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If you have donated whole blood on or before 7/26/2010, or double reds on or before 5/31/2010, you are eligible to give again September 20.

Appointments are made in 15 minute increments from 2:00 until 6:45 p.m.

When making an appointment, select a time and provide your phone number.  If the desired slot is available, it will be assigned to you.  If it is filled, you will be contacted and asked to select another time.  Remember: donors with appointments will be served first.

Please consider giving!   For more information or to make an appointment call the number shown on the poster or email: secorblooddrive@gmail.com today.

Walk-ins are always welcome!

NEW FIRE PUMPER ON THE WAY:  The Secor fire department and the trustees have decided to purchase a  new 2011 model fire engine which will be arriving in July or August 2010 (see the attached photo.)  The new engine has a five man cab on an International chassis and will carry 1,000 gallons of water with a 1,250 gallon per minute pump.  It’s design specifications will make this engine the most aggressive structure/rescue truck the department has ever had. It will come with many extras (tools) that the department has needed for a long time, the most important being a thermal imaging camera.  At this time it is assumed that the 1972 Ford will be sold, but the asking price has not been set.  The goal of the department in 4-6 years, (after the 2011 truck is paid off ), will be to purchase a 3,000 – 4,000 gallon tanker to replace the current fast attack truck. 

ONGOING GRANTS:   Unfortunately, the grants for last year that were applied for all failed.   However, there are several ongoing grant requests this year for EMS turnout gear, radio equipment and a regional grant request with El Paso and others for a burn tower for training. 

ONE LAST THING:   A statement made on this website needs to be corrected:  The brush truck that was discussed in a previous posting was not part of a grant - it was purchased by the Secor fire department on a state bid.

This is a photo of the new fire engine being assembled at the factory

The following items cannot be picked up:  Tires, paint or hazardous chemicals; Cement, bricks, blocks, or pavers; Drywall, shingles, or construction materials.

Anyone willing to help, please contact Darrin or Ben at 744-2444.

This photo was taken facing northeast.  The two story building located on the corner on the right side of the photo is the Secor Hotel which was consumed by fire, either in 1903 or 1904, and was in the process of being rebuilt when the photo was taken.  If you look carefully, you can see the workmen on the second floor.  It is interesting to see how few houses were located on the north and east side of the village at that time.   Most of the houses in this photo are still in existence today.  

This photograph of the village is one of many which can be found in the Secor Sesquicentennial Book.

     Mrs. Rediger  thanked club for new reading material. 

     The President informed members that 6th grade had sold $40 in ads for year book.  Anyone wishing to put in a complimentary ad for $1.00 may do so.

     A petition was signed by a number of townspeople and presented to El Paso board members to ask for more school rooms.

     It was suggested that club have a dance and motion voted on by secret ballot.  Motion carried and tentative plans were made for a Spring dance.  Melvin Moreland made a motion and Mary Hunsinger seconded.  Motion carried.

     Lucille Wagner made a moton that school club place a $10.00 ad in year book.  Jim Wilkey seconded.  Motion carried.

     Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. and was followed by a program presented by the 6th grade.

     The 6th grand won the $5.00 award for attendance.

                                                                                                                                      Jan Van Scyoc, Secretary

     The Department recently sold it’s undersized 1984 Ford water tanker to the Village of Secor, which intends to convert it to a utility truck/snow plow.  A new grant has been written to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) which, if awarded, will make possible the purchase of a new water tender capable of hauling 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of water.  Tenders of this type are invaluable when fighting rural fires when an adequate supply of water is not available.  Current plans are, to eventually  sell the oldest pumper, a 1970′s model  Ford, which would  be  replaced by a later model used truck  having a 5 or 6 man crew cab.

In addition, the Department has several state and federal grants pending that will allow the purchase of additional greatly needed equipment to better fulfill it’s mission to serve the residents of the Secor Fire Protection District.

The Department currently has a total of 19 firefighters, 10 of which are First Responders.  At the present time there are four members that are finishing up the Fire Fighter II training academy.

