Chrisman Wants Water

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LOCALLY OWNED, LOYAL TO OUR COMMUNITY SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 Chrisman wants water CUBS DOWN City Council begins process of looking for another supply from Paris or Ridge Farm NATIONALS BY GARY HENRY from Newport, Ind., the EPA changed the regulations. companies to sell the city new wa- 3-2 FRIDAY [email protected] is no longer a possi- City water superintendent Matt ter meters that are capable of being Cubs manager Joe Mad- CHRISMAN – A vote at the Mon- bility. Shelatto provided council members read by radio frequencies and avoid- don prepares to get the day, Aug. 6, Chrisman City Council “That fellwith a June report indicating the ing the need for someone to open heave ho Friday by arguing meeting started the process of look- through,” Owen said city’s water averaged .027 milligrams the meter pit and physically record a call at Wrighley Field. ing for another water supply. about the Indiana of arsenic per liter during the previ- the numbers. One proposal was for SPORTS, 9A Per the recommendation of water OWEN project. ous year. The level set by the EPA is $100,000 and the other for $73,000 commissioner Rodney Wolfe, the Chrisman may .010 milligrams/liter. included 400 new meters, a comput- council approved paying Fehr Gra- not find it necessary to buy water The EPA is working with Chris- er, software and reading device. Oregon offers ham Engineering & Environmental from another community if it can man to find a solution and gave the Shelatto estimated between 400 respite, food $5,500 to study the feasibility and get its water into compliance with city one-year to get the water into and 500 meters are on the city sys- costs associated with the city pur- Illinois Environmental Protection compliance with treatment meth- tem. Portland and the sur- chasing water from either Paris or Agency regulations for arsenic levels. ods. Wolfe said the preferred option “This will replace the residential rounding area not only Ridge Farm. The arsenic in the water is a naturally is keeping the city’s well in service meters,” said Shelatto. offers great vistas but an Mayor Dan Owen supported the occurring result of Ice Age detritus in but a contingency plan needs to be in He recommended making the interesting food scene. move. He reminded council mem- the aquifer rather than outside con- place if that is not possible. change for efficiency reasons. The C’EST LA VIE, 1B bers a project several years ago seek- tamination. The percentage level of “If we can’t get it done in a year, old meters are worn and not pro- ing a new well site north of Chrisman arsenic has remained consistent for we’ve got to do something,” said viding accurate readings. There is Implement on the glacial ridge along the county many years and was in compliance Wolfe. normally a 39 percent discrepancy stores are rare line failed to locate a suitable drilling with previous regulations. Chrisman In another water related matter, between what the city pumps and site. Another option of piping water is no longer in compliance because Shelatto had proposals from two See CHRISMAN, Page 8A There was a time most Edgar County communities had an implement dealership but those days RELAY FOR LIFE CONTINUES THE GOOD FIGHT are nearly gone . HISTORY, 3B County health plan set Employees escape a double digit increase

BY GARY HENRY Scottland church [email protected] marks 135 years Edgar County has escaped a double-digit health insurance in- The congregation of the crease for employees. Scottland United Method- Blue Cross Blue Shield in- ist Church is celebrating formed the county in late July its 135th anniversary of a nearly 11 percent premium Sunday. GRACE, 5B increase for county employee health insurance. By the time of Gary Henry/The Prairie Press the Wednesday, Aug. 8, board Understanding In keeping with the Star Wars theme for the 2018 Relay for Life, one of the spirit activities urged participants to don meeting that amount was reduced an elevator sunglasses for a Welcome to the Dark Side lap. to 4.03 percent. Board members accepted the renewal for coverage Not all of us understand between Oct. 1, 2018, and Sept. how a grain elevator works 30, 2019. The approval is subject or how important it is to to a final review of the insurance our friends and neighbors Message: You’re not alone committee. who farm in Edgar County. Board member Andy Patrick Elevators once dotted the BY GARY HENRY said the committee was meeting countryside here. [email protected] later that day with employee rep- AGRIBUSINESS, 7B Cancer robs one of not only their resentatives to go over the plan health but also dignity and spirit as and options for coverage. Law enforcement the treatment becomes almost too The matter was discussed in much to bear and the uncertainty more detail during the board’s gets training creates a crushing despair. Monday Aug. 6 study session. Cami Costa-Kuglin had a somber, It was noted at that time the Paris law enforcement yet still hopeful, story to tell Aug. 4 county’s risk number dropped received training on han- as the featured speaker for the Edgar into the negative range, which dling veterans suffering County Relay for Life. is good for keeping down costs. from PTSD and the risk of “I shouldn’t be here today,” she Also Blue Cross Blue Shield elim- suicide. NEWS, 11A said. “I should be in the Vermilion inated one of the plans previously Cemetery, next to my grandpa, and available so the six employees us- there were times in treatment when Gary Henry/The Prairie Press Gary Henry/The Prairie Press ing that plan must now choose a TODAY’S WEATHER I would have welcomed that.” Rayleigh Ike listens to her grand- Speaker Kami Costa-Kuglin paused different style of coverage. A persistent pain in her left leg mother tell the little girl’s cancer frequently to compose herself against Board chairman Jeff Voigt said H 84 L 62 was the indication that something journey prior to the survivors’ lap at painful memories as she addresses when all of the reviews were com- Sunny and pleasant today. 2A was wrong. Despite being a surgery the Edgar County Relay for Life. If the Relay for Life and relate the har- pleted the change amounted to nurse, Costa-Kuglin ignored it for Ike’s response to treatment continues rowing tale of learning she had bone about $19 more per month per several months before finally men- as it has, she will likely have her last cancer and the life-draining chemo- employee and depending on what tioning it to a doctor friend while chemotherapy session in December. therapy that followed. deduction level employees opted they were performing a gall bladder for, the increase might be elimi- surgery. her favorite dress and pinned a note was growing despondent over the nated. The following Monday she was to it reading, “This one.” thought of not being there to see her It was suggested at some point Drawing by JUSTIN, Crest- in the surgeon’s office and over the Costa-Kuglin explained the three young sons grow up. in the future the county may want wood School next few days underwent a battery meaning of the note to her husband She met her oncologist after to eliminate cafeteria style health of tests. That Friday she was told she as the dress she wanted to be buried checking back into Union Hospital plans and offer only one option to LET’S BE FRIENDS! had bone cancer. A written report in. He acknowledged her statement to start her chemotherapy. It was all employees. urged her to contact an oncologist and then told her she was going to not a good meeting as he laid out Voigt agreed that is a possibili- Latest news, immediately. beat cancer because she is the stron- what was wrong with her and the ty but he also called for gathering A biopsy quickly followed and gest person he knows. treatment she was about to experi- employee input before making online extras after returning home from the hos- “That helped me renew my de- ence. such a decision. Join the conversation pital, she went to her closet, found termination,” she said, adding she See RELAY, Page 8A See COUNTY, Page 8A and have fun with us on Facebook! Search for The Prairie Press and “like” us.

INDEX First Mid Bank and Trust begins conversion Calendar 2A Classified 10-11B BY NANCY ZEMAN Edgar County Savings and Loan was History 3B [email protected] chartered in April 1887 while First Obituaries 5A Sports 9-11A First Bank and Trust closed its Federal (later First Bank) was char- State 12B doors for the final time at 5 p.m. Fri- tered in July 1893. Milestones 2B day, paving the way for the conver- In addition to Paris, branches in sion to First Mid Bank and Trust this Champaign, Marshall, Martinsville, CONTACT US weekend. Rantoul and Savoy will be convert- Work on the outside the building ed to First Mid Bank this weekend. To share a news tip, request began in earnest Friday afternoon The First Mid banking center located an extra copy or to advertise, call 217-921-3216 or email when the familiar First Bank signs at 2229 South Neil Street in Cham- [email protected]. began coming down. The bank will paign will merge with First Bank at Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. be closed today and will reopen 1251 Woodfield Dr. in Savoy. Monday-Friday Monday as First Mid Bank and Trust. First Mid Bank & Trust and First The conversion is the end of a long Bank officials have been working to- Gary Henry/The Prairie Press history of both First Bank and Trust gether for several months to make New signs going up mark the final changes in the transition of First Bank and — formerly known as First Feder- the transition as smooth as possible Trust to First Mid Bank and Trust, after the Mattoon-based bank purchased the al Savings and Loan — and Edgar for customers. Paris bank and all of its branches. Workers from Monitor Sign Service were busy County Savings and Loan, which Laura ZuHone, vice-president Friday changing all of the exterior signs at the property located at Central and previously merged with the former. See FIRST MID, Page 11A Court in Paris. 2A | SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 WEATHER/CALENDAR | 217-921-3216 | prairiepress.net

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TODAY — Mostly sunny and seasonal with ALMANAC SUN AND MOON EVERETT LAU Weather highs in the mid 80s. Paris through noon Tuesday. Sun Moon Wizard SUNDAY — Highs once again top out in the Temperature Rise Set Rise Set @elau_weather on Twitter mid 80s under sunny skies. High/Low ...... 84°/65° TODAY 5:59 a.m. 7:52 p.m. 6:06 a.m. 8:20 p.m. @EdgarCoWx on Twitter Record High ...... 100° in 1941 MONDAY — Almost a copy and paste SUNDAY 6:00 a.m. 7:51 p.m. 7:20 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Paris Area Weather Record Low ...... 47° in 1965 forecast from Sunday with sunny skies and MONDAY 6:01 a.m. 7:49 p.m. 8:32 a.m. 9:36 p.m. highs in the mid 80s. Precipitation TUESDAY 6:02 a.m. 7:48 p.m. 9:42 a.m. 10:10 p.m. Month to date ...... 16” Normal month to date ...... 1.37” WEDNESDAY 6:03 a.m. 7:47 p.m. 10:49 a.m. 10:42 p.m. Year to date ...... 31.12” THURSDAY 6:04 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 11:54 a.m. 11:14 p.m. Normal year to date ...... 26.44” FRIDAY 6:05 a.m. 7:44 p.m. 12:57 p.m. 11:48 p.m.

PLAN YOUR WEEK TODAY DON’T MISS Presbyterian Church. Weigh- in starts at 5:45 p.m. and the VERMILION COUNTY MUSEUM “NOISES OFF!” CONCLUDE SULLIVAN SUMMER SEASON meeting is 7 p.m. Contact Janice The Vermilion County Museum, The Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan closes its 2018 Stevens at 217-808-0078 for Danville, is holding an open Summer Season with a play called the funniest farce ever writ- more information. house 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 11 ten — “Noises Off!” WEDNESDAY a.m-2 p.m. Sunday. Visitors may “Noises Off!,” which premiered on Broadway in 1983, pres- tour the museum and the Fithian ents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop ANNUAL TEACHER BREAKFAST Home free of charge during the called “Nothing’s On. “Doors slamming on and offstage, intrigue Local churchwomen will host the open house hours. and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and annual back-to- school breakfast classically comic play. Brimming with slapstick comedy, “Noises for teachers in Paris 95 and TALK BACK VFW STEAK SUPPER Off!” is a delightful backstage farce. Crestwood schools at 8 a.m. at The monthy VFW Auxiliary steak Direction is by The Little Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Lake Ridge Christian Church. ACCURACY CHECKS let us know that, too. supper is from 5-7 p.m. at the Therese S. Kincade. Everyone makes mistakes. post home on West Court Street. “Noises Off!” closes Sunday, Aug. 22. PHS CLASS OF 1964 We strive to make fewer of BE A PART OF OUR PAPER A complete schedule of show times and ticket prices can be PHS Class of 64 will begin them. It is our policy to check We invite our readers and the HUMORIST PERFORMING found at thelittletheatre.org. Tickets may be purchased by call- planning their 55th Reunion to be every story for its accuracy. Edgar County community to Aaron Wilburn, a humorist, ing 217-728-7375 or ordered online at thelittletheatre.org. held in 2019. 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81551 1805_NSIOfotrf-1 prairiepress.net | 217-921-3216 | ON THE RECORD SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 | 3A Former coach sentenced to 60 years BY SUZANNE WILLIAMS defense table in a black and said, “I was an innocent child letters to her with references and the damage abuse allega- “I was passionate about their [email protected] white county jail jumpsuit. until Barry decided I would be to the sexual abuse events. The tions would cause his family. success, most importantly I CHARLESTON – Former “A coach is someone in his next victim.” letters were sometimes on When it was time for the challenged them to chase their girls youth basketball program charge with the responsibility She deliberately attended a Holiday Inn Express stationary victim impact statements, the dreams,” said Wolfe. coach Barry S. Wolfe, 54, Mar- of teaching and protecting not distant college to break all con- with an arrow pointing to the second victim described the He denied many of the facts tinsville, received the maxi- placing them in dangerous sit- tact with her abuser. hotel’s logo. trauma brought on by the sex- presented during the hearing mum sentence of 60 years in uations. You failed miserably “I pray putting you behind “Numerous assaults hap- ual abuse. She described the and told the court. prison Friday afternoon related in that respect,” O’Brien said, bars will allow me to build my- pened at multiple hotels,” she effects as, “There is no words “I am a monster in this to the criminal sexual assault of adding Wolfe took advantage self up,” she said. said. to say…A black hole I was courtroom today, but I am not several former teen players. of the young women to satisfy The second victim described She also said the messag- trapped in.” She noted she has a monster.” Wolfe said. “I love Coles County resident judge his deviant sexual desires. Wolfe’s control through text es from the defendant never not been allowed to be her- these kids, not sexually. They Brien O’Brien sentenced Wolfe The prosecution’s part of the messages, emails and hand- stopped. self since the abuse began but will be in my heart because I to the maximum of 15 years for sentencing hearing began with written letters praising the She read one text message showing courage she added, believe in them.” each of the four counts of fel- testimony by three of the vic- young athlete’s success, while for the court, “Good morning “You brought this upon your- Before apologizing to his ony criminal sexual assault to tims. The Prairie Press is with- expressing love toward her. beautiful you...Miss hanging self. I have decided to stand up wife of 33 years, two adult which he previously pleaded holding the victim’s names to “When I went to college out with you. Love you.” and fight and no longer be un- children, mother and brother, guilty. The sentences are con- protect their privacy. I stopped responding to his The message, she said, had der your control.” Before con- Wolfe said to his accusers, “I secutive and Wolfe must serve The first victim, who played hundreds of text messages a code phrases such as “Hanging cluding she added, “I forgive will forever believe in you no at least 85 percent of the time six years for Wolfe, testified day,” she said. out” as a reference to the abuse. you...I am free from you.” matter what you say or con- before he is eligible for parole. Wolfe started making com- After blocking Wolfe’s num- “That’s what he called it to The third victim’s statement demn me.” “To the victims and their ments about her body, which ber on her cell phone, his anger be discrete,” she said. claimed she was enslaved in a His closing remarks were di- parents I can’t understand eventually escalated to kissing escalated to the point where Another message she read cult, where none of the victims rected to the judge. the true pain. I applaud and and progressed to other sex- Wolfe threatened to come and aloud threatened to release knew there were other girls “I’m not a bad person,” acknowledge your courage ual acts. She described faking watch her play college basket- sexually explicit material of her also being abused. Wolfe said. “When you consid- and coming forward today... illnesses and trying to avoid ball. That incident prompted on the Internet. It said simply, “Not one thing about him er my fate today, I am someone You may have saved others situations that could place her her to report the abuse to cam- “Going viral now,” and she in- was real. The only thing true who made mistakes. I want to from harm from this man,” in danger. pus police. terpreted it as an attempt to was his extreme and endless look at these people and say I said O’Brien before announc- “It was the worse place to The final victim, who be- control her. arrogance,” she said, describing love and care about them and I ing the sentences. “This is not be,” she said describing being gan playing for the organi- The final witness for the Wolfe as racist and homopho- am sorry. All I want your honor about basketball it is about a alone with the coach in his per- zation at age 14, testified the state was former Mattoon Po- bic. She asked the judge to im- is I want their success.” person who held a position of sonal vehicle. abuse began gradually with lice Chief Jeff Branson who pose a 60-year sentence. Defense attorney Ed Piraino trust… He grossly abused that She explained he controlled comments about her physical questioned Wolfe Oct. 26, In conclusion she said, “You asked the court to consider power and trust and chose the her through numerous daily body shape. She also described 2017, in Casey. might be in our past but no lon- Wolfe’s absence of prior crimes victims carefully to prey upon text messages and threatening Wolfe’s manipulative control Branson said Wolfe admit- ger are you in our future.” as an important mitigating them.” to take away college basketball that included threats to release ted to portions of the sexual Wolfe’s statement in allocu- factor, but O’Brien was more The judge noted Wolfe ma- scholarships if she refused his sexually explicit photos and a crimes. That interview was tion pointed out his 30-year swayed by the need to create nipulated the players by con- advancements. She also de- video on social media along recorded on Branson’s body business history and absence a deterrence of future crimes trolling playing time, practice scribed her attempts to break with threats to take away her camera, and the video was of a criminal record. He de- with the sentence. events, future opportunities away from Wolfe’s constant basketball friends. She stated played during the sentencing scribed his passion for the “I am sending a loud and and financial scholarshipscontrol and the repercussions Wolfe showed up at her house hearing over a defense objec- basketball organization he cre- clear message with the hope among many other aspects of she faced when she avoided when she was alone on several tion. ated. He painted a picture of that no other coach or super- the young girls lives. communication with him such different occasions. Wolfe showed emotion only his desires to see the children visor will abuse that power to O’Brien also spoke to Wolfe as blackmail. When she tried to avoid when the video exhibited him involved in his travel basketball your extent,” said the judge directly who was seated at the In her impact statement she communication, Wolfe mailed discussing how his life is ruined program become successful. speaking directly to Wolfe. Clark County Fair opens Monday in Marshall BY SUZANNE WILLIAMS as, their cousin Barry Knox Tickets for the performance tants vie for the Clark County ken Horn Rodeo. The rodeo 7,200-pound modified gas; [email protected] along with their best friend are $30 for standing or lawn Junior Miss crown — Savan- features Jim McElroy, a black- 8,000-pound street diesel and MARSHALL – The Clark Josh McSwain are an American chair seats on the track and $25 nah Short, Kennedi Mullen, smith by trade, and wife San- 8,000-pound open diesel. The County Fair at Marshall kicks Country band known for such for grandstand seating. Courtney Davidson, Laura dy along with their two sons events are point pulls with a off Monday with a weeklong hits as the group’s 2013 break- Dairy judging opens the fair Robinson and Courtney Phil- Kenny and Kevin from Ripley, guaranteed $4,000 purse. schedule of events featuring out single, “Carolina” and two at 9 a.m. Monday with harness lips. Ohio. Beef judging is 8 a.m. Fri- shows in front of the grand- additional singles “Close Your racing at 6 p.m. Carnival rides also begin Thursday events start at 8 day followed by the open steer stand each evening. Eyes” and “Already Callin’ You Tuesday features the Clark Tuesday by Brady’s Amuse- a.m. with sheep judging and judging. A highlight for many is the 7 Mine.” County Fair Queen Pageant ment of Valdosta, Ga. Rides are swine judging. The evening at- Traditionally, the biggest p.m. Friday concert by country American Country singer at 7 p.m. The 2017 Fair Queen free 5 to 10 p.m. each evening traction at 7 p.m. is the South- crowd for the fair is Saturday music group Parmalee, with and songwriter Jordan Davis, Whitney Stirrett will crown through Saturday, with the $6 ern Illinois Truck Pull. Pull night when the demolition special guest Jordan Davis. the 2017 New Country Music one of three queen contestants gate fee. classes are 6,500-pound stock derby gets underway at 6 p.m. Parmalee, comprised of Artist of the Year, opens the Alex Stone, Julia Seaman and Wednesday’s grandstand en- gas; 6,700-pound stock gas; Inspections of the participating brothers Matt and Scott Thom- show. Sara Newbold. Five contes- tertainment is the 7 p.m. Bro- 6,500-pound modified gas; vehicles is from 1 to 5 p.m. Thank you Edgar County www.edgarcountyfair.com Edgar County Queen and Little Miss Photos Courtesy of Cathy Drake As another year has come and gone there are not enough words to express our gratitude to all of Edgar County. As another year has come and gone there are not enough Picture words to expressFrom our gratitude volunteers to all of to Edgar those County. attending the events, to the superintendents, we say thank you. Picture From volunteers to those attending the shows, to the superintendentsAnd to wethe say businesses thank you. whose continuous

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SEE YOU in July 2019 4A | SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 ON THE RECORD | 217-921-3216 | prairiepress.net Paris man found in contempt for not paying BY SUZANNE WILLIAMS criminal and traffic call in COURT He was remanded to custody matter was continued for the scene of an accident charge. [email protected] Edgar County Circuit Court. pending posting of bond. preliminary hearing. A pretrial conference was Not obeying the terms of Shields was arrested on the dant is in indirect civil con- nSarah Lynn Hall, 30, Par- nJennifer M. Herbek, 40, scheduled. a criminal sentence can bring court’s order when he failed tempt for not applying his tax is, appeared in custody. She Kansas, was charged with a nAndrea Gross, 38, Paris, other consequences. to appear for a previous re- refund to his fines and costs as was charged with a Class 2 fel- Class 3 felony possession of pleaded not guilty with a jury Craig G. Shields, 23, Par- view of his sentence for a ordered. The matter was con- ony burglary and a Class 4 fel- methamphetamine. The pub- trial demand to a Class A mis- is, appeared in custody of Class A misdemeanor resist- tinued for a hearing at which ony possession of a controlled lic defender was assigned to demeanor domestic battery the Edgar County Sheriff’s ing a peace officer conviction. time Shields must provide a substance. The public defend- the case, and the matter was and a Class A misdemeanor Department for the July 30 The court found the defen- case for why the court should er was appointed and the continued for the preliminary battery charges. She hired an not impose additional sanc- matter was continued for the hearing. attorney and the matter was tions. preliminary hearing. She was nEthan T. Johnson, 19, Par- continued for a pretrial con- Other individuals appear- remanded to custody pending is, was charged with a Class A ference. ing before the bench during posting $30,000 bond. misdemeanor driving on a nThomas L. Harrier, 44, Ford the July 30 and Aug. 2 calls nKristin D. Jewell, 27, Par- revoked license. The public Danville, pleaded not guilty included: is, appeared in custody. The defender was appointed and with a jury trial demand to a 1500 N. Michigan P.O. Box 259 • Marshall, Illinois 62441 public defender was appoint- the matter was continued for a Class B misdemeanor speed- IN CUSTODY ed to represent him against a first appearance with counsel. ing offense. He has hired an Bus. Phone: Toll Free: nJerome Arnett, 41, Paris, Class A misdemeanor crimi- nJoseph L. Kauffman, 44, attorney and a pretrial confer- (217) 826-2346 1-866-826-FORD appeared in custody and was nal damage to property, two Chrisman, was charged with a ence was scheduled. charged with a Class 3 felony counts of a Class C misde- Class A misdemeanor driving nMarilyn N. Ingram, 57, Shawn Walton aggravated domestic battery meanor disorderly conduct on a suspended license and a Chrisman, pleaded not guilty Sales Representative and a Class A misdemeanor and a Class C misdemeanor Class A misdemeanor reck- with a jury trial demand to a Cell Ph: (217) 822-8077 domestic battery. Bond was assault charges. He pleaded less driving. He told the court Class C misdemeanor disor- set at $10,000, and the mat- not guilty with a jury trial he will hire an attorney. The derly conduct. A pretrial con- ter was continued for a first demand and a pretrial confer- matter was continued for a ference was scheduled. appearance. His bond condi- ence was scheduled. first appearance with counsel. nAaron D. Mullenix, 43, tions include no contact with In another matter, Jewell nSteven E. Petticrew, 24, Paris, pleaded not guilty the apparent victims or their pleaded not guilty with a jury Paris, was charged and pleaded with a jury trial demand to a Anytime, Paris residence, and he must trial demand to a Class A mis- not guilty with a jury trial de- Class A misdemeanor battery reside in Fairmont with his demeanor criminal damage to mand to a Class A misdemean- charge. A pretrial conference family. He was remanded to property and a Class B misde- or resisting a police officer and was scheduled. anywhere. custody pending posting of meanor criminal trespassing a Class C misdemeanor dis- nDustin Wayne Sallee, 36, bond. to real property. In this case, orderly conduct. He told the Kansas, pleaded not guilty nAnthony M. Conklin, 34, he was granted a personal re- court he will hire an attorney with a jury trial demand to Harrison, Mich., appeared cognizance bond. The matter and the matter was continued a Class A misdemeanor ag- in custody. His unresolved was continued for a pretrial for a pretrial conference. gravated assault charge. The charge of a Class 3 felony fail- conference. nDavid L. Pinnell, 57, Chris- matter was continued for a ure to register as a sex offend- nKyle Justice, 19, Hoope- man, was charged with a Class pretrial conference. er was continued for a negoti- ston, appeared in custody and A misdemeanor unlawful vio- nLeroy J. Schmitt, 34, ated plea. He was remanded was charged with a Class 3 lation of an order of protection. Charleston, pleaded not to custody pending posting of felony aggravated battery and He told the court he will hire guilty with a jury trial de- bond. a Class A misdemeanor bat- an attorney. A first appearance mand to a Class A misde- nRaymond Flannelly, 33, tery. The public defender was with counsel was scheduled. meanor driving on a suspend- In print. Online. On-the-go. Vincennes, Ind., appeared appointed and the matter was nBrandon Wayne Timmer- ed license charge. A pretrial

