Macoupin County’s second largest newspaper Reaching every home and business in Gillespie, Benld, and surrounding communities PRSRT STD U.S. Postage P A I D Carlinville, IL Coal Country Times Permit No. 317 CR-RT 105P.O. South Box Macoupin 25, Gillespie, Street, Illinois Gillespie, 62033 Illinois 62033 [email protected]@[email protected] 50¢ Volume 9, Number 4 (217) 854-2534 Friday, May 5, 2017 Library hosting Storm leaves many in Gillespie without power supermarket sweep Wednesday, April 26, marked Gillespie Public Library is hold- the beginning of a series of thun- ing its seventh annual Supermarket derstorms that overtook the area Sweep contest. Tickets cost $5 each and caused flood warnings to be or three for $10 and will be available issued across Macoupin County. throughout May at the library, from According to IPEM Coordina- any library trustee or member of tor for the Macoupin County Friends of the Library, or at Randy’s Emergency Management Agency Market in Gillespie and Benld. Only James Pitchford, from Wednesday 300 tickets will be sold. The win- to Monday morning, more than six ner’s name will be drawn June 2. inches of rain fell throughout the The winner will get 2.5 minutes to county. do a Supermarket Sweep-style shop- Pitchford said there were storms ping spree at Randy’s Market. Over covering all 865 square miles of the years, winners have collected the region. “We started with heavy between $300 and $800 worth of rain on Wednesday. Thursday was groceries. Last year’s winner was light, then storms came on Friday Mindy Savant. and Saturday,” he added. “Ma- coupin Creek, Otter Creek, Ca- hokia Creek and Joe’s Creek are First Baptist Church all flooded and covering some of to hold bake sale the roads.” Pitchford additionally men- First Baptist Church will host a tioned that the areas that were bake sale from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, hit the hardest included Brigh- May 13, in the parking lot of United ton, Carlinville, Girard, Virden, Community Bank in Gillespie. Pro- Staunton and Nilwood. These ceeds from the sale will support a In the 900 block of South Madison in Gillespie, a fallen tree landed on some power lines towns had storm damage and mission trip to Spain in the fall. and damaged a utility pole during Saturday’s storm. Many in Gillespie were left without trees down. He said, “The primary power for several hours due to storm damage. threat was flooding rain, called Craft fair, flea flash flooding. This impacted it went over their spillway.” amount of damage took place dur- low-lying roads were impassable roadways and waterways. Otter Fortunately, Pitchford clarified ing the four day event. “Several due to high water on them. A cou- market set May 13 Lake was placed in their emer- that no emergency action was homes were hit by falling trees and ple of homes had windows broken The seventh annual Build Benld gency dam management plan and needed and no injuries were re- tree limbs. Power lines and poles out by debris hitting them. Route craft fair and flea market will be monitored the level of the water as ported to him. However, a large were broken off and many of the [See STORM on page 11] held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Satur- day, May 13, at Benld Civic Center. The event will feature more than CUSD 7 students place in three grade levels at County Bee Italian-American 40 vendors selling a variety of flo- Regional Office of Education held Zion Lutheran, first; and Alexia Eighth grade: John Mize III, Wolf rals, jewelry, purses, kitchen and the annual Macoupin County Spell- Emelander, Ben-Gil Elementary, Ridge Elementary, first; and Tori Days set for cooking utensils, lotions, scents, es- ing Bee Friday, April 28, at Carlin- second. Hartson, Carlinville Middle School, May 26-29 sential oils, household items, hand- ville Middle School. Sixth grade: Lacee Bramley, second. made crafts, wood crafts, handmade First and second place winners Northwestern, first; and Colton Other CUSD 7 students earning a The Italian Club of Benld rugs, food, clothing and more. were as follows. Bultema, Gillespie Middle School, spot among the county’s top spellers will host the 64th annual Ital- Homemade Italian beef and bar- Fourth grade: Ellie Wilson, Ben-Gil second. were Delaney Taylor, fourth grade, ian-American Days festival becue sandwiches, hot dogs, des- Elementary, first; and Ford Klocke, Seventh grade: Natalie Pesaven- fourth place; Levi Hatlee, seventh Friday through Monday, May serts and drinks will be sold all day. Wolf Ride Elementary, second. to, Mt. Olive, first; and Makenna grade, third place; and Sydney Bires, 26-29, at Benld City Park. Fifth grade: Adrienne Meade, Wilkinson, Bunker Hill, second. eighth grade, third place. The park opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26. Swyear Corley to speak at Amusements will offer carni- val armbands from 6-10 p.m., Gillespie Library allowing attendees to ride as Gillespie Public Library will host much as they want for $22. a presentation by author Kevin Cor- Agent 99 will perform from ley, who has written two novels on 7:30-11:30 p.m. coal mining in Illinois, at 6:30 p.m., On Saturday, May 27, the Monday, May 15, at the library. park will open at 4 p.m. Car- Corley, a former history teacher nival rides will be $2 each in Christian County, has a bach- from 4-10 p.m. Music will be elor of arts degree in social science provided by the All Mixed Up and a master of arts degree in his- band from 7:30-11:30 p.m. tory. With extensive research, he Sunday, May 28, is the high- has given presentations throughout light of the weekend, with one central Illinois on coal mining and ton of free spaghetti served at the coal wars. the park’s lunch stand from 11 Corley’s presentation will in- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Musical en- clude archival coal mine photos, tertainment will be provided audio clips of oral history inter- Pictured above are CUSD 7 students who placed first or second in their grade level at the by the Bagna Caulda Combo views and brief readings from one Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee. From left to right are Ellie Wilson, who placed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Avery of his books. For more information, first among fourth graders; Alexia Emelander, who placed second among fifth graders; [See ITALIAN on page 11] call the library at (217) 839-3614. and Colton Bultema, who placed second among sixth graders.

