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HOURS: 6AM - 8PM The Prairie News Volume XVIII, No. 41 • November 13, 2020 • Published by Lampe Publications LLC online @ illinoisweeklies.com Serving 7,000 customers in the communities of Wyoming, Toulon, Bradford, Duncan, Galva, LaFayette, Stark, Speer, Castleton, Bishop Hill, Camp Grove, Princeville, Edelstein, Laura, West Jersey, Monica, Elmira, Modena, Saxon, Lawn Ridge, Broadmoor, Elmore, Lombardville, Milo and rural customers at Kewanee and Williamsfield. TOP SAT SCORE Toulon plans sewage lift Design meeting to be scheduled By John A. Ballentine ing to city engineer Justin fected by this project. The location of Toulon’s Reeise, of the Farnsworth Recently those residents proposed sanitary sewer Group, the lift station received a letter from lift station will be at the installation cost will be the Henry-Stark Health southeast corner of Prairie between $200,000 and Department’s Dorothy and Whitaker Streets. That $240,000. David mandating that is the lowest site of the Reeise said that he will they change their septic area where the lift station be contacting manufac- tanks into “holding tanks” will become part of Tou- turers about purchasing to eliminate sending raw lon’s extended sanitary the lift station to deter- sewage into the waterway. system. mine the exact cost. He According to Hollis, The problem that ex- suggested that “a design David has a list of contrac- ists now is raw sewage is meeting” be held soon, tors, which excludes local being deposited into a which Mayor Larry Hollis contractors, to pump out waterway at that loca- would like to have resi- the holding tanks on a tion, which feeds west in dents of that area attend to Indian Creek. Accord- who are going to be ef- Continued on Page 2 WYOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Submitted photo/ By KW Photography Pictured is Ryan Stahl who recently had the highest SAT score in the history of Stark County High School. Stahl achieves highest SAT in Stark school history By John A. Ballentine Ashley and Bethany have their own TOULON – A 17-year-old Stark accomplishments by all being Honor County High School Senior, Ryan Roll students at Stark County Schools. Stahl, has scored very highly on the Ryan’s parents are Kristal and Bill who SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) that he are proud of all their children. They took in late September. The test takes live in rural Wyoming, in the Valley. approximately three to four hours to “Having a gifted child is actually very complete and scores range from 400 stressful,” says Kristal, “because they to 1600. do get bored easily and there are a lot Ryan’s score was 1470, which puts more challenges we’ve had with Ryan, him in the 99 percentile nationally. then we’ve had with our other five According to Stark County School children.” District, Ryan’s score is the highest any Ryan could talk in complete sentenc- student at Stark County schools has es before he was 2-years-old and could ever achieved, in the history of Stark read at age three. He was reading County High School. A 1470 SAT score chapter books and multiplying before converts to a 33 on the ACT (American he began kindergarten. Prairie News photos/John A. Ballentine College Testing), which some of us “In 4th grade, Ryan was referred to Wyoming had ribbon cuttings for new businesses on Nov. 7. At Curry’s took in high school and can relate to a counseling group who tested him. Carryout Pizza, (top picture above) from left to right are: Economic Director with our scores. While in 4th grade, Ryan tested in the Denny Rewerts, Jill Stotler, Jenny Tillman, Cheryl Stotler and Wyoming Ryan’s siblings, Kyle, Tyler, Wyatt, Mayor Pat Maher. At Makers Mall, pictured are (r to l) Rewerts, owner Dave Continued on Page 2 McGarvey and Mayor Maher. 2 November 13, 2020 The Prairie News • illinoisweeklies.com Diesel Mechanic SAT SCORE: 1470 puts Stahl in 99 percentile nationally. German-Bliss Equipment Inc., an equipment dealership Continued from Page 1 classes, but Ryan took dual credit bold Elevator, in the Valley, and is located in Princeville, IL on Route 90, has a great 10th to 12th grade level in every courses at Black Hawk. In high a Wyoming Fire Department Fire career opportunity available immediately for a diesel category and he was above that school students have to take the Cadet or Junior firefighter. Cadets mechanic. This is a full-time position with benefits and level in math computation,” Kristal same classes as everybody else. can do everything, except they can’t very competitive hourly rate plus performance bonus. explained. “That’s when Ryan was As for the future, Ryan is consider- go on medical calls, or go into burn- diagnosed as gifted.” ing attending either Bradley Univer- ing buildings. Also, Fire Cadets can’t Ideal candidate will have at least two years of Ryan attended Heartland Private sity or the University of Illinois. He drive a firetruck without permis- experience in diesel engine repair with strong product School for grades 1 through 4 and is thinking about becoming a me- sion. knowledge of small to mid-size equipment used by was home schooled for the 5th chanical engineer. Ryan’s hobbies It must be noted that Ryan was at homeowners, commercial maintenance, contractors, grade. He started attending at Stark are shooting sports and woodwork- first reluctant to do this story, but agriculture and municipalities for any outdoor use. County Schools, in the 6th grade. ing. In the high school band, he is a decided to after all. With his gift, Product lines include Kubota, Polaris, Exmark, Hustler, There isn’t really a program set percussionist. Ryan should do well in life and ac- Stihl, Honda, Gehl and are mostly less than 100 HP. up at Stark County for advanced Currently, Ryan works for Rum- complish much. Please send resume to [email protected] TOULON: Uptown sidewalk project still in design phase NOTICE OF CAUCUS Continued from Page 1 timeline. Discussed was the disrepair of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN periodic schedule. That could cost David is “telling” residents to sidewalk in the 300 block of South put in an expensive septic system, Henderson Street. No action came that on December 1, 2020, a Caucus of the close to $400 each time a contractor Republican and Democratic Parties in Goshen is utilized. but that would only be utilized for forth about repairing the sidewalk, Township of Stark County, Illinois will be held at the Those residents were to meet as about a year’s time, then once the except to add it to the list of side- Goshen Township building. The Republican Caucus a group to discuss the situation, city’s sanitary sewer line is installed walks requiring repair in the city. will commence at 6:00 p.m. and the Democratic according to Hollis, and possibly file they would be required by State law The council approved a $3,962 Caucus at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: an appeal to the health department, to hook into that line if their resi- expenditure to repair garage doors • Road Commissioner - 4 year term because residents could be fined dence is within 300 feet of the city’s at the city building located near • Supervisor - 4 year term $100 up to $500 per day for non- sewer system. the sewer plant. Also approved was • Clerk - 4 year term compliance to a seven day deadline In other action, the council ap- $1,200 to repair the two furnaces at • 4 Trustees - 4 year term given to them by the health depart- proved the $700 expenditure to the water plant that are not cur- Pam Wulf, Presiding Officer ment. purchase bike lane and “Welcome rently functioning. CDC Guidelines will be followed. Face masks required. “That’s very punitive and it’s trying to Toulon” signs that would be Finally, a Tax Increment Finance to punish people and that should installed along the bike trail east of payment of $9,500 was approved to NOTICE not be her (David’s) intention,” Hol- Toulon and along the Rock Island Julie’s Café market for reimburse- Trail. ment of expenses. And, Ordinance Ward Caucuses lis stated. “She’s really gone to the The uptown sidewalk project is 912 (TIF) was approved that re- of the People’s Party of extreme, in my opinion.” Originally The City of Galva the health department was going still in the preliminary stages with moves two parcels of property from to allow the city resolve the sewer designing continuing. The project Toulon’s TIF district located at the -WARD CAUCUS- situation as long as progress was be- is to revitalize Toulon’s Main Street Stark County Historical Society’s to be held ing made. But, David was pressured to improve its aesthetic appear- land on West Jefferson Street. This MONDAY, December 7th, 2020 through the involvement of an area ance with new sidewalks and light allows the Historical Society to build at 7:00 p.m. resident’s attorney to be on a faster fixtures. a new structure at that location. at the following sites: FIRST WARD: City Administrator Room of the City Administration office, 311 Schools may expand Mid-County sports coop NW 4th Ave, to nominate a candidate for By Jeff Lampe Farquer said athletic directors Farquer said combining in all one four-year term as City Alderman. WILLIAMSFIELD – The Mid- are working on a framework to be three sports could help the schools County sports cooperative agree- presented to all three school boards be more competitive and could SECOND WARD: American Legion, 45 ment may be expanding. in December. make it easier to hire coaches. Wallace St, to nominate a candidate for That was the word Monday at the “If there is interest to move for- “Rather than competing for three one four-year term as City Alderman. Williamsfield School Board meet- ward, we should know by then. This different coaches we can have a THIRD WARD: Council Chambers of the ing. gives us one month to collect feed- combined effort and really be mar- City Administration Building, 311 NW Currently, ROWVA, Williamsfield back and to talk to folks,” Farquer ketable,” Farquer said. “Next year 4th Ave, to nominate a candidate for one and Galva coop together in football. said. “For us, the main shift would we’re adding Knoxville and A-Town four-year term as City Alderman and a But other sports are a mixed bag of be from a philosophy of participa- to the Lincoln Trail Conference, so 2-year Unexpired Term as City Alderman. different school combinations. tion to a shift toward excelling.” things are not getting easier.” Milo Township Nominating Caucus Notice is hereby given To the Legal voters, who are residents of the Township of Milo in the The LaFayette United County of Bureau and the State of Illinois that the Methodist Church Citizen Party Nominating Caucus is gathering names of families will be held on in the LaFayette area needing Tuesday, December 1, 2020 help with Christmas gifts for their children, up to 18 years of age. at the hour of 7 PM at the Town Hall, located at If you know of someone in the area in 14209 300 North Ave, Bradford, IL 61421, for need, respond by Nov. 17th. nomination of candidates to offices of the Township. Call Sarah at (309) 883-3164 or Dated November 7, 2020 Colleen (309) 361-3564 Thomas D. Ashby Township Clerk

