. and a broth- self but the needs Alan Ray Wood- Mr. Huff er, Daryn M. the prize, the club pro, Ed Schae- bilitation and Guidelines for Re- of others. She was son of Carlinville; worked for Carl- (LaCreatia) Huff fer would also win $1,000, club habilitating Historic Buildings. a bank teller at daughter, Susan inville Area Hospi- of Greenfield. officials said. Both Jackson and assistant archi- Godfrey State Bank Loraine (Kenny) tal as an outpatient He was preceded ***** tect Gary Cole were on hand to in Godfrey and Farm- Brueggeman of Brady, service technician for in death by his mother- The last appearance of the re- answer local residents’ questions er’s and Merchants Bank Texas; grandchildren; 29 years and worked for in-law, Jean Dowland; nowned Staunton High School following the presentation. in Carlinville. In June 1994, Destiny (Joseph) Payne and Dunn’s Ambulance Service as and grandparents, Harold and Marching band in Carlinville Both Architects had spent the Alice graduated as a medical doc- Heather (Joshua) Payne; great- an emergency medical technician- Geraldine Huff and Frank and was at the Courthouse centennial entire day inspecting approxi- tor’s assistant at the age of 57, with grandchildren, Matthew Payne, intermediate for 28 years. He was Elizabeth Pressler. when the performance was music mately 21 of Carlinville’s historic the highest grade in her class. She Hunter Payne, Chloe Payne, and an 11-year member of Macoupin Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., to our ears. Friday evening the buildings. They then enjoyed a loved playing the organ and piano Caleb Payne; and sister, Ruth County 4-H, which fed his love Friday, Oct. 20, at Targhetta and band returned and presented the meal at the Macoupin County at several churches, weddings and Flannery of St. Louis, Mo. for chickens and goats. During Wooldridge Funeral Home in funerals. With her training, she did Memorials may be made to Ma- Carlinville’s football season, he Brighton. Funeral services will be half-time program at the football Historical Society Museum be- home health care for several fami- coupin County T.A.I.L.S. or Zion was seen on the sidelines giving held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, game, a performance that was fore presenting the Standards for lies throughout the years. Lutheran Church. his time and talents. Though he at the funeral home, with Rev. Ray also enjoyed, even though the Rehabilitation before their court- Alice was preceded in death Visit davisandersonfuneral- didn’t have much free time, he en- Robinson officiating. Burial will band accompanied the Staunton room audience. by her parents; son, Richard Dale home.com to leave condolences or joyed spending it with his family be in Chesterfield Cemetery. Bulldogs who defeated our Cava- ***** Woodson; sisters, Violet Sullivan light a candle in her memory. and friends. Memorials may be made to the liers 21 to 13 in the conference The Macoupin County Board and Maryann Coonrod; and broth- Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, In addition to his wife, surviv- family. tilt. gave their final approval Tuesday, er, Roger Craig. Carlinville, is in charge of ar- ***** October 13 to a General Fund Visitation will be held on Fri- rangements. Over 1,500 people attended which will remain in the black Hazel M. Goode the very successful Farm Bureau during this fiscal year, by a slim pork chop barbecue held at the margin of $4,771. The Board’s Marjorie R. Jennings Hazel Mae Goode, 79, of Carlin- Goode of Spring, Texas, Riley Carlinville High school Satur- Finance Committee has budgeted ville, formerly of Gillespie, passed Lampert of Bunnell, Fla., and Marjorie Ruth Jennings, 89, of conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, day. Over three-fourths of a ton a total of $4,268,229 in total ex- away at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. Darby Lampert of Bunnell, Fla.; of chops were consumed by the penditures for the 1992-1993 fis- Carlinville, formerly of Rood- Oct. 19, at Emmanuel Baptist 10, 2017, at Carlinville Area Hos- great-grandchildren, Braedon and hungry crowd. This annual event cal year. house, passed away Saturday af- Church, Carlinville, with Rev. pital. Camden; sibling, Don Harrison of ternoon, Oct. 14, 2017, at Cliff Woodman officiat- She was born Nov. 17, 1937, in