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Volume 22 • Number 45 Proudly serving the area since 1999 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Shoppers Needed for Dwight Christmas for Kids The Christmas for Kids pro - ber 12 , to pick up a list. gram in Dwight needs volun - Gifts purchased will need to teers to shop for the children be wrapped and properly la - using their “Wish Lists” and beled when dropped off at the funds from the Christmas for church Thursday, December 10 Kids Committee. Tbetween 11 ha.m. and 5:30 e Paper To become a shopper, you p.m. may go to Dwight United Methodist Church, 701 S. Co - If you have any questions, lumbia St., between 10 a.m. contact the Christmas for Kids and 2 p.m. Thursday, Novem - Committee at 815- 584-2179.

Gardner Village Board Discusses Tree Lighting by Donald Phillips inspection documents and let - ters. Phillips commented he The Gardner Village Board would review the information met in regular session October provided and advise the board 26, opening their regular busi - if he had questions. Phillips ness with discussion of the an - closed his comments by thank - nual Christmas tree lighting. ing the village for inviting legal The ceremony will be held the counsel to the meeting to pro - Sunday after Thanksgiving – tect the interests of the village November 29, 6:00 p.m. and residents. FUN ON THE FARM! Oly Mayor Mike Serena noted Farms, Emington, opened to there will be changes to address Commissioner Dick Hile - the public in October – offer - the pandemic including social man reported the village made ing a true farm experience distancing, individually its first payment on the water with a plethora of activities wrapped treats, and no festival tower. Engineer Casey McCol - for both children and adults. of trees at the First Midwest lom commented the water The farm features a petting Bank. tower is progressing according zoo, Clydesdale rides, and Resident Don Phillips, ap - to schedule. Mayor Serena more. pearing on the agenda, thanked commented the existing water the village for their response to tower, built in the 1940’s, was his recent FOIA requests and one of the first six of its type expressed his surprise that the constructed. The same com - village did not keep a log of in - pany that constructed the exist - spections and communications ing tower in the ’40s will also to residents, instead providing complete the new tower in him with copies of the actual 2021.

Dwight Approves Changes to Fine Rate Schedule ITEP Grant Application Approved / October 26 Board of Trustee Actions by Madelyn Fogarty third offense with no reduction Oly Farms Opens In Emington [email protected] for early payment. Parking rules/handicapped parking will An ordinance to amend Ap - change to the State’s fine rate Charming Family Farm With Petting Zoo, Clydesdale Rides pendix E, Fine Rate Schedule of $250. of the Village of Dwight Mu - An ordinance amending Discusses Decision to Open, Plans for Future nicipal Code was approved Dwight’s Municipal Code with By Bridget DeWaard then go on to get married in “Kris thought I was nuts,” sibilty of running the farm- during the October 26 session respect to time limit parking This October, Oly Farms, 2009, deciding to carry on the Lena said, amused as she retold based business. Having tested of Dwight’s Board of Trustees. rules was also approved desig - located in Emington, decided legacy of Lena’s Grandparents the story of her quest for more the waters and loved every mo - Effective November 1 , the nating two-hour parking limits to open its doors, delighting and operating their farm with animals. Already having the ment of it, the Olsons decided Standard Fine Penalty rate for effective October 26. The visitors for the past month with their family ever since. Kris, a horses, a donkey and chickens, to continue on with the dream, ordinance violations will in - amended section reads “On the a wide range of activities. member of the Air National she asked to go to Indiana after officially opening Oly Farms. crease as follows: West side (business side) of Stemming from the family Guard, would end up being de - discovering a calf she hoped to They have planned to be • First Offense - $100 plus West Main Street from Prairie farm Kris and Lena Olson have ployed overseas several times bring home for their future pet - open, even if in spurts, while all affiliated costs Avenue to the Fox Center cross grown through hardwork and throughout the years during his ting zoo. Though admittedly weather permits, closing after • Second Offense - $200 walk,” and “On the East side of love, they strive to impart service. “Having a farm gave somewhat skeptical at first, and winter formally arrives and plus all affiliated costs West Main Street from Prairie pieces of their experience to me something to do, as well as initially needing some convinc - temperatures make it too diffi - • Third Offense - $300 plus Avenue to the South sidewalk everyone they happen to meet having lots of comfort from the ing, Lena warmly remembered cult to enjoy the animals. Once all affiliated costs entrance to the Historic Depot, at the farm. animals when he was away,” her husband’s constant and un - spring and the fair weather re - The following sections in and from the North sidewalk Growing up, Lena always she recalled of their days spent wavering support throughout turns, they will reopen, posting the Fine Rate Schedule will entrance to the Historic Depot loved animals, recalling fond apart. “I needed to stay busy, to the entire process as she pur - hours and available appoint - change to the Standard Fine to the Fox Center Crosswalk” memories of accompanying pass the time.” sued her dream. From there, ments on their Facebook page, Penalty: “The spaces in between the two her Grandparents when they Their farm grew steadily the farm grew even greater, as which can be found by search - • Section 8.606, Park Cur - sidewalk entrances will remain showed their shetland ponies, over time, as Lena’s love for Lena continued to search and ing “Oly Farms”. Leading up few unlimited.” and participated in 4-H events. animals led her to constantly be add (sometimes comically in to the weather-related closure, • Section 9.311, Water, Tam - In other business and fol - Raised on a farm in Fairbury, on the search for more to add secret) more animals. “Every they will also post on the page pering with Meters lowing a Public Hearing, a Res - she would eventually move to to their family farm. “We have time my husband [came] home of temporary open days if pos - • Section 12.607, Waste Dis - olution to approve an Illinois Emington, living now on the always been around animals, from work,” Lena jovially ad - sible during lingering favorable posal Transportation Enhancement farm that her Grandfather grew but I saw a couple of horses for mitted, “there was a new ani - conditions. “I would love to do • Section 16.203, Nudity Program (ITEP) grant applica - up on. “I have learned a lot of sale by Morris in the Spring of mal on the farm.” some carriage rides still,” Lena and Sexual Conduct tion was approved. ITEP pro - discipline, respect and respon - 2009,” she said, recounting Before the animal-centered said, “if we get some decent • Section 20.303 Plus Com - vides state and federal funding sibility with having a farm,” how she had also always business came entirely to days.” munity Service, Truancy for walking, biking, and trail she said fondly, an experience wanted a Clydesdale. She con - fruition, Kris and Lena would The farm is home to a mul - • Section 20.402 Plus Com - projects around the state. If Olson would love for others to tinued, remembering excit - raise various horses, travel to titude of animals, offering a munity Service, Parental Re - awarded to Dwight, the ITEP share. Full of family history edly, “[That day] we came participate in local county fairs wide variety for children and sponsibility grant would be used to extend and loved through generations, home with seven! I was in as well as state fairs, and even adults alike to pet, enjoy, and • Section 24.220, Plumbing a walking/bike path from Lions the farm is of great importance heaven.” Prior to this purchase, bring their animals along as a experience. “[Currently we and Sewers Lake to Morris Road using the to the Olsons, who take care to the Olsons had just a couple of mobile petting zoo, visiting have] Clydesdales, a mini don - A fine rate revision for lit - southbound lane of the discon - nurture and spread this love to quarter horses. Their farm daycares and nursing homes. key, goats,” which Lena clari - tering in public parks increased tinued Route 66 highway. The all those who visit. quickly filled with their new After reaching a point fied also included fainting to $500 per offense to coincide path would then continue from Meeting her husband in precious additions, and the de - where they felt comfortable, goats, “a mini Hereford cow, with State standards. Morris Road to Renfrew Park. 2005, Lena was working at Big sire Lena had long held of run - they made the decision this Oc - alpacas, a sheep, basset Fines for parking offenses The estimated cost of the proj - R at the time, when Kris hap - ning a farm-based business tober to tentatively open the hounds, a rabbit, chickens, will also increase to $25, $50 ect is $816,875. The grant is an pened to stop by to visit his grew right along with their farm, hoping to gauge public geese and guineas.” and $75 per first, second and (continued on page 12) brother-in-law. They would ever-growing animal family. interest and determine the fea - (continued on page 9) Page 2 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 The Paper

FOR THE RECORD It’s History… Tickets Issued Accident Report by Dwight Police Friday, October 22, 10:37 Michael J. Gliwa, 37, p.m., an accident was reported Dwight, driving 21-25 MPH on S. Washington St. involving above limit; driving during sus - a Chevrolet 4-door, driven by pension. Gloria Picciolo, Dwight, which struck a parked and unoccupied Persons in the police report Ford utility. are innocent of any charges Monday, October 26, 7:15 until proven guilty in a court of p.m., an accident was reported law. on Rt. 66 at Brewster Rd. in - volving a Chevrolet Cruze, Temps - Dwight Police Blotter driven by Laini Kelley, Gard - October 26: 9:03 p.m., ner, which struck a deer. 2020 Dwight Police were dispatched Oct. 22 – high 80°, low 49° to the 100 block of Bannon for Oct. 23 – high 67°, low 32° a domestic disturbance. .5” precip. October 28: 3:48 p.m., Oct. 24 – high 46°, low 32° Dwight Police met with a male Oct. 25 – high 47°, low 34° at Dwight Police Dept. The Ambulance Runs male surrendered his FOID .02” precip. by Dwight EMS Oct. 26 – high 35°, low 31° card; 8:48 p.m., Dwight Police October 27: 3200 N. Rd., conducted a traffic stop on Rt. .07” precip. / trace snow trauma, Morris; S. Prairie, Oct. 27 – high 37°, low 30° 66. Arrested was Michael medical, refusal; Spencer, med - .03” precip. 50TH PROGRAM FOR VETS –– William Schneidereit (center), entertainment chairman for Gliwa, 37, Dwight, for Driving ical, Morris. the Cantigny Post, VFW (center), is shown accepting a “Certificate of Appreciation” from the While License Suspended and October 28: W. Waupansie, Oct. 28 – high 47°, low 30° Dwight Veterans’ Hospital for the Cantigny Post’s 50th entertainment program presented at Speeding. His vehicle was medical; Mazon, medical, the hospital last night. Dr. M. Herbert Fineberg (at left) is superintendent of the Dwight Hos - towed from the scene. Morris; Mazon, medical, Mor - One Year Ag o – Nov. 4 , 2019 pital. Holding the certificate is Merlin (Bud) Legner, recreation supervisor for the hospital. ris. high 43°, low 27° (Monson photo.)

