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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper 75¢ Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 164TH YEAR NO. 9 E THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 SIXTEEN PAGES, TWO SECTIONS INSIDE Construction begins on Dakota Access Pipeline By Kathleen Clark throughout the county as a multi- in Marion County. Even with the approval, there are still mately a quarter of a mile north of The summer of 2016 will be re- state oil pipeline is assembled. Con- The line will minimize transporta- some kinks to iron out on the federal the Northwestern CUSD 2 in Pal- membered as the year the pipeline structions easements of up to 100 tion costs and increase the country’s level in that state. Agreements have myra. Illinois Route 4 will intersect was here. Construction has begun in feet and counties-long will be full of ability to be more energy dependent. not yet been reached between the the pipeline near the Hettick Road Illinois on the Dakota Access Pipe- bulldozers, cranes, pipes and dump Dakota Access received permit ap- pipeline and the Standing Rock Sioux intersection and then the line contin- line Project. trucks. Not to mention the drivers, proval from the Illinois Commerce Reservation along the Missouri River. ues west of Standard City and will June marks the beginning of the pipe welders, generator operators and Commission with unanimous ap- In Macoupin County, the pipeline cross Illinois Route 108 just west of 1,168 mile pipeline construction by support staff that comes with the job. proval on Dec. 16, 2015. will start in the northwest corner of County Road 20. Then, the line will CAH Auxiliary the company Precision for Energy All of this commotion is to get a por- Iowa was not so eager to approve Scottville township traveling south- cross Illinois route 127 just north of tion of the over one million barrels the line, but on June 10, the Iowa east through the county. The pipeline Donnellson and cross Illinois Route purchases artwork Transfer Project’s Dakota Access Pipeline Project. of crude oil obtained each day from Utilities Board approved it with a will be just north of Scottville, and 16 near Hornsby. for patients' rooms Major construction will occur North Dakota to a transportation hub 2-1 vote and a dissent statement. cross Illinois Route 111 approxi- See PIPELINE on 7A See 3A.

Adan Waldeck, Alyssa Britenstine wed May 14 See 5A. On Route 108 East of Carlinville, the ground is being dug out and the pipeline is set and ready to be placed in the ground for the Dakota Access Pipeline Project.

The map on the right shows the route the Dakota Access Pipeline will take. North Dakota and pass through South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois, where it ends in Marion County. County Board fails to pass precinct changes By Jess Willard Brighton citizen Rosemary Mayer- on Parade” event. “As of right now, Harold and Shirley When the county board met on hofer was the last guest speaker for we’ve sold almost 180 chairs,” she Newby to celebrate June 15 at 6 p.m., an expectation the evening. She expressed her dis- said. “There’s like three chairs left.” 65th anniversary hung in the air. A decision had to be may over Brighton being split into The chairs will be designed to pro- made regarding the proposed chang- three precincts. She said, “We have mote the local businesses and pub- See 5A. es to the precinct boundaries in seven 1400 registered voters, but every- lic officials in the city. Brianza then SPORTS townships. However, the results of body knows that you don’t have all mentioned the “jail chair.” Starr had the vote came out with two evenly of those voters come in.” Mayerhofer bought a chair to donate to the old matched sides and no answer. added that no one ever had to wait in Macoupin County Jail, which led According to County Clerk Pete a line longer than 15-20 minutes. to the idea of Shop Local First’s Duncan, he introduced the idea two Board member Harry Starr dis- “Unlock Our Jail” promotion. Starr months ago to balance the precincts. cussed business within the building said he would need $23,000 to re- Last month, the board voted 17-0 to and grounds committee. He noted open the old jail, so Brianza started proceed with making changes to the that no bids have been made on the a fundraiser selling the “jail chairs.” precincts. Duncan clarified that this old clinic at this time. He added, “I They are $800 each and five have would be a cost-saving change. His wanted to take this second here to already been sold. “This isn’t about calculations display that if it goes extend a big thank you to the Master Carlinville. This is about the whole into effect during the next voting Gardeners for all their planting over county,” she said. Kelsey Card claims year, then it would save the county at the courthouse.” Starr also thanked There were several resolutions national championship $11,000; if it goes into effect during many others who have been involved brought forward. Duncan said that in discus. the current voting year, then it would with maintaining the grounds. the audit came back from the work- See 1B. save the county $21,000. After committee reports were giv- ers compensation premium; there A suggestion was made to table en, administrator of the Public Health was an increase of about $40,000 the vote since some felt the decision Department Kent Tarro discussed the that the board would have to pay. should be made by the people of the Maple Street Clinic’s treatment plans They voted in favor of paying for townships. Duncan explained doing for those suffering from opiate and an advisory referendum wouldn’t be heroin addiction. He mentioned that See PRECINCT on 7A the best decision because unaffected the recently-held press conference on townships would be voting on the the topic was well-received by the matter. The motion was made by Ol- media. “We had already been serving lie Schwallenstecker to change the a few people, but the news went out precincts by November. However, that night,” he said. “The next day, Cory Landon broke the vote was split 9-9. we got 35 phones calls from people his personal best According to Robert’s Rules of looking for help.” Tarro mentioned record for two miles Order, the motion failed due to the that they can only take up to 30 peo- tie. Duncan later commented on the ple right now but hopes by August to See 8B. outcome and said, “I’m disappointed take on 30 more. that the board decided tonight to keep Shop Local First Carlinville board an unbalanced map in terms of voters member and co-chairman of the This map shows the proposed new precinct lines for Macoupin County, re- per precinct. It’s not cost-effective.” “Foodie” Group Committee Sherry ducing the number of precincts from 61 to 50. On Tuesday, Macoupin County Saturday He plans to bring up this matter in the Brianza was the second guest speaker Board members voted 9-9 on a motion to adopt the new boundaries, result- 6/18 67 91 future. for the night. She spoke of the “Chairs ing in the measure not passing. Sunday 6/19 72 95 Enquirer~Democrat takes home 14 awards from IPA Convention By Jess Willard Second place awards were won out by creating brand awareness.” INDEX The Macoupin County Enquirer- for Best Ad Less Than A Full Page Winchester and Gracey also received Informational Graphic Democrat received a total of 14 by Gracey and graphic artist Jaime third place for General Advertising Best Classified Section Editorial 4A awards during the Illinois Press As- Winchester for “Christmas for a Sol- Excellence for the 4th of July special sociation’s annual convention held dier.” Gracey and Winchester also section. “Classified pages have nice Society 5A in Springfield June 9 and 10. The received a second place honor for flow and headers stand out. Overall layout is clean and easy to read,” Best House Ad Obituaries 6A Illinois Press Association, located Best One-Time Special Section rec- in Springfield, represents more than ognizing the Valentine’s Day 2015 said judges. Best One-Time Special Section Court 7A 450 daily and weekly newspapers. section. “Eye catching content for a An honorable mention was given Best Ad Less than a Full Page Members of the Wisconsin Newspa- popular theme,” commented judges. to Gracey and Winchester for Best Best Shared Page/Signature Page Sports 1B per Association served as this year’s Graphic artist Jonathon Parish was Annual Special Section, again rec- contest judges. presented with a second place award ognizing the Valentine’s Day 2015 Mac Stats 3B In advertising, the Enquirer-Dem- for Best Shared Page/Signature Page section. “The cover of this section is General Advertising Excellence Trades 3B ocrat captured nine awards. A total for “Firefighter Appreciation.” Judg- really eye-catching, looks like a Val- Editorial Page of 59 newspapers participated with es congratulated, “Nice layout. Great entine’s Day card,” praised judges. Spot News Photo Church 4B nearly 900 contest entries. Graphic theme. Good use of color.” The staff “Local love stories give it a personal Best Ad Series artist Susie Gracey received a first was additionally awarded second touch.” Parish was also given an Calendar 4B place award for Best Classified Sec- place for Best House Ad for “Got an honorable mention for Best Niche Feature Writing tion for the section that ran in the Event?” Publication for the Scary Stories Classified 5B newspaper’s Jan. 15, 2015 issue. Gracey was given a third place Book. Best Niché Publication “Love the classified’s header and the award for Best Ad Series for “Cash Publisher Paula Endress said, “I Best Annual Special Section ©2016 Macoupin County category headers,” the judges noted. Mob.” Judges commended her de- am proud of the fine work our staff HM Enquirer Democrat “Like the location of the page num- sign abilities, stating, “The ads keep creates and the recognition from the Illinois Public Policy Institute Award For bers too, something different, but I the same color scheme and layout to Best Promotion of Public's Right To Know think it works very well.” make the next Cash Mob event stand See IPA AWARDS on 9A

