Stark Co. Board Hears Update on New School by JOHN A

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Group presented an update on The existing gym, built in 1960, budgeting and scheduling of the would still be used, as would the proposed new high school build- Junior High’s small gymnasium. ing in Toulon at Monday’s meet- Also, the school district has indi- ing. cated that additional parking Speaking to the board were spaces are desired beyond those Farnsworth Group representative currently planned with the new Scott Burge and CORE Construc- school building. The new spots tion director of preconstruction would be part of the $15 million Caleb Wyss. Both agreed that a project cost. $15 million price tag for the proj- There was also discussion con- These two historic buildings on Front Street in downtown Galva, Liberal Hall to the left and the Loomis Building to ect is feasible. cerning heating and air-condition- the right, face an uncertain future, as they will be sold at a tax auction later this year. Pictured below is an 1873 In addition, Burge said that the ing systems in the Junior HIgh advertisement for Liberal Hall. Photos by Carol Townsend. school district has a “wish list” of building, but Wyss said that at this items connected with the project. time the estimated cost of $3 to $4 The big ticket item is a new gym- million is not feasible. Galva’s latest downtown challenge nasium at the high school, which Highlights from the proposed By CAROL TOWNSEND is not part of the $15 million total. project timeline includes a bid For The Prairie News Wyss said he estimated the cost of period from June 21 to July 9, GALVA – Many downtown building a new gym would be ap- 2021. Construction of the new buildings here have been revi- proximately $2.4 million and Continued on Page 2 talized in recent years, including the former Opera House, which had a grand reopening Galva returns to five-day in late February for Anderson INSIDE: Pie Day Friday is Family Coffee and the Beatle a hit at Anderson Family school week, seeks grant Box Emporium. Coffee in Galva, Page 5. But the City of Galva faces By CAROL TOWNSEND make remote learning easier. other challenges downtown, sound, according to Dyer, and For The Prairie News The grant would also provide tu- including the historic building would need costly renovation. GALVA – With students headed tors for students to catch up on at 314 Front St., the address Both buildings now are in back to in-person schooling five credits and pay for some student- given to the former Liberal violation of city code and the days, the Galva School board on courses at Blackhawk College. Hall and the Loomis Building. city hired a company to board Monday heard about an Esser II The board approved Galva stu- According to City Adminis- up the windows outside the COVID Relief Grant that could dents returning to school five days trator David Dyer, back taxes old Liberal Hall. The city has bring $524,000 to the district. a week starting March 16. The on the building were sold to a also poured new sidewalks Outgoing Superintendent Doug day is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students O’Riley said his successor, Joe get a snack about 9:30 a.m. and Henry County trustee. Dyer water off. around much of the building, redone the sewer lines and in- Becker, are working on the grant lunch is sent home. The district said the building will be up for Dyer said the city had an a tax auction after July 31, stalled new electrical service. application that is due June 30. hopes to have as many students engineer inspect the buildings. after which much about its fu- The city even tried to nego- O’Riley said they were applying back as possible for the last nine While Liberal Hall checked ture will be determined. Dem- tiate a sale with present owner, for cleaning supplies, windows in weeks. Parents can still keep stu- olition is an option. seemed OK at that time, the Renae Keysmith, but Dyer both buildings, an air conditioner dents home for remote learning. Dyer said nobody has occu- next door Loomis building did said she was “not interested.” for the weight room, fee waivers Junior/Senior High School Prin- pied the buildings since Jan. 2, not. Built in 1914, the Loomis While all of that leaves the for parents, free breakfasts and cipal Joe Becker said plans are un- 2018, when the city shut the Building is not structurally Continued on Page 8 lunches and replacement of some derway for an outdoor high school projectors and smartboards to Continued on Page 8 Page 2 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com SCHOOL: Board approves $15 million in bonds Continued from Page 1 eral services provided to the school which several board positions are building would be from Aug. 16 to district: a bus lease with Midwest being voted upon. Board President Aug. 5, 2022. Demolition of the ex- Bus Sales for $15,035; a contract Ann Orwig said a special meeting isting school building would be from with M&M Lawn Service to mow may be needed to seat any new Sept. 1 to Oct. 1, of 2022. the Wyoming football stadium from members prior to the regularly sched- In conjunction with the Toulon ren- April to November for $35 per hour, uled April 19 board meeting. ovation project, there was a public up to 200 hours; and for Shirley After executive session, the board hearing on the issuance of $15 mil- Striping to paint lines on the football approved changing the title from lion funding bonds. There were no field for $1,500. Dean of Students to Assistant Princi- comments, as nobody from the pub- Also approved was the intergovern- pal; gave 3 percent salary increases lic attended the board meeting. There mental agreement with Black Hawk to elementary principal Jenna Bibb, were also no written testimonies. College for dual credit courses. In “assistant principal” of the Junior/Se- The board approved a “resolution addition, approval to post and hire nior High School Anne Snyder, and of intent to issue $15 million in student workers for 2021 was given. Tech Director Dale Heinold. Alli bonds for the purpose of paying There will be seven custodial helpers Chasteen was hired for fiscal year claims against the School District” and one tech-support worker hired. 