Thursday January 19, 2017 Vol. 4, No. 45
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An early framework for a budget for next year was introduced at Kickapoo Township’s January meeting Monday, when Trustees began discussing the measure well ahead of a budget hearing at 6:45 p.m. March 20. Under the tentative plan, the General Town Fund would have $508,100 in total appropriations based on annual revenues of $171,170 and other available funds of $410,670, and planned expenditures of $410,600. Also, the General Road Fund would have $1,520,800 in appropriations, with $68,780 in new revenues and $190,780 other funds available, plus related line-item funds including $395,400 for possible bridge work and $673,900 in its Permanent Road Fund. Road Commissioner Dan Kelch said addressing the replacement of the Richwoods Boulevard bridge between Ill. Route 8 and Reservoir Boulevard in the southeast part of the Township may re-
As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned to appreciate the winter season. I’ve grown especially fond of the graceful silhouettes of stately old trees – those not butchered and disfigured by topping, that is. The winter season brings out the more subtle details of the landscape. No longer hidden beneath a coat of foliage, the beautiful textures of bark and the elegant For The Weekly Post
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Farmington weighing water choices FARMINGTON – It’s almost a certainty that Farmington’s water system will improve over the next several years, but it’s less clear whether it will stem from a new private, outside owner, or a substantial community investment. Either way, it’s going to take millions of dollars to upgrade local water. The City Council on Monday opened two bids from companies interested in purchasing the water system. The Council also scheduled a Water Committee meeting for 6:30 Monday (Jan. 23) to discuss the merits of either a sale or a commitment by the City itself to deal with Inside needed work. • The Elmwood City “The Council Council may try to took the position acquire an unsightly to make a final deW. Fremont property. cision no later than Page 7. 40 days from the bid opening,” said City Administrator Rollen Wright, “so we would announce the decision at the City Council meeting on Feb. 20.” Aqua Illinois, a water company based in Kankakee serving 225,000 people in 13 Illinois counties, including Oak Run in Knox County, proposed purchasing Farmington’s water system for $3,750,000. Aqua also committed to investing an additional $3.2 million in upgrading the Farmington system in the first five years of operation. Illinois American Water, a division of American Water based in Bolingbrook, submitted a bid within a range of between $3,150,000 and $3,450,000, depending on a subsequent appraisal. The Illinois Commerce Commission, which must approve such sales, requires For The Weekly Post
Local youngsters Bobby Zinser, 11, of Kickapoo (left) and Lawson Alwan, 10, of Hanna City got called on stage during the 2017 Cubs Convention during the Ryan Dempster Late Night Show last Friday. Posing behind the boys are (left to right) World Series Champion Chicago Cubs players Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell. Zinser is the son of Rob and Mamie Zinser and Alwan is the son of Jenna Alwood and Brian Alwan.
Beautiful barks, twigs brighten winter scene By RON DIETER
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structural forms of trees and shrubs become the focal points in the landscape. Several tree varieties offer outstanding winter color and texture. The paper-bark maple, Acer griseum, is not often seen in landscapes today because it is difficult to propagate, but is surely worthy of a prominent spot in the garden. The rich brown bark exfoliates and curls away from the branches to reveal beautiful cinnamon and red-
brown underwoods. The bluish green trifoliate leaves are somewhat reminiscent of some Japanese maple forms. At first glance you might mistake a paper-bark maple for a river birch since both have exfoliating (peeling) bark and grow to about the same height-20 to 30 feet. Like the birches, paperbark maples look best when grown in clumps of three or five main trunks to accentuate the beauty of the bark. Continued on Page 2
A peeling paper-bark maple reveals cinnamon and redbrown underwoods.
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I’ve seen them used as the focal points in entrance plantings and patio gardens. The result is exquisite. Lace-bark elm, Ulmus parviflora, is another tree with exfoliating bark. The winding curls of bark reveal underlying patches of tan and white in lace-like patterns on the trunk. The tree has dark green glossy leaves that turn bright yellow in fall, although some varieties have a red color in autumn. Mature lace-bark elms have upright to broad forms and can be 40 feet tall or more. The decorative features of this tree are so outstanding that it is used extensively throughout Disney World in Orlando. On a smaller scale, shrubs can bring excitement to the winter landscape. For example, a well-pruned red twig dogwood, Cornus alba, with its bright red twigs and branches looks elegant atop a blanket of new-fallen snow. I say “well pruned” because the beauty is easily
diminished if dead brown branches are not cut away. Actually, color coding makes the redtwig dogwood easy to care for. Just cut away the dead brown and black branches and leave the live red ones. Nurserymen even suggest that you prune away a full third of the shrub each spring because it is the youngest branches that carry the best winter color. The variegated form of the red twig dogwood is particularly useful in the landscape. The leaves are green with irregular creamy-white margins. In summer breezes the fluttering leaves seem to shimmer and glisten. Burning bush, Euonymus alata, is widely hailed for its brilliant scarlet fall foliage. Virtually every yard in the neighborhood has at least one. But the structure of the shrub is a valuable landscape asset as well. Each stem has two to four corky wings giving the shrub its other common name, winged euonymus. The branches and stems
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A well-trimmed red-twig dogwood can be one of the most striking shrubs in any landscape when there is a covering of snow on the ground in winter.
have a strong angular appearance in winter. New-fallen snow caught up in the wings of the branches gives a pleasing visual effect. A selection called “Nordine’s Strain” is smaller and hardier than
the species and worth the effort to find. Take some time this winter to observe the landscape. You’re sure to find a shrub or tree to suit your fancy and bring some winter excitement to your garden.
