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Volume 22 • Number 42 Proudly serving the area since 1999 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Good in Dwight: A Day at the Dwight HistorTical Socihety e Paper by Bill Pearch ther compound the drama, a Discovering North America cannon fired prematurely and Nine Innings at a Time accidentally shot a gentleman named Slane Turner in the arm During the Harrison admin - and body. Despite the commo - istration, Rockford's Register- tion, they played ball and Gazette described Dwight, Dwight defeated Pontiac, 20-13. Illinois, as a first-class commu - The show must go on, right? nity that lacked any form of After joining the Society for amusement. The newspaper American Baseball Research suggested that the village of (SABR) in 2016, I have enjoyed roughly 1,500 residents at that contributing to the organiza - time, located southwest of tion's publications and Baseball Chicago, would make an ideal Biography Project (BioProject). home for a minor league base - I have written about Game Two ball franchise in the Illinois- of the 1918 World Series, pitch - Iowa League. That was 1892, ing coach Leo Mazzone, and and no minor league team has stories about two games at ever called Dwight home. Brooklyn's Ebbets Field (coming soon). Recently, I ex - changed emails with Mary Flott, a retired AUTUMN. When the trees their summer splendor change to raiment red and gold, When the summer moon turns mellow, speech and commu - and the nights are getting cold; When the squirrels hide their acorns, And the woodchucks disappear; Then we know that it nications instructor is autumn, Loveliest season of the year. Charlotte L. Riser from my high school who volun - teers for the Dwight Historical Society. She asked Positive COVID-19 Tests if I knew that the Cubs had played Close DTHS, DCS for Two Weeks an exhibition Due to recent positive test uals who have had contact with dates are already designated as or from home. Building access game in Dwight. results reported by Dwight COVID positive staff mem - Teacher Planning Days. Stu - will only be allowed from 7:45 That tidbit un - Public School staff members, bers,” it read in a statement is - dents are encouraged to utilize a.m. to 4:00 p.m. locked a treasure DPS will be full remote sued by DPS. “Additionally, those days to make up any • The building will be closed to trove of Dwight through Friday, October 23. we are doing everything we missing assignments. all students and guardians for baseball history After consulting the Liv - can to offer full-time, in-person • LACC students will report to two weeks. relegated to the ingston County Health Depart - instruction as soon as possible. their classes per usual, and • Students will utilize Google yellowing ment about CDC guidelines We are working diligently to transportation will be pro - Classroom as the preferred newspapers of and COVID protocols, the de - ensure a safe return. vided. platform to access their classes yesteryear. cision was made that all • LCSSU/RAS classes will and assignments. Dwight Common School and A few important details to run during their normal days • PreK-4th Grade students will Fast forward to 1986 consider: when my family Dwight Township High School and times, and transportation still be using paper/pencil ac - moved to Dwight. Just students will remain at home • Seniors will still report to the will be provided. tivities when necessary and a few months after un - for remote learning for two high school Wednesday, Octo - • After school extra-curricular will be delivered to homes with packing, the New York weeks – returning to school for ber 14, to take the SAT as activities will be held as sched - meal deliveries Friday, October Mets beat the Boston in-person instruction Monday, scheduled. uled. Coaches will communi - 16, or Wednesday, October 21. not Red Sox in seven October 26. • Students will be expected cate with athletes about games to win the “Our number one priority is to be online for remote learn - specific details. Meal Deliveries World Series*. the safety of students and staff, ing Monday, October 19, and • Faculty and staff will have • October 16 – 5 days of meals Around that time, I and we have contacted individ - Tuesday, October 20, as those the option to work from school • October 21 – 5 days of meals reached a high in my baseball card collect - ing. I had loads of Chicago Cubs, specifically Ryne Sandberg and Leon Durham. The piles of Mike Greenwell cards would soon follow. Over the next several years, I played high school and Pony League ball, I organized my During high school, I heard wiffle ball league, and watched about Col. Frank L. Smith. He tons of MLB games. But oddly possessed powerful political enough, that was when my card drive and was instrumental in collecting dwindled. I also never Dwight's early days. Smith, who knew much about Dwight's rich received his honorary title from baseball history. Illinois Governor John Riley While living there, I heard Tanner, gained notoriety on a the legend of the Prince of national political stage, but I Wales' trip to Dwight in 1860. never knew of his passion for Traveling under the alias Lord the national pastime and forma - Renfrew, the future King Ed - tion of the village's semi-profes - ward VII visited the area while sional team. Earlier this enjoying a hunting expedition. summer, I wrote his official Subtle name, huh? Perhaps this SABR bio as an individual who event will weave itself into a fu - was famous outside of baseball. ture storyline of Victoria. Prob - He was responsible for bringing ably not, but one of Dwight's multiple professional teams to earliest baseball teams adopted Dwight for exhibition games the name Dwight Renfrews. during his lifetime. The Detroit But there is a bizarre story Tigers (1907), Washington Sen - about a baseball game from that ators (1908), Chicago Cubs era that appeared in the Chicago (1912), Pittsburgh Rebels Tribune. (1915) and Chicago Whales Prior to a game between the (1915) appeared in Dwight be - Renfrews and Pontiac Athletics cause of Col. Smith's efforts. on August 14, 1874, Dwight's After digging through my OLD ROUTE 66 FAMILY RESTAURANT, 105 South Old Route 66 in Dwight, has re-opened its doors! The Captain J.B. Parsons com - Col. Smith notes, I noticed the restaurant temporarily closed in March, and began plans for major renovations – both inside and out – that manded an elaborate military name Eddie Higgins kept ap - have since been completed. You may visit and dine in, or they also offer carry-out and delivery. Pictured at the spectacle. During the display, a pearing in box scores. Other ribbon cutting ceremony are the Ahmedi family, owner/operators of the establishment, alongside area community steam engine from Pontiac's fire than his pitching performance members involved with the re-opening. company exploded and injured against the Tigers on October a number of onlookers. To fur - (continued on page 3) Page 2 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 The Paper

FOR THE RECORD Temps - 2020 Oct. 1 – high 59°, low 39° It’s History… Tickets Issued to a motel on Northbrook Dr. .04” precip. by Dwight Police for a domestic disturbance. Ar - Oct. 2 – high 58°, low 39° October 1: Kelvin Hester, rested were Steven P. Norris, Oct. 3 – high 56°, low 42° driving 21-25 MPH above 41, and Jennifer Williams, 46, .27” precip. limit. for Domestic Battery. They Oct. 4 – high 54°, low 30° October 2: Lisa M. Witheft, were taken to Grundy Cty. Jail; Oct. 5 – high 63°, low 31° driving 21-25 MPH above 6:43 p.m., Arrested on an In- Oct. 6 – high 75°, low 50° limit. State Warrant was James Beier, Oct. 7 – high 79°, low 43° October 3: Breia M. Barry- 75, of Dwight. He was given a One Year Ag o – Oct. 14 , 2019 White, driving 21-25 MPH new court date. high 55°, low 32° above limit; Giykese October 8: 2:02 a.m., DeMichael U. Bailey, driving Dwight Police were dispatched 15-20 MPH above limit. to 12 W. Northbrook Dr. A It’s A Scam! October 4: Joseph M. O’ - semi driver advised a male LsSalle County Sheriff Tom Connor, driving 21-25 MPH driving another semi struck his Templeton has issued a state - above limit. vehicle and left the scene. ment regarding scam telephone calls being received by citizens Persons in the police report of LaSalle County. are innocent of any charges Sheriff Templeton said that until proven guilty in a court of the caller will identify them - law. selves as deputies of the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Of - Dwight Police Blotter fice and inform the victim that October 2: 7:42 p.m., Weekly Ambulance Runs there is an arrest warrant out - Dwight Officers were dis - by Dwight EMS standing for them. The caller THE OLD KEPPLINGER BLOCK on the northwest corner of Mazon and Franklin that patched to W. Northbrook for a October 1: Prairie, trauma, then advises the victim to call burned on October 10, 1891. All of the wooden structures were gone in about two hours. hit-and-run property damage. A St. James. a telephone number to make Losers were George Kepplinger, Star & Herald, North Star, Thomas Perry, Barr & Dame, semi driver advised his parked October 2: Renfrew, med - arrangements to post bail, gen - Mrs. Koehnlein, M. Rinehart, Mrs. A. Strufe, John Crocker, Leslie E. Keeley Co., and unoccupied truck was ical, Morris. erally requested bail is gift Ketcham & Smith, Mrs. Gertie Kayler, John Thompson, Jens Jacobsgaard, and Sam struck by an unknown October 3: Prairie, refusal. cards in various amounts or Lower. person/vehicle while he was in October 4: Franklin, fire; asks for a credit card number to the building. Mazon, medical, Morris; pay the bail. October 3: 11:49 a.m., Dwight Rd., fire, mutual aid Sheriff Templeton wants Dwight Police were dispatched from Duffy’s. people to know that his office to the 400 block of W. South October 5: Mazon, trauma, does not make calls to serve ar - St. A neighbor advised they Morris; Mazon, trauma, Mor - rest warrants. “These calls are were concerned about a dog at ris. a scam and the victim should Dwight Sales Tax Revenue an open second floor window, October 6: Mazon, medical, immediately hang up and give with the screen partially out. Morris. the caller no information at October 7: 6:50 a.m., October 8: Seminole, all,” Templeton said. “These Slips a Bunch in 2nd Quarter Dwight Police were dispatched trauma, Morris. scams occur from time to time by Tom Tock had sales tax production in nesses reporting sales tax re - and vary slightly in how they The second quarter 2020 Dwight, Livingston County, of ceipts in the second quarter of are phrased to the victim. At no Illinois sales tax report for $79,052. It was $101,986 in the 2020, 129 in the second quarter OTE BY MAIL REQUEST DEADLINE time give out personal infor - Dwight showed a decrease of second quarter of 2019. (Activ - last year, and 138 in the second V : mation over the phone to peo - $57,020 in revenue when com - ity in this category for the quarter of 2018. Oct 29 by mail; Nov 2 in-person ple claiming to be the Sheriff’s pared to the second quarter of Grundy County part of Dwight office, either about an arrest 2019. The second quarter, is never available.) Below are year to year com - Drinking & warrant or asking for donations April, May, June of 2020 pro - Meanwhile, parisons of sales tax revenue for Eating Places to the Illinois Sheriff’s Associ - duced sales tax income of in Dwight, Liv - selected communities in Liv - ation.” $229,141 for Dwight. The same ingston County, had sales tax ingston and Grundy counties: If there is a question if quarter a year ago produced collections during the second something is legitimate or not, sales tax of $286,161. quarter of 2020 totalling 2nd Quarter call the Sheriff’s Office at 815- The first