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Volume XVIII, No.16 • May 15, 2020 • Published by Lampe Publications LLC

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The Prairie News

By Jeff LampeA group of central Illinois poli-

ticians said Wednesday they will pursue a new plan to reopen 11 nearby counties, including Stark County, under current COVID-19 restrictions enacted by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Announcing the plan during an online press conference were Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand and Peoria City-County Health Department Administra-tor Monica Hendrickson. Mayors from 10 other communities also participated.

Two key elements of the Heart

of Illinois (HOI) Sub-Region plan are reducing the geographic scope for reopening and speeding up the process. Counties involved are Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, Marshall, Stark, McLean, Livingston, Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle.

“Our No. 1 concern is to get our local economies started again and to do it very safely,” Ardis said.

Under Pritzker’s plan, the North Central Health Region encompasses all 11 counties in the HOI plan plus 16 others to the west and north.

“The regions are too big to be

practical,” Rand said.Ardis said the plan was sent

to Pritzker and to the Illinois Department of Public Health last Friday. As of Wednesday morning, there had been no feedback from the governor’s office, while re-sponse from IDPH was character-ized as “positive” by Hendrickson.

Ardis said Peoria hospitals have endorsed the plan, which is based on extensive COVID-19 data compiled from the HOI area by Hendrickson, who has a back-ground in epidemiology.

“If the governor comes out and says ‘No,’ our plan is going to con

SUPPORT FOR CANCER SURVIVOR Toulon city council OKs deal for jetterA Day for Deagan

Parade surprises Galva 7-year-old

By Carol TownsendGALVA – A parade of support filed

by 7-year-old Deagan Garcia’s house Tuesday,showing their support for him being cancer free after being diagnosed 6 years ago.

Deagan was diagnosed with two kinds of leukemia when he was only 16 months old. His mother, Sarah Garcia, said her son had a rough start and spent six months at St. Jude’s in Memphis. His first stay he ended up in ICU, on a ven-tilator and his mother said, “We almost lost him twice.”

He came home and finished his chemotherapy treatments at Midwest in Peoria on Feb.7, 2018.

Deagan is now cancer free and just got his letter in the mail from Galva Elemen-tary School that he will be in second grade next year.

Deagan is the son of Chris and Sarah Garcia and has a sister Kenzie Brown, 20, and twin brothers Christopher and Shane Garcia, 13.

Everyone kept it a surprise to drive by

his home and wish him well.

Some cars stopped to give him cards, posters and other gifts.

At the end of the parade three units of the LaFayette Fire Department passed by with lights on and sirens sounding.

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By John A. BallentineTOULON – The Toulon City Council passed by a 4-2

vote an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Princeville to jointly purchase a jetter for $22,000. Toulon’s cost would therefore be $11,000.

The jetter is utilized to flush out sewer lines with high-pressured water.

“It’s a piece of equipment you don’t use very often,” Mayor Larry Hollis stated. Hollis went on to explain that when the jetter is needed, it would be less expen-sive than hiring a company to clear out a sewer line.

The council discussed the two-year option clause of the agreement, which upon recommendation of City Attorney Michael Evans, would ask Princeville to change the clause to four years. The clause allows either party to “opt-out” of the agreement and recoup half of the cost of the jetter if for any reason a party is dissatisfied with the agreement.

Evans said since the jetter is not utilized that often, the two year option would not be enough time to decide if the agreement was amicable. Mayor Hollis said that he would speak with Princeville representa-tives to see if they would agree to a four-year option. Princeville passed the agreement at their last meeting.

Aldermen voting aye were Art Nutzhorn, Connie Jacobson, Jason Musselman, and Mayor Hollis. Voting nay were Ryan Kelly and Donna Lefler. Rob Finney was absent.

Hollis made appointments to city positions for the

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Area politicians pushing sub-regional reopening

Prairie News photo/Carol TownsendDeagan Garcia accepts a poster from a participant in Tuesday’s parade in Galva and poses with it (below right).

