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The Kewanee Com- request. a business thanks to a renova- pany of Hubert Hughes which tion project initiated by the Vil- The building was most re- lage of Bradford. is called AllSIDZ has been in cently used as a place of busi- Last year, the village pur- charge of the renovation. ness for Green Gables, but it chased 164 W. Main Street, lo- Work is very near completion has a long history. cated between the Highlands and the building is ready to be According to information Restaurant and the Village purchased or rented, according from the “Bradford History Hall, with the intent to either to Bradford village officials. Book” by Brydena Schune- demolish or renovate the struc- Anyone interested in renting or man, the building was built in ture. After a vote to renovate, purchasing this property should 1914 and has held a variety of Before (left) and after pictures show the results of a renovation at 164 W. Main St. in the plan was to bring the build- contact the Village Hall at businesses. At one time it was Bradford that the village is close to completing. The village plans to rent or sell the ing up to standards so that the (309) 897-2071 or stop by dur- Continued on Page 2 property to help bring another business into town. Photos by Angie Stange. SONG DOGS SINGING County Board rezoning Coyotes former Bantz property By JOHN A. BALLENTINE foreclosed on, West Jersey Town- searching For The Prairie News ship took possession,” Johnson TOULON – The Stark County said. board of supervisors at its Tues- “Now it’s, ‘Try to get him out of for mates day meeting approved a request there.’ He’s still living there, still By GRETCHEN STEELE by West Jersey Township to re- gathering junk – but their [West For The Prairie News zone the former Larry Bantz prop- Jersey Township] intention is to Song Dogs – or as you may erty from have the property re- know them better, coyotes – commercial to res- zoned to R-1 [residen- are singing right now, and it’s idential. It is located Inside tial] because I think a song of romance. Late Feb- adjacent to Illinois • Toulon Council awards they are just going to ruary and early March are Route 78, in West mowing bid. Page 7. demolish the old ga- considered peak breeding Jersey. • A look Back in Time. rage and the house, season in Illinois for coyotes. The property had Page 9. once he is removed A little like the deer we are been foreclosed on • Obituaries. Page 10. from the property and so familiar with during rut, and there was a • Historical group notes it’s going to just be a the minds of coyotes are oc- Sheriff’s sale where progress on building. grass lot to where cupied by the primal drive to West Jersey Town- Page 11. someone in the future find a mate and their behav- ship took possession could build a home,” iors may be different than of that property, according to Johnson concluded. their usual stealthy and Stark County Zoning Officer Also approved was the rezoning Renee L. Johnson. of 610 S. Seventh Street, in Wyo- sneaky selves. Coyotes are on the move looking for love in early March, as their breeding “It has always been zoned as C- ming – The former Wyoming Mo- Coyotes can be found season peaks in Illinois. Photo by Gretchen Steele. nearly everywhere in Illinois, 2 [commercial property] and he tors property. It is rezoned from in virtually all types of hab- grasslands, and farmlands, “rural areas” to travel into [Bantz] brought all the junk and commercial to light industrial for itat, including urban and sub- but often will prefer a mix- towns at night in search of everything in. West Jersey Town- BOGAR Enterprises, which will urban areas. They are most ture of farmland, woodland easy pickings for food. ship took it to court – I think they manufacture steel goods at that lo- abundant in areas that pro- and grassland. It is not at all An average home range for paid $18,000 for cleanup of the cation. vide a mix of woodlands, unusual for coyotes from Continued on Page 2 property – had liens on the prop- The board approved the pur- erty, and so once they [Bantz] got Continued on Page 2 Page 2 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com COYOTES: Simple steps to keep coyotes at bay Continued from Page 1 counters can be greatly reduced. If your pet gets in a fight with a a coyote can be 2-10 square miles. First, do not feed coyotes, or any coyote, do not use your own hands or Some coyotes that are considered other wildlife. Don’t leave food out- feet to separate them. Try to break up “loners” may have a larger range side handy and available – this in- the fight with a weapon, such as a than a pack group or family. Sizes of cludes things like pet foods, garbage walking stick. home ranges are also influenced by cans, etc. Providing food, especially Don’t corner a coyote, if you en- habitat quality, presence of nearby as a way to get a coyote closer for counter one. Make noise, wave your packs and seasons of the year – espe- photos or in a misguided attempt to arms, blow a whistle and send it cially when coyotes are breeding or pet or tame the animal, increases the packing. rearing pups. A “city” coyote often risk of being bitten and the odds of Keep small livestock secure in has a smaller range than rural coun- neighbors having a coyote issue. houses, coops and shelters that have terparts. When taking smaller indoor pets been predator proofed. Are coyotes a bit more aggressive out for potty breaks or a walk, vary If, despite your best efforts, you during breeding season? Absolutely. the schedule. Coyotes can notice a find yourself a little too close for Will they attack you or your child? distinct pattern. Be aware that if you comfort with a coyote, make noise, The odds are slim to none that any have an intact female dog, if she is in human is going to be attacked. heat, she will be attractive to a coyote wave your arms, stomp, shout and But it pays to be “coyote aware” looking for love. generally present a threatening and to avoid behaviors that encour- Male dogs are not exempt from ag- stance. Most often, this is enough to age them to visit our homes and areas gression, either. They may be per- send them on their merry way. where we recreate. Coyotes that be- ceived as a threat with whom a If you have a coyote who remains come acclimated to humans and to a coyote does not want to share his ter- aggressive, contact your local De- more populated environment tend to ritory, or girlfriend. partment of Natural Resources Con- be bolder and less fearful. That is Many negative encounters between servation Police Officer, biologist, or where problem encounters occur. coyotes and pets occur because pets a nuisance wildlife removal service. With a few commonsense precau- were not adequately supervised or In the meantime, enjoy listening to tions, negative coyote/human en- were allowed to roam freely. the song dogs sing! BRADFORD: Building once an office for doctors Continued from Page 1 was a women’s and chil- called the Bradford Ex- dren’s clothing store change Bank and run by called the Little Shop and Robert and Rosa Thomp- was operated by Fern son until the Bank Mora- Williams and Helen torium of the early 1930s. Hotchkiss. The building later was Bill and Marti Rouse used as an office for Doc- purchased the building in tors Ross Hermann and 1972 or 73 and trans- Ed Scholes at separate formed it into a candle times. The space was and antique shop, the be- also shared by Greg ginnings of Green Gables. Owens, Dr. Hermann and After that it was used as a An interior picture of renovations at 164 W. Main St. in Bradford. beautician Anita Hen- Head Start location and Photo by Angie Stange. nessey. then a video store. It was During the 1950s and later used as an office for business moved to a dif- ing had been vacant since early 1960s, the building Green Gables until the ferent facility. The build- then. BOARD: County employees to get panic buttons Continued from Page 1 would presumably be tourism in the county. Supervisor Robin Now- chase from TeamAlert of desk-mounted hardware. A Second, a resolution lan reported that County “panic buttons” for the one-time setup fee is $75 passed for the Marshall- Engineer Judd Giffin has county employees to uti- and 10 buttons will cost Stark [Counties] Down- been working on obtaining lize in case of an emer- $1,390 with a monthly state Operating Assistance funding for the new county gency or dangerous maintenance fee of $50 for Program (DOAP) to pro- highway building. Also, situation. The buttons, a total of $1,465 initially. vide public transportation Giffin plans to order and once pressed, would send Four resolutions were between the two counties. install signs and flashing an alert to the Stark passed, first of which was In conjunction with that lights for three dangerous County Sheriff’s Office, the Peoria Convention & resolution, another resolu- areas of the county’s roads. who could then respond to Visitors Bureau to continue tion that permits public One such area for exam- the situation. The buttons being the sole representa- funds to be expended for ple, is the West Jersey tive for Stark County to said transportation was ap- blacktop west of West Jer- promote conventions and proved. sey and just west of Wal- nut Creek. Vice-chair Kari Bush said during the health board committee report that a huge thank you is owed to Black Hawk East College for allowing the COVID vaccination clinic to be administered there.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Page 3 PUBLIC RECORD Incidents & Accidents ring in and around Henry and Stark checked on him. Counties. Officer contacted conven- 3-5 – to the 00 block of SW 4th Stark County ience stores and banks and warned Street for a loud noise complaint. 2-22-21 – A two-vehicle accident them. Nobody attempted any trans- 3-6 – to the 100 block of SE 3rd occurred near the intersection at actions in Galva. Ave. for a suspicious person com- Main and Peoria Streets, in Brad- 3-3 – to the 500 block of NW 11th plaint. The subject was given a ride ford. Drivers involved were Clark Street for a report of unattended M. Anderson, 68, of Plattsville, children playing in and around the to a relative’s house. Wis., and Tori A. Lomelino, 20, of roadway. A parent was notified 3-6 – to a residence on NW 6th Toulon. Anderson was attempting to about the complaint. Ave. for a welfare check. The res- make a right turn from a stop sign 3-4 – Officer spoke to a subject in ident was fine. when the rear dual tires of his semi- the 500 block of South Center Ave. 3-6 – to the 900 block of SE 2nd truck struck Lomelino’s parked ve- about a city ordinance violation in- Street for a 911 call. Officer could hicle. No tickets were issued. volving unlicensed vehicles in a not find anyone needing assistance. 3-5-21 – Derek E. Joos, 32, of residential area. 3-6 – Officer notified about a con- Peoria, was ticketed for speeding 72 3-4 – to the 100 block trolled burn in the 200 block of SE mph in a 55 zone. of NW 2nd Street for a 8th Ave. dog bite complaint. A Galva Report 3-6 – to the 300 block of Commer- Officer dispatched: small child was bitten cial Street for a disturbance com- 3-1-21 – to the inter- by a neighborhood dog. section of James B. 3-4 – to a residence plaint. Young Road and North on SW 5th Street for a 3-7 – to a residence on NE 4th Center Ave. for a two- complaint involving Ave. to remove an unwanted sub- vehicle accident with young children left at ject. damage only. A crash re- home alone. An adult 3-7 – to a residence on NE 5th port was completed and was present at the Street for a welfare check. no citations were issued. house. Complaint un- 3-2 – to the west end of town for a founded. Property Transfers reckless driving complaint. As the 3-5 – to the 1000 block of NW 5th 3-1-21 – Catherine A. Sullivan to result, oficer conducted a traffic Ave. for a loose dog complaint. The Brynn Mckenzie Meszar - Hender- stop. The driver, Joshua Field, 26, dog lived nearby and returned home son & Whitaker’s Add’n - 110 Kansas City, Mo., was issued a cita- before the officer could capture Greenwood, Toulon - Consideration tion for using a non-hands-free him. = $0.00. 3-5 – to the 00 block of SW 2nd electronic communications device 3-3-21 – Tanya H. Rapone to Carl Street for a gas drive-off complaint. (a cell phone). P. and Jeanne C. Ryan, Co-Trustees. 3-2 – to a possible violation of an Vehicle was not located. Pt 17-12-6 SW - Consideration = order of protection violation in the 3-5 – to a fire call involving a pos- 1000 block of North Center Ave. sible gas leak just north of town. $723,723.00. There was not a protective order in Ameren arrived and took over. 3-3-21 – Jennee McClard to Jason effect. 3-5 – to the 800 block of NW 3rd D. Dykeman - VG of LaFayette, 3-3 – Officer was notified about a Ave. for a suspicious person com- Block 11 Lots 1 - 8. Consideration money order scam that was occur- plaint. Officer located subject and = $7,500.00.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 4 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com The Prairie News GUEST VOICES The Prairie News is published The Prairie News is located every Friday (except the last at 101 West Main Street, PO week of December and a week Box 240, Toulon, Illinois 61483. in July) by Lampe Publications Office hours are Mon. to Thurs., LLC, 115 W. Main St., Elm- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. wood, IL 61529. (309) 286-2185 • Publisher - Jeff Lampe [email protected] [email protected] Deadlines - News due Tues- • Advertising Manager - days by 3 p.m. Ads due Mon- Pam Wulf days by 3 p.m. The Prairie News [email protected] encourages readers to submit • Ad & Graphic Designer - news for publication. Email to: Ken Black [email protected] [email protected] The Prairie News assumes no • Chief Correspondent - financial responsibility for typo- John Ballentine graphical errors, but will reprint • Bradford Correspondent - that part of an ad in which the Angie Stange error occured. • Galva Correspondent - The Prairie News is a member Local growers, grocers should be allies Carol Townsend of the Illinois Press Association. If you think growing food in rural say they have a personal “respon- promote community “resilience” by America is a tough business, you sibility” to their communities and, on underwriting more efforts to boost should trying selling food – groceries average, each store employs two local food production and sales. – in rural America. high-school students, three full-time Indeed, there are crucial elements Just how tough is it? adults, and five part-time adults. to this local loop that all but require The 2019-20 Minnesota Rural • Surprisingly, 49 percent of the more federal and state involvement, Grocery Survey Report that found 77 surveyed Minnesota stores say they Draeger noted. For example, rural percent of the state’s rural grocery already buy locally grown food either grocers told researchers that one key stores make “an average or lower from farmers directly or through “barrier” to their buying local was than average net profit of 1.1 percent wholesalers, and 41 percent want “understanding the rules and regula- after taxes.” “increased access to local foods.” tions for selling local produce.” As thin as that ice might be, the • And, equally surprising, “85 per- Government action needs to make Minnesota report, cent of rural grocers said that they plain, and perhaps reform, the tangle conducted by Re- would potentially (44 percent) or cer- of local, state, and federal food in- gional Sustainable tainly (41 percent) order locally pro- spection and packaging rules that Development duced foods if their grocery often slow or halt local food efforts – Partnership of the wholesaler highlighted those items as especially meat – by local sellers. University of local in their catalogs.” And it needs to hurry. Minnesota’s Ex- In a mid-February presentation to More and more, local grocery tension Service, the Sustainable Farming Association owners are under threat from “na- still found many (SFA), a Minneapolis-based group tional dollar store chains” that, the rural storeowners Alan that supports local food growers, Ka- Minnesota survey confirmed, are are committed