Spotlight on Carterville

Page 22 Thursday, October 24, 2013 The Southern Illinoisan

Spotlight on Carterville

Articles: Joe Szynkowski / For The Southern

Cover photo: Adam Testa / The SouthernCarterville's Cannon Park offers a number of recreational activities including children'splayground equipment, a walking and bike path, a skate park and a chance to enjoy somescenic views such as this one without leaving town.

Carterville is a premiertown in SouthernIllinois and figures to

rapidly grow in popularity.Housing is improved.

New businesses aresprouting up. The schoolsystem ranks among thestate’s best.

All critical factors ontheir own, but whencombined form a fast-track to acceleratedgrowth.

“It is a very excitingtime here,” said JanCampbell, executivedirector of the CartervilleChamber of Commerce.“And what’s going to beeven more telling is whenthe road construction on(Illinois) 13 is complete.Business will be even

better then.”Richard Davis, managing

broker with Century 21House of Realty, Inc., hasseen similar growth inCarterville’s housingmarket.

“New housing reapsrewards for all,” Davis said.“New subdivisions haveflourished throughout thecommunity. That firstimpression becomes alasting impression.”

Davis credits cityofficials and stakeholderswith helping establish andadvance Carterville’sreputation as a progressivelittle city.

“City government hasworked to help bringbusiness online,” he said.“The chamber of

commerce has worked tobring family andbusinesses together inevents like the annualpumpkin path … Andother civic organizationshave all worked to makethis community stronger.”

The secret isn’t just out; it’s out with an explosion

ADAM TESTA / THE SOUTHERNNew houses are being built in the Twin Lakes subdivision of Carterville. The city has seen newgrowth and construction recently.

‘It is a very excitingtime here. And what’sgoing to be even moretelling is when the roadconstruction on(Illinois) 13 is complete.Business will be evenbetter then.

JAN CAMPBELLCARTERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Some upcoming events inCarterville offer the perfect forumfor family fun and entertainment.They also provide a great way forcommunity members to becomemore involved in their city’sefforts.

One such event, the annualDowntown Pumpkin Path on Oct.31, draws more than 1,000 people,is free and coordinated by theCarterville Chamber of Commerce.More than 30 churches, businessesand civic groups will hand outcandy to trick-or-treatersdowntown from 6 to 8 p.m.

“We collect canned goods fromthose who participate for theCarterville Food Pantry,” said JanCampbell, executive director of theCarterville Chamber of Commerce.

Music is provided by Mike Scottof Memory Lane. Other performersinclude Rhythm Effects

and Arabesque and the CartervilleLions band and poms.

Other Popular Events Sponsoredby the Chamber of Commerceinclude the Visit with Santa atChristmas event, scheduled forDec. 6.

If you’re looking to plan out your2014 volunteer schedule,Carterville has a full calendar ofevents that are always in need ofvolunteers, especially as thecrowds grow larger every year.

“Along with rotary we do theHurricane Golf Scramble to raisefunds for the chamber and rotary,”Campbell said. “We gave a sizeabledonation to the Austin WadeFoundation which helps localfamilies whose children havecancer with funds for gas and otherthings when traveling for treatmentto St. Louis and other places.”

The Carterville Lions Free Faircelebrated its 100th event lastmonth, rejuvenated by the rapidlygrowing Carterville ChamberTwilight 5K, which in its secondyear drew 312 participants andtheir families.

“It was a way of increasingparticipation in the Free Fair and

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ADAM TESTA / THE SOUTHERNThe downtown district has dealt with some challenges inrecent years, including a destructive fire. Still, it remains apopular destination for businesses.

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Before he became Carterville’sfirst new mayor in more than aquarter century, Brad Robinsonspent a considerable portion ofhis campaign time knocking ondoors and visiting face-to-facewith prospective voters.

He also campaigned on hiscity experience that includedmore than 17 years working forCarterville EMS, as well asserving on the planning andzoning commission and as analderman.

