Woodford County Journal from Eureka, Illinois • 2

2 WOODFORD COUNTY JOURNAL. ROANOKE REVIEW, MINONK NEWS-D'SPATCH. JAN. 21.J993 11 111! Legislators get ear full at landfill meeting El Paso couple dies in auto accident in rural Benson An El Paso couple, died at the scene of a car-tmck accident Monday in rural Benson. Dead were Richard E.

Evans, 75, and his wife, Dorothy C. Evans, 67. Th fatal crash was at 4:40 p.m. yesterday at the intersection of Illinois 116 and Illinois 117, state police at Cermantown Hills said last i night. A truck pulling an empty fertilizer trailer was northbound on 117 and the Evans' car was westbound on 116, which had a stop sign, police said.

The car stopped at the intersection and then pulled into the path of the truck, police said. They were not sure who was driving-both were thrown from the car. The truck driver, Robert McClanalian, 67, of Toluca, was taken to Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, where he was treated and released, police said. Mr. and Mrs.

Evans were taken to Froclich Memorial Home, El Paso. signature to relinquish local governmental control over the siting of low-level nuclear waste sites. "If this is signed into law," Thompson said, "well have a major problem." He said we need to apply the same type of safeguards to sanitary waste sites as with hazardous waste sites. "Our understanding of municipal waste has changed," he said. "We ought to take advantage of the type of understanding we have today." While the visitors listened to what was said at the meeting, none had a lot to add.

Representative Rutherford commended the community for the "level-headed way you've approached this." Senator Maitland said, "We've toured the site and we understand your concern. The four of us will take this into consideration and we'll be in touch." at the edge of the city. The law prevents hazardous waste disposal sites to be located above active or inactive mine shafts, within 1,000 feet of an existing water source, or within one and a half miles of a municipality without permission. Leiken said leachate from a sanitary waste site wasn't too different from that from hazardous waste. "It seemS logical if these restrictions are applied Jo hazardous waste then they should apply to sanitary waste, Leiken said.

He added, "It's just a wrong siting as far as we're concerned, and I think any community would agree." John executive director of Central States Education Center in Champaign, told the gathering of a piece of legislation that only needs the governor's ILLINOIS 117 FORMERLY 116A vv Locals in barbershop group A road sign tells all in the recent name change of Rt. 1 16A in rural Benson. It is now part of Rt. 117. Route 116 A is renamed Minonk, "we just object to a landfill on our border." Recent reports indicate the new owners of the landfill, USA Waste Services of Dallas, Texas, plan to expand the existing 17.5-acrc landfill to 600 acres, and to ship 500 tons of waste per day, eventually escalating to 1,000 tons per day.

"We will have the reputation of being a dumping ground for Chicago," said(Dave Uphoff of Minonk. "Landfills are needed, but there are appropriate and inappropriate places for them," he said. "We don't want to spend the next three years and $300,000 fighting a landfill that was wrong from day one." Ned Leiken, a Minonk attorney, suggested to the legislators a change in the wording of an existing state law which restricts hazardous waste disposal sites to include sanitary waste disposal sites, such as the one Eureka College senior interns at Heartline Eureka College senior Alicia Dalziel, Walnut, is participating in an internship with Woodford County Heartline in Eureka. Dalziel will work primarily through telephone referral network. Her duties will include answering calls, taking messages, and learning to refer clients to other agencies and service providers.

The 8-week internship will begin Jan. 12. 7 4 vs V- Lance Scott Scott designated Naval Flight Officer Navy Ensign Lance Scott, a 1987 graduate of Eureka High School, was recently designated a Naval Flight Officer whilcserving with Naval Air Training Unit, Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento, Calif. Presentation of the "Wings of Gold" marked culmination of 18 months of flight training. The curriculum include studies in aerodynamics, engineering, navigation, basic and.

