January 2015
Volume 17, Issue 1
On the internet at www.CoalValleyIllinois.org
Submit articles to: Editor- Drue Mielke, [email protected]
Come like us on Facebook! The Village and Police Department
CV Officer & Public Works honored for rescue

was in need of assistance.
The dispatcher advised that four children were in the
car and the driver — their mother — was afraid the car was
Two village employees were honored this week for
helping a mother and her four children safely escape an sport
utility vehicle that had skidded off the road and was tilting
dangerously on a steep embankment.
Chief of Police Mark Poulos
presented the Chief’s Challenge
Award to Officer Logan Thomas and
Director of Water and Sewer Stephen
Mullen for their efforts in November
24 incident on East 3rd Avenue, Coal
Valley.
“From time to time, we have an
employee or citizen who steps up to
the plate and goes above and beyond
their normal duty,” Chief Poulos said
during the presentation at a village
Stephen Mullen
board meeting.
Chief Poulos said the pair responded to a call from the
Rock Island County Communications Center of a motorist
who had lost control of her vehicle on the snowy street and
Officer Logan Thomas
about to roll down a steep embankment and into a
ravine filled with water. Snowy conditions caused the driver
to lose control of the sport utility vehicle.
Recycling now included in monthly fee
Please call 799-3604 for Village hours.
Below are items that may be recycled and also a listing of
items that should not be recycled.
Beginning January 1st, 2015 Coal Valley resident new
garbage monthly fee of $13.60 per month now includes
recycling. If you wish to recycle you will need to obtain a 65
gallon recycle cart.
Village Residents who wish to obtain carts need to contact
the Village Hall in person to fill out a new information card.
Submitted by Charles Meyer, secretary, Coal Valley Lions Club,
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The Coal Valley Lions held their annual Christmas Raffle
December 6, 2014 at Crabby’s Bar and Grill. The following
people won: Sandy Muse--$1000, Dave Jenkins--$100, Shirley
Winterest--$100, Justin Holland--$100, Corey Gordon--$100,
and Marilyn Swinford--$100--who donated it back to the Lions to
buy toys with.
The Lions would like to thank anyone and everyone for all
their donations. Whether it was buying raffle tickets, bringing a
new toy to Joe’s Place to get in a retired basket bingo game,
putting toys in any of the many toy collection boxes in and around
town, donating money for free pictures with Santa, whatever it
might have been we say in a big way THANK YOU COAL VALLEY
we couldn’t do this without you.
I never name names when thanking people because, invariably,
you’ll forget someone and make them mad, but one person that
has to be thanked both publicly and in person is Pastor Tim Snart
of the Presbyterian Church. He is the coordinator with the other
churches for the food for the food baskets, he lets us use the
Church basement correction: not use the Church basement. we
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January Happenings
Robert R. Jones Public Library
welcome!
Tuesday, January 20th 6:30 p.m. Valley Readers Book Club
This month’s selection is The Madonna of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Contact the library’s reception desk
to place a hold.
Recurring Events for Teens
Thursday, January 8th 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board
Come help plan events and earn volunteer hours! All teens are welcome. If you know what you want to
see in the library, have suggestions for books to order, or programming ideas drop in on the meeting.
To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Wednesday, January 14th 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Teen Book Club
Calling all teens! This month we’ll be reading the book Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
and meeting on January 14th to talk about it. Call to register at 309-799-3047. Pizza and soda will be
provided. To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
January Happenings
Wednesday, January 15 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Teen D.I.Y. @ the Library
Join
is for this new teen craft program. We’ll be making book spine cuffs which is perfect for the
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bookworm in us all! To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Recurring Events for Adults
Recurring Events for Kids
Mondays 6:00 p.m. Mahjong Group
Mahjong is a 4-player tile game that plays somewhat like rummy or poker. Players of all skill levels are
welcome!
Thursday, January 22nd 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Crafts for Tweens
Just in time for Valentine’s Days, we’ll be creating lovely paper heart garlands to decorate your room!
To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Mondays 10:00 a.m. Needlecrafts Group
Bring your embroidery, knitting, quilting, etc., and join us for a morning of needlecraft. Beginners are
welcome!
Tuesday, January 20th 6:30 p.m. Valley Readers Book Club
This month’s selection is The Madonna of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Contact the library’s reception desk
to place a hold.
Recurring Events for Teens
Thursday, January 8th 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board
Come help plan events and earn volunteer hours! All teens are welcome. If you know what you want to
see in the library, have suggestions for books to order, or programming ideas drop in on the meeting.
To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Wednesday, January 14th 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Teen Book Club
Calling all teens! This month we’ll be reading the book Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
and meeting on January 14th to talk about it. Call to register at 309-799-3047. Pizza and soda will be
provided. To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Wednesday, January 15th 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Teen D.I.Y. @ the Library
Join is for this new teen craft program. We’ll be making book spine cuffs which is perfect for the
bookworm in us all! To register call 309-799-3047 or stop by the library’s reception desk.