2022 as an elementary teacher and for the project. Discussion without action occurred Victoria Harmon was hired immedi- Approval was also given for sev- concerning the April 6 election, in ately to be the musical art director. More charges possible against Toulon By JOHN A. BALLENTINE said two Class A criminal Slightom currently has nu- tion denied,” ruled Circuit For The Prairie News misdemeanor charges of re- merous current charges Judge James A. Mack. TOULON – Additional sisting a peace officer against him in three, pos- McBride then entered a charges could be filed could be filed. sibly four, counties. She not guilty plea to the two against Shawn A. For the bond reduction, said Slightom has violated recent felonies charged Slightom, 31, a Toulon McBride said Slightom has probation on past charges, against Slightom, which in- man who appeared in minor children who he refused chemical drug test- cludes burglary, possession Stark’s Circuit Court wants to see, but noted that ing mandated for that pro- of methamphetamine, driv- March 12 for a review and there is currently an out- bation, and missed ing on a revoked/sus- bond reduction motion standing Knox County ar- probation appointments. pended license DUI, and filed by his public de- rest warrant with a $10,000 “There is a pattern here aggravated battery of a fender, Robert McBride. bond pending should his regarding Mr. Slightom,” peace officer. During testimony, Stark client be released on bond Borden-Campion said. She Mack said a jury date County State’s Attorney from Stark County. said Slightom has missed would be required in June Caroline Borden-Campion Borden-Campion argued probation requirements in for a special jury setting be- other counties, as well, and cause of time related re- requested that Slightom’s quirements concerning a bond not be reduced. speedy trial. Slightom re- “Given the sheer number mains in custody at the of offenses while in cus- Stark County Jail and has tody and on other charges, I another court appearance cannot reduce bond – mo- scheduled for March 26.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 2021 Page 3 PUBLIC RECORD Incidents & Accidents Street to check a business where the plaint. alarm was activated, the door was 3-10– As the result of a traffic stop Stark County unlocked and nobody was present. in the 100 block of NW 3rd Ave., 3-5-21– Kyle J. Jones, 51, Toulon, A short time later an employee ar- Conner Kelly, 23, Galva, was ar- was cited for disobeying a stop sign rived. rested for possession of cannabis and driving without vehicle insur- 3-9 – Officer spoke to an em- with the intent to deliver, as well as ance. He was released with a notice ployee at the Kewanee dog pound traffic citations for driving without to appear. about two dogs they received that headlights when required and oper- 3-7-21– Wayne B. Dullin, 57, Tou- had belonged to a Galva resident, ating an uninsured vehicle. He was lon, was ticketed for but apparently had been transported to the Galva Police De- disobeying a controlled dumped in Kewanee. partment for processing and later access road. He was 3-9 – Officer re- released with a notice to appear in given a scheduled court sponded to a medical court. date to appear. emergency on SW 4th 3-11 – to a two-vehicle accident 3-9-21 – Shawn A. Street and drove the with damage only at the intersection Slightom, 31, Toulon, ambulance to St. Luke of SW 5th Ave. and SW 4th Street. was charged with two in Kewanee. As a result, Kathy Boss, 30, Kewa- counts of resisting and 3-9 – Officer advised nee, was issued a citation for failure or obstructing a peace that a resident lost a to yield the right-of-way at a stop officer. He remains in wallet in the downtown intersection. custody at the Stark County Jail. area sometime over the past week- 3-11 – to the 600 block of NW 1st Galva Report end. They did not want a report Street for a loose dog complaint. Officer dispatched: done at this time. The dog was returned to its owner. 3-8-21 – to meet with a sex of- 3-9 – to the intersection of NW 1st 3-11 – to the 300 block of SW 7th fender who moved to Galva and Street and NW 6th Ave. for a dead Street for a complaint involving an needed to register. cat lying in the roadway. attempted unemployment scam. 3-8 – to the 100 block of SE 1st 3-9 – to assist Henry County in 3-11 – to a suspicious vehicle Street for an attempted phone scam checking on a motorist assist sev- complaint in the 00 block of NW involving Social Security. eral miles west of Galva on Route 4th Ave. Officer located the vehicle 3-8 – Officer spoke to a resident in 34. The vehicle was gone prior to and spoke to the occupant. The the 00 block of NE 2nd Street about the officer’s arrival. driver said she had pulled over to a city ordinance violation involving 3-10 – to an unoccupied house in use the phone. burning on a non-burn day. the 300 block of SE 7th Ave. for a 3-11 – Officer, along with Stark 3-8 – Officer attempted to locate a possible burglary in progress com- County Medic, were dispatched to a subject wanted on a warrant. Sev- plaint. Upon the officer’s arrival, he residence south of Galva for a med- eral hours later, Jacob Swearingen, spoke to an employee of a house ical emergency. The subject was 24, rural Galva, turned himself in at rehab company that was hired to re- found deceased. The Knox County the Galva Police Dept. He was model and or resell the property. coroner was contacted. wanted on a Henry County warrant 3-10 – to a reckless driving com- 3-13 – to the 300 block of Com- for failure to appear on the charge plaint into Galva on Route 34 from mercial Street for a suspicious ve- of sex offender violations. He was the east. The vehicle was stopped. hicle complaint. given a notice to appear in court The driver had a dog in their lap 3-14 – to the 00 block of SW 9th and was released. that was causing a distraction. Ave. for a loose dog complaint. The 3-9 – to the 100 block of Market Driver was advised of the com- dog was returned to its owner.

