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Funding for school busing a long-term woe By BILL KNIGHT
A grade school student who lives east of Wildlife Prairie Park has to ride the bus to Brimfield schools; another who lives north of Interstate 74 near the Knox County line rides a bus to Farmington. Those students, times on buses and distance traveled are typical of many rural school districts that are trying to cope with inadequate state funding. Of course, the state currently isn’t paying public universities, road districts and even lottery winners, but superintendents in the Weekly Post area might say, “Welcome to our world” because For The Weekly Post
Springfield for years has been shorting schools in general and transportation funds in particular. “I am guessing that we will only receive two payments in this fiscal year,” says Princeville Superintendent Shannon Duling. “We are also figuring around 70 percent proration for regular/vocational transportation and 96 percent special-education proration. At those prorations, we would get just shy of $184,000. If we get two payments, we would receive around $92,000. This leaves another $92,000 shortfall. These are ‘prorated numbers’.” Proration is the practice of shorting the revenue recipient. It’s like someone
responsible for funding you stat2015-16 Transportation Funding ing, “Yes, you really need $10,000. Here’s $7,000.” School Number & State Funding % Riders Funding Shortfall “Prorations have been in the Brimfield 518 / 77% $60,000 25,714 70s (regular/vocation transElmwood 260 / 40% 29,502 25,957 portation) and upper 90s (speFarmington 1,149 / 86% 566,217 240,051 cial ed transportation) over the Princeville 358 / 46% 116,894 49,558 past five years,” says FarmingWilliamsfield 94 / 35% 81,000 34,714 ton Superintendent John Asally do get the prorated amount, but plund. “Looking back, it looks like the rarely do we get it in the current fiscal last year they were funded at 100 percent was 2010. While our expenses con- year, making it difficult on cash flow.” Adding political insult to financial intinue to increase (salaries, repair costs, fuel, etc.), reimbursements have contin- jury, well-to-do/property-rich districts like many in suburban Chicago have so ued to fall. much transportation money, they use “One of the other issues with transportation reimbursement is that we usuContinued on Page 8
Zoning board draws crowd in Elmwood
A ‘PLANE’ SPOKEN MAN
Suydam keeps busy sharpening blades and more
By JEFF LAMPE
By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Two garages sit on different sides of a shaded lot in the south-central part of town, a small spa in a gazebo labeled “rabbit crossing” separating them. In one garage are old cars. In the other, behind a Ford F-150 pickup parked as if ready to head out, is a glass case filled with dozens of Stanley wood planes in a 44-year-old shop where Vaughn Suydam sharpens tools. Suydam, 77, started his part-time sharpening business in 1971 when he was still working at Caterpillar. “There wasn’t anyone doing sharpening here then,” he says. “There was a guy in Norris who stopped, so I had a brainstorm that I’d try it.” Suydam remembers driving to Minneapolis to the Foley-Belsaw company before it moved to Kansas City, and coming home with a load of new equipment. Retiring from Cat in 1991 after more than 28 years on the job – mostly in the foundry (“about three years on days,” he says, laughing) – he started sharpening saw blades, chain saws, circular saws, hand saws, mower blades and just about any metal with an edge. “I sharpen almost anything,” he says, his hand brushing the front of his plaid shirt.
ELMWOOD – Concerns about possible changes in permits for businesses operated out of the home drew a crowd to a Zoning Commission meeting here Tuesday night. But the Inside nearly 50 spectators who • Williamsfield packed Elmand Princeville school boards wood’s City Hall learned the have approved tax levies. See changes amounted to lit- Pages 9 and 12. tle more than housekeeping for the zoning board. “There are conflicts within the code itself,” said Dick Taylor, Elmwood’s zoning administrator. “It’s an obligation of the zoning board to clear these things up so you don’t have the conflicts every time someone comes in.” Elmwood adopted Peoria County’s zoning code three years ago and the city has made subtle changes in the text in the years since as issues have arisen. In this case, Taylor said he discovered examples provided in the home occupancy section that were not consistent with standards listed for the three classifications of home-based Weekly Post Staff Writer
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“There’s a girl coming by pretty soon with a paper cutter. “It keeps me off the street and out of trouble,” he adds, smiling. It keeps him busy, too, but less so than previContinued on Page 2
Vaughn Suydam keeps busy in retirement collecting wood planes and sharpening all sorts of blades. Photo by Bill Knight.
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ZONING: No change in permitting Continued from Page 1
business: Non-Impact, Minor and Major. Rather than leave the conflicting passages, which were examples and not specific standards, the zoning board voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend that the Elmwood City Council amend the code by removing those examples. The council meets next on Tuesday, Nov. 17 and is expected to act on the recommendation. That was likely not what many who showed up expected, as there had been concerns that Elmwood was going to require home businesses to obtain permits. Not so, said Taylor and Mayor J.D. Hulslander. “The city does not require you to get a permit,” Taylor said. “We can accommodate you with one if you are required to have one by another agency. The standards are not changing.” Taylor said the city has issued only one home occupation permit since adopting
zoning, that to someone selling firearms who was required by the state to obtain a permit. Among those commenting at the meeting was Annette Barrett of Elmwood, who lives next door to a beauty salon operated by Margie Clark on 410 E. Main Street. Barrett urged the city to create a special committee to look into home businesses in town. “From my experience this has been extremely painful,” Barrett said. “We need to make changes within the code.” Clark, who declined to comment, has operated her salon at home since 2009. No other complaints about her business have been filed with the city. Taylor said the city investigates complaints about home businesses. Those that meet the Major classification would require a special use permit, he said.
SUYDAM: More use carbide blades Continued from Page 1
ous years. “I got one Peoria contractor who brings out saws,” he says. “But a lot of people switched from steel to carbide [blades]. Carbide’s more expensive, but it lasts longer – six to 10 times as long.” A bit busy as a member of the Oak Ridge Cemetery board and the Methodist church, Suydam’s also been busy accumulating Stanley wood planes since the ’80s, he says. “My wife collected glassware and she’d drag me to antique stores, and eventually I started picking up vintage hand planes,” he says. “I have more
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than 300 now.” He has far fewer old Oldsmobiles: three. “I have a 1965 that’s restored, and a 1956 and a 1940 – both of which need restored,” he says. “I’ll get them done if I live to be 100.” Already, Suydam’s lived “an interesting life,” he says, having fought off cancer four times and now dealing with his wife Shirley, 74, living in a nursing home with Alzheimer's disease. Adjusting his wire-frame glasses, he says, “I don’t know. I’m really just a run-of-the-mill guy.” But ‘plane’ spoken.
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holding a Scouting for Food drive this Club event is Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. LeFleur fall. Plastic bags have been placed on Design will present “Bringing the doorsteps across the W.D. Boyce’s 14 Warmth of Christmas with Flowers.” counties in central Illinois. Scouts will Club located at 301 NE Madison in Peoreturn Saturday (Nov. 14) to collect the ria. To make a luncheon reservation call non-perishable canned food items. (309) 427-1180 by Nov. 17. s Free Bread – Free bread is available s Harvest Dinner – Harvest Home at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday Dinner is Nov. 19 from 4:30-7 p.m. at (Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Yates City Community Center. Lasagna, s Fall Fair – Elmwood Methodist salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink, $9. Church Fall Fair is Sats Purse Auction – Elmurday (Nov. 14). Contiwood Business Women nental Breakfast at 8:30 Publicize Your Event Luncheon and Purse Call us at (309) 741-9790 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.Auction is Nov. 21 at 12 or email information about 1:30 p.m. Homemade p.m. All proceeds go to your upcoming event to veggie soup, baked scholarship fund for news@wklypost.com. goods, maidrites, pies, Elmwood seniors. Tickdrinks and crafts. ets $12, available at s Craft Fair – Craft Merrick’s, Crawford’s and Every Little and Vendor Fair Fundraiser at Brimfield Thing. Public Library is Saturday (Nov. 14) s Soup Supper – First Presbyterian from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (309) 446-9575 Church of Farmington, 83 N. Cone St.,
s Train Fair – Peoria Train Fair at Illinois Central College East Peoria campus is Sunday (Nov. 15) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $3 for adults. Kids 12 and under free. Refreshments available. DVDs, videos, books, photos, railroad supplies and more. Call (309) 339-2896. s Chili Supper – Brimfield E-Free Church Annual Chili and Soup Dinner is Sunday (Nov. 15) from 4:30-7 p.m. Chili, soups, hot dogs, drinks and dessert. Bring can goods for cost or cash donations. s Christmas Child – Bring shoe boxes with items for children suffering from poverty, disaster, disease or war. A donation of $7 is encouraged for shipping costs. Bring boxes to Elmwood Methodist Church or Brimfield Evangelical Church by Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. Visit Samaritanspurse.org for more info or call (309) 360-6372.
