The Village Communicator JUNE 14Th & 15Th, 2019

The Village Communicator Volume 21, Issue 2 - Summer 2019 - Circulation - 6659

Village Officials:

Mayor: Robert L. Jackstadt Clerk: Ross Breckenridge JUNE 14th & 15th, 2019

Village Trustees: CARNIVAL GAMES & RIDES BEER GARDEN WITH DOMESTIC BEER, HARD LEMONADE, AND CRAFT

Mary Beth Williams BEER Ben Maliszewski ADULT DAIQUIRIS AND A VARIETY OF MARGARITAS Walt Harris HUGE VARIETY OF FOOD & REFRESHMENTS Bob Marcus Susan Jensen **FRIDAY, JUNE 14 from 5 PM- Mark Foley MIDNIGHT**

FEATURED BAND Feudin’ Hillbilly’s

Inside this issue: **SATURDAY, JUNE 15 from 8 AM- Administration 2 MIDNIGHT** Seniors Group 5 COVERED BRIDGE RUN 8:00 AM Police Department 6 5K Run

Homecoming 7-8 5 Mile Run 1 Mile Fun Run GCFPD 9 Cool Cities 11 5 PM PARADE - “A Salute to Our First Responders”

Library 13 FIREWORKS (Approx. 10 PM) Bus. of the Month 16 FEATURED BAND Calendar 19 Smash Band

ALL REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GLEN-CARBON.IL.US

Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034 • 618-288-1200 Voted One of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the USA by CNNMoney.com in 2009!

Administration Pages From the Mayor’s Desk Robert L. Jackstadt

It is great that summer is here! It was fun following our St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, especially given the team’s slow start. I hope you and your family can enjoy our Village parks, walking and bike trails and everything that makes Glen Carbon the great place to live, work and raise a family.

Old Troy Road Construction Project

The original phasing plan for the project was to complete Bouse Road, while allowing vehicular access via a 12-foot temporary rock road with passing turn outs. Once Bouse Road was complete, the contractor was to move to finish Old Troy Road from Glen Crossing to the project’s southern end.

Due to citizen and emergency services feedback, the phasing plan ha been revised to completing Bouse Road AND the portion of Old Troy Road from Bouse to Glen Crossing, while allowing access on Bouse Road via a 16-foot temporary rock road with a number of passing turn outs. Additional material has been added to strengthen the access road struc- ture. The access road through the farmer’s field from Bouse to Glen Crossing is not feasible because the property owner was not amenable to this request. Altering the phasing to essentially constructing a “t” of improvements (Bouse WITH the northern part of Old Troy Road) will allow traffic to access Old Troy Road to the south while the “t” improvements are being constructed over the summer to early fall. Once this phase is complete, this section will be open and the next phase of construction will be Old Troy Road from Bouse to the southern limits of the project.

Weather permitting, construction on Bouse Road was scheduled to start during the last two weeks of May. If you have any questions please contact Jamie Bowden, Village Administrator at 288-2614, Jennifer Doody, Director of Public Works at 288-2647 or Brian Kulick, at Juneau Associates 656-0900.

I want to thank all of the Glen Carbon residents that attended the public forum on April 15, 2019 at Cassens Elementary School, especially those from the Fairfield Subdivision. The Village listened to your comments and suggestions and modified the construction schedule based on the public input we received.

Schon Park Phase II Officially Opened

On May 5, 2019, the Village officially opened Schon Park Phase II. Phase II included the installation of an ADA compliant playground, comfort station (restrooms) and parking lot. Also included in the construction was site grading, sewer installation and site electricity to provide lighting for the park. The site is solar powered through the installation of solar panels. The total cost of this park improvement is $1,800,000. Thanks to you the Glen Carbon taxpayers for making Schon Park Phase II a reality!

I want to specially thank the Junior Service Club of Edwardsville Glen Carbon for their generous donation in the amount of $40,000 for the ADA compliant playground.

2 Glen Carbon Election Results

Congratulations to Bob Marcus, Susan Jensen and Mark Foley who were elected as Trustees for the Village of Glen Carbon on Tuesday April 2, 2019. The newly elected Trustees were sworn in at our board meeting on May 14, 2019 by Madison County Circuit Court Chief Judge David A. Hylla. I look forward to working with these new Trustees.

According to the Madison County Clerk’s website, the Trustee election results were as follows:

Bob Marcus 779 Susan Jensen 253 Mark Foley 250 Victor Smith 183 Mary Ann Smith 170 Ross Breckenridge 146 Ryan Lattina 5

Likewise, congratulations to David Boduch, Carrie Smith, and Robert Klingensmith who were all elected as Glen Car- bon Centennial Library District Trustees.

2019 Glen Carbon Homecoming – June 14 & 15th 2019

In just a few weeks on Fathers’ Day weekend, the Glen Carbon Homecoming will take place in the heart of Glen Car- bon on Main Street in Old Town. I hope that you, your family and friends will spend some time enjoying this community event. Everyone is welcome!

Board, Committee and Commission Members Appointed

I recently appointed or reappointed the following persons to serve terms as unpaid volunteers on the following board, committee or commissions:

Charlie Linnemeyer Planning & Zoning Commission Joan Foster Historical & Museum Commission Aaron Mueller Historical & Museum Commission Paul Brown Historical & Museum Commission Victor Smith Glen Carbon Police Commission Mike Gatrell Police Pension Board Cathy Hicks G.L.E.N Committee Eric Royer Residents’ Advisory Board Andrea Brodzenski Residents’ Advisory Board Olivia Reynolds Residents’ Advisory Board Michael Homann Residents’ Advisory Board Johnathan Frazier Residents’ Advisory Board John Slosar Cool Cities Committee Jamie Wilkinson Business Advisory Board Dr. Kristen Jacobs Business Advisory Board Chris Boyer Business Advisory Board Jerome Kellerman Business Advisory Board Cindy Cobetto Community Events Committee

Thanks to all of you for your dedication to Glen Carbon!