CoalCoal CountryCountry TimesTimes Drop off news items, ads, payments, questions, or comments. dropbox at All items must include name, Sullivan’s Drugs address, and phone numbers. 113 S. Macoupin St. Gillespie As always, you can reach us by phone, fax, or email P. 217-854-2534 F. 217-854-2535 E. [email protected] GBAAS acknowledges recent donations Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Richard and Mary Ann Russell, William and Joyce Alberty, Thomas Service received the following me- Harold and Lori Valerio, Marilyn and Marthee Rizzi, David and Cathy morial contributions in April. Heyen, Larry and Sharon Heyen, Coonrod, Dennis and Sonja Baker, In memory of Georgette Failoni: Donna Easton, Mary Halpin, Shel- David and Deann Park, Leslie and Mary Ann Pollo, Ann Cheslok, Ja- don and Sue Weinberg, Brian and Sandra Fear, Frank Wargo, Michael nis and Michael Bitter, Gary and Lisa Engelke, Gary and Marsha and Lisa Polo, Suzanne Stewart, Barbara Bray, Patricia and Allyson Bauer, Cathy and Pete Visintin, Da- Dale and Anne Gansz, and Gary and Whitworth, and Ron and Nancy vid and Mary Griffel, Kent and Su- Pat Matevey. Bray. san Tarro, Alan and Mag Rolando, The ambulance service is a 501(c) In memory of Joseph Knetzer: Robert and Mary Segarra, Jim and (3) not-for-profit corporation, mak- Mark and Brenda Lowe, Anne and Mary Jo Bunge, Roger and Gail Nei- ing all contributions tax-deductible. Dale Gansz, Joe Knetzer, and cash haus, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Donations and memorials may be donations. Graham Correctional Center Em- mailed to 208 Charles St., Gillespie, In memory of Evelyn Nadler: Jule ployee Benefit Fund, Pam Schaefer, IL 62033. The ambulance service and Virginia Lienard. Wayne and Roberta Heyen, Orville responded to 180 calls for service in In memory of Harold Heyen: and Bernean Franke, Roger Suhling, April. County holds three committee meetings Three of Macoupin County agenda: one approving the re- be used for that purpose. Thompson named March Board’s committees met Tuesday, sults of the oil and patch letting The committee discussed op- May 2. and one approving the execution tions for how to proceed, such The Executive Committee set and amendment of a Section 5311 as having the county pay for the Student of the Month the agenda for the monthly board grant agreement for the health de- maintenance from another source Gillespie High School senior Rayanne Thompson was named meeting, to be held Tuesday, May partment. or passing the maintenance re- United Community Bank’s Student of the Month for March. 9. Guests will be Peggy Garri- Other new business includes an sponsibility on to the 27 town- Here, Thompson (left) receives a gift card from UCB represen- son of Macoupin County Public amendment regarding the Emer- ships. It was noted that some of tative Beth Peebles. Health Department, as well as son Airline project and the West the townships might be willing representatives of Honey Point Central Development dues for and/or able to pay for the expense, Township regarding their MFT 2017. In addition, the meeting but others might opt not to do so. Library announces donations distribution. An appointment will include approval of routine They discussed meeting with Gillespie Library received the Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bar- will be made to fill the unexpired items, such as meeting minutes, State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson following memorials in April. rett, Bert Boglino, Mr. and Mrs. county board term left vacant by monthly reports, and communica- and Emergency Telephone Sys- In memory of Pat Frew: Rose Rick Fulton, Beverly Waldrop, the death of Bob Vojas, as well tions. tems Board Coordinator Aaron Price, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dra- Myrna Smith, Becca Drummond, as reappointments for one seat on The board will recognize mem- Bishop to determine what options govich, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Steven Price, Pat Bray, Sandra At- the Girard Fire Protection District bers of Staunton Boy Scout Troop are viable, before meeting with Manalia, Robin Meade, Mr. and kins, Leonard Weiss, Flo Vlasich board of trustees, two seats on the 34 who recently became Eagle the township road commission- Mrs. George Link, Mr. and Mrs. and Bernie Elking. Unit 7 Fire Protection board of Scouts. ers and/or supervisors to get their Gene Brown, Terry Moore, Mr. It is through donations and me- trustees and two seats on the Bun- Public Safety Committee input. and Mrs. Willard Scheller, Marjo- morials that the library is able to ker Hill Fire Protection District Macoupin County Emergency Pitchford also said the county rie Leefers, Anne Gansz, Mr. and make renovations and broaden board of trustees. Management Coordinator Jim has received $43,683 in funding to Mrs. Peter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. its services. Donations may be There will be an executive ses- Pitchford explained that the state renew its hazard mitigation plan, Lloyd Bilbruck, Mr. and Mrs. mailed to Gillespie Public Li- sion to discuss contract negotia- no longer allows Enhanced 911 which was initially created in Don Dobrino, Mr. and Mrs. Todd brary, 201 W. Chestnut St., Gil- tions with the unions for Sheriff’s telephone surcharge funds to be 2010. The grant requires a $15,000 Goldasich, Susan Marcacci, Car- lespie, IL 62033. All contribu- Office and Highway Department used for maintenance of the blue match from the county, which men Blythe, Mr. and Mrs. Larry tions are tax-deductible. employees. Accordingly, approv- E911 street signs – a cost of ap- will come from in-kind contribu- al of the union contracts is also on proximately $15,000 to $20,000 tions, such as approximately seven the agenda, under new business. per year. The county will still re- GHS to hold student art show Two resolutions are on the ceive the funds, but they cannot [See COMMITTEES on page 11] Gillespie High School art stu- munity will come out and support dents will display their work at them.” an art show May 9-21 in the GHS This year’s show will feature television studio. An opening for watercolors, portraits, pencil the show will be held from 6-8 drawings, pen and ink drawings,   p.m., Tuesday, May 9. Snacks and recyclable sculptures, “scream- beverages will be served. To ac- ers” and more.  cess the studio, enter through Jer- Advanced students have also     ry Rosentreter’s classroom near been working on the 2017 Moti- the breezeway. vational Murals Project and hope   “This is an awesome event, and to have it completed for viewing.    the students gain real life experi- The project consists of five mu- ences while creating the art, in- rals featuring motivational quotes   stalling it, promoting and organiz- and sayings. Once completed, the   ing the event,” said Rosentreter. murals will be permanent fixtures  “Nothing motivates the students in the school’s hallway. “The Mo-  like having an art exhibit; since tivational mural Project has been  we planned it, the students have fun,” said senior Nina Moutrie.  been very motivated to complete “It has been really exciting taking their projects. I hope the com- [See ART SHOW on page 11]    City of Benld   City-Wide Curbside Clean Up  May 20, 2017  Flowers will pick up at your residence   • ALL ITEMS MUST BE at Curbside by 6:00 a.m.   Will noT accept landscape waste, bricks, cement,  masonry, paint, and those items considered hazardous,  restricted or forbidden by law (i.e. tires, batteries, chemicals, burn barrels, electronics-including TVs  and computers), or normal household trash that  would be picked up weekly by disposal firms.   ALL bulky items, appliances, furniture   and refuse to be included.   All items for pick up must be piled on the curb in an area not to exceed 4 ft W, 8 ft L, and 6 ft H.     

2 COAL COUNTRY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Goldasich receives scholarship Gill chosen Allison Goldaisch of Gillespie, a senior at South- ern Illinois University Carbondale, is the 2017 Ser- vice to Southern Scholarship Award winner. Her as scholar- prize is a $1,000 scholarship. Established by the Beta Delta chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity, the Service to Southern scholarship athlete is presented each year by the university’s Inter- Eighth-grader Trenton Gill Greek Council to an outstanding graduating senior was elected by his teachers for their participation and service contributions to to represent Gillespie Middle the university; it is the highest honor awarded to a School as the 2017 IESA student leader at SIU. Scholarship applicants must scholar-athlete. To qualify, a have a minimum cumulative grade point average student must have a grade- of 2.74, be in good disciplinary standing with the point average of at least 3.5 university, provide two letters of recommendation, and be involved in at least and have demonstrated a commitment to the uni- one IESA; GMS also elects versity through service and co-curricular involve- students with outstanding ment. marks in leadership, citizen- Goldasich, who is studying healthcare manage- ship and character. ment, was recognized at the 70th annual Theta Xi variety show on Saturday, April 22. She will gradu- ate summa cum laude in May and plans to pursue a master’s degree in health administration. She has Allison Goldasich (left) receives the Service to Sanders faces felony been accepted to the University of Missouri, St. Southern Scholarship Award from Gabriela Ka- Louis University and the University of Illinois at lil, coordinator for fraternity and sorority life at Chicago. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. for assaulting officer Clinton S. Sanders, 33, of Gil- lespie has been charged with ag- Wargo wins gravated battery (a Class 2 felony) and disorderly conduct with a Partnership raffle laser pointer (a Class A misde- meanor) in connection with a Fri- Julie Wargo of Benld was the winner of the day, April 28, incident in which he Partnership for Educational Excellence’s allegedly picked Gillespie Police second annual $5,000 cash raffle. Wargo is a teacher in the Mt. Olive schools; her Officer Laurie Gerdes up off the husband, Tim, is employed in the Gillespie ground in a bear hug and aimed an schools, and one of their three sons is a past operating laser pointer at her. recipient of a Partnership scholarship. Here, Sanders is being held on Ben-Gil Elementary School first-grader Jil- $75,000 bond. A preliminary hear- lian Smith drew Wargo’s name during the ing had not yet been set as of press annual BGES spaghetti dinner while Part- time. Clinton Sanders nership president John Fassero Jr. looked on and treasurer Rose Marie Tebbe held the Remember to do what you can for Macoupin County Military Support Group bowl of entrants’ names. as they assist our local troops overseas. 217-854-5298

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 COAL COUNTRY TIMES 3 Editorial Page Mother Jones’ legacy is as meaningful today as ever Talk To Us held in her honor. Mother Jones has not and What’s your THE ISSUE: Workers continue to will not be forgotten. fight for rights. Editorial We live in a time national turmoil. Protests opinion of fever epidemic claimed the lives of her hus- are a regular occurrence -- women’s rights, President Trump’s OUR VIEW: The struggle for the truth band and children, Mary Harris Jones moved civil rights and, yes, worker’s rights. Whether first 100 days at the heart of our differences. to Chicago where she worked as a dressmaker or not one believes fast food workers deserve When one thinks of May Day, any of a before losing everything in the great Chicago $13, $14 or $15 per hour, the fact is there are in office? number of images can come to mind. Some fire of 1871. many jobs that require skilled and/or educated think of May baskets filled with flowers. Oth- In the years following the fire, Jones be- labor that pay well below those hourly wages ers think of dances around a May pole, a tra- gan her involvement in the labor movement, with few or no benefits. dition that dates back hundreds of years. In coming particularly involved in the plight of While some say illegal immigrants take Stupid is as modern times, May Day has come to be as- coal mine workers. Jones fought in support jobs away from Americans, there are others stupid does. sociated with the labor rights movement and, of striking laborers, traveling from site to who believe there are some industries that in particular, Mother Jones. site, making speeches and supporting striking will suffer due to the lack of workers who - Mike Bellovich Mary Harris was born in County Cork, Ire- workers in any way she could. During these have fled because of the threat of forced de- land. While there has been considerable con- years, she became particularly involved in the portation. fusion regarding her year and date of birth, plight of coal mine workers. It’s hard to know what the truth is in this era with some accounts putting the year as 1830 It was Jones’ tireless dedication to laborers of “alternative facts” and alleged “fake news.” and others claiming it to be in 1837. There’s and their rights that earned her the nickname What is certain is labor issues are as much a also no clear record of the month and day on “Mother.” factor in this country now as they were 100 which she was born, which is why May 1 or It’s not an accident Mary Harris “Mother” years ago as more and more companies move May Day has become the day on which the Jones is buried in Mt. Olive’s Union Miners some or all of their operations overseas to take Ugh. labor leader is honored. There’s little debate, Cemetery. She’s buried there at her request. advantage of cheap labor. On the other hand, - Collin Hose however, that a Mary Harris’ hard life helped Mother Jones is celebrated in Mt. Olive. In re- there are claims that government rules and create, perhaps, the most powerful labor lead- cent years, her monument and grave site have regulations are sending companies into bank- er of all time. been restored and a museum has been opened ruptcy when they can’t afford to keep up. Harris fled Ireland’s potato famine to go, in her honor. This year, in celebration of her Perhaps today’s struggle is for the truth. It’s first, to Canada, then the United States. She 180th birthday (give or take), people gathered hard to know what’s real when our representa- met and married George Jones in Tennessee, at her grave and placed a wreath. Museum tives care more about their parties than they where they started a family. After a yellow tours, as well as roundtable discussions, were do about the voters.

