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Peoria voters to weigh in on school facilities sales tax By BILL KNIGHT
The Nov. 8 ballot will give Peoria County voters an opportunity to decide whether to accept a 1/2-percent increase in sales taxes to be used exclusively for public school facilities. The measure would not increase property taxes and is seen as a first step away from relying on property taxes for funding Illinois schools. Similar to a referendum defeated in March of 2013, this attempt asks for half the percentage of that “penny tax,” which neighboring school districts approving the tax have used to fund new and improved school facilities. For example, districts in Williamsfield, Knoxville, Galesburg and other nearby districts all have used the additional For The Weekly Post
revenues to make facilities safer or more modern, and to improve local infrastructure to help attract new residents and employ people. Also, businesses in those communities and Monmouth have not shown any significant losses due to the extra penny per dollar in Knox and Warren Counties. But creating new Allison taxes can be a hard sell. Three years ago, this referendum lost, 6,730 to 13,235, with voters outside the City of Peoria also defeating the measure, 3,679 to 5,872. In Knoxville, the school of about
Crop harvest progressing, red dog sailing
1,100 students gets about $600,000 a year from Knox’s school facilities sales tax, which helped with its new $31 million school. At Monmouth-Roseville, the additional $575,000 a year was used to replace boilers and roofs and completing an ag/weight room. And in Galesburg, which receives about $2 million each year, some taxes were abated and three major construction developments – an $11 million middle school project, a $9 million elementary school project, and a $15 million multi-purpose facility – were completed with the extra revenues. Chad Allison, superintendent of Illinois Valley Central (IVC) C.U.S.D. 321 in Chillicothe, is explaining the referendum at public meetings Tuesday (Oct.
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District Enrollment Extra revenue Brimfield CUSD 309 667 $429,548 Elmwood CUSD 322 665 $428,260 Princeville CUSD 326 727 $468,188 SOURCE: Illinois State Board of Education
18) at Mossville Junior High School and Oct. 28 at IVC, and responded to key questions posed by The Weekly Post. Allison made it clear that his comments are for information only, since school officials are prohibited from advocating for the measure. 1. Do school boards generally see
A RURAL EXPERIENCE
By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Old-timers might recall farmers’ response when the odor of livestock was noticed: “The smell of money.” As the harvest accelerates this fall and the return of the red, fluffy corn-chaff dust from Ag-Land FS piles up on streets and at store Inside fronts here, it’d be un• The Elmwood derstandable to think, School Board has “The sight of money.” named a construcBut the occurrence of tion project manager. the dust – dubbed “red Page 7. dog” – is happening in • Farmington is Elmwood more than considering selling other commercial its city water system. grain elevators at Page 14. Akron Services west of Brimfield and in Glasford, other facilities in Monica and east of Princeville, at Graves Milling in Yates City and even another Ag-Land FS location, in Williamsfield, The Weekly Post found. It’s not because of the volume of corn processed or the equipment, says Elmwood Elevator’s plant manager Justin Burke. “Everything’s working this year,” he says, smiling a bit sheepishly. “It all depends on
Impact of the tax The following are 2015-16 enrollments and projected additional revenues from the School Facilities Sales Tax for local Peoria County schools.
Learning about rural life is part of the appeal of annual second-grade field trips to the Gilles Family farms near Princeville. Local grade-schoolers visited the farm last week, including this group from Brimfield which learned about aquatic life from fisheries biologist Rob Hilsabeck (at right with a bass) and enjoyed handfeeding calves (above). Teacher Hollie Cahill even got to kiss a frog. Photos by Collin Fairfield.
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this opportunity as a help given General State Aid questions or other State uncertainty? School facilities are the second largest expenditures for school districts nationwide. While these funds cannot be used to pay salaries for teachers, administration and staff, it does provide school districts with a guaranteed revenue source that CANNOT be prorated by legislators in Springfield. The law prevents Springfield from sweeping these funds in any way. 2. What’s the estimate the 1/2 percent increase would mean in additional
revenue per student each year? The current estimate based on 2015 Illinois Department of Revenue figures is $644 per student. The value per student is based on 2015 District EAV figures from each school district in the county, so this figure does not really change. What changes is the total amount received by the 1/2-percent sales tax. Based on 2015 data from the Illinois Department of Revenue, this figure is estimated to be $9,182,751 which would be divided among the 18 school districts in Peoria County and students in the Williamsfield, [Farmington] and Stark County School Districts who are also residents of Peoria County. The total revenue is then distributed by Regional Superintendent Beth Derry based on each district’s percentage of the county’s student enrollment. 3. What types of school-district spending is permitted from the increased revenues – with the decisions remaining at the local district level? Facilities improve-
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ments, renovations, new facilities, and the payment of new and existing facilities bonds. 4. A 1/2 percent increase means 50 cents extra when spending $100? That MAY be accurate. If it is $100 in groceries, there would be NO increase in sales tax. If it is $100 at Target, then yes, it would cost the buyer an additional 50 cents. It is important to remember that this includes EVERYONE who buys something in Peoria County, so visitors to Peoria County would also be helping to provide better school facilities for our students. 5. Some items are excluded from the 1/2 percent increase, such as groceries, prescription and over-the-counter meds, services, farm equipment and “titled” purchases like cars, ATVs, and mobile homes. Anything else that people should realize will not be affected? If it’s not currently taxed, it will not be taxed with this 1/2-percent increase. Additionally, it will either lower property taxes through abatement,
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Last week’s story about a proposed salestax increase to fund Peoria County roads included an error. The 1/4-percent tax hike would mean paying an extra 25 cents on a $100 purchase. The Weekly Post erred.
or freeze property taxes with “pay as you go” financing using the sales tax as the revenue stream. Illinois currently ranks 50th in the percentage of school funding that we receive from the State level. As a result, we also have the most INEQUITABLE school funding in the country. There are school districts in [Chicago’s] collar counties that are spending over $32,000 per student while many Peoria County districts spend approximately $7,300. Peoria County students deserve the same educational opportunities as students in the Chicago area. A quality education should not be contingent on your zip code. The move to an alternative funding source such as the county sales tax for facilities will help level the playing field for our students in at least one area. 6. Under its limits (spending only on school facilities), is it possible boards of education could also use the additional revenue to decrease debt or abate taxes? Absolutely. This is actually what the IVC School District will be doing. We have addressed some of our facilities needs. If this passes, our School Board has already passed a resolution that states we will abate the entire 0.26 in our tax levy to provide our residents with property tax relief.
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Cemetery Walk – Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk is Saturday (Oct. 15), tours of cemetery at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. See historical characters come to life. Tickets $6 adults, $4 students at Every Little Thing and Crawford’s s Harvest Dance – Autumn Harvest Dance at Christ Alive! Church in Edwards is Saturday (Oct. 15), 6:30-9 p.m., $10 per person. Refreshments then Caterpillar Big Band performance. Register at www.christalivecc.com/dance. Proceeds to CACC Food Pantry.
p.m. at Yates City Community Center. Grilled Pork Chop, cheesy potatoes, vegs Billtown Run – “Life is Good in Billgie, roll, dessert and drink served for $9. town” run Saturday (Oct. 15) in s Movie Night – Family movie night Williamsfield. Register 7 a.m., 1/4 mile showing “BFG” at Brimfield Public Likid’s fun run 8 a.m., 1-mile challenge brary, Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. Sponsored 8:15 a.m., 5K Run-Walk 8:45 a.m. Entry by Princeville State Bank. fee $24 race day, $20 in advance. Call s Monster Mash – Dance at American (309) 221-1445. Legion in Brimfield, Oct. 22, 6-11:30 s Craft Show – 38th Annual Galva Beta p.m. Live music at 7 p.m., food, drinks Sigma Phi Craft Show is Saturday (Oct. and costumes optional. $7 single, $10 15), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at couple, 21 years and Galva High School. $2, older. Bring food items Publicize Your Event under 13 free. Handfor chance at prizes. ProCall us at (309) 741-9790 crafted items from Midceeds to Brimfield Food or email information about west craftsmen, fall Pantry. your upcoming event to mums, food served in s Chili Supper – Trivoli cafeteria, apples, pump- news@wklypost.com. Volunteer Firemen's Ankins, kettle corn. nual Chili Supper is Oct. s Kids Crusade – 22, 4-8 p.m. at Trivoli Fire Station. All “Suit Up” kids crusade at Crossroads you can eat chili, hot dogs, bbq, pies and Church in Elmwood is Sunday (Oct. 16) drinks. $5 adult donation, children (4-12) to Wednesday (Oct. 19), 6-7:30 p.m. $3. Music, puppets, prizes. s Historical Meeting – Elmwood HisFuture Events torical Society meeting at Lorado Taft house is Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Refreshments s Harvest Dinner – Yates City Harvest Home Dinner is Oct. 20 from 4:30-7 served, public welcome.
