Thursday March 10, 2016 Vol. 4, No. 2
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Democrats have choice in judge race By BILL KNIGHT
Among the handful of competitive contests in the upcoming March 15 election is a Democratic ballot showdown between two experienced Peoria lawyers vying for the seat vacated by Peoria County Circuit Judge Michael Brandt, who retired in December of 2014. Hoos Either Jodi Hoos or Sonni Williams will go on to face Associate Judge Tim Cusack of Peoria in the November election. Cusack is unopposed in the Republican primary. Hoos – a 41-year-old Williams ex-prosecutor who was appointed to the bench in December
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Christian center in old library? By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – The City Council on Monday accepted the only sealed bid received in the City’s sale of the 109-yearold Carnegie library building on Fort Street. Paul Meister of Hanna City offered $40,000, the minimum amount set, based on a $50,000 appraised value. Meister is out of town, so the closing will take place upon his return, said City Administrator Rollen Wright. “When he gets back, we’ll sit down and do the signatures [on the real estate For The Weekly Post
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By JEFF LAMPE
CRAMER – One cold night a few years ago, Mike Staley and his wife Kim watched a television show about making maple syrup. “We can do that,” Mike recalls saying, though at the time he did not know it would be a life-changing comment. A few weeks later, Kim gave him a “syrup-making” starter kit as a Christmas present. The Staleys’ lives have not been the same since, particularly in the winter when the process of converting tree sap into sweet syrup is at its busiest. That’s when they make use of the tangle of blue tubes criss-crossing their timber. The blue tubes running from Weekly Post Staff Writer
Two jars of pure maple syrup bottled at Cramer Creek Farm in Peoria County sit on a table while sap from a maple cooks in the “final pan” on a stove behind and is converted into syrup. At left, Mike Staley discusses the sap collection process. Photos by Jeff Lampe.
maple to maple are a modern way to bring sap into collection jugs. “Things have changed since the days of buckets hanging from maple trees,” Mike Staley said. “Now we use tubing and vacuums to create negative pres-
sure on the line and to make the sap flow faster.” The tubes apparently do not bother deer or other animals, but can become popular with squirrels if they learn Continued on Page 10
Princeville named top 25 Illinois high school By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – A national firm that ranks the best U.S. schools has named Princeville High School as the 22nd best public high school in Illinois. Out of 612 high schools, Princeville is ranked No. 22, according to SchoolDigger.com, an independent ranking service that noted Princeville enrollment of 237 has a 20.3 percentFor The Weekly Post
age of students from low-income households but enjoys a studentteacher ratio of 13.1 and achieved an Average Standard Score academically of 94.94. “Each school is ranked by calculating an Average Standard Score across grades,” explained SchoolDigger’s Pete Claar, the software developer who founded what’s become a leading K-12 school website 10 years ago. “The Continued on Page 2
School Rankings School
Grade School Rank
Brimfield Elmwood Farmington Princeville Williamsfield
530 487 871 445 548
H.S. Rank
District Rank
89 123 278 22 70
118 117 505 64 277
NOTE: Rankings are out of 2,051 Illinois grade schools, 612 high schools, 783 school districts.
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school with the highest Average Standard Score is ranked No. 1… Test scores included in the rankings include PARCC English Language Arts [and] PARCC Mathematics.” The only other central Illinois schools in the Top 25 high schools were Dunlap (No. 24) and Morton (No. 25). Princeville’s school district was ranked 64th out of 783 state school districts, and its grade school was 445th out of 2,051 Illinois grade schools. “We feel very honored to find
our high school ranked as one of the top 25 best Illinois high schools by SchoolDigger,” said District 326 Superintendent Shannon Duling. “There are so many wonderful schools in Illinois, and to find ourselves on a list of the top 25 is truly a rewarding, humbling experience. “As a small, rural school district, we pride ourselves on the high expectations we set for our students, not only to excel academically, but to become well rounded future leaders,” Duling continued. “We strive to deliver an innovative educational program, exceptional ca-
reer and technical education services, and a diverse selection of extracurricular activities. “Everyone focuses on instilling student success and pushing our kids to reach their full academic and social potential. It is nice to be recognized for all of our hard work.” Supported by advertising, the free SchoolDigger.com web site and data base have detailed profiles of more than 136,000 schools in every state, plus 20 years of enrollment data and several years of test scores.
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2014 after 14 years with the Peoria State’s Attorney’s Office – is perhaps best known for prosecuting Nathan Leuthold, who was convicted in 2014 of murdering his wife. Hoos says she’s prose-
cuted more than 125 jury trials, including 40 murder cases. She received a “recommended” 78.9 score (out of 100) on the State Bar Association advisory poll. Hoos said she has been endorsed by Peoria Po-
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lice Chief (ret.) John Stenson, Peoria Police Chief Jerry Mitchell, State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, County Board Chair Andrew Rand, and by Peoria County State’s Attorney Jerry Brady. Williams – who is the 46-year-old Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Peoria – says she has had trial experience at state and federal levels in cases including prosecuting ordinance violations and defending juveniles in delinquency cases. A former Assistant
Tazewell County Public Defender, she also cochaired Prairie State Legal Services, is secretary of the State Bar Association Board of Governors, and serves on the board of Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service. Her endorsements include Peoria City Councilman Eric Turner, Peoria County Board Members Lynn Scott Pearson and Junior Watkins, and School Dist. 150 Board Member Ernestine Jackson.