Now in his leadership role, heis making sure to deliver on hispre-election promises.

Robinson recently took sometime to reflect on his first coupleof months in office afterreplacing Bill Mausey, whoretired after 26 years in themayor position.

The Southern: How is your firstterm going, has everyone beenpretty receptive to newleadership?

Brad Robinson: The firstmonths of my term are goingvery well. The employees andelected officials have beensupportive of the changes andadjustments made to improveour community. The majority ofthe changes and adjustmentshave been made with theassistance of the employees andalderman. It’s a team effort!

TS: You were obviouslyinvolved in city affairs as anAlderman, so was the transitiona pretty smooth one?

BR: The transition was fairlysmooth. Being an alderman andbeing employed by the city for17-and-a-half years prior tobeing elected was a tremendoushelp. Despite the leg-up on themayor’s job, I still occasionallyfind new responsibilities andpreviously unknown issues. Icouldn’t handle those unknownsand fulfill the duties of mayorwithout the city’s excellentemployees and elected officials.

TS: I’d assume a big city goal isto try to keep up withCarterville’s growth? How canyou accomplish that?

BR: Carterville is experiencingtremendous residential growth.The challenge is to provide allthe essential services necessaryfor each resident of Carterville.That task is a two-foldproposition, knowing whatservices need to beprovided/improved and findingsustainable ways to pay forthose services. Besidesconstantly seeking and applyingfor grants, I feel the best way topay for necessary services is torecruit and promote businessgrowth. It is more preferable togenerate funds by increasing the

amount of employees and salesin Carterville than to increasetaxes on static sales numbers orincrease property taxes.

TS: What was it about beingmayor that attracted you to runfor office?

BR: Basically, I ran for theoffice of mayor because ofimpatience. I had many ideas forthe future of Carterville and Iknew I could implement thosechanges faster as a mayor thanas an alderman. I felt myworking relationship with theemployees and the electedofficials would help facilitate the

necessary changes andimprovements. Mostimportantly, this is the placewhere my wife and I are raisingour family. This is my home andI wanted to continue the work tomake it a great place to live.

TS: I know it’s early, but whathave been a couple of yourbiggest achievements so far?

BR: There are many things wehave accomplished that arenoteworthy in the first fewmonths of my term, but I willgive you a few examples.

Received an energy grant forapproximately $32,000 to

replace light fixtures and bulbs.Re-evaluated the landline

and cell phone contracts, savingabout $5,000 per year.

Entered the city into acommercial electric aggregationgroup that saved about $17,000per year.

Changed the city’s payrollprocess to extend payday to fivedays past the pay period. Thiswill end the practice of turningin time sheets and writingchecks before the end of the payperiod. This will also facilitatedirect deposit for ouremployees.

Robinson busy as Carterville’s new mayor

STEVE MATZKER / THE SOUTHERNCarterville Mayor Brad Robinson poses for a portrait in Carterville.


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Behind every strong city is a highlycollaborative chamber, workingtirelessly to source, develop andsustain new business. Case in point:Carterville.

A dedicated group of city officials,business owners and citizens havecome together to form Carterville’schamber, which is continuallyfocused on strengthening the city’sties to economic growth andcommunity advocacy.

“Businesses and people inCarterville care about the communityand want to be an active part of itthrough participating in thechamber, churches and civicorganizations,” said Jan Campbell,executive director of the Chamber ofCommerce.

The chamber hosts monthlymeetings and luncheons at thecommunity center, offering an idealforum for business owners tonetwork and share ideas. “We also

offer several free business forumsthroughout the year,” Campbell said.“Our Ambassador Committee hasdone an excellent job of helping tomarket our chamber.”

And the chamber does a great jobof marketing the city, relying onCarterville’s selling points to attractnew businesses and partners.

“Our new schools and dedicatedteaching staff and one of the bestjunior colleges around make it a greatplace to get an education,” Campbellsaid. “And Crab Orchard WildlifeRefuge is right down the road.”

