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Thursday February 5, 2015 Vol. 2, No. 48

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Elmwood firefighters get grant, still raising funds By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – When the Elmwood Fire Department this Saturday holds its 11th annual Fireman’s Dance at Maple Lane Country Club, they’ll be raising money but also celebrating. The department recently For The Weekly Post

was awarded a grant to help defray some of the costs of equipping its 25-man crew. The Illinois State Fire Marshall’s Office recently approved a $25,400 grant application from the Elmwood Fire Department, which will use the funds to buy 14 sets of turn-out gear, the protective

pants and coats they wear on emergency calls. “We were lucky. It almost didn’t happen,” said assistant fire chief Robert Tannock. “With the new governor freezing spending, we were worried that we’d have to put the brakes on it. But it was re-submitted before the deadline and

we have the check in hand. “We were pretty lucky.” The department hopes its luck holds to properly equip the rest of the volunteers before the life expectancy of its current gear expires, in about two years. They need about $12,000 to buy the remainder of the turn-

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out gear, Tannock said. The department for the last few weeks has sent out hundreds of flyers with free admission tickets to Saturday’s fund raiser, which starts at 8 p.m., but they hope to receive contributions to be mailed in beforehand and also to collect Continued on Page 2

Williamsfield board approves new ordinances By BILL KNIGHT

WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board on Monday unanimously approved changes in issues key to any local government: public safety, sanitation and streets. The board enacted a package of new city ordinances ranging from parking and animal regulations to nuisance complaints and impounding vehicles, then it approved an agreement to empower the Knox County Sheriff’s Department to enforce County laws instead of similar state statutes in Williamsfield, where local police already have that option. “It’s a choice deputies would have,” said Williamsfield Police Chief James Robertson. “If [local officers] are tied up and County responds, this gives them the option to write a County ticket.” County citations don’t go on people’s state records, and any revenue from fines would stay in the County, Robertson said. Some citizens have expressed concerns that the new ordinances are too vague, unnecessary in a small town, or just government over-regulating, but Robertson said any complaints the Village receives won’t be automatic tickets, but the start of a process to work out some resolution. “It’s a 10-day notice that the Village has the intent to take action about a problem if it exists and nothing’s done,” he said. “We’ll work with people.” Most people seem to support having local laws to address local situations. “I’ve received a lot of positive feedback,” said Board member Jolene Tucker, “especially on the [restrictions on] trash For The Weekly Post

Elmwood schools were closed Monday for a snow day and that meant a fun day – at least for the youngsters who did not have class above (left to right) Caroline Gallagher, Abi Davis and Lilly Hart. Photo by Amy Davis.

UAVs may bring significant changes to farming By WILLIAM C. BAILEY

Agriculture has always embraced technology, and there is a new technology – or at least a new approach to the use of a technology – that may provide significant changes to American farming. And it comes from the sky. As a former military pilot, I have long monitored the use of airplanes in agriculture – exporting livestock by air, crop dusting, herding livestock by helicopter in Australia, or simply flying over a farm to see crops and livestock from a different perspective than a truck. For The Weekly Post

Following the airborne thought, I know creative people see new opportunities for technology in agriculture, in this case the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). I used the term “drone” once, when first discussing this technology with an expert, and was quickly corrected that the proper name is UAV. So, we will use UAV instead of drones. UAVs have been used in agriculture for a while, but as the military has increased their use of UAVs, they have become more powerful and more sophisticated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued the first permit for Continued on Page 2

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the agricultural use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Among the FAA requirements are that UAV operations include a ground pilot that has a private pilot certificate, has a medical certificate and that the UAV remain is sight at all times. The significant factor is the FAA has recognized the growing interest in using UAVs in agriculture. The most obvious way UAVs could be used in agriculture is crop scouting – looking at a field from above permits someone to see where crops are too wet or dry and which areas of a field are diseased or pest infected. This information permits farmers to more efficiently focus on areas of a field which are stressed rather than treating, or ignoring, the entire field. In a similar manner, chemicals could be applied to those areas that require attention – a focused application rather than the use of a crop duster. In addition to using UAVs to monitor crops, experts also see them used to keep track of livestock, to identify livestock that are sick and, eventually, to treat sick livestock from the air.

WIU’s School of Agriculture recently benefited from the donation of a sophisticated UAV by Munson Hybrids of Galesburg. Recognizing that UAV use in agriculture is evolving, the company wishes to blend together research, teaching and industry knowhow in order to better understand how to fully utilize this evolving technology. UAVs have certainly been in the news recently – one crashed on the White House lawn (while President Obama was meeting with India’s Prime Minister Modi, ironically agreeing to a joint effort to produce UAVs). And, given the attention UAVs have received, their role in improving agriculture and making the industry more efficient, looks bright and will continue into the future. So as you look up in the sky and wonder if “it’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman,” you may well see a UAV scouting the crops. Bill Bailey formerly was the Chief Economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition. He also has served as Deputy-Under Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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free-will donations at the door. Further, they’ve planned another gun raffle at the Elmwood All Outdoors Show this March 7-8 at Elmwood High School. Such efforts have been successful in the past, Tannock said. For example, their newest fire truck was purchased with help from similar fund raisers, including a donation from WIXO-FM 105.7, “The X.”

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“For the truck we formed a committee a week before the [2010] tornado, and the radio station ended up collecting and donating about $4,000 to us,” he said. “But we’d saved up for years – it came out of our general funds – and we sold the two old trucks the new one replaced and took out a loan, too.” The Fireman’s Dance this year is featuring recorded tunes from Grand Illusions Music Co.

