By Ben Steinbach WYOMING – During a brief Vet- eran’s day meeting, the Wyoming City Council discussed many topics in- cluding reclassification of properties, upgrades to city equipment, renova- tions of the Paramount movie theater and more. Wyoming Economic Develop- ment Advisor Dennis Rewerts told the council that efforts to revitalize the Paramount Theater are in progress. After receiving several renovations, including an impressive facade mural by Doug Haffner of Haffner’s Fantastic Creations, Rewerts announced that hopefully soon the theater will once again show movies. The building has been utilized in past years as an event hall, but has never returned to its cinematic focus. When explaining the requirement to buy the rights to show movies, Rewerts stated, “It’s very expensive. The first company we looked into wanted $325 for the rights to one movie. We found a company that is halfway reasonable, and would also provide us the right to stream content from the internet.” Rewerts stated that the Paramount, unhappy with their current service, will be switching ISP companies. “We can’t even stream music.” City attorney Michael Evans re- ported on the annexation of property to the Southwest of Wyoming into the Wyoming TIF district, frequently referred to as the “Unhold property”, stating, “I’ve spoken to the TIF council, online @ prairie-news.com Volume XVII, No. 42 • November 15, 2019 • Published by Lampe Publications LLC Serving 7,000 customers in the communities of Wyoming, Toulon, Bradford, Duncan, Galva, LaFayette, Stark, Speer, Castleton, Bishop Hill, Camp Grove, Princeville, Edelstein, Laura, West Jersey, Monica, Elmira, Modena, Saxon, Lawn Ridge, Broadmoor, Elmore, Lombardville, Milo and rural customers at Kewanee and Williamsfield. The Prairie News The Prairie News R.R. BOXHOLDER P.O. BOXHOLDER King’s case in Stark County may be delayed Federal charges in porn case Senior Spotlight: Harriet A. Drake By John A. Ballentine TOULON – The Prairie News sat down with 97-year-old Harriet Ann Drake last Saturday and asked Toulon’s 74-year resident a series of questions about her life. Following are Harriet’s answers, which were clear and concise being to the point: The News: When were you born? Harriet: “August 31st, 1922.” Who are your parents? “Well, they are Bert and Ethel Timmons.” Where did you grow up? “In Edelstein – in the country.” Where and when did you go to school? “Well, I went to Princeville High School and to grade school – a little one-room country school. They referred to it as The Timmons School.” Did you go to college? “No, I went to business school, in Peoria. It was Brown’s Business School. I took courses there – typing and shorthand.” What jobs have you had? “I worked at an office at Cat- erpillar, in Peoria, doing clerical work.” How long did you do that? “Until Joe came home – that was December, 1945. He came home from the War.” When did you start at Caterpil- lar? “I started there probably in early 1942.” When were you and Joe married? “Nov. 14, 1942 – that’s 77 years ago.” When did Joe pass away? “In February – this is interesting – the 29th of February, 1996. It’s interesting because it was the 29th.” When did you move to Toulon? By John A. Ballentine TOULON – Rodney Allen King, 50, arrested in Stark County on Aug. 29 for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornog- raphy, now faces Federal charges for similar actions. In Stark’s Circuit Court last Friday, Nov. 8, King learned he may have his Stark County case delayed until he goes through the Federal Court system, in Peoria. According to court documentation, King faces two counts in the Federal case and made his initial appearance in Federal Court on Oct. 28 for an ar- raignment process. King has been charged in Stark with a Class X “dissemination of child pornography.” If King is found guilty, that charge is punishable with six to 30 years in prison. Additionally, he is charged with a Class 2 felony for “possession of child pornography.” It is punishable, if found guilty, from three to seven years in prison. Probation is not possible with a Class X felony conviction. Stark County State’s Attorney James D. Owens filed a motion in court last Friday to continue King’s jury trial, presently set for Dec. 2, until March 16, 2020. Owens’ motion was not granted by Circuit Judge James A. Mack but a new court appearance is scheduled for today, Nov. 15, to hear arguments on the motion. King has remained in- carcerated in Stark County jail under a $75,000 bail bond since his August arrest by the Illinois