Thursday February 9, 2017 Vol. 4, No. 48
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Williamsfield planning park, water improvements By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – Discussions to improve local infrastructure started at the Village Board’s meeting Friday (Feb. 3), when ideas ranged from Doubet-Benjamin Park to downtown water run-off. “For the good of the community, the best thing we can do is improve infrastructure,” said Village President Mick Gray, “and that not only means streets and the Route 180 project but broadband service and more.” For The Weekly Post
Already, the Illinois Department of Transportation is starting preliminary work on the highway improvement, and both Mid-Century and MediaCom are upgrading broadband service here, he said. “What bothers me the most is the drainage in the downtown area,” Gray added, “so we’re going to have the engineers [from Bruner, Cooper & Zuck in Galesburg] study it to determine its operation and come up with some solutions and costs.” Also, long-term needs such as re-
placing aging water mains and pipes remain a goal, he said. “There may be federal money available if the Trump administration delivers on promises to invest in infrastructure,” Gray said. In a report on local parks, Trustee Pam Courson outlined the Parks Association’s 2017 wish list, which includes an arboretum/memorial, a bird sanctuary and the addition of a skylight to the bathrooms, but the most ambitious parks project is underway with its “Playground BarnContinued on Page 11
This is an example of the playground equipment Williamsfield hopes to add to Doubet-Benjamin Park
Brimfield sued over U.S. 150 zoning decision
MEET MRS. LINCOLN
History first for one-woman show By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The name Mary Todd Lincoln is somewhat familiar, as is the character herself – if you’ve read any of the 20-some books or seen the many movies on her husband’s presidency. But when actress, singer and librarian Laura Keyes presents her afternoon program “Mrs. Lincoln in Love” at the Princeville Heritage Museum on Saturday, Feb. 18, Mary Todd Lincoln will come to life. With as much accuracy as a professional librarian can muster. “After selecting a character, I start to get a feeling for who they are as a person,” Keyes has said. “I For The Weekly Post
learn how they think, learn the personality, their passions, social status and even their pet peeves.” Striving to achieve accuracy and convey the time period while also entertaining audiences, Keyes then writes a monologue and is pain-staking in using historical costumes and props, she says. “I do my best to faithfully and accurately portray these characters, which means much research is required,” she’s said. Keyes, 34, earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin, and now lives in Freeport, where she works as
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BRIMFIELD – Cross Creek Farms and Dennis Gilles are suing the village and TRECK L.L.C. over rezoning and a special use permit along U.S. Route 150. The complaint was filed Jan. 23 in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court. Inside Although Monday • Farmington is night’s regular village paying TIF funds to board meeting was its school district. dispatched in eight Page 7. minutes, trustees en• The Elmwood tered executive sesCity Council heard traffic complaints. sion to discuss their Page 10. legal options. “We just discussed the case in some detail with (our) attorney,” President Dan Fishel said Tuesday. “Our attorney is planning a response in the next couple weeks.” On Nov. 7, the board rezoned a 12-acre parcel from R-1 residential to C-2 commercial for a multi-business complex, with trustee Mike Meinders the lone voice in opposition. A vote on an accompanying special use permit was delayed, in part because the For The Weekly Post
Laura Keyes (left and in mugshot at left), appearing at a 2015 Conference of the Illinois Council for the Social Studies, is shown with Lincoln actor Kevin Wood and Bradley educator and Elmwood resident Dean Cantu.
