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The Stark County A StarkNews County Communications newspaper Traditional in style, progressive in thought Volume XIII • Issue 18 Thursday, June 12, 2014 Toulon, Illinois ONLINEONLINE ATATcountyenews.comcountyenews.com $1 Super Valu Toulon burns to ground Employees get out safely, no injuries By John A. Ballentine Smoke from the basement at the Su- per Valu Toulon grocery store quickly and ferociously turned into a ball of fire Fri- day afternoon, June 6. Hours later, nothing but a burned pile of rubble remained, where the store in the more than century old structure stood. First alerted by Brenda Plotner that smoke was coming from the store’s basement, store employees themselves, had just smelled something burning. Super Valu employee Julie Hender- son of Toulon recounted, “I could smell electrical wiring burning and see smoke coming up from the basement. The next thing I saw was the fire around the Slushy drink machine (on the main floor) and screamed to Geri (Schaffer) to ‘Get out!’ of the store.” Henderson checked the aisles for any customers, seeing none, she grabbed all (continued on page 12) SCN photos

Top, fire crews battle the fire in downtown Toulon, including using the Kewanee Fire Department aerial truck. Above left, in the foreground a Wyoming Fire crew and the background a Toulon Fire crew, spray water into the front of the burning building. Above middle, store manager Julie Henderson is consoled by former co- worker Elizabeth Tyree. Above right, one of the first photos of the fire, taken by Doug Blunier of the State Bank of Toulon, as crews were just arriving. Toulon’s police chief questions Bradford School forming mayor over future of department Planning Committee By John A. Ballentine last month’s meeting. fused to appoint me as By Doug Hampton ral area, as have the other transportation and staff Toulon’s monthly city Hollis stated, “I do chief because you said A community wide neighboring districts. This needs. The board has said council meeting Monday have a problem with city you were tabling it to this Strategic Planning Com- has reduced our student previously that they are ended on the subject of employees, or whoever, month,” Olszewski said. mittee is being assembled numbers in recent years. trying to weigh the chal- the police chief’s appoint- who are speculating as far Hollis answered, “No, to review and plan for It is the goal of the Board lenge to be fiscally respon- ment, future of the police as what the council is do- I didn’t. I said it’s going to the future of the Bradford to keep the Bradford sible to the community as department, and about ing or voting on – on social continue as it is until we School District. Schools open as long as we well as meeting student utilizing social media. media (Facebook).” change things.” According to District can continue to provide a needs. Toulon Police Chief Hollis then asked Olszewski said, “I was Superintendent Dr. Ellin strong educational foun- The school board has Mark Olszewski ques- Olszewski if he had a com- told that you are consider- Lotspeich, “We have seen dation for our students”. been working on short tioned Mayor Larry Hollis ment about that. Olszews- ing the fact of shutting the a decrease in population According to a release term and long range goals as to why he was not reap- ki answered that he did. police department down. in the Village of Bradford from the district, the Board for the district. A recent and the surrounding ru- has researched building, pointed to that position at “Last month165W 150W 135W 120W you105W 90 W re75 W 60- W 45 W 30 W(continued15 W 0 15 E30E 45 E60E 75on E 90 E 105page E 120 E 135 E 150 E8) 165 E (continued on page 8) ARCTIC OCEAN

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The Stark County News • countyenews.com FEATURE June 12, 2014 • Page 3 Illinois must Health Dept promotes sun safety The Henry and Stark melanoma later in life. dren (6 months or County Health Depart- * And, 65-90% of melano- less) out of the sun. ments announce that June mas are caused by sun ex- * Sunscreens need to be upgrade education 1st - 7th was proclaimed posure and UV rays. applied liberally and even- National Sun Safety Week. ly over all exposed areas. By James D. Nowlan and which varies widely across year reviewing what was The Health Department * Apply sunscreen with J. Thomas Johnson the state, and not enough learned the preceding notes that with summer an SPF of 15 or high- on general state sources of year—and forgotten over here, Americans will spend er whenever outdoors Part 2 revenue. the summer. more time outdoors enjoy- and reapply often. Further, in 2012 the We recommend a ing the sunny weather. * For children, the American Illinois’s achievement Illinois General State Aid year-round school cal- RaeAnn Tucker, Direc- Academy of Dermatology in education is mired in (GSA) formula for local endar, with a one-month tor of Public Information, recommends sunscreen the middle of the states. If schools diverted more than break in the winter and states, “The Department with an SPF of 30 or higher. Illinois were to make a ma- $600 million (14 percent of a one-month vacation in recognizes the importance * And remember, stay in jor commitment to trans- total GSA) to property tax the summer, for about 200 of outdoor physical activ- With these disturbing the shade whenever pos- forming how we educate relief for school districts days of school each year, ity, but we encourage peo- statistics in mind, the De- sible. our children, we would where property values had and school days 6½ to 7 ple to exercise precaution partment staff offers the For more information send the world a strong been rising rapidly. hours long. when spending time in following sun safety tips: on sun safety measures signal that we were serious Third, we believe that the sun in order to reduce and skin cancer preven- about fixing our state. choice in schooling gener- their risk of developing * Keep in mind the sun tion, call the Health De- Illinois enrolls more ates creativity and positive skin problems.” is strongest between partment at (309) 852- than three million stu- competition. There has al- “One American dies 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 0197 or 792-4011 (Henry) dents from pre-kinder- ways been choice. The na- every hour from mela- * Always wear protective or 852-3115 (Stark) or visit garten to post-graduate tion’s elite have educated noma the deadliest form clothing when outdoors. our website at www.hen- education, almost one in their children in private of skin cancer. With more * Wear a wide brimmed rystarkhealth.com or find four of our residents, and schools for centuries, and than one million cases di- hat and UV block- us on Facebook at Henry spends more than $30 many denominational agnosed in the U.S. each ing sunglasses. and Stark County Health billion, or four percent of schools have served fami- year, skin cancer is more * Do not use tanning beds. Departments. gross state product, on the lies that wanted a religious common than all other * Keep very young chil- enterprise. dimension to their chil- major types of cancer com- Considered by many dren’s education. bined,” adds Tucker. “In observers to be the most Indiana has recently some parts of the world, average of states on de- James D. Nowlan expanded options to in- melanoma is increasing at Welcome mographic and economic State school funding clude vouchers for low- rates faster than any other Cooking to Cooking indicators, Illinois also has been hijacked from its income students to attend cancer. Yet it’s probably with Cristin with Cristin! This ranked right in the middle fundamental purpose of private schools; Indiana’s the most preventable type recipe is a fresh, of the states in 2011 on reducing disparities in per leaders are also encourag- of cancer since the vast weeknight-easy spin math and reading scores pupil funding among the ing development of public majority of cases are sim- on Sunday pork roast of 8th graders. Although state’s 867 districts. charter schools. ply due to overexposure to with gravy. A quick re- maybe predictable, this is Second, Illinois has a Further, the Hoosier the sun.” duction transforms the flavorful mari- not good enough. school calendar that was State is following Iowa, Of special concern to nade into an indulgent sauce. Happy Illinois must revamp created in the horse-and- which has for years al- the Department staff is Cooking! its financing of schools, buggy days to accom- lowed students to enroll educating residents about radically change the school modate the needs of the in any public school in sun safety with children’s BOURBON-BROWN SUGAR PORK calendar, and offer more family farm. School is in the state, with state school health as the focus. Chil- TENDERLOIN school attendance choices funding following the pu- dren spend a great deal of 2 (1 lb.) pork tenderloins for our students. pil. Illinois should follow time in the sun, getting an ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar From 1992 to 2012, its neighbors. average of three times more ¼ cup minced green onions education spending in Il- Illinois needs funda- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey linois moved from below mental change in educa- ¼ cup soy sauce the national average to sig- tion to move us to the top ¼ cup Dijon mustard nificantly above, at $12,368 ranks among our states ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper per pupil versus the na- and among other nations. ½ tsp. cornstarch tional average of $10,976. Being mired in the middle Place the pork tenderloins in a gallon Ziploc Yet, because spending is is a disservice to our chil- bag. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in spread so unevenly among dren. a bowl , whisking firmly to blend well. Pour the property rich and property ------marinade over the tenderloins in the bag. Seal poor districts, two thirds J. Thomas Johnson Nowlan and Johnson the bag and place in a glass or plastic container. of Illinois school districts session 176 days a year, for are former presidents of Chill in the refrigerator for 8 – 18 hours, turning have less to spend than about six hours of class- the Taxpayers’ Federa- exposure to the sun’s rays bag occasionally. When ready to cook, remove the national average. room instruction per day, tion of Illinois. They are than adults. Since unpro- the tenderloins from the bag, reserving mari- During the 2009-2010 with summers off. authors of Fixing Illinois: tected sun exposure early nade. Preheat grill to 350°- 400° academic year, the wealth- This compares badly Politics and Policy in the in life can be life-threat- (medium-high) heat. Grill pork, covered iest elementary district in with other developed and Prairie State (University ening later, it is critical to with grill lid, 8 minutes on each side or until meat Illinois spent $24,000 per developing nations. Japa- of Illinois Press, May 2014, form positive sun safety thermometer inserted into thickest portion reg- pupil and the poorest dis- nese children go to school $19.95). habits at a young age. Ac- isters 155 . Remove from grill, and let stand 10 trict about $6,000. These 7 hours a day for 240 days; cording to a recent study: ° minutes. are outliers, yet a 2010 German children attend * More than half of an indi- study found that Illinois school 210 days a year. vidual’s lifetime exposure Meanwhile, combine reserved marinade and had the second highest Then there is the issue to UV (ultra violet) rays cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over overall disparity between of the traditional three- occurs during childhood. medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. rich and poor districts. month summer vaca- * If you have one or more Cut pork diagonally into thin slices, and arrange To finance our schools, tion. Teachers tell us they blistering sunburns before on a serving platter; drizzle with warm we rely too heavily on the spend several weeks at the the age of 18, you will be sauce. property tax, the value of beginning of each school twice as likely to develop Note: You can cook the tenderloins in a skillet on medium heat turning on each side for 4 minutes each, until desired doneness. Helpful Hint: 1 ½ lbs. flank steak may be substituted. Reduce grill time to 6 - 8 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Food for Thought: “It’s so beautifully ar- ranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” – Julia Child Pray for a safe summer for kids who are out of school. Slow down while driving in town at intersections. Watch for bicycles and kids walking around. Here’s Cooking at You! Cristin Page 4 • June 12, 2014 EDITORIAL The Stark County News • countyenews.com County Watch — Tragedy in Farming Matters By Katie Bowles, Stark County Toulon; going digital; from Farm Bureau Manager Supporting the Dairy Industry

Stark County may not be well known for its dairy Toulon, France farmers, but at the Stark County Farm Bureau we do our best to support those farmers and their families By Jim Nowlan The convenience ing year, so that every to write, although that that do belong to the dairy [email protected] of good products and child from grade 4 up will may not be necessary; industry. As I discussed services is critical to the have use of a laptop. maybe any old post card last week, June is National Small towns are frag- viability of small towns. Children in grades will do. Dairy Month. In support ile, and every blow weighs I fervently hope that K-3 will not be issued in- Bernard can be of this month long celebra- heavily, so I was devas- Stark County Ventures dividual devices but they reached by mail at: tion, the Stark County Farm tated this past Friday to and Chad will be able to will have access to tablets Le Cezanne C Bureau has table tents with see flames shooting out find the resources and for much of the day, ac- 696 VCHE de Ste. educational facts about the the front of the Toulon the will to resurrect the cording to Superinten- Musse dairy industry on display at grocery store, which has excellent store that served dent Jerry Klooster. 83100 Toulon, France local restaurants. The tents become invaluable to my Toulon area residents so A technology fee of provide a great opportunity hometown. well. Much depends upon $60 per student will be By the way, our to strike up a conversation As you will see doing so. charged ($20 for students Toulon was not named at the dinner table about elsewhere in this issue, in K-3) and a maximum directly after the seaport dairy products. the store and building In the not too distant per family charge of $120. of same name in France, June is just one month were destroyed, following future, every youngster but instead after Toulon, out of many that the dairy many years of efforts by in Stark County District Bernard Busseret of Tennessee, which is now industry can be supported. Katie Bowles economic development 100 schools in grades Toulon, France wants post defunct. Stark County Farm Bureau supports the industry year official Denny Rewerts 4 through 12, will have card pals from Toulon and I recall decades ago round. Throughout the month of May, students in Stark and Stark County Ven- his or her own laptop on LaFayette to write him the story that Toulon County learn about dairy through ag in the classroom tures, an investor group which to do school work. on post cards, which he Mayor Bert Churchill activities. Each class makes ice cream and discusses interested in the county, When school opens in collects. The 49-year-old (Phil Sharkey can correct the tasty treats that dairy cows allow us to eat. Prai- to bring a good store to August, students in grades wrote The News with this me if I have name wrong) rie Farms® provides milk for our farm visits in the fall town. 4, 7 and 10 will be issued request, which could turn was invited to be an and spring, and we participate in their “Our Caps, Your And for the past two Chromebook laptops. The out to be fun. Bernard honored guest of Toulon, Cause” program. And of course, everyone at the office years that is exactly what following year, another promises to respond to all France when that large loves to eat ice cream on our own time, as well. In honor we have had under the three classes of 4, 7, and who write. city celebrated a mile- of our dairy farmers, take some time this month to eat an leadership of store propri- 10 will be issued laptops, I don’t know if anyone stone anniversary. But ice cream cone or drink a glass of milk! etor Chad Patel and his and then a third round has a postcard of old Tou- Bert decided he was too As promised, more fun dairy facts… excellent staff. will be issued the follow- lon or LaFayette on which busy to go. A cow can produce more than 500,000 glasses of milk tion. The initial hearing is government has begun in her lifetime. Letters in The News slated for June 6. to transform us from free A newborn calf can walk within 2 hours of birth. Freedom of religious citizens to its subjects, and Cows have an acute sense of smell and can smell Dear Editor, fusing to pay for employ- conscience is a funda- its own ranks from our ser- something up to 6 miles away. The existence of still ee-insurance coverage of mental American right, vants to our masters. We It only takes two days or less for milk to travel from another organization is contraception, abortifa- not a policy. But Presi- should hear angry outcries the farm, to the dairy plant, and finally to the store for threatened by Obamac- cients, and sterilizations. dent Obama has person- from every direction and you to enjoy. are’s blatant violation of The Media Research ally refused to recognize see massive action to set our First Amendment right Center’s only, and slim, that freedom’s existence in things right. of religious freedom. hope for survival is a law- our public lives. And his But where’s the noise? The Media Research suit it has filed in federal Health and Human Ser- Where’s the action? Center, a non-profit orga- court against the Obama vices appointees are now nization, faces fines total- administration’s Health engaged in crushing busi- Sincerely, ing $4.5million per year and Human Services De- nesses and other organi- Dennis Sullivan (more than $12,500 a day) partment, source of the zations which claim it. Bradford, IL starting this month, for re- unconstitutional regula- In actual fact, our Thumbs Up! Thumbs Down! To all emergency personnel who To the loss of a great and much responded to the Toulon fire! Our needed business to the town of county is blessed to have such Toulon. We truly hope to see you competent and professional squads. open again soon.

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Her Rev. Gary Billiot of Day to bring a special rock to love for the beauty and Spring Methodist Church place on her grave. Every- peace of nature was re- of East Peoria. one is invited to the church flected in her gentle heart We are grateful for following the ceremony to and spirit as well as her knowing Laurie and thank help us celebrate Laurie’s home and art. She loved the spirits for her love. adventure. Rux Funeral STATEPOINT CROSSWORD living in Stone Lake, Wis- Those who will be wait- Home in Galva is in charge consin, where she made ing to meet up with her of arrangements. Any con- THEME: FAMILY MOVIES dear friends with Thom again include her mother, tributions may be directed and Lonna, Gay and Brent, Claryce Gomes, her hus- to the West Jersey Church. ACROSS 1. Move smoothly Chief, and many others. band, Bruce, three sons, One day we will sing 6. *What Horton heard She could tumble with Michael (Angela), Brock and laugh again. See you (2008) the best, landing a muskie and his daughter, Madison on the other side... “AHO.” 9. *Lost clownfish (2003) or dropping a buck. Her Rose, Jeffery (Christy) and This obituary may be 13. Kind of sentence 14. Reporter’s question greatest love though was their daughter, Olivia and viewed and private condo- 15. Become established her three boys, Michael, their son, Lucas, sisters, lences left at www.ruxfu- 16. Bring upon oneself Brock, and Jeffery O’Bryant Cyndie Bright (Rod Wil- neralhome.com. 17. Long fish along with grandchildren liams) and Becky Gomes, 18. Past or present 19. *Sherman’s dad (2014) 21. Swelling, pl. 23. “___ bad!” 24. At the summit of It’s not too late to register for Girl 25. Overall part 28. Pressure unit named Scout Summer Camp after Torricelli 30. *”The ______,” squir- Springfield – There cial assistance is available spend less time outdoors rel’s adventure (2014) is still time to register for for any girl who wishes to in environmental steward- 35. *Sandler of “Big Daddy” summer camp experi- attend Girl Scout summer ship, and they more read- (1999) ences offered through Girl camp but is unsure her ily seek challenges and are 37. Nabisco cracker 39. One of excessive pro- Scouts of Central Illinois. family can afford it. better problem solvers— priety All girls—not just regis- To register for Girl all essential traits to twen- 40. ___ Verde National Park tered Girl Scouts--are wel- Scout summer camp, or ty-first century leadership. 41. *”Flushed Away” un- 49. *A story of Blu (2011) ingredient come to attend Girl Scout to find more information Girl Scouts are also twice derworld (2006) 51. *It featured the hit song 43. Icelandic epic 7. Garden cultivator summer camp. Campers on available camps, visit: as likely as non-Girl Scouts “Let it Go” (2013) 44. Pesto ingredient 8. Baby owl 54. Curl one’s lip may choose from a variety http://www.getyourgirl- to say they take action to 46. Piercing spot 9. Indian Lilac tree 56. Aussie bear of sessions centered on power.org/summer-ad- protect the environment 47. They’re often hidden 10. Europe’s highest vol- 57. *Raggedy Ann is one adventures like archery, ventures (51 percent versus 23 per- 48. Chemical cousin cano 58. Boorish 50. Frill around collar 11. *Piggy’s title swimming, hiking, horse- According to More cent) and that they’ve had 59. Away from port 52. Public hanging? 12. Single 60. Database command back riding, teams courses, Than S’mores, a new a personal experience in 53. Data holder 15. Work promotion 61. Pick-me-up a climbing wall, traveling, camp-oriented study from nature that has made them 55. Aggravate 20. “The _____,” classic rock 62. Buffalo’s lake the arts, and much more. the Girl Scout Research appreciate it more (49 per- 57. *”How to Train Your band 63. Hibernation stations 22. Knotts or McLean Camp options include day Institute, girls who regu- cent versus 29 percent), ______” (2010) 64. Chop off 60. Lured with a decoy 24. MoMa’s display 66. *He was despicable camp, mini resident camp larly spend time outdoors according to the report. 64. Canine foe 25. *Orphaned after forest (2010) and resident camp. Finan- eclipse their peers who 65. Freudian topic fire (1942) 67. Former Belgian Congo 26. Content of cognition, LAST WEEK’S pl. 68. Ahead in years SOLUTION 69. Go wrong 27. _____ profundo 70. Spritelike 29. Cambodian currency The music man is alive and 71. Not guilty, e.g. 31. Not kosher 72. Hard to escape routine 32. Succeeded kingdom of 73. Nathaniels, familiarly Judah 33. More eccentric well in Illinois DOWN 34. *Beauty’s true love 1. On a golf club (1991) By Marilyn McCullough was right on key. Wasn’t reading my books as he in- 2. Crescent 36. Cripple it?” Usually the first two terrupts me so many times 3. Ancient Peruvian 38. Domesticated ox hav- I thought perhaps or three notes are okay on “what to or how to.” I 4. Skeptic’s MO ing humped back 5. Drill into brain 42. Fit out again the musical renditions then... “Whadcha think of have learned to say “uh 6. Little Miss Muffet’s meal 45. Accounting journal (morning reveille) might that?” he asks regularly. I huh” or yes or okay” while cease since we were now regularly answer “I can’t going to the next para- in an apartment instead quite describe it” or “very graph in my book. of a house. Wrong! The unique.” I would like to add ICC has openings in health career programs Battle Hymn of the Repub- My spouse has been that he does help with the Illinois Central Col- of study in preparation for to apply for fall 2015 ICC lic – Sixteen Tons – Clif- and is very talented in housekeeping, cooking, lege is still accepting ap- employment. Health Careers programs ton Flower on top of the many ways. However, dishes, painting, chores, plications for some of its Massage Therapist, is January 15, 2015. mountain looking for his singing is not one of them. garbage detail, lawn grow- Health Careers Programs Medical Assistant, Medi- For more information wife – Down the Missis- He sings with his heart and ing and has now complet- for the fall 2014 semester. cal Office Assistant, and on how to apply for any of sippi to the Gulf of Mexico knows MOST of the words. ed his spring planting and For those students Medical Coder programs these programs, as well as ... All are delivered with Thank heaven - as the is awaiting harvest time. who meet the eligibility are certificate programs, specific eligibility require- great gusto and great vol- melodies are sometimes He has four tomato plants criteria and wish to apply, which typically require less ments, visit the ICC Health ume and most of the time, hard to place. and a dozen green onions openings are still avail- than two years of study. Careers website at www. correct words. However, He also has not given that he watches daily from able for the following pro- Students will be prepared icc.edu/healthcareers. therein lies the rub (to up on “advice” for this old his chair on the patio while grams: for employment upon Applicants may also quote a great writer). woman. From Bedmak- in his “farmer togs” which successful completion of call the Health Careers Depending on what ing (101 – remember?), EVERYONE KNOWS you Massage Therapist the certificate programs as department office at (309) country he has on his to towel folding, cooking must be properly attired for Medical Assistant well. 999-4600 with specific mind, the brogues or (which I tend to stay away any project you attempt. Medical Coder Successful applicants questions. twangs range from Orien- from ,but OCCASIONALLY Thank God for sporting Medical Laboratory for all of the programs tal – Scottish – Mexican - I break down) to which events, westerns, action Technician must meet eligibility cri- Irish – you name it and he curtains to open or close movies and old buddies to Medical Office Assis- teria specific to each pro- delivers. He keeps asking if depending on sunlight, converse with and by the tant gram. The deadline for this is the year he should (come on now, REALLY?), way...Thank God for him registering for all fall 2014 try out for American Idol how to drive, how to pre- as he is so good to me in The Medical Labora- programs was January 15. or America’s Got Talent. I pare for driving test. In all the other ways besides tory Technician is an As- However, additional appli- gently advise maybe an- general, he gives advice “giving advice.” sociate in Applied Science cations are being accepted other year or two of prac- regularly on so many sub- Happy Father’s Day! Degree program, which on a first-come, first- tice. He says, “Now, that jects that it is hard to keep typically require two years served basis. The deadline Page 6 • June 12, 2014 AROUND THE COUNTY The Stark County News • countyenews.com

Taylor Endress passes out bread to customers going through the SCN photos Bradford Hog Roast serving line.

Carry-out meals are prepared for customers at Bradford’s Rescue Squad Hog Roast last Saturday.

L-R Brock Stotler, Cole Wright, Marcus Cler, Daniel Beam, Joel Kieser, Judd Wright and Jared Cole seasoned all the meat at the Hog Roast. They are the Tony Carlton (L) and Daryl Knobloch flip a tray of pork chops roasting above a future members who will conduct Hog Roasts to come. bed of charcoal briquettes. SWCD Conservation Camp The Stark County Soil Wiggly Worms camp, campers took home and Water Conservation Soil Painting plants and conservation District (SWCD) held its C r e e p y C r a w l y education “goodie bags”. annual Stark County Con- Crunchies A special thanks goes to servation Camp on Thurs- Bruce Nelson, Rumbold day, June 5 at the Stark In between sessions, and Kuhn, and Streitmat- County Fairgrounds in campers took a break and ter Land Improvement for Wyoming. The theme for made their own treats, their generous donations this year’s camp was “Dig Edible Watershed Snacks, toward camp expenses. Deeper: Mysteries in the using various foods to il- Helpers for the day Soil”, and camp activities lustrate the different com- included: Colleen Bogner, focused on the theme. The ponents of Watersheds. Miriam Mock, Jannifer camp was open to all local In addition to the items Powelson, Joyce Scholl, children seven to twelve campers made during and Neil Stoller. years old. To kick off the camp, Neil Stoller, SWCD director and agronomist, helped campers get their hands dirty and explore mysteries in the soil. Campers also participated in the following sessions throughout the morning:

Soil from A to Z Tree-Shirts Newspaper Planters Edible Watershed Snacks

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Pictured above is Neil Stoller presenting the Apple Story.

At left, campers are pictured making tree t-shirts which they took home with them. The Stark County News • countyenews.com AROUND THE COUNTY June 12, 2014 • Page 7 Health Dept notes Men’s Health Week The staff of the Henry *Get routine exams and become increasingly im- tests such as Prostate Spe- PSA blood testing is open Men’s Health Month for and Stark County Health screenings. Ask your doc- portant. To illustrate this cific Antigen (PSA) exams, to all men ages 50 and over any men who are 40-64, Departments announce tor how often you need to point, the Department blood pressure screenings, or any men age 40-49 with or younger men with a 1st that June 9 - 15 has been be examined. staff notes the following cholesterol checks, etc., a doctor’s order, and men degree relative diagnosed designated National Men’s *Get enough sleep. statistics: in conjunction with clini- who have no insurance or with prostate cancer, to Health Week. Its not just *Eat healthy. * Prostate cancer is cal examination can result your insurance does not obtain the PSA test for only good luck and good genes *Stay at a healthy the most common cancer in the detection of many pay for a PSA test. Please $30 plus a $10 draw fee. that lead to a healthy life. weight. in men, afflicing 1 out of problems in their early note, there are a limited To schedule an ap- Research shows that our *Get moving - take every 11 American men stages and increase sur- number of screenings pointment call (309) 852- actions have a big say in part in regular exercise. and killing 34,000 men ev- vival rates to nearly 100%. available. Free tests will be 5272 (Kewanee) or (309) the matter, too. Many ma- *Be smoke-free. If you ery year. To help local men given out on a “first come, 792-4011 (Colona). For jor health problems that smoke, quit today! * If prostate cancer obtain important health first served” basis. This more information visit our affect men and boys are *Avoid heavy drink- is detected early it can be screenings, the Health special ends June 30. website at www.henrys- preventable through life- ing. treated effectively, but ear- Department is offering a If you are not eligible tarkhealth.com or find us style changes, early detec- *Manage stress. ly prostate cancer has no PSA (Prostate Specific An- for the free PSA, the Health on Facebook at Henry and tion, and treatment. symptoms. tigen) Blood Test FREE- Department is also run- Stark County Health De- The Health Depart- The Health Depart- * Appropriate use of OF-CHARGE. The FREE ning a special during June- partments. ment staff kicks off the ments note that as many Men’s Health Week by fo- people consider health cusing on these top tips care today’ the ideas of for men to maintain good prevention and early de- health and long lives. tection of disease will TRHCC recognizes over 311 years of employee service According to the Na- from the area and the staff tional Bureau of Labor has always been some Statistics, the average of the best to work with. length of stay for an em- Things have changed over ployee is just over four- the years with new own- and-one-half years. Ac- ers and leadership but the cording to this data, the people here are wonderful team at Toulon Rehabilita- and the care that they give tion and Health Care Cen- is the best; that’s what is ter in Toulon must be well important.” above “average”. A recent Debra Piester, a cur- recognition ceremony of rent Toulon Rehab Path- employees who have dedi- ways resident, also was cated ten years or more to a long-time employee of the residents at the Stark the facility. “At the first County skilled-care facil- part of the year, my hus- ity amounted to nearly band needed rehab after a one out of six of the total surgery and then, just af- staff. “These seventeen inter he was strong enough dividual’s years of service to come home, I fell and amount to three-hundred broke my hip. Even though and eleven years,” proud- that was a crazy time, there ly announced Toulon’s was never any doubt on Administrator, Sue Van- where we would both go DeRostyne at the recog- to recover.” Piester worked nition ceremony. “That is at the facility for twenty- absolutely amazing!” three years starting in the The Toulon nursing eighties and says that what facility began as a collab- made it a special place to orative effort of twenty- work is the same thing five Stark county residents that makes it her family’s who recognized the need choice for rehabilitation, for skilled nursing for their “The helpfulness of the own loved-ones and other staff and the way that they community members who genuinely care about the were unable to care for residents…I recommend themselves any longer. Toulon Rehab to everyone The Stark County Health that I know.” Center opened its doors to Julie Hansard, Care five residents in January of Plan Coordinator - 35 1977. Over three decades years, Debbie Bigger, So- later, Julie Hansard recalls cial Services – 33 years, her experience with the Gwen Williams, Laundry new facility as a certified – 25 years, Linda Roberts, nursing assistant, “There LPN – 24 years, Debra Ste- were not many employ- venson, Laundry – 25 years, ees when the building first Crystal Ouart, LPN – 21 opened,” she explains, years, Amber Brock, LPN – “but it did not take long to 20 years, Barbara Hopkins, grow after that.” Hansard CNA – 19 years, Dianne was one of the first staff Anderson, CAN – 15 years, members to join the facil- Chrissy Calef, Housekeep- ity and recently received ing Supervisor – 15 years, recognition for thirty-five Lillie Bond, Cook – 14 years of service. During her years, Luanne Thurston, stay, Hansard received her Diet Supervisor – 14 years, nursing degree and now Jeralynn Krause, Acitivites works with families and – 11 years, Melissa Peters- residents on determining en, LPN – 11 years, Ashley needs of care. When asked Yockey, LPN – 11 years, why she has stayed she Tamara Nightingale, CAN says, “It is nice to be able – 10 years, Tammy Price, to help people that I know CAN – 10 years. June 12, 2014 • Page 8 AROUND THE COUNTY The Stark County News • countyenews.com Galva’s Back Road Music Festival features country stars By John A. Ballentine va Park District will open ensure admission to this ganize such an undertak- ed, but they turned down The concert is pre- Four top name coun- at 2 p.m. with seating be- inaugural event. ing. the opportunity to enter- sented by Hog Country try music performers will ing general admission. The News recently One thing led to an- tain fans from central Illi- 102.5 FM WJRE Kewanee appear on stage this Au- There will be a “Hog spoke with Tyler Glaser, of other and with a business nois. Tyler did not want to radio and by Wiley Park gust 16th at Galva’s Back Trough” (party pit) admis- Galva, one of the organiz- plan, Tyler and his part- release their names. Productions. Budweiser, Road Music Festival. sion by special ticketing. ers of the festival. ners talked with a produc- From start to comple- Pepsi, Monster Energy, Joe Diffie, Frankie General admission tickets Tyler explained when tion company, Meridian, tion, the event was orga- and Galesburg’s G&M Dis- Ballard, Jon Pardi, and are $40 apiece through asked what inspired this from Milwaukee. nized in approximately tributors are sponsoring Rodney Atkins have been June, then increase to $45 event, “We had an idea to From there, the artists one year’s time. Tyler plans the event. scheduled for the festival on July 1. The price again bring a concert to central (singers) from Nashville to make this an annual fes- Vendors will be avail- with each performing for increases to $50 the day of Illinois. It would boost were contacted through tival for years to come. able for refreshments and 75 to 90 minutes each. the event. tourism and business.” their agencies and Joe Dif- The festival will still local law enforcement will The music will start at Festival capacity is What began as a fie agreed to come to Gal- occur even if it rains. The be providing assistance in 4 p.m. and will run until 11 limited, so it would save “fluke” as Tyler says, began va. After Diffie signed, the performers will be on a coordination with security p.m. The gates to the Gal- to obtain tickets early to with calling a group’s tour other three artists, Ballard, covered stage and not just personnel. Additionally, manager. He declined the Pardi, and Atkins signed some makeshift structure. EMT personnel will be sta- offer for his performers to on, as well. Tyler said, “It will be the tioned on site to treat any- play in central Illinois, but There were other top same kind as you see at one in need of their ser- Bradford School gave advice on how to or- name performers contact- large fairs.” vices. (continued from page 1)

“State of the District” tee until June 30. Applica- (continued from page 1) meeting drew a large tions should include the City of Toulon crowd of parents, teachers person’s name, address, I don’t know where I Hollis finished by say- fire focused the need of upcoming fiscal year as and community members phone, whether they are stand.” ing, “I’d like to commend this point, as water had to part of the appropriations concerned with some of a parent or community “Well, I didn’t tell you those people who fought be hauled in from AG View package was unanimously the changes that were be- member. Applicants are that you didn’t have a job,” the fire and helped. I FS, east of Toulon. approved by the council. ing made. asked to write in 200 words Hollis replied. thought other than it be- Zerla also addressed Employee policies Some of the tasks of or less: “Why I would like The discussion con- ing a real tragedy that we the grocery store question have no changes made the planning committee to be selected for the com- tinued for another five lost our grocery store, ev- about its future. He said, to them. Under the poli- will be to review the uncer- mittee, what committee minutes among council erybody pulled together “The Stark County Ven- cies, full-time employees tainty of the funding from area they would be inter- members, mayor, and po- real well.” tures investors have not receive two weeks of vaca- the State, as well as, the ested in (staff, building or lice chief. “I’ve received calls met as of yet, but person- tion, holidays off, and per- windmill property taxes financial) and what would Hollis then informed from Aaron Schock, Dar- ally I would like to rebuild. sonal sick days. that will make a significant their goals be for this com- Olszewski, “I can tell you ren LaHood, and David If we do that, we would Summer employees difference in the local tax mittee”. I won’t make a decision Leitch. They’re going to probably need help in the were approved to be hired burden. They will also re- The committee will or bring a proposal to the help us any way they can,” way of TIF funds.” at minimum wage. Bren- search and discuss district not exceed 15 members. council. I won’t do that Hollis said. Third, Zerla asked the don Lee and the Nutzhorn life safety items, the an- The members chosen for lightly, it’s not something The 2004 and 2006 mayor if he could share brothers will be hired to nual financial report and the committee will be that I would relish, getting bonds issued for a water anything concerning the aid in mowing city proper- evaluations from the Illi- committing to a series of rid of the police depart- R/O system and the new state police investigation ties and for other duties, as nois Board of Education. brain storming meetings ment.” sewer facility are sched- into the city’s charge ac- necessary. The board will be and development of the The mayor continued, uled to be refinanced. counts. Hollis replied, The city received a bid accepting applications districts’ short term and “I don’t want to get rid of Kevin Wells, of Bloom- “They would just as soon of $500 per lot from Terry from those interested in long range goals. the police department, but ington’s First Midwest, that I not say anything. So, Warren for lots five and serving on the commit- I would rather have a full- Inc. (investment bankers) that’s kind of been the way six of the new subdivision time city police depart- spoke with the council I’ve been handling it when located south of the high ment, but I wanted you to about the refinancing of I get questions. I’m not in school. live in town.” both of those bonds on charge of it, so I can’t really Warren has previously Put Your Business Olszewski repeated December 1, 2014. say anything.” purchased lots three and what he said previously, “I The purpose of the Mayor Hollis made four. He plans to build a in the Spot Light! just wanted to know where refinancing by the city more appointments this business on those two lots, Advertise your I stand.” and reissuing “called-in” month. Teresa Macy was a parking lot on lot five, Last Friday a fire de- bonds, is to obtain a lower appointed TIF (Tax Incre- and possibly an additional goods and services in the stroyed the Toulon Super interest rate. According ment Fund) administra- structure on lot six. Valu grocery store and the to Wills, the new bonds tor, Mike Richardson as The Waste manage- Prairie Shopper mayor commented on that would be for the years superintendent of streets, ment contract was re- Call today situation. 2015 through 2023. and as city auditor, the newed by council approval Hollis praised the in- By 2023, it is the ob- council approved CPA for the dumpster down- for details and rates dividuals who fought the jective to have the bonds John E. Meister, of Peoria, town. The fee charged is (309) 286-2185 fire and others, “I really paid off. Presently, there for $8,800. $404.38 per month. appreciated all the fire de- is a $10 surcharge placed Also appointed was An alley on East South partments that came to upon water customers’ the Farnsworth Group, Street has been requested help with mutual aid. The monthly bill that is for of Peoria, to be the city’s by a resident to be vacated community came and bond payments. engineering firm. All but by the city. The resident helped in any way they Wills estimates the Councilperson Rob Finney wants to install a fence could. city will benefit by receiv- voted in favor of hiring along their property. “I thought everything ing a $50,000 savings by Farnsworth. This requires an ordi- ended as well as could be refinancing the bonds. Under the appropria- nance to be passed so that expected. It could have The city plans to notify tions ordinance, Finney it will become an agenda been a lot worse, we could bondholders concerning explained that an addi- item for next month’s have lost three buildings this refinancing issue. tional $65,000 was added council meeting. It was downtown, instead of During the public con- to parks and water-sewer suggested that neighbors one.” cerns topic, Toulon’s Ful- appropriations. This was be notified of this pending vio Zerla asked the mayor done to cover a possible issue. and council to think about well project, possible re- Finally, after a 30 min- upgrading the city water placement of the R/O sys- ute Executive Session for system and generator by tem membrane filters, and personnel, bonuses were issuing bonds. park equipment. approved of $600 each Friday’s grocery store The budget for the for city employees Teresa Macy and Mike Richard- son. Mayor Hollis explained, “Teresa has been doing a lot of extra work, she’s put in a lot of hours and we really appreciate all the work, Teresa.” Hollis went on to say, “Mike is basically doing two jobs right now.” The meeting then ad- journed. The Stark County News • countyenews.com LEGALS June 12, 2014 • Page 9 LAFAYETTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TRUSTEES’ REPORT PUBLIC NOTICE Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2014 The Trustees of the LAFAYETTE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT hereby report the following schedule of receipts and expenditures for the Road & Bridge District fiscal year beginning September 1,2012 and ending August 31, 2013. Cash Receipts Property taxes $39,209, state replacement taxes $531, scrap metal $571, interest $77, miscellaneous income $921, transfers $5,000. Total cash receipts $46,309. BALANCE ON HAND SEPTEMBER 1, 2012: $ 92,578.92 Cash Disbursements RECEIPTS. Ruth Oil $11,757, Bonnell Industries $6,250, Martin Equipment $7,768, Daum Brothers $2,569, Salaries under $25,000 (including payroll Stark County: $ 42,121.11 taxes) $13,171, cash disbursements under $2,500: $7,567. Total cash disbursements $49,082. Road/Bridge Bridge Fund Equip./Bldg. Total Knox County: $ 20,238.40 Balance March 31, 2013 $ 29,117 $ 17,410 $ 11,601 $ 58,128 Henry County: $ 1,487.28 Cash Receipts 31,796 4,371 10,142 46,309 Cash Disbursements (37,639) - (11,443) (49,082) Comptroller: $ 810.12 Balance March 31, 2014 $ 23,274 $ 21,781 $ 10,300 $ 55,355 IML: $ 284.12 Town Fund Interest: $ 87.21 Cash Receipts Misc.: $ 1,958.00 Property taxes $56,064, state replacement taxes $295, interest income $56, donations $1,000, Plot sales $1,600. Total cash receipts $59,015. Total Income: $ 66,986.24 . $ 66,986.24 Cash Disbursements TOTAL INCOME AND BEGINNING BALANCE: $ 159,565.16 Schupbach Gas $4,041, TOIRMA $5,768, Douglas W. Irwin & Co., Ltd. $2,500, transfers $5,000, Salaries under $25,000 (including payroll taxes) $41,170, cash disbursements under $2,500: $8,753. Total cash disbursements $67,232. EXPENDITURES. General Spec. Revenue Cemetery Total Balance March 31, 2013 $ 26,909 $ 28,418 $ 2,956 $ 58,283 Volunteer Firefighters - Expenses:$ 2,700.00 Cash Receipts 37,047 12,193 9,775 59,015 Trustees and Secretary: $ 975.00 Cash Disbursements (44,450) (15,686) (7,096) (67,232) Balance March 31, 2014 $ 19,506 $ 24,925 $ 5,635 $ 50,066 Education & Training: $ 632.80 Legal Fees: $ 0.00 Subscribed and sworn to this 3rd day of June 2014, I, Gregory Cline, Supervisor of West Jersey Township, County of Stark, State of Illinois, do certify that the above is a true copy of the annual treasurer’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014. Auditing Fees: $ 0.00 Gregory Cline, Supervisor Bonds & Insurance: $11,735.00 Published 6/12/2014 Truck Repairs: $ 589.65 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION Equipment Repairs: $ 95.00 NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that Building & Grounds Maintenance $ 8,685.99 on June 3, 2014, a certificate The story of Father’s Day Telephone: $ 2,377.35 was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Stark County, Illi- Utilities: $ 4,859.39 Father’s Day is a beau- thering the cause of Fa- Spokane celebrated its nois, setting forth the names and tiful festival that acknowl- ther’s Day, there is far first Father’s Day on June Equipment Acquisition: $ 4,684.96 post-office addresses of all of the Gas & Oil: $ 1,76.17 persons owning, conducting and edges and appreciates the greater acceptance for 19, 1910 with the support Supplies: $ 55.41 . transacting the business known important role played by a Ms Sonora Louise Smart of Spokane Ministerial Miscellaneous: $ 185.71 as MA and PA LIMO SERVICE father in raising the child Dodd’s contribution. A Association and the local Ambulance: $14,400.00 located at 705 E Main Street, and consequently building doting daughter from Young Men’s Christian As- Total Expenditures: $ 53,737.43 $ 53,737.43 LaFayette, Illinois 61449. a stronger society. Though Spokane, Washington, Ms sociation (YMCA). To pay BALANCE ON HAND AUGUST 31, 2013: $ 105,827.73 Dated this 3rd day of June, 2014. /s/ Linda K. Pyell by Valerie J. fathers have been revered Dodd is recognized as the tribute to her affectionate Respectfully submitted, Wagher at all times by civilizations Founder or Mother of the father, Sonora wished that TRUSTEES OF THE LAFAYETTE FIRE Deputy County Clerk across the globe ironically Father’s Day Festival. Father’s Day be celebrated PROTECTION DISTRICT what was missing until Inception of the Fa- on her father’s birthday Published 6/12 6/19 the last century was the ther’s Day took place on June 5, but it so hap- Published 6/12/2014 6/26/2014 official recognition of the in Sonora’s mind when pened that there was not significance of fathers in she happened to hear a enough time for prepara- LME Library’s Summer Reading programs ones life. Father’s Day sto- Mother’s Day sermon in tion and the day came to Summer is the time for Children in grades com. Turn in your com- ry is the tale of real- be celebrated on the relaxing and what better K-5th can color in 1 paw pleted log by July 14th to ization of the need third Sunday in the way to relax than to read a print for every 15 minutes be entered to win a Kindle for a Father’s Day month of June. good book! This summer’s read OR 1 paw print for Fire! Only books read be- festival primarily The noble idea theme is “Paws to Read” every scheduled LME Li- tween June 2-July 12th by Ms Sonora Lou- of celebrating Fa- and we have lots of pro- brary Program attended. count. ise Smart Dodd of ther’s Day became grams and activities to go (Visit the LME website at Our adult summer Washington. The quite popular in along with reading at the lmelibrary.org for a calen- reading program returns story narrates So- US so much so that Princeville Library. There’s dar for dates and times). this year! For every two nora’s unflagging President Woodrow something for everyone— Readers may check-in books you read and log struggle to offi- Wilson approved of this year we have pro- and get a prize after 4 paw between June 2nd to July cially set a day to the festival in 1916. grams for all ages. Sign-up prints are completed in 31st you will earn one en- honor all fathers. President Calvin at the library or online at a single week. Limit of 1 try into the Adult Summer Thanks to Sonora, Coolidge too sup- lmelibrary.org. check-in and 1 prize per Reading prize drawing today Fathers Day ported the idea but NEW this summer week, per reader. Week (limit 3 reading entries is celebrated in a it was President is our “LME Read-to-Me runs Monday to Satur- per patron). Read 6 books large number of Lyndon Johnson Summer Program” for day. Readers may donate in 9 weeks to complete countries around who signed a Presi- birth through Preschool 1 book to the Princeville Summer Reading and be the world. dential Proclama- children (entering kinder- Unit District 326 for use qualified to win a prize. tion declaring the garten fall 2014). Color in in the grade school library Logs must be returned to The Begin- third Sunday of a paw print every time you or classrooms every time the library before close on ning of Father’s June as Father’s and your Pre-K child en- they check-in. Books will July 31st. For complete de- Day Story Day in 1966. Then joy a book together. When be placed at the school’s tails see the Adult Summer Historians in 1972, President 5 paw prints are colored discretion. The library will Reading Log or ask our have recorded that there 1909. Sonora, who was 27 Richard Nixon established in, your child will get a have on hand a collection library staff. Only books was a tradition to cel- then, had begun to rec- a permanent national ob- prize. When all 10 paw of books from which to read between June 2-July ebrate Father’s Day even ognize the hardships her servance of Father’s Day to prints are colored in, your choose. Fill in 24 total paw 31st count. You must thousands of years ago. father must have gone be held on the third Sun- child will get a book to prints to be eligible for the complete the log to be eli- Their study say that 4,000 through while bringing day of June. keep (the library will have pool party. Pool party is gible for the grand prize. years ago in Babylon a son up his six children alone. on hand a special collec- at the Princeville Aquatic Also, if you walk through called Elmesu carved a When Sonora was 16, her Fathers Day Celebra- tion of book from which Center on July 25th from the Princeville Heritage father’s day message on a mother had died during tion in Present Time to choose. Limit one free 6p-8p. Books need to be Days Art Show exhibit be- clay card. In his message childbirth. Sonora’s father Father’s Day has be- book per child). Books read between June 2-July tween June 20th to July 5th Elmesu wished his father a a Civil War veteran by the come a hugely popular can be read between June 12th. and sign the guest book long and healthy life. There name of William Jackson festival. World over peo- 2-July 12th. This summer teens for a bonus entry into the is no knowledge as to what Smart raised six children ple thank their father and Story Time for children Participate, Explore, Adult Summer Reading happened to this father including the newborn pay tribute to them. Most ages 3 to 5 will be held at Read, and Create at the prize drawing. son duo but it is believed on his own. Sonora ques- commonly children gift 9:00 a.m. on the following library. This is for grades In addition to reading, that several countries re- tioned that if there is a day Father’s Day cards and Tuesdays: June 17, June 24, 6-12. Complete at least 6 there are many programs tained the custom of cel- to recognize mothers then flowers to their father. July 1, and July 8. Children tasks on/by 07/14/13 in planned and special pro- ebrating Father’s Day. why is not there a day to Neckties are a popular gift must be 3 before June 3rd order to qualify for the grams for children and honor fathers? on the occasion of Father’s to participate. Storytime grand prize drawing. A teens will be offered. To Genesis of Father’s Many people laughed Day. Due to the tradition usually lasts approximate- variety of programs will learn more, visit the LME Day in Modern Society and joked at Sonora’s idea. of giving gifts, cards mak- ly 1/2 hour and consists be held EVERY Monday Library website (lmeli- The tradition of cel- But her will did not droop. ers, florists and gift sellers of stories, songs, craft and from June 9th to July 14th brary.org), Facebook page ebrating Father’s Day as She began a sincere cam- campaign for Father’s Day games. Please contact the at 3:15-4:50pm. Dates and (www.facebook.com/ seen today originated in paign lobbying for the Festival in a big way and library to sign up so that program details available lmelibrary) or call the li- the last century. Though cause of Father’s Day. Her cash in on the sentiments adequate materials are on the TeenSpace Blog at brary at 385-4540. there are several people hard work began to show of the people. available at craft time. lmeteenspace.blogspot. who are credited for fur- signs of success when Page 10 • June 12, 2014 COURTHOUSE The Stark County News • countyenews.com Traffic citations - Ordinance violations - HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR SALE: JT Fennell Co. URS has 2 Heavy MUSHROOM Misdemeanors - Felonies now hiring Equipment Operator COMPOST 6-3-14 – Daniel J. full time production positions available in For gardens, flower Lewis – Driving on re- welders and painters. beds, and lawns, Benefits available in- E. Peoria! voked license. cluding medical, dental Please e-mail resume to shredded bark, black 6-2-14 – Cody J.A. and 401(k). Pay com- [email protected] dirt, white rock, 3/4” Capen – Failure to reduce mensurate with experi- gray chips for land- speed. ence. Please apply in scaping or drive- 6-2-14 – Cody J.A. person at 8401 N. Uni- ways, 2x4” in rip rap, Capen – Unlicensed. versity, Peoria or 1104 WANTED TO HIRE: Delivery Available. 