1. Toulon ChristmasStark County teens participate in Freedom Celebration SCHEDuLE - 1 aDS - 8 & 9 House contest PaGE 3The Stark County NewsTraditional in style, progressive in thoughtA Stark County CommuniCationS NEwspApEr Volume IX ISSUE 43 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 TOULON, ILLINOISONLINE AT countyenews.com ONLINE AT countyenews.com65Toulons Christmas Celebration All Evening - 5 to 7:45 p.m. School band and chorus per-festive beverage at Catalpaformances on Main St.GroveState Bank of Toulon servingAlso open for the evening is refreshmentsthe Pregancy Center and Offthe TrackDoor prizes at ConniesDrop off boxes will be avail-Toulon Rehabilitation &able to collect non-perishable Health Care Center hasitems for Toulon Food Pantry musical entertainment, doorprizes and more.Special events4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Home- Tanners cider & donuts, doormade chili & soup at Con- sCN photoprizes, gift and crafts from A nies rev. Wayne mcLeod, chair of the toulon Library Board, thanks Eldon Ham and wife nanFew of My Favorite Things, and children Carla and Brandon for their $25,000 commitment to the new toulon Library at aGentle Touch and Harley Redi-6 p.m. - Santa arrives at Con- reception given in honor of the Hams at the present library.ger at The Hair Works niesLaFayette Library boardRelay 4 Life booth with 6:30 p.m. - Donation pre-refreshments & ornamentssentations at State Bank offundraiser at the Bistro Toulonfires long-term employeeLeezer Agency has hot mulled cider, cookies, door prizes, Toys 4 Kids gift tree6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Danny Blakey performs Christmas music at BistroDue process not followed; Rashid reinstated Toulon Market Grand opening 7:45 p.m. - Wreath auctionBy Amy Beaverto her hiring by the Senior Works Murphy presented a writtenand Toulon Bucks Drawing amy@countyenews.com Program. A representative forstatement signed by five mem- Dads Pizza charity dinnerat News Room BistroIn a special meeting aroundthe program had approached her bers of the board that stated thatto benefit Toys 4 Kids tree November 17, members of the Ira and after some reluctance, Rashidthe prior action did not follow theBid on a decorated wreath C. Reed Library Board met to re-agreed, as long as she could berules of due process and was not Door prizes, cookies andproceeds will benefit Toys 4 move 10-year library director Mar-placed at the Ira C. Reed Library, valid. The five members that sup-drinks at Farmers Insurance Kids tree and Toulon Christ- cine Rashid. Rashid was informedaccording to Rashid. ported the statement were Barband Keller Williams Realty mas baskets of the boards decision on Novem-As director, Rashid had madeShambaugh, Pam Murphy, Betty ber 19. many proposals for grants and is Harris, Cindy Shipman and Russ Happy Tails has door prizes$400 in Toulon Bucks to beBoard members present at currently working on a grant fromSchier. Board member Bethany Pe- and refreshmentsgiven away sign up at each the special meeting were presidentBill and Melinda Gates for new terson stated to The News she hadbusiness open during the Cindy Shipman, Robin Bartley, computers. not been notified of the emergency Watch football and enjoy a celebration Bethany Peterson and Russ Schier.It has been a good working rela-meeting. Members Robin Bartley Other library board members, Barb tionship for many years. The libaryand Russ Schier were not present. Shambaugh, Pam Murphy and receives its main employee withoutThere is a procedure we need Betty Harris, told The News they were not notified of the meeting.Board member Bethany Pe- using its own funds and Rashid is compensated for her work.Peterson stated that boardto follow when there is a problem,said Pam Murphy. The problemneeds to be worked out and noWhere in the world? terson said Rashid was chargedmembers have contacted the Se- other option available before such at the special meeting with highlynior Works Program about their action is taken. inappropriate behaviors. Peterson concerns but had received no re-In this case, continued Mur- did not detail the accusations. sponse.phy due process was not followed,Rashid has been director of Rashid had contacted her rep- so we will be looking at this issue as the Ira C. Reed Library for 10 yearsresentative from the Senior Worksa full board during a regular meet- and is paid not by library funds butProgram. The program would ing. through the Senior Citizens Ex- have moved Rashid to anotherThe December meeting of the perience Works Program. Rashidarea in which to work, according board is scheduled for this Wednes- works an average of 20 paid hours to Rashid. day at 5 p.m., but vice president a week, which was recently cut In an emergency meeting heldMurphy will not be addressing the down by the Senior Citizens Expe- by the Library boards vice presi- issue at that time. rience Works Program to 18 paid dent Pam Murphy, four members Our president is currenty un- hours a week. of the board voted to reinstateavailable so we will wait until sheRashid had volunteered for Rashid to her position effective onreturns to discuss this issue in full, the library at least five years prior Monday of this week. said Murphy.Bradford approves windmill settlementBy Amy Beaverwas been in savings with the schoolThis is an increase of $1,700 from amy@countyenews.com district in anticipation of the return last year primarily because of theThe Bradford school board ap-of the money. The board will pay new roof. The board approved a proved a settlement agreement withapproximately $36,000 a year per a snow removal bid from Mr. Harper the owners of the Bureau County settlement agreement. This is only for $175 per snow. The board ta- Wind Tower farm for overpayment 40 percent of the whole tax amount.bled the approval of the levy until a of tax. The board will pay $109,000 The board feels that the settlementlater time. The board approved the without interest over a period of was in their favor.Illinos Library Grant for a few hun- submitted photo three years. The Bradford boardIn other business, the boarddred dollars. The grant will be used has been in litigation over the tax approved the audit as presented to for new books. The board approved From left to right in back are Penny and Vicky Coats. in front, rate, which was initially assessedthe board and appointed Jan Searsa salary increase for Kristin Atchley left to right, is kate and addie Coats. the Coats went to Wash- at 100 percent in Bureau County to the negotiations committee. in the amount of $2,500.ington D. C. to tour the Capitol and to visit friends of the girls. until the state passed a wind tower The board approved the renewal The next regular board meetingthey were there during the week of July 20, 2009. they are the tax recommendation. The money of property insurance for $33,468. will be on December 15 at 7 p.m.daughters of Claude and ruthi Coats of Wyoming, iL.Shop

2. Page 2 December 3 , 2009 SOCIALThe Stark County News countyenews.comINDEXSocial .................... 2 Toulon man dances for charityAround/County......... 3Editorial .................. 4Commentary ........... 5School ............. 6 & 12Obits ..................... 11Legal ..................... 13Courthouse ............ 14Around/County........ 15Sports ................... 16HONORABLE MENTIONGeneral ExcellenceBEST IN STATE Newspaper Website submitted photo Pictured are (l to r): Mike and Arlene Witte, Kyle Ham, Floyd and Roselyn Ham, Brianna Gehrig, Stacy Gehrig, Maureen deArmond and david and Amy Steward. Not pictured: Roger Hawk. CONTACTToulon native and Peo-and neglected children in Central Illinois Region. He PuBLISHER/EdITORria Area businessman, Kyle Peoria County through the has served on numerousJim Nowlan Ham, was one of six indi-services of specially trained community boards includ-jim@countyenews.comviduals asked to compete community volunteers. ing the founding board of in the Fourth Annual Casa-The fundraiser is adirectors for CASA of Peoria GENERAL MANAGER/SALESRich St. Johnblanca Dancing with thetake-off of the popular tele- County.rich@countyenews.com Stars. vision show Dancing withKyles professionalads@countyenews.com Casablanca is an an-the Stars on ABC. Kyle isdance partner, Emoke Bury, nual fundraising event the President and COO ofis an avid dancer of many MANAGING EdITORLynne Pruess sponsored by the PeoriaPeoria NEXT, a technology forms and currently teach-editor@countyenews.com County CASA organiza-commercialization com-es Salsa at Body Fitness inlynne@countyenews.comtion. The mission of CASApany that promotes high-Peoria. The pair placed 3rd Ad & GRAPHIc dESIGNER is to advocate for abusedtech development in the in the 2009 competition. Ken Black ken@countyenews.comREPORTER/SPEcIAL PROjEcT cOORdINATORBirthday AnniversaryAmy Beaveramy@countyenews.comDecember 3December 3Wanda Olmsted GalvaDenny & Cathy Webster Toulon BRAdFORd cORRESPONdENTLynda Newton DunnDecember 5December 4lynda@countyenews.com Linda McGraw ToulonJoe & Anne Westart WyomingTina Howard Wyoming Steve & Terry Fritz Wyoming cHIEF OPERATING OFFIcER,December 6Jim & Peerapan Beamer Toulon WEBMASTER, TEcHNOLOGy SPEcIALISTRon Pruess Toulon December 5 Jason Musselman Dell Duttlinger Bradford Edward & Verla Ehnle Princeville jason@countyenews.com December 7December 8Lisa Eberle Wyoming Rev. Fred & Darlene Reiner - Princeville SPORTS cORRESPONdENTDustin CarlsonSarah StJohn Wyoming December 8 The Stark County News isJosie Hufnagel Toulon located at 101 West MainNellie Ann Fletcher - Street, Toulon, Illinois 61483. Wyoming Office hours are Monday December 9 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Martha Rachel Wyoming Phone: 309-286-4444Anna Cline Champaign Fax: 309-286-5555 Ryan Morrissey Wyoming SUBMITThe Stark County News encourages readers to submit news for publication in our paper. Special events, weddings, births, awards & honors, anniversaries, promotions, etc. are welcome items for the paper and are FREE! Schools, businesses, organizations, and groups are encouraged to send information on activities and events. If you have attended a function or event and have a photo and/or news, please Community Calendar submit them. Letters to the Editor should be less than 500Thursday, December 3 words and must be signed. Stark County Elementary K-2 Christmas Space is limited.program, 7 p.m. How to Submit: Monday, December 7 Email to editor@countyenews.Toulon Christmas Celebration, begins 5 p.m. com. Photos should be sent as an attachment. Wednesday, December 9 The Stark County News (USPS 020-Stark County Elementary Christmas program 678) is published weekly. Periodical 3rd 5th grade, 7 p.m. postage paid at Toulon, Ill. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Stark County News, 101 W. Main Thursday, December 10 Street, PO Box 240, Toulon, IL 61483. 309/286-4444, fax 309/286-5555.Stark County Jr and Sr High Winter Concert, 7 p.m. Deadlines: Ads - Friday 4 p.m.; News - Monday noon The Stark County News assumes no Sunday, December 13 financial responsibility for typographical Booth Brothers in concert, Toulon Congregational errors, but will reprint that part of an ad in which the typographical error occurs.Church, 7 p.m. Please notify the newspaper immediately of any errors. 3. The Stark County News countyenews.comAROUND THE COUNTY December 3, 2009 Page 3 And the Babe appeared in Milo Township... By Lynda Newton Dunn Gods creatures, costumed arms. lynda@countyenews.comas cows, lambs, and even aThe angel hovered si-It was rumored that scentful skunk on a magical lently, wings still supporting there was to be no room at night were drawn to this spot after another year of growth, the inn, but inside of Grun- from the shining star thatstill beautiful. some day lohs Milo horse barn, anshown over Milo and Grun- on a resume, I was the an- empty stable with waitinglohs barn. gel manger was found. The star was also cos- Different on this nightA young Joseph andtumed, high among the high- in Milo from the original Mary and a costumed don- est bale of hay, leading thecast and appearance, was key solemnly walked from shepherds to their place in the audience, coated, some the tack room straight to theawe of the babe in the man- with hats, and more still with hay covered tableau, takingger, shepherds with unusual cameras, seated on bleach- their places, with all of theclothing, wavering staffs and ers of hay bales. All adoring dignity of the burgeoningshort attention spans.the children of Boyds Grove season upon them. Three resplendent gift Methodist Church Christ-Purity and faith, hopebearing wise men, stiff and mas Pageant. and peace, shone fromsore from riding their cam- It was magnificent. It young Marys face as she re- els so many miles, bowed in should have been televised. trieved the swaddling babe reverence to the holy babe, It was inspirational. SCN photo from the manager, fear-swaddled and cradled in Start the season, the real Jesus in the manger, in the year of our Lord 2009, Boyds Grove ing for his safety as more ofMarys protective and lovingReason for the Season. Methodist Sunday School Christmas PageantStark County teens participate in Freedom House contest Todays teens are oftencounties at all participating John Hartman, Blackhawk stereotyped as being self- schools and sponsor busi- East College Art Professor, centered, disrespectful andnesses plus the Galva Artsand Marge Mowers, a Galva uncaring where societal is-Council, the YMCA in Ke-artisan with a proficiency in sues are concerned. Free-wanee, Community Center etching, served as judges. dom House, however, wasin Geneseo, Kewanee Li-The contest was ini- recently privileged to wit-brary, Kewanee Hospital and tiated in October, which ness just the opposite.Hammond-Henry Hospitalwas National Domestic I was greatly im- in Geneseo. Anyone else Violence Awareness Month. pressed by the caliber of theinterested in displaying theFor further information artwork we received in our posters can call Stephanieabout Freedom House, its recent poster contest andCartwright, Special Projectsviolence prevention educa- even more impressed by the Manager and poster con- tion programs or any of its messages the students por- test committee member, at services, call 815-872-0087 trayed, said Roger Hawk,(815) 872-0087, Ext. 224. or (309) 852-4008 or visit Freedom House Board of Diane Gibson of Galva alsowww.freedomhouseillinois. Directors member. Theserved on the organizingcom. For those in need ofsubmitted photo students cared about the is- Freedom House Executive Director Connie Doran (back left) congratulates the committee; Freedom Houseservices, call the Freedom sue, that of both domestic award winners in Freedom Houses recent Domestic Violence Awareness PosterExecutive Director Connie House crisis hotline at (800) violence and teen dating vi- Contest. Shown are Hannah Roe (seated, left) of Orion HS, honorable mention;Doran served as a featured474-6031. All services are olence, and they were will-Katie Elliott of Cambridge HS, honorable mention; and Sue Youngstrom, Cam-speaker with Roger Hawk atfree and confidential. ing to make a stand throughbridge HS art teacher; with Doran, Katie Schlicksup of Stark County HS, secondthe awards breakfast; and their drawings and photog- place; Kala Koehler, Orion HS art teacher; Daniell Scheiterle of Stark County raphy.HS, honorable mention; Beth Russell, Galva HS art They should realizeteacher; Mary Snyder of Galva HS, first place; Lisa the impact their work willJacobs, Stark County HS art teacher; and Jenifer have on their peers, on thoseKieser of Stark County HS, third place. suffering from violence and on those who care and dontposter will be made intoFederal Savings and Loan know what to do to help,a billboard and displayed in Kewanee. Scheiterle, Roe Roger continued. Theyrethroughouttheentire and Elliott received Liberty making more of a differencemonth of February as a re-Uncirculated Silver Dollars than theyll ever know. minder that violence affectsfrom the State Bank of Tou- The Henry/Stark Coun-everyone and that Free- lon. All bonds and gifts were ty Domestic Violence Posterdom House offers services donated by the respective Contest Awareness cam- to help anyone suffering in institutions. paign was announced at silence. Teens are no excep- The State Bank of Speer, the beginning of the schooltion. Were here for them,MuselmanInvestments, year and was open to all too. Ltd./Kewanee McDonalds, 9th- through 12th-grade stu- Snyder was awarded aand Key Outdoor Advertis- dents. Winners and partici-$200 savings bond from theing sponsored the purchase pants were honored Nov. 17 Community State Bank of of the billboard. at an awards breakfast, held Galva, in addition to a rib- Snyders billboard will at the Kewanee McDonalds,bon and certificate for her be placed on the east side a sponsor of the event. Rog- first place and Best of Showof U.S. Route 34 and Illinois er Muselman of Muselmanfinish. Schlicksup received Route 78, one mile north of Investments, Ltd., donated a $100 savings bond fromIllinois 91 in Kewanee dur- the cost of the breakfasts toCentral Bank in Geneseo,ing the month of February. all involved.a ribbon and certificate, Her poster and those of the Winnersincludedand Kieser received a $50 other winners will be dis- Mary Snyder of Galva Highsavings bond from Union played in Henry and Stark School, first place; Katie Schlicksup of Stark County High School, second place; Jenifer Kieser of Stark Coun- ty High School, third place; and Daniell Scheiterle of Stark County High School, Hannah Roe of Orion High School and Katie Elliott of Cambridge High School, honorable mention. Our intent in this con- test was to promote aware- ness of domestic violence and teen dating violence, said Susan Carlson, Free- dom House Legal Advocate who initiated the contest and served on the orga- nizing committee. Marys 4. Page 4 December 3, 2009 EDITORIALThe Stark County News countyenews.comCounty Watch Bill; harvest thoughts; Phil; paranormal By Jim NowlanAnd most everybody suicide recently up northdown in the mouth, dontwant checked out. Letsparanormal team to visit,jim@countyenews.com (as we might say in rural Il- of us in LaSalle County. be afraid to talk about de- just say Im highly skeptical, call Joanne Bridges at 309-linois) turned out for Bill.We havent had one here in pression, even suicide. You personally, but who am I to686-1057. You can Google Hundreds paid theirThe Debolt-Kidd Fu- awhile, yet we all need to benever know. say. Guard Paranormal to find respects Friday at the visita- neral Home was literallyaware of those who mightIf you would like the the groups website. tion for Toulon Postmaster packed this past, chilly Fri- be seriously depressed. Phil Sharkey is a know- Bill Franklin, who died un-day, with the waiting line Dave McClure of Otta- er of all things Toulon, and expectedly this past week. snaking up and down all wa in LaSalle reminds of usprobably Stark County. Now Bill was a quiet, friendly,available space. Others this in an email that is cir-of Miami and Chicago, Phil helpful fellow who alwayssat in observance, chatting culating. He tells the story grew up on Franklin Street had a big smile for a greet- quietly, chuckling now andof a happy-go-lucky 70-ish in Toulon. He responded ingthe perfect small town then in a remembrance offarmer who recounted for