Shop Local First hosts community breakfast

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1 THE DAILY ENQUIRER~DEMOCRAT FOUND AT ENQUIRERDEMOCRAT.COM Macoupin County s Dominant Newspaper Macoupin County ~ 75 Enquirer~Democrat OUR 164TH YEAR NO. 9 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 SIXTEEN PAGES, TWO SECTIONS INSIDE Shriner injured in parade motorcycle accident See 2A. Rodgers raises funds for EDS research See 3A. SPORTS Triston Thompson competed in the Hit and Run competition at Busch Stadium See 1B. youth summer leagues in full swing See 8B. Volleyball camp held at Demuzio Sports Center See 8B. Saturday 6/11 70 Sunday 6/12 68 Editorial INDEX Flag Day Obituaries Court Sports Mac Stats Trades Church Calendar Classified 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat A 5A 6A 7A 1B 3B 3B 4B 4B 5B Shop Local First hosts community breakfast By Jess Willard Blackburn College s Woodson Business Center was packed with local business owners and community members at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7. However, scones and orange juice were not the purpose of the gathering. Shop Local First hosted the occasion to discuss a jam-packed summer event, The Last Days of Summer and how increased tourism is crucial for the city. Co-chairman of the Foodie Group Committee and Shop Local First board member Sherry Brianza said The Last Days of Summer will take place Aug Chairs on Parade will kick-off the 2534 Sherry Brianza Though it has only been operating for about three weeks, Macoupin County Public Health Department s new outpatient, medicine-assisted opioid drug treatment program, operating out of Maple Street Clinic in Gillespie, already has 18 participants. At a press conference held Tuesday morning in the county board room at Macoupin County Jail, MCPHD Administrator Kent Tarro announced that the organization is partnering with Addiction Treatment Strategies out of Edwardsville to provide the program, which is funded for the first two years through a $325,000 federal grant. After that, if the program is successful, MCPHD will receive funding for it along with the rest of its federal funding, which is awarded on a competitive basis every three years. Also speaking at the press conference were ATS Director John Crum, Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl, Macoupin County State s Attorney Jennifer Watson and moderator Angela Weidner, RN and chief operating officer at Maple Street Clinic. Tarro said there are three priorities for the program: helping people who are addicted to heroin and other opiates to stop using, saving the lives of people who are currently addicted, and supporting and working with people who 22-day-long celebration and feature more than 200 chairs on display. It ends on Aug. 26. The flotilla parade, Midwest s Largest Squirt Gun Fight and a street party featuring a live band and silent auction for the chairs (proceeds go to the Food Pantry) will also take place Aug. 26. The overarching event will conclude with Restaurant Week, Aug Brianza handed the floor over to three keynote speakers -- Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism Cory Jobe, Director of the Springfield Office for Landmarks Illinois Frank Butterfield and Executive Director of Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway William Kelly -- to discuss tourism and its impact on the community. Although each of their speeches were different, the overall message was the same: s local businesses could thrive through increased tourist interaction. Emphasis was placed on the city s Route 66 foundation that attracts many visitors. The speakers suggested that hone in on what makes it unique to hold the interest of those passing through. Kelly believed that the old Macoupin County Jail should be the selling point for the community. He said, I don t mean any offense, but you re not on the tourist radar screen right now. To draw people in, is going to need to think outside of the box. Brianza revealed Shop Local First s motion to unlock and open our jail by showing those in attendance one of the chairs painted by artist Ruthie Kahl. The chair s back royalty ride in area parade Miss, Karly Ambuel, and Little Miss, Caylee Mae Foiles, participated in the Black Diamond Days parade Sunday afternoon, June 3, in Gillespie. was designed to look like the archway of the jail, while the seat displays a map of Route 66. Brianza also wanted to stress the importance of local businesses catering to the college students. Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Blackburn College Peter Oswald said, The Last Days of Summer marks the new days of school for us, and we have once again increased enrollment this year. He added that local businesses could display their pride for the college by putting one of Blackburn s new welcome signs in their shop windows. Photo by Jess Willard A close-up of one of the chairs painted by artist Ruthie Kahl for the "Chairs on Parade" event. It is designed to pay homage to the old Macoupin County Jail. Veterans caravan set for June 18 For the second year, Macoupin Military Support Group will sponsor the veterans caravan, to be held Saturday, June 18. This is the fifth year of the caravan s existence. The caravan will begin at 9 a.m. at Mt. Olive High School (Prange Street at Route 138), then proceed to Benld Veterans Park (Central Avenue by the tank, 9:50 a.m.), Gillespie City Hall (in front of Pomatto Park, 10:10 a.m.), Dorchester Memorial (Salisbury Street, 10:35 a.m.), Bunker Hill flag pole (Route 159, 11 a.m.), Staunton City Hall (Main Street, 11:30 a.m.) and the Sawyerville Molinar memorial (Fisher Street, 11:40 a.m.), pausing at each town s veterans memorial to place a flag, fire a 21-gun salute and play taps. The caravan will end at Wilsonville City Hall (Wilson Street, noon). Times are approximate; arrival should be within 10 minutes of the listed times. A reception for participants will be held at Wilsonville Community Center following the caravan. For more information, contact Cathy Petrak at (217) or Annetta Veres at (217) MCPHD opens substance abuse treatment program are currently addicted to change their lives to lead happier, healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives. The problems of heroin and other opiates has continued to grow in Macoupin County and the surrounding areas, Tarro said. When the funding for the proposal was being put together, MCPHD researched drug statistics in Macoupin, Madison, Jersey, Montgomery and Sangamon counties. For the five-year period from 2010 to 2014, those counties had a total of 501 opioid overdose deaths, increasing year-to-year to a high of 165 in 2014, and a total of 4,843 opioid-related arrests, also gradually increasing until 2014, which had 1,581. Crum noted that in the United States, about 120 people per day die of heroin overdoses, which amounts to about 44,000 people per year -- the population of Macoupin County. In Macoupin County, Kahl said, there are typically three to five opiate overdose fatalities each year. Watson pointed out that 43 percent of the felonies that were filed in her office in 2015 were drug-related, and that number doesn t include other crimes that were committed due to addiction, such as larceny. With this program, we re hopeful that this will reduce the number of felonies that are being committed in Macoupin County and that these people will be able to get the treatment that they need, she said, noting that for users, prosecution tends to lean more toward probation and treatment rather than incarceration, which is more of a priority for dealers. Kahl pointed out that his department typically tries to hit homes per month where drugs are suspected, in order to get the drugs out; homes are targeted based on information received from the general public. The biggest issue now is that they re spread out, they re everywhere, said Kahl. They re in your neighborhoods, they re around your children. There s needles laying all over the streets anymore. It s getting out of hand. With this kind of treatment, it s going to help us tremendously. At least we have a resource now to direct these people to, to try to get help if they truly want it -- which most of them we talk to do want it, but there was really no resource to do it. Locally, Kahl said users are typically in their late teens to early 20s, but heroin has been prevalent long enough that people who started using it 5-10 years ago are now in their 30s. The sad thing is, it s family members, it s moms and dads and they ve got young children in these houses, he said. We Smith details park improvements Resident and former councilman Mark Staerk once again expressed his desire that Councilman George Cerar resign his seat on s City Council. The request came during Monday s regular council meeting after Mayor Deanna Demuzio opened the floor for public comment. Staerk opened by expressing his frustration and disappointment on how the council handled approval of the most recent budget, specifically how rejecting the budget the first time around meant holding more meetings for which council members are paid. He offered thanks to council members Randy Bilbruck, Joe Deriso, Doug Downey and Sarah Oswald for not taking payment for those meetings. The others, who created the unnecessary meetings, should return the money, said Staerk. Because he didn t like the lawsuit against him being on the agenda, George Cerar was not present at the last meeting I attended; therefore, I am readdressing the situation. Cerar don t have a lot of big-time drug dealers here. There are a lot of users. Kahl noted that locals typically go to the North City/St. Louis area or Springfield and bring the drugs back to the county. It would probably shock you to know how many people take a trip to Springfield or St. Louis from this county on a daily basis to bring the drug back, he said. We see everyone, said Weidner. We see moms, we see dads, we see teenagers, we have some people that See MCPHD on 8A Kent Tarro, left, and John Crum were among several people who spoke about Macoupin County Public Health Department's new substance abuse program at a press conference June 7. Staerk calls for Cerar s resignation has attempted to stall the rail station agreement. He s helped damage the city s relationship with Woodard and Curran to the point they will not work with the city. He continues to push for the replacement of Plum Street with sidewalks and gutters that will cost $1.2 million, money that could