Greenville Illinois News WGEL Daily

04-27-2009

BOND COUNTY BOARD SOON LOOKING FOR RECYCLING COORDINATOR

A long discussion concerning local recycling took up most of the recent Bond County Board meeting. The board is in search of a Recycling Coordinator, but will hold a special meeting to decide the job description and necessary qualifications. Gerald McCray, along with Jill Franks and Frank Lucco, volunteered to put the information together. The public will be informed as soon as decisions are made.

The request from the Greenville Business and Professionals Association to use the Courthouse Lawn was approved for three upcoming events in June, July and September. More details will be available, closer to the events.

WIND TURBINE NEAR FARMERSVILLE

A new 230 foot wind turbine, at an old coal mine site, went into operation March 5 near Farmersville, Illinois. It is the first wind turbine to be built on state property. The turbine is called a "GobNob Wind Turbine" because it sits on a "gob" pile that was created from the old mine, which has now been turned into a wildlife habitat area. So far it has generated 260,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and soon will generate power to customers in Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin, Morgan and Sangamon counties.

KASKASKIA COACH RECEIVES IBCA AWARD

Kaskaskia College Blue Angels Basketball Coach Zach Loll has been named the co-winner of the 2009 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) NJCAA "Coach of the Year" award in Division I. Loll has been head coach of the Blue Angels for eight years and has a record of 116 and 135, with the last five years record of 95 and 64.

ST. JOSEPH'S IN BREESE SCORES 100

Food service, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, received a perfect score of 100 following an April 8 inspection by the Clinton County Health Department. Food Service Manager Marilyn Schulte said, "A score of 100 means that patients, visitors and staff can be assured of receiving food that is properly prepared, served and stored."

Staff training is also checked. Continuing education on food service safety and sanitation is provided and many of the full-time food service employees are certified. St. Joseph's in Breese serves about 90 patient's meals and 300 cafeteria meals a day.

BARACK OBAMA SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE PLATES

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White have announced that the President Barack Obama special event Illinois license plate is now available for purchase to everyone nationwide. The plates, which sell for $50 a pair, had been on sale from February 17 until April 17, to Illinois residents. During that time, they could be displayed on Illinois vehicles, now they cannot. More than 1,800 plates were purchased with $40 of each sale going to help Illinois libraries. More than $70,000 has been raised so far. The plates may be displayed at places such as the home, office or den but not on vehicles. To purchase a plate or for more information, go to the web site www.ila.org/obama.

MULBERRY GROVE BOARD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS

The Mulberry Grove Board of Education met in special session recently to canvas the results of the April 7 election of school board members. New members Tanya Jett, Bob Ketchum and Jim Quick took the oath of office and were officially seated. Board officers for 2009-2010 are Mark Blankenship – President, Bill Johnson – Vice-President, and Teresa Tompkins – Secretary.

The board received a presentation by Darrell Fesser, Director of the Okaw Area Vocational Center, which has been serving high school students for 43 years.

Elementary Principal Jimmy Rice reported that Star Lab would be at the Mulberry Grove School next week. Summer school is scheduled for June 4 – June 30.

High School Dean of Students Ryan Bauer highlighted upcoming activities. The Athletic Awards Night is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 PM, the Academic Awards Assembly will be Friday, May 1, during the school day and Prom is Saturday, May 9.

Eighth grade graduation is set for Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 PM and high school graduation will be Saturday, May 23, at 1:00 PM.

The next board meeting will be Monday, May 18, at 7:00 PM.

SPECIAL MEETING FOR BOND COUNTY UNIT 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Bond County Unit 2 Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, April 28, at 8:30 PM in the unit office conference room. The board will canvas the results of the April election, new members will be seated and board officers will be elected. The agenda also includes a bid award for a storage building and a closed session.

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OBITUARIES

MARGARET ILENE TAYLOR

Margaret Ilene Taylor, age 84, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, April 22, at Highland Health Care Center. Funeral services for 84 year-old Margaret Taylor will be Monday, at 10:00 AM, at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland. Burial will be in Jamestown Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 8:00 - 10:00 AM, at the funeral home.

SGM ROBERT L. JOHNSON, RET.

SGM Robert L. Johnson, Ret., age 74, of Breese, passed away Wednesday, April, 22, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. A memorial Mass for 74 year-old Robert Johnson, will be Monday, at 10:00 AM, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese. Burial will be in St. Dominic Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 8:00 - 9:45 AM, at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese. Memorials are suggested to American Legion Post 252 or to Clinton Manor Living Center.

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