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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper 75¢ Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 165TH YEAR NO. 24 E THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 TWENTY-SIX PAGES, THREE SECTIONS INSIDE Public turns out for fire district’s open house The Carlinville Fire Protection helpful to the district to always know District station filled with families where they stand financially and to Sunday during the district’s open fund their own equipment purchas- house. es as needed. “The city is stretched CFPD handles pair of The event gave people an oppor- so many different directions. Now, Saturday afternoon tunity to tour the fire station, learn we’re our own entity and our trust- fires about fire safety, see live burn dem- ees have done a great job of getting onstrations and get familiar with the us where we need to be. As far as the See page 2A districts trucks and equipment. The public’s concerned, this allows us to touch-a-truck activity was particu- upgrade equipment as needed and larly popular with the kids. we’re in dire need of that. Training “We’re going to start doing this on opportunities are going to be better. an annual basis now that our district There will be opportunities to send was formed. We want people to come folks out for the training that we down to see what we have and what need and that the state requires,” said we’re trying to do and just educate McKee. the public on what the Carlinville Although the district will remain Fire District is all about,” said Chief volunteer, McKee believes they will Macoupin Democrats Jess McKee. be able to offer better service and im- plan unity dinner Firefighters were on hand from proved equipment. See page 2A 11-3 p.m. Oct. 1, serving free hot dogs and burgers to the crowd. Since the fire district has been Keegan Anderson, front, and formed, McKee hopes to continue Evan Barkley get comfortable in the front seat of a fire truck dur- the department’s tradition of great ing Carlinville Fire Protection Dis- service. He also believes it will be trict’s open house held Oct. 1.

Burns retires from Campbell’s authority is questioned U.S. National Guard authority. the financial commitment the city after 33 years Kraft threatens According to the minutes of the will have to make. He noted that the Sept. 25 meeting, a question from city of Jerseyville had not yet made a See page 3A lawsuit the guests in attendance asking if commitment to the regional concept. the three current members have been While Jerseyville is not yet com- During the June 19 meeting of given appropriate authority to make mitted to the project, according to Carlinville City Council, a motion decisions, sign contracts and com- the minutes of the Sept. 25 meet- was approved to move forward with mit funds on behalf of their respec- ing, other area communities have the Regional Water Concept. During tive organizations. Steve Ruppert of expressed serious interest and had the Aug. 7 regular meeting, with all the Fosterburg Water District and Al- representatives in attendance at the aldermen present, a motion to ap- len Davenport of the Jersey County meeting. Those communities include point Alderman Cindy Campbell Rural Water District, both stated Dorchester, Bunker Hill and Car- as Carlinville’s representative on they did. Campbell stated she would rollton. Interest from Carrollton is of CHS grad Kleeman the Regional Water Board received go back to the Carlinville council to particular importance to Carlinville qualifies for Ironman unanimous approval, with Campbell “clarify what rights their original mo- since a water line to Greene County Triathlon in Hawaii abstaining. tion granted to her, prior to the next would make access easier for Carlin- After attending a meeting of the meeting.” ville. The water line could run west See page 1B Regional Water Board Sept. 25 in Campbell expressed particular along Route 108 instead of all the Jerseyville, Campbell reported the concern when Kraft threatened legal way to Fosterburg or Jersey County. group decided to name the water action if she voted with the other wa- Solid numbers will not be avail- entity the Illinois Alluvial Region- ter board members. able until all communities/water en- al Water Company, which will be Each of the communities/water en- tities have committed to the project. formed in the same model as the tities on the regional board commit- If more communities are involved Gateway Regional Water Company. ted seed money to be spent to move at the ground level, expenses can Campbell explained there were the regional concept forward. Carl- be shared, which would likely mean some people in the audience at the inville’s portion is $30,000, which savings for each community. Local man's horse Sept. 25 meeting who were opposed came from the grant that paid for the After the Carlinville Council held to her voting as a representative of water study. While there was some a lengthy discussion on the matter, wins Night of the city of Carlinville in certain mat- concern whether those funds were during which time Toon repeatedly Champions race ters. Among those she named were actually in the city’s possession, re- questioned Campbell’s authority, the See page 1B Alderman Beth Toon, Sherry Bri- search conducted the following day council approved a motion to allow anza, Camille Brotze and John Kraft verified the funds were deposited into Campbell to fully represent the city of Edgar County Watchdogs. Even the city’s account at CNB on Aug. 22. of Carlinville on the Regional Water Matt Turley presents an argument against Carlinville’s membership in though Toon voted in favor of Camp- Alderman Randy Bilbruck ex- Board. She will be able to act in the the Regional Water Concept, now officially known as the Illinois Alluvial bell’s representation in July, she was pressed his concern about not yet Regional Water Company. among those questioning Campbell’s having solid numbers with regard to See CAMPBELL on page 7A Fall harvest underway in Macoupin County Cavaliers need penalty kicks to fend off EAWR The familiar sights of farm machinery in the fields of Macoupin County means that it is harvest time. See page 3B Some fields have already been harvested; others are in the process and some have yet to get started. Clark Van Buskirk, area manager for M&M Service Company in Carlinville, says yields are average to better than average thus far in the early going. He said that the harvest isn’t necessarily earlier than normal. Saturday “The yields are average to better to average,” VanBuskirk said. “Lot of people thought we would be average to below 10/7 as a whole, but it turns out it’s average to better.” 53 73 The moisture of the crop, Van Buskirk says, has dried down fairly quickly. Sunday “Any areas that got rain are producing very well, any areas that didn’t are going to be in that average 10/8 60 83 to below average yield,” Van Buskirk said. Lack of rain in September in the area have had some concerned heading into the fall harvest. “We have not had much rain - it seems like stalk quality on the corn is better than it INDEX usually is this time of year,” Van Buskirk said. “There’s a whole lot of green still on the plant, which is helping the stalk quality. Yet, the grain is drier than what you would think it would be.” Editorial 4A Yield prices could vary by 100 bushels an acre, Van Buskirk Obituaries 5A said. “I’ve had some people say that in one field or one Calendar 6A swipe through the field it’s gone from 140 to 280,” Van Buskirk said. “Unfortunately, Court 7A you need the higher number to even Sports 1B come close to break-even Mac Stats 4B SeeSee HARVEST HARVEST on on page page 7A 8A Trades 4B Classified 5B Church 7B

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2534 [email protected] news Amendments to solid waste ordinance to be taken to county board Macoupin County’s Environ- roadway the following materials: materials shall be placed in sepa- mental and Health Committee Salvage materials, any refuse, rate containers and be disposed met Monday to update members waste, construction or demoli- of at a facility licensed to handle on an amendment to the Solid tion debris, discarded or salvage these types of waste.” Waste ordinance. material including junk autos, Vermin and rodents ordinance The amendment was approved except in a junkyard. Small accu- was amended as follows: “No to be taken to the full county board mulations as a result of property persons shall permit an infesta- at the monthly regular meeting. improvement projects are permit- tion of vermin or rodents on any The updated ordinance will ted. Such waste materials shall be premises improved or vacant or allow the county to fine those removed within 30 days of proj- on any open lots.” who illegally dump items in the ect completion.” The penalty for violating such county, and charge them between Inflammable or explosive ma- ordinances is a fine in a sum $300 and $1000 per day for the terials ordinance was amended as not less than $300, or more than violation. follows: “No person shall place $1000 per day that the premises The accumulation and storage or cause to be placed any con- is not up to code. portion was amended to read that tainers provided for collection of “It’s more or less a nuisance or- CFPD handles pair of Saturday afternoon fires “no person shall accumulate or garbage or refuse, such materials dinance,” said county board chair- Carlinville Fire Protection District responded to a pair of fires south of town Saturday afternoon. They store on any premises improved as highly inflammable, explosive man Mark Dragovich. “We’d like were first called to a vacant house on fire at 16723 Brushy Mound Road. The second call was for a field or vacant or on any open lot or or hazardous materials. All such to do more but we can’t.” on fire just off Wheeler Road near Spanish Needle Road. Assistance was provided by the Gillespie, Girard and Shipman fire stations. No injuries were reported. Macoupin Democrats Safe Kids hosts car seat check plan unity dinner As part of Illinois’ participation The eighth annual Unity Din- $40 per couple or $150 per in National Seat Check Saturday, ner sponsored by the Macoupin table of eight; the ticket price Macoupin Safe Kids held a suc- County Democrat Party will includes a dinner by Fema Ca- cessful car seat check Thursday, be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at tering. Advance reservations Sept. 21, at Carlinville Walmart. Benld Civic Center, located at and payment are encouraged. Eleven car seats were inspected 201 East Central Avenue. Doors Checks may be made payable by certified Illinois Child Passen- open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner to Macoupin County Democrat ger Safety Technicians, who en- starts at 6 p.m. Party and mailed to Macoupin sured that parents and caregivers This year’s keynote speaker County Democrats, c/o Pam had the correct knowledge to make will be U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos Monetti, P.O. Box 195, Bunker sure their car seats were installed (17th Congressional District) Hill, IL 62014. Call (618) 444- and used correctly. Parents and from Moline. 