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Of Vets, roosters, hoopsters & solar savings
Rambling through central Illinois pondering solar energy. uuu You may notice this paper arrived one day later than usual (except in Farmington, where the Post Office always delivers a day late). Post offices were closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day, causing the delay. This is the first time we’ve tried a Friday distribution, but it could Jeff happen again ... LAMPE soon. While I dislike working Sundays (not just for Biblical reasons), that’s required for a paper to reach your mailbox by Thursday. Unless someone can convince me otherwise, in December we might alter our schedule to have The Weekly Post in your box on Fridays. Before changing, we want to hear your opinion. So speak up or forever hold your peace. ... Seeing what silliness can create a feud, is there any question that somewhere, somebody got in a fist fight with a neighbor whose portable blower sent leaves onto their property? uuu People who criticize Iowa are obviously not pheasant hunters, or very realistic about the sad political situation we endure in Illinois. I just got back from a six-day jaunt through the Hawkeye State and I can’t wait to go back west. Roosters
were abundant, people were scarce and I never once had to hear about Mike Madigan (the ultimate rooster) holding the state hostage. ... Sports of all sorts fascinate me. But my favorite Illinois pastime is basketball. So this is an exciting time. Sort of. Truth be told, Thanksgiving tournaments aren’t that exciting. It’s still football season. But once we get past November, I’ll be very interested to follow several hoops storylines: How will Brimfield’s boys handle being defending state champs? How will Bob Anderson do with more players thanks to the ROWVA-Williamsfield coop? Who will be the successor to Carson Cuevas as top gun in the area? There’s lots to anticipate in the months to come. uuu Newspapers don’t matter? Hah. It was only after reading a “Where are They Now� feature in the Peoria Journal Star that Princeville AD Jeff Kratzer and principal Rich Thole contacted John Gross about possibly coaching basketball for the Lady Princes. Gross, a two-time state champ, said in the article he was young enough to coach if anyone would hire him following his firing from Peoria Richwoods. Princeville reached out. Now it will be interesting to see how Gross adapts to small-school girls hoops. The bet here is he will do very well. ... Anyone have a hornet’s nest they need removed? I have a spot in the office that’s perfect for a display. ... The
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GUEST VOICES
Cooperating with police often a good idea
There’s been a lot in the news lately about cops and excessive force. In most instances, the excessive force stems from the person who is being detained refusing to follow orders. Things quickly deteriorate from there. If you go on the Internet, you Jon can find videos like “How to Get GALLAGHER Out of a Traffic Stop,” “What to Do if Stopped,” etc. Now maybe it’s because my brother is a former cop or because my daughter works as a 911 dispatcher, but it seems to me that if you want to be on your way and not have problems, it’s just easier to do what they ask you to do. It’s when the person being stopped tries to prove that they’re “smarter” than the cops by knowing “exactly what their rights are” that people get hurt. Or killed. I have some experience with that. My dad used to go to the Veteran’s Hospital in Iowa City for a medical problem. About every three months, he’d have to go visit the doctors
there while they oohed and ahhed, poked and prodded, hmmed and scratched their heads. About once a year, he had to go over and stay for a week. On one trip there when he was going to stay for a week, I took him and dropped him off. After I got him situated with his room and doctors, I headed back to Illinois. I wasn’t yet 25 years old. I got on the Interstate and had just cleared the Iowa City metropolitan area when I noticed a cop behind me, his red lights going full tilt. I checked my speed (less than 55 mph) and pulled over, thinking – hoping, actually – that he was just trying to get past me. He pulled over, too. Back then, when you got pulled over by a cop, it was OK to get out of your vehicle. You don’t want to do that nowadays, but in the early ’80s, it was acceptable. Since I was driving a van with no windows in the back, I opened my door and stepped out. I held my left hand against the side of the van and my right arm out to my side (showing that I was unarmed). Normally, I would walk to the back bumper of the van and wait (it
seems like I got pulled over a lot and had some practice). I didn’t get two steps. The cop had his driver’s door open, he was squatting behind it, and his gun was leveled at me through the open window in the door. So much for friendly Iowa cops. “Freeze!” he shouted, or something like that. “On the ground! Now!” No problem. My knees weren’t working that well by that point anyway, and gravity was about to take over, so down I went. I didn’t even bother to point out that it was hard to both freeze and get on the ground at the same time. By the time I was prone, two other cop cars had pulled up, each blocking a lane of traffic. A car on the other side of the Interstate came down and across the ditch that separated the two sides and stopped close to my front bumper. Each officer did the same thing when they stopped; they pointed a gun at me. Overhead, I could hear the whapwhap-whap of a helicopter although I never saw it. I was sort of busy inspecting the gravel on the shoulder of the road. Continued on Page 7
Thanks for Farmers State Bank’s generosity To the Editor: Crossroads Assembly of God Church in Elmwood, United Methodist Church of Elmwood, and New Hope Fellowship in Farmington would like to express sincere thanks to Farmers State Bank of Elmwood. Under the leadership of Fred Paige, more than $17,000 in grocery items were donated to local churches from the now-closed Astoria Hometown Market. Pastor Marla Bauler of the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood also assisted with this mission of mercy. On Oct. 12, 14 volunteers from three different churches took a UHaul, van, truck and two cars to Astoria, where they filled up the vehicles with items donated by Farmers State Bank. The grocery items were divided among three local food pantries. – Tim Cavallo, Pastor, Crossroads Assembly of God Church, Elmwood
Women-owned businesses flourishing
To the Editor: Women-owned businesses are gaining economic impact and clout. A National Women’s Business Council analysis of U.S. Census data from the 2012 Survey of Business Owners shows significant growth since 2007. As of 2012, there are 9.9 million women-owned businesses – a 27.5 percent increase. The analysis also showed that Women-owned businesses generated 1.6 trillion in total receipts, which is up from 1.2 trillion in 2007. That’s up 35 percent. For comparison, male-owned businesses saw an increase of 33 percent during the same period. While sole proprietorships account for 89.4 percent of businesses owned by women, employee hiring has also increased by 19.5 percent. African-American women own more than 1.5 million businesses
across the U.S., a 67.5 percent jump from 2007. There are 1.48 million Hispanic women-owned businesses in the U.S, an increase of 87.31 percent since 2007. And 754,874 Asian American women own businesses, up 44.3 percent from 2007. Another area of tremendous growth was in veteran womenowned businesses, which increased by 206 percent from 2007 to a total of 384,548 businesses nationwide. More than 100 Women’s Business Centers across the country offer counseling, business training and other services to women in business in all 50 states. The Center for Rural Affairs’ REAP Women’s Business Center has been proudly serving the women of Nebraska as part of the association since 2001. Visit www.cfra.org for more information about the REAP Women’s Business Center and other Center for Rural Affairs programs. – Monica Braun, Center for Rural Affairs
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ELMWOOD – A 32-year-old Canton man on Nov. 8 was arrested on state charges of calculated criminal disposal of hazardous waste after he refused to cooperate with Elmwood police on what would have been a local ordinance violation carrying a possible $700 fine, police said. Brandon Porter is accused of illegally dumping a tire, polyurethane, children’s toys and assorted trash at the Sweetwater Park site reserved for local residents to discard yard waste. Elmwood’s town “burn pile” has posted notices on its restrictions and is under 24-hour daily video surveillance. Porter and his blue 1999 Chevrolet S-10 truck were recorded in the Oct. 4 incident, according to reports. Elmwood police said they apprehended Porter at his Canton home and transported him to the Peoria County Jail.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Williamsfield firefighters, Knox County Sheriff’s police, and a crew from GHAS (the Galesburg Hospitals Ambulance Service) all responded to an emergency call about a possible accident with injuries about 3 a.m. Nov. 4 on Interstate 74. Responding crews found Tyrone Hardges, 46, of Galesburg, lying unconscious in the median next to a gray SUV parked in the median, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Hardges was partially undressed but there were no signs of trauma, police said. GHAS transported him to Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, where he was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, illegal transportation of alcohol, and improper parking on a roadway, according to reports. Hardges was transported to the Knox County Jail.
