Thursday February 19, 2015 Vol. 2, No. 50
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Insurer seeks to avoid involvement in Rosefield lawsuit By BILL KNIGHT
Rosefield Township’s insurer, Country Companies, is seeking to be separated from a pending lawsuit filed by a local couple against the township, some of its current and former officials, and workers. Country Mutual Insurance Company on Jan. 23 filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment with the Circuit Court asking the court to determine that it “has no duty to defend or indemnify For The Weekly Post
Council OKs $257,000 paint job for water tower
the Township or the individual defendants,” according to papers signed by Jo Wetherill of the law firm of Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius and Cerullo. The action – Country Mutual Insurance Company vs. defendants Rosefield Township, Matt Windish, Steve L. Davis, Kevin Windish, John Forney, Robbie Lafollett, plus plaintiffs Mark Vicary and Megan Miller [Vicary] – issued summons on Jan. 26 to all parties. “It is filed by Country insurance to
obtain a finding by the court that Country is not obligated to defend the Township in the Vicary suit,” said Rosefield Township Supervisor Mike Windish. The Vicarys’ suit claims harm from right-of-way, trespassing and propertydamage disputes and also accuses the defendants of invasion of privacy, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotion distress, slander, and harassment. In Country’s 239-page complaint, the corporation concedes it’s legally obligated to insure the Township for bodily
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Williamsfield paying teacher who resigned WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield teacher who quit after she said she was given a choice between being investigated and resigning will be paid her salary through this school year, according to documents obtained by The Weekly Post. Ann Banks, an English teacher, resigned on Jan. 12 in a settlement approved by her, the Williamsfield Education Association labor union, and the Board of Education, in a split vote. The “mutually acceptable terms” of the separation agreement provide that Banks will “remain employed with the school district until June 30, 2015,” although she is no longer working and a long-term substitute teacher has taken over some of her duties. Banks is earning an annual salary of $61,389 for her advanced degree and years of experience. “Long-term subs earn a per diem of our base, $31,384,” said Williamsfield Superintendent Tim Farquer. Under the “free and voluntary act,” Banks and the teachers union agreed to release the Board, its individual members, employees and other school officials from any action, and also committed to waive claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Civil Rights Act and other laws. The Williamsfield District will provide her a positive letter of reference, the docFor The Weekly Post
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ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously awarded to L & T Painting of Shelby Township, Mich., a $257,000 contract to sand blast, paint and make necessary repairs to the west water tower in May and June. Five bids were presented by Steve Blust of the Galesburg engineering firm of Bruner, Cooper and Zuck, and L & T was the lowest for work on the tower, erected in the 1960s. Originally estimated to cost about $125,000, the job last year was bid at $218,000. So bids were let again with an alternate possibility of power-washing instead of sand-blasting. Bids for the alternate option were as low as $118,000. However, that approach would result in an exterior life expectancy of about seven years, after which a comparable project would have to be done. So aldermen decided that it was worth investing more money now to achieve a better job that would last some 20 years. “I think we’d be wasting
injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, liability, and errors and omissions, but says “we will have no duty to defend the insured against any suit seeking damages for bodily injury or property damage to which this insurance does not apply” or “any suit alleging a wrongful act to which this insurance does not apply. “The defendants have no rights under the policy in connection with the lawsuit,” it adds.
Serving as caretakers of the Lorado Taft Museum in Elmwood is one job for members of the Elmwood Historical Society. The society is seeking new members. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
Historical society recruiting
There are currently 78 paid members in the society with 12-15 who attend ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Histori- meetings. Annual dues consist of a $20 cal Society is looking for new faces to contribution that funds the maintenance, attend monthly meetings and help operational costs and upkeep of Elmbreathe life into an organization that has wood’s very own 1880s museum and seen several key members supports the society’s fumove on. ture projects. Next Meeting “We have a lot of older The Elmwood Historical The next Elmwood members and we need Historical Society meet- Society maintains the younger folks with new David Kemp residence at ing is Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ideas and energy to join 302 N. Magnolia in Elmat the Lorado Taft Muus,” said Doug Whitney, wood, which is now seum. who has been president of known as The Lorado Taft the Elmwood Historical Museum. The Queen Anne Society for the past 10 years. style house was purchased in 1966 for Monthly meetings are held at The Lo- $10,000 and dedicated in 1968. rado Taft Museum at 7 p.m. on the last The museum is open by appointment Tuesday of each month (except May, and contains local artifacts, memoraJune, November and December). Continued on Page 2 By CHERYL HARLOW For The Weekly Post
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bilia, genealogy information and some very unique and historically notable pieces. The diary of Olivia Phelps, wife of Elmwood founder William J. Phelps is the oldest artifact on display. Arguably the most impressive display contains a document signed by Abraham Lincoln appointing the Phelps’ son, William E. Phelps, Consul to St. Petersburg, Russia. Also on display is the Great Seal of the United States, which he used in office. Elmwood’s famous son, Lorado Taft (1860-1936) was a sculptor, writer and educator. Taft is best remembered for his various fountains, including “The Fountain of Time” at the west end of Chicago’s Midway Plaisance. Taft also sculpted the “Black Hawk Statue Monument” in Oregon and “Lincoln the Lawyer” and the “Alma Mater” statues at the University of Illinois. The Taft Museum contains memorabilia, research material, and examples of
his sculptures. “We are proud to be the caretakers of the museum and help preserve the history of Elmwood,” Whitney said. Annual functions for the society include the Memorial Day Breakfast (at the museum), Strawberry Festival Sundae Fund raiser, Summer Picnic, Tour of Homes and the Elmwood Christmas Walk. “We are hoping to introduce some new events this year such as an Antiques Roadshow type event and to host a speaker on Lorado Taft,” Whitney said. This spring the society plans to re-mount and dedicate the Oak Hill School Bell on the museum grounds. “My grandmother, Marie Whitney, was a founding member of the historical society and I grew up hearing about it,” Whitney said. “She influenced me to want to be a part of it. We just need some new people to join us to help keep it as vibrant and active in the community as it has been in the past.”
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ument says. The agreement states that it sets no precedent, and all parties agreed not to disparage each other. At a special Board meeting on Dec. 23, an open letter from Banks was read
that said, “No parent or students have accused me of anything,” adding that “the damage is based on speculation.” Neither she nor the school district explained the issue, and both sides declined to comment on the settlement.