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Rambling through central Illinois, pondering protests. uuu This latest round of Republican Party shock surrounding Donald Trump doesn’t seem very genuine. A tape emerges that suddenly proves Trump is a boorish jerk. Really? Hadn’t he already demonstrated that just about daily throughout his entire life? ... Shock and outJeff rage over Hillary LAMPE Clinton seems nearly as false. Some say her email scandal proves once and for all that she can’t be trusted and that she considers herself better than others. Hmm. Hasn’t she already proven that throughout most of her adult life? Jerk vs. Liar. Take your pick in the most depressing presidential election of the century. ... My favorite new conspiracy theory floating out there is that the Clintons paid Trump to run for the presidency, figuring he was the one person Hillary could defeat in an election. uuu On a brighter note, it was interesting to read that the female character Kate Hudson plays in the movie
“Deepwater Horizon” is based on the life of Knoxville native Felicia (Manikas) Williams, who has lived in Texas since 2000. Boy, that local connection sure makes me want to pack into the Palace Theatre in Elmwood for 7 p.m. showings of the critically acclaimed movie. Tickets are just $5 and I hear the Palace has the best popcorn this side of Princeville Pharmacy. ... Life is endlessly humbling. The other day an 82-year-old guy named George Snider walked into the office after a session of weightlifting at the Elmwood Township Community Center. An Elmwood native – and a member of one of the three Trojans teams to win a basketball regional in school history – he was just visiting, as he has lived in Wyoming since 1987. But Snider didn’t want to miss a workout while on vacation. And it shows. I’m pretty sure he could have squatted me with ease, which is saying something. uuu Who knew having a pet snake would become our office’s calling card? In recent weeks, a top question by visitors has been “Where’s the snake.” Alas, all our wildlife is gone, though we do have three hornet nests hanging on display and more to come, I hope. ... Speaking of unpopular creatures, my beloved
Bills face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the first game that Collin Kaepernick will have started since he began his protest. Judging by the texts and emails I received since his start was announced, the Bills will be one of the more popular pro football teams playing this weekend. Do you think there’s a chance the NFL staged this whole thing so Collin would be playing against a team that wears red, white and blue? If you haven’t watched the Bills (and why would you?) here’s a tip: If you are not a Kaepernick fan, you may find yourself rooting for a fellow wearing No. 55 for the Bills. Jerry Hughes. He has a knack for sacking quarterbacks ... and for drawing personal fouls. uuu Parting shot: Read quotes about regrets and you’ll see plenty of famous folks saying they have none. How? How can you go through life telling all the people that matter to you how much you respect them and appreciate them? How can you know when that moment will be gone. How? Kathy Shoop, thank you for all you did, for your friendship and for what you taught me. You will be sorely missed. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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GUEST VOICES
Life in a small town
“It seems like everybody knows everybody’s business.” I remember uttering these words to my mom during a conversation about my small town as a high school student. Most of the discussion centered on my frustration with feeling like no one could make a move that others did not observe Jennifer and report – and RICHARDSON embellish if the details were not interesting enough. My mom was patient with me and talked about living a life of good choices. It was just a part of small-town life, she assured me. There are really wonderful things about small-town living as well, she said. I mentioned there was nothing much to do, and we had to drive to have any fun. After a few more complaints I left the discussion unconvinced. I couldn’t wait to shake the small town dust off my feet and run straight into the future. A few years later I went off to college and received my first lesson in small town appreciation. I took a music class and it was challenging. I had a flashback to the woman who always played the piano for our choral concerts, and how she always listened so attentively to me. She knew I could not read music but I loved to sing. She plunked out melodies on her piano keys over and over to get me ready for music contest. Her eyes lit up and then crinkled and disappeared when she smiled;
she had that rare quality that made you feel like every word you uttered was important. She was one of many people from my small town who took time out their own lives to help. I was one of the local kids, so I was one of her own. Years later when my own children were babies I moved back to my hometown. My brother and his family lived there at the time as well. We traded for babysitting. On Monday night we took their little ones, and on Tuesday nights they took ours. Neither of us had to pay for childcare and we each enjoyed an evening out. I now understand that relationships like that are rare outside of the comfort of those we grew up with. A few years after that my family and I had moved three hours downstate so my husband could attend graduate school. We were living on a shoestring budget and we were dismayed to find I would need to have surgery. Our former pastor from our small hometown heard about our challenges and made multiple trips to our home to deliver loads of groceries. We were humbled and grateful to understand how much those hometown connections meant. I attended a class reunion a few years back. We were all in our mid-40s then; I couldn’t wait to see how people had changed. I could see bits and pieces of the small-town people I knew, and I saw the best in all of them. We had stepped into that beautiful place where it was simply enough that we shared a collective history. We enjoyed each other and were invested in each other's lives
because of our upbringing on the same little patch of earth. We had a common identity, an understanding of our history that was unique to us. I was uplifted by the company and proud to have been a part of a childhood that included a small-town experience and the strong bond that forms over time while you don’t even notice. We see fund raisers to help those in desperate need, coming together to help someone who has been injured, anonymous gifts, committed civic organizations, dropping off a meal when it is needed and many more examples of the bonds between people from smaller communities. Small towns gather together to offer comfort in times of grief, support in times of need, and well wishes for the happiness of any of their own. Classmates and friends battle illnesses and challenges together, strengthened by the bonds that form when everyone knows everyone. It took a few years to understand, but the older I become the more I appreciate what my mom was trying to say. I am sure that big cities have their great qualities, but small towns are amazing blessings. We all listen, love, give and help – knowing that someday it may be our turn to be in need. Yes, we know each other’s business, and ultimately we take care of each other’s business. Small towns make big hearts.
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH, 2016 - 10:00 A.M. Real Estate will sell at 10:00, with personal property to follow at approximately 10:30 REAL ESTATE: This property consists of a nice 2 story, 3 bedroom home w/attached 2 car garage, new windows and a nice shaded back yard with garden area and large deck. The main floor contains a lg. dining room, living room, laundry room, large family room, full and half baths and a nice eat in kitchen. The furnace is a high efficiency, nat. gas Amana from 2003 and the gas water heater is 3 yrs. old. The house has central air and sits on a partial basement. Terms are 10% down the day of sale, with the balance to be pd. at closing in 30 days. Sale is subject to the seller’s approval. This is a very nice property and a great investment opportunity. To view this property, contact the auction company below. To view the full personal property ad, visit our website at www.folgerauction.com and watch for future ads.
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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES All personal property has been transporrtted to Sullivan Auction Site which is located just east of Hamilton, IL along Hwy. 136. This will be a large auction with lots of neat & unusual items. A few highlights will include antique furniture, modern furniture, Allis Chalmers & other toys, also nice selection of Allis Chalmers memorabilia, antique pressed steel toys, railroad & other lanterns, nice selection of crocks & jugs, nice selection of Fiestaware, other quality glassware, Roseville & other pottery, horse drawn sleighs, buggies & surreys and the list goes on & on. As stated above, this will be a large auction with a wide variety of items. Make plans to spend the day & expect 2 auction rings selling simultaneously. Lunch will be available.
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Peoria County releases September crime data
PEORIA – The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its Crime Statistics Report for August for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: Brimfield city and township together had 1 burglary of a non-residence, 1 theft, 1 identity theft, 1 accident with an injury 1 accident without an injury, and 11 traffic tickets. Elmwood city and township together had 1 domestic battery, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 3 accidents with no injuries, and 3 traffic tickets Jubilee Township had 1 accident without an injury, and 7 traffic tickets. Kickapoo had 1 burglary of a non-residence, 1 burglary of a residence, 1 theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 3 accidents with injuries, 5 accidents with no injuries, and 3 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 domestic battery and 2 traffic tickets. Princeville city and township together had 1 burglary of a motor vehicle, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, and 1 traffic ticket. Radnor had 1 theft, 1 Driving Under the Influence, 2 accidents with no injuries, and 7 traffic tickets. Rosefield had 1 accident with an
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Women injured, ticketed in Saturday collision
FARMINGTON – A local woman was injured on Oct. 8 after the 2011 Toyota Scion she was driving eastbound on Illinois Route 116 drifted over the center line and struck a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. The Toyota driver, Megan Hollinger, whose age was withheld by the Sheriff’s department, was transported by AMT to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. The Silverado driver, Debra Mulvaney, 57, of Metamora told officers she wasn’t injured. Hollinger also was ticketed for driving in the wrong lane, police said.
Two-car crash in Elmwood injures one
County Jail. • Craig Severine, 23, of Farmington on Oct. 6 was arrested by Farmington police on an outstanding warrant for retail theft, posted bond and was released. • James Oppe, 60, of Edwards on Oct. 6 reported a tan pickup truck speeding and damaging a fence in the 5400 block of North Heinz Lane, and not stopping after the accident. • John Brown, 38, of Lewistown on Oct. 8 was arrested by Farmington police on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, taken to Graham Hospital in Canton for a blood test, and then transported to the Fulton County Jail in Lewistown.
Deer accidents
ELMWOOD – A 48-year-old Elmwood woman was injured on Oct. 8 when the 2011 Jeep Compass she was driving eastbound on West Main Street here was rearended by a 2005 Dodge Caravan driven by Barbara Schupback, 42, of Avon, Elmwood police reported. Tracy Harms was transported by B.Y.E. Ambulance to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Schupback was ticketed for failure to reduce speed.
• Oct. 1: Annie Spears of Princeville on Princeville-Jubilee Road near Legion Hall Road in Jubilee Township. • Oct. 4: Eric Trone of Elmwood on Illinois Route 8 near Heinz Lane in Kickapoo Township. • Oct. 7: Janelle Duncan of Princeville on Farmington Road near Maxwell Road in Limestone Township.
• Matthew Cluskey, 30, of Laura on Oct. 5 was arrested for endangering the life or health of a child and transported to the Peoria
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• Alexis Catherine Wright of Edwards and Trenton Michael Taylor of Marquette Heights.
