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Dwyer has enjoyed decades as a barber
By BILL KNIGHT
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Dick Dwyer, 74, is retiring after 44 years of running a barber shop on the east edge of Kickapoo. Photo by Bill Knight.
His clientele ranged from business executives to farmers, he recalls. “Royal Coulter, president of PDC, was a regular,” Dwyer says. “I had all kinds. There were a few who said they’d been here the day I started, and they came back the day I finished. “It was a great, fun job – an adventure.” The 1961 graduate of Spalding In-
stitute, who worked a bit at Ben Schwartz’ grocery store as a teen, says he remembers his father asking what he planned to do and suggesting he consider becoming a barber. “So I looked into it,” he says. “I went to Roy Gibbs’ Midwest Barber College on Peoria’s South Side and after nine or ten months I was ready to go. I went up to Chicago for the Continued on Page 2
Coal mining has a deep history in Illinois By CASEY BISCHEL
Louis Joliet and Pere Marquette, returning from an expedition on the Mississippi River in 1673, were the first explorers to notice the combustible material that would shape the Illinois economy. The coal just sat there on the surface like low-hanging fruit near Utica along the Illinois River. The first mine appeared near Peoria not long after, but it wasn’t until 1830, when coal from Belleville found a market in nearby St. Louis, that the industry took off, according to Keith Weil and Alvin K. Grandys, who wrote the 1976 Illinois Coal Digest, a publication
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) last week released the long-delayed results from the 2016 Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), and the five schools in The Weekly Post area mostly showed aggreIllinois gate scores of Science Assessment average or 2016 Scores slightly above School Mean (avg.) average. The test is Brimfield untimed, but 5th Grade 309 designed to 8th Grade 312 take about an 305 High School* hour. Each stu- Elmwood dent’s score be5th Grade 318 8th Grade 304 tween 200 and High School* 318 400 correlates Farmington to one of two 5th Grade 302 performance 8th Grade 297 levels: ProfiHigh School* 294 cient or Not Princeville Proficient. 5th Grade 305 The ISBE 8th Grade 314 gauges “ProfiHigh School* 314 cient” as 296Williamsfield 400 for 5th 5th Grade 304 grade; 293-400 8th Grade 300 for 8th grade, High School* 295 and 307-400 * NOTE: High School tests taken for high by 11th graders. school. By that SOURCE - ISBE standard, Brimfield, Farmington and Williamsfield high schoolers are determined “Not Proficient.” All others were deemed “Proficient.” Measured on a letter-grade scale, with A being 360-400, B 320-359, C 280-319, D 240279 and F 200-239, all area students performed at a B or C level. (See chart). “Overall, the statewide 2016 ISA results reflect a solid mastery of science in the ‘all stuFor The Weekly Post
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‘I LIKE CUTTING HAIR’
KICKAPOO – It takes a lot of work to get as playful as Dick Dwyer is. And time. It’s been 44 years since the 74year-old barber opened his shop on the east edge of town, and he retired this month. Now, at ease in his single-chair shop, he sports a pixie grin and reflects on his decades here with a bit of a wizard’s wisdom and a smartaleck’s sense of humor. “This place got to happening!” he says, stroking his goatee and smiling. “It got busy. We’d say, ‘What plays here, stays here.’”
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from the Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development. Coal grew by leaps and bounds over the decades. In the 1850s and 1860s, railroads opened lines to new customers and the Civil War. Later, Weil and Grandys write, the formalization of geology and the appearance of the steam engine made coal easier to find and dig. The mines attracted tens of thousands of workers, many of whom were
exposed to the dangers of an unchecked industry. As mine collapses and explosions claimed hundreds of lives, new vitality sprang into labor unions that went on to fight for better safety and health care. Early mine collapses, the result of apathetic owners, encouraged miners to organize but still produced few gains, according to Rosemary Feurer, a history professor at Northern Illinois University. Reforms went unenforced, and even a nascent form of workers’ compensation, the victory of a particularly deadly episode in Cherry, in the northern part of the state in 1909, barely Continued on Page 8
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test to get my license and grabbed some guy from the Salvation Army and gave him a haircut and that was that. “Not too much later, Ted Bochnick offered me a job at his shop on Glen Avenue, and I was about 19 or so. I worked for him about 10 years – that was before I started in Kickapoo, so I have about 54 years in as a barber. “It wasn’t long, though, before the Beatles came along, and then everything changed, almost overnight. Guys who used to come in every two weeks like clockwork came in every four weeks. So our pay was pretty much cut in half.” Fortunately, one of his regulars worked at Caterpillar and had been pestering Dwyer to come to work there. With three kids, he and his wife Sharon talked about it and liked the benefits, so he left Bochnick – but not barbering. “I still wanted to cut hair,” he says, shrugging. “I liked it.” Dwyer worked at Cat for 30 years, quitting when he turned 60. While
there – at the East Peoria plant, then in material control at Mossville – Dwyer started cutting hair in his basement. Later he built the shop a driveway south of his residence. “I cut hair from 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 6-11 Saturday mornings,” he says. “I’d work, then get home from work, and then went to work.” If there was a downside, such a schedule meant he missed a lot of activities involving his two daughters and son. “Sharon had to go to all the school functions,” he says. It’s a different world now, and barber shops have gone the way of many local and neighborhood merchants, where people once bought shoes and food and furniture and so on. “Now there are few men cutting hair,” Dwyer says. “It’s hard to make a living at it now. The oldfashioned barber shop is a dying trend, gone from my era.” Among his memories, Dwyer said there are all the first haircuts he gave to youngsters. “I still remember one dad who brought his boy in, and the kid just wouldn’t have it, and the father and he ended up leaving,” Dwyer says. “I shook my head and said, ‘You’re letting him get away with it,’ but they left. He came back two, three weeks later, and asked me to try again on a Sunday, when I didn’t work, since there’d be no people around. I said I would – if he’d leave him there, and he did. “So they came back, dad left, and the boy calmed down and we got it done.”
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Now Dwyer’s done, and he says he’ll miss people, but “I’ve been on my feet for quite a while, and my hip started bothering me,” he says. “I’m in no hurry to do anything. I have greatgrandsons, so I’ll have fun,” he continues, glancing at a framed photo of Brimfield’s 2015 statechampion basketball team. “I had a grandson and a nephew on that team.” As for the wood-pan-
eled shop, with its pictures and posters and dozens of business cards tacked to a bulletin board, it’s empty of customers, its lights dimmed, an unknown future ahead. “Nobody’s come forward,” Dwyer says, laughing. “I don’t know – maybe it’s too much work.” He laughs, and an honest-to-God twinkle in his eye seems to light up the room.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering government interference. uuu Oak Hill has been a hotbed of news lately, and surprisingly none of it has come from the mouth of hizzoner, The Mayor of Oak Hill. We may need to sit him down for a Q&A soon, though. Inquiring minds want to know what happened to all the BMWs at the house on the west edge of town. And what will be done to replace the crooked shed, that finally fell Jeff last year and was LAMPE smoldering over the weekend? Last but not least, kudos to Elmwood Township for the oak trees planted on the north end of the cemetery just outside of town. The new cemetery fence also looks much better. Yes, there’s so much to ask hizzoner, if only we could get him away from his winemaking. uuu The government ruins everything. Even snacking. For some time now, there’s been a rumbling locally about changes to Kitchen Cooked potato chips. Well, after watching a video this week, it all makes sense. Kitchen Cooked Vice President Paul Blackhurst explains that due to a government mandate, all trans fats must be removed from foods by June of
2018. That has required Kitchen Cooked to change from frying its chips in shortening to frying them in a new blend of soybean oils – a change that has taken four years to perfect. “Did we want to change it? Of course not,” Blackhurst says on the video. “We didn’t have a choice.” ... That leads to a logical question: Sure trans fats have been proven to raise bad cholesterol and clog arteries, but are they worse for people than cigarettes and alcohol? And will this federal mandate create a new class of bootleggers, something akin to Prohibition? Will we see chips smuggled in from Canada? ... After watching the video, I went straight to Jordan’s Mobil to do a tax-deductible, diet-busting test of the new Kitchen Cooked chips. Is there a difference? Sure, but the bag was gone in 24.2 seconds – 3 seconds off the record but fast enough to show the taste is still good. In the name of science, we will continue our experiments daily for the next few months. uuu Kids’s say the darndest things. The youngest boy, 10, had a good one recently. “I’m going to name my first
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son ‘I’ so he can break all the pronoun laws.” Hope to be alive to someday write a headline that reads, “I is Elected Governor.” But only if Madigan is gone. Nobody should have to govern with that obstacle in the way. ... In the process of overstaying his welcome in public office by a few decades, Michael Madigan has earned a special distinction in Illinois. Like soccer great Pele or hoop star LeBron, one name says it all. Only, unlike those sports stars who earned singular name status by acts of greatness, Madigan’s legacy is one of self-serving, old-school ward politics. uuu Winter is a wonderful time to prune tree limbs and plan for spring plantings. Unfortunately, this is also a good time to survey your trees for insect damage – most notably from emerald ash borer. Sadly, the tree in front of our house appears to have the telltale Dshaped holes of an ash borer infestation. So does another tree east of us on Main Street in Elmwood. Might be a good idea to check your own ash for signs of trouble. ... Parting shot: Thanks to the City of Elmwood for that “$1 million loan” we paid off in January. We are considering taking out another loan to start a company that will sell potato chips and frozen pizzas loaded with trans fats. Please don’t tell anyone. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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A reader asked, “How did you become a writer?” I don’t think of myself as a “writer,” yet I do lots of it: this column; feature and news stories for my hometown county-seat weekly I restarted 15 years ago; several books. Jim If you will inNOWLAN dulge me, I will use my experience to offer varied lessons learned about writing. My beginnings were inauspicious. As a freshman at the University of Illinois in 1959, I was put in a lower-level writing course (the only one I have ever taken). One of our first assignments was to write an essay about something of importance to us. I wrote about my little town. The instructor had us read each
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other’s papers; my effort generated some criticism among class members and the instructor. One student, however, noted that she felt herself a part of my home town after reading it. My heart soared and made me believe, for the first time, that I could write. I received a lowly C for the course. In other liberal arts courses at Illinois, I remember being asked to write for length; one’s papers had to be no less than, say, 1,000 or 5,000 words. This is a terrible way to learn to write. Better assignment: Make your point in absolutely the fewest words possible. As a graduate student, I recall writing a final paper for a course in Latin American politics. My final paper was not fancy, yet I had devoted much time to organizing my thoughts in a logical flow (good writing is all about logic). I had friends read my paper and tell me
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Clothing choices create confusion for Me Too I am a bit confused. The “Me Too” outpouring is not confusing; I deplore the egregious behavior of the boors who could have influence on women’s careers and lives. Nothing can Mit be said to conBERES done such be-
havior. My confusion lies in the choices made by many women regarding their apparel. I find it difficult to balance the all black attire of women at the Golden Globes with the amount of skin which accompanied it. I have long thought women wore “push-up” bras, short skirts and other alluring – at least to me – attire to attract men’s attention. Where is the balance? What
women chose to wear must say something. The world, not just the U.S.A., is home to a multi-billion dollar make-up industry. Why? I enjoy looking at women whom I find attractive. But allure has been used as a method of controlling men since long before Helen of Troy. It may be that we all need to understand the fire that may burn us.