6-3-14 – Kaitlyn D. N. Front, Chillicothe. Petroleum transport Call Ron & Sue Eberle. For questions call Murray – Permit unau- (309) 274-2145. driver. Preferably 2 309-493-5881. thorized person to drive years work experience on permit. 6-4-14 – Nicholas D. EMPLOYMENT/ with tanker hazmat en- DRIVERS dorsement. Must have Baldwin – Failure to re- URS has 2 Heavy clean DMV. We offer duce speed. Equipment Operator health insurance, vision 6-4-14 – Nicholas D. positions available insurance, paid vacation, Baldwin – Too fast for con- in E. Peoria! ditions. Please e-mail resume to and simple IRA. Please call 309-879-2221. 5-30-14 – Brian S. [email protected] Mead – Driving 1 -10 mph above the speed limit. 6-9-14 – Mark F. Dana – Operate vehicle without safety certificate. 5-5-14 – Dylan M. Thompson – Littering 9-15-13 – Dylan M. Thompson – Consumption of liquor/minor. 6-5-14 – Lisa M. Placher – Dog running at large. 5-24-14 – Tyler J. Leverette – Consumption of liquor/minor. 4-26-14 – Thomas L. Anderson II – Driving on revoked/suspended license/DUI. 6-3-14 – Daniel J. Lewis – Driving on revoked/suspended license/DUI. Marriage License 6-5-14 – Steven Odinson Gibata, Chicago and Emily Marie Vandenberg, Marcel- lus, Michigan. Incidents 6-1-14 – A domestic problem was handled in the 400 block of West Thomas Street. 6-2-14 – An employee at Rumbold and Kuhn Inc. of Toulon, reported a burglary after evidence was discovered of the incident at the business. 6-3-14 – Daniel J. Lewis, 30, Wyoming, was arrested for driving on a revoked license. He was also found wanted on an outstanding Henry County warrant. He posted $150 cash bond for the traffic violation and $200 cash bond on the Henry County warrant before being released with pending court dates. 6-3-14 – Kaitlyn D. Murray, 19, of Wyoming was cited for allowing an unauthorized It Couldn’t Be Easier to Place a Classified Ad person to drive a vehicle. 6-3-14 – Patty Hedgepath, 57, of Bradford, reported criminal damage to property with the PRAIRIE SHOPPER go to involving their 2013 Cougar trailer which was vandalized. The incident remains under investigation. www.ePrairieShopper.com 6-4-14 – Marsha L. Norberg, of LaFayette, reported criminal trespass to property after finding evidence of where an unknown individual had been in her home. 6-5-14 – Lisa M. Placher, 40, Wyoming, was issued a notice to appear after being cited on two offenses for allowing her dogs to run at large. 6-6-14 – Criminal damage to property was the source of a complaint in the 200 block of East Jefferson Street where a mailbox was smashed. 6-6-14 – Karen I. Kraklow, 50, of Toulon, reported criminal damage to property after her mailbox had been damaged. 6-6-14 – Connie J. Jacobson, of Toulon, reported a theft of items missing from the ,OOLQRLV/DZ1RZ Toulon Cemetery. 6-7-14 – Sarah E. King, 21, of Wyoming, was issued a notice to appear for battery. Legal News You Can Use 6-7-14 – William J. Self, 34, Toulon, was cited for disobeying a police officer, driv- Illinois Law Now is an ongoing series of short answers to common legal questions distributed ing under the influence and driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content monthly by the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Press Association. over .08. He posted $100 cash bond and surrendered his driver’s license. 6-3-14 - Cody J.A. Capen, 17 of Wyoming, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid driver’s license. Question: I won a while holding wrongdo- divorce case to help pre- judgment in small claims ers accountable for their vent the spouse who left court, but the defendant conduct. If the owner or from getting equity in the Accidents has not paid me. What manager of the property home? 6-15-14 – A deer related vehicle accident occurred on Route 78 approximately 500 steps can I take to obtain is found negligent, he or Answer: In Illinois, feet north of 1000 N. The driver involved was Justine K. Wright, 19, of Toulon. There the amount he owes me? she may be liable for mon- spousal abandonment is were no injuries reported. Answer: If you have etary damages including considered grounds for tried unsuccessfully to past and future medical dissolution of the mar- collect the funds, contact expenses, permanent dis- riage. Illinois divorce law Property Transfer the clerk of the court that ability, disfigurement and requires that the property heard your case to obtain property damages. The be divided equitably but 6-2-14 – Kathryn Bright to Jamie S. Mullinix, Randolph H. Mullinix; PT SE ¼ 24- the forms necessary for amount depends on a not necessarily equally. 13-5. garnishment of wages. If number of factors such as Generally, the court is pro- 6-2-14 – Darla S. Ewing to Steven L. Ewing; PT NE ¼ 18-13-5 Plus easement. the defendant still does the specific circumstances, hibited from using mari- 6-3-14 – Linda Lockwood, Anne Snowball to Tiffany N. Macy; Toulon Lot 2, King’s not pay, you may be able the degree of negligence, tal misconduct including Sub of PT Blk 3 John Culb West’n Add’n. to file for contempt of extent of the injuries and abandonment in property 6-6-14 – Jennifer A. Koehler, Karl W. Koehler to Jennifer A. Koehler CO-TR, Karl W. court to enforce the judg- local laws. A lawyer with division and division of Koehler CO-TR; Undiv ½ Int. PTS NE ¼ Plus Easement & S ½ NW ¼ 5-13-7, PTS NW ¼ ment. Other enforcement personal injury experience debts. The court has the 4-13-7, PT SE ¼ 20-14-7, PT Lots 3,4 & 5 N ½ NE ¼ 29-14- 7. proceedings are available. can help you decide if you power to allocate prop- 6-6-14 – Shirley I. Vilatte to Tamara K. Belford; PT SE ¼ 35-13-6. Question: My wife fell have a case. erty to achieve substantial at a public swimming pool Question: Is someone equity between the par- and sustained several in- who was granted the pow- ties, but to do so, it must juries, none of which ap- er of attorney for health- consider the economic nor maintenance” without search may be grounds for com. If you have a legal pears to be permanent. If care legally responsible for circumstances of each giving residents dates or invasion of privacy. Your question, send it to illi- we decide to file a lawsuit, the debts of the deceased? spouse. times they will enter? best bet would be to con- [email protected]. what are the chances we Answer: No, unless Question: Can the Answer: Check your sult a lawyer. can win the case? they personally guaran- manager of an apartment lease since it may allow Answer: You may be teed payment of debts. complex legally enter in- entering your unit for For more information able to seek compensa- Question: Can aban- dividual units to conduct emergencies. Generally, about Illinois law, visit tion for your injury or loss donment be used in a an “inspection” and “mi- however, an unauthorized www.illinoislawyerfinder. The Stark County News • countyenews.com SCHOOLS June 12, 2014 • Page 11 Stark County High School Honor Roll - 2nd Semester Time is running out to apply Principal’s List – 4.00 Jared Code, Brianna En- Freshmen – Jenna na Raineri, Bobbi Storey, for financial aid for 2014-15 GPA dress, Dalton Hancher, Ehnle, Skylar Fletcher-Ad- Emily Swearingen, Taylor Black Hawk College ceived after July 1 may not Seniors – Elizabeth Briana Meinders, McK- ams, Grace Klooster, Laura VanWassenhove. students, do you have your be processed on time. Hippen, Meghan King, inna Molln, James Plotner, Rouse, Lily Sauer, Jordan Sophomores – Chadd financial aid done for the For more information, Ashley Phillips, Victoria Hannah Rumbold, Eliza- Sparks, Brock Stotler. Boland, Michaela Breese, upcoming school year? visit www.fafsa.gov or con- West, Rachel Wilson. beth West. Clark Brown, Stephanie All financial aid forms tact the Black Hawk Col- Juniors – Kara Down- Honors – 3.25-3.64 Cook, Madison DeRuiter, and documents for the lege Financial Aid Office ing, Paige Gerard, Logan High Honors – 3.65- GPA Jessica Heuermann, Kayla 2014-15 school year must at 309-796-5400 or finaid@ Hollis, Heather Kieser, Sa- 3.99 GPA Seniors - Shelby Cart- Hockett, Sydney Pearson, be completed by Tuesday, bhc.edu or visit www.bhc. mantha Kieser, Maranda Seniors – Jacob Ber- er, Katrina Crowley, Kyle Helena Wyant. July 1. Documents re- edu/financialaid. Magnussen, Blake Ryan, chtold, Ryne Daum, Jade Gehrt, Gabe Hovendon, Freshmen – Wendy Michael Schott. Molln, Madisyn Paxson, Brandon Humes, Adria Illa Adams, Hannah Brewster, Sophomores – Tasjian- Shawn Perry, Colton Send- Romani, Clayton Kieser, Remy Dabbs, Mikaela De- 2014 Certification th na Bachman, Dylan Ford, ers, Tiffany Shults, Chad Austin King, Brandi Mc- Wolfe, John Groter, Tyler Reminder: July 15 , 2014 Bailey Herridge, Payton Stocking, Cole VanDaele. Gava, Blaze Porter, Jacob Hahn, Teresa Heuermann, The Stark County must be certified by July Hufnagel, Chase Johnston, Juniors – Colyn Dailey, Price, Shelby Raineri, Jeanna Kieser, Seth King, Farm Service Agency 