If you have not already done so, please sign up to receive Glen Carbon Vmails via the Village website: www.glen- carbon.il.us. As always, if you have any questions regarding the Village or would like to join a Committee or Commis- sion, please do not hesitate to call me at 288-2609 or email me at [email protected].

Upcoming Dates:

Home-Delivered Meals Fall Large Item Pickup Do you know of a senior or disa- The week of October 14-18 on residents regular scheduled pick-up day. bled adult who would benefit from home- delivered meals? Main Street Community Center Fall Yard Waste Collection Village residents may drop off yard waste items at offers a hot, balanced meal every weekday for just the Public Works garage, including grass clippings, leaves, sticks and twigs. $4.00 per day. The meals are delivered to recipi-

ents by trained, caring volunteers who provide a  Saturday, November 2 from 8am to 3 pm  Saturday, December 7 from 8am to 3 pm check-in with clients Monday-Friday. The pro-

gram is open to any Edwardsville or Glen Carbon

All eligible veterans are encouraged to join resident on a flexible full-time, part-time, or tem- the V.F.W. or the American Legion. To find porary basis. out if you are eligible contact the American Legion at 288-7118 or the V.F.W. at 288- Food Assistance for Seniors 9747 Main Street Community Center and the St. Louis

Foodbank partner to bring the Commodity Sup-

ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT plemental Food Program (CSFP) to our area. Each

Our 2018 Water Quality Report is now avail- month, recipients receive a box of pantry staples able please visit http://www.glen- such as cereal, rice, peanut butter, cheese, and carbon.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/385/ Annual-Drinking-Water-Quality-Report to canned goods. Delivery is also available. To qual- view the annual water quality report. This ify, you must: report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water  Be age 60 or older during 2018. For a paper copy, call (618)  Have a monthly income of $1354 or less 288-1200. For information or to apply, contact the Community Center at (618) 656-0300 or [email protected].

54th Annual NAACP Edwardsville Free- dom Fund Banquet. Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3PM. Meridian Ballroom at SIUE. Keynote speaker: Tasha Fox. 618-692-6610

4 Glen Carbon Seniors’ Group, Inc. Bill Newman

Recapping March through May. After several different approaches to our lunch schedule, we settled upon one that seems to work fairly well. We are no longer having the various tables of members responsible for providing and serving the lunch. We are depending on our caterer to play a big role. The first and third Tuesdays remain as brown bag days. (Provide your own, or eat before ar- riving). The second Tuesday is a catered lunch for $6 per person. Week 4 is a one item (e.g. Tacos, Pizza etc.), plus salad possibly. In lieu of our previous pot-luck luncheons, generally two times per year, we are now having a catered meal. We went to this approach since more and more of our members are taking advantage of the Senior Shuttle bus to take them to the Center and return them to their abode. It made it unwieldly for the patrons to have food at the center in a timely fashion, as well as cumbersome to handle on the bus. If you are interested in joining or just visiting us on any given Tuesday, and need transportation, call Michele at 288- 2664 with your request.

January and February were rather slow months. March started to heat up with a corned beef and cabbage luncheon on March 12th. Yeah, we jumped the gun on St. Patty’s day. It was great. We didn’t do anything for St. Urho’s Day. (It’s a tongue-in-cheek celebration created by the Finnish people, of which I am one-fourth.) It has nothing to do with snakes, but does address grasshoppers. Want to know more? Google it. Then two weeks later, things really warmed up as we enjoyed a program put on by a representative from the Fire Safety Company of Wood River. The hit of the program was toward the end when he fired up the simulator and had several of us try our hand at extinguishing the simulated fire with a fire extinguisher. Yours truly got it done in 7 seconds, but got upstaged by member Connie Evans who did it in under 5 seconds.

May brought us another of our historical, sometimes hysterical, programs from Barbara Kay. This time she portrayed the inimitable Annie Oakley. The NO FIREARMS rules for the building prevented any demonstra- tions by Barb, for which she is probably thankful. Then at the end of the month, May 28th, we held our annual picnic in Miner Park. We had the entire picnic catered so all could relax and not have to cook anything in abundance. We normally have our Hamburger feast as close to Independence Day as possible. This year however, we have decided to hold it early, which puts it on June 25th. Then we have a lull until our Halloween Party, set for October 29th. If a bus trip becomes a reality this year, it will be sometime between early Septem- ber and the middle of October. Check the next (Fall) issue of the Communicator for details.

No trips have been discussed as of this printing. Discussions are being held relative to the annual Tuesday so- journ to Fairmount Park for the Hooky Tuesday afternoon of racing, as well as the always fabulous noon Brunch buffet. Available dates are being checked and then we need a group of 20. Privately owned vehicles are used for this event, thus keeping the cost down. If interested in joining us for this event, call the center and speak to Michele. She will relay the info to an appropriate member.

