07-24-2009

 




SPECIAL GUESTS AT HERITAGE DAYS

 

The Heritage Days celebration is this weekend at the Farm Heritage Museum, south of Greenville.  Ollie Schaeffer said there would be some special guests at the celebration this year.  A group of Australians had their tractors shipped to this country, have been driving their tractors across the United States and will be at the museum grounds Saturday afternoon, leaving Sunday morning.  There will also be a national tractor pulling champion at the event Sunday.  He will have his tractors and coach on display.  Heritage Days are this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Farm Heritage Museum.

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SORENTO MAN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY

 

Levi Compton, age 30 of Sorento, has been charged in Bond County Court with alleged residential burglary.  According to papers filed at the courthouse Compton allegedly entered a residence on Elevator Road in Sorento on or around July the 11th.  The charge is a class one felony.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES MORE MONEY FROM THE STATE

 

At the recent Bond County Unit 2 School Board meeting, a report was presented concerning money that the State still owes to the District. Assistant Superintendent Eric Frankford presented a spreadsheet report and explained that currently the District has received 75% of the monies owed to them by the State. Last fall the state was lagging behind by 50% and there was concern that was going to be the best the district would receive. Frankford pointed out that because of the large state deficit, there is no guarantee that the District will ever get 100% of what it is owed. Federal funds on the other hand have been received, and combined with the state, the district has received almost 95% of what it is due.

UNIT 2 BOARD ACTIONS FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION

 

Following a closed session at the recent Unit 2 Board of Education meeting, several persons were rehired and others were hired to various positions.  Rehired at the high school are Carol Knight, as a tutor, Julia Brooks special education aide and credit recovery teacher, and Melissa Thomason special education aide. 

 

The board hired David Oestreich to coach 7th grade boys basketball, Chad Ambuehl to coach 7th grade girls basketball, Daniel Lappe high school custodian, Mark Eyman bus driver, and added 1.5 hours to Max Sussenbach's bus driving schedule. 

 

The board approved the posting of a half-time FTE special education teacher at Greenville Elementary, a half-time special education teacher at Sorento, a full-time kindergarten aide at Sorento, and a two-period industrial education position.

 


CARLYLE LAKE RECREATION FEES WAIVED

 

From August 1 until August 9, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive all day-use fees at Carlyle Lake to encourage use during traditionally low recreational use periods.  This waiver applies to boat launch and swimming beach fees only.  Camping and specialized facilities fees will not be waived during this period.  For more information, call 618-594-2484.

OBITUARIES

VERA CALUFETTI BALLA

 

Vera Calufetti Balla, age 94 of Belleville formerly of Panama, passed away Monday at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.  Funeral services for 94 year-old  Vera Balla will be held Friday at 11am at Perfetti Funeral Home in Panama.  Friends may call Friday from 9am until time of service at the funeral home. 

 

JOYCE M MARTIN

 

Joyce M Martin, age 71 of Mulberry Grove, passed away on Wednesday July 22nd at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Greenville.  A family memorial service is planed for a later date.  There will be a gathering of friends for 71 year-old Joyce M Martin Saturday July 25th at 1PM at the Mulberry Grove Community Center.  Memorials are suggested to the family.  Young Funeral Home in Mulberry Grove is in charge of the arrangements. 

 

HELEN WHITE FORNEY

 

Helen White Forney, age 82 of Greenville, passed away July 23rd at St. Luke Hospital.  Funeral services for 82 year-old Helen White Forney will be at 2PM Saturday at Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.  Interment will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until time of service on Sunday. 

WEATHER

Saturday. Partly Sunny, High Mid 80's

Sunday. Sunny, High Low 80's

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Join us for Public Affairs this Sunday following the Noon Bond County Area News.  Tom’s guests this week are Calvin Green and Dick Allender with the Illinois Department of Insurance.  They’ll discuss health insurance options and whys to stay insured even if you have a preexisting health condition, and they’ll also talk about the need for flood insurance and some tips on how to shop for insurance.  That’s Public Affairs following the noon Bond County Area News on WGEL Radio.  

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