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Of politics: local, national & on the floor
Rambling through central Illinois pondering the responsibility of holding public office. uuu With an inauguration days away, politics is on the minds of many. Being a fairly simple soul, my concerns are not with Washington, but rather much closer to home. First to Brimfield, where a sizable slate of school Jeff board candidates was supLAMPE posed to get a chance to speak at Wednesday’s board meeting. It will be interesting to see what is said. We promise a full report next week. ... Next stop is Farmington, where discussion on naming the school gymnasium in honor of Tom Wierzba has generated plenty of opinions. A similar motion was voted down a few years ago, but this time around may have more support. That includes my vote from last week’s column (meaningless, I realize) in favor of the move. My words prompted a few callers to let me know why this should not happen. So far, the callers are unconvincing. Did Wierzba yell at players? Yes. Do long-time coaches make enemies. Always. That’s not unique. What is unique is the run of success Farmington enjoyed in basketball under Wierzba’s direc-
tion. And no, that’s not to say there is not a teacher worthy of having a classroom named in their honor. That’s not my concern here. This is: Tom Wierzba Gym. uuu Finally to Williamsfield, where there is also a sizable slate of candidates for the school board. A suggestion was made by an astute Williamsfield reader that we print an article prior to the election giving candidates a chance to answer some basic questions. We have done this in the past and plan to do so again for any contested school board elections. ... Speaking of contested elections, some say that when there are several candidates running for an office it indicates interest, while few candidates indicates apathy. Others say that many running for a position is a sign of dissatisfaction while few running indicates the opposite. Whatever the answer, in Brimfield and Williamsfield there appear to be strong voices on both sides of the issues. April’s election should be interesting. uuu Heading into Friday’s inauguration, the perceived expansion of executive power has been a hot topic. To hear some folks talk, our departing president has been subverting Congress with alarming regularity. So it is interesting to learn that Barack Obama’s 260 Executive Orders actually rank behind George W. Bush (290) and
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don’t even crack the top 10. Leading the way among U.S. presidents, according to several sources, is Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 3,721 Executive Orders in his 12 years in the Oval Office. ... That said, I am willing to bet heavily that Donald Trump will establish the record for Executive Tweets ... probably within moments of leaving the inaugural. uuu Perhaps there’s a good reason to continue the ICAC boys basketball tournament. You’ll have to lobby hard to convince me. Crowds were sparse for this year’s tournament in Williamsfield and interest seemed lacking for a neutral-floor event pairing teams that – in many cases – have already met recently. While tournaments make scheduling easier and allow for more games, I would vote to scrap the five-day event and rely instead on a regular season conference title. That would free up room to schedule fresh faces instead of meeting the same foes again and again. ... Parting shot: The happiest people in the land after Friday will not be Republicans. No, those smiling broadest at a Trump presidency will be editorial cartoonists like Kevin Siers, whose work is on this page. The combination of Trump’s hair, lips, head nod and countless other idiosyncrasies is the stuff a cartoonist dreams about. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Kickapoo Township Trustees on Monday discussed a preliminary budget outline for next year. Left to right are Terry Holm, Randy Weber, Supervisor Karl Koy, Clerk Julianne McIntyre, Road Commissioner Dan Kelch, Joe Kelch, Mike Gensler and Tax Collector Bob Barth. Photo by Bill Knight
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quire significant expenditure, even with joint payments from Peoria County. Supervisor Karl Koy added that a few other items increased the Town Fund’s projected spending, including $4,500 for recycling, $20,000 for park improvements, and $3,000 in training and $2,000 in equipment within the Assessor’s budget. That’s necessary because of the possibility of Assessor Jack Duke’s retirement in the next few years. Changes in the Township Assessor’s office led to a discussion of how to prepare so the Township continues one of its key services, and Koy explained a possible process of nominating a deputy assessor under Duke’s supervision during a transition period. “We’re trying to pave the way for the future,” said Trustee Randy Weber. No action was taken, and the Board may continue the discussion with more information at its Feb. 20 meeting. Here’s an update on other local township meetings. BRIMFIELD – Brimfield Trustees this month appointed Nathan
Schaub and Barb Shipley as Cemetery Board assistants to help current cemetery trustees, said Supervisor Tony Karl. ELMWOOD – Elmwood’s Township Board moved their January meeting to this week, when they planned to discuss replacing Trustee Dale Slagel, who passed away Jan. 9. JUBILEE – Jubilee Trustees discussed paying Radnor Township Assessor Tom Missen mileage in addition to salary for assessor duties in Jubilee. Missen fulfills assessor duties for Jubilee Township until some local resident meets the training and certification requirements and wants the job. The Board plans to vote next month on paying up to $300 per quarter for miles logged in connection with his Jubilee assessor duties at the Internal Revenue Service rates. “Also discussed was a dramatic drop in interest rates from 0.2 percent to 0.12 percent on Money Market accounts, which coincided with the changeover from receiving our statements from Brimfield [Bank] to now receiving our statements from F&M Bank,” said Supervisor Steve Garnett. “On the
agenda for next meeting will be a vote on whether to move the township’s accounts to Princeville State Bank, which offers slightly higher rates.” MILLBROOK – Millbrook Township’s Board voted to donate $200 per month to the Brimfield food pantry at the Brimfield Union Church, according to Supervisor Dan Powell. SALEM – Salem’s Township Board OK’d donating $1,000 to the Farmington food pantry and $450 to T.R.I.A.D., a charity made up of law-enforcement, government and advocacy groups working to prevent crimes against the elderly, according to Clerk Shelby Copple. FARMINGTON – The Township on Jan. 9 approved Assessor Toni Holmes’ 2017-2018 budget of $2,300, which would be the same as this year, and Highway Commissioner Paul Balagna reported mixing and storing about 30 Tons of salt/cinder mix to replenish what crews have had to use thus far this winter. Elba, Princeville, Rosefield and Truro either took no action beyond routine business or didn’t respond to a Weekly Post inquiry.
