12-17-2009

BOND COUNTY BOARD MET TUESDAY NIGHT

 

The Bond County Board met Tuesday night at the courthouse.  The board approved several road projects and bids around the county.  Bond County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick presented information to the board about a rip rap project that will be starting sometime in 2010 on Carlyle Lake.  The project will mean a haul agreement between the contractor and Bond County will be presented soon.  The rip rap project will mean equipment weighing over 100,000 pounds will be brought to the lake through Bond County, and the haul agreement protects the county from being financially responsible for any damage done to the roads by the heavy equipment. 

 

The board also considered a request by the Shoal Creek Fire Protection District.  Shoal Creek had asked the board that the old ambulance, that will be replaced soon, be given to the fire district.  The ambulance would have an estimated $2,500 trade-in value.  The board discussed the matter and is likely to come to a decision at the next board meeting.

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REPRESENTATIVE STEPHENS OPPOSES THOMPSON PLAN

 

After the recent announcement from Governor Pat Quinn and the Obama administration about housing the Guantanamo detainees at the Thompson Correctional Center in northern Illinois, Illinois Representative Ron Stephens voiced his opposition. Stephens says, "The terrorist detainees should stay in Guantanamo. We have enough problems in our state right now not involving terrorists." Stephens is concerned that having the detainees might cause other terrorists to carry out evil acts in Illinois. He added that the transfer of the detainees might create a host of constitutional problems. Stephens was also critical of the Governor's plan to release current inmates early. He added, "Our Governor doesn't seem to know how to properly run a prison system."

 

SAVATION ARMY MARCHING TOWARD ITS GOAL

 

It's still eight days before Christmas and the Salvation Army is marching toward its goal for 2009.  Wayne Pierce told WGEL Radio that as of Wednesday, 12,383 dollars had been collected, including 1,000 dollars from Capri IGA.  The bell ringers will be out until Christmas Eve and the Salvation Army is hoping to raise $16,000 before the last bell rings. 

MULBERRY GROVE CROWNS QUEEN AND KING

 

There is new royalty at Mulberry Grove High School. On Saturday, the Mulberry Grove Homecoming Queen and King were crowned. Senior Skylee Taylor, of Mulberry Grove, is the new Queen and crowned King was senior Taylor Mosley also of Mulberry Grove. They replace retiring Queen and King, Jamie Harris and Chris Thomas. The homecoming basketball game was Friday night and the dance and coronation was Saturday night in the high school g ymnasium.