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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF
LIVINGSTON,
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CITIFINANCIAL
SERVICING LLC,
Plaintiff(s),
vs.
LINDA K. WELCH, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES,
INC., CAPITAL ONE
BANK,
UNKNOWN
HEIRS OF DANNY RAY
WELCH,
JACKSON
WELCH, HEIR AND
DONALD MCCLAREY
AS SPECIAL REPRES E N T A T I V E ,
UNKNOWN TENANTS,
UNKNOWN OWNERS
AND
NON-RECORD
CLAIMANTS,
Defendant(s).
Case No. 13 CH 38
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to a
Judgment
heretofore
entered by the said Court
in the above entitled cause,
the Sheriff of Livingston
County, Illinois, will on
April 29, 2015, at the hour
of 10:00 AM, at the LAW
& JUSTICE CENTER,
110 N. MAIN STREET,
PONTIAC, IL 61764, sell
at public auction to the
highest and best bidder for
cash, all and singular, the
following described premises and real estate in the
said Judgment mentioned,
situated in the County of
Livingston,
State
of
Illinois, or so much thereof
as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:
Common Address: 809
WEST
LINCOLN
STREET, PONTIAC, IL
61764
DWIGHT – House for
sale. Call 815-584-9351,
evenings only.
13-2wpp
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every week!
McCoy’s Realty
404 W. Chippewa, Dwight
$
56,500
Earl McCoy
Owner/Managing Broker
HELP WANTED
Check Out Our Listings at...
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815-584-3637
John Geschwind, Broker Mike Vigna, Managing Broker
Laura Vigna, Broker
We want to help you find your new home.
NEW LISTING
305 N. Union Street, Dwight = $89,900
619 N. Chicago Street, Dwight = $57,489
409 E. Waupansie Street, Dwight = $85,900
Office: 815.584.0539
[email protected]
H E L P WA N T E D
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Homes • Farms • Land • Commercial
Managing Broker
M
CARDLE
Insurance Real Estate
Bill Sole • 815-252-8456
Broker
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Farm and Land
Listings/Sales
Walt Sancken • 815-545-7766
Tim Kilmer • 815-343-8850
Marketing on OVER 800 Affiliated Websites!
HELP WANTED – Local
farmer seeking seasonal
or possible full time farm
hand driver. Class A CDL
required. Great pay! 815228-1831.
13-3wp
CLOSED
1578 S. 12000 W. Road, Herscher
208 N. Cedar Street, Gardner
Jenny Johnson • 815-405-2326
HELP
WANTED
–
Experienced tree man
able to run bucket truck.
Must have driver’s license,
phone and own transportation. Call 815-674-1219 or
815-689-2286.
14-1w
and
106 E. Main St., Dwight Phone 584-2255
316 E. Prospect, Dwight ………………$119,500
20876 E. 2700 N. Rd., Odell …………$195,000
Find us on MLS
PHILIP J. McARDLE,
Managing Broker
RONALD WILDER,
Broker
Part-time sales associate.
Good with people.
Pick up application in
person at Berta Hardware,
104 Watters Drive, Dwight
DRIVERSNew Dedicated
Operation
• Salary Pay!
• Midwest Lanes
• Predictable Hometime
• 2012 & Newer Equipment
Call 1-800-851-8651
or apply online at
www.drivekb.com
DEAN HANSEN, Broker
RANDY FRANSEN, Broker
KAREN McARDLE, Broker
HELP
WANTED
–
Automobile
Detail
Manager wanted. To Clean
and Detail New and Preowned vehicles for delivery
and presentation to our customers. Experience preferred but not necessary.
Will train the right individual who demonstrates the
desire to learn this position.
Pride in workmanship a
must. We’re growing and
hiring people looking to
advance. Position may lead
to
Used
Car
Reconditioning Manager to
the right candidate. Apply
at: DeLong Ford Inc. 212
E. Delaware St. Dwight,
IL.
14-1w
HELP
WANTED
–
Customer
Service
Representative for local
Insurance
Agency.