to the query by Eldon Ham resident.Bill. Dave how he almost com-as to when the Dr. Thomas And the small town re- As LaVon gazed outmitted suicide in the 1970s. Hall historical doctors of- paid its appreciation andamong the crowd, she must As he worked in the fields tofice was moved to its pres- love for Bill by turning out have felt the warmth radi-bring in the crop, the finan-ent site next to the Toulon in huge numbers to let ating toward her and thecial numbers werent work- Library. Bills wife LaVon know theyFranklin family. Warmth ing out.Im sure it was 1944- shared her grief, and that that helps instill the strengthFortunately, the farmer 45, declared Phil over they were there to support needed in a time of unex- received a call from a dearthe phone in his booming her any way they could.pected grief. friend just in advance of hisvoice. My Dad (Dave Shar- The visitation is notplanned demise. The twokey, the county highway su- exclusive to small towns,Farmers do a lot of talked; both had problems, perintendent) took movies of course, yet I think small worrying, at the mercy of but the talking let the farmer of the move. communities can be at theirweather and the markets,know he wasnt alone, and best in providing supportas they are. And farmers arerational thinking returned Joanne Bridges of through this ritual. alone with their thoughts a to the farmer as a result. Peoria is one of the area Everybody knows ev- lot, alone in the glass cage We are always surprised paranormal seekers. Amy erybody is a characteristic atop their combine. Its easy when we read of a suicide Beavers recent story on the of small towns, and cer- to become depressed whenI never would-a guessed. topic generated lots of com- tainly everybody knows the youre alone, controlled byTalking is the best med-ments from readers. postmaster. He or she is one factors beyond your con-icine. Thats what Im doing So Joanne wonders if of our links to the outsidetrol. here. And if you see a friendany readers have possible world. There was a farmeror neighbor who might look paranormal activity theyFarming Matters - be counted By Jake Anderson communities are fairly rep- to help us spread the word tofor unlawful disclosure isresented. their families, friends, anda fine of up to $250,000 orOften times we feel that Semlow points out neighbors. The message imprisonment of up to five rural areas are overlooked that census data also drives is simple: The 2010 Censusyears, or both. and/or forgotten about. To the engine of good public is easy and confidential. ItIllinois Farm Bureau make sure that rural Illinoispolicy. The takesonlyencourages its members to is not overlooked or forgot- census data about10complete the 2010 census ten about, the Illinois Farm influencesminutes to as quickly and accurately as Bureau (IFB) has become an how trillions answer justpossible. Farming and ru- official 2010 Census Partner,of dollars10 questions.ral populations are shrink- working with the Censuswill be spent It is one of ing, but are no less vital to Bureau to help ensure that over the next the shortest the nations economy and the Census Day, April 1, will10 years. question-security. Thats why it is include a full and accurateCensus data naires in his- so important that Illinois count of rural Illinois. guides plan-tory. By law,farmers and rural commu-Getting complete and ning for newthe Census nities complete the census accurate census data is crit-hospitals,Bureau can-to ensure their fair share of ical to rural Illinois, saysjobtrain- not sharepolitical power, local fund- IFBs Kevin Semlow. Cen-ing centers,respondents ing and needed services. sus data is used to deter- schools, so- Jake Andersonanswers withThe 2010 Census will mine how many seats each cial services, grants and anyone, including otherarrive in mailboxes in state will have in the U.S.other programs essential to federal agencies and law March. The official Census House of Representatives,rural communities. enforcement entities. All Day is April 1. For more in- as well as the boundaries ofIts easy for farmers to Census Bureau employees formation on the 2010 Cen- legislative districts. We aresee the importance of the take an oath of nondisclo- sus, please visit www.2010. partnering with the Census 2010 Census, says IFBs sure and are sworn for life census.gov. Bureau to make sure that Kevin Semlow. Thats why to protect the confidential- Illinois farmers and rural we are asking our members ity of the data. The penalty 5. The Stark County News countyenews.com COMMENTARYDecember 3, 2009 Page 5This N ThatA column dedicated to thought provoking non-essential informationDear Editor:Letters in the NewsMarcine was one who cared Letter to the Editor:me this year and for that IBy Rich StJohna lot. She went beyond The Toulon commu- am grateful.rich@countyenews.comThe LaFayette Library the call of duty to makenity lost a great citizen onHe will be missed by The last 15 years the La this library what it is today November 24, 2009 with all and especially by his IS IT DECEMBER ALREADY?Fayette Library has seen aand The Alliance Librarythe death of Postmaster Bill grandfather, mother, sister,Afraid it is and where did 2009 go? The various cities,lot of growth. ComputersSystem recognized and Franklin.wife and children. He was towns, and villages in Stark County are all decked out in theand high speed internet awarded her for her efforts. My late husband a hero and they are hard to Christmas atmosphere. This is the only part of winter thatwere added through grants Unfortunately, thereworked with him for sev- come by in todays world. I enjoy. It can warm up on January 2 and remain that waywhich cost the libraryare people that are miser-eral years and admired hisWell miss you. until the next Thanksgiving.nothing. Wonderful selec- ably spiteful and jealous dedication to his job andBy the way, we still say Christmas around here. Thatstions of new books, DVDs, and will happily step onhis treatment of everyone. Dorothy Reed what the season is about.and video tapes were also someone to get to the nextHe went the extra mile for Toulon, ILadded as well as beautifulrung on the ladder. That is CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?childrens books and Read-exactly what happened. A Toulon has its annual Christmas Celebration this com- ing Monday night, December 7. This annual event always attracts a crowd and this year looks like its a good one.ing Programs with partiesand prizes.few of the Board memberstook it upon themselves Thumbs Santa will be here to take requests, although his location is a little different. Santa will still be at Connies Country Most of these thingswere non-existent before(coincidentally as the Holi-day Season approaches) UpMarcine Rashid came toto fire her and place false Kitchen but not upstairs. The Bistro will also be buzzingthe La Fayette Library. She allegations against her. The and drawings and the wreath auction will be held there athas spent many hours over other Board members were the evenings conclusion. Make sure to visit the variousthe years working with peo- not consulted and no vote To the beginning of a happy holiday merchants to sign up for drawings.ple from other libraries andwas taken. History teaches season. Remember to Shop Stark WANNA SHOP AND NOT PAY?the Alliance Library System us that bad attitudes andCounty!to learn how to write grantshatefulness take prece- We all want that, but for the next three weeks, the Wyo-for the betterment of the li- dence over common sense ming Area Chamber of Commerce with support of Betterbrary. She has spent hoursand this situation demon- Banks is having weekly drawings of Wyoming Chamberhelping the local kids do strates this as well. member businesses. (See ad elsewhere for details). Simplytheir homework with the Marcine is 79 years old shop these merchants and put your receipt in their draw-help of the new comput- and for all of her years of ing boxes. The Chamber draws three (3) names each weekers. Her determinationdedication and hard work and the lucky winners are reimbursed for that receipt up toand persistence is what she now is left without a $100. This started last week so 12 lucky people will get backmakes the library what it isjob. Her salary was not all they spent on that visit to the member merchants.today. She was there rais-even paid with library By the way, if you are not a member, this is the time toing funds when no one was funds and now several join. The dues for 2010 are now due and payable by 1/1/10.interested in helping. Shevery generous benefactors Only $50 per year and is a great investment!was there looking for ideas,have withdrawn futuregrants and opportunitiesdonations to the library HOLIDAY SHOPPING?when no one else had time.as well. They didnt hurt Dont forget the Shop Stark County program. This isOver the years she has re-her, though, they hurt the a great plan for investing in your home community. Sim-cruited people to sit on thelibrary. Her experience and ply spend $7 a week of money you might spend elsewhere,Board and many of themtalents will be appreciated and the goal of $1,000,000 will be reached. If you shop inhave stepped up to theelsewhere. Wyoming you might even win back the amount spent. Soplate with the same passion Proverbs is a rule to lets all do our little part and shop at home as much as pos-for the library that she has. live by based on common sible.She has always been there sense we all should useto help, teach and motivate.in every facet of life. This MORE SALES TAX?She showed her pride andverse says it all:Stark County is seeking a percent sales tax increasethanks to all of them for Pride goes before de- via the ballot in