The Voice of Stark and eastern Henry Counties Page 4 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 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 Who do we blame for not farming right? week of December and a week Box 240, Toulon, Illinois 61483. in July) by Lampe Publications Office hours are Mon. to Thurs., The tree-lined streets of the Univer- ing news on “catastrophic” topsoil and recent soil carbon indexing to LLC, 115 W. Main St., Elm- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. sity of Massachusetts (UMass) and loss into the mollifying language of measure how much “A-horizon” soil, wood, IL 61529. (309) 286-2185 hallowed hallways of Yale University ag economics: soil loss is about topsoil, has been lost on intensely- [email protected] are two places most farmers would today’s dollars, not tomorrow’s lives. farmed Midwestern land. not expect to find a hot debate over “Inevitably, the paper goes on to What they found, says Klinken- soil erosion. calculate the economic implications borg, was “shocking:” that “the A- And, yet, late this winter, staff at of these findings,” he writes. “And horizon [soil] has been completely both campuses attacked agriculture’s that’s how the agricultural press removed from 35 percent,” plus or ongoing failure to (which has barely noticed this study minus 11 percent, “of the cultivated protect farmland. so far) has read it: The loss of topsoil area of the Corn Belt.” Don’t worry, no on 30 million acres may result in a Plus or minus “11 percent is a large ivory tower was possible $3 billion loss to ‘Midwest- toppled. The stan- ern farmers.’” range of uncertainty,” he admits. dard Midwestern It’s what we do in agriculture, isn’t “But its meaning is plain. At best, 24 view of soil loss – it: we put prices on priceless items percent of the topsoil in the Corn that it’s a cost of like topsoil, clean water, and clean air Belt has been completely removed production like so we can continue to abuse these by farming. At worst, 46 percent has seed or fertilizer – Alan “irreplaceable resources” until we’re been lost.” took a long-over- GUEBERT forced to change. Both numbers are terrible and due hit, though. Besides, $3 billion isn’t that much, both point to how “modern” farming The examination began in mid- right? must change to remain viable and, si- February when Yale Environment If we can do that to “an essential multaneously, regenerative as climate 360, an online magazine published part of our common heritage,” top- change – not “efficiency” – impacts by the university’s School of Envi- soil, then it’s no surprise that “(t)he all farmers. The hopeful part is that ronment, highlighted a December narrowness of these assumptions… we already know what we must do has made it possible to farm in a way UMass study that showed “more than and we know how to do it. that is little more than slow strip- a third of farmland in the U.S. Corn First, however, we’ll waste pre- Belt” – or about 30 million acres – mining.” cious time on the blame game. “has completely lost its carbon-rich In fact, today’s obsessive devotion “It’s easy to blame the old topsoil due to erosion…” to economics – money – has flipped To anyone needing to eat a genera- an “old – and in big ag circles, for- farmers,” writes Klinkenborg, “...the tion from now, that’s stop-the-presses gotten – maxim that good farmers ones who broke the prairie and their news. don’t really think about raising crops: immediate descendants – for not And it was – but not in the corn- they think about improving soil.” farming in a way that conforms to and-soybean Midwest. Instead, the It’s also led to industrial farming what we know now. But we our- soil loss numbers caught the attention and “Industrial farming is like hold- selves aren’t farming the way we of one-time Iowa farmboy, Verlyn ing up the grocer at gunpoint for a now know we should. Who do we Klinkenborg, a lecturer at Yale and, head of lettuce – ‘efficient’ in the blame for that?” from 1997 to 2013, a member of the short term, but eventually disas- Who, indeed. New York Times Editorial Board. trous,” says Klinkenborg. © 2021 ag comm In a March 1 essay titled “How the And disaster is where we now are The Farm and Food File is published Loss of Soil Is Sacrificing America’s in topsoil, explain UMass research- weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. Natural Heritage,” Klinkenborg po- ers. To measure today’s soil status, Past columns, events and contact infor- litely chided the UMass geoscientists the researchers used high-definition mation are posted at www.farmandfood- for narrowing the research’s shatter- satellite imagery, “soil spectral data,” file.com.

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Pie Day Friday at hit for Anderson Coffee By CAROL TOWNSEND For The Prairie News GALVA – Friday Pie Day has been a hit this winter for Brian Anderson. Earlier this winter, Anderson Family Coffee opened for business in the former Opera House building located at 344 Front St. Anderson, owner of Anderson Family Coffee, had been operating out of Special Kneads Bakery since June of 2019. But in an effort to ex- pand, he purchased the Opera House building and worked hard for several The storefronts in the Galva Opera House building look fresh and new and house the An- months with friends and family to get derson Family Coffee and The Beatle Box Emporium. Photos by Carol Townsend. his coffee shop and gift shop open. Anderson said he had a good day on the Monday grand opening, selling plenty of coffee by the cup and the package. He said several people from out of town stopped by just for the chance to come into the Opera House building and see the historic old brick and tin ceilings. An even bigger hit has been Pie Day Friday. Anderson sold out all the pies he baked for the first Friday and has had to up his baking since then, with a wide variety of different pies. Store hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to Brian Anderson stands in front of the chalkboard he has had all his customers sign since 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 he opened in 2019. The sign now hangs in the former Galva Opera House building. p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wisconsin store, as well. can use that space. closed on Sundays. Coffee sales are located in the Anderson says he hopes to have The shop is open for carry out only building to the east and the middle the upstairs ballroom going this fall, at the present time until the rest- room is a gift shop called The Beatle though plastering the ceiling will be rooms are complete. Anderson has Box Emporium. On sale there are a big job. Anderson said the original plans for tables and booths for seat- items from local artists, including stage curtain is still upstairs. ing when the restrooms are in. pottery, blankets-quilts, candles, Anderson has more plans for the He has a roasting room and kitchen soaps, antiques, home décor, jewelry, coffee shop and for the west store- in the back and sells coffee by the Galva items, Galva sportswear and front, where Demarte Enterprises bag as well as fresh ground. clothing made by Brenda Jeffries. plans to start a magazine and a publi- Anderson said he also ships all over The Plaid Cow, a Galva company, cation on the history of Galva. That the world and his coffee products are also has interesting items in the shop. storefront was last home to the now- sold in several other locations, in- Anderson said he expects that more defunct Galva News. cluding Entwined and Krans Café in local crafters will be featured in the Anderson hopes to hire more em- Bishop Hill, Yer Kiln Me and a Few shop in the months to come. ployees when he gets going in full of My Favorite Things in Wyoming, There is also a room with a couch operation, but for now his daughters, the General Store in Dahinda, Polka and a few chairs so that if someone Galva High School students Liberty Dotted Dresser in Sheffield and at a wants to have a small meeting, they and Ava, help when they can.