Updates to Livingston Cty. COVID-19 Testing Site State Rep. Tom Bennett, 106th District 1,700 individuals have been IDES Gets Negative tested for the virus at Liv - Performance Review ingston County’s site. The Better Government As - the challenge posed by the pan - “We’re very pleased with sociation has released a study demic. Illinois should look to the response we’ve received finding that the Illinois Depart - their examples to improve our from the community in regard ment of Employment Security own system. to this service,” said Brad Sol - (IDES) was not prepared for berg, President of OSF Saint the more than two million un - IHSA announces return of James. “We’re glad to be able employment claims which high school basketball. Last to continue working with have been filed over the past spring the pandemic hit just as LCHD in this joint effort seven months due to the coro - the Illinois High School Asso - through the change of seasons.” navirus outbreak. ciation was set to kick off its Livingston County’s Because of this lack of state basketball tournament. COVID-19 testing site operates preparation many of those ap - Spring sports were cancelled, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to plying for unemployment in - as well as football this fall. But noon at its current location – in surance benefits had to contend this week the IHSA announced the parking lot of OSF Saint with extremely long wait times that it would be starting boys James – John W. Albrecht before they could begin getting and girls basketball practices Medical Center, located along assistance checks. Illinoisans on November 16 and games on faced wait times considerably November 30. The Illinois Illinois Route 116 just west of longer than those applying in State Board of Education is - Interstate 55. other states. sued its response on Thursday. It is important to note that The study looked at how I have reached out to the THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING SITE, located in the persons with an appointment many UI applications were IHSA to learn more about their parking lot of OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, has been updated will receive priority service, as able to be reviewed and checks plans for safely conducting a to withstand the weather changes that are quickly approaching. The testing site is open from a limited number of tests are mailed within seven days of an basketball season. They are en - 8:30 a.m. to noon on weekdays. Appointments are not necessary to receive testing, however it available each day. It is initial application. Before the gaging with school superin - is recommended – as those with appointments receive top priority. strongly recommended that in - pandemic IDES reached this tendents, and ultimately the dividuals call the LCHD at goal about 80% of the time. decision of whether or not to Livingston County’s drive- The testing site was estab - Medical Center, with an objec - 815-844-7174, ext. 210 or ext. But by this summer it was only participate will be made at the thru COVID-19 testing site has lished in a collaborative effort tive of increasing COVID-19 216, to schedule an appoint - getting UI benefits to appli - local level. a new look, as they have tran - between the Livingston County testing accessibility for Liv - ment. cants within seven days about Schools and sports are im - sitioned to a more weather-suit - Health Department (LCHD) ingston County residents. Insurance is not required to 1% of the time. Meanwhile, portant parts of our communi - able structure for the colder and OSF HealthCare Saint Between September 8 and be tested; however, insurance household ex-penses continued ties and our society. months ahead. James – John W. Albrecht October 30, approximately will be billed if available. to mount while applicants Neighboring states have found waited. ways to safely restart high IDES also fell short in four school sports, as has the Big en other categories as measured Conference with college Dwight Economic Alliance by the U.S. Department of sports. Low Cost Labor and other federal agen - This must be done safely, Open cies. Those benchmarks in - however, and I was glad to see Board Seats Advertising cluded detection of that the IHSA is prioritizing January 1st overpayments or improper health and safety in its plan and Must apply by Complete Coverage payments and steps taken to re - also involving local school of - November 10th cover mistaken payments. A bi - ficials in the decision-making partisan group of lawmakers process. Call or Email Great Readership! has taken calling for public DEA Office for hearings into these failures as How much do we owe? As more information: they harm both the applicants of the time of this writing, 815.584.1830 That’s who have to wait such a long the State of Illinois owes janderson@ time for benefits and the tax - $8,075,527,376 in unpaid bills dwightalliance.org payers who must swallow the to state vendors. One year ago, The Paper costs of funds that are paid out the backlog stood at $6.2 bil - in error. Other states have met lion. This figure does not in - clude debts that can only be estimated, such as our un - funded pension liability.

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Godley Park District Upcoming Events, Activities Adam Dontz Godley Park District, 500 S. November 25 . 10:00 a.m; fourth and fifth Speaks to Kankakee St. in Godley, is of - A fee applies for transporta - grades playing from 10:00- fering the following upcoming tion (lunch is on your own). All 11:30 a.m.; and sixth through Dwight Rotary events and activities: trips depart at 10:30 a.m. eighth grade playing from Adam Dontz, CEO of Register and pay by Mon - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Greater Livingston County Circle Jam day, November 16 . A fee applies, with first Economic Development Coun - Do you play a musical in - through third grade players re - cil (GLCEDC), was the strument and want to join other Seniors ALIVE! ceiving a discount. speaker at the October 7 musicians for a jam session? Those 55 and older are in - Due to COVID-19, their Dwight Rotary Club meeting. Give Circle Jam a try. vited to join for a morning of numbers are very limited for Adam gave an overview of This free program for all bingo, lunch, and more Tues - this program, so make sure to the GLCEDC, including an up - ages is held at the Rec Hall day, December 1 , at 10:30 register by January 7. date on Livingston County’s (next to the water tower), and a.m. T-shirt sizes are needed equalized assessed value the next event is Saturday, No - A fee applies. Register and upon registration. (EAV), unemployment rate, vember 14 , from 5:00-8:30 pay by Monday, November and labor force. p.m. 23 . The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Since 2015, the GLCEDC and its partners have worked Taco Bout Bingo Santa’s “Grinchy” Shindig On this Ark Encounter bus with over 25 companies and Godley Park District’s fam - Join for this special holiday trip, your group will go inside four area school districts in the ily bingo and taco night is dinner Godley Park District has a life-size recreation of Noah’s county, resulting in: approxi - back – Friday, November 20 , planned Saturday, December Ark. mately 3,000 jobs created from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 12 , from 4:00-5:45 p.m. – there This bus tour also takes your and/or retained; enhanced over Join for a night of family may be a surprise visit from the group to the Creation Museum, THE INCREASE IN COVID-19 NUMBERS has forced Mor - 2.6 million square feet of man - fun and tasty food as you enjoy green guy himself. the Newport Aquarium, and a ris Hospital, and all of its facilities, to return to its strict visitor ufacturing and retail space; tacos while playing bingo Dinner will be served at sightseeing cruise on the Ohio guidelines – in an effort to keep patients and staff safe. Visit over $65 million in capital in - games for prizes (no cash 4:30 p.m., sharp. River. morrishospital.org/covid19 for the latest restrictions. vestment; and impacted the ed - prizes). A fee applies, which in - The trip runs Monday, ucation of nearly 4,000 A fee applies, which in - cludes dinner and a picture. April 12, through Friday, Livingston County students cludes tacos, drinks, and prizes, Kids ages two to 12 receive a April 16, 2021, and the bus Morris Hospital Visitor through their GLCEDC Sci - with kids ages five to 12 re - discount. will depart at 8:00 a.m. ence, Technology, Engineering ceiving a discount. Traditional Due to COVID-19 restric - A fee applies for both single Restrictions Back in Effect and Math (S.T.E.M.) program - and kid-friendly bingo games tions, their numbers are very and double occupancy for In response to the increasing patients having surgery and ming initiatives. will be played. limited for this program, so adults, age 18 and up. A deposit number of COVID-19 cases in procedures involving anesthe - Adam also discussed em - Due to COVID-19, their make sure to register by Satur - is due at time of registration, the community, and for the sia, emergency patients, and all ployment incentive grants, numbers are very limited for day, December 5 . with the final payment due safety of patients and staff, patients going to the hospital property tax abatements, and this event, so make sure to reg - February 5, 2021. Morris Hospital is returning to for any service. The same re - building improvement grants. ister by Monday, November Youth Basketball strict visitor guidelines, which strictions are in place at all Adam can be contacted at 815- 16 (no exceptions). You won’t want to miss this For reservations or more in - went into effect October 31. Morris Hospital facilities in - 842-2900 or adam@glc exciting eight weeks of sharp - formation, contact Angie Krug One designated visitor/sup - cluding immediate and conven - edc.org. Lunch Out & About ening your dribbling, shooting, at 815-458-6129, ext. 2. port person age 18 or older will ient care locations and Dwight Rotary Club meets Join the laughter and fun as defensive, and passing skills. only be permitted for laboring physician offices. Wednesdays at noon at the they venture to different restau - Youth Basketball will run Follow Godley Park District mothers, children 17 and For hospitalized patients Dwight Country Club and is rants, with Kansai Japanese from January 9 through Feb - on Facebook and visit their younger, and patients who re - who are at the end of life, visi - open to the public. Steakhouse in Bourbonnais ruary 27 , with first through website, godleypark.com, reg - quire continual assistance. 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GCHH will tancing protocols the heroes First Nine Weeks once again delight over 80 chil - will be shopping without the High Honor Roll ico, Landyn Phillips. dren in Grundy County with children before the big day Eighth Grade: Tess Brooks, Fifth Grade: Lily Buck, Ella Christmas joy as they partner after having been given a de - Cheyenne Jett. Friddle. with local heroes; firefighters, tailed shopping list from mom Sixth Grade: Carmela D’Am - Fourth Grade: Lyla Cacello, police officers, deputies, and and dad. Leah Olson, Grady Phillips. emergency medical services Heroes and Helpers Honor Roll providing children with much throughout the county will then Seventh Grade: Gabi Harvey. needed clothes, coats, and greet the children on December Sixth Grade: Tyler Gubbins, shoes along with toys from 12 for three different seatings Jack Popplewell, Tessa Santa. at First Christian Church in Rankovich, Peyton Thomas. December 12 will be the big Morris. The children and their Fifth Grade: Marissa Bafia, celebration day. This year will families will be seated at their Cara Boudreau. present many changes due to own individual tables and be Fourth Grade: Ellie Marquez, COVID-19 safety precautions. given their gifts from the he - Jacob Schonscheck, Ty Tjelle. In the past, children have been roes and then be given toys from Santa, who has already put the date on his calendar to attend. The children will be RAFFLE treated to individually wrapped Q meals and crafts provided by First Christian Church. Prize Pool Over $5,878 Applications are open to OPEN TO THE PUBLIC children ages four to 15. All ap - Drawing every Tuesday at 8 p.m. plicants’ families must be expe - riencing loss, trauma, poverty, Tickets can be purchased at the Mess Hall and/or hardships of some kind and provide a detailed account or Legion Bar until drawing of said event to qualify. 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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 21, 2020, a certificate was filed in the Of - fice of the County Clerk of Livingston County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as A Few Good Stamps, located at 207 W. North, Dwight, IL 60420. Dated this 21st day of Octo - ber, 2020.

