Grantfork news, Feb. 21 edition

Fire Department Alert

Chief John Markus is cautioning everyone about burning during some of these windier days.

Even with the snow on the ground, brush fires can get out of hand very quickly.

The fire department was inundated with calls due to out of control brush fires this past week.

Just Jeans

During the month of February several churches will collect used adult jeans that are still in decent shape.

At the end of the month the jeans collected will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in St. Louis.

Collection sites in this area are: St. Gertrudes Church in Grantfork, St. Nicholas Church in Pocahontas, and in Highland they may be dropped off at St. Paul Catholic Church, KC Hall or the Police station.

Madison County Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

Call 618-296-5237 for an appointment. During the month of March, designated items will be accepted on March 2 and March 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Accepted items may be taken to 249 Old St. Louis Road in Wood River.

Accepting: oil-based paint, pesticides/herbicides, fertilizers and chemicals, cleaning solvents, paint thinners, hobby chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, old gasoline, pool chemicals, household batteries and anything containing mercury, medicine, lead acid batteries and fluorescent lights.

This is free for Illinois residents but does require an appointment.

Items not accepted: latex paint, tires, electronics, ammunition, agricultural waste, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, farm machinery oil, business or biohazard waste.