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s Harvest Home – Fund-raiser dinner today (Feb. 19), 4:30-7 p.m. Meat loaf, cheese potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert and drink. Dine-in, carry-out. $9. s Cookbook Tasting – Tasting with Friends of the Williamsfield Public Library Saturday (Feb. 21) 5-7 p.m. Sample recipes from “Cookin’ with the Friends of the Library.” Free tasting. Call (309) 639-2630. s Chili Lunch – Chili lunch to benefit Habitat for Heroes Elmwood Home Saturday (Feb. 21) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Donation $5 adults. Includes drink and desert.
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s Chess Night – All skill levels welcome to play chess Tuesdays at Farmington Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m. s Toddler Time – Toddler time for 3-5 year-olds Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood. Call (309) 742-2431.
today (Feb. 19) at 6:30 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood. Ladies (18 and older) may sign up (7422431) to make a paper butterfly wall art. s NAMI Meeting – Mental Illness support group meetings today (Feb. 19) 78:30 p.m. at Cedar Hall on the ICC s Trivia Night – St. Patrick’s Altar & Rosary Society has Trivia Night Feb. 28 North campus in Peoria. at Maple Lane Country s Fish Fries – St. Patrick’s Church in Publicize Your Event Club. Dinner at 5:30, trivia to follow. $120 Elmwood has Call us at (309) 741-9790 per table of up to 8. Call fish/shrimp fries Fridays or email information about Kim DeSplinter at (309) in Lent (Feb. 20, 27 and your upcoming event to 742-8576. Cash prizes. martha@wklypost.com. March 6, 13, 20, 27). s Dance & Auction – Hours 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jubilee Riders 17th ans Tackle Swap – Fishing tackle swap nual Dance and Auction for St. Jude Feb. Saturday (Feb. 21) at the Lake Camelot 28 at Brimfield Legion Hall. Auction, clubhouse, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. dancing, silent auction and horse race. s Movie Monday – All ages invited to Doors open 7 p.m. Southern Cross plays watch “The Boxtrolls” Feb. 23 at Brimat 8 p.m. Donation $5. field Public Library, 3-5 p.m. Free pops Noodles for Poodles – Chicken and corn. Call (309) 446-9575. Pre-K kids noodles dinner to raise funds for SAMS must be accompanied by adult. animal shelter Saturday, Feb. 28, 4:30-7 s Book Club – Brimfield Book Club p.m. at United Methodist Church of meets Feb. 24 1-2:30 p.m. in the BrimElmwood. Cost $8, 10 and under half field Public Library Study Room. price, kids 3 and under free.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering where two years have gone. uuu The best live comedian I ever saw was Rodney Dangerfield, whose performance at Kleinhan’s Musical Hall in Buffalo barely left time to breathe between laughs. Jokes from that concert that still hurt my sides 30 years later. ... Why mention Rodney? If you’re in need of a laugh, you’re in luck Saturday (Feb. 21). We are blessed with two live comedy Jeff shows in the LAMPE area: one at Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood, the other at Rookies in Brimfield. ... Headliner at Maple Lane is Jeff McDonald. We spoke Tuesday and the good news is, even though he’s from Indiana, McDonald is funny. He’s not quite Red Skelton (who McDonald called Indiana’s funniest ever) but is ready to put on a twohour show honed in clubs from Atlantic City to Las Vegas. “You’d pay more to see me do less at a comedy club,” said McDonald, who prefers working closer to home these days. “If I make people feel better when they walk out than they did coming in, I did my job.” uuu Two favorite memories of Illinois basketball involve small-school
teams that made big waves in the postseason: Findlay and Williamsfield. Findlay won a Class A title in 1992 with 96 students – becoming the smallest school to win a state hoops crown and prompting center Eric Smith to say, “Some people probably think we’re hicks or something with just 96 people in the school. But I think it really says something about us that we could band together like this and do something extraordinary.” ... The same was true of Williamsfield in 1997. While Billtown (enrollment 94) and gunner Travis Lewis (33.1 points per game) lost in the quarterfinals to big bad St. Francis de Sales of Chicago, the Bombers’ run to state was still the stuff of myth. Sadly, Billtown’s basketball program will soon follow the lead of Findlay and many other small schools that have co-oped or been forced to close their doors entirely (see illinoishsglorydays.com). Tonight’s Senior Night against Princeville marks the final home basketball game for the Billtown Bombers, who will enter a cooperative agreement next season with ROWVA. While the end is bittersweet, it’s a necessity according to coach Bob Anderson, who has advocated for the change while watching enrollments and participation numbers drop annually. ... Such is the reality for small schools – which should serve as yet another wakeup call that we need to do a better job selling ourselves, if only to stop folks from leaving for sup-
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posed greener big-city pastures. uuu This issue completes our second full year of newspapering here at The Weekly Post. We’d invite you to a celebration, but the champagne froze in the trunk and made a mess. Even so, in two years we’ve doubled our circulation, tripled our staff and – fortunately – proven our founding principle: “Local news and opinion matters, particularly in small towns.” Thanks for helping us survive. And please, patronize our advertisers. Without them, we would have ran out of ink money 82 issues ago. ... On a less rosy note, our application for a permit to obtain a pet monkey (Milky the snake is lonely) was dismissed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. And my hunt for an elusive $500 bill has gone nowhere. So we still have goals for the coming year, which is nice. Gunga galunga. uuu Parting shot: Speaking of “Caddyshack,” Rodney stole every scene. So let’s close with a memorable line: “Oh, this your wife, huh? A lovely lady. Hey baby, you must’ve been something before electricity.” Ok, two: “I hear this place is restricted, Wang, so don’t tell ’em you’re Jewish, okay?” In case you did not see the movie, Wang is Asian, which makes the line a little funnier. ... You know what, I could get fired for this column – if I didn’t pay the ink bill.