The chamber has enjoyed an influxof involved businesses – “185 strongand growing” – according toCampbell. It’s easy to see why.

“Our community has heart andcomes together to help each other,”she said. “It is a little slice of smalltown life located right off a majorhighway and a great place to raiseyour family.”

Chamber of Commerce: ‘185 businesses strong and growing’

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Businesses inCarterville along Illinois13 are seeing more thanconstruction cones andheavy machinery. Theyare also seeing morecustomers walkingthrough their doors.

Carterville Chamber ofCommerce ExecutiveDirector Jan Campbellpredicts businesses likeCrossroads Café, Kubota,Etcetera and others alongthe busy 13 corridor to seeeven bigger spikes inpopularity onceconstruction wraps up.More businesses couldalso jump into the frayonce the highwayexpansion is complete.

“We are getting newbusinesses in town andjust recently, the H Groupadded two major facilitieson Route 13 near theCrossroads,” Campbellsaid.

Crossroads Coffeehouseis one particular businessthat has seen foot trafficincrease since theystarted selling alcohol inMarch. Diners at thepopular establishmentalong 13 can order wineby the glass, includingselections from AltoVineyards and PheasantHollow wineries, and canchoose from IPA, wheat,

or lager beers.“We’re seeing a big

push since we startedselling beer and wine,”

said owner Dan Gentz.“We’re just trying to getthe word out there.”

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“With the Route 13construction ongoing andthe building of the new

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Businesses on Illinois 13 waiting patiently for boon

ADAM TESTA / THE SOUTHERNThe area near the intersection of Illinois 13 and Division Street has become a commercial center for the city of Carterville. Restaurants, shops and more line thestreets, offering residents and visitors a variety of shopping and dining options.

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With a receptivechamber and a growingcitizenry, Carterville isbecoming a veryattractive spot for newbusiness to open theirdoors.

“We just have a reallygood group of businesspeople here,” said JanCampbell, executivedirector for the Chamberof Commerce. “It’s greatto see the interactionbetween emergingbusiness leaders withsome of the moreestablished ones that wehave in Carterville.”

Collaboration is key forCarterville and itschamber, which recentlyhosted a communityretreat to catalyzebusiness ideas andstrategies. The event hada roster of more than 50business leaders fromacross the community, allfocused on finding waysto expand and improvebusiness in SouthernIllinois.

Now that its new schoolconstruction is generallycomplete, Carterville is

centering its focus onbuilding up its businessinfrastructure.

“Honestly the city hadkind of put back a lot ofplans to really help withthe new schools,”Campbell said. “That wasone of the city’s majorgoals. Now with so manyfamilies coming to livehere for the schoolsystem, businesses willalso benefit.”

Sudzy Paws, 116 WPlaza Drive, is a newbusiness that has profitedfrom Carterville’sgrowing population. Thefull-grooming facility fordogs and cats offers theexpertise ofprofessionally certifiedpet stylists. Customerscan pamper their petswith breed-specifictrims, ear cleanings andeven a spa package.Owner Alex Sikich ishappy to be operating inCarterville.

“It is a great place for abusiness,” he said. “Wehave built a great clientbase from Carterville.

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focusing on building upour base of steadycustomers.”

Sudzy Paws’ locationhas played a part in thebusiness’ success, Sickichsaid.

“It’s great to be rightthere on the highway,” hesaid. “We get peopledriving by from Marion,Herrin and Carbondalewho become customersjust from seeing us on theroad.”


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‘It is a great place for abusiness. We have builta great client base fromCarterville. It’s great tobe right there on thehighway. We get peopledriving by from Marion,Herrin and Carbondalewho become customersjust from seeing us onthe road.’

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ADAM TESTA / THE SOUTHERNAlex Sikich, co-owner of Sudzy Paws in Carterville, brushes Miller, a Labrador. The groomingbusiness and pet bakery has been open since April. Sikich said business has been good and steady.

