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Billtown plans for new year By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – With the new year comes new plans, and the Williamsfield Village Board on Monday drafted a list of projects for 2016. “We’ll be limited somewhat by funds, but I hope we’ll be able to do as much as possible,” said Board President Mick Gray. “We’ll see what we can get accomplished in 2016.” On the Board’s list are renovating Village Hall and Veterans Park’s bandstand; working with the Daughters of the American Revolution to have Caldwell Cottage open more regularly; constructing a pathway to the new library; scheduling a maintenance program and replacement for major equipment; setting up job descriptions and evaluations for the Village’s workers, all of whom are part-time, at-will employees; and addressing water system issues, from replacing meters and mapping shutoffs to updating collection procedures. Also possible are a few other park projects. Andy Fritz of the park board said three proposals for Doubet-Benjamin Park are forthcoming before budget discussions start: • a miniature golf course funded with private For The Weekly Post
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Area men indicted in connection with fatal April accident By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Four men from Farmington, Elmwood and Peoria have been indicted by a Peoria grand jury on obstructing justice charges stemming from a fatal truck accident last spring. A fifth man is scheduled to go on trial next month in connection with the death of 22year-old Josh Fuller of Trivoli. In April, Fuller died as a result of injuries sustained when a truck driven by Dillon Nolan, 22, of Hanna City crashed near the intersection of McClellan and Claybaugh Roads outside Elmwood, officials said. Nolan faces charges of reckless homicide, driving under the influence, obstructing justice and leaving the scene of an accident, accordFor The Weekly Post
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While work continues outside the windows of the new Elmwood Junior High School addition, students listen to teacher Cindy Alcaraz, who for the first time is teaching in a classroom with windows. The new rooms were put to their first use Tuesday. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
Elmwood opens new junior high By JEFF LAMPE
ELMWOOD – Normally, only parents are smiling when Christmas break draws to an end. But for a change, even junior high students in Elmwood had a reason to grin as they headed back to school. That’s because Tuesday was the unveiling of Elmwood’s new junior high addition on the school’s southwest corner. While various odds and ends remain unfinished inside and outside the building, the bulk of the approximately $1.7 million project was completed by D. Joseph Construction of Peoria on time in less than six months. On Tuesday, students and teachers were buzzing about the 2,700square-foot expansion and the remodel of another 4,000 square feet of the old junior high. Decorated in shades of blue and gray, the addition includes six bright, new classrooms, a computer lab, a “virtual high school” room for students who are taking online classes, a conference room, new restrooms and several storage rooms and closets. There is also a new main office. Weekly Post Staff Writer
Work is still ongoing to complete a new entryway on the west side of the Elmwood school and to grade topsoil. But students were able to use new classrooms in the junior high addition on Tuesday.
And the old office is being converted into a classroom. “I’m really pleased about it,” Superintendent Chad Wagner said. “Obviously, any time you move into something new, there’s things that still need to be done. But (the contractors) have done a really good job and the kids are in and it’s exciting. “This is a big deal, not just for our students but for the whole commu-
nity. And the community has really been supportive of this.” Wagner said an open house to formally unveil the new facility to the community will be scheduled later this winter, possibly by late January but more likely in February. Until then, he welcomed community members to pay a visit. “I think they are really going to Continued on Page 9
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BILLTOWN: New pavilion in park? Continued from Page 1
donations, • an electrical upgrade and possible additional service; and • a new pavilion and service road. “We hope to work with the Park Association, the Village and the FFA Alumni Association,” he said, “and we’ll be looking into grants, too.” Details, including cost estimates will be presented in the next month or two, he said. Budget-wise, the Village’s finances remain strong, Gray said. “We’re still doing well there [in the general fund],” he said. “Operations and Maintenance is positive.” The water fund showed $121,000 in revenue and $114,000 in expenditures,
and Doubet-Benjamin Park had $8,000 in revenue and $3,700 in expenditures, according to the financial report. “The state did send some [Motor Fuel Tax] money,” Gray added. “They’re still behind there.” In other news: • the Village’s new water-system generator is installed and connected, but is waiting on Ameren to hook up a gas line and a fence to be finished before it’s operational, which should be this month; • resident Ruth Ann Herman during a public-comment period clarified that her family opposes a proposal to close some of Kentucky Avenue, which was suggested by the School District; • and the next Recycle Day was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27.
INDICTMENT: Warrants issued for 4 Continued from Page 1
ing to court records. Warrants stemming from the indictments were issued last week for James Kosner, 22, of Peoria; Cotyjo Milliman, 21, of Elmwood; Michael Wilson, 21, of Farming-
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ton and William Zamaro, 28, of Farmington. Zamaro was arrested Dec. 31 and transported to the Peoria County Jail. Prosecutors accuse the four of lying about Fuller’s medical condition or how they ended
up with Nolan’s truck. An area resident on April 16 reported to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office that there was debris in a field. Fuller, who Fulton County Coroner Steve Hines said probably died at the scene from blunt force trauma, was found the morning after the crash at a house on Mill Street in Farmington. Nolan told police he lost control of his truck when a tire blew out. Fuller was a passenger in the vehicle.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering if anybody will ever beat Mom’s rhubarb pie. uuu “Welcome back!” Nah. “Where have you been you lazy bum?” Yes, we took a week off over the holidays to sleep, eat cookies and enjoy life. But we promise, no more breaks until the end of June. So buckle up. ... Taking a stance on either side of the gun issue Jeff will raise the ire LAMPE of someone, and George Tanner’s anti-gun missive rankled readers, as you will see on the following page. Just to reiterate our letter policy. If you send a letter that is anonymous or asks that your name not be published, we will not print that letter. uuu Among the many reasons I enjoy real Christmas trees is their many post-holiday uses. Surely you’ve seen crappie anglers trolling around town, waiting for trees to be put out to the street. The trees provide fantastic short-term fish cover in lakes when sunk to the bottom. But with man-made habitat much more common, trees are not in such great demand. Not to worry. Evergreens also provide wonderful habitat for small birds. I place ours in a corner
of the yard (near one of neighbor Linda Sager’s many bird-feeding stations). On a cold day, sparrows pack into that tree like you can’t believe. Once spring arrives, the tree serves yet another purpose – there is no better fire starter than an evergreen that has been drying out for four months. Gas doesn’t burn any quicker. ... Another year, I simply dumped the tree by the burn pile. A rabbit moved in, casting one more vote for real trees.