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s Pancake Breakfast – Elmwood Kiwanis pancake and whole hog sausage day is Saturday (Feb. 7) at the Elmwood High School cafeteria, 6-10:30 a.m. All you can eat! Donation $6 adults, $3 children 6-11, under 6 free. s Coyote Contest – The Great Outdoors in Knoxville has a coyote hunting contest Saturday (Feb. 7). Entry fee is $10 per two-man team. Register in advance at the store, 205 East Main St., or call (309) 388-0159.

at the church, 187 West Fulton St. s Museum Program – Pat Dowd will s Strawberry Festival – The planning present a program on The Why, Who, committee for Elmwood’s 2015 StrawWhere, & What of Early Farm Engines berry Festival meets today (Feb. 5) at on Saturday (Feb. 7) at noon at 6:30 p.m. at Elmwood Princeville Heritage City Hall. Publicize Your Event Museum, 325 N. Ostrom Ave., Princeville. s NAMI Meeting – Dr. Call us at (309) 741-9790 Museum open 10 a.m.-2 Matthew Preston will or email information about p.m. Call (309) 385discuss challenges to your upcoming event to 1916. martha@wklypost.com. Treating Mental Health s Scout Sunday – The in the senior years today First Presbyterian (Feb. 5) at ICC North, Cedar Hall, Room Church of Farmington, home of Cub 134, 5407 N. University St., Peoria. Scout Pack 129, celebrates Scout Suns Homecoming Game – Brimfield’s day (Feb. 8) at worship. Any former and Homecoming basketball game is Friday current Scouts, leaders and families are (Feb. 6) at 6 p.m. Spaghetti and hot god invited to attend. dinner before game starts at 4:30 p.m. s Donate Blood – Donate blood Feb. 9 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 156 E. Special recognition to classes of 2010, 2005, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1975 and 1965. Vernon in Farmington, 2:45-6:45 p.m. s Senior Luncheon – Union Church of s Pancake Breakfast – United Brimfield senior luncheon is Feb. 10 at Methodist Church of Farmington has its noon. Luncheon is open to the public. 58th annual pancake and sausage day Cost $4 for main entree, sides, beverages Saturday (Feb. 7) from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and desserts. Call (309) 446-3811.

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Brimfield handles business quickly By TERRY BIBO

BRIMFIELD – With board member Brian Porter at the helm in place of absent president Dan Fishel, Brimfield’s board of trustees dispatched routine business in 10 minutes Monday night. Bills and minutes were OK’d without discussion. But board members approved the treasurer’s report with both a 6-0 vote and positive comments. Village Clerk Holly Johnson had modified the softball league account so it could garner interest, which proved a hit: There is $3,156.08 in a money market account. “It’s still really fluid and we can use it as needed,” she said. A proposed ordinance change was tabled for a second time, until March, so Fishel and Porter can fine-tune the For The Weekly Post

final wording. “There’s some additional language,” Porter told board members. “We just want to make sure we’ve covered every angle.” The new ordinance would require a license, but no fee, and allow such businesses in a C-1 zoning district. Currently, massage falls under “adult use,” which requires a license and $500 fee, and restricts locating near schools, churches and parks. Hamby Massage, 127 N. Galena, has temporary approval while the final wording is devised. In other business, board members approved the use of city parkland for a fishing derby which will benefit St. Jude. The event will be held May 3.

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Rambling through western New York remembering what it’s like to really shovel snow. uuu In a rare effort to be a good son, I surprised my mother by flying home to Buffalo, N.Y., for her and my dad’s 52nd wedding anniversary last weekend. As I was reminded yet again, there’s a reason nobody else vaJeff cations in BufLAMPE falo during the winter. More about that later. Somehow dad actually kept the secret. Mom was stunned, happy and all was going wonderfully well until it started snowing Sunday. As is often the case in Buffalo, it did not stop snowing for a long time – long enough that everything got an even thicker white coating. But while Monday morning dawned white and cold, nobody slowed down much. School went on. People all around scrambled to make it to work despite 15 inches (on top of the eight inches already on the ground). The mentality is that much different. And for a moment, it was fun to be part of. I helped push a car out of a snowbank, shoveled for a few hours and enjoyed myself – right up until reality smacked me like a snowball.

In short order: my flights were cancelled Monday and Tuesday; I somehow wormed onto a plane Tuesday; arrived in Chicago to rent a car, only to learn my driver’s license was expired; took my second and third cab rides of the day to a DMV office; drove the rental car home and slapped this issue to bed. Needless to say, my next trip east will be in summer (which in Buffalo means July 1 to Aug. 15). uuu Dealing with so much snow makes people friendlier in western New York, with one notable exception. They really dislike Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. How much? Well, the pastor at my parent’s church admitted he hoped Brady would suffer a broken leg – during a service! Later, he shrugged and said, “That was right before the Confession of Sins.” ... Speaking of Brady, he owes Pete Carroll. While Marshawn Lynch is the second most despicable running back in the NFL, he would for sure have scored from the 1 given two chances. ... How do you pass time while cooped up by snow? Listening to music is a good option, and so it was I took up a suggestion by Jim Krusa of Brimfield. You may recall around Christmas I ridiculed various modern crooner’s attempts to sing “O Holy Night.” Krusa told me I needed to give Celine Dion’s

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GUEST VOICES

History does not have to be boring

If I hadn’t become an English teacher, I probably would’ve become a history teacher. The two disciplines are very similar in that both have stories to be told; it’s just that history has stories that are true. (In English, we call those “non-fiction.”) Now we’ve all Jon had the history GALLAGHER teacher who was as boring as watching bread rise. Good history teachers find interesting parts of the story and bring them to life. Instead of having students memorize dates, they are

passionate about the retelling of the stories that make history what it is – fascinating. In particular, I am interested in Presidential history. I’ve done extensive reading on the men who have sat in the Oval Office, and each, whether a good President or a bad one, brings some facts that cam astound. Let’s take our 10th President, John Tyler, for example. Tyler was the first man to serve as President without being elected to that office. He was William Henry Harrison’s Vice President and took over the presidency after Harrison, elected in 1840, served just 32 days as chief executive before dying of pneumonia.