     Old business was taken care of first.  Having doors put on girls toilets was discussed.  Nothing definite accomplished.  Methods of getting a larger percentage of attendance at meetings were as follows:  M. Duffy suggested printing membership cards and have each pupil take them home with a program sheet of coming events.  L. Wagner suggested a potluck supper to be held next meeting night.  A cash bonus to the room having the largest percentage of attendance each meeting night.  The bus situation was also discussed, with a possible rerouting or additional buses.

     Chairmen of committees were appointed.  L. Wagner – Membership;  M. Hernejar – Program;  John Rediger – Publicity with Martin Duffy helping.  Mrs. Robenstein and Mrs. Toole volunteered to take charge of refreshments.  Room Mothers are as follows:  Mrs. Wessel’s Room:  Mrs. Attig and Mrs. Jim Wilkey.  Mrs. Shuman’s room:  Mrs. Duffy and Mrs. Edwards.  Mrs. Rediger’s room:  Mrs. Bell and Mrs. McGough.  Mr. Schlagel’s room:  Mrs. Heyungs and Mrs. Seidel.

     Mr. Duffy discussed tentative plans for a  community celebration on July 4th, next year.  Each church and organization could have a booth as a money making project.

     Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Jane Van Scyoc,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Secretary

12/04:  EMS responded to a medical call in Secor for a person with low blood pressure; patient was transported by Eureka Ambulance.

12/14:  Responded to a person in Secor who had collapsed and was unresponsive; was also transported by Eureka Ambulance

12/15:  Secor Fire was called by Eureka for mutual aid:  Were asked to bring a tender to shuttle water to a fully involved barn fire north of Eureka on Rt. 117.

12/15:  While wrapping up fire call, Secor Fire responded to a single car accident without injuries south of Rt. 24 on 2000E.  Vehicle ran off road and hit a stop sign.

12/24:  Responded to a possible overdose within Secor.  Patient was transported by Eurkea Ambulance.

12/27:  Responded to a working fire at 305 S. Fourth Street, Secor.  A ladder truck from Eureka and an engine from Roanoke provided mutual aid.  The cause of the fire was undetermined.

01/21:  Responded to a down power line at the intersection of 1275E and 700N.

Secor School, 1957

        Meeting was called to order by Pres. Ray Bigger.  Minutes of last meeting were read and accepted.  Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $242.42 and accepted on a motion by Lucille Wagner and Esther Robenstein.

     A picnic committee was selcted.  Esther Robenstein offered her asistance.  Others on committee are Mrs. McFall, Mary Heyungs and Juanita Bigger.

     Election of officers for coming school year were held.  Incumbent Pres. Ray Bigger had no opposition.  Martin Duffy was elected over Elfrieda Peters for Vice Pres.  Jane Van Scyoc,  Sec. had no opposition.  Lucille Wagner was elected over Doris Heller for treasurer.

     The trip was discussed, total cost of such being $195.00 or a cost of $3.25 per pupil.  It was decided to pay cost of trip for 4 room mothers.  A special meeting was called for May 5 to make final arrangements and to check on financial standing.

     Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. on a motion by Mrs. McFall and Betty Steidinger.

                                                                                                                                                          Jane Van Scyoc, Secretary

 Secor School Club, May 5, 1959

       A special meeting was held to coordinate plans for coming trips.  A motion was made for School Club to pay in full the expenses of both trips.

     It was decided that no child was to bring more than $.50 for long trip and a maximum of $.25 for Peoria trip.  Girls should wear nothing shorter than pedal pushers.

     Buses were to leave at 7:00 A.M.  All children were to be there by 6:45 A.M.

Santa Fe #389, Roanoke, 1907

Although Secor has had its own share of accidents involving the railroad, the accompanying photo is not about Secor, but about our neighbor to the northwest, Roanoke, Illinois.  Hopefully, there are some folks from the adjouning communities checking out this website from time to time. 

 This is a very poor photo from a postcard showing Santa Fe Engine No. 389 which derailed in Roanoke on August 30, 1907.  It appears to be near the railroad’s water tank.