Stark Co. heeding Pritzker’s orderBy John A. Ballentine

TOULON – Based on fiscal and political realities, Stark County has no plan to break stride with Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home edicts to reopen businesses.

“I think I can say that all seven people who were in attendance (for Monday’s Stark County Board of Supervi-sors virtual meeting) are for opening up the businesses in the county,” said Chairman Al Curry, “But the No. 1 respon-

sibility of the county board is fiscal management of county funds. When we are so depen-dent on FEMA funding grants that go to the Illinois EMA to be dispersed, I don’t think we can get crossways to political powers more powerful than us.

“I think when you cross (Gov. JB) Pritzker, that line is drawn.”

In other business, the board passed two resolutions. A Good Energy agreement reso

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tinue to move forward,” Ardis said, estimating implementation will take 7-10 days.

Under that scenario, Ardis said businesses which rely on state licens-ing would need to take that into consideration before reopening.

On Tuesday, Pritzker said he would consider withholding federal pass-through funds to counties ignoring his stay-at-home order and said it “would be best” for the General As-

sembly to meet in May. The General Assembly on Wednesday announced it will meet in Springfield for a special session May 20-22.

Pritzker said those disobeying his orders are “outliers” who are “not fol-lowing science and data,” but rather are “listening to partisan rhetoric.”

While the North Central Health Region is currently under Phase 2 of Pritzker’s plan, Hendrickson said the current COVID-19 caseload in the HOI plan’s 11 counties would imme-

diately move them to Phase 3 – some-thing Pritzker said would not happen until the end of May, at earliest.

Under Phase 3, some non-essential businesses, salons and barber shops can open. Capacity limits would be in place and masks would be required. Gatherings of 10 or fewer would also be allowed.

Schools and parks are not impact-ed by the HOI plan, but remain under control of state agencies. State parks would be open in Phase 3.

upcoming year. Those included: City Attorney – Michael Evans, City Engi-neer – The Farnsworth Group, audi-tor – Meister, Hilton and Chitwood, TIF administrator – Jacob and Klein, TIF assistant and also deputy city clerk – Teresa Macy, Chief of Police – Gary Bent, with no appointments made for water-sewer or streets-alleys positions.

“I haven’t decided on which em-ployee I’m going to give which title,” Hollis said. The full-time employees for those positions are Josh Allen and Jake Streitmatter.

No changes to committee ap-pointments were made by Hollis. The city committees are (* symboliz-ing chair): Water and sewer – Lefler*, Finney, Kelly; Streets and Alleys – Jacobson*, Kelly, Nutzhorn; Police – Kelly*, Musselman, Jacobson; Parks – Musselman*, Nutzhorn, Lefler;

Finance – Finney*, Jacobson, Lefler; and Cemetery – Nutzhorn*, Mussel-man, Finney.

The council discussed the pos-sibility of limiting parking on Main Street in front of Ben and Julie’s Café Market to two hours. This will likely be instituted per the discussion.

In other action: Only one quote was received for the diesel and gaso-line tank electrical hookups and was from H & H Lighting, of Elmwood, for a council approved maximum $4,824. The council will advertise bids for surplus equipment of an old jetter, a safe, and a vault lowerer. Also a surplus Ex-Mark mower is being bid out for sale.

In addition, Hollis believes ap-propriations for the new fiscal year will remain nearly the same, but he worries that less money will be received for Motor Fuel Tax and sales

tax revenues this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic effects on busi-nesses and gasoline sales.

A bid for $2,600 to cut down and remove five trees on city property was approved from “Saw-N-Logs”.

Tabled was action on the lease of a skid-steer and also a direct debit measure to enable residents to pay water bills electronically.

Quotes for new manholes on city streets have not been received as of yet; park lights were approved for $889.50 to install a light on the park’s flag pole and to change the public bathrooms’ lights to LED-type; purchase of a third basketball hoop for $1,330 from Cunningham Recreations was approved for the city park.