At his inauguration, Harrison had gone without a coat or hat on a wet, cold day and delivered a speech that lasted more than two hours. Tyler’s ascent to the Presidency was not without controversy, and there was a big brouhaha about what our founding fathers meant about the VP taking over for POTUS when the law was originally written. As a result, Tyler was often referred to as “His Accidency,” or “Mr. Acting President,” or other terms less flattering. Tyler tried to run for reelection in 1844, but neither his party (the Whigs) nor the Democrats would nominate him.

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Help me understand women’s winter wear I have seen fashions come and go and return, and I realize that most of the time those that I adopt will fade and those I do not understand will pass. Often they are the venue of the young, and Mit those of us in BERES the “older youth” group just shake our heads and hope sanity will prevail. But there is one clothing adapta-

tion that has pervaded young girls – and women of all ages – over the last few years that I truly do not understand. Our female population insists on braving the coldest days and snowiest, wettest conditions with feet clad in flimsy shoes without the benefit of stockings. I challenge each of you to look at the feet of the women and girls you encounter over the next 48 hours and contradict my observation. My only question is: “Why?” Does snow on almost bare feet

walking from the car to the office feel good? Are bare legs comfortable when they encounter wind-blown moisture or simply cold wind? When did the warmth provided by panty-hose become a liability? Not so long ago, nylons were thought to enhance the appearance and shape of the leg. Yes, I realize I am a man and therefore stupid. That said, I ask your input. Please help me understand.

USDA offering funds to help beginning farmers To the Editor: The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $18 million is available to support training, mentoring, and development of beginning farmers and ranchers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. We helped create and advocate for this program in the 2002 Farm Bill. It was finally funded in the 2008 Farm Bill. The need was clear then and remains so today. A number of beginning farmers and ranchers don’t have direct roots to agriculture.

While they yearn for the honest, hard work you find in farming or ranching, they need help learning the ropes. The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program awards grants to organizations implementing programs to train beginning farmers and ranchers. Funding includes support for workshops, farmer-to-farmer mentoring, and technical assistance. Since the program was first funded and put on the ground in 2009, 145 awards have been made worth more than $71 million.

A focus on projects for veteran beginning farmers and ranchers has been added this time. It joins previous set-asides for socially-disadvantaged, limited-resource, or farmworkers who want a start in agriculture. Organizations experienced in serving beginning farmers and ranchers must submit their applications by March 13. If you are a beginning farmer or rancher looking to find training and mentoring opportunities, call (402) 687-2100 or email me at tracib@cfra.org. We’ll point you in the right direction. – Traci Bruckner Center for Rural Affairs

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Three arrests made in Farmington drug raid

FARMINGTON – Police on Jan. 28 seized almost $15,000 in illegal drugs and arrested three Farmington residents in an early-morning raid by the West Central Illinois Task Force and local and county police. Cody Gordon, 27; Terry Leroy, 24; and Chelsey Poe, 23, are being charged with multiple offenses as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the task force, which has offices in Macomb and Quincy, police said. Police executed a search warrant at 72 N. Oak St. about 5 a.m. last Wednesday and recovered 4.8 pounds of cannabis, with a street value of about $12,000, and two ounces of cocaine valued at about $2,400. Also seized were a .40-caliber Smith & Wesson hand gun, prescription medications, various drug paraphernalia and $3,486 in cash, according to reports. The three face charges of possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Farmington Police Department, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Special Response Team all cooperated.

Vehicles damaged in 3 hit-and-run accidents

ELMWOOD – Local and County police are investigating three sepa-

KICKAPOO – Twenty-one-yearold Kristen Oppe of Yates City about 4 a.m. on Feb. 1 was injured when she lost control of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier she was driving northbound on Taylor Road, struck a guardrail, failed to regain control and left the road, becoming stuck off the southbound lane. AMT transported her to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Peoria County Jail. • Melissa Byrd, 26, of Farmington on Jan. 28 was arrested for Failure to Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Austin Foster, 20, of Elmwood on Jan. 29 was arrested for an outstanding Knox County warrant for possession of marijuana and also domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Timothy Colgan, 50, of Princeville on Feb. 1 was arrested for Failure to Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jeff Wagoner, 50, of Brimfield, on Jan. 31 was ticketed for improper lane usage after the 2005 Dodge Ram truck he was driving eastbound on Brimfield-Jubilee Road crossed the center line, forcing a 2009 Pontiac Vibe driven by a Princeville juvenile off the road, where it sustained damage. There were no injuries. • Joshua W. Fuller, 22, 18326 W. Farmington Road, Trivoli; driving without valid license, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jacob T. Parrott, 23, 189 N. West Street, Farmington; illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger. • Thomas M. Meister, 33, 35155 N. County Road 35, Farmington; operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. • 17-year-old juvenile, Hanna City; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana; possession of tobacco; possession of controlled substance; failure to stop at an intersection.

• Daniel Kinney, 18, of Elmwood on Jan. 19 was arrested for violating parole and transported to the

• Jan. 24 – Rita Burrow of Galva on Illinois Route 180 at Spoon River in Truro Township.

rate episodes in which unknown people caused collisions and then left the scene. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents. On Jan 29, a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado owned by Wesley Coykendall, 37, of Elmwood was parked in the 100 block of West Main Street, where it was damaged by an unknown party, according to Elmwood police. Three days later, two other motorists sustained damage to their vehicles. Eighteen-year-old Camron Passie of Brimfield was westbound on Interstate 74 when a light-colored car rear-ended his 2009 Honda Civic as it started to pass him near Kickapoo-Edwards Road, continuing on after impact. Also on Feb. 1, Lorene Bunch, 73, of Elmwood was eastbound on Illinois Route 8, where she’d stopped to turn left onto Maher Road when an unknown vehicle struck her 2005 Honda Civic from behind and also fled the scene. Police are continuing to investigate the incidents.

