The Weekly Post 3/15/18

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Thursday March 15, 2018 Vol. 6, No. 3 Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790

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Illinois has produced famous politicians The Gettysburg Address. Hull House. The nation’s first African American president – and first lady. All are due to Illinois’ bumper crop of political figures. Here, in alphabetical order, are some leaders from our state: For The Weekly Post

A social worker and a leader in the women’s suffrage movement, Addams was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She ran Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants in Chicago, and cofounded the American Civil Liberties Union. She died in 1935 in Chicago. I-90 in Illinois is named after her. Jane Addams

Clinton’s 2016 Democratic nomination for president culminated a lifeHillary Rodham Clinton

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By JEFF LAMPE

Local volunteer fire chiefs agree on at least two things. The job they do is very rewarding. But it’s also increasingly harder to find people to join them as volunteer firefighters. In what most chiefs agree is a widespread trend stretching back several years, the number of volunteer firefighters is declining across the board

ELMWOOD – When the City’s Joint Review Board for its two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts meets at 4:30 p.m. Monday (March 19) in the Council chambers at City Hall, reports will show the TIFs together have a balance of less than $7,000. Fiscal Year 2017 receipts for TIF 1 (the Fairground Acres area) were $783,408, and its expenditures were $817,864, leaving a balance of $6,253; FY 2017 receipts for TIF 2 (the business district, also extending north on Magnolia) were $88,391, all of which was spent in a transfer to TIF 1, leaving a balance of $435. In TIF districts, property taxes are frozen, usually for 23 years (although Elmwood’s Business District TIF was set up for 10 years), and any new tax revenues from that area come from the County Treasurer into a fund to finance reimbursements for city-approved development expenses. The Illinois Tax Increment Association (ITIA) says, “When the TIF district expires, the For The Weekly Post

President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy at his inaugural parade in 1981 (above) President-elect Barack Obama kisses his wife, Michelle, on his 2008 election night (right).

time of public service, including terms as U.S. secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady. Raised in Park Ridge, she moved to Arkansas in 1975 and married Bill Clinton, who became the 42nd U.S. president.

Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon gives a speech in 2002 (left), while General Ulyssess S. Grant leans on a post in 1864 (right).

Born into a working-class Irish family in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, Daley worked in the Union Stockyards to pay for law school. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, then became Chicago’s 38th mayor with a Richard J. Daley

21-year tenure that ended with his death in 1976. His son, Richard M. Daley, followed him as Chicago mayor from 1989 to 2011.

A native of Pekin, Dirksen helped steer the U.S. through the turbulent 1960s. As U.S. Senate minority leader, the Republican held a crucial role in passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968. He died while in office in 1969 and is buried in Pekin. Everett Dirksen

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while the average age of those volunteering is on the rise. “I’ve spoken with Princeville’s new chief, Logan-Trivoli’s chief, Farmington’s chief and Brimfield’s chief and, like us, they could all use more people,” said Bob Tannock, chief of the Elmwood Fire Department. “The last couple years it has been going down a bit here and there.” Yates City Fire Department Chief

John McKinty said the problem appears to be universal. “It’s the same everywhere you go,” he said. “It seems like it’s just the younger generation, it’s harder to get people to volunteer to do that. “And our average age is getting older. When I got on 27 years ago, the average was in the 20s. The average age now is 37.” Continued on Page 14

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Few contested races in primary By JEFF LAMPE

When Weekly Post voters head to the polls Tuesday, March 20, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., they won’t have many local candidates to choose between. Even the one contested local race pits two foes who are fairly like-minded. The Republican primary race for the District 16 seat on the Peoria County Board is between incumbent Brad Harding of Trivoli and Rosefield Township Road Commissioner Matt Windish. Both candidates seek to rid the Peoria County Board of subsidizing Heddington Oaks Nursing Home, a measure Harding said costs the Board Weekly Post Staff Writer

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POLITICIANS: Four First Ladies from Illinois Continued from Page 1 Stephen Douglas

A rising figure in Illinois’ early years, Douglas served in the Illinois House of Representatives and as secretary of state and Illinois Supreme Court associate justice, all by age 27. He was later elected to the U.S. House, then the Senate. The chief nemesis and sparring partner of Abraham Lincoln during the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, he is buried on Chicago’s South Side.

Born Elizabeth Ann Bloomer in 1918 in Chicago, she married and divorced, then married Gerald Ford as he was campaigning for the U.S. House of Representatives. He later became 38th president of the U.S. As first lady, Betty was known for her frank and outspoken nature and irked some conservatives because of her support of socially liberal causes, including the Equal Rights Amendment. Betty Ford

Born in Ohio, Grant served moved at age 38 with his wife to Galena to join the family leather goods business. The Civil War began a year later and Grant led a regiment south. Eventually proUlysses S. Grant

moted to commanding general and reporting directly to President Abraham Lincoln, he helped lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy. As the 18th president from 1869-77, he oversaw Reconstruction. He kept a home in Galena.

Jackson lived under Jim Crow laws during his youth in South Carolina, but later participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches for civil rights and worked for Martin Luther King Jr. As one of the most influential civil rights leaders in the nation, he founded Operation PUSH and organized the National Rainbow Coalition. Jackson ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 1984 and 1988 and later assumed a role in negotiating internationally for release of U.S. hostages and prisoners abroad. Jesse Jackson

A human rights activist, widow of late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and mother of 11, she was born Ethel Skakel in Chicago and later moved to Connecticut. She married Kennedy in 1950. Ethel Kennedy

A lawyer and member of the Illinois House of Representatives and U.S. House, Lincoln became 16th president of the U.S., serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the Civil War and is credited with preserving the Union. His Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 declared that all slaves within the Confederate states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” He is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln

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Barack Obama, born in Hawaii, came to Chicago to work as a community organizer. He taught at the University of Chicago Law School before being elected to the Illinois Senate and U.S. Senate. In 2008, he became the 44th president of the United States. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. Michelle Obama was born in Chicago. Barack & Michelle Obama

Reagan was born in Tampico and attended Eureka College before becoming the 40th president of the United States. The two-term president was dubbed “the great communicator” and was credited with cutting taxes and bringing a quicker end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Ronald Reagan

Born in Oregon, Simon moved to Illinois and borrowed $3,600 to take over the Troy Tribune, becoming the nation’s youngest editor and publisher at 20. A Democrat, he was lieuPaul Simon

tenant governor under Republican Gov. Richard Ogilvie, the only time those two offices have been held by people from different parties. He was elected to the U.S. House, then the Senate. Simon lived in Makanda and founded the Paul Simon Institute at Southern Illinois University before his death in 2003.

Born into a family of prominent Illinois politicians, Stevenson was raised in Bloomington, where his family ran The Daily Pantagraph. His grandfather Adlai Stevenson was vice president of the U.S. under Grover Cleveland, his father Lewis Stevenson was Illinois secretary of state, and his son Adlai Stevenson III was a U.S. senator from Illinois from 1970-81. As for Adlai II, he was Illinois governor from 1949-53 and was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for U.S. president in 1952 and 1956. He’s buried in Bloomington. Adlai Stevenson II

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s Fundraiser Dinner – Harvest Home Festival fundraiser dinner is today, March 15, 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner will include beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll dessert and drink for $9. s Movie Night – Brimfield Library shows “Wonder” March 15 at 5:15 p.m. as part of Family Movie Night sponsored by Princeville State Bank. s Fish Fry – St. Patrick’s Church in Elmwood has a fish and shrimp fry Friday (March 16), 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Farmington. Admission is free, but an offering will be collected.

Elmwood Methodist Church every Friday Future Events (including March 16), 10 a.m. Free bread available Tuesday (March s Community Day – Elmwood High 20) at Harrison Hall in Brimfield at 10 School would like to help Elmwood resia.m. (309) 696-4542. dents with basic yard work on Friday, March 23. For help, call s Fish Fry – Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club has a Michele, 742-2851 by fish fry on Friday, March Publicize Your Event March 20. 16 and March 30. Hours s Craft Show – The Call us at (309) 741-9790 are 4:30-7 p.m. Serving 30th Annual Spring or email information about pollock, potatoes, beans, Fling Gift and Craft your upcoming event to salad and bread. Show is Saturday, news@wklypost.com. March 24, 9 a.m.- 3 s School Carnival – The Elmwood Elemenp.m. at Millbrook tary School Carnival is on Saturday, Township Center in Laura. Crafts, food March 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inflata- homemade goodies and more. For inforbles, games, cake walk and more. mation call Renee at 264-1681 or Karen s Spring Suite – Elmwood High School at 446-3619. hosts Spring Suite on Saturday, March 17, s Historical Society – Elmwood Histori6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Performances cal Society meeting will be Tuesday, include: Chorus, band, drama, vocal solos March 27, at Lorado Taft Museum beginand duets. ning at 7 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. s Movie Night – Morrison and Mary s Christ in Passover – David Garrett of Wiley Library shows “Goodbye ChristoJews for Jesus will recreate a traditional pher Robin” on Thursday, March 29, at 6 Passover service and explain how it forep.m. shadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection

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Of log chains, glockenspiels & man caves

Rambling through central Illinois pondering what we can do to get a much-needed women’s perspective back into this paper. Seriously. uuu VOTE! Sure, there’s not much to get the blood boiling in the Tuesday, March 20, primary. So what. Go cast a ballot anyway. That right is too valuable to ignore, even if all it allows you is a chance to select the least objectionable candidate. Which brings us to the gubernatorial primary, and the sad fact that there’s no second coming of Jim Edgar. Oh well. Jeff Pick one of the LAMPE nags and watch election results like you would the Kentucky Derby. Root hard and go to sleep content in the knowledge you participated. Myself, I’m voting for Gov. Rauner. Surely he’ll actually accomplish something given a second term (or maybe get jailed and let the Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti take over. She is sharp). uuu Well, I was sure grumbling about that clock change early Sunday while fumbling around and cursing the cat. But “springing forward” was a glorious change that evening when there was enough sunlight to bust open new farm ground after 6:30

p.m. ... Speaking of which, the value of a log chain can’t be underestimated. I don’t know the equivalent for women, but a length of chain is every bit as important as a friend with a tapper in the garage. ... Need proof? I’m told Harold Jehle of Elmwood keeps a blanket in his truck to ease any pains his log chain feels after a long day’s work. Understood. We lost a chain Sunday and have enlisted a squadron of metal detectors to return sanity to my life. ... That reminds me, the other day my brotherin-law – the one with fancy shoes who attends every auction in western Illinois and eastern Iowa – said he passed up a hunk of old log chain with big clevis hooks at either end that sold for under $30. Damn man! I told him to buy every rusty $30 chain he can get his hands on. (Based on my wife’s reaction, watch for an ad to appear soon listing gently-used log chains). ... Life is too short because – there’s not enough time to attend all the great auctions. Does anybody else salivate every time they read an auction bill? uuu Nobody sheds tears for bankers. But a report the other day did generate some sympathy. According to a squeaky voice on NPR, while small community banks make up just 15 percent of all banks in the U.S., they hand out 80 percent of agriculture loans and 50 percent of small business loans. Those are important

loans where we live. That’s one reason I back any legislation that would ease post-2008-collapse reporting requirements these smaller banks face, but are under-equipped to handle. ... Back in the day, I took every chance possible to get out of school. So it’s hard to blame kids who decided to participate in Wednesday’s 17minute National School Walkout. Even so, something about that orchestrated national event doesn’t feel right. And I sense a trend, as another group is calling for a similar event on April 20, the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Sigh. uuu I’ve got a $20 bill in my second desk drawer for the first person to tell me where else the words “man cave” appear in this edition. Yes, I like those two words enough to cough up $20 hard-earned dollars. Stupid? Maybe. But who is dumb in this equation if you are too lazy to look? ... While we’re at it, the same drawer also houses $7 in quarters for anyone who can correctly identify the best rock song to include a glockenspiel. Yes, Bernie Barton, you are allowed to enter the contest and are actually the odds-on favorite to win. ... Parting shot: Thanks to my good friend Jim Beam for helping with this larger-than-usual paper. Whenever we face a 24-pager, I can count on Jim to help with page flow. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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Let’s get rid of all political consultants

Recently, on the same day, I received five over-size, glossy political postcards from Gov. Bruce Rauner. The cards told the most outrageous, bald-faced lies about an opponent that I have ever read. As I digested the messages, I became sick to my stomach. Rauner is being challenged by state Rep. Jeanne Jim Ives for the GOP NOWLAN nomination for governor, at the March 20 Republican primary election. I do not favor either candidate. Ives is too conservative for me, while Rauner is, well, a bald-faced liar. And apparently not embarrassed or shamed a whit about his lying to the voters. The messages say that Ives, among other dastardly deeds: • Is the lackey of Democratic Speaker of the Illinois House Mike Madigan; • Wants to keep the recent increase in the income tax, and • Opposes cutting property taxes. Thee anti-Ives statements are “supported” by citations of roll call votes and quotations found in newspapers. Shamefully, the above claims by Rauner represent lying by the ploy of excerpting snippets from larger statements to reverse the meaning. For example, in Henry IV, Shakespeare has Dick the Butcher declare: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Sounds like an attack on lawyers. Yet in the full context, Butcher thought if he disturbed law and order, he could become king. Thus, Shakespeare meant the famous line as a compliment to attorneys and judges who instill justice in society.

