02-07-2012

FISHING AT CARLYLE LAKE IN 2012 SHOULD BE EXCELLENT

According to the US Army Corps of Engineers, fishing at Carlyle Lake should be outstanding in 2012.  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division recently provided the results of the annual 2011 fall survey of Carlyle Lake.  Largemouth and White Bass both showed very strong populations.  The Crappie population is outstanding, possibly the best it has been in years.  During the survey, they reportedly collected 110 fish per hour.  The daily crappie creel limit has been raised from 10 to 15 fish.  Due to a few high water years, the bluegill population has also experienced an increase in numbers.  For more information, call the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 594-2484.

MULBERRY GROVE VILLAGE BOARD CONSIDERS DOG CATCHER

At the Mulberry Grove Village Board meeting Monday, a concerned resident addressed the board and presented a letter with 38 signatures asking why the animal control ordinance was not being enforced.  The board agreed something must be done and discussed the problem and possible solutions.  The board is considering reinstating the position of dog catcher for the village. 
An old tractor in a building at the cemetery will possibly be available for purchase.  The board will investigate the tractor’s value.
The board approved the purchase of four cans of pepper spray to protect city workers from dogs.
The next meeting is March 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

SECOND GRADERS TO PERFORM AT CARDINALS GAME

The second grade class at Greenville Elementary School has been invited to travel to St. Louis this summer for an exciting performance.  Greenville Elementary School Music Teacher Mrs. Kim Lugge told WGEL they got an invitation from the St. Louis Cardinals to appear at one of the 2012 home games to sing the song “God Bless America.”  The second graders will perform on the field at Busch Stadium, Saturday, July 7 at 3:15 p.m. before the game against the Miami Marlins.  They will be selling tickets and as soon as all details are known, information will be shared with the community. If you have any questions, call the elementary school at 664-3117 and ask for Mrs. Lugge.

BOND COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 FUND RAISERS

Bond County Habitat for Humanity has been serving the community and helping build affordable homes in the Bond County area since 2002.  Funding is essential to this effort and the organization hosts fund raising activities annually.  Fund raising activities planned for this year include a dance with DJ Brad Rogers, a fried chicken meal, and a silent auction Saturday, April 14 at the Greenville VFW.  Tickets are $20.00 per single and $35.00 per couple and will be available at Bradford National Bank and Watson’s Drug Store.  A Gospel concert is planned for Sunday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church.  Blue Grass in the Park will be Saturday, May 19 at Patriot’s Park with barbecue cooked by Wes Pourchot.  For more information on any of these activities or to donate items for the silent auction, call Barb at 267-7124. 

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