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So he retired to his farm, supported the Confederacy and was elected to its Congress. He died in January 1862 before he could take part in its first session. John Tyler won’t be remembered for much, but here’s something that you will remember … and your jaw may drop a few inches. John Tyler has two grandsons who are still alive. Not great-grandsons. Grandsons. Just once removed from His Accidency himself! Here’s how it came about. John Tyler fathered 15 children in his life. His second wife, Julia, was 30 years younger than him, and bore seven children including

Lyon Gardiner Tyler in 1853. Lyon took a page from his father’s history and married twice, the second time to a woman who was 35 years his junior. At the ripe old age of 70, Lyon fathered a son, Lyon Jr., in 1924. Five years later, he would sire another son, Harrison. Both of those sons are alive. Late in 2014, it was reported that Lyon Jr. was not doing well. However, Harrison was still living on the family farm in Virginia, playing tennis once a week, and answering questions about his famous grandfather. He doesn’t make a big deal out of being the grandson of a U.S. President who took office 20 years

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before Abraham Lincoln, but he’s quick to point out that he is the grandson and that there should not be any “greats” added before that title. Two men, both well past their primes, fathered children who had long lives of their own are the factors which make his amazing story. Personally, I think it’s a good thing that the television show “Maury” wasn’t around back then or the lineage might not be as clear-cut as it seems, but that’s just my skeptical nature rearing its ugly head. In the meantime, it’s just another case of truth being stranger than fiction.

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Farmington council protects West Barlow development By MICHELLE SHERMAN

FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council on Monday approved an agreement that will protect future development on West Barlow Road from potential contact with hazardous material. A previous leak in an underground storage tank at Kersh’s Amoco station, 90 W. Barlow Road, has shown possible contamination of soil and ground water. Since the possible contamination zone extends into the public right-ofway, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires that the city of Farmington pass a resolution promising to warn any future developers. “What apparently was asked for,” said city attorney William Connor, “is that we agree since some of the contamination is in our right-ofway to (issue) certain warnings should someone dig in our right-ofFor The Weekly Post

way. ... If anybody wants to drill there, we need to let them know that that’s a bad plan.” Should someone want to drill into the ground in the right-of-way, Ward One Alderman Matt Ulm sought to clarify that the city would not be responsible for removal or remediation of contaminated soil. “They’d rather have it buried down there where the rest of it’s at,” he said after Connor confirmed the city wouldn’t have to rectify any contamination. In other business the council: • Approved pre-annexation agreements with Dale and Sandra Horn, Sawmill Hydraulics and S&H Camp Properties. The agreements allow the businesses on those properties to receive city services and be subject to city ordinances despite not being contiguous with current city limits. • Sold two city proper-

ties at 183 N. East Street and 606 W. Fort Street. The East Street property sold to Debra Threw for $5,500, and the Fort Street property was sold to Marshall Threw for $3,500. • Rezoned a portion of the Industrial Park owned by Les Emken from residential to light industrial in expectation of the construction of a 28-unit storage facility.

Quadrennial assessment keeps assessors very busy By BILL KNIGHT

KICKAPOO – The day before the Kickapoo Township office contacted The Weekly Post to correct a number from their Jan. 19 meeting, Peoria County Supervisor of Assessments Dave Ryan said Assessors do have a challenging year – but it’s no real surprise. Township Supervisor Karl Koy had reported that Kickapoo Township Assessor Jack Duke mentioned having to inspect 27,000 properties this year because it’s a “quadrennial year,” when townships re-assess all of their properties for up-to-date valuations. In fact, the number is 2,700, Koy said Tuesday. (Although Ryan said it’s closer to 3,700.) Plus, Assessors know ahead of time when the quadrennial year happens, and manage their time to complete their work, Ryan said. Illinois law states that, in the quadrennial year, Assessors in all counties will view the property, determine its value, assess the For The Weekly Post

property at 33 percent of its fair cash value, and notify property owners of the reassessment figure. “There’s no personal inspection involved [of each property] unless it’s required, like if there’d been a building permit of some other red flag, like a house known to be in poor condition,” Ryan said. “With technology, a lot can be done online, too. It’s pretty much up to the Assessor on how to proceed.” One method that assessors use is examining sales records over recent years to determine if properties are selling at prices similar to what they’d been appraised at their previous assessment. Ryan listed the number of properties in Peoria County townships where The Weekly Post is circulated to all households: Brimfield - 923 Elmwood - 1,499 Jubilee - 939 Kickapoo - 3,703 Millbrook - 537 Radnor - 2,226 Rosefield - 966

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burning.” Continuing with trash, garbage collection is set to continue for the 250-some water customers, but starting May 1, a new company will provide the service, as the Board unanimously approved awarding a two-year contract to a local firm, Bouchez Trash Hauling. The rate will be $9 per unit per month for the first year, increasing to $9.25 in the second year, according to Village President Michael Gray, who noted that the company also will provide a dumpster to the Village and offer one “Cleanup Day” a year. A second bid, from Wigandowned Area Disposal Service, was

about 80 cents higher per unit per month, Gray said. The Board also unanimously approved changing Kentucky Avenue near Williamsfield Schools to accommodate a proposed circular drive and a reconfigured, one-way traffic pattern. Explaining the idea, Williamsfield C.U.S.D. 210 Superintendent Tim Farquer said the Board of Education hasn’t approved it, but before consideration, it was necessary to work with the Village and clarify that the District would bear costs. “The school board could proceed in exploring it,” Farquer said. “We’re not asking for any money.” In other news, the board

BRIEFS Prairie Park groundhog calls for more winter

HANNA CITY – More winter was the prediction made by Wildlife Prairie Park’s resident groundhog, Gertie, who was summoned from her burrow Monday. Gertie told Park naturalist Sara Tate and honorary event mayor, Maddie Heidenreich, we would have six more weeks of winter. “Gertie has some bad news for us. With no clouds in the sky and winter already here, Gertie, unfortunately says there are six more weeks of winter,” Heidenreich announced on Feb. 2. “So, she says to

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Area students make Bradley Dean’s List

PEORIA – The following area students made Dean’s List for the Fall semester at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. BRIMFIELD – Britta R. Courter, Claire E. Crandell, Taylor M. Fales, Kaela N. Giles, Ian J. McCauley, Heath L. Moore, Adam C. Windish; DAHINDA – Travis D. Smith; EDWARDS – Austin M. Heubi, Kyle J. Schaub ELMWOOD – Graham R. Flinn, Destiny T, Jackson, Jenna N. Scotti,

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• heard that local and County police worked with school administration to defuse a verbal threat on Jan. 30, a student received a short suspension, and officials are addressing bullying; • OK’d spending about $600 with Ohio-based wastewater treatment company Corrpro to address corrosion issues in the water system; • heard Gray’s positive financial report. “We continue to have more inflow of revenue than outflow of expenses,” Gray said. • set March 14 as a community electronic/paint recycling day; and • scheduled a budget discussion for the next regular meeting, on March 2.

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State Rep. Leitch named to six committees

PEORIA – State Rep. David Leitch (R-Peoria) Leitch was appointed to six committees for the 99th General Assembly, including a long-held spot on the Human Services-Appropriations Committee. Leitch will also serve on the Rules, Public Utilities, Financial Institutions Committees and the Special Committee on Health and Healthcare Disparities. He was reappointed Deputy Republican Leader, the No. 2 Republican position in the House.

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Elmwood pivots on expansion in case of state fund cutbacks By BILL KNIGHT

ELM WOOD – Facing dire, if not Doomsday, prospects from the State of Illinois, Elmwood C.U.S.D. 332 is adjusting its approach to paying for a proposed $1.5 million renovation of its junior high school. At a Board of Education Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, all Board members except Secretary Bill Frietsch heard David Pistorius from First Midstate. The Bloomington investment banking firm explain options and timetables to meet the administration’s goals of adding classrooms and replacing boilers without raising taxes and also finishing before school starts in late August. Instead of issuing $1.5 million in Working Cash fund bonds, as the Board Jan. 26 expressed its intent to do, the District is considering a combination of two other methods to achieve the same result. The change is made necessary because the District’s Working Cash may be needed for basic expenses if severe cutbacks occur as some school administrators fear. “We [superintendents] have heard it’s possible the State just won’t pay the final two GSA [General State Aid] payments in Fiscal Year 2015,” said Elmwood Superintendent Chad Wagner, “plus cutting GSA, which is prorated to 89 percent of needs in FY15, to 66 percent in FY16. For The Weekly Post

“For Elmwood, all that could mean a loss of about $720,000 combined in FY015 and ’16.” Some administrators say the state also could cut Mandated Categoricals [programs required by state or federal law, such as transportation and special education] from four to two. So rather than issuing Working Cash bonds – the District is authorized to issue up to $2,070,000 in Working Cash bonds – Pistorius suggested a two-step plan. First, the District could issue a “Debt Certificate” showing obligations to be paid in installments and receive a sum to be placed in a bank Certificate of Deposit. Then, the District could re-start the bonding issuance process, only for a Funding Bond, not a Working Cash bond. Funding Bonds are issued to pay contractual obligations, lease agreements and similar claims. As with Working Cash bonds, Boards must hold a public hearing, vote on the intent to issue Funding Bonds, wait 30 days for community feedback, and vote on a resolution to issue the bonds. All bonds’ repayment schedule would be extended to Dec. 1, 2023. If the full Board agrees with the new plan, it may be able to consider a Debt Certificate resolution at its next regular meeting (Feb. 23) and receive funds about two weeks afterward. The District Continued on Page 10

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could permit the District to pay off the Debt Certificate and start the junior high school renovation project in late May. The District is in decent financial shape, according to independent audits and First Midstate’s analysis, and still has the potential bonding capacity of $8.8 million overall, Pistorius said.

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The new plan still would not require a tax increase nor allocate funds from the Education Fund, Wagner said. First Midstate’s area clients include Farmington CUSD 265, Princeville CUSD 326, Williamsfield CUSD 210, Carl Sandburg College, Spoon River College and the Village of Williamsfield.

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BRIMFIELD – Anita Louise Silman, 77, of Brimfield passed away at 7:12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, from complications of breast cancer. She was born May 14, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas, to Raymond E. and Louise C. (Walter) Waters. She married Robert “Bob” Silman on Sept. 7, 1958 in Silman Corpus Christi, TX. He survives. Also surviving are four children, Thomas (Suzzanne) Silman, Allison (Mike) Neumann, Peter (Michelle) Silman, and Edward (Alma) Silman; one sister, Mary Anne Miller; and nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Thomas, Kaleigh, Colette, Camille, Taylor, Zachary, Noah, and Jonah. She was preceded in death by her parents. Anita graduated from Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, and attended the University of Texas. She was a bus driver for the Brimfield School District, retiring in 2014, after 32 years. She was a member and pastpresident of the Illinois Valley Kennel Club, a foster parent for the Children’s Home of Peoria, and a member of the Texas Exes Association. She was a Doberman Pinscher breeder, an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed reading. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service was to be held Jan. 31 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Home of Peoria, Illinois Valley Kennel Club, or to the American Cancer Society. To view Anita’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Clara Coots

FARMINGTON – Clara Elizabeth Coots, 96, of Trivoli died on Jan. 31 at home.

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Survivors include a daughter, Clarellen Varnes of Hanna City; 3 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Services were planned for Wednesday (Feb. 4) at AndersonSedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural Trivoli. To view Clara’s memorial DVD or leave the family condolences online, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Doris Marie Danz

BRIMFIELD – Doris Marie (Hopple) Danz, 87, of Washington, sister of a Brimfield man, died on Jan. 27 at Riverview Senior Living in East Peoria. Survivors include brother John E. (Carol) Hopple of Brimfield; three grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were to be held on Jan. 29 at Wright and Salmon Mortuary, with burial in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.

