Allendale School is proud to announce the award winners in Kindergarten for 2019-2020:
Henry Buchanan - Creative Writer and Amazing Artist
Elijah Dishman - Math Whiz
Emily Foster - Amazing Reader
Whitley Grimes - Amazing Reader
Luke Harms - Amazing Reader
Bennett Morris - Amazing Reader
Samuel Smith - Math Whiz
Jayleigh Spore - Rhyming Extraordinaire
Kiera Walker - Handwriting Excellence
Wesley Weir - Creative Story Telling
Handfuls of local governments in Illinois are easing some restrictions of the stay at home directive, but there is still some question about its validity as opposed to the state’s stance. It’s a question churches in many communities are asking. Some churches appear to be chomping at the bit to reopen, while others are leaning towards playing it safe, waiting until the state’s next phase of the Reopen Illinois plan allows it.
Pat Heston, a pastor at the Emmanuel Free Methodist Church in Alton says it will be a complicated process to reopen.
Many churches have been offering much of their content online through either live or recorded video.
With regions, counties and municipalities drawing up plans to reopen their economies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that extending the stay-at-home until the end of May is within his power.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court this week overruled that governor’s extension, ruling that Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority.
The majority wrote in its decision that “an agency cannot confer on itself the power to dictate the lives of law-abiding individuals as comprehensively as the order does without reaching beyond the executive branch’s authority.”
During his daily press briefing Thursday, Pritzker was asked about the decision.
“We’re well within the laws that exist in Illinois to have a disaster declaration, and there’s an ongoing disaster, an ongoing emergency,” Pritzker said. “We will continue to work within the law to keep people safe.”
In his five-phase plan to reopen the state, phase 3 allows barbershops, salons, offices and manufacturing to open, but only allows groups of 10 or fewer. Restaurants, bars, schools and child care facilities are not permitted to open until phase 4, which would not be until late June.
Restaurants and bars in pockets around the state have decided to defy the order and have opened for business, and others are making plans to open soon.
Pritzker has threatened to take action against any business that opens early and possesses a state license.
Pritzker said Thursday that while no one plans to send in police forces to make mass arrests, other consequences are possible.
"What we are doing is enforcing, using lots of different methods, using our licensing capabilities and our ability to pull licenses from businesses," he said. "We're using our ability to make sure that the towns that are following this get funded properly and that those that don't, don't."
Allendale School is proud to announce the 1st grade awards for 2019-2020:
Chandler Bray - Mr. Congeniality
Lola Bray - Brilliant Behavior
Sophia Breen - Phenomenal Friend
Casey Burton - Morning Meeting Master
Blake Cooper - Super Smiler
Brice Cooper - Quiet Achiever
Braxton Culp - Soaring Toward Success
Paisley Cusick - Creative Kid
Wyatt Dishman - History Buff
Vivian Doerr - Ms. Congeniality
Easton Garrett - Stick to It
Ava Jones - Hug Bug
Harper Prosise - All Around All Star
Bentley Spore - Attitude is Everything
Charles Stepro - Wonderful Worker
Ross Thombleson - Number Ninja
Grayson Wilford - Ingenious Innovator
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete road closure for State Road 164 near Jasper for a drainage structure replacement project.
Beginning on or around Tuesday, May 26, INDOT Maintenance Crews will close S.R. 164 about 900 feet east of Greener Road just outside of Jasper to replace a drainage culvert. This project will require excavation across all lanes of traffic, and then replacement of the pavement.
During this project local traffic will have access up to the point of closure, but all through traffic should use the official detour following U.S. 231, S.R. 56 and S.R. 545. Work I expected to last for about a day depending upon weather conditions and crews will begin at 7 a.m. However, inclement weather could cause delays in the timeline.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Collinsville, Illinois – U.S. Representatives John Shimkus (IL-15), Darin LaHood (IL-18), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter today to Congressional Leadership urging Congress to prevent governors from withholding federal funds appropriated by Congress for local municipalities that allow their small businesses to reopen in accordance with federal health guidelines, but ahead of arbitrary timelines outlined by states.
Following last week’s announcement of the “Restore Illinois” plan by Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Republican delegation heard from mayors, sheriffs, county board officials, and constituents with deep concern that the current guidelines outlined by the state will cripple the livelihoods of communities downstate. Many municipalities have laid out thoughtful, safe, and reasonable plans to reopen their communities within the federal guidelines. However, Governor Pritzker this week threatened to withhold federally appropriated funding localities that safely try to reopen in accordance with those guidelines, but ahead of his arbitrary timeline. As Congress debates additional relief legislation, the Congressmen released the following joint statement:
“One of Illinois’ great strengths is our regional diversity, and Illinoisans of all backgrounds have stepped up to slow the spread of COVID—19 and flatten the curve. Small businesses, workers, and community leaders that we represent take this virus seriously and they are prepared to take unprecedented measures to safely reopen their local economies. That’s why it’s disappointing that Governor Pritzker threaten to withhold federal funding that Congress appropriated to provide relief to those in need.
“The federal government and Congress have done a great deal to support Illinois during this challenging time. We don’t believe our governor, or any governor, should have the authority to prevent federal funding they receive that Congress appropriates from flowing to communities fighting for their livelihoods and abiding by the federal health guidelines. We urge Congress to take action and stand ready to work with our colleagues to continue providing the federal relief Illinois needs.”
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete road closure for State Road 64 near Huntingburg for a bridge project.
Beginning on or around Tuesday, May 26, contractors will close the S.R. 64 bridge spanning Rock Creek, about 2 miles west of S.R. 161. This project is for repairs to the bridge deck.
During this project local traffic will have access up to the point of closure, but all through traffic should use the official detour following S.R. 61, S.R .68 and S.R. 161. Work is expected to last until the end of June, depending upon weather conditions.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 18, 2020 – 4:30 P.M.
AGENDA - Amended
1) Call to order:
2) Approve minutes of previous meeting:
3) Commissioner’s reports:
4) Officer’s reports:
5) Old Business:
6) New Business:
a. University of Illinois Extension Service Annual Agreement.
b. Declare Surplus Property at 407 Market Street.
c. Bids for demolition of 407 Market Street.
7) Executive Session:
8) Correspondence:
9) Approval for payment of claims presented:
10) Adjournment:
This agenda is subject to change prior to the time of the meeting if necessary.
The meeting will be held upstairs in the Courtroom because of the COVID19 restrictions limiting distancing and number of attendees. The meeting will again be available through Zoom. Masks will be required if you attend in person. The number of people attending will be limited to 10.
Allendale School is proud to announce the award winners in 4th grade:
Cadence Buchanan - Language Arts
Logan Doerr - Language Arts
Keilob Barnett-Escobedo - Science
Emma Ford - Science
Adrienne Lawrence - Language Arts
Conner McGinnis - Language Arts
Stetson Potts - Reading
Reese Price - Science
Gabby Schneider - Math
Joel Schneider - Science
Tiffany Smith-Terry - Social Studies
Jacie Spore - Math
Aiden Swift - Science
Allendale School is proud to announce the American Legion Award winners for 2019-2020. Mr. Tom Ford was present at our drive-thru Grade Card/Awards Day to honor Holly Doerr and Xander Doan with their award.
The American Legion Award is awarded to students that demonstrate qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service to their school.Congratulations Holly Doerr and Xander Doan!!
Xander Doan with Tom Ford
Holly Doerr with Tom Ford