2-12-2008

MORE INFORMATION ON THE HOME BREAK-IN LAST WEEK

 

As reported on WGEL Radio last week, the Greenville Police responded to a home burglary Thursday night.  More information has become available.  The burglary happened at 709 College Avenue, at the home of Roy and Kathy Lappe.  Entry was gained by breaking a window and electronic equipment was taken valued at over 8,000 dollars.  The case is under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Greenville Police Department. 

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SHERIFF'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER 2007

 

The Bond County Sheriff's Department has released their fees and earnings for the month of December 2007. $927 was received from the Bond County Transit and $5,580 was received from federal prisoner reimbursement.  A total of $8,825 was paid, to the Bond County Treasurer, for the month of December.

 

Activity for the Sheriff's Department, in December, included 143 speeding tickets, 16 non-injury accidents, and 14 car vs. deer accidents.  Dispatchers answered forty-two 911 calls and 40 prisoners were held in the jail during the month.

 

PENNY WARS RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOOL IN UGANDA

 

The Student Council, at Greenville High School, sponsored by Mrs. Theresa Dissen, has been raising money this year, through a variety of efforts and events, to aid in the construction of a school in Uganda.  Earlier this year, students held a walk-a-thon, sold T-shirts, and contacted local churches for donations, to raise money for this project.  Recently a penny war was held at the high school.  As of last Friday (2/8/08), over $3000.00 has been raised just by the penny wars.  In the competition at the high school, first place went to Mr. Thies's class with a total of $565.49, second was Ms. Ukena's class with $445.89, and third place went to Mr. Winter's class with $332.07. 

 

Over $6000.00 has been raised to date, with more events to come.  A Kiss-a-Pig contest is planned and also a benefit band concert.  All funds raised will be sent, later this spring, to the "Invisible Children of Uganda" Program.  Congratulations to the Student Council for sponsoring these events and to all the students and others involved in this most worthy project. 

ICC PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED ON AMEREN RATE PROPOSALS

 

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced that it would host a series of public forums to gather comments on Ameren Illinois' proposal, to increase rates, for the delivery of natural gas and electricity, to its customers.  Customers, throughout the Ameren service territory, will have an opportunity to comment on the rate proposal.  The forum, scheduled for this area, will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 13^th, at the Belleville City Council chambers, located at 101 S. Illinois Street, in Belleville.  Oral and written comments will be accepted.

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LOOKING FOR DANCERS

 

Attention dancers. The Rosebud Theatre in Effingham is looking for dancers to join Canadian recording artist Leahy on stage, at the Rosebud, to dance with the band during their upcoming concert. This is your chance to be part of the show, get 4 free tickets and Leahy's new live CD and DVD. Young people, who have any level of experience in any "traditional" style of dance such as clog, Irish, Highland, step dancing or tap, are invited to enter this contest. Submit a short paragraph, with no more than 100 words, explaining why you should be "called to dance." Entries must be mailed to the Rosebud Theatre, 1200 Network Centre, Suite B, Box 1107, Effingham, Illinois 62401. The deadline for entries is February 21st.