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That is what Rauner and his consultants have done. Reverse the meaning. Red becomes green; night, day. Indeed, Ives is as anti-Madigan, anti-tax (of any kind) as they come. Respected publications such as Crain’s Chicago Business, columnist Scott Reeder, and others have already called out Rauner for his lying. We must also note that Democrat Mike Madigan, Rauner’s nemesis, has been using misleading attack ads against GOP opponents for years. I still stifle a rueful chuckle when I recall an ad in which Madigan minions charged a GOP opponent for consorting with sex perverts. This was so because the Republican rented an apartment to someone who had years earlier been convicted of some sex crime. Political campaigning has been rough and tumble since the early days of the Republic, when Federalists passed the Alien and Sedition Act. The law allowed President John Adams to jail to newspaper editors and others who criticized him, which he did with gusto. Today, billionaires flaunt limitless campaign spending as they assault untutored voters with lies and misleading half-truths that are laughable to insiders. Why do they do this? Because it works! In my day, half a century ago, candidates generally stuck to making positive statements about themselves, leaving their opponents alone. Not today, obviously. I blame the political consultants. They are paid to win, period. Not to win fairly, honestly, nor with substantive arguments. But simply to win. Win at any cost consultants disgust me. They lurk in the background of campaigns, holding in contempt the voters they deceive.

Consultants have found that voters – their cynicism probably ingrained by endless attack ads courtesy of those same consultants – tend to believe the worst about candidates today. Of course, candidates don’t have to accept the advice from consultants that they mislead the public about their opponents. Yet, too many candidates want to win so badly they accept the “wisdom” of their consultants, and thus often spend most of their money on the attack. Legitimate criticism of an opponent is fair game, of course, and helpful to voters. But outright lying? Come on. If we – you and I – don’t call out bald-faced lying, things will only get worse, if such is possible. At the national level, PolitiFact uses volunteers and donations to call out misrepresentation and lies. I propose at the state and local level in Illinois we create a simple Code of Ethics for Political Campaigns: “I will neither lie nor mislead voters about my opponents.” Then we ask all candidates to sign the pledge. Those who fail to sign the pledge, or break it, would be publicly rebuked. Those who sign and keep to the pledge would be publicly commended. The ideal group to implement a Code of Ethics would be the nonprofit Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. But they would need lots of volunteer help. Pollyannaish? Sure, but we could use some Jimmy Stewart (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington) politics in our democracy. So, to be charitable, let’s not kill all the political consultants, appealing as the thought might be. Instead, let’s call out those consultants and candidates who lie and mislead.

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Peoria County releases February crime numbers

The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its Crime Statistics Report for February for eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post area. Brimfield city and township together had 1 battery, 2 crimes against society, 1 drugs incident, 1 theft, 1 trespass, 1 weapon-related incident, 1 Driving Under the Influence, 1 accident with an injury, 4 accidents with no injuries and 4 traffic citations. Elmwood city and township had 1 sexual abuse case, 1 accident with no injuries and 1 traffic citation. Jubilee had 1 accident with an injury, 2 accidents with no injuries and 3 traffic citations. Kickapoo had 1 domestic battery, 1 burglary of a non-residence, 1 burglary of a residence, 2 thefts, 1 vandalism charge and 4 accidents with no injuries. Millbrook had 1 crime against society and 1 missing-person case. Princeville city and township together had 2 thefts, 2 accidents without injuries and 6 traffic citations. Radnor had 1 assault, a vandalism/criminal damage to property, 1 accident with an injury and 4 accidents without injuries. Rosefield had no incidents.

Elmwood woman jailed for resisting officer

ELMWOOD – Danielle N. Minton of Elmwood, 42, was arrested March 5 after fleeing from a Peoria County Sheriff deputy who showed up at her home to discuss an alleged violation of an order of protection. When the deputy attempted to handcuff Minton, she ran out of her house and down W. Butternut St. Minton then grabbed a light pole, which fell to the ground. According to the Sheriff’s report, she continued to resist the deputy’s attempts to handcuff her. Minton was arrested on charges of violating an order of protection, resisting or obstructing an officer and criminal damage to property under $500. Minton was transported to the Peoria County Jail.

