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By MISTY FRITZ Enquirer-Democrat Reporter After serving the Carlinville com- munity for 31 years, Karla’s Jewelry, located on the square, will close for good as of Friday, Feb. 15. Karla Denby opened the store in October 1988 after purchasing the Ibberson named building from Dorothy and Ed Schae- fer; prior to them, the store was owned finalist in state by D. Schaefer’s family. “Her maiden pageant name was also Schaefer,” said Laura See page 2A Convery, who has been managing the store for the last few years while Denby has been in ill health. “When they took it over, everyone thought it had been his family’s because they didn’t change the name.” Karla Denby examnies a diamond. The building — which Conv- Photo provided ery said is older than the Macoupin County Courthouse — has been a and the way the community reacted, jewelry store since the late 1800s. In it chokes me up.” the early 1900s, pianos were sold up- Convery said the community has stairs, and at some point in the 1900s, been especially compassionate re- Palmyra American boxing matches were held upstairs. garding Denby’s health. “It’s so Legion Auxiliary The business has been for sale for wonderful to witness,” she said. receives award more than two years, with no luck. When the decision to close was an- “I’m sure the community would love nounced, Convery didn’t expect the See page 3A for it to continue to be a jewelry store, store would remain open into Febru- but for over two years we’ve tried to ary, based on how many people start- do it that way,” said Convery, who ed coming in, but weather played a lamented the prevalence of online part in stretching out the store’s end. shopping. “I didn’t think we’d have enough in- News of the store’s impending clo- ventory to last until February,” she sure was first announced in mid-Jan- said. “Then the snow came.” uary, soon after the Brockmeier fam- Convery had a message for the ily announced they would be closing community: “We would just like to Carl’s IGA. “Everyone has been so thank the community from the bot- devastated that they’re both closing tom of our hearts for the love for the Karla Denby did many of the renovations to her jewelry store herself. She has owned the building since 1988. at about the same time,” said Conv- business and the dedication to our Cavaliers snap losing Photo provided ery. “I’ve worked here seven years, store over the last 30 years.” streak, flirt with first conference win Vehicle theft See page 1B Council hears plans for new water source suspect arrested By CHRIS BEST uct of the water purification process. in rate among those various entities. the application is denied, there would following chase Enquirer-Democrat Writer Drone footage was shown follow- The current estimated rate is $4.30 be at least seven years without an en- Representative Cindy Campbell ing portions of the proposed path for per 1,000 gallons of water. If any terprise zone before a second applica- By MISTY FRITZ Saturday and Bob Manns of Heneghan and the trunk pipeline. This line roughly other entities enter the agreement, tion could be submitted. Enquirer-Democrat Reporter 2/9 33 Associates led a presentation at Mon- follows Route 16 and turns north as Campbell suspects they will, that The benefits and exemptions pro- A car chase through portions of 24 Macoupin and Montgomery coun- Sunday day night’s Carlinville City Council along Stagecoach Road to reach number would go down. vided by designated enterprise zones meeting regarding the status of the Carlinville. Property easements will In other business can be a huge asset to growing towns ties on Wednesday, Jan. 30, culmi- 2/10 28 36 ongoing Illinois Alluvial Regional be essential for this project; the goal The ongoing matter of convert- and communities that may otherwise nated in the arrest of a suspect in Water Company (IARWC) water is to avoid using public lands. ing Carlinville into a quiet zone for be passed up by businesses for more connection with a car theft last week. project which will eventually replace “Our goal is to have 100 percent of train whistles was briefly discussed. lucrative opportunities. Mt. Olive Police Chief Matt Index Carlinville’s current water source. the waterline on private property so “It’s a lengthy process and when I Ridley and Torricelli urged the Spaller said someone observed the A good deal of attention was dedi- that long-term, as the roads do their get time, I’ll continue to work on it,” counsel to hire their consulting ser- stolen vehicle — a 2012 GMC Aca- Society 3A cated to the country property that is improvements, that’s on the road dis- City Attorney Dan O’Brien said. vices to guide Carlinville through the dia — coming trict’s nickel to relocate the water lines Later in the meeting, Warren Rid- into Mt. Olive Editorial 4A to be the 54 acres well site for the process. The two-phase plan they of- project. “It’s a beautiful site,” Camp- and not on Alluvial’s nickel,” Manns ley and Jeff Torricelli spoke to the fer would first guide Carlinville and on Wednesday. Obituaries 5A bell stressed. said. “So we’re starting with the goal council regarding the renewal pro- any other associated parties through An officer at- A PowerPoint presentation pre- of 100 percent private easements. If cess for the Macoupin County En- the process to the award for a fee of tempted to stop Court 7A viewed pictures of the site in addi- we have to, we can jump out to public terprise Zone. The current enterprise $60,000. In phase two, they would the driver but was unable to Calendar 8A tion to various diagrams illustrating right-of-way as a last resort.” zone has been in effect since 1991 then guide the parties through the how the six proposed wells would Following the PowerPoint presen- and will expire in 2021. transition for an additional $30,000. do so, and pur- Church 8A function, along with their proposed tation, Campbell reviewed the water The enterprise zone law was The proposal will be brought before suit was initiat- Dalton J. Best locations on the property. supply contract for Carlinville with amended in 2012, changing the pro- the Finance Committee at its next ed. Spaller said School Zone 9A The proposed locations of “sludge the council. cess for enterprise zones. This year meeting Monday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. speeds ranged between 30 and 40 Sports 1B lagoons” were also included. These “Each contract is individualized to is the last opportunity Carlinville The city council next meets on mph, and the chase never entered a lagoons would hold the accumulated each entity’s situation,” she said, in- will have to apply to be an enterprise Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at Carlin- residential area. Ultimately, the pur- Classified 5B natural sludge produced as a by-prod- sisting there would be no difference zone until 2028. This means that if ville City Hall. suit ended on Shoal Creek Trail in Montgomery County, and the sub- Trades 7B ject was taken into custody. Mt. Olive and Litchfield po- lice departments, the Montgomery Contact us: Polar vortex brings extreme cold County Sheriff’s Department and Il- linois State Police were involved in advertising@ the pursuit. By MISTY FRITZ -11 in Modesto. enquirerdemocrat.com According to Montgomery Coun- Enquirer-Democrat Reporter The cold snap was the result of Advertising needs. ty Chief Depurt Bruce Sanford, Dal- Like most of the country, Ma- a polar vortex, which according to 217-854-2534, Ext. 20 ton J. Best, 25, formerly of Staunton coupin County saw a spate of dan- National Weather Service is “a large but currently homeless, was charged info@ gerous cold on Wednesday and area of low pressure and cold air sur- in Montgomery County with unlaw- Thursday, Jan. 30-31, with tempera- rounding both of the Earth’s poles” enquirerdemocrat.com ful possession of a stolen vehicle tures dropping to at least -20 degrees that exists at all times but is stronger General information and and criminal damage to property. in some areas and wind chills reach- in winter. “Many times during winter print orders. He posted bond on Feb. 4 and is no ing around -40 degrees. in the northern hemisphere, the polar 217-854-2534, Ext. 21 longer in custody. Macoupin County Emergency vortex will expand, sending cold air Carlinville Police Chief David editorial@ Management Coordinator Jim Pitch- southward with the jet stream… This Haley confirmed Best is the same enquirerdemocrat.com ford said those coldest temperatures occurs fairly regularly during win- person who was pictured in a secu- News, obituaries, were in the Scottville area, which tertime and is often associated with rity camera photo from the Amtrak birth, engagement, was much colder than further south large outbreaks of Arctic air in the station in Carlinville and suspected wedding & anniversary in the county. United States.” in the Jan. 28 theft of the vehicle announcements, etc. According to Weather Under- Because of the dangerous tem- from the west side of the Shell sta- ground (wunderground.com), low peratures — in which frostbite could 217-854-2534, Ext. 24 tion on West Main Street. 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2534 [email protected] News Macoupin County hunters improve firearm numbers Anni Ibberson named By KATHLEEN CLARK weather. As has been the case for The top five counties continue cent of those deer were taken with Enquirer-Democrat Writer the past few years, warm tempera- to be Pike (4,436), Fulton (3,974), crossbows. Hunters in Macoupin County had tures in October kept many hunters Adams (3,945), Jackson (3,709) There was little change in the finalist in state pageant a successful deer season, thanks in waiting until cooler weather to hit and Randolph (3,582). Fulton and total deer taken during the regu- By MISTY FRITZ part to being open for the late sea- the timber, including youth hunt- Randolph Counties saw slight de- lar firearm season. Hunters took Enquirer-Democrat reporter son antlerless firearm season this ers. This season saw a 30 percent creases from last season (from a preliminary total of 80,896 deer The 2018 Miss Macoupin County year. During all firearm and archery decrease statewide from last year. 4,052 and 3,683, respectively), but during the 2018 season, just 1 per- Fair Queen, 19-year-old Anni Ibber- seasons, hunters here took 2,955 Many youth held onto their permits hold their top spots. cent more than in 2017. Hunters us- son of Virden, competed in the 2019 deer -- 13 percent more than last until the first firearm season; 1,650 There was a 2.6 percent increase ing muzzleloading rifles harvested Miss Illinois County Fair Queen year. This total ranked them ninth Illinois youth harvested a deer dur- in the state’s overall harvest. Nearly 3,863 deer, compared with 3,765 in pageant on Sunday, Jan. 20, and was in the state for the number taken. ing the 2018 season, compared to all of the counties were within 10 the 2017 season. chosen as a top 15 finalist out of 71 The breakdown for the 2,955 2,378 in 2017. percent of last year’s harvest, and The 2018-19 late-winter antler- contestants. Macoupin county deer was 1,014 Other notable weather events neighboring counties all increased less-only and special chronic wast- Ibberson said the pageant spanned during archery season, 26 during included the tornado outbreak on a bit over last year. Following is a ing disease deer seasons were held four days, not a moment of which youth season, 1,699 during regular Dec. 1 during the second firearm list of surrounding counties with at the end of December and Jan. was wasted. “We were up bright and firearm season, 54 during muzzle- season. The evening storm front the total harvest for all seasons and 18-20. The CWD season was held early and busy until late hours of the loader season and 162 during the forced many hunters out of the the percent it was up from the 2017- in 15 northern counties to assist in night,” she said. late winter season. timber with golf-ball sized hail and 18 season: Montgomery, 1,580 (7.6 slowing the spread of the disease Festivities began on Thursday, Throughout the county, the in- severe winds, including nearly 25 percent); Sangamon, 1,527 (4.8 in the Illinois deer herd. A total of with contestants meeting each other crease could be attributed to being tornadoes throughout the state. percent); Morgan, 1,370 (3.5 per- 20 counties, including Macoupin, and beginning practice for the pag- newly open for the additional late Illinois Department of Natural cent); Greene, 1,963 (0.8 percent); were open for the late-winter sea- eant. “The opening dance number firearm season and a 14 percent Resources reports that a preliminary Jersey, 1,255 (7.4 percent); and son to help keep up with their was nearly seven minutes long this increase during the regular firearm total of 151,577 deer were harvested Madison, 1,796 (11.3 percent). population goals set by IDNR of- year and took lots of practicing season. Bow hunters were steady in during all 2018-19 archery and fire- During the 2018-19 deer seasons, ficials and the Illinois Department to get it just right,” said Ibberson. their harvest numbers, taking just arm seasons, which concluded on archery deer hunters in Illinois took of Transportation. The combined Thursday also included time for five fewer deer than the year before. Jan. 20. During the previous 2017- a preliminary total of 61,079 deer, preliminary harvest total for both contestants to have professional por- Anni Ibberson of Virden was This hunting season was cer- 18 season, 147,695 deer were har- up about 5 percent from last year’s seasons was 4,089 deer, up 16 per- traits taken and get their competition among the top 15 contestants in tainly a memorable one due to the vested during all seasons. total of 57,937. Nearly 30 per- cent from 2017-18. outfits approved. the 2019 Miss Illinois County Fair On Friday, each contestant had a Queen pageant. Photo contrib- four-minute interview and practice uted by Ibberson. continued. Preliminaries