12-13-2012

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GREENVILLE SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT FOR RAIL BUSINESS

The Greenville City Council met Tuesday. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Lurkins reported a business signed a letter of intent to create a rail spur inside the Kelsey Park. Lurkins said a letter of intent had been received from an industrial company that plans to construct several miles of new rail in the Kelsey Business and Technology Park for the purpose of operating a rail-served business.  According to Lurkins, details of the agreement will remain confidential at this time.  Lurkins said, “This is really an exciting time for Greenville and will pave the way for future growth in our industrial parks.” He added, the project will result in jobs and investment for the city and provide significant improvement to road and rail infrastructure, which is vitally important to the future of the park.

BOND COUNTY FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZED AT ANNUAL MEETING

The Bond County Farm Bureau was recognized recently for its achievements, during the 98th annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau in Chicago.  Bond County Farm Bureau President Frank Doll accepted a recognition plaque for the Bureau’s 2012 achievements.  Bond County received Bronze recognition for Ag Literacy and Commodities & Marketing.

 

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BOND COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOLIDAY MAILER

Among the Christmas cards in your mailbox, you may see something from Bond County Habitat for Humanity.  The organization completed its annual Holiday Mailing last week.  President Larry Sayler said Habitat for Humanity in Bond County is doing great things.  In the past ten years, they have built six homes; four in Greenville and two in Pocahontas.  Six families now have safe, affordable, housing, who did not have previously.  Larry said they hope to begin working on their next home this fall.  Habitat for Humanity is not a hand out, but a hand up.  The families must work on the home as it is being built and they must pay a mortgage rate on the completed home.  Letters were recently sent to individuals who have donated to Habitat in the past.  If you did not receive a letter, you may still participate or donate by calling Larry at 664-1995.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SPONSORS BLOOD DRIVE

The First United Methodist Church in Greenville sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive Monday.  Twenty-four persons registered with twenty units collected.  Danny Elam received a seventeen-gallon pin and Kevin Budde a twelve-gallon pin.

SPECIAL BOND COUNTY BOARD MEETING

A special Bond County Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the board room.  The agenda includes a discussion of the timeframe for flood debasement inclusion.

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OBITUARIES

Bette J. Verstegen    

Bette J. Verstegen, age 88, of Carlyle, passed away Tuesday, December 11, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.  A memorial service will be Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle.  Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery in Beloit, Wisconsin at a later date.  Friends may call Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Case Halstead Library, St. Joseph’s Hospital, or to the Carlyle Healthcare Center.

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