Property/Casualty
and
Life/Health Licenses preferred. Previous office
experience a plus. Submit
resume to: P.O. Box 158,
Dwight, IL, 60420. 13-2w
HELP
WANTED
–
Teenager and Handyman
wanted part-time. Dwight
area. Leave message. 815586-4777.
13-2wpp
HELP
WANTED
–
Custom Applicator: Fulltime with benefits. Position
will include spraying and
spreading chemicals and
fertilizer on grain crops
while operating state-ofthe-art
machinery.
Applicant will need the
ability to work long hours
in season. Contact Cabery
Fertilizer at 815-949-1531.
14-2w
HELP
WANTED
–
General Labor. All shifts Kankakee County. Must
have I.D.s to establish identification and employment
eligibility. Call 815-9339675 between 8:30 a.m.
and 9:30 a.m. for same day
appointment.
11-4wp
HELP
WANTED
–
Drivers Wanted: Local
Fertilizer company is looking for seasonal drivers.
CDL Class A or B. Contact
Cabery Fertilizer at 815949-1531 if interested.
14-2w
HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
DWIGHT – 1-bedroom
ground floor apartment
recently updated. $580 per
month, includes all utilities, + $500 security
deposit. Call 815-7913585.
13-5wpp
DWIGHT – Spacious 2bedroom, 1-bath apartment. Washer and dryer in
unit. Tenant pays electric.
Non-smoker, credit check
required.
$650/month.
815-343-6412.
10-tf
CABERY – 2-bedroom
apartment. Stove, refrigerator, A/C, washer/dryer
provided. Partial basement
and yard. $500/month.
815-365-4484.
14-3w
DWIGHT – Nice studio
apartment.
$450
+
deposit. 815-483-5653.
13-2wp
For Rent
109B Bannon Drive
Dwight
2-bedroom condo. 1.5
baths, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, A/C,
covered patio, garage. No
Pets. Security deposit
and references. $750 per
month. 815-584-1161
Dwight Country Place Apartments
For Seniors 62 Years of Age or Older
DWIGHT – 2-bedroom
apartment. Appliances
or Handicapped/Disabled Regardless of Age.
furnished.
No
pets.
Managed by Professional Property Management, LLC
$600/month. Security deP.I.N. 15-15-27-104-014
an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
posit required. Move-in
Contact the Law Office special, call for details.
of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 815-278-0208, 815-867Beautiful One Bedroom Apartments.
175 North Franklin, Suite 5019.
11-tf
Pick Up Applications at Office
201, Chicago, Illinois
Located at 112 John St., Dwight
60606, (312) 357-1125, for CULLOM – Large 1further information.
or Call 815-584-2362.
bedroom
apartment,
The terms of the sale stove/ref.
furnished.
are: Ten percent (10%) Dwight – 2-bedroom
due by cash or certified apartment, stove/ref. furfunds at the time of the nished, central air, no pets,
sale and balance is due non-smoker
preferred.
within 24 hours of the sale. 584-1742 or 343-7661.
Dwight 2 bdrm apt starting at $625
The subject property is
14-1wp Stove, Fridge, W/D and Dishwasher in units.
subject to real estate taxes,
special assessments or spe- DWIGHT – Trailer for
First floor units available
cial taxes levied against rent. $450/month, plus
APP Fee $35 NO PETS
said real estate and is utilities. Job references
See website for details or
offered for sale without and
security
deposit
any representation as to required. Call 815-584Call 815-545-3887
quality or quantity of title 1324.
www.releaseindustries.net
52-tf
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Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further
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ALZHEIMER’S/ FARM LOANS/
PHYSICAL THERAPY
MEMORY CARE
INSURANCE
appurtenants
thereunto
Champion Fitness
belonging and will not be
Physical Therapy
Evenglow - Pontiac
1st Farm Credit Services
www.evenglowlodge.org
available for inspection
www.champfit.com
www.1stfarmcredit.com
prior to sale.
PHYSICIANS
FARM
SEED
APPLIANCES
If this property is a
Dr.
Mark Passerman
condominium unit, the
Boucher
Farms
Kupferschmid, Inc.