2891 for reservations or ques- caregivers were also reminded to Cheri Bustos Tickets cost $25 per person, tions. register their car seats so they can be notified of recalls. Of the 11 car seats checked, only five were found Public Safety Committee discusses $20,000 to have been installed correctly be- fore the event. “Parents and caregivers walked donation from Dakota Access Pipeline away with peace of mind about Car seat technician Peggy Graham and Blackburn College students The Macoupin County Public Pitchford’s proposal, the Sheriff’s mittee. their children’s safety,” said Debbie Cierra Steward and Casey Dolen volunteered at a car seat check event Safety Committee met Oct. 3 to Department would receive $7,500, Guests at next week’s meeting Link, car seat program coordinator. Sept. 21 at Carlinville Walmart, during which 11 child passenger seats discuss a letter addressed to James EMA would receive $2,500 to be include Kent Tarro in regard to “By having their car seats checked, were inspected. Pitchford of the Macoupin County used for a much-needed replace- Public Health and Nancy Biven in there’s no guessing as to whether Emergency Management Agency ment for EMA’s current Windows regard to Emmerson Airline Road. their children will be safer in the a leading cause of unintentional curely in their car seats. An educa- (EMA) from a representative of the XP-operating, 12-year-old com- Ruth Ann Donaldson is to be re- event of a crash. Now they have the death for children ages 1-19,” said tional opportunity to have car seats Dakota Access Pipeline. The letter puter, and $2,000 would be given appointed to the South Otter Drain- knowledge to install their child’s Link. “According to Safe Kids inspected by a certified technician announces Dakota Pipeline’s inten- to each of the five potential first age District for a term of three seat correctly each and every time.” Worldwide, of the 451 children age is an integral part of making the tion to donate $20,000 to Macoupin responder agencies. years, to expire Sept. 1, 2020. The free event was part of Na- 8 and younger who died in motor roadways in Illinois safer.” County to be used for the benefit of After a brief discussion, the An amendment to the Solid tional Child Passenger Safety vehicle crashes in 2014, 26 percent Parents may have their car seats Macoupin County first responders. committee moved to enact Pitch- Waste Ordinance and an ordinance Week, which ran Sept. 17-23, and were not restrained in an age-ap- checked at any time by contacting “These individuals, often volun- ford’s proposal; the movement was to amend the Macoupin County En- during which 93 events were held propriate seat. Those are extreme Link at Macoupin County Public teers, would be the first people to passed with unanimous approval. terprise Zone will be discussed. statewide. numbers that could have been re- Health Department at (217) 854- respond in case of a pipeline emer- Executive Committee Unfinished business will include “Motor vehicle crashes are still duced if all kids had been riding se- 3223, ext. 225. gency, and the first line of defense The Macoupin County Board’s the courthouse networking upgrade in protecting the affected commu- Executive Committee also met Oct. bid and courthouse phone upgrade nities,” the letter reads. 3. At the meeting the Revolving bid. Todt, Kratochvil inducted into BRS Museum Pitchford recommended that the Loan Fund was approved as pre- New business to be discussed will WSMI Radio announcer and gen- inducted were Cardinal ace reliever Mick Fieldbinder, who played five money be divided amongst the sented as well as the agenda for the include a county email upgrade, the eral manager Terry Todt and Roger Jason Isringhausen of Brighton, who seasons of minor league baseball, first responders in the five regions Oct. 10 Macoupin County Board grant from Dakota Pipeline, Thurm Kratochvil of Mt. Olive, who was a had 300 saves in his career; Gary won 37 games as a pitcher and is a that would be affected by pipeline meeting. Estates minor subdivision, wa- Hall of Fame coach, player and long- Gaetti of Centralia and the Minne- Division I basketball official. emergencies (namely Carlinville, The upcoming meeting will ter line relocation agreement with time Cardinal scout, were among six sota Twins, who played 20 major Kratochvil, Rueter and Field- Gillespie, Mt. Olive, Palmyra and feature reports from Courts Com- Central Macoupin County Rural individuals recently inducted into the league seasons and hit 360 home binder were the speakers at the in- Scottville-Modesto fire depart- mittee, Environmental and Health Water District, a letter to the State Bottomly-Ruffing-Schalk Museum runs; Kirk Rueter of Hoyleton, who duction. The dinner, held at the No- ments), the Macoupin County Committee, Public Safety Commit- Treasurer and Comptroller regard- in Nokomis. played 14 professional seasons, komis Memorial Park House, ended Sheriff’s Department and EMA tee, General Administrative Com- ing sales tax collection and the coal All inductees are from within mostly with the San Francisco Giants with most attendees visiting the (whose jurisdictions would cover mittee, Economic Development roughly 60 miles of Nokomis. Also as a pitcher, and won 130 games; and BRS Museum. all such incidents). According to Committee and Executive Com- See PUBLIC SAFETY on 7A. GHS class of 1987 to reunite Gillespie High School’s class of 1987 will hold its 30-year re- union at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Progressive Club in Wilsonville. A light meal, snacks and des- sert will be provided; a cash bar will be available. Cost to attend is $15 per person or $25 per couple and may be paid at the door. Classmates are asked to RSVP on the event’s Facebook page.

2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 5, 2017 Burns retires from U.S. Lowrance donates retirement gift to non-profit organization Recent CNB Bank and Trust retiree National Guard after 33 years Becky Lowrance chose to celebrate Command Sergeant Major John her retirement from the bank by do- M. “Jack” Burns of Benld retired nating $1,000 to A Carlinville Christ- Aug. 26 from the U.S. National mas instead of having a retirement Guard after 33 years of service. party or gift. He enlisted in the Illinois Army “I have seen the difference that National Guard in 1984 as a com- community banks can make in the bat infantryman with Company C, communities that they serve for over 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regi- 40 years,” said Lowrance. “When ment. He served in every enlisted thinking about my retirement, I did leadership position from squad not need a gold watch or rocking leader to first sergeant during his chair! I wanted to give back to my 22 years in the infantry before be- community like our bank has done coming a senior enlisted advisor for many years. Last Christmas, I for the 644th Personnel Services saw the beauty and holiday spirit that Battalion, 108th Sustainment Bri- A Carlinville Christmas brought to gade and 129th Regimental Train- Carlinville. I am honored that CNB ing Institute. Jack Burns Bank and Trust allowed me to give Becky Lowrance made a donation of $1,000 to A Carlinville Christmas instead of receiving a retirement He has served on overseas mis- any money spent on a retirement gift gift or party. Pictured, from left, are Maylene Denby, Gary Graham, Becky Lowrance, Ron Young, Deb- sions in the Republic of the Philip- (five Oak Leaf Clusters), Good or party to A Carlinville Christmas. I bie Zilm and Roger Suhling. pines, Aruba and Bulgaria. In addi- Conduct Medal, Reserve Com- want to make the 2017 holiday season tion, he deployed three times: first ponent Achievement Medal (nine even greater than last year.” bookkeeping supervisor, general led- ties in Illinois and Missouri. low employees were her friends and to Germany under Task Force San- awards), National Defense Service Lowrance was hired by Carlinville ger clerk, cashier/controller and assis- “CNB has been very fortunate neighbors. She exuded the true es- ta Fe in 2002, supporting Opera- Medal (two awards), Iraqi Cam- National Bank in August 1976 with tant vice president; she retired as vice to have such a dedicated and heart- sence of a community bank with her tion Enduring Freedom; then for 18 paign Medal, Global War on Ter- five years’ previous employment with president and human resources direc- felt employee all these years,” said smile and contagious laugh. She will months in 2005-6 to Iraq in support rorism Service Medal, Humanitar- the bank as a proof machine opera- tor. She has seen the bank grow from Regional President Gary Graham. be sorely missed around our entire or- of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and fi- ian Service Medal, Armed Forces tor. During her career, spanning more one bank with 15 employees to more “Becky understood the true mean- ganization. We truly wish Becky the nally to Kuwait in 2014 in support Reserve Medal (M device and than 40 years, she was promoted to than 200 employees in 13 communi- ing of community as most of her fel- very best in her retirement.” of Operation Enduring Freedom. third award), NCO Professional Burns assumed duties as the Development Ribbon (Numeral 129th RTI Sergeant Major on Dec. 5), Army Service Ribbon, Army 30, 2014, as the Commandant. Reserve Components Overseas MJM sends His civilian education includes Training Ribbon (second award), City, Bertinetti work to finalize an associate’s degree in applied Overseas Service Ribbon (fourth science from Lewis and Clark award), Meritorious Unit Citation linemen to help Community College, bachelor of 108th Special Troops Battalion, lease agreement with Amtrak science degree from Southern Il- Combat Infantryman Badge, Air with hurricane linois University in Edwardsville Assault Badge, German Armed Although Carlinville’s train station damaged, vandalized, stolen, something carry and maintain in effect because of and a master’s of art history degree Forces Efficiency Badge (Gold), is complete, the doors remain closed as like that. We’ll carry insurance on it, just our other agreement to lease the prop- from the University of Illinois, German Military Sportsmanship power a lease issue between the city of Carl- as we have to carry isurance on the sta- erty -- the platform in particular -- from Springfield. His military education Badge (Bronze), Iron Mike Award, inville and Amtrak concerning liabil- tion itself,” he explained. Union Pacific Railroad.” includes several levels of noncom- and numerous citations and letters restoration ity insurance remains the last stumbling Even though the lease agreement According to Mayor Deanna De- missioned officer development of commendation, appreciation and block. between the city of Carlinville, which muzio, Bertinetti has written appropri- training, Air Assault, Army First merit. In advance of Hurricane Irma, the During the Oct. 2 meeting of the owns the building, and Union Pacif- ate language to go into the lease with Sergeant Course and the U.S. Army Burns taught at Gillespie High Georgia Electric Membership Coop- Carlinville City Council, the council ap- ic, which owns the ground, has been Amtrak and that language has been Sergeant Major Academy. School for 31 years and coached erative reached out to the Associa- proved the final Illinois Department of worked out, the lease between the city submitted to the city’s insurance com- His awards include two Legions football and track for 27 years. tion of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Transportation (IDOT) stipulation when and Amtrak remains unsettled. pany. Although Demuzio cannot speak of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious He and his wife, Kim, have two (AIEC) for storm recovery help. The the passenger information display sys- “We’re still dilly dallying with the for the insurance company, she related Service Medal, Army Commenda- children: Tyler, a pharmacist; and AIEC activated its emergency work tem (PIDS) was approved. PIDS are the Amtrak lease of the station and the plat- that she was told the language “looks tion Medal (eight Oak Leaf Clus- Alexis, who teaches English in plan and dispatched 123 linemen displays that provide passengers with forms. Everything is pretty well getting good.” ters), Army Achievement Medal Spain. from 21 rural electric cooperatives information regarding arriving and de- ironed out in that agreement except for Demuzio explained a meeting has across the state to help restore elec- parting trains, such as times and which one significant major item that pertains been scheduled with an attorney from tricity in Georgia and North Caroli- platform will be used. to liability and