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at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday (March 11) at 10 a.m. s Superhero Carnival – P.A.T. Superhero Carnival in Williamsfield is Friday (March 11) from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Armbands $10 for access to inflatables and games. Future Events s Elementary Carnival – The annual Elmwood Elementary s BINGO – Adult School Carnival is Satur- Publicize Your Event BINGO at Salem day (March 12) from 4-7 Township Library Call us at (309) 741-9790 p.m. in the elementary March 17, 10 a.m. or email information about school gym. s Fish Fry – St. your upcoming event to s Spring Story – Patrick’s Church in news@wklypost.com. Williamsfield Public Elmwood fish fry is Library Spring Story March 18. Serving Hour is now until May 4 on Wednesshrimp, catfish, potato, slaw, roll and days from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 drinks from 4:30-7 p.m. p.m. Registration required. Forms s Spring Tea – Widow’s Support available at library. Group spring tea is March 20 at 9 a.m. s Fiber Guild – Bishop Hill Fiber at Salem Township Public Library. Guild meeting is Saturday (March 12) Cost $8. RSVP by March 14 to (309) at 10 a.m. at Creative Threads in Chill- 712-4254 or 358-1678.
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Rambling through central Illinois, eager for some March Madness. uuu People in this area sure like their chicken and noodles. Last Saturday chicken noodle fund raisers were packed with people in Yates City and Elmwood. The Elmwood event benefits SAMS (Stray Animal Midway Shelter) in Hanna City while funds raised at the Yates City event went to the restoration of that town’s central park gazebo. That both events sold out and generated more than $6,500 is a testament to the genJeff erosity of this LAMPE area. ... Speaking of the Yates City gazebo, Jim Ralston said the group is close to reaching its fund-raising goal. That includes a donation of free concrete block work by Dave Hall of Elmwood. Ralston said he expects construction to start sometime in late June and to be completed by the Harvest Home Festival in August. uuu Winning a state basketball championship requires talent, sure, but a little luck is also helpful. Defending champion Brimfield’s luck of the draw ran out on Tuesday against a Chicago Leo team that probably won’t play in a Class 1A tournament again for several years. A
member of the Chicago Catholic League, Leo has an enrollment of 122 boys and played in Class 3A during its last state tourney appearance. For the purposes of IHSA events, the school’s enrollment is doubled to 244. But since Leo is a non-boundary school (it can recruit) enrollment is multiplied by 1.65 for classification – unless in the past four years a school has not played in a Final Four, won four regionals, or won one sectional and at least two other regionals. Since Leo has just three Class 2A regional titles in the past four years (and no sectionals), the Lions are Class 1A. uuu Since when did a presidential debate become must-see TV? Say what you will about Donald Trump, and I have, but that rascal sure makes debates entertaining. Dignified? No. Good for the country? Time will tell. But certainly interesting. The last televised skirmish, when body parts were measured and zingers were flying, was more like a Saturday Night Live skit than a debate. The raunchy affair did accomplish one previously unheard-of thing: it made me appreciate Ted Cruz. He is reportedly hard to get along with but comes across as the only honorable man left with a real chance at the Republican nomination. (John Kasich is still my pick, but even after a strong Michigan showing I fear he’s too intelligent to have a real shot). Can Cruz upend Trump? Must-see TV.
uuu One reason this newspaper exists is to provide storage for duck and goose decoys in the garage behind the office. But along with that wonderful garage comes a problem – too much room to hoard. And winter seems like a particularly bad time to accumulate junk. Among the items that have piled up are printers, computers, toner cartridges, monitors and old TVs. Fortunately, there are free places to get rid of obsolete electronics. Best Buy in Peoria will accept all sorts of items. Electronics can also be taken every Thursday to the Fulton County Health Department in Canton. And maybe someday the Elmwood City Council will see fit to hold an Electronics Recycling Day in town like the progressive folks in Williamsfield. uuu Here’s a little St. Patrick’s Day saying to make your day greener. “Don’t iron your four-leaf clover, you don’t want to press your luck.” While you no doubt assume a joke that bad is from The Mayor of Oak Hill, the person who shared it with us was actually Mary Ann Hanlin of Elmwood. ... Parting shot: I’m sure it was just me, but I had a lot more fun on Monday’s National Potato Chip Day than on Tuesday’s International Women’s Day. If they ever come out with National Fat Guy Day, we are closing the doors for 24 hours and partying. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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GUEST VOICES
Whole lotta shakin’ going on
My older brother was already a teenager when I was born. According to ancient hieroglyphics found from that era, Elvis was just starting to gyrate his hips and curl his lips when smiling at Jon the ever-present GALLAGHER cameras. Because of his age and the influence of the music at the time, my brother became a big Elvis fan. And because my brother has and always will be my hero, I, too, became an Elvis fan. (Well, that plus the fact that Elvis and I share the same birthday – which, I think, always made my brother just a little jealous). My brother collected all of Elvis’ albums. He played a guitar like Elvis, combed his hair and grew sideburns like Elvis, and saw all of Elvis’ movies. This greatly influenced me. As a result, I guess I’m what is considered a “big” Elvis fan. I’ve got a lot of his music, been to Graceland, can answer a lot of Elvis trivia questions, and even had tickets to his last concert. We didn’t go there then (Indianapolis on June 26,