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Possible drug overdose claims Princeville man
PRINCEVILLE – A Princeville man on Jan. 11 died after police were summoned to a home in the 200 block of North Stanton Avenue. Allen Moore, 34, had been discovered to be unresponsive at the residence, said police, who said he was not breathing. A Sheriff’s deputy performed CPR on Moore until Princeville Fire and AkronPrinceville Ambulance responded and took over resuscitation attempts. Searching the area for a cause for Moore’s condition, police reported finding a plastic baggie of white powder in Moore’s 2001 Ford Truck parked outside. The material tested positive for cocaine. Moore was transported to UnityPoint Health – Proctor hospital,
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Elmwood woman reported missing
ELMWOOD – A 42-year-old Elmwood woman on Jan. 21 was reported as a missing person after she hadn’t reported to scheduled shifts Saturday and Sunday at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. Tina Redman was last seen dressed in her work clothes and driving a red 2002 Cadillac DeVille, said police, who reported that as of Sunday she also had not responded to attempts to contact her. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office entered her name into the state’s LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System).
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• On Jan. 12, scrap-metal culverts valued at about $500 were reported to have been stolen from a property in the 15000 block of Oak Hill Cemetery Road. The Peoria Sheriff’s Office is seeking a person of
interest for questioning. • Zachary Beintema, 33, of Elmwood on Jan. 15 was arrested for assault and disorderly conduct and transported to the Peoria Council Jail. • Montana Cox, 32, of Wyoming, on Jan. 16 was arrested for retail theft of less than $150 from the Casey’s story in Princeville. She was released from custody with a Notice To Appear. • Jesse Eldridge, 33, of Elmwood on Jan. 17 was arrested for retail theft and transported to the Peoria Council Jail.
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might adopt them. For example: “Never use a cliché; always write anew in place of a cliché.” She is probably correct, overall, yet I have a soft spot for clichés. Yes, clichés are, by definition, overused. But they are overused because they are so apt, fitting almost perfectly the descriptive need of the moment. The point is not whether she or I is correct. Instead, that each writer develops his or her own style, one he hopes will communicate effectively to his audience. I have friends who are naturals at the writing craft. Sometimes, how-
ever, they are so enamored of their own flights of rhetorical fancy that these natural writers lose track of the underlying point they are trying to make. Beautiful writing is not always effective writing. I am but a journeyman writer, learning my craft as I go; capable maybe, but not a natural. That’s the case with most writers. Other lessons learned: Never, ever submit your first draft. Put it down and come back to it the next day. And always have someone, or several people, read your draft. See your efforts through the eyes of others.
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Brimfield school board adds new member By TERRY TOWERY
BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield School Board on Jan. 17 appointed a new board member to complete the 19-month term of Scott Bauer, who resigned last month. Todd Johnson, 42, of Brimfield, will replace nineyear board member Bauer, who resigned to move his family to Arizona to care for Johnson his parents. Johnson, who works for Advanced Technology Services in Peoria, has four children attending Brimfield schools, ranging from second grade to junior in high school. “I just want to help out as best I can,” he said. “And to help continue the good work this board has done.” Johnson’s appointment, which came on the heels of a one-hour For The Weekly Post
closed session in which three finalists attended, was approved unanimously by the board. The board also: • Voted to renew its annual hiring contract with the Special Education Association of Peoria County (SEAPCO), which allows the district to utilize its staff and resources whenever needed. • Heard that high school staff attended a workshop on Jan. 3 on Social Emotional Learning, which is designed to help teachers and staff identify students who are struggling and utilize resources and accommodations to assist them through difficult situations. • Heard that Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing will begin at the grade school Jan. 29 and run through Feb. 16, said grade school principal Jeannie Blane. The tests help teachers, parents and administrators to improve learning for all students and to make decisions to
promote a child’s academic growth, she said. • Heard the district has used two weather days so far this school year, which changes the calendar. Provided no more snow days are used, the district’s last day of student attendance is May 25 with a teacher institute on May 29. • Learned certified staff evaluations have begun for the second semester. Superintendent Robert Richardson said the district has eight evaluations to complete, and expects all of them to be done by mid-February. • Voted to begin the process of selecting a contractor for improvements next year on the grade school. Board President Dan Heinz said it’s too early to decide how the work would be done, in phases or all at once. The board expects to put the project out for bid in November, with work tentatively scheduled to begin sometime in 2019.
Kickapoo has new assessor By BILL KNIGHT
KICKPAOO – Kickapoo Assessor Jack Duke formally resigned, and former Township Clerk Julie McIntyre, who’s already going through training, on Jan. 15 was unanimously approved as Assessor. Jamie Johnson has been appointed the new Township Clerk. Also, Road Commissioner Dan Kelch proposed a new policy enforcing a road-district litter-control ordinance, which has a $200 fine for violations, and the measure passed unanimously. In other action, trustees OK’d a Sexual Harassment Policy. Elsewhere, Elmwood, Jubilee, Millbrook, Rosefield and Truro Townships reported passing Sexual Harassment policies to comply with state law. In other news: For The Weekly Post
started discussing regularly reimbursing Road Commissioner Dave Wagner for mileage apart from pay set by the Board, but the matter was tabled until the February meeting. The Township also gave Township Officials of Illinois scholarship forms to Elmwood C.U.S. D. 322 for interested seniors’ applications. FARMINGTON Township Assessor Joan “Toni” Holmes present her 201819 budget, and the board approved the $2,350 amount – lower than last year. Holmes also announced that the last day to object to assessments is Feb. 2. JUBILEE Township ELMWOOD Township
Trustees approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Radnor Township to have Radnor Assessor Tom Missen perform assessing duties for Jubilee Assessor duties. Also, the Township has received a $950 check from the disbanding Peoria County Township Officials organization. RADNOR Township’s Board has passed their tax levies for the Town and the Road District. ROSEFIELD Township’s
Trustees voted to change the next monthly meeting to Feb. 7. SALEM Township Trustees OK’d Supervisor Christine Bewley attending a seminar in Springfield at a cost of $75, and discussed spending $90 per worker for drug testing. Elba and Princeville Township did not respond to requests for comment.
