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Mamie Joiner
Mamie J. Joiner, 90, passed away 12:20 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2012 at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. Born in Graves County, KY on November 6, 1921, she was the daughter of John Leroy and Winnie (Roberts) Boatwright. A homemaker, she was a longtime member of Vaughn Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Sharon Joiner, Bradley and Barbara Joiner all of Glen Carbon, Tood and Debbie Joiner of Lovitstown, PA; a daughter, Janice Joiner of Edwardsville; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Tracey Lovett; and three sisters, Mildred Simmons, Olive Wagner and Winnie Brandon. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Memorials may be made to Vaughn Hill Church of Christ.

Collage salvaged from restaurant fire

QUINCY, (AP) Jennifer Wiemelt had thought about removing the photo collage from the east stone wall at Sprouts Inn. Patti Kelly, general manager at Sprouts for 34 years, had taken photos of many long-time employees, along with historic pictures of the beginning days of the Quincy restaurant, and helped arrange them in a frame that was given to owner Patrick McClean on his birthday in April 2011. McClean died on Jan. 10, and Wiemelt, his daughter, took over the business. (The collage) was a reminder of my dad, and I liked it and I didnt like it at the same time, she said. There was a lot of emotion in that collage, and after losing my dad, it just made it worse. She decided to leave it untouched in honor of her father. Now, its the only remnant of an early Thursday morning fire that destroyed the building that was built in 1950. Wiemelt was preparing to be interviewed by a local reporter when she was approached by a Quincy firefighter. He came up to say, I found this collage picture. And I said, Are you serious? Are you talking about the collage in the walkway? Wiemelt said. The firefighter handed her the colAssociated Press lage. Except for minimal water damage, the frame and its contents were In this photo taken Thursday, June, 14, 2012 in Quincy, Jennifer Wiemelt, owner of Sprouts untouched. Inn restaurant, holds a collage of photographs of Sprouts employees over the years outside The rest of the contents of the build- her home. The photo collage was the only item salvaged after a massive fire Thursday guting were completely destroyed. ted the longtime Quincy restaurant. Wiemelt who took over the restaurant when her father I couldnt believe that was the one thing that was salvaged, Wiemelt died earlier this year vows to rebuild the business, starting with the collage. said. It was kind of surreal, and I alongside Wiemelt Thursday morning, vowing to help rebuild. That support dont know if its quite set in yet, but I feel like my dad was here with me. helped buoy the owners spirits. Im thinking about that walk-in door which is sealed with steel, and it buckMy dad always said, Take care of your employees, and theyll take care of led and doesnt make it through the fire, but the collage does. you, Wiemelt said. Kelly, who had secretly taken photos of all the employees with her cellphone, You know, I started to cry, but cryings not going to help, and then I see about was stunned to hear that the collage had been salvaged. 50 of my employees there, and theyre telling me, Well help you tomorrow. I could not believe that of anything in that restaurant, that photo is totally Wiemelt had hoped to go inside to retrieve tax records and the reservaintact, she said. A lot of our customers have seen that photo of generations of tion book that listed the days the restaurant had been reserved for weddings Sprouts employees. They always talked about it. receptions and anniversary parties. When firefighters showed her the damIt just brings tears to my eyes, because Pat was watching over that collage, age inside the front door, Wiemelt only saw chairs upside down and booths and he didnt want that picture to be burned up. overturned. Kelly said most of the restaurants 72 employees had worked there for at least Thats why when they gave me the collage, it just made me more positive 20 years, and all of them chipped in to help pay for the collage. She remembered that my dad would want me to rebuild, she said. how McClean reacted when he was given the gift. Sprouts is a part of Quincy. Its been around for 72 years, and Ive worked I never saw him cry over all the years, but he cried that day, she said. He there since I was 12. This is all I know. Im a McClean, and thats what McCleans said, Ive got to go into the office, and he went in and shut the door. It was a do run restaurants. Im proud of this business, and thats why no matter what, precious moment. Im going to rebuild. Many of the employees who were featured in that collage were standing Shell start with that collage.

Carter Long dies in crash

By STEVE HORRELL stevehorrell@hotmail.com A Glen Carbon man died Sunday afternoon when his pickup truck crashed on Interstate 255 near Collinsville. Carter L. Long, 50, of 18 Ginger Lake Drive West, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:50 p.m. by Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger D. Smith. Long was driving his 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck on the on ramp to northbound Interstate 255 from the northbound Interstate 55/70. The truck left the roadway and struck concrete pillars that were supporting the Interstate 255 overpass. Long was extricated from the vehicle by emergency workers from Collinsville and State Park Fire departments. The crash is being investigated by Illinois State Police. Long died from blunt force trauma to the chest, and abdominal trauma, according to Smith. Routine toxicological tests were performed for the presence of alcohol or drugs. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Alice Blakey
Alice June Blakey, age 82, of Edwardsville, IL died at 5:57 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab. Alice had worked at Anna Henry Nursing Home and was also Alice Blakey a bus monitor at Laidlaw Bus Lines. She was born December 22, 1929, in Edwardsville, the daughter of the late Louis & Mary (Coleman) Puncher. She married Lawrence Blakey on February 16, 1951, in Edwardsville. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1978. Alice is survived by a son, Brian Blakey of Edwardsville; 2 daughters, Linda Hellrung & husband Jim of Edwardsville and Tammy Jackson & husband Richard of Mascoutah; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 4 sisters, Catherine Carter of Worden, Mary Lou Hoenig of Edwardsville, Wilma Hemken & husband Billy of Granite City, and Betty Mates of Mission, Texas. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Currier, a great great-granddaughter, a half sister, Edna Ruhls, and 4 half brothers, Walter, Eugene, Edward, & Harry. Alice was a member of the New Covenant Church in Glen Carbon. She was an avid pinochle player, loved traveling, and most of all, being with her family. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the New Covenant Church. Services will follow at 11 am Tuesday with Rev. Robert McNutt officiating. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville. Memorials may be given to the New Covenant Church or Heartland Hospice. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.