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William C. Reynolds Jr. Rosella E. Herb Minutes William C. “Bill” He served in the U.S. Rosella E. Herb, 87, of Rosella is survived by her Reynolds Jr., 58, of Navy as a Corpsman Dwight, IL died Wednesday, caregiver, Suzin Holtz- with rural Blackstone died at the Jacksonville, October 28, 2020 at 8:58 a.m. Furlano, and many cousins. 5 Friday, October 23, Florida Naval Hospi - at her home in Dwight, IL. She was preceded in death Boma 2020 at his home. tal from 1985 until Private family services: by her parents; husband; and SHORT AND SWEET A private Memo - 1993. Oaklawn Cemetery, Dwight, IL one sister, Joan Wennerstrom. Thanks to everyone who voted. It’s a priv - with the Reverend Grant Rosella had worked for ilege to be able to do this every two years, and is really the backbone rial Mass of Chris - He was a member of of our country. tian Burial was St. Michael the Speece officiating. Home Oil Company / Ray Friday in St. Michael Archangel Church in Hager Memorial Home, Goley and Fox Children’s Cen - I’m writing this Monday, and the results (will probably) be in by the time you’re reading this. the Archangel Streator. Pontiac, is in charge of ter in Dwight, IL. Church, Streator, Bill enjoyed his fam - arrangements. Memorials: Rosella would Naturally, I made some predictions. I used FiveThirtyEight’s Rosella was born June 29, like memorials in her name to polling simulator and I’m estimating Joe Biden to win 277 to 261 in with Monsignor Philip Half- ily, the outdoors, hiking, cook - a closer than expected race. acre officiating. ing, and his dogs. 1933 in Verona, IL to Ray be made to the charity of the Burial with full military He is survived by one sister, and Corena (Carlson) Wenner - donor’s choice. I’ve made predictions before and been very wrong so interested to see how this turns out. rites conducted by members of Cindy (Rick) Killian; one strom. Rosella married Edward Online condolences may be F. Herb on July 17, 1969. He made to the family at: Go, Bears. American Legion Post #217 brother, Doug (Julie) Aaron J. Boma, 2016 ISU Grad and Veterans of Foreign Wars Reynolds, both of Streator; preceded her in death on Sep - calvertmemorial.com Post #1492 was in St. nieces: Kaitlyn, Riley, Kendal tember 8, 1972. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator. and Lily Killian and Shaylee Cremation rites were ac - Reynolds; and a nephew, Adam LETTER TO THE EDITOR corded. Reynolds. Also surviving are Jacqueline Marks The Solon-Telford Funeral his dogs, Kenta, Kaede, Frito, Jacqueline ner; Kaitlyn (Ben) Home, Streator, was in charge Bandito and Ox. “Jackie” Marks, age Greenawalt of Coal ‘The Golden Rule’ of arrangements. He was preceded in death 88, of Gardner, Illi - City; Brandon Marks I am an 82-year old U.S. #3- - Care and help others as Mr. Reynolds was born Oc - by his parents; one brother, nois and formerly of of Dwight; Megan tober 3, 1962 in Streator, the Eric Reynolds; and a nephew, Marine Corp Veteran and a you would want them to care Sullivan, Missouri, (Jimmy) Heideman proud American and love my and help you. son of William Sr. and Sandra Ben Newton. passed away Satur - of Missouri; and (Kudrick) Reynolds. Memorials may be directed country. #4 - And last: Pray for and love day, October 31, 2020 Melanie (Jeff) NOW - For the younger others as you would want them Bill had been employed as a to St. Michael the Archangel at Heritage Health in Sanders of Florida. Registered Nurse at Fox Chil - Church or the charity of the generation or others who may to pray for and love you. Dwight, Illinois. Eight great- not of heard of “ THE Pretty simple and easy rule? dren’s Center, Dwight, prior to donor’s choice. Born July 16, 1932 grandchildren: Mia, his disability. He was a former Online condolences may be GOLDEN RULE .” Well it is: If we stop and think about it, in Sullivan, Missouri, Luke, Drew, Simon, “Do unto others as you would just maybe we can get through member of Laborers Union left for the family at Jacqueline Jean was a daughter Madeline, Jack, Jenna and Local 393. www.solontelford.com want them to do unto you.” this pandemic and help all of us of Milner Dee “Jack” and Cora Hannah; one great-great- Let’s see what it should to reunite this great country we Leona (Hays) Benton. She was granddaughter, Violet; three mean: live in. raised and educated in Sulli - brothers: William Benton #1 - Talk truthfully to others as “God bless the USA” van; graduated from Sullivan Reeves of Missouri; James L. Ralph Burger you would want them to talk “Thank you and stay safe” High School with the Class of Reeves of Illinois; and Ken - Ralph Rudolph Helen Burger (Grieff); truthfully to you. 1950; and on October 20, 1951 neth L. Reeves of Missouri; Erich Burger was and his granddaughter, #2 - Respect others as you Jack Fitzpatrick married Walter Marks in Sulli - and numerous nieces and born in Dwight, Illi - Jamie Burger. would want them to respect Dwight van. nephews also survive. nois on April 3, He is survived by his you. 1935. He graduated two sons, Marty Jackie worked as a clerk at Jackie was preceded in from Dwight Town- Burger and Rick the Royal Blue in Gardner for death by her parents; one son, ship High School in Burger; two grandchil - many years, and she was a John Timothy, in infancy; her LEGAL NOTICE 1953 and opened a dren, Jessie Pugh member of the Church of husband, Walter, on February The proposed fiscal year 2020 Amended Budget and Appropriations Pure Oil (Union 76) (Burger) and Keith Hope, where she enjoyed 27, 1984; one sister, Phyllis for Livingston County are now on view in the following offices in the gas station and Smith; and his great- singing in the choir. Jackie was Ross; and one brother, Dale Historic Courthouse at 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, Illinois: Finance, restaurant on Old granddaughter, Elaina an avid crocheter, took pleas - Benton. County Board and the County Clerk’s Office. The documents may also Route 66 just outside Dwight Grace Pugh. ure in reading, and will be re - Per Jackie’s wishes, green be viewed on the county website at www.livingstoncountyil. gov, click in 1957. Special recognition and membered as a great fan of the flameless cremation rites have on County Services and then Finance. He had an entrepreneurial thanks for the tender loving Chicago Cubs. been accorded and she will be Kristy A. Masching spirit, owning several busi - care provided by Amy, Madi, Survivors include six chil - laid to rest with her parents in Clerk of the County Board nesses in Dwight over the next Judy McGowan and Jo Heid- dren: Christine Davis of Sulli - Sullivan IOOF Cemetery. several years, and then moving loff. van, Missouri; Tom Marks of Graveside services and a LEGAL NOTICE to Bloomington in 1977 to Visitation will take place on Potosi, Missouri; Rick (Kim) celebration of her life is being begin a new business venture. Thursday, November 5, 2020 Marks and Randy (Lori) planned for July of 2021. The proposed fiscal year 2021 Budgets, Appropriations and Tax He was always helping from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Marks, both of Gardner, Illi - Family and friends are en - Levies for Livingston County are now on view in the following offices someone, using his God-given Trinity Lutheran Church Good - nois; Rhonda Marks of couraged to sign the guest - in the Historic Courthouse at 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, Illinois: ability to repair anything that farm, located at 515 E. Dwight, Illinois; and John book, upload photographs and Finance, County Board and the County Clerk’s Office. The documents needed fixing. He never knew Stonewall Road, Dwight, IL (Gina) Marks of Washington, share Jackie’s memorial page may also be viewed on the county website at www.livingstoncountyil. Missouri. online through social media by gov, click on County Services and then Finance. a stranger and always greeted 60420. Kristy A. Masching you with a big warm smile and The Memorial Service will Also surviving are 12 logging on to: www.ReevesF Clerk of the County Board treated you as if you were his be private, due to COVID re - grandchildren: Richard (Mary) uneral.com/obituary/Jacque - best friend. He was an amazing strictions. Wymer of St. Louis, Missouri; line-Marks encourager as he always Flowers may be sent to Andrew (Kasia) Davis of Bar - Green flameless cremation wanted to hear about you and Hager Memorial Home (web - rington, Illinois; Jason Marks services and arrangements did not like talking about him - site is https://www. and Lucas Glaser, both of Sul - have been made under the di - self. calvertmemorial/dwightarea). livan; Benjamin Marks, Blake rection and care of Reeves Fu - He was predeceased by his Marks, Braden Marks and Carl neral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. parents, Martin Burger and In lieu of flowers donations Jr. (Sarah) Marks, all of Gard - (815) 237-2526. Louise Burger (Hahn); his four may be made to Trinity brothers: Helmuth Burger, Lutheran Church Goodfarm, 205 Liberty St., Gardner Walter Burger, Leo Burger and P.O. Box 27, Dwight, Illinois Harold Burger; his only sister, 60420. 815-237-2526 More Obituaries appear on page 10. www.ReevesFuneral.com Breastfeeding Class at ’ OSF Saint James Nov. 23 Grieff s Precious Monuments The next breastfeeding class common concerns, and differ - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE & Laser Etchings ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT at OSF Saint James – John W. ent kinds of breast pumps. PONTIAC, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Albrecht Medical Center, Pon - Education on nutrition and tiac, will be Monday, Novem - dietary requirements is given. withP Mearnsy oDnesaiglnisz aendd CMolorsn tuo mCheoonste sFrom BANK OF PONTIAC, an Illinois Banking Corporation, ber 23, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in There is also a question and an - Plaintiff, Conference Rooms 3 and 4, swer session to promote a suc - vs. and The Family Birthing Cen - cessful breastfeeding PerPseorfencat floizr evder yG ocifcats iIotne! ms CHRISTY STANTON, and unknown owners and non-record claimants, ter welcomes all who are ex - experience. Fathers or other Defendants. pecting the arrival of a support persons are welcome. Also Specializing in... No. 20-CH-36 newborn in the near future. Registration is required. Trophies, Boulder Engraving, Plaques This class teaches the tech - RSVP at osfsaintjames.org by 100 N. Franklin, Dwight • 815-584-1146 NOTICE niques, and covers the advan - November 16. A fee applies un - www.grieffsmonuments.com tages and benefits, of less you are delivering at OSF Notice is given you Defendants, unknown owners and non record claimants, that this action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of breastfeeding. The class fea - Saint James. the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Livingston County, Illinois, praying that a tures a film on breastfeeding, For more information, con - Judgement of Foreclosure be entered against real estate legally described the anatomy of the breast, po - tact The Family Birthing Cen - IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE as follows: sitioning for breastfeeding, ter at 815-842-4972. ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PONTIAC, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 9 in D.S. Myers’ First Addition to the City IN RE: The matter of the Estate of ) of Pontiac, and a parcel of land in Lot 1 in Block 1, in E.M. Schrock’s ) 2020-P-97 Addition to the City of Pontiac, described as follows: Beginning at the CARL W. CARLSON, Deceased. ) Northwest corner of said Lot 1, thence extending South along the West line of said Lot 1 to the North line of the first alley South of Wabash CLAIM NOTICE Street, thence East to the line of the right-of-way of the Wabash Railroad, thence Northwest along the line of the right-of-way of the Wabash Rail - Notice is hereby given of the death of CARL W. CARLSON, whose road to the Place of Beginning, all situated in Livingston County, Illi - Serving Pontiac, Cullom, Forrest, place of residence at the time of his death was 27081 N. 2500 E. Rd., nois. Chatsworth and the surrounding areas. Odell, Illinois 60460, and who died on October 7, 2020. Letters of Office as Independent Executrix of the Estate of CARL W. PIN: 15-15-487-017 CARLSON were issued on October 21, 2020 to OLIVIA NICOLE JOHNSON, 37 Charvel Drive, Belleville, IL 62226 and whose attorney Commonly known as: 1228 N. Walnut St., Pontiac, IL 61764 is Donald R. McClarey, McClarey Law Office, 313 S. Prairie Ave., P.O. McClarey Law Firm Box 9, Dwight, IL 60420-0009. The title holder of record to the above described real estate is Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the CHRISTY STANTON. The mortgage sought to be foreclosed is a mort - Donald R. McClarey date of the first publication of this notice, or within three (3) months from gage executed on June 13, 2018 and recorded on June 14, 2018 at the and Donald John McClarey the date of mailing or delivery of a copy of this notice to a known and office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds in Livingston County, reasonably ascertainable creditor, whichever date is later. The date of Illinois as document No. 2018R-02334. The cause of action initiated by 313 S. Prairie Ave., Dwight, IL 60420 first publication of this notice is October 28, 2020. Any claim not filed the Plaintiff, BANK OF PONTIAC, an Illinois Banking Corporation, (Also Engaged in the General Practice of Law) on or before the above dates is barred. Claims against the estate may be against the Defendants in Case No. 20-CH-36 is currently pending. The filed at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Law & Justice attorney for the Plaintiff is Donald R. McClarey, McClarey Law Firm, Bankruptcy Attorneys Center, 110 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL 61764, in Cause No. 2020-P-97 or 313 S. Prairie Ave., P.O. Box 9, Dwight, IL 60420-0009. with 35 years experience in representing clients with the Independent Executrix or both. Copies of all claims filed with Consequently, unless you, unknown owners and non record claimants, the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent admin - file your answer to the complaint in this action or otherwise enter your filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petitions. istrator and the administrator’s attorney within ten (10) days after the appearance in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Liv - Fee for a chapter 7 is $1,400.00, paid in 2 installments claim has been filed with the Circuit Clerk. ingston County, Illinois, held in the Law & Justice Center in the City of which includes the filing fee of $335.00 Pontiac, Illinois, on or before November 30, 2020, a default may be en - paid to the Bankruptcy Court. DONALD R. McCLAREY tered against you at any time after that date and a judgment entered in Attorney for the Independent Executrix accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Phone 815-584-1525 for a free consultation. of the Estate of CARL W. CARLSON, Deceased 313 S. Prairie Ave., P.O. Box 9 LeAnn Dixon, Circuit Clerk We are a Debt Relief Agency. Dwight, IL 60420-0009 Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, We help people file for bankruptcy relief. (815) 584-1525 Livingston County, Illinois Page 8 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 The Paper Dwight Author Marshell Harris Receives Book Contract Describes the Process, Offers Advice for Hopeful Writers by Bridget DeWaard Beyond subject matter, Har - ing her hobby and career goals Recently, Marshell Harris, a ris also described her writing until 2017. “I didn’t let any of young writer from Dwight, has process, relying primarily on a my family or friends read my gotten a contract for her newest completely internal initial stuff,” she explains. “I was too book, An Ember’s Touch , and method for story mapping. “All self-conscious.” She encour - has many other exciting proj - I need to know is how each aged those in a similar boat to ects planned as well. Writing chapter is going to start and keep writing, and find ways to mostly fantasy and fiction, the that’s all I really need, I let my - share their work. Even if doing charatcters and stories she cre - self go. If I know a major point so under a pen name, or just via ates invite her readers to delve or event is going to happen, I online sites at first. Keep writ - into the strange, the mystical take precautions and decide if I ing, keep sharing. and the enchanted; to get lost - want to take a dramatic or slow The process of getting a or get found - in the beautifully direction toward that.” One of book contract is a whole differ - unusual. her favorite parts during the ent animal. “Getting the con - Marshell has been writing process is when she spots an tract took a bit,” she said, ever since sixth grade, filling “unexpected connection” that adding, “The wait was the up countless notebooks, con - has formed within her writing. worst part, hands down.” She stantly scribbling down the Finding ways to incorporate went through an intial research amazing stories she sees in her that connection, through addi - process, investigating different mind. “I admit, I wasn’t the tional character and/or plot de - sites and avenues for getting best at paying attention [in] velopment, makes for an her books out to the public. She school. I’d take notes during extremely interesting and urges all hoping to publish class, but at the same time, unique part of her story cre - their works to stay away from when the teacher was talking, ation. “vanity publishers.” I’d be working on a story on Headphones on, surrounded Known in the industry as another page.” Throughout the by dogs and a comfy blanket, “vanity press publishers,” they years, she would find herself she can be found typing away approach those eager to get working on multiple books at a on her laptop, rarely struggling their book to print, charging time, always writing and creat - with writer’s block. Ideas are thousands for a publishing ing. constantly swirling in her head package while outsourcing the She completed one of her throughout the day, as she editing and formatting to first stories, a short story that awaits eargerly for the chance cheapest available company follows a wolf attempting to to put into the words the movie bid. This leaves the author with Dwight Author Marshell Harris survive in a post-apocalyptic she sees in her head. “What a substandard book, along with world, in seventh grade. Her gets me most is when I don’t no way to properly market it. writings would go on to follow get the chance to write, that’s Assured during the process decision to unpublish all of her on is a potential graphic novel, process of conjuring up ideas, this initial story, exploring hid - what annoys me more than money will be recouped via original works, focusing in - which would be based on a cur - putting them down on paper (or den fantasy realms and charm - writer’s block.” book sales, this is rarely the stead on one story, rather than rent dragon themed story of computer), and searching for ingly magical characters. Her advice for others hoping case after such poor editing and multiple. hers, Freaks of Nature . numerous publishers and av - Her new book is along the to pursue a career in writing is formatting. Harris has recently been of - Though she is focusing on enues to share her work, Harris same lines, but also an explo - full of encouragement and She did self-publish at one fered a contract for her current other priorities at the moment, is, most importantly, just in ration, diverging slightly from guidance for the sometimes de - point, even having the book on book through Dreame, a site she plans to eventually partner love with writing for the sake her past subject matter, some - structive part of the creative sale through Amazon for a bit. similar in nature to Wattpad. up with someone, and bring of writing. Describing it as a thing she likes to do often. process. “Never fall in love Harris shared some details She isn’t sure of the exact re - this story to life in a whole new form of relaxation and release, “This book is about a girl, with your first draft, because about the book, entitled, Black lease date, but is hopeful for way. She also recently started a Harris seems to escape from the who, thanks to her brother, gets you will end up tearing it apart Ink Chronicles: In Ink . sometime in the beginning of new story, which she said con - world for a moment, inviting reeled in deep into an under - when going over it - and trust Planned to be a series, it ad - 2021. tained a “sarcastic and humou - her readers to join her on her ground group,” she explains, me, it’s for the best.” She also dressed “demons who lived in When asked about any au - rus mix of wands, dragons and journey. “that creates chaos, and leaves cautions, “[The] entire process the human world” and other thors that may have inspired profanity,” though was still un - “To do what you love doing before they are ever caught. before your book is fully ready “dark world species.” While her own journey, she men - sure if it would