09-04-2012

ACCIDENT NEAR COLLINSVILLE CLAIMS LIFE OF HIGHLAND WOMAN

An accident on I-55 near Collinsville claimed the life of 26 year-old Janelle Schmidt of Highland. Schmidt was southbound on I-55 near the I-255 interchange about 8:25 Friday evening when the car she was in left the roadway to the left and struck a concrete pillar. She was taken to Anderson Hospital in Maryville where the Madison County Coroner pronounced her dead at 9:51 p.m. Jason M. Kutz, age 27, of Highland, driver of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala in which Schmidt was riding, was taken to St. Louis University Hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. According to Illinois State Police, Jason M. Kutz has been charged with allegedly driving under the influence of drugs.

NEW ARTIFACTS AT DEMOULIN MUSEUM

The DeMoulin Museum added three new items to its collection of artifacts Friday.  Bruce Webb brought the items and told WGEL he is on a cross-country buying trip looking for unusual antiques.  John Goldsmith contacted Bruce looking for a few items which Bruce happened to have in his possession.  Bruce said it made sense for him to stop by Greenville, visit the museum, meet John in person, and sell him his items.  He said he has a passion for antique initiation items and sees it as beautiful folk art.  It feels like the items are coming home where they should be and he hopes more antique DeMoulin items will find their way back to Greenville.  The three items Webb sold to the Museum were the Knife Throwing Stunt, the Pledge Altar, and the Trick Mirror.  These items may be seen alongside many other DeMoulin artifacts at the museum from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturdays, and Sundays, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

John Goldsmith and Bruce Webb carefully unload the Pledge Altar item from Webb's vehicle.

John Goldsmith demonstrates how the Knife Throwing Stunt worked.

Bruce Webb explains how lodge members used the Trick Mirror.

The Pledge Altar is a paper-mache' skeleton with glowing red eyes that popped out of a wooden stand.

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MARCOOT JERSEY CREAMERY TO HOST CHEESE TASTING TOUR

The Marcoot Jersey Creamery is hosting a cheese tasting tour in September.  Laura Wall said the cheese-tasting tour is a great way for folks to learn more about the Marcoot Creamery.  Attendees may see how the cheese is made and sample the fourteen cheeses made at the creamery.  The tour is every Friday in September starting at 10:00 a.m.  and should last approximately 30 minutes. No appointment is needed.  The cost for the tour is $1.00 per person.  For more information, call the creamery at 664-1110.

SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DRIVE IN SORENTO

The Shoal Creek Volunteer Fire Department sponsored an American Red Cross Blood drive Thursday, August 30 in Engine House #1 in Sorento.  Twenty-four persons registered with 22 productive units collected.  Fred Houchlei and Sarah Elliot received two-gallon pins.

 

REGISTRATION FOR LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STARTS TODAY

BCMW will begin making appointments for connected and disconnected households for the 2013 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program September 4.  Only households with someone age 60 and older or currently receiving some form of government disability may make their appointment at this time.  All other disconnected households may make appointments beginning October 3 and all other households may make appointments beginning November 1.  For more information or to make an appointment, the Bond County number is 664-3309.

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