were held Plans to renovate courthouse on Saturday, with speech, evening Ibberson has been busy since her Details announced for gown and swimsuit competitions. win last summer. In addition to vis- roof move forward in county Sunday began with the contes- iting fairs and other events through- scholarship dinner auction By MISTY FRITZ It was noted the budget does not tants having brunch with retiring out the county, she developed an Blackburn College will host they choose, write in a new bid Enquirer-Democrat Reporter account for any federal prisoners, Queen Samantha Hasselbring. That agriculture presentation, “Ag in the its 28th annual Macoupin Coun- higher than the last one until the Macoupin County Board’s which is expected to bring in ap- evening, the top 15 finalists — in- Classroom,” which she presents ty Scholarship dinner auction silent auction closes halfway Building and Grounds Committee proximately $600,000 this year, cluding Ibberson — competed in the at schools in the county to teach Saturday, Feb. 16, with doors through the live auction. At that voted Monday night, Feb. 4, to rec- with associated expenses being final pageant, which consisted of a students of the importance of agri- opening at 5 p.m. at the Wood- point, staff members will col- ommend the full board move for- only a small subset of that. A por- speech, swimsuit and evening gown culture and that it’s more than just son Center on the Blackburn lect the bid sheets and notify ward with the next steps necessary tion of the remaining funds could portions, as well as answering three farming. So far, she’s been to North campus in Carlinville. winners of what they have pur- for renovations to the roof of the be used to pay for some of the impromptu questions. Mac, Carlinville and Northwestern The planning committee has chased. courthouse, including the dome. courthouse project. The state pageant had been on Ib- schools, with plans to visit more be- already collected items and re- “When we have collected all The renovation is actually a In addition, the two portions of berson’s mind since being crowned fore the end of her reign. ceived a commitment for an ar- of our donated items, we’ll de- combination of two related roofing the project could be split so that the Macoupin County Fair Queen. “I She has also worked with school ray of others. “We’re still con- cide how to present them,” said projects: one for the dome itself, only one is done at a time. Howev- knew the competition was extremely districts and the Sly Fox book store tacting area businesses, but the Kowal. “We often group several and the other for the remainder of er, that would increase the cost by tough, and I never pictured myself in Virden to encourage families to Macoupin community has been related items into one themed the courthouse roof. All costs are about $20,000 because of the sec- as a ‘pageant girl,’ so top 15 was a read more books. “Reading is such very generous so far, as they ‘package’ for the silent auc- approximate because bids have not ond setup needed for lead and as- dream that I only hoped for,” she a vital part of education and it needs have been for the past 27 years tion to add value to each one. yet been sought and could come in bestos removal. Construction costs said. “When they called my name to be a part of a student’s life,” she that Blackburn has hosted this Deciding in what order to offer higher or lower. could also go up before the second Sunday night, I was beyond excited. said. event,” said committee leader the live auction items is mostly For the dome roof, the anticipat- portion is done. I got to compete again! It fulfilled She also spent a considerable Pat Kowal. a matter of variety; we avoid ed construction cost is $249,740, The possibility of seeking com- my dreams and built my confidence, amount of time preparing for the “We already have in hand having three or four of the same broken into $45,990 for lead and munity donations to help offset the but most importantly I was so proud state pageant. “The perfect dress al- some powerful auction attrac- kind of thing in a row.” asbestos removal; $183,750 for cost, similar to what was done for to represent Macoupin as a finalist.” ways takes time to find, and prepar- tions, including Cardinals and Kowal continued, “One of the new rubberized coating; and the old jail renovation, was also “The best part of the experience ing my speech along with mock in- Cubs souvenirs, a guided tour the highlights of the dinner/auc- $20,000 for flag pole and stone re- discussed, though no decision was for me was spending time with my terviews were extremely important,” of the Pentagon, a quail hunt, tion is the interaction between pair. For the remainder of the roof, made. pageant crew, fair board, and receiv- she said. theater tickets, professional- the audience members and the the total is $202,125, broken into The roof is still the original ing all of the support and love from Ibberson plans to continue her level artwork and photography, auctioneer. Mike Crabtree, this $70,875 for lead and asbestos re- metal roof that was installed when my county,” said Ibberson. “My efforts throughout the remainder of a recliner and some big cash year’s auctioneer, is especially moval and $131,250 for the coat- the courthouse was built in the late community made me feel so loved, her reign. “I have been busy, but I donations from our Sponsorship good at teasing and tweaking ing. 1860s. There are some small holes and I was honored to represent them do not plan to slow down anytime Program.” our guests to encourage bid- In addition to the construction in it that will need to be filled, as on the state stage!” soon,” she said. “I only get one Mark Zobel, Blackburn liai- ding. He knows most of the costs, there will also be a 7 per- well as some weak spots that may She added, “Past queens have al- year to represent Macoupin, and I son to the volunteer committee, guests, and most of them know cent architectural fee, which is have to be reinforced with new ways told me that it will be some- have some great ideas for the last said they hope to have descrip- him. It’s an auction, but it’s also $17,481.80 for the dome roof and metal. thing I would cherish forever, and I couple months! I plan to continue tions of all items, if not the items a social event.” $14,148.75 for the rest of the roof. Board Chairman Mark Dragov- never truly understood just how right my presentations in the classrooms themselves, soon. “The sooner This year’s buffet dinner in- All told, including fees, the project ich said roof repairs have been they are. Being able to represent my and read-alouds as much as pos- we have all of the information, cludes chicken piccata, a ham- is expected to cost about $483,500. put off for at least 30-40 years; the home on a state stage was a thrill- sible. I also have ideas to work with the sooner we can print our auc- carving station, a pasta primav- Approximately $250,000 was dome was last painted in the 1980s. ing experience. It taught me lessons my fair board to make not only our tion program with a complete era vegetarian dish, roasted red budgeted for the project this fiscal The committee recommended that I could not gain anywhere else fair stronger but the community as list,” said Zobel. “That gives potatoes, fresh steamed vegeta- year. Matt Loyet of Loyet Archi- the full board pay the architectural in life, and the other queens were well.” our guests some time to study bles, a mini salad bar, and rolls tects in Highland said because the fee to Loyet’s office so they can just as beautiful and fun as I had Ibberson is currently a sophomore the listings and mark those that and butter. “And we could not next fiscal year starts in Septem- do the necessary preparations for imagined. For any girl who has even at Illinois College, majoring in bio- they’re especially interested in have a complete dinner without ber, payment for the project could the project and put it out for bids. thought about running for her town chemistry, and she plans to get a bidding on.” our desserts, including gluten- be staggered across the two fiscal The bids will be opened prior to the or county queen, do it. These are master’s degree in genetic counsel- The silent auction starts when free apple-cranberry crisp, years. April board meeting. memories that will last a lifetime.” ing. the doors open and typically in- flourless chocolate cake and cludes 25-30 items with a bid- whipped cream topping on the ding range of $15-150. Upon side,” said Kowal. “Of course, registering, bidders are given a there will be tea and water at the small paddle sign with a bidder tables and coffee near the des- number that they write on the si- sert table.” lent auction sheets and hold up For tickets, call Mary Mc- HEART FAILURE to bid during the live auction. Murray at (217) 854-5510 or Guests can review the silent pay by credit card online at auction items at any time and, if blackburn.edu/dinner-auction. SYMPTOMS When to call your physician:

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The following Macoupin Coun- Myers of Virden and Kirsten Lip- ty students were named to the fall pold of Carlinville were named to 2018 dean’s list at Western Illinois the fall 2018 dean’s list at Culver- University in Macomb: Rachel Stockton College in Canton, Mo. L. Baldwin of Brighton; Ashley ***** L. Wadsworth of Bunker Hill; Eric Gross of Carlinville was Ronald J. Hannig, Natalie A. Ka- named to the fall 2018 honors ganich, Nichole L. Miller, Logan list at Maryville University in St. M. Turley and Chance E. Wilson Louis, Mo. of Carlinville; Kate E. Elliott of ***** Palmyra; and Joshua C. Franke of Jason R. Landon of Carlinville Staunton. was named to the fall 2018 dean’s ***** list at Wichita State University in Gary Twin of Mt. Olive was Wichita, Kan. named to the fall 2018 president’s ***** list at McKendree University in Piper Miller of Virden was Lebanon for achieving a perfect named to the fall 2018 dean’s list Palmyra American Legion 4.0 grade point average. at Monmouth College in Mon- ***** mouth. Shelbey Garner of Plainview ***** Auxiliary receives award Palmyra American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1034 received the member- was named to the fall 2018 dean’s Emma Ernst and Brian Formea ship award, presented Jan. 24 at the 2019 Winter Family Caravan in list at McKendree University for of Brighton, Mary Reinhart of Gi- Carlinville, for attaining 106.9 percent enrollment turned in for mem- earning a grade point average of rard, Jillian Baum of Mt. Olive, bership. Pictured are, back row, from left, Unit Secretary/Treasurer 3.6 or higher. Kassidy Weller of Palmyra and Linda Kilmer and Unit Vice President Linda Eades; front row, 4th Divi- ***** Austin Tallman of Staunton were sion President Barb Turner and Auxiliary President Yvonne Caudle. Kelsey (Hill) Stewart of Ed- named to the fall 2018 dean’s Photo contributed. wardsville, formerly of Gillespie, list at Maryville University in St. was named to the fall 2018 dean’s Louis, Mo. list at Clarion University of Penn- ***** sylvania for earning a 3.5 grade The following Macoupin Coun- Fundraiser to benefit point average. She is pursuing a ty students were named to the fall bachelor’s degree in English with 2018 part-time president’s list a minor in psychology and cur- (grade point average of 4.0, in- Carlinville library rently works at Edwardsville Pub- dicated with an asterisk) or vice Tangled Vine, located at 531 tunity to get books, hear stories, lic Library. president’s list (grade point aver- West Street in Carlinville, will make crafts and spend time with ***** age of 3.5-3.99) at Lincoln Land host a fundraiser for Carlinville friends in the summer. The library The following Macoupin Coun- Community College in Spring- Public Library Monday and Tues- also provides a year-round pro- ty students were named to the fall field. day, Feb. 11-12. Between 8 a.m. gram for preschool-age children 2018 dean’s list at Southern Illi- Benld: Kayli M. Morris. and 2 p.m. each day, 10 percent of on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 nois University Edwardsville. Carlinville: Brian Hopper*. the restaurant’s proceeds will go to a.m. Benld: Daniel Dobrino, Genni- Girard: Brooke N. DeBose, Tif- the library. For more information about li- Funds are especially needed for brary programs, call the library at fer Hughes and Bailey Jarman. fany R. Marshall*, Joseph P. Per- the Summer Reading program, (217) 854-3505. For information Brighton: Collin Baumgartner, ron*, Jesse P. Pharris, Claire E. which is geared toward elementary about the fundraiser, call Tangled Leanne Bockstruck, Taylor Bo- Reinhart*, Kory L. Schott* and students and gives them an oppor- Vine at (217) 854-7167. zarth, Andrew Ernst, Benjamin Jeffery W. Seago. Gallaher, Emily Hays, Vincent Modesto: Hannah M. Releford*. Heacock, Timothy Hemphill, Mt. Olive: Erin M. Fyalka*, Bayli Ironwing, Morgan Laramee, Kristina L. May*, Jenna N. Pfei- Brooke Morell, Robert Nolte, ffer*, Matthew M. Tomso, Ann L. Megan Paulda, Caleb Rich, Faith Wasylenko and Jayme M. Whita- Scott, Jacob Simmons, Alyssa ker. Wilson, Emily Wolff, Isabelle Nilwood: Laura L. Bridges*. Wolff and Mackenzie Wolff. Palmyra: Michael K. Bates* Bunker Hill: Megan Beachum, and Charles Evers*. Nathan Cauley, Erica Cox, Sa- Staunton: Dan Fearday*. mantha Scroggins, Katelyn Shaw, Virden: April L. Bergman*, Shannon Stumpf and Kirstin Wa- Acasia Q. Dirig*, Amanda Fergu- ters. son*, Kenneth J. Hannah*, Aaron Carlinville: Brianna Cox, Cam- J. Royer and Corey M. Thomp- Mayor Deanna Demuzio honored Eagle Scout Cameron Strubbe at ryn Fones, Devyn Fones, Emily son*. the Feb. 4 council meeting. He is pictured with his parents, Chad and Gillen, Raimie Hicks and Jackson ***** Jenny Strubbe. Enquirer-Democrat photo by Chris Best. Smith. The following Macoupin Coun- Gillespie: Maiya Bertolis and ty students were named to the fall Marshall Hatlee. 2018 full-time president’s list (in- Girard: Madalyn Crawford. dicated with an asterisk) or vice Strubbe receives Mt. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. Big improvements slated for a pair of Macoupin County towns their grant after making a live presenta- In seven years, Route 66 will celebrate Talk to us THE ISSUE tion before a panel of judges at the Il- its 100th anniversary and Mother Road All rural communities need to linois Department of Natural Resources. Editorial fans from around the world will take the be improved and maintained. Not only will the money be used for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cel- making improvements to the pool, but to thrive. Businesses need infrastructure. ebrate the milestone by hitting the road. What would chances are good a much-requested They need clean water. They need func- These people won’t be driving the east- OUR VIEW splash pad may be in Carlinville’s fu- tioning sewers. They need quality streets ern route; they will be driving the original be your ideal These changes don’t happen ture. and, frankly, why open a business in a Route 66 that will take them through Gil- by chance. They take dedi- None of these plans, or the grants unkempt town when there’s one with lespie and Carlinville. These are the sort Valentine’s cated, talented people willing written to fund them, occur in a vacuum. beautiful streets and landscaping just a of people who look for reasons to stop. to make the effort. Such projects require the hard work, vi- few miles down the road? They want to take their photo in front of a Day date? sion and the valuable time of dedicated While there are never any guarantees, mural. They want to see beautiful streets. Great improvements are on the way for people who work tirelessly to improve there’s much to be said for putting your They want to have a meal or buy a sou- two communities in Macoupin County. their communities. They don’t do it for community in its best position to suc- venir. Not only has Gillespie released plans for attention; there are ways to get more at- ceed. Sure, the chances of success may In order to leverage the benefits of all improvements to its water system that in- tention with less effort. They do it be- be slim, but not trying reduces those that tourism, our communities need to act “Horseback riding! clude a streetscape plan, but Carlinville’s cause they have the knowledge and abil- chances even more. now. Many of the improvements needed Then a dinner date Park District recently received a $400,000 ity to make it happen. They see a need Something many people don’t con- aren’t the kind that can be made in a year to Red Lobster!” grant for improvements to the city’s pool. and they step up to fulfill it. sider is the importance of Route 66 and or two. Now is the time to detail those In Gillespie, the plan is to pay for the Make no mistake. Grant funding is the Blue Carpet Corridor, of which both plans and get the grant money in order. - Maria water and streetscape projects, which in- not easy to come by. It’s not unusual for Carlinville and Gillespie are a part. You The improvements Carlinville and Gil- Brashear cludes replacing all the sidewalks in the a community to try for many years to see, Route 66 opened in 1926 and ran lespie have in store for their residents and downtown area, through a combination secure funding for a project. Tenacity is through both Gillespie and Carlinville. businesses are wonderful. They are need- of funds the city has saved, tax increment the key. Communities who keep trying Although the route shifted to the east in ed. They are an investment. financing (TIF) money, loans and USDA are the ones who get funding. 1930, taking it through Mt. Olive and Li- Rural Development grants. For the small towns in Macoupin tchfield. Its roots are solidly in the heart –The Editorial Board “I would have my The Carlinville Park District earned County to survive, they need businesses of Macoupin County. Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat wife picked up by limo. Have the driver bring her to a nice Italian restau- rant. After we eat, we go to a theater and see a Broadway Hagaman once hosted show. Then off to the hotel.”

‘revised county fair’ - David Raines contests for horses in the af- TIM ternoon, from the Best Saddlle EVANS Horse getting $3,50 prize to “Flowers — not the best lady driver winning a roses, all kinds of silver dressing set donated by flowers and colors — h, how a century makes O.A. Seinmeyer of Carlinville. dinner by candlelight a difference. There was a contest for the and a good night Little Hagaman had best lady rider, the best draft hug and kiss and ‘I Osome pretty big events in the horse team, best single pony love you’ from my early 1900’s according to a and even the automobile that husband.” poster brought into our office came the longest distance to last week from Ken Baggett the celebrration could win as - Vicki Hughes of Carlinville. Dated for a much a $5 worth of insurance. Wednesday, Aug, 4, 1915 The celebration had every- event at McAliney’s Park “on thing and it mst have been at- Each week we ask people on the the Banks of the Bann,” tended by hundreds if not thou- According to the poster, sands, many coming out for the street a different question. If you the Hagaman Picnic was a two-hour mid-day dinner that want a question asked, let us “revised edition of the Ma- featured roast pork and fried know; we will ask it for you. coupin County Fair.” With chicken. all the events listed, it must It looks like one of the big- From the files of the Macoupin have been quite an event back gest challenges of the day was a Pages from the Past County Enquirer Democrat in the days when four-wheel tug-o-war between the “Haga- motorized transportation was man boys” and any group that February 13, 1969 locked doors in the interior of the 3rd; chemistry, Scott Oser 1st and ceived the Business and Professional quickly replacing horse and wanted to take them on from Outstanding Farmer Lodge. The safe had been peeled; Tony Hesseldenz 3rd; biology, Kay Women’s Choices Award for 15 years buggies. anywhere in the state “includ- Myron Glenn, a livestock and this means that the combination lock Frank 1st and Sarah Sanchez 3rd; of committed work in educating chil- “Come in your thousands ing Cook County,” The circuit grain producer of Carlinville, was had been removed and the upper left physics, Scott Oser 1st; computer dren about the dangers of drug and and enjoy a magnificent day in clerk, Tomhas Cain, donated honored by the Jaycees as Outstand- corner had been pried open with a science, Sarah Sanchez 2nd and Jeff alcohol use and addiction. the beautifully wooded velly the $2 winnings. There was ing Young Farmer. crow-bar. A cash box from the safe Kullman 3rd; and graphics, Curtis National Geography Bee of Macoupin County,” the another Tug-o-War for boys 21 Monterey Coal and a cash box from the bar area had Eichen 3rd. Matt Carter of Carlinville Middle poster read. “Where the In- and younger. Monterey Coal Company was wel- been taken. Behme family award School won the School- level com- dians of old danced and sung There were foot races for comed to Carlinville by the Chamber Hallbauer award The Carl Behme family of Carl- petition of the National Geography their war songs beneath those young boys and girls, a fat man of Commerce. At a meeting at The Carl Hallbauer of Carlinville re- inville was the first recipient of the Bee and was eligible to compete for beautiful sturdy oaks.” race, a three-leg race, a mar- Glades, the coal operation was ex- ceived the Top Superior Pork Pro- Illinois Pork Producers Family of a $25,000 college scholarship. Other “The echo of the picnic of ried women’s race, a race for plained to the Chamber as safe, mod- ducer award given by the Illinois the Year Award presented at the Illi- CMS finalists were Mark Beanblos- last year is still ringing in our guys over 50 years of age, high ern and efficient. Pork Producers association. Each nois Pork Conference in Peoria. The som, Andy Bellm, Cory Fehrenbach- ears but it will be lost in obliv- jump, broad jumps as well as Veterans honored year the association honors outstand- award is given to a family who had er, Brandon Freehill, Matt Gazda, ion by the one to be held Aug. an award for the “lady coming Charter members of John L. Meyer ing pork producers for their achieve- done an outstanding job in the pro- Matt Kirkland, Kevin Pryer Jr., Jon 4, 1915,” it continued. the longest distance, leaving Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1104, ment in management and leadership. motion of pork and exemplified lead- Reid and D’Mario Williams. Hagaman’s one-day picnic home that day,” (whatever that all veterans of World War I, James C. Undefeated ership skills on the local, state and Wrestling sectional celebration was a day filled means). Anderson, John Schoettler, William With the help of Coach Easton, national levels. CHS qualified six wrestlers for the with all kinds of activities as There were many cash dona- “Doc” Schaefer, Newell Strohbeck Lou Stivers and Carl Kasten the girls’ Lady Cavalier Sectional. They were Sean Whitlock, Frank L. Costello served as the tions toward the celebration, and Anthony “Rabbit” Barr, were varsity team remained undefeated. Kelley Davis was the Enquirer’s Jarret Sproull, John Sproull, Brent Grand Marshall while George but something unique was the honored by the Post. The charter for Four more wins were needed to ob- “Lady Cavalier of the Week.” She Rosentreter, Mark Peterson and Zach Solomon of Hettick served as fact there were also donations the Post was granted in 1932. tain the conference trophy. The var- is the daughter of Dennie and Kathy Jones. president of the judging com- of cigars by guys like Thomas Burglaries sity team consisted of Barb Cameron, Davis of Carlinville. February 12, 2009 mittee while cakes and fruit Sweeney of Carlinville, Long Macoupin County Sheriff’s De- Julie Boente, Colleen Burns, Roberta Scout Award New Hospital were judged by Mrs. Pitman, Brothers of Gillespie, H. W. partment reported burglaries over the Eschbacher, Cheryl Linville, Suzie Mary Jane Thomas and Diane Van- Work continued on the new hos- president of the Domestic Sci- Behrens of Gillespie and Ed weekend in Carlinville at Weather- Newman, Pam Owens, Sandra Tie- Winkle, both of Carlinville, received pital project in Carlinville. Alberici ence Club of Western Mound. Banks of Chesterfield. ford Motors, Boente Shell, Mefford- man, Bonnie Bettis, Ann Bouillon, the Outstanding Volunteer Award Constructors was working on the The program started off The highlight of the day had Boente Shell and the Shell station in Andrea Falter and Kim Zirkelbach. from the Land of Lincoln Girl Scout frame of the main building. The with judging of the Best Cake to be the fact the music was Virden, and the Sinclair station in February 9, 1989 Council. 55,000 square foot facility was built at 9:30 a.m., with the winner provided by “a St. Louis Or- Gillespie. Co-Champs February 11, 1999 to replace the 1952 hospital upon taking home a $1 casserole, chestra,” with a few “stars” Basketball The Carlinville Lady Cavaliers WYSE regional completion in 2010. donated by a man from Ches- performoing during the day Carlinville High School boys’ bas- ended their regular season with a Carlinville High School’s World Monterey Coal terfield. A rocking chair went including Madame C. Beck- ketball team went 11-6 overall and conference win, which gave them a Youth in Science Engineering team A Texas firm acquired the coal to the person who had the er, Lester Speed abd Hale 7-1 in the South Central Conference tie for the South Central Conference dominated Regional competition. reserves from the closed Monterey best half-dozen jars of canned O’Reiley. with a 76-61 victory over Virden. championship. Individual medalists on the 14-per- Coal Mine No. 1 for $143.7 million. fruit and things like the Best All in all, it was fun reading February 8, 1979 Jets win district son WYSE team were Mike Genta, Elks Graded Colt and the best Mare about how social celebrations Retired The Carlinville High School JETS Amos King, Matt Sprague, Eric Carlinville Elks Lodge #1412 were judged. were celebrated more than a Don Hoecker, from Carlinville, re- team won their district meet at Lewis Bellm, Tom Caveny, Derek Price, presented awards during half-time There was also a lot of peo- century ago. If you have things tired as head of the waterworks sys- and Clark Community College. The Todd Emery, Adam Staggemeyer, of the Super Bowl. Mike Huyear ple-oriented contests includ- like this to share, please let me tem. JETS competition features 40 min- Bob Wensel, Mary Laverty, Jessica was named Elk of the Year. The ing awards for the shortest and know. Break-in ute tests in math, English, chemistry, Koegler and Ben Kleeman. Outstanding Citizen award went to tallest man on the grounds, Onward, upward. Carlinville Police Department re- physics, biology, computer science Doctors welcomed Dale Kasten. Wayne Wiltshire and theugliest man, the oldest cou- Tim Evans is General Man- ported they received a call from the and engineering graphics. JETS Carlinville Area Hospital wel- Don Brandon received the Service ple, the couple with the largest ager of the Macoupin County janitors at the Elks Lodge informing stands for Junior Engineering Tech- comed Dr. Lourdes Cruz and Dr. Pat- Commendation award. Elks Lead- family and even races of 100 Enquirer-Democrat and can be them of a break-in. The burglars ap- nical Society. Individual medalists rick Daniels to the hospital’s active ing Knight Stephanie Schwab was and 50 yards, including a race reached at 217-840-8704 or by parently gained entry from the roof. were English, Tom Emery 1st, and medical staff. named the Elks Officer of the Year. for girls under the age of 18. e-mail at tevans@enqurirer- A side door entrance on the main Jennifer Klimut 2nd; math, Tony Choices Award There were all kinds of democrat.com floor had been forced, as well as all Hesseldenz 1st and Amy Barkley Martha Young of Carlinville re- See PAST on 7A.