Freeport Public Library’s director of Adult Services. She’s traced her fascination with the stage to being cast as Dorothy in a 5th
grade production of “The Wizard of Oz,” but she’s remained involved since, participating in drama club at Continued on Page 2
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MRS. LINCOLN: Confined by historical facts Continued from Page 1
school and having served community theater and performing in dozens of plays since 1999. One in particular was a turning point of sorts: the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Thomas Cullinan’s 1969 play titled “Mrs. Lincoln,” after which several people asked her to talk to groups about Mrs. Lincoln. Conversations with Civil War reenactors helped convince her to develop what she calls “first-person interpretation” programs. Her performances have been praised. DeKalb Public Library director Dee Coover said Keyes’ performance is “fresh and informative.” Angela Kay Larson, a corporate event planner, said Keyes “is a master at interpreting history and bringing the past to life.” For Keyes, it’s about using facts but creating theater. “In a sense, it’s a play,” she’s said. “It has a setting, development and [an] ending.” Set on Jan. 31, 1862, when Mrs. Lincoln and her family had moved in to the White House, “Mrs. Lincoln in Love” focuses
on her loves: her children, husband and country, Keyes says. “I am confined by historical facts, so I am rarely able to make personal connections between the character I’m playing and the location I am in,” Keyes told The Weekly Post. “Macomb is one of the few places I’ve been able to make a connection. When I performed as Mrs. Lincoln at the Western Illinois Museum in 2015, I was able to make a connection because Mr. Lincoln had given a few speeches there over the years.” Although the temptation may be to tie history with 21st century parallels – like one-person shows such as Clay S. Jenkinson’s Thomas Jefferson presentations or even Broadway’s “Hamilton” have done – Keyes resists making such connections, she says. “My presentations don’t speak much to current events, and I certainly don’t answer questions about current events while in character,” she says. Keyes has performed variations on Mary Todd Lincoln’s life, such as a program set in the hours before Lincoln’s assassination, when a growing sadness started to overwhelm the 46-year-old Kentucky native. Keyes also has portrayed writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the “Lit-
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tle House on the Prairie” series of children’s books, and even the fictional Irene Adler from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. “I’ve had lots of fun,” she’s said.
For tickets or more information, contact the museum (open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) by phoning 385-1916 or by sending an email to phmdirector@frontier.com.
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to offer up a few funnies about our current political situation. In addition to being short and hailing from Ohio, Goodman is Jeff billed as “an inLAMPE sightful political wit” – which should make for a fun evening. But the visiting comic had better be careful. People sure seem to have thin skin when it comes to any negative portrayal of President Trump, even though his disapproval rating has dipped to 54 percent according Moose” Goodman
to Gallup – which is no doubt a conglomeration of unpatriotic stooges hired by the evil media to mislead the nation. ... Comedy night tickets are $12 for members and $15 for guests. Call (309) 742-8212. uuu There’s good news in Brimfield High School, where Superintendent Robert Richardson reports, “We had the kiln room professionally cleaned and an air scrubber placed in the room over the weekend and took a second air quality test.” After failing an earlier test, the kiln room – a small closet in the art room – has since passed re-tests conducted by Peoria Mold. So for the time being, mold is not an issue at BHS. Good job by all involved getting this problem resolved. But something tells me there are still underlying issues
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that could crop up at the next school board meeting on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. uuu After being tempted to stab myself following the Super Bowl (and Tom Brady’s latest wonderful moment), I opted instead to watch a movie starring Burl Ives. That seemed like equal punishment. Lo and behold, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” was not boring, but instead a revelation. The storyline was captivating and so was the acting. By that I mean, Elizabeth Taylor was really something back in the day. ... Speaking of old-timers who have seen better days, the Shedd Aquarium’s famed lungfish Granddad (pictured above left) paddled to wetter pastures after an estimated 100 years of doing very, very little. While I liked seeing Granddad, he played it too close. Even in a world where Tom Brady is king, there are too many opportunities out there to sit still and wait for your next handful of worms. Live while you can. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Elmwood Fire officers respond to story
To the Editor: The Elmwood Fire Department Inc. would like to clarify what you might have read in the last issue of The Weekly Post. Let us first explain how the Elmwood Fire Department Inc. (EFD) works. EFD is a non-for-profit corporation, contracted by the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District (ERFPD) for fire protection. This district includes the city of Elmwood and the surrounding rural areas, north to Interstate 74, south to Korth Rd. and east towards Oak Hill. We (EFD) are made up of a Chief, Assistant Chief, three Captains, a Treasurer and a Secretary, who make up the Executive Committee of the 25-member volunteer fire department. Every decision goes through a monthly business meeting, unless a special meeting is called for. Each decision requires a majority vote, with the Chief only voting if there is a need for a tiebreaker. We work very hard to make sure every decision we make is for the best interest of the community and the future of EFD. This allows us to use our experience and knowledge from the scene of emergencies to help decide what is needed to help protect the community and the firemen who volunteered to protect it. The members of EFD would like to set the record straight. The “first proposed” facility was a steel span 20,000-square-foot building which was greatly over budget. After multiple proposals, it then decreased to a pole-barn structure on footings, at a size of 12,800 square feet. EFD’s portion would have been 6,600 square feet. It was at this time that the department decided to not continue with the project with the ERFPD trustees. Membership had shown reluctance early on in the planning process and