February. Although more taxes are neverall of their efforts time and struction, a haughty spirit favored, this plan should garner your support. As known,time again. before a fall. the county is in financial straits and this small amount will There are very few Proverbs 16:18 aid that problem. The tax increase is earmarked for thepeople that take time to Sheriffs department which is a major county expense butcare about small towns andLorie Sherbeyn necessary. This rate increase still keeps us competitive withwhat they have to offer-- LaFayette, IL neighboring counties, so unlike Cook County, we shouldespecially these days-- but have no erosion of business. Sales taxes, unlike others, are also shouldered by out of town visitors as well; couple this with new businesses and the necessary funds might be ful- ly reached. This column supports this. Submityour letters&newstoeditor@ countye- news.com 6. Page 6 December 3, 2009 SCHOOL The Stark County News countyenews.comKnow your RebelsAmericaBy Kasey Main Student means an Leaders of America). She is now one of the officers of the club. The FCCLA in- recycles day individual studying in avolves; as you may guess Fourth grade students at Bradford and Stark County school, college, or uni-giving members the neces- Elementary schools celebrated America Recycles Day on versity to gain knowledge sary skills to become great November 24. This recycling holiday is observed in Illinois for the life ahead. But the leaders. Like my father al- on November 15 every year. America Recycles Day is cele- word student has a greaterways told me, be a leader brated to educate people on the benefits of recycling, and it meaning, especially in Starknot a follower. also encourages people to reduce the amount of trash that County High school. A high Taking part in FCCLA they generate, reuse items rather than disposing of them, school isnt composed ofis a good choice because, and buying products made from recycled materials when just students, but more like- to me, the only person whopossible. ly friends if you give them can lead your life in the rightFourth grade students learned recycling facts and par- a chance and get to knowdirection is you. So what ticipated in several recycling-related trivia questions. The them. better way to do that thanstudents made a bird house using small milk cartons.One such person is by becoming a better lead- This event was co-sponsored by the Stark County Farm Kayla VanWassenhove, aer? In this club you get to beBureau and the Stark County Soil and Water Conservation included in a lot of activities District (SWCD). Jake Anderson of the Farm Bureau and which the members get toJannifer Powelson of the SWCD worked together to present direct. These activities also recycling information. help members have better Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling are great ways to organization skills.save energy, money, landfill space, and natural resources,Whats real fun aboutSCN photo in addition to reducing the amount of air and water pollu-Kayla VanWassenhove FCCLA is that every year ation caused by not reducing, reusing, and recycling. number of dedicated FC- to spend with friends. The ing TV or listening to some CLA members get to go onthing she likes doing with tunes. Kayla is a fan of Tay- a trip to Chicago! Mrs. Da- her friends is going to mov- lor Swift, who sings country vis who is the sponsor of the ies. in case you are not familiar FCCLA here in Stark County Speaking of movies, with her. Her friends recom- High School says, People she prefers romance es-mended Taylor to her. need to spend time in Chi-pecially Walk to Remem-In the summer shes a cago for the experience. ber, because its sad in thehelpful hand with bailing Kasey MainAnd right she is, the morebeginning but has a good hay for her grandpa. Anoth- 17 year old senior at Stark you experience, the greater ending. In other words, love er job she does is babysitting County High School. Kayla your knowledge. conquers all!for more spending money. is the daughter Phil and Su- As Treasurer of the FC- Kayla and her friendsKayla is planning to san VanWassenhove. SheCLA, Kayla keeps track of may also get a bite at Moni- attend Black Hawk East to has a brother Cole and a sis- money which is importantcals Pizza, the place where further her education and ter Susan.when youre planning a trip the food tastes real good. become a veterinarian. AThe VanWassenhoveor activity as well as funding. Kayla finds strawber-good choice for a career, family lives in Osceola.I wanted to do something ries a real treat too. Kayla I might add. Who doesnt Theres no better way to en-with friends, was Kaylasalso likes to socialize with want to be around adorable lighten a family householdmotivation for joining thefriends by you named it -pets all day? She has a fun than having tail waggingFCCLA and what better rea-texting! Not just texting, but future ahead of her. furry creatures. This familyson can there be? on the phone as well. Another column is over has five pets, consisting of Kayla has also played Another way for her and done. As always, I took cats, dogs, and even a horsebasketball for three yearsto keep touch with friends pleasure in writing this and which lives at Kaylas grand- as center, which is a great is by going shopping. TheI look forward to writing for pas farm.way to stay active. This year,store of her choice is Amer-you next week! submitted photoFor four years Kayla Kayla decided to relax andican Eagle. When she is has taken part in the FCCLA focus on her goals ahead. not too busy, she enjoysPictured are Stark Elementary School students hold- (Future Career CommunityIt also gives her more time lounging back and watch-ing their milk carton bird houses.BUSINESS BULLETIN BOARD Call (309) 286-4444 today to get your business listed! Tiskilwa, IL - (309) 895 - 3581BULLETIN BOARD SPECIAL!!ADVERTISE HERE FORJUST $11.00 PER WEEK! 7. The Stark County News countyenews.com NoPeoCo December 3, 2009 Page 77 Ways To Stay In The Know 1 #We got the bestStark County sportscoverage, period!The Your source for everything local 101 West Main Toulon 286-4444www.countyenews.com 8. Page 8 December 3, 2009 Toulon Christmas Celebration The Stark County News countyenews.comToulon Christmas Celebration Monday, December 7, 2009 5-7:30 p.m. Stop in and Join Us For Refreshmentsand register for our drawings.Join us for Toulons Christmas Celebration. 9. The Stark County News countyenews.com Toulon Christmas Celebration December 3, 2009 Page 9 Santa Claus arrives at Connies at 6 p.m. Stop in for cookies & refreshments. Be Sure to see our Retail Sale.Sign Up for Door Prizes! 120 E. COURT ST. - TOULON, IL 61483 PHONE: 309-286-7240FAX: 309-286-7490 10. Page 10 December 3, 2009 AROUND THE COUNTY The Stark County News countyenews.com 11. The Stark County News countyenews.com OBITUARIESDecember 3 , 2009 Page 11 William A. Franklin Toulon William A. Bill Franklin, 54, of rural grandmother, Mary Frank- lin. a musician, playing guitar and piano with the band, www.countyenews.com Toulon, Illinois, died at 5:10 Bill Franklin was theWhitewater, and also with a.m. on Tuesday, November Postmaster in Toulon forBlakeys Trailriders. He 24, 2009, at his residence. served as a volunteer fire- Bill was born October fighter with the Toulon Fire 27, 1955, in Kewanee, Il- Department for 20 years, linois, the son of Delmar and attended the Toulon Deb and Elizabeth Betty United Methodist Church. Cinnamon Franklin. HeFuneral services for married LaVon M. Truelove Bill were at 11 a.m. on Sat- on September 22, 1979, in urday, November 28, 2009, Toulon. at Toulon United Method- LaVon survives, along ist Church. Rev. Paul Wier with two sons, Tony Frank-officiated. Visitation was lin, of Indianapolis, Indiana from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, and Curtis (Kristin) Frank- at DeBolt-Kidd Funeral lin, of Hudson, Illinois; Home. Pall Bearers were daughter Emma (Daniel)Anthony Nicholson, Rick Mullin, of Mt. Pleasant,Bill Franklin Pruess, Andy Yedinak, Steve Iowa; his mother, Betty, of the past nine years. PriorFrakes, Danny Blakey, Tim Toulon; a sister, Debbieto becoming Postmaster, Schroeder. Burial was in (Fulvio) Franklin-Zerla, of he was a clerk in the Tou-Toulon Cemetery. Toulon, Illinois; and his lon Post Office for 24 years.Memorialcontribu- grandfather, Graham Frank-He owned and operated tions may be made to his lin, also of Toulon.Franklin Small Engine Re- church or to the Toulon He was preceded inpair in Toulon since he was Public Library. death by his father and his 14 years old. Bill was also Edith M. MartinPrinceville Edith M. of Speer, Illinois, and Ber-keeper for Hemmer Feed & Martin, 91, a resident of Ap- nadine Cambron, of Peoria,Farm Service, Speer for 20 ostolic Christian Skylines, Illinois; two grandchildren,years. She was a member Peoria, Illinois, formerly of of the Apostolic Christian Princeville, Illinois, died atChurch and was active in its 2:15 p.m. on Monday, No-quilting group and choir. vember 23, 2009, at Apos-Funeral services were tolic Christian Skylines. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, No-Edith was born on Aprilvember 28, 2009, at the Ap- 8, 1918, in Speer, Illinois,ostolic Christian Church. the daughter of Daniel andMinisters of the church Mary S. Kuntz Streitmat-officiated. Visitation was ter. She married Eli B. Mar-from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, tin on January 21, 1940.at Hammitt-Hott Funeral He preceded her in deathHome, and also from 9 to on February 14, 1949, in9:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Princeville. Also preced- church. Burial was in the ing her in death was a son,Edith Martin church cemetery. Richard L. Martin, and twoEric (Lanette) Martin, ofMemorial contribu- brothers, Russell and La- Watertown, Wisconsin, Kas-tions may be made to Ap- Vern Streitmatter.sandra (John) Verhusen, ostolic Christian Skylines,Surviving is one son,of Vail, Colorado; and oneInc, 7023 NE Skyline Drive, Greg G. (Sandra) Martin, of great-grandson, Brady E.Peoria, IL 61614. Chillicothe, Illinois; two sis- Martin. ters, Gladys (George) Neal, She worked as a book- David L. HendersonMandan, ND - David He was involved in the con- made his home; daughters, LeRoy Henderson, 69, of struction of many draglines Sheila (Mike) Rumbold, of Mandan, North Dakota, for surface coal minesWyoming, Illinois, Santha died at MedCenter One inthroughout the United (Duane) Swanson, of Bow- Bismarck on November 12,States. He was most proud man, North Dakota; and 2009. Funeral Services forof his work in Cumberland sons Lonnie (Lori) Wertz, David were held on Novem- Ohio on the Big Muskieof Fargo, North Dakota and the worlds largest dragline. Scott Walker, of Seattle, ber 15, 2009 at the Peace Lu-Across theran Church in Scranton,He worked for ModernWashington; three sisters, 1- Tee, e.g.; 6- Crew needs; 10- Impersonator; 14- Coherent light beam; 15- Applaud; 16- North Dakota, with burial Machine/Industrial in Bis-Ann Johnson, of Chicago, Il- Acting part; 17- Licorice-like flavoring; 18- I could ___ horse!; 19- Ball game; 20- Sewage; held on Monday, Novem-marck where he often trav-linois, Fae Pierce, of Tucson, 22- Exclamation to express sorrow; 23- Accent; 24- Part of RSVP; 26- Gibbet; 30- Time ber 16, 2009 at the North eled to perform draglineArizona, Jane (Leonard)spans; 34- Get the better of; 35- Electric fish; 36- French vineyard; 37- Circular band; 38- Dakota Veterans Cemeterymaintenance. David was an Pierce, of Bismarck, North Embed; 40- ___ impasse; 41- Drunkard; 42- ___ account (never); 43- Mass of eggs; 44- in Mandan, North Dakota.avid reader, fisherman andDakota; three brothers, Je-Proclaim; 46- Folium; 48- Advanced degree?; 49- Othello villain; 50- Mongolian desert;David was born on July enjoyed hunting with hisrome Henderson, of Back- 53- Outweigh; 59- Med school subj.; 60- Winglike parts; 61- Waggish; 62- Nothing more 20, 1940 in Bowman, North family. You could often findus, Minnesota, Bill (Judy) than; 63- Like some orders; 64- Chou ___; 65- American football measure; 66- Slaughter Dakota, a son of Mauricehim under the hood of a car Henderson, of Lisbon North of baseball; 67- Peruses; and Gladys (Erickson) Hen-doing mechanic work for Dakota and Dale (Doreen) derson. He graduated from friends. He was a friendlyHenderson, of Scranton, Scranton High School in and fun-loving man whoNorth Dakota; one grand- Down 1959. After graduation Da-always had a good story todaughter, Brooke Rumbold;1- Deli side; 2- Mandlikova of tennis; 3- Egyptian goddess of fertility; 4- Breather; 5- vid entered the US Navy,tell. five grandsons, J.R. Mercer, Canopy site; 6- Vast seas; 7- Winged; 8- Appraise, charge per unit; 9- Scantily; 10- Wild where he served on the USSHe was preceded inErick and Nickolas Rum-sheep of Asia; 11- Wading place; 12- First name in scat; 13- Whistle blowers; 21- Excla- Oklahoma City.death by his parents andbold, Conner and Chase mation of surprise; Solutions for 11-26-09After serving in the one nephew, Todd Pierce.Swanson; and many nieces 25- Apr. addressee; 26- Furze; Navy, he became a welderHe is survived by Lin-and nephews. 27- Negatively charged particle; for various coal companies. da Wertz with whom he28- Slow, musically; 29- Pull laboriously;30- Green shade; 31- The number system Dan E. Websterwith base 8; 32- Speak in a slow manner;33- Traditional portion of Muslim law;35- Hold On Tight band; 38- Incipient;Darrington, WA Dan ents, Ted and Janet, of Tou-death by his significant oth-39- Vane dir.; 40- Big galoot; Eugene Webster, 45, of Dar- lon, Illinois; two brothers,er (Cheryl), a sister (Cheri 42- Thunder Bays prov.; rington, Washington, for- Justin (Shelly) Webster, of Jo), and his grandparents. 43- Burn without flame; 45- Conjunct; merly of Toulon, Illinois,Kewanee, Illinois, and J.R. Graveside services will46- Tabs; 47- Turkish title; died at his home on Sunday, Webster, of Humble, Texas;be accorded at a later date. 49- Author Calvino; 50- Malodorous; November 29, 2009.a sister, Shelley (Rob) Lar-Memorials may be made51- Draft classification; 52- Roseanne, once;He was born on De- son, of Arlington, Washing- to the Toulon Methodist54- ___ Bator, Mongolia; cember 12, 1963 in Gales- ton; three nieces, Alexis,Church.55- Rule Britannia composer; burg, Illinois, the son of TedSarah Jo, Jaime Lynne; and56- Vincent Lopezs theme song; and Janet Webster.one nephew, Bryce.57- Dressed; 58- Some Ivy Leaguers;Surviving are his par-He was preceded in 12. Page 12 December 3, 2009 SCHOOLS The Stark County News countyenews.comBradford Holiday spirit atStark CountySecond GradePerfect Attendance- Zayne Junior HighAnderson, Jordan Holm- #100 awarded Bradford JHSberg, Abby Wall, Colby Wall, AnnouncesCitizenship-Zayne Ander- technology grantson, Tiffany Durbin, Dustin First QuarterMoody, Megan Painter,Isaac Stahl, Scott Weir,The Bradford Nationaland Michelle Vainoski. Mrs.Honor Roll Effort- Tucker Hartz, ZayneAnderson, Arianna Ferman, Junior Honor Society and Student Council are in the Angela Stange is sponsor of the NJHS. On October 27, District 100 officials were notified thatthe district had been chosen as a recipient of a competi-Colby Wall spirit of the season withThe Student council is Eighth Grade tive grant. The Enhancing Education Through TechnologyPenmanship-McKenzietheir latest activities. Theraising money to donate to Straight A Honors- AlexGrant (EETT) was established by the federal governmentColeman, Jordan Holmberg Honor Society is collecting Freedom House in Princ- Driesto enable schools to provide new and emerging technolo-Art Award- Jordan Holm-canned good and nonper- eton, Illinois. They held a High Honors- Kendall King, gies, create state-of-the-art learning environments, and of-berg ishable items for the Brad- bake sale on Monday, No- Colton Senders fer additional training and support for teachers to help stu-Young Author-Arianna Fer-ford Food Pantry and Christ-vember 30. Student Council Honors- Nate Holmberg, dents achieve academically and acquire the skills neededman, Scott Weirmas Baskets. Donated itemsmembers will also be col- GabeHovendon, Kyle to compete in a global economy.Special Reading Award- may be placed in boxes at lecting donations for Free- Hughes, Miranda Kiesewet-The district applied for the grant as a means of helpingMcKenzie Coleman both the grade school and dom House when they go ter, Michelle Vainowski, to fund a new math and science education initiative. The junior high buildings. TheChristmas caroling Decem- Chad Stocking,Alexia grant monies will be used to purchase graphing calcula-Third GradeNJHS students will deliverber 11. Forbes tors, mobile computer labs, smart-board systems, wirelessPerfect Attendance- Jessicathe items to Leet MethodistMembers of the Stu-internet access, teacher training and other hardware andWright, Abby Stotler, Mag- Church on December 17.dent Council are Kend- Seventh Gradesoftware that will be utilized K-12. The goal of the districtsgie Rouse, Noah Kazubows- Honor students alsoall King, Gabe Hovendon, Straight A Honors- Caitlin new math and science initiative is to create a program ofki, Jack Atkins, Kaitlin Vain- helped with the BradfordRyan Young, Colton Send- Scott, Jake Waldinger, Kay-instruction that will prepare students interested in mathowski, Corbin WalshChristmas Walk November ers, Chad Stocking, Lindsey lah Weir and science related careers to graduate from Stark CountyCitizenship-Lea Fisher, Nat- 28. Members of the NJHS Hoffert, Charlie Lotspeich, High Honors- Mark Bauer, High School with the experience, knowledge and skills nec-alie Murphy, Jessica Wright, are Chad Stocking, Alex Carlie Bickett, Caitlin Scott, Carlie Bickett, Kristyn Ehn- essary for a seamless transition into college.Abby Stotler, Jacob Reay,Dries, Kyle Hughes, JoshKristyn Ehnle, Lexie Gun- le, Lindsey Hoffert, Charlie Stark County Superintendent Jerry Klooster explainsIsaac Koenig Lindsey, Jacob Rhodes,ning, and Ericka Gillespie. Lotspeich, Cassidy Lynes,that although program planning is still in its infancy (fullEffort-Allanah Kiesewetter,Kendall King, Miranda Kie-Mrs. Becki Hoffort is spon- Blake Ryan, Nick Waldinger implementation is not scheduled to begin until the 2011-Garrett Scottsewetter, Nate Holmberg,sor of the Student Council. Honors- Nick Hancher 2012 school year), the possibilities are truly exciting. OurPenmanship-MaggieBradford schoolboard of education has given the administration the go-Rouse, Jessica Wright, Na-ahead to begin planning this program for a relatively un- Sixth Gradethan Hoak, Corbin Walsh Straight A Honors- Keith der-served group of students in small districts studentsstaff in holiday moodArt Award- Jacob Reay, Jes- who excel in the fields of math and science and want to be- Ehnle, Emily Wallsica Wright High Honors- Cournteycome our next generation of engineers, doctors, architects,Young Author-Andrew Wall, etc. With the aid of this grant we will partner with univer- Ehnle, Allison Hefler, Chase Chase Scott Bradford School Dis- dom House to add to what Johnston, Abby Masterson,sities, hospitals and businesses. We will be able to provideSpecial Reading Award- trict staff members will be the Student Council is able Ashlee Prina, Jacob Wright inquiry-based instruction that will benefit not only theseFaith Moody, Jacob Dries,paying to wear blue jeans to raise. The money raised