mature into a would be awesome. But to do This story does bounce back to hit the shelves [or premier] she does hope to return to the tioned her affinity for fantasy series. what you love, and watch it and forth between her, and a online is long, slow and frus - series, she ended up removing subjects is mirrored in the Though not new, she would move your life toward the suc - member of this group.” She trating. Don’t let your excite - it from Amazon after realizing books she loves to read. One also love to someday revise her cess you dreamed of, that’s does also warn, this book con - ment get the best of you, but she hadn’t quite edited as well she considers her personal fa - werewolf series, The Lupine what I want to do.” tains some explicit chapters, have it work as motivation to as she would have liked. “I love vorite author and a massive in - Diaries . The series, the first which were a part of her own make it better.” to write books, but I don’t want spiration is Maggie Stiefvater, chapter of which has had over Marshell Harris plans to use venture as a writer into the un - She went on to assure that to write mediocre stuff.” especially her Shiver series, 35,000 views since 2013, holds M. Harris as her author’s known. there will be just as many sto - It was in 2010 that she dis - which is a haunting novel about a very special place in her name When asked about usual ries and ideas that might find covered Wattpad, a free writing a werewolf. Another one was heart. Her Wattpad name is: Butter - subject matter, Marshell their way to the trash as those and networking site for writers Zac Brewer, author of The After everything, the entire cupsnunicorns quickly affirmed her love of that end up creating a book. and readers. Members can Vladimir Todd Chronicles , a fantasy characters, ranging Pursuing an idea while not fully write stories specifically for tale of a young half-vampire from werewolves and dragons, invested might yield a result, and through Wattpad, and po - that unfolds as he uncovers to demons and vampires. Some and she has forced story com - tential publishers can approach multiple mysteries surrounding of her books also fall under the pletion a time or two, but the authors if they are interested in himself and his family. drama genre, and she often importance of letting go of stories or ideas they see pre - Of course I asked if any fu - switches between the two gen - some ideas is a critical and in - sented on the site. It was then ture books were planned, and res for different projects. As far evitable part of the overall that she switched from a note - she answered with a resounding as her fantasy subjects, she process. Fall in love with the book to a keyboard. “I still yes, saying, “My imagination finds it most difficult to write idea, and if not, don’t be afraid wrote in my notebooks during and urge to write them out about dragons, saying, “I love to start over. classes, but only special stories never really stops.” the idea of writing about them, She also reached out to se - got in there.” One especially interesting but find it hard to put into my cret writers, those who might At that point, she made the new project she hopes to start Heritage Health Accepting own words and stand out from not share their work for fear of every other dragon book out criticisms or worries of failure. there.” She too struggled with this, hid - Pre-Orders for Bake Sale Heritage Health, Dwight, is through November 14, with ANTFENNIA O& S ARTELILITE STALEOS & S ’ESRVICE currently holding its Nothing pick-up being held in front of Bundt Cakes In business since 1969 Bake Sale, run - Heritage Health from 10:30 ning through Saturday, No - a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, No - HD Antennas • Direct TV • Dish vember 14, in an effort to raise vember 23. money for the “Walk To End Payments are due by No - (corner of East Main at Franklin) 7 Days A Week (call any time) Alzheimer’s” and its upcoming vember 14 – make checks employee Christmas party. payable to Lisa Witheft. 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Register for Door Prizes In-Store Specials 162 E. Main St., Dwight 815-374-5080 The Paper Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Page 9 Oly Farms Opens In Emington Charming Family Farm With Petting Zoo, Clydesdale Rides Discusses Decision to Open, Plans for Future (continued from page 1) ing the lovingly dubbed “Ride “Usually, we visit the Clydes - mentioning they have been tak - Lena said her favorite ani - a Clyde” portion of the farm dales in the lot first, then the ing suggestions for what to mals of the bunch are without a experience. “We just started, so donkey, and the petting zoo. add. By request, they are look - doubt the Clydesdales, after there will be some tweaking to We then finish with the ‘ride a ing into finding either a pig or having wanted this particular the process.” For weddings, Clyde,’ and the kids [get to] a turtle - or maybe both - by breed for so long. In reference carriage rides are a beautifully play with the other animals next year. to those who have visited and whimsical and romantic option, while they wait for their turn. A gift shop is also under - experienced the farm, the most for guests as well as the mar - [There are] lots of learning op - way, and will have farm mer - popular animals so far have ried couple. portunities here too.” chandise, crafts, and other been the alpacas, but did clar - Besides his service in the There is no entrance fee set, homemade or farm-produced ify, “It’s [been] a close race Air National Guard, Kris works with Oly Farms currently oper - items available for purchase. with Shrek, the donkey.” at an equipment rental agency, ating solely on donations. Any Lena, who also crafts on the Animals that are part of the Illini Truck and Equipment, donations received are used for side, hopes to sell some of her petting zoo can be fed handfuls during the week. Getting care and food for the animals. creations through the farm of hay, but to help eliminate the everything ready for the car - Extra funds left after that are shop. In addition to the fresh possibility of accidental nip - riage rides can be slightly ardu - put toward the purchase of new layed eggs, the Olsons may ping, they do not offer any sort ous for one person, so available animals. begin producing handmade of grains for feeding. Lena also time slots for carriage rides are All of the visitors have items from the alpacas, which mentioned that guests have announced on their page, and loved the experience. “Some are traditionally sheared in the sometimes brought apples appointments are scheduled have even come back a second spring. Because they can’t shed along to feed the horses, which around Kris’s working hours. time already,” Lena said, ex - naturally, shearing is very im - is completely fine to do, and The Olsons enjoy fresh eggs cited the business venture has portant and healthy for the al - that they love the snack. layed by their chickens, and been received so well. Olson pacas, and yields fleece that is A fun and unique option offer extras they aren’t able to went on to share stories from much softer and warmer than Shrek, the Donkey through the petting zoo are pic - eat to their visitors, selling satisfied parents, of contented normal wool. ture opportunities with the ani - them year round. Shorter days children falling fast asleep on Kris and Lena are planning mals, which includes adorable lead to less sunlight, affecting the ride home, resting up for some future fun-filled gather - photo props. Hoping guests egg production, so the Olsons their next animal adventure. ings for their visitors’, consid - will take advantage of the farm have added supplemental lights Besides caring for the ani - ering a large, celebratory for birthday parties, picnics and to the coop. These lights sup - mals, Lena’s favorite aspect of weekend upon reopening, with more, Lena mentioned that port healthy egg laying when running the business involves bounce houses, food trucks, they often get asked what a seasonable natural light is un - interacting with and witnessing hayrack rides and food cooked photo prop is, and explained, available. visitor reactions to the animals, on an open fire. “We supply the animal of Oly Farms is open Thursday and the farm in its entirety. “I After just the first month of choice, and decorate it to the through Sunday, announcing [love seeing] the joy on every - opening, Oly Farms has al - occasion [you are celebrating]. when different activities are one’s faces when they experi - ready become a favorite for Either us or a photographer will available in addition to time ence these animals up close and visitors, a uniquely charming take a picture of guests with the slots open for scheduling on personal,” she said affection - animal adventure with a family animal.” Pictures taken can be their Facebook page. Typically, ately. Olson also loves sharing safe atmosphere. Most impor - used as a fun and creative thank the petting zoo is also run by the excitement and happiness tantly, the Olsons continue to you card, for guests who at - appointment during the week, of a first time rider, a moment put their love and whole heart tended the event, or just as a and includes riding the Clydes - which never grows old. into everything they do. Lena way to preserve memories of dale. On weekends, hours are The Olsons have several reaffirmed this sentiment, as - the day. posted, and people are free to plans for this winter, using the suring that while the animals The Clydesdales are avail - come whenever within the time downtime to improve and ex - are a constant commitment, “It able for riding and used for car - slot. Lena went on to say there pand their business before re- isn’t work if you love what you riage rides as well. “Right now, may be times they close down opening. True to Lena’s spirit, are doing.” I lead the horse in the driveway, the other activities, instead pro - they hope to add even more an - until we either get a walking viding only carriage rides for imals. “We plan to get more in Available open time slots unit and can do multiple the rest of the day. the Springtime, before we re - and information on horses, or get an area that Lena provided a detailed de - open, so there are babies and intermittent openings someone could actually ride on scription of what a scheduled plenty of new critters for every - on their Facebook page, their own,” Olson said, describ - appointment entails, saying, one to see,” Lena said, also Oly Farms

THE CLYDESDALES on Oly Farm are available for riding and used for carriage rides as well.

