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HISTORY
OF MARYVILLE (History according to Powell-Brown) (Notes from Mayor Konsky Era) (Highlights to date from Mayor Gulledge Era) I would like to thank the following people who provided me with details about the history of Maryville. Without their help, this project would not have been possible: Emma Govenat, Norman &Pam Picchioldi, Bethel Sliva. Marianne Mezzano, Mike Semaninism, Bill Schiber, Pastor Callahan, Bob Paskero, Beulah Klenke, Mary Bibko, Rink Lucas, Margaret Pemberton, and Theresa Schwartz. 8000 B.C. In rock shelters along the Mississippi River Bluffs, sparse campsites, burial remains and stone artifacts show evidence of a very early Indian culture. Little is known about these early settlers. 900 AD. - 15OO A.D. The Mississippian culture thrived during this time period. The center of this Indian (Native American) culture is located at the Cahokia mounds complex. Smaller, satellite communities with mounds and ceremonial centers were also located at Lebanon, Dupo, St. Louis and Mitchell. These native Americans were the first to rely primarily on horticulture, although hunting for game and eating wild plants were still important parts of their diet. For reasons still being debated, this culture disappeared over a short couple of decades before the end of the 16th century. Prior hypotheses for their disappearance, was death by disease and warfare. The current hypothesis is that there was an extensive drought followed by massive famine. 1650 - 1700 A.D. Native Americans of the Illiniwek Confederation (Kaskaskia, Peoria, Moroa, Mitichigamea, Kahokia ) migrated to this area from the northeast, to escape repeated attacks from the Iroquois. The Tamoroa and Kahokia Indians established their main settlements in the Cahokia area, and the Michigamea settled near Fort Chartres in Randolph County. 1673 A.D. The first European exhibition to travel to this area was led by a Frenchman, Louis Jolleit. He was accompanied by missionary Father Jacques Marquette. Their entry into this area marked the beginning of the end for the local Native American culture. 1675 A.D. Father Marquette returned to the area to establish a mission at the original village of Kaskaskia which was located near the present site of Utica. This was later relocated to the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers. A second mission was started at Cahokia. 1722 A.D. The French village of Prairie du Rocher was established. 1760 A.D. The French village of Prairie du Pont was established. September 3, 1763 The Treaty of Paris was signed which provided that France give up all the territories east of the Mississippi to Britain. This was made possible by General Wolfe's defeat of the French at Quebec. 1765 A.D. British troops took over this area. 1769 A.D. Chief Pontiac was assassinated by an Illiniwek. This aggression resulted in the war between the northeastern Iroquois and the Illiniwek. The Illiniwek were almost annihilated. 1778 A.D. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Virginia claimed Illinois as part of its territory. An expedition led by George Rogers Clark (a Kentucky backwoodsman) was sent into this region by the Governor and the Assembly of Virginia. Clark's soldiers traveled down the Ohio River and took Kaskaskia by surprise. They then continued northward conquering settlements in Monroe County, Fort Chartres, and Cahokia. Most of the inhabitants in this area were French, with only a few hundred "American" hunters and traders. February 25, 1779 Clark led troops through the flooded bottom lands of the Wabash River and captured the garrison at Vincennes. 1780 A.D. British attacked the several Illinois towns. Clark came to the aid of Cahokia and beat them off. 1790 A.D. The population of what is now St. Clair County was about 700, most of whom were of French descent and lived in or near the village of Cahokia. 1833 A.D. The few remaining members of the Illiniwek moved west of the Mississippi River and eventually south to Oklahoma. 1840 - 1845 A.D. German farmers started settling in the area near St. John Lutheran Church in Maryville. The area on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River was known as Ridge Prairie. The specific area near the church was called Pleasant Ridge. (Note that the road adjacent to the church has this name!) The first settlers were Henry & William Blume, followed by the Winters and Wittes. 1847 A.D. The Germans brought Pastor Lochner to this area. A total of 21 families started this church. German was the spoken language. The church was located behind the school. It was identified as a Lutheran church by its rooster on steeple; whereas Catholic churches had crosses on their steeples. 1848 A.D. Pleasant Ridge, the first and only school in this area was opened. There were a total of 18 students and one teacher. Heat was supplied by a potbelly stove. The fire was built in the morning by either the teacher or the pastor. The students worked in teams of four each evening to clean the school. 1859 A.D. The present building of St. John Lutheran church was built. This is directly across the street from the old school and church, which are still standing. 1859 -1867 A.D. Businesses were built up around what is now Pleasant Ridge and West Main Streets. John Schoettle owned a blacksmith shop which was located where the St. John pastor now resides. A tavern was owned by Charles Avacker. Cobblesmith Fred Mordmeier owned a shoeshop. There was also a general store, which is currently the blue house located just west of the church. Other buildings and structures such as a Post Office, bandstand, and a molasses press were also built. 1865 A.D. In the year that President Lincoln was assassinated, the Pleasant Ridge School voted to allow black children to attend classes. The school was also the Youth center. Buck Road Cemetery located on Highway 162 was established. 1881 A.D. Henry Bohn, an ancestor of Walter Bohn, sold land to Pleasant Ridge for a cemetery. This is the old cemetery located across from St. John's church. 1885 A.D. St. John's church purchased a bell, which was used to announce deaths, worship time, and the close of the workweek on Saturday evenings. 1888 A.D. A railroad was built through the area. 1896 Pleasant Ridge Baptist church was built. Frederich J. Lange (3 March, 1804 - 17, October, 1884) married Christina Blake (June 1816 - 23 December, 1894) while still in Germany. In 1843, they immigrated to the U.S. and moved to St. Louis. They had four children: Louise (Mrs. E.F. Mirland) who stayed in St. Louis; Hannah (Mrs. George Link) whose husband served as a pastor at Pleasant Ridge St. John Luthern church (1856-1860), and they later moved to Springfield, Illinois; Mrs. E.F. W. Meier of St. Louis (?); and Charles William Frederich Lange who was born on May 3,1841 while they still Lived in Germany. Charles or C.W.F. Lange was educated in St. Louis where he graduated from high school and from Jone's Commercial School, receiving his diploma on Feburary 15,1858. He worked as a bookkeeper for wholesale dry goods before moving in 1863 to Madison County due to failing health. On September 27, 1863 he married Mary Krome of Pleasant Ridge. Her father was William Krome who was born March 3, 1813 in Hanover, Germany. In 1840 he immigrated to the U.S., first moving to Louisville, Kentucky, then to Madison County in 1851. His wife was C. Anna Wessler who was born May 4, 1826. Together, while living in Pleasant Ridge they had thirteen children. Anna died in October 1885 and William died in 1876. When Charles moved to Madison County he purchased a small farm, later adding tracts until he accumulated 350 acres. His major crop was wheat. As he accumulated wealth, he became director of the Bank of Edwardsville and also served for twelve years as a supervisor of Madison County. A staunch democrat, he also served for nine years as chairman of the Poor farm Committee, which aided farmers in need. Oct. 1900 A.D. C.W.F Lange, a farmer, (and his wife Mary for whom the town of Maryville is named), dedicated a parcel of land for public use. Approximately 300 people resided in the area and the dedication of this land was the basis for transactions that led to the incorporation of the area into the Village of Maryville. A petition for incorporation was circulated among residents of the area and filed with the County Clerk in Edwardsville. October 28, 1901 East St. Louis and Interurban Railway Company had extended its electric car service through Maryville. The first car passed through Maryville on this day. Charles Lange was instrumental in routing the railway through Maryville. This car line