Princeville driver injured in two-car crash
PRINCEVILLE – AkronPrinceville firefighters about 8:45 a.m. Nov. 6 transported Kirsten Rasmussen, 22, of Princeville to
OSF St. Francis Medical Center after a wreck on Illinois Route 40, according to reports. Rasmussen was driving a 2000 Toyota Camry northbound on Route 40 when her car was struck by a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Brody Noonen, 19, of Princeville, police said.
Peoria driver injured in Princeville-Jubilee crash
WILLIAMSFIELD – A Peoria motorist on Nov. 4 was apparently injured in a two-car accident on Princeville-Jubilee Road, police said. Amanda Meyer, 18, was transported by AMT to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center after the 2015 Dodge Dart she was driving north on the blacktop struck the rear of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Debra Hart, 54 of Williamsfield, according to reports.
Motorist injured on Farmington Road
FARMINGTON – Tosha Koga, 34, of Farmington was transported to OSF St. Francis Medical Center by West Peoria Fire Department about 10 p.m. on Nov. 6 after a collision. According to police reports, the 2011 Ford Fusion Koga was driving eastbound on Farmington Road turned into the path of a westbound 2011 Ford Fusion driven by 19-year-old Hayley Hawton of Peoria and the vehicles collided.
Peoria County October crime data released
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its monthly Crime Statistics Report for October for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: • Brimfield city and township together had 1 theft, 3 accidents with no injuries, and 3 traffic tickets. • Elmwood city and township together had 1 assault and1 domestic battery. • Jubilee Township had 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property, 2 accidents without an injury and 3 traffic tickets. • Kickapoo had 1 residential burglary, 1 domestic battery. 1 drug arrest, 4 theft charges, 1 vandalism/criminal, 1 accident with
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an injury, 14 accidents without injuries, and 11 traffic tickets. • Millbrook had no incidents reported. • Princeville city and township together had 1 battery, 1 identity theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property, 7 accidents without injuries, and 8 traffic tickets. • Radnor had 1 drug arrest, 1 DUI, 4 accidents without injuries, and 5 traffic tickets. • Rosefield had 1 theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property, 1 DUI, 1 accidents with no injuries, and 5 traffic tickets.
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• YATES CITY – Taryn Johnson, 24, of Yates City on Oct. 30 was ticketed for improper lane usage after she apparently lost control of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix she was driving westbound on Farmington Road and struck a 2001 Dodge Neon driven by 23year-old Thomas Cook of Farmington, according to reports. Johnson told police she thought her vehicle had a defective wheel bearing. • Mikkel Ista, 21, of Brimfield on Nov. 6 was arrested for theft of less than $500 and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Samantha Zerfass, 30, of Edwards on Nov. 6 was arrested on an Elmwood ordinance violation for marijuana and issued a Notice To Appear, also held for a Tazewell County warrant for an open DUI case and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Korey Zinser, 26, of Princeville on Nov. 7 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer Accidents
• Oct. 30: Laura Fuller of Trivoli on Illinois Route 8 near Taylor Road in Kickapoo Township. • Oct. 31: Ariel Gardner of Princeville on Illinois Route 91 near Mendell Road in Princeville Township. • Nov. 1: Jeffrey Bassham of East Peoria on Interstate 74 near Bell School Road in Brimfield Township. • Nov. 3: Michael Dutton of Brimfield on Kickapoo-Edwards Road near Valley View in Kickapoo Township. • Nov. 5: Erin Frankens of Peoria on Illinois Route 8 near Hein Lane in Kickapoo Township.
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Once again it’s time to pack the Christmas shoe boxes. Please help a child that’s suffering from poverty, disaster, disease or war. Boxes may be picked up at participating churches. You may use any shoe box or purchase a plastic one. A donation of $7.00 is encouraged for shipping costs. Either enclose it in your box or you can donate online to receive a tracking label. Attach the label to your box and you will receive an email about which country it was delivered to. Drop off Nov. 21 by 9:00 am to the Elmwood Methodist Church and the Brimfield Evangelical Free Church. You may also take your box to the Northwoods Church by Nov. 23. Visit samaritanspurse.org. For more information contact Elmwood Methodist Church at 742-7221 or Shannon Courtright at 360-6372.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – The Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative tax levy of $3,415,286, which would break down to spending about 78 percent for education purposes, 9 percent for operations and maintenance and 4.5 percent for transportation. The levy “is a 3.37 percent increase from last year and will result in an approximate tax rate of $4.38,” said Superintendent Tim Farquer. The proposed levy will be on display for 30 days and is scheduled for a public hearing before consideration at the board’s December 14 meeting. In other financial news, Teresa Welch from the Galesburg accounting firm of Blucker, Kneer & Associates reported on the routine annual audit, which showed a stable picture and some good news as far as property values. The assessed valuation of the disFor The Weekly Post
trict increased for the first time in five years, she said – a 1.58-percent improvement from last year, from $74,174,455 to $75,348,289. As far as the Illinois State Board of Education financial profile designation, Williamsfield scored a 3.65, which is classified as “Recognition.” The state has a scale of 1.00 to 4.00 – Recognition (3.54-4.00), Review (3.08-3.53), Early Warning (2.62-3.07) and Watch (1.00-2.61). The District has more than 300 days cash on hand, which helps the overall situation despite this year’s deficits: $219,000 in the Education Fund, $108,000 in Operations & Maintenance. “A large part of how our Fiscal Year ’16 financial numbers end up depends on what happens at the state level,” Farquer said. “Thus far there has been little movement. Some type of ‘great compromise’ could drop at any time, but more than likely this stalemate will last into the 2016 calendar year.
“This type of financial uncertainty is why we continue the practice of carrying cash on hand.” In other news: • A work day is set for Saturday (Nov. 14) to get the District’s ball fields ready for spring. Two loads of ball diamond dirt were recently delivered in to address decades-old drainage issues. • On Tuesday (Nov. 17), Williamsfield’s STEM [ScienceTechnology-Engineering-Math] team will go to Growmark in Bloomington to participate in the fall STEM Learning Exchange Competition. • The Board approved extending the Mid-County Football Coop for two years. • Summer building upgrades ranging from building security and renovated music and French rooms to office consolidation and a reconfigured entrance were discussed for consideration next month.
