Another Fine Day.....
in greenview. It's almost the middle of the month. Just where did this month go.....I personally think the calendar gobblins are stealing days from us. I also think this happens as we age, as time passes faster at my current age than it did when I was waiting to be age 21.
Speaking of Greenview, does anyone know for whom this town was named?
Answer: Named after William Greene, a Menard County pioneer. Greenview was laid out in the year 1857 by a company of six men: George Blane, William Engle, Leonard Alkire, Milen Alkire, John Alkire and Lynn Greene. Willian Engle was seleced as trustee for the company, Mr. Greene was not a resident of Greenview at any time.
Charles L. Montgomery was the very first settler in Greenview precinct (before it was even Greenview). An 80-acre plot was purchsed by the land company mentioned before from Charles Montgomery for $8560, and another 80 acres from George Blane for $4800. Surveyed and recoreded October 2, 1857. Blocks were established as 300 feet square, streets 70 feet wide, alleys 16 feet wide, lots were 50 x 142 unless otherwise specified. But Greenview didn't become an incorporated town until May 6 1869.
And you know the rest of this story. Our families were either the first settlers (mine were) or your family came along and settled here, a few more ancestors were born, and then it came time for us to be born, and we lived here for a spell and some of us are still here and some of you left and Greenview remains Greenview.....the same place on the map as it was back when it started. Thank Goodness! I kind of like this little village.
Greenview Death/Anniversaries of Deaths
A fine Greenview resident died late last week. She lived in Homestead Valley near Sweetwater Road. Bessie "Dee" Weidhuner was a joy to know and as sweet as she could be. Rest in Peace Dee.
Death Anniversary: Rose Merrihew, age 95 died September 4, 2004. Gone but not forgotten. Her memory will remain with village of Greenview residents.
Tallula Fish Fry
Tallula firemen will hold a fishfry on Saturday September 26, at the Fire House. Lunch from 11am till 1pm and dinner from 4 to 7pm.
Fall Festival at Oakford
A fall festival will be held in Oakford on October 3-4 and October 10-11. Held at the Oakford Town Hall. Some space is available for vendors. Crafts, homemade candy and a bake sale. These dates coincide with Spoon River Drive so plan to make this a stop on your way.
Greenview Town Wide Garage Sales
October 10. Register by September 28. $5.00 fee.
New Salem Country Opry Still a Good Thing
Yes, the New Salen Country Opry still operates. And what a bargain for live music and great singers and band members. Ticket prices are still $8.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children under age 12. Show begins at 8pm every Saturday Night. Presenting Music since 1983!
Greenview Businesses You Might Want To Use
Hopefully I didn't leave many out. If you know of another business, I will be glad to list the business....just email me at: Greenviewyagottaknownews@yahoo.com
Casey's
Janssen Concrete (A.J.)
Kevin Janssen Homes
Zip & Zap
The Pub
Johnston Window Film
Tuttles Autos
Tuttles Service
Corner Tap (what is the name of this???)
Rolfs Implement
Sanert Auction
Lisa Janssen Beauty Operator
Chilli Bears
S&H Trucking
Please tell me if I left any out.
Basketball Before Long - Support Your Local Bulldogs
For Those Of Us Who Are a Part Of Small Town Greenview, Illinois. Those who were here still have the town in their heart.
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