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Salem Township Library helps patrons find answers By NANCY DAVIS
YATES CITY – Libraries are packed with information, in books, DVDs, periodicals and on the internet. Yet the heart of the library is the librarians, who help patrons access that information. Neil Gaiman, author and screenwriter, illustrated this when he said, “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers; a librarian can bring you back the right one.” Two women at the heart of the Salem Township Library are For The Weekly Post
head librarian Denise Hayes, and assistant librarian Joyce Warner. They related a story of when they were able to provide that one right answer. According to Hayes, they are often asked to help find where graves are located. One day they received such a request from a
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church in Wisconsin. “They were preparing for their centennial, and were trying to locate all their previous pastors both living and dead,” Hayes said. “They had located the wife of one of their prior pastors buried in our cemetery here, but could not find him.”
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YATES CITY – The Village Board on Nov. 8 approved raising the garbage rate 30 cents per month, but though the change will be part of Village bills covering gas, garbage and water, it’s a different increase for a different reason. “We’re not raising the ‘water’ rate twice,” Village president Leslie Gavely said. “This is just the contracted annual increase from Gary Maness we’re passing along to residents.” The Board on Oct. 11 voted to increase water rates about 3 percent to help defray anticipated costs to upgrade the water-lift station and meet other rising expenses. The garbage rate will change from $10 to $10.30. Before the regular meeting, Rick Patel from the Quick Stop gas station and consultant Tim Stamate from Accel Entertainment introduced the concept of adding two video gaming machines if the Board would grant a Continued on Page 7
Hayes and her team did some sleuthing with the help of their local township cemetery board. They made a visit to the cemetery, where they noted an unmarked space next to the wife. They discovered the missing pastor died in Iowa, and was buried next to his wife in Yates City, but with no headstone or record. The family had only enough money to get him home, but not to erect a stone. Hayes informed the church in Wisconsin. Upon hearing there was no marker, the congregation
purchased a headstone. Now husband and wife are both resting in marked graves, thanks in part to Hayes and her team searching for the one right answer. The Salem Township Library, located in Yates City, was created in 1878 when the principal of the local school approached the board about building a school and public library, originally housed in the school. In 1923 a new library was built where the Stewart-Peterson ofContinued on Page 2
Farmington school levy held steady By BILL KNIGHT
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FARMINGTON – Predicted gains in area property values are helping Farmington Central, whose Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a tentative 2017 tax levy virtually unchanged from last year. “We’re trying to keep ours as flat as possible,” said school board president Kelly Threw. Noting the new levy will be 5.09, very slightly changed from 2016’s 5.0889, Superintendent Zac Chatterton said county officials from Fulton, Knox and Peoria counties together estimated assessed valuations for property in District 265 will go up $5.4 million. “That means about a 5.6 percent increase,” he told the Board. Farmington property owners’ current tax bill is about 10.88 of Equalized Assessed Valuation, according to Fulton County Clerk Jim Nelson, meaning a $100,000 home pays Continued on Page 12 For The Weekly Post
Farmington honored Veteran’s Day Saturday with celebrations in town and guest speaker Roger Monroe (above right). Photos by Dave Giagnoni.
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fice is currently located. As the needs of the library changed, it became apparent more space was needed. “The library trustees had been saving money to expand or build a larger space,� Hayes said. “It was not feasible to expand the building we were in, so we began planning to construct a new one.� Good fortune came in the form of an anonymous donation of up to $900,000 to build the new library. The generous benefactor was later identified as Doris McKinty, the school secretary. Construction was completed on the new building in 2010. The only items not covered by the donor were the computers. The library now houses an adult and children’s section, space for periodicals, CDs and DVDs, computers and comfortable seating. In addition, there is a community room available free-of-charge to residents of Salem and Elba townships that seats up to 30 people. The library makes use of their community room by providing various programs to appeal to old and young. They recently hosted “A Conversation
Between First Ladies,� with re-enactors of Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Kennedy. Poetry readings are among the most popular events, where local writers read their own poems and those of their favorite poets. They also host two book clubs, monthly Bingo for both children and adults, and various crafts. A popular offering is the summer reading program. Technology has brought changes to the library, which has public computers and free Wi-Fi. The card catalog is electronic, enabling staff to better track books and let patrons know when a favorite title will be returned, or whom to contact when one is late. They can make use of intra-library loans for patrons and offer e-books that can be checked out online. However, regular books still capture the bulk of interest, with triple the circulation of any other media. The library team consists of head librarian Hayes, who has been in that position since 2011; Warner, assistant librarian; and library clerks Susan Grandt and Sara Kane, all part-time staff. The library operations are funded through a local tax levy. Upcoming activities include a Christmas craft day for adults Saturday (Nov. 18) at 9:30 a.m. for
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Of bad vids, many snips & a buck for Hizzoner Rambling through central Illinois, seeing Christmas lights go up and lamenting the loss of Gene Wilson’s visits to the office. uuu On Monday and Tuesday this week, I watched the end of a person’s professional career play out on Facebook. Suffice to say that two unflattering videos (one that likely depicted Jeff an illegal act LAMPE several years ago) surfaced that made this person look bad. Real bad. Bad enough that national sponsors who once paid him to be a spokesperson have withdrawn their support, leaving him to wither in the wind, for now. There’s a message in there for the youngsters of today, who seem to have an endless capacity for watching and shooting videos. Be careful where you post your videos. Be careful who you share these videos with. Be careful what you video, for that matter. Or better yet, why not just put down the camera or phone and just watch the moment unfold? Remember what you see by opening your eyes and filing the moment away in that thing called a brain. The playback is much less incriminating in court
and far more satisfying years from now as you close your eyes and remember the past. uuu The end of an era is nearing in Kickapoo, where longtime barber Dick Dwyer plans to quit snipping by the end of the year. We’ll try to catch up soon with the Cat retiree who has been cutting hair Tuesdays through Thursdays for years and probably has a tale or two to tell. ... Excitement is building in some circles for the Nov. 21 soft opening of the New 2 U thrift store in Elmwood, which will also be open Nov. 24 and 25 according to Tim Cavallo. After that the store will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Hours will be noon to 5 p.m. week days and 10-3 Saturdays. The store already has a nice display of holiday decorations in its windows courtesy of Marcia Noe of Yates City, who has for years made our little St. Patricks church look sharp. ... Speaking of decorations, Betty Dawson is eager to see Elmwood lit up with lights during the 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2 Christmas Walk. She is awarding prizes to the best-decorated homes in Elmwood. There is no registration for the contest. Just decorate your house and hope that Betty and her crew of elves pick you out. uuu The Peoria Train Fair, my fa-
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vorite event I’ve never been able to attend will be held this Sunday (Nov. 19) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Illinois Central College in East Peoria. Every year I want to attend this show for model train buffs and every year something gets in the way. This year’s obstacle is obvious: shotgun deer season. Someday I’ll get to see the collection of trains, train supplies and operating layouts. ... Speaking of deer, The Mayor of Oak Hill was all smiles recently after shooting a buck with his crossbow. At age 75 he still likes climbing into a tree stand on a regular basis. ... Parting shot: Talk of Christmas is a reminder that the best holiday of all is just one week away. For most of you, your next issue of The Weekly Post will arrive a day late due to the welcome arrival of Thanksgiving. While on paper business, stay tuned in the months to come for some new features (including a series on the Illinois Bicentennial to be celebrated in 2018), more stories on everyday people in our towns and possibly even expansion to new circulation areas (who should be first, Trivoli?). All that with no plans to change the ad rates in the area’s only free newspaper that actually contains news. What a bargain. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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I’m an ‘Opportunity Democrat.’ And you?
After a long life as a Main Street, Eisenhower Republican who has voted mostly for that party, I find I am an “Opportunity Democrat,” based on a survey I took from the Pew Research Center. Go to pewrsr.ch/2glDMkX to learn what you really are politically (look for The Quiz on front page). Pew is a $5 billion nonpartisan, non-advocacy foundation Jim in operation NOWLAN since 1948. I think they do great work in the public policy arena. Based on their interviews, Pew found what they call, respectively, Core Conservatives, Country First Conservatives, Market Skeptic Republicans and New Era Enterprisers. On the Dem side, they categorized folks as Solid Liberals, Opportunity Democrats, Disaffected Democrats, Devout and Diverse. Other than the Core Conservatives and Solid Liberals, I would say the rest are not so solid either way. They may lean GOP or Dem, yet can be persuaded now and then to vote for someone of the other party. Pew found that 20 percent of “politically engaged” citizens were core conservatives and 25 percent were solid liberals. Forget about the larger sample sizes of the general public or even registered voters. Politics is played mostly by the engaged, who definitely vote, many even contributing money. So, after I took the 15-question survey, Pew categorized me as an “Opportunity Democrat.” That means roughly that I am socially liberal, yet believe in a vibrant market, free trade and (they didn’t have a question on this) personal responsi-
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bility and accountability to society from both rich and poor. Looking at the Pew data, here is how core conservatives and solid liberals can control their respective parties. Core conservatives may represent just 13 percent of the public, yet they make up 43 percent of politically engaged Republicans. And though Pew doesn’t say so, I’m confident these conservatives constitute a true majority of those who are really, really active inside GOP party activities, such as organizing to win presidential and general primaries. In other words, any GOP official who comes out today with a proChoice position will fire up a hardcharging opponent in his/her next primary contest, and likely lose. When I was a young whippersnapper state lawmaker just prior to Roe v. Wade (1973), abortion and other social issues weren’t on the political radar screen, at least so far as I can remember. The issue of gun rights was just emerging. So, it made more sense back then that my type might be Republican. On the Dem side, almost half (48 percent) of the politically engaged are solid liberals. And ditto for controlling their primaries and for ousting any Dem official who is pro-Life. Thus today, distinct minorities at each end of the political spectrum control today’s politics, even though 71 percent of the “general public,” which includes non-participants in the political process, are somewhere in between. In a recent column, I proposed a moderate “Middle Rising Party.” From the many who emailed me, there was absolute consensus on one thing: This is absolutely the worst name in the world history of naming anything! A great alternative was suggested
by my old friend Jack Gilligan of Peoria: The Party for the Common Good. This is the daunting challenge for anyone contemplating a third-party challenge by moderates. Though maybe representing a plurality, moderates are notorious for failing to arouse passion the way parties of the right and left can. After all, they are moderate; snooze. In our nation’s history, the only new, third party successful at replacing one of the major parties was the Republican Party in the 1850s. This fledgling group rallied northerners around the hot-button topic of the extension of slavery, which was threatened by proposals from Illinois Democrat Stephen A. Douglas and then in 1857 by the Dred Scott decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Alas, what is “our” (meaning me, I guess) rallying cry? I can report that I have received a couple score positive, thoughtful responses to my idea of a third-party challenge. But neither the numbers nor the visceral, fire-in-the-eye responses I received to my earlier proposal to “Throw The Bums Out” (TTBO). I am still cogitatin’ about a thirdparty effort, which would be daunting. First, recruitment of sterling, accomplished candidates to an unknown new party would be challenging. Second, the initiative would have to be seen as credible, though not necessarily a winner first time out. To do this ineptly would be worse than not doing it, for it would simply feed perceptions that third parties can never work. This is my last word on the topic in this space, which isn’t for political activism. Email me if interested in keeping up with my thinking: jnowlan3@gmail.com. And by the way, what are you?
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Peoria County releases October crime reports
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department this week released its Crime Statistics Report for October for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area. The data reflect calls where the County was the primary responder. Brimfield city and township together had 2 battery cases, 1 residential burglary, 1 domestic battery, 1 theft, 1 auto theft, 1 accident with an injury, 4 accidents with no injuries and 1 traffic ticket. Elmwood city and township together had 2 assaults, 1 battery, 1 residential burglary, 1 violation of an Order of Protection, 1 accident with no injury, 1 accident with an injury, and 1 traffic ticket. Jubilee had no incident reports. Kickapoo had 2 burglaries of a non-residence, 4 thefts, 1 auto theft, 1 Driving Under the Influence, 2 accidents with injuries, 13 accidents with no injuries, and 5 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 arson, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, and 1 accident with no injury. Princeville city and township together had 5 domestic batteries, 3 vandalism/criminal damage to property incidents, and 6 traffic tickets. Radnor had 1 accident with an injury, and 1 accident with no in-
juries. Rosefield had no incident reports.
Woman injured in Shissler Road crash
ELMWOOD – A Yates City woman was injured on Oct. 24 after the 1997 Chevy S-10 pickup she was driving was struck at the intersection of Bell School and Shissler Roads, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report filed this week. Kathryn Schauble, 19, was transported by B.Y.E. Ambulance to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. The collision occurred when Michelle Cox, 36, of Elmwood was driving a 2012 GMC Yukon and proceeded into the intersection despite approaching traffic. Cox said she didn’t see Schauble’s truck, according to police. Cox was ticketed for failure to yield to the right of way.
Motorist cited after breaking sign, leaving
YATES CITY – James Whitaker, 48, of Yates City on Oct. 13 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, squealing/spinning tires, and failure to give information after striking unattended property after the 1989 Ford pickup truck he was driving ran over a Market Street stop sign here. The sign, valued at $150, was broken off, according to a Yates City report released last week.
Whitaker left the scene, but police located the damaged truck in the 600 block of South Burson Street, where police arrested Whitaker, who later explained that the truck’s clutch is going out and he’d been trying to shift when the accident occurred. Whitaker signed a Promise to Comply and was released.
