MDR Class of 1979 Reunion Cancelled
"Due to COVID-19, the September 12th, 2020 MDR Class of 1970 reunion has been cancelled. As conditions improve, the reunion committee will consider the options available with everyone's safety in mind."
Ted Hartzler
Library Book Donations
Filger Library accepts book donations. However, we ask that you please check the copyright dates before you bring them to the library. We only accept books that are from the year 2010 or newer. Thank you for your consideration.
Susan Ryan
Best Editorial yet!
I will be Face Book free, 4 years this October 10th. I had been complaining about the lies & hate speech, for months. I decided that Face Book was not worth it. So many people believed the lies which added to the hate.
Zuckerburg is now rethinking the whole thing. The good people are prevailing, by using their voices & pocketbook. He lost a lot of advertisers $$$.
I truly believe that all these protests, boycotts & people doing the right thing, will continue until we can truly call ourselves the UNITED States Of America. Hope everyone is wearing their masks to help us get back to some normalcy. It's just the right thing to do, for all.
Mike & Lisa Zimmerman
Lisa Zimmerman
U.S. Census Bureau to be Hiring at City Hall
The U S Census Bureau will be at City Hall from 9 AM to 4 PM Monday, June 29th to hire temporary workers to help residents of Woodford County complete their 2020 Census Questionnaire. Training and travel are paid inclusions. Recruiter Ed Cullinane will provide information and introduction to the web site for applying to this work.
Lisa Blanchard
Fieldcrest Receives State Guidance on Returning to School
Dear Fieldcrest CUSD#6 Community,
I hope this message finds you and your family safe and well. Today,
the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on
the 2020-2021 school year.
This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long
way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the
2020-2021 school year will look like. Fieldcrest will comply with state
requirements to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also
re-engaging students in the learning process.
Right now, we don't have all the answers to those questions as this
document was released to school districts at the same time it was
released to the public this afternoon. Therefore, we kindly ask for your
patience as our Return to Learn Committee thoroughly reviews this
detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district's
own transition plan.
Fieldcrest CUSD#6 is keenly aware of the need to communicate to
families about what to expect next school year and anticipate
releasing our own transition plan in July.
As you may know, our district formed a Return to Learn Committee
earlier this month. This committee is composed of students, staff,
parents, and administrators. This guidance, along with survey results,
will guide our conversations, and I'm confident our district can put
forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students and
staff while maintaining a dynamic learning environment.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as
our entire district navigated a situation together that none of us could
have imagined.
I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your
summer.
Respectfully,
Kari L. Rockwell
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Due date for library books is July 13
The new due date for the library books at the Filger Library is July 13, 2020.
Susan Ryan
Public Notice - Recycling Resumes June 22
Recycing resumes on June 22. Initially both trailers will be dropped off to accept the anticipated high volume, and the city will monitor having them picked up and emptied.
Please be mindful and patient when bringing recyclables by not leaving any on the platform or in the parking lot if the trailers are full.
Lisa Blanchard
Fieldcrest To Survey Return to School Considerations
Dear Fieldcrest Parent/Guardian,
At the time this Return to Learn survey is being sent to you, Fieldcrest has yet to receive comprehensive guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education on what the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year will look like.
As previously stated, we thoroughly appreciate the positive partnerships that have taken place through the spring semester. As we approach fall, our true hope is to safely bring our students and staff back to in-person instruction.
In order to best meet the needs of our students, Fieldcrest administration would like to know what measures parents feel will help facilitate a safe and healthy return to school.
Please complete the survey prior to the closing date of July 5th. We value your opinion and look forward to seeing our students very soon!
Access the 3 minute survey by clicking this link.
Thank you,
The Fieldcrest Return to Learn Committee
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Filger Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Filger Library invites all patrons age 18 years and older to virtually participate in Adult Summer Reading between Monday, June 29- Friday, July 24. You need to read at least 5 hours per week.
Please register between June 15-June 26 at:
1) filger.pl.rsa@gmail.com
2) on our website:
www.minonklibrary.wordpress.com or
3) call the library at 309-432-2929.
You need to make an appointment via email or phone call to pick-up your logs between June 15-26.
You can submit your logs in person by appointment or by email (You can state how many hours you read).
Currently, we will need to hold your weekly prizes and final prizes until we re-open. We are sorry for this inconvenience.
We look forward to serving you in this fun-filled way this summer! We have many new books by best-selling authors. Call to ask for your favorites!
Susan Ryan
Minonk 4th of July Events Scaled Down to Fireworks
Minonk 4th of July Participants: Due to COVID-19, Minonk 4th of July will be scaled down this year. In light of the extension of the COVID-19 precautions in the state, we are unable to host the games, meals, parades, and vendor show activities that so many of us enjoy. I'm sure most of you have seen the Governor's latest 5 phase plan. According to the plan, events with more than 50 people (festivals, conventions, etc.) are not to be held until Phase 5 is reached. This will not happen until either a treatment or vaccine is created.
We will, however, have an even BIGGER and BETTER fireworks celebration! We are working hard to find a way for families to enjoy the best fireworks in central Illinois in a safe manner. Rather than having fireworks that are closer to the ground, we will be shooting off 12 inch fireworks shells that go even higher and are bigger than ever before. More details to come… We felt that it was important to keep this tradition alive and look forward to everyone being able to experience this event.
Thank you for your continued patronage! ~ The Minonk 4th of July Committee
?Hollie Hartzler Kearfott?
Public Notice - Unlicensed Operators
The City of Minonk is reminding all residents with Non-Highway Vehicles
that per City Ordinance, "Operators must have a valid driver's license.
No person who is not properly licensed to operate motor vehicles on
the roadways of the City shall operate a Non-Highway Vehicle within
the City, pursuant to State law, 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.(b-5)."
Lisa Blanchard
Garage Sale June 12-13
HUGE multi-family garage sale at 527 W. 4th St. in Minonk on Friday June 12th from 10 am-6 pm and Saturday June 13th from 8 am-2 pm. A few of the items we will have: Girls matching bedroom set with twin size headboard, nightstand, dresser with mirror & chest of drawers; Boys clothes size 5T-Youth Medium; Pack-n-Play; Scentsy; Texas Hold 'Em table top; Jewelry armoire; Kid's toys; Household Items; Women's clothes size S-XXL and a lot more! All items from smoke free homes, this will be rain or shine in a 3 car garage.
Tina Dunning