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Elmwood school board names construction project manager By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – School District 322’s Board of Education at a special meeting on Monday approved River City Construction of East Peoria as Construction Manager for its Phase II building project. Recommended by the Building Committee, the 4-1-2 vote had Dean Cantu, Tom Conklin, Mark Davis and Claude Keefer supporting the choice, Rick LeHew opposing it, and Bill Frietsch and Val Ramirez abstaining to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest with their work. The Board in July adopted a “Construction Manager at Risk” arrangement to deliver the facility upgrade, pegged at up to $6.9 million at that time. This Construction Manager structure involves a commitment by the construction manager to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) based on initial specifications plus any reasonably implied items. Change Orders increasing the final cost are less likely, except for unforeseen or order-initiated requests. The Board had three finalists for the job, also including CORE Construction, with offices in Morton and 14 other U.S. locations, and P.J. Hoerr of Peoria. River City Construction, which says it has built more than $3.75 billion in projects since its founding in 1984, has about 250 employees and reports more than $160 million in annual sales, according to Dun & Bradstreet. For The Weekly Post
“We’re lucky to have three very good choices,” said Conklin, Board president. The Building Committee and then full Board were led in their deliberations by District Architect James Kemper of Demonica Kemper Architects of Peoria and Chicago and his associate Todd Light. Board members gauged the companies’ prospects on seven criteria such as professionalism and conflict resolution. “The most important, I think, are cost control and quality control,” said Superintendent Chad Wagner, “and communications, of course.” In related action, the Board approved seeking sealed bids to sell and move two houses the District owns, the two-story residence at 310 N. Althea St. and the building at 301 Campus Court now occupied by the District office. The minimum purchase price for the Althea property is $10,000, with a $1,000 down payment. For the Campus Court property, it’s $5,000 with a $500 down payment. Both structures must be moved by Sept. 1, 2017. Bids must be received by Jan. 4. In other news, Wagner reminded the Board of a 6 p.m. informational meeting Oct. 25 at Elmwood High School concerning the proposed 1/4-percent increase in Peoria County sales taxes to fund road projects. Hosted by County Board Member Brad Harding (Dist. 16), the meeting also will offer an opportunity for people to ask questions about the separate 1/2-percent sales tax increase to be used only for improving school facilities.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Williamsfield High School is one of 38 Illinois schools that will take part in the Illinois Science & Technology Institute (ISTI), a STEM education-focused nonprofit that connects companies with classrooms. Earlier this month, ISTI announced its participating high schools and industry and academic partners for the 2016-17 school year. This year's program includes more than 2,000 students, who will be paired with professionals working in STEMrelated fields to collaborate on industryfocused problems and independent research projects. “ISTI takes students beyond the classroom walls through problem-based learning, hands-on project design, and active mentorship,” says Mark Harris, president and chief executive officer of ISTI. “We are thrilled by the growing engagement from our high school partners across the state, and to be working with some of the most innovative companies in the world. “Ultimately, these partnerships are helping to drive the Illinois STEM talent pipeline by preparing the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.” ISTI programs provide authentic challenge topics and mentoring to prepare students for future STEM careers. This includes STEM Challenges, a customized, interdisciplinary, problem-based learning
program that offers high school students the opportunity to investigate and provide innovative solutions to problems relevant to Illinois industry, while being supported by STEM professionals. Illinois high schools are matched with leading companies and universities to work together over the course of the academic year. Beginning this month, students will work alongside their mentors to move through the research-anddesign cycle, culminating in a statewide showcase on April 27, 2017, in downtown Chicago at Motorola Mobility. Students also work with a network of industry and academic mentors on independent research projects through the Mentor Matching Engine (MME). The Mentor Matching Engine is a custom-built, online platform that connects high school students and teachers virtually to STEM professionals through curated matchmaking around research interests. Industry partners for 2016-17 include: AbbVie Foundation, ADM, Baxter International Inc., Horizon Pharma, Illinois State University’s Center for Renewable Energy, Loyola University Chicago, Microsoft, Motorola Mobility, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Northrop Grumman, State Farm, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Partner schools for 2016-17 include: Bloomington High School, Chicago Vocational Ca-
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BRIEFS Caldwell Cottage open Oct. 15 for Homecoming
WILLIAMSFIELD – Caldwell Cottage will be open Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Williamsfield’s Homecoming celebration. This year organizers will display the scrapbooks and secretary’s minutes of the Williamsfield Home Culture Club. The Home Culture Club started in 1914 and promoted culture to the area. The scrapbooks show many of the styles that were popular during the last 100 years. There are also historic plans for the Homecoming parage, including visits by the Sons of the American Revolution and a special visit by George Washington. The Williamsfield Home Culture Club will also have a bake sale located in the yard of the Cottage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out).
Teachers welcome to join Alpha Delta Kappa
A local chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa international women teacher professional organization extends an invitation to active teachers who might be interested in joining the group. More than 33,000 women educators around the world are members of Alpha Delta Kappa. That includes the 40-member local Eta Chapter which has in its ranks several teachers from Farmington, Glasford, Peoria, Trivoli and other central Illinois communities. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month and has service projects involved with teaching children in Haiti and also assisting the Moms Who Care program at Limestone High School. To learn more, visit alphadeltakappa.org or call Eta Chapter president Lynn Campbell at (309) 685-0351.
Discussion ahead on who elects President
PEORIA – The League of Women Voters Drinks & Dialogue Oct. 19 meeting will discuss who really elects the President. League members and the public are invited to participate in the dialogue on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lariat Club, 2232 West Glen. League Member, Jan Deissler, will facilitate the dialogue. In this unusual election cycle citi-
zens are concerned about the process. Allen Mayer, member Peoria County Board, will be the presenter. Issues to be considered are: • The presidential candidate who gets the most votes doesn’t necessarily win. • Several steps occur between the Nov. 8 Election and Inauguration Day in January. What are those steps? • Does the U.S. Supreme Court really have a part in the presidential election? Drinks & Dialogue meetings present an opportunity to share opinions and ideas, ask questions and become more aware of local, state and national issues and the options for making change. There is no cost to participate. Refreshments are available to purchase.
Second cemetery walk Saturday in Elmwood
ELMWOOD – Tickets are on sale for the second Elmwood Township Cemetery Walk this Saturday (Oct. 15). Sponsored by the Elmwood Development Association, tours of the historic cemetery will start at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Local actors will portray Eugenia Bourgoin, Benjamin Brooks, Arno B. Dauma and Dexter and Jennie Harkness. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 students and free for children under 10 with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at Every Little Thing and at Crawford’s Home Furnishings. For information, call Tracy Parrish at (309) 742-8595.
Williamsfield book fair opens next week
WILLIAMSFIELD – Argh! The Scholastic “Bookaneer Book Fair” opens for sales in Williamsfield the week of Oct. 17. New this year, the fair’s sales will kick off with a Grand Grand Opening for grandparents and other grand people to shop from 36 p.m. on Oct. 18 with students or their wish lists in the pirate-themed Williamsfield Schools Blue Room. Subsequent hours are from 7:309 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 during parent-teacher conferences. The Williamsfield P.A.T. holds this event to expand the district’s library resources, build classroom libraries and put books in the hands of students. Up to 50 percent
of every purchase earns P.A.T. credit to buy books, educational materials or technology. In the last four years, P.A.T. has purchased more than $8,000 in books for the school with book fair profits.
Galva Beta Sigma Phi craft show Saturday
GALVA – The 38th annual Beta Sigma Phi Craft Show is Saturday (Oct. 15) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both inside and outside at Galva High School. The show is the largest one-day craft show in Henry County with at least 70 spaces inside and 40 outside spaces reserved. There is a $2 admission charge which includes both locations which are within walking distance. There are no strollers allowed in the gym. Food is available in the high school cafeteria. Learn more online at www.galvacraftshow.info.
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Canton Area Heritage Center meeting today
CANTON – The annual meeting of the Canton Area Heritage Center is today (Oct. 13), at 6:30 p.m. at the Gary Baker Recreation Center in Big Creek Park in Canton. The Heritage Center is in its second year of planning for a museum. The museum will be designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Canton’s and Fulton County’s history, culture and industry by collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts, documents, oral history and records. Local historian Dean Gibson will make a brief presentation on “Treasures from Camp Ellis,” and attendees are encouraged to bring small artifacts to be examined. The public is invited, and volunteers interested in submitting their names to be considered for the Board of Directors are welcome. Call Dana Smith at (309) 6472677, Ext. 1, or email her at dsmith@cantonillinois.org.
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Farmington may try to slow summer slump in academics By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Farmington Central’s Board of Education on Tuesday discussed lessons to be learned from data from the Fall MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), and the District may make some adjustments to address an inclination for students to fall behind during summer. “We’re starting to see some trends from spring to fall,” said Superintendent John Asplund. “Students’ proficiencies drop. So there’s some summer work we need to do.” Some work was done in dealing with operating fund balances, according to Asplund’s financial report, which showed less in reserve compared to this point last year in the education and transportation funds – about $300,000 less each – and increased expenditures in Working Cash, debt service, Operations & Maintenance, the Capital Project Fund, and tort. The operating funds’ total, based on Sept. 30 balances, showed $578,683 less in reserve than last year. In another fiscal matter, the insurance committee is delving into responses to the District’s RFQ (Request For Quotation) from insurance providers, and small groups are expected to reach consensus by Nov. 1 on finalists to consider at interviews tentatively scheduled for Nov. 15. In other news: • Junior Emily Buster was selected as For The Weekly Post
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Farmington Superintendent John Asplund confers with Board Member Wendy Clark prior to Tuesday’s boardmeeting. Photo by Bill Knight.
the new student Board member. She was selected from seven students interviewed, said Asplund, who added, “We had wonderful applicants; seven great students.” • The High School auditorium sound system is expected to be installed in the next week by The Music Factory of Monmouth at a cost of $42,720. • Results from the first annual audit by the District’s new outside accounting firm, Gorenz and Associates, are scheduled to be presented at the Board’s next meeting, Nov. 14. • In personnel, Angie Davis resigned as playground supervisor and Lori Rumler resigned as Student Facilitator; the Board approved hiring Kim Ashley as Student Facilitator, Rebecca Butterfield as Junior High dance coach, Eric Dalmasso and High School speech coach, Nicole Helle as a district volunteer and Ryan Lambert as High School Key Club sponsor.