Battery may be cause for Princeville car fire

PRINCEVILLE – A battery in the trunk of a car may have caused a vehicle fire March 6 behind Los Jimadores Restaurant, according to a Peoria County Sheriff report. The Akron-Princeville Fire Department put out the car fire, which damaged a garage door leading into a nearby storage unit. The unit is owned by the City of Princeville. The vehicle had reportedly been rear-ended one month prior to the

fire but had not yet been repaired.

Police reports

• Nicholas A. Wamboldt, 29, of Brimfield was arrested on March 5 for a McDonough County warrant for possession of cocaine. • According to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report, alcohol was found in the backpack of a Brimfield High School student that was left in a classroom on March 7. No charges were filed. • Lisa A. Wilson, 51, of Princeville was arrested by the Chillicothe Police Department for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and improper lane usage on March 10.

Deer accidents

• March 1: Maria Ellison of Peoria on W. Cottonwood Road near McAlister Road in Rosefield Township. • March 7: Victoria T. Coats of Wyoming on Illinois Route 91 near Parks School Road in Radnor Township. • March 7: Coral E. Nichols of Yates City on Illinois Route 8 in Kickapoo Township. • March 7: Hanna Ferrell of Elmwood on Illinois Route 8, near Route 78 in Elmwood Township. • March 10 : Brooklyn R. Dillefeld of Elmwood on Graham Chapel Road, near Illinois Route 78.

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• Roger Dale Land of Elmwood and Ilene Gloria Hicks of Ottawa, Kansas.

Fulton, Knox and Peoria County Health Dept. Food Inspections – Feb. 1-28 (Editor’s note: The Peoria City/County Health Department this month started reported that its staffers inspected certain establishments, but no longer discloses details or scores based on a 100-point system. For the moment, its Board of Health decided to change its public feedback on the basis of state law. However, the department’s own Food Safety Enforcement Procedure undergirding this important public service specifically provides the need for scores, stating, “If an establishment receives two (2) consecutive scores less than seventy (70) on full inspections the establishment shall receive a fifteen (15) day full follow up scored inspection.” Further, state law still mandates a “grading system” that includes whether establishments are in compliance or not, whether there are repeat violations and provides for a Uniform Grading System. Lastly, other counties – notably Fulton, Knox, and Woodford – continue to note numerical scores, so The Weekly Post is in discussion with Peoria’s Health Department on how best to provide complete, accurate and timely information.) Establishment Address Date Score Establishment Benny’s 18 W. Fort St., Farmington Feb. 8 89 bar & grill Burnzees Bar & Grill 106 N. Jackson St. Brimfield Feb. 8 “Routine” restaurant Casey's 215 E Knoxville St., Brimfield Feb. 16 “Re-Check” retail Casey’s 811 W. Main St., Elmwood Feb. 1 Re-Check retail Casey’s 105 E. Spring St., Princeville Feb. 6 Re-Check retail Corner Inn 118 S. Magnolia St., Elmwood Feb. 15 Routine restaurant Country Manor 701 S. Main St., Farmington Feb. 27 90 nursing home Courtyard Estates 1000 E. Fort St., Farmington Feb. 27 91 nursing home Dollar General 812 W. Main St., Elmwood Feb. 15 Routine retail Ellen's Diner 127 E. Main St., Princeville Feb. 6 Routine restaurant Jimadores 132 N. Walnut St., Princeville Feb. 12 Re-Check restaurant Migrant Head Start 909 Town Ave., Princeville Feb. 12 Routine day care Rookies 112 E. Knoxville, Brimfield Feb. 16 Routine restaurant Subway 102 W. Main St., Elmwood Feb. 15 Routine restaurant Union Church 105 W. Clay St., Brimfield Feb. 21 Re-Check restaurant The Knox County Health Department reported no February food inspections for establishments in The Weekly Post area.