quarter of 2020 $12,396. (No figures were Municipal Sales Tax 433-2161. sales tax revenue for Dwight available for the Grundy 2019 2020 was $222,699. County portion of Dwight.) The Dwight 286,161 229,141 The above numbers include total for Dwight, Livingston Fairbury 181,251 219,747 wight’s 1¢ sales tax added in D County, was $17,787 in 2019. Pontiac 706,710 711,362 July of 2016 and dedicated to The category of Drugs and Mobile Odell 12,809 7,897 infrastructure improvement. Miscellaneous Retail showed Food Pantry in That 1¢ added $80,411 to vil - collections of $13,588 in the Saunemin 4,736 3,028 lage coffers in the second quar - second quarter of 2020 com - Herscher 77,433 85,006 S. Wilmington ter of 2020, $110,195 one year pared to $11,810 in 2019. Gardner 47,930 44,551 On Monday, October 19, at ago. Mazon 12,485 12,816 4:00 p.m., Catholic Charities’ The sales tax category of Dwight, Livingston and Morris 1,793,635 1,515,992 Mobile Food Pantry will be Automotive & Filling Stations Grundy Counties, had 124 busi - S. Wilm. 8,898 8,908 distributing food at St. Lawrence Church (135 Rice Road in South Wilmington) in State Rep. Tom Bennett, 106th District the church parking lot (rain or DANISH KRINGLE SALE shine). and Sausage, too! Catholic Charities and the Madigan Investigation er Ord Northern Illinois Food Bank re- O & H Bakery have partnered to deliver nutri - P nly Halted Until After Election O VAILABLE LAVORS tious food (meat, produce, and A F : Earlier this week I updated ney’s ongoing investigation. ways for women small busi - Almond, Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Cherry Cheese, nonperishable items) to people in need. you on the developments in the After a couple of hearings and ness owners to connect with Cinnamon Roll, Cream Cheese, Pecan, Pumpkin Carmel, House Special Investigating requests for documents, this both public and private sector Raspberry, Turtle, Wisconsin – $10.00 each Participants are asked to stay in their cars. Committee’s inquiry into the week the committee chairman programs to help their busi - Orders must be placed by The Mobile conduct of Speaker Michael an-nounced that the committee nesses grow, even during the Food Pantry will use a “drive Madigan. would conduct no further busi - pandemic. thru” method to distribute pre- OCTOBER 30, 2020 Just a few hours later I was ness until after the election. How much do we owe? As OR packed groceries to ensure that 584-2753 TEXT 309-826-1283 shocked to learn that the com - Speaker Madigan has not been of the time of this writing, the all participants are safe during mittee chairman has decided to called to testify in front of the State of Illinois owes PICK UP Sat., nOv. 14 Only @ Dwight v.F.W. the COVID-19 pandemic. postpone any further investiga - committee. $8,368,091,960 in unpaid bills Sausage (2 lb): $6.00 each You do not have to be tion until after Election Day. The need for real ethics re - to state vendors. 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It is advertised by propo - one administration after an - constitution. The padding of 22, 1907, he did not feature nents as a very overdue other making pension prom - government pensions has been prominently in the remainder of income tax increase on those ises that couldn’t be financed, pursued too long by politi - Smith's narrative. He was just a Dwight High School kid with making more than $250,000 a commonly known as kicking cians who use the process as a great arm, right? But there was year, an increase that will help the can down the road. means for vote-getting. too much to discard. After all, solve Illinois’ financial prob - Dabrowski and Klingner Changes in the pension Ty Cobb noted that Higgins dis - lems at the same time it spares recently highlighted a solution system are a priority, along played major-league potential. everyone with lesser incomes. to Illinois’ pension problem with ending corruption and That's lofty praise for a 19-year- So they say. with a four-point special re - wasteful spending, improving old kid from a future Hall of Taking more money from port (complete with graphs) ethical standards, and over - Famer. the rich has a certain appeal, that is too long and detailed hauling rules and regulations. I started digging deeper into of course, and might help for publication in this paper, the story of Thomas Edward somewhat, but soaking the but is available for all to view Mark Glennon, founder of "Eddie" Higgins (1888-1959). rich will not solve Illinois’ an - at “Wirepoint: Four Part Spe - Wirepoints , said it best months After pitching successfully for nual budget or long-term fi - cial Report” on the internet. ago: “What’s happened in Illi - the F.L. Smiths in 1907, he nancial problems. Every Illinois citizen should nois is unique in American began a circuitous journey Presently, Illinois’ pensions read it. history. While other states or through baseball leagues from are underfunded about $140- Basically, the report sup - territories have struggled with 1908 through 1915. He donned billion, and one tax increase ports the contention that Illi - deep-rooted poverty or chang - uniforms and pitched for the after another over the years nois has really not ing circumstances, no other Bloomington Bloomers, Little has only masked the real prob - underfunded its government state has plunged from success Rock Travelers, St. Louis Cardi - lem. pensions, just over-promised to failure purely as a function BILL PEARCH IS A DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH nals, Denver Grizzlies (one The proposed graduated in - pension benefits which an of the manner in which it was SCHOOL graduate. He lives in Chicago and is a member of game), Terre Haute Stags, come tax does nothing to eighth-grader with a calculator governed. Illinois’ failure as a the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). The fol - Tacoma Tigers, Peoria Dis - solve it, say Ted Dabrowski could see were unsustainable. state is a failure of its govern - lowing is from a Facebook post about a day in Dwight that he tillers, Streator Boosters and and John Klingner of Wire - Voters should cast a “No” ment.” wrote. The baseball card is a 1911 image of Thomas Edward Rockford Wakes. He also points, an independent and vote on the graduated income Higgins – who graduated from DTHS in 1908. Pearch has do - earned just as many nicknames commentary organization. tax to be presented on the No - nated the card to the Dwight Historical Society. ranging from Doc to Irish, The pension problem vember ballot, and demand in - Tom Tock Singing Hig to Caruso, and the most unusual Zimri. Higgins bacco cards would be difficult to 1907. While there, I was able to pitched in legendary ballparks obtain as they do not become reconnect with Mary Flott, her like Philadelphia's Baker Bowl, available often. Sure enough, husband Bill (my eighth-grade Cincinnati's Palace of the Fans, magic happened. Earlier this math teacher), and Kim Drech - New York's Polo Grounds, St. month, he connected me to a sel (docent). I was honored to Bennett, Joyce Thank Local Farmers Louis' Robison Field, Brook - card dealer who just found one hand over the card to Kim as he lyn's Washington Park, and in Los Angeles. I was able to get donated countless hours re - Chicago's West Side Grounds. my hands on a 1911 Obak searching the Dwight Star & on National Farmers Day While playing baseball he be - (T212) Eddie Higgins card that Herald newspapers archives to In honor of National Farm - Bennett and Joyce encouraged ate Agriculture Committee. came a dentist, served at Camp was listed as being in very unlock the baseball stories of ers Day on October 12, Senate people to show gratitude to “Today, we thank our farmers Grant in World War I, and good/excellent condition. On Col. Smith and Eddie Higgins. Agriculture Chairman Scott farmers by supporting local for their contributions to a opened his own practice. Sadly, the card he is depicted as a If Dwight has a civic hall of Bennett (D-Champaign) and farmers’ markets or making healthier society and econ - Higgins' story comes to a tragic member of the Class-B Tacoma fame, I fully endorse Mr. Drech - State Senator Patrick Joyce (D- charitable donations to area omy.” ending. The last decade of his Tigers of the Northwestern sel's enshrinement. Essex) celebrated the hard farms. The lawmakers also recog - life, Higgins was hospitalized League where he pitched a one- work and dedication of local “While we appreciate and nized the dedicated animals after suffering a heart attack and hitter against the Vancouver * Dwight Gooden was 0-2 farmers and agricultural work - support farmers each and every that work alongside farmers stroke which led to financial Beavers on July 31, 1911. with an 8.00 ERA during that ers. day, the COVID-19 pandemic every day and help them with complications. Yesterday, I visited the Series. He fanned nine batters in “Farmers are passionate brought a new appreciation for daily tasks, such as plowing the During his playing career, Dwight Historical Society nine innings. And no, Gooden about the work they do, and the agriculture sector,” said field, transporting food, and Higgins was not immortalized which is housed inside the vil - has no connection with the vil - this day is an opportunity to ac - Joyce, a fourth-generation cultivating the soil, especially often on cardboard. Not having lage's Chicago & Alton train lage. It was named in honor of knowledge the work of the men farmer and member of the Sen - during the busy harvest season. the deepest experience collect - depot. The limestone building, Henry C. Dwight. While not a and women devoted to feeding ing baseball cards, I was not cer - designed by architect Henry Mets or Yankees pitcher, he was our community,” said Bennett, tain how easily if at all I could Ives Cobb, was placed on the a New York capitalist who pro - who spends the harvest season get my hands on one of these National Register of Historic vided funding to construct the helping out on his family’s cards. Over the last two years, I Places in 1982. Just think, Ty railroad from Joliet to Bloom - farm in Gibson City. “This is have gotten to know Jason Cobb (no relation to the archi - ington. According to available the perfect time to thank farm - Prize Pool $33,000 Schwartz, a co-chair of SABR's tect) passed through this station records, he lost a fortune in the ers young and old, past and Drawing to be held October 15 @ 7 p.m. Baseball Cards committee. He when his American League-pen - venture. present.” admitted that minor-league to - nant-winning Tigers arrived in On National Farmers Day, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NEW RULE: Winner need not be present to win 70% of pot or 50/50 Raffle. Food available with limited seating and capacity. Successful Crime Casual Dress. As Always ~ Serving Lunch Every Day Reduction, Dinner: Wed., Fri. and Sat. Nights Prevention Effort Face masks Dwight Country Club • 815-584-9825 in Kankakee are like seat belts, County Multiple law enforcement they only work if you use them. agencies in Kankakee County collaborated October 8 in a countywide effort to reduce crime, apprehend fugitives of the law, and promote safety throughout Kankakee County by reducing violence. The countywide effort re - sulted in 20 arrests, which in - cluded Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Possession of a Defaced Firearm, Aggra - vated Driving Under the Influ - ence, and Obstruction of Justice. Both Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey and Kankakee City Police Chief Frank Kosman extended their thanks to each of the participat - ing agencies for the sharing of their expertise and resources, including police K9’s and telecommunications, which al - lowed for a successful opera - tion.

