Re: Oil & Chip Gravel
I think one of the issues with the oil & chip gravel application is the time of year the repairs are done. If this mixture was applied mid-summer at the hottest time of the year, the heat would do a great deal of the work in the repair.
As to your issue - yes, N. Washington is dusty because of the gravel. I think late application is a bigger issue than the type of gravel.
B. Hofmann
Track questions
Jackie, the city doesn't own Millenium Park, but I do the know that the committee in charge of the park is looking into putting markers along the track. I am not sure when it will be done.
Christine Cunningham
Millenium Track
After speaking to many local residents, we have not been able to come to a concrete answer to how long the track at Millenium Park really is. We often walk or rollerblade out there, and would like to know how far it is. Has the city ever thought about getting a sign that says 1 time around = however far. 2 times around = however far, and so on?Thank you!
Jackie Masters
The "Leaning" Tower
I recently purchased a photo at an Art Fair in St. Louis, MO of the "Leaning Tower" after being in Minonk for the funeral of Marifrances Butera. The photo was taken by Dylan Punke of Bloomington. Something about the photo intrigued me. You can see the photo on his website. www.dep-artgallery.com.
It was so uplifting to see that the tower was resurrected. Nice Work!Mark Asinger
St Louis, MO
MarkAsinger@att.net
Timmerman Water Tower
David, Thanks for the update pictures relating to the Timmerman water tower. Having lived just a mile down the road in my youth, I had watched the homestead and water tower slowly decay. For the past 25 annual treks from NC to my mother's rural Minonk homestead, the natural process of decay continued at the Timmerman site. I had always thought the tower was destroyed by wind or bulldozer. I am happy to hear it has been repaired and is bringing joy to another proud owner. Thanks again for the MinonkTalk site. I check your great site several times a week for updates. Have a blessed day. .
Tony Kleen
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Oil and Chip gravel
On the oil & chip application to repair streets, PLEASE,PLEASE, don't use the same kind gravel they used on north Washington st. The dust is still real bad, been a year soon, still got lot of dust, also got several fast drivers, who are not helping the cause.The brick streets might be rough, but they don't have the dust we got!
Fred Baker
Reminder of the Minonk Town-Wide Garage Sale
Just a reminder that the town-wide garage sale is being planned for Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If anyone is interested in participating in the Town-Wide Garage Sale sign up forms are available at Pop's Sweet Shop, or here at www.minonktalk.com. To have your sale advertised in the map you must fill out the form with the $4 for advertising, etc and return both to Cathy McKay, 626 Locust, Minonk. (The forms can be dropped off at my house or at Pop's Sweet Shop). The garage sale forms are due by Monday the 19th The final garage sale map will be available at Pop's Sweet Shop, Casey's, garage sale participants and will be posted on www.minonktalk.com. If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact Cathy McKay.
Cathy McKay
Visions Video Going out of Business
After owning Visions Video for the past 8 1/2 years my family and I have decided to close the store. April 10th was the last day of business. We have enjoyed serving the community and thank all that have supported the business over the years. We are having a going out of business sale on Friday April 23rd from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday April 24th from 8am to 5pm. Items for sale include: X-Box 360, Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii games, DVD and Blu-Ray movies, commercial disc repair machine, copy machine, printer, video surveillance equipment, DVD cases and much more. Everything must go. Come early for the best selection. Thanks again to all our customers!!Todd Cremer
Visions Video-Owner
Todd Cremer
Illinois Veterans Bonus Payment
Dave,I am sure there are many current and former Minonk residents that qualify for this Veterans Bonus Payment, but are not aware of it. Information can be found at the following website: http://www.veterans.illinois.gov/benefits/bonuspayment.htm
Steve Wilson
8th Grade Laptop Raffle
The winner of the Dell Laptop was Russ Stine!
Keri Carls
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