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tax increment that had been used by the municipality to pay off the redevelopment costs is returned to the tax rolls and available to schools and other local taxing bodies.” When the Illinois General Assembly adopted the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (TIF Act) in 1977, it granted municipalities the authority to address blighted and conservation areas in their jurisdictions by doing redevelopment projects essential to communities’ economic well-being. The logic was businesses don’t invest in decaying areas and most local governments couldn’t afford costly improvements without raising taxes. However, the Civic Federation in Chicago in 2013 added, “TIF districts freeze the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV), not the amount of tax revenue. By restricting the denominator of the basic tax

rate equation (levy ÷ EAV = rate), TIF districts cause property tax rates of overlapping taxing districts (e.g., school districts, park districts) to be higher than they would have been otherwise. The higher tax rate applies throughout the taxing district, so taxpayers both inside and outside of a TIF district pay a higher rate than if the TIF district did not exist.” TIFs’ Joint Review Boards are required to report annually and have a public meeting to review progress. TIF boards are supposed to include representatives from all taxing bodies, from schools and counties to community colleges, airports, etc. Elmwood’s Board also had a member representing the community at large, the late Wayne Slone, who will be replaced, according to Elmwood Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor. Elmwood’s TIF financial reports provide a line item for “distribution of

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surplus,” but there was none last year, the report says. “From time to time a TIF district generates more incremental revenue than is needed to retire the TIF debt and pay redevelopment costs,” explains the Illinois Tax Increment Association (ITIA). “That surplus is often distributed to the other taxing bodies, including schools.” For example, in Farmington, its TIF (established in 2015) sent to Farmington Central School District #265 $19,896 in 2015, $17,871 in 2016 and $26,246 in 2017, all based on enrollment and General State Aid, according to Farmington City Administrator Rollen Wright. Princeville has three TIFs, established in 1993, 2003 and 2013, and sent to Princeville District #326 $221,876 in 2015 and $229,039 in 2016, according to Princeville TIF attorney Steve Kline. An audit isn’t finished for last year.

“Under Illinois law, municipalities have an obligation to cooperate with other taxing bodies in monitoring TIFs,” the ITIA says. “By law, the Joint Review Board must meet annually to review the effectiveness and status of the TIF district.” Elmwood Township Supervisor Steve Conklin plans to attend, he said. “The Township misses out on about $5,500,” he said. “I am concerned that the city will renew [the Business District TIF] again next year. That’s the plan. I hope people come and ask questions.”

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BRIEFS Last Supper recreation staged in Farmington

FARMINGTON – Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover and David Garrett of Jews for Jesus with recreate that traditional service Wednesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington. Garrett will explain how the meal foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover.” He will also explain the deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian communion celebration of today. Jews for Jesus has presented the same program in more than 38,000 churches. To learn more, call (309) 245-2914. There is no admission charge, though a free-will offering will be taken.

Registration open for gardening gathering

PEORIA – Registration is open for the 19th Annual Gardeners’ BIG Day! University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in Fulton and Mason County sponsor this event, which is Saturday, April 14, at Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown. Back by popular demand, this year’s keynote speaker is Fr. Dominic Garramone. Fr. Dominic is a monk of St. Bede Abbey in Peru and the author of nine books related to bread baking. Known as the “Bread Monk” on his PBS cooking show, Fr. Dominic will show how to incorporate herbs and garden produce into delicious bread. Attendees will also choose from a variety of breakout sessions. They’ll learn about shading gardens, monarchs, miniature gardens, going organic, pollinators, hosta, climate change, beekeeping, and much more! Register at go.illinois.edu/BIG-

Harold Jehle (far right) presents a check for $1,111.90 from the Elmwood Kiwanis to members of Elmwood’s Ministerial Alliance. The check represents half the proceeds from the Kiwanis’ annual pancake breakfast. Kiwanis also donated $921.50 earlier this winter from its annual cheese sale. Money is used for the Ministerial Alliance’s Community Aid Fund. From left to right are David Pyell of Elmwood United Methodist Church, Marla Bauler of Elmwood First Presbyterian Church and Tim Cavallo of Crossroads Assembly of God Church and Jehle. Not pictured is Father Joseph Dondanville of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

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Frontier Life for kids at Dickson Mounds

LEWISTOWN – The Illinois Frontier is the focus of the Saturday, March 24, Kid’s Day program at Dickson Mounds Museum from 1-4 p.m. Youngsters can enjoy learning about life on the Illinois frontier through hands-on activities and demonstrations, such as spinning, weaving, cooking, and metal working, presented by members of the Mackinaw Valley Long Rifles. Participants may have fun making several different arts and crafts projects. Kid’s Day programs at Dickson

Mounds are geared toward children ages 5 and up, with the children accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Call (309) 547-3721.