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Sies, 72, of Gillespie sister, Carla (Jerry) Weatherford of of Alton passed away Monday eve- William was preceded in death Hill, S.C., passed away Friday, loved sports and was an avid golf- passed away at 12:30 p.m., Mon- Apache Junction, Ariz.; and broth- ning, Jan. 28, 2019, at his by his parents and sister, Mary Feb. 1, 2019, at Autumn er and a marathon runner, as day, Jan. 28, 2019, at his ers and sisters-in-law, Randy residence. Lee Kraus. Leaves Facility of Fort well as a member of Saint residence. and Mary Ellen Keirle William was born There was no visita- Mill, S.C. Mary Catholic Church. He was born Dec. of Swansea, Terry and June 13, 1946, in tion. Memorial ser- He was born In addition to his 3, 1946, in Staunton Gayla Crites of Gil- Alton, the only son vices were conducted in White City, a wife, surviving are to Carl H. and of Maurice and Saturday, Feb. 2, at son of the late two daughters, Kar- lespie and Leo and Maryon (Knoop) 2 p.m. at Carlinville William James en (Chaplin) Spen- Opal (Chapman) Audrey Pottebaum Wadsworth . United Methodist and Ann (Teni- cer and Julie Kanes, Sies. He married of Rhineland, Mo. William grad- Church, with Rev. kat) Slapak. He both of Rock Hill, Joyce M. (Kei- He was preceded uated from Alton Rex Hendrix offici- married Fran- S.C.; and four rle) Sies; she sur- in death by his par- High School with ating. ces (Kravanya) grandchildren, Mi- vives. ents; a daughter, the class of 1965. William is sur- Slapak 53 years chael Kanes, Joshua Mr. Sies was Marla Kay Sies; and He married Pen- vived by his wife, ago; she survives. Kanes, Will Spencer a veteran of the brothers, Art Sies and ny Randall on Sept. Penny Wadsworth of Mr. Slapak was and Hannah Spencer. U.S. Army, hav- Gary Sies. 17, 1966, in Alton, Alton. a U.S. Coast Guard He was preceded in ing served during the Visitation was held and they traveled the Memorials may be made veteran of the Viet- death by his parents; a Vietnam War. He was Friday, Feb. 1, from 2 p.m. United States and abroad to 5As Humane Society, 4530 nam era and was retired son, Michael J. Slapak Jr.; while in the U.S. Marines. North Alby Street, Alton, IL 62035. from Celanese with 28 years and a brother, James Slapak. retired after having been a until services at 4 p.m. at Kra- William proudly served his Visit davisandersonfuneral- of service, including assignments Memorial mass was held Thurs- railroad laborer. vanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, country for 22 years in the Marine home.com to leave condolences or in Virginia, North Carolina, South day, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. at Saint In addition to his wife, sur- with Rev. Christine Erdmann offi- Corps and during the Vietnam War. light a candle in his memory. Carolina and Frankfurt, Germa- Mary Catholic Church in Rock viving are his daughters, Katina ciating. He later worked as a contracting of- Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, ny. He graduated from Missouri Hill, S.C., with Father Joseph (Chester) Weller of Gillespie and Memorials may be made to ficer at the Navel Hospital in Beau- Carlinville, was in charge of ar- School of Mines in Rolla, Mo., Pearce officiating. Visitation was Khara (Brian) Cox of Sawyerville; Staunton VFW, Shriners Hospi- fort, S.C., for 20 years. He enjoyed rangements. with a degree in electrical engi- held immediately following the grandchildren, Matthew S. Davis tal, St. Jude Children’s Hospital of neering and received his MBA service. II, Kirklund A. Davis, Mason D. Memphis, Tenn., or cerebral palsy. Eileen D. Gwinn from American University. He Memorials may be made to Weller and Brilynn H. Cox; great- Anyone wishing to send an on- was a member of Habitat for Saint Mary Catholic Church, P.O. grandchildren, Kysen S. Davis and line condolence may do so at kra- Eileen D. Gwinn, 63, of Carl- Cyrano Gwinn. Humanity, the Savannah Lakes Box 11982, Rock Hill, SC 29731; Daisy Lilly-Ann Roberts-Davis; vanyafuneral.com. inville passed away Tuesday eve- Visitation was held Friday, Feb. Power Squadron, Good Shepherd or Abbeville/McCormick County ning, Jan. 29, 2019, at her 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Davis- Catholic Church Men’s Club, and Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box residence. Anderson Funeral Home Adopt-A-Highway Road Warriors 238, McCormick, SC, 29835- Eileen was born in Carlinville. Funeral and was president of multiple 0238. Margaret “Peggy” Anderson Oct. 15, 1955, in services were con- Wayne F. Klaus Margaret “Peggy” Anderson, Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m. at Davis- Keshena, Wis., a ducted Saturday, 70, of Carlinville passed away Anderson Funeral Home, Carlin- daughter of Shir- Feb. 2, at 9:30 a.m. Wayne F. Klaus, 90 of Girard Ralph Klaus. Tuesday morning, Jan. ville. Funeral services were ley Marlin and at Plainview Bap- passed away Friday afternoon, Visitation was held on Tuesday, 29, 2019, at St. John’s conducted Friday, Feb. Rita Jane Wilber tist Church. Burial Feb. 1, 2019, at St. John’s Feb. 5, from 4-7 p.m. at Davis- Hospital in Spring- 1, at 10 a.m. at the fu- Bodoh. followed in Bethel Hospital in Springfield. Anderson Funeral Home field. neral home. Burial Wayne was born in Girard. Funeral ser- Eileen gradu- Ridge Cemetery, ru- Peggy was born followed in May- Aug. 10, 1928, in vices were conducted ated from Carlin- ral Atwater. Oct. 19, 1948, field Memorial Park ville High School Eileen is survived Carlinville, one Wednesday, Feb. 6, at of four sons born 10:30 a.m. at the fu- in Carlinville, Cemetery, Carlin- with the class of by her husband, Gary a daughter of ville. 1974. Gwinn of Carlinville; to Charles J. and neral home. Burial Marie H. Leefers followed in Girard Phil and Jeannie Peggy is survived On Aug. 10, 1974, she son, Gary Wayne (Kim- Klaus. Cemetery, Girard. Reid Brown. by her daughters, married, Gary W. Gwinn at berly) Gwinn Jr. of Carlinville; Wayne gradu- Wayne is sur- Peggy graduat- Lorrie Anderson of the Memorial Christian Church in daughter, Tammy Leigh (Charles) ated from Girard vived by his wife, ed from Gillespie Carlinville, Shelly Carlinville. Brooks of Carlinville; five grand- High School with Dorothy of Girard; High School with (Angel) Cruz of Wash- Eileen will be remembered children; sister, Jane Bodoh of the class of 1946. son, Brad (Lillie) the class of 1966. ington, Ill., and Heather for her cooking talents. She had Wisconsin; brother, Earl Bodoh of He joined the Klaus of Girard; son, She married Gary (Randy) Colbert of Carlin- U.S. Army in 1950 Scott (Cheryl) Klaus of worked at the grade school in Carl- Emmerson, Wis.; sister, Suzanne Anderson on April 2, 1971, ville; four grandchildren, Bri- and served during the Danvers; five grandchil- inville, Taylor’s Chili and several Bodoh of Emmerson, Wis.; sister, in Carlinville, and he passed away anna Rhodes, Lexy Rhodes, Talen other restaurants in the area. Eileen Denise Michelle Bodoh of Flor- Korean War. He reached dren; eight great-grandchil- the rank of Master Sergeant be- dren; brother, Norman Klaus of St. Dec. 17, 2004. Peggy worked as a Colbert and Raylen Colbert; sis- had a passion for sports, especially ida; sister, Antoinette Faith Land Mary Kay consultant for 37 years ter, Roberta (Neil) Grah of Plain- golf, bowling and, most of all, soft- of Dossie, Fla.; and sister, Naomi fore his discharge. Peters, Mo.; and several nieces and Wayne married Dorothy Neff at nephews. in the Macoupin County area. She field, Ind.; and several nieces and ball. She organized the women’s Faith Bodoh of Wisconsin. the Girard First Baptist Church in Memorials may be made to Sul- enjoyed reading, watching movies nephews. league, coached and participated Memorials may be made to St. 1954. pher Springs Cemetery, First Bap- and keeping up with her grand- Memorials may be made to the for 20 years. Eileen loved her Jude Children’s Hospital. Wayne was a grain and livestock tist Church or Girard Fire and Res- children’ sporting events. She was family for a charity of their choice. family and friends, especially her Visit davisandersonfuneral- farmer south of Girard for his life- cue Squad. a supportive mother and enjoyed Visit davisandersonfuneral- grandchildren. home.com to leave condolences or time and enjoyed hunting, fishing Visit davisandersonfuneral- being involved with her girls’ home.com to leave condolences or Eileen was preceded in death by light a candle in her memory. and most of all his grand and great- home.com to leave condolences or lives. light a candle in her memory. grandchildren. light a candle in his memory. her parents; brother, Lee Bodoh; Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Peggy was preceded in death by Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Wayne was preceded in death by Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, sisters, Jill Bodoh and Shirley Carlinville, was in charge of ar- her parents and husband. Carlinville, was in charge of ar- “Margie” Jones; and a grandson, rangements. his parents; daughter, Kathy Klaus, Girard, was in charge of arrange- in 1993; and brothers, Alfred and ments. Visitation was held Thursday, rangements.