If you are interested in any of our activities, I would recommend that you pick up a copy of our newsletter at the Center, or call Michelle @ 288-2664. The newsletter is usually at the center by the first Tuesday of each month. If you would prefer an electronic version, send me an e-mail request, ([email protected]) and I will add you to the newsletter list). You will get it in pdf format. We meet every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Visit us as a guest. Play cards, dominos, bingo or shuffleboard, (weather permitting). For more information on the group you may contact Russ Marti, President, 288-3165 [email protected]; Bill Newman, Vice President, 288-7748,Peggy Watson, Treasurer, 692-1714, [email protected], or Bill Long, Secretary, 288-2093, [email protected].

5 Glen Carbon Police Department

Winter is finally over! As we go into Spring and Summer months, I would like to remind our citizens of some of the services we offer at the Glen Carbon Police Department.

First, the Glen Carbon Police Department is available to our community as a Safe Exchange location. We allow individu- als to meet in the lobby of the Glen Carbon police station, located at 149 N. Main Street, to finalize personal transactions or to make safe child custody exchanges in a secure location. The Glen Carbon Police Department is a full service, 24 hour a day police agen- cy, and our lobby is always a secure location under video surveillance. We offer this service in an effort to increase the safety of people engaged in face-to-face transactions that originated via online sites or for those involving child custody exchanges. These efforts attempt to provide a safe environment and to reduce the potential for violent criminals to target victims using the ruse of a sales transaction. They are also intended to provide a safe environment for family members, who have court ordered visitations ,to make custody exchanges free of the threat of harm.

The Glen Carbon Police Department will not allow any transactions involving weapons to take place on Village property, nor will the Glen Carbon Police Department allow Village property to be used in the facilitation of illegal transactions. Members of the Glen Carbon police staff will not facilitate, witness, or otherwise be associated with any transaction between private parties. However, if a party to an exchange has a legitimate concern for safety, a Glen Carbon police officer may conduct a civil standby to ensure that all parties are safe during the transaction or exchange. If you have any questions, please contact us on our non- emergency phone number of 618-288-7226.

Second, the Glen Carbon Police Department participates in the Prescription Drug Drop-off Program. Under this program, the Village of Glen Carbon installed a secure prescription drop-off box in the lobby of the Glen Carbon police station, which is available 24 hours per day and is under video surveillance. The prescription drop-off box enables people to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs in a safe manner that keeps prescription medications out of the water supply and away from people who may abuse narcotic medications. The prescription drop-off box CAN ACCEPT any over the counter medicines, prescription medicines, narcotics, painkill- ers, hormones, antibiotics, ointments, oils, liquid medications, cough syrups, and unidentified pills. The prescription drop-box CANNOT ACCEPT any sharps, razors, needles, syringes, mercury thermometers, asthma inhalers, hearing aids, household wastes, or oxygen tanks. Please do not place these prohibited items in the prescription drop-box. It places our staff in danger of being injured. If you have any questions, please contact us on our non-emergency phone number of 618-288-7226.

Third, in an effort to work with our residents to prevent and solve crimes, the Glen Carbon Police Department has estab- lished a Voluntary Camera Registry. As in other communities, this camera registry establishes a database of privately owned video surveillance systems throughout our subdivisions and commercial areas. As part of an investigation, our patrol officers or detec- tives may reach out to citizens on the registry to help identify victims, witnesses, suspects, or leads in a case. The camera registry is: Completely voluntary Limited to exterior video surveillance only An effort to increase cooperation between our investigators and citizens Used solely to prevent or solve crimes

Village residents and business owners who wish to register their surveillance camera systems may do so under the Police Depart- ment tab of our Village website at www.glen-carbon.il.us,. Registration is simple and free of cost. The camera registry is completely voluntary, and may be removed from our database by the property owner at any time. Registration does not mandate con- sensual release of video surveillance in all circumstances. If you have any questions, please contact us on our non-emergency phone number of 618-288-7226.

Finally, our welcomed warm weather also brings greater potential for theft in our neighborhoods – especially burglaries to vehicles. Please remember to remove all valuables from your vehicles overnight - especially purses, wallets, electronic de- vices, prescription medications, and firearms. Please remember to secure and lock all unattended vehicles. Should you see some- thing you believe to be suspicious in your neighborhood, our police officers are happy to respond and investigate your concerns, 24 hours a day. As always, if you have a real emergency, do not hesitate to call 911. If you simply have questions or you wish to ob- tain extra patrols in the area of your residence or business, please contact us on our non-emergency phone number of 618-288-7226.

Thank you, and I wish you a safe and happy summer.

Todd A. Link Chief of Police 6 HOMECOMING 2019 Homecoming Vehicular Homecoming 2019 will take place Parking Restrictions & Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June Road Closures 15, 2019! This year will feature many of your familiar favorites as well as some fun The following roadways within the new additions! Village of Glen Carbon will be  Friday, June 14 Feudin’ Hillbilly’s perform- closed (with parking restrictions) to ing from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

vehicular traffic at the listed times  RunWell will be hosting 5K, 5 mile, and 1 and dates to facilitate the Village of mile run, at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. Glen Carbon Homecoming Event. The CEC will begin placing fliers on cars.  Carnival matinee will be Saturday, June 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.  Carnival tickets can be purchased at the Vil- The parking lots in Miner Park, behind the Gaze- lage of Glen Carbon for $18 per sheet until bo, Library and Collinsville Street 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2019. Thursday, June 13, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.  Parade at 5:00 p.m. “A Salute to Our First Main Street will be closed to through vehicular Responders” is the theme for this year.

traffic between Spruce Street and School Street.  Smash Band from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on

