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Illinois proud to be ‘Land of Lincoln’
Billtown shows big gains By BILL KNIGHT
By KATE SCHOTT
The home of Abraham Lincoln is shown in Springfield. The Greek Revival house the family lived in for 17 years still sits in Springfield today, with its homestead a popular place for tourists to visit when they come to the state’s capital. Photo by David Spencer.
eral legislator before being elected president in 1860. He served as the nation’s 16th president from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. The bullet fired by John Wilkes Booth prema-
turely took one of the nation’s greatest presidents from its citizens, but could not diminish his accomplishments – notably the abolishment of slavery – that have defined his Continued on Page 2
‘The Post’ recalls journalism favorites ELMWOOD – When The Weekly Post sponsors the first 100 patrons free admission to Sunday’s matinee showing of “The Post” at The Palace Theatre, the Oscar-nominated drama starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, it may remind filmgoers of some of the hundreds of motion pictures touching on journalism, and how important – and fun – journalism is. From the classic “Front Page” (1931) and its 1940 remake as “His Girl Friday” to 1994’s “The Paper” with Michael Keaton and 2016’s Academy Award-winning “Spotlight,” journalism shows have been popular and critical hits for decades. Along the way, there have been comedies (“Broadcast News,” “Anchorman”), muFor The Weekly Post
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) last Wednesday (Feb. 14) released the school-, district- and state-level scores for the 2017 Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), and it offers data to help educators and administrators identify local successes in implementing the new Illinois Learning Standards for science. In The Weekly Post area, Williamsfield showed the most dramatic gains from 2016, and all five area districts performed at Proficiency levels. “Last spring’s 5th grade, our current 6th graders, ranked 16th statewide out of 713 districts taking the assessment,” noted Williamsfield superintendent Tim Farquer. The science tests are relatively new. “The standards took effect in February 2014 and signaled a new era of science instruction,” said ISBE spokeswoman Jackie Matthews. “They encourage students to see science all around them. Students in classrooms today use scientific methods and tools to ask questions For The Weekly Post
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Abraham Lincoln may not have been born in Illinois but he clearly is among the state’s favorite sons. Lincoln came into the world on Feb. 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, but eventually spent several decades living in Illinois, and departed for the presidency as a resident of Springfield. He was a shopkeeper, postmaster, lawyer, and state and fed-
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However, “The Post” also shows the journalistic and business factors that weigh on newsrooms’ decisions. Here, Bradlee is gung-ho but Graham is hesitant since she’s still adapting to being the first woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company after the death of her husband, and measuring the “The Post,” featuring Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk impact of such a controversial (left) and Tom Hanks (right), starts Friday at the story and likely First Amend- Palace Theatre in Elmwood, with The Weekly Post ment fight when the company offering free admission to the first 100 people at is about to offer public stock in Sunday’s 2:30 p.m. matinee. the corporation. journalism movies. Although current at a time when “fake Here are favorite journalism movies news” accusations seem to threaten First Amendment rights, “The Post” also may picked by area active and former newsoffer a renewed appreciation for timeless Continued on Page 7
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LINCOLN: Slavery central to his presidency Continued from Page 1
legacy.
Lincoln had a humble beginning. The second child to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks, he was born in a one-room log cabin. He did not enjoy consistent formal schooling, as he often worked to help support his family during his childhood in Kentucky and then Indiana. The family moved to Illinois in 1830 and Lincoln wound up in New Salem working as postmaster and shopkeeper. He became involved in local politics, winning a seat in the state legislature in 1834. He taught himself law and passed the bar in 1836; in 1846 he won a seat to the U.S. House of Representatives. He married Mary Todd in November 1842 and they had four sons, although only the eldest, Robert Todd, survived into adulthood. The Greek Revival house the family lived in for 17 years still sits in Springfield today. Lincoln’s biggest accomplishment was probably the abolishment of slavery. His first statement on the issue is said to have been March 3, 1837, when he Planting roots in Illinois
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Illinois is known as the Land of Lincoln. Among the many places to learn more about the 16th president are: • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, www.illinois.gov/alplm/ • Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield (pictured at right), www.nps.gov/liho/ • Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Experience/Sites/Central/Pages/Lincoln-Tomb.aspx • Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, www.lincolnlogcabin.org/.
said “the institution of slavery is founded on both injustice and bad policy” during a speech at the state legislature in Vandalia. It was an issue he would repeatedly discuss during his political career: When accepting the Republican nomination in June 1858 during a convention in Springfield to be the party’s candidate for U.S. Senate, Lincoln gave his “A house divided against itself cannot stand” speech. And slavery was one of the main issues discussed during his failed bid for the Senate, as during the 1858 debates with Stephen A. Douglas the future president forcely spoke out against slavery. The presidency Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the U.S. in November 1860 and took office the following March. Much of Lincoln’s time as president was spent on the issue of slavery and the Civil War, which started one month after he took office. It was during the war that his Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in Confederate states, went into effect on Jan. 1, 1863. And it was on one of the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War that Lincoln de-
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livered perhaps the most important speech in American history. The Gettysburg Address, given Nov. 19, 1863, is known for Lincoln’s succinct summary of the purpose of the U.S.: That the country was “conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal,” and that “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” Assassination Lincoln was elected to a second term as the war raged on, but his death came shortly after his second inauguration and just as the Civil War was coming to end. He was shot April 14, 1865, while watching “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. It was Good Friday, just five days after the surrender of the Confederate Army. News of Lincoln’s death arrived in Springfield via telegraph at 3 a.m. April 15, 1865, to the Daily State Journal’s newsroom. “The president was shot in a theater tonight and is probably mortally wounded,” read the dispatch. Additional dispatches painted the chaos inside Ford’s Theater, including