1977) because we didn’t want to do an overnight trip and we figured that since he was then playing smaller venues, there’d be plenty of chances to see him in concert in the future. (After all, he was only 42 and going strong….we thought). I’m not a “super-fan.” If you give me his character’s name, I can probably tell you what movie it’s from. There are some “super fans” who can name every song from that movie, all his co-stars, along with producers, directors, writers, and their children. (Those people really need to get a life.) I met one of his super fans while working at Circuit City in Peoria. I was managing the computer department and was standing behind our “Firedog” desk, the area where our technicians fixed broken computers. I was approached by the super fan who didn’t leave anyone guessing that he was one. His hair was dyed jet black, and swooped back from his forehead in the classic Elvis pompadour. He wore fancy silver sunglasses that wrapped around his face, even though it was night. His rings were gaudy cubic zirconium that were so big, pilots would circle him waiting to land. He wore a necklace with
more fake diamonds spelling out the famous TCB initials (the Takin’ Care of Business tour). He also wore a white jumpsuit that was about four sizes too small. All the sequins on it threatened to jump off at any second. I couldn’t help but smile. He ambled up to the counter and I asked if I could help him. I answered his questions without commenting on his persona even though it was painfully obvious that he was trying to talk like Elvis. When we finished our computer business, I couldn’t contain it any longer. “Okay,” I said, giving in, “do you make a living as an Elvis impersonator or are you on your way to a costume party?” He curled his lip. “Why, thank yuh! Thank yuh very much,” he said. My infant daughter could have done a better impression. He went on to explain that he was NOT an Elvis impersonator. He WAS an “Elvis tribute artist.” I asked what the difference was, but seven seconds into his long-winded explanation, my eyes glazed over and my brain shut down. He went on to tell us (by now there were several employees who
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Nothing positive in the Affordable Care Act
To the Editor: A letter in the March 3 issue of The Weekly Post written by Jonathon Hladik, touts the so called “Affordable Care Act” as “progress,” something positive for the people. The piece of legislation was forced upon the people exclusively by the Democratic Party, was assembled in secrecy, then hurriedly brought to a vote without allowing time for it to be read or debated and signed into law by an autocrat who, within weeks, began unilaterally and unconstitutionally making changes to the legislation. I can see Obamacare being
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hard to see this horrible job-strangling legislation as positive. My idea of progress would be 90 million more Americans working at producing the products America needs to be self-sufficient. With jobs, they could provide for their own health-care insurance by purchasing such from the private sector, free from government encumbrance insurance companies, while paying taxes to a small, financially responsible government with a main focus on securing the country from harm and building basic infrastructure, not the over-bearing government control of our health-care system. – Robert Walter, Laura
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The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its Crime Statistics Report for February for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: Brimfield city and township together had 2 accidents without injuries. Elmwood city and township together had 1 theft, 2 vandalism/criminal damage to property reports, and 2 accidents with no injuries. Jubilee Township had 2 accidents with injuries, 3 accidents without injuries, and 4 traffic tickets. Kickapoo had 7 thefts, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 1 accident with an injury, 3 accidents with no injuries, and 2 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 auto theft, and 1 traffic ticket. Princeville city and township together had 1 battery, 3 domestic battery charges, 1 theft, 1 accident without injuries, and 5 traffic tickets.
Radnor had 1 domestic battery, 2 drug arrests. 1 accident with an injury, 3 accidents with no injuries, and 3 traffic tickets. Rosefield had 1 accident with no injuries.
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• Susan Carter, 36, of Elmwood on Feb. 29 was arrested and transported to the Peoria County Jail to hold for another agency, and on March 3 was arrested for criminal trespass to a residence and held at the Peoria County Jail. • Danielle Minton, 40, of Elmwood on March 1 was ticketed by Elmwood Police for operating an uninsured vehicle. • Dustin Stone, 26, of Princeville on March 4 was arrested for Failure to Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail to hold for another agency. • Agnes Garner, 35, of Elmwood on March 6 was transported to OSF St. Francis medical Center after police were called to the scene for a medical emergency. Elmwood Police notified the state Department of Children and Family Services and the Peoria State’s Attorney’s Office to investigate her for endangering the life of a child, and the Sheriff’s Office is
• Kimala Larson, 45, of Princeville had her age listed incorrectly in the March 3, 2016, issue.
in front of the Stamps Quartet (Sumner had passed away several years earlier), wailing about a hunka hunka burnin’ love. It sent chills down my spine. Not the good kind of chills. This guy couldn’t have carried a tune if it had handles. I think he was working in the key of H sharp (yeah, I know there’s no such key, but it didn’t stop him). Now my Momma always told me that if you can’t say something nice about someone, especially if they’re standing right there, don’t say anything at all. I was prepared to smile, compliment him on his choice of shoes or rings or something, and leave it at that. But when the video finished, he started doing a whole bunch of karate moves like Elvis used to do, right there in the store.
From what I saw, your average five year old could kick his butt. He finished with a flourish and a question: “Isn’t that the greatest Elvis tribute you ever saw?” I was tempted to go all Simon Cowell on him and burst his bubble, but I didn’t have the heart. I told him it was “interesting.” Satisfied with that, the Elvis Tribute Artist left the building. I think I know now what the difference between an impersonator and a tribute artist is. An impersonator is one who looks and sounds like Elvis. A tribute artist is one who dresses like him, but uses a fancy term to describe himself so you don’t notice the caterwauling.