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• David Avalos, 29, of Princeville on Nov. 6 was taken into custody by the Peoria Sheriff’s Office to serve a 19 days remaining in a 40-day sentence in connection with a February charge of unlawful use of weapons. Judge Paul Gilfillan also sentenced Avalos to 30 months’ probation with special conditions and fined him $1,497 in fees. • Ashten Coen, 26, of Farmington on Nov. 12 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence by Farmington police, who were assisted by Elmwood police.
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liquor license for beer and wine only to be consumed on the premises. “I know you think you don’t need any more bars and we want people to continue to go to your two local bars,” Stamate said. “We won’t be a ‘bar.’ We would have a two-drink maximum and charge $4.50 per beer and 50 cents to 75 cents more for a glass of wine. “The two machines would be in a separate room in the back,” he added. “Adding gaming will benefit Rick and benefit the Village as well through gaming and sales
taxes.” The state law passed in 2009 limits video gaming to bars and restaurants with liquor licenses, fraternal organizations, veterans groups and truck stops, and the machines must be in areas restricted to people at least 21 years old. “I don’t know if that’s the vision I’d want in the community,” Gavelys said. “I’m not willing to go there right now.” Trustee Kaiti Murphy added, “I worry about gaming competition to our existing bars.” Trustee Boyd Bewley said he’d been to the Gemstop truck stop in Adams
County and hadn’t even realized there were gaming machines there until he walked past the sequestered area. “I’ve never seen any problem with them,” Bewley said. Stamate said, “I get your concerns, and we’d like to show you how it would work in Yates City if you’ll let us make a presentation at a future meeting.” Trustee Ron Smith told him Gavelys would contact Patel if the Board wanted to consider a new liquor license to let Quick Stop install two machines. In other news, the Board made public executive-session minutes from July and October concerning previous Village Clerk Tom Endres’ job performance, when the Board withdrew his appointment. Stephanie Arrowsmith subsequently accepted an offer to return to the Clerk position she previous held, and she was appointed. Endres has applied for unemployment benefits . Board members had no comment on the situation.
In other business: • the Board approved acquiring a squad-car computer and software from Williamsfield for $380; • Blake Clark was hired as a part-time snow-removal worker at a pay rate of $15 an hour; • the Board OK’d paying the Illinois Municipal League insurance premium early for a 1-percent saving, for a payment of $29,706.45, and; • buying up to $200 in uniform supplies from Galls of Lexington, Ky., was approved; and • Police Chief Randy Benson reported October had 195 reports, 116 traffic stops, 32 citations, 109 warnings, 1 Notice To Appear and 8 arrests.
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Threatened property tax freeze fails, for now By BILL KNIGHT
When Illinois’ Senate Bill 851 died in the Senate on Nov. 10, some local officials saw it as a close call, a catastrophe averted for the moment. Others marveled at a weird legislative transformation from a beautiful butterfly to a nasty worm. Under the guise of changes to the Illinois Local Library Act, the Democratic-sponsored measure initially attracted bipartisan support in the Senate, where its expansion of homestead exemptions for homeowners and seniors passed unanimously. Then last week the House amended it to For The Weekly Post
include language freezing property taxes in Chicago and the collar counties for two years and letting other counties call a referendum to freeze property taxes. Tax relief always sounds good. But often there are consequences. Officials from The Weekly Post area say the state gains nothing but a campaign issue while communities, schools and other local governments would lose a main source of revenue, “This is a terrible bill for rural counties, but a feelgood for the legislators that would vote yes,” said Fulton County Clerk and Recorder Jim Nelson. “If this would pass, it would cost Fulton County almost
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$50 million dollars in Equalized Assessed Value, which would be very detrimental to the County and their General Fund – almost $150,000 in tax revenue. And the other funds that are levied for would suffer, because the pool of dollars is much smaller.” Originally, the proposal increased exemptions for homeowners starting next year; senior citizens’ homestead exemption would become $8,000, and the general homestead exemption would become $10,000.
However, last week’s amendment would have frozen the amount of property taxes local governments could collect in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties; empower other counties to have a twoyear property-tax freeze referendum in the 2018 election; and subject local governments to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) thereafter. The measure was introduced by State Sen. Toi Continued on Page 9
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Hutchison (D-Chicago Heights) on Feb. 7, passed the Senate May 3, was amended to include the property-tax freeze Nov. 8, passed the House the same day, when it was sent for concurrence by the Senate, which left Springfield without considering the new version. In the 75-32-1 House vote, area Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) voted for it; Reps. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Dan Swanson (R- Alpha) voted against it; and Mike Unes (R-Canton) did not vote. “It is yet another example of state government tying the hands of local government by further re-
ducing the revenues needed to deliver services to our residents,” commented Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrel. “If the Bill, in its current form, becomes law, Peoria County government stands to lose $1.8 million in property-tax revenue, 6.25 percent of the County’s total property tax levy. Some Republican critics said the bill didn’t go far enough, and some of its tax-freeze exemptions weakened it by permitting local governments to raise taxes to pay for pension costs and debt service, and by excluding financially troubled school districts. “If this passes, it will be
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devastating to all school districts,” said Elmwood Superintendent Chad Wagner, “and property taxes will have to increase to offset the losses – which, ironically, is the exact opposite of what the legislation is intended to do.” In Princeville, Superintendent Shannon Duling added, “We are in strong opposition to SB 851. [It] would be a very substantial loss that would likely force us to make cuts in personnel and/or student programs, representing almost seven full-time teaching positions.” Other House Republicans said the bill was political pandering to voters in
future elections. “The bill was a stunt,” Spain told The Weekly Post. “Senate Bill 851 was considered in the final moments of the final legislative day of 2017. We need meaningful property-tax reform in Illinois. This bill would simply move additional tax burdens to commercial and industrial properties, making our state even less competitive for job growth and business.” Brimfield Township Supervisor Tony Karl said the Township Officials of Illinois opposed it. Also against the tax freeze were an assortment of interests that often disagree, such as the Illinois Municipal League and the Illinois Education Association teachers union. A few Republicans saw hardships for local governments. “How do you answer to your constituents when your taxing bodies are going out on a borrowing spree, simply because we have told them they cannot extend their levies or increase their levies?” asked State Rep. Steve Reick (RWoodstock). The General Assembly returns to Springfield in late January, when a similar measure could be introduced.
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BRIEFS Princeville may yield animal services
PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board at its Nov. 21 meeting will consider a revision to its local ordinances concerning animals after a Peoria County Animal Protection Services representative spoke to the Board at its Nov. 6 session. “The code now is pretty vague,” said Village president Jeff Troutman. “We’ll consider a change to essentially make the County code our code. Bridget Domenighini, who’s been Director of Peoria County’s Animal Services for two years, explained County regulations and services, such as free neutering for cats and pit bulls and pit-bull mixes. “If we amend the ordinance, the County will handle all our complaints,” Troutman said. In other business, Superintendent Chad Gardner reported that he’s starting to work with engineering services to plan for the resurfacing of Cottage Grove Avenue next spring. – Bill Knight
Elmwood Township names new assessor
ELMWOOD – Elmwood Township on Tuesday voted to offer a contract to the assessor whose certification lapsed and couldn’t run in April’s election. The Board voted 4-1 to offer Steve Davis a $5,000 pact with stipulations: It’s for 12 months, that he start attending Township meetings at least quarterly, and that he provide valid reports to the Board. In other business, Trustees unanimously approved a 2017 tax levy that’s less than 1/4 of 1 percent higher than the current levy. The Township would receive $153,450 and the Road District $106,325 from their total levies of .83887 out of Elmwood property owners’ 9.38 tax rate. – Bill Knight
Elmwood FFA enjoys success at convention
ELMWOOD – Elmwood High Schoolers Amy Christ, Tanner Blum, Clay Coulter, Erica Kane and
Steady hands guide a helicopter pilot working to string wires on the new 46-mile, 345,000-volt Spoon River Transmission Line that connects Peoria and Galesburg. The scene above is north of U.S. Route 150. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
Marshall Shissler attended the 90th FFA national convention in late October in Indianapolis. Christ competed in the first round of the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking event and received a bronze emblem for her performance. The Elmwood contingent also got to watch Kane walk across the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium as she received her American degree. And Christ received a grant that
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The Peoria County Highway Department announces that the Lancaster Road Bridge, located 1 mile west of Cameron Lane, is now open to traffic. Motorists are asked to be aware of the 50 mph speed limit through the newly constructed portion of roadway.
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Rut still underway as gun season nears By JEFF LAMPE
Timing appears to be good for deer hunters heading into Friday’s first firearm season, even if the weather may not. Bowhunters have continued to report strong rutting action this week, with bucks moving during daylight hours and does being kept on their feet by the amorous males. Archery totals reflect that activity. Through Sunday, bowhunters had shot 41,376 deer compared to 36,587 in 2016. And in the past week, bucks have made up 66 percent of that kill total. Top-five counties are Pike (1,530), Fulton (1,208), Adams (947), Jefferson (924) and JoDaviess (843). Knox is at 675 and Peoria County is at 671. Gun season is Friday through Sunday. Legal hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half Weekly Post Staff Writer
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hour after sunset. Unfortunately, a forecast calling for rain and high winds could hamper hunting – with mornings looking best. Among the areas open to hunting is Jubilee College State Park, which is restricted to site-specific permits. No archery hunting is allowed and no other users may be in the park this weekend or during second shotgun season (Nov. 30-Dec. 3) or muzzleloader season (Dec. 8-10). Hunters who take a deer during firearm season in most Illinois counties must register the deer online, or through the toll-free phone system. Registration is due by 10 p.m. Duck numbers – Duck hunting has been good to very good for much of this season, with duck totals slightly above the 10-year average on the Illinois River and as much as 146 percent above average on the Mississippi River.
Bowhunter Nick Jehle of Elmwood shot this 9-point Peoria County buck on Nov. 12.
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about $3,627. Board approval of the levy followed the presentation of Gorenz and Associates’ auditors report, which also was approved. “Everything came back strong, financially strong,” Chatterton said. “Our checks and balances are in order – everything is in good order.” Also in good order, according to other administrators, are action plans to address results from recent academic assessments. High school principal Kris Mason focused on students’ performance on the SAT test. In the first statewide administration of the SAT college-entrance exam, all 11th-grade students took it last spring, and the percentage of Farmington juniors who met or exceeded SAT expectations was 25 percent. The statewide percentage
was 39 percent. “We know we need to fix this,” Mason said. “We need to figure out how to bridge this gap.” Before the next SAT is given, teachers will better prepare students for what to expect and show why college could be significant, she said. In that regard, the District is planning two bus trips for juniors over two days taking them on visits to Carl Sandburg College, Western Illinois University and Spoon River College on one route, and Illinois Central College and Bradley University on the other. Looking at PARCC, Junior High principal Josh Piper noted that Junior High students have made progress in math, English language arts and composite scores the last three years. His action plan will look at students whose scores were one level be-
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neath meeting expectations: those “approaching” those standards. On the elementary side, principal Missy Ryba said helping young students – children in grades 3-5 take the PARCC test – includes test-taking lessons as well as learning material. Teachers will assist kids in developing the stamina to take tests that can be 75 to 90 minutes long. In other news, the Board OK’d Chatterton applying to the Illinois State Board of Education for approval to waive out-of-district tuition fees for children of staffers outside the district. In other action, the Board: • heard prepared remarks by Jenny Crusen of Farmers Closet, a volunteer group of 10 women formed four month ago to
supplement student needs, • accepted the resignation of student facilitator Kelsey Garlish and hired Ronda Wiesbrock as student facilitator and Matthew Swearingen as freshmen basketball coach; • named Kepple Health Care Consulting as the insurance agent of record; • approved the Art and Drama Club’s Dec. 17 bus trip to see “A Christmas Carol” at the Fox Theater in St. Louis; • recognized the Regional champion volleyball team and girls golf Sectional qualifiers Josie Huffman and Regan Kersh; and • discussed a longplanned all-weather track, which could cost more than $185,000, according to Chatterton, who said the Dec. 11 Board meeting will have more discussion.
