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March 2016 Volume 18, Issue 3
Drue Mielke- editor Sept. 2001
Coal Valley welcomes our Village to conduct hydrant
flushing April 11-22
newest police officer
The Village of Coal
Valley has a new police
officer. Kyle Irby, 24,
was hiring was approved
by the Coal Valley
Village Board at the
regular meeting held on
Wednesday, March 2nd.
Officer
Irby
was
born and raised in East
Moline and graduated
from United Township
High School in 2009 and
graduated the Illinois
Basic Part Time Law
Enforcement Officer
Training Academy In July
of 2013.
Officer
Irby
previously served as a
part-time police
officer with the Village
of Hampton Police
Department,
Village
of Woodhull Police
Department, City of
Galva Police Department
and a part-time Deputy
Sheriff for the Henry
County Sheriff’s Office.
Coal Valley
Days
is back!
July 7, 8, 9
By Stephen Mullen, Director of Water & Sanitary Sewer Systems
The Village of Coal Valley will be conducting hydrant
flushing April 11th to the 22nd. Hydrant flushing flushes
sediments from mainline pipes
(which enhances water quality),
verifies the proper operation of
fire hydrants and valves, helps
find weaknesses in the water
system, checks for closed
valves and weak flows in the
water mains, and verifies ample
flow for firefighting.
During hydrant flushing
there may be a temporary drop
in water pressure at this time.
Water may be rusty or cloudy.
Discolored water is not harmful
Stephen Mullen
and will clear up in a few hours.
Fill a bottle with water and store it in the refrigerator to use
for drinking or cooking. Flush your hot water tanks after
the cold water clears. Do not wash white laundry during
this period (wait until cold AND hot water are clear before
laundering whites). If you see a crew flushing a hydrant on
your street, avoid running tap water and using the washing
machine or the dishwasher until the flushing is completed.
If you see hydrant flushing crews working in the area,
please drive carefully and treat them like any other road
construction crew.
If tap water is used during flushing, it could come out
full of sediment that causes discoloration. When a hydrant
is opened, there will be temporary incidences of discolored
water while fine sediment particles are flushed out. There
is no health hazard associated with the discolored water.
Allow a few hours for discoloration to dissipate.
To verify water is clear, run your cold-water tap for a few
minutes. If you encounter discolored water, shut the water
off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity
by running cold water for a few minutes allowing new water
to work its way into your pipes. If the water is clear it’s OK
to use. If not, wait a few more minutes and check again.
In some cases, there may be slight discoloration for a
few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of
the water; it does not affect the taste or water quality. Avoid
washing laundry during scheduled flushing times. Wait until
the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark
clothes first. Hot water tanks can hold discolored water for
some time after the cold water runs clear. If pressure or
volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped
Happenings
from the Robert R. Jones Public Library
www.robertrjoneslibrary.org
Recurring Events for Adults
Mondays - 6:00 p.m. Mahjong Group
Mahjong is a 4-player tile game that plays somewhat
like rummy or poker. Players of all skill levels are
welcome!
Mondays - 10:00 a.m. Needlecrafts
Bring your embroidery, knitting, quilting, etc., and
join us for a morning of needlecraft.
Beginners are welcome!
Tuesday, April 19th - 6:00 p.m. Valley Readers
Book Club
April’s book selection is Country Driving by Peter
Hessler. Contact the library’s reception desk to
place a hold. We welcome new members!
Recurring Events for Kids
Toddler Tales Storytime
Thursdays 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun
morning of stories,
singing, crafts, and
healthy snacks.
A
new theme every
week! No registration
is required. All age
children welcome, no
registration is required.
Wee-Readers Storytime
Beginning April 4th
Mondays - 2:00 p.m.
This storytime program will engage
your child with short stories, finger
plays, action rhymes, and songs.
Your toddler will be learning
sounds, letter recognition, and
new words that will help them
grow into pre-readers all while
having fun. No registration is required.
Pajama Storytime
Beginning April 5th
The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of
each month
Grab your teddy bear and
wear your pajamas for a fun
evening of stories and songs.
This storytime is designed
for families, especially young
children.
No registration
is required.
All ages are
welcome.
Tuesday, April 12th – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26th – 6:30 p.m.
LEGO Club - Challenge
The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Hear a story, design an
amazing creation with a
weekly theme, and let
your imagination run wild.