go a long way on more-needed street and sewer projects, claimed Staerk, who went on to say, And, my personal favorite, he attempted to go around the council pay ordinance by trying to convince the finance committee to raise alderman expense pay by $60 per month. Thankfully, the committee rejected it. Staerk then moved to the lawsuit that has been filed against Cerar and the city by Public Works Director Tim Hasara. The people of and the voters of Ward 1 are outraged by his blatant disregard for labor law and the city s policies. In the private sector, he would have been fired immediately for this type of behavior. Staerk read from a petition that he is circulating, calling for Cerar s resignation. Although he stated he has not gotten the 300 signatures from Ward 1 residents he is seeking, he noted the support he has received from many individuals who wouldn t sign for a variety of reasons including: they owned a business, had a high-profile job, or they were related to him or other council members. Staerk concluded by describing an encounter he had with Cerar. Cerar seems to find this matter a joke. While collecting signatures on the square, I recognized his personal vehicle approaching with him in the passenger seat. Knowing he had my attention, he leaned forward in the seat and started waving both hands frantically, eyes and mouth as wide open as possible with the facial expression of a threeyear-old who just woke up from a nap and realized he was in grandma s driveway about to get cookies. I don t find this funny and a lot of others in town don t either. George Cerar needs to resign immediately. Following Staerk s comments, Demuzio asked if anyone else had any comments. Cerar responded by pointing out the previous issue of the Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat had incorrect information regarding the dates and times of s committee meetings. See COUNCIL on 2A

2 news County holds pair of short meetings Monday COUNCIL (Continued from 1A) Smith updates board on Park District Park Board President Larry Smith addressed the Council to provide them with an update on work that has been done at the park. Smith reported that new bathrooms have been installed at Loveless Park and in the Park Board building, which also had new floors installed. It was also noted that a new pavilion has been ordered for Denby Park and should be arriving soon. Smith reported that a handicapped swing set was installed at Loveless Park. Although, the swing set was designed for wheelchair-bound children. We have had children in wheelchairs there, but we had to take it down because the other kids were starting to destroy it. They were overloading it and swinging it back and forth. He explained that the board will do something to take care of that problem. All new swings have been ordered for all the parks and a new scoreboard was purchased as was a new drag. Smith noted that dirt was added to the fields and more parking has been added near the pavilion. Smith asked the board s permission to install a synthetic infield at CNB Field. He provided the board with details regarding the Park District s finances and reported that it would be the only synthetic field from Chatham to O Fallon. Smith noted that a significant donation of between $10,000 and $15,000 from the Goesmann family will go toward funding the project. According to Smith, the new surface would allow for more tournaments to be held at the park, which would raise revenue and fund improvements on the other fields. Smith explained that more tournaments will bring more people into town who will spend money at local businesses. According to Smith, the board The CHS Post Prom Committee would like to thank the following businesses/individuals for their generosity towards our event held on May 7, 2016: Farmers Ins. Jacob Hainsfuther Anything Goes Bliss Salon My Sisters Closet Sullivan s Park Board D&D Fitness & Tanning Bank & Trust Company Hardees P.J. s Tire Bruckert-Daley Edward Jones Coco Bongo Main Street Florist Cubby Hole Kathy Lott Designs State Farm Body Depot Bohannon Insurance Cross Church The Methodist Church Demuzio Sports Center Primary School Alan Frakes Patty Bolton Mac. Co. Public Health Dept. would like to have the synthetic field installed by next spring. He added that he has already spoken with the bank and the district can get an affordable low-interest loan for the project. The synthetic field will cost $165,600. Smith said the board s intent is to put $35,000 down on the project and borrow $130,000, which would cost the district $14,000 per year, for 10 years. Which is very feasible. Very feasible, Smith stressed. Smith asked if the Park District needed the council s permission to install the synthetic field. Attorney Brent Cain said council approval is needed since Loveless Park is owned by the city and managed by the Park District. Smith then asked if the council would consider transferring Loveless Park to the Park District. Loveless Park is the only one of the city s parks not in the hands of the Park District. Smith supported his cause by informing the board that the Park District can get a lower deductible and lower insurance premiums than the city can for the facility. Cain reminded the group that the park is in the city s possession because the original DNR grant for the park could only be written by the city. It just makes sense that all the city s parks should be run by the Park District, said Smith. In response to Smith s request, Demuzio asked that the matter be sent to the Finance/Public Lands Committee for review. Train station bids opened Prior to presenting the bids on the train station, Demuzio introduced Project Manager Phil Roggio, who will be working with the city throughout the construction process. Phil comes to us with a lot of experience. We re very fortunate to have him here with us tonight, said Demuzio. The city received a pair of bids for the new train station. Following approval of a motion to open the bids, Demuzio read the bids as follows: Plocher Construction, Highland, had a total bid of $3,761,000. First to the Finish Psalms Nail Salon Kibbles-n-Klips The Refuge Coffee House Panada Abellas Lions Club Knights of Columbus Womans Auxiliary Taylor s Mexican Chili Parlor Lucky Dogs/Cafe Piazza The Wood Duck Casey s Danielle Sullivans Photography Mac. Co. Enquirer~Democrat Fenton Chiropractic Country Financial Sol De Mexico Denby & LeVora Dental Mac. Co. Anti-Meth Coalition UCB Bank Tim & Lisa Bowman CNB Bank & Trust Passalaqua Trucking Timeless Moments - Sara Way Epic Entertainment Nick s Pizza and all the parent volunteers for their time or donations. Thank you all! By Eric Becker Approving nine liquor licenses and reporting very little news in regards to the old clinic building bids and courthouse elevator bids were the main topics during two short meetings by the Macoupin County Board committees on Monday evening. The liquor commission met for its annual meeting, approving liquor licenses for nine establishments throughout the county. Those getting licenses renewed included Bowlero Bowling Alley in ; Buck s Crossing in Medora; Country Club; Full Throttle, south of ; McLintock s Saloon and Steakhouse in Standard City; Plainview Vineyard and Winery; Staunton Country Club; Timber Lakes Golf Course; and Vixen Hill Winery in Palmyra. Following the liquor commission meeting, the county Building and Grounds Committee held a short meeting with a couple of notable topics. Committee chair Harry Starr reported that there have been no bids on the old clinic building across from the county courthouse on East Main St. The county has been looking at options for the building which is deteriorating, including a leaky roof. Starr also reported that no information has been received as far as bids go for the courthouse elevator repair. Bids were sent out, and some were expected back within any day now. The elevator in the courthouse has had some issues and will need to be looked at within the next few months. Board members are seeking bids to see how much various repairs would cost. They also hope to avoid any repairs until after the general election in November is completed. Starr also thanked the Master Gardeners and the Macoupin County Sheriff s Department for their continued work and planting outside on the courthouse grounds. The second bid was from Keller Construction, Glen Carbon, with a total bid of $4,491,874. The matter will come to the council for a vote once bonds and other details are verified. A notice for intent to award will be issued after review of the submitted bids. The bid will be awarded at the June 20 council meeting. At that time, the lease with Union Pacific will be awarded and the contract for construction supervision will be awarded. Roggio stressed that the June 20 date for approving those items is a best-case scenario and will depend on the review of the bid packages. Bilbruck expressed his concern that the budget he has for the project does not reflect the shortened platform. The platform design was shortened by 140 feet on each side of the tracks following Bilbruck s contention that the platform was too long and should be shortened to save money. Roggio agreed to meet with Bilbruck following the meeting. Correspondence During the correspondence portion of the meeting, the council agreed to accept the resignation of Public Works employee Tim Bouillon. The council approved and agreed to place a letter on file from Cody Maguire of the Elks Lodge, requesting the use of the square from 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, for the lodge s Flay Day ceremony. The Rotary announced this year s Halloween Parade have the theme of The Wonderful World of Disney and will take place at 6:15 p.m., Saturday, October 29. The parade will begin at Plaza and will exit the square on East Main Street. The request was approved and placed on file. The board approved a request for a 9U baseball team to sell Krispy Kreme donuts on the square on Saturday, June 18. The request was approved and the letter placed on file. The Macoupin Military Support Group made a request to place a bench on the square with a plaque FIRM FOUNDATIONS REALTY Giving Good Ol Fashion Customer Service Brenda S. Campbell Managing Broker/ Owner Cell Kim Boente Realtor /Broker NEW LISTINGS! 