had a “Nay” vote in early November. Reluctances include but are not limited to; 1. Location on west side of town that adds significant time for responding units; 2. Rent/lease; 3. Unknown increased costs for insurance, utilities, and building/property upkeep; 4. Concerns with increases in cost to taxpayers. The EFD has an opportunity to pursue plans to build a new facility near the center of town in the future. This would allow EFD to use taxpayer money, but not in the form of increased taxes. The EFD would like to acknowledge the time and troubles spent in the last year by the ERFPD trustees and by community members of the building committee. We realize your time is valuable and hope for your continued support. – Robert Tannock, assistant chief – Tom Putney, 1st captain – Paul Caulkins, 2nd captain – Matt Goedecke, 3rd captain
trustees, that probably would not have resolved the issue, hence the township meeting. Your article [notes that someone suggested] that the township trustees should seek recovery of legal costs associated with various legal battles currently involving Rosefield Township. Your readers may misconstrue this as one of them. To be clear, this was a grievance filed against the conduct of political policies and procedures for the Republican caucus, and there should be no legal fees associated with this grievance. As a township member, I am also concerned with the amount of legal disputes against the Rosefield Township. This could be a red flag. One of the items I mentioned in my filing was the absence of Matt Windish and his subsequent nomination. It was decided that it’s not a requirement to be present at the caucus to be nominated. This is the first caucus I have ever attended where a nominee was not present and was still nominated. – Monty Schaffer, Brimfield
To the Editor: In response to Bill Knight’s article covering a grievance filed regarding the Rosefield Republican Caucus (Jan. 12, 2017), it is your right and responsibility as a township resident to bring issues of following proper policy and procedures to the township’s attention that you think need addressed. The township meeting forum for discussing this grievance was decided upon by the Township representatives. A simple meeting with the three judges (trustees) to discuss the matter was an option, but since the grievance involved several
To the Editor: Your cartoon in the Jan. 26, 2017, issue of The Weekly Post obviously portrays your liberal bias and disdain for Donald Trump. It seems a bit premature to disparage a six-day old administration that is woefully short of cabinet members due to liberal Democratic political maneuvers. It also seems very unpatriotic to liken an untested administration to a circus. Hopefully, this administration can accomplish something that you can be proud of. – Bill Stevens, Elmwood
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Elba-Salem F.D. terminates fire fighter By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – After a closed session of about an hour on Monday (Feb. 6), Trustees of the ElbaSalem Fire Protection District terminated fire fighter Ken Vallas from the department. Trustees Gerry Buckman and Gene Saunders voted to fire Vallas; Trustee Greg Wessel did not vote. Their decision stemmed in part from a December incident in which police and B.Y.E. Ambulance personnel were called to a rural location north of town where a woman was reported to be slumped over in a car. Saunders said Vallas, 43, acted improperly at that scene and went against terms of a previous disciplinary action. He also said the For The Weekly Post
fire department was told by a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy that after that incident he was not going to help the department. “I know some of you will be glad and some of you will be unhappy [with the decision],” Saunders said. But the discharge came “after all the information we’ve been told – what firemen have said and what police have said.” In December, Vallas suggested to the woman in the car – who was subsequently charged with Driving Under the Influence – that she “just leave” the emergency responders, according to Knox County police officers Shawn Bay and Brad Davis and three B.Y.E. crew members. A Yates City police officer also confirmed that Vallas had attempted to intervene.
Prior to 2013, Trustees had received complaints about Vallas’s work conduct, according to court documents. Chief John McKinty in October of 2013 recommended Vallas’ six-month suspension for insubordination. Vallas was reinstated in April 2014. In other business: • the fire department in 2016 responded to 114 calls – about 80 percent of which were rescue calls, McKinty said – and in January responded to 10 rescue calls and 2 fires; and • Wessel in his Treasurer’s report said disbursements since the last meeting Dec. 5 were “regular expenses, nothing out of the ordinary,” and the total available cash on hand is $125,284.84.
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Trivoli man arrested on multiple charges
ELMWOOD – After Bradley Stevens of Trivoli allegedly hacked in to the Facebook page of his ex-wife, he reportedly threatened the Elmwood woman in a conversation with their son. Then, while Stevens was apparently en route to Elmwood from Trivoli, he was pursued by an Illinois State Trooper. The trooper drew his sidearm when he confronted Stevens at his car, which had gone off the road near the intersection of Korth and Quarry Roads, according to Elmwood and Peoria County police reports. Stevens, 56, was arrested by Elmwood for violating an Order of Protection, and was arrested by the County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under the Influence. Also facing three traffic violations, Stevens was transported to the Peoria County Jail. His 2013 BMW was towed from the scene.
