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Elmwood eyes $1.5 million school renovation By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – A $1.5 million renovation of the junior high school here is seen as a win-win-win proposition for students, the District and taxpayers, according to Superintendent Chad Wagner. The project would result in an additional 2,700 square feet of space, improving classrooms; two new boilers replacing an old, costly system; and require no tax hike. “It addresses major educational [and] environmental issues,” said WagFor The Weekly Post
Public Forum Elmwood CUSD 322 will hold a public forum on Wednesday (Jan. 7) at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium to discuss a proposed $1.5 million renovation of the junior high school. ner, who announced a community forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 7) at the school’s auditorium to discuss the proposed Phase 1 of a Master Plan to upgrade facilities. “The plan also addresses a security
concern by creating a new junior purpose space for collaboration, move high/high school entrance where visihallway bookshelves, and change the tors will be required to current layout, which recome directly into a quires students to go “The current secure office,” he said. through one classroom to Besides the safety junior high space reach another. issue, the proposal is It also would remodel junwas supposed to long overdue, Wagner ior high restrooms. be a temporary said. The plan would finance “The current junior- fix.” the project by issuing a $1.5 high space was sup– Chad Wagner million Working Cash Bond, posed to be a which would extend current temporary fix,” he bond payoff dates from 2020 said. to 2023. The plan would create a new multiContinued on Page 7
SCHOOL LUNCH: THE KIDS’ VIEW No news on Farmington Schools use creativity school fire to balance nutrition, popularity
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FARMINGTON – After more than seven months, investigators still have no answers as to what caused the fire that killed one man and left a local landmark in ruins. “We’re in a holding pattern,” said Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell of the investigation into what sparked the May 15 blaze at the Old School Center. “We’re still waiting for the state fire marshal and the state police lab to get us information back.” In the early-morning hours of May 15, Farmington officials were alerted to smoke and flames emanating from the third floor of the building which, until 2004, served as Farmington High School. At the time of the fire, it housed local businesses and operated as a Christian retreat center. For 11 hours firefighters battled the flames, with 28 area departments assisting the Farmington Fire Department. Once the flames were extinguished, the roof of the building was partially collapsed and the third floor of the original portion of the building was all but destroyed. For The Weekly Post
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By BILL KNIGHT
Listening to student complaints about lunches, parents may think schools implementing more nutritious standards are serving liver, okra, rice cakes and crab apples with room-temperature tap water. In reality, typical menus feature entrees and desserts favorably compared to area eateries such as the Jubilee Café, B’s Drive-in and the Yates City Deli – with healthier fare such as fresh vegetables and fruit. “Complaints are common,” concedes 17-year-old Brooke Parrish of Elmwood. “I guess we’ve always complained.” Still, classmate Paige Koll, 17, doesn’t mince words. “It’s awful,” she says eating with members of the school chorus late one morning, For The Weekly Post
Shawn Will, 7, of Princeville said his favorite day for school lunches comes on Fridays when youngsters are served desserts. Photo by Bill Knight.
when the menu consisted of chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, cauliflower and cookies. Eating with Parrish and Alix Steele, 18, Koll says her biggest complaint is portion size. “Sometimes we’ll get, like, four nacho chips,” she says, “or two Bosco sticks.”
In Princeville, dining on a lunch of chicken patty on a whole wheat bun, baked beans, orange sections and strawberry ice cream, Shawn Will, 7, leans over his plastic tray and eats his ice cream first. “We get desserts Fridays,” he says. “They’re always Continued on Page 8
By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – On the eve of Christmas Eve, the scene at a special meeting of the Williamsfield Board of Education almost resembled the climax to the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” with dozens of students, teachers, parents and Banks members of the community defending teacher Ann Banks against unspecified accusations. No one openly criticized Banks, who teaches writing and literature. Instead, comments were more like the movie’s Harry Bailey, who said, “A toast to my big brother George – the richest man in town.” After closing the meeting and going into executive session, the board took no action. For The Weekly Post
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“It was merely a matter of getting the board together to update them on a personnel matter,” said Superintendent Tim Farquer, who declined to explain further. Banks did not appear and didn’t respond to The Weekly Post’s request for a comment, but a letter from her to the board was read alluding to “innuendo and half truths. “No parent or students have accused me of anything,” the statement said. “I have never done anything to harm a child. I have done nothing worth persecution.” Banks said she’d been given a choice of resigning or being investigated, and she refused to resign, although she conceded she was “disheartened” and worried about “the end of my career.” The local teachers union, the Williamsfield Education Association (WEA, an affiliate of the Illi-
nois Education Association), also read a prepared statement and noted that the turnout was just some of the many teachers, students and members of the public who support Banks. “Ann is an excellent teacher, a caring teacher and a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students,” the WEA stated. “Ann has been an encourager, a cheerleader and a proponent of this school and its vision. We support Ann 100 percent.” Responding to rumors and gossip, the union asked the board to be impartial. “We implore you to seek the truth and look beyond the speculation,” the WEA said. “Look for the facts.” Asked about a possible grievance or another union response, WEA president Kent Rigg said, “I am unable to give any other comment about this situation at this
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time.” However, others during the public-comment portion of the meeting repeatedly praised Banks as a compassionate and generous teacher. Colleagues, parents and current and former students, including representatives from the school’s Student Council, all offered strong and sometimes emotional support. Easton Beard, Senior Class president, described Banks as “our Mama Bear. We are her cubs.” Comments were a series of appeals that the board refrain from punishing her for actions others may have misconstrued, distorted or even invented. “My life and livelihood are being torn apart,” Banks’ statement said. And “the damage is based in speculation.”
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s Hoop Fitness – Come try hula-hoop fitness on Monday (Jan. 5) at 6 p.m. at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville. s Craft Time – Stop by Brimfield Library on Monday (Jan. 5) for a Winter Make it/Take it craft. Complete at library or take home.
s Play Group – Play Group will be held on Wednesday (Jan. 7) from 9-10 a.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood. For children 0-5 and caregivers.