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had come over to see what was going on) about all the awards he’d won as a tribute artist. He claimed that he had sung with the Stamps Quartet, a group headed by J.D. Sumner who had backed Elvis, and that they had sung his praises. He told us he was going to participate in a competition to name the best Elvis tribute artist in the country. “Can you belt something out for us here?” I asked him. I was still skeptical about his ability, just based on the fact that he went out in public in his Elvis outfit. He couldn’t, he said, but he had a website I could visit when I got home and I could check him out there. We had Internet access at the store, so I pulled up the site. Sure enough, there he was in all his sequin-popping glory, standing
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Brimfield board nixes grey water request By TERRY BIBO
BRIMFIELD – Akron Services must find another way to dispose of dirty water if it builds a truck wash three miles outside of town. Heeding Superintendent of Public Works Kevin Challacombe, Brimfield trustees nixed the idea of having that grey water hauled to town for the village to handle. “I wouldn’t recommend this,” Challacombe said. “I don’t know benefits would outweigh negatives.” Board President Dan Fishel said Akron Services is considering a truck wash, and learned the cost for a septic system would be steep. Instead, the company might like to haul its water to Brimfield. “I work there. I’m not going to have an opinion either way,” Fishel said. For The Weekly Post
He said Brimfield’s lagoons are natural flow and their capacity would have to be checked. In addition, the water would have to be tested. Trustee Paul Dye asked where the waste water would be dumped and was told that hadn’t been determined. “Logistics are a concern,” said Challacombe. Challacombe said stipulations could be placed on the company, but someone would have to enforce them. “It really puts the onus on us to make sure everything’s good,” Challacombe said. Trustee Mike Meinders moved to deny the request; Brian Porter seconded. The denial was approved unanimously, with trustee Kevin Gilles absent. Enjoying the unseasonably balmy weather, the board took a brief field trip. They walked outside
to the northeast corner of the village property along U.S. Route 150 to view one recommended spot to place a war memorial. “Once it’s here, it stays,” said Fishel. Brian Porter asked if the memorial would be on a pad, and said the final plan appears to be four-sided. He thought extending sidewalk to the memorial might be a good idea. Fred Middleton of American Legion Post 452 had explained the idea at the February meeting. The Daughters of the American Revolution have arranged for an 18 x 18 x 60-inch black granite marker to commemorate Vietnam War veterans. It will pay the $5,000 cost. The American Legion would like to see three more markers for veterans of other wars, such as World War II, the Gulf and Korea. The Legion
would need to raise funds. “It’s all up in the air right now,” Middleton said Monday. The board approved, and Challacombe will coordinate the memorial placement. In other business, Trustees: • Reappointed Lowell Coe and Brian Starling to five-year terms on the Zoning Board. Reappointed Dave Donaldson and Walter Kirkland to three-year terms on the Planning Commission. • Appointed former fire chief Ken Fishel to his first three-year term on the Planning Commission. (Dan Fishel and Ken Fishel are brothers.) Terry Bibo can be reached at
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Address Amount 530 S. Santa Fe Ave., Princeville $57,000 12705 N. Kelstadt Rd., Brimfield $87,000 520 N. Hurff Dr., Elmwood $269,000 4108 S. Cunningham Rd., Farmington $99,000 22025 N. Main St., Laura $44,900 15650 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Brimfield $150,000 6418 W. Sommer Pl., Edwards $289,000 603 S. Lilac St., Elmwood $80,000 14801 W. Fussner Rd., Brimfield $319,000 3 parcels at 106 S. Cramer Rd., Elmwood $83,250 each 112 W. Calhoun St., Brimfield $117,000 506 W. Ash St., Elmwood $78,000 NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Inflatables, games, food and prizes will generate a memorable night of entertainment at the 2016 P.A.T. Superhero Carnival in Williamsfield. The public is invited to bring their school-aged kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews to the carnival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday (March 11) at Williamsfield Schools. Armbands priced at $10 each provide access to inflatables, games and activities, many of which are new this year. At the end of the evening, a drawing will be held for seven raffle baskets valued at $250 each. Raffle tickets are available for $1 from Williamsfield elementary students.
Elmwood Parent’s Club carnival set for Saturday
ELMWOOD – The annual Elmwood Elementary School Carnival is Saturday (March 12) from 4-7 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Returning favorite attractions are inflatables, pop bottle ring toss, cake walk, toddler room, face painting, balloon animals, Maui Wowi Smoothies, a photo booth and plenty of food options. The Parent’s Club is looking for volunteers to work one-hour shifts. The Carnival Volunteer website is vols.pt/YT4w4V. Baked goods are also needed for the cake walk.
Scholastic bowl teams complete seasons
All four Scholastic Bowl squads in The Weekly Post area finished their seasons at the Regional level on Monday (March 7), with Elmwood and Farmington winning in early rounds. At the Peoria Christian Regional, the host team defeated Princeville 200-90 in the quarterfinals, where Peoria Heights beat
Youngsters can again enjoy the popular pedestal joust at this year’s PAT Superhero Carnival held in Williamsfield each year. This year’s Superhero Carnival is Friday (March 11).
Brimfield, 210-190. Farmington defeated AbingdonAvon 360-110 there but lost to Illini Bluffs in the semis, 190-150. Peoria Christian won the finals to become Regional champs. At the Port Byron Riverdale Regional, Elmwood beat Sherrard 330-130 in the quarterfinals, then prevailed over Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) 320-230 to reach the Finals, but lost to the host squad 330-180. Both the Port Byron Riverdale and Peoria Christian teams advance to the Sectionals at Kewanee Wethersfield this Saturday. Scholastic Bowl State Finals are Friday-Saturday, March 18-19 at the Peoria Civic Center.
Sheriffs out in force for St. Patrick’s Day
PEORIA – Widely celebrated across the country, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays due to the number of drunk drivers on the road. And the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office announced it will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day to crack down on
drunk drivers. “Before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year, decide whether you’ll drink or you’ll drive,” said Sheriff Mike McCoy. “Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends do it, either.” “If you choose to drink, designate a sober, reliable driver to get you home safely from the party. If you’re planning on driving, don’t drink. The last thing you want is to ride to jail with a cop.” In addition to looking for drunk drivers, sheriffs will step up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night.
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Applications are due by April 1 for lifeguards at the Village of Princeville, which is now accepting them for the summer. Three-page forms for the jobs at the Princeville Aquatic Center are available at the Village Hall or online at its web site, www.princeville.org. ... The Kickapoo fire station will be the site for the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District’s annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, March 20.
