Blackburn holds Commencement ceremony
More than hundred students received diplomas during the 143rd commencement ceremony at Blackburn College May 12.
In total, there were 111 members of the Class of 2012 who met the requirements to graduate, though not all graduates were on hand to receive their diplomas.
Shortly after the processional and invocation, Blackburn President Mim Pride gave a few opening remarks. She expressed thanks to family and friends in attendance in support of members of this year’s graduating class.
“We know that no one arrives at this moment alone,” Pride said. She then encouraged the class to stand and have them collectively say thank you to the audience.
Senior class president Ian Andrews, an accounting major, shared his thoughts on graduation day with a speech.
Andrews said his goal growing up was to be a professional pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, though he realized early on it
Levan named Outstanding Teacher of Year
Angie Levan, a first-grade teacher at the Carlinville Primary School, was named the 2011-2012 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Class of 1962. The annual award was presented by Jon Daggett, Sue Daggett and Kay Richter of the Carlinville High School Class of ’62 during a staff breakfast May
CHS holds year-end awards assembly
Carlinville High School students received more than 40 awards and scholarships during an all-school assembly May 11 in the gym.
See section B of the May 17, 2012 Enquirer~Democrat for more photos from the assembly.
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Exclusive: Council members react to judge’s ruling ordering Carlinville to go from 10 to eight aldermen
By Daniel Winningham
The Enquirer~Democrat attempted to contact all 10 elected Council members to get their comments on the May 3 decision by the judge.
The statute which applies in the case is 65 ILCS 5/3-1-20-25, which is part of the Illinois Municipal Code, Article 3.1 – Officers, Division 20 – Elected
Judge grants plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment
By Daniel Wininngham
Judge Patrick Londrigan ruled in favor of plaintiff Eugene Adkins in his case against the city of Carlinville during a hearing May 3 in Macoupin County Court.
Adkins’ suit said the city was in violation of state law with 10 aldermen and five wards, insisting Carlinville should instead have
Hearing May 3 for city’s redistricting lawsuit
What: Hearing on city’s redistricting lawsuit
When: Thursday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Macoupin County Courthouse, lower level, in Judge Patrick Londrigan’s courtroom
(check back for details about the hearing later in the week)
Children, parents, teachers take part in Early Childhood Parade
Despite breezy and cooler weather conditions, a large crowed of parents, kids and teachers participated in the fifth annual Community Early Childhood Parade April 27 at the Macoupin County Courthouse.
Children, along with teachers and parents, from Carlinville Headstart,
Christmas Market is a go for 2012
With an obvious smile of satisfaction on her face and surrounded by a roomful of applause, Christmas Market Foundation President Debbie Zilm made the announcement the evening of April 23 – Carlinville’s Christmas Market 2012 is a go.
CCMF Board member Rich Min- ster said the donation of more than $22,000
Farmers’ market starts April 28
It’s time to think about the Farmers’ Market again. The Market will open Saturday, April 28, from 7-11 a.m. at the empty lot on West Main across from Casey’s.
The Market is looking for vendors who grow their own produce or vendors who make products in Macoupin County and the surrounding
Bunker Hill County Board candidate files election contest
By Daniel Winningham
An incumbent member of the Macoupin County Board who was defeated in the primary election in March by less than 10 votes has filed a contest in Macoupin County Court alleging several applications for absentee ballots were not delivered to the Bunker Hill 3 precinct in the proper
Carlinville Rotary Club introduces new president
Matt Dowland was introduced as the next president of the Carlinville Rotary Club in at a weekly meeting May 17. Dowland will replace Susan Millard, the outgoing president who has served as the club’s president for the past two years.
Ruby Hoback also was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow during
Plan of action taking shape for Carlinville Plaza
By Rick Wade
The dream of a revitalized Carlinville Plaza is moving a small, but possibly significant, step toward attracting a new business, the head of the Macoupin Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) told members of the city’s
Eugene Adkins' Lawsuit Timeline
• Dec. 15, 2011: Lawsuit filed by Carlinville resident Eugene Adkins
• Jan. 13, 2012: Carlinville served with lawsuit
• Jan. 25, 2012: Adkins requests substitution of judge -– case is reassigned to Judge Patrick Londrigan
• Feb.
Longtime Carlinville police officer Steve Stone retires
By Daniel Winningham
The city of Carlinville honored a police officer who served for more than 30 years in a retirement luncheon at City Hall May 4.
Steve Stone, who started Jan. 1, 1981,
Citizens ask for openness at Council meetings
By Rick Wade
At its meeting May 7, Carlinville City Council talked about a judge’s ruling that will potentially change the number of its members, but unanimously voted to do so behind closed doors.
During a hearing in
City ordered to go to eight aldermen
By Daniel Winningham
Carlinville resident Eugene Adkins, prevailed in his lawsuit against the city of Carlinville on May 3 when Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Patrick Londrigan ruled that Carlinville was in violation of state law and must reduce the number of aldermen from
Recap of courtroom hearing
Representatives from both the city and plaintiff began gathering in the hallway of the first floor shortly after 1 p.m. ahead of the scheduled 1:30 p.m. heading.