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Princeville addressing HVAC issues in school By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The Board of Education on Jan. 10 heard High School Principal Rich Thole report that HVAC work was completed on RTU 18 over the holiday break. “This was work that was paid in large part ($7,500) by BRIC as this was an oversight on the original Scope,” Superintendent Shannon Duling added. “We also continue to work with electricians on lighting sensor issues and some fire dampers in the new bathroom concessions area that were never wired.” Thole said other HVAC issues remain, including in the new gym, concession stand and the Junior For The Weekly Post
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Peoria County crime data for December
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its Crime Statistics Report for December for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: Brimfield city and township together had 1 assault, 1 theft, 3 accidents without an injury, and 9 traffic tickets. Elmwood city and township together had 1 traffic ticket. Jubilee had 1 domestic battery incident and 5 accidents without injuries. Kickapoo had 2 burglaries of nonresidence locations, 2 reports of thefts, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 8 accidents with no injuries, and 1 traffic ticket. Millbrook had 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 1 accident with an injury, and 1 accident with no injury.
High School wing. In other business, the Board: • approved a Cooperation Agreement with Illinois Central College, which is working to expand its dualcredit programs in area public schools, especially at rural schools that may not have personnel certified to teach dual-credit courses. ICC also was able to obtain a grant to help cut tuition up to 50 percent; • approved course updates in 20th Century U.S. History, Earth and Space Science, Innovator’s Lab, and Interior Design: Residential, Commercial and Public Spaces; • approved the agreement with Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. for 2016-2017 audit services;
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Princeville city and township together had 1 battery, 1 domestic battery, 2 thefts, 5 vandalism/ criminal damage to property incidents, 1 accident with an injury and 1 accident with no injuries. Radnor had 1 burglary of a residence, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 2 accidents with injuries, 2 accidents with no injuries, and 6 traffic tickets. Rosefield had 1 accident with no injury.
1 injured in collision on Farmington Road
FARMINGTON – A 13-year-old Farmington girl was injured and transported by Advanced Medical Transport to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center on Jan. 13 after the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze in which she was a passenger collided with a 2010 Jeep Cherokee in the 18000 block of W. Farmington Road, police said. The Chevy was driven by Shannon Ducharme, 36, of Farmington,
• approved the resignations of Janet Senecal as bus driver, Bob Prout as assistant football coach and Ashlyn Cole-Senders as transportation aide, and OK’d Jason Long as JV volunteer baseball coach; • after members met with teachers and discussed adding more counseling services, the Board plans future discussion and action. Also ahead are discussions of the 2017-2018 District calendar, the National Honor Society program and possible sponsor, and a construction update from P.J. Hoerr; and • Princeville’s Joint Board Meeting of the School, Village and Library boards is at 7 tonight (Jan. 19) at Lillie M. Evans Library. who hit the Jeep, which was driven by Craig Farrar, 46, of Farmington, as he’d been backing into a driveway, according to reports.
Police reports
• Edwinn Strong, 39, of Brimfield on Jan. 10 reported criminal damage to property on Brimfield school property estimated at $150 to a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. • Karen Ramp, 50, of Elmwood on Jan. 11 reported an incident of identity theft. • Pierre Trad, 66, of Edwards on Jan. 13 reported an incident of identity theft. • Richard Johnson, 37, of Farmington on Jan. 14 was arrested on a charge of domestic battery. • Don Clark, 60, of Princeville on Jan. 14 reported an incident of battery.
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City to pursue Fremont property By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday discussed expanding the opportunity to give value to two lots on West Fremont Street, where Dick Johnson Farm Enterprises of Brimfield this month was awarded a $6,825 contract to demolish a house at 309 W. Fremont. Now, an adjacent property at 307 W. Fremont, which is vacant and in disrepair, may be available for back taxes, according to a report from City attorney Mike Seghetti passed on by Elmwood Economic Development Director Dick Taylor. The City took possession of the first property last year after it was declared abandoned, and that property is scheduled to be razed next month. Alderman Kent Stevens said combining the two For The Weekly Post
properties could create a more attractive lot for development, and the Council’s consensus was to pursue the 307 W. Fremont property. The Council also opted not to act on a suggestion that it contribute $500 per month to renew a contract with WEEK-TV to continue sponsoring one of several “skycam” live shots during the weather segment on News 25. Farmers State Bank has exclusively sponsored the camera for three years for $1,500 per month, and wants to scale back its contribution. However, Aldermen questioned the value of brief, intermittent visuals of the south side of the square rotating with the Peoria Zoo, Illinois State University, Pekin’s Mineral Springs and other sites, and also of spending $6,000 a year compared to the costs of work like
sidewalks. The bank offered to pay $900 a month, and the Elmwood Development Association (EDA) offered $100 a month, but the idea died for lack of a motion. The Council – with Aldermen Bryan Davis and Jared Howerton absent – did take action on a request by Toot’s Treats to erect a marquee-style sign with LED lighting that would hang over its Main Street sidewalk, unanimously approving the installation, pending a setback variance that the Zoning Board of Appeals is considering next week. In other news, • Taylor reminded the Council of the EDA’s annual meeting Jan. 25 at the Presbyterian Church, where EDA will give an annual report at 5:30 p.m., followed by appetizers at 6 and at 6:30 presentations by Habitat for Humanity on its Elmwood Build project, Country Comfort on its retirement facility, and details on the “Shop Local” campaign; and • Boy Scout Sage Williams introduced his Eagle Scout idea to renovate portions of West Park’s playground, pending input by Parks Committee chair Bob Paige and approval by the Council, which will see Williams’ detailed plan in the next month.
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BRIEFS Author speaks Saturday at Maquon Library
MAQUON – Retired Illinois State Trooper Ed Traylor will discuss his book “The Crossing” on Saturday (Jan. 21) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “The Crossing” earned second place in the Safety Writers Association conference in July 2015. The book deals with a terrorist plot discovered during a routine traffic stop in Illinois. Traylor is known to be an engaging speaker who discusses his time with the Illinois State Police and the challenges of dealing with terrorist threats. To learn more, call (309) 8753573.
Applicants sought for Peoria County auditor
PEORIA – Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew A. Rand invites interested individuals to apply for the position of Peoria County Auditor. The appointed individual will serve through Nov. 30, 2018. The vacancy was created after the resignation of Carol VanWinkle on Dec. 31, 2016. The seat must be filled by March 13, 2017. The replacement must be a Democrat, having voted Democrat in the most recent primary election in which he or she voted, and must reside within Peoria County. The Auditor position includes performing an audit on all claims against the County, verifying accuracy of the claim and recommending payment or rejection of all invoices. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 3, 2017. Submit a resume, references and fill out a County Board Appointment Application found at www.peoriacounty.org/countyboard/county-bo
The 1924 Princeville boys basketball team finished 13-9 and outscored foes 400-358. Team members were: Standing (left to right) – George Smith, Robert Weaver, Gerald Stewart, Theodore West, Clement Webber and Coach Bickford. Seated (l to r) – Luther Mansfield, Robert Hyde, Captain George Young, Harold Webber and Earl Best. Photo courtesy of the Princeville Heritage Museum.
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Fulton County 2017 plat books available
LEWISTOWN – The new 2017 edition of the Fulton County Plat Book is now available for purchase at University of Illinois Extension in Lewistown for $30. Premium wall maps are also available for $45.00. For more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Fulton County, at (309) 547-3711.
Applications accepted for Sheriff’s scholarship
PEORIA – March 15 is the deadline for applications for a $500 scholarship to a college or university to be awarded by Peoria County Sheriff Mike McCoy.
The scholarships are intended to assist with the cost of tuition, books and fees. Applications are available online at www.ilsheriff.org or at the Administration Office on the second floor of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, 301 N. Maxwell Road and at the Peoria County Courthouse, Room B-20. Submit completed applications by dropping them off or mailing to: Scholarship Application Peoria County Sheriff's Office, attn: Ellen Balagna, Sheriff's Secretary 301 N. Maxwell Road Peoria IL 61604. All applicants will be notified by Monday, May 1.
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• ELMWOOD – Elizabeth Wagner was named to the Eureka College Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester. She is the daughter of Dave and Julie Wagner of Elmwood.
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PEORIA – State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) was sworn in to his first term in the Illinois House of Representatives last Wednesday during the inauguration of the 100th General Assembly held at the University of Illinois-Springfield’s Sangamon Auditorium. “I am honored to serve in the 100th General Assembly, as Illinois approaches 200 years of statehood. We have large challenges ahead in our state and I Spain look forward to the opportunity to applying common-sense solutions to the problems we face. I am humbled by this opportunity and will work hard to try to bring jobs and people back to a reformed, more prosperous Illinois,” said Spain. A lifelong Peorian, Spain attended District 150 schools and is a Richwoods
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High School alumnus. He graduated from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign with a double degree in political science and speech communication. Spain also holds an MBA from Bradley University. He is currently employed at OSF Healthcare System as the Vice President of Economic Development. Spain and his wife Ashley have a three-year old daughter named Vivienne. Rep. Spain has announced the location and contact information for his Legislative District Office. He will take over the current lease for Rep. David Leitch’s office on the campus of Illinois Central College North in Peoria. The mailing and street address is 5407 N. University St., Arbor Hall, Suite B, Peoria, IL, 61614. The telephone number also remains the same at (309) 690-7373. Leitch’s longtime Chief of Staff, Linda Daley, will also stay on to transition the office for a period of time.
