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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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From the Blotter
A 51-year-old Hoopeston man reported at 10:01 a.m.
Sunday that someone damaged his vehicle in the 400
block of West Maple.
No tickets or injuries were reported in an accident at
12;02 p.m. Monday at CVS, 805 S. Dixie Hwy. Police
said Debra K. Merriman, of Hoopeston, in a 2007
Honda van, backed into a 2011 BMW SUV driven by
Jon Mullen, of Danville.
Police said Merriman was at fault for improper backing.
Robin N. Irvin, 34, of Hoopeston, was arrested after
an incident at 6 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of East
Honeywell.
Preliminary charges include aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery after an alleged altercation
with a 71-year-old Hoopeston man. Additionally, she
was wanted on a Vermilion County traffic warrant for
failure to appear.
She was taken to the Public Safety Building, Danville.
Joseph Cannon, of Hoopeston, was ticketed after an
accident at 11:04 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of West
Main.
Angela Lawless, of Ridge Farm, reported that Cannon,
in a 1995 Chevrolet truck, hit her 1995 Nissan.
Cannon was located Monday and charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident with
vehicle damage. He was released on notices to appear in
traffic court.
Fire Calls
Hoopeston Fire Department was called at 1:15 p.m.
Monday to Teasdale Foods, 215 W. Washington, for an
activated fire alarm that turned out to be a false alarm.
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Briefly
Resume support day
Hoopeston Public Library will hold another Resume
Support Day from 2-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Local adults who need assistance in creating a resume
for their job search can receive free assistance from experienced library staff. Participants may come in any time
during the designated hours; no appointments are necessary. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, call the library at 217-283-6711.
The Gathering
“The Gathering,” a monthly meeting of Rossville area
senior citizens, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rossville Fire Station. All seniors are welcome. The event is
sponsored by Rossville Community Organization.
Ladies’ fitness class
A free, hour long Ladies Only Fitness class will be held
at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church of Hoopeston’s gymnasium. We will also hear a devotional from
Church to host game night
children and snacks will be provided.
The church is located at 502 E. Main (corner of Fourth
St. and Main).
First Christian Church of Hoopeston invites everyone
to join them for fun and games from 3-6 p.m. Sunday in
the fellowship hall. Board games will be available and
euchre tables will be set up. Videos will be available for
Hoopeston Softball Association has announced signups for girls ages 5-14. Parents may sign up their daughters from 1-3 p.m. February 28 at Hoopeston City Hall;
God's word to inspire us on this journey of fitness together.
Softball signups
March 14-15 at the WHPO Expo; and March 21 at Hoopeston City Hall.
Draft Day will be April 1, practice begins April 13, and
the parade and opening day will be May 16. Cost is $65
for the first child and $45 for others.
For more information, call Theresa Glenn (217) 4951529; April Jones (217) 504-1335; or Heidi Goble, (217)
304-1630.
New Books at the Library
Paperback
Until She Met Daniel by Callie Endicott (large print)
Cowboy under the Mistletoe (The Buchanons) by
Linda Goodnight (large print/inspirational)
The South Beach Search by Sharon Huntley (large
print)
One Frosty Night by Janice Kay Johnson (large print)
High Country Holiday by Glynna Kaye (large print/
inspirational)
Navy Christmas by Geri Krotow (large print)
His Montana Homecoming (Big Sky Centennial) by
Jenna Mindel (large print/inspirational)
Weather
Cloudy today. High 24. Tonight, chance of snow. Low
12. Tomorrow, chance of snow. High 16, low 0.
Classifieds
Training
Scores of people turned out Saturday and Sunday for East Central Illinois Model Railroading’s ninth annual train show at McFerren Park Civic Center. Below, railroading fans of
all ages enjoy watching trains set up on the civic center stage while left, Caden Cline, seven, of Hoopeston, inspects an engine This was the ninth year for the train show, proceeds
from the event are used which benefit Hoopeston children.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
723 W. Orange St. Clean and quiet 2BR for rent. Available now.
Rent $400 plus utilities and deposit. Stove and Ref. furnished.
References required. Mike 312-371-8585
HELP WANTED
Permanent part-time position open for Hoopeston retail store.
Must be able to work Saturdays. 20 hours or less per week on
average. Email resume to [email protected] or mail to
Box D, Just the Facts, P.O. Box 441, Hoopeston IL 60942.
Seasonal driver needed at Crop Production Services Fountain
Creek. Must have CDL class A or B and pass drug screen. For
information call 217-375-4275 or come to 289 N 1700 East Rd
Cissna Park IL 60924
Watseka Ford Lincoln is looking for a fully trained technician
with electrical, drivability, and transmission experience. Family
owned, stable business environment. Great group of individuals
to work with. New modern facility. Contact Tim Ward at 815432-2418 or email [email protected].
HOUSES FOR RENT
2 BR duplex. Ground level, washer/dryer hookups. $400/mo.
(217) 283-7439
Email [email protected]
or call (217) 283-9348 to place your ad.