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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper $100 Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 166TH YEAR NO. 34 E THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 TWENTY PAGES, TWO SECTIONS NOTICE Due to New Year's Day Consolidated election being on a Tuesday, the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat will candidates revealed be a day late; the news- Petition packets for the upcoming and Michael Scott VanLoo and Shon paper will be available in 2019 Consolidated Election, to be A. Calvert, trustee (vote for three). local stores and our office held April 2, 2019, have been filed. Wilsonville: David Day, Dustin on Thursday, January 3, Though municipalities have until Calcari and William Molinar, trustee instead of Wednesday, the end of January to certify their (vote for three). January 2, and if you re- candidate lists with County Clerk School board, contested ceive your newspaper in Pete Duncan, the filing periods have Gillespie: Weye Schmidt, Mark the mail it will arrive a passed. As of press time, the follow- Hayes, Jennifer L. Alepra, Becky day late. ing races will be on the ballot; addi- Hatlee and Jerry L. Yeager Jr. (vote tional candidates may be added once for four). INSIDE the municipal lists are certified. Un- School board, uncontested less otherwise specified, voters will Bunker Hill: Roger Owen, Julie B. choose one candidate for each race. Fulton, Jameson Ramirez and David Municipal, contested L. Monetti (vote for four). Staunton: Rich Garde and Brooke Carlinville: Sam Harding, Bobbi J. Wallace, Ward 1; Ray Scroggins and Bates, Martha Armour and Dale R. Randy Hanks, Ward 2; and John P. Reels (vote for four). “Jack” Kolkovich, Michael J. LaRosa Northwestern: Linda Eades, John and Chad A. Plenske, Ward 3. Murphy and Daniel Drumeller (vote Wilsonville: Jeff “Porky” Rhodes for four); and Lisa Meisenheimer and Harold Besserman Jr., president (two-year unexpired term). Cavaliers break the (two-year unexpired term); and Ger- Mt. Olive: Steven Remer, David C. ice with victory over ald Reid and Stanley Katich, trustee Brunnworth, John M. Skertich and Indians (two-year unexpired term). Carol Sue Rimar (vote for four). Municipal, uncontested See page 9A North Mac: Michael Andrew Carlinville: Todd Koller, Ward 1; Christopher, District 2; Robin S. William R. Link, Ward 2; C. Richard Hays, District 3; and David Spann, McClain, Ward 3; and Terry R. Ober, District 6. No candidates are running Ward 4. for open seats in District 1 and Dis- Eagarville: Gaylon McAllister, trict 7. president (two-year unexpired term); Southwestern: Randy Gallaher, Ja- April Balestri, village clerk (two-year son L. Oertel, Jacob Reno and Dara unexpired term); Gailon Balestri, Kay Simmons (vote for four). Houser and Carole Scheller, trustee Staunton: Derrick Taylor, Scott (vote for three); and Terrell Knowles, Skertich and Stefanie Legendre (vote December tornado trustee (two-year unexpired term). for four). delays basketball Girard: Taylor J. Edwards, Ward Other tournament 1; Joseph H. Marko, Ward 2; Lucas Brighton Betsy Ann Fire Protec- C. Conkling, Ward 2 (two-year unex- See page 9A tion District has two trustee seats pired term); and Sara L. Fugate, Ward open and one candidate for each seat: 3. Timothy Baker for the six-year term Staunton: Anthony Schrauth, Ward and Bradley A. Bott for the four-year 3 (two-year unexpired term); and unexpired term. Ryan Pritchett, Ward 4. Saturday Benld residents will have an op- Virden: David Reischauer, Ward 1; portunity to vote on the following 12/29 24 35 Mark Bertolino, Ward 2; William R. referendum: “Shall the city of Benld Baby Jesus returns to nativity scene Sharp, Ward 3; James Glass, Ward 3 increase the police protection levy, Baby Jesus, omitted from the nativity display on the Carlinville square due to theft concerns, was Sunday (two-year unexpired term); and Betty being funds dedicated for use by the placed in the scene just in time for this year’s Christmas holiday. The baby Jesus portion of the 12/30 30 42 Maguire, Ward 4. police department; previously adopt- display has a history of being stolen, then returned on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Most White City: Brenda L. Subick, ed by the city council from an exist- notably, it was stolen in December 2015, within 24 hours of two speed bumps being stolen from Index trustee (two-year unexpired term); ing rate of .1646% to .6%?” Loveless Park. Society 2A Obituaries 3A Macoupin County Scholarship dinner auction set Feb. 16 The 2019 Macoupin County Schol- college from around the state and are also available and cost $250 at school students who have benefitted ple who have never been to an auc- Editorial 4A arship Fund’s annual dinner/auction even the country,” said Kowal. “We the red level, $500 at the white level from these scholarships up to now tion will enjoy this one,” said Kowal. Calendar 5A will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, in the usually sell out, so I urge people to and $1,000 at the silver level. Con- and those who will continue to ben- “‘Crabby’ is as much a comedian as Woodson Center on the Blackburn buy their individual tickets or tables tact Mark Zobel at (217) 854-5799 efit in the future,” Kowal said. “But he is a master auctioneer. He is funny Church 5A College campus in Carlinville. This early.” Tickets are available online for details about the sponsorships this is also a great way to enjoy a fun and is adept at engaging his audience at blackburn.edu/dinner-auction; Court 6A is the 28th year for the event, which and benefits that come with each evening out. We will have tables of in the action; he keeps it light and has raised almost $400,000 so far in person at the Development Of- level. free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a nice makes it easy to bid and follow the Classified 7A and provided scholarships to 123 stu- fice in the college’s Jaenke Center; At the end of the evening, guests buffet dinner, our silent auction, the bidding.” dents from high schools throughout or by contacting Mary McMurray at who have purchased silent or live exciting live auction conducted by The committee will provide more Trades 8A Macoupin County. (217) 854-5510 or mary.mcmurray@ auction items may pay for them with celebrity auctioneer Mike Crabtree detailed information about donations Sports 9A Dinner and Auction Committee blackburn.edu. cash, check or major credit card. and a few heads-or-tails type games.” in the near future, including exam- leader Pat Kowal encourages ev- Individual tickets cost $25 each; Blackburn student assistants will be Throughout the evening, students ples of merchandise, services, gift eryone to reserve tickets as soon as a table of eight costs $180. Online available to help load heavier items who have earned the Macoupin cards and cash. A complete printed ©2018 Macoupin County possible. “This is one of the high- tickets are available only with a ma- into buyers’ vehicles. scholarships will be on-hand to talk, program will be available on the Enquirer Democrat light events of the year for Black- jor credit card. Cash and local checks “Yes, this is a fundraising event, answer questions, display live auc- night of the event with full details. burn, College, Carlinville, Ma- will be accepted for in-person pur- not so much for Blackburn but for tion items prior to bidding and help coupin County and friends of the chases. Special table sponsorships the many Macoupin County high out with other activities. “Even peo- See SCHOLARSHIP on page 6A TOP HEADLINES OF 2018 Dunn’s Ambulance 9 7 Service no longer 8 operating in Carlinville October 4 County districts to receive $2.5 10 John Comerford Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen 6 High levels of manganese Comerford leaving post as Chesterfield woman million under result in discolored water Blackburn College president killed in home new funding plan May 31 April 26 Feb. 15 April 12

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2534 [email protected] news ‘Money Match II’ program returns money to taxpayers A new “Money Match II” pro- barriers to people getting their the success of the initial Money More than 116,000 claims were gram offered by Illinois State money,” he said. “We started Match program, launched in Au- fulfilled -- 49,000 of which Treasurer Michael Frerichs is an e-claiming process, allowing gust, which returned approxi- were paperless -- with an aver- returning lost money to Illinois people to email and send docu- mately $12 million to 63,000 age value of $1,552. In each of residents without the usual need ments online, which makes it Illinois residents who were the those claims, the individual had to gather paperwork or file an easier for us and it’s a faster turn- sole owners of unclaimed cash to initiate the claim process; the unclaimed property claim, Fr- around. A new program called valued between $50 and $2,000. Money Match program, however, erichs explained during a visit to Fast Track allows us to use the Letters were sent out in early De- is the opposite, with Frerichs’ of- the Macoupin County Enquirer- internet to verify someone’s ad- cember to another approximately fice initiating the claim, without Democrat office on Wednesday, dress and their identity, and then 63,000 residents informing them any action required by the owner. Dec. 19. we can make claims a lot faster. that a check would follow within More than 1.6 million Illinois The state treasurer’s office is This year, coming into the holi- a few weeks; the total amount be- unclaimed property files were tasked with safeguarding un- days, we wanted to make it even ing sent out for Money Match II evaluated to identify the Money claimed property, such as last easier for people to claim their is $1.5 million. “We sent a letter Match recipients. The data set in- paychecks that were never col- money, through a new program first to tell people a check was cludes all unclaimed property el- lected, unpaid life insurance ben- called Money Match.” coming, because there are some igible for the Money Match pro- efits, forgotten bank accounts In 2017, the General Assembly people who were a little skepti- gram; a person with more than and unused rebate cards; current- authorized the treasurer’s office cal, cynical about the state of Illi- one piece of unclaimed property ly, the state holds nearly $3 bil- to identify properties that meet nois giving them money. We sent will receive more than one let- lion in unclaimed property. “The the one-owner, cash criteria be- them the letter also to verify that ter. Not included in the data- bank, or a company, doesn’t get ginning in 2018. Once an owner they’re still at that address; if the matching effort is cash owned by to keep that money or property. If is identified, the treasurer works letter gets returned as undeliver- multiple parties, including a joint they can’t track down the rightful with the Illinois Department of able to that address, we won’t holding of a parent and minor owners, they have to turn it over Revenue’s (IDR) tax data to de- mail the check out.” child, as well of shares of stock to us, and then it’s our job to do termine if an up-to-date mailing For Macoupin County resi- and bonds, bank safe deposit box it,” Frerichs said. As treasurer, address exists. If a mailing ad- dents alone, there is nearly $5 contents and escrow accounts. he is legally required to get the dress is identified and confirmed, million in unclaimed money. “We Residents who did not get a property to the rightful owners, the person is sent a letter an- know that when we get this mon- letter may still have unclaimed no matter how long it takes for nouncing the amount and source ey into your readers’ hands, and money (or property, such as CUSD 1 donates to them to come forward. of the money and encouraging they spend it at a local restaurant items left in safe deposit boxes) Frerichs said people often told the recipient to look for a check or local business, it does more available; visit illinoistreasurer. Taylorville tornado victims him it was too much of a hassle in the mail. After a successful good for Macoupin County than gov/icash to search. Unclaimed to go through the multiple steps initial rollout in 2018, the Money it does sitting in a bank account property may be listed under an CUSD 1 students recently collected $1,323.85 for Missions for Tay- necessary to submit a claim for a Match program will now be an in Springfield,” said Frerichs. individual’s name or that of a lorville, which supports victims of the recent tornado that struck small amount of money, so they ongoing effort by the treasurer’s In the fiscal year that ran from business or non-profit organiza- that community. Accepting the donation were CUSD 1 counselor would tell his office to keep the office, utilizing each year’s new July 1, 2017, through June 30, tion. Because Frerichs’ office ac- Danlee Whitler and third grade teacher, Maureen Wise, whose money instead. “I don’t get to taxpayer information from IDR. 2018, a record-breaking $180 cepts unclaimed property twice mother, former Carlinville High School guidance counselor Chris- keep it. I don’t want to keep it. This specific program is for million in forgotten cash and each year, he encourages individ- tine Wilson, once resided in Carlinville and started the fund. I want to return it to them, so we unclaimed cash in the amounts stock was returned to individu- uals to search the database twice have found ways to reduce the of $5 to $49.99; it builds upon als, employers and non-profits. per year.

