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Hot news tip? “The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry counties” Want to advertise? Serving the fine communities of Wyoming, Toulon, Bradford, Duncan, Galva, LaFayette, Stark, Speer, FREE! Call (309) 286-2185 Castleton, -Bishop Hill, Camp Grove, Princeville, Edelstein, Laura, West Jersey, Monica, Elmira, Modena, Saxon, Lawn Ridge, Broadmoor, Compliments of Elmore, Lombardville, Milo and rural customers at Kewanee and Williamsfield. Our Fine Advertisers! GETTING RID OF DEBT Few contested races in upcoming election By JEFF LAMPE The other contested races in For The Prairie News Stark County show up on only a Stark County Clerk Heather few ballots. One is to pick two Hollis and her staff went through trustees for Illinois Central Com- a lot of work to pull together 31 munity College out of a field of different ballots for the upcoming three: Kiran Kumar Velpula, April 6 election – particularly Cindy Byrd and Bettsey L. Bar- when you consider that all those horst. ballots show just three contested The other race is in Bradford, races. where Independents Bob Boehm Voters in Stark County will only and John Cler are running for Vil- have to make a choice in one elec- lage President. tion that appears on nearly every Things are not much busier in ballot: picking three trustees out Henry County, where a handful of Some of the staff members of the Toulon Public Library pose in front of the building. From left to right are: Ash- of a field of four for Black Hawk contested races can be found on ley Meyer, Janet Kamerer, Crystal McRell and Michael Baumann. Photo by John A. Ballentine. Community College. Candidates the ballot. That includes the Black are Fritz Larsen, Robert D. Haak, Hawk College trustee race, two Kimberly L. Stevens and Jeffrey Alderman races in Galva and the Toulon Library pays mortgage early M. Swan. Continued on Page 7 By JOHN A. BALLENTINE For The Prairie News TOULON – This fall is going to be momentous for the Toulon Public Library, because the $350,000 30-year mortgage on the library building will be paid off. That is significant since it only took eight years to ac- The doors of Toulon Public Library have remained open for business dur- complish. The Galva Council approved the painting of a new mural of Hayes Pump and ing the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by John A. Ballentine Planter Co. on the wall next to the Most Amazing Harvest mural.The mural will be “We took the mortgage out painted by Michael Clark of the Walldogs and paid for by Galva residents Gary and in 2011 and the first payment the mortgage. We never had somebody touches a book Shearon Armel. The plant made pumps and planters in Galva and was in business was due in October of 2013,” any special levy to raise taxes and somebody else comes in for 45 years and employed 250 people at one time. Library Director Michael and we never had a referen- and touches that same book Baumann said. dum. We’ve only increased to 10 minutes later, can they get Getting the mortgage paid match inflation.” Covid from that? Testing Galva cites junky properties off so quickly can be attrib- This marks the 10th year of showed that surface transmis- By CAROL TOWNSEND and about 10 have been cleared uted to several things, Bau- the current library building’s sion isn’t a real worry,” Bau- For The Prairie News up with police officers speaking mann said. existence since construction mann said. GALVA – Mayor Rich Volkert to them. “It’s been donations, final- began in 2011. The doors From July, 2020 to Febru- reported at the latest City Coun- Violators will be given 14 days izing of pledges and we re- opened to the public in Au- ary of this year, there have cil meeting that there were 120 to comply or a citation will be is- ceived two estates from gust of 2012. been 9,323 patrons served Galva residences and some busi- sued. people that totaled about The doors also stayed open and 15,473 books have been nesses that have been cited for Volkert said that 88 letters $100,000 for the estates,” he for almost all of the COVID- checked out from last year to junk, unlicensed vehicles, or or- were sent out last year. He added explained. “We’ve just 19 pandemic. February of this year. That’s dinance violations on their prop- that his goal is to get several watched the budget very “The biggest thing that we up over 5,000 from 2019 and erties. items fixed in the downtown area closely, so that we can pay were concerned about was 2020 when 10,000 was the Volkert said that 110 letters so that barricades don’t have to down additional money on surface contamination. If Continued on Page 2 were mailed Monday to violators Continued on Page 2 Page 2 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com GALVA: Yard waste pickup starts in April Continued from Page 1 or will be picked up as time permits All flowers and broken statues be used for pedestrian safety. by city workers. must be removed from graves at Volkert said that Galva’s Wiley It was reported Monday night that Galva Cemetery by March 28. Park has also had some “major the new 5500 snowplow which the Items can be put back on April 1. problems.” Police were called to the city had purchased from Bonnel In- It was reported that the sewer on park three times on Sunday in re- dustries in Dixon had not been or- N. Center in the 300 and 500 block sponse to fighting among junior dered by the company. The city must be dug up and repaired. high-aged children. thought it ordered the plow in No- The council approved the Arbor Volkert said that there are 10-12 vember and that it was to be deliv- Day Proclamation for April 30 and trash containers in the park and ered in February. But the city was heard that Galva has been named a there was trash everywhere that was just told by Bonnel that the order Tree City again. Residents are en- picked up Monday. had been forgotten. couraged to plant trees. Anyone Volkert reported, for Supervisor As a result, the city will have to who would like trees on their ter- Richard Plummer, that yard waste start over by bidding out a truck and race can check with City Hall by will be picked up the first and third placing another order. They expect March 29 for a shared-cost pro- Mondays of each month. It must be the snowplow will cost more, as gram. in a yard waste bag with a sticker prices are rising on almost every- The council approved April 21 as which is purchased at City Hall. thing. Junior Achievement Day. The yard waste pick-up will begin The police will be checking pools An ordinance was passed to enter in April and must be on the curb by in town, and any pool which has 24 into an intergovernmental agree- 6 a.m. Tree branches can be brought inches of water must have a fence ment with Galva Township for road to the city maintenance by residents around it. work. LIBRARY: Has been open nearly all of pandemic Continued from Page 1 2020, Crystal McRell who is the presently scheduled to commence average check out. children’s librarian, Mary McMillen in July. The Toulon Public Library Before deciding to stay open dur- who is part-time librarian, Janet also has archived copies of news- ing the pandemic, Baumann called Kamerer who retired as lead librar- papers available online for re- a staff meeting and asked staff ian and is now part-time, and Eve- searching information. members their opinion. The staff lyn Endress who is the bookkeeper The library is located at 617 E. said “yes” and began with curbside the past 24 years. Jefferson St. and the phone number service, which quickly turned into Besides books, the library pro- is (309) 286-5791 for the front desk allowing people over 65 year of age vides other services. Zoom meet- while the fax number is (309) 286- access to the library. Since approx- ings can be held in the study room, 4481. The email address of the li- imately May of 2020, the library and the library offers internet acces- brary is [email protected]. has been open to everyone. sibility, faxing, printing, tax forms “My guiding principle is facilita- The staff includes Baumann, in and assistance with scheduling tion. If some patron wants a book, his 14th year as director, lead librar- COVID vaccinations at Black how do we get that to them? Trying ian Ashley Meyer who has been in Hawk College. to minimize the COVID risk is our that position since December of The Summer Reading Program is goal,” Baumann said.