the sound of a pistol, a man waving a dagger leaping from the president’s box, the screams of Mrs. Lincoln, and finally, confirmation that the 16th president had died. A train carried the president’s body throughout the country for nearly two weeks, allowing citizens to grieve their loss. On May 3, crowds descended upon Springfield as the train carrying Lincoln pulled into town for the president’s burial. “Today we lay him reverently to rest amid the scenes he loved so well,” the Journal said the next day. “Millions will drop a tear to his memory, and future generations will make a pilgrimage to his tomb.” Pilgrimages continue to Lincoln’s tomb to this day, with many visitors rubbing the nose of the bronze head of Lincoln that sits in front of the entrance to the tomb. The words uttered by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton upon Lincoln’s passing have indeed come true: “Now he belongs to the ages.” State Journal-Register photo editor Rich Saal contributed to this report. Kate Schott is editorial engagement editor at The State Journal-Register in Springfield.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering a 6-pound bass on the end of my line. uuu Attending Williamsfield School Board meetings may not be very entertaining any longer. And that’s a good thing, since the last few years of endless drama have taken away from the board’s real purpose. Based on all reports from the latest meeting, a recent “self-assessment training Jeff session” for LAMPE board members with an outside facilitator has fostered a greater sense of togetherness in this clearly divided board. While it’s worth noting there was not as much compulsion to reach consensus under the previous split board – which voted in line with school administrators – the larger point is that Billtown should finally be able to return to business at its board meetings. As Superintendent Tim Farquer noted after the last meeting, he has learned to appreciate having board committees working outside the meetings – an idea he
did not at first favor. With better internal relations and committee work done in advance, instead of fighting, the board should be able to focus on fine-tuning. And as our front page story today on science scores shows, there’s plenty of good to tout out of Williamsfield these days. uuu While there was much hullabaloo about President Trump’s annual physical – I want to purchase whatever scale weighed him at 239 pounds – the fine citizens of Oak Hill have no reason to fret. The Mayor of Oak Hill said he passed his annual physical with flying colors. When asked if his testing included a cognitive evaluation, Hizzoner just laughed, saying, “We’ve got plenty of shade-tree psychiatrists in Oak Hill to handle that.” As an aside, he then noted that graduates of Oak Hill Polytechnical are part of a unique group, since their diplomas are printed not on a sheepskin, but rather on the bark of an oak tree. ... The change to spring is always fascinating around here. Even before the last snow was melted and the ice was off the ponds, snow geese started to arrive en masse. Watching them swarm through the area is a spectacle worth appreciating. .... Kudos to Brimfield grad
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lege’s single-season assist record as a sophomore. uuu Every week I take too much time finding a quote to place in the box located on the upper left hand corner of this page. I say too much time, because for me it’s fun to ponder the wisdom of others. All of which is a long-winded way to introduce the following quote from Elmwood resident Jeff Klinck, owner of Galesburg Nissan. Asked for words of wisdom for other businesses by RegisterMail reporter Robyn Gautschy, Klinck offered up what to me makes lots of sense: “Take care of your employees – they will take care of your customers, and that will take care of your business.” ... Parting shot: It is hard to believe we will start our sixth year of publication next issue. Thanks to all the advertisers for supporting this paper and to you readers for supporting our advertisers. As a small gesture of thanks, we are paying for the first 100 people who attend Sunday’s matinee showing of The Post this Sunday at Elmwood’s Palace Theatre. Come on by! Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Texas is open for business, why not Illinois?
Sky cranes ought to be the state bird of Texas, based on my second extended visit to the Lone Star state in the past three years. I am in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area, which at 7.4 million residents rivals metro-Chicago. Texas has grown 13 percent since 2010, top among the 50 states; Illinois registered a minus 0.22 percent in the same period, 48th in the nation. The two states have different Jim collective perNOWLAN sonalities. Texans tend to be individualists on steroids. Illinois overall is sure not communitarian, yet it has always provided a better safety net for its citizens than does Texas. The Texas Way is heavy on swagger. “Come down here, hustle and make money. Texas makes it easy for you.” “If you don’t want to hustle, shame on you; don’t count on us to take care of you.” As a result, the Texas per capita state and local tax burden of 7.6 percent in 2011 (latest year available from the Tax Foundation) ranks 46th from the highest. In Illinois, our burden was 11 percent, 5th highest. The Texas corporate tax rate is actually higher than that of Illinois. But most small and mid-size business owners don’t pay a corporate tax; instead, they are organized to pass their taxes through to the individual – and there is no individual income tax in Texas. Any lawmaker even hinting at an income tax would surely be strung up by his thumbs the next day. Texas is also thought to have lax environmental regulations, passing on any external costs in the future to all Texans, rather than to busi-
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nesses themselves. Esprit de corps, or state pride, is another element central to the Texas Way. Texans sing “The Eyes of Texas Are upon You” with gusto; Illinois has no such statewide rallying cry. As a result, Texas has, at least as perceived by CEOs, the best climate for business among the states; Illinois, one of the worst. So, what can Illinois learn from much different Texas? I think the most important Texaslike message Illinois must send to all is: “We’re open for business!” And we can say it, and mean it, in some ways even more telling than that of Texas. Yet our message has to be different, because our circumstances are different. First, Texas is a Right to Work state, as are all those in the booming South, as well as in states neighboring Illinois. This means employees do not have to pay union dues, which weakens unions. Illinois is not RTW. (I am working on a column about the future of the labor movement, but need to do much more research.) For many businesses, RTW says, “We’re open for business.” If a state isn’t RTW, it waves a red flag proclaiming the opposite, correct or not. RTW will, however, never happen in Illinois via the legislative process. Unions are much diminished from their heyday in Illinois but still strong inside the Democratic Party, and Dems rule the roost in our General Assembly. This issue may be partially “solved” for Illinois this spring, when the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule, in a case from Illinois, that state employees do not have to pay unions dues. This may be a precursor to national GOP efforts to make the whole nation RTW. Illinois needs to simplify its state and local regulations as well. I am
told we make it more difficult to start a business here than in other states. We should have one-stop shopping for state and local regulations. Unfortunately, Illinois cannot offload its present high tax burden, much as libertarian think tanks in Illinois contend can be done. The fact is the state’s oppressive unfunded public employee pension liabilities represent an anvil on our backs, which no one has figured out how to unload. The state high court has basically said we cannot reduce pension obligations promised. (Illinois has reduced pensions drastically for new employees.) On the positive side, however, Illinois has pluses for business that Texas can only dream of. We are better educated, which is critical. One third of Illinois adults have college degrees; only 27 percent for Texas, and 12.4 percent of us have advanced degrees, versus 9.4 percent for Texas. Then there is water. We have copious amounts and, well, you know the predicament of arid and drought-prone Texas. Plus impressive infrastructure, arguably the best in the nation, and located in the heart of America. For example, Illinois has much richer networks of Interstates and railroads than Texas. Our biggest, most challenging, problem is an overall lack of a “can do” spirit. Rahm Emanuel and his Chicago have some of it, but many of the rest of us have become defeatist. Fist-pumping leadership will be required to turn our attitudes around. Texas is booming because it believes in itself. Illinois used to. Can we again?