Family Medicine
www.boucherfarms.com
purchaser of the unit at the
www.2kupinc.com
www.morrishospital.org/dwight
foreclosure sale, other than
FUNERAL HOMES
Dr. Jennifer Thomas
a mortgagee shall pay the
AUCTIONEER
Family Medicine
Reeves
Funeral Homes Ltd.
assessments and the legal
Bob Harty Auction Co.
www.morrishospital.org/gardner
www.reevesfuneral.com
fees required by The
www.hartyauction.com
OSF Saint James
Condominium Property
GOLF
OSF Medical Group
Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1)
AUTOMOTIVE
Family
Medicine - Dwight, Cullom
Dwight Country Club
and (g)(4). If this property
Country Chevrolet
www.osfsaintjames.org
www.dwightcountryclub.com
is a condominium unit
www.gmchevydealer.com
Dr. Mumtaz Siddiqui
which is part of a common
HEATING
DeLong Ford
Cardiologist
interest community, the
& COOLING
www.delongford.net
www.morrishospital.org
purchaser of the unit at the
Kupferschmid, Inc.
Fraher Ford
foreclosure sale other than
PLUMBING
www.2kupinc.com
www.fraherautos.com
a mortgagee shall pay the
Kupferschmid, Inc.
Popejoy,
Inc.
Lombardi
assessments required by
www.2kupinc.com
www.popejoyinc.com
Chevrolet-Buick
The
Condominium
www.lombardichevy.com
Property Act, 765 ILCS
REAL ESTATE
HOME 605/18.5(g-1).
Lynn Chevrolet-Buick
McArdle
IMPROVEMENT
www.lynnchevroletbuick.com
Insurance & Real Estate
LAW OFFICES OF
A&S
Exteriors
www.lynnchevroletbuick.net
www.mcardleagencies.com
www.perfectexterior.com
IRA T. NEVEL, LLC
www.lynnchevrolet.com
Sancken/Sole Realty
Attorney for Plaintiff
Petersen
INSURANCE
www.sanckensolerealty.com
Ira T. Nevel - ARDC
Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.
#06185808
Benson Insurance
www.petersenmotors.com
Vigna Real Estate
www.Benson-Insurance.com
Timothy R. Yueill www.petersenchevy.com
www.vignarealestate.com
ARDC #6192172
State Farm Insurance
RESTAURANTS
BANKS
Greg Elsnic - ARDC
Jerry Danko, Agent
#6242847
www.jerrydanko.com
Old Rt. 66 Family Rest.
Dwight Bank
Richard Drezek - ARDC
Branch of Bank of Pontiac
www.route66restaurant.com
Weller Hooker Agency
www.bankofpontiac.com
#6301323
www.welleragency.com
SENIOR LIVING
Nathan J. Buikema First National Bank
ARDC #6302969
INVESTMENTS
Evenglow - Pontiac
of Dwight
Brian D. Nevel - ARDC
www.fnbofdwight.com
www.evenglowlodge.org
Edward Jones
#6309777
www.edwardjones.com
SHOPPING & BATHROOM 175 North Franklin St.
RETAIL
REMODELING
Suite 201
LIMO
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Big Boyz Toyz
Murray Cabinetry
All About You Limo &
(312) 357-1125
Dealer for Luxury Baths
www.bigboyztoyz.net
Charter
www.mctluxbath.com
[email protected]
www.allaboutyoulimo.net
VETERINARY
CARE
MA
3
CHIROPRACTORS
MEDICAL
# 13-01124
Dwight Vet. Clinic
www.vet4me.com
Michael S. Smith, D.C.
Morris Hospital
www.chiro25.net
www.morrishospital.org
To make your business
a part of The Paper
OSF Saint James –
CONCRETE
FIND IT!
John W. Albrecht
WEB DIRECTORY,
In the
Captain’s Concrete
Medical Center
phone 815-584-1901.
www.captainsconcrete.com
www.osfsaintjames.org
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DJ SERVICES
NURSING HOMES
Big Kahuna
Evenglow - Pontiac
www.bigkahunadj.com
www.evenglowlodge.org
BRACEVILLE – 7000 E.