Police reports
• Ashley N. Harper, 28, of Farmington on Jan. 27 was arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department for driving while her license was revoked. • Keri Catton, 45, of Brimfield on Feb. 3 was arrested for retail theft of items valued at more than $300 and taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail. • Gary Isbell, 30, of Peoria on Feb. 3 was arrested by Farmington police for violating an Order of Protection and transported to the Fulton County Jail. • Zakkary Scherer, 25, of Farmington on Feb. 3 was arrested in Hanna City for residential burglary and taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail. • Joel Hisey, 26, of Ellisville on Feb. 4 was arrested by Farmington police on outstanding Fulton County warrants for driving while license suspended and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and transported to the Fulton County Jail • Audie Huff, 45, of Edwards on Feb. 4 was arrested for driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding,
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failure to appear and to hold for another agency, and taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail. • Robert Rowan, 28, of Farmington on Feb. 4 was arrested by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department on several charges, including battery and domestic battery, and taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail. • Joshua Searle, 24, of Brimfield on Feb. 4 was arrested by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department for Driving Under the Influences, failure to reduce speed, leaving the scene and other charges after the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving struck another vehicle on 2nd St. in Farmington, and he was taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail. • Bradley Lodwick, 21, of Brimfield on Jan. 24 was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle, for being unlicensed and to hold for another agency. He was taken into custody at Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• Jan. 31: Jerred Davis of Princeville near the intersection of Cameron Lane and Thorngate Drive in Limestone Township.
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Farmington aids school with TIF By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Local Tax Increment Financing districts are continuing to benefit local businesses, but the City Council on Monday decided to also help the school district – to the tune of $17,871.98. Based on a formula derived from TIF proceeds drafted by the Bloomington law firm of Jacob & Klein and its Economic Development Group, the Council is sharing some revenue to help the schools, which sacrifice tax revenues in communities with TIF districts. “The school district is our biggest taxing body, and they take the biggest brunt of the TIF [which result in less property taxes for years],” said City Administrator Rollen Wright. “We don’t want to see them short-changed. And they can use these funds for any expense they have. It gives them some flexibility.” There’s also flexibility in Farmington’s Façade Program, which remains in effect until May and still has more than $28,000 available for approved projects. The City’s 2015-2016 Façade Program funded $8,845 in storefront improvements, and in 2016-2017 has committed $32,881.57 to similar work. The Council also discussed future use of “surplus” TIF revenue to affected taxing bodies. “The idea is, if the monies aren’t used there, they’d be reimbursed to Fulton County annually and eventually go back to the schools, fire department, Spoon River College and so on,” Wright said. Meanwhile, in an executive-session Special Meeting beforehand, the Council decided to seek additional information For The Weekly Post
from both water companies who’ve bid on Farmington’s water system and also the Maurer Stutz civil engineering firm. Aqua Illinois, based in Kankakee, proposed buying Farmington’s water system for $3,750,000 and investing another $3.2 million in upgrades. Illinois American Water, a Bolingbrook division of American Water, which is headquartered in New Jersey, proposed purchasing the system for between $3,150,000 and $3,450,000, depending on an appraisal. The company said it would replace about 2,100 feet of water mains. “We’re still gathering information,” Wright said. “We can go three ways: Aqua Illinois, Illinois American, or keep it. We need information for all three [options] to let the Council make an informed decision.” The Illinois Commerce Commission, which must approve a sale, requires an appraisal of the system. In other news, the Council • approved a bond essentially refinancing a 2009 bond, which will let the City pay off the debt in two years and save about $50,000, according to Wright; • approved an expansion of Oak Ridge Cemetery providing for 1,176 new grave plots and 720 cremation plots, heard that Abel Monument in Pekin is unsure whether it can commit to mausoleum repairs because of the extent of work on the marble, and OK’d a purchase of a 2009 mower for about $4,000 from Birkey’s in Galesburg; and • approved including proposed resurfacing on West Fort Street in the Motor Fuel Tax program.