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RED DOG: Harvest ahead of last year Continued from Page 1
which way the wind is blowing.” Three years ago, when Ag-Land proposed its significant expansion of Elmwood Elevator, Chuck Doubet – then grain manager for AgLand – told Elmwood’s Zoning Board and City Council that the company’s larger, more modern facility would improve the collection of corn-chaff dust from the air. “The new dust emission control unit will help eliminate the dust,” he said in 2013. “Help” may have been the key word. The appearance of red dog from the new operation may be disappointing and even a nuisance to shopkeepers and those with allergies, but the harvest itself is anything but. The elevator here took in about 250,000 bushels of corn last week, Burke says. Administrative assistant Joy Mahr adds that they’d had 143 loads last week. “It’s up from last year,”
Burke says. “Corn is farther along. And we’re starting to get more beans, too.” Yields are good, he says, and the registered moisture is better than 2015. “Last year was awfully dry,” he says. The last few years also were awfully good as far as prices, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which contrasts the current price per bushel nationally at between $3.23 and $3.73 with the 2006-2015 average of $4.70. The Ag Land location here will be busy going into November, Burke says, unless the area gets a lot of rain, which could move things into December. However, concerns about Diplodia, the fungus affecting some fields, have eased a little, he says. “It’s shown up some,” Burke says, “but for the most part it’s been pretty good.” The red dog? It’s somewhat pretty – but not really “good.”
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Fall core aeration has benefits for the lawn
URBANA – Although it’s true that core aeration relieves soil compaction in the lawn, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator says coring has several more benefits for the grass plant soil profile, microbial activity in the ground, and thatch management. “When the soil beneath the lawn is compacted, grass roots grow poorly,” says Richard Hentschel. “They stay nearer to the surface and are more readily affected by droughts. Coring allows the soil to relax and expand into the vacated core. This allows deeper roots. To encourage deeper roots, the core allows more soil oxygen into profile along with water. Both of these promote deeper rooting of your lawn grasses, which allow better disease resistance, for example.” Another benefit is the lawn’s ability to remain green and actively growing during a brief drought. “If any topdressing is done with quality black dirt or using well-composted organic matter, this material will find its way into the core as well,
improving the soil profile,” he says. “Any kind of organic matter will also support the microbial life in the ground, improving the symbiotic relationship between the grass root system and the microbes in the soil. Research shows that if the soil is in good health with teaming microbial activity, it in turn supports good grass growth by providing critical elements to the grass plant.” According to Hentschel, core aeration can also maintain thatch levels under one-half inch. “Homeowners hear the word ‘thatch’ and often think the worst,” Hentschel says. “In fact, having some thatch has benefits to the lawn. Thatch acts as insulation protecting the crown of the grass plant from quick changes in the weather, such as a sudden drop in temperature. Thatch also provides a cushion from foot traffic, protecting the grass plant crown from being crushed or damaged. “Coring breaks through the thatch layer opening up those opportunities for air and water movement.”
Hentschel cautions that when the thatch layer is well over one-half inch in depth, using a dethatching machine will often result in the loss of the entire lawn. Coring is a way to recover the lawn without such a drastic measure. “This will not happen in one season and other management activities, such as high rates of fertilizers, should be modified.” Core aeration alone will benefit the health of the lawn, Hentschel concludes. “Combining topdressing with any re-seeding or over seeding along with regular watering for at least three weeks will really turn the lawn around. Bluegrass lawns have two peak growing cycles in our climate. The greening and rapid growing in the spring is the first one. The second flush or growth is more about the root system expanding and storing food reserves in the cooler temperatures of fall. There is still growth above ground and mowing should continue well into late fall with a sharp mower blade.”
Caterpillar chorus to perform ‘Little Mermaid’
PEORIA – The Caterpillar Employees Mixed Chorus (CEMC) is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016 with a regional premiere. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Lee Wenger, will run on Eastlight Theatre’s stage today (Oct. 13) through Sunday (Oct. 16). Show times are 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday (Oct. 15) with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 15-16). Hosting this year’s production is Eastlight Theatre at East Peoria High School, located at 1401 E. Washington St., East Peoria, Illinois. Tickets are $11. Tickets are sold at
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Garden picks and pans for 2016 By RON DIETER
As autumn gets into full swing, it's a good time to look over the garden borders and patio containers and see what performed well and what flopped this season. Along the walkway to our front door we have an assortment of pots and planters, some holding a combination of annuals and perennials and others planted with just a single specimen. The pots themselves are various sizes, some short, others tall, mostly terra cotta colored, and none less than 14 inches across. We have found that pots smaller than 14 inches are too much trouble. They need daily watering and are more likely to blow over in windy conditions. This year several container plantings put on a show. I was particularly impressed with container planted Pennisetum purpureum ‘Prince.’ It is sometimes called purple fountain grass, an appropriate nickname. This annual grass grows 46 feet tall with long narrow leaves with a rich deep mahogany color. Our grass easily topped 5 feet and its dense, dark presence on the patio is a sight to see. It is situated next to a planter of sky-blue flowers of Plumbago auriculata, creating a striking combination. Plumbago is a common shrub in Florida, often planted en masse in highway medians. We overwinter both plants by cutting them back and storing them in a shed that stays above 40 degrees. Sometimes serendipity creates a delightful combination. My wife Donna For The Weekly Post
planted some dark-leafed coleus in a few bare spots in our woodland garden. Later in the summer, Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ came into flower. With the reddish-brown coleus as a background, the narrow-petaled, sunny yellow flowers of the rudbeckia were particularly showy, as seen in the picture below. In another area of that same garden were planted several Salvia splendens ‘Dancing Flame.’ The gardening cognoscenti tell us salvia requires full sun for best performance, but our ‘Dancing Flame’ in shade is a standout. Its flowers are bright scarlet held above variegated foliage of green and yellow. The foliage alone makes this plant a keeper. Flowers are a bonus. We have two specimens in our garden for which I wish I had my money back. Both are from the company, Proven Winners. The first is the dwarf “reblooming” lilac called Bloomerang. Ours is three years old and blooms like any other dwarf lilac in springtime. But for us the reblooming never happened last year and was very meager – just a puny flower or two – this season. Not worth the extra money in my opinion. The other plant, a clematis named ‘Sweet Summer Love,’ is a vigorous small-flowered clematis. The vines are covered with dark, cranberry-colored tiny flowers – and that’s the problem. From a distance you don’t even notice them. I suppose it would be likeable enough (to borrow a phrase from the President) if planted near a porch or patio where it could be seen up close. Out in the garden, however, it’s a no-show.
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ELMWOOD – Kathleen Sue “Kathy” Shoop, 64, of Elmwood passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 12, 1952, in Indianapolis to Robert and Doris (Brown) Webster, she married Robert E. “Bob” Shoop on June 24, 1972, in Elmwood. He survives, along with Shoop her children, Kelly Shoop of Washington, DC; Kyle (Sara) Shoop of Beaufort, S.C.; Sarah (Nicholas) Conklin of Swansea, Ill.; and Melissa Shoop of Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Patrick, Isabel, Charlotte, and Violet Conklin, Elizabeth and Bradley Shoop, and Oliver Shoop; two brothers, David (Mitzi) Webster and Jeff (Jeanie) Webster; one sister, Martha Peebles; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew. She graduated from Bradley University in 1976. Kathy was heavily involved in all aspects of the Elmwood community. A self-employed accountant for many years, she also served as Elmwood Township Supervisor. In that role, she was instrumental in bringing the Elmwood Community Center, housed in the former Elmwood Grade School gymnasium, under Township funding and supervision, and oversaw the rebuilding of that center following a 2010 tornado. Kathy was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood, where she served as Treasurer, co-chaired the church’s Building Committee, which resulted in the construction of a beautiful new church, and sang in the choir. On summer Sundays Kathy could always be found in the percussion section of the Elmwood Municipal Band. She enjoyed quilting, music, traveling, motorcycle rides, and spending time with her friends, children, and grandchildren. Beloved by all who knew her, Kathy’s warmth, wit, and wisdom
This Week’s Obituaries • Maurice Bantz, 90, Williamsfield • Mary Farney, 92, Princeville • Donald Haahn, 86, Elmwood • Alice Halsted, 91, Farmington • Orlow Hazen, 93, Williamsfield • Kristin Kline, 74, Brimfield • Becky Koga, 61, Farmington • Mary Munts, 83, Williamsfield • Richard Orth, 81, Princeville • Gary Parsons, 77, Princeville • Patricia Scott, 72, Williamsfield • Henry Secklinger, 96, Elmwood • Kathleen Shoop, 64, Elmwood • Harold Wagher, 74, Dahinda • Betty Whitehurst, 87, Edwards
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will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, from 4-7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood, followed by funeral services on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., also at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. The family intends to establish a scholarship in her memory, and memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church for that purpose.