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Issues with cable companies abound
Since I wrote about a cable company and my battle with its non-existent customer service, hardly a day goes by without someone stopping me at a store or on the street to tell me their own horror story about how they had to deal with the goon squad that conJon trols their cable GALLAGHER TV/Internet. From my own recent experiences, plus those of others, I can honestly say I’m surprised that such companies can stay in business. One woman told me of how she called for a repair and was scheduled for a certain date. A day later, a cable company’s computer called her to tell her that there had been a service interruption in her area, but that it had been restored, so her appointment had been cancelled. She returned the phone call, climbing through their computerized phone tree until she finally spoke with a human being, who assured her that someone would still be out to fix her problem on the appointed date. She took off work so she could be there between 1-5 that afternoon, and, as you would expect, no one showed up to fix her problem. This repeated itself two more times before she finally got it resolved. I say “resolved,� but what I mean is, before she got service back. The cable company was re-
luctant to give her any type of credit because of their errors. It was only after she threatened legal action to recoup her lost wages that they finally agreed to give her a month’s worth of free service. Another woman told me that she’d had moved her father to a nursing home about a year ago. The family cancelled his service – they thought – but discovered almost by accident that the cable into his empty house was still active. When they checked further, they found that the disconnection had never taken place and that the father’s debit card had continued to be charged each month despite the fact that the service wasn’t being used. “They didn’t know how it happened,� she said. “But they wouldn’t refund the money.� She said a customer service representative explained that they had been sending the service and that it wasn’t their fault that there was no one in the house to watch television. Talk about compassion! The only thing the company was willing to do was credit an account. They did not want to give back money that they already had in their grubby little hands. Finally, after several weeks of fighting, a check was issued for half of the amount. “We should have checked Dad’s bank statement more closely,� the daughter conceded. “But he was still able to do his finances, so we didn’t.� My problems began when I called customer service – an oxymoron if ever there was one – to
see about getting my services reduced in an attempt to save money. I found by taking out one of my DVRs, and cutting a few channels that I never watched, that I could actually RAISE the amount I paid by about $10 a month. That’s right. Raise the amount by cutting services. See, since I had been with them for a year, they were going to increase what I’d been paying by almost $50 a month, but the had conveniently been forgetting to tell me until I was billed. Therefore, by eliminating some of my services, I was actually going to save $40 a month. I came away from the situation feeling like I’d just been beaten to a pulp, but thanking whomever whomped me for doing it. Cable/ISP companies run TV commercials in an attempt to attract new customers. It seems that they will give NEW customers everything that they give me ... for about $40 a month LESS than what I pay. When I called my cable provider to see what promotions they had for loyal customers who had been with them for a while, they told me they had nothing. This decision to advertise a new promotion right in the face of loyal customers while offering them nothing can only be described in one word: stupid. Then again, I’m the one who decided this was okay and to stick with them. At least, for now.
We are lucky to have fire, ambulance services To the Editor: Does the sound of a fire truck or ambulance disturb you? Well it should! Help is on the way for some person or family. If you are the one needing help, that siren means
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Juveniles questioned on gunshot damage to home
DAHINDA – Two Williamsfield juveniles were interrogated by Knox County Sheriff’s officers and warned about gun safety on Feb. 4 after a Dahinda resident reported gunshot damage to her home from Feb. 1 The two boys admitted being in the area shooting at squirrels and birds, and they thought that they had shot holes in the home.They were questioned at Williamsfield school with administrators present. No charges were filed.
Two injured in icy race outside Elmwood bar
ELMWOOD – Two men were injured and one required hospitalization after sustaining injuries during a foot race outside a local tavern on Feb. 14, police said. James Diggs, 33, of Nobleville, Ind., was transported to OSF St. Francis Medical Center by BYE Ambulance. Also responding were local police and Elmwood Fire/Rescue.
Wood burner causes fire
ELMWOOD – A Feb. 12 fire in a garage at 307 N. Knox here damaged the building but did not damage a car in the garage or adjacent house, according to police reports. Elmwood and Elba-Salem fire departments responded and traced the fire’s origin to a wood burner in the garage.
Yates City man arrested for intimidation
YATES CITY – At 5:49 p.m. Jan. 19, Yates City police responded to an Ames Street residence in regard to an earlier phone harassment complaint. The resident told police he was receiving threatening text messages from Chad Lopez, 43, of Farmington, in regards to a civil matter regarding payment for a deer stand. Yates City police made contact with a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy who had previous contact with both men in regards to a sexual assault complaint involving family members of both men. The resident said he believed Lopez posed a serious threat. Lopez was arrested Jan. 30 for intimidation and transported to the Knox County Jail on $40,000 bail.
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• Janet Mae Fulton, 56, of Bartonville on Feb. 10 was ticketed for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. • Christopher James Davis, 58, of Elmwood on Feb. 12 was arrested for misdemeanor retail theft that occurred at County Market at 12:30 a.m. Feb. 7 and transported to the Fulton County Jail. • Rik L. Whitley, 40, of Farmington on Feb. 15 was ticketed for improper use of a turn signal and driving with a suspended license and was arrested for a failure to appear warrant in Peoria County. • At 5:00 p.m. Jan. 23, a resident on Market Street in Yates City noti-
fied police that sometime in the prior 24 hours, someone had stolen a radar detector and satellite radio totalling $170 from his vehicle. No evidence was found. • Brandon Fraser, 28 of Elmwood, on Feb. 9 was arrested for driving on a revoked license and transported to Peoria County Jail. • Joseph Harkness, 23, of Elmwood on Feb. 14 was ticketed for driving without valid insurance and disobeying a stop sign. • David Hanley, 45, of Kickapoo on Feb. 9 was arrested for aggravated assault and domestic battery and transported to Peoria County Jail. • Jason Nell, 24, of Farmington on Feb. 9 was arrested for obstructing justice/destroying evidence driving and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Walter Wood, 50, of Princeville on Feb. 12 was arrested by police to hold for another agency and transported to Peoria County Jail. • Derek Jones, 18, of Brimfield on Feb. 14 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• Feb. 4 – Carol Race of Chattanooga, Tenn., on Knox Highway 11 near 1250N in Truro Township. • Feb. 12 – Marla Ruberg of Fairview on County Highway 24 southwest of Farmington in Farmington Township.
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Repair LLC police budget Yates CityButler discusses creating REPAIRS ON ALL DIESELS By MICHELLE SHERMAN going to AUTOS run out ofAND money,” Guyer
For The Weekly Post said. Time YATES CITY – Funding for theto winterize He said he would like to see a your anddefinitive get accounting of inYates City police force again wascar more those tires on up for discussion by the Yates City coming tax money earmarked for before the winter Village Board of Trustees on the police department. Currently, weather is here. Wednesday (Feb. 11). the department’s expenditures come Trustee Matt Guyer proposed ofwith the village’s corporation We are a fair out shop, fair prices and honest repairs. looking into creating a solid annual fund, with withdrawals from the debudget that would be handedHours: over Monday partment savings account if needed. thru Friday Now accepting to Chief John Kennedy, who would 8:00 am -Guyer 4:30 pm. also said an annual budget major credit or W. Farmington Rd (Rt. 116) plan appropriate the money as24015 the needs would help Kennedy to better for the appointment of the department required.309-245-2525staff department during times of “If we stick with the way it is need, cutting hours during light months and banking the savings for right now, sooner or later, we’re
extra coverage in busy months. No action was taken but the police committee plans to further discuss the matter. In other business the board: • Approved allowing Public Works Director Chuck Eiker to spend up to $800 to purchase five signs that will be used to notify residents of boil orders in place. • Learned that the village’s permit with the United States Postal Service allowing water bills to be mailed had expired and was renewed when February water bills were mailed.