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Laura man arrested after airport breach
LAURA — A local man is being held at the Peoria County Jail after police arrested him early Saturday at the Peoria airport following a breach in security and a foot chase through the parking lot. Justin T. Deemie, 27, who police said had been temporarily staying at a Peoria residence, had apparently driven a 2005 Ford Focus at a high rate of speed up an embankment toward the terminal’s glass-door entrance before the car become disabled. Then he broke through a secured area by crawling beneath a baggage screening area’s roll-up door, went into the baggage carousel area and ran to parked aircraft, opening a plane’s door outside Gate B, and entering the empty plane. Deemie then returned to the entrance area, where he broke a passenger window in a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office patrol car with its engine running at the curb, and he got into the driver’s seat. At that point Deputy John Nelson deactivated the car’s engine and had Deemie get out of the vehicle, when Deemie fought with the officer and fled into the parking area. Another Sheriff’s officer, Lt. John Huston, then arrived and joined the pursuit, aided by airport security. Deemie was apprehended and the airport locked down for officers to investigate for a few hours, delaying more than 300 passengers planning to take seven departing flights. Police said Deemie apparently had broken into a Peoria apartment earlier, struggled with a resident and took keys to the car. Police initially took Deemie to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center for examination, and he was re-
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leased Monday and jailed on charges of criminal damage to government property, criminal trespass to an airport, criminal trespass to a vehicle, aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting a police officer, home invasion causing an injury, battery, possession of a stolen vehicle and driving on a revoked license. In Peoria County, Deemie’s court records over the last 10 years include a Driving under the Influence charge, a domestic battery arrest, 2 other alcohol-related charges, 12 traffic offenses, and 2 civil proceedings. Neither explosives nor damage to terminal property was found. Township.
Students questioned on gun ‘threats’
Last week, a 14-year-old Edwards boy and a 15-year-old Princeville boy were questioned by Peoria County Sheriff’s officers concerning comments they made that witnesses thought were threats to shoot classmates. Brimfield school officials notified authorities about the Edwards teen, who was questioned and then taken to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center for evaluation. The Princeville boy was interviewed at his home, where he claimed his gestures and remarks were misunderstood. No charges were filed.
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• John Rose, 35, of Farmington on Feb. 18 was taken into custody at the Tazewell County Jail for outstanding warrants from Peoria County (fleeing and eluding police) and Fulton County (possession of marijuana) and transported to the Peoria County Jail, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Police said they also charged Rose with motor vehicle theft and theft of more than $300. • William B. Bean, 23, of Yates
City on Jan. 5 was arrested by local police for domestic battery, the Yates City Police Department reported last week. Bean was transported to the Knox County Jail. • Ray Delbridge, 44, of Princeville on Feb. 11 was arrested for driving while license suspended. • Maudie Barbour, 34, of Princeville on Feb. 14 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Dillon Kieser, 18, of Farmington on Feb. 14 was issued a Farmington ordinance violation for possession of marijuana. • Joseph Potter, 27, of Princeville on Feb. 15 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Two people were issued Farmington ordinance violations for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on Feb. 15 after a police dog alerted to their vehicle after it was pulled over in a traffic stop. Bradley Keefauver, 19, of Canton and a Farmington girl who gave the name of Josie Enrat, no age available, were cited, said Farmington Police Chief Chris Darsham. • A 17-year-old Elmwood boy on Feb. 15 was detained for driving his Dodge pickup truck through grassy areas at Sweetwater Park, damaging the ground and buildings. Although a charge of criminal damage to state supported property, a felony, is possible, no charge has been filed pending participation and restitution for repairs to be done by city workers, according to Elmwood Police Chief Aaron Bean. • Curtis Smith, no age available, of Macomb, was issued Farmington ordinance violations for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.
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• Feb. 18: Alan Lee of Farmington in the area of Smithville and Riekena Roads in Logan Township.
Yates City hears objection to discharge By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – In an otherwiseroutine meeting Feb. 14, local meterreader George Tanner voiced concerns about the Feb. 5 firing of Public Works supervisor Chuck Eiker. Tanner calmly objected to the discharge since there’s no opportunity for due process in an at-will employment relationship (and workers can leave with no reason or notice). For The Weekly Post
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The Board, which had unanimously dismissed Eiker without comment, once again had no comment other than Village President Leslie Gavelys thanking Tanner for sharing his thoughts. Trustees Lon Kennelly, George Murphy and Kaiti Murphy were absent. In other business, Public Works employee Dave Mahr filled in for a department report and said the sewer pump was expected to be done on Friday (Feb. 16), and that a new fuel
tank was being prepared for installation near a Village building to store gasoline and diesel fuel. Also, Police Chief Randy Benson said the new squad-car computer is functional and is having its Internet access upgraded for a total cost of less than $400, and reported the department in January had 11 reports, 7 stops, 10 warnings, no citations and 1 arrest.
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‘THE POST’: ‘All The President’s Men’ a fave
people: At The Weekly Post, editor/publisher Jeff Lampe picks “The Killing Fields,” Shelly Brodine, Terry Towery, Phil Johnson and Steve Huber all choose “All The President’s Men,” Steve Neal “The Pelican Brief” and I favor “Call Northside 777.” “All The President’s Men” was the overwhelming choice, in fact, also selected by Mike Cecil (ex-JS city editor), Shelli Dankoff (ex-WEEK and WMBD anchor), Mike
Foster (ICC journalism prof), Paul Gordon (former JS business editor), Ray Long (Chicago Tribune), Jonathan Wright (InterBusiness Issues magazine), David Zalaznik (JS photographer), and Chris Kaergard (JS) – who also mentioned TV’s “Lou Grant.” Others – Mike Bailey (JS editorial-page editor): “Spotlight”; Terry Bibo (ex-JS and Weekly Post): “The Paper”; Keith Butterfield (ex-JS): “Spotlight”; Chuck Collins (WEEK
meteorologist): “Absence of Malice”; Shelley Epstein (ex-JS): “Citizen Kane” (for “the best line,” Epstein says: “What good is owning a newspaper if you can’t have a little fun?”); Elaine Hopkins (ex-JS): “The Post”; Clare Howard (The Community Word): “Spotlight”; Tanya Koonce (WCBU): “Good Night and Good Luck”; Amy Paul (ex-WMBD anchor): HBO’s “Newsroom”; Mike Smothers (Pekin Daily Times): “Deadline – USA” – Smothers cited editor
