12-07-2007

TOTALS FOR 2007 FIREARM DEER SEASON

 

The 2007 Illinois Firearm Deer Season came to a close on Sunday and hunters in the state harvested 116,708 deer.  During this second season, over 31,000 deer were reported, versus 29,000 last year.

 

Preliminary reports show that Pike County had the top number of the year with 3,732 deer harvested.  In the surrounding area, numbers in each of these four counties were up from 2006: Bond with 1165 deer; Clinton with 1051; Fayette with 2,286; and Madison County with 1,273.

 

The three-day Illinois muzzleloader-only season is currently underway, until the 9^th.  And the Late Winter Firearm Antlerless-only Deer Season will be held January 18^th through the 20^th.  Permits were previously issued for both of these seasons.

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RECALLS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

 

Due to the recent multiple safety recalls, consumers may want to sign up for e-mail alerts at www.recalls.gov.  Just Thursday a new batch of recalls were issued, ranging from lead violations, to possible strangulation hazards, to faulty equipment.

 

Some of these newer recalls include First Year's Newborn-to-Toddler reclining training seats and 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds potty training seats, boys hooded sweatshirts by Scope Apparel and Sears, various childrens clothing from Kmart and the Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym.

 

And earlier this week, Ameriwood Industries recalled their entertainment centers due to the reported collapse of one of the units that allegedly resulted in the death of a child. Consumers are urged to keep up to date with the various recalls, as new ones are added every day.  The best place to get the correct information is www.recalls.gov.

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GC CHOIR AND CHAMBER SINGERS TO HOST CHRISTMAS DINNER

 

The Greenville College Choir and Chamber Singers will host a Christmas Dinner Concert on Friday, December 14^th, at 6:30PM.  The main course will be served at Cheri's Garden Room.  After dinner, the event will move to the Historic Demoulin Home, on 4^th Street, where desert will be served and the Choir and Chamber Singers will perform.

 

A suggested minimum donation for tickets is $20 per person.  Limited space is available.  Tickets are available at Watson's Drug Store, Ten Talents Gallery and Gifts, the Greenville Christian Bookstore and the Greenville College Music Department Office at 664-6550.  Proceeds to go toward the GC Choir's Eastern European Concert Tour in March.

FIRST BORN PROGRAM

 

Area businesses and retailers can participate in the Greenville Regional Hospital Family Birth Center 2008 New Year’s Baby Recognition Program, by donating a gift or item commemorating the first infant born, at the hospital, in the new year.  Gifts may be presented to the family at the hospital, mailed, or picked up by the family.  Organizations wanting to be included in the program should call 664-1230 extension 3006 by Monday, December 31^st.

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT STILL HAS FLU VACCINES

 

The Bond County Health Department wants residents to know that they still have flu vaccines available and it's not too late to get a flu shot. Walkins are welcome.  The vaccine is free for those on Medicare Part B or for anyone who has public aid. The regular cost for Bond County residents $20. For those who live out of the county, the cost is $30.  If you have any questions, call the Health Department at 664-1442. 

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TUNE INTO WGEL FOR...CHANCE TO SEE KENNY G

Tune into WGEL FM 101.7 Monday, December 10^th, for your chance to win one of several pairs of tickets to see Kenny G, live at the Family Arena, December 11^th, in St. Charles. More chances to win from your friends at WGEL.  

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