Honors- Lexie Gunning, Joe students, but every student in the district. We have a greatNoah Kazubowski, Maggieon Friday, December 4 and on the December 11th Jean Duttlinger, Mariah Klemme, deal of work to do over the next 18 months.Rouse, Abby Stotler, Chase December 11. The moneyDay will be donated to the Jessica Loudenburg, JoelDistrict 100 will receive approximately $239,000Stahl, Jessica Wrightraised on the December 4thBradford Christmas Baskets Stahlthrough the grant over the next two years. Jean Day will go to Free- and Food Pantry.Fourth Grade Bradford Perfect Attendance- Dela-ney Johnston, Kendra Sel-BHE participates at Fall Grade School by, Emma Stichenmyer,Jarred Stevens, Delaney Leadership Conference First Nine Kazubowski, Alexa Stabler,Gabe StahlBlack Hawk College enrolled in the Illinois com- East Campus participatedmunity college system. Week AwardsCitizenship-Emma Stichen-myer, Delaney Kazubowski in the Illinois Postsecond-The college had 15 stu-Effort-Ethan Scott, Alexaary Student Organizationdents participating in com- Kindergarten Stabler, Landen Hoffertannual leadership confer- petitive events designed to Perfect Attendance- Payton Penmanship- Cody Minder, ence held Nov. 6 at Spoon foster career preparation Stahl, Angel Hoffman, Syd- Mark Painter River College in Canton, Ill. and leadership skills in the ney Gorard, Erika Bailey,Art Award- Ashley Estes, The conference is dedicated areas of agronomy, animal Mya HamerDelaney Kazubowski to providing leadership and science, horticulture and Citizenship- Payton Stahl, Young Author-Kendra Selby, career development activi-business management. Jenae SearsWyatt Schupp ties for students currently Effort- Sierra Mueller, Sum- Special Reading Award- mer Cantwell Penmanship-MerandaRobert Rouse, Jessica Sears Free seminar over health care career options Schaffer, Sydney Gorard, Fifth Grade Livia BarksPerfect Attendance-Jenna Art Award- Payton Stahl, Je- Ehnle, Dalton Hancher, Bai- Are you interested innate at the Quad-Cities nae Searsley Longman, Brock Stotler,a career in health care but Campus in Moline but will Young Author- Cainan Reb-Savannah Wall, Samanthaunsure of your options? be available at both BHC mann Wall Do you want to become a campuses. At the East Cam- Special Reading Award- Citizenship-Savannah Wall, nurse, medical assistant or pus, the seminar will be in Lani Fisher, Angel Hoffman,April Atkins physical therapist but notBuilding A, Room 123. At Morgan Coleman, Lauryn Effort- Samantha Weirsure how to get there? Find the Quad-Cities Campus, Hartz, Jenae Sears, IsaacPenmanship- Mason Send-out Dec. 10 at a free seminar the seminar will be in Build- Yanezersat Black Hawk College.ing 2, Room 101.Young Author-Jenna EhnleNan Reddy, health careGuest speakers from First GradeArt Award- Dalton Hancher, programs educational advi-various health care fields Perfect Attendance-Jacob Savannah Wallsor at Black Hawk College,also will be attending. Bickett, Julianna Painter, Special Reading Award- will present an EducationalFor more information, McKenzieStahl, Marli Brock Stotler, Todd Reay,Options in Health Carecontact Nan Reddy at red- Walsh, Erika Yanez, NatalieLaura Rouse, Dalton Hanch- Seminar from 5:30-7:30dyn@bhc.edu or (309) 796- Wall, Katelyn Kowitz, Mi-er, Savannah Wall, Brianna p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. 5161 or (800) 334-1311, ext. chaela DurbinEndress The seminar will origi-5161. Citizenship- Jordan Atkins, Alexis Perez, Marli Walsh, Maggie Dries, Matthew Mc- Cauley Effort-Ryan Murphy, Kyle Peterson, Jaeden Birkett, Julia Sears, Freddy Painter, Toby Stahl Penmanship- Ivy Hengl, Christopher Walker, Alex Guelde, Natalie Wall, Cauge Rebmann, Katelyn Kowitz Art Award- Ivy Hengl, Jae- den Birkett Young Author- Maysen Lew- is, Kylie Stabler, Whitney Schupp, Cauge Rebmann Special Reading Award- McKenzie Stahl, Matthew McCauley 13. The Stark County News countyenews.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THELEGALS December 3, 2009 Page 13Eagles team (630) 794-5300SOUTH FIFTEEN (15) RODS, 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPage # 15170THENCE WEST FIVE (5) RODS, STARK COUNTY - TOULON, IL-STARK COUNTY - TOULON, IL-Winnebago # 531 THENCE NORTH FIFTEEN (15)LINOISLINOIS Our File No. 14-09-33089RIDSM THENCE EAST FIVE (5) fundraiser TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, Countrywide Home Loans, Servic- 09 CH 00010 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt IN THE VILLAGE OF BRADFORD, ing L.P.Collection Practices Act youSTARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PLAINTIFF Deutsche Bank National Trustare advised that this law firm is Vs. Company as Trustee for the Hold-deemed to be a debt collector COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 419 W.December 7 Todd C. Frisby a/k/a Todd Frisby; ers of Soundview Home Loanattempting to collect a debt andMain Street et. al. Trust 2005-DO1, Asset-Backedany information obtained will beBradford, IL 61421 DEFENDANTSCertificates, Series 2005-DO1 used for that purpose. PLAINTIFF I221784 and which said Mortgage was 08CH 00015vs. made by:The Henry-Stark Coun- the ball to keep, if they wish, Michael A. McCormick a/k/aPublished 11/19 11/26 12/03/2009ty Relay for Life EAGLES at Better Banks in Wyoming NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE OF Michael McCormick; Jennifer L.Alan J. McMullen TEAM will be holding a or at State Bank of Toulon. REAL ESTATE Worlow a/k/a Jennifer Worlow; Kathy McMullen a/k/a Kathy J. Mortgage Electronic Registration fundraiser during the Tou-The ornaments are be- McMullen a/k/a Kathy Mucllen PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Systems, Inc.; Intervale Mortgagelon Christmas Celebrationing sold for $5 each and GIVEN that pursuant to a Judg-Corporation; Unknown OwnersCIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH the Mortgagor(s), to Countrywide the evening of Decemberanyone wishing to place an ment of Foreclosure and Saleand Nonrecord Claimants JUDICIAL CIRCUITHome Loans, Inc., as Mortgagee,7th at the News Room Bistroorder can do so at the Bis- entered in the above cause on DEFENDANTS STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS and recorded in the Office offrom 5-8 p.m. The team willtro on December 7, or by 2/20/2009, the Sheriff of Stark the Recorder of Deeds of Stark be selling large soft pretzels calling Judy Sorenberger at County, Illinois will on 12/21/09 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ESTATE OF } County, Illinois, as Documentwith cheese dip, coffee and286-7273 or Peg Moats at at the hour of 9:00am at StarkC. VIRGINIA TRACY } No. 82776; and for other relief; hot chocolate. 695-2585. County Courthouse 130 MainNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Deceased} that summons was duly issued Street Toulon, IL 61483, or in aThe team is also takingThe Eagles will also out of said Court against you as place otherwise designated at Michael A. McCormick a/k/aCase No.: 09-P-13orders for Christmas treehave a drawing during the provided by law and that the said the time of sale, County of Stark Michael McCormick suit is now pending. ball ornaments that will beToulon Christmas Celebra- and State of Illinois, sell at public Jennifer L. Worlow a/k/a Jennifer CLAIM NOTICE hung on a Tree of Hope.tion for a gift certificate auction to the highest bidder for WorlowNOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU The team has two trees, onefrom the Toulon Market. cash, as set forth below, the fol-Unknown Owners and NonrecordNotice is given of the death of file your answer or otherwise file located at the Robert ClarkThe Toulon Market is also lowing described real estate: Claimants C. VIRGINIA TRACY. Letters of your appearance in this case residence in Wyoming and lending a hand to the team office were issued on Novemberin the Office of the Clerk of this one tree will be located inand will have order forms LOT THREE (3) OF BLOCK FOUR That this case has been com-13, 2009 to Amy V. Krause, 2471 Court, (4) IN CASTLES ADDITION TO menced in this Court against you the front of the State Bankavailable for the Christmas Knox Rd., 1900 East, Altona, IL THE VILLAGE, NOW CITY OFand other defendants, praying for 61414 as Executor whose at-of Toulon. Judy Sornberger,tree In Honor Of or In Mem- Marian E. Purtscher WYOMING, SITUATED IN THEthe foreclosure of a certain Mort-torneys are Borden Law Offices, Stark County Courthouseteam captain said, the ball ory of Christmas tree balls. COUNTY OF STARK AND STATE gage conveying the premises 113 E. Williams St., Wyoming, IL130 West Mainornaments are in variousAll proceeds, after ex- OF ILLINOIS.described as follows, to-wit: 61491-0130. Toulon, IL 61483 colors and will be imprint-penses, will be given to the Claims against the estate may be ed with In Honor Of or InAmerican Cancer Society PIN 04-36-107-011 LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), THREEfiled in the office of the clerk of on or before January 4, 2010,Memory Of the name of a2010 Henry-Stark County (3) AND FOUR (4) OF BLOCK court, Stark County Courthouse, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED loved one and hung on oneRelay for Life to be held Au- Improved with a single family TWENTY-FOUR IN HENDERSONToulon, Illinois 61483, or with AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER residence AND WHITTAKERS ADDITION TOof the two trees until De- gust 14 and 15 at Windmont the representative or both, onTHAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY THE CITY OF TOULON, ILLINOIS, or before May 13, 2010 and any cember 21. After that time,Park in Kewanee. BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 813 N. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE claim not filed within that periodWITH THE PRAYER OF SAIDthe purchaser may pick up 7th StreetFOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:is barred. Copies of a claim filed Anastasia Loane COMPLAINT. Wyoming, IL 61491 A PART OF SAID LOT FOUR (4),with the clerk must be mailed or BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED ASdelivered to the representative CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. performs in expanded Sale terms: 25% due by cash orFOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN and to the attorney within 10 Attorneys for Plaintiff certified funds at the time of sale IRON ROD IN THE NORTHWEST days after it has been filed. 15W030 North Frontage Road, and the balance is due within 24CORNER OF SAID LOT FOUR (4),Borden Law OfficesSuite 100 Christmas at Auggie hours of the sale. The subjectTHENCE RUNNING EAST ON THEAttorney for Executor Burr Ridge, IL 60527 property is subject to real estateNORTH LINE OF SAID LOT FOUR 113 E. Williams, PO Box 130 (630) 794-5300 taxes, special assessments or (4), SEVENTY-FOUR (74) FEET TOWyoming, IL 61491130 DuPage # 15170 special taxes levied against said AN IRON ROD, THENCE SOUTH 309-695-2491Winnebago # 531 Christmas at Augusta- This adds an entirely new real estate and is offered for sale ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN Our File No. 14-09-32716 na, a holiday concert featur-creative element to the pro- without any representation as (147) FEET TO AN IRON ROD Published 11/26 12/3 12/10/2009ing choir, band and orches-gram and exposes the stu- to quality or quantity of title and ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt without recourse to Plaintiff and LOT FOUR (4), THENCE WESTtra ensembles, will return dents to great music that Collection Practices Act you to Centennial Hall (3703 was written specifically for in as is condition. The sale is SEVENTY-FOUR (74) FEET TO ANare advised that this law firm is further subject to confirmation byIRON ROD, THENCE NORTH ONE 7th Ave.) in early Decemberthe occasion, says Hurty. deemed to be a debt collector the court.HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN (147) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THEattempting to collect a debt and with an expanded schedule.Bring your best sing- FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT any information obtained will be Augustana student musi-ing voice, reminds Culver. If the property is a condominiumSAID LOT FOUR (4) TO THE PLACE STARK COUNTY - TOULON, used for that purpose. cians and vocalists will per-The concerts also feature and the foreclosure takes place OF BEGINNING, STARK COUNTY,ILLINOIS I223723form on Friday, December several well-known congre- after 1/1/2007, purchasersILLINOIS.4, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, gational hymns for a sing- other than the mortgagees willThe Bank of New York Mellon Published 12/ 3 12/10 be required to pay any assess-COMMONLY KNOWN AS:f/k/a The Bank of New York asDecember 5, at 4 p.m. Thealong during the program. 12/17/2009 music department addedAnastasia Loane from ment and legal fees due under 217 N. Olive Street Successor in interest to Chase The Condominium Property Act, Toulon, IL 61483Bank, N.A. as Trustee for CWHEQanother concert this yearToulon, Illinois is among 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).2005-D after the ensembles played thisyearsperformers. and which said Mortgage wasto a sold-out crowd at lastLoane is a senior at Au- If the sale is set aside for anymade by:PLAINTIFFyears inaugural concert.gustana and is majoring in reason, the Purchaser at theVs. The concerts are trulycommunication sciences & sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Michael A. McCormick a/k/a Michael McCormick Alan J. McMullen; Kathy McMul- len a/k/a Kathy J. McMullen Thean advent of the Advent disorders. She is the daugh-season, says Dr. Daniel ter of Bill and Barb Loane of Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Jennifer L. Worlow a/k/a Jennifer Worlow a/k/a Kathy Mucllen; United States of America; Asset Accep-legal Culver, orchestra director Toulon.and department co-chair.The Celebration of the Mortgagee or the Mortgag- ees attorney.the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage tance LLC, Assignee of Providian Bank; Capital One Bank (USA),paper I look forward to working Christmas at Augustana is Electronic Registration Systems,N.A. f/k/a Capital One Bank; again with all of my col-one of a series of perfor- Upon payment in full of the Inc. as Nominee for DecisionUnknown Owners and Nonrecordforleagues in an ensemble ef- mances planned for the amount bid, the purchaser shall One Mortgage Company, LLC, as Claimantsfort. It is a marvelous op-Christmas season. The receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds DEFENDANTS Stark portunity for our students Handel Oratorio Societyand audience alike. In the will perform Messiah on to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. of Stark County, Illinois, as Docu- ment No. 89734; and for other 09CH 00012 County development of the pro-Saturday, December 12, at relief; that summons was duly NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONgram, we focused on bring- 8 p.m. and Sunday, Decem- The property will NOT be open for issued out of said Court againstNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:ing a sense of unity to theber 13, at 2 p.m. at Centen- inspection and Plaintiff makes no you as provided by law and thatprogram and how it works nial Hall. The long-standing representation as to the condi- the said suit is now pending. Alan J. McMullen with each ensemble. tradition, which began in tion of the property. Prospective Kathy McMullen a/k/a Kathy J. Audience members1879, involves more than bidders are admonished to NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOUMcMullen a/k/a Kathy Mucllenwill experience a true cel-200 choir members from check the Court file to verify allfile your answer or otherwise fileUnknown Owners and Nonrecord information.your appearance in this caseClaimantsebration of Christmas with Augustana and the Quad- in the Office of the Clerk of this performances by sevenCity community as well as a IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGORCourt,That this case has been com- ensembles, including the professional orchestra. (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE menced in this Court against you Symphony Orchestra, The Augustana Cham- RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSES-Marian E. Purtscher and other defendants, praying forBrass Ensemble, Augustanaber Singers and Office of SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYStark County Courthouse the foreclosure of a certain Mort- Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal En-Campus Ministries will OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION,130 West Main gage conveying the premisessemble, Ascension Singers, present Lessons and Carols IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONToulon, IL 61483described as follows, to-wit:Wennerberg Mens Choruson Thursday, December 17, 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. on or before December 21, PART OF THE WEST HALFand Cantilena Augustana, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This 2009, A DEFAULT MAY BE(W1/2) OF THE NORTHEASTand the world premiere ofbeautiful Christmas service For information: Examine theENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANYQUARTER (N1/4) OF SECTIONVeni Emmanuel (Come chronicles Christs birth court file or contact Plaintiffs at- TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A TWENTY - SIX (26) IN TOWNSHIPEmmanuel) arranged by through song and readings torney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED INFOURTEEN (14) NORTH, RANGE Augustana music facultyin Ascension Chapel (820 15W030 North Frontage Road, ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYERSEVEN (7) EAST OF THE FOURTH member Dr. David Davies. 38th St). This event is free Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527,OF SAID COMPLAINT.PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED Dr. Jon Hurty, direc- and open to the public. (630) 794-9876. Please refer to AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:tor of choral activities andTo order tickets for file number 14-08-19269.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.COMMENCING AT A POINT 208 I224091 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1/2 FEET WEST OF THE NORTH-department co-chair, saysChristmas at Augustana or Published 11/26 12/315W030 North Frontage Road, EAST CORNER OF SAID WEST the opportunity to com-Messiah, log onto www.au- 12/10/2009Suite 100 HALF (W1/2) OF SAID QUARTERmission a new work is an gustana.edu/tickets or call Burr Ridge, IL 60527SECTION, RUNNING THENCEadded learning experience. (309) 794-7306. 14. Page 14 December 3, 2009 COURTHOUSEThe Stark County News countyenews.com SPOON RIVER MARKETPLACETraffic citations - Ordinance violations - Misdemeanors - Felonies - 11-23-09 Tina K. Hannon Driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit. 11-23-09 Carl E. Bishop Driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit. 11-23-09 Jason P Dazley Driving while license suspended.. 11-23-09 Jason P Dazley Driving 26-30 mph above the speed limit.. 11-23-09 David K. Kalapp Driving 21-25 mph above the speed limit. 11-23-09 Nicholas C. Spierowski Driving 15-20 mph above the speed limit. 11-23-09 Matthew R. Hollis Possession of drug paraphernalia. 