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 Page 3 PUBLIC RECORD Traffic citations and 3-16 – to the 1000 block of SE 2nd complainant could get property. Street for an activated panic alarm. It 3-20 – to the 400 block of North Ordinance violations was a false alarm. Center Ave. for a loud noise com- 3-20-21 – Chelsi L. Williams - 3-16 – to the 1000 block of SE 2nd plaint. Driving 15-20 mph above limit. Street again for an activated panic 3-21 – to assist a citizen in locating alarm. It was a false alarm. her dog, who had become loose in Incidents & Accidents 3-17 – to a criminal damage to the 100 block of NE 4th Street. Stark County property complaint in the 100 block 3-21 – to the 00 block of NE 2nd 3-17-21 – Roger E. Ingels, 52, of NW 7th Ave. As the result, Fran- Street to assist a citizen who was Galva, was cited for leaving the ziska Hurliman, 28, Galva, was ar- having troubles with the water sales- scene of an accident. Ingels re- rested for criminal damage to man and machine for water. portedly notified authorities that his property under $500. She was re- 3-21 – to Wiley Park for a verbal Don’t want to wait at the DMV? vehicle was missing and or stolen. leased with a notice to appear in disturbance involving several groups Come see me . . . Chad at Upon further investiga- court. of juveniles. tion the unoccupied ve- 3-17– to the 100 block of 3-21 – to the 100 block of SE 3rd INSURANCE PLUS hicle described as a SE 3rd Street for a bur- Street for a loose dog complaint. The FOR ALL YOUR TITLE WORK & STICKER NEEDS! 2001 Ford F150 was glary complaint. It is be- dog returned home. We can register your vehicle/trailer/ located on Vineyard lieved to be a civil 3-21 – back to Wiley Park for motorcycle/RV, 昀le for a lost/corrected title Road, north of Toulon, property dispute. another call involving groups of ju- & renew your sticker! 309-761-4687 near the intersection of 3-17 – north of town for veniles attempting to fight. 115 E 2nd in Kewanee (NOT NEXT TO DMV) 1100N. Ingels was tick- a juvenile who was refus- 3-21 – to a theft complaint in the eted in the incident. ing to go home and had 600 block of NW 3rd Ave. OPEN MONDAYS! 3-17-21 – David A. wallked away. The juve- 3-21 – to the 900 block of SE 2nd Beck, 28, Galva, was nile was given a ride Street for a city ordinance violation cited for leaving the scene of an acci- home and arrangements involving a subject cutting down a dent. An unoccupied vehicle in a were made for the child to stay there. tree without a permit. corn field was reported to authorities 3-18 – to the 500 block of SW 1st 3-21 – to the 00 block of NW 5th by a resident in the area on 1300N. Ave. for a loose dog complaint. Of- Street for a disturbance complaint in- Upon further investigation into the ficer located the dog, but was not volving a group of juveniles wanting incident, Beck was ticketed and re- able to catch it. to fight. leased with a promise to comply. 3-18 – to the 500 block of SE 2nd 3-21 – to the 100 block of NE 7th 3-20-21 – Cassel O. R. Taylor, 23, Street for a loose dog complaint. The Street for a loud music complaint. Kewanee, was arrested by the Henry dog had a name and contact tag on its Resident agreed to turn it down. County Sheriff’s Department on a collar. It was returned home. 3-18 – to a residence on NE 4th Property Transfers Stark County warrant for home inva- 3-8-21 – Steven V. Sloan to Mat- Ave. for a 911 hangup call. Upon the sion and domestic battery. His cash thew Charles Reynolds - Lt 3 Assr’s officer’s arrival, an unwanted subject bond was set at $10,000. Unable to Sub Sect 35-13-6 SE - 304 N. 6th was removed after a verbal dispute. post bond, he was extradited to the Street, Wyoming. Consideration = 3-18 – to the 400 block of NE 1st Stark County Jail. $54,000. Ave. for a domestic dispute. As the 3-20-21 – David D. DeWolfe, 38, 3-8-21 – Sherol Borden to Fine- result, Sage Helton, 23, Galva, was Pekin, was arrested for driving on a mark Nat’l Bank & Trust, Trustee - suspended license and for passing in arrested on Henry County warrants for aggravated domestic battery, vio- Pt 12-13-5 NW - Consideration = a no passing zone. He was released $0.00. with a notice to appear in court. lation of bail bond, three counts of criminal damage to property, two 3-10-21 – Amy and Barton Snyder Galva Report counts of criminal trespass to prop- to Jeffrey C. and Kathleen M. Nelson Officer dispatched: erty, and for a failure to appear war- - Musselman’s Subdivision of SE 1/4 3-15-21 – along with Stark County rant for aggravated domestic battery 19-13-6 Pt Lots 1 and 2 - 104 S. East Medic and the Galva Fire Depart- and domestic battery. He was taken Street, Toulon. Consideration = ment were dispatched to a single-ve- to the Henry County Jail. $33,500. hicle rollover accident with injury on 3-19 – to the 100 block of NE 1st 3-11-21 – James F. Young Jr. the Galva-Atkinson blacktop at 400 Street for a suspicious vehicle com- Trustee and James F., James W., John North. The driver was transported by plaint. An unknown car had been R. Young to James D. and Kaitlyn C. ambulance. Henry County is han- abandoned in a driveway and the Young - Pt 11-14-7 - 16517 N. Brad- dling the crash report. homeowner wanted to leave, but ford Road, Bradford. Consideration = 3-15 – along with the Galva Fire couldn’t. The vehicle was towed. $0.00. Department, to a tree limb that fell 3-19 – to a loose dog complaint in 3-15-21 – Michelle Claeys to John onto several power wires in the 800 the 100 block of SW 5th Street. The C. Johnson - Pt 20-13-5 SW - 8150 block of West Division Street. owner located the dog and took it Township Road 100 E. LaFayette. Ameren was notified. home prior to the officer’s arrival. Consideration = $120,000. 3-15 – to a motorist assist on Route 3-19 – to the 00 block of NE 2nd 3-15-21 – Stark AG Service, Inc. to 34 about two miles west of town. A Street for a civil complaint involving Ryan A. Peterson - Vg of LaFayette young driver had driven off the road- the sale of a vehicle. Pt Block 37 Lots 5,6,7 & 8. Consid- way and became stuck. 3-19 – to the east edge of town for a eration = $3,000. 3-15 – to the 400 block of North reckless driving complaint. Officer 3-15-21 – Debbie W. Wyant to Center Ave. for a tree branch that had was not able to locate the vehicle. Vicky S. Heron - Undiv 1/3 Int. and fallen on utility wires. Mediacom 3-19 – to Route 17 at the Galva Gwen J. Wallace - Undiv 2/3 Int. - Pt was notified. Cmetery for a motorist assist. The 11-13-5 SW - Consideration = $0.00. 3-15 – to a residence on NW 1st vehicle was gone upon the officer’s 3-17-21 – James D. Nowlan to First Ave. for a disturbance/remove an un- arrival. Shott Estates, LLC. - Original Town wanted subject complaint. 3-20 – to the 100 block of SE 3rd of Toulon Pts 7 lots 7 & 10 - 101 W. 3-15 – to assist Henry County with Street for an civil property dispute. Main Street, Toulon. Consideration = traffic control for an accident several 3-20 – As the result of a traffic stop $67,500. miles north of town. The driver had a in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street, 3-18-21 – James A. Harris to Doug- Henry County warrant and was also Jennifer Jaco, 45, Galva, was ar- las Michael and Terry James Harris - suspended. rested for driving while license sus- Pt 23-14-7 SE - 134 N. Peoria, Brad- 3-15 – to the 400 block of North pended. She was given a notice to ford. Consideration = $0.00. Center Ave. for a welfare check on a appear in court an d released. 3-18-21 – Stark County Sheriff to dog that was tied outside. The dog 3-20 – to the 500 block of SW 5th Firstbank - Pts 25-14-7 NE NW - had the necessary items and didn’t Ave. for a civil property dispute. Of- 327 E. Main St., Bradford. Consider- appear to be in distress. ficer completed a standby so the ation = $0.00.