Beverly Herget

BRIMFIELD – Beverly Jean Herget, 79, of Toulon, a longtime teacher at Brimfield High School, died on Jan. 23 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She married Roscoe Herget in Peoria on Aug. 24, 1956. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters; two sons; six grandchildren; and one brother. She taught 9th through 12th grade English, creative writing, journalism, photography and world history at Brimfield High School for 10 years. A private graveside service was planned for Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

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Virgil Hockgraver

WILLIAMSFIELD – Virgil E. Hockgraver DVM, 77, of Williamsfield died on Jan. 27 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Ruth Peacock; his three daughters, Valerie (Tom) Hockgraver of Great Mills, Md., Cinda (Patrick) Garst of Peoria and Melissa (Eric) Withrow of Tyndall AFB, Fla.; several siblings; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. “Doc” Hockgraver graduated from Quincy High School in 1954 and enrolled in Quincy University, Kansas State University and Drake University, before attending the University of Illinois, where he earned his BS in liberal arts and sciences in June of 1960 and his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1964. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army's Veterinary Corps. For 47 years, he passionately healed and helped animals while owning and operating the Williamsfield Veterinary Clinic. Visit www.ruxfuneral home.com to view this obituary and leave private condolences.

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YATES CITY – Elcie McDaniel, 84, of Peoria Heights, mother of a Yates City woman, died on Jan. 26 at her residence. Survivors include daughter Vickie (Daniel) Collier of Yates City; 9 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Jan. 30 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with burial in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.

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I sat him out for the fourth,” Carlson said. “This Friday we host Delavan for homecoming, and it will be big for regional seeding.” Elmwood Coach Josh Fugitt was pleased with his Trojans (19-5) after Elmwood went 3-0 in the past week. The capper came Tuesday in a 63-51 victory over South Fulton. Isaiah Groeper scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the victory, Jake Roberts had 17 (on 7for-10 shooting) and Matthew Jehle bombed home 15 – all on treys. Last week the Trojans scored 5433 and 55-35 point wins over Prairieland opponents AbingdonAvon and Knoxville, respectively. “Our defense held each high powered scorer from these two teams, A-Town’s Zach Glisan and Knoxville’s Tyler Houston, to very low 10- (Glisan) and 9-point (Houston) outputs,” Fugitt said. In the victory over Knoxville, Jack McKinty’s 20 points was tops for Elmwood. McKinty had 11 points in the second quarter to spark a 21-9 Trojans run. Princeville The Princes (12-7) extended their

win streak to seven games last week with stellar defense, stopping Kewanee Wethersfield, 57-33, and Annawan, 54-29. Trent Kielion knocked down four shots behind the arc for 20 points in the victory versus Wethersfield. In the Annawan contest, Brendan Streitmatter contributed 14 points, with Kielion adding 12 and Mitchell Janssen scoring 10 along with 11 rebounds. “In the Wethersfield win, I was very happy with our 14-for-16 free throw shooting. Against Annawan, we gave up 17 points in the first quarter, but only 12 in the next three quarters combined and only one point in the final quarter. Our defense is working,” coach Jeff Kratzer said. No. 2 seed Princeville played Stark County Wednesday at home in the Lincoln Trail Tournament. With a win, the Princes would face Mercer County Friday at Ridgewood, which is the top seed. The LTC final is Saturday at 6. Farmington The Farmers (10-10) split last week, topping Rushville-Industry 65-60 on Tuesday. Eric Higgs had 23 and Caleb Gilstrap added 14.

Farmington also dropped a 62-41 decision to Lewistown. Farmington coach Jeff Otto tipped his hat to Lewistown. “Lewistown is much better than their record. They’ve played a tough schedule. They press well, and they’re good underneath the basket,” Otto said. Higgs scored 17 in the loss. Williamsfield Billtown (15-10) made up for a slow start last week with a strong finish. First Williamsfield lost to peaking Delavan, 79-40, last Tuesday. Then came a big a big ICAC win Saturday over Illini Bluffs, 6044, and a 75-43 rout of LowpointWashburn Tuesday behind 20 points from Tyler Jones and 16 from Ethen Hunt. Against IB, the first half did it for Williamsfield, which led 33-15. “We shut down Bluffs’ threepoint game, getting out on their shooters, holding them to just one three for the game. That was significant. It was a total team victory,” said Bombers coach Bob Anderson. In on Williamsfield’s scoring were Ethen Hunt with 16. Zach Smith and Garrett Wight each had 14 and Jones chipped in 13.

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What a fabulous event!! Thanks to all who came to the Whitney’s Walk for Life Chili Cook-off! We had a great time hosting our 8th annual and most successful event. Due to your wonderful generosity we raised almost $14,000 to help fund depression awareness and suicide prevention programs right here in central Illinois. We would like to thank all 31 of our contestants for taking the time to create their specialty chili – without you this wonderful event wouldn’t have been such a great success. Also, big thanks to our judges: Shirley Kelstadt, Bill More, Holly Johnson & Les Newton for doing a great job. The winners were: • Best Tasting-Mild – Nathan Schaub/Jeremy Schaub/Dan Heinz, • Best Tasting-Hot – Zac Sopher, • Best Tasting-Non-traditional – Zach Nelson, • Most Original Name –“Olive Have Some More”, Karen Grotts, and • People’s Choice – Lianna Hinkle. We also thank the Brimfield American Le-

Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am 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

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of BEVERLY S. PEEK., 15 P 23 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of BEVERLY S. PEEK. Letters of Office were issued to WESLEY H. PEEK, 18612 North Elmore Road, Laura, Illinois 61451, 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 29th day of July, 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 representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, January 23, A.D. 2015. WESLEY H. PEEK, Executor of the Estate of BEVERLY S. PEEK, Deceased The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorneys for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 6l559 309/385-46l6