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FFA members earn scholarship jackets Three Galva High School FFA members won jackets this year through the GROWMARK Mike Builta FFA jacket scholarship. Mike was vice president of GROWMARK and died unexpectedly. His wife Sheila and two daughters Haley and Kel- sey wanted to honor him by giving away 100 jackets in the scholarship this year. The three Galva winners are: juniors Alexis Spivey, TJ Conner and Taylor Burke. Spivey Conner Burke Park Board – The Galva Park Board plans to the Patty’s retirement was ef- Food Pantry – Shelves pantry and are ready to State of Illinois to see fective Jan. 31. are well stocked at the help when customers what information is avail- The board had an in- food pantry located at come in. able for opening the pool quiry from Bev Laramore First Baptist Church in The church is located for 2021. about her late husband’s Galva. Hours fare every across from Galva’s The board is still taking bench, tree and plaque. Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 Wiley Park at 211 North- applications for Superin- The bench is in place and p.m. and every Sunday west Fourth Avenue. tendent. Applications are the tree and plaque will after the 10:30 a.m. Blood Drive – The Red available at Porter Hay In- installed when the church service. Cross will have a Blood surance on Main Street in weather warms up. Face masks and social Drive at the First United Galva. The position pays Lions Club – The Galva distancing are required. Methodist Church in $7,500 per year. Lions Club is seeking Two volunteers, Keith and Galva on Tuesday, March Questions concerning members. Call Kevin at David Haga of Galva 23, from 1-6 p.m. To the Galva Park District (309) 883-1689. The make two trips a week to made an appointment, should be directed to Lions Club meet the sec- the River Bend Food please call 1-800-733- Board President Katie ond and the fourth Wed- Bank in the Quad Cities 2767. All blood donations Laurin in the absence of a nesday evenings each and bring items back to will be tested for COVID- Superintendent. month at 6:30 p.m. at the the pantry. Many other 19 antibodies. Results will Supertendent Lou Galva American Legion. volunteers work in the be available in 7-14 days.

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Galva Fire Dept. selling signs By CAROL TOWNSEND annual hog roast last August For The Prairie News due to the COVID-19 pan- GALVA – The Galva Fire demic. Department is selling reflective Fire Chief Nate Byers said address signs. The signs are the signs fit on rural mailboxes about 4 inches by 14 inches but have been also popular and cost $25. with residents in Galva. Signs are painted green with If you would like to order a white letters and help emer- sign, please call (309) 932- gency vehicles find your home. 2114 and leave a message or The project is helping the call City Hall at (309) 932- firemen raise a little money be- 2555 and a fireman will cause they had to cancel their call you back. Nelson honored by Betas GALVA – Sally Nelson is being honored by the Xi Kappa Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Galva for being in the organiza- tion for 50 years. Sally joined Beta Sigma Phi when she lived in Ga- lesburg and transferred to Galva’s sorority chapter when she married Harlan Nelson and moved near Nelson Galva 30 years ago. She was sent yellow roses by her Galva chapter and received a 50-year golden circle pin.

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DOWNTOWN: Building housed many businesses Continued from Page 1 buildings over the years. In 1940 the Bigelow, Hiran Law Office, two future very uncertain, past lives of Peterson’s purchased the building as banks (First National and Yocum), K these buildings are certainly colorful. headquarters of the Galva Creamery. and P Lodge Library Theatre, the Prior to Keysmith taking owner- There were nice apartments on the Galva News and many more. ship, Wanda and Bill Frisby operated second floor, with bay windows that In Liberal Hall, the auditorium ex- a ceramic shop in both buildings. have been removed. tended across the back or north of the When they retired and Bill passed The Galva Creamery, which has building. The center door is the door- away, the building was sold. since been torn down, was located to way which leads up to the second That is part of a long history. The the right of 314 Front St. floor. There were dances and plays in Loomis Building was actually the Before the Frisbys ceramics shop, this building and the stage still re- second structure on that property, and there was a laundromat and a Galva mains, as well as an old bank vault. was erected in 1914 by H.P. Loomis motor and blower business. Other No question, there is much Galva after a hotel was torn down in 1912. businesses over the years include the history in these two empty store Many businesses have been in the A and P store, Brown Lynch Scott, fronts just waiting for a new owner. SCHOOL BOARD: Galva prom set for April 24 Continued from Page 1 Swanson as coach for 8th grade girls tionary status for: Katie Bosnich, graduation on Sunday, May 16, at the basketball.; Sarah Townsend as Rachel Remmert and Josh Morris. football field. Prom is set for April 24 coach for 7th grade girls basketball; • Assignment of tenured status to at the River Music Experience in Da- Colton Garcia as volunteer assistant Josh Harris. venport. It will be a formal affair, for H.S. baseball; Shane Kaiser as • A formal retirement plan for Prin- masks required, social distancing fol- boys varsity track coach; and Caelin cipal Mary Kelly with a 6 percent lowed and no dancing. Foley as assistant varsity track coach. pay increase for 2021-22 and another The board also approved: • Assignment of third year proba- 6 percent increase for 2022-23. • Maternity leave for Kathryn tionary status for Holly Wangelin, • Approved the golf and cross Bosnich; Leslie Rogers as a volun- Heather Sellers, Jessica Dean and country co-op with ROWVA and teer assistant coach for junior-high Amanda Dynes. Williamsfield for 2021-22. and high school cheerleading; Darcy • Assignment of fourth year proba- • The school calendar.