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Yates City ups donation to rural foundation By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – After an appeal from Jim Ralston and Wayne Wrage of the Knox County Rural Improvement Foundation, the Village Board on Jan. 11 approved increasing its contribution to the nonprofit group from $275 to $300. The charity works on rural development issues and has been a taxFor The Weekly Post
• discussed adding cannabis and drug paraphernalia to the municipal code; • decided to make a 2008 Ford Explorer available to buy by bids from the public; • approved investigating the acquisition of poles for Central Park to light up the gazebo; and • OK’d adding signage to 2300 Knox County Road.
exempt organization since 1998, according to the Internal Revenue Service, which reports its assets as of 2015 at about $10,000. In other action, the Board: • heard Police Chief Randy Benson report that the new squad car went into service Jan. 9, and the lights from the old squad car were donated to the Elba-Salem Fire Protection District;
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appraisals of water systems after bids are opened. Headquartered in New Jersey, American Water operates subsidiaries in 45 states and Ontario, Canada, and its bid also said the corporation would replace about 2,100 feet of Farmington’s water mains in the second year of owning the system. With input from the Maurer Stutz civil engineering firm, the City has determined that more extensive improvements may be necessary, Wright said. “We may need to plan an infra-
structure program over the next 20 years to address updates to the system,” he said. “Based on [water] breaks, rust, increasing flows and so on, we’re taking a more aggressive approach.” Phase I of the City’s plan would take one to five years and entail replacing 6,072 feet of water main in Year 1, 3,616 feet in Year 2 and 4,571 feet in Year 3, said Wright, who put the price tag at $5,133,240. “Either way, we’re looking at a water rate increase,” he said. “We’d have to generate the payments. But we’re not trying to
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The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
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EDWARDS 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
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Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 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
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WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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FARMINGTON – Marcella V. Lindley, 94, of Farmington, passed away at 2:54 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on Feb. 4, 1922, in Wyoming, Ill., a daughter of Ralph and Minnie (Larson) Cox. She married Lindley Robert Lindley on Sept. 20, 1947, in Peoria. He preceded her in death July 8, 2016. She was also preceded in death by one son, Phil; one grand-daughter, one great-grandson, and one sister, Dorothy Bailey. Surviving are two sons, David (Pam) Lindley of Chandler, Ariz., and Paul (Sherri) Lindley of Hanna City; four daughters, Marsha (Kevin) Hughes of The Colony, Texas, Claudia (Tim) Threw of Yates City, Cindy (Mike) Abel of Farmington, and Teresa (Greg) Daggett of Liberty; one daughter-in-law, Sue Lindley of Shelton, Conn.; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Marcella’s greatest joy was raising her seven children. She was a devoted wife and mother always putting her family’s needs first. Marcella welcomed the neighborhood kids into her home, and it became a favorite gathering place. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Marcella will always be remembered for her wink and smile that lit up every room. Marcella attended Brown’s School of Business and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Business Sorority. She worked as a key punch operator at Keystone until shortly after her marriage to Bob.
This Week’s Obituaries • Linda G. Kling, 74, Farmington • Marcella V. Lindley, 94, Farmington • Clementine C. Miars, 103, Kickapoo • Kelly Roberson, 54, Laura • Doris Stremmel, 82, Williamsfield • Rex Allen Vaughn, 65, Brimfield
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After her children were in school, Marcella worked as a cafeteria cashier at Farmington High School and retired in 1988. Marcella was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, and also a member of St. Matthew’s Altar and Rosary Society and Noodle Makers. She was the secretary for the Tri-County Senior Center and a member of the DAR. Services were Jan. 17, 2017, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington. Burial was to be at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials can be made to Farmington Rescue Squad 1100, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, or Tri County Senior Center. To view Marcella’s DVD or to make online condolences, go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Linda G. Kling
FARMINGTON – Linda G. Kling, 74, of Farmington died Jan. 11 at her residence. She was born on April 8, 1942 in Monticello, to Gail and Ruby (Hamm) Collins. Linda married Floyd Kling on Nov. 25, 1969, in Rushville. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1984. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two sons; Robert and Ricky Kling, two brothers; David and George Collins. Surviving are four children;
Rodney (Shellie) Kling of Peoria, Stephanie (Jeff) Eoff of Loose Creek, Mo., Randy (Mary) Kling of Linn, Mo., and Ken Burkema, two sisters; Kathy Mahoney of Arkansas, and Francis Dornburger of Cuba, daughter-in-law Brenda Kling of Fairview, 16 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Linda worked as a secretary at an insurance office in Peoria. Services were Jan. 17 at OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Burial was to follow in Maquon Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Clementine C. Miars
KICKAPOO – Clementine C. Stenger Miars, 103, died on Jan. 7 at DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton, Ill. She was born on Aug. 24, 1913, in rural Kickapoo to Joseph L. and Lucy Loescher Stenger. On May 25, 1940, she married Robert Thomas Miars in Kickapoo. They were married for 59 years and lived in Brimfield before his death in 1999. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law: Margaret and Anthony Rudnik of Forest Park, Ill.; Mary and Dale Rammien of Lisle, Ill. and Jana and Bill Minor of Batavia, Ill.; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister Florence Stenger Heinz and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was Jan. 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edwards. Interment was to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery of Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at www.mossfuneral.com.