ran from Collinsville to Edwardsville along the present day Route 159 (Center Street ). Just South of the Knights of Columbus Hall where the COCA building is located, was the "roundhouse " or train shed where the trains were serviced. Inside the new fire department, look for a picture of a group of fire fighters aboard three wagons. They are sitting amongst tall grass with a brick building in the background. Notice the arched doorways and then go look at the COCA building and look at the windows. It is the same building. Passengers boarded the electric streetcars at the intersection of Main and Center. Between what is now Center and the Fireside Inn was a small shack containing a pot bellied stove where the passengers could wait for streetcars. Deliveries of goods were also made at this intersection. Mary Bibko was unsure whether the streetcars had a special car at the end for the delivery of goods or whether it was a separate car. Railroad transportation service was provided to the Maryville by the East St. Louis, Troy and Eastern Railroad (now Illinois Terminal), which was constructed by the Donks to ship coal from their Troy mine. June 3, 1902 A general election was held for the purpose of incorporation. Of the 112 ballots printed, 47 voted in favor of incorporation, 3 voted opposing, and 62 failed to vote. July l, 1902 An election was held for election of the Village Board. The first Board members were: President John Enz, Clerk Mike Daly, Treasurer Albert Hrubetz Six trustees John Contratto, Charles Forneso, Lewis Novero, William Schoettle, Edward & William Williams. John Enz was proprietor of a confectionery and lunchroom in the Hrubetz building, which was located at the northeast corner of Main and Center Streets. At the first board meeting, the matter of business concerned revenue. It was decided that saloons would pay an annual license of $500.00. This soon became known as Ordinance NIX or the dram shop license. Most of the money spent at the saloons was for five-cent steins of beer. There were four saloons at this time and all were run by village officials; Mike Daly, Al Hrubetz, Charley Fornero, and John Contralto. Aug. 5, 1902 At the board's second meeting, Clerk Daly read 23 ordinances. The ordinances were prepared by a young Edwardsville attorney named D.H. Mudge, who later became circuit judge. His fee for directing the incorporation through court and two elections was $85. These ordinances were written and sealed on Aug. 30 and posted in three public places on Sept. 1, 1902. Ordinances I to VIII dealt with duties of trustees and city employees. In Maryville's early years the duties of the Village Marshall and Street Commissioner were shared by one person and this position had a high turn over rate. One of the duties of the Street Commissioner was to receive prisoners and sentence them to work on the streets (females were exempt from this requirement). The Street Commissioner also had the Power to arrest. Ordinance X covered fees and salaries. The president of the board of trustees was to be paid $1.50 for each meeting attended. The village clerk was to be paid $55/year plus any additional fees. The treasurer received 2% of all money collected, whereas the village marshal received $600/year plus $0.25/prisoner. Jurors and witnesses were paid $0.05/ day while in court. Ordinance XII states " unlawful to sell liquor to minors, insane, idiotic or distracted person, nor to any habitual drunkard or person intoxicated". These persons were also not allowed to loiter in areas where Liquor was being served. Sales of liquor were prohibited on Sundays and on special election days. Ordinance XIV dealt with misdemeanors. Section XV was interesting in that it was unlawful to "indecently exhibit any stud horse, bull, jackass or any other animal in any public place." Section XIX prohibits any billiard room, ball or pin alley to be open on Sunday. Section XX states "Whoever, on Sunday, shall disturb the peace or good order of society by play or amusement shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $3 nor more than $15 for each offense." Section XXI made it illegal to conduct business on Sunday, and Section LII prohibited the sell of boar or bull meat. Ordinance XVIII was set up for the village marshal to collect $1/ male dog/year and $3/ female dog/year. The marshal received $0.15/dog. Ordinance XXIII placed a curfew of 8 pm from March l to August 3 l, and 7:30 pm from September l to February '8, for all children ages 15 and under. A bell was placed in front of the calaboose to announce curfew. Clerk Daly resigned at this meeting. August 19, 1902 Trustees sought legal advice for the construction and maintainance of streets. While the coal company supplied the cinders, the Collinsville Township Road and Bridge Department was hired to extend a road to Troy Road crossing. October 6, 1902 gasoline fueled streetlights were installed. October 7, 1902 At the board meeting, which met on the first and third Tuesday of each month, it was decided that the city should lease the S. Aveeta building. Rent was $9/month. Maryville opened its first public school on the second floor of this building. (This is near the location of Maryville's last Post Office on Donk Avenue between Main and Second). Adult classes were offered in the evening. William Sliva was in charge who later became principal. A new school was soon built hereafter which was located east of the mine. During the early years the students had to carry their own water to school since there were no wells there. (To find the location of this school, travel east of Maryville on Main Street, to about 2 blocks east of the railroad tracks, and look for remains of a concrete slab.) One of the first teachers at this school was Mrs. Bohn who lived in Edwardsville. At this same meeting, it was decided that the city should purchase its first public building. Maryville's first public building followed appointment by Trustees Contralto, Fornero and Schoettle on a Calaboose committee. For $4 they purchased " the lot adjoining the greenhouse " from James Barberi. Ordinance XXVII stated that this building is to be called the "prison, village prison, or calaboose." The calaboose was located at Lange and Second Streets and was used briefly for the bi-monthly board meeting place. In November the first arrests occurred, but it is not clear whether prison time was served. The first person was fined $30 and additional arrests also resulted in fines and street labor. One source (not in the minutes) states that in February 1903, Eight months after incorporation, the first arrest occurred and the prisoner was held at the first public building, called the Calaboose that had been purchased just the year before. The mayor's wife, Molly Enz was paid $0.25 to prepare meals for the prisoner. I cannot confirm this information, although I know this was not the first arrest, perhaps it is the first which required a stay in the prison. 1902 Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company opened its mine. (Now you know why Maryville has a street named Donk!). The mine became one of the largest in the state, employing 700-800 miners and having a payroll of $90,000 /2 weeks. Area mines included the Troy mine which was called # 1, Maryville was #2, Cuba was #3 and Edwardsville was #4. The Donk brothers also owned the Thermal mine in Edwardsville and the mine in Troy. In Collinsville the Maggies owned mines Maggie #1 and #2. As mine operations grew, stores, rooming houses, blacksmith shop, taverns (over a dozen), and other businesses sprang up. There was also a hotel which was called a boarding house. Most of the occupants were miners. Most of the town's revenue came from the taverns. Mc Cormick's ran a restaurant along with the train station, which was located in the far east side of the Hrubetz building (Fireside Inn). This was a favorite place for travelers to stop and dine. Cohens owned a general store on Main Street. January 6, 1903 Maryville's first marshal and city commissioner, R.V. French resigned. He was replaced on January 20, by A.E. Armstrong. Armstrong resigned on April 21 and was replaced by John Kirkpatrick. May 5, 1903 The first Post Office was installed with William Mabbs as Postmaster. It was located in the Mabbs building, which is located at Main and Lange Streets (the present location of the Baptist church). Mabbs also served as the village clerk. Gus Kessler, a miner, served as Maryville's second mayor until 1905. The new trustees were John Contralto, John Pianfette, Ben Jones, Peter Grode and John McCullough and John Jones. J.C. Danklef was the new clerk, succeeding William E. Mabbs, who had been appointed