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#10 - High manganese levels result #8 - Chesterfield woman two school years) as a result of Illinois’ counties, including Jersey, Madison foot fenced in area, a self-support in discolored water killed in home new school funding formula. and St. Clair counties. tower, a 15 kilowatt generator, and a In May, the Carlinville Water Plant A man from Medora — David W. Many school districts are rehiring Though opioids effectively treat walk-in cabinet. The towers will be a began experiencing, at times, high Buck Jr., 34 — was arrested following teachers and counselors who were laid short-term post-surgical and trauma- total of 265 feet tall, including a five- levels of manganese in the water the shooting death of Rachel Warren, off because of budget constraints, re- related pain and provide palliative foot lightning rod, with the antennas coming into the plant from the lake, 34, of Chesterfield on Feb. 8. instating programs and creating new end-of-life care, the lawsuit claims the attached at 250 feet. which has, in turn, caused the wa- Buck was pursued by sheriff’s depu- ones, and establishing stability to manufacturer defendants have manu- Construction on the towers began ter going out to customers to have ties from both Macoupin and Jersey help them budget for the future. Un- factured, promoted and marketed opi- in mid-December. For continued up- manganese levels above 0.05mg/L counties and was ultimately appre- der the new funding model, no schools oids for the management of pain by dates, county residents can visit the or parts per million (ppm), resulting hended on Kane Road near Range receive less money than they did the misleading consumers and medical Macoupin County AT&T Users Forum in the water having an altered color, Line Road in Jersey County; while previous year, and the previous year’s providers through misrepresentations group on Facebook at facebook.com/ odor or taste. According to the EPA, the chase was ongoing, Southwestern new money becomes part of the cur- or omissions regarding appropriate groups/867663596758660. health effects are not a concern until School District was put on lockdown rent year’s base funding. This allows uses, risks and safety of opioids. The concentrations are approximately 10 for approximately 25 minutes. long-underfunded schools to achieve lawsuit states that manufacturers knew #2 - IARWC receives $66 million times higher. Buck was charged with first degree adequate funding over time without that “opioids are too addictive and in USDA funding High manganese levels are caused murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, penalizing schools that already had ad- too debilitating for long-term use” for Illinois Alluvial Regional Water when the lake “turns over” with tem- possession of a stolen firearm, posses- equate funding. chronic pain; that opioids’ effective- Company, Inc., (IARWC) announced perature changes in the spring and fall, sion of a weapon by a felon, aggravat- ness wanes, “requiring increases in Oct. 10 that the U.S. Department of stirring up sediment, including man- ed unlawful restraint and aggravated #5 - Girard nursing home closes doses to achieve pain relief and mark- Agriculture - Rural Development has ganese; levels also fluctuate with tem- fleeing and eluding. Bond was set at Pleasant Hill Healthcare, part of edly increasing the risk of significant approved up to $66 million of funding perature or heavy rain. $1 million. A pre-trial hearing is set for Pleasant Hill Village in Girard, an- side effects and addiction”; and that for the construction of a new regional As a result of the high levels, boat- Jan. 23, 2019. nounced in late June that it would shut controlled studies of opioids’ safety water treatment facility that will serve ing was suspended on Lake 1 and Lake Warren left behind a 15-year-old its doors as of Sept. 1 due to not re- and efficacy were limited to short-term portions of Macoupin, Greene and Jer- 2 as of May 30; swimming was also daughter and 10-year-old son. ceiving more than $2 million it was use (less than 90 days) in managed set- sey counties. The funding includes a suspended on Lake 1, though that was owed by the state for pending and ap- tings such as hospitals, thereby lim- $24 million grant, which does not have due to a temporarily high level of fecal #7 - Dunn’s Ambulance Service proved Medicaid payments. Though iting the risk of addiction and other to be repaid, and a $42 million low-in- bacteria and was soon lifted. no longer operating in Carlinville legislation was passed in August to negative outcomes. terest loan (2.3 percent over 40 years), After 13 years in the community, reduce the backlog of payments, it was A hearing date has not yet been set which will be secured by a mortgage #9 - Comerford leaves post as Dunn’s Ambulance Service ceased too late to help the Girard facility. for the lawsuit. on the improvements. Blackburn College president operating in Carlinville as of 7 a.m., PHH was a 98-bed skilled nurs- IARWC is a not-for-profit corpora- Dr. John Comerford, president of Thursday, Sept. 27, leaving the city ing facility, first opened in 1905, that #3 - Macoupin County to get tion composed of the cities of Carlin- Blackburn College since 2013, an- again served by only one ambulance included a secured Alzheimer’s and two new AT&T towers ville and Bunker Hill, the village of nounced in April that he would be service. Gillespie-Benld Area Ambu- dementia unit. The 48-apartment inde- AT&T cell phone service has been Dorchester, Jersey County Rural Water leaving the college at the end of June lance Service had started operating in pendent/assisted living portion of the notoriously sub-par in the county, but Company Inc., and Central Macoupin and taking over as president of Otter- Carlinville on July 1 as the city’s only business, Pleasant Hill Residence, re- that should soon improve. At a town County Rural Water District. Member- bein University in Westerville, Ohio, advanced life support (ALS) provider; mains open. hall meeting held in Gillespie June ship remains open but is restricted to as of July 1. Dunn’s was able to provide basic life The 61 residents of the facility, more 19 with representatives from the com- not-for-profit corporations, public wa- While the Board of Trustees con- support, but not ALS. than half of whom rely on Medicaid, pany, it was announced that two new ter districts and municipalities. ducted a nationwide search for his re- In September, Paula Bantner-Dunn, were moved to other facilities, and the towers would be built, one in Medora The project will include drilling placement, Dr. Jennifer Braaten was president of Dunn’s Ambulance Ser- nearly 60 staff members had to find (southeast of the intersection of Cen- source wells to withdraw water from appointed to serve as the college’s in- vice, said the decision was made to other employment. tennial Road and Route 267) and the the Alluvial Aquifer located in the Il- terim president. cease operations in Carlinville because other on Division Street in Mt. Clare. linois River bottoms. That raw water In November, the college announced the call volume in town could not sup- #4 - County files lawsuits At that meeting, Jim Maurer, vice will then be transmitted to a treatment that the board had chosen its next pres- port two ambulance services. over opioids president of external affairs for AT&T plant to be constructed west of Fieldon ident: Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen, who As of Sept. 15, Carlinville Fire Pro- Macoupin County, through State’s Illinois, said tower installation typi- (near the top of the bluff), where it will currently serves as the vice president tection District has also been licensed Attorney Jennifer Watson, on Aug. 23 cally takes two years, due to regula- be made fit for human consumption. of enrollment and external affairs and at the Emergency First Responder lev- filed a lawsuit against several pharma- tory compliance steps that have to be That water plant will have an initial executive director of the KCC Foun- el and has been assisting GBAAS with ceutical companies that manufacture taken. However, AT&T intended to maximum capacity to produce four dation for Klamath Community Col- responding to calls. opioids, three companies that distrib- expedite the process and have the new million gallons of potable water per lege in Klamath Falls, Ore. She will ute the drugs, and three organizations towers up and running by the end of day; the water will then be supplied to begin her duties at Blackburn on Jan. #6 - County districts receive $4.2 that have allegedly encouraged opioid the second quarter of 2019 — in other the members, which will in turn pro- 14, 2019, accompanied by her hus- million under new funding plan use, in an effort to show that the coun- words, about a year from the date of vide it to their respective residents, band, Eric Jensen, and their daughters, Macoupin County schools received ty will no longer tolerate their contri- the meeting. customers and members. In all, it will seventh-grader Mia and fourth-grader a total of more than $4.2 million in ad- butions to the opioid epidemic. Similar Both projects will include a 75x75- Madeline. ditional funds this year (split between lawsuits have been filed in other area foot lease area that contains a 74x74- See TOP STORIES on 6A

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2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 obituaries Vivian J. Malham Richard H. Graham Vivian Jean (Hall) Malham, 86, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Renee Richard H. Graham, 49, of ru- Frances (Crouch) Graham and of Carlinville, originally from At- R. Malham, Gunner Evan Budde, ral Medora passed away Tuesday, Cliff and Alice (Kahl) Randolph. water, passed away Sunday morn- and Cannon Lyle Budde, all of Dec. 18, 2018, at his residence. Private family graveside ser- ing, Dec. 23, 2018, at Carlinville Trenton, and Dustin, Olivia, and He was born Jan. 15, 1969, vices will be held, followed Rehabilitation and Health Care. Mariska Malham, all of Davenport, in Alton to William Hen- by a celebration of life Vivian was born on Oct. 7, Iowa. ry and Dale Lee (Ran- for everyone at a later 1932, a daughter of Oren She was preceded in dolph) Graham. He date. Gent Funeral and Velma (Jesse) death by her parents; married Tammy Home is in charge Hall. husband, Lynn; and Bowman on June of cremation. Vivian married daughter, Jo Ellen 28, 1997, in Carl- Memorials Lynn R. Malham Malham. inville; she sur- may be made on Aug. 6, 1950, Visitation will vives. to BJC Hos- in Palmyra, and be held on Fri- In addition pice Founda- he preceded day, Dec. 28, to his wife, tion, P.O. Box her in death on from 4-7 p.m. at surviving are 957421, St. Lou- Sept. 21, 1994. Davis-Anderson three children, is, MO 63195 or At the age of 50 Funeral Home Matthew Cun- Carlinville Clay- she earned her in Carlinville. ningham, Taylor Busters, 302 S. registered nurse’s Funeral services Graham and Nick 3rd St., Girard, IL license and was will be held on Sat- Graham; and a sister, 62640. certified to teach urday, Dec. 29, at Deanna (Lloyd) Meffert. An online guestbook CNA classes. Not only 9:30 a.m. at the funeral He was preceded in death is available at gentfuneral- did Vivian work as a reg- home, with Rev. Richard by his grandparents, Henry and home.com. istered nurse, she was a farm Hazelwood officiating. Burial wife and foster mother for many will follow in Mayfield Memorial years. She also served on the Ma- Park Cemetery, Carlinville. James D. “Zeke” Turner coupin County Board and was a Memorials are suggested to the James Daren “Zeke” Turner, 80, sonry company. He was a member member of Girard United Method- Alzheimer’s Association or Ma- of Girard passed away Monday, of Church of God in Worden. ist Church. coupin County Public Transporta- Dec. 24, 2018. In addition to his wife, surviving Vivian is survived by her two tion. He was born Jan. 19, 1938, are his pets, Gus and Mister sons, Roger L. (Mary) Mal- Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, in Quincy to James R. and Mister; brother, Den- ham of Shipman and Curtis E. Carlinville, is in charge of arrange- Arvilla L. (Marshall) nis (Janice) Turner of (Kathy) Malham of Shorewood; ments. Turner. He married Tulsa, Okla.; sister, grandaughter Ashley R. Malham- Online condolences may be Vickie Sue Estock Linda (Jack) Ja- Budde of Trenton; grandson, Craig made by visiting davisandersonfu- on May 20, 2000, cobs of Phoenix, (Melanie) Malham, of Davenport, neralhome.com. at their home in Ariz.; nieces, rural Girard; she Kelly (Howard) survives. Framptom of Henry B. Hoelting Jr. Mr. Turner’s Phoenix, Ariz., family moved and Julie (Scott) Henry Bernard Hoelting Jr., 88, years. several times due Boehler of Gi- of Carlinville passed away Tues- He was a member of Ss. Mary to his father’s em- rard; and many day morning, Dec. 25, 2018, at and Joseph Catholic Church in ployment as man- great-nieces and his residence in Carlinville. Carlinville and the Knights of ager with FS Ser- great-nephews. Bernard was born Dec. 19, Columbus. vices, so he attended He was preceded 1930, in Carlinville, a son Bernard was preceded many different grade in death by his parents. of Henry B. and Mary in death by his parents, schools. He graduated Cremation rites have Frances Ward Hoelt- wife and sister, Lu from Carlinville High School been accorded; services and a ing. Ann Leefers. in 1956 and attended trade school celebration of life will be held at a Bernard gradu- Visitation will in St. Louis, Mo. He was a lifetime later date. Kennedy and Sons Fu- ated from Carl- be held on Thurs- laborer in construction, sold mo- neral Directors is in charge of ar- inville High day evening, bile homes in Virden and, at the rangements. School with the Dec. 27, from time of his retirement, had worked Condolences may be left for the class of 1948. 5-7 p.m. at Da- several years as the owner of a ma- family at kennedypana.com. In the win- vis-Anderson ter of 1951, Funeral Home, he joined the Carlinville. U.S. Navy and Mass of Chris- Isabel “Sylvia” Ledesma proudly served tian Burial will Isabel “Sylvia” Ledesma, 63, and several nieces and nephews. his country dur- be conducted at 10 of Litchfield passed away Sunday Sylvia was preceded in death by ing the Korean War. a.m., Friday, Dec. morning, Dec. 23, 2018, at her resi- her parents. While in the Navy, he 28, at Ss. Mary and dence in Litchfield. Mass of Christian Burial was educated about ra- Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvia was born on will be held on Thursday, See answers in the December 27 issue on the court page dios and their functions. This with Rev Michael Haag, Cel- Dec. 28, 1954, to Ed- Jan. 3, 2019, at 10 a.m. served him well for his lifetime ebrant. Burial will follow in St. mundo and Victoria at the Holy Family career. Martin Cemetery, Farmersville. (Lopez) Ledesma Catholic Church in Elks National Hoop Shoot On Feb. 23, 1957, he married Bernard is survived by his in Manila, Phil- Litchfield. Visi- Rose Mary Keller in Farmers- son, James Terrance (Micheline) ippines. She tation will be ville, and they were married for Hoelting of Algonquin; grand- graduated from one hour prior Free-Throw Contest 59 years; Rose passed away in daughters, Jeanine Rose Hoelting Plymouth High to Mass. Father the spring of 2016. Bernard was a and Katherine Marie Hoelting of School in Plym- Dan Willenborg Saturday, December 29, 2018 technical engineer for Channel 20 Algonquin; and several nieces outh, Mich., will be the cel- in Springfield for several years. and nephews. with the class of ebrant. Age Groups– The Hoeltings later moved to Memorials may be made to the 1973. Sylvia also Memorials are Boys and Girls: 8-9 years old (age as of April 1, 2019) Chicago, where Bernard retired Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic received her bach- suggested to the 10-11 years old (age as of April 1, 2019) in 2007 as the chief engineer for Church Building Fund. elor’s degree in art American Cancer 12-13 years old (age as of April 1, 2019) Weigel Broadcasting Channel 26. Visit davisandersonfuneral- from the University Society. What? Free Throw Competition He enjoyed rehabbing homes, home.com to leave condolences of Philippines and her Online condo- woodworking and gardening. or light a candle in his memory. master’s in management. lences can be given at Where? Demuzio Sports Center, Carlinville, IL Bernard was past president of the Davis-Anderson Funeral Sylvia worked in high tech davisandersonfuneralhome. When? December 29 at 10 a.m. (Registration at 9:30 a.m.) town board of Farmersville and Home, Carlinville, is in charge of management at NEC Electronics, com. Cost? FREE (t-shirt given to participants who place) served on the board for several arrangements. Roseville, Calif., and Coherent Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Lasers in Auburn, Calif. She be- Carlinville, is in charge of arrange- Contact Quinn Steiner at 217-652-6659 with any questions. came a citizen of the United States ments. Shirley M. “Margie” Jones in 1992. Sylvia was known for her artistic talent, enjoyed camping Shirley Margaret “Margie” 1-3 p.m. Private family grave- and traveling, and loved her dogs. WESTSIDE Jones, 72, of Carlinville passed side services will be conducted She was a member of Holy Family CINEMA away Saturday morning, Dec. 22, at Mayfield Memorial Park Cem- Catholic Church in Litchfield. Sylvia is survived by her part- www.westsidecinema.com 2018, at Carlinville Area Hospital etery, Carlinville. LITCHFIELD 217-324-3113 in Carlinville. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. It’s time to focus on what unites us talk to us what’s definitely wrong lies a vast, mud- suade other council/board members to sup- THE ISSUE dled plane where people try very hard to port their ideas. We live in an era where do the best they can with what they have. editorial If we continue to view those with varying sharp divisions are creating It’s a place where most people stand. beliefs as extremists, we will never come What are an unbreachable chasm. It’s been said that if you really want tives don’t want to keep healthcare out together. While it’s true people at the fring- to know a person, pay attention to their of reach from those who are not insured. es of any issue tend to be louder and more actions more so than their words. This is They believe the costs associated with demanding and, therefore, get the most at- you looking OUR VIEW true. insuring everyone are too great and may tention, most people are somewhere in the Common ground must be We’re living in an era where lots of put the price of health insurance for their middle and can understand the point of established if we are to words are thrown around and it’s very families out of reach, thereby exacerbat- view of those on the other side of the aisle. forward to in move forward. easy to make assumptions about some- ing the problem. In any era, it’s nearly impossible for Everyone seems to be at odds over one simply by what they say or by what The nationwide strife that we’re expe- great leaps to occur in short periods of time the new year? something these days. Clashing political they post on social media. Realistically, riencing overshadows what we all experi- when it comes to social/political change. views, religious views, social views -- the though, we believe most people are more ence on the local level. In some instances, To demand change overnight is foolhardy. issues are endless. With social media’s moderate than they may seem. there is more division among those serv- Personal agendas must be put aside in or- foothold on much of the information we For example, most people who tend ing on our local city councils, school der to find common ground, which is nec- get and how we interact with each other, it to lean more liberal really don’t have a boards, boards of trustees and county essary if we are to move forward. “Spending time seems necessary to consider how our “be- problem with responsible gun owners. boards, not to mention in state elected Our hope for 2019 is that each of us does with my daughter liefs” align with our actions. They understand it’s only a small per- positions. It’s becoming more and more a better job of ignoring what divides us and and my wonderful It’s very easy to stand a hard line from centage of gun owners who use their difficult to find knowledgeable people focusing on our commonality first. It’s not girlfriend.”’ a distance; however, optics aside, it’s easy weapons irresponsibly or criminally. to serve in such positions because of the going to be easy, but the quality of our fu- for those hard lines to become blurred They just want more precautions to be stress level that goes along with it. As a ture depends on it. - Joshua result, things move more slowly and more Edwards when they are under one’s nose. Between taken to keep innocent people safe. –The Editorial Board We also believe that most conserva- money is spent as each side tries to per- the positions of what’s definitely right and Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

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of an obsession - Penny Emmons exactly the kind of nerds who MISTY wouldn’t let that stand. And so, FRITZ when my secret Santa package arrived in the mail, I was not at all surprised to see that two of haven’t been this ob- the boxes inside were vaguely sessed with a toy (or any- the size and shape of Funko thing other than books, bobblehead boxes, though only Ifor that matter) since the Bean- one of them ended up actu- ie Baby craze of my early teen ally being a Funko Pop! vinyl. “Graduating from years. Specifically, it was the Bucky college in May!” Chances are, you’ve seen Barnes vinyl from the Infinity the objects of my affection, es- War collection -- a great choice, - Emily Gillen pecially if you know any peo- given that Bucky is one of my ple who describe themselves absolute favorite fictional char- as nerds, dorks, or geeks. acters and definitely one of my They’ve been popping up all favorite Marvel characters. over nerd-dom for more than The floodgates had officially a decade now, for nearly ev- opened. The next time I went ery movie, television show, or to Springfield, just a few days comic book of note. With their later, my first stop was at Best small bodies and large heads, a Buy to pick up a Captain Amer- “Trump’s lot of them have a tendency to ica vinyl, also from the Infinity impeachment.” topple over with the slightest War collection, because there’s Carlinville City Council Meetings breeze if they’re not positioned zero point to having the “side- - James Wilson carefully. I’m talking about kick” without also having the Funko Pop! vinyl figurines. hero/his best friend. City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the Over the last few years, I’ve since spent a little bit especially, it seems as if you of time combing the Funko 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. lose a little bit of nerd cred if website to see what other ones you don’t own at least one (or I want. Several more Mar- three dozen) of these adorable vel ones, of course -- Thor, figurines. I had personally re- Valkyrie, Agent Carter, and Carlinville Committee Meetings sisted their siren call, not be- Black Widow, for sure, as well cause I didn’t want them or as maybe a few others; I might because they were too expen- end up getting multiple itera- Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday “A fresh start!” sive — most are affordable, tions of the same characters though there are some limited eventually, but for now I’ll between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. - Billy Claro edition ones that cost a pretty limit myself to one. I’ll defi- penny — but because I knew, nitely have to get some Harry given the chance to get even Potter ones, though probably Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. one, I’d get sucked into their not Harry himself; I’m lean- vortex. ing more toward Luna Loveg- on the first Tuesday of the month as needed. And then it happened. A ood and Hermione Granger group of my friends does a se- and who knows who else. Two cret Santa exchange every year, Doctor Who ones are on my and this year my Santa (who list, as well: Ten and Thirteen, Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on turned out to be my friend Bri- because they are my favorites “Taxes. Get a car and an) asked me if I owned any of (Ten, played by David Ten- Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. get back on my feet, the Funko bobbleheads. I told nant, was “my doctor” until hopefully.” him no, but that I would like Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteen to. From the moment I sent stole the show). That’s just the Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on - Jennie Brown my response, I fully antici- ones I can name off the top of pated that whoever my Santa my head; I’m sure there will be Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. was would send me at least many, many more I want to get one, because my friends are over time. Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall on “My little man will Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. be turning 2 in January. I’m excited Talk to us! to see him continue Tree City USA committee meets as needed. to grow and thrive in Contact us if you’d like your voice to be heard on an issue. the New Year!” Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat - Jacqueline 125 E. Main St., PO Box 200 Carlinville Township Meetings Knowles Carlinville, IL 62626 Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp Each week we ask people on the street a different question. If you [email protected] 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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Street, Gillespie, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Car registration noon-12:45, race Thursday, December 27 beginning 1 p.m. Cub Scout Pack customers can purchase cook- Central Illinois Community Monday and Tuesday mornings in 65 will be hosting an open class Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Auxiliary Dining Room, Blood Drive: Bloodmobile at Carl- January, February and March. ies directly from troops who have race for a fundraiser to help support set up shop at area establishments inville Area Hospital, 20733 N. the pack. Call Jesse White 217- noon. Broad, Carlinville, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 836-8172 for more information and Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton throughout southern Illinois. car rules. Girl Scout cookie sales help fund Saturday, January 14 Campus, 7 p.m. experiences for Girl Scouts, such Stop Smoking – Start Living Saturday, as trips, STEM activities, service December 29 Classes: six-week program every Friday, December 28 projects, developing life skills, and Elks National Hoop Shoot Monday till Feb. 18, 5:30-6:45 p.m. February 16 more. Girl Scouts will take orders at HSHS St. Francis Hospital, lower AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. Free-Throw Contest: Demuzio Macoupin County Scholar- from Jan. 5-26, and cookies will be Sports Center, Carlinville, registra- level auditorium, 1215 Franciscan ship Fund’s Dinner and Auction: RELAX meeting: Cross Church, 1030 W. Main St., Carlinville, delivered in early March. tion 9:30 a.m., competition starts at Drive, Litchfield. To register or for Woodson Center, Blackburn Col- 5:30-7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Boys and girls ages 8-13 more information call 217-544- lege, Carlinville, doors open 5 p.m., In southern Illinois, the Girl years old by April 1, 2019. Call 5483. dinnner 6 p.m., live auction 7 p.m. Scout Cookie lineup includes, for Call Mark Zobel 217-854-5799 for Quinn Steiner 217-652-6659 for Sunday, December 30 $4 per box, Thin Mints, Samoas, more information. more information. AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos Saturday, and Savannah Smiles; and for $5 Saturday, Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church Monday, per box, Girl Scout S’mores and January 19 basement, 7 p.m. Toffee-tastics (gluten-free). The Glendale Riders: Carlinville February 23 December 31 All-Weather Track Committee Additional cookie booth week- Red Cross Blood Drive: Elks Lodge, 201 West Main Street, Carlinville, doors open 5 p.m., din- 12th Annual Mouse Races: Benld Monday, December 31 ends will be held from late Febru- Staunton Community Memorial ner 5:30-7:30 p.m., band 8-11 p.m. Civic Center, doors open 6 p.m. ary through March. To find a local Hospital, 400 Caldwell, Staunton, 9 Tickets will be available at the door Life Recovery: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South Broad, All proceeds to benefit the students Girl Scout selling cookies, call a.m.-2 p.m. and committee members. All pro- open meeting, 7 p.m. at Macoupin Center for the Devel- (800) 345-6858 or use the online opmentally Disabled. ceeds support the track and field Wednesday, programs at CUSD 7. Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville Cookie Finder Tool at gsofsi.org/ Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. en/cookies/find-cookies.html. January 2 featured event Central Illinois Community Tuesday, January 1 Blood Drive: Elks Lodge, 201 Veterans Assistance West Main Street, Carlinville, noon- New Years Days - No Meetings - Happy New Year Commission to visit 6 p.m. Hosted by Carlinville Area area communities Hospital Auxiliary. Wednesday, January 2 Tom Garbin, assistant superin- Saturday, TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. tendent of the Macoupin County Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club: Conference Room, Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC), will be at the Cahokia January 5 Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m. Youth Conference “Awaken”: Township Office in Benld from First Assembly of God Church, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8. 4095 Route 159, Bunker Hill, reg- He will also be at the Bunker istration 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. A Hill American Legion Hall from free Christian interdenominational 9-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. event for youth grades 8th-12th. To Attend the 16, and at Girard City Hall from RSVP or for more information call 9-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17. 217-320-9697. Garbin will be able to help quali- Church fied veterans, needy veterans and Sunday, their families with claim work and assistance, such as shelter, food, January 6 Saturday, December 29 utilities, etc. Unshakable Hope with Locado of Your The Macoupin County Veterans Bible Study: Memorial Christian Elks National Hoop Shoot Free-Thrown Contest Assistance Commission is located Church, 410 E 1st N Street, Carl- Demuzio Sports Center, Carlinville, registration 9:30 a.m., at 220 North Broad Street, Carl- inville, 6 p.m. competition starts at 10 a.m. Choice! inville. For more information, call Boys and girls ages 8-13 years old by April 1, 2019 (217) 854-5249. church listings

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Bethlehem Baptist Church Charity Baptist Church Memorial Christian Church St. Paul United Church of Christ 6975 Shaw Road, Shipman 21964 Charity Church Road, Carlinville 410 East First North Street, Carlinville 202 East Main Street, Carlinville 618-372-3639 Rev. Ray Robinson 217-854-8763 Pastor Justin Reynolds 217-854-2639 Pastor Gary Farthing 217-854-4046 Pastor Kevin L. Strope 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10: 30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School and Confirmation; christ-following 101 Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth; 6 p.m., Bible Study. 10 a.m. Adult & Children Worship Services.