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The Carterville Heritage & PreservationFoundation has achieved many notableobjectives since its 2010 inception. Built topresent, preserve and restore the history ofCarterville, Cambria and Crainville, thefoundation has sponsored family friendly events,produced a popular historical book and openedthe Carterville Heritage Museum, 139 S. DivisionSt.

Here’s a closer look at the group’sachievements, as it looks to continue its mission.

Carterville Heritage Museum Opened inJune 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museumshowcases hundreds of photos and variousmemorabilia within its 740 square feet ofshowroom space. The building was donated bythe City of Carterville and renovated by 1985Carterville High School graduate David Gobert.

The museum offers nostalgic, custom-designed T-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets andmore, including the foundation-produced book“Carterville, Cambria, & Crainville: A Look BackAt Our Towns.”

The opening was tied into the popularHeritage Festival that featured classic cars,sidewalk sales and family friendlyentertainment.

Christmas in CartervilleThe foundation sponsors and plays a major

role in coordinating the Annual Christmas inCarterville event. Featuring visits with Santa,spirited carolers and stunning decorations, theevent lights up downtown Carterville withholiday excitement.

Set for Dec. 6, this year’s event will featuredowntown businesses opening their doors toprovide special offers and live entertainment forfamilies. Visitors can warm up with chili, hotdogs and hot cider and experience carriage rides.Children can write letters to Santa and take partin endless options for celebrating the season.

Heritage & Preservation Foundation making strides downtown

THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTOQuilts from Grand Avenue Baptist Church and First Christian Church in Carterville were on display at the Carterville Heritage Museumin June 2012 during the museum’s grand opening.


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Unveiled in August, the new CartervilleJunior High School has finally become partof the daily school routine. Students andfaculty are no longer waiting for funding orconstruction to see improvements withintheir environment.

They are enjoying all 50,000 square feetof brand new facility, located where the oldhigh school sat in the 800 block of SouthDivision. Combined with the former highschool gymnasium, which has beenrefurbished, and seven classrooms retainedfrom the high school building, the newschool for seventhand eighth-gradersencompasses 80,000 square-feet.

The doors opened just in time, saysschool Principal Jeff Hartford.

“There’s been an enrollment bubble,”Hartford said, noting enrollments in thekindergarten and elementary school gradeshave been increasing by 10 to 15 studentssince 2006.

The school was built primarily withcommunity growth in mind becauseCarterville’s younger grade studentpopulation has been increasing at a steadyrate, Hartford said.

“This isn’t a fluke, there’s no way theintermediate school is going to hold thismany students. Young families are movingto Carterville,” Hartford said.

The $11 million junior high project wascompleted on the heels of the new highschool, which opened in 2011.

Administrators projected about 315students to enroll this year. The new schoolhas a capacity for up to 365 students. Roomto build additional classrooms can boostthat capacity up to 450.

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THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTOPrincipal Jeff Hartford (inset) shows off a sliding whiteboard inside a science laboratory at Carterville Junior High School.

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Carterville High School ismore than its 750-seatperforming arts theatre andstate-of-the-art athleticfacilities. It is even more thanits fully equipped sciencelaboratories and top-tierculinary department.

It represents an opportunityfor growth and success forevery student who walks itsnew halls. Since opening intime for the 2011 school year,it has quickly become acrucial pillar withinCarterville’s growingreputation as a great place toraise a family.

“Carterville has, as long as Ican remember dating back tothe mid 90’s, been recognizedas a progressive communitywith a focus on education,”said Richard Davis, managingbroker with Century 21 Houseof Realty, Inc. “That word gets

around.”With all of its new touches,

the high school still remainssteeped in the rich tradition ofCarterville education. It is atradition that has beenrecently revolutionized withnew construction,technological upgrades and afocus on the future.

The high school’scompletion wasn’t easy, as adecade-long wait for statefunding served as anelongated pain point foradministrators, teachers andstudents alike. But sinceopening nearly 10 years afterthe completion of Tri-CElementary, the high schoolwas worth the wait. Itsimprovements ininfrastructure, facilities,parking and athletics havecombined to form anoptimum learning experience

to prepare students forcollege.

