Issue of May 15, 1997

New Staunton City Council members, Dave Hall, Glenn Sies and Brad Varwig, were sworn in. Newly elected mayor Mike Johnson was unable to attend.

Viola and Walter Butler of New Douglas will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on May 17.

Donnie R. Johnson (44) of Livingston died May 10 at the Litchfield Health Center.

Ernest Thery Jr. of Wonder Lake, formerly of Livingston and Staunton, died May 8 at his home.

Freda L. Reis (78) of Benld died May 7 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Elizabeth “Liz” Margaret Brabec (80) of Mt. Olive died May 9 at St. Franc...