Kristin Kline
BRIMFIELD – Kristin Marie Kline, 74, of Brimfield passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois. Kristin was born on May 26, 1942, in Galesburg, Ill., the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Olga (McCombs) Eckman. Kristin attended and graduated from Knoxville High Kline School in 1960. She then went on to Western Illinois University from 1960-1962, transferring to and later graduating from Bradley University in 1964. She married the love of her life JC (Jan) Kline on Nov. 19, 1966 in Knoxville, Illinois. She was a teacher for Richwoods where she taught Home Economics
from 1964-65, then from 1965-70 Kristin at Norwood Grade School. From 1970-84 Kristin was dedicated homemaker, returning to teaching at Brimfield Grade School in 1984, retiring in 2000. After her retirement Kristin and JC enjoyed living as a part-time resident of Steamboat Springs, Colorado as well as at their home in Brimfield. Kristin was an active member of Sigma Kappa. She was a dedicated member and Sunday school teacher at the Union Church in Brimfield. Her hobbies included traveling, cooking, holiday decorating, gardening, reading and enjoying the splendors of nature. Kristin’s love for animals was truly endearing, especially for her Yorkie named Archie and her kitty named Isabell. She is survived by her children Kim (Roy Nelsen) Marie Kline of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Aaron Nathan Kline of Peoria, Illinois, sister-in-law Kaye Swanson, and several cousins. Her beloved parents and her beloved husband preceded her in death. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Lutheran Hillside Village and OSF Hospice Care for the care and compassion they provided for Kristin. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilson Cemetery in Gilson. Rev. Jim Reynolds will be officiating. There will be a celebration of Kristin’s life at Kickapoo Creek Winery at 6:00 p.m. following the service. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent through hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S. 2600 NE Perry Ave. Peoria, IL 61603. WILLIAMSFIELD – Maurice E. Bantz, 90, of Galesburg, a Williamsfield native, died Oct. 7 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Lumberry) Bantz; sons Don of Laura, John of Williamsfield, Harley of Florida, Dennis of Williamsfield and Larry of West Jer-
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OBITUARIES sey; two half-sisters; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 12 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church, with burial at Glendale Cemetery in Elmore. Condolences may be left online at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.
Donald Lee Haahn
ELMWOOD – Donald Lee Haahn, 86, of Elmwood, Ill., passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at his residence. Donald was born Jan. 3,1930, in Elmwood to James Arthur and Margaret Anderson Weese Haahn. He was raised in the home of his cousin Sarah and Delbert Johnson. Haahn He married Marjorie Broadfield on July 5, 1959 in Yates City, Ill. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Debra Lee Himegarner of Elmwood; one son, Dale Eugene (Rebecca Fleisher) Haahn of Eureka, Ill.; one grandson, Craig Lee (Samantha) Himegarner of Peoria, Ill.; one granddaughter, Alyshia Marie Haahn of Clear Lake, Iowa; one sister, Mary Ann Hanlin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Derald Haahn, sister-in-law, Minnie Haahn, son-inlaw Randy Himegarner and brother-in-law John Hanlin. Donald worked at Caterpillar for 35 years, until he retired in 1985. He was a 50-year member of the Horeb Masonic Lodge 363 A.F&A.M, Elmwood United Methodist Church and a 25-year volunteer for the Elmwood Fire Department. Don enjoyed family, square dancing, riding his bike, woodworking, and sports. Per Don’s wishes, a graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Rev. Brad Watkins II will officiate. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.
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Alice Halsted
FARMINGTON – Alice Lucille Halsted, 91, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at 3:47 a.m. at Farmington Country Manor. Alice was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Brimfield, the daughter of Everett Henry Foster and Violet Rynearson. She married Robert Halsted on September 28, 1946 in Peoria. Alice retired from the International Paper in 1990 after 24 years. She is survived by her children Susan Lynn Bedwell of Elmwood and James Robert Halsted of Pinckneyville; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Shirley (and Auldey) Whitson of Gilson, Archie Foster of Elmwood, Don Foster of Oak Run, Jim Foster of East Peoria, Joyce Foster and Bob Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Francis Burson, Norman Foster, Merle Foster and Walter Foster. Cremation rites will be accorded with the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Online condolences can be made at www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.
Mary E. Farney
PRINCEVILLE – Mary E. Farney, 92, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville, died Oct. 8 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her stepdaughter Ann Hoffman of Roanoke; four step-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and sister Martha Stoller of Bradford. A funeral service was Oct. 12 at Princeville Apostolic Christian Church, with burial at the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Orlow Hean Hazen
WILLIAMSFIELD – Orlow Dean Hazen, 93, of Oneida, a
Williamsfield native, died Oct. 5 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria. Survivors include wife Shirley Houghton (Coon) Hazen; children Gary (Judy) Hazen of Altona and Karen (Don) Maze of Galesburg; step-daughter Vicki (Dave) Parkinson of Peoria; step-son Bruce Coon of LaFayette; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 8 stepgreat-grandchildren. A graveside service was Oct. 10 at Oneida Cemetery, with military rites. Condolences may be left online at hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.
Becky Koga
FARMINGTON – Becky L. Koga, 61, of Peoria, mother of a Farmington man, died Oct. 3 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. Survivors include her mother, Charlotte Allen of Peoria; children Shawn (Tosha) Koga of Farmington, Stephanie (Dennie) Whitlatch of Hanna City and Mary (Eric) Shaw of DeKalb; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter, Cadence; and 6 brothers and sisters. Cremation rites were accorded. There will be a private family service at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.
Richard A. Orth
PRINCEVILLE – Richard “Dick” A. Orth, 81, of Peoria, brother of a Princeville woman, died Oct. 2 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Survivors include children Meagan “Peggy” Ahmad of Austin, Texas, Lucinda “Cindy” Orth of San Francisco, Calif., and Karrie (Nolan) O’Connor of London, United Kingdom; three grandchildren; and his twin sister Rosemary Rapp of Princeville. A memorial mass will held on Oct. 10 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 www.stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am
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
www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered) www.brimfieldunionchurch.org
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church
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EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259
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Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am
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FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net
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Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
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YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler
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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) JACK W.GROEPER ) No. 16-P-422 Deceased ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JACK W. GROEPER on August 29, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to ROBIN ANN FORNEY, of 15903 West Brimfield Jubilee Road, Brimfield, Illinois 61517, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 14th day of April, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) GENE D. RUNYON ) No. 16-P-404 Deceased ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of GENE D. RUNYON on August 21, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to TRUDY A. HOWARD, of 105 South Knox Street, Elmwood, Illinois 61529, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 615290368. 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 7th day of April, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 16th day of September, 2016. TRUDY A. HOWARD, Executor of the Estate of GENE D. RUNYON, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) ORVAL K. DAVIS ) No. 16-P-403 Deceased ) CLAIM NOTICE - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ORVAL D. DAVIS on August 2, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on September 14, 2016, by the above entitled Court to ORVALEE K. ROE, of 4428 South Hammerich Road, Mapleton, Illinois 61547, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., of 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the Administrator or both on or before the 7th day of April, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the Administrator is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the administrator and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-4, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a copy of a form of petition to terminate independent administration to the Clerk of the Court at the above address.
DATED this 23rd day of September, 2016. ROBIN ANN FORNEY, Executor of the Estate of JACK W. GROEPER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) MILDRED GEHRIG ) No. 16-P-424 Deceased ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of MILDRED C. GEHRIG on July 14, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to JAMES GEHRIG, of 130 County Road 350 North, Edelstein, Illinois 61526, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 615290368. 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 21st day of April, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 26th day of September, 2016. JAMES GEHRIG Executor of the MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of ) TERRY D. WILCOXEN, Deceased ) 16-P-408 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of TERRY D. WILCOXEN. Letters of Office were issued to CARRIE L. PEEK, whose address is 18612 N. Elmore Road, Laura, IL 61451, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 North Walnut Street, 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 29th day of March, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: September 22, 2016 .
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) MILDRED GEHRIG ) No. 16-P-424 Deceased ) NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ADMISSION OF WILL TO PROBATE NOTICE is given to: TIMOTHY O’BRYAN, AND ALL AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MILDRED C. GEHRIG, DECEASED. MILDRED C. GEHRIG died on the 14th day of July, 2016, that Letters Testamentary were issued on the 26th day of September, 2016 to JAMES GEHRIG, of 130 County Road 350 North, Edelstein, Illinois 61526, as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the Estate of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased, and that an Order was entered in the above entitled Court admitting the Last Will and Testament, dated December 16, 1991, of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased, to probate. You are further notified that within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission, any Heir or Legatee may file a Petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the Witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Par. 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975, 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes, Sec. 5/6-21. You also have the right under Par. 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975, 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes, Sec. 5/8-1, to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the Court within six months after admission of the Will to probate. Dated this 26th day of September, 2016. JAMES GEHRIG Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the Estate of MILDRED C. GEHRIG, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of ) JEAN ANNE THEOBALD, Deceased ) 16-P-396 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of JEAN ANNE THEOBALD. Letters of Office were issued to CRYSTAL J. TANNEY, whose address is 1529 N. Spy Glass Road, Normal, IL 61761, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 North Walnut Street, 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 29th day of March, 2017, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: September 22, 2016 . CRYSTAL J. TANNEY, Executor of the Estate of JEAN ANNE THEOBALD, Deceased Cordis & Cordis Attorneys for Administrator 129 North Walnut Avenue P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.46l6
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CARRIE L. PEEK, Executor of the Estate of TERRY D. WILCOXEN, Deceased Cordis & Cordis Attorneys for Administrator 129 North Walnut Avenue P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: Where did Lyndon Johnson take the oath of office following President Kennedy’s assassination? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the word “gesundheit” mean when it follows a sneeze? 3. MUSIC: What singer’s life was portrayed in the autobiography “Lady Sings the Blues”? 4. TELEVISION: Where was “The Untouchables” drama set? 5. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for the sternum? 6. SCIENCE: What is the unit that is used to measure sound level? 7. INVENTIONS: What was demonstrated for the first time on Dec. 31, 1879, in Menlo Park? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the colors of Israel’s flag? 9. MYTHOLOGY: In mythology, what do theriomorphic gods represent? 10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only Northeastern U.S. state that borders Canada but not the Atlantic Ocean or a Great Lake?
