The Sentinel: Village of Tolono

The Giving Place seeking donations to help Unit 7 families

TOLONO - In addition food donations, The Giving Place is seeking kids clothing, especially for young boys, this month.

"The Giving Place started as a way for our church and other community churches to minister to the Unit 7 School District and help those in need," said Mike Williams. "All donations of food are most welcome as the need in our community is great. This ministry can’t survive without the support of our community."

Any family in need residing in the Unit 7 school district is encouraged to visit The Giving Place Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00. TGP is located at 113 N Bourne in Tolono.

This week, the organization served seven families, which included 18 adults and seven children, with eight boxes of food totalling $400.

Williams said the ministry will continue for as long as they are able to do so and thanked those who donated items throughout the year.

Donated items and food may be dropped off every Wednesday between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. or every first Saturday between 9:00 a.m. - Noon. TGP asks that donation not be left outside the building during closed hours.

Tolono chess club is forming

TOLONO - A new chess club is taking shape in Tolono. Organizer Jonny Bates has created a Facebook page for Tolono area chess players to meet once or twice a month. To learn more, follow this link: Tolono Area Chess Players

Tolono city-wide garage sale September 15-16

TOLONO - Looking for a great deal on something you need? Tolono LIFE is organizing its annual communitywide garage sale starting September 15 through September 16.

The fourth installment of the community garage sale event will be held, rain or shine, from 8 am to 3pm. Individual homes may have different hours. Visitors can expect sales at more than 50 locations throughout the village.

A detailed map will be available from Tolono LIFE on their web page prior to the sale.

For more information, visit the Tolono LIFE Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/694460695844823/?ref=newsfeed.

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Tolono Public Library seeks volunteers

TOLONO - The Tolono Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with their efforts in maintaining a valuable resource in the community.

Thirty years after its start in 1967, two generous Tolono library patrons provided enough money to fund a new 7,950 square foot building. The cost were also supplemented by a Live and Learn Grant from the Secretary of State. Now the library offers close to 40,000 titles, including audiobooks, large print books, DVDs, and video games.

Residents interested in volunteering with the Tolono Public Library are encouraged to contact Amy Wildman at awildman@tolonolibrary.org or call (217) 485-5558.

Tolono's Giving Place helps 10 families

TOLONO -- Located at 113 North Bourne in Tolono, The Giving Place is seeking donations of canned fruit, canned beans, canned tomato products, canned spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese and pasta meals to serve families in the Unit 7 school district. The Christian ministry food pantry is open one day a week on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00.

The Giving Place also publicly thanked The Sweet Adelines "for their generous food donations" at the recent holiday party. Last week, they were able to help ten families with the Food Pantry.

TGP will hold its next monthly free clothing giveaway on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Letter to the Editor: New postmaster honored to serve the community

Dear Editor,

It is a great honor to serve Tolono as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to reach customers no matter where they are.

Under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s leadership and Delivering For America, the Postal Service’s 10-year plan, we are maintaining universal six-day mail delivery and expanded seven-day package delivery, stabilizing our workforce, and spurring innovation to meet the needs of our modern customers.

Just as the Postal Service continues to provide a vital service for our nation, the staff of the Tolono Post Office will proudly continue that same public service in this community. On behalf of the 650,000 women and men of the United States Postal Service, I thank you for continuing to support the Postal Service. Providing reliable mail delivery while strengthening the future of this treasured institution is our commitment to you.

Sincerely,
Nicole Summar
Postmaster

Tolono village-wide garage sale May 14-15

May 14 and 15

362 County Road 1200 East

Boys and girls clothes, junior clothing, Fisher Price Power Wheel Jeep, dishes, Tupperware and Hallmark ornaments.

May 14 and 15

801 E. Boone

Concrete tools, lumber and miscellaneous household items.

May 14-15

802 E. Boone

Anything you need for a BABY. Swing, sleepers, carseat covers, socks, girl 6m-12m & 7-10, womens clothing, tools, home decore and more.

May 14 & 15 starting at 8am

201 North Condit

HUGE STAMPIN UP SALE. 100+ stamp sets, dies, designer paper, ink, punches, punch boards, etc. Supplies to make Cheer Bows (or just big hair bows), fabric all kinds, Norwex and more. Sale will be at the side drive on Holden.

May 15, 8am-2pm

408 South Bourne

Many household items and decorations/ women’s, juniors and men’s name brand clothing/ women’s shoes size 7, 7.5 and 8/ children’s clothing size 3T and 4T/ Mary Kay make up and some other cosmetics/ small TV stand/ three end tables/ stained quarter round/ flooring-ceramic tiles and much more!

May 14, 7:30am to noon

504 Deerpath

Women and Boys Clothing size Medium & Large. Also lots of household items.

May 14-15

418 Deerpath

Kids toys, puzzles, games, clothes. Lots of household items.

May 14-16

202 E. Washington St.

Moving sale so LOTS of stuff. We will start at 12:30pm and run until later in the evening, plus all weekend. Lots of baby boy clothes, baby items (new pump & supplies, bottles, etc.), toys, games, room furniture, some FREE items. I’m still going through stuff!

From the editor: Here is a map created by a third party showing the locations above as well as other sale locations - Tolono Garage and Yard Sales.

Four village trustee seats open next April in Tolono

Four of the six trustee positions for the Village of Tolono up for election on April 6, 2021.

There are three four-year term trustee seats and one two-year term that will be contested as well as the seat for Village President.

Prospective candidates can pick information packets and petition forms at the Village Hall, located at 507 W. Strong Street in Tolono. The filing period will be December 14-21, 2020.

For more information contact village all at (217) 485-5212 or via email at info@tolonoil.us It is recommended candidates consult an attorney or contact the Illinois State Board of Elections for additional campaign information.

Kickball league forming in Tolono

A newly formed adult kickball league in Tolono is looking for teams next month.

Games will be played every Sunday during the month of November at the Small Diamond in Tolono. Teams can be co-ed with players no younger than the age of 16. The official schedule will be released once the number of teams have been set.

Teams will play 7 inning contest or for 55 minutes, whichever comes first.

The registration fee for each team is $300, which will cover the cost of lights, umpires and balls.

For more information contact Ashley Kolakowski via messenger on Facebook.