State Police. He is represented by Stark County Public De- fender Robert M. McBride. Submitted photo Artist Doug Haffner of Haffner’s Fantastic Creations painted this mural on the facade of The Paramount Theater in Wyoming. The theater has been undergoing renovations and may soon be showing movies. MIDWEST CARPETS 126 Exchange Street Galva, Illinois 61434 (309) 932-1092 Regan & Carolyn Ahlgrim midwcarpets@outlook.com www.midwcarpets.com Paramount gets facelift Council hears theater may soon show movies Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 NEW MURAL IN WYOMING COUPON OPEN T HANKSGIVING ALL DAY! $ 5 OO OFF THANKSGIVING COUPON W/FREE DRINK V ALID ON T HANKSGIVING D AY ONLY - 11-28-19 LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET Drake Rodney King being led into the Stark County Courthouse on Aug. 30. Chelsea Hendrick Ag Loan Analyst Toulon Doug Blunier Sr. Vice President Toulon Jake Anderson Commercial Loan Officer, Galva Mark Rewerts Sr. Vice President Kewanee Doug Parrott President Toulon Bank with someone you know! www.statebankoftoulon.com Let us help you build your farming operation in a community that we proudly support. HARVEST SEASON HAS MANY CHALLENGES. The Prairie News • prairie-news.com 2 November 15, 2019 DRAKE: Has ‘always enjoyed living in Toulon’ Bob Baer Certified Arborist (309) 657-0571 mybackyard2@gmail.com NO-5011A Tree Pruning Tree Removal Shrub Shearing Stump Grinding Snow Removal WYOMING TOYS FOR KIDS If you or someone you know needs to be put on our tree, please contact Bebe Groter 695-2981 or Michele Hendrick 695-3800 Get forms at Wyoming Monument or The Edge Salon In order to participate a form needs to be completed and returned by Nov . 15. Stark County Resource House 102 N. 7th St., Wyoming, IL 61491 It’s that time of year again when we need to be “thankful”. Here at the Resource House we are just that and we want to take this time of the year and say to all of you in our beautiful Stark County Com- munities thank you for your continued support to us here at the Resource House! We have many needs in Stark County and it’s a blessing to be a part of one of those resources, you all help to make that possible, there is no donation too big or small that comes in that we don’t put to good use to help someone, you are all a blessing and we couldn’t do what we do without you, know that your donations go to good causes, our community is better because of you and your thoughtfulness, so in this holiday season be thankful and blessed, we are because of you! The Resource House can continue to do what Pastor George Hirst started, I think of him often, I also wonder if I’m doing it to his liking, I can only pray for God to guide me and your continued support! With an appreciative and thankful heart Resource House director and crew wish you Gods many blessings for a happy and bountiful Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas! Peggy Gray, Director of Resource House Sue Hardman & Karen Curry, Volunteers CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law KERRY R. CORDIS JENNIE CORDIS BOSWELL Real Estate Business Law Wills & Trusts Powers of Attorney Probate 129 N. Walnut Ave., Princeville, Ill. Ph. 385-4616 Wyoming mail hauler set for negotiated plea Stark Co. names Keller to animal control position By John A. Ballentine TOULON – A Wyoming mail hauler indicted July 13, 2018, for allegedly defrauding the United States Postal Service of nearly $2 million in insur- ance premiums appeared last Friday in Stark’s Circuit Court for a review hearing. Keith A. Ratcliff, 55, has been charged with multiple felonies including theft by deception, a Class X felony. Plus, he has been charged with two counts of theft, wire fraud, and mail fraud. Ratcliff pleaded “not guilty” to the charges on Oct. 4. His attorney, Kevin F . Sullivan, of Peoria, said in Court last Friday that the defense asked for a continuance until Jan. 17 when they would enter a negotiated plea. A Dec. 3 jury trial had been set, but with the negotiated plea, a trial scheduled for March 16 is unlikely. Ratcliff has remained free from incarceration since his arrest on a $50,000 bail bond with 10 percent to apply. He is owner of The Pour House tavern, in Wyoming. • Felony case – In other court news, a 52-year-old Delavan man told Circuit Judge James A. Mack he will defend himself in a Class 4 felony case he is charged with involving a June 4 traffic incident. Chad R. Coggins was stopped by Stark County Deputy Sheriff Dakota Copeland for speeding on Route 40, south of Bradford. According