928 S. LOCUST, CARLINVILLE $99,900 BIG yard fenced in back with nice above ground pool, plus a 30 x 30 work shop! 704 E FIRST NORTH, CARLINVILLE, $121,900 Nice brick home with upgraded kitchen & bath. Family room with screened porch just off of it! 511 E. FIRST SOUTH, CARLINVILLE, $360,000 Victorian in top condition with LARGE kitchen added on the back! Be sure to check out Damien Kaplan (standing) and Mark Gifford (seated) will perform a dueling pianos concert June 24 in Girard. as a memorial to Bob Bell, a former member of the group. Some council members showed concern about the number of items on the square. Demuzio reported that the Beautification Committee was considering moving some of the benches in the center of the square to the front of a few of the businesses on the square. The matter was tabled until more research can be done to see what plans the Beautification Committee has and what items can be placed elsewhere, so that the square isn t over crowded. In other discussion Hasara reported that repairs will be needed to a collapsed sewer in the 900 block of Charles Street. He told the board he will have repair costs for the board to consider at the June 20 meeting. Chief David Haley updated the board to clean-up efforts on the Eichen property. He reported that efforts have been made by the property owners to rectify the situation. The board approved a recommendation by Cerar to lock-in the city s energy rate with Center Point Energy through A motion was approved to make repairs to the sickle of one of the city s mowers at a cost of $2,500. The board also approved the purchase of a new mower for the cemetery from Sievers Equipment at a cost of $7,599. Oswald noted that there is money in the budget to cover the purchase. The board approved work on the water plant generator at a cost of $1,958. They also approved a service agreement for the generator at a cost of $1,211. The council approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a variance request by Patty McDaniel regarding lot size and setback requirements. The variance will allow overnight boarding of pets and Kibbles N Klips, 606 N. Broad Street. Approval was given to the minutes of the previous meeting. Top Customer Service is what we are all about! Give us a call and see è Girard church to host dueling pianos event First Christian Church in Girard, located at 700 West Center Street, will host a dueling pianos concert at 7 p.m., Friday, June 24, featuring Mark Gifford and Damien Kaplan. Gifford serves as associate pastor/ organist at Parkway Point Christian Church in Springfield, and Kaplan is the vocal musical director at Springfield High School. The program will consist of a variety of musical selections including classical, show tunes, jazz and religious, and will conclude with patriotic selections. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Girard Community Center Building Fund. For ticket information, contact Deb Burnett at Girard City Hall at (217) , Barbara Jessen at (217) , Juanita Rule (217) , or Elizabeth Whitler (217) Shriner Kevin Murek, an Ainad Compacts rider, performs a maneuver in the Black Diamond Days parade, a few blocks before a serious accident would send him to the hospital. Shriner injured in parade motorcycle accident A weekend of fun took a serious turn Sunday afternoon when one of the Ainad Shriners Compacts riders had an accident on Montgomery Street, between East Chestnut and East Walnut streets, the last block of Gillespie s Black Diamond Days parade. According to Chief Jared De- Poppe of the Gillespie Police Department, who witnessed the accident, the team was beginning its final maneuver at the end of the parade when one of the riders, Kevin Murek, 24, a member of the Ained Shriners of Southern Illinois, lost control of his motorcycle, causing his head to strike the pavement. Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service quickly responded and transported Murek to Welfare Park where District 7 firefighters had prepared a landing area so the ARCH 2 ambulance helicopter from Litchfield could land in order to transport Murek to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Posting on social media Monday, Murek s fiancee, Kelsie Hanscom provided information on Murek s condition. He was diagnosed with three orbital bone fractures, an ear canal laceration, temporal fracture, a traumatic brain injury and, most concerning, a brain bleed. We have an excellent team taking care of him and he is on the road to recovery. Hanscom also wrote, We are so thankful for the Gillespie Ambulance Service, Fire Department and Police Departments. The ARCH helicopter team was amazing. I am so thankful for those involved in getting him to the right place and offering their prayers to us. He continues to improve every moment. In a conversation late Tuesday, Hanscom reported that barring any complications, Murek could be released as early as Wednesday. 2A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016

3 news Blue Carpet Corridor events planned through Macoupin County this weekend Rodgers raises funds for EDS research Mikayla Rodgers, who has classical Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, held a bake sale with three of her friends at Middle School to raise funds for EDS research, in honor of May being EDS Awareness Month. The bake sale raised $350, which was donated to the Ehlers-Danlos Society. Pictured, from left, are Farris Howard, Lauren Summers and Rodgers; not pictured is Alexis Norwood. CNB Cardinals baseball night benefits area charities Again this year, CNB Bank and Trust branches are offering discounted tickets for the official CNB Night at Busch Stadium, to be held Saturday, July 16, when the Cardinals play the Miami Marlins. This is a Cardinals promotional game, and the first 30,000 fans over 16 years of age will receive a 2006 World Series Championship mystery players ring. Tickets cost $30 each; the face value of each ticket is $58. Seats are located in sections 268, 269 and 270, just left of Big Mac Land on the left field side. Ticket locations vary at the different branches, and tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be shared with local charities. Each branch has selected a charity; in Macoupin County, Brighton chose St. Paul s United Methodist Church Food Pantry, chose the food pantry, and Shipman chose Martha s Food Pantry. To purchase tickets, visit a local CNB Bank and Trust branch or visit cnbil.com. Tickets on sale for Geriatric Theatre performances Geriatric Theatre, the senior division of the Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College, recently announced that tickets for its June performances of Murder at the OK Corral are now available at CNB Bank and Trust, Public Library, Refuge Coffee House and blackburnsummerrep. org. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and younger for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances. On opening night, attendees of any age can see the comedy simply by making a donation. There will be a donation jar at the door and proceeds from the donations, like those from paidticket performances, will go to the nonprofit SRT. Like all of the Geriatric offerings before this one, this year s production Murder at the OK Corral is light-hearted fun for the whole family, said Director Marge Deffenbaugh. We re having fun rehearsing for it, and we think our audiences will have fun watching it. Geriatric Theatre was founded in 2001 to draw attention to the un- tapped senior talent in and around. While this is the troupe s 15th anniversary, this year marks the 11th production because of a hiatus from Deffenbaugh, a veteran of community theater, helped resurrect the Geriatric Theatre to demonstrate the depth of senior talent in our area and the popularity of a good old-fashioned comedy. The performances on June 2325 begin at 7:30 p.m.; the June 26 matinee begins at 2 p.m. All performances are in Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn College campus. R.E. ERWIN GUTTERS Reservations Recommended Sunday, June 19, a.m.-1 p.m. Beer Glazed Brats Seasoned Green Beans BBQ Roasted Chicken Breast Cole Slaw BBQ Butterfly Pork Chops Potato Salad Fried Chicken Rolls & Butter Baked Beans Assorted Desserts Buttered Corn Adults: $13.99 Fathers: $11.99 Kids age 4-10: $6.99, kids 3 & under: Free Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center 108 & I-55, Exit Visit: Silvernicks, 321 E. Jackson St., and the Chamber of Commerce tent on the square. Crafters and vendors, open stores both Saturday and Sunday, as well as an inflatable obstacle course and dunk tank for kids both days. Randy Duncan, award-winning Abe Lincoln impersonator, will be on hand Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. A Cool Cruisers Car Show takes place Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Sock Hop takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Route 66 Reunion Band will perform. Saturday evening, at 8 p.m., a free movie, Grease, will take place. Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. will have Brandy Kristen, rock music with punk flare. Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. is Kids Day with free games. Author Carla Mayernick with her children s book Where Is Abe? takes place Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Andrew s Family Magic Show takes place Sunday at 2 p.m. In Girard, the Passport Stop will be Doc s Soda Fountain, 133 South 2nd St., on the Girard square. Food and retail vendors, as well as city-wide garage sales take place both days. Gillespie s Passport Stop is in the lot adjacent to Pomatto Park and Phyllbena s Antiques and Vintage, 320 S. Macoupin St. Both Saturday and Sunday, there will be handcrafted Route 66 birdhouses and wind chimes for sale by Walnut Street Gardens clients at the Pomatto Park Passport Stop. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Illinois Museum of Coal at Gillespie will be featured at city hall. CMStudios will present A Walk with Dinosaurs at 216 S. Macoupin St. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Coal Country Sports Complex will present a cook out from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Also from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Miners, Mobsters and the Mother Road t-shirts will be available at the Coal Country Sports Complex. In Staunton, the Passport Stop will take place at Duda Park on Saturday and Mullins and Mayfield s Landscaping on Sunday. City-wide yard sales and downtown business sales take place Friday and Saturday. Also on Saturday is the Route 66 Festival at Duda Park, with the Elbon Shrine Club Wing Cook Off. The day also features kids entertainment, a magic show, food and beer at Duda Park. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a downtown lunch stop with classic cars. Ainad Drum and Bugel Corps will perform Saturday from noon to 1 p.m., with the Goose Miler Band performing from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. On Saturday evening, Men in Heat with Horns band will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In Mt. Olive, the Passport Stop is Soulsby Service Station, 710 West First St. Chatham, Hamel, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Litchfield, Troy and Collinsville will also have passport stops and various featured entertainment. Remarkables Consignment Shoppe will be closing the doors by July 28th. All accounts need to be closed out by that date. Building/Business is for sale. Any inquiries need to call Larry at ! Big sales from now until July!! 118 N. West St., Coonrod ElECtriC, inc. Residential Commercial Industrial Farm ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WIRING SEAMLESS GUTTERING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Shipman, IL Guardian Gutter Cover maker of guardian gutter cover By Eric Becker Illinois Route 66 s Blue Carpet Corridor, the second edition, will take place Saturday and Sunday from as far north as Chatham to as far south as Collinsville. In between, there is Macoupin County, with Virden, Girard,, Gillespie and Staunton all holding various events throughout the weekend. Passport Stop hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. In, the Passport Stop is the gazebo, in the center of the town square. Saturday and Sunday, there will be the historic square stroll with photo opportunities and a vintage car show on Saturday. The hospitality tent will be set up at the Old Cannonball Jail, with an informational video and photo ops as well. Tales of the Old Jail will be presented at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and noon and 1 p.m. Sunday at the historic site. The Marvel Theatre will provide free continuous movie previews from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The theater will also provide backstage tours of the Marvel every half hour starting at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Also during the weekend, D.L. Whitlock will be painting a planter in front of The Cherry Tree. There are a number of photo ops around the square and at the Old Jail, which travelers and locals can enjoy and post to the chamber s facebook page:, Illinois on Old Route 66. In Virden, the Passport Stop is REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION OLD HOMES TRANSFER SWITCH WIRING & GENERATORS OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE Shipman Road Certified Public Accountants Your area tax specialists. 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4 Enquirer~Democrat FOUNDED 1852 Editorial Page Questions about the Editorial Page may be directed to the Newsroom, , ext. 24. The Blue Carpet Corridor will bring people to town THE ISSUE Getting people to visit is only half the battle. OUR VIEW It s up to the people here to make sure tourists will come back and recommend to others. This weekend, June 11-12,, as well as many other communities along Route 66 in Central Illinois, will have the opportunity to put their best foot forward as the region celebrates the second annual Blue Carpet Corridor. Designed as a vehicle to promote towns along historic Route 66, the Blue Carpet Corridor gives 19 communities, stretching from Chatham to Collinsville, a reason to put on the dog just a bit by demonstrating what the region has to offer. People come from around the world to drive The Mother Road and many expect to experience all the midwestern charm this area has to muster. Route 66 is known for it s quirky roadside attractions and ability to, figuratively, take people back to a time when small town streets were still bustling with people shopping in their local business districts or, like, around the town square. Tourists passing through town want to experience that feeling. You see, nothing makes a tourist more likely to stop and see what s going on than seeing other people out and about. Barren streets aren t exactly appealing no matter how many flowers are in the planters. To make this even work for, or any community for that matter, residents need to get out. Run a few errands. Take a walk around the square and stop in a shop or two. Help the Blue Carpet Corridor help. There is more than one Route 66 path tourists can take through this area and one of them does not go through. Make editorial the route the one people want to travel. People who travel Route 66 don t do so blindly. They do their research. They join message boards with information posted by other travelers on which places to go and what towns to see. Make the town people talk about. Get out there and enjoy the day. Strike up conversations with strangers and say hello to folks you ve never see. Eat in the local restaurants and point out s don t-miss attractions such as the Courthouse and Standard Addition. Events such as the Blue Carpet Corridor are great ways to bring people to town, but it s up to the people who live here and love this place to, not only make them want to come back, but recommend it to others. Getting people to make their first trip through isn t free. It takes time, effort and money. The way to make that investment worth it is to give people a reason to come back. Sure, there are many people who simply run the other way when there s an opportunity for a crowd. There s no doubt there are people in town who haven t participated in the Lions Club Carnival or Macoupin County Fair in years. Large groups of people just aren t their thing. The Blue Carpet Corridor is different. Tourism is a revenue stream for the city s businesses. With some local companies moving all or part of their business, not only out of town, but out of the county, it s more important than ever to cultivate the city s most obvious tourist attraction: Route 66 and all the attractions on it. So, please, put yourself out there this weekend. Encourage the kids to play outside and welcome those strangers who are scratching a item off their bucket list by traveling the Mother Road. The way to make the place people want to be is to show them how great it is to be here. The Editorial Board Macoupin County Enquirer-Democrat talk to us What sports team(s) are you rooting for this summer? Northsiders the Chicago Cubs. - Jami Conway Til court do us part: marriage in the 21st century JESS WILLARD Weddings have a magical quality about them. The vow of eternal love is charming, and the idea of spending a lifetime with your beloved is marvelous. However, marriage seems to have lost its luster, especially within our current century. A 2015 report released by the U.S. Census Bureau titled Remarriage in the United States stated, The proportion of adults that had married only once has decreased since 1996, from 54 percent to 50 percent of men and 60 percent to 54 percent of women. The American Psychological Association added that about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the U.S. divorce. What happened to until death do us part? When I was a little girl and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, being someone s wife was one of the first things that came to mind simply because I adored the idea of love. As I got older, I realized that a lot of my friends were children from divorced homes. Even if the split was mutual and both parents were on positive terms, the effect on my friends was still heartbreaking. I started to lose hope for lasting love. That is until I met my fiance. With my wedding on the horizon, I have a lot of fears, and they aren t in regards to what color the tablecloths will be. I worry that we will lose this supposed chemical spark that exists between a couple. I m scared that maybe love isn t something that can be felt forever. Despite how many marriages I ve watched slowly crumble, I look to my grandmother, who spent over 50 years with my grandfather. Even though he passed away two years ago, she said she doesn t think it will ever be something she can move past. She told me that every time she sees something that she thinks he would enjoy, she wishes she could turn to him and tell him. When I asked her for advice, she explained that she wished she had spent more time in the present with the people that surrounded her instead of worrying about finances. Hard times will pass, but each moment you spend with your loved one could be the last. My father s words added to her thoughts. He has been married to my mother for 20 years. He told me that no relationship is perfect. You will have fights ranging in size, and sometimes, you will get the feeling that you want to give up. However, he said fighting is still communicating, and communication will keep your relationship alive. No two people are going to agree on everything. Although my father and grandmother insisted that no relationship would be smooth sailing, Hollywood paints pictures of irresistible romance. Whether it s dramatic and touching like The Notebook or comedic like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, we re drawn to those perfect happy endings. In some cases, we imagine if we lack the qualities of those relationships, then we re doing something wrong. The concepts of love at first sight and fighting for your significant other against any and all obstacles are enhanced through filmmakers creations. When we watch fantasy and sci-fi movies, we acknowledge that the stories are fabricated. Why can t we see that with romantic comedies? Perhaps because we see people instead of space creatures or dragons. We argue with ourselves and want to believe these fairy tale love stories are possible. The films may be made up, but the effect can be real. I know I ve tricked myself into believing I could be Tiffany from Silver Linings Playbook. I had faith that I would find my Pat, who could look past all of my problems and love me. A 2002 study conducted by Chris Segrin and Robin L. Nabi titled Does Television Viewing Cultivate Unrealistic Expectations About Marriage? examined the correlation between idealistic expectations within marriage and the romantic genre of television programming. Those whose television viewing patterns included a large quantity of romantically themed programming were more likely to hold idealistic views of marriage, it said. Even if the impact of current television viewing on marriage