Andrea J. Hoots James W. Kelsey The Macoupin County Whitetails will be hosting a Andrea J. (Jokers) Scott Hoots, of Missouri, Katelynn Smith of James Willard Kelsey, 67, of custom Corvette, music and play- HUNTER SAFETY CLASS 71, of Jerseyville passed away Texas and Charles Hoots of New Carlinville passed away Monday, ing the drums. Fri., March 8, 6-10 pm & Sat., March 9, 8 am-3 pm. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Mexico; a sister and brother- Feb. 4, 2019, at Heritage Health in Surviving are a daughter, Valerie 1:25 p.m. at Alton Me- in-law, Susan and Dennis Carlinville. Littlefield; step-son, Donny Little- at St. Paul’s Church, 202 E. Main St., Carlinville. morial Hospital in Morse of Trenton, Mo.; He was born in St. Louis, Mo., field; and sister, Shelley (Kent) The class is limited to the first 50 students. You must be Alton. and two brothers and to Willard “Pete” and Helen (John- Rhoads of Carlinville. accompanied by an adult or guardian. If you were born on She was born a sister-in-law, Den- son) Kelsey. He was preceded in death by his or after January 1, 1980 you must complete this class to be Sept. 18, 1947, nis Jokers of Ches- Mr. Kelsey graduated from Wat- parents. issued an Illinois Hunting License. to Lloyd L. and terfield and David sonville High School in California A celebration of life service will Jean C. (Adams) and Lynn Jokers of and spent his career in the cable be held at a later date. Call to sign up from 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri Jokers at the Esmond. television business and operating To leave condolences, visit at 217-854-4488 ask for Kim Carlinville Clin- She was preced- heavy machinery. He enjoyed his heinzfuneralhome.com. ic in Carlinville. ed in death by her Ms. Hoots parents. worked at Mobil Visitation was Chemical in Jack- held Thursday, Feb. sonville as a fork- 7, from 10 a.m. un- Visit our website: enquirerdemocrat.com lift operator and had til services at 11 a.m. at KARLA’S JEWELRY previously worked at the Targhetta Funeral Home in SPECIALIZING IN FINE DIAMONDS Prairie Glove Factory in Carl- Medora, with Rev. Steve Schmidt inville. officiating. Burial was in Medora Going Out Of Surviving are a son, Charles Cemetery. Hoots of Indianapolis, Ind.; three Memorials may be made to the Business Sale grandchildren, Kimberly Hoots American Diabetes Association. Last Days of Karla’s Jewelry FinaL Day FeBruary 15 WOTM - Individual and Business Tax Services - Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Sales Tax FRIED ChICkEn DInnER - QuickBooks Professional Advisor 65% Off All Jewelry with mashed potatoes and gravy, 314 S. Macoupin St 226 S Main St 124 N West St corn, salad and dessert Gillespie, IL 62033 Edwardsville, IL 62025 Carlinville, IL 62626 80% Off Gifts FrIDAY, FebruArY 8, 6:30 P.M. 217.839.4229 618.307.9800 217.854.9530 Providing tax and accounting services since 1999 FinaL MarKDOWn Moose Lodge, 217-854-8508 801 Pine Street, Carlinville gucciardocpas.com South on the Carlinville Square

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Thursday, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A Business Reverse mortgages as a source of tax-free retirement income CARL. W homes. As a retiree, you can use a re- ZEIDLER verse mortgage to pay off any CFP, MSFS remaining mortgage or, if your home is completely paid for, you everse mortgages are one could utilize the equity in your of the most misunder- home as a source of tax free re- stood and under-utilized tirement income. At the time of financialR planning tools for re- the retiree’s death, the reverse tirees. Most consumers do not mortgage lender will simply sub- understand the value of a reverse tract the amount of the reverse mortgage as a source of tax-free mortgage from the sale price of retirement income. the home and pay the balance to Children benefit from donation Robert Merton, Nobel prize- the remaining family members. If winning economist, says Ameri- a reverse mortgage is larger than Pete Summers and Bethany Murphy, owners of Gold Mine Gaming in the Carlinville Plaza, recently donated $1,000 to Unified Child Advocacy cans have wrongly steered clear the sale price of the home, your Network. At the check presentation are, from left, UCAN Advocate Deborah Wade, Summers, Murphy, UCAN Director Sharon Clagg, Carlinville of reverse mortgages. Individuals children will owe nothing to the Mayor Deanna Demuzio and Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl. Enquirer-Democrat photo by Misty Fritz. and industry leaders need to bet- reverse mortgage lender. ter understand how reverse mort- In order to qualify for a re- gages can be effectively used. A verse mortgage, the FHA requires New Hettick restaurant becoming famous for BBQ more widespread and better un- your home to be your primary By KATHLEEN CLARK asts that stop in and “the accolades derstanding of reverse mortgage residence and either you or your Enquirer-Democrat Writer they’ve given me on how good it strategies needs to occur in order spouse must be over 62 years of New life has blown into Het- is.” to better serve the American se- age. There are several versions of tick in a very aromatic way. Each Aside from the opportunity at a nior population and retirees. reverse mortgages that consum- Depression-era thinking has a ers can choose from. The first is morning the smell of Ben Jack- sit-down meal, Jackson offers meat lot to do with misunderstandings a lump sum payment - normally in bulk by the pound, which has son’s beef brisket, smoked sausage regarding reverse mortgages. up to 50 percent of the appraised and smoked pork wafts through the been especially popular during the People growing up in the era of value of the home. A reverse line downtown area. holiday season. the Depression have been taught of credit home equity loan is also Jackson opened Jackson’s Fox & Jackson’s Fox & Hound BBQ that the goal of retirement is to an option. Monthly payments are Hound BBQ along Route 111 in the is the first place to have a liquor have a “free and clear” home also an option for reverse mort- Village of Hettick last fall. Since license in the village’s history. Al- with no debt. However, research gages. These payments will be then he has enjoyed a steady stream though the township Hettick is in shows that a “free and clear” sent to you for the rest of your of local customers and is fast be- (Barr) is dry, there have not been house can be a very inefficient use life or, if you are married, the rest coming a destination restaurant. any ordinances one way or the oth- of the asset value of your home. of both of your lives. Last but A love of barbecue and the hopes er concerning liquor within the vil- From a safety perspective, a re- not least is a combination of any verse mortgage is a non-recourse of the above-mentioned reverse of putting Hettick on the map led lage. Village officials established source that guarantees borrowers mortgage plans. an ordinance last fall and the first Jackson to this venture. He’s op- can stay in their homes for the For retirees who want to live in (and only) license was issued to erated a commercial smoker for Ben Jackson of Jackson’s Fox & Hound BBQ offers a variety of rest of their lives as long as they their own home rather than an as- events for family and friends for smoked meats and southern-style sides at his Hettick restaurant. Jackson then. live there and pay the taxes and sisted living facility or a nursing the past few years and has per- The future is bright for the Fox insurance just like they would if home, a reverse mortgage can be a fected the craft of smoking meat. and the military. The first responder rabilia. & Hound, Jackson has taken on the home was paid off. source of additional funds in order His menu includes pulled pork, theme is important to Jackson who He believes the highway location two full-time and three part-time It is estimated that 99 percent to modify the home for someone beef brisket, smoked sausage and has worked as a policeman for over will be helpful to travelers to desti- employees. He has just signed a of retired homeowners believe who is disabled. smoked ham. He also has an arse- 20 years, including being a police nations such as Grafton, Alton and bottling contract with a company in that their children may want to For more information regard- nal of side recipes from family in advisor in Iraq for six years. Cur- St. Louis, although it is becoming Union to bottle and sell his popular live in the family home after their ing reverse mortgages, there are Kentucky that round out his menu, rently he is a part-time police offi- a destination of its own. “I’ve had “Sweet Red BBQ Sauce.” At the death. However, it is estimated several great books designed to that those retirees’ offspring have help Americans understand the the most popular being his hash cer in Virden. great reception so far. It’s such a restaurant, he is working on an out- their parents’ home on the market features better. I highly recom- The east side of the dining area different theme and people like it a door patio and has plans to add on brown casserole. within 90 days of the last parent’s mend Home Equity and Reverse features pictures of local veterans lot.” Patrons have commented that The restaurant’s grand open- to the west side of the building later death. The children don’t want to Mortgages - The Cinderella of the ing was held over Veteran’s Day and a wall of patches from visit- it’s more comfortable than a regu- this year. Jackson operates the res- pay taxes, utilities, upkeep and Baby Boomer Retirement by Har- weekend last year with live bands ing police officers, first responders, lar bar. taurant with his wife Kerri and they maintenance any longer than is lan J. Accola, Reverse Mortgages three nights in a row. Customers military members and fire fighters. One of the best things so far for are open seven days a week begin- necessary after both parents are by Wade Pfau, Ph.D, CFA, and enjoy the theme of the bar, which is Off the main seating area is a room Jackson has been the kudos he’s re- ning at 10 a.m. Tuesday through deceased. With retirees living Understanding Reverse - Simpli- a tribute to first responders, police that will house motorcycle memo- ceived from the barbecue enthusi- Sunday and 11 a.m. on Mondays. longer, children are more likely fying the New Reverse Mortgage to be established in their own by Dan Hultquist, MBA, CRMP. DO YOU NEED IT LAMINATED? Enquirer~Democrat 854-2534

Board of Education Meeting Carlinville Primary School, 18456 Shipman Road, Carlinville February 11, 2019 • Meeting Time: 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting Agenda 1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance 2. District Spotlight- Carlinville Primary School Customers treated to pancakes 3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comment Flipping pancakes to a customer was Chris Cakes Three-year-old Hudson, the great-grandson of Don and Carol Hartsook of rural Carlin- 4. Approval of Routine Items showman Paul Weskowikch of St. Louis, giving a ville enjoys a plate of pancakes and sausage at a special customer appreciation break- A. Meeting Minutes, January 14, 2019 Board of Education Meeting show at P.J.'s Tire & Service in Carlinville Friday Jan. fast held at P.J.’s Tire & Service in Carlinville Jan. 25. Enquirer~Democrat photos by B. Bill List Numbers 7B, 8, & 8A 25. Tim Evans C. Payroll Numbers 9A & 9B D. Treasurer’s Report E. Cash Flow F. Administrative Office Revolving Fund, Building Revolving Funds & Activity Funds Coonrod ElECtriC, inC. G. Disposal of verbatim records for the month of August 2017 Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Farm 5. Communications/Reports/Discussion Poggenpohl A. Correspondence ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WIRING B. Committee Reports (if applicable) REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION C. Presentation over Community Improvements to the Football Field. OLD HOMES • TRANSFER SWITCH WIR- D. Discussion over AdvancED Accreditation ING & GENERATORS REDI-Mix E. Discussion Over Items to Surplus OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE F. Discussion over Mid-State Special Education Cooperative G. Discussion over Additional Job Descriptions 18512 Shipman Road 217-854-8879 H. Discussion over Auditor’s Contract for FY19 Carlinville 217-854-3428 I. Discussion over Non-certified Staff Seniority List 6. Executive Session A. The appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dis- missal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District; including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. B. Student Disciplinary Cases Mahkovtz 7. Action A. Resignations B. Employment Heating & Air Conditioning C. Approval or Rejection of Community Capital Improvement Plan to the Football Field 112 E. Nicholas, Carlinville, IL D. Approval or Rejection of Resolution to sell or destroy surplus items E. Approve or Reject the Resolution to Dissolve the Montgomery County 217-854-5148 Carlinville Region of Mid-State Special Education Cooperative F. Approval or Rejection of New Job Descriptions 1201 Staunton, Gillespie, IL G. Approval or Rejection of employing Loy, Miller Talley, PC to conduct 217-839-4969 financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2019. H. Approval of Non-certified Staff Seniority List I. Student Discipline (if required) Est. 1949 8. Adjournment A. Adjournment to Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Toll Free 1-877-854-5148 Carlinville High School located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626.