to GUEBERT thryn Draeger, one of the co-authors quickly moving in. Since 2015, in serving their com- of the 2020 grocery study, explained fact, “More than half of grocers (54 munities and customers. that all those numbers add up to solid percent) had a dollar store move into In fact, it identified 250 grocery opportunities for store owners and their community,” and “11 percent stores in communities of 2,500 local farmers to work together. report… a dollar store is actively people or less scattered throughout The fast-growing COVID-19 pan- being planned to move in…” Minnesota. Fifty-five percent of demic last spring, noted Draeger, Rural America doesn’t need more them, or 129 stores, completed and hammered home that need as na- national, mini-everything stores that returned the detailed, 2019-20 sur- tional or regional meatpackers, milk haul out a fresh batch of greenbacks vey. Some information they supplied processors, and food manufacturers every day without hauling in green was routine, like profit margin. couldn’t pivot from suddenly closed vegetables or fresh meat. It needs Other data, however, was both sur- institutional customers to thousands more locally owned grocery stores prising and informative. For exam- more at-home individual customers. selling more locally grown food to ple, the 20-page report noted that: Into the breach, she said, stepped more local friends and neighbors. • 85 percent of owners owned or local grocers who saw sales soar 50 That’s real food security and that managed a single store and 79 per- percent last spring and still see pan- should be a key element in any real cent lived in the same community as demic-powered sales about 10 per- Farm Bill in the future. their store. cent greater than year-earlier levels. © 2021 ag comm • 33 percent of today’s owners are The Farm and Food File is published It suggests, Draeger noted in her women and, for owners under age weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. SFA address, that government – such 50, that level increases to 45 percent. Past columns, events and contact infor- “as the Department of Defense or • 96 percent of local storeowners mation are posted at www.farmandfood- Homeland Security” – could better file.com. With Trump, the Grand Old Party may be over The coffee klatch at Julie’s Café an individual, not to him as a party in legislative seats for the GOP at Market asks: What’s going to leader. Unfortunately for him, a both the state and national levels. happen in American politics over similar slice of the electorate, or Looking ahead to 2024, Trump will the next few years, now that Trump maybe a bit larger, is opposed to likely win the GOP nod for the has declared he plans to be the him with comparable intensity. And presidency, yet once again his base leader of the Re- many of the rest, who are neither will be insufficient to win the Oval publican Party? for or against Trump, find him and Office. Here is my take. his actions distasteful. On the Democrat side, Joe Biden In sum, the Re- For the coming election cycle, I will be 82 in November of 2024. I publican Party expect Trumpers to win both pri- think he will step aside for Vice will survive, if at maries and general election races in President Kamela Harris, who votes all, as a distinct rural and small-town America. In liberal yet comes across as a subur- minority party, so the vote-rich suburbs, however, ban professional. long as Trump Trumpers and anti-Trump candi- All the above assumes for my Jim continues being dates will square off in many GOP analysis that the Democrats will not Trump. That is, NOWLAN primaries. shoot themselves in their collective Trump refracts Should a Trumper win a suburban Big Toe along the way. Take infla- every action, absolutely every one, primary, he or she will often lose tion, for example. through the prism of how it affects the general election, as many An enduring weakness of democ- the world’s view of him, not of how women there find The Donald ob- racies has always been the tendency actions affect a political party’s for- jectionable. Should the anti- of politicians to promise to do for tunes. Not a way to run a party. Trumper win the primary, the voters (spend money) and not do to Trump has a base of about 30-35 Trumpers will often not vote for them (tax voters to pay for the percent of the electorate, largely him or her in the general, ceding the spending). This results in budget outside urban areas. His backers are election to the Dem. deficits. passionately committed to him as This will thus result in a reduction Continued on Page 5

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Page 5 NOWLAN: GOP could shatter after 2024 Continued from Page 4 post-election 2024, anti-Trump Re- ities in Congress from 1800 to 1824. To wit: The present spending riot publicans will be rallied by the likes What our nation needs, in my by Dems in D.C. comes on top of of U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Il- humble opinion, is a secular Great the GOP’s $2 trillion tax cut in linois) and his Country First politi- Awakening. In the 18th Century, 2017, which itself was painted over cal committee. Adam has a positive, emotional preachers brought people wholly with red ink. I was taught in uplifting, but unspecific message. to their feet and onto their knees ac- college that if the money supply Can the likes of the 42-year-old ross our new nation. goes up sharply without a compa- Kinzinger arouse passion? I am The disconnect is that the 18th rable increase in the supply of hopeful. Century phenomenon didn’t require goods, there will be inflation, pos- Kinzinger appears to have burned pain and sacrifice, indeed revivalists sibly of the runaway sort. Think Ar- his bridges with the GOP in Illinois, offered a pathway to salvation gentina, the Weimar Republic in with some dismissive remarks he through faith alone. In contrast, a post-WWI Germany, and in undis- made about local GOP leaders. So, 21st Century “Awakening” will re- ciplined democracies around the will he transform fledgling Country quire broad pain and sacrifice to world. First into a new party? I have straighten out our country, its fi- Many economists here say, tsk- written elsewhere that there is space nances and competitiveness. A tall tsk, not to worry in the U.S.; some for a new party, but the challenge of order for Americans, used to the others say: worry. getting one up and running is daunt- good life, where political parties After a Trump loss in 2024, the ing, and would take two or more find spending more successful than GOP would be shattered. Without election cycles. challenging us. Trump and his base, the Grand Old The nation may be in for a decade For many years, Jim Nowlan was a Party would represent 20-25 per- or more of one-party Democratic senior fellow and political science pro- cent of the electorate. Party rule, much like the Demo- fessor at the University of Illinois in Ur- In the interim between now and cratic-Republicans’ lopsided major- bana-Champaign.