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compensated widows from a legal judgment. Every law “was written in blood,” said Bernie Harsey, president of the United Mine Workers of America Local 1825 in DuQuoin. Harsey also fought for a better way of life for miners. In 1993, management wanted to reduce health care benefits, so the union went on strike, and Harsey was out of work for six months. If the strike didn’t happen, he said, he didn’t think he would have health insurance coverage. Harsey, who started in the coal industry in 1973, said he’s used between $2 million and $3 million in health insurance to cover his family for everything from cancer to a kidney transplant. “We wouldn’t have that without our labor disputes,” he said. Health care was one of the items that miners fought hardest for, and in 1946, John Lewis, the leader of the United Mine Workers of America, negotiated legislation that secured cradle-to-grave health care coverage for its members that was guaran-
teed by the government. Recently, that compromise came under threat when Peabody Energy filed for bankruptcy in 2016, the latest in a series of coal companies to fail. After a temporary stopgap that saved health insurance for 22,600 retired miners, their widows and children, Congress finally saved the deal in April 2017. Today, the “Promise of 1946,” a term the KrugLewis Act acquired relatively recently, seems sacrosanct, but miners at the time wouldn’t have seen it that way, Feurer said. Throughout Lewis’s tenure, the UMWA grew closer to management, and the organization became more bureaucratic. Inspired by these trends, a more rebellious wave of labor action in the 1960s won the Federal Mining Safety Legislation of 1974, an improvement to narrower and weaker bills passed in 1951 and 1969. As much as miners sacrificed for their benefits, others who weren’t covered sometimes sacrificed just as much, as companies pit workers against themselves by bringing in different ethnic groups to undercut wages of more established groups. The 1922 Herrin Massacre is the one of the most violent episodes of labor violence in which union members shot and killed 19 strikebreakers. The first people to mine in Illinois were slaves, Feurer said. Other early groups to settle the area were English, Scots-Irish and Irish, people who’d struck out with the poor soils of Appalachia, according to David Conrad, a history professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. From 1890 to the early 1920s, eastern and southern Europeans settled the area next. After the Civil War, African-Americans
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Retired coal miner Charles Baker of West Frankfort holds a photo taken of workers in one of the local coal mines.
came north only to find that “southern Illinois was not greatly different,” Conrad wrote in “Tell Me A Story: Memories of Early Life Around the Coal Fields of Illinois.” As evidence of coal’s importance to the economy and culture of Southern Illinois in particular, the first mining union, the American Miners’ Association, began in West Belleville in 1861. Since then, Illinois has produced many generations of miners, and today, as a lack of opportunities clamps down on the region, it ensures that only an eager, if smaller, generation will continue the dangerous work. Only, they won’t belong to the UMWA anymore, Harsey said. Not a single member works in any mine in Southern Illinois. About 98 percent of workers who belong to the Local 1825 are retired now. The other 2 percent, about 10 people, are waiting for work on the inactive list. It’s been this way since 1997, when the mine reached the limit of its property and there was nothing more to dig. The future of coal mining in Illinois is bleak for workers, and although many believe the industry’s freefall began only recently, it peaked in the 1920s, and has been de-
clining since, Conrad said. In 1930, a whopping 185 coal mines employed 51,200 people who produced 52 million tons of coal. By 2015, just 19 mines employing 3,600 people produced 55 million tons of coal, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. While coal production varies from year to year, the number of workers has declined steadily. Technology and natural gas, the two biggest culprits for the industry’s current decline, were blamed 100 years ago, too, as trains became more efficient and other fuels found new markets. After Harsey’s mine shut down, many workers were let go, but some stayed on for the next five years to work on land reclamation. Harsey worked with the Operating Engineers’ Local 5 for 10 more years. “For me, only working (seven or eight) months out of the year, I was more fortunate than the others,” he said. Local 1825 may be out of work, but it still celebrates the history of Illinois coal mining. Every year on April 1, it gets together to celebrate the victory of an 8-hour workday. In 2017, about 175 people showed up. “We had a good turnout,” he said.
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dents’ groups in the 5th and 8th grades. Results are lower on the high school [11th] assessment,” said Jackie Matthews of ISBE. “The results also show performance differences across student demographic groups similar to those on assessments in reading and mathematics, although performance in science is higher in general across the board.” In compliance with federal testing requirements, Illinois administers a science assessment to students enrolled in public schools in grades 5, 8 and once at the high school level. (The high school
assessment uses content aligned to Biology I.) The delay may have been avoidable, but it’s understandable, Matthews said. The task of creating and implementing a brand-new test in six months, combined with the lack of a state budget for more than two years, affected the timeline for administering, scoring and reporting the 2016 ISA, she said. The lack of a state budget significantly delayed ISBE’s ability to enter into contracts with vendors both to create the test and to score the test. The performance level setting required in the first year of any new as-
sessment also extended the timeline for releasing the 2016 ISA scores. State Superintendent Tony Smith explained the assessment’s goals. “A high-quality science education equips students with skills such as inquiry and collaboration that are necessary for all careers, including those in STEM [Science-Technology-Engineering-Math] fields,” Smith said. “Illinois is ahead of the curve in including science in our balanced accountability indicators.” The ISA was designed to reflect classroom experiences, Smith says. It pushes students to apply knowledge when they give answers, thus better preparing them for postsecondary and a career. The ISA aligns to the Illinois Learning Standards for science, which incorporate the national Next Generation Science Standards, adopted in 2014. The ISA yields data to help administrators and educators make adjustments to curriculum and instruction to better align with state standards. Results are not intended to support teaching deci-
sions for individual students. The ISA also helps families understand how well their children are performing in science. “One year of results cannot fully explain the differences in performance at the different grade levels on the 2016 assessment,” Matthews added. “However, possible contributing factors could include systemic challenges moving to an integrated, standards-aligned curriculum at the high school level; the increased complexity of the analysis and synthesis required for students to solve problems at the high school level; possible differences in the tested pool of students; and the impact of known technical issues with the administration of the assessment.” ISBE anticipates completing the scoring process for the 2017 ISA in time to release the results next month. Neither the 2016 nor the 2017 ISA results will count toward accountability for schools and districts.
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Rauner veto based on distinctions By BILL KNIGHT
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of school-funding reform he signed last summer focused on his claim that it would prevent 36 nonpublic schools from receiving scholarship contributions from donors who’d get tax breaks for their gifts. The veto has caused some confusion because it refers to nonpublic schools that are “registered” vs. “recognized.” Briefly, institutions wishing to operate schools register with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); they’re “registered.” To be “recognized,” programs must show state administrators how they operate. “It’s my understanding that one of the primary differences between ‘recognized’ and ‘registered’ schools is that ‘recognized’ schools have demonstrated certain criteria before they can be ‘recognized’ by the ISBE,” commented Princeville Superintendent Shannon Duling. “To be ‘recogFor The Weekly Post
nized,’ private schools must pass compliance reviews through the local Regional Office of Education, just as all public schools have to.” Teams of educators conduct compliance reviews in four areas: Administration; Educational Programs; Personnel and Health and Safety. In The Weekly Post area, the ISBE lists 21 “registered” nonpublic schools: 1 in Fulton County, 2 in Knox County and 18 in Peoria County; and 13 “recognized”: none in Fulton, 2 in Knox and 11 in Peoria. Registered schools that are not recognized are Calvary Baptist Academy in Canton, Calvary Baptist Academy in Chillicothe, and in Peoria, Christ Lutheran School, Daarul Uloom Islamic School, Methodist Family CCC & Kindergarten, Montessori School, Peoria Academy, and Hebrew Day School. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com
Princeville considers Summit Learning By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The school board on Monday heard public comments concern the Summit Learning Program, which exists as a pilot for freshman, and the board may decide at its Feb. 21 meeting how to move forward. “Do we use this platform and continue to inject the strength of our curriculum/resources and projects, or remain where we are at and try to develop our own For The Weekly Post
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standard-based system and organizational structure?” Superintendent Shannon Duling asked. More than 54,000 students in about 330 school districts ause Summit Learning’s personalizedlearning approach. Free to schools, Summit Learning is organized to teach with four general goals through customizable curricula for grades 6-12. For developing cognitive skills, “teachers facilitate collaborative projects
where students can build and demonstrate such cognitive skills,” the program says. In content knowledge, “students work through content and assessments at their own pace, and teachers individualize instruction using real-time data. In other business, the Board accepted Michelle Brawley’s resignation as 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball coach.
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BRIEFS Elmwood delays changes to animal regulations ELMWOOD – The City Council on Jan. 16 briefly discussed possible changes to local ordinances and zoning regulations pertaining to animals, but postponed action while Alderman Andrew Almasi and Economic Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dick Taylor confer with City Attorney Stephanie F. Schmieg about potential conflicts between City ordinances and its zoning definitions. The City prohibits some animals, noting that, “No person shall keep within the City any cattle, cows, horses, sheep, swine, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, rabbits, or other livestock,” but makes exceptions for “areas of the City that are zoned agricultural.” In other action, the Council unanimously released the security on Lampe Publications LLC for a Revolving Loan, which was paid off.
