New Douglas News for the week of Sept. 24

Chili Cook-Off Winners

Winners at the 2015 New Douglas Chili Cook-Off were as follows:

First: Leonard Lindgens of New Douglas

Second: Linda Duckworth of New Douglas

Third: Andrea Staub of Alton

First: Polly’s Restaurant in Alhambra

Second: Leonard Lindgens of New Douglas

Third: Duane Schallenberg of New Douglas

Leonard Lindgens of New Douglas

Car Show winners

Winners at the 2015 New Douglas Car Show were as follows:

First: Mark Cornell of Belleville

First: Paul Parmeley of St. Louis, Mo.

Second: Jack Latham of St. Jacob

First: John Pecaut of Brighton

Second: Jerry and Linda Brown of Florissant, Mo.

Third: Tie, Cindy and Gary Grandidier of Granite City / Paul Sigh of Collinsville

First: Mike Sahr of Vandalia

Second: Mac and Bonnie McCormick of Edwardsville

Third: Bill Ingersoll of Troy

First: Thomas King of Alhambra

Second: Chuck Connoyer of Florissant, Mo.

Third: Mike Shelton of Donnellson

First: Butch and Marilyn Wilds of Alton

Second: Tie, Dan and Carol Sherwin of Jerseyville / Brian Millikin of Troy

Third: Timm and Ann LaRoche of Gillespie

First: John Derminger of Worden

Second: Terry Crawford of Granite City

Third: Bob Holumer of Palmyra

First: Glen Wissehr of Bethalto

Second: Chad Staub of East Alton

Third: Greg Cooper of Riverton

First: Stan Porter of Petersburg

Second: Stephen Paul of Sorento

First: Don Sloan of Cottage Hills

Second: Robbie Walker of Greenville

Third: Fran Colter of Troy

First: Peggy Renaud of Belleville

Second: Joe Stevenson of Alhambra

First: Chris LaFuria of Mount Olive

Second: Mike Loan of Hamel

Third: Norman Davis of New Douglas

First: Robert Gales of Chester

First: Charlie Petri of Carlinville

Second: Stan Wright of Shelbyville

Third: Nick and Amanda Prestito of Red Bud

First: Rick Frizzy of Raymond

Second: Max Webb of Pocahontas

Greg Cooper of Riverton

Don and Carole Sherwin of Jerseyville

Joe Milliken of Pierron

Paul and Linda Warden of Florissant, Mo.

Rec Plex announces fall class schedule

The New Douglas Rec Plex, 310 S. Main St. in New Douglas, has announced its lineup of fall classes. All classes are six weeks and will began the week of Sept. 21 and end the last week of October. There is a 25 percent multiple child discount and a 20 percent multiple class discount.

Contact Rec Plex mnaager Elizabeth Loy at (618) 946-7223 or ndrecplex@gmail.com to register for any classes.

Classes being offered this fall include:

Senior Aerobics: Mondays or Wednesdays from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Combination of standing and chair exercises for all levels. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Toddler Time: Wednesdays from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Varied activities for children ages 5 and under in the Toddler Room aimed to promote group play. Instructors are Linda Hunsinger and Elizabeth Loy

Toddler Tumbling: Thursdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Introduction to basic tumbling for children ages 2 to 5 utilizing the balance beam, mats and bar in our Toddler Room. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Toddler Dance: Tuesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Students ages 3 to 5 will learn to follow directions while learning basic tap, jazz and ballet in an informal setting. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Basic Dance: Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Students ages 6 to 12 learn basic dance steps and memorization in the studies of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and creative movement. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Intermediate Dance: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Students ages 6 to 12 will already have a grasp of basic steps and memorization but need help learning technique in how to put all the steps together. Steps will be taught from the studies of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and creative movement. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Aerobics & Resistance Training: Tuesdays or Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. This class for students ages 16 and up is centered to promote weight loss through aerobics, resistance training and stretching. Instructor is Elizabeth Loy.

Line Dancing: Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. This class will include basic line dance technique and dances. Instructor is Valarie Root.

Couples Dance Private Lessons: This class will include two step and basic waltz steps. Contact Re Plex manager,Elizabeth Loy to set up a time with instructor Valarie Root.

Get more information about Rec Plex membership, amenities and rentals at www.facebook/NewDouglasTownship or www.newdouglastownship.org.

NDVFD plans fall breakfast fundraiser

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the New Douglas Volunteer Fire Department will have a breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire house, 105 E. Allen St. in New Douglas. Call (217) 456-6221 for more information.

Restaurant Open

Flyers Grill is now open for business. Services are drive-through and carry-out with outdoor seating available. The menu includes signature burgers, numerous fried sides, homemade pizza, gyros (coming soon), soft pretzels, old-fashioned Excel fountain sodas (Ski) and an extensive ice cream selection. Hours are Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfast is available on Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m. Call (217) 456-6555

Halloween Parade

The New Douglas Volunteer Fire Department is needing volunteers and participants for this year’s Halloween Parade. Contact Rachel at rtevis1@hotmail.com to enter a float, donate candy, or volunteer to be a judge or organizer.

Local Meetings

The Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members ages 55 and up. Visiting seniors are asked to stop by on Oct. 13 at 11:30 a.m. for a free lunch and bingo at the Community Center. Please consider joining.

The village will have a committee meeting Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.

The New Douglas Fire Department meets every Monday (except the third Monday) every month. The department is actively looking for new members. Minimum age requirement to join the department is 18. Contact Chief Danny Robertson at (217) 456-6221 for more information.

The American Legion meets every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Masonic Lodge meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Community Center

The New Douglas Community Center Hall can be rented for events. Contact Linda Huntsinger (618) 402-1726 to reserve a time.

This story was originally published September 25, 2015 at 6:39 AM with the headline "New Douglas News for the week of Sept. 24."