Putting my green God help us. thumb to the test - Tom Edwards By Jan Dona Although I like to garden, most of my ex- perience has been with flowers and herbs. I’ve never really invested in vegetable gar- dening until this year. I think people are In the past, I’ve always grown any edi- so party affiliated today, they blindly bles (herbs mostly) in pots outside my back follow their party of door. I like having fresh basil, thyme, pars- choice. ley, chives, sage available as I choose. It’s because of those fresh herbs that I think my - Jamie Dona cooking is so much better in the summer. One day last summer, I had a knock at my back door. I answered to find my neighbor standing there with a plastic bag full of fresh lettuce just plucked from their garden. That lettuce was perfect. It looked like something Jesus, take the out of a magazine. I ate salads for three days wheel, but actu- straight until it was all gone. I thought if I ally, it’s not as bad had that kind of access to fresh garden veg- as I anticipated. etables, I’d eat like that everyday. I vowed garden hose, I just know that I’m going to -Nancy Carter then to try my hand at vegetable gardening. give it a try and if my theories fail, the beds How to write us: Stancil I have a large backyard with lots of full can be moved. sunlight. My challenge is that I have a storm While I’m by no means a master gardener THE FIRST AMENDMENT is for sewer line cutting diagonally across my prop- and have been known to kill as many plants everybody. Exercise that right by expressing erty, so digging in a lot of my yard just isn’t as I successfully nurture, I really believe a possibility. In fact, when rainfall is scarce, there is therapeutic value in gardening. It’s your thoughts, comments and opinions in Donald Trump is a stupid man’s idea the grass over the sewer line is the first to relaxing to dig in the dirt and make things letters to the editor. of a smart man, a die, leaving a brown streak cutting across my grow; whether or not I’m success this year Submitted letters must include the poor man’s idea of yard. Believe me, I know exactly where that remains to be seen. a rich man, and a writer’s name, city of residence, telephone storm sewer is located. weak man’s idea number and signature. of a strong man. My yard is also very bowl-like. It’s sort of About the Editorial Board: sunken. When I moved in, my father brought • Mail letters to: Voice of the People, Coal - Steve Oehler in several loads of dirt to help grade it, but it Country Times, P.O. Box 25, Gillespie, IL still sits very low. That means when there’s The Coal Country Times Editorial 62033 heavy rain, I get pools of water in the back- yard. Board meets regularly to discuss lo- • Fax letters to: 217-854-2535 I addressed my garden dilemma by pur- cal issues and topics. The board de- • e-mail letters to: coalcountrytimes@ I feel he is trying chasing some raised garden beds. I figure, cides as a group whether to take a gmail.com this way, I can put the garden right over very hard to deal Letters longer than 400 words will be with the mess he the sewer line without having to dig. When public stand on issues. We welcome has been handed. we’ve had heavy rain, the raised beds will al- responses to any opinion piece we edited for length. low the garden to drain. Since the beds are in All letters and guest columns become the - Linda Ahrling publish. For more information or to the low part of my yard, in times of drought, property of the Coal Country Times, which any rain we do get will run in that direction, contact us by phone at 217-839-2626 reserves the right to edit them for clarity, bringing water to my garden’s exact loca- or by e-mail, coalcountrytimes@ grammar and newspaper style and publish Each week we ask people on the street a tion. I’m not sure my logic is correct, which different question. If you want a question is why I’m grateful for whoever invented the gmail.com. them in all media forms. asked, let us know. We will ask it for you.

Coal Country Times Letters to the editor policy Published Every Friday 1. The Coal Country Times welcomes letters to the editor. P.O. Box 25, Gillespie, IL 62033 2. Letters must be hand-signed. Names will be published. Please include your address and phone number. 3. Please limit subject to those of public interest and avoid personal attacks. Phone: (217) 854-2534, Fax: (217) 854-2535 4. Letters endorsing political candidates or political parties will not be published. 5. Letters are limited to 400 words maximum and are published free of charge. E-mail: [email protected] 6. The editor reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any letter. © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of the Coal Country Times may be reproduced, copied or used without the express written permission of the publisher. 4 COAL COUNTRY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 TAILS Obituaries holds Marilyn M. Heyen Joan C. Culp Marilyn Marie Heyen, 86, of (Jacob) Voros, Tiffany (Seth) Joan C. Culp, 88, of High- Sumner of Highland, Kathryn Gillespie passed away Mon- Cockrelll, Bradley Moore, land passed away Wednesday, “Kadi” (Chris) Juris of Dan- annual day, May 1, 2017, at her resi- Kerry (Ryan) Bruhn, Zachary April 26, 2017, at San Gabriel vers, Bethany (Eric) Paulsen dence. Moore and Jeremy Moore; Memory Care in High- of New Orleans, La., She was born Feb. and 23 great-grand- land. Benjamin (Megan) banquet 1, 1931, in Alton to children. She was born Culp of Baton Rolland Leonard She was pre- About 500 people turned out May 6, 1928, Rouge, La., Na- Saturday evening for the 10th and Myrtle (Ted- ceded in death row) Lynch. by her parents; in Bunker than (Pamela) annual Macoupin TAILS ben- Hill, a daugh- Culp of Wilm- efit banquet and auction, held in She married a brother, Wil- ter of Walter ington, N.C., the Bates Building at Macoupin William C. liam Lynch; County Fairgrounds, according to Heyen on May and sisters, and Beaulah Gregory Culp Macoupin County Animal Control 6, 1950, in Relna Breit- (Barnes) Olm- of Edwards- Administrator Buzie Bertagnolli. Shipman; he wiser and June sted. She mar- ville, Richard “It was great,” said Bertagnolli. survives. Wiltshire. ried Alfred E. (Laura) Leh of “It went very well.” Mrs. Heyen Visitation was Culp on Dec. Alton, Dr. Brent Mike Crabtree served as auc- was a homemak- held from 5-8 20, 1947, in Gil- Leh of Edwards- tioneer for the evening. Some of er. p.m., Thursday, lespie; he preceded ville, Stanislav In addition to May 4, at Kravanya the big-ticket items included a her in death on Dec. “Stas” Christiansen donated Coors Light cooler that her husband, surviv- Funeral Home in Gil- ing are her children, William lespie. Funeral services were 22, 2007. of Brentwood, Tenn., and brought in $1,300 and a groom- Mrs. Culp graduated from Nicole Christiansen of Brent- ing gift card from Patty McDaniel R. (LouAnn) Heyen of Gil- held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Bunker Hill High School and wood, Tenn.; great-grandchil- at Kibbles ’N Klips that went for lespie, James O. (Carolyn Ma- May 5, at the funeral home, $2,000. “We had a pedal car that rie) Heyen of Gillespie, Cathy with Harold Reents officiat- attended Illinois State Univer- dren, Laine Noel, Kaden Noel, was painted like a dog,” said Ber- (Gary) Zenner of Kiefer, Okla., ing. Burial was at Shipman sity. She retired in 1979 from Trisha Sumner, Natalie Sum- tagnolli. “I bought it at a vintage and Beverly (Terry) Moore of Cemetery. Staunton Memorial Hospital, ner, Hollie Sumner, Colton shop, and Kendall Lowry of Kal’s Gillespie; grandchildren, Wil- Memorials may be made to where she worked as a secre- Talbot, Kortney Talbot, Cal- Customs in Gillespie redid it for liam Merle (Andrea) Heyen, St. Jude Children’s Hospital tary in the laboratory for 10 vin Juris, Julia Culp, Wesley me. It brought in $1,025, an abso- Benjamin Louis (Julie) Heyen, or Shriner’s Hospital for Chil- years. She also worked in a Culp, Clayton Culp and Em- Ashley Maxine Heyen, Shan- dren. lutely amazing amount of money.” similar job at St. Joseph Hos- met Paulsen; a great-great- na (Ryan) Ocepek, Mitchell Anyone wishing to send an In addition to the auction, the pital in Highland for three grandchild, William Talbot; event also included a dinner ca- Morris, Danielle (Steve) Mor- online condolence may do so row, Elizabeth (Jacob) Brandt, at kravanyafuneral.com. years. She and her husband two sisters-in-law, Elsie Olm- tered by JoDanni’s Catering and lived in Springfield, Gillespie sted and Thelma Elvers, both musical entertainment by the Amanda (Seth) Weber, Jessica and Staunton before moving to of Gillespie; and a brother-in- Glendale Riders. Though the total amount raised Patricia Wjocicki Highland in 1977. She enjoyed law, Clyde Culp of Peoria. has not yet been tabulated, Bert- Patricia (Neverdowski) Wjo- was an accomplished gardener; traveling, golfing and dancing In addition to her parents agnolli said, “I’m so very blessed cicki, 78, of East Camden, Ark., she especially loved spending with her husband at the Hel- and husband, she was pre- by the continued support from this passed away Sunday, April 9, time with her dogs, Bonnie and vetia Sharpshooter Society, of ceded in death by a brother, community, because without the 2017, at St. Vincent Hospi- Clyde. which he was an officer. She Harold Olmsted; and a sister, community, we would not have tal in Little Rock, Ark. Surviving are her belonged to several card clubs Merle Snedeker. the new shelter.” She was born Dec. brothers, Ronald and enjoyed buying and sell- Visitation was held from 6, 1938, in Nor- Chonka of Lake ing collectibles. 9:30 a.m. until services at 11 mal, the daughter Station, Ind., and Surviving are four sons, Alan a.m., Saturday, April 29, at IVEDC holding of Charles and Charles Nev- E. (Becky) Culp of O’Fallon, Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Helen (Spedus) erdowski of Mo., Martin M. “Mike” (Ann) Home in Highland, with Mat- food drive in May Neverdowski. Gillespie; a Culp of Edwardsville, Leland thew R. Embry, pastor of Mo- In recognition of May being She married niece, Veronica Stanley Wjo- Krane; neph- E. “Lee” Culp of Gillespie saic Church, officiating. Inter- Community Action Month, Il- and Steven P. (Inna) Culp ment will be at Memorial Park linois Valley Economic De- cicki on Jan. ews, Charles of Brentwood, Tenn.; two Cemetery in Staunton at a later velopment Corporation — the 26, 1972; he Neverdowski designated community action preceded her in and Douglas daughters, Janice L. Culp of date. agency for Jersey, Greene, Cal- death. Neverdowski; and Springfield and Christine D. Memorials may be made to houn and Macoupin counties Mrs. Wjocicki five great-nephews Sumner of Highland; grand- Highland Animal Shelter, the — will collect non-perishable spent her early years and great-nieces. children, Andrea (Chris) Noel Alzheimer’s Association or food items from employees and in Chicago and gradu- In addition to her par- of Washington, Timothy Culp Hospice of Southern Illinois. the community to benefit local ated from Benld High School ents and husband, she was pre- of O’Fallon, Joseph (Heather) food pantries. in 1957. She worked as an x- ceded in death by a brother, John In Macoupin County, items ray technician in Chicago and Neverdowski. may be dropped off at the ad- Springfield for many years. She She was interred at Camp But- ministrative office at 223 South and her husband moved to East ler in Springfield, next to her Macoupin Street in Gillespie. Camden, Ark., in the late 1970s, husband. For more information, visit and remained there for the rest Memorial contributions may ilvalley-edc.org or facebook. of their lives. She enjoyed many be made to Macoupin TAILS in com/IllinoisValleyEDC. hobbies and, like her mother, Carlinville.