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Zoning Board of Appeals deadlocked 3-3 and offered no recommendation. The special use was approved Dec. 5 on a split vote: Trustees Brian Porter, Joe Arbogast, Kevin Gilles and Paul Dye approved; Meinders and Allison Porter were opposed. Legal action seemed likely at the time. Cross Creek President Rita Kress, once chair of the Brimfield Area Planning Commission,
brought a court reporter and attorney. Questions were raised about demographics, market research, traffic patterns, landscaping and other issues. Gilles said he had lived on property adjoining the proposed new development for 40 years and feared it would decrease his property values. Those concerns were reflected in the 18-page complaint, supplemented by exhibits such as the village zoning code. Attorney Janaki Nair of Elias,
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Meginnes & Seghetti, P.C. was one of three attorneys for the plaintiffs. “Cross Creek Farms, Inc. and Dennis Gilles decided to pursue the lawsuit to preserve the character of the area (including, of course, Mr. Gilles’s adjacent residential property), to preserve the entrance to the Village of Brimfield, and to preserve the availability of quality property for future development that would be beneficial to the people of the Village,” Nair said Tuesday, via email. “It is my clients’ hope that the Village will re-consider its hasty decision to purportedly approve the rezoning and special use request of TRECK, L.L.C.” Speaking for the village board, attorney William Atkins of Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C., said there is agreement on the facts, but not the conclusion. “Basically, the village believes they made the right decision,” Atkins said. “The complaint makes it pretty clear. The plaintiffs disagree with the board’s decision and they’d like the court to review the decision.” Terry Bibo can be reached at terry.bibo.freelance@gmail.com.
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Elmwood council discusses traffic, sewer By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to extend water and sewer service to the site of the proposed Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District building that would be located on West Main Street if an April tax referendum passes to help fund the project. The City’s extension could cost $325,000, according to Ward 1 Alderman Bryan Davis, who said it would be an investment. “It’s not just for an ambulance garage,” he said. “It has the potential for other things. It’s a potential growth cell.” The growth of traffic on streets before and For The Weekly Post
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proposed Peoria County Rural Enterprise Zone apparently has been approved by the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity after an initial application in 2014 was rejected. The new enterprise zone includes the cities
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OBITUARIES Robert Tilson, Sr.
PRINCEVILLE – Robert George Tilson, Sr., 77, of Erwin, Tenn., died Feb. 5, 2017, in Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Elmer and Edna Cornell Tilson. Tilson was born in Kewanee and lived in Princeville before moving to Johnson City, Tenn., in 1991. He retired as superintendent Tilson from the Princeville Canning Company after 33 years of service. Other than his parents, Tilson was preceded in death by one great grandson, Conor Liam Tilson, and a brother, Phillip Tilson. He leaves behind to cherish his memories: two sons, Robert G. Tilson, Jr. of Clermont, Fla.; and John Cecil (Rachel) Tilson of Erwin; two daughters, Tina Marie (Bob) Burrows of Clermont, Fla.; and Mary Sue Tilson of Johnson City; one brother, Leonard (Mary Jane) Tilson of Princeville; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday (Feb. 11), at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel in Erwin from 11 a.m. until the service. Reverend Sarah Wells will officiate at the 12:30 p.m. funeral service. It was Tilson’s request to be cremated. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Tilson family through a Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com.
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YATES CITY – Mary Frances Beetler, 89, of Altona, formerly of the Yates City and Elmwood area, died Feb. 4 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Beetler; children Dianne Beetler of Altona, Linda (LaMar) Bell of Oneida, David (Deborah) Beetler of Oneida and Kathleen (Henry) Gondeck, of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother Donald K. (Elaine) Brown of Abingdon; and sisters Dorothy (Bill) Murdock of Wataga, Carol (LeRoy) McGrew of Unionville,
This Week’s Obituaries • Mary Beetler, 89, Yates City • John Chestnut, 71, Yates City • Dorothy Hoerr, 84, Edwards • Corda M. Jones, 85, Farmington • Rene Knapp, 72, Elmwood • Thomas Prayne, 70, Princeville • Robert Tilson, Sr., 77, Princeville
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Mo., and Catherine (Tom) Kimmell of Kendallville, Ind. Memorial services were Feb. 7 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Oneida. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Oneida Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
John Chestnut
YATES CITY – John R. Chesnut, 71, of Lake Mills, Wisc., died Feb. 1 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek, Wisc. John was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Peoria, the son of Roy and Joyce Chesnut. He is a graduate of Yates City High School. John is survived by his daughter, Maggie (Brent) Keith of Lake Mills; grandchildren Bayleigh and Madden Keith; and siblings Mary (Tim), Harriett, Linda (John), Paul (Judy) and Jim (Norma). A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.pn-fh.com.
