Two New Officers Join MCPD

The Mt. Carmel Police welcomes two new officers to the department after they graduated from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy in Belleville, Illinois.  The officers’ completed the 14 week course on February 8 and will begin working with their field training officer (FTO) this coming week.   Marcus Dylan Root is a native of Albion.  Dylan is currently a member of the Illinois Army National Guard and is completing his Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  Eric Emmons is a native of Lawrenceville.  Eric is a member of the Illinois Army National Guard and will be relocating to Mt. Carmel with his wife and three children.  The officers are currently filling vacancies within the department due to retirements and officer’s transferring to other agencies. Attached is a picture at the graduating ceremony for the two officers. 

(Pictured: Detective Sergeant Ryan Turner, Officer Eric Emmons, Officer Marcus Dylan Root, Sergeant Michael McWilliams)

Bret Doan Crowned As 2019 MCHS Snow King

Before tonight’s game against Jasper, MCHS senior Bret Doan was crowned as 2019 Snow King.

Click the photos for a gallery from the ceremony.

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday February 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm

* Call to Order

* Pledge of Allegiance

* Invocation

* Roll Call

* Visitors to address the Council (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

* Mayor’s Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

* Eric Ikemire Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

* Joseph Judge Finance and Senior Citizens

* Justin Dulgar Water and Sewer

* Rod Rodriguez Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense

STAFF REPORTS:

* Rudy Witsman John Lockhart

* Kelli Storckman Francis Speth

* Mike Gidcumb

* Dave Easter

BUSINESS:

* Presentation of Consent Agenda

o Mardi Gras 5K Feb. 23rd

o City County Dispatch Agreement Extension

o Façade Applications for Approval

* White Land and Mineral - 524 Market St, 526 Market St.

* Cecil and Andrea Downing - 415 ½ Market St.

* Eclectic Boutique - 335 Market St.

o Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 1/14/2019

o Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature

* Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

* Consideration of Consent Agenda

* Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

* Executive Session (if needed)

* Motion to Adjourn

Shopko Announces Estimated Closing Date For Mt. Carmel Location

April 7th. That’s the estimated closing date for the Shopko store in Mt. Carmel. On Wednesday, the Shopko corporate office in Green Bay, Wisconsin released an updated list of closings that added another 139 stores to the list. Along with the list was an estimated date that each location would close with April 7th being the date listed for Mt. Carmel. Last month, Shopko filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy citing excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure as the reasons for seeking protection from creditors. Shopko has secured $480 million in funding from lenders hoping that will be enough to continue operating. No plans have been announced for the future of the West 9th Street location once Shopko closes in April.

Allendale Elementary 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance

Allendale School is proud to announce the students in elementary having Perfect Attendance for the 2nd Quarter:

Front Row: Haylee Bergman,Eli Garrett, McKinlee Grimes, Ryland Houchin, Jayden Linson, Max Ford, Tommy Hughes, Grasyn Morgan, Quentin Hammond

Back Row: Lucas Isaac, Landon Wilford, Keilob Escobedo, Emma Ford, William Hammond, Adrienne Lawrence, Tiffany Smith-Terry

Allendale Elementary 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Allendale School is proud to announce the Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter:

Front Row: Chandler Bray, Lola Bray, Casey Burton, Brice Cooper, Vivie Doerr, Easton Garrett, Quentin Hammond, Ava Jones, Bentley Spore, Grayson Wilford

Second Row: Quentyn Blythe, Wyatt Buchanan, Max Ford, Zoey Headrick, Brady Hershey, Abe Medler, Grasyn Morgan, Caleb Smith, Jayce Weiss, Lonna Wilkinson

Third Row: Jackson Cusick, Eli Garrett, Jayden Linson, McKinlee Grimes, Jaxson Hammond, Ryland Houchin, Kelsey Morgan, Jackson Morris, Teagan Polston

Back Row: Isaiah Courter, Emma Ford, Adrienne Lawrence, Conner McGinnis, Gabby Schneider, Joel Schneider, Jacie Spore

Allendale Jr. High 2nd Quarter Perfect Attendance

Allendale School is proud to announce the junior high students having Perfect Attendance in the 2nd Quarter:

Front row: Isabella Monroy, Ashleigh McGinnis, Cameron Kolb, Brendan Bowser.

Second row: Brayden Wilford, Alex McGinnis, Kollin Kelsey, Roland Foster, Hallie Courter.

Third row: Jordis Riley, Carlos Monroy, Cydnie Lawrence, Chloe Cusick, Chandler Cusick, Trent Casburn.

Fourth row: Kristen Richards, Konner Kelsey, Emma Baxley

Allendale Jr. High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Allendale School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for junior high:

Front row: Abbey Westlake, Isabella Monroy, Ashleigh McGinnis, Cameron Kolb, Brendan Bowser, Olivia Smith, Braden McGinnis, Tristan Bray, Michael Smith.

Second row: Avery Swift, Blake McDonald, Brayden Wilford, Alex McGinnis, Kenadie Homan, Mark Vaupel, Roland Foster, Hallie Courter.

Third row: Chloey Wheeler, Carlos Monroy, Chloe Cusick, Jordis Riley, Cydnie Lawrence, Matt Jackson, Holly Doerr, Trent Casburn, Lauren Fisher, Chandler Cusick.

Fourth row: Kristen Richards, Sam Medler, Caleb Schneider, Josey McCowen, Konner Kelsey, Jonathan Bowser