Upcoming Events
Fall Baseball Camp Slated
Ages: 9-14
Location: Garella Field, Staunton, IL
Saturday, September 17, 2011 to Sunday, September 18, 2011
Starts: 10:00am / Ends: 3:00pm
Camp Cost: $100.00
Camp Details:
The 2011 Fall Baseball Skills Camp offers players the opportunity to receive quality instruction from exceptional and experienced baseball coaches. The Instructors have designed and implemented a camp format to develop baseball skills and drills that can be self practiced at home during the winter.
About the Coaches:
- Matt Scherer – Matt is a Pitching and Hitting instructor at Litchfield Sports. Matt recently retired from Professional Baseball. Matt was a player in the St Louis Cardinals system as a Pitcher and pitched at Triple A Memphis for three seasons.
- Kevin Pitts – Kevin is a Hitting and Fielding instructor at Litchfield Sports. Kevin retired from Professional baseball a couple seasons ago. Kevin was an outfielder for the L. A. Dodgers organization.
General Information
Our mission is for each camper to experience how we teach, practice, and play the game. Also it allows the coaching staff the opportunity to instruct players in a competitive and challenging environment. Players receive 2 days of elite, professional instruction Compete in baseball game Opportunity to meet and work with professional coaches and trainers obtain quality advice to become a better all around baseball player valuable Information for future baseball success.
Equipment
Each camper must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should be properly equipped; a glove, hat, bat, cleats, running shoes, baseball pants, belt, socks and helmets.
Camp Features
*Offensive skill work
*Defensive skill work
*Pitcher’s skill work
*Base running
*Home Run Derby
*Practice Games
Registration
Please email randy.anderson@novusint.com for a registration and wavier form. Information and payment must be received by September 12. Camp will be limited to the first 55 registered and paid attendees. Payment can be cash or check made to SCM Youth Foundation, Inc. Please mail form and payment to:
Randy Anderson
1895 Elizabeth RD
Staunton, IL 62088
Camp Waiver Information
All students must provide proof of insurance coverage for any injury or sickness while attending this session. A waiver form is available via email when registering.
Directions
Camp will be conducted at: Garella Field
1895 Elizabeth RD
Staunton, IL 62088 Directions:
Starting at I – 55 exit 41 (Staunton RD) head East 1.2 miles and take your 2nd left on Binney Station RD, Turn Right on Charles RD and then Left on Elizabeth RD. You will see the field. Parking is at the field parking lot and along the road
Meals
- Lunch will be provided.
- A concession stand with water, Gatorade and snacks will also be available.
Contact Information If you have additional questions, etc. please contact Randy Anderson at randy.anderson@Novusint.com (618-540-9019).
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Dana Carr Skinner, 52, of Gillespie has announced her candidacy for Macoupin County Circuit Clerk. She will be on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot.
Dana, a lifelong Macoupin County resident was born and raised in Wilsonville by her
parents, Barb and Van Baker. She graduated Gillespie High School in 1990 and attended SIUE
before starting her family. She has raised eight children all of whom graduated college or attended trade school. Dana is married to Todd Skinner.
Dana is currently a public servant, serving the people of Illinois as a paralegal. She has
over 25 years legal experience with 15 of those years being directly in the courtroom. She has
worked in law firms that practiced in all areas of the law from probate, family, civil, traffic,
criminal and real estate. After working several years in the legal field, Dana went back to college and obtained a paralegal degree.
Dana is running for Circuit Clerk because, “It is time for me give back to my community
and the residents of Macoupin County. Lee Byots Ross has done an amazing job as our current Circuit Clerk and I want to continue the work that she has accomplished. My adult life has been focused on my family and my children, and they are now grown. My focus now, would be to demonstrate to the residents of Macoupin County that I can and will do an excellent job as
Circuit Clerk,” Dana said.
The Circuit Clerk is responsible for establishing, maintaining and keeping all records of
the court, as well as several administrative, financial and public services.
“There are employees in the office now that have worked there a number of years, and I will be committed to them and their opinions, as well as the people the Macoupin County. I will learn from the current employees if I am elected in November and I believe that I have the experience, the knowledge and the work ethic that would make me an asset to the Circuit Clerks Office’s team,” Dana said.
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Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events
CARLINVILLE, ILL. — Interested students and families will have two opportunities to learn more about Blackburn College this fall. The Admissions and Financial Aid teams will host Open House events on Monday, October 14, and Monday, November 11, beginning at 8:30 am. These events allow future first-time and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process.
Throughout their time on campus, prospective students and their families will explore and tour the beautiful 80-acre campus, make personal connections with current students and professors, and get to know what life is like as a Blackburn student. They will also see first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education—where students earn their degrees while building impactful skills and gaining real-world work experience–giving graduates a four-year head start to launch their future careers.
For Justin Norwood, Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment and a Blackburn graduate, these opportunities are valuable for prospective students and families because nothing is more important than finding a school that will be the best fit. “Finding the right college is more than just academics; it’s discovering a place where students feel supported and inspired to thrive,” Norwood said. “At Blackburn, our open house events provide an opportunity to experience what makes our community unique – the close mentoring relationships with peers and professors, the ability to build critical skills and gain real-world work experience, and a personalized financial aid approach that goes beyond affordability and is designed to meet the specific needs of every student.”
Blackburn’s Admissions and Financial Aid team will be available throughout the event to answer all your questions, including about opportunities like the Macoupin Promise – where qualified graduates of Macoupin County high schools can attend Blackburn tuition-free. For more information and to register for an event, go to blackburn.edu/visit or email admissions@blackburn.edu.
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Seven libraries in Macoupin County will welcome new visitors throughout October with a program sponsored by the region’s library system.
The 6th Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which composes the southern half of the state. The Crawl also demonstrates the benefits of a library card, which allows users to check out materials from the libraries they visit.
Some 173 libraries across central and southern Illinois are taking part in the Crawl, including Gillespie, Staunton, Mount Olive, Carlinville, Brighton, Virden, and Benld. The event runs from October 1 through October 31.
The first Library Crawl was introduced in 2019 by the Bethalto Public Library, which continues to coordinate the event. The idea was designed to encourage library users to explore the resources of other libraries that are available to request and check out with a valid library card.
Twenty-eight libraries participated in that first year, a number that has now increased over six-fold.
Patrons may pick up a passport for the Crawl at any participating library, and try to visit at least five libraries during the event. A few enthusiastic individuals have actually visited every library on the Crawl in past years.
At each new library, visitors may stop at the main circulation desk to have their passports stamped. To complete the Crawl, patrons may simply return their passports to their home library.
Some libraries also offer special treats for visitors on the Crawl. After any visit to a participating library, patrons are invited to take pictures to post on social media, under the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2024.
Many libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day on October 14, so anyone planning a visit should call ahead, to check on hours of operation.
For more information on the Crawl, visit www.illinoisheartland.org or call any of the participating libraries.