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 6 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com BRIEFS Education Foundation scholarships available In keeping with its primary goal, each year the Stark County Education Foundation provides 12th graders with access to several college/post-secondary scholarships. Applications for these scholarships are now available through a link on the Stark County District website and through this link: bit.ly/3kKuqp8. The deadline for submission is March 26. Bradford CUSD#1 raised $2,916.38 for the American Heart Association with ta Dance and The foundation plans to review Jump Rope for Heart, Slime the Teacher, and the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. applications and conduct interviews The Student Council and NJHS is donating $83.62 to make the total an even $3,000. on April 26 and 27. In May, For information contact Tréa Sciences. scholarship winners will be Champagne at announced at the High School College Honors [email protected]. Annual Awards Night – date, time Elena Haffner of Wyoming and format to be determined. Heritage Association (Augie Ages Undecided) was Many scholarships will be receives local grants named to the Dean’s List (3.5 gpa available for 12th graders this year or better) at Augustana College in BISHOP HILL – This year marks and the Education Foundation urges Rock Island for the fall 2020 se- the 175th anniversary of the all interested seniors to check with mester. founding of the Bishop Hill Colony. the Guidance Office for application To celebrate this anniversary, the Et cetera packet information. Bishop Hill Heritage Association • Sue Lain hs retired from the Irish dance classes has organized a series of lectures, Abilities Plus organization after 30 offered in Bishop Hill workshops, concerts and festivals. years of service. Sue began as a Two Henry County foundations Respite Worker in 1991, then be- BISHOP HILL – Registration for have donated funds for these came a Developmental Training In- the next five-week session of programs. The BHHA is pleased to structor in 1992, before accepting a beginner Irish dance classes offered announce a gift of $2,000 from the position as Dispatcher with Henry by the Champagne Academy of Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation County Public Transportation (HCPT) in 2010. Irish Dance is now open. Classes and a grant of $1,000 from the • CAMBRIDGE – Quad City Arts will be offered both online and in- Geneseo Foundation. person at Bishop Hill Creative has awarded Cambridge School Commons, located at 309 N. Bishop College graduate District #227 a grant of $5,000 for Hill St, Bishop Hill, Ill., from 4- Emily Wall of Bradford has its “School of Rock” program. With 4:45 p.m. on Monday evenings and graduated from the University of this program, CUSD #227 will be are open to ages 5 and up. To Iowa with a Bachelor of Science contracting performing artists dur- register please visit degree in Human Physiology from ing the 2021-22 school years to www.champagneirishdance.com. Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and visit Cambridge schools.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Page 7 Toulon council struggles with mowing bids By JOHN A. BALLENTINE voted yes, as well. for the future. The council approved For The Prairie News Nicole Mercer from the Stark the Diamond Maps system for a TOULON – It took 26 minutes for County elementary Parents’ Club $324 purchase price. the Toulon city council to make a was present and requested a donation Approved for purchase were 12 motion concerning three bids that to the club from the City of Toulon. new water meters for installation in were opened from contractors apply- Mercer explained that this year the to residents’ homes to replace older ing to mow the Toulon Cemetery. club decided not to conduct its an- meters. This is a continuation of a This was after Mayor Larry Hollis nual auction of donated items due to project begun last year. Also ap- requested three times for a motion to COVID-19 concerns. She said that proved was $1,271.50 purchase, accept one of the bids. the club still needs donations to fund which is half the cost of a jetter noz- The three contractors were Bock’s projects for the elementary school. zle, which would clear roots and de- Lawn Care with a $17,900 bid for the For example, last year the club pur- bris from sewer lines. Princeville has mowing season, M & M lawn Serv- chased air-conditioning units for the agreed to pay the other half of the ice for $19,600 and 360 Home & elementary school’s classrooms. The purchase price, because the two com- Lawn Care for $19,040. The mowing council agreed to donate $1,000. munities entered into a sharing agree- season is from April through Oc- The council approved a $1,400 ment last year. tober. quote from Saw-N-Logs to remove a Finally, Julie’s Café Market inves- After discussion, the council voted very large tree on city property lo- tor Jim Nowlan requested that the on Councilman Rob Finney’s motion cated at South Miller Street and East council allow Julie’s Café to utilize to accept Bock’s bid from Tyler Turner Avenue. the alley adjacent to that business on Bock, who was the only contractor Musselman gave a presentation Main Street for a garden café on the present at the meeting. The vote split about Diamond Maps, a system to empty lot just east of Julie’s building. 3-3 with Connie Jacobson, Ryan map the city’s water lines and shu- The alley would still be accessible Kelly and Donna Lefler voting no, toffs, etc. City employees would for utility vehicles or equipment used while Art Nutzhorn, Finney, and have to locate water shutoffs to enter to maintain power poles, and for Jason Musselman voted yes. This left into this system, but it would be a trash hauling. The council took this the decision to Mayor Hollis who permanent record of those locations item under consideration. Time is near to plant cool-season veggies

By University of Illinois Extension to know how to select, plant and har- URBANA – Across Illinois, experi- vest them,” says Kreith. “Root crops, enced gardeners are blocking dates the broccoli family and leafy greens on their calendars based on expected each require special consideration.” thaw dates and anticipated harvest Root crops require well-drained times. soil with plenty of organic matter. Hardy vegetables can be planted as Directly sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch soon as the ground can be worked. deep. Prepare a shallow trench and That typically occurs between mid- spread a pinch of seed along the row. March and early April. The Illinois Once seedlings are 1 to 2 inches tall, State Water Survey has local spring thin them to the correct spacing, typi- and fall frost-free dates online at cally 1 to 4 inches apart, depending bit.ly/3uIBQOe. on the vegetable. Serious gardeners should take this Crops in the broccoli family should information to heart, says Nancy be planted by direct seeding or by Kreith, a horticulture educator at using transplants. Transplants are pre- University of Illinois Extension. Hardy and half-hardy vegetables can be ferred with many brassica crops as “Schedule your planting dates planted in Illinois in early April. Leafy they establish faster. based on crop hardiness and days to greens such as kale and spinach can be With leafy greens, it is more eco- maturity,” says Kreith, who works in planted early and again in late August for nomical to direct seed. Lettuce and two harvests. Photo by Nancy Kreith. Cook County. “Hardy vegetables can Swiss chard can be transplanted, but be planted in the spring, four to six A few popular hardy vegetables are spinach, mustard and turnip are best weeks before the average frost-free Brussel sprouts, onions and peas. direct seeded. Consider planting in date, which is when it’s 32 degrees or Broccoli, cabbage, kale, leek and two-to-three-week intervals for a har- above.” spinach can be also planted again in vest over a longer period. Since frost-free dates are averages late August to early September for a Going into spring gardening, here and actual dates will vary each year, successful fall harvest. are a few good practices. she recommends providing early In Illinois, half-hardy vegetables • Prepare the soil well and fertilize plantings with some protection. One such as carrots, lettuce, beets, and as needed. Incorporate organic matter way is by planting one to two weeks cauliflower can typically be planted into the soil annually. later in the spring to avoid late sea- from late-March to early May. Most • Provide consistent moisture dur- son frost or, for a late harvest vege- of these crops can be planted again in ing germination period. table, plant one to two weeks early mid-July to early September. Potato • Water deeply and less frequently for protection against an early frost. and parsnip are the exception, and when established, at least 1 inch per Another option is to cover plants to best planted in the spring. week. protect against early or late season “In addition to knowing when to Learn more about growing veggies frosts. plant these vegetables, it’s important at extension.illinois.edu/veggies.