Friday, June 14, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15. South Side of Guy Street (From South Meridian  Fireworks around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Road to Spruce Street) June 15. West Side of Spruce Street (From Guy Street to Main Street) South Side of Rosin Street 2019 GLEN CARBON HOMECOMING PARADE ROUTE (Parking will be restored on Sunday The parade will stage at the New Bethel United morning, June 16th) Methodist Church parking lot. The parade will begin at New Bethel United Methodist Church Parade Route (north of the Main Street/Glen Crossing Road/ Saturday, June 15, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. Meridian intersection) and proceed down Main Both Sides of Main Street (From New Street, but will end at School Street. Bethel Church to School Street) Parade watchers should line up between Hickory The intersection of Main at Meridian/Glen Cross- Hill Lane and School Streets and enjoy the pa- ing as well as the road between Main/Hickory rade! Hill Lane and Meridian/Glen Crossing will close at 5:00 p.m. for the Homecoming parade. Parking for 2019: (Parking will be restored at the conclusion of the parade)  Shuttle bus will be available at Village Hall  Overflow parking will be at the Bridge Church on Steiss St.

7 Thank you to our 2019 Homecoming Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors Allison’s Comfort Shoes First Community Credit Union Patterson Tire Run Well TheBank of Edwardsville TWM, Inc.

Gold Sponsors Gori, Julian & Associates, P.C. Irwin Chapel Keller Construction, Inc.

Silver Sponsors Donnewald Distributing Early Explorations Too Glen Carbon Centennial Library Jackson Lewis, P.C. Juneau Associates, Inc. Republic Services The Glass and Mirror Shop

Bronze Sponsors Cardinal Chimney Services, LLC George Alarm Company Glen Carbon Police Association Gonzales Companies Steve Slemer Together We Learn Town and Country Gun Club Wood Law Office

8 GC Fire Protection District

Charles Bolinger | The Intelligencer

Glen Carbon residents Amy Garcia, second from left, and Jennifer Jakel, center, visited the Glen Carbon Fire Protection District Board Meeting Tuesday to thank paramedics Brad Perry, left, Brian Brinson, second from right, and assistant fire chief Danny Piccarella, right, for saving the life of their son, Jackson, held by Garcia. Jakal holds Jackson’s twin brother, Liam.

Glen Carbon residents Amy Garcia and Jennifer Jakel attended the Glen Carbon Fire Pro- tection District’s April 30 meeting to thank the District and its Emergency Management Services and Firefighter members for rescuing their 20 month old son Jackson after a chok- ing incident at their home on March 24.

Glen Carbon Fire Protection District EMS Director Eric Wilson said that the fast response by EMTs Brian Brinson and Brad Perry likely saved the toddler’s life as he appeared non- responsive at the time they arrived. Assistant Fire Chief Danny Picarella was on hand and drove the ambulance so that both the EMTs were able to work on Jackson on the way to Anderson Hospital. After a few days at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Jackson has made a full recovery.

Wilson said not all of the 125 or more monthly calls are that dramatic but that this was an example of how the EMS provides a rapid and effective response to the community with most calls responded to in three to five minutes.

The Glen Carbon Fire Protection District is an independent unit authorized by the Illinois Fire Protection Act of 1927 to provide fire suppression and prevention, rescue and emergency ambulance service within its defined district as well as support to adjacent cities and fire districts which also provide coverage in Glen Carbon during periods of high activity. It is administered by a five-person Board of Trustees appointed by Madison County. Thank You!

9 2019 G.L.E.N AWARD NOMINATION

The G.L.E.N. (Gardening, Landscaping, Enhancing Nature) Committee will be presenting six G.L.E.N. AWARDS to Glen Carbon area residents, civic/neighborhood groups, and business owners who have made the Village more attractive by enhancing the beauty of their properties through gardening/landscaping.

Anyone may submit a nomination form to the G.L.E.N. Committee. Each nominated property will be judged and photographed by the committee. Winners receive a special sign to place on their property, a certificate of recognition signed by the Mayor, and are announced in our local newspaper.

Nomination submittal deadline is June 3, 2019 Judging will take place on June 8, 2019

Three ways to submit your nomination: 1 Mail to Village Clerk’s Office, Village Hall, 151 N. Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 2 Drop the nomination off at the Village Hall Office Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 3 Send an email to [email protected]

------Categories: (Please circle one) Residential Civic/Neighborhood Business/Commercial

Property Address: ______

Nominee’s Name: (If known):______

Phone: ______Email______

Your Name: (If different):______Phone: ______

Why do you believe this property should receive a G.L.E.N. Award?

______.

New Members

The G.L.E.N. Committee would like to welcome new members Debbie Owen and Janis Little. There are still a few spots open for new committee members. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Public Safety Facility 149 N. Main Street. Please join us if you can.

Cool Cities Committee

Popular Solar Power Program Enters Fourth Year

“Grow Solar Metro East” is the new name for the popular program bringing lower-cost solar power to the Metro East. This will be the fourth year for the program, formerly known as “Solarize Metro East,” “Solarize Madison Coun- ty / Glen Carbon,” and as “Solarize Godfrey” in 2016.

Like its predecessors, Grow Solar Metro East is a bulk purchase program that makes solar more affordable for home owners, businesses, farmers, and non-profit organizations. As before, Grow Solar Metro East will use a competitive bid process to select the best-qualified vendor who can deliver a quality product at a below-market value price. Last year’s program sought to broaden its offerings by offering lease agreements and community solar projects for customers who do not own their own property or who have shading issues that discourage on-site solar power generation.