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sales contract],” Wright said. “I expect it to all be over in about 30 days.” Meister’s intent is to use the brick building as a Christian resource center, Wright said, with
books and DVDs and more. “I understand they plan nightly readings from the Bible, screening some movies – including a Christian movie on Saturday nights,” Wright said. “Also, it’s possible they could start a soup kitchen for
those in rough times.” After Farmington’s new library was built on the east side of town in 2014, the City bought the 1,500-square-foot building for the cost of a title transfer and related costs, about $600, Wright said.
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“We won’t tap anything less than 10 inches (in diameter), and in trees over 24 inches we can place two taps,” Staley said. Syrup season typically runs from mid-February to mid- to late-March, depending on the weather. This year sap started running early on Jan. 30. But a recent warm spell is not good, Staley said, and could end the season. A Brimfield High School graduate who retired as a heavy equipment operator last August, the 57-year-old Staley seems to enjoy work. At various stages in his life he has been an auctioneer,
trained horses and competed in rodeos. Ideas spring from his mind with regularity, according to son Brian. “And if he has an idea, it gets tried,” Brian said. Since acquiring 45 acres starting in 2007, the Staleys have toiled to remove junk from the property, which was known as Rockwood Orchard in the 1930s and 40s and at its peak had an orchard of 2,000 apple trees. The Staleys also converted what was once Rockwood Orchard’s Cider House into a Sugar House, a certified comContinued on Page 11
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mercial kitchen where the Staleys convert sap into pure maple syrup. To be able to sell syrup commercially, the Staleys had to be be licensed by federal inspectors. Mike or son Brian spend most of the syrupmaking season in the Sugar House, feeding fires every 30 minutes with wood they split earlier in the year and tending to the process. “This is a 24-7 job when you’re in here,” Mike Staley said. “You’ve got to enjoy it because there’s too much work if you don’t.” After sap is collected, it is piped into an evaporator where it boils at 214 degrees. From the evaporator, the sap reduction is dumped into a finishing pan on a stove where it cooks at 215-220 degrees. While on the stove, Mike Staley said it is “all hands on deck. It can go from perfect to burned so quickly.” From the final pan, the mixture is forced through a filter press that removes impurities called “sugar sand.”
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Steam billows out of the Staley’s Sugar House during the syrup-making process, while blue tubes direct tree sap into a bucket (above right).
The remaining syrup is bottled, graded and then placed in a freezer where it is ready for sale. “That’s why maple syrup is so expensive. It’s very labor intensive,” said Kim, 54, who retired from a career with the U.S. Postal Service at post offices in Yates City, Edwards and elsewhere. The Staleys sell syrup at Elmwood Locker and at the Elmwood Farmer’s
Market. Cost is $8 for eight ounces, $12 for 12 ounces. They also sell pure maple sugar and “crumbles,” which Kim said are popular with coffee drinkers. The goal this year is to make 40 gallons of maple syrup. Eventually, Mike Staley hopes to produce up to 100 gallons. Talk about a sweet retirement.
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Two Republicans vying to face Bustos By BILL KNIGHT
Fulton, Knox and Peoria voters in the 17th Congressional District currently served by twoterm U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Moline) in the March 15 Primary can choose between two candidates who share conservative positions on abortion and gun rights, and favor sending ground troops to combat ISIS. The Weekly Post posed three questions to both Jack Boccarossa, a 69year-old Rock Island Arsenal retiree and Christmas tree farmer from Milan, and Patrick Harlan, a 36-year-old Casey’s fuel truck driver from Galesburg active in the Knox County Tea Party: • What is the single biggest issue for the 17th Congressional District? For The Weekly Post
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tos’ representation? Boccarossa: There doesn’t seem to be any responsiveness to business and jobs for the 17th. For example, the Rock Island Harlan Arsenal had nearly 9,000 employees when she took office; now the employment is down to around 6,000. Insidegov.com rated Cheri the 17th-worst legislator in the House and a score of 0 for effectiveness. Harlan: The shortcoming for Bustos is that she has been a rubber stamp for the Democrat Party, supporting Obamacare, which in fact is a job killer. [She] doesn’t support the Pain Capable Act, which is an extreme act against humanity; supports lifting sanctions off Iran, which is death to America; and recently will not answer my question if she supports bringing the Gitmo prisoners here – and if she doesn’t, what is she going to do to stop it? Finally, it is a matter of days or weeks before the EPA tries to
impose another land grab effort, and she has not mentioned this yet. • What’s the main difference between you and your Republican opponent? Boccarossa: The main difference between me and Patrick is that I have 25 years experience working with small business. Further, I worked in the SBA program: waste in government spending. We looked for items being bought that were excessive in cost. This program started with the $435 hammer. I am a mechanical engineer and was hired to review technical data used in procurement that were sole-sourced. GAO did a study showing when procurements were competed they saved on the average 25 percent. I am also a small business owner, in the Christmas tree business for 37 years. Therefore, [I’m] also aware of the problems farmers have. Harlan: The main difference between my opponent and myself is: I have been working hard in the 17th while he has been on vacation.