California; and several nieces and was sponsored by the Macoupin The Budget for Special Funds Carlinville Area Hospi- ing. Burial followed in Indianapolis, Ind., to John Ells- nephews. County Farm Bureau along with shows $728,498.50 in the red but tal. Camp Butler National worth and Marjorie Ladue (Stew- In addition to her parents, she the cooperation and help of the the revenue side compilations do Marjorie was born Cemetery, Spring- art) Harrison. was preceded in death by a son, Macoupin County Pork Produc- not contain fund balances carried Jan. 1, 1928, in field. Ms. Goode was a homemaker Stephan; brother, John Harrison; ers association. over the previous fiscal year. In Oglesby, a daugh- Marjorie is and a sales manager for Bee Line and sisters, Barbara Hedden and ***** all likelihood that figure will be ter of James survived by her Fashions. Carol Harrison. “Worry” was the subject of a very close to zero during the pres- and Dorothy husband, Fran- Surviving are her children, Kev- No public services will be held. speech made by John W. Russell, ent fiscal year. Pryde. Marjorie cis E. “Dutch” in (Dee-Dee) Goode of Groves, Kravanya Funeral Home, Gil- graduated from Jennings of local attorney, at the Monday eve- ***** Texas, Bryan (Marilyn) Goode of lespie, is in charge of arrange- ning meeting of Carlinville Rota- The Carlinville School Dis- Oglesby High Carlinville; Spring, Texas, and Leslie Goode of ments. ry club. He quoted Dr. Cronin as trict Board of Education Tues- School. She sons, Kevin Bunnell, Fla.; grandchildren, Cory Anyone wishing to send an on- married Francis (Patti) Jennings Goode of Groves, Texas, Megan line condolence may do so at kra- saying, “Worry is the number one day night awarded an emergency E. “Dutch” Jen- of Olathe, Kan., Goode of Spring, Texas, Lauren vanyafuneral.com. secret public enemy.” contract to Griffith Plumbing and nings, and he sur- Blaise (Marga) Mr. Russel discussed self-pity Heating, Carlinville, to make re- vives. Jennings of Ship- as related to worry and said that pairs to the heating system at the Marjorie owned and man, and Kyle Jen- if people bothered by self pity South Elementary School. operated, with her hus- nings of Roodhouse; Patricia A. Bertagnolli would develop interests and help Under the $40,747 contract, band, Dutch’s Bar in Rood- daughters, Cathy (Gary) Grim Patricia A. Bertagnolli, 69, of field. other people, their worry would Griffith will install overhead house for several years. She loved of Pheonix, Ariz., Donna (Brent) Benld passed away at 3:15 p.m., In addition to her husband, sur- lessen. pipes to replace the distribution crossword puzzles and helped Younkin of Glendale, Ariz., Becky with the elementary school read- (Don) Bickhaus of Quincy, Traci Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at St. viving is a brother, James Scott of “It’s worry, not work, that get system that supplies hot water ing program. Marjorie was a Castleberry of Hillview and Lisa John’s Hospital in Springfield. Carlinville. people down,” the speaker said. from the boiler to 26 heaters at member of Emmanuel Baptist Jennings of Carlinville; 18 grand- She was born Dec. 26, 1947, She was preceded in death by He added that people are capable South School. Church, where she taught Sunday children; 28 great-grandchildren; in St. Louis, Mo., to Robert and her parents. school and was active in the Mis- a great-great-grandson; and sev- Ethel (Kidwell) Scott. She mar- Private services will be held. sions Program in the Baptist As- eral nieces and nephews. ried Donald L. Bertagnolli on Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, sociation. Memorials may be made to the May 19, 1972, in Carlinville; he is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie was preceded in death Leukemia Foundation. survives. Anyone wishing to send an on- by her parents; daughter, Denise Visit davisandersonfuneral- Mrs. Bertagnolli was a nurse line condolence may do so at kra- TAX SALE NOTICE Wear; a brother; and two sisters. home.com to leave condolences for St. Francis Hospital in Litch- vanyafuneral.com. Visitation was held on Wednes- or light a candle in her memory. day, Oct. 18, from 5-7 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, FOR MACOUPIN COUNTY, Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, was in charge of ar- HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Carlinville. Funeral services were rangements. 