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7th GRADE – Isabel Cantorna, Alivia Crisco, Nicolas Crozier, Olivia Dray, Ainsley Faulkner, Caroline Gallagher, Breanna German, Melody Glenn, Amaya Goff, Jadyn Goff, Sydney Haga, Jerry Harkness, Caleb Hollis, Zachary Howerton, Riley Janson, Samantha Janson, Lucas Johnson, Olivia Meyers, Alexa Salverson, Samantha Seipel, Alicia Snider, Breanne Turner, Aiden Wallace, Ashley Wessels, Brendan Williams, Broden Williams, Katherine Yemm. 8th GRADE – Bonnie Bowman, Eileen Conklin, Brooke Dawson, Andrew DeSplinter, Corbin Draher, Annie Herman, Madison Herman, Noah Hollis, Blake Husemann, Catherine Karn, Shaeya Kellenberger, Alexis Lehman, Victor Lenzi, Andrew Marincic, Brock Schmick, Michael Seibert, Adeline Webster. FRESHMEN – Cory Alcaraz, Alex Arbogast, Morgan Brown, Hannah Burkiett, Olivia Caldwell, Caroline Colgan, Ora German, Cassidy Gillum, Sadie Guthrie, Lily Hart, Alexia Herman, Luke Hoffmann, Travis Johnson, Christine Karn, Cassandra LaFollett, Victor Lampe, Abigail Livengood, Molly Malone, Merissa Plain, Craig Ramirez, MaKenzie Robertson, Emma Salverson, Lauren Schulz, Tyler Sheridan, Emma Spainhower, Eli Stevenson, Tommy Stratton, Mia Swadinsky, Griffin Wagner, Charlie Wake, Annalise Williams, Kate Yurkovich. SOPHOMORES – Samantha Bean, Scott Claerhout, Noah Craft, Wade Dawson, Julianna Dunkel, Isabella Guppy, Austin Harkness, McKenna Heikes, Hannah Howerton, Gwynne Ingersoll, Greta Inskeep, Ashley Lawrence, Eric Lenzi, Zachary Marincic, Braden McFall, Priya McKechnie, Eli McKinty, Katelyn Meyers, Jazmin Nava, Sierra Peeples, Emily Roberts, Malia Schell, Grace Shissler, Nicole Shoop, Leah Stephens, Emily Stratton, Hannah Yemm. JUNIORS – Julia Bledsoe, Tanner Blum, Jacob Brown, Eleanore Burwell, Amy Christ, Clay Coulter, Emilia Crisco, Ethan Crozier, Mary DeVries, Jadyn Ginther, Cameron Howerton, Griffith Inskeep, Angelina Johnson, Jacob Karn, Henry Lampe, Emma McClain, Alexa Perrow, Everett Shissler, Tristan Simpson, Taylor Sims, Reagan Stevenson, Savannah Warner, Logan Whitney. SENIORS – Katelynne Alcaraz, Carlee Baysingar, Melody Bragdon, Alexis Butler, Kimi Claerhout, Miranda Coulter, Patrick Cox, Olivia Davis, Andrew Draher, Trevor Dunkel, Emily Eminian, Samuel Halverson, K Hampton, Grace Harms, Alexandra Hiatt, Cooper Hoffmann, Cooper Husemann, Annabelle Kellogg, Grace LaFollett, Jesse LaFollett, Vincent Lenzi, Hannah Long, Ariell Peeples, Anna Roberts, Nathan Rushing, Kaitlin Rynearson, Gracie Scherler, Dalein Schutz, Cyrus Snider, Mary Spafford, Holly Stratton, Megan Windish, Paige Yurkovich.
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Developer drops Yates City solar project By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – A $4 million community solar-power installation proposed for property just south of the village was cancelled Tuesday. The cancellation came after an informational meeting Monday with dozens of people in attendance became contentious, as some residents objected to the proximity and appearance of a solar array. Trajectory Energy Partners withdrew its request to Knox County’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance and the County’s Assessor and Zoning Committee for a conditional-use permit and rezoning of the site, said Colleen Callahan, Illinois’ former director of USDA’s Rural Development office who’s consulting with Trajectory. “There are no other projects on the table right now in Knox For The Weekly Post
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County,” she said. “There will be others – others will be pursued. Just not this one.” The proposal – planned to have 7,750 modules generating 2 megawatts of power that could have reduced consumers’ electricity bills by 5 to 10 percent – was to be on 17.8 acres owned by Ted and Janet Mottaz of Elmwood that’s close to an electrical substation and power lines. Although neighbors complained of views being ruined by solar panels, it’s land that’s being farmed. Set to become Knox County’s first such project, Trajectory’s installation was not going to require any investment by local government or consumers, instead using financial support available to developers through Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act. Consumers also aren’t required to participate in
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community-solar projects, but may subscribe. The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development supported the Yates City effort, which was to be the first of 12 sites in the area, Callahan said. Wherever Trajectory’s sites end up being located, they’ll result in some construction jobs; property taxes for school districts, townships and the counties; revenues for landowners; and educational opportunities for nearby schools, said Trajectory analyst Tomas deMedici on Monday. Before the cancellation, Janet Mottaz commented, “We want to be good neighbors and we believe this project would benefit Yates City.”
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Area students honored with Lincoln awards The Peoria County Regional Office of Education last week named the recipients of the annual Lincoln Senior awards. From The Weekly Post area, winners are: Emily McCauley, Brimfield High School. The Brimfield High School faculty selected Emily McCauley to receive the Lincoln Senior Award because she is a “lovely student” who is passionate about most everything. She is a hard worker who puts effort into what she does and has goals with plans in place to achieve them. She is a natural leader who with another student arranged and directed the school musical so the musical could take place. Cyrus Logan Snyder, Elmwood High School. Cyrus Snyder was chosen for the Lincoln Senior By The Weekly Post
Award at Elmwood High School because he is seen as a role model for students. He is active in his learning, ranking sixth in his class of 50 with a 4.9 of 5.0 GPA. His current schedule includes Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Honors English IV, Spanish IV and Yearbook. He is a class officer and participates in Football, Scholastic Bowl, and Drama Club. Jessamy Hintz, Farmington Central High School. Farmington’s Jessamy Hintz excels in many areas of school and community life. She is in the top 5 percent of her class, President of the National Honor Society and was the senior of the month in November. Extra-curricular participation includes cross country, track, band, chorus, jazz band, musical, play,
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Student Senate, Yearbook and Drama Club. In the community she volunteers and works part-time. Melissa Martin, Princeville High School. Princeville High School selected Melissa Martin as Lincoln Senior Award recipient for demonstrating the criteria of the award. She is an outstanding student who strives to do her best and works hard to achieve good grades. She is positive, trustworthy, dependable and caring. She is respected by her peers and leads by example and verbally. She is actively involved in athletics, and cocurricular activities.
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ELMWOOD – Elmwood High School won an Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl sectional Saturday, its fourth in the past five years. Elmwood went 3-1 and defeated Roanoke-Benson in the championship match to top 10 teams entered in the sectional. Midwest Central was third and Illini Bluffs was fourth. “This is one of the toughest, most resilient and talented teams I’ve coached,” Elmwood coach Rusty Koll said. With the victory, Elmwood advances to the Masonic state finals on March 3 in Bloomington. Elmwood was one of 12 Class 1A sectionals held across the state. There are three classes for sectionals. Elmwood team members include: Seniors – Katie Alcaraz, Melody Bragdon, Cameron Dillefeld, Sam Halverson, Annabelle Kellogg and captain Cyrus Snider. Juniors – Julia Bledsoe, Ben Crisco, Emmie Crisco, Jake Karn, Becca Kempf, Emma McClain, Alex Naumann and Alexa Perrow. Elmwood is also 12-0 in the Prairieland Conference and seeks its eighth straight league title at Rushville on March 1. IHSA Scholastic Bowl regionals start March 5 at Peoria Christian.