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LEGAL ADS • • • s/s Anne C. Rennick ASSUMED NAME Anne C. Rennick ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT TOTAL COMPENSATION: $9,019. PUBLICATION NOTICE Anne C. Rennick Milo TOWNSHIP & ROAD DISTRICT Public Notice is hereby given that Attorney for: Estate of Raymond F. ROAD DISTRICT--EXPENDITURE SUMMARY on March 1, 2021, a certificate was Morrissey FISCAL YEAR ENDING March 31, 2020 filed in the Office of the County P.O. Box 90 Hartwig Trucking & Excavating - 17,851; Tri-Con Clerk of Stark County, Illinois, Wyoming, IL 61491 TOWNSHIP -- REVENUE SUMMARY: Materials - 3,866, Bonnell Industries - setting forth the names and post- Ph: (309)-695-4701 Property Taxes - 55,326: Replacement Tax - 1,439: 3,265, AgView FS - 3,180, Carley Carriers 2,896; All office addresses of all persons Fax: (309)-695-2119 Other disbursements less than owning, conducting and Email: [email protected] Interest - 417.Dividend -- 728: transacting the business known as Published 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/21 TOTAL REVENUES - $57,910. (2,500) - 12,476. Encompassed, located at 2529 • • • TOTAL VENDORS: $43,534. Township Road 1600E, Wyoming, MILO TOWNSHIP Illinois. BUDGET HEARING AND TOWNSHIP -- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Dated March 1, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING EB Buildings & Lumber. - 5,394: Ag View FS. - 3,180; SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION * Heather Hollis Notice is hereby given to the All Other disbursements less General Special Revenue Stark County Clerk legal voters of the Town of Milo in than (2,500) - 10,075. Revenues 48,518 99,057 Published 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/21 the County of Bureau and the State • • • of Illinois, that the Budget Hearing TOTAL VENDORS: $18,649. Expenditures 35,013 60,163 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH of said Town & Road District will Transfer between funds ______JUDICIAL CIRCUIT take place on: Tuesday, April 13, TOWNSHIP - CONPENSATIONN SUMMARY: Excess of revenues 13,505 38,894 STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 2021 being the second Tuesday of over expenses ESTATE OF ) said month at the hour of 7:00 Range: Under $25,000.00: Thomas Ashby, ) No. 2021-P-2 P.M. Note: Copies of the proposed Cliff Cotton. Steve Cowser. Rod Grunloh. Previous year fund 41,821 243,039 RAYMOND F. MORRISSEY,) Budgets are available for viewing Dennis Holland, Dan Wright, Glen Wright,. balance Deceased ) prior to the hearing at the home of Current year ending 55,326 278,460 NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY the Milo Township Clerk Thomas TOTAL COMPENSATION: $21,469. Notice is given to creditors of D. Ashby, 15863 245 North Ave., balance the death of Raymond F. Bradford, IL, call before coming ROAD DISTRICT --REVENUE SUMMARY: *Taken from Comptroller Annual Financial Report. Morrissey. 309-897-8483 or Supervisor Steve Property Taxes - 77,372; MFT Rental - 5,000. Weight Subscribed and sworn to this 15th day of April, 2020 On February 16, 2021, Letters Cowser, 2358 1625 East St., Steve Cowser - Township Supervisor. of Office were issued to Dorothy A. Bradford, IL call before coming Permits - 5,000, Replacement Morrissey, 104 W. Elm Street, 309-238-8044. Tax - 2,292; Wyoming, IL 61491, whose Followed by the Annual Town TOTAL REVENUE $89,664. I, Thomas Ashby, Clerk of Milo Township, Bureau attorney of record is Anne C. Meeting at the hour of 7:30 P.M. at County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true Rennick, P.O. Box 90, Wyoming, IL the Milo Township Hall for the 61491. transaction of the miscellaneous ROAD DISTRICT --COMPENSATION SUMMARY: copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for this year Claims against the estate may business of the said town; and Range: Under $25,000.00. Rod Grunloh, Dan ending March 31, 2020. be filed in the office of the Clerk of after a Moderator having been Longman, Dan Wright, Jake Wright, John Wright. the Circuit Court, Stark County elected, will proceed to hear and Thomas Ashby. Courthouse, Toulon, IL 61483, or consider reports of officers, and with the Representative, or both, decide on such measures as may, Notice is hereby given to the Dated March 4, 2021 transaction of miscellaneous Published 3/12/21 on or before (a) August 27, 2021 in pursuance of law, come before legal voters, residents of the Thomas D. Ashby, business of said Town will be held • • • or (b) if mailing or delivery of a the meeting; and especially to Township of Milo in the County of Township Clerk at the hour of 7:00 o’clock P.M. on MEETING NOTICE notice from the Representative is consider and decide the following: Bureau and the State of Illinois that Published 3/12/21 said day at Elmira Township Road Elmira Township board meets on required by the provisions of The disposition of excess township the regular meetings of the Board • • • Maintenance Building in Osceola the second Thursday of every Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of property. of Trustees are held on the first ANNUAL TOWN MEETING and a moderator having been month at 7:00 p.m. in the township 1975, the date stated in that notice. Other items as may be brought Wednesday of every month at the Notice is hereby given to the elected, will proceed to hear and road maintenance building located Any claim not filed on or before the before the electors. hour of 8:00 P.M. during April, legal residents of the Town of consider reports of officers and in Osceola, Illinois, to approve aforementioned date(s) is barred. Dated 4th day of March 2021, May, June, July, August, Elmira in the County of Stark and decide on such measures as may, payment of township expenses and Copies of a claim filed with the Thomas D. (Tom) Ashby, Milo September and October and at State of Illinois, that the Annual in pursuance of law, come before consider any other township Clerk must be mailed or delivered Township Clerk, Bureau County, IL 7:00 P.M. during November, Meeting of said Town will take the meeting. business. to the Representative and to the December, January, February and place on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Dated this 11th day of March John Lane, Attorney within 10 days after it has Published 3/12/21 March at the Town Hall for the being the second Tuesday of said 2021. Supervisor been filed. • • • transaction of miscellaneous month. Larry Perkins, Larry Perkins, Dated: February 22, 2021 TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES business of the said town. The Town meeting for the Town Clerk Town Clerk We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Page 9