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Fall a good time to see, treat honeysuckle By RON DIETER
The green thickets of Asian bush honeysuckle are easily spotted in late fall and early winter. Long after other trees and shrubs along roadways and woodlands have shed their leaves, this sinister group of bushes stubbornly holds its full cover of green leaves until sharply colder weather strips them bare. Asian bush honeysuckle is a collective term for several honeysuckle species. These shrubs were introduced into the U.S. for landscaping and wildlife plantings in the late 1700s. Amur honeysuckle is native to Japan and China. Russia and central Asia are home to Tartarian honeysuckle. Morrow’s honeysuckle was imported from Japan while spring honeysuckle came to America from China. All are common in Illinois with Amur the most prevalent. A bush honeysuckle can grow six feet wide and 10 feet tall or more with long arching branches. The twigs are stiff and hollow in the center. The leaves are opposite each other along the stems and are elongated ovals coming to a point. Depending on the species, the flowers can be white, yellowing with age, or light pink. The tubular flowers are fragrant and appear in pairs. Bush honeysuckles can be differentiated from each other by specific flower and leaf characteristics, but there’s little need to do that. The different species thrive in similar conditions and wreak the same havoc on native flora and fauna, so they’re treated as a group. All of them need For The Weekly Post
to be eliminated for the protection of native species. Besides holding their green color long into late fall, bush honeysuckles also are the earliest to leaf out in springtime, often shading out later emerging woodland plants that are important food and nectar sources for wildlife. They flower in late May and early June and in midsummer bright red berries similar to currants appear in pairs along the stems, persisting into late fall. Birds love the berries and “deposit” the seeds far and wide. That’s why bush honeysuckle is such a problem for landowners and forest managers. Unfortunately for the birds, while the seeds are tasty, they are less nutritious than native fruits, depriving migrating birds of some of the energy they need for their annual journeys. Bush honeysuckles grow rapidly in almost any location except deep shade. Left unchecked, they quickly
form large thickets, crowding out native shrubs and trees. Recent research suggests that bush honeysuckles can produce a chemical that restricts the growth of nearby plants. Honeysuckle bushes are shallowrooted. Small ones just a foot or two high can be easily pulled from the ground and burned. Spot spraying of small shrubs with glysophate herbicide also works well but may require a repeat application. Large shrubs are difficult to spray without harming nearby plants. Using a pry bar device called a honeysuckle popper, even very large bushes can be levered out of the ground. It’s a lot of work, especially if you are attacking a large thicket of older shrubs. I don’t have a honeysuckle popper so I resort to using a ratcheting lopping shears on the larger bushes. I cut the trunks off as close to the ground as possible and then I paint the stump immediately with a rich solution of glysophate. It’ important to treat the stump right away. I bring out my small chainsaw for trunks too big for the lopping shears. It’s tricky to cut close to the ground without dulling the sawblade but it can be done –most of the time. Honeysuckle wood itself quickly dulls a chainsaw blade so have a spare chain on hand and keep a good sharpening file handy. As the autumn leaves of trees and shrubs all to the earth you cane easily see the heavy infestations of bush honeysuckle in the countryside. Considering their effect on native habitats, it’s not a pretty picture.
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OBITUARIES Dorothy Bennett
ELMWOOD – Dorothy Bennett, 94, of St. Joseph, formerly of Elmwood, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, Mich. A Celebration of Life Eternal was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at Saron Lutheran Church, 510 Main St., St. Joseph, Mich. A Graveside Service was held on Nov. 11, 2017, at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial Bennett contributions may be made to Hanson Hospice Center or the St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Center. Those wishing to send a condolence or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Dorothy was the daughter of Frank and Emma Mohn of Peoria. She married Elmer Bennett in 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer Bennett, step-son, Elmer Bennett Jr., and sister, Kathryn Gilles. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Rebecca Nelson, Gloria (Bob) Hopkins; step-daughter, Bonnie (John) Brewer; seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Shirley Cluskey
BRIMFIELD – Shirley Ann Cluskey, 91, of Brimfield, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Heartis Village of Peoria. Shirley was born on Dec. 7, 1925, in Elmwood, the daughter of Julius H. Cluskey and Mabel (Trowbridge) Shaw. She married
This Week’s Obituaries • John Benedict, 86, Farmington • Dorothy Bennett, 94, St. Joseph, Mich. • Sandra Budisalich, 76, Farmington • Maridell Cline, 82, Farmington • Shirley Cluskey, 91, Brimfield • Paul R. Doubet, 84, Williamsfield • Jeri Groom, 81, Princeville • Jackie M. Skender, 76, Farmington • Cheryl Ann Snider, 67, Farmington • Julie Ann Strom, 58, Dahinda • Alice E. Wilson, 77, Princeville
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Gerald R. Cluskey on Aug. 30, 1945, in Brimfield; he preceded her in death on May 15, 2005, in Morton. Surviving are three sons, G. Robert, Jr., of Navarre, Fla., Ronald L. of Farmington, and Mark A. (Molly) Cluskey of Peoria; one daughter-in-law, Jane Perkins Cluskey of Brimfield; eight grandchildren, Kevin (Wendy) Cluskey, Dan (Jaclyn) Cluskey, John (Nicole) Cluskey, Bethany Cluskey, Suzanne (Joey) Wiemken, Matthew Cluskey, Michael Cluskey, and Jason Cluskey; nine great-grandchildren, Keeley, Grayson, Madelynn, Drew, William, Jacob, Julia, Eleanor, and Amelia; one sister, Arlene (Bob) Cheffer of East Moline; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Cluskey of LaMesa, Calif.; one niece, Cindy (Scott) Quillin; and four nephews, Bernie (Vicky) Cluskey, Steve (Mary) Cluskey, Todd (Beth) Cheffer, and Roger Cheffer. She was also preceded in death by one son, D. Brent Cluskey. Shirley was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brimfield, a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and a long-time volunteer for the Heart of Illinois Harvest. She loved playing card
games and working jig-saw puzzles. A funeral mass was held Nov. 13, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brimfield. Father John Verrier officiated. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Brimfield. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to BYE Ambulance Service or St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences may be left for Shirley’s family on her tribute wall at www.haskellhott.com.
John Benedict
FARMINGTON – John L. Benedict, 86, of East Peoria, father of a Farmington man, died Nov. 8 at Heritage Health in Bloomington. Survivors include children Stephen (Ellen) Benedict of Farmington, Nancy (Roger) Wright of East Peoria, Rebecca (Virgil) Hovar of Bloomington, Susan (Jim) Eldred of Washington, and Julie (Geno) Virgil of Morton; brother Carl Benedict of Washington; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Nov. 13 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with burial at Fondulac Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
Sandra Budisalich
FARMINGTON – Sandra Lee Budisalich, 76, of Pekin, formerly of Farmington, died Oct. 22 with her family by her side. Born on April 23, 1941, to Leo E. Gutshall and Marvel (Reich) Gutshall of Farmington, Sandra was a mother of three boys. Surviving are her sons, Scott Budisalich (Anna), Ryan Budisalich (Kim), and Derek Budisalich (Amy) all of Princeville, Ala.; sister Becky Neaveill (Greg) of Peoria; and six grandchildren. A private memorial graveside
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OBITUARIES service will be held at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at legacy.com.
