City of Benton shares recycling procedures

The new location of Benton’s recycling bins. (Photo from the City of Benton)

A friendly public reminder: The City’s recycle bin has been moved to the 900 block of Grand Street, on the east side of the road, just past the Street Department barns. The picture here is of the recycle bin as you’re heading south down Grand Street.
Here’s a list of tips to help when you’re sorting your recyclables:

CARDBOARD AND PAPER RECYCLING-
Cardboard
Newspaper, Office paper
Magazines, Catalogs, Phone books
Shredded paper, Junk Mail
Manila folders and envelopes

NOT RECYCLABLE-
No Electronics
No Trash, Food Waste
No Styrofoam or Wood
No Glass, Metal, or Plastic in the Paper Mix

GLASS, METAL, AND PLASTIC RECYCLING-
Aluminum and Steel Cans
Glass bottles and Jars, All Colors
Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Pots and Pans, Metal hangers, Aluminum Foil
Metal Items smaller than a Toaster
Plastic bags OK, Metal Lids OK
Leave Labels On, Take Lids Off, Drain Liquids, Rinse Food!

NOT RECYCLABLE-
No Electronics, No Batteries
No Light Bulbs, No fluorescent bulbs
No Vinyl Siding, No Plastic Hose, Pipe, Pools, Hangers, or Toys
No Styrofoam, Trash Cans, Plastic Furniture, or Wood
No Pyrex, Ovenware, Window Glass, or Drinking Glasses
No Ceramic Dishes, No Plastic Caps or Lids
No Frozen Juice or Shortening cans, Biscuit tubes, or Juice Pouches
NO Cardboard or Paper in the Can/Bottle Mix!

Questions? Call Revolution Recycling toll-free @
1-877-316-1776

Another traffic tie-up on I-57 due to an accident

The Illinois State Police and several media reports are saying there is a multi vehicle  accident the Northbound lanes of Interstate 57 near the Goreville exit,  (Exit 40)

Traffic is backed up in both directions.  Please seek an alternate route.

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Paramedics give tips on how to help them help you

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35647911/paramedics-give-tips-on-how-to-help-them-help-you

BENTON, IL – (Roni LeForge -WSIL TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

It can be hard to think straight when someone you love is in the middle of a medical crisis, but if multiple people are home when 911 is called, paramedics suggest getting all hands on deck to help the person in need.

Paramedic and Crew Leader John Owens with Abbott EMS said pets can cause problems for first responders. That’s why he asks us to make sure cats, dogs and any other pets are out of the way when they arrive.

He said instead of standing by, there are plenty of other ways to help, like making sure the porch light is on, medications are gathered, doors are unlocked and cars are out of the driveway. Depending on where you are, you may be getting a firetruck, police car and an ambulance.

Owens said by following these tips, you can help get your loved one to the hospital faster because every second paramedics are finding their way around these obstacles are seconds they could be helping the person who’s in need.

Bost Votes to Improve Accountability at VA

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after the House voted with a large bipartisan majority to pass the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (S. 1094) to improve accountability and whistleblower protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

“The vast majority of employees at the VA are honest and hardworking, and it’s unfair to the good employees when the VA refuses to or cannot hold bad actors accountable,” said Rep. Bost. “Mismanagement and misconduct wouldn’t be accepted at any business or corporation, and it certainly shouldn’t be allowed at the VA. Our veterans deserve nothing but the best health care services and support after valiantly serving their country and protecting our freedoms.  That begins with each VA employee being held accountable for his or her job performance.  No hero should suffer because government bureaucrats failed to fulfill their responsibilities.”

A summary of S. 1094 can be found HERE.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes

Bond resolution approved

The board on Tuesday approved a resolution providing for the issue of approximately $5 million in general obligation community college bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., in connection with the sale of said bonds.

Hunter moves to Financial Aid Office

The board approved the transfer of Kacie Hunter from Accounts Receivable Specialist to Financial Aid Specialist effective June 12, 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business from Indiana University and an Associate in Science Degree from Parkland College. She had been with the Business Office since March 2015, and prior to that served as an administrative assistant in RLC’s Mining and Industrial Department.

 

FOWLER, SEVERIN TO HOST FREE MARION SENIOR FAIR

HARRISBURG, IL – State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) are hosting their first annual free Senior Fair at the Marion HUB Rec Center on June 27 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m

Blood pressure screenings will be conducted, and oral health specialists are also going to be available to provide free screenings for seniors. A mental health professional will also be on-site to meet with individuals to discuss depression and anxiety. Grip strength testing and some limited immunizations will also be available.

All interested senior citizens in the Marion area are invited to attend for information and demonstrations on important quality-of-life issues.

The Illinois Treasurer’s Office will have the I-Cash database available for interested residents to look for unclaimed checks or property.  Government agencies will be on hand to provide information on scams and fraud that target senior citizens, prescription and insurance programs, veterans’ benefits, stroke awareness, immunizations and many other programs.

Free refreshments and a door prize will be drawn for at the end of the event.

What: Sen. Fowler and Rep. Severin Free Senior Fair 2017
When: Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Marion HUB Rec Center, 917 W. Main, Marion


For further information about the event, contact Sen. Fowler’s office at 618-294-8951 or Rep. Severin’s office at 618-440-5090.

IDOT plans to install more cable barriers to combat crashes

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/35647935/idot-plans-to-install-more-cable-barriers-to-combat-crashes

CARBONDALE, IL – (Logan Gay, WPSD-TV.  Please click on the link for the full story and video.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Four people died this weekend in three separate crashes on Interstate 57 and Interstate 24 in Illinois. The crashes involved drivers crossing the median and hitting oncoming cars. Troopers with Illinois State Police are still investigating the crashes.

“Fatigue is one of the big contributors where people fall asleep and come through the median. Another one is medical issues or they will have some sort of medical condition. They’ll make a lane change and lose control of the vehicle,” Joey Watson of the Illinois State police said.

“The cable median barrier is designed to stop or prevent median crossover type crashes. Now, guardrail and cable median isn’t crash tested for a semi,” said IDOT District 9 Program Development Engineer Carrie Nelson.

Power outage in Logan-Parrish area

by Steve Dunford

From reading posts on social media, there is a power outage in the Logan-Parrish area of the county.  The area is south of Route 34.

Southeastern Illinois Electric-Cooperative is reporting on their website 27 homes without power at this time.  They have not given a restoration time yet.

 

 

Mt. Vernon Teen dies in I-57 accident yesterday

http://www.register-news.com/news/teen-dies-in-accident/article_d68d46ac-4f84-11e7-9eec-87e4f52f824d.html?

Tristen Sharp, Left – Emma Caserotti -Right (Photo submitted to the Mt. Vernon Register-News)

INA, IL – (Tesa Glass – Mt Vernon Register-News.  Please click on link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

An accident on Interstate 57 at the 81 mile post between Big Muddy River Correctional Center and Rend Lake College has claimed the life of a Mt. Vernon teen.

Eighteen-year-old Emma Caserotti died from injuries sustained in the accident, which happened at 12:56 p.m. on Sunday. Her passenger, 18-year-old Tristen Sharp, received major injuries and was flown to a St. Louis hospital for treatment.

According to information from the Illinois State Police, a 2006 Mazda driven by a 25-year-old man from Energy was going north on the Interstate when, for unknown reasons, he crossed the median and went into the southbound lanes of traffic, hitting the 2016 Jeep driven by Caserotti head on. The driver of the Mazda and his passenger, a 22-year-old woman from Carbondale, received minor injuries in the crash

ADULT LEARNERS RECOGNIZED AT GED GRADUATION

– A dozen adult learners walked across the stage during the 37th Annual GED Graduation Ceremony at Rend Lake College. Participating students received a certificate to recognize their accomplishments. Those participating, from left, were: Daniel Spangler, Paula Lamke, Elizabeth Hodge, Heather Powell, Tammy Overbey, Samantha Kokoska, Reanna Todd, Thomas Brooks, Nicole Mullins, Johanna Vaughan, Alicia Sansone, Kristina Russel. Click on the image for a larger view.
(Reece Rutland/RLC Public Information)

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