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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 COAL COUNTRY TIMES 5 Girls and boys track travels to Greenville for conference meet With the annual Jokisch-Gran- SCC meet points; 9. Gillespie, 14 points; 10. points; 3. Hillsboro, 68; 4. Vandalia, ber, 200m dash, sixth place; Ken- done Invitational called because The track teams were in Green- Hillsboro, 8 points. 58 points; 5. Carlinville, 53 points; dra Cherry, 3200m run, fifth place; of heavy rains. Gillespie boys’ and ville May 2 for the South Central The following athletes scored for 6. Greenville, 52 points; 7. Gillespie, 4x200m relay, sixth place; 4x400m girls’ track teams participated in a Conference track meet. The Miners the Miners: Brandon Slone, 3200m 25 points (tie); 7. Piasa Southwest- relay, sixth place; 4x800m relay, pair of meets in the last few days. finished in ninth place with the scor- run, fifth place; Chance Reiniesch, ern, 25 points (tie); 9. Staunton, 22 fifth place; Sam Alepra, high jump, GHS played host to a meet with ing going as follows: 1. Pana, 129 300m hurdles, sixth place; 4x400m points; 10. Roxana, 13 points. sixth place; Barber, pole vault, O’Fallon Baptist, Bunker Hill, Mt. points; 2. Carlinville, 91.5 points; 3. relay, sixth place; Anthony Richard- The following athletes scored fourth place; Jaiden Braundmeier, Olive and Greenfield April 25, with Piasa Southwestern, 90.5 points; 4. son, long jump, first place. for the Lady Miners: Abbie Bar- long jump fifth place; Braundmeier, the Miners placing first in both the Vandalia, 70 points; 5. Greenville, The girls finished in seventh place, ber, 100m dash, fourth place; Bar- triple jump, second place. girls’ and boys’ meets. 60 points; 6. Litchfield, 49 points; 7. with the field scoring as follows: 1. Earning points for the Lady Min- Staunton, 25 points; 8. Roxana, 21 Pana, 162 points; 2. Litchfield, 79 ers were Abbie Barber, 100m dash, second place; Barber, 200m dash, fourth place; Jaiden Braundmeier, Freshman shot put 200m dash, fifth place; Barber, thrower, Liberty 400m dash, second place; Sam King, concentrates Alepra, 800m run, first place; Ken- on her form at the dra Cherry, 1600m run, first place; South Central Con- Cherry, 3200m run, first place; Lind- ference track meet. say Stoecker, 100m hurdles, third Photo courtesy of place; Maya Marcacci, 100m hur- Bill Walker. dles, fifth place; Stoecker, 300m hur- dles, third place; 4x100m relay, third place; 4x200m relay, second place; 4x400m relay, first place; 4x800m relay, first place; Laura Polo, discus, third place; Marcacci, high jump, second place; Alepra, high jump, fourth place; Barber, pole vault, first place; Braundmeier, long jump, sec- ond place; Braundmeier, triple jump, first place; Marcacci, triple jump, third place. Earning points for the Miners were Zach Carr, 100m dash, second place; Brandon Knowles, 100m dash, fourth place; Carr, 200m dash, first place; Alex Ottersburg, 200m dash, third place; Chance Reiniesch, 400m dash, first place; Brandon Slone, 400m dash, fourth place; Quentin Blevins, 800m run, second place; Ben Polo, 1600m run, second place; Slone, 3200m run, first place; Jake Martin, 3200m run, fourth place; Reiniesch, 110m hurdles, third place; Ottersburg, 110m hurdles, fourth place; Anthony Richardson, 300m hurdles, second place; 4x100m relay, first place; 4x200m relay, first place; 4x400m relay, first place; 4x800m relay, first place; Shawn Grant, shot put, fourth place; Ottersburg, discus, first place; Grant, discus, third place; Senior runner Zach Carr takes a handoff from a teammate dur- Q. Blevins, pole vault, first place; ing a relay at the South Central Conference track meet May 2. Reiniesch, pole vault, second place; Photo courtesy of Bill Walker. Marshall Hatlee, long jump, second place; Richardson, triple jump, first place. Free umpire Friends of Community Hospital of clinic set May 13 Staunton Foundation presents... CISL Summer Baseball/Soft- ball League will host a free um- 26th Annual Foundation pire clinic at 12:30 p.m., Satur- This Week in day, May 13, at Walton Park in Charity Golf Classic Litchfield. The clinic is open to boys and girls age 13 and older. For more Coal Country Friday, June 9, 2017 information, call (217) 556-7052. Sports Monday, May 8 GMS track at conference tourney (Carlinville), 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 9 We can satisfy ALL of GHS boys’ track at South Central Conference tourney (Litchfield), 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11 Registration Begins at 8:00 am GHS girls’ track at sectionals (Staunton), 4:30 p.m. Shotgun Start at 9:00 am your printing needs! GMS track (6th grade) at Carlinville, 4 p.m. Friday, May 12 GHS boys’ track hosts Gillespie Invitational, 4:30 p.m. Registrations fee includes 18 holes of gold, cart, 3 beverage tickets/golfer, lunch, Coal Country and R&B’s meal post-tournament. Skins and Mulligans are also included! Saturday, May 13 Cash Prizes in All Flights GMS track at sectionals (Edwardsville Lincoln), 9 a.m. Other Ways to Win: Longest Drive • Closest to Pin Hole-in-One • 50/50 Drawing • Putting Contest Times Brought to you by: For more information or to register your team, 217-854-2534 contact Amy Roller at 618-635-4232.

