Inauguration offers teachable moment for classes
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON Madison County students joined people all over the country Wednesday watching President Joe Biden become the 46th president of the United States.
Many Riverbend teachers watched the inauguration together with their students. Garrett Flowers, History Instructor for Marquette Catholic High School, said that his students were “surprisingly interested and well informed” in the inauguration.
“I have quite a few students who strongly support the president-elect and are very informed on his stances on tax and environmental reforms,” Flowers said. “On the other hand, many students are strong supporters of President Trump, are conscious of many of the contentious events unfolding, and bring up many of his economic and political stances.”
County to consider 3 new members
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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The appointments will fill the slots of three members who resigned since Nov. 30.
Tom McRae, who represented the 14th District, resigned Nov. 30 after being elected Circuit Clerk. Ray Wesley resigned his 6th District seat to serve as deputy circuit clerk.
Chrissy Dutton-Wiley resigned Dec. 18 because she married and moved out of the district.
Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler has recommended Valarie Doucleff for Wesley’s seat; Larry Meisenheimer to replace McRae; and Dana Brockman to fill Dutton-Wiley’s post.
All three of the positions must be filled by Republicans.
The meeting is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday and will be held via teleconference. The public can listen by accessing https://www.twitch.tv/madisoncountyiL.
EA-WR s Beatty: Using guidelines safer than out-of-state tourneys
Beatty: Using guidelinessafer than club tourneys
Pete Hayes, phayes@thetelegraph.com
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EA-WR boys basketball coach Steve Flowers watches from in front of his team’s bench. EA-WR athletic director Mark Beatty said that guidelines and recommendations issued by the IHSA last fall would make playing safer than Illinois-based athletes playing in club tournaments in other states. Show MoreShow Less
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EA-WR’s Kayla Brantley (20) puts up a shot in the lane after getting past Salem’s Lacey Jones last season. EA-WR and all schools in Illinois have been in a ‘pause’ with no games or practices, since November. Show MoreShow Less
Wood River suspends water shut-offs
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WOOD RIVER At the last city council meeting, the city notified the public that it has suspended water shut offs and customers can contact the city of Wood River’s finance department about making payment arrangements and also receive assistance in managing their water service bills.
Mayor Cheryl Maguire said the goal is to help citizens during this resurgence of COVID-19.
She also presented virtual Certificates of Recognition to the following:
• Joe Parmentier, former East Alton Wood River High School coach, for his recent election to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame
• Leigh Robinson, current principal at East Alton-Wood River High School, on being named the Southwest Division Secondary Principal of the Year for the Illinois Principals Association
By Mark Ellebracht - WBGZ Radio
The board of East Alton Wood River High School has adjusted its grading scale for the remainder of the school year. The board voted unanimously to change the “D” grading scale from a 69-64, with anything below 64 previously a failing grade, to 69-60.
District Superintendent John Pearson says he is hopeful the new scale is a motivator for students who are struggling to know that that they can still pass an exam, or assignment, with a 60-percent. He said many students are struggling with on-line learning this semester and is hopeful this will be a motivation to some to work hard as they close out the month.