Huston Road. Watch for
signs. Thursday, April 9,
and Friday, April 10, 9-4.
14-1wpp
Immediate opening for
laborer at excavating
company in Clifton, IL.
Ability is important, but
will train someone with
the right attitude for the
job. Health insurance
and 401K available after
probationary period.
Call 815-694-2944.
7 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
Chatsworth
Town Wide
Garage Sales
HELP
WANTED
GARAGE
SALES
Part-time
Bartender.
Please apply
in person!
April 10, 8 - 5
April 11, 8 - 1
Over 20 sales plus
maps available at
Casey’s and Corner
Hardware.
Junk in the Trunk
on Locust St.
Saturday only!
FOR SALE –
CHERRY TV
Call 584-9351,
only.
SOLID
cabinet.
evenings
13-2wpp
Put your experience to good use where it will be
appreciated. We are seeking a full-time
Housekeeping Supervisor. Previous management experience in a health care setting is
preferable, knowledge of commercial equipment and chemicals a plus. Caring attitude and
concern for the elderly is a must. This is a career
opportunity with a compensation and benefit
package tailored to your qualifications. Please
submit resume to or apply online at:
Heritage Health
Attn: Rita Quigley
300 E. Mazon Ave.
Dwight, IL 60420
www.heritageofcare.com
Help Wanted Highway Engineering Technician III
112 S. Franklin St., Dwight, IL
FOR SALE
FOR SALE – Cannes
China 8078. Complete set
for eight. 815-351-8844.
14-2wpp
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
FOR SALE – 2008 FORREST RIVER Class C
Sunseeker motor home
model 28.60, Ford 450
V10, 10,900 miles with 2
slide-outs. $37,000. 815584-1458.
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Livingston County is accepting applications for an
Engineering Technician III position at the Highway
Department. A minimum of 8 years if experience is
required as well as an Associate Degree in
Engineering Technology or comparable. Strong computer skills, CAD and Total Station experience are
desired. A strong background in plan preparation, construction layout, construction supervision and documentation experience is preferred.
For information about this position and the application, you may go to the Livingston County Human
Resources office located at 112 W. Madison Street,
Room 202, Pontiac, IL 61764 or download at
www.livingstoncountyil.gov, click on “About
Livingston” and then click on “Employment”. Return
applications to Livingston County Human Resources,
112 W. Madison Street, Rm 202, Pontiac, IL 61764 no
later than Monday, April 20.
Dwight Peace Meals
Farm For Sale
214.46 +/- surveyed acres, Grundy County,
IL - Listing price $10,250/acre
Located at the corner of Howland &
Gorman Roads, 1 mile West and 1/2 mile
North of the Gardner interchange off I-55.
Primarily Reddick clay loam & Swygert silty
clay loam.
No buildings.
Lease is open for 2015.
Contact Steve Jacob 815-936-8980 or
Jaret Wicker 815-936-8978 @ Soy Capital
Ag Services for more information.
Wed., Apr. 8: Smoked
sausage casserole with
beans, Harvard beets, buttered broccoli, whole grain
wheat, brownie.
Thurs., Apr. 9: Taco
salad with meat, cheese,
lettuce, beans, tomatoes
and salsa, peaches, taco
chips, banana pudding.
Fri., Apr. 10: Beef stew
w/vegetables, warm cinnamon buttered apples, biscuits, fresh fruit.
Mon.,
Apr.
13:
Sausage and gravy, tritaters, fruit juice, biscuits,
warm rosy applesauce.
Tues.,
Apr.
14:
Swissed beef pattie over
rice, three-bean bake, seasoned greens, whole grain
wheat, fruit cream parfait.
Wed., Apr. 15: Roasted
turkey, mashed potatoes
w/gravy, mixed vegetables, whole grain wheat,
frosted pumpkin or carrot
bar.
Thurs.,
Apr.
16:
Lasagna, tossed salad,
peas, French bread, warm
fruit compote.