2534 news School board to seek property tax Park board referendum for November ballot By Eric Becker percent sales tax increase approved. limited resources, is creative and thinks ment Tax was added to the Educational The Carlinville Unit School District But it all comes back to trying to outside the box; is a team builder with Fund and removed from the IMRF/SS addresses #1 Monday at its monthly meeting dis- maintain or increase services the district high expectations, hires well, delegates Fund. cussed the possibility of sending to vot- currently provides. effectively; an excellent communicator Overall, revenues were adjusted for a ers the need to pass a referendum in the “Even if we eliminate the deficit, we who listens actively, writes well, speaks $35,301 difference. November election to increase educa- still have a low dollar spent per pupil,” articulately and can deliver clear, con- Other discussion tional taxes for property owners. Kelly said. “To me, in order to eliminate sistent messages to both internal and The board adopted the prevailing The district is facing over a $500,000 the deficit and to provide services in external audiences utilizing a variety wage statement for the district for fiscal complaints deficit in its budget. Superintendent which we are strained to provide right of methods; possesses a strong aca- year 2017. Whether it was from Face- comments. He said, “There Mike Kelly said the need is there to try now, I believe we need additional rev- demic background and knowledgeable The board also adopted elementary book comments or conversa- are constant complaints about and expand revenue within the district enue.” about curriculum, instruction and how and secondary school student/parent tions in person, the Carlinville this park district. If they would without cutting any programs, given the Kelly said there are three issues that students learn; understands poverty, its handbooks for the 2016-17 school year Park Board has been catching only come to a park board current financial fiasco the state of Illi- need to be addressed to make sure that related issues and their impact on stu- with various changes and updates. some negative attention re- meeting to get the truth, then nois is currently facing with education the district does not make any other sig- dent learning; is technology literate, The board approved the motion garding their recent decisions. they would understand us in- funding. nificant spending cuts. understands and supports the meaning- to adopt the resolution selling or de- Randy Link, who handles stead of going on the street and If placed on the ballot, this question “One of those is the effective use of ful integration of technology and 21st stroying surplus equipment, including park maintenance, reported talking or going on Facebook would be asked of the voters: “Shall the endeavors,” Kelly said. “The second century learning skills; keeps focus on kitchen equipment, athletic apparel and that the following items had and talking.” maximum annual tax rate for education one is the sales tax which we success- what’s best for the students. technological equipment. been taken care of: some The park board plans to up- purposes of the Carlinville Community fully got passed in the county. The Robertson will return Nov. 1 with The board approved the immediate growth was cleaned out of grade all of the parks before Unit School District No. 1, Macoupin third, we still have to generate revenue a slate of candidates ready for the in- resignations of Quinn Steiner as var- fences, weeds were sprayed the synthetic field goes in. County, Illinois, be increased and es- to eliminate deficits in order to expand terview process, as well as preparing sity softball coach at Carlinville High with Roundup to limit weed- Duckels clarified. “Not every tablished at (fill in blank) percent on services to where they were. We need to board members and the community and School and Jesse White as a volunteer eating, and mowing has been conceivable project that could the full, fair cash value of taxable prop- have all three of those things happen, or staff committees for the interviewing assistant baseball coach. kept up-to-date with the ex- possibly be done will be done erty as equalized or assessed by the we are going to see a reduction.” process. The board approved the resigna- ception of the CNB field. before we move on to some- Department of Revenue instead of (fill The board voted to have Kelly fur- Finances tions of Keith Petri, career and techni- In addition, Link stated thing else. It’s just not real- in blank) percent, the maximum rate ther research the potential of having the The board approved the issuance of cal teacher, and Jill Graham, elemen- that the CNB field had been istic. This is why the master otherwise applicable to the next taxes property tax referendum placed on the around $2 million taxable general ob- tary school teacher, after the 2019-2020 to be extended for said purpose?” Vot- November 2016 ballot. ligation limited school bonds, series school year. tilled and truckloads of dirt list is important.” They plan ers would then be asked to choose yes Superintendent search 2016, for the purpose of increasing the Approved for employment were were donated. It will be lev- to take on the high-priority is- or no. The board heard from Diane Robert- working cash fund of the district, pro- Karen Rosentreter as an elementary eled out soon. His hope is for sues. Kelly would recommend looking son and Paula Hawley of School Exec viding for the levy of a direct annual tax teacher, Tegan Clinton as high school the field to be played on in a The park board had also into the range of a 40 to 60-cent in- Connect, giving an update on the search to pay the principal and interest on said math teacher, Michelle Schmidt as couple weeks, and it will be a received some complaints re- crease, if the board would be interesting for a new superintendent. bonds, and authorizing the sale of said Spanish teacher and Marissa Rosen- dirt field for the time being. garding the times the fields in pursuing such a referendum. Around Kelly is retiring following the 2016- bonds. treter as middle school science teacher “Don’t know if we’ll make it were being chalked. Treasurer $700,000 would be raised for a 0.5 per- 17 school year. Before the regular meeting, there for the 2016-17 school year. in a couple weeks, but we hope Michelle Tiburzi made it clear cent increase, and around $1.4 million Robertson updated the board on the was a special public hearing for the A 1 percent increase to the salary to,” he said. that either no field should be for a 1 percent increase, Kelly said. findings after conducting nine focus amended budget for the Fiscal Year schedules for all educational support It will not be sanctioned by chalked before 2 p.m., or a However, it has to be approved by the groups and two open forums consisting 2016. District business manager personnel and building level principals the Illinois High School Asso- field should be left open un- voters, which could be a tough thing to of 55 attendees, and from 157 online Heather DeNeve updated the board on for 2016-17 school year was approved ciation as of right now because til later in the day. “There has accomplish, Kelly acknowledged. responses. the amended budget. by the board. there is no fence up. They are to be a field open, so you can “Unless you are very committed to Robertson detailed the strengths of Issuance of $2 million in working It was also approved that the De- in the process of tearing down practice,” said Tiburzi. Link this, it’s not something you should pur- the district, the challenges facing the cash bonds were added to the amended muzio Center Committee and the the old fence, then they intend determined that he would try sue,” Kelly told the board members. “It district and priorities amongst the fo- budget and many line items were ad- CUSD superintendent continue nego- on putting up a new fence that to leave a field open. will take a lot of effort. It will take of cus groups and online respondents, and justed. tiations for the transfer of the Demuzio meets all specs. Going back to the CNB field continuity from each board member came away with a profile statement for The budgeted operating deficit was Center from the city of Carlinville to Link moved the conversation discussion, Smith said the that you’re in favor of it and that you the new superintendent. reduced from $668,433 to $529,448, a Carlinville CUSD #1. to the complaints he had been Goesmann family figured they believe in it.” There were 10 statements profiled overall decrease of $138,985. The Macoupin County Cruisers in hearing: “We’re getting some may have between $10,000 A sales tax proposal passed in March that the community and district are The overall budgeted deficit is re- cooperation with the Carlinville School flack on the street about the and $15,000 to donate to the after failing twice, bring a 1 percent in- looking for in a new superintendent. duced by $621,701. District, will host a Cruise In at Carlin- gate and a lot of flack about the field. A couple board members crease for educational purposes, such as They include being highly visible In revenues, the education fund was ville High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. new synthetic field.” The ma- spoke with them, and the fam- facilities to Macoupin County schools. and personable; becoming vested in added $53,000 in title grants. A total of on Saturday, June 25. Cars, vintage jority of the comments received ily plans to dedicate the funds Carlinville has one of the lowest tax district and community events; being a $15,000 of general state aid was added trucks, motorcycles and more will be have to do with not fixing up regardless of if it’s synthetic rates compared to other districts in the visible leader in empowering others and to the educational fund and removed displayed. A 0-50 drawing, live DJ and the other parks. One example or not. According to Duckels, conference, county and area. developing long-range plans along with from operations and maintenance. entertainment with hundreds of dollars he gave was, “If they have the the Goesmann’s father was a Board member Bobbi Klaus was maintaining and protecting the finan- Around $9,600 was reduced in trans- in giveways will also take place. money to do that, then why baseball fan and spent a lot of concerned about the public percep- cial health of the district; understands portation due to proration and recalcu- Cost is $10 donation per vehicle, don’t they fix up Tom Thumb?” time on the field. They want tion that the district is looking for more school finance and makes wise, equita- lation of entitlement. Around $5,000 of with net proceeds benefiting Carlinville He also listed concerns about to donate the money in his money so soon after just getting the 1 ble decisions regarding the allocation of Corporate Personal Property Replace- schools. equipment, such as bleachers, memory and plan to do further and rocks on playing fields. fundraising such as a benefit Board members clarified that poker tournament. They also they are entertaining the idea want to dedicate money to- of a synthetic field; it’s not set wards dugouts. in stone. Smith mentioned that he Commissioner Bob Duckels would like Loveless Park to be requested that Link put togeth- transferred from the city’s pos- er a master list of maintenance session to the board. He added that needs to be done at the it would be discussed at the fi- parks. He felt this would be nance committee meeting. a more organized procedure. In regards to the pool roof, “Verbally, it’s a lot to take in,” material from the shingles is he said. He believed it would falling into pool. Smith found also help with budgeting. out from one potential bidder President Larry Smith dis- that putting an all-metal roof cussed how “Take It To Town” on the pool would cost about cleaned up Loveless Park. He $10,728.50. He added that heard several compliments construction wouldn’t begin about the walking track and until September. said, “My wife walks it every Duckels returned the discus- morning, and she says you can sion to the CNB field and said have a picnic out there on the part of the process of analyzing side now.” The board mem- feasibility of the field would bers mentioned that the clean- be to form a special committee up is about 80 percent done. of both people involved with The bathroom walls have been baseball in Carlinville as well painted and smell better as a as those who operate traveling whole. Goal posts couldn’t be programs and would pay for painted because it rained, but use of field. 