02-13-2012

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SENIOR CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

The Bond County Senior Center provides many services to citizens in the surrounding area.  Anna Oestreich said the senior center is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals-on-Wheels. In Greenville, they deliver every day but in some towns, due to the lack of volunteers, they are only able to go three days a week.  More volunteers would spread the responsibility over a larger number of people and they could increase the number of deliveries. For some people, the contact with the volunteers is their only outside interaction and daily contact is very important.  If you would like to help or would like more information, call the Bond County Senior Center at 664-1465.

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BRIDGE ON ROUTE 143 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

A bridge, on Route 143 just outside Millersburg, has been reduced to one lane traffic due to construction.  IDOT’s Tim Krumm told WGEL they are doing some structural steel and concrete repairs to the bridge to address problems which accumulated over the years but which were just recently discovered during inspection.  Repairs are moving along quickly and there have not been any major weather delays thus far. They hope to be finished within the next couple of months.

HIGHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL LOOKING FOR MAN

The Highland Police Department is still searching for a person of interest in a possible case of inappropriate contact with a child.  The man was reportedly driving a dark green pickup truck. He is a white male in his mid 20's to late 30's, has brown facial hair and is of average build.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Highland Police Department at 654-2131. 

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BOARD OF HEALTH TO MEET

The Bond County Board of Health will meet Monday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m.  On the agenda are January’s activity and financial reports, the HFI annual policy review, home health and hospice managerial policy, overtime policy, and an influenza update.

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR QUILT BLOCK CONTEST

“Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam” is the theme for the 2012 Bond County Historical Society’s Quilt Block Contest.  The Bond County Historical Society’s Tenth Annual Quilt Show is Saturday, March 31, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church.  The quilt block contest is in conjunction with the Society’s Quilt Show and entries will be accepted until March 10.  For quilt block contest rules and entry forms, call Jan at 326-7343.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

Carbon monoxide is the number one cause of accidental deaths in the United States, claiming approximately 300 lives a year.  The State Fire Marshal reminds you to pay attention to the distinct types of signals your carbon monoxide alarms make.  Often times, when your carbon monoxide detector beeps, you may assume it is time for a battery change, when in reality it could mean the device needs to be replaced.  Carbon monoxide alarms manufactured before August 2009 may not have the end-of-life feature and all carbon monoxide alarms should be tested every month.  For additional information about carbon monoxide poisoning, visit www.sfm.illinois.gov

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OBITUARIES

Clinton R. McCaslin

Clinton R. McCaslin, age 84, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, at Greenville Regional Hospital.  Memorial services will be Saturday, at 1:00 p.m., at the Greenville First Christian Church.  Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Young Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Ingles

Doris Ingles, age 71, of Sorento, passed away Saturday, February 11 at her home.  A memorial service will be Friday, at 11:00 a.m., at the Reno Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento.  Friends may call Friday, one hour before service time, at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the family.  The Perfetti Funeral Home in Sorento is in charge of arrangements.

Jeffrey A. Brinkmann

Jeffrey A. Brinkmann, age 53, of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, February 9 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church in Carlyle. Burial will be in Carlyle Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Lexie E. Carter

Lexie E. Carter, age 97, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, February 11 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m., at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Columbus Baptist Church or to Fair Oaks Nursing Home.

Raymond J. Lucas

Raymond J. Lucas, age 88, of Morrisonville, passed away Thursday, February 9 at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard, IL. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, at 10 a.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville. Burial will be in St. Maurice Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Perfetti Funeral Home in Morrisonville and Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Maurice Catholic Church.

Ross W. Koch

Ross W. Koch, age 64, of Edwardsville, passed away Saturday, February 11 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Carpenter.  Friends may call Tuesday, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church, Siteman Cancer Center, or Children’s Home + Aid.

Stephen R. Neer

Stephen R. Neer, age 62, of Greenville, passed away Friday, February 10 at Helia Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Thursday, at 11:00 a.m., at Young Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the family.

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