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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A Garner, Thacker welcome daughter ‘Mom prom’ Cyleah Thacker and James “Jim- planned Nov. 4 my” Garner of Carlinville are the parents of a daughter, Raylie Jean The Elizabeth Ann Seton Pro- Garner, born at 5:57 p.m., Sun- gram will host “Mom Prom 2017,” day, Oct. 15, 2017, at St. Francis with the theme of “A Night on the Hospital, Litchfield. She weighed Titanic,” Saturday, Nov. 4, at the five pounds, 11 ounces and was 18 Magnuson Grand Hotel and Con- inches long at birth. ference Center in Raymond. Doors She joins a brother, 4-year-old open at 5:45 p.m. Gracin Thacker. Maternal grand- Tickets cost $25 per person and parents are Karen Knaggs of Gil- include appetizers and entertain- lespie and Len Thacker III of Carl- ment. There will also be a cash bar inville. Paternal grandparents are and cigar station. Karie Boatman-Garner of Carlin- For more information or to pur- ville and the late James “Jim” Gar- chase tickets, call Dawn at (217) ner. Maternal great-grandparents 757-6025 or Justina at (217) 324- are Len Jr. and Sandy Thacker of 3270. Carlinville and the late Edward “Eddie” Knaggs and Linda Kne- pler. Paternal great-grandparents are Alta and the late Norman Gar- Haunt the Hill ner of Carlinville, Warren and Bet- ty Boatman of Carlinville and the event set Oct. 26 late Karen Boatman. Pleasant Hill Village in Girard will host its annual Haunt the Hill community event from 5-8 p.m., From left, Paul Mbugua, Grayson Armour and Robert Wiggins were recently named Commended Students Thursday, Oct. 26. by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Pleasant Hill Residence garage will be turned into a scary maze. Admission and food are free, but donations will be accepted. Three named Commended Students in Children who go through the maze will receive candy as a reward. There will also be Halloween- National Merit Scholarship Program themed games and a costume con- test. Carlinville High School Prin- being recognized for their excep- tential for academic success,” com- Pleasant Hill will serve hot dogs, cipal Patrick Drew recently an- tional academic promise. Although mented a spokesperson for NMSC. chili and hot cocoa. The event is nounced that seniors Grayson P. they will not continue in the 2018 “These students represent a valu- partially outdoors, so attendees are Armour, Paul K. Mbugua and Rob- competition for National Merit able national resource; recogniz- encouraged to dress accordingly. ert J. Wiggins have been named Scholarship awards, Commended ing their accomplishments, as well Children are to be accompanied by Commended Students in the 2018 Students placed among the top as the key role their schools play their parents. Students from North National Merit Scholarship Pro- 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 in their academic development, is Mac High School and members gram. Each will receive a letter of million students who entered the vital to the advancement of educa- of the PHV staff will volunteer commendation from the school and 2018 competition by taking the tional excellence in our nation. We as “scareactors” for the haunted National Merit Scholarship Corpo- 2016 Preliminary SAT/National hope that this recognition will help house. ration (NMSC), which conducts Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. broaden their educational opportu- For more information, contact the program. “The young men and women be- nities and encourage them as they Director of Development Darrin About 34,000 Commended Stu- ing named Commended Students continue their pursuit of academic Burnett at (217) 627-2181 or dbur- Eades celebrate 40th anniversary dents throughout the nation are have demonstrated outstanding po- success.” [email protected].