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 4 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 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 Of Darla from Dahinda & Pee Wee Carol Townsend of the Illinois Press Association. Rambling through central Illinois, it’s time for one more step toward plenty off that plant. This year, when pondering the power of a dog’s di- normalcy, if this can be classified as seeds grow and bear fruit, I will re- gestive system. normal. member Pee Wee every time we pick • • • • • • one. ... For all the flaws of this prep Met a nice woman the other day Some people you can know all football season, there was a great alongside a dusty road in view of the your life and really not know. Then sense of pleasant familiarity to watch Spoon River. Almost as soon as I there are folks like the late Pee Wee a game under the Friday night lights made her acquaintance, Darla from Duncan, who you can meet one time last week. Everyone felt it, even Dahinda had a and really know. Meredith “Pee crusty coaches like Princeville’s request. “I don’t Jon really care about Wee” Duncan was one of my favorite Carruthers (who is not nearly as sports. Can you interviews. He was full of stories, full grumbly as he sometimes lets on). “It go back to writing of vinegar and full of life. Sadly, he was funny. We were in pre-game that column in the died this past week. It is said of many warmups and Hunter Boland was just other spot of your that they are “one of a kind.” For Pee smiling. I asked him, ‘Why are you paper? That’s the Wee, it was fact. One joy of being in- smiling?’ He said, ‘I’m just happy to first thing I read.” volved with this paper was needling be out here and playing football.’” Then a caller Jeff Pee Wee by barring him from our an- Sure there is no postseason. Sure named Beth Davis LAMPE nual big tomato contest. Hey, if any- COVID will cancel some games left a message body was going to stick a piece of (probably needlessly). But Boland’s saying basically the same thing. Well, lead in a tomato to win, I figured it smiles are a reminder that, at the root be careful what you wish for, be- would be Pee Wee. So what did he of all this, the reason we play is for cause here we go. ... Actually, this do? He gave Jim Nowlan a tomato enjoyment. For fun. As serious as space is more fun than the sports plant so Nowlan could win instead. sports can get, that’s a great thing to page, where I can’t write about trees, Hah. Nowlan has a brown thumb. So remember. turkeys and tomatoes. Plus, there’s so I stole the plant and brought it to Contact Jeff Lampe at (309) 231-6040 or much hope in the world again that Elmwood. Last summer, we ate [email protected] Suggestions for Black Hawk trustee election To the Editor: land Arsenal. He has been a strong safety for the Quad Cities Regional I strongly encourage readers to leader for both BHC and commu- Airport Authority. A lifelong res- vote April 6 for Fritz Larsen, Kim nity colleges statewide. ident of Colona, he has benefited Stevens and Jeffrey Swan for trust- Dr. Stevens, DVM, a graduate of from many courses at Black Hawk ees of Black Hawk Col- Black Hawk College College. He will work to keep the lege. These outstanding East Campus, oper- college affordable and its technol- candidates are all enthu- ates her own veteri- ogy up to date. siastically endorsed by nary clinic from Please join me in voting April 6 Friends of BHC, a group Galva, and has been for Fritz, Kim and Jeffrey. of citizen boosters of the highly supportive of Mike Bigger, Wyoming college. Black Hawk College Send letters to:The Prairie News, PO A Black Hawk graduate and Mo- in the recent past, as a member of Box 240, Elmwood, IL 61483 or email line resident, Larsen is the present the faculty, and of the East Founda- to [email protected]. Include a chair of the BHC Board of Trustees tion. phone number. We reserve the right to and an executive with the Rock Is- Chief Swan is head of public edit submissions.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 Page 5 GUEST VOICES Figuring the odds on Prospective Plantings If you’re a corn and soybean acres more than what U.S. farmers 2021? farmer or an ag commodity futures planted in 2020. While that’s an That might be a hard fight, write trader, one of the biggest make-or- enormous boost, (the overall crop, Brent Gloy and David Widmar in a break days of the year looms: On at an estimated 4.5 billion bushels, March 15 blog for their firm, agri- March 31, the U.S. Department of would be up nine percent from last cultural economic insights, or aei. Agriculture (USDA) will issue its year) USDA guesses 2021/22 soy- Prospective Plantings report. bean prices will average $11.25 per The straightforward math (using The much-anticipated report is the bushel, or “slightly” better than last 2021 Purdue University crop budg- world’s first look at USDA’s best year, because more farmers will use ets) show a clear, $20-per-acre estimates for the upcoming year’s today’s good futures prices to price profit advantage to grow soybeans planted acreage of major U.S. crops tomorrow’s crop. over corn, mostly because variable like corn, soybeans, wheat, and cot- Well, it can hope. costs to grow beans ($249/acre) are ton. Market bears Where soy gets the acres is considerably less than corn and bulls usually equally hopeful. USDA believes find enough news today’s strong prices will draw ($436/acre). GARAGE SALE in the report to some Northern Plains spring wheat But what happens to that advan- rattle prices for acres to soybeans (likely) and al- tage when corn and soybeans are WYOMING • MARCH 26, 27 & 28 weeks. most 2 million acres of planned cot- both enjoying strong markets, like GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 26, Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 This March’s ton will, instead, be planted in this year, and – for argument’s sake p.m. and Sunday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at 103 Kennedy Court, numbers are even soybeans. (Equally likely.) Wyoming. Nancy Craig household close-out: antique bedroom set, – you encounter a stellar production Pfaltzgraff dishes, country decor, holiday decor, yard items, wagon more anticipated Also, the “unusually high level” Alan year? In other words, what’s “the wheels, patio furniture, way too much to list. than usual be- of unplanted acres across the Mid- GUEBERT operating leverage” of one crop cause key ag west in the last two years will return markets like corn, to “normal” and soybeans will over the other in good years? soybeans, and wheat – driven by sprout on many of them. (This is To the aei team, the advantage shrinking U.S. supplies and con- what USDA sounds like when it then falls to corn. They say it this tinued high demand globally – are guesses.) way: “In 48 percent of the observa- putting in their strongest perform- That’s the February, no-farmers- tions, or about half the time, corn ances in years. surveyed case. would generate a larger contribution That means U.S. farmers might be The March, farmers-surveyed margin than soybeans, even with able to do what they do best – plant Prospective Plantings report may big acres and deliver big crops confirm that bias, say market seers. soybeans’ ‘on average’ advantage.” without prices falling to knee-shak- If so, today’s November futures Most farmers state this concept ing levels. market, dancing around $12.50 per differently. They put it this way: Just how big? bushel, appears comfortable with an “just prefer to plant corn, all things USDA offered a preview of 2021 estimated 90-million-acre soybean being equal,” because, in fact, in planted acres in its mid-February crop on the horizon. years like 2021, all things aren’t Outlook Forum. In round numbers Of course, if USDA finds more equal: corn can be a big winner. – none tied to actual survey data – it than a 90-million-acre crop in the guessed U.S. farmers could plant 92 offing, futures prices could take a But betting on that would be like million acres of corn, 90 million hit. betting on the Prospective Plantings acres of soybeans and 45 million The silver lining to that cloud, ho- report. acres of winter and spring wheat. If wever, is that added soybean acres No thanks, but good luck. accurate, the combined acreage for means fewer corn acres because the © 2021 ag comm corn and soybeans, at 182 million, acres have to come from some- The Farm and Food File is published would top 2017’s record 180.3 mil- where. So, what’s bad for beans weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. lion acres. will be good for corn. Past columns, events and contact infor- More importantly, USDA’s 2021 But will farmers give up corn mation are posted at www.farmandfood- soybean estimate is 6.9 million acres to grow more soybeans in file.com.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 6 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com BRIEFS Bradford students earn the office at (800) 323-5434, Ext. 15 announce Cratty Insurance or online at www.tcochelps.org. Agency of Galesburg is joining Dorothy Lord award Lyle Ince Celebrates 50 Porter-Hay Insurance. BRADFORD – The annual “While closing the chapter of Dorothy Lord Reading awards were Years in CSB Banking Cratty Insurance Agency will be presented to the students with the KEWANEE– Earlier this month, bittersweet, the future is bright with most improved reading skills in Lyle Ince celebrated 50 years in the Porter-Hay Insurance,” Morse said. grades 1-6, and the best overall banking industry. Current and “I look forward to providing our reader in the 7th grade at Bradford former colleagues recognized and customers with more timely access Community School District #1. helped Ince celebrate his career to additional insurance carriers and The recipients are as follows: milestone. coverage options.” Cory Stotler. First Grade; Ian Cresto, A graduate of Kewanee High Second Grade; Easton Blake, Third Effective April 1, the business School and a Vietnam War veteran, Grade; Isaac Cresto, Fourth Grade; will be relocated inside of Porter- Ince began his career in banking on Ryan Paton, Fifth Grade; Mikayla Hay Insurance located at Radowich, Sixth Grade; Halley March 1, 1971, at the former State 2558 North Seminary Street in Peterson, Best Reader. Bank of Annawan working his way Galesburg. Porter Hays also has from lending and collections locations in Andalusia, Galesburg, Tri-County scholarship to Vice President. In 1976, Ince Galva, Joy, Monmouth, Oquawka deadline extended moved to the and Alexis. At least 12 scholarships will be former Kewanee Gov. Pritzker signs bills awarded by Tri-County Oppor- National Bank tunities Council to income-eligible where he for ‘economic equity’ students in the agency’s service area. progressed SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Scholarships are worth up to $1,250 into commercial signed a package of four bills Tues- and are provided by the Illinois lending day that made up the “economic ac- Department of Commerce and ultimately cess, equity and opportunity” pillar of Economic Development through its becoming an the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. Community Services Block Grant Executive Vice Ince Pritzker said the bills would go a funds. President – a role he continued long way toward addressing the The application deadline has been when Kewanee National was sold harms caused by “systemic racism” extended to April 23. All low-income to First of America in 1993. that has prevented people of color students, racial or ethnic minorities On April 30, 1997, Ince started as from gaining full access to jobs, and previous scholarship winners are an Executive Vice President and housing, state contracting and credit. encouraged to apply. member of the CSB Board of The bills all passed during the Gen- eral Assembly’s lame duck session in To be eligible: Directors. Two months later, on January. Among them was Senate Bill • The applicant must be a member June 30, 1997, CSB opened its 1480, which restricts the ability of of an income-eligible household. doors for the first time in Kewanee • The applicants must be attending employers to use a person’s criminal under Ince’s leadership and an Illinois accredited post-secondary history in making hiring decisions. direction. educational institution of higher Also included was Senate Bill 1608, Ince was instrumental in several learning during the fall of 2021. which raises the goal for state con- growth initiatives, including • Applicants must be a resident of tracting with minority-owned busi- Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, purchasing Whaples and Farmers nesses to 30 percent from 20 percent. Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Bank in Neponset in 2004; Another bill is Senate Bill 1792, Whiteside Counties. purchasing Citizens Bank in which caps the effective interest rate • Students must be considered full- Galva in 2004; opening a second lenders can charge on pay day loans time (minimum of 12 semester Kewanee office at 300 North Main and other small-dollar consumer hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 Street in 2007; and purchasing loans at 36 percent. scholarship. Part-time students will the Franklin Bank in 2015. The final bill was Senate Bill be considered, however, scholarship Cratty Insurance joins 1980, which prohibits public hous- awards will be pro-rated if they are ing authorities from considering a selected as a winner. Porter-Hay Insurance person’s criminal history when de- Further information and application Chad Morse, President of Porter- ciding whether to rent or lease a forms may be obtained by contacting Hay Insurance, is pleased to housing unit to an applicant.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 Page 7 Bradford expects 8 kindergartners for 2021-22 By JOHN A. BALLENTINE For The Prairie News BRADFORD – The Bradford School Board met March 22 after a week’s delay due to a power outage on March 15. The board approved rescheduling the April 19 regular meeting date to April 27 because they will hold an organizational school board meet- ing on that date, as well. The organ- izational meeting is set for 7 p.m. with the normal school board meet- ing to immediately follow. Recognized during the meeting was board member Jerry Johnston Congratulations to Jerry Johnston (right) on his retirement from the Bradford School Board after eight years. who is retiring in April. Bradford School District Superin- decommissioning with new turbines attend home events, such as eighth- tendent Chad Gripp reported that replacing all 33 of the 15-year-old grade promotion and extracurricular there are 26 students set to attend ones. These turbines account for ap- activities. pre-kindergarten during the 2021- proximately $100,000 of the school After an executive closed session, 22 school year, and eight students district’s annual revenue. the board approved a resolution to enrolled in kindergarten. Gripp said The board approved a bid from rehire all current non-certified staff; that for eighth-grade students’ high Designs & Signs by Anderson for to extend the superintendent’s con- school selection, 15 chose Stark an 8MM option sign costing tract through fiscal year 2025 with a County High School and two se- $34,494. Also, approved was a bid 3 percent salary increase each year; lected Bureau Valley High School. from Stan Byerly Sound Systems the hiring of Tracy Calder as head Gripp updated the board concern- for a new $9,625 sound system for girls’ basketball coach, Ryan Swit- ing the wind turbines that impact the Junior High gymnasium. zer as head boys’ basketball coach the Bradford School District’s in- Approved was a plan to allow a and Brian Sepich as assistant boys’ come. There are 33 turbines set for maximum number of 50 guests to basketball coach. ELECTION: New faces on Galva School Board running as an Independ- pointed and opted not to monds. Larson will seek Continued from Page 1 ent. run. Newcomers Eric re-election but both Ed- Kewanee Township for The Galva School Board Bates and Brittany Boston monds and Jeffries are not trustee. Running for four will have a lot of new are seeking those seats. re-running. Newcomers trustee seats are the fol- faces, as four incumbents Three incumbent seats seeking a seat are Kaleena lowing: Democrats John are not seeking re-election. outside of Galva township Conrad and Laura Burks. M. Sovanski, Ted Sturte- There are two two-year whose seats are up for re- Carol Townsend con- vant, Tom Kazubowski seats up for election, left election are those of An- tributed to this story. and John A. Hooker and vacant by Tyler Glaser and drew Larson, Darcy Republicans Mark S. Aaron King, who were ap- Jeffries and Gary Ed- Ouart and Chris Deven- ney. The City of Galva will have a race for second and third ward aldermen. In the third ward, Doug- las Anderson is running on the People’s Party and David Trigg is running as an Independent for the four-year seat. The two are seeking the seat that will be left vacant by Wayde Buck. In the second ward, in- cumbent James Hartman is running for the four- year seat on the People’s Party with John Wirth

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 8 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES PeeWee Duncan PeeWee’s playhouse enjoying cards. something nice or kind for a TOULON – PeeWee Duncan, 86, He served in the U.S. Air Force and neighbor or friend. The funeral of Toulon, passed away at 12:42 was a member of the Toulon home will monitor capacity limits p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at American Legion. to maintain compliance with OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Visitation was held from 10-11:30 COVID regulations. The funeral Peoria. a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, home requires PeeWee was born on Feb. 26, at Haskell Funeral & Cremation that all guests 1935, in Toulon, Services in Wyoming with a funeral wear a mask for the son of service immediately following at the safety of all Clarence and 11:30 a.m. Burial was in Toulon those attending. Grayce (Large) Cemetery. Arnie was born Duncan. He Memorial contributions may be Sept. 26, 1928, in married Mary made to Toulon American Legion Moorhausen, Heinrich on Dec. or to any memorial of the donor’s Germany, the son 28, 1998. He was choice. Haskell Funeral & of Hans Carl and Jacobs preceded in death Cremation Services in Wyoming, Tini (Peters) by his parents; Duncan Ill. is assisting the family with Jacobs. He came to Ellis Island on a brother, Merlin arrangements. ship from Germany with his parents Duncan; and step daughter Heidi Condolences may be left for when he was a small child. They Heinrich. PeeWee’s family on his tribute wall settled on a farm in Sibley, Ill., and Surviving are his wife, Mary of at www.haskellfuneral.com. later in Walnut, Ill. Arnie loved this Toulon; two sons, Jeffrey (Chris) Arnold George Jacobs beautiful country. Due to his love, devotion and Duncan of Galesburg, Ill., James GALVA – Arnold (Arnie) George desire to serve his country and its Duncan, of Mansfield, Texas; Jacobs, 92, of Bryan, Texas, people, Arnie faithfully served in daughter, Jill Fisher of Knoxville, formerly of Galva was reunited Ill.; two step-sons, Richard the United States Armed Forces with the love of his life and his from 1951-56. He served in the Heinrich of Mooresville, N.C., and beloved daughter at 9:53 a.m., Korean conflict and was awarded Jeffrey (Laura) Heinrich of Friday, March 19, 2021, at the the Combat Infantry Badge, the Kewanee, Ill.; two step-daughters, home of his son. Arnie left a Korean Service Medal with Bronze Theresa (Mike) Rediger of Toulon, lifetime of wisdom and love for his star, The United Nations Service Card of Thanks Toni Nowlan of Kewanee; 18 family and friends for them to carry Medal and the Army of Occupation grandchildren; six great-grand- on into the future. Medal. FAMILY OF BOB CALDWELL children; brother, James (Louise) Funeral services will be held at 11 Arnie met the love of his life, Lois Duncan of Mobile, Ala.; sister, a.m., Monday, March 29, at Rux GRATITUDE for the kind words to Bob and concerns Darlene Goodale, during a fun night Anita Armstrong-Timmons of Funeral Home in Galva with Scott of bowling at the Bowling Alley in during his three year battle with lung cancer and all Morton, Ill.; and sister-in-law, Pearl Miller officiating. Visitation will be Walnut. They wed on July 31,1955. the expressions of sympathy after his peaceful Duncan of Toulon. held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March They started their life together in passing at home with his family the evening of March PeeWee made his living as a 28, at the funeral home. Burial will Galva. Their love was unlike any farmer and was an avid outdoors- be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens other. Their unwavering devotion 3rd were deeply felt and appreciated by all the family man. He enjoyed hunting and in rural Kewanee where military and love for each other was of Bob Caldwell. fishing trips with friends and family rites will be accorded by the Galva something to aspire to. Everyone

throughout the U.S. and Canada. Fusiliers. In lieu of memorials knew that when Arnie told Lois to PeeWee could also be found at Arnie would want you to do Continued on Page 9

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The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 Page 9 OBITUARIES Continued from Page 8 This obituary may be viewed and games of Hand and Foot, Spoons put on her lipstick, he was taking private condolences left at and Kings on a Corner. Ruby loved Toulon United Methodist Church her out for supper so she didn’t www.ruxfuneralhome.com. to babysit taking her grandchildren Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy have to cook. Arnie and Lois Ruby Jean Turnbull on many trips across the street to 229 W. Main St., Toulon created a beautiful family together. the library to continue their love of PO Box 538 TOULON – Ruby Jean (DeBord) (812) 698-9294 It was through their steadfast love Turnbull, 94, died peacefully March reading. Ruby valued how important Sunday School: 9:15 a.m., All Ages. that their two children, Rick and 11 at the Toulon Rehabilitation and family was in her childhood and Sunday. Worship: 10:30 am Debbie were born. Arnie was a very Health Care Center. Ruby was a took every opportunity for her Check us out on Facebook @ Toulon United Methodist Church proud father and always ensured model of living a life of kindness, children and grandchildren to spend that his children knew how special compassion and generosity toward happy times together at her home. Elmira United Presbyterian Church they were to him and how much he She taught them to be responsible all people. She lived the ideal of her Rev. Art Blegen loved them. Methodist faith stated by John for their own actions! Times were 7874 State Route 93, Toulon, IL 61483 Arnie’s love and adoration didn’t Wesley, “Do all the good you can, spent making cookies, finding the (309) 896-3481 stop at his children. He was a very hidden quarters, playing cards and Services each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in all the ways you can, to all the https://www.facebook.com/Elmirachurch1852 proud “Papa” and could always be souls you can, in every place you games and later, watching found at any event his grand- instructional videos. can, at all the times you can, with The Gathering Church children were in. He loved spending all the zeal you can, as long as ever Her children, grandchildren and Location: The Ely Barn time with his grandchildren whether you can.” great-grandchildren have her gifts of 2403 Township Rd. 100 N., Toulon, IL 61483 it was working on tractors, having a Ruby was the third daughter born beautiful handknitted personalized 40°59’24” N 89°56’20”W meal, taking a shopping trip, or Christmas stockings. She also made Sunday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. to Irene (Keller) Mail: PO Box 322 watching an event or game; Arnie and Charles special crocheted name table Wyoming, IL 61491 was present. He was a role model of DeBord on June runners. [email protected] what it meant to present for all of A strong and independent woman https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringchurch.life 28, 1926. Her his family. His grandchildren sisters Ruth many people benefitted from her always enjoyed their sleepovers at generosity whether in Toulon or 1st Congregational Church of Toulon (Roland) Webster Guest Speaker Grandma and Grandpa Jacobs. and Helen around the world. 218 N. Henderson St., Toulon Grandpa Arnie would always pack DeBord preceded Ruby’s life was remembered and 309-286-7340 Leave Message. them all up in the Buick and drive her in death, as celebrated by family at the Toulon Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. in-person or to Happy Joes for Pizza and ice United Methodist Church, Saturday, watch us live at https://facebook.comfcctoulon well as her Turnbull cream. He had the best advice and parents. She was March 20, 2021. Burial will be at Galva Congregational Church Evergreen Memory Gardens, at a gave the best hugs. He never left educated in Toulon schools and Pastor Josh Ryner without telling you how proud he graduated from Toulon High later date. Funeral arrangements 211 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Galva, Illinois 61434 was of you. School, as well as Brown Business were made by Haskell Funeral & (309) 932-3733 Arnie’s hands were always busy Cremation Services. Service Time 10 a.m. School in Peoria. and he didn’t like to sit down for Ruby married William O. In lieu of flowers memorials may FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH too long. Arnie was a mechanic Turnbull in 1945 and raised their be made to Toulon United throughout his life, working at Methodist Church prioritized to "faith in truth" five children on the family farm in 211 NW 4th Ave GALVA various places including the Galva Elmira. Ruby was preceded in death Cunningham Home, Toulon Public Main Service: Sun 10:30 School District. He also worked for by her parents, sisters, a daughter Library and the Toulon Nutrition New Preacher! Bryan Griem the City of Galva after retirement. Site. (309) 932-2713 Judy, a son Bill and a grandson GalvaBaptistChurch.com He enjoyed helping out on the farm Michael. Condolences for Ruby’s family as well. It was through these jobs She is survived by her sons, Ron may be left on her tribute wall at LIST YOUR CHURCH HERE that he had many interactions with (Sue), Don (Denise), daughter Kim www.haskellfuneral.com. Join the directory for $150 per year. For just $3 per week, area youth. He was a father and (Steve) Abel, daughter-in-law Pam Donald D. Wilson put your information in 7,000 newspapers every Friday. grandfather figure to many who did In addition, if you run ads you will automatically be given Turnbull. Also surviving are her KEWANEE – Donald D. “Don” the lowest rate of $4.25 per column inch. not have people to fill those roles in beloved nine grandchildren Adam Wilson, 89, of Kewanee, died Please email information to: [email protected] or mail it their life or he simply acted as an (Cara) Turnbull, Emily (Kevin) Saturday, March 20, 2021 at OSF (with a check made out to Lampe Publications LLC) to: The Prairie News; PO Box 240; Toulon, IL 61483-0240. adopted father or grandfather to Powell, Brant, Charity, Blaine Saint Luke Medical Center in them. He always wanted people to Turnbull, Stephanie Abel (Marcos Kewanee. know that they were important, Rutiaga), Kylie (Evan) Sanford, Cremation will be accorded and a special, and loved. He could also Luke and Zach Turnbull. She was memorial service will be held at 11 give the best advice in a gentle and also the proud Great-Grandmother a.m., Tuesday, March 30, at Rux meaningful way. of 11 great-grandchildren: Price, Funeral Home in Galva with Pastor Arnie wasn’t afraid to show Khaiden, Maggie, Amelia, Audrey, Chet Travis officiating. Visitation people he cared and wasn’t afraid to Isabelle, Oliver, Brooks, Meredith, will be held one hour prior to the say “I love you.” Arnie was not Gianna and Scarlett. services at the funeral home. only loving but he was playful and Ruby showed great determination Inurnment will follow at Galva fun. He was always good for a to survive great tragedy in her life Cemetery. prank or an ornery joke. Arnie was when her first born child, daughter Memorials may be directed to the a friend to all. He knew no stranger. Judy (14) was killed in an National Kidney Foundation. The He was a good neighbor and was automobile accident. funeral home will monitor capacity always willing to step up and help Ruby worked at Kewanee Public limits to maintain compliance with anyone who needed it. His family Hospital as a CNA. Many parents COVID regulations. The funeral and friends will miss him terribly remember her for her work in the home requires that all guests wear a but know that he is reunited in Obstetrics and Maternity Depart- mask for the safety of all those heaven with his girls. ment, caring for mothers and new attending. Surviving family members babies – especially rocking all the He was born May 9, 1931 in Van include his son and daughter in law newborns! Wert, Iowa, the son of Delbert and Richard and Patty Jacobs of Bryan, Ruby’s determination and caring Ruby (Woods) Wilson. He married Tex., son in law Jed Miller of were shown in life from the Evelyn E. Farrell on Dec. 8, 1950 in Woodhull, Ill., grandchildren Brad committees she served on at the Galva. Survivors include his wife of (Britton) Anderson of Oneida, Ill., Toulon United Methodist Church Kewanee, his son, Steve (Michele) Heather (Brian) Nance of Galva, including assisting her grand- Wilson of Bloomington, a brother, Amber (Jared) DeSmet of Dewitt, daughter in her after-school George (Marilyn) Wilson of Galva, Iowa, Eric (Mariah) Miller of program featuring much-anticipated a sister, Helen Glasgo of Aurora, Bettendorf, Iowa, Bobby (Angela) treats. Later in her life many of three grandchildren and five great Siddons of Cape Coral, Fla., Scott those children cared for her at grandchildren. (Leslie) Siddons of College Station, Toulon Rehabilitation Center. Her He was preceded in death by his Texas, Joyce (Drew) Geick of family recalls her wonderful baking parents and his sister, Bonnie. College Station, along with 27 great especially pies, cookies and Don graduated from Galva High grandchildren and 7 great great monkey bread. Sunday dinners at School in 1949. He had worked as a grandchildren. her parent’s home with all the Ford Automotive Mechanic, as an Arnie was preceded in death by extended family were renown for Assembly Supervisor at Hyster’s, his parents Hans and Tini Jacobs, the three DeBord sisters cooking. had operated Shell Oil in Galva his wife Lois Jacobs, daughter Ruby was an incredible card along with his brother, George and Deborah (Debbie) Miller, three player! She played on many bridge worked for Kewanee Auto Supply brothers Albert, Edward, and Alfred clubs spanning several generations. until his retirement. He enjoyed Jacobs, as well as his second wife She shared that love with her NASCAR and especially enjoyed Arleen (Houtzel) Jacobs. grandchildren with resounding being with his family.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 10 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com Back in Time LEGAL ADS Compiled by John A. Ballentine IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE court at the above address or from delivered to the representative and PUBLIC NOTICE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the attorneys at the address below. to the attorney within ten days Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes STARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS E-filing is not mandatory for after it has been filed. Electric Service 10 years ago in March 2011 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE documents in civil cases with Massie & Quick, LLC Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 1 • Ralph “Chip” Moodie, of Bradford, retires after 38 OF PATSY J. HOCKENBURY, limited exemptions. To e-file, you Attorneys for the Estate To the Electric Patrons of Deceased, No. 2021P3 must first create an account with 115 West Northwest Third Avenue Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a years of service with John Deere. WILL NOTICE AND CLAIM NOTICE- an e-filing service provider. Visit Galva IL 61434 Ameren Illinois: • Toulon’s new library is to be built this year after INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/ Telephone: (309) 932-2168 Ameren Illinois (or Company) Notice is given of the death of serviceproviders.htm to learn more Published 3/19, 3/26, 4/1/21 hereby gives notice to the public that raising the necessary funding. PATSY J. HOCKENBURY, who died and to select a service provider. If • • • on February 26, 2021, it filed with 25 years ago in March 1996 January 23, 2021. Letters of office you need additional help or have IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the Illinois Commerce Commission were issued on March 5, 2021, to trouble e-filing, visit FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (ICC or Commission) evidence • Mark Wilson is Student of the Month at Bradford CRYSTAL D. OUART of 220 W. http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/faq/g HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS (direct testimony) regarding the High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson. 13th Street, Kewanee, Illinois ethelp.asp. Estate of ROSEMARY A. ENTAS., reconciliation of revenues collected 61443, as independent Dated this 16th day of March, Deceased – No. 2021-P-10 from its electric customers under the • Committee begins study of a possible four-year representative, whose attorneys are 2021. Notice is given of the death of Company's Hazardous Materials high school for Stark County, which was to consider Michael Evans Law Offices, 101 MICHAEL EVANS LAW OFFICES ROSEMARY A. ENTAS. Letters of Adjustment Clause (HMAC) Rider, West