Maridell Cline
FARMINGTON – Maridell Cline, 82, of Farmington, died Nov. 6 at her residence. Surviving are son Casey (Natalie) Cline of Farmington; grandson Zachary Cline; brother Mike Morgan; and sisters Carolyn (Don) Dean of Farmington and Joan (Gene) Carter of Peoria. A celebration of life was Nov. 12 at Farmington Moose Lodge. Cremation was accorded. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at Foster Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Paul Richard “Dick” Doubet, 84, of rural Williamsfield, died Nov. 5 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Galesburg. Surviving are his wife Joyce (Naslund) Doubet; children Doug (Nannette) Doubet, Jay Doubet and Danette Doubet, all of Williamsfield; granddaughter Kyla Doubet of Williamsfield; and brothers Dan (Judy) Doubet of Galesburg and Gary (Katherine) Doubet of Williamsfield. Graveside services were Nov. 11 at Williamsfield Cemetery, with military rites by the Williamsfield American Legion Post No. 371. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Jeri Groom
PRINCEVILLE – Jeri Sue Groom, 81, mother of a Princeville man, died Nov. 10 at Heritage Healthcare Center in Chillicothe. Survivors include children Tim
Groom of Princeville, Gayla Groom of Guatemala, and Greg (Julie) Groom of Henry; 17 grandchildren; brother John Keeton of Old Hickory, Tenn.; and her best friend and neighbor, Bettyann Harrison. Funeral services were Nov. 13 at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton funeral home in Peoria, with burial at Jubilee Cemetery in Brimfield. Condolences may be left online at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
Jackie M. Skender
FARMINGTON – Jackie Middleton Skender, 76, of East Peoria, formerly of Farmington died Nov. 7 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Survivors include Jackie’s husband, John; children John D. (Cindy) Skender of Peoria, Jeff A. Skender of Springfield, Jill S. Krummel of Franklin, Tenn., and Jennifer S. (Jim) Christian; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was Nov. 11 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, with entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Cheryl Ann Snider
FARMINGTON – Cheryl Ann Snider, 67, of Farmington, died Nov. 7 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Bob Snider; son Ryan (Catherine) McLeish of Peoria Heights; daughters Erin (Rob) Probst of Gridley and Tara McLeish of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren; and brothers Warren (Joyce Ann) Moore and Craig (Terry) Moore, both of Newburgh, Ind. Funeral services were Nov. 10 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Cremation rites were
accorded. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Julie Ann Strom
DAHINDA – Julie Ann Strom, 58, Victoria, mother of a Dahinda man, died Nov. 6 in her home. Survivors include her husband, Michael J. Strom, of Victoria; children Cody (Brittany) Strom of Dahinda, Angela (Strom) Tyler Snow of Galesburg, and Tabitha (Strom) Beardsley of Gilson; brothers Jeff (Joanie) Moore of Schaumburg, Justin (Lori) Moore of Oneida and Barry (Elizabeth) Stutler of Hoffman Estates; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Nov. 11 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Knoxville, with interment at the Williamsfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.
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Alice E. Wilson
PRINCEVILLE – Alice E. Wilson, 77, of Manito, mother of a Princeville woman, died Nov. 8 in her home. She is survived by her husband Dean; daughters Kelly (Clark) Oltman of Princeville and Shelly (Bryan) Cordts of Lantana, Texas; sons Rodney (Arlene) Wilson of Millstadt, and Randy (Lori) Wilson of Green Valley; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; four brothers; and one sister. A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Manito, with burial at St. Frederick’s Catholic Cemetery in Manito. Condolences may be left online at www.hendersonfuneralcare.com
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) 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 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor David Mustain 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com
Sunday services: 9:30 am
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo
615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
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
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
WILLIAMSFIELD FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God
Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass
Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church
St. James Catholic Church Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GAMES: In Scrabble, what is the point value of the letter K? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What breed of dog is known as a firehouse dog? 3. U.S. STATES: What is the only American state to begin with the letter “p”? 4. SCIENCE: What do you call trees that lose their leaves? 5. LITERATURE: In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” what is Romeo’s family name? 6. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited with inventing the 3D printer? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born in a hospital? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of someone who shoes horses? 9. BIOLOGY: What percentage of people in the world have blue eyes? 10. MOVIES: Which actress has won the most Oscars?
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1. Five 2. Dalmatian 3. Pennsylvania 4. Deciduous 5. Montague 6. Chuck Hull 7. Jimmy Carter 8. Farrier 9. 8 percent 10. Katharine Hepburn, with 4 Oscars and 12 nominations
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Elmwood council addresses stormwater, right-of-way By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – At the City Council’s Nov. 7 meeting, a lengthy discussion on raising the tax levy about 25 percent net to property owners was followed by the Council approving a resolution and ordinance providing for erosion, sediment and stormwater control. The new ordinance covers “any change in land, which may result in soil erosion from water or wind and the movement of sediments into City waters or onto lands in the City” in an area of more than 5,000 square feet (except agricultural activities in areas zoned agricultural), requires a permit, mandates such activity will have stormwater retention, and provides that the City’s Building Inspector will serve as erosion-control administrator. Violators face fines of between $100 and $500 each day a violation continues. More than a year ago, Elmwood Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor recommended new, standalone ordinances addressing stormwater control. After reviewing such ordinances from Bartonville and South Pekin, aldermen on Oct. 18, 2016, requested the City’s attorneys to draft a local version. More than seven years earlier, the TriCounty Regional Planning Commission – with Elmwood’s city engineer Patrick Meyer participating – issued a comprehensive report for addressing stormwater issues, “Honoring our Water.” Among that 81-page plan’s recommendations was for local governments to regulate “to mitigate the negative effects of stormwater runoff.” “It drug out, I guess,” said Elmwood Mayor Bryan Davis. “We wanted to make For The Weekly Post
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sure it would work properly, and the Council was asking a lot of questions, so it went back and forth [before passage].” The Council last week also addressed controls of the public right of way during construction and related projects, passing an ordinance establishing policies and procedures for opening, using and restoring right of way areas. Seeking to prevent interference with the public’s use of streets and sidewalks, protect utilities’ lawful activities on public property, minimize environmental damage, and avoid visual blight and increased stormwater runoff, the new ordinance requires: • annual registration of utilities using the public right of way, • a permit for work in the right of way; • insurance coverage and indemnification of the City; • construction standards and limits; and • cleanup and restoration of right of way. The ordinance also carries a penalty for violators of between $50 and $500 for each day a violation occurs. In other news, Elmwood Fire Chief Robert Tannock spoke and said that the nonprofit group is considering buying an emergency generator to locate outside after a recent power outage delayed response time to a call. But before firefighters vote on whether or not to proceed, they wanted to get a sense of Council support since it would have to be on City property. The consensus was that if the fire department proceeds with the idea, the Council would work with it to ensure the firehouse always has power. In other action, the Council also approved an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Fremont Street lots.
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Farmers, Trojans dominate Prairieland all-conference football team Farmington and ElmwoodBrimfield dominated the Prairieland Blue all-conference football picks. Conference champ Farmington had seven first-team picks on offense: junior quarterback Hayden Bradt (unanimous), junior guard Hunter Bitner, senior tackle Threal Anderson (unan.), senior wide receivers Jake Uryasz (unan.) and Judd Anderson, senior tight end Ethan Kenney (unan.) and senior kicker Nick Johnson. Second-team Farmers picks were running backs Evan Marion (senior) and Dash Anderson By Weekly Post Staff Reports
(junior). Senior Cade Lansford was an honorable mention running back and sophomore Broc Shymansky was honorable mention as a guard. First-team Farmers on defense were junior lineman Jarod DePriest (unan.), senior outside linebacker Jack Fletcher, senior inside linebacker Marion (unan.) and defensive back Lansford. Second-teamers were end Shymansky and junior defensive back Aero VanHouten. Honorable mention picks were senior lineman Jon Schmidgall, senior end Cody Rickard and senior defensive back Jacob Smith.