Melvin and Linda Eades of Eades and Gracin. Others attend- Hettick celebrated their 40th an- ing included Casey McDaniels Davis re-elected CBAI regional vice-chairman niversary by renewing their wed- and Chloe; Carline Eades; Darrin ding vows Sept. 9 at Pleasant Hill Daughtery; and Margaret Ziegen- Shawn Davis, president and Davis received his bachelor’s and the bank’s CEO in 1999. He DO YOU Christian Church in Raymond, bein. CEO of CNB Bank and Trust, degree at Southern Illinois Uni- served on the board of Commu- with Rev. David Ziegenbein offi- They were married Sept. 2, 1977, N.A., of Carlinville, was recently versity Carbondale in finance. nity BancService Corporation ciating. The couple hosted a pork at the Macoupin County Court- re-elected regional vice-chairman He is also a graduate of the Illi- from 2004-17 and on the board of NEED IT chop barbecue at their home fol- house, with Peggy Maksimuk as of the Community Bankers As- nois Bankers School, Carbondale; CBAI Services Marketing Group lowing the ceremony. matron of honor and Gary Wiser sociation of Illinois (CBAI) at the Graduate School of Banking, from 2005-14. He also serves on Those attending included their as best man. They have resided association’s annual convention, University of Wisconsin, Madi- the board of the SHAZAM Net- children and grandchildren, Ja- their whole married life in Hettick. held in Springfield. As a regional son; and Commercial Lending work and the Illinois Transfer LAMINATED? son Eades of Godfrey; Lucas and Mrs. Eades is the daughter of vice chairman, he serves on the School, Illinois State University, System. Brandi Eades, Berlynn, Hagan the late Carl and Emma Coad, for- CBAI board of directors, as well Bloomington. He began his bank- Davis lives in Carlinville with Enquirer~Democrat and Daggar of Chesterfield; Ka- merly of Champaign. Mr. Eades is as its strategic planning commit- ing career as a teller in 1980 at his wife, Cheryl. His son, Mi- tie and David Cressy and Jack- the son of Carline Eades of Carlin- tee and as chairman of its special Carlinville National Bank. He be- chael, lives in Carlinville with his 854-2534 son of Bloomington; and Ethan ville and the late Leroy Eades. events committee. came their senior lender in 1994 wife, Ali, and daughter, Reagan.

OCT. meetings calendar of events 28 Thursday, October 19 Haunt the Hill: Pleasant Hill Vil- Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. parked in the first block of South Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Auxiliary Dining Room, Friday, October 20 lage, 1010 W. North Street, Girard, Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Main Street, Benld 3-4 p.m. Any- Fairview Heights Shopping 5-8 p.m. Scary maze, Halloween- coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- noon. Trip: Sponsored by Macoupin one wanting to hand out candy, call themed games and costume con- inville, 8 a.m.-noon. Benld library at 217-835-4045. Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton County Public Transportation, call test. Free event open to the public. Carlinville Rotary 78th Hal- 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. Call Darrin Burnett 217-627-2181 loween Parade: Carlinville Plaza Campus, 7 p.m. Bingo: Carlinville Senior Citi- Monday, October 30 for more information. to Carlinville Square, 6:15 p.m. Life Recovery: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Activity Center, West zens Center, 213 North East Street, Theme: Celebrating the 150th An- McLintocks Saloon & Steak- Carlinville, noon. niversary of the Macoupin County house/Haunted Tour - Court- 1st South St., open meeting, 6:30 p.m. Pork Cookout: On the Carlinville Friday, October 27 Haunted Carlinville Ghost Courthouse with historical mo- house and Jail: Carlinville. Spon- Mt. Nebo #76 Meeting: 257 N. Broad, 7:30 p.m. Square, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds Hunter’s Tour: 7 p.m. For more in- ments. sored by Macoupin County Public benefit Summer Repertory Theatre. Free Blood Pressure Screening: Heritage Manor, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. formation or to reserve a spot, visit Lunch To Go: Holy Dormition Transportation, call 217-839-4132 illinoishauntings.com or call (217) Orthodox Parish, 300 N. 4th Street, to reserve a seat. Senior Citizens Legal Services: Senior Center, 10 a.m.-noon. Sat., October 21 791-7859. Benld, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more City of Carlinville Trick or Treat Macoupin County 911 Board: Conference Room, 2nd floor, Farmer’s Market: Across from information call Sandy Petty 217- Bingo: Carlinville Senior Citi- Night: City of Carlinville, 6-8 p.m. Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m. Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. zens Center, 213 North East Street, 204-7938. Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Carlinville, noon. 150th Anniversary of the Ma- Tuesday, October 31 coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- Immunization Clinic: Carlinville coupin County Courthouse: guid- Friday, October 20 inville, 8 a.m.-noon. City of Carlinville Trick or Treat Senior Citizens Center, 213 North ed tours every half hour starting at Night: City of Carlinville, 6-8 p.m. Haunted Carlinville Dinner East Street, Carlinville, 9:30-11:30 1 p.m. with the last tour at 3 p.m. AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. Tour: 7 p.m. For more informa- a.m. Provided by Michelle’s Phar- Haunted Escape Room: Black- Friday, Nov. 3 Connection Support Group: Federated Church, 122 East 2nd tion or to reserve a spot, visit macy; please bring insurance cards burn College’s oldest dormitory, illinoishauntings.com or call (217) Stoddard Hall, 700 College Ave, Historic Arcola’s Downtown South St., Carlinville, 7-8:30 p.m. and sign-up in advance. Holiday Open House and Lunch 791-7859. Red Cross Blood Drive: First Carlinville. 7-11 p.m. Scary haunted Sunday, October 21 Krispy Kreme Donuts: Ace house with puzzle solving. Event is at Dutch Kitchen: Sponsored by Congregational Church, 105 North Macoupin County Public Transpor- AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Hardware, 500 West Main, Franklin, Bunker Hill, 3-7 p.m. open to the public. Staunton, Family Dollar, Virden and tation, call 217-839-4132 to reserve Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church Haunted Escape Room: Black- a seat. on the Carlinville Square, 7 a.m. till burn College’s oldest dormitory, Sunday, October 29 basement, 7 p.m. sold out. Proceeds will go to Ma- Stoddard Hall, 700 College Ave, Haunted Escape Room: Black- coupin County CEO class. Saturday, Nov. 4 Monday, October 23 Carlinville. 7-11 p.m. Scary haunted burn College’s oldest dormitory, Hammer-In: Macoupin County house with puzzle solving. Event is Stoddard Hall, 700 College Ave, Life Recovery: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South Broad, Sunday, October 22 Historical Society Village Black- open to the public. Carlinville. 7-9 p.m. Scary haunted open meeting, 7 p.m. One-man Performance by smith Shop, Carlinville, 9 a.m.- house with puzzle solving. Event is Frank Runyeon: Ss. Mary and Jo- noon. Craig Camerer, from Ches- Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville Sat., October 28 open to the public. seph Church, Carlinville, 7 p.m. For Farmer’s Market: Across from terfield, winner of “Forged in Fire” Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. Trunk or Treat: Cars will be more information runyeonproduc- TV show, will give demonstration. tions.com. Anger Management: Calvary United Pentecostal Church, 704 Coffee Talk with Erika Harold featured event Candidate for Illinois Attorney E. 1st South, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24 General: Refuge Coffee House, Substance Abuse Class by CARES: Calvary United Pentecostal Hollywood Casino: St. Louis. Sponsored by Macoupin County 242 E. Side Square, Carlinville, Church, 704 E. 1st South, 8 p.m. Public Transportation, call 217- 8-10 a.m. MCDD’s Association: MCDD Building, 700 E. Elm St., 839-4132 to reserve a seat. Carlinville Public Schools Foundation Trivia Night: Carlin- Carlinville, 7 p.m. Wed., October 25 ville Elks Lodge, 201 West Main, Tuesday, October 24 Farmer’s Market: Across from Carlinville, doors open 6:30 p.m., TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. Casey’s, Carlinville, 1-5 p.m. trivia 7 p.m. Call Cheryl Price 217- Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- 854-9823 for more information or to Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- reserve your table. Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. inville, 3-6 p.m. Turkey Dinner: Benld Fire De- Free Blood Pressure Screen- AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. partment, 115 W Central Ave, ing: Carlinville Senior Citizens Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. Benld, 11 a.m. until sold out. Call Center, 213 North East Street, Carl- Football Club: Prairie Farms, 7 p.m. inville, 11 a.m. Provided by the Ma- Dan 618-799-9975, Anthony 217- coupin County Health Department. 