Volume 139, Issue 26 June 27, 2013 Shiloh FFA Attends State Convention Gloritrek Did you know there are 7126 unreached IL on Tuesday. The team will finish the people groups around the world? These trek on August 3 in New York City. groups have never heard the gospel. They Numerous home and churches have been have no clue as to who Jesus is. This is open to the trekkers. They have biked what inspired an American missionary, between 60 and 100 miles every day. serving in Taiwan, to do a “Gloritrek.” Gloritrek events have taken place in David Atkin (married to Brenda churches along the route. Amazingly, after Wilcoxon, a Shiloh alum) is an avid being on the road for over 30 days, they sportsman. He has taken part in numerous remain on schedule. If you would like to

Pictured are members of the Shiloh FFA Chapter that recently attended the State Convention held in Springfield. In the front row (L to R) are Katie Starkey, Courtney Hood, Bailey McIntyre, Karla Madden and Chloe Daly. Back row are Jazzy Ward, Dalton Tweedy, Cody Hood, Jacob Gordon and Hayden Kile. photo by Tonya Eich, FFA sponsor By Karla Madden, Shiloh FFA Reporter session the FFA members got to listen to On the days of June tenth through the their favorite motivational speaker Sam thirteenth, the Shiloh FFA traveled to Glenn “the chalk guy.” Hayden Kile and Springfield Illinois for the 85th Annual Karla Madden represented the Shiloh Illinois FFA State Convention. chapter by sitting on the delegate floor Pictured are David Atkin and his son Noah in the center along with two of the Taiwan- To start their journey off , all ten students and voting for our new major state offices. ese bikers. Article and photo submitted by Elaine Wilcoxon stopped at the American Red Cross for a Shiloh received awards for getting bronze triathlons in Taiwan, as well as hiking and check out what is happening on Gloritrek, The Day of Service. They spent three hours for the scrapbook and the Program of biking. His “idea” was to bike across visit their website at gloritrek.com. assisting the Red Cross and trying to help Activities. Also at two of the sessions, America from LA to New York City to On July 1, they will arrive in Newman in any way possible. For their service they Dalton Tweedy received his State educate and bring attention to the fact that and will be at Mack and Elaine Wilcoxon’s received tee shirts and were recognized at Proficiency Award and his State Degree. there are so many unreached peoples in until the morning of July 3. Then they head the convention. All in all Shiloh got to meet many FFA our ever-shrinking world. As Dave talked south to Louisville, KY to attend the North On the other three days the chapter members from all over Illinois, and even of doing this trek, two Taiwanese friends American Christian Convention from July attended six sessions to learn how to “Grow got to spend time with our National FFA (one a bike shop owner) asked to join him. 9-12. Legacies” and improve the FFA. In the third central region Vice-President, Brennan Costello. His 13-year-old son, Noah, began the trek At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, David with them on May 20. Noah, however, re- will be speaking at the Brocton Christian Shiloh CUSD #1 School Board Meets by Dana Hales injured his knee when they were east of Church. Everyone is welcome to come and Phoenix, AZ and he was forced to stop. He hear about Gloritrek and its purpose of Shiloh CUSD#1 Board of Education met Regional Office of Education in Charleston was able to rest at his grandparent’s home declaring God’s glory among the nations on Monday, June 17th for purposes of the on June 25th for 4 hours. The whole board (Mack and Elaine Wilcoxon) in Newman, (Psalm 96:3). Hope to see you all there. Annual Budget Hearing and also a Public will participate in a training session with IL. He will rejoin the group in Beardstown, Submitted by Elaine Wilcoxon Hearing on School Calendar Holiday Dr. Patrick Rice from the State Board of waivers. The regular meeting got Education on July 25th. Five board members Summer Shiloh Youth Volleyball Camp underway at 7:15pm. Roll was taken with plan on attending the Illinois Association David Smith absent. Consent agenda of School Boards convention in Chicago There will be a Shiloh Youth Volleyball Camp held at the Shiloh Gymnasium next week, items were approved as corrected. in November. Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3. Basic volleyball skills and techniques will Administrative reports from Principal Two resignations were accepted under be taught to incoming 5th through 8th graders. The camp will run 12:15-2:15 p.m. for Harbaugh and Suptintendent Dr. Wheatley business action, Mr. Anderson, part-time these three days. Coach Casey Long and Coach Aimee Lugo will be hosting this camp, were accepted. Spanish teacher and Mrs. Coffing, along with the help of current high school volleyball players. Payment of current bills were discussed classroom aide. The 2012-13 Amended If your child has not registered yet, please contact Coach Long at 217.887.2364 ext. and then approved. Budget was approved. The board 3407 and provide the following information: Athlete’s Name; Grade for 2013- Under communications, a report was approved School Board Member Training 2014; T-Shirt Size; Parent Contact Number. given by Missy Tingley, Athletic Director, Meeting for July 25, 2013 and approved Parents may also register their child(ren) the first day of camp. The cost of the camp who was involved along with David Smith the deactivation of the Education is $10, which will include a camp t-shirt. Please check in your athlete on the first day of and Jason Dye with counterparts from Foundation committee and set Board camp. Thank you for your support of Shiloh Volleyball! Chrisman Schools on possible Committee assignments. opportunities of cooperative sports teams. The board voted to move into Executive These were preliminary talks opening up Session at 8:18pm and came out at 10:35pm. approved Executive Session minutes of the PK-Grade Principal Contract, 2013-14 communication links with no agreements Dave Smith entered the meeting at 10:17pm. May 20, 2013; set salaries for Superintendent/9-12 Principal Goals and offered or made. Also the Finance Upon returning to open session the board Transportation/Building and Grounds the FY14 Superintendent/9-12 Principal Committee met on June 14th. made the following decisions: destroy the Director, Unit Secretary, Board Recording Contract. Four board members will participate in audio recordings of the Executive Secretary, District Treasurer and The meeting was adjourned at 10:45pm. School Board Leadership training at the Sessions of Dec. 19, 2011 and prior; Technology Coordinator. The board tabled Page 2 The Newman Independent June 27, 2013 LETTER TO EDITOR proposal to make myself. The local graduation parties, birthday Peace Meals American Legion Post has been blessed celebrations, benefits, dances and other Menus Dear Editor, with a young man who has devoted such community based functions. I propose a challenge to the good countless hours and efforts to keep it a However, we need help! We need citizens of Newman. We are coming off viable organization within the Newman donors to help fund the roof repair. We Jun 27: Ham and beans, copper another wonderful weekend at the community. Jerad Pollock has been have had the generous offer by Rod carrots, sliced pears, cornbread Newman Freedom Festival, and the devoted to the welfare of the Legion and Craig Bisby to help lead the work Jun 28: 2 MEALS DELIVERED ON efforts and the generosity of various and its service to the community for crew on the repair, but we need the THURSDAY. NO MEALS SERVED ON components of our community have years, with consistent support from a money to purchase the needed FRIDAY. been on full display. We witnessed well handful of other legionnaires like Ken materials. This is where I am asking for Fernandes, LaVerne Fraser, Don donations from individuals to help us Jul 2: Turkey cutlet w/gravy, mini organized and entertaining opening ceremonies and activities such as the Hendershot, Dana Hales, Gary Gaines, meet our goal. If we can get 40 people potatoes bakers, mixed vegetables, kiddie tractor pull on Friday evening, Bob Miller, Charlie VanSickle, Carl and/or businesses to donate $100 each, whole grain wheat (2) followed on Saturday with a regionally Collins ,service member Terry Payton, we will have the money we need to get Jul 3: Roast beef w/gravy, corn, roll, recognized effort by James Young and and a few others. We have also been the roof repair completed. Dee and I melon salad his intrepid crew managing a finely blessed with the support of what is will be the first to step forward and Jul 4: CLOSED FOR tuned 5K/Biathlon race, a terrific small arguably the best American Legion pledge $100 apiece to get this started. INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY town parade, Carolyn Dennis’s direction Auxiliary Post in Central Illinois. The The Newman Independent editors ladies of the Post #210 Auxiliary have have agreed to keep a running list of Jul 5: 2 MEALS DELIVERED ON of “Lexie” Minott’s crowning of Little Mr. and Miss Newman, many activities “had our back” for decades and their donors in the paper until we reach our THURSDAY. NO MEALS SERVED ON sponsored by GOAL officials led by selfless devotion to our cause has goal. Contributions may be sent to the FRIDAY. Roger Sy and the Moses family, the allowed us to serve the community in a following address: AL Post #201, P.O. world class fireworks by Dennis Kibler variety of matters. They recently voted Box #186, Newman, IL 61942. If you and his people, and many other selfless to donate $2,000.00 from their treasury wish to keep your donation In Newman: services rendered by the fine citizens of to help repair the roof of the Legion anonymous, we will grant your request, Served Mon, Tues, Wed Newman. Truly I am proud of being a Hall. but we would prefer to publish your Call Betty Hopkins at 837-2037 Newman human, and always have been. The Legion is in need of funds to name as a witness to the community for Accolades are due to Jim Biddle for repair the roof our our Legion Hall. your support of our organization. In Hume: his tireless fund raising efforts in behalf We serve the community in a variety of Thank you for any consideration you To Make Reservations, of the fireworks display. And in ways, including but not limited to: may give. please call Jeri at 887-2442 keeping with the fine efforts of folks like Memorial Day services, Veteran’s Day Respectfully, Jim, James, Roger, the Moses family, ceremonies, Toys for Tots, ceremonial Steve Allen In Brocton: Dennis and so may others, I have a parade units, memorial dinners, To Make Reservations, pleas call OBITUARY Christie Cox at 276-3126 Happy 65th Anniversary Conrad Dillman 24 hours in advance Matt, Howard & Hayden Hales; Served Mon-Fri Karen Riddell; Sarintha, James & Conrad Craig Dillman of Metcalf IL Jax Nelson; and Carson Riddell. died from congestive heart failure Saturday, June. 22, 2013. He was a winter Palmer retired from farming a resident of Haines City, FL and died while few years ago and Helen contin- hospitalized in Florida. He was born on Just a reminder ues to maintain the household. December 11, 1933 near Hume IL to Our deadline is They reside in their home on the Maurice and Berneice Dillman. He is Monday at noon park square in Newman. survived by his sister Janet Joneal (Kent) fffooor that weeeeeekkk’’’sss Happy 65th anniversary from Hughes. He attended schools in Hume your family and friends. and Metcalf IL, graduating in 1951 from pppaaapppeeerrr... Young America High School. He was employed by USI Chemical in Tuscola IL, and continued with that company in THE Newman Morris IL until retirement. Helen Wilson and Palmer Hales Conrad had 2 children from his first INDEPENDENT were wed on June 27, 1948 at marriage – Terry Lewis and Jill (Artie) (384-220) Pleasant Hill Church located Marshall. They survive. Conrad was between Broadlands and Sidney. preceded in death by a second wife, who 207 W. Yates St. Helen’s sister Mary Davison was previously had two children, Vicky her maid of honor and Hoyne Boland and Angie (John) Hill. They both Newman, IL 61942 survive. In 2002, Conrad married a former Hales, Palmer’s brother was Phone: 217-837-2414 high school classmate, Norma Brown best man. Yelenick, who survives. He is also Fax: 217-837-2071 Their children, grand-children survived by Norma’s children, Dale [email protected] and great-grandchildren want to Yelenick, Cindy Blodgett, Susan Yelenick, wish them a very happy 65th Jon Yelenick, and Neil Yelenick. Editors: anniverary. Conrad was loved by many Cathy & Dana Hales Dana & Cathy Hales; Wade, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Amy, Austin & Kenzie Hales; nieces, nephews, and Craig cousins, and will be missed dearly by many friends and Periodical Postage paid at relatives. He enjoyed gardening, visiting Newman, IL 61942 JUNE/JULY BIRTHDAYS Amish communities, spending winters in Published each Thursday by June 23: Madeline Smith, George McDermott, Steven Johnson, Ronald Martin, Amanda Florida, watching the Chicago Cubs, Cathy & Dana Hales Drake, Dylan Skinner Blackhawks, Bears and Fighting Illini. except the week between June 24: Louita Hartwell, Sandra DeWyngaende, Loretta McCullough, Jimmie Grover, Memorial services will be held at the Christmas and New Years. Laren Danae, Lawrence Switzer, Jr. Hume United Methodist Church with June 25: Mrs. Everett Fergeson, Mrs. Harold Eveland, Mark Oakley, Ricky Boyer Pastor Teri Shane officiating on Friday, Rates: June 26: Ray Argan Bright, Candi Prather, Arthur Morris, Andrew Appleby, Sheila June 28, 2013 at 3:00 o’clock. Memorials $20 in Douglas, Edgar, Holmes, Jonathan Davidson, Briana Mattingly, Ralph Ambler may be given to the Hume UMC or a June 27: Gaylena Crumm, William Weir, Sally Innis, Tyre Fomera, Aaron Farmer charity of choice. Champaign & Coles; June 28: Carel Thomas, Phyllis Stone, John “Ricky” Snider, Mark Dowell, Jessica Local Senior Citizen: $18; Soard, Joel Drake Everywhere else in June 29: James Douglass, Steven Hood, Gayleen Bedinger Illinois: $25; June 30: Raymond Hickey, Margaret Ann Mead, Wallace Hutchinson, Paul Kibler, Out of state: $30 William Hurm, Amanda Hughey July 1: Judy Wiese, Virginia Johns, James Bartley, Marjorie Ingram, Richard Tharp, Postmaster: send address Byron Boyer, Brian Deckard, Claude Crane changes to The Newman July 2: Patty Fleming, Erma Hopkins, Mrs. Logan Cutsinger, Donald Crist, Janine Wiese, Charles VanSickle, Jr., Stacey Bell Independent, P.O. Box 417, July 3: Reba Thomas, Otto White, Eric Fraser, Justin Schnebly, Katherine Wax, Marla 5-9PM Tue. - Sun. closed Mon. Newman, IL 61942 Dunn, Fredric Biddle Enjoy Ice Cream this Summer July 4: Judi Pollock, Wade Johnson, Paul McCullough June 27, 2013 The Newman Independent Page 3

COMMUNITY CALENDAR More New Construc- Shiloh Minors Team Completes Tournament Attend the Church of Your Choice tion in Newman June 30: Murdock United Chris and Shannon Gordon have started Methodist Church Sunday School construction of an additional garage on at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:30 a.m. their property. Rusty Barry did the initial Newman United Methodist Church concrete work of the footings, founda- Adult Sunday School at 8 a.m., tion and base course of concrete block Worship Service and Children’s work. Scott Drake is the construction Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. contractor who will finish the construc- First Christian Church, Sunday tion to match the siding with the Gordon School at 9:00 a.m. Worship Service home. The garage has been placed adja- at 10:00 a.m. Bible Study on Sunday cent to their home on the north side lo- at 6:00 p.m. cated on North Coffin Street. Chris plans Newman First Church of God, on using a portion of the new building to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Worship house a shop area as well as more stor- Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible age for equipment and vehicles. Study each week at 6:00 pm Our small town continues to grow Wesley Chapel, Sunday Services at through the recent constructions 9:00 a.m. throughout the community. Happenings at The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL The residents of The Oaks Manor have been participating in Parades and celebrating Birthdays for the last few st A view of the Gordon garage located on weeks. On Saturday, June 1 , Audrey Pictured are members and coaches of the Shiloh Minors baseball team after complet- North Coffin Street. photo by Dana Hales Porter, Fran Schmitt, Joan Coon, ing their play at a recent tournament. Shown in the front row (L to R) are Brody Jennifer Goodman, Shirley Willison and Wesley Chapel Club Partenheimer, Haven Cary, Cole McClain, and Colby Luth. 2nd row are Mitchell Pollock, Linda Taber participated in the Brocton Matthew Reese, Jack Armstrong, Jacob Adams and Lucas Bosch. In the back are coaches parade. Isn’t there a saying “Don’t Meets Scott Armstrong, Jarad Pollock and Matt McClain, absent was Greg Reese. photo by rain on my parade?” It was damp and Wesley Chapel Club met at the Tim Hendershot. rainy but everyone had a great time. On Saturday, June 15th, Kathleen White, country home of Lynn Holm on Juanita Walker, Joan Coon and Shirley Wednesday, June 5. The day was participated in the Newman parade. beautiful, and we sat on the porch for The weather cooperated that day!! As our meeting. Vice-President Julia for birthdays, Jim Greathouse Bauter opened the meeting with club celebrated his on Monday, June 17th. members reciting the pledges to the He chose Chicken Livers, Mashed flag, Christian flag, and Bible followed potatoes and gravy, corn and Banana by the club collect. Roll call was taken Cream Pie for his birthday dinner. with ten members and two guests In May, one of our residents, Juanita telling how they kept their cool before Walker had her birthday on May 17th air conditioning. Members present and Chris Haughee, one of our “Great were: Julia Albin, Marge Albin, Dee Cooks” had her birthday on May 28th. Allen, Diane Anderson, Julie Bauter, The residents are looking forward to Martha Crane, Shirley Emberton, Lynn their next outing which will be Hap & Holm, Darlene Hutchinson, Areta Mary’s - Happy Haven 4th Joines, and our two guests were: Hummingbird Happening & Quilt Show Malea Holm and Mary Nourie. on Saturday, June 29th. We still have only 1 room available for your loved one or yourself for that matter. Stop by and visit with us, take a tour and sit a spell. Have a cup of coffee or a glass of iced tea. We would love to welcome you or your loved one into our “family”. Watch for more news about our upcoming 5th Anniversary Open House/ Tours/ Party. “Here at The Oaks Manor, Inc. “You’re not a number, You’re Family!! Submitted by Shirley Willison, Director Ageless Iron in Sidell The Ageless Iron Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show will be Mary Nourie, local author and her new- Saturday, June 29 from noon-7 p.m. on est books. photo by Lynn Holm Gray and Market St, Sidell. There will be showed the beautiful illustrations by The minutes were read and approved. though there were differences, they live music, a fish fry from 4-7 p.m., Deborah Zemke. She told us she gets There was discussion about money- found a common bond. This relates to raffles and a penny vote for your most of her ideas for her books from life making projects to build up the club’s one of the books that our guest has favorite entry. and that life events plant seeds that she treasury for next year. Several written about. We also sang “Sunshine If you would like to enter your later transforms into a story. “The Deep suggestions were discussed. in My Soul”. Ageless Iron in the show register from Deep Puddle” was inspired by her Julia Bauter reminded everyone that Prayer requests were given, and Julia 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $15 the day of the brother’s dog. She then described the July’s meeting will be held on July 3 at Albin led us in prayer. show. Contact Tammy Ward 217-530- process of getting a book published. It the home of Shirley Emberton. We are Lynn then introduced our guest 2554 or email was all interesting and very informative. to answer roll call with a fact about a speaker, Mary Nourie, whose pen name [email protected]. She had brought several of her latest first lady. Julia said she would read the is Mary Jessie Parker. She has All proceeds benefit the Harvey books and signed them for us. Psalm at next month’s meeting. published several children’s books Stunkard Post 530 American Legion and Refreshments of angel food cake with Lynn gave our Songs & Devotions already but talked specifically about her Auxiliary. topping and fresh strawberries from two latest books: “Wild and Wooly” for the day. She used the scripture Lynn’s garden were enjoyed by all. and “The Deep Deep Puddle”. She read from I Samuel 20:12 about David and Thanks to Nathan for getting up that the “The Deep Deep Puddle” to us and Jonathan’s relationship and how even morning and picking them for us. Page 4 The Newman Independent June 27, 2013 option to serve up to two years if Interestingly enough, these Health Notes Douglas County Health Department employment outside the Corps was not opportunities were the creation of a presented by Great National available. The purpose of the CCC was president that was paralyzed from the Lana Sanstrom to improve conservation and Lana Sanstrom Outdoors Month waist down as a result of polio. And Avoid Possible development of natural resources, while even more interesting is the benefits an By Susan Hays RN providing employment and financial individual working for the CCC obtained Exposure to Rabies The 32nd president of the United assistance to families in need. as a result of participating in this States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took The first time I discovered a marker program. Workers had improved morale by Avoiding Bats and office during the depths of the Great describing work completed by the and physical conditioning and Depression. Jobs were scare and Civilian Conservation Corps was at increased employability. Wild Animals by Melaney morale was low. In FDR’s first term in Giant City State Park in Makanda, 3 million young men participated in Illinois. I read it with great interest, and Arnold, Illinois Department of Public office he enacted domestic economic the Civilian Conservation Corps. over the years have found many such People like Chuck Yeager, the first Health programs that focused on the 3 R’s- relief, recovery and reform. These markers. In fact it’s pretty hard to visit human to break the sound barrier, Eight bats test positive for programs were called the “New Deal” National and State Parks without Walter Matthau, actor and Stan Musial, rabies so far this year and out of that initiative the Civilian discovering the impact of the CCC. baseball player were all former enrollees SPRINGFIELD – Bats are starting to Conservation Corps was established. CCC volunteers planted nearly 3 in the CCC. become more active, which means the The Civilian Conservation Corps billion trees to help reforest America. Although extremely popular, this possibility of exposure to rabies is program was in effect from 1933-1942. They improved most existing state program was never intended to be increasing. Bats are the primary carrier To be accepted into the CCC you had to parks, updated firefighting techniques permanent. It completely disbanded in of rabies in Illinois. The Illinois be male, age 18-25, unemployed, and built a network of service buildings 1942 with all federal programs being Department of Public Health (IDPH) has unmarried and from families accessing and public roadways in remote areas. modified to support the World War II already had eight bats test positive for government relief. You were provided They constructed more than 800 new effort. From the CCC program the rabies this year. with shelter, clothing and food. Your parks nationwide. And they left a huge United States inherited a wealth of “Never try to approach or catch a bat, wage was $30 a month. You were legacy of outdoor opportunities for all. accessible outdoor prospects. Places or any wild animal, you find outside. required to send $25 a month home to Illinois had a total of 50 CCC camps to explore and enjoy for years to come. Bats and wild animals that let people your parents. You worked unskilled throughout the state. Fox Ridge State Celebrate Great National Outdoors approach them are often not healthy,” manual labor jobs in rural lands owned Park in Coles County was entirely Month by visiting one of our State or said Illinois Department of Public by federal, state and local government. developed by CCC labor. Ridge Lake, a National Parks. Look for those markers Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. You had to agree to work a minimum of 12 acre lake at Fox Ridge State Park, was or statues that commemorate the “Instead, call your local animal control 6 months. And you were also given an created with the construction of a dam Civilian Conservation Corps. It is a agency for its recommendations on how and spillway. The project was reminder that every now and then a completed in 1941 and is used for novel meaningful program appears from to handle the animal.” The following tips can help prevent researching ways to improve fishing in our federal coffers. And after a day of In 2012, 63 bats tested positive for the spread of rabies: Illinois waters. These ongoing research hiking you might receive an additional rabies in Illinois. Four percent of all • Be a responsible animal owner. efforts are the most comprehensive and gift of improved morale and physical bats tested last year were positive for Keep vaccinations up-to-date for all the longest continuous fish studies in rabies, which is average in Illinois. Any dogs, cats, ferrets and other animals conditioning. the United States. wild mammal, such as raccoons, skunks, you own. foxes, coyotes and bats, can have • Seek immediate veterinary rabies and transmit it to humans. assistance for your pet if your pet is BUSINESS DIRECTORY Rabies is a virus that affects the bitten by a wild animal or exposed to a nervous system. People can get rabies bat. J & T’s One Storage Inc. after being bitten by an infected animal. • Call the local animal control agency Owners:Tony & Judi Pollock Rabies can also be contracted when about removing stray animals in your saliva from a rabid animal gets directly neighborhood. 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Call For Rental Info Contact Judi are not sure if you were exposed, for animal control or an animal rescue 837-2023- home 898-0549 - cell example – you wake up and find a bat in agency for assistance. your room, do not kill or release the bat • Teach children never to handle before calling your doctor or local unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, health department to help determine if even if they appear friendly. “Love CLS, INC. you could have been exposed to rabies your own, leave other animals alone” is and need preventive treatment. If the a good principle for children to learn to bat is available for testing and test reduce the risk of exposures to rabid Patty Galindo, Administrator results are negative, preventive animals. Julie Hood, Admissions • treatment is not needed. Maintain homes and other buildings 418 S. Memorial Park Rd., Newman, IL 61942 Without preventive treatment, rabies so bats cannot get inside. 217-837-2421 is typically fatal. If you have been • If a bat is in your home, do not 217-837-2622 www.petersenhealthcare.com bitten or have had direct contact with a release the bat outdoors until after “Caring With A Hometown Touch” bat, seek immediate medical attention. speaking with animal control or public Treatment with rabies immune globulin health officials. If you can do it without FOUR COUNTIES and a vaccine series must begin quickly. putting yourself at risk for physical An animal does not have to be contact or being bitten, try to cover the MOBILE VETERINARY aggressive or exhibit other symptoms to bat with a large can or bucket, and close SERVICES have rabies. Changes in any animal’s the door to the room. normal behavior can be early signs of Information about keeping bats out of House and Farm rabies. A bat that is active during the your home or buildings can be found by Newman, IL 61942 day, found on the ground or is unable logging on to www.idph.state.il.us/ Calls to fly, is more likely than others to be envhealth/pcbats.htm. Information 217-837-2426 rabid. Such bats are often easily about rabies can be found at 217-834-3472 approached, but should never be www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/ handled. reportdis/rabies.htm. June 27, 2013 The Newman Independent Page 5 average put her in ninth place in IHSA Diamond history for batting average in a single Summer Sizzle With Tim Hendershot season. At one point with three It is the final week of the regular season and welcome to this edition of the 2013 RRRoundup weeks left, her average was right at an Summer Sizzle. The Minors team headed into their Southern portion of the even .800 which would have shattered league tournament in Sidney as the number six seed and showed the heart of a by Tim Hendershot the all-time record. She finished with champion coming back from a deficit to defeat St. Joseph 3 11-6 last Tuesday 42 hits in 62 plate appearances while and faced a showdown with Tuscola (Mooney’s) on Thursday night. The team finishing with 11 stolen bases and 33 held strong only being down 4-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, but Quartet of Raiders RBI. Her sister Stephanie, a future six big runs kept them at bay as Mooney’s won 10-1 sending the Raiders into the Earn End of Season Olney Central College player next loser’s bracket. The next night saw a rubber match against Homer 2, who split season, was the mainstay on the the regular season series with Shiloh, and the Homer 2 bats came alive as the Honors on Diamonds pitchers mound getting all five Raider game itself ended by 20-run Mercy Rule in three innings by a score of 20-0 If anyone at the beginning of the 2013 wins while going 101.7 innings finishing ending the Raiders season at 11-9 with plenty of good talent poised to make softball season would have come up to with a 3.10 earned run average and another run next year. Coach Pitch bounced back after suffering its first two someone, including me, and said that throwing 75 strikeouts. Starkey made losses of the season defeating the Villa Grove (Riverdawgs) to improve to 10-2 the Shiloh Raiders were going to her senior year count as a captain in the and looking good for a top seed in their upcoming single elimination league surprise everyone and make a run outfield making key plays when needed tournament starting up this Friday. The Softball C team bounced back with a 15- during the IHSA Class 1A tournament, while giving her teammates run scoring 3 win in three innings to improve to 9-1 and also looking good for a bye into next all of us would have told that person opportunities finishing with 12 stolen week’s Softball C tournament which they will be hosting. Softball A went 1-2 they were crazy. That person who bases. Emery has risen into one of the with a 14-3 loss to Philo and a one run loss 9-8 to Tuscola 1 while defeating the would have said that would have been young stars of the program as a part of Villa Grove Swag 12-2 to go to 4-3 with three games left. Softball B went 0-2 on right. The 2013 team under new Head a young and talented infielder group the week losing 19-7 to Tolono 2 at home and a close contest to Tuscola 1 in Coach Randi Cookus started off the while bring speed to the base pads to Tuscola 9-7. That puts their record now at 3-6 with one week left. Coach Pitch season slow, but found its identity at provide offensive chances and will be a would have played on Monday against Tolono 4 and both the Softball B and A just the right time and pulled off one of key factor of a young and talented teams would have played at Memorial Park on Tuesday as of press time, so here the most incredible runs in program returning core in 2014. is a look at the schedule from this Wednesday until next Wednesday before history by making their first ever The LOVC honors came up next and Independence Day for the final week of the regular season. See you next week! regional championship game the senior duo of Stephanie Hunt and Date Game Time appearance and continuing the rise that Katie Starkey were given Second Team Wed., June 26 Coach Pitch @ Homer 2 6:00 pm started back in 2008 when the team won honors for pitcher and outfielder Softball C vs. Philo 2 @ Memorial 6:30 pm its first ever game in 12 years of the respectively. The duo of Jessica Hunt Thur., June 27 Coach Pitch @ Philo 6:00 pm program. This year’s run was not only and Jade Emery were given Honorable Softball A @ Villa Grove 6:00 pm noticed, it was rewarded as four Raider Mention honors for catcher and Softball C vs. Tolono 1 @ Brocton 6:00 pm players ended the season with some infielder to compete the day for the Blue Fri., June 28 Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD post-season hardware as the News- and Gold. The Raiders finished the Shiloh T-Ball @ Memorial 6:30 pm Gazette announced its 24th Annual All- season at 5-15 overall and 2-9 in the Sat., June 29 Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD Area Softball Team last Thursday along LOVC while gaining their first ever Sun., June 30 Softball C – League Tourney @ Memorial/Brocton 2 and 4 pm with the Little Okaw Valley Conference tournament wins and making that Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD announcing its All-Conference Teams incredible run into the Broadlands Mon., July 1 Softball C – League Tourney @ Memorial/Brocton 6 and 8 pm for the year. regional championship game. With this Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD Jessica Hunt led the awards by run, the women of the Blue and Gold Tues. July 2 Softball C – League Tourney @ Memorial 6 and 8 pm getting All-Area Special Mention as a gained even more confidence and with a Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD catcher while the trio of pitcher solid core of returning players coming Wed., July 3 Softball C – League Tourney @ Memorial 6 and 8 pm Stephanie Hunt, outfielder Katie back, the possibilities are endless on Coach Pitch – League Tourney @ Philo TBD Starkey, and infielder Jade Emery gained how much more they can provide. All-Area Honorable Mention status. Diamond Roundup salutes Randi 34 innings giving up 17 earned runs for class system in the 2007 before the Jessica Hunt was a powerhouse at the Cookus and the team for an a 3.50 earned run average gaining four change to the current four class system plate offensively taking the area batting unbelievable season and can’t wait to wins on the year while also driving in 18 we have today. Taylor only had two title with a .677 average and making a see what is in store for 2014. RBI on the offensive side of the field. losing seasons in his tenure overall, but little bit of history in the process as that Along with being one of the speedsters only one losing season in league play on the base pads, Lemmon was a solid showing why he had the Panthers near Final Season Provides End of Year Honors for infielder along with Taylor who made up the top of the area and conference after infield teammates in sophomore Chance one of the core infielder quartets in the he took over during the 2005-2006 Panther Baseball Lemmon and senior John Taylor along area with Taylor also being a run school year. Next season will be the by: Tim Hendershot with utility player Cole Graham on this producer finishing with 22 RBI on the dawning of a new era as the Heritage I don’t think that anyone with the list. year. players will co-op with the Villa Grove Heritage and Shiloh school districts Furgeson was one of the strongholds The LOVC honors came up next and it Blue Devils to start play in 2014 while even thought that this 2013 baseball of a talented pitching staff finishing the was a banner season for the Blue, there are still workings in the process as season would be the final one ever in season with 64 innings pitched while White and Silver as four Panthers were to what, where, or who the Shiloh the history of the East Central Panthers only giving up 19 earned runs and a rewarded with First Team honors with players will be playing with in the program. The program itself has seen 2.80 earned run average and four wins. Cyrus Furgeson and Dalton James upcoming season as of press time. One its share of success in the past nine He was also a threat on the offensive earning unanimous picks at pitcher and thing is for certain, those who donned years as being one of the mainstays in side with 15 stolen bases and 17 RBI. outfielder respectively while Luke the uniform for the East Central the Little Okay Valley Conference in the James was the speedster on the base Armstrong and Cole Graham made the Panthers baseball program made all of top tier and played one the toughest pads leading the area in the stolen base team as infielders to finish the quartet. the residents of the ten communities schedules year in and year out. This category with 38 while becoming one of Two other Panthers finished the big day that made up the program hold their season was no different and the men of the top lead off hitters in the area in earning Second Team honors in heads high and will have lots of stories the Blue, White, and Silver made this trying to get on base for scoring infielders John Taylor and Chance that will be told and remembered last hurrah one to remember capturing opportunities. Armstrong made his one Lemmon. This is the second straight forever. Diamond Roundup salutes their second regional title in four years and only season with the program season that the program has had more Mike Taylor, his coaching staff, and all and cementing a legacy that will be count being the leading offensive than five players make both All-Area of the players, past and present, which remembered by the people of the ten player on the team in several categories. and All-Conference honors showing made this incredible journey possible communities that made up the program The transfer from North Carolina was that the East Central Panthers program for all of us to see. We wish the forever. This season was capped off amongst the area leaders in batting will go down as one of the most Heritage players the best of luck in their last Friday as the News-Gazette average while hitting four home runs consistent programs in baseball history. co-op with Villa Grove and are excited to announced its 24th Annual All-Area and 19 RBI while also providing another The Panthers finish up the 2013 see what the Shiloh players have in Teams along with the LOVC threat on the base pads with 14. He, season and the program’s history at 18- store for them in the 2014 season. The announcing its All-Conference Teams Furgeson, and James were three of six 15 overall and 10-4 in the LOVC. Head memories and times of the Blue, White, with a sextet of Panthers earning the total players amongst the area leaders Coach Mike Taylor proved he was one and Silver are appreciated and are now hardware for their efforts this season. in the stolen base category with Cole of the best coaches in the area with two frozen in time for us to reminisce and Two of the Blue, White and Silver Graham finishing with 19, Cole Bogle regional titles in 2010 and 2013. Both recall for many, many years to come. earned All-Area Special Mention finishing with 12, and Chance Lemmon times the Panthers were defeated in honors in sophomore pitcher Cyrus finishing with 11. Armstrong was also a tournament play by the Salt Fork Storm, Congratulations to the Ferguson and sophomore outfielder go-to player on the pitching rubber who this year ended up in fourth place Shiloh baseball and soft- Dalton James. A quartet of Panthers tossing 30.3 innings and only giving up in the state in Class 1A. The Panthers earned All-Area Honorable Mention 7 earned runs for a 1.62 earned run made five regional title appearances in ball players on the Confer- honors with junior newcomer infielder average. Graham was also a key role in seven years under Taylor during this ence and All-Area selec- Luke Armstrong joining two of his the pitching staff for the Panthers going span including the final year of the two tions. Page 6 The Newman Independent June 27, 2013 “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors” While less than 10 percent of people The Recipe Corner Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 23-29 who are struck by lightning are killed, provided by Joseph Victor, Douglas many lightning strike survivors suffer Sunburst Lemon Bars various degrees of disability. Only a few County EMA Director people to play it safe and go indoors when lightning strike victims actually suffer Makes 36 bars SPRINGFIELD – Summer is here and it thunder roars.” burns, and these are usually minor. Ingredients: seems everyone is spending more time According to the NWS, each year more However, many lightning strike survivors Crust outdoors enjoying warm-weather than 50 people are killed and more than are left with debilitating life-long effects, 2 cups all-purpose flour activities. Officials with the Douglas 1,000 people are injured by lightning in including memory loss, personality ½ cup powdered sugar County Emergency Management agency the United States. A majority of victims changes, fatigue, irreparable nerve 1 cup butter, softened and the Illinois Emergency Management were either outdoors in an open area or damage, chronic pain and/or headaches, 1 tsp. grated lemon peel Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather taking part in an activity near the water difficulty sleeping and dizziness. Filling Service (NWS) want you to remember such as fishing, boating or swimming. Douglas County EMA, IEMA and the 4 eggs “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors,” so To date in 2013, the NWS reports seven NWS offer the following tips for staying 2 cups granulated sugar your fun times won’t end in tragedy. The lightning-related deaths, including two in safe when thunderstorms approach: ¼ cup all-purpose flour slogan is an important reminder that if Illinois. Outdoor lightning safety tips: 1tsp. baking powder you can hear thunder you’re close “Lightning remains one of the top three • No place outside is safe when ¼ cup fresh lemon juice enough to be struck by lightning, even if storm-related killers in the United States thunderstorms are in the area. 1 ssp. Grated lemon peel the thunderstorm isn’t directly overhead. and injures many more people than it • If you hear thunder, lightning is close Glaze The two agencies will be promoting this kills,” said Llyle Barker, Science and enough to strike you. 1 cup powdered sugar theme as part of national Lightning Safety Operations Officer for the NWS Lincoln • When you hear thunder, immediately 2 to 3 tbs. lemon juice Awareness Week. Office. “The best way to lower your risk move to a safe shelter. “Lightning can be fascinating to watch when outdoors is to have a lightning • Safe shelter is a substantial building or Note: You’ll need about two lemons but it can also be deadly,” “While a safety strategy that includes a way to inside an enclosed, hard-topped vehicle. for the juice/peel in this recipe. If you thunderstorm may disrupt our outdoor stay aware of developing weather • Stay in the safe shelter at least 30 don’t have enough lemon juice left for fun, there’s really no safe place outside conditions and a plan to take shelter minutes after you hear the last clap of the glaze, add water until you get the when lightning is in the area. We urge nearby if a storm comes up quickly.” thunder. right consistency. If there is no safe shelter anywhere Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350 Illinois Cavalry at Gettysburg nearby: degrees. In large bowl with electric • Seek lower elevation areas. mixer, beat flour, sugar, butter, and The 8th Regiment Illinois Volunteer over a half-mile away. The 8th, along • Never use a tree for shelter. peel on low speed until crumbly. Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that with the rest of the brigade, performed a • Immediately get out and away from Press mixture evenly in bottom of served the duration of the war, and was fighting withdrawal towards pools, lakes and other bodies of water. ungreased 13 x 9-incb pan. Bake 20 to the only cavalry regiment to serve the McPherson’s Ridge, delaying the • Stay away from all metallic objects 30 minutes or until light golden entire war in the Army of the Potomac. Confederate division of Henry Heth for (fences, power lines, poles, etc.). brown. 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl They also aided in the hunt for John several hours and allowing the Union I • Do not raise umbrellas or golf clubs with wire whisk, lightly beat eggs. Wilkes Booth and served as President Corps to arrive. above you. Beat in remaining filling ingredients Lincoln’s honor guard while he lay in Two decades after the war ended, People shouldn’t hesitate to help except lemon juice and lemon peel state under the rotunda. veterans of the regiment dedicated a someone who has been struck by until well blended. Beat in ¼ cup During the Gettysburg Campaign, the monument to the 8th Illinois along the lightning since victims do not carry an lemon juice and peel. 3. Remove 8th Illinois Cavalry was in the division crest of McPherson’s Ridge. Lt. Jones electrical charge. The surge of electricity partially baked base from oven. Pour of Brig. Gen. John Buford. They also erected a monument in recognition through a lightning victim’s body causes filling evenly over warm base. 4. deployed west of Gettysburg on June of the first shot he fired on the location cardiac arrest in most fatalities. So Return to oven; bake 25 to 30 minutes 30, 1863 under the command of Colonel of the shot next to the Whistler’s home immediate medical attention is critical. If longer or until top is light golden William Gamble, and waited for just east of Marsh Creek on the the victim doesn’t have a pulse and isn’t brown. Cool completely, about 1 oncoming Confederates, they arrived Chambersburg Pike. The stone was breathing, CPR should be administered hour. 5. In small bowl, mix 1 cup early the following morning. The first quarried from Naperville, Illinois immediately. powdered sugar and enough lemon shot of the subsequent battle was fired limestone. For additional tips on lightning safety, juice for desired spreading by Lieutenant Marcellus E. Jones of visit the Ready Illinois website at consistency until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Company E, who borrowed a carbine obtained from Google search on the www.Ready.Illinois.gov or contact IEMA Store in refrigerator, but allow bars to from Sergeant Levi Shafer and fired at Internet. at 217-785-9925. Or contact Douglas an unidentified officer on a gray horse County EMA at 217-253-9538. come to almost room temperature before serving. Submitted by Mary Melton With Us You’re Not a Number....You’re Family! Dillon Continues To THE OAKS MANOR SENIOR LIVING APTS. Climb in the Points 111 S. WALNUT, PO BOX 974 Matt Dillon of Newman continues OAKLAND, IL. 61943 making an impact in the total points 217-346-2042 performance in the racing events held at www.oaklandoaksmanor.com Charleston Speedway. Matt races in the [email protected] Street Class competition. The fast time was set by Josh Griffith this past Immediate Opening Avail- weekend. In the point standings in the able. Call today for a tour of Street Class has Matt in 3rd place with 99 our facility. points; Griffith at 140 points; Rine at 102 points; Hellman at 98 points; Simmons at Enjoy the 85 points; Brandenburg at 61 points; Deal Enjoy the at 58 points; Kuhn at 57 points; summer Wiltermood at 56 points and Wood at 54 summer points. The Independent will continue sunshine! to provide racing high-lights as we receive sunshine! them. June 27, 2013 The Newman Independent Page 7 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE REQUEST FOR BIDS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 6TH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 6TH TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Library ANNUAL AUDIT JUDICIAL COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY - JUDICIAL COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY - TUSCOLA, ILLINOIS TUSCOLA, ILLINOIS Trustees of the Newman Regional Library The SHILOH CUSD #1 Board of Education is inviting the submission of sealed bids for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL District, pursuant to “An Act regulating ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION wages of laborers, mechanics and other its Annual Audit as of and for the year ending June 30, 2013. PLAINTIFF PLAINTIFF workers employed in any public works VS VS by the state, county, city or any public Bids are due in the District Office by 1:00 BRIAN ALCORN A/K/A BRIAN K ALCORN; BRIAN ALCORN A/K/A BRIAN K ALCORN; body or any political subdivision or by PM, July 10, 2013, at which time the bids CHRISTINE ALCORN A/K/A CHRISTINE A CHRISTINE ALCORN A/K/A CHRISTINE A anyone under contract for publics works”, will be publicly opened. The Board of ALCORN A/K/A CHRISTINE ANN ALCORN ALCORN A/K/A CHRISTINE ANN ALCORN approved June 26, 1941, as amended, has Education reserves the right to waive all A/K/A CHRISTINE ANN EICHE; UNKNOWN A/K/A CHRISTINE ANN EICHE; UNKNOWN determined on, and as effective from June irregularities in the bidding and to accept the OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 2013 that the general prevailing rate of bid which is in the best interest of the school DEFENDANTS DEFENDANTS wages in this locality for laborers, district. 12 CH 79 12 CH 79 mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming Annual Audit Bid Instructions and General Conditions are available by contacting the 311 DOUGLAS DRIVE, TUSCOLA, IL 61953 311 DOUGLAS DRIVE, TUSCOLA, IL 61953 under the jurisdiction of the Library Shiloh CUSD #1, 21751N 575th St., Hume, IL NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO District, is the same as determined by the 61932. Ph: 217-887-2364, ext. 6. JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER Department of Labor of the State of Illinois ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT for Douglas County as June 2013. A copy Dated the 20th day of May 2013 ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO of the full resolution and the Department Nelson Starkey, Secretary COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION of Labor determination is available for Board of Education OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT inspection by any interested party in the Shiloh CUSD #1 PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of main office of the Library District at 108 published 6/2713 Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in W. Yates Street, Newman, Illinois, and to the above entitled cause on March 21, 2013, the above entitled cause on March 21, 2013, any employer or association of employers DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF in DOUGLAS DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF in DOUGLAS and any person or association of LEGAL NOTICE County, Illinois, will on July 24, 2013, in FIRST County, Illinois, will on July 24, 2013, in FIRST employees who have filed, or file their FLOOR ROTUNDA OF THE DOUGLAS FLOOR ROTUNDA OF THE DOUGLAS names and addresses, requesting copies of NOTICE OF PREVAILING COUNTY COURTHOUSE, TUSCOLA, IL, at COUNTY COURTHOUSE, TUSCOLA, IL, at the same. WAGE ORDINANCE 11:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the 11:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the Newman Region Library District TAKE NOTICE THAT: following described real estate mentioned in following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of said Judgment, situated in the County of By: Shannon Gordon SECTION 1: Shiloh Community Unit DOUGLAS, State of Illinois, or so much thereof DOUGLAS, State of Illinois, or so much thereof Secretary of the Board of Trustees th School District #1, on the 17 day of June, as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: 2013, adopted an ordinance ascertaining the LOT 12 AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 13 TAX NO. 09-02-27-305-012 published 6/27/13 rate of wages as defined in Public Act 86-799 IN BLOCK 1 IN PARKVIEW ADDITION TO COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 311 DOUGLAS and 86-693 as approved June 16, 1941, THE CITY OF TUSCOLA, DOUGLAS DRIVE TUSCOLA, IL 61953 Description of concerning wages of those employed on COUNTY, ILLINOIS, A SUBDIVISION OF Improvements: 1 STORY HOME WITH LEGAL NOTICE public works. PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, was $141,393.79. Sale Terms: This is an “AS There will be a public hearing to review SECTION 2: Said ordinance and the findings TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must the annual City Approriation therein are on file at the main office of the THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, Ordinance at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, July Shiloh Community Unit School District No. PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO 8, 2013 at the Newman City Hall prior 1, Edgar County, Hume, Illinois, and may be PLATS AT PAGE 24, SITUATED IN THE REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or to the regular Council meeting. inspected or a copy furnished to any COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF interested party. ILLINOIS. special taxes levied against said real estate, water TAX NO. 09-02-27-305-012 bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any published 6/27/13-1 Dated: June 16, 2013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 311 DOUGLAS representation as to quality or quantity of title Nelson Starkey, DRIVE TUSCOLA, IL 61953 Description of and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is Secretary Board of Education Improvements: 1 STORY HOME WITH further subject to confirmation by the court. Youth Program at ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the Shiloh CUSD #1 was $141,393.79. Sale Terms: This is an “AS purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, Little Theatre in IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to published 6/27/13 deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Sullivan by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO The property will NOT be open for inspection. Dora’s Pirate Adventure REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to Prospective bidders are admonished to check PUBLIC NOTICE general real estate taxes, special assessments or the court file to verify all information. The Breakfast special taxes levied against said real estate, water successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ The Little Theatre is pleased to PUBLIC NOTICE bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any expense of evicting any tenants or other announce a breakfast with Dora, Diego, Notice is hereby given that Newman representation as to quality or quantity of title individuals presently in possession of the subject Boots, and Swiper taking place July Township has adopted “An Ordinance and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is premises. If this property is a condominium further subject to confirmation by the court. unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure 6,9,11, and 13 at 9 am in The Little Authorizing and Ascertaining The Prevailing Wage Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen, Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the Theatre Dance Studio. The cost is $10 and Mechanics Employed on Public Works” purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, assessments and the legal fees required by The per person and includes a meal during the month of June 2013 which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ consisting of juice, milk, coffee, cereal, The original Ordinance, which lists the the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE yogurt, donuts, and muffins. Space is applicable prevailing rate of wages, is part of The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION the official records of Newman Township and limited to 100 people each morning so the court file to verify all information. The FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER reserve your spot today by calling the is on file and available for examination at the successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH box office at 217-728-7375 or by visiting Newman Township Office. expense of evicting any tenants or other SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS our website www.thelittletheatre.org. individuals presently in possession of the subject MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Dora’s Pirate Adventure will be Dated this 13th day of June 2013. premises. If this property is a condominium Information: Visit our website at Newman Township, 301 N. Smith St., unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. running July 5,6,9,11, 12 and 13. All Newman, Il. 61942 sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s shows start at 10:30 am. Meet the cast assessments and the legal fees required by The Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois and take pictures before the show! Dianne Kincaid Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer Clerk 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE to file #PA1224272 Plaintiff’s attorney is not MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE required to provide additional information other THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION than that set forth in this notice of sale. “Those who hammer their guns published 6/27/13 FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER I538404 into plows will plow for those OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH who do not.” SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS published 6/27/13 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Thomas Jefferson Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. CRIST TERMITE & and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Restoration General Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois PEST SOLUTIONS, INC 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer Ron’s Tire Store to file #PA1224272 Plaintiff’s attorney is not 207 N. Oak downtown Newman required to provide additional information other 211 Jefferson St, Arthur, Illinois 61911 at 128 South Broadway than that set forth in this notice of sale. Metcalf I538404 12:00 am to 6:00 pm Tues.-Sat. 217-887-2754 Dry goods, canned goods, published 6/27/13 [email protected] Toll Free 1-877-543-2890 dairy, frozen foods, bread, All brands of tires for most David Crist Ervin Crist cleaning supplies, over the applications counter medicines M-F 8a-5p 543-3234 543-2890 Mary Conn, owner Sat. 8a-12p Page 8 The Newman Independent June 27, 2013 Place Your Classified Help Spark the Red Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program for Cats Ad Here starting at Cross Blood Supply Do you have a cat you need to get Anyone living in Douglas County can only $5.00 per week spayed or neutered and can’t afford it? have their cat participate in this program. HOME FOR RENT This Summer Do you live in Douglas County? Hands- Hands-4-Paws’s goal is to serve as many 4-Paws can help! Hands-4-Paws is low income individuals as they can. If the House for rent in Newman on While Independence Day will surely offering a low cost spay and neuter owner receives public assistance or has quiet corner lot. 2 bedrooms, one bath, ignite many fireworks extravaganzas, the program for cats. The surgery days are a low income, the fee for a male cat is $20 one car garage. $450/month. Month to American Red Cross is counting on held once a month. Owners must call to and the fee for a female cat is $35. If the month lease. Landlord maintains lawn. volunteer donors to spark the nation’s register and set up a date for surgery. owner is not on assistance or low income, Refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer currently blood supply. The need for blood is Hands-4-Paws has partnered with the the fee for a male cat is $40 and the fee for constant, especially around the summer include. Call 217-841-9918. 6/27-15 Illinois Student Chapter of the a female cat is $70. holidays, when eligible donors have even Association of Shelter Medicine to offer Owners can call (217)253-3221 and leave AUTO DETAILING less time in their busy schedules to give. this program. Surgeries will be performed their information. Owners will be called To learn more and make an appointment by veterinary students under the close back to register and to set up an Start To Finish Auto Detailing. Cars to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org supervision of a licensed veterinarian. appointment for surgery. Owners must & trucks – Wash – Wax – Clean interior, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Cats must be at least two months old register prior to surgery day. Walk-ins will trunk or (bed), & engine compartment – Upcoming blood donation opportunities and weigh over two pounds. Only healthy not be accepted. free pick-up 10 miles from Hume – only in Douglas County: July 9 from 3-7 p.m. cats can participate in the program. Owners can also get more information extra charge excessive road tar – Call 251- at Presbyterian Church, 311 E. Jefferson Cats will receive a pre-surgical exam, on the Hands-4-Paws website at 5744 for Neil for price and availability. St. in Arcola, Ill. Rabies vaccination, Upper Respiratory www.hands-4-paws.org. 6/27-16 vaccination and will be spayed or If you receive public assistance and Sales neutered. The typical cost of these have a dog needing to be spayed and services is over $100. neuter, please call Douglas County Animal Control at (217)253-4921. Living Estate Sale. 405 East Lytle, Newman, IL. Friday June 28, Noon - 5:00, New Douglas County Farm Bureau Member Benefit: ONE FREE Saturday June 29, 8:00 - 3:00. 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