insurance,” said Bertinet- Amtrak this week at the station. “We Cantata rehearsals begin Oct. 19 na. The hurricane produced tropical- City attorney Rick Bertinetti ex- ti, who said he inserted language into the hope to get everything finalized very, force winds, torrential downpours plained that the PIDS agreement had to lease stating Amtrak would indemnify very soon. This is something we’ve Northwestern Area Community rector. and extensive damage to Georgia’s be approved by the council since the dis- the city over anything that happens with been working on for over a year.” Choir will begin practices for its Most practices will be held from electric infrastructure. plays are improvements to the property regard to Amtrak’s use of the platform, “I think all of the credit goes to Rick Christmas cantata on Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Approximately 5,000 cooperative and are included in the grant, which went its agents, its employees and its pas- Bertinetti. He’s looked after our best in- Oct. 19. Palmyra Christian Church, located workers from 25 states converged in to the city. “We don’t have any monetary sengers. “We do have a good clause in terest and all of the language and hold- This year, the choir will perform one block west of the four-way stop the hurricane’s impact zone to assist obligation here, other than we are the there as far as indemnity that they have ing out and making sure that we are pro- Christ Is Come, arranged by Dave sign in Palmyra. in restoration efforts. Peak outage owner. We have to carry insurance on it approved. Now, we’re just trying to put tected has been all on Rick’s shoulders,” Williamson. Lisa Cannon is the For more information, call Rice estimates indicate there were more and we’re basically responsible if it gets together what insurances we do have to Demuzio said. pianist, and Kevin Rice is the di- at (217) 341-4791. than 760,000 co-op outages in Flori- da, 535,000 in Georgia and 100,000 in South Carolina. ® REDUCED @ 615 Chiles Before the hurricane made land, FIRM FOUNDATIONS REALTY Street, Carlinville, $85,900 a crew of two linemen from MJM 217-854-7247 Electric Cooperative Inc. — line www.firmfoundationsrealty.com forman Adam Crowe of Carlinville and journeyman lineman Doug ‘Giving Good Ol’ Fashion Customer Service’ Egelhoff of Shipman — was sent to Brenda S. Allen Kim Boente Snapping Shoals EMC in Coving- Managing Broker/ Realtor®/Broker ton, Ga. Owner 217-473-5714 During restorations of this scale, Cell 217-899-7136 the last several thousand meters are NEW LISTING @ 401 W 1ST NEW LISTING @ 418 E. Main Like new! Full of detailed work the most difficult to restore. The co- South Street, Carlinville Street, Carlinville, $177,500 in CUSTOM creation! ops deal first with restoring their $29,900. VACANT LOTS main supply lines, to restore power ZONED INDUSTRIAL to the most members as quickly as REDUCED @ 408 College possible, then work on the single- Avenue, Carlinville, $69,900 phase lines. The linemen work an average of 17 hours a day, under difficult circumstances, to rebuild the system. “The Georgia cooperatives are overwhelmed with gratitude by the Lot response of the Illinois coopera- 110 x 165 Lot one Blk. from Main tives, and that from across the na- Street / one Blk. from O’Reilly’s tion,” said Jim Miles, AIEC man- Auto Parts / catty corner from car Brick sidewalk adds charm! ager of safety and loss control and dealership. High Traffic Street. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. Harvest safety is vital to farmers and public talk to us ginning so early due to the warm spring, sure there aren’t any obstacles on the side THE ISSUE people sharing the roads with combines, of the road (such as bridges, mailboxes or The harvest is a tractors and grain haulers might not be editorial road signs) that would keep the farmer from dangerous time of year. prepared to share the road. moving over. What’s your Farm implements don’t always enter Farm equipment makes wide turns. Give Farmers experience long, draining days and exit the road from driveways and in- them the extra space to do so. A piece of during the harvest. It’s not unusual to see favorite way OUR VIEW tersections. Crops are often accessed from farm equipment that slows down and them working well after dark to bring in Having a safe harvest field roads, which aren’t always easily moves to the right side of the road may their crops. If you’re someone driving a visible. Motorists need to be aware that an very well be attempting a left turn. Watch piece of farm equipment, it’s important to to prepare takes effort from both implement can slow down to turn and en- for blinkers and hand signals. stay alert. Due to the size of the equipment, farmers and the public. ter the roadway in unexpected places. It’s Obviously, farm equipment moves much there’s little space to accommodate swerv- and eat important for motorists to slow down and slower than most traffic. Always keep in ing. Exhaustion can impair judgment. Although many people might not realize expand thier following distance, not only mind that the implement in front of you is Everyone just needs to understand that it, agriculture is the driving economic force to avoid striking a piece of equipment, but likely moving at 25 MPH or less, which Macoupin County wouldn’t be what it is apples? in our area. One doesn’t have to be a farmer to make their vehicle easier to see. Due means the gap will close more quickly without agriculture. It’s our most sustain- than one might realize. to realize agriculture’s impact. From those to the height of some implements, a car ing industry, directly or indirectly. Drivers “Nothing beats When passing a piece of farm equip- who sell feed, seed and farm implements, to that is too close isn’t always visible. Just must show patience and be aware of their good ole Ameri- those who purchase locally grown produce ment, it’s important to do so safely. Un- surroundings. If both farmers and motorists because you may see the farm implement, can apple pie with from area supermarkets, farmers’ markets it doesn’t mean the driver of it sees you. derstand that farm implements are often exercise good judgment and take the neces- a scoop of ice and out of the backs of pickup trucks, we It’s important for those driving farm extremely wide and there may not be sary precautions, this year’s harvest is sure cream.” are all affected by agriculture. equipment to use turn signals. Make adequate space to pass unless the farmer to be a safe one. The harvest is the most important time of sure that brake lights and turn signals are moves partly onto the shoulder, which year for those who have a crop to sell. This working properly. If a vehicle isn’t prop- won’t happen if the farmer doesn’t see –The Editorial Board - Michele Miller season in particular, with the harvest be- erly lighted, hand signals must be used. you. Always use a turn signal and make Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

Macoupin Promise may “Tart apples help retain college students sprinkled with salt!” ANDY people from rural communities to places that are perceived to - Janet Dobbs MANAR have more to offer has unset- Illinois State Senator tling implications for small towns with aging populations. temming the migration I’ve lived in Bunker Hill my of young people from entire life. Over the years, many rural communities is a of us in Macoupin County have Scommon challenge facing lo- watched as bright, wonderful cal leaders across Illinois and young people depart for college the nation. Macoupin County or job training elsewhere but “Apple crisp. First is no exception. The county never return to put down roots dish I make with has seen a 7 percent popula- of their own. first fall apples.” tion loss since 1980, according This exodus of young people to U.S. Census figures. creates voids in the local work- - Linn Morrison Our communities are con- force, the economy, the qual- fronted by this problem every ity of life and the vitality of a day, but I’ve recently seen place. Their physical absence, changes that will help us at- as well as the absence of their tack it head on: comprehensive vision, their leadership and school funding reform that will their buying power, makes it inject fairness into the system more difficult to entice busi- for rural school districts; the ness and residential invest- promising Macoupin CEO ment, bring more new people letters to the editor “Apples and program, now in its second to the area and attract the kinds peanut butter!” year, which immerses local of opportunities that help keep Dear Editor: professional job in presenting fer Commission to recommend high school students in the rural Main Streets vibrant and The Macoupin County Public this important community edu- which drugs should be included. - Dana Schott business world, connects them resilient. Health Department conducts a cational program. The Shafer Commission recom- with mentors and nurtures We need more young people workshop designed by the Stan- Jim Bickhaus, mended that marijuana should be their entrepreneurial spirit; and to settle in our small towns ford Patient Education Research Girard decriminalized for personal pos- an innovative new program at once they’ve earned their de- Center. I recently completed this session and private use. Nixon Blackburn College in Carlin- grees and completed their job six-week, 12-hour program. It Dear Editor: overruled the Shafer Commis- ville that could help change training. They need access to was an excellent experience. Since PBS just spent two sion because he wanted to use population trend lines locally. good jobs and great schools for I would recommend that any weeks showing Ken Burns’ film marijuana as an excuse to send Called Macoupin Promise, their children. Macoupin Coun- person with constant pain, dia- about the Vietnam War, and since the police after anti-war protest- Blackburn will offer free tu- ty business and education lead- betes, high blood pressure or the General Assembly is contem- ers. ition to Macoupin County high ers recognize that challenge, “I make homemade other chronic problems attend plating legalizing marijuana, The Shafer Report “Marihua- apple pie.” school students who meet cer- and what we’re seeing now are this no-cost workshop, and be- now seems like a good time to na: A Signal of Misunderstand- tain family income and admis- some early steps to tackle it. lieve that everyone can greatly point out the connection. ing” (1972) is posted on MJ4IL. - Matt Rinker sions requirements. Blackburn Blackburn College under benefit from it. It was conducted When the Controlled Sub- com. President John Comerford the leadership of its board of by Debbie and Bailey from the stances Act was passed, Presi- Richard DeBiase, says it’s a way for the college trustees and President Comer- Health Department; they did a dent Nixon appointed the Sha- Carlinville to give back to the commu- ford, as well as the numerous nity and to help develop future business leaders who mentor leaders and employees of the students through the Macoupin Carlinville City Council Meetings county. CEO program, are to be com- I view it as a clear message mended for investing in the City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the to local students in our small young people right here at 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. towns: they’re wanted, they’re home so that they, in turn, can needed, they’re a worthy in- someday invest in Macoupin Carlinville Committee Meetings “Pannekeoken!” vestment and they don’t have County. to leave the region or the state State Senator Andy Manar is Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday - Dave Palsen to take advantage of the higher a Democrat from Bunker Hill between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. education system. who represents the 48th Senate The migration of young District. Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month as needed.