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ANDREW G. HAINES and JENNIFER ) ANNE PIZINGER HAINES, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot Numbered Ten (10) in RICHWOODS PARK, part of the North Half (N 2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 3) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Nine (9) North, Range Eight (8) East, of the Fourth Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded October 4, 1957 in Plat Book AW@, page 76, as Document Number 598345; situate, lying and being in County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Tax ID #: 14-21-101-012 Commonly known as 5302 North Sherbrook Lane, Peoria, Illinois 61614; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602, on or before Feb. 28, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Kerry R. Cordis Jennie Cordis Boswell CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 North Walnut Street P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) • 309.674.5994 (f) Attorneys for Farmers State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Elmwood, Illinois

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The Knoxville contest was played at a slower pace with neither team shooting well. Knoxville bested Brimfield in the paint to help them prevail and held Kennedy Dura to three points, all in the fourth quarter. Ryleigh Keith was gone for a college visit and did not play. “Even with the losses, I do believe this good competition will be helpful for us heading into the regionals,” said Coach Blane. Brimfield moves into the final week of the regular season with a 22-5 win-loss record. Elmwood Following a 53-37 win over Abingdon/Avon, the Lady Trojans lost to state-ranked South Fulton (22-5) last Thursday in a hardfought matchup in which sophomore Allie Meyers poured in 32 points (including 11-for-11 shooting on free throws) and grabbed 11 rebounds. Shyann Jones added nine points in the loss Meyers also led Elmwood (183) against A-Town with 19 points and 17 boards. Ashley Perryman had 12 points and Morgan Ledbetter helped with 8 rebounds. The Lady Trojans have Senior Night festivities this Saturday at home (Feb. 7) against Farmington. Junior varsity tips off at 4 p.m. with the varsity to follow. Senior Hannah Huber may return. Farmington Speaking of Farmington (1413), coach Jimmy Jordan’s team clicked on all cylinders in stomping West Prairie last Monday at home, 46-21. Along with the win, the game was a “pink out” in the efforts to take out cancer. Coach Jordan’s enthusiasm both for the pink out and his team’s performance was evident. “Our team raised $213 with a bake sale for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. On the court against West Prairie, our man defense held them to just 8 points in the

Brimfield girls top seed at Princeville

Brimfield earned the top seed for the Class 1A Princeville Regional next week, Peoria Christian was seeded second and Elmwood was third in voting by girls basketball coaches. The winner at Princeville advances to the Brown County Sectional in Mount Sterling on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. against the winner of the Concord Triopia Regional. Elsewhere, Farmington is the No. 4 seed at the Class 2A Knoxville Regional. The Knoxville champ moves on to a Tuesday, Feb. 17, matchup at the Mercer County Sectional against the winner of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Regional. Girls regional action opens Monday (Feb. 9). Here are postseason pairings involving area girls teams. CLASS 1A Princeville Regional Monday, Feb. 9 Game 1, 7 pm – (4) Princeville

second half, only two field goals,” Jordan said. Paige Pasley scored 12 points, and Hannah Jostes added 11. Callie Fletcher, Hannah Jostes, Annika Lopez, Paige Pasley and Kenzie Skaggs were honored at the beginning of Thursday’s game on Senior Night. This was followed with a 54-42 victory over North Fulton. “We played a man and zone defense mix, and it confused North Fulton. On offense, we got the ball inside well to Paige (Pasley). She scored 10 key points in the fourth quarter. We feel we’re ready for a tough regional at Knoxville,” Jordan said. Pasley totaled 25 points, Jostes had 16 and Skaggs added 9. Princeville The Lady Princes (6-19) were

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victimized by a whopping 13 three-pointers by Stark County Monday of last week in a 79-44 loss. A good highlight for coach Randy Long’s very young team was last Wednesday in a 30-28 victory over Galva. Defense was the name of the game for Princeville and, in the end, Brooke Gardner hit a key shot to make the difference. “Both teams played great defense in a wire-to-wire game. After Brooke’s basket, our defense held Galva until the clock ran out,” Long said. Princeville fell to highly rated Peoria Christian on Thursday, one of the teams in a stacked regional hosted by Princeville starting Monday (Feb. 9). Princeville is seeded fourth.

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In Re ESTATE OF VIVIAN J. JOHNSON, Deceased.

vs. (5) Peoria Heights Wednesday, Feb. 11 Game 2, 6 pm – (1) Brimfield vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3, 7:30 pm – (2) Peoria (P. Christian) vs. (3) Elmwood Thursday, Feb. 12 Regional Final, 7 pm – Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 CLASS 2A Knoxville Regional Monday, Feb. 9 Game 1, 6 pm – (4) Farmington vs. (5) Biggsville (West Central) Game 2, 7:30 pm – (3) Kewanee vs. (6) Monmouth United Tuesday, Feb. 10 Game 3, 6 pm – (1) Monmouth-Roseville vs. Winner Game 1 Game 4, 7:30 pm – (2) Knoxville vs. Winner Game 2 Thursday, Feb. 12 Regional Final, 7 pm – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

No. 15-P-6

NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of VIVIAN J. JOHNSON on December 6, 2014. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to RICHARD L. JOHNSON, of 19805 North White Grove Road, Princeville, Illinois 61559, 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 31st day of July, 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.