Brimfield Library. Pre-K must be accompanied by adult. s Free Yoga – Lillie M. Evans Library, s Book Group – Book Group at FarmPrinceville free yoga class on Friday (Jan. ington Public Library Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. 2) from 9:10-10:10 a.m. Open to public. s After School – After School Club s Free Bread – Bread available Friday will meet Jan. 13 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at (Jan. 2) at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Methodist Farmington Library, for grades 1-8. Church. Weekly club for homework help, snacks, s Bible Study – Elmwood Bible Study and fun activities. meets Sunday (Jan. 4) at 6:30 p.m. in the s Toddler Time – Toddler Time meets basement apartments at 200 S. Althea, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at Morrison and Mary Elmwood. All are welWiley Library, Elmcome. wood. 3-5 years old. Publicize Your Event s Knitting Guild – s Craft Night – Ladies Call us at (309) 741-9790 Heart of Illinois KnitCraft Night on Jan. 15 at or email information about ting Guild will meet on 6:30 p.m. at Morrison your upcoming event to Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. at Meand Mary Wiley Library, martha@wklypost.com. morial Hall, Maple Elmwood. Craft will be Lawn Homes in Eureka. bird nest pendant. For more information contact Char s Adult Bingo – Play bingo Jan. 15 at Rickey at: (309-472-7085) or e-mail: 10 a.m. at Salem Township Library, spinwool17@aol.com. Yates City. s Story Time – For kids 3-5 years old s Harvest Home – Harvest Home at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville on Fundraiser on Jan. 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. Jan. 6 from 10-10:30 a.m. at Yates City Community Center. Menu: s Biggest Loser – Lillie M. Evans Licountry fried steak, mashed potatoes, brary, Princeville will start a Biggest gravy, vegetable, dessert, and drink. Cost Loser contest Jan. 7 to March 4. Call $9. Carry outs available. (309) 385-4540. s Computer Classes – Bring tablets to Lillie M. Evans Library Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn the basics s Family Bingo – Play bingo on Jan. 8 and get your questions answered. at 6 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley s Support Group – Widow’s Club SupLibrary, Elmwood. Call (309) 742-2431. port Group will meet on Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. s Winter Craft – Make it/Take it winter at Salem Township Library. mug craft will be on Jan. 10. Stop in bes Movie Monday – All are invited to tween 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make a personwatch “Maleficent” on Jan. 26 from 3-5 alized mug. Craft takes 20 minutes. p.m. at Brimfield Library. Pre-K must be s Knitting Class – Arm Knitting Class accompanied by an adult. at Lillie M. Evans Library, Princeville on s Book Club – Meets Jan. 27 from 1Jan. 10. Two classes: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. at Brimfield Library. s Blood Drive – St. Patrick’s Catholic s Scrapbook Retreat – Farmington Church in Elmwood has a blood drive Athletic Booster Club Scrapbook Retreat Jan. 12 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 from 7:30 a.m. to midnight. Cost s Monday Movie – All are invited to watch “Frozen” Jan. 12 from 3-5 p.m. at $50. Call Rachel at (309) 364-0487.
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Making a positive resolution for 2015
As this was written, Christmas was only a few days away. For many of us, this day is the pinnacle of the year, the day we anticipate far more than our birthdays or anniversaries or other special events. This Christmas has been even more important for me Mit and others I BERES know well. We have had reason to reflect on our ephemeral existence and renew or adopt a pledge to live every day
to its fullest – doing the best we can to make each day the best it can be. There are only so many hours available to each of us, and every one wasted on negative thoughts eliminates one that can be focused on the positive. It is easy to get all caught up in ourselves, even when we live in the presence of people who look beyond their individual challenges and appreciate the overall good that is man. It is easy to allow all the negative news that bombards us daily to make us jaded; it is easy to do even when we daily enjoy the
company of someone who actively looks for the positive in each cloud, no matter how white or dark it may be. I have made many New Year's resolutions in my life and failed to keep most of them, but this year I will make one I have never made before, and I will keep it. I resolve to pick up the torch of the most positive person I ever knew and enjoy each day to its fullest, finding the positive that does exist even when things look their darkest. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The real joys of international air travel
Janet and I went to Paris in October for a Viking River Cruise down the Seine to Rouen (pronounced, I’m informed, RRRRRRouen: rue – ON’, only you “trill” the “R” until your tongue falls out and you run the whole thing together as much as possible). I can’t say enough good things about Viking: VERY accommodating Randy without being FRITZ obtrusive, allowing you to be as busy with them/without them as you wish, gorgeous accommodations, the best crew in the world. If you can afford it, there are few nicer ways to travel. Call me if you want details – I think I’m still in the book. Enough of that. Let’s talk flying. Boeing 777: Good, big plane. Although the interior, at least in United’s iteration, is pretty drab. Flight to Paris: Uneventful. Had the same model coming back, maybe the same plane. Seats and legroom: quite
cramped, especially for a fatso like myself. I wasn’t the fattest person trying to sit in a single “coach” seat, but I wasn’t far from it. On a long flight – almost eight hours to France – it can become tedious. Yes, I know you can spend more for more room, accoutrements, etc., but, I reason, if you’re only going to be in the thing for eight hours, how hard can it be to put up with? Here’s how hard: On the flight home, we were about an hour over the Atlantic – more than two hours out from Charles de Gaulle Airport. A crew member, a flight attendant, had heart trouble. We turned around and flew to Shannon, Ireland, and: • had to dump considerable fuel over the Atlantic to be light enough to land. (Care to be a fisherman in the Eastern Atlantic that morning?) • had to stay in Shannon after the patient was removed and refuel. • had to stay longer in Shannon while new flight plans were filed, permissions given, and other paperwork so we could fly.
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• Could not leave the place during all this time! I suppose something to do with Customs or some such. (Have I been to Ireland? I don’t know – I’ve been to an airport.) My guess is that Shannon, being fairly far west in Ireland, has this single LONNNGGGGG runway because many flights have to turn around. So let’s calculate: Three hours in the air, over an hour back to Shannon, three hours on the ground. And we’re only two hours or so out from Paris. Any flight west is weird (the flight TO Europe is a red-eye). On time you leave de Gaulle at, about, 11 a.m. and get into Chicago at 1:30 p.m. or so. But during that time, you change time zones seven times. When you land at O’Hare, it’s seven hours later in Paris than in Chicago. In other words, that 1:30 at O’Hare is actually 8:30 p.m. where you have been living for a week. You chase the sun but don’t catch it. Jet lag is a real thing. But, of course, we don’t get into Chicago at 1:30, we get in past 7 p.m., or about six hours Continued on Page 7
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Stitching my way off to the loony bin
A few weeks ago, I talked about my cross-stitching hobby. I have officially finished another project. I’ve done many projects over the past 20 or so years. I made a huge Santa Claus for my first wife. Santa was shown from head to foot with a bag of toys slung over his back while he checked his long list of good little girls and boys. The names on the list were my wife’s, mine, my two daughters, and then random names from the pattern. It took a year to complete and had about 75,000 stitches. I stitched the “Footprints in the Sand” story along with some seashells for my sister. I inherited it when she passed away and it hangs on one of my walls. My sister-in-law got a cute girl getting ready for prom and making herself up in a mirror. I also stitched in the name of her beauty shop and it hung on her Jon shop’s wall for GALLAGHER many years. I’ve got a good-size, single rose and a purple iris hanging here as well. I’ve also got a large cat, but I can’t remember if it’s a cougar, cheetah or leopard, but it’s orange with a whole bunch of black spots and it was a pain to do. The one that I’ve just completed took 1,603 days. I started it in May of 2010 and had a few hundred stitches done on it when June 10 rolled around. You may remember that day. A tornado came through Elmwood and did a number on downtown.