6 COAL COUNTRY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Rain limits softball schedule; Miners win three straight; record at 14-6 regionals start May 15 The Miners had to fight walked six. Trevor Fredericks lowed no runs and one hit. Because of the rain, the Lady nine hits with one error. The Oil- their way back after losing a closed the game, allowing The Miners got four runs Miners has faced only one op- ers had no runs and only one hit. early lead against East Alton- one earned run on two hits on seven hits with an error. ponent in the last week, earning They committee four errors. Wood River (EAWR) April with three strikeouts and a The Redskins got one run on a shutout win over East Alton- The win advanced the Lady 27. walk. seven hits with no errors. Wood River on April 27. Miners’ record to 17-5. The The Miners scored early Wargo went 3-4 with an The Miners will enter the The game was scoreless un- team enters the play-offs as the with three runs in the top of RBI. He scored twice. Carter playoffs as the fourth seed til the fifth inning, when the top seed in their sub sectional as the first. The inning started was 2-3 with an RBI; he also of sub-sectional B of the girls drove in four runs. Abigail follows: 1. Gillespie, 2. Dupo, with Tate Wargo’s lead-off scored twice. Bernot was 3-4 Vandalia Sectional: 1. Alton Smith led-off with a walk and 3. Piasa Southwestern, 4. Litch- double, which was followed with an RBI, scoring three Marquette; 2. Piasa South- went to second on a hit from field, 5. EAWR, 6. Hillsboro, 7. with another double from Joe times. western; 3. Staunton; 4. Gil- Addison Bryant. A ground ball Roxana, 8. Staunton, 9. Carlin- Carter. With a one-run lead The Miners scored eight lespie; 5. Trenton Wesclin; from Rylee Jarman advance both ville, 10. Belleville Althoff. and another in scoring posi- runs on 14 hits with one er- 6. Hillsboro; 7. Roxana; 8. runners, then Mackenzie Kasar- Regional play begins at tion Rylee Bernot knocked a ror. The Oilers got six runs on Dupo; 9. Belleville Althoff; da drove in Smith and Bryant 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 15, base it to left field that moved four hits with no errors. 10. EAWR; 11. Litchfield. with a double. Rylee Sarti got an with Carlinville (9) playing at Carter to third. Carter scored Miners 4 Redskins 1 Regional play begins for extra base on a single, leaving Staunton (8). The Miners will on a passed ball and Bernot The Miners picked up an- the Miners (4) when they both her and Kasarda in scoring play the winner at 4:30 p.m. came in on a right-field hit other win against Nokomis play the winner of Roxana (7) position. Sydney Henrichs drove Tuesday, May 16, in Gillespie. from Dan Dobrino. May 2. vs. EAWR (10) at 6:30 p.m., in Kasarda with a single, which Litchfield (4) will take on Hill- The lead didn’t last long as Despite trailing 1-0 going Wednesday, May 17, at Bel- was followed with a grounder sboro (6) at 4:30 p.m., Wednes- the Oilers got to starter Dylan into the fifth inning, the Min- leville Althoff. The winner from Ally Bires that scored Sarti. day, May 17, in Gillespie. The Roberts early by posting five ers managed to tie the score will advance to the regional The Lady Miners picked up Regional championship game runs in the bottom of the first when Nick Jarman reached final at 11 a.m., Saturday, three more runs in the top of the will be played 11 a.m., Satur- to take the lead. with a walk, stole second, May 20. The regional cham- seventh inning when Kasarda day, May 50, in Gillespie. The The Miners retaliated with then scored on a double from pion will face the winner of knocked a double to left field. winner will advance to the sec- a pair in the top of the sec- Rylee Bernot. the Greenville Regional at She scored on a single from tional semi-final game against ond to tie the game. Nick Wy- With the score tied 1-1, the 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May Henrichs, who made it third on the winner of the Riverton Re- att led off the second with a Miners produced three runs in 24, in Vandalia, with the sec- a pair of errors, one of which gional which will be played at single, then stole second. He the bottom of the sixth for the tional championship game put Bires on first base. A base 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, scored on a base hit Wargo lead and the eventual win. scheduled for noon, Saturday, hit from Lexie Bussmann scored in Williamsville. The sectional stretched into a double. War- Ryan Griffith led off the in- May 27, in Vandalia. both Henrichs and Bires. championship game will be go scored on a single from ning with a base hit. He stole The winner of the Vanda- Kasarda and Henrichs were played at 11 a.m., Saturday, May Nick Jarman. second and advanced on a sac lia sectional will play in the each 2-4 with a pair of RBIs. 27, in Williamsville. The Miners scored another grounder from Dan Dobrino. super-sectional game against Bussmann was 1-3 with two The super sectional game will in the third, two more in the A double from Trent Segarra the winner of the Benton RBIs. Bires was 1-4 with an RBI. be played at 11 a.m. Monday, fifth and held off a one-run scored Griffith. Nick Wyatt’s sectional at 5 p.m., Monday, Bryant got the win, pitching May 29, in Athens. The semi-fi- come-back attempt from single advanced Segarra to May 29, at GSC Park, Sauget. seven innings allowing no runs nal round of the state tournament EAWR in the bottom of the third. Wargo walked, then The state semifinals will be and only one hit. she struck out will be played at 3 p.m., Friday, seventh to secure the 8-6 Trevor Fredericks hit a sac played at 5 p.m., Friday, June 11 and walked three. June 2, at Eastside Center, East win. grounder that scored Segarra. 2, at Dozer Park, Peoria. The The Miners got seven runs on Peoria. Roberts got the win. He Back-to-back walks to Jar- state championship game is lasted five innings, allowing man and Rylee Bernot, forced scheduled for 5 p.m., Satur- five runs (two earned) on two Wyatt across the plate. day, June 3, at Dozer Park, Miners’ soccer loses to Carlinville; hits. He had no strikeouts and Griffith got the win. He al- Peoria. earns win over Father McGivney The Lady Miners soccer team Paige Niemeyer punched in May 12th & 13th was in Carlinville April 28 where three for the hat trick and added 903 Old Rt. 66 they took a hard 8-0 loss to the an assist. Mia Ross had two goals Lady Cavaliers. Goalie Deyon and a pair of assists. The sixth Litchfield, IL Wolber blocked five shots, saved goal came off the foot of Callie eight and missed eight. Reynolds. Mari Katich had an as- The girls bounced back May sist. 1 in a game against Father Mc- Goalies Deyon Wolber and Givney Catholic, coming away Shelby Neverdowski combined with a 6-0 victory. for the shutout. Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Friday May 12 @ 5pm Customer Appreciation Day WSMI Live Broadcast 10 am - 12 pm Arch Helicopter May 13th 11 am - 1 pm Nolan’s Petting Zoo 10 am - 4 pm Take a 15 min Test Drive on Keep Collective Jewelry & Lularoe Saturday May 13 Receive up to 10 am - 4 pm $100 in Fire Truck / Ambulance on site 11 am - 3 pm Face Painting dent removal Prize Wheel10 am - 4 pm Music Food Daily Prize Giveaway May 8th - May 13th Enter Today Mon Wed Fri vs

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$800 toward a set of tires Paige Niemeyer fights a Carlinville opponent for the ball in the Drawings will be held every day at 5pm. One entery per day. Miners loss to Carlinville April 28.

