Bill Goellner Elected President of South Main Preservation Society
Goal is to unify downtown St. Charles
At the monthly meeting of the South Main Preservation Society tTursday evening, St. Charles native, Bill Goellner was elected president of the organization.
Goellner is a life-long resident of St. Charles with more than 50 years of life experience on Main Street. He is a business owner and multiple property owner on the street.
Goellner was a member of the Landmarks Board of St. Charles but was not reappointed by the Mayor when his term expired. His long service on the Landmarks Board has demonstrated not only a true concern for protecting the historic quality of the area, but a reasonable and common sense respect for the needs of business owners and residents alike. His encyclopedic knowledge of the area, his concern for preservation and his ability and willingness to serve make him a good choice.
Goellner told the First Capitol News that his goal is to unify downtown St. Charles. “I will work towards a renewed spirit of cooperation. Our organization will be promoting the spirit and ambience of downtown St. Charles. Public involvement will foster that image that we hope will bring visitors and shoppers to our historic area. There is nothing like historic downtown St. Charles anywhere in the area and we will continue to improve and promote.”
Other officers elected to the board are: Barb Stiegemeier as Vice President of Preservation. Barb is a past President of SMPS. Her dad started the Landmarks Preservation Board.
Rhonda Dyer of Thistle and Clover, Vice President of Promotion.
Bob Schuette of First Capitol Trading Post as Treasurer.
Mary Fran Rash of Main Street Books as Recording Secretary.
Ann Hazelwood of Patches Etc. Quilt Shop as Corresponding Secretary.
Directors elected were:
Cliff Rozar of Cliff’s Custom Cut-outs, Jim Brown of Riverside Sweets, Dan Satterfield a South Main Street resident, John Dengler of John Dengler Tobaconnist and Gene Wood of Cobblestone Cottage. As past president Wood automatically transfers to a director position.
Unsuccessful candidates were Venetia McEntire, V’Anne Mydler, Archie Scott and Suzanne Underwood.