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The editor reserves the right to edit, condense or Carlinville, Illinois 62626 reject any letter. Publication No. 324460 © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat may be reproduced, copied or used without the express written permission of the publisher. 4A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, OCTOBER 5, 2017 society obituary Brenda L. Pocklington Margery E. Stauffer Mary G. Mizera Brenda L. Pocklington, 66, of Springfield; daughter, Jennifer Margery Ethel Stauffer, 94, of Margery was preceded in death Mary G. (O’Connell) Mizera, port Beach, Calif. She and her Standard City, passed away Mon- (David) Miller of Girard; step- Virden, formerly of Girard, passed by her parents, husband, four 81, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed husband raised their children in day afternoon, Oct. 2, 2017, at her son, Thomas (Sally) Pocklington away Monday morning, Oct. 2, brothers and a sister. away Sunday, Aug, 20, 2017, at Garden Grove, Calif. residence, with her family of Harristown; step-son, 2017, at Virden Sunrise Visitation will be held on her residence. Surviving are her chil- by her side. Chad (Jody) Combs Manor in Virden. Thursday, Oct. 5, from She was born Feb. 26, dren, Charles Mizera, Brenda was born of Carlinville; step- Margery was born 10-11 a.m., and fu- 1936, to Patrick B. James (Lyn Camp- March 6, 1951, son, Todd Combs; Nov. 4, 1922, in neral services will and Grace (Sakach) bell) Mizera, Chris in Springfield, a grandchildren; Stone Stafford be conducted at 11 O’Connell of Gil- (David Erick- daughter of Rob- Kristan (George) Shire, England, a.m., Thursday, lespie. She mar- son) Mizera, ert and Lillian Luttman, Grace a daughter of Oct. 5, at Davis- ried Charles G. Liz (Christina (Morgan) Wise Miller, Taylor Thomas and Anderson Fu- “Bud” Mizera Seidel) Mizera Sr. She was on Miller, Florance Mary Helen neral Home, Gi- in November and John (Roy of 13 children Wise; great- (Harvey) Sock- rard. Burial will 1960; he pre- J. Sutherland) born into the granddaughter, ett. follow in Girard ceded her in Mizera; and Wise family. Willow Lut- Margery was Cemetery, Gi- death in April grandchildren, Brenda gradu- mann; several admitted into the rard. 2006. Kimberlyn ated from Girard step-great-grand- United States in Margery is Mrs. Mizera (Robert Lieske), High School with children; brother, New York on Nov. survived by her graduated from the Michael and Kate- the class of 1969. Michael (Debby) 27, 1946. She mar- nephew, Gary (Barb) University of Colo- lyn Mizera. She married Clinton Wise Sr. of Jackson- ried Karl Stauffer on Stauffer of Virden; rado. She spent many A memorial service Pocklington in 1978, and ville; brother, Robert (Ju- Dec. 10, 1946; and he niece, Nancy (Gary) Ho- years working as a medi- will be held at 2 p.m., he passed away in 1987. lie) Wise Sr. of Golden; broth- passed away April 13, 1988. gan of Girard; and numerous cal technologist in Springfield, Thursday, Oct. 5, at Ss. Simon Brenda loved gardening, can- er, Dennis (Karen) Wise of Girard; Margery became a United States great-nieces and great-nephews. then at Hoag Hospital in New- and Jude Church in Gillespie. ning and spending time with her sister, Maggie (Rick) Filson of citizen on May 19, 1958, in Memorials may be made to Gi- large family and especially her Palmyra; brother, Tony (Kathy) Springfield. rard Food Pantry or Girard Fire grandchildren. Wise of New Bern, N.C.; sister, Margery was a homemaker and and Rescue Squad. Alan Brown Brenda was preceded in death Cindy Swift of Hillsboro; sister, had been employed at Dickey- Visit davisandersonfuneral- M. Alan Brown, 94, of Madison, in both Longmont and Madison; by her parents; first husband; and Angie (Ron) Stevens of Virden; john in the wire department for home.com to leave condolences or Wis., passed away Sunday, Sept. while living at Capitol Lakes, he sisters, Sharon Miller, Lynda Wise brother, Steve (Sheryl) Wise of several years. She enjoyed read- light a candle in her memory. 3, 2017, at Capitol Lakes Assisted was an active community member and Darlene Wise. Girard; and several nieces and ing and puzzles and loved to knit. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Living in Madison. and responsible for the es- Visitation will be held on Thurs- nephews. Margery attended the Girard Unit- Girard, is in charge of arrange- He was born Oct. 22, tablishment of the men’s day evening, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Ma- ed Methodist Church. ments. 1922, in Dumont, discussion group at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, coupin County Relay for Life. Iowa, the son of and sing-along ac- Girard. Funeral services will be Visit davisandersonfuneral- Edwin and Esther tivity. He was a conducted at 7 p.m., Thursday, home.com to leave condolences or Brown. He mar- member of First Oct. 5, at the funeral home. light a candle in her memory. Bill E. Frey ried Barbara United Method- Brenda is survived by her com- Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Bill E. Frey, 96, of Girard Riley Murphy, Nate Clark, Drew Nelson of Boul- ist Church in panion, James “Jim Bob” Combs; Girard, is in charge of arrange- passed away Monday, Sept. 25, Frey, Braeden Frey, Cody Frey, der, Colo., dur- Madison. son, Joshua J. (Heather) Wise of ments. 2017, at his residence. Jack Murphy, Hannah Stewart, ing World War In addition to He was born Aug. 13, Cassidy Fawcett, Logan II; she preceded his wife, sur- Maurice E. “Marty” Manning 1921, in Pittsburg, Ky., Stewart, Adelynne him in death. In viving are four to Alfred and Marie Frey, Kate Frey, Ry- 2011, he moved children, Laurie Maurice Edward “Marty” Man- na Arnett; two sisters, Kathy Cronk (Schott) Frey. He lan Whalen, Bryce to Madison, where (Mike) Egelhoff ning, 59, of Hettick, formerly of of Galena, Md., and Clarice (Ron) married Evelyn Clark, Zach Frey, he met and mar- of Piasa, Clayton Wood River, passed away Monday, Bauch of Jacksonville; and many Bettis in 1939 in Edson Frey, ried June Weisberger (Kathleen) Brown Oct. 2, 2017, at Christian nieces, nephews, extended St. Charles, Mo.; Alana Frey, Blanchard; she sur- of Kirkwood, Mo., Northeast Hospital in St. family and friends. she preceded Nathan Frey, vives. Valerie Brown of Madi- Louis. He was preceded in him in death in Evelyn Frey, Mr. Brown received his bach- son, Wis., and Tyler Brown of He was born Nov. death by his parents 1987. Fulton Frey, elor of arts degree from the Uni- Lake Zurihch; four grandchildren; 12, 1957, a son of and two brothers, Mr. Frey re- Jenna Frey and versity of Colorado, his master’s six great-grandchildren; and a sis- the late William William C. Man- tired from Fiat- Augustine Frey; degree from Teachers College at ter, Charlotte Adgie of Highland L. and Helen M. ning and Frank Allis in 1981. a great-great- Columbia University of New York Ranch, Colo. (Estes) Man- N. Manning. He was a member granddaughter, and his Ph.D. from the University He was preceded in death by ning. He mar- Friends may of the Macoupin Brogan Rose Mul- of Chicago. He served as aca- his parents; first wife; and a sister, ried Pamela E. call from 4-7 County Historical ligan; and many demic dean at colleges in Indiana, Mary Ad Burger. Taylor on Sept. p.m., Friday, Society. nieces and nephews. Illinois and Missouri. He was the A memorial service will be held 23, 2015, in Las Oct. 6, at Elias, Surviving are his sons, In addition to his par- director of professional develop- at a later date. Gunderson Funer- Vegas, Nev.; she Kallal and Schaaf Roger (Pat) Frey, Rick (Mary ents and wife, he was preced- ment at the University of Minne- al Home in Madison, Wis., is in survives. Funeral Home in Don) Frey and Rodney (Janet) ed in death by a daughter, Sherry sota from 1973-84. After retiring, charge of arrangements. Mr. Manning re- Bethalto. Funeral Frey Sr.; son-in-law, Jim Whalen; Whalen; a brother, Maurice; and he lived in Longmont, Colo., with Memorials may be made to tired in 2016 after services will be held 12 grandchildren, Dawn (Chad) sisters, Helen Mayfield and Rube his first wife. He was a lover of Habitat for Humanity at habitat. many years of working at 10 a.m., Saturday, Fawcett, Brad (Chrissy DeWerff) Lee Frey. music, especially symphonies, org/donate or First United Meth- for Explorer Pipeline in Oct. 7, at the funeral home, Whalen, Kelly (Greg) Stewart, Graveside services were held opera and chamber music; and en- odist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Wood River. He was an avid St. with Fr. John Long, OMV, offi- Bill Whalen, Casey (Kim) Frey, at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at joyed travel, swimming and trout Madison, WI 53703. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed ciating. Burial will follow at Het- Aaron (LeeAnne) Whalen, Jer- Girard Cemetery. A celebration fishing. During his retirement Online condolences may be fishing, camping, riding his Harley tick Cemetery. rod (Jennifer) Frey, Jodi (Steve of life luncheon immediately fol- years, he was an active volunteer made at gundersonfh.com. and traveling. Memorials may be made to the Vaughn) Clark, Adrienne (Brian) lowed at Oak Leaf Country Club In addition to his wife, surviving American Heart Association. Murphy, Rodney (Devon) Frey in Girard. are a son, Clifford L. Manning of Online condolences and memo- Jr., Nathan (Amity) Frey and Memorials may be made to William E. Schulz Alton; a grandson, Damion Man- rials may be sent to eliaskallaland- Melissa (Luke) Conkling; 24 Macoupin County Historical So- William E. Schulz, 68, of Spring- old) Conlee of Atwater; four niec- ning; a step-granddaughter, Angeli- schaaf.com. great-grandchildren, Cade Faw- ciety, P.O. Box 432, Carlinville, field, formerly of Gillespie, passed es; one nephew; two great-nieces; cett, Kaine Clark, Cylee Fawcett, IL 62626. away at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, and four great-nephews. James R. Branson Sr. 2017, at Heritage Health of Carlin- In addition to his parents, he was ville. preceded in death by a sister, Elea- James Robert Branson Sr. 77, of Branson, Andrea Branson, Hailey Lorraine Settgas He was born March 4, 1949, in nor Sandergaard; and a brother, Jim Girard passed away on Wednesday Branson, Erin Guyer, Page Guyer, Litchfield to Curt Schulz and Rose- Schulz. afternoon, September 27, 2017 at and Haidyn Branson; eight great- Lorraine Settgas, 94, of Carl- traveled the world, volunteered at mary (Long) Schulz Huber. Private family services will be Memorial Medical Center in grandchildren; sister, Pau- inville passed away peacefully in hospitals and helped start WeCare Mr. Schulz graduated from Gil- held, with burial at Holy Cross Springfield, IL. line Robey of Spring- her sleep early Thursday, Sept. 21, Recycling in Carlinville. lespie High School in 1967. He Cemetery, Gillespie. Kravanya James was born field; and a brother, 2017, at her residence. Surviving are two children, Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Funeral Home in Gillespie is in on Jan. 11, 1940, to Charles Branson of She was born May 12, 1923, Settgas and Joy Duncan; grand- having served from 1967-70, and charge of the arrangements. Arthur and Mable Girard. to Rose Strodtbeck and William children Eric Kaiser, Devin Kai- was retired after having been a se- Memorials may be made to the (Isaac) Branson James was pre- Ogroski. She married Robert Sett- ser and Cara Duncan; and adopted curity guard for the state of Illinois. American Cancer Society or Cen- in Springfield. He ceded in death by gas of Brooklyn in 1948; he pre- grandson Lee Duncan. He was a member of the NRA. tral Illinois Food Bank. married Sharon his parents; wife; ceded her in death in 1999. A memorial service was held Surviving are his brother, Rich- Anyone wishing to send an on- Jean Spicer on daughter, Brit- Mrs. Settgas and her husband from 4-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25, ard E. “Dick” (Young Ja) Schulz of line condolence may do so at kra- Nov. 5, 1961, at tany Jean Guyer; lived in Kirkwood, Mo., raising at Rural Methodist Church in Carl- Edwardsville; sister, Helen J. (Har- vanyafuneral.com. Wesley Chapel, sister, Joann two children. She moved to Carl- inville. Cremation was accorded Chatham. Sharon Branson; and a inville in 2010 to be closer to fam- by Lincoln Land Cremation Soci- preceded him in granddaughter, ily. Over the years she bicycled ety. death on Nov. 30, Mandy Jane Sha- thousands of miles with her hus- Memorials may be made to hos- 2010. ron Guyer. band, with whom she also enjoyed pice organizations, Rural Meth- James worked as a Visitation was square dancing, was active with odist Church in Carlinville or We farmer and auto salvage held on Monday, Oct. the Henry Shaw Cactus Society, Care Recycling. dealer. He was the owner 2, from 4-7 p.m. at Da- of Branson Salvage in Nilwood vis-Anderson Funeral Home, from 1975 to 2008. James en- Girard. Graveside services were joyed his work and spending time held on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. with family. He was a member of at Chatham Memorial Cemetery, Charles W. Landreth Nilwood Baptist Church. Chatham. Charles W. Landreth, 85, of Bun- lo, Lori Sherman, Beth Heimbuch, James is survived by two sons, Memorials are suggested to ker Hill passed away at 10:05 p.m., Christopher Stoddard, Matthew James Robert “Bob” Branson Jr., American Cancer Society. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Liberty Jones, Nicholas Jones Jr., Jennifer of Springfield and Brian T. Bran- Online condolences can be given Village in Maryville. Hanner, Rachel Harder, Matthew son of Nilwood; 11 grandchil- at davisandersonfuneralhome.com. He was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Landreth, William Landreth and dren, Stephanie Branson, Cody Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Louisville to Gilbert and Rachel Allison Landreth; 20 great-grand- Branson, Drew Walden, Breanna Girard, was in charge of arrange- “Tootsie” (Dein) Landreth. He children; a brother, Oscar Dean Branson, Elaina Branson, Brian C. ments. married Doris (Burris) Landreth on (Margie) Landreth of Bethalto; a Dec. 29, 1951, in Corinth, Mo.; she sister, Jane Steiner of Meadow- preceded him in death in Novem- brook; half-sisters, Mary Etta, Richard D. Abney ber 1980. Donna and Debbie; a half-brother, Mr. Landreth was a veteran of Gilbert Jr.; and four step-brothers. Richard D. Abney, 80, of Cape worked as a store clerk at a Kroger the U.S. Army, having served in In addition to his parents and Coral, Fla., formerly of Gillespie in Springfield, then completed a Japan during the Korean Conflict. wife, he was preceded in death by and Carlinville, passed away Fri- three-year meat cutter’s appren- He was a co-owner of Landreth a son, Steven William Landreth; a day, Sept. 15, 2017. ticeship at Kroger and Tri-City Lumber in Bunker Hill; co-owner sister, Lois Brownfield; and a half- He was born Aug. 20, 1937, at Grocery Company, later becoming of Eagle Hurst Ranch in Steelville, sister, Kay Ann Kiser. St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield to a journeyman meat cutter. On April Mo.; owner of Turbo Plus in Bun- Visitation was held from 5-8 Otto and Jennie (Burns) Abney. He 7, 1975, he took a job as an under- ker Hill and Shipman; and owner of p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, at Kra- married Edna Gotcher on Dec. 22, ground miner with Monterey Coal Grandvue Golf Course in Brighton. vanya Funeral Home in Bunker 1956; she survives. Company; he retired from the mine He was a member of the American Hill. Funeral services were held at Mr. Abney graduated from Gil- in February 1997. He and his wife Legion of Bunker Hill. 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at the fu- lespie High School in 1955. He moved to Inverness, Fla., in August Surviving are his daughters, Pa- neral home, with Chaplain Thomas attended Class A Machinists Mate 1997 and later to Cape Coral, Fla., mela (Francis) Clesen of Elgin and Nadelin officiating. Burial was at school at Great Lakes Naval Train- where they have lived for many Amy (Nicholas) Jones of Brighton; Bunker Hill Cemetery. ing Center, graduating at the top years. sons, Richard (Elizabeth Lucker) Memorials may be made to the of his class. He served aboard the In addition to his wife, surviv- Landreth of Bunker Hill, Steven ALS Foundation. USS Tingey DD-539, a 2,100-ton ing are his daughter, Becky (Todd) Dean Landreth of Alton and Ken- Anyone wishing to send an on- class destroyer, then aboard the Koller; two grandsons; and two neth (Janice) Landreth of San Jose, line condolence may do so at kra- USS Prairie, a destroyer tender, for great-grandchildren, all of Carlin- Calif.; grandchildren, Eric Battuel- vanyafuneral.com. the duration of his enlistment. He ville. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A Sensory- friendly film offered Oct. 12

Eisentraut Theatres and The Autism Support Connection have joined together to bring sensory- friendly films to families affected by autism and other disabilities. October’s movie event will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Orpheum Theatre in Hill- sboro. The new animated film Lego Ninjago will be shown. TASC will cover the cost of ad- mission (which includes one pop- corn and one drink per person) for this event. With sensory-friendly films, the movie theatre lights are left up and the sound is turned down. Audience members are welcome Youth who participated in the first session of the 4-H bread-in-a-bag workshop were, back row, from left, Adriana Lopez, Gabby Lopez, Payton Harding, Braiden Price and Ethan to move about and dance, walk, Schuette; front row, Makenna Harding, Wyld Gilmore, Dominick Winningham, Ben Schuette, Malia Bowker and Braden Bowker. shout or sing. The usual “silence policy” is not enforced unless the safety of the audience is ques- tioned. These sensory-friendly films are open to all families who have a loved one that is unable to at- tend a regular viewing due to sen- sor issues. Families are allowed to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks. TASC’s monthly support group meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Free Methodist Church in Hills- boro, with an open discussion for- mat. Child care will be provided by trained staff. Meetings are open to all inter- ested parents, grandparents and individuals who are affected by autism or other related disorders who are looking for a place to connect, share information and experiences, gain education and find support. Youth who participated in the second session of the 4-H bread-in-a-bag workshop were, back row, from left, Rueben McMillin, Ariyah Stuemke, Mady Dugan, Madison McMillin and For more information, email Rachel Leggett; front row, Weston Sudduth, Cara Winningham, Lily Melton, Ethan Cloninger, Gracie Melton and Anna Cloninger. [email protected], call Lynn Sellers at (217) 556-9535 or Kim Draper at (217) 710-3598, or visit bestmoviedeal.com. Youth learn to make bread in a bag SUBSCRIBE University of Illinois Extension Macoupin County 4-H hosted two youth bread-making workshops on Thursday, July 27 The workshops included demonstrations and hands-on learning. ONLINE! Youth practiced kitchen safety, followed basic instructions from a recipe, identified measurements, mixed ingredients, and practiced the skill of kneading bread. Each participant prepared a enquirerdemocrat.com loaf of bread to take home and bake to share with their family.

