Grantfork news, March 13 edition
Burning Alerts
The National Weather Service is asking people to refrain from any type of outdoor burning during this windy weather.
Conditions are ripe for fire to get out of hand in seconds and can cause untold damages to property and lives.
Cigarette butts thrown out while driving can also escalate into a major fire very quickly.
Grantfork UCC
The annual Appreciation dinner has been rescheduled for April 14 following the church service.
It will be the same menu as before with the exception of German potato salad instead of mashed potatoes..
Madison County Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
Call 618-296-5237 for an appointment. During the month of March, designated items will be accepted Friday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accepted items may be taken to 249 Old St. Louis Road in Wood River.
Accepting: oil-based paint, pesticides/herbicides, fertilizers and chemicals, cleaning solvents, paint thinners, hobby chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline, pool chemicals, household batteries and anything containing mercury, medicine, lead acid batteries and fluorescent lights.
This is free for Illinois residents but does require an appointment.
Items not accepted: latex paint, tires, electronics, ammunition, agricultural waste, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, business or biohazard waste.
St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church
The next Altar Society meeting will be Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
The annual Chicken Dinner will be held Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This will be mainly carryout, but a limited dine in seating will be available.
The menu is ½ chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, cake, tea and water.
The cost will be $15.
