12-23-2010

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FIRST PAYMENT IN MILLION DOLLAR MCDONALD’S WINNER

A local man will receive $50,000 each year for 20 years, all from buying a drink at Greenville McDonald's.  Harold Kious Jr. uncovered one of only two boardwalk game pieces in the United States and Canada during McDonald’s recent Monopoly promotion.  Kious received word from McDonalds that his first payment will arrive this week.  Kious told WGEL it will make for a very merry Christmas.  Kious also said his picture will likely be used in advertising for McDonald’s as one of their grand prize winners. 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR KPD BOARD ELECTION

The filing period to be on the ballot for the Kingsbury Park District consolidated election in April 2011 closed Monday.  Director Jerry Sauerwine said current board members Tommy Simpson and Shannon McGuire both filed to run for 4-year terms and former KPD board member Mike Wilhite filed to run for an unfinished 2-year term.  Up for election are three 4-year terms and one 2-year term.  If a spot on the board is open after the election the board could appoint a member to serve that term. 

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RONALD REAGAN FEATURED IN 2011 ILLINOIS HISTORY EXPO

Illinois history students will get a chance to compete for a new award in 2011 that commemorates the 100th birthday of Illinois native and 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan.  The Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission will present $250.00 prizes for the best junior and senior high school projects at the May 5, 2011 Illinois History Expo in Springfield.  For more information, check the website www.Illinois-History.gov.

HELP AVAILABLE WITH HEATING BILLS

If you are struggling to make ends meet due to illness, injury, job loss, or other hardships, the Energy Assistance Foundation may be able to help with heating bills through the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program.  For more information or to apply for assistance, call the Bond County Senior Center at 664-1465, beginning January 1, 2011.

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ACTIONS FOLLOWING UNIT 2 BOARD MEETING

Following a closed session at the Bond County Unit 2 Board of Education meeting Monday, the board hired Ryan Dinkelman part-time industrial technology teacher and Tamara Siebert district speech language pathologist, both for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year.  The board also hired Hannah Potter reading aide effective January 3, Mark Turok special education van driver, Ann Orozco 3-hour food service personnel, and Eleanor Saboff individual care aide effective December 21.  The board also accepted the request for a reduction in hours from six to five hours per day for Kristin Hentze.

OBITUARIES

NATASHA THOMPSON GREEN

Natasha Thompson Green, age 32, of Greenville, formerly of Mulberry Grove, passed away Tuesday, December 21 at her home.  Funeral services for 32, year-old Natasha Green will be Tuesday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.  Friends may call Monday, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the family.

LARRY L. WEAVER

Larry L. Weaver, age 75, of Hamel, passed away Wednesday, December 22 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel.

LOUIS POSCH

Louis Posch, age 98, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, December 21 at his home.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.

RICHARD M. FEDERER

Richard M. Federer, age 82, of Highland, passed away Wednesday, December 22 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.

ROBERT E. LUDWIG

Robert E. Ludwig, age 74, of Alhambra, passed away Tuesday, December 21 at St. Mary Health Center in Richmond Heights, MO. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra.

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