Brimfield farmer wins corn yield contest PUBLIC AUCTION OF ANTIQUES, JEWELRY, TRUCK, OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE AND MORE The following will be sold at the Millbrook Community Center in Laura, IL. The building is located right off of Rt. 78 in the NE corner of Laura, on
SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH, 2018 – AT 12:00 NOON TRUCK: 2000 Chevy S10 pick-up w/98,000 miles, good body, beige in color and in good running cond. JEWELRY AND SMALLS: Ant. 14K and garnet pin w/matching ring--sm. emerald earrings--.925 Sir Wash. Irving pin--.925 old Heirloom charm— nice old hair fob-old MW pin w/green stone—nice .915 necklace, ring and bracelet set w/pink and gray quartz—old .925 sword pendant—10k diamond heart necklace—CL 14k earrings—ant. 10K wedding set--.925 bracelets, pins, rings, earrings, necklaces—nice colored and other rhinestones—pearls--very nice costume (Stimmel, 1928, Kramer, W. Germany old nice set, and more)-shoe clips—Col. Exp. Badge—100 yr. odd Fellows badge—very old Abingdon Rebekah Lodge items (50 and 100 yr. pins, #2018 beehive bank, #511 law book, badges, ribbons and more)—Venitas Lodge sm. New Yr book—1800’s unique perfume flask—col. Exp. Shell coin purse—F.M. Young Abingdon jeweler box and CH Trask Galesburg— very old Lombard pin—old monacle eye glasses--tin types (Wales boy w/crown, child, Dr., war uniform, Worlds Fair)—Yates City Funks bullet pencil—black mem. game tokens—old Liberty Loan cannon token--very old button coll. of all types—old beads—1/2 mile 1910 1st prize badge— old sewing notions and travel kits—Petrini’s Farmington, IL pin—old marbles and jacks—turquoise and other Bolos—Prairie Farmer WLS ruler --sm. Stanley Dealer adv. fan—10 yr. Red Cross pin and much more. ANTIQUES, GUNS AND PARTS AND COLL: many old ledgers out of the Home Shopper full of original Williamsfield Times, Elmwood Gazette, Farmington Bugle, yates City Banner and Princeville Telephone Ed., (years range from the 1950’s to 2000)—T Barker double barrel gun w/twin hammers—pellet gun—22 for parts—22 oct. barrel short gun w/broken springs—other part guns--prim. ceiling tin—galvanized rough pieces— other primitives--Longaberger baskets—ant. marriage buggy picture on canvas—crocks—Lion Walnut/Date prim wood adv. box--other old adv. boxes and bottles—prim. Baby savings bank—old mustard bank—wicker purses--nice glassware--old postcard albums (Anheuser Busch Brewing card, western and more)—Abingdon Huggins Funeral Home fan—cards —linens—1890 Herald train wreck paper—old spool holder—1892 A Booth Lenton price list—1888 crown jewels handbook—1953 10 cent People’s sm. magazine—Canton, IL Songs of Liberty old book—1845 signed bible—Schnell’s pint dairy bottle—Reuben glass vase—1871 Bunyan’s complete works—much more. FURNITURE: Very nice old secretary (see pics)—Carolina 50 yr old oak table w/6 black oak chairs—nice queen size bed w/post. Mattress and box springs—matching chest of drawers and dresser w/mirror and night stand —5 pine prior Elmwood High School desks--twin Jenny Lind bed frame— ant. curved glass oak china cabinet—prim. painted long sofa table-ant. settee—NB 66” hutch--oak commode—ant. cane bottom chairs—nice knee hole desks w/ marble style tops—folding table—ant. wood file cabinet—metal files—modern nice swivel office chairs--misc. furniture. MISC., OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD: Industrial paper cutter kW-PR10 #3971 (out of Home Shopper)—Heat seal H320 laminator—Royal electric cash register—metal stands—older paper display rack—packs of new color, copy, and carbonless paper (8 ½ x 11 and 11 x 17)—lots of nice misc. office supplies—Singer 6136 port. sewing machine—lg. roll of new beige nice carpet—4 good Armstrong True Trac radial 70 tires on mag wheels—water cooler—power and hand tools, elect. conduit, shop vacs, push Lawn Boy mower-- Craftsman 8” table saw, other garage items— Tonka and other toys—nice All Pro 3 speed women’s bike—mounted realistic singing buck—NB lights--dishes, books, kitchen, misc. household décor and items of all types..
BRIMFIELD – Grant Strom of Brimfield recently won state first place in the AA No-Till/Strip-Till Non-Irrigated division of the 2017 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest. Strom won with Pioneer(r) P1311AM(tm) brand corn, which yielded 319.2913 bushels per acre. The NCGA Corn Yield Contest is an annual U.S. competition among corn growers with the goal of capitalizing on the high genetic yield potential of today’s corn hybrids. It also encourages the development of sustainable, new and innovative management practices that result in higher yield potential. Growers compete in six corn production classes: two for non-irrigated, two for no-till/strip till non-irrigated, one for no-till/strip till irrigated and one for irrigated acres.
Classical piano concert Feb. 4 in Toulon
TOULON – Pianist Bruce Polay and wife Louise, violinist, will present a program Sunday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. in the News Room Bistro
in Toulon. Their works will include Sonata #8 for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven plus other works for piano and violin. The program is part of the annual series of chamber music presentations in the Bistro. Admission is just $5; students of all ages plus members of the Stark County Fine Arts Network are admitted free of charge. Complimentary wine and sweets will be served at half-time, as maestro Polay likes to call intermission. Louise Polay is concertmaster of the award-winning Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra. Louise Polay has studied with leading violinists and is herself a teacher of violin. Bruce Polay is well known to regular attendees of the classical music series at the Bistro. He is pianist, composer and director of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. The Bistro is located at 101 W. Main in Toulon (also Route 17), in the heart of Toulon.
Valentine’s Day dinner at Wildlife Prairie Park
PRINCEVILLE – Wildlife Prairie Park will host the Wild About Love Valentine’s dinner on Saturday, Feb. at 6 p.m. A lavish meal provided by HyVee will include five courses, complimentary champagne, take home gifts and treats, a DJ and an open dance floor, interaction with Park animals, a photo booth and the opportunity to win prize packs, gift cards, hotel stays and more. Tickets are on sale now for $75 per person. Call (309)676-0998 Ext. 200, or visit the main Park entrance. Ticket purchase/reservation is required. Members can enjoy a price of $50 per person. All proceeds from this event go to benefit Wildlife Prairie Park. while also giving back to the Park. The event will start at 6 p.m. and will run until 10:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to stay the entire evening.
Free beer, wine and soda is served from 67 p.m. with a cash bar open until 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit online at Wildlife Prairie Park.org.
St. Mary’s has busy Catholic Schools Week
KICKAPOO – St. Mary’s School has scheduled several events to mark Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Peoria. The pre-K-8th grade schools will feature: • Jan. 28: Knights of Columbus serving breakfast from 8-11 a.m. • Jan. 30: The Bradley University Chemistry Crew will visit. • Jan. 31: Guest speakers. • Feb. 1: 2 p.m. Spelling Bee. • Feb. 2: Grandparents are invited to the 8 a.m. Mass, with donuts and juice to follow, along with a performance by students.
Village of Princeville starts code book update
PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board on Jan. 16 approved a process to update its code book, with Municipal Code Officer Dan Sullivan launching codification meetings to come up with suggestions to present to the Board in coming weeks, according to Village President Jess Troutman. Proposals to set new prices and terms for lots in the Aten Acres subdivision Phase 6 were tabled to wait for recommendations from the Village’s Tax Increment Financing administrators, Troutman added. In other business, the Board approved the final pay request of about $2,500 from Walker Excavating for work done on the Cottage grove water main replacement.
