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Benld honors war heroes on Memorial Day

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Big cities and small towns across the USA paid homage Monday to the nation’s war heroes, marking Memorial Day with lively parades, solemn memorials, bake sales and picnics.

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk Mike Mathis visited Benld Cemetery to honor troops who gave their lives in battle while noting that as Americans, we have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday as free people.

This Memorial Day marks the first since the end of the war in Iraq and comes weeks after Obama announced his plan to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan in 2014.

“The people that died for that freedom gave you that freedom,” Mathis said. “They love freedom so much that they give up their own.” He went on to say it is easy to talk about freedom when other people are out there doing the job for us and it is not that much to ask for them to be remembered.

Mathis went on to pay tribute to families who have lost soldiers. “They suffered a loss more than we will know,” Mathis explained. “They don’t have that loved one. They have photographs and memories, but there is still stillness.”

He went on to pay tribute to the people in attendance. “I want to thank you guys for leading by example,” Mathis closed. “Anyone can give a speech and stand up here and say ra-ra America, but what you guys did was a statement. You took the time to come out here on a special day to remember those who have served all of us.”

The color guard from VFW Staunton was in attendance as well as the Municipal Band who played for the audience after the speech. CG Meno then played taps and the ceremony came to an end.

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Cases filed during August 18 through August 24. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Jamie L. Whitford, 49 of Alton, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an August 17 incident.

Sarah J. Crays, 39 of Virden, is charged with aggravated fleeing/damage to property (>$300), aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over the limit, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 18 incident.

Eric J. Trump, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm in connection with an August 17 incident.

Henry D. Wilson, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an August 19 incident.

Nicholas A. Williams, 31 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a May 19 incident.

Holly A. Messerly, 38 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams)in connection with a May 5 incident.

Garret A. Brown, 22 of Springfield, is charged with aggravated battery/peace officer, criminal damage to government property (<$500), possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of alcohol, and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 19 incident.

Andrew K. Ridens, 36 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), driving on a revoked license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 21 incident.

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MISDEMEANORS

Tarina S. Slaughter, 46 of Girard, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an August 17 incident.

Joseph W. Reiniesch, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated assault/public property in connection with an August 16 incident.

TRAFFIC

Dallis E. Houseman, 56 of Modesto, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year and failure to obey police officer in connection with an August 18 incident.

Jameson E. Anderson, 35 of Shipman, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.

Jordan A. Abner, 18 of Godfrey, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 13 incident.

Amanda R. Bianco, 44 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 7 incident.

Hunter J. Kapp, 18 of Highland, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an August 15 incident.

Adam L. Bray, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.

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Kaelan N. Ramos, 34 of Shiloh, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 15 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Justin Robert Bickel versus Melissa Ann Bickel
  • Jennifer Miller versus Matthew Miller
  • Ryan T. Bloomfield versus Cheyenne M. Bloomfield
  • Angela K. Greenwalt versus Jay A. Greenwalt
  • Val Leffers versus Karen Leffers

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Jeremy Wayne Pride and Brandi Marie Hatzel, both of Shipman
  • Jacob Patrick Millard and Jenna Frances Wernsing, both of Carlinville
  • Dustin Eugene Bauman and Miriam Susan Jenkins, both of Virden
  • Jeremy Dale Canoy and Samantha Elaine Goyke, both of Girard
  • Bryan Edward Woodward and Jake Marie Cain, both of Shipman
  • Glen Alexander Mcelyea and Candice Dawn Herin, both of Shipman

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Cases filed during August 25 through August 31. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

FELONIES

Jacob R. Morgan, 38 of Staunton, is charged with burglary and theft/control/intent ($500<10k) in connection with a July 28 incident.

TRAFFIC

Justin C. Grider, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.

Chynasyl B. Chynybaev, 38 of Kent, WA, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with an August 20 incident.

Clinton D. Coleman, 34 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 22 incident.

Gary L. Cunningham, 61 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.

Christopher J. Moreland, 38 of Staunton, is charged with DL expired more than a year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving/operating a non-highway vehicle.

Matthew W. Stoops, 32 of Bunker Hill, is charged with DL expired more than a year and no valid registration in connection with an August 19 incident.

Jordan T. Trimm, 33 of Benld, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

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Cole Y. Waugh, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.

Jessie J. Waugh, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 15 incident.

Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 20 incident.

Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 25 incident.

Kirstain S. Harris, 29 of Memphis, TN, is charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.

Devin Berry, 36 of Blue Island, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.

Rudolph H. Jackson, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an August 24 incident.

Sean M. Rogerson, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 27 incident.

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DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Peggy Wells versus Jason E. Wells
  • Cheri Woodson versus Alan Woodson

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Football, parade, and GHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction highlight Gillespie homecoming

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A football game pitting the Gillespie Miners against the Staunton Bulldogs, a parade and the second annual induction ceremony for newly named members of the Gillespie High School Athletic Hall of Fame will highlight Homecoming next month.

The theme of this year’s celebration is The Roaring Twenties.

The parade will kick off on South Macoupin Street at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. The parade will march to the high school where a pep rally is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Powder Puff Game/Cheer Section competition at 7:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

There will be a meet and greet with newly named members of the Athletic Hall of Fame at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Hall of Fame  inductees include Mike Viano, Jack Genet, Dennis Best, Barbella Magus, Sam Stewart, William & Florence Schmidt and Family, and Deb Olson and the ’93, ’94 and ’95 GHS softball teams. New members will be inducted during a 2 p.m. reception on Sunday, Sept. 29, in the high school gym.

The annual Homecoming dance is set for 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the high school gym.

For GHS students, Homecoming activities will start well in advance of the Homecoming weekend festivities. Students from all four high school classes will work on building parade floats from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24. Students will decorate hallways for Homecoming from 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept 21.

Monday, Sept. 23 will kick off a week of “dress-up” days for students. For Monday, the theme is Boas and Bowties. Tuesday, Sept. 24 will feature Glitz and Glitter. Wednesday, Sept. 25 is Rhyme Without Reason Day, and Thursday, Sept. 26, will feature Gangsters vs. Flappers. The dress-up theme for Friday, Sept. 27 will be School Spirit.

In addition to Wednesday’s pep rally following the parade, there will be a game-day pep rally at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.

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