PETITIONS FOR FOUR SEATS ON CITY OF GALVA BOARD NOW AVAILABLE City officials remind anyone in Galva interested in running for the following City positions that the petitions must be filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 2020. Four positions are up for election: Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3 each have one seat for a 4-year term as Alderman. Ward 3 for one seat as an unexpired 2-year term as Alderman. Petitions are available at the City Hall, 311 NW 4th Ave. The City Hall hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach City Hall at 932-2555 if you have any questions. The Prairie News • illinoisweeklies.com November 13, 2020 3 PUBLIC RECORD/THIS ‘N THAT Traffic citations & able to post bond and was NW 6th Ave. for a loose dog released. complaint. Ordinance violations 11-3-20 – Officer dis- 11-7-20 – Officer, along 11-4-20 – Matthew T. patched to an activated with the fire department, Hooks - Driving 15-20 burglar alarm in the 600 was dispatched to a tree on mph above limit. block of SE 2nd Street. It fire in the 800 block of NW 11-4-20 – Jerry L. Wal- WYOMING was determined to be a false 3rd Ave. ton - Driving 15-20 mph alarm. 11-8-20 – Officer dis- above limit. TOYS FOR KIDS 11-3-20 – Officer dis- patched to Wiley Park to 10-29-20 – David E. patched to the 00 block of meet with a parent and a If you or someone you know Newell - Driving 15-20 NW 5th Street for a juvenile released with a notice to juvenile after some graffiti needs to be put on our tree, mph above limit. mischief complaint. appear on the additional was discovered. The mess please contact 11-4-20 – Noah Allen 11-4-20 – Officer met with was cleaned up. Bielema - Driving 15-20 pending charges. a complainant at the Galva 11-8-20 – Officer met Bebe Groter 695-2981 or mph above limit. 11-2-20 – Joshua A. PD to take a report involving with a motorist who struck 11-4-20 – Kimberly Per- Williams, 35, of Clinton, a phone scam. The victim Michele Hendrick 695-3800 a dog in the 800 block of kins - Driving 15-20 mph Kentucky, was arrested on had given an unknown Forms can be picked up at North Center Ave. The dog Get forms at Wyoming Monument or above limit. two outstanding warrants caller his bank account Wyoming Monument or The Edge Salon. owner took it to an emer- The Edge Salon 10-30-20 – David P. including one in Rock information. Forms must be completed and returned Island County for failure gency vet clinic for care. Hicke - Driving 21-25 11-4-20 – Officer spoke to In order to participateby December a 1st.form needs to to appear on the original 11-8-20 – Officer dis- mph above limit. a resident in the 1000 block Pick up date is Dec. 19. charge for possession of of NW 7th Ave. about a city patched just north of Galva be completed and returned by Nov. 15. Felonies & a stolen vehicle, and on ordinance violation. for two dogs running at Misdemeanors a Bureau County war- 11-5-20 – As the result of a large. 10-31-20 – Criminal rant for failure to appear traffic stop in the 800 block 11-8-20 – Officer dis- misdemeanor - Phillip on the original charges of SE 2nd Street, Bryant patched to a residence on NOTICE - VILLAGE OF BRADFORD Daniel Adams - Resisting for criminal trespass to a Rucker, 19, Galesburg, was SE 6th Street for a welfare vehicle and for driving on a arrested for driving while check. Stark County Medic a peace officer. Notice is hereby given that a Caucus 10-24-20 – Criminal suspended license. license suspended and handled after a male subject misdemeanor - Rodriguez His bond was set at speeding. He was also found was located who had fallen. of the Citizens Party will be held on Demetrio Gobellan - 10 percent of $10,000 in to be wanted on a Knox 11-8-20 – Officer dis- Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Criminal trespass to land. Rock Island County, and County warrant for fail- patched to the 100 block in the Bradford Village Hall, 10-29-20 – Felony - ten-percenet of $5,000 in ure to appear on a charge of SE 2nd Ave. for a theft 160 West Main Street, Bradford, IL. Brian L. Dunn - Driving Bureau County. Unable to of driving while license complaint. The Caucus will be held for the revoked/suspended DUI. post bond he was taken suspended. He was released 11-5-20 – Juan Ramirez, with court dates for Henry purpose of nominating candidates for 10-7-20 – Felony - Jon into custody and placed in 18, Monmouth was issued a and Knox Counties. the Consolidated General Election on W. Calzavara, Jr. - Ag- the Stark County jail await- citation for speeding in the 11-5-20 – Officer dis- April 6, 2021. gravated DUI/no valid ing extradition to Rock 200 block of SE 2nd Street. patched to a combine and driver’s license. Island County. He was also Village President - 4 year term field fire just south and west Property Transfers issued a notice to appear Three (3) Village Trustees - 4 year term Incidents & Accidents of town. The fire depart- 11-2-20 – Kenneth R. on the Bureau County ment handled the situation. Boyce to Cyle S. Davis and Stark County charges. Williams was Diana Cobb, Village Clerk 11-3-20 – A deer-related 11-5-20 – As the result of a Brittani S. Krats - Original released into the custody traffic stop in the 600 block vehicle accident occurred Town of Wyoming - Block of the Rock Island County of South Center Ave., Josh on Route 17. The driver 10 lots 5 & 6 - 200 W. Smith authorities on Nov. 3. Petty, 40, Toulon, was arrest- NOTICE OF CAUCUS involved was Benjamin 11-6-20 – A juvenile Street, Wyoming, IL. Con- ed for driving while license NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON DEC. 1, 2020 A Hallberg, 31, of Kewanee. domestic problem was sideration = $59,500.00. suspended and operating CAUCUS OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN OSCEOLA No injuries were reported handled in the 400 block 11-2-20 – Catherine Ann an uninured vehicle. He was TOWNSHIP OF STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WILL BE HELD but the vehicle sustained of North Henderson Street, Sullivan to Nancy K. and released with a required AT THE OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP OFFICE BUILDING, 201 estimated damages over in Toulon. The incident court date. Robert Todd Swinderman WEST ST., BRADFORD COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. FOR $1,500. was handled by the Stark 11-5-20 – As the result of a - Castle’s Add’n - Block THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES 10-29-20 – Cody A. County Sheriff’s Office. traffic stop in the 00 block of 5 lots 3, 6, 7, 10 - 707 N. James, 22, Sterling, was 11-6-20 – Shaun R. NE 4th Ave., Joseph Arnold, 7th Street, Wyoming, IL. FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: cited for excessive noise Frantzen, 42, Kewanee, was 37, Galva, was arrested 61491. Consideration = • SUPERVISOR and/or a loud muffler, and charged with driving with- for driving while license $27,000.00. • CLERK for driving without insur- out a valid driver’s license, suspended, and fleeing and 11-4-20 – Dennis and ance. and for driving without eluding a peace officer. He Nancy Derick to Corbin • ROAD COMMISSIONER 10-30-20 – William C. vehicle insurance. He was was released with a required Endress - Pt 28-14-7 NE - • 4 - TRUSTEES Wentz, 34, LaFayette, was released with notices to ap- court date. 13485 N. Castleton Road, DATED: NOV. 10, 2020 cited for driving with no pear on the charges. 11-5-20 – Officer dis- Bradford, IL. - Consideration insurance. patched to a two-vehicle Galva Report = $45,000.00. RALPH MOODIE, CLERK 10-30-20 – Steve Endress, crash involving damage 11-4-20 – Nathan O. and 11-2-20 – Officer dis- only in the 100 block of SE of Bradford, reported the Skyler I. Turner to Megan patched to the 00 block of 4th Ave. theft of his leaf blower. The and Zachary Bainbridge incident remains under SW 2nd Street to remove an 11-5-20 – Officer dis- unwanted customer. - Greene’s Add’n Block 1 investigation. patched to the 00 block of 11-2-20 – Officer executed lots 11 & 12 - 111 W. Agard 11-2-20 – Threats and ha- NE 4th Ave. for a property a search warrant in the 100 Street, Wyoming, IL. - Con- rassment were the source line dispute/trespassing block of SE 3rd Street. sideration = $75,000.00. of a complaint received complaint. 11-3-20 – Officer dis- 11-4-20 – Stacy M. Gehrig from a Wyoming resident 11-5-20 – Officer met patched to a traffic com- in the 700 block of North with a subject, who turned and Kyle E. Ham to Zerla plaint involving a dump in a cell phone that he had Properties, LLC. - Pts Sect 25 Main Street. truck west of town on Route 11-2-20 – Melissa R. found on his property. -13-5 NE - Consideration = 34. 11-6-20 – Officer dis- Louati, 33, Benton, Ken- $265,000.00. 11-3-20 – Officer, along patched to the 100 block of tucky, was arrested on 11-4-20 – Mary M. Bryan, with the fire department, SE 2nd Ave. for a reposses- a Stark County warrant Dec’d By Exec. to Danny L. was dispatched to the 600 sion of a vehicle that was for failure to appear for and Sandra Blakey - Pt 24- block of SE Industrial Ave. taking place. obstructing justice, and for 13-5 SE - 431 W. Vine Street, for a fire. 11-6-20 – Officer dis- Toulon, IL. - Consideration failure to appear at a pre- 11-3-20 – Officer went to patched to the 300 block = $60,000.00. liminary hearing. She was the 100 block of NW 8th Ave. of SE 2nd Street for a loud also charged with posses- to attempt to locate a want- noise/fireworks complaint. 11-5-20 – Roy B. Bennett sion of methamphetamine ed subject. As the result, 11-6-20 – Officer dis- to Bradley W. and Brenda and possession of drug Robert Miller, 29, Galva, was patched to the 200 block of J. Hopp - Oakwood Knoll paraphernalia. She posted arrested on a Henry County SW 3rd Street for a juvenile Add’n to the City of Toulon, $222 cash bond and related warrant for failure to appear complaint. IL. - Lots 1 & 2 - 1002 Tonti fees on the Stark County on a charge of driving while 11-7-20 – Officer dis- Road, Toulon, IL. -Consider- warrant and then was later license suspended. He was patched to the 300 block of ation = $100,000.00. 