uuu My favorite Christmas lights, aside from Gene Wilson’s showcase, was a simple round corn crib adorned with lights west of Princeville on a farm place owned by Jim Bird. It was a welcome sight driving to the Princeville Holiday Tournament. ... Another hornet emerged this week. Don’t tell. ... Parting shot: The answer is, no.
I hope each of you has had a good year and terrific Christmas season – both have been better for me than I anticipated a year ago, and I thank all who have helped make 2015 a year I will choose to remember. I have spent much of my adult life making New Year’s resolutions to alter my behavior, mostly centered around consuming fewer calories, to little avail. But last year I wrote of my resolution in this paper. I have had some success with my resolve to try to find something posi-
tive in the daily events I encounter. It has made a difference for me. It feels good to know I am entering 2016 with the same resolve and have a chance to succeed. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2016. I have one request – if you see me during the next year and I seem preoccupied with some less than pleasant thought, send a smile my way. It will help me remember my resolution. – Mit Beres, Elmwood
To the Editor: On Dec. 24, my doorbell rang and to my surprise there was a gift with a Santa hat on it. All I could do was to call out to thank them and wish them a Merry Christmas. When I opened the gift all I could do was cry. I wanted to know who
could have given me such a wonderful gift. How could I thank them? God bless you and I will never forget your kindness. I am still crying over my new sewing machine. – Annie Saunders, Elmwood
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There’s just no way to unring a bell
The late Paul Harvey used to say, “You can’t un-ring a bell.” The first time I heard it, I didn’t know what he meant. Now, I know. There was a music teacher in a school district where I once Jon taught who found GALLAGHER himself in a bunch of trouble. The teacher was a happily married man with kids of his
own. He loved his family, he loved his job of teaching kids how to play music, and he loved his students as well. He was tough when he needed to be, yet gentle as he found the hidden musical talents of his students. Dan Fogleberg, whose father was a music teacher, once wrote about this seemingly opposite behavior,calling it his father’s “thundering velvet hand.” One day, a student’s parents called the school district. They were claiming that their daughter had been in-
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appropriately touched by the music teacher during a private lesson during the school day. Not only had their daughter been touched, but five other girls came forward with the same claim. The district immediately suspended the teacher, despite his claims that he would never think of doing something like that. He was devastated. Everyone in town started looking at him differently, talking behind his back, and sometimes Continued on Page 7
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To the Editor: As I read George Tanner’s letter in The Weekly Post (Dec. 24, 2015) on his stance against guns and freedom in America, I was once again astonished as to how any of my fellow Americans would willingly give up the right others had paid such a heavy price to procure. No free man ever had to ask permission to exercise the most basic God given human right to defend himself, his family, or property. Nowhere can it be found, where the framers of our constitution, who embraced the right to keep and bear arms as the second most important right of American citizens, limit that right to only a single shot .22 or an old double- barrel shotgun. Tanner’s asinine assessment of those who wish to possess a semiautomatic rifle or a handgun of being either suicidal or having criminal intent is an insult to millions of America’s gun owners who don’t need more of man’s laws as they already live in accordance to God’s laws. Maybe Tanner doesn’t understand that the first line of defense and the greatest deterrent to criminals is the lawfully armed citizen. Most of America’s law enforcement officials recognize and endorse the right of the lawful citizen to bear arms. Tanner doesn’t need to mention the connection between the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and gun violence. In nearly every case the abuse of drugs comes before the misuse of guns. Much of the gun violence would subside if the use of drugs was taken back 50 years. It certainly can’t help having the occupant of our White House intentionally arming the Mexican drug cartels, releasing drug dealers from prison, releasing the most vile minds of terrorism from Gitmo and allowing refugees into America who are known to be infiltrated with terrorists. If anti-constitutionalist and rabid gun banners want an answer as to why there is seemingly a rise in senseless gun violence from 50 years ago, the answer can be quickly be found in the rubble from the war on Christianity and the rotting moral and cultural foundation of America, caused by the terminal growing cancer call liberalism. – Robert Walter, Laura
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To the Editor: This is in response to George Tanner’s letter. Tanner blames the gun for shooting deaths. Does he blame cars,
trucks and trains for deaths caused by these? Also airplanes and ships? We ask Tanner to please show us a gun taking itself into a venue and pulling its own trigger. Also, please show us a vehicle driving itself to an accident and killing people. Perhaps, we need to address the status of the human doing these things. If someone had a gun perhaps the human killer could have been stopped. We also ask Tanner to check crime in cities with extensive gun control compared to cities that do not. Our founding fathers knew the effect of power for the few. They knew citizens must be armed to protect themselves from government. Please read their writings. – Ed and Sharon Dunbar, Princeville
Disputing points made in Tanner’s letter
To the Editor: I am writing in response to George Tanner’s letter. 1. Why should a law-abiding citizen who is legally able to own a firearm feel guilty for owning any type of legal firearm because a criminal performs a violent act using a firearm obtained illegally? 2. There is no “mountain” of real evidence to show owning a handgun, an AR-style rifle, or any other firearm, for that matter, will lead to murder, suicide, or a tragic accident. There are, unfortunately, plenty of lies generated by the gun ban lobby. Those groups, such as the Brady Campaign, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and others, hope to sway low-information citizens with sensational statistics that have no basis in reality. 3. Actually, American citizens should worry about what the current President has tried, or what Hillary Clinton could do if she gets her way. They most certainly would try to pass legislation requiring the registration of firearms and their owners. They and others like them also desire to nullify the First and Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Either way, the next step is confiscation of all firearms. Fortunately, the NRA and other state and local level groups exist to make sure this does not happen. The problem with this narrow thinking is that law-abiding citizens will be left defenseless while the criminal element will still have their supply of illegal firearms. 4. If the mental condition of mass shooting perpetrators is truthfully