6A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, february 7, 2019 lawful possession of less than five nection with a Jan. 11 incident in structing identification in -con check for $46.16 to Joseph F. Bo- grams of a substance containing which he allegedly drove a 2008 nection with a Jan. 28 incident in ente and Sons Inc., knowing his VORTEX meth in connection with a July 10, Toyota Yaris on Interstate 55 near which he allegedly furnished a bank would not honor the draft. (Continued from Page 1A) Court 2018, incident. milepost 45. false name to an officer who had Lonnie P. Campbell, 50, Soren- “This storm poses a serious Andrea C. Gustafson, now 42, Brittany L. Schramm, 33, Pal- detained him. to, has been charged with decep- threat to the well-being of people Carlinville, has been charged with myra, has been charged with Robert D. Sanson, 28, Gillespie, tive practices in connection with around the state,” said Pritzker in news unlawful possession of less than forgery in connection with a Jan. has been charged with violation a Nov. 29, 2018, incident in which his announcement. “This disaster five grams of a substance contain- 4 incident in which she allegedly of an order of protection in con- he allegedly delivered a check for proclamation ensures that the state ing meth in connection with an made a check dated Jan. 4, payable nection with a Jan. 26 incident in $14.97 to Joseph F. Boente and of Illinois has the flexibility to ef- Oct. 24 incident. to Casey’s in the amount of $84.80 which he allegedly sent electronic Sons Inc., knowing his bank would fectively and efficiently respond to Jesse R. McCarver, 37, Carlin- and signed as another. communications to a protected not honor the draft. the needs of local governments dur- ville, has been charged with un- Bethany N. Monke, now 34, Gil- party. Stephanie L. Seidelman, now ing this extreme weather event.” Marriages lawful possession of less than five lespie, has been charged with meth Ryan T. Lindgens, 29, Wil- 45, Virden, has been charged with Schools throughout the area were closed on Wednesday due to the Christopher L. Gosch and Lind- grams of a substance containing possession (less than five grams) liamson, has been charged with deceptive practices in connection cold, though many opened up again say R. Siem, both of Bunker Hill. meth in connection with an Oct. 23 in connection with a Sept. 1, 2018, criminal trespass to real property with a July 12, 2018, incident in Jason B. Lutz and Krystal L. on Tuesday. Even the United States incident. incident. in connection with a Jan. 26 inci- which she allegedly delivered Postal Service suspended mail de- Wilson, both of Girard. Elaina B. McDaniels, 26, Carl- Roni G. Richardson, 20, Carl- dent in which he allegedly entered a check for $37.32 to Sullivan livery in some areas on Wednesday. Kevin W. Scott and Mia P. inville, has been charged with un- inville, has been charged with un- onto property in the 200 block of Drugs, knowing her bank would Pitchford said he received no re- LaRosa, both of Bunker Hill. lawful possession of less than five lawful possession of more than 15 East Second North Street, Mt. Ol- not honor the draft. ports of frostbite or hypothermia in Divorces filed grams of a substance containing grams but less than 100 grams of ive, without authority, after previ- Patricia S. Cox, 43, Virden, has the county. Jennifer M. Kosowski of Mt. meth in connection with an Oct. 30 meth in connection with a Nov. 23, ously having been advised by law been charged with two counts of He emphasized that if power Olive vs. Timothy A. Kosowski of incident. 2018, incident. enforcement not to return to the deceptive practices in connection goes out at a person’s home dur- Mt. Olive. Patsey A. Heitzig, 31, Brighton, Daulton W. Lowery, now 21, Pe- property. with Oct. 15 and 24, 2018, inci- ing cold weather such as this, the Trever J. Hoover of Bunker Hill has been charged with unlawful vely, Mo., has been charged with Michael R. Lair, 37, Girard, has dents in which she allegedly deliv- person needs to notify Ameren. He vs. Natalie B. Hoover of Bunker possession of less than five grams unlawful possession of less than been charged with assault in con- ered checks for $71.98 and $79.14, said someone had called 911 to re- Hill. of a substance containing meth in five grams of meth in connection nection with a Jan. 18 incident in respectively, to Joseph F. Boente port a power outage in Nilwood; it Morgan D. Campbell of Palmyra connection with an Oct. 15 inci- with a Jan. 26, 2018, incident. which he allegedly threatened to and Sons Inc., knowing her bank turned out that it wasn’t the whole vs. Melissa A. Campbell of Het- dent. Duane D. Lowery, now 48, Iron- kill an individual, then went into a would not honor the drafts. town but just one or two homes. A tick. Brian E. Hiler II, 28, Springfield, ton, Mo., has been charged with basement and cocked a gun. Jerad D. Wilkinson, 27, Bunker resident had called 911 but did not Candice Rayhart of Girard vs. has been charged with unlawful unlawful possession of less than Jacob A. Heule, 31, Staunton, Hill, has been charged with do- call Ameren to report the outage. Peter Rayhart Jr. of Monticello, possession of less than five grams five grams of meth in connection has been charged with criminal mestic battery in connection with “They can’t fix it if they don’t know Mo. of a substance containing meth in with a Jan. 26, 2018, incident. damage to property and resisting a a Jan. 31 incident in which he al- it’s broken,” he said. Maggie Kuykendall of Carlin- connection with a Nov. 7 incident. Gerald B. Gillespie, 34, Ship- peace officer in connection with a legedly spit in an individual’s face. Within a few days of the extreme ville vs. Donald Kuykendall of Gloria E. Schaefer, 47, Carlin- man, has been charged with un- Jan. 29 incident in which he alleg- Mark A. Caudle, 56, Carlinville, cold, warm air from the Gulf of Virden. ville, has been charged with un- lawful possession of less than five edly caused less than $300 damage has been charged with violation of Mexico brought unusually high temperatures (as well as dense fog Divorce granted lawful possession of a controlled grams of meth in connection with to the plumbing of Rooster’s Pub a stalking/no contact order in con- and freezing rain in some areas) to Marsha F. Boente of Bunker Hill substance containing FUB-AMB an Oct. 6, 2018, incident. in Staunton by intentionally clog- nection with a Jan. 27 incident in vs. Bernard J. Boente of Gillespie. the area, with highs in the upper 50s in connection with an Oct. 19 in- Stacy M. Sawyer, 36, Girard, has ging the drain and refused to place which he allegedly was within 500 and lower 60s on Sunday and Mon- Lawsuits cident. been charged with unlawful pos- his hands behind his back when feet of a protected residence. day. For much of the central Illinois Dana and John Niehaus and Sue Austin M. Weatherford, 21, session of a controlled substance in ordered to do so for handcuffing. Khalfani Coleman Jr., 18, area, low temperatures in the 40s Pirok filed a complaint in forcible Carlinville, has been charged with connection with a Nov. 17, 2018, Tinna M. Lovell, 69, Hillsboro, Springfield, has been charged with on Sunday were higher than aver- entry and detainer Jan. 22 against unlawful possession of a con- incident in which she allegedly has been charged with deceptive unlawful possession of more than age highs for this time of year. Rene Vester, seeking possession of trolled substance containing FUB- possessed less than 15 grams of a practices in connection with a July 30 grams but less than 100 grams Temperatures for this weekend property in Benld and $650 rent. AMB in connection with an Oct. substance containing diazepam. 16, 2018, incident in which she al- of a substance containing cannabis are expected to be more typical, Chad Nagel and Sue Pirok filed 28 incident. Jamal C. Zollicoffer, 28, Carl- legedly delivered a check for $47 in connection with a Jan. 19 inci- with a high of 23 expected on Fri- a complaint in forcible entry and Reginald K. Evans Jr., now 34, inville, has been charged with to Joseph F. Boente and Sons Inc., dent. day and highs in the mid to upper detainer Jan. 24 against Jordan Hillsboro, has been charged with robbery and aggravated battery in knowing her bank would not honor Jeffrey T. Teetor, 25, Staunton, has 30s on Saturday and Sunday. Trimm and Kourtney Claro, seek- unlawful possession of a con- connection with a Feb. 2 incident the draft. been charged with criminal damage ing possession of property in Ben- trolled substance containing co- in which he allegedly took a wal- Courtney E. Estes, 38, Diver- to property in connection with a Jan. ld and $750 rent. PAST caine in connection with a Nov. 6 let from an individual by force and non, has been charged with decep- 12 incident in which he allegedly (Continued from Page 4A) Mark A. Caudle filed a -com incident. struck the individual in the face tive practices in connection with caused less than $500 damage to an plaint Jan. 24 against Sammie Eric D. Hurley, 37, Mt. Olive, with his fist while in an alley ac- a Nov. 3, 2018, incident in which individual’s residential window by The Sly Fox Cole, requesting an order of pro- has been charged with driving cessible from the 100 block of East she allegedly delivered a check throwing a brick at it. The Sly Fox bookstore in Virden tection be stricken from the record while license revoked in connec- McDaniels Street, Carlinville. for $54.97 to Joseph F. Boente Owen P. Sullivan, 49, Carlin- hosted a book signing by Illiopolis to allow him to return to work. tion with a Jan. 22 incident in Orville L. Foutch, 46, Alton, has and Sons Inc., knowing her bank ville, has been charged with crimi- author Kimberly Hutmacher. Hut- Paws, Deborah J. Borre filed a -com which he allegedly drove a 2004 been charged with aggravated flee- would not honor the draft. nal trespass to real property in macher’s first picture book is Claws, Hands and Feet. plaint for eviction Jan. 24 against GMC truck on West Main Street, ing or eluding in connection with a Donald S. Robertson, 45, Gil- connection with an Oct. 31, 2018, Brittany and Bobby Bell, seeking February 13, 2014 Mt. Olive. Feb. 1 incident in which he alleg- lespie, has been charged with de- incident in which he allegedly en- Mayor appointed to committee possession of property in Carlin- Brandon M. Krueger, 38, Rood- edly drove a 2011 Chevrolet Mali- ceptive practices in connection tered onto property in the 2700 The Illinois Municipal League an- ville and $1,800 rent, plus dam- house, has been charged with theft bu and, having been given a visual with a Nov. 18, 2018, incident in block of Brookview Road, Hettick, nounced in early January that Carl- ages. in connection with a Jan. 3 inci- or audible signal by a peace officer which he allegedly delivered a after having previously been noti- inville Mayor Deanna Demuzio was Staunton MHP, LLC, d.b.a. Ray- dent in which he allegedly exerted to bring his vehicle to a stop, will- check for $42.67 to TJ’s, knowing fied by the owner that he was not appointed to the IML’s Legislative lynn Court, filed a complaint in unauthorized control over copper fully failed or refused to obey and his bank would not honor the draft. allowed onto said property. Committee by IML President and forcible entry and detainer Jan. 25 wire belonging to PAR Electric drove at least 21 mph above the le- David A. Duelm, now 57, Bun- Steven Z. Pritchard, 56, Carlin- Loves Park Mayor Darryl Lindberg. against John Atkins and unknown Contractors, Inc., valued at more gal speed limit on Route 111. ker Hill, has been charged with ville, has been charged with un- Scholastic Bowl occupants, seeking possession of than $500 but less than $10,000. Misdemeanors deceptive practices in connection lawful possession of more than 30 Carlinville Middle School’s Scho- property in Staunton, $1,260 rent, William K. Flowers, 28, Carl- Andrew R. Hose, 27, Wilson- with a Nov. 26, 2018, incident in grams but less than 100 grams of lastic Bowl team started their season damages, and costs of the suit. inville, has been charged with un- ville, has been charged with ob- which he allegedly delivered a a substance containing cannabis in out with a bang, with a victory for Tom Gajewski filed a complaint lawful failure to register as a sex structing identification in -con check for $65 to Madison Commu- connection with a Nov. 23, 2018, both the A and B teams who com- for eviction Jan. 29 against Chris- offender in connection with a Jan. nection with a Jan. 22 incident in nications, knowing his bank would incident. peted against Bunker Hill. Start- tine Bourland, seeking possession 22 incident in which he allegedly which he allegedly furnished a not honor the draft. DUIs ing as captains for the A team were of property in Gillespie and $1,800 failed to register with Carlinville false name to a peace officer who Leanna M. Grissom, 38, Pana, Timothy R. Garrett, 40, Brigh- Grayson Armour and Robert Wig- rent. Police Department. had detained him. has been charged with deceptive ton, has been charged with driving gins. Captains for the B team were Jennifer Rahn filed a complaint Bradley S. Sneed, 40, Carlin- Dannie O. Allen, 36, Cahokia, practices in connection with a under the influence, illegal trans- Seth Evans, Andrew DeNeve, Eli for eviction Jan. 29 against Gary ville, has