Dorothy Hoerr
EDWARDS – Dorothy “Dot� Mae (Weyeneth) Hoerr, 84, of Peoria, mother of an Edwards woman, died Feb. 1 at the Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, John Henry Hoerr; children Jane and Breck Nelson of Edwards, Jack and Jody (Waibel) Hoerr of Peoria, Julie and Jim Barth of Metamora, Joan and Bill Schick of Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico, Jeff and Jada (Phillabaum) Hoerr of Peoria, and John and Serena (Sauder) Hoerr; 37 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were Feb. 5 at Peoria Apostolic Christian Church, with burial at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Edwards. Condolences may be left online at
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Corda M. Jones
FARMINGTON – Corda Jones, 85, of Peoria, mother of a Farmington woman, died Feb. 2 at Garden Court Liberty Village in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Dwight Jones; daughter Ann (Eric) Goggil of Farmington; son William (Pam) Larson of Dunlap; step-daughter Nancy Jones of Peoria; six grandchildren; and brother Edwin L. (late Mary Lee) Macklin of Riverside, Calif. Per Corda’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Funeral services are Friday (Feb. 10) at 10:30 a.m. at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Private family burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington after services. There also will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11) at the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Rene M. Knapp
ELMWOOD – Rene M. Knapp, 72 of Chillicothe, brother of an Elmwood woman, died on Jan. 28 at his home. He is survived by his wife Delores (Humble) Knapp of Chillicothe; children Talley (David) Gentry of Bloomington, Rhonda (Tim) Regan of Aurora and Jason (Jayme) Knapp of Peoria; nine grandchildren, and sister Ruth Smith of Elmwood. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial service on Saturday (Feb. 11) at 5 p.m. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Prayne
PRINCEVILLE – Thomas R. Prayne, 70, of Princeville died Feb. 1 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Thomas was born Dec. 6, 1946, in Chicago, the son of Frederick G. and Evelyn Rae Prayne. He married Hollie Meyer on April 13, 1979, in Toulon. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Gina (Brian) White of Chillicothe;
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one son, Tony (Angela) Prayne of Edelstein; one step-son, Mark (Leslie) Busse of Tinley Park; one step-daughter, Debra (Lisa) Busse of Tinley Park; four granddaughters, Haley and Taylor White, Cailin (Eric) Jackson and Lauren Divet; one grandson, Jacob Prayne; two step-grandchildren,
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son. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 11) at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
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points to put her at 1,230 for her Elmwood career and 11 rebounds for a total of 1,006. Both are EHS girls records. Elmwood held off Lewistown on the road last Thursday, 58-55, in a game of momentum swings. The Lady Trojans exploded for 22 points in the second quarter, as Regan McFall hit on three 3-pointers, the third actually being a four pointer in sinking the free throw after drawing a foul. Ahead 44-33 after three, the Lady Trojans held on to win behind 19 points from Meyers, 14 from Rachel Jacobsen and 10
from both Grace LaFollett and McFall. Meyers added 14 rebounds. Farmington Farmington topped Elmwood on the road Saturday with constant defensive pressure. “The second half was definitely one of our best halves of the season in a terrific team victory,” coach Jim Noonan said. “When we’re engaged on the defensive end, like we were tonight, we’re a very tough team to beat.” After leading 15-14 at intermission, Farmington took control in the third. With 4:15 gone in the period, Michaela Uryasz scored the first point for
either team, a free throw. Ten seconds later, Elmwood connected on a free throw. That was as close as it got. Farmington led 23-15 after three quarters. After a Payton Peckam three, a Macie Sprague layup, two Morgan Powell free throws and a Megan Gilstrap layup and the Lady Farmers’ ferocious man defense, the team more than doubled the Lady Trojans at 32-15. Sarah Wherley finished with 11 points to lead Farmington, followed by Gilstrap’s eight. Powell had seven points, 11 rebounds and six steals. Farmington had no trouble at home last Wednesday in a 49-30 win over Rockridge. A 29-13 halftime Lady Farmers lead wasn’t threatened in the second half by the visitors, who had to deal with Farmington’s stingy defense. Brown and Wherley scored in double figures
for the Lady Farmers with 18 and 11, respectively. Princeville Princeville (27-4) finished a record-setting season by thumping West Central at home last Wednesday, 67-31. The victory added to what was already a school record for wins, surpassing the 1987-88 squad’s total of 22 victories. A 21-2 first quarter bulged to 40-14 at halftime, as the Lady Princes were working on what they needed to do for next week’s regionals. Caitlin Pullen had 18 points for Princeville, while Lucy Waid added 16 and Brinlee Bauman scored 11. “We’re playing very well right now, shooting, moving the ball, rebounding, and defending,” coach John Gross said. “It’s a really good time of year to be playing well, but we also know anything can happen in the postseason.”