Oct. meetings calendar of events 28 Thursday, October 5 Open air market, specializing in Farmer’s Market: Across from Carlinville Senior Citizens Center, Friday, October 6 items prior to 1980 and refurbished Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. 213 North East Street, Carlinville, Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Dining Room, noon. Zion Lutheran Rummage Sale vintage and antique items. Call Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- 10:30 a.m. Provided by the Carlin- Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton and Lunch: Zion Lutheran Church, 866-733-5833 for more informa- coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- ville Police Department. 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, Campus, 7 p.m. tion. inville, 8 a.m.-noon. War Against Addiction: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Activity noon-5 p.m. Haunted Carlinville Ghost Wed., October 18 Center, West 1st South St., open meeting, 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 Hunter’s Tour: 7 p.m. For more in- Farmer’s Market: Across from Saturday, October 7 Carlinville High School Class formation or to reserve a spot, visit Casey’s, Carlinville, 1-5 p.m. Recycling Center Board: Public Library, 7 p.m. Gillespie Class of 1967 50th of 1961 Monthly Social Dinner: illinoishauntings.com or call (217) Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Mt. Nebo #76 Meeting: 257 N. Broad, 7:30 p.m. Class Reunion: Staunton Coun- Abella’s, 6 p.m. 791-7859. coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- CAH Bereavement: CAH Glass Conference Room, 2 p.m. try Club. For more information call Dueling Pianos: Bates Building inville, 3-6 p.m. Peggy Allan 618-558-5918 or Ron Macoupin County 911 Board: Conference Room, Sheriff’s at Macoupin County Fairgrounds, Seniors and Head Start Lun- Roglis 314-422-9460. Wed., October 11 Department, 7 p.m. Farmer’s Market: Across from Rt. 4 North, silent auction 6 p.m., cheon: Carlinville Senior Citizens Annual Apple Festival and Gillespie Lions Club Meeting: Gillespie Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. Casey’s, Carlinville, 1-5 p.m. event starts at 8 p.m. Presented by Center, 213 North East Street, Carl- Cheney Mansion Tours: Jer- Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Carlinville PTO. inville, 10:30 a.m. Join us for lunch, NAMI Family Support Group: Cross Church, 1030 W. Main St., seyville. Sponsored by Macoupin coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- book reading and season craft with Carlinville, 6:30-8 p.m. County Public Transportation, call inville, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, October 17 local Head Start children. 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. Carlinville High School Com- Cahokia Mounds and Lunch West Fork Encampment His- munity Blood Drive: Carlinville at Golden Corral: Sponsored by Friday, October 6 torical Rendezvous: Lake Lou Friday, October 20 High School Wrestling Gym, 829 AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. Yaeger, Picnic area 4, 4 Marina Macoupin County Public Transpor- Fairview Heights Shopping West Main Street, Carlinville, 9 Line, Litchfield, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Re- tation, call 217-839-4132 to reserve Trip: Sponsored by Macoupin Sunday, October 8 a.m.-3 p.m. creation of frontier and military life a seat. County Public Transportation, call AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. 1750-1820. For more information Take Charge of Your Diabetes: Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church 866-733-5833. Friday, October 13 Free six week workshop series. basement, 7 p.m. Farmer’s Market: Across from Springfield Shopping and Carlinville Area Hospital, Board Sat., October 21 Lunch at Cracker Barrel: Spring- Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. Room, 9-11:30 a.m. Call 217-854- Farmer’s Market: Across from Monday, October 9 field. Sponsored by Macoupin Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- 3223, Ext. 225 for more information County Public Transportation, call Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- War Against Addiction: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- or to reserve your seat. inville, 8 a.m.-noon. 217-839-4132 to reserve a seat. coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- Broad, open meeting, 7 p.m. Carlinville Area Hospital Phys- Zion Lutheran Rummage Sale Carlinville City Fall Cleanup: inville, 8 a.m.-noon. Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville ical Therapy Department Open and Lunch: Zion Lutheran Church, City Garage, 434 North Plum Haunted Carlinville Dinner Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. Street, Carlinville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. House: Carlinville Area Hospital, Tour: 7 p.m. For more informa- 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee: Farm Bureau, 1:30 p.m. 8-11 a.m. 20613 N. Broad, Carlinville 4-6 p.m. tion or to reserve a spot, visit il- St. Michael Parish Annual Sat., October 14 Tours, raffle, free gift for attending linoishauntings.com or call (217) American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary: Legion Hall, 7 p.m. (no Octoberfest: St. Michael Parish, Pumpkin Jamboree and Lunch and refreshments. 791-7859. mtg. July/Aug) Staunton, 5K run, registration 8 at Eckert’s: Belleville. Sponsored Carlinville Area Hospital Com- Anger Management: Calvary United Pentecostal Church, 704 a.m., race 9 a.m., auction, 10:30 by Macoupin County Public Trans- munity Blood Drive: Carlinville Sunday, October 22 E. 1st South, 7 p.m. a.m., magic show, balloon sculp- portation, call 217-839-4132 to re- Area Hospital Community Room, One-man Performance by Frank Substance Abuse Class by CARES: Calvary United Pentecostal serve a seat. tures, and face painting, noon-6 20613 N. Broad, Carlinville, 11 Runyeon: Ss. Mary and Joseph p.m. Music by Borderline, 7-11 p.m. Carlinville City Fall Cleanup: Church, Carlinville, 7 p.m. For more Church, 704 E. 1st South, 8 p.m. a.m.-4 p.m. Gillespie High School 30th City Garage, 434 North Plum information runyeonproductions.com. Macoupin Co. Historical Society: 920 W. Breckenridge, 7:30 p.m. 1987 Class Reunion: Progressive Street, Carlinville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Phone Scam Education: Support Groups for Relatives Raising Children: Locust Street Club, 7 p.m. For more information Tuesday, October 24 Resource Center, 320 S. Locust St. 5:30 p.m. call Nancy Schmidt, 9191 Tower Hollywood Casino: St. Louis. Tuesday, October 11 Road, Gillespie. Please RSVP on featured event Sponsored by Macoupin County Facebook event page. Public Transportation, call 217-839- TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. Haunted Carlinville Ghost 4132 to reserve a seat. Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hunter’s Tour: 7 p.m. For more in- Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. formation or to reserve a spot, visit Wed., October 25 AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. illinoishauntings.com or call (217) Farmer’s Market: Across from Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. 791-7859. Casey’s, Carlinville, 1-5 p.m. Deep Rock Route 66 Fun Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Elks: Elks Lodge, 7:30 p.m. Cruise: Beginning around the Li- coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- Eastern Star: Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. tchfield Museum and Route 66 inville, 3-6 p.m. Lions Club: Blackburn College, 6:30, p.m. Welcome Center, 2 p.m. Best for Babies: Library, 7 p.m. Sunday, October 8 Friday, October 27 Macoupin Military Support Group: #40 Carlinville Plaza, Pack Haunted Carlinville Ghost boxes 6 p.m.; Meeting 7 p.m. West Fork Encampment His- Hunter’s Tour: 7 p.m. For more in- torical Rendezvous: Lake Lou formation or to reserve a spot, visit Christmas Market Board: Chamber office, 5:30 p.m. Yaeger, Picnic area 4, 4 Marina illinoishauntings.com or call (217) Wednesday, October 11 Line, Litchfield, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Re- 791-7859. creation of frontier and military life TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. American Legion Post #554: Legion Hall, 7 p.m. 1750-1820. For more information Saturday, October 7 Sat., October 28 866-733-5833. Farmer’s Market: Across from Blood Pressure Screening: McDonald’s, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Litchfield Pickers Market: Farmer’s Market Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. Chamber of Commerce Board: 112 N. Side Square, 6:30 p.m. Downtown Litchfield, beginning on Farmer’s Market: behind Ma- Demuzio Sport Center Board: Carlinville Primary School the corner of Union Ave. and State Across from Casey’s, Carlinville, 7 a.m.-noon. Behind Macoupin County Farm Bureau, Carlinville, 8 a.m.-noon. coupin County Farm Bureau, Carl- Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Street, Litchfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. inville, 8 a.m.