835-4022 or Gina 217-556-2498 for Lions Club: Blackburn College, 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 20 more information. Elks: Elks Lodge, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., October 26 Chili Dinner: SS. Simon and Wednesday, October 25 Free Exercise Class by Snap Bingo Jude Parish, 304 N Macoupin St, Fitness: Carlinville Senior Citizens Carlinville Senior Citizens Center Gillespie, 4:30-6 p.m. Take out TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. Center, 213 North East Street, Carl- 213 North East Street, Carlinville, noon. meals only. Bake sale, craft bazaar inville, 10:30 a.m. and 50/50 drawing. 6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 in which he allegedly failed to re- was to him and what it is now to port to Macoupin County Jail when me,” Manar said. “That was the ordered to do so. seed that was planted in high school Amy J. Hartmann, a.k.a. Amy J. that eventually led me to this place, Cox, 32, Moro, has been charged right here, today.” with retail theft in connection with Manar said anybody in that room an Aug. 21 incident in which she could be doing what Manar is doing allegedly took gasoline valued at some 20 years from now, address- less than $150 from TJ’s Gas Sta- ing all the students in attendance. tion, Benld. Since 2006, 67 schools have suc- Melvin J. Boda, 68, Benld, has cessfully completed a school-wide been charged with theft of lost or civic assessment and been recog- Marriages mislaid property in connection nized as Democracy Schools. with an April 14 incident in which Michael L. Kenkel and Michele Macoupin Promise he allegedly knowingly obtained R. Bowers, both of Gillespie. Norwood discussed what Ma- control over an individual’s golf Justin A. Brown and Armilla A. coupin Promise can mean for stu- Roberts, both of Carlinville. bag and clubs and intended to de- prive the individual permanently of dents in Carlinville and the county. Joshua E. Koprowitz and Hailey “Opportunities for students who R. Branson, both of Carlinville. the use of the property while hav- don’t think they have one,” Nor- Jeremy M. Knake and Ann N. ing a reasonable means of identi- wood said is a major factor in the Rosentreter, both of St. Louis, Mo. fying the owner of said clubs and Clarence E. Chism and Karissa failing to take reasonable measures Macoupin Promise. “Also the abil- D. Seago, both of Carlinville. to return them. ity to use that education to change Ashley N. Lovelace and Adam Heather L. Clark, 22, Carlinville, the environment and the world. L. Bray, both of Gillespie. has been charged with retail theft in Education is the biggest opportu- Nicholas E. Brown and Whitney connection with a Sept. 22 incident nity you have to improve your de- N. Niehaus, both of Gillespie. in which she allegedly took diapers mocracy.” Divorces filed valued at less than $300 from Dol- He said that cost is a big fac- Denita M. Hedden of Royal lar General, Carlinville. tor in many not completing or at- Lakes vs. Michael Hedden of Gil- DUI tending college after high school. lespie. Kari L. Katuramu, 34, Mt. Olive, Macoupin Promise will give those Kathrine Logan of Brighton vs. has been charged with two counts close to home an alternative. Matthew Logan of Brighton. of driving under the influence and “It’s a great opportunity to Pamela S. Griffin of Virden vs. one count each of improper lane change your world - change the dy- Crime Stoppers presents grant to Benld Police Department Terry L. Griffin of Beebe, Ark. usage, operating an uninsured mo- namic,” Norwood said. “Blackburn At their October meeting, Macoupin/Montgomery Counties Crime Stoppers presented a check for $500 to Carrie Fenton of Mt. Olive vs. tor vehicle, improper display of li- gave me the opportunity to obtain Benld Police Chief Jim Zirkelback, to help offset the cost of radios for a recently purchased squad car. cense plates or registration stickers, Ian Fenton of Macoupin County. a degree, to change my life for the Picured are, from left, Crime Stoppers Board Member Peggy Yudinsky, President Dale Weidler; Zirkelbach; speeding 26-34 mph over the limit Lawsuits better.” Vice President Gerald Brand; and Secretary Ray DeVries. 