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10 Years Ago (in January) information leading to the arrest and • The Stark County Lady Rebels conviction of the guilty parties. basketball teams go on a winning • Leland Newman, 62, of West streak in January with the varsity Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on See answers on pg. 3 ranked 5th in the state and the JV team Jan. 8. He was born Aug. 24, 1918, in undefeated. West Jersey Township, the son of • The Wyoming Fire Department’s Stanley and Blanche (Beamer) firehouse suffers a major water main Newman. He married Francis Conner, break, which flooded the firehouse. in 1940. He owned and operated the Occurring at 4 a.m. fire personnel were Ghost Town Café, in West Jersey, for present preparing for their scheduled 24 years. pancake breakfast. • Fire completely destroyed the Ted • Bradford’s Betty Moodie celebrated Webster home southwest of West her 87th birthday on Jan. 1 and Jersey. Faulty wiring in the attic of the Wyoming’s Mary Helen Gray observed home was blamed for starting the fire. her 80th birthday. 50 Years Ago • Wind towers travelled through • Donna Schaad, of Bradford, is hired Bradford and had to negotiate the turn as music teacher at Toulon-LaFayette at Peoria and Main Streets. Grade School teaching music vocals in 25 Years Ago grades 1-6. She replaced Joyce • The Stark County Rebels boys Baskovic, who resigned in December. basketball team wins the Princeville • Notice about Dogs: Dogs must be Holiday Basketball Tournament by toed or confined all year around, defeating Princeville, 58-50, in the according to the Toulon City championship game. Ordinance. This ad was placed in the • The Ehnle building is razed and a paper after numerous complaints were piece of Bradford’s history is received about dogs running loose in demolished. It was over 100 years old Toulon. and the lot was purchased by Casey’s • James and Gladys (States) Walker, General Store for a parking lot. of rural Toulon, celebrated their 50th • The Toulon Public Library goes wedding anniversary on Jan. 17. They “online” Jan. 2, 1996. were married at the Toulon Methodist • Joel and Anna (Price) Wilson, of parsonage in 1921. Toulon, celebrated their 65th wedding 60 Years Ago anniversary. They were married Jan. • The Toulon High School Trojans 31, 1931, in Grand Ridge. basketball team lost to the Walnut Blue • Bradford retires Mike Shipley’s No. Raiders, 65-52, at Walnut, during the 33 basketball jersey. Shipley scored 1960-61 basketball season. It was the 1,948 points while at Bradford High Trojans’ first conference loss. School averaging 20 points per game. • The second issue of the year of The He graduated in 1995. Stark County News dated Jan. 11, 1961 • A new city hall building was marked the 106th year of continuous constructed, in Toulon, on North publication, first begun in 1856. Franklin Street. • Two break-ins netted thieves $250 • Harry and Gladys (Merna) Morse, cash and cartons of cigarettes from of Wyoming, celebrated their 70th Arganbright’s Super Market and wedding anniversary on Jan. 28. They Rashid’s Food Center. Sheriff Jack were married in 1926. Benedict investigated the robberies. 40 Years Ago • Rashid’s Food Center advertised • Tombstones were vandalized in the ground beef 3 lbs/$1, while CLASSIFIED ADS - Call (309) 286-2185 LaFayette Cemetery. The cemetery Arganbright’s had a one-pound box of more. Small jobs welcome! Call me these duties are planting, harvest- board offered a $500 reward for Velveeta for 69 cents. FOR RENT at (309) 995-3364, LaFayette. ing, hauling grain and general • WYOMING: Two-bedroom at 102 maintenance around a shop and East Elm, living/kitchen downstairs, FOR SALE grain facility. Experience and a bedrooms and bath upstairs. • INCUBATOR: Incubator - will State Police sued on gun delays Class A CDL are needed but not $450/month includes heat and handle goose and duck egss, good By SARAH MANSUR has only become worse as applications for water. No smoking, no pets. Land- condition, $75. Phone (309) 243- required. Spoon River has medi- Capitol News Illinois CCLs have surged in the past twelve lord and employer references re- 5278. cal insurance and a retirement quired. Call (612) 940-5208. SPRINGFIELD – Four Illinois residents months.” • GRASS HAY: No rain, on plan in place. If you have ques- The lawsuit argues that this delay by ISP • RAPATEE: Two story, 2 BR, wagons, $4 bale, (309) 635- who have been waiting for months for large yard, $450/month plus util- tions or would like to set up an in- 4575. their state-issued Concealed Carry Li- in issuing denials or approvals for licenses ities, deposit and references re- terview contact Nick at (309) • ANTIQUES: Baysingar’s Used & censes are suing officials with the Illinois amounts to an unconstitutional violation quired. (309) 817-0068. Antique Furniture: Large selection 712-5468. State Police for allegedly depriving them of the Second Amendment right to bear SERVICES of Shabby Chic all real wood furni- • HELP WANTED: Ag-Land FS, of their right to bear arms and right to due arms, as well as the 14th Amendment ture, cottage white w/ finished top. Brimfield, seeking part-time/ sea- • ATV REPAIR: ATV Repairs, most process. right to due process. Always buying older wood furni- sonal drivers and plant help for batteries in stock for all ATVs. ture. Check out Baysingar’s Face- The lawsuit, filed Friday by the four in- The lawsuit asks the federal court to find the upcoming Spring 2021 sea- Snow plow and winch special! Also book, 1135 Railroad Ave (Rt. 34, dividuals as well as the Illinois State Rifle that ISP’s failure to issue CCLs to qual- tires sold and installed. Free calen- East), Kewanee (309) 883-0164. son. Driver position requires a Association and the gun-rights group Sec- ified applicants within the required 90 or dars. Charlie's Cycle Supply, 3521 current CDL “B” License. Contact St. Rt. 78, West Jersey. (309) 995- ond Amendment Foundation, claims the 120 days violates the Second and 14th HELP WANTED Jason Bird at (309) 446-3318 or 3319. state’s concealed carry law is unconstitu- Amendments. • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: (309) 208-2466. tional. It also asks the court to either order the • MORE HEAT. LESS WOOD: Cen- Stahl Lumber/Ready-Mix, 117 S. Under Illinois law, the Illinois State Po- state to immediately issue CCLs or imme- tral Boiler certified Outdoor Wood Galena Ave., Wyoming. Laborers, WANTED Furnace. Prices start as low as lice must either approve or deny an appli- diately process the CCL applications for concrete finishers, truck drivers $6,900. Call today (309) 565-4300. (CDL Class B), apply in person. • JUNK CARS: Highest price paid cation for a CCL card within either 90 the four individuals named in the lawsuit • REMODELING & REPAIR: All • HELP WANTED: Nutrien Ag So- for junk cars. Call (309) 932-8220. days if the application includes finger- and for members of ISRA and SAF who Types of home re-modeling and lutions, Princeville, is seeking a Will pick up. prints or within 120 days if the application applied for CCLs more than the required repair. No job too small! Carpen- temporary full-time Adminis- does not include fingerprints. 90 or 120 days ago, who have not had try, drywall, electrical, ceramic & trative Assistant for the upcoming NOTICE The law requires that an individual obtain their applications approved or denied. vinyl, windows & doors, painting. Spring 2021 season. This position FIRST Baptist Church of Wyoming does have the possibility to be- a Concealed Carry License from the state The lawsuit is against ISP Director Call Jeff Woith (309) 995-3825. Food Distribution Center is open • TREE SERVICE: Saw-N-Logs come permanent. This person will before he or she is able to carry a firearm Brendan Kelly and ISP Firearms Services perform office duties assigned to Sundays only 2:30 -4:30 p.m. at Tree Service. Call (309) 525-0968 concealed. Bureau Chief Jarod Ingebrigtsen, in their them including, answering WyHi Community Center, 401 N. or (309) 883-0544. “But despite this statutory command, the official capacities. phones, filing, product receivers, Galena Ave., Wyoming. Elderly and • REMODELING & REPAIR: Most etc. Please contact Jeff Gehrig at disabled persons call (309) 695- ISP commonly does not approve qualified An ISP spokesperson said the agency types of quality home remodeling residents’ CCL applications within 90 or does not comment on pending litigation. (309) 385-2178 for more infor- 5116 for delivery. Bring boxes. and repairs including doors, ther- mation. 