The program is led by the non-profit Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), in partnership with the Madison County Resource Management Program, Lewis & Clark Community College, Glen Carbon and Edwardsville Cool Cities Committees, Sierra Club, with the support of local volunteers and communities. Each year, additional forward-thinking cities, villages, and other organizations endorse and support the program as they seek to promote clean energy, environmentally sound solutions, and lower costs for their communities through lower energy costs for decades to come. Grow Solar Metro East is supported by the cities of Alton, Collinsville, Belleville, Edwardsville, and Troy , as well as by the villages of Bethalto, East Alton, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Hamel, Livingston, Maryville and Roxana.

As always, this year’s program will feature a series of “Solar Power Hours” which explain how solar power works, and which provide details about the bulk-purchase program. Those Solar Power Hours will be conducted across the Metro East, generally in the evenings. They are your best opportunity to learn more about the program and whether it is right for your situation.

As the program progresses, you can find status updates and schedules for Solar Power Hours at the Grow Solar Metro East website (growsolarmetroeast.com). In the interim, local volunteers are available to answer questions (Chris Krusa at (410) 490-5024 or Kevin McKee at (618) 365-0428.

Grow Solar Metro East is administered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association at no cost to the counties or municipali- ties. This type of program has been successful and is growing throughout Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Past Illinois programs include the Metro East programs, Urbana-Champaign, and Bloomington-Normal.

For more information on the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, which sponsors and leads the Grow Solar campaigns, visit: https://www.midwestrenew.org/.

For further information or to receive a Solar Power Hour schedule when available, please contact Chris Krusa at (410) 490-5024 or Kevin McKee at (618) 365-0428.

Save the Date The G.L.E.N. Committee will be hosting their 10th Scarecrow Contest on Octo- ber 5th. Look for the committee’s scarecrows around town during the month of September. Entry form and rules will be in the next edition of the Communica- tor. Hope to see you and your scarecrow there.

11 Senior Center Page

By Michele Suwe, Administrator plates), or LIHEAP. A SHIP officer will be here on the first Tuesday of each month. Please call for an appointment, Summer is almost here! It’s at 288-2664. time to have fun with family and friends. Stop by for an Summer is a great time for a day trip! SSP invites any- afternoon of bingo, games, one 18 years or older to participate! In June, join the group prizes, and refreshments. Our and travel to historic Jefferson Barracks to commemorate next game day(s) will be on Wednesday, May 22nd; the 75th anniversary of D-Day, or travel to Stages for a per- Wednesday, June 26th; and Wednesday, July 24th. formance of “The Boy from OZ”. In July, travel to the newly designed Gateway Arch National Park to see an Be our guest with the Glen Carbon Senior Group. The award winning documentary, and visit the newly updated group meets from 12:30-3PM each Tuesday. There are museum and gift shop. Then have lunch at St Raymond’s, games, activities, food and fun for all! The Glen Carbon followed by a visit to the Old Courthouse and the newly Senior Group has a motto “Seniors NOT at home!” restored Soldiers Memorial Building. If you are interested in getting more detail please call Michele at 288-2664 or Consider joining our “flexercise class” for an SSP at (618-)465-3298 X 114. hour of corny jokes, laughter and a few exer- cises! Save the date for the next AARP Safe Driving Class to Our class meets every Monday and Wednes- be held here at the Center on Wednesday, October 2nd and day from 9-10am. Thursday, October 3rd each day from 12:30-4:30PM. There is limited seating for this class so call 288-2664 to save The Glen Carbon Homecoming is Friday, June 14th and your seat! Saturday, June 15th, both days 5pm to Midnight. There will be shuttle service provided from the upper lot of the Glen Mark your calendars for the next AARP Carbon Village Hall to Main Street, so come out, have din- SHRED EVENT to be held in the parking ner, see a few friends, and enjoy the festivities! lot in front of the Glen Carbon Senior/ Community Center, in October! More infor- The Glen Carbon Lunch Bunch gets together on the second mation available soon! Thursday of each month to have a meal together at an area restaurant. If you are interested in having lunch with us, The Glen Carbon Senior/Community Center provides all just call for the current location, and if you are a Glen Car- seniors and physically challenged residents, the service of bon resident, we can pick you up! Just call 288-2664. our Para-transit Bus for your local transportation needs. The bus operates between 8:30 AM & 3PM, Mon- Could you use a little help with your summer cooling day through Friday. To schedule a ride call the Center bills? If you are a senior or disabled, and an Ameren IL at 288-2664. customer, you may qualify for help with your bill. Please call 288-2664 for an appointment and more information. The Center is available (by reservation only) on weekends for birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, receptions, If you need legal assistance with a will, baby showers, etc. A reservation application and a minimal power of attorney or just have a legal fee are required. Check the Village of Glen Carbon Web- question, the Land of Lincoln might be site for more details (http://www.glen-carbon.il.us) or come able to help! They are an organization by the Center between 8AM & 3:30PM, Monday through that offers free legal assistance to most Thursday. seniors, age 60 and older. A representative is available at the Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 10-1 For further information on any of our activities, to check PM. Call for an appointment, at 288-2664. availability of the Center, or to make a bus reservation, please contact me, Michele Suwe here at the Center at 288- Senior Services Plus (SSP) continues to provide Aid and 2664. Assistance to our Senior Center. If you have questions regarding Medicare or Medicaid, Benefit Access (which includes free bus passes for seniors and reduced rate license

12 Library Page

Glen Carbon Centennial Library 198 S. Main St.