been charged with do- has been charged with obstructing Nov. 25, 2018, incident in which portation of alcohol, improper lane Hilyard, Mike Douglas and Payton Wells and unknown occupants, mestic battery in connection with identification in connection with a she allegedly delivered a check usage and driving on a revoked Jamieson. seeking possession of property in a Jan. 20 incident in which he al- Jan. 22 incident in which he alleg- for $24.15 to Joseph F. Boente license in connection with a Jan. Donations Virden and $350 rent. legedly struck an individual in the edly furnished a false name to a and Sons Inc., knowing her bank 19 incident in which he allegedly The Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary donated funds to both the Mitch and Mary Walden filed face with his fist. peace officerwho had detained him. would not honor the draft. drove a blue 2002 Ford on Maple Laboratory and Radiology Depart- a complaint for eviction Jan. 30 Frank J. Innis, 25, Springfield, Ethan L. Farley, 24, Piasa, has Mikey J. Kleinik, now 31, Dupo, Street at Vine Street, Brighton. ments which allowed them to pur- against Quinten and Dawn Fry, has been charged with unlawful been charged with domestic bat- has been charged with deceptive Eric N. Street, 27, Staunton, has chase new technology to improve seeking possession of property in failure to register as a sex offender tery in connection with a Jan. 24 practices in connection with a been charged with driving under patient care. Carlinville and $1,316, plus un- in connection with a Jan. 10 in- incident in which he allegedly July 16, 2018, incident in which the influence, failure to reduce Sharp Shooter known damages. cident in which he allegedly had tackled an individual to the ground. he allegedly delivered a check for speed and operating an uninsured London 2012 Paralympic Archery Felonies been absent from his registered Jimmy D. Hankins, 49, Carlin- $57.06 to Joseph F. Boente and motor vehicle in connection with Silver Medalist Matt Stutzman from Craig A. Swift, 34, Carlinville, address in Nilwood for more than ville, has been charged with do- Sons Inc., knowing his bank would a Jan. 21 incident in which he al- Fairfield, Iowa, was at Southwest- has been charged with meth pos- three days without notifying the mestic battery in connection with not honor the draft. legedly drove a black 2010 Mazda ern Archery in Shipman for a train- session (less than five grams) in Macoupin County Sheriff’s De- a Jan. 27 incident in which he al- Joshua Q. Fry, now 33, Rood- on Route 138 at Lakeview Drive ing session with archery coach M.J. connection with a Jan. 15 incident. partment. legedly punched an individual in house, has been charged with de- northwest of White City. Rogers. Christopher L. Ridgeway, 39, Nathan E. Keffer, 37, Gillespie, the face. ceptive practices in connection Decatur, has been charged with has been charged with unlawful Rejes L. Hodges, 29, Calumet with a Nov. 12, 2018, incident in meth possession (less than five failure to register as a sex offender City, has been charged with ob- which he allegedly delivered a grams) in connection with a Jan. in connection with a Jan. 8 inci- PUBLIC NOTICE 15 incident. dent in which he allegedly failed Central Illinois Storage will be holding a public auction of prop- Candace C. Conlee, 21, Gil- to complete his 90-day registration MCDD “NINE PIN NO-TAP” erty being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. SALE WILL TAKE lespie, has been charged with with Gillespie Police Department. PLACE AT www.storagetreasures.com. Property being sold bringing contraband into a penal Walter Robinson has been BOWLING NIGHT includes all contents in units of the following: institution in connection with a charged with driving while license SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 Carlinville (all locations) Jan. 20 incident in which she alleg- revoked in connection with a Dec. 19 Tommie Eichen 26 Roland Dawson edly brought meth into Macoupin 5, 2018, incident in which he alleg- ADULT SESSION - 5:30 P.M. (REGISTRATION 5 P.M.) 42 Ashley Woolsey 48 Autumn Martin County Jail. edly drove a 2012 Buick on Inter- 2ND ADULT SESSION - 7:30 P.M. (IF NEEDED) 51 Rebecca Hoots 54 Carla Hammann Jessica M. Schrier, 33, Waverly, state 55 near milepost 43.5 BOWLERO LANES - 12470 IL RT 108, Carlinville 69 Frederick Carter 119 Danny Carty has been charged with unlawful Kitchen and Bar will be open 128 April Shotts 201 Austin Spada Bryon L. Roccaforte, 56, Still- 225 Shari Peterson 304 Marie O’Brien possession of less than five grams man Valley, has been charged with Pre-registered - $25/individual or $100/team of 4 bowlers 510 Matthew Cooper of a substance containing meth driving while license revoked in Day of event: $30/individual or $120/team of 4 bowlers 515 Raven Njuba 523 Bridgette Burnett and retail theft in connection with connection with a Jan. 8 incident (Includes 3 games & shoe rental) 537 Daphne Babcock 562 Sarah Johnston a Nov. 12 incident in which she al- in which he allegedly drove a 2007 Please call 217-854-3473 for more info or to register your team 585 Jimmy Johnson legedly took cleaning and hygiene Chrysler PT Cruiser on Interstate Benld B4 Cole Stringer B5 Allison Simmons supplies valued at less than $300 55 near milepost 47. Bowlero MCDD Special B100 Vicki Wilhelm B112 Shelby Watson from Carl’s IGA. Arturo G. Jimenez, 34, Bedford, Hamburger, Fries & Ball Drawing Brighton Kyra I. Mostajo, now 36, Liv- Texas, has been charged with driv- Medium Drink - $6.50 (Donated by Ken Meece) Tickets 1/$5 or 5/$20 BR168 Tonia Kopp BR234 Carry Kane ingston, has been charged with un- ing while license revoked in con- Gillespie G20 Joseph Smart G64 Vickie LeBlanc G102 Richard Hose ANNUAL SPRING G117 Terry Stoops G318 Unknown G332 Dana Zumwalt G333 Allana Barnett FARM MACHINERY G335 Donnie Robertson G343 Tracy Brady G353 Jeff Hall G354 Dana Zumwalt CONSIGNMENT AUCTION G359 Richard Jamieson G360 Richard Jamieson Visit our brand new website for the latest pictures and G364 Brandon Golbricht G366 Tracy Brady updates: www.rickstewartauctioneer.com G378 Jeff Hall Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Mt. Olive M4 Unknown SIEVERS EQUIPMENT CO., Carlinville, IL 62626 Virden Now taking consignments for our spring sale of farm V39 Shannon Palmer V60 Debra Hansen machinery, farm related items and farm close-outs. V300 Mary Bost V302 William Caufield V303 Shawna Corwin V305 Brenna Griffiths DEADLINE FOR FREE ADVERTISING IS FEBRUARY 20 V321 Unknown V330 Amber LaPee Consignments will be accepted until noon, Friday, March 1, 2019 Wilsonville RICK STEWART - Auctioneer W1 Unknown 22934 Goby Road, Waggoner, IL 62572 South Auction (50units) February 21st, 2019 - 10:00 am IL. License # 440.000462 Central Illinois Storage, PO Box 198, Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-3191 or cell (217) 473-2985 217-854-3492

Thursday, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7A FEB. Meetings Calendar of events 28 Sunday, Feb. 10 609 E. Warren Street, Bunker Hill, Thursday, February 7 Thursday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 15 8 a.m.-noon. To benefit Macoupin Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Dining Room, noon. Sausage Dinner and Supper: Center for Developmentally Dis- TASC/The Autism Support Bingo: Carlinville Senior Citi- Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton, 7 p.m. Connection Monthly Meeting: Zion Lutheran School 220 West zens Center, 213 North East Street, abled, Carlinville. Recycling Center Board: Public Library, 7 p.m. Free Methodist Church, 1400 Sey- Henry Street, Staunton, 11:30 a.m.- Carlinville, noon. mour Ave., Hillsboro, 6-7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Zion Men’s Rummage Sale Fundraiser: Sunday, Feb. 17 Mt. Nebo #76 Meeting: 257 N. Broad, 7:30 p.m. Club and Ladies’ Aid. Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Rotary Pancake Breakfast: CAH Bereavement: CAH Glass Conference Room, 2 p.m. Friday, February 8 609 E. Warren Street, Bunker Hill, Carlinville Elks Lodge, 201 West Macoupin County 911 Board: Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To benefit Macoupin Valentine Dinner Theatre: Main Street, Carlinville, 8-11:30 Gillespie Lions Club Meeting: Gillespie Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. Brush Strokes Art Workshop: Center for Developmentally Dis- a.m. Tickets available from Ro- Pleasant Hill Church, 19433 West abled, Carlinville. NAMI Family Support Group: Cross Church, Carlinville, 6:30-8 p.m. Frontage Road, Raymond, meal 6 Gillespie Public Library, 201 W. tarians, Carlinville FFA or at the Friday, February 8 p.m., production of Who Dun Stole Chestnut Street, Gillespie, 5:30- door. The Bride. For tickets or more infor- 7:30 p.m. For more information and Saturday, Feb. 16 AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. mation call church 217-229-3074. to register call 217-839-3614 or Macoupin County Scholar- Monday, February 18 RELAX meeting: Cross Church, Carlinville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 618-729-4333. ship Fund’s Dinner and Auction: Bingo: Carlinville Senior Citi- Cold War Era Presentation by Sunday, February 10 Woodson Center, Blackburn Col- zens Center, 213 North East Street, Jack Burns: Gillespie Public Li- Tuesday, Feb. 12 lege, Carlinville, doors open 5 p.m., AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Carlinville, noon. brary, 201 W. Chestnut Street, Gil- dinner 6 p.m., live auction 7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. City of Carlinville Community Carlinville High School Class lespie, 6:30 p.m. Burns is the Gil- Call Mark Zobel 217-854-5799 for Blood Drive: Bloodmobile, City of 1961 Social Dinner: Abella’s, lespie High School history teacher. Monday, February 11 more information. Hall, 550 North Broad Street, Carl- Carlinville, 6 p.m. Free to the public. Carlinville Board of Education: Carlinville Primary School, inville, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Macoupin County Chapter 18456 Shipman Road, Carlinville, 7 p.m. Food Pantry Benefit: The Wood Wednesday, Feb. 13 Whitetails Unlimited Banquet: Tuesday, Feb. 19 Duck, 546 W. Main Street, Carlin- McLintock’s Steak House, 24720 N Life Recovery: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 S. Broad, 7 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Screen- ville, 7-10 p.m. Music provided by Standard City Road, Standard City. Annie’s Project - Education ings: Carlinville Senior Citizens Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville, 7 p.m. Daniel St. Onge, 7-7:30 p.m.; Jade Advance tickets only, available at for Farm Women: Six session Center, 213 North East Street, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee: Farm Bureau, 1:30 p.m. Horton, 7:30-8 p.m.; Brian Zilm, 8-9 the Carlinville Glass Cutters or call series on women developing their Carlinville, 11 a.m. American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary: Legion Hall, 7 p.m. p.m.; Ezzy 9-10 p.m. 217-854-4488. management and decision making Carlinville Elementary PTO skills. Montgomery County Exten- Anger Management 7 p.m. & Substance Abuse Class, 8 p.m.: Saturday, Feb. 9 Thursday, Feb. 14 Presents Dueling Pianos: Carl- sion Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Calvary United Pentecostal Church, 704 E. 1st South, . Rummage Sale Fundraiser: inville Elks Lodge, 201 West Main Hillsboro. Pre-registration is re- Support Groups for Relatives Raising Children: Locust Street Relay for Life Trivia: Carlinville Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Street, Carlinville, 6-10 p.m. Tickets quired, call University of Illinois Ex- Elks Lodge, 201 West Main Street, Resource Center, 320 S. Locust St. 5:30 p.m. 609 E. Warren Street, Bunker Hill, available at Pixie Salon, Bliss Sa- tension 217-532-3914. Carlinville, dinner 5-6:45, trivia 7 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting: Carlinville City Hall, 550 North 6 p.m. To benefit Macoupin Cen- lon and Sullivan’s in Carlinville. Land of Lincoln Legal Aide: Valentine Dinner Theatre: ter for Developmentally Disabled, Rummage Sale Fundraiser: Carlinville Senior Citizens Center, Broad Street, Carlinville, 6 p.m. Pleasant Hill Church, 19433 West Carlinville. Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 213 North East Street, Carlinville, Tuesday, February 12 Frontage Road, Raymond, meal 5 9-11 a.m. Call 217-854-3622 for an p.m., production of Who Dun Stole appointment. TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. The Bride. For tickets or more infor- Featured event Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. mation call church 217-229-3074. Thursday, Feb. 21 AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. Piasa Team Vendor/Quar- Snap Fitness Trainer Lead Ex- Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. ter Auction: Southwestern High ercise: Carlinville Senior Citizens School multi purpose room, 8226 Recovery: Emmanuel Baptist Church - West 1st South St., 7 p.m. IL-111, Piasa, doors open 6 p.m., Center, 213 North East Street, Carl- Elks: Elks Lodge, 7:30 p.m. auction 7 p.m. For more informa- inville, 10:30 a.m. Eastern Star: Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. tion call 618-339-8156. Proceeds Meditative Art Retreat: Bunker Hill Public Library, 220 E. Warren Lions Club: Blackburn College, 6:30 p.m. to benefit Southwestern Commu- Best for Babies: Library, 7 p.m. nity Unit elementary schools. Street, Bunker Hill,11 a.m.