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Elmwood tables pre-annexation idea By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The City Council at a re-scheduled meeting on Thursday (March 3) discussed the concept of pre-annexation agreements with nearby landowners, and how and why to pursue the notion, but took no action. Such agreements could bring property owners who eventually might be contiguous to Elmwood’s city limits under the local zoning ordinance instead of the County’s, possibly obligating homeowners to abide by other city laws. The City would collect no property taxes nor provide services such as water and sewer. However, such moves in municipalities such as Dunlap and Hanna City might be encouraging some development. “We suggest the Council set the boundary on what area you’re looking at and also decide the benefit to the City,” said Ashlee Harmon, an attorney with the Whitney & Potts law firm, which represents the City. Harmon shared a draft agreement with aldermen that includes provisions such as interested property owners committing to pay any engineering or legal fees or other costs arising from annexation petitions, and an assurance by the City to permit present land uses to continue. The Council voted to table the measure until the March 15 meeting to seek more information. Also tabled until the next Council meeting were a discussion and acFor The Weekly Post
tion concerning cable-TV franchise fees with Mediacom Communications Corp., and a presentation by B.Y.E. Ambulance on proposed plans for a new facility in a residential neighborhood on South Knox Street. Meanwhile, Treasurer Harold Jehle’s report showed revenues from sales, Motor Fuel and income taxes continue to run ahead of projections, though the State paid no income taxes in February. “The State is now about three checks behind,” Jehle said. And “we’re down to two sites with video gaming, but we’re still ahead of our $800 a month forecast, with $1,300 last month.” Revenues from waterworks, sewerage and garbage pickup also are ahead of budget predictions, helped some by February revenues totaling about $52,000 from all three sources. Further, water and sewer reserves remain at more than $200,000, its maintenance fund is still at more than $300,000, and the Motor Fuel Tax balance is $41,000, but the City’s General Fund – needed to pay for police, parks, band, etc. – is less than $80,000. “That means things are tight until the end of the [fiscal] year,” Jehle said. In other news, • Economic Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dick Taylor reported meetings are continuing on changes to the nuisance ordinance and that he was attending the
Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs’ 27th Annual Rural Community and Economic Development Conference Wednesday (March 9) in Springfield. With the theme “Creative Strategies for the Future of Rural Illinois,” its workshops include “Public-Private Partnerships for Economic Development: New Approaches” by Jim Schultz, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; “Settling Down: Why Do Some Return Home to Rural America and What Difference Does It Make?” by John Cromartie of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. Also, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will speak on the agenda of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council; • Police officer Andy Steck and the City’s new drug-sniffing dog are on schedule to be certified in their training by March 15; • Stickers for licensing city-street use of golf carts, etc. are available this week; • Alderman Bryan Davis reported receiving 35 applications for a job opening in the Public Works Department; • Police Chief Aaron Bean reported the department in January handled 49 incidents, filed 28 reports, made 9 stops, and issued 1 ticket and 9 warnings; and • Absent were Aldermen Jared Howerton and Adam Rue and Mayor J.D. Hulslander.
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of El Paso, and Mary Martha (Gary) Hinthorne of El Paso; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 7 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Burial with military honors was at Secor Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
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DAHINDA – Susan Elizabeth Arter Cochran, 60, of Dahinda, died March 1. Survivors include three daughters with James Cochran of Tremont, Kathryn (Stephen) Hoskins of Chicago, Courtney (Thomas) Burke of Chicago, and Kelsey (Adam) Parrott of Austin, Texas; stepson Christopher (Maria) Cochran of Peoria; and siblings Kathy (Dave) Hoffman of Princeville, Holly (Bill) Angus of Dunlap, and John (Liz) Arter of Donahue, Iowa. A celebration of was March 5 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva. Cremation was accorded, with private inurnment at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.
Linda DeSollar
BRIMFIELD – Linda Lou DeSollar, 76, of Pekin, sister of a Brimfield man, died March 2 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Brian R. DeSollar; brother Robert (Bev) Furlong of Brimfield; sister Norma (Charlie) Roth of Morton; daughters Renee M. (Alan) Hufford of Durand and Traci Lynn (Mike) Egan of Peoria; four grandchildren; and one great-grand-
daughter. Her funeral was Sunday (March 6) at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, with burial at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. Condolences may be left online at www.preston-hanley.com.
Bruce MacDonald
EDWARDS – Bruce James MacDonald, 62, of Peoria, brother of an Edwards woman, died Feb. 27 at his home in Peoria Heights. Bruce, known as BJ, is survived by his daughter, Chase McLaughlin of Bloomington; siblings Margaret (Ron) Dwyer of Edwards, MaryRose (Tim) Howard of Murray, Iowa, Kathleen (Anders) Holmberg of Marshall’s Creek, Pa., Theresa Ellis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., James (Christina) MacDonald of Peoria and Marcia Koeppel of East Peoria; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites were accorded. Interment of ashes was March 5 at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.peoriafuneral.com.
Darlene Oertley
PRINCEVILLE – Darlene D. Oertley, 91, of rural Princeville, died March 5 at her residence. Survivors include daughter Barb (Bill) Baumann of Wyoming; five grandchildren, Michael, Patricia, Christopher, Kevin and Carol Baumann; sister Alberta (Bill) Murphy of Peoria; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held March 9 at Stark Congregational Church in Princeville, with burial at Princeville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Zelda Theobald
PRINCEVILLE – Zelda M. “Rusty” Theobald, 98, of Princeville died March 2 at her residence. Surviving are their children, Marjorie “Marti” (Bill) Ellenburg of Huntsville, Ala., Michael (Diana) Theobald and Patti (Rod) Jenkins, both of Princeville; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was March 5 at Princeville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
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FARMINGTON – Joseph “Jody” V. Toohill Jr., 73, of Farmington died, Feb. 29. Survivors include his wife, Diane (Myers) Toohill; daughters Sarah Elizabeth Borkowski
(Michael) of Inverness, Ill., Kathleen Anne Palmer (Jeff) of Washington, and Jennifer Jean Currey (John) of Savoy.; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Judith A. Toohill of Farmington and Jeanne C. Flaherty of Gulfport, Fla. Services were March 5 at St.
Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. To view Jody’s DVD or to make online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com. Condolences may be left online at www.alkfunerals.com.
