5-11-2009

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HOUSE FIRE IN MULBERRY GROVE

 

Firefighters from Mulberry Grove, Smithboro and Greenville fought a house fire Friday afternoon on Mulberry Grove Road, just south of Trapper Avenue. According to Smithboro Fire Chief Dale Deverick, the home of Thelma Scroggins was a total loss. Chief Deverick told us Thelma's daughter heard a noise and discovered the fire near an electoral box. She unsuccessfully tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. She then went next door to call 911. According to Chief Deverick, evidence at the scene indicates the origin of the fire was electrical in nature. Firefighters were on the scene until 10:00 PM and recalled to a rekindle at 3:00 AM Saturday. Thankfully no one was injured by that fire.

 

 

PROM QUEENS AND KINGS CROWNED AT GREENVILLE AND MULBERRY GROVE SATURDAY

 

Prom Court at Greenville High School included Queen candidates Kristin Morgan, Kristina Anderson, Allison Grissom, Kaitlynn Toohey, and Sarah Lewis.  King candidates were Ethan Robertson, Ryan Mulholland, Rutger Neece, Brett Lurkins, and Derek Atchison.  The 2009 Prom Queen is Sarah Lewis, Miss Congeniality is Kaitlynn Toohey, King is Derek Atchison, and Mr. Nice Guy is Brett Lurkins.

 

 

Saturday, May 9 was prom night at both Mulberry Grove and Greenville High Schools.  Mulberry Grove Prom Queen candidates were April Betts, Lauren Gall, and Samantha Nowak.  King candidates included Tyler Koonce, Mitchel Lewis, and Ryan Paine.  The 2009 Prom Queen is April Betts and King is Mitchell Lewis.

MULBERRY GROVE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING RESCHEDULED

 

The Mulberry Grove Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, May 18 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 PM, in the District Media Center.

 

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TWO-CAR ACCIDENT IN HIGHLAND SENDS THREE TO HOSPITAL

 

Two cars collided Thursday morning at the intersection of 9th and Walnut Streets in Highland.  According to Highland Police, Ray Kozielet, age 82, of Granite City failed to stop at the intersection and was hit by Leona Dahm, age 68, of Highland.  Highland EMS transported Kozielet and a passenger and Dahm to St. Joseph Hospital in Highland with non-life threatening injuries.  Kozielet was cited for alleged failure to yield.

CAR DEER ACCIDENT EARLY SATURDAY

 

Bond County Sheriff's Department Officers worked two non-injury accidents, a car / deer accident early Saturday morning and a report of a car leaving the road and driving through a fence and into a pasture Thursday.


HEAVY RAINS, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE

 

Heavy rains pushed through the Bond County area Friday afternoon.  Although multiple thunderstorms moved through the area, only one report of a tree down was received at the Bond County Sherriff’s Department.  This tree fell and slowed traffic on a portion of Franklin Street.  No other damage or car accidents have been reported.  Major damage was suffered in Madison County and further south throughout Illinois.  In Alton, the third floor of one building was completely lifted off. 

E-MAIL SCAM WARNING

 

James Stever, from the Bond County State's Attorney's Office, warns you of possible e-mail scams on your computer.  Unsolicited e-mail or "spam" is the beginning for most e-mail scams.  These e-mails are designed to look authentic but are intended to compromise your computer or obtain personal information.  There are some things you can to which will minimize your chances of being a victim.  Filter spam and do not trust unsolicited e-mail.  Treat all e-mail attachments with caution and do not click links in e-mail messages.  Install anti-virus software and a personal firewall and keep them up-to-date.  Utilizing these simple suggestions may eliminate future problems with identity theft.

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OBITUARIES

ALBERT J SHELBY

 

Albert J. Shelby, age 82 of Mulberry Grove passed away Thursday, May 7th at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland. Funeral services for Albert Shelby will be 2PM Monday, May 11, at Young Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in McInturff Cemetery in Vandalia with military honors by Mulberry Grove American Legion Post #1180. Visitation will be Monday after 10am at Young Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.

 

CYRIL J. SPENGEL

 

Cryil J. Spengel, age 95, of Highland, passed away Wednesday, May 6, at Faith Care Center in Highland.  Funeral services for 95 year-old Cryil Spengel will be Wednesday, at 10:00 AM, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM and Wednesday, from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.  Memorials are suggested in the form of Masses or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

 

JASON F. "JAY" HARSY

 

Jason F. "Jay" Harsy age 22, formally of Highland, passed away Thursday, May 7, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Funeral services for 22 year-old Jason Harsy will be 10am Monday, May 10th, at Sunset Memorial Park in DuQuoin, burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation is Sunday from 4PM until 8PM at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

 

KATHRYN ALICE ANDRES KELSEY

 

Kathryn Alice Andrews Kelsey, age 96 of Greenville passed away Thursday, May 7th at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. Graveside funeral services for Kathryn Kelsey will be 10am Monday, May 11, at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 until 6PM at Young Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Simple Room.

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