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Four Farmington wrestlers reach sectionals
PEORIA – Evan Marrion lead a group of four Farmington wrestlers who earned sectional berths last weekend at the Peoria Heights Class 1A Regional. Marrion (17-12) reached the title match in his 195-pound class before losing on a fall at 2:19 to DeSigeeon Keys of Peoria Manual. Marrion and three other Farmington wrestlers will compete in the Class 1A Clinton Sectional which starts Friday and concludes Saturday. Placing third at Peoria Heights was Adam Peters (14-16), who toppled Shane Robinson (17-4) of Eureka with a fall at 1:08. Brothers Tim and Quinton Fultz each placed fourth to advance. Tim Fultz (22-14) is a sophomore 106pounder while Quinton Fultz (18-
15) is a freshman 120-pounder. • McCoy signs with ICC – Elmwood senior Derek McCoy on Monday signed a letter of intent to run cross country for Illinois Central College, where he will be coached by Mike Lewellyn. McCoy was an all-state runner as a junior for Elmwood-Brimfield and was part of teams that placed first, second and fifth (twice) at the Class 1A state meet.
Farmington placed fifth among small teams at the IHSA state competitive cheerleading contest last weekend. Farmington advanced by winning the Normal West Sectional. • 7th grade hoops – Farmington’s 7th-grade boys basketball postseason run ended on Feb. 1 in a 46-31 • Farmington cheerleaders –
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sectional final loss to Dunlap Valley Middle School. The Farmers ended the season 18-4. Dunlap Valley (23-2) went on to beat Monticello in the first round before losing to Greenville in the semifinals. Dunlap Valley plays for third place today. • 8th grade hoops – Farmington lost to top-seed Monmouth-Roseville, 42-39, in the 8th grade boys regional finals at Avon on Feb. 2. • IESA volleyball – The next junior high postseason contests will be in volleyball, with 7th-grade regionals starting Feb. 25. The 8th grade postseason tips off March 4. • Et cetera – The Elmwood basketball teams raised more than $8,000 for St. Jude during their Whiteout activities this season.
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when pairings come out. “I feel like we’re playing as well as anybody else right now,” Otto said. As proof, Farmington (20-4) had its way with Knoxville Tuesday, 69-35. Farmington is at West Prairie on Friday and, with a 9-1 Prairieland Conference record, has virtually sealed up the league title. Brimfield Brimfield (12-13) split a pair last week. First came a resounding
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second half, but in scoring just nine points could never get over the hump. Parker Pillman led Brimfield with 8 points. The Indians travel to Rushville-Industry Friday. Elmwood The Trojans (16-10) lost a key seeding game Tuesday night at BushnellPrairie City, 43-39. That was in contrast to last Friday when the Trojans rolled past Lewistown, 49-27. Vince Lenzi (16 points) led 9 Elmwood players to score against a Lewistown team that was without 6-7 Will LeGrande and two other varsity players. “In the second half we gave up six points,” coach Josh Fugitt said. “A lot of our easier baskets came off the defense.” Elmwood plays its final home game Friday against North Fulton. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars (7-20) put together a solid game Saturday in their Lincoln Trail Tournament final. Playing for seventh, RW topped Princeville, 5650, behind Austin Batterson’s 18 points. Prior to that, R-W was 1-3 in LTC pool play. Annawan won the LTC for the first time since 2004. R-W lost at West Central 49-37 on Tuesday. The Cougars are home against Mercer County on Friday. Princeville Princeville (8-15) dropped its LTC tournament finale to R-W despite 14 points from Adam Snedden and lost to Galva 36-31 on Tuesday. Princeville is home vs. Ridgewood on Friday.