Blooming Grove Christian Church Chesterfield Bible Church New Beginnings Community Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All this month much of the Christmas is a time to cel- 29207 Quarton Road, Palmyra 106 Dunn Street, Chesterfield 142 West Center, Girard 415 South Broad Street, Carlinville world has been focused on one ebrate God’s love toward you. 217-436-2554 618-753-3128 Pastor Jarod Walston 217-627-3534 Pastor Kenneth Lovely 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry event: Christmas. It only makes The most famous verse in the 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10 a.m., Sunday 9:15 a.m., Sunday Holy Eucharist. sense. Two thousand years later, Bible, John 3:16, says, “God so Sunday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth Group. Worship. Worship; 6 p.m.; Sunday Discipleship. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Christmas can still stop traffic -- loved the world that he gave his 110 East Lincoln Avenue, Chesterfield uh, well, and create traffic, too. one and only Son, that whoever Boston Chapel Christian Church Concord Primitive Baptist Church Nilwood Baptist Church 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry It is the most significant event in believes in him should not per- Girard 217-627-2795 27260 Concord Road, Palmyra 38 Judd St., Nilwood 5 p.m., Saturday evening, no Sunday the history of mankind. ish but have everlasting life.” Pastor, Larry Brandon 217-854-2411 217-627-2208 Pastor Ron Schaaff service. Christmas should be the great- That’s good news. God so loved 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., Wor- 9:15 a.m., Sunday Bible Study; 10:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. ship Service. Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. The Federated Church: est celebration we have all year. the world. And that’s why he American, Baptist/Presbyterian USA We have tons of parties during sent Jesus. He was on a mission Bunker Hill Baptist Church Cross Church Piasa United Methodist Church 122 East Second South Street, Carlinville the holiday season. Sometimes of love. 503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill 1030 W. Main, Carlinville Route 16, Piasa 217-854-3031 Rev. Megan Biddle it feels as if we’re going to a Like the innkeeper, we tend 618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen 217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus Pastor Dean Blackburn 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday different Christmas party ev- put up a sign that reads, “No 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:40 a.m., 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 8:30 a.m., Sunday School; 9:30 a.m., Fellowship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School. ery other day in December. But room!” God wants to be in- Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. what is missing from most of volved in the simple, ordinary Cross Church United Methodist Church of Shipman those parties? The true guest of happenings of daily life: where Carlinville Calvary United 679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick Plainview Baptist Church 278 Keating Street, Shipman honor: Jesus! we go, what we do, the smile Pentecostal Church 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview 618-836-5804 Pastor Dr. Toby Curtright But despite the busyness we give the stranger, the pa- 704 East First South, Carlinville Pastor William Baughman 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser Emmanuel Baptist Church 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday Worship. and chaos that often character- tience we wear in the crowd of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville Worship. izes our Christmas season, God impatient shoppers, the love that a.m., Sunday School. 217-854-4473 Victory World Outreach wants it to be a time of celebra- prompts the secret gift, the heart Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman Pleasant Hill Christian Church at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville tion. He wants us to celebrate that constantly celebrates his Carlinville Church of Christ 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m., Sunday 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond 618-610-5802 Pastor Don Garland the birth of Jesus. Remember birth through every sparkling 110 Rice Street, Carlinville Worship. 217-229-3074 10:30 a.m., Sunday what the angel said to the shep- light, every beautifully wrapped 217-854-6737 Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein herds when he announced the gift, each special meal, every 9 a.m., Bible Study; 10 a.m., Worship First Baptist Church Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church birth of Jesus? “I bring you good card, every phone call. Christ- Service. 310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633 Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups 107 West Elm Street, Gillespie news of great joy, and it’s for ev- mas is a time to celebrate the 10:30 Sunday Morning (ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m. 217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann erybody.” very presence of Emmanuel, Carlinville Church of the Nazarene 8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30 318 East Nicholas, Carlinville First Christian Church of Girard Rural United Methodist Church a.m., Sunday Contemporary. Jesus could have been born God with us. And when God is 217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison 700 West Center Street, Girard 19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville into a palace. His first home on with us, life becomes a precious 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m., 217-627-2529 217-854-5137 Rev. John R. Curtis Jr. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church earth could have been a man- gift of obedience we can give Sunday Worship. 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 238 Virginia Street, Shipman sion because he was, after all, back to him. Worship. Sunday School. 618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw a king. Instead, he came to a Maybe today is the perfect Carlinville First 8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship. dirty, smelly manger in a com- time to close out this Christmas 18772 Route 4, Carlinville Holy Dormition Russian Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church mon barn and his birth was an- season by revisiting the manger 217-854-8924 Pastor Steve Schmidt Orthodox Church 2010 East First South Street, Carlinville Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS nounced by shepherds instead to celebrate the birth of Jesus 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday 300 North Fourth Street, Benld 217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag 501 Nobbe St., Farmersville of kings – the greatest of all Christ. Together, let’s end this Worship; 10 a.m., Kids Clubhouse. 217-835-2202 5:30 p.m., Saturday Mass; 9 a.m., Sunday 217-725-1717 Rev. Micheal Strong miracles in the midst of total Christmas season, and start the Very Reverend Father Paul Waters Mass. 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine Carlinville United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy. Service. simplicity. New Year with a right focus, 201 South Broad Street, Carlinville St. John’s Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church LC–MS He could have come to us in and right hearts. You can cel- 217-854-4446 Pastor Rex Hendrix Medora United Methodist Church 110 West Water St, Dorchester 501 South Broad Street, Carlinville many ways, but he chose to in- ebrate! Jesus’ birth was, and still 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 309-369-3137 Pastor Dean Blackburn 618-362-6375 Pastor Gary Voss 217-854-8514 Pastor Timothy Wilcoxen terrupt the very ordinary with is, good news of great joy for Sunday School. 8:15 a.m., Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study; the most extraordinary. The all people because God says, “I Sunday School. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship. simplicity of his birth is one of love you, I’m with you, and I’m his most precious gifts and one for you.” of my most profound life les- Christ-Following 101 is writ- Dairy Queen sons. Jesus still wants to meet us ten by Tim Rhodus, Lead Pastor in the midst of our simple daily of Cross Church, Carlinville- Attend the Prairie Farms 724 W. Main - Carlinville 217-854-8212 lives. 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Thursday, DECEMBER 27, 2018 MacoupinMacoupin County County Enquirer Enquirer~~DemocratDemocrat Thursday, September 13, 20185A by the hair. Griffin M. McGary, 21, Girard, TOP STORIES SCHOLARSHIP has been charged with possession (Continued from page 2A (Continued from page 1A of a stolen vehicle, obstruction of include about 47 miles of transmis- Again this year, the committee justice, fleeing and eluding, and sion main and serve a population of has arranged for valet parking, in obstructing identification in con- more than 27,000. addition to self-parking in various nection with a Dec. 21 incident USDA Rural Development lots on campus. There is no charge in which he allegedly possessed a Community Program Director for the valet service, which is han- 2010 Chevrolet car, knowing it to Mike Wallace said the IARWC is dled by Blackburn students. Tip- have been stolen; concealed evi- the largest project Rural Develop- ping is not expected but certainly ment has funded for rural water. dence by abandoning the car in an welcome. The site of the event, Camille and Wayne Brotze of Woodson Hall, is handicap-acces- unknown location; fled from a traf- Carlinville filed a lawsuit in Febru- sible. fic stop before being released from ary against the city of Carlinville, Doors to the Woodson Center Marriages the traffic stop; and furnished a Justin M. Bertolino and Taylor the village of Dorchester, Jersey will open at 5 p.m., and guests will false name to a peace officer who County Rural Water Company and K. Dubbelde, both of Staunton. have an hour before the 6 p.m. buf- had detained him. He was also the IARWC, believing Dorchester Molly J. Reeves and Umit S. Ali, fet dinner to socialize, check out charged with operating an unin- and Carlinville should not fund or the silent auction items and make both of Carlinville. sured motor vehicle, having no be involved with IARWC. That bids. The live auction will start Carolyn S. Kallal and Donald E. driver’s license and failure to sig- lawsuit is still pending in the court around 7 p.m. The silent auction Young, both of Brighton. nal when required. system, but Wallace said he be- will be active during and after din- Divorces filed Misdemeanors lieves even if it is successful, it will ner and through the halfway point Nicole M. Anderson of Staunton Mauldine G. Allen, 52, St. Louis, not jeopardize the project funding, of the live auction. vs. Gene A. Anderson of Phenix Mo., has been charged with crimi- because there are several similar City, Ala. nal trespass to real property in entities across the state. Quenette C. Dickerson of Ship- connection with a Dec. 1 incident #1 - Royal Lakes man vs. George W. Dickerson of in which she allegedly entered woman missing Shipman. upon property commonly known Denita M. Hedden, 37, of the Christine Snyder of Gillespie vs. as Rainbow Laundry at 110 North Jason Snyder of Carlinville. 700 block of Catalpa Avenue, Roy- Hibbard Street, Staunton, after be- al Lakes, was reported missing on Lawsuits ing notified by law enforcement Curt Ritzheimer filed a com- Sunday, June 28, and has not been that entry onto said property was seen since. plaint Dec. 18 against Jeanne forbidden. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Townsend, seeking an amount in Austin M. Weatherford, 21, Kahl enlisted the Major Case Squad excess of $50,000, plus costs, in Carlinville, has been charged with of Greater St. Louis to help in the connection with a Nov. 10 automo- battery in connection with a Dec. search for Hedden, who was last bile accident. 9 incident in which he allegedly seen leaving her residence around National Collegiate Student grabbed an individual by the throat 2 p.m. on her birthday, Thursday, Loan filed a complaint Dec. 20 and squeezed. Jan. 25, wearing a maroon Nike against Rachel R. Stout, seeking Thomas L. Pitman, 42, Carlin- hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, $47,859.20 unpaid on a note, plus ville, has been charged with disor- brown boots and hoop earrings. $6,479.20 interest and post-judg- derly conduct in connection with a Hedden is a white female who is five feet tall, weighs approximately ment interest at a rate of 9 percent Dec. 10 incident in which he alleg- 110 pounds, and has brown hair per annum from the date of judg- edly transmitted a report to a public and brown eyes. ment, as well as court costs. safety agency without reasonable Michael Johnson filed a com- On Feb. 6, dozens of emergen- grounds necessary to believe that cy personnel from surrounding plaint Dec. 20 against Gene Dick- transmitting the report was neces- inson, seeking an amount in excess communities joined in an all-day sary for the safety and welfare of search rescue operation in Royal of $50,000, plus costs, in connec- the public, in that he called 911 Lakes and the surrounding area, tion with a July 15 automobile ac- stating he wanted to go to jail. using both all-terrain vehicles and cident. Christopher S. Cox, now 43, Mt. drones. That search continued into Jennifer Rahn filed a complaint Olive, has been charged with theft Feb. 13 and covered approximately for eviction Dec. 19 against Chris of utility services in connection 35 square miles, including 22,400 and Laee Murphy and unknown with a May 31 incident in which he acres of rural terrain and 70 road Youth Leadership Program Coordinator Kathy Brennan (far left) and Assistant Coordinator Todd Austin occupants, seeking possession of allegedly knowingly diverted wa- miles. (far right) are pictured with YLP graduates, front row, from left, Esther Tilton, Frankie Huber, Cecilia Dudek property in Girard and $400 rent. ter running through a public utility On Feb. 13, Lt. Kristopher and Zorah Austin; back row, Alex Miller, Hope Tilton, Jon Schmidt, Ava Austin and Monica Dudek. Discover Bank filed a complaint without the consent of the city of Tharp, deputy commander of the Dec. 21 against Heather