to court documentation, “the defendant after receiving a traffic citation for speed- ing, opened the driver’s door of his vehicle and walked toward Dakota Copeland while shouting threats of physical harm to Dakota Copeland.” Coggins is charged with felony ag- gravated assault of a peace officer. In court last Friday, he waived his right to a preliminary hearing, pleaded not guilty, and was given a March 16, 2020, jury trial. He is scheduled to ap- pear Jan. 31 in court for a hearing. By John A. Ballentine TOULON – Resolutions passed by the Stark County board of supervi- sors Tuesday evening include the animal control administrator, rabies vaccination tags, State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor and a tentative adoption of the 2019-20 fiscal year budget. Dr. Lynn Keller, of Wyoming, was formally named the county’s animal control administrator, a position he has already filled for several years. An increased charge to $15 will be imposed for animals receiving the rabies vaccination and tags. The board approved the 2019- 20 fiscal year budget and it will be available for viewing the next 15 days from Nov. 12. A special meeting was set to adopt the budget on Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse. Also, the board approved a resolu- tion agreeing to the appointment of a State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor who would represent Stark County in cases that go before the Illinois Appellate Court. This is an annual appointment resolution. Stark County’s insurance was presented by insurance agent, John Leezer. He explained briefly the charges for individual portions of the total insurance premium due on Dec. 1. The total insurance premium is $76,442, up approximately $8,000 due to, according to Leezer, six paid claims and two outstanding claims. Brandon and Colton Harris, of Bruce Harris & Associates, Inc., from Batavia, gave a preliminary presen- tation concerning GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Basically, it is a mapping of physical addresses for all Stark County residences to aid first responders in locating an emergency address location. This is a preliminary proposal to provide GIS services to the county at a cost of $19,806 with an esti- mated time of four to six months to complete. The board did not take or discuss action on this agenda item. A Sheriff’s report from Chief Deputy Chuck Demetreon informed the board that overtime has in- creased because the Sheriff’s Office is shorthanded. Demetreon said he has hired three Henry County dispatchers on a part-time basis and has interviewed five candidates for dispatcher positions. Stark County treasurer Paula Leezer discussed the current bud- get with the board, by highlighting certain expenses. Overall, Leezer said the budget is in “good condition.” Finally, County Engineer Judd Gif- fin gave a brief highway department report. Giffin said the highway de- partment continues to work on GIS, inspections of bridges and roadways, and said the maintenance depart- ment is installing the plow onto the new snowplow truck. WYOMING: Public hearing on annexation and they would like to hold a public hearing on the annexation. We can do that a little before next month’s [city council] meeting. It’s just a formality, and you’ll see a notice in the paper.” Evans also reported on an ongo- ing battle to have five potentially hazardous condemned buildings demolished within Wyoming, stat- ing the sale of one of the properties has now closed. Wyoming Water and Sewer Manager Greg McCauley reported problems with a planetary gear on a clarifier at the city’s water treatment plant. He stated that the clarifier is around 35 years old, and they would be lucky to see it rebuilt at this point. He said it would be easier and similarly priced to replace the entire unit rather than to try to have custom parts machined. “When they replaced our other one it connected right in. The contractor had it done in around an hour and a half, and it has been working great ever since,” McCauley said. McCauley said he would shop for bids and update the council on the matter next month. City Superintendent Joe Kinsella gave a short address to say that the city will be installing metal roofs on the dugouts at the baseball dia- mond. He also described repairs being done to a truck utilized by the city including a new tailgate, fender replacements, steering shaft main- tenance, and a new snow plow. Continued from Page 1 “Joe lived south of town on a farm where [daughter] Lynne lives now. We moved to Toulon at