when Mr. Daly resigned. McCullough motioned that the board change its meeting place from the residence of W.E. Mabbs to the village jail. May 20, 1903 The minutes of this meeting expressed the urgency of W.E. Mabbs to fulfill the Office of Police Magistrate for which he has been duly elected. Peter Grode moved that the village board meet at the Red Mess (?name unclear) Hall . There were also intentions to meet with Donk and Brantly (?name unclear) to discuss lighting the village with electricity. August 19, 1903 Requested that the Donk brothers donate land so that a sidewalk to the school could be built. September 21, 1903 The board motioned that brick sidewalks to the school be constructed. October 21, 1903 Ordinance XXIII stated that the bell in front of the calaboose, which is used to announce curfew, be moved to the front of the school building. December 2, 1903 Maryville's third marshal, John Kirkpatrick, resigned. He was replaced by Thomas Barker. As marshal and Street commissioner, he received $75/month salary. March 2, 1904 The trustees carried a motion to purchase two acres of land for a cemetery. May 4, 1904 The results of the April 21 election were as follows. Fred Lange, Jr. became village clerk. The new trustees were Gottlieb Holzweg, John Contralto, and Joe Fries. June 6, 1904 C.W.F. Lange sold four acres of land for $400.00, for Fairland Cemetery. Prices were set at $ 10/lot, $2.50/grave, $4.00 for opening a grave. August 17, 1904 The first telephone franchises were purchased by the Central Union Telephone Company and Kinloch Long Distance Company. September 7, 1904 Ordinance XXXVI granted Central Union Telephone Company the right to erect and maintain poles and wires. October 19,1904 Concrete sidewalks were built on the North side of Lange Street from the corner of Al Hrubretz property to the Heim (?name unclear) building. December 7, 1904 Trustee John Contralto resigned and George Robertson was elected village marshal. April 19, 1905 The newly elected city officials were: Board President - Fred Neubauer, Village Clerk - John A. Browning, Trustees - Charles Zaretti, J.M. Varner, Albert Hrubetz, Joseph Fries, Henry Yankus, Marshall - Joseph Quaitto, Treasurer - Mike Daly. May 17, 1905 The Center Street electric car line added tiling under the tracks. Joseph Fries resigned as trustee. The following people operated taverns as recorded by paying $125 dram shop fees: Al Hrubetz, Joseph Oberto, Fornero, Hy. Yankus, Tornibus & Yankus, and Dorr. Bertino. $50 fees for operating a wholesale license were collected from: Al Hrubetz (central area), Wm. Martin (star area), Eichuran (Highland area), and $10 was collected from W.B. Bischoff for selling mineral water. A traveling troupe came to Maryville presenting "Ten Nights in a Barroom". Enough people attended that the village received $2.50 in receipts. June 21, 1905 Donk gives the village a strip of land 40 feet wide from Center Street to the Troy and Eastern railroad track (these tracks crossed the mine) for a roadway. He also agrees to help in the construction of a fire department. July 8, 1905 Center Street was opened and extended. September 6, 1905 William H. Holtgreve paid $10 to harvest clover on the land. September 13, 1905 Building plans were started for the construction of a public building. At a board meeting, Mayor Neubauer and Trustees Albert Hrubetz and J.M. Varner reported that the mining company would help with the construction. B.L. Witherwell of Edwardsville was awarded a $675 contract to build a two story frame building, 24X20 feet, with a belfry, which was to be the second public building to be used as the Village Hall and Firehouse. The belfry was 4 x4'. In front of the engine room was one double sliding arched door. The outside was painted white with green trim. The interior had concrete flooring with stairs in the back. This building was located on Second and Lange Streets, adjacent to the Calaboose. October 4,1905 The Village board along with help from the Donk brothers started a fire department and purchased a Number 38 fire engine with a 60 gallon steel tank to hold chemicals, for $750.00. One hundred feet of hose cost $0.35/foot and a hose reel cost $90.00. Six cisterns were scattered throughout the village for a water supply. Fees were $3/fire. November 15, 1905 Plank sidewalks were built on one side of Daly Street from Angus Gibson's place to George Pluhutnick's place. This street ran parallel to the streetcar line. Christmas Eve, 1905 The first public gathering in the new hall attracted most of the townspeople for the Methodist Sunday School's Christmas eve program. F.J. Neubauer served as mayor from 1905-1907. Neubauer was also a partner with W.O. Hughes in operation of a general store. 1905-1906 Churches held Sunday school classes on the first and third Monday of each month in the Village Hall. (Ordinance XLII, October 4, 1905) February 6,1906 A public library was installed in the Village Hall. A bookcase was purchased for $19.75. Books were stamped and numbered. April 15,1906 The newly elected officials were: John A. Browning clerk, John Desper, H. Holtgroeve, August Kehn trustees, Mike Daly treasurer. (personal note: Browning wrote beautifully and in detail; I could actually read his writing). May 17, 1906 John Desper was put on a committee to purchase a fire alarm bell. July 2, 1906 Wagon scales were purchased by Garnet & Co. and placed on East Main Street. Ordinance XIV, written on October 19, regulated scales, weighers, and measurers. Donk brothers also operated their own scales. Sam Clayton worked at their scales. August 1, 1906 John A. Browning recorded that a bell was purchased from Simone Hardware Company for $45 plus $0.18 for freight and express. October 3, 1906 Granitoid walks were laid and brick crossings were laid on Main Street in front of Matt Bertino's saloon. August 15, 1906 Dram shop license fees of $125 were paid by the following people: Mike Govenat, Albert Hrubetz, Louis Novero, Joseph Oberto, Tony Lucas, and Matt Bertino. September 29,1906 A special election was held to replace trustee August Kehn who had moved out of city limits. John Roach became the new trustee. December 5, 1906. The city minutes referred to an area of Maryville as "Chinatown". The origin of the name "Chinatown": One bright, Sunday morning, two coal company officials strolled along the property where 17 company houses for miners and three others for executives had been constructed. Most of the miners had not yet brought in their families and because they worked six days a week, they washed their clothes on their only day off. Emil L. Donk, official in charge of mining operations, gadded at the pit clothes and other articles hanging from clotheslines, yard after yard. He turned to Herman C. Perry, superintendent, and said " All these clothes lines remind me of a Chinese laundry. We ought to call this place "Chinatown". The name stuck even though Maryville never had a single Chinese resident. The records of Collinsville Township Assessor Ardell H. Smiley show that the property is listed in Donk Brothers Chinatown Addition. (To find the location of these company houses, travel east of Main Street past the railroad tracks. Turn left onto Parkview Drive and travel NE to the end of the drive. This was the original "Chinatown". April 17, 1907 The election results were as follows: Ben Jones President of board, Fred Lange, Jr.Village clerk, Harry Joiner police magistrate, John McCulloch, Harry Westbrook, and August Kehn as trustees. Additional trustees are John Roach, John Desper & H. Holtgroeve. July 7, 1909 New fire equipment was purchased. Hose was bought from Capan Betting Company at $0.80/foot. They received $292.50 for the old engine and exchanged for a gasoline engine which cost $682.50. This engine was a Chemical 343. (? not sure if I understood these notes correctly, see pages. 