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#Opportunity4all is the theme of National 4-H Week celebrated across the United States October 4-11. Town and Country 4-H Club once again celebrated National 4-H Week by holding its food and toiletry drive. Members took to the streets and passed out grocery bags and fliers and returned to col - lect non-perishable groceries and toiletries on October 11. Town and Country 4-H club President Ava Schultz noted THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL SEE A TRAFFIC JAM in Herscher is during the fall harvest that the club’s food drive is season – when grain trucks line up at the elevator. This tasteful fall display is at 282 N. Oak needed now more because of Street in Herscher. the pandemic. “With so many people laid off and kids being home during Limestone Library Has Gone Virtual the day when they used to be at school we know a lot of people Mary Kay O’Brien, leader added “while the remote oppor - Limestone Township Library sign up. day. are having a hard time making of the Town and Country 4-H tunities kept our members en - District (LTLD) may not be Other programs that will ap - To get a library card, you ends meet,” Schultz said. “All club, noted that this past year gaged, we really enjoy being having programs at the library pear on Facebook or Discord in - need to take a driver’s license, of the items we collect stay in presented a challenge for pro - together and are happy we can right now due to the pandemic, cludes cooking programs, craft and a piece of mail such as a our communities and go to the gramming that generally is offer in person programming at but that doesn’t mean they are programs, and Science with Mr. utility bill or a voter’s card to Community Cares Food Pantry done in person at club meet - our meetings.” not doing programming. Like Noffke. And it is possible to see show proof of residence. If you in Braidwood.” ings. All meetings are conducted everything else during this pan - past programs on Facebook and live outside of Limestone Town - National 4-H Week serves “4-H programming is super - while observing local require - demic season, they have gone their YouTube channel. For in - ship, you will want to call to see as an opportunity to highlight vised through the University of ments for social distancing. virtual. formation about upcoming pro - if you live in another library’s the programming offered by Illinois College of ACES and One of their favorite pro - grams, visit their website at district or if you are in the non- local 4-H clubs. 4-H program - based in local U of I Extension 4-H membership is open to grams, Storytime, has been ex - limestonelibrary.org and click resident area. Bonfield residents ming centers around positive offices. When COVID-19 shut all youth beginning at age five, isting virtually with Ms. Holly on the Newsletter tab. are served by the Fossil Ridge youth development and is fo - down the universities and of - with the Cloverbud program, and Ms. Karyn on Facebook. Do you need to have a li - Library in Braidwood. Those cused on hands-on learning in fices, the staff quickly shifted through age 18. Anyone inter - people in their non-resident area areas of science, technology, gears to offer remote opportu - ested in enrolling in 4-H can in the towns such as Herscher, engineering, and math – or nities for learning for 4-H find out more at https://4h. Buckingham, and Reddick, to STEM. members,” noted O’Brien, but extension.illinois.edu. name a few, will pay an annual fee for library services. A library card gives pa - trons access to their collection of books, movies, games, and much more. Patrons can ac - cess e-resources that include Axis 360 and Overdrive for ebooks, Consumer Reports for reputable information, and Creativebug which has hundreds of craft videos. During the pandemic, they have remained open with some limitations. Seniors and immuno-compromised hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. All ages days are Tuesdays (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and Saturdays FOLKS AT THE GRUNDY COUNTY FAIR & SPEEDWAY recently presented Illinois State (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) dur - Police Officers with some specialized fire suppression equipment, and extended their thanks ing which children under the to the race fans, drivers, and pit crews who came together at a recent race event to assist with age of 17 can go in the library the purchase of these tactical fire extinguishers. As a result, 48 ISP officers will now have their with their parents/guardians. own personal fire suppression system. Every Tuesday and Friday at brary card to view these pro - Public Access Computers are 10:15 a.m., their staff members grams? Just like in the days available for patrons in 30- have been reading storybooks before COVID-19, the answer minute intervals two times per You’re looking at it… and sharing a craft that can be to that is no. You can take part day. Copy and fax services are completed by pre-schoolers in these programs without hav - available with staff assistance. with a little help. ing a library card. But having a If you have any questions, do IM…a newAspapGer thaIt wNould bE e Mr. Austin has a chess club library card allows you to check not hesitate to call them at 815- delivered free to every address in: that meets through Discord. You out the books you have seen in 939-1696, e-mail them at Dwight, Gardner, Mazon, Odell, Emington, Th204e E. CPhippaewap St. er need to sign up on the website storytime, in chess programs, [email protected], or Saunemin, Buckingham, Verona, Kinsman, Dwight, IL 60420 and get a code in order to join in and other programs such as the message them at Facebook or Ransom, Blackstone, Essex, Reddick, on the live event. To do that, you History of Dinosaurs in Pop Instagram. Their website has Cabery, Union Hill, Campus, Kempton, Cullom, Phone: 815-584-1901 only need to call the library and Culture that just ran last Satur - more information. Braceville, Herscher and South Wilmington. There is nothing else like it! (both in-town and rural routes)

301 SOUTH LADD ST. EARLY VOTING, VOTE BY MAIL, and GRACE REGISTRATION DATES PONTIAC, ILLINOIS 61764 General Election – November 3, 2020 WWW.FRAHERAUTOS.COM 815-844-3138 Early Voting, Vote by Mail, and Grace Period Registration and Voting will be conducted on the following dates prior to the November 3, General Election. Regular Voter Registration closes on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. See the Livingston County Website for additional registration and voting FEATURED USED VEHICLES deadline information. Dates Location Hours MONDAY-FRIDAY Livingston County September 24-November 2 Clerk’s Office 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed October 12 for 112 W. Madison St. - Pontiac Columbus Day )

SATURDAY Livingston County October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Clerk’s Office 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon 112 W. Madison St. - Pontiac ’16 Escape SE, 41K, 4WD ’16 E350 Box Truck, 42K $16,900 $23,900 WEDNESDAY Livingston County October 21, 28 Clerk’s Office 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 112 W. Madison St. - Pontiac TRUCKS VANS and SUVS (Extended Hours Voting) ’19 Edge SEL, 9K, FWD………….…………………$29,900 ’18 F150 Crew XLT, 18K, 4WD…………………….$37,900 TUESDAY Livingston County ’18 F150 Crew XLT, 21K, 4WD, NAV, Sport Pkg...$39,900 ’19 Escape Titanium, 8K, 4WD ………………………$26,900 November 3 Clerk’s Office 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Grace Registration & Voting) 112 W. Madison St. - Pontiac ’18 F150 Crew Lariat, 5K, 4WD, Sunroof, NAV….$46,900 ’19 Grand Caravan SXT, 38K……………………….$18,900 What is Early Voting? Early Voting starts September 24 and ends November 2, 2020. This process ’16 F150 S/C XL, 121K, 4WD, New Tires…………..$19,900 ’19 Edge Titanium, 9K, AWD……….………………$32,900 allows any registered voter in Livingston County to use the above location to cast their ballot prior ’16 E350 Box Truck, 42K.…… …… ………….…..…$23,900 ’19 Edge Titanium, 11K, AWD……….………………$32,900 to Election Day. Early voters must be registered Livingston County voters. No excuse or reason is necessary to apply. ’15 Chevy 3500 Crew, 59K, 4WD, Flatbed.………$24,900 ’19 EcoSport Titanium, 11K, 4WD…………… ……$19,900 Vote by Mail Voting: Starts Tuesday, June 16, and continues through Monday, November 2, 2020. ’08 F250 S/C Lariat, 235K, 4WD, Diesel……………$11,900 ’19 Transit Connect Titanium, 10K, NAV……….…$24,900 A person may request a Vote by Mail ballot by USPS no later than October 29. In order to be counted the ballot must be postmarked by midnight or returned in person by 7 PM to the County Clerk’s ’07 F150 Crew FX4, 140K, 4WD………….…………Just In ’18 Transit 250 XL Cargo Van, 10K, Power Group…$24,900 Office on November 3. (Voters must check with their local post office to find out the time for the ’18 Escape SE, 12K, 4WD………….………………$19,900 last pickup from their post office outside/inside drop boxes for postmark date.) ’04 K1500 S/C LT, 170K, 4WD……………………….$4,900 Grace Registration and Voting: Begins October 7 and continues through November 3. This is for ’18 Escape SE, 13K, FWD …………………………$18,900 new registrants and those who have transferred or moved and did not update their voter registration CARS ’17 Escape SE, 30K, 4WD………….………………$17,900 before October 7. Voting takes place at the same time registration is made in the County Clerk’s ’19 Fusion Hybrid Titanium, 10K……………………$23,900 Office. ’16 Escape SE, 41K, 4WD ………….………………$16,900 Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior ’19 Fusion Hybrid Titanium, 12K……………………$23,900 ’14 Edge SEL, 122K, AWD………….………………$10,900 to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters. You can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person. An On-Line ’19 Fusion Hybrid Titanium, 9K…………………….$23,900 ’14 Encore, 69K, FWD………….……………………$11,900 as well as a downloadable Vote by Mail application is available from our website (listed below). ’16 Fusion SE, 77K………… …...………..…………$11,900 ’12 Edge SEL, 133K, AWD………………… ……… .$7,900 To register to vote or check your registration status, visit https://ova.elections.il.gov or visit our website (listed below). ’15 Taurus SEL, 72K………… …...….……..………$14,900 ’09 Escape LTD, 140K, FWD………………………..$5,900 Additional election information may be obtained from the Livingston County website at: ’15 Focus SE, 76K. ………………….………………..$9,900 ’07 Explorer EB, 179K, 4WD………………… ……..$5,900 www.livingstoncountyil.gov (Click on “County Services”, “County Clerk”, and “Elections”). If you have any questions regarding voter registration, or the above information, contact the County Clerk’s ’02 Grand Prix GT, 76K, Sunroof……………………$4,900 ’02 Jeep Liberty LTD, 105K, 4WD…………… ……..$3,900 Office at 815-844-2006. The Paper Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Page 5 Page 6 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 The Paper