Farmington holding Special Ed evening
Farmington Central tonight (Feb. 22) holds its annual Special Education Resource Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. “The goal of the event is to educate our students, parents/guardians, and community members about the local resources available to students with disabilities” the District said in a prepared statement. Several organizations will be on hand to distribute agency informa-
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tion and to speak with families. A chili dinner and other refreshments will be served. The school suggests parking in B lot and entering through the “B3 Events” doors.
Early voting underway in Peoria County
Early Voting and the mailing of Vote-by-Mail ballots for the March 20 primary election began this week (Feb. 19), Peoria County Election Commission Assistant Director Elizabeth Gannon announced. The start was delayed by a challenge to a candidate, and the Appellate Court in the First Judicial District last week reversed a Circuit Court’s decision, so Scott Drury’s name will appear on the Democratic ballot as a candidate for Illinois Attorney General. Gannon said the Public Test was set for 1 p.m. today (Feb. 22) Early Voting throughout Peoria County begins on March 5. Here’s the schedule for Early Voting in the Election Commission office (542 SW Adams in Peoria): • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday Friday, Feb. 19 - March 9 • 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 10 • 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 11 • 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday – Friday, March 12 - 19
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• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 17 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 18.
Illinois Citizens for Clean Air meet locally
KICKAPOO – The annual meeting of Illinois Citizens for Clean Air & Water (ICCAW) is Saturday (Feb. 24) at Kickapoo Creek Winery. Topics at the 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. event include information on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), contract farming and current legislative initiatives. Speakers will include Dr. John Ikerd, a nationally recognized speaker on CAFOs. To learn more, contact Karen Hudson at (309) 208-8846.
Dean’s list
Local students named to college Dean’s Lists include:
• Mariah L. Dunniway, Edwards • Tanner Bedwell, Princeville Lewis University
College graduate
Local college graduates earning degrees on Dec. 16, 2017, included:
• Danielle Snarr, Princeville, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science-Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering. University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Elmwood council juggles funds By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – City Treasurer Dean Warner at the City Council meeting Tuesday once more urged frugalityat a time when a shortfall of projected revenues has busted the budget, and the Council both suggested spending cuts and approved halting monthly transfers into reserves. Through January, Elmwood’s General Fund has a balance of $45,446,56; other balances in the main accounts are: Police $576.79; Street $124.41; Water & Sewer a deficit of $9,493.34; Parks $5,199.60; and Band $7,370.78 – totaling $49,224.80. “Those were cash balances [as of Jan. 31], so we had almost $50,000 but $72,000 in bills,” Warner said. Reserve and other funds show healthier sums, with $289,510.53 in Water & Sewer’s Reserve Money Market; $47,412.05 in Equipment; $13,047.07 in Parks Reserve; $6,927.32 in the Police Dog fund; $78,926.57 in Revolving Loans; $37,390.43 in Streetscape #2; $15,270.50 For The Weekly Post
in Police Equipment; and $694.08 Hail Insurance. But the Fiscal Year started with little in reserve, and sales and income tax receipts are lower than forecast. “We need to make sure we can fund everything on a monthly basis,” Warner said. In that regard, the Council unanimously passed a resolution stopping all transfers from the corporate account funds to any reserve fund, since there aren’t sufficient funds to make the transfers. The measure also voided reserve-transfer checks from September, October and November. Spending cuts range from eliminating donations to activities such as Strawberry Festival and paying for Fall Festival portable toilets to dropping marketing costs and postponing a $2,350 repair of sidewalk stairs on North Magnolia Street. In other news, • the City in January received about $34,000 total from property, sales, income and video-gaming taxes; and • the Council asked City Clerk Melissa Morris to prepare five years of data on revenues from those sources.
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about phenomena, design experiments, and evaluate real-world sources of information. Illinois’ standards incorporate the national Next Generation Science Standards.” State Superintendent Tony Smith added, “The new standards represent a shift in how students engage with, and how educators teach, science. The new standards make science more accessible, opening career and college doors for students. Districts and schools can put
2017 ISBE Science Assessment School District
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Elmwood 322
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Farmington 265
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305
302
Princeville 326
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73.1
311
305
Williamsfield 210
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70.0
320
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the ISA results in conversation with other assessment results and data to identify local successes in implementing the new learning standards and support continuous improvement.”
The ISA was designed to reflect classroom experiences. Students were asked to apply knowledge and reasoning to real-world problems, pushing them and better preparing them for postsecondary education and careers. Statewide ISA scores decreased slightly from 2016 to 2017 but the pattern of performance across grade levels remained consistent. The statewide 2017 ISA results reflect a foundation of mastery in the 5th and 8th grades. Results in high school are lower than in the other grades, both in 2016 and in 2017.
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OBITUARIES James J. Cotter
FARMINGTON – James J. Cotter Jr., 84, of Farmington, passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, and companion, Karen Kenney. He was born on Aug. 18, 1933, in Tiskilwa, Illinois, a son of James J. and A. Marguerite (O’Neil) Cotter Sr. Surviving are his children, Kellie (Ron) Streitmatter of Dunlap; Kim (Dan) ArchCotter dale of Hanna City; Kristie (Tim) Weniger of Edwards; Konnie (Craig) Lansford of Farmington; Kevin (Linda) Cotter of Peoria; his loving companion, Karen Kenney; nine grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; one brother, Bill Cotter of Waukee, Iowa, and two sisters, Therese (Jim) Logsdon of Bartlet, Illinois, Helen (Jerry) Price of Scottsdale, Arizona. James was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John, and Bernard Cotter, four sisters, Mary Stecher, Betty Godsill, Benitia McGinn, and Nancy Friel. He was a self-employed carpenter in the Farmington area for several years, member of the Hanna City Sportsman Club, Bartonville American Legion Post # 979, volunteer fireman for the Farmington Fire Department, and was the Farmington fireman of the year in 1988. James served his country as a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Private family graveside services and burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tiskilwa, where military honors will be conducted. Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington is in charge of arrange-
This Week’s Obituaries • Shirley Agnoletti, 92, Farmington • Larry Bauman, 77, Eureka • James J. Cotter, 84, Farmington • Ruth Howerton, 96, Elmwood • Ronald Kowalski, 82, Brimfield • Glenn Lawler, 65, Edwards • Charles ‘Dean’ Murdock, 85, Elmwood • David Strubhar, 47, Yates City • Janice Studer, 77, Farmington
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ments. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Farmington Fire Department, Peoria OSF Hospice or to Tiskilwa Historical Society. To leave online condolences visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Ruth Howerton
ELMWOOD – Ruth L. Howerton, 96, passed away at 10:05 p.m., on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born on Feb. 16, 1922, in Walshville, Ill., to Lester and Mamie (Vogel) Keith. She married Harvey Howerton on Nov. 15, 1944, in Alton, Ill. He preceded her in death on Howerton April 21, 1999. She is survived by one son, Alan (Susan) Howerton; three grandchildren, Rick (Joann) Howerton, Jared (Jodie) Howerton, and Chris (Lindsay) Howerton; and five greatgrandchildren, Curtis, Cameron, Zachary, Hannah, and Chloe. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Glen Keith, and one infant daughter, Sharon. Ruth was a past member of the Women’s Club and a member of the First Christian Church in Wal-
shville. Harvey and Ruth were the original founders of H & H Industries, and Ruth was still a current H & H board member. She was also an avid Cardinal fan, enjoyed her coffee time with her son and grandsons every morning, loved to fish, and loved traveling with Harvey. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Per Ruth’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to B.Y.E. and the Elmwood Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Charles ‘Dean’ Murdock ..
ELMWOOD – Charles “Dean� Murdock, 85, formerly of Elmwood and Peoria, died at 4:24 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Alexian Village in Chattanooga, Tenn. Born Aug. 17, 1932, in Peoria to W. Dixon and Maude Roffey Murdock, he married Rosemarie “Rosie� Ewing on Jan. 31, 1954, in Chicago. She preceded him in Murdock death July 29, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents and half-sister Garnet Harris. Surviving are two daughters, Kristie (Neil) Groothuis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Kelli (John) Eickelberg of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren, Mitchell, Kyle, and Jacob Groothuis; Elizabeth, Lauren, and Andrew Eickelberg; and three
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OBITUARIES great-grandchildren. He loved his family and was especially proud of his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He graduated from Elmwood High School in 1950 and accepted a basketball scholarship to Bradley University where he graduated in 1956. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. After graduating, he enjoyed season tickets to the Braves for many years. He retired from JC Penney Corp. in 1996 and had previously worked for Masury-Columbia and the Carnation Company. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan and followed their games for over 70 years. Attending games in St. Louis was a highlight, and he celebrated his 75th birthday at a game with his family. He had a great sense of humor, especially when in conversation with long-suffering Cub fans. He also traveled extensively within the United States and loved to study historical events. His family enjoyed his sharp mind and memory for every kind of detail. He was the best of storytellers. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Elmwood, where his services were held Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. Burial was to be in Elmwood Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church of Elmwood, Bradley University, or The Rosemarie Murdock Memorial Scholarship at Methodist College. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
David G. Strubhar
YATES CITY – David G. Strubhar, 47, of Yates City passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1970, in Peoria, to Gary Lee Strubhar and Ann Thomas. On July 23, 2005, he mar-
ried Maria Hartwell in Marquette Heights, Ill. David is survived by his wife, Maria Strubhar of Yates City; father, Gary Lee Strubhar (LaVerne); mother, Ann O’Donnell (Dave); 5 children, Kevin Schaub of Hanna City,, David J. Strubhar of Pekin, Nicholas Schaub of Yates City, Lillie Schaub of Strubhar Yates City, and William Strubhar of Yates City; 2 grandchildren, Mason and Jaxon Schaub of Hanna City; 3 siblings, Eric Strubhar (Stella) of Peoria, Cheryl Oedewaldt (Zac) of Hanna City and Nicole La Fleur (Greg) of Arizona; and 3 step siblings, Jeff, Beth, and Jerry. He was a tanker driver for Kenan Advantage Group and was an avid fisherman, especially crappie fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rights have been accorded by Schmidt Haller Burial and Cremation Services.
Shirley R. Agnoletti
FARMINGTON – Shirley R. Agnoletti, 92, of Farmington died Feb. 16 at Graham Hospital in Canton. Born Jan. 7, 1926, in Hanna City, a daughter of James L. and Theresa (Harding) Antle, she married Aldo J. “Fizz” Agnoletti on Nov. 23, 1947, in Canton. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Jim Antle; one sister, Mary “Sis” Morotti; one granddaughter, Andrea; and one grandson, Anthony. Surviving are her children Terry (Carol) Agnoletti of Farmington, Jim (Patti) Agnoletti of Mapleton, Jerry (Karen) Agnoletti of Farmington, Debbie Neal of Farmington and Mark (Sue) Agnoletti of Farming-
ton; 10 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren; and sister Pauline Sprowls of Farmington. Per Ruth’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded through Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington and burial of ashes will be at a later date in Oakridge Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Larry Bauman
PRINCEVILLE – Larry W. Bauman, 77, of Eureka, brother of a Princeville woman, died Feb. 12 at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Schlipf) Bauman; sons Andy (Rita) Bauman of Goodfield, Ben (Marge) Bauman of Eureka and Dan (Holly) Bauman of Goodfield; daughters Lisa (James) Knapp of Carlock and Sarah (Jim) Schrock of El Paso; sisters Elaine (Lawrence) Wagenbach of Princeville and Twyla (Raymond) Meyer of Rock Rapids, Iowa; brotherin-law George Meyer of Lester, Iowa; 30 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church, where funeral services were held, with burial at the church cemetery. Condolences may be left online at argoruestmanharris.com.
Ronald V. Kowalski
BRIMFIELD – Ronald V. Kowalski, M.D, 82, of Peoria, father of a Brimfield woman, died Feb. 15. Survivors include children Laura A. Kowalski of Brimfield, Carol M. (Thomas) Quinn of Lakewood, Colo., and Nancy E. (Ciaran Burns) Kowalski of Peoria; and grandchild Megan M. Quinn of Lakewood, Colo. His funeral was Feb. 21 at St. Vincent de Paul church in Peoria, with entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com. More Obituaries Page 16
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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
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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
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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
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father 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
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First Presbyterian Church of Farmington 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
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am
WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church
Williamsfield United Methodist Church Pastor Jennifer Lynn Bradford Seder 430 N.. Chicago Ave. Williamsfield (309) 639-2389 Sun. School 9:30 am Hospitality (coffee & finger foods) 10:30 am Sun. Worship 11 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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OBITUARIES Glenn B. Lawler
EDWARDS – Glenn B. Lawler, 65, of Edwards died Feb. 10 at his home. Glenn was born in Belleville on Nov. 30, 1952, to Ward Glenn Lawler and Jesse Fairlene Lane Lawler. Glenn is survived by Martha (Fisher), his wife of 41 years; their sons John Lane (Jennifer) Lawler and Adam Douglas Lawler; grandchildren Ella and Noah Lawler; siblings Ted (Chris) Lawler of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Greg (Angela) Lawler, and Angela Lawler Prang, both of Bloomington.