72, 73 and 75 of 1908-1912 minutes ) 1909 Forty four percent of the years budget came from 11 saloons which paid an annual license fee of $500.00. Saloon operators were Matt Bertino, Louis Novero, Tony Lucas, Fornero & Meyer, Fred J. Neubauer, Al Hrubetz, Joe Qualatto, Mike Govenat (for a very short period of time), Joe Oberto, Vallino & Picchioldi, and Jim Barbero. During the second term of Mayor Ben Jones, the village purchased additional fire equipment (45 gallon manual engine for $350.00 and one gasoline powered engine for $682.50 plus the trade in of the old engine). Since the fire department was located in a hollow and the fire fighters had to pull the engines up to travel in any direction, Mayor Jones and Mer Neubauer, who was the fire chief and village treasurer, persuaded the Donks to purchase a lot for $150, to build a new hall. J.C. McLanahan of Collinsville was paid $137 to move the hall to the new site. This site was located at the NE corner of Zupan and Donk. Across form the new site lived William H. Holtgroeve who furnished horses to pull the fire equipment to fires. Fire fighters were paid $1 for each alarm that they answered. The Holtgroeve's ran a grocery store in what is now an empty lot at the corner of Main and Donk (adjacent to the last post office). Later they moved this store across the corner to the brick building which now houses a printing shop. They also kept a warehouse which is now the location of the carpet store. Joe Oberto's saloon was on Donk Street across from the old post office, which now houses Aces. Barbero's saloon was also located on Donk Street on the southwest intersection with East Main Street. Today it is an empty lot. 1909 Motion picture shows were first offered by Louis Novero, on Main Street in what is now a heating and air conditioning building. They paid a $1 fee/ night to the village. This fee was lowered to $0.50/night the following year. The children nicknamed the movie theater "Louis state" as a joke as the theater had only boards to sit on, not plush accomidations as one would expect by something being named "state theater ". (In St. Louis there were two plush hotels, the Ambassador and the Lowe's, which is what the children were using for comparison of this little theater.) 1910 Census showed a population of 729 people. Chris Schroeder of Glen Carbon served Maryville customers two or three times a week with a wagon load of fresh meat. He later opened a meat shop on Donk Street. His meat cutter was his son Edward Schroeder who was a lifelong resident of Glen Carbon. He also supplied the jail and Madison County home with food. November 22, 1910 A 30 year franchise was awarded to the Collinsville Electric Power Company to provide electric street lights. The monthly bill for 27 lights was $54. 1910 Production of coal at Donk's No. 2 reached 373,900 tons worth $323,885. Tonnage ranked 23rd among the 886 Illinois pits. Maryville employed 467 men, working 166 days; Consolidated 371 for 185 days, and Lumaghi No. 2, 362 for 211 days. 1910 John Bosomworth proposed the acquisition of property for a public park and Mayor Jones named Trustees Richard Lucas, Bosomworth, and Joseph Oberto on a committee along with non-board member J.M. Varner to study the issue. The mayor and Mr. Lucas conferred with the Donks to pay $388.35 to purchase land for a public park. This land was located in the northwest part of the village on the car line. The name of this park was called Buffalo Park. It was a favorite place for the people of St. Louis to come and picnic to escape the heat of the city. Joe Zajcek operated refreshment stands and a dance hall in the park. They also kept the place looking especially nice by planting beautiful flowers. On Saturday nights, admission was charged and bands were hired for dancing. This dance hall is now the Knights of Columbus hall. Children used to go there and look for arrowheads and money. Mary Bibko remembers her brother collecting baskets full of arrowheads. 1911 A special census was taken to organize a school district. The Maryville school district was # 136. Village population was 799 with an additional 155 located outside of village limits. Albert Hrubetz served as mayor until 1913. Too much coal had been removed from the mines, and mine subsidence occurred on the property of T.W. Lange. Donk purchased the land. Parcels of land were purchased west of Route 159 and these areas became additions to the Village of Maryville. Some of the first people to build homes here were, Ted Lange, William Witte, Charles James, Frank Reznicek, Ronnie Sands, George Roach, Fred Schuerbaum, and George McCreaken. 1912 The streetcar company erected a waiting room and express office, and installed a potbellied stove at the intersection of present Route 159 and Main Street. An elevated platform was also built for loading and unloading of goods. This was in request from then mayor Albert Hrubetz and from Fred Kurtz . The socialist party won the election this year, putting William Katilus, Gus Kessler, and E.O. Wallace into office. The People's party retained John Roach as police magistrate. Al Hrubetz also owned a building which is now the Fireside Inn on the corner of Center and Main. The saloon, which he ran was downstairs, along with a barber shop located in the rear of the building. For a short period of time, a butcher by the name of Evanko ran a butcher shop there also. The upstairs housed a movie theater which was run by J. Capplino, and a dance floor, which was ran by Joe Qualetto. There is a picture of this building at Maryville manor. The saloon opened to what is now Route 159, and the barbershop faced east which was entered through the alley via some stairs. 1912 ? Ben Elsbecknear ran a tomato canning factory with 12 employees at what is now Route 159 overpass located just north of Creative beginnings. The railroad tracks serving the mine ran through here. Men earned $ 1/day shoveling wheat at a grain elevator just off Main Street, opposite the mine. A cigar factory had the rare distinction of employing a "woman roller of Stein's Cheroots " (?). (I can't find anyone that remembers these places !) Shoe repair shops were operated by William Bulan and John Vallino. Dr. Jesse Goldberg was the first doctor; followed by Drs. J. Mangum, Charles Phipps, and W.E. Range. Dr. Range had an office on East Main Street next to what is now Lyle's tavern. The first dentist was Dr. Jacob Zercher who had a practice in St. Louis, although he lived in Maryville. 1913 Ben Jones served as mayor again, this time until 1915. July 17, 1914 Miss Priscilla M. Lucas, became Maryville's second postmistress following Mabb's 11.5 year term at that position. This office was moved to the Neubauer building, which later housed the village's only bowling alley, near Main and Donk Streets. The Neubauer building also served as a saloon. This building which was one block east of the current Fireside Inn, was torn down, and a house now stands in its place. 1915 Coal employees totaled 555 and continued to increase through World War I. Mike Daly, the first village clerk, received national acclaim from miners for patenting printed tickets in a booklet form to replace metal discs which had been used to credit loaded cars to the proper miner. F.J. Neubauer served as mayor until 1918. 1915 The frame school house which was located just east of the railroad tracks and north of East Main Street burned down and classes were conducted temporarily in the Methodist church. This church was located just west of the school, yet east of the railroad tracks located on East Main Street. Laura Johnson was the teacher. Unfortunately, this building also burnt down. (year ?) The next school site located on Donk Avenue was called Maryville School. This is the present site on Maryville's Fire Department. November 4, 1916 Anton Tamulonis, 42, who worked as a butcher in Maryville and also ran a peddler's wagon to St. Louis was killed in a mining accident as he was inquiring about returning to work in the mines. He was assisting Sam Venot in loading coal when the coal fell down and crushed Mr. Tamulonis. He left behind a wife and two children. 1916 Maryville built a new Village Hall and Fire Department, located at the intersection of Donk and Zupan. The old frame firehouse remained behind the new brick structure, serving as a storage area. The contractor agreed to build this firehouse for $4500 if they also received the contract to build the new school. A public school building was built in only four months, which contained 13 classrooms, two of which were portable. This building known as Maryville East School was torn down in 1993 and replaced with the current fire station. Mr. William Sliva was the first principal at this school, followed by Mr. Anthony, who the children nicknamed "doebelly" 1918 Ben Jones, served as mayor for the third time, until 1919. 1919 Nelson .R. Kinder served as mayor for one year. Anton Leone opened a grocery store in what is now the Antique mall. Prior to purchasing this store, he ran a bakery on Donk Street. The miners formed their own saloon; it was called Club saloon. 