120 days,” the lawsuit claims. “Instead, In December, Kelly called the delays mopane vinyl replacement win- • HELP WANTED: Spoon River THANK YOU the ISP leaves applicants in limbo for “unacceptable” in a news release. At that dows, interior painting and Valley Farms is looking for a full- months, with residents commonly waiting time, ISP estimated the average process- electrical, by Denny Miller. Over 25 time farm hand. All duties that • FREE THANK YOU notes in this many additional months to receive a CCL. ing time as 145 days for new CCL appli- years of experience. We also do apply to a corn and soybean op- space, call (309) 286-2185 or That has been true for some time, and it cations. kitchens, baths, decks, steps and eration will be required. Some of email [email protected]. We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 10 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES Nancy Jane Ingels School Board. She was an avid ria area, last working in December Toulon United Methodist Church GALVA – Nancy Jane Ingels, 81, Fighting Illini fan and enjoyed host- of 2020. Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy of Galva, died at 4:29 a.m., Friday, ing a yearly holiday open house at Gail was a member of the Wyo- 229 W. Main St., Toulon her home. ming United Methodist Church and PO Box 538 March 5, 2021, at the Kewanee (812) 698-9294 Care Home. This obituary may be viewed and a member of the PEO Chapter in Sunday School: 9:15 a.m., All Ages. Funeral services were held at 11 private condolences left at Wyoming. She was also a true ani- Sunday. Worship: 10:30 am a.m., Tuesday, www.ruxfuneralhome.com. mal lover and had several dogs over Check us out on Facebook @ the years which she treated as if Toulon United Methodist Church March 9, at Rux Teresa ‘Gail’ Lee Funeral Home in WYOMING – Teresa “Gail” Lee, they were her kids. Elmira United Presbyterian Church Galva with Fr. 63, was born in Kewanee, Ill., on She loved to laugh and loved Rev. Art Blegen Johndamaseni Sept. 4, 1953, to parents Willis D. music and was a member of the 7874 State Route 93, Toulon, IL 61483 Zilimu officiat- and Barbara J. Lee. Gail passed to a Black Knights Drum & Bugle (309) 896-3481 ing. better place on March 3, 2021, at Corps in Kewanee, Ill., for several Services each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. years. https://www.facebook.com/Elmirachurch1852 Visitation was her home. Gail lived with her held from 9 a.m. cousin and best friend, Crystal Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Gathering Church until the time of Ingels McRell, in Toulon, Ill. Gail’s internment in a family plot at Location: The Ely Barn the service at the Gail is survived by three brothers: the Galva Cemetery will be private. 2403 Township Rd. 100 N., Toulon, IL 61483 funeral home. Burial was in Galva Scott (Cindy) Lee of Chillicothe, A Celebration of Life will be held at 40°59’24” N 89°56’20”W a later date. Sunday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. Cemetery. Memorials may be di- Ill., Bill (Cindy) Lee of Blooming- Mail: PO Box 322 rected to St. John Catholic Church ton, Ill., and John (Pam) Lee of Me- In lieu of flowers, memorials may Wyoming, IL 61491 in Galva. nominee, Mich. She greatly loved be made to the Henry County Hu- [email protected] She was born May 8, 1939, in and was loved in return by many mane Society or to the Wyoming https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringchurch.life Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of nieces and nephews and their chil- United Methodist Church. Haskell Funeral & Cremation 1st Congregational Church of Toulon Fred and Nancy (Ray) Lord. She dren as well. Guest Speaker married Roger W. Ingels on Aug. Gail was a graduate of Wyoming Services in Wyoming is in charge of 218 N. Henderson St., Toulon 16, 1969, in Galva. Community High School, Wyo- arrangements. Condolences may be 309-286-7340 Leave Message. Survivors include her husband of ming, Ill. – Class of 1971 – and left for Gail’s family on her tribute Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. in-person or wall at www.haskellfuneral.com. watch us live at https://facebook.comfcctoulon Galva, three children; Kelly Duke lived much of her life in Wyoming. of Chicago, Alex (Carol) Ingels of After graduation, Gail attended Robert S. Caldwell Galva Congregational Church Galva and Brooke (Mike) Fenske of Black Hawk East Junior College EDELSTEIN – Robert (Bob) S. Pastor Josh Ryner Normal, Ill., her sister, Pat (B.J.) and then transferred to Illinois State Caldwell, 84, of Edelstein died 211 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Galva, Illinois 61434 Johnson of Mt. Carmel, Ill. and her University. There she was active in March 3, 2021, after a three-year (309) 932-3733 Service Time 10 a.m. grandchildren; Austin, Dexter, John, her sorority, making lifelong battle with lung cancer. Ella, Eli, Holden and Harper Ingels friends. He was born June 21, 1936, on a LIST YOUR CHURCH HERE and Emma Wallace. After college, Gail worked in the farm near Deer Grove, to Gerald Join the directory for $150 per year. For just $3 per week, put your information in 7,000 newspapers every Friday. She was preceded in death by her restaurant industry managing the and Dorothy (Rasmussen) Cal- In addition, if you run ads you will automatically be given parents, her brother, Fred Lord and Central Station Restaurant, a dwell. the lowest rate of $4.25 per column inch. son, Mark Ingels. Denny’s location, the Crestwick Bob is survived by his wife, Please email information to: [email protected] or mail it (with a check made out to Lampe Publications LLC) to: Nancy graduated from Galva Country Club Restaurant and later Carol; two sons, Craig (Jamie) Cal- The Prairie News; PO Box 240; Toulon, IL 61483-0240. High School in 1957, and from the the Elks Club all in Bloomington- dwell of Edelstein and Rodney University of Illinois in 1963. She Normal area. She also managed the (Vickie) Caldwell of Clancy, Mont.; had been a real estate broker own- Prime Time Restaurant in Carbon- eight grandchildren; three great- ing and operating Nancy Ingels dale, Ill. grandchildren, and 1 on the way; Realty in Galva for many years. Eventually tiring of the 7-day and two sisters Judy Elwell and She was a member of St. John work week schedule, she returned Helen (Bernie) Rock. Catholic Church and the Chamber to Wyoming to work with her par- Bob was preceded in death by his of Commerce where she was past ents who operated the Wyoming parents; brother-in-law Jerome El- president and had been awarded the Dry Cleaners until their retirement. well; and his beloved son, Doug Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of Gail next worked as a teller at the who passed in 2016. the Year. She had also been a Wyoming Bank and Trust and then Cremation rites have been ac- member and past president of the as a Receptionist/Security at multi- corded and there will be no public Galva Rotary Club and the Galva ple Caterpillar facilities in the Peo- service at this time.