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Police Activity: October 30th-November 6th

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011

Officer was called to the 600 block of W. Charles where a male subject walked into the wrong residence. Michael J. Bain, 41, Gillespie was arrested for disorderly conduct.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Officer was called to the 1100 block of S. Second for a domestic. Officer located the female in the 400 block of S. Macoupin to make sure she was okay, she advised she left the residence for the rest of the night.

Officer took a report from a resident in the 400 block of E. Elm who had damage done to his vehicle by someone spray painting it. He also, had his stereo stolen out of the vehicle. This case is under investigation.

Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Elm by a female receiving threatening and harassing phone calls by an unknown person.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Rodney W. Messerly, 29, Bunker Hill was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a Fraud charge. He posted bond and was released.

Officer took a report of a dog running in the 800 block of N. Macoupin. Jessica A. Richardson, 21, Gillespie was cited for dog running at large.

Officer took a report of a male subject harassing another male subject after being told not to call him anymore. Dean M. Cleeton, 43, Gillespie was cited for disorderly conduct.

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Officers were called to the 500 block of Park Ave. where a male subject had pushed another male subject down. The suspect was located and arrested for disorderly conduct.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Officer was called to the Middle School playground by a mother who said 2 older boys had kicked her 7 year old. The parents of the suspects were contacted and advised what the boys had done. The mother did not want to press charges, just wanted to make sure this didn’t happen again.

A 16 year old male was cited for speeding 41 MPH in a 25 MPH zone.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Officer took a report from a male subject who said he needed a report to get his cell phone replaced. His dog had gotten a hold of his phone and ate it.

Danielle Leonard, 21, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on an Illegal Consumption of alcohol citation. She posted bond and was released.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Officer was called to the 300 block of E. Oak for a verbal domestic. When the officer arrived, the male subject advised he would get his personal belongings and leave for the rest of the day.

Elizabeth M. Wicklund, 29, Staunton was cited for driving while suspended and improper lane usage. She was stopped for speeding and was given a verbal warning.

Officer was called to the 200 block of E. Elm for a domestic. Alberto Soler, 48, Wilsonville was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a DUI citation. He was transported to District 18 and turned over to a Montgomery County deputy.

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Amanda M. Price, 28, Gillespie was cited for driving while license suspended. She was originally stopped for failure to signal.

James A. Ursch, 20, Benld was cited for having no insurance.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Officer was called to the 300 block of W. Chestnut when a male reported that another male spent the night but was not at the residence when he awoke. He was concerned because the male that left, left his glasses at his residence. The male that was missing was located at his residence in Plainview.

Officer took a report from a mother who advised her 16 year old daughter did not return home last night. After checking with several of her friends, she was located with a 19 year old male and returned home.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Shaun L. Zeller, 31, Litchfield was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and no insurance. He posted bond and was released.

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Madison donates to food pantry and sponsoring toy drive

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Madison employee, Lexy Horton delivered food items to the Staunton Helping Hands Center volunteer Lori Semanik.

During their Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employees at Madison were challenged to donate non-perishable items for the local food pantries as part of a team bonding exercise.

The Madison employees collected a total of 10 milk crates and multiple boxes of food. The items were then divided evenly between the Mt. Olive Care Center, the Bunker Hill Food Pantry, and the Staunton Helping Hands Center. These donations are just a small part of Madison’s commitment to care for the communities that they serve.

Along with donating to the local food pantries, Madison is also sponsoring the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again. Please help spread the love to a child for Christmas by donating a new and unwrapped toy for girls and boys ages 0-12.

Toys will be accepted anytime until December 6th in their main office lobby located at 21668 Double Arch Road in Staunton.

To learn more about Madison’s services call 800-422-4848 or visit gomadison.com.

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Fifth grade elementary students decorate pumpkins as fundraiser for Project Kid Kare

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The fifth grade at Ben-Gil Elementary recently had a pumpkin decorating contest as a fundraiser to help support Project Kid Kare. The fifth grade students decorated a pumpkin as an activity with their parents during a Parent Involvement Day.

Each of the classes’ pumpkins were displayed on tables. All the students in the school could vote for their favorite table of pumpkins using spare change. The table that received the most money votes, won the contest.

Students were able to vote multiple times for their favorite table using change or $1 bills. The fifth grade students raised a total of $334.37 and donated the proceeds to Project Kid Care. This act of kindness will bring smiles to many faces of the students in school. Project Kid Kare helps students in the CUSD #7 who are unable to purchase school supplies each year.

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Oberkfell claims victory at State Cross Country championship

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Chaz Oberkfell (archived photo/TheBenGilPost.com)

In a stunning display of athletic prowess and determination, Chaz Oberkfell, a junior at Gillespie High School, crossed the finish line first at the 2024 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Cross Country Championships, securing his victory with an impressive time and personal best of 14:31.9.

Rounding out the top five was senior Nicolai Martino of Winnebago (14:33.9), senior Gabriel McLain of Benton (14:33.9), sophomore Maxwell Kirby of Peoria Notre Dame (14:47.7), and senior Andrew Kurien of Rockford Christian (14:54.8).

The championship race, held at the scenic Detweiller Park, drew competitors from across the state, all vying for the coveted title. Oberkfell showcased his exceptional talent and training and was in second place before securing the first place spot toward the end of the race.

Oberkfell’s victory is a testament to his relentless dedication and the support of his coaches and teammates. Throughout the season, he has consistently demonstrated remarkable speed and endurance, often finishing races well ahead of his competitors.

The Gillespie community turned out in full force to support the team with many friends, family members, and fellow students cheering the team on Friday morning when the team bus was escorted through town and again on the sidelines Saturday morning. The triumph victory not only highlights Oberkfell’s personal achievements but also brings recognition to Gillespie High School’s cross country program. The team has shown tremendous growth over the past few years, and this victory is a significant milestone.

Also representing Gillespie in the state championship race were Carter Sies (16:59.4), Marshall Garwood (17:03.3), Hank Fletcher (17:15.4), Nolan Hostettler (17:23.9), Matthew Plovich (17:37.4), and Lucca Kapp (17:40.1).

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