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OBITUARIES Mary Munts
WILLIAMSFIELD – Mary L. Munts, 83, of Williamsfield, died Oct. 4 in the Knox County Nursing Home. Survivors include sons Raymond Chandlee of Galesburg, Mark Chandlee of Williamsfield, and Mick (Cindy) Chandlee of Williamsfield; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; brother Raymond “Jr.” Smith of Williamsfield; and sister, Darlene (Jim) Spencer of Peoria. No visitation or service is planned. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.com.
Gary Parsons
PRINCEVILLE – Gary Franklin Parsons, 77, of Peoria, father of a Princeville woman, died Oct. 1 at Manor Court in Peoria. Surviving are daughter Lisa (Kevin) Sandall of Princeville; stepdaughter, Marcella Lewis; step-granddaughter, Kimbra Wagner; brother, Darrell (Lois) Parsons of Canton; three grandchildren; plus step-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 6 at South Park
United Methodist Church in Canton. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Patricia Scott
WILLIAMSFIELD – Patricia R. Scott, 72, of Wataga, sister of a Williamsfield woman, died Oct. 1 at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Galesburg. Surviving are daughter Deanna “Chuggie” (Bill) Lovell of Galesburg; stepson Danny Scott of Galesburg; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters Judy (Roger) Sornberger of Williamsfield and Nancy (Ron) LaDuke of Oneida; brothers LeRoy (Kay) Shoop of Wataga, Danny (Jo) Shoop of Lake Havasu, Arizona, and Tim (Vicki) Shoop of Toulon. Graveside services were held for Patricia, her husband Joe “Eddie” and their daughter Dawn Young on Oct. 9 at the Victoria Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Henry Seckinger
ELMWOOD – Henry Seckinger, 96, father of an Elmwood woman, died Aug. 14 at Country Comfort Assisted Living in Elmwood. Survivors include daughters Denise (and Bob) Combs of Elmwood and Janet (and William) DeMars of Phoenix, Ariz., son Edward (and Barbara) Seckinger of Naperville; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren Private graveside services are planned at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Condolences may be left online at legacy.com.
Harold Wagher
DAHINDA – Harold A. Wagher, 74, of Dahinda, died Oct. 2 at home. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Seward) Wagher; daughters Margaret Stoneking of Huntsville, Ala., Alice (and Clayton) Downard of Cameron, and Sheryl (and Lupe) Rodriguez of Galesburg; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Dale Wagher of Knoxville; and sisters Darlene Fisher of Galesburg, Jean Harding of
Galesburg, Priscella Rose of Easton, and Kathryn O’Brien of Highland, Calif. Funeral services were Oct. 6 at HurdHendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, with interment at Trenton Cemetery, rural Dahinda. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Betty Whitehurst
EDWARDS – Betty Louise Whitehurst, 87, of Peoria, mother of an Edwards man, died Oct. 3, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include husband Gene Whitehurst; sons Nelson E. (Julie) Whitehurst of Edwards and David R. Whitehurst of Dunlap; daughters Sandra L. (Bruce E.) Edstrand of Hawthorn Woods and Shellie A. (Robert D.) Wilkes of Peoria; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 7 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with burial at Parkview Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fulton.com.
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VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE ZONING BOARD MEETING Notice is hereby given that the zoning board for the Village of Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois will have a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Village Hall located at 206 N. Walnut Ave., Princeville, Illinois for a two foot height variance for a property addition located at 207 N. Walnut Ave. in Princeville, Illinois. Ron Stoecker Zoning Board Chairman
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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment. Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 11 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (a) No moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, title, or operation or use of vehicles, or related to the use of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or to fuels used for propelling vehicles, or derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to any other transportation infrastructure or transportation operation, shall be expended for purposes other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Transportation funds may be expended for the following: the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, including statutory refunds and adjustments provided in those laws; payment of highway obligations; costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation; and other statutory highway purposes. Transportation funds may also be expended for the State or local share of highway funds to match federal aid highway funds, and expenses of grade separation of highways and railroad crossings, including protection of at-grade highways and railroad crossings, and, with respect to local governments, other transportation purposes as authorized by law. 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The limitations to the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation under this subsection (c) shall also include direct program expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of employees of the State’s transportation agency; the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings for highway purposes, including the acquisition of highway rights-of-way or for investigations to determine the reasonable anticipated future highway needs; and the making of surveys, plans, VSHFLÂżFDWLRQV DQG HVWLPDWHV IRU WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ DQG PDLQWHQDQFH RI Ă€LJKW VWULSV DQG KLJKZD\V 7KH H[SHQVHV UHODWHG WR WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ DQG PDLQWHQDQFH RI Ă€LJKW VWULSV DQG KLJKZD\V XQGHU WKLV VXEVHFWLRQ F DUH IRU the purpose of providing access to military and naval reservations, defense-industries, defense-industry sites, and sources of raw materials, including the replacement of existing highways and highway connections shut off from general use at military and naval reservations, defense-industries, and defense-industry sites, or the purchase of rights-of-way. (d) None of the revenues described in subsection (a) of this Section shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. (e) If the General Assembly appropriates funds for a mode of transportation not described in this Section, the General Assembly must provide for a dedicated source of funding. (f) Federal funds may be spent for any purposes authorized by federal law. EXPLANATION The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation fundsâ€?) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports, or airports. Under the proposed amendment, transportation funds may be used by the State or local governments only for the following purposes: (1) costs related to administering transportation and vehicle laws, including public safety purposes and the payment of obligations such as bonds; (2) the State or local share necessary to secure federal funds or for local government transportation purposes as authorized by law; (3) the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and operation of highways, mass transit, and railroad crossings; (4) expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of transportation agency employees; and (5) to purchase land for building highways or buildings for to be used for highway purposes. This new Section is a limitation on the power of the General Assembly or a unit of local government to use, divert, or transfer transportation funds for a purpose other than transportation. It does not, and is not intended to, impact or change the way in which the State and local governments use sales taxes, including the sales and excise tax on motor fuel, or alter home rule powers granted under this Constitution. It does not seek to change the way in which the State funds programs administered by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation, and operations by the Illinois State Police directly dedicated to the safety of roads, or entities or programs funded by units of local government. Further, the Section does not impact the expenditure of federal funds, which may be spent for any purpose authorized by federal law. FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. 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Farmington impresses
PUBLIC AUCTION
Defenses were surprisingly solid in Farmers’ big victory
The biggest game of the year lived up to its billing in Farmington where two quality teams met in a superb small-school atmosphere. The Farmers and Trojans traded blows in the first half with Elmwood-Brimfield taking a 23-20 lead into the lockers. Farmington then came out and had a huge 96-yard TD drive with their first possession of the second half. The Swami believes the next drive of the Trojans is where the The momentum of the SWAMI game turned. E-B was moving deep into Farmington territory and faced a second-down-and-2. A pass play resulted in a sack for a 3yard loss. An offsides penalty on the next play made it a 10-yard hole the Trojans couldn’t pick up on third or fourth down. After getting the ball back, Farmington did what great teams do and scored to put E-B down by two TDs. The Trojans did battle back and had the ball with 1:45 left to tie or win, but came up short. Dylan Hayden is the real deal. He’s one of the best passing high school quarterbacks The Swami has seen. And his receivers, running back, and offensive line are legit. Nice job by Coach Vallas of taking these players and fitting them into an offense that is difficult to defend. The Swami walked away from the game most impressed with the defense of both squads though. Holding Farmington to only 36 points is an accomplishment for the E-B defenders. If you would have told me that before the game, I
would have said the Trojans win. But the Farmers D came up huge and made plays at big times to ensure a victory. Will these two teams meet up in the playoffs? Could be in the second round depending on how things shake out in the next two weeks. Stay tuned. Despite picking that game wrong, The Swami went 7-3, bringing the overall record to 51-19. Let’s take a look at the other losses. Turbans off to Havana, which picked up its first win. Hard-nosed running back Josh McKinney scored twice in the final quarter to seal a shocking road win – nobody picked Havana to have a chance. In the other Swami Setback, West Prairie ran all over Peoria Heights. And the Patriots’ high-powered offense could not score enough points in the second half to keep pace. As a result, West Prairie kept its playoff hopes alive. Realistic? Read on. The Farmers could put The Swami at QB for this game and still have a running clock. Call me, Coach Vallas. I still have some eligibility left, and I’m deadly with the read option. Farmington 62-6. Farmington at Abingdon-Avon
Knoxville Prairieland Black champ and has a quality rushing attack with Kavanaugh and Hennenfent. But the run isn’t what gives the Trojans defense fits. E-B 42-13. Elmwood-Brimfield at Knoxville
Stark County needs to win its last two to clinch a playoff spot. Princeville is working towards the same goal. Stark County 28-20. Stark County at Princeville
If the Patriots could play defense they would be dangerous. Lucky for them they are playing Wildcats who have turned into kittens. PH 42-20. Peoria Heights-Quest at North Fulton
Swami Power Index (SPI) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Farmington Elmwood-Brimfield Annawan-Wethersfield Mercer County Stark County Knoxville Rushville-Industry Princeville Illini West West Prairie Peoria Heights-Quest Lewistown South Fulton Mid-County West Central Ridgewood United Havana-Midwest Central North Fulton Abingdon-Avon
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The Cougars face an uphill battle to find some offense. A-W shouldn’t have a problem wrapping up an LTC championship. A-W 42-6. Mid-County at Annawan-Wethersfield
Can the Ducks keep winning? No. Lewistown 28-20.