Dean’s list
Local students named to college Dean’s Lists include: • Lydia Hoerr, Brimfield
Trinity Christian College
• Elizabeth Cruise, Dahinda
Kirkwood Community College
• Jessica Devries, Princeville • Timothy Reiner, Princeville Aurora University
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Elmwood OK’s camera system for school By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Security, physical and financial, was discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Board of Education, which approved investing in a “robust” camera system and also heard Superintendent Chad Wagner review state funding issues. The District will spend $60,722.19 with Heart Technologies of East Peoria to install a 71-camera system to monitor and record the school complex, inside and out. “What we have currently is not a very robust system,” Wagner said. “We’ve lost [coverage of] some areas. This will be robust, a corner-to-corner system that will protect school safety.” Heart’s was the lowest of four bids, Wagner said, and will not only see activities as they happen, but capture and record images that will be maintained in the system for months. Meanwhile, months of wrangling in Springfield For The Weekly Post
successfully led to an Evidence-Based Funding model, but Gov. Rauner is trying an amendatory veto to enable nonpublic schools that are not “recognized” by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to benefit from a provision for private contributions to scholarships at nonpublic schools in exchange for tax breaks to donors. (See Page 10). However, the ISBE on Jan. 17 approved its FY 2019 budget request recommending a $15.7 billion investment in education from the state’s General Funds, including “an Evidence-Based Funding level that would ensure every school district in the state can cover the cost of providing a quality education.” Such a request is “fairly unprecedented,” Wagner said. “The position of ISBE to request full funding of the Evidence Based Model (EBM) is indicative of the overall belief that the new model addresses adequacy,
and [it] aims to distribute dollars based on student need throughout the state,” Wagner said. “Its request shows that ISBE believes this model aims to achieve those goals, and support what I believe is one of the finest school-funding models in the country. “This is certainly a refreshing approach to funding our children's academic success, rather than the year-in, year-out announcements of proration and reduced dollars to our schools,” he continued. In other news, the Board: • recognized Elmwood’s 7th grade girls basketball teams for its 23-4 season, which culminated in a second-place finish in the Class 2-A state tournament. Coaches Chris Herridge and Steve Herridge both praised the athletes for their character, commitment, unselfish play and involvement in various school activities; • approved a 2018-2019 school calendar that has classes starting Aug. 16
December Peoria/Knox/Fulton County Real Estate Transactions Date Address Amount Grantor/grantee Dec. 1 6818 N. Buckeye Dr, Edwards $266,000 Dowd/ George & John Dec. 1 309 N. Oak St., Williamsfield $91,000 Buck/ Ray & West Dec. 1 Lots: Knox Road 2300 E, Yates City $787,086 Staggs (Executor)/ Maher Dec. 1 Lots: Knox Road 2300 E, Yates City $83,912 Staggs (Executor)/ Brashers Dec. 1 Lots: Knox Road 2300 E, Yates City $96,478 Staggs (Executor)/Maher Dec. 1 Lots: Knox Road 2300 E, Yates City $699,440 Staggs (Executor)/ Barton Dec. 4 11005 N. P’ville-Jubilee, Brimfield $100,000 Mesa/ AZ Property One Dec. 4 6720 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $341,050 Sudholt/ Cartus Financial Dec. 4 6836 N. Ironwood Dr., Edwards $280,000 Cartus Financial/ Aviles & Rodriguez Dec. 4 6108 W. Diversey Ct., Edwards $285,000 Kelsch/ Davis Dec. 4 North Feucht Rd., Princeville $375,000 Harper/ Smith Dec. 5 435 Pleasant View Circle, Dahinda $193,000 Blackert (Trust)/ Johnson Dec. 5 6802 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $295,000 Zhu/ Kempf Dec. 6 1-267 Lakeview Road S, Dahinda $162,500 Melton/ Buch JPMorgan Chase Bank/ Orwig & Whitehurst Dec. 7 4902 S. Cunningham, Farmington $58,000 Dec. 7 9211 W. Grimm Ln., Edwards $135,000 Fuller/ Hensley Dec. 11 6708 N. Sumac Rd, Edwards $360,000 Li/ Huang Dec. 11 North Evans Mill Rd., Princeville $74,500 Grohsmeyer/ Smith Dec. 13 23705 W. Linn Rd., Farmington $85,000 McDonald/ Adams Dec. 15 201 W. Ash St., Elmwood $275,000 Inskeep/ Tomlinson Dec. 18 1-519 Lakeview Rd, Dahinda $152,900 Janice Stahl (Estate)/ Dieckow Dec. 18 5719 N. Kick.-Edw. Rd., Edwards $158,000 Kostas/ Metz Dec. 18 6405 W. Callahan Ct., Edwards $390,525 Armstrong Builders/ Dubois Dec. 21 8702 W. Route 150, Edwards $56,412 Shane. Cross Creek Farms Dec. 22 6812 N. Grand Fir Dr., Edwards $262,500 Anderson/ Klesath Dec. 26 farmland, Dahinda $302,100 Monk/ Smith Dec. 27 6220 W. Diversey Ct., Edwards $436,225 Natale/ Cartus Financial Dec. 27 6220 W. Diversey Ct., Edwards $436,225 Cartus Financial/ Lane Dec. 28 507 N. Lakeview St., Elmwood $92,000 Wright/ Irvin Dec. 28 326 S. Wilson Ave., Princeville $69,900 Boswell/ Howell NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale of residence, but not for land. SOURCE - Counties.
and ending May 23, depending on snow days, with a three-day Thanksgiving break, a 10-day Christmas vacation, and designation of three Fridays in May as make-up days for any emergency closures; • heard High School Principal Tony McCoy report that the dance team performed well enough at Sectionals in Washington to qualify for the state tournament at 10:21 a.m. Friday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, a recent speech contest hosting eight schools, and the possibility of adding a statistics/quantitative literacy course to the curriculum; • approved Gorenz and Associates of Peoria as he District’s auditing firm at a cost of $9,450, a 2.1 percent increase from this year; and • OK’d activity-fund reports showing balances of $109,49.27 for the high school and $30,46.16 for the elementary school.
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ELMWOOD – Raymond Wayne Livingston passed away peacefully at age 88 on Dec. 5, 2017, at his home in Walnut Creek, Calif. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara Shissler Livingston. More than anything in the world, Ray loved spending time with his family. Ray is survived by his three sons: Steven (Dionne), The Woodlands, Livingston Texas; Douglas (Ruby), Concord, Calif.; Randall (Sharmila), New Delhi, India; four grandchildren: Tori (Nikolas) Keramidas, Brett (Allison), Todd (Anna Lauren) and Safia; and five great-grandchildren: Lukas, Connor & Leonidas (Keramidas), and Grace & Emma (Livingston). Ray was born July 21, 1929, in Elmwood. He was the sixth and youngest child of Harry and Ida Livingston, who were farmers near Elmwood. After graduating from Elmwood High School in 1947, Ray attended the University of Illinois, in Urbana. In 1951 he earned a bachelor’s degree, and later a master’s degree. Between 1951-53 Ray served in the training division of the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. In 1952, Ray married Barbara, also from Elmwood. Ray and Barb moved to the Chicago area, where they raised their family in Lombard. Ray spent his career as an educator. He worked in District 87 (Glenbard High School District) for 25 years. In 1959, Ray came to District 87 as a social studies teacher and freshman/sophomore basketball and tennis coach at Glenbard West, in Glen Ellyn. He served as Superintendent of the District from 1979-84, when he retired.
This Week’s Obituaries • William R. Bates, 82, Dahinda • Helene B. Bishop, 91, Brimfield • Kathryn J. Doubet, 84, Elmwood • Andrew F. Fraser, 95, Edwards • Sandy S. French, 81, Brimfield • Glenn Johnson, 85, Brimfield • Raymond Livingston, 88, Elmwood • Donna J. Locke, 88, Farmington • Allen Moore, 34, Princeville • Eldon Paul Oppe, 85, Princeville • Margie Lou Plumer, 76, Farmington • Betty Shelton, 87, Princeville
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In between, Ray’s career included serving as Principal of Glenbard North High School, in Carol Stream, from its opening in 1968 through 1971, and as Assistant Superintendent. After retiring, Ray and Barb spent 25 years in Fort Myers, Florida, where they enjoyed countless rounds of golf at the Hideaway! Ray and Barb always loved to travel together, from the time they took their boys on road trips every summer throughout the U.S., to enjoying many cruises and other travel in their retirement. Ray was loved by his family and many friends, and his smile, laugh, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Margie Lou Plumer
FARMINGTON – Margie Lou (Wake) Plumer, 76, of Farmington, passed away in the presence of her family at 6:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on Nov. 24, 1941, Plumer on N. First Ave. in Farmington to Richard and C. Viola (Abel) Wake.
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She was the youngest of eight children raised in the First Baptist Church. She married Dick Plumer on Dec. 10, 1960, at the First Presbyterian Church in Farmington. He survives. Also surviving are four sons, Steven Richard (Janeen) Plumer of Marion, Ill.; Bruce Eugene (Kim) Plumer of Marion; Daniel Wayne (Angela) Plumer of Simpsonville, S.C.; and Dale Warren (Julie) Plumer of Rushville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Alexis (Luke) McAnally, Mallory (Denver) Murphy, Ashton (Wade) Holcomb, Jessica, Douglas, Dalton, Mitchell, Riley, Morgan and Madison; one great-grandson, Jameson McAnally; and two sisters, Mary Page and Julia Thurman. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Payton, and five brothers, Arnold, Donald, Lee, Bill and David. Margie graduated from Farmington Schools in 1959. During high school she was a waitress in Farmington, after school she worked for Dohrn Transfer and became a farmer’s wife. When the boys entered school, she went back to work at Graham Hospital in Canton, then the Newsstand, and lastly retiring in March of 2015 from Murthy Dental in Farmington after 34 plus years. She was a member of the Fairview Reformed Church. Margie lived for and enjoyed her family. Per Margie’s request, there will be a private graveside service at Smithville Cemetery in Rural Hanna City. Her son, Steve, will officiate. Memorials can be made to the Fairview Reformed Church or the Peoria Rescue Mission. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
William R. Bates
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OBITUARIES 21 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, with burial at Wrights Cemetery in McBurg, Tenn., at a later date. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Helene B. Bishop
BRIMFIELD – Helene Betty Bishop, 91, of Peoria, mother of a Brimfield woman, died at her home on Jan. 13. She is survived by daughters Sharon Bracken of Brimfield and Janet (Michael) Fairfield, of Scottsdale, Ariz.,; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were Jan. 19 at Wilton Mortuary in Peoria, with burial at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.wiltonmortuary.com.