Morris Hospital Auxiliary Announces Virtual Golf Tournament In place of its annual Golf & the golf outing. Both programs Cards Tournament, Morris provide vital services to the Hospital Auxiliary will host a communities served by Morris virtual golf tournament now Hospital. through October 27, with all October 27, at 5:00 p.m., is proceeds benefitting the Morris the deadline for submitting Hospital Patient Transportation scorecards and pictures for the and Lifeline® programs. Auxiliary Virtual Golf Tourna - Registration information is ment. To register, view spon - available at morrishospital.org/ sorship opportunities, or golf. purchase a 50/50 ticket, visit morrishospital.org/golf. For The Morris Hospital Auxil - more information, contact the iary supports Patient Trans - Morris Hospital Auxiliary and portation and Lifeline® Foundation office at 815-705- programs with proceeds from 7002. Pontiac Elks Free Children’s Podiatry Clinic November 6 Illinois Elks Children’s Care refer children and families to Corporation, in cooperation the clinic. with Pontiac Elks Lodge The Elks Organization has #1019, will sponsor a free chil - been working with physically dren’s podiatry assessment challenged children since 1928 clinic Friday, November 6, at and this is one of the 17 clinic Samantha and Cassandra and Jeffrey Carlson the Cortese Foot & Ankle locations throughout Illinois. If Samuel Williamson Clinic – located at Sullivan your child has feet pointing in - Center, 1508 W. Reynolds, ward or outward, or complains Bexson, Carlson Pontiac, with Dr. Steve of foot pain, they can be seen Rybacki, Williamson Marry Yeschek as the clinician in at this clinic. Samantha E. Rybacki and Bloomington. He is a business Married in Streator charge. There is no charge for any Samuel J. Williamson were analyst at State Farm in The Clinic starts at 1:00 diagnostic services at this Cassandra Bexson and Jef - Claypool, and bridesmaids married on June 27, 2020, at Bloomington. p.m. and is by appointment clinic. The Elks will provide fi - frey Carlson were married Sep - Kristen Cullmann, Mallory St. Mary’s Church in Downs. only . To make an appointment, nancial assistance to the best of tember 12, 2020, at The Sistek, Katie Wingate, and The bride is the daughter of A small reception was held call the Illinois Elks Children’s their ability for children need - Eastwood Golf Course in Laura Lenzie; Junior Brides - Donna and Mark German, of at the couples’ residence in Care office at 1-800-272-0074 ing further treatment or spe - Streator, with Pastor Jan Chan - maids Claire Robison, Callie Dwight, and Lawrence Ry - Downs, due to COVID restric - between the hours of 9:00 a.m. cialty equipment when the dler officiating. Robison, Lily Buck, and backi, of Largo, FL. She is a tions. They plan on having a and 4:00 p.m., Monday family lacks sufficient re - The bride is the daughter of Flower Girl Lexi Claypool. reading intervention teacher in big party once things are some - through Friday. There are no sources to do so. David and Angela Bexson of Groomsmen included Best Clinton. what back to normal.The cou - charges for any services at this In the past, the Elks have South Wilmington. Man, Andy Price, Andrew The groom is the son of ple honeymooned in Marco clinic. purchased therapy services, The groom is the son of Funk, Craig Krug, Chase Per - Laura and Bill Williamson of Island and Key West, FL. No medical referral is nec - corrective shoes, braces, Doug and Cathy Carlson of schnick, Cory Scoles, Brad essary for the clinic, but physi - wheelchairs, and augmentative Dwight. Miller, and Ring Bearer, Jack - cians are welcome to refer communication devices to help The bridal party consisted son Cullmann. patients to the clinic for a spe - children overcome a variety of Send us your Social Announcements. of Maid of Honor Sara Coun - The couple resides in cific reason or second opinion. physical challenges. [email protected] tryman, Matron of Honor Kara Dwight. School nurses are welcome to Mail or drop off to: The Paper 204 E. Chippewa St., Dwight questions? give us a call. 815-584-1901

MEMBERS OF THE HERSCHER AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY gathered for a photo at the October 8 meeting. Pic - tured are Secretary Penny Berger, President Joyce Goodwin, Sergeant-at-Arms Pam Plante, Chaplain Thelma Webber, mem - ber Paula Grob, Treasurer Carol Webber, and First Vice Jackie Eberle. Second Vice, Sandy Smith, not pictured, took the photo. Herscher ALA Sets Poppy Days - Nov. 6 and 7 Members of the Herscher MIA table prior to the meeting. vember 7. All donations are ap - them for their service to the American Legion Auxiliary During the meeting, it was preciated and are used to sup - country. met October 8, with President announced Herscher Legion port veterans and programs that Joyce Goodwin officiating over and Auxiliary members will be assist them. The next meeting will be the business meeting. in the public with poppies that After the meeting, Sandy held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, No - Sergeant-at-Arms Pam Veterans have made Friday, Smith took a short video of vember 12, during which time Plante had set up the POW- November 6, and Saturday, No - HALA members sending a the 100th anniversary of the message to veterans at Man - National Auxiliary will be cel - teno Veterans’ Home, thanking ebrated. The Paper Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Page 7

OBITUARIES

Robert M. Long Rita Styck-McWherter Robert M. Long, Amber, Heather, Rita Styck- Nevaeh Stanton, Minutes 80, of Pontiac Branden, Austin, McWherter, age 75, and Robert Donald passed away and Devin; great- of Herscher, IL and Wilke; one sister, with Wednesday, Octo - grandchildren: formerly of Wilm - Sue (the late John) 5 ber 7, 2020 at 8:05 Max, Maizie, ington, IL, passed Fiessinger of Boma a.m. at Evenglow Della, Makenna, away Sunday, Oc - Kevil, Kentucky; Health Center in Bristol, Aubree, tober 4, 2020 at and many nieces Pontiac. and Noah; and spe - home. and nephews sur - A graveside cial friend, Joan Born September vive. service with full Francis of Florida. 25, 1945 in Kanka - Preceding The GOAT military rites was He was pre - kee, IL to the late her in death was The good old GOAT debate. Who is the GOAT (greatest of held Monday, Oc - ceded in death by Clayton Clarence her husband, all time) when it comes to basketball? I believe I may have tober 12, 2020 at 11 his parents; wife, and Margaret Mary (nee William “Mac” McWherter (8- touched on this subject earlier in the quarantine during the a.m. in McDowell Cemetery, Delma; three sisters; and one Larkin) Rynearson, Rita retired 22-2018), to whom she was Dwight, IL. brother. at the age of 62 from Plant married September 5, 2005; Last Dance airing, but due to LeBron James winning his 4th Robert was born January Robert was a graduate of Services contracted with brothers: James (Marcie), NBA championship, and appearing in his 10th NBA finals, it 18, 1940 in Pinckneyville, IL Mt. Vernon High School, class Exxon Mobil. Kevin (the late Robyn) and comes up again. to James Monroe and Elizabeth of 1957. He served in the She loved to bird watch and Terry Rynearson; one sister, Pearl (McCarthy) Long. He United States National Guard. was a member of the National Sandra Dee Dickerson; and Now, full disclosure, in my heart of hearts, I do probably married Delma Lucille Savage He was a truck driver for many Bird Watchers Association. She one sister-in-law, Kathy Ryn - think Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all on December 25, 1959 in Mt. years and a custodian at also enjoyed horticulture and earson. time. He had whatever you want to call the x-factor, the killer Vernon, IL. She passed away Dwight High School. exhibited that through the Visitation was at the R.W. instinct, the ability to close. Whatever cliche you find best October 8, 2012. Robert was a member of many plants she grew. Rita en - Patterson Funeral Home & suited for him. He has that. I think that’s the biggest case for Hager Memorial Home, Dwight United Methodist joyed crafting and boating with Crematory Thursday, October him over LeBron. Dwight, is in charge of Church in Dwight, IL. He her late husband, Mac, and 8, 2020 from 4 until 7 p.m. arrangements. loved spending time with his most importantly loved spend - with the funeral service begin - He is survived by his chil - family, and was an avid ing time with family. ning at 7 p.m. All attendees The numbers and longevity side of things are at some point dren: Kim (Pat) Condon of Chicago Cubs fan. She married Henry (Wanda) were required to wear face cov - going to become irrefutably in favor of LeBron. He and Ka - Pontiac, IL; Craig (Lisa) Long Styck July 31, 1965 in Kanka - erings and maintain social dis - reem are now the only NBA players since the merger in 1977 Memorials may be made to of Bloomington, IL; and Scott kee. They had two children: tancing standards. to have appeared in 10 NBA finals. (Kareem played a portion (Christy) Long of Pontiac, IL; the charity of the donor’s Tina (Don) Fleischauer of Her - Cremation rites were ac - of his career prior to this, but also a big chunk of it after, so a brother, Jesse (Jo) Long of choice. scher and Henry “J.R.” (the corded following the services. we’re going to count it.) Wisconsin; a sister, Kathryn Online condolences may be late Cindy) Styck, Jr. of Inurnment: Custer Town- Wolfe of Michigan; grandchil - made to the family at: Dwight, IL. ship Cemetery. Ten. I think whatever this number ends up at will ultimately dren: Amie, Christin (Adam), calvertmemorial.com Seven grandchildren: Holly (Robbie) Wilke, Dustin and For more information and to be his calling card in the GOAT debate. If you were to ran - Cassie Fleischauer, Jason, visit her online guestbook, log domly turn on an NBA finals game of the last 10 NBA finals, Brandy, Brittany and Jamie on to www.rwpattersonfu there was a 90% chance that LeBron was involved in it. He’s Stanton; four great-grandchil - neralhomes.com or on Face- made 9 of the last 10. Bro. David H. Pierce dren: Emma, Sofia, and book. Bro. David H. Pierce, 84, of Surviving are his wife, Gay He also has the most playoff minutes played, and the most Franklin, Kentucky died Mon - Pierce of Franklin; children: playoff points scored. This is to somewhat be expected given day, September 28, 2020 at his Michael (Jamie) Pierce of residence. Dwight, Illinois; Mark how many games he’s played, but to play that many, you have Funeral services were held (Lerinda) Pierce of Murfrees- Carl Wayne Carlson to win that many. Thursday, October 1, at 11 a.m. boro, Tennessee; and Patti Carl Wayne kind spirit will be in the Faith Baptist Church, (Kent) Perry of Franklin; Carlson, 71, of remembered by Maybe my favorite pro LeBron stat is that he has played 260 Franklin, Kentucky, with Bro. grandchildren: Nicholas (Al - Odell, IL passed many, to include playoff games. That’s the equivalent of just over 3 full bas - Tom Otto and Bro. Mark isha) Pierce, Jared (Jenna) away Wednesday, his son, Stuart ketball seasons, but just of playoff basketball. The incredible Rogers officiating. Pierce, Justin Pierce, Heather October 7, 2020 at Carlson; daughter, part of that is he has missed zero games. Zero games of the Burial followed in Sulphur (Josh) Collett, Kacie Perry and 8:55 a.m. in his Olivia (Travis) highest intensity basketball played on the planet and he Spring Cemetery, Franklin. Kyle (Katie) Perry; and great- home. Johnson; grand - missed none of them. Nicholas Pierce, Jared Pierce, grandchildren: Grace, Landon, Private family children, Kyle Kyle Perry, Justin Pierce, Lan - Brody, Kennedy and Dakota services will be held Johnson, Kallie He’s also a great person off the court. I could go into countless don Pierce and Josh Collett Pierce; Grayson, Carter and at a later date. Johnson, Brandon things he’s done for his hometown of Akron and numerous served as pallbearers. Ava Collett; and Angelina and Duffy - Baier - Carlson, Nikki A native of Clovis, New Nova Bradley. Snedecor Funeral Carlson, Aubrey other initiatives in which he’s been involved. Mexico, he was the son of the The family has requested Home, Pontiac, is in Carlson, and Mor - late Victor Pierce and Blanche that memorial gifts be made to charge of arrangements. gan Carlson; brother, Charles He’s probably not the GOAT… but it’s certainly a good de - DeLozier Pierce. Faith Baptist Academy, 1008 Carl was born Wednesday, (Linda) Carlson; and sisters, bate. Bro. Pierce had preached West Cedar Street, Franklin, September 7, 1949 to the late Linda Hillyer and Becky (Stan) for more than 50 years, the last Kentucky 42134. Vincent and Virginia (Garlic) Severin; and many nieces and Go Bears. 35 years at Faith Baptist Services were in care of Carlson in Tipton, Iowa. nephews. Aaron J. Boma Church in Franklin. Crafton Funeral Home of He was a graduate of Tipton Carl was preceded in death He was a veteran of the U.S. Franklin, Kentucky. High School in Tipton, Iowa. by his parents; sister, Charlotte 2016 ISU Grad Coast Guard. He was a member of the U.S. “Mimi” Contreras; and Army from 1970-71, based brother-in-law, Donald Hillyer. largely at Fort Knox, Ken - Condolences may be sent to Mark C. Mau tucky, but also in Washington Olivia Johnson, 37 Charvel Mark C. Mau, Mau of Arrow - State and Detroit, Michigan. Drive, Belleville, IL 62226. 57, passed away at smith, IL; Paul He was employed with Cater - Donations can be made in per - his residence on (Carol) Mau of pillar Inc. for 25 years, until he son or by mail to Happy Tails Want to read more? Tuesday, October 6, Cabery, IL; sisters: retired in 2003. Pet Hospital at 29005 N 1100 2020 in Cabery, IL. Patsy (Pat) Del - He enjoyed metal detecting, East Road, Blackstone, IL Visit us online at: A visitation was heimer of Cornell, spending time with good 61313 for their wonderful care held Monday, Octo - IL and Valerie friends, and most of all, spend - of Cookie. thepaper1901.com ber 12, 2020 from 9 (Marc) Hoenig of ing time with his faithful, lov - a.m. until 12 noon Salt Lake City, ing four-legged companion, Online condolences may be at Calvert & Martin Utah; and 11 Cookie. made to the family at duffyfu Funeral Home in grandchildren. Carl had a generous spirit neralhome.com or visit us on Cullom, IL. Due to Mark was and would help anyone. His Facebook. Covid-19, masks preceded in death were required. by his parents. Burial followed the visita - Mark graduated from Tri- tion in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Point schools and went on to Cabery, IL. become a farmer. He enjoyed THANK YOU Serving Pontiac, Cullom, Forrest, Memorials may be made to tinkering when he could, lis - Chatsworth and the surrounding areas. the family. tening to classic rock music, From the family of the late James Petry, we wish to Mark was born June 27, and spending time with his extend our sincerest thanks for your kind words, gifts, 1963 in Kankakee, IL, a son of grandchildren. He was loved and cards prior to and after the memorial service. Everett H. and Catherine and will be greatly missed by Special thanks to Victory Lanes, who went above and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE (Beatty) Mau. many. beyond for his memorial service. Also, Patterson Funeral ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Surviving children: Ashley Home, and all who traveled to be with us at this sad time. PONTIAC, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS Mau, Christopher Mau, Nikki This obituary may be Thank you to the medical staff, doctors, nurses who Mau-Gualandi and Cheyenne viewed, and guestbook signed, ESTATE OF attended and treated Jim with dignity. ELEANOR H. SHEERAN, Mau; brothers: Elton (Spring) at calvertmemorial.com To the many others who helped with the service to deceased. make it truly memorable. Especially Lisa Koehler, who CASE NUMBER went above and beyond our expectations to make this 2020 P 87 possible. Notice is given of the death of ELEANOR H. SHEERAN whose ad - Family members of the deceased, dress was 108 North West St., Odell, IL 60460. Letters of Office were please instruct the Funeral Home The Family of James Petry issued on September 30, 2020, to James F. Sheeran, III, 206 East 143rd Donna and Brandon Petry St., Dolton, IL 60419 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney to send information to : Roy and Donna Hoegger is Briane Eggert, Zapolis & Associates, P.C., 9991 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448. Jean Petry and Joe Caruthers NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES The Paper Bob Bartlett Notice is hereby given to any Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding. fax: 815-584-2196 The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless email: [email protected] under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any in - terested person terminates independent administration at any time by McClarey Law Firm mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of LeAnn Donald R. McClarey Dixon, Circuit Court Clerk, 110 N. Main Street, Pontiac, IL 61764, or and Donald John McClarey with the representative or both on or before APRIL 14, 2021. Any claim ’ not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Grieff s Precious Monuments 313 S. Prairie Ave., Dwight, IL 60420 Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and & Laser Etchings (Also Engaged in the General Practice of Law) to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with Bankruptcy Attorneys the Circuit Clerk. with 35 years experience in representing clients LEANN DIXON, CLERK OF THE withP Mearnsy oDnesaiglnisz aendd CMolorsn tuo mCheoonste sFrom filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petitions. 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT PONTIAC, ILLINOIS 61764 Fee for a chapter 7 is $1,400.00, paid in 2 installments PerPseorfencat floirz evder yG ocifcats iIotne! ms which includes the filing fee of $335.00 Name: Briane Eggert paid to the Bankruptcy Court. 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Once these ent types of massage, and volves a lot of stretching and sages can be extremely benefi - nerves are relaxed, they can op - which would be best for your movements to encourage blood cial for the overall health of erate better, and can focus on time, price point and specific flow. There’s also Trigger Point your body, an important, valu - their primary role of communi - needs can be determined by Therapy, which involves find - able method to help safely and cating with the brain, leading to having a discussion with your ing the particular pain pattern effectively manage your over - not only better functioning LMT. in the muscles caused by ten - all health and well-being. muscles, but better functioning “Depending on client goals, sion or adhesions and maniput - While most know what a organs as well. Organs share we can do full body massages, lating the muscle, forcing it to A Touch of Destiny, Dwight general massage entails, the neurological pathways with or just specfic parts of the elongate or ‘release,’ therefore Destiny Connor, LMT science behind how and why it muscles, bones and nerves, and body,” Destiny Connor said. relieving referral pain or works is beyond interesting. can end up mirroring muscle Along with Kris Schrader, who ‘shooting’ pain.” When receiving a massage, stress. By relieving the sress on is also a massage therapist, A She also recommended tors that may not be an option bilty to work while starting a your body experiences several your muscles, symptoms asso - Touch of Destiny offers both Swedish massage, for those for successful treatment via family. But being able to help physiological changes, which ciated with organ function can therapeutic and relaxation mas - just needing a break or to re - massage, which can be best de - others through massage was at can be attributed to two differ - improve as well. sages. lieve stress, which is one of the termined through speaking the core for both. ent responses, the relaxation re - It is no wonder, when privy For those that are busy and more common types of mas - with the LMT as well as your “It allowed me to interact sponse and the mechanical to the science behind massage, might not have time to come in sages found at spas, health re - physician. with people on a one on one response. why many have now recog - for a full massage, they offer sorts or other massage related Both Destiny and Kellie basis, and have a positive im - Brought on by a feeling of nized it as a viable treatment chair massages, which can last businesses. have seen enormous improve - pact,” Destiny said. “I hope safety, comfort and connection for a slew of both mental and from 10 to 30 minutes. “These There are several things to ments in their clients after mas - most that each person who via touch, in combination with physical ailments. Beyond the can be really beneficial for take into consideration when sage therapy. “I have seen not trusts me enough to receive a pain relief, massage recipients norm of muscle pain related people who are not comfort - choosing an LMT, which will only a decrease in chronic pain, massage from me feels safe will notice an immediate and diseases/stress, studies have able lying down, or for those again focus on the specific but also less overall tension, and comfortable during their involuntary response, known now shown that massages can that might need quick relief goals and needs of the client. and an increase in mobility,” time, and leaves feeling better as the relaxation response. Ac - be immensely helpful for anxi - from tension in the neck and “The key is finding some - Destiny said. Kellie echoed than when they walked in my cording to the Unniversity of ety, digestive disorders, insom - shoulders.” one passionate and focused in similar results, also mentioning door.” Kellie also mentioned Minnesota, “your heart and nia related to stress, and She also went on to describe what they do,” said Kellie. a reduction in anxiety induced the same, saying, “The detec - breathing rate slow, your blood headaches (cite, Mayo Clinic). their table massages, which can “Every massage therapist has pain and posture. “The benefits tive work involved in massage pressure goes down, your pro - their own style, education in I have seen most lately are peo - therapy to help people get to duction of stress hormones de - different modalities, and opin - ple being able to stand straight the root of the problem, and creases, and your muscles ions and preferences on how up. Stress can actually make then [the ability to] potentially relax.” In addition, while more certain modalities should be your posture worse, because solve it, it’s extremely reward - research is needed to confirm performed.” when you are anxious, people ing.” this, it is thought that this re - In addition, the Mayo Clinic tend to raise their shoulders to sponse may also promote also advises to ask your poten - their ears and breathe shallowly . higher levels of serotonin, a tial LMT several questions, This causes poorer posture, Information for article chemical essential to our men - such as whether they are li - tense muscles and more pain.” sourced by: tal health and well-being. It is censed, length and amount of Both became LMTs for dif - University of Minnesota theorized that this can lead to a sessions they believe you ferent reasons, such as a desire article reduction in both the physical might need, cost of sessions/in - to learn, or the ease of flexi - Mayo Clinic article effects and corresponding risks surance options, and what associated with stress. training/experience they have. The second response, re - Your massage therapist ferred to as the mechanical re - should also complete an assess - sponse, addresses the physical ment, to correctly determine reaction of the body to mas - amounts of pressure to apply, sage. As reported by the Un - and how this might vary de - niversity of Minnesota, the pending on your own needs, “two major effects [that occur] Kellie Theiss, LMT body and physical ailments. are an increase in blood and They should be willing to dis - lymph circulation, and relax - Hoping to receive more per - last from half an hour to an cuss the various techniques and ation/normalization of the soft sonal insights and information hour and a half. These can massages they feel will be best tissues (muscle, connective tis - behind the experience of mas - range in pressure, with light with you. sue, tendons, ligaments).” sage therapy, I spoke with two pressure being best for those There are some health fac -

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GSW P ANTHERS BASEBALL Tuesday, October 6 walking twice and stealing a two walks, and two hit batters. GSW vs. Kankakee base. Nathan Weese and Gar - States had three RBI on two Trinity Academy rett Grant each drew a walk. singles, a double, and a triple, Varsity - Huston was hit with the scoring once, to lead the Pan - The Panthers were defeated, loss, allowing six runs on nine thers at the plate. Blake Huston 7-3, by Kankakee Trinity Acad - hits and one hit batsman, strik - had an RBI-double, while emy in baseball action October ing out six in five innings. Nathan Weese, Cale Halpin 6. Grivetti came on in relief, giv - (run), and Cacello (BB, run) “Too many strikeouts at the ing up one earned run on one each added singles. Caydan plate (13),” admitted Coach hit, two walks, and two hit Landry (run), Kaden Grivetti, Wills, “but hopefully facing a batsman, fanning two. and Aiddan Daugherty each good pitcher now will help in drew one walk. the future. We rallied at the Thursday, October 8 “It was nice to get eight end, but unfortunately left the GSW vs. Putnam County games in this fall,” stated bases loaded in the seventh.” Varsity - Coach Wills. “A lot of players Brandon States led the In their final contest of the got some experience that will GSW offense, batting in two season, the GSW Panthers hopefully help in the future.” runs on a single, and he was were defeated by Putnam GSW ends the season with also struck by a pitch. Ryan County, 9-4, despite a late-inn- an overall record of 4-4. Olsen also added an RBI. ing rally. Blake Huston singled and dou - Brandon States suffered the bled, while Cale Halpin hit two loss, allowing three earned runs THE DWIGHT LADY TROJANS’ GOLF TEAM competed in the 1A regional at Edgebrook singles, stole a base, and scored on five hits and two hit bats - in Sandwich October 7, coming in fourth place with a score of 430 – just short of qualifying a run. Kaden Grivetti singled, men, striking out eight in five for sectionals. Pictured, from left, are Sophia Anderson (119), Darien Guyer (135), Kelly De - was hit by a pitch, and scored innings. Bennett Grant tossed terding (97 - team leader – one stroke shy of sectional qualifying), Kendahl Weller (112), and twice. Aiddan Daugherty added an inning in relief, giving up Isabelle Schultz (102). Dwight ended the regular season at 9-0 overall and took second place a single, with Caydan Landry three earned runs on one hit, in the TVC conference. The Paper Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Page 11 victory lanes bowling, dwight Commercial League Bowlers HSG: Men – Doug Gassman, 258; Jeff Friedman, 238; Chuck League Results Dudak, 227; Bill Green, 226; Brian Scott, 224; Women – Sportsman League Bowlers Brandi Farcus, 199; Joyce Fox, HSG: Michael Hallam, 277; 188; Sheri Colebank, 185; Kathy Josh Gernentz, 269; Brandon Hanold, 173; Paula Watts, 168. Petry, 269; Doug Gassman, 246; HSS: Men – Jeff Friedman, 644; KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AT Bob Babczak, 234. HSS: Josh Doug Gassman, 627; Brian Scott, SWGS, taught by Mrs. Olsen, sit at Gernentz, 741; Brandon Petry, 619; Chuck Dudak, 599; Curtis their desks practicing letters in shav - 709; Gregg Jensen, 655; Bob Price, 594; Women – Brandi Far - ing cream. Babczak, 650; Todd Butcher, 643. cus, 532; Sheri Colebank, 519; HHG: Josh Gernentz, 269. HHS: Kathy Hanold, 454; Paula Watts, Josh Gernentz, 741. HSG/HHG: 439; Joyce Fox, 408. HHG: Chuck Victory Lanes, 1024. HSS: Hallam Dudak, 260; Sheri Colebank, 245. THE SECOND AND Electronics, 2922. HHS: Jensen HHS: Jeff Friedman, 698; Sheri THIRD GRADE BP II, 2932. Colebank, 699. HSG/HHG: Muck CLASSES at South League Standings W L Fike, 911 HSS/HHS: Muck Fike, Wilmington Grade Hallam Elect. 19 5 2706. League Standings W L School, taught by Rury’s Tap 18 6 Whiskey Cavalier 19 5 Mrs. Simms, got an Star Trucking 18 6 Muck Fike 17 7 up-close look at how Victory Lanes 16 8 soybeans are harvested. Victory Lanes 15 9 DeLong Ford 13 11 Pumpkin Patch 13 3 SWGS FIRST GRADERS, Rockey’s Pub 11 13 taught by Mrs. Wurl, work Willy’s Pub 12 12 Rambo Construct. 10 14 Pinkie’s Out 10 14 SWGS Keeping Students Engaged on their new iPads – pur - Willy’s Pub 10 14 Dairy Queen 10 14 by Cindy Christensen that we strive to make learning en - their classroom the other day, I chased by the Parents’ Club. Jensen’s I 9 15 Gaston Const. 8 16 SWGS Superintendent/ gaging and meaningful for our found them very engaged in writ - Jensen BP II 8 16 Coleman/Son 5 19 Principal children. In other words, we have ing in shaving cream. Jeremy’s Barber 6 18 Agritile 3 13 Prior to school starting this to keep learning fun and interest - Each year, the South Wilming - Dwight Dawgs year, the staff at South Wilmington ing. ton Fire Department comes into Grade School met to discuss ways Teachers are still working art our classrooms for the fire safety Top Gardner, to keep students engaged in learn - projects and other likeable activi - presentations. This year, we moved ing with our shortened days. ties into their classroom lessons. that activity outside for all of our 8-3 SWGS is operating under the hy - Students are collaborating on as - grades. And, while students were The Dwight Dawgs 9U brid model where our students at - signments via Google Breakout not able to enter the ambulance team took on Gardner October rooms and projects are designed and fire trucks, they were educated FREE ROTATION tend in-person from 8:00 a.m. to 5, coming out on top by a noon each day and then have an with options for students to com - on the equipment and how it is uti - plete either digitally or on posters. lized. This contact with our local score of 8-3. hour of remote learning in the af - Ryker Anderson started the for Life of Tires ternoon. Some parents have cho - Mrs. Simms’ second and third fire department helps pave the way with the purchase of 4 new tires! grade classes recently took advan - for students to have some comfort game on the mound, with sen to go fully remote when the Rylin Woodin and Ace Eggen - state announced that all districts tage of the beautiful weather to and understanding of what is hap - were mandated to offer this to par - take a walking field trip to a nearby pening if an accident or fire would berger coming on in relief. We ’ll Beat the Best Price... ents. soybean field, where farmers were occur. Woodin had three K’s, with The staff at SWGS is very ded - taking out the crops. Local farmers As we complete our first quar - two walks, while Eggenberger GUARANTEED ! icated to supporting our children in Chris Halpin and David Simms ter of the school year, we look for - fanned six, walked two, and COUPON their new learning environments. talked with the children about the ward to working with our parents surrendered just one hit. process of harvesting soybeans. and students in this unique learn - They have worked diligently to put C Leading hitters for the O

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PTHS I NDIANS SWIM TEAM All Legalsp Iunb Tlichneo Ptiacpeiellri nAories. cUopm loaded LEGAL to: Thursday, October 8 ito, 1st, 317.50. Pontiac vs. Olympia 100 fly: Nelson, 1st, The Indians swim team took 1:11.82; Mies, 2nd, 1:26.36; AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE on Olympia October 8, win - Esposito, 3rd, 1:29.88. BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGAL ning 75-59. Individual scores 100 free: Nelson, 2nd, FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021 are as follows: 1:05.12; DeWald, 3rd, 1:05.88; ORDINANCE NO. 2020 -2 200 free: Emma DeWald, Hilt, 4th, 1:11.76. 3rd, 2:21.87; Camryn Mies, 500 free: Mies, 2nd, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4th, 2:25.63; Alana Christian - 6:27.66; Lauritsen, 3rd, OF THE SOUTH WILMINGTON FIRE PROTECTION AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVYING AND ASSESSING son, 5th, 2:34.88. 6:35.41; Christianson, 4th, DISTRICT: OF TAXES FOR THE REDDICK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IN LIVINGSTON, KANKAKEE 200 IM: Emma Nelson, 1st, 7:04.63. SECTION 1: That the following is the Budget of this Dis- and GRUNDY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS 2:35.63; Abby Lauritsen, 3rd, 100 back: Nelson, 2nd, trict for the current fiscal year: FOR THE YEAR 2020 2:52.36; Mary Hilt, 4th, 1:15.73; DeWald, 4th, 1:19.79; Cash on hand at beginning of year $9,018.00 2:58.16. Esposito, 6th, 1:37.18. Estimate of cash expected to be BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 50 free: Hannah Grove, received from all sources $97,700.00 THE REDDICK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DIS - 2nd, 29.07; DeWald, 4th, 100 breast: Hilt, 1st, Total estimated receipts $106,718.00 TRICT IN LIVINGSTON, KANKAKEE and GRUNDY COUN - 29.98; Christianson, 6th, 32.82. 1:22.50; Grove, 4th, 1:26.75; Total estimated expenses, as shown TIES, ILLINOIS: 1m diving: Anneke Espos - Lauritsen, 5th, 1:30.49. in the appropriation section $106,718.00 SECTION 1: That the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand Four Estimated balance at end of year NONE Hundred Eighty Two and 00/100 Dollars ($99,482.00) be and the SECTION 2: That there is hereby appropriated for the uses same is hereby assessed and levied upon and against all real and Pet of the Week of the District for the current fiscal year, the following sums personal property subject to taxation within the limits of said for the purposes set forth: REDDICK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, as that property is assessed and equalized for the current year, in The telepuppies are 10 TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES order to meet and defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of weeks old! They are all Trustees’ salaries the fire protection district as required by statute or voted by the bouncing baby boys and - 0 - people in accordance with the law, for such purposes as fire pro - Office supplies, postage they're ready to flee the and notice publications tection and ambulance service for the fiscal year beginning May 300.00 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2021. nest! Po, Laa-Laa, Dipsy Legal expenses 3,000.00 Audit expense SECTION 2: That the amount levied for each object and pur - and Tinky-Winky are 2,500.00 pose shall be as follows: Insurance/Bonds 750.00 CORPORATE 37,764.00 Dane/Lab mixes, we ex - Contracted Dispatch Services 4,550.00 pect them to be quite large Total Trustees’ Expenses The foregoing amount is hereby levied for general corporate pur - $11,100.00 poses pursuant to provisions of 70 ILCS 705/14. when they are full grown! AMBULANCE 37,764.00 BUILDING, APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT If you are interested in one of them, shoot us an The foregoing amount is hereby levied for ambulance purposes Accumulation fund for building email or check out the application on our website! f pursuant to the provisions of 70 ILCS 705/22. improvements and acquisition o TORT IMMUNITY 23,954.00 fire fighting apparatus and equipment (70 ILCS 705/15) $8,618.00 The foregoing amount is hereby levied for tort immunity purposes Livingston County Humane Society pursuant to the provisions of 745 ILCS 10/9-107. 21179 N. 1358 E. Rd., Pontiac, IL 61764 • 815-842-1025 TOTAL 99,482.00 OPERATIONS lchumanesociety.com • Check us out on facebook and PetFinder! For fire fighting operations by SECTION 3: That the Secretary of said Fire Protection District Would you like to sponsor a pet? Call The Paper 815-584-1901. South Wilmington Volunteer is hereby directed to file with the County Clerks of Livingston, Kankakee and Grundy Counties, in the State of Illinois, on or be - Dwight Veterinary Clinic Fire Department 55,000.00 For ambulance operations by fore the last Tuesday in December, 2020, a copy of this Ordi - Old Rt. 66, Dwight • 815-584-2732 • www.vet4me.com South Wilmington Volunteer nance, duly certified by said Secretary under the corporate seal email: [email protected] of said REDDICK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DIS - Fire Department 32,000.00 Total Operations TRICT. $87,000.00 SECTION 4: If any item, or any portion thereof, of this Ordi - APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY nance is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect Get Connected to area businesses with Trustees’ Expenses the validity of the remaining portion or such items or the remain - 11,100.00 ing portion of this Ordinance. Building, Apparatus & Equipment 8,618.00 The Paper Operations - South Wilmington SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect WEB DIRECTORY! Volunteer Fire Department from and after its passage and signing. 87,000.00 ALZHEIMER’S/ INSURANCE Total Appropriations SECTION 6: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict $106,718.00 herewith or any section hereof are hereby repealed. MEMORY CARE Benson Insurance Passed on September 15, 2020. Evenglow - Pontiac www.Benson-Insurance.com These appropriations are found to be necessary to carry www.evenglowlodge.org State Farm Insurance out objects and purposes of this District. Jerry Danko, Agent Sue Bergan BANKS www.jerrydanko.com Dwight Bank SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and ef- President, REDDICK COMMUNITY Branch of Bank of Pontiac fect from and after its passage and publication as provided by PHYSICIANS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT www.bankofpontiac.com Dr. Mark Passerman law. Attest: Peoples National Bank Family Medicine PASSED this 21st day of July, 2020. Kathleen Curl Dwight Banking Center www.morrishospital.org/dwight Secretary, REDDICK COMMUNITY www.pnb-kewanee.com Dr. Jennifer Thomas President - Michael Residori Family Medicine FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SOCU Secretary - Mark Finn www.socu.org www.morrishospital.org/gardner Member - David Doglio Dr. Athar Saeed HEATING Cardiologist & COOLING www.morrishospital.org STATE OF ILLINOIS ) KEMPTON COMMUNITY Popejoy, Inc. Dr. Jaynee Pendergast ) SS. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT www.popejoyinc.com www.morrishospital.org/dwight COUNTY OF GRUNDY ) ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT HOSPITALS REAL ESTATE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2020 Morris Hospital Sancken Sole Realty I, the undersigned Secretary of the South Wilmington Fire www.morrishospital.org www.SanckenSoleRealty.com Receipts Summary Protection District, County of Grundy, State of Illinois, do NURSING HOMES hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Property Taxes $116,641.74 SENIOR LIVING Accolade Healthcare Evenglow - Pontiac Replacement Taxes 2,100.00 of Pontiac the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of said Dis - www.evenglowlodge.org trict duly passed as required by law. Insurance Refund 3,240.00 www.accoladehc.com GIVEN under my hand this 21st day of July, 2020. Interest 340.30 Evenglow - Pontiac Harvest View - Herscher Illinois Municipal League 716.00 www.evenglowlodge.org www.harvestviewliving.com Total Receipts 123,038.89 Heritage Health Secretary - Mark Finn www.HeritageofCare.com/Dwight To make your business a part of T he Paper STATE OF ILLINOIS ) Disbursement Summary OORGANIC GRAINS ) SS. Blakeman & Schrock 4,500.00 & FLOURS WEB DIRECTORY, COUNTY OF GRUNDY ) Compass Insurance 7,615.00 Brian Severson Farms phone 815-584-1901. Frontier 3,442.80 www.qualityorganic.com I, the undersigned Treasurer and Chief Fiscal Officer of Quad Fire Equipment 3,554.19 the South Wilmington Fire Protection District, County of Riverside Ambulance 3,000.00 Grundy, State of Illinois, do hereby certify the following is All Other Disbursement an estimate of the revenues, and their sources, to be received Less than $2,500 12,308.64 Gas Prices For by the District during the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2021: Total Vendor Disbursements 34,420.63 Property Taxes $91,250.00 Since OTctobheri 5sth , Wthe neateionk al average Foreign Fire Insurance Tax 1,400.00 Compensation Summary for a gallon of regular gas has remained the Interest Income 50.00 Range Under $25,000; Roger Gualandi, same at $2.18 – one cent less than a week Grants 5,000.00 Volunteers ago and still signficantly cheaper than last $97,700.00 year. Gas demand grew from 8.53 million GIVEN under my hand this 21st day of July, 2020. Summary Statement of Condition B/D to 8.90 million B/D. However, pump prices will likely decline as demand drops Treasurer - David Doglio General due to fewer road trips taken this fall. Revenues $123,038.89 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) Expenditures ( 34,420.63 ) ) Revenues over(under) expenditures 88,618.26 City/Village October 14 October 7 VILLAGE OF SOUTH WILMINGTON ) SS. Beginning Balance - June 1, 2019 259,305.62 Dwight $2.15 $2.17 Kankakee $2.06 $2.12 ) Ending Balance - May 31, 2020 $ 3 4 7 , 9 2 3 . 8 8 COUNTY OF GRUNDY ) Streator $1.95 $2.02 Odell $2.19 $2.19 The foregoing report is made by the undersigned, Roger A. Pontiac $2.06 $2.11 I, the undersigned Secretary of the South Wilmington Fire Gualandi, as Treasurer of the Kempton Community Fire Protec - Gardner $2.33 $2.33 Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a tion District of the Counties of Ford, Livingston and Iroquois, of Braceville $2.29 $2.29 true and correct copy of an ordinance entitled: all receipts and expenditures of said District for the fiscal year Morris $2.06 $2.11 June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. Herscher $2.23 $2.23 ORDINANCE NUMBER 2020 - 01 Dated this 5th day of October, 2020. Chicago $2.75 $2.75 Illinois $2.29 $2.31 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE /s/ Roger A. Gualandi, Treasurer U.S. $2.18 $2.19 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE Kempton Community Fire Protection District Sources: GasBuddy.com and U.S. Energy Information Administration. FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2021 Gasoline price data collected by STATE OF ILLINOIS : The Paper and brought to you by Steve’s Tire. Which was duly passed on roll call vote by a vote of 3 ayes : ss. and 0 nays of the Board of Trustees of the South Wilmington LIVINGSTON COUNTY : Fire Protection District on the 21st day of July, 2020, and ap - Roger A. Gualandi, being first duly sworn, deposes and states STEVE’S TIRE & Service Center proved by the Board of Trustees of the South Wilmington Fire that the foregoing is a true, complete and correct condensed report 514 Liberty St. • Morris, IL of all monies received by the Kempton Community Fire Protec - Protection District on that date. (815) 942-5080 I do further certify that there are three trustees of said Dis - tion District of the Counties of Ford, Livingston and Iroquois and trict authorized by law to be appointed. disbursed by the Treasurer of said District as appears from the I do further certify that I am the legal custodian of all pa - records in the custody of the undersigned for the period beginning “The Tire Guys” pers, documents and records of the District. June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this certificate /s/ Roger A. Gualandi HOURS: and affixed the seal of the South Wilmington Fire Protection Mon - Fri: District this 21st day of July, 2020. Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this 5th 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. day of October, 2020. Sat: We Service National Accounts Secretary - Mark Finn (SEAL) /s/ Sandra M. Hoerner, Notary Public 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. “there is a difference” The Paper Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Page 13 At the Churches Contact your respective places of worship for more up-to-the-minute information regarding changes or cancellations. The Paper DWIGHT Kempton Church Phone: 815-587-0488 Dwight United of the Nazarene email: Deadline is Friday at noon. 105 E. Main St. [email protected] Methodist Church Pastor Andrew King 701 S. Columbia 815-253-6250 The Paper is located at 204 E. Chippewa St., Dwight Rev. John A. Mohler, Pastor Pastor cell: 815-257-4657 584-3420 church Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dwightumc.org REDDICK Pastor: Mary Arnold KINSMAN Reddick United Phone: 815-584-1901; Fax: 815-584-2196; E-mail: [email protected] Sacred Heart Catholic Church Methodist Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church 219 W. Emmett Street LCMS Rev. Stanley Drewniak, 35900 E 3200 N Road 325 E. Mazon Ave. swkrcatholics.org Pastor Kevin Boesen 584-3433 church 815-426-6169 584-1291 fax Rev. John F. Mueller, Pastor MAZON Zoar Community Church Mazon United Methodist 18172 W. Route 17 First Baptist Church Church P.O. Box 87 509 7th Street Reddick, IL 60961 Route 66 Tire & Auto 401 N. Clinton St. Locally Owned & Operated Co-Owners: Joe Call, Keith Perry 815-584-3182 815-448-5677 Church Pastor Andrea Boggs Home of Dwight’s 815-483-9343 Cell Email: Zoarcommunity www.Route66TireandAuto.com Christian Radio Station mazonmethodist.com @yahoo.com WGVD 97.3 FM Pastor Donald Batz Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. - Noon Pastor Dan Woodward St. Mary’s Catholic Church OCT. 14: Wednesday Evening Service Park Street Congregational 216 E. Lincoln Street Complete Auto Care & King’s Kids Children’s Program, United Church of Christ Rev. Stanley Drewniak 7 p.m. 806 Park Street 815-237-2230 OCT. 18: Sunday School for all ages, Pastor Tyler Carrell swkrcatholics.org 60,000 Mile Treadwear Protection Limited Warranty 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, Phone 448-5514 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m. SAUNEMIN Cooper Evolution HT ODELL Saunemin United Tires for Trucks & SUVs First Congregational St. Paul Catholic Church Methodist Church 200 S. West St. Computer generated tread design optimizes tread pattern’s pitch sequence for a quiet ride. United Church of Christ Father Chris Haake, Pastor 90 North Street 200 W. Delaware St. 815-832-4935 P235/75/R15 XL... $129.00 P245/65/R17 … … $145.00 584-1260 church United Church of Odell Pastor Jane Bradford P235/70/R16 … … $130.00 P245/70/R17 … … $146.00 Rev. Grant Speece 109 N. Morgan Street OCT. 14: Guild, 7 p.m. Phone 815-998-2271 P245/75/R16 … … $129.00 P265/70/R17 … … $151.00 OCT. 18: Worship, 10:30 a.m. Exodus Rev. Janeen Tronc SOUTH 33:12-23; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; WILMINGTON P265/70/R16 … … $139.00 Matthew 22:15-22; “Rendering to RANSOM South Wilmington United Caeser” St. Patrick Catholic Church Methodist Church Price includes mounting, OCT. 21: Trustees, 7 p.m. 110 Wallace Street 225 Rice Street computer spin balance, Pastor, Fr. Ghislain Inai, SMA; Pastor Kevin Boesen New Life Assembly of God Parochial Vicar, 815-426-6169 and new regular valve stem. 903 S. Old Route 66 Fr. Augustin Kassa, SMA; Deacon Victor J. Randle Jr., Pastor Ron Wackerlin St. Lawrence Catholic Church Parish Office: 815-795-2240 (Mar - 135 Rice Street St. Patrick Catholic Church seilles) Rev. Stanley Drewniak Mazon Ave. at Prairie Email: stjoetorino 815-237-2230 815-584-3522 Office @gmail.com swkrcatholics.org Father Chris Haake, Pastor Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday and VERONA St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Verona United 326 W. Chippewa St. Methodist Church 815-584-1199 Ransom United Methodist Church The Wayside Chapel Pastor Chrissy Salser with a Warm Heart email:[email protected] Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m. and live 433 Anne St. Trinity Lutheran on Facebook Phone: 815-287-2491 Old Route 66 Dwight Church “Goodfarm” LCMS 102 E. Plumb St. Pastor Andrew King 815-584-3054 515 E. Stonewall Rd. Rev. William Mitschke 815-725-1341 BRACEVILLE Village of Odell Braceville United Methodist Annual Treasurer’s Report Church 106 W. Goold St. for Period Ending 4/20 815-237-8512 Church 815-483-9343 Cell bracevilleumc.com Pastor Donald Batz CABERY Cabery United Methodist Church Ames & Chester 815-949-1681 Pastor John Lyons 815-257-5751 cell CHATSWORTH Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 406 N. 7th St. 815.635.3127 Father David Sabel CULLOM St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church NALC 511 W. Jackson 815.689.2120 [email protected] Pastor: Gabriel Baumgardner OCT. 15: Text Study Livestream on FB, 10 a.m. OCT. 18: Sunday School, 8:45 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m. OCT. 19: Friendship Day, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Newsletter Info Due! Cullom United Methodist Church 103 E. Van Alstyne St. 815-689-2484 Pastor John Lyons 815-257-5751 cell EMINGTON Emington Congregational United Church of Christ 103 Division Street Rev. Grant Speece ESSEX Essex United Methodist Church 114 Waverly St. GARDNER Church of Hope Presbyterian Church (USA) 202 N. Monroe P.O. Box 248 Janet Chandler, Pastor Office hours: T-W, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 815-237-8312 ChurchofHope@sbcglo bal.net United Lutheran Church ELCA 309 E. Jefferson St. 815-237-2227 [email protected] Pastor Greg Olson HERSCHER Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS 255 E. Third St. P.O. Box 414 815-426-2262 email: trinityher1@com cast.net Rev. Eric J. Brown, Pastor St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Main Street Fr. Ron Neitzke 815-426-2153 Herscher United Methodist Church 274 N. Elm Street Phone: 815-426-6169 Pastor Kevin Boesen Herscher Christian Church 30 Tobey Drive Pastor Sam Stow Office Hours: Tue.-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 815-426-2908 Staff e-mail: [email protected] herscherchristian.com On Facebook: Herscher Christian Church KEMPTON Kempton United Methodist Church 305 Main Street 815-253-6373 Pastor John Lyons 815-257-5751 cell Page 14 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 The Paper

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Union (Rt. 47), Dwight WWW .MYFATHERSHANDYMAN .COM OR CALL : • Setup and operation of press brake would be Friday). 815-584-1333 LARRY MCWILLIAMS • Handle tooling changeovers If you are interested in pursuing a position Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 815-848-3806 • Light troubleshooting at Van Voorst Lumber Company, please do Sat. 7:30 a.m. - Noon INSURED /FREE ESTIMATES • Math skills are a must one of the following: • Quality inspection (Attention to detail) - Fill out an application in person (One Center • Use calipers and measuring tools St. Union Hill, IL 60969) McWilliams Roofing SCRAP METAL WANTED • Good attendance is a must - Call 815-426-2544 and ask for Rachel GARDEN TRACTORS L.L.C. If you are interested in a position at Van - - Send your resume to [email protected] FARM EQUIPMENT fab, Inc., please do one of the following: - Mail your resume to Van Voorst Lumber Co. LOCAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS SNOWMOBILES - Fill out an application in person (1 Center Attn: Rachel One Center St. Union Hill, IL 60969. LICENSED & INSURED APPLIANCES St. Union Hill, IL 60969) EOE - Call 815-426-2180 and ask for Rachel Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters ANYTHING METAL - Send your resume to [email protected] Larry FREE ESTIMATES! Aaron FREE PICKUP 7 DAYS A WEEK - Mail your resume to Vanfab, Inc. Attn: CDL Driver Class A Rachel 1 Center St. Union Hill, IL 60969. Van Voorst Lumber Company is seeking a 815-848-3806 815-260-6569 EOE CDL Driver Class A to join our team! MACROOFERS.COM CALL BRIAN 815-210-8819 The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). BT PLUMBING HEATING COOLING Responsibilities include: Safely operating SISTEK a tractor-trailer truck. Loading and unloading cargo. Properly tracking and documenting ac - RENTALS Custom Applicator Nutrien Ag Solutions in Dwight, IL is seeking an tivity logs. 208 S. Union St. We RENT a Variety of Heavy Machinery. individual to apply crop protection products and Reporting any issues or incidents to your Dwight, IL 60420 We SELL and REPAIR Outdoor Power Equipment. fertilizers, deliver agronomy products, assist in supervisor. Inspecting truck before and after plant blending and mixing operations, maintain trip. 740 Oak St. the facility and all equipment, and provide related Flush the other guys Phone 815.584.7678 Previous experience in truck driving is [email protected] South Wilmington customer services in a safe and effective manner. Brian Trainor Applicant must possess or have the ability to ob - necessary. LICENSE #055-044376 tain (within 3 months) a Class B or A CDL with You will need to hold a current and valid 815.237.8298 tanker and Hazmat endorsements and possess a commercial drivers license, as well as a valid Commercial Applicators license or obtain (within medical certification. hiphoppoptop40r&burbancontemporary 3 months). Applicant must either have custom ap - plication experience or knowledge of basic heavy The right candidate will also have a strong machinery operations and can be trained on cus - work ethic. tom application. Care and maintenance of appli - If you are interested in pursuing a driving cation equipment is expected. It is desired they position at Van Voorst Lumber Company, understand the seasonality of the Agronomy busi - please do one of the following: “Your Exterior Renovation Specialists” Full Service DJ/Live Sound ness and in-season time commitment. We have a great benefits package including - Fill out an application in person (One Center • Siding, Soffit, Fascia • Windows • Roofs • • Weddings Business Parties Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement 401K, Sick, Va - St. Union Hill, IL 60969) • Decks • Sunrooms • Seamless Gutters • Birthdays and More! cation, Life and Disability with competitive wages. - Call 815-426-2544 and ask for Rachel • Overhead Doors and more! Call or email for pricing/scheduling. Nutrien Ag Solutions Dwight is an Equal Opportu - nity Employer. - Send your resume to [email protected] 815.343.6130 - Mail your resume to Van Voorst Lumber Co. Give us a call at 815-584-9470 [email protected] or visit us at www.PerfectExterior.com Apply for this job in person at: Attn: Rachel One Center St. Union Hill, IL 104.016011 Nutrien Ag Solutions, 418 E North Street • FREE ESTIMATES • 105.006010 Dwight, IL (815) 584-2733 60969. easylisteningfunkloverock&roll EOE Page 16 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 The Paper

12 Inducted into DTHS National Honor Society On September 29, 12 stu - lage that we live in. He has dents were inducted into the made it a priority within his Laurel Chapter of the National family to take the time to vol - Honor Society at Dwight unteer for his community in Township High School. many different ways, and Mr. Rodney Connor, a 1998 shared that message with all of DTHS graduate, was the the NHS members. keynote speaker for the Newly inducted members evening and spoke on the four for 2020 are: Seniors – Bran - cornerstones of the National don Ceylor, Kelly Deterding, Honor Society: Scholarship, Dustin Hauert, Lucas Kisner, TWELVE DTHS STUDENTS WERE INDUCTED into the Laurel Chapter of the National Honor Society September 29. Leadership, Character, and and Emmalyn Legner; Jun - Newly inducted members for 2020, pictured, front row, from left, are Rachel Heath, Jordan Schultz, Alayna Airgood, Emmalyn Service. iors – Alayna Airgood, Emmett Legner, Alexis Thetard, Ella Kargle; back row, Kelly Deterding, Justin Seabert, Brandon Ceylor, Emmett Emmons, Lucas Mr. Connor stressed how Emmons, Rachel Heath, Ella Kisner, and Dustin Hauert. providing service in your com - Kargle, Jordan Schultz, Justin munity can only benefit the vil - Seabert, and Alexis Thetard.

ELEVEN STUDENTS FROM THE PARISHES OF Saint Patrick and Saint Paul were con - left): Emerson Peters, Hannah Miller, Hayden Miller, Holden Miller, Bishop Louis Tylka, Abi - firmed by Bishop Louis Tylka on Tuesday, September 15th, in Saint Patrick Church, Dwight. gail Matern, Libby Imhoff, and Gianna Giacometti; front row (from left): Samuel Pugh, Jack Father Chris Haake concelebrated the Mass at 7 p.m. Pictured above: back row: (from left) Groves, Tru Connor, and Lillyan Duffy. Mrs. Tammy Josefik, Deacon George Wagner, and Father Chris Haake; middle row (from

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