beliefs is largely to reinforce currently held beliefs through processes of selective exposure or selective perception, the power of this function should not be underestimated. Media may have you hoping for the one, but there is no Pat. There is no Romeo. There is your significant other and you. Marriages aren t cookie cutters and can t match any constructed ideal. They re a work in progress and full of hardships. Ultimately, if you want your marriage to last, you have to work for it and realize that perfection is simply a mirage. To the editor: I just read that the Macoupin County Board is going to consolidate some of the voting precincts in Macoupin County. Some of the precincts need to be consolidated but I disagree with splitting Brighton Precinct #3. I have been a judge for about years in this precinct. I realize that Brighton #3 is the largest precinct with 1,412 registered voters but it does not need to be split. In my opinion, letters to the editor Brighton #1 and #2 should be combined as well as a lot of other smaller ones. There has only been one election where the voters had to wait very long (and that was probably only about 20 minutes) at all in recent years. Most of the other elections, the judges sit and look at each other. Instead of five judges, we would have 10 judges looking at each other. Another thing, a lot of people do absentee voting or early voting giving us even fewer people to come in and vote. Illinois is in a terrible financial situation now, why add to it? The article says the proposed consolidation would save $11,000 for each election, why not save another $1,000 to $2,000 if we can? In our financial situation, every little bit helps. I also understand it is difficult to find election judges, so why make it even more difficult? Rosemary Mayerhofer, Brighton City Council Meetings City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. Committee Meetings Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Monday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Planning/Zoning Commission Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month as needed. Public Works Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Tuesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Public Safety Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Wednesday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Lake Recreation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Lake Adhoc Committee meets at 6 p.m. Thursday between 1st and 2nd Council Meeting. Tree City USA committee meets as needed. Township meets at 6 p.m. at the Twp Building, 223 W. Main St., on the last Wednesday of the month. The Cubs and Team USA. - Heidi Koch The Cardinals, but I don t really watch sports that often. - Wil Chapman St. Louis Cardinals. I like the team, and I like baseball. - Britton Mitchell White Sox, and if Kelsey Card makes it to the Olympics, then I ll be rooting for her. - Brandon Little The Cardinals. - Karli McCaherty The Cavies. Baseball. - Zach Chapman Each week we ask people on the street a different question. If you want a question asked, let us know; we will ask it for you. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat P.O. Box 200, Illinois TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION In Macoupin County Per Year...$35.00 Senior Discount...$34.00 Outside Macoupin County Per Year...$40.00 Periodical Postage Paid at, Illinois Publication No A Macoupin County ~ Democrat Published Every Thursday Editorial Deadline: Mondays at 2 p.m. 125 East Main,, Illinois phone: fax: website: enquirerdemocrat.com mcednews@enquirerdemocrat.com Follow us on twitter.com/mcenquirer Like us at facebook.com/mcenquirer Copyright All rights reserved. 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5 Elks Lodge #1412 FLAG DAY CEREMONIES June 14th 7:00 p.m. on the Square CARLINVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND under the direction of Steve McGartland will entertain throughout this ceremony with many patriotic songs. Flag Day Ritual will be exemplified by Exalted Ruler Cody Maguire and the officers of Elks Lodge #1412. Scheduled Guest Speaker Boy Scout Troop #62, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, will raise the flag and lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. LARRY KABURICK for the ceremony will be Color Guard of Guy Baird American Legion Post #554 and Boy Scout Troop #62 will present the flag colors. Vietnam Veteran and Member of the American Legion Guy Baird Post #554 (In case of rain, program will be held at the Elks Lodge, 201 West Main St.,.) THE PRECEDING ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY THE FOLLOWING: Dimond Bros. Dairy Queen Brazier Insurance Agency, Inc. Dairy Queen Brazier 724 W. Main Since 1867 IL W.St.Main St. 505 N. Broad Street,,, IL * PH:Street N. Broad, IL Jeff Link, Agency IL Manager, S. High, PO Box 617,, IL East Union Ave., Litchfield, IL KUFA & SON HEATING PH: West Main., FAX: Jeff Link Or visit Thomas Agency Manager Office Manager jeff.link@dimondbros.com kim.thomas@dimondbros.com Continental Breakfast! Best Rates! AIR CONDITIONING & GEOTHERMAL Keeping You Comfortable For Three Generations 123 E. MAIN, CARLINVILLE, IL PH. (217) kufaandson@frontiernet.net Great Location! Old Route 66, Stuff to see: Million Dollar Courthouse, Historical Town Square, Largest Collection of Sears Homes, 1869 County Jail and lots more! CARLINVILLE, GIRARD AND CHESTERFIELD McDonald s Area Diesel Service 733 WEST MAIN STREET, CARLINVILLE Gene Stanford, owner Boente Shell Service Shell West Main St., (217) Boente s Food Mart 830 E. 1st South St., (217) Shad Rd. 230 E. Main,, IL W. Central, Benld, IL W. Main St., Vesper Granite Monument Co Prairie Lawn Rd., (217) Barb Thomas, manager REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE North University St., R.E. ERWIN GUTTERS SEAMLESS GUTTERING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SEAMLESS GUTTERING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL W. 1st South St., IL WE TAKE THE DENTS OUT OF ACCIDENTS Costello s maker of gutter maker of guardian guardian gutter cover cover Automotive & Tire Repair Scheldt Bros. Auto Body SHIPMAN RD. CARLINVILLE, IL (217) OR Shipman, IL Shipman, IL Shipman, IL Rice St. FRED SCHELDT & JIM SCHELDT Owners Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ASE MASTER CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIANS Since 1957, IL (217) Call John Wynn Kenneth W. Walker Over 25 Years Experience NMLS Lic# IL Lic# Top Flite Financial, Inc. NMLS ID #4181 is a VA, FHA and USDA approved lending institution and is not acting on behalf of the VA, HUD/FHA, USDA or the Federal Government IL- MB THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat 5A

6 obituaries Bessie M. Poole Stinnett, 72, of Kampsville passed away at 5:23 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016, at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Hardin. She was born Feb. 4, 1944, in Nokomis to David Poole and Mildred Poole Hitchcock. She married Clifford Stinnett; he preceded her in death. Ms. Stinnett was a homemaker. She enjoyed music, bingo, outdoors, being with people and smiling. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Smith (James) of Kampsville; son, Ron Stinnett of Gillespie; grandchildren, Jessica Pohlman, Jeremy Stinnett, Jason Stinnett, Brittany Stinnett, Seth Stinnett 6A Tiffany L. Hammock Tiffany L. Hammock, 30, of Staunton passed away at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1985, in Alton to Robert Hammock and Mary Lessner. Miss Hammock was a server for Diggers. Surviving are her father, Robert Hammock of ; mother, Mary Lessner of South Pasadena, Fla.; her mother s boyfriend, Brian McCollum of Staunton; child, Haydn Leaser of Staunton; siblings, Shawna (Cory) Semplowski of Terry P. Barkley Minnie Spudich Minnie Spudich, 99, of Benld passed away at 5:41 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016, at Heritage Health of Gillespie. She was born June 3, 1917, in Heitman, Iowa, to John and Ermenia (Trevisol) DeBacco. She married Joseph Spudich on Sept. 13, 1947, at St. Joseph s Church in Benld; he preceded her in death on Jan. 22, Mrs. Spudich was owner/operator for Joe s Club in Benld. She was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 217, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and her beloved card club. Surviving are a daughter, Jo Ann (spouse, Ron) Spudich-Jacobson of Godfrey; grandchildren, Donald Bloemker of Staunton and Shawn Bessie M. Stinnett Terry Preston Barkley, 64, of passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, after a battle with cancer. Terry was born on Sept. 22, 1951, in Carrollton to Preston Edward and Dorothy Evelyn (Whitaker) Barkley. He graduated from High School with the class of After serving in the United States Navy as a flight deck engineer, he worked as a security guard for the Illinois Secretary of State. Terry was an avid fisherman, loved to laugh and thoroughly enjoyed his grandkids. He was a member of St. Paul s United Church of Christ, the Men s Sunday School group at First Assembly of God and the Guy Baird American Legion Post #554 in. Terry married Darlene Faye Wills on September 30, 1977, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Heath (companion, Amanda Barnes) of ; daughters, Amy (Brock) Reynolds of Springfield, Heather (Shane) Michaelis of and Nena (Bob) Wells of Fairfield; grandchildren, McKenzie and Chase Michaelis, Preston and Shaling Reynolds, Kale and Jada Barkley, Reaghan and Kayden Wells and Hadlee Barnes; brother, Bob Barkley of East Peoria; and two sisters, Betty Triplett of Bunker Hill and Sandee Jacobs of East Peoria. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Ronald Dean Barkley. Visitation was held on Thursday, June 2, from 4-7 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul s United Church of Christ, with Rev. Kevin Strope officiating. Burial followed in Hettick Cemetery, with full military rites by the Guy Baird American Legion Post #554. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul s Kitchen Fund or to the Barnes Jewish Kidney Transplant Unit. To sign a guestbook or light a candle in Terry s memory, go to davisandersonfuneralhome.com Davis-Anderson Funeral Home,, was in charge of arrangements. Gillespie, Casey Hammock of East Alton, Lisa Johnson of Houma, La., April (Greg) Davidson of Wood River and Jennifer Jennings of Dorsey; and aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until services at 8 p.m., Monday, June 6, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Memorials may be made to the Haydn Leaser Trust Fund. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral. com. (spouse, Amy) Bloemker of Godfrey; great-grandson, Max Joseph Bloemker of Godfrey; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ermenia Rami and Josephine Crivello. Friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Funeral Mass will follow at noon at St. Joseph s Church in Benld. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Adopt- A-Pet, Kill the Flashover, and Fellowship of Christian Firefighters. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com. and Grant Stinnett; six greatgrandchildren; and a cousin, Laura Morris of Colorado Springs, Colo. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald Stinnett; a brother, Joseph Poole; and a sister, Mary Hitchcock. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 9, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, with Rev. Chris Thomas officiating. Burial was at Gillespie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com. Thomas Earl Damm, age 76, of Girard passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2016, at his daughter s residence in Girard. Tom was born April 13, 1940, in Wrights, one of 14 children born to Carl E. and Vesta Mae (Jackson) Damm. He married Nancy (Daniels) in 1959 and they later divorced. On Jan. 30, 1969, Tom married the former Marilyn (Clark); their marriage ended in divorce and she passed away in Tom was a former chief of police in Girard before opening Damm Salvage Yard in Girard. He retired in He enjoyed attending Silver Strands and looked forward to a good game of cards. Tom was known for sitting down and visiting with anyone who had time to share stories. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonda Jane Damm; son, Tommy Damm; two brothers, Dick and Leroy Damm; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held on Monday, June 6, from 4-7 p.m. at Davis- Anderson Funeral Home, Girard. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, at Camp Kenneth W. Johnston Thomas E. Damm Chester L. Chet Stanfield Chester L. Chet Stanfield, 81, of passed away Monday morning, June 6, 2016, at Area Hospital in. Chester was born on April 27, 1935, to George and Marie (Long) Stanfield in Raymond. He attended school at High School. On June 30, 1956, he married Edna Pursey at St. Michael s Catholic Church in Greenfield. Chet was the plant manager at Pepsi-Cola in Jerseyville, retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Chet was on the board of directors for the Macoupin County School for the Developmentally Disabled, and Moose Lodge 1216, where he was acting treasurer. He was also a member of BPOE Chet was a true outdoorsman, loving hunting and fishing. He collected Pepsi and toy tractor memorabilia. Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Tom is survived by his son, Eddie Damm of Girard; son, Randy Damm of Roodhouse; son, Lyn Damm of Roodhouse; son, Timmy Damm of Girard; daughter, Kimberly (Danny) Ginder of Girard; son, Darrin (Jenny) Damm of Girard; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dean (Ruth) Damm of Benld; brother, Marion Damm of Sorento; brother, Jim (Frances) Damm of Mason City; brother, Kenny Damm of Palmyra; brother, Gary (Betty) Damm of ; brother, Dave (Kathy) Damm of ; sister, Sue Coke of Missouri; sister, Barb Hall of Louisiana; sister, Betty Combs of Carrollton; brother, John (Patty) Damm of Winchester; brother, Raymond Damm of Girard; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Girard Fire and Rescue Squad. Visit davisandersonfuneralhome. com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard, was in charge of arrangements. Kenneth W. Ken Johnston, 80, of Springfield, formerly of and Chatham, passed away Saturday evening, June 4, 2016, at St. Joseph s Home in Springfield. Ken was born on Sept. 2, 1935, to Stanley and Evelyn (Langhoff) Johnston in Lincoln. He graduated from Atlanta High School with the class of 1954 and also attended Blackburn College in, as well as the University of Illinois. Ken served in the 3637th Ordinance of Illinois Army National Guard. On April 5, 1958, he married Ruth Kirkland at the United Methodist Church. Ken retired in 1987 as a mechanical engineer for Fiat Allis in Springfield. He then worked for JI Case in Wichita Kansas retiring from there in Ken was a member of the Chatham United Methodist Church, was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, as well as a Glenwood Redskins and Titans fan. He enjoyed golfing and could fix anything. Ken loved spending time with his grandsons and attending their many activities. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Ruth Johnston of Springfield; son, Brian (Corie) Johnston of Springfield; daughter, Kathy Sue Johnston of Chatham; grandsons, Cody and Brady Johnston; brother, Eugene (Barbara) Johnston of Indio Hills, Calif.; two sisters, Linda (Joel) Floto of Sikeston, Mo., and Connie (Tim) Kuehl of Morrison; two special in-laws, John Kirkland (Marilyn) and Esther Cameron; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald and Robert; and two sisters, Marilyn and Janice. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m. at United Methodist Church,. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Sara Isbell officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethel Ridge Cemetery or Chatham United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be given at davisandersonfuneralhome. com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home,, was in charge of arrangements. Chester is survived by his wife Edna; two half-sisters; Ellen (Keith) Bamber of Peoria and Vera (James) Williamson of Mesa, Ariz.; sister-inlaw, Virginia Stanfield of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Chester was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Stanfield. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, from 4-7 p.m. at Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church,, with a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m. at Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church,, with Rev. Michael Haag officiating. Burial will take place in the New Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin County School for the Developmentally Disabled. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be given at davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Ruth Deatherage, 93, of Palmyra passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Area Hospital. She was born July 4, 1922, in Decatur, a daughter of the late Orville S. and Gladys Herbert Greene. She married Harvey Wesley Deatherage Jr. on Oct. 19, 1940, in Springfield; he preceded her in death on Jan. 24, Mrs. Deatherage was a beautician in Palmyra for many years before becoming employed by the Secretary of State in vehicle services. She was a member of Modesto Christian Chuch, Palmyra Order of the Eastern Star and Palmyra Legion Auxiliary. She was an avid Cardinals baseball fan, and to her grandchildren she was known as Beanie Baby grandma. Surviving are a son, Harvey Wesley (companion, Sheryl Travis) Deatherage III of Springfield; four daughters, Juliette (husband, Wilber Lee Pitchford, 88, of Thayer passed away at 9:04 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Sunrise Manor in Virden. He was born June 14, 1927, in Girard, a son of Gilbert J. and Leila (Perrine) Pitchford. He married Phyllis June (Adcock) Pitchford 63 years ago; she survives. Mr. Pitchford served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the Landing Ship Tank LST1015 from He also participated in an Honor Flight with his grandson Trever, also a veteran, in October He retired from Commonwealth Edison on Feb. 10, 1988, after 21 years of service and was a member of the Boilermakers Union. Previously, one of his favorite workplaces was the Springfield Boiler shop. In addition to his wife, surviving are his sons, Gregory (Carol) Pitchford of Oak Point, Texas, and David (Emily) Pitchford of John Gima, 95, of Benld passed away at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. He was born Oct. 18, 1920, to Paul and Anna (Takach) Gima. Mr. Gima was a musician. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elizabeth Ruth Deatherage Wilber L. Pitchford Sky View Drive in Theater Litchfield The Last Drive in theater in Illinois on Historic Old Route 66 $5.00 Per Person at all times with children under 5 Free. Restrooms handicap accessible NO ALCOHOL, GRILLS OR COOKING ON THE PREMISES Show will Start at Dusk but never before 7:30 p.m. THURS., FRI. & SAT., JUNE 9, 10, 11 GREASE PG-13 AMERICAN GRAFITTI PG SUNDAY, JUNE 12 MINIONS G (FRee) John Gima Donald) Smith of Wilmington, Drenda (husband, Richard) Sims of Modesto, Cindy (husband, Larry) King of Scottville and Christina (companion Shawn Costello) Schott of Palmyra; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Carmean; and two brothers, Orville Bud Greene and Jim Greene. There will be no visitation. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at noon, Friday, June 10, at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials may be made to Palmyra American Legion c/o Neece- Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, 349 Tanner, Waverly, IL Condolences may be sent to the family online at airsman-hires.com. Egg Harbor, Wis.; daughter, Pamela (Leslie) Warden of Auburn; four grandsons, Trever (Andrea) Warden of Auburn, William Pitchford and Ryan Pitchford, both of Egg Harbor, Wis., and Gregory Pitchford of Oak Point, Texas; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gilbert Pitchford and Everett Pitchford; and a sister, Ethel (Joe) Hall. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at the Virden American Legion Hall. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. To leave a comment for the family, visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com. Gima. No public services will be held. Inurnment will be at Benld Cemetery. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com. Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Thursday, JUNE 9, 2016