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Peoria, Knox County write-ins set By BILL KNIGHT
Feb. 5 was the deadline for people to file Declarations of Intent to be writein candidates for the April 7 election, and the Knox and Peoria County Clerks offices said eight people in The Weekly Post circulation area filed paperwork to have ballots cast in their favor. Those candidates are: • Brimfield – Paul Dye for Village Board. • Elmwood – Adam Rue for Ward 2 of the City Council; For the Board of Trustees for the Morrison and Mary Wiley Library – Stephanie Colgan, Tom Herman, Kim DeSplinter and Monica Lampe; • Princeville – Mary Ann Mercer for Village For The Weekly Post
Clerk. • Yates City – Doug Passmore for Salem Library Trustee. Here are several key dates to be aware of between now and the spring election: Feb. 26 – First day for mailing or delivery of absentee ballot March 10 – Last day for registration or transfer of registration within the office of the election authority. March 11– First day for grace-period registration and grace period voting in the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose by the election authority. Grace period voting may be done by mail at the discretion of the elec-
tion authority. March 23 – First day for early voting at the office of the election authority or at a location designated by the election authority for this purpose. April 4 – Last day for grace-period registration and grace period voting, and last day for early voting at the office of the election authority or at a location designated by the election authority. curricula. April 7 – Consolidated election.
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special election to replace Township Clerk Jeff Stiers, who resigned this winter, was set by the Township Board for Tuesday (Feb. 24) in the Village Hall. Sande Wilkie was nominated to serve as Township Clerk. Supervisor James Ross said at least 15 people in addition to Trustees must be present to conduct the election. In other business, Truro’s Board accepted a bid from Spoon River Landscaping of Dahinda to mow the township’s cemeteries.
Salem Twp., library find ‘missing’ funds YATES CITY – Rev-
enues levied in Knox County and dispersed by the Illinois Department of Revenue for use by Salem Township Public Library haven’t been received by the library since the 1980s and apparently have been received by Salem Township, according to township records and local librarian Denise Hayes. “I went to a meeting in Springfield – the Statewide Public Library Management Institute – and a lawyer there presented information about the Personal Property Replacement Tax,” Hayes said. “We realized we should be receiving some, but it was going to Salem Township instead.” Both boards are discussing the situation, Hayes said. “The Township met last week but we haven’t heard from them yet,” she said. Salem Township Supervisor Christine Bewley didn’t return a message seeking a comment.
Thousand Dollar Road bids opened
JUBILEE – Township officials and legal counsel this week are expected to
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consider bids received for the repair and upgrade of a stretch of Thousand Dollar Road that Peoria County is supposed to help with. “Bids have been opened,” said Township Supervisor Steve Garnett. The “lowest is less than last year but above [the] estimated [cost]. Road Commissioner [Jack Groeper] and I will discuss budgets with the township attorney and we will decide the next step then.”
Kickapoo sets budget hearing
KICKAPOO – The Township will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget at 6:45 p.m. March 16, shortly before its regular monthly meeting, Supervisor Karl Koy announced on Monday (Feb. 16). In other news, the Township received reports of damaged mailboxes as a result of heavy snow plowed off roads on Ford Road, Gilles Road and Heinz Lane, and bids are out for the Black Bear Coal Mine Bridge project, which is expected to cost about $500,000.
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Farmington moves on with energy bids By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Kenn Stufflebeam to accept the lowest bid available for alternative energy supply from Simec Illinois. As a result of Farmington voters approving electrical aggregation participation in the last election, residential and small commercial retail customers within city limits can choose to purchase their electricity at more competitive prices than Ameren can provide. Reg Ankrom with Simec told the council Farmington will be placed in with roughly 30 other communiFor The Weekly Post
ties across Illinois when he sends a bid to the electrical market. Electrical prices change quickly, he said, but suppliers give Simec a six-hour window to contact clients. Ankrom said his group is doing “indicative pricing” and hopes to have a final bid for Stufflebeam’s approval within the next month. Even though the city participates in the electrical aggregate, residents and businesses can opt out of the aggregate at any point and purchase electricity from Ameren or another supplier, Ankrom said. In other business the council: • Heard a presentation from Tim Haley and Jessica Slater regarding a planned car cruise-in and festival
they wish to hold in the downtown area on June 27. The festival would include a beer tent, children’s activities and a band and is awaiting an Illinois Department of Transportation permit. • Alderman Jeff Vogel announced the police department lot is available for anyone wishing to utilize it for online marketplace transactions. • The police department has a black 1999 Ford Explorer for sale. Those interested should contact the municipal building. • Approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Fulton County Department of Public Works and Highways for bridge inspection.
BRIEFS Welch planning alumni only trip to Italy in June of 2016
ELMWOOD – Lynette Welch will be offering an adult-only alumni trip to Italy during June of 2016. She will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. in Room. 113 of Elmwood High School. Email lwelch@elmwood322.com if you plan on attending and if you have any questions Trip details are also available at www.EducationalTravel.com/Login. Group Username: welch2016 Group Password: italy16.
Classes offered on mental illness in children, teens
PEORIA – The NAMI Tri-County Illinois chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will sponsor a NAMI Basics Education Program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness. The six-week series of classes will start in Peoria on Tuesday, March 3, from 6:30-9 p.m. at 5718 N. University St. in Peoria For more information or to register for this class, please call Beth Lawrence at (309) 691-5830 by Feb. 24.
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$120,000 if we had to turn around and spend maybe $400,000 in six or seven years,” said Alderman Bryan Davis (Ward 1). Water committee chair Jared Howerton (Ward 3) said the City could cover the cost with existing funds. He said the City has about $460,000 in water system reserves in addition to more than
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$260,000 in the main water and sewer operations fund. The Council also started discussing the possibility of legalizing the use of golf carts, Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on city streets. Police Chief Aaron Bean reported that state law forbids their use on highways but permits municipalities to allow
their general use, and he shared a similar ordinance from Lacon, where golf carts only are permitted on city streets. By consensus the Council referred the issue to its attorney and will consider action on any draft at the next meeting. In other business, the Council • by consensus instructed City Clerk Melissa Morris to notify Illinois Power Marketing Company that the City is declining to renew its electric service agreement since its rate is higher than Ameren’s rate; • approved a City report to the State Comptroller’s Office on the two Tax Increment Financing Districts.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BRIMFIELD-MILLBROOK MULTI-TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the BRIMFIELD-MILLBROOK MULTITOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the home of BOBBIE PHILBEE, MultiTownship Assessment Clerk, who resides at 21512 North Washington Street, Laura, Illinois, from and after 9:00 O'Clock A. M., the 20th day of February, 2015. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:00 O'Clock P.M., on the 23rd day of March, 2015, at the BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP BUILDING, located on South Adams Street, in Brimfield, Illinois, in this Multi-Township Assessment District and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Multi-Township Board of Trustees, at the Meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 16th day of February, 2015. BOBBIE PHILBEE, Clerk, Brimfield-Millbrook MultiTownship Assessment District.