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LAURA – Kelly Marie DotsonRoberson, 54, of Peoria, sister of a Laura woman, died Jan. 12 at her home.
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OBITUARIES Survivors include her husband, Greg Roberson; her mother, Kathryn DuBoff of Peoria; sisters Gene (Carroll) Huber of Laura and Vicki Davis of Peoria; and brother, Mark Dotson of Peoria; plus several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. A remembrance gathering will be held at the Eagles Lodge at 1704 S. East Lane in Peoria from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 21). Condolences may be left online at peoriafuneral.com.
Galesburg. Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years, Norman; grandchildren Ethen Krans of Williamsfield and Stacy (and Lucas) Gustafson of Galesburg; a greatgranddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service was Jan. 10 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel, with burial at Warren County Hope Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.com.
WILLIAMSFIELD – Doris Darlene (Higgins) Stremmel, 82, of Galesburg, grandmother of a Williamsfield man, died Jan. 7 at Marigold Health Care Center in
BRIMFIELD – Rex Allen Vaughn, 65, of Brimfield died Jan. 13 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born to James Francis
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and Nan (Roberts) Vaughn on September 4, 1951, in Somerset, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; daughters Tammy (Marc) Rojtman of Los Angeles, Calif., and Angela (Daniel) Morefield of Monticello, Ky; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Debi Vaughn. Rex was a truck driver for Stoller Trucking in Gridley. A funeral service was to be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at CumerfordHurd Funeral Home in Peoria, with burial at Springdale Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.cumerford.com.
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ALANA S. BEECHER on October 13, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to SONYA G. BEECHER, of 121 West Clinton Street, Brimfield, Illinois 61517, 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 14th day of July, 2017, 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 16th day of December, 2016. SONYA G. BEECHER, Executor of the Estate of ALANA S. BEECHER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, IL 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of MARY L MUNTS, deceased No. 2016-P-200 Notice is given of the death of MARY L. MUNTS. Letters of Office were issued on December 22, 2016, to MICHAEL D. CHANDLEE, OF 1365 S. State Route 180, Williamsfield, IL 61489, as Executor, whose attorney is Michael E. Massie, Massie & Quick, LLC, P.O. Box 205, Galva, IL 61434. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Knox County Circuit Clerk, Knox County Courthouse, 200 S. Cherry, Galesburg, IL 61401, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication, the BAR DATE, and any claim 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 attorney within ten days after is has been filed. Massie & Quick, LLC Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 205 Galva, IL 61434 Telephone: (309) 932-2168
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) LASZLO KARSAY, ) No. 16-P-499 Deceased. ) CLAIM NOTICE - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of LASZLO KARSAY on September 14, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on December 28, 2016, by the above entitled Court to EVELYN DARLENE KING, of 13011 East Illinois Route 116, London Mills, Illinois 61544, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., of 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, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61602, or with the Administrator or both on or before the 14th day of July, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the Administrator 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 administrator 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF LASZLO KARSAY, Deceased.
) ) No. 16-P-499 ) NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ORDER APPOINTING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE AND EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS OF INTERESTED PERSONS DURING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is given to: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LASZLO KARSAY, DECEASED. This will give notice that LASZLO KARSAY, a resident of Peoria County, Illinois, died on the 14th day of September, 2016. On the 28th day of December, 2016, an Order was entered by the above entitled Court appointing EVELYN DARLENE KING, of 13011 East Illinois Route 116, London Mills, Illinois 61544, as Independent Administrator of the LASZLO KARSAY ESTATE. This will also give notice that granting independent administration of a decedent's estate means that the executor or administrator will not have to obtain court orders or file estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless an interested person asks the court to become involved. Under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4), any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. However, if there is a will which directs independent administration, independent administration will be terminated only if the court finds there is good cause to require supervised administration; and if the petitioner is a creditor or nonresiduary legatee, independent administration will be terminated only if the court finds that termination is necessary to protect the petitioner's interest. A form of a petition which may be used to terminate independent administration is on file in the Court file for the LASZLO KARSAY ESTATE in the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office. In addition to the right to terminate independent administration, any interested person may petition the court to hold a hearing and resolve any particular question that may arise during independent administration, even though supervised administration has not been requested (755 ILCS 5/28-5). The independent representative must mail a copy of the estate inventory and final account to each interested person and must send notice to or obtain the approval of each interested person before the estate can be closed (755 ILCS 5/28-6, 5/28-11). Any interested person has the right to question or object to any item included in or omitted from an inventory or account or to insist on a full court accounting of all receipts and disbursements with prior notice, as required in supervised administration (755 ILCS 5/28-11).
