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7-20-2009

BIRD IN CLINTON COUNTY TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

Illinois State Public Health Director Dr. Damon Arnold has announced the first positive test for West Nile Virus found in a bird in southern Illinois. The Clinton County Health Department collected a Robin July 8, in Breese, that tested positive. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Most people with the virus have no clinical symptoms but some may become violently ill. So far this year, 12 counties have reported positive tests for West Nile Virus. The best way to prevent West Nile Virus is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

BURRIS SENTENCED TO 30 MONTHS

Teah Burrus, age 29, of Highland, plead guilty in January 2007 to charges of possession of a controlled substance. Burrus pled guilty and was sentenced to probation when she was arrested in St. Louis for alleged drug possession. Burrus's probation for the charges in Bond County was revoked and she was sentenced to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

GREENVILLE MAN GETS FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR PAROL VIOLATION

Colby Kistler, age 20, of Greenville, plead guilty in Bond County Court, to residential burglary in 2007. While on probation for that charge, Kistler recently has been charged with two counts of allegedly resisting a police officer, and had his probation revoked. Kistler was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

GREENVILLE UNIT 2 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Bond County Community Unit 2 School Board meeting will be this evening at 7:00 p.m. at the unit office conference room. Among the items on the agenda are the approval of the bills and the treasurer's report, a Building and Grounds Committee report, fuel and tire bids, bids for bread, dairy and towels, auto lease contract, background checks and board policy.

MULBERRY GROVE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Mulberry Grove Community Unit 1 School Board meeting will be Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda are the approval of board bills, treasurer's report, principals' reports and a superintendent's report. Also discussions on summer projects, building issues, QZAB bonds, insurance renewal, milk and bread bids and policy updates. In addition there will be a closed session to discuss district finance, personnel matters and negotiations.

SHOAL CREEK WHITETAILS DONATE

Shoal Creek Whitetails Unlimited recently announced donations to two organizations. They donated $500 to help support the Highland Boy Scouts mission and assist with tools and education and they donated $150 to help sponsor two hunter safety education courses in the area. This money was raised at their annual February banquet fundraiser at the KC Hall in Highland.

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OBITUARIES

GEORGE BARNHART

George Barnhart, age 53, of Pocahontas, passed away Wednesday, July 15, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. Funeral services for 53 year-old George Barnhart will be Thursday, at 11:00 AM, at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville. Friends may call Wednesday, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family.

JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" CRUTHIS

Josephine "Josie" Cruthis, age 92, of Panama, passed away Saturday, July 18 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home. Funeral services for 92 year-old Josie Cruthis will be Tuesday, at 11:00 AM, at the Perfetti Funeral Home in Panama. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

BARBARA G. HALL

Barbara G. Hall, age 58, of Pierron, passed away Saturday, July 18, at her home. Memorial services for 58 year-old Barbara Hall will be Thursday, at 8:00 PM at Young Funeral Home in Greenville. Friends may call Thursday after 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Bond County Hospice.

RUEBEN D. CAMPBELL, JR.

Rueben D. Campbell, Jr., age 82, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, July 18 at Hillsboro Hospital. Funeral arrangements for 82 year-old Rueben Campbell are pending at Young Funeral Home in Greenville.

DOROTHY HILLER

Dorothy Hiller, age 85 of Farmersville passed away Friday, July 17^th at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Funeral services for 85 year-old Dorothy Hiller will be Monday at 11am at Lesicko Funeral Home in New Douglas. Burial will be in New Douglas Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5PM to 8PM at Lesicko Funeral Home in New Douglas.

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