THANK YOU Thank you to my family and friends for all your support, texts, cards, flowers and food during my surgery and recov - ery – I appreciate all your kindness. Kathy Scott

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De - sons: James (Karron) Galloway, 707; Josh Gernentz, Men – Brian Scott, 710; Chuck George T. “Dick” ton; 13 great- naple, 90, of Fairbury Denaple of Gains- 657; Doug Gassman, 656; Jeff Dudak, 611; Terry Wilkey, 595; Poppleton, age 82, of grandchildren; and formerly of Ran - ville, Georgia; John Behning, Jr.; Bosco Gassman. Doug Gassman, 591; Jeff Mazon passed away three sisters: Viola som, passed away Denaple of Dah- HHG: Larry Masching, 284. Friedman, 576; Women – Sunday, November Gebhardt of Mor - Wednesday, October lonega, Georgia; and HHS: Larry Masching, 713. Paula Watts, 481; Brandi Far - 1, 2020 at home sur - ris; Enza (James) 28, 2020 at his resi - Jerold Denaple of HSG/HHG: Victory Lanes, cus, 478; Kasey Strachan, 429; rounded by his lov - Lazier of Coal dence in Fairbury. Buford, Georgia; 11 1117. HSS/HHS: Victory Kathy Howard, 421; Joyce ing family. City; and Lucille A Mass of Chris - grandchildren; and 11 Lanes, 3236. Fox, 397. HHG: Brian Scott, Dick was born in (Richard) Payne of tian Burial will be at great-grandchildren. League Standings W L 304; Jessica Boyd, 225. HHS: Braidwood, IL, the Mazon; and several 12:00 p.m. today, Wayne was pre - Victory Lanes 4 0 Brian Scott, 725; Paula Watts, son of the late nieces, nephews Wednesday, Novem - ceded in death by Rockey’s Pub 4 0 613. HSG/HHG: Victory George and Lucille and cousins. ber 4, 2020 in St. his parents; sisters, Jensen BP II 4 0 Lanes, 885. HSS/HHS: Big (Lewis) Poppleton, residing in He was preceded by his par - Patrick’s Church, Ransom. Fa - Doris Bissey and Marjorie Star Trucking 3 1 Run WolfRanch, 2536. Mazon for over 50 years. ents; two grandchildren, ther David Sabel will officiate. Schrieshurn; a daughter-in-law, He graduated from MVK Thomas Osmonson and Visitation will be from 10 Jeanette Denaple; and a son-in- Jeremy’s Barber 3 1 League Standings W L 1 1 High School with the class of Heather Poppleton; two broth - a.m. until 12 p.m., Wednesday, law, Larry Russell. Rury’s Tap 2 2 Big Run Ranch 25 ⁄2 10 ⁄2 1 1 1957, and retired from the ers, Ronald and Donald Pop - November 4, in St. Patrick’s Moving to the rural Ransom Jensens I 2 2 Whiskey Cavalier 24 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 Church, Ransom. area in 1955 when he took over Willy’s Pub 1 3 Pumpkin Patch 22 6 State of Illinois Department of pleton; and one sister, Edith Transportation following 30 Leach. Cremation rites will be ac - the family Homestead, Wayne DeLong Ford 1 3 Victory Lanes 19 17 years of service. Visitation for Dick Popple - corded following the services. farmed his lifetime in the area. Hallam Elect. 0 4 Willy’s Pub 18 18 He was a 50-year member ton will be Friday, November A private family burial will He also worked as a truck Rambo Construct. 0 4 Gaston Construct. 16 20 of the Loyal Order of Moose 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 take place at a later date in driver through the years for Commercial League Bowlers 4 Guys/Broad 16 20 Lodge #967 in Morris. Dick p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Allen Township Cemetery, McCann Concrete and Coal HSG: Men – Brian Scott, Dairy Queen 13 23 enjoyed the outdoors, working Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Ransom. City Trucking. 299; Chuck Dudak, 244; Terry Agritile 10 18 part-time farming with his Deerpath Drive in Morris. The Solon-Telford Funeral He was a member of St. Wilkey, 216; Bob Babczak, Coleman/Son 8 28 friends, and loved wintering in Funeral services will be Home is in charge of the Patrick’s Church, the Ransom Mission, TX. held Saturday, November 7, arrangements. Lions Club, and the Teamsters Green and White Game Dick married Barbara Col - 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the fu - Born July 18, 1930 in Union. He also served on the man on December 10, 1960 in neral home chapel. Streator, he was the son of Allen Township Board, as well Held at DTHS the First United Methodist In lieu of flowers, memori - Irwin and Avis (Shepherd) De - as the Allen - Otter Creek The Dwight Trojans basket - Telford* made a free throw. Church, Morris. als made to Mazon Ambulance naple. He married Bernadine Insurance Board. ball program held its Green and Kaleb Duden was high He is survived by his loving Service or the charity of the Hoegger on July 28, 1951 in White game on Senior Night scorer for the White with 16, wife, Barbara of Mazon; his donor’s choice would be appre - Odell. Memorials may be directed October 28 at Dwight Town - followed by 14 from Brandon four children: Donna (Robin) ciated. He is survived by his to St. Patrick’s Church or the ship High School, with the Ceylor*. Jack Duffy and Car - Palmer of Iowa; Karen Interment will be in Brook - wife, Bernadine Denaple of Fairview Haven Retirement Green squad defeating the son Crouch* added eight and (Richard) Osmonson of Dia - side Cemetery, Mazon. Fairbury; daughters: Anne Community. White team, 74-61. seven points, respectively, with mond; Richard (Karen) Pop - In accordance with the Illi - (Steven) Mund of Odell; Patri - Online condolences may be Leading the Green were Abe Rieke* scoring four. Jar - pleton of Mazon; and David nois guidelines, a 50 person ca - cia (Mark) Stoeckel of Odell; left for the family at: Trent Tilley* and Andrew Kap - rett Jancek*, Caden (Misty) Poppleton of Florida; pacity will be followed. Face and Mary Russell of Fairbury; www.solontelford.com per with 14 points each. Wyatt Schroeder*, Carter Butter - seven grandchildren: Rebecca masks are required and social Thompson and Caleb Peet* brodt, and Landon Brown each (Bobby) Lane, Robert (Car - distancing will be observed. each added 12 points, with had three points to round out olyn) Shay, Michael (Kelly For information, please call Reid Legner scoring ten. Luis the scoring. Cannon) Poppleton, Sarah 815-942-5040 or visit the Me - Hides* and Connor Telford * = denotes Senior status (James) Borden, Melissa morial Tribute at www.fred scored four and three points, Senior Randy Groves (James) King, Riley Poppleton, cdames.com respectively, while Isaac played but did not score.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ) ) Catherine Grace Hill ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NO. 2020-P-95 Catherine Grace drew) Dobbs-Her - LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS ) Hill, 84, passed ring, Ranae Bovelle, ) The Paper plans to honor you know, please send infor - away Sunday, No - Rick Bovelle and and celebrate area Veterans in mation (name, branch of serv - In the Matter of the Estate vember 1, 2020 at Jim Bovelle; 13 of the Wednesday, November 11, ice, rank, photo, etc.) to her home in Dwight. great-grandchildren; edition. Join us in thanking our [email protected] RICHARD L. VAUGHN, Born September sister, Nancy Deceased. nation’s Veterans for their by Friday, November 6, at 13, 1936 in (Duane) Hegland; service. To recognize a Veteran noon. CLAIM NOTICE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hysham, Montana, sisters-in-law, Mari - RICHARD L. VAUGHN, DECEASED AND NOTICE TO RAYMOND A. VAUGHN, AND THE HEIRS AT LAW AND she was the daugh - anne and Betty Ann LEGATEES OF RAYMOND A. VAUGHN, AND ALL UN - ter of the late Buckley; several KNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF RICHARD L. VAUGHN Patrick and Daisy nieces and nephews. (Scot) Buckley. She was preceded in death NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of RICHARD L. Catherine was raised in by her parents; her husband, VAUGHN, who died on June 27, 2020, and whose permanent place of Montana and eventually James; siblings: Denny, Tom, residence at the time of his death was 108 John Street, Apr. 2, Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on October 14, moved to Mazon, where she Jimmy and Sonny Buckley and 2020 to Elizabeth C. Elsey, 205 E. Seminole Street, Dwight, IL 60420, met and married James M. Patsy Snodgrass. as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney is Irvin L. Masching, Hill, Sr. in 1956. He preceded Memorials may be made in 105 E. Chippewa Street, Dwight, IL 60420. The estate will be adminis - her in death on January 28, Catherine’s name to the Joliet tered without court supervision unless, under 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any in - 1994. Area Hospice, 250 Water Stone terested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by She worked for several Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431. e-filing a Petition to Terminate Independent Administration with the Liv - restaurants waitressing, even - No services for Catherine ingston County Circuit Clerk, pursuant to instructions found on the Cir - tually owning her own restau - will be held at this time. cuit Clerk’s website. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil rant, the Good Table in Cremation rites were ac - cases with limited exceptions. To e-file you must first create an account Braidwood. She loved crochet - corded. with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://e- ing, knitting and loved playing An online guestbook has file.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, the guitar and singing. She was been made for the family, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or call the Liv - always cheering her favorite which you can sign, share ingston County Circuit Clerk’s office at Pontiac, IL. hockey team, the Chicago memories and photographs. Claims against the estate may be e-filed within six (6) months from Blackhawks. You can access this by visiting the date of the first publication of this notice, or within three (3) months Catherine is survived by her the website: www.ucdaviscall from the date of mailing or delivery of a copy of this notice to a known children: Mark (Sharon) Hill of ahan.com and reasonably ascertainable creditor, whichever date is later. The first Dwight; Patricia (Torleif) Ped - Arrangements have been date of publication of this notice is October 21, 2020, and the last date ersen of Livingston, Montana; entrusted with U.C. Davis- to file a claim against the estate will be April 22, 2021. Any claim not and Susan (Gary) Dobbs of Callahan Funeral Home, 301 filed on or before the above determined dates is barred. Mazon; grandchildren: Alexan - W. Washington Street, Morris, Claims may also be filed with the Independent Administrator or the dria (Adam Mettille) Miller, IL. attorney for the estate, or both. If e-filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Livingston County, Illinois, the Claimant must, within ten (10) James Miller, Mallory (An - days after the claim has been filed with the Circuit Clerk, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Independent Administrator and the attorney