DATED this 28th day of December, 2016. Dated this 28th day of December, 2016. EVELYN DARLENE KING, Independent Administrator of the Estate of LASZLO KARSAY, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Independent Administrator 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIES: What animated movie featured “The Siamese Cat Song”? 2. TELEVISION: In the 1960s sitcom “Family Affair,” what was the name of Buffy’s doll? 3. GEOGRAPHY: Ardennes Forest in Belgium was the site of what major World War II battle? 4. HISTORY: What leading figure in America’s Revolutionary War took the pseudonym “Poor Richard” in his earlier writing? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the more common name for the flower whose scientific name is papaver somniferum? 6. BUSINESS: How long did the New Coke formula last after it was introduced in 1985? 7. LITERATURE: What mystery writer created the character of Kay Scarpetta, medical examiner? 8. ASTRONOMY: Where is the Lowell Observatory located? 9. FOOD & DRINK: What grated cheese is named for the capital of Italy? 10. LANGUAGE: What is a more common name for an apiarist?
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win over Monmouth United. A 273 first quarter lead made the final academic. The Lady Princes got 14 points from Waid, 13 from HortonMeza and 10 from Brinlee Bauman. In a Lincoln Trail contest at Wyoming last Wednesday versus Stark County, the Lady Princes employed an 11-5 fourth period to get a 45-39 win. Waid scored 13, followed by 11 from DeVries and 10 from Horton-Meza. In LTC tourney play at Galva, Princeville was to face Mercer County Wednesday and Stark County today (Jan. 19) at 6. Elmwood After a 15-15 first quarter draw against Prairieland rival Knoxville on Monday at home, Elmwood’s offense stalled in a 49-31 loss. Elmwood (16-8) wasn’t able to come up with double-figure scoring in any of the remaining quarters . Rachel Jacobson led in scoring with 11 points, while Allie Meyers scored eight.
The Lady Trojans rolled over Peoria Heights 59-16 last Thursday in a home Prairieland Conference game. Ten EHS players scored, led by Jacobson with 12 and eight each from Regan McFall, Zofia LeHew and Meyers. The Lady Trojans go to Cuba today (Jan. 19) to play North Fulton, then continue on the road Monday at Abingdon. Farmington Farmington (12-9) dropped a Prairieland matchup on the road versus South Fulton Monday, 4738. Three quarters were won or tied by the Lady Farmers, but a 15-4 third quarter deficit was hard to overcome. In addition, Farmington was devastated at the free throw line, going there just seven times and converting on just one, while South Fulton got 40 trips to the line and connecting on 24. Abbey Brown scored 13 points for Farmington, and Sarah Wherley had nine. “I was very pleased with how our
kids competed tonight. The game was decided at the free throw line,” coach Jim Noonan said. “It’s difficult to win a game that your opponent makes three times more free throws than our team actually shot in the entire game.” The Lady Farmers struggled in the second half last Thursday in a 40-32 Prairieland loss at home to Bushnell Prairie City. Tied at 17 at the intermission, the Lady Spartans worked a 17-6 third quarter advantage that was too much for Farmington to overcome. Morgan Powell scored 15 for the Lady Farmers, while Brown added six. The Lady Farmers are home today (Jan. 19) vs. Midwest Central, then travel to Lewistown on Saturday. Brimfield Brimfield (15-7) had a lull in the schedule last week, but returns to action today (Jan. 19) at home vs. Lewistown, followed by a trip to South Fulton on Saturday.
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7th grade boys regional BKB starts Saturday BLOOMINGTON – Seventhgrade boys basketball regionals start Saturday (Jan. 21). In 7-2A action at Brimfield Grade School, No. 4 seed Brimfield plays No. 5 Princeville at 11:30 a.m. while No. 3 Elmwood plays No. 6 Colona at 2:30 p.m. Winners play in
the semifinals on Monday (Jan. 23). In 7-1A, Williamsfield is No. 4 at Kickapoo St. Mary’s and plays No. 5 Annawan Saturday at 10. In 7-3A, Farmington is top seed at Monmouth-Roseville, where it has a first-round bye. The Farmers play on Monday (Jan. 23) at 5:30 p.m.
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against the winner between Monmouth United and Havana. • Farmers wrestling – Farmington placed eighth out of 15 teams last weekend at the Kewanee Tournament, led by third-place showings from Jonah Cecil at 152 and Quinton Fultz at 120.