1919-1933 Prohibition existed. During this period, illegal stills were very common. Matt Bertino who had previously (see 1909) owned a saloon, made white mule which was homemade whiskey. Unfortunately, both he and his wife, and a worker were killed in an explosion while making the white mule. They left behind six children, Jim, Mike, Matt, Jenny, Lily, and Irene. Prior to 1920 Max Edelstein owned a general store on Main Street before the Cohen's. He had three children named Sarah, Abie and Gerdi. November 9, 1920 Miss Sarah Cohen, who later became Mrs. Sarah Katz of St. Louis, served as Maryville's third postmistress . The post office was located in her father's general store (Cohen's) which was located on Main and Lange Streets. James Donovan served as mayor for the next nine years. The Picchioldis' opened a confectionery, which also later served as the post office, next to Leone's store on Center Street. Jan. 1923 A deadly flu swept through the region. Mary Bibko's parents both died, 55 minutes apart. Their pallbearer also died the following week. Mary, at the age of 17, was left to raise five younger brothers and sisters, with the youngest being only three and a half years old. To support the family she worked at Mr. Morris' cooperative store. This store was located on Main and Donk and it sold everything from groceries, hardware, and material. 1924 Donks closed the mine when operational costs soared due to the distance between the shaft and the diggings. Their closure was also influenced by a suit by Madison Coal company workers, operator of mines in Glen Carbon, charging that the Maryville mine had extended operations into its territory. Before the Donks closed their mine, they were able to exploit the workers during the depression. Since the demand for work was so high they were able to reduce the wages from $0.40/hour to $0.32/hour and this was for long days and a six day work week. 1926 Maryville adopted a new "industry" baseball. "Distraught about the financial situation of their new city and determined not to tax citizens in compensation, Maryville's elected town officers looked to alternate means of raising funds " Young men of the village began to seek careers in professional baseball. C.W.F. Lange, founder of Maryville, died at the age of 84. l928(?) The Edward R. Diemling family of Troy purchased 15.5 acres of land in Maryville which is the current site of Maryville's administration building, police station, park, and soccer fields. At first, they farmed the land and raised cattle and hogs. The Diemling family built their two story home at a sizeable sum of $8,000.00-$10,000.00, which is now the city's administrative building. The family occupied this home until 1946. Edward Diemling served as Madison County's sheriff during this time. During prohibition, the bootleggers would throw "payback" money into a window located at the south side of their house. This money allowed the sheriff to turn the other way while they sold liquor. Mike Semanism tells a story about how when he was a young lad of about 18 years of age, he and his brother rented a bar from Louis Novero on the corner of Main and Lange. One day, Mr. Diemling came in and ordered a shot and a beer. Scared of being arrested, Mike denied selling any alcoholic beverages. After the fourth request, Mr. Diemling became agitated and demanded to be served. Mike relented and Mr. Diemling bought drinks for everyone bringing his bar tab to about $21. 1928 George Govenat became Maryville's first professional baseball player when he joined the Tyler, Texas team. He pitched a perfect baseball game. No one even made it to first base! 1929 Rudy Hrubetz served as mayor until 1931. 1930's Pleasant Ridge School closes during the depression. The official language of St. John's Lutheran church changes from German to English. 1931 Herman Gronemeyer became mayor until 1935. Vernon Lucas formed the Southwestern Illinois Inter City Baseball League. This was formed in an effort to assemble eight teams from the five surrounding communities. Over 100 players graduated from this league into minor and major leagues. Those graduating into minor leagues were: Mike Semanism, John Brussatti, John Drost, George Govenat, Walter Schuerbaum, Lloyd Zarr, Joe Ganero, Al Krupski, and Bobby Heller. The major league graduates were: John "Buster" Lucas (Boston Red Sox), Dwayne Sloat (Brooklyn Dodgers & Chicago Cubs)), Bob Boken (Washington Senators), and Ken Oberkfell (St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros and California Angels). November 7 ,1933 Anton Leone of the Leone Store on Center Street became Maryville's fourth postmaster. The post office was located adjacent to the store. He retired in February 29, 1968, after 34 years of service. 1935 Lawrence Noascono served as mayor for the next 10 years. 1936 The Picchioldis' opened Maryville garage and a Shell gas station on Center Street. A one room rural schoolhouse in Pleasant Ridge opened. This is located just north of West Main Street on Keebler near the lake. Cecilia Daman was the first teacher, Betty Taber was the second and the last. The school served grades 1-8 with the average number of students being 20. This school closed when Maryville consolidated with Unit 10 in 1951. Easter 1938 The first mass of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission was celebrated by Monsignor B.N. Manning of Collinsville. They met in a renovated movie theater. (see 1909; this building is currently a Heating & Air conditioning place on East Main) This building has also served as a blacksmith shop and before that, a movie theater. 1939 Electricity was added to St. John's Lutheran church. 1945 Mike Semanisin served as mayor until 1949. Dec. 1946 The parishioners of Our Mother of Perpetual Help purchased land to build a church. 1946-1948 A family from Granite City purchased the Diemling home and donated it to the Assembly of God Churches of Illinois. It served as a children's home mainly for those who could not care for their children. The American legion hall was built which was located on Center Street behind the Fireside Inn. 1949 Frank Elliott became mayor and Frank Vallino became village clerk. Spring 1950 Reverend William J. Hamilton was appointed first pastor of Mother of Perpetual Help Parish. September 17, 1950 Temporary chapel of Mother of Perpetual Help was completed and a permanent structure was planned. July 1951 Collinsville Unit #10 was formed with the union of the high school and Maryville. August 30, 1951 Moving of the blessed sacrament occurred. (Mother of Perpetual Help). August 31, 1951 The parishioners of Mother of Perpetual Help celebrated their first mass in their new, permanent building. 1953 John Drost served as mayor until 1966. 1954 The old Pleasant Hill Lutheran school was converted to a meeting hall. City water, a typewriter and a movie projector were also added. 1959 St. John's Lutheran Church installed a furnace. Previously only potbelly stoves were used to heat the sanctuary. November 10, 1964 Maryville's last post office, located on Donk between Second and Main was dedicated. At the dedication ceremony mayor John Drost was present, along with the village trustees: John Maly, Ronald Lucas, Marvin Schwartz, Albert Ackerman, Harold Oberkfell, and Terry Pemberton. The village clerk, Frank Vallino, treasurer, Louis Nepute, Maryville Fire Department president, Edward Massander, and Maryville Fire Department Chief, William Elliott were also present. Ernest Picchioldi owned the building and Vernie Blackburn was the contractor. In addition to these local officials, Frank G. Sulewski, assistant to Regional Director of the Post office and Illinois Senator Paul H. Douglas were present. Mike Semanism was Master of Ceremonies. Anton Leone served at this location for 3 years and 3 months. October 15,1966 Ronald Lucas became mayor. 1968 Population of Maryville was approximately 850 people. The Police department had one employee, Buster Lucas, who was also Chief of Police. His son," Rink" Lucas was the mayor. The city hall, police, and fire departments were located in the building on the corner of Donk & Zupan which was built in 1916. There was one gas station (Shell), owned by the Picchioldi's, which is now named Maryville Garage. South of the gas station was Picchioldi's grocery store which is now the Maryville Auto Parts store. Located south of this, was another grocery store, called Leone's which is now Maryville's Antique Mall. Maryville was mostly farmland. Bernie Lucas was president of the Southwestern Illinois Inter-city Baseball league. Two of the teams were both from Maryville and scheduled to play against each other. Mike Semanism was the coach of one of the ten teams which had several high school boys instead of the usual postgraduates. Huevero of the St. Louis cardinals was invited to come over and throw out the first pitch and the Collinsville High School band played. Mike's team won the first game and the other team won the second game 5-3. A lot of townspeople came out for the game and over $200 profit was made that evening. February 29, 1968 Frank Vallino was named acting postmaster (Maryville's fifth). 