-noon. 6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 with a Sept. 22 incident. Robert L. Britt, 66, Bunker Hill, Litchfield church has been charged with possession of a firearm without a valid FOID plans rummage sale card in connection with an Aug. 24 Zion Lutheran Church, located incident in which he allegedly pos- at 1301 North State Street in Litch- sessed a CAI Georgia VT handgun field, will host its annual rummage at a time when he did not possess and bake sale from 12-5 p.m., Fri- a valid firearm owner identification day, Oc.t 6, with a $3 bag sale from card. 8-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7. John D. Howell, 25, Mt. Olive, Zion School’s gym will have 56 has been charged with criminal tables of clothing and accessories, Marriages trespass to a motor vehicle in con- household and decorating items, Joshua A. Haynes and Courtney nection with an Aug. 26 incident in toys, books, linens, jewelry, plants, L. Stahl, both of Staunton. which he allegedly entered an in- small appliances, and furniture. James W.S. Kerley and Abby L. dividual’s 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. Lunch will be served from 11 Pitchford, both of Mt. Olive. Johanna M. Shaw, 32, Staunton, a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, Justin M. Pfeiler and Tricia J. has been charged with domestic featuring Heidelberg cheese soup, Twichell, both of Carlinville. battery in connection with a Sept. chili, sloppy Joes, hot dogs and a Collin R. Lovely and Tabitha T. 21 incident in which she allegedly variety of homemade cakes, pies slammed an individual’s head into Sons, both of Girard. and cookies. Carry-outs will be the ground, causing bruising. Michael S. Sneed and Christina available. M. Mize, both of Gillespie. Shane J. Lomelino, 35, Palmyra, Jay W. Fyalka and Erin M. Gour- has been charged with domestic battery in connection with a Sept. CAMPBELL Dawn Peterson (center) received a grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation. Pic- ley, both of Mt. Olive. tured are, from left, Principal Pat Drew, Donna Sargent, Peterson, Dave Jokisch and Bill Funkhouser. Brett A. Waters and Courtney L. 27 incident in which he allegedly (Continued from page 1A) grabbed an individual by the head Brown, both of Plainview. same capacity as the other voting and attempted to pull the individual Heath W. Smith and Jordan E. members. Karrick, both of Carlinville. into his pickup truck. Campbell stressed that the reason CHS teacher receives IRTAF grant James D. Cline and Connie J. Ronnie W. Swann, 36, Bunker the city is part of the regional con- Carlinville High School teacher compositions — whether they are plicants were required to meet the Whitlock, both of Gillespie. Hill, has been charged with do- cept is because the council voted Dawn Peterson recently received drawings, photographs, or sculp- grant criteria and submit their pro- Divorces filed mestic battery in connection with a a grant of $564.89 from the Illi- tures, and I would like to provide posals by early June. The founda- to do so. She noted that those who Catherine A. Brister of Staunton Sept. 28 incident in which he alleg- nois Retired Teachers Association resources to help students create tion’s board of directors selected vs. Ronald M. Brister of Staunton. edly pushed an individual against were opposed to the regional con- Foundation. finished compositions in various the recipients. Alicia M. Davis of Carlinville the bathroom sink and pinned the cept (Toon, Bilbruck and Alderman “I would like to strengthen stu- mediums,” said Peterson. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illi- vs. Michael R. Davis of Carlinville. individual against it. Kim Heigert) did not have enough dents’ understanding of the human A total of $36,500 in grants was nois Retired Teachers Association, a Lawsuits DUIs votes in support of their choice. figure and how it can be rendered in awarded statewide this year. Ap- lobbying group for retired educators. Pride Cleaning and Restora- Cassidy A. Hall, 34, Carlinville, During the public comment por- tion Inc. filed a complaint Sept. 29 has been charged with two counts tion of the meeting, Matt Turley against Marsha Bridges, seeking of driving under the influence and presented the council of a list of his $23,818.63 owed for fire restora- one count of failure to dim head- reasons why the city should not be tion work, plus interest, punitive lights in connection with a Sept. a part of the Regional Water Con- damages, attorney’s fees and costs. 17 incident in which she allegedly cept. He explained his belief that Connie Opper filed a complaint drove a black 2006 Chevrolet truck Litchfield would be a better choice. in forcible entry and detainer Sept. at the intersection of Oak and West Since the Litchfield option had al- Main streets, Carlinville. 29 against Lorrie Anderson, seek- ready been rejected and no motion Sarah A. Hanebrink, 40, Brigh- ing possession of property in Carl- was made to reverse the June vote, ton, has been charged with two inville and $557.50 rent. his presentation prompted no fur- Flagship Credit Acceptance filed counts of driving under the influ- ther discussion. a complaint Oct. 3 against Joshua ence and one count of failure to In other business Ealey seeking the return of a 2016 properly secure a child under age Following a presentation from Nissan Sentra; $10,650 for its val- 8 in connection with a Sept. 18 in- ue plus $425 for wrongful deten- cident in which she allegedly drove Macoupin County Enterprise Zone tion; or $25,169.73 unpaid on the a white 2012 GMC Terrain on East Administrator Mary Beth Bellm, Participants in a recent cupcake decorating workshop were, back row, from left, Payton Harding, Braylee retail installment contract, plus all City Limits Road at Rodgers Court, the council approved a pair of mo- Gilmore, Madalyn Dugan, instructor Karla Keene, Rueben McMillin and Logan Helling; front row, Rachel court costs and attorney fees. Brighton. tions to allow the property that is Leggett, Cara Winningham, Paige Roberts, Ariyah Stuemke, Lily Melton, Gracie Melton, Isaiah Stuemke, Charlee Dugger and Wyld Gilmore. Lester Roberts filed a complaint Thomas R. Muffick, 24, Ray- the intended site for the Cottages in forcible entry and detainer Oct. 3 mond, has been charged with two at Carlinville, an Alzheimer’s liv- against Jason and Christina Snyder, counts of driving under the influ- ing facility, to be allowed into the seeking possession of property in ence and one count each of im- enterprise zone, contingent on the Bunker Hill and $1,004 rent, plus proper lane usage and illegal trans- property’s purchase by Greer Man- costs and damages. portation of alcohol in connection agement Services. Felonies with a Sept. 22 incident in which The council approved an ordi- Jacob Thomas, 30, Gillespie, has he allegedly drove a white 2010 nance granting a variance at 502 been charged with unlawful pos- Ford on Route 16 at Henderson West First South for the construc- Road, northeast of Gillespie. session of less than five grams of tion of a garage. Eric J. Trump, 26, Carlinville, meth in connection with a July 28 A motion was approved declar- has been charged with driving incident. ing the structure at 224 West 1st Nathanial J. Cox, 19, Elsah, has under the influence and improper South as an unsafe property. been charged with burglary in con- lane usage in connection with a The council agreed to accept the nection with a Sept. 8 incident in Sept. 17 incident in which he al- low bid from UCB of 2.45 percent which he allegedly entered an in- legedly drove a silver 2001 Saturn dividual’s building in the 12900 on North East Street at McDaniel on a four year loan to purchase a block of West Catholic Springs Street, Carlinville. Caterpillar backhoe. Road, Bunker Hill, with the intent Caleb L. Boulware, 22, Green- Correspondence from Ss. Mary Participants in another session of the cupcake decorating workshop included, back row, from left, An- to commit a theft. ville, has been charged with two and Joseph Church, M&M Shrine, nalise Bunt, Kylee McMurray, instructor Karla Keene, Lily Mitchell and Chloe Velasquez; front row, Grace Taylor D. James, 18, Alton, has counts of driving under the influ- Deanne Berrey, Ameren Illinois Williams, Piper Rives, Jane Kalaher, Hallee Kaburick, Makenna Harding, Avery Troutwine, Lenyn Mitchell and Josie Williams. been charged with burglary in con- ence and one count of failure to and the Macoupin County CEO nection with a Sept. 8 incident in reduce speed in connection with a program were all placed on file. which he allegedly entered an in- Sept. 24 incident in which he alleg- Approval was given to the min- dividual’s building in the 12900 edly drove a gray 2006 Nissan on utes of the previous meeting and to Youth decorate cupcakes at workshop Route 159 at Worth Avenue, Bun- block of West Catholic Springs a motion to pay the city’s bills, in- Macoupin County youth par- ville. veteran of the art and showed off ker Hill. Road, Bunker Hill, with the intent cluding those from the Lake, Lake ticipated in a 4-H cupcake deco- Karla Keene of Shipman led the some of the work she has done to commit a theft. Paige N. Stoddard, 27, Gillespie, Adhoc and Lake Watershed com- rating workshop sponsored by the group through hands-on activities for weddings and theme parties. Robert L. Jones, 39, Gillespie, has been charged with two counts mittees. University of Illinois Extension using a variety of icing tips and Participants learned basic cake has been charged with meth pos- of driving under the influence and of Macoupin County, with two offered