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analyzed, they will all be found to be mentally ill. The U.S. has, for decades, lacked a truly effective Mental Health System. Therefore, these people are allowed to roam free when they should be confined. 5. As for Gun Free Zones, what is the logic behind this? The people who could legally carry into these zones are prevented from doing so. However, the criminal does so and wreaks havoc. And no one is there who can stop it! 6. A growing number of police chiefs and sheriffs favor a legally armed populace. Policemen and deputies can’t be everywhere at all times. Those who think dialing 911 for instantaneous arrival of help to save the day are simply wrong. A well trained and legally armed citizen capable of holding a lawbreaker at bay until help arrives can change the outcome. 7. For the truth about violent crime trends, visit: www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/05/07/gun-homicide-rate-down-49-since-1993-peak -public-unaware/ 8. So we are all on the same page, the extremely popular AR-style rifle is a self-loading rifle not capable of automatic firing. The military uses a selectable-fire M-16 or a variant not legally available to civilians. 9. It takes a very special, difficult to obtain and expensive license to even attempt to legally purchase a fully automatic weapon. The price tag for these weapons makes them out of reach for almost all citizens. 10. Diane Feinstein, a U.S. senator from California, who is a rabid gun ban proponent, carries a pistol in her purse. Guess she considers herself better than the rest of us. I’ll bet many of her crowd do likewise. 11. That brings us to the most important topic: self defense. Each person has the right to defend themselves against bodily harm and the confiscation/destruction of one’s property. 12. Is the main reason violent crime has decreased in the last 22 years because so many law-abiding citizens have armed themselves and the criminal element has discovered this the hard way? It’s not because the government has arrested, tried, and incarcerated those found guilty of violent crime involving firearms. Crimes committed using firearms by felons is a federal offense automatically punishable with mandatory sentences of 10 years or more. It is rare that this actually occurs! – Richard Dickson, Princeville
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FARMINGTON – Peggy Riley, 59, of London Mills escaped injury about noon on Dec. 24 when her van burst into flame on Illinois Route 116 west of here. “She reported smoke coming out from beneath the dashboard so the cause was probably electrical,” said Rick Anderson, London Mills Fire Chief. The blaze was extinguished in minutes. The vehicle was a total loss.
Brimfield woman hurt in vehicle crash
BRIMFIELD – Breanna Mills, 19, of Brimfield on Jan. 3 was injured after she fell asleep at the wheel and her 2012 Ford Fiesta, westbound on U.S. Route 150 near Princeville-Jubilee Road, left the road to the south, struck a tree and rolled over, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. AMT transported her to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
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GALLAGHER: Teacher cleared of allegations other five girls, concocted the story, memorized all the details, and then went to their parents. Every one of the girls (with the exception of one who refused to talk about it ever again) recanted their story and admitted they were just trying to get the teacher in trouble. The teacher was reinstated at full pay, but he knew his time was limited. He knew that you can’t un-ring a bell. All six girls were kicked out of the music program and received in-school suspensions. They were required to attend school, but were not allowed to associate with other students, and they were barred from extracurricular activities for the remainder of the year. Two years later, the music teacher was let go
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even to his face. There was no shortage of people who were willing to share with him how disgusted they were. The teacher continued to vigorously maintain his innocence and then the police investigating the case noted something strange: Each one of the six stories were exactly the same. Exactly. Almost word for word. It was like each girl had memorized the story and rehearsed it. They also noted that all six girls were best friends who hung out together all the time – before school, after school, at lunch. In fact, the six girls had very little contact with any other students. As police pressed the matter with each girl, they began to crumble, one by one. Finally, the main instigator admitted she had fabricated the story. The teacher had criticized her or given her a bad grade or something that made her mad. Her way to get revenge was to accuse him of molesting her. She knew that if she went at it by herself, people might not believe her. She enlisted the aid of the
due to a Reduction In Force. The district couldn’t find money to continue the music program, yet miraculously found the money before the school year began (and after the teacher had found another job). The district claimed it had nothing to do with the legal action the teacher was pursuing against the district because as far as they were concerned, he had been cleared. But you can’t un-ring a bell. He has found employment since that time as a music teacher in another district. No one in his new district knows what he went through so many years ago, and that’s why I haven’t mentioned either his name or the town where this happened. I was reminded of this
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Elmwood council discusses drainage By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The Elmwood City Council on Tuesday suggested ways the City might help Fairground Acres resident David Ramsay with a water drainage issue without becoming directly involved. Ramsay appealed to the Council to help address standing water on his property stemming from adjacent properties’ sumps releasing water into yards instead of Ash Street, and others’ recent efforts to direct excess water away. The problem is so bad, he said, that he had standing water nine months of last year. He said he thinks the situation is a City problem and suggested the City grade the affected yards to their original slopes, redirect sump discharges into Ash Street, or install a field tile. The consensus of the Council was that since the problem wasn’t on City land or right of way, the City was limited. “Our engineers have advised us For The Weekly Post