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2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, JUNE 16, 2016 news CAH Auxiliary purchases artwork for patients’ rooms Having generated enough surplus County to consider special cash from its various fundraising pro- grams, the Carlinville Area Hospital service area for Staunton (CAH) Auxiliary has bought 25 framed and matted prints for display in the hos- pital’s patient rooms. The prints cost Area Ambulance Service $6,859.76. Bill Adler, director of area (in this case, the Staunton “Most often, when we have enough Staunton Area Ambulance Ser- Star Times), and hold a public money in our account to buy something vice, asked Macoupin County hearing. From the date of the to enhance the patient’s experience in Board’s General Administra- public hearing, there will be a the hospital, we spend it on equipment,” tive Committee at its June 8 60-day waiting period, during said Co-President Becky Donaldson. meeting to consider setting up which residents have a chance “This time, with the approval of the a “special service area” for the to circulate and/or sign a peti- hospital administration, we decided to spend our surplus literally on the hospi- ambulance service to help re- tion against the proposed ser- tal culture. We thought patients should lieve its current financial situ- vice area; if 51 percent of the have something beautiful and cheerful ation. registered voters or 51 percent to look at while they are staying at Carl- According to Adler, the fi- of the property owners in the inville Area Hospital.” nancial problems are due pri- proposed area sign the petition, Sizes, colors and frames vary from Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary recently purchased art for patient rooms. Pictured are, back row, from marily to a drastic increase the special service area is au- one picture to another, but the common left, Kelly Kaganich, Bev Neuhaus, Mary Kay Berry, Susan Pressler, Glenda England, Karen Lanzerotte, in workers’ compensation tomatically rejected and cannot thread is nature. “We wanted to bring Cheryl Davis, Jan Best, Ann Woods, Rosalind Bloome, Angie LeVora, Joan Klaus, Ardeth Jokisch and premiums over the past few be brought up for consideration nature into the rooms, so the patients Beth Young; front row, Stella Hughes, Rhonda Caveny Jones, Barb Lounsbury and Ruby Hoback. years (from $19,761 in 2012 to again for two years. can revisit scenes that they enjoy and $191,598 in 2016) and the low If less than 51 percent of the at the same time, focus on getting back ings or prints in the plans, so we sug- ficers and members and hospital staff commemorative brick campaign, me- levels of Medicaid reimburse- registered voters or property into those scenes in person once they gested that the Auxiliary purchase them members sat in the conference room morial gifts and membership dues. The ment. If approved, the service owners sign the petition, there leave the hospital,” said Co-President this time around. The membership voted with representatives from Resource annual 5K Hustle in early September is area would be the same as that are two options: either the One, while they projected hundreds primarily a health and fitness run but it Jan Best. unanimously to do so at our last meet- for Staunton Fire Protection county board can directly vote ing. The pictures arrived at the end of of images on the screen,” said Don- does generate income as well. The Aux- According to CAH/Auxiliary liaison District, and it would go into to establish the service area, or April and are now hanging on the walls aldson. “We went through them four iliary also sponsors and manages the Jamie Bray, “When the hospital was effect when the tax levy is ad- an advisory referendum can be built five years ago, our patient rooms in the patients’ rooms.” times -- each time narrowing down the not-for-profit LifeLine program and its According to Donaldson and Best, choices until we finally arrived at the annual blood drives. opted in December. placed on the ballot in Novem- were carefully designed to be bright and Some of the board members ber to gauge residents’ opin- cheerful -- neutral or cheerful colors and the decision on which prints to buy 25 that we purchased. It was fun to see For more information about member- was a difficult one. They worked with all of the beautiful scenes. It was a la- ship and volunteer opportunities, contact expressed interest in putting ions on the matter. In the past, an open, roomy feel so patients and their an advisory referendum on the the county has established spe- visitors would feel welcome, safe and a Springfield company called Re- bor of love.” Kelly Kaganich at (217) 854-7317 or November ballot to determine cial service areas for Bunker comfortable. But there were no paint- source One, which specializes in inte- The CAH Auxiliary raises funds visit cahcare.com/community-outreach/ rior decor. “Some of our Auxiliary of- through its Retail Therapy Gift Shop, its hospital-auxiliary. what the public would want; Hill and Mt. Olive without an however, such a referendum advisory referendum. would only be able to be done Adler said the ambulance in Macoupin County, though service has been working to Finance Committee hears of park board concerns some of the service area would cut expenses such as payroll The majority of the June 13 finance that’s when it should be closed.” written, especially since the definition Closet said they had issues with busi- also fall in Madison County. to help alleviate the problems. committee meeting was spent discuss- However, Oswald pointed out that of maintenance is unclear. However, in- ness during that time. “I was up there Macoupin County Clerk Pete When he was asked if the resi- ing items brought up by Park Board the agreement made with the city was surance was the main reason he brought and there were hardly any people,” he Duncan explained that the pro- dents knew of the ambulance President Larry Smith, ranging from that gates should be open when ac- the idea forward in the first place. “We said. “Virden was packed.” Demuzio cess to get the ball rolling is as service’s financial problems, the potential synthetic field to owner- tivities are taking place in park. Smith really wish we could insure that place, had a contrasting view and said the follows: first, the board would he said he did not believe so. ship of Loveless Park. retorted that people don’t drive safely and we can do it for less than you can,” Refuge did well. Their registry had pass an ordinance proposing The committee recommended Co-chairman Doug Downey opened through there -- they speed but added he said. Oswald agreed to have the at- many names added to it. Alderman the formation of the special the community be notified. the discussion on a raise for the city that he understood their request. Os- torneys go over the agreement, so it Tim Coonrod added that the city yard service area. That ordinance Shielda Lewis made a mo- clerk and treasurer. He did a compari- wald clarified that it didn’t have to could be discussed again in the future. sales went well as there were “gobs being passed would not mean tion, seconded by Frank Long, son of the salaries for those positions be open all day, just from 5-10 p.m. Smith moved the discussion to the of people” out. Ultimately, Demuzio that the service area is created, to recommend the full board by looking at four surrounding cities According to Smith, the park board synthetic field and said it will not be didn’t see an issue. just that the county is consid- pass the ordinance proposing with similar populations. Ultimately, intends on constructing a parking lot put in before updating the other parks The meeting concluded with Bud- he came to the conclusion that they near the area. nor is it set for construction next year. get Officer Claudia Leonatti bringing ering creating it. After that, a the special service area and for were underpaid. Downey suggested to In regards to transferring Loveless The park board is merely analyzing the up how Central Realty would like public notice would have to an advisory referendum to be raise the city clerk’s pay from $41,000 Park ownership from the city to the idea. The synthetic field was tabled un- $1,000 to sponsor Tour De Milk out- be sent to all affected taxpay- placed on the November bal- to $49,000 and the treasurer’s pay park board, Oswald said she would til a later date. of-town advertising. There was confu- ers in the district, run a public lot. Only they voted in favor from $150 per week to $225 per week. need to see the original trust agreement The committee moved on to talk sion within the council regarding this notice in the primary news- of it; Tony Wiggins and Ollie He added that Carlinville’s city clerk from 1992 before the request could be about the train station insurance. Os- request. Oswald and other committee paper with circulation in that Schwallenstecker abstained. would still be paid $15,000 less than considered. She mentioned that At- wald said, “The amount that we’re go- members thought the organization was the lowest paid city clerk from the sur- torney Brent Cain is supposed to go ing to insure is not the $3 million; it’s asking for a donation. Leonatti said, rounding areas. over the original trust agreement. As it closer to $1.2 million because we’re “We don’t just write them a check for It has been nine years since a raise stands, the park board is only in charge not insuring the cement and all that.” It $1,000. They present us with bills, County budget meetings with has been put in place for the position, of the maintenance of Loveless Park. would end up costing between $1,000 so we see what they did with it.” She and it will not go into effect for another Smith said, “I know there’s a money and $2,500 per year. They determined added that it would come out of the year since they have to wait for the trust, and we’re not interested in that. it shouldn’t be a big issue and turned tourism fund since it’s related to out- department heads upcoming next election cycle. Downey motioned We just believe that all parks should be out better than they thought. of-town travel and overnight stays. By Eric Becker Clerk. At this point they should for the topic to be taken to the city under our control. We want to be able Alderman George Cerar wanted to Oswald said, “We should encour- The Macoupin County Finance be around 75 percent. Revenues council, and the motion carried. to do what we want to do.” discuss the Shop Local First commu- age this as if you have bills that fit Committee updated members brought in thus far are around 74 The committee opened the Love- According to Smith, the park board nity breakfast and “The Last Days of into tourism, then we’ll pull from the with a list of budget hearings for percent. less Park and synthetic field discussion has been out there paying for every- Summer” events. He said, “We need tourism fund.” She said the rewording fiscal year 2016-17. Three resolutions were pre- by talking about the gates at Loveless thing without any help, such as dam- to show more support for local busi- would prevent citizens from thinking All department heads within sented by Duncan to the finance Park. Chairman Sarah Oswald and age from a tree that was blown down. nesses.” Demuzio believed the com- the committee was just handing out the county will be meeting with- committee, including one for Mayor Deanna Demuzio received “Since the city owns that, should we mittee was already supportive. This money. The committee approved the in the next week. Meetings are a tort