The high school was rankedin the top 5 percent of Illinoishigh schools in 2011,according towww.schooldigger.com.Typically, approximately 25percent of graduates attendfour-year universities and 70percent of graduates attendcommunity college, accordingto the City of Carterville.

Those numbers are a bigreason the area is growing inpopulation.

Said Davis, “A progressiveand highly successful juniorcollege, a high ranking andrecognized educationalenvironment, a new state-of-the-art high school and thebrand new junior high school… this community has beenrecognized as a darn niceplace to raise a family.”

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It has been a big year forCambria. The next fewlook just as promising.

The village is “goingthrough a growth spurt,”according to Mayor StevenGottschalk. The additionof the new Dollar Generalstore was an importantlandmark in bolstering theeconomic potential ofCambria, as were a slew ofother businessdevelopmentopportunities thatGottschalk and his citystaff initiated.

“Our short-term goalsare to make Cambria anattractive and safe place tolive and create affordablehousing,” Gottschalk said.“Our long-term goal is toincrease our tax base byexpanding ourincorporated area toattract new industries andbusinesses.”

Cambria plans to growits incorporated area tothe southwest andnorthwest. “In addition towater and sewer,”Gottschalk said. “We canoffer increased police andfire coverage to areascurrently serviced byWilliamson County.”

Among the village’smost recent activity is thepurchase of twoadditional police cars, the

submission of a $400,000grant application forhousing refurbishmentand the acquisition ofretired military equipmentto display at its veterans’memorial.

One noticeable projectthe village is presentlyexecuting is theconstruction of a newsidewalk from DollarGeneral on Sycamore Roadall the way to the east sideof North Maple Street toCambria Park.

“This will allow ourcitizens to safely walk tothe store in addition tohaving access to our parkwalking trail,” Gottschalksaid.

Much like Crainville andother towns surroundingthe rapidly expandingCarterville, Cambria hasreceived a reneweddemand for housing andbusiness development.

“Carterville’s recentgrowth has had anadvantageous impact onCambria,” Gottschalksaid. “With Cartervillehousing becoming limitedseveral people are buyingproperty and moving toCambria to enjoy thelower tax rates whilehaving access to the greatCarterville school systemand library.”

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With a shade more than1,200 people and anexpanding housinginfrastructure, Crainville is avillage on the rise. And ifanyone can appreciateCrainville’s growth, it isMayor Ron Mitchell, whomoved there with his parentsat the age of 7.

“The area has evolved a lotover the years,” he told TheSouthern. “We’ve annexedquite a bit of property. Wehave several newsubdivisions and newhousing.”

Crainville, which bordersCarterville in the westernsector of Williamson Countynorth of Crab Orchard Lake,is a home-rule community,allowing for sales tax that“has enabled us to do a lot of

things we couldn’t donormally,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell was elected mayora few days after the May 8,2009 derecho storm struckand helped guide Crainvillethrough a massive clean-upand rebuilding.

He has also led the villagethrough other key points,including the January 2011unveiling of the newly built3,070-square-foot villagehall. The facility replaced ametal pole barn a fewhundred feet away that hadhoused city offices andservices since 1974.

The new facility is just oneof many exciting additions tothe Crainville landscape.

The diamond interchangethat Illinois Department ofTransportation will

construct soon in its Illinois13 widening project at theWolf Creek road intersectionwill eventually bring morebusiness and revenue into thearea. The village board hasapproved tax incrementfinancing districts alongCrainville’s portion of Illinois13 to spur development.

“We hope to have retaildevelopment on the northand south frontage roads,”Mitchell said, noting thevillage budget has beenbudgeted to pay forCrainville’s responsibility forrelocation of water and sewerlines.

A water system upgradewith installation of newwater lines on the southeastsector of town is nowunderway with federal

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