Milk is served each
day.
For a reservation, call
815-584-2968 or 1-800543-1800; or for more
information call the 800
number.
SERVICES OFFERED
BECKER STORAGE
4 Different Size Units
815-584-2388
- OR -
815-674-2089
Dwight
Mini Storage
7 Different Sizes
Low Rates
815-791-4695
815-365-4559
BRADLEY PEST CONTROL
Termite treatment • Mouse control
General pest control
Real Estate Inspections
Call Phil at 815-405-5020
815-365-4429
www.bradleypc.com
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MY FATHER’S HANDYMAN
CONSTRUCTION LLC
Full Service DJ/Live Sound
• Weddings • Business Parties
• Birthdays and More!
Call or email for pricing/scheduling.
• Garages
• Decks
• Painting
• Electrical
• Drywall
• Additions
• Concrete
• Design/Install Kitchens & Bathrooms
815.343.6130
Large enough for big projects, small enough to always care.
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ON THE WEB: WWW.MYFATHERSHANDYMAN.COM
OR CALL: LARRY MCWILLIAMS 815-848-3806
INSURED/FREE ESTIMATES
[email protected]
McWilliams Roofing
L.L.C.
LOCAL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
LICENSED & INSURED
Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters
Larry
FREE ESTIMATES!
815-848-3806
Aaron
815-260-6569
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FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED LOCALLY
SISTEK
RENTALS
We RENT a Variety of Heavy Machinery.
We SELL and REPAIR Outdoor Power Equipment.
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South Wilmington
815.237.8298
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Page 17
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
OBITUARY
Governor Thomas Ford Chapter Holds
Luncheon Meeting, Elects Officers
Ron Klicker
SENECA – Ron
Klicker, 62, of rural
Seneca and formerly of Eldon, Iowa,
passed
away
Saturday, April 4,
2015 at Morris
Hospital.
His funeral service will be at 12
noon,
Thursday,
April 9, at Reece Funeral
Home, 607 E. 2nd St.,
Ottumwa, Iowa, following
visitation from 10 a.m.
Burial: Agency Cemetery
in Agency, Iowa.
The family received
friends Tuesday, April 7,
from 4 until 8 p.m. at Reeves
Funeral Home, Morris.
Ronald Lee was born
January 10, 1953 in
Ottumwa, Iowa, son of
Harry Edward and Marianne
Chickering Klicker. He was
a graduate of Cardinal High
School in Eldon, and went
on to follow his father’s
career as an electrician.
Ron was a proud union
electrician, who was well
known, respected and loved
by his fellow brothers
throughout the country. He
served his apprenticeship
with IBEW Local #173, and
recently retired from IBEW
Local #176 out of Joliet after
40 years of service.
Ron enjoyed sports and
was a great fan of the St.
Louis Cardinals, Iowa
Hawkeyes
and
Dallas
Cowboys. He took pleasure
in collecting coins, and will
be remembered most for his
time spent with
family, friends and
his dogs.
Survivors
include his wife of
43 years, Jeanette
Lee Payne Klicker,
who he married
September
11,
1971 in Bladensburg, Iowa; four
children: Trent (Melissa)
Klicker of Seneca; Kelly
(Randy) Green of Quincy;
Wes (Kim) Klicker of
Mazon; and Ryan Klicker
(Adrienne Brady) of Morris.
His mother survives in
Agency, Iowa. He leaves 15
grandchildren, to whom he
was the proud papa: Cole,
Abby, Maddy, Casey, Dison,
Teira,
Braelyn,
Anna,
Cayden, Lexi, Hayden,
Leslie, Haylee, Merek and
Jackson; one brother, Chuck
(Jeanne) Klicker of Texas;
two sisters: Kathy (Dan)
Thrasher of Agency, Iowa;
and Jody (Bill) Conrad of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one
brother-in-law,
Mike
(Letitia) Payne; and two sisters-in-law, Janeen (Bryan)
Morris and Jo Ellen (Scott)
McDowell; as well as his
dear companion, “Bear
Dog.”