Billtown budget draft includes park repairs By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board on Monday drafted a budget for 2016-2017 that’s about 3 percent higher than this year, and it includes upgraded electrical service for Doubet-Benjamin Park and a memorial flower garden for long-time park volunteer Dave Mailen. “The budget is very close to last year,” said Village President Mick Gray, “although, overall, it will seem a lot less since it doesn’t include the water-grant spending of more than $200,000 we have now.” The Board will act on the proposed budget at its next meeting, April 4. Concerning the water project, the Board expects the final touches to be completed this month, Gray said. “We have the engineers addressing the last work on the water tower,” he said. “It should cost about $20,000.” The Board also approved renewing the contract with Eagle Enterprises Recycling of Galva for local recycling services, changing rates from $3.25 per household to $3.45 per household. “They do a good job for us,” Gray said. For The Weekly Post
“We’re happy with them.” In other news, the Board: • discussed problems with broken field tiles in the new addition and decided to explore various options, which could include replacing tiles; • donated $50 to the Williamsfield Public Library District’s Easter Egg Hunt and approved its use of Doubet-Benjamin Park; and • OK’d changing the name of Caldwell Cottage to the Williamsfield Caldwell Cottage Museum, as requested by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), which runs the villageowned historic site.
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 www.stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road
Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA - Wed. 6:15 pm, for ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood
7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm
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
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FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78
Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEASUREMENTS: How fast do you have to travel to break the sound barrier? 2. FOOD & DRINK: What food is also known as a groundnut? 3. MOVIES: What film ended with the words “the horror ... the horror”? 4. QUOTATIONS: What 20th-century actor once said, “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”? 5. MEDICAL: What is the medical symptom called dyspnea? 6. SCIENCE: What is the study of blood called? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the predominant language of Australia? 8. TELEVISION: Who was Sonny Crockett’s partner in “Miami Vice”? 9. U.S. STATES: How many U.S. states border Mexico? 10. LANGUAGE: What is the longest English word composed only of vowels? Answers
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ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Dura, Meyers, McCormick named all-ICAC
Seniors Kennedy Dura and Shayla McCormick of Brimfield and junior Allie Meyers of Elmwood were both tabbed to the first team all ICAC team. Other first-teamers included senior Jill Berg of Midwest Central, senior
Tiara Lemmerman of Illini Bluffs, senior Sydney McClintock of Illini Bluffs. Named second-team allICAC were senior Morgan Ledbetter of Elmwood and senior Kenzie Schlipf of Brimfield.
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Other second-team picks were junior Paige Fahnestock of North Fulton and Lexi Hanlin of North Fulton, senior Julia Jacob of Midwest Central and freshman Megan Teal of Midwest Central. Junior Rachel Jacobson of Elmwood and junior Nicole Thurman of Brimfield were honorable mention selections. In other girls basketball news, alternates McCormick and Schlipf have been added to the roster and will join Dura on the Canton Kiwanis North Team. The boys and girls all-
star games will be played March 26 at Alice Ingersoll Gym in Canton. Boys players tabbed as starters include Jake Roberts of Elmwood, Koby White of Brimfield, Trey Swearingen of Farmington and Garrett Wight of ROWVA-Williamsfield.
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The Elmwood junior varsity basketball team won its own tournament earlier this winter, defeating United and Illini Bluffs and then topping the East Peoria freshman squad in the title game.
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Banks announce merger
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Hometown Community Bancorp, Inc., parent company of the Morton, Elmwood, Farmington and Princeville community banks, today announced a merger with Trivoli Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Heritage Bank of Central Illinois. The subsidiary banks will be merged following the completion of the parent company merger. “This merger will bring together two community banks with a long and proud history of serving our region,” said Jim Mamer, Co-CEO and President of Morton Community Bank. Mamer said the total assets of Morton Community Bank after the merger will be approximately $3.3 billion. “We look forward to welcoming Heritage employees and customers to the Hometown Community Banks’ family,” said Mamer. The merger is subject to regulatory approval and approval of Trivoli Bancorp shareholders. Completion is anticipated in the second quarter of 2016, and the merger of the subsidiary banks is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2016. Morton Community Bank has more than 30 locations throughout Central Illinois.
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BRIMFIELD – When Paul and Dennis Dwyer married the Stenger sisters (Mildred and Bernice) a few decades ago, it’s doubtful anyone knew their progeny would help build a basketball dynasty. But so it has gone in Brimfield, where “Dwyer” cousins have been running the backcourt for the Indians for a good part of a decade. The run started with Dan Dwyer (2012 graduate), continued with Matt Dwyer (2014 grad) and Carson Cuevas (2015 grad) and this season came full circle with Phelan Kelly. A first cousin to Cuevas and second cousin to both Dwyers, Kelly led Brimfield in scoring at 21 points per game, shooting 74 percent on free throws, 49 percent from the field and 36 percent on treys. All that came after playing a limited role on last year’s state title team. “Last year we had a lot of seniors, just like this year,” Kelly said. “I just played my role because I knew I was going to get my chance.” Just to make sure, Kelly said he toiled hard last Weekly Post Staff Writer
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summer on getting open, being stronger with the ball and developing better control with his right hand. “Carson and Matt both told me to develop my right hand and to work to get stronger with the ball,” Kelly said. “And growing up we always played against each other if it was in open gyms or practice or just pick-up games. I feel like it helped develop me as a player.” Brimfield coach Scott Carlson saw the benefits of that competition. “I know when Matt and Carson were together they just battled each other all the time,” Carlson said. “And Phelan and Carson last year ... Carson would get on Phelan about how he had to get better at this or that. And in the offseason he did.” There’s really only one problem with the recent run of “Dwyer guards” – it is drawing to an end with Kelly. “I wish there was another one coming,” Carlson said. “That was definitely a good line of guards and I think they drove each other. “A lot of good things come to an end. We had Uneses forever and they’re gone. Hopefully
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In this 2014 picture, cousins (from left to right) Carson Cuevas, Matt Dwyer and Phelan Kelly posed in their Brimfield warm-ups.
someone else steps up.” If they do, Kelly has advice. “If you don’t get as much playing time as you like, use that as motivation,” he said. “And when you’re on the bench
watching whoever the star is for that team, take mental notes on what they’re doing and how they play.” If they happen to be your cousin, make sure to get some extra lessons any time the family gathers.