LEGAL ADS ASSUMED NAME (30) days after the date of residents of the Town of Goshen in Hazardous Materials Adjustment Estate of WILLIAM H. SWATOS, Deceased – No. 2021-P-10 PUBLICATION NOTICE publication of this notice, an election the County of Stark and State of Clause (HMAC) Rider, with actual JR., Deceased – No. 2021-P-41 Notice is given of the death of Public Notice is hereby given that on the proposition to issue said Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of and prudent associated costs from Notice is given of the death of ROSEMARY A. ENTAS. Letters of on March 1, 2021, a certificate was bonds shall be held on the 15th day said Town will take place on January 1, 2020 through December WILLIAM H. SWATOS, JR. Letters of Independent Executor were issued filed in the Office of the County Clerk of March, 2022. The Circuit Court Tuesday, April 13, 2021 being the 31, 2020. The HMAC Rider is Independent Executor were issued on on January 13, 2021, to Thomas of Stark County, Illinois, setting may declare that an emergency second Tuesday of said month at applicable to Rate Zone III only March 5, 2021 to Giles S. Swatos, of Entas, of 6265 E 2370 St., Kewanee, forth the names and post-office referendum should be held prior to the hour of 6 o’clock p.m. at the (formerly Illinois Power Company 9116 Cypresswood Circle, Tampa, FL IL 61443, Elizabeth Bisschop, of addresses of all persons owning, said election date pursuant to the Goshen Township Building for the d/b/a AmerenIP service territory). 33647, as Independent Executor, 8775 E 2700 St., Kewanee, IL conducting and transacting the provisions of Section 2A-1.4 of the transaction of miscellaneous This reconciliation may result in whose attorney is Jordan J. Newell, 61443, Charles Entas, of 6908 E business known as Encompassed, Election Code of the State of Illinois, business of said Town and a changes to the Company's rates and Massie & Quick, 115 NW 3rd 2000 St., Kewanee, IL 61443 and located at 2529 Township Road as amended. If no such petition is moderator having been elected, will charges with respect to electric Avenue, Galva, IL 61434. Ann Stodgel, of 217 NW 2nd Ave., 1600E, Wyoming, Illinois. led within said thirty (30) day proceed to hear and consider delivery services in the Company's Claims against the estate may be Galva, IL 61434 as Independent Co- Dated March 1, 2021 period, then the District shall reports of officers and decide on Rate Zone III service area in Illinois. filed in the office of the Henry Executors, whose attorney is Heather Hollis thereafter be authorized to issue such measures as may, in The changes in rates and charges County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Michael E. Massie, of Massie & Stark County Clerk said bonds for the purpose pursuance of law, come before the will take effect after hearings and Cambridge, Illinois 61238, or with Quick, 115 NW 3rd Avenue, Galva, Published 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/21 hereinabove provided. meeting. The regular monthly after the Commission issues its final the representative, or both, within IL 61434. • • • By order of the Board of Education meeting will be held immediately Order. six months from the date of first Claims against the estate may be NOTICE OF INTENTION OF of Community Unit School District following the Annual meeting. The Commission docketed the publication, the BAR DATE, and any filed in the office of the Henry COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL Number 100, Stark, Knox, Marshall, Dated March 19, 2021 filing as Docket No. 21-0096. A copy claim not filed with that period is County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, DISTRICT NUMBER 100, Henry and Peoria Counties, Illinois. Pamela Wulf, of the evidence may be inspected at barred. Copies of a claim filed with Cambridge, Illinois 61238, or with STARK, KNOX, MARSHALL, Dated this 15th day of March, 2021. Goshen Township Clerk Ameren Illinois' offices located at the clerk must be mailed or the representative, or both, within HENRY AND PEORIA COUNTIES, Elizabeth Rumbold Published 3/19/21 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or delivered to the representative and six months from the date of first ILLINOIS Secretary, Board of Education, • • • online at www.icc.illinois.gov/e- to the attorney within ten days after publication, the BAR DATE, and any TO ISSUE $15,000,000 Community Unit School District PUBLIC NOTICE docket/. it has been filed. claim not filed with that period is FUNDING BONDS Number 100, Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes All parties interested in this matter Massie & Quick, LLC barred. Copies of a claim filed with Public Notice is hereby given that Stark, Knox, Marshall, Henry Electric Service may obtain information with respect Attorneys for the Estate the clerk must be mailed or on the 15th day of March, 2021, the and Peoria Counties, Illinois Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 1 thereto either directly from Ameren 115 West Northwest Third Avenue delivered to the representative and Board of Education (the “Board”) of and To the Electric Patrons of Illinois or by addressing the Chief Galva IL 61434 to the attorney within ten days after Community Unit School District Ann Orwig Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Telephone: (309) 932-2168 it has been filed. Number 100, Stark, Knox, Marshall, President, Board of Education, Ameren Illinois: Commission, 527 East Capitol Published 3/19, 3/26, 4/1/21 Massie & Quick, LLC Henry and Peoria Counties, Illinois Community Unit School District Ameren Illinois (or Company) Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706. • • • Attorneys for the Estate (the “District”), adopted a resolution Number 100, hereby gives notice to the public AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 115 West Northwest Third