This club is suitable for
boys and girls grades K 5. Legos will be supplied
(donations are always
welcome). To register,
stop by the library
circulation desk or call 309-799-3047.
Monday, March 21st - 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 4th - 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 18th - 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Bow Wow with Dogs
Thursday, March 17th - 3:30 –
4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21st - 3:30 –
4:30 p.m.
Improve your child’s reading
and
communication
skills
by reading to an animal!
Happenings
from the Robert R. Jones Public Library
www.robertrjoneslibrary.org
Elementary school-age readers are invited to read to
a certified listening therapy dog. Therapy dogs are
great listeners and provide an inviting environment
for children to practice their reading skills. Children
sign up for a 15-minute session when they arrive
at the library. They may select a book from our
collection or bring one from home or school.
Eagle Eye Readers Book
Club for boys and girls in
grades 4 – 6
Eagle Eye Readers Book Club for
boys and girls in grades 4 – 6
Wednesday, April 20th - 1:45 –
3:00 p.m.
This month’s book selection is Call It Courage by
Armstrong Sperry. Register at the library reception
desk or by calling 309-799-3047.
From Bluegill to
Bass with Don
Banning
Saturday, April 2nd
11:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m.
Join fishing educator
and outdoor writer,
Don Banning, for a conversation of best lures, bait,
reels, and techniques to catch both these popular
species. This is a free event and no registration is
required. After the program there will be time for
a Q&A.
Teen Advisory Board for
teens and tweens in grades
4 – 12
Wednesday, April 13th - 1:45 –
3:00 p.m.
Help the library stay current with teen trends and
hot topics, while advising the library on what books,
movies, and music the teen department should buy.
Suggest, plan, execute and attend programs, while
helping publicize and promote programs. Make
a real difference while making new friends and
having fun! Gain teamwork and leadership skills.
Earn community service hours. Register at library
reception desk or by calling 799-3047.
Additional Information
E-news: Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter if
you’d like to receive information regarding programs
and services we offer. Sign up at the library in
person, call 799-3047 to get signed up, or e-mail
coalvalleylibrary@gmail.com
Spring is here! Watch for
farmers on our rural roads
Submitted by Drue Mielke. source: Southwest Farm Press
Spring is here and gardeners around the village as well as
golfers at Oakwood are getting ready. Also, our area farmers that
adjoin our village and make up part of our larger community are
getting into the fields and gearing up for spring planting.
When driving on our rural roads around our village like West
4th Avenue (78th Avenue going into Coal Valley Township) or be it
Oak Glen Road, E. 3rd Street, or any of the highways, be alert for
slow moving farm implement.
Be sure to use caution when passing watching for oncoming
traffic and of other vehicles that may try
to pass. Never pass when curves or hills
block your view of oncoming vehicles, in
a no-passing zone or within 100 feet of an
intersection.
Be aware that the farmer may be about
to make a wide left turn.
Be curtious. Farmers are trying to
slow you down. They are making a living
and providing our nation with the most
important item- food. Whenever possible,
farmers will pull off the road to allow others
to pass.
Slow down when you see the orange
triangular Slow Moving Vehicle emblem
warns drivers of a slow vehicle. All farm equipment traveling at
speeds of 25 mph or less are required to be marked with an SMV
emblem. Once you see it, slow down immediately.
Don’t assume the farmer knows you are driving near his vehicle.
Although most farmers check behind them whenever possible, they
are concentrating on keeping their equipment on the road and
avoiding oncoming traffic. Before you pass, use your car’s horn to
let the driver know where you are. Farmers may not be able to hear
you over their equipment noise.
Yield to wide vehicles: Sometimes farm equipment is wider
than travel lanes. If you approach wide equipment and cannot pass
safely, stop. Watch for pilot or escort cars, which help to indicate an
oversized vehicle. If you see one, pull off so the vehicle can pass
you.
by Drue Mielke
submitted by William Head, Assistant Chief
A surprise phone callCoal Valley Days is back
It was Wednesday, January 13th, I was riding in
the car, working on my laptop for work, on my way to
Springfield for the annual Illinois Association of Agricultural
Fairs (IAAF) convention when my cell phone rang. It was
longtime Coal Valley resident, Scott Parsons, of Coal
Valley Days fame. You may also know Scott as one of
the many friendly, smiling faces at the Shell gas station
downtown Coal Valley on U.S. 150.
Scott told me he had good news Coal Valley Days is back for 2016. He was able to
secure a carnival and the dates will be July 7, 8, and 9,
2016.