Attorney Robert Duckels was allowed to argue Adkins’ case first, stating the city of Carlinville
Macoupin County Board ratifies AFSCME contract
By Daniel Winningham
Following an executive session of about 30 minutes, union employees working at Macoupin County Courthouse are closer to working under a new contract.
The Board approved a tentative agreement for 21 full-time employees working in the
2012 CHS Prom: Just getting to prom a big deal
By Rick Wade
Promenade. The name conjures up images of lovely ladies in beautiful gowns on the arms of sharply dressed gentlemen, strolling among the people, their grace and charm on display for all.
Girard man dies in motorcycle accident
A Girard man died after crashing his motorcycle in
Farmersville May 9.
Lee A. Edwards, 57, died as a result of injuries sustained in a
crash at approximately 6:25 a.m.
Edwards was traveling eastbound on Mine Avenue over I-55 in a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the
curb of the center median. Edwards
Carlinville, other local boys’ track squads compete in May 17 Sectional
By Daniel Winningham
The CHS boys’ track team takes part in an IHSA Class 1A Sectional Thursday, May 17, at Staunton High School. Competitions start at 4:30 p.m. Top finishers will advance on to the State Meet next week.
In addition to Carlinville, other schools competing are: Auburn, Bunker Hill, Carrollton, Metro-East Lutheran of Edwardsville, Gillespie, Greenfield, Greenville. Litchfield, Madison, Mt.
Carlinville’s Lea Viano to run in State Meet
Carlinville sophomore Lea Viano will compete in both the 1,600- and 3,200-meters at the State Meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Thursday, May 17.
Running events are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Check back later for results…
Blackburn soccer teams among national statistical leaders
By Tom Emery
Blackburn College soccer teams were honored as statistical leaders in multiple categories of NCAA Division III for their scoring in the 2011 season.
Men’s soccer
The Blackburn
2012 CHS baseball senior night
Carlinville High School senior baseball players with their parents are, from left, Wendy Walden, Nick Walden, Albert Walden, Jim Olroyd and son, Jim Olroyd, Tina Olroyd, Linda Leefers, Tyler Leefers, Von Leefers, Karen Etter, Zach Etter and Lynn Etter.
2012 CHS softball senior night
Carlinville High School senior softball players and their family members are, from left, Kelly Emmons, Katerina Emmons, Kelly Chaney, Sarah Groves, Trent Groves, Jim Salske, Callie Salske and Becky Salske.
2012 CHS girls soccer senior night
Carlinville High School senior soccer players and their parents are, from left, Bill Kaegy, Leah Kaegy, Mandy Kaegy, Amy Naples, Kristin Naples, Jay Naples, Patti Snider, Melissa Snider, Ken Snider, Becca Bledsoe and Sam Bledsoe.
CHS baseball season ends in 10-4 loss to Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School’s offense came through with a six-run first inning as the No. 3 seeded Hiltoppers defeated No. 6 Carlinville High School 10-4 in a Class 2A Regional quarterfinal baseball contest May 14.
The Cavaliers got within
Softball Player of the Week – Jade McFarland
Player of the Week
Sarah Groves has been selected as the Cavalier Softball Player of the Week.
Groves, a 5-foot-8 senior first baseman, batted .315 this past week. She also drove
Carlinville falls to Rochester in Regional
By Daniel Winningham
The 2012 season for the Carlinville High School varsity softball team came to an end in a 15-5 loss to top-seeded Rochester in an IHSA Class 2A Regional semifinal game in Divernon
CHS girls’ softball team defeats North Mac
The Cavaliers got four two-out hits to drive in runs on their way to an 8-2 victory at Loveless Park May 14 over No. 5 seed North Mac in the IHSA Class 2A Auburn Regional.
Carlinville trailed early,
Attendees enjoy food, fashions and more at Ladies Night Out
Highlights from a few Carlinville businesses were showcased with an attendance of more than 75 people at Angus Bailey’s on the Square May 1.
Drs. John Lapp and Katie Goodman-Thomas showcased their latest eyewear designs with representatives from Coach, Vera Wang,
Brueggeman wins barrel race
Plainview native Kylie Brueggeman finished with the fastest time in winning a weekend barrel-racing event in Columbia, Mo.
Riding Dash On Hot Toddie, Brueggeman had a top time of 14.248 seconds to win the competition.
2011 royalty says good-bye
By Daniel Winningham
With their fathers escorting them, the 2011 winners gave their final speeches and walked across the stage as Carlinville royalty one final time.
2011 Little Miss Emily Raab’s speech was prerecorded,
It’s a small world at the 332nd EAW Squadron
People run into their neighbors every day at the grocery store, post office, gas station and other places around town. But, what are the odds of running into one halfway around the world? And, what are the odds of running
Celebrate Recovery program helps those with hurts, bad habits
By Daniel Winningham
Every Friday evening a group gathers at Carlinville’s First Assembly of God Church for a special program, Celebrate Recovery. The program, in its first year at the Carlinville church, addresses serious problems such as
MCPHD staff participate in National Wear Red Day for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association kicked off with National Wear Red Day Feb. 3. Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) staff participated. The purpose of National Wear Red Day is to raise awareness about heart disease among women. Heart disease