E-B first-teamers on offense were senior center Cy Snider, senior guard Cale Thompson and senior running back Sam Hedrick. Trojans making the second team included junior QB Charlie McKinty, junior guard Jared Novak, junior tackle Caileb Johnson, junior tight end Henry Lampe, junior running back Luke Wyatt and senior kicker Felix Gomez. Senior Vince Lenzi was honorable mention at wide receiver. Defensively, Trojans tabbed first team were senior lineman Jesse LaFollett, junior end Lampe, outside linebacker Nathan Rushing, junior inside
linebacker Chase Gore (unan.), senior defensive back Nehemiah Butler and at-large pick Hedrick. Second-teamers included junior outside linebacker Wyatt. Named honorable mention was junior end Branden Lance. Volleyball honors – Seniors Bailey Shymansky and Haley Huls of Farmington were firstteam Prairieland Conference all-conference picks along with junior Mallory Meinke of Brimfield and senior Holly Stratton of Elmwood. Named to the Prairieland second-team were junior Jadyn Ginther of Elmwood, junior
Kamryn Cuevas of Brimfield Farmington junior Macie Sprague. Special mention picks were sophomores Taylor Herman and Emily Stratton of Elmwood. In the Lincoln Trail Conference, Princeville senior Lucy Waid was a first-team all-conference pick. Second-team picks from Princeville were Melissa Martin and Marisa Horton-Meza. Basketball regionals – IESA girls basketball regionals start Nov. 18. Princeville and Elmwood are No. 1 seeds in Class 2A.
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ORDINANCE 2018-3 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2017, AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2018 WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Lillie M. Evans Library District, Peoria County and Marshall County, Illinois, had prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 and the same has been made conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on September 14, 2017, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of the Lillie M. Evans Library District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LILLIE M. EVANS LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTIES OF PEORIA AND MARSHALL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018: and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated for such purposes are as follows; to-wit: FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1. For salaries a. librarian $56,000.00 b. library assistants $85,000.00 c. youth services librarian $31,000.00 $172,000.00 2. For library materials a. books b. periodicals c. audio-visual d. miscellaneous e. databases 3. For utilities 4. For postage 5. For staff and board development a. professional organizations b. workshops c. conventions d. mileage e. miscellaneous 6. For library supplies 7. For public relations and publicity a. advertising/newsletters b. printing c. programming d. legal notices e. miscellaneous
$27,800.00 $2,200.00 $8,700.00 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $45,700.00 $15,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $700.00 $700.00 $4,400.00 $7,000.00 $800.00 $100.00 $6,000.00 $1,500.00 $500.00 $8,900.00
8. For contractual services a. consultants b. miscellaneous 9. For equipment 10. For technology a. telecommunications b. RSA c. equipment
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$500.00 $50.00 TOTAL $13,000.00 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: 1. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $25,950.00 2. Supplies $50.00 3. Administrative Salary $100.00 TOTAL 26,100.00 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310/9]: 1. Contractual Services - Audit $2,150 2. Contingency $50.00 TOTAL $2,200.00 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9-107]: 1. Insurance a. Public liability insurance $500.00 b. proper damage (fire) insurance $5,000.00 c. Workers' Comp. Insurance $1,300.00 $6,800.00 2. Risk Management/Loss Control $11,000.00 3. Legal Fees $2,000.00 4. Contingency $1,500.00 TOTAL $21,300.00 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND: [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1. Building Maintenance Costs: a. general maintenance $7,000.00 b. custodian $10,300.00 2. New Equipment $1,050.00 3. Contingency $50.00 TOTAL $18,400.00 FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: 1. Building Fund $90,000.00 2. Contingency $5,000.00 TOTAL $95,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WORKING CASH FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-35]: 1. For Working Cash fund $23,900.00 TOTAL $23,900.00 Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the following estimate of revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the Library District in the fiscal year: Projected cash on hand June 30, 2017 Miscellaneous gifts and donations From the Special Reserve Fund From the Working Cash Fund Income of interest Special purpose grants Photocopy, cards, fax and misc. Corp. Personal Property Replacement Tax Tax for General Corp. Library purposes Tax for Social Security purposes Tax of Ill. Municipal Retirement Fund Tax for Audit purposes Tax for Liability and Insurance Tax for Maintenance purposes Expected cash on hand June 30, 2017
$0.00 $37,500.00 $95,000.00 $23,900.00 $1,000.00 $41,700.00 $7,000.00 $10,000.00 $279,000.00 $13,000.00 $26,100.00 $2,200.00 $21,300.00 $18,400.00 $576,100.00
Section 3: Any unexpended balances in general library fund, and maintenance fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40, Chap. 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes. Section 4: The Secretary of the Lillie M. Evans Library District is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the library district. Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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Meanwhile, Princeville could not get its usually strong rushing attack in gear. The Princes finished with just 81 yards rushing on 35 carries against physical Forreston. Junior Adam Snedden came into the game with 1,406 yards so far this season, 23 touchdowns and an average of 9.1 yards per carry. But against Forreston, he was limited to 62 yards on 18 carries before suffering a dislocated shoulder that will require an MRI this week. “We struggled up the middle and when all you can do is run outside, that gets easier to stop,” Carruthers said. “They were strong across the board than us.” Always coaching, Carruthers said the season-ending loss can serve as a good lesson for his junior-dominated team in terms of how best to improve. Blessed with speed on both sides of the ball, Carruthers said hitting the weight room will be the next big challenge for his Princes, which reached the quarterfinals for the first time in 32 years. “This was a good program-building season for us,” Carruthers said. “We knew we’d be a better team than last year and thought we would make the playoffs. “So now we can build on this. We’ve seen what a champion-type team is now and all our boys agreed they need to get in the weight room and get stronger.” All-conference – After such a successful season, it came as no surprise that Princeville led the way
Adam Snedden was held to 62 yards in a loss to Forreston last Saturday and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
with 16 players picked to the Lincoln Trail’s all-conference teams. Named first-team on offense were junior Snedden (who was also picked as a first-team return man), junior lineman Eli Wieland and junior kicker Sam Harshberger (unanimous pick). First-team picks on defense were junior defensive lineman Justin Janssen (unan.), senior linebackers Cameron Kessling and Will Feucht and Snedden at defensive back. Second-team offensive picks were Janssen at fullback, junior lineman Andrew Spurgeon and senior tight end Feucht. Second-teamers on defense were lineman Spurgeon, junior linebacker Jack Arnett and junior defensive back
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SCOREBOARD Forreston 42 Princeville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 14 16 6 6 - 42 First Quarter P - Christensen 40 run (run failed) F - Kelsey 27 run (Christensen pass from Daws) Princeville Forreston
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Nicole Thurman graduated from last year’s Brimfield regional championship team, taking with her honorable mention all-state, all-conference honors and a 12 ppg scoring average. In addition, junior post player Camryn Swietek has moved on to Richwoods. But a core of juniors return with plenty of varsity experience for head coach Maribeth Dura and assistant Amie Fleming. Kamryn Cuevas scored at a 7.3 rate and rebounded at 7.7 per game last year and figures to be this year’s anchor. Also back are Mallory Meinke’s 8 ppg and Delaney Smith’s 4.1 ppg and 5.6 rpg. Mariah Millman is also part of that junior core. Senior Brianna Murphy and freshman Haley Wallace will be in the mix for the fifth spot. Sophomores Stephanie Thurman, Ella Cagwin, and Sydney Hartwig should be coming off the bench, as will seniors Katie Golemon and Barbara Pouilly. “We will be looking to improve on a successful 2016-17 season, in which we started four sophomores, were regional champions and finished second in both the ICAC and Prairieland,” coach Dura said. The Lady Indians began their season Monday with a 41-32 loss at Princeville. Brimfield got off to a 15-7 first quarter advantage, but the Lady Princes were within two at the intermission. A slow third quarter resulted in a 32-23 deficit that led to the final. Cuevas scored 13, and Haley Wallace added eight for the Lady Indians. Next up for Brimfield will be Kewanee Wethersfield at home Friday, beginning their play in the Brimfield Turkey Tournament.