www.glencarbonlibrary.org SATURDAY’S UNIVERSE OF EDU-TAINMENT

SUMMER STREAMing A UNIVERSE OF STOREIS AND READING June 1—Summer Reading Kickoff 1:00p.m. Drop In MAY 14-JUNE 27 June 15—Juggling Jeff at the Homecoming 6:00p.m. Babies to 18 year olds are encouraged June 22—Magician Glen Foster 1:00p.m. Drop In to Register online or in person for our Summer Learning June 29– Abra-Kid-Abra 1:00p.m. Drop In program. Virtual/Augmented Reality, Coding, Robot- July 20—Swords & Roses—Cave of Elements 1:00p.m. ics, Legos, STEAM Sessions, Movies and Crafts, and Drop In more fun activities. July 27—Summer Reading Finale 1:00p.m. Drop In

Moving and Grooving Storytimes WEDNESDAY STREAM’ing 10:00 AM Drop In Science Stage Play Learning Technology June 3, 17 and July 1, 15, 29 Reading NIA Kids—Music & Movement Engineering June 4, 18 and July 2, 16 Art Math

All sessions begin at Baby Lap Sit Story Time 1:00 p.m. June 19 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 Drop In 10:00 AM June 5 Sylvan Robots (Registration Required 7 & up) June 6, 20 and July 18 July 10 Glen Carbon PD and STEM

YOGA FOR KIDS JUNE 17, JULY 7 & JULY 22 6:30 P.M. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Wear comfy clothes & bring a yoga mat! Summer Days and Nights for Teens and Tweens at the Library:

Community service and team building skills are available for your teens and tweens at the library. Contact Youth Services staff for volunteer information and activities. Check out Teens and Young Adults webpage for more information on upcoming summer programs.

13 Glen Carbon Library - Adult Events: Medicare Q & A from 6:00-7:00 pm (new To Register, and for more information, visit us at time) June, Monday 17 glencarbonlibrary.org July, Monday 15 August, Monday 19 Jon Burgmann will be available if you are Book Club from 6:30-7:30 pm looking to sign up for Medicare and have (the 2nd Tuesday of the month questions on how to register or what is covered. Bring your every month) questions and learn what to expect when you join Medicare. June--The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Special Interest July—Winter Garden by Kristin Friday at the Movies: Join us for a classic film and re- Hannah freshments at the library starting at 11:00 am. August—Never Let me Go by Titles can be found on our website and monthly newsletter. Kazuo Ishiguro Read and discuss a different Practical Safety Tips for Citizens from 6:00-7:00 pm book each month. June, Thursday 20 Presented by: Glen Carbon Police Cooking Many people are victims of crime. Often times, there are Cookbook Club from 6:30-7:30 pm steps that people can take to protect themselves and reduce June, Tuesday 25—the theme is Appetiz- the risk that they will become victimized. ers July, Tuesday 23—the theme is Summer AARP Driver Safety Course from 12:30-4:30 pm Desserts June, Friday 21 & Saturday 22 August, Tuesday 27—the theme is Cuban The Driver Safety Program is designed to give adults the Every month a new type of cuisine will be tools needed to drive defensively and be better aware while discussed with food examples to taste. behind the wheel. Completion of this AARP course may qualify you for an auto insurance discount. Participants must Crafting/Art attend both days to receive the discount. Stitchin” in the Stacks from 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Every Fri- day Herb Gardening from 6:30-7:30 pm Come join others to sit and sew and June, Thursday 27 enjoy conversation where you can Presented by: Illinois Master Gardener, Deb- share ideas and crafts! There is NO bie Owen instructor, this is a self-directed pro- Herb gardening is easy and rewarding. Even beginners can gram so please bring your own sup- have great success growing their own herbs year round. plies. Learn which herbs do well in this area. Debbie will provide some tips on how to preserve herbs and talk about ways Wonders of Watercolor from 6:00- many herbs can be used across different cuisines. 7:30 pm July, Thursday 18 Andean Intrigue: Peruvian Terrorism from 6:30-7:30 pm Artist Greta Pastorello will show you basic technical in- July, Tuesday 2 structions before trying them on your own art piece. A Presented by: Gary Jackson simple subject will guide your creativity and inspire you to In the 1980’s & 90's Peru was engaged in an insurrection create your own little artwork. involving two Marxist revolutionary movements. It is estimated that, there were nearly 70,000 deaths during this time Wonders of Watercolor from 12:00-1:30 pm period, making it the bloodiest conflict in Peruvian history. August, Saturday 17 Artist Greta Pastorello will show you basic technical in- Mussels, Moonshine, and Music: Mississippi Valley Mi- structions before trying them on your own art piece. A grant Life in the Early Twentieth Century from 6:00-7:00 pm simple subject will guide your creativity and inspire you to July, Tuesday 23 create your own little artwork Performance by: Dennis Stroughmatt In a time almost forgotten, the Midwest and upper South Health & Fitness were once home to thousands of Americans who lived and Yoga from 9:30-10:30 am worked on the rivers as share croppers, fishermen, mussel Saturdays, dates TBD shellers, button cutters, traveling minstrels, and even moon- Get fit and healthy when you join us for a calming session shiners. Once they were the backbone of industry in cities of yoga. Please be sure to bring your own yoga mat. Reg- like Muscatine and Cairo. Here are their stories and the mu- istration will now open one week prior to the start of each sic they played, a slice of Memphis and St. Louis along their month. Call or reserve your spot online. way.

14 Glen Carbon Library - Adult Events: To Register, and for more information, visit us at glencarbonlibrary.org

The Other Pollinators from 6:30-7:30 pm July, Tuesday 16 Presented by Illinois Master Gardener, Charlie Pitts Find out what pollination actually is, how it's done, and a bit about the lives of some of the “other" pollinators, which include native bees, butterflies, moths, ants and even birds.