4 November 13, 2020 The Prairie News • illinoisweeklies.com The Prairie News PUBLISHER The Prairie News is located Jeff Lampe at 101 West Main Street, PO [email protected] Box 240, Toulon, Illinois 61483. Office hours are Mon. to Thurs., AdvErtisiNG MANAGER 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pam Wulf (309) 286-2185 [email protected] [email protected] Ad & Graphic Designer The Prairie News encourages readers to submit news for Ken Black publication. Email to: [email protected] [email protected] CHIEF Correspondent The Prairie News is published John A. Ballentine 50 weeks per year by Lampe Publications LLC of Elmwood. BRADFORD Deadlines: Ads - Monday at 3 p.m.; Correspondent News - Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Prairie News assumes Angie Stange no financial responsibility for typographical errors, but will GALVA Correspondent reprint that part of an ad in which Carol Townsend the typographical error occurs. Vote for a solid investment strategy Election Day has come and gone years, we’ve seen many adjustments so on) or long-term (such as college again and, as a citizen, you may feel in the tax rates of capital gains and for your children or a comfortable LaFayette Area the results will affect many aspects stock dividends, and it’s likely these retirement). of life in this country. But as an rates will change again one day. Periodically, depending on what’s Christmas Basket Sign-Up investor, your situation probably When that happens, you may need happening in your life and the LaFayette Methodist Church wishes won’t change after the votes are to look at the equities portion of progress of your investment portfo- to provide those in need a Christmas counted. your portfolio to see if you want to lio, you may need to evaluate your Food Basket. You must live in the No matter who wins, the finan- make some adjustments. goals to ensure they’re prioritized cial markets may well show some Many other changes, though, appropriately to help keep you on LaFayette area to qualify. politically are hard to predict. It’s possible track toward achieving what’s most Call Colleen the church Stevens atat (309)995-3371 361-3564 or driven volatil- that future legislation could affect important to you. Colleenor Sarah Stevens Filson (309) at 883-3164 995-3858 ity, but that specific industries, either positively Over time, your goals may change, BY DECEMBER 1 often hap- or negatively. Such moves could too. Perhaps you’ve decided that BY NOVEMBER 17 pens around also influence the way you look at instead of retiring early and travel- DELIVERY WILL BE SATURDAY, DEC. 15 elections, and certain investments, but if you have ing around the world, you now want Cash or non-perishable food donations may it typically a diversified portfolio that contains to turn your hobby into a business. be made to the LaFayette Methodist Church. doesn’t last a broad mix of stocks, bonds and Changing this goal may require a long. But what other securities, any actions affect- different investment strategy. about the lon- ing one particular industry prob- Or you might change your mind ger term? How Matiss ably won’t cause you to significantly about where you want to live – JOB OPPORTUNITY might changes KLAVA adjust holdings invested in other instead of staying in your home, in policy and sectors. as originally planned, you might The Stark County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking new legislation affect your invest- In any case, while it may be a good downsize and move to a differ- applicants for the position of Legal Secretary for the ment outlook? idea to keep an eye open for things ent area. Your goals may change performance of legal and clerical work. This position re- To begin, keep in mind that many like tax rate changes or how new in many ways, all of which may quires a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court campaign promises remain just that policies may affect different market warrant updating your investment procedures. The Legal Secretary will assist in typing – promises. segments, your main emphasis, strategies. memoranda, pleadings, motions, rulings, reports, orders And even when some of them are in terms of your investment deci- Here’s the key point: You’re the one and petitions and will proofread and file documents. enacted, any ultimate legislation sions, should remain on your goals electing to make these changes. No may be quite different from what and what you need to do to achieve matter what happens in this or any Service to the public will include telephone conversations was proposed on the campaign them. other election, be sure to “vote” for and in person office visits. Qualifications for this position trail. At least once each year, review the strategies that have the poten- require effective oral and written communication skills Still, sometime in the future, we your portfolio carefully to make sure tial for a winning outcome. and the physical ability to file and duplicate information could see election-related changes your investments are aligned with Provided by Matiss Klava of which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting that could affect your investment your goals, whether they are short- Edward Jones, Member SIPC. (309) up to 15 pounds. Attendance and the ability to maintain strategy. For example, over the term (a new car, a long vacation and 973-4931 confidential information is an essential function of this position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Stark County Courthouse. BAG SALE! Please send a resume and cover letter to the Galva Stark County State’s Attorney’s Office, 130 W. Main Street, Prescriptions Not Included P.O. 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$59,900 The Prairie News • illinoisweeklies.com November 13, 2020 5 Stark County CommUnity School District 100 ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

Stark County CUSD #100 300 W Van Buren, Wyoming, IL 61491 309-695-6123 8:30 - 4:00 Monday-Friday

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Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website@ www.isbe.net. SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Gross Payment for (CONT.) Salary Range: Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: Certified Personnel Less than $25,000 $25,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - 59,999 $40,000 - 59,999 $60,000 - 89,999 Salary Range: Krabill, Andrew Crowther, Kara Conrad, Kaleena Smith, Abbi Gilles, Diana Loane, William DeBord, Sarah Coyle, Lauren Snyder, Anne McGrath, Angela Less than $25,000 McRell, Crystal Groter Mary Coziahr, Terena Stahl, Emily Noard, Jade Boswell, Jackilyn Mercer, Denise Hoffert, Valerie Helms, Brandi Strode, Theresa Noard, Taul Boudreau, Melanie Milroy, Amy Milburn, Paige Jacobs, Lisa Terwilliger, Andrea Olson, Angela Bouton, Teresa Mueller, Robert Monahan, David Jones, Jody Terwilliger, Clint Paxson, Scott Carstens, Timothy Pinkston, Jennifer Collins, Barbara Sarnes, Jessica Nagode, Melissa Klooster, Jill Wise, Amy Roark, Angela Curtis, Connie Shaner, Tim Pyles, Candace Kunkel, Courtney Workman, LaDon Stoner, Connie Down, Stacey Smith, Melissa Swanson, Trey Langdon, James Tuthill, Angela Ehlers, Shayna Smith, Nancy Thake, Logan Lowery, Jake Salary Range: Wallace, David Fairfield, Scott Wagner, Timothy Whittle, Kyli Macke, Brenda 60,000 - $89,999 Gentle, Robyn Wallace, Diane Melton, Linda Salary Range: Gibler, Cathryn West, Janet Salary Range: Mitchell, Linzie Bibb, Jenna $90,000 and over Goodwin, Marsha West, Tracy $40,000 - $59,999 Nowlan, Sara Browning, Dustin Harmon, Wendy Whitcher, Robert Paxson, Lynne Derham, Todd Heinold, Dale Wilkinson, Janet Brand, Heather Sutton, Nicholas Reid, Jennifer Ford, Deborah Hildebrandt, Barbara Wilkinson, Patricia Chapman, Elizabeth Utsinger, Jeff Keane, Patrick Winans, Barbara Colgan, Jacqueline Rennick, Leslie Frey, Bartholomew Gross Payment (CONT.) Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: (CONT.) Salary Range: Salary Range: for NON-Certified Less than $25,000 Less than $25,000 Less than $25,000 Less than $25,000 $25,000 - $39,999 Personnel Davis, Kimberly Joos, Ana Nierynck, Linda Shimmin, Melinda Faber, Timothy Davis, Lexi Joos, Jennifer Nelson, Debra Singer, Rita Good, Michael Salary Range: Delabar, Bonnie Joos, Jessica Nowlan, Toni Singleton, Patricia Horsley, Mary Less than $25,000 Dunbar, Carla Kelly, Mary Beth Otten, Caleb Smith, Nancy Morrissey, Michelle Noffke, Matthew Abernathy, Sharon Ely, Marilyn Magnussen, Bonnie Patterson, Terrie Snyder, Bart England, John Magnussen, Joseph Plotner, Daphne Stahl, Ryan Nowlan, Vicki Beamer, Noah Schierer, Russell Fabry, Rebecca Maher, Drinda Raineri, Caleb Stapel, Gerald Berchtold, Donetta Warren, Terry Berchtold, Trisha Fairfield, Sarah McCauley, Matthew Ramsay, Amy Steelman, Kendra Bohm, Robert Fletcher, Brie-Anna McCauley, Tiffany Reay, Heidi Stieghorst, Sarah Salary Range: Brown, Jenny Gallion, Colton McCommons, Darcy Rediger, Theresa Streitmatter, Janine $40,000 - $59,999 Campbell, Christine Gillespie, Michelle Meaker, Mary Reiff, Steven Tracy, Karen Carlton, Molly Graham, Gloria Meaker, Rita Rennick, Robert Turnbull, Donald Dennison, Lonny Heinold, Dale Carroll, Jackie Grinnell, Lori Melton, Dorothy Rewerts, Katrina Wager, Janette Loane, Barbara Carstens, Timothy Gruszeczka, Karen Mercer, Denise Rice, Carol Wells, Penny Haffner, Elena Morrissey, Karen Richards, Jessica Wells, Tatiyana Mercer, Terry Clifford, Kathleen Streitmatter, Mary Coats, Morgan Hamilton, Ashlie Morrow, Christopher Roark, Christopher West, Janet Curtis, Connie Heuermann, Heather Moushon, Natalie Robertson, Joy Wilkinson, Janet Heuermann, Paula Mummert, Lynzi Rosebecke, Dean Winans, Lisa Dabbs, Carl Salary Range: Irving, Nicole Murray, Helen Rumbold, Katelyn Woodford-Storey, Ronda Daum, Cheryl $60,000 and over Daum, Kathleen Johnson, Paula Musser, Carissa Rusk, Mary Woodward, Anita Wyant, Debbie None Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Person, Firm, or Corporation Person, Firm, or Corporation Person, Firm, or Corporation Person, Firm, or Corporation Amount Amount Amount Amount

Accident Fund Ins Co. 49,654.00 Heart Technologies, Inc 76515.24 Menards - Galesburg 2,652.89 School Specialty Inc 6562.02 Activate Learning, LLC 2,794.72 Henry-Stark Counties Spec Educ District 763336.11 Menards - Kewanee 9,639.53 SHI International Corp 3389.00 Ag View FS Inc 50,442.22 Home Depot Pro 31369.09 Midwest Bus Leasing, LLC 21,974.30 Shirley Striping LLC 2575.00 All American Sports Corp 2,999.05 I.M.R.F. 120486.43 Midwest Bus Sales, Inc. 44,223.88 Skyward 4743.00 Amazon/SYNCB 29,365.20 IASB 4563.00 Miller, Hall and Triggs 22,878.76 Smoothwall, Inc 19509.00 Ameren Illinois 3,900.52 IEA Membership Processing 33200.50 MITEL Cloud Services Inc 9,274.79 Stark County CUSD #100 23431.75 Apex Learning, Inc 8,250.00 Illinois Department of Revenue 183745.56 Mohawk USA 4,168.21 State Bank of Toulon - Wire 74516.00 Bell Techlogix, Inc 4,051.10 Illinois State Board of Education 9660.00 Monica Genta 15,000.00 State Bank of Toulon - General 434635.63 Bernard Food Indust., Inc 4,651.48 Illinois Valley Cellular 3107.25 Music Makers LLC 18,989.30 State Bank of Toulon - Investment 5305500.