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One of the cop cars used their loud speaker and barked, “Come out of the van with your hands raised.” I have no idea who they were talking to because I was alone; Dad was back at the hospital. Then again, the van didn’t have windows in the side (two in the back door were covered with a thing where I could see out but you couldn’t see in). Before I could tell them I was alone, I heard one of the police radios squawk something about “the
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excess funds in other programs. State law not only caps the amount of money school districts can collect locally each year; it also limits the growth of tax rates in some funds, such as education and operations and maintenance – but not transportation. So revenues collected there can go anywhere wealthy districts want to put it. For example, in DuPage County, much of the revenue Queen Bee Elementary District 16 levied locally for busing is used elsewhere. Nine nearby districts combined to transfer more than $13 million from their transportation budgets to other funds last year, according to the Daily Herald. “This system punishes poor school districts twice,” Asplund continues. “First, the state’s funding formula is already set up to give property-wealthy districts license to generate dollars that far exceed the state’s designated foundation level of $6,119 per child (the minimum amount of money the state says is recommended to spend per child in Illinois, which is much too low a number). “Then, due to the fact that they can also generate enough local revenue to fund their transportation program without the
state’s help, they are able to move those monies into the classroom via a fund transfer to the education fund. This state continues to turn its back on its poor, rural students.” In The Weekly Post area, superintendents have to scramble. “We needed to transfer funds from $300,000 from Working Cash to cover our shortfall,” Duling says. In Elmwood, Superintendent Chad Wagner says, “One of our major shifts the past year was selling our old buses and electing to go with newer, leased vehicles. This allows us to budget on a fixed rate for the vehicles while spending less on repairs and maintenance, personnel and time. “Proration continues to be a concern with mandated categoricals, especially in transportation,” Wagner continues. “In FY11, we received about $325,000 in regular and special education funding from the state. In FY12 and FY13, that amount decreased to around $200,000. In FY14, it was reduced to approximately $160,000, and last year (FY15), the payments we received were less than $100,000.” The “mandated categoricals” include required spending on lunch/breakfast; regular transportation; reading improvement; career and technical education; standards, assessment and accountability; and Special Education transportation, personnel and other needs.
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Williamsfield Superintendent Tim Farquer says, “Our Board of Education has historically kept cash on hand to absorb this type of disruption.” In Brimfield, Superintendent Joe Blesssman adds, “In 2014-2015, Brimfield received three payments from the State. In 2015-2016, Brimfield is only anticipating one payment. Due to our reserves, we have not had to move funds. We are currently levying $.20 in our transportation levy, which is accounting for approximately $217,000 of our revenue.” The area’s biggest district, Farmington, is trying to stop the bleeding. “We transferred $200,000 out of General State Aid that normally stays in the education fund to help slow the losses in the transportation fund,” Asplund says. Elsewhere, some school districts charge parents of bused students an additional fee for transportation services, but that alternative isn’t attractive around here. “I feel that asking parents to provide transportation is an unrealistic request, as the majority of families have dual-working parents, and they rely on their schools to provide transportation for their children,” Wagner says. Likewise, raising local taxes isn’t realistic. “I am not sure asking more in property taxes from local taxpayers is the answer,” says Princeville’s Duling. “In my opinion, the State needs to revise how it funds
schools, taking the pressure off of local property taxes.” Asplund agrees. “We need our representatives in Springfield to be aware that the state continues to underfund transportation and this is a disproportionate hardship on rural students and school districts,” he says. “The funding system in Illinois is set up to benefit wealthy, metropolitansuburban students and school districts. This must change. We encourage community members to phone or write lettersemails to our elected officials.” Blessman thinks funding should reflect local resources and local needs. “In areas with high population density (suburbs), there tends to be higher Equalized Assessed Valuations with smaller geographic districts,” he says. “Downstate, where many districts are rural, EAVs are lower and districts are geographically larger. These rural districts cannot levy enough locally and rely on State funding.” Farquer is sympathetic but wants to be realistic. “We can work to influence policy in Springfield, but at the end of the day, we have to focus on what we can control,” he says. “We are nearing the point where we will see neighboring districts working together to transport kids, which, quite frankly, will probably increase operational efficiency for us all.”
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Flu shots critical for diabetics With the recognition of National Diabetes Month during November, this is a particularly important month to remind people with diabetes to get a flu vaccine. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone six months and older should be vaccinated against the flu, it is particularly important that people with diabetes, even well-controlled diabetes, protect themselves from the flu. The flue is a respiratory illness that can lead to severe medical complications. “People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious flurelated complications from an influenza virus. This is because diabetes can make the immune system less able to fight infections and getting the flu makes it harder to control blood sugar,” states Jean Bellisario, Director of Infectious Disease at Peoria CityCounty Health Department. “According to the
CDC, over 1 in 3 flu-related hospitalizations are people with diabetes. Vaccinating against the flu can help prevent the flu and the need for many of these hospitalizations. The flu vaccines have a very long safety record in people with diabetes and they are very effective.” Bellisario adds, “Along with the flu vaccine, remember to include Pneumonia vaccines into a diabetes management plan. People with diabetes are also at increased risk of pneumonia during flu season.” While there has been little flu activity in Central Illinois and across the United States so far this season, flu outbreaks do traditionally occur from fall through winter.
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PET FOOD DRIVE
Third and sixth-graders in Amber Sampier’s physical education classes at Brimfield Grade School were the top collectors of pet food in a food drive for the Tazewell Animal Protection Society. The students collected 1,075 items.
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Still time to submit fiber art pieces for craft show
PRINCEVILLE – There’s still time to submit your fiber art pieces for the Lillie M. Evans Library Fiber Arts and Fabric Crafts Show. Homemade items made with natural or synthetic fibers such as quilts, felted items, weavings, baskets, origami, knit and crochet works, needlepoint and sewn items will be accepted through Friday (Nov. 13) at 5 p.m. There is no cost to participate or to view the show. The Fiber Arts & Fabric Crafts Show will be on display from Nov. 16 to Dec. 5 at the LME Library, 207 N Walnut Ave in Princeville. This is an exhibition only show and can be viewed during the library’s regular open hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-5p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A closing-night reception will be held during Holiday Homecoming on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4-7 p.m. This free event is open to all. Refreshments will be served. To learn more, call (309) 3854540 or email lill@lmelibrary.org.
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PEORIA – “Sustainability: Why Should We Care About Water?” will be the focus of the discussion
at the Nov. 18 Drinks & Dialogue program hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hearth Restaurant, 4604 N. Prospect Avenue, Peoria Heights. The event will be facilitated by League members and led by Robert Fuessle of Bradley University. Dr. Fuessle earned his Masters and PhD degrees in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He is a specialist in the area of hazardous waste treatment and management modeling for environmental systems, stabilizing hazardous wastes, environmental management and policy analysis and environmental risk assessment.
Peoria Train Fair set for ICC this Sunday
EAST PEORIA – The Peoria Train Fair pulls in to the Illinois Central College East Peoria campus on schedule Sunday (Nov. 15) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Model Railroad Club in Peoria and Pekin’s River City Model Railroad Club. Admission is $3 for adults. Kids, 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. Whether you are a model railroad enthusiast, a train buff, or just someone who is looking for unique
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holiday gifts, there will be something for everybody. It’s a great time to see the latest products and talk to those who can answer attendee’s questions. The operating layouts return to the Train Fair this year courtesy of the River City Model Railroad Club, giving attendees an idea of what is possible in model railroading. “Run a Train” returns as kids can take turns as engineers and run selected trains on a small layout. All proceeds from the fair support the Illinois Valley Model Railroad Club in Peoria and River City Model Railroad Club in Pekin and their efforts to highlight and promote the hobby of model railroading to all.
Wildlife Prairie Park wildlife waddle Nov. 28
HANNA CITY – On Nov. 28, Wildlife Prairie Park invites all to the Wildlife Waddle. This special day at the Park will feature a series of scheduled, guided hikes through the animal trails as well as animal programs, and mapped hiking trails for those interested in a challenge. Join us as we all come to the Park and walk off that huge Thanksgiving meal. Guided hikes will take place starting at 10 a.m. and will be held every hour with the last guided hike leaving at 2 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay until the Park closes at 4:30 p.m.