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BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Sun. School: 8:45 am Bible Class: 8:45 am Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am
EDWARDS Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.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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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 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 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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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on February 10, 2015, under the Assumed Name of Jubilee Junction with the business located at 10020 W. Route 150, Kickapoo, IL 61528. The true name and residence address of the owner is: Bryon Hasty, 9806 W. Route 150, Kickapoo, IL 61528
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a resolution adopted on the 9th day of February, 2015 (the “Resolution”), Community Unit School District Number 210, Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties, Illinois (the “District”), intends to issue general obligation alternate bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,050,000 for the purpose of improving the sites of and altering, repairing and equipping the existing school buildings and facilities of the District, including, but not limited to, driveway and parking lot improvements and roof repairs. The Bonds would be payable from collections distributed to the District from those taxes imposed by The County of Knox, Illinois, pursuant to the County School Facility Occupation Tax Law of the State of Illinois, as amended. If such revenue source is insufficient to pay the Bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the District without limitation as to rate or amount are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds. A complete copy of the Resolution follows this notice. Notice is hereby further given that a petition signed by 200 or more electors of the District, said number of electors being equal to the greater of (i) 7.5% of the number of registered voters in the District or (ii) 200 of those registered voters or 15% of those registered voters, whichever is less, may be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of
Education of the District (the “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice and the Resolution asking that the question of the issuance of the Bonds be submitted to referendum. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 15th day of March, 2016. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A 1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the District shall thereafter be authorized to issue the Bonds. By order of the Board of Education of the District.
DATED this 9th day of February, 2015. Vicki Massie Secretary, Board of Education, Community Unit School District Number 210, Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties, Illinois RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of general obligation alternate bonds of Community Unit School District Number 210, Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,050,000 for school facilities purposes pursuant to the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois. * * *
CLAIM NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS , PEORIA COUNTY, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of SARAH L. BOWKER, Deceased.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS , PEORIA COUNTY No. 15-P-46
NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of SARAH L. BOWKER. Letters of Office were issued to EUGENE N. JORDAN, 1020 Manypenny Avenue, Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814, as Executor, whose attorney is THE CORDIS LAW OFFICE, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 19th day of August, 2015 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED, February 13, A.D. 2015. EUGENE N. JORDAN, Executor of the Estate of SARAH L. BOWKER, Deceased. The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorneys for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 6l559 309/385-46l6
WHEREAS, Community Unit School District Number 210, Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties, Illinois (the “District”), is a duly organized and existing school district created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois, and is now operating under the provisions of the School Code of the State of Illinois, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the District (the “Board”), has considered the existing school facilities and the improvements and extensions necessary to be made thereto in order that the same will adequately serve the educational needs of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the District to improve the sites of and alter, repair and equip the existing school buildings and facilities of the District, including, but not limited to, driveway and parking lot improvements and roof repairs (the “Project”), all in accordance with the preliminary estimate of cost heretofore approved by the Board and now on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Project, including legal, financial, bond discount, capitalized interest, printing and publication costs and other expenses, is not less than $1,050,000, and there are insufficient funds on hand and lawfully available to pay such costs; and
WHEREAS, such costs are expected to be paid for from the proceeds of alternate bonds authorized to be issued at this time pursuant to
BY: (S) Daniel M. Cordis Attorney for Estate
the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, it is necessary and for the best interests of the District that the Project be undertaken and, in order to raise the funds required for such purpose, it will be necessary for the District to borrow an amount not to exceed $1,050,000 and, in evidence thereof, to issue alternate bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,050,000 (the “Bonds”), all in accordance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, the principal of and interest on the Bonds will be payable from collections distributed to the District from those taxes imposed by The County of Knox, Illinois, pursuant to the County School Facility Occupation Tax Law of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Pledged Revenues”); and WHEREAS, if the Pledged Revenues are insufficient to pay the Bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the District without limitation as to rate or amount are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds:
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It and It Is Hereby Resolved by the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 210, Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true and correct and does incorporate them into this Resolu-
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In Re ESTATE OF JERRY N. SEWELL, Deceased.
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JERRY N. SEWELL on December 28, 2014. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to EDWARD D. SEWELL, of P. O. Box 58, Buda, Texas 78610, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 21st day of August, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 30th day of January, 2015. EDWARD D. SEWELL, Executor of the Estate of JERRY N. SEWELL, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
tion by this reference. Section 2. Determination to Issue Bonds. It is necessary and in the best interests of the District to undertake the Project, and that for the purpose of paying the cost of the Project, the Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued and sold in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,050,000. Section 3. Declaration of Intent; Retention of Underwriter and Approval of Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel. The District hereby (a) declares its intention to avail of the provisions of the Code and the Act and to issue Bonds in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,050,000 to pay the costs of the project, (b) retains First Midstate Inc., Bloomington, Illinois, as Underwriter and (c) approves of Chapman and Cutler LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as bond counsel to the Underwriter and disclosure counsel to the Underwriter, with respect to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. Section 4. Publication. This Resolution, together with a notice in the statutory form, shall be published in The Weekly Post, the same being a newspaper of general circulation in the District, and if no petition, signed by 200 electors, the same being equal to the greater of (i) 7.5% of the number of registered voters in the District or (ii) 200 of those registered voters or 15% of those registered voters, whichever is less, asking that the issuance of the Bonds be submitted to referendum, is filed with the Secretary of the Board within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this Resolution and said notice, then the Bonds shall be authorized
to be issued. Section 5. Additional Resolutions. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the Board may adopt additional resolutions or proceedings supplementing or amending this Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of the Bonds and prescribing all the details of the Bonds, so long as the maximum amount of the Bonds as set forth in this Resolution is not exceeded and there is no material change in the Project or the purposes described herein. Such additional resolutions or proceedings shall in all instances become effective immediately without publication or posting or any further act or requirement. This Resolution, together with such additional resolutions or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds under applicable law. Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution. Section 7. Repealer. All resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this Resolution be in full force and effect forthwith upon its adoption. Adopted February 9, 2015.