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Page 11 History group notes progress on building By JIM NOWLAN For The Prairie News TOULON – “The builder is ready to go this spring,” declared Karen Krans at the latest meeting of the Stark County Historical Society (SCHS). Vice president of the SCHS, Krans was referring to the new building for visitor reception and display of the society’s large collection of historical items. In addition, Krans said the new HVAC system for the society’s cen- tury-old Victorian home has been completed, and roof repairs will begin soon. This work is part of a complete restoration of the edifice on the SCHS campus of four build- Recent Stark County Historical Society president Carol Rice, left, Vice President Karen Krans and current President Jeanne Ryan go over plans for the construction and renova- ings, located one block west of the tion projects underway at the Society’s campus just west of the courthouse in Toulon. courthouse in Toulon. “When completed,” Krans said, written, which will be part of the trative purposes upon the rich array “these projects will be the founda- fundraising drive. of antique farming equipment in the tion for our vision of telling the fas- Members of this new committee SCHS collection. cinating story of Stark County and include Meg Webster Cline, Fred Rice will reach out to the agricul- its important roles in American his- Sams, Chris McMillen, Denise ture and history programs at Stark tory.” Turnbull, Diane Daum Cinnamon, County High School, as well as to SCHS president Jeanne Ryan ap- Tom Talbert and Michael Baumann. students interested in making vi- pointed a new fundraising commit- Ryan also announced that former deos, for collaboration with the tee to provide residents, as well as SCHS president Carol Lehman Rice SCHS on this project. those who now live away from will work with members of the pub- The board also elected Don Stark County, the opportunity to licity committee to further the Schmidt and Michael Baumann to provide legacy gifts to underwrite SCHS theme of “History Comes the board of the Society, which is specific elements of the two proj- Alive.” Rice and others will inter- now at its maximum of 15 ects. For example, said Ryan, the view a number of older farmers in members. group will seek a gift for the recon- the county about farming practices The next board meeting of the struction of the porches at the Vic- in the days of their fathers and SCHS will be March 22 at 6 p.m. at torian home. Krans is developing a grandfathers. the Toulon Public Library. The pub- list of elements that can be under- The project will draw for illus- lic is welcome. GIRLS: Hopp hot from free throw line for SC Continued from Page 12 Prior to the Orion game, Stark “We knew we had to win it for the matchup with Stark County. County had topped Mercer County conference title,” Coach John Gross Most recently, Stark County trav- in a home game on March 5, 46-38. said. eled to Orion for a 46-40 victory on After starting slowly and trailing Caitlyn Thole led with 22 points. March 6. 13-7 following the first quarter, On March 3, Princeville beat Hopp had 16 points to lead Stark Stark County rallied in the second Galva, 53-33. “It was a bit of a County and was 6-for-6 from the half to take control behind 23 points struggle,” Gross said, “They hustled free throw line in the fourth quarter from Hopp, who was 7-for-10 from well.” to help the Lady Rebels hold a lead. the line in the final quarter. The Lady Princes also beat Berchtold added 14 points, includ- Stark County also got 13 points Mercer County last Tuesday 69-49. ing 8 in the final quarter, while from Berchtold and 6 from Frisby. The Galva girls lost March 9 at Kylee Frisby tallied 8 and Davis Elsewhere home to ROWVA-Williamsfield, added 6. Princeville (9-2) defeated 64-32. Kali Yelm had 10 points for “We didn’t shoot well, but de- ROWVA-Williamsfield on March 5, Galva, Lexi Stone added 9 (all on fense got it done for us,” Paxson 45-35, to go to 8-1 in the LTC and 3-point shots) and Kendall Rogers said. “We’ve struggled shooting the claim its third straight crown. scored 5. ball in this short season, especially since the injury bug bit us. Teams BOYS: JV had 7-game win streak are doing a good job of defending Continued from Page 12 forth game. Even so, varsity coach us with the lineup we’re putting out LTC. After learning some lessons Dustin Browning notes, “The future there. When you lose two of your en route to a tough start, the JV is bright for Stark County basket- speedsters, it’s tough.” went on an exciting seven-game ball.” Out with injuries for the past few winning streak to finish the season. The Galva boys team was to fin- weeks have been top scorer Lindley This streak was broken against ish its season with a home game Johnston and Paige Rewerts. Midland on March 8 in a back-and- today (March 12) vs. Midland.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion The Prairie News Sports THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 12, 2021 Strong senior class Football capacity Lady Rebels quartet ‘will be missed’ By JEFF LAMPE a senior class that puts limits increased For The Prairie News that much in, you’ll al- After a successful four- ways miss them the next Volleyball season set to open Monday year run on the basketball year.” By JEFF LAMPE court, Stark County High Paxson said this year’s For The Prairie News Season Preview School was to bid fare- seniors won 63 games in With the start of a unique Watch for football and well Thursday to an ac- their careers, even though football season rapidly ap- volleyball season previews complished group of four this year’s 10-2 mark proaching, local schools and schedules in the girls players. (prior to Thursday’s are scrambling to come up March 19 edition of The Playing their last games game) was much short- with admission policies. Prairie News. as Lady Rebels vs. Put- ened due to COVID-19. The Illinois High School sold. Paxson said fans will nam County were Kelsey The Lady Rebels finished Association recently in- be required to wear a mask Berchtold, Lexi Davis, 7-2 in the Lincoln Trail creased crowd limits from when they enter the field. Olivia Hopp and Riley Conference to place sec- 50 spectators to 20 percent Stark County has 50 Menssen. ond behind Princeville, of capacity, a number that players out this spring, up “We will miss them a which won its third will likely differ at every nearly 15 from last year. straight crown despite los- lot. They’ve put a lot into Illinois school. That includes 28 freshman ing the head-to-head it,” Coach Scott Paxson Olivia Hopp was one of four seniors honored Thursday for their Stark County opens Sat- and sophomores. Continued on Page 11 Stark County girls basketball careers. Photo by Collin Fairfield. said. “Whenever you have urday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Mid-County opens at vs. Ridgewood on Gary home in Oneida on March Murphy ends No. 5 on Stark Co. scoring list Johnson Field in Wyoming 20 vs. United. Athletic di- and expects to allow 500 rector Grant Gullstrand The Rebels finished the season points in the first three quarters. By JEFF LAMPE home spectators and 100 said Wednesday the Mid- For The Prairie News Monday with a 55-49 home loss to After a scoreless first quarter, visiting fans. County schools had not set Though COVID-19 shortened the Midland. Leading 36-31 at half- Murphy racked up 23 points to lead “There may be some admission policies. basketball season dramatically, time, Stark County struggled after Stark County, which also got 8 ticketing to make sure kids Volleyball Stark County senior Ryan Murphy the break and was outscored 18-5. points from James Groter, 7 points get their families in,” Stark With the end of one girls still made the most of his opportu- Midland then held on for the win. from Ethan Unhold and 6 from County Athletic Director sports season, another ar- nities to finish No. 5 on the Rebels Murphy and Matthew McCauley McCauley. Scott Paxson said Wednes- rives just as fast. Volleyball boys basketball career scoring list. both scored 16 points apiece to lead Stark County did not play a day. “Information is com- games can begin Monday, Murphy averaged 14.2 points per the Rebels. scheduled game with Annawan due ing in at the last second ... March 15, and the Stark game this year for Stark County, On March 5, Stark County lost at to COVID-19 considerations. and it may change.” County High School girls which finished 3-9 overall and 3-5 Mercer County, 73-55, as guard The Stark County JV boys team There will be no admis- will have their first varsity in Lincoln Trail Conference play to Nate Hoffman of the Golden Eagles finished 7-5 and tied for third in the sion charge and conces- match on Monday vs. finish sixth. poured in 37 of his game-high 39 Continued on Page 11 sions may or may not be Galva at 6 p.m.

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