Ron was preceded in
death by his father; and one
sister-in-law, Carol Mace.
Family and friends may
sign the guestbook or visit
Ron’s memorial wall by logging onto:
www.ReevesFuneral.com
Gardner Fire
Protection District
Weekly Calls
March 30: AFA, W. Main;
medical, mutual aid –
Braceville, Van Horn; medical, mutual aid – Braceville,
E. North; medical, mutual
aid – So. Wilmington, E.
Scully.
March 31: fire, mutual
aid – Dwight FD, Rt. 66/Rt.
47; medical, Chaucer Dr.
April 1: medical, W.
Jefferson; medical, mutual
The Governor Thomas
Ford Chapter, NSDAR gathered at the Arcade Café in
Paxton for their March 2015
luncheon meeting. Regent
Jean Fox welcomed members and guest Elaine Jones.
A welcome ceremony for
new members Meri Knapp
and Pat DeHeer was led by
Registrar Marilyn Ames and
Chaplain Liz Wharton.
Membership chairman Joyce
Schmale and Illinois State
Regent Pamela Bork helped
welcome the new members.
Regent Jean Fox and
Chaplain Liz Wharton led
the DAR Ritual, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance and
the American’s Creed. Vice
Regent Sherri Kenner read
the President General’s message. The DAR was officially formed October 11, 1890
as a Society founded on
service and 125 years later it
is one of the largest patriotic
lineage and service societies
in the world. Many events
will be taking place this year
to celebrate the 125th
Anniversary.
National
Defense
Chairman Meri Knapp gave
the
National
Defense
Report. Starting with the
2016- 2017 school year, all
students in Arizona will be
April 4: medical, mutual
aid – Dwight EMS, E.
Mazon Ave.
April 5: EMS COQ,
mutual aid – Braceville,
Main St.
Be Wise – Advertise in
The Paper!
place at the North Central
Division and their projects
were sent on for National
judging. They are: Emily
Hood, creative expressionpoem; Olivia Johnson, art –
poster; Peyton Leonard, art –
photo essay.
The following chapter
officers for 2015-2017 were
elected: Pamela Bork,
Regent, and Sherri Kenner,
Vice Regent. The elected
officers will be installed at
the June meeting.
A 3’x5’ indoor/parade
flag and stand will be purchased as a donation from
our chapter to the Moyer
library for use of their program room. DAR Service
for Veterans chairmen Lena
Nickrent
and
Shirley
Menard mailed approximately two pounds of
stamps collected by members to Operation Outreach.
The stamps will be used for
treating Veterans with service related medical problems.
Joyce Bender Schmale
presented her program,
“Republic Louisiana 1861,”
Focusing attention to the
importance of preserving
important historic materials,
Joyce Schmale talked about
how she and her husband,
John, acquired an 1861
Republic of Louisiana Flag.
Recognizing the incredible
historic significance of the
flag, they wanted to give it a
final home where it would
be available for viewing by
the public. After some years
and much consideration they
decided to donate the flag to
the
Museum
of
the
Confederacy (now The
American
Civil
War
Museum) in Richmond,
Virginia. At this time it is the
only Republic of Louisiana
flag that has been conserved
and on public display. It is
the only conserved State
Republic flag known to
exist. John and Joyce
Schmale attended the flag
unveiling ceremony held at
the
Museum
of
the
Confederacy, Richmond, VA
on April 30, 2014.
The chapter will have an
Awards
program
for
DAR/SAR Good Citizens
winners in Ford County on
April 11, 2015 at the First
Presbyterian Church in
Gibson City at 10:00 am.
William McLane will present his program, “The
Citizen Soldier.”
Decriminalizing Pot: Step Toward
Prison Reform in Illinois?
by Mary Kuhlman
aid – Dwight EMS, E.
Mazon Ave.
April 3: medic intercept,
mutual aid – Braceville
EMS, Van Horn.
required to pass a civics test
in order to graduate from
high school or to obtain a
high school diploma. A similar bill has been either
passed or introduced in
North Dakota, Louisiana,
Missouri, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, South Dakota
and Utah. Other states across
the country are expected to
follow Arizona’s lead in
requiring America’s students
to have basic knowledge of
history, government and citizenship. Test questions are
based on subjects such as the
Founding Fathers, the Bill of
Rights and U.S. presidents.