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 COAL COUNTRY TIMES 7 Saturday, May 6 Caring Center: Shepherd’s Lunch Menu Closet only, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ben-Gil Elementary School Alcoholics Anonymous: open, CALENDAR of EVENTS Monday, May 8: chicken patty, non-smoking meeting, upstairs mixed vegetables, salad, pineapple at Gillespie Public Library, 8 Items sought for submission to CCT calendar Breakfast: yogurt/cereal p.m. All are invited to submit event or meeting other pertinent data (i.e., RSVP requirements, Tuesday, May 9: spaghetti/ Alateen (ages 11-19) 12-step information as soon as possible for inclusion deadlines for registration, time frames, etc.). sauce, garlic toast, salad, banana group: free, open, non-smoking in the coming week’s publication of the Meeting information should reflect the date, Breakfast: pancake on stick meeting, downstairs at Gillespie Community Calendar section of the Coal title of the meeting, place and time. Wednesday, May 10: hot dog Public Library, 8-9 p.m. Call Country Times. If other information needs to be conveyed on bun, baked beans, salad, peaches (217) 851-0439. Event information should include the date, pertaining to further clarification of an event or Breakfast: PopTarts title of the event, sponsor, address, time, meeting announcement, people are asked to Thursday, May 11: chicken Monday, May 8 contact telephone or e-mail address and any be as brief as possible due to space limitations. nuggets, corn, salad, mixed fruit Free blood pressure checks Breakfast: apple frudel by Community Hospital of non-smoking meeting, Zion open 9 a.m.-noon. Friday, May 12: toasted cheese, Lutheran Church, Gillespie, Monday, May 15 Crafting session: Frank Bertetti broccoli, salad, applesauce Break- Staunton: Gillespie Civic Gillespie Senior Citizens Center, 11 a.m.-noon. noon. Benld Library, 4-6 p.m. fast: cereal Gillespie Library board of meeting: Gillespie Civic Gillespie Lions Club business Gillespie City Council Center, noon. GMS/GHS meeting: Gillespie City Hall, trustees meeting: Gillespie dinner: Miners Restaurant, Library, 6:30 p.m. Benld City Council meeting: Gillespie, 6 p.m. Monday, May 8: crispito, let- 6 p.m. Benld City Hall, 6 p.m. tuce, cheese, refried beans, peaches Coal Country Chamber of Gillespie Masonic Lodge 214 meeting: Masonic Temple, PTO meeting: Gillespie Middle Friday, May 19 Breakfast: yogurt Commerce meeting: CCCC School library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9: Salisbury office, 213 S. Macoupin, Gillespie, 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: upstairs at Gillespie Public Library, steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, salad, Gillespie, 6:30 p.m. pears Breakfast: French toast sticks “Internet for Book Lovers” Thursday, May 11 Tuesday, May 16 7:30-8:45 p.m. Caring Center: Gillespie food Wednesday, May 10: barbecue adult program: Gillespie Caring Center: Gillespie food pantry and Shepherd’s Closet rib, green beans, salad, Mandarin Public Library, 6:30 p.m. pantry and Shepherd’s Closet Saturday, May 20 open, 9 a.m.-noon. oranges Breakfast: muffin Village of Mt. Clare City open 9 a.m.-noon. Caring Center: Shepherd’s Moms in Prayer: First Christian Thursday, May 11: taco, lettuce, Council meeting: City Hall, Free carry-out meal for senior Closet only, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. citizens: 11 a.m.-noon, Heritage Church, Gillespie, 9-10 a.m. cheese, refried beans, mixed fruit 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: open, Breakfast: Health, Gillespie. Emotions Anonymous: 320 S. breakfast boat non-smoking meeting, upstairs at Friday, May 12: ham sandwich, Tuesday, May 9 Crafting session: Frank Bertetti Locust, Carlinville, 6 p.m. Gillespie Public Library, 8 p.m. Benld Library, 4-6 p.m. broccoli, pasta salad, strawberries Caring Center: Gillespie food Alateen (ages 11-19) 12-step Breakfast: Danish pantry and Shepherd’s Closet Wednesday, May 17 group: free, open, non-smoking open, 9 a.m.-noon. Friday, May 12 Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting, downstairs at Gillespie Illinois Valley Senior Menu Moms in Prayer: First Christian Narcotics Anonymous: upstairs (TOPS) Mt. Olive meeting: Public Library, 8-9 p.m. Call Monday, May 8: sausage patties, Church, Gillespie, 9-10 a.m. at Gillespie Public Library, First United Methodist Church, (217) 851-0439. biscuit & gravy, roasted potatoes, Emotions Anonymous: 320 S. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. Call (618) peas, banana, tapioca pudding Locust, Carlinville, 6 p.m. 410-9417. Monday, May 22 Tuesday, May 9: turkey burger VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary 4547 Saturday, May 13 Alcoholics Anonymous: open, Friends of the Gillespie on bun, sweet potato puffs, mixed meeting: VFW Hall, Gillespie, Caring Center: Shepherd’s non-smoking meeting, Zion Library meeting: Gillespie vegetables, fruit cocktail, red Jell-O 7 p.m. Closet only, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gillespie, Public Library, 6:30 p.m. w/ pears Alcoholics Anonymous: open, noon. CUSD 7 Board of Education Wednesday, May 10: chili, all- non-smoking meeting, upstairs at Croatian Fraternal Union meeting: Administrative Office meat frank on bun, slaw, pineapple, Wednesday, May 10 Lodge 217 meeting: 500 E. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Gillespie Public Library, 8 p.m. Annex, Gillespie, 7 p.m. cookies First South St., Mt. Olive, 7 (TOPS) Mt. Olive meeting: Alateen (ages 11-19) 12-step Thursday, May 11: chicken & p.m. First United Methodist Church, group: free, open, non-smoking Tueday, May 23 noodles, whole wheat roll, carrots, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. Call (618) meeting, downstairs at Gillespie Caring Center: Gillespie food tropical fruit salad, chocolate whip 410-9417. Public Library, 8-9 p.m. Call Thursday, May 18 pantry and Shepherd’s Closet Friday, May 12: country fried Alcoholics Anonymous: open, (217) 851-0439. Caring Center: Gillespie food open, 9 a.m.-noon. steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, pantry and Shepherd’s Closet corn, peaches, dessert bar Coal Country Church Directory

SS. SIMON & JUDE CHURCH ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST CANNA COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 304 N. Macoupin, Gillespie 110 W. Water, Dorchester CHURCH 820 Broadway, Gillespie 217-839-3456 110 Chestnut St., Gillespie Baptist Catholic Lutheran618-362-6375 Methodist900 Broadway Non-Denominational217-839-3855 217-839-3788 Fr. Michael Haag, Pastor; Rev. Kara Shaw Rt. 16 & Kelly St., Gillespie Jared DePoppe, Pastor cannacommunitychurch.com Msgr. Lawrence Auda (Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. 217-839-2038 Rev. Nathan Nelson Sunday: Bible School, 10 a.m.; Emeritus) Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Larry Moreau Sunday Worship, 10:10 a.m. Worship Services, 11 a.m. and Saturday Mass: 4 p.m., with con- Wednesday Worship: 6:30 p.m. IMPACT Wednesday Youth & 12:30 p.m. fessions before. ZION EVANGELICAL Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & Kids’ Ministry: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, 6:30 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. LUTHERAN 10:30 a.m. p.m.; Kings Kids and Teen Bible Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8 a.m., Tuesday 107 W. Elm, Gillespie LIFE HARVEST MINISTRIES Study, 7 p.m. Sunday Bible Study: 7 p.m. 217-839-2500 or 217-839-3079 409 N. Sawyer, Wilsonville TRINITY BAPTIST Rev. Christine Erdmann 217-401-0719 Rev. Steve Martin CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday Classic Worship: 8 a.m. 502 S. Macoupin, Gillespie 513 S. Macoupin, Gillespie Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 217-839-3667 Christian217-839-2796 Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Dane Solari, Pastor Arthur Roemer, Pastor CORNERSTONE Transportation available. www.trinitybaptist-il.com www.fcgillespie.com InterdenominationalMINISTRIES Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 305 N. Hardroad, Benld Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study, 6 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednes- 217-839-4051 p.m.; Kids Club/Youth Group, 6 p.m. day: Bible School, 7 p.m.; Choir UNITED METHODIST cornerstonemissions.org for grades 1-12 during school year. Practice, 6:30 p.m.; King’s Kids: MethodistCHURCH Dr. L.D. Cooke, Pastor Wednesday Worship: 7 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday Middle & High 209 S. Main, Benld Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & For a ride, call Rick at 217-691- School Youth Group: 5 p.m. 217-835-4773 6 p.m.; Children’s church after Tuesday Wise Men: 3-4:30 p.m. www.benldchurch.org 2126, or the church at 839-3667. Pastor Kevin Kriesel morning worship 618-795-2095 Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Friday Torah Study: 7 p.m. ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH HOLY DORMITION EASTERN Men’s Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., 310 W. Central Ave., Benld ORTHODOX PARISH every first Sunday. NEW BIRTH FELLOWSHIP Catholic217-839-3456 Eastern300 N. Fourth Orthodox St., Benld 9298 Brown Lane, Dorchester Fr. Michael Haag, Pastor; 217-835-2202, UNITED METHODIST Rout 16, 3 miles west of Sunday Mass: 7:45 a.m., with Fr. Paul Waters CHURCH Gillespie confessions before. Saturday Confessions: 5:30 p.m. 200 W. Garrison, Dorchester 618-362-6224 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m., Sunday Vespers: 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. David Melvin Bill and Marilyn Heyen, Pastors Wednesday. Sunday Confessions: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m. Area Diesel Service