advice for the youth to decorating skills and were given session (less than five grams) in one count of driving 11-14 mph sessions on Monday, July 17, at decorate their final cupcakes to a decorating starter set to practice connection with a Sept. 3 incident. above the limit (56 mph in a 45 PUBLIC SAFETY the Extension office in Carlin- take home. Keene is a 40-year their techniques at home. Aaron C. Edwards, now 24, mph zone) in connection with a (Continued from 2A) Nilwood, has been charged with Sept. 16 incident in which she al- unlawful failure to register as a sex legedly drove a black 2013 Chev- mines, the jail inspection report offender in connection with a Sept. rolet on Route 4 at West Dorsey and finally, Staunton Area Ambu- lance annual audit. MCDD to host Mini Olympics 6 incident in which he allegedly Road, Benld, and had a blood alco- failed to register with Macoupin hol content level of 0.107. Consent agenda will include Each fall for the past 20 years, walk, football toss, mummy race, awards ceremony, during which County Sheriff’s Department with- Claims and Officers Report and approximately 150 develop- soccer kick, fast run and bowling. each athlete will receive a trophy in one year of his last registration Mileage Per Diem. Under commu- mentally disabled athletes from All of the participants are divided and a t-shirt. There is a $2 dona- date. HARVEST nications are the monthly Revolv- central Illinois have gathered at into teams and assigned to a vol- tion per athlete to help offset the (Continued from 1A) Velma S. Morgan, now 36, Gil- ing loan fund report, county clerk Beaver Dam State Park to partici- unteer. cost of supplies and t-shirts. lespie, has been charged with un- prices with the way the commodity report, animal control report and a pate in Mini Olympics sponsored After the athletes have par- In order for the Mini Olympics lawful possession of a controlled prices are now. They are very low.” letter from the state comptroller re- by the Macoupin Center for the ticipated in each event, everyone to run smoothly, approximately 70-100 volunteers are needed, substance (less than 15 grams of The fact that the river is very low garding audit standards. Following Developmentally Disabled. This gathers to eat lunch at one of the a substance containing cocaine) and barges cannot load to full ca- year, the 21st annual event will pavilions. Until last year, athletes mostly as team leaders, activity communications there are no mat- leaders and cheerleaders. Some in connection with a July 27 inci- pacity has an impact as well. be held Friday, Oct. 6, kicking off were responsible for bringing their ters of recognition on the agenda, are used for preparation, setup, dent). Some producers would like to with a balloon launch at 10 a.m. own sack lunches. For last year’s and the meeting will adjourn. breakdown and cleanup after the Raina D. Tarver, 33, Chester- put in some fall cover crops and In the event of inclement weather, 20th anniversary event, MCDD Before adjourning the executive the Mini Olympics will be post- athletes have gone home. Be- field, has been charged with un- wheat seeding, but with the dry was able to collect enough dona- committee meeting, County Clerk poned to Friday, Oct. 13. cause MCDD provides cookies lawful possession of a controlled conditions, it may hinder that idea. tions to provide lunch for every- Pete Duncan asked for clarifica- MCDD Director Debra Ly- one, and they would like to do the for everyone at lunch, volunteers substance (a substance containing WSMI radio farm director Katie Wilson added that the harvest in the tion regarding the board meeting’s ons began organizing the Mini same this year. They are collect- are also needed to bake cookies. heroin) in connection with an Aug. area has been going well, although agenda item about sales tax col- Olympics because she wanted ing monetary donations to help For more information or to 6 incident. the dry conditions have made for to create an event where every- purchase hot dogs, buns, chips, make a monetary donation, vol- Stephanie L. Butler, 23, Auburn, lection and the coal mines. It was an unusual set of circumstances. noted that the county had stopped one was a winner and there were fruit cups and drinks. unteer and/or donate cookies, call has been charged with unlawful MCDD at (217) 854-3473. “It has been very dry, which has receiving sales tax revenue from no concerns of who placed first, After lunch, there will be an possession of less than five grams second, third, etc., and instead made many acres of soybeans dry the mine after its closure; how- of a substance containing meth down and be harvested before corn focused on spending time with ever, though one of the mines is and criminal damage to property in fields,” Wilson said. “That’s kind friends who shared each other’s connection with a Sept. 28 incident of unique as usually it’s the other now active there has been no re- challenges, having fun and mak- PUBLIC NOTICE in which she allegedly damaged an way around.” cent tax revenue. This issue will ing memories. The event includes Central Illinois Storage will be holding a public auction of prop- individual’s motor vehicle window Wilson said that farmers are har- be discussed in more detail at next 10-12 activities for the athletes to erty being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will take place by striking it with a hammer. vesting beans and letting corn acres week’s board meeting. participate in, including a short at www.storagetreasures.com. Property being sold includes Misdemeanors dry down in the field to avoid the all contents in units of the following: Michael J. Hedden Jr., 30, Gil- cost of drying. Carlinville (all locations) lespie, has been charged with re- She said the state’s corn harvest PUBLIC NOTICE sisting a peace officer and driving is at 21 percent complete; while 119 Danny Carty 548 Brian Hopper Central Illinois Storage will be holding a public auction of while license suspended in con- soybeans is around 30 percent 105 Dustin Broaddus 135 Ethan Wiser nection with a Sept. 22 incident in complete at this point. property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will take 554 Brian Hopper place at www.storagetreasures.com 10 am. Property be- which he allegedly ran from an of- “Harvest is on time, but may Gillespie (All locations) ing sold includes all contents in units of the following: ficer and pulled away from the of- run later as farmers had to replant G327 Amee Munos ficer’s grasp. in the spring and they are waiting Virden (All locations) for those crops to mature,” Wilson Benld Dylan A. Sims, 19, Godfrey, has V309 Michael McCaulla V343 Angela Evans been charged with unlawful pos- said. “Reports on yields for corn B105 Unknown B111 Unknown session of more than 30 grams but and beans have been ‘better than South Auction (2 units) October 12th – 10:00 am South Auction (8 units) October 19th – 10:00 am less than 100 grams of a substance expected.’ Grain quality has also Central Illinois Storage, Carlinville, IL • 217-854-3492 Central Illinois Storage, Carlinville, IL • 217-854-3492 containing cannabis in connection been good.”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7A Entries sought for ‘Letters about Literature’ competition

Secretary of State and State Li- how the work changed their life wide to take part in Letters about and teachers will be invited to an Catholic church brarian Jesse White urges students or view of the world. Students can Literature, and I hope their par- awards ceremony in Springfield. in grades 4-12 to enter the 2018 enter on their own or through their ticipation leads to a lifetime of The state winners’ letters will be “Letters about Literature” contest, schools, libraries or other youth reading.” forwarded for national judging. a national reading and writing organizations. There are three levels of par- The deadline to enter the com- to host Runyeon competition funded by the Dollar “Every year thousands of stu- ticipation: Level I for grades petition is Saturday, Dec. 9, for all Ss. Mary and Joseph Church Sunday, “Sermon on the Mount” General Literacy Foundation and dents in Illinois enjoy participat- 4-6, Level II for grades 7-8 and competition levels. State winners in Carlinville will host a series of on Monday, and “Hollywood vs. the Library of Congress through ing in this inspiring competition,” Level III for grades 9-12. One will be announced in April 2018. three one-man performances by Faith” on Tuesday. the Secretary of State’s Illinois said White. “Illinois has had more Illinois winner will be selected For more information about Frank Runyeon at 7 p.m., Sunday Transportation assistance will Center for the Book program. entries than other state for ten for each level and receive a $200 the competition, contact Bon- through Tuesday, Oct. 22-24. be provided. For more informa- “Letters about Literature” in- years in a row. This competition cash award. Teachers of the win- nie Matheis at (217) 558-2065 or Performances will include tion, visit runyeonproductions. vites students to read a book, is proof that literature inspires ning students will receive a $100 [email protected] cy- or visit “Luke: Stories on the Road” on com. poem or play of their choice and and touches the lives of our young cash award to purchase materials berdriveillinois.com/departments/ write a letter to the author about people. I encourage students state- for their school library. Winners library/center_for_the_book.

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