One of the things it did was drop a ceiling tile in my front room straight through the cross stitch piece I was working on. I didn’t know of any way to fix that kind of hole, so I tossed it and started over. On June 22, 2010, I put in the first stitch. More than 50,000 stitches and four and half years, I finished it this fall. I didn’t work on it full-time; there were stretches where I didn’t even look at it, let alone put stitches in. While I was running a weekly newspaper in Galesburg, I didn’t have time to do any work on, it which cost me nine months. The project and I have been through a lot together: the aftermath of the tornado, a move back into my apartment, two job losses, a business failure, and three hospitalizations. I have always tried to teach my kids to “never give up,” and the best way to teach it is to live it.
The work is a cottage that sits on the edge of a stream. A stone bridge crosses the stream and a stone walkway leads from the front door of the cottage to the foreground. It looks like a Thomas Kinkaid painting, but it’s not. I’m currently working on a 45,000-stitch project that I should finish within the next few months. It features the characters from “The Wizard of Oz” in what looks like a movie poster. I have to take three breathing treatments a day and I stitch on it while taking those treatments. I’m getting ready to start my most ambitious project yet. It’s “Cinderella’s Castle.” The finished project will be 36 x 27 inche and will contain some 183,000 stitches. If someone could notify the local loony bin and let them know I’ll be checking in soon, I’d appreciate it.
of the program. To help participants achieve their goals, the library will be offering yoga classes Mondays and Fridays at 9:10 a.m., a Fitness Hoop Dance Mondays at 6 p.m., and Walking Wednesdays at 6 p.m. These classes are free and open to all adults including non-residents. And if you are a local employer, would you like to start a wellness program for your business? Tell your employees to note you as their employer when they register and we will keep you informed of your employee’s percentage of weight loss (actual weights and pounds lost will be kept private).
Can your staff earn your business the title of Princeville’s Biggest Loser Employer Team Challenge? Participating businesses will compete to win a LME Biggest Loser plaque to display in their business. Los Jimadores II won our first Team Challenge. Can they continue their reign or will your business step up and beat them? For more information about the LME Biggest Loser program, please contact us by phone at (309) 385-4540 or visit the library’s Website at www.lmelibrary.org. – Beth Duttlinger, Princeville
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Dec. 12 Yates City blast remains a mystery
YATES CITY – A late afternoon explosion that shook windows from as far away as Farmington and Maquon on Dec. 12 remains under investigation, but police and fire officials have little information as to its cause. Area police and fire departments were dispatched to the FS plant on Illinois Route 8 in Douglas after the blast, but there was no evidence that the thunderous explosion occurred there, according to Elmwood police and fire officials. Likewise, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has no information, although some deputies speculated that the sound could have come from the detonation of Tannerite or a similar product. People can report information by phoning Knox County Area Crime Stoppers at (309) 344-0044 or tollfree at (888) 266-0044, or by texting 274637.
3 injured, man arrested in accident on I-74
JUBILEE – Three passengers were injured and a motorist arrested on eight charges about 4 a.m. on Dec. 23, when an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer left the road on Interstate 74, damaged a guard rail, and came to rest in a ditch on the north side of the highway, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Tyrail Mixon, 30, of Galesburg was arrested for two counts of Driving Under the Influence, driving on a revoked license, resisting arrest, aggravated battery to a police officer, failure to reduce speed,
driving too fast for conditions, and improper passing on the shoulder. He was transported to the Peoria County Jail, and the three passengers transported by BYE Ambulance to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Peorian arrested after alleged ‘road rage’ case
BRIMFIELD - Richard Erwin, 47, of Peoria on Dec. 26 was arrested and charged with failure to reduce speed, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident in what witnesses claimed was a “road rage� incident on Interstate 74 near here, police reported. Erwin’s truck allegedly had been closely following a vehicle driven by a Germantown Hills man and then sideswiped it, according to reports.
Elmwood traffic stop results in drug ticket
ELMWOOD – Daniel Rodgers, 32, of Yates City on Dec. 20 was stopped for a traffic violation and subsequently searched, when drugs and paraphernalia were discovered, according to Elmwood police. Rodgers was issued an ordinance violation for possessing drug paraphernalia and his 1998 GM truck impounded.
Hanna City juvenile injured in ATV mishap
YATES CITY – A 15-year-old Hanna City boy on Dec. 14 was injured when the ATV he was driving in a field in the 800 block of Knox Road 2200E near here apparently hit a hole and overturned, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. BYE Ambulance transported the victim to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Man ticketed in 2-car accident on Route 91
KICKAPOO – A Chillicothe man on Dec. 22 was ticketed after the 2003 Ford Taurus he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a Dunlap man, police said. Todd Claycomb, 35, was cited for failure to reduce speed in the wreck, which happened on Illinois Route 91 north of here.
Police reports
• Jessica Bartlett, 30, of Brimfield on Dec. 27 was arrested for driving on a suspended license and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Samantha Zerfass-Dearing, 29, of Edwards on Dec. 21 was arrested for possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis and two charges of possession of a controlled substance and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Cameron Hogue, 35, of Elmwood on Dec. 21 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Christina Rook, 32, of Brimfield on Dec. 20 was arrested for trespassing and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Alan Secrist, 31, of Williamsfield on Dec. 9 was arrested for failing to register and transported to the Knox County Jail.
Deer accidents
• Dec. 22 – Diana Brownfield of Trivoli on Illinois Route 116 near Marshall Avenue in Farmington Township.
Marriage licenses
• Shaina E. Eide and Richard Al. Byrd, both of Farmington. • Phillip S. Bishop and Angela R. Allen, both of Edwards.
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Two weeks later, on May 29, officials found a badly burned body in the rubble on the third floor of the building. The individual’s identity went unconfirmed for two weeks due to the fire’s heat causing problems with DNA samples, according to Fulton County Coroner Steve Hines. Preliminary cause of death was smoke inhalation. A toxicology report showed no sign of drugs or alcohol. On June 17, officials positively identified the body as Emmanuel Cervantes, 35, of West Lafayette, Ind. Cervantes had been working setup for the Summer Camp Music Festival at Three Sisters Park in
Chillicothe until the afternoon of May 14, when he was last seen walking from the job site. How he got from Chillicothe to Farmington, why he was inside the building at the time of the fire, and who he was with are still a mystery. Cervantes also left all his belongings behind at Three Sisters Park, including his mobile phone and bicycle, which family says was uncharacteristic of the cycling enthusiast. “To leave that at Three Sisters Park ‌ with no intention of returning,â€? said Cervantes’s stepfather Randy Venis, “in my mind is absolutely not possible.â€? Powell said neither interviews with other workers on the job site
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nor a CrimeStoppers tip line have yielded any information regarding the case. Demolition on the heavily damaged portions of the building began in November, with building owner Dan Meister accepting donations for commemorative bricks via a website called Continue To Give. The effort’s donation page lists its mission statement as “To be able to handle demolition of the retreat center in a responsible manner. Or just maybe this will be the means that the retreat center will be resurrected.� Investigators still are urging anyone with any information in this case to contact Fulton County CrimeStoppers at (309) 547-3939.
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The area in red above is the portion of the the Elmwood Junior High that would be renovated.