510 Broadway • Gillespie (217) 839-2215 Gillespie • 217-839-4000 Carlinville, Illinois Carlinville • 217-839-4000 A mission of healing. A passion for caring. 8 COAL COUNTRY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Julie M. Bridgeman, now 38, legedly took a purse and cosmet- Mt. Olive, has been charged with ics with a total value of less than Gillespie Police Report unlawful possession of a con- $500 from Carlinville Walmart. trolled substance (less than 15 Dillon M. Dixon, 18, Edwards- Wednesday, April 26 Gillespie was arrested for dis- grams of a substance containing ville, has been charged with ille- Officers responded to a call orderly conduct, criminal tres- Macoupin County FUBINACA) in connection with gal consumption of alcohol by in the 400 block of East Elm pass to a motor vehicle and a May 25, 2016, incident. a minor in connection with an Street for an unresponsive aggravated battery to a peace Stewart N. Wilson, 32, Girard, April 15 incident. male. He was transported to a officer. COURT NEWS has been charged with violation John J. Sanders, 43, Benld, local hospital by ambulance. An officer took a report from of an order of protection in con- has been charged with disorderly An officer was called to the a male who had his tires slashed nection with an April 24 incident conduct in connection with an in which he allegedly came with- April 25 incident in which he al- New Lake along with the fire in the 800 block of North Clin- in 500 feet of a protected party. legedly yelled at an individual. department for a truck in the ton Street. Clinton N. Sanders, 33, Gil- Shane M. Boston, 36, Eagar- lake. An officer took a report from Marriages lespie, has been charged with ag- ville, has been charged with vio- Thursday, April 27 a female regarding child visita- Donald E. Jenkins of Thayer gravated battery and disorderly lation of an order of protection in Officers were called to the tion issues. and Jill J. Schoth of Virden. conduct with a laser pointer in connection with an April 26 inci- 400 block of East Easton Street Sunday, April 30 Thomas R. Thursby of Pal- connection with an April 28 inci- dent in which he allegedly made to check the well-being of an An officer took a report from myra and Audrey M. Evans of dent in which he allegedly picked in-person contact with a pro- elderly female. a female regarding a possible Thayer. an officer up off the ground in a tected party by going to the indi- Zachary M.B. Meyer and An officer took a report from violation of an order of protec- bear hug and aimed an operating vidual’s residence and speaking a father and his son who stated tion. Chelsea L. Kroeschel, both of laser pointer at the officer. to the individual. that when they arrived home, An officer was called to the Chesterfield. Alicia N. Tamosaitis, 20, Gi- DUIs James N. Thomae of Ship- rard, has been charged with un- Alexandria J. Yudinski, 24, they found a male subject sit- 600 block of Frey Street, where man and Kaylee D. Dunnagan of lawful possession of less than Carlinville, has been charged ting in the son’s bedroom. His a caller stated they found a Brighton. five grams of a substance con- with two counts of driving under relative was called and advised toddler without any clothes on Devin M. Brown of East Alton taining meth in connection with the influence and one count of that if he shows up at the resi- playing in a puddle of water. and Joanne M. Davidson of Bun- an April 28 incident. failure to reduce speed in con- dence again, he would be ar- The officer knew where the ker Hill. Misdemeanors nection with an April 21 incident rested for criminal trespass. child lived and took the child Jacob D. Welch and Kristina Anel Berisa, 20, Staunton, has in which she allegedly drove a Friday, April 28 home. The officer called DCFS R. Clark, both of Bunker Hill. been charged with disorderly blue 2013 Hyundai on East First Clinton S. Sanders, 33, of to follow up on the call. Divorces filed conduct in connection with a South Street at Hoch Street, Ashley R. Wofford of Carlin- March 26 incident in which he Carlinville. ville vs. Jack L. Wofford of Carl- allegedly yelled at and threat- Jacob E. Byers, 26, Staunton, inville. ened to kill an individual. He has been charged with two Staunton Country Club Radley L. Starkey of Hettick was also charged with driving counts of driving under the in- vs. Shannon Starkey of Perrin, 15-20 mph above the limit (70 fluence and one count each of burglary suspect apprehended Texas. mph in a 55 mph zone), failure to improper lane usage and illegal Erin E. Stafford of Gillespie wear a seat belt and operating an transportation of alcohol in con- Brian D. Raynor, the Edwards- partment Saturday, April 29 at vs. Kyle T. Stafford of Litchfield. uninsured motor vehicle. nection with an April 22 incident ville man charged with burglary 5:29 p.m. Lawsuits Kara L. Honaker, 25, Carlin- in which he allegedly drove a in connection with the Aug. 11, Raynor is being held in St. Jody Mundy filed a complaint ville, has been charged with re- white 2013 Kia Optima at the in- 2016, break-in at Staunton Coun- Louis, awaiting extradition to May 1 against Nina Suttles in tail theft in connection with an tersection of Staunton Road and try Club, was apprehended by St. Macoupin County. Bond is set at connection with a Dec. 22, 2015, April 10 incident in which she al- Charles Street, Gillespie. Louis Metropolitan Police De- $100,000. automobile accident, seeking an amount in excess of $50,000, plus costs of the suit. Macoupin County Housing Authority filed a complaint in County unemployment declines in March 2017 forcible entry and detainer April The Illinois Department of “Illinois payrolls weakened in sectors with the largest gains in Industry sectors with the largest 27 against Marlena Weiseman, Employment Security (IDES) an- March, just like they did for the employment were: Leisure and over-the-year declines include: seeking possession of property nounced the unemployment rate nation,” said IDES Director Jeff Hospitality (4,200); Other Ser- Manufacturing (-6,500); Con- in Bunker Hill; rent, late charges declined -0.5 percentage points to Mays. “The usual pattern is that vices (1,300); and Trade, Trans- struction (-4,900); and Govern- and/or other monies due and ow- 4.9 percent in March and nonfarm Illinois weakens more than the portation and Utilities (900). The ment (-3,800). The 0.4 percent ing; reasonable attorney’s fees; payrolls decreased by 8,900 jobs nation but grows less than the na- largest payroll declines were in over-the-year gain in Illinois is and court costs. over-the-month, based on prelimi- tional average when both are on the following sectors: Construc- about one-third as strong as the Brian Hopper filed a complaint nary data proved by the U.S. Bu- the upswing. This persistent lag in tion (-7,100); Professional and 1.5 percent gain posted by the na- in forcible entry and detainer reau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and job growth explains why it took 10 Business Services (-3,600); and tion in March. May 1 against Morgan Allen, released by IDES. years to push the unemployment Government (-1,900). The state’s unemployment rate seeking possession of property February job growth was re- rate below five percent.” Over-the-year, nonfarm payroll is 0.4 percentage points higher in Carlinville. vised down to show an increase “Our state has the potential to employment increased by 25,500 than the national unemployment Discover Bank filed a com- of 14,800 jobs rather than the pre- be the most competitive in the na- jobs with the largest gains in these rate reported for March 2017, plaint May 2 against Vicki A. liminary estimate of 25,600 jobs. tion,” said Illinois Department of industry sectors in March: Educa- which decreased to 4.5 percent. McCann, seeking $17,027.33 March’s monthly payroll gain Commerce & Economic Opportu- tion and Health Services (15,900); The Illinois unemployment rate unpaid on a credit card account, kept over-the-year job growth nity Director Sean McCarthy. “To Financial Activities (8,900); and is down -1.2 percentage points plus costs. well below the national average. expand opportunities and good Leisure and Hospitality (7,100). Citizens Bank, N.A., filed a [See COUNTY on page 11] The March drop coupled with paying jobs, we need to make complaint May 2 against John February’s downward revised common sense reforms that will W. Martin, seeking $15,940.70 gain means that Illinois remains give businesses the confidence to unpaid on a retail installment 19,600 jobs short of reaching its grow and thrive in Illinois.” contract, plus court costs. DOWNSTATE’S prior peak employment reached in In March, the three industry Felonies September 2000. Monteaz E. Walton, 35, Carl- Locally, Macoupin County’s inville, has been charged with LEADING unemployment rate decreased to two counts of aggravated battery 4.9 percent in March from 5.7 per- MORTGAGE and one count of mob action in www.daleyauto.com cent in February. One year ago, in connection with an April 23 inci- March 2016, Macoupin County’s dent in which he allegedly struck unemployment was around two 217-854-4711 LENDER two individuals in the head with points higher, at 6.8 percent. a deadly weapon (a baseball bat) and knowingly, by use of force, disturbed the public peace in that he, while acting together with REQUEST FOR BID Macoupin County Housing Authority is seeking sealed bids for the re- two others and without author- placement of 2 Parking Lots, sidewalks, stoops and entry doors at ity of law, struck an individual 10 units in Mt Olive. Bid documents and plans are available starting Lindsay Westhoff NMLS #673105 about the face and head with May 9 from Melotte Morse, Leonatti Parker digital plan room, www. 301 S. Macoupin St. their hands and fists, thereby in- mmlpplanroom.com . Potential bidders must register on the plan room flicting injury. to view documents. Plans may be downloaded or printed at bidders Theodore M. Holmes, 46, option and cost. There is no cost to view documents. Bid documents Palmyra, has been charged with are only available as full sets to bidders; suppliers may obtain par- tial sets. Bidders must pay Davis-Bacon wages and meet Sec. 3 re- driving while license revoked in quirements as set out in bid documents. Bidders may request printed 839-4000 connection with an April 13 inci- copies from the office of the Architect for the cost of printing plus a dent in which he allegedly drove handling fee of $25. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 17 at the UCBbank.com a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic on Main Staunton Rec Hall, 613 ½ Kay Lane at 10:00 am CST. Bidders are en- Street at Elder Street, Palmyra. couraged to attend. Bids due May 30, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST at MCHA He was also charged with oper- office, 760 Anderson St. Carlinville, Il. Public opening at 2:15 pm same ating an uninsured motor vehicle day. Those with questions may contact Dave Parker, Architect, 213 and driving 21-25 mph above the ½ South Sixth Street, Springfield Il. 217-789-9515 or Dan Sanson at The Leader of Community Banking limit (58 mph in a 35 mph zone). MCHA 217-854-8606.