Williams Street, P.O. Box Attorneys for the Independent Independent Executor were issued with actual and prudent associated expanding the existing high school building or the 186, Wyoming, Illinois 61491. Executor on January 13, 2021, to Thomas costs from January 1, 2020 through construction of a new high school. Notice is given to all interested 101 West Williams Street, P.O. Box Entas, of 6265 E 2370 St., December 31, 2020. The HMAC parties who are heirs or legatees in 186 Kewanee, IL 61443, Elizabeth Rider is applicable to Rate Zone III • Duane and Cindy Eberle are the new owners of the above proceeding to probate a Wyoming, Illinois 61491 Bisschop, of 8775 E 2700 St., only (formerly Illinois Power Wyoming’s Hardware Store. will and whose name or address is Tel: (309) 397-2907 Kewanee, IL 61443, Charles Entas, Company d/b/a AmerenIP service not stated in the petition to admit Email: [email protected] of 6908 E 2000 St., Kewanee, IL territory). This reconciliation may • Wyoming Betterment Association buys an the will to probate, that an order Published 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/21 61443 and Ann Stodgel, of 217 result in changes to the Company's ambulance to be stationed in Wyoming and utilized by was entered by the court on March • • • NW 2nd Ave., Galva, IL 61434 as rates and charges with respect to 5, 2021, admitting the will to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the Stark County Ambulance Service or by volunteers. Independent Co-Executors, whose electric delivery services in the probate. Within 42 days after the FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT attorney is Michael E. Massie, of Company's Rate Zone III service 40 years ago in March 1981 effective date of the original order HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Massie & Quick, 115 NW 3rd area in Illinois. The changes in rates of admission you may file a petition Estate of WILLIAM H. SWATOS, Avenue, Galva, IL 61434. and charges will take effect after • Clyde Ham, of Toulon, retires after 32 years with with the court to require proof of JR., Deceased – No. 2021-P-41 Claims against the estate may be hearings and after the Commission the will by testimony of the Notice is given of the death of filed in the office of the Henry issues its final Order. the Toulon Fire Department. WILLIAM H. SWATOS, JR. Letters witnesses to the will in open court County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, The Commission docketed the of Independent Executor were • LaFayette awards a contract for a new water tower or other evidence, as provided in Cambridge, Illinois 61238, or with filing as Docket No. 21-0096. A copy issued on March 5, 2021 to Giles section 6-21 of the Probate Act the representative, or both, within of the evidence may be inspected at to be constructed. S. Swatos, of 9116 Cypresswood (755 ILCS 5/6-21). You also have six months from the date of first Ameren Illinois' offices located at • Toulon-LaFayette Ladies’ Trojan basketball team Circle, Tampa, FL 33647, as the right under section 8-1 of the publication, the BAR DATE, and 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or Independent Executor, whose captures the Lincoln Trail Conference championship Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to any claim not filed with that period online at www.icc.illinois.gov/e- attorney is Jordan J. Newell, contest the validity of the will by is barred. Copies of a claim filed docket/. with a 17-2 record. Massie & Quick, 115 NW 3rd filling a petition with the court with the clerk must be mailed or All parties interested in this matter Avenue, Galva, IL 61434. 50 years ago in March 1971 within 6 months after admission of delivered to the representative and may obtain information with respect the will to probate. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Henry to the attorney within ten days thereto either directly from Ameren • The Toulon-LaFayette High School band received a Claims against the estate may be after it has been filed. Illinois or by addressing the Chief filed in the Office of the Clerk of County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, “Superior” rating in competition at the Illinois High Cambridge, Illinois 61238, or with Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Circuit Court, Probate Division, Massie & Quick, LLC Commission, 527 East Capitol School Association contest. The band was directed by Stark County Courthouse, 130 W. the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first Attorneys for the Estate Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706. August Johnson. 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Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must • A county-wide meeting was held at Wyoming’s be mailed or delivered to the new gymnasium to discuss the possibility of forming a Representative AND to the Attorneys within 10 days after it Answers on Page 3 Stark County school unit, according to County School has been filed. Superintendent W. S. Perrin. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless • Castleton-Camp Grove Grade School is the winner under § 28-4 of the Probate Act of the Little Illini Conference grade school basketball (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent tournament held at the Duncan gymnasium. administration at any time by • Don Schmidt, of Toulon, set a new Toulon mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. 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The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26, 2021 Page 11 FOOTBALL: Princeville scrambles to play Knoxville Continued from Page 12 County is unable to play “We didn’t handle the MID-COUNTY STARK COUNTY (Games 7 p.m., unless noted) (Games 7 p.m., unless noted) while players undergo run very well and that’s • March 26 - at Princeville, ppd • March 26 - at Ottawa Mar- COVID quarantine. been a focus of practice • April 1 - at Stark County quette On Sunday, Carruthers this week,” Noard said. “I • April 9 - vs. Mercer County • April 1 - vs. Mid-County got a call from Knoxville, thought our kids that (Oneida) • April 9 - at Annawan-We- after the Blue Bombers stepped in did the best • April 16 - at Ridgewood thersfield • April 23 - vs. Ottawa Mar- • April 16 - at Princeville learned their game with they could. It was just a quette (Galva) • April 23 - vs. Mercer County Elmwood-Brimfield was little overwhelming for off, since E-B has COVID them. They thought they Caruthers’ career as head the third quarter as Streit- issues. By Monday even- were playing a sophomore coach of the Princes, his matter again scrambled to ing, the schedule had been game and then [last Thurs- team won without scoring buy time, then found Grant altered, bringing Knoxville day] they found out they on a rushing touchdown. Hunt open. Hunt did most to Princeville this Friday at were varsity starters.” Instead, Princeville re- of the work on the 74-yard 7 p.m. – a precursor to Focusing on run defense lied on two long scoring score, running after the Knoxville’s switch to the will be critical vs. Friday’s passes by senior Sam catch to put the Princes up Lincoln Trail Conference opponent, Lincoln Trail Streitmatter to get past a for good. Streitmatter fin- this fall. Conference newcomer Ot- physical Mercer County ished 6-of-13 passing for “They are big, strong tawa Marquette (0-1). squad that was bent on 148 yards and one inter- and physical,” Carruthers “They’re a traditional 1A stopping the Princeville ception. said. “We’ve got our work running team. They want run. From there, it was up to cut out for us.” to keep the ball on the “They were physical up the Princeville defense, Annawan-Wethersfield 24 ground,” Noard said. front and definitely took which limited Mercer Ottawa Marquette 6 “They try to attack you the run away from us,” County to 239 total yards. KEWANEE – Ottawa running a couple different Carruthers said. “So we “I was very happy with Marquette scored first, but ways on the perimeter had to open it up a little bit the defense,” Carruthers that was all the Annawan- with some sweeps and and luckily we had the ca- said. “Our three down Wethersfield defense then they get their fullback pability to make some big linemen really executed would yield to the newest running inside. plays.” the gameplan well, taking team in the LTC. “They played Annawan- Streitmatter’s first scor- up most of their defensive A-W came up with three Wethersfield very well.” ing pass came at the end of linemen so our linebackers interceptions and scored One positive note for the first half on a rollout could run free. They were the last 24 points to win its Stark County will be the play in which he bought dead tired by the end, be- opener. return of at least one time and then lofted a 45- cause a lot of our linemen Mid-County starter. yard bomb to Denver are playing both ways. Mid-County’s game with “Every one we get back Hoerr in the end zone. They just gutted it out. Monmouth United was is a pretty big deal at this “Denver got behind their “Early in the season like cancelled for COVID-19 point,” Noard said. cornerback and Sam slung this, defenses are going to concerns. Princeville 12 it down there,” Carruthers be ahead of offenses with Mid-County will also Mercer County 8 said. “It was a heckuva the short amount of prep not be able to play Friday ALEDO – So much for coaching job: Just throw it time we’ve had.” against Princeville, but the usual ground-and- really far and catch it.” Princeville was also plays its first varsity game pound Princeville attack. Down 8-6 after the half, happy to add an opponent on Thursday, April 1, at For the first time in Jon Princeville scored again in this week, since Mid- Stark County. SCOREBOARD Ridgewood 48 lan run) Scoring Summary Team Statistics Second Quarter Lincoln Trail Stark County 22 R SC P - Hoerr 45 pass from Streitmatter Overall Conf Ridgewood 16 12 14 6 - 48 First downs 22 13 (conversion failed) W L W L Stark County 8 0 6 8 - 22 Rushes-Yds 41-301 32-100 MC - Williams 50 run (conversion Annawan-Weth. 1 0 1 0 Scoring Summary Yds per carry 7.3 3.1 good) Princeville 1 0 1 0 First Quarter Comp-Att-Int 5-10-0 10-20-2 Third Quarter Ridgewood 1 0 1 0 R - Stahl 7 run (Althaus pass from Passing yds 96 198 P - Hunt 74 pass from Streitmatter Mid-County 0 0 0 0 Stahl) Individual Statistics (conversion failed) Monmouth United 0 0 0 0 SC - Porter 30 pass from Groter Rushing - SC: Groter 11-50, Hillan Team Statistics Mercer County 0 1 0 1 (Kieser run) 7-30, Kieser 7-24, Newton 1-12, Un- MC P Ottawa Marquette 0 1 0 1 R - Kessinger 1 pass from Stahl hold 6-(-16). First Downs 10 7 Stark County 0 1 0 1 Last Friday (Stahl run) Passing - SC: Unhold 7-12-1 158, Rushes-Yds 37-163 31-125 Princeville 12, Mercer County 8 Second Quarter Groter 3-8-1 40. Yds per carry 4.4 4.0 Ridgewood 48, Stark County 22 R - VanHouten 5 run (run failed) Receiving - SC: Newton 4-102, Comp-Att-Int 0-0-1 6-13-1 Annawan-Wethersfield 24, Ottawa R - Kessinger 27 run (run failed) Porter 3-49, Rewerts 1-31, Unhold 1- Passing yds 76 148 Marquette 6 Third Quarter 10, Hillan 1-6. Individual Statistics Mid-County at United ppd. SC - Newton 65 pass from Unhold Tackles - SC: Porter 14, McCauley Rushing - P: Boland 14-69, Rice 11- This Friday (kick blocked) 4, Newton 2, Groter 2. 24, Streitmatter 6-32. Mercer County at Ridgewood, 7 pm R - McDonough 14 run (pass failed) Princeville 12 Passing - P: Streitmatter 6-13-1 148. Annawan-Wethersfield at United, 7 R - VanHouten 19 run (VanHouten run) Receiving - P: Hoerr 2-61, Stahl 2- Stark Co. at Ottawa Marquette, 7 Fourth Quarter Mercer County 8 10, Hunt 1-74, Kratzer 1-3. Knoxville at Princeville, 7 R - P.Catour 12 run (run failed) Princeville 0 6 6 0 - 12 Tackles - P: Feucht 6.5, Boland 6, (Mid-County at Princeville, ppd) SC - Porter 8 pass from Unhold (Hil- Mercer County 0 8 0 0 - 8 DeGroot 5.5, Garcia 5.5

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties The Prairie News Sports THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 26 2021 COVID woes for FB teams Lady Rebels drop Rebels lose opener without 5 starters; Mid-County sidelined pair to LTC leaders By JEFF LAMPE handed and turn the ball By JEFF LAMPE and clean up the small er- For The Prairie News Mid-County over three times in the first For The Prairie News rors and continue to bring WYOMING – Angst re- Still Sidelined half,” Noard said. After winning its opening high energy and intensity placed excitement last Mid-County will miss its It didn’t help any that match, the Stark County to our games, we will end week for the Stark County second scheduled game starting quarterback James girls volleyball team has up victorious.” football team leading up to with Princeville due to Groter – who connected dropped two straight. Hillan had 16 digs, 6 its season opener with COVID-19 cases and con- with Raiden Porter on a The Lady Rebels fell to aces and 3 blocks vs. We- Ridgewood at Gary tact tracing sidelining 30-yard pass for a touch- traditional Lincoln Trail thersfield, while teammate Johnson Field. players. Princeville has re- down in the first quarter – Conference power Anna- Kelsey Berchtold had 13 After a Stark County scheduled to play Knox- had to leave the game with ville this Friday. wan on Saturday, 25-16, digs and 3 kills, Rewerts various injuries. varsity player tested posi- 25-4. had 12 digs and 5 aces and tive for COVID-19 and “He got dinged up a cou- anybody.” Marley Hillan had three Hopps had 6 digs and 3 tip several others were found ple different ways and he Instead of calling off the Stark County senior Raiden kills, one block and eight kills. to be in close contact, won’t play this Friday Porter had two touchdown digs for Stark County Stark County is at Ridge- coaches learned they game, as was decided at [against Ottawa Mar- Mid-County and some catches last week and was while Karsyn Rewerts had wood Monday. would head into their quette],” Noard said. credited with 14 tackles in a other schools, Stark two kills and three digs, Galva (0-3) also dropped opener without 10 players Even so, replacement loss to Ridgewood. Photo by Olicia Hopp had three a pair in the past week, – five of whom started on County went ahead and Ethan Unhold did come in Collin Fairfield. played. blocks, one kill and three falling on Monday to An- defense and four who and pass for two scores in bright spot.” nawan, 25-11, 25-13, and “For awhile, we did digs and Lexi Davis had started on offense. the second half, including Newton finished with two blocks. on Thursday losing to West compete,” Noard said. What to do? a 65-yarder to Keagan four catches for 102 yards. Monday’s match against Central 25-6, 25-11, in the Heading into the second “We discussed it. We Newton on the first pos- But any thoughts of a Wethersfield was more en- home opener. Galva is quarter down 16-8, Stark thought, it’s been 500 session of the third quarter. comeback were dashed in couraging, despite the 25- home Monday vs. United. some days since we last County was driving before Unhold finished 7-for-12 the second half, as Ridge- 15, 15-25 and 25-20 loss. Elsewhere in the LTC, played and we think we it was stopped on a fourth- for 158 yards and one in- wood ran for touchdowns “Though we came up Princeville (4-0) remains can put a team out there and-one play at midfield. terception and also had an on three plays of 10 yards short, we had a lot of fun unbeaten after beating that can at least compete,” From there, senior-laden 8-yard scoring pass to or more. Overall, the vis- competing against We- Knoxville Monday in a Rebels Coach Jade Noard Ridgewood went on to Porter late in the fourth itors racked up 301 yards thersfield,” Lady Rebels two-game match, 25-17 said. “We were within one score again for a 22-8 lead. quarter. on the ground and a Coach Mary Jo Groter and 25-19. Princeville won or two kids of probably Then, after a Rebels “I was pretty happy with healthy 7.3 yards per carry said. “They always have a big over Wethersfield last not being able to play. And turnover, Ridgewood the way Ethan played at against a linebacking corps great program over there Thursday, 25-14, 25-17. the easy solution last week scored again for a 28-8 quarterback,” Noard said. that had to be completely and we hope to keep com- “We clicked a lot better and this week would have halftime lead that basically “And Keagan Newton had revamped due to COVID peting with these elite today than we did on Wed- been to say we’re not play- sealed the decision. a really good game at re- losses. teams in our conference. nesday,” Coach Charissa ing. But that’s not good for “You can’t be short- ceiver. I thought he was a Continued on Page 11 “I think if we minimize Ouart said

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