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If initiated by next month, the District can use the 2014 tax levy and avoid a year on the repayment schedule and eliminate a year of interest, saving about $50,000, Wagner said. “Since bonds would be issued to pay for the project, no funds would be allocated from the Education Fund,” Wagner said. A sense of urgency stems not just from costly and inefficient heating by an antiquated
boiler, but projections of increased enrollment, Wagner added. “Estimates for next year are that we’ll have 113 junior high school students – the highest in eight years,” he said. Also, other area Districts are completing or starting comparable construction projects. Knoxville is finishing its new school and Princeville is about to begin an $8.2 million renovation of its facilities.
late. None of this is the airline’s fault – they certainly can’t help a flight attendant getting sick. I only want readers to consider the “seat time” as this tale continues. By 7 p.m. in Chicago we’ve been in those seats more than 12 hours. Half a day. But do we have a gate? Of course not! We sit on the tarmac (and in our seats, naturally), in clear site of the international terminal, for an additional hour while the captain lies to us three or four times about it being “another 5 or 10 minutes.” Total: 14 hours (including some minutes I didn’t count earlier). Then you have to struggle with all the other 250-or-so passengers and walk – it seems – from here to Lincoln, Neb., to get to “Immigration.” Every other airliner in the world is, concurrently, disgorging its passengers. Normally these “debarkments” would be better spaced, but re-
member: we are six hours late. At least I’m finally off my butt. Do they put on more Immigration officials because of the crush? NO! (Remember: they had 7+ hours to prepare.) Every human being on earth is rushing and crushing ahead of us to get in line first. They succeed. It seems there can’t be just one way to be humiliated as you are re-entering the US. First: Immigration; then: Checked luggage; then Customs! (They couldn’t combine the two? Oh: one is Department of Homeland Security and one is Department of Agriculture, right?) Apparently they really don’t like the possibility we’ve been in contact with farm animals or have any animal products with us – lots of cows roaming those Paris streets (yeah, I know). After all that came a transfer bus, then the three+ hours driving home. When we hit the sack (7.5 seconds after getting back), we’d been up 25 hours, 14 in that plane
seat. Will I go back to Europe? Being there is wonderful, but getting there – and back – is like going to Chicago on steroids. It’s not that I hate “being in” Chicago – though I no longer like it much – it’s figuring out a way to efficiently get there and back. There just isn’t any easy way, unless, I suppose, you’re a billionaire with your own G5. Then you’d still have to commute from Midway. A final note: A vast majority of young people in Paris (less than age 30, I’d say) smoke. What are they thinking? A Frenchman I was talking with says it’s all tied up with body image and the desire to eat little (in PARIS, no less) to keep that lithe look. “I’ll look good for the 40 years I’m alive.” No, you’ll look good for about half of them; you’ll smell bad for ALL of them.
storm damage to the Township building and adjacent Fire Department facility was repaired, according to Township Supervisor Karl Koy. In addition to the repairs, preventive measures to cope with ice dams were added to the gutters at a cost of $4,815, he said.
Nearby, a concrete pad was poured for the recycling area. Road Commissioner Dan Kelch reported that the Township’s new 2015 International 7400 truck is expected to be delivered this month, and the Township’s seasonal supply of salt is in the bin.
Kickapoo TWP fixes damaged buildings By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – Kickapoo Township addressed infrastructure issues and continued preparing for winter, trustees heard at the board’s Dec. 14 meeting. The final bill for the year’s sealcoating, $150,235, was paid, and For The Weekly Post
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good. “They call me ‘Barbecue Boy,” he continues, smiling. “I never get my whole plate done.” Indeed, nonstop conversation by the Kindergarten and first-grade students impedes efficient eating, so friendly adults circulate to encourage youngsters to eat while there’s still time. However, both hotlunch diners and students who brought lunches from home mostly talk until mere minutes remain, after which they wolf down what they can before returning to class. Implemented starting in 2012, the healthier new standards require schools to offer more wholesome fare, requiring more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and less fat and sodium. “We make things from scratch,” says Sue Arbogast, Food Service Director at Farmington, where about 1,000 students eat daily. “We’ve changed menus more [this year] than in the last four years,” says Arbogast, who’s been at Farmington since 2006. “We just find different products they’ll eat. They
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don’t do spinach, and we don’t have iceberg lettuce, so we use romaine, which has gone over well. There are always alternatives.” Nancy Brown, Williamsfield’s cook, agrees. “Cooking from scratch makes a big difference,” says Brown – who Principal Zack Binder describes as “more of a chef than a cook.” “There aren’t any frozen pizzas here,” Brown adds. “You have to be creative. We try new things; we shake it up when we can. “Spinach salad was a surprise hit,” she continues. “At first, it was like, ‘What is this? LEAVES?’ But then it grew on kids and now they ask for it.” “ ‘Disguising’ nutritious ingredients can work,” Brown says. “Our pizza casserole is great, and it has vegetables and pepperoni and so on,” Brown said. “We almost ran out of that.” Farmington’s Arbogast, overseeing a lunch including spaghetti, chicken parmesan sandwiches, salad and loaded potatoes,
says hits there include nugget bowls, cheesefilled bread sticks and stuffed pizza. “We try to offer a good variety,” she says. “And we’ve had no difficulty getting product.” In Brimfield, Superintendent Joe Blessman concedes that the switch hasn’t been smooth or easy. “The theory is good, but the practice is difficult,” he says. “Students are used to overeating, really, [and] with Casey’s a block or so away, it’s not unusual to see kids come in in the morning holding two 20-ounce Mountain Dews and pockets filled with hot dogs or Snickers or whatnot.” After a lunch of burgers, strawberries and cooked carrots, Brimfield junior-high students Frankie Tomlinson, 13, and MacKenzie Palmer, 12, said lunches are “better” than earlier this year, and both cite Bosco sticks, pizza and lasagna as interesting – although sometimes a la carte offerings of baked chips, salsa and fresh fruit are more enticing.
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“Our food class surveyed students and gave the feedback to cafeteria staff,” Blessman adds. “I think the dust has settled from the beginning of the year. We changed some recipes. A lot is trial and error. Still, it’s hard to satisfy a 6-foot, 7-inch guy who might weigh 200 pounds with the same meal you give a 90-pound freshman.” In Williamsfield, Brown supervised preparing a lunch of meatball and mozzarella hot sub sandwiches with spinach salad and a very tasty blueberry cobbler, and points out that going back for seconds is OK, plus students also can purchase an extra entrée or side dish as they wish. “We use less preserved foods, less processed food,” Brown says. “The key is combining things so we meet the guidelines and they enjoy the food.” In Elmwood, the three girls said the food was more on time this year than previously, but Parrish had some suggestions, such as “less preserved and more fresh Continued on Page 9
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food. And we need more variety. And switch the apples – some have been here for weeks, it seems like.� Steele adds, “Also, we shouldn’t have to sign up for extra [helpings] that morning when we don’t always know if we’ll want more.� Nationally, more than 90 percent of U.S. schools are in compliance with the nutrition standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said this summer. That agency has awarded more than $35 million in federal grants
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mately one-third of American children overweight or obese, rolling back the nutrition standards altogether is not the right thing to do,� a USDA spokeswoman said.