The council then went into execu-tive closed session to discuss city employee wages.

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lution approved was for natural gas for county buildings to be purchased from vendor Good Energy.

An Emergency Declaration exten-sion resolution extends an emergency declaration – first passed in March until April 30 – to now extend through

June 1. This continues the Office of Emergency Management’s measures to deal with the COVID-19 situation for Stark County.

In a prepared statement, Curry read that the county board cannot vacate the governor’s orders because the board does not legally have that

authority.Curry said Stark County is current-

ly in Stage Two of Pritzker’s five-stage plan to reopen Illinois. Stage two is a flattening of the curve of COVID-19 cases. Stark has had only one confirmed case of the virus and that person has recovered.


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PUBLIC RECORD/THIS ‘N THATTraffic citations &Ordinance violations

5-4-20 – Michael S. Avery - Driving 21-25 mph above limit.

5-1-20 – Zachary L. Graham - Slow Vehicle/Amber signal.

5-5-20 – Alecia D. Dozard - Disregard official traffic control device.

5-10-20 – Clara M. Milby - Driving 15-20 mph above limit.

5-9-20 – Rajeshkumar B. Patel - Driving 21-25 mph above limit.

5-10-20 – Michael J. Sad-owski - Leaving the scene.

5-10-20 – Michael J. Sad-owski - Improper taffic lane usage.

5-10-20 – Michael J. Sad-owski - Transporataion/carry alcoholic liquor.

5-10-20 – Jacob L. S. Skinner - Speeding 26-34 mph over the limit. Incidents & AccidentsStark County Report5-3-20 – A motorcycle

accident was reported by a rural West Jersey resi-dent that occurred on the West Jersey Road, located west of West Jersey. The accident remains under investigation with possible citations pending through the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.5-5-20 – Isaac D. Lindley,

26, Camp Grove, was cited for leaving the scene of an accident. He was released and given a notice to ap-pear.5-5-20 – A 16-year-old

Princeville teen was ticketed for driving with no lights when required. 5-5-20 – David J. Babcock

Sills, 35, Peoria, was cited for violation of an order of protection, illegal trans-portation of alcohol by a driver, and driving without a valid driver’s license. He was released with a notice to appear on the charges.5-7-20 – Kristen L. Colvin,

24, Toulon, was arrested for driving while under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content over .08, and illegal lane usage. She posted $100 cash bond and was released.5-8-20 – Joshua D. Da-

vidson, 39, Kewanee, was arrested for driving on a suspended license and for disobeying a stop sign. He posted $250 cash bond and was released with a court date to appear.5-9-20 – Joshua D. David-

son, 39, Kewanee, was cited for driving while his license was suspended, operating an uninsured vehilce, unlawful display of registration, and possession of methamphet-amine. He was also issued a notice to appear for posses-sion of drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody and transported to the Stark County jail awaiting a court appearance.5-9-20 – Christian E.

Crockett, 26, Kewanee, was arrested on a Stark County warrant for failure to appear for driving without vehicle insurance. He was also cited for not wearing a seat belt. He posted $100 cash bond and was released with a court date to appear.5-9-20 – Brian B. Bandeko,

29, Toulon, was issued no-tices to appear for improper lane usage, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released with a notice to appear.Galva Report 5-4-20 – Officer was dispatched to the 00 block NE 4th Ave. for a loose and aggressive dog. The owner was contacted by phone and retrieved the dog. 5-4-20 – Officer met with Champaign County investi-gators to assist with a miss-ing persons case they were working involving a subject who used to live in Galva. 5-4-10 – Officer was flagged down by a motor-ist who wanted to report a traffic complaint/check welfare for a passenger who fell out of a moving vehicle near Altona. Officer was not able to locate the vehicle

