comes down, sat idle. Redeker removed the chimney and radio tower Monday afternoon, but serious demolition was expected to begin Tuesday. An equipment operator the Paxton-based company, Redeker, of Cissna Park, said the plan is take the building down room by room, leaving supporting walls standing until they are all that is left to raze. The school is a mixture of brick, concrete, metal and wood, which will be separated. Bricks and concrete will be taken to the company’s home site, where they will be crushed and sold. Metal will go to a scrap yard and wood will be taken to the landfill. “Separation is the key” to a

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Jason Redeker and Dan Schroeder, of Lee Farms Exca-vating, walked around Honeywell School Monday after-noon, discussing where to make the first precision strike to take the building down. To do that, the men had to know the layout of both the outside and the inside 93-year-old building. They decided the starting place would be above an open space on the inside of the school, where falling bricks would fill the space, allowing the excavator to continue forward in its work. Although an excavator had been at the site since last week, a second was brought Monday, along with chain link fence panels to enclose the demolition area. In a cor-ner, a machine that will spray water on the building as it

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Jason Redeker, left and Dan Schroeder, of Lee Farms Excavating, look over the south side of Honeywell School Mon-day, to determine where to begin the demolition process.

Honeywell School demolition prep work completed Monday

Briefly Food cupboard needs

Grant Township Food Cupboard is in need of bath soap, tuna, crackers, tomato sauce, canned vegetables and spaghetti noodles. Cash donations are always welcome, too. Thank you for your continued help and support. It is greatly appreciated.

Sesquicentennial meeting A Hoopeston Sesquicentennial Celebration planning meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 24th at Hoopeston Council Chambers. Businesses, organizations and com-munity members are invited to attend. Many volunteers will be needed to carry off the

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Hoopeston woman identified as victim of train/pedestrian wreck Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has identified the victim of a train/pedestrian accident Monday morning Jodi L. Tyszko, 49, of Hoopeston, was killed when struck by the train at the railroad crossing on East Lincoln St., according to a press release. The accident continues to be investigated by Hoopeston Police Department and McFadden’s of-fice.

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Demolition continued from other side successful demolition, Redeker said. At most, three employees will be onsite to do the work: one or two to run the excavators and one to drive the semi that will haul materials away, he said. Lee Farms is no stranger to Hoopeston. Earlier this year, the company took down buildings at the former

Vermilion Iron. “We travel wherever,” Redeker said, adding the company has done a lot of work in Iowa and crews have traveled to Georgia, as well. A good portion of their projects is taking down old school buildings. Locally, the company was hired to demolish schools in Milford and Paxton. Redeker hopes to have the building on the ground in two weeks, then work on leveling the site, bringing in fill dirt as needed. Work is to be completed in October, then the site will be reseeded. District officials have not an-nounced what they will do with the property once the building is gone.

From the Blotter Holly Irvin, 40, of Hoopeston, was cited for declara-tion and disposition of nuisance dog after police were called at 3:30 p.m. to the 600 block of West Elm for a dog running loose. She was given a notice to appear in Hoopeston City Court.

strong with 67. The Storm barely edged by Hoopeston Area, winning the meet 212-124, leaving the Cornjerkers with a 2 –10 record on the season. Payton Armstrong took girls honors with a 50, while Kylie Brown shot a 59. Zorns led the boys’ JV team with a 56. Johnson shot a 59, followed by Catron at 61 and Leslie with a 62.

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Bowlers needed Hoopeston Area High School students interested in being part of the school’s bowling team are asked to call Doug Wagoner at (217) 283-6505. Bowlers are also needed for the youth league, especial-ly youngsters ages 5-10. Boys and girls are both welcome to participate in the league. Call Fast Lanes for more in-formation.

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Vermilion County Animal Shelter is hiring kennel workers, full and part time available! Email ksnyder@vercounty.org or visit www.vercounty.org/jobs_general.htm for an application.

Dogtown Heating, Air, & Plumbing is in search of an experi-enced HVAC technician to help serve our customers in the area. Pay based on experience. Health insurance, Life insurance, and 2 weeks paid vacation. We have a family atmosphere that serves our customers with honesty and integrity. Email

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United Prairie-Hoopeston has openings for Fall help for the fol-lowing: CDL Drivers and Non-CDL . Please pick up applica-tions at 18978 E 3850 North Rd, Hoopeston, IL 60942. For more information, please call the office, 217-888-0164 or Jordan Reese, manager, 217-918-2876.

Mechanic wanted. Experience with heavy truck, construction, and agricultural machinery preferred. Call 217-474-8349.

Cade’s Heating and Air HVAC installer/ service tech. must have valid IL drivers license and EPA freon license. Please send re-sume to ramcade@frontier.com or 101 E Penn St., Hoopeston IL 60942.

Private in home caregiver 5 days/week from 7 to 11 for female with dementia. Hoopeston area. Must be able to use lift equip-ment for transfers. Call Tracey at 765 490 9642. May text for contact.

East Lynn Fertilizer is seeking full time and seasonal help. Re-quirements include at least a Class B CDL and ability to pass a drug test. Call 217-375-4225 or stop by 41284 S Main St., East Lynn, IL for more details.

Teasdale Latin Foods has immediate openings on 2nd shift in both Distribution and Manufacturing. Pay to be determined based on experience level. Stop by the Human Resources office at 215 W. Washington Street, Hoopeston, for more detail. Please no phone calls.

Aquality Solutions is looking for full-time delivery drivers skilled in efficiency, organization, and flexibility. Delivery Driv-ers will deliver bottled water and bagged salt to commercial and residential customers and must have knowledge or be willing to learn maintenance operations when not driving. Apply in person at 102 N 1st Street in Hoopeston or call us at 855-692-7824.

Full-Fill Industries Henning, IL, is offering many job opportuni-ties for full-time and part-time positions. We offer full-time posi-tions with a full benefit package. 1st and 2nd shifts are available. We also offer a unique opportunity to choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle - choose to work 1, 2, or 3 days a week. Candi-dates must be 18 years old, and you can pick your shift. Machine Operators are needed for 1st & 2nd shift.

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Golf Highlights Brian Armstrong earned his first team medal, shooting a 53 when Hoopeston Area faced off against Oakwood and Judah Christian on September 10. The meet was held at the par 72 Harrison Park in Danville. Two other players - Nic Hofer and Kayden Wallace - also shot a 53, said head coach Dylan Swank. Rounding out scoring were Ben Brown with a 55, Trevor Swartz 59 and Owen Johnson 63. The Cornjerkers came in third with a 214. Oakwood won with 189, followed by Judah Christian with 193. Nic Hofer’s 47 made him team medalist with the team travelled to Shagbark Country Club, Onarga, to take on Iroquois West and Bismarck-Henning/Rossville Alvin on September 11. The host team took the match with a 167, followed by

BH/RA with a 172. The Cornjerkers finished at 201. Brown also shot a 47, followed by Swartz with a 53, and Wallace, Johnson and Wyatt Eisenmann at 54. The Cornjerkers hosted Donovan on September 14 at Hubbard Trail, losing to the Wildcats 209-220. Brown had the team’s low score, 53, followed by Swartz and Eisenmann at 54, Hofer and 59 and Wallace and Johnson at 65. Brian Armstrong and Deegan Leslie each shot a 56 for the JV boys tem, followed by Chris Catron with a 68 and Cameron Zorns, 75. The HA girls team individual scores were Payton Arm-strong 61, Kylie Brown 63 and Kaydence Bailey 78. Trevor Swartz took meet and team medalist honors Thursday when the Cornjerkers took on Salt Fork at he par 35 Wolf Creek Golf Club in Danville. Wallace was next in scoring with a 51, followed by Hofer at 54, Eisenmann with a 60, Brown at 64 and Arm-

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Briefly continued from other side planned celebrations June 27-July 3, 2021.

Birthday card shower Larry Coon, formerly of Hoopeston, will celebrate his 85th birthday on September 27 and would enjoy hearing from friends. Cards and notes may be sent to: Accolade of Paxton on Pells, Larry Coon, 1001 E. Pells St., Paxton IL 60957.

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