Newspapers reach 74% of Internet users in in custody. The defense filed continued for the preliminary man, 39, Paris, was charged conference was scheduled. an average week across multiple platforms and devices. a motion seeking either a hearing. He was remanded to with a Class 3 felony posses- nDavid Thompson, 60, More than 161 million adults read newspapers in print, online and on mobile devices in the past week. bond reduction or a furlough. custody pending posting of sion of methamphetamine. The Terre Haute, Ind., pleaded not The matter was continued to bond. public defender was appointed guilty with a jury trial demand www.prairiepress.netMultiple platforms are used by 54% of consumers who access newspaper content in an average week. another date. Flannelly has nSherry L. Ricketts, 48, and the matter was continued to a Class A misdemeanor KNOWLEDGE IS FREE — AND NOW DELIVERED Newspaper media consumers act on newspaper unresolved charges of two Paris, appeared in custody. for the preliminary hearing. domestic battery charge. The digital24 ads HOURS – 66% took A actionDAY, on7 DAYSan ad in A the WEEK. past month. counts of a Class 3 felony Her oral motion for a per- nAshley K. Whitley, 35, matter was continued for a Newspaper circulars are used by 73% of newspaper media users in an average month. possession of methamphet- sonal recognizance bond Paris, was charged with a pretrial conference. Source: Frank N. Magid Associates Inc., 2012 Newspaper Multiplatform Usage Study; Scarborough Research amine, a Class 3 felony threat- was denied. Her unresolved Class A misdemeanor retail ening a public official, a Class charges of a Class 2 felony theft. The public defender was OTHER MATTERS 4 felony criminal trespassing burglary and a Class B misde- appointed. A first appearance nJoshua P.S. Hornbrook, and three separate counts of a meanor criminal trespassing with counsel was scheduled. 27, Paris, appeared for a mo- Reach desirable audiences on trusted media brands. Class 4 felony violating of an were continued for a nego- nShelby L. Wilson, 22, tion to vacate jail time im- ASHERNewspaper Media: &In Print. Online.SMITH Anytime. www.newspapermedia.com order of protection, all were tiated plea hearing. She was Marshall, was presented with posed in his Class 3 felony Attorney’s at Law continued for a status hearing. remanded to custody pending a petition to revoke her proba- possession of methamphet- posting of bond. tion sentence for a Class 3 felo- amine conviction. The mo- ny possession of methamphet- tion was denied, and he was General Practice with Emphasis in: S E L L A F A R M CHARGES amine conviction. 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DERRICK MCCORMICK and graduated from Terre DAVID HENRY JR. Johnson of Chrisman, Melin- JOSEPH SMITH calf, Jeffery Paul (Amy) Smith CHRISMAN – Derrick Haute North High School CHRISMAN – David Au- da “Sis” (Trent) Simpson of HUME —Joseph Law- of Hume and Donald Henry Lee McCormick, 24, of in 2012. He then attended gustus Henry Jr., 66, of Chris- Georgetown, Melissa “Missy” rence Smith, 93, of Hume Smith of Hume; one brother, Chrisman was a beautiful soul Southern Illinois Univer- man, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, (Greg) Smothers of Chris- passed away Tuesday, July Paul Henry Smith formerly of who left this sity at Carbondale for one 2018, at Gib- man and Mariah (Cody) Mc- 24, 2018, at Evansville, Ind; 16 grandchil- world behind year before heading closer to son Family Conkey of Paris; two sisters, Signature dren; and 13 great-grandchil- much too home. Center for Diana (Dean) Craig of Chris- Healthcare, dren. soon Tues- Mr. McCormick was well Hospice, man and Suzanne (Mike) Terre Haute, He was preceded in death day, Aug. 7, known in the Chrisman area Terre Haute, Grafton of Hume; eight Ind. by one brother, Robert Shel- 2018. for his athletic ability and tal- Ind. He was a grandchildren, Eli and Maecy A Funeral service was Fri- ton Smith; one sister, Mary A funer- ent, as well as his wit and hu- farmer in the Johnson, Morgan Simpson, day, July 27, at St. Michael’s Elizabeth Smith Harmon; MCCORMICK al service mor. He excelled in baseball, HENRY C h r i s m a n Layne, Haydan and Natalie Catholic Church. Burial was and one granddaughter, Em- is 11 a.m. basketball, track, cross-coun- area for many Smothers and Elliott and Ka- in Young America Cemetery. ily Harbaugh. CDT Monday, Aug. 13, at try, golf and football. He was a years. dence McConkey; and sever- The Joines Funeral Home of After graduating from the Christian Church. Visita- key player in taking the Chris- A funeral service is 5 p.m. al nieces and nephews. Newman was in charge of the Hume High School in 1943, tion is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. man Cardinals to the 2011 1A Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Kra- Mr. Henry was a member arrangements. he enlisted in the United CDT Sunday, Aug. 12, at the IHSA Basketball Super Sec- bel Funeral Home. Burial of the Bloomfield Masonic Mr. Smith was born May States Navy where he honor- church, and again from 10 tional and led in team assists follows at Hoult Cemetery. Lodge, Danville Consistory, 29, 1925, at Hume, the son ably served in the Pacific The- a.m. until the service time and steals that year. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Edgar County Shrine Club of the late Henry Asa and ater during World War II and Monday at the church. Krabel As a running back for the Monday, Aug. 13, and again and the Montezuma Fish Ella Shelton Smith. He mar- survived a direct torpedo hit Funeral Home is in charge of Georgetown-Ridge Farm/ from 4 p.m. until the service & Game Club. He enjoyed ried Betty Jane Lieb Lucas on his ship, the USS Bennett. arrangements. Chrisman Buffaloes, hetime Tuesday at the funeral hunting, sporting clays, slow of Newman April 6, 1948. A lifetime resident of Mr. McCormick was born thrived as offensive MVP, home. country drives in his truck, Together they raised a family Hume, he was actively en- Feb. 7, 1994, at Terre Haute, All-Conference running back, Mr. Henry was born July shooting baskets with his kids of three daughters and three gaged in farming, was a mem- Ind., the son of Brian McCor- All-County running back 16, 1952, at Danville, the son and grandkids, playing pool sons. ber of the local volunteer fire mick and Lisa Yaw McCor- and defensive back. He also of the late David Augustus and riding horses. Surviving are his six chil- department, the Roth- Wil- mick. earned a place on the 2011 and Margaret Louise Trout Memorial donations may dren, Mary Louise (James) liams American Legion Post He is survived by his par- Commercial-News All-Area Henry. He married Gloria be made to Hospice of Wa- Mies of Petersburg, Lawrence #369 and St. Michael’s Cath- ents, Lisa McCormick of First Team. In the spring of Jean Harvey April 10, 1976, bash Valley of Terre Haute, Michael Smith of Hume, Sar- olic Church. Chrisman and Brian (Rose) 2011, he broke a 40-year-old at the Chrisman Nazarene Ind. ah Jane (Michael) Ciolli of Memorial donations may McCormick of Terre Haute; Vermillion County record in Church, and she survives. Online condolences at Terre Haute, Elizabeth Ann be made to Roth Williams sisters, Amber McCormick long jump, clearing 22-feet He is also survived by four www.krabelfuneralhome. (Matthew) Harbaugh of Met- American Legion Post #369. of Lake Worth, Fla., and and ¾ inches. Teammates children: Melanie (Scott)com. Alicia “Tai” McCormick of and opponents counted on Indianapolis, Ind.; grandpar- his competitiveness. ELEANOR SANDERS scheduled. ents, Betty “Granny” Camp- While living in Champaign PHYLLIS CRAWLEY Survivors include her son, MARSHALL – Eleanor Pearce Fu- bell of Terre Haute, Billie from 2013 to 2018, ne made MARTINSVILLE – Phyl- Herbert Crawley of Martins- Jane Sanders, 92, of Mar- neral Home McCormick of Champaign, numerous friends working at lis Yvonne Crawley, 82, of ville; daughters, Valla (Jim) shall, passed away 7:50 is in charge and Larry and Carole Yaw of Guido’s Bar and Grill and Jim- Martinsville, passed away at Taylor of Martinsville, Myra a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, of the ar- Chrisman; and several aunts, my Johns. 1 a.m. Fri- Hollingsworth of Yale and at Burnsides Community rangements. uncles, cousins and two neph- Many knew him as an ath- day, Aug. Maria (David) Washburn of Health Center. SANDERS Memorial ews. lete, but he was also an artist 10, 2018, at Palestine; 16 grandchildren; Per her request, the funer- donations He was preceded in death and a foodie, spending time Heartland and 19 great-grandchildren. al is a graveside service at 1 may be made to a charity of by his grandfather, Willie drawing, writing short sto- Nursing She was preceded in death p.m. today, Aug. 11, at Au- the donor’s choice. Campbell. ries and perfecting recipes. Center, Ca- by great-grandson, Austin burn Cemetery, rural Mar- More information and Mr. McCormick had an He was an avid fan of anime sey. Washburn. shall, with Pastor Tim Duke online condolences at www. infectious smile that would and shows such as Walking CRAWLEY A grave- Mrs. Crawley was a 1954 officiating. No visitation is pearcefuneralservices.com. light up any room he walked Dead, Game of Thrones and side service graduate of Paris High into and a laugh that was sim- Vikings. When he was into and burial is 10 a.m. Monday, School. She worked for ply contagious. He had a kind something, he was all in. Aug. 13, at Ohio Cemetery, CBS in Terre Haute, Ind., HERBERT MARSHALL may be made heart for people who came Mr. McCormick recently Melrose Township, Clark Charles Marine in Casey and MARSHALL – Herbert to the Veter- into his life, always generous moved back to Chrisman and County, with Brother Billie as a CNA at Casey Nursing Bruce Marshall, 88, of Eff- ans of For- with his warmth and hugs. He was happy and grateful to re- Ray Ulrey officiating. Green- Home. She enjoyed garden- ingham, and formerly of eign Wars had a fierce love for his family connect with his childhood well Funeral Home is in ing, reading and spending Marshall passed away at 8:04 Post #5975 and was a gracious champion and hometown friends, who charge of the arrangements. time with her family, espe- p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, Transporta- of game nights. He was fun describe him as a loyal and Mrs. Crawley was born cially her grandchildren. at the Gibson Family Hos- MARSHALL tion Fund. loving, compassionate and trusted friend. Aug. 7, 1936, at Marquette, Memorial donations may pice/Wabash Valley, Terre More in- talented. He leaves behind Memorial donations may Mich., the daughter of the be made to Clark County Haute, Ind. formation a light that will continue to be made to the Edgar Coun- late Harry M. Somerville Animal Shelter, 15303 E. An- Military graveside rites are and online burn bright inside all that ty Homeless Organization in and Dorothy Rogers Somer- derson Rd., West Union, IL 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at the condolenc- knew him. Paris. ville. She married William 62477. Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, rural es at www. He grew up in Chrisman Online condolences avail- C. Crawley June 21, 1954, Online condolences at Martinsville. pearcefuner- where he completed kinder- able at www.krabelfuneral- at Strasburg, and he passed www.markwellfuneralhome. Memorial contributions alservices.com. garten through his junior year home.com. away May 10, 2008. com. HOURS: Monday-Friday JEANNE SHY She is survived by two MERNA COMBS Memorial 9am-5pm Jeanne Babb Shy, 98, of daughters, Jayne Ann (Mike) OAKLAND – Merna donations Saturday 9am-12pm Greenville, S.C., and formerly Anderson of Smolan, Kan., Combs, 87, of Oakland, may be made Evenings By Appt. of Paris, passed away at 8 p.m. and Kathy Sue (Howie) passed away Monday, Aug. to the Five Monday, Aug. 6, at Rolling Quackenbush of Moore, 7, 2018. Mile House • Competitive Green Village, Greenville. S.C.; two grandchildren, Greg A graveside service is 1:30 Foundation. Pricing She was formerly a bookkeep- (Heiké) Anderson of Smolan, p.m. today, Aug. 11, at Liber- COMBS More in- er for Edgar County Supply Kan., and Valerie Anderson ty Cemetery. formation • Experience Company. of Mission, Kan.; and one Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 and online condolences at A graveside service was 2 great-granddaughter, Desiree p.m. today at Krabel Funeral www.krabelfuneralhome. • Quality p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Fair- Harrison of Emporia, Kan. Home. com. view Cemetery, near Kansas, She was preceded in death Work with the Rev. Jack Woods of- by two brothers, Wayne Babb Now Available: Adams Mahogany ficiating. Stewart and Carroll and Pfc. James Babb; two sis- RANDALL JOSEPH be made to Funeral Home assisted the ters, Neva Price and Patricia Randall Ray Joseph, 42, a charity of 402 West Jasper St. • Paris, IL family with the arrangements. Wombacher; and one infant of Paris, passed away Aug. the donor’s Mrs. Shy was born March sibling. 3, 2018. choice. (217) 463-1699 22, 1920, at Isabel, the daugh- Mrs. Shy was a member of A memorial visitation More inter of the late Archie O. and Saint Matthew United Meth- celebrating his life was held formation Grace Combs Babb. She mar- odist Church in Greenville. from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug JOSEPH and online ried Max Heltsley Shy Feb. 7, Online condolences at 10, at Templeton Funeral condolences 1942, at St. Louis, Mo., and he www.stewartandcarrollfuner- Home. at www.templetonfuneral- In print. passed away Dec. 24, 2001. alhome.com. Memorial donations may home.com. Online. On-the-go. Legendary Blackhawk Stan Mikita, dies; led team to title CHICAGO (AP) — When on the videoboard, often with ta died this past week. The lems with thinking, move- Stan Mikita got back together former teammate Bobby Hull former captain, who helped ment, behavior and mood. with the Chicago Blackhawks, right beside him. Chicago to the 1961 Stanley “He was surrounded by his www.prairiepress.net it was clear how much the rec- “I was proud to wear the Cup title, was 78. loving family whom he fierce- KNOWLEDGE IS FREE — AND NOW DELIVERED onciliation meant to the Hall Indianhead uniform for 22 Mikita’s family announced ly loved,” the family said in 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. of Fame forward. years,” Mikita said when he his death in a statement re- the statement. He became a team ambas- was honored before a 2008 leased by the team. No further sador, and then got a bronze home game. details were provided, but he statue outside the United Made it look good, too. had been in poor health after Center. He was a regular at The Blackhawks lost one being diagnosed with Lewy home games, drawing loud of the most revered figures in body dementia — a progres- cheers when he was shown franchise history when Miki- sive disease that causes prob-

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303. E. Wood Street • Paris, IL 61944 • (217) 465-6311 Thomas D. Carroll, Director Mark T. Anderson, Director Email: [email protected] Fax (217) 465-6312 www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com EDITORIAL BOARD: Nancy Roberts Zeman, publisher and editor Gary Henry, staff writer SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 6A Summer Parents, get involved program Moms and Dads are an important piece of a student’s educational success It doesn’t seem possible, but East OUR VIEW help their fellow students, not bully Central Illinois students begin This editorial reflects the views of The Prairie them. returning to their classrooms this Press’ editorial board. Other opinions on this The best school experience goes page may not reflect this view. aAs thesuccess summer begins to wind down, it’s week. It’s about time to shift into beyond the classroom. Students time to reflect on how great the summer school year mode and while the should be encouraged to take part in was because kids received nutritious meals frame of mind changes from year to activities at their schools, whether throughout the summer should also extend to the teach- months. year as kids progress from kindergar- ers and school administrators and it’s the fifth-grade band, the school The Edgar County Sum- ten through high school, some things should begin with four small words: drama program or participating in mer Food Program conclud- remain constant: What you get out How can I help? student council. Good athletes and ed its third successful year of school depends on how much you musicians are always in demand. Ev- this summer. This program One thing parents can do is ask is funded through the Illinois are willing to put into it. This applies teachers what they need to make ery school is a small city unto itself. State Board of Education and to parents as well as children. their classrooms hospitable. Maybe The students are its citizens — each AMANDA is the same program used While students are the ones who with a responsibility to contribute or during school for the lunch it’s boxes of tissues or bottles of hand MINOR attend school every day, the involve- lead in some way. GUEST program. The summer food sanitizer or some other supplies that COLUMN program allows anyone that ment by their parents can make a always seem to be in short supply. So whether the big decision your is 18 and under to receive a difference whether it’s helping with family will face this year is choosing meal with all of the required Perhaps the biggest contribution components for free. There are no income homework and providing a qui- every parent can make is to send to the right superhero lunchbox, or requirements, residence requirements, or et place to complete it, attending school students who are ready to choosing the right college or uni- other requirements except for age. The chil- open houses to meet teachers or learn — students who realize that by versity, the start of school is always dren receive a meal with all of the necessary just showing interest. Study after an exciting occasion. Make sure this components and sit and eat with their friends. applying themselves they can be as If they do not like something they are encour- study has found the more parents successful as they want to be. Send year is as good as it can be by taking aged to place it on the share table for others communicate with their children children who want to be challenged an active role with your student and to enjoy as long as it hasn’t been opened. about school, the great their level of your school. This year’s program began with Hannah — not students who need to be Volkmann deciding to become the site achievement in the classroom. babysat. Send students who want to Everyone will be better off for it. program supervisor. Hannah had experience Those lines of communication from working with the program in recent years. She participated in the Illinois State Board of Education training in the early summer and started on the planning process. DPI has First, Hannah began to secure locations for the program. Multiple parks were thought as a mechanism to reach more children; its work however, only two sites were chosen by the participants during the online registration. The program quickly changed to only one cut out site and a busing system was put into place to Last month, Rep. Chris- transport the children to the West Lake from tian Mitchell (D-Chicago) locations throughout Paris. MSB transporta- was interviewed by Chica- tion set up a route similar to that of the high go Public school bus route and flyers and signs were Radio posted. The children were picked up at five about his locations and dropped off at the West Lake new role to enjoy a meal and activities. The bus then as interim took them back to the locations where they executive were picked up. director of At the West Lake, children not only the Dem- enjoyed the free meals, they also enjoyed the RICH ocratic fun activities the park has to offer. During MILLER Party of many of the days, children dropped off at the CAPITOL Illinois. FAX See MINOR, Page 7A Mitchell was asked at one point about what YOUR VIEW the state party planned to do to counter Dan Proft’s newspaper empire. Proft, a conservative Shimkus: Military, veterans are better off activist and radio talk Responders We live in dangerous, unpre- Authorization Acts I voted for can The Forever GI Bill, which re- show host, operates about dictable times. The threats we face be found at armedservices.house. moved restrictions so eligible 40 news websites, from are not just the terror networks gov/ndaa veterans can use their education the Lake County Gazette, important and plots we’ve Providing the resources and benefits throughout their lives, to Rock Island Today to been disrupting training our troops need doesn’t instead of the current 15-year the Carbondale Reporter. for more than a end when they leave active duty, deadline. They all run stories with a decade, but also and it’s no exaggeration to say Our military and our veterans decided tilt toward Proft’s in violence major powers like this Congress and this president are better off now because of favored Republican can- Editor, The Prairie Press: Russia, China and have enacted the most sweeping these bipartisan bills I supported didates, who are pro-life, Enclosed is what could be considered part II North Korea who reforms to the Department of Vet- and that President Trump signed anti-union and pro-gun. of my respond don’t react in abusive situations wield a range of erans Affairs (VA) in a generation. into law. Proft receives mil- letter printed last June. I honestly did not see JOHN nuclear, conven- Major VA reforms signed into Veterans, or any constituent, lions of dollars from the damage I inflicted until I was affected. SHIMKUS tional and cyber law this Congress include: having issues with the VA or any ultra-wealthy businessman GUEST Here are some more of my thoughts on COLUMN weapons. The Department of Veter- federal government agency are Dick Uihlein (Proft’s domestic abuse and how to respond. To ensure our ans Affairs Accountability and always welcome to contact my Liberty Principles PAC First responders show up in the middle of military remains Whistleblower Protection Act, office for assistance. reported receiving another some of the craziest moments and accidents the greatest fighting force in the which created a streamlined Constituents interested in $3.5 million just last week of our lives. Calm, calculated and professional, history of the world, I supported and efficient process to remove, veterans affairs can sign up for a from Uihlein). they are trained to respond calmly long before legislation this Congress to add demote or suspend any VA em- veteran-specific newsletter with Rep. Mitchell called the crisis or accident. 20,000 troops, give them a 2.6 ployee for poor performance or information and updates, as well Proft’s papers fake news, The training takes time and is what separates percent pay raise, which is the misconduct. as more general email updates, at and clarified that he the responders from the others at the scene largest in nine years and invest in The VA MISSION Act, which shimkus.house.gov didn’t mean to use the of an accident or crisis. Most are hysterical, our missile defense capabilities, consolidated the VA’s multiple (Rep. John Shimkus (R-15th term the way President distraught and overwhelmed with emotions. combat vehicles, as well as new community care programs and District) represents Edgar County Donald Trump employs it The same is true in most domestic alterca- aircraft (including F/A-18s built authorities and provides further in Congress. He is a West Point to describe The Wash- tions —– emotions are out of control, hysteria in St. Louis) and submarines. funding to sustain the Choice graduate and a retired Army ington Post, The New and anger run the scene. To take a minute in the Detailed summaries of the cur- Program so veterans can get the lieutenant colonel. Contact him at York Times, CNN and middle of a heated argument is very hard, if not rent and past National Defense care they earned and deserve. shimkus.house.gov) other established national impossible. news outlets. Mitchell Without the training of a responder, things said his party intends to can go south in about four seconds. This train- counter Proft’s pro-GOP, ing begins in our own self-esteem and personal Trump still being Trump with his tweets anti-Democratic Party boundaries. We need to be assertive early in our messages with its own family and relationships. Trump is still being Trump. didate - Hillary Clinton - who lots in a CNN interview with profes- messaging. Communicate honestly in the beginning Whether he’s holding his stand- of Democrats didn’t like, either, sional Trump-hater Don Lemon, I use Google to auto- from day one, and when conversations occur up political rallies in Wilkes-Barre and therefore didn’t show up to the president tweeted: matically track news sto- in the family or relationships, talk and express or Ohio, or vote for at the polls. “LeBron James was just inter- ries published about every boundaries, agree together as a family or with a delivering his Now Democrats have someone viewed by the dumbest man on contested legislative race partner on boundaries. If and when boundar- incendiary early even bigger to collectively hate - television, Don Lemon. He made in the state, and for weeks ies are crossed, respond with a conversation. morning tweet Donald Trump. LeBron look smart, which isn’t now, maybe 90 percent of See LETTERS, Page 7A storms, he’s not He’s already given them easy to do. I like Mike!” the coverage of all those going to change plenty of reasons to put on their Though the president sided candidates is coming from WHO WE ARE his wild and crazy Impeach Trump Hats and get with Michael Jordan fans in just a single information ways. out and vote for Democrats in the great debate over who’s the source: Dan Proft. MICHAEL He’s been doing the November congressional greatest NBA player of all time, “Democrat Statehouse REAGAN a lot of great stuff elections. Mike sided with LeBron James, hopeful betting taxpay- MAKING in Washington, er-funded abortion, prop- Paris Beacon-News SENSE But last week the president who had charged the president but if he wants made things more difficult for with using athletics and athletes erty tax hikes popular with SERVING EDGAR COUNTY SINCE 1848 to stay there he’d himself by foolishly making a few to divide the country. DuPage voters,” was the better be careful. million new enemies in the sports Through a spokeswoman, Jor- headline on a July 23rd sto- Published by The raw party numbers are world by personally attacking dan responded, “I support LeB- ry in Proft’s DuPage Policy Prairie Beacon, LLC against him. LeBron James. ron James. He’s doing an amazing Journal about Terra Costa Last time around, in 2016, the Responding to the negative job for his community.” Howard, the Democratic Nancy Roberts Zeman, publisher and editor Democrats had a deplorable can- things the NBA superstar had said See REAGAN, Page 8A See MILLER, Page 7A