1969-70 Illinois Power building was built by Gene Sternberg Construction Co. 1970's Frank Cobetto owned a restaurant/diner which was a very popular place to eat. This was L-A's convenient store up until 1996 when a pool supply opened. The Assembly of God Churches of Illinois Children's home was purchased by the State of Illinois, to serve as offices for the Department of Children & Family services. 1970 Borri subdivision was started. This is Bauer Lane . Approximately 100 acres of ground was owned by Steve Andrews of Hollywood Andrews Studio located in Granite City. He sold the property to Jack Bauer. This was one of the first subdivisions located in the Village of Maryville. March 20, 1971 Frank Vallino was confirmed postmaster. 1971 Maryville West school opened, which is now the current and only school in Maryville. 1972-1975 Assembly of God Church was built by Frank Mattea. He was a contractor and pastor of this church. 1973 Maryville's population was approximately 1700. 1974 Judy Puryear became postmaster. 1975 The Village of Maryville began leasing what is their current administration building from the State of Illinois. They also leased the adjacent brick ranch home. 1976 Maryville pharmacy was opened by pharmacist Gary Ceretto. 1977 Anderson Hospital was opened. In the late 1970's Nottingham Estates was purchased. Approximately 160 acres was purchased by Ed Moore and Joe Arnold from Sam Pershall. Sam owned the Tri-city grocery store chain. The property sold for $360,000. Ed Moore developed and built homes in this subdivision. 1980 Kurt Mueller opened Kurt's Auto Body Shop in what is now the village bakery. 1981-1983 Ken Oberkfell was a major league baseball player (1977 to 1992) that lived and grew up in Maryville. He built a home and lived with his family off Route 162. 1984 Family Fun Tyme opened by Bill Schiber. Mayor Richard Konsky Era Begins on May 1, 1985. June/July 1985 Kurt Mueller moved his auto body shop to its present location behind "Bobby's". Keith Hill opened the Village Bake shop in its present location. Margaret Nearing is the manager. 1985 - Ordinance for relocation and improvements on W. Main Street water line. 1985- Villages elects to participate in Medicare program for ambulance calls. 1985 - Village Hall roof repaired by Stimson Construction for $20,338.00. 1985 - Construction of a pavilion at John Drost Park. 1985-1986 The CAT SCAN unit was the first addition to Oliver Anderson Hospital. The State Police Headquarters which was located at the current Illinois Department of Transportation Maintainance garage located on Route 159, just north of Interstate 55, was demolished due to mine subsidence. 1986 The Village of Maryville was able to purchase the 15.5 acres and buildings that originally belonged to the Diemling family for $ 1.00 from the state of Illinois. 8/20/86 - A $9,000 donation received from Collinsville Township for improvements to John Drost Park. 1/21/87 - Contract for Special Census entered into with Census Bureau. 4/15/87 - Mayor Konsky forms Blue Ribbon Commission. 5/6/87 - Bid of $4,000 from Mike Copeland was accepted for the sale of the 1965 Seagraves Fire Truck. 5/20/87 - A portion of Troy's water lines were transferred to Maryville. 6/17/87 - Raffles were regulated by ordinance within the village. 8/5/87 - A donation from DEMCO for $200 was accepted for the Park Fund. 9/2/87 - Special Census began on 9/9/87. 10/7/87 - Position of Public Works Director created. 10/7/87 - All employees enrolled in Social Security effective 10/1/87. 11/18/87 - Ordinance providing for and adopting Social Security coverage adopted as well as IMRF. 12/9/87 - A 1987 Ford Econoline ambulance purchased for $35,000. 12/16/87 - A purchase order procurement system for purchasing village supplies was implemented. 5/4/88 - Refinanced bonds for Water Plant. 8/17/88 - Hotel/Motel Tax passed. 10/5/88 - Bids for water line replacement along W. Country Lane opened & accepted - Contractor D&K Backhoe. 12/21/88 - Purchased land east of senior center (77 acres in Drost Park) for $70,000. 3/1/89 - Water lines along Rt 157 to Keebler upgraded from 8" to 14" (by M&I Construction for $120,167.50). 1989 Bob & Debbie Kozyak of Sugar Loaf Estates opened "Bobbys Frozen Custard ". He previously sold produce on a stand on the property. Horace and June Parker purchased the buildings which are now collectively called the Antique Mall. The most northern building consisted of a storefront, living quarters and a back porch. The ceilings are made of pressed tin which dates this building back to late 1800's. The next building south was Leone's grocery store which dates back to 1919 when Anton Leone purchased it. The next building south was built in 1989 by the Kozyaks as a means to connect the southern most building, which was a house, to the rest of the store. This house served as the Leone's house in the late 1920's. In addition, there was a four car garage out back. In 1960, another store was built behind these buildings. 7/19/89 - Purchased 22 acres for the Village of Maryville for public purposes. 10/18/89 - Township Trustee Joe Semanisin presented a $5,000 check to the Ambulance Fund and $2,500 for the Park Pavilion. 12/6/89 - Tax Levy approved for Park Property purchase. 1990 State Farm building was built. This area had been considered for Union 76 truck stop which is now located at Troy. 4/21/90 - Utility (Electricity) Tax passed. Water line on Keebler replaced for $36,455.00. 8/30/90 - Purchased $12,000 worth of playground equipment via IL Dept. of Conservation Grant. 8/30/90 - Purchased $12,374 worth of parts for water plant control panel, water tower control panel & spare parts. 9/5/90 - Special Service Area #1 created (for sewers for Patty/Anthony Drives). 12/5/90 - Community Development Sketch Plan approved for $12,000. 1991 Pete, a famous horse, who even had his picture in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, died at the ripe old age of 37! He was owned by Bob and Ruth Paskero. 1/2/91 - SW Electric presents check for $500 to the village for economic development or community development. 1/16/91 - Accepted D&K Backhoe's bid of $289,593 for Northeast Sanitary Sewer Extension (NESSE) project. Sanitary sewers for most of the Schiber Court Industrial Park and surrounding areas. 2/20/91 - Resolution adopted to codify all ordinances to be done by the Illinois Codification Service. 7/3/91 - Business registrations now required by ordinance. 10/16/91 - Bids received for renovation of Police Station & Village Hall. Dec. 2, 1991 Maryville Manor was opened. The owners live in Galesburg (RFMS Inc. Residential Facility Management Services). 1/2/92 - Established Laidlaw as exclusive method of trash removal in Maryville. 9/2/92 - Route 162 (to Lakeview Acres Rd) 8" waterline project started, bid went to D&K Backhoe for $46,622. 11/18/92 - Ordinance to authorize issuance of waterworks and sewerage bongs NTE $2 million dollars. 12/2/92 - New Ambulance purchased for $34,966. 1/20/93 - Community Development Sketch Plan Adopted. 2/3/93 - General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks & Sewerage, Alternate Rev Source) authorized for $1,860,000 (Series 1993 Bonds). 4/7/93 - Traffic Signal Improvement - Rt 159 & Vadalabene. 5/5/93 - Schoolhouse Trail Intergovernmental Agreement Authorized. 