Dean’s list

Local students named to the winter Dean’s List (GPA 3.5 or higher) include:

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Farmington does not renew ag teacher By BILL KNIGHT

FARMINGTON – The Board of Education on Monday voted 6-1 to not renew the contract for popular high school ag teacher Jacob Meisner for the next school year. After acknowledging the successful seasons of four sports program – Junior High cheerleading, High School cheerleading, 7th Grade boys basketball and 8th Grade boys basketball – about 100 people remained at the board meeting to show their support for Meisner, 25, in his second year at Farmington. Besides many students, parents and members of the FFA Alumni Association in attendance, four people addressed the Board. Speaking for Meisner at the gathering – moved to the high school gym to accommodate the crowd – were Rosie Roberts, a 2017 Farmington grad now studying ag at Iowa State University; Scott Johnson, a former Board member; Trivoli resident Trish Deppermann, who said she was speaking as a grandmother; and student Board member Zack Siadek, who has a class with Meisner. “Mr. Meisner has not failed us,” Johnson commented. “Let us not fail him, or any others in his position.” High School Principal Kris Mason recommended the action, according to Superintendent Zac Chatterton and Board President Kelly Threw. Threw’s was the only vote against the discharge, after which the audience applauded. Voting to not renew Meisner’s contract were Kelly Brewer, Kay Faralli, Chad Johnson, John Martin, BJ Oldfield and Ron Zessin. Meisner is the only teacher at Farmington to not be renewed for next year, Chatterton said. Chris Evans, president of Farmington’s Local 3764 of the Illinois Federation of Teachers said the move was regrettable, but she has faith that Meisner will have a good career in education somewhere. “Jacob will walk away confident in his abilities,” she said. “I was thrilled to see the community come out to back him here tonight.” In other business, the Board approved proceeding with a 975-kilowatt solar array to add to the existing 756-kw system. Steve Smith of Clean Energy Design Group (CEDG) of Springfield said, “It will cost the district zero dollars [and] will For The Weekly Post

make money for the school starting on day one.” The new solar array would achieve 82 percent of the school’s energy footprint, and with improvements, the system would come close to a net-zero status, generating the energy needed to operate. The plan calls for 2,700 solar panels covering about 60,000 square feet in three fenced-in plots on the east end of school property – without disturbing the practice field, cross country course or farm field. Also, CEDG is working with Master Gardeners and the Illinois Bee Association to have pollinating native plants growing beneath panels, Smith said. Chatterton also summarized changes in curriculum proposed by Faralli, Johnson and Martin. Highlights include a modified Physical Education including SEAPCO (Special Education Association of Peoria County) students; dual-credit courses in calculus, English, medical terminology, music appreciation, psychology and sociology; a “blended” English III course combining in-class work with outside independent study; continuing Junior High health curriculum, Big Ideas math and reinforcing social/emotional standards; and giving increased attention to reading at the Elementary School. In other news, the Board: • OK’d disposing of ex-

cess property such as music equipment and also a drivers ed. car (for which sealed bids will be accepted); • approved a 2018-19 calendar whose only change is setting a Fall Teacher’s Institute the Friday before Labor Day with other county districts; • donated $1,000 to the Farmington Academic Foundation; • briefly discussed a student-initiated proposal to change Farmington’s grading scale to have it conform to other area districts; and • in other personnel matters, approved Colton

Palmer and Chancy Whittington as volunteer coaches for spring; accepted resignations of Elementary school assistant principal Jason Juchems, Junior High principal Josh Piper, High School teacher Erik Dalmasso, Junior High teacher Tim Frank, Elementary teacher Amy Nielsen and Junior High cheerleading coach Melissa Petermeyer; and hired Piper as a High School English teacher, and Brady Johnson as assistant to the technology director. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com

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nearly $6 million per year that should be used for other “core county services.” “We need to review what are our core county services and concentrate on those,” Harding said, listing public safety and road maintenance as the two top items. “Fixing potholes and making sure we’ve got public safety. Those are second to none. Everything else should be up for review.” While Windish said he is generally in agreement with his opponent’s policies, he would take a very different approach to making things happen. “I think we agree on a lot of ideas, I’d just like to sell the ideas to the

board better,” Windish said. “You don’t want to be a turn-off to everyone else and be so controversial on everything. “And I would answer phone calls and talk to people and return calls.” The only other contested local races are for Auditor, where Democrats Emily Rotherham and Jessica Thompson will compete for the nomination for a two-year unexpired term. Republican candidate Alan Paredes is unopposed. Of course, voters will also be asked to determine whether the Auditor becomes an appointed position instead of an elected position. The other competitive races are for state and na-

tional offices. Likely the most intriguing race is for Governor. Incumbent Bruce Rauner faces a challenge from State Rep. Jeanne Ives (Wheaton) on the Republican side. The Democratic field is crowded, with J.B. Pritzker, Robert Marshall, Chris Kennedy, Tio Hardiman, Terry Getz, Bob Daiber and State Sen. Daniel Bliss all vying for the nod. Other contested races include: • The 18th Congressional District, where in-