15th in order to be eligible McCauley Johnston, Jamie Victoria Harmon, Payton Landon Reeves, Jordan Bryce Knowles, Bailey (FSA) Office is reminding for payment for the 2014 Joos, Sage Pearson, Ethan Letko. Rumbold, Anna Steelman, Longman, Courtney Ouart, producers and landown- farm program and to Scholl, Joel Stahl, Trace Sophomores – Caleb Cole VanWassenhove. Bailey Real, Kaley Rouse. ers that the certification maintain cropping history. Tuthill, Luke Wilson. Clancy, Keith Ehnle, Cait- Juniors – Jared Dough- deadline is July 15, 2014. We will be releasing in- Freshmen – Yosita lyn Lacy, Grace Park, Lucas erty, Brody Elliott, Bryanna All producers who were formation about the new Beamer, Matthew Bowen, Wisnefski. Hewitt, Thorin Hicks, Jen- enrolled in the 2013 ACRE farm program through the program must also turn in new electronic email sys- Way to go honor roll students! Keep up the hard work next year! production by the July 15th tem, Gov Delivery. Please deadline. No appoint- submit your email address ment is required, although so we can provide you with th large operations may want this free service. Stark County Junior High Honor Roll – 4 Quarter to call and make arrange- For more information, High Honors – All As 8th grade – Miranda Bessler, Ma- sewetter, Emma Kraft, Kylee Lindley, ments. contact the staff at the 6th grade – Elena Hafner, Drake kayla Morales, Brooke Rennick, Cade Justice McGwinn, Jordyn Meinders, It is anticipated that Stark County FSA Office at Johnston, Schuyler Melton, Brooke Tuthill, Ashleigh Williams Priyana Patel, Daegan Porter, Ty 2014 Farm Program Sign- (309) 286-2261 or drop an Montgomery Honor Roll – B Average Schierer, Treyton Scholl, Faith up will occur in late 2014 email addressed to sarah. 7th grade – Patrick Crowley, Kylee 6th grade – Nathan Adams, Leah Sparks, Emma Webster or early 2015. Please re- [email protected]. Davis, Braden Ely, Brianna Gehrig, Bantz, Wyatt Bantz, Ryan Bogner, 8th grade – Matthew Baum- member that 2014 crops Tori Lomelino, Daphne Plotner, Jack Kail Breese, Katrina Demetreon, gardner, Quinlan Breese, Macken- Wilson Hunter Donovan, Gage Foglesonger, zie Brown, Keith Clemons, Sydney 8th grade – Alli Dennison, Grace Donovan Ford, Lauren Jones, Sydney Demetreon, Abby Dennison, Mae- Hicks, Troy Hippen, Mitchell Martin, Pearson, Amada Perry, Josie Price, gan DeWolfe, Tori Donovan, Em- Eric Meaker, Matthew Roark, Mack- Jared Rouse, Ashlee Rynearson, Jo- ily Fairfield, Drew Ford, Ashley Gale, enzie Snyder, Mckenzie Wages, Drew seph Wells Cammille Gaspard, Canaan Gerber, Wells 7th grade – Brandon Bennett, Cole Goodell, Mitchell Herridge, Honors – All As, 1 B Payton Browning, John Carroll, Riley Ana Joos, Jakob Kieser, Sydney Kun- 6th grade – Rachel Adair, Olivia Down, Christopher Dyken, Dawson zle, Katie McCauley, Jacob Orrick, Frail, Lyla Longabough, Caleb Rain- Dyken, Faith Elsasser, Cameron Fan- Mallery Pearson, Sarah Pike, Kay- eri, Christopher Roark, Layne Sauer del, Keegan Gerard, Noah Gibson, lynn Steelman, Taytum Tyree, Faith 7th grade – McKenzie Evan, Grace Allison Gosnell, Heather Hamilton, Vaughn. Rumbold, Alayna Steward Heather Heuermann, Allanah Kie- Event food vendors must register with Health Dept. The Henry and Stark ers. this education to local County Health Depart- Therefore, the Health event food vendors really ments’ Environmental Department would like is a win-win for every- Health Division notes that to remind area residents one. Food vendors can 7 Ways To Stay most local community that if you are preparing be confident in the food calendars from the Me- to serve food to the Pub- they prepare and serve, In The Know morial Day holiday to the lic through an event that and local residents can We cover all the Labor Day observance will is up to two consecutive rest assured that food # city, village, county feature many community days and/or no more purchased at local events 2 & school meetings! events. Summertime is than 12 intermittent days is safe.” outdoor activity time. It’s in any calendar year that The staff of the the season for community you are required to reg- Health Department urg- ister with es everyone to practice the Health good food handling hab- Depart- Dorothy David, its before, during and af- ment so Environmental Health ter warm weather meals. that we Services Director Please remember to send can better your completed food reg- assist you aim of this registration is istration forms if you are in the sani- not to dictate but to edu- serving to the public. Help tation stan- cate. We really want local make summertime fun, The dards of food handlers to have the delicious and safe. For Your source for everything local food prepa- more information on the latest and most up-to-date 101 West Main • Toulon ration. information on food safe- Health Department’s Food 286-4444 Doro- ty. By registering with the Program visit our website www.countyenews.com thy David, Health Department local at www.henrystarkhealth. Environ- food vendors can have the com or find us on Face- activities, festivals, and mental Health Services Health Departments staff’s book at Henry and Stark events, family reunions, Director with the Henry expertise and guidance at County Health Depart- backyard barbecues and and Stark County Health their disposal.” ments. other friendly get-togeth- Department states, “The David adds, “Offering

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Fire (continued from page 1) the money bank bags and want to thank all the com- her purse and she, with munity who trusted in Schaffer, started to the rear me to have a nice grocery exit of the building when store. We put two years of they remembered that the work into it. Now we have LP gas tanks were just out- lost the whole store. side the door. “I especially want to They reversed direc- thank all the firemen from tion and headed toward all the fire departments the front exit door. By who came out and tried to then, the fire had com- help save it. I’m so thank- pletely engulfed the drink ful that no one got hurt.” machine located near the “Thank you to all the front door. She and Schaf- employees who worked for fer ran past the fire to the me,” said Patel, who won- outside and seconds later dered aloud if the store the front window explod- would be back. ed. There are six employ- Outside across the ees who have lost their street, Henderson broke jobs now because of the down in a flood of over- devastating fire. whelming emotions and Toulon Fire Depart- tears. ment was first on scene at Sunday, Henderson approximately 2:15 p.m. was asked to comment They immediately began Crews and fire hoses lined Main Street. In all 14 departments from 16 districts assisted in the blaze. on the tragedy, “I’m so fighting the fire that had thankful for everyone who quickly made its way out- helped in fighting the fire. side the front of the build- I’m so proud to be from ing. Toulon, Illinois, because of Toulon Fire quickly the community and how called for assistance from they supported us during Wyoming-Speer and the fire. LaFayette fire depart- “As manager of the ments. store, I want to thank A total of 14 fire de- everyone who shopped partments from around there, whether it was a cart the region were called in full or just a few items. We to assist in fighting the fire, need this store back! Chad including Bradford-Camp is an awesome boss to Grove, Kewanee Com- work for.” munity Fire, Elmwood, Toulon Fire Chief Andy Colgan, right, talks to a SCN photos The first arriving crew put out the initial visible Chad Patel of Wyo- Brimfield, Williamsfield, concerned John Leezer, who’s building was right next door. flame. From left to right, 2nd Assistant Chief Joe ming rushed to Toulon Chillicothe, Galva, Ke- Rediger, Lieutenant Ron Musselman, and former from the Wyoming Super wanee City, Henry, Lacon- firefighter and State Bank of Toulon president, Doug Valu grocery store. He and Sparland, and Princeville- Parrott. wife Parul operate both Akron. the Wyoming and Toulon Firefighters success- Super Valu grocery stores. fully kept the flames from Patel could see the spreading to adjacent situation was not going to business buildings that have a positive outcome. house the Leezer Insur- He commented, “This is ance Agency and the R- terrible!” as he walked past Bar. Both of those busi- The News at the fire site. nesses received extensive Monday he stated, “I smoke damage and water A high hoe was used to demolish a portion of the rear of the building to extinguish any remaining fire. in the basements. to be monitored by the The group has not yet Six hours after the Toulon Fire Department had a chance to meet to alarm was sounded, fire for several hours later. decide on a plan of action crews began to collect and The building is owned in regards to the grocery pack up their equipment. by Stark County Ventures, store’s future or site. The fire had been re- a group of local investors The immediate cause duced to smoldering piles who are invested in having of the fire is being investi- of material that continued a grocery store in Toulon. gated.