Avenue declaring its intention and Stark, Knox, Marshall, Henry that on February 26, 2021, it filed d/b/a Ameren Illinois FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Galva IL 61434 determination to issue bonds in the and Peoria Counties, Illinois with the Illinois Commerce By: Richard J. Mark, President HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Telephone: (309) 932-2168 aggregate amount of $15,000,000 Published 3/19/21 Commission (ICC or Commission) Published 3/19/21 Estate of ROSEMARY A. ENTAS., Published 3/19, 3/26, 4/1/21 for the purpose of paying presently • • • evidence (direct testimony) • • • outstanding and unpaid claims ANNUAL TOWN MEETING regarding the reconciliation of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE against the District, all of which Notice is hereby given to the legal revenues collected from its electric FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT unpaid claims have been heretofore residents of the Township of Penn in customers under the Company's HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS authorized and allowed for proper the County of Stark and State of school purposes and it is the Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of intention of the Board to avail of the said Township will take place on provisions of Article 19 (Sections Tuesday, April 13, 2021 being the 19-8 to 19-14, inclusive) of the second Tuesday of said month at School Code of the State of Illinois, the hour of 6:30 o’clock p.m. at the and all laws amendatory thereof and Township meeting room, Castleton, supplementary thereto, and to issue Illinois for the transaction of said bonds for the purpose of miscellaneous business of said paying such unpaid claims. Town and a moderator having been A petition may be led with the elected, will proceed to hear and Secretary of the Board (the consider reports of officers and “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days decide on such measures as may, in after the date of publication of this pursuance of law, come before the notice, signed by not less than 324 meeting. The Budget Hearing will be voters of the District, said number of held immediately following the voters being equal to ten percent Annual meeting. (10%) of the registered voters of the Dated March 19, 2021 District, requesting that the Johanna Mueller, proposition to issue said bonds as Penn Township Clerk authorized by the provisions of said Published 3/19/21 Article 19 be submitted to the voters • • • of the District. If such petition is ANNUAL TOWN MEETING led with the Secretary within thirty Notice is hereby given to the legal We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 2021 Page 9 LTC picks basketball all-conference By Prairie News Staff reports mores Destinee Harwood and Brenna Lincoln Trail Conference coaches have Schupbach of Princeville and senior team- picked all-conference basketball teams. mate Elle Schupbach. Sophomore Kali Senior Ryan Murphy of Stark County Yelm of Galva was honorable mention. was selected for LTC first-team honors, as Galva closed its season with a 55-42 win were seniors Sam Streitmatter and Cole over Midland. Stone had 25, Ava Strom Daily of Princeville. Senior Tanner Lain of added 13 and Yelm had 9. Galva made the LTC second team, as did IHSA postseason – The Illinois High Princeville senior Chase Williams and School Association Board of Directors has ROWVA-Williamsfield sophomore Gra- approved dates and parameters for some ham Wight. spring IHSA State Series. On the girls side, seniors Olivia Hopps • Bass fishing – Sectionals May 6, State and Kelsey Berchtold of Stark County finals May 21-22. made the first-team after closing out their • Girls track and field – Sectionals June senior night with a win over Putnam 2-4, State finals June 10-12. County. Other first-teamers were seniors • Boys track and field – Sectionals June Caitlyn Thole and Ashleigh Brawley of 9-11, State finals June 17-19. Princeville. Sophomore Lexi Stone of At press time, schedules for baseball and Galva made second team along with sopho- softball had not yet been posted.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 10 THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES Robert (Bob) S. Caldwell Hub and square dancing with the dren; and 4 great-great grandchil- Toulon United Methodist Church EDELSTEIN – Robert (Bob) S. Edelstein Do Si Do club. dren. Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy Caldwell, 84, of Edelstein, Ill., Bob was honest, humble and sin- She was preceded in death by her 229 W. Main St., Toulon passed away peacefully at his home cere, and we will miss his laughter parents; two children, Allan Westfall PO Box 538 surrounded by his family on March and guidance. We are thankful for and Theresa Westfall; two grandsons, (812) 698-9294 Pastor Ryan Anderson, members of Caleb and Joshua; and two sisters, Sunday School: 9:15 a.m., All Ages. 3, 2021, after a Sunday. Worship: 10:30 am three-year battle First English Lutheran Church – at Ruth and Leona. Check us out on Facebook @ with lung cancer. which he was a member – and the Verna graduated from Altona High Toulon United Methodist Church He was born June friends and family who called on him School. She also attended Black during his final days. The family Hawk East and various other col- Elmira United Presbyterian Church 21, 1936, on a farm near Deer wishes to thank Dr. Brian Cohen, Dr. leges. She had a love to study and Rev. Art Blegen J. Crabb, staff at Lincare, Dr. Fishkin could be deemed a “professional stu- 7874 State Route 93, Toulon, IL 61483 Grove, Ill., to Ger- (309) 896-3481 ald and Dorothy and staff at Illinois Cancer Center. A dent.” Verna worked as a custodian Services each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. (Rasmussen) Cal- special thanks for the second opinion for the Stark County School District