in question after it was last seen eastbound on Route 34 toward Galva. 5-4-20 – Officer dispatched to a burning complaint on a non-burning day in the 600 block of NW 7th Street. The fire was put out. 5-5-20 – Officer was dis-patched to the 1100 block of SE 2nd Street in reference to a vehicle that had been sold by a private party and still had the previous owner’s plates on it. 5-5-20 – Officer was dis-patched to a domestic dis-turbance in the 00 block of NE 2nd Street. The suspect was taken by ambulance for evaluation/treatment. 5-6-20 – Officer spoke to a complainant by telephone in reference to a civil matter involving property being sold without permission. 5-6-20 – Officer was dis-patched to the 00 block of NE 2nd Street to assist the Illinois DCFS. 5-7-20 – Officer dispatched to a medical emergency in-volving a subject not breath-ing on Commercial Street. Handled by Stark County Medic and the coroner. 5-7-20 – Officer dispatched to the 100 block of NE 4th Street for a dog fight com-plaint. 5-7-20 – Officer dispatched to an arson complaint in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street. 5-7-20 – As the result of a traffic stop in the 100 block of SE 1st Street, Sage Helton, 22, Kewanee, was arrested on a Henry County warrant for aggravated domestic bat-tery and criminal damage to property. He was unable to post bond and was trans-ported to the Henry County jail. 5-7-20 – Officer dispatched to the Galva Park District for a group of people playing tennis. The park district is open for walking, but is currently closed for sporting activities due to COVID-19. 5-8-20 – Officer dispatched to the north edge of Galva for a reckless driving complaint. The vehicle was located and the driver was issued a cita-tion for lane usage by a Henry County Sheriff’s deputy. 5-9-20 – Officer dispatched to a disturbance complaint in

the 600 block of NW 1st Ave. 5-9-20 – Officer dispatched again to the 600 block of NW 1st Ave. for another distur-bance/remove unwanted subject.

Property Transfers5-4-20 – Vickie A. McMil-

len Field, Christopher L. and Timothy D. McMillen to Carol J. and Kristen P. Blake - Pt 27-13-6 SW. Consideration = $0.00.

5-7-20 – Tracy A. Gurnsey to Kenneth L. Gurnsey - Pts 14-12-5 NW and NE - 4496 Town-ship Road 400 N., Toulon, IL. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Lowell W. McKir-gan to Lowell W. McKirgan and Rose A. McKirgan - Vg of LaFayette - block 15 lots 1 and 2 - 200 Madison Street, LaFayette, IL. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Edward O. Ehnle, Dec’d by Exec. to Verla J. Ehnle - Pts 35-14-7 NE and Pts 26-14-7 NW, NE, SE. Con-sideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Darrel L. Ehnle - Pts 26-14-7 NE. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Mary Ann Knoblock - Pt N1/2 Und 48.287% Sect 26-14-7 SE. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Mary Ann Knoblock - Pt 26-14-7 NW. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Rita K. Bauman - Pt N1/2 Und 51.713% Sect 26-14-7 SE. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Steven E. Ehnle - Sect 26-14-7 SE W1/2 S1/2. Consideration = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Marvin D. Ehnle - Sect 35-14-7 NE E1/2 E 1/2. Consider-ation = $0.00.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Russell L. Ehnle - Sect 35-14-7 NE W1/2 E1/2.

5-8-20 – Verla J. Ehnle to Marvin D. Ehnle - Sect 35-14-7 NE E1/2. E 1/2. Consid-eration = $0.00.

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WYOMING – The Wyoming City Council met on May 11 for its regu-larly scheduled digital meeting on Zoom, but due to technical issues, was forced to end the meeting early.

While approving the minutes from last month’s meeting it became ap-parent that Alderman Ginger Carlisle had no audio input, although she was able to express her approval through head nods and hand gestures. While the group was trying to solve the is-sue, Mayor Pat Maher had difficulty maintaining an internet connection with his device. The council decided they would not be able to function in a way to properly perform their duties, and it was concluded that the meeting would be rescheduled for Thursday, May 14.