The law, called the
American Civics Act, was
inspired by the Civics
Education Initiative.
Officer reports were
given by Vice Regent Sherri
Kenner and Treasurer Judy
Jepsen-Popel. Plans were
finalized for the DAR/SAR
Awards Program on April
11th. Regent Jean Fox stated
that the Awards program for
the five state JAC winners
and the American History
winner will take place on
May 16. Letters were sent to
parents and teachers of the
JAC winners to inform them
of the program. Three of the
state winners received first
Correctional facilities in
Illinois are over capacity,
and supporters say a bill
under consideration in
Springfield would help
reduce the prison population. House Bill 218, introduced by Representative
Kelly Cassidy of Chicago,
decriminalizes possession of
small amounts of marijuana.
Bryant Jackson Green,
Criminal Justice policy analyst with the Illinois Fiscal
Policy Institute, says it
would redirect criminal-justice resources to focus on
crimes with more victims
and public safety risks than
marijuana possession.
“We only incarcerated
around a few thousand people in the 1970s but that
number is increased
sevenfold
to
o v e r
48,000
people
t o d a y, ”
s a y s
Jackson
Green.
“So this
is sort of
o n e
small step to getting
us
back
towards focusing on
streamlining and reducing
our prison population. It’s
not just about this one drug.”
If passed, HB 218 would
punish marijuana possession
under 30 grams with a fine
of $100, and would lower
penalties for possession
of over 30 grams but
less than 500.
Currently possession of 30
grams of
marijuana
is punishable by up
to one year
in prison.
Marijuana
possession
already has
been decriminlized in more than a
dozen states and Washington
D.C.
Jackson Green says
Illinois has the fifth highest
arrest rate for marijuana possession and those arrests dis-
proportionately fall on
minority communities.
“It does matter that these
are the people that tend to be
punished most for this crime
and it affects your ability to
later go on and find employment, get admission to college, to apply for student
loans,” he says. “It can have
a really big impact on your
future career prospects.”
Jackson Green says there
are economic benefits to
locking up fewer people.
Research from the Vera
Institute found it cost more
than $38,000 a year to
imprison someone in Illinois
and Jackson Green says the
state’s prison system is more
than 150% of capacity.
AREA CHURCHES
Willing Workers
(brown bag lunch);
7:30 p.m., Praise Team
rehearsal.
701 S. Columbia
• APR. 11: 7 a.m.,
584-3420 church
Dwightumc.org
Men’s Bible Studies at
Pastor: Lance Leeds
Route 66 and Pete’s
• APR. 8: 5 - 8 p.m.,
Restaurant.
Spring Break Olympics • APR. 12: 8 a.m, Early
for Jr. and Sr. High;
Worshi Service; 9:15
6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
a.m., Sunday School
Choir.
for all ages; 9:30 a.m.,
• APR. 9: 10 a.m.,
Praise Team rehearsal;
Combined UMW and
10:30 a.m., Late
DWIGHT
Dwight United
Methodist Church
Worship Service.
• APR. 13: 6:30 p.m.,
Bible Warriors.
• APR. 14: 8:30 a.m.,
Hens Bible Study;
9 a.m., Jean Voigts
Bible Study; 7 p.m.,
Trustees.
• APR. 15: 2 p.m.,
Bingo at Heritage
Health; 3 - 5 p.m., Kids
Klub (K-5th grade);
REAL Youth Group (Jr.
High: 6th - 8th grade);
6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Choir rehearsal; 7 8:30 p.m., Ignite Youth
Group (Sr. High: 9th 12th grade).
School.
• APR. 11: 5 p.m.,
Worship with Holy
Communion.
• APR. 12: 9 a.m.,
Sunday School/Bible
Emmanuel Lutheran Class; 10 a.m., Worship
Church
with Holy
325 E. Mazon Ave.
Communion; Deacon’s
584-3433 church
meeting;
584-1291 fax
2 p.m., Heritage Manor
584-1023 parsonage
Chapel.