Campbell, Mt. Olive. Major Case Squad, announced that foul play is suspected in Hed- seeking $10,032.90 unpaid on a Aaron D. Huffines, 40, Virden, den’s disappearance, and a person credit account, plus court costs. has been charged with two counts Felonies of interest had been identified; that of domestic battery in connection person’s name was not released to Tara M. Hancock, 26, Mt. Olive, with a Dec. 12 incident in which has been charged with retail theft in the public. He encouraged prop- he allegedly struck an individual in erty owners, farmers and residents connection with a Sept. 16 incident the head with his hand and hugged to inspect their properties for any- in which she allegedly took a car the individual to restrain the indi- thing unusual or clues which would charger, notebook and sticky notes vidual from leaving the residence. explain her disappearance, even if valued at less than $500 from Carl- Shemon J. Martin, 29, Belleville, first responders and search teams inville Walmart. has been charged with obstructing had already been in that area. Christopher B. James, 31, Vird- identification in connection with A group of community members en, has been charged with unlaw- a Dec. 7 incident in which he al- partnered with the Missing Persons ful possession of a controlled sub- legedly furnished a false name to Awareness Network to conduct stance in connection with a Nov. a peace officer who had detained another large-scale search for Hed- 23 incident in which he allegedly him. den on April 14, headquartered at possessed less than 15 grams of a Janelle I. Adams, 34, Girard, Brittany Shooting Park between Gillespie and Bunker Hill. Due to substance containing hydrocodone. has been charged with disorderly bad telecommunications and phone Joshua R. Baker, 33, Virden, has conduct in connection with a Dec. been charged with driving while li- signals, as well as weather condi- 14 incident in which she allegedly tions, the search was cut short, but cense revoked in connection with a yelled at an individual after break- Nov. 22 incident in which he alleg- some potentially suspicious items ing a window with her hand. were found and turned over to the edly drove a 2003 Toyota pickup Edward Coward, 39, Florissant, Macoupin County Sheriff’s De- on Shipman Blacktop, Carlinville. Mo., has been charged with do- partment. Derek W. Murle, 29, Carlinville, mestic battery in connection with Skeletal human remains found Participants in the Youth Leadership Program included, front row, from left, Frankie Huber, Elaan Bader has been charged with meth posses- a Dec. 18 incident in which he al- near the shoreline of Litchfield’s and Zorah Austin; middle row, Esther Tilton, Hope Tilton, Cecilia Dudek, Ava Austin and Jon Schmidt; and back row, Monica Dudek. sion (less than five grams) in con- legedly struck an individual in the Lake Lou Yeager on April 25 were nection with a Sept. 23 incident. head with his hand. not believed to be related to Hed- Brandon L. Golbricht, 25, Carl- Rebecca L. McGown, 28, Vird- den’s disappearance. Area youth attend leadership program inville, has been charged with ag- en, has been charged with escape in Acting on a tip received by Gil- gravated battery and violation of an connection with a Dec. 6 incident lespie Police Department from Youth ages 10-17 from Ma- Club; Toastmasters members Dr. ter and sergeant at arms. order of protection in connection in which she allegedly failed to re- fishermen on June 10, Kahl’s of- coupin and Montgomery counties Todd Austin of Virden and Brenda At the beginning of the pro- fice led a search of Gillespie Lake with a Dec. 17 incident in which port to Macoupin County Jail when recently had an opportunity to at- Masters-Stout of Litchfield. gram, either Brennan, Dr. Austin on June 11, in hopes of finding he allegedly kicked a peace officer ordered to do so. tend a youth leadership program The program consisted of or Masters-Stout ran the meet- evidence related to the Hedden in the knee and entered into the ga- Ricky A. Wedderburn, 24, Wil- (YLP) hosted by the Montgomery 90-minute sessions each night, ings, but by the final session, the case. The search, which included a County Toastmasters Club in co- culminating on Nov. 20. Over the students ran the meeting on their rage of a protected location. sonville, has been charged with re- dive team, lasted about four hours operation with the Montgomery length of the program, each par- own, overseen by YLP President Nicholas C. Price, 19, Gillespie, tail theft in connection with a Dec. has been charged with unlawful and yielded no evidence other County 4-H program. The goal of ticipant presented two prepared Alex Miller. Nineteen audience 18 incident in which he allegedly than what the fishermen turned in possession of a controlled sub- the program was to help the 4-H speeches consisting of either an members were also in attendance took pruning shears valued at less (which was not disclosed due to stance (a substance containing members develop and fine-tune icebreaker (introduction speech) for the final YLP session, includ- than $300 from Ace Hardware in the ongoing investigation), which their communication and leader- or an informative speech, along ing Toastmasters members Pam Clonazolam) in connection with a Staunton. was sent to the Illinois State Police ship skills. with a persuasive speech. Pre- Hand, Vi Lanum and Alan Saeger Nov. 20 incident. Lacee A. Murphy, 40, Girard, crime lab for analysis. The YLP was held for eight con- pared speeches typically ranged and parents and siblings of the Shawna M. Brown, 30, Witt, has has been charged with assault in Anyone with information about secutive Tuesday nights beginning from 3-5 minutes in length. All YLP participants. been charged with meth possession connection with a Dec. 20 incident Hedden or her whereabouts is en- Oct. 2 ,at the University of Illinois participants were able to perform After the YLP participants (less than five grams) in connection in which she allegedly threatened couraged to contact local police, Montgomery County Extension at least one 1-2 minute speech wrapped up their last session, with a Dec. 20 incident. to “slice” an individual. the Macoupin County Sheriff’s office in Hillsboro, with 12 partici- evaluation, as well as answer at Brennan presented certificate to Christian A. Miller, 18, Carlin- DUIs Office at (217) 854-3135, ext. 1, pants: Alex Miller, Frankie Huber, least two impromptu questions for all attendees present. She also ville, has been charged with aggra- Rodney E. Cox Jr., 25, Granite or Macoupin and Montgomery Reagan Voyles and Bella Richard- a period normally ranging from recognized Jon Schmidt, Monica County Crime Stoppers at (800) vated battery in connection with a City, has been charged with two son from Hillsboro; Elaan Bader 1-2 minutes, which is what Toast- Dudek, Cecilia Dudek, Esther Til- 352-0136. Dec. 20 incident in which he alleg- counts of driving under the influ- and Jon Schmidt from Litchfield; masters club members refer to as ton, Hope Tilton, Ava Austin and A GoFundMe account has been Ava Austin and Zorah Austin from “tabletopics.” All participants took Zorah Austin for having perfect at- edly struck a person over the age of ence and one count each of oper- set up to support Hedden’s chil- Virden; Monica Dudek and Ceci- part in small group communica- tendance for the program. 60 in the face with his hand. ating an uninsured motor vehicle, Kevin T. Robinson, 31, Virden, dren; to donate, visit gofundme.com/ lia Dudek from Filmore; and Es- tion and leadership activities led For more information on Toast- disobeying a stop sign and driving hedden-children has been charged with two counts . For more informa- ther Tilton and Hope Tilton from by Brennan, as well as served in masters, contact Dr. Austin at 11-14 mph above the speed limit tion about ongoing search efforts, of aggravated battery in connection Walshville. leadership roles such as president, (217) 965-3100 or draustin@roy- (38 mph in a 25 mph zone) in con- visit the Find Denita Marie Hedden ell.net with a Dec. 18 incident in which Organizers for the event include vice president, secretary, timer, . The Montgomery County nection with a Nov. 21 incident in group on Facebook at facebook. Elisha Hughes, program coordina- grammarian, wordmaster (who club meets at 7 pm. on the first he allegedly threw a person under which he allegedly drove a grey com/groups/346180849122714 or tor for Montgomery County 4-H; presents a motivational word of Thursday of each month in the the age of 13 onto the armrest of a 2017 Chevrolet truck on Main visit the Missing Persons Awareness Kathy Brennan, president of the the week and keeps track of how cafeteria on the lower level of St. couch and dragged the same person Street at Route 66, Mt. Olive. Network website at campalert.org. Montgomery County Toastmasters many times it is used), “ah” coun- Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

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ATTENTION: Anyone seeking Anger AMERICAN LEGION hall and bar 217-839-2255. state of illinois #1, Bond County CUSD #2, Brown- stown CUSD #201, St. Elmo CUSD SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR Management or Substance Abuse rental, call 217-556-9707. 12/27 in the circuit court of the #202, Vandalia CUSD #203, and SALE Call Mike at 217-825-6865. call 217-854-8724 for details. Class seventh judicial cirCuit macoupin county – Ramsey CUSD #204. 12/6-12/27 held twice a month. DCFS and court in probate A public hearing on this Peti------approved. cards cards In the Matter of the Es- tion will be conducted before the FIREWOOD for sale. Call Jordan 1/22-3/12 of thanks. of thanks. tate of WYMAN PARKS DECK two Regional Board of School 217-556-7430. ------No. 18-p-125 Trustees covering the effected ------EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS Meetings claims notice districts: Regional Board of L&W MATTRESS DIRECT SALE: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, at Locust Street Notice is hereby given to School Trustees for Bond, Chris- twin, $139.99; full, $189.99; Resource Center, 320 S. Locust The family of Evelyn Hughes would like to sincerely thank all creditors of the death of Wyman tian, Effingham, Fayette, and queen, $199.99. All mattresses in Street, Carlinville 217-710-3705 or of our family and friends for the food, cards, and kind words Parks Deck. Letters of Office were Montgomery Counties and Re- gional Board of School Trustees stock on sale. Mattress Direct is 217-272-4560. issued on December 20, 2018, to following the loss of our sweet wife, mom, grandma, great- for Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and next to Aldi’s in Litchfield. 3/5TF William A. Gregurich, 802 E. Wine- grandma, and great great-grandma. We want to express our man Street, Auburn, IL 62615, as Macoupin Counties. The hearing ------appreciation to the Carlinville Moose Lodge for serving a Independent Executor, whose at- will be held at the ROE #3 Profes- Gun Auction 900+ Firearms Tues- torneys are hebron & hebron, sional Development Center, 1500 day, Jan. 1, 9 am 2601 Lake Land wonderful dinner and to those who were able to attend our 516 North Side Square, Carlinville, W. Jefferson, Vandalia, Illinois MAIN STREET'S "HOME TEAM" Blvd, Mattoon, Il Preview: Mon., celebration of her life. Everyone’s kindness and prayers has given IL 62626. Claims against the estate on January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 230 E Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 Dec. 31, 5-8 pm Hand Guns, Rifles, us comfort during this difficult time. We are forever grateful. may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Any resident in any district af- 217-854-2200 Shotguns, MORE! 217-259-5956 office, Macoupin County Court- fected thereby may appear at said www.bauerauction.com. Lee Hughes and family house, Carlinville, Illinois, or with hearing and present testimony ei- NEW 12/27 the representative, or both, on or ther in support or opposition to said LISTING before the 1st day of July, 2019, Petition. or if mailing or delivery of a notice If the Petition is approved, the ef- public public from the representative is required fective date of withdrawal would be free. by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of July 1, 2019. notices. notices. 1975, the date stated in that notice. Dated this 14th day of Decem- Any claim not filed on or before the ber 2018. assumed name Notice is given to Unknown Heirs, applicable date is barred. Copies of By Julie Wollerman, 106 Bradley Drive, Carlinville – Well VETERANS – Join the American publication notice who are heirs or legatees in the a claim filed with the Clerk must be Regional Superintendent of Publication Notice is hereby above proceeding to probate a will cared for 3 bedroom ranch in Oakbrook Legion! For free membership, call mailed or delivered by the claimant Schools, Bond, Christian, 217-854-3157 given that on December 10, 2018 and whose name or address is not to the representative and to the at- Effingham, Fayette, and with finished walkout basement, sun- a certificate was filed in the office stated in the petition to admit the will room, and attached garage. $140,000 4/21TF torney within ten (10) days after it Montgomery Counties ------of the County Clerk of Macoupin to probate, that an order was en- has been filed. All meetings are governed by the kastengoodman.com • [email protected] County, Illinois, setting forth the tered by the court on December 20, MACOUPIN COUNTY MILITARY Dated this 21st day of December, Illinois Open Meetings Act Refer- names and post-office addresses of 2018, admitting the will to probate. 2018. ence: (5 ILCS 120) (P.A. 82-378). SUPPORT GROUP sendS all of the persons owning, conduct Within 42 days after the effective - WILLIAM A. GREGURICH, All meetings are held in compliance CARE PACKAGES to Macoupin date of the original order of admis- ing and transacting the business Independent Executor of the with the Illinois School Code Refer- County military service personnel sion, you may file a petition with the known as: DYNAMIC ROOFING Estate of Wyman Parks Deck ence: (105 ILCS 5/6-18) MAIN STREET'S "HOME TEAM" serving OVERSEAS WORLD- court to require proof of the will by & CONSTRUCTION. Located at William S. Hebron 12/27 230 E Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 testimony of the witness to the will WIDE. If a member of your family 417 W. Chestnut Street, Gillespie, hebron & hebron ______217-854-2200 in open court or other evidence, as is serving, please register him/her IL 62033. Attorneys at Law provided in Section 6-21 of the Pro- at [email protected] or Dated December 10, 2018. 