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cumbent U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) faces Donald Rients of Benson and Democratic candidates are Junius Rodriguez of Eureka, Darrel Miller of Danvers and Brian Deters of Morton. • The 17th Congressional District, where Bill Fawell of Galena and Mark Kleine of Galesburg are running to be the Republican candidate to face incumbent Rep. Cheri Bustos, who is uncontested in the primary. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Agreed Farmington Fire Department Chief Matt Waters, “We used to have people knocking on the door to volunteer and it seems like we don’t have that any more.” The lack of volunteers has created some question for the future. “I don’t know if departments will combine down the road or what will happen,” McKinty said. The basic allure of the job remains, though, Tannock said. “For the alpha male, if you’ve ever been on a sports team or a football team, this is the next best thing to it,” Tannock said. “It’s helping the community and being a part of something more than just yourself.” Requirements to serve as a volunteer vary between departments, which typically pay for any costs associated. “Most departments require you to have training as a first responder or EMT,” Tannock said. In Elmwood, the minimum age for volunteers is 21 and candidates must take a 60-hour class to be trained as a first responder. First-responder classes are held regularly in the

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area, including by B.Y.E. Ambulance Service. Farmington requires EMT training because it also maintains a licensed ambulance. Akron-Princeville does not require formal training to volunteer, but holds ongoing monthly training sessions – as do most departments. Yates City also has a cadet program for high schoolers age 14 and up. Anyone interested in volunteering should call the non-emergency num-

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Billtown board OKs bids for Ag classroom By JEFF LAMPE

WILLIAMSFIELD – Depending on bids from contractors, Williamsfield could have a renovated classroom for Agriculture students by next fall. The Williamsfield School Board Monday voted unanimously to seek bids for remodeling of the current Ag classroom and entryway. “Timing is critical” in lining up favorable bids for the classroom project Weekly Post Staff Writer

said Board member Brian Howard, reporting for the Building Committee. Both the Building and Finance committees suggested delaying for one year work on an Ag Lab facility to allow for more planning of that space. Estimated cost of the two Ag projects is $457,000, Howard said. The hope is to have bids back by the next board meeting on April 9 and to start construction

on the classroom this summer. The board also approved moving a “student creation space” to the design phase. Plans to rework the south entrance and parking area were temporarily tabled after estimates “came back quite high” according to Howard. He said there was less of a crunch to get bids for that project due to the nature of the work and hopes to have more information at the next meeting. The Board voted in favor of a Finance Committee recommendation to cap spending on Fiscal Year 2019 construction projects at $632,500. That means any projects beyond the Ag rooms will depend on how much money is left. Bricks and mortar were not the only topic of Monday’s meeting, as the Board also voted to apply for waivers from the Illinois State Board of Education to accommodate efforts to create a competency-based high school graduation pilot program. “This is exciting work our staff is doing,” Superintendent Tim Farquer said of the competency-

based learning program, which takes a different approach to the traditional high school education model. In other action, the Board: • Approved renewal of a football coop with MidCounty, but delayed a vote on the baseball and softball agreements with ROWVA. • Approved replacing interior classroom locksets with push-button models that can be opened from the inside and approved an exterior door-check routine designed to improve safety. • Voted to allow homeschool student Mariah Fleming to participate in IHSA activities (most likely softball and cheerleading) as a freshman next fall. • Approved the following: Adam Doubet as fulltime transportation director starting July 1, 2018, to replace Mick Chandlee, whose retirement from the same position was also approved; `Sam Secrist as JV baseball coach, Sam Doubet as assistant middle school track coach; volunteer baseball coaches Jesse Ponce, Jake Libby, James Sams, Shelton Adcock and Farquer; volunteer softball coaches Bob Aldred and Cory Garza.

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OBITUARIES Stephen R. Shipley Allen

BRIMFIELD – Stephen Richard Shipley Allen, 29, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Hazelton, Idaho, passed away on Feb. 28, 2018. