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Macoupin County’s Dominant Newspaper 75¢ Macoupin County ~ Carlinville nquirer~Democrat OUR 165TH YEAR NO. 36 E THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 FOURTEEN PAGES, ONE SECTION New Year's Holiday Deadlines Fri., Dec. 29, 2 p.m. for Thurs., Jan. 4, issue 'Together, We Win' of the Enquirer~Democrat for all news articles and advertising. For 38 years, INSIDE Carlinville volleyball coach shaped young ladies lives, on and off the court By Eric Becker Coaches embark on their sport of passion not knowing what impact that they will have on their players, Lott collects items or how much of an impact the players Carlinville coach Fran Struble is shown Dec. 9 talking to the five Cavalier for charity will have on the coach. Take Fran Struble for example. seniors, from left - Taylor Wills, Emma Griffith, Sydney Bates, Alyssa De- See page 2 It’s safe to say that the impact could Spain and Anna Chew - after announcing she would be retiring as coach be felt from both sides. of the CHS volleyball team. Her final group of seniors helped Struble win The Carlinville volleyball coach a sectional title for a ninth time and finish in the Elite Eight of Class 2A. recently announced her retirement from the game of volleyball that she the Carlinville Schools all she had - Susan Albracht (51-6), the Cavaliers has spent the last 38 years coach- and in return, the ladies she coached entered the 1980s seeking a new ing young ladies about not only the gave her a lifetime of memories to leader. game, but life lessons. cherish through her retirement years. Struble was asked to be the new Mural added to Wall So after 38 years, 930 wins, 30 But how she got to 2017 is a remark- coach. But right from the start, some- straight 20-win seasons, 22 regional able journey of its own. thing wasn’t right physically with the titles, nine sectional titles, a super- Humble beginning new coach. Street Financial building sectional title and a third place fin- According to ihsa.org, Carlinville The 1980 Cavaliers finished 11-9, Earlier this month, Bernie Gietl and D.L. Whitlock-Geitl finished a Wall ish at the state tournament in 2009, volleyball began in 1975 with a 5-3 but the troubling part was the strug- Street-themed mural on the back of the building that houses Wall 24 county titles and 24 conference record under Catherine Devitt. Two gle that Struble had been dealing Street Financial. Company president Carl Zeidler credited the pair championships, Struble has retired. years of coaching from Linda Ru- for coming up with the design, which took them about two months Manar tours She gave the game of volleyball and dolph (31-15) and two years under See STRUBLE on page 12 to paint. CHS Shipman See page 3 Lawsuits against Cerar, Heigert dismissed Judge April Troemper has dis- missed slander lawsuits filed last year against former Alderman George Cerar and Alderwoman Kim Heigert by Carlinville Public Bourne, Girl Scouts Works Director Tim Hasara. visit capitol The complaints, filed in April See page 7 2016 against Cerar and in Octo- ber 2016 against Heigert, were dismissed at the request of attor- neys Donald Craven (represent- GHS players, coaches and fans stand with Staunton ing Hasara) and Peter Jenetten Saturday (representing Cerar and Heigert), At the Dec. 19 girls’ basketball game, in a show of support for the people of Staunton who are grieving the deaths of three young women killed in a 12/30 who stated in the stipulation for 12 -3 traffic accident, Gillespie High School students, players, coaches and fans wore red shirts and collected donations for the families of Tori dismissal document that “the Sunday Carroll and sisters Hailey and Madisen Bertels, who lost their lives in a traffic accident on Interstate 55. Also remembered that evening was Gillespie above cause of action has been 12/31 Middle School sixth-grade student Madyson Loftis, who passed away Monday from injuries she received in a weekend UTV accident. Pictured above settled, and hereby stipulate and 2 -10 are players from both teams standing together in a show of unity for the grieving communities. agree that the above cause may be dismissed, with prejudice to the Index plaintiff, costs paid and cause of Editorial 4 action satisfied.” No details were provided about Obituaries 5 the settlement reached, though the New laws go into effect Jan. 1 dismissal was “with prejudice,” Church 6 More than 200 new state laws will who have participated in such pro- cialty veteran plates to replace them any type of signs/decals on windows meaning the matter cannot be Calendar 6 go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. grams and have been accepted into with another type of plate without that would obstruct the driver’s view. brought back to the court. HB 40 removes the trigger provi- one of the state’s public universities. paying the fee. HB 736 establishes a small busi- Reached for comment on the Court 7 sion from law that would re- HB 270 requires each law enforce- HB 470 makes corn the official ness grant program that will provide suit against her being dismissed, Heigert said, “I am glad that this is Classified 8 instate previous state policy banning ment agency to develop a written state grain of the state of Illinois. money to low-income individuals on abortion in the event Roe v. Wade policy regarding the investigation of Similarly, HB 2895 designates cy- public aid who are interested in be- over, and that I can now get back Sports 10 is overturned by the U.S. Supreme officer-involved criminal sexual as- cling as the official state exercise. coming entrepreneurs. to business.” Court. saults. HB 514 allows records of charges HB 1677 requires the Secretary Cerar commented, “I felt all Mac Stats 13 HB 243 allows high schools to es- HB 302 requires insurance com- that result in an acquittal or dismissal of State to include information on along I wasn’t guilty of anything wrong, and I feel that it was a set- Trades 13 tablish partnerships with local law panies to periodically check any with prejudice, except for minor traf- human trafficking in its commercial enforcement to create police train- unclaimed life insurance policies fic offenses, to be immediately sealed driver’s license curriculum and study up to knock me out of the running for mayor. I’m glad it’s behind ©2017 Macoupin County ing academy job training programs against a state death registry to en- after the final disposition of the case. guide information. us.” Enquirer Democrat and requires the Illinois Student As- sure families are receiving their due HB 733 prohibits motor vehicle HB 1784 allows motorists to pass sistance Commission to administer life insurance payouts. dealers from allowing a driver to Hasara did not respond to a re- a scholarship program for students HB 374 allows veterans with spe- leave the premises in a vehicle with See LAWS on page 8 quest for comment by press time. TOP HEADLINES OF 2017

Sanders charged 9 8 with forging Royal Blackburn College 7 Lakes audit Aug.17 offers free tuition to Macoupin County high school grads Sept. 21 10 Fire sweeps through Country Classic Cars Nov. 23 Teenager killed in wreck Aug. 10 Amtrak station now open for travelers 6 involving ATV June 8

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#10 - Fire sweeps through Coun- had time to depart. made aware of suspicious activity wreck was caused when the ATV firmed by the U.S. Senate. Boente ing from the Illinois Alluvial Water try Classic Cars involving an annual financial -au Cheek was driving went into the also serves as the acting assistant Company, Inc. (the official entity Alarms sounded at about 8 p.m. #8 - Blackburn College dit report for the village of Royal path of a semi. attorney general of the National Se- for the regional water concept) in Aug. 8 for a fire at Country Clas- offers free tuition to Macoupin Lakes. The annual financial report The third occurred Dec. 17 in curity Division and will retain that December: any council member sic Cars on Old Route 66 near County high school graduates the village is statutorily required rural Plainview and resulted in seat until nominee John C. Demers who attends the meetings but is not Staunton. Flames were visible Blackburn College President to file with Mendoza’s office- ap the death of 11-year-old Madyson is confirmed. designated as council’s representa- through the roof when firefighters John Comerford unveiled the peared to be a report from a pre- Loftis of Benld and injuries to an tive on the board could face crimi- arrived on the scene. As many as school’s new Macoupin Promise vious year with only the dates 8-year-old boy also in the UTV; #4 - Council approves nal trespassing charges. Though 11 fire departments from Macoupin tuition program on the lawn of changed, instead of a new report as three other passengers were not regional water plan municipalities are subject to the and Madison counties responded to Blackburn’s McKinley House on required by state law. According to injured. The wreck was caused by On June 19, Carlinville City OMA, not-for-profit corporations assist. The business’ rural location Tuesday, Sept. 19. The new pro- Macoupin County State’s Attorney one of the UTV’s wheels dropping Council voted 5-3 to enter into a such as IARWC and JCRWC are required water to be hauled in to gram guarantees free tuition to Jennifer Watson, Sanders allegedly into a washout on the road while regional water plan with Jersey not. A lawyer explained the council fight the fire. No injuries were -re qualifying Macoupin County high used a 2013 audit for 2015. traveling down a steep grade, caus- County Rural Water Company, members’ presence interfered with ported. school graduates attending the col- The forgery charges are Class 3 ing the UTV to roll over and down the village of Fosterburg and pos- the normal flow of the meeting. A Despite extensive damage to the lege. The program does not cover felonies, which carry a sentence of the slope. sibly the city of Jerseyville; since notice will be posted at the JCRWC property and more than 150 vehi- room and board expenses, so a up to five years imprisonment or then, Fosterburg dropped out of the building, where the meetings are cles being destroyed, the business cost-free education would require fines of up to $25,000 per offense. #5 - Boente appointed acting project, and the village of Dorches- held, that Carlinville city council reopened within 24 hours, and the the student to commute. No warrant was issued in connec- attorney general Jan. 30 ter has expressed interest in join- members may not enter; violations company has already rebuilt. Additionally, the college an- tion with the charges. Sanders’ next Carlinville native Dana J. - ing. The plan involves the use of will be reported to law enforcement nounced a new tuition program that court hearing is scheduled for Feb. ente, son of Doris and the late B. groundwater pumped from an aqui- and prosecuted as trespassing. #9 - Amtrak station will affect all students: the college 6, 2018. Joseph Boente, was appointed by fer located in Jersey County. The opens for travelers will meet all financial need, with President on Jan. 30 vote came after several weeks of #3 - Staunton sisters, friend More than a year after ground students and their families only #6 - Youth killed in wrecks to serve as acting attorney general, consideration was given to becom- killed in I-55 wreck was broken for the Carlinville Am- contributing the Estimated Family involving ATV, UTV filling the vacancy left after Trump ing a water customer of Litchfield. A Nov. 21 multi-vehicle accident trak station, the new station opened Contribution determined by their Three young people lost their dismissed Sally Q. Yates from that Later, Cindy Campbell was on Interstate 55 at milepost 27.5 to the public on Thursday, Nov. 16. FAFSA application. lives this year as a result of wrecks position for refusing to defend an unanimously appointed the city’s near Hamel in Madison County re- Though construction had been Blackburn also announced in involving all-terrain vehicles or executive order he issued regarding representative on the Regional Wa- sulted in the deaths of Madisen N. completed a couple months earlier, November that it would provide utility vehicles. immigration. ter Board. Following a complaint Bertels, 17; Hailey J. Bertels, 20, the opening was delayed by negoti- up to five years’ free tuition to high The first occurred on May 31 on Boente served in the position by John Kraft of Edgar County both of Staunton, and, later, Tori ations between the city and Amtrak school valedictorians and salutato- Kelly Road, Shipman, and resulted for 10 days, until the confirmation Watchdogs, the Illinois Attorney Carroll, 20, of Alhambra/Staunton, regarding the lease, which were re- rians from all high schools in the in the death of 15-year-old Adam of Jeff Sessions. He came back to General’s Office ruled that the city as well as 19-year-old Vivian Vu solved in October. . Heyen of rural Plainview and inju- Carlinville in May and spoke to violated the Open Meetings Act by of Joplin, Mo. Eleven other people A grand opening celebration was ries to his sister, 12-year-old Evelyn Carlinville High School students not giving advance notice of the were injured in the crash, caused held Monday, Dec. 11, featuring lo- #7 - Sanders charged with Heyen. No cause for the crash was about the experience. Sept. 25 regional water meeting, when the driver of a semi struck the cal Abraham Lincoln impersonator forging Royal Lakes audit announced. In late October, Boente an- which three city council represen- rear of the car containing the Ber- Randy Duncan and officials from Felony forgery charges were The second occurred on Aug. nounced his resignation from his tatives (Campbell, Alderwoman tels sisters and Carroll, then struck the Illinois Department of Trans- filed Aug. 8 against former Royal 11 on Route 267 at Challocombe position as the U.S. Attorney for Beth Toon and Mayor Deanna De- six other vehicles. Reports indicate portation and Amtrak. Lakes Village Clerk Angela Sand- Road, near Kemper in Jersey the Eastern District of Virginia, af- muzio) attended and participated in the driver, 53-year-old Mohamed The station is open from 5 a.m. ers in connection with the village’s County, and resulted in the death ter reportedly being asked to step the discussion. Yussuf Jama of Greeley, Colo., did until 11:30 p.m. each day, with the audit. of Raelyne E. Cheek, 13, of Me- down so that Trump could choose As a result of council members not attempt to slow or stop. doors locking automatically once Earlier this year, State Comptrol- dora and injuries to 13-year-old his successor. He will stay in the attending the regional water meet- travelers from the last train have ler Susana Mendoza’s office was Erica Wallace, also of Medora. The role until his replacement is con- ings, the council was issued a warn- See TOP STORIES on page 8

For his birthday, Lott collects items for charity

 Harrison Lott recently cele- brated his ninth birthday by hav- ing friends bring toy donations to his birthday party, to be given to area toy drives for children in need during the holidays. In addition, he is planning to hold a glove and hat drive, with all items to be donated to Carlinville schools. Gloves and hats may be dropped off at the family’s residence at 5 Crestwood Drive, Carlinville; in the future, items may also be collected at local businesses. DO YOU NEED IT LAMINATED? Enquirer~Democrat 854-2534

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St. Francis Hospital colleagues wear the red pullover shirts they were given in recognition of the hospital going two years without a hospital-acquired infection. Hospital recognizes colleagues for safety, quality efforts HSHS St. Francis Hospital hospital to recognize a mile- services that was not present on teamwork across hospital depart- tients, visitors and colleagues are tic. Through daily monitoring of colleagues gathered recently to stone. admission. This October marked ments and daily diligence, this top priorities. At any given time hand hygiene compliance and by celebrate their accomplishments “A Hospital Acquired Infection two years free of any HAIs at was made possible. At HSHS in the United States, one in 25 providing evidence-based best in safety and quality efforts in (HAI) is essentially an infection HSHS St. Francis Hospital,” said St. Francis Hospital, providing hospitalized patients will have at practices in our healthcare deliv- 2017. They were given new red that is acquired while a patient Katie Rogers, RN director of quality care and maintaining a least one HAI. We are honored ery for patients, we achieved this pullover shirts as gifts from the is in the hospital for medical quality at the hospital. “Through safe environment for our pa- to be an exception to this statis- accomplishment.” Targhetta Manar qualifies for recertification Brad Targhetta, CFSP, a funeral di- tours rector with Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Homes in Brighton, Medora and Shipman recently qualified for recertification of the designation of CHS Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Profes- sional Funeral Service Practice. He is also a lifetime member of the academy. Shipman To initially receive this award, the State Sen. Andy Manar re- practitioner must complete a 180-hour cently toured CHS in Ship- program of continuing education activ- man to learn more about the ities and events. In addition, the prac- farmer-owned cooperative titioner is required to accumulate 20 and its growth. He toured hours per year to recertify. Credits are the businesses with Dennise awarded for work leading to personal Wieseman and Reagan Wear and/or professional growth in the areas from CHS and Jean Payne, of academic activities, professional ac- president of the Illinois Fer- tivities, career review and community tilizer and Chemical Associa- and civic activities. tion. Pictured, from left, are Manar, Wear and Payne. Westside Cinema http://westsidecinema.com LITCHFIELD 217-324-3113 NOW ALL NEW DIGITAL AND 3D Movie Passes Make Great Gifts! State rolls back LLC fees Showing 12/29-1/4 Gov. Bruce Rauner on Dec. 20 because we need more small busi- highest level of customer service garding the fee reductions is avail- relief for the small business own- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NOW SHOWING signed legislation that substantially nesses in rural Illinois to drive their for every filing method used.” Each able at cyberdriveillinois.com or by ers who drive the Illinois economy,” SPECIAL SHOWTIMES DUE reduces startup, annual filing and economies and create jobs.” month, White’s Business Services contacting the Department of Busi- said State Rep. David S. Olsen (R- TO LENGTH OF FILM other fees for limited liability com- Department of Commerce and Department processes and files ap- ness Services offices in Chicago at Downers Grove). “It sends a clear ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCIFI, panies (LLCs). Economic Opportunity Director proximately 20,000 LLC annual re- (312) 793-3380 or Springfield at message to those who provide jobs FANTASY Effective immediately, the fil- Sean McCarthy said reducing the ports and documents. (217) 782-6961. in our state that we want to ease “STAR WARS: ing fee for new LLCs drops from fees sends a positive signal. “We Fee changes are as follows: articles “As a small business owner my- their burden so they will remain and $500 to $150, and the annual report support businesses that are looking of organization, application for ad- self, I know the challenges small expand their businesses here. I look THE LAST JEDI” Rated PG-13 (152 min) fees drop from $250 to $75. Previ- to grow, invest and create new jobs mission and restated articles of orga- businesses face to compete and forward to continuing to work with ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D ously, Illinois charged fees that were in our state, regardless of their size,” nization, from $500 to $150; articles grow,” said State Rep. Carol Sente my colleagues to find more compre- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • among the highest in the nation. said McCarthy. “SB 867 helps alle- of organization — series and appli- (D-Vernon Hills), primary House hensive measures that will provide COMEDY “This is a step in the right di- viate unnecessary burdens to allow cation for admission — series, from sponsor of the bill. “Organizing tangible relief for business owners “PITCH rection for our small businesses,” Illinois businesses to thrive.” $750 to $400; articles of amendment and paying filing and renewal fees across our state.” Rauner said. “The new rates are “This bipartisan initiative is about and amended application for admis- shouldn’t be so costly here, and now State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lom- PERFECT 3” more competitive with other states. much more than reducing some of sion, from $150 to $50; application they won’t be.” bard) said landing in a more compet- Rated PG-13 (93 min) ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D By easing the fee burden for LLCs the highest LLC fees in the nation,” for withdrawal — domestic and State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa itive stance with neighboring states • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • here, we are sending a message to said Small Business Advocacy statement of termination, from $25 Park) was the chief co-sponsor of the on the LLC fee front is a key step NOW SHOWING entrepreneurs and small business Council CEO Elliot Richardson. “It to $5; name reservation, from $300 legislation in the Senate. “This new for Illinois. “We need further signifi- ANIMATED owners in Illinois: start here and stay is about leveling the playing field for to $25; cancel name reservation, as- law displays our state’s commitment cant reform to our state’s business “FERDINAND” here.” He added, “This is a clear win small businesses, encouraging new sumed name — cancel, application to stimulating and revitalizing Il- laws and regulations to help small Rated PG (108 min) for business in Illinois.” businesses to form in our state and for withdrawal — foreign, from linois’ economy,” he said. “Cutting businesses create more good-paying ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D Small businesses are the engines growing our way toward economic $100 to $5; transfer name reserva- startup fees will help businesses get jobs in our state.” • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • of our economy, our job creators stability.” tion and assumed name — change, off the ground and set up roots here “The creation of new businesses ACTION, ADVENTURE who employ the majority of new “This is a business-friendly law from $100 to $25; name registra- in Illinois. Encouraging economic is one of our best tools to help grow “JUMANJI: workers in our state each year,” said that significantly reduces the cost of tion application, from $300 to $50; development in our state will help both jobs and our state economy,” Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, who forming and maintaining a limited registered name renewal, from $100 create new jobs, increase the tax said Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria), WELCOME TO chairs the governor’s Rural Affairs liability company in Illinois,” said to $50; annual report, from $250 to base and grow our economy.” who was among those sponsoring THE JUNGLE” Council. “We need to keep them Secretary of State Jesse White. “My $75; reinstatement application, from “It’s about time,” said Rep. Mark the legislation in the Senate. “This Rated PG-13 (114 min) here and help them grow, and this office has been given the task of $500 to $200; petition for refund, Batinick (R-Plainfield), a chief co- new law will help encourage our ALL FEATURES SHOWN IN DIGITAL 2D legislation will reduce their costs administering these fee reductions from $15 to $5; and statement of sponsor in the House. “This should be entrepreneurs to launch new busi- REGULAR SHOWTIMES and make us more competitive with with respect to transactions, whether termination, from $25 to $5. The fee just the first step of many to make Il- nesses, which will create new op- Friday – 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Saturday – 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 surrounding states. This is espe- done online, through the mail or for any other document went from linois a more business-friendly place.” portunities for growth. This is a win Sunday – 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 cially important for our small towns in person. We strive to provide the $100 to $5. 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Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, 217-854-2534, ext. 24. Interstate 55 construction zone merits review talk to us and Edwardsville exits in Madison careless behavior, it is simply unaccept- THE ISSUE County. Within the last month alone, the able to allow this situation to continue de- Too many fatalities have oc- site has claimed the lives of five women, editorial spite flashing signs and pavement striping curred recently on Interstate two of whom were Manar’s constituents that warn motorists to slow down. IDOT What are 55 construction zone. and residents of Macoupin County. construction crews who are working on officials have a tough job to do. Certainly Several other crashes have occurred the highway project. Manar suggested they are trying to make efforts to improve in the area of the construction zone be- that perhaps there can be warnings to the road and in the midst of trying to do so you looking OUR VIEW tween Hamel and Illinois 143 since late slow down or have more police patrols. they have to contend with motorists who The Illinois Department October when traffic was reduced by one We commend Manar for his willing- cannot give them or their fellow citizens a forward to in of Transportation (IDOT) lane in each direction for road repairs. ness to hold IDOT more accountable in break. It seems silly to have to take officers should follow State Senator The road work is expected to continue order to address this situation. Our heart- away from other duties in order to sit on Andy Manar’s suggestion through late September 2018. felt sympathy goes out to the families of the interstate and have more of a presence the new year? for a site review. Manar stated, “Clearly there is a prob- the victims who had to bear such unfath- prior to the construction zone, but it’s no lem that needs to be addressed. I have omable news right before the holidays. laughing matter that lives have been lost Last week, State Senator Andy Manar constituents who drive this stretch of Semi-truck drivers were responsible for that did not need to be. We strongly urge of the 48th district sent a letter to Randall highway every day or have loved ones initiating both crashes, one of whom ad- IDOT to take swift action to address this Blankenhorn, Secretary of the Illinois De- who do and they are extremely con- mitted to being distracted while reaching situation and work in concert with police partment of Transportation (IDOT), ask- cerned about their safety in light of these for his drink and the other who reportedly and legislators to achieve a zero tolerance “Retirement!” ing for a review of what could be done to crashes.” made no effort to stop, thus slamming for recklessness in construction zones. address the extremely dangerous construc- Manar is asking Blankenhorn if more into the stopped traffic at highway speed. tion site of Interstate 55. The site is just can be done to minimize crashes and im- While there is no remedy for such ig- –The Editorial Board - Eberle Darnell outside of Manar’s district near the Hamel prove safety on behalf of motorists and norant, blatant disregard for the law or Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat

The college home stretch closer to their goal of attaining Blade C. a bachelor’s degree and gradu- “Midterm Williams ating. Yet, in reality, it is still far away. Take these years mo- elections!” ment by moment or else you’ll n the fall of 2014, I be- feel burnt out. Enjoy the time. - Siri Engstrom came a student at Black- Face the fears and anxieties burn College. Going into but also cherish the fun and Icollege as a freshman, I was good times college offers as mesmerized by the fact that I well. was an adult who wanted to Every student should be meet new people and expand- able to manage and organize ing my academic knowledge. their time between academics, Did I do everything right work, social life and personal “Making memories my freshman, sophomore and care. Take it from someone with my family and junior years? Of course not. who didn’t always time man- my daughter’s first There were many bumps in age, the benefits from orga- birthday.” the road that I had to over- nization can be so beneficial. come, like most college stu- Soon I will be a graduate of the - Cyleah dents. This time as a young Blackburn Class of 2018. I’m Thacker adult and student in life can not safe yet. What do I have be difficult and confusing. For to do to make it to home base example, I was not only bal- though? ancing school but a job in the I see the pitcher and oppos- work program at Blackburn, ing team representing my aca- coming to terms with the re- demics and work life. I cannot alities of life and figuring out fail when I’m so close to my “Playing football, the question “Who am I and goal. Carlinville City Council Meetings baseball, and finish- who do I want to be?” Not The others on my team are ing the wrestling every student experiences this my fellow classmates and so- season strong.” (maybe not at this time) but cial life. It’s healthy to have a City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the usually at this time students social life with friends, but if - Evan Bethard are maturing and discovering they catch up to me, and I’m 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. how they are viewed and how focused too much on hanging to interact in the world around out or partying, I lose sight them. We students learn a lot of my goal to graduate. Hav- Carlinville Committee Meetings more than the academics in ing a social life while in col- college, like being profession- lege must come in moderation al and having proper social in- or any student could result in Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday “Better health for teractions more in-depth. We failure. myself, family, and are no longer kids. We can un- The cheering crowds are my between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. others, and for derstand better and have more support systems. They keep Americans to come responsibilities to hold in our me going in times of need. together as a united civilized society. I am my personal life. If I Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on America.” I’m now in my final year trip because I’m too focused at Blackburn College. Senior on me and my personal prob- the first Tuesday of the month as needed. - Maggie Filson year. The home stretch. I’ve lems, I could lose focus and come far to be able to experi- get out. I must pass. I have to. ence this moment. Can I face For anyone going to college Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on the challenges that lie ahead? preparing for the home stretch It’s like I’m on third base at now or in the future, remember Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. a baseball game. I need to to manage your time, organize reach home base. The pitcher where your focus should be, “To the day I get is winding back and the batter don’t forget the goal of being a Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on writing 2018 instead is up ready to swing or strike college student, and absolutely of 2017.” out. I can’t afford to fail and do your best with your aca- Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. not make it. I’ve come too far. demic work. Remember that as - Missy Lake There are some stipula- a student you have an obliga- tions to get to the homestretch tion to take care of yourself as Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on though. A student has to stay a human being as well. Be sure focused (as best as possible) to take care of your health. Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. and dedicated to learning. Everything will pay off in Freshmen are coming to the end (except loans because terms that they are adults we have to pay those off). Trust Lake Adhoc Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday and are responsible for their in others and trust in yourself “My husband and actions, responsible in gen- and your abilities to continue between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. I get to provide a eral for themselves. It can be on through the college stress. stable, loving home very difficult time but getting The pitcher will wind back for my nephews.” through it shows strength and and pitch a wicked curve ball. perseverance. The batter will smash the bat Tree City USA committee meets as needed. Sophomore year and ju- into the ball. It’ll soar over- - Lexi nior year are the hardest to head. Soon it’ll be time to run. Whittemore get through, at least in my But will you run? Welcome Carlinville Township Meetings opinion. The academics are to the home stretch, seniors. amplified, become more chal- There is still much more to lenging and the focus is on do and we can’t afford to fail Carlinville Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Carlinville Twp Each week we ask people on the one’s chosen field of study. when we’ve come so far. So street a different question. If you A student also feels slightly run. Building, 223 W. Main St., on the last Wednesday of the month. want a question asked, let us know; we will ask it for you.

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The editor reserves the right to edit, condense or Carlinville, Illinois 62626 reject any letter. Publication No. 324460 © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of the Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat may be reproduced, copied or used without the express written permission of the publisher. 4 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, DECEMBER 28, 2017 obituaries Madyson D. Loftis Geraldine J. Love Merle J. Neely Madyson Diane “Mady” Loftis, aunts and great-uncles, Michelle, Geraldine June Love, 91, of lespie; grandchildren, Chalisa Merle Joseph Neely, 63, of Mt. (John) Katava of Wilsonville and 11, of Benld passed away at 3 Tommy, Debbie, Tommy, Robbie, Gillespie passed away at 9:14 (Chad) Love Durston and Sarah Clare passed away at 2:37 a.m., Billie Jo (Greg) Centers of Deca- a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Richie, Faye, Mark, Debbie, Nor- a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, Love; great-grandchildren, Bran- Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Com- tur. St. Louis Children’s Hospi- bert and Denise; cousins, at Heritage Health of Gil- don Hicks and Madison munity Hospital of Staunton. He was preceded in death tal. Jordan Grove of Mt. lespie. Durston; and a sister, He was born March by his parents and three She was born July Olive, Cassie Loftis She was born July Diane (Moe) Groh of 13, 1954, in Carlin- siblings, Paul Joseph 5, 2006, in Litch- of Virden, Dalton 4, 1926, in Litch- Vincennes, Ind. ville to Paul Joseph Neely III, Brandy field to Chris- Loftis of Virden, field to Carl Ray- She was preced- Neely Sr. and Hel- Marie Neely and topher A. and Amber Richard- mond and Stella ed in death by en (White) Neely Billy James Jo- Melissa Sue son of St. Louis Marie (Young) her parents and Belt. He mar- seph Neely. (Brewer) Loftis. and Miya War- Wey. She mar- husband. ried Vicki (Laf- Visitation Ms. Loftis den of St. Louis; ried William C. Her remains ferty) Neely on was held from was a sixth- and many other Love on May 4, were given June 24, 1972, 1-1:30 p.m., Fri- grader at Gil- family members 1957, in Litch- to Washing- in Godfrey; she day, Dec. 22, at lespie Middle and friends. field; he preced- ton University survives. Kravanya Funer- School who en- She was pre- ed her in death School of Medi- Mr. Neely was al Home in Gil- joyed horseback ceded in death by on Dec. 4, 1998. cine in St. Louis, a union pipefitter lespie. Graveside riding at Redmon her grandmother, Mrs. Love was Mo. No public and a member of funeral services Ranch, softball, soc- Diane Brewer; a homemaker; for- services will be Union Pipefitters As- followed at 2 p.m. at cer, boating, animals, great-grandparents, mer PTA member; held. Kravanya Fu- sociation Local 157 of Shipman Cemetery in music, and her family Georgia and Albert and member of Gillespie neral Home, Gillespie, Terre Haute, Ind. Shipman. and friends. She never met a Loftis, Elizabeth Meyer Feld Boat Club, Canna Annas and is in charge of the arrange- In addition to his wife, sur- Memorials may be made to stranger and was always smiling. and Norbert Meyer, and Martha Gillespie Card Club. ments. viving are his siblings, Linda the wishes of the family. Surviving are her parents, Chris and Donald Tarrant; and an uncle, Surviving are her sons, Stew- Anyone wishing to send an (Dale) Reels of Carlinville, Da- Anyone wishing to send an on- and Melissa Loftis of Benld; Larry Matthew Grove. art Henry (Cheryl) Love and online condolence may do so at vid Neely of Riverton, Timothy line condolence may do so at kra- brother, Austin Loftis of Benld; A public memorial service will Carl Raymond Love, both of Gil- kravanyafuneral.com. (Andrea) Neely of Mt. Clare, Lisa vanyafuneral.com. grandparents, Steve Brewer of be held at the beginning of Janu- Mt. Olive and Elizabeth and Al- ary. Kravanya Funeral Home is in bert Loftis of Gillespie; great- charge of the arrangements. grandparents, Normaline and Memorials may be made to the Abraham Lincoln Brewer of Mt. Madyson Loftis Memorial. Olive; uncle, Danny (Julie) Loftis Anyone wishing to send an on- of Virden; aunt, Christina (Jenny) line condolence may do so at kra- Loftis of St. Louis, Mo.; great- vanyafuneral.com. Marvin H. Cole Marvin H. Cole, 87, of Cottage are two step-daughters, Dawn (Jim) Hills passed away at 9:25 a.m., Blazier of Foristell, Mo., and Karin Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Alton Cottingham of Cottage Hills; two Memorial Hospital. granddaughters, Jacqueline He was born Feb. 20, (James) Blazier Short 1930, in Reeder, a son of Highlands Ranch, of Loyd and Marga- Colo., and Samantha ret (Dorks) Cole. Blazier of Portland, He married Billie Ore.; two sisters, Jack (Cosgriff) Naomi Lancaster Cottingham on of Gillespie and May 8, 1969, in Geraldine Lam- Participants in the 4-H holiday “snack attack” workshop were, back row, from left, Braylee Gilmore, Jake Egelhoff, Anthony Joiner and his Aunt Bes- bert of Argenta; Rachel Wolff; middle row, Saralynn Joiner, Payton Harding, Logan Helling, Elyse Eldred, Rachel Leggett, Luke Wolff, Anna Cloninger, sie’s living room a brother, Dale Josiah Schuette, Claeb Cloninger, Ethan Schuette and Matthew Eldred; front row, Brady Roberts, Brianna Carillo, Charlee Dugger, Paige in St. Louis; she Cole of Girard; Roberts, Malia Bowker, Braden Bowker, Hallee Kaburick, Carter Joiner and Ben Schuette. survives. and many nieces Mr. Cole gradu- and nephews. ated from Carlin- He was preceded ville High School and in death by his par- Kids make holiday treats in workshop served two terms in the ents; a sister, Betty Local youth learned basic U.S. Army, from 1947-53. Nation; and two brothers, snack-making skills during the He retired after 32.5 years from Merle Cole and Harlan Cole. University of Illinois Extension’s Owens-Illinois Glass Co., then Visitation was held from 11 a.m. holiday “snack attack” work- worked for Alton Mental Health for until services at 1 p.m., Wednes- shop, held Tuesday, Dec. 12. 10 years and the city of Wood River day, Dec. 27, at Paynic Home for Youth made a variety of sweet Parks and Recreation for five years. Funerals in East Alton. Interment and savory snacks, including He was a member of First Southern followed at Rose Lawn Memory reindeer cakes, holiday vegetable Baptist Church of Forest Homes; a Gardens in Bethalto, with full mili- ornaments, pretzel drizzle and 42-year member of the East Alton tary honors. Chris Kringle crackers. 4-H help- American Legion Post 794; and a Memorials may be made to St. ers for the workshop were Ra- die-hard Cardinals fan. He enjoyed Jude Children’s Hospital in Mem- chel Wolff, Anthony Joiner, Allie sitting in his recliner in front of his phis, Tenn. Helling, Haleigh Hester, Braylee big-screen television with snacks. An online guestbook is available Gilmore and Jake Egelhoff. In addition to his wife, surviving at paynicfh.com.

Melvin E. Lawrence Melvin Earl Lawrence, 82, of Sharon Lawrence of Bunker Hill; Woodburn passed away Sunday, and special friend, Betty Triplett of Dec. 24, 2017, at Alton Memorial Bunker Hill. Hospital. In addition to his parents and He was born Aug. 14, 1935, in wife, he was preceded in death by Alton to Millard and Angeline a great-grandson, Colton Throne; (Lawrence) Lawrence. He mar- a brother, Kenneth Lawrence; and ried Eileen (Rose) Lawrence on brothers and sisters-in-law, Alice Sept. 29, 1956; she preceded him and Ernie Belisle and Eldon and in death on May 14, 2000. Jean Rose. Mr. Lawrence was retired after Visitation was held from 4-8 Cara and Dominic Winning- having been a mold maker for Ow- p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Kra- ham show off the reindeer ens Illinois. vanya Funeral Home in Bunker cakes they made in a recent Blake Killam, Ashlyn Killam, Laney Owsley, Riley Owsley, Cara Winningham, Dominic Winningham, Surviving are his children, Deb Hill. Funeral services were held at 4-H workshop. Makenna Harding and Isaiah Stuemke made snacks during a recent 4-H workshop. (Shane) Allen of Woodburn and 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Penny (Tom) Throne of Bunker Hill; funeral home, with Rev. Jon Sander grandchildren, Michael (Kacie) Al- officiating. Burial was at Wood- LEXENWORTH ESTATE & MORE AUCTION len, Lisa Allen and Shawn (Katie) burn Cemetery, Woodburn. December 30th 11am - 803 S. Diamond St., Jacksonville, IL Throne; great-grandchildren, AJ Memorials may be made to Lifetime Collection of advertising signs, Toy Tractors, original antiques: original Allen, Hunter Allen, Dean Throne, Woodburn Bible Church or Wood- Bradley and Hubbard table lamp with Dale Tiffany original shade. Moor-mans Trinity Throne and Matthew Allen; burn Cemetery. feed sign by stout, several original advertising items including small coolers signs and Leon and electric lights. original 50s and 60s Ford & John Deere other early brothers, Eugene (Verna) Lawrence Anyone wishing to send an on- 1/16 scale toys. Tractor seats GIFTS, name brand items. TOY BANKS, IRON and Vernon (Jeanette) Lawrence, line condolence may do so at kra- TOYS, Sterling JEWELRY, Costume Jewelry. both of Bunker Hill; sister-in-law, vanyafuneral.com. Our house will be selling : SEVERAL BUY IT NOW ITEMS, NEW FOX FLIGHT JACKETS, CAMO VINTAGE AND NEW CLOTHES, KNIVES, JEWELRY, ADVERTISING LIMITED EDITION AND LICENSED GAS & OIL, SODA, CHEVROLET, FORD, COKE, HARLEY DAVIDSON, TEXACO, GULF. MORE!

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Thursday, DECEMBER 28, 2017 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5 society Grant offered Mt. Olive students enlist in military for student Two Mt. Olive High School seniors — Pvt. Kat- teachers lin Goins and Pvt. Whit- Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Kap- ley Pfeiffer — were sworn pa Gamma Society International, an into the Illinois Army Na- honorary organization for leading tional Guard Dec. 12 at the women educators impacting educa- St. Louis Military Entrance tion worldwide, is offering a $500 Processing Station. grant to a deserving college student who will be doing his or her student Goins enlisted as a 25U, teaching during the 2018-19 school Signal Support Systems year. Specialist, while Pfeiffer To be eligible for the grant, a stu- enlisted as a 92Y, Unit Sup- dent must be a graduate of any Ma- ply Specialist. Both are as- coupin County high school. To apply, send a resume including signed to Company M, Re- important highlights, work experi- cruit Sustainment Program, ence and educational background in Shiloh. Upon completion to Alpha Tau Educational Grant, c/o of their initial training, they Mrs. Jackie Klaus, 600 N. Francis will be assigned to the 233rd St., Gillespie, IL 62033-1119. This Military Police Academy. Pvt. Katlin Goins is pictured with SFC Thomas Reif after enlisting as Pvt. Whitley Pfeiffer poses with SFC Thomas Reif after enlisting as a information must be postmarked no a 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist. 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. later than Feb. 3, 2018. Students in the news Extension hosts holiday sewing workshop

Cody Croxford of Medora has baccalaureate degree in museum Area youth recently gathered at the received the Residence Life Leader- studies; Drew Meehan, bachelor of University of Illinois Extension office ship Award and Midwest Achieve- science in mechanical engineering; in Carlinville for a 4-H holiday sewing ment Award to attend Southeast and Brittany Polo, bachelor of sci- workshop. Missouri State University in Cape ence in psychology. Volunteer Arrettea Rumple of Wa- Girardeau, Mo., for the 2018-19 Carlinville: Breeann Heimsness- verly, along with some helpful par- school year. He is the son of Kenneth Dowdy, bachelor of science in math- ents, were on-hand to guide youth in Perry of St. Charles, Mo., and Dara ematical studies; and Alexander sewing holiday stockings. Participants Simmons of Medora and will be a Mock, bachelor of science in com- constructed their own stocking to take 2018 graduate of Southwestern High puter management and information home and made another one for Carl- School. systems. inville Area Hospital patients who are ***** Gillespie: Jessica Kelly, master of hospitalized during the holidays. They The following Macoupin County science in education (special educa- used hands-on learning to practice ba- students have been named to the tion); Mirena Pebley**, bachelor of sic sewing techniques; they learned fall 2017 dean’s list at Southeast science in biological sciences; and how to measure, cut out fabric and sew Missouri State University: Savan- Stephanie Wernle, bachelor of arts a seam on the sewing machine. nah Gresham and Katrina Yeager in art. of Bunker Hill; Maddison Bellm, Girard: Shawn Pierson*, bachelor Participants in the 4-H holiday Bryce Boente and Camryn Fones of of science in nursing (RN); and Lau- sewing workshop were, back row, Carlinville; Kayla Pointer of Ches- ren Pitchford, bachelor of science in from left, Claire Behme, Garrett terfield; McKenzie Whitworth of business administration. Comerford, Madi Dugan, Josiah Gillespie; Alison Brannam and Amy Medora: Samuel Loy*, bachelor Schuette, Ethan Schuette and Rea- Grandidier of Mt. Olive; and Hannah of science in accountancy. gan Comerford; front row, Charlee Ruffatto of Shipman. Mt. Olive: Kara Gan, master of Dugger, Paige Roberts, Malia Bowk- ***** arts in sociology; and Kristian Now- er, Josie Williams, Elyse Eldred and These Macoupin County students ell, bachelor of science in criminal Rachel Leggett. graduated from Southern Illinois justice studies. University Edwardsville on Dec. 16. Shipman: Caleb Mansfield, bach- Honors are indicated with one aster- elor of science in mass communica- isk for cum laude and two for magna tions. Partnership to host annual trivia night Feb. 3 cum laude. Standard City: Jessica Bauser, The Partnership for Education- may bring their own beverages ners’ tickets will then be returned to register online or to print out a Get Brighton: Rachel Eveans*, bach- bachelor of science in nursing (RN). al Excellence will host its annual and snacks; alcohol is permitted to the “pot” for a second chance mail-in form; alternatively, write quick elor of science in nursing (RN); Ja- Staunton: Lucas Meyer, bachelor “For the Love of Education” triv- with a photo ID. at the grand prize of $5,000. Tick- to The Partnership, P.O. Box 125, mie Geisler, bachelor of science in of science in biological sciences. ia night Saturday, Feb. 3, at Gil- The event will also serve as the ets cost $20 each; only 500 will Gillespie, IL 62033. Proceeds results! exercise science; Jessica Rutledge, Virden: Eliza Cumming, bach- lespie Civic Center. Doors will kickoff of ticket sales and a pre- be sold. The grand prize will be from the evening and the raffle Place your AD bachelor of science in chemistry; and elor of science in accountancy; open at 6 p.m., and the competi- raffle drawing for the Partner- awarded on , March will benefit the Partnership’s in the Nicholas Simmons*, bachelor of sci- and Stephanie Stauffer, bachelor tion will begin at 7 p.m. ship’s third annual Grand Raffle. 25. 25th anniversary drive to raise Enquirer ence in history. of science in business administra- The event will include mul- The night of the trivia contest, Cost to participate is $100 per $25,000, which will be used to ~Democrat Bunker Hill: Joshua Koehne, post- tion. ligans for sale, lightning rounds, two tickets will be drawn, each team, with up to 10 players per increase scholarship awards from Call games and free food. Attendees for a $100 cash prize. The win- team. Visit thepartnership7.org $500 to $1,000 per student. 217-854-2534

DEC. meetings calendar of events 28 Thursday, December 28 Thursday, Dec. 28 Proceeds benefit Gillespie Gillespie, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rotary Club Meeting: Demuzio Center Auxiliary Dining Room, High School girls’ soccer. Tack quilts and lap robes for Snap Fitness: Carlinville noon. Call Robin Niemeyer at (618) the veterans in hospitals in Senior Citizens Center, 213 Jan. 27 Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Staunton 292-6668 for more informa- St. Louis and area nursing North East Street, Carlinville, MCDD Proudly Pres- Campus, 7 p.m. tion. homes. 10:30 a.m. Free exercise ents The Glendale Riders: Life Recovery: Emmanuel Baptist Church - Activity Center, West class. Monday, Jan. 8 Monday, Jan. 15 Carlinville Elks Lodge, 201 1st South St., open meeting, 6:30 p.m. West Main, Carlinville, doors Party Kickoff Willing Workers Sew- HSHS St. Francis Hospi- open 5 p.m., dinner 5:30- for Dillon Clark for State ing Group: Zion Lutheran tal Mind-Body Health Pro- Friday, December 29 7:30 p.m., band plays 8-11 Representative: open bar Church, 107 West Elm Street, grams: Relax and Renew AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 p.m. p.m. Includes pork chop and and appetizers, 6-8 p.m. at Gillespie, 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Meditation Circle), 12:30-1 chicken dinner, live and si- the Ariston, Litchfield. Tack quilts and lap robes for p.m., hospital chapel. Free lent auction, raffles, 50/50, Sunday, December 31 the veterans in hospitals in and open to the public. Tuesday, Jan. 2 Tickets available at MCDD AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. St. Louis and area nursing Healthy Steps: Moving You State Representative Av- call 217-854-3473. All pro- Boy Scout Troop 63: Carlinville United Methodist Church homes. to Greater Health, 1:30-3 ery Bourne’s Traveling Of- ceeds to benefit the students basement, 7 p.m. p.m., hospital auditorium, fee fice Hours: Carlinville City of MCDD. Tuesday, Jan. 9 $10; and Mindfulness-Stress Hall, 550 North Broad Street, Willing Workers Sew- Management, 3:30-5 p.m., Monday, January 1 Carlinville, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 ing Group: Zion Lutheran hospital auditorium, fee $10. For more information call Trivia Night: Gillespie Life Recovery: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 South Broad, Church, 107 West Elm Street, Six-week sessions. 217-324-5200. Civic Center, 115 North Ma- open meeting, 7 p.m. coupin Street, Gillespie, door Living Free - Celebrate Recovery: Cross Church, Carlinville Wednesday, Jan. 3 featured event open 6 p.m. trivia at 7 p.m. Campus, 1030 W. Main, 7 p.m. Carlinville Area Hospi- Sponsored by The Partner- Carlinville Public Library Board: Library, 4 p.m. tal Auxiliary Blood Drive: ship for Educational Excel- Carlinville Elks Lodge, 201 lence. To register online to to Tuesday, January 2 West Main Street, Carlinville, www.thepartnership7.org. Or TOPS: Public Library, 6 p.m. noon-6 p.m. Walk-in doors print out form and mail to The Free Hearing Test for Seniors: 209 N. East St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. are welcome, to schedule an Partnership, P.O. Box 125, Emotions Anonymous: Locust Street Resource Center, 6 p.m. appointment call 217-241- Gillespie, IL 62033. AA Sobriety Society: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. 7550. Boy Scout Troop 62: Carlinville Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 Friday, March 16 Carlinville Public Schools Foundation: Primary School, 5:30 Formal dress, shoe re- University of Illinois Ex- p.m. sale: featuring gently used tension Charter Bus Trip to Carlinville Band Boosters Club: CHS Band Room, 7 p.m. formal, prom and homecom- Chicago Flower and Gar- Grief Support Group: First Baptist Church of Litchfield, Harrison ing dresses and shoes, 9 den Show at Navy Pier: $60 Street entrance, 6:30-7:30 p.m. a.m.-noon, First United Meth- per person; bus departs from odist Church, 900 Broadway, Wednesday, Jan. 3 Carlinville Plaza at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 3 Gillespie. Drop off items from For information or to register, Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary Blood Drive TOPS 2613: First United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive, 9-10 a.m. 8-9 a.m. (fee is $5 per dress visit web.extension.illinois. Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club: Conference Room, Carlinville Elks Lodge, 201 W. Main St., noon-6 p.m. and $2 per pair of shoes); edu/cjmm or call (217) 854- Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m. pick up unsold items at noon. . 9604. Tell ‘em you saw it in the MCED! 6 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, DECEMBER 28, 2017 IVEDC receives Ameren grant Illinois Valley Economic De- velopment Corporation was re- cently awarded a $2,500 chari- table giving grant by Ameren Illinois. IVEDC assists the low-in- come, disabled, elderly and other valuable individuals and families with a variety of services and re- sources. “Our goal is to improve lives and enrich communities,” said Executive Director Tracy Kreipe. “Ameren’s support of our mission helps to strengthen our existing work and service delivery system, thereby provid- ing improved outreach to those in need.” IVEDC, a private not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 1966, serves Macoupin, Jer- sey, Greene and Calhoun coun- ties. For more information, visit ilvalley-edc.org. Willing Workers begin efforts Jan. 8 The Willing Workers sewing group will begin tacking quilts and lap robes for veterans’ hospitals in St. Louis and area nursing homes Girl Scouts visit state capitol Monday, Jan. 8. They will work at Zion Lutheran Earlier this month, State Rep. Avery Bourne met with Carlinville Girl Scout Troops 6223 and 6377 and gave them a tour of the Illinois State Capitol. The girls learned about the Church in Gillespie every Monday history of the building and about state government. and Tuesday morning from 8:30- 11:30 a.m. until the end of March. Volunteers needed to knit hats for newborns Memorial Health System is seek- hats until Jan. 18. The hats will be sonville. ing volunteers to crochet or knit laundered, packaged and delivered Hats can be dropped off at any Il- tiny red hats for babies born in to participating hospitals in Illi- linois National Bank location. For Attend the Church February. The hats are part of the nois, including the three Memorial information on yarn specifications American Heart Association’s Lit- Health System hospitals that deliv- and hat patterns, visit memorial- tle Hats, Big Hearts campaign to er babies: Memorial Medial Center medical.com/littlehatsbighearts. raise awareness for congenital heart in Springfield, Abraham Lincoln Last year, volunteers across the na- of Your Choice! defects and heart disease. Memorial Hospital in Lincoln and tion made more than 90,000 hats Volunteers can knit or crochet Passavant Area Hospital in Jack- for the project. church listings

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Bethlehem Baptist Church Charity Baptist Church Memorial Christian Church St. Paul United Church of Christ 6975 Shaw Road, Shipman 21964 Charity Church Road, Carlinville 410 East First North Street, Carlinville 202 East Main Street, Carlinville 618-372-3639 Rev. Ray Robinson 217-854-8763 Pastor Justin Reynolds 217-854-2639 Pastor Gary Farthing 217-854-4046 Pastor Kevin L. Strope Christ-Following 101 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10: 30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Sunday Worship. 6:30 p.m., Sunday Worship. Worship; 6 p.m., Youth; 6 p.m., Bible Study. Service. The word “enough” is the en- dards that God has established, emy of the Gospel. The word but not through legalism. Blooming Grove Christian Church Chesterfield Bible Church New Beginnings Community Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church “enough” can kill you spiritu- “Not under compulsion” is one 29207 Quarton Road, Palmyra 106 Dunn Street, Chesterfield 142 West Center, Girard 415 South Broad Street, Carlinville ally. Many people live with a of Paul’s favorite phrases in the 217-436-2554 618-753-3128 Pastor Dave Carlson 217-627-3534 Pastor Kenneth Lovely 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry complex: Have I given enough? context of generosity. The word 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. Sunday Worship; 6 p.m., Youth Group. Worship. Worship; 6 p.m.; Sunday Discipleship. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Do I love enough? Do I share “enough” is its own type of com- 110 East Lincoln Avenue, Chesterfield Christ enough? Do I sacrifice pulsion. The Gospel is not about Boston Chapel Christian Church Concord Primitive Baptist Church Nilwood Baptist Church 217-854-6431 Reverend John Henry enough? Do I pray enough? Do any response that is “enough”; Girard 217-627-2795 27260 Concord Road, Palmyra 38 Judd St., Nilwood 5 p.m., Saturday evening, no Sunday I read my bible enough? Am I the Gospel is about the free re- Pastor, Larry Brandon 217-854-2411 217-627-2208 Pastor Ron Schaaff service. good enough? sponse of love flowing from 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. That is because many well- gratefulness for the sacrifice of ship Service. Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. The Federated Church: meaning (though I think mis- Christ that set us completely free. American, Baptist/Presbyterian USA guided) pastors preach a mes- The Gospel is not about what we Bunker Hill Baptist Church Cross Church Piasa United Methodist Church 122 East Second South Street, Carlinville sage built on “enough.” Their are to go and do for God, but 503 South Clinton, Bunker Hill 1030 W. Main, Carlinville Route 16, Piasa 217-854-3031 Rev. Megan Biddle message often appears to be, about what He has done for us. 618-585-3295 Pastor Darrell Molen 217-854-2837 Pastor Tim Rhodus Pastor Dean Blackburn 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday 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. “Do you give enough to the There are only two ways to ap- Sunday Worship. Sunday Worship. poor to really consider yourself proach God. One says, “I’ll obey Cross Church United Methodist Church of Shipman a good Christian? Why don’t some standard, and because of Carlinville Calvary United 679 Boy Scout Road, Hettick Plainview Baptist Church 278 Keating Street, Shipman Christians in America die like that I’ll be accepted.” The other Pentecostal Church 9 a.m., Sunday Worship. 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview 618-836-5804 Pastor Dennis Doane Jesus’ first followers? After all, says “I’ve been accepted by what 704 East First South, Carlinville Pastor William Baughman 9:15 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., good Christians... adopt, live Christ has done for me, and I 217-854-8724 Pastor Larry Mouser Emmanuel Baptist Church 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday Worship. poor, die martyr’s deaths, win love in response.” 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday Worship; 10:30 117 West 2nd South St., Carlinville Worship. all their neighbors to Jesus, use Christ has done all that is nec- a.m., Sunday School. 217-854-4473 Victory World Outreach only recycled cooking oil, drive essary to save us! Legalism cre- Pastor Rev. Cliff Woodman Pleasant Hill Christian Church at CarlinVilla, Route 4, Carlinville hybrids, etc.” We are forever left ates either spiritual pride or guilt/ Carlinville Church of Christ Children’s Church Coordinator Nikki Totsch 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond 618-610-5802 Pastor Don Garland 110 Rice Street, Carlinville 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10:15 a.m., Sunday 217-229-3074 10:30 a.m., Sunday thinking, “If I were a real Chris- despair. Christ creates freedom! 217-854-8550 217-854-6737 Worship. Preaching Minister Dave Ziegenbein tian, I’d be doing this or that.” The Gospel is not spelled “d-o” 9 a.m., Bible Study; 10 a.m., Worship Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Religion wants us to be addicted or “d-o-n-’-t,”, but rather it is Service. First Baptist Church Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Youth Groups 107 West Elm Street, Gillespie to works-righteousness and so spelled “d-o-n-e”! If you don’t 310 W. Madison, Girard - 217-627-2633 (ages 4-12th grade), 6 p.m. 217-839-2500 Rev. Christine E. Erdmann we turn anything into a new love and live radically, think Carlinville Church of the Nazarene 10:30 Sunday Morning 8 a.m., Sunday Traditional Worship; 10:30 “standard” to reach. about what Christ has done. Re- 318 East Nicholas, Carlinville Rural United Methodist Church a.m., Sunday Contemporary. Obviously, giving and any pent of the idols and saviors you 217-854-8849 Pastor Don Harrison First Christian Church of Girard 19789 South Standard City Rd., Carlinville form of sacrificial living are all have served in place of Him, and 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m., 700 West Center Street, Girard 217-854-5137 Rev. John R. Curtis Jr. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church important questions and things when you do, He will change Sunday Worship. 217-627-2529 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 238 Virginia Street, Shipman that many Christians who have your heart from one of selfish- 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m., Sunday Sunday School. 618-836-5575 Pastor Kara Shaw Carlinville First Worship. 8:45 a.m., Sunday Worship. experienced the love of the Gos- ness to one of love. 18772 Route 4, Carlinville Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church pel will want to do -- but never My name is Tim. I don’t give 217-854-8924 Pastor Steve Schmidt Holy Dormition Russian 2010 East First South Street, Carlinville Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church LC–MS in the context of “enough.” enough. I don’t serve enough. I 9 a.m., Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday Orthodox Church 217-854-7151 Father Michael Haag 501 Nobbe St., Farmersville Whenever we preach don’t love enough. I don’t sacri- Worship; 10 a.m., Kids Clubhouse. 300 North Fourth Street, Benld 5:30 p.m., Saturday Mass; 9 a.m., Sunday 217-725-1717 Rev. Micheal Strong “enough” we preach legalism. fice enough. I don’t pray enough. 217-835-2202 Mass. 9 a.m., Sunday School, 10 a.m. Divine Legalism has two unmistakable I don’t read my bible enough. I Carlinville United Methodist Church Very Reverend Father Paul Waters Service. marks: pride in those who feel am not good enough. I will never 201 South Broad Street, Carlinville 9:30 a.m., Sunday Liturgy. St. John’s Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church LC–MS like they live up to the standard be enough to accomplish what 217-854-4446 Pastor Rex Hendrix 110 West Water St, Dorchester 501 South Broad Street, Carlinville Medora United Methodist Church or guilt-complexes in those who Christ has already done for me. 9 a.m., Sunday Worship; 10:15 a.m., 618-362-6375 Pastor Gary Voss 217-854-8514 Pastor Timothy Wilcoxen don’t. The Gospel creates nei- I am grateful for God’s grace, Sunday School. 309-369-3137 Pastor Dean Blackburn 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study; 8:15 a.m., Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship. ther. The Gospel is not about mercy, love, and faithfulness, Sunday School. how much you give, or whether because those things are always or not you die, or if you adopt, enough. or if you go overseas. The Gos- Christ-Following 101 is writ- Dairy Queen Carlinville Attend the pel is about a heart of love that ten by Tim Rhodus, Lead Pastor 724 W. Main - Carlinville Prairie Farms does things simply and freely in of Cross Church, Carlinville- 217-854-8212 Area Hospital Church of Your response to what God has done Staunton-Hettick, thecrossmat- 510 Broadway - Gillespie 20733 North Broad Street Choice! for us. There are biblical stan- ters.org, timrhodus.com. 217-839-2215 217-854-3141 Dairy, Inc.

Thursday, DECEMBER 28, 2017 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 7 Joyce A. Webb, 34, Gillespie, has programs receiving grants from the Il- make feminine hygiene products avail- partial or joint custody for pets upon settlement with the company. been charged with deceptive practices linois State Board of Education. able and free for students. dissolution of a marriage. Of those funds, $1 million went to in connection with a June 24 incident in HB 2738 requires prisons to allow HB 3359 changes the “Forcible En- SB 1342 bans African and Asian the attorneys, $2.4 million went into which she allegedly delivered a check inmates to receive visitors in person try and Detainer Act” to the “Eviction elephants in circuses and traveling ani- certificates of deposit for the district, for $26.33 to Manu Petro, knowing her or via video teleconference, with some Act” to make the court system easier to mal acts. and the remaining $600,000 reim- bank would not honor the draft. exceptions for behavior. Relatedly, understand for the everyday person. SB 1586 allows the Department of bursed the district for fees and items Rebecca R. Welsh, 43, Girard, has 2989 prohibits the Department of Cor- SB 3 allows local government units Natural Resources to establish rules it paid for during the legal process. been charged with deceptive practices rections from limiting in-person visits to dissolve via referendum. for the public to scatter ashes in a state in connection with a Sept. 10 incident to inmates because of the availability SB 55 designates Aug. 4 of each park. #1 - Significant concerns for in which she allegedly delivered a of video-conferencing; and HB 3712 year as Barack in honor of SB 1722 creates tougher sentenc- school district over continued check for $61.67 to Manu Petro, know- allows the Department of Corrections the 44th President of the United States. ing guidelines for repeat gun offenders lack of funding by state Marriages ing her bank would not honor the draft. to provide inmates with temporary ac- SB 57 allows domestic violence vic- while working to keep nonviolent of- School districts throughout the William C. Richardson and Tessa- Susan M. Rocha, now 56, Gillespie, cess to content-controlled tablets for tims to continue to use their current cell fenders out of prison. state spent much of the year plan- marie L. Bonser, both of Benld. has been charged with deceptive prac- educational and visitation opportuni- phone when they have separated from SB 1761 prohibits sexual orientation ning to make cuts if the state did Alan R. Woodson and Cheri L. Clos- tices in connection with an Aug. 28 in- ties as a reward for good behavior. their abuser, helping them leave by from being considered a mitigating not make its promised categorical sen, both of Carlinville. cident in which she allegedly delivered HB 2740 requires the regional su- saving them financial costs from set- factor and clarifies that it does not con- payments for transportation, special Lawsuit a check for $50 to Whitlock Chiefs perintendent of schools and the Illinois ting up a new phone. stitute serious provocation in murder education and early childhood edu- Clarence K. and Mary L. Coombs Inc., knowing her bank would not hon- Community College Board make a SB 298 aims to expose gender-based cases. cation. filed a complaint in forcible entry and or the draft. High School Equivalency Testing Pro- price discrimination and allow con- SB 1895 provides that volunteer Several area districts held a detainer Dec. 18 against Dennis Cul- Harold M. Walker, 50, Benld, has gram available for qualified individu- sumers to make educated choices by firefighters or EMS personnel cannot press conference July 18 at Brigh- len and unknown occupants, seeking been charged with deceptive practices als. requiring dry cleaners, barbers and tai- be terminated by their employer for re- ton North Elementary School to possession of property in Medora, and in connection with a Sept. 4 incident in HB 2907 removes the requirement lors to provide price lists for standard sponding to an emergency call or text. voice their support for Senate Bill $630 for rent and allowing unauthor- which he allegedly delivered a check that a psychiatrist be in the same room services upon request. SB 1898 protects the right of cus- 1, school funding reform; in addi- ized occupants. for $125 to Whitlock Chiefs Inc., as a patient, thus allowing the use of SB 314 requires insurance to cover tomers to leave negative reviews on- tion, a town hall meeting in support Felonies knowing his bank would not honor the treatment via teleconference. mammograms for dense breast tissue. line by prohibiting the enforcement of of the bill was held July 27 at Gil- Matthew S. Konneker, 36, Ray- draft. HB 2959 bars health insurance com- SB 318 bars employers from penal- non-disparagement clauses. lespie High School, featuring Illi- mond, has been charged with unlaw- Samantha R. Walk, now 22, Cha- panies from denying coverage to Il- izing employees who refuse to disclose A complete list of all new Illinois nois Comptroller Susan Mendoza. ful possession of less than five grams tham, has been charged with deceptive linoisans with pre-existing conditions. their genetic information or participate laws going into effect on Jan. 1 is avail- Despite those efforts, Gov. Bruce of meth and aggravated fleeing or - at practices in connection with a July 15 HB 3001 puts regulations in place in workplace wellness programs that able at illinoissenatedemocrats.com/ Rauner vetoed the bill on Aug. 1. tempting to elude a peace officer in incident in which she allegedly deliv- to ensure transparency when landlords require disclosure of such information. images/PDFS/2017/Copy_of_Bills. However, the voted connection with a Dec. 16 incident in ered a check for $2,000 to Freedom deduct fines and penalties from renters. SB 641 allows county animal con- Effective1.1.18-final.pdf 38-19 to override the veto. On Aug. which he allegedly, while driving a Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram HB 3059 requires school districts to trol agencies to use funds for Tap, Neu- 28, the Illinois House failed to over- silver GMC truck, attempted to elude Inc., knowing her bank would not hon- report average daily attendance figures ter, Vaccinate, Return programs for ride the veto, with a vote of 63-45; a peace officer after visual and audible or the draft. for each grade level served. Relatedly, feral cats. TOP STORIES however, they approved a compro- signal was given, and in doing so dis- Curt A. Deming, 48, Carlinville, HB 3139 requires school districts to SB 866 requires the Department of (Continued from page 2) mise bill, Senate Bill 1947, on a obeyed two stop signs. He was also has been charged with two counts of collect and review chronic absence Veteran Affairs to provide returning #2 - CUSD 7 approves #4 million 73-34 vote. SB 1947 is similar to charged with improper use of registra- deceptive practices in connection with data and determine ways to encourage veterans with informational resources settlement with Union Pacific SB 1 but includes a $75 million tax tion and disobeying a stop sign. incidents in which he allegedly deliv- daily attendance; schools are encour- on how to acquire service animals. Eight years after Community Unit credit scholarship program for low- Ronnie W. Swann, 37, Bunker Hill, ered checks for $122.17 and $52.05 to aged but not required to provide sup- SB 883 allows children born within School District 7 filed a lawsuit income students; the Senate passed has been charged with failure to reg- Manu Petro, knowing his bank would port to students and families. 36 months of the death of a parent to against Union Pacific in connection the Senate on Aug. 29 and was sent ister with the violent offender against not honor the drafts. HB 3084 removes the statute of lim- inherit from the deceased parent if the with the mine subsidence that re- to Rauner for his signature the same youth registry in connection with a William R. Conlee, 22, Staunton, itations on prosecution for aggravated child was born with the decedent’s sulted in the loss of Benld Elemen- day; he signed the bill into law on Nov. 20 incident in which he allegedly has been charged with domestic battery DUI causing death. consent. tary School, the Board of Education Aug. 31, and it went into effect im- failed to notify Bunker Hill Police De- in connection with a Dec. 20 incident HB 3215 requires school districts to SB 1261 allows pet owners to create voted Aug. 16 to accept a $4 million mediately. partment within three days of vacating in which he allegedly grabbed an indi- his residence. vidual by the throat. Justin R. Howerton, 21, Carlinville, has been charged with unlawful failure LAWS to register as a sex offender in connec- (Continued from page 1) tion with a Sept. 30 incident in which he allegedly failed to complete his 90- bicyclists in no-passing zones and al- day registration with Carlinville Police lows bicyclists to drive on the shoulder. Department. HB 1785 allows an individual to Justin C. Helvey, now 29, Benld, has change their sex designation on their been charged with two counts of bur- birth certificate without undergoing a glary in connection with an Oct. 30 in- gender transition. cident in which he allegedly entered an HB 1805 allows driver’s license or individual’s building in the 100 block identification card applicants who are of North Hibbard, Staunton, and Plaza 16 years old or older (rather than 18) Laundromat in Carlinville with the in- the opportunity to be included in the tent to commit a theft. First Person Consent organ and tissue Dominique M. Kierbach, 19, Benld, donor registry. has been charged with unlawful pos- HB 2369 requires public and charter session of less than five grams of a sub- schools to provide reasonable breast- stance containing meth in connection feeding accommodations for students. with a Dec. 12 incident. HB 2388 requires the Department of Misdemeanors Children and Family Services to estab- John T. Tanner, 28, Brighton, has lish and maintain on its official website been charged with domestic battery in a searchable database regarding each connection with a Dec. 15 incident in day care entity licensed by the depart- which he allegedly struck an individual ment. 4-H youth attend Blackburn home opener in the face with a phone. HB 2390 adds crimes committed on the grounds of a religious facility to Macoupin County 4-H members recently attended the Blackburn College men’s basketball home opener against Elmhurst College on 4-H Joshua M. Timpe, now 19, Staunton, night. Attendees included, back row, from left, Gabe Pauline, Braylee Gilmore, Madison Dunn, Josiah Schuette, Ethan Schuette, Matthew has been charged with disorderly con- the definition of a hate crime, removes the $1,000 restitution cap and allows Eldred, Garrett Comerford, Elyse Eldred, Payton Harding, Caleb Cloninger, Ellie Wilson, Macie Wright, Saralynn Joiner, Chloe Velasquez, duct in connection with a Nov. 16 inci- Anthony Joiner and Alexia Mosby; middle row, Shelbie Parnell, Anna Cloninger, Bethany Cloninger, Ben Schuette, Braden Bowker, Malia dent in which he allegedly disturbed an courts to impose a fine based on the severity of the crime and damages. Re- Bowker, Grant Comerford, Addyson Noblet, Ethan Cloninger, Carter Joiner and Brendon Mosby; front row, Reagan Comerford, Aiden individual’s peace by making threats. Noblet, Makenna Harding and Jane Kalaher. Charles M. Myrick, 31, Springfield, latedly, HB 3711 includes intimidation, has been charged with obstructing stalking, cyberstalking or transmission identification in connection with a Dec. of obscene messages as possible hate 19 incident in which he allegedly fur- crimes and creates a civil penalty for VIsit us online! nished a false name to a peace officer. hate crimes. enquirerdemocrat.com PUBLIC NOTICE He was also charged with driving while HB 2404 creates the Credit for Prior Central Illinois Storage will be holding a public auction of license suspended and driving 15-20 Learning Act to improve degree attain- property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale will take mph above the limit (45 mph in a 30 ment opportunities for under-served place at www.storagetreasures.com. Property being sold student populations. mph zone). includes all contents in units of the following: HB 2449 allows service members Kevin L. Young, 56, Litchfield, has Carlinville (all locations) been charged with two counts of de- to terminate or suspend certain service 26 Brittney Bell 43 Carrie Moellendorf ceptive practices in connection with contracts. HB 2534 adds and removes several May 20 and June 7 incidents in which Certifi ed Public Accountants 48 Autumn Martin 356 Penny Osborn he allegedly delivered checks for $100 scheduled substances to/from the Il- 597 Delmar Ferguson 618 Paisley Ward and $120, respectively, to Whitlock linois Controlled Substances Act to Your area tax specialists. Gillespie (All locations) Chiefs Inc., knowing his bank would prohibit synthetic drugs like bath salts. HB 2595 creates the U.S. Coast G3 Cindy Brunaugh G34 Elizabeth Daniels not honor the drafts. • Income tax services • Auditing & accounting services G64 Melisa Middleton G104 Lora Kirk Ericka L. Cardoza, 46, Maryland Guard license plate. Heights, Mo., has been charged with HB 2626 provides that a person • Family business planning G359 Richard Jamison G360 Richard Jamison cannot be denied parenting time, par- criminal damage to property in connec- • Farm advisory services • Estate & trust planning Virden tion with a Nov. 25 incident in which ticipation in private or public adoption, V75 Donna Miller V316 Ashley Hilbert or foster care or guardianship because she allegedly caused less than $500 Please call to schedule a free initial consultation. V329 Lindsay Havens V404 Kelsey Wilburn they are blind. damage to an individual’s 2015 Chev- South Auction (16 units) January 4th – 10:00 am rolet truck by using a key to scratch the HB 2661 prohibits the expulsion of www.fl emingtawfall.com 217-324-5971 217-854-2536 Central Illinois Storage, Carlinville, IL • 217-854-3492 truck’s paint. children enrolled in early childhood

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Box 12/21-12/28 wanted. 12/28 322, Carlinville, or call 217-854-5298. ------1t5-17 HELP WANTED Medical Assistant, for the Macoupin County Maple Street “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” Medical Clinic in Gillespie and Carlinville. Will work closely WA17-0263 with medical and psychiatric providers, conducting histories, help IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT providing immunizations, drawing blood and providing health help MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS education. Experience with electronic health records important. wanted. wanted. COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Must be willing to work until 8:00 p.m. Three years of experience U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for ) in a family practice clinic preferred. Email resume to pgarrison@ J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. ) FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER 2005-OPT2, Asset Backed Pass-Through ) mcphd.net by Friday, December 29, 2017, or mail to Macoupin Certificates, Series 2005-OPT2; ) County Public Health Department, 805 North Broad St., OR PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT PLAINTIFF, ) 17 CH 58 Carlinville, IL 62626. Call if questions, 217-825-6705. to provide comprehensive prevention, acute and chronic care vs. ) at the Maple Street Medical Clinic in Gillespie and Carlinville. Heather Gardiner; John Gardiner; Granite City ) 1 years’ experience preferred. Will work in an integrated clin- Illinois Hospital Company, LLC d/b/a Gateway ) ic care setting with behavioral care. Ability to learn and uti- Regional Medical Center; ) lize EHR efficiently an absolute necessity. Emphasis on both DEFENDANTS quality and productivity is required. Evening hours of work re- NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE quired. Please send resume by Friday, December 29, 2017, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE As one of the nation’s leading providers of contract and home-based to [email protected] or mail to Macoupin County Public NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore rehabilitation services, Aegis Therapies® offers cutting-edge technologies Health Department at 805 North Broad Street, Carlinville, Illi- entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff and much more. Come join our team! Shawn Kahl, Sheriff of Macoupin, Illinois, will on January 25, 2018, at nois 62626. For more information call 217-825-6705. the hour of 09:00 AM at 201 East Main Street, Bottom Floor, Carlinville, Activities Aide Illinois 62626, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all Part-Time Shift and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment 20 hours per week, rotating weekends, occasional holidays mentioned, situated in the County of Macoupin, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: Excellent Medical • Competitive Compensation • PTO • 401(k) C/K/A: 204 Park Avenue, Gillespie, IL 62033 Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran DrugFree Workplace. PIN: 10-002-500-00 Interested candidates, please contact: The person to contact regarding information regarding this property Tasha Weir is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, T: 515-443-5075 Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to E: [email protected] file number WA17-0263. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time Or online: jobs.aegistherapies.com of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging Great opportunity for a motivated shall be sold under such terms. Christian business professional! Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) Group Accounts Manager Position Christopher J. Irk (6300084) available at Lake Williamson Christian Center. Individual would be re- Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) sponsible for oversight of our group accounts sales department book- Cory J. Harris (6319221) ing groups at our retreat facilities in Illinois, Missouri, Michigan and David A. Drescher (6301378) Kansas. Must have excellent phone and communication skills, and Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918) the ability to develop and maintain a large customer base. Must also Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) be energetic, organized, and work well in a team oriented Christian The Wirbicki Law Group LLC environment. Proficiency in training and use of our CRM (Salesforce) Attorney for Plaintiff will be required. Applicant would manage multiple group accounts 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 representatives as well as perform hands-on selling. Must maintain Chicago, IL 60603 income and expense budgets and work closely with our marketing de- Phone: 312-360-9455 partment to develop marketing and sales strategies. Management and Fax: 312-360-9461 supervisory experience required. Some travel will be required. Bene- WA17-0263 fits include insurance, vacation, holidays and flex days. Please send [email protected] resume to Lake Williamson Christian Center, Attn. Human Resources, I3070593 P.O. Box 620, Carlinville, IL 62626 or e-mail to [email protected].

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“THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO tact for information regarding the estate sufficient to identify it with state of illinois assumed name assumed name COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY real estate is: Mr. Wade Kurfman, reasonable certainty is as follows: in the circuit court publication notice publication notice INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Loss Mitigation Specialist, United Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in of the seventh Publication Notice is hereby given Publication Notice is hereby given BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” Community Bank, 1311 West Jef- Block Sixty-three (63) of the Origi- judicial cirCuit that on December 14, 2017 a cer- that on December 5, 2017 a cer- ferson, Auburn, IL 62615; Tele- tificate was filed in the office of the tificate was filed in the office of the WA17-0263 nal Plat of Benld, County of Ma- macoupin county, ILLINOIS phone: (217) 438-5416 County Clerk of Macoupin County, County Clerk of Macoupin County, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE coupin, State of Illinois. In the Matter of the Estate of (B) The common address and JOHN J. SPUDIC, JR, Deceased. Illinois, setting forth the names and Illinois, setting forth the names and 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Except any interest in the coal, other common description, if any, No. 17-p-139 post-office addresses of all of the post-office addresses of all of the MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS oil, gas and other minerals rights persons owning, conducting and persons owning, conducting and of the real estate is: 532 S. Plum claim notice underlying the land which have transacting the business known transacting the business known COUNTY DEPARTMENT, Street, Carlinville, Illinois Notice is given of the death of CHANCERY DIVISION (C) The legal description of the been heretofore conveyed or re- as: CLAGG’S BARBER SHOP. Lo- as: KYLE WAYNE ENTERPRISES. served in prior conveyances, and John J. Spudic, Jr. of Mt. Olive, Il- cated at 125 N. Broad, Carlinville, Located at 651 Woodburn Road, U.S. Bank National Associa- real estate is: linois. Letters of Office were issued That part of Lots Nine (9), Ten all rights and easements in favor of IL 62626. Brighton, IL 62012 tion, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan on December 8, 2017, to Stephen (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) the estate of said coal, oil gas and Dated December 14, 2017. Dated December 5, 2017. Mortgage Acquisition Corp. Spudic, 7116 St. Augustine Road, in Block Two (2) in Hoxsey and Ed- other minerals, if any. Pete Duncan, Pete Duncan, 2005-OPT2, Asset Backed Pass- Jacksonville, FL. 32217, as Execu- wards Addition to the City of Carl- 5. A common address or descrip- County Clerk County Clerk Through Certificates, Series tor, whose attorney is Erik Hyam of 12/21-1/4 12/14-12/28 inville, Macoupin County, Illinois, tion of the location of the real es- 2005-OPT2; Plaintiff, VS. Heather Silver Lake Group, Ltd. of Green- ______described as follows: tate is as follows: 303 S. 4th Street, Gardiner; John Gardiner; Granite Beginning at the Southeast cor- ville, IL 62246. Benld, Illinois Claims may be filed within six (6) City Illinois Hospital Company, ner of Block Two (2) in Hoxsey and 6. An identification of the mort- Edwards Addition to the Town (now months from the date of publication LLC d/b/a Gateway Regional gage sought to be foreclosed is as Medical Center; Defendants. City) of Carlinville; Thence running and any claim not filed within that ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT follows: period is barred as to the estate 17 CH 58 North parallel with the Wes line of said Block 55 feet; Thence running Names of mortgagors: Todd La- which is inventoried within that pe- NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF VILLAGE OF STANDARD CITY West parallel with the South line of Roche and Nikki Law riod. Claims REAL ESTATE said Block 185 feet; Thence run- Name of mortgagee: United must be filed in the office of the Clerk July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ning South parallel with the East Community Bank of this Court at the Macoupin County GENERAL FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, line of said Block 55 feet; Thence Date of mortgage: August 9, Courthouse, Carlinville, Illinois, and Beginning Balance on July 1, 2016...... $45,991.98 that pursuant to a judgment here- running East on the South line of 2005 copies mailed or delivered to the RECEIPTS tofore entered by the said court oc- said Block 185 feet to the place of Date of recording: August 10, Executor and to his attorney. Income Tax ...... $14,312.72 curred in the above entitled cause, beginning, situated in Macoupin 2005 Erik Hyam 1% Sales Tax ...... $376.36 Sheriff Shawn Kahl, Sheriff of Ma- County, Illinois. County where recorded: Ma- Attorney for Executor PPR Tax ...... $200.71 coupin, Illinois, will on January 25, Excepting, however, all coal, coupin County, Illinois Silver lake group, ltd. minerals and mining rights there- 2018, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Recording document identifica- 314 N. Monroe, P.O. Box 98 State Use Tax ...... $3,423.30 under. tion: Document No. 451031 Litchfield, IL 62056 Road & Bridge Tax ...... $4,145.98 201 East Main Street, Bottom Floor, (D) A description of the improve- Carlinville, Illinois 62626, sell at /s/ Lee Ross Phone: (217)324-6147 Miscellaneous (Donations and Hall Rentals) ...... $5,838.26 ments on the real estate is: Single [email protected] public auction to the highest bidder family residence. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Ameren Acctspay...... $1,602.75 12/28-1/11 for cash, all and singular, the fol- (E) The real estate may be in- BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Total Receipts ...... $29,900.08 ______lowing described real estate in the spected prior to sale at the follow- Emmet A. Fairfield Total ...... $75,892.06 said judgment mentioned, situated ing times: Not applicable. Registration No. 6180505 DISBURSEMENTS in the County of Macoupin, State of (F) The time and place of the 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 Salaries...... $2,708.00 sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January P.O. Box 2459 In the circuit court of the Illinois, or so much thereof as shall Utilities/Propane ...... $5,357.48 11, 2018, Macoupin County Court- Springfield, IL 62705 seventh judicial circuit be sufficient to satisfy such judg- Street Maintenance ...... $12,262.30 house – 1st Floor, 201 E. Main (217) 544-8491 MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS ment to wit: Street, Carlinville, Illinois [email protected] No. 2017-MR-144 Legal & Auditing...... $1,562.46 LOT NUMBERED 7 IN BLOCK (G) The terms of the sale are: 12/21-1/4 In the Matter of the Petition of Office Supplies ...... $1,301.12 LETTERED “D” IN H. W. RICE`S Cash in hand on day of sale. Plain- ______Change of Name of: Kody Scott Advertising ...... $293.70 FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY tiff may credit bid at the sale. The Freytag, Change of Name to: Kody Insurance ...... $812.00 OF GILLESPIE. SITUATED IN successful bidder will receive a Notice of Scott Funk Certificate of Purchase following Building Repair & Maintenance ...... $4,611.59 MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS. adjourned meeting NOTICE OF PUBLICATION the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon Miscellaneous (Reimbursements & Snow Removal)...... $5,910.54 EXCEPT THE COAL AND MINING of the county board Public notice is hereby given that confirmation of the sale by the Cir- Total Disbursements ...... $34,819.19 RIGHTS UNDERLYING SAID LOT. Public Notice is hereby given on January 17, 2017, at 2 p.m., in cuit Court of Macoupin County, Il- that an adjourned meeting of the Balance on hand June 30, 2017 ...... $41,072.87 C/K/A: 204 Park Avenue, Gil- Courtroom A, being one of the return linois. Macoupin County Board will be held MOTOR FUEL – OIL FUND lespie, IL 62033 days in the Circuit Court of Macoupin (H) Title will be conveyed sub- on the second floor of the new jail Beginning Balance on July 1, 2016...... $3,540.54 PIN: 10-002-500-00 ject to real estate taxes for 2016 in the City of Carlinville, Illinois, on County, I will present my Petition The person to contact regarding and subsequent years and special Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 6 p.m. for Change of Name in said Court, RECEIPTS information regarding this property assessments, if any; to building re- with the County Clerk. praying for the change of my name, Motor Fuel Tax ...... $3,852.69 is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law strictions and restrictive covenants ALL PERSONS having claims pursuant to the Statute in such case Carlinville National Bank Interest...... $5.24 made and provided. Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite of record; to easements of record or against the county will please file Total Receipts ...... $3,857.93 in place; to rights of way for roads, them before Thursday, January 4, Dated: December 6, 2017. 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any ques- Total ...... $7,398.47 streets, and highways; to rights of 2018, with the County Clerk. Kody S. Freytag, tions regarding this sale should re- DISBURSEMENTS tenants in possession, if any. Sale Pete Duncan, Petitioner fer to file number WA17-0263. The is subject to approval of the Circuit Macoupin County Clerk 12/14-12/28 Total Disbursements ...... $3,900.00 terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at Court of Macoupin County, Illinois. 12/28 ______Balance on hand June 30, 2017 ...... $3,498.47 time of sale, with the balance due BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP ______within 24 hours. The property is Emmet A. Fairfield improved by: Single Family Home. Registration Number: 6180505 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT The Property is not open for inspec- 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 OF THE 7TH Judicial circuit tion prior to sale. Springfield, IL 62705 macoupin county The real estate, together with (217) 544-8491 Kiehna, Sonya Marie NKA all buildings and improvements [email protected] Cozzone vs. Kiehna, Kevin Clip and Mail thereon, and tenements, heredita- 12/14-12/28 Richard ment and appurtenances thereunto ______No. 2009-D-000022 belonging shall be sold under such NOTICE BY publication terms. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Kevin CLASSIFIED AD FORM Richard Kiehna, defendants, that Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS this case has been commenced Laurence J. Goldstein in this court against you and other Macoupin County~Carlinville (0999318) UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, defendants, asking for Petition for Christopher J. Irk (6300084) an Illinois banking corporation, Rule to Show Case and Petition to Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Plaintiff, vs. TODD E. LAROCHE, terminate Child Support presented Enquirer~Democrat Cory J. Harris (6319221) NIKKI R. LAW, UNKNOWN OWN- and reviewed by court. For good David A. Drescher (6301378) ERS AND NONRECORD CLAIM- cause shown, Petition for rule to ANTS, Residential Real Estate, show cause granted. It is hereby Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918) ordered that a rule be issued on $1.50 Per Line Defendants. Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) Kevin Kiehna as to why he should The Wirbicki Law Group LLC No. 2017CH117 not be held in contempt of court for $12.00 all three publications Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF AC- failure to pay his one-half of college 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 TION related expenses as ordered by the (Approximately 4 Words Per Line - 4 Lines) Chicago, IL 60603 Notice is hereby given to UN- Court on March 23, 2009. Phone: 312-360-9455 KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRE- UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance Fax: 312-360-9461 CORD CLAIMANTS of the real es- Enquirer~Democrat, Enquirer Express and in this case in the office of the clerk WA17-0263 tate described below, Defendants of this court Macoupin County Coal Country Times [email protected] in the above-entitled case, pursuant Courthouse, Carlinville, Illinois, on or I3070593 to the provisions of Sections 2-206, before January 30, 2018, 1:30 p.m., 12/14-12/28 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DE- ______of Civil Procedure, that the above- FAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is THE COMPLAINT. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR now pending in said court and the WITNESS, December 19, 2017 THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL day on or after which a default may Lee Ross, CIRCUIT be entered against Defendants is Clerk of the Circuit Court MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS January 26, 2018. 12/2-1/4 UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff has certified the follow- ______an Illinois banking corporation, ing regarding said foreclosure ac- Plaintiff, vs. KEITH D. CURTIS, assumed name ESTHER CURTIS, UNKNOWN tion filed on publication notice OWNERS AND NONRECORD December 14, 2017. Publication Notice is hereby given CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs that on December 21, 2017 a cer- Non-Residential Real Estate and Case Number are as follows: tificate was filed in the office of the No. 17-CH-54 United Community Bank, an Illi- County Clerk of Macoupin County, NOTICE OF SALE (Please enclose proper payment with your ad – thank you! nois banking corporation; Case No. Illinois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given post-office addresses of all of the that pursuant to a judgment of fore- 2017-CH-117 persons owning, conducting and closure entered by the court on the 2. The court in which said action transacting the business known as: Complaint for Foreclosure in the was brought is as follows: Circuit CAMPBELL PROPERTY MAINTE- Name above-entitled cause, the property Court for the Seventh Judicial Cir- NANCE. Located at 12062 Gregory hereinafter described or so much cuit, Macoupin County, Illinois Court, Carlinville, IL 62626. Address thereof as shall be sufficient to sat- 3. The names of the title holders Dated December 21, 2017. isfy said judgment, will be sold to Pete Duncan, of record are: Todd LaRoche and the highest bidder. County Clerk City Phone (A) The name, address and tele- Nikki Law 12/28-1/11 phone number of the person to con- 4. A legal description of the real ______

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