08-08 -2008

 

TORNADO SIGHTING NEAR MULBERRY GROVE

 

Shortly after 5:00 PM Wednesday, a trained weather spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud, close to the 48 mile marker of I-70, on the south side of the road.  A Bond County Sheriff's Deputy also reported a sighting of a funnel cloud that touched down for a few seconds.  Because of this the tornado sirens were sounded in Mulberry Grove. The National Weather service was contacted and said there was a possibility of rotation in a small storm over the Pleasant Mound area.  No watches or warnings were in effect at the time. 

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ALCOHOL PETITION GETS ENOUGH SIGNATURES

 

Keith Moran reported that the Greenville Growth & Opportunity Committee has been successful in getting the number of signatures necessary to get the issue of whether or not to continue the prohibition on Alcohol sales within the Greenville City limits on the November ballot.  

 

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MULBERRY GROVE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

 

At the Mulberry Grove Village Board Meeting Wednesday night, the board decided to stay with the current health insurance provider for village employees, but to go with a different policy.  The new policy has a $500.00 deductible, of which the board agreed to pay half.

 

Concerned village residents in attendance voiced suggestions for an amendment to the newly adopted animal control ordinance.  The board decided to schedule a special meeting for Monday, August 11^th, at 7:00 PM, to consider the suggestions.

 

A request was received to close a street in Mulberry Grove that has not been used for many years. The board will consider the matter at a future meeting.

 

Several streets in Mulberry Grove are scheduled for oiling on August 19^th.  A list of streets and a map will be posted in the village office.

 

BOND COUNTY UNIT 2 REGISTRATION

 

Registration for Bond County Community Unit 2 elementary and high school students will be August 11-15.  All students in kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades must present evidence of a completed physical exam and immunizations.  All students in kindergarten, second, and sixth grades must present evidence of a dental exam and kindergarten students are required to have vision screening.  New students must provide a birth certificate.  Registration cannot be completed without this documentation. 

 

The Greenville Elmentary School will again pilot online (internet) student enrollment. Families of returning and new students can complete registration forms and provide payment for registration using a credit card. The online enrollment period is from August 4th-August 13th. The web site is www.enrollngo.com.

 

Unit 2 schools will begin the fall schedule with a Teacher Inservice Day on August 21st, while all students will begin classes August 22^nd, with an early dismissal.

 

Registration information may also be accessed on the Bond County Unit 2 website at www.bccu2.k12.il.us.

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SHORT PARADE WINNERS

 

Although the parade was a short one during this year’s Bond County Fair, there were still float winners that were judged before the parade started.  Bradford National Bank won the professional built float category, the Sorento Homecoming float took second, and First National Bank of Mulberry Grove and Greenville took third. 

 

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NASCAR TRUCK SERIES PROMO

 

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series provides some of the best racing in the country, week after week, and the next time for you to see all the excitement is Saturday, September 6^th. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race is back at Gateway International Raceway and we’ll have your chance to get registered to win fun packs of 4 tickets. Listen in on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12 & 13. Whenever you hear us open the NASCAR Registration Window, dial carefully and be one of the first 5 callers and you’ll be registered to win. Don’t miss your opportunity to see a great combination of NASCAR veterans and the future stars of the sport!

 

The NASCAR Craftsmen Truck Series Race is live at Gateway Saturday, September 6^th.

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