516 North Side Square bate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Notice of P.O. Box 322, Carlinville, or call Pete Duncan, Carlinville, IL 62626 You also have the right under adjourned meeting 217-556-7357. County Clerk Telephone: (217) 854-5043 ______Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of of the county board 1t5-17 12/27-1/10 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the Public Notice is hereby given ______state of illinois validity of the will be filing a petition that an adjourned meeting of the in the circuit court of the with the court within 6 months after Macoupin County Board will be held seventh judicial cirCuit Public Notice of Hearing on the second floor of the new jail help admission of the will to probate. Notice is hereby given that a 432 John St., Carlinville – Adorable macoupin county – in the City of Carlinville, Illinois, on E-filing is now mandatory for Petition of Withdrawal from the 2 bedroom bungalow on large deep lot wanted. in probate documents in civil cases with limited Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6 p.m. In the Matter of the Es- Mid-State Special Education Coop- with the County Clerk. with beautiful hardwood floors, original exemptions. To e-file, you must first erative was originally filed on May built ins, quaint enclosed front porch and Woodard & Curran is look- tate of WYMAN PARKS DECK create an account with an e-filing ALL PERSONS having claims No. 18-p-125 22nd, 2018 and re-filed Decem- against the county will please file quiet location. $69,500 ing for a Maintenance service provider. Visit http://efile. ber 4, 2018 by Taylorville CUSD Technician in Carlinville! Come notice TO HEIRS AND illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers. them before Thursday, January 3, kastengoodman.com • [email protected] LEGATEES #3, Nokomis CUSD #22, and 2019, with the County Clerk. join a winning team and be chal- Pana CUSD #8 with Julie Woller- Pete Duncan, lenged. To apply, please email man, Regional Superintendent of Macoupin County Clerk help your resume to recruiting@wood- help help ardcurran.com, or apply online at wanted. wanted. wanted. woodardcurran.com/careers! 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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment Company Training of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 11, Excellent Hometime Class C CDL w/ current med card required 2018, the Sheriff of Macoupin County will at 9:00 AM on January 24, 2 years experience 2019, at the Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 East Main, (Main H endorsement preferred Street Entrance), CARLINVILLE, IL, 62626, sell at public auction 1-800-772-1734 • www.jensentransporEOE t.com Jensen Transport Inc • EOE to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following de- Hours vary with seasons and needs. scribed real estate: Contact Mark 217-494-4944 Commonly known as 615 S. MAIN STREET, Brighton, IL 62012 Property Index No. 21-000-675-00 JOB POSTING EOE. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Carlinville CUSD#1 is seeking applicants for the position of Mainte- The judgment amount was $89,027.10. nance Mechanic for the District. This is a twelve-month position that Drug testing a condition of employment Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the works directly with the facilitates and maintenance supervisor. close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within Carlinville CUSD #1 is looking for an individual with the follow- twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real ing characteristics and skills: estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against • Strong knowledge and expertise in the basic techniques of: electrical said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as repair, maintenance, carpentry, grounds, plumbing, HVAC, and safety; to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in • Ability to perform work from blueprints, plans and specifications with “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the little or no direct supervision; court. • Ability to communicate effectively; Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a • Licensed to drive a car, pickup truck and other vehicles as required; Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; estate after confirmation of the sale • Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes relationships with others; no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bid- • Ability to successfully complete tasks independently; ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. • Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram and schedule form; If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assess- percentages, area, circumference and volume; ments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, • Experience working in similar position; 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium • Conform to District policy regarding attendance and absences. unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of Employee attendance must be consistent and regular to successfully the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the perform the above listed essential job functions. assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). The maintenance mechanic duties will include, but not be limited to: IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE • Implements preventive maintenance for the district; THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER • Properly maintain, use and care for chemicals, tools, equipment, etc.; ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE • Complete projects related to building and grounds maintenance/building; WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- • Participate in safety trainings (equipment, work practices, chemicals, CLOSURE LAW. etc.) for maintenance and custodial crews; For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSO- • Adhere to compliance regulations related to (O.S.H.A., A.D.A., CIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL HAZ-MAT, playground equipment safety, gas operations, fire code 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 110914. E-Mail: compliance, asbestos, etc.) [email protected] • Monitor all operational systems within the district; I3102167

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SHERIFF property is a condominium unit which for the relief asked in this complaint. Date of Mortgage: May 12, 2017 Notice is given of the death of FOR THE SEVENTH Nicole K. Thomas, #6321620 is part of a common interest commu- Lee Ross, Date of recording: May 12, 2017 Walter I. Goode of Gillespie, Illinois. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT denby, meno, bloomer & nity, the purchaser of the unit at the clerk of the County where recorded: Ma- Letters of office were issued on Au- MACOUPIN COUNTY, DENBY foreclosure sale other than a mort- circuit court coupin County, Illinois gust 30, 2018, to Kevin Goode, Ad- CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS Attorneys at Law gagee shall pay the assessments macoupin county Recording document identifica- ministrator, of the Estate of Walter VILLAGE OF DORCHESTER, A 425 W. Main, P.O. Box 119 required by The Condominium Prop- courthouse tion: Document No. 561374 I. Goode, whose attorney is Brad- municipal corporation, Plaintiff, Staunton, IL 62088 erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). carlinville, illinois 62626 /s/ Lee Ross Vs. JIMMY L. WOOD AND UNITED Telephone: 618-635-5250 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR Nicole K. Thomas, #6321620 CLERK OF THE CIR- ley A. Bauer, Attorney at Law, PO COMMUNITY BANK, UNKNOWN Email: [email protected] (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE denby, meno, bloomer & CUIT COURT Box 130, Litchfield, Illinois 62088. OWNERS, TRANSFEREES, and Service: [email protected] RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES- DENBY BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Claims against the estate may NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, De- 12/20-1/3 SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY Attorneys at Law Emmet A. Fairfield be filed in the office of the Clerk of fendants, ______OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, 425 W. Main, P.O. Box 119 Registration No. 6180505 the Court at the Macoupin County No. 2017-CH-86 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- Staunton, IL 62088 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 Courthouse, Probate Division, NOTICE OF SALE TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS Telephone: 618-635-5250 P.O. Box 2459 Carlinville, Illinois 62626, or with IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Public notice is hereby given that MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Email: [email protected] Springfield, IL 62705 the representative, or both, on or SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT pursuant to Judgment in foreclosure LAW. Service: [email protected] (217) 544-8491 before June 27, 2019, being six (6) entered in said Court in the above MACOUPIN COUNTY - For information, contact Plaintiff’s 12/20-1/3 [email protected] months from the date of first publi- entitled matter on the 12th day of CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCI- ______12/20-1/3 July, 2018, I, Shawn Kahl, Sheriff of BROKERS SOLUTIONS, INC, ATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON ______cation or three (3) months from the Macoupin County, Carlinville, Illinois, D/B/A NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, date of mailing or delivery, which- will offer for sale on the 10th day of Plaintiff, -v.- ANGELA J. LAFFER- (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ever is later. Any claim not filed on January, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 TY, Defendant number 110914. E-Mail: ilplead- THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in the circuit court or before that date is barred. Cop- a.m., of said day, at the Macoupin 18 CH 36 [email protected] MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR the seventh ies of a claim filed with the Clerk UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, judicial circuit County Courthouse, Carlinville, NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE I3102167 must be mailed or delivered to the an Illinois banking corporation, macoupin county, Illinois, for cash, the following de- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY representative and to the attorney GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment Plaintiff, vs. JAMES S. REESE, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS scribed real estate, situated in the ______within ten (10) days after it has of Foreclosure and Sale entered UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- In the Matter of the Es- County of Macoupin and State of been filed. Illinois, to-wit: in the above cause on October 11, RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defen- tate of DONNA K. MORGAN, Notice under 755 ILCS 5/9-5 is Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block 2018, the Sheriff of Macoupin Coun- in the circuit court dants. Deceased. Twelve (12) in the Original Plat of ty will at 9:00 AM on January 24, for the seventh No. 2018CH96 No. 2018-P-123 also hereby given to unknown heirs the Village of Dorchester, Macoupin 2019, at the Macoupin County Court- judicial circuit NOTICE OF PENDENCY NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – whose names were not listed in County, Illinois. house, 201 East Main, (Main Street macoupin county, OF ACTION WILL – CLAIMS the Petition for Letters of Adminis- Parcel ID#: 10-000-760-00 Entrance), CARLINVILLE, IL, 62626, carlinville, illinois Notice is hereby given to UN- Notice is given of the death of tration that an Order was entered 212 Salisbury Street, Dorchester, sell at public auction to the highest first national bank in KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRE- DONNA K. MORGAN, of Brighton, as above set out appointing Kevin staunton, a banking corpora- CORD CLAIMANTS of the real es- IL. Letters of office were issued on IL bidder for cash, as set forth below, Goode as Administrator of this tion, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER tate described below, Defendants December 11, 2018 to BRIAN C. Said real estate is improved with: the following described real estate: Estate on the 30th day of August, LOT 10 IN THOMAS R. HUGHES HARTPENCE, as Guardian of the in the above-entitled case, pursuant MORGAN, of 1803 Myrtle Street, lot only 2018. SECOND ADDITION TO THE VIL- Person and Estate of CHARLES to the provisions of Sections 2-206, Alton, IL 62002, whose attorney is or so much thereof as may be Dated: December 18, 2018 necessary to satisfy the judgment, LAGE OF BRIGHTON, BEING PART HARTPENCE, CHRISTOPHER 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code THOMAS D. denby, of denby, Bradley A. Bauer, #6319622 with interest thereon, and costs of OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER HARTPENCE, as an individual of Civil Procedure, that the above- meno, bloomer & denby, 425 suit, including costs of sale. (NW 1/4) OF THE SOUTHWEST and DEANNA HARTPENCE, un- entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is W. Main Street, Staunton, IL 62088. Drummond Law LLC For information regarding the real QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION known owners, transfer- now pending in said court and the Claims against the estate may 703 W. Union Ave- Suite 3 estate, contact Sue Campbell, 100 19, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE ees and non-record claim- day on or after which a default may be filed in the office of the Clerk of P.O. Box 130 Water St., Dorchester, IL 62033 at 9 WEST OF THE THIRD PRIN- ants, Defendants. be entered against Defendants is the Court at the Macoupin County Litchfield, IL 62056 618-795-9116. CIPAL MERIDIAN, MACOUPIN No. 2018-CH-100 January 25, 2019. Courthouse, Probate Division, Telephone: (217) 324-2323 Notice by publication Plaintiff has certified the following Carlinville, Illinois 62626, or with Terms of sale: This is an “AS IS” COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO, A SIX Facsimile: (217) 324-4474 to: unknown owners, regarding said foreclosure action the representative, or both, on or sale for “CASH”. The successful (6’) FOOT BY ONE-HUNDRED 12/27-1/10 TWENTY (120’) FOOT SECTION transferees and non-re- filed on December 7, 2018. before 20th day of June, 2019, be- bidder must deposit 25% of the ______successful bid; balance by certified OF THE SOUTH END OF LOT 11 cord claimants 1. The names of all Plaintiffs ing six (6) months from the date of funds payable to the Sheriff of IN THOMAS R. HUGHES SECOND you, unknown owners, and Case Number are as follows: first publication or three (3) months Macoupin County, Illinois, with 24 ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF transferees and non-re- United Community Bank, an Illi- from the date of mailing or delivery, cord claimants, are hereby nois banking corporation; Case No. whichever is later. Any claim not hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject BRIGHTON, BEING PART OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT notified that this case has been 2018CH96 filed on or before that date is barred. property is subject to general real es- NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS commenced and is pending against 2. The court in which said action Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk tate taxes, special assessments, or OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER FAMILY DIVISION you and other defendants asking was brought is as follows: Circuit must be mailed or delivered to the special taxes levied against said real (SW 1/4) OF SECTION 19, TOWN- NOTICE for a Decree of Foreclosure and Court for the Seventh Judicial Cir- representative and to the attorney estate, water bill, etc., and is offered SHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST Notice is hereby given on the Sale of Real Estate Mortgage and cuit, Macoupin County, Illinois within ten (10) days after it has for sale without any representation OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- pendency of a suit entitled “In re other relief. 