Everything is in the planning stage, but getting a
carnival booked is the biggest piece, so kudos to Mr.
Parsons for getting this done. The Carnival is C.D.A.C.
and I made a point to visit them at the IAAF convention
I was attending, which is a must for county fairs and
events like Coal Valley Days. As luck would have it, while
I was there, I ran into the Rock Island County Fair Board
members too. Nice people.
Will there be a parade for the kids in the village? To
make this happen, Coal Valley Days will need volunteers
to make this a reality.
Volunteers are a must for this wonderful, Coal Valley
community event to happen. I have volunteered for the
Beer and Pop Tent again this year, already. It’s a great
way to talk to everyone because in the summer, everyone
is thirsty!
Without volunteers, Coal Valley Days won’t
happen, as we discovered last year! If you would
like to get involved with this great community event,
please contact Mr. Scott Parsons at lottafunhouse@
yahoo.com.
Calls for January 2015
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Car Fire
10-50 (Auto Accidents)
Natural Gas/ Downed Power Lines
EMS
Structure Fire
Fire Alarm
Hazadous Materials
Citizen Assist
CO Detectors
Fire Prevention
Brush Fires
Mutual Aid Given
Auto Aid / Colona F.P.D.
Mutual Aid Received
Illegal Burning
MABAS 39 Call Up
River Rescue
Total calls
Coal Valley Fire Protection District....
We’re there when you need us.
Trinity Lutheran 2016 Easter Services
Ash Wednesday Service
TrinityFebruary
Lutheran
Easter
Services
10th, 2016
7:00 PM
Worship
Ash Wednesday
Service
Midweek
Lenten Services
February
PM2nd,
Worship
Wednesday, February
17th,10th,
24th,7:00
March
9th, &16th at 7:00 PM
Midweek
Lenten
Services
Palm
Sunday
St. Maria Goretti Church
Lenten Schedule
Mar. 20: Palm Sunday- 10:00 AM Mass
Mar. 24: Holy Thursday- 7:00 PM Mass
Mar. 25: Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 12:15 PM
Good Friday Service at 3:00 PM
at Mary, Our Lady of Peace, Orion
1402 10th Street, Orion.
Mar. 26
Easter Vigil- 7:30 PM
Mar. 27: Easter Sunday- 10:00 AM Mass
220 E 22nd Ave, Coal Valley, IL 61240
Mail: P.O Box 159, Coal Valley, IL 61240
www.smgcv.org
Parish Office: 799-3414
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Church Hall: 799-7283
Email: smg@smgcv.org
Wednesday, February
17th,
24th,
March
9th, &16th at 7:00 PM
March
20th,
8:45
AM 2nd,
Worship
SundayServices
MaundyPalm
Thursday
March
20th,24th,
8:45 7:00
AM Worship
March
PM
Maundy
Services
Good Thursday
Friday Services
24th, 7:00 PM
March 25th,
Good Friday
Easter
SundayServices
Services
March
25th,with
7:00Holy
PM Communion
6:30 AM Sunrise
Service
8:45 AM Service with Holy Communion
Easter Sunday Services
6:30 AM
Holy
2815Sunrise
W 3rd Service
St Coal with
Valley,
ILCommunion
61240
8:45 AM
Service with Holy Communion
http://trinitylutherancv.org
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday - Friday
2815 WPhone:
3rd St Coal
Valley, IL 61240
309-799-5650
http://trinitylutherancv.org
Pastor: Rev Robert E. Hagen
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday - Friday
Phone: 309-799-5650
Pastor: Rev Robert E. Hagen
Bicentennial News
1004 First Street
Coal Valley
(309) 743-1614
Kindergarten Pre-Registration
Submitted by Jennifer Ekstam, Administrative Assistant, Bicentennial Elementary
Kindergarten Pre-Registration and Open House is scheduled for
Thursday, April 28th, doors open at 5:30 with open house from 6:00
– 7:00pm, at Bicentennial School.
All potential Kindergarten students for 2016-2017 and their parents
are encouraged to attend the meeting. Students must be at least 5
years of age on or before September 1, 2016 to register.
Please share this information and form with any neighbors or friends
who have a child who may be registering for Kindergarten! Please
print out this form off below, complete, and return to school.
Or call school at (309) 743-1614.
Thank you!
Kindergarten Pre-Registration Information Request
Child’s Name:
Parent’s Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Date of Birth: