Massive two-day Rantoul auction feature for John Deere tractors and parts collection

Rare John Deere tractors and vintage Mack trucks headline a massive two-day farm auction in Rantoul on March 20-21, with hundreds of pallets of parts attracting collectors and restorers. Online bidding is already open for the Albert Warner estate sale, with preview day scheduled for March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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RANTOUL - Polk Auction Company will conduct a massive two-day farm auction March 20-21 featuring collector tractors, vintage implements and hundreds of pallets of parts from the Albert Warner estate.

The living estate sale will take place at the Warner property at 1269 CR 3200 N in Rantoul, with online bidding already open through Polk Auction Live, Proxibid and Equipment Facts platforms. With the items located at four different locations, the auction will also take place via a live video feed from a heated location on the farm.

Photo courtesy Polk Auction

Lot #4251 includes (2) 13.6-36 FIRESTONE TIRES ON 9-BOLT RIMS

Among the standout items drawing collector interest are several rare John Deere tractors, including a 6030, a 5020 Row Crop and multiple 720 and 730 diesel models. The sale also features vintage Mack B-85 and B-61 diesel trucks, a 1986 John Deere 4850 MFWD, and antique Farmall and International models. A vintage visible gas pump and multiple sets of Firestone tires round out the premium offerings.

The auction includes extensive tractor, John Deere and implement parts, farm toys and construction equipment components spread across hundreds of pallets—a treasure trove for mechanics, restorers and resellers.

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Screen shots courtesy Polk Auction

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Online bidders can register at any time, while on-site registration will be available March 19 and on auction mornings. A preview day is scheduled for March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., when all four locations will be open for inspection. Complete catalog photos are available at polkauction.com.

Buyer's premiums apply: 5% on-site and 10% online for tractors, while all other items carry a 10% on-site and 15% online premium. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (with 4% processing fee) and wire transfer. The sale is tax-exempt.

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Photos courtesy Polk Auction

LEFT: A John Deere 820 tractor is one of many early sought out items in the Warner Farm auction. The bid is currently at $1,050 at the time of this article. RIGHT: A John Deere825 three-point field cultivator from lot #4248 has a starting bid of $5.

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All items must be removed by the buyer. Loadout will be available on auction days, Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and March 23-28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more information, contact Polk Auction Company at (877) 915-4440 or visit polkauction.com.

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Large farm auction coming in March near Rantoul

Polk Auction Company will host a two-day auction March 20-21 at 1269 CR 3200 N, Rantoul, Illinois. Items from the estate of Albert Warner will be sold at four separate locations. A sale preview will be held March 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online bidding will be available at Polkauctionlive.com. A buyer's premium applies for farm implements and all other items for both online and in-person purchases. See flyer for details or contact Polk Auction Company at (877) 915-4440.

Village Crier: March 30, 2021

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Killer in St. Joseph double murder convicted

A jury of six men and six women took just two hours on Thursday, March 11, to reach a mutual agreement that Jonathon Perry, 30, murdered his girlfriend, Kimberly Coyne, 54, and her daughter, Blair Coyne, 24, in their home on the north side of St. Joseph a year ago this past weekend.

Perry was quickly arrested after the incident after Champaign County sheriff’s deputies were informed of statements he made to a family member consistent with the crime. During trial, prosecutors for the state noted that Perry had said he had killed the "Antichrist and Satan" when he was taken into custody last year at 4am on Sunday, March 29.

Three months after his arrest, a court-appointed psychiatrist examined Perry and declared him fit for trial.

Found guilty of first degree murder of both women, Judge Randy Rosenbaum is left no leeway to hand down nothing other than a life sentence during the sentencing phase on April 22.

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St. Thomas trivia night on April 9

St. Thomas Catholic School in Philo will host a Virtual Trivia night from 6-10pm on April 9.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle during the online ZOOM event. Each table package will include a Dead or Alive game sheet and one Mulligan to use for each trivia round. Reservations for tables are being accepted now.

"We are continually adding to our silent auction items, so make sure to check back often to see what has been added," it says on the event page. "Silent auction bidding will be open from 6 pm - 10 pm on Trivia Night".

For more information contact the event organizers at tcain@stthomasphilo.org

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Franzen to take middle school reigns

The St. Joseph Consolidated Community School Board voted to hire Alisyn Franzen as the new principal at the St. Joseph Middle School starting this fall. Franzen, who will take over the position with the retirement of Chris Graham, currently teaches English at St. Joseph-Ogden High School.

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Nursery to host spring open house

Schuren Garden Center, located at 1709 County Rd. 2200E, St. Joseph, will host their annual spring open house on Saturday, April 10.

The open house will start at 8:30am and run through 5:30pm. In addition to door prizes and refreshments, shoppers will be able to save 20% off their entire purchase. The business will hold purchases until Mother's Day if needed.

Visit their website or call (217) 469-7962.