There are not enough words to express our gratitude for the outpouring of care and kindness shown to our family following the passing of Jim Cecil. Your kind words, sharing of memories, calls, cards, visits, food, flowers, and memorials have helped us through this difficult time. Special thank you to Haskell-Hott Funeral Home for your amazing compassion and support, and to the Fairview American Legion Home and Kevin Ferry for your roles in the service. While we miss his physical presence, we know he is with us each day. We certainly know he’ll be there cheering on his Cardinals when the new season begins! Thank you again,
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not to get involved in private property,” said Ward 1 Alderman Bryan Davis. Ramsay said he might be able to build up the area himself, but that would just transfer the problem to someone else. “I don’t think the best solution is for me to bring in more dirt,” Ramsay said. “I can solve my water problem, but [then] it’s going to be someone else’s problem next year.” Davis sympathized. “I agree that putting in soil is the wrong thing to do,” Davis said. “It might have to take a cooperative effort by the neighbors.” The Council agreed to consult with engineers to see what the storm sewer system could handle if water was directed there, and to approach neighbors about working together toward a resolution. Meanwhile, City Treasurer Harold Jehle reported December receipts of almost $50,000 in state funds, including $6,100 for six months of video-gaming revenues,
$23,000 for five months of withheld Motor Fuel Taxes, and $20,000 in sales-tax revenues, which included three overdue payments. Also, the $21,000 in income taxes received from the state last month indicates that the City is about $30,000 over its projected incometax receipts for the fiscal year. In other news, the Council: • unanimously approved an ordinance facilitating the disbursement of $83,000 in additional state funding to complete the Safe Routes to School sidewalk project; • heard Police Chief Aaron Bean report 37 incidents, 26 reports, 7 warnings, 4 stops, and no arrests in December; and • heard Economic Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dick Taylor report the Zoning Board will have two hearings Tuesday (Jan. 12) on amending the home occupation language to make a table consistent with the text, and to consider the clarification of property lines on West Ash Street.
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BRIEFS Princeville issues snow route reminder
PRINCEVILLE – The Village of Princeville this week reminded residents to move their vehicles off the streets if two or more inches of snow accumulation is forecast. In that weather situation, it’s unlawful to allow any vehicle or trailer to remain on any Princeville street or alley in a way that interferes with snow-removal operations. Vehicles parked on the streets will be towed at the owner’s expense. Motorists who need places to park cars are invited to park in the empty lot at the corner of Spring Street and Santa Fe Avenue – the lot that’s west across from Country Feed and Supplies. People taking advantage of that offer are asked to inform the Village Hall by calling (309) 3854765.
Also, the Village suggests calling concerning any other questions, too.
Windish gets more time in Kickapoo dispute
KICKAPOO – Roger Windish has more time to respond to Kickapoo Township’s request for information in a lawsuit alleging the Kickapoo farmer trespassed and damaged the Township’s right of way on Gilles Road east of here. Judge Katherine Gorman on Monday approved the Township’s motion to extend the discovery deadline, according to Windish’s attorney, Blake Dunlap. The parties previously agreed that discovery would close Dec. 31 but Windish “has failed to respond to Plaintiff’s written discovery,” the motion says. Gorman granted the motion by Kickapoo attorneys Emily Perkins and Tim Bertschy to extend the deadline to March 31.
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The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office welcomed back Larry M. Evans as its newly appointed chief of the Civil Division. Evans previously served the State’s Attorney's Office as chief of its Criminal Division from 2003-08, and as a felony assistant state’s attorney the two years prior. Since 2008, he has served as deputy chief of the criminal division for the Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office. The Civil Division of the State’s Attorney’s Office represents Peoria County government in all civil litigation involving the organization, including personal injury claims, zoning disputes, and claims of law enforcement misconduct. In addition to managing litigation involving the County and supervising civil division staff, Evans will work as a felony prosecutor.
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like what they see,” he said. The new classrooms are equipped with dropdown projectors and all but one classroom and the computer lab have windows – something new to most veteran Elmwood junior high teachers. Gone is the maze-like grid of doors and corridors that in some cases forced students to walk through one classroom to enter another. Never an ideal situation, that layout was supposed to be
“a temporary fix” for the junior high back in the 1980s. Now it is finally fixed. Gone also are the portable trailers that housed classes since school began last summer. “Having those trailers gone is so nice,” Principal Stan Matheny said. “I hated them. The teachers and students did great while we had them, but it’s so nice to have them all under one roof.” Still to be added are lockers for junior high students, which are on back order and should ar-
Lockers will fill the empty spaces in a new hallway of the Elmwood junior high once they arrive in a few weeks. Temporary signage is also present in places, as on the new boys restroom (at left). Photos by Jeff Lampe.
rive in a few weeks, Wagner said. Blinds for the large windows on the addition are also on back order. Previously completed work that was part of this project included the installation of two new boilers. That work, which was done in October, should increase efficiency from 60 percent to 90 percent, Wagner said. The combination of more efficient boilers and plenty of passive solar
energy streaming through windows is expected to cut energy costs “significantly” according to Wagner. Work on the addition and remodeling was originally planned to be done in time for the start of school, but problems with the original contractor led to the project being rebid. Wagner said a final total on the project will range between $1.6 and $1.7 million.
