02-11-2009

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TWO CHARGED WITH MURDER IN CLINTON COUNTY

 

According to Clinton County courthouse records, Valerie Schoolfield and Scott Endicott have been charged with the alleged murder of 3 year-old Joseph Schoolfield.  It's alleged the toddler's mother or her boyfriend beat the boy to death. Tragically, on January 24, Joseph Schoolfield died, at a St. Louis Hospital, from injuries sustained three days earlier in Clinton County. Scott Endicott and Valerie Schoolfield are due in Clinton County Court today.  

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CITY OF GREENVILLE TO INSTALL NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS

 

At last nights February regular meeting, the Greenville City Council voted to authorize traffic control at 42 intersections in the city. They will likely be stop signs although there could be some yield signs.  Fifth Street was the winner of the most new signs with 5 new traffic control devices designated on Fifth. The list of intersections was compiled by city police.

 

In other action, the council OK'ed a liquor license for the Jumpin Jimmy's store, they authorized City

Manager, Dave Willey, to investigate ideas for a new City Logo, and among other things they purchased several pieces of equipment for the water plant.

 

Under old business, City Manager Willey said the city would carry over an 8 thousand dollar surplus in the Motor Fuel Fund, but warned the council that the ever-increasing cost of road salt could eat up any savings during the coming year.

 

You can see the entire open session of last nights meeting tonight at 6PM on New Wave Cable Channel 3.

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CLINIC COORDINATOR RETIRES AFTER 29 YEARS

 

At the most recent Bond County Health Board meeting, the 2008 Food Protection Program was presented with 68 food establishments inspected.  Thirty-five restaurants are high-risk facilities and 17 are rated low risk.  Eighteen restaurants had one or more critical violations.  The board discussed a rating system that could be displayed at the establishments as an incentive to strive for better business.  This suggestion will be discussed at the next meeting.

 

In other business, the activity report was presented and Clinic Coordinator Mary Niemann handed in her resignation after 29 years. Mary will be retiring in June.

 

SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE

 

A unique exhilarating fund raiser for Special Olympics will be held at Carlyle Lake. On March 7, more than 260 participants will take a polar plunge into the lake. Spokesperson Sandy Stover explains that this has been held the past six years. She added that plungers cannot wear wet suits but are encouraged to wear a costume. Stover also wanted everyone to know that no one has ever become sick from these plunges. The money raised will benefit over 1100 athletes, from Southern Illinois, who participate in the Special Olympics.  To get signed up for the Polar Plunge, call 654-6680.

 

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STATE SENATOR FRANK WATSON SHARES SOME MEMORIES

 

Illinois State Senator Frank Watson talked with WGEL about his time in the State Legislature. Watson said he expected to serve only 8 to 10 years and then return to the drugstore, but he ended up serving over 30 years. He added that the biggest joy he got from public service was working with and helping people. For more on our interview with Frank Watson, tune into Public Affairs this Sunday following your noon Bond County News on WGEL.

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RAIN TOTALS FOR GREENVILLE

 

Here are the rain totals for the City of Greenville following the heavy rains that moved through the area last night.  The Sewer Plant recorded 2.51 inches, 2.3 inches were measured at 6^th Street, and 2.53 inches of rain fell at the station on Idler Lane and Rt. 140.