Janet Collopy President, Board of Education Vicki Massie Secretary, Board of Education
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PRINCEVILLE – Steven P. Chambers, 61, of Peoria, brother of a Princeville woman, died Feb. 14. Survivors include his wife, Sue (Ramirez) Chambers; his mother, Joan; and a sister, Mary Lou (Olen) Ellington of Princeville. Cremation rites have been accorded, with a private family ceremony. Leave condolences online at masonfuneralhomes.com.
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KICKAPOO – Paul A. Heinz, 99, of Kickapoo-Edwards died on Feb. 12 at Cornerstone Rehab & Health Care. He is survived by two sons, Gregory (Noel) Heinz of Edwards and Paul J. (Stephanie) Heinz of Channahon; two daughters, Angela (James) Miazga of Frankfort, and Theresa (Bill) Preston of Bartonville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Teresa (Cecelia) Hines of Peoria. Paul was a farmer all his life. He was well known for his very straight crop rows and farming techniques which he passed on to many friends. He worked as a farm hand up to age 86. A funeral Mass was held on Feb.
This Week’s Obituaries • Steven Chambers, 61, Peoria • Paul Heinz, 99, Kickapoo • Wilma Munson, 72, Bartonville • Marilyn Ann Steiger, 82, Farmington • Joan Threw, 84, Yates City
17 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kickapoo, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kickapoo. Leave condolences online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Wilma Munson
BARTONVILLE – Wilma Sue Munson, 72, of Bartonville, sister of an Elmwood woman, died on Feb. 12 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Survivors include her twin sister, Lynda (David) Oakes of Elmwood. Services were held on Feb. 16, at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, with burial in Smithville Cemetery in rural Hanna City. Leave condolences online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn Ann Steiger
FARMINGTON – Marilyn Ann Steiger, 82, of Lincoln, formerly of Farmington, died on Feb. 12 at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln.
Born to Charles Clifford and Mayme Boyer Doubet on July 2, 1932, at the family farm in rural Hanna City, she married Henry Alan Steiger in 1956 in Hanna City. He survives in Lincoln. A family burial will be held at New Union Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Leave condolences online at www.hbbfh.com.
Joan M. Threw
YATES CITY – Joan M. Threw, 84, of Peoria, mother of a Yates City man, died on Feb. 8 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include her son, Timothy (Claudia) Threw of Yates City. A memorial Mass was held on Feb. 13 at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded. Entombment of ashes will be in the mausoleum. Leave condolences online at www.wrightandsalmon.com. Obituary Policy: We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch and $5 per picture. Call 309-741-9790.
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Farmington the past four seasons. “And they came through.” To reach the third-place game, Farmington had to get past unbeaten teams from AbingdonAvon and Mossville. The sectional win over Mossville avenged a seven-point regular season loss. “So it was not an easy road for us,” Swearingen said. “We didn’t lead Germantown Hills (in the first round at state) until there
were six seconds left in the game. But I guess that’s all that matters.” In eighth grade state action, both Farmington and Elmwood lost first-round games last Saturday. Defending 7-2A state champion Elmwood (22-4) dropped a 28-26 contest to Springfield Blessed Sacrament (18-7) at Downs TriValley. Ricky Hightower had 10 points for Elmwood and Charlie McKinty added 9. Nick Broeker (18
points) hit two free throws with 8.6 seconds left for Blessed Sacrament and Elmwood missed a lastsecond layup. Farmington’s eighth-grade squad – buoyed by help from seventh grader Springer – lost to Calumet Park, 47-35, at Tolono Unity. Calumet Park took control with a 19-11 run in the third quarter. Jarod DePriest led Farmington (17-7) with 14 points and Springer added nine.
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in the locker room I wrote down, “Elmwood 49, Brimfield 48.” We got to play them in the semifinals and it was a close game, nip and tuck. With 21 seconds to go, Brimfield missed a free throw. The score was Brimfield 48, Elmwood 46. We ran a fast break off the free throw and my sophomore Danny “Dapper” Harlin got the ball on
the wing going to the basket. With 16 seconds left he went up for a contested layup and the thought went through my head, “If he makes it and gets fouled – and he’s an 83 percent free throw shooter – the score would be Elmwood 49, Brimfield 48.” Well, he went up for the layup and didn’t make it and they didn’t call a foul. Of course everyone in the gym (from Elmwood) thought he was fouled.
Then we had to foul them and I think they scored a bucket and maybe we scored. That’s what I remember most from that game. Brimfield won the regional the next night and the next season (1978-79) they went to state (finishing 29-2 and reaching the Class A quarterfinals). You know, they’ve been pretty good ever since.
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out” is a perfect combination, and that is mostly what Scott Carlson got last week from Brimfield, which is tied for seventh in the latest Class 1A poll. The only tough game was Tuesday, when Carson Cuevas scored 30 points during a 49-42 win over Abingdon-Avon in a very physical game. Things were easier the rest of the week as the Indians scored a 102-46 win over Williamsfield last Tuesday (Feb. 10), a 6329 defeat of Peoria Heights Friday and an 8123 thrashing of RushvilleIndustry last Saturday. Numbers vs. Billtown were staggering. Brimfield (25-2) shot at a 73 percent clip, which included 65 percent from behind the arc. Cuevas scored 37. Brad Novak, Koby White, and Nate Wallace had 13, 12, and 10, respectively. “Williamsfield’s hurryup pace can dictate the whole game, and we happened to be really on with our shooting, which resulted in the high offensive output,” Carlson said. The Indians picked up where they left off at Peoria Heights, going up 22-2 after one quarter. For the game, Cuevas tallied 16, and Jace Swietek had 12. Cuevas again led all scorers vs. Rushville – including the Rushville-Industry team – with 28. Wallace scored 14. Through the first 26 games, Cuevas was leading the team with 21.3 points per game, followed by Swietek at 9.7 ppg and Wallace at 8.8 ppg.