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A chance for that comes immediately, as Elmwood travels to Illini Bluffs Friday. Brimfield A 2-3 ICAC finish left coach Scott Carlson seeking improvement in time for the postseason. On a positive note, Brimfield (10-9) played well in a 54-45 loss to Delavan on Saturday (Parker Pillman led with 14 points) and in routs of R-W last Monday and North Fulton (60-29) on Wednesday. Darren Novak had 14 points against North Fulton. But Brimfield struggled in an 8033 decision against Illini Bluffs on Friday and Monday versus Elmwood, when turnovers and a lack of rebounding hurt. Defense was not real strong against Elmwood, either, Carlson said. “We left (Jacob) Brown open too often. We talked about him in the shootaround and played them already, but we still left him open,” Carlson said. “For some reason we didn’t have energy against Bluffs of Elmwood. It’s hard to explain. “What we’re aiming for is the postseason so hopefully we can get better by then.” Brimfield celebrates Homecoming Friday against Lewistown. Farmington Methodical, unflappable South Fulton was not the ideal opponent
for Farmington (15-4) last Friday on a night when shots were sailing wide of the mark. While Farmington wound up hitting 41 percent in a 48-45 loss to South Fulton, the Farmers never got the game moving the way they wanted. “They played their pace and we didn’t,” coach Jeff Otto said. “We couldn’t get out and running in transition and they did a good job getting back on defense.” Jarod DePriest led Farmington with 10 points while Eric Higgs, Jake Uryasz and Judd Anderson had 8 apiece. For Higgs, that was the first single-digit game of the season. “He was just off and the longer it went on, he forced some shots and was rushing them a little,” Otto said. The Farmers had a better second half Tuesday. After leading just 2625 at halftime, Farmington topped Peoria Heights, 76-45. The Farmers play A-Town Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Orion Shootout. Princeville Extra time off last week may have helped Princeville (5-10), which topped Kewanee Wethersfield on Tuesday, 65-52. Noah Bauman poured in 30 points and the Princes outscored Wethersfield 22-12 in the fourth quarter. Princeville also got 10 points apiece from Dylan Stalter
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and Justin Janssen. “The kids played great,” coach Jeff Kratzer said. “Now we’re getting into the heart of our conference season and we’re hoping to get into a groove. It will be nice to be playing two or three games a week.” The Princes travel to face Annawan Friday. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars (5-13) ended the ICAC tourney on a winning note, routing North Fulton (69-39) behind 19 points from Charlie Gibbons, 16 from Tucker Sams and 12 from Gunner Johnston. “We got off to a good start and the kids were more alert and more aggressive and did some things right,” coach Bob Anderson said. “It’s always a tough tournament.” R-W also won Tuesday, topping Monmouth United 63-46 behind 24 points from Austin Batterson, 13 from Gibbons and Jake Varner’s 11. Bret Woodside is dressing for RW, but Anderson said it’s unlikely he will be cleared to play until midFebruary. Williamsfield is at Galva Friday.
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Trojans top Indians in ICAC finale By JEFF LAMPE
WILLIAMSFIELD – The latest ICAC Tournament did not provide many revelations. Illini Bluffs and Delavan are best in the league. Elmwood is next best and Brimfield and Williamsfield have their moments, when they get enough effort. So it went in the 15-game tourney that saw Illini Bluffs (15-4) crowned champion after a 63-41 victory over Delavan (11-7) on Monday. Though not a championship, Monday’s outcome was also very welcome for Elmwood (12-8), which downed Brimfield, 53-40, to finish the tourney 3-2. That’s the Trojans’ second win over the Indians and came largely thanks to impressive outside shooting and pressure defense. Sophomore guard Jacob Brown led all scorers with 17 points and had five of Elmwood’s nine treys – the other treys were two in the first two minutes by sophomore guard Charlie McKinty Weekly Post Staff Writer
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GALVA – Princeville was the first local team to reach the 20-win mark Saturday after surviving a first-half challenge from Galva for a 66-49 win in the Lincoln Trail Tournament. The Lady Princes (20-3) had three players in double figures. Karlen Sandall scored 19, followed by Caitlin Pullen’s 14 and Lucy Waid’s 12. Marisa Horton-Meza added nine, and Jessica DeVries came in with eight. Even with 20 wins, Princeville coach John Gross has experienced enough seasons to know a team can’t afford to cruise. “We’re not playing real well right now. Our defense hasn’t been as good as it was earlier, and we have to get our shooting back to where it was,” Gross said. “We have some players hurting a bit physically right now, and there’s especially a concussion concern about Lucy (Waid).” Princeville opened play in the Lincoln Trail Tournament at Galva in a big way last Thursday with a 61-14
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Dayton Sollenberger and his Brimfield teammates had nowhere to go against Vince Lenzi (right) and the Elmwood defense Monday while losing 53-40 on the final day of the ICAC Tournament at Williamsfield. Illini Bluffs won the five-day event with a 63-41 victory over Delavan. Photo by Jeff Lampe
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and two by Ethan Jehle. “Jacob and Charlie got some open looks early, some confidence,” coach Josh Fugitt said. “It definitely seemed like we had a different mentality than the first time we played them. And their defense was much different this time. They’ve been starting to pick up their pressure this whole week and that probably worked to our advantage.” Elmwood won its final three games at the ICAC after falling to Delavan (46-34) and Illini Bluffs (66-41), the latter despite “holding” Taylor Bruninga to 26 points. The Trojans fared better in wins against ROWVAWilliamsfield last Friday (6452) and North Fulton on Saturday (58-21). Vince Lenzi scored 30 points and Brown had 15 against R-W, while Lenzi and Cooper Hoffmann led with 14 apiece against North Fulton. “We’ve got some work to do against the better teams on our schedule,” Fugitt said. Continued on Page 15