Village Newsletter
Spring 2024
In this issue…
- A Message from our Mayor, Ron Mitchell
- 2024 Board Meetings
- Spring Clean Up, Regular & Holiday Trash Schedule
- James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship
- Message from our Chief, David Lindley
- Water Office News
- Local Businesses and Churches
- Veterans List
A Note from our Village President,
Ron Mitchell
~ Greetings from the downtown Crainville. As you are already aware, we have major projects going on for road and sewer areas. We are heading for the final phase of completing the rebuild of Samuel Road and starting phase two of our sewer replacement project. Phase two will be replacing the main from Main Street to just behind 1213 East Grand Ave.
As you can well imagine, these projects are very expensive and we are seeking grants to help us with these endeavors. Most of these grants are based on median household income and Crainville is, apparently, to affluent to qualify for a lot of them. However, that won’t stop us from applying for them.
Crainville employees are the ones that keep Crainville functioning as well as we do. I am forever grateful to them and our Board of Trustees for keeping us going in the right direction.
If you have any input to anything in our town, feel free to attend our board meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Remaining Board Meetings for 2024:
April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10.
SPRING CLEAN UP MONDAY, MARCH 25TH
Items need to be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. the morning of pick up. This clean-up is for Crainville Residents within the Village Limits.
Items that will not be picked up include: computers (or computer peripherals such as printers and scanners), electronics, batteries, paints, thinners, oils, household garbage, remodeling debris, limbs, grass clippings or tires.
Because lawn rubbish cannot be picked up, residents are allowed to burn, however no garbage or building materials.
The Village of Crainville is currently in contract with Southern Illinois Waste Container for our trash service. Trash pick-up is on Thursday for the entire village. If a holiday falls during the week, trash pickup will be on Friday. The following holidays will delay your pick-up:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Additional trash carts are available for an additional monthly charge of $8.00. Please call the office at 985-3322 to set that up.
Easter Egg Hunt at Cannon Park Saturday, March 23rd @ 10am
Applications for the 2024 James B. Childress Memorial Scholarship are currently being accepted and must be submitted by April 5th, 2024. The application and scholarship information are located on our website.
Message from Chief Lindley…..
With Spring just around the corner, it will be the start of lawn mowing season. Please be aware that the Village does have a High Grass/Weed Ordinance and it will be enforced. The ordinance requires that all grass and weeds be kept under 8 inches in height. The ordinance is in place to keep the Village looking nice and helps reduce the pesky insects and animals that like to hang out in high grass/weeds. The ordinance violation carries a fine of $250.00 and higher for each violation and a possible lien placed on the property if the Village must mow the property. The Police Department does enforce this ordinance and we usually place a 5
day warning notice door hanger on the property owner’s door. If it is a vacant house/lot, there will be no warning notice issued. Also, when mowing, your grass clippings DO NOT belong in the road!! It is illegal under the Illinois Litter Control Act.
With the warmer weather brings more people outside and more activity. This brings an increase in thefts and burglaries. I would like to remind everyone to keep all their buildings and vehicles locked when not at home or not in their vehicle. Most burglaries and thefts occur to homes and vehicles that have been left unlocked.
Also, we need to make sure we are obeying speed limits and stop signs within the Village. We have a lot of kids out playing and people walking with strollers and/or dogs so we need to be mindful of them.
ALL UTV’s and golf carts that are being driven on the roadways require a permit. Those permits are available at the Village Hall for a yearly fee of $50. Simply bring your UTV or golf cart to the Village Hall, an officer will inspect the vehicle to ensure that it is safe for roadways and a permit will be issued. Also, please provide a current insurance card and driver’s license.
Lastly, please make sure that house numbers are on your house or mailbox and can be easily seen from the street. This is crucial for safety, emergency response, and efficient delivery.
Crainville Police Cell Phone #
618-925-1310
Williamson Co. Sheriff’s Office
Non-Emergency #
618-997-6541 Press 9 for dispatch
The Village of Crainville will be closed the following holidays in 2024:
Good Friday, March 29
Memorial Day, May 27
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, September 2
Veterans Day, November 11
Thanksgiving, November 28, 29
Christmas, December 24, 25
Community Room Rental
Our community room is available to rent 7 days a week from 8 am – 10 pm Call the office to check availability.
985-3322
Visit our website
www.crainville.net to subscribe for notifications of Boil Water Orders, Road Closures, or any other news and/or alerts posted by the Village Hall. Like us on Facebook as well for updates.
Having a yard or garage sale?
Don’t forget to remove your signs as soon as the sale has ended, and there is no permit needed.
Community Development Block Grant Income Survey’s, for homeowners only, are still currently available at the Village Hall office. Once the survey is completed, please return it to our office.