Identity Theft Workshop from 6:00-7:30 pm August, Tuesday 6 Presented by: The Office of the Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza Learn how to identify potential scams/fraud, protect yourself against identity theft, and address some concerns about being a victim of identity theft. Understand the importance of securing your personal information.

Social Security and Income Planning from 6:00-7:00 pm August, Tuesday 20 or Thursday 22 Presented by: The Advisory Group Everything you need to know to maximize your lifetime income is covered in this class. A comprehensive look into Social Security teaches how to, not only get the most out of Social Security, but how to coordinate benefits with other assets to create the income that’s right for you.

Open Book Collection August The library will be taking all book donations through the month of August.

Friends of the Library Book Sale August 23-25

Writing Club Plethora of Pens from 6:30-7:30 pm June 3 July 1 August 5 A monthly writing group focusing on different aspects of writing every month

New Bethel UMC Annual Community BBQ, Open HOLIDAY House will be hosted on Saturday August 17th SCHEDULE 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at New Bethel United Methodist Church at 131 North Main Street. FOURTH OF JULY – Thursday, July 4, 2019 Monday routes will not be affected BBQ Pork Steak, BBQ / Grilled Chicken Breast, Tuesday routes will not be affected Pulled Pork and Hot Dogs are on the menu Sandwiches, plates and drinks will be Wednesday routes will not be affected available for purchase. Thursday routes will be picked up on Friday, July 5th th Plates include a homemade dessert and choice of 2 Friday routes will be picked up on Saturday, July 6 sides of baked beans, slaw, potato salad or chips. Dine In, Dine Out or Take Home

Business of the Month

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY 2019

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation. It all started with one cook who created a soon-to-be world-famous recipe more than 70 years ago, a list of secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of the door to his kitchen. It is estimated that, on aver- age, more than 185 million people see a KFC commercial at least once a week—that’s more than half the U.S. population. We are happy to recognize our local Glen Carbon Kentucky Fried Chicken, located at 3202 State Route 159, as our February Business of the Month. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH MARCH 2019

Shawnta’ Ray started her toy life in 1995 while working on her degree in sculpture at SIUE. Little did she know that 23 years later that little toy store clerk job would turn into her life’s work and would contain a 14ft fiberglass rubber chicken. Shawnta’ spent 10 years working under Steve St. Pierre owner of Once Upon A Toy and LagoonaMagoo Toys. Steve, a creative and inspiring entrepreneur, shared a lot of his excitement for the toy industry with Shawnta’. In 2005, Steve decided he was ready to move on and put the 3 large stores on the sales block. She decided to throw her hat in the ring. She and her husband Rick Harmon were able to buy Once Upon a Toy and Lagoona Magoo Toys with the help of the SBA. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH APRIL 2019

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Mini Storage is a state-of-the-art self-storage facility dedicated to serving our customers and community. By choosing to store with Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Mini Storage you can count on exceptional value and ease of use in our climate-controlled spaces, online bill pay, 24 hour access and digital surveillance, onsite security, and friendly, helpful employees. Since purchasing the facility in 2006, Bob and Teresa Katubig have steadily grown the business to over 400 storage units. They and their staff are dedicated to staying active and connected to the community, and regularly donate or discount storage space to numerous local groups such as the local Rotaries, Sororities & Fraternities, Theater, and Runners’ Club. Renting storage with Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Mini Storage is easy, secure, and manageable online at edglenstorage.com.

16 Mosquito Control for Homeowners By: Jennifer Doody, P.E., Public Works Director

Mosquito biology: Mosquitoes pass through four distinct stages egg, larva ("wiggler"), pupa ("tumbler") and adult. Depending on the species, eggs are laid on soil, vegetation, in tree holes, or on the surface or along the edges of still water. Eggs may hatch immediately or may persist for years, waiting for the proper hatching conditions – still, stagnant water.

An adult female mosquito lives approximately two weeks and are good fliers that can move several miles from an emergence site. They possess piercing-sucking mouthparts and require a blood meal to produce viable eggs, which are laid in batches between blood meals. One female may deposit several hundred eggs in her lifetime. Under favorable conditions, a generation of mosquitoes can be completed in less than a week.

Around your property: The best form of mosquito control is to eliminate all mosquito breeding areas. Examine leaf-clogged gutters, corrugated plastic down spout extensions, rain pools, bird baths, sewage lagoons, old tires, cans, bottles, children's wading pools, tire ruts and construction debris. Look for anything that might catch and hold rain. Drain water from these containers. Rinse the bird bath out weekly. Walk around your neighborhood. Try to spot possible breeding places near your home.

Still water in birdbaths or ponds may be treated with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in the form of biscuits, available at some garden and hardware stores, and suppliers. The sustained release of the active ingredients of these products may provide up to 30 days control of mosquito larvae. These products specifically attack mosquito larvae and will not harm fish or birds or wildlife that drink the water.

Check all doors, windows and window screens, making sure these are in good repair and tight. Screens should be 16-inch mesh or smaller to prevent mosquito entry into the home. Keep porch lights off as much as possible in the evening. Or, replace traditional white light bulbs with yellow ones to help reduce the attractiveness of your home to mosquitoes and other night-flying insects.