3. The name of the title holder of been filed. as to quality or quantity of title and RIDIAN, MACOUPIN COUNTY, IL- the Marriage of Sandra Gomez and The following is a description record: James S. Reese Dated: December 20, 2018. without recourse to Plaintiff and in LINOIS. Rafael Gomez, Jr.” in the Circuit of the real estate affected by this 4. A legal description of the real BRIAN C. MORGAN, “as is” condition. The sale is further Commonly known as 615 S. MAIN Court of Macoupin County, Seventh action: estate sufficient to identify it with Administrator subject to confirmation by the court. STREET, Brighton, IL 62012 Judicial Circuit, Carlinville, Illinois The South One-Half (S 1/2) of Lot reasonable certainty is as follows: THOMAS denby, #6199039 If the sale is set aside for any reason, Property Index No. 21-000-675-00 wherein Sandra Gomez is Petitioner Numbered Eight (8) of a Subdivi- Lot Numbered Twenty-two (22) denby, meno, bloomer & the Purchaser at the sale shall be The real estate is improved with a and Rafael Gomez, Jr. is Respon- sion being a part of the West Half and Twenty-three (23) of Green- denby, entitled only to a return of the deposit single family residence. dent which suit No. 18-D-72 and is (W 1/2) of the Northwest Quarter lawn Subdivision to the City of Carl- Attorneys at Law paid. The Purchaser shall have no The judgment amount was for a Dissolution of Marriage. The (NW 1/4) of Section Numbered inville, Macoupin County, Illinois, 425 W. Main Street, PO Box 119 further recourse against the Mort- $89,027.10. Respondent Rafael Gomez, Jr., is Thirty-two (32), Township Num- according to Plat filed in Plat Book Staunton, IL 62088 gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mort- Sale terms: 10% down of the high- to be served by publication. Default bered Eight (8) North, Range “F” on page 39 on February 27, Telephone: 618-635-5250 gagee’s attorney. Plaintiff makes no est bid by certified funds at the close may be taken on or after January 15, Numbered Six (6) West of the 1950. Excepting, however, all coal, Email: [email protected] representation as to the condition of of the auction; the balance, in certi- 2019 in the Courthouse in Carlinville, Third Principal Meridian, in the minerals and mining rights thereun- Service: [email protected] the property. Prospective bidders are fied funds, is due within twenty-four Illinois. County of Macoupin and State of der. 12/20-1/3 admonished to check the Court file (24) hours. The subject property is Clerk of the Circuit Court Illinois, as shown by Plat recorded Tax ID No. 12-004-234-00 ______to verify all information. (If residential subject to general real estate taxes, Macoupin County Courthouse in Plat Book “B” at Page 10 of 5. A common address or descrip- real estate: Purchaser shall also pay special assessments, or special tax- Carlinville, Illinois the records of Macoupin County tion of the location of the real estate to the person conducting the sale a es levied against said real estate and Andrea Neubauer Schrader, Recorder’s Office, Situated in the is as follows: 305 Harrington Street, fee of $1.00 for each $1,000.00, or is offered for sale without any repre- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR #6291293 County of Macoupin and State of Carlinville, Illinois fraction thereof, of the amount paid sentation as to quality or quantity of THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Attorney for Petitioner Illinois. 6. An identification of the mort- by the Purchaser. This fee must be title and without recourse to Plaintiff Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Except any interest in the coal, gage sought to be foreclosed is as MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS paid at the time of sale by separate and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is Foundation, Inc. oil, gas and other mineral rights follows: In the Estate of Walter I. Goode, check made payable to the Ma- further subject to confirmation by the 310 Easton Street, Ste. 330 underlying the land which have Name of Mortgagor: James S. Deceased coupin County Circuit Clerk.) court. Alton, IL 62002 been heretofore conveyed or re- Reese Case No. 2018P81 The real estate will not be avail- Upon payment in full of the amount Phone: 618/462-0029 served in prior conveyances, and Name of Mortgagee: United able for inspection prior to sale. bid, the purchaser will receive a Cer- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION- 12/13-12/27 all right and easements in favor Community Bank At said sale, I will give to the pur- tificate of Sale that will entitle the CLAIMS ______chaser, or purchasers, a certificate or purchaser to a deed to the real es- of the estate of said coal, oil, gas certificates, showing the amount of tate after confirmation of the sale and other minerals, if any. bid or bids, a particular description of The property will NOT be open Parcel ID#: 03-000-636-00 the property sold and the time when for inspection and plaintiff makes no IDENT: 522944; Modification the purchaser or purchasers will be representation as to the condition of 565384 trades & services entitled to a deed or deeds for such the property. Prospective bidders are Common Address: 6528 Ma- property, unless the same shall be admonished to check the court file to coupin Street, Benld, IL 62009 redeemed according to law. verify all information. Unless you file your Answer, or If this property is a condominium otherwise file your appearance in The Court, within its discretion Chuck Skeldon and for good cause shown, many unit, the purchaser of the unit at the this case in the Office of the Circuit OTTER LAKE adjourn said sale for time to time by foreclosure sale, other than a mort- Clerk for the Seventh Judicial Circuit Benld appearing and notifying all parties gagee shall pay the assessments at Carlinville, Macoupin County, Il- ENTERPRISES present on the date of sale as to the and the legal fees required by The linois 62626 on or before the 14th Palmyra, IL day of January, 2019, a judgment date and time of such continuance. Condominium Property Act, 765 FORESTRY/BULLDOZING/EXCAVATING SHAWN KAHL, ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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Have a sports story? E-mail them to [email protected] SPORTSenquirerdemocrat.com Cavaliers break the ice with victory over Indians By Jackson Wilson nine unanswered points. Despite be- Winds of change in the The streak is over! ing down, Pawnee wasn’t out. Byots After an opening 20-day stretch missed his next two shots, which forecast for Illinois that consisted of seven consecutive opened the door for the young In- losses, the Carlinville basketball dians. A layup and three-pointer cut Cavaliers have finally gotten them- the Cavie lead to 10-8, but Roper high school football selves into the win column for the stopped the bleeding with a tip-in. first time in 2018-19. A consistent Easterday followed with a layup By Jackson Wilson alignment, stabilize scheduling performance on both ends of the and three pointer of his own, putting The votes are in! and even provide a home for in- court was the perfect Christmas gift Carlinville back in control, 17-10. In recent years, the Illinois dependent high schools that are for Carlinville head coach Alan Coo- Easterday’s 10-point quarter played High School Association Foot- currently non-conference. per. Jarrett Easterday (17) and Briley a major part in the Cavaliers’ 25-17 ball Advisory Committee has Some coaches were unhappy Roper (13) combined for 30 points. halftime advantage. been debating about possibly with the change due to the elimi- Michael Byots put up 11 points with The next eight-minute stretch be- changing the landscape of regu- nation of several rivalries and the three assists and Aiden Naugle added longed to Roper. The 6’2” junior did lar season high school prep foot- dismantling of classical tradi- seven big tallies in the second half a little of everything - posting five ball schedules across the state. tional conferences like the Cen- to help Carlinville outlast Pawnee points plus a steal and a block during Thanks to a narrow 324-307 tral State Eight and Sangamo. 53-44 on Tuesday night at the Big that time. Roper also showed off his coaches’ vote, it has officially Yet, the pluses outweighed the House. inner point guard skills by assisting been announced that conference minuses. “Our energy level was definitely Easterday on a perfectly executed play will no longer be in effect The Carlinville Cavaliers cur- better for 99 percent of the game. We 10-foot mid-range dagger at the after the 2020 season. Instead, all rently play in the South Central just had a few let-downs late. We did buzzer. Carlinville outscored Pawnee teams will be grouped appropri- Conference with the Greenville some great things. We created prob- 15-6 in the third, which was enough ately based on geographical dis- Comets, Hillsboro Hiltoppers, lems for them on the defensive end to put the game on ice. trict location and school size. Pana Panthers, Vandalia Vandals, and we started to knock down some The Indians closed the 40-26 gap With this new format in play, Gillespie Miners, Staunton Bull- shots on offense,” praised Cooper. to 51-44 in the final 30 seconds, but a nine-game regular season cam- dogs, Roxana Shells, Litchfield Both teams came out of the gate there wasn’t enough time for a mira- paign will remain. However, Purple Panthers and Southwest- with a defensive mentality, forcing cle. Naugle canned two free throws, there will come some new addi- ern Piasa Birds. The conference a combination of 14 missed field eliminating all hope for the visiting tions to the rule system. Playoff underwent a realignment with goals and four turnovers over a span Tribe. Naugle also connected on a classes will be determined and East-Alton Wood River and Al- of four and a half minutes. Pawnee key long range bomb three minutes announced prior to the first week, ton Marquette in 2012. Gillespie struck first on a basket by Connor prior to provide Carlinville with rather then on selection day at and Staunton returned to the Hennemann with 3:35 remaining in some added support and breathing the end of the year. Schools will South Central after moving out the first quarter. Austin Hemken came room down the stretch. be placed into eight different of a dissolving Prairie State Con- off the bench and scored the first The Cavaliers are scheduled to districts assigned by the Illinois ference that they had originally point for the Cavies on a free throw. play in three tournaments over the High School Association to ac- joined three years prior. Byots converted a tough floater at the next three weeks. In addition, they count for seven of the contests. Come 2021, the Cavies will 1:17 mark - ending Carlinville’s field will make a quick conference pit stop The remaining games will be most likely be marking several goal drought. This ignited a boost of in Staunton on Jan. 4. based on special arrangements neighbors like the North Mac momentum. Roper stole the ball and “We have a lot of games coming and agreements between athletic Panthers onto their annual slates, took it all the way to the cup for the up,” Cooper stated. “We need to get staffs. The top four teams in each depending on the class assign- 5-3 lead. The Indians turned the ball a little rest, prepare for Mt. Olive that group will qualify for the play- ments. Carlinville defeated their over again, and Easterday fed Will we have coming up in the holiday offs, based on performance in Macoupin County rivals from Walton for a two-handed dunk on tournament and go from there.” district play. Virden 27-21 in the 2016 Class another easy fast break. Some of the goals and positive 3A football state semifinal. The The Cavalier offense continued  Senior Jarret Easterday goes intentions of this refurnishing two programs haven’t met since. its stride in the second quarter. Wal- up for two points against Paw- were to reduce travel distance to At the conclusion of this pro- ton swatted a shot down and Byots nee in the Cavaliers’ first win of road games, cure the headache cess, conference play will still be in nailed a three-pointer on the other the season on Dec. 18. Photo by that comes with conference re- effect for other high school sports. end, extending Carlinville’s run to Cory Walton.

