1-24-2008

LINCOLN LAND LEATHERNECKS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

 

The Lincoln Land Leatherneck Marine Corps League Detachment 1174 held their Installation of Officers Banquet, Saturday evening, at the VFW Post in Greenville. Special guests were State Representative Ron Stephens, Mayor Alan Gaffner and MCL 7^th District Commandant Karl Bradshaw.

 

Local officers sworn in were, Sr. Vice Commandant Dave Daniken, of Greenville, Jr. Vice Commandant Ray Hughes, of Sorento, Paymaster Jim Price, of Greenville and Sgt. At Arms Henry Steiner, of Mulberry Grove.  Special awards were presented to Ron Stephens for his assistance with the Trees for Troops and to Jim Price for his efforts with the food stand.

 

The Detachment Marine of the Year award was given to Robert Weber, of Trenton.

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PUBLIC MEETING FOR POSSIBLE SECOND LAKE

 

There has been talk about a second lake being constructed in Bond County, for both residential and commercial use.  There will be a public meeting, Thursday, January 31st, at 7PM, at the Greenville Free Methodist Church.  This meeting is to gather information from the public and provide information to the public.  No policy or plan is yet in place to build or not build a second lake for Greenville private and commercial water use. 

Mayor Gaffner said a reason to look so far ahead on this issue is that a new lake could take years to construct and then fill.  Again, the public meeting will be Thursday, January 31^st,at the Greenville Free Methodist Church, at 7PM.

BOND COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT NO. 2 EARLY DISMISSAL

Bond County Community Unit No. 2 students will be dismissed early on Friday, February 1^st, for the purpose of a school improvement teacher workshop.  Greenville Elementary, Pocahontas Center and Sorento Center will be dismissed at 12:30, Greenville Junior High at 12:35, and Unit #2 High School at 12:37.  AM KRP classes will meet on a regular schedule and PM KRP classes will not be held. 

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ILLINOIS ARTISANS PROGRAM

The Illinois State Museum is currently accepting applications, from artists, for the Illinois Artisans Program.  The program’s mission is to bring recognition to the rich heritage of fine crafts in Illinois.  The Illinois Artisans Program markets crafts through Illinois Artisans venues in Chicago and Rend Lake, and museum stores in the Illinois State Museum and the Dickson Mounds Museum.  All areas of arts and crafts are welcome.  Artists should submit applications and all required materials by March 28^th.  For more information, call 312-814-1794.  

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