Elmwd-Brimfield 7 16 0 6 - 29 Farmington 14 6 16 0 - 36 First Quarter EB - Marincic 65 run (H.Hedrick kick) F - J.Anderson 13 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) F - Higgs 18 pass from Hayden (Johnson kick) Second Quarter EB - Harkness 3 run (Harkness run) EB - Harkness 9 run (Harkness run) F - Higgs 20 pass from Hayden (run failed) Third Quarter F - Higgs 20 pass from Hayden (Anderson pass from Hayden) F - Marion 11 run (Higgs pass from Hayden) Fourth Quarter EB - Teubel 1 run (run failed) Team Statistics EB F First Downs 15 21 Rushes-Yds 51-245 30-106 Yds per carry 4.8 3.5 Fumbles-lost 2-1 2-1 Comp-Att-Int 5-8-1 20-27-0 Passing yds 40 250
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West Prairie has momentum and wants to keep its season alive after Week 9. The Swami likes to bet on the hot team. West Prairie 21-18. South Fulton at West Prairie
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Overall Conf W L W L Annawan-Weth. 6 1 5 0 Mercer Co. 5 2 4 1 Stark County 4 3 3 2 Princeville 4 3 3 2 West Central 3 4 2 3 Mid-County 3 4 1 4 Ridgewood 2 5 1 4 United 1 6 1 4 Last Friday Princeville 23, Mid-County 0 Annawan-Weth. 42, Ridgewood 7 Stark County 34, United 7 Mercer County 48, West Central 26 This Friday Stark County at Princeville, 7 pm Mid-County at Annawan-Weth, 7 pm Mercer County at United, 7 pm West Central at Ridgewood, 7 pm
Penalties-yds 5-55 4-30 Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Harkness 21-86, Marincic 11-85, Teubel 13-62, S.Hedrick 314, Metz 1-1, Houlihan 2-(minus-4). F: Marion 16-53, Hayden 14-53. Passing - EB: Houlihan 5-8-1-40, Teubel 0-1-0-0. F: Hayden 20-27-0-
250. Receiving - EB: Lenzi 3-14, Marincic 1-25, Donahue 1-1. F: Higgs 7-106, Kenney 6-90, Anderson 5-36, Uryasz 2-18. Tackles - EB: Harkness 8, H.Hedrick 5, S.Hedrick 5, Teubel 4. F: Marion 12, Cecil 11, Settles 7, Bitner 6, DePriest 5.
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VB seedings released; Billtown ‘Volley for the Cure’ raises money By PHIL JOHNSON
Local Class 2A volleyball teams face a rough draw once regional play starts later this month. Brimfield-Elmwood is seeded fifth, Princeville is sixth and Farmington is 10th in their sub-sectional of the Illini Bluffs Sectional. All three will play in the Peoria Christian Regional on Oct. 24. Princeville starts against No. 8 Illini Bluffs at 5:30 p.m. and B-E faces Farmington at 6:30. With a win, Princeville would face topseed Eureka on Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The winner between B-E and Farmington faces No. 4 Peoria Christian on Oct. 25 at 6:30. The championship is Oct. 27 at 6. In Class 1A, Williamsfield was seeded No. 8 in its sub-section of the FlanaganCornell Sectional. The Lady Bombers will be regionals hosts and face No. 9 ROWVA on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. to start the postseason. Kewanee Wethersfield is No. 1 seed at Billtown and looms on the horizon for Williamsfield after the first round. For The Weekly Post
On Monday, the Lady Indians (15-6) fell in two games in a non-conference match at Chillicothe vs. IVC 25-22, 2518. Grace Lafollett had four kills and Nicole Thurman came up with 11 assists for B-E, while Rachel Jacobson had 10 digs and Nicole Stoddard served one ace. B-E voyaged to Astoria Thursday to Brimfield-Elmwood
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play Prairieland foe South Fulton, and the trip was worthwhile in a 25-17, 25-21 sweep. Jacobson got four kills, and Holly Stratton led the team in aces with three and in assists with three. Kamryn Cuevas blocked two and Ellie Graham kept things alive with 11 digs. B-E swept Williamsfield last Wednesday 25-15,25-16. Jacobson had a huge match with six kills, three aces, a block and three digs. Zofia LeHew and Graham recorded three digs each, and Stratton assisted five times. Farmington (10-16) went 2-3 at the Monmouth United Tournament on Saturday. In a 21-13, 21-23, 15-11 victory over Farmington
West Central, Megan Gilstrap had 10 kills and three blocks. Macie Sprague served three aces, Haley Huls came through with 24 assists and Hannah Streitmatter registered 12 digs. The Lady Farmers lost to a very good Augusta Southeastern team 21-11, 21-8. Sophie Hemp had one dig and Julia DePriest served two aces and one dig. Farmington also topped Illini Bluffs, 21-17, 21-19 as Payton Peckham killed six. Scoring help came from Huls’ 15 assists and Gilstrap defended with four blocks. In a 21-14, 21-15 setback to Orion, Morgan Powell killed five. Sprague, and Huls scored on one ace each. Streitmatter kept volleys alive with nine digs. In the Lady Farmers final match of the day, the team fell to Cissna Park 21-11, 21-9 . Hemp had five digs, Gilstrap blocked three and Powell scored on three aces. Farmington lost a Prairieland contest last Tuesday at home against Beardstown after taking a marathon first game 30-28, then came up short 25-17 and 25-19. Gilstrap registered 10 kills for the home team, while Powell defended with six blocks Huls was big on assists with 22. Sprague also added 15 digs. Princeville (13-6) rolled at home last Wednesday in a 25-19 and 25-16 sweep of Lincoln Trail Conference foe Ridgewood. Lucy Waid scored on seven kills and Princeville
two aces. She also had one block. Melissa Martin had a block and 14 assists. Jessica DeVries and Sydney Tyre each had two aces. Cammie Day produced nine digs. “This match was a good win for us , especially in the conference,” Princeville coach Shan Waid said. The Lady Princes were victorious on their home floor against Midwest Central last Tuesday in a 25-10 and 25-22 sweep. Williamsfield (4-17) came up short at home last Wednesday to B-E but Amber Williams played well with seven digs and six assists. Alivia Alford had two kills and one block, while Gionna Ott also had two kills. The evening did bring about a very important victory in Volley for the Cure to fight cancer . “Our players put together a silent auction with baskets of goodies and got donations from local businesses,” Williamsfield co-coach Kathy Wight said. “We also sold ‘Volley for the Cure’ t-shirts.” The $500 raised went to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. “Between the JV and varsity matches, breast cancer survivors were recognized with a pink carnation for each in a very inspirational event,” Wight said. “Even though we didn’t gain a win on the floor, we certainly had a victory for the cure!” Williamsfield
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JH boys teams sweep XC sectional; Kreiter on to state golf tourney
PEORIA – The Elmwood boys cross country team led an area sweep Saturday at Donovan Park in a Class 1A sectional race. Elmwood’s boys edged Princeville, 57-59, on the hilly, 2-mile course. Brimfield was third with 94 points. Princeville 7th-grader Denver Hoerr won the boys race in a time of 11:39.7 and teammate Cole Daily was second in 11:42.8. In the girls race, Elmwood took third with 99 points. All four teams and 7thgrader Sophie Bedell of Brimfield advance to the Class 1A state meet Saturday at Maxwell Park in Normal. Girls run at 9:30 a.m., boys at 10:15. This is the 12th straight season the Elmwood boys have reached state under coach Steve Huber. Elmwood won Class 1A in 2013 and placed second in 2014.
Eighth-grader Victor Lampe placed third in a time of 11:48.8 to lead the Trojans. Other top-seven finishers for Elmwood were: 4. 8th-grader Eli Stevenson (11:49.5); 12. 8th-grader Luke Hoffmann (12:15.3); 20. 7thgrader Gabe Miles (12:57.4); 21. 8thgrader Tyler Sheridan (12:58.6); 26. 7thgrader Noah Hollis (13:10.7); and 32. 6th-grader Brendan Williams (13:27.0). Huber Rounding out the boys team for Princeville were: 18. 7thgrader Mason Rinkel (12:48.3); 19. 8thgrader Job Feucht (12:54.6); 22. 8th-grader Jaxson Benningfield (13:00); 25. 7th-grader Hunter Stahl (13:10.3); 38. 8th-grader Jud Kratzer
(13:37.1). Brimfield’s team included: 6. 7thgrader Thomas Harmon (11:52.6); 7. 7th-grader Jakoby McKown (11:56.6), 13. 8th-grader Blake Rosenbohm (12:30.4); 28. 7th-grader Jacob Look (13:21.6); 44. 5th-grader Isaiah Hill (14:12.5); 51. 7th-grader Shane Altorfer (14:46.6); 52. 6th-grader Dylan Sparks (14:49.5). In the girls race, 7th-grader Annie Herman placed 8th in 14:02.7 to lead Elmwood. Other top-seven runners were: 16. 6th-grader Melody Glenn (14:29.4); 24. 8th-grader Christine Karn (14:52.9); 26. 8th-grader Alexia Herman (14:55.9); 29. 7th-grader Madison Herman (15:21.8); 35. 7thgrader Catherine Karn (15:44.9); 44. 7th-grader Adeline Webster (16:25.5). Bedell placed seventh in a time of 13:55.2 to reach state as an individual
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• Class 1A golf – Brimfield junior Brady Kreiter shot a 77 on Monday in Aledo at the Mercer County Sectional to earn a spot in the state finals. Kreiter tied for seventh and was three shots off the lead of sectional medalist Eli Reevis of Williamsville, who shot a 74 on the par72, 6,700-yard layout at Hawthorne Ridge Golf Course. He will play Friday (Oct. 14) at Prairie Kreiter Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. The Class 1A tournament concludes on Saturday (Oct. 15). Junior Josh Smith of Farmington shot a 93 at the sectional to place 59th. Senior Brian Brown of Williamsfield carded a round of 102.
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FOOTBALL: Farmer receivers ‘outstanding’
offs. First, both teams have work ahead. Farmington is at Abingdon-Avon (0-7) on Friday while E-B travels to face Knoxville (5-2), winner of five straight. “As far as the next two weeks, we have two playoff teams in front of us,” Hollis said.
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ness (21 carries, 86 yards). “That kid is a beast,” Vallas said. “If I ever have a son, I hope he plays like he played.” Farmington had countered in the first half with three touchdown passes from senior QB Dylan Hayden to Judd Anderson (13 yards) and Eric Higgs (18 and 20 yards). “Those kids are outstanding at catching the ball,” Hollis said. “And (Hayden) showed us things with his feet he hadn’t showed before and he was more accurate than we’d seen.” That was true in the third quarter when Hayden kept drives alive while scrambling, but always looking downfield to his receivers. He connected with Higgs on a nifty 20yard pass early in the third that came after Trojans defensive backs bit when he scrambled near the line. That put the Farmers up 28-23. E-B then had a drive stall after Hollis made what he called an inadvertent pass call on a second-and-2 play deep in Farmington territory. That eventually morphed into a failed fourth-and-10. E-B was then unable to stop the Farmers on a six-play, 62-yard drive capped by Evan Marion’s 11-yard scoring run. E-B had a chance down the stretch thanks to a key stop. Instead of punting when faced with a fourth-and-1 from its own 25-yard line and 4:52 left, Farmington tried a run play that was stuffed. The Trojans then used seven plays to score on a 1-yard run by Tucker Teubel, who filled in when Marincic was sidelined. “I almost lost by not punting,”
GALVA – Defense led the way for the Princes against a banged-up Cougars squad. The Princes D held Mid-County (3-4, 1-4 Lincoln Trail Conference) to 132 total yards and scored on a safety in the first quarter. Princeville (4-3, 3-2) then scored twice in the second quarter on runs by Scott Snedden (13 yards) and Jack Arnett (11 yards). Arnett would finish with 133 yards on 29 carries and scored again on an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter. “Our defense really did well for us,” Princeville Coach Jon Carruthers said. “They played lights out.” Now with a win in one of its final two games, Princeville should make the playoffs. The problem is the final two games are against traditional league powers Stark County (4-3, 3-2) and Mercer County (5-2, 4-1). First up is Stark County this Friday. “They’ve been banged up, but they’ve got Groter back at quarterback and they’re are priming for the playoffs,” Carruthers said. “The kids are ready. It doesn’t seem like the wide-eyed look of ‘We’re playing Stark County.’ For some reason this group just goes out and plays and not much bothers them.” Princeville 23, Mid-County 0
Farmington QB Dylan Hayden was 20-for-27 passing against Elmwood-Brimfield for 250 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another 53 yards. Photo by Monte Kenney of Farmington Sports Shots.
Vallas said. “I asked the kids what they wanted to do and they wanted to go for it.” E-B got the ball back with 1:40 left and reached the Farmington 45 before Anderson ended the game with an interception. After the game, Farmington students stormed the field to celebrate. “Coach told us it would be the biggest game of our lives and I felt like it was,” sophomore two-way starter Jarod DePriest said. “It’s a great win for us because we respect their program,” Vallas said. “All of our kids respect what they’ve done. They are what we want to be.” Now the chance exists that the same two teams could meet in the second round of the Class 3A play-
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Rumbold) was just 59 seconds back. We really closed our gaps down,” Meyers said. More good news came in the open race, where seniors Derek McCoy and Kelby Barnewolt ran well in an effort to return from injuries. Their return creates extra competition for the final few spots in E-B’s top seven heading into Saturday’s Peoria Heights Invitational at Detweiller Park. Other candidates are sophomore Jacob Brown and senior Colton Gorham.
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A sixth-place finish by the E-B girls was their best race of the year according to coach Kyle Anderson. Emily McCauley led E-B in 31st in 20:06 and the gap to No. 5 Sydney Hartwig was a season-best 1:04. “They’re coming to practice and getting things done and starting to feel good about what they’re doing,” Anderson said. “And they should.” The same is true for Princeville, where the girls team placed third in the Lincoln Trail Conference Meet last Thursday. Freshman Sorrin
Hilsabeck was fourth in 20:28 to lead the Princes, while freshman Valynn Rinkel (22:04.7) and sophomore Alyssa Headley (22:04.9) posted personal-best times. All three earned all-conference honors. Sophomore Briar Hilsabeck led the fifth-place boys with a time of 20:22. Also at Amboy, Sorrin Hilsabeck was 21st in 19:34.8, while Jessamy Hintz led Farmington in 22:37.4. Farmington’s top boys runner at Amboy was Carter Hintz, who was 36th in 16:58.7.
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One unbeaten left Farmers’ improved defense, potent pass game tops Trojans By JEFF LAMPE
FARMINGTON – At the time, the first play from scrimmage seemed like a foreshadowing. Sam Marincic sprinted 65 yards untouched to score. The point barrage was underway and Elmwood-Brimfield, ahead 7-0 with 12 seconds gone, was headed for another wild one with Farmington. But that was as easy as the evening got for the Trojans. And the wild scoring outburst never materialized – at least not in what has become the frantic Farmington vs. E-B style. Instead, a Farmington defense that has endured its share of criticism stepped up in a 36-29 victory that ended E-B’s stranglehold on the Prairieland Blue division crown. “On that first play, it was a great call by (Elmwood coach Todd Hollis,” Farmington Coach Toby Vallas said. “We know their normal thing and said, ‘We’re going to make a statement right away and we’re going to blitz inside.’ And he popped outside.” Turns out the statement came throughout the game, instead of on one play. No question, offense is a key for Farmington (7-0, 5-0 Prairieland Blue), which rolled up 356 yards against the normally stout Weekly Post Staff Writer
Gannon Parks of Elmwood shot this Peoria County doe during the three-day youth deer season that ended Monday. Bowhunting is currently underway across the state.
Elmwood wins Amboy invite By JEFF LAMPE
AMBOY – The cross-country postseason is just around the corner and, lo and behold, the Elmwood-Brimfield teams look to be hitting their stride. Known for peaking at the right time, both the E-B boys and girls put together inspired performances Monday at the Amboy Invite. Elmwood’s boys won the meet with 81 points – well ahead of No. 2 Tremont at 113 points – and earned rare praise from coach Gregg Meyers. The squad also moved up again in statewide rankings to No. 5 in Class 1A – after having dropped all the way to 11th at one point. “We ran well,” Meyers said. “When your first guy runs well and all your gaps close, that’s a good day.” Junior Cooper Hoffmann (15:40) placed 10th to lead the Trojans, but was just seven seconds ahead of junior Trevor Dunkel, 25 ahead of junior Alex Herrmann, 35 ahead of sophomore Logan Whitney and 54 ahead of No. 5 runner senior Drew Lueschow. “And our sixth runner (senior Dayton Weekly Post Staff Writer
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Farmington students mobbed the Farmers team last Friday after a 36-29 win over tenth-ranked Elmwood-Brimfield. Photo by Monte Kenney of Farmington Sports Shots.
defense of E-B (6-1, 4-1). But the Farmers’ defense was the difference this time. After that first run, nothing came easy for E-B or for Marincic, who eventually left the game with a separated shoulder after carrying 10 times for 85 yards. “Our defense, Jonah Cecil and Jake Settles, those guys have bought in all year. They’re our captains and they’ve
done everything defensively to build this thing,” Vallas said. “They caught a lot of grief last year because we scored points and couldn’t stop people. Today was their day.” That was particularly true in the second half, after E-B had taken a 23-20 lead into intermission thanks to two scores from battering ram Jackson HarkContinued on Page 23
AREA CROSS COUNTRY SWEEP
The Elmwood boys cross country team (middle) led an area sweep in the Class 1A junior high sectional Saturday at Peoria’s Donovan Park. Elmwood edged Princeville, 57-59, while Brimfield was third with 94 points. All three teams advance to run this Saturday at the Class 1A state meet at Maxwell Park in Normal. Also advancing was the Elmwood girls team and seventh-grader Sophie Bedell of Brimfield. Details, Page 22. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
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