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 COAL COUNTRY TIMES 9 THE CLASSIFIEDS ALWAYS A BEST SELLER YARD SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED NOTICE NOTICE ESTATE SALE: Saturday, Truck driver wanted: May 6th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 720 CDL with 1 year driving The City of Benld is now accepting sealed bids on a 2001 North Charles St., Carlin- experience, driver will be Ford Ranger pickup, 4 cylinder 5 speed with over 126,000 ville. Household goods, fur- paid a % of loads hauled, miles. The vehicle is sold as-is-where-is. The vehicle is used home weekly, paid weekly. niture, tools, lawnmower, and my contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders lots of items. No clothes. For more information call 618-781-3156. 4/27-5/4 may inspect the property behind the Benld Police station in ------MISC. Benld by calling the City office, 217-835-2114. Please submit YARD SALE: Friday, May 12 bids by 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2017, to Benld City Hall, 201 and Saturday, May 13, 8 MACOUPIN COUNTY MILI- E. Central Ave, Benld, IL. The City has the right to accept or a.m.-2 p.m. 17582 Ridge TARY SUPPORT GROUP sendS CARE PACK- reject any/or all bids. Sale is final. Bids will be opened on May Drive, Forest Hills, Carl- AGES to Macoupin County 15, 2017 at the City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. inville. Household goods, military service person- furniture, hunting/fishing/ nel serving OVERSEAS shooting, tools/hardware, WORLDWIDE. If a member military gear, sporting of your family is serving, goods, bicycles, golf bags, please register him/her at vehicle cargo carrier. [email protected] 5/8 or P.O. Box 322, Carlinville Live outside of Coal or call 217-854-5298. FOR SALE ------AA 24-HOUR HOTLINE for FIXER UPPER: 2 bdrm. Country? Have the problem drinkers – 1-800- home, selling as is. Close 307-6600. Al-Anon 24-hour to Gillespie Library and hotline – 618-463-2429. Post Office, Bargain Price ------news delivered to your $23,000. Call 217-313- EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS 4731 or 217-825-8043. Meetings 6 p.m. Tuesdays, at Locust Street Resource 5/5 Center, 320 S. Locust door every week. Street, Carlinville 217-710- 3705 or 217-272-4560.

Main Street'S "HOME TEAM" TF 230 E Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-2200 LEGAL Prices: In the circuit court of the seventh judicial circuit In Macoupin County: $30 MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS No. 2017-MR-46 In-county Seniors (55+): $29 112 ROUTE 4, STAUNTON – Well in THE matter of the maintained 3 bedroom home on 2.86 petition of chanGe acre site. Home offers large rooms and beautiful fireplace and sun porch. of name of: Out-of-county: $35 $109,900. Julene Sue Mull Bear Wyatt kastengoodman.com • [email protected] CHANGE OF NAME TO: Julene Sue Lienard notice of publication Call 217-854-2534 Public notice is hereby

Main Street'S "HOME TEAM" given that on June 12, 2017, 230 E Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 at 11:15 AM, in Courtroom 217-854-2200 A, being one of the return SubScription Form days in the Circuit Court of Trades & Services Macoupin County, I will pres- Please print ent my Petition of Change of George Gypsy Name in said Court, praying Call Jim for the change of my name, Come visit the shelter Name: pursuant to the Statute in and give an animal raysrays stumpstump Free Estimates such case made and pro- RAYS STUMP a forever home! REMOVALRemoval 600 W. OSIE, GILLESPIE – Lots of vided. Removal Fully Insured potential in this 6 room bungalow lo- Julene S. Mull, Address: 217-313-1229 Fully Insured cated on 3 lots with detached garage. Petitioner 21640 Rt. 4, 217-313-1229 $42,000 217-313-1229 5/5-5/19 Carlinville kastengoodman.com • [email protected] ______217-313-1229 Litch eld, Illinois Litch eld, Illinois Trades & Services [email protected] Billing address, [email protected] different: Don Simons Dale Wilson (217) 825-5305 (618) 410-7221

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[continued from page 2] “These projects have community meetings Pitch- taught me the importance of ford will hold for communi- working as a team and com- ties that are participants in municating with others,” the hazard mitigation plan said senior Aubree Borror. (as well as those that are not) “My art class has become a to discuss projects for which tight family while working hazard mitigation grant fund- on this project.” ing can be used. In addition, Pitchford said ITALIAN he will need new tires for his [continued from page 1] vehicle by winter and will get prices by the next com- Hill from 3-7 p.m.; and mittee meeting. Smash Band from 7:30- Environmental Health 11:30 p.m. Carnival arm- Committees bands will be available for The Environmental Health $22 from noon to 4 p.m. Committee revisited the The bocce ball tournament discussion of fly ash being will begin at noon Sunday, brought in to Crown II and with registration at 11 a.m. III mines. Board Chairman in the beer tent. Mark Dragovich said a FOIA On Monday, May 29, the FFA members placing at the recent horticulture judging competition are, back row, from left, Lexee Messerly, request has been issued to park will open at noon and Xavier Gosch, Ben Polo, Jason Hartke and Gary Manus; front row, Kendra Damm, Brigit Dolliger, Tyler Reid and the Illinois Department of close at 5 p.m. Beer will Alex Wells. Natural Resources to get a be sold for $1.25 per cup copy of the mines’ quarterly throughout the afternoon. reports so that the county can Armbands will be available FFA competes in horticulture judging for $22 from 1-5 p.m. see the exact amounts of ma- Gillespie FFA members Bingo will be played ev- The varsity team took first ond; Jason Hartke, third; Ben with Lexee Messerly placing terial being brought in, the participated in a horticulture source(s) of the material, and ery night beginning at 7 place in the sectional contest, Polo, fourth; and Tyler Reid, first overall; Brigit Dolliger, judging competition April 18 sampling data. p.m., except on Monday, with Alex Wells placing first sixth. Greenhands also took second; Kendra Damm, third; There was some question when it will begin at 1 p.m. at Mayfield’s in Staunton. overall; Gary Manus, sec- first place in their division, and Xavier Gosch, fourth. among committee mem- The fish stand will open each evening at 4 p.m. bers about when the 10-year across power lines in Gil- tact numbers, where to meet fall. Although the water may ployed workers decreased Italian specialties such as deadline is of when the mine lespie, breaking the top of up and how to communicate start to recede, further rainy 8.4 percent from the prior tortellini soup, homemade can no longer bring in mate- one pole around 6 p.m. on with them. weather is scheduled to im- month to 322,800, down Italian salami, meatball rial from external sites. Saturday. Approximately Pitchford reminded citi- pact the area. 19.1 percent over the same sandwiches, bagna caulda Because the committee 900 customers were without zens that weather-related Locations that will expe- month for the prior year. and spumoni ice cream will members are still concerned power. We had all custom- situations are inevitable; rience flooding include -Jer This brings the number of be sold, as well as Italian about possible leaching of ers restored by 2 a.m. on families should know when seyville, Vandalia, Green- unemployed workers to novelty items and the an- chemicals from the mines, Sunday morning.” Bretsch to take shelter and evacu- ville, Litchfield, Hillsboro, its lowest level since May nual festival shirts. they voted to offer testing of also said that in the event ate buildings. “Have an Carlinville, Staunton, Vird- 2007. The labor force de- For more information, wells for residents living in a of another storm, citizens emergency kit prepared in en, Gillespie, White Hall, creased 0.1 percent over- visit festing.com/detail. one-mile radius of the mines, should stay clear of downed your home; have a flash Nokomis, Carrollton, Brigh- the-month and declined by cfm?festid=40930 or face- at no cost to the residents. power lines and call Ameren light, bottled water, cans of ton, Girard, Mount Olive, 0.6 percent in March over book.com/Benld.Italian. Pitchford estimated there Illinois at (800) 755-5000 if ready to eat food, a change Roodhouse, Bunker Hill, the prior year. The unem- American.Days, or call are less than 20 households downed lines are spotted. of clothes and some cash in Benld, St. Elmo and Green- ployment rate identifies within that distance of the Pitchford had several your kits. Learn first aid and field. This also includes those individuals who are mines, but he will give the pieces of advice for Ma- CPR. Taking care of you and Ramsey Lake State Park, out of work and are seek- committee a full list. STORM your family is your respon- Beaver Dam State Park and ing employment. An indi- [continued from page 1] coupin County citizens to stay prepared for se- sibility. Be responsible. Pre- Lake Lou Yaeger. vidual who exhausts or is ART SHOW 4 was closed between vere weather. “Number pare,” he said. ineligible for benefits is still [continued from page 2] Nilwood and Girard due to one: never drive a vehicle Macoupin County citizens COUNTY reflected in the unemploy- our one-inch scaled artwork a large tree that fell across in water that you do not should be aware that the Na- [continued from page 9] ment rate if they actively and blowing it up to one-foot both lanes of traffic,” he know how deep it is. ‘Turn tional Weather Service in seek work. from a year ago when it scale. The large artwork has said. Despite outages, all around; don’t drown,’” he Saint Louis issued a flood To help connect jobseek- was 6.1 percent. At 4.9 per- a big impact on the viewer; of the power was restored said. “Never touch a downed warning for the region until ers to employers who are cent, the Illinois jobless rate I hope it will help motivate within a few hours. power-wire. They are all 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, hiring, IDES’ maintains the stands at its lowest level the GHS students.” Ameren Illinois spokes- electrified, even those - lay May 5. The Department of state’s largest job search since June 2007, after hav- “Working on the Moti- man Brian Bretsch said ing on the ground.” He also Transportation as well as engine IllinoisJoblink. ing decreased for two con- vational Mural Project has there were small outages of recommended that families county officials have stated com. IJL recently showed secutive months. taught me how to work with 50 or less in various parts of have a home safety plan in that some roads may remain 69,419 posted resumes with The number of unem- others; it has been a great the county over the week- place, and they should learn closed due to the heavy rain- 181,789 jobs available. experience and has helped end. He added, “A tree fell their family emergency con-

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