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MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION Located at: 1001 E. Fort Street, Moose Lodge in Farmington, IL. Across from McDonalds on Rt.116
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To view complete sale bill & pictures; www.culverauctions.com or www.auctionzip/culver Auctioneers Note: Offering a large selection of nice items. All of the proceeds from Ansteatt Estate will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project & Disabled Vets. Two Rings will be run so bring a friend. Tools & Household will be sold outside so dress accordingly. Statements day of auction supersede all others. TERMS: CASH OR CHECK • NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS • LUNCH STAND • RESTROOM
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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, February 9, 2017
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The Elmwood poms will compete in the Illinois Drill Team Association Class A state finals Saturday at Springfield’s Prairie Capital Convention Center. Elmwood is scheduled to perform its pom routine at 12:44 p.m. and pom dance at 7:40. Team members are: Back row (left to right) Hannah Howerton, Nicole Shoop, Julie Dunkel, Rachel Whitney, Savannah Warner, Grace Harms and Dalein Schutz. Front row (l to r) Gabi Ramirez, Grace Shissler, Anna Roberts and Paige Yurkovich.
Girls hoops teams start postseason By PHIL JOHNSON
Boys basketball seedings will be released today (Feb. 9) and Farmington made a strong case for a top seed last Friday. Despite hitting the road to face Peoria Quest (23-2) – the No. 1 team in Class 1A – Farmington scored an impressive 62-57 victory. Senior Eric Higgs had 30 points to lead Farmington and added five rebounds, two assists and two steals. “Everybody played well for us,” Farmington coach Jeff Otto said. “Our defense was
All four Weekly Post teams finished their regular seasons with winning records last week and have moved on to the postseason. Farmington (17-11) started strong Tuesday in regional play, leading Tremont 32-30 after three quarters at Illini Bluffs. But Tremont stormed back for a 49-37 win despite 17 points from Abbey Brown. Other area teams were to tipoff Wednesday in hopes of bringing home some hardware. Brimfield Brimfield (21-9) entered regionals on the heels of a hard-fought, 42-40 ICAC conference win over Illini Bluffs at home last Thursday. Down by 10 in the third quarter, the Lady Indians’ defense began forcing IB turnovers and 8-for-8 free-throw shooting also helped. Izzy Ott’s two free throws with 38 seconds remaining in the fourth tied the game at 40. Mallory Meinke’s 10-foot bank shot at the buzzer was the winner. Nicole Thurman had 13 points and Kamryn Swietek added 12. “We were just glad to get out of this game with a win,” coach Maribeth Dura said. “Fortunately, we finally executed and got our rhythm late in the game.” For The Weekly Post
Farmington boys stun Quest, 62-57 By JEFF LAMPE
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pretty solid most of the night. And we played four guards most of the night and kind of spread them out and were able to get to the basket.” Usual starting guards Jake Uryasz (12 points) and Judd Anderson (8) were joined by Dylan Hayden, who started in place of Threal Anderson. The bevy of ballhandlers did an excellent job against Quest’s pressure and suffered just six turnovers. “I don’t think teams really understand the quickness we have out there on the court with all our guards,” Otto said.
With the score tied 48-48 after three quarters, Farmington went on an 8-0 run to open the fourth and to grab a lead they would not yield. “I’ll be honest with you, I just think they played harder than we did tonight,” Quest coach Mike Jenkins told the Peoria Journal Star. “I thought we were sloppy. That’s not how we normally play.” Farmington shot 61 percent from the floor and 50 percent on 3-pointers. Otto hopes his Class 2A team will pick up a good seed Continued on Page 15
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Brimfield picked up a Prairieland win on Feb. 1 at home over Knoxville, 45-33. The Lady Indians raced out of the gate with a 143 first period lead that proved significant. Meinke had 12 points, Swietek added 10 and Cuevas chipped in with 9. “Beating Knoxville was extremely satisfying. They’re one of the most physical and toughest teams in the Prairieland,” Dura said. “It was a highlight of our season to beat them twice. Our defense was a big part of them shooting 2 for 21 from beyond the arc and 9 for 32 on two-point shots.” Elmwood Elmwood (20-10) dropped a 4021 Prairieland decision to Farmington Saturday at home. Down just 14-12 at the half, the Lady Trojans struggled with shooting and turnovers to manage one point in the third quarter and endured a 176 run by Farmington in the fourth. Senior Allie Meyers had 11 Continued on Page 13