1st MidAmerica Credit Union (103 mph in a 70 mph zone), fol- filed a complaint Oct. 10 against lowing too closely, failure to signal does not include the wiring of the Robert P. Edwards, seeking when changing lanes, and driver CITY electric strike, although they would required to wear seat belts. Blackburn students to $10,468.89 unpaid on a loan agree- (Continued from page 1A) install the panic button hardware, ment for the purchase of a 2011 Duck season lockset and strike. It was explained Kawasaki Voyager, interest, rea- the fee to wire the equipment would sonable attorney’s fees and costs. Mayor Deanna Demuzio ex- host haunted escape room CHS nominal. Alexander Loveless filed a com- (Continued from page 1A) plained to duck hunters in atten- plaint in forcible entry and detainer dance that, although work on the Correspondence The Blackburn College Art As- also wanted to bring a truly scary Oct. 11 against Theodore Hopper, Pat Drew, CHS Principal, intro- intake valve at Lake 1 is set to start According to the agenda, the city sociation and Blackburn Theatre haunted house to Blackburn, so we seeking possession of property in duced those who came in support Oct. 23, the work may not be com- received correspondence from Mt. Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega, combined the two,” said Alpha Psi Gillespie and $728 rent. of the two topics, including C.D. plete by the start of duck season on Nebo Lodge #76 and Macoupin will present a haunted escape room Omega President Jessica Cramer. Sunset Lake Association filed Davidsmeyer (R-100th House Oct. 28. She explained that refunds County Pork Producers, both re- Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27- “This is going to be a nerve- a complaint in forcible entry and District); Sen. Andy Manar (D- will be available to any hunter who questing 2018 cookout dates on the 29, in the college’s oldest dormi- wracking, puzzling experience that detainer Oct. 12 against Everbank, Bunker Hill); Carlinville Mayor requests one. square. The council agreed with a tory, Stoddard Hall. The escape we are very excited to present,” seeking possession of property in Deanna Demuzio; Superintendent She expressed her regrets for the recommendation to table the re- room will be open from 7-11 p.m. added Art Association President Girard, reasonable attorney’s fees of Schools Dr. Becky Schuchman, quests until the November meeting on Oct. 27 and 28 and from 7-9 Noah Daum. and costs of suit. inconvenience, but stressed the im- Justin Norwood, Blackburn act- portance of completing the work so in order to determine what dates are p.m. on Oct. 29. The event is open to all members Linda Mahan filed a complaint in ing director of admissions; Allison Lake 1 can be used as the city’s wa- available in 2018. “We wanted to create an event of the community and costs $7 per forcible entry and detainer Oct. 16 Maley, liaison for the Illinois Prin- ter source. In other business like an escape room that would person ($5 for students). For more against Patrick and Machelle Mar- cipal Association. Also recognized tin, seeking possession of property In other discussion Regarding the minutes of the have guests solve puzzles and information, contact Cramer at jes- were the democracy school team in Virden and $4,700 rent, plus previous council meeting held be fun and challenging, but we [email protected]. members, including Logan Rid- The city approved a motion nam- damages and costs. Oct. 2, Downey noted a correction enour, Lisa Kelly, Jamie Lowrance, ing the city as stewards of three Felonies IDOT signs that will identify the may be needed regarding the vote John Reels, Kathy Bridges and Matt Gazda, the district’s insur- Daniel J. Mann-Clark, 27, Carl- Standard Addition as a historic site. that authorized Alderman Cindy PARK inville, has been charged with retail Ashley Hayes and Stacy Steiner. ance agent, and see what he rec- There is no charge for the signs, but Campbell, the city’s representative (Continued from page 1A) theft in connection with an Aug. 24 “As I stand here today and scan ommends. IDOT requires an agreement with on the regional water board, to act incident in which he allegedly took this crowd of 800 students, I see pickup truck owned by the Park “I feel like we can’t back down. the city to take ownership of the and vote as a representative on the video games valued at less than our future leaders for our communi- District. She explained that it is We have given ample opportunity ties,” Drew said. “Carlinville is one sign