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Mayor's Message

In spite of the economic downturn in 2008, the Village of Bethalto continued to grow residentially. That continued growth demonstrates that Bethalto is a community where people desire to move and reside.

We are looking forward to several projects in 2009 including:

* Phase II of the West Corbin Extension from Stadium Drive to just over the new Illinois 255. Along with that, we have applied for funding for Phase III, which will continue to connect West Corbin to Route 140 in Cottage Hills at Thelma Ave.

* We are also finalizing engineering on the Central Street project which will improve Central Street from the intersection at Prairie, heading east to Moreland Road. That project will include new concrete street, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. This is a great project for our community and will enhance the safety of our children who attend Parkside Elementary, the Boys and Girls Club, and our Central Park area.

* Jinkinson Bridge is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion sometime in August prior to the start of the new school year.

* Along with these infrastructure improvements, we also have park projects that are being funded through several grants, enabling us to provide new playground equipment at Southside Park, and additional playground equipment around the swimming pool area at Central Park, where the basketball court will also be rebuilt and resurfaced.

* The Village has also submitted proposals under the Stimulus Package requesting additional funding for road projects, sanitary sewer projects, and storm water projects.

* We are also continuing our efforts to work with local agencies to bring much-needed services to our area for residents with special needs. Our fundraising efforts in 2008 exceeded our goals. The Bethalto Charity Events Committee raised more than $110,000 combined for Autism Speaks and Special Olympics. The hard work from the committee demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the Bethalto community and the outcomes reflect its generosity.

Welcome

Perched upon the edge of the rolling Illinois prairie is the citysignsmall Village of Bethalto. Low green hills and picturesque farms frame this attractive community ofnearly 10,000 residents, one of the three fastest-growing communities in Madison County. The peaceful setting and relaxed lifestyle make Bethalto an ideal place to raise a family. Yet, it’s close proximity to the rest of the St. Louis metropolitan area means that your family will never exhaust the tremendous variety of cultural opportunities and entertainment nearby...more

Car show in park to benefit Special Olympics and Autism Speaks

The Village Charities Committee will play host to a "Car Show in the Park" July 25th to raise funds for Special Olympics and Autism Speaks. Along with the car show, the event will include food and family activities. Prizes will be awarded in several classes.

Foundation laid for new basketball court

Resurfacing has begun on the new basketball court at Central Park. A $29,000 grant from the Madison County Park and Recreation Commission will enable the Village to resurface the court. A new foundation of asphalt marked the beginning phase. A painted, rubberized surface and new basketball goals will complete the project this spring.

Middleschoolers give village royal treatment

Middle school students from Trimpe Middle School recently royaltreatment donated hours of community service to the village, planting flowers, gathering trash and providing cleanup of neighborhood civic organizations.

The school's annual "Royal Treatment" project consisted of hundreds of students from grades six through eight. The students planted flowers in flower boxes and parks throughout the village and cleaned up trash. They also provided indoor cleaning services at the Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills.

Top Cops: Police donation largest in state

A donation from the Bethalto Police Department and the Village Charities Committee deepened the pockets of Special Olympics Illinois this month. Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO Doug Snyder was in town to receive a ceremonial check for more than $59,000 to the organization’s Torch Run. The Bethalto contribution was the largest single donation of any law enforcement agency in the state in 2008...more