Kathryn J. Doubet
ELMWOOD – Kathryn J. Doubet, 84, of Bartonville, mother of an Elmwood man, died Jan. 15 at her residence. She is survived by children Eric (Lisa) Doubet of Elmwood, Steven (Cynthia) Doubet of Huntsville, Ala., and Amy Doubet-Devitt of Woodridge; three grandchildren; and sister June (Larry) Williamson of Mapleton. Services were Jan. 19 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Bartonville. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.
Andrew F. Fraser
EDWARDS – Andrew F. Fraser (Andy), 95, of Peoria, father of an Edwards woman, died Jan. 13 surrounded by family. He is survived by children Laurie (Stan) Knobloch of Edwards, Nancy (Eric) Hughes of Vermont, and Bruce (Debbie) Fraser of Maine; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A celebration of Andy’s life was Jan. 20 at the Fox Pub in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.cumerford.com.
Sandy S. French
BRIMFIELD – Sandy S. French,
81, of Brimfield died Jan. 18 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Warren E. French; children Teresa (Robert) Courtright of Elmwood, Michael (Ann) French of Brimfield and Karen (Bryon) Hasty of Washington; six granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; her twin brother, Thomas (Bev) McGava of Pekin; sister Marcia (John) Healy of Peoria; and two brothers-in-law. A graveside service was Jan. 24 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Glenn Johnson
BRIMFIELD – Glenn M. Johnson, 85, of Brimfield died Jan. 15 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Verna (Baysingar) Johnson; son Gary (Holly) Johnson of Brimfield; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 22 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, with burial at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Donna J. Locke
FARMINGTON – Donna J. Locke, 88, of Canton, sister of a Farmington man, died Jan. 10 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. Survivors include children Ed (Pam) Locke Jr. of Canton, Barbara Bryant of Canton, and Don (Nancy) Locke of Cuba; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Darrell (Linda) Phillips of Farmington and John (Sharon) Phillips of Glasford; and her cat, Peanut. Funeral services were Jan. 16 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, with burial at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Allen Wayne Moore
PRINCEVILLE – Allen “Alan” Wayne Moore, 34, of Toulon, brother of a Princeville man, died Jan. 11 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor
in Peoria. He is survived by his wife, Candice (Dickerson) Moore of Toulon; children Alexa “Lexi” and Brayden; his parents, Todd and Rhonda Moore of Williamsfield; brother Robert (and Lauren) Moore of Princeville; and sister Rachel (and Ryan Fowler) Moore of Williamsfield. Services were Jan. 20 at Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Eldon Paul Oppe
BRIMFIELD – Eldon Paul Oppe (aka E.P.O.), 85, of Edelstein, sibling of a Brimfield woman and an Edwards man, died Jan. 18 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Belford) Oppe; daughters Debbie (Terry) Bowen of Princeville, Karen (Rick) Schotthofer of Chillicothe, Cindy Oppe of Milwaukee, Angie (Tom) Osten of Rochester, Minn., and Becky (Ed) Talaga of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters Mickey (Paul) Gilles of Brimfield and Leota Herbert of Hot Springs, Ark.; and brothers Walter Oppe of Edwards and Warren (Delores) Oppe of Peoria. Mass was Jan. 23 at St. Edward’s Church in Chillicothe, followed by a graveside service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Betty Shelton
PRINCEVILLE – A memorial service for Betty L. Shelton, an 87year-old former Princeville resident who died Dec. 28, will be held at 11:30 this morning (Jan. 25) at OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services from 10:30 -11:30 a.m., at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Shelton; children Dennis Shelton of Princeville and Rick Shelton of Bloomington; sister Shirley Tassart; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 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
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor David Mustain
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 (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am
DOUGLAS Douglas United Methodist Church Pastor Krey Leesman 484 3rd St. Yates City, IL 61572 (NOTE: Church is actually lo-
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EDWARDS
(309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
Bethany Baptist Church
Elmwood Baptist Church
7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Pastor TBA 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
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
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood
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 Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass
United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221
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Sunday School: 10:15 am
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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)
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 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
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am
WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church
Williamsfield United Methodist Church Pastor Jennifer Lynn Bradford Seder 430 N.. Chicago Ave. Williamsfield (309) 639-2389 Sun. School 9:30 am Hospitality (coffee & finger foods) 10:30 am Sun. Worship 11 am
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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Surprises about corn and beans from USDA By DEBRA LEVEY LARSON
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week released reports with implications for this year’s corn and soybean prices. Final estimates from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on the 2017 U.S. corn and soybean crops and estimates of the stocks of corn and soybeans in storage as of Dec.1 were somewhat surprising, according to University of Illinois agricultural economist Todd Hubbs. “Soybean prices moved higher after the release of the reports on a lower national average yield,” Hubbs says. “An average U.S. soybean yield of 49.1 bushels per acre is 0.4 bushels lower than the previous forecast and trade expectations. “The soybean production estimate for the United States in 2017 is 4.392 billion bushels, down 33 million bushels from the December forecast. The harvested acreage estimate of 89.5 million acres is up slightly from the previous forecast. Dec.1 soybean stocks of 3.157 billion bushels came in 22 million bushels below trade expectations and 258 million bushels larger than University of Illinois Extension
last year.” The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reported changes in forecasts for major soybean consumption categories projected in December report, he adds. “The soybean crush forecast increased 10 million bushels to 1.95 billion bushels, reflecting a strong start to soybean crush levels in the first quarter of the marketing year,” Hubbs says. “Export forecast levels decreased 65 million bushels to 2.16 billion bushels for the marketing year. The forecast for total use is 4.248 billion bushels. At 470 million bushels, the ending stocks forecast increased 25 million bushels, despite lower production, on weaker soybean exports. The forecast for the U.S. marketing year average price is in the range of $8.80 $9.80 per bushel, compared to last month’s projection of $8.60 $10.00.” World production forecasts for the marketing year increased slightly to 12.81 billion bushels on a larger Brazilian crop, Hubbs says. The Brazilian soybean production forecast increased by 73.48 million bushels over the December forecast
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to 4.04 billion bushels. The Argentinian soybean production forecast decreased by 36.7 million bushels on reports of delayed planting and dry weather in many regions. Corn prices showed a muted response to the overall bearish news contained in the reports, Hubbs says. The estimate for corn production in the U.S. in 2017 came in at 14.60 billion bushels. Production is up 26 million bushels from the previous forecast on higher national average yields. Average corn yield of 176.6 bushels per acre is 1.2 bushels higher than the previous forecast. The harvested acreage estimate of 82.7 million acres is down from the November forecast of 83.1 million acres. The lower end of the range for the U.S. marketing year average price increased by 5 cents from the December projection to a projected in a range of $2.95 - $3.55 per bushel. “World supply projections for corn in the 2017-18 marketing year moved slightly lower due to a reduction in Southeast Asia and former Soviet Union production numbers that offset the increase in U.S. production levels,” Hubbs says.
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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, January 25, 2018
Overall Illinois deer harvest of 147,535 is third-lowest since 1999 By JEFF LAMPE
Crossbows appear to have made a significant difference in the Illinois archery season. Preliminary figures show Illinois bowhunters shot 58,156 deer in the 201718 season – 4,472 more than last year and the highest total since 59,805 deer in 2012-13. Pike County led the state with 2,072 deer harvested, followed by: 2. Fulton 1,625; 3. Adams 1,275; 4. Williamson 1,173; and 5. Jackson 1,139. That archery harvest, combined with the various firearm season, brings the For The Weekly Post
overall kill total for the year to 147,535. That’s above last year’s total of 144,303, but ranks as the third-lowest overall harvest since 1999. Here is a recap of deer seasons. Youth – Youth deer hunters shot a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the Oct. 7-9 Youth Deer Season, compared to 3,259 in 2016. Of those, 51.5 percent were bucks. Top-five counties were Pike (115), Adams (90), Randolph (88), Jefferson (76) and Jackson (67). Shotgun – Hunters shot a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the seven-day
Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded on Dec. 3. That’s slightly above last year’s total of 79,559. The breakdown showed 51,365 deer shot Nov. 1719 and 28,656 from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. Top-five counties were Randolph (2,405), Jackson (2,303), Adams (2,179), Jefferson (2,083), Fulton (1,997), Pike (1,990), Fayette (1,544), Franklin (1,350) Muzzleloader – During the Dec. 8-10 Muzzleloader Deer Season , Illinois hunters shot a preliminary total of 3,700 whitetails, compared to 3,308 in 2016. Of those, 45 percent were bucks. Top-five counties were Pike (168), Adams (120),
Jefferson (112), Randolph (103) and Fulton (102). Late-winter/CWD – Hunters shot a combined total of 3,505 deer for both latewinter/CWD seasons (Dec. 28-31 and Jan. 12-14), compared with a harvest of 4,696 in 2016-17. This year, 15 counties were open to the Special CWD Season, and 22 counties were open to Late Winter Deer Hunting. Top five counties were JoDaviess (318), Perry (290), Fulton (269), Schuyler (205) and Brown (203).
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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) IRMA H. TUCKER, Deceased ) No. 18-P-12 Notice is given to creditors of the death of IRMA H. TUCKER on December 28, 2017. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to DEBBIE RAE GAUGHT, 4010 N. Brandywine, Apt. 1011, Peoria, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is JENNIE C. BOSWELL, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. 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 25th day of July, 2018 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. Dated, January 22, 2018. DEBBIE RAE GAUGHT, Executor of the Estate of IRMA H. TUCKER, Deceased Jennie C. Boswell The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616
BY: (S) Jennie C. Boswell Attorney for Estate
NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) GARY F. PARSONS, Deceased ) No. 18-P-1 Notice is given to creditors of the death of GARY F. PARSONS on October 1, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to LISA M. SANDALL, 12801 W. Legion Hall Road, Princeville, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is DANIEL M. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. 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 18th day of July, 2018 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.
Notice is given to creditors of the death of LUCILLE E. TAYLOR on October 5, 2017. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to CONSTANCE S. TAYLOR, 27429 Obidos Dr., Punta Gorda, Florida, as Executor, whose attorney of record is JENNIE C. BOSWELL, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. 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 18th day of July, 2018, 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. Dated January 16, 2018. CONSTANCE S. TAYLOR, Executor of the Estate of LUCILLE E. TAYLOR, Deceased Jennie C. Boswell The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 BY: (S) Jennie C. Boswell Princeville, IL 61559 Attorney for Estate 309/385-4616
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSFIELD, ) ILLINOIS, ) Plaintiff ) vs. ). No. 17-CH-0061 PENNY L. CARLSON, and ) ALL NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS ) AND UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgement of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 2nd, 2018, the Sheriff of Knox County, Illinois, will on February 1st, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. in Room 101, Knox County Courthouse, Galesburg, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate: Common Address: 214 N. Olive Street, Williamsfield, Illinois 61489 Parcel Identification Number: 12-23-158-005
Dated, January 15, 2018. LISA M. SANDALL, Executor of the Estate of GARY F. PARSONS, Deceased Daniel M. Cordis The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) LUCILLE E. TAYLOR, Deceased ) 17-P-500
The improvement on the property consists of a single-family residence. Sale terms: 10 percent down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours by certified funds. No refunds.
BY: (S) Daniel M. Cordis Attorney for Estate
For information call Jordan Newell, Plaintiff’s attorney, at (309) 9322168. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale upon making reasonable arrangements with the Plaintiff’s attorney.
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NOTICE UNDER ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME ACT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF PEORIA To Whom It May Concern: Public Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of January 2018, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," a Certificate of Ownership of an Assumed Name Business was filed with the County Clerk of Peoria County, stating that Molly Carr and Josh Carr intend to transact, or are transacting business in Peoria County, State of Illinois, under the assumed name GREATER PEORIA RADON TESTING, with the place of business located at 7634 W. Chestnut, Edwards, IL 61528. The true name and address of the owners is: 7634 W. Chestnut, Edwards, IL 61528.
NOTICE UNDER ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME ACT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF PEORIA To Whom It May Concern: Public Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of January 2018, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," a Certificate of Ownership of an Assumed Name Business was filed with the County Clerk of Peoria County, stating that Zack Polen intends to transact, or is transacting business in Peoria County, State of Illinois, under the assumed name ZACK POLEN CARPENTRY, with the place of business located at 814 W. Mound St., Elmwood, IL 61529. The true name and address of the owner is: Zack Polen, 814 W. Mound St., Elmwood, IL 61529.
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) ROBERT WAYNE SLONE, ) No. 18-P-00005 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ROBERT WAYNE SLONE, on December 26, 2017. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to PAMELA L. SERDAR, of 6030 Chestnut Court, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, and MARK W. SLONE, of 2787 Arona Street, Roseville, Minnesota 55113, as Executors, 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 representatives or both on or before the 27th day of July, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives 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 representatives 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 January, 2018. PAMELA L. SERDAR and MARK W. SLONE, Executors of the Estate of ROBERT WAYNE SLONE, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 Attorney No. 398 Firm No. 675
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Elmwood poms headed to IHSA state It has been several weeks since The Swami graced you with his mellifluous prose about dance. This has caused quite an uproar in the community, and The Swami doesn’t want his fans to be angered. The Elmwood The Poms have comSWAMI peted in three competitions since might words last appeared in this space. Jan. 6 and 13 were Illinois Drill Team Association contests in Charleston and Clinton, respectively. The Lady Gaga Pom Dance routine, choreographed by Dalein Schutz, received two more firstplace finishes. The routine has now
Blane named to IBCA hall BRIMFIELD – Longtime Brimfield girls basketball coach Jim Blane will be inducted to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for 2018. Blane retired from Brimfield in 2016 with a record of 414-108 in 17 seasons. His teams won nine regionals, three sectionals and finished fourth in Class 1A in 2009. Blane Blane will be honored during the IBCA banquet at Illinois State’s Redbird Arena, which starts at 5:30 p.m. on May 5. The IBCA Hall of Fame was established in 1973. The IBCA is currently raising funds to create an Illinois Basketball Museum at a former Kmart store in Pontiac.
received a first every time Elmwood has danced. Quite impressive. The squad’s Wedding-themed Pom routine continues to receive high marks at each competition as well. Remarkably, the score for Wedding has improved every week as Coach Emily Roberts constantly tweaks the routine to maximize results. That was never more evident than last Saturday when the dance team traveled to Washington High School for the IHSA sectionals, where they competed against 17 other schools. Competitive dance is divided into three classes by IHSA. Class 1A includes schools up to an enrollment of 1,100. That makes Elmwood, enrollment 213, one of the smallest schools. In order to qualify for state a team has to finish in the top six. Elmwood was third – its highest placing
FARMINGTON GIRLS WIN STATE
Earlier this month, the Farmington cheerleading squad won the small school division at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association’s state finals.
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Area teams advance in IESA regionals Area junior high boys basketball teams advanced through the first round of play in the IESA 7th grade postseason. At Princeville, Brimfield beat Stark County, 28-21, and the Princes topped Galva, 41-22. Those two were to meet Wednesday for the 7-2A regional title. At Pleasant Valley, Elmwood beat the hosts 38-30 and faced St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday for the 7-2A regional. At Williamsfield, the host team had a first-round bye and then played Spoon River Valley on Tuesday. The 7-1A title game is today (Jan. 25) at 6 p.m. By The Weekly Post
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ever at the IHSA sectionals. After the sectionals, Elmwood is now one of 30 teams that will dance at state on Friday at Grossinger Motors Arena. Elmwood’s start time is 10:21 a.m. The top 12 teams from Friday’s prelims will compete Saturday in the finals. Squad members are: Seniors – Grace Harms, Anna Roberts, Dalein Schutz and Paige Yurkovich; Juniors – Allie Frietsch, Gabriella Ramirez and Savannah Warner; Sophomores – Julie Dunkel, Hannah Howerton, Grace Shissler, Nicole Shoop and Rachel Whitney; Freshmen – Cassie LaFollett and Kate Yurkovich. If you see team members or Coach Roberts, be sure to tell them congratulations for their accomplishments this far and wish them luck at State. That’s what The Swami sez and I’m sticking to it.
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At Farmington, the Farmers won their first two games, topping Marquette Heights Georgetowne (59-18) and Chillicothe (58-23). Farmington was to play Dunlap Valley Middle School Wednesday for the 7-3A regional crown. 8th grade – Play starts Saturday for IESA 8th grade boys regionals. In 8-1A, Williamsfield is a No. 4 seed at Annawan. In 8-2A, Brimfield is seeded No. 2 and Princeville is No. 5 at Colona. Elmwood is the No. 3 seed at St. Vincent de Paul. In 8-3A, Farmington is No. 3 at Chillicothe.