Wyoming City Council members will reconvene at the Paramount Theater to be able to adhere to social distancing restrictions, but the meet-ing will be limited to 10 people. All other staff and media will connect via Zoom.

Members of the community can remotely attend by downloading the Zoom app. Then simply click “Join Meeting”, and enter 3096954831.

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Bradford Legion makesMemorial Day plans

BRADFORD – Memorial Day 2020 will be very different from any in memory, but it will happen and Veterans will be remembered and honored.

Due to social distancing and other restrictions, the Bradford American Legion Post #445 will not be able to hold its traditional Memorial Day ser-vices and other events. However, the Bradford Legion plans to decorate the graves of the Veterans with American flags.

In addition, the Bradford American Legion Auxiliary will not be able to conduct its Poppy Day that week-end either. Traditionally, donations received from Poppy Day are used to support veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

In spite of these necessary chang-es, both the Bradford Legion and Auxiliary encourage you to observe the Memorial Day tradition of visiting cemeteries to honor deceased Veter-ans and family members.

The Bradford Auxiliary is also ask-ing for “poppy donations.” Contri-butions can be sent to the Bradford American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 445 in care of: Sheila McMahill (Unit Trea-surer), 343 Enterprise Dr., Bradford, Ill. 61421.

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Phillips earns master’s degree in accounting

Ashley Phillips, a member of the Stark County High School Class of 2014, has graduated with her mas-ter’s degree in Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University. She will start as a tax staff accoun-tant at Sikrich, LLP in Naperville in Sept. Phillips is the daughter of Nick and Sandy Phillips of Toulon.

Baseball, softball seasons cancelled

The Stark County Athletic baseball and softball programs have cancelled the 2020 baseball and softball sea-sons, joining a unanimous decision among the leagues in which they participate.

With another 30 day lockdown in place, not only for the state, but for most city parks and recreation areas, league directors said they did not feel they could safely hold practices, games and tournaments.

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Galva AMP music series cancelled due to COVID

GALVA – Given the ongoing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galva Arts Council has postponed the 2020 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series. In place of the normal concerts, the group will be hosting “virtual” concerts.

A video series, where performers will be recorded without an audience, is being planned. Americana groups, The Deep Hollow, from Springfield, Illinois, and Harvest Sons, from Peo-ria, are planned to be featured as part of this series. More regional groups will be announced shortly.

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foun-dation will allow AMP Grant recipi-ents who postpone their 2020 series to be guaranteed a grant for 2021, without a new application.

WIU offeringteacher scholarships

MACOMB – Western Illinois Uni-versity’s Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC) program is meeting the need for more rural teachers by offering education student scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Kevin D. AdamsPEORIA – Kevin D. Adams, 44, of

Peoria died May 8 at Methodist Hos-pital in Peoria, Ill.

He was born at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley to Vernon and Donna Adams. He grew up and went to school in Stark County.

Surviving are his wife Jodi, 8 chil-dren, 16 grandchil-dren, parents, three brothers, three sisters.

He was preceded in death by sister-in-law Holly Adams. He was an employee of Rumbold and Kuhn.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Michael H. BartoBRADFORD – Michael H. Barto,

65, died May 1, 2020. He was born Oct. 25, 1954.

Michael Barto was a loving hus-band to Rhonda, for 44 years and father to James Barto. James and his wife Jill are the parents of his beloved grand-daughter, Bristol.

Being a grand-father to Bristol was by far the highlight of his life. He was a lifelong farmer, farming with his wife at his side, and later his son and daughter in law.

Mike was known for his great sense of humor and incredible wit. He was very persistent, and would never, ever give up, or complain. People were naturally drawn to Mike, he rarely met someone who didn’t become a friend. No matter what was going on, he always had time for visiting. He was very loyal, honest and trustworthy. Staying true to his morals and convictions was very important to him. Mike was a man of integrity, who believed right was right and wrong was wrong. He thought one should be honest all the time, even when people were not

looking. He was a humble man who

believed in doing good deeds, not for the acknowledgment or glory, but for the sake of doing good deeds for others. Mike believed in mak-ing his own assessments of those around him based on their actions, rather than listening to rumors or what others may say. He was always the first to reach out a hand to try and lift someone up. Often he would hire someone just because they had a desire to work. He took great joy in being frugal, and seeing what he could build out of things that were obsolete or junk to most.