liability appropriation. complaints that the gates are never send a bill to the city for that?” he past weekend, the city-wide yard sales motion to pull up to $1,000 from the scheduled for Thursday of this Worker’s compensation is still open during Little League games. asked. Oswald believed fixing damage and the Blue Carpet Corridor took tourism fund for Central Realty’s re- week at 5 p.m., along with June owed $40,337, which is higher Smith said, “We tried opening it, and fell under the category of maintenance. place. Cerar mentioned that Cam- quest, but they would have to provide 20 and 21, also at 5 p.m. than originally thought. More in- we got criticized for it. People said Smith said the agreement should be re- den’s Art and Wine and My Sister’s bills as proof of their expenses. All departments are asked to formation will take place at the reduce their general fund ac- board meeting. counts by a minimum of 2.5 Another appropriation regards percent, which is down from the real estate stamp fund and bump- amount they had to try and cut ing up that appropriation from last year. $97,000 to $128,000. A motion GreenfieldBy Kathleen Clark ville is a bit further downchurch the road [28 ular education materialstarts in a Christian dren. Thisschool unique program consists of In July, a proposed tentative passed to take to full council. A new school is set to open for fami- miles].” environment. We will have a Chris- mastery-based curriculum and materi- budget is scheduled with the Also passed was a motion to lies in the Greenfield area this fall. Faith Gruen feels the new school will be tian teacher, Christian Staff and be in als that are self-instructional, character adoption of the budget in August. increase the Copy Room ap- Bible Christian Church of Greenfield attractive to some families who cur- a church. There will be more emphasis building, and individually prescribed.” A budget review for the nine propriation from $10,000 to approved the start-up of a kindergarten rently homeschool their children. “It is on Christian world views as opposed The individualized approach for month period, the three-quarters $23,800. This will help alleviate through 12th grade school on Sunday. a more formal education, a communal to the secular view point.” Gruen says each student is a key factor of the ACE mark, was discussed at the fi- any fees incurred as the county Pastor Brian Gruen and his congrega- group. There will be more opportuni- there will be all regular subject matter curriculum. tion feel a Christian based school will ties as a group and more sense of com- taught in a classroom like setting, to Greenfield is a town of about 1,100 nance committee meeting. buys out a new vendor and gets be an asset to the community. munity. We will offer a more church- include but not limited to, arithmetic, just west of the Macoupin/Greene Expenses in the general fund a new contract with another ven- Currently he says families interested based educational environment [than writing, reading, science and history. county line, near the intersection of are around 76 percent, accord- dor for the five machines in the in such an education are limited to St. public schools].” On the ACE organization’s web- Route 108 and Route 267. Official reg- ing to Pete Duncan, County county courthouse building. John’s Catholic School in Carroll- The Faith Bible Christian School site, staff explains their curriculum has istration information will be available ton Gruen has been following church will be implementing the Acceler- been used since the 1970s by home- in the coming weeks and interested based schools and academies through ated Christian Education Curriculum school groups, schools and families. parents can contact Brian Gruen at research, and has followed the suc- [ACE]. Gruen, who will be assisting They have designed a Biblically based (217) 204-2815. Classes will be held at cess of Westfair Christian Academy of with the curriculum and day to day educational program geared to meet the Faith Bible Christian Church at 602 Jacksonville. “But,” he says, “Jackson- classes, says the school will offer “Reg- the learning needs of individual chil- Main Street in Greenfield. Montgomery County Fair June 22-26, 2016 Moose Lodge Route 127, Butler, Illinois 62015 Schedule of Events Fathers Day BreakFast Wednesday, June 22 Arts & Crafts Building Open 5-9 p.m. Sunday, June 19 Opening Ceremonies for 2016 Fair (Grandstand) 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Junior Miss and Queen Pageants (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 Dads Eat Free! Arts & Crafts Building Open 5-9 p.m. dults ids And under eAt Karaoke Contest (Expo Building) 6:30 p.m. A $8 • K 5 Free Little Miss and Little Mister Pageant (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 Arts & Crafts Building Open 5-9 p.m. Country Music Artist Jacob Bryant (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m. (Opening for Bryant will be The Cary Miller Band) Saturday, June 25 Special Olympics Games 10 a.m. Kid’s Day Activities 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Featuring Professor Longhair Magic Show Arts & Crafts Building Open 2-9 p.m. Power Wheels Derby and Demolition Derby (Grandstand) 7:30 p.m. Hunter Sharp & DJ Scott Durbin (Beer Pavilion) 8-12 p.m. Sunday, June 26 Speed Horse Show (Horse Arena) 10:00 a.m. Truck & Tractor Pulls (Grandstand) 12 Noon Arts & Crafts Building Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up exhibits from Arts & Crafts 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Gate Admission $5 Per Person FREE CARNIVAL RIDES Additional admission fees required for grandstand events. 217-272-4489 • www.montgomeryfair.org

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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. Council meetings are designed for public participation talk to us having the media analyze the issue before the ally show up at council meetings expecting an- THE ISSUE governing body knows what’s going on isn’t editorial swers, but good answers usually take time. In Citizens are often exactly an ethical approach. Public areas of many situations, the resident’s concern may be What is frustrated when they concern need to be addressed during public sent to one of the city’s or village’s committees meetings. like a public statement made during a meeting or commissions for discussion before a recom- call the city or an alder- State statute requires the opportunity for where it is documented in the minutes and, mendation is made to the full council. Since your dad’s man with concerns. public comment during open session of regu- hopefully, by local media. committee and commission meetings are open lar meetings. Residents need to keep in mind Unfortunately, for the woman with com- to the public, it is advisable that any member signature OUR VIEW that airing one’s concerns in a calm direct plaints against her village, when given the of the public who has brought an issue to the The most effective way way during a public meeting can go a long floor, she began by shouting and lobbing council attend those meetings so they are privy saying? way toward getting those issues addressed. accusations at members of the board. When to any discussion on their topic. to resolve an issue with Once a matter has been brought to the gov- the mayor asked her to keep to one topic, she The fact is, legally, there is very little a coun- local government is to erning body publicly, that board is then chal- refused and continued her rant in a very loud cil can do outside of open session of a public speak out at a public lenged to act on it. Whether that action is to and disruptive way, after another warning fell meeting when it comes to decision making. “I’ve known him the liking of the member of the public re- on deaf years, the mayor eventually had the meeting. Statute dictates that members of the public can since Moby Dick mains to be seen, but holding a council’s feet village police officer escort the woman out of be involved in regular public meetings. Mem- One of the great challenges facing every to the fire ina public way is likely to bring an the meeting. bers of the public should take advantage of was a sardine.” city or village involves maintaining some sort answer much more quickly. When speaking at public meetings, the the opportunity to bring their concerns to their of balance when it comes to keeping everyone Recently, in a nearby community, a wom- public’s right to speak isn’t without limita- local boards and follow the decision-making - Elise “happy.” While no one thinks it’s possible to an contacted a reporter about concerns she tions. Those wishing to make a point with a process from the committee level to the full Sherman keep everyone happy, there is always an effort, had regarding the village’s water bills. Since council need to do so in a civilized way, es- council. at the very least, to keep everyone content. the reporter had attended every regular meet- pecially if they are presenting a cause to the It’s impossible to make everyone happy, but Reporters are often approached by individu- ing in that village for over a year, she knew council for the first time. Given that the issue when members of the public are able to wit- als about various grievances they have with the matter had not been presented to the at hand isn’t on the agenda, it is unlikely the ness local government in action, they become a local government-- usually, the city council board publicly. The reporter encouraged the board will hold a discussion on the matter, more knowledgeable and effective member of or village board. There are simply not enough resident to present her concerns to the board much less vote on it. The governing body has the community. 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Father’s Day memories more “When I would about spending time with dad complain about He also took me hunting a my midnight Eric couple of times, fishing numer- curfew, he would becker ous times, although I was not a always tell me, patient fisherman andquickly de- ‘Nothing good termined that the outdoors life is happens after ather’s Day is Sunday, not for me. Although he and my midnight.’” and I am not the one to brother go fishing several times a get too emotional or sen- year and with my nephew joining - Andrea Ftimental when it comes to these the fold, have become quite the Williamson types of events. I grew up in Ri- trio of fishermen. verton with terrific parents, and He was a proud member of thankful that they are still around the Knights of Columbus, and in and still giving great advice, es- 1993, when I became the right pecially when I became a father. age, joined the Catholic fraternity My parents treated my brother as well. It has served me well, al- “Pretty is as and me with tremendous love though I do not participate in as pretty does.” and respect; disciplined us when many events due to my schedule need be but did it in a way that and family commitments. Still, it - Edie Friese we did not feel threatened or continues to be an important part afraid if we again did the wrong of my life. things. As I graduated college and My Dad was the one who entered the real world, my Dad got me involved in my love of and I took road trips to Cleveland letter to the editor sports. He coached my first Lit- in 1996 and to the east coast in tle League team at age 7 in 1981. 