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Winter care of clematis includes pruning By RON DIETER
Recently I’ve been asked about caring for clematis vines during the winter. Some gardeners ignore their clematis and prune it only after it threatens to tear the gutters off the house. Others carefully prune every couple weeks, guiding young vines carefully over the trellis. The fact is, most clematis will survive either treatment, but the rule books spell out the official pruning methods recommended by the horticultural cognoscenti. The experts divide clematis varieties into three groups, based upon when they flower. Each group is pruned a different way. You need to know which variety you have in order to prune it correctly. Group A includes all the earlyflowering clematis. They bloom in April and May from buds produced the previous season. That means they should not be pruned until right after they flower. If you prune them at this time of year, you won’t kill the plant but you will be cutting off next spring’s flowers. It’s fine, however, to prune out dead and broken vines and to trim back a straggler here and there now or anytime. This group includes Clematis montana, C. alpina, and C. macropetala. Group B includes large-flowered hybrids that bloom in June from last season’s wood. Don’t prune these back now, but rather trim back any dead and weak stems in March by For The Weekly Post
cutting back the stem tips to the topmost pair of green buds. Old mature vines tend to get bare and ugly at the base. When this happens you can either hide the vines legs by planting something in front of it or you can cut the whole thing back to about 20 inches after the flush of blooms in June is over. Then the vine will either die (not likely if well established) or rejuvenate itself quickly. C. ‘Nelly Moser’ and C. ‘Henryi’ are representatives of this group. Group C is the late-flowering clematis and, as you might expect, they bloom on the new season’s growth. Chances are, if you have a clematis that has been in your landscape for a long time, it belongs to this group. These vines should be cut back to about 15 or 20 inches above the ground every March. Some gardeners cut them back now and that’s fine. Others don’t even own a pruning shears and their vines do just fine. The point is that this is the easiest group to handle because they do fine in spite of how they are cared for. The common and popular C. x jackmanii with its large purple
flowers, C. viticella, which bloom most of the summer, and C. ternifolia (paniculata, maximowicziana), the sweet autumn clematis, all belong to this group. Don’t be afraid to prune established clematis vines. You’re not going to kill them with a pruning shears and I’ve never seen a clematis that couldn’t benefit from a snip or two. The worst that will happen is that you will lose some flowers for one season. If your clematis has been struggling, the problem might be environment. A clematis likes its head in the sun and its feet in the shade, so it performs best when planted in a sunny location with roots shaded by complimentary shrubs or perennials. Now (or very early spring) is a good time to move a clematis if necessary. Make sure the soil is moist and dig as large a rootball as practical. You may need help and a wheelbarrow because the rootball of a mature clematis is can be two feet wide and deep. Water well and apply two or three inches of mulch. Before winter sets in, make sure the soil around the base of the vines is well mulched to conserve moisture. Check the trellis to be sure it is secure. A loose trellis could cause the base of the vines to become injured and broken in winter winds. And if the Old Man Winter gets cantankerous, loose trellises may end up several blocks away by next spring.
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Princeville board OK’s bond By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – In a state financial situation that could go from bad to worse at any moment, the Princeville Board of Education is hoping for the best but planning for the worst. Considering that Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-majority General Assembly both are toying with a property-tax freeze that would severely limit local revenues to schools and municipalities, the Board on Tuesday took steps to refinance its debt and approved an “intent” to someday issue Working Cash Bonds. The board also OK’d a proposed tax levy that would keep the tax rate about the same. “Working with our bonding company, we found a way to refinance current debt – bonds – in a way that will help us raise our debt limit in case the property-tax freeze becomes reality,” said Princeville Superintendent Shannon Duling. “By refinancing, we will be able to decrease our interest rates and use the savings to make our construction bond payment.” The District also may be able to For The Weekly Post
lower its tax rate and save money overall, while preparing for the State to freeze local property taxes. Part of that preparation is the Board empowering the issuance of up to $2 million in Working Cash Bonds, a legal requirement to be able to do so. “The Board does not plan on actually issuing any Working Cash Bonds,” Duling said, “but felt it was important to have a ‘safety net,’ just in case something catastrophic were to happen in the near future. We are very concerned with State funding, the possible pension cost shift, and the possible property-tax freeze.” The state Senate in August passed a bill freezing local property taxes for two years and changing the state’s General State Aid formula with some undefined mechanism. That vote was 37-1, with 18 voting Present. After the bill was sent to the House, it was assigned to the Executive Committee and has a final action deadline of Dec. 4. “If something [in Springfield] does happen, we could adjust,” Duling said. “If not, we could still issue a bond Continued on Page 13
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years down the road if whoever’s in charge of the District gets in a difficult position. Or we could use that for anything from a parking lot to the track. “Again, the Board does not plan on issuing Working Cash Bonds,” he continued. “They are issuing the ‘intent’ just in case they are put in a position where there are no other revenue streams and money would need to be diverted from the Education Fund (teacher salaries, student instructional supplies, etc.). “The last thing we would want Answers on Page 14
to do is cut staff due to an unforeseen financial expenditure outside of the District's control.” Meanwhile, the proposed tax levy of $4.2 million devotes 67 percent to the Education Fund, 10 percent to Operations and Maintenance, and 4 percent to Transportation, records show. Princeville C.U.S.D.’s tax rate is 5.71, which went into effect last year after voters approved the increase in a referendum to help with major construction. Levy paperwork is available for inspection before a public hearing prior to the Board’s next regular
meeting on Dec. 8. In other news, • a K-2 parents meeting is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the gym to discuss standards-based report cards; • construction remains on schedule; • a writing committee is working on guidelines for Grades 6-12 to use in all disciplines to ensure consistent standards are applied; and • cafeteria employee Darlene Bultemeier turned in her retirement notice.
Galesburg art show opening
GALESBURG – The Galesburg Civic Art Center will host an exhibition of work in oil by Larry Jon Davis and glass by Michelle Hamilton, Friday (Nov. 13) to Dec. 23 in the Joanne R. Goudie Gallery. An opening reception will be held today from 5-7 p.m., and is open and free to the public. Music is provided by Ada and The Shubies, along with free light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Also opening in the Blick Gallery is an exhibition of work by Marcia Fox of Wataga and Rose Moore of Rio. Davis is a native Iowan who relocated to Knoxville after retiring from academia in 2010. Davis has pursued an active studio and exhibition schedule since his undergraduate experience at the University of Iowa in the 1960s. Hamilton is a contemporary glass artist and the owner of Zaximo Studios in St. Louis. Galesburg Civic Art Center regular hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Galesburg Civic Art Center at 114 E. Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401, (309) 3427415 or visit www.galesburgarts.org.