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MILLER quote a Windhorst Facebook Party Chairman Michael J. MINOR and stimulate our economy. A Tuscany’s and Jennifer for all FROM PAGE 6A post. The story claimed that Madigan (D-Chicago) has FROM PAGE 6A total of 831 meals were distrib- of their hard work in making Windhorst is running on, reported $43,433 in July con- uted to this program. A menu this program successful this challenger to Rep. Peter Breen “a platform of greater fiscal tributions to Lance Yednock, park from the bus enjoyed was distributed and kids could summer. (R-Lombard). After noting responsibility and tax reform.” a Democrat running for the the splash park. This choose either a hot lunch or Another organization that how many doors she’s been Another story in the same Illinois State House of Repre- program was also very bring their own lunch. This molded to fit our requests knocking on, the article went publication is titled, “Wind- sentatives against incumbent beneficial to those families became a great partnership throughout the summer was on to claim that Howard is, horst vows to work for every Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator).” that came to the splash and a win/win for the kids and Ball Transportation. After “unabashedly touting far-left resident of 118th House Dis- And there’s this recent lede in park and learned that they their parents. multiple changes they were policies historically unpop- trict,” and quotes directly from the Chicago City Wire: “Am- did not have to leave the This program could not able to find the best route in ular, if not anathema, to the another Windhorst Facebook mie Kessem argues that Rep. park for food or take time have been planned, imple- getting the children to the pro- upper-middle-class voters of post. “As your state representa- Robert Martwick’s actions to pack nutritious food for mented or funded without gram. This couldn’t have been her district.” tive, I will work hard to ensure are proof that he views voters their children. They just the generous support from so done without the patience and “Madigan spends $67K in that every corner of the 118th in the 19th House District as had to show up and receive many in the community. The the knowledge from Michelle July to boost West Chicago is given the time and effort second-class citizens.” the meals for their children. first thank you is to Hannah and Scott Ball. Again we Democrat State House hope- demanded by the position.” Yes, it’s only August. But This was also true for the Volkmann, who had the in- thank you for providing a great ful Villa,” another DuPage They’re not exactly Pulitzer almost all established local children that visited the sight and the passion to make service to these children and Policy Journal headline Prize contending articles, but news outlets have slashed their all-abilities park. sure the program was still making sure the kids felt safe declared last week about in- they aren’t designed to do budgets over the years, so Hannah also had activ- available to the kids in Paris. and cared for before returning kind contributions from the anything like that. The idea their reporting on these races ities planned for program She was also very instrumental home. Democratic Party of Illinois, appears to be simply publish- will undoubtedly continue to participants. Some of these in procuring funding to help in Another thank you goes out which is chaired by House ing flattering stories about the be sparse throughout the fall activities included making supplementing this program. to the City of Paris. The city Speaker Michael Madigan. candidates Proft’s political campaign. tie-die shirts, going to the Some of these funders would provided trash pickup and ad- Karina Villa is the Democrat organization supports. And if a voter happens to East Lake to swim and the like to be anonymous but have vertisement for this program running against Tonia Khouri Some stories are more in- use Google to find out what’s occasional kickball game. to know that they affected so and allowed everyone to not in retiring GOP Rep. Mike teresting than others, though. going on in his or her local During the program days many this summer. Other only enjoy a free meal but also Fortner’s district. One recent piece in the Metro legislative contests, that voter of June 4 to July 27, there donors were the Paris Kiwanis the great attractions that our Appointed Democratic state East Sun chronicled Demo- will be far more likely to be were 1,415 meals served to Club and the Presbyterian city provides. Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie’s cratic state Senate candidate directed to one of Proft’s out- children at the lake. Church. There are many more volun- Republican opponent received Brian Stout’s use of an anti-gay lets than anywhere else. Rep. During the first week, Sometimes it is not the teers and helpers that provided some favorable coverage the slur during a Facebook spat Mitchell and the Democrats 124 meals were served monetary donations that countless hours for these other day from Proft’s SE three years ago. Stout is have their work cut out for at Sylvian Park. During support the program the most; children and this program. Illinois News publication. running against the heavily them on this particular front. the week of June 11, the it is those that put hard work These volunteers know the im- “Republican state House favored Republican nominee (Rich Miller is the editor Fellowship of Christian and effort into performing pact they have made on these candidate Patrick Windhorst Jason Plummer. of the Capitol Fax blog and Athletes provided a Paris their duties. Tuscany’s agreed children this summer and the was impressed by Oliver But many if not most stories newsletter, which he has been Power Camp to residents. to provide the summer meals feeling of knowing that every North’s speeches during a are like this one from the publishing for more than 20 This sports day camp expe- this year. This is not an easy participant not only received recent tour of the area,” the Illinois Valley Times: “Illinois years. His email is capitolfax@ rience was completely free task, as meal counts change, a free meal but received the story began, then went on to House Speaker and Democrat gmail.com.) of charge for children enter- deliveries are rushed and friendship and the compassion ing fifth through the eighth overall program requirements the volunteers gave out so grades. Each day included for food safety and quantity freely. LETTERS never said that. If you spend your life with- solid athletic training from become cumbersome. All we can say is Thank You FROM PAGE 6A If fake news is the enemy in an ultra-conservative echo local high school coaches, Jennifer Malovski became and we hope to see you back as they say, then everyone but chamber, where an inordinate dynamic assembly speakers the beacon of the program next year for an even better It all starts with honest, Fox, who toes the party line is amount of time watching Fox and Biblical discussions led in making sure that all of the program. assertive conversation. Place fake. Sounds just like Russia News is your daily routine, by high school and college children received hot and (Amanda Minor is the a sign or agreement plaque in to me. you will learn only what the FCA athletes. The Summer nutritious meals. Even when Douglas County Health the family room, with prin- George Orwell said the goose-stepping right-wing Food Program partnered requests became difficult, she Department administrator cipal boundaries on them. If best description of a fascist is want you to know. Believe me, with this great organization made it work with a smile. We who oversees the summer food this itself is a problem, then the word bully. I shall always be grateful to my and provided over 300 would like to publically thank program.) the relationship may need According to this adminis- parents who brought me up meals to the participants evaluated. tration, U.S. courts are biased, in an open, inquisitive atmo- during the camp. Respond to your life, don’t the FBI is corrupt, MSM sphere. Another site participat- just react in a panic during always lies and elections It was during World War ing in the program was the your life and end up in a hos- are rigged if Trump doesn’t II when Mussolini said of his Rec Summer Camp. This FISH FRY pital, prison or even worse. win. Let’s also add banning fascist regime if you pluck a camp provided activities th Take the time, set the Muslim and South American feather out of a chicken one at and field trips throughout August 25 boundaries. Love yourself immigrants, restrict voting a time, no one will notice. But the summer. In the past 4-7 p.m. (IL time) and you will by nature love and criminalize abortions and this time, in this perilous hour, children and parents were others. divert funding for public edu- we have noticed. expected to pack a meal ev- Curtis Wilson cation to the private schools. Trump’s hate movement ery day. By partnering with Tickets: $ Robinson Correctional Center Also high on the list is against the media is not new. our program, children were 9 in advance Trump’s attempt to bar any Two other men have called able to receive a hot nutri- $9.50 at the door Editor, The Prairie Press: investigation into his abuses the press the enemy of the tious meal for free. 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RELAY CHRISMAN table the purchase for more Commissioner Owen not- FROM PAGE 1A FROM PAGE 1A discussion with the vendor ed that price includes deliv- about keeping the per unit ery to Chrisman and driving “He told me I had a six- what the meters indicate price of 400 meters if the away the older vehicle. He and-one-half-inch tumor in- is flowing into customers’ city purchases 100 at a time was uncertain how soon the side my leg bone,” she said. homes and businesses. Such for staged installation. The new truck will be ready since “That’s huge for a cancer cell.” a discrepancy means the council agreed and the meter the Ford dealership has to The growth was made up city could collect 39 percent project was tabled. install the dump bed, nec- of several different kinds of more revenue for the water A long-standing issue of essary hydraulic system and cells meaning the cancer department if accurate me- what to do about the city safety lights on a chassis that had spread throughout her ters are in place. truck finally got resolu- is currently on order. body to obtain the different Another efficiency appeal- tion. One of the tasks of the The council approved the cells needed for the unusual ing to Shelatto is the reduc- all-purpose vehicle is spread- purchase growth. Gary Henry/The Prairie Press tion in time needed to read ing salt while snow plowing. Mayor Owen announced As a result, her treatment The survivor’s lap at the Relay for Life is a significant event for the meters. The salt resulted in a badly filling the vacancy creat- was mixture of different che- survivors and their family members. The job presently takes rusted dump bed and before ed when Chrisman Police motherapy formulas – some about three days and re- bids were finalized to replace Chief Toby Krabel resigned to target the bone cancer and quires more than one per- the bid, the truck developed to accept a position with the others to spread throughout son. Remotely read meters mechanical problems. Paris Police Department. her body and attack other can be done from a moving Street and alley commis- The mayor said part-time cancer cells. vehicle, will take less time sioner Tim Owen presented officer Jordan Hale served The prognosis was not and free city employees to a bid from state authorized as the interim chief and was good. She was told only 60 work on other projects. bidder Terry’s Ford of Peo- agreeable to a three-month percent of the people diag- Some reluctance was ex- tone to sell the city a 2019 trial period to determine if nosed with this particular pressed at spending more Ford F-450 equipped with the chief’s position can be cancer live five years past the than $70,000 at one time. a dump bed and all of the handled on a part-time ba- diagnosis. The other 40 per- Wolfe noted at least $16,000 required safety lights for sis. The council approved the cent don’t last that long. of the proposal is for the $48,214 and allow $6,000 plan and authorized Hale’s “I’ll be four years next software, computer andin trade for the city’s current pay at $18 per hour, retroac- month,” Costa-Kuglin said. reading device. He asked to truck. tive to July 19. Her treatment also included removing a large segment of her thighbone and replac- the road im- up, we have to position our- Gary Henry/The Prairie Press COUNTY ing it with a titanium rod to FROM PAGE 1A provements. selves to have the money avoid amputation of the leg. Grant North, left, and Jake North, right, made a pit stop at the The proj- to award the contract,” said That left her left leg one-half First Baptist Church booth for Wi Li Kit ice cream sundaes to “We need to fulfill our ob- ect to build Lawson. “EnerStar has been inch shorter than the right fuel up while walking laps at the Aug. 4 Edgar County Relay for ligation to our employees,” a bridge on really good to us.” one. Life. said Voigt. Staley Road During the reports section She spent 77 days, some in Monday was also the road LAWSON over Sugar of the county board meet- isolation, on the Union Hos- – some with faith and others for Life Committee had and bridge committee meet- Creek is still ing, county treasurer Don pital oncology floor. It was an not,” she said. high praise for both Cos- ing between county engi- one of some advances and Wiseman finally had some emotionally trying time for As the mother of twins, her ta-Kuglin and the fami- neer Aaron Lawson and the some reverses. good news to offer. He said her, her family and other sup- friends in Mothers of Multi- ly of honorary survivor full board. An Illinois Environmental while funding remains tight, porters as they were aware of ples in Edgar County helped Rayleigh Ike in delivering Lawson informed board Protection Agency study has the county is not facing the what else was happening on clean her house for a year, did emotional and powerful members the highway de- created complications be- dilemmas of years past. the floor. the family laundry, brought stories of what cancer does partment received orders cause the construction site is Wiseman noted his office “Most of the patients came meals and visited. to the patient and the pa- from the Illinois Depart- possibly in the habitat of an was able to do the first dis- there to die,” said Costa-Kug- She added her church tient’s family. ment of Transportation to endangered species of sala- tribution from local taxes lin. “Each day there was an- family brought meals and Bennett said the group post the Camp Bridge in mander. ahead of schedule and another group in the hallway prayed. is still counting money Kansas Township with a re- Lawson credited IDOT other distribution will fol- crying at the news.” “It was friends and neigh- and waiting for more to stricted weight notice. for providing excellent sup- low in about 30 days. The 11 months of chemo- bors that saved me,” she said. come in but it appears the The bridge is deemed port in trying to find a way “I didn’t have to solicit therapy she endured kept Her final message to the 2018 Relay will not make no longer suitable for an to build the bridge while re- line of credit bids this year, her alive, but it came at a audience was the human the $40,000 goal set for it 80,000-pound load and the maining mindful of the need because I thought we might cost. She received a lifetime spirit is resilient when faced by the American Cancer new maximum weight ca- to protect the salamanders. be able to squeeze by,” said supply of the chemotherapy with challenges, and she en- Society. pacity is 32 tons. Another problem for the Wiseman. medicines and can never take couraged everyone to not She said the final tally He had some encouraging Staley Bridge is some of the Airport manager Tom them again. only donate to research to will probably be around news about efforts to help property needed for con- Tuttle said July fuel sales The harsh chemicals de- help end cancer but also to $37,000 or $38,000. Symmes Township with road struction is now in probate. were the highest he has seen signed to kill the cancer cells lend emotional support to “It’s disappointing be- improvements in the vicinity On the positive side, since being manager. Part of also damaged her internal or- those they know with cancer cause we exceeded the of the Southfork Homestead Lawson said EnerStar has that was from sales to some gans, destroyed 50 percent of — even if it just involves sit- goal last year,” said Ben- ag-tourism attraction. agreed to provide up to an- crop dusters using the air- her hearing and left her with ting and holding someone’s nett. “We are pleased with The United States De- other $200,000 in loans, if port as a base but there was short-term memory loss. hand. how close we came.” partment of Agriculture Ru- needed, to help build the also an unexpected source. Costa-Kuglin said the doc- “You never know what it She attributes the short- ral Development program bridge. The money is from “Our Oshkosh traffic was tors and medicines saved her is you will do that will help fall to the weather. asked the highway depart- a fund EnerStar administers huge this year,” said Tuttle, life but they didn’t do it alone. someone survive,” said Cos- “It was so hot people ment to resubmit the fund- for the USDA Rural Devel- referring to planes going to “I was cured by people ta-Kuglin. didn’t come out,” Bennett ing application and ask for opment. the big air show at Oshkosh, who laid loving hands on me Sue Bennett of the Relay said. more money to complete “If Staley Bridge is moved Wis.