Glenn founded Incode Systems in 1982, a software development company. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Funeral services were Feb. 17 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
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FARMINGTON – Janice Studer, 77, of Roanoke, sister of a Farmington man, died Feb. 14 at the Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Care Center in Normal. Survivors include children Jeff
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Vogel of Peoria, Jill Hahn of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Patti (Mike) Ackerman of Bloomington; six grandchildren; brother Carl (Nancy) Sprowls of Farmington; sisters Paula Sprowls of Speer, and Wanda (Mike) Cutler of Wyoming; and three stepchildren, Chuck (Janis) Studer, Rick (Laurie) Studer and Jaime (Skip) Sauder. A visitation was Feb. 18 at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke; a private family funeral services will follow, with burial at Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at knappjohnsonharris.com.
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Farmington deals with resignations, loan By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Different local developers active in civic affairs at Monday’s City Council meeting took the initiative about potential conflicts of interest in the future, and cleared the decks in a couple of ways. First, Alderman Matt Ulm (Ward 1) announced his resignation from the city council, effective immediately, due to what he said was a “possibility of a conflict of interest” with a development project he’s undertaking. Mayor Kowal said he'll recommend a replacement to fill the remainder of Ulm’s term, through April 2021, with the approval of the Council. “I’d like to have that person as soon as possible,” Kowal told The Weekly Post. “I’m aiming for two weeks.” Next, Dave Giagnoni, Joe Higgs and Diane Toohill all resigned from Farmington’s Community and Economic Development Commission (CEDC), to avoid the appearance of conflicts between that service and with the Farmington Forward corporation. In connection with Farmington For The Weekly Post
Forward, the Council heard a CEDC recommendation for the City to make a forgiveable loan of $50,000 to Farmington Forward. That loan would then be applied against the $260,000 in expenses eligible for assistance from Tax Increment Finance funds for renovation of the Petrini-Posey building where Fronie’s now operates. Alderman Ryan Lambert moved that the City local Farmington Forward $60,000 instead, which passed unanimously. The terms of the 10-year loan include forgiving 10 percent of the balance annually for 10 years as long as a business occupies the site and generates sales taxes. City Administrator Rollen Wright reported that TIF funds last month were distributed as follows: $26,249.22 to Farmington Central School District, $5,489.91 to Petersen Health Care Systems (which operates Courtyard Estates), and $55,519.62 to Fulton County, leaving a balance of $219,585.73. In other news: • the Council unanimously approved Mayor Ken Kowal’s appointments of Greg Culver, Sara Keefer and Scott Thomas to the CEDC vacancies, and Gary Schultz
to the Planning Commission; • Wright said an appraisal of a City-owned lot on West Vernon Street came back at $11,000, so breaking it down for a 20x20-foot area for Mid Century to install a trunkline junction box means the parcel can be sold to the fiber-optic company for $404; • the Council unanimously approved Terri Atkinson starting to use an empty classroom in the municipal building (formerly Chapman School) for a yoga studio; • aldermen unanimously OK’d the route for the 6th annual Hearts for Adi 5k run/ 1-mile walk June 23; • the Council unanimously approved abating the tax levied for 2017 to pay debt service on two general-obligation bonds; and • Police Chief Chris Darsham reported the department in January had 54 traffic stops, 22 reports, 2 ordinance violations, 2 property crimes, 6 crimes against people and 7 arrests. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at
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team were making it the matchup that was predicted with a 6-0 run in the first four minutes of the second quarter Lady Indians low-post player Ashlyn Towery went out to the free throw line and sunk a jumper at the 3:30 mark to break their second period drought for a 20-17 lead. The Lady Princes finally got the score even at 22 with a Waid basket down low followed by two Pullen free throws at 1:49 of the second. Lewistown’s Anna Heffren drove to the hoop for a score with 21 seconds remaining in the half to send the teams to the locker room at 2422. Out of the locker room, Princeville zeroed in on going to Waid at the low post. She got three baskets in the first two minutes after intermission, then Pullen would get a layup and a
three ball in the next minute and a half, turning the game around for a 33-27 advantage. But as she did time and again in scoring a team-high 15 points, Heffren took it to the Lady Princes, this time with a trey to cut it to 33-30. A Brinlee Bauman drive at 1:58 of the third put Princeville up by five, but again, Lewistown came back with a Trissa Shawgo three for 35-33 going into the final period. Melissa Martin gave the Lady Princes another five-point lead a minute into the fourth, but Lewistown’s Carli Heffren – twin sister of Anna Heffren – scored from behind the arc seven seconds later to continue from keeping Princeville from pulling away. “I think we had a little more left in the tank coming down the stretch than they did and that’s why we were able to get some of those hustle re-
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bounds and some of those steals we did down the stretch,” Lewistown coach Greg Bennett said. Waid led the Lady Princes with 16 points and seven rebounds while Pullen had 10 points and HortonMeza added nine. “It was still a great season, and although we’re graduating five key players, we still look to have a good core returning next season,” Gross said. Following its win, Lewistown was thrashed by Lebanon in the Mount Sterling Supersectional, 59-32. Class 1A pairings Friday at Redbird Arena in Normal are Okaw Valley vs. Stockton at 11 a.m. and Lebanon vs. Danville Schlarman at 1 p.m. 3-point contest: Elmwood junior Zofia LeHew advanced in the ThreePoint Showdown and is one of 32 shooting today (Feb. 22) at Redbird Arena for Friday’s Final Four.