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YATES CITY – Dale E. Broadfield, Sr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at 5:55 a.m. at his farmstead where he was born. He was born on March 28, 1924, in Yates City, to Lloyd C. and Florence (Bowman) Broadfield. He married Elizabeth (Lacey) Broadfield origi- Broadfield nally on July 21, 1956 in Galesburg and later married on May 8, 2007 at St. Matthew’s Church in Farmington. She survives. He is also survived by three children, Denise (Mike) Slater of Bartonville, Dale Broadfield, Jr. of Yates City, and Jean Ann (Stew Fuller) Ashton of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Allison Slater, Kyle Slater, and Stacy (Bill) Lotz; and one great-grandchild, Sophie Lotz. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eldon Broadfield, who was killed on Corregidor in World War II. Dale graduated from Yates City High School in 1942. He was a self-employed farmer throughout his lifetime. He was also a member of the Peoria County Farm Bureau and St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington. Funeral services were held at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington on Nov. 7. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial of ashes will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Elba Salem Fire Department. Oaks-Hines Funeral home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
James Roy Cecil
ELMWOOD – Elmwood – James “Jim” Roy Cecil, 75, of Elmwood, formerly of Maquon, passed away at 3:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. Cecil 4, 2015, in Peo-
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American Legion, then transferred his membership to the Knoxville American Legion Post #749. Jim was a member of the Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood, the Farmington Moose Lodge, and a 60-plus-year member of the Maquon United Methodist Church. He was a former trustee of the church, as well as a past trustee for the City of Maquon. Jim was an avid and loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, and spent his 75th birthday in Missouri with his family enjoying a game. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought Jim much happiness. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him. A funeral service to honor Jim’s life was held Nov. 9, 2015, at the Maquon United Methodist Church. Burial was in Maquon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria IL 61637 or the Maquon United Methodist Church. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville handled arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
ria. Jim was born Nov. 16, 1939, in Galesburg, the son of Kenneth and Margaret Martin Cecil. He married Donna Pierce, his wife of nearly 38 years, at the Maquon United Methodist Church on Nov. 11, 1977. She survives. Also surviving are his mother Margaret of Maquon; four children, Steve Parker of Maquon; Stephanie (Walt) Knox of Maquon; Stacy Dikeman (John Mary Lou Record Wisniewski) of Hanover Park, IL; FARMINGTON – Mary Lou and Jamie (Geoff) Monari of Elmwood; seven grandchildren, Dustin Record, 84, of Ellisville died Nov. 7 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist (Casey) Knox, Shawn Knox, in Peoria. Travis Knox, Kelsey Knox, Justin A 1948 graduate of Farmington (Erin) Dikeman, Mathew (Emily) Dikeman, and Kailey Monari; four High School and the Cottage School of Nursing in 1951, she great-grandchildren, Lilyann, was a nurse for 62 years, starting Rune, Linus, and Kameron and one brother, Don Cecil of Maquon Spoon River Home Health Service with her daughter in 1993. and one sister, Roberta (Roger) Survivors include her husband, Wilson of Knoxville. Jim is preFrank Record; daughter Susan ceded in death by his father. (Brian) Platt of Ellisville; two Jim graduated from Valley High granddaughters, Taylor and School in 1957 and joined the Army, where he was stationed at Megan; three nieces, Carla AnderFort Leonard Wood. After his milison, Sundra Edwards, and REPAIRS ON ALL AUTOS AND(Don) DIESELS tary service, he worked for Maytag Cathy Stewart; and nephew Steve 5 QT. OIL CHANGE askStewart. about our Lawn as an inspector and in the ware-Call and (Lyn) Mower Specials house for 35 years, retiring in Services will be at 11 a.m. on Push Mower: Oil, spark14,plugs, (not synthetic oil) 1992. Saturday, Nov. at AndersonFree at Elm- blades sharpened $25.00 He then began working Sedgwick Funeral Home in FarmTire School Rotationas Riding oil,the oil Rev. filter,Ken sparkplug, wood Elementary a cus- Mower: ington, Harris with Every todian, where heOilwas a dedicated blades sharpened $32.00 will be from officiating. Visitation Change and loyal employee for 14 years. 2 Cylinder Riding Mower: oil, oil filter, 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday (Nov. 13) at Fluids also Most recently Jim began working theblades funeralsharpened home. Burial will folspark plugs, $50.00 checked at Hy-Vee in Peoria as a floral and low the service at Oak Ridge We are a fair shop, with fair grocery deliveryHours: driver.Monday thru Friday Cemetery. prices and honest repairs. 8:00and amcom- 4:30 pm. Condolences He was a past trustee may be left online at Now accepting 24015 W. Farmington Rd (Rt. 116) major credit or mander of the former Maquon www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com. 309-245-2525 for appointment debit cards
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Betty Yates
ELMWOOD – Mrs. Betty Lorraine Yates, 94, formerly of 207 Lincoln St., Galesburg, died at 5:49 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. She was born Jan.3, 1921, in Galesburg to Ralph C. and Mabel Cool Dixon. Yates She was married to Lowell Yates for almost 64 years. They married on Aug. 29, 1941 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2005. Betty is survived by a daughter, Dottie (and Jack) Frame of Elmwood; a son, Dr. Roger (and Carleen) Yates of Carpentersville; a sister, Dorothy Clatt of East Peoria; a sister-in-law, Gwen Dixon of Red Lion, Pa.; three grandchildren, Chris Frame, Zack Yates and Kyle Yates, three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Dixon and Richard Dixon; and four sisters, Evelyn Moore, Merle Edoff, Delores Goddard and Rose Marie Kremer. Betty was a 1939 graduate of Galesburg High School. She retired from Dunsworth Book Store in 1979 after working there for 15 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the church’s Women’s Circle. She was an excellent cook and loved to bake. She loved to play Bunco with eight good friends. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, Lowell, and their grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, Mother and Grandmother. Betty’s family would like to thank the staff of Seminary Manor and OSF Hospice for the excellent and loving care they gave to Betty over the past six years. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Pastor Mary Runge offici-
ating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 Thursday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to OSF Hospice. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.com.
Donna Brookhart
BRIMFIELD – Donna Jean Brookhart, 76, of Peoria, sister of men from Brimfield and Elmwood, died Nov. 7 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Brookhart; daughters Debbie (Levi) Blair of North Pekin, Susan Canty of Peoria and Katie (Paul) Coogan and Tracy (Steve) Smith, both of Wauwatosa, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; and siblings Gerald (Linda) Carroll of Elmwood, Richard (Caroll) Carroll of Brimfield, and Betty (Bob) Gorman of Peoria. A memorial Mass was Nov. 11 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Mary Schmeiser
FARMINGTON – Mary B. Schmeiser, 97, of Farmington, died Nov. 1 at Farmington Country Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include two children, Maryann (James) Morrison of Mapleton and James Paul Schmeiser of Key Largo, Fla.; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A celebration of life service was held Nov. 5 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with burial at Stronghurst Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at banksandbeals.com.