He had an engineering spirit and the ability to improvise an uncon-ventional repair in no time at all. Mike loved learning and could fix nearly anything. Sometimes he would fix things he had no use for, just for the challenge and to learn how it worked. Keeping up with Mike was a challenge no matter what he was doing. Anyone who was around him struggled to keep up because he always walked so fast!

Mike loved to travel and see new places, Aruba being his favorite. He was an explorer everywhere he went, going anywhere that wasn’t a “tourist trap.” New friends and great stories always followed any trips with Mike.

We all could learn a lot about how to live life and treat others from Mi-chael Barto. Dad, you will be dearly missed until we see you again.

Cremation rites have been accord-ed and a private burial will follow at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to “Veterans Helping Veterans,” a charity providing wheelchairs and handicap equipment to those whose insurance will not cover the expense.

James P. RowleyLaFAYETTE – James P. Rowley, 63,

of LaFayette, formerly of Kewanee and Peoria, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Unity Point Methodist Hos-pital, Peoria after a very brief illness.

James was born Dec. 31, 1956, in Peoria, the beloved son of Paul and Betty (Newman) Rowley. He married Lynn (Screeton) Matchett on April 10, 2003; she survives.

James is also survived by his daughter and son in law, Nicole (Matchett) and Brian Wear of Ke-wanee; two grandchildren, Kayleigh and Ethan, who were the light of his life; father in law, Earl Scree-ton of Kewanee; and his black lab, Lizzie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and aunt and uncle, Maxine and Bill Wormer.

Jim worked at S&S Builders Hardware in Peo-ria, where he wore many hats. He worked there nearly all of his life and was looking forward to retirement. He loved fishing, cooking, and fixing things for his grandkids. He also loved football and was a Vikings fan. He especially loved spending time with his family. Jim will be greatly missed.

A private family graveside service will be Friday, May 15, 2020, at Pleas-ant View Cemetery. Deacon Marty VanMeltebeck will officiate. Please leave an online condolence for Jim’s family at www.schuenemantumble-sonfuneralhome.com.

Donald E. LangGALVA – Donald E. “Butch” Lang,

66, of Galva, formerly of Kewanee, died May 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born Jan. 31, 1954, in Ke-wanee, the son of Donald and Betty (King) Lang. Survivors include his son, Joshua (“Shan”) Lang of Savan-nah, Ga., his daughter, Sarah (Chris) Garcia of Galva and eight grand-children; Xavier, Sean, Nehemiah, Serenity, Kenzie, Shane, Christopher and Deagan.

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THE FAMILY OF MIKE BARTO would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the many prayers, cards, phone calls, gorgeous flower arrangements, monetary donations,social media messages, delicious meals and much needed heartwarming hugs, received during the loss of our beloved son and brother. Mike was loved dearly by his family and will be forever in our hearts.

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WYOMING – Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 has selected Karsyn Rewerts and Kelsey Berchtold, juniors at Stark County High School, as their delegates to the 80th session of Illini Girls State.

Illini Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, was sched-uled to be held June 21-27 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, but was cancelled due to the continuing developments concerning Covid 19. Participants would have learned the way the two-party system works.

Karsyn is the daughter of Mark and Dee Rewerts. She is a member of FC-

CLA, FFA, National Honor Society and is involved in the high school musical. She is on the cheer squad and is active in volleyball, basketball and softball. Karsyn also plays Eastside volleyball

and Lady X-treme softball. She attends St. Timothy Lutheran Church and is involved in their programs, God’s Work, Our Hands.