December tornado delays basketball tournament in Litchfield Former Carlinville coach Zion Lutheran to be inducted into Flyers finish 2nd ITCCA Hall of Fame By Jackson Wilson Just when you thought you had service in World War II. seen it all... O’Brien coached But O’Brien is best known for his On Dec. 1, Zion Lutheran School lengthy tenure at Eastern Illinois of Litchfield hosted a six-team boys’ at Carlinville University in Charleston, where he basketball tournament. The host Fly- coached track and cross country for ers placed runner-up after falling from 1937-41 27 and 28 years, respectively, be- short to East St. Louis Unity in the tween 1946-74. championship game. On any other By Tom Emery His Eastern cross country teams day, this would have been the high- His name has become synony- captured the NCAA College Divi- light of the night. However, Mother mous with high school track and sion national title in both 1968 and Nature has a knack for doing the un- cross country in Illinois. But he 1969, and his final Eastern track thinkable. spent his early years in Carlinville. squad shared the national title in With 30 seconds remaining in the Maynard “Pat” O’Brien, who 1974. During his time at Eastern, first half of the big game, all cell coached at Carlinville before a O’Brien also sat on the U.S. Olym- phones lit up with alerts about a tor- legendary run at Eastern Illinois pic Committee. nado warning. As the halftime buzzer University, will be inducted post- In addition, O’Brien served as sounded, the Zion Lutheran School humously into the Illinois Track the head football coach at EIU for staff moved all fans and players into and Cross Country Coaches Asso- nine years in two stints between the nearby hallway while using lunch ciation Hall of Fame during a cer- 1946-55. Following his retirement tables to block out the front door emony on January 12 in Lombard. in June 1974, the football and out- windows. Many students and parents The Zion Lutheran Flyers of Litchfield received the runner-up trophy in their boys’ basketball tournament A native of Canton, O’Brien door track stadium at Eastern was demonstrated their safety knowledge after a tornado hit at halftime during the championship game on Dec. 1. Pictured from left to right is Coach opened his coaching career with named O’Brien Field in his honor. by positioning themselves against Brian Neese, Cal Frerichs, Zeke Hardt, Ethan Plumer, Owen Seely, Ethan Endress, Malachi King and Coach three years at Lewistown from That same year, the IHSA track the wall just like in school drills. At Jason Plumer. Photo provided. 1931-34 before moving south to and field finals were moved from first, it seemed to be just another Mt. Olive, where he racked up a Champaign to O’Brien Field, ordinary storm with normal precau- ing its way through town. “Joy to the World.” All of the parents Some students even collected some 21-2-2 mark in three years as head where they have remained ever tions. Unfortunately, the ordeal was To calm the fears of scared stu- were calm and comforted their chil- of these hail pieces to put into their football coach, including the 1936 since. O’Brien died in Charleston far from over. dents, Zion athletic director and dren as they serenaded. freezers and bring to class for “show South Central Conference title, at age 83 on March 16, 1990. Moments later, chills went through teacher Nancy Brakenhoff called At the conclusion of the sirens, and tell” the following Monday. while leading the school to county- O’Brien joins former Carlinville several bodies as rain and hail began upon the presence of the Lord by most went back into the gym to re- Before the second half got under- wide track prominence. coach Dave Jokisch as the only to violently hit the building. All of a leading everyone in a word of prayer. settle, while others looked outside way, everyone gave thanks to God for In 1937, he switched to nearby Macoupin County coaches to be sudden, the emergency sirens roared Then, she invited all to take part in to see the beautiful clouds, flooded keeping them safe while asking Him Carlinville, where he directed inducted into the ITCAA Hall of to life and indicated that a tornado singing several tunes together - such streets and golf ball-sized hail that to watch over loved ones and all oth- the track team to three Macoupin Fame. Joksich, who was honored in was indeed on the ground and mov- as “Rejoice In The Lord Always” and was blanketing the school’s lawns. ers that were affected on this rare day. County team titles in four years. 2014, won a record twenty-one Ma- O’Brien also led the Carlinville coupin County boys’ track titles, as football team to the SCC title in well as the 1996 IHSA Class A state 1939 and later spent a season at a title, during his run as head coach at Bicycle rodeo set for June 15 high school in Decatur before Navy Carlinville from 1971-96. Chapter E of the Illinois Goldwing more and reduce the chance of injury. will have their bicycles inspected, then will also be provided for free. Road Riders Association is organizing The rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. learn about safe cycling and practice For more information or to sponsor a free bicycle skills event designed to to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019, in bicycle handling skills. Parents may the event, contact GWRRA IL Chapter HAVE SPORTS NEWS? SUBMIT IT TO teach youth bicyclists (ages 6-12) the the parking lot of Niehaus Cycle Sales also participate. Every child who par- E Directors Virgil and Connie Booker skills they need in order to be better cy- in Litchfield. The event consists of a ticipates will receive a ticket that will at (217) 801-8814, (217) 416-6633, clists, such as handling and traffic skills series of stations, each dealing with be entered into a drawing for a chance [email protected] or csbpan- [email protected] that can help them enjoy bicycling an aspect of safe cycling. Participants to win prizes. Lunch and refreshments [email protected].

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JAN FEB MAR APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Mac Stats Wednesday Night Elks League What's On Tap? December 19, 2018 - Week 17 Upcoming area sporting events Place Team Name Points for Macoupin County 1. Edward Jones 7 Can’t wait for Monday? 2. Guthrie Insurance 7 December 27 Carlinville Holiday Basketball 3. Heinz Furniture & Floor Coverings 5 Tournament - Day 2 4. Kufa and Son 4 Girls Nokomis vs. Greenfield-Northwestern - 5. Taylor’s Chili 3 noon in high school gym 6. Elks 1412 2 Girls Bunker Hill vs. Waverly-South County - 7. Anchor Inn 0 1:30 p.m. in middle school gym 8. Bye 0 Boys Calhoun/Staunton loser vs. Gillespie/Bun- Handicap Game — 1,272, Elks 1412; ker Hill loser - 1:30 p.m. in high school gym Boys Carlinville/Mt. Olive loser vs. East-Alton 1,223, Anchor Inn; 1,179, Taylor’s Chili. Wood River/Southwestern loser - 3 p.m. in Handicap Series — 3,431, Taylor’s high school gym Chili; 3,410, Elks 1412; 3,375, Anchor Inn Girls Carlinville vs. Litchfield - 4:30 p.m. in high Scratch Game – 290, Chad Rives; 247, school gym Roy Robinson; 234, Steve Herschelman. Girls Gillespie vs. Staunton - 6 p.m. in middle Scratch Series – 673, Danny Maguire; school gym 655, Chad Rives; 644, Casey Boyett. Boys Litchfield vs. Carlinville/Mt. Olive winner - 6 p.m. in high school gym Ladies Tuesday Night League Boys Hillsboro vs. Gillespie/Bunker Hill winner - December 18, 2018 - Week 16 7:30 p.m. in high school gym Place Team Name Points December 28 1. Bowlero Lanes 8 Carlinville Wrestling @ Springfield “Abe’s Rumble” Duals - 10 a.m. @ Prairie Capital 2. Kibbles & Klips 7 Convention Center 3. B L K 7 Carlinville Holiday Basketball Tournament - Day 4. Tangles 1 3 5. State Farm 0 Girls Gillespie vs. Nokomis - noon in high school 6. Bye 0 gym High Scratch Game — 244, Patty Girls Litchfield vs. Bunker Hill - 1:30 p.m. in McDaniel; 234, Angie Janssen; 212, middle school gym At the South Boys Consolation Game - 1:30 p.m. in high Debbie Elliott. school gym - Teams TBD High Scratch Series — 618, Patty Entrance Boys Consolation Game - 3 p.m. in high school McDaniel; 583, Angie Janssen; 543, gym - Teams TBD Sherry Pitchford. Boys 9th place game - 3 p.m. in middle school gym - Teams TBD Thursday Night Farmers League Girls Carlinville vs. Waverly-South County - 4:30 Week 18 Conveniently located p.m. in high school gym Place Team Name Points Girls Staunton vs. Greenfield-Northwestern - 6 Carlinville Family Health Care p.m. in middle school gym 1. Allen Farms 6 inside Carlinville Boys Semifinal game - 6 p.m. in high school 2. Rich’s Aqua Consult 6 gym - Teams TBD 3. Carl’s IGA 6 Family Health Care Boys Semifinal game - 7:30 p.m. in high school 4. D&D Fitness 5 gym - Teams TBD 5. Meece’s Pro Shop 5 20613 N. Broad Street, December 29 6. Goodman Agency 5 Carlinville, IL Carlinville Wrestling @ Springfield “Abe’s 7. Griffel Farms 5 Rumble” Duals - 10 a.m. @ Prairie Capital 8. Bowlero Lanes 5 Convention Center 9. PJ’s Tire 4 217-854-3810 Carlinville Holiday Basketball Tournament - Day 4 10. Kibbles and Klips 3 Girls 7th place game - noon in middle school 11. Sonneborn Brothers 3 Walk-in Patient Clinic Open Saturday and Sunday gym - Teams TBD 12. Venrick Roofing 2 Walk-in weekend clinic for non-emergency medical care 9am-3pm Girls 5th place game - noon in high school gym 13. MAC 1 - Teams TBD Handicap Game — 701, Rich’s Boys 7th place game - 1:30 p.m. in middle Aqua Consult; 681, Meece’s Pro Shop; school gym - Teams TBD 671, D&D Fitness. Boys 5th place game - 1:30 p.m. in high school Handicap Series — 1,958, Rich’s gym - Teams TBD Girls 3rd place game - 3 p.m. in high school gym Aqua Consult; 1,898, Meece’s Pro SELF PROGRAM - Teams TBD Shop; 1,836, D&D Fitness. Boys 3rd place game - 4:30 p.m. in high school Mens Scratch Game – 278, Glenn gym - Teams TBD Scherer; 257, Rich Lauwerens; 247, Girls championship game - 6:00 p.m. in high Richard Crowell. Sometimes a helping hand is school gym - Teams TBD Mens Scratch Series – 709, Glenn all you need to get your life Boys championship game - 7:30 p.m. in high Scherer; 642, Chris Allen; 637, Von school gym - Teams TBD Leefers. back on track. The proper December 30 Womens Scratch Game – 266, Blackburn Men’s College Basketball vs. Loras guidance and regular - 4 p.m. Tina Hanks; 209, Patty McDaniel; 203, January 2 Becky Meece. attention of experienced Blackburn Women’s College Basketball @ Iowa Womens Scratch Series – 705, Wesleyan - 5:30 p.m. Tina Hanks; 573, Becky Meece; 563, professionals can lead to Blackburn’s Men’s College Basketball @ Iowa Shawnee Jackson. Wesleyan - 7:30 p.m. improved lifestyle as well January 3 Carlinville Girls’ Basketball vs. Southwestern - 6 as better overall health. p.m. we Carlinville Wrestling vs. Riverton/Quincy Notre Dame/Sacred Heart Griffin - 6 p.m. in Helping you cope with: Carlinville middle school gym want January 4 Carlinville Boys’ Basketball @ Staunton - 7:30 • Depressed Mood p.m. your • Unresolved Grief

Boys Basketball • Anxiety, Nervousness December 18 game • Isolation or Loneliness Gillespie 53, Mt. Olive 41 Brussels 52, Southwestern 26 • Difficulty Coping with Pawnee 3 14 9 18 44 Carlinville 7 18 15 13 53 Health/Physical Changes Jarrett Easterday: 17 pts., 2 stl., 1 ast. stats. • Difficulty Concentrating Briley Roper: 13 pts., 4 stl., 1 ast. Michael Byots: 11 pts., 3 ast., 1 stl. • Sleep or Appetite Changes Aiden Naugle: 7 pts., 1 stl., 1 ast. December 20 • Feelings of Hopelessness North Mac 65, Staunton 50 or Helplessness Calhoun 59, Greenfield-Northwestern 38 December 21 • Anger Southwestern 56, North Greene 51 Brown County 69, Greenfield-North- • Low Self-Esteem western 66

Girls Basketball December 18 Gillespie 50, Bunker Hill 28 December 19 Having difficulty navigating life’s Staunton 57, South Fork 36 December 20 challenges? Let the SELF program Carrollton 63, North Mac 40 Southwestern 37, Father McGivney Catholic 29 help you. Call us at 854-3826. Brown County 48, Greenfield-North-

western 44 Send to: [email protected] 10A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, DECEMBER 27, 2018