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois 575,477.61 Illuminate Education, Inc. 2535.00 Nextera Energy Services 4,694.41 State Disbursement Unit 24000.00 Breedlove Sporting Goods 10,766.10 Imprest Fund 85569.62 Nutzhorn, Jennifer 2,940.00 Sterling Commercial Roofing Inc 234900.00 CDW Government, Inc 18,748.37 Institute Multi-Sensory 9688.35 Office of Standing 7,140.00 Sunbelt Rental, Inc 3951.51 Charles Schwab #201892 41,965.24 Integrated Systems Corp 2544.00 Paper 101 5,041.42 SYSCO Central Illinois 25447.13 Constellation NewEnergy 41,867.31 Interstate Fence & Construction Co., Inc 13370.00 Payroll 1,159,290.05 Teachers Retirement System - THIS 62866.42 Engie Resources 51,005.17 IRS - FICA/Medicare 10666.68 Prairie Farms Peoria Division 20,994.52 Teachers Retirement System 267459.26 Farnsworth Group, Inc 64,948.19 IRS - FICA 163227.78 Progressive Mastery 15,000.00 Tierney Brothers Inc 3510.00 Forstrom, John 4,812.50 IRS - FIT 363379.84 Project Lead the Way 11,875.70 Trex Commercial Products 9558.60 Frontier 9,878.71 IRS - Medicare 85636.54 Raptor Technologies LLC 3,855.00 TRS-New Employer Contribution 16881.42 Gerber Life 3,964.00 James Unland & Co., Inc 73383.00 Realityworks Inc 3,569.50 U.S. Postal Service 3499.01 Gorenz and Associates LTD 11,700.00 Johnson Controls Fire 5992.66 Regional Office of Education 3,650.00 VIG Solutions 10274.00 Great Minds PBC 8,326.68 Johnson Heating/AC, Inc. 9096.00 Renaissance Learning Inc 10,544.60 VISA 14735.71 Guardian Basic Life - Appleton 4,356.78 Kidder Music Service 2901.89 RK Dixon Co 5,647.00 WALMART Community/SYNCB 3201.94 Guardian Dental - Appleton 32,263.36 Kohl Wholesale 133416.55 Rosebecke, Dean 5,200.00 Wigand Disposal Co., Inc. 3,978.97 Guardian Vision - Appleton 5,324.82 Lakeshore Learning 4408.30 Royal Imaging Supplies 2739.60 Wyman Group 43,958.27 Guardian Voluntary Life - Appleton 6,900.93 Lampe Publications 7,325.00 Ryan, Carl 14300.00 Wyman Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc 77,658.30 Gustafson Ford 21424.23 MEDIACOM 39,200.00 Santander Leasing LLC 48418.00 Wyoming, City of 6,666.44 Xerox Corporation 15,630.54 6 November 13, 2020 The Prairie News • illinoisweeklies.com GALVA PRIDE Galva closes elementary school By Carol Townsend GALVA – Galva closed its elementary school Nov. 9-13 after an em- ployee was exposed to COVID-19. The employee worked directly with 15 students and 5 staff members each day and had short contact with up to 100 students per day. The em- ployee wore a mask but had close contact with the students. Galva closed the school Prairie News photo/Carol Townsend so it could be cleaned Marilyn Fox’s home at 719 N. Center Ave. was awarded the November and fogged with disinfec- Property Pride Award. Marilyn, pictured, and her husband Bill purchased the tant. All students studied home 43 years ago and raised their three sons and daughter in the home. remotely. Bill passed away almost six years ago. The home was totally remodeled after There were no known a tornado struck Galva on April 19, 1996. She said a garage from two doors cases at the Galva Junior- away landed on part of the home. She gives credit to family friend Daryl Senior High School, Clark who has planted several trees and, “Keeps the yard groomed.” which remained open. Galva bars, restaurants cautioned about rules By Carol Townsend box outside. GALVA – Mayor Rich Those requiring a yard Volkert said Monday that waste bag with a sticker, he spoke to the owners of must call City Hall and all Galva bars and restau- make arrangements. rants about Gov. JB Pritz- There are no more sched- ker’s announced sanctions uled yard waste pick-ups with regard to an increase this fall, but if stickered in COVID-19 cases in the bags require pick-up, region. please call City Hall at Volkert recommended (309) 932-2555 to facilitate that owners close if they removal. were not selling food. He Ole Fashioned Christ- urged those selling food mas - Galva’s Ole Fash- to do so via carry out and ioned Christmas will be outside seating only, as held downtown Galva Submitted photo was required by the Illi- on Saturday, November Pictured is Carolyn Cromien, left, chairman of the Galva Xi Kappa Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Love Tree nois Department of Public 28th. The Chamber of project with needy children’s wish lists for Christmas Health. Commerce board met from the Galva area. Gail Olson, an employee of the Galva Beyond that, Volkert yesterday and decided to Pharmacy, right, is holding the sign up sheet. said it will be up the the proceed. carriage rides. The light- requests are located on Henry-Stark County The parade will be held ing of Galva Veterans Park a tree inside the door of Health Department to at 5 p.m. Families are will follow the parade. Galva Pharmacy. All orna- take further action. asked to stand together If you would like to ments must be picked up City Hall open – Galva and others are asked to be be in the parade, please by Dec. 10. City Hall is open for busi- 6 feet apart. contact one of the Galva Unwrapped gifts can ness, but is closed to walk- Santa will be in the Chamber of Commerce’s be dropped off at Galva in traffic due to the latest park and details are being board members. City Hall Dec. 10-12 from COVID-19 restrictions. worked out on how pic- Love tree - Those who 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Water bill payments tures can be done using wish to give a gift for Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to may be made paid online, social distancing. Christmas can visit Galva 4:30 p.m. Please do not mailed, or dropped in the The Galva Arts Coun- Pharmacy to take part enter City Hall. Instead, cil will hold their annual in the annual Love Tree call, Vicki Perkins at (309) decorated Christmas tree, organized by the Galva Xi 525-1671 or Judy Ander- wreath and window raffle Kappa Gamma Chapter of son at (309) 883-6012 and at their building. There Beta Sigma Phi. someone will meet you at will be no vendor fair or Ornaments listing gift the door. /&8
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TRIVOLI, IL FARM AND ANTIQUE ALTONA, IL KNOX CO. REAL ESTATE GALVA, IL REAL ESTATE AUCTION AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION The following auction of a Galva home and some personal AUCTION property will be sold on location at 515 SW 4th St. Galva, IL The following beautifully restored 2 story home will be sold on The following auction of JD and other tractors, lift tractor, back (located in the SW edge of Galva), on hoe, farm items, antiques, primitives and more will be held on location at 106 W North St. in Altona, (W 2/3 Lots 7 & 8 BLK 5), on ST location at 5212 S Trivoli Rd, Trivoli, IL 61569 (Travel Rt 116 to SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH, 2020 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AT 10:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE: This property includes a large 1800’s Vic- Trivoli, iL, then turn south onto Trivoli Rd. across from the bank AT 12:00 NOON (RE sells first). torian 2 story home and a nice older barn.The house has been and travel 4.1 miles to Smithville Rd, travel east .2 miles to Trivoli OPEN HOUSE FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE MONDAY a beautiful home in It’s time with a large downstairs complete Rd., then 1 mile south to sale site), on NOV. 23RD FROM 4:30-6:00 P.M. with ornate woodwork, hard wood floors and built in cabinets. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH, 2020 An open staircase leads to a large upstairs with multiple bed- AT 12:00 NOON REAL ESTATE: This beautiful 2 story home has had a recent rooms. The basement is dry and there is a new water heater. remodel. The roof, siding, windows, gutters, garage, furnace w/ The house needs much work but has the potential to be revived TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT: JD 3020, gas, #T111R-105188R, 3 central air and the house’s interior are relatively new. This 2000 by means of the right buyer. A nice size older barn is included pt. hitch, wide front, syncro trans., good paint, decent rubber, runs sq. ft. house has a modern updated kitchen w/hickory cabinets, with this property. It is in good condition, but the roof needs well—1954 JD 60, power steering, very good rubber, good paint, a dining area, large living and parlor rooms, ½ bath, ustility some repair. Terms are 10% down day of auction with the bal- running, #6041667—1955 JD 50 rollamatic, narrow front, power area and a screened in back deck on the first level. The Second ance to be pd. at closing in approx. 30 days. A valid purchase steering, good paint, fair rubber, runs #5031542—1940 JD A, recent level contains a full bath, 3 lg. bedrooms and office area and a agreement will be signed day of auction. overhaul, fair rubber, runs—1951 AC WD, 3 pt. hitch, decent paint, very nice lg. full bath. There is a full basement. The woodwork PERSONAL PROPERTY: Some personal property will diesel rear end, good rubber—1964 CASE 4800 backhoe, good condi- is simply gorgeous with an open winding staircase and another include a 1985 vintage Ford Crown Victoria car in good shape tion, rops, canopy, runs well, nice older machine—1998 Genie Man set of steps on the other side of the house. A nice 2 stall garage with very low mileage. Some tools, antiques, primitives, furni- Lift, 40’ boom, articulating 4 x 4, diesel Deutz engine, 5296 hrs., good with openers is attached, decorative wooden fence encases the ture and appliances will be sold after the house. condition, has been shedded—JD 3 and 4 bottom pull plows on rubber yard and driveway is paved. If you are looking for a family DEAN H. MOSHER—SELLER w/cylinders—JD 623 2 bottom plow on steel—Danuser post digger home with charm, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. (JIM AND model F7 12” auger w/extension—AC 7’ sickle mower 3 pt. hitch—IH Terms are a non-refundable 10% down day of sale, with the CATHIE GIBBS, JIM FOLGER)—WILLIAMSFIELD, IL balance to be pd. in full in approx. 30 days. A valid purchase 10’ disc w/cyl. on rubber, needs tires—New Idea 9’ flail mower, used PH 309-337-2150 AND 309-368-6314 agreement will be signed day of sale. this year—AC 3 bottom plow w/snap coupler—3 pt. dirt slip—2 For pictures and full ad of personal property, visit our site at Email: [email protected] wheel cart w/end gate seeder—Clipper fanning mill w/screens—3 pt. www.folgersauctionservice.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK For pictures and upcoming sales, bale spear—old IH plow frame—pull type 1 shank sub soiler—old and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK for more. visit our website at www.folgersauctionservice.com gang disc—old pull type Allis rotary mower—3 pt. grader blade— CHARLES S. MURPHY ESTATE—SELLER www.folgersauctionservice.com New Idea basket rake, belt drive—hayrack on anhydrous gear—16’ FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. (JIM AND homemade trailer, tandem axle, pintle hitch, 5’ dovetail w/3 flip down CATHIE GIBBS, JIM FOLGER)—WILLIAMSFIELD, IL ramps, title—3 pt. Danuser post driver—good Doo Little tandem axle PH 309-337-2150 AND 309-368-6314 T8216 trailer w/ramps, spare tire ball hitch, title—clean round 425 gal- Email: [email protected] lon water tank—set of forks for loader—1984 WW 12’ horse trailer, Terms are cash, check or credit card. (3% bank fee on cards) new tires and spare, title—Polaris Sportsman 500 4 x 4 Four wheeler , Attorney for Seller—Reynolds “Rip” Everett, Galva, IL 3247 miles, independent shaft drive, new battery, starter, rebuilt carb, Ph. 309-932-2001 run well—JD 214 riding lawn mower, rear wts., 38” deck, runs— good Troy Bilt 8 HP elect. start rear tine tiller—old walk behind weed mower w/BS engine—sm. tiller—Lawn Boy push mower, runs—15 gallon sprayer w/12 v. hand pump—Echo weed eater—rubber tired yard cart, dump box—JD 110 mower frame—misc. OLD JD PARTS, WTS., OTHER TRACTOR PARTS: old JD sickle anvil—14.9-36 set tires w/JD rims and centers—5 sets of full rear JD wts.—2 JD flat front wts.—2 JD suitcase wts.—new and old style JD power steering pumps—JD front tires and rims—JD 50 nose and hood—JD gas pump—JD 1940 mid style block—JD rotomatic front end, fits 50 or 60 series—old JD coils, gauges, hr. meters, switch- es, cylinders, mags, carbs.