this house in March, 1951.” Who are your children? “There are three daughters – Donna (Ken) Ebeling, of Texas, Joann (Dan) Callahan, of the Chicago suburbs, and Lynne (Ron) Pruess, who lives on the family farm, south of Toulon.” How many grand and great-grand- children do you have? “There are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.” What is your most memorable experience of your life? “Oh my goodness! Probably when we lived on the farm there by Edel- stein we got electricity and the hard road went through. We called it the hard road because we were walking to school in all kinds of weather on a dirt road. When the hard road went through, that was a wonderful thing. I remember when we got electricity that it was so bright!” What years were those? “Well, the early 1930s for electricity and I don’t recall when the hard-road was.” What was going through the De- pression like? “I tell you, being on the farm – there were lots of things we didn’t have – my dad had cows, pigs, and chickens. We always had meat and milk and eggs – and he had a big gar- den so we had vegetables. So, we had plenty to eat, but there were many other things we didn’t have.” What about World War II? “Things were rationed – sugar and gasoline – everything, because all things were rationed.” Was it hard living through those years? “I don’t know, it didn’t seem like it at the time, because everyone else was doing the same thing.” What hobbies have you had? “I used to like to play golf and we did a lot of boating. Now I read.” What do you read? “Anything! I have a Kindle and I can enlarge the font so I can read it because I do have macular degenera- tion. Donna sends me a lot of books and whatever she sends, I read.” How has Toulon changed over the decades? “When I first came here, it was December, 1945, there were two gro- cery stores, two automobile dealer- ships, at least two gasoline stations and Kromphardt’s Shoe Store. And of course, Humphrey’s Café. Now, there are no businesses hardly, we are down to bare-bones. I’ll be glad when Ben & Julie’s gets open.” What would people be surprised to know about you? “Well, I tell you, when I started to school at the one-room school house, there were two other little girls in first grade. They did not speak English – they spoke German. The teacher didn’t know what to do with me because she had to teach them English. Her son and my brother were in second grade, so she just put me in with them. That would never happen now. I graduated a year early from high school, in 1939, it should have been 1940.” Is there anything that you would like to add or say? “I’ve have always enjoyed living in Toulon. People have been very nice and I have wonderful neighbors – they do so much for me. I do like Toulon.” Why? “Well, because it’s just a nice place to live. It has changed a lot – there are so many people I don’t know anymore. But, I do have wonderful neighbors and they are really good to me. They take care of me, especially Rob (Finney). He takes my garbage out – it’s downhill going out and up- hill coming back. I can’t do that. “Some people might wonder why I don’t have a mailbox, well, I’d have to get in the car to go to the mailbox – might as well go uptown. But, I don’t drive anymore because of my eyes.” Continued from Page 1 The Prairie News • prairie-news.com 3 November 15, 2019 ADVERTISE! 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COMBINE AND HEADS: *2007 Case IH 2577 combine, #HHJ303164, 1520/993 hrs., 30.5 tires, Field tracker contour, chopper, Mauer bin extension, did not harvest 2019 crop, Nice; *2005 Case IH 2208 corn head, #CBJ024367, 8R30”, tall corn kit, header height and lateral tilt; *1994 Case IH 1020 platform, #JJC0093441, 20’, 3” cut, Rock Guard, fore and aft; *20’ head cart; *Down corn reel; TRACTORS AND FORKLIFT: *2008 Case IH Magnum 275 MFWD, #Z8R205300, 1460 hrs., power shift, 480/80R46 tires & axle duals, 380/85R34 front tires & duals, 1000 PTO, High Flow hyd., 4 remotes, power beyond, Lux. Cab, power mirrors, Guidance Ready, Nice; *Pro 700 screen, Omni Star VBS, CIH 372 receiver (all sold separately); *2013 Case IH 105U MFWD, #ZDJL06385, 512 hrs., 540 pto, 3 remotes, Cab air/heat, 3 pt hitch, 12/12 power shuttle trans, w/ Case IH L745 loader, joystick, Very Nice; *Mitsubishi 30 LP forklift, 9811 hrs., 6000 lb lift, side shift, pneumatic tires, very nice; *1998 Case IH MX120 , #JJA0088911, 2500 hrs., 2 WD, 540 pto, 18.4-38 tires, axle duals, 3 remotes, Cab air/ heat, power quad, power shift w/reverser, wheel weight; *1997 Case IH 5240 , #60844, 