Earlville News

There was a time when drive-in movie theaters were as abundant and as profitable as drive-through restaurants are now.

When Hallie Menefee was given a slab of wood and told to make in into a bookshelf in Jim Lawler's industrial arts class at Shepherd Middle School, she was a bit overwhelmed.

Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and city police departments.

Four La Salle County area men were charged with threatening of a public official, a Class 3 felony, following an early morning incident in Earlville Monday.

Dixon Police Teresa Cecchetti, 19, Derek Hubbell, 19, Sarina Venier, 19, James Stegmaier, 19, Jazzie Pinzon, 19, and Ryan Harrington, 19, all of Dixon; and Roli Teko-Folly, 20, and Kale-Ane Idee-Igboh, 20, both of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Saturday, at 924 Marvid Ave.; unlawful consumption of liquor; notice to appear in court.

STARVED ROCK ABATE Starved Rock Chapter, ABATE of Illinois, will have its monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Jake & Elwood"s, 1011 E. U.S. 34, Earlville.

Trustee Paula Endress of Earlville stepped down from the Illinois Valley Community College board on June 25.

Barbara Schultz, outreach worker for Mendota Area Senior Services, will be at the Adams Township Building in Leland from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, and at the Earlville Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone older than 60 who needs assistance with Medicare paperwork is invited.

The La Salle County State's Attorney's Office filed these charges, arising from The Times' coverage area, that were not included in police reports.

Justin A. Francis, 18, 638 W. Main St., was arrested Saturday in the 600 block of West Madison Street for driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, possession of alcohol by a minor, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following students received degrees in December from Northern Illinois University: EARLVILLE : Heather DePolo, Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Crystal Stangland and Edward Kelly, both of Ottawa, exchanged marriage vows at 1:30 p.m. April 25, 2009 at St.

Irene E. Hickey, 44, 2750 Columbus St., was cited Tuesday on the riverwalk for unlawful consumption of alcohol in public.

Gloria Votava, executive director of the Marseilles Public Library, told the board at this month's meeting the library received a $5,631.62 Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant for 2009.

Jim Phelps of Monmouth readies Monday morning to begin the initial trek of the Heritage Tractor Adventure with his 15-year-old black Labrador, Worf, riding in back on a specially built elevated platform.

The money saved by La Salle County if the County Board's committee structure is streamlined may not last long.

STARVED ROCK MODEL 'A' In April, several members of the Starved Rock Model "A" Club gathered at the automotive lab at Ottawa Township High School for a safety check of their Model A"s in preparation for the upcoming touring season.

Lee County Sheriff Bethany E. Dixon, 22, of Dixon; 4:20 p.m. Saturday; Lee County warrant, contempt-nonpayment. Gerald E. Maple, 62, of Earlville; 7:25 p.m. Tuesday; criminal trespass to a residence; given notice to appear in court.

The Illinois LST Association has elected H. Vincent Peffley president for next year.

District seniors competed recently in Illinois Valley Community College"s 24th annual High School Writing Competition involving both essay and journalism writing.