Elmwood Elmwood (23-5) won three times, honored seniors and experimented with next year’s squad in the past week. In Friday’s Senior Night Matthew Jehle struck for 17 points, 12 of them in quarter two. Elmwood scored 26 points overall in the second period, leading to a 58-39 final over North Fulton. “McCabe Coulter deferred his starting spot in the game so that fellow senior Patrick Hayes could begin the night on the floor, and that was nice,” coach Josh Fugitt said. Hayes scored five points. Then Tuesday, the Trojans ousted Peoria Heights 63-45 behind 17 points from Jake Roberts, 16 from Matthew Jehle and 14 from Isaiah Groeper. The week began with a 52-32 win at Bushnell last Tuesday (Feb. 10). Scoring leaders through 27 games are Groeper at 12 ppg, Jehle at 10 ppg, and Jack McKinty at 9.5 ppg, who also was recently named to Canton’s Kiwanis all-star game. Jake Roberts leads the team in rebounds at 7.1 per game. Farmington The Farmers (12-13) sandwiched an 11-point setback to a good West Prairie team on the road, between wins over Knoxville (66-58) and Stark County (64-58) last week before falling to Monmouth Roseville on Tuesday, 65-62. Eric Higgs led with 21 points in the Roseville
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loss. Trey Swearingen, Higgs and Steven Gilstrap all struck for double digits versus Knoxville. “Knoxville was a big win for us that helped us to get a three seed in our upcoming regional,” said Farmington coach Jeff Otto. At Stark County Higgs got into foul trouble, and it was Swearingen who carried the team in a big way by tallying 33, helping his team-leading 16 ppg average. The 6-foot-4 junior works in a lot of areas on the floor, as he is also the leader at 7.5 rpg. Princeville The Princes (15-9) suffered a tough 70-69 loss Tuesday to Ridgewood on a last-second tip-in. That came despite four players in double figures for Princeville: Brendan Streitmatter (21), Mitchell Janssen (17), Mike Sheets (14) and Nick Kraft (12) Prior to that loss, coach Jeff Kratzer’s Princes had used good pressure at
County Wednesday, Feb. 25 Semifinal 1, 6 pm – (1) Ridgewood vs. Winner Game 1 Semifinal 2, 7:30 pm – Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 Friday, Feb. 27 Regional Final, 7 pm (Winner advances to Lanark Eastland Sectional Tuesday, March 3, 7 pm, vs. Durand Regional Winner) CLASS 2A At Knoxville Monday, Feb. 23 Game 1, 6 pm – (4) Mercer County vs. (5) Knoxville Game 2, 7:30 pm – (3) Farmington vs. (6) West Central Wednesday, Feb. 25 Semifinal 1, 6 pm – (1) Monmouth-Roseville vs. Winner Game 1 Semifinal 2, 7:30 pm – (2) United vs. Winner Game 2 Friday, Feb.27 Regional Final, 7 pm (Winner advances to Farmington Sectional Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm, vs. Riverdale Regional Winner)
Galva last Friday on the way to a 55-30 victory. Janssen scored 17 points and Trent Kielion had 12, including three treys. Stark County was the victim last Tuesday (Feb. 10) at 69-45, with Kraft striking for 21 and Janssen scoring 14. Kraft leads at 14.9 ppg, followed by Brendan Streitmatter’s 8.8 ppg and Janssen’s 8.1 ppg. Leading the way on the boards are Janssen with 8 rpg, followed by Mikey Sheet’s 5.1 rpg. Williamsfield Following a drubbing from Brimfield a week ago Tuesday, the Bombers (18-11) bounced back versus North Fulton on Saturday. Billtown won 60-41 behind big scoring nights came from Garrett Wight (19 points), Ethen Hunt (16) and Tyler Jones (15). “It helped to bounce back against an improving North Fulton team after that very long night against Brimfield,” coach Bob Anderson said. Wight leads the team at 18 ppg and is followed by three more double figure scorers: Jones 12.5 ppg, Zach Smith 12 ppg and Hunt 10.1 ppg. Hunt and Smith are leading the team in rebounds at 6.5 and 6.2 per game, respectively. Tonight (Feb. 19) Williamsfield plays its final home game as the Bombers Williamsfieldwill co-ip with Oneida ROWVA next year for basketball.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ashley Perryman, Elmwood
Elmwood senior cager Ashley Perryman works hard at being elusive on the hardwood, to pass to teammates; to be able to shoot threes; and to be able to grab offensive rebounds to put in for scores. That’s why she is considered both an inside post player and forward, playing farther away from the hoop. Ashley is a four-year hoopster, although a bad knee disappointingly kept her off the floor her entire junior season. As a senior she averaged 8.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. And as has been the experience of her teammates, Ashley has great memories of how the team worked so well together for success. She attributes a large part of the team togetherness to coaches Gregg Meyers and Chris Herridge, and Ashleys’ lifelong supporters have been her parents Troy and Nancy Perryman. She caught basketball fever at age five playing at Elmwood’s Community Center. From then on Ashley was always shooting hoops in her home driveway. Ashley’s favorite big time player is Dwyane Wade, and he plays on the team for which she supports, the Miami Heat. Her favorite movie is the current hit, “American Sniper,” while “Supernatural” is what she most watches on the tube. History is her favorite school subject, and it has helped her to be honored by Elmwood Excellence. Ashley’s best Lady Trojans’ basketball thrill was being part of the team that recently won the Princeville Girls Holiday Tournament of 2014. She will begin basic training for the U.S. Army on July 7 to prepare to eventually go into law enforcement. “Give 110 percent in practice and games, and good things will happen,” she advises to up-andcoming female cagers. Since Ashley Perryman plays all over the court, she has to give 110 percent! – Phil Johnson Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc.