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BOYS HOOPS: Farmers end Wethersfield streak
Continued from Page 20 to a 46-39 Prairieland Conference road win at Abingdon-Avon (11-6). Next up for the Trojans is a Friday home game vs. Knoxville. Brimfield Brimfield (13-8) got a road win Friday at Lewistown, 51-46, grabbing control with a 17-4 run in the third quarter. That allowed the Indians to withstand six treys in the final quarter. “We guarded three guys and zoned the rest and in the fourth quarter they finally started making their shots,” coach Scott Carlson said. “We rebounded pretty well and did pretty well on the other end of the court.” Carlson praised Dayton Sollenberger and Brett Novak for grabbing eight rebounds apiece. Tyler Baysingar led Brimfield in scoring with 17 points. The Indians were without Reece Teubel, who is out for at least a week according to Carlson after “feeling the screws” in his leg, which was broken last year. Brimfield lost Tuesday at home to Illini Bluffs, 48-29. Next up is another tough contest Friday at home vs. Bushnell-Prairie City.
Farmington Farmington (18-2) dominated the second half Saturday at the Great Western Shootout to rally past Kewanee Wethersfield, 62-48. Wethersfield (12-6) had won 11 straight but lost momentum once Farmington changed its defense. “In the second half we decided not to trap and to keep the ball out of the hands of their point guard (freshman Coltin Quagliano. Judd (Anderson) did a tremendous job of keeping the ball from getting where they wanted the ball to go.” Nick Johnson had 17 points for Farmington and was named game MVP, while Jake Uryasz added 16. Meanwhile, Farmington junior post player Jarod DePriest has been offered a football scholarship at South Dakota State and is being recruited by Iowa and Illinois, among others. Farmington won Tuesday at Lewistown 60-56 and plays Tuesday (Jan. 30) vs. Rushville-Industry. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars (10-11) led 19-9 early but could not hold on last Friday at Galva in a 59-47 loss. Galva hit 10 3-pointers.
“When they started draining the 3s with regularity, we didn’t really have an answer,” R-W coach Bob Anderson said. “They just have better longrange shooters than we do. That’s just the way it is right now.” Tucker Sams led R-W with 17 points and Austin Batterson had 13. The Cougars downed Ridgewood on Tuesday, 79-74, as Sams had 25 points and three others scored in doubles: Lorin Peterson scored14, Isaac Cordle had 13 and Bret Woodside tallied 11. R-W is seeded No. 7 at the Lincoln Trail Conference tournament at United and opens today (Jan. 25) vs. Wethersfield at 7:30 p.m., then faces Stark County Saturday (Jan. 26) at 2:30 p.m. and Mercer County on Tuesday (Jan. 30) at 6 p.m.
Princeville (8-11) lost to Annawan Friday, 53-38, but bounced back Tuesday to beat Stark County, 50-43. Princeville is seeded No. 6 at the LTC tourney and starts Friday (Jan. 26) vs. R-W, then faces Mercer County at 1 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 27) and Wethersfield at 6 p.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 30). Princeville
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coach Maribeth Dura said. Mallory Meinke struck for 20 points. Kamryn Cuevas double-doubled with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Haley Wallace got 10 points. The Lady Indians edged South Fulton 38-34 at home on Saturday in a Prairieland matchup. Delaney Smith was the scoring leader in the win with 10 points. Wallace was close behind with nine. Brimfield fell to Lewistown, 6749, on the road last Thursday in a Prairieland contest. Within 51-45 after the third, a 16-4 disadvantage did in the visitors. Cuevas had 12 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Meinke also got 12 points. Millman was in double digits with 10 points. The Lady Indians won 58-28 last Tuesday at home over AbingdonAvon in Prairieland action. Meinke and Cuevas each scored 12 points. Millman got 10, while Smith and Stephanie Thurman had nine and seven respectively. Brimfield is at Roanoke-Benson today (Jan. 25). Elmwood (11-13) capped a good Elmwood
week on Monday with a 47-31 trouncing of Abingdon-Avon in Prairieland action at home. There was little doubt of the outcome as the hosts held A Town to 10 points through three quarters. “Our defense was very good, and we went hard to the basket on offense,” Elmwood coach Marcy Brugger said. Montana Ledbetter scored a gamehigh 21 points. Shelby Glover had eight, followed by six from Grace LaFollett. The Lady Trojans tallied a 45-37 Prairieland and ICAC victory over North Fulton last Thursday at home. “This was a physical game. We made some free throws down the stretch, were able to break North Fulton’s press late and overcome their physicality,” Brugger said. LaFollett had 15 points, closely followed by 13 from Ledbetter. Elmwood’s next game is today (Jan. 25) at home vs. South Fulton.
Princeville picked up win number 20 on the season by breezing past Galva 55-22 on the road Monday. Princeville got a 19-point performance from Caitlin Pullen and Princeville
13 from Marisa Horton-Meza. “Caitlin’s scoring tonight was good for the team and good for her going forward,” coach John Gross said. Two days after a heartbreaking loss in the Lincoln Trail Tournament to Kewanee Wethersfield, the Lady Princes crushed host Mercer County 70-44 on Saturday fore third place. Lucy Waid scored 23, HortonMeza had 16 and Melissa Martin also tallied 16. “Melissa (Martin) is really coming along for us. We’re going to need her help moving forward,” Gross said. Wethersfield had nipped Princeville 58-57 last Thursday. “We didn’t play well, and Wethersfield did,” Gross said. “Traveling to Aledo and playing five games in eight days was definitely a mental and physical challenge for us.” Princeville got 22 points from Waid, and 16 from Horton-Meza. The Lady Princes easily downed Ridgewood 58-40 last Wednesday at the conference tournament. Princeville is home today (Jan. 25) vs. Peoria Christian.
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Elmwood earns signature victory
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Lady Farmers atop Prairieland By PHIL JOHNSON
The Farmington girls basketball team moved into a Prairieland Conference first-place tie with Knoxville and Lewistown by defeating the latter, 48-46, at home on Saturday. Ranked fifth in Class 1A, Lewistown maintained a lead through the first three quarters, but the Lady Farmers (17-3) outscored the visitors 166 in the final quarter. “We didn’t get off to the start we wanted, but I’m extremely proud of the kids because they never quit grinding. Once we settled in, we were able to limit turnovers and get the pace of the game to a speed in which we were more effective,” coach Jim Noonan said. “We don’t mind playing fast, but we didn’t want For The Weekly Post
to be in a track meet versus Lewistown. They’re too good at that style of play. “I tell the kids constantly that games ultimately come down to players making plays. Our kids made enough plays on both ends of the floor to beat a very good team.” Megan Gilstrap paced the winning team with 17 points. Emily Cash had 14. Macie Sprague and Sarah Wherley each got six. Farmington topped Midwest Central 52-42 at Manito last Thursday in non-conference play. A late surge once again lifted Farmington. MWC was within two at 33-31 after the third, but the Lady Farmers went on a 19-11 run down the stretch. Farmington was bal-
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ELMWOOD – This year’s boys basketball team is one folks in Elmwood have been waiting on for some time. A high-scoring big man, good guards, senior experience and depth are elements that can take a team a long way in Class 1A. But that’s only true if that team learns how to win big games. Until Friday, the Trojans (16-5) had fallen short in that department, with losses against the likes of Bureau Valley, Annawan, Farmington, DePue and Illini Bluffs. But on its home court last Friday, the Trojans showed the grit and determination needed for a 53-38 win over IB. Elmwood outscored the visitors 14-4 in the final quarter as IB (16-5) struggled to score. Gone were the cracks IB Lenzi had dribbled through one week earlier in a 61-51 win at the ICAC tournament. “We definitely played better in the halfcourt on defense than what we have been,” coach Josh Fugitt said. Elmwood limited IB guard Cam Scott to 9 points – 15 below his output in the last meeting. On offense, Elmwood remained true to its core philosophy: get the ball inside to senior Vince Lenzi and good things happen. By game’s end, Lenzi had 22 points and Elmwood had its first signature victory. “It’s a big win this season with where we are right now,” Fugitt said. “It puts us in the driver’s seat of the (ICAC) Conference with one game left. And I think it was important for this team’s confidence.” Elmwood followed the IB win on Tuesday by slugging Continued on Page 19 Weekly Post Staff Writer
Megan Gilstrap waits for the ball in Farmington’s 4846 win over Lewistown last Saturday. Gilstrap had 17 points in the victory. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
anced in scoring as Payton Peckham, Cash, and Gilstrap each had 11 points. The Lady Farmers play today (Jan. 25) at London Mills vs. North Fulton. Brimfield (16-8) had a Brimfield
busy week, marked by a 55-37 thrashing of Prairieland rival Havana on the road Monday. “It’s always good to win on the road and against an always good program like Havana,” Continued on Page 19
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