7 Marriages Douglas S. Emery and Jodi L. Lyons, both of Palmyra. Andrew G. Osborn and Brittany N. McMahon, both of. Russell A. Sztukowski of Brighton and Jeanie M. May of Canton. William R. Bailey and Erin E. Canopy, both of Springfield. Benjamin A. Schaefer and Emily C. Rothe, both of Maryland Heights, Mo. Steven J. Wells and Carolyn I. Wilson, both of Staunton. Joseph C. Lewis and Gina R. Riggs, both of. Divorce filed Nathan C. Hutson of Bunker Hill vs. Carrie M. Hutson of Granite City. Lawsuits Dora Berutti filed a complaint June 1 against Macoupin County Public Health Department and Kathleen Mayberry, seeking an amount in excess of $50,000, plus costs of the suit, in connection with a June 2, 2015 incident. According to the suit, Berutti, who uses a medical walker, was a passenger on a large transportation van owned by MCPHD and driven by Mayberry, en route to a physical therapy appointment. Berutti was concerned that she would not be able to descend the large steps to exit the van, and upon arrival at the physical therapy facility, Mayberry allegedly instructed Berutti to stand and ride the wheelchair lift platform, which is not designed for standing and riding, in order to exit the van. Berutti did as instructed, and as the platform struck the ground, she fell backward, with her back striking the transition plate of the lift and becoming wedged in an opening between the platform and the van, causing her to sustain injuries. Steven Katich filed a complaint in forcible entry and detainer May 26 against LeAnn Stafford and Stephen Fields, seeking possession of property in Wilsonville, rent of $360 plus $18.83 per day, and costs of the suit. Michael J. and Dana L. LaRosa filed a complaint May 27 against Brian E. and Belinda Evans, seeking $17,608 for repairs to leased property in Staunton, $1,175 in past due rent, attorney s fees, court costs, service fees and costs of collection. Tim Loveless filed a complaint in forcible entry and detainer May 31 against Eriel R. Adams, seeking possession of property in Gillespie and $860 rent. Central Illinois Realty Company filed a complaint in forcible entry and detainer June 2 against Brian Boone and all unknown occupants, seeking possession of property in Virden plus a total of $1, for rent ($732.50), attorney s fees, costs, service and sheriff s fee. Madonna R. Tideman (MRT Investments, LLC) filed a complaint in forcible entry and detainer June 2 against Michelle Weatherford, seeking possession of property in and $1,850 rent. Tim Loveless filed a complaint in forcible entry and detainer June 6 against Lester Hall, seeking possession of property in Gillespie and $1, rent. Felony Jesse L. Briles, 24,, has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and one count each of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and cannabis in connection with a March 9 incident in which he allegedly possessed a substance containing amphetamine, a substance containing AB-FUBI- NACA, a glass smoking device and less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis. Misdemeanors Thad D. Roberts, 20,, has been charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger in connection with a May 29 incident. Kendall W. Slightom, 20,, has been charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger in connection with a May 29 incident. Shane M. Boston, 35, Eagarville, has been charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 28 incident in which he allegedly struck an individual several times with his forearms. Zachary L. Lake, 18, Virden, has been charged with battery in connection with a May 31 incident in which he allegedly struck an individual in the head with his fist. Spencer A. Wolff, 18, Litchfield, has been charged with battery in connection with a May 31 incident in which he allegedly struck an individual in the head with his fist. Justin C. Grider, 33,, has been charged with criminal trespass to real property, having no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 30 incident in which he allegedly entered upon property of Hardee s Restaurant,, after having been informed by Police Department that entry was forbidden. Shelbie D. Tandy, 20,, has been charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor in connection with a May 29 incident. Ashley L. Starr, 20,, has been charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor in connection with a May 29 incident. Zachary R. Rogers, 19,, has been charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor in connection with a May 29 incident. Michael W. Griffith, 35, Wilsonville, has been charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 2 incident in which he allegedly forcibly pushed an individual. Michael A. Lewis, 39,, has been charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to property in connection with a June 2 incident in which he allegedly forcibly pushed an individual on the chest and knowingly caused less than $300 damage to the door of an apartment in the 1200 block of Notice Estates and Elin House in is a longterm care facility licensed by the state of Illinois. Be advised that all who seek services, employment or admission will be equally considered in compliance with Civil Rights Act regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry. carlinville estates 1221 south Plum street carlinville, il North Broad Street,, by striking the door with his shoulder. DUIs Marion B. 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Maps for the City Wide Yard Sales can be picked up at local gas stations and State Farm office. NEW SCHNEIDER DEDICATED BUSINESS WITH FREIGHT TO MOVE NOW IN YOUR AREA! Enjoy consistent freight, miles and paychecks UP TO $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS MAY APPLY (LIMITED TIME ONLY) Earn up to $60,000 per year (based on experience) Weekly time at home 100% no-touch freight Company Driver Benefits Paid orientation and ongoing training Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match schneiderjobs.com PRIDE PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday June 11th 9am MARIA ST. EAST PEORIA,IL BLACKSMITH SHOP * COWBOY COLLECTIBLES * PRIMITIVE TOOLS FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD * CHRYSLER MINI VAN * WELDING SUPPLIES & SO MUCH MORE! For details & photos go to ID#40620 HIGGS AUCTION SERVICE ~ ~ Large PUBLIC auction Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9 a.m. LoCateD at 9227 oilfield ave., raymond, IL. (2.75 MILeS SoUtH of raymond on IL. rte. 127 to oilfield ave., then 2 MILeS east.) antique FUrnItUre: Oak kitchen cabinet w/pie safe top; tiger oak serpentine dresser; tiger oak highboy dresser w/mirror; antique hardwood bed; blanket chest; leather back and bottom oak rocker; commode; oak file cabinet; oak drop front desk; oak washstand; Duncan Phyfe drum table; misc. chairs; hutch top for restoring; etc. gas PUMP: Martin and Schwartz vintage gas pump (no globe). antiques & CoLLeCtIBLeS: Antique sleigh; buggy buckboard seats; WW I military uniform (excellent condition); vintage child s clothing; copper boiler; apple butter kettles; porcelain door knobs; kraut cutter; Redwing 3 gallon butter churn crock; 60 s vintage toys Ny-Lint guided missile truck, etc.; Wards no.10 metal shearer; Hull pottery (5+ pieces); Guardian service; enamel table top; crock jugs; Prairie Farms Dairy bottle; child s 4-H jacket w/pins; View Master w/ pics.; large hardback stamp collection book full of early/late stamps; Abbot & Costello 8mm films; wicker planter box; Depression glass pink & green; costume jewelry; wagon loan of Christmas items and décor; livestock trophy; picture frames; misc. dolls; board games; playing cards; cookware; Syracuse china setting of 12; quality household items; much more. FrIgIDaIre UPrIgHt DeePFreeZe: digital read (v-nice) terms: Cash or check with proper id. All announcements made sale day take precedence over all prior printed or verbal matter. All items sold as-is. Auctioneer and seller are not responsible for accidents, theft, vandalism, errors, omissions or misrepresentations. All sales are final. Go to for complete and updated listing and pictures. For more information, contact David Fuchs at earl & DorIS SorreLLS Sellers MIKe CraBtree auctioneer THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, June 10, 2016, 6:30 PM 207 N. Douglas St. Hillsboro, IL Vinyl sided 960 sq. foot residence, 3 BR/2BA manufactured home on privilege tax. Hillsboro school district, city water. Property ID # Real Estate taxes Legal Description: Lot 56 East Hillsboro Rountree Add. Bidder Registration required. Successful bidder to make a non-refundable minimum deposit of 10% of purchase price and enter a Real Estate Purchase Agreement date of auction. Closing within 30 days. Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Sellers: Robert King, Jo Ann King For photos and details Hal A. Langham 1355 Airport Ave Greenville, IL LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10:00AM LOCATED AT THE NEW CROSS CHURCH BUILDING, CARLINVILLE, IL. (IL. RTE. 108 WEST, IN OLD WAL-MART BUILDING ACROSS FROM HIGH SCHOOL) GOEBEL W. GERMANY NUMBERED HUMMELS: 25+, most are TMK 5 & 6 s. Will be cataloged. GOEBEL COLLECTOR PLATES: (missing 1976) LONGABERGER BASKETS: 50+, will be cataloged. LONGABERGER POTTERY: Pitchers, plates, planters, cups, saucers, serving trays, pie plates, dessert bowls, etc. Woven traditions. STONEWARE: 15+ Crocks 6 gal. crock; 2 gal. crock; 4 gal. crock; crock jugs; crock bottles; etc. COLLECTIBLE CHINA: Noritake ivory china set of 12; Queen Anne rose pattern china; English bone china; Bavarian rose pattern tea pitcher; painted Japan bowls, plates, etc. COLLECTIBLES: Fostoria glass; green and amber coin glass; etched stemware; large collection of Boyd s Bears; wildlife figurines; small belt buckle collection including Winchester, Fiat Allis, law enforcement, etc.; pocket watches; tiffany style stained glass lamp; Terry Redlin framed prints; Ducks Unlimited framed Sunset Refuge ; framed Busch Stadium replicas; large glass jug w/handle; old quilt; precious moments; guardian service ware; wine glasses from assorted wineries; bar ware; decorative wine bottles; lots of home décor prints, pictures, wall hangings, etc. (like new); many pieces of holiday décor; hat collection many new camo. COOKWARE/HOUSEHOLD: Coleman powerhouse LP camp stove (v-nice); Masterbuilt electric turkey fryer; fish frying pans; deep frying baskets; camp cookware; stock pots; plastic banquet tables; wood banquet tables; 20+ metal folding chairs; White Mountain ice cream freezer; knick-knack shelves; many common household goods; bedding/linens; etc. SNOWBLOWER: Craftsman 21 4-cycle (like new). Auction note: Cataloged Hummels and Longaberger pieces will sell first. Please be on time. Go to for complete listing and pictures. GARY & LESA SANSON Sellers MIKE CRABTREE Auctioneer TERMS: Cash or check with proper id. All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior verbal or written matter. Sellers and auctioneer are not responsible for accidents, theft, vandalism errors, omissions, or misrepresentations. All sales are final CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat Large PUBLIC auction Sunday, June 12, 2016, 12 noon LoCated at the MaCoUPIn CoUnty FaIrgroUndS (rt 4 north CarLInvILLe, IL) ShoWrooM QUaLIty FUrnItUre: Thornwood solid oak 5 pc. bedroom outfit (like new); oak china hutch (lighted); oak display hutch (lighted); large oak oval pedestal dining table w/6 oak chairs; oak jewelry armoire; corner lighted curio cabinet; solid oak poster bed (queen size); (2) sofa tables; hard maple desk; matching Laz-Y-Boy recliner and dual reclining sofa; dual reclining leather sofa; swivel office arm chair; stuffed chair and ottoman; 4-tier wine rack/shelf; (3) iron frame padded bar stools; entertainment cabinet; Laz-Y-Boy recliner; Rattan patio furniture chair, luvseat, ottoman; hardwood end tables. antique FUrnItUre: Oak serpentine dresser w/mirror (v-nice); Singer treadle sewing machine cabinet; metal frame caned chair; wicker table; cane bottom chairs; oak chairs; camel back trunk; etc. appliances: Mitsubishi 55 HD flat screen television; Samsung 32 flat screen television; Magnavox 15 HD television; Audiovox under-counter TV/CD player; Kitchen Aid side by side refrigerator/freezer w/water & ice; Stereo/VCR/CD system; (2) Electrolux sweepers; table lamps; Tiffany style lamp; etc. LaWn MoWer, etc.: John Deere 425 hydro riding mower w/54 deck; concrete lawn roller; lawn dump cart (pull behind); lawn seeder. tools, etc.: Dayton 60 amp rolling battery charger; Craftsman 12 gal. I hp air compressor; Craftsman roll-around tool chest w/top; organizers full of hardware; 2.5 ton floor jacks; DeWalt bench grinder; Craftsman electric impact; DeWalt circular saw; Stihl weed-eater; Stihl gas blower; various power tools; wagon load of wrenches; socket sets; Craftsman wrench sets; punches; chisels; screwdrivers; vise; chainsaw sharpener; Ford suitcase weights; heavy rope; tree pruners; roll-up bedliner for Ford 8 bed; dolly cart; propane tanks; (4) 6 chain link fence panels; (10) 4 chain link fence panels; dog kennel fence; etc. ILLInoIS deer PIn CoLLeCtIon: Wood frame case containing deer pins from (missing 1987 pin). taxidermy, hunting equipment, etc.: Shoulder deer mounts; full body mount coyote; skull cap mounts; Columbia camo parka and bibs; wall mount gun cabinets; misc. hunting gear; etc. CoLeMan Watt generator. electric Log SPLItter (Like new). auctioneer note: all items are like new!! Furniture is showroom quality!! Furniture will sell first! Go to for complete and updated listing and pictures. terms: Cash or check with proper id. All items sold as-is. All sales are final. Seller and auctioneer are not responsible for accidents, theft, vandalism, errors, omissions or misrepresentations. All announcements made auction day take precedence over all prior printed or verbal matter. gary & LeSa SanSon Sellers MIKe CraBtree auctioneer A

8 MCPHD (Continued from 1A) are in their 60s. Addiction does not discriminate. It s a disease, and it does not discriminate. Some of the statistics are absolutely alarming, said Tarro, noting that the United States consumes 99 percent of the world s supply of Oxycontin and 80 percent of the world s supply of prescription opiates overall. In addition, 85 percent of people who use heroin began with prescription opiates. Right now it is so much easier and [there s] such less bureaucracy to prescribe opiates than it is to get Suboxone, said Tarro; Suboxone is the prescription used to treat opioid addiction. That is absolutely insane when you think about where this problem came from. Tarro said Crum will be working with health care providers throughout the counties to let them know the current guidelines for opiate prescriptions. The hard line from the Centers for Disease Control is that, yes, it needs to be used during cancer therapy and end-of-life hospice care, said Tarro. Then there s debate about post-surgery, acute injury, etc., but the hard line is just cancer treatment and end-of-life hospice care. We need to reduce the supply. According to Tarro, about 20 years ago hospitals started making pain a vital statistic, similar to temperature and blood pressure, which he believes is part of the problem. We need to teach both children and adults that your goal should not be to live a painfree life, he said. Pain is a part of living, it s a part of healing, and it s a part of growing. Tarro noted that Macoupin County communities have been working on solutions to the growing drug problem, such as by having town meetings regarding heroin and other opiates and their addictive, destructive and fatal consequences. In addition, MCPHD is working to expand the Macoupin County Medical Reserve Corps and has recently received funding to recruit and train additional volunteers to provide outreach in the communities, including education and awareness to help people prevent their loved ones from becoming addicted and making sure people know where to seek treatment for addiction. The program is based on the idea that addiction is a disease. It is not a choice, it is not poor willpower, said Tarro. It is very comparable to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. He also noted that there is a large genetic component to addiction, as much as percent. That is a fair warning for people who have had that in their families in a big way. Tarro said there are four pillars of community action for dealing with the problem of addiction: prevention, education, treatment and enforcement. We intend to attack all four at the same time, he said. A public health department s supposed to address the biggest health problems in their community and work with everyone else to make that problem either disappear or at least reduce it as much as possible and help people live a healthy, self-actualized life. For now, the program is limited to 30 participants due to federal regulations concerning the number of patients a health care provider can prescribe Suboxone. After Maple Street Clinic s psychiatrist has had her Suboxone license for one year, which will be in November, they will be able to apply to expand to 100 patients. Until that time, if there is more demand than the clinic can meet, the additional patients will be referred to the ATS program, which has open spots. Crum said that long-term outpatient programs such as this one are far more successful than 30-day inpatient programs. The outcome of 30-day treatment is zero, but that s the current model, he said. They re usually high on the plane ride home. However, insurance companies will typically pay for at least two hospitalizations or two residential treatment programs -- which can cost $25,000 to upward of $90,000 per 30-day stay -- per year, but are not as willing to fund outpatient programs such as ATS, which Crum said has a much higher success rate as most patients are involved in it for a minimum of two years. At the end of the two-year period of time, about 63 percent of our patients are no longer using anything and haven t used anything for over a year, he said. Most of my patients aren t ever going to use again, but it takes an extended period of time to get to that point. Thirty days of treatment is a myth; treatment on a residential basis is a myth. It has to be in the environment in which the addiction occurs. You go away for 30 days, you re isolated, you re not having to deal with your kids, your family, your parents, work, legal problems. You get out of inpatient and all those problems hit you. In outpatient, you re dealing with all of those problems, and we re helping you deal with them step-bystep, said Weidener, who pointed out that even if inpatient programs worked, there aren t any available in this area due to the state budget crisis. I had a patient come to us in tears last week. She was told by two inpatient places just to keep using for three months until a bed became available. Medicaid pays for Suboxone, but that is not the case with most insurance companies. We currently have to fight with every insurance company for them to pay for it, said Weidner. We are billing insurance for what we can bill for, but, again, the rate of what they pay for outpatient services isn t near enough. That s why we needed the grant. Like all of the clinic s services, the substance abuse program fees are offered on a sliding scale based on income. No patients will be denied based on their inability to pay. The program also will treat underlying problems of addiction, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. First we do an extremely careful assessment, then we go to the medical system, which impacts on the cravings for the drug, Crum said. Then we look at the psychological component of the cravings. Why do people continue to use? We can treat that on a psychological basis that supports the medical component. Patients will be required to attend group and individual therapy sessions every week, as well as keep a journal and stay in regular contact with the therapist. Success is in small steps, Crum said. We have had patients who had been using 140 milligrams of Vicodin on a daily basis that are down to four milligrams a month. That s extremely significant change. What that means is the neurobiology of the brain is changing back and the patients are gaining control of their lives. For the most part, our patients are using to stay alive. They don t use to get high; that s a myth. They use to be functional. He added, It s not necessarily the cravings that get them, which we can address with medication. It s the compulsion to do something. It s not atypical for our patients to shift one compulsion to another; they may shift from heroin to gambling. Gambling s not a drug, but it works exactly the same way. Have FREE STUFF? F R E E A D! If you have FREE items to give away, you can advertise them with a lined Classified Ad in the Enquirer Express and Enquirer~Democrat at NO CHARGE! Maximum of 6 lines and 3 ads per month. Call (217) for more details Disney/Pixar FREE Movie and Refreshments! Bring your chair and join us on the lawn at the Macoupin County Courthouse on Thursday, June 6:30 PM. Like us on Facebook Sponsored by: 8A Macoupin County Enquirer~Democrat THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016