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won its 14th of the past 15 games and avenged a six-point loss to Brimfield on Dec. 27. In the first 2:30 of the final quarter both teams struggled to score. The only point was a single Brimfield free throw in that time period. Shayla McCormick (team-high 17 points) came alive for the Lady Indians in a 30-second period with two treys to give Brimfield a 45-43 lead at the 4:41 mark. After PCS regained the lead, Brimfield’s Kenzie Schlipf battled inside for a basket and a tie at 50-50 with 1:52 left. Then, following another PCS basket, senior post player Ryleigh Keith (15 points) calmly made both shots from the charity stripe to tie the score, 52-52. But from there, Ulm’s shot left the Lady Indians looking to next season. “We lost two all-staters to graduation, and they were replaced admirably this season, and next year five players with starting experience will return. We’re excited about that,� coach Jim Blane said. For the season, Kennedy Dura led Brimfield in scoring with 17 points per game, ahead of Keith (11.5 ppg) and McCormick (10.5). McCormick led in rebounds with 11 per game, and Keith averaged 7.5. Elmwood One of Elmwood’s best seasons ever (19-6) ended with a regional semifinal loss to eventual champ Peoria Christian, 38-31, last
Wednesday (Feb. 11). “Our defense was good. We held Jordan Myroth to just one point for the entire game, but we just couldn’t get our offense going, and turnovers were costly,� coach Gregg Meyers said. Elmwood led 13-11 after one quarter as Morgan Ledbetter had 9 of her team-high 12 points. But Elmwood was outscored 12-5 in the second. For the season, junior Allie Meyers led Elmwood at 11.5 points per game, while seniors Ashley Perryman and Shyann Jones followed at 8.8 and 8.7 respectively. Meyers was the rebounding leader at 9.5, and Perryman added 7.5 rpg. “We’ll miss our five seniors (Abby Frietsch, Hannah Huber, Jones, Perryman and Carrie Young), who began in the program when (assistant coach) Chris Herridge and I started coaching,� Meyers said. “They love to play the game, and they have loved playing together.� Frietsch (9 treys) and Perryman (7) advanced in the 3-point shooting contest at Princeville. Farmington Coach Jimmy Jordan’s Lady Farmers reached the regional semifinals with strong man-to-man defense in a 38-29 victory over West Prairie. The offense was helped by Kenzie Skaggs’ 10 points. Hannah Jostes scored 9, followed by 6 from Annika Lopez. The semifinal against No. 1 seed
Monmouth Roseville began with excitement, a 19-6 lead, then got very scary when point guard Annika Lopez hit the floor hard coming down from a jump. That caused a 35-minute delay. Fortunately, Annika participated in the next evening’s 3-point contest. Despite the injury, Farmington (16-15) reached halftime with a 2620 advantage before Monmouth Roseville found the hoop. The final was a 57-46 loss. Kenzie Skaggs led Farmington with 13 points. Hannah Jostes led with 15 ppg and 8.1 rebounds. Paige Pasley followed at 11.2 ppg and 6.2 rpg. Princeville The Lady Princes’ late-season surge continued with a 41-22 regional victory over Peoria Heights. Lucy Waid had a monster performance with 19 points and 20 boards. In the semifinal Princeville battled Brimfield, to a 30-25 deficit at halftime, but was done in by a rough third quarter in a 59-41 season-ending loss to finish at 9-21. Brooke Gardner scored 25 for Princeville against Brimfield. “We’re all excited about next season as the girls will be much more experienced,� coach Randy Long said. Gardner led with 11.7 ppg while Waid averaged 9.7 ppg and led in rebounds at 8.9. Gardner had 4.6 rpg.
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Regionals are coming up for the boys basketball teams and that got me to thinking about a game between Brimfield and Elmwood back in 197778. We had alBig Frank ways done MAVETZ pretty well against Brimfield after I got to Elmwood in 1968, because they were in kind of a down cycle back then. Then legendary coach Don Mathews came to the area and everybody wondered, “What is he doing at Brimfield?” Well we found out he had brought his son, Eddie, who now coaches at Limestone. As far as I’m concerned, Eddie is the best Class A basketball player I’ve seen play against Elmwood. At first when Don came he brought this four-corners offense, a delay game, and it was really effective. It looked like Dean Smith was coaching. Then once Eddie started playing, they played up and down the court. Well, in 1977-78 we had played Brimfield twice during the year and I think they beat us by 20 points both times. So as we were getting ready for the game, I told my team, “Guys, the only way we’re going to beat Brimfield is to keep the combined score under 100 points.” That’s a common thing today, but the game has changed. We used to score more points back then. Anyway, on the chalkboard Continued on Page 13
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Elmwood poms place second at state By JEFF LAMPE
SPRINGFIELD – A special season became even more memorable last Saturday for the Elmwood Pom Pons. One week after competing in its first IHSA state finals, Elmwood placed second in the Pom A Division at the Illinois Drill Team Association state finals at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. “It was very, very fun,” coach Emily Roberts said. Weekly Post Staff Writer
“It’s a long day, but the girls did really well and that’s all you can ask.” Elmwood performed its “America” routine to rousing applause and finished second behind only Quincy Notre Dame. That is the Lady Trojans’ best finish in six trips to state. Elmwood was fourth in pom dance last year and earned the same place in that category last weekend. But the big story was pom, where Elmwood used a
crowd-pleasing, patriotic routine the group had honed since November. After offering helpful suggestions, Roberts lets her seniors pick their routines heading into each season. This squad agreed with her hunch to try a patriotic theme. Since November, the squad worked to improve the twominute, eight-second presentation. “What you see in November is very different than what we
FARMINGTON TAKES THIRD
ended up with,” Roberts said. Those efforts paid off last weekend. Judges put Elmwood just 8.4 points behind QND, which won out primarily based on its execution. Elmwood’s pom squad was made up of: seniors Kelcie Eminian, Courtney Forney, Kendra Gorham, Deanna Huffcutt, Marissa Largent, Alix Steele and Elise Vrchota; juniors Alaina Clark and Paige Koll; and freshmen Anna Roberts and Paige Yurkovich.
Girls seasons end in regionals By PHIL JOHNSON
PRINCEVILLE – The 20+-win season was already in the books for Brimfield last Thursday. But a second straight Class 1A regional title was preempted by Megan Ulm’s 3pointer with 32 seconds left. Ulm’s shot broke a 52-52 tie and lifted Peoria Christian (20-8) past the top-seeded Lady Indians in a game that saw numerous lead changes in the second half. Ranked No. 10 in the final Class 1A poll, Brimfield (25-6) missed two free throws in the final 20 seconds and had too many fouls yet to give to effectively stop the clock as PCS For The Weekly Post
Farmington’s seventh grade basketball team won an IESA 7-3A third-place trophy last week. Pictured above are (Back row, left to right) Coach Marty Lozier, Aundre Whiteside, Ben Martin, Jaden Rutledge, Blake Springer, Coach Ray Swearingen. (Front row, l to r) Hunter Davis, Caleb Lopez, Dalton Powel, Jezhaiah Rodrigez, Kyle Peckham, Landen Hughes and Ty Anderson.
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Princes, Indians Farmington 7th grade boys place 3rd earn No. 2 seeds By JEFF LAMPE
WENONA – After battling through nailbiters all postseason, fans of the Farmington seventh grade boys basketball team finally got a few moments to relax last week. Playing for thirdplace in the IESA’s 73A division last Thursday, Farmington used an Weekly Post Staff Writer
18-9 run in the third quarter to take control en route to a 48-40 win over St. Joseph. Led throughout the tournament by guards Dalton Powel and Blake Springer, Farmington (23-3) earned its best showing in junior high play since the 1984 team won a state B title. Powel had 13 points and Springer added 11
as Farmington held off St. Joseph (22-4) at Fieldcrest. Jaden Rutledge had 10 points for the Farmers, Ben Martin scored 8 and Kyle Peckham tallied 6. “This team as sixth graders lost only one game and so they had a little pressure on them,” said Roy Swearingen, who has coached at Continued on Page 13
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As the boys basketball regular season ends this week, many are looking ahead to next week’s regionals – for which Brimfield and Princeville both earned No. 2 seeds, while Elmwood, Farmington and Williamsfield were voted No. 3s. March Madness starts soon. First, here’s a review of recent regular season games. Brimfield Playing good defense and shooting “lights For The Weekly Post
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