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Jr. high baseball Lady Redbirds are 4-1 opens Mayo pulls out close win against tough Cumberland team 9-8; downs Tri-County 14-0 BY TIM HENDERSHOT BY JEREMY PATTERSON Hofmann knocked a double and Caradan Hoffman. Each the team. runs in the frame and never [email protected] [email protected] into left field, driving in three managed multiple hits in the The team was led offensive- look back taking a 15-0 win KANSAS — Last season With the opening week runs in the process and tying contest. ly by the combined efforts of via run rule in five innings. the Tri-County Titans ju- of the softball season now in the game. Emma Kemper, Kensley Cox, The Titans managed only nior high baseball team see the books, the Lady Redbirds Mayo never looked back, MAYO 14, TRI-COUNTY 0 Pip Phillippi, Zoe Sanders, three hits on the day as the some strong growth with a of Mayo Middle School are scoring once more in the fifth HUME — Mayo over- Caradan Hoffman and Steph- trio Kelsey Luth, Thaylee mix of experience and youth redhot, going 4-1 including inning and twice again in the whelmed Tri-County on both anie Johnson, all who had hits Barry and Mollie Pollock all despite going 3-10. an exciting win against Cum- sixth. The Lady Redbirds sides of the ball to win a 14-0 in the game. Sanders also led went 1 for 2. Pollock added Most of last year’s team berland. then held off a late Cumber- contest Tuesday Aug. 7). the team with three RBI’s. a stolen base on the offensive is now gone on to the high The Lady Redbirds,land rally in the seventh in- Mackenzie Hofmann and The Lady Titans showed side. Luth went three plus school ranks bringing the coached by Christina Clark, ning to secure the win. Peighton Smith shined in their first game jitters, but innings in the start giving question of who will be the were able to ward off Cum- Zoe Sanders led the Lady their pitching efforts to shut stayed within striking dis- up seven hits and nine runs - players to step up in some berland in a 9-8 shootout. Redbirds in the circle, pitch- out their Tri-County foe. tance of the Redbirds only three earned - while walking very important places. After leading the first three ing four and one-third in- Hofmann threw four in- down 5-0 after three innings. three and striking out three. This year’s Titan squad innings of the game, the Mayo nings. She allowed six runs nings, striking out seven bat- The fourth inning was the dif- Pollock went the final three will have plenty of play- bats fell silent for an inning, al- on nine hits with three strike- ters while giving up only one ference maker as Mayo used innings in relief giving up ers with experience to fill lowing the Cumberland team outs. hit. Smith finished the game their experience to take ad- three hits and five runs - one in those vital positions to to jump out to a 6-3 lead. Mayo was led in hitting by for the Lady Redbirds with vantage of some costly errors earned - while walking three choose from. In the bottom of the Hofmann, Emma Kemper, one inning of relief. She re- in the field both physically and striking out two. The 2018 version of the fourth, however, Mackenzie Pip Phillippi, Kensley Cox corded the final three outs for and mentally to score nine See MAYO, Page 10A Purple, Orange and Blue will have 15 players — 13 of them returning from a season ago — to take the field RIZZO, BAEZ CELEBRATE CUBS SCORE for Coach Joe Morrisey’s Huge 7th team. Practice for the season opener began this past week inning in Kansas. The Titans will hope to improve on last year’s record with a players lifts TCT ready to go. Softball team takes The Titans do return first win of the year three players that will give them a possible pitching ro- over Martinsville tation. Gaige Cox, an eighth BY TIM HENDERSHOT grader from Shiloh, will [email protected] more than likely be the MARTINSVILLE — number one pitcher to go The Tri-County Titans to having the most innings junior high softball team pitched from one year ago. under Head Coach Joe Cox went 14 2/3 innings in Budd made the trek south six games on the hill going to Martinsville Thursday 0-1 with a 6.68 ERA giving afternoon to face the Mar- up nine walks while striking tinsville Blue Streaks in out 10. their second game of the Two pitchers that will be season. called upon to eat up more The girls hoped to innings are eighth grader bounce back from a slow Skylur Emery and seventh start to the campaign af- grader Justin Robertson. ter dropping a five inning Emery went 1 1/3 innings game at home against Paris in the lone game he pitched Mayo. in giving up three hits and Special to The Prairie Press Thursday’s contest was three runs, none of them Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, left, and Javier Baez, right, celebrate after scoring on single hit by Jason Heyward against the a game of ups and downs earned, while striking out Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday in Chicago. with TCT gaining an ear- five. Robertson appeared ly lead before the Streaks on the mound for one game roared back to tie the game not recording an out, but through six innings. will be a needed arm having In the end, it was a huge to replace three solid pitch- A walk plus single is a win nine run top of the seventh ers from a season ago. inning that propelled TCT On the other side of the to a 16-8 win to even their plate, the Titans are working CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Riz- record on the season. to improve an offense that zo walked the Cubs to a wild victory. After a scoreless first averaged .212 as a team and Rizzo walked with the bases loaded inning, the Titans broke scored 4.3 runs a contest. in the seventh inning after Jason Hey- through batting all nine Eighth grader Brenden ward broke up a no-hitter with a two- batters in the frame scor- Cash returns as the team run single in the sixth, and Chicago ing four runs capped off by leading hitter from last sea- beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on a two-run inside the park son batting ..214 with three Friday. home run by Thaylee Barry RBIs. Justin Robertson is In the first meeting between the making the score 4-0. next as he batted .179 with teams since they beat Washington The Streaks got one run an RBI and Skylur Emery is in the NL Division Series, the Cubs back in the bottom of the third going .167 with an RBI. won even though they didn’t get a frame as Allyson Truelove Out of the 15 players, hit against Nationals starter Jeremy singled home Bri Ham- only five of the players Hellickson. mond to cut the Titans played in five or more games Heyward finally broke through lead to 4-1. a year ago providing prime against Sammy Solis (1-2) with two The Titans kept up the opportunities for the Titans outs in the sixth. But just as big was pressure in the top of the to grow within to fill in the Rizzo walking three times. He sparked third inning batting seven missing production. the tying rally with one in a 13-pitch at- players and scoring three The schedule for TCT bat before forcing in the go-ahead run runs capped off by a two is full of top teams such as with another in the seventh. run double by Barry gving the Casey-Westfield Braves, Manager Joe Maddon got ejected, the Lady Titans a four lead Cumberland Raiders, Mar- but the Cubs pulled out the victory. again 7-1. shall Cubs, Salt Fork Storm, “The second one obviously was a big The Streaks then Villa Grove Blue Devils, one for us,” Rizzo said. “(Hellickson) matched that three run to- Unity Rockets, Paris Mayo was cruising, really hitting his spots.” tal in the bottom of the in- Redbirds and Paris Crest- Hellickson retired 17 in a row after Special to The Prairie Press ning highlighted by a single wood Eagles. issuing a leadoff walk to Rizzo in the Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, right, argues a call against his team with by Hammond to score Ava Out of the 10 games first. But things took a wild turn with umpire’s Bill Miller, left, and Todd Tichenor, center, as he is ejected from a baseball Gable. Hammond then scheduled, six of the con- two out in the sixth. game against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning, Friday. successfully stole home to tests will be played at home He walked Rizzo on 13 pitches and put the Titans lead back to — (three in Kansas and both Javier Baez and Ben Zobrist on arguing an interference call against umpire Bill Miller and went to first to three at 7-4. three in Hume). four to load the bases. Willson Contreras on the bases. The demonstrate his point that first base- TCT was held scoreless The Titans will begin Heyward took two balls from Solis Cubs thought they had runners on man Ryan Zimmerman could not have for the next three innings their season next Saturday, before lining a tying two-run single second and third after Kyle Schwarber caught the throw, anyway. while the Streaks continue August 11 with a home con- past second baseman Daniel Murphy. led off with a single and third baseman Maddon called it “obviously a hor- their comeback scoring a test at Ken Coffey’s Field of “I think I tried everything,” Hellick- Anthony Rendon’s throw sailed down rific call” that rewards defenses and combined three runs in the Dreams in Kansas against son said. “That’s why (Rizzo is) one of the right-field line. penalizes offenses and said the um- fifth and sixth innings. the Casey-Westfield Braves. the best hitters in our game.” Instead, he got called for interfer- pires should be allowed to “exercise All of a sudden the con- First pitch is set for 9:00 a.m. Chicago grabbed a 3-2 lead in the ence, leading to Maddon’s second ejec- judgment.” test was tied a 7-7 going at Kansas High School. seventh after Maddon got tossed for tion this season. 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MAYO Smith, Mackenzie Hofmann, of offense to go. The Villa ly four innings to complete, FROM PAGE 9A Caradan Hoffman, Stephanie Grove team managed to rattle with the Lady Redbird of- Edgar Johnson, Pip Phillippi and off three runs in the bottom fense striking their opponent MAYO 15, LAWRENCEVILLE 1 Sanders. Kemper and Sanders of the sixth to pull ahead 10-6 quickly. County’s The Lady Redbirds jumped drove in three RBI’s apiece in and Mayo was unable to heal, Mayo scored seven runs in out to a hot start in the first in- the contest as well. dropping the contest. the first inning with Emma Fan ning, driving in four runs and Mackenzie Hofmann, Kemper beginning the bar- giving up only one to Lawer- VILLA GROVE 10, MAYO 6 Stephanie Johnson, Zoe rage. The second inning yield- enceville. After that the Lady After falling behind early Sanders, Emma kemper, ed two runs while the third Headquaters Redbirds really got it rolling against a talented Villa Grove Kensley Cox and Phillippi led and fourth gave way to three as they rattled off 11 more team, the Mayo Redbirds the offensive unit for Mayo. runs apiece. We have your color runs in the game, winning de- mounted a comeback attempt Zoe Sanders recorded Kensley Cox and Stephanie s! cisively, 15-1. that, in the end, just fell short. the loss in the circle for the Johnson led the team in hit- Zoe Sanders secured the After four innings the Lady team, giving up four runs on ting with three and two hits Dalbey Designs win for the team, pitching all Redbirds were down 7-1 with five hits through one inning. each, respectively. six frames while merely allow- not much going their way. Mackenzie Hofmann pitched Mackenzie Hofmann was (217) 463-3911 ing two hits and one run. She That changed in the fifth, five innings, giving up six runs the star of the day, however, struck out 11 batters in the however, when Pip Phillip- on seven hits. as she pitched a complete 112 N Main St • Paris, IL process. pi scored on a single to third game shutout, allowing one To match their 15 runs, base. Two more runs followed MAYO 15, BLUE RIDGE 0 hit in her four innings in the the Lady Redbirds notched in the inning and another two Mayo defeated over Blue circle. Hofmann also added Cool off with our 15 hits, with contributions in the top of the sixth. This Ridge with an impressive nine strikeouts to her resume, OPEN DAILY coming from Emma Kem- pulled the Mayo team within 15-0 shutout. keeping the bases free of the Specials 11 A.M. – 9 P.M. per, Kensley Cox, Peighton one run with one more inning The contest took mere- Blue Ridge lineup. Philly Steak or Chicken $5.50 CUBS out the final two batters in the to make room for him on the Fedde (shoulder inflamma- Chicken Wrap, Chips & Drink FROM PAGE 9A seventh. Carl Edwards Jr. got 40-man roster. Chicago also tion) threw in the bullpen in three outs in the eighth after optioned left-hander Randy the bullpen on Friday. $6.00 (no substitutes) But Miller insisted: “In this former Washington pitch- Rosario to Triple-A Iowa to Cubs: The Cubs plan to Specials start Sunday! situation, (Contreras) inter- er Brandon Kintzler walked create a spot for De La Rosa have Darvish — sidelined fered with the first baseman’s the first two batters. Contre- on the active roster. since May 20 because of tri- ability to catch the ball. Be- ras picked Juan Soto off first ceps and elbow injuries — cause he was running inside from his knees before Mark TRAINER’S ROOM throw at least one more sim- Flavor of the week: fair territory — he was not Reynolds flied out and Mur- Nationals: OF Bryce Harp- ulated game before going on Pineapple running in the lane.” phy grounded out, and Pedro er was back in the lineup after a minor league rehab assign- Schwarber had to go back Strop worked the ninth for his being scratched from Thurs- ment. ... Ben Zobrist (sore to first. But he eventually ninth save in 12 chances. day’s game against Atlanta hip) started in right field after (217) 465-5812 scored when Greg Holland Hellickson gave up two because of a sore right knee. ... missing Wednesday’s game at 309 W. Jasper St. • Paris, IL walked Rizzo after Ian Happ runs, walked four and struck Martinez said RHP Stephen Kansas City. and Addison Russell singled out three. Murphy had three Strasburg (cervical nerve to load the bases, putting the hits and a run, but the Nation- impingement) is scheduled UP NEXT Cubs on top. als came up short after a 7-3 for about a 60-pitch bullpen Nationals: RHP Tanner Kyle Hendricks gave up homestand. session Saturday and will Roark (6-12, 4.21 ERA) looks two runs and eight hits in six pitch in a simulated game on to win his fourth straight start. Special of innings for Chicago, and five CUBS MOVES Wednesday. Martinez said he Cubs: LHP Jon Lester relievers combined to hold The Cubs signed veteran thinks Strasburg will need to (12-4, 3.44) hopes to return the Nationals scoreless the left-hander Jorge De La Rosa go on a minor league rehab to form after going 0-2 with rest of the way. and transferred righty Yu Dar- assignment before returning an 8.53 ERA in his past four the Month Steve Cishek (3-1) struck vish to the 60-day disabled list to the rotation. ... RHP Erick starts. $ 99 /gal 12 Not advertising … TCT for 3 with three runs scored FROM PAGE 9A and two RBI and Mollie Pollock had a double, a run Prestone Deals into the seventh and final in- scored, and an RBI. Sydney ning. McKenzie had a single and an In the top of the seventh, RBI. Vadas Auto Parts Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. the Lady Titans rejuvenated Kelsey Luth went the dis- 138 E. Court St. Paris, IL Sat 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. is like blowing kisses in the dark. the bats sending15 batters tance giving up six hits and Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. You know what you’re doing, but no one else does! to the plate and scoring nine eight runs - three earned - (217) 465-8551 101 N. Central Ave., Paris 217-921-3216 runs including a three run tri- while walking one and strik- ple by Barry, a run scoring sin- ing out twelve. Luth added a gle by Sydney McKenzie and single and a run scored at the a run scoring double by Mol- plate. lie Pollock. TCT was back up Bri Hammond went 3 16-7. for 4 with two stolen bases The Titan defense then and four runs scored for the held the Streaks to just one Streaks while Olivia Ham- run in the bottom of the mond added two runs scored frame to seal the 16-8 win. in the loss. Thaylee Barry hit for the The Titans (1-1) will travel cycle going 4 for 4 with a to Urbana Tuesday afternoon double, a triple, a home run, to face the Urbana Tigers. two runs scored and seven First pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. RBIs. Briana Reese went 2 at Urbana Middle School. Colts lose promising rookie RB for season INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — depth chart and appeared to Andrew Luck came out of the be in position to challenge for preseason opener unscathed. one of the top three jobs in Some of his teammates the receiving rotation. Repels the weren’t as fortunate. He spent the offseason Indianapolis Colts coach working out with recently Toughest Stains. Frank Reich announced Fri- inducted Hall of Famer Ran- day that promising rookie dy Moss and consistently receiver Deon Cain suffered showed the coaches he was a season-ending knee injury neither afraid of making and running backs Marlon catches in traffic nor using his Mack and Robert Turbin will 6-foot-2, 202-pound frame to be listed week to week after win jump balls. sustaining other injuries. Reich wasn’t even sure when “Really unfortunate. Ob- Cain tore his anterior cruciate viously, he was having a great ligament though he believed it camp,” Reich said during a came when Cain made a cut, conference call with reporters. trying to come back for the ball “We’ll support him and he’ll on a deep route. come back stronger next year.” “One of the traits Deon was All eyes, of course, were on flashing was an ability to real- Luck — who made his first ly win against press coverage game appearance in almost and that’s really an attribute 600 days and looked like his at this level,” Reich said. “But old self. we know we’ve got something He completed 6 of 9 passes special in Deon Cain. He’s a for 64 yards, leading the Colts good guy who can become a to field goals on their first two great player.” drives and even bounced up Losing Cain means the quickly after taking his first Colts are likely to stick with big hit on the surgically re- four-time Pro Bowler T.Y. paired right shoulder before Hilton, free agent acquisi- ® Paint Like No Other leaving the game. tion Ryan Grant and veteran It was exactly what the Chester Rogers as their top A trusted brand that is durable, washable, Colts — and an anxious fan three receivers. and available in thousands of colors. base — needed to see from And, for now, Reich seems the top overall pick in the content filling the other jobs 2012 draft. with other players already “Hopefully it brought a in camp such as veteran K.J. smile to the whole city (of Brent, who has impressed, too. 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A&R Service and Supply Police receive training to aid vets “Anything from the Roof to the Sewer” Encountering PTSD Veterans having suicidal PARIS, ILLINOIS victims may require thoughts are encouraged to Electrical (house rewiring and entrance upgrades), TWENTY VETERANS DIE call the Veterans Crisis Line a special approach 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 Technology/Computer, Surveillance Cameras, EACH DAY BY SUICIDE.... to talk with trained mental Security Systems, Handyman Service BY GARY HENRY health professionals. [email protected] OUR GOAL IS ZERO. Family members con- • Installation and Service Repair of all Makes and Models Paris police officers re- ONE IS TOO MANY.” cerned about a veteran’s be- • No Job to Big or to Small ceived special training Thurs- havior may call the VA in • 32 Years Experience, Industrial Maintenance day, Aug. 9, about how to deal SARAH NIXON Danville at 217-554-3000 for • Fully Insured and Bonded with military veterans who U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS advice. may be suffering from Post • Cant Find a Part or Fuse you need, Call us we can Help! Traumatic Stress Disorder CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE (PTSD) and are possibly sui- points to a veteran having not always a crystal clear sit- We are … 217-251-8354 cidal. suicidal tendencies. Other uation and officers must use Sam Roberts “Twenty veterans die each times when encountering an their experience and instincts day by suicide, that’s down individual behaving strange- to assess the scene. Edgar from 22,” said Sarah Nixon, ly police will not know if the “The more likely some- Suicide Prevention Case person is a veteran suffering one is to commit suicide the County. Manager with the U.S. De- from PTSD and encounter- more likely that person is to partment of Veterans Affairs. ing stressors leading to suicid- hide intent,” she said. “If they ADVERTISING: “Our goal is zero. One is too al thoughts. say they are not going to hurt 101 N. Central Ave., Paris many.” “You have to ask questions themselves but the wife tells 217-921-3216 The engine of this free She noted of that number and elicit as much informa- you they bought a gun and 14 never contact the VA seek- tion as possible to assess the are searching suicide on the ing helpLarger for their Bold problems. Header: risk,” Tom said Dolan Nixon. for Edgar CountyInternet, Sheriff you have someone The other six might be VA She recommended officers at risk. When dealing with a Tom Dolan for Edgar County Sheriff clients for general health care use a S.A.V.E approach in veteran at risk it is important Underneath Header, please place the photo, and under that, this text: Did you know that the Edgar County Sheriff Department often has just but do not discuss emotional such situations. The acronym to remain calm and let the issues with the VA’s mental stands for Signs of suicide, veteran talk.” one Deputy on duty? On one recent Sunday afternoon, this resulted in a health providers.Everyone knows youAsking have about to maintain suicide, Validat your- fleetOne of ofvehicles. the most importantThe Edgar lack of coverage, and a likely DUI that got away. “We don’tCounty even Sheriff see them Department ing feelings andhas EncouragingNO vehicle thingsmaintenance an officer records, must do isbut set That Sunday, I was traveling Northbound on Route 1 on my way home from (the 14). Other people are seeking help. aside any personal judgment a church potluck dinner, when I observed a vehicle in front of me driving seeing them,has already and we suspectspent $19,700One of in the 2018. key factors offi- about suicide and validate erratically. At the very least, they were extremely distracted. it is you guys,” she told the cers must assess is if the per- the confusion, pain and emo- I watched them ride the right line, and then drift all the way over to the officers. son feels hopeless. They are already well over their $15,000 annualtional vehicle turmoil maintenancethe veteran is center line, remaining there for an extended period of time, even with on- She said 18 percent of all “No one ever uses the word feeling. Then it is necessary coming traffic. While calling the ECSD, I observed the vehicle do it again, this time crossing the suicides budget,in the U.S. in justare vetthe- firsthopeless, seven but months!there are Here’soth- totheir confirm procedure help exists as andex- en- center line, into oncoming traffic. erans andplained veterans to areme: most “We erdon’t things keep to pick vehicle up on,” maintenance she courage records. the person The to let depu- the likely toties be successfuljust tell usin whenthe said there’s and explained a problem, statements and they police bring take it them in, and where we they just I informed ECSD that I was an off duty police officer, and described what I saw. I gave them the attempt because they fre- such as the family would be can get help. vehicle description, direction of travel, and asked if there was a Deputy up North that could stop quently haveuse firearms it fixed.” to take better off without him or “Most suicidal crises are the vehicle. their lives. there is no reason to continue brief. The acting is impulsive,” The dispatcher apologized, saying there was only one Deputy on duty, and that he was tied up on “On Soaverage, far this a yearveteran alone, should the Edgarraise alarms County the perSheriff- Nixon Department said. “We want has to spent put a serious accident elsewhere. I said I understood, and suggested they let Vermilion Co. know the owns six guns,” she said. son is suicidal. as much time and distance as vehicle was Northbound. PTSD,$7,164 Nixon said,on a is 2010 a spe -BlackWhen Ford that Expedition happens a direct and $6,452possible on between a 2010 the White veterans cific diagnosisFord Expedition,that must meet to approach keep them is needed. on the Officers road. and the means.” Please understand, I know the Deputy was needed elsewhere. It was a very serious call. But do you certain criteria. She described must ask if the person plans Police Chief Mike Henness really think one road Deputy is enough, on a Sunday afternoon, in the Summer, with high traffic? Or it as a serious illness, but one to take his life. said during high risk situa- on a Wednesday night, as has happened recently? I don’t think so. They’ve also spent another $3,477 on a 2011 Impala, $1,664 on a 2009 for which there are several “You are not going to put a tions the Paris Police Depart- In one recent manhunt, and the Sheriff’s own words, as reported in the July 21 issue of the Prairie treatmentFord options. Expedition, andthought at least in their $490 head on they another ha- ment squad, will NONE hold weapons of which if a Press: “I and the deputy on duty were on the other side of the county.” The Prairie Press continues: Risk arefactors really contributing suitable forven’t regular already road had,” Nixonduty! said.Is this family the best member way requests to spend it in “Wood estimated it took the sheriff’s department approximately an hour to reach the scene.” to PTSD in veterans are re- Follow up questions as- order to get guns out of the peated yourdeployments, hard earned long taxsess dollars? how close the person is house. This is unacceptable. You’re going to have multiple calls. It’s to be expected. The ECSD should have deployments and exposure to to suicide. It is important to During discussion, officers at least two Deputies on, to cover each end of the county, and to back each other up when needed. extremeNo stress. Deputy should haveknow tohow work recently without the per air- conditioning,said most of the emergency suicidal sit- We need a larger part-time roster, to ensure that Deputies aren’t working alone. We need to rebuild “It’s not always combat son thought about it, how uations they encounter end the Auxiliary Deputy program to get some help with traffic control, searches, and other emergencies. stress,” saidlights, Nixon. or “Sexualworking as- radios,frequently all ofhe whichhas thoughts have happened with the personin some willingly of these go- sault is aolder problem squads. in the miliThey- ofneed suicide a regularly and it is critical scheduled to ing vehicle with police maintenance or the ambu pro-- I will be a working Sheriff. I’ll come in and cover calls when needed, regardless of the shift. I’ll be tary, and it happens to men as know if the person has a plan. lance crew to the hospital for available 24-7 to work a shift when we’re short. I’ll also be working extra patrol frequently, to back well as women.” If they confirm a plan exists, additional evaluation. the other deputies up, and help keep us all safer. You have my word on it. Nixon said sometimes the next step is assessing if the “It’s the attitude of the offi- Sincerely, when police are called to a person has access to means cers,” said Henness. “This is a Tom Dolan

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2018 E r dga nty Edgar Cou Completion Members for 2018 . (left to right) Ashton Drake, Alayna Moore, Stephen Lorenzen, Hayley Hardin and Cheryl Funkhouser, 4-H Fair 4-H Program Coordinator. Edgar County 4-H Would Like to Thank The 2018 Friends of 4-H for Their Generous Donations AC Grain LLC David Frisse James D. Motley Prospect Bank Tribby, Inc. A.J. Adams and Sons, Inc. – Charlie Gopher Excavating and Tom Neal Memorial Rescue ME Clifford Animal Rescue Wal-Mart Adams Pools, Inc. Payne Construction Services Ann Robison Walkabout, LLC Barrett Brothers Grandview Pioneers 4-H Club The Pearman Family Ann E. Staats Bob and Becky Washburn Bruce and Angie Barrett Great Heart Seed Pearman Pharmacy Michael and Denise Step WIXY Benjamin’s Office Connection Jay and Tina Halloran Pool’s True Value Sugar Creek Dental Care Kenneth & Trudy Wilson Dianna Bennett John and Carole Halloran Prairie Press Phil and Gay Tegeler & Family Josh Hickman Memorial – Larry Terry and Barbara Bergdolt The Show Ring was and Mary Ann Hickman Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc. a little cooler this Horizon Health Brad’s Florist and Bradley Cash Family year thanks to Hornbrook Sheep Farm – Allen Karen L. Burkybile Grandview Pioneers and Sharon Hornbrook Clear Creek Farms 2 – 4-H Club who Illini FS David and Karen Steiner donated a 14 ft. Ingrum Waste Disposal Dairy Queen of Paris ceiling fan from a Zach Jewell Memorial - Gary and Dalbey Designs grant they received Jackie Jewell Designs by Susan Hair Salon from Monsanto. Fred and Nancy Keehner Edgar County Auto Glass, Inc. Pictured are club Kirchner Building Center Edgar County Soil Water Conservation members donating Kiwanis Club of Paris District the check to the Kurly Q Edgar County Sportsman’s Club 4-H Association. Farm Credit Illinois LPL Financial – Susan Saxton Thank You to the 2018 Award Donors Barkley Brothers Farm EnerStar Electric Cooperative Ingrum Waste Disposal Pumpkin Works Bauermeister K-9 Training Farm Credit Illinois Zach Jewell Memorial – Gary and Jackie Jewell Redmon Night Unit of HCE Beck’s Hybrids – Wayne Marrs Karl Farnham, Sr. Memorial Jones and Griffin Law Offices, P.C. Rescue Me Clifford Animal Rescue Bennett Electric Dr. Marilyn Frey Marty and Brenda Jones Rose Maye Starwalt Memorial Terry and Barbara Bergdolt Ft. Sumpter 4-H Club Memorial Elva Kauffman Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home Don Bouslog Memorial – Derek Funkhouser – Fred and Nancy Keehner Templeton Funeral Home Joyce Bouslog Stratton Jr. Farmers Alum Kile Farms – Redmon, IL Tribby, Inc. Lori Bouslog Rob and Cheryl Funkhouser Marilyn Kile Memorial Trophies, Etc. Brad’s Florist – Bradley Cash Family Mary Goddard and Family Kiwanis Club of Paris Jim and Jeffrey Vadas Burr Oak Livestock Grandview Pioneers 4-H Club Knight Insurance Services, Inc Tom and Karen Webster Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Great Heart Seed Kroger Co. The Dan Winans Family Chrisman Nite Unit of HCE Rob Hackett – State Farm Lewis Adventures The Wooten Family City of Paris Jay and Tina Halloran Longview Bank and Trust Clear Creek Farms 2 – John and Carole Halloran Lorenzen Farms 2018 AUCTIONEERS David and Karen Steiner In Memory of Lee and Lois Hamilton Lori’s Pins ‘n Needles Cochran Agronomics, Inc. Hart Livestock Farm Robt. Morgan, Inc. Dairy Queen of Paris Hart Rose Garden Dairy Goat Farm Tom Neal Memorial Matt Mattingly Edgar County Auto Glass, Inc. Josh Hickman Memorial – Paris Bicentennial Art Center Callie Baber Edgar County Farm Bureau Larry and Mary Ann Hickman Patrick Aviation Edgar County Master Gardeners Josh Hickman Memorial – Chris Patrick Nick Avanetti Edgar County Pheasants Forever Christopher and Jenny Hickman Payne Construction Services Matt Moss Edgar County Soil Water Conservation District Horizon Health The Pearman Family Edgar County Sportsman’s Club The Hornbrook Family Pearman Pharmacy Tucker Wood Lauren Eloe, Stratton Jr. Farmers Alum Hornbrook Sheep Farm – Poynter Sheep Farm Dean Wright Terry Elston - State Farm Insurance Allen and Sharon Hornbrook

Nutrien Ag Solutions – Oakland Prospect Bank Sullivan Ag Service Ollie Smith Richard & Yvone Adwell Terry Bergdolt 2018 Auction Buyers List Paris Young Farmers Rick Brinkerhoff Todd Harper Adam Milburn- Pine Ridge Farm Goddard Express Phil Cochran Rockville Livestock, Inc Tom Burnside Beth Hansel Photography Great Heart Seed Port SAP Consulting – Scott Ball Wanda Winans Birkeys Farm Store GSI Ray Hornbrook Scott Johnson Wayne Marrs Bloomfield Barn Herrington Truck and Trailer Precision Collision Stephanie Ray – Stine Seed Webster Show Pigs Bob & Sherry Daugherty HiPoint Genetics Horizon Health Bob Morris Bennett Electric Hornbrook Sheep Farm – Ceres Solutions installed a new Allen & Sharon Hornbrook Chris & Melainie Waller electrical system Illini FS-Brad Young Chrisman Farm Center in the beef barn James Bennett Dale & DeAnn Cash that was made Jim Hamilton Dale English possible from the John Wood Trucking Dale Muchow Dan Winans Jon McGee Dale Winans Memorial. Dewitt Advertising Kohlmeyer Farm Supply Dimond Brothers – Auston Huxford Kurly Q Edgar Co. Fair Longview Bank & Trust Edgar Co. Farm Bureau M and M Mower Repair Eric Tate Mill Creek Meats First Bank & Trust Nick Avenatti First Farmers North American Lighting Pictured is the First Neighbor Bank Nutrien Ag Soltions – Metcalf Dan Winans family. George Rogers Nutrien Ag Solutions – Dana

• A Special thank you to local businesses, organizations and individuals that donate goods, services & funds which make our fairgrounds beautiful & serviceable. A special thanks to all our 4-H club leaders, volunteers, fair superintendents, judges and parents. • Thank you to First Farmer’s Bank for distributing free watermelon to members, families & people attending the fair • Thank you to the fair clean-up crew: Tucker Marrs, Dale Cash, Gabe Winans, Brenden Cash. • Thank you to Nutrien Ag Solutions of Kansas & Mays Station for their annual contribution for 4-H Fairgrounds maintenance. • A special thanks to Edgar County 4-H Association members for their continued dedication and commitment to our 4-H program. You are greatly appreciated!