Kelsey is the daughter of Danny and Trish Berchtold. She is a member of FCCLA, Student Council and National Honor Society. She is active in volley-ball, basketball and softball. Kelsey is a 4-H member, volunteer for the Stark County Athletic Program and assists with a little kid’s camp. She also plays AAU basketball during the summer.

Both of the girls helped with the SCHS Veterans Day Recognition dinner and program.

Wyoming legion selects pair for Illini Girls State

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A lot of people who take part in the membership utilize the tangible benefits. Illinois Farm Bureau has

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In addition, Stark County Farm Bureau has local discounts. We offer a discount at A Few of My Favorite Things. To see more of the discounts, go onto our website (www.starkcfb.com) or call the office.

Not all members are in it for the discounts, some are in for the lead-ership aspect. Stark County Farm Bureau has a board of 10 directors serving in the leadership roles. In addition to serving on the County Board, members are also encouraged to participate in programs offered on

the regional or even the state level. Illinois Farm Bureau likes to hear

from its members. Action Teams are made up of 10-15 volunteers on each of the four teams. Teams are divided into Quality of Life, Consumer Outreach, Membership Promotion and Leadership Development. Teams meet twice a year to brainstorm and develop plans for statewide projects.

And as always, you don’t have to be a farmer to be a member of the Stark County Farm Bureau. There are different types of membership for different people. Contact the Stark County Farm Bureau anytime and we can help you become a member or sign up online!

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NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Stark County Highway Depart-ment located at 411 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483 at 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, May 28, 2020, for furnishing materials required in the maintenance of Stark County Section 20-0X000-00-GM (Seal Coating). Contact SCHD at [email protected] to request a Bid Package for Seal Coat. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Highway Department (309) 286-5031 and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope endorsed with the Section number. Quantities included in these sections are approximately 19605.70 GAL Prime Coat (MC-30) Furnished & Spread; 141830.00 GAL Bit Ma-terial Seal Coat (PG 46-28) Fur-nished & Spread; and 5271.00 TON Seal Coat Aggregate (Load & Apply). IDOT Prequalification is required. Respectfully submit-ted: Judd R. Giffin, P.E.- Stark County Engineer Published 5/15, 5/22/20

uuuNOTICE OF LETTING

Sealed quotations will be received in the office of the Stark County Highway Depart-ment located at 411 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483 until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 for furnishing materials required in the maintenance of Stark County Section 20-00000-00-GM (County Spray Patch). Contact SCHD at [email protected] to request a Bid Package for County Spray Patch. The sealed quotations will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. Quotations shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Highway Department and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed with the proper section number. Quantities included in this section are: 8000 GAL Bitu-minous Material Spray Patching Furnished & Spread Interested parties may provide bids for only the materials they desire to handle. Respectfully submitted: Judd R. Giffin, P.E.- Stark County Engineer Published 5/15, 5/22/20


Sealed quotations will be received in the office of the Stark County Highway Department located at 411 E. Main St., Tou-lon, IL 61483 until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 for furnishing materials required in the maintenance of Stark County Section 20-00000-00-GM (County Aggregate Supply). Con-tact SCHD at [email protected] to request a Bid Package for County Aggregate Supply. The sealed quotations will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. Quotations shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Highway Department and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed with the proper section number. Materials for this sec-tion include delivery of various aggregate materials to the Highway Department. Interested parties may provide bids for only the materials they desire to handle. Respectfully submitted: Judd R. Giffin, P.E.- Stark County Engineer Published 5/15, 5/22/20


Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Stark County Highway Depart-ment located at 411 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483 until 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 28, 2020 for furnishing materials required in the maintenance of Various Townships Section 20-0X000-00-GM (Township Aggregate Supply). Bids will be opened publicly and read at the Stark County Highway Department, Toulon, Illinois at 10:00 A.M. Contact SCHD at starkcountyhighway@gmail.