Greg Shotsberger
FARMINGTON – Gregory J. Shotsberger, 74, of East Peoria, formerly of Farmington, died Nov. 2 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. A 1959 graduate of Farmington East High School, he is survived by his wife, Emily (Kackson) Shotsberger; children, Tammy (Jim) Garrott of East Peoria and Kevin (Marissa Emerson) Shots-
berger of Columbus, Ohio; one grandchild, Madelyn Garrott; one sister, Marcia Boyer of Peoria; one cousin, JoAnn Smith of Dundee, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The family planned a private remembrance. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
Sue Stuckel
FARMINGTON – Linda Sue Stuckel, 65, of Rapatee, sister of a Farmington man, died Nov. 5 at her residence. Surviving is her mother, Betty of Rapatee; two brothers, Jack (Emmy) Stuckel of Farmington and John (Bev) Stuckel of Rapatee; and one sister, Rhonda (John G) Hagen of Rapatee. Services were Nov. 10 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Jonathon Zeglen
FARMINGTON – Jonathon Andrew Zeglen, 52, of Farmington, died Nov. 6 at Methodist Medical Center. Survivors include daughters Nicole Zeglen and Melissa Zeglen, both of Farmington; brother Daniel Zeglen of Green River, Wyo.; sister Kathryn (Scott) Quartier of Westville; and his father, Adolph Zeglen Jr. of Farmington. Preceding him in death is his mother Eleanor (Eveland) Zeglen. Services were Nov. 11 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Cremation rights were accorded and burial will be at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.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
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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
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FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 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
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright
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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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High school basketball season tip off Monday (Nov. 16) for girls and will start Nov. 21 for boys. Among the early intriguing girls games is a clash between Princeville and Brimfield on Monday at Princeville. That same day, Farmington will be at the Fulton County Tournament while Elmwood will play at the Ridgewood Tournament Monday (Nov. 16) through Saturday (Nov. 21), opening against Monmouth-Roseville. We will print complete girls and boys basketball schedules in our Nov. 19 edition. Junior high – While high school girls are just starting to play, the junior high schedule is nearing an end. Seventh-grade regionals open Nov. 21. Princeville is in the Class 7-2A Mossville Regional and the Colfax Ridgeview Sectional, while Brimfield and Elmwood are both in the Peoria St. Vincent de Paul Re-
gional and the Lewistown Sectional. In Class 7-3A, Farmington will host its own regional and will compete in the Washington Sectional. Boys junior high games are also underway. IHSA honors Vets – On Veterans Day the IHSA announced two new initiatives aimed at recognizing and giving back to military veterans who also serve as IHSA Officials. The first is a new patch for officials who are U.S. Military Veterans that reads “U.S. Veteran” in red letters over a blue background, and is framed by a white star on each side (see above). The patch will be worn on the right arm sleeve by officials, just below the area designated for the display of the U.S. flag. “This patch is a great honor and I will be putting it on my shirt,” said United States Navy Veteran and IHSA basketball and softball official Daimon Russell of Edwardsville, an Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class
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who served in support of Desert Storm in one of his deployments. IHSA Officials who are Veterans will log-on to the IHSA Officials Center and provide their military documentation there, at which point they will receive a free patch. In addition to the new patches, beginning in 2015-16, the IHSA will also begin to offer each Veteran one free renewal of their IHSA license. The Association will use the patch documentation information to determine the free licensures, with the number of free licenses provided each year to be determined based on the total number of registered Veterans. The IHSA issued more than 12,000 licenses to officials in 201415 in the following sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
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“We’re looking for senior leaders to step up and for freshmen to be playing like sophomores by Christmas,” Blane said. “We’ll have very good team quickness, and we’re also motivated to win the 800th game in program history this season.” The girls program heads into the season with a 783-304 mark overall, including a 386-101 run under Blane’s guidance. All-conference players Shayla McCormick (10.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg) and Kenzie Schlipf (7.3 ppg) are also back for their senior seasons. Izzy Ott and Chloe Bowe will return starting experience to the team, and Nicole Thurman should contribute. The freshman class looks to be strong for the Lady Indians with Camryn Swietek, Kamryn Cuevas, Delaney Smith, Mallory Meinke, and Mariah Millman looking to help the team’s efforts. “I plan to use them for some significant minutes in our rotation, especially when we are pressing,” Blane said. “Between the freshmen class and the senior class they have a combined three state titles (in junior high) and one runner-up finish.” Swietek, Cuevas and Schlipf are all 5-foot-10 and offer better height than Blane is accustomed to. Elmwood One year after rolling to a 19-6, best-ever finish that ended in a regional semifinal loss to Peoria Christian, the Lady Trojans will aim for more conservative goals. “We will be young this season,” Elmwood coach Gregg Meyers said. “We will probably struggle early, but aim to improve by the middle of
the year.” Evidence of this comes from the loss of graduates Shyann Jones, Ashley Perryman, Abby Frietsch and Hannah Huber – a quartet that combined for 30 of Elmwood’s 49.8 points per game. Seniors this season are Morgan Ledbetter (6.6 ppg, 3.9 rpg) and Jordan Jones. Allie Meyers, who was team leader in scoring at 11 ppg and rebounding at 9.3 rpg, is also back. Two additional juniors, Regan McFall and Rachel Jacobson (3.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg), figure to be in the starting lineup. Sophomore Grace LaFollet will round out the players who will be heavily counted on. “We definitely have a solid six, but we’ll really be looking for depth after that,” coach Meyers said. “There will be growing pains until that happens.” Farmington Four of five starters graduated from Farmington’s 16-15 team of last season. “We will definitely be looking for scoring this year,” Farmington coach Jimmy Jordan said. “I am excited about our balance of experience and youth.” Rylie Putrich is the lone senior on the team, but there’s a lot of help from juniors Abbey Brown, Julia DePriest, Meghan Wherley, Hannah Streitmatter, Jayde Runyon and newcomer Sophie Hemp. Brown is the top scorer back after averaging 5.67 ppg and grabbing 3.4 rpg. Several sophomores could be called on, including Morgan Powell, Michaela Uryasz, Payton Peckham, Haley Huls, Megan Gilstrap and Emily Buster.
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ALICE M. THOMPSON, on September 14, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to NANCY U. WELKER, of 1804 North Eden Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536, and DOUGLAS P. THOMPSON, of 1604 North Eden Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 6th day of May, 2016 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Austin Sims, Elmwood
Austin Sims was the starting quarterback for the Elmwood-Brimfield football team and is a pitcher for Brimfield-Elmwood baseball. Austin is planning to go on to a four-year college or university where he will pursue a degree in criminal justice and continue playing baseball. Sims said one moment he would remember forever was his first start as a pitcher in baseball, against Galesburg. As he took the mound Austin recalled his hands shaking with nerves, but as he worked through his emotions and the first few innings, he began pitching better and better. Even though it wasn’t his greatest performance as a pitcher, being part of that win against Galesburg, a team B-E had never beaten in baseball, is something Austin will remember for a long time to come. While reflecting on various experiences, Sims said one thing he learned from sports was to not get down. Sims put this belief into practice during the Farmington football game this year. Each time the team took the field they kept a positive attitude and, in the end, Elmwood came out on top. Although Austin is a leader on the team, he still relies on his teammates to get him through games. Sims said he relies on Sam Marincic because Sam never gives up and has a nose for the end zone. Austin said he is sure he will miss the supportive community and fans of Elmwood and Brimfield, but hopes that he will make just as many great memories in college. – Erik Davis Sponsored by The Weekly Post
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Instead, E-B yielded six unanswered touchdowns. Elmhurst quarterback Luke Ricobene passed for 280 yards and five touchdowns. “They just picked on us through the air and ran some route trees that had us confused,” Hollis said. “And we didn’t get it fixed.” Immaculate Conception also got 152 rushing yards from running back Jordan Rowell, who got most in the second half. Rowell saw plenty of action as the game went to a running clock with 2:34 left in the third after IC went up 48-7. “They were the better team,” Hollis said. “Could we have made it closer? Probably. On a wet field like last week, that might have negated their speed some. “But in a 10-game series, we Elmhurst IC 48 Elmwood-Brimfield 7 Elmwood-Brim. 7 0 0 0 – 7 14 20 14 0 – 48 Elmhurst IC
Scoring Summary First Quarter IC - Cheng 16 pass from Ricobene (Buffo kick) EB - Harkness 25 run (Hedrick kick) IC - Jordan 21 pass from Ricobene (Buffo kick) Second Quarter IC - Guinan 30 pass from Ricobene (Buffo kick) IC - Guinan 30 pass from Ricobene
would not have the advantage.” Still for Hollis, winning another Prarieland Conference title, losing only to a pair of quarterfinalists and reaching the second-round of the playoffs was an accomplishment on a team that had to replace nine starters on either side of the ball. Next year’s adjustment will not be as great for the Trojans, as E-B will lose 10 starters in its group of 14 graduating seniors. “Last year we lost the linemen almost across the board,” Hollis said. “This year it’s kind of alternating (graduations) on the line, which is easier to deal with.” Returnees include the top two rushers: Sam Marincic ran for 888 yards and 15 touchdowns and had 202 yards and four scores as a wideout. Hard-running Harkness
(Buffo kick) IC - Rowell 2 run (kick failed) Third Quarter IC - Callses 8 pass from Ricobene (Buffo kick) IC - Rowell 18 run (Buffo kick) Team Statistics IC EB First downs 24 9 Rushes-Yds 32-241 51-187 Yds per carry 7.5 3.7 5-3-1 Comp-Att-Int 22-30-0 280 2 Pass yds 1-1 3-1 Fumbles-lost 1-5 Penalties-yards 8-90
rumbled for 811 yards and nine TDs. Part-time back Hayden Golemon also returns after running for 191 yards and three scores. “We took a bigger hit on defense than on offense” in terms of graduation, Hollis said. “But there are some good younger kids coming up (from a 7-1 JV team). If nothing else, there are numers so there’s going to be plenty of competition.” Competition extends to the field, as the oft-weak E-B schedule will be bolstered with an Aug. 26 season-opener at traditional powerhouse Stark County. Here’s the remaining eight games next season, in order: vs. Annawan-Wethersfield; at Peoria Heights-Quest; vs. Havana; at West Prairie; vs. Illini West; at Farmington; at Knoxville; vs. Rushville-Industry.
Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Harkness 16-80, Marincic 8-28, Groeper 1-35, Teubel 3-18, Hart 4-18, Fales 6-12, Metz 1-10, Sims 9-(minus-12), Golemon 2-(minus-3). IC: Rowell 16-152, Eatmen 12-66, Ricobene 2-25. Passing - EB: Sims 3-5-1-2. IC: Ricobene 22-30-0-276. Receiving - EB: White 1-2, Lenzi 1-3, Marincic 1-(minus-3). Tackles: EB: Husemann 9, B.Novak 8, Wilbur 6, Gerontes 6, Hart 5, White 4, Fales 4, Harkness 4.
PLAYOFF RESULTS Last Week’s Second Round Class 1A Stark County 42, Forreston 16 Class 2A Annawan-W. 30, Fieldcrest 20 Class 3A Elmhurst Immaculate Conception 48, Elmwood-Brimfield 7 This Week’s Quarterfinals • Class 1A – Stark County (11-0) at Polo (11-0), Saturday, 2 p.m. • Class 2A – Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) at Spring Valley Hall (9-2), Saturday, 2 p.m.
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Elmwood-Brimfield junior Derek McCoy ran 21st overall in Saturday’s Class 1A state cross country meet to earn All-State honors. McCoy’s time of 15:21 was third-fastest among state qualifiers who return next season. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
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“The goal was to get a trophy. We knew we were not going to win unless Tolono blew up,” Meyers said. “But maybe we could get a trophy and then come back and have a chance to run for more next year.” Instead E-B saw strong finishes by competitors. Runner-up Shelbyville (124 points) had four runners in the top 40 but was 94 points back. St. Joseph-Ogden (145) ran its best race to place third. And Robinson (183) was nine points ahead of the Trojans’ score of 192. Senior Matt Osmulski led E-B, placing 18th in 15:15 to earn All-State honors. Junior Derek McCoy was also All-State, placing 21st in 15:21 – the third-fastest time posted by a runner who returns. Noting that this was a fast race overall, Meyers said, “in 2008 Alex Montoya ran 15:20 and was third overall at state.” The major problem for E-B was that the rest of the team ran about 15 seconds slower than expected, Meyers said. He said some of that could stem from youth (four of the top seven were running in the state meet for the first time) or going out too fast. “We might have been too fast in the first half-mile,” Meyers said. “(Osmulski), he was the one that was noticeably out too fast. But it’s a fine line. He runs 15:14 and it wasn’t a good race. That tells you how good of a runner he is.” Junior Kelby Barnewolt (83rd in 16:27) ran third for E-B, sophomore Cooper Hoffmann (85th in 16:28) was fourth and sophomore Trevor Dunkel (88th in 16:30) was fifth. “I think if we ran well we could have got third and might even have got second,” Meyers said. “If we had been up 15 seconds a man three through five, we would have been close. But if everybody is off by 15 seconds, maybe there’s something in our training we need to change.” Rounding out the top seven for the Tro-
Elmwood-Brimfield sophomore Emily McCauley was all smiles after placing 22nd and earning All-State honors at Saturday’s Class 1A girls state cross country meet. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
jans were freshman Logan Whitney (120th in 16:54) and junior Drew Lueschow (145th in 17:09). “As long as everybody keeps a positive attitude and comes back ready to train, we should be ready for next year,” Meyers said. For E-B sophomore Emily McCauley, the state meet was more satisfying. McCauley placed 22nd overall in a time of 18:15 to earn All-State. Last year at state McCauley was 67th in 19:24. This year’s finish made McCauley the fourth-fastest sophomore in the field, though age is not always a key indicator in girls races. Consider that the top senior this year was 14th, well behind junior Anna Sophi Keller of Effingham St. Anthony (16:21), who won for a third straight year.
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Elmwood cross country finishes fifth at state By JEFF LAMPE
It’s a sign of success when fifth place in the state is nothing to get excited about. Such are the expectations of the Elmwood-Brimfield cross country program, where state trophies have become an expectation. So by placing fifth place out of the 238 teams competing in Class 1A cross country this year – a feat that would earn some teams fire truck rides through town – the Elmwood-Brimfield boys team fell well short of its goal. “Fifth place is not too shabby, is it?” E-B coach Gregg Meyers said. “But I think that the boys were hoping for something better and I was hoping for it for them, too.” Few expected that the Trojans could Weekly Post Staff Writer
contend for a title. As Saturday’s 1A race at Detweiller Park developed, it was clear the entire field was running for second – behind Oakwood Jon Davis in the individual competition and behind Tolono Unity in the team race. Davis won easily in a time of 13:59.3, becoming just the sixth runner in state history to break 14:00 at Detweiller. Tolono Unity also won easily, with five runners in the top 14 with times under 15:09. That gave the Rockets a score of 30 points and the title as fastest Class 1A team ever, with a split of just 24 seconds between their top five runners. That was expected. What E-B hoped for was a chance to grab some of the remaining hardware. Continued on Page 19
The Elmwood-Brimfield cross country team placed fifth overall in the Class 1A state meet last Saturday at Detweiller Park. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
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Trojans trumped E-B falls in 3A second round By JEFF LAMPE
ELMHURST – The game had to be played almost perfectly for Elmwood-Brimfield last Saturday. Any chance at an upset of ninth-ranked Elmhurst Immaculate Conception (10-1) in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs hinged on flawless execution. Fumbling three plays into the game didn’t fit that bill. Neither did numerous breakdowns in the defensive secondary or an inability to move the ball against a quicker, more athletic Elmhurst team. “Sean Wilbur is our fastest lineman and when he’s coming off the field complaining how fast the other team is, we knew we were in trouble,” Elmwood-Brimfield coach Todd Hollis said. “We just found they had a lot of speed all around, from linemen to backs.” Even so, the Trojans (9-2) were in it early. After fumbling on its first drive and allowing Elmhurst to open a 7-0 lead, E-B marched back. Junior fullback Jackson Harkness capped a 72-yard drive with a 25-yard sweep Weekly Post Staff Writer
Brimfield senior Kennedy Dura returns to lead the Lady Indians after averaging 16.4 points per game for last year’s 25-7 finisher that lost in the regional finals to Peoria Christian.
Brimfield girls look like area’s best By PHIL JOHNSON and JEFF LAMPE
Challengers come and go. Through it all, the Brimfield girls basketball team keeps rolling along as the area’s most consistent winner. This year looks no different for Brimfield, which returns five players with starting experience from a 25-7 finisher that fell in the regional final to Peoria Christian. While Peoria Christian has moved up to Class 2A (along with Illini Bluffs), the Lady Indians For The Weekly Post
figure to be a top contender for Class 1A dominance in the area and beyond. Gone from last year is Ryleigh Keith (11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds per game), who now plays for Illinois Central College. But coach Jim Blane has five players back with starting experience and plenty of younger talent. The group will be led by an all-state candidate, senior point guard Kennedy Dura. Dura averaged 16.4 points and 6 assists per game to lead the Lady Indians. Continued on Page 17
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Junior Jackson Harkness, shown in Elmwood-Brimfield’s first-round playoff win, had the Trojans’ lone score Saturday in a 48-7 loss.
that evened the score. He finished with 80 yards rushing to lead E-B, which managed a total of 189 yards on offense. “We marched down there and scored and we felt pretty good,” Hollis said. Enjoyment was short-lived for E-B, which did not score again all evening on Immaculate Conception’s artificial turf field and did not penetrate the Elmhurst 20-yard line. Continued on Page 18