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the unusual role of leading the scoring charge against Peoria Heights, pouring in 13 points to lead seven Indians players in double figures. Brett Novak also added 10 points for Brimfield, which jumped to an 18-5 lead after one quarter and was up 3013 at halftime. That was a far cry from Friday, when the Indians trailed Farmington 16-0 with 2:09 left in the first quarter and 23-2 after one quarter of a 59-31 final. Parker Pillman’s seven points led Brimfield Winner here advances to a Feb. 28 game at the Abingdon Sectional vs. Payson Seymour or some other winner at the Camp Point Regional.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 Game 4, 6 pm: (2) Peoria Quest vs. (6) Brimfield Game 5, 7:30 pm: (3) Elmwood vs. (5) Abingdon-Avon Friday, Feb. 23 Title game, 7 pm
Regional favorite Farmington (243) eased into the postseason Tuesday with an 82-30 rout of Monmouth United. Seniors Jake Uryasz and Nick Johnson each had 16 points. That was the second big win in five days for the Farmers, who got out quick last Friday against Brimfield and never looked back in their regular season finale. The Farmers led 23-2 after one quarter and used their run-and-jump pressure to rack up a season-ending 59-31 Prairieland Conference victory. Uryasz had 17 points, Jaden Rutledge added 12 and Johnson added 11. The Farmington seniors could get another chance to play on their home At Knoxville
Farmington senior Nick Johnson goes up for a shot in last Friday’s 59-31 win over Brimfield. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
court if they can hold serve Friday against Deer Creek-Mackinaw, which escaped against MonmouthRoseville on Tuesday with a 3-point, overtime win. The final is set for 7 p.m. at Knoxville. Winner advances to the Farmington Sectional for a semifinal matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Friday, Feb. 23 Title game - (2) Farmington vs. (3) Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 7 pm
Princeville (14-13) performed well enough from the free throw line and then played solid defense down the stretch to prevail over LaMoille on Monday, 55-49. At Galva
Princeville made 8-of-15 free throws in the final quarter and went 16-for-31 for the game. Cole Daily scored 16 points to lead Princeville, while Justin Janssen added 14 points and Cody Thole chipped in with 10. The Princes allowed LaMoille’s Brady Becker to score 15 points in the first three quarters, but then held him scoreless in the fourth. Next up for the Princes was a 7 p.m. Wednesday rematch with host Galva, a team Princeville beat just days ago for their best win of the regular season. Winner of that game faces fifth-ranked Annawan, which won 68-47 against AlWood on Tuesday. The Princes had closed the regular season by winning three of their last four, including a 60-53 defeat of West Central last Friday. Talon Smith scored 19 points, Dylan Stalter added 15, Cole Daily had 13 and Cody Thole chipped in 11. Last Wednesday, Princes lost to Ridgewood, 81-65, despite 17 points from Justin Janssen. Winner here advances to play Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Ottawa Marquette Sectional.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 Game 4, 7 pm: (4) Galva vs. (7) Princeville Friday, Feb. 23 Title game - (1) Annawan vs. Winner Game 4, 7 pm
ROWVA-Williamsfield (13-18) dropped its first game at regional to Orion on Monday, 63-56. The Cougars had closed the regular season with a 76-56 victory over Stark County last Friday. Austin Batterson bombed for 31 points and Tucker Sams scored 18 points in the win. At Taylor Ridge
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Boys regionals underway Trojans, Farmers, Princes, Indians win openers By JEFF LAMPE
Come Friday night, there will be partying and there will be muttering. So it goes in the Illinois high school postseason for the next few Fridays, when Class 1A and 2A state champions will be determined on courts across the state. And it all starts this week, at the first level of success, the regionals. On Friday, for every community celebrating a regional boys basketball championship, there will be several more dreaming about next year. Already left to dream from The Weekly Post area is ROWVA-Williamsfield. Still alive at press time were four otherlocal teams, three facing Wednesday games and hoping for a Friday matchup and Farmington already assured of a shot at a regional title. Here’s a look at the start of regional week in Illinois. Weekly Post Staff Writer
Elmwood (23-6) looked strong in its first postseason action on Tuesday, routing familAt Brimfield
Elmwood junior Charlie McKinty, shown earlier this year, racked up 18 points Tuesday Photo by Collin Fairfield.
iar foe North Fulton, 62-39. Senior Vince Lenzi was dominant inside, scoring 20 points in the first 12:29 of the game and also bombing a 3-pointer en route to a game-high 22 points. Elmwood also got 18 points from Charlie McKinty, most on drives. The junior guard had not scored in the Trojans’ last
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two games after averaging more than 8 points per game during the season. “Our pressure was effective early and Vince did a nice job finishing inside when he got the ball,” Elmwood Coach Josh Fugitt said. “I’ve been asking Charlie to be a little more aggressive, too, and we’re going to need him to do that the rest of this week, too. “I was happy with the way we started, defense and moving the ball and getting it inside early, offensive rebounds ,and our aggressiveness, especially from Charlie taking it to the rim.” On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the Trojans were to play Abingdon-Avon, which advanced with a 36-32 win over Peoria Christian after leading just 2220 heading into the final quarter. Elmwood won the first meeting, 46-39, though the Tornadoes were without two starters. Elmwood had tuned up for the postseason with a 47-35 win against Havana on Senior Night. The Trojans played all their seniors and a familiar pair
wound up doing most of the scoring. Lenzi led with 22 points while Ethan Jehle added 15 as Elmwood grabbed a 2614 halftime lead and was content to ride out the second half. Brimfield (18-11) fared far better in its first-round regional game than it had last Friday in an ugly loss at Farmington
Playing on its home court Monday night, Brimfield routed Peoria Heights, 76-26, to earn a 6 p.m. Wednesday matchup in the semifinals against favored Peoria Quest (22-7). Quest is seeking a third straight regional title. Gabe Roling found himself in Continued on Page 19
Princeville girls fall in sectional final By PHIL JOHNSON
LEWISTOWN – Princeville’s dream of a 2018 state trophy came to a razor-thin end with a 45-42 setback to Lewistown in the sectional final at Bushnell last Thursday. Princeville (30-5) went up 4238 with 4:07 to play after a basket and then two free throws by Lucy Waid. But those were the final points the Lady Princes scored, as missed shots and turnovers took a toll as Lewistown (29-4) went on a 7-0 run in the final 2:48. Princeville had six of its 11 turnovers in the final quarter. “We took care of the ball well for the first three and a half quarters, but not near the end. We For The Weekly Post
On basketball courts across Illinois this week, basketball teams battle hoping eventually to grasp ahold of a plaque and celebrate, as the Brimfield 8th grade boys did in February after a regional title. Photo by Sarah Moon.
Elmwood senior post player Vince Lenzi had 20 of his game high 22 points in the first 12 minutes of Monday’s 62-39 win over North Fulton in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A Brimfield Regional. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
played hard, but couldn’t take charge when really needed,” Princeville coach John Gross said. “We weren’t challenged as many times as we needed during the season, but we’re working on a tougher non conference schedule for next year.” Three free throws by Lewistown’s Anna Heffren, then a huge offensive rebound by Hannah Burdess and her pass to Sydney Shaeffer for an uncontested basket put Lewistown back ahead, 43-42, at the 2:11 mark. Following a quick Lady Princes miss, the Lady Indians were able to control the ball for 1:15, didn’t score, but then got a steal with 28 ticks remaining. Shawgo would convert on two free throws, and
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Princeville wasn’t able to get off a good enough three-point shot in the final seconds. “Consistent shooting on the perimeter was a struggle for us throughout the game,” Gross said. The end capped a very hardfought battle during which neither team had more than a double-digit lead, it was the Lady Indians that got out of the gate better, being up 18-10 when the first ended. As expected, Lewistown collapsed its defense on Lady Princes career scoring leader Waid in the low post from the outset, and on offense they were determined to take it to the middle to Waid. But Waid Marisa Horton-Meza, Caitlin Pullen and the Princeville Continued on Page 18