9-04-2008

ILLINOIS LANDMARK CLOSING

 

In less then a month, an Illinois landmark will be closing its doors. David Blanchet, Spokesman for the Illinois Preservation Agency said the Vandalia State House, Illinois’ first Capitol, will be closing as of October 1, 2008. It will remain closed until the end of the fiscal year and then possibly open for occasional events. The reason for the closing is due to state budget cuts.

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HUMANE SOCIETY APPLYING FOR GRANT

 

The Bond County Humane Society has had a busy month. Not only are they getting ready for Paws in the Park, they are also in the middle of applying for a grant so they will be able to build a new facility. We talked to Humane Society Volunteer Vicki Cook. She said the Humane Society is preparing a grant application through Rural Development.  If they receive the grant, it will be used for startup costs for a new building. They are hoping for a permanent building to assist cats and dogs. About $250,000 will be needed for the new building. The Bond County Humane Society is a 100 percent volunteer agency for assistance with cats and dogs.

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MANDATORY DRUG TESTS FOR MADISON COUNTY POLICE

 

Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz is pleased to announce the results of the yearly mandatory drug testing of Sheriff's Office employees.  On Thursday, August 21,

25 employees were tested, at random, at Sheriff's Office headquarters.  The employees were from all divisions including Jail Officers, Patrol, Detectives, Dispatchers and Administration. None of the employees tested positive for drug use. The public should be aware of this program and the results, to have confidence in the Sheriff's Office and its employees. Sheriff Hertz says the public has the right to know and believe that employees of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, who are charged with enforcing the laws of this state, are drug free

 

ABE LINCOLN ENVELOPE DESIGN CONTEST

 

The Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has announced a statewide envelope design contest.  Contestants can be from Kindergarten to adult, with the winning designs to be featured on special limited-edition envelopes. These envelopes will be sold before and during the February 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial. Contest entries will be accepted through November 1, 2008. For more information go to the website at:www.lincoln200.net.

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