—4 legged JD box—3 pt. links—AC WD fenders—AC frame—Allis snap couplers—2 sets IH full circle rear wts.—set of rear Case full wts.—misc. oil, filter for tractors—misc. TOOLS, MISC.: Like new Hobart Champion 10,000 generator/weld- er w/29 hrs, leads never used—5000 watt electric generator—Century 125 GL wire feed welder—oxygen acetylene torch set on rubber tired cart—Schumaker heavy duty charger on wheels—Sioux valve grinder w/new diamond blade—Rumac valve spring tester—chain binders, comalongs—parts washer—Skill hammer drill—Craftsman 4 drawer bottom tool chest—bench grinder—hyd. jack press—good 10’ alum. trim brake—Chicago 10” tile saw, new blade—wheel barrow—new 12v 12,000 lb. winch—cherry picker on wheels—port. air compres- sor—Craftsman 15.5” drill press—air tools (3/4” and more)—25’ alum. ladder—pressure washer w/gas motor—handy man and other jacks—fuel cans—Craftsman 12” radial saw and table saw—misc. hardware and tools—old joiner planer--yard tools of all types—new steel posts, barb and woven wire—elect. fence supplies—5 rd. hay bales—sev. Petmate and other crates—Cocker kennel—live traps— Pro 110 and 100 Reddy heaters—2 alum. doors—tailgate from a F250 Ford Super Duty pick-up, little rust—2” transfer pump and hoses—4 12’ long beams—misc. lumber—LP tanks—Rascal 600 elect. scooter, runs—Charbroil elect. smoker—much more. ANTIQUES AND PRIMITIVES: Myers Pump sign—Myers Pump clock—Avery, Peoria, IL wagon jack—steel wheels—Parlin & Orendorf Co. iron seat, RI Plow Co. iron seat, Champion iron seat, cracked—platform scale and wts.—old Flyer metal wagon— hand pump parts—2 man, crosscut and other old saws—galv. bushel ADVERTISE! Call (309) 286-2185 basket—set galv. double wash tubs, single wash tub—old wooden wagon wheel—milk can and striner—Macomb pottery fruit jar w/ lid—5 gallon western crock—crock bowls, jugs, etc.—old milk crates REAL ESTATE AUCTION w/inserts—light green enamelware pieces—blue enamel lg. coffee pot, uuu NOT be open for inspection. 16, 2020; OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, other enamelware items—Babbacombe cat pottery string holder, chalk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE If this property is a condominium Steven Sloan, Sheriff, 130 West IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION and other string holders—old jars—Gurry’s Hardware, IA, cast iron TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT unit, the purchaser of the unit at Main Street, Toulon, IL 61483, will on 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT- and other match holders—Enterprise old lard press—ant. cast iron bell STARK COUNTY - TOULON ILLINOIS the foreclosure sale, other than the December 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM, at GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. w/bull head bracket--Atlantic and Victory old glass washboards—4 qt. FirstBank mortgagee shall pay the assess- Stark County Courthouse For Bid Amount contact: Plaintiff, ments and the legal fees required by Courtroom 1, 130 West Main Street, Sale Clerk glass churn—Pottery churn w/lid—#7 Griswold pot w/lid—3 qt. alum. vs. the Condominium Property Act, 765 Toulon, IL 61483, sell to the highest Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Griswold/Erie A33 sauce pan--old Phil Enterprise #49 veggie cast Gene S. Davis, AKA Gene Davis, ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). bidder for ten percent (10%) at the 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 iron cutter—other cast iron—IH yard stick—very old utensils—Pine AKA Gene Scott Davis; Natasha For information call Plaintiff’s time of sale and the balance within Bannockburn, IL 60015 Hoosier type cabinet w/enamel cutting insert, flour bin and fold out McGillivray Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski twenty-four (24) hours, the following [email protected] bottom—primitive chalk and other boxes—prim. coffee grinder—Blue Defendants. LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, described premises situated in Stark (847) 291-1717 Ribbon old Allied seed sack—Jiffy Way egg scale—very old toaster- Case No. 2019CH9 Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: County, Illinois. BankUnited N.A. -old Dairy Made Ice Cream, Cracker Jax and other tins—Frostie 327 East Main Street, Bradford, IL 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: Said sale shall be subject to One of Plaintiff’s Attorneys Root Beer old thermometer—RainBo Bread old metal door push 61421 19-041596. general taxes, special assessments Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC sign—Case and other belt buckles—Ful-O-Pep Quaker Oats old 100# Judge Michael P. McCuskey Michael A. Phelps or special taxes levied against said Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC real estate and any prior liens or 1st 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 feed sack—Red Skin brass spittoon—3 qt. stainless pan w/lid—very PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given Attorneys for Plaintiff Mortgages. The subject property is Bannockburn, IL 60015 prim. painted sofa type table—ornate ant. settee—misc. furniture--ant. that pursuant to a Judgment of One East Wacker, Suite 1250 offered for sale without any represen- (847) 291-1717 plantation picture—Dentyne Gum adv. picture—other nice pictures- Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Chicago, IL 60601 tation as to quality or quantity of title [email protected] Randal S. -Lloyd and Harley’s Store adv. grocery Maquon, IL nice piece—sm. above entitled cause on September Telephone: 312-651-6700 or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” Berg (6277119) salesman sample tin typewriter—couple old quilts—old Nut Breaker 4, 2020, Jim Dison will on December Fax: 614-220-5613 condition. Michael N. Burke (6291435) racehorse picture, nice—12 gallon Blue Ribbon crock—kerosene 10, 2020, at the hour of 10:00AM Attorney. No.: 6297416 Upon the sale being held and the Christopher A. Cieniawa (6187452) and other lamps—white wicker sm. chest drawers—paper Mache cat at the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas. purchaser tendering said bid in Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) tray—misc. antiques. Stark County Courthouse, 130 West com certified funds, a receipt of Sale will Michael Kalkowski (6185654) NOTE: This is a large auction. Two rings will be running for much Main Street, Toulon, IL 61483, sell Published 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/20 be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale Laura J. Anderson (6224385) to the highest bidder for cash, the uuu as required, which will entitle the pur- Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) of the day so plan accordingly. This is and outside auction. Plenty following described mortgaged real 20-093005 chaser to a deed upon confirmation Thomas Belczak (6193705) of room to social distance. There is something for everyone!! Lunch estate: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of said sale by the Court. Debra Miller (6205477) served. Commonly known as 327 East 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Commonly known as 201 Oak THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- MARVIN MYER—SELLER Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421 STARK COUNTY, TOULON, ILLINOIS Ridge Road, Toulon, IL 61483 LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. Parcel Number(s): 02-25-102-005 BANKUNITED N.A. Permanent Index No.:03-24-407-007 TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED WILLIAMSFIELD, IL The real estate is improved with a PLAINTIFF, Improvements: Single Family FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE (JIM AND CATHIE GIBBS, JIM FOLGER) Single Family Residence. -vs- Residential ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL PH. 309-368-6314 or 309-337-2150 Sale terms: Bidders must present, CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETREON The property will NOT be open LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN Email: [email protected] at the time of sale, a cashier’s or cer- A/K/A CHRISTOPHER DEMETREON for inspection prior to the sale and EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK See pictures, calendar and more at tified check for 10% of the successful A/K/A CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL Plaintiff makes no representation as IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER bid amount. The balance of the DEMETREON; ALICIA J. DEMETREON to the condition of the property. GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM www.folgersauctionservice.com successful bid shall be paid within 24 A/K/A ALICIA DEMETREON A/K/A The judgment amount was STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED hours, by similar funds. The subject ALICIA JOAN DEMETREON; $102,349.83. Prospective purchas- SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE property is offered for sale without DEFENDANTS ers are admonished to check the MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR any representation as to quality or NO. 20 CH 3 court file and title records to verify PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT MONDAY quantity of title and without recourse NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE this information. IF YOU ARE THE TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED 3 p.m. Prairie News Office to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. Public Notice is hereby given that MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU PERSONAL OBLIGATION. (309) 286-2185 The sale is further subject to confir- pursuant to a Judgment entered in HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POS- 8061-910889 AD DEADLINE [email protected] mation by the Court. The property will the above entitled matter on October SESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY Published 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/20 The Prairie News • prairie-news.com November 13, 2020 9 OBITUARIES Marilyn Giesenhagen options are available. two grandchildren, Jay Cihla and An- June was born at home on Dec. 21, drew (Mickey) Cihla; and two great TOULON – Marilyn “Ardelle” TOULON Giesenhagen, 88, of Toulon, passed 1921, in Viola, Ill. to Lawrence and grandchildren, Leo and Sydney Cihla. away at 2:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Susanna Smith. Chuck was a veteran of World War Toulon United Methodist Church 2020, at her home. She is survived II having served several years in the Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Ardelle was born by her children, U.S. Navy. After the Navy he attend- 229 W. Main St., Toulon on June 12, 1932, in Mike Bookwalter ed the University of Illinois, where he PO Box 538 Peoria, the daughter (Linda) of Noble, received a degree in Industrial Edu- (812) 698-9294 Ill.; Barb Beach cation. He later returned to college Sun. Worship: 9:15 and 10:30 am of George W. Jones, Check us out on Facebook @ Toulon United Methodist Church Sr. and Mildred Ar- Bush (Ed) of Nor- and received his Master’s Degree in delle (Young) Jones. mal; Fran Beach Education. He taught Industrial Arts Kemerling (Mon- at Illinois Valley Central High School Elmira United Presbyterian Church She married Robert Rev. Art Blegen W. Giesenhagen roe) of Cary; and in Chillicothe for 30 years. 3919 Township Rd 760E, Toulon, IL 61483 McMillen on Nov. 29, 1952; Giesenhagen step children Mary For many years, Chuck was a (309) 896-3481 he preceded her in Louise Beach Davis member of Rotary in Chillicothe. He Services each Sunday at 9:00 am death on Dec. 2, 1999. (Thorne) of Castle Rock, Colo.; Chris enjoyed being in nature, hunting https://www.facebook.com/Elmirachurch1852 Surviving are one son, George McMillen (Carolyn) and Tim Mc- and fishing, and was a member of (Vickie) Giesenhagen of Kewanee; Millen (Mary) of Toulon; 11 grand- the Chillicothe Sportsman Club and The Gathering Church Location: The Ely Barn one daughter, Linda (Bob Peterson) children; 12 great-grandchildren; Ducks Unlimited. and brother, Eugene Smith of New After retiring from teaching, 2403 Township Rd. 100 N., Toulon, IL 61483 Neirynck of Toulon; 9 grandchildren, 40°59’24” N 89°56’20”W Predea, Robert, Timothy, Jennifer, Boston. Chuck spent as much time as he pos- Sunday mornings @ 10:30 am Heather, Shawn, Ashley Jo, Tisha, and She was preceded in death by her sibly could at the family farm near Ashley; 20 great-grandchildren; 4 parents, brother, Edwin Smith, sister, West Jersey, where he was raised. He Mail: PO Box 322 Wyoming, IL 61491 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister- Lillian Smith, step daughter, Vickie was proud of the fact the farm had [email protected] in-law, Ruth Ann (Junior) Wright McMillen and great granddaughter, been in his family since 1841. He was https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringchurch.life of Princeton; and many nieces and Hailey McMillen and husbands: Ben- interested in organic farming and jamin Bookwalter, Edmund Beach, grew organic crops on the land. nephews. LIST YOUR CHURCH HERE and Harold McMillen. He will be missed by his family She was also preceded in death by Join the Directory for $150 per year. For just $3 per week, put your one son and daughter-in-law, James After growing up on a farm in Vi- and the birds, squirrels and rabbits information in 7,000 newspapers every Friday. In addition, if you ola, June graduated from Allentown he fed daily. run advertisements you will automatically be given the lowest rate and Janet Giesenhagen; and three of $4.25 per column inch. siblings, Esther I. Boldman, George Business College in 1941, and worked A private family burial will be at Please email your information to: [email protected] as a secretary and bookkeeper in West Jersey Cemetery, West Jer- or mail it (with a check made out to Lampe Publications LLC) to: W. Jones, Jr., and David Henry Jones. The Prairie News; PO Box 240; Toulon, IL 61483-0240. Ardelle was a graduate of Tou- Penn., Colo., New Mex., Ohio and Ill. sey. Haskell Funeral & Cremation lon High School and attended the She worked for the Sandia Corpora- Services in Wyoming is assisting the former Brown’s Businesses Col- tion in Albuquerque, where she met family with arrangements. lege where she met her husband. her husband, Edmund. After moving Memorials may be made to Ducks to Toulon in 1966, and the death of Unlimited, Inc., One Waterfowl Way

Together they enjoyed making and , her husband in 1968, she was a book- Memphis, TN 38120 or visit www. Card of Thanks selling crafts through their business, LEEZER INSURANCE AGENCY “Dells Quackery” for over 10 years. keeper for the Toulon Community ducks.org to donate directly. the leezer Insurance Agency would like to thank She was a member of the Toulon Unit School District #2 for 15 years Condolences may be left for everyone for their well wishes during our 50 Year United Methodist Church, the Toulon and worked for Mower’s Soil Testing Chuck’s family on his tribute wall at Anniversary celebration. We cherish our local community United Methodist Women’s Club, the for 18 years. www.haskellfuneral.com and it’s support. American Legion Auxiliary, the first She was an active member of Kaden Thomas Wall woman member of the Toulon Lions Toulon United Methodist Church for leezer insurance agency more than 40 years before moving to BRADFORD – Kaden Thomas Wall, Club, and member of the Order of 13, of Bradford, Ill., passed away the leezer Insurance Agency would like to thank Normal, Ill. in Sept. of 2007. those who contributed items for our “Hugs from Home” the Eastern Star in Toulon, Wyoming Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. June loved her family and was a campaign. We’re sure our Stark County Soldiers will truly and then Galesburg. A memorial loving wife, mother, grandmother, appreciate receiving these care packages from home. She loved to sing and was a visitation was held member of every church’s choir she daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and co-worker who will be missed by from 2-5 p.m. attended, the Black Hawk East Com- Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 munity Choir, and the LeTourneau- all who knew her. She was friendly, responsible, independent, and car- at Grant-Johnson Westinghouse Choir in Peoria. She Funeral Home, Brad- loved baking, cooking, gardening, ing, thinking of others before herself. She enjoyed being active in her ford, Ill. and spending time with her grand- A graveside ser- children. church, researching family history, reading, puzzles of all kinds, playing vice was held 10 a.m. Her graveside service will be at at Monday, Nov. 9, Wall 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at with her grandchildren, crocheting and the outdoors. 2020, at Osceola Grove Cemetery, ru- Toulon Cemetery in Toulon. Rev. Haskell Funeral & Cremation Ser- ral Bradford with Pastor Jan Ringen- Paul Wier will officiate. Please wear a vices is in charge of arrangements. burg, officiating. facial covering and respect social dis- Condolences may be left for June’s Kaden was born May 22, 2007, in tancing guidelines. Haskell Funeral & family on her tribute wall at www. Peoria, Ill., the son of Troy and Angie Cremation Services in Wyoming is in haskellfuneral.com. (Huffman)Wall. charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents: Troy Memorial contributions may be Charles A. Smith and Angie; five siblings: Kassie, Ken- made to the Toulon United Method- CHILLICOTHE – Charles “Chuck” dall, Kellen, Kinsley, and Kennedy; ist Church or Chaddock Children’s A. Smith, 94 of Chillicothe, passed his grandparents: Gary and Connie Foundation at 205 S. 24th Street, away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Unity Wall of Bradford and Pat and Pam Quincy, IL 62301. To leave condo- Point Health- Berlin of Bradford; his great-grand- lences for Ardelle’s family please visit Proctor in Peoria. mothers, Jean Kelly of Kewanee and www.haskellfuneral.com. He was born Margeret Berlin of Kewanee, Ill.; and June 9, 1926, near many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rux June McMillen West Jersey, Ill. He was preceded in death by his TOULON - June McMillen, 98, of to Marion W. and great-grandparents: Glen and Mar- Normal, formerly of Toulon, passed Geneva (German) guerite Wall, Robert and Mary Lou Funeral Home away on Nov., 10, 2020. A grave- Smith. He married Croegaert, Jim Kelly and Jack Berlin; side service at the Viola Cemetery '!,6!7),,)!-3&)%,$ +%7!.%% Norma Anderson and his uncle, Andy “Bub”Huffman.      will be at 2 p.m .on Nov. 17, 2020. on June 16, 1948, He was a student at Princeton Please wear a facial covering and in Toulon. Preced- Smith Christian Academy. respect social distancing guidelines. ing him in death Kaden loved his family, his friends, When You Don't Know What To Do... We Do! Reverend Paul Wier will officiate. A were his parents his school, showing pigs, basketball, celebration of life service will be held and two brothers, Wallace and Herb and 4H. Most of all he loved farming. at a later date at the Toulon United Smith. Memorials may be directed to the Methodist Church. Contributions Surviving are his wife Norma, and Stark County Century Clovers 4H and memorials may be made to the children, Janet (Frank) Cihla of West- Club, Princeton Christian Academy, WYOMING Toulon United Methodist Church or erville, Ohio, Jeff Smith of Danvers, or a memorial fund at the State Bank Chaddock Children’s Home, online Ill., and Jennifer (Jeff) of Danvers, Ill.; of Toulon for his siblings. MONUMENT CO. DEALER IN WORLD FAMOUS GRANITE Serving Central Illinois Robert B. & Robert J. Groter Owners High Quality Workmanship at Reasonable Prices

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uuu Fax: 614-220-5613 LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUAR- uuu The voters of the Toulon Com- shall provide a Petition form to any IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Attorney. No.: 6297416 TER (SE 1/4), 237.0 FEET MORE NOTICE OF RESOLUTION BY THE munity Fire Protection District individual requesting one. If such TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas. OR LESS TO A POINT; THENCE TOULON COMMUNITY FIRE PRO- shall have until November 27, a Petition, signed by the voters of STARK COUNTY com NORTH 89° 37’ WEST, 50.0 TECTION DISTRICT 2020, 30 days after the adoption the district equal to 10% or more TOULON, ILLINOIS Published 11/6, 11/13, FEET TO A GAS PIPE; THENCE Pursuant to 70 ILCS 705/22(e) of the resolution, to file a Petition of the registered voters of the FirstBank 11/20/20 NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF Notice is hereby given that a reso- with the Board of Trustees praying district, is so filed with the Board Plaintiff, uuu WHITAKER STREET, 294.0 FEET lution was adopted on the 27th that the question of the adoption of Trustees, vs. 20-093005 TO A GAS PIPE, THE PLACE OF day of October, 2020 increasing of the resolution be submitted then the question of the adoption Gene S. Davis, AKA Gene Davis, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIP- the authority of the Board of to a vote of the electors of such of the resolution shall be certified AKA Gene Scott Davis; Natasha TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TION; THENCE NORTH 88° 36’ Trustees of said Fire Protection territory, and that, if no such Peti- to the proper election McGillivray STARK COUNTY WEST, 160.0 FEET TO A GAS PIPE; District to tax for ambulance tion is filed, the resolution shall officials, who shall submit the Defendants. TOULON, ILLINOIS THENCE SOUTH 20.0 FEET TO A service purposes at a rate not to become effective 30 days after its question to a vote of the electors Case No. 2019CH9 BANKUNITED N.A. GAS PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 88° exceed .30% of the value of all adoption. of the district at an election 327 East Main Street, Bradford, PLAINTIFF, 36’ EAST, 160.0 FEET TO A GAS taxable property within the Fire 125 registered voters within to be conducted on April 6, 2021 IL 61421 -vs- PIPE; THENCE NORTH 20.0 FEET Protection District as equalized or the district shall be required to in accordance with the general Judge Michael P. McCuskey CHRISTOPHER M. DEMETREON TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, assessed by the Department of sign the Petition and submit it to election law. NOTICE OF SALE A/K/A CHRISTOPHER DEM- CONTAINING 0.0735 ACRES, Revenue. The current rate is .25%. William S. Foglesong at Toulon /s/William S. Foglesong PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given ETREON A/K/A CHRISTOPHER STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This resolution shall be effective Fire Station 420 N. Franklin St., William S. Foglesong, Sec- that pursuant to a Judgment of MICHAEL DEMETREON; ALICIA Commonly known as 201 Oak November 27, 2020, 30 days Toulon, IL 61483. William S. retary Foreclosure and Sale entered J. DEMETREON A/K/A ALICIA Ridge Road, Toulon, IL 61483 after its adoption. Foglesong, as District Secretary Published 11/6, 11/13/20 in the above entitled cause on DEMETREON A/K/A ALICIA JOAN Permanent Index No.: 03-24- September 4, 2020, Jim Dison DEMETREON; 407-007 will on December 10, 2020, at DEFENDANTS Improvements: Single Family the hour of 10:00AM at the Stark NO. 20 CH 3 Residential County Sheriff’s Office, Stark NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE The property will NOT be open County Courthouse, 130 West Public Notice is hereby given for inspection prior to the sale and Main Street, Toulon, IL 61483, sell that pursuant to a Judgment en- Plaintiff makes no representation to the highest bidder for cash, the tered in the above entitled matter as to the condition of the property. following described mortgaged on October 16, 2020; The judgment amount was real estate: Steven Sloan, Sheriff, 130 West $102,349.83. Prospective pur- Tract I: Main Street, Toulon, IL 61483, will chasers are admonished to check Part of the Northeast Quarter of on December 15, 2020 at 1:00 the court file and title records to the Northwest Quarter of Section PM, at Stark County Courthouse verify this information. IF YOU ARE 25, Township 14 North, Range 7 Courtroom 1, 130 West Main THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), East of the Fourth Principal Merid- Street, Toulon, IL 61483, sell to YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN ian, Stark County, Illinois, bounded the highest bidder for ten percent IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS and described as follows: Begin- (10%) at the time of sale and the AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF ning at a gas pipe, said gas pipe balance within twenty-four (24) POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE being 451.1 feet East and 33 feet hours, the following described WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF South of the Northwest corner of premises situated in Stark County, THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORE- said Northeast Quarter Northwest Illinois. CLOSURE LAW. Quarter; thence in a Southerly Said sale shall be subject to For Bid Amount contact: direction 165 feet to a gas pipe; general taxes, special assess- Sale Clerk thence West 65 feet; thence ments or special taxes levied Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, North 165 feet; thence East 65 against said real estate and any LLC feet to the Place of Beginning, prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 situated in Stark County, Illinois. subject property is offered for Bannockburn, IL 60015 Tract II: sale without any representation [email protected] All right, title and interest as to quality or quantity of title or (847) 291-1717 in and to a part of the North- recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” BankUnited N.A. east Quarter of the Northwest condition. One of Plaintiff’s Attorneys Quarter of Section 25, Town- Upon the sale being held and Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, ship 14 North, Range 7 East of the purchaser tendering said bid LLC the Fourth Principal Meridian, in certified funds, a receipt of Sale Attorney for Plaintiff more particularly bounded and will be issued and/or a Certificate 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 described as follows: Beginning of Sale as required, which will Bannockburn, IL 60015 at a gas pipe, said gas pipe being entitle the purchaser to a deed (847) 291-1717 451.1 feet East and 198 feet upon confirmation of said sale by [email protected] Randal S. South of the Northwest corner of the Court. Berg (6277119) said Northeast Quarter Northwest Said property is legally de- Michael N. Burke (6291435) Quarter; thence in an Easterly scribed as follows: Christopher A. Cieniawa direction parallel with, the North A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST (6187452) line of said quarter section 109.9 QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION Joseph M. Herbas (6277645) feet to a gas pipe; thence in a TWENTY FOUR (24) IN TOWNSHIP Michael Kalkowski (6185654) Southerly direction 132.0 feet to THIRTEEN (13) NORTH, RANGE Laura J. Anderson (6224385) a gas pipe; thence in a Westerly FIVE (5) EAST OF THE FOURTH Jenna R. Vondran (6308109) direction along the North line of PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED Thomas Belczak (6193705) T. S. Real’s First Addition to the AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, Debra Miller (6205477) Village of Bradford 224.9 feet to TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- a gas pipe, thence in a Northerly ON THE NORTH LINE OF JEFFER- LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- direction 132 feet, thence in an SON STREET, TWO HUNDRED AND TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Easterly direction 115 feet to the FORTY EIGHT (248) FEET WEST FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE Place of Beginning, situated in OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PER- Stark County, Illinois. LOT NUMBER TEN (10) IN BLOCK SONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT Commonly known as 327 East NUMBER TWELVE (12) IN THE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421 ORIGINAL TOWN, (NOW CITY) OF DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR Parcel Number(s): 02-25-102-005 TOULON, AND RUNNING THENCE BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM The real estate is improved with WEST ONE HUNDRED AND RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE a Single Family Residence. SIXTY (160) FEET, THENCE SOUTH IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORE- Sale terms: Bidders must present, SEVENTY FIVE (75) FEET, THENCE CLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAIN- at the time of sale, a cashier’s or EAST ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS certified check for 10% of the suc- (160) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT cessful bid amount. The balance WHITAKER STREET, AND THENCE THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL of the successful bid shall be paid NORTH SEVENTY FIVE (75) FEET OBLIGATION. within 24 hours, by similar funds. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, 8061-910889 The subject property is offered for SITUATED IN STARK COUNTY, Published 11/6, 11/13, sale without any representation as ILLINOIS, SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE 11/20/20 to quality or quantity of title and RIGHT OF WAY OR ALLEY OVER uuu without recourse to Plaintiff and AND UPON A STRIP OF LAND IN NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY in “AS IS” condition. The sale is THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OF AUDIT further subject to confirmation by SAID TRACT, TWENTY TWO AND TAKE NOTICE that the Board of the Court. The property will NOT ONE HALF (22 1/2) FEET NORTH Library Trustees of the Toulon Pub- be open for inspection. AND SOUTH, BY THIRTY (30) lic Library District, Stark County, If this property is a condo- FEET EAST AND WEST, AS PER Illinois, as of November 15, 2020 minium unit, the purchaser of the CONTRACT OF RECORD IN BOOK has available a copy of its audit unit at the foreclosure sale, other 90, PAGE 297, AND MODIFIED BY report for the period of July 1, than the mortgagee shall pay the DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 138, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The assessments and the legal fees PAGE 475, IN THE RECORDER’S audit was conducted by the firm of required by the Condominium OFFICE OF STARK COUNTY, IL- Douglas W. Irwin & Co., Ltd. and Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) LINOIS. may be publicly inspected at the (1) and (g)(4). AND A PART OF LOT 20 OF AS- main office of the Library District For information call Plaintiff’s SESSOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE at 617 E. Jefferson St, Illinois, Attorney, Manley Deas Kochal- SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) during normal business hours ski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 which are: Mondays, Wednesdays, 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE and Fridays 9am-5pm; Tuesdays number: 312-651-6700. Attorney FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, and Thursdays, & 9am-8pm; and file number: 19-041596. STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE Saturdays 9am-12pm. Michael A. Phelps PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND Toulon Public Library MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- District Attorneys for Plaintiff MENCING AT A STONE AT THE By: Roberta Cinnamon One East Wacker, Suite 1250 SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID Secretary of the Board Chicago, IL 60601 SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4); of Trustees Telephone: 312-651-6700 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST Published 11/13/20 MONDAY 3 p.m. Prairie News Office (309) 286-2185 AD DEADLINE [email protected] The Prairie News • prairie-news.com November 13, 2020 11

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Health department offers small gatherings guidance KEWANEE – The Henry • Travel with care to you will be doing and your • Plan with care where and Stark County Health avoid exposure during expectations for creating each household will be Departments, in conjunc- two weeks prior to a small safe in-person holiday/ seated before, during, and tion with the Illinois De- holiday gathering. social gatherings in your after the meal. partment of Public Health • If your work entails re- home. And consider the • Consider creating (IDPH), note that Illinois mote modalities, consider following as you plan: additional ventilation by families are starting to plan checking with employer to • Gather outdoors if opening windows slightly. for Thanksgiving. see if remote work might be weather permits. • Provide paper towels Here are some tips to possible during this time. • Indoor gatherings in the bathroom in place of help small social gather- • Elder and immuno- should include guests a communal/shared hand ings greatly reduce the compromised individuals wearing face coverings, towel. propensity for spread of should consider refraining except to eat and drink. COVID-19. from in-person events. • Indoor gatherings LEGAL ADS • Get your flu-shot prior • Consider special virtual should include six feet of uuu a notice from the representative On October 23, 2020, Letters to visiting friends and fam- meetings for youth and social distancing between IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE is required by the provisions of of Office were issued to Jacob ily during the flu season. adults. Virtual events can members of different TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, Rewerts, 15129 State Route • Take special care to include creative back- households. STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS as amended, then the date stated 17, Wyoming, IL 61491, and avoid exposure during grounds, prerecorded • Limit gathering to a IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF in that notice, whichever date is Christopher Rewerts, 2229 State ANNA BELLE UPDYKE, Deceased, later, and any claim not filed on Route 89, Washburn, IL 61570, as the two weeks prior to an greetings, and video games. manageable number of No. 2020P15. or before that date or dates is Independent Co-Executors, whose in-person event in order For in-person small people for which social dis- WILL NOTICE AND CLAIM NOTICE— barred. Copies of a claim filed with attorney is Anne C. Rennick, 120 to prevent asymptomatic gatherings, let your guests tancing is possible before, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION the Clerk must be mailed or deliv- E. Williams, P. O. Box 90, Wyo- spread of COVID-19. know ahead of time what during, and after the meal. Notice is given of the death of ered to the Representative AND to ming, IL 61491. ANNA BELLE UPDYKE. Letters the Attorneys within 10 days after Claims against the estate may of office were issued on July 31, it has been filed. be filed in the office of the Clerk 2020, to SANDRA K. BROWNING, The estate will be administered of the Circuit Court, Stark County CLASSIFIED ADS 300 E. Smith Street, Wyoming, without court supervision, unless Courthouse, Toulon, IL 61483, or experience. We also do kitchens, Illinois 61491, as Independent under § 28-4 of the Probate Act with the Representative, or both, HELP SERvices baths, decks, steps and more. Executor, whose attorney is Mi- (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested on or before (a) April 30, 2021, Central Boiler Small jobs welcome! Call me chael E. Evans, 101 West Williams person terminates independent or (b) if mailing or delivery of a wanted Street, P.O. Box 186, Wyoming, IL administration at any time by notice from the Representative MORE HEAT. Less wood. at (309) 995-3364, LaFayette. HIRED HAND 61491. mailing or delivering a petition is required by the provisions of Central Boiler certified Outdoor Notice is given to all interested to terminate to the clerk of the Section 18-3 of the Probate Act FULL-TIME hired hand, year- Wood Furnace. Prices start as FOR RENT parties who are heirs or legatees court. You may obtain a copy of of 1975, the date stated in that round work. Call (309) 525- low as $6,900. Call today (309) toulon in the above proceeding to a form of a petition to terminate notice. Any claim not filed on or 2137 for further information. probate a will and whose name or independent administration from before the aforementioned date(s) 565-4300. TWO BEDROOM duplex address is not stated in the peti- the clerk of the court at the above is barred. Copies of a claim filed FOR SALE Remodeling & apartment, all appliances tion to admit the will to probate, address or from the attorneys at with the Clerk must be mailed or furnished, central AC, attached that an order was entered by the the address below. delivered to the Representative BAYSINGAR’S Repair garage, no pets, $475 per court on July 31, 2020, admitting Dated this 22nd day of October, and to the Attorney within 10 days ANTIQUES All Types of home re- month. Call (309) 286-2901. the will to probate. Within 42 days 2020. after it has been filed. modeling and repair. No job after the effective date of the The estate will be administered BAYSINGAR’S USED & WYOMING too small! Carpentry, drywall, original order of admission you MICHAEL E. EVANS without court supervision, un- ANTIQUE FURNITURE: APARTMENT AVAILABLE: 2 electrical, ceramic & vinyl, may file a petition with the court Attorney for the Independent less under Section 28-4 of the large selection of Shabby Chic bedroom, central air, washer/ to require proof of the will by tes- Executor Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) windows & doors, painting. all real wood furniture, cottage dryer facilities, no pets. James timony of the witnesses to the will 101 West Williams Street, any interested person terminates Call Jeff Woith (309) 995- white w/finished top. Always Stahl Apartments. Call (309) in open court or other evidence, P.O. Box 186 independent administration at 3825. buying older wood furniture. 695-4331 or (309) 695-5081 as provided in section 6-21 of the Wyoming, Illinois 61491 any time by mailing or delivering a after 5 p.m. Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Tel: (309) 695-2525 petition to terminate to the clerk. Check out Baysingar’s SAW-N-LOGS You also have the right under sec- Email: [email protected] You may obtain a copy of a form of Facebook, 1135 Railroad Ave. SAW-N-LOGS Tree Service. tion 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 Published 10/30, 11/6, a petition to terminate indepen- (Rt 34 East), Kewanee, (309) wanted Call (309) 525-0968 or (309) ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity 11/13/20 dent administration from the clerk 883-0164. junk cars of the will by filing a petition with uuu of court at the above address. 883-0544. the court within 6 months after CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH Dated: October 26, 2020 mushroom HIGHEST PRICE paid for junk cars. Call (309) 932-8220. admission of the will to probate. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT /S/ Anne C. Rennick Compost remodeling & Claims against the estate may STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Anne C. Rennick Will pick up. mushroom compost Repair be filed in the Office of the Clerk of ESTATE OF ) Attorney for: Estate of Vicki L. for gardens, flower beds and MOST types of quality Circuit Court, Stark County Court- ) No. 2020-P- Rewerts NOTICE house, Toulon, Illinois 61483, or 20 P.O. Box 90 lawns; black dirt; CA6 white home remodeling and repairs with the representative, or both, VICKI L. REWERTS, ) Wyoming, IL 61491 rock; 4x8 recon; cell stone; including doors, thermopane FIRST Baptist Church of Wyoming Food Distribution Center is open on or before (a) April 22, 2020, Deceased ) Ph: (309)-695-4701 delivery available. Call Ron vinyl replacement windows, or 6 months from the first date NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY Fax: (309)-695-2119 Sundays only 2:30 -4:30 p.m. at and Sue Eberle (309) 493- interior painting and electrical, by of publication, whichever date is Notice is given to creditors of the Email: [email protected] 5881. Denny Miller. Over 25 years of WyHi Community Center, 401 N. later, or (b) if mailing or delivery of death of Vicki L. Rewerts Published 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/20 12 November 13, 2020 The Prairie News • prairie-news.com Stark County Board budget is balanced By John A. Ballentine ings for the proposed new county highway TOULON – County auditor Ron Hilton building to be constructed at East Main presented the proposed budget for the up- Street, in Toulon. The new building would coming year to the Stark County Board of be located just north of the current high- Supervisors and reported that the budget way building. Additionally, Giffin said that is balanced. Hilton briefly went over the he was attempting to get funding to install highlights of the new budget. flashing lights on a few of the county’s Total estimated revenues are $1,583,000 more dangerous curves on roads. and that is a $23,000 increase over last John Leezer, of the Leezer Insurance year. Estimated property tax revenue is Agency, spoke to the board about the $560,000. Expenditures are estimated to county’s annual insurance renewal on De- be equal to revenue, which explains the cember 1. Leezer explained and outlined balanced budget, with a $36,000 increase the renewal rates for property coverage, over last year. The largest expenditure for liabilities, etc. The total premium for the the county are salaries at $1,006,000 up upcoming year is $78,896 with an increase approximately $44,000. over last year’s premium of $76,422. County engineer Judd Giffin explained a County treasurer Paula Leezer gave a proposed resolution for revising engineer- brief report and stated, “I did not see any- ing fees charged to the county townships thing of significance to bring to your atten- for Motor Fuel Tax. Giffin said the old reso- tion.” There were no questions from the lution charged a flat seven percent “across board. Leezer explained that there was an the board” for services. The new resolution auction held recently of seven delinquent calls for a three percent fee for mainte- properties and that all properties sold. nance of township roads, plus an addition- Discussed was the OnSolve Code Red al two percent fee that requires inspection. billing, which was informational and For extra projects that involves engineer- is currently being questioned as to that ing, a seven percent fee is charged, plus if company’s billing of approximately $5,000 a consultant is involved, then that charge to the county. is added on for the consultant’s fee. Bridge Finally, 11 tax sales resolutions were inspections will cost $100 per inspection passed as a bundle under the consent as opposed to the $75 charged in the past. agenda. The sales were from county prop- The resolution will be acted upon at a erties that the owners did not redeem after special November 25 meeting. two and a half years of delinquent taxes. Giffin handed out preliminary draw- The properties were sold at auction. Veto session canceled amid worsening pandemic By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Supreme Court appoints SPRINGFIELD – The fall veto ses- Kilbride replacement sion of the Illinois General Assembly By Sarah Mansur that was scheduled to begin next week Capitol News Illinois has been canceled amid a worsen- SPRINGFIELD – The highest court in ing COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic Illinois appointed a new member to its leaders announced this week, prompt- bench on Tuesday. ing Republicans to question the mo- Justice Robert L. Carter, 74, will join tives behind that decision. the Illinois Supreme Court, effective Dec. House Speaker Michael Madigan 8, according to a news release from the and Senate President Don Harmon, Illinois Supreme Court. both Democrats, said in a joint state- Carter will take the seat of Justice ment Monday that the decision was Thomas Kilbride, who failed to win at made out of concern for the safety of least 60 percent of the vote in his reten- lawmakers, staff, their families and tion election last week. Kilbride’s term is the general public, although they left set to end on Dec. 6. open the possibility that it could be Carter, who was first elected as a rescheduled if public health conditions Democrat, will serve until a new justice improve. is elected in November 2022.

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