Princeville’s Taylor Baird battles with Kamryn Cuevas for a rebound Monday while Delaney Smith looks on. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
Farmington, under new coach Jim Noonan, had a very satisfying 19-11 season last year. Jaci Forsyth and Brad Whitcomb will be assisting coach Noonan. This season, the Farmers could have 10 players who could make a solid impact. All conference returnees are Morgan Powell (12 ppg, 6 rpg) and Peyton Peckham (8 ppg, 7 rpg and 3 steals per game). Senior post player Megan Gilstrap (9 ppg, 7 rpg and two blocks per game) will also be key. “We’re hesitant to talk individuals, as we prefer to stress team. We truly feel we have six players capable of leading us in scoring every night,” Noonan said. “Our goal is always to be better today than yesterday.” The Lady Farmers will be playing in the Fulton County Tournament today (Thursday) at home versus Lewistown. Farmington
Plenty of change has come to the Elmwood program, where former Elmwood scoring and passing guard, assistant high school, junior high, and elementary girls basketball coach Marcy Brugger will now guide the Lady Trojans as varsity coach. Brugger will be assisted by current EHS athletic director and former varsity boys coach Chuck Vermillion. Another big change was Elmwood
the graduation of EHS’ alltime leading scorer and rebounder Allie Meyers and all-conference performers Rachel Jacobson and Regan McFall. Two key seniors return with scores of varsity experience in all-around athletic Grace LaFollett and guard K Hampton. Juniors Montana Ledbetter, Zofia LeHew, and Shelby Glover return with varsity experience. Sophomore Taylor Herman will also contribute significant minutes. “This group of girls can bring energy to the game and are excited to get started. We have 26 girls total in the program now,” Brugger said. “We want to be sure we’re committed to improving each time we step onto the floor.” Opening at a very competitive Ridgewood Tournament should be a pacesetter for the team. The Lady Trojans traveled to Alwood Monday to open their season and, coming up short to Riverdale, 64-49. Elmwood hung around, down just 31-26 at the intermission and 45-38 after three, but a 19-11 deficit in the fourth and 26 points from Riverdale’s Sarah Garrett made the difference. Herman led the Lady Trojans with 17 points, followed by 13 from LeHew. Elmwood continues to play in the Ridgewood Tournament today (Thursday) versus Rockridge at Alwood.
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Girls hoops preview Lady Princes have promising returnees By PHIL JOHNSON
As another girls basketball season tips off, Princeville once again looks to be the class of the area – an opinion that was backed up Monday night with a win over Brimfield. Princeville finished 305 last season, winning a regional, one sectional game and finishing second in the Lincoln Trail Conference at 8-1 just behind Annawan. Returning to that level will not be automatic, as the Lady Princes suffered some graduation losses. Post player Jessica DeVries and guard Karlen Sandall, both all conference honorees, have moved on. But there’s also plenty left to build around, starting with 6-foot-1 senior center Lucy Waid, an honorable mention all state and first-team all conference pick last year after averaging 12.8 For The Weekly Post
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points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Also back are all-conference facilitator Marisa Horton-Meza at point guard and Caitlin Pullen and Brinlee Bauman, who averaged eight points each. The Brimfield Turkey Tournament has always provided very good competition for Princeville, and the team will start there with Illini West this Friday. Head coach John Gross and assistant Ken Baker look forward to another strong campaign. “We should be good this season, but we have to concentrate and not play tight,” coach Gross
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said. “For us, the conference title and advancing in the state series should run through Annawan, a very good team that has everybody returning this season.” In a season-opening matchup of two Weekly Post area teams, the Lady Princes were victorious over Brimfield 41-32 Monday at home in nonconference play. Down 21-19 at halftime, Princeville took over the third 13-2, then played even in the fourth for the win. Waid led the Lady Princes with 18, and Pullen was in double figures with 12. Continued on Page 19
Princeville players storm the field at Forreston last Saturday prior to a Class 1A quarterfinal loss. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
No OT this time for Princeville By JEFF LAMPE
FORRESTON – For all the talk of spread offenses and fancy passing attacks these days, there’s still a place for smashmouth football. One of those places is Forreston, home to the defending Class 1A state champions. As Princeville (9-3) learned Saturday, the hard way in a 42-0 loss, there’s nothing all that fancy to the football played by Forreston (11-1), which is making yet another deep playoff run. “These guys don’t spread you our or anything. They just come right at you,” Princeville coach Jon Carruthers said. “They’re double tight (end) and double wing. Not foot-to-foot like Elmwood, but they’ve got some strong boys. Even their Weekly Post Staff Writer
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wingbacks and running backs are strong.” That was obvious early as Forreston led 14-0 after one quarter and 30-0 at halftime. The Cardinals’ first two scoring runs were of 40 and 27 yards and made the score 14-0 with 1:31 left in the first. Forreston finished with 361 yards rushing and saw 11 backs carry the ball in the win, which sets up a semifinal showdown with Lena-Winslow on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tuscola faces Athens in the other 1A semifinal. Lena-Winslow is the lone team to beat Forreston this season. Continued on Page 18