advanced instrument training, extended navigation flights, air intercept control training, aircraft familiarization, training flights in simulators and numerous types of Navy aircraft. The son of Nancy Scott, Eureka, and Irvan Scott, he joined the Navy in June 1992. By JANET MEIL3 Mlnonk News-Dispatch Minonk City Hall was the setting for an early-morning meeting last Saturday between members of Citizens Against Landfill (CAL) and four state legislators. Coffee and doughnuts plus a quick tour of the landfill site north of Minonk was on the agenda, as well as many concerns voiced by members of the community." State Representative Dan Rutherford of the 87th District, Senator Johrt Maitland of the 44th District, Senator Robert Madigan of the 45th District, and State Representative Jay Ackcrman of (he 89th District, were invited by the citizen's group to listen to concerns over the possible landfill expansion. "We're not objecting to a landfill per se," said Here Paloumpis, Eureka College offers Fireside Reflections Eureka College has announced that it will offer a not-for-credit program entitled, "Fireside Reflections," beginning Feb.

4. The "reflections" will be presented six evenings in February by six of the college's professors: Feb. 4, Dr. Junius Rodriguez, "The American Frontier;" Feb. 9, Dr.

Rolf Craft, "Government Debt, How Horrid Is It?" Feb. 11, Dr. Joseph D. Henry, "The Romantic Synthesis;" Feb. 16, Dr.

William Staudenmeier, "Dilemmas in Alcohol Control;" Feb. 23, Dr. Loren Logsdon, "Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine: The Best Way to Live a Hitman Life; "Feb. 25, Dr. Sheila Bartle, "Writing a Life: The Memoir." Each course will begin at 7:30 p.m.

in the Browsing Room of Melick Library. The fee for the six sessions is $25. Enrollment is limited to the first 30 registrants. Reservations can be made through the college relations office, 467-6315, prior to Feb. 1.

the college and community is a way to bring the two closer together and to give the community a glimpse of the positive work that representatives of the college do in the community. PRIDE's Outstanding Service Award winner for November is senior Kelly Brasel from Centralia. Brasel was selected for the work he has done to further develop the College Art Club. Membership has been more active and has grown while it worked to make the artistic community a major contributor to the improvement of the campus. Individually, Brasel has donated several paintings: to Gunzenhauser Hall, designed T-shirts for various organizations, and is responsible for the artwork of various campus publications, In recognition of Brasel's service, Scottwood Floral awarded him a gift certificate.

I e. will now carry both the Illinois Route 1 16 and 1 17 markings. This change is necessary to comply with the Department of Transportation's policy on route markings. Illinois Route 116A is the last Illinois. Route to carry the designation.

This route received the 116A designation when it was first constructed in 1930. Currently, the designation is only used for "alternate" routes, which depart from and return to the route with the same number. Route marking changes were made Jan. 8. Bloomington No.

1, a barbershop group which has been entertaining area audiences for over 50 years, has ties to Woodford County. Several county residents are part of the 98-member chorus which is also known as Sound of Illinois. Members Don and Matt Van Prooyen, Lyle Smith and Alan Draper hail from Eureka. Dennis Grube and Ralph Baxter reside in the El Paso area, and Kenneth Uphoff lives in the county in rural Hudson. The chorus is a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing, in America and performs in the four-part harmony which originated with barbershop Rhonda McGinnis McGinnis completes travel program After extensive training in travel and tourism, Rhonda McGinnis, Eureka, is a successful graduate of Southeastern Academy, located in Kissinrmee, Fla.

To complete the program of study, McGinnis met the requirements for specialized occupational training plus work in business professionalism and career development Rhonda is now qualified and ready to begin her career in the travel and tourism industry. -J; 1 Eureka Colleges PRIDE gives first award for service J-: music. The chorus placed third in the recent Illinois District competition, behind two choruses from the Chicago area. The chorus' annual show will be held at Bradcn Auditorium on the Illinois State University campus, Normal, Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m.

tickets are available through members of the chorus, at Braden's box office and at Ticketmaster locations. The chorus, which meets Tuesday evenings, is open to new members. Interested persons may. contact a member of the chorus for more information. Robert Noll Noll completes basic Navy Seaman Recruit Robert Noll, son of Robert Noll, Eureka, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.