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Brimfield park building likely By TERRY BIBO
BRIMFIELD – With boosts from a “highly motivated” Brimfield Area Men’s Club and an anonymous donor, the village may have a fully-operational park building later this year. Village trustees voted 5-0 on Monday to add $10,000 to a special fund for park improvements. “It’s a total of $20,000. I want to show an investment on the village’s part,” said President Dan Fishel. “We may not spend that much, but we’d like to have it available.” Centrally located near the flagpole at the village park, the new concrete block building would include restrooms, concessions and storage. Fishel told board members the men’s club had already pledged funds for park improvements before and may be in financial shape to do more now. “It’s an opportunity to make something good happen,” he said. Preliminary estimates indicate the building could cost $25,000. But there have been offers of help with labor and For The Weekly Post
a lot could change. “I’m sorry about the sketchy details,” Fishel said. “Essentially, without a park board, you are the park board. Your input will be needed.” In other business during the brief meeting, board members agreed to send a letter to residents of Alma Court, asking them to be more careful parking cars. Resident Barb Shipley had indicated concerns about accessibility, fearing emergency vehicles might not be able to get through. After checking, board members agreed. Rather than take drastic action, they decided to start with a letter asking for voluntary cooperation. After months of waiting, the village received tax funds from the state. “We did get some money from the state,” Fishel said. “We’ll just turn around and spend it all, but it is here.” “We put some in a money market (fund),” said Village Clerk Holly Johnson. Terry Bibo is a freelance journalist. She can be reached at terry.bibo.freelance@gmail.com.
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CLAIM NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate
Peoria County In Re ESTATE OF ) ROBERT L. NELSON, ) Deceased. )
N0. 15-P-495
In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD L. ROHRER, 15-P-559 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE
NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ROBERT L. NELSON on September 11, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to JOAN M. OWENS, formerly known as JOAN M. NELSON, of 3001 West Alan Court, Peoria, Illinois 61615, 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 11th day of July, 2016, 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.
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 17th day of June 2016, 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 this 27th day of October, 2015.
Dated: December 14, 2015 .
Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of RONALD L. ROHRER. Letters of Administration were issued to SUSAN L. ROE, whose address is 304 N. Ellen Ave., Princeville, Illinois 61559, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 North Walnut Street, P.O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559.
JOAN M. OWENS, formerly known as JOAN M. NELSON, Executor of the Estate of ROBERT L. NELSON, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
SUSAN L. ROE, Administrator of the Estate of RONALD L. ROHRER, Deceased Cordis & Cordis Attorneys for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.46l6
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CANTON – Clarence E. “Butch” Hedges, 74, of Canton, passed away on, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at his residence.
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He was born on April 9, 1941, in Canton, to Chester and Evelyn (Huggins) Hedges. They preceded him in death. He married Betty L. Morse on May 28, 1963 in Palmyra, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are his sons, Edward (Julie) Hedges of Canton, Hedges Timothy (Donna) Hedges of Canton, sister, Rhonda (John) Lemon of Canton and three grandchildren and Ashley, Kelsey and Brant. Butch worked for International Harvester Company for 22 years and worked in small engine repair. He was a member of the 1st Church of the Nazarene. He was elected to receive the degree in Masonry at Horeb Lodge #363 in Elmwood in 1977. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on August 24, 1977, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft in 1977 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. He served as Master of the Horeb Lodge in 1983 and 1993. He served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy from 2001 to 2009 and was serving as Certified Lodge Instructor, a position he had held for the past 20 years. He was a 38-year member of Horeb Lodge. Butch was also a member of the Eureka Chapter #98 Royal Arch Masons in Canton, the Cryptic Masons Council #1 in Knoxville and Gales-
burg Commandery #8 of Knights Templar in Monmouth. He had served as the head of all three of these bodies. He served as the funeral coordinator and conducted several Masonic funeral services. A visitation was Jan. 6, from 5-7, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the Orendorff Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
James R. Finnegan
ELMWOOD – James R. Finnegan, 82, of Bloomington, died Jan. 3 at his home. Survivors include his wife, E. Joanne Milford; six children, James (Jeanne) Finnegan, Jr., of Phoenix, Ariz., Jack (Melinda) Finnegan of Columbia, Mo., Peg (John) Kuntz of Bloomington, Mary (Steve) Sobotta of Boiling Springs, Pa., Kathleen (Tom) Conklin of Elmwood and Patrick Finnegan of Bloomington; 15 grandchildren, Kevin Finnegan, Allie, Andrew, Robert and Maggie Kuntz, Nick, Matt, Kate and Meg Sobotta, Eileen, Maddie, Cece and Rory Conklin, Connor and Gavin Finnegan. His funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 8, at Holy Trinity Church, Bloomington. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Military rites will be accorded. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.carmodyflynn.com.
Charles Barnes
ELMWOOD – Charles S. “Chuck” Barnes, 74, of Elmwood died Dec. 26 at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Jodi Marie. A funeral service was Jan. 2 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Vernetta Brewer
FARMINGTON – Vernetta M. Brewer, 93, of Peoria, mother of a Farmington woman, Dec. 20 at her
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OBITUARIES home. Survivors include daughter Linda (Ben) Shermer of Farmington; two other daughters; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 6 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were Dec. 24 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin, with burial at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Condolences may be left online at www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.
Donald Ernest Clegg
WILLIAMSFIELD – Donald Ernest Clegg, 61, of Williamsfield, died Dec. 27 in Galesburg. Funeral services were Dec. 31 at Colonial Baptist Church in Galesburg, with burial at Maquon Cemetery in Maquon. Condolences may be left online at www.watsonthomas.com.
Tina Marie Coulter
YATES CITY – Tina Marie Coulter, 46, of Yates City, passed away at 6:49 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1969 in Peoria to Bill and Linda (Wells) Cassel. She married Ross Coulter on May 10, 1994, in Elmwood. He survives. Also surviving is one son, Ross William Coulter of Yates City; one brother, Robert Cassel of Yates City; one sister, Sherry Cassel of Yates City; and her mother Linda. Preceding her in death is one granddaughter. Tina was a member of the Yates City United Methodist Church. Cremation was accorded. A Celebration of Life was Jan. 4, 2016, at the Community Center in Yates City. Anderson-Sedgwick was in charge of arrangements.
Steven Noll
PRINCEVILLE – Steven LeRoy Noll, 70, of East Peoria, a native of Princeville, died Dec. 30 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Survivors include his wife Shirley Elizabeth Jones; two stepdaughters, Julie (Richard) Mullins of Metamora and Janel (Craig) Gerdes of Toluca; five stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and five siblings of Metamora and Peoria. A memorial Mass was Jan. 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora, with burial of ashes at St.
Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora. Condolences may be left online at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
Brad Polhemus
FARMINGTON – Brad A. Polhemus, 59, of Farmington died Dec. 29 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Survivors include his wife Diane (Kepple) Polhemus; children Jill (Steve) Witt of Hawk Point, Mo., Jenni (Jay) Kuzniar of Canton and Josh (Cindel) Polhemus of Mount Carmel; seven grandchildren; and brother Scott (Kathy) Polhemus of Congerville. Services were Jan. 2 at AndersonSedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Darlene Powell
PRINCEVILLE – Darlene J. Powell, 81, of Bartonville, formerly of Princeville, died Jan. 2 at her daughter’s residence. Survivors include one son, five daughters, one foster daughter, 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Jan. 6 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville, with burial at Princeville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Maude Reeves
EDWARDS – Maude E. Reeves, 89, of Peoria, mother of an Edwards man and sister of a Farmington man, died Dec. 27 at Manor Court of Peoria. Survivors include her children, Harold E. (Rita) Taylor of Edwards, Jane Allsup of Bartonville, Marianne Graham of Peoria and Gary (Debbie) Taylor of Peoria; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Edwin (Lee) Diefendorf of Farmington; and close friend, Evelyn Smith of Peoria. Cremation was accorded. A private burial at Parkview Cemetery will take place at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
Michael Simpson
LAURA – Michael E. Simpson,
55, of Laura died Dec. 14 at his residence. Survivors include wife Debra (Compton) Simpson; sons Chaz (Tasha) Simpson of Brimfield and Josh (Tiffany Shore) Simpson of Pekin; daughter Nicole (Jose) Moreno of Peoria; and eight grandchildren. Cremation was accorded and a memorial service was held Dec. 28 at Princeville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Regina Spencer
PRINCEVILLE – Regina I. Spencer, 91, of Pekin, sister of a Princeville man, died Dec. 23 at her home. Survivors include daughters Mary Wright and Brenda (Ernest) Wieburg, both of Pekin; brother James (Shirlee) Clark of Princeville; sisters Elizabeth (John) White of Dyersburg, Tenn., Faye Sammett of Louisville, Texas, and Maxine Long of Houston, Miss.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A service celebrating Regina’s life was Dec. 28 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin, with graveside services Dec. 29, in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Condolences may be left online at www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.
James Thompson
FARMINGTON – James M. Thompson, 85, of Farmington died Dec. 26 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include wife Patricia (Wykoff) Thompson; children Karen (Stephen) Johnston and Donald Wykoff, both of Farmington, Mary (Brad) Strickfaden of Trivoli, Donna (Les) Elder of Louisville, Ky., and William (Debra) Wykoff of Morganton, N.C.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Masonic services were Dec. 29 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Cremation rites were accorded, with burial at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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and play at a faster pace.” The Trojans grabbed an early lead against Henry in the thirdplace game at Princeville, struggled in the second half and then rallied for a 49-39 victory. Vince Lenzi had 20 points to lead Elmwood and Johnny Keefer added 8 – several off nice feeds from Isaiah Groeper who has made a real effort to distribute the ball more. Elmwood also beat DePue 60-39 behind 14 points apiece from Groeper and Lenzi. Elmwood is home Friday against ROWVA-Williamsfield. Farmington With top scorer Trey Swearingen shut down for 10 days due to recover from a strained hip flexor, the Farmers (11-4) went shorthanded to the competitive Macomb Holiday Tournament. But with the exception of a 65-39 opening loss to Illini West, Farmington was in every game. Eric Higgs averaged 14 points per game for the Farmers and put up 32 against Canton in a 58-50, double-overtime win. Farmington also topped Abingdon-Avon 50-30 (Reid Berry 10 points) but lost to West Hancock in the consolation final (Higgs 10). “We ran out of gas against West Hancock,” coach Jeff Otto said. “But to be sitting at 10-4 with the injuries we’ve had, I’m pretty pleased. We haven’t talked much
about the guys that aren’t in there and I’ve been proud of the kids that have stepped up.” No question he was happy to see Swearingen back in the line Tuesday for a 69-56 win over Ridgewood. Judd Anderson scored 25, Swearingen 18 and Higgs 15. Farmington is at Havana Friday. Princeville Princeville (7-6) had a letdown after its second-place tourney finish, falling 45-41 to Roanoke-Benson Tuesday despite 12 points from Nick Kraft. That leaves Kraft six points short of 1,000 for his career. Prior to that the Princes had been playing well at the tourney, crushing North Fulton, 61-25 (Streitmatter, Kraft 22 apiece) and Henry, 69-49. “We played awful well that night. Bauman, Kraft and Streitmatter scored but Matt Thole had 13 and that’s huge for us to get that fourth scorer,” Kratzer said. Rest prior to the tourney helped Thole’s nagging shoulder injury, Kratzer said. ROWVA-Williamsfield “Christmas break nearly broke us,” ROWVA-Williamsfield coach Bob Anderson said. He wasn’t kidding, as Tuesday’s lopsided loss to Kewanee Wethersfield demonstrated. The Cougars (9-2) lost four starters since their last outing, a win over North Fulton back on Dec. 22. That includes two top scorers: Zach Smith is out after rolling his ankle and “might be back in a week
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or two” Anderson said; Ricky McCreary will miss 11 games for a disciplinary suspension. Two other injured starters who are also sidelined are Michael Gibson and Bret Woodside, who might see action as he recovers from a cracked bone in his foot. Brian Brown, who was expected to start Tuesday, rolled an ankle in practice and was sidelined. “The only starter we’ve got whose been with us most of the year is Garrett Wight,” Anderson said. “We’re in sad shape now.”