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GALESBURG – The Galesburg Civic Art Center has a free new winter program, beginning Jan. 15 for area seniors called Senior Studios. Each workshop will be dedicated to mixed media and book art, and led by mixed media artist, Suzanne Stewart, of Dahinda. Suzanne is an art educator at Brimfield High School and recently was chosen as one of the artists in residency for the Galesburg Civic Art Center Studios Midwest program. Workshops will be on Thursdays: Jan. 15, Feb. 12, and March 12, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Materials are provided. Space is limited, so to reserve your spot call (309) 342-7415.
National Blood Donor month
The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to resolve to give blood regularly in 2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January. Winter is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs. Unpredictable winter weather can result in blood drive cancelations, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, may cause some donors to be unable to make or keep blood donation appointments.
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. With a shelf life of 42 days, red blood cells must be constantly replenished to maintain an adequate supply for patients. Individuals who come out to give blood Jan. 1 through Jan. 4 will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Journalism grants offered
The Illinois Press Foundation is offering Illinois High School Mini-Grants Program for public and private high schools with existing journalism programs. High school journalism teachers may apply for grants up to $1,500 for hardware and/or software needed to produce print or online newspapers. This is the sixth year for the grants. During 2014, $20,000 was awarded to more than 24 high schools. Applications are due via email by Feb. 27 to Barry Locher, director, Illinois Press Foundation, at blocher@illinoispress.org. Learn more online at illinoispress.org/Portals/1/2015MiniGrantProgr am.pdf.
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ELMWOOD – Nancy Catherine Beres, 72, of Elmwood, passed away peacefully, at 6:58 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, with Tony and Mit at her side. Cathy was born May 6, 1942, in Waukegan, Ill., to Jesse and Mary Ann Phillips Owens. She married Dimitri “Mit” Beres on March 11, 1967, at the Elmwood United Methodist Church. Surviving Cathy are her husband of 47 years, Mit; one son, Tony (Lana) Beres of Des Moines, Iowa; two grandchildren, Payton Brea Ann and Meyah Owen Beres; three sisters, Bonnie (Charles III) Norman of Alton, Betsy (Paul) McIlvaine of Brookfield, Conn., and Sally (Lester) Sherer of Naperville; and several nieces and nephews. Cathy graduated from Illinois Wesleyan with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts and was employed by the Elmwood CUSD 322 School District for 33 years, teaching English and math. She retired in 2002. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, where she was a former President; a member of the PJS Advisory Board, PEO, EBW, PARTA, Shady Ladies of Maple Lane, and was of the Methodist faith. Cremation was accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B.Y.E. Ambulance or the Elmwood Education Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
Rose E. Niebuhr
WILLIAMSFIELD – Rose E. Niebuhr, 78, of Williamsfield passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:25 P.M. at the St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Rose was born on November 2, 1936 in Victoria, Ill. the daughter of Elmer Wagher Niebuhr and Shellie “Shella” Hilton. She graduated from Williamsfield High School with the class of 1954. She then married Donald F. Niebuhr on Sep-
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• Nancy Catherine Beres, 72, Elmwood • Frank Caulkins, 94, Brimfield • Robert Chandlee, 78, Williamsfield • Charles Couri, 58, Brimfield • Ronald Curtis, 76, Brimfield • Teddy Dahl, 91, Elmwood • Richard Driessnack, 89, Brimfield • Thomas Elias Jr., 81, Farmington • Jo Epping, 95, Princeville • Velma Finck, 98, Princeville • Larry Hall, 68, Elmwood • Linda Hill, 69, Brimfield • Gerald Kennedy, 99, Brimfield • Helen Kimbrell, 92, Farmington • Francis Lauber, 81, Princeville • R.C. Mercer, 85, Princeville • Kenny Mosher, 86, Williamsfield • Rose Niebuhr, 78, Williamsfield • William Neal Sr., 94, Elmwood • Melba Ohl, 92, Brimfield • David Powell, 74, Yates City • Donald Shaw, 93, Farmington • Cathy Shelby, 64, Yates City • Rita Shew, 90, Farmington • Phyllis Tracy, 81, Elmwood • John Whited, 68, Farmington
tember 23, 1955 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2006. Rose enjoyed her time as a bus driver for the local school districts including: West Jersey, ToulonLafayette, Williamsfield, and ROWVA. She also spent many summers working for Pioneer during the detasseling season. She enjoyed playing cards camping and spending time at the Little John Conservation Club where she was a lifelong member. She was also a member of the Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Above all else she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her five children: Lynn (and Michael) VanHyfte of Kewanee, Shelley (and Pierre) Ponce of Oneida, Betsy Colclasure of Williamsfield, Mark (and Rita) Niebuhr of Williamsfield, Nancy Niebuhr of Williamsfield, 9 grand-
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children: Brandy (and Tony) Ponce Hill, Jamie Ponce, Nikki (and Roy Little) Ponce, Samantha Riggs, Erik (and Rachel) VanHyfte, Megan (and Todd) Monaghan, Cody (and Lacy) Niebuhr, Lindsey (and Court) Doubet, Nathaniel Niebuhr, 13 great-grandchildren: Mia Ponce Voss, Bella Ponce Voss, Noah Ponce, Emerson Ponce, Iris Ponce-Little, Opal Ponce-Little, Patience Riggs, Alyvia Monaghan, Ali Monaghan, Aven Monaghan, Caiden Niebuhr, Bentley Niebuhr, Everett Doubet, and 3 more on the way, 2 brothers; Earl Wagher, Tom (and Sandy) Wagher, and 1 sisterin-law, Edith Branchfield. Rose was preceded in death by parents; Elmer and Shella Wagher, husband; Donald F. Niebuhr, daughter; Susan Rose, grandson; Corey Niebuhr, 4 brothers: Wilfred Wagher, Bruce Wagher, Robert Wagher, John Wagher, and 3 sisters: Betsy Sornberger, Patti Haritos, and Blanch Geraci. Memorial donations may be left to the Ronald McDonald House or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online condolences can be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Frank Caulkins
BRIMFIELD – Henry Franklin “Frank” Caulkins, 94, of Brimfield died on Dec. 21 at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington. He married Freida M. Keyser in Elmwood on March 20, 1948. She survives. Other survivors include five children: Linda (Roger) Stegall of Chillicothe, Roland (Becky) Caulkins of Elmwood, Scott (Shelly) Caulkins of Morton, Tracy (Lori) Caulkins of Brimfield and Lois (Steve) Seiler of Peoria; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and one brother. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life open house was Dec. 27 at Edwards United Methodist Church. Leave online condolences at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Robert Chandlee
WILLIAMSFIELD – Robert Sidney Chandlee, 78, of Galesburg, formerly of Williamsfield, died on Dec. 21. His funeral service was on Dec. 27 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Galesburg, with burial in the Williamsfield Cemetery. Leave online condolences at www.h-p-w.com.