3112 hrs, 2 WD, 2 re- motes, 540 pto, 18.4-38 tires, cab air/heat, power quad trans w/reverser; * 1980 Case 2390 , #9901924, 3068 hrs., cab air/heat, power shift, 20.8-38 tires and duals, 2 remotes, 3 pt; *1977 Case Agri King 1070 , #8817947, 3292 hrs., 540 pto, 18.4-34 tires, duals, 2 remotes, 3 pt., cab air/heat; * JD 2510 gas tractor, WF, 15.5-38 tires, 2 remotes, 3 pt, w/JD 48 loader material bucket; EQUIPMENT: * John Deere 7200 Max Emerge 2 Vacumeter planter, 12R30”, spade/cast closing wheels, Yetter Manag- ers, Wing fold; * 2004 John Deere 1590 No-till drill, #X705710, 15’, Yetter markers, 2 bar tyne harrow, grass seed; *Hardi Nav 1000 pull type sprayer, #9870, monitor & controls, 13.6-38 tires, 80’ boom, pto pump, 1000 gal; * JD 1210 disk chisel, 11 shank, level bar; * IH 475 disk, 21’, hyd. fold; * Case 500 , 5 bottom plow; * Woods BH 1050 , 3 pt, backhoe; * Woods 84 , 3 pt., RM mower; * Rhino 3 pt, 8’ blade; * JD 400 30’ end trans rotary hoe; * JD 400 30’ rotary hoe on 7100 JD hyd fold tool bar; * Highline Accelerator 8510 , #AX85000051, 10” belt conveyor, 85’, hyd. lift, 540 pto, always shedded; * High - line 1600 Transfer Conveyor, hyd. drive; * Westfield MK 100-71 pto, Mechanical Swing-a-way; Westfield 100-41 pto truck auger; * Mayrath 10”x66’ , swing-a-way auger; *Mayrath 8”x60’ bottom drive pto auger; *Misc. 6” & 8” augers; * M&W 4300A gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires, rear brakes; * M&W 4300A gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *6 – M&W 4300 gravity wagons, 16.5-16.1 tires, shedded & good; * EZ Flow gravity wagon & gear; * Parker gravity wagon & gear; * Parker gravity wagon & gear; *2 – Stan- hoist barge boxes on Stanhoist gears w/hoists, Nice; * Agri-Speed Hitches , 2 – tractor, 4 – wagon; *18’ Harrowgator;*1500 gal poly tank on JD gear & rack; MISCELLANEOUS: *Tools, filters, air compressors, farm supplies, oil, greas - es, table saw, band saws, Lincoln 225 welder, welding supplies, acetylene torch & tanks; 8’ x 4’ welding tables w/vise; alum. P-up tool box; 5 – utility wall cabinets, NIB; chop saw; hyd. press, floor type drill press; lots of Crafts - man & misc. tools, NIB; misc. tool boxes; new & used tractor/implement tires; large amt of dimensional lumber; Artic Cat Cougar Snowmobile; 2 place Artic Cat snowmo- bile trailer w/title; 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4 ATV; many more items. SELLERS: JEAN KIESEWETTER & BILL ELLIS Not Responsible for Accidents I.D. Required REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE WYANET, IL 61379 815-699-7999 AUCTIONEERS: Rick Rediger – Jeremy Rediger – Jon Moon ESTATE LAND AUCTION OF 168 ACRES (MORE OR LESS), KNOX COUNTY, IL (WALNUT GROVE TOWNSHIP) The following will be sold in 2 tracts at the Galva American Legion Building located at 45 Wallace St. Galva, IL 61434 (The building is located just N off of Rt. 34 on the west edge of Galva), on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2019 AT 6 PM The SYLVIA McMaster Estate property features 168 acres, (subject to final survey), to be sold in 2 Tracts. Both tracts have frontage on S Walnut St. just south of Altona, IL. See maps, charts and aerials online at www.folgerauction.com TRACT 1: 108 acres (+/-) located in the NE corner of Section 28 of Walnut Grove Township. This Tract is nearly 100% tillable and is made up of highly productive Ipava soil with a PI 140.6. This tract is well drained and maintained. TRACT II: 60 acres (+/-) is located in the SE corner of Section 21 in Walnut Grove Township. This tract has a sm. bin site con - sisting of four 3000 bushel bins, 2 with aeration floors and fans, and one 10,000 bushel bin with aeration floor and fans. Soils are predominately Ipava and Osco with a PI of 136.1. This tract is also well drained and maintained. TERMS OF SALE: Tract I will be offered for sale first with the buyer or buyers having the option to also purchase Tract II. If they do not choose to purchase Tract II, it will then be auctioned to the highest bidder. The buyer or buyers will pay a non-refund - able 10% down of the total amount of each tract at the time of the auction and sign a valid purchase agreement. The balance of the purchase price will be due and payable on or before January 10th, 2020. Possession of the farm ground will be after harvest is complete of 2019 crops. Possession of the bins will be August 1st of 2020. Any announcements made at the time of the auction supersede any previously advertised terms and conditions. REYNOLDS (RIP) EVERETT—EXECUTOR AND ATTORNEY OF THE SYLVIA K. MCMASTER ESTATE FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. Williamsfield, Illinois • 309-368-6314 or 309-337-2150 Auctioneers : Jim Folger • Ill. Lic. #440000040 / Jim Gibbs Ill. Lic. #441002149 Email: cat.2009@hotmail.com Like us on F ACEBOOK BARA SH A ND EV ERE TT, LL C —GALV A , IL PH. 309-932-2001 BUTTER FLY PORK CHO PS CONTRI BUTE D FOR DI NNE R BY MA RK A ND PA TTY CO MP TON PUBLIC AUCTION To help settle our mothers estate a public auction of real estate and personal property will be held. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 Real Estate 10:00am @ 116 North Henderson, Toulon Personal Property 3:00pm @ Orwig Auction and Event Center 7642 Grain Bin Road, Toulon Real Estate Open House Saturday, November 23 from 2-3 p.m. Real Estate consists of a 2 story home with a large 2 car detached garage. This home sits on a corner lot in the heart of Toulon. It is a 1,750 square foot home with 4 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 ¾ bath, eat in kitchen, dining room, enclosed front porch, large attic, 4 room base- ment, and beautiful woodwork. Mechanicals include: central air, electric water heater, forced air furnace, some updated wiring and a 10 year old roof. The 2 car garage has heat and a nice shop area. Terms: A $2,500 non refundable earnest money deposit will be due at the conclusion of the auction, balance due at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated to the day of closing which will be around January 7, 2020, and possession will be given at that time. Property will sell in “as-is” condition and buyers will be expected to do their due diligence before bidding. A title insurance policy for the purchase price will be provided and all announcements day of auction super- cede any other prior information. Property will sell subject to seller confirmation, this is not a absolute auction. To view the property please contact the undersigned auction company. Personal property auction to be sold at 3 pm at Orwig Auction and Event Center. Household: Frigidaire microwave, base cabinet, Sharp microwave, small kitchen appliances, stainless mixing bowls, Pyrex, Correlle, Corningware, pots and pans, everyday dishes, vacuums, kitchen ta- ble and 6 chairs, plant stands, area rugs, sewing supplies, 2 cushion hide a bed couch, 3 cushion couch, swivel rocker, fabric pcs, twin bed, 4 drawer file cabinet, end tables, wicker furniture, treadmill, planters, porch bench, sofa table, large amount of picture frames, knitting needles, night stands, tower fan, luggage, book shelves, pedestal fan, holiday decorations, canning jars, bed frames, Antiques and collectibles: Fire King pcs, collector plates, old wooden bowls, crock bowls, blue canning jars, old enamel coffee pot, marble top parlor table, marble top coffee table, drop leaf tables, Roseville bowl, carnival glass, flatware, 3 drawer commode, corner hutch, oriental dishes, glass shoes, older china cupboard, day bed, oil lamps, cook books, 8 gallon Buckeye crock, several 4 drawer dressers, drop front 3 drawer secretary, dynamite box, Stella Harmony guitar, ¾ bed, old dresser w/ marble top, hanky boxes and mirror, old painted top blanket box, 4 drawer dresser w/hanky boxes, old dolls, treadle sewing machine, old school desk, crosscut saw, wood medicine cabinet, McCoy pottery, kids bowback chairs, old tools, enamelware, wash tubs, galvanized buckets, Tools and outdoors: Kettle grill, Earthway garden planter, 2 6’ aluminum step ladders, lawn chairs, bird feeders, hand tools, power tools, garden hose, extension cords, tool boxes, Guardian Power 12 speed floor model drill press, Dura Craft 36” lathe, Delta 10” contactors table saw w/ extensions. Special Interest: Marj Mowers was a well known and well re- spected artist and we will be offering a fine selection of her paintings. Some of these paintings will be available to bid online for absentee bidding at orwigauctionandeventcenter.hibid.com. For pictures and updates please go to auctionzip.com or my facebook page. Cash, good check or credit card with a 3% convenience fee. Lunch stand and restrooms available. MARJORIE MOWERS, ESTATE OWNER Mike Evans, Wyoming attorney ORWIG AUCTION & APPRAISAL Joe Orwig, Auctioneer • (309) 361-0397 Sales • Service Installation Sectional Steel Doors & Openers Service On All Makes Spring & Section Replacement 24 Hour Emergency Service Free Sales Estimates 856-8041 Toll Free 877-324-9517 1319 W. 6th St. Kewanee, Ill. www.sullivandoor.com Residential • Commercial Visit Our Showroom The City of Toulon will begin enforcing