The Edgar County 4-H Association was able to make • Thank you to Edgar County 4-H Association for offering breakfast and the Edgar County HCE several improvements at the fairgrounds this year. units for offering lunch & dinner. Eighteen sheep and goat pens were purchased from KSEM, Inc. from dollars received from the Jerry Waller • Thank you to Farm Credit of Illinois for taking livestock auction participants’ pictures. Memorial. Pictured is Glenda Waller standing by the new pens. • Thank you to Paris Rural King for giving each livestock auction participant a $35 gift card & Rural King hat. CONTACT US: 217-921-3216 SATURDAY, [email protected] AUGUST 11, 2018 1B

A snake Movies story Portland offers respite are great BY KRISTIN CHITTICK [email protected] difficult My Portland vacation really if you can starts with the people I meet, then the places I go and then, of to believe course, the food. see them About four years ago, while I sat next to a lady on the plane Several months ago, I went my family and I sat convers- named Sherry Boram, a fabric with my grandson to see ing in the living room, we artist. Delightful, talented and “Black Panther.” suddenly quite interested in the artistry The noticed of the Paris Center of Fine Arts, movie was eccentric for sure. She was the youngest grand, but behavior 79-year-old that I ever met. Next I should by our cat, my longtime friend, JoAnn, met have taken the house me at the Portland airport and my night guardian. the whirlwind began. goggles. Some- Portland, Oregon, gave me an Unfortu- ALLEN how he entirely new way to think about nately, it HARRY ENGLEBRIGHT sensed a getting fed. was difficult REYNOLDS OLD ANOTHER CODGER strange I enjoyed wonderful meals and to see the LOOK occurrence. also enjoyed an absolute feast actors, or Fur frizzed for the eyes and spirit. From Mt. anything on his back and tail, his ears Hood’s Timberline Lodge — else. flattened and he growled. where scenes from several movies Actor Martin Freeman, who Very slowly and methodically, have been filmed — I looked plays Doctor Watson in PBS he crept stealthily toward the down the Cascade Mountain Masterpiece Mystery’s “Sher- kitchen sink, pausing at times Range at Mt. Jefferson and lock,” was barely visible. It was to sniff the air. Once reaching several other mountains and re- as if the studio turned down the sink, he growled some membered what another airport the lights to save electricity. more, then gradually backed traveler shared about Portland. Special to The Praire Press Movies have been getting away. We suspected he’d “Just breathe,” she advised. The Mt. Multnomah Falls is a 611-foot cascade of icy water, located in the darker. It will, assuming the detected a mouse. What else? We visited Vista House on Columbia River Gorge just 30 minutes from Portland. trend continues, be much Our reaction was to open the Crown Point for sweeping vistas like radio. We will be left to door beneath the appliance of the mighty Columbia River our imagination. No more for a looksee. Nothing and the river gorge. We drove up $100-million budgets. showed at first, but a careful the gorge to see Latourell, Bridal On radio, actors use micro- probe into the shadows with Veil and finally Multnomah Falls. phones. Doors are slammed, a flashlight revealed a black Looking at them is both mes- and glass broken. Gunshots, snake curled around the drain merizing and a vivid reminder screams, sobs and laughter fill pipe, seemingly unconcerned, of the power of water. It was also in the blanks. as if snoozing. a powerful reminder of fire as Why pay high-cost movie Obviously the snake had the charred trees from last year’s actors, when you can find entered from the crawl space Eagle Creek Fire showed how them cheap? Anyone with a beneath the floor. We left it in close the fire came to the historic decent voice, and the ability peace, realizing that snakes are Multnomah Lodge. to use inflection, could fit the beneficial mouse catchers. We used Portland’s Max — the bill. We must exclude Fran- Since then, two or three commuter train — to tour Pow- kenstein’s grotesque creature times each year, we’ve dis- ell’s books and hit the food carts for obvious reasons. covered this apparent same in Pioneer Square appropriately Going to a movie requires docile snake sunning on our nicknamed Portland’s Living bank financing. A guy next back porch steps or slithering Room. Powell’s City of Books to me said he mortgaged his in the driveway. We’ve never takes up an entire city block and Special to The Praire Press house to buy his ticket and acted hostile. If we stand is the largest bookstore — by Kristin Chittick, right, and her Portland friend, Joan Klooz, are pictured in sold his Cadillac SUV to buy within touching distance, it shelf space — in the world. front of Mt. St. Helens, one of the stops on Chittick’s recent visit to Oregon. popcorn (no charge for the freezes in position and awaits The food carts offered cuisine butter-like substance) and our next movement, which is from across the planet. I enjoyed Honey Balsamic with Pepper. Pompello’s in Troutdale at the a drink. to quietly walk away. Close a bowl with amazing herbs, sauce, The next day required some entryway to the Gorge. Gotta In all, advertising consumed examination shows a subdued vegetables and brown rice. We rest and then it was off to Rooster love Dungeness crab with pasta 45 minutes. To make matters gold pattern on its body. also visited Blue Star Doughnut Rock State Park for a Star Party. and asparagus. worse, discontents in the I’ve heard stories about where they’ve got everything One of the great gifts of this It’s always nice to come home, audience complained. On one some snakes and their fond- from blueberry bourbon basil area is the dark skies providing but coming home was an adven- occasion, a family of a mother ness for milk. The late Jesse to the Mexican inspired horxata incredible night time views of ture on its own. At my stopover and three children parked Stuart wrote a children’s book glaze. the heavens. We were treated to in Oakland, Calif., they needed across the aisle. They were (chosen in 1970 to be in the Tourists in the know will say, views of Mars, Venus, Jupiter and three volunteers to step off the loaded down with popcorn, White House library) “Old “Why didn’t you go to Voodoo even the rings of Saturn. It was completely booked plane to allow candy and enough soft drinks Ben” about a big black snake Doughnut?” My friend advised incredible. some flight attendants to get to to float a ship. that inhabited the family’s me that’s for tourists. The next day we headed up their flights, so I volunteered. Barely had the movie start- corn crib for the better part Portland has more coffee shops Interstate 5 to Washington to see That gained me vouchers for a ed when the mom bellowed, of a year. They poured fresh per capita than Seattle giving us Mt. St. Helens. The view of the future trip adding a two-hour “We are leaving. It is too cow’s milk into a pan each numerous options. I enjoyed a crater from the Johnson Ridge wait in Oakland, a stop in Austin, loud.” She apparently had not day. The 8-foot long snake mocha and a straight up coffee at Observatory is truly spectacular. a stop in Atlanta and finally back seen a movie since 1915. was appreciative and even Dutch Brothers — called Dutch The landslide and eruption on to Indianapolis for the two-hour Another time, a senior became a pet. Jesse, a kid at Bros by the locals. May 18, 1980, was an unbeliev- drive home, 22 hours later. citizen (in PC Land, no one the time, carried him around We had dinner in the Alberta able event for this part of the I did meet a rather nice couple of is ever old) complained it resting on his shoulders. It Arts District. The fish tacos at Pacific Northwest. The landslide men who were going to Austin for was too cold. So, she set off even followed him places. Stella Tacos — an Austin, Texas, preceding the eruption was the an electrical cooperative conference in search of the manager. The The pet kept their corn crib inspired eatery — were delicious. largest ever recorded. Mudslides and asked them if they knew our audience, having heard her, and hay loft free of mice. I They featured an industrial went 14 miles and covered Spo- EnerStar Cooperative. OK. It was a searched for a rope. Her walker have a written statement from designed interior just like Paris’ kane, Wash. with ash — and it’s a longshot, but you never know. did not impede her departure. Jesse: “He was as good a pet own Lot 50 Brewery. No visit five-hour drive away. If you’ve never been to this And what’s this in movies as we ever had.” to Alberta is complete without We also found great Thai food part of our country, I’d recom- and television crime series Another fascinating story standing in line for some Salt and and a 50s diner in downtown mend you see this vast, beautiful with the flashlight and parked- was told by one of my for- Straw ice cream with inventive Gresham on the far east side of countryside. Meeting people and car-lights thing in the dark? mer school principals. Not flavors like Honey Lavender, Pear the Portland Metro. There was seeing places is a feast for the With the understanding the windbag-type, he swore and Blue Cheese and Strawberry also wonderful Italian food at soul. See REYNOLDS, Page 2B it was true. “When I was a kid,” he said, “my dad milked cows on the farm. In the evenings the cows would usually be Mars putting on a spectacular show in late summer hanging around the barn to As we enter late summer Some mer Percival Lowell caught on Mars. Icecaps visible at the be fed and milked. If they our neighboring planet is put- Aboriginal the Mars bug. Knowing an The Earth tilts at 23.5 de- Martian poles are more frozen were still in the pasture, we’d ting on a spectacular show. tribes of opposition was to happen in grees while the Martian axis carbon dioxide than water. summon them by a voice call. Mars is the most Earth Australia 1894, he pushed to complete leans at 25 degrees. It takes Such polar icecaps of dry ice They’d respond immediately. like planet in our solar sys- named it the observatory outside Flag- the Earth 365 days to orbit partially vaporize and reform Except one. We noticed she’d tem. Currently, Mars is the lherrm-penh, staff that bears name. the sun compared to Mars’ with the seasons, and they do be tardy.” fourth brightest object in the meaning Using a 24-inch refracting 687 days. A day on Earth is 24 contain limited water. So his dad sent him to the sky behind the sun, moon TERRY burnt in telescope he designed, Lowell hours while Mars spins once The prospects for life and field to see why the cow was and Venus. SULLIVAN flames. spent hours studying the every 24.5 hours. The day/ future habitation of Mars acting strangely. There he ARMCHAIR At the recent International SCIENCE The Mayan canal system on Mars. He was night cycle would feel normal grew more likely last month found her standing in the Society for Technology in calendar convinced they were a des- to humans, and Mars has when scientists published pond with her udder just Education conference, I had documented perate attempt to move water four seasons with each lasting proof there are large reservoirs above the water, nursing a an opportunity to meet au- the 780-day cycle when the from the poles to the central about six months. of water. The European Space long-bodied black snake. thor and futurist Andy Weir. Earth and Mars are closest plains by starving beings. With a molten iron/sul- Agency’s (ESA) Mars orbit- “Next day I went earlier He wrote “Martian” which to each other. This happens It turns out most of the fur interior, Mars was once ing satellite uses low frequen- and watched the cow wade was adapted to the recent basically every two years and canals are mirages. The ones volcanically active. Having cy radar capable of ground into the pond,” he continued. screenplay. He did all his own makes Mars appear five times that do exist are the result of less gravity allowed volcanoes penetration to map the planet. “Sure enough, the big snake analysis of how living on Mars brighter. Earth and Mars just ancient plate movements on to grow much larger. ESA confirmed a lake of salt popped out of a cattail patch might be possible. passed this opposition point Mars leaving huge cracks. The greatest volcano water over 12 miles across and and wriggled across the water President Obama predict- July 27. Valles Marineris is a seven-mile found on any planet is just under the surface near the surface to sate its appetite ed a manned mission to Mars This year was one of the deep, 2,500-mile long valley Olympus Mons. This largest south pole. A mile of dry ice from the contented cow. in 2030. Last December, Pres- closest possible, and it won’t that dwarfs the Grand Canyon. known mountain in the covers the lake, but it is liquid These two animals had de- ident Trump signed Space be this close again until late Mars surface is a rocky solar system rises over twice water possible to tap into. veloped a mutually enjoyable Directive-1 telling NASA in the century. Take advan- desert. It looks like a reddish as tall as Mt. Everest. When Mars will never be a relationship.” to work with international tage of the evening viewing dry expanse of the Iranian it used to erupt the power vacation oasis, but perma- There is a member of the and commercial partners to because perfect viewing desert. The red color comes blasted lava completely off nent colonies for mining and king snake family called the refocus exploration efforts on continues until Sept. 7. Mars from the iron rich soil. With a the planet. We have some exploration are likely. milk snake. According to an the moon, with a goal of going is coming up in the east just thin atmosphere, there are no meteorites on Earth believed Terra-forming is a popular encyclopedia, it was once on to Mars and beyond. His before 9 p.m. and will con- clouds or greenhouse effect to have come from Olympus theme in science fiction. It is believed to take milk from focus is largely commercial. tinue to rise closer to sunset to stabilize temperatures. Mons billions of years ago. massive engineering to con- cows. The article says this Billionaire Elon Musk the as we enter fall. Daytime temperatures during Earth is 70 percent covered vert a whole planet to more is impossible, that no snake optimistic private entrepre- Of all the planets in our the summer reach 80 degrees by water. Water is a limited re- earth-like conditions. can suck milk directly from a neur asserts he can get men to solar system, Mars is still the Fahrenheit, but on a winter source on our desert neighbor, Musk advocates using cow. Milk snakes are brightly Mars by 2025. best candidate for having night the mercury drops to although Mars did contain a focused heating or even colored active hunters at The planet Mars is named some form of life. It would negative 200 F. substantial amount of water thermonuclear warheads to night. Because they were after the Roman God of War, have to be a simple bacteria Mars is quite similar to the early in its history. Most of melt the carbon dioxide in often found in barns beneath most likely because it has a like organism, nothing com- Earth. It is about half our size the original water on Mars the polar caps and create a boards in the daytime where blood red color and is a fierce, plex or intelligent exists there. and thus has 40 percent of our escaped into space long ago greenhouse cloud over Mars. cows are milked, hence the fast planet. It has been tracked In the late 1800s, famous gravity. A 150-pound person due to the limited gravity and His goal being to warm the See CODGER, Page 2B closely by every civilization. mathematician and astrono- on Earth weighs 60 pounds no shielding from UV light. See SULLIVAN, Page 9B 2B | SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 FROM PAGE 1B, NEWS | 217-921-3216 | prairiepress.net

CODGER REYNOLDS car at night, he invariably, MILESTONES FROM PAGE 1B FROM PAGE 1B leaves his headlights on, not taking into account the I ask myself the ques- you have seen the TV series obligatory bop on the head, Willetts celebrate 50th anniversary tion: “Was my principal NCIS, or CSI, you, may have which inevitably, delays his telling the truth?” Perhaps wondered why agents turn on return. his dad’s cow had a leaky their flashlights as they search It reminds me of an inci- faucet and was dripping? a dark room. dent in a Wal-Mart parking (Allen “Big Al” Engle- These guys never hit a lot. An elderly woman, bright is a retired schoolteach- light switch. The Three emerged from a herd of cars er and storyteller. Contact him Stooges would have figured parked over the horizon, at The Prairie Press, 101 N. that one out. and confronted me. Main, Paris, Ill., 61944.) When a hero gets out of a “Your truck is over the line,” she said, which could Antiques Store Hours not be denied. Wed - Fri 9-5 “What does it matter?” I Hidden Garden Sat 9-3 asked, genuinely, perplexed. n Tea Room Hours “You need to park your A tiques Wed - Sat 11-2 & vehicle between the lines,” Tea Room she replied, emphatically. Special to The Prairie Press Specials It was a hot day, and I Tom and Sandy Willett, center, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Disney World with their children and grandchildren. Wed 08/15: Thur 08/16: Fri 08/17: was in a bad mood. Upon Open-faced contemplating the outcome Chicken & Ham & scalloped if I strangled her, I replied: SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS been in business for more than fany, Beau, Quinci and Linkon meatball sandwich, potato casserole noodles, mashed cup of soup or “It is none of your business,” 50 years. Sandy retired as the Snedeker of Chrisman. potatoes, green chips & pickle green beans or and walked away. Tom and Sandy (née Steen) Edgar County Circuit Clerk in A special event for the an- beans & roll & garden salad garden salad & roll Sometimes, one does Willett recently celebrated their 2016. niversary celebration was Saturday’s special will be "Chef's Choice" along with those things, in lieu of 50th wedding anniversary at The celebration was a fam- attending a luau at the Poly- sandwiches, soup and salad(s). murder. Disney World, Orlando, Fla. ily affair as they were joined nesian Village in the resort. (Harry Reynolds is a retired They were married July at Disney World by their chil- Everyone enjoyed the luau 116 N Illinois • Chrisman, IL (West side of the square) Always editor and columnist from the 20, 1968, at the Brocton dren and grandchildren: Nick, and had a great time celebrat- Mattoon Journal Gazette and Christian Church. Kristen and Liam Willett of ing the Willett’s 50 years to- (217) 251-2636 Homemade! Charleston Time-Courier. Tom is a local barber and has Monroe, Conn., and Josh, Tif- gether. He recently started writing columns for the fun of it, in which he offers a different look at life and aging. Email him at Sperrys mark 50th anniversary with trip reynoldsharry1943@gmail. com) SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS

Warren and Jody Sperry of Paris will mark their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Aug. 17. Little Jody Dearth, a freshman, and Warren Sperry, a junior, Honeybee went on their first date in Jan- uary 1963 to a Vandalia High sign up set School basketball game. They officially started going steady SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS in February 1963. Warren Sperry graduated Signup for children to from Vandalia in 1964 and be- participate in the Little gan attending Eastern Illinois Honeybee King and Queen University where he began Pageant is 10 a.m.-noon working toward a degree in WARREN AND JODY SPERRY ON THEIR WEDDING DAY Saturday, Aug. 18, at the music education. Jody Dearth Douglas Hasler Veterans of Foreign Wars graduated from Vandalia in rector at Mayo Middle School. St. Louis, Mo. There are five Longview Bank & Trust 600 E. Jasper St. Post 3601, 601 W. Court 1966 and followed him to EIU. After the PHS director Roger grandchildren — Rhiley Sper- Paris, IL 61944 217-465-6360 Office Street, Paris. The couple became engaged in Maulding accepted a position ry, a freshman at Butler; Parker 217-822-5371 Cell [email protected] The event is open to chil- August 1967 while they both at Kent State University, War- and Nora Sperry and Ella and dren between four and six were still in college. ren Sperry, 22, was promoted Tate Kest. years old. There is a small The couple was married to PHS band director and the The family gathered in Vail, fee to enter the pageant. Aug. 17, 1968, at the Vanda- rest, as they say, is history. Colo., in late July for a Sperry lia United Methodist Church. The couple has resided in Colorado Adventure includ- Their best friends from high Paris all of their married life ing a Jeep tour, water rafting, GOT NEWS? school were the maid of hon- and are the parents of three zip line, tubing, ropes course, Call Nancy & Gary! or and best man — Rebecca children — Marty born in spoons and a million belly 217-921-3216 “Becky” Holliday and Bruce May 1970; Adam born in Feb- laughs. Banister. ruary 1972 and Emily born in Following the family get to- They had only a long week- September 1976. Marty (Tish) gether, the couple traveled to end to honeymoon in the reside in Westfield, Ind.; Adam Park City, Utah. Smokey Mountains because he (Kim) live in Scottsdale, Ariz., The couple resides at 320 E. was hired as the new band di- and Emily (Daren) reside in Crawford in Paris.

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HCE MEMBERS ATTEND DISTRICT 5 MEETING

Special to The Prairie Press Members of the Edgar County Home and Community Education (HCE) recently attended the Dis- trict 5 HCE meeting in Bloomington to learn about organizational updates, lessons local units can provide at meetings and to exchange ideas with members of other county HCE units. From left are Carole Halloran, Beth Sablotny and Paula Coombes. The Edgar County HCE extends an open invitation to join this educational group.

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OUT OF THE PAST COMPILED BY NED JENISON Former Editor and Publisher Paris Beacon-News The following articles are taken from the pages of the Paris Daily Beacon for the week of Aug. 5-12, Lincoln(Editor’s note: The weekly a unique communicator used in Douglas),” he said.thewrote telegraph a lot that was published nothing for it,’ Lincoln wrote. 1918, and from the Paris Beacon- Illinois Bicentennial series is tumultuous times. The newspaper that Lincoln anonymously during that He then encloses $10 and News for the same week in 1968, brought to you by the Illinois “Two things set Lincoln purchased — in secret — was time,” he said. admonishes the editor with reflecting the interests of the Paris Associated Press Media Editors apart in terms of his a pro-Republican, German- William Herndon, innocent complacency: ‘Put community exactly 100 and 50 and Illinois Press Association. relationship with, and mastery language paper published in Lincoln’s Springfield lawit into your pocket, saying years ago this week. More than 20 newspapers are of, the press,” said Harold Springfield just prior to the partner, observed Lincoln’s nothing further about it,’” he creating stories about the state’s Holzer, author of “Lincoln 1860 presidential election. relationship with the press said. EDUCATION NEEDED history, places and key moments and the Power of the Press: “State legislators bought firsthand. Writing in 1886, Not long after, Lincoln sent Mayor Hoff has been requested in advance of the Bicentennial The War for Public Opinion,” and distributed the paper in he noted: “In common with an article on political matters to issue a proclamation calling upon on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published in 2015. “His their districts,” said James other politicians, he never to the editor - who declined all the people of Paris to pause a published up to this date can be language was simple and direct Cornelius, curator of the overlooked a newspaperman to publish the piece, “because minute at noon each day to offer found at 200illinois.com.) enough to make press reprints Lincoln Collection at the who had it in his power to say I long ago made it a rule to silent prayer for the success of of his speeches especially Abraham Lincoln Presidential a good or bad thing of him. publish nothing as editorial American arms in France. BY STEVE TARTER compelling. Second, he Library & Museum in The press of that day was not matter not written by myself.” The Mayor says, however, that The Journal Star of Peoria courted journalists from the Springfield. so powerful an institution as “Although the laugh was he does not feel inclined to issue FDR used the radio, JFK beginning of his career.” Cornelius said Lincoln’s rise now, but ambitious politicians on Lincoln, he enjoyed the any such proclamation unless scored on TV and Donald Holzer, director of the in Illinois politics was marked courted the favor of a joke heartily,” noted Herndon, there are indications that it will Trump expouses on Twitter. Roosevelt House Public by a close relationship with newspaperman with as much recalling Lincoln saying, “That be effective. He suggests that the But the first president to make Policy Institute at Hunter the press. zeal as the same class of men editor has a rather lofty but ministerial association and the effective use of electronic College in New York City, “He was often in newspaper have done in latter days.” proper conception of true Chamber of Commerce take up communications was Abra- added two more things: offices up and down the Herndon recalled Lincoln journalism.” the matter and begin a campaign ham Lincoln. “(Lincoln) drafted editorials state in the 1830s and 1840s. writing to an editor of a small True journalism wasn’t of education which will put the His use of the telegraph, a for his Whig and Republican Hanging around a newspaper country paper in southern always on display in the people in the spirit of prayer, else it tool used extensively during newspapers and owned a office was a good place to Illinois. “’I have been reading newspapers that reigned in would be farcical to issue a call for the Civil War, was one of the newspaper, himself (as did shoot the breeze — and your paper for three or four Lincoln’s era. Editors were not prayer to which no one would pay things that made Lincoln his arch-rival, Stephen A. exchange information. He also years and have paid you See LINCOLN, Page 4B any attention.

PARIS BOY KILLED WASHINGTON – The name of From Roy Noel of Paris is on the casualty list issued by the War Department hooves today. He was a son of Luke Noel. Farm dealerships gone AUGUST’S HEAT RECORD PASSED BY ROGER STANLEY to wheels Paris and the surrounding [email protected] When I was just a little country sizzled and blistered When the tractor and the combine tad in 1940 a lot of farming under the influence of the hottest replaced the horse and the binder was still done using real August weather recorded since some businessmen saw opportunity horsepow- the U.S. Weather Bureau was in the new horsepower generated by er. The established at Terre Haute in 1901. machines. kind that The highest temperature New businesses started that eventu- whinnied registered was 101 at 4 o’clock ally replaced the blacksmith shop and or went in the afternoon, while the street the workhorses. There were at least 23 neigh. thermometer passed the 103 tractor and implement dealers in Edgar We mark. Loss of temper and energy County at one time or another. didn’t were the most serious results of An early innovator was Metcalf resi- have large the extreme heat reported. dent Pat Breen, who went into the In- work- ROGER ternational Harvester business in the horses on STANLEY NOTES FROM COLSON REMODELS BUILDING early 1900s. That business continued the Jones THE PRAIRIE U. O. Colson is remodeling the until 1926 when his building burned. Farm building purchased a short time In 1918, Breen was honored by the where I lived, but Grandpa ago, known as the Link-Buchanan International Harvester Company for Special to The Prairie Press Stanley kept several teams building on North Central. The the highest sales of farm equipment in This advertisement promotes Farnham Case and New Idea machinery in Paris. The on his farm. The heaviest woodwork is completed, and they Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. farm implement dealership was located where the post office is now. of fieldwork was done by are now ready for papering on the James Tuttle took over the I.H. an old G John Deere and a second floor. business in 1928 and by the 1930s F-30 Farmall. Some of the he was awarded $100,000 for hav- lighter work was still done 50 YEARS AGO ing the largest volume of business with those creatures you for Illinois. He sold the business in talked to or slapped a line to BOY DROWNS IN LAKE 1945 to Frank Kaulig and in 1949, get them moving. A 10-year-old youth from Sidell Kaulig erected a big new machinery There was a special lost his life early Sunday evening sales building on U.S. Route 36, just connection between those during unsupervised swimming south of Metcalf. farmers and the horses at the East Lake. The victim was Kaulig’s business and franchise they used to work the Ralph William Eickhoff who was closed in 1965. The building was leased fields or drove on the road swimming from a boat with four to the Morris brothers who sold and pulling a wagon or a buggy. other companions. serviced Allis Chalmers machinery un- The horses possessed an When the youth was til 1971. early version of the Global discovered missing, the other In Redmon, Joe Cooper said, “Dad Positioning System because boys took the boat to shore and bought his first Minneapolis-Moline many times those intelli- summoned help from the public tractor in about 1934, and he liked it so gent animals were already boat ramp where lake supervisor well he started selling them.” doing a command before Charles Johnson was on duty. His father Chauncey Cooper was in the driver told them to. I that business from 1935 to 1948, and Mike Carroll/Special to The Prairie Press have heard a lot of stories MENTAL HEALTH REFERENDUM he was the first Minnie dealer in this Sheppard Diesel tractors sold briefly in Paris. The design was likely too advanced and about coming home late at Paris attorney Wayne Jones area. He sold many in Edgar County as unfamiliar to generate sufficient sales and the company folded night when the driver fell appeared before the Edgar County well as a few neighboring counties. asleep in his buggy, and he Board of Supervisors on behalf “Sparky” Dennison and Maurice Ar- but it is still remembered and the only Maurice Farnham handled Case woke up when the horse of the Edgar County Mental nold sold Allis-Chalmers products in known survivor is occasionally shown machinery and New Idea equipment stopped at home. Health Center, and requested a Redmon in the mid 1930s. They also at antique tractor events. and was for many years at a location When I was old enough referendum during the November sponsored an independent basketball Albert and Gene Rogers sold and on East Wood Street where the post to drive a horse pulling election on establishing a team featuring University of Illinois serviced New Holland and Deutz office now stands. up loose hay with a long countywide Mental Health district, players such as Harry Combs, Jim Vo- equipment for many years at Hume. In the 1950s, there was a Sheppard rope that reached to the needed to relieve growing financial pika and Bob Cotton. Paris area farmer Walter Hodge Diesel tractor dealer located near the pulley at the top of the problems to maintain the local Billy Kirchner and Ed Biggs ran a also owned a Massey-Harris and Edgar County Cemetery. Sheppard Die- barn I thought I was smart clinic, now in its 11th year. John Deere dealership in Redmon New Idea implement business. At sel built durable and efficient engines enough to work with the The board unanimously adopted starting in the 1930s. Elton Holding one time, it was across from the Ed- to power lifeboats during World War II, horse. That wasn’t true. He the resolution for the referendum. bought their franchise is 1953, and that gar County Jail and later moved to a and during a time of high demand for was smart enough to move facility sold many pieces of farm ma- new Quonset building on the Cherry new tractors the company basically built and circle whenever he ORDER ELM STREET REOPENED chinery around Redmon. Point Road in the north end of Paris. three models of tractors, but their suc- needed, and I just hung on The Illinois Commerce Lester Thomas sold Minneapo- That building still stands. cess was short lived. for the ride. Commission has ordered the Elm lis-Moline tractors in Redmon during Hodge along with William Col- For some reason, farmers were The Englum brothers Street crossing of the Penn- the 1960s after purchasing the build- well owned the first combine in Edgar not looking for those advanced and and their crew were thrash- Central in Paris reopened, and ing on Third Street from Holding and County in 1914. before their time-designed tractors. ing wheat next to our farm protected with automatic flashing Biggs. Lee Blankenbaker also sold the In the I918 Prairie Farmer Directo- The company’s most popular tractor one hot day. They didn’t signal lights. Oliver line of implements near Red- ry, the Parrett Tractor was advertised. had a three-cylinder engine and was have a steam engine at- mon. It was an old steel-wheeler and burnt very durable, but farmers were not tached to the machine, but FIRE AT HUME Tractors were not only sold, but also either kerosene or gasoline. The dealer- familiar with the design and concept rather a big old four-wheel- Fire badly damaged the Hume manufactured in Hume. ship was in the hands of Joe Stewart of and did not reward the company with er McCormick Deering to Grain Company elevator, starting Leigh St. John saw the first Hume the Auto Sales Tractor and Tuck Com- purchases. run the belt. The men haul- in a grain elevator leg as grain was tractor come off the line when it was pany. Carl Brecht operated the Interna- Just across from Crestwood School, ing the wheat shocks to the being dumped into the elevator and built. He was a salesman and mechan- tional Harvester dealership on Jasper Lyle Hutchings had a Ford Tractor machine used horse-drawn loaded out into an adjacent hopper ic for the company. The Hume tractor Street for many years starting about dealership. In the 1940s, there was also wagons for the job. rail car. The northern portion of was built to replace horses and to offer a 1960. About that time Case became a an Oliver dealership on Union Street. Mike Englum, my the elevator was badly damaged, reliable tractor to farmers. Local farmer partner with I.H. and a downturn in the There was at least one tractor deal- brother and I got to do the according to elevator operator Don Hugh Brooks Sr. had one. In 1917, the farm economy caused him to close the ership in Brocton run by a Mr. Cooley important job of hauling Kincaid. stockholders sold out the company, business. See TRACTORS. Page 4B See STANLEY, Page 4B Medicine has changed over the years ...

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LINCOLN Union cause and emancipation FROM PAGE 3B which prevailed over the 3rd Annual common prejudices of the shy about taking stands — or day. His fair-mindedness, even taking shots — at the nation’s in the face of vicious press leaders. attacks, was apparent to all — Doc Acklin “Let’s just say that the openly, in the end, even to his enemies,” proudly partisan editors of the Lehrman said. Lincoln era — Republicans Holzer suggested that a like Horace Greeley of the New lifetime of reading, writing and Race York Tribune and Democrats negotiating with newspapers like Manton Marble of the laid the groundwork for what Saturday, August 25 @ 7:30am Special to The Prairie Press New York World — would not Lincoln was able to do as The Quonset building of the Massey Ferguson dealership at be surprised at all that today’s president: reach the public with Paris High School Chrisman has been an area landmark since the early 1950s. media outlets, like Fox and letters to the editor spelling out The Chrisman Farm Center is the last farm implement dealer in MSNBC, display the same his positions on some of the Edgar County. kind of doctrinaire leanings, much-debated issues of the day. $10 Per Person; or except (the networks of the “With his dramatic letters register and receive a TRACTORS In the late 1940s, the 21st century) don’t like to of 1862 and 1863, Lincoln race shirt for $20. FROM PAGE 3B Culton brothers had a admit it,” said Holzer. in some ways wrote the big machinery business on “Partisanship was deeply three New York editors out of for a few years on the south the south side of the embedded in the American the equation when it came to Anyone is welcome side of the village main street, square that sold Minne- press tradition, from the days of molding public opinion,” the to participate by near where Hair Port now apolis-Moline equipment John Adams onward,” he said. historian noted. running and/or stands. There may have been and the Massey-Harris In talking about the Lincoln’s habit of maintaining dealerships in Vermilion and brand. They moved their reliability of newspapers, close ties with members of walking (3.0 MI). Kansas, but the records are location near the intersec- Lincoln is said to have joked, the press as president didn’t not clear. tion of state Route 1 and “They lie and then they re-lie.” always set well with members Proceeds fund Chrisman had a John U.S. Route 36 and built a But Lincoln also said, “No of his Cabinet. Writing in his the Doc Acklin Deere dealership owned by large Quonset building in man, whether he be private diary in 1864, Navy Secretary Scholarship. Francis Robinson and later 1951. In 1961, John Craig citizen or President of the Gideon Welles complained: “It by Dennis Radke, just west of became the owner and has United States, can successfully is an infirmity of the President To sign up, visit: MyHorizonHealth.org/DocAcklinRace the southwest corner of the been there for 57 years. carry on a controversy with a that he permits the little news square. Craig has been very suc- great newspaper, and escape mongers to come around him cessful selling Massey-Fer- destruction unless he owns and be intimate, and in this he guson equipment and a newspaper equally great, is encouraged by (Secretary of Great Plains drills. Both with a circulation of the same State William) Seward, who companies have recog- neighborhood.” does the same, and even courts nized Craig as a top mer- Lincoln learned how to deal the corrupt and the vicious, chandiser for a single-store with a divided press just as he which the President does not. ownership. did with a divided country. He has great inquisitiveness. is now The Minneapolis-Mo- “Mr. Lincoln understood the Likes to hear all the political line dealership at Chris- power of the press. He well gossip as much as Seward. But man was just south of the understood the excesses of the the President is honest, sincere Massey-Ferguson fran- media, especially during his and confiding — traits which chise, but it went out of presidency. On the whole, he are not so prominent in some business several years ago. was thick-skinned, but he did by whom he is surrounded.” The Chrisman Farm object to falsehoods, calumnies, When it came to using Center is the only farm libel and slander,” noted Lewis the technology of the day, implement business left in Lehrman, author of “Lincoln at Lincoln learned about sending Edgar County. Thanks to Peoria: The Turning Point.” messages by wire from Charles Monday, August 13 John Craig and his outfit “Lincoln’s genius with the Tinker, a telegraph operator of skilled workers the store press consisted primarily in he met at the Tazewell House does things right while presenting arguments for the hotel in Pekin in 1857. serving the farmers of this Welcome to First Mid! area and just keeps going. STANLEY worked by pulling back on the We’re committed to making this a smooth transition FROM PAGE 3B clutch. That particular field was planted round and round for our former First Bank customers. water around to the workers. and many times I had to stop If you need assistance with your accounts, There was a very good well the tractor, put her in neutral at our place, and we only had and then raise the cultivator call our Customer Support at 877-888-5629 or to haul the water less than a up. visit www.firstmid.com for more information. quarter of a mile. It seemed It seems young farm boys EXPECT the horse we thought we never got out of their fathers’ were steering knew where the sight, and he soon came up to Paris • 101 S. Central Ave. • 465-6381 thirstiest workers were ’cause me and wanted to know why I You can bank at any First Mid location! he made his way right to them took so long to cultivate a 26- and stopped. And we thought acre field. Another tractor and we were guiding him. GPS cultivator was operating in the MORE again. You know back in those same field with me, and it kept days the letters stood for God’s catching up with me. News Patient Service. I learned a couple of lessons A few years later after the that day. I learned how to do Commentary binder and threshing era end- more than one thing at a time, ed, tractors and heavier more and I was learning more than Sports efficient machinery were seen just herding a tractor down the on many farms. My first expe- rows. Advertising rience of driving a tractor was I was on the road to be- Quality when Dad needed me to pull a coming an operator working harrow through the cornfield together with the tractor and to take out the weeds and stir the implement. As a side note, the soil a little. This was before I also learned not to go to sleep the rotary hoe was used very in the middle of the afternoon. much in our vicinity. You can’t uncover a row of He drove it once around the beans you just took out. field as I hung onto that old That was only the begin- GET A John Deere. He cautioned ning of the story of hooves to me to stay out of the fence wheels and later on I oper- and make sure the wheels of ated a 16-row rear mounted the tractor went between the cultivator and after that I even rows. I got the row thing down learned you don’t have to MORE pretty well when he left me cultivate any more for a suc- to myself, but when I swung cessful crop. 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ChristianitySPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS nightmares. In my dreams trauma.” vitalpopular as the totraumatized evangelistsrefugees and others, moved a vital role in unifying the I go back to my old village South Sudan, the world’s seek a foundation to put their with their South Sudanese people of South Sudan who BIDI BIDI REFUGEE and I see how my friends youngest nation, broke lives back together. congregations into exile when had hated each other,” he said. CAMP, Uganda — Every were shot dead. They keep into civil war in late 2013 Kuol’s husband was civil war erupted. “We are happy that people are morning when Achol Kuol on calling me, ‘Achol! Achol! when troops loyal to then- murdered in June last year “When these church living peaceful in the camp wakes up, she borrows a Bible Achol!’ And I would wake up Vice President Riek Machar when government soldiers leaders arrived at the away from home.” from her neighbor and reads screaming.” clashed with forces loyal to attacked her town of Yei in camp, they began their Peace can be elusive at a verse to comfort herself For thousands of South President Salva Kiir. The southwest South Sudan. own churches,” said Deng Bidi Bidi. Those traumatized before she meets others in an Sudanese here in the world’s conflict spread quickly into She fled with her children, Bol, a refugee teacher and by torture, rape and other open-air church rigged from largest refugee camp, the an ethnic clash as the two arriving at Bidi Bidi three days representative. “We have violence often bring vengeful timber. search for healing from recent leaders were representing two later. different denominations.habits with them, Mayen said. They sing, dance andhorrors involves a quest for major tribes. Christianity is One child died from Refugees have options here. Many drink alcohol in excess speak in tongues during the God. Saddled with post- the majority religion in South hunger during the journey. If they want to go to Catholic and become violent, he said. service. Some who feel filled traumatic stress disorder Sudan. “I passed through a difficult or Protestant churches, they “Some even take machetes with the Holy Spirit scream in many cases, refugees are As a result, thousands time,” she said. “God saved can go.” and attack other refugees,” he and jump — not with joy, often encouraged by camp have been killed, 2 million me from death, and I had Pastor John Deng of Christ said. but remorse. counselors to attend church have been displaced in to accept him. In God I Ministry Church fled South Spiritual warfare is a theme Confessions flow as they as a pathway to healing. South Sudan, and another 2 find peace, and I don’t have Sudan in 2016. He said his heard often around the camp. recall the ones they killed “Many refugees usually go million have sought refuge in nightmares … though the church is bringing together During a recent worship in the civil war back home to church because it’s the only neighboring countries. More memories of the killings still members of warring tribes, service, Deng warned the in South Sudan. They cry likely place in the camp where than 1 million have fled to haunt me.” the Nuer and Dinka, and people of South Sudan that out, lamenting ordeals they they can get help to recover Uganda. More than 30 churches fostering cooperation across civil war in their country will endure at night. Others weep from the trauma,” said Gabriel This camp, known as Bidi spread across the camp are tribal lines. The church also not end until they turn to in prayer as they ask God for Mayen, a trauma counselor at Bidi, is home to more than headed by South Sudanese provides emotional healing God and ask for forgiveness. forgiveness. Bidi Bidi. “The church gives 250,000 people. pastors, according to if one loses a family member Quoting from Proverbs “I can’t sleep unless I keep them new hope, which is There, dozens of churches Ugandan officials. Manyat the camp or back home in 6:16-19, Deng said his home on praying,” said Kuol, 38, a important to refugees and any have cropped up and are church leaders, including South Sudan, he said. country was already under mother of five. “I always have person who has experienced becoming increasingly pastors, bishops, priests, “The church has played curse.

New CELEBRATING 135 YEARS OF FAITH Manna beginnings Church Sometimes it’s just a meal – food on a plate, fuel serves the for your body, a pit stop in your day. military Sometimes it’s a whole SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS lot more than you FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. were — The Thursday evening expecting. service at Manna Church That’s packs a punch that more MICHAEL what I than rivals large Sunday DIXON discovered morning services else- PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE one day at where. lunch. As people take their I was seats, the band’s thun- in Michigan at an event, dering bass bounces off and when it was time the walls, a fog machine for our lunch break I spews smokelike vapors was on my own. I didn’t and previews of coming know where to go, so I youth events and special made my best guess and guest appearances flash headed west. on the auditorium’s three After just a few minutes, screens. I thought, “wrong choice.” As the nondenom- I was in the middle of inational service con- factories and warehouses Gary Henry/ The Prairie Press cludes, hundreds of and fences. I was ready to The Scottland United Methodist Church has served the small community in northern Edgar County for 135 years. Members are people stream outdoors. turn and explore elsewhere hosting a public celebration of the anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Kids twirl hula hoops when I saw a possibility at and toddlers play a para- the next light. chute game in the fading It was a cute little place late-summer light. Adults with parking and the sign line up at the edge of “New Beginnings,” a family the parking lot for food restaurant. My kind of place. Church marks founding trucks dishing out burg- So I stopped and went in BY SUZANNE WILLIAMS ers, hot dogs and tacos. with my book. [email protected] This dynamic mega- I didn’t get much reading The congregation of the Scottland church is similar to many done. In addition to the United Methodist Church is hosting a others across the country, waitress talking and asking 135th anniversary celebration Sunday, except for this: 70 percent questions, I was fascinated Aug. 12, at the rural Edgar County church. of church members are by what was going on The small but extremely faithful military families based at around me. Several of the congregation invites the public to join Fort Bragg, the nation’s customers were probably them for a program at 2 p.m., which largest military installa- regulars and interacted with includes speakers discussing the rich tion. And despite a rapid both staff and clientele. history of the church followed by turnover of members, From what I could hear, fellowship with refreshments of drinks due to deployments, re- one was having a problem and desserts. tirements and transfers to and was talking it out with “The event is a celebration of it’s own Gary Henry/ The Prairie Press other bases, the nonde- his server. because many of the smaller churches Pastor Melanie Hoth leads worship at the Scottland United Methodist Church. The nominational evangelical Then a man came in are closing down and the fact that our church is celebrating its 135th anniversary Sunday, Aug. 12, with a special 2 p.m. church has not only held who looked the stereotype church and congregation are keeping on program followed by light refreshements. steady, but grown. of a bum off the streets. is a whole lot to celebrate,” said Pastor There are 3.5 million However, you’d have Melanie Hoth. military personnel in all thought him a VIP the “We hope to get a lot of people to branches of the armed way he was treated. I was celebrate with us,” said church member forces. Of those about 1.2 impressed. Emma Henry. The church has a regular million are active duty Many of those greeted, attendance of approximately 15 to 20 and about 40 percent of and welcomed, and treated worshippers each Sunday. those identify as evangeli- like they belonged truly Delivering the message is Methodist cal. At a time when many had a little new beginning district superintendent Scott Grulkey of churches are struggling to to their day and attitude as Effingham. Former pastors have also been hold on to members and a result. invited to speak about the church history millennials express a flag- When I was finished and their time in service at Scottland. ging faith, the founder of and paying my bill, I asked The congregation selected favorite Manna Church, Senior about the name. She smiled hymns for singing during the special Pastor Michael Fletch- and said they specialized service, and Henry will share a poem Gary Henry/ The Prairie Press er, thinks he has found in breakfast, and that that was read at a previous anniversary Members of the Scottland Methodist Church invite the public to join them 2 p.m. a way to keep many of could be considered a new celebration. Sunday, Aug. 12, for a special service marking the church’s 135th anniversary. those young military fam- beginning. Then she added “We invite the public – especially Seated, left to right, Cora Jean Froman, Donna Wheeler, Martha Phillips and Wilma ilies by building a church the owner sometimes hires those people who have been affiliated Phillips. Standing, left to right, Izzie Hoth, Pastor Melanie Hoth, Emma Henry and home for them wherever ex-cons to give them a new with the church in the past in many ways David Henry. they go. beginning. such as baptisms, weddings, or even Over the past three We all need a new special Sunday services,” said Hoth. “We The church started 11 years Stevens preached at the school and in a years the church has beginning at some point in seat about 70 and have exceeded that after Scottland became a village in small chapel prior to 1881. grown from its flagship our lives. before. I hope we can do that again.” September 1872 with two blacksmiths, After reminiscing about the past, Hoth Fayetteville location to For some of us, it’s more Hoth said the small congregation spends two doctors and three dry-good stores. looks toward the future and the church eight churches serving than once; when your plans a great amount of time planning special An interdenominational Sunday flourishing for many years to come. mostly military families fall through, when a job is events to minister to the community. School was organized in the spring of “We see worshippers come and go across the country. They no more, when you mess “Our goal is to keep the doors 1874 and classes were held in a hall right now, and we have a few youth in the include one in Colora- things up or someone else open,” said Hoth. “To do that, the above the J.A. Dawson store. It only congregation” said Hoth. “We anticipate do Springs, Colo. (near does, when your hopes church members have an open lasted for six months. Another Sunday moving forward and staying relevant to Fort Carson); another in and dreams end up being mind as far as newer ideas and school class was created in 1875 and the community while looking for new Niceville, Fla. (near Eglin hollow. ways to minister and serve the rural worship was held above the Simpson- ideas and more ways to reach out to Air Force Base); as well Where do you go for a communities. When you have God Thompson Hall, which was later known Chrisman, Scottland and surrounding as outposts in Newport new beginning? on your side, then we can’t go wrong.” as the Craft’s Garage. areas and ways to meet their needs. News, Va. (Langley Air We’ve seen where Echoing the pastor’s sentiments The land for the Scottland Methodist “Our small congregation is doing Force Base, Fort Eustis many in the world go, and Henry said, “We could have waited Episcopal Church was purchased from what churches should do which is to and others); and Honolu- then they quickly need until the church’s 150th anniversary but William and Sarah Scott Nov. 9, 1882, and minister to the community. This is an lu (multiple bases). another. we wanted to celebrate together earlier the building was dedicated July 29, 1883. example of Christ. He reached out to In each new location, Why not try God? It’s his because our congregation is aging.” The Rev. Granville Lowther was any and all so we will continue to think it has relied, to a large ex- business – giving broken, In preparation for the celebration, minister in 1881 and is known as the of new ideas and see how we can fill that tent, on a core group of wrecked, heart-hurt people Henry researched the extremely old first pastor of the Scottland Methodist roll. We have some very caring people soldiers who had attended See PASTOR, Page 6B church documents and history books. Episcopal Church, although a Rev. in the congregation and that shows.” See MANNA, Page 6B 6B | SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 GRACE | 217-921-3216 | prairiepress.net PASTOR Lincoln Trail Family FROM PAGE 5B a new beginning with Restaurant him and with life and with yourself. Saturday: Countless others have breakfast menu 8-10:30 a.m., followed by found their own new beginning, and they are lunch menu, dinner menu begins at 4 p.m. all around you. You can be next. 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Scottland United MANNA The Colorado Springs out- FROM PAGE 5B post has the same name, logo Methodist Church and vision statement as the the flagship North Carolina mother church and it tries to church and are able to carry develop the same culture. Celebrating 135 years 207 S. Howard, Brocton the congregation’s culture to After launching in a com- August 12, 2018 Five-room house, one bath, with attached their new assignments on oth- munity college auditorium two-car garage and carport. The property er bases. in January, Adams had 469 Program at 2:00 p.m. with Now Manna Church has people attending Sunday ser- includes 2 1/2 lots with a shaded, large set an ambitious goal: to open vices by the end of July — an Refreshments following backyard and two storage sheds. a campus in every city with a impressive start in a town large military base. with no dearth of evangelical Everyone Welcome! 217-264-4193 “The neat thing about churches. planting near an Army base That goal of opening new Located next to the Scottland is we already have a bunch churches along what Fletch- Community Park. of families out here that used er calls the military highway to go to Manna Church in took shape three years ago 22539 N. 1960 St., Chrisman, IL Fayetteville, N.C.,” said Joe when he reviewed a report Adams, pastor of Manna showing the church had lost Church in Colorado Springs. 1,143 people to transfers “So when they heard we were and retirements that sum- coming out to start Manna in mer. BRINGING Colorado Springs, they im- To stay even, the church mediately said, ‘We want to would have to add 1,143 new EDGAR COUNTY be a part of this. We want to members before the year was TOGETHER … help.’” out. THAT’S THE POWER OF THANK YOU to all of the businesses that donated to the Chrisman Public Library Quarter Auction. 101 N. Central Ave., Paris 217-921-3216 It was a Great Success!

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Dividing perennials Dividing perennials has a SPECIALCorn TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS this marketingconsumption year continue timate, about 104 million fourth quarter. isbushels, outstandingup sales as couple of advantages. It gives to increase,” Hubbs says. bushels of corn use per week Accumulated exports of July 19 point toward meet- you extra free plants to expand URBANA — While dis- Current USDA estimates is necessary for the remain- through July 26 came in at ing the USDA estimate. your garden, cussion of trade issues and of corn use for ethanol sit der of the marketing year,” 2.027 billion bushels. “By “While the export demand share or the potential for new crop at 5.6 billion bushels for the Hubbs says. “The recent pace using the relationship be- for U.S corn for the remain- maybe trade yield continues to dominate marketing year. Throughof ethanol production indi- tween Census Bureau export der of the marketing year is with friends. the market outlook for corn, three quarters of the market- cates the potential to reach estimates from September uncertain, the recent pace of At $8 to $10 low corn prices seen over the ing year, corn used in ethanol and possibly exceed the cur- through May and cumulative export inspections and new for the most last couple of months spurred production totaled 4.18 bil- rent USDA estimate.” export inspections, exports export sales are supportive of common pe- corn consumption in the lat- lion bushels. Based on eth- USDA estimates corn ex- through July 26 totaled 2.125 the current projection for the rennials, enter part of the marketing year anol production since May ports at 2.4 billion bushels billion bushels. With five marketing year.” larging your JAN in export and ethanol mar- and estimates of corn use in this marketing year. Exports weeks left in the marketing The level of corn consump- garden with PHIPPS kets, according to University production, corn consump- through three quarters of year, an additional 275 mil- tion in the feed and residual free divisions MASTER of Illinois agricultural econo- tion for ethanol as of July 20 the marketing year came in lion bushels of exports is re- category likely fell from a year is the smart, GARDENER mist, Todd Hubbs. is approximately 4.98 billion at 1.66 billion bushels, down quired to reach the current ago. The 50 million bushel economical “Weekly ethanol pro- bushels. Ethanol exports 6.3 percent from last year USDA estimate, an average of reduction by the USDA in way to go. duction exceeded a million continue to support corn over the same period. How- 55 million bushels per week,” the July 12 WASDE reflect- Perhaps the best reason to barrels per day in all but use with a total through May ever, Hubbs says the weekly he explains. “For the four ed the larger-than-expected divide a perennial is for its two weeks thus far in 2018. coming in at 1.24 billion gal- rate of export inspections weeks that ended July 26, June 1 corn stocks. Livestock continued health and flower Buoyed by positive ethanol lons, up 17 percent over last during June and July point weekly export inspections production levels supported production. Over time, some profit margins, estimates of year. toward a substantial increase averaged 56 million bushels the notion of increased corn plants start to decline and corn use for ethanol during “To reach the USDA es- in corn exports during the per week. At 391 million See CORN, Page 8B need a little encouragement to produce new roots, leading to better flower display. Dividing provides that stimulation. Did I just Spring and fall are the two times root growth occurs so read that? those are the times to divide. How a grain elevator works A majority of perennials have Sometimes it’s even hard their greatest root growth in for me to believe what I read the spring, however peonies, in the newspaper. daylilies and bearded iris pre- The latest, fer late summer and early fall. “some- Knowing what type of root/ one-real- crown system the perennial ly-said-that?” has determines the best way moment to divide it. Clumpers are the arrived cour- easiest. Offsets grow from the tesy of The base of the plant and can be Milkweed, easily removed. Hosta and ALAN the sharp- daylily fall into this category. GUEBERT penned, Runners produce the most FARM & monthly daughter plants. They spread FOOD FILE dairy news- by sending rhizomes, shallow paper owned horizontal stems, out in all and edited by Peter Hardin in directions. Roots grow from Brooklyn, Wis. nodes on the rhizome with In its July 2018 edition, a new plant emerging above Milkweed writer Jan Shepel the soil at that spot. Bee balm, highlighted the controversy gooseneck lysimachia, and fueled by Marin Bozic, a goldenrod spread this way. dairy foods marketing econ- Tubers or thick rhizomes omist from the University grow along the surface or just of Minnesota, in testimony beneath it. Their function is before a joint legislative food storage. Bearded iris and committee hosted by the canna fall into this category. Minnesota state senate last Special to The Prairie Press They are easily divided using February. The Chrisman elevator, located at the south edge of the community, was located on a rail line for easy shipping of Edgar pruners to cut into sections. Bozic, asked to describe County grain. Tight, woody crowns grow the, “current situation in buds, a.k.a. eyes, on a tightly the [state’s] dairy sector,” SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS packed semi-hard crown. told legislators that he had, These are a little trickier “estimated… over 80 percent Even if you’d never lived on a farm or to divide. First you need a of the state’s remaining dairy worked at an elevator, most of us hav- section that includes several farmers are ‘last generation en’t the faintest idea how a grain eleva- healthy buds with a mass of dairies.’” tor works. viable roots. According to Interestingly, that walk- We all know farmers plant corn in horticulturist Paula Gross, ing-dead news wasn’t what their field in late April and May and in wait until the plant is large landed Bozic, who doubles the fall corn is harvested by combine. enough to divide into three as the associate director of Once the corn is harvested — usually or four pieces. Baptisia and the Midwest Dairy Foods in September, October, or November peony are two examples. Research Center, in hot milk. — it is dried and stored on a farm or in a Single taproot, sub-shrubs, It’s what he said next that did grain elevator and from there is shipped the final category, should the trick: to mills and refineries. be left alone. It is really hard “In this ‘sour’ milk’ econ- So, how does a grain elevator work? to split a taproot and have omy,” wrote Shepel, Bozic Combines harvest grain out of the either piece remain viable. “proposed a new kind of field and transfer it to a grain cart or di- These woody plants are better dairy business model to take rectly into a truck carrying the crop to divided by layering or tissue the state forward… the grain elevator. Edgar County grain culture, which are completely “He told lawmakers that elevators are located near railways to different processes. the capital needed to build accommodate shipping the grain after The actual process of plant a new dairy that will achieve being processed. division is quite easy. Dig it up, sufficient economies of scale At one time, nearly every small com- divide into sections depend- is $30 to $50 million and that munity in the county had an elevator ing on which root/crown no single farmer can afford located there — the idea making it less system it has, and replant the that.” As such, “We need distance for the farmer to haul the grain. divisions. Water them and you to bring together 10-12-15 Unfortunately, that is no longer the case are finished. For best results, families that all bring their and many farmers have been forced to give the roots plenty of room, financial wherewithal.’” invest in a semi to haul their grain. spreading them out so they By itself, that idea was — is The truck carrying the grain pulls aren’t crowded. — radical even for Minne- into the local grain elevator and stops Do not fertilize at plant- sota’s fiercely independent on the elevator scale to be weighed. The ing time. Let the roots get dairymen and historically elevator operator takes a sample of the established before forcing new progressive politicians. grain to test for the weight, moisture canopy growth. If dividing in But before Bozic gave his content and if any foreign material is the fall, skip the fertilizer com- audience time to absorb that present such as stalks, weeds or trash. pletely, waiting until spring. body blow, he offered a pow- To store grain, the moisture content Call University of Illinois erhouse illustration, “River needs to be around 15 percent. Any- Extension Master Gardeners View LLC, a Morris, Minn., thing higher runs the risk the grain The farmer/driver will receive a of Clark, Crawford and Edgar dairy with 350 partners who might mold. If the grain is too wet, buckets attached to scoop up the grain. weight or scale ticket. This ticket tells the Counties with questions about invested in the business.” farmers must pay for drying at the ele- It is then deposited into silos. This number of bushels calculated dumped at plant division or any other horti- Reaction to Bozic’s pow- vator. Either one of these scenarios will bucket system elevates the grain taking the elevator. culture issues at 217-465-8585. erhouse testimony was swift lower the cost per bushel. it from the floor to the top of the silo — It is important for the farmer to know (Jan Phipps is a master and angry. Since Minnesota The grain is then dumped from the thus the name a grain elevator. The the weight of the grain that was dumped. gardener and a member of the has about 460,000 dairy truck to a work floor of the elevator. empty truck drives back to the scale to Corn is sold by the bushel and the stan- University of Illinois Exten- cows, wrote Bill McMillin The work floor is an open, slatted floor weigh again. This tells the elevator oper- dard weight of a bushel is 56 pounds. It sion Master Gardeners of of Kellogg, Minn., in a letter where the grain dumps into a pit and ator how much corn was unloaded. is the measurement for weight when Edgar County. 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Charleston, IL 61920 date, quantity, kind of grain tegrated dairies, “to produce ernment price support from The majority of farmers, ranch- 217-345-9451 and quality of the grain be- the milk of the current 3,000 production spawned the law’s ers, and Congress continue to ing delivered. It will also tell dairy farms in the state.” nickname, Freedom to Farm promote and support the idea if the grain is to be sold or Then McMillin, as quot- or F2F, because it removed vir- that government’s role in farm- 5” Residential All work stored. ed by The Milkweed, asked tually all links between farmers ing and food is that of a benev- 6” Commerical Gutter Covers Guaranteed Grain elevators were the operative question at the (and dairy farmers) and gov- olent backstop: If you need us, created to hold crops be- heart of not just Minnesota ernment income support pro- give us a call. ing purchased or available dairy woe but all 21st century grams. Only now, it appears, there for resale, as well as stor- American ag policy: “Do we At least that was the original will be a handful of laterally age. The essential function push for the model suggested design of the seven-year, $42 integrated producers — and Join Us For of storage is to protect the by Bosic (sic) or do we strive billion program. how I hate that word because grain from the elements to find policy which works Untethered by government these are people with lives, not and allow it to be stored for the majority of dairy” — rules, however, farmers did just producers with jobs — a Lunch Buffet and tracked for quality and really all U.S. farm and ranch what farmers are very good at, generation from now to do the Including salad bar, pizza & fried chicken temperature. producers? they produced. And produced calling. Monday-Saturday $ 99 Grain storage allows It’s the critical question and produced. This can’t be the sole Amer- IncludesDrink flexibility to the farmer for that’s been in need of an an- In response, commodity ican farm policy much longer 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8.includedDrink marketing. There is a cost swer for more than 20 years prices did what commodity if America hopes to retain its incurred for storing grains. since, in 1996, Congress — led prices do in periods of over- farming soul. If selling the crop later for by then-House Ag Chairman production: They fell. F2F’s (Alan Guebert is an Sunday Brunch a price that exceeds the Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, now $42 billion in government award-winning agricultural jour- 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Breakfast - $7.99 Includes Drink current selling price is the Senate Ag Chairman Pat Rob- support disappeared and Con- nalist and expert who was raised $ better decision, the farm- erts — pushed Big Ag’s most gress allocated more money — on an 720-acre, 100-cow south- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Lunch - 9.99 Includes Drink er will choose to store the hands-off Farm Bill proposal eventually nearly $100 billion ern Illinois dairy farm. Email grain. through a GOP-dominated — before F2F was reformed a him at agcomm@farmandfood- 1218 N. Main Street Gravity is usually used House and Senate. year early, in 2002. file.com.) Paris, IL to load grains from bins 217.466.1610 to the loading station. The empty truck pulls onto the CORN To reach the current residual use category is an- scales and is weighed. The FROM PAGE 7B USDA estimate of 5.45 bil- ticipated,” Hubbs says. truck will pull under the lion bushels, fourth-quarter Corn futures prices re- spout and the grain will in feed use during this mar- feed and residual use must cently rose from 2018 lows load back into the truck. keting year. equal 754 million bushels, seen in mid-July. Beef Both the trucker and the Despite strong livestock 67 million bushels larger Hubbs adds the contin- $5.99/lb elevator operator watch production, the USDA pro- than the fourth quarter of ued speculation on the size the gauges to know when jection for marketing year the 2016- 17 marketing year. of the 2018 crop and trade to shut off the grain. The feed and residual use fell by Over the last three mar- issues dampened the im- Brisket truck will pull back onto 100 million bushels since keting years, fourth-quarter pact of strong consumption Retail the scales to get an accu- January. feed and residual use consti- growth seen over the last rate weight and then will “The growth in ethanol tuted 11.2 percent of total month. Meat Edgar County Locker deliver the load to the des- production created an in- use in the category. “Despite lower-than-ex- 116 E. Steidl Rd. 810 N. 2nd St. tination. crease in distiller’s grain “If the average occurred pected feed and residual Paris, IL 61944 Marshall, IL 62441 Farmers have choices production that contribut- this year, 610 million bush- use, strength in ethanol use (217)466-5000 (217) 826-6543 on how to sell their grain. ed to lower feed use,” Hubbs els of feed and residual use for corn and export mar- Retail Meat/Custom Butchering They can choose to do a says. “When combined with would happen in the fourth kets indicate the current [email protected] forward contract and sell a slight decline in distiller’s quarter. Lower corn prices ending-stocks estimate of Custom to a grain dealer at any grain exports during the and strong livestock pro- 2.027 billion bushels by the Butchering time. marketing year, the avail- duction levels may see the USDA is attainable. 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SULLIVAN been crawling the surface since FROM PAGE 1B 2004. It is now in sleep mode since the solar panels cannot Brocton locking up for better security planet, stabilize temperatures recharge it. Scientists hope the BY GARY HENRY who is a locksmith, to devise authorization to access all ac- here and installed the new and make it more habitable. batteries outlast the storm. [email protected] a plan so that one master key counts but that will change. software for accounting,” said NASA published an analysis The great red dustbowl BROCTON – A quick can open all of the doors and Another issue is a change in Cary. “They are inputting in July stating Musk’s idea will storm on Mars makes it espe- business session of the access to that key will be limit- the accounting system. figures. It’s just going to take not work. Mars has less than 1 cially beautify in the night sky. Wednesday, Aug. 8, Broc- ed. Other keys will only open “The auditors have been some time.” percent of Earth’s atmosphere It is impossible to see surface ton Village Board meeting certain doors depending on and not enough to create the features but dust reflects light. accomplished one thing. the key holder’s need for ac- greenhouse effect needed. If you look just south of east Mayor Dennis Cary pre- cess. Mars atmosphere is thin in the evening you will see sented a plan to rekey locks The plan also includes in- Tractor show is scheduled but there is enough it can a brilliant soft-red beacon on buildings belonging to stalling a digital lock for ac- cause strong winds. beaming like a neon welcome the village. cess to the water tower. Again In May, a hurricane-sized sign in the sky. “It’s been several years the goal is to limit access to at Martinsville Aug. 17-19 storm developed, which has (Terry Sullivan’s fascination since we changed locks only essential people. Clark Antique Pow- registration; 8 a.m., all-day expanded to engulf the entire with science started as a child and who knows how many Porter estimated the cost at er Club plans quilt quilt show; 10 a.m., kid- planet. It shows no sign of watching Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” keys are out there,” said between $475 and $500. The die pedal pull, search in the subsiding anytime soon. The and James Burke’s “Connec- Cary. “We’ve got 18 differ- trustees approved the idea. show, activities straw, face painting; 10 a.m.- blowing dust is so thick that tions” on PBS. He is the technol- ent doors with 15 different A partial treasurer’s report 2 p.m., vendor fair and flea sunlight cannot reach the ogy and curriculum director for keys.” was on the table for the vil- SPECIAL TO THE PRAIRIE PRESS market; 1 p.m., threshing surface. the Shiloh School District. Email Cary worked with village board. Cary said the new and baling demonstration; 5 A NASA Mars rover has him at [email protected]) lage resident Tom Porter, treasurer does not yet have MARTINSVILLE – The p.m., open fire cooked ham Clark County Antique Pow- and bean dinner by dona- er Club’s annual tractor show tion; 5-7 p.m., entertainment ANSWERS ON PAGE 9B is next weekend, Aug. 17, 18 by Dicky James. Puzzles and 19 on the Martinsville Aug. 19 – 8:30 a.m., Fair Grounds. church service led by Bob The schedule of events is: Gard; 1-3 p.m., Classic Car Aug. 17 – 8 a.m. tractor Cruise In and quilt show; registration and quilt show; 1-3 p.m., entertainment by 5-6:30 p.m., entertainment DJ Mike Murphy; 2:45 p.m., by John Crouch; 6 p.m., trac- raffles. tor games for Power Club Throughout each day members; 6:30-8 p.m., en- homemade ice cream, a wag- tertainment by Doug Had- on raffle, quilt raffle, barrel dix and Kurt Williamson. train, rides and food avail- Aug. 18 – 8 a.m. tractor able on the grounds.

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Mattoon - 217-258-2000 finger nail polish, stuffed purpose of electing one Drainage NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION mattoonkawasakiyamaha.com DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 animals, hangers For Rent Commissioner for the Drainage - CLAIMS 3 bedroom, 2 bath District No. 1 of Newman and Murdock, for a term of three Notice is given of the death of PORCH SALE 1 car attached garage years. The polls of said election RICHARD H. LAND of Chrisman, August 18 Saturday Only 8-3 will open at the hour of 2:00 p.m. Illinois. Letters of office were 813 Ten Broeck $650/mo. rent Colman’s RV - We buy/consign and close at 4:00 p.m. of said day. issued to Amy Land of 717 South Decor, jewelry, baby clothes, Office For Rent No pets, No smoking used Campers & RV’s! State St., Westville IL 61883 and boy’s toddler clothes 0-3T, 308 N. Central Ave., Paris 217-787-8653 Dated this 17th day of July, 2018. Robert Land of 16545 E. 260 Queen size bedding, toys, books, 223 N High St, Paris Formally Norma’s Bridal Train. www.colmansrv.com N. Rd., Ridge Farm, IL 61870 as furniture, geriatric equipment, Great location & Furnished! (217) 202-7950 Julie Mills Independent Co-Executors. Call 217-822-5991 women’s, men’s size M,L,XL & 2X FREON R12 WANTED: CERTIFIED Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk Claims against the Estate may be House For Rent BUYER will PAY CA$H for R12 of said Drainage District filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office 512 LaSalle St., Paris. 2 story, 3-4 cylinders or cases of cans. (312) at the Edgar County Courthouse; bedroom, 2 bath. $700/mo plus 291-9169; www.refrigerantfind- STATE OF INDIANA 115 W Court St, Paris, IL 61944, or $700 deposit. No smoking. ers.com COUNTY OF JENNINGS with the representative, or both, Alco Overhead Doors Case Manager No pets. Must have references. IN THE JENNINGS on, or before February 4, 2019 Service on all types of garage The office of Marsha L. Call or text 217-822-3644. CIRCUIT COURT (which is at least six months from doors. Combs-Skinner, Chapter 13 the date of first publication of this New door sales. Trustee, Central District of Illi- Notice). Any claim not filed within nois, located in Newman, has 1 Bedroom home, off street IN THE MATTER OF: Residential & commercial an immediate opening for a that period is barred. Copies of parking, large yard, central air, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 217-346-2808 Case Manager. Qualified per- BB-DOB 10/15/2001 a claim filed with the Clerk must son will be primarily respon- appliances furnished, $500/ THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT A CHILD IN ALLEGED TO BE A be mailed or delivered to the rep- sible for handling phone calls, month, $500 deposit, 1 year OF ILLINOIS EDGAR COUNTY resentative and to the attorney Spesard Culvert Sales, scanning documents, data en- CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES lease. Please call 217-251-6290 PARIS, ILLINOIS within 10 days after it is filed. Ridge Farm, IL. Steels and try, and assisting others with AMY LAND & ROBERT LAND, aluminum culvers. Plastic tile duties assigned. Candidate AND must possess strong commu- CITY OF PARIS, Independent Co-Executors of and fittings. 8-inch to 36-inch in nication and math skills, ability Plaintiff, the Estate of RICHARD H. LAND, stock. Up to 144-inch available. to prioritize/organize, follow JASON C. BUTLER Vs. Deceased 217-304-1005. instructions , adapt to change (BIOLOGICAL FATHER) and meet high pressure dead- 22 Payne Dr., Paris - $85,000 RONALD A. McPHEARSON, BY: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, lines. Ability to work with a GREGORY S McPHEARSON, P.C., their attorneys 3 bedroom 1 bath home CAUSE NUMBER: Spencer’s Siding, team is required. Proficient Call 217-463-1083 UNKNOWN OWNERS and By: /s/ Anthony J. DelGiorno, in Microsoft Office. 5-7 years NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, 40C01-1711-JC-000116 Window Replacement business/ office experience Attorney & Construction. preferred. Credit and Criminal Defendants. Attorneys for Independent Historic house for sale SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY Phone 217-686-0055 background check required. Co-Executors: 4 bedroom, 3 bath PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD F/T position with highly com- No. 2018-MR-52 Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. petitive salary and benefits. Completely renovated with IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING Anthony J. DelGiorno Will haul just about anything carriage house. Oversized garage Deadline for applicants will LIS PENDENS NOTICE AND 741 South Grand Avenue West from your buildings or yard. be 8/24/2018. Please send on 2.5 acres. Call 217-822-0802 TO:Jason C. Butler NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR Springfield, IL 62704 Will also buy small animals. resume to: teri@ch13cdil. or 217-465-2620. 313 W. com. No phone calls or ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE Tel. 217/522-6000 Will also haul away wooden or Blackburn, Paris, IL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to walk-ins will be accepted. AND DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE Fax. 217/522-6018 metal posts, farm gates the above noted parent whose BUILDINGS Email: [email protected] or mowers. whereabouts are unknown, that Oakland, IL 341 Intake Manager Notice is hereby given to RONALD the Indiana Department of Child 217-218-8801 The office of Marsha L. A McPHEARSON, GREGORY Services has filed its Verified ASSUMED NAME Petition Alleging the child to be in PUBLICATION NOTICE Combs-Skinner, Chapter 13 2 & 3 Bdrm. Mobile Home McPHEARSON, UNKNOWN Trustee, Central District of Il- Need of Services, in accordance Public Notice is hereby given that gas, electric, water, can be OWNERS and NONRECORD linois, located in Newman, has with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an on July 31, 2018 a certificate was included in rent, dep. Washer & CLAIMANTS, that a Complaint an immediate opening for a adjudication hearing has been filed in the Office of the County dryer and AC may be included has been filed in the above 341 Intake Manager. Qualified scheduled with the Court. Clerk of Edgar County, Illinois, REGIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED also. 217-463-8800, leave msg. entitled cause on July 17, 2018 re- person will be responsible for setting forth the names and Run Midwest only. Van & flatbed. document retrieval and scan- questing abatement of nuisance, Avg $0.50 per mile. demolition of unsafe buildings, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED post office address of all of the ning, data entry, preparing Very nice 2br duplex apt to appear before the Judge of persons owning, conducting and Can be home 2-3 nights files for court, income and tax and other relief. on east lake. Washer, dryer the Jennings Circuit Court, 24 transacting the business known per week & weekends. analysis, and assisting others 1 yr exp required. with varied duties. Candidate dishwasher, stove, refrigerator (i) The name of the Plaintiff and North Pike Street, Vernon, IN as: BEE SWEET BOUTIQUE Class A CDL. must possess strong math $675 month + dep the case number are identified 47282 - 812-352-3082 for a(n) Located at: 115 N. Central, Paris, IL 217-712-0429 skills, ability to prioritize/or- Call 466-8210 1yr lease above. Initial hearing on 13th day of Owner(s): Stephanie McKenna ganize, adapt to change and (ii) The Court in which said action September 20, 2018 at 10:30 Dated: July 31, 2018 meet high pressure deadlines. was brought is identified above. a.m. At said hearing, the Court August H. Griffin Ability to work with a team is (iii) The name of the title will consider the Petition and Edgar County Clerk required. Proficissssddent holder of record is RONALD A. evidence thereon and will render in Microsoft Office, 5-7 years its decision as to whether the Very nice two bedroom apt on McPHEARSON, GREGORY S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Huge Yard Sale business/office experience above named minor child is a East Lake with washer, dryer, McPHEARSON. THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 516 W Grant St, Paris preferred. Credit/Criminal child in need of services and shall dishwasher, stove refrigerator. (iv) The legal description of the EDGAR COUNTY Fri, 8/10, 8am-3pm background check required. enter adjudication accordingly. F/T position with highly com- 1 yr lease + dep $625M property is: PARIS, ILLINOIS Sat, 8/11, 8am-3pm Your failure to appear after lawful petitive salary and benefits. Call 466 8210 Lot No. 2 of Rock Hill Subdivision 71 SS El Camino, motorcycle notice will be deemed as your No. w of a part of Outlet No. 160 to IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF trailer, exercise equipment, lots Deadline for applicants will default and waiver to be present the City of Paris, Edgar County, IL, ROSE ANN HANCOCK, of toys, many items for men, be 8/24/2018. Please send Very nice 1bd room apt $495 at said hearing. recorded in Book 4 of the Plats, Deceased tires, wheels, seats, fender skirts, resume to: [email protected]. +dep 1yr lease. Call 466 8210 Page 100 of Records of Edgar lots of misc car parts, clothes for No phone calls or walk-ins will No. 2018-P-46 be accepted. County, Illinois. UPON ENTRY OF SAID men and women. ADJUDICATION, A Freshly renovated 1 and 2 BR PREIN: 09-18-01-434-008 CLAIM NOTICE Something for everyone. DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will apts. Water & trash included. (v) Common address of subject Notice is given of the death of Member Service Representative be helf in which the Court will Great location! No pets. real estate is: ROSE ANN HANCOCK. Letters of Decatur Earthmover Credit consider (1) Alternatives for the Garage Sale: 217-264-9634 103 N. High Street, Paris, Illinois Office were issued on 30th day of 304 W Blackburn, Paris, IL Union is seeking a motivated care, treatment, or rehabilitation individual for their Paris Branch July, 2018 to GARY G. HANCOCK, August 10 8-2 & August 11 8 - ? RONALD A. McPHEARSON, for the child; (2) The necessity, on a part-time basis with Nice 2br apt - $525+dep 9794 800th Street, Paris , IL clothes, grinder with stand, new GREGORY S McPHEARSON, nature, and extent of your par- excellent sales, member service Central air. Call 217 466 8210 61944 and PAMA LEE BROWN, shark mop, angle iron, lots of UNKNOWN OWNERS and ticipation in the program of care, and cash handling skills to join 9974 E. 900th Road, Paris, IL, misc. NONRECORD CLAIMANTS treatment, or rehabilitation for our team. The ideal candidate as Independent Co-Executors, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-car are served by publication of the child; and (3) Your financial will assist members with various whose attorney is FRUIN & KASH garage duplex for rent in this Notice. Unless RONALD responsibility for any services Moving Sale needs, offer product information (Richard M. Kash, Jr.), 129 N. Paris. Clean and freshly painted. A. McPHEARSON, GREGORY provided for the parent, guardian 440 W Crawford Street and provide exceptional member Central Ave., Paris, IL 61944. Washer/dryer included. Contact S McPHEARSON, UNKNOWN or custodian of the child including Thurs., 8/16, 4-7:30 pm service while presenting a Claims against the estate may (217)251-9246 or stop by Joe’s OWNERS and NONRECORD child support. Fri., 8/17 7:30am-2 pm positive image of the credit union. be filed in the office of the Pizza and talk to Eno for details. CLAIMANTS file an answer to 2 wheel utility trailer, file Previous office and customer Circuit Clerk of the Court at the the Complaint in this case or YOU MUST RESPOND by appear- cabinets, area rug, alpaca service experience preferred or at Edgar County Courthouse, Paris, otherwise make an appearance ing in person or by an attorney wall hanging, kitchen chairs, least one year of cash handling. For Rent, 2 Bedroom Apt Illinois, 61944, or with the repre- in this case on or before August within thirty (30) days after the refrigerator, stove, washer & Comprehensive computer, oral 308 N. Central Ave, Paris sentative, or both, on or before 24, 2018, a default judgment may last publication of this notice, dryer, freezer, small dresser, & written communication skills, Stove, fridge, washer/dryer February 5th, 2019, (which is at be entered against such RONALD and in the event you fail to do so, lamps, older bow flex, and ability to work branch hours furnished. No pets. least six months from the date A. McPHEARSON, GREGORY an adjudication on said petition, stuffed animals, are required. Starting hourly Call 217-822-5911 of first publication of this Notice) S McPHEARSON, UNKNOWN judgment by default, may be en- 2 lazy boy chairs, desks, rate will be $10 per hour. You will and any claim not filed within OWNERS and NONRECORD tered against you without further baby boy 18 mo. - 2T clothes, have the ability to earn additional the applicable period is barred. CLAIMANTS at any time after notice. womens clothes S-L, lots of stuff, income when goals are met Copies of a claim filed with the that day in accordance with NRFA and exceeded. As a part time clerk must be mailed or delivered the remedies requested in the Date this 16th day of July, 2018. employee, you will receive four to the representative and to the For Sale - 2008 Pontiac Grand Complaint. attorney within 10 days after it Basement Sale hours of holiday pay for each Prix, 83,000 miles. Asking Mary Dorsett Kilgore holiday we are closed and paid has been filed. Nazarene Church $5,200 OBO. Call 217-463-9440 Angela R. Barrett Clerk, Jennings Circuit & volunteer hours to help in the Superior Courts 921 Shaw Ave, Paris after 6pm. CIRCUIT CLERK GARY G. HANCOCK Fri 8/17, 9am-4pm community. Applications can be found on Independent Co-Executor Sat 8/18, 9am-4pm FRUIN & KASH Harriet Cable, 34530-03 www.DECU.com under the career PAMA LEE BROWN Variety of Stuff! (Richard M. Kash, Jr.) Attorney, Indiana link. Please send your application Independent Co-Execitpr 129 North Central Avenue Department of Child Services and resume to: [email protected] FRUIN & KASH Paris, IL 61944-1704 2017 Crestwood Drive Garage Sale: Or Human Resources ***THE BOAT DOCK*** We Buy (Richard M. Kash, Jr.) Telephone: 217-465-4196 North Vernon, IN 47265 Friday August 17 9-2 Decatur Earthmover Credit Union & Consign Used Boats! 129 N. Central Ave. Fax: 217-466-1213 Office: 812.493.1424 Saturday August 18 9-1 PO Box 2515 Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 Paris, IL 61944 Email: [email protected] 729 West End Ave. Decatur, IL 62525 www.theboatdock.com ***THE Phone: 217/ 465-4196 Lots of misc. BOAT DOCK*** FAX: 217/ 466-1213 prairiepress.net | 217-921-3216 | LEGAL ADVERTISING/NEWS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 | 11B

STATE OF ILLINOIS recourse to the Plaintiff. The sale district. DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE PM on the 10th day of September August 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE will also be subject to confirma- Every adult owner of land in the 2018, at the Office of the time, at the above location. FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT tion by the Court. district, whether residing within NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Superintendent. EDGAR COUNTY or without the district, is entitled an election will be held at WILL Craig’s Warehouse Inc. Upon payment in full of the bid to vote. COOLEY’S GARAGE LOCATED Dated this 14th day of August, By: Debbie Lowe CASEY STATE BANK, amount, the successful bidder AT 4220 E 1700TH Rd, Brocton 2018. Plaintiff, will receive a Certificate of Sale, DATED this 6th day of August, IL within the boundaries of PUBLIC NOTICE which will entitle the purchaser to 2018. DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 11 OF Cindy Mathis vs. a Sheriff’s Deed to the real estate THE TOWN OF EMBARRASS, Secretary, Board of Education All personal property currently after sale confirmation. ANGELA R. BARRETT COUNTY OF EDGAR AND STATE Paris Union School Dist. 95 stored in space # 69 of Craig’s TRAVIS W. JOHNSON, SR., Circuit Clerk of Edgar County, OF ILLINOIS on the 4th day of County of Edgar, Warehouse Inc. located at 1103 KATHERINE M. JOHNSON, KIM P. Jeff Wood, Sheriff Illinois September, 2018 from the hour of State of Illinois Cherry Pt. St. Paris, IL, 61944 rent- SNYDER, MARGARET SNYDER, Edgar County, Illinois Ex-Officio Clerk of said Drainage 2 o’clock to the hour of 4 o’clock ed to Michael Lenhart shall be sold AND INTERNAL REVENUE District in the afternoon thereof for the PUBLIC NOTICE or otherwise disposed of pursuant SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS Ariana E. Calderaro purpose of electing a Drainage to the Self Storage Facility Act on and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Attorney for Casey State Bank Commissioner of said drainage DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE All personal property currently August 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., IL Defendants. Law Group of Illinois Lt. district. stored in space # 73 of Craig’s time, at the above location. 307 N. 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1108 Every adult owner of land in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Warehouse Inc. located at 1103 No. 2018CH5 Effingham, IL 62401 district, whether residing within an election will be held at WILL Cherry Pt. St. Paris, IL, 61944 rent- Craig’s Warehouse Inc. Phone: 217-347-0555 or without the district, is entitled COOLEY’S GARAGE LOCATED ed to Bruce Savard shall be sold or By: Debbie Lowe NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fax: 618-283-3037 to vote. AT 4220 E 1700TH Rd, Brocton otherwise disposed of pursuant [email protected] IL, within the boundaries of to the Self Storage Facility Act on Notice is hereby given of a Regis. #6316800 DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE DATED this 24th day of July, 2018. Foreclosure Sale set to take File #9829.61079 TOWN OF EMBARRASS, COUNTY place in the above-captioned OF EDGAR, STATE OF ILLINOIS on ANGELA R. BARRETT matter pursuant to a Judgment of Circuit Clerk, Edgar County, Illinois DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE the 4th day of September, 2018 Foreclosure entered June 14, 2018. from the hour of 2 o’clock to the Ex-Officio Clerk of said Drainage District EXPECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hour of 4 o’clock in the afternoon The real estate to be sold is that an election will be held at thereof for the purpose of electing described as follows: LARRY LUTH’S TOOL SHED, 229 a Drainage Commissioner of said NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MORE WESTERN, HUME, ILLINOIS within drainage district. THE WEST 56 FEET OF EVEN the boundaries of DRAINAGE Every adult owner of land in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY News WIDTH OF LOT NO. 72 IN TEN DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWN district, whether residing within THE Board of Education of Paris Commentary BROECK AND OTHERS’ ADDITION OF YOUNG AMERICA, IN THE or without the district, is entitled Union School District No. 95 in Sports TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) COUNTY OF EDGAR AND STATE to vote. the County of Edgar, State of Advertising OF PARIS IN EDGAR COUNTY, OF ILLINOIS on the 4th day of Illinois, that a budget for said Quality ILLINOIS September, 2018 from the hour of DATED this 25th day of July, 2018. School District for the fiscal year 2 o’clock to the hour of 4 o’clock beginning July 1, 2018, will be on Common address: 307 W. in the afternoon thereof for the ANGELA R. BARRETT file and conveniently available to Elizabeth Street, Paris, IL 61944 GET purpose of electing a Drainage Circuit Clerk, Edgar County, Illinois public inspection at the Office of Commissioner of said drainage Ex-Officio Clerk of said Drainage the Superintendent, 300 E. Wood LOTS NOS. 320 AND 321 IN THE district for a term of 3 years. District Street, City of Paris, Illinois, from COMMERCIAL CLUB ADDITION MORE Every adult owner of land in the and after 12:00 noon on the 14th TO THE CITY OF PARIS IN EDGAR district, whether residing within or day of August, 2017. COUNTY, IL DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE without the district, is entitled to vote and if a resident of the State NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY 101 N. Central Ave., Paris Common address: 403 W. MON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 217-921-3216 of Illinois is eligible to the office of GIVEN that a public hearing on ROE STREET, AND 1011 DOUGLAS an election will be held at THE www.prairiepress.net Drainage Commissioner. said budget will be held at 4:45 STREET, PARIS, IL 61944 REDMON FIRE HOUSE, REDMON, ILLINOIS within the boundaries of DATED this 6th day of July, 2018. The real estate is not available for UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. inspection. For information con- 8 OF BUCK AND EMBARRASS, ANGELA R. 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BRIEFLY Warren Buffett’s son announces $30M investment 160th state fair underway DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The With Bicentennial as the backdrop, Illinois fair offers prices ‘not to break the bank’ foundation of billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s son plans to BY JOHN O’CONNOR and co-workers,” state fair manager Springfield and in DuQuoin, where Poe said most fairgrounds roofs invest $30 million in a central Il- AP Political Writer Luke Sailer said. “We don’t want peo- the state operates a smaller fair at will be replaced and a $7.5 million linois campus of facilities to help SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The ple to break the bank in coming out month’s end. Deferred maintenance infusion into the Coliseum, built in people with drug addiction and 2018 Illinois State Fair by the num- here to enjoy the Illinois State Fair.” at the two sites runs to $185 million. 1901, will have it ready for the 2019 bring together social services. bers: 160. 200. 30 million. 4. And 1 The Crazy Mouse is the state fair The most glaring example of decline fair. The (Decatur) Herald and Crazy Mouse. midway’s first-ever roller coaster. is the fairgrounds’ historic Coliseum, Although that is only a fraction of Review reports Macon County The state fair kicked off Thursday, First presented in 1853, the fair closed for two years because of un- the money needed for exhaustive up- Sheriff Howard Buffett an- the 160th edition, amid the backdrop has endured as an annual festival safe conditions. dates, Sailer called the initial invest- nounced plans Wednesday in of the Prairie State’s 200th birthday. except when it was canceled by war What’s worse, the (Springfield) ment a total game-changer. Decatur. Crossing Healthcare, After years of fairgrounds dete- in 1862 and from 1942-45, and by State Journal-Register reported last “What we plan on doing with that which serves primarily low- and rioration exacerbated by a political competition from Chicago’s Colum- week on the weak performance thus $30 million is going to change the moderate-income residents, will deadlock that left the state without a bian Exposition in 1893. This year, it far of a fundraising foundation Gov. landscaping and the beautification of own four new facilities including a budget for two straight years, there’s provides a grand stage for the state’s Bruce Rauner formed two years ago. the Illinois State Fairgrounds drasti- residential rehabilitation building $30 million available this year for birthday, whose theme is “Born, Built Instead of boasting a hoped-for $2 cally,” Sailer said. and outpatient treatment center. improvements — the roads have al- and Grown in Illinois.” million to $3 million a year, its 2017 The Grandstand again will be Howard Buffett says the ready been repaved. “The state fair has its roots in agri- income was $32,000. Raymond Poe, the center of live entertainment. investment, “will address the And to celebrate, the fair is offer- culture, and that’s what’s ‘Born, Built director of the Department of Agri- Illinois-born country singer Brett health of our community at multi- ing a 20 percent drop in the price of and Grown in Illinois,’” said state culture, which has no connection to Eldredge leads a lineup that also fea- ple levels.” a beer, to $4. The fair runs through Rep. Tim Butler, a Springfield Re- the private foundation, noted that tures Boy George and Culture Club, Howard Buffett was appointed Aug. 19 and admission is unchanged publican and member of the Bicen- Rauner and his wife, Diana, just last Halestorm, Luke Combs, Ludacris, sheriff in September and was an at $10 except for Thursday’s Preview tennial Commission. “This really un- month re-opened a renovated Gov- Foreigner and more. The fairgrounds executive at Archer Daniels Mid- Day, Agriculture Day on Aug. 14 and derscores what it is to be Illinois and ernor’s Mansion for which Diana are dotted with free live-music stages land. Warren Buffett has helped Family Day on Aug. 19, when $5 gets the importance of agriculture.” Rauner raised $15 million in private as well. the Howard G. Buffett Foundation you in the gate. But financial problems, even be- contributions. The midway’s carnival rides will by giving his Berkshire Hathaway “We want people to come out fore the record state budget impasse “I’m hoping the emphasis will shift include the state fair’s first-ever roll- stock. The foundation has donat- and enjoy a nice, cold beverage after of 2015-17, have wreaked sub- now to the Illinois State Fair,” Poe er coaster. Sailer promises to give it a ed millions of dollars to projects work, invite their family and friends stantial wear on the fairgrounds in said. whirl. in central Illinois. Rauner signs law requiring state jobs SPREADING LOVE ON FOUR PAWS Rauner in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — blames Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law requiring state jobs to be located in the capital city mayor for unless there’s good reason to put them elsewhere. violence The Republican’s action Thurs- SPRINGFIELD, Ill. day is designed to save state (AP) — Illinois Gov. money — and Springfield’s pride. Bruce Rauner blamed Chi- It makes Sangamon County what cago Mayor Rahm Eman- Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez called uel on Thursday for the the default location for govern- city’s gun violence, saying ment employees. the mayor has, “failed hor- The Leland Grove Republican ribly,” on public safety after sponsored the measure. A study gunfire last weekend in- has identified 400 jobs that could jured more than 70 people potentially move to Springfield. A and killed at least 11 . job won’t move until it becomes The Republican gover- vacant. Newly created jobs based nor said Chicago police outside of Sangamon County lack sufficient officers and must be justified. cutting-edge equipment. Jimenez says it, “promotes A spokesman for Emanu- Lincoln’s hometown and his el, a Democrat, dismissed vision,” for the capital. Rick West/Daily Herald the claims and pointed at Lincoln was among lawmak- In this July 3, 2018, photo King of Glory Lutheran congregation’s new comfort dog named Julia wears an ‘In Training’ vest in Rauner’s rejection of leg- ers called the Long Nine who South Elgin. These dogs are from the same ministry run by Lutheran Church Charities that brings the dogs to disaster sites, islation to license firearms succeeded in moving the state such as school shootings or tornadoes. dealers. capital to Springfield from Vanda- Speaking at a state Capi- lia in 1837. tol news conference, Raun- er for the second straight day said he had no plans to Rauner says he will Church dogs bring comfort send the National Guard to patrol Chicago’s South and not send Illinois BY ELENA FERRARIN West Sides, where many of Guard to Chicago Daily Herald last weekend’s shootings ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — The job of the occurred. Chicago police SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. newest staff member of King of Glory have added 400 officers to Bruce Rauner says he will not dis- Lutheran Church in Elgin is to spread those areas, with plans to patch the Illinois National Guard love ... on four paws. dispatch 200 more by this to Chicago to stem gun violence. Julia, a 1½-year-old golden retriever, weekend. The Republican said Wednes- is a trained comfort dog who joined the “The leaders of Chi- day, “the National Guard is not church in June. Her work is all about cago have fundamental- for neighborhood policing.” connecting with people, Pastor Doug ly failed, failed horribly. He dismissed suggestions that Swanson said. “We were looking for Our first duty in public he call up the Guard after more ways we could bring love into the com- service is to keep people than 70 people were shot in the munity,” he said. safe,” Rauner said, add- city last weekend. At least 11 were “She is a working animal. She’s not a ing that he’s, “very disap- killed. pet,” he said. “She gets up and goes to pointed in the mayor and Chicago police have said work. ... The idea is to be able to inter- his handling of this whole 600 additional officers will be act with our community, visit nursing dynamic. I do not believe patrolling the affected neighbor- homes, school facilities, anywhere we the Chicago police have hoods. can think of, where we can take her and received the proper sup- Rauner told reporters in use her as a way of loving on people port that they need to do Peoria, “the violence in Chicago is around us.” their jobs effectively.” heartbreaking, it’s got to end.” Julia was trained by Lutheran Church Rauner also said of po- But he says state troops would Charities, which has had a police dog lice, “they need to be more only be appropriate for, “a riot or comfort dog ministry program since assisted in their staffing.” some issue like that.” 2008. He did not elaborate. Rauner says improving eco- The church raised $15,000 for train- Rick West/Daily Herald Police officials have been nomic opportunities will help end ing expenses and waited nearly two In this July 3, 2018, photo King of Glory Lutheran Pastor Doug Swanson poses vocal about expanding the violence. years on a waiting list, Swanson said. with the congregation’s new comfort dog named Julia in South Elgin. These dogs their force by more than The church owns the dog while Luther- are from the same ministry run by Lutheran Church Charities that brings the dogs 1,000 in the past 18 months Intiative will return an Church Charities owns her comfort to disaster sites, such as school shootings or tornadoes. Julia lives with church and they’ve publicized ma- dog vest, which means that if Julia were member Matthew Ponsolle and his family in South Elgin. jor investments in comput- lost animals sooner to fail in her duties, her status as comfort er- and camera-driven pre- dog could be revoked, he explained. says “Please pet me,” Ponsolle said. military veterans and their families, dictive technology they say CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Julia lives with her caregiver, church “It’s about building a relationship, and active and retired police officers, has reduced the number of has a new strategy to return lost member Matt Ponsolle, and his family finding out if (people) have needs and he said. shootings. animals to their owners more in South Elgin. Ponsolle and Swanson praying for them,” he said. “Sometimes Lutheran comfort dogs have re- Emanuel spokesman quickly and keep them out of the are among 11 Elgin church members you only have 15 seconds you might try sponded to several national tragedies, Adam Collins said it is city’s animal shelter. who were trained as comfort dog han- to talk to people, sometimes it might said Swanson, who has experience with Rauner who stood in the Mayor Rahm Emanuel said dlers as part of the program. last an hour.” a comfort dog at a Darien church. That way of the, “policing tool Thursday the city’s animal con- Handlers train three days to get to Lutheran Church Charities’ program includes shootings at Sandy Hook El- that would make a huge trol officers will now carry mobile know the dogs and the commands they started 10 years ago with four dogs and ementary School in Connecticut, and difference,” — the state li- microchip scanners. They’ll be follow, as well as how they connect with has grown to about 130, said Tim Het- Pulse nightclub and Marjory Stoneman censing of firearms dealers able to scan lost pets that have people, Ponsolle said. zner, the organization’s president and Douglas High School in Florida. to better spot and monitor been implanted with micro- Julia has adapted well to her new CEO. Dogs get 2,000 hours of training “When I got called here, I always sales of guns to authorized chips to determine the owner’s home and promptly responds to com- at the Northbrook headquarters or in wanted to get involved with another buyers who transfer them address. mands such as stand, stay, walk back- Nebraska, and are placed with church- comfort dog,” he said. “It’s really about to criminals. The animals will be returned ward, go on lap and more, Ponsolle es, schools and universities, he said. loving the people in our community, Collins said Police Su- to their owners without having to said, she occasionally strays in her be- “This is the unique thing about our finding ways to make connections. perintendent Eddie John- be processed through Chicago havior, such as by enthusiastically try- ministry ... for most groups dogs are We’re not particularly concerned with son, “made numerous Animal Care and Control. ing to lick a reporter’s face on a recent handled by a person, and that person whether they come to King of Glory. personal pleas to the gov- Best Friends Animal Society morning. owns the dog. In our case, no one per- We recognize life is hard and if we can ernor,” to approve the plan, and Animal Farm Foundation When she’s out and about, people son owns the dog,” he said. do something to put a smile on people’s “to keep illegal guns out of donated the 60 scanners. truly gravitate toward Julia, whose vest The program has a component for faces, that’s what we want to do.” the wrong hands.”

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