Rev. Daniel Ognoskie,
Pastor
• APR. 15: 1 p.m.,
• APR. 8: NO Weekday Mary/Martha; 3:30 -
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First Congregational
United Church of
Christ
200 W. Delaware St.
584-1260 church
Pastor Connie Williams
Moodie, Intentional
Interim Minister
• APR. 8: 7 p.m.,
Women’s Guild meeting.
• APR. 12: Worship,
10:30 a.m. Sermon
title: “Noble Bird.”
• APR. 14: Bible study,
5:30 p.m.
• APR. 15: 10 a.m,
Volunteer Brunch;
Trustees meeting, 7
p.m.
April “Mission of the
Month”
One Great Hour of
Sharing/OGHS
St. Patrick Catholic
Church
Mazon Ave. at Prairie
815-584-3522 Rectory
Rev. Chris Haake, Pastor
• APR. 11: 4 - 4:45
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School.
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p.m., Reconciliation;
5 p.m., Mass.
• APR. 12: 8 a.m.,
Mass.
• APR. 14: United
Methodist Women,
1:30 p.m.
CAMPUS
St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church
326 W. Chippewa St.
stpetersdwight@sbcgloba
l.net
Office: Tu-F, 9 - noon
Tu. and Wed., 2 - 5:30
• APR. 8: 4:30 - 6 p.m.,
Salvation Army; 6:30
p.m., SPYs.
• APR. 9: 7 p.m., THE
STORY group.
• APR. 10: 8 p.m., A.A.
• APR. 11: 5 p.m., HC
Worship.
• APR. 12: 9 a.m.,
Sunday School; Adult
Faith Development; 10
a.m., HC Worship; 11
a.m., Fellowship.
• APR. 14: 7 p.m.,
Church Council meeting.
• APR. 15: 4:30 - 6
p.m., Salvation Army;
6:30 p.m., SPYs.
• APR. 16: 7 p.m.,
THE STORY Group.
Trinity Lutheran
Church “Goodfarm”
LCMS
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
Father Chris Haake,
Pastor
• APR.12: 10 a.m.,
Mass.
EMINGTON
Emington
Congregational
United Church of
Christ
103 Division Street
Pastor Connie Williams
Moodie, Intentional
Interim Minister
• APR. 8: 3 p.m., Bible
Study;
6:45 p.m., Council
meeting.
• APR. 12: 8:45 a.m.,
Worship. Sermon title:
“Noble Bird”;
Department meetings.
April Food Pantry
Collection:
Spaghetti Sauce
and Pasta
April “Mission of the
Month” –
Strengthen the Church.
515 E. Stonewall Rd.
Pastor William Mitschke
815-725-1341
GARDNER
BRACEVILLE
Church of Hope
Presbyterian Church
(USA)
Braceville United
Methodist Church
106 W. Gould St.
815-237-8512 Church
Pastor: Bennett A. Woods
EVERY WED.: 4:35 p.m.
- 5:05 p.m., The
Lighthouse Contemporary
Time of Prayer. Everyone
welcome.
Monroe & Jefferson Sts.
Janet Chandler, Pastor
Office hours: M-Th, 8:30 a.m. - noon
815-237-8312
gardnerchurchofhope.org
• APR. 9: Pastor’s
Lectionary Group.
• APR. 12: 9 a.m.,
• APR. 8: 2 - 4:30 p.m., Sunday School for
adults and children;
JAM Junction and
10:15 a.m., Worship
EDGE.
Service.
TUES. and THURS.,
• APR. 13: 1 p.m.,
Walk Fit and
Women’s Association
Fellowship Exercise,
meeting.
9 a.m.
• APR. 14: All day
APR. 10: Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting, 8 Presbytery meeting in
Crystal Lake.
p.m.
• APR. 16: 8:30 a.m.,
• APR. 12: Sunday
Pastor’s Lectionary
Worship Service, 9:30
Group.
a.m.