1993 Maryville East School was demolished and construction of Maryville's new fire department was started. This new station was built in memory of fire fighters Pete Vallino and Al Hrubretz, who died in the line of duty. The Woman's pavilion, Pharmacy and Anderson Medical Buildings became the second addition to Anderson Hospital. In April of this year, Patricia Smith became Maryville's postmaster. Alfonzo's, after suffering two earlier fires when located at the intersection of Route 159 and Valdalbene, moved to its present location, next to Family Fun Tyme. Overall, Mayor Konsky's regime was known for getting the village out of debt (many yearly anticipation warrants were issued) through an effort of fiscal responsibility and controls. Mayor Konsky Era Ends on April 30, 1993. April 1993 Larry Gulledge was elected Mayor. April 1994 Red'z Barbeque Shack opens at the intersection of Rtes. 162 & 159. October 30 ,1995 Maryville opens a new post office north of the Knights of Columbus building on Route 159. The official address is #1 Oak Drive. Mayor Gulledge - highlights of his terms since May 1, 1993 New $400,000 Fire Station was constructed at 300 N, Donk St. by Jun Construction. Hired Alan Ortbals to provide economic development services for the village. Anderson Hospital's Women's Pavilion was dedicated. Clerk Frank Vallino retired per resolution on July 21, 1999. Route 162 waterline was installed. The two-story building (Village Hall) and Police Station were renovated. A Special Census was conducted in 1994 and 1997. Playground equipment was purchased from Reese Recreation Products for $9,935.00 and installed in Drost Park. Two pavilions were constructed in the Park System for $15,500.00. Boundary line agreements were signed with Troy, Glen Carbon, and Collinsville. West Main Street (Phase I and II) was reconstructed as a concrete road from the beginning of the Rolling Meadows Subdivision to Pleasant Ridge Road using a combination of federal, county, and local funds. Maryville joined the Madison County Cable TV Consortium in which a number of communities banded together to negotiate better cable TV franchises with Charter Communications. The Lakeview Acres Road Water Main Extension was completed allowing for looping of the water system. The Wheel Tax was repealed. An emergency water supply agreement and water connection was established with Glen Carbon. Old underground fuel tanks were removed at the old fire house. New Christmas decorations were purchased for the village which are seen every Christmas lighting up Routes 159 and 162 through the village. Open house for the dedication of the Fire Station and Administrative Building held on May 21, 1994. Road and sewer improvements were made to E. Main Street via a $125,000.00 grant from Madison County Community Development by Theims Construction. West Main Street Water Main was relocated (due to Phase I of W. Main St. road construction) by D&K Backhoe for $33,768.00. Village sign marquee, directional signs, and building designation signs were erected. Police Chief Donald Sonnenberg was presented the Medal of Valor. Water tap-on fees were raised. The village received federal funding under a COPS FAST grant for one additional police officer. Special Service Area #3 was created for sanitary sewers (a $350,000.00 project for Plocher Construction) for residents of Maryville Park Terrace and Lin Hy Terrace. Residents will pay of cost of these sewer mains via property taxes. The Drost Park Master Plan was created by the Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission in conjunction with the Park Committee. Two full time firefighters (EMTIs) were hired by the village for the Fire Department. Development agreements with the Osborns (Stonebridge Farms & Copper Creek Subdivisions) and Thomas (Fox Mill Estates) were created to rebate sewer tap-on fees for construction of sewer lift stations in these developments. A survey of residents concerning water softening of the village water was conducted and based on a 70% approval rating water softening was authorized to be added to the village's water plant. This $850,000.00 project by Fitzpatrick-Murphy Building Contractors is paid for by residents with an extra charge on their water bills for softening. A grant of $125,000.00 was received from Madison County Community Development for sanitary sewers for portions of Giofre, Nepute, Drost, and Williams Streets. A business district was created at the intersection of Route 159 and I55/70 which will contain the new Collinsville-Maryville-Troy (CMT) YMCA. The Postal Service expanded the postal district containing Maryville and constructed a new post office at #1 Oak Drive. The Homecoming Association in coordination with the Village of Maryville and the Maryville Fire Protection District purchased a new ambulance, multi-purpose truck, and a fire truck. High service pumps at the water plant were refurbished and/or upgraded as well as well pumps being pulled and refurbished. Minimum and maximum well setback zones were established for the wells at the Maryville Water Treatment Plant in an effort to prevent pollution/contamination of the wells and associated ground water. Village Personnel Policy was revised. The Public Works Department upgraded equipment with the purchase of new backhoes, snow-plowing trucks, and a trailer. In association with the county's Keebler Road Project some $160,000.00 of water lines were relocated as well as the sewer metering station being relocated. East Main Street was refurbished for some $90,000.00 in a low interest loan from Madison County as well as some funding from Madison County. Portions of Blossom Lake Lane were refurbished for $19,900.00 by Yates Concrete. A $170,000.00 low interest loan was received from Madison County for construction of the Blackburn Terrace Interceptor Sewer. A full time Building & Zoning Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer (Kevin Flaugher) was hired by the village. The village executed a Brine Waste Agreement and Collective Sewers Agreement with Glen Carbon. A Comprehensive "Master" Plan was developed by the Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission for the Village of Maryville at a cost of $26,900.00. A Master Plan Committee of trustees and citizens helped to develop this plan. A moratorium was placed on the construction of telecommunication towers with the village. An erosion control ordinance was established in the village in response to the explosive growth of the village and the need to prevent erosion and keep the streets clean. The Maryville Police Department implements its Senior Citizen Police Academy. The Maryville Municipal Utility Tax is revised. The Small Waterline Project is completed to replace water lines on portions of S. Donk, Nepute, and Hayden. Multiple legislative grants were received by the Village of Maryville as sponsored by State Representative Jay Hoffman:
A new roof was put on the Maryville Senior Citizen Center. The village is spending approximately $150,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund and Public Comfort Fund to build a parking lot/boat ramp/public comfort station in Drost Park. The Village Board of Maryville expressed its concerns to the Collinsville Community School District #10 concerning overcrowding in the schools, particularly Maryville Elementary School. The Village of Maryville received a grant of $5,000 as seed money from Illinois Power for baseball lights for the baseball fields in Drost Park. Authorized bonds for the construction of the new YMCA in the amount of $2.5M. The YMCA is responsible for repaying these bonds and Maryville was only the conduit to procure this bonding action. Received a grant of $225,000.00 for three new police officers under the COPS Universal Hiring Program as sponsored by the federal government. A public golf course was built in the Stonebridge Farms subdivision. August 1999, Village Trustee Todd Bell started work on the Village of Maryville Web Site. August,
1999 A boat ramp is completed and
opened for lake access in Drost Park. August, 1999 Tony Fritz is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department. September, 1999 Maryville Fire Department receives an $110,000 grant presented by Rep. Jay Hoffman for the purchase of a new fire truck. October, 1999 The public comfort station in Drost Park is completed. October, 1999 Melissa Bailey is hired as the Water Clerk for the Public Works Department. October, 1999 Officer Shawn Philpott is hired with a COPS Fast Grant, to join the Police Department. November, 1999 Economic Development Committee is re-established. November, 1999 Officer Matthew Spaller is hired with a COPS Fast Grant, to join the Police Department. November, 1999 James McMahan is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Street Department. December, 1999 A new police vehicle, a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, is purchased for the Police Department. February, 2000 Administrative Assistant for the Police Department position is created. February, 2000 Kristin Mathis is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department. April, 2000 Collinsville Area Recreational District completes and opens a new children’s playground at Maryville School. May, 2000 Officer Thomas Garrett is hired to join the Police Department. May, 2000 University of Illinois Master Gardner Program begins site beautification project at Drost Park. May, 2000 New playground equipment is purchased and set up near Pavilion #1 in Drost Park. June, 2000 CMT-YMCA opens. June, 2000 A new police vehicle is purchased for the Police Department, a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. July, 2000 Madison County Board authorizes a $125,000 grant for sewers for portions of Giofre, W. Main and Williams streets. August, 2000 Casey, a 5-6 year old German Shepard, joins the Village’s Police Department as it’s first K-9 patrol dog. September, 