During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training, in one of the Navy's 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. The 1992 graduate of Eureka High School joined the Navy in September 1992. business, of course. So I simply do my through transitions.

In an attempt to recognize and award outstanding volunteer service, the PRIDE (People Responsible for the Incorporation and Development of Excellence) committee of Eureka College has developed a special award. The award is designed to recognize students, faculty, and staff of Eureka College who contribute volunteer service to the college and the Eureka community. The monthly award is special not only for recognizing volunteer work, but also for the commitment given to the award by local business people. The selection committee for the award consists of Eureka Rotary Club members Ellen Burton, Greg Finey, Sue Shepherd, Dr. Randy Crump, and the Rev.

Marvin Cheney. In addition, local businesses have pledged to give special gifts to the award winners. This joint effort of w' 'a The Illinois Department of recently announced 'that Illinois Route 116A from 'Illinois Route 116 north to Illinois Route 17 will be renamed Illinois 'Route 117. This 13-mile stretch of highway passes through Toluca. The Illinois Route 117,, designation will also be extended the Illinois Route 117 and Illinois Route 116 Junction north of Eureka to the Illinois Route 1 16 and 1 the.

existing Illinois Route 116 A Junction west of Benson. This nine miles of highway through Roanoke News LD)ri riefs Rossman named to Augustana list Kelli Rossman, Eureka is one of 610 students at Augustana College who have been named to the dean's list for the fall term. Rossman, a sophomore, is majoring in accounting. She is the daughter of Robert and Rossman, Eureka. Students receiving this honor have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for courses' taken during the term.

Eureka Public Library board positions open The Board of Trustees of Eureka Public Library District has two positions open for trustees to be elected on April 20. Trustees are elected for six-year terms, and the election is non-partisan. From now through Feb. 8, candidates circulate nomination petitions to be signed 50 voters. All candidates and petition signers must live within the library district boundaries (Olio and Cruger townships, including Eureka).

For more information' and nomination papers, contact Marcia Thomas, director, at Eureka Public Library, 467-2922. County's Heartline to hold chili supper The annual Heartline Chili Supper "will be held Thursday. Feb. 4, p.m., at Memorial Hall, Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka. Jh menu will include chili, relishes, pie and drink.

Tickets are $3.50 and are available at the door or from any Heartline Board member. Carry outs are available. Heartline is a not-for-profit agency which serves the needy of Woodford County. library iMes BY MARCIA THOMAS Overheard tonight at Eureka Public Library: "I've lived here for 10 years and decided it's time I got a library card," says distinguished looking elderly gentlemen. Tve had my card for over 10 years and read some great books.

I could give you a whole list," responds younger woman. Don't let this happen to you! I am constantly amazed at the people (usually men, for some reason) who have never had a library card, even though they've lived in this community most (if hot all) of their lives and paid their taxes. I'm talking about well-educated, civic-minded folks in business, government, and services. I always wonder-do they read? Where do they get their information? Do they buy all of their books and magazines and newspapers? It's none of my Well, tax season is upon us again. As usual, we have multitudes of federal and stale tax forms available.

We have multinle crmies of the most popular forms. The government also provides us with a book of reproducible tax forms. Just about every tax form is available for you to copy here, at 10 cents per copy. All we ask in return is that you not ask the staff for tax advice. Believe me, you'd be sorry if we tried to assist you.

We're not trained to give out advice, but well be glad to help you find assistance elsewhere. Pre-school story hour begins this week. There are still openings in the Monday session at 10:30 ajn. Call Nancy Scott, children's librarian, at 467-2922 for information or come in and register during public hours. Mark your" calendar for the second travel program presented by Don and Members of Troop 373, ready for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale, are taking orders now through Jan.

30. The cost is still $2.50 a box. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Kate DeGroot, Stefanie Ferrero, Katherine Bucher, Jody Erickson and Royce Zehr; (back row, left to right) Jessica Schuver, Tara Zobrist, Aubrey Zobrist, Meg Goodman, Angela Zobrist and Cyndee Langiey. slide-presentation on a country going.