OFallon man killed on Interstate 64

OFALLON (AP) A 19-yearold man is dead after he was struck by a car when his truck broke down on Interstate 64. Illinois State Police officials say Tyler Staral of OFallon died Sunday. The Belleville NewsDemocrat reports that police say Starals truck was on the shoulder with its hood up as a Toyota Corolla was driving by. Authorities say the driver of that car says Staral stepped out into her lane while waving his arms and was hit by the car. He was later pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital.

Rush Studio of Dance opens in Edwardsville

Harris offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and more
Matt Winte For the Intelligencer Heather Harris is bringing her passion and talent for dance to Edwardsville with the opening of her brand new dance studio, Rush Studio of Dance. Harris began dancing at the age of 4 and continued to dance throughout high school. After high school she attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and received a degree in dance in 1995. She left the metro- east in 1995 to go to New York City to Laban Bartenieff Institute of Movement and in 1996 she received her certificate and knowledge that has made her a better dancer and instructor. I did some professional work around here, musicals, summer stock theater and teaching, Harris said. After 20 years I decided it was about time that I open a dance studio, especially in this city (Edwardsville). I just fell in love with Edwardsville. The studio, which has a staff of five including Harris, offers programs in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and break dancing. According to Harris the program is designed to meet the goals of anybody who is interested dance. The basic program is for the person who just wants to learn how to dance and has no aspirations of performing on stage. The performance program is for the person who is looking to perform and work with others who have the same kind of goals. Then there is the artistry program, where students further perfect their craft and learn choreography. The studio will also periodical host guest artists and seminars for additional learning opportunities. After so many years of being in the studio environment, most performances tend to operate the same way, unless it is a competitive studio, said Harris. In your show or recital you have different levels of commitment between individual dancers. So the way that Rush operates we have to delineate between the levels of commitment. For Harris commitment is a big part of becoming a successful dancer and running a successful dance studio, which is why she hand picked her staff and believes in the idea of attitude over aptitude. This is why Harris chose Aston Tregoning to teach tap and assist with other dances. Tregoning began dancing 15 years ago at the age of 2 and has performed in musicals, theater performances and dance programs in the area. She is one of the hardest working people, she is absolutely dedicated to the students and their growth, said Harris. Classes are available for all age groups beginning at age 3 and all the way up to adults. Additional programs, including a mommy and me program and a toddler program, are being developed for the future. For those who are in the performance program, there will be monthly opportunities to perform at various venues. Additional plans for the future include starting a dance company, more guest artists, more seminars and additional performances. Tregoning offers this advice to anyone who is interested in dance: Just try it. You never know if you will like if you dont try. You may have a hidden talent. Currently Rush has one performance scheduled on October 13, at the Wildy Theatre, with a September performance to be announced. Rush Studio of Dance is located at 5146 Chain of Rocks Road, Edwardsville. For additional information or to sign up for classes call 618795-5676 or visit www.rushstudioofdance.com or on Facebook.

RADIO
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Harris started in ham radio at her father s knee, when she was 8. Her husband Dennis is also a ham operator. Why code? Because you can narrow the band, Sundstrom said. It gets through when nothing else will. Sundstrom enters two or three code contests a year. Sudstrom has built dozens of Heathkit radios over the years. Ive been known to take old Heathkits apart and put my own designs in there, he said. Heathkits were made by a company in Benton Harbor, Mich., which staged a short-lived return to production last year. The company produced electronic test equipment, radios, televisions, highfidelity audio equipment, and computers in kit form that users assembled at home. Harris works in admissions at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville. She arranged for the Egyptian Radio Cub to holds its meetings there. The club is working on an emergency internal communications plan for the hospital. For information about ham radio, see the Egyptian Radio Clubs website, http://www.w9aiu.org/html/ontheair.html.

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Both the development being completed and the new site have land set aside for commercial development. The business strip along Route 157 would be well-suited to the citys proposed B-3 mixedused district, Wenzel said. Wenzel sees the prime attraction of the new development as its proximity to campus. You can walk to school in 10 or 15 minutes, or ride a bicycle, Wenzel said. It gives you a lot of flexibility. The new apartment buildings will be built around a one-acre quad that will be used for outdoor gatherings and events. The developers will be asking for city water and sewer service and intend to annex to the city, Wenzel said. Last year, about 3,600 of SIUEs 14,000 students lived in university housing. Another 300 applied but were turned away in July when the dorms filled up.

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