Charles Couri
BRIMFIELD – Charles Couri, 58, of Peoria, son of a Brimfield woman, died on Dec. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife Jeni and his mother Maureen, of Brimfield. A funeral Mass was held on Dec. 22 at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Peoria, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. Leave online condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Ronald Curtis
BRIMFIELD – Ronald E. Curtis, 76, of Brimfield died Dec. 6 in Peoria. Graveside services were held Dec. 13 at LaSalle Cemetery, near Chillicothe. Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home in Peoria handled arrangements.
Teddy Dahl
ELMWOOD – Teddy Thorbjorn Dahl, 91, of Peoria, father of an Elmwood woman, died on Dec. 18 at Farmington Country Manor. Surviving are three children, Brian Dahl of Ontario, N.Y., Richard Dahl (Danielle) of Denver, Colo., and Janet Dahl of Elmwood; three grandchildren, Ian Dahl, Jeffrey Dahl and Lauren Dahl; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Dahl; brother Harry Dahl of Georgetown, Texas, and sister Hilde Gilchrist. A visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 10), at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. The service will be at noon Jan. 10 at First Baptist Church in Peoria with a fellowship immediately following. Burial with military honors will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Leave online condolences at www.davison-fulton.com.
Richard Driessnack
BRIMFIELD – Richard H. Driessnack, 89, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., father of a Brimfield man, died on Dec. 14 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Driessnack, at home and Dr. Richard Paul (Janice) Driessnack of Brimfield. Funeral services were held Dec. 17 at Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Myrtle Beach; entombment will be private. Leave online condolences at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Elias
FARMINGTON – Thomas R. Elias Jr., 81, of Galesburg, formerly of Farmington, died Dec. 20 at Heartland Health Care in Galesburg. A celebration of life was held Dec. 27 at the Patio Bar in Gales-
burg. Cremation was accorded. Leave online condolences at www.watsonthomas.com.
Jo Epping
PRINCEVILLE – Jo (Mendenhall) Epping, 95, formerly of Princeville, wife of the late Jack Epping, died on Dec. 18, 2014, in Chicago. A memorial service is planned. Arrangements are being handled by Cremation Society of Illinois: 773281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.
Velma Finck
PRINCEVILLE – Velma M. Finck, 98, of Chillicothe, grandmother of a Princeville woman, died on Dec. 17 at her residence. Survivors include granddaughter Kathy (Steve) Hohenbery of Princeville. Her funeral service was Dec. 22 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe, with burial in the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Leave online condolences at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.
Larry Hall
ELMWOOD – Larry Lee Hall, 68, formerly of Elmwood and Hanna City, died on Nov. 10 in Newport Beach, Calif. His cremains were placed at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif., with the assistance of the O’Connor Mortuary in Orange County, Calif. There were no services. Leave online condolences at www.oconnormortuary.com.
Linda Hill
BRIMFIELD – Linda L. (Halsted) Hill, 69, of Brimfield died Dec. 21 at UnityPoint – Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Ed. A funeral Mass was Dec. 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in Cottonwood Cemetery in Hanna City. Leave online condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Gerald Kennedy
BRIMFIELD – Gerald F. Kennedy, 99, of Pana, father of a Brimfield man, died on Dec. 18 at Heritage Health in Pana. Survivors include a son, Michael Gregory (Patrice) Kennedy of Brimfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 22 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Pana, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Pana. Leave online condolences at www.kennedypana.com.
Helen Kimbrell
FARMINGTON – Helen Marie Kimbrell, 92, of Farmington died on Dec. 25 at Farmington Country Manor. Surviving are her son, Richard (Sue) Riccioni of Farmington; stepdaughter, Cindy (Eddie) Meeks of Farmington; four grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister. Cremation rites have been accorded. There was a memorial service Dec. 28 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial of ashes in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington, at a later date.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Kenneth M. “Kenny” Mosher, 86, of Williamsfield, died Dec. 19 at the Knox County Nursing Home. He married Lorraine M. Ramp on May 15, 1949 in Williamsfield. She survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Karen (Jeffrey) Deniger of Hillpoint, Wisc.; two sisters, Virginia Gustafson of Princeton and Juanita Nolde of Doves Creek, Colo. and Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Melissa (Jeffrey) Jackson of Williamsfield and Matthew (Stephanie) Deniger of Eau Claire, Wisc.; and one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Jackson. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 6) at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Private family graveside services will be at Yates City Cemetery at a later date. Leave online condolences at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ALVINA KAY LEDBETTER on November 13, 2014. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to SHERRI K. WHITMORE, of 11070 North Mile Load Road, Lewistown, Illinois 61542, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 26th day of June, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 8th day of December, 2014. SHERRI K. WHITMORE, Executor of the Estate of ALVINA KAY LEDBETTER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
William Neal Sr.
ELMWOOD – William A. Neal Sr., 94, of Washington, father of an Elmwood man, died Dec. 19 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include a son, William A. Neal Jr. of Elmwood, and a special friend and companion, Shirley Coffey of Brimfield. Funeral services were Dec. 23, 2014, at Wilton Mortuary, with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Leave online condolences at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Melba Ohl
BRIMFIELD – Melba F. Ohl, 92, of Peoria, mother of a Brimfield woman, died on Dec. 20 at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria. Survivors include her daughter Nancy (James) Bridges of Brimfield. Cremation rites were accorded and interment will take place later at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Arrangements were handled through Schmidt-Haller Burial & Cremation Services in Peoria.
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David Lee Powell
YATES CITY – David Lee Powell, 74, of Galesburg, brother of a Yates City man, died on Dec. 15 in Galesburg. Survivors include his brother, Raymond Leroy Powell of Yates City. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services were planned. Leave condolences at www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.
Donald Shaw
FARMINGTON – Donald Leroy Shaw (AKA Opa, Dad, Pop, Rascal), 93, of Farmington, died on Dec. 21 at Farmington Country Manor. Surviving are his children, Richard Burge of Peoria, Diana (Kevin) Huprich of Farmington, Annette Shaw of Maquon, and Donald (Sharon) Shaw Jr. of Winchendon, Mass.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother. Cremation rites were accorded and a celebration of life held on Dec. 27 at the Farmington Moose 1571. Leave online condolences at
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YATES CITY – Cathy S. Shelby, 64, of Creve Coeur, mother of a Yates City man, died on Dec. 13 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her son, Tim (Jackie) Shelby of Yates City. A celebration of Cathy’s life was held on Dec. 18 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Leave online condolences at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.