https://www.facebook.com/Elmirachurch1852 dwell. of Dr. Bond, who saw the value of and also worked for WJRE-FM Ke- Caldwell His family saving a man’s eyesight even as he wanee as a receptionist. The Gathering Church moved to rural Edelstein where he at- approached the end of his life. We Verna loved to tend to her plants, Location: The Ely Barn tended the one-room South Hampton are especially grateful for Ruby, Jea- flowers and her Farmville farm. She 2403 Township Rd. 100 N., Toulon, IL 61483 nette and the staff at UnityPoint Hos- was a photographer and an artist. She 40°59’24” N 89°56’20”W Grade School, and where at 6 years Sunday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. old, he met Carol Gronewold who pice who helped us through this loved to draw and paint local land- Mail: PO Box 322 would later become his wife of over journey. scaping. Verna was a strong, deter- Wyoming, IL 61491 64 years. They both graduated from Cremation rites have been ac- mined Christian woman, who had a [email protected] Dunlap High School in 1954, were corded and there will be no public heart of gold. She was always willing https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringchurch.life married July 1, 1956, and became service at this time. Haskell Funeral to give a helping hand to anyone or & Cremation Services in Princeville any cat that may have needed it. Her 1st Congregational Church of Toulon parents of three sons. Guest Speaker Bob was dedicated to his family is in charge of arrangements. grandchildren were her greatest 218 N. Henderson St., Toulon and is survived by his wife, Carol; Condolences may be left for Bob’s treasure and she took pride in being 309-286-7340 Leave Message. two sons, Craig (Jamie) Caldwell of family on his tribute wall at the “best grandma ever!” She will be Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. in-person or Edelstein, and Rodney (Vickie) Cal- www.haskellfuneral.com. greatly missed by everyone who watch us live at https://facebook.comfcctoulon dwell of Clancy, Mont.; eight grand- Verna M. Westfall loved her. Cremation rites will be accorded. Galva Congregational Church children, Stephanie, Samantha TOULON – Verna Mae Westfall, Pastor Josh Ryner (Jeremy) Schaub, Sydney (Richard) 90, of Toulon, passed away peace- Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and 211 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Galva, Illinois 61434 Heinz, James, Taylor, Abigail, Dar- fully with her family at her side on Crematory, Knoxville has been en- (309) 932-3733 cie, and Heath; three great-grandchil- Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 9:26 trusted with arrangements. Service Time 10 a.m. dren, Waylon, Bexley, Hampton and a.m. Online condolences and/or expres- sions of sympathy may be made at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH one on the way; sisters Judy Elwell Verna was born on June 1, 1930, in and Helen (Bernie) Rock; and sev- Galesburg. She hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com. "faith in truth" 211 NW 4th Ave GALVA eral cherished nieces, nephews, and was the daughter Ruby J. Turnbull Main Service: Sun 10:30 cousins. Bob was preceded in death of Myrl L. “Mike” TOULON – Ruby Jean (DeBord) New Preacher! Bryan Griem by his parents; brother-in-law Jerome and Beulah G. Turnbull died peacefully March 11 at (309) 932-2713 Elwell; and his beloved son, Doug (Lundeen) Ken- the Toulon Rehabilitation and Health GalvaBaptistChurch.com who passed in 2016. ney. Care Center. LIST YOUR CHURCH HERE Bob started working for his father Verna is sur- Ruby’s life will be remembered and Join the directory for $150 per year. For just $3 per week, at Caldwell Brothers Soil Service, vived by her 7 celebrated by family at the Toulon put your information in 7,000 newspapers every Friday. took an apprenticeship at Caterpillar, children, Susan United Methodist Church, Saturday, In addition, if you run ads you will automatically be given retired after 34 years at Long Rock (Randy) Stewart Westfall March 20, 2021, at 2:30 pm. Burial the lowest rate of $4.25 per column inch. Company, and then established Cal- Please email information to: [email protected] or mail it of Florida, Joanne will be at Evergreen Memory Gar- (with a check made out to Lampe Publications LLC) to: dwell Trucking with his sons, Craig (Thomas) Benge of Bishop Hill, Rita dens, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, The Prairie News; PO Box 240; Toulon, IL 61483-0240. and Doug. He also farmed nearly his Singer of Toulon, John (Pamela) memorials may be made to Toulon entire life. Westfall of Joy, Cindy Adams of United Methodist Church prioritized Bob loved spending time with his Florida, Tom Westfall of Wataga, to Cunningham Home, Toulon Public friends and family, taking fishing Lisa (Kevin) Collinson of Galva; 2 Library and the Toulon Nutrition Site. trips to Canada, hunting, camping, sisters, Lois Winkler of Galesburg For a full obituary and to leave con- and traveling the U.S. He and his and Delores Barman of Okla.; 15 dolences for the family, please visit wife enjoyed ballroom dancing at the grandchildren; 23 great-grandchil- www.haskellfuneral.com.