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some concern on the Indians bench. But not for long, as a 30-29 lead expanded to 41-33 after three quarters. “Sean Wilbur went in and played a lot of minutes in the middle of our zone and it was like we still had a big guy in there. He got up in the lane and rebounded real well and led us in rebounding,” Carlson said. “He just stepped up big for us.” Wilbur’s six rebounds tied him for the game high with Novak. Another unsung hero was senior Jordan Bauer, who made two very
timely 3-pointers for his six points. “Jordan Bauer became our sixth man because of the way they packed in the zone and he hit some big shots,” Carlson said. “He only made two but they were both perfect time and got them out of their zone a little farther and then we could hit some things inside. “When you’ve got four guys who can hit the 3...” You keep shooting. Brimfield finished 12for-38 from 3-point range (32 percent) and 20-for52 overall (39 percent). “We just couldn’t find our rhythm in the first half,” White said. “In the
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second half we started hitting shots and we attacked more, which helped us, because they packed it in even more.” Kelly, Swietek and White each had 15 points
for Brimfield. Novak was 4-for-4 from the field for nine points. Annawan (27-7) posted a school record for wins and shot 20-of-44 with 14 turnovers.
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and bounced out. Leo’s Corielle Robinson was then fouled and made two free throws to seal the 55-51 victory. No. 2 ranked Brimfield came in as an underdog despite being defending Class 1A champs. As expected, Leo’s size gave the Indians problems. “In the first half we gave up nine offensive rebounds and for the game we gave up 14,” Carlson said. “They had so many big bodies they just went after the boards and got second and third looks.” Leo’s 6-5 Darias Oliver dominated early, scoring 15 of the team’s first 24 points and finishing with 21, including a dunk with 3:14 remaining that put Leo back on top for good. Oliver had 13 rebounds. Even so, Brimfield kept close throughout the second half as guards White, Jace Swietek (9 points)
and Kelly kept answering with 3-pointers. Brimfield even took its first lead early in the fourth quarter on a shot by Sean Wilbur and led 4844 on a long trey by Kelly with 5:37 left. But Leo’s 5-foot-8 point guard Darius Branch scored 7 of his team’s last 11 points. “The way our guards handled their pressure was outstanding,” Carlson said. “We told them, ‘Down the road they’re going to realize that was an awful good game. We played really well. We got up four and then (Leo) played very well.” As a result, Leo will face Woodlawn Friday at 2 p.m. at Peoria’s Civic Center, while LeRoy meets Liberty in a battle of unranked teams in the 12:15 p.m. semifinal. Leo’s last state visit was in 2009 when the Lions placed fourth in Class 3A.
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Defending champs fall one shot short of state Long shots finally fall in sectional championship
3-pointer rims out in 55-51 loss to Leo By JEFF LAMPE
By JEFF LAMPE HANOVER – Scott Carlson saw a tightly packed zone and knew it was just a matter of time. No, the shots did not fall often for Brimfield in the first half of last Friday’s Class 1A Hanover Sectional final against Annawan. At various points in the first half, the second-ranked Indians (30-2) trailed by eight points. But in the second half, the sharpshooters began connecting as the defending state champions bombed to a 60-47 victory over Annawan beCarlson hind 12 3-pointers and a combined 45 points from guards Phelan Kelly, Koby White and Jace Swietek. That was the 12th straight postseason win for Brimfield and 11th straight this year. “In the first half we didn’t shoot it real well and they were just packing in the zone and letting us shoot, which we hadn’t seen a lot this year,” Brimfield coach Carlson said. “At halftime I told them, ‘If they keep packing it in, we’re going to make
DeKALB – Jordan Bauer has hit clutch shots this season for Brimfield. He nearly hit the biggest of his life Tuesday. Nearly. Bauer’s 3-point attempt with 8 seconds left hit the rim, got partway down and rolled out in the Class 1A Northern Illinois Supersectional, leaving defending champion Brimfield (30-3) just short of an “upset” against fourth-ranked Chicago Leo. “It definitely wasn’t about that one shot. He had a good look and we played well and battled hard,” Brimfield coach Scott Carlson said. “We just came up a little short.” Trailing 53-50 with 20 seconds left, Brimfield got a break when Leo (22-7) was called for an intentional foul away from the ball on a play in which 6-foot-8 center Brad Novak was bumped to the floor. Novak (9 points, 11 rebounds) hit one of two free throws and then, after a drive into the lane and pass from Koby White (13 points, 8 assists), Bauer launched a shot from the baseline that slid into the rim ... Weekly Post Staff Writer
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Koby White drives the lane against Annawan in Brimfield’s 60-47 Class 1A sectional victory last Friday. Photo by Monte Kenney of Brimfield-Elmwood Sports Shots.
the shots eventually. So keep taking them.’” True to form, Brimfield began connecting. Actually, the rally started before halftime as Swietek, Jordan Bauer and Kelly all hit big shots and the Indians scored the last eight points before intermission to tie things at 25-25. “Tying up at halftime I think was big. We went in excited and they went in
yelling at each other,” Carlson said. “That always helps to get that momentum going your way.” Another major moment for Brimfield came early in the third quarter when 6foot-8 center Brad Novak picked up his third and fourth fouls in a span of 30 seconds. That earned Novak a seat for about seven minutes of game time and created Continued on Page 19
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