6-20-2011

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FLAG DAY AT THE GREENVILLE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL

The Illinois Society of the War of 1812 and the Kaskaskia Chapter of the U.S. Daughters of 1812 presented the Flag Day Celebration Tuesday at the Veteran's Memorial on the Bond County Courthouse lawn.  Kevin Kaegy told the story of 17 flags flown over Illinois, that were flown at the ceremony, and Howard Wise played the National Anthem. Mayor Alan Gaffner addressed the gathered crowd and Jim DeGroff of the Society of the War of 1812 talked about the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and welcomed those attending. 

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FIRST BIRDS IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

According to state public health director Dr. Damon T. Arnold, the first birds this year in northern Illinois testing positive for West Nile virus were found in LaSalle County.  Dr. Arnold said, “Most cases of West Nile virus are mild but the virus can cause serious, life-altering and even fatal disease.  That is why it is so important to protect yourself from mosquito bites.”  Persons older than 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease.  To help avoid mosquito bites, avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent, keep tight-fitting screens on doors and windows, and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.

MULBERRY GROVE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET

The Mulberry Grove Board of Education is scheduled to meet Monday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.  The agenda includes principals’ and superintendent’s reports, a school remodeling project update, information on smart classrooms and the computer lease program, worker’s compensation and student insurance renewal, Title 1 plan approval, and a closed session.

2011-2012 ILLINOIS STATE FFA OFFICERS ELECTED

The 83rd Annual FFA State Convention was last week at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.  Wednesday, delegates elected state officers for 2011-2012.  Officers elected are President – Mike Shively of Buckley, Vice President – Jim Tobin of Farmer City, Reporter - Christopher Steppig of Waterloo, Secretary – Jacob Meisner of Piasa, and Treasurer – Clayton Carley of Milford.

BOND COUNTY UNIT 2 SCHOOL BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Bond County Unit 2 School Board Finance Committee met June 15 and reviewed the 2010-2011 budget. The total expenditures came in under the projected amount by a couple thousand dollars.  The actual revenue was over the projected figures due to receiving some grant money. Two of the biggest deficits were the Early Childhood Program and the Transportation Department. Funding from the state for both these programs has not been received. The district still hopes to receive this funding.

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OBITUARIES

ALVINA THOLE 

Alvina C. Thole, age 99, of Breese, passed away Friday, June 17 at Breese Nursing Home. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Church in Breese. Interment will be in St. Dominic/ St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice.

CHARLES L. MILLER

Charles L. Miller, age 62, of Mulberry Grove, passed away Friday, June 17 at his home.  Funeral services will be Monday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Mulberry Grove.  Interment will be in Mulberry Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Miller family.

HAROLD J. STOCKSTILL

Harold J. Stockstill, age 78, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, June 16 at his home.  Funeral services will be Monday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield with full military honors by American Legion Post #1180 of Mulberry Grove. Friends may call Sunday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Bond County Hospice or Greenville Regional Hospital.

HOWARD T. BJORNSON    

Howard T. Bjornson, age 82, of Highland, passed away Sunday, June 19 at Highland Health Care Center.  A funeral Mass will be Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Louis.  Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland and Wednesday at the church.

JAMES THACKER

James Thacker, age 59, of Pocahontas, passed away Thursday, June 16 at his home.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Greenville with military honors by the Pocahontas American Legion. The Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

MICHAEL DONOHOO

Michael P. Donohoo, age 41, of Marine, passed away Friday, June 17 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. Funeral services will be Monday, at 7:00 p.m. at Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra. Friends may call Monday, from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family.

JAMES H. ALLEN

James H. Allen, age 68, of Hamel, passed away Sunday, June 19 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  Funeral arrangements for 68 year-old James H. Allen are incomplete at the Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel.

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