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DATED this 7th day of December, 2015.. RICHARD L. JOHNSON, Executor of the Estate of VIVIAN J. JOHNSON, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executor 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

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0). Game time was 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Then on Tuesday, Farmington’s eighthgrade team beat top-seed Monmouth Roseville, 4237, to win the 8-3A regional at AbingdonAvon. Jarod DePriest had 28 points in the win. Farmington reached the title game by beating ATown in Monday’s semifinals, 48-26. Next up for Farmington is a Wednesday (Feb. 11) sectional matchup at home against Illini Bluffs (21-3) at 6:30 p.m. IB advanced with a 48-37 win

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Members of Farmington’s eighth grade IESA 8-3A regional champions are (Back row, left to right) Coach Marty Lozier, Coe Jansen, Hunter Bitner, Jarod DePriest, Layne Brown, Lucas Brust and Coach Ray Swearingen. (Front row, l to r) Blake Springer, Cal Settles, Alex Clark, Hayden Bradt, Daulton Powell, Austin Mottaz and Bailey Barton. Not pictured is Clay Fruendt.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Shyann Jones, Elmwood

Shyann Jones, often called Shy, is not shy when it comes to her love for Lady Trojan basketball coaches and teammates. “We’re like a family,” she says. Shyann is also not shy about quickly moving teammates down the floor on the fast break. When she gets the ball, Shy often goes coast to coast! This Elmwood senior has played guard for four years. She saw her older sister, EHS alumnus hoopster Sheena, on the hardwood, and it encouraged her to play biddy ball at the Elmwood Community Center. “I fell in love with the game, I spent hours ballhandling in the driveway,” said the 2014 ICAC allconference first teamer. Shyann has been helped along by parents Shawn and Rita, coaches Gregg Meyers and Chris Herridge, and teammate Ashley Perryman, who told her to, “Chase what you believe in.” Passing is what Shy most likes to do on the basketball court. Cleveland Cavs’ mega star LeBron James is her favorite pro player, while the Indy Pacers are her favorite team. Her favorite movie is “Wolverine.” On the tube, Shyann most likes to watch “Supernatural.” She loves to write, so English is her favorite school subject. In her free time, Shy likes family time, reading and walking her beagle pup, Bub. This fall she plans to attend Robert Morris College in Peoria to study business administration and play basketball. Shy would like to use her college degree to start a no-kill shelter for stray animals. To future Lady Trojan hoopsters, Shyann advises, “Don’t hang your head when life gets difficult; keep trying!” She is not shy about this advice!

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dle School. In other action: Seventh grade Elmwood lost its 7-2A regional final to Pleasant Valley, 55-41, after earlier defeating Princeville in the semifinals, 42-28. Eighth grade On Tuesday in Class 82A, top-seed Elmwood defeated Pleasant Valley, 57-26, to earn a berth in the regional final against host Princeville at 5:30 p.m. today (Feb. 5). The No. 3 seed Princes

advanced with a 45-30 victory over No. 2 Brimfield on Tuesday. Of note to Trojans and Princes fans is that Peoria St. Vincent’s beat Bartonville Monroe, 49-36. The ElmwoodPrinceville winner faces St. Vincent’s in the Elmwood Sectional at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the High School gym. In Class 8-1A action on Tuesday, Williamsfield, lost to AlWood, 50-49, at Kickapoo St. Mary’s.

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BLOOMINGTON – The Elmwood pom pon’s team first visit to the Illinois High School Association state dance finals was a learning experience according to coach Emily Roberts. Elmwood placed 24th in the Class 1A prelims with a score of 76.6. Villa Grove was first in the prelims with a score of 92.18. Elmwood did not advance to Saturday’s final round, where winning team Mahomet-Seymour scored 91.76 to place ahead of Troy Triad at 91.72. “Learning experience, yes. We’ve never been

there before and it was so much fun,” Roberts said. “The girls gave a great performance. I could not have asked for more.” Roberts did note that Class 1A includes schools up to enrollment of 1,200 students. “We were competing against absolutely fantastic teams,” Roberts said. Elmwood travels to Tuscola Saturday to prepare for the IDTA finals Feb. 14 in Springfield. In that competition the Trojans will be competing against teams with enrollments of up to 400.

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REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

By PHIL JOHNSON

Snow delayed the much-awaited Brimfield-Elmwood girls basketball matchup last Monday, which was played Wednesday night in Elmwood. While we don’t have the results from that contest in time for this paper, we do have the following roundup of girls action from the past week and pairings for next week’s regionals (See Page 14). Brimfield The Lady Indians went through a rare difficult week against strong competition, losing two close games, 74-68 to Havana and 48-44 to Knoxville. “Against Havana we handled their press well, but got beat on the offensive boards,” said Coach Jim Blane. Brimfield shot plenty of free throws against Havana, as the team went 29 for 42. Shayla McCormick scored 17 to lead the Lady Indians’ effort.

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Brimfield’s boys basketball team got points from nine players in two of its three games this past week, a good sign moving ahead. But as happens so often, Carson Cuevas still led the way to victory. Cuevas racked up 30 points last Tuesday at Illini Bluffs in a 63-49 ICAC victory. Half of those points came from behind the arc. “We got up early playing a solid 1-3-1 zone defense, and we never looked back,” coach Scott Carlson said. Balance was there also this Tuesday in a 67-44 win over West Prairie, as Brimfield (20-2) forced 24 Wallace turnovers and got 19 from Cuevas, 15 from Jace Swietek and 10 from Nate Wallace. The Indians easily handled a contest at Bushnell-Prairie City last Friday in a 68-30 Prairieland triumph. Wallace had 10 rebounds and Ryan Smith contributed five assists. “Carson had 32 points after three quarters. For The Weekly Post

Members of Farmington’s seventh-grade boys basketball team were all smiles after winning an IESA 7-3A regional title last week against AbingdonAvon. Pictured above are (Back row, left to right) Coach Roy Swearingen, Coach Matt Swearingen, Blake Springer, Aundre Whiteside, Ben Martin, Jaden Rutledge, Dalton Powell, Coach Marty Lozier. (Front row, l to r) Landen Hughes, Ty Anderson, Kyle Peckham, Jezhaiah Rodrigez, Caleb Lopez and Hunter Davis.

Farmington wins two J.H. regionals

FARMINGTON – Being seeded second obviously doesn’t bother Farmington basketball players in postseason play. Farmington’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams both

won regional titles in the past week despite not being favored. The seventh-grade team got the party started for the Farmers, defeating top-seed and unbeaten AbingdonAvon, 56-27, last Thurs-

day to win an IESA Class 7-3A regional. The seventh-grade Farmers (20-2) advanced to a sectional matchup at home on Wednesday (Feb. 4) against Mossville (21-

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