Rita Shew
FARMINGTON – Rita J. Shew, 90, of Farmington, died on Dec. 21, at her residence. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Shew of Farmington and Linda (Emery) Tabor of Lowpoint; 2 grandchildren; 2 stepgrandchildren,; five great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandsons. Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel, with burial in St. Mary of Lourdes Cemetery in rural Metamora. Leave online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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ELMWOOD – Phyllis Ann Waechter Tracy, 81, of East Peoria, formerly of Elmwood, died Dec. 16 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital. Services were Dec. 20 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, with burial at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Leave online condolences at www.dignitymemorial.com/davison-fulton-woodland-chapel/
Kaufmann. She had 28 points to break the tournament record for three games with 84 points overall. After Brimfield had fought to within 41-37 with two minutes left, Kaufmann made four free throws to salt away the win. “We could not press. She would have dribbled right through us. She’s just a really, really good player,” Dura said. “So we set up in a 2-3 zone and it was effective, except there were several times we didn’t get back on defense.” A bigger problem for Brimfield all tournament long was scoring. While
John Whited
FARMINGTON – John R. Whited, 68, of Washington, formerly of Farmington and father of an Elmwood woman and brother of a Farmington woman, died on Dec. 5 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include daughter Heather Whited of Elmwood and sister Jane Anderson of Farmington. His funeral service was held on Dec. 20 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Cremation rites have been accorded. Leave online condolences at masonfuneralhomes.com.
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Lexi Snyder had 18 for Brimfield in the title game, Dura said her team struggled with shooting. “If our shots were falling we would have done better,” she said. “We just had a had time getting the ball to fall in the hoop. It was a beatable team, we just had trouble scoring.” Mallory Meinke added eight points for Brimfield, including two 3-pointers, and Camryn Swietek scored 5 in the finale. The Brimfield junior high girls finish with an overall record of 52-3, the only blemishes being two losses to Canton and the defeat by unbeaten Winchester (27-0).
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Sun. School: 8:45 am Bible Class: 8:45 am Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Fun Night: 6 pm
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ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St. Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II
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FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington, IL (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church 107 W. Bishop St. Yates City, IL 61572 (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) DOROTHY I. CASE, ) No. 14-P-537 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of DOROTHY I. CASE on December 4, 2014. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to RICHARD ALFORD CASE, of 945 Foxfire Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044, as Independent Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 10th day of July, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-4, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a copy of a form of petition to terminate independent administration to the Clerk of the Court at the above address. DATED this 17th day of December, 2014. RICHARD ALFORD CASE, Independent Executor of the Estate of DOROTHY I. CASE, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Independent Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
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Players and coaches pose with Williamsfield coach Bob Anderson (white shirt) after his 600th victory.
Anderson enjoys 600th By JEFF LAMPE
Bob Anderson finds himself in a familiar place partway through his 36th basketball season at Williamsfield. Anderson’s 9-4 boys team has surpassed his expectations. That’s usually the case for Billtown basketball, where Anderson recently recorded his 600th coaching victory in a 67-52 defeat of Quest Academy Dec. 17. Anderson, 67, is 601413 at Williamsfield, including a 4-1 finish and second-place showing in the pre-Christmas United tournament. Billtown’s lone loss was to West Prairie. “When we looked at this team six months ago, we thought we might be lucky to win eight or nine games,” Anderson said. “We’re very happy with how far Weekly Post Staff Writer
this team has come.” Since returning three players from athletic code violations, Billtown is 5-1. Guards Garrett Wight and Tyler Jones and post player Zach Smith average about 14 points per game. Smith’s emergence is a key for undersized Billtown. But Anderson has always made the most of his teams, including his 1995-96 squad that went 28-3 and reached the Class 1A state finals. Anderson said defeating Rock Island Alleman that year in a supersectional ranks among the finest of his 601 wins. “It’s been a real honor to play for him for four years,” senior Tyler Jones said after handing Anderson the game ball for his 600th. Billtown travels to Fulton United on Saturday (Jan. 3).
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Senior Ian Armbruster repeats the inspirational quote of the late North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano when he (Ian) gives helpful advice to younger Elmwood athletes: “Don’t give up ... don’t ever give up!” That, of course, is awesome advice. It also is an example of Ian’s love of history, as “Jimmy V” famously said the above before Ian was born. Ian was a very key member of the EHS Scholastic Bowl team that qualified for the IHSA State Quarterfinals last spring. He was strong in all areas, but especially at history and sports. Ian will be a four-year trackster, is a three-year hoops post player; has been a three-year cross country harrier and played for the EHS links team this fall. His Elmwood-friendly grandfather, Terry Runyon, got him onto the golf course at age 5. Driving is Ian’s favorite part of golf, and he once hit that little white ball 280 yards (that’s “Happy Gilmore” territory). Along with scholastic bowl excitement, Ian was a participant on the E-B state champion cross country team as a junior. He gives a lot of credit to his mother, Michelle Armbruster, for encouragement in his many endeavors. Ian also participates with EHS Key Club and plays trumpet in the band. When not very busy with schoolwork, Scholastic Bowl or athletics, he’s a TV guy, especially “NCIS DC” and “NCIS LA.” When he becomes a Monmouth College student next fall, Ian will miss the EHS environment, including his teachers. He looks forward to studying history, of course! And, as Ian Armbruster moves forward, he has the right idea for himself, as well as for future EHS athletes: “Don’t give up ... don’t ever give up!” – Phil Johnson Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Bob deserves congrats for his 600th win, don’t be shocked to celebrate No. 700 in a few years. uuu Best duel I’ve seen this season was when supersophs Isaiah Groeper and Eric Higgs duked it out when Farmington visited Elmwood on Dec. 19. While Groeper (22 points to 15 for Higgs) and the Trojans won, 70-58, I’m eager to see more duels to come. The big thing for Elmwood is that even when Groeper doesn’t bomb for 22, the Trojans can usually generate enough offense from other scorers (unless they are playing Brimfield). uuu Brimfield’s girls have to learn to deal with extra defensive attention on
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Elmwood boys outduel Henry at P-ville By PHIL JOHNSON
PRINCEVILLE – Elmwood’s collision course with northern neighbor Brimfield in the Princeville Holiday Tournament was set up with a tight semifinal win over No. 2 seed Henry (13-2) on Monday. Henry shot out of the gate with a 15-7 first-quarter lead, but that bulge was reversed by the Trojans – who went on a 23-10 run in the second period to lead at halftime, 30-25. Elmwood’s quarter was led by 7 points from McCabe Coulter and two big treys by Jack McKinty. Momentum changes continued in the second half, especially at the end of period three with the Trojans going cold and Henry’s Jake Kennedy hitting a big trey. A full-court man press resulted in a few big steals by Coulter and a big trey from Isaiah Groeper also re-charged the Trojans. Keeping possession along with key free throws from Senior Kelly Hoffmann finished off a 58-54 semifinal win for Elmwood. For The Weekly Post
McKinty led with 16 points while Groeper had 15 vs. a boxand-one and Coulter added 12. Scoring was also balanced for Elmwood in its opener against Lowpoint-Washburn, a 71-42 win. Coulter led with 18 points, Jake Roberts added 12 and Groeper had 10. Brimfield Brimfield’s road to the title game was similar: a big opening win, over Galva (66-32) and a semifinal battle against host Princeville. Ultimately in the Indian’s 57-47 win over the Princes, it was too much Carson Cuevas (25 points), too much Brad Novak (12 points), and too much of Brimfield’s nineman rotation. Princeville went into the locker room halfway through feeling very good on the heels of an 8-0 run and a hard-fought rebound basket from Mitch Hanssen that left the score 26-25 Brimfield. But the second half came back to Brimfield’s formula of Cuevas’ versatility, Novak’s force in the middle, and a very deep bench.