2000 Terry Drenkhahn is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Water Department. November 4, 2000 Ground breaking ceremony for construction of new Public Works Building. December, 2000 Terry Hodapp joins the Fire Department as a full time Fireman. December, 2000 New police vehicle, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, is purchased for the Police Department. January, 2001 Officer James Newcomb is hired to join the Police Department. February, 2001 The Village becomes a participating municipality with J.U.L.I.E. March, 2001 The Madison County Community Development Block Grant sewer project on Williams and Giofre Streets is completed. March, 2001 Food Pantry opened in the new location above the old Firehouse at Donk and Zupan Streets. The Pantry will be open on Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 Noon; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. March, 2001 Three warning sirens located in the Village are installed and operational. A $25,000 Illinois First Grant sponsored through Rep. Jay Hoffman’s office funded the sirens. March, 2001 Census Bureau publishes updated numbers. The Village of Maryville is number one in the immediate area and number 2 in percentage of growth in Madison County. Our population is now listed at 4651. April, 2001 The Village’s Fire Department receives a grant from the Illinois Health Department for two automated electronic defibrillators valued at about $4000 each. April, 2001 Two new police vehicles, 2001 Chevrolet Impalas, are purchased for the Police Department. May, 2001 May 2nd - Maryville’s first full-time Mayor, Larry Gulledge, is sworn in as Village President for his third consecutive term. Newly elected trustees; Jack Callahan, Linda Garcia, and Edward Kostyshock are also sworn in to their offices. May, 2001 A Centennial Committee, with Trustee Kostyshock as Board liaison, is created. May, 2001 Jeff Henry is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Street Department. June, 2001 Public Works Supervisor, John Michael (Big Mike) Dorchincez, passes away on Monday, June 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Big Mike was an employee of the Village for twenty-eight (28) years. June, 2001 Two automatic defibrillators are purchased for the police department vehicles, bringing the total for the department to five. June, 2001 Appointment of Patrick Presson as Water & Sewer Superintendent. June, 2001 Appointment of Gary Mann as Superintendent of Streets, Alleys, Lights, and Buildings. July, 2001 New Public Works Building is completed and turned over to the Village. July, 2001 Dale Henshaw and Joe Simpson are hired as laborers for the Public Works Water Department. July, 2001 New police vehicle, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, is purchased for the Police Department. Purchased with assistance from a State of Illinois 75/25 Grant. August, 2001 Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Maryville Outreach Center is August 11th. August, 2001 Bid opening for improvements to Village Hall and Police Station is August 15th. August, 2001 Christopher Hartman is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department. August, 2001 Karl Altenberger joins the Building & Zoning/Code Enforcement Department. September, 2001 Concession Stand located behind the police department is torn down by the Street Department on September 19 in preparation for construction to begin on the Village Hall and Police Department buildings. October, 2001 Grandma’s Attic, a “re-sale shop”, located in the Maryville Outreach Center is up and running. October, 2001 Construction begins on the Village Complex additions/improvements. This encompasses the Administration Building, Police Department, concession stand, public comfort station and parking lots. October, 2001 Officer Kenneth Finley joins the Village’s Police Department. Officer Finley is the third and final police officer hired with a COPS Fast Grant. October, 2001 New Public Works Building ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of building to the memory of John “Big Mike” Dorchincez is held October 20. October 27, 2001 Centennial Dance at K.C. Hall, kicks off Centennial celebration activities scheduled for the upcoming year. 2002 ·
Village
of · Dugouts are constructed for baseball and softball fields. · Green Space ordinance created and approved. ·
Agreement entered
into with Illinois Department of Transportation for Highway 159
widening and improvements through · Renovation and new addition to Village Hall and Police Station and parking lot improvements are completed. 2003 · Road improvements are begun in Lyn Hi subdivision. · Taser guns purchased for Police Department. · Radio Read water meter system is purchased and implementation plan created to replace meters throughout Village by end of 2009 with 2010 being the clean up year, at the end of which the public works department will switch to a fixed network where towers will read the meters. 2004 · Approval for digging of new water well #4. ·
Work begins on
Highway 159 improvements through ·
Construction of
and purchase of equipment for older children’s playground in ·
Dredging of · Village Comprehensive Plan is updated. · Construction of Cedar Valley Bike Trail Entrance. ·
Expansion and
further development of · Special Census is requested and conducted. New population total is 5,905; up from 2000’s Census count of 4,651. · Microsurfacing of streets in Lyn Hi subdivision. ·
Demonstration
Library is formed and granted approval to use Village owned building
at ·
Establishment of
Firefighters’ and ·
Maryville Village
Gazette, a bi-monthly newsletter, is started by volunteer · Purchase of In-Car camera video system for police units. 2005 · Addition of Anderson Hospital Oncology Institute. · Deep Water Well #4 is completed. · Plans for construction of Cambridge House Supportive Living Facility are approved. ·
New ·
2nd
Comfort Station in · Renovation of Firemen’s Park restroom and pavilion. · Phase 1 of Old Town Improvement project is begun. Phase 1 includes improvements to the storm sewer system and drainage. · Construction of an 18” parallel interceptor sewer is approved. 2006 · Purchase of Americana Falling Star pole decorations along Highway 159 for July 4th observances. ·
Electric and water
lines are installed to the baseball and softball fields in ·
Addition of three
new baseball/softball fields in ·
Completion of new
comfort station in · Completion of renovations to Firemen’s Park restrooms and pavilion. ·
Addition of · Addition of Tuscany Ridge development. · High Service pumps at water plant are upgraded/replaced. · Curb and gutter replacements and microsurfacing along Maryknoll. ·
Join · Phase 2 of Old Town Improvement is approved. Phase 2 includes road reconstruction, resurfacing and sidewalks. ·
Improvements to 2007 · Park Committee institutes “Movie in the Park” events. · Online bill pay option made available to water and sewer customers. ·
Maryville · Electrical upgrade to Police Station. · Plans are approved for Villa Marie Winery. ·
Annexation of 50+
parcels along ·
$353,000 Award of
Safe Routes to School Grant. Project
provides for the installation of sidewalks in the ·
Addition of ·
Mayor authorizes
permits for AT&T light speed node project.
(Provides for availability of AT&T U-verse to some areas of
· Completion of improvements to Third Street Outfall project, along Highway 159. ·
Addition of · Phase 2 of Old Town Improvements is completed. · Name of Troy Chamber of Commerce changed to Troy/Maryville Chamber of Commerce. · Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities awards three grants: 1.
$1,800,000 for Lakeview 2. $25,000 for a Fire Department Training Facility 3.
$25,000 for a large pavilion for 2008 ·
Overlay of · Special Census requested and conducted. New population count is 7,280 up from 2004’s Special Census count of 5,905. · Village electronic message board is up and running. ·
Installation of
new street signs and poles in · Establishment of Route 159/162 Business District. · Construction of new Walgreens begins. · Village’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. · 14” Water line extension completed along Highway 157. 2009 ·
Walgreens completed and opened on ·
Construction of
sanitary sewer systems to homes along · Purchase of three additional In-car camera video systems for police units. ·
Community
Improvement Board
institutes program to place
Overall, Mayor Gulledge's era is characterized by explosive community growth through annexations and new developments.
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Todd
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