a parking ban on motor vehicles parked on city streets when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen. Any person violating this ban will be fined in accordance to the City’s ordinance on snow removal parking. Vehicles may be moved back once the street has been cleared. Parking during snow removal is permitted in the parking lot behind City Hall on Franklin Street. For more information please contact City Hall at (309) 286-5042 Underground Directional Boring Water Lines, Gas Lines, Power Lines Communications Lines, Drains 309-303-7237 NOTICE Garbage pickup on Tuesday mornings will no longer pick up any large items for free. A charge of $20 per item pay- able by the resident to the collector will be charged before any large items will be picked up. The resident needs to contact Wigand Disposal at 309-274-4589 for scheduling or just hold it until the spring and fall pick up that the City has every year. ~ Barbara J. Cantwell City Clerk City of Toulon The Prairie News • prairie-news.com 4 November 15, 2019 How many times have you sat down and had a conversation with a senator or representative? Before I entered my role as Farm Bureau Manager, I could count that on one hand. It would be a big fat zero. This past year I heard of these great gatherings called Coffee and Conversation. I feel like this could be a fairly common thing among people in political rolls. They might also be known as town halls. A town hall to me just sounds extremely intimidat- ing. Coffee and Conversation makes me think of warm and fuzzies. It’s a more intimate gathering. The most recent one I attended was with Sen. Chuck Weaver. I found the gathering advertised in this newspaper a few weeks back. Sen. Weaver started the gather- ing with a question to everyone at Tanner’s. If you were in charge for the day what would you change or do? How does the government get in your way? I thought it was a great way to start the conversation. He was able to talk about what the senate is do- ing on certain issues and what he would like to see happen. A few of the topics that were brought up in our short time were pensions, mini- mum wage and how everything can relate back to us smaller counties. I highly encourage everyone to attend a Coffee and Conversation with any of their representatives. It’s a great way to hear straight from the source what’s going on in their backyards. It’s also a great way to get your voice heard on an issue. The Prairie News is located at 101 West Main Street, Toulon, Illinois 61483. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (309) 286-2185 news@prairie-news.com The Prairie News is published 50 weeks per year by Lampe Publications LLC of Elmwood. Deadlines: Ads - Monday at 3 p.m. ; News - Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Prairie News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors, but will reprint that part of an ad in which the typographical error occurs. The Prairie News The Prairie News encourages readers to submit news for publication. How to Submit: Email to news@prairie-news.com. Photos should be sent as an attachment. Farming Matters: Coffee and conversation PUBLISHER Jeff Lampe news@prairie-news.com AdvERtISING MANAGER Pam Wulf ads@prairie-news.com Ad & GRAPHIc dESIGNER Ken Black graphics@prairie-news.com cHIEF coRRESPoNdENt John A. Ballentine BRAdFoRd coRRESPoNdENt Angie Stange GALvA coRRESPoNdENt Carol Townsend PERSPEctIvES LaFayette Methodist Church wishes to provide those in need a Christmas Food Basket. You must live in the LaFayette area to qualify. Call the church at 995-3371 or Colleen Stevens at 995-3858 BY DECEMBER 1 DELIVERY WILL BE SATURDAY, DEC. 15 LaFayette Area Christmas Basket Sign-Up Cash or non-perishable food donations may be made to the LaFayette Methodist Church. 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WYOMING MOONLIGHT MADNESS Galva First & Grace UMC Annual Thanksgiving Hunger Dinner Sunday, November 24th 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dine in, Carry outs & delivery available! Menu: Turkey or Ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, cranberry salad, applesauce, desserts and drink (dine in only for drinks). Call for Deliveries: Day of Dinner call church kitchen at 932-3255 from 2-3:30 p.m. Anytime up to Friday before dinner call church office at 932-2460 up to Noon. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! FREE WILL DONATIONS! 