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to start the third quarter, as Farmington had been scoring inside on us,” coach Jim Blane said. Not only did that work, but Kenzie Schlipf re-entered after first half foul trouble and was effective inside, as was Shayla McCormick. Kennedy Dura, who scored 23 points, and Nicole Thurman, with 18, also found their touch outside. That game followed a solid showing at The State Farm Classic in Bloomington. Brimfield finished in the consolation championship against a familiar foe, Peoria Christian, and lost a tough one, 45-40. Dura had 16 in the loss. Brimfield was successful in the two games it needed to reach the consolation championship, topping Rock Island Alleman, 40-27, and LeRoy, 66-56. Three Lady Indians were in double figures versus LeRoy: Dura with 26, Thurman with 15 and McCormick with 11. In its tournament opener, Brimfield fell 41-35 to powerful Kankakee Bishop McNamara. A fourth-quarter comeback wasn’t enough for the Lady Indians to offset a four-point second quarter. “I was happy overall with what happened for us in the tournament,” Blane said. “ We played very good teams and battled back when we were down, which will help us in the long run.” Elmwood Elmwood bounced back from a rough holiday tournament by crush-
ing West Prairie on Monday. Elmwood (10-6) jumped to a 43-5 halftime score in a 62-32 final. Allie Meyers scored 12 and Morgan Ledbetter added 11 to pave the way. A 43-33 loss to the Princeville Holiday Tournament host team ended a difficult run. Regan McFall’s 13 points and nine from Ledbetter weren’t enough. On day two of the tournament, the Lady Trojans fell to RoanokeBenson, 49-28. Elmwood led after the first quarter by one and was within striking distance down eight at the half, but could only score seven in the third and was shut out in the fourth. Meyers, despite being double- and triple-teamed, was effective early, but found scoring harder as the game progressed and finish with 11. Elmwood opened with a 51-49 win by surviving a Bushnell Prairie City comeback. A 30-12 lead definitely didn’t mean a cruise to victory as the Lady Spartans struck for 21 in the third and 16 in the fourth. Elmwood’s productive post duo of Meyers and Morgan Ledbetter, along with play-making guard Jordan Jones, sparked Elmwood. Meyers had 19 points and 14 rebounds while Ledbetter added 10 points and Jones scored nine. Farmington Farmington (8-12) played the first half of Monday’s game with Brimfield like a highly rated team with a lot of confidence. Particularly strong was inside play of Morgan
Powell, who scored 14 and Meghan Wherley’s seven. But both an offensive and defensive drought struck the Lady Farmers, as the team struggled to a 23-8 deficit in quarter three of a 68-44 loss. “Of course we have to finish, especially against good teams like Brimfield, but we hope that first half is a sign of things to come,” coach Jimmy Jordan said. “ Getting the ball inside and being strong there is encouraging, but it didn’t happen that way in the second half.” Farmington’s final game at the 24- team Beardstown Holiday Tournament was against Prairieland Conference opponent AbingdonAvon and resulted in a 52-36 loss for the Lady Farmers. That was the third meeting already for the two teams and Jordan knew the task would be a challenge. “It’s hard to beat a team three times in a short period of time,” he said. Farmington also fell to Illini Bluffs, 52-43, after braving a long trip to Beardstown in wet, windy weather. The scoring was balanced. Megan Gilstrap had 12, followed by Abbey Brown with 11 and Julia DePriest with 10. A 56-30 loss to third seed West Central saw Gilstrap score nine points. The Farmers got off to a good start with a 54-22 dismantling of Griggsville Perry. Balanced scoring was the theme: Rylie Putrich led with 12, DePriest had 11, Brown had 10 and Gilstrap added 9.
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poll has Brimfield ranked No. 2 in Class 1A (behind only Okawville), this after the Indians were No. 4 to start the season. Then again, rankings mean so little it is laughable. Remember all the ranked teams unranked Brimfield beat to go 34-2 and win it all? Being a dark horse might have helped the Indians. Not this year. Riding a 33-game win streak, they wear bull’s-eyes every night. So far Brimfield has been up to every test, including Tuesday’s sticky game at Elmwood. And there are several reasons why. Phelan Kelly is No. 1. Vastly improved, he can score from inside
and outside and is emerging as the go-to guy. But he has help in the backcourt. Koby White is also a scorer and Jace Swietek is a wild card – a streaky shooter who, when he gets hot as he did vs. Elmwood on Tuesday, can change a game. “Nobody is as good as the Cuevas kid, but Kelly is very good and so is White. Maybe the two of them as a combination are tougher to beat,” ROWVA-Williamsfield coach Bob Anderson said. Beyond that is the big fella, 6foot-8 Brad Novak, a huge presence on both ends. Imagine fighting through pesky guards only to run into that big wall. No thanks. Novak is also a better scorer and
Brimfield has done more to get him the ball. “I think they’re right where they were last year,” Princeville coach Jeff Kratzer said. “They’ve got some depth coming off the bench and they’ve got real scorers.” Let’s leave the final assessment on a question that won’t be answered until March to Brimfield coach Scott Carlson. “I will say at this time last year I had no idea how good we were,” Carlson said. “The big difference this year is we have four guys averaging double figures. I think our offense is more diverse. But we need to get better defensively. Once we shore up the defense ...”