1999, including Philadelphia and To the editor: The road surface is very rough, time goes by, they break up, making We were the Phillies, wore ge- Washington, D.C. The reason for my letter is the and I fear that someone may lose potholes in the patched areas. deplorable and dangerous condition control of a vehicle during periods The lack of a sealing coat last “You only have neric green hats and shirts. Visiting our nation’s capital two things in this We only won five games in was quite an experience. We of the west end of the county road of rain or low visibility. The areas year and before leaves cracks in the -- Nine Mile Road. I would like where the road has been patched road surface, which continues to world, your name two years, and tied one, but it walked all over the city over and your reputa- was fun. He was there when three days to the point where I to invite county board members to with cold patch and then leveled break up. I left my glove at the park one didn’t know if I could ever walk drive the road to experience it for with the grader are two or more Jim Launer, tion. Don’t tar- night and it was never found. again. I’ve never walked so much themselves. inches above the road surface and as Modesto nish either one.” I got a new glove and that did in my life before or since those me good for a number of years. three summer days in August, - Alan Young Also, my Dad use to make a deal 1999. But again, it was fun. Carlinville City Council Meetings with me. I became a father in 2008, and For each single I got in Little thus a new bond was developed City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the League, I got a quarter. Fifty between father and son. Another 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. “When we would cents for a double; 75 cents for son was born in 2010. My sons get a small ‘owie’, a triple and $1 for a home run. are now eight and five years old, dad always told Those were hefty prices back respectively. It’s the absolute best Carlinville Committee Meetings then. I could go to the local Red job in the world, trying to nurture us, ‘You won’t be Fox and buy three packs of bub- these two boys into growing into Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday able to see it by the ble gum cards for just over $1 responsible young men. between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. time you get mar- back in those days. One night, I am amazed at what my old- ried.’” I hit a ball to the left field fence er son is accomplishing at the Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on and ended up at third base, good school level, and how well my the first Tuesday of the month as needed. - Jenean for 75 cents. youngest son is coming along. Galvan As a poor hitter, I was thrilled I am not the perfect father, and with a triple. My Dad, as only he will point out to try and find one Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on could, told me after the game, that is perfect. I make my share Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. “If you’d have run harder, you of mistakes but I want to grow could have had a home run.” I with them the way I grew with Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on forever will remember that mo- my father. Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. “Happiness is a ment, LOL. My sons have no interest in choice.” My Dad took me to the sports except with the occasional Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Springfield Redbirds games ‘let’s shoot hoops, Dad!’ That Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. - Loretta numerous times in 1981. One will get me going, but I know that Lupkey evening, sitting in the right field my sons will grow into their own bleachers, he caught a foul ball interests, whether it is music, Lake Adhoc Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday in the stands, barehanded! It is technology, sports, construction, between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. one of the fondest memories accounting or another choice. I have of Dad and I, sitting in Happy Father’s Day to all of Tree City USA committee meets as needed. the bleachers watching the old you out there. Be proud of your Each week we ask people on the Springfield Redbirds, later the kid’s accomplishments, but most street a different question. If you Springfield Cardinals, through importantly; be proud that they Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp much of the 1980s. call you Dad. 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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Harold and Shirley Newby to celebrate 65th anniversary Jerry and Darlyne Shade Harold and Shirley Newby of Carlinville will celebrate their 65th Dean and Norma Lloyd wedding anniversary on Thursday, to celebrate 50th anniversary June 23. Jerry and Darlyne Shade of Carl- She worked at the Emmanuel Bap- They are the parents of five chil- inville will celebrate their 50th tist Church as a custodian for 21 dren: Linda Carroll of Litchfield, wedding anniversary on Saturday, years. celebrated their 70th anniversary Brenda (Vic) Urbonas of Gillespie, June 18. They were married in They have four sons, Raymond, Dean and Norma (Whitler) They have two children, Bob Trenda (Don) Wichman, Drenda 1966 by Rev. Jenkins. Richard (wife Heather), Russell Lloyd celebrated their 70th wed- (Edna) Lloyd of Girard and Linda Haley and Les (Peg) Newby, all Mr. Shade is the son of the late (wife Jennifer) and Randall (wife ding anniversary Wednesday, June Lloyd of Chatham; one grandson, of Carlinville. They also have 10 Raymond and Mary Shade. He Candy); and two grandchildren, 15. Ron (Michelle) Lloyd of Girard; grandchildren and 12 great-grand- worked for Bates Motors as a me- Ryan and Allisen. They were married in 1946 at and two great-grandsons, A1C children. chanic for 47 years. Their plans are to celebrate in Ja- the Girard First Christian Church. Stanley Lloyd, Air Force, Maguire An open house in their honor Mrs. Shade is the daughter of the maica with their son, Richard, and They were previously engaged in AFB, New Jersey, and Specialist will be held from 1-3 p.m., Satur- late Clinton and Virginia Helfer. his wife, Heather. farming. Mason Lloyd, U.S. Army, Girard. day, June 18, at the Carlinville Park Board Building, located at 859 Ra- mey Street (next to the city pool). Student in They request no gifts but will ac- the news cept cards. Brett W. Nelson of Carlinville was named to the spring 2016 dean’s academic honor roll at Bay- lor University in Waco, Texas. ***** Kyle Koprowitz of Girard was named to the president’s list at Dav- enport University in Grand Rapids, Mich. ***** Christopher P. Callahan and Jes- sica L. Callahan, both of Carlin- ville, were named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. ***** Rachel L. Baldwin of Brighton, Ashley L. Wadsworth of Bunker Hill, Nichole L. Miller of Carlinville and Tori N. Worthen of Virden were named to the spring 2016 dean’s list Pictured, from left, are Jillian Wood, James Brandenburg, Chief Justice Rita Garman, Jacqueline Branden- at Western Illinois University. burg-Rees, Edmond H. Rees and Sean E. Rees. ***** The following students were named to the spring 2016 dean’s list Sean Rees admitted to the bar May 5 at Illinois College. Sean E. Rees received his cer- family to be admitted to the bar, S. Rees will work primarily in the Benld: Rebecca Korunka. tificate of admission to the bar on along with his sister, Jillian Wood; Carlinville office. Carlinville: Katelyn Hasche- May 5 from Rita Garman, chief brother, James Brandenburg; meyer, Mikaela Morrison, James justice of the Illinois Supreme mother, Jacqueline Brandenburg- Olroyd and Nicholas Walden. Court, upon being sworn in. Rees; and father, Edmond H. WESTSIDE Girard: Daniel Eaton and Mat- Rees, who attended school in Rees. Wood practices with the CINEMA thew Murphy. Carlinville, will join his family in Strange law firm of St. Louis, http://westsidecinema.com Virden: Heath Bruce. the practice of law with the firm Mo.; the family firm of Branden- LITCHFIELD 324-3113 ***** of Brandenburg-Rees and Rees. burg-Rees and Rees maintains of- NOW ALL NEW DIGITAL AND 3D Ryan Kasting of Brighton was He is the fifth member of the Rees fices in Carlinville and Chicago. named to the spring 2016 dean’s list MOVIE PASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! 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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A obituaries Nancy J. Ross Joan Martin Dorothy M. Sundberg Nancy Jeanne Ross, 85, of Gil- and nine great-grandchildren. Joan Martin, 87, of Gillespie of Gillespie; and several nieces and Dorothy Marie “Dot” Sund- Clair Shores, Mich., Sven Roland lespie passed away Saturday, June She was preceded in death by her passed away at 1:52 p.m., Monday, nephews. berg, 90, of Palmyra passed away Sundberg of Palmyra and Monica 11, 2016, at Carlinville Area Hospi- parents; a brother, Thomas Dickin- June 6, at St. Francis Hospital in She was preceded in death by her Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in hos- M. Qualls (Brent) of Springfield; tal. son; and three sisters, Zola Litchfield. parents; her first husband; pice care at her residence, 10 grandchildren; 14 great- She was born May 27, Bereyso, Flora Bertagnol- She was born Feb. 19, two sons, Albert Alpi with her children nearby. grandchildren; one 1931, in Gillespie to li and June Ebert. 1929, in Gillespie, a and Gene Alpi; four She was born May great-great-grand- Thomas and Florence Visitation was daughter of George brothers, Ted Shuey, 3, 1926, in Web- child; four siblings; Dickinson. She mar- held from 5-7 p.m., and Lula (Blevins) Marvin Shuey, Ed ster County, Mo., and 19 nieces and ried Gerald R. Ross Wednesday, June Shuey. She mar- Shuey and Jim a daughter of the nephews. on May 12 ,1950, 15, at Kravanya ried Arthur Alpi; Shuey; and three late James H. and In addition to in Gillespie; he Funeral Home in he preceded sisters, La Verna Velma I. (Kissee) her parents, she survives. Gillespie. Funeral her in death. Caveny, Marian Roller. She mar- was preceded in Mrs. Ross was services were She then mar- Duda and Geor- ried Charles F. death by a son, a homemaker held at 10:30 ried William D. gia Shuey. “Chuck” Schle- Carl E. “Shorty” and graduate of a.m., Thursday, Martin on Oct. Visitation was mer on Sept. 5, Schlemer; two Gillespie High June 16, at the fu- 6, 1972, in Gil- held from 10:30 1942, in Spring- sisters; and one School. neral home, with lespie; he survives. a.m. until the field, Mo.; she grandson. In addition to her Rev. Steve Friese of- Mrs. Martin was memorial mass at later married S. Ro- Visitation was husband, surviving ficiating. Burial was at a homemaker and noon, Friday, June land Sundberg Sr. in held from 9:30 a.m. are three sons, Jerry R. Prairie Lawn Cemetery, member of VFW La- 10, at Ss. Simon and New York City. until services at 10:30 (Kimberly) Ross of Ash- Carlinville. dies Auxiliary Post 4547 Jude Church in Gillespie. Ms. Sundberg attended a.m., Saturday, June 11, land, Ky., Jeffrey M. (Lee) Ross Memorials may be made to of Gillespie, Ss. Simon and Jude Inurnment was at Holy Cross Rogersville High School in at Blooming Grove Christian of Gillespie and Jay T. (Ann Ma- Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Altar Society and the Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie. Kravanya Rogersville, Mo., and worked as a Church near Palmyra. Graveside rie Bauer) Ross of Gillespie; seven