Recurring Events for Kids
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Hour
This month’s themes are Snuggle Up and Read, There’s a Hat for That, Curiouser and Curiouser, and
Animals that Hibernate. See the library’s website for more information. www.robertrjoneslibrary.org
Additional Information
E-news: Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter if you’d like to receive information regarding programs
and services we offer. Sign up at the library in person, call 799-3047 to get signed up, or e-mail
[email protected]
Did you know…
You can return books from any area library to another and they will be checked in and routed to
the correct library?
You can use your Robert R. Jones library card to check your account to see what items you have
out from any library in Rivershare, renew items and place holds that can be sent here?
The Robert R. Jones library offers Grolier Online and GALE Virtual Reference Library for
legitimate, up to date sources when doing research that you can access from home using the
library’s website?
Links and Drinks Indoor Golf opensExisting business reinvests in Coal Valley community
on their golf swing and combine Mulligan’s signature menu of
great food, variety of drinks, and wonderful staff and patrons.
For more information on Mulligan’s Valley Pub and Links
and Drinks Indoor Golf visit www.linksanddrinks.com.
photo by Drue Mielke
Links and Drinks Indoor Golf officially opened with a
ribbon cutting with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce on
December 3rd. Links and Drinks is located inside Mulligan’s
Valley Pub at 310 W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley. The ribbon cutting
celebrates the recent investment and additions to the inside
of Mulligan’s Valley Pub, including a new indoor high definition
golf simulation.
Mulligan’s Valley Pub is a casual Irish
Pub located on Coal Valley’s Route 6
retail district. Near the banks of the Rock
River, the pub first opened its doors in
April 2007.
Founders, Doug Van Der Ginst and
Pieter Hanson have over 40 years of
combined hospitality industry experience.
Doug’s experience includes owner/
operator, manager and consultant for Happy Joe’s restaurant
since the early 80s. Pieter has been bartending in local pubs
and private homes since the mid-80s. His vast knowledge of
the local area and customer service ensures guests will be
pleased with the Mulligan’s experience.
Links and Drinks features a world class golf simulator,
High Definition Golf™, whish is the only simulator that looks
and plays like the real thing. If you are looking for the best
golf simulator for your home or business, book a demo today.
You’ll soon know exactly why HD Golf is the system of choice
for PGA Tour Pros and top golf instructors around the world.
Available rain or shine, ice or snow, golfers can improve
their golf game all year long. Golfers can combine working
top: Jami Congdon pours a draft. bottom: Links and
Drink’s golf simulator, High Definition Golf™,
photo courtesy of Quad City Chamber of Commerce
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, village, and county officials join founders Doug Van Der Ginst and Pieter
Hanson (in center with scissors) in officially opening of Links and Drinks Indoor Golf on December 3rd.
January
submitted by William Head, Assistant Chief
12 Mon Moline School District 40 School Board Meeting, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:00 p.m. / Board meeting at\
7:30 p.m. at Coolidge Professional Development Room, 3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois.
12 Mon Colona Township Meeting, meets 7 p.m. at 510 Colona
Road, Colona. except in April and October when they meet on
the 2nd Tuesday of those months.
15 Thur Henry County Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Room 102J, 307 West Center St., Cambridge.
15 Thur Sociable Seniors meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2815 W. 3rd Street (Oak Glen Rd) at noon for potluck dinner.
19 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20 Tue Valley Readers Book Club, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coal Valley Municipal Center meeting room, 900 1st St. Contact the library at 799-3047 for more information
20 Tue Rock Island County Board Meeting, 5:30pm,
County Board Room on the third floor of the County Office Building, 1504 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, The public may enter
from the back parking lot off 4th Avenue.
21 Wed Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center Hall.
21 Wed Orion Community Unit School District #223 Board Meeting at the District Office, 1002 11th Ave., Orion,
22 Thur Lions Club Dinner Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Happy Joe’s, 320 W.1st Avenue (U.S. 6), Coal Valley.
Calls for November 2014
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Car Fire
10-50 (Auto Accidents)
Natural Gas/ Downed Power Lines
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Fire Alarm
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Citizen Assist
CO Detectors
Fire Prevention
Brush Fires
Fire Investigation
Mutual Aid Given
Mutual Aid Received
Illegal Burning
Flood Duty
River Rescue
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26 Mon Moline School District 40 School Board Meeting, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:00 p.m. / Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Coolidge Professional Development Room, 3430 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois.
28 Wed Zoning Commission Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Mun. Ctr Hall.
KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
It is that time of year when Bicentennial School is pre-registering next year’s kindergarten students. To
be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2015. Please mail or
drop off the form below to Bicentennial, 1004 First St, Coal Valley, IL 61240. You may also call the
school at 743-1614 with your child’s name, address, phone number, and date of birth. The school will
then send you an invitation to the pre-registration activities.
Bicentennial’s Pre-registration will be Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 6:00pm. The meeting will begin at
6:30pm. Students are invited to come to the school event; they will have an opportunity to see their new
classroom and meet the teachers.
Pre-Registration Information Request
Parent’s Name:
Student’s Name:
Address:
Phone:
Date of Birth: