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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, held December 7 at Cherry Red Roasters in Dwight, was a huge success! Breakfast, dancing, crafting and of course, SANTA!! photos by Shayla Loring Photography - More Dwight Christmas Photos on Page 12 - Fight Like a Girl Area Youth’s Story Stresses Importance of Donations Tenley Koger is a three-year old from Mazon who was diag - nosed with Acute Lymphoblas - tic Leukemia B-Cell February 18, 2019. She is the daughter of Caleb and Tanya Koger, of Mazon, and niece of Bo and Christy Partney of Dwight. In March, she had a massive GI bleed that caused seizures and resulted in hemorrhagic shock and received 30 pints of blood, as well as ten more of platelets and plasma to slow the bleed down for surgery. Tenley spent the next 16 days in ICU, ten of those days on a ventilator and the last six days having to learn to walk again and trusting everyone around her again. In July, she received a chemotherapy that is known for causing allergic reactions and Louise Davis: other minor side effects. Tenley took it to another level and 104 Years Old Today ended up with pancreatitis and TENLEY KOGER, being held, is a three-year old from Mazon diagnosed with Acute Lym - was hospitalized until the pain phoblastic Leukemia B-Cell February 18, 2019. Above, Tenley’s family, left to right, Landon, December 11, 2019 subsided. Tanya, Tenley, Caleb and Karson Koger. A week later, she returned by Rachael Reynolds-Soucie there were only 25 in her class. with a pseudocyst on her pan - Tenley has had well over 80 “She’s very old school prim creas and spent another week in blood product transfusions in Louise Davis has been a fix - and proper,” Forneris said. the hospital. the last nine months. This will ture in Dwight for more than Louise went to nursing By September, she had re - continue for the next two years, half a century, and today, school in the 1930s, and covered from the pancreas is - and she will hopefully continue Wednesday, Dec. 11, she turns worked at Illinois Research sues and the cyst had shrunk to need less blood. 104 at Heritage Health where Hospital in Chicago and then as and did not need surgery. Blood is a very important she resides. a railroad nurse with Illinois Since September, she has component in blood cancer She was born in 1915, 15 Central. had a few emergency room vis - treatment. The patient is taking years before the Great Depres - In 1943, at the height of its for fevers and viruses, but medications and chemothera - sion, 54 years before man World War II, she enlisted in has been doing well overall. pies that suppress the bone landed on the moon, and the Navy as a charge nurse, November 15 was her last marrow (what makes our decades before the dawn of the serving until 1945. She was sta - intense chemotherapy and last blood) and sometimes it can’t Internet. tioned at San Diego, Pearl Har - weekly trip to Chicago before make any blood and needs help She was the youngest of five bor and then Great Lakes, one beginning the maintenance with transfusion. sisters. She grew up in of only 800 nurses in the entire phase with monthly visits. This Platelets also play an impor - Walker’s Grove on the north - fleet. phase is the last phase of treat - tant role and are always needed west side of Plainfield. The She worked on hospital ment and will continue until for donation. house she grew up in is still ships in the burn unit. Forneris May 16, 2021. Medications cause our there, said her great-nephew, said she didn’t talk much about Tenley had received 30 bags blood to not be able to clot Matt Forneris, of Joliet. His her days in the war, likely hav - of blood, as well as ten more properly and sometimes our grandmother, Mildred Vertin, ing seen much pain and suffer - different blood products. Blood bodies are unable to make any was Louise’s sister. ing of soldiers wounded as they cancer chemotherapies cause platelets due to medications, Her father was a third gen - island-hopped from mission to our bodies to not be able to chemotherapy, and diseases/ eration farmer in the area and mission. She said they’d often hold or make our own blood – conditions. she attended Plainfield schools come back in bad shape. requiring many transfusions. (continued on page 3) Tenley Koger through high school, when (Continued on page 3) Page 2 Wednesday, December 11 , 201 9 The Paper

FOR THE RECORD Mobile Food Pantry Tickets Issued December 3: 1:04 p.m., by Dwight Police Dwight Police arrested Claude in South November 28: Pawel K. Moore, 22, of Dwight. Moore Reszka, 37, Bradley, operate had a warrant from Indiana. He Wilmington uninsure motor vehicle; Anita was taken to Livingston Cty. Barnabas, 41, Bloomington, Jail; 2:51 p.m., Dwight Police Dec. 16 driving 15-20 MPH above were dispatched to 801 S. On Monday, December 16, limit; Nichole M. Howell, 25, Franklin St. The officer advised at 4:00 p.m., Catholic Chari - Peoria, driving 21-25 MPH there had been a minor acci - ties’ Mobile Food Pantry will above limit; Lamont D. White, dent with no injuries. The acci - be distributing food at St. 47, Chicago, fail to stop at in - dent occurred in the parking lot Lawrence Church (135 Rice tersection, fail to stop at inter - at 317 W. Waupansie, on pri - Road in South Wilmington) in section. vate property. Tiffany Gamble, the church parking lot (snow, of Dwight, was driving a rain, or shine). Persons in the police report Catholic Charities and the Dodge Ram. Jeffrey Froelich CHIEF PAUL JOHNSON, right, encourages newly-certified firefighters to support each other are innocent of any charges Northern Illinois Food Bank was driving a Dodge Caravan. as they begin their fire service careers. until proven guilty in a court of Both vehicles were backing have partnered to deliver nutri - law. when they struck each other; tious food (meat, produce, and 11:48 p.m., Dwight Police nonperishable items) to people 3 Written Warnings were alerted of a theft having in need. Speeding – 1; only one red just occurred at 600A W. Participants are asked to taillight – 1; no registration Mazon. The officer stopped the take bags, laundry baskets, or plate light – 1. vehicle as it was leaving the boxes to transport food and business. Arrested was Desti - grocery products to their vehi - Dwight Police Blotter nee Carrillo, 20, of Streator, for cles. Shopping carts will be November 28: 9:04 p.m., theft, as well as for having an available. A representative Dwight Police assisted Illinois in-state warrant. from Catholic Charities will be State Police with the investiga - available at this event to ex - tion of a hit-and-run crash hav - plain additional services pro - ing occurred on N/B I-55. vided by the agency. November 29: 8:29 p.m., You do not have to be Dwight Police assisted Dwight Catholic to participate. For EMS with an unconscious sub - more information about ject on the Amtrak. Weekly Ambulance Runs Catholic Charities, visit November 30: 8:08 a.m., by Dwight EMS catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Dwight Police were dispatched December 1: Bannon, med - to 600A W. Mazon Ave. for a ical, Morris. theft. Arrested was Timothy December 2: Mazon, med - Shepherd, 40, of Pontiac. He ical, Morris. was taken to Dwight Police December 3: Northbrook, Department, where he posted medical, St. James; Mazon, no No Dwight bond and was given a court patient. date. December 4: Mazon, med - Food Pantry December 2: 1:55 p.m., ical, Morris; South St. – Em - Dwight Police were dispatched ington, trauma, refusal, mutual in December to the 100 block of John St. aid – Emington-Campus. The Dwight Food Pantry, DWIGHT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Class of 2019 Academy Graduates, pictured, The officer was advised a December 5: Mazon, med - held on the fourth Wednesday front, from left, Casandra Walsh, Maricela Morales, Judah Wessman, Anthony Sims, Brandon meter was taken off the build - ical, Morris; Prairie, medical, of every month at the Pioneer Sheldon, Desperado Walker, Tyler Gutzman; and, back, James West. ing, causing a loss of power. Morris. Gothic Church, 201 N. Franklin St., from 1:00-2:00 p.m., will not hold the Pantry in December. Dwight However, Love Boxes will The Paper be distributed Saturday, De - Locally Owned Christmas cember 14, to qualifying & Operated households. P.O. Box 245 204 E. Chippewa for Kids Dwight, IL 60420 Drop-off 815-584-1901 Fax: 815-584-2196 and Delivery e-mail: All Christmas for Kids [email protected] shoppers need to drop off BATTALION CHIEF AND ACADEMY DIRECTOR www.thepaper1901.com wrapped gifts at the Dwight United Methodist Church on CRAIG COUSINS, above, Mark and Mary Boma Thursday, December 12, be - congratulates the academy • Publishers • tween 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and shares with their families If you wish to help deliver the hours of dedication and DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTIN DYER, right, presents academy The Paper the gifts, be at the church Sat - training that it takes to be - graduate Judah Wessman with his Basic Operator Firefighter is published urday morning, December come a firefighter. certificate. every 14, by 9 a.m. Temps - 2019 Wednesday. If you have any questions, Nov. 28 – high 35°, low 30° call 815-584-2179. .03” precip. Dwight Fire Protection District Postage paid at Nov. 29 – high 38°, low 34° Dwight, IL 60420. .30” precip. Celebrates Fire Academy Graduates Nov. 30 – high 42°, low 35° Dwight Fire Protection Dis - the opportunity to save a life, for several months, completing Out of area Give peace .07” precip. trict celebrated its 2019 gradu - but you will have the opportu - the rigorous state requirements subscriptions: Dec. 1 – high 38°, low 28° ating class of firefighters nity to impact a life every day.” necessary to pass the certifica - 1st class - $110 .05” precip./trace snow December 6. The graduates Over 75 family and friends tion testing. Additional man - 3rd Class - $60 a chance. Dec. 2 – high 31°, low 27° have successfully completed all were in attendance to celebrate dated coursework included: On-line: $40 Dec. 3 – high 38°, low 28° of the state requirements for the eight firefighters, which in - Vehicle Operator, Hazardous Snowbirds and – John Lennon Dec. 4 – high 43°, low 21° classroom training, as well as cluded Tyler Gutzman, Materials Operations, Techni - College Subs avail. One Year Ag o – Dec. 11 , 2018 hands-on practicals. As a result, Maricela Morales, Brandon cal Rescue Awareness, First high 32°, low 10° each graduate was awarded Sheldon, Anthony Sims, De - Aid/CPR, and training on inci - their Basic Operations Fire - sporado Walker, Casandra dent command and firefighter fighter certificate through the Walsh, Judah Wessman, and safety. Office of the Illinois State Fire James West. Marshal. All academy training was “The ability to hold our own “This graduation is a cele - in-house, through the DFPD, Fire Academy results is a sub - bration to recognize a signifi - making this the third graduat - stantial cost savings over send - cant milestone to starting a ing class since 2015. Instruc - ing members to an outside career as a firefighter,” Deputy tion covers basic operation agency,” DFPD Battalion Chief Use Year-end Bonus (or Gift) Wisely Chief Justin Dyer spoke to the skills – building construction, and Academy Training Director As 2019 draws to a close, you may be anticipating – or have already received – a year-end bonus from your graduating class and their fam - understanding fire develop - Craig Cousins spoke about the employer. Or you might be receiving a substantial cash gift for the holidays. You can doubtlessly think of ilies at the ceremony. “I chal - ment and spread, ventilation, graduating class. “They com - many ways to spend this money right now, but how can you use it to help yourself in the long run? lenge each of you to never stop hose and ladder operations, and plete over 200 hours of class - Here are a few suggestions: being a student in the fire serv - safe, aggressive victim search room and hands-on training. It Pay off some debts. Your mortgage not only gives you a place to live and a chance to build equity in your ice, as it is an ever-evolving in - and rescue. Academy candi - is a very rewarding feeling to home, but the interest payments are typically tax deductible. Other debts, though, such as those on consumer dustry. Share your knowledge dates attended trainings two have trained the future fire - items, are not so positive – you generally can’t deduct the interest payments. 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All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). 112 E. Main Dwight IL • 815-584-2415 815-672-1194 The Paper Wednesday, December 11 , 201 9 Page 3 Louise Davis: 104 Years Old Today (Continued from page 1) until she was 100 -- and still driving, Forneris said. He said Fight Like a Girl When she did talk about her the family had tried to get her Area Youth’s Story Stresses Importance of Donations service, she’d joke about being into a nursing home for 15 more. a pretty young lady in the Navy, (continued from page 1) books, pens and pencils (doc - adult ages and accept gift cards years but she refused. It wasn’t a lot If you would like to sched - surrounded by so many sol - tors tell you of informa - for the older kids. until she was in rehab for a bro - On January 11, 2020, they ion), gift cards for Subway, Anything you can think of is ule a blood donation, or if you diers. “There were more of t ken hip at Heritage Health that have any questions, call or text them than us,” Forneris remem - will celebrate Tenley’s fourth Panera Bread, Starbucks, acceptable, including: hot - she decided she liked it enough Tanya at 815-474-5189. You bers her saying. She came birthday, completing intense Dunkin Donuts, Burrito Beach, wheels, blankets, pillow cases, to stay. can also find them on Facebook home having earned the Pacific chemotherapy treatment, as and Walgreens (these are places jewelry, coloring books, mark - Forneris said she’s in good at Fight Like a Girl – Team Theater medal. well as one year since her diag - parents can eat and shop with - ers, crayons, twin size sheet health, can carry on a conversa - osis. This is a very big cele - ut leaving the hospital), and ets, barbies, babies, art sets, Tenley for updates and the She met her husband Elmer n o s tion and enjoys the community blood drive link. Davis in Dwight and they mar - bration for a little girl who drawstring bags to put these washable paints, canvas, and at Heritage Health. She can ried in the 1950s. She was a doesn’t even understand what items in. walk on her own but her doctor Toy Donations stay-at-home-wife, never hav - is going on in her body. makes her use a walker, which ing children but helping her There will be cake, lunch, Some kids on the oncology she doesn’t like. Forneris and husband manage the many and a blood drive during this floor at Ann & Robert Lurie his mother, Joanne Sovich, 86, life farms they sharecropped in the celebration of . They are Children’s Hospital spend up to of Joliet, get her out as much as lso taking donations for parent ine months in the hospital Dwight area. a n they can. She was at the VFW Their marriage was short bags for parents at the hospital after a bone marrow transplant, helping on Veterans Day. They lived. Elmer died in the mid- with sick kids, and as always – bacterial infection, or some took her to Station 343 for her ’60s of natural causes. donations of toys for kids at other medical issue – not allow - birthday dinner this past week - She never remarried but Lurie Children’s. ing them to leave the hospital end and stayed out past 7. Her - The following donations are r their room. They are very ac - stayed in Dwight and continued o itage Health will celebrate her any to manage the land they owned. needed and nothing will be cepting of just about type birthday during their Christmas not She was active in Dwight turned away – even if it’s of donation, with the exception party today. Woman’s Club and was an avid on the list, but can be used by of weapons, food, drinks, sharp “She’s the prim and proper painter of landscapes and por - adults in a hospital: men’s and objects, latex, anything reli - little old lady who enjoys omen’s deodorant, shampoo ion-based, and everything traits. She loved painting dishes w g everyone,” Forneris said. must and was involved in the local and conditioner, body wash and be new and unused. What’s her secret to turning painters’ group. She also en - bars of soap, razors, q-tips, Play dough, crayons, and 104? Forneris isn’t sure, but did joyed traveling with her sister, bandages, K-Cups (coffee and coloring books are popular say this: al - Mildred, to places like Europe other flavors), Chapstick, with some kids, and they are ocks, word searches and other ways in need of more. and Australia. s “She drank one glass of things to pass time, plain note - They treat children up to Louise lived on her own white wine every day.”

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SOUTH WILMINGTON GRADE SCHOOL CELEBRATED the importance of learning during its annual Family Fun Night. This year’s theme was “Greatest Place on Earth...SWGS.” There were over 130 participants, including children and family members, that celebrated along with the SWGS staff. The students and their families rotated through carnival-themed learning stations. Local author, Adam Peterson, shared the importance of kindness and inspired students to write their own books. Mrs. Wurl, along with her parents, involved the students into singing and clowning around with music. Families worked to - gether to “feed” the elephants peanuts after listening to the book Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing by April Jones Prince. Mr. Matt Leman treated every student to a balloon animal. Parents and students were able to browse and shop new book titles at the Book Fair. SWGS volunteers and staff treated guests to hot dogs, chips, dessert, and drinks. Page 4 Wednesday, December 11 , 201 9 The Paper

Grundy County Children to Be Treated to Holiday Shopping Spree with Local Heroes On Saturday, December 14, for necessities, clothes, shoes, of the heroes’ wives, husbands, Grundy County Heroes & coats, and more. friends, and family. Helpers will treat 71 Grundy Following the shopping Children, heroes, and County children to a $150 spree, the children will be helpers will be available for Christmas shopping spree with treated to lunch, toys, and crafts photos at Walmart and the local heroes comprised of the with Santa at the Morris VFW, VFW, where Santa will also be following police and emer - 309 McKinley St., Morris. available. gency service personnel: Coal New, unwrapped toys have All children will have a City Fire and Police, Dwight been donated by the commu - signed media release from par - Fire and EMS, Gardner Fire, nity via toy drives and fund- ent or guardian on file on loca - Grundy County Sheriff raisers throughout the year. tion. Heroes and committee Deputies, Mazon Fire, South Lunch and crafts will be pro - members will be available for Wilmington Fire, and Verona vided and served by First comment. Due to secure check - Fire. Christian Church of Morris. ing in and out of children, ar - The shopping spree will The heroes will be assisted by rive with Press Identification take place at the Morris Wal - several community volunteers, clearly visible. STOLLER INTERNATIONAL FARM STORE is working hard to put up the frame for its mart, 333 US-6, Morris, with including Morris High School For more information on new store in Herscher – before the winter hits hard. Stoller is building a large store right next children matched with a hero Poms and their coaches, Steve how to get involved, contact to CVS Pharmacy on Route 115, about a mile west of its present facility. and volunteer helpers to shop Lawn Care Service, and many heroesandhelper s@ yaho o. com.

St. Paul School to Hold New Santa’s Crafty Workshop Materials at Tri-Point NHS Christmas Supply Drive December 9-14 December 14 Prairie Creek The Tri-Point National Livingston County. Some items tional Honor Society link. You St. Paul School will host hour time slot, as space is lim - Library Honor Society is hosting its an - needed are peanut butter crack - can also visit their Facebook Santa’s Crafty Workshop Sat - ited. nual Christmas week, running ers, new white or black warm page – Tri-Point National urday, December 14, at St. Registration forms are Early Readers December 9 through December socks, fruit cups, deodorant, Honor Society. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Dwight available at the St. Paul Church Do You Like My Bike? by 14. and toothpaste. The collection time runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and School Facebook page, at Norm Feuti; Max and Kate The event involves dress-up Collection boxes will be lo - now until December 14. Items Kids will be able to make St. Paul School, or at Dwight Visit Aunt Sue by Mick Man - days for students, tree decorat - cated at each school’s main of - can also be dropped off at the five different Christmas and Common School. Children can ning; Outdoors with Max and ing, Christmas card making, fice, as well as local businesses Cullom Firehouse Saturday, Holiday themed crafts that also register by calling 815- Kate by Mick Manning; PJ and also a community service in each town. December 14, from 4:00-7:00 make great gifts to give. 998-2194 or e-mailin g Masks: Gekko Saves the City project. For a complete list of p.m., during Cullom’s Christ - A fee applies per child, with schooloffice@sain tpaulodell.c by May Nakamura; PJ Masks: This year, the group is col - needed items for the blessing mas on Main Street. a discount for three or more om. Owlette and the Giving Owl by lecting supplies to make bless - bags, you can visit the Tri-Point kids. Pre-registration is re - Daphne Pendergrass. ing bags for the needy in homepage and find the Na - quired. The workshop is open For questions or more infor - Junior Fiction to ages three-years old and up. mation, call St. Paul School at Star Wars – Forces of Des - Sign up now for your one 815-998-2194. tiny: The Leia Chronicles by Emma Carlson Berne; Unicorn Princesses: Feather’s Flight by Community Foundation Emily Bliss; Sparkly New Dwight FFA Selling Friends by Heather Ayris Bur - of Grundy County Bestows nell; Marvel Super Hero Ad - Poinsettias During Holidays ventures: Deck the Malls by $1,000 Grant to Special Connections The Dwight FFA is selling 3:30-5:00 at the DTHS Green - Mackenzie Cadenhead; Marvel The Community Foundation red, pink, and white 6.5-inch house. Super Hero Adventures: Sand of Grundy County has an - poinsettias this year for the hol - Checks can be made out to Trap! by Mackenzie Caden - nounced that Special Connec - iday season. DTHS Greenhouse, and sent head; Dr. Kitty Cat: Pumpkin tions is the 19th recipient of a All orders are on a first to: Dwight Township High the Hamster by Jane Clarke; $1,000 grant celebrating their come, first serve basis – so School, Attention: FFA, 801 S. Louie Takes the Stage by 20th anniversary. order sheets must be returned Franklin St., Dwight, IL Rachel Hamilton; Diary of an According to their website, to Dwight Township High 60420. 8-Bit Warrior: Path of the Dia - Special Connections of Grundy School FFA Advisor Sid Mau If you have any questions, mond by Cube Kid; Diary of an County aims to “connect peo - as soon as possible. contact Sid Mau at 815-584- 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to ple with disabilities to their Poinsettias pick-up is on 6273 or [email protected]. Swords by Cube Kid; Diary of community through social in - Tuesday, December 17, from us. a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball teractions, education, recre - by Jeff Kinney; The Sign of the ational opportunities, and Beaver by Elizabeth George shared information.” Speare; Mouseford Academy: Special Connections was NOTICE OF PROPOSED Mouselets in Danger by Thea nominated to receive a grant in Stilton; Mouseford Academy: PROPERTY TAX INCREASE honor of Board President and The Missing Diary by Thea Co-Founder, Jennifer Price. FOR SOUTH WILMINGTON Stilton. You can find more informa - GRADE SCHOOL tion on Special Connections by Devan Gagliardo, left, Community Foundation of Grundy Twin Size Quilted visiting their website, County and Jennifer Price of Special Connections. DISTRICT #74 www.specialconnections.org. If MATTRESSES you are interested in donating Foundation’s anniversary year, tions, such as the grant to Spe - I. A public hearing to approve a proposed Limit Two $45 Each Limited Supply to Special Connections, dona - twenty $1,000 grants will be cial Connections, have been property tax levy for South Wilmington tions can be sent to PO Box awarded to nonprofits serving made in honor of an employee Grade School District #74 on the equal - LEISER FURNITURE 289, Morris, IL 60450. Grundy County as nominated or volunteer who has given ized assessed value of the taxable prop - HERSCHER, IL As a part of the Community by the community. Nomina - great value to a nonprofit. erty for the year 2019, with taxes payable in 2020, will be held on Decem - ber 19, 2019 at 6:50 p.m. at the South Wilmington Grade School. Gas Prices The Paper Any person desiring to appear at the Deadline is Friday at noon. public hearing and present testimony to For The Paper is located at 204 E. Chippewa St., Dwight the taxing district may contact Cynthia Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone : 815-584-1901 , Fax: 815-584-2196 Christensen, Superintendent, at the Gas pricTes ahre irisin gW in thee eUnk ited States, E-mail : [email protected] South Wilmington Grade School, 375 overall. January to February was the Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 475, South Wilm - cheapest time of the year for gas. May was ington, IL 60474. 815-237-2281. the most expensive time of the year for gas. We have now reached a middle ground in OPEN TO THE PUBLIC II. The corporate and special purpose prop - terms of the year’s prices. It will be inter - esting to see which way the prices will trend erty taxes extended or abated for 2019 to end the year. Queen of Hearts were $694,491. The proposed corporate and special pur - Travel safely! RAFFLE pose property taxes to be levied for 2020 DRAWING EVERY MONDAY @ 6 p.m. are $738,392. This represents a 6.23% City/Village Dec.11 Dec.4 JACKPOT OVER $6,500 increase over the previous year. Dwight $2.58 $2.46 Kankakee $2.50 $2.39 Tickets may be purchased until time of drawing. S. Wilmington $2.59 $2.58 Open daily 6:30 a.m. III. The property taxes extended for debt Streator $2.35 $2.39 service and public building commission Odell $2.58 $2.55 FOOD SPECIALS - MONDAY 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pontiac $2.58 $2.59 leases for 2019 were $31,412. Gardner $2.58 $2.58 The estimated property taxes to be Braceville $2.50 $2.54 DWIGHT VFW POST 2608 levied for debt service and public build - Morris $2.52 $2.47 506 S. Old Rt. 66 • 815-584-9807 ing commission leases for 2020 are Herscher $2.53 $2.56 Chicago $3.22 $2.74 $30,988. Illinois $2.66 $2.62 This represents a 13.5% decrease. U.S. $2.57 $2.58 Sources: GasBuddy.com and U.S. Energy Information Administration. IV. The total property taxes extended or Gasoline price data collected by abated for 2019 were $725,906. The Paper and brought to you by Steve’s Tire. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2020 are $769,380. This rep - STEVE’S TIRE & Service Center resents a 5.99% increase over the previ - 514 Liberty St. • Morris, IL ous year. (815) 942-5080 Board of Education “The Tire Guys” WE DO REPAIRS THE RIGHT WAY South Wilmington Grade School Family owned since 1978 District #74 HOURS: Counties of Grundy and Kankakee Mon - Fri: 4312 W. Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901 State of Illinois 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat: We Service National Accounts 815-939-7475 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. “there is a difference” [email protected] • 815-939-7536 The Paper Wednesday, December 11 , 201 9 Page 5

Dwight United Methodist Church Gala the corner by Tom Tock Marc Magliari at Amtrak arrivals by Amtrak, and that Media Relations, Chicago, causes lower ridership, and has e-mailed me a little up - vice versa. dated information about Am - Interesting theory. trak ridership at Dwight. As far as Dwight boardings I mailed him a copy of my over the years are concerned, Nov. 27 column in which I approximate yearly numbers tried to make the case that are below: “ridership” figures by Amtrak FY 2011 4,468 were inflated because they FY 2012 5,092 count people both coming and FY 2013 5,391 going and most often publish FY 2014 5,497 those figures as “ridership” FY 2015 5,095 without noting their metho- FY 2016 4,815 dology. Actual people board - FY 2017 5,029 ing at Dwight, for instance, The new Dwight train sta - was tion that opened in October of 4,959 in FY18, 2016 doesn’t seem to have 5,010 in FY19. had much influence on board - Roughly double the above ings. numbers are shown on many 110 mph train speeds are Amtrak Fact Sheets. You just still predicted, and have been gotta read the small print. since 2015, while the pipe DWIGHT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN held their annual Gala last week. The dinner was catered and the ta - An Austin, Texas newspa - dream of whisking Dwight bles were each uniquely decorated for a Christmas feast. per writer, Ben Wear, put it residents into Chicago in less this way when he wrote about than one hour was abandoned Amtrak’s up and down rider - long ago in favor of trying to ship over the years: get the trains to run on time. “Taking the ridership num - Sen. Dick Durbin has in - bers down to the Austin level troduced legislation that is murkier. Station by station, would allow Amtrak to sue Amtrak reports ‘usage’ rather the freight railroads for hold - than boardings. That is, it ing up any of the passenger counts everyone who gets on trains. Ha. at a station and then adds it to Amtrak has only 1% to 2% everyone who got off there. of the passenger traffic So each passenger gets Chicago/St. Louis while St. counted in two places, a sta - Louis is fast becoming an epi - tistical flourish you have to center of the freight-carrying admire.” Midwest, with a 40% increase Statistical flourish or what - in freight volume expected in ever, Wear went on to theorize the next three decades. why Amtrak ridership seemed Do you sense a continuing to change dramatically -- passenger problem? dropping when times were Meanwhile according to good -- and rising when the Crain’s Chicago Business, economy was bad — Amtrak and Metra continue to A good economy produces battle over who will control more freight traffic, more operations at Chicago’s Union freight traffic produces more Station -- owned by Amtrak. scheduling conflicts and late

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OBITUARY LETTER TO THE EDITOR Minutes Beverly Webster The Community with ANGOLA, INDIANA – (Larry) Roberts, both of Peo - 5 Beverly Webster, 84, of An - ria, Illinois. Health Care Program gola, Indiana and formerly of She was preceded in death In looking at the year end bers have indicated that they Boma Dwight, passed away Wednes - by her parents; brothers, Gene budget, it appears that there is hope that voters will not sup - day, November 6, 2019 at Mason and Don Mason, Jr.; over $600,000 presently un - port the new referenda and they Spotify Wrapped Parkview Randalia Hospital in and her husband, Ben. spent, more than 3 times the can avoid any further budget This week the music streaming platform released their Fort Wayne, Indiana. Beverly was a homemaker amount of money that would examination or program rein - year-end “Wrapped” packages for everyone who uses Beverly was born to Donald and babysitter prior to being di - be required to support the com - statement permanently. Once the service. and Lois Mason in Macomb, agnosed with Lewy Body de - munity health care program for again, they have made no con - a year. and to date there is tingency plans for the election Basically what these packages included was a very de - Illinois. She married Ben Web - mentia. tailed list of everything you had listened to in the cal - around a $1,000,000 total re - results. ster October 26, 1953 in Col- Cremation rites have been endar year of 2019 up until December 1st. chester, Illinois. accorded. A celebration of life maining in the fy19 host fund They can remove the refer - The result, well, the result is fairly obvious, you end up Surviving are her children: service will be held at a later and staying in the enda from the ballot, reinstate enterprise/glcedc fund. Yet, the the program with available with a playlist of a lot of your favorite songs and songs Jan (Dave) McDevitt of An - date. that you gave consistent play throughout the year. gola, with whom she lived for Memorial contributions livingston county board has money, and then work on a the past two years; Dave may be made to Steuben chosen to place two tax refer - plan to provide the 9949 voters The gripe with streaming is often that the services do (Charlesetta) Webster of De - County Council on Aging, 317 enda on the march 2020 ballot, with the program they sup - not pay enough. Apple, Spotify and Tidal all pay out catur, Illinois; and Teresa S. Wayne St., Ste. #1-B, An - rather than examine the budget ported. about .006-.008 per stream of a song. While this is a (Paul) Newhall of Reynolds, gola, Indiana 46703. and fund the program as their You can contact them and very very small amount for one play of a song as op - Illinois; six grandchildren; four Arrangements by Midwest constituents requested. ask them to do this. posed to a purchase of a song for $1. (You would need roughly 142 streams of 1 song to equate the same pay - step-grandchildren; nine great- Funeral Home and Cremation This board “action” has re - out.) grandchildren; and sisters, Society. sulted in more than a year of joanE s. and Mary Burton and Lynda denying service to those in edward j. lipinski I think the thing that often gets overlooked when look - need and ignoring the will of pontiac, il ing at streaming is the longevity of it. 84% of the 2019 voters. Mem - Yes, 142 streams initially might seem like a lot to get to that $1. There will likely be countless fans and maybe new listeners who will give it 20-30 listens who maybe never would’ve given the $1 for the song with - Family Medicine Physician Upcoming Events out the ability to hear it in full. Joins Morris Hospital It also provides income for artists who might be “past at Limestone Library their prime”, but instead of relying on reselling copies and Healthcare Centers Limestone Township Li - years old with their parents of albums from years ago it allows for new listeners to Morris family medicine brary District, 2701 W. Tower and/or guardians. stream and stream and stream their old material and physician Dr. Jennifer L. Jones Rd. in Kankakee, is hosting the • Bluestem Book Club – Sat - provide them a consistent flow of income in their later finalized an affiliation agree - following upcoming events: urday, December 21, 1:00- years. ment that merges her independ - • Adult Craft Night – Thurs - 2:00 p.m. Kids in third through Jay Z, for example, has 10,000,000 monthly listeners ent practice with Morris day, December 12, 5:30-6:30 fifth grade will meet each currently. That comes out to 325th in the world on Spo - Hospital & Healthcare Centers. p.m. Join for an evening of month to discuss a book from tify’s platform. Dr. Jones has served on the crafting as they paint a wine the Bluestem Award Nominee glass that can be used at home list and have their own book That comes out to roughly 250,000,000 streams on the Morris Hospital Medical Staff year. for more than 18 years. The or given as a gift. There is no club. This month they are read - fee for this program, but space ing Her Right Foot by Dave 250,000,000 streams at .007 is 1.75 million dollars, partnership allows Dr. Jones and that’s at 325th in the world. more time to focus on patient is limited. Eggers. care, while Morris Hospital • Monarch Book Club – Sat - • Holday Movie Day: Elf – Now, there’s likely labels, and songwriters and other oversees the business manage - urday, December 14, 1:00- Monday, December 23, 5:30- people to pay that money out to than just Jay Z, but the ment responsibilities associated 2:00 p.m. Kids in first through 7:15 p.m. Join for an evening point being is it provides a consistent revenue flow for third grades have their own artists later on in their career. with her practice. in St. Louis, Dr. Jones com - of watching the modern holi - book club. They will read the Dr. Jones’ office location pleted a three-year family med - day classic – Elf, starring Will For an independent artist at around 200,000 monthly award-winning or nominated and phone number remain the icine residency at St. John’s Ferrell and James Caan. Pop - listeners they would be looking at about $42,000 of in - book at their gathering time same: 1499 Lakewood Dr., Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. corn and lemonade will be come just from spotify, factor in the other two in Apple and have a crafting session. Suite C, Morris, 815-416-1300. She joined the Morris Hospital served and there is no charge and Tidal and you’re probably coming out close to • Euchre Tournament – Mon - $70,000 a year. Spotify doesn’t give stats on what The name of the practice has Medical Staff in 2001. She is a for this program. day, December 16, 4:40 p.m. 200,000 monthly listeners in relation to the world changed to Morris Healthcare member of the American Acad - • Drop-In Craft Day – Fri - All ages are invited to take a leader board is, but it’s much much lower than 325th. Center of Morris Hospital. She emy of Family Physicians and day, December 27, 1:00-3:00 partner and compete against That means there’s countless artists in-between that is not accepting new patients at the Illinois Academy of Family p.m. Kids in kindergarten others in a late afternoon tour - range living on a decent income because of streaming. this time. Physicians. through fifth grade are invited nament. You can still play if A graduate of Washington For more information, visit to drop in to make a craft for Streaming services are great and are hopefully here you do not take a partner. University School of Medicine morrishospital.org/hcc. the holidays. All supplies are for the long haul. Prizes will be awarded to the provided and there is no fee for winners. Light refreshments this program. and beverages will be pro - Registration for programs is vided. required prior to the day of the Aaron J. Boma Free Children’s Podiatry • Storytime – Tuesday, De - event. For more information or 2016 ISU Grad cember 17, 10:15-11:00 a.m. to register for any programs, Clinic in Pontiac January 3 Enjoy a mix of crafts, stories, stop in at the library, call them Illinois Elks Children’s Care Care office at 1-800-272-0074 and music to help young chil - at 815-939-1696, or visi t IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Corporation, in cooperation between the hours of 9:00 a.m. dren develop a love for read - www.limestonelibrary.org to ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT with Pontiac Elks Lodge and 4:00 p.m., Monday ing. This program is for see a listing of all program - LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS #1019, will sponsor a free chil - through Friday. There are no children six-months to five- ming. BANK OF PONTIAC, an Illinois Banking Corporation, dren’s podiatry assessment charges for any services at this Plaintiff, clinic Friday, January 3, 2020, clinic. vs. at the Cortese Foot & Ankle In memory of MARK A. HILLEARY, CHERYL A. HILLEARY, and unknown owners and non-record claimants, Clinic, Sullivan Center, 1508 No medical referral is nec - Defendants. W. Reynolds, Pontiac – with essary for the clinic, but physi - Barbara No. 19-CH-61 Dr. Steve Yeschek as the clini - cians are welcome to refer NOTICE cian in charge. patients to the clinic for a spe - Notice is given you Defendants, unknown owners and non record The Clinic starts at 1:00 cific reason or second opinion. Kramer, claimants, that this action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of p.m. and is by appointment School nurses are welcome to 4/12/47 - 12-14-11 the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Livingston County, Illinois, praying that a only . To make an appointment, refer children and families to Judgment of Foreclosure be entered against real estate legally described as follows: call the Illinois Elks Children’s the clinic. “There is a special place in our h earts for those we loved, TRACT 1: for those who have loved us without question, without a word or promise… Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 9 in Block 23, Orig - There is a special place where there is no pain or fear, inal Town of Odell, thence Southwesterly 185 feet to the point of begin - where love flows freely… ning, thence Northwesterly 80 feet to a turning points, thence There is a special place to rest in our hearts forever.” Southwesterly 47 1/2 feet, thence Southeasterly 172 feet, thence North - Love you and miss you, easterly 32 1/2 feet, thence Northwesterly 92 feet to a point, thence Bill Northeasterly 15 feet to the point of beginning, in Livingston County, Illinois. PIN: 10-10-160-074 Serving Pontiac, Cullom, Forrest, ’ TRACT 2: Chatsworth and the surrounding areas. Commencing at a point at the Southeasterly Corner of Lot 11, in Grieff s Precious Monuments Block 23, in the Original Town, now Village of Odell, thence Southeast - & Laser Etchings erly 42 feet on the extension of the Southerly lot line of Lot 11 to a point; thence Northeasterly 57 feet on a line parallel to the Easterly lot line of Lot 11 to a point; thence Northwesterly 172 feet on a line parallel to the withP Mearnsy oDnesaiglnisz aendd CMolorsn tuo mCheoonste sFrom Southerly lot line of Lots 11, 12, and 13 to a point; thence Southwesterly 57 feet on a line parallel to the Westerly lot line of Lot 12 to a point on the Southerly lot line of Lot 13; thence Southeasterly 130 feet on the Southerly lot line of Lots 13, 12, and 11 to the Point of beginning, in PerPseorfencat floizr evder yG ocifcats iIotne! ms Livingston County, Illinois. PIN: 10-10-160-074 Also Specializing in... Commonly known as: 315 E. Deer St., 205 Liberty St., Gardner Trophies, Boulder Engraving, Plaques Odell, IL 60460 100 N. Franklin, Dwight • 815-584-1146 The title holders of record to the above described real estate are 815-237-2526 www.grieffsmonuments.com MARK A. HILLEARY and CHERYL L. HILLEARY. The mortgages www.ReevesFuneral.com sought to be foreclosed are a mortgage executed on August 24, 2006 and recorded on August 27, 2007 at the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds in Livingston County, Illinois, as document No. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 581464, a modification of mortgage executed on November 26, 2016 and recorded on December 7, 2016 at the office of the County Clerk and NOTICE is hereby given of the death of Gloria J. Haley. Recorder of Deeds in Livingston County, Illinois, as document No. Letters of Office were issued on November 25, 2019 to John E. 2016R-04937, and a modification of mortgage executed on June 22, 2018 McClarey Law Firm Haley of 19327 N 2100 East Rd, Pontiac, Illinois 61764 as Inde - and recorded on July 24, 2018 at the office of the County Clerk and pendent Executor and whose attorney is David J. Babb, Jr., 401 Recorder of Deeds in Livingston County, Illinois, as document No. Donald R. McClarey North Plum Street, Pontiac, Illinois 61764. 2018R-02959. The cause of action initiated by the Plaintiff, BANK OF and Donald John McClarey Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the PONTIAC, an Illinois Banking Corporation, against the Defendants in Case No. 19-CH-61 is currently pending. The attorney for the Plaintiff 313 S. Prairie Ave., Dwight, IL 60420 Clerk of the Court, Livingston County Law & Justice Center, 110 North Main Street, Pontiac, IL 61764, or with the executor, or is Donald R. McClarey, McClarey Law Firm, 313 S. Prairie Ave., P.O. (Also Engaged in the General Practice of Law) both, on or before May 31, 2020 and any claim not filed on or Box 9, Dwight, IL 60420-0009. Consequently, unless you, unknown owners and non record Bankruptcy Attorneys before said date is barred. A copy of a claim filed with the Clerk claimants, file your answer to the complaint in this action or otherwise with 35 years experience in representing clients must be mailed or delivered to the executor and to the attorney enter your appearance in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Cir - filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petitions. within ten (10) days after it has been filed. cuit, Livingston County, Illinois, held in the Law & Justice Center in the City of Pontiac, Illinois, on or before December 31, 2019, a default may Fee for a chapter 7 is $1,400.00, paid in 2 installments Dated this 25th day of November, 2019. be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment entered which includes the filing fee of $335.00 in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. paid to the Bankruptcy Court. David J. Babb, Jr. Attorney at Law Dated this 21st day of November, 2019 Phone 815-584-1525 for a free consultation. 401 North Plum Street We are a Debt Relief Agency. Pontiac, IL 61764 LeAnn Dixon, Circuit Clerk We help people file for bankruptcy relief. (815) 844 4000 Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Livingston County, Illinois Page 8 Wednesday, December 11 , 201 9 The Paper

THE SENECA FFA NURSERY/LANDSCAPING CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEAM placed SAUNEMIN HOMETOWN CHRIST- eighth in the country at the National CDE held at the National FFA Convention in Indianapo - MAS WAS HELD DECEMBER 8 in the lis. Pictured, from left, are Jeff Maierhofer – FFA Advisor, Ian Wilkinson, Garrett Granby, community building with a soup and Dylan Woodard, Logan Daggett, and a representative from the CDE sponsor, Stihl. sandwich supper, bake sale, music by the Saunemin grade school band, Santa Claus arriving, Carriage Rides, a live Seneca FFA Team Ranks Nativity and a Christmas Cantata per - formed in the Saunemin United Among the Country’s Best Methodist Church. Pictured above with The Seneca FFA Landscaping and Nursery safe equipment usage, wall construction, tree in - Santa, Alanah and Daniel Horton and Career Development Team placed eighth in the stallation, and plant propagation. Deb Rich; at left, Janet Johnson and Au - country at this year’s competition at the National In addition to technical knowledge, the event drey Lowe; serving below are Dave FFA Convention. All four team members ranked challenged students’ written, verbal, and math Lowe, Suellen Fink, Steve Fink and gold, the highest ranking given. Those members skills with a series of practicums that required Robin Holzhauer; the live Nativity - l to are Ian Wilkinson, Garrett Granby, Dylan them to communicate with judges face-to-face r, Hayden White, Brynn Runyon and Woodard, and Logan Daggett. as they solved problems, work as a team to solve Lucy Jackson; and Horse and Carriage The intense CDE covered knowledge and mathematical landscaping challenges, and com - Rides through town. Merry Christmas! skills needed to be successful in the landscaping pose a business letter to clients. and nursery industry. Components of the com - The team advanced to nationals by virtue of petition included a written test covering plant winning the state Horticulture Career Develop - science and landscaping knowledge. Members ment Event last spring. The competition is an ex - were required to identify over 125 plants, 80 tension of the horticulture curriculum at Seneca pieces of nursery/landscaping equipment, and High School. over 50 plant ailments. They also had to com - The National Landscape and Nursery Career plete several practical skills assessments related Development Event is sponsored by Kubota and to the landscaping industry, including proper and the Stihl Corporation.

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THE GARDNER-SOUTH WILMINGTON LADY PANTHERS have kicked off their 2019- 20 season in impressive fashion. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kaitlynn Kavanaugh, Abby Beck, Kennedy Fair, Madelyn Storm, Paige Patterson, Grace Halpin; back row, Coach Adam Leigh, Hannah Muzzarelli, Ellie Fortier, Mya Anderson, and Kylie Hawks. Photos by Shayla Loring Photography

GSW L ADY PANTHERS BASKETBALL Photos by J7Images DTHS VARSITY TROJANS Trent Tilley and Brandon Ceylor Tuesday, December 3 putting in two points each. putting in five and four points, GSW vs. St. Anne Wednesday, December 4 respectively. Paige Patterson Varsity - GSW vs. scored three points. DTHS T ROJANS BASKETBALL GSW improved to 7-0 with Ottawa Marquette Thursday, December 5 Monday, November 25 Varsity - going 3-3 from the line and a 55-21 beating of St. Anne De - Varsity - GSW vs. IL Lutheran Dwight vs. Earlville The Trojans played a terrific grabbing four boards. Wyatt cember 3. The Lady Panthers earned Varsity - Varsity - game against Beecher Decem - Thompson added nine points, Abby Beck (4 3-pointers) another “W” December 4, tak - GSW’s Lady Panthers re - Dwight suffered a 66-63 ber 3, however the Bobcats including two threes and seven and Madelyn Storm (3 3-point - ing out Ottawa Marquette 60- mained undefeated December loss to Earlville November 25. used some fourth quarter magic rebounds, while Abe Rieke put ers) each had 15 points to lead 43. 5, as they defeated Illinois Lane Thompson (11 re - to come from behind and steal in six points – shooting a per - the Lady Panthers. Kaitlynn Madelyn Storm led with 19 Lutheran 55-21. bounds), Brandon Ceylor (5 as - a win from Dwight – 62-61. fect 4-4 from the charity stripe Kavanaugh came up with nine points, including two threes, Abby Beck was high scorer sists), and Trent Tilley each At halftime, the Trojans and pulling down four boards. points. Scoring five was Paige while Abby Beck added 17 with 17 points, including a scored 13 points to lead the found themselves up 30-26, Bryson Connor was good for Patterson, including a trey, points, hitting one three- three-pointer. Kennedy Fair (2 Trojans. Isaac Telford supplied and they held a 47-44 lead five points, five rebounds, fol - while Kylie Hawks had four pointer. Kaitlynn Kavanaugh 3-pointers) and Madelyn Storm nine points, followed by eight going into the final frame – but lowed by a trifecta each from points. Kennedy Fair con - provided 12 points for GSW, (3 3-pointers) scored ten and points, eight rebounds by couldn’t hang on. Tyler Masching and Trent tributed three points, with Mya with Kennedy Fair (1 three- nine points, respectively. Grace Wyatt Thompson. Abe Rieke Isaac Telford (2 3-pointers) Tilley. Anderson and Grace Halpin pointer) and Mya Anderson Halpin and Kaitlynn Ka - added four points. and Brandon Ceylor (4-4 FT, 5 vanaugh each scored six points, Wednesday, December 4 rebounds, 4 steals) each had 12 while Ellie Fortier put in four Dwight vs. Newark Tuesday, December 3 points to lead Dwight. Lane points. Kylie Hawks hit a three- Dwight vs. Beecher Thompson scored 11 points, (Continued on page 10) DTHS T ROJANS WRESTLING pointer. Friday, December 6 The following Trojans all GSW is now 9-0 overall and

The Dwight Trojan had victories: seniors Daniel 2-0 in conference play. 5

Wrestling Team ran its record Gutierrez and Cade Enerson; 1 to 4-0 following two more im - juniors Harley Leonard (2

pressive dual wins on the road wins), Camden Beier, Hudson k December 6. Beier (2 wins), and Donnie Fi -

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Church Dart ball League Victory Lanes, The Church Dart ball New Life League results from the De - Assembly/God 11 4 Dwight cember 2 match-ups are as fol - Emmanuel Luth . 11 4 lows: St. Peter’s Luth. 96 Bowling League W L Dwight Meth. 8 7 Church of Hope 12Essex 7 8 Results St. Peter’s Luth. 21Herscher Luth. 7 8 Trinity Luth. 6 9 Sportsman League Bowlers Essex 12Dwight Cong. 6 9 HSG: Reco Stevenson, 247. Emmanuel Luth. 21Church of Hope 5 10 HHG: Reco Stevenson, 271. Mazon Cong. 5 10 HSS: Gregg Jensen, 686. New Life HHS: Gregg Jensen, 701. Assembly/God 12Schedule for January 6 , at HSG: Victory Lanes, 1035. Mazon Cong. 217:00 p.m. HHG: Willy’s Pub, 1058. HSS: • Church of Hope at Mazon Victory Lanes, 2945. HHS: Dwight Meth. 21Congregational Willy’s Pub, 3007. Trinity Luth. 12• Dwight Methodist at Her - scher Lutheran League Standings W L Herscher Luth. 21• St. Peter’s Lutheran at Willy’s Pub 18 6 Dwight Cong. 12Dwight Congregational Victory Lanes 16 8 • Trinity Lutheran at Essex Rury’s Tap 16 8 Current League Standings • Emmanuel Lutheran at New KWM Gutterman 13 11 W L Life Assembly of God Jeremy’s Barber 11 13 Jensen BP II 10 14 Jensen’s I 10 14 THE 2019-20 JV BASKETBALL LADY PANTHERS of Gardner-South Wilmington, pictured, Carl’s Pro Band 9 15 TRI -P OINT CHARGERS BASKETBALL front row, from left, are Chloe Wells, Delaney Platt, Taeryn Lardi, Abby Granger; back row, Colby Star Trucking 9 15 Grieff, Amelia Brock, Emily Barnes, Riley Klingler, Hailey Johnston, and Coach Kevin Ward. DeLong Ford 8 16 Tuesday, December 3 added ten points. Brian Curling Tri-Point vs. St. Anne put up six points, followed by Varsity - four from Ayden McNeill. Following a 58-28 loss by DCS R EDBIRDS BASKETBALL DCS L ADY REDBIRDS BASKETBALL the JV squad, the varsity Thursday, December 5 Chargers weren’t able to hold Tri-Point vs. Blue Ridge Monday, December 2 sist), Woods (3 rebounds), An - Tuesday, December 3 ble and ended up down by four off St. Anne’s fourth quarter Varsity - Dwight vs. derson and Jensen (1 rebound) Dwight vs. Cottage Grove at the half. rally, falling by a score of 64- It took double overtime to Herscher Limestone each scored two points. Statler 8th Grade - The Lady Redbirds cut the 61. decide a winner between Tri- 6th Grade - added two boards and one as - The Lady Redbirds had lead to two in the second half – In the final two minutes of Point and Blue Ridge Decem - After a two-week break, sist. their season end December 3, but couldn’t get any closer. the contest, both Tyler Platz ber 5, but the Chargers would Dwight was back in action De - The Redbirds are now 6-3 falling 32-22 to Cottage Lily McKelvey and Mia and Chace Cathcart were in - prevail in the end – 78-74. cember 2 – traveling to Her - overall and 2-0 in the confer - Grove – finishing their season Buck each had four points, jured for Tri-Point – and the Brian Curling went off for scher Limestone and returning ence. with an impressive 15-8 while Kassy Kodat and Kae - team was unable to rebound 32 points in the game, hitting with a 52-17 win. 8th Grade - record. dyn Gonzalez put in three and from losing two key players. three three-pointers and shoot - Leading the Redbirds was In eighth grade action, After jumping out to a 12-5 two points, respectively. Katy “We just didn’t finish,” ing 7-9 at the charity stripe. Joey Starks with 22 points, six Dwight came out hot early and lead at the end of the first quar - Parker added a free throw. stated Coach Justin Cox after Connor Cardenas hit four boards, two steals, and two never looked back, defeating ter, Dwight ran into foul trou - the game. “Next man up – but threes and was a perfect 11-11 blocks. Evan Cox added 15 MVK 51-32. what killed us all night long from the line, on his way to 27 points, seven steals, and four Telford was high scorer was giving them second points. Ayden McNeill chipped assists, with Asher Kargle con - with 25 points, adding that to chance points.” in with ten points, hitting two tributing six points and four as - eight rebounds and six steals. Cathcart led with 16 points, free throws, while Bobby sists. Jake Wilkey put up five Groves (1 rebound, 1 steal) and DTHS L ADY TROJANS BASKETBALL going 5-6 from the line and hit - Mogged added five points. points, five steals, while Zan - Chambers (2 rebounds) each ting a three. Connor Cardenas Jose Amador scored four der Tarnowski scored four scored eight points. Cox, Hilt Wednesday, December 4 Thursday, December 5 followed with 15 points, in - points. points. Christian Kennon (2 steals), Gartke, Weissmann Dwight vs. Newark Dwight vs. PBL cluding three three-pointers, The JV Chargers fell to snagged four rebounds. (1 rebound), and Gall scored Varsity - Varsity - while Platz (2-2 FT) and Blue Ridge, 26-20. “B” - two points. The Lady Trojans were de - In the SVC Conference Bobby Mogged (4-6 FT) each In the “B” game, Dwight Thursday, December 5 feated by Newark 87-40 in a opener in Dwight, the Lady won 27-7. Dwight vs. Saratoga non-conference contest De - Trojans were taken out by Jackson Launius led with 6th Grade - cember 4 at Newark. PBL, 57-24. eight points and three re - The sixth grade Redbirds Kayla Kodat led Dwight Kayla Kodat led with ten GSWB L ADY TIGERS BASKETBALL bounds. Jack Statler came up got a 36-22 win over Saratoga with 21 points, going 6-9 from points, seven rebounds, fol - GSWB vs. MVK ning 32-19. with five points and two in basketball action in Morris the line and hitting a three- lowed by Eden Beier with six 8th Grade - Addi Fair led the offense blocks, while Zander December 5. pointer. Nora Anderson added points and ten boards. Nora Regional with 14 points, followed by Tarnowski added four points Joey Starks led with 14 seven points, five rebounds, Anderson scored four points, Following a forfeit by Eva Henderson with seven. and six steals. Ethan Pakula points, 11 rebounds, two with Emily Weissmann scoring with Mikalah Bregin and Kira Riverdale Patton in round one Addy Serena put in five points, had four points, two rebounds, blocks, and a steal. Jake six points. Jordan Schultz put Bean each adding a bucket. of regional action, the eighth with Mary Clare Phillips, Bella while Maddox DeLong (3 as - Wilkey added eight points, four up five points, including a trey. Emily Weissmann pulled down grade GSWB Lady Tigers took Vyce, and Lana Lomalie each sists), Gavin Leach, and Jake boards, and four steals, while Mikalah Bregin made a free 12 rebounds. on MVK in round two – win - chipping in two points. Wilkey added two points each. Evan Cox had six points and throw. Dwight is now 0-3 overall. four swipes. Asher Kargle also Tuesday, December 3 had six points to go with two Dwight vs. MVK steals and an assist. Christian 7th Grade - Kennon put up two points, four A big defensive effort from boards, and two steals. GSW P ANTHERS BASKETBALL DTHS T ROJANS BASKETBALL Dwight’s seventh graders led Dwight is now 6-2 overall. Varsity down with seven rebounds. to a 44-15 victory over MVK “B” - Tuesday, December 3 boards, four steals, and three Dwight faced off against December 3. In the “B” game, Dwight GSW vs. Peotone assists, with Brandon States Newark at home December 4, Friday, December 6 “We had 25 steals and only was victorious over Saratoga, Varsity - putting up 12 points and grab - falling by a score of 62-52 to Dwight vs. PBL eight turnovers,” stated Coach 27-16. In a wild one in Peotone bing five rebounds. the Norsemen. Varsity - Conroy. “Everyone got in for at Jackson Launius led with December 3, the GSW Pan - The Panthers are now 3-2 The Trojans were led by In basketball action against least a quarter.” eight points, seven rebounds, thers put on a show and put overall. Lane Thompson, scoring 18 Paxton/Buckley/Loda Decem - Leading the Redbirds was and three steals. Gavin Leach down Peotone, 107-80. Friday, December 6 points including one three and ber 6, Dwight suffered a 63-26 Gallet with 15 points, six re - had four points, four boards, “Wow, what a crazy, fun GSW vs. Clifton Central 3-4 FT shooting to go with four defeat on the road. bounds, four steals, and one as - with Jack Statler adding four game!” exclaimed Coach Wills Varsity - boards. Tyler Masching hit four Lane Thompson was the sist. Larkin followed with 11 points, three rebounds, and afterwards. “After a great de - The Panthers dropped to 3- three-pointers in the contest – Trojans’ high scorer with nine points, ten boards, and six three steals. Maddox DeLong fensive first quarter, the offense 3 overall after a 62-52 loss to en route to 14 points, three points, shooting 3-4 from the steals. Brown put up six points, directed the offense, while put - for both teams was non-stop. Clifton Central December 6. steals on the night. Brandon free throw line. Brandon Cey - five steals, while Dunlap added ting together a two point, three This was a good road win.” “Hats off to them,” stated Ceylor came up with 11 points, lor followed with five points, four points, five steals, three rebound, one assist night. Chris Bexson led GSW with Coach Allan Wills. “They were six rebounds, hitting a three knocking down one three. Isaac assists, and two rebounds. Nel - Ethan Pakula had three points, 26 points, five assists, five on fire in the second half and and going 2-3 from the free Telford and Trent Tilley each son (1 rebound, 2 steals, 1 as - two boards, and three steals. steals, and three rebounds. we just couldn’t keep up.” throw line. Trent Tilley chipped hit a three-pointer, with Landon Connor Steichen contributed Chris Bexson led the way in with a trifecta, while Isaac Brown and Jeremy Kapper 23 points, nine boards, while for GSW with 17 points, four Telford, Abe Rieke, and Wyatt adding two points each. 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Christmas is my fa - friends have it. For my friend named Aedyn W. vorite holiday. For Christmas can you Chase, could you please bring him an RC please bring me a Nintendo Switch? Could Car because he doesn’t have one. Santa, Dear Santa, you also please bring my mom a new how did you get your magic and how do Merry Christmas! My name is Chase. I stuffed owl? Santa, I have always won - you control the elves? ANTFENNIA O& S ARTELILITE STALEOS & S ’ESRVICE am in second grade and I am 7 years old. dered how you got your magical spirit. Sincerely, In business since 1969 For Christmas I would like a skateboard Sincerely, Ronan D. with colorful LED light up wheels with a Cable M. HD Antennas • Direct TV • Dish triangle pattern on the board. Would you Dear Santa, please bring my friend Aedyn a skateboard Dear Santa, Seasons greetings! My name is Isla. I 7 Days A Week (call any time) with LED light up wheels with a triangle Merry Christmas! My name is Hadley. am seven years old and I am in second ly V cal ete Lo d! ran pattern on the board too. My burning ques - I have been good at school. For Christmas grade. For Christmas, I would like a skate - wne ! tion for you is how does your sleigh fly? I would like a Grave Digger Truck. If you board with LED wheels and a blue, pink, O (815)Fu4lly7 Ins4ure-d 1365 Sincerely, could please bring my grandma a new cof - and yellow pattern on the board. I would Chase C. fee maker she would be happy. Santa, I also like a flute. For my baby brother, I was wondering if everyone at the North would like you to bring him 20 pairs of Pole is doing good? socks. My burning question for you is what Sincerely, are all of your elves names? Hadley M. Sincerely, NOTICE OF PROPOSED Isla L. PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Dear Santa, FOR GARDNER SOUTH Happy holidays! My name is Rayna and WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL I am 8 years old. I have been good at home this year. For Christmas I would like a DISTRICT #73 LOL doll. If you could please also bring my baby brother a blue dragon puppet he I. A public hearing to approve a proposed would be so happy. Santa, I have always tax levy increase for Gardner South wondered if your elves are doing ok? Wilmington High School District #73 Your friend, for 2019 will be held on December 18, Rayna G. 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at Dear Santa, Gardner South Wilmington High Merry Christmas! My name is Nick and School. I have been very good. For Christmas I would like for you to bring me a toy clar - Any person desiring to appear at the inet. If you could also bring my sister a red public hearing and present testimony to bow for her hair she would be happy! the taxing district may contact Mr. Santa I have always wondered how elves Joshua DeLong, Superintendent, Gard - have magic? Your friend, ner South Wilmington High School #73, Nick W. 500 E. Main Street, Gardner, IL, 60424. 815.237.2176

II. The corporate and special purpose prop - STATE REPRESENTATIVE TOM BENNETT (R- erty taxes extended for 2018 were Gibson City) congratulated the local photographers $1,221,765.61. who were chosen in his Hometown in the Heartland photo contest. Contest winners, pictured below with Rep. Bennett, include Grace Mund – Odell, Jennie The proposed corporate and special pur - Kearney and Anniah Barker – El Paso, Karen pose property taxes to be levied for 2019 Gilmoure – Pontiac; at left, Dena Tjarks – Sibley, are $1,309,000.00. This represents a and Wayne Brown – Watseka. Those contest winners 7.14% increase over the previous year. not pictured are Diane Perkins, Audrey Kaeb, Brid - gette Beltran, Allison Wessels, and Sarah Hardinson. The winning photos will be displayed in Rep. Ben - III. The property taxes extended for debt nett’s offices in the district and in the Capitol com - service and public building commission plex for the next year. leases for 2018 were $321,352.76. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public build - ing commission leases for 2019 are $320,938.00. This represents a 0.13% decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended in 2018 were $1,543,118.37. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2019 are $1,629,938.00. This represents a 5.63% increase over the previous year. Page 12 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 www.thepaper 1901 .com

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Letters to Santa From Dwight Common School The students in Mrs. Legner’s Dear Santa, Love, Common School. How do you stay second grade class at Dwight Com - My name is River. I’m a student Jayleen awake traveling around the world mon School sent out the following of Dwight Common School. How delivering presents? For Christ - letters to Santa Claus this holiday long does it take to deliver all the Dear Santa, mas, I am hoping you would bring season: presents in the whole world? I wish My name is Logan. I am a 2nd me a dog, a toy poodle to be pre - for a PS4 and stuff for it for Christ - grade student in Dwight, IL. I have cise! Anyway, I hope your Christ - Dear Santa, mas. Don’t eat too many cookies 3 sisters. Two are babies and the mas is not too stressful and very My name is Elijah. I am 8 years because you might get a stom - other sister is older than me. I’ve merry! old and live in Dwight, IL. My fa - achache. been wondering if you got hired by Love, vorite sport is basketball. I have al - Sincerely, the elves? I read a story that said Violet ways wondered how old you are River you did! I would really love to get and how you travel? For Christ - the internet for Christmas so that I Dear Santa, mas, I’d really like to meet a WWE Dear Santa, can play online games on my PS4! My name is Carlos. I am in a wrestler. I hope you have a good My name is Alfred. I am 8 years Please, please, please! I wish you a 2nd grade classroom in Dwight, IL. Christmas! old and in second grade. I have 2 Merry Christmas! I am a big brother to one brother Love, sisters and 1 brother. How did Love, and one sister. Do you have magi - Elijah Rudolph get his red nose? I’d like Logan cal powers Santa? I want a bouncy a personal whiteboard with mark - house for Christmas. I love you Dear Santa, ers and an eraser for a Christmas Dear Santa, Santa! I’m Harper! I am a 2nd grade gift. I hope you don’t eat too many My name is Ayden. I’m 8 years Your Friend, student in Dwight, IL. I am 8 years cookies and hot cocoa! old and in 2nd grade. I like to play Carlos old. I’m also a sister (the middle Love, GTA (Grand Theft Auto) online. child). What do you do when it is Alfred I’d like to know how old you are!? Dear Santa, not Christmastime? I would like a For Christmas, could you get me a My name is Nash. I am 7 years new bike and a Cookie Swirls Bar - Dear Santa, new XBox with a GTA gift card? I old and live in Dwight, IL. How bie set for Christmas. My elf, Sock My name is Carter. I’m 8 years wish you a Merry Christmas and a old are you? For Christmas, I want is doing a great job. I don’t want old and have a 6 year old brother. I Happy New Year! a Pokemon Sword. My elf, Lucky her to go. She’s sort of my friend. live in the country outside of Love, is having a great time. Have a Have a Merry Christmas. Dwight, IL I’ve been wondering Ayden Merry Christmas! Love, how you speak to the elves? Oh, Love, Harper and do you still have Rudolph? For Dear Santa, Nash Christmas, I’d love some toy mag - My name is Kelsey. I am 7 Dear Santa, netic balls to build with. I hope years old and in 2nd grade. How do Dear Santa, My name is Natalie. I’m a good you’re doing great! your elves make all the presents My name is James Samuel. I student in second grade. I’m also Love, before Christmas Eve? I’m really am a 7 year old kid and I live with the youngest in my family. I live in Carter hoping for the new Frozen Anna my mom. Santa, how do you know Dwight, Illinois. How do your Plush Doll. I hope your Christmas if we’ve been bad or good? Also, I elves make toys for everyone in the Dear Santa, is merry and bright. am hoping you would bring me a whole entire world? For Christmas, My name is Jayleen. I am 8 Your Friend, drafting compass. Have a Merry I’d love some merch from Chad now and in 2nd grade. How do you Kelsey Christmas! Wild Clay the youtuber. I wish you deliver presents so quickly without Sincerely, a very merry Christmas! anybody noticing? For Christmas, Samuel Love, I would like a big, stuffed unicorn, Dear Santa, Natalie one the size of my teacher! I hope My name is Violet. I am 7 years you have a Merry Christmas! old and in 2nd grade at Dwight The Paper Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Page 13

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THE CHOIR AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH pre- sented its annual Christmas Cantata December 8. The church is located on Route 17, NOTICE OF PROPOSED just east of Herscher Road. PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR GARDNER COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 72C I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for Gardner Commu - nity Consolidated Grade School District 72C will be held on December 18, 2019 at 6:55 p.m. in the Gardner Grade School Board Room. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Michael Merritt, District Superintendent/Princi - pal at 598 N. Elm Street or by phone at 815-237-2313.

II. The corporate and special purpose prop - erty taxes extended for 2018 were $604,135.56. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2019 are $629,328.00. This represents a 4.17% change over the pre - vious year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt services and public building commission leases for 2018 were $55,547.51. The estimated property taxes to levied for debt service and public building com - mission leases for 2019 are $56,087.50. This represents a 1% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2018 were $659,683.07. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2019 are $685,415.50. This represents a 3.90% increase over the previous year.

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