Service or Gillespie United Method- Public Library Board. Funeral Home, Gillespie, was in bank teller, later obtaining her real committal followed at 2 p.m. at grandchildren, Eric (Jen) Ross, Chad ist Church. In addition to her husband, sur- charge of the arrangements. estate license from Arizona School Buck Road Cemetery near Glen (Lisa) Ross, Shelby Ross, Jeremy Anyone wishing to send an online viving are a grandson, Tom Alpi Memorials may be made to Gil- of Real Estate in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carbon. Ross, Joshua (Amanda) Ross, Jessica condolence may do so at kravanya- of Livingston; a great-grandchild, lespie Public Library or Gillespie- During her retirement years, she In lieu of flowers, memorials Ross, and Gary Thomas Bauer Ross; funeral.com. Bryce Alpi; siblings, Alberta Quick Benld Area Ambulance Service. provided care for many elderly in- may be made to Blooming Grove of Medora, Daisy Spendlove of Anyone wishing to send an on- dividuals. Christian Church or Celtic Hospice Dempsey B. Sawyer Roy, Utah, Pat (Jack) Dillard of line condolence may do so at kra- Surviving are her children, Lin- and Palliative Care, both c/i Stults- Gillespie and Diana (Ron) Durbin vanyafuneral.com. da Sue Johnson of Vienna, Les- Neece Funeral Home in Palmyra. Dempsey B. Sawyer, 85, of Gil- Sawyer), Jennifer Lynn Moser ter J. Schlemer (Cindy) of Alton, Condolences may be sent to the lespie passed away at 7:39 p.m., Sawyer, Emily Kay Sawyer, Loretta D. Harbison Charles E. “Rusty” Schlemer of St. family online at airsman-hires.com. Friday, June 10, 2016, at Heritage Amanda Lynn Sawyer, William Health in Gillespie. Dempsey Sawyer Burleson, Loretta Darlene Harbison, 72, of was preceded in death by her broth- Shirley J. Mikalauski He was born Jan. 8, Trevor Thomas Saw- Carlinville passed away at 2 a.m., ers, Bill, Bob, Jake, Vic, Kalvin, 1931, in Wilsonville yer, Daniel Nathan Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Carl- and Claren Wayne; and sisters, Vir- Shirley J. Mikalauski, 80, of Green; and grandson Rhett Ruther- to Leon G. and Ef- Sawyer and Han- inville Area Hospital. ginia, Charlene, Eileen and Pana, formerly of Standard City, ford II. fie P. (Bond) Saw- nah Joan Sawyer She was born Jan. 5, Vera. passed away Friday afternoon, June Visitation was held on Tuesday yer. He married Burleson; step- 1944, in Dorchester Visitation was held 10, 2016, at Heritage Health morning, June 14, from 10 D. Joan (Davis) grandchildren, to James and Mae from 5-8 p.m., Sun- Care in Pana. a.m. to noon at Davis- Sawyer on July Shannon (Da- (Ward) Rhodes. day, June 12, at Shirley was born Anderson Funeral 12, 1952, in vid) Wright, Ms. Harbison Kravanya Funeral April 10, 1936, in Home, Carlinville, Dorchester; she Suzanne (Nick) was a homemak- Home in Gil- Gillespie, the only where funeral ser- preceded him DeMartini, er. lespie. Funeral daughter of Harry vices were con- in death on Feb. Taunja Gibson, Surviving are services were and Florence ducted at noon, 4, 1992. He then Britini Bernardi- a daughter, Tina held at 10 a.m., (Clark) Morgan. with Rev. Mi- married Lois (Poi) ni, Marissa (Jake) (James) Favre of Monday, June Shirley gradu- chael Haag of- Erspamer on May Summers, Jared Gillespie; grand- 13, at the funeral ated from Gil- ficiating. Burial 15, 1993, in Gil- (Amanda) Johnson, children, Ashley home, with Pastor lespie High followed in New lespie; she survives. Adam (Ashli) Alexan- Cochran, Kyle Steve Friese offi- School and soon Calvary Cem- Mr. Sawyer was a der, and Travis Mize; and Cochran, Brittany ciating. Burial was married Joseph etery, Carlinville. self-proclaimed “jack of step-great-grandchildren, Harbison and Brett at Memorial Park Mikalauski at St. Shirley is sur- all trades, master of Isabel Wright, Brian- Favre; great-grandchil- Cemetery, Staunton. Joseph’s Catholic vived by her daugh- none”; his occupa- na Johnson, Macie dren, Landon Millsap and Memorials may be Church in Carlinville, ter, Debbie (Buck) tions included auto Wright, Alexan- Maxwell Garcia; brothers, Dan made to the funeral home for and he passed away Cole of Nokomis; son, mechanic and col- der Wright, Joey (Cathy) Rhodes of Eagarville and funeral expenses. March 13, 1996. Dennis (Melinda) Mika- lision repair ser- DeMartini, Gino Allen Rhodes of Gillespie; and a Anyone wishing to send an on- She retired from Dickey-John lauski of Carlinville; daughter, vice manager, DeMartini, Lu- sister, Luella Rhodes of Chicago. line condolence may do so at kra- in Auburn as an assembler after Michelle (Ken) Davis of Florissant, farmer, granite cas Bernardini, In addition to her parents, she vanyafuneral.com. several years of service. Shirley Mo.; daughter, Jodee (Zane) Ruth- cutter and coal Jeffrey Ber- was a former member of the Ss. erford of Girard; 11 grandchildren; miner. He was nardini, Fisher Derek Buhl Mary and Joseph Catholic Church 13 great-grandchildren; and one proud of his Crow, Brandan Derek Buhl, 23, of rural Murray- paternal grandmother, Amy Grady; and was an active member until she great-great-grandson. U.S. Army Of- P. Clark and ville passed away Thursday, June 9, maternal grandfather, David Shap- moved to Pana. She loved her chil- Memorials may be made to New ficers Candidate Bradley L. Clark. near Greenfield. iro; maternal grandmother, Audrey dren, grandchildren and enjoyed at- Calvary Cemetery. training and his In addition to He was born Sept. 9, 1992, Burcham; aunts and uncles, tending the grandchildren’s sport- Visit davisandersonfuneral- woodworking cre- his parents and first in Springfield to David Destiny Burcham, Trev- ing events. She loved to cook and home.com to leave condolences or ations, designed wife, he was preced- and Angie (Shapiro) or and Jessica Shap- watch television. light a candle in her memory. by his wife, Lois. He ed in death by a sister, Buhl of rural Mar- iro, Ian and Alina Shirley was preceded in death Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, loved to play pinochle Leona June Root. ryville. Shapiro, Brian by her parents; husband; brother, Carlinville, was in charge of ar- and tell humorous stories and Visitation was held from 5-8 Mr. Buhl and Shawn Buhl, Wayne Morgan; daughter, Diana rangements. was a member of the Machinist p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at Kra- graduated from Tony and Missy Union. vanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Greenfield High O’Neal; and sev- Robert L. Hopper In addition to his wife, surviv- Funeral services were held at 10 School in 2011. eral cousins. Robert L. Hopper, 73, of Bunker In addition to his wife, surviving ing are two sons, Thomas Saw- a.m., Wednesday, June 15, at the He worked as a He was pre- Hill passed away at 1:20 p.m., Satur- are two daughters and a son-in-law, yer of Silva and John (Leanna) funeral home, with Rev. Christine painter for King ceded in death day, June 4, 2016, at Robings Manor Jennifer Hopper and Rachel and Sawyer of Gillespie; a daugh- Erdmann officiating. Burial was Rentals. He by an aunt, An- in Brighton. Nick Hampson, all of Atlanta, Ga.; ter, Suzanne Sawyer of Lansing, at Wayne Cemetery in Dorchester. loved playing all gie O’Neal. He was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Mead- a grandson, Ethan Hampson; a step- Mich.; three step-children, Ann Memorials may be made to sports and was a Visitation was owbrook, the son of the late Rev. Har- son and his wife, Shaun and Cassie (Tim) LaRoche of Gillespie, Joan Wayne Cemetery or Gillespie- current member of held from 4 p.m. vey E. and Eula M. (Jones) Hopper. Radae; their son, Logan Radae; two (Paul) Alexander of Dorchester Benld Area Ambulance Service. the Sangamon Coun- until services at 7 He married Glenna Smith Radae on sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and and Lynn Erspamer of Litchfield; Anyone wishing to send an on- ty Seminoles football p.m., Wednesday, June April 9, 1998, in Carlinville; she sur- Bill McCracken and Carol and Walt grandchildren, Seth John Michael line condolence may do so at kra- team. He loved spending 15, at Greenfield United vives. Haase, all of Staunton; and many niec- Barrett (birth name: Seth Thomas vanyafuneral.com. time with family and friends. Methodist Church. Private Mr. Hopper graduated from Worden es, nephews, other extended family In addition to his parents, surviv- burial will be held at a later date. High School in 1960. He served in the members and friends. ing are a daughter, Morrison Madi- Shields-Bishop Funeral Home is in U.S. Army from August 1960 until He was preceded in death by his Dr. J. Neil Admire son Nicole Rauzi and her mother, charge of arrangements. November 1963, earning the rank of parents; a son, Robert Hopper Jr.; and Trishia Rauzi, both of Palmyra; a Memorials may be made to a Dr. J. Neil Admire, 80, of Sanger, Year for 1967-68 by the Danville SIP 4; his tour of duty included the a brother, John Hopper. sister, Alyssa Buhl, at home; pa- trust fund for the education of his Texas, passed away June 4, 2016, at Jaycees; served as president of the United States, Europe and Zweibruck- In accordance with his wishes, ternal grandfather, David Buhl Sr.; daughter, Morrison. his Montana summer home. Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Mat- en, Germany. After the military, he at- cremation rites will be accorded. He was born July 24, 1935, toon Chamber of Commerce and tended a Baptist college in Mississip- Memorial services will be held at 11 in Gillespie to John Wilson and the American Cancer Society of Il- Ruby I. Walker pi, where he met and married Brenda a.m., Saturday, June 18, at New Hope Thelma (Neal) Admire. He mar- linois; was appointed to the Nation- Ruby Irene (Cope) Walker, of Pittston, Pa.; two grandchil- Faye Matlock on Dec. 18, 1964. He Baptist Church in Worden, with Pas- ried Rebecca (Guyer) Admire; she al Board of the American Cancer graduated from Georgia State Univer- tor John Heater III officiating. Full survives. Society; served as the director on 70, of Carlinville, formerly of dren, Brayden and Madelyn Hurst; Pittston, Pa., passed away Monday sister, Phyllis Wiser of Carlinville; sity on June 18, 1983, with a bachelor military rites will be accorded by the Dr. Admire graduated from Gil- the board of Landmark Bank in Al- of arts degree. He was a member of the Ritual Team of American Legion Post lespie High School in 1953 after ton and on the board of St. Anthony morning, June 13, 2016, at two brothers, Fred (Sharon) her sisters residence in Cope of Carrollton and Southern Baptist Church. He retired as 564. Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood lettering in three sports. He went Hospital in Alton; and served as a business office manager in one of the River is in charge of arrangements. on to be the first in his family president of the all community col- Carlinville. Randy (Mary) Cope Ruby was born of Roxana; step-sis- Nashville, Tenn., hospitals in 2004. Memorials may be made to the fam- to attend college. He received a lege presidents organization from He enjoyed reading, listening to books ily. bachelor’s degree from Eastern Il- 1990-91. He was proud of Gillespie on July 16, 1945, ters, Brenda (Den- to Fredrick and ny) Wagenblast on tape, walking his dogs and taking An online guestbook is available at linois University, where he lettered and raised funds to expand the city them for rides. pitchfordfuneralhome.com. in two sports and set the Illinois library. Upon his retirement from Marion (Ruby) of Brighton, Pam javelin record; a master’s degree Lewis and Clark Community Col- Cope in Alton. (Greg) Kinnip- from the University of Illinois; a lege, he was honored with a proc- She graduated ping of God- specialist degree from Eastern Il- lamation from the state, signed by from Carlinville frey; and several linois University; and a doctorate the governor, declaring Dr. J. Neil High School aunts, nieces degree from Loyola University of Admire Day he was also made an with the class of and nephews. Chicago. He has served as a teach- admiral in the Navy of Nebraska, 1963. After grad- Ruby was pre- er, principal and superintendent of conferred by the governor. uation she moved ceded in death by schools in the Illinois public school In addition to his wife, surviving to Washington, her parents and a system; he also served as the vice are two sons, Parry J. Admire of D.C., and worked sister, Juanita Cope president of Lakeland Community Clayton, N.C., and Kirk O. Admire as a secretary for the in 2001. College in Mattoon, president of of Clarendon Hills; three grand- FBI. She later moved to Visitation will be held Lewis and Clark Community Col- daughters, Mariah Admire, Sophia Pennsylvania to raise her fam- on Friday, June 17, from 9-11 lege in Godfrey and chancellor of Admire and Sydney Admire; the ily. After holding several differ- a.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Southeast Community College in mother of his sons, Joanne Admire ent secretarial positions, Ruby Home in Carlinville. A Celebra- Lincoln, Neb. Upon retirement, he of Morrisville, N.C.; and two sis- began her career with Blue Cross tion of Life Service will follow consulted on educational issues, ters, Beverly Waldrop of Spring- Blue Shield until her retirement in at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, charitable college foundations and field and Karen Schmitz of Novato, 2011. She attended Cross Church with Rev. Tim Rhodus officiating. college financial issues. He served Calif. in Carlinville and enjoyed read- Burial will be held in the Carroll- as the president and CEO of the Il- Visitation was held from 4-6 ing, crocheting, watching mov- ton City Cemetery. linois Community College System p.m., Monday, June 13, at Kravan- ies, playing card games and was a Memorials are suggested to the Foundation; he also owned and ya Funeral Home in Gillespie. great cook. Ruby loved spending American Diabetes Association. operated various restaurants, rental In lieu of flowers, memorials time with her children and grand- Online condolences can be giv- properties and an auto restoration may be made to the American Can- children. en at davisandersonfuneralhome. business. cer Society. Ruby is survived by her son, Pat- com. He received many honors for his Anyone wishing to send online rick Walker of Phoenix, Ariz.; two Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, charity and community work: he condolences may do so at kravan- daughters, Crystal (William) Hurst Carlinville, is in charge of ar- was named Young Educator of the yafuneral.com. of Bath, Pa., and Jennifer Walker rangements. 6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, JUNE 16, 2016 face. A total of 177.2 miles of pipe will Jolene K. Barker, 35, Virden, has be put in place in Illinois. Of the 12 PRECINCT been charged with domestic battery Illinois counties that the pipeline (Continued from 1A) Montgomery County in connection with a June 7 inci- will run through, Macoupin County the increase. Duncan also dis- dent in which she allegedly struck has the most miles of pipe at 36, cussed appropriating the real estate an individual in the face with her followed by Hancock County with stamp fund, stating that they have hand. Fair set June 22-26 29 miles. In fact, Macoupin County received $128,000 in revenue from DUIs Montgomery County Fair will be grounds and the arts and crafts will have the most miles of pipe of Joseph D. Scoggins, 25, Carlin- the sale of revenue stamps. The held Wednesday through Sunday, building opening from 5-9 p.m. A ville, has been charged with two the majority of the pipeline. Two vote was to increase the fund from June 22-26, in Butler. free karaoke contest will begin at counts of driving under the influ- counties in South Dakota will also $97,000 to $128,000, so Duncan Gate admission is $5 and covers 6:30 p.m. in the expo building. The ence and one count each of driving have 36 miles and one county in could buy the stamps for further carnival rides, parking and enter- little miss and mister contest will Marriages on a suspended license and driving Iowa will have 34 miles. (North transactions during the summer. tainment. Veterans will be admitted begin at 7:30 p.m. at the grand- Jeffrey J. Mathis and Amanda B. 11-14 mph above the limit (39 mph Dakota’s counties appear to be The board voted in favor of the to the fairgrounds free on Wednes- stand; admission to the grandstand Rushing, both of Carlinville. in a 25 mph zone) in connection twice the size of Illinois and Iowa increase. “It’s actually pretty good day evening with proper identifica- is $5. Kerry P. Dyer of St. Charles, with a May 28 incident in which he counties, averaging about 60 miles news since we’re making more tion. On Friday, the swine show will Mo., and Kelsey L. Sczurek of allegedly drove a tan 1997 Buick of pipeline per county.) Free carnival rides will be avail- be held at 9 a.m. at the 4-H park, Staunton. money than we thought,” he said. on West Main Street at Plum Street, According to data released in able every evening, from 12-2 p.m. and the arts and crafts building will John A. Perkins and Amanda R. The final appropriation was for a on Saturday and on times to be an- be open from 5-9 p.m. Country Carlinville. March, Dakota Access has pur- Keffer, both of Benld. renegotiated contract that would nounced on Sunday. A petting zoo music artist Jacob Bryant -- whose Christopher D. Ragsdale, 33, chased voluntary easement agree- ultimately save money, regard- Gerald D. Crosby of Centralia Dorsey, has been charged with will be available with activities recordings include “This Side of ments on approximately 94 percent ing copiers on the first floor of the and Charolette E. Cummings of driving under the influence, im- each evening and on Sunday. Sober”, “Up in Flames”, “Just of the properties along the route in courthouse; it was approved. Gillespie. proper lane usage, illegal trans- Fair books will not be in print Enough Jesus” and “A Woman’s Illinois. Overall, Dakota Access has James E. Lawson of Blooming- portation of alcohol and failure to form this year but can be down- Touch” -- will perform, with local ton and Thea E. Harper of Brigh- signal when required in connection executed easement agreements on IPA AWARDS loaded at montgomeryfair.org; por- musicians The Cary Miller Band as ton. with a May 31 incident in which more than 91 percent of the proper- (Continued from 1A) tions of the book may be requested his opening act. They will also play to be mailed by contacting LeEllen in the beer tent following the main Divorces filed he allegedly drove a green 1999 ties along the entire four-state route. IPA affirms the great value to our Eatson at (217) 324-5829 or leav- event in the grandstand; Kevin Erica Kline of Gillespie vs. Dan- Oldsmobile on West Alton Street at Breaking it down, South Dakota ing a message on the fair’s answer- Busby will also be featured in the ny Kline of Gillespie. city limits, Bunker Hill. has 94 percent of the route in ease- advertisers who benefit when their ing machine at (217) 532-2440. beer tent. Margaret D. Fyalka of Mt. Olive Joseph H. Spurgeon, 32, Cot- ment agreements, North Dakota has ad is expertly designed and deliv- Last year’s participants should Saturday morning will begin vs. William F. Fyalka of Mt. Olive. tage Hills, has been charged with 98 percent and Iowa 84 percent. ers the intended results. We so ap- Divorces granted have received mailed portions. with mini Special Olympics at 10 two counts of driving under the Direct regional impact preciate all our advertisers who Jessika P. Kruckeberg of Bunker On Tuesday, exhibitors can enter a.m., followed by a walking parade influence and one count each of Overall, Dakota Access believes partner with us to help realize their Hill vs. Rusty C. Kruckeberg of items in the arts and crafts show and Kids’ Day activities, includ- improper lane usage and operating they will pay an estimated $16.4 marketing goals.” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The 4-H beef ing Professor Longhair perform- Bethalto. an uninsured motor vehicle in con- In the editorial competition, the Jennifer L. McLean of Mt. Olive million in state sales tax and an show will be held that afternoon at ing in the expo building. A Power nection with a May 27 incident in newspaper seized five awards. vs. Michael S. McLean of Mt. Ol- estimated $3 million in local sales the 4-H park. Wheels demo and demo derby will which he allegedly drove a maroon tax revenue to the State of Illinois More than 100 daily and non-daily On Wednesday, the sheep show begin at 7:30 p.m. Hunter Sharp ive 2001 Dodge on Brighton Bunker during construction. Thereafter, the newspapers competed in 37 edi- will start at 9 a.m. and the goat and Scott Durbin will perform in Lawsuits Hill Road at Blue Ridge Road, CNB Bank and Trust, N.A., filed project will make an annual prop- torial categories, with more than show at noon. The arts and crafts the beer pavilion starting at 8 p.m. Brighton. 3,000 entries judged. Winchester building will be open from 5-9 On Sunday, the speed horse a complaint June 9 against Sam Lori A. Inniger, 47, Wilsonville, erty tax payment to the traversed was presented with a first place p.m. Opening ceremonies will start show will start at 10 a.m., and the McCann, seeking $18,996.37 un- has been charged with driving Illinois counties each year in ser- honor for Informational Graphic at the grandstand at 7 p.m., and the truck and tractor pulls will begin at paid on a promissory note, as well under the influence, operating an vice. The estimated property tax to as a 1996 Wells Cargo trailer, 1996 for “Twice as Nice”, which showed queen and junior miss pageant will noon. Exhibits in the arts and crafts uninsured motor vehicle and driv- be paid in Illinois in its first year in start at 7:30 p.m.; admission to the building will be released from 1-3 Acton trailer, 2005 JAMAR trailer, statistics from the 2015 Macoupin ing 15-20 mph above the limit (65 operation is $750,000. These pay- grandstand events is $5. p.m., and the drawing for the two 2005 Lawrimore trailer, 2003 Wells mph in a 45 mph zone) in connec- ments are required according the County Basketball Championship. Cargo trailer, 2001 Dodge Ram Thursday’s events will include quilts and quilt rack will be held tion with a June 2 incident in which Certificate of Public Convenience Reporter Misty Fritz received 1500 pickup, 2006 Honda Ridge- the beef show at 9 a.m. on the 4-H afterward. she allegedly drove a black 2011 and Necessity the company now third place for Feature Writing for line pickup, 2005 Leo trailer and Dodge on Route 138 east of Route holds from the ICC. “Local woman sews funeral gowns 2001 Ford 350 listed as security 159, Bunker Hill. for babies.” The judges praised the for the promissory note; damages Additionally, lodging at camp- Sensory-friendly movie David A. James Jr., 28, Piasa, choice of topic. A third place award for the wrongful detention and use grounds, hotels and rental facili- has been charged with driving un- ties have been maxxed out along was given to reporter Jan Dona for of said automobiles; reasonable at- der the influence, improper lane the route for several weeks. Work- Spot News Photo for “Two teens torney’s fees; and costs of the suit. usage and disobeying a stop sign offered June 18 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., filed ers expect to be in the region for at involved in wreck.” The editorial in connection with a June 4 inci- A sensory-friendly showing of ing due to sensory issues; all chil- a complaint June 10 against Amy least six months. staff also acquired third place for dent in which he allegedly drove the newly released animated fea- dren must be accompanied by an Hubbard and unknown occupants, Editorial Page, with judges com- a blue 1999 Mercury on West City As part of the agreement con- ture film Finding Dory will be adult. With sensory-friendly films, seeking possession of property in menting, “I really like the bullets Limits Road, Brighton. William D. tractors along the route will use offered at 1 p.m., Saturday, June the movie theatre lights are left up Brighton. Beaty III, 23, Springfield, has been 100 percent union labor, with up to identifying the topic and the point 18, at the Orpheum Theatre in and the sound is turned down. Au- Carlinville Associates, LLC, charged with two counts of driving 50 percent of the workers sourced of the editorial.” Hillsboro. The Autism Support dience members are welcome to filed a complaint June 10 against under the influence and one count from local union halls. An honorable mention was Connection will cover the cost move about, dance, walk, shout or Paul R. Cox and Tony A. Cox, of improper lane usage in connec- During construction, an addi- awarded to the editorial staff for Il- of admission, which includes one sing. The usual silence policy is d.b.a. RT Outdoors, seeking tion with a June 9 incident in which tional 50–100 feet of workspace linois Public Policy Institute Award popcorn and one drink per person. not enforced unless the safety of $37,600 unpaid on a commercial he allegedly drove a black 2006 For Best Promotion Of Public’s Families are allowed to bring in the audience is questioned. lease agreement, reasonable attor- is needed adjacent to the perma- Mitsubishi on Broadway at Rice nent 50-foot right-of-way. The Right To Know for “Open Meet- their own gluten-free, casein-free For more information, email ney’s fees and court costs. [email protected] Street, Carlinville. pipeline is covered by a minimum ings Act.” snacks. , call Felonies Steven Z. Pritchard, 53, Carlin- The sensory-friendly movie is Lynn Sellers at (217) 556-9535 or Kyle W. Bennett, 28, Carlinville, of 36 inches of soil and more if it Endress commented on the edito- ville, has been charged with driv- rial awards noting, “These awards open to all families that have a Kim Draper at (217) 710-3598, or has been charged with possession crosses under roads, rivers, lakes loved one with special needs who visit bestmoviedeal.com/home/or- ing under the influence and im- show the breadth of talent our of less than five grams of meth in or streams. In agricultural fields, is unable to attend a regular view- pheum/sensory-friendly. proper lane usage in connection staff has, from designing graphics connection with a March 25 inci- with a June 10 incident in which the pipe will be buried a mini- to illustrate the writer’s words, to dent. he allegedly drove a tan/gold 2002 mum of 48 inches. Depending on photography, and excellent writ- Jassen W. Tipps, 41, Carlinville, Dodge on Route 4 north of Quarry the landowner agreement, other Pressure canner dial gauge has been charged with two counts Road, north of Gillespie. specifications may be upheld- dur ing. Our job is to always provide of aggravated battery in connection ing construction. Landowners are balanced coverage of a wide vari- with a May 29 incident in which he compensated for their lost crops, ety of topics and I’m pleased to see testing walk-in clinic allegedly knowingly used a deadly PIPELINE revenue and are paid for the land our staff receive this well-deserved University of Illinois Exten- come, first served basis. Weighted weapon, a knife, and stabbed an in- (Continued from 1A) easements of at least 50 feet. recognition.” sion will offer pressure canner dial gauge pressure containers will not dividual multiple times while on a Opposition for the pipeline has gauge testing free of charge from 9 be tested. public way. a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, June 20, at If unable to drop by during clini- Initial requests for a county-spe- been voiced on a national level by John L. Weffenstette, 48, Virden cific timeframe have yet to be an- the Extension office at Carlinville cal hours, interested parties can ,has been charged with possession celebrities such as Leonardo Di- German dinner swered by the Dakota Access staff, Plaza. drop off the canner lid with a name of meth manufacturing materials in Caprio. Many citizens and orga- Interested parties can bring in but the company expects the proj- and phone number. For any ques- connection with a May 28 incident nizations, such as the Sierra Club, set for June 19 their pressure canner lids to the tions call the Macoupin County Ex- ect to be completed and in use be- in which he allegedly possessed question the safety of the pipeline extension office with the dial tension office at (217) 854-9604 or Immanuel Lutheran Church will lye, a funnel, lighter fluid, a Coke fore the end of the year. Currently, should there be a spill or leak, en- gauge attached. Pressure canner contact Lisa Peterson at lap5981@ host a German dinner at Mt. Olive bottle with a green hose attached to pipeline construction workers and vironmental impacts, construction dial gauges will be tested on a first illinois.edu. City Park on Sunday, June 19, as the cap, and coffee filters. site surveyors have been reported damage, eminent domain abuse and part of Mt. Olive Homecoming Phillip L. Greff, 37, Virden, has walking the route along the north- property owner rights. been charged with possession of ern portion of Macoupin County Ethnic Day festivities. Serving be- The pipeline company states gins at 11 a.m. Extension to host pickle meth (less than five grams) and and ground has been broken and safety is a concern for them and The menu includes schweine- cannabis (more than 30 grams but pipe laid along the Macoupin/ they will have a system to immedi- braten (roast pork), bratwurst, less than 500 grams) in connection Montgomery County line. ately shut down pump stations in an wieners, Sauerkraut, kartoffel- with a May 4 incident. workshop June 21 The pipeline will be a 30-inch di- salat (German potato salad), rot- Misdemeanors emergency. Controls will be moni- The University of Illinois Exten- cess; receive the latest safety guide- ameter pipeline that will transport kraut (red cabbage), kuchen (pie Dana A. Dent Jr., 25, Benld, has tored in real time, 24 hours a day, sion will host “Yes, You Can: Pre- lines; learn recipes; and practice domestically produced light sweet and cake), sodawasser (soda), tee been charged with domestic battery seven days a week. serving Practice-Pickles” from 6-9 hands-on canning of pickles. Partici- crude oil from the rapidly expand- The company applied for their (tea) and kaffee (coffee). Complete p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at the Ma- pants will also have a jar of food to and aggravated assault in connec- meals, individual items and carry ing Bakken and Three Forks pro- Illinois Certificate of Convenience coupin County Extension Office in take home ad enjoy. tion with a June 4 incident in which outs will be available. he allegedly pushed an individual ductions areas in North Dakota and Necessity permit on Dec. 22, Carlinville. To register, visit web.extension.il- to terminal facilities in Patoka, In case of rain, the dinner will During the program, participants linois.edu/cjmm or call the Macoupin to the grown and pointed an air rifle 2014. be held in Immanuel’s Educational at the individual. located in Marion County. It will will have the opportunity to review County Extension office at (217) Detailed maps of the pipeline Building, located at 11 East Main the basics of pickling and home can- 854-9604. Register early as class size Brandon M. Lyons, 35, Staunton, transport approximately 450,000 route can be viewed at the Da- in Mt. Olive.For more information, ning; familiarize themselves with the is limited. The deadline to sign up is has been charged with domestic barrels per day with a capacity as kota Access Pipeline’s website, call the Immauel kitchen at (217) roles of vinegar, salt, sugar and other June 19, and a small fee will cover battery in connection with a June high as 570,000 barrels per day or daplpipelinefacts.com. 999-3811. firming agents in the pickling pro- the cost of canning supplies. 7 incident in which he allegedly more – which could represent ap- grabbed an individual by the hair proximately half of Bakken’s cur- th am and smacked the individual in the rent daily crude oil production. Personal Property Auction ~ Saturday June 18 10 HUGE 2 RING AUCTION 18463 QUIVER BEACH ROAD – HAVANA, IL SATURDAY, JUNE 25th – 9 am – 905 BAY STREET, BEARDSTOWN, IL Selling good quality items including: 46” flat screen TV, Walnut gateleg table, PREVIEW FRIDAY JUNE 24th from 4 to 7 pm Tell City Dining Room Table and Chairs, bakers rack, general line of kitchen ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TRUCKS • FURNITURE • APPLIANCES • LAWN & OUTDOOR • BODY SHOP TOOLS stuff, 3 gallon blue ribbon buckeye pottery crock, mallord picture (quiver By HAND & POWER TOOLS • TOOL BOXES • LAWN TRACTOR & ATTACHMENTS creek), 10 to 15 flats genuine hand tools and hardware items, yard art, ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & SO MUCH MORE! patio furniture & MUCH MUCH MORE! City of Virden OWNER: GERRY WILLIAMSON 101 W. Jackson, Virden, Illinois FOOD AVAILABLE! for Photos and details at: www.auctionzip.com ID# 4763 EAST PARK ELECTRICAL PROJECT MITCH WEBSTER, AUCTIONEER – 217-320-3676 Mike Ryan, Auctioneer - 217-370-9678 - Chandlerville, IL - auctionzip.com #4763 www.auctionzip.com ID # 41319 Sealed bids will be received until 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on June 30, 2016 at the City Office, 101 W. Jackson, Virden, IL 62690. All bids submitted shall be clearly marked to indicate them as bids on the outside of the sealed envelope. Contract Documents, including Electrical Plans for the project may be obtained at the City Office. Not less than the general prevailing rate of wages, including general prevailing rate for legal holidays and/or overtime work in the locality, must be paid for by craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the Contract or perform the work. The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any or all bids, and to determine which is the lowest, responsive, responsible bid based upon the Base Bid for the work. Bid will be awarded on July 5, 2016 and all work must be completed on or before August 12, 2016.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7A Now through July 4th, we will be giving away a 5' x 3' flag to any adult with symptoms associated with hearing loss that gets their hearing tested at any of our locations.

8A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016