11-23-09 Matthew R. Hollis Possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.RV FOR SALE11-23-09 Robert Nimrick -- Battery 2001 Chateau Class C Moto-11-24-09 David R. Hatfield Possession of drug paraphernalia. rhome on a Ford F450 V10 chassis 32 ft, sleeps 8 max 11-24-09 David R. Hatfield Possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. Less than 25,000 miles Like 11-24-09 David R. Hatfield Criminal trespass to land. new, always stored inside.11-25-09 Kenny L. Hines Driving 26-30 mph above the speed limit. 309-606-3082 $25,000 OBOSheriff s Accident Report11-25-09 Ashton L. Mor- rissey, 22, of rural Wyoming, was involved in a single vehicle ac- cident shortly before midnight along Route 91 just south of 1300 N. Morrissey reportedly swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the vehicle and flipped. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital where she was treated and later released. No citations were issued but the vehicle did sustain over $1,500 in damages.Marriage License 11-24-09 Jody Lee Breymier, Wyoming and Amanda Catherine Tracy, Wyoming. Sheriff s Incident Report11-22-09 A domestic problem was handled at the Stark County Sheriffs office in- volving a Toulon resident and a 14-year-old minor.11-23-09 A stolen pick-up truck owned by Ordaz Construction Co., of Peoria, was discovered abandoned in a field at 500 E. and 750 N. The vehicle had been stolen previ- ously from a location in Kewanee. The incident remains under investigation.11-24-09 The Stark County Sheriffs Office investigated an incident involving crimi- nal trespass to a residence reported by rural Toulon resident Heather D. Rucker.11-25-09 A disorderly conduct incident involving two male Bradford area residents was investigated by the Bradford Police Department and the Stark County Sheriffs office. The incident initially started at a bar in the downtown business.11-27-09 An identity theft was the source of a complaint reported to authorities from a rural LaFayette resident. The incident remains under investigation.11-28-09 An animal bite incident involving a 60-year old victim from rural Toulon was handled by Stark County Animal Control Officer Gary Bent.11-29-09 Randy J. Simons, 35, Speer, arrested on a Stark County warrant for tele- phone harassment. He posted $100 cash bond and was released with a court date to ap- pear.11-29-09 Candi R. Tilson, 29, Wyoming, was arrested on a Stark County warrant for failure to pay or appear on an original charge involving forgery. She posted $100 cash bond and was released with a court date to appear.The 13th Annual Bradford Christmas Walk By Lynda Newton Dunnwere petitioning Santa. Being a thorough rov-what the cars that flew in lynda@countyenews.comFamily photos were be-ing reporter, I sampled the from the west thought asA Christmas Walk ining taken in another partfree homemade eggnog be-they dropped down intoLunch Hours: Bradford.It truly was.of the church, and refresh-ing offered for the Christ- Main Street, thinking it Wed., Thurs., & Fri., 10AM - 1PM The weather was so pleas- ments and games beingmas Walk at My Place. Bothwas dark and the sidewalksBeginning Dec. 4th - NEW BUFFET FRIDAY - 5-8PM ant that it was great to seeran by Bradfords National adult and plain eggnog waswould have been rolled up FISH, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SPAGHETTIpeople on the streets under AND MUCH MORE!Junior Honor Society in theoffered, and since I wasnt long ago, but lo, there were Christmas lights, looking cafeteria. asked for my ID, Im not just angels in abundance every-BAR AREA OPENED 3PM DAILYin windows, waiting for theEven people from Newreal sure which I had, but it where.KARAOKE FRIDAYS 9PM - 1AMWEEKLY FOOTBALL SPECIALS trolley rides, and walkingYork attended The Christ-was delicious. Christmas, Virginia, from one venue to another.mas Walk in Bradford, right A Christmas Walk? Yesstarted Saturday night inBradfordPharmacy Sean?it was. And I wonderedBradford. was a bus stop for the trol- ley, and also the registry for adults to win a Weekend Getaway for 4 including hotel, dinner, movie passes and ice cream, sponsored by Bradford Courtyard Es- tates. Free coffee while you waited and a store full of gift items to purchase for any age.Those wonderful Beta girls were running the chili supper at the firehouse, giv- ing the firemen the night off. What would Bradford do without the Beta girls? I wondered if theyd answer the fire calls that night too?Santa had his own room for conducting his business at the Bradford Baptist church, assisted by more Beta gals and lots of good little boys and girls were getting their list in ear- ly. Even a few good big girlsOnly once a year can you board a trolley in BradfordSCN photo 15. The Stark County News countyenews.com AROUND THE COUNTYDecember 3, 2009 Page 15Many area farmers have probablyseen deer running out from standingcorn this year. The Dept. of NaturalResources reported nearly 6,000 SCN photos fewer deer harvested in the first Looking at the fields through raindrops has been the all too often shotgun hunting weekend for deer, story for farmers this harvest season. Persistent rain and muddy primarily due to the large amount of fields has slowed the harvest. As we enter the month of December corn still in the fields. December 3-6 there are still large amounts of corn standing in the fields.is the next shotgun season in Illinois.Lady Rebels Basketball(continued from page 16)half-time (20-19).Lady Reb- The third quarter was els with 13 similar, yet again a con- points fol- stant battle between thelowed by Liz two teams. This time Nata-Groter with lie Turner stepped up for 10, Brittney the Lady Rebels scoring 8 Price had 7 points in the third quarter.points, and Going to the fourth quarter H a n n a h Knoxville led 30-29. How- Morrissey ever, in the fourth quarter,had 5. everything would fall apart Knox- for the Lady Rebels. Knox-villes Han- ville held Stark County to 6nah Weed- fourth quarter points while man led all scoring 16 points of theirscorers with own; 7 of the 16 points came17 points, from free throws on Knox- AbbyBall villes way to victory 46-35. had 12, and Stark County falls to 3-2 Makenzie SCN photo and Knoxville moves to 4-1. Frank had During a timeout, Coach Scott Paxson address his team during the Natalie Turner led the11.game with Knoxville. The Lady Rebels lost the matchup, 46-35.Awards (continued from page 16)Lewis, Tanner Ewing, and Ethan Ely. Second team: Matt Hollis, Zach Turnbull, and Calvin Lewis.Congratulations to Andy Kieser who was also named to the 2A Academic All-State team.Beyond All-Conference and Academic All-State teams, very rarely do play- ers make the All-State team, especially when a player comes from the third small- est school in 2A; however, this is exactly what Tanner Ewing has achieved.Ewing was surprised at being named an All-State player, I wasnt expecting it. Maybe if we were 1A. Although everyone watch- ing him this year knew how good he was, they also knew about the other extremely talented athletes in 2A.It feels good - its more of an honor, said Ewing when asked about how this accolade makes him feel.This is a big achieve- ment, but dont expect this to be the last time you hear about Ewing who is current- ly in basketball, in which he has high expectations and for track in the spring win- ning state awards.It is one of the top [ac- complishments] hope- fully until track. He plans on doing well in track - aim- ing for a state medal. Good luck Tanner and good job.Congratulations to all the players named to All- Conference and All-State teams! 16. Page 16 December 3, 2009SPORTSThe Stark County News countyenews.com Quick start to season gets halted Rebels are rewarded By Dustin Carlson the way it was supposed to. Knoxville jumped out of the By Dustin Carlson Lewis, Vern Adams, Andy Kieser,The Lady Rebels started their The regular season would not gate on a roll, scoring the first 9The football season endedEthan Ely, and Tyler Frisby de- season off on the right foot at the start similarly. The ladies dropped points of the game. Looking like ita little early for the Stark Countyspite playing only half the season Princeton Tournament. They wontheir first game at Kewanee and might be a long night for the Lady Rebels with a first round exit out due to injury. Offensive All-Con- all three games on theirlooked to rebound against Rebels they fought their way backof the playoffs, but several players ference second team was: Dillion way to a first place finish Knoxville on Tuesday at into the game. They went on a 9-3were awarded for their achieve-Kelly, Ethan Rumbold, and Calvin in the tournament. Coachhome. Knoxville had other run of their own and pulled thements on the field. There were Lewis as a kicker. Scott Paxson was pleasedideas in mind. The game deficit to 3 (12-9) to end the first six Rebels named offensive All- There were seven defensive with results, but wasntwas a well fought battle by quarter. Led by Liz Groter with 8Conference first team, and three All-Conference players four first surprised by it. When the Lady Rebels, but they points in the second quarter, thesecond teamers.team, and three second team. asked about the tourna- would fall to Knoxville 46- Lady Rebels took a 1-point lead to The first team offensive play- First team: Andy Kieser, Calvin ment Paxson said, It went35.ers were: Tanner Ewing, Calvin(continued on page 15)(continued on page 15)PLEASE JOIN US ONMONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH FROM 5:00 - 7:00 PM FOR OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE!ENJOY REFRESHMENTS & SIGN UP FOR OUR OUR HOLIDAY DRAWINGS! ITS THE PERFECT GIFT!Purchase a MasterCard Gift Card