Water bills are mailed out during the last week of each month and are due by the 15th of the following month. Failure to receive bill does NOT relieve customer from payment or penalty. If you do not receive a water bill, simply call the office and we can let you know the amount. For those residents who are using a bill pay service through your bank, payment is mailed to us from your bank via check, it is NOT automatically applied to your water account. Those checks can take up to 7-10 business days to reach us. To avoid late fees, we do not recommend using this service.
For the convenience of our customers, a drive-up drop box is located in the front of the Village Hall. We also accept credit card payments in office or over the phone. Our water bills are mailed out the last day of the month, each month.
All door-to-door solicitors require a permit from the Village Hall. If you have any concerns about a solicitor, call the Village Hall at 618-985-3322 or the Police Dept.
Please help keep the Village looking good and keep your lawn and ditches maintained. A clear drainage ditch prevents water damage to your property, reduces the risk of flooding, prevents soil erosion, improves water quality, and reduces the likelihood of insect breeding grounds. Ditches on the public right-of-way are the responsibility of residents and are considered part of their property.
Driveway culverts are to be a minimum of 12 inches in diameter and are required for all new construction or new driveways.
Please refrain from flushing wipes down the toilet. Even those advertised “flushable” can get caught in pumps and aerators causing costly repairs.
We are needing those Service Line Material Survey’s turned in ASAP. The EPA deadline for the material inventory is fast approaching and extremely necessary. If you need another form or have questions about the form, call Ryan at 618-925-1313.
REMINDER
Contact Julie: 811
Or visit the website:
www.illinois1call.com
Anyone building in Crainville must apply for a building permit and construction must NOT begin until a permit has been granted. Permits are needed for any new buildings including garages, pole barns, storage sheds, as well as any additions to an existing structure. Permits can be picked up at the Village Hall and are available on our website. Please note that Subdivision Developers will be responsible for street lighting and road paving.
Community Development Block Grant Income Survey’s, for homeowners only, are still currently available at the Village Hall office. Once the survey is completed, please return it to our office.
There are No dogs allowed in the Crainville park.
Please pick up after your pets when out walking, especially on our sidewalks. And please keep your dogs on a leash for everyone’s safety, including your pets.
The Village of Crainville collects food for local charities. A donation basket is located in our Village Hall foyer for residents to drop off food at their convenience.
For those in need of food, Cannon Park in Carterville has been hosting a food drive the 2nd Friday of each month at 10am
The Village purchased the property just north of the Village Hall and a community garden is being planned for that property. Stay tuned for more information.
LOCAL CRAINVILLE CHURCHES
Crainville Baptist 618-985-2574
Destiny Church 618-956-9777
Love & Truth Church 618-985-6239
Victory Church 618-985-6912
LOCAL CRAINVILLE BUSINESSES
AAA Storage 618-985-3535
AES Solar 618-988-0888
American Magnetics 618-985-4838
Anderson Doors 618-985-6776
Bobcat of Marion 618-985-8920
C&J Enterprises 618-985-6634
Cardinal Buildings 618-922-2000
Carrier’s Mobile Washing 618-925-3005
Carterville Dental 618-985-4200
Caudill Concrete 618-889-8040
Cold Blooded Coffee 618-471-4112
Deloufleur Décor 618-985-3355
Fire Masters 618-985-8900
Foundry Athletics 618-521-0817
Home Grown Bistro 618-559-1990
Koerner Distributor 618-985-3767
Little Lions Pre-K Center 618-733-3355
Little Treasures 618-985-2141
Little Treasures 2 618-985-2163
Lucky Lady 2 618-985-9903
Midnight Tech 618-985-5455
Mr. Tuxedo 618-985-3133
Napa Auto Parts 618-985-2929
Railco 618-985-9566
River Radio 618-985-4843
Robin’s Nest Daycare 618-922-8445
Roland Machinery 618-985-3399