for the estate, and e-file with the Circuit Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. Gas Prices For The address of the Livingston County Circuit Clerk is as follows: Auto and Heavy Duty Truck Collision Specialists Livingston County Circuit Clerk Since OcTtobher i26s, thWe naetioenak l average for Livingston County Law & Justice Center a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 110 N. Main Street two cents to $2.14, which is two cents less Pontiac, IL 61764 than a week ago, four cents less than a month Ph#: 815-844-2602 Notice is further given to you, Raymond A. Vaughn, brother and ago, and still significantly less than last year heir at law of the decedent, Richard L. Vaughn , the death of Richard (-46 cents). As demand remains low, Ameri - L. Vaughn, and the administration of the Estate of Richard L. Vaughn in can drivers should expect pump prices to the Circuit Court of Livingston County, Illinois in cause number 2020- continue to decline this fall. P-95. Notice is hereby given to Raymond A. Vaughn , whose address, City/Village November 2 October 28 whereabouts and status is unknown, and to the heirs at law and/or lega - Dwight $2.06 $2.08 tees of the said Raymond A. Vaughn, that unless you enter your Appear - Kankakee $2.08 $2.18 ance in the within cause on or before April 22, 2021, in the Circuit Court Streator $2.03 $2.02 of Livingston County, Illinois, that any claim or interest you have in the Odell $ -- $2.15 Estate of Richard L. Vaughn as an heir at law or beneficiary of the Estate Pontiac $1.93 $1.96 of Richard L. Vaughn, or otherwise, shall be forever barred . Raymond Gardner $2.32 $2.33 A. Vaughn, his heirs at law and/or legatees, or anyone claiming thereun - Braceville $2.24 $2.29 der, must file an Entry of Appearance, Claim or other appropriate filing Morris $2.05 $2.05 in the within cause by e-filing the same with the Circuit Court of Liv - Herscher $2.23 $2.23 ingston County, Illinois, as noted above. In addition, an Entry of Appear - Chicago $2.58 $2.75 ance, claim or other appropriate filing may also be delivered or mailed Illinois $2.22 $2.28 to the Independent Administrator and the attorney for the Independent U.S. $2.14 $2.16 Administrator as noted below, prior to the end of the claim period as set Sources: GasBuddy.com and U.S. Energy Information Administration. forth above, and any such Entry of Appearance, Claim or other appro - Plant Your New Tree Today & SAVE! priate filing must be e-filed with the Livingston County Circuit Clerk on Gasoline price data collected by or before April 22, 2021, and if not so filed, any such claim or interest The Paper and brought to you by Steve’s Tire. shall be forever barred. The address of the Independent Administrator is as follows: STEVE’S TIRE & Service Center Elizabeth C. Elsey 514 Liberty St. • Morris, IL 205 E. Seminole Street 25% Off (815) 942-5080 Dwight, IL 60420 Shade, Ornamental and Fruit Trees Attorney for the Independent Administrator: “The Tire Guys” Irvin L. Masching Attorney at Law 31 E. 2500S ROAD, KANKAKEE, IL • (815) 939-9670 105 East Chippewa Street HOURS: P.O. Box 247 Mon - Fri: Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dwight, IL 60420-0247 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - noon Ph#: 815-584-1700 Sat: We Service National Accounts 1401 N. CONVENT, BOURBONNAIS, IL • (815) 939-6445 E-Mail: [email protected] 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. “there is a difference” Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Page 10 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 The Paper victory lanes league results OBITUARIES Sportsman League Bowlers 210; Dennis Myles, 208; HSG: Lane Galloway, 268; Women – Paula Watts, 172; Chris Cook, 247; Rick Rambo, Brandi Farcus, 163; Kathy 244; Larry Masching, 243; Howard, 155; Kasey Strachan, George R. Poppleton Wayne L. Denaple Kwynn Rury, 242. HSS: Lane 149; Jessica Boyd, 146. HSS: MAZON – and Olivia Popple - Wayne L. De - sons: James (Karron) Galloway, 707; Josh Gernentz, Men – Brian Scott, 710; Chuck George T. “Dick” ton; 13 great- naple, 90, of Fairbury Denaple of Gains- 657; Doug Gassman, 656; Jeff Dudak, 611; Terry Wilkey, 595; Poppleton, age 82, of grandchildren; and formerly of Ran - ville, Georgia; John Behning, Jr.; Bosco Gassman. Doug Gassman, 591; Jeff Mazon passed away three sisters: Viola som, passed away Denaple of Dah- HHG: Larry Masching, 284. Friedman, 576; Women – Sunday, November Gebhardt of Mor - Wednesday, October lonega, Georgia; and HHS: Larry Masching, 713. Paula Watts, 481; Brandi Far - 1, 2020 at home sur - ris; Enza (James) 28, 2020 at his resi - Jerold Denaple of HSG/HHG: Victory Lanes, cus, 478; Kasey Strachan, 429; rounded by his lov - Lazier of Coal dence in Fairbury. Buford, Georgia; 11 1117. HSS/HHS: Victory Kathy Howard, 421; Joyce ing family. City; and Lucille A Mass of Chris - grandchildren; and 11 Lanes, 3236. Fox, 397. HHG: Brian Scott, Dick was born in (Richard) Payne of tian Burial will be at great-grandchildren. League Standings W L 304; Jessica Boyd, 225. HHS: Braidwood, IL, the Mazon; and several 12:00 p.m. today, Wayne was pre - Victory Lanes 4 0 Brian Scott, 725; Paula Watts, son of the late nieces, nephews Wednesday, Novem - ceded in death by Rockey’s Pub 4 0 613. HSG/HHG: Victory George and Lucille and cousins. ber 4, 2020 in St. his parents; sisters, Jensen BP II 4 0 Lanes, 885. HSS/HHS: Big (Lewis) Poppleton, residing in He was preceded by his par - Patrick’s Church, Ransom. Fa - Doris Bissey and Marjorie Star Trucking 3 1 Run WolfRanch, 2536. Mazon for over 50 years. ents; two grandchildren, ther David Sabel will officiate. Schrieshurn; a daughter-in-law, Jeremy’s Barber 3 1 League Standings W L He graduated from MVK Thomas Osmonson and Visitation will be from 10 Jeanette Denaple; and a son-in- 1 1 High School with the class of Heather Poppleton; two broth - a.m. until 12 p.m., Wednesday, law, Larry Russell. Rury’s Tap 2 2 Big Run Ranch 25 ⁄2 10 ⁄2 1 1 1957, and retired from the ers, Ronald and Donald Pop - November 4, in St. Patrick’s Moving to the rural Ransom Jensens I 2 2 Whiskey Cavalier 24 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 Church, Ransom. area in 1955 when he took over Willy’s Pub 1 3 Pumpkin Patch 22 6 State of Illinois Department of pleton; and one sister, Edith Transportation following 30 Leach. Cremation rites will be ac - the family Homestead, Wayne DeLong Ford 1 3 Victory Lanes 19 17 years of service. Visitation for Dick Popple - corded following the services. farmed his lifetime in the area. Hallam Elect. 0 4 Willy’s Pub 18 18 He was a 50-year member ton will be Friday, November A private family burial will He also worked as a truck Rambo Construct. 0 4 Gaston Construct. 16 20 of the Loyal Order of Moose 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 take place at a later date in driver through the years for Commercial League Bowlers 4 Guys/Broad 16 20 Lodge #967 in Morris. Dick p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Allen Township Cemetery, McCann Concrete and Coal HSG: Men – Brian Scott, Dairy Queen 13 23 enjoyed the outdoors, working Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Ransom. City Trucking. 299; Chuck Dudak, 244; Terry Agritile 10 18 part-time farming with his Deerpath Drive in Morris. The Solon-Telford Funeral He was a member of St. Wilkey, 216; Bob Babczak, Coleman/Son 8 28 friends, and loved wintering in Funeral services will be Home is in charge of the Patrick’s Church, the Ransom Mission, TX. held Saturday, November 7, arrangements. Lions Club, and the Teamsters Green and White Game Dick married Barbara Col - 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the fu - Born July 18, 1930 in Union. He also served on the man on December 10, 1960 in neral home chapel. Streator, he was the son of Allen Township Board, as well Held at DTHS the First United Methodist In lieu of flowers, memori - Irwin and Avis (Shepherd) De - as the Allen - Otter Creek The Dwight Trojans basket - Telford* made a free throw. Church, Morris. als made to Mazon Ambulance naple. He married Bernadine Insurance Board. ball program held its Green and Kaleb Duden was high He is survived by his loving Service or the charity of the Hoegger on July 28, 1951 in White game on Senior Night scorer for the White with 16, wife, Barbara of Mazon; his donor’s choice would be appre - Odell. Memorials may be directed October 28 at Dwight Town - followed by 14 from Brandon four children: Donna (Robin) ciated. He is survived by his to St. Patrick’s Church or the ship High School, with the Ceylor*. Jack Duffy and Car - Palmer of Iowa; Karen Interment will be in Brook - wife, Bernadine Denaple of Fairview Haven Retirement Green squad defeating the son Crouch* added eight and (Richard) Osmonson of Dia - side Cemetery, Mazon. Fairbury; daughters: Anne Community. White team, 74-61. seven points, respectively, with mond; Richard (Karen) Pop - In accordance with the Illi - (Steven) Mund of Odell; Patri - Online condolences may be Leading the Green were Abe Rieke* scoring four. Jar - pleton of Mazon; and David nois guidelines, a 50 person ca - cia (Mark) Stoeckel of Odell; left for the family at: Trent Tilley* and Andrew Kap - rett Jancek*, Caden (Misty) Poppleton of Florida; pacity will be followed. Face and Mary Russell of Fairbury; www.solontelford.com per with 14 points each. Wyatt Schroeder*, Carter Butter - seven grandchildren: Rebecca masks are required and social Thompson and Caleb Peet* brodt, and Landon Brown each (Bobby) Lane, Robert (Car - distancing will be observed. each added 12 points, with had three points to round out olyn) Shay, Michael (Kelly For information, please call Reid Legner scoring ten. Luis the scoring. Cannon) Poppleton, Sarah 815-942-5040 or visit the Me - Hides* and Connor Telford * = denotes Senior status (James) Borden, Melissa morial Tribute at www.fred scored four and three points, Senior Randy Groves (James) King, Riley Poppleton, cdames.com respectively, while Isaac played but did not score.