Days Gone By In Staunton

Thursday, June 28, 1990 --council commits $80,000 to community building -- Dwight Brackman, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Staunton City Council at the meeting on June 25 regarding the possibility of a civic center. Mr. Brackman stated that the Chamber committee had met with the public grounds committee regarding this matter. The site location is the old Alleys property at the corner of Henry and S. Hibbard Streets. The facility would include a reception and dance hall, kitchen area and meeting rooms.

If the present facility is renovated the estimated cost is $225,000. If the building is torn down the estimated cost of a new structure is $315,000.

Brackman stated that the chamber had met with Don Fischer of the Macoupin County Development Corp. Mr. Fischer told them that funds are available if researched. The senior citizens are willing to help with funds if the project were to transpire.

The estimated size is 9,000 square feet. The chamber asked the council for financial support and if possible to make a pledge amount.

The council went on record supportive of the civic center. The city to commit $80,000 if the project goes, subject to approval of the project at time of final presentation. All present voting aye.

Advertisements included in the June 28 edition of the Staunton Star-Times included:

Lacey's Malt Shop

Concordia Hall

Bob's Auto Service

Duda Ace Hardware

Bishop Motors Inc.

Sky View Drive-In

Litchfield West Side Cinema

Country Companies

Russell Furniture Company

Staunton Auto Body & Sales

Bill's IGA

State Farm Insurance, C.R. Dragovich

Norm's Auto Body

Illini Lumber Company

Aqua Air Products

Save Our Community

Cedar Haven Resort

White City Motorcycle Hill Climb

Scheller Insurance Agency

Coach House Garages

Staunton Volunteer Fire Dept.

Roosevelt Bank

Ann's Fashions

Mt. Olive Monument Works

Second Tyme Around

Country Companies Insurance

Sewing Made Easy

Lowry Insurance Agency

Hollie's Restaurant

Staunton Cleaners

Mark Ellison, Optometrist

McBride Chevrolet Geo

Fritz Healthmart Drug Store

The Shine Shop

First National Bank

Super Wash

T-K Dodge

Schlechte Service

Holzinger Associates Real Estate

Words Worth Word Processing

Staunton Day Care

Bridal Nook

Ashley Construction

Carl's Auto Body

Hair Fashions Plus

Dennison Masonry

Gilbert's Floor Covering

Staunton Monument Co.

Dennis' Shoe Repair

First Community State Bank

Dick Burgnone Real Estate

M.H. Builders

Window Man

Charlie's Brake & Auto

Auto License & Title Service

Dave's Radiator Repair

Kitty Hawk Travel

Midtowne Signs

Jubelt's Bakery & Sandwich Shop

Suhre's Gas & Appliance

Satterlee's Tax Service

Bunker Hill Auto Parts

Ahrens Auctioneers

Staunton Floral Gardens

Shelter Insurance

Dietiker's

Liberty Monument Company

Dr. John Steinmeyer, vet

Fashion Lane

Thursday, July 5, 1990 -- To discuss Unsatisfactory Water condition -- At last week's city council meeting, Water Committee Chairman Wayne Heinemeyer said he wanted to investigate ways to avoid the recent problem with foul tasting and smelling water. He said his committee would discuss the situation at its next meeting. As of last week this had not yet been scheduled. From information available the recent problem stemmed from common blue-green algae and the possible "turn-over" of the lake.

City Engineer Deborah Ramsey said this sort of problem came from "an organic - You can add potassium permanganate; you can add an aerator at the intake at the lake."

She said an aerator has been used successfully in Steeleville and half a dozen other small communities. She said an aerator costs less than chemicals and did not need constant supervision. "You can't put in too much air" she said. The recent problem, which was not harmful to health, was eventually solved by additional chlorine treatment.

IllinoiS No Smoking Law Effective July first -- Beginning July 1, smoking will be prohibited in most public buildings, commercial establishments and work places in Illinois.

Under provision of the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act, which was signed in January 1990 by Governor James R. Thompson, smoking will not be allowed in places of work and areas open to the public, except in designated areas.

The bill does exempt bars, bowling alleys, hotel rooms, factories, warehouses, private offices occupied by smokers, rooms rented for private functions and work places not usually frequented by the public.

"This Act marks an important first step in Illinois towards protecting individuals from second-hand smoke," said Dr. Bernard J. Turnook, state health director.

"There is a growing awareness that second-hand smoke increases the. risks of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Currently, approximately 250 Illinois residents die each year from secondary smoke and approximately 20,000 die from smoke-related illnesses."

The law requires State and local government agencies, school districts and owners of public places to make reasonable attempts to prevent smoking outside of designated areas by posting signs, contacting law enforcement officers, or by other appropriate means.

Areas covered by the law include hospitals, restaurants, retail stores, offices, elevators, indoor theaters, libraries, museums, concert halls, public conveyances, educational facilities, nursing homes, auditoriums, arenas, meeting rooms and similar sites.