Sara Lee Bakeries 618-985-8300
Stanley Steemer 618-985-4600
The Jay Effect (Facebook)
Toy Box Storage 618-534-3814
UpStyle 618-889-6804
Win Air 618-985-5974
Win Kitchen & Bath 618-985-3684
Winlectric 618-985-2734
Win Supply 618-985-3684
WSIL News 3 618-985-2333
Xylem 618-469-0189
Veterans List
Chuck Hedges – Air Force
Joe Rosenberger – Army – Purple Heart
John Morgando Jr. – Army
Courtney Cochran – Navy
Gary Fozzard – Army
Jim Fozzard – Navy
Ron Mitchell – National Guard
Dan Finke – Army
Bill Wiggs – Army
Coval Wiggs – Army Air Corps
Brandon Lantrip – Marine
Derek Ehlers – Navy
John McCamish – Navy
Joseph Patrick – Army
Floyd Bill Hogg – Army
Maurice L Fozzard – Navy
Roger “Whitey” Mitchell – Air Force
Kenneth Stearns – Air Force
Robert Wiggs – Air Force
Jared Bogard – Navy
Rodger Emery – Army
Brandy Ann Shaw – Navy
Samuel McCamish – Army
David Patrick – Naval Reserve
Norman Tregoning – Navy
Bob Pryor – Navy
Randy Mitchell – National Guard
Mark Stearns – Air Force
JP Barrington – Army
Steve Maurizio – Army
Robert Priddy – Army POW
Lara Runge – Navy
Bill Stephen McCamish – Navy
Millie Patrick Reetz – WAC
Frank Bone – Army
Herbert Hale – Army
David Wiggs – Air Force
Charles Glasco – Navy
Bob Maurizio – Marine Corps
Harry Simpson – Marine Corps
Rachelle Runge – Navy
Jennie McCamish Hagan – Army
Gary Patrick – Army
Bob Chapman – Army National Guard
Steve Chapman – National Guard
Lance Chapman – Navy
Luke Chapman – Navy
James L Howerton – Marine Corps
Bill D White Jr – Air Force
Bill D White Sr – Army
Jerry H Simpson – National Guard
William Klope – Navy
Daniel Boatright – Air Force
Lyndell Coffey – Air Force
David L Sprague – Army
Kenneth R Phillips – Army
Charlie Barnes – Army
Judith A Mulligan – Army
Loyce R Tippy – Army
Irmon M Tippy – Navy
James F Tippy – Army
Levi B Tippy – Civil War
Charles I Tippy – Air Force
Mark Weeks – Army
Matt Weeks – Army
Sam Vaughn – Army
Bobby Russell – Army
Willie C Russell – Army
Treat Russell – Army
Delbert A Phillips – Army
Ronald Kennedy – Army
Adrian D Wall – Army
Carl Orange – Army
Harold Emery – Army
Homer G Perdue – Navy - Air Force
Charles Dan Tregoning – Navy
Lee Flora – Army
Fredick E Flora – Army
Steven Spillman – Army
Steven M Hutchins – Air Force
Howard “Flop” Emery – Army
Jeffrey Yewell – Navy
Orval Howerton – Army
James C Spurlock – Army
William Earl Forbes – Army Ranger
George Edwards Forbes – Navy
C.D Hagler – Navy
Jerry Huffstutler – Army
Richard “Dick” Runge – Army
William A Moorman – Air Force POW- Purple Heart
G.W Ethridge – Army
Bob R Ethridge – Army
Russell Forbes – Army
William Edwards Forbes – Army
Timothy Stevens – Army
Bryon Hadfield – Green Beret – Army
Maj. Martha Hadfield – Army
Lt. Col. Bill J Hadfield – Army
Jackie D Hadfield – Army
Capt. Robert D Hadfield – Army
Bill Foster – Army
Stephen E Linke – Army
Paul Smith – Navy
Michael Hopkins – Army
Wallace S Burman – Army
Josh A Keith – Army
Carrie N Keith – Army
Joshua K Keith – Army
Carl W Runge – Marine
Pamela K Lunsford – Army
Howard Clayton Forbes – Navy
Bill Simmons – Air Force
Phillip Gentry – Army
Bryon L Grammer – Navy
Earl L Morgan – Army
Crystal Lynn Bogard – Coast Guard
Jim Clayton – Air Force
Tom L Spiller – Navy
Christopher A Martin – Army
Darren J Priddy – Army
William Hamilton Jr – Army
Harry William Treece – Army
Matthew R Beuligmann – Air Force
Bradford J Turner – Navy
Frank Austin Seymour – Navy
Dale Eugene Gurley – Army
Charles Russell Forbes – Army
Dave Young – Army
Vernie Gene Enoch – Army
Billy Foster – Air Force Vietnam War
Cristian Akers – Army
Timothy E Robinson – Navy
Devin F Luton – Army National Guard
Roy Dellinger – Navy
Otto R Nichols – Army POW WWII
Leonard Roy Runge – Army
Elaine J Reynolds – Navy
Gary K Reynolds – Air Force – Army
On behalf of the Village of Crainville, we would like to thank you for your service.
Julie Aue is continuing to compile a list of all Veterans and Active Duty Military in Crainville. Please call 618-985-4539 with any family
members you would like to remember. These names are also located on a plaque at the Village Hall. If these names need edited, please contact the Village Hall at 618-985-3322.
Hope you all have found the information in the annual Spring Newsletter useful.
~Jennifer Bingamon