and the land on which they are board. Downey noted the minutes $300 from Carlinville Walmart, no longer used and is taking up for their kids to clean the mess up. of 13 schools to earn this distinc- installed, as well as provide mainte- stated she is authorized to spend having been previously convicted space. She reported the district If they don’t even want to give us of theft. tion in 2017.” nance as needed. up to $30,000, which the city has purchased it for $800 ($982 with that much, it’s no different from Bruce O. Zollicoffer, 42, Royal Demuzio presented Drew with a The council approved a motion to invested as seed money in the re- license). She suggested selling anything else. I feel like we have Lakes, has been charged with un- certificate to recognize the Democ- hire three part-time police officers. gional water concept. He expressed it for $500. No vote was taken to stand our ground on that stuff,” lawful failure to register as a sex racy School. They are Zachary Healy, James his belief that the actual motion on pending further information. said Commissioner JC McLaugh- offender in connection with a Sept. “You were just given two big op- Garner and Nicolas Emery. The which the council voted did not de- Bates reported more vandalism lin. 21 incident in which he allegedly portunities,” Demuzio told the stu- hires are contingent on the comple- note any specific amount. failed to complete his annual regis- at Tom Thumb Park. Vandals have Bates reported there’s a prob- dent body. “The first opportunity is tion of physicals and power tests. Bertinetti explained the motion tration with the Macoupin County been trying to shoot beer bottles lem with moles in Loveless Park leadership and being able to be one The council agreed to pay Big allowed Campbell to spend the Sheriff’s Department. through the baskeball hoop, leav- and at the pool. A brief discussion of 13 schools in the state of Illinois Dog Construction $2,872.34 to funds the city has already trans- Jared E. Gibbs, 30, Palmyra, ing broken glass all over the court. was held on way to combat the to go through the democracy train- install a secure door between the ferred to the regional water system has been charged with aggravated Byots added that neither the problem. ing and across the curriculum that police department and the water (which, in this case, is $30,000), but battery in connection with a Sept. you just went through. The other is parents, nor the girls responsible, The board talked about their 30 incident in which he allegedly department. According to Chief a vote of the council would be re- Macoupin Promise. You are now made an effort to clean the pre- options regarding how to finance struck a peace officer in the chest David Haley, the current door has quired to spend any money coming able to be part of the community vious damage done to the play- the upgrades they’d like to make with his elbow. a hollow core and can be easily from city funds. Downey agreed and be part of leadership.” ground equipment. to the pool. No vote was taken. Michael A. Clendenen, 19, breached. He noted that if the door with the change and the council ap- Manar was hosted by Drew as Commissioner Lori Hopping Due to scheduling conflicts, the Dow, has been charged with un- is not replaced and made secure, the proved a motion to accept the min- Principal for a Day program on Fri- noted the damage should at least next meeting of the Carlinville lawful possession of a controlled city will be in violation of its crimi- utes of the previous meeting. substance (a substance containing day as well. The council approved motions to be turned into the insurance. Park Board will be held at 6 p.m. Manar’s career began ironically nal justice audit. Alprazolam) in connection with a accept the budget officer’s/treasur- Byots said she would speak to on Wednesday, Nov. 1. in the Carlinville High School According to Alderman and Fi- Sept. 16 incident. er’s report and police report. A mo- gymnasium, where he met Vince nance Committee Chair Sarah Os- Misdemeanors tion was also approved to pay the Patrick L. Martin, 24, Gillespie, Demuzio as a high school senior in wald, there is enough money in the city’s bills, including those from has been charged with resisting a 1993. city’s budget to pay for the upgrade. 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