-2 p.m. Literary Trivia Night: Bunker Julie Gvillo will teach you to relax Macoupin Military Support Group: #40 Carlinville Plaza, 6 p.m. Hill American Legion, doors open 6 and de-stree through meditation Christmas Market Board: Chamber office, 5:30 p.m. p.m., trivia 7 p.m. Proceeds to bene- and art. Public Works Committee Meeting: Carlinville City Hall, 6 p.m. fit Bunker Hill Public Library’s Sum- mer Reading Program. For more Friday, Feb. 22 Wednesday, February 13 information call 618-585-4736. Good Samaritan Ministries TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. Sensory Friendly Films: Movie Food Pantry Fundraiser: Carlin- American Legion Post #554: Legion Hall, 7 p.m. for February is Lego Movie 2: The ville Elks Lodge, 201 West Main Blood Pressure Screening: McDonald’s, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Second Part, Orpheum Theatre, Street, Carlinville, 5-7 p.m. Pork Chamber of Commerce Board: 112 N. Side Square, 6:30 p.m. Hillsboro, 1 p.m. Sponsored by chop and chicken dinner. Demuzio Sport Center Board: Carlinville Primary School, 6 p.m. TASC/The Autism Support Con- Bingo: Carlinville Senior Citi- nection and Eisentraut Theatres. Public Safety Committee Meeting: Carlinville City Hall, 550 zens Center, 213 North East Street, North Broad Street, Carlinville, 6 p.m. Lunch To Go: Holy Dormition Carlinville, noon. Orthodox Parish, 300 N. 4th Street, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 & 9 Heart Healthy Cooking Us- Thursday, February 14 Benld, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch plate ing Modern Kitchen Appliances Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Dining Room, noon. of cabbage roll, cabbage noodle or Valentine Dinner Theatre Class: Macoupin County Extension Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton, 7 p.m. meat crepe. For more information Production of Who Dun Stole The Bride Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carl- Civil War Round Table: Girard Public Library, 7 p.m. call Sandy Petty 217-371-9241 or Pleasant Hill Church, 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond, inville, 5:30-8 p.m. Pre-registration 217-839-7220 or Debbie Spears is required call 217-854-9604 or for Lake Recreation Committee: Carlinville City Hall, 550 North 217-313-6522. meal 6 p.m. more information. Broad Street, Carlinville, 6 p.m.

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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; The War on the Church 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. Recently, I’ve written about What do we do? May I sug- Blooming Grove Christian Church Chesterfield Bible Church New Beginnings Community Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church the dark times the church of gest we read our Bibles and note 29207 Quarton Road, Palmyra 106 Dunn Street, Chesterfield 142 West Center, Girard 415 South Broad Street, Carlinville Jesus Christ is experiencing those instances when believers 217-436-2554 618-753-3128 Pastor Jarod Walston 217-627-3534 Pastor Kenneth Lovely 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry throughout or world. Someone were persecuted and how they 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. has written that Christianity Sunday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth Group. Worship. Worship; 6 p.m.; Sunday Discipleship. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church reacted? For example, the entire 110 East Lincoln Avenue, Chesterfield has been persecuted more than book of Esther is about hatred Boston Chapel Christian Church Concord Primitive Baptist Church Nilwood Baptist Church 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry any other religion in the world. towards God’s people and God’s Girard 217-627-2795 27260 Concord Road, Palmyra 38 Judd St., Nilwood 5 p.m., Saturday evening, no Sunday Being modestly familiar with deliverance. Matthew 5:42-44, I Pastor, Larry Brandon 217-854-2411 217-627-2208 Pastor Ron Schaaff service. statistics, I agree. But my point John 3:12-14, John 15:18-21, II 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. today is not about world-wide ship Service. Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. The Federated Church: Timothy 3:12 all deal with the American, Baptist/Presbyterian USA persecution, it is about perse- same subject and there are many Bunker Hill Baptist Church Cross Church Piasa United Methodist Church 122 East Second South Street, Carlinville cution here in the “home of the more. And, of course, such per- 503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill 1030 W. Main, Carlinville Route 16, Piasa 217-854-3031 Rev. Megan Biddle brave and the land of the free.” secution is like unto what Christ 618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen 217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus Pastor Dean Blackburn 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday Recently, two U.S. senators Jesus himself endured. Indeed, 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. criticized a woman nominated Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. Jesus instructs His followers to Cross Church United Methodist Church of Shipman for a high government position expect suffering and persecution Carlinville Calvary United 679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick Plainview Baptist Church 278 Keating Street, Shipman because she is a Christian. Mrs. (Jesus wasn’t a “prosperity gos- Pentecostal Church 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview 618-836-5804 Pastor Dr. Toby Curtright Karen Pence, wife of Vice Presi- pel” savior). Jesus says in three 704 East First South, Carlinville Pastor William Baughman 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., dent Pence, was criticized for of the Gospels words similar to 217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser Emmanuel Baptist Church 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday Worship. working in a Christian school 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville Worship. these: “If anyone would come a.m., Sunday School. 217-854-4473 Victory World Outreach by political operatives and the after me, let him deny himself Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman Pleasant Hill Christian Church at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville national media. A baker in Colo- and take up his cross daily and 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 rado was driven out of the wed- follow me” (Luke 9). And we 110 Rice Street, Carlinville Worship. 217-229-3074 10:30 a.m., Sunday ding cake business because he know what His cross was and so 217-854-6737 Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein did not approve of homosexual 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 also know what we may expect Service. 310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633 Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups 107 West Elm Street, Gillespie marriages. Another, couple in as well. 10:30 Sunday Morning (ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m. 217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann New Mexico were fined over There is a war on Christ and Carlinville Church of the Nazarene 8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30 $6,000 because they would not His bride the church in the U.S. 318 East Nicholas, Carlinville First Christian Church of Girard Rural United Methodist Church a.m., Sunday Contemporary. do photography at a homosexual The evidence is clear. But we 217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison 700 West Center Street, Girard 19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville marriage ceremony. And there 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 also must not despair. God was Sunday Worship. 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 238 Virginia Street, Shipman are many more I could mention. and is triumphant and always on Worship. Sunday School. 618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw Many church bodies go with the side of righteousness. Don’t Carlinville First 8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship. the flow and support things the despair in time of persecution. 18772 Route 4, Carlinville Holy Dormition Russian Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church Bible disapproves of: abor- Rejoice that you are sharing 217-854-8924 Pastor Steve Schmidt Orthodox Church 2010 East First South Street, Carlinville Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS tion, homosexual marriages, 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday 300 North Fourth Street, Benld 217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag 501 Nobbe St., Farmersville with Christ in His sufferings. 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 etc. Recently a group of young Keep the faith, share the faith, Very Reverend Father Paul Waters Mass. 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine Christians at the pro-life rally in and fight the good fight! Carlinville United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy. Service. Washington, D.C. were verbally “Beloved… it was needful for 201 South Broad Street, Carlinville St. John’s Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church LC–MS Medora United Methodist Church attacked and their families have me to write unto you, and ex- 217-854-4446 Pastor Rex Hendrix 110 West Water St, Dorchester 501 South Broad Street, Carlinville been threatened with murder. 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 hort you that ye should earnestly 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; Now persecution is not found contend for the faith which was Sunday School. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship. everywhere, but it is common once delivered unto the saints” enough that almost everyone (Jude 1:3). knows that “the elephant in the Rev. Micheal M. Strong is pas- Dairy Queen room” is the increasingly hostile tor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Attend the Prairie Farms 724 W. Main - Carlinville attitude many in our society hold Church, Farmersville. He wel- 217-854-8212 toward the Christian faith and if comes email comments or ques- Church of Your Choice! 510 Broadway - Gillespie given a chance will act against it. tions at [email protected]. Dairy, Inc. 217-839-2215

8A MacoupinMacoupin County County Enquirer Enquirer~~DemocratDemocrat Thursday,Thursday, Sep FtEBRUARYember 13, 7, 20182019 Have a school related story? School z ne E-mail them to [email protected] CPS celebrates 100 days of school Carlinville Primary School cel- ebrated “100 Day” on Jan. 28. Students did activities in groups of 100, such as 100 exercises, string- ing necklaces of 100 Froot Loops, writing to 100 and more.

 Pictured are first-graders Tan- ner Suits, Amelia Porter, Claire Vinyard and Jacob Gregory. Pho- to provided by Elise Schwartz.

CPS observe World Read Aloud Day CIS hosts spelling bee Students from Carlinville Primary School participated in World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 1. First-grad- ers pictured are Greyson Davis, Caleb Gerl and Aaron Jones. Photo provided by Elise Schwartz.

Carlinville Intermediate School held a spelling bee Friday, Feb. 1, for fourth and fifth grade students. Winners advance to the Regional Office of Education/Macoupin County spelling bee on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Fourth-grade participants were, back row, from left, Alyna Madison, Madison Crays, Colesen Ferratto, Hank Lyons and Hailey Harris; front row, Hallee Kaburick, Ariel Madsen (second place) and Ranken donates to CHS vocational classes Catherine DeLong (first place). Photo provided by Melissa Suits. Craig Poe, professional technician program coordinator for Ranken Technical College, recently donated a tire balancing machine for the Carlinville High School vocational classes. Pictured, from left, are Tyler Quarton, Tommy Joiner, Ethan Wallace, Finn Bowman, Keagan Broaddus, Blaze Ballowe, Cyler McClain, Alex Dawson, Brandon Miller, vocational education teacher Keith Petri, Bryce Paul and Poe. Photo pro- vided by Beth Fish. Psychology students discuss experiments  Carlinville High School psy- chology students recently pro- posed ideas for experiments and considered procedural designs and ethical guidelines of the experiments. Pictured are, from Fifth-grade participants were, back row, from left, Austin Vondra, Matthew Morgason, Isabella Mc- left, Avery Kufa, Sydney Bow- Carthy and Elyse Eldred; front row, Houston Turley, Riley Owsley, Annalee Johns (second place) and man and Skylar Nickel. Photo Harry Yeager (first place). Photo provided by Melissa Suits. provided by Robin Phelps. Officers visit fifth-grade students  Detective Brian Lawton (left) and Officer Brandon Reiher of Carlinville Police Department recently visited with fifth-grade students and discussed internet and social media safety. Photo provided by Paige Vinyard. Valentine’s Day Sale BUY 1 GET 1 HALF OFF for couples storewide! Through Feb. 14th • Excludes flooring & blinds. Save on these great brands and many more:

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