Working outdoors: Wearing light-colored clothes will reduce your attractiveness. Female mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide that we exhale, so using an insect repellent while outdoors can be the most important method to prevent mosquito bites. You may elect to use DEET (diethyl toluamide) repellents that come under many brand labels and many formulations (lotions, gels, aerosols, creams, sticks). Percentages of actual DEET may range from 5% to 95%. Skin applications, especially of the more concentrated DEET formulations, may cause problems for sensitive people, small children or the elderly. Apply more highly concentrated products to clothing rather than bare skin. If you are concerned about DEET, try lotions that contain oil of citronella, a mild insect repellent.

Work outdoors when it is cooler, or when there is brisk air movement or strong sunlight. Different species of mosquitoes have specific feeding periods, but many are very active in early evening hours, generally from 5 to 9 p.m.

Helpful Websites: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/structural-pest-control/mosquito-spray-faqs; https://www.consumerreports.org/insect-repellent/how-to-keep-mosquitoes-ticks-away/ http://www.onlinepestcontrol.com/best-mosquito-sprays/

Save Time - Pay Your Utility Bill by Phone!

The Village is happy to now give you access Kiwanis 1st Annual Craft Fair to your utility account 24 hours a day, 365 days a Miner Park year. Our automated system is a convenient way to pay your bill on your own time - with no waiting! September 21, 2019 Multiple Just call our toll free number 1-833-264-1119 and Vendors, Food and More! have your account number and address ready to make your payment over the phone! ($4.00 con- SAVE THE DATE! venience fee applies)

Summer Hiking Schedule (Open to Public) Please RSVP prior to hike Carpools leave from The Bridge Church (129 Steiss St – by GC Library) Additional Hiking details available (trail grades & features, de- parture times) Contact: Maureen Bailey (314) 280-8577 Text or Call

June 22 (Saturday) - Flint Quarry/Chubb Trail

Location: West Tyson County Park, 131 N Outer Rd, Eureka, MO 63025 American Legion Hall is available for rental for Trail Name: Flint Quarry/Chubb Trail (3.4 mi baby showers, birthday loop) parties, wedding receptions, retirement par- Trail Grade: Moderate Features: Deep woods, bluffs, near Meramec ties, etc. Please call for availability and price. River 618-288-7118 July 20 (Saturday) - Piney Creek Ravine

Location: Chester, IL - 2248 Piney Creek Rd, Ava, IL 62907 Trail Name: Piney Creek Ravine Nature Trail Metro East Model Railroad Club (2.25 mi loop) Trail Grade: Moderate Features: Largest body of prehistoric rock, waterfall, creek

August 10 (Saturday) - Onondoga Cave

Location: Leasburg, MO 65535 Homecoming Open House Trail Name: Deer Run (2.6 mi loop) Trail Grade: Moderate Features: Meramec River, Cave Fri, June 14, 2019 (5 PM – 8 PM) Sat, June 15 2019 (3 PM – 8 PM)

We are located in the old Town Hall/Fire House at 180 Summit Street, Glen Carbon, Illinois (Corner of Summit and School Streets).

All are welcome. Admission is FREE! Snacks too! Come see the trains on our 18 x 27 foot HO Scale layout, including old Glen Carbon Info: Bob @ (618) 476-9228 Bill @ (618) 531-1589 www.trainweb.org/memrc

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19 PRESORT STANDARD The American Legion Post 435 and VFW Post U.S. POSTAGE PAID 2222 would like to Thank the citizens of Glen GLEN CARBON, IL Carbon and surrounding communities for their PERMIT 6 loyal support.

TO: POSTAL CUSTOMER GLEN CARBON, IL 62034 American Legion Post 435

Wing Night every Thursday night 4:30 – 9:00 pm For important information about your community! Dine In or Carry Out Call 618-288-7118 Deadline for the Fall 2019 newsletter is *open to the public Thursdays & Fridays* August 1, 2019 Now accepting credit/debt cards E-mail submissions to [email protected] The Village of Glen Carbon Voted One of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the USA by CNNMoney.com in 2009. 151 North Main Street

Village Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Village Hall ……………..618-288-1200 Village Hall Fax…………...618-288-1645 Police and Fire Emergency…….911 Police - Non-Emergency……….618-288-7226 Save the Date! Public Works…………..618-288-2612 Senior/Community Center………..618-288-2664 2019 Glenfest on Saturday, Village Administrator ~ James Bowden September 28, 2019 Chief of Police ~ Todd Link Director of Finance ~ Scott Borror Miner Park Building & Zoning Administrator ~ Stacy Jose Public Works Director ~ Jennifer Doody Village Treasurer ~ Lawrence Lucy Senior/Community Center Administrator ~ Michele Suwe

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MEETING TIMES

 Village Board: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm  Building & Development Committee: 4th Mon., 6 pm  Business Advisory Board: 1st Mon., 6 pm  Community Events Committee: 2nd Thur., 7 pm  Cool Cities Committee: 3rd Wed., 7 pm at the Police Department  Finance & Administrative Committee: The Mon before the 2nd Tue @ 6:30 pm  G.L.E.N. Committee: 1st Wed., 7 pm at the Police Department  Historical and Museum Commission: 4th Monday at 7 pm at the Museum  Planning & Zoning Commission: 1st & 3rd Tues. 7 pm  Police Pension Board: Last Wed. in Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct., 5 pm  Public Safety Committee: 4th Tue., 6 pm at the Police Department  Public Services Committee: 1st Tues., 6 pm  Residents’ Advisory Board: 3rd Thur., 7 pm in Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct. at the Police Department  Zoning Board of Appeals: 3rd Wed., 7 pm (*if there is business to consider)