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Is it possible Brimfield is even better?
The question is premature and some might say ludicrous. But it’s a cold winter day. What else is there to do but argue about basketball? So here goes: Is it possible that this year’s Brimfield boys basketball team is better than last year’s Class 1A state champs? Seriously. Yes, Carson Cuevas graduated and was a once-in-ageneration talent. But by the end of next week, Brimfield (13-0) may have a better record than last year’s squad, which lost consecutive games to Delavan and Elmwood in the ICAC tournament. Prior to Tuesday, this year’s team had been pushed only Jeff twice – and LAMPE won those games by double figures, going away. The Indians have balanced scoring, depth, size, shooting and that darned 1-3-1 zone that pesters everyone – particularly foes who do not see it very often. Elmwood coach Josh Fugitt has lost twice to Brimfield this season, most recently on Tuesday by a 58-48 score in a much better showing for the Trojans. Fugitt offered this assessment. “I think they are more balanced at this point in the season. And I think they are farther along as a team than last year,” Fugitt said. “They are playing seven seniors. You don’t see that very often. The last time you saw it, Illini Central won a state championship.” So is a two-peat possible? Well, the latest Associated Press
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PRINCEVILLE – The lead was just eight. The crowd was stirring in a special New Year’s Eve edition of the Princeville Holiday Tournament. Then Phelan Kelly missed a 3-pointer, followed his shot, grabbed the rebound, drove to the basket for a layup and ended talk of an upset. Brimfield (13-0) went on to win its third straight Princeville tourney and its eighth in the past nine years with a 61-47 victory over Princeville. “All the momentum went right back to them,” Princeville coach Jeff Kratzer said of Kelly’s play. “He’s a tough guard and he made some tough shots.” That included one lefthanded layup from under the basket that drew raves from coach Scott Carlson, who actually raised his voice in the second half of the title game – for one of the first times this season. “They can’t just go through the motions and win ballgames,” Carlson said. Instead, Kelly racked up 27 points and 6-foot-8 Brad Novak scored 16 on 8-for-11 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. That offset 14 points apiece from Princes gunners Brendan Streitmatter and Noah Bauman. The title game was as close as things came for Brimfield in the tourney, as the defending Class 1A state champs routed ElmWeekly Post Staff Writer
Brimfield senior guard Koby White is one reason the Indians are off to a perfect start that included a Princeville Holiday Tournament championship. Photo by Monte Kenney of Brimfield/Elmwood Sports Shots.
Gross posts 700th victory By PHIL JOHNSON
John Gross reached a milestone Monday, earning his 700th career victory as the Lady Princes cruised by ROWVA, 63-18 Breana Bauman led with 16 points and Claire Berchtold added eight for Princeville, which has edged over the .500 mark at 9-7. The Lady Princes Gross also placed second at their own holiday tournament, finishing 2-1 with a 43-33 victory over Elmwood. Princeville was led in that game by 16 points from Bauman and 12 from Jessica DeVries. Earlier in the tourney, Princeville wore down Bushnell Prairie City, 46-30. A big early lead of 21-2, followed by a BPC rush in the middle, then a strong finish by the Lady Princes was the result. Lucy Waid’s 15 points, followed by Bauman’s 14 For The Weekly Post
helped to lead the way. “We like to play up tempo, and we finally figured out their man press, which both helped us to pull away,” Gross said. “Sophomore (Cait) Pullen is coming on strong to help us in those areas.” In its tourney opener, Princeville fell in overtime to Roanoke-Benson, 47-43. It was a 20-12 fourth quarter advantage that gave Princeville a chance. The leading scorer was Waid with 18, followed by Bauman at 11 and Pullen with 8. “We had our chances, but I was happy with us for not giving in,” Gross said. Brimfield On Monday, seventh-ranked Brimfield found itself in a first-half battle with Farmington. Leading just 31-29 at the break, the Lady Indians came out of the locker room with a 21-0 run that eventually resulted in a 6844 victory for Brimfield (18-3). “We decided to go to a 1-3-1 zone Continued on Page 15
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Brimfield’s 6-foot-8 Brad Novak enjoyed a size advantage over foes in the Princeville Holiday Tournament. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
wood in the semifinals 70-39 (guards Kelly and Koby White combined for 34) and crushed Lowpoint-Washburn, 77-7. Brimfield followed its title with a second win at Elmwood on Tuesday, this time by a closer score of 58-48. Kelly had 23 points and Jace Swietek heated up for 13 of 16 in the first half. Novak also scored 16. Jake Roberts led Elmwood with 13 and Jacob Brown had 10. Brimfield is home vs. North Fulton on Friday. Elmwood If not for playing Brimfield twice in its past four games, Elmwood (7-7) would be feeling much better about things. “We played pretty well against DePue and Henry,” coach Josh Fugitt said. “Henry is a pretty good team and we were able to press them a little bit, get some turnovers Continued on Page 14