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 2021 Page 11 FOOTBALL: More coop participation for Cougars Continued from Page 12 team’s biggest strengths. STARK COUNTY improve on a 2-7 finish. MID-COUNTY We may not be the biggest (Games 7 p.m., unless noted) (Games 7 p.m., unless noted) Opening day has been • March 20 - vs. United • March 20 - vs. Ridgewood, 1 time out there, but everyone delayed, though, as Satur- (Oneida), 1 p.m., ppd. p.m. has become much faster,” day’s game with United • March 26 - at Princeville • March 26 - at Ottawa Mar- Gullstrand said. “Knowl- was postponed. • April 1 - at Stark County quette edge of schemes will help • April 1 - vs. Mid-County Gullstrand took on his • April 9 - vs. Mercer County out as well.” (Oneida) • April 9 - at Annawan-We- first head coaching experi- • April 16 - at Ridgewood thersfield Familiarity also helps ence in June of 2019, less • April 23 - vs. Ottawa Mar- • April 16 - at Princeville with coop communities. than two months before the quette (Galva) • April 23 - vs. Mercer County Last week, Williamsfield season opener. In the was site for a football prac- summer of 2020, instead of man, Nathan Welch, Mark Kuberski (QB/DB), Carson tice for the first time in 50 learning names, he ran Dennis, Seth Johnson, Malek (QB/DB), Parker years. That has boosted football drills. And he had Hunter Ramage and Cal Sornberger (WR/DB), Mat- turnout, with 31 players 50 or more players out for Clucas. Many of the same thew Sanchez (RB/LB), from ROWVA and 24 from practices, even with the fall names started on defense, Josh Dunn (OL/DL) and Galva and Williamsfield. In season very uncertain including Hopping, Welch, Jett Olson (RB/LB). junior high, 16 of 33 Now with football finally Johnson, and Clucas. Other “Team speed is one of our players are from ROWVA. allowed, Gullstrand hopes defensive returnees are to build on that enthusi- Chase Davis, Hunter Fo- asm. On offense Mid- glesong and Trevor Bird. County returns Parker Gullstrand’s list of top Hopping, Denver Weed- newcomers includes Logan

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion The Prairie News Sports THE PRAIRIE NEWS • March 19, 2021 Stark on way up Lady Rebels start Numbers, talent better for Rebels VB season with win By JEFF LAMPE By JEFF LAMPE Against Galva, junior For The Prairie News Mid-County For The Prairie News Abi Gosnell showed up big If ever there was a foot- Opener Postponed TOULON – With four with five digs and two ball season to be one year Mid-County’s season starters back, the Stark kills. away from fully loaded, opener Saturday against County volleyball team “We have a great group this is it. That’s good news Monmouth United has was hoping to show real of motivated girls,” said for fans of Stark County been called off for COVID improvement from a 9-22 first-year coach Mary Jo football, as the Rebels will issues at United. A March finish one year ago. So far Groter, who is being as- field a much more compet- 22 frosh-soph game is so good after one match. sisted by her sister, Eliza- itive team, but are still also postponed. In Monday’s season beth Groter. “I believe with likely a season away from Meinders (RB/LB), 6-foot- opener, the Lady Rebels hard work and determina- reaching their full poten- 4, 290-pound lineman topped Galva at home, 25- tion we can have a winning tial. Blake Orwig, Ethan Un- 11, 25-10, behind big season. We’re excited to be Even so, the six sopho- nights by some of those leading this program and mores who started last year hold (DB), Cole Regan Intensity in practice has been good for Stark County, which seniors. are expecting great things.” are ready to give out more (DB) and Avery Whittle (LB). Those sophomores started several underclassmen last year and looks to improve on a Middle hitter Kelsey The Lady Rebels JV also lumps than they take when rare sub-par finish for the program. Photo by Collin Fairfield. Berchtold had three digs won against Galva. the season opens Saturday helped Stark County win two of its last five games sophomores Ethan Baxter that LTC teams agreed to and three kills for Stark Stark County picked up a in Wyoming at Gary game Wednesday at West and be competitive in two (OL/DL) and Camren Wat- allow 100 visiting fans into County, which also got Johnson Field against son (LB). Those two are games this spring. The rest five digs and two kills Central and figures to be of the others. Ridgewood at 1 p.m. part of a group of 30 fresh- of the crowd is at the home from 5-foot-10 senior mid- tested in its next two Senior returnees include Ridgewood defeated Stark man and sophomores who team’s discretion, which in dle hitter Marley Hillan matches, traveling Satur- wide receivers Raidon County 22-14 en route to a have boosted the overall the case of Stark County is and three blocks and two day to face Annawan and 6-4 season last year. Porter and Brenden Gibler, turnout to 49. 500 home fans who will be kills from senior setter/out- then hitting the road for a “In 2019 we had six both of whom also play “After having two of our admitted for no charge and side hitter Olivia Hopp. Monday matchup at We- sophomores who started linebacker, and 6-4 offen- smallest rosters in history, must wear a mask. Games Berchtold and Hopp led thersfield. for us, three of them on sive lineman Matthew our numbers are back up will also be livestreamed. Stark County in kills last Galva (0-1) was set to re- both sides of the ball,” McCauley. this spring,” Noard said. Mid-County year while Hillan was tops turn to action Wednesday Coach Jade Noard said. Top newcomers accord- Noard said Annawan- With seven starters back in blocks. at Wethersfield and Thurs- “With that experience, and ing to Noard include senior Wethersfield is “the clear on both sides of the ball Setter Karsyn Rewerts is day at home vs. West Cen- increased depth, we feel lineman Tyson Price, jun- favorite” in the Lincoln and a full season to be- the other senior returnee tral. On Galva’s lower like this spring we will be ior WR/DB Keagan New- Trail Conference, with come familiar with Coach for the Lady Rebels, who levels, the 8th grade team very competitive.” ton, junior lineman Princeville and Mercer Grant Gullstrand’s system, can also rotate senior out- advanced to the IESA re- Those six are James Christian Brady, junior County also solid. Mid-County is poised to side hitters Lexi Davis and gional semifinal before los- Groter (QB/DB), Jack RB/LB Tristan Gerber and Spectators should note Continued on Page 11 Haylee Wilkins. ing to Midland.

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