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ) ) Catherine Grace Hill ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NO. 2020-P-95 Catherine Grace drew) Dobbs-Her - LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS ) Hill, 84, passed ring, Ranae Bovelle, ) The Paper plans to honor you know, please send infor - away Sunday, No - Rick Bovelle and and celebrate area Veterans in mation (name, branch of serv - In the Matter of the Estate vember 1, 2020 at Jim Bovelle; 13 of the Wednesday, November 11, ice, rank, photo, etc.) to RICHARD L. VAUGHN, her home in Dwight. great-grandchildren; edition. Join us in thanking our [email protected] Born September sister, Nancy Deceased. nation’s Veterans for their by Friday, November 6, at 13, 1936 in (Duane) Hegland; CLAIM NOTICE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS service. To recognize a Veteran noon. RICHARD L. VAUGHN, DECEASED AND NOTICE TO Hysham, Montana, sisters-in-law, Mari - RAYMOND A. VAUGHN, AND THE HEIRS AT LAW AND she was the daugh - anne and Betty Ann LEGATEES OF RAYMOND A. VAUGHN, AND ALL UN - ter of the late Buckley; several KNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF RICHARD L. VAUGHN Patrick and Daisy nieces and nephews. (Scot) Buckley. She was preceded in death NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of RICHARD L. Catherine was raised in by her parents; her husband, VAUGHN, who died on June 27, 2020, and whose permanent place of Montana and eventually James; siblings: Denny, Tom, residence at the time of his death was 108 John Street, Apr. 2, Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on October 14, moved to Mazon, where she Jimmy and Sonny Buckley and 2020 to Elizabeth C. Elsey, 205 E. Seminole Street, Dwight, IL 60420, met and married James M. Patsy Snodgrass. as Independent Administrator, and whose attorney is Irvin L. Masching, Hill, Sr. in 1956. He preceded Memorials may be made in 105 E. Chippewa Street, Dwight, IL 60420. The estate will be adminis - her in death on January 28, Catherine’s name to the Joliet tered without court supervision unless, under 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any in - 1994. Area Hospice, 250 Water Stone terested person terminates Independent Administration at any time by She worked for several Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431. e-filing a Petition to Terminate Independent Administration with the Liv - restaurants waitressing, even - No services for Catherine ingston County Circuit Clerk, pursuant to instructions found on the Cir - tually owning her own restau - will be held at this time. cuit Clerk’s website. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil rant, the Good Table in Cremation rites were ac - cases with limited exceptions. To e-file you must first create an account Braidwood. She loved crochet - corded. with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://e- ing, knitting and loved playing An online guestbook has file.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, the guitar and singing. She was been made for the family, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp, or call the Liv - always cheering her favorite which you can sign, share ingston County Circuit Clerk’s office at Pontiac, IL. hockey team, the Chicago memories and photographs. Claims against the estate may be e-filed within six (6) months from Blackhawks. You can access this by visiting the date of the first publication of this notice, or within three (3) months Catherine is survived by her the website: www.ucdaviscall from the date of mailing or delivery of a copy of this notice to a known children: Mark (Sharon) Hill of ahan.com and reasonably ascertainable creditor, whichever date is later. The first Dwight; Patricia (Torleif) Ped - Arrangements have been date of publication of this notice is October 21, 2020, and the last date ersen of Livingston, Montana; entrusted with U.C. Davis- to file a claim against the estate will be April 22, 2021. Any claim not and Susan (Gary) Dobbs of Callahan Funeral Home, 301 filed on or before the above determined dates is barred. Mazon; grandchildren: Alexan - W. Washington Street, Morris, Claims may also be filed with the Independent Administrator or the dria (Adam Mettille) Miller, IL. attorney for the estate, or both. If e-filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Livingston County, Illinois, the Claimant must, within ten (10) James Miller, Mallory (An - days after the claim has been filed with the Circuit Clerk, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Independent Administrator and the attorney for the estate, and e-file with the Circuit Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery. Gas Prices For The address of the Livingston County Circuit Clerk is as follows: This Week Auto and Heavy Duty Truck Collision Specialists Livingston County Circuit Clerk Since October 26, the national average for Livingston County Law & Justice Center a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 110 N. Main Street two cents to $2.14, which is two cents less Pontiac, IL 61764 than a week ago, four cents less than a month Ph#: 815-844-2602 Notice is further given to you, Raymond A. Vaughn, brother and ago, and still significantly less than last year heir at law of the decedent, Richard L. Vaughn (-46 cents). As demand remains low, Ameri - , the death of Richard can drivers should expect pump prices to L. Vaughn, and the administration of the Estate of Richard L. Vaughn in the Circuit Court of Livingston County, Illinois in cause number 2020- continue to decline this fall. Raymond A. Vaughn P-95. Notice is hereby given to , whose address, City/Village November 2 October 28 whereabouts and status is unknown, and to the heirs at law and/or lega - Dwight $2.06 $2.08 tees of the said Raymond A. Vaughn, that unless you enter your Appear - Kankakee $2.08 $2.18 ance in the within cause on or before April 22, 2021, in the Circuit Court Streator $2.03 $2.02 of Livingston County, Illinois, that any claim or interest you have in the Odell $ -- $2.15 Estate of Richard L. Vaughn as an heir at law or beneficiary of the Estate Pontiac $1.93 $1.96 forever barred of Richard L. Vaughn, or otherwise, shall be . Raymond Gardner $2.32 $2.33 A. Vaughn, his heirs at law and/or legatees, or anyone claiming thereun - Braceville $2.24 $2.29 der, must file an Entry of Appearance, Claim or other appropriate filing Morris $2.05 $2.05 in the within cause by e-filing the same with the Circuit Court of Liv - Herscher $2.23 $2.23 ingston County, Illinois, as noted above. In addition, an Entry of Appear - Chicago $2.58 $2.75 ance, claim or other appropriate filing may also be delivered or mailed Illinois $2.22 $2.28 to the Independent Administrator and the attorney for the Independent U.S. $2.14 $2.16 Administrator as noted below, prior to the end of the claim period as set Sources: GasBuddy.com and U.S. Energy Information Administration. forth above, and any such Entry of Appearance, Claim or other appro - Plant Your New Tree Today & SAVE! priate filing must be e-filed with the Livingston County Circuit Clerk on Gasoline price data collected by or before April 22, 2021, and if not so filed, any such claim or interest The Paper and brought to you by Steve’s Tire. shall be forever barred. The address of the Independent Administrator is as follows: STEVE’S TIRE & Service Center Elizabeth C. Elsey 514 Liberty St. • Morris, IL 205 E. Seminole Street 25% Off (815) 942-5080 Dwight, IL 60420 Shade, Ornamental and Fruit Trees Attorney for the Independent Administrator: “The Tire Guys” Irvin L. Masching Attorney at Law 31 E. 2500S ROAD, KANKAKEE, IL • (815) 939-9670 105 East Chippewa Street HOURS: P.O. Box 247 Mon - Fri: Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dwight, IL 60420-0247 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - noon Ph#: 815-584-1700 Sat: We Service National Accounts 1401 N. CONVENT, BOURBONNAIS, IL • (815) 939-6445 E-Mail: [email protected] 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. “there is a difference” Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Paper Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Page 11

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TIME OUT -- The Dwight Halloweeners above took a few minutes to have their picture taken Saturday while they were joining lots of others who were tricks or treating. Front row, from the left: Zak Kinzler, Damien Coleman, Stephanie Coleman; back HELPING THE CAUSE. Area residents did their part by donating blood October 27 at a Liv - row, Kathy Wood and ingston Masonic Lodge #371-sponsored American Red Cross blood drive held at St. Patrick’s Calvin Coleman. Parish Hall, Dwight. Dwight Approves Changes to Fine Rate Schedule ITEP Grant Application Approved / October 26 Board of Trustee Actions (continued from page 1) lish village regulations regard - Chief of Police Tim Henson • Pay request #1/Final to D ing mobile food vendors, but it cautioned residents to keep ve - Construction for 2020 TIF 80/20 proposition meaning the will be under discussion at a fu - hicles secured and locked as Maintenance Paving totaling village would be responsible ture committee meeting. thefts attempted by door handle $20,351.63. for 20 percent of the project In reports to the board, flipping have been reported. Present for the October 26 cost. In 2012/2013, the Village Mayor Jared Anderson re - Area taverns have also reported session were Mayor Anderson, of Dwight was awarded ITEP ported that he has been in touch criminal activity by individuals Trustees Randy Irvin, Jerry grant monies that were used for with IDNR regarding the over attempting illegal access into Curtis, Marla Kinkade, Chuck the Pine Cone Path extension to population of geese at Lions gaming machines. And, more Butterbordt, Jennifer Johnson Lions Lake and needed renova - Lake. Mayor Anderson is pro - lawn ornament thefts have been and Justin Eggenberger. tions to Dwight’s historic train posing a controlled hunt at the reported. Anyone seeing suspi - depot. lake during which time Lions cious activity is asked to report The next meeting of the Following up on a previous Lake, and the area surrounding it to the police for investiga - Dwight Village Board of discussion regarding establish - the lake, would be posted tion. Trustees will take place at 6:30 ing ordinance regulations for “closed” until the controlled The board also approved: p.m., Monday, November 9. mobile food vendors, a public hunt has been completed. More • payment of October 26, Please check prior for location comment was heard with con - information will be presented 2020 bills totaling $40,730.62. meeting place / access informa - cerns that allowing mobile food at a later date. • the September 2020 Trea - tion. vendors has the potential to Village Administrator surer’s Report. take business away from local Kevin McNamara provided an • Pay request #1/Final to D The Dwight Village Board restaurant establishments that update on workforce services Construction for 2020 MFT of Trustees is currently con - maintain a year-round commit - and on site job fair activities Maintenance Paving totaling ducting meetings via telecon - ment to the village. Village taking place at LSC Communi - $142,734.16. ference calls to help ensure the Administrator Kevin McNa - cators as the Dwight location • Payment to Chamlin & As - safety and well-being of all mara noted that the Ordinance prepares to close its facility by sociated 2020 MFT Mainte - those in attendance and as al - Committee has not yet further year end leaving nearly 400 nance Program Engineering lowed by an edict from Gover - reviewed a suggestion to estab - displaced workers. totaling $9,552.69. nor Pritzker.

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