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Route 91 | Princeville | $129,500 Open Floorplan | .75 Acre Lot 340 Enterprise Dr. | Bradford | $99,500 New Listing 11616 W. Jubilee Hollow Ct. | Princeville | $74,900 3.45 Acre Waterfront Property Kohn_11-15_Prairie Shopper.qxp_Layout 1 11/8/19 1:30 PM Page 1 Wyoming Annual Christmas Baskets! If you or someone you know is currently living in Wyoming, Modena, Stark, Speer or Castleton and would like to receive a Christmas Basket lled with food this year, please call Marilyn at (309) 883-5801. Deadline to submit names is Dec. 2. Pick-up will be at the Wy Hi Community Center on Saturday, December 21, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Please follow signs to pick-up) Interested in giving to help support this wonderful ministry? Please send contributions to Wyoming Christmas Baskets 306 East Henderson St. Wyoming, IL 61491 Make checks payable to “Christmas Baskets.” Marilyn Swearingen, Chairperson, Wyoming Christmas Basket/ Mike Finnegan, Treasurer BRIEFS Better Banks adds new board director PEORIA – Better Banks is pleased to announce the addition of Trent Scholl to its Board of Directors. Scholl is a Principal at Ledgestone Insurance Group, where his responsibilities in- clude corporate development through mergers and acquisitions, host-benefi- ciary relationships, developing strategic verticals, among other initiatives. His background will be a valuable asset to the Better Banks Board of Directors. “We are pleased to have Trent join the board and are confident he will provide us with knowledge and perspective as we plan for future growth,” commented President Mike Stratton. “As a long term customer and a strong promoter of Better Banks, he understands the value of community banking and the importance of build- ing strong, community relationships.” Scholl graduated from Monmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He competed collegiately as a member of the men’s basketball team and graduated with honors as a Presidential Scholarship recipient. Scholl started his career at Lighthouse Buick GMC in a manage- rial role in the organization, where he helped guide a strategic growth initia- tive resulting in significant growth in sales and service. Outside of his profes- sional career, Scholl serves as a member of the Midwest Food Bank National Board as well as President of the MFB- Morton division. Bradford Auxiliary raises $2,100 for flag holders BRADFORD – The Bradford Auxiliary wants to ensure that every deceased Veteran of Post #445 will always have a grave site flag holder and American flag. Therefore they initiated a Veterans Day project to raise money for grave site flag holders and American flags. Over the years, bronze flag holders have been damaged due to mowing and aging and need to be replaced. In addition to replacement of the older holders, one has to consider the place- ment for newly deceased veterans, The cost of brass flag holders has increased significantly in recent years. Legion members were having difficulty replacing them and opted to buy some- thing less expensive and less durable. The Bradford Auxiliary said part of its mission is to make sure Veterans have the best flag holders possible. Through donations from Auxiliary members and community members, the Bradford Auxiliary was able to pres- ent a check for the amount of $2,100 to the Bradford American Legion Post #445 to help honor deceased veterans. This campaign is still underway. Donations can be made by mailing a check to the Bradford Auxiliary in care of: Sheila McMahill, 343 Enterprise Dr., Bradford, IL, 61421. Or just drop mon- ey in one of the donation jars located in various businesses in Bradford. – Angie Stange Galva churches to hold Thanksgiving dinner GALVA – The First United Methodist and the Grace Methodist churches in Galva will hold their annual Thanksgiv- ing Hunger Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. The menu includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, cranberry salad, apple- sauce, dessert, and drinks. You may dine in, carry out or have the meal delivered. No drinks can be taken out, they are for dine-in only. For delivery, please call (309) 932- 2460 by Friday, Nov. 22, at noon. There is a free will donation and everyone is invited to attend. Et cetera • PRINCEVILLE – The annual Gilles Family youth pheasant hunts will be Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 outside Princeville. Hunt times are 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, 12-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. both days. All participants must have passed a hunter safety class. To reserve a spot, email Mike Ald