In the opening win over Galva, Cuevas led with 19 and Jace Swietek added 12. Princeville Coach Jeff Kratzer’s Princes are proving to be yet another in the mix of teams that can challenge on any given game night. First came a 74-23 opening round win over DePue, with four players scoring in double figures (Trent Kielion 16, Mikey Sheets 11, Nick Kraft 11 and Brendan Streitmatter 10). Following that, Princeville was rewarded by taking on then-undefeated Brimfield. The Prince’s gave nothing but aggravation to the Indians with half- and threequarter man pressure defense, good rebounding and efficient ball movement. But Brimfield eventually wore down the Princes, despite 22 points from Kraft on 10-for-17 shooting from the floor. In the third-place game, Henry went 17-for-20 from the line in a 51-47 win over Princeville, which had more field goals. Streimatter had 18 points.
Ledbetter stepped up for 14 points, while Jones added 12. The Lady Trojans now move into a schedule dominated with ICAC and Prairieland opponents. Princeville Maddie Hite’s 20-point effort wasn’t enough for Princeville in its tourney opener with RoanokeBenson, a 55-38 loss. In game two, on Monday, Richwoods jumped out to a 9-2 lead with a half-court trap that kept Princeville from being getting off
needed shots at the basket. But Princeville kept battling, with a seven-point run in the last 1:30 of the third quarter. At 5:10 of the fourth, Paige Lane’s swish behind the arc seemed to have given victorious momentum to the Lady Princes, but Richwoods rebounded with pressure and made free throws for a 39-33 victory. Hite had 10 in the loss. Lane had 11 points versus Elmwood and Hite added 8.
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ments by coach Gregg Meyers kept Elmwood in the game. The Lady Trojans finally retook the lead with 5:30 remaining as Abby Frietsch, Hannah Huber, and Jones found the length and strength of sophomore Meyers under the basket for 10 points in the second half to topple a good Roanoke squad. Elmwood followed that with a 46-36 victory on Tuesday against Princeville as sophomore Morgan
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Brimfield girls finish 2-2 at State Farm Classic Brimfield’s girls basketball team finished 2-2 at the State Farm Holiday Classic, defeating LeRoy (44-40) and Peoria Christian (46-41) and losing to Champaign St. Thomas More (50-40) and Bloomington Central Catholic (66-55). Ryleigh Keith led with 14 points against LeRoy and had 19 vs.
Peoria Christian. Shayla McCormick had 12 points vs. PC. Earlier in December, Brimfield (17-3) dropped its first game of the season against Knoxville. Farmington – The Farmington boys team (6-7) lost to AbingdonAvon Monday, 33-30, in the consolation semifinals Monday at the
Macomb Holiday tournament. Eric Higgs led the Farmers with 12 points. The Farmington girls (8-11) dropped a 50-46 decision to Illini Central at Beardstown Monday in the consolation semifinals. Hannah Jostes had 17 points and Paige Pasley added 14.
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March in the regionals. “We played our best game of the year,” Brimfield coach Scott Carlson said. “Our goal was to make sure the defense was there and had them frustrated. We wanted to get touches and bother them.” Mission accomplished. Elmwood suffered 16 turnovers and looked out of sorts all evening against Brimfield (10-0), which made nine 3-pointers and got nine points from Jace Swietek and eight from Koby White. This marked the sixth Princeville tourney title in the last seven seasons for Brimfield. “The 10 years prior to that we never won the thing,” Carlson said. Matthew Jehle led Elmwood with 13 points. The same two teams meet Tuesday at Brimfield.
By JEFF LAMPE
PRINCEVILLE – The thought in some corners was that this Elmwood-Brimfield game was going to be different. Closer. When Elmwood (10-2) led 4-0 after 1:30 had elapsed, that sentiment seemed valid. But by halftime, with the score 29-12 in favor of the defending champion Indians, Tuesday’s Princeville Holiday Tournament championship had turned into just another in a line of Brimfield blowouts. The final was 65-39. Led by Carson Cuevas’ 24 points and five firsthalf steals, Brimfield’s 1-3-1 defense made muchimproved Elmwood look much more like the squad the Indians held to 10 halftime points last Weekly Post Staff Writer
Carson Cuevas scores vs. Elmwood. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
Cuevas takes over yet again
Rambling through central Illinois pondering popcorn. uuu While he didn’t toss home a last-second shot this year, Carson Cuevas was still MVP of Princeville’s Holiday Tournament. He owned Elmwood on Tuesday with 24 points and Jeff five first-half LAMPE steals. That followed a 25-point artwork in the semis against Princeville, of which Billtown’s Bob Anderson said, “Every point was like a dagger.” Added Brimfield coach Scott Carlson, “When he gets in the lane and knocks down that pull-up jumper, I don’t know what you are going to do to stop him.” Neither do opponents. ... Hey, while Billtown Continued on Page 14
Elmwood girls still unbeaten
IESA GIRLS POSTSEASON
By PHIL JOHNSON
PRINCEVILLE – The Elmwood girls basketball team picked up its second tournament title Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the process. In going 3-0 at the Princeville Holiday Tournament, Elmwood (11-0) faced its toughest game on Monday in a 42-36 win over Roanoke-Benson. After a 52-25 victory over the Richwoods JV on Saturday – led by an aggressive full-court zone press and a half court man-to-man defense that Meyers forced a number of Richwoods turnovers – Elmwood battled R-B on Monday. The Lady Trojans took a 17-12 first quarter lead behind hot shooting. Several buckets came from swing player Ashley Perryman and credit for another big play went to Shyann Jones, who broke R-B’s press and passed to Allie Meyers (gamehigh 16 points) for a buzzer-beating layup. Quarter Two belonged to R-B with a stingy full-court press. Elmwood had turnovers aplenty in that period, which ended in a 24-19 R-B advantage. AdjustFor The Weekly Post
Members of Brimfield’s second-place IESA 8-2A team are pictured above: Back row (left to right): Coach Maribeth Dura, Emily Doty, Gracie Kelch, Camryn Swietek, Lexi Snyder, Jaden Link and Kamryn Cuevas. Front row (l to r): Ashley Streitmatter, Delaney Smith, Mallory Meinke, Lindsey Stenger, Alex Updyke and Mariah Millman.
Brimfield girls second in 8-2A By JEFF LAMPE
RIVERTON – Faced with a foe that altered the way they played defense, the Brimfield eighth-grade girls basketball team wound up one win short of its goal back on Dec. 18. Even so, as coach Maribeth Dura noted, the defending seventh-grade state champs had no reason for shame after falling 47-39 to Winchester and Weekly Post Staff Writer
standout Annika Kaufmann in the IESA 8-2A title game. “We told them it’s really, really hard and unusual to win back-to-back titles,” Dura said. “So they had nothing to be sorry about or ashamed of.” The one thing Brimfield (26-2) wishes it did have was an answer for Kaufmann, daughter of former University of Illinois sharpshooter Andy Continued on Page 13
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