com to request a Bid Package for Township Aggregate Supply. Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Highway Department and shall be en-closed in an envelope endorsed with the proper section number and title. Materials for this sec-tion include various aggregates supplied to various townships. Respectfully submitted: Judd R. Giffin, P.E. Stark County Engineer Published 5/15, 5/22/20


Sealed quotations will be received in the office of the Stark County Highway Department lo-cated at 411 E. Main St., Toulon, IL 61483 until 10:00 A.M., Thurs-day May 28, 2020 for furnishing materials required in the main-tenance of Stark County Section 20-0X000-00-GM Culverts. Con-tact SCHD at [email protected] to request a Bid Package for Culverts. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. Quotations shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Highway Department and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed with the proper section number. Materials for this sec-tion include various corrugated metal pipe culverts. Interested parties may provide bids for only the materials they desire to handle. Respectfully submitted: Judd R. Giffin, P.E.- Stark County Engineer. Published 5/15, 5/22/20

uuuCIRCUIT COURT OF THE

TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITSTARK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ESTATE OF ) ) No. 20-P-12DONNA J. EHNLE )

NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY Notice is given to creditors of the death of Donna J. Ehnle On April 27, 2020, Letters of Office were issued to Roy E. Ehnle, 433 Enterprise Drive, Bradford, IL 61421, as Indepen-dent Executor, whose attorney is Anne C. Rennick, 120 E. Williams, P. O. Box 90, Wyoming, IL 61491. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Stark County Courthouse, Toulon, IL 61483, or with the Representative, or both, on or before (a) Novem-ber 6, 2020, or (b) if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by the provisions of Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before the aforementioned date(s) is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without court supervision, un-less under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. You may obtain a copy of a form of a petition to terminate independent administration from the clerk of court at the above address. Dated: April 29, 2020 /S/Anne C. Rennick Anne C. RennickAttorney for: Estate of Donna J. EhnleP.O. Box 90Wyoming, IL 61491Ph: (309)-695-4701Fax: (309)-695-2119Email: [email protected] 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/20

uuuPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Galva will hold a public hearing on 26 May 2020, at 9:30 am, in the Chamber

Rooms of Galva City Hall, 311 N.W. 4th Avenue, Galva, IL, to provide interested parties an op-portunity to express their views on the proposed Downstate Small Business Stabilization application funded by Commu-nity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. All persons in at-tendance must wear a face-cov-ering, and the City reserves the right to enforce the Governor’s social distancing rules. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Debbie VanWassenhove, City Clerk at (309) 932 - 2555 no later than 11:00 am on 21 May 2020. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommo-dations for these persons. On or about 28 May 2020, the City of Galva intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Com-munity Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used to provide working capital for the benefit of Mary’s Family Dining And Lounge. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $25,000.00 and will address the urgent needs of the business due to the COVID-19 emergency. Information related to this application will be available for review before the public hearing as of 13 May, 2020 at Galva City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am, and 4:00 pm, or on the Galva City Website at http://www.galvail.gov/Business/EconomicDevelopment.php Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by a prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to David Dyer, 311 N.W. 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 171, Galva, IL 61434 no lat-er than 22 May 2020 to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concern-ing the proposed project, please contact David Dyer at (309) 932 – 2555 or write to David Dyer at 311 N.W. 4th Avenue, P. O. Box 171, Galva, IL 61434.Published 5/15/20

uuuIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISEstate of Davy L. Moline, de-ceased No. 2020-P-45 Notice is given of the death of Davy L. Moline, Letters of Office were issued on April 21, 2020, to Mary Jane Magee, of 1455 E. Keiser Road, Columbia City, IN 46725, as Independent Execu-tor, whose attorney is Michael E. Massie, 115 NW 3rd Avenue, Galva, IL 61434. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Henry County Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Cambridge, Illinois 61238, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication, the Bar Date, and any claims not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the at-torney within ten days after it has been filed. Massie & Quick, LLC Attorneys for Estate 115 Northwest Third Ave. Galva, IL 61434 Telephone: (309) 932-2168Published 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/20

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