Grantfork news, Dec. 27 edition

Wreaths Across America Ceremony 2023

This year’s ceremony was well attended with several braving the cold, damp temperatures to honor in remembrance local veterans that have passed away over the years.

Wreaths were laid on the many headstones at Grantfork Cemetery by family members, cub scouts, firemen, other veterans and members of the Grantfork Historical Society.

Those in attendance included Grantfork Historical Society, VFW Post 5694, American Legion Post 439, Cub Scout Pack 38, Madi Crawford, Rev. William Kapp, Grantfork United Church of Christ, Nathaniel Straub and the Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department.

Paperless Billing 2024

Start the New Year off with the new paperless billing available through the Village of Grantfork.

This paperless billing and automatic payment options may be utilized by all of the local customers.

This is available to anyone paying for water only or also for trash and sewer. This will help streamline services and guarantee that you receive your statement in a timely manner.

If you are interested, please contact our water billing department at 618-675-3400 or by email at waterbilling@grantforkil.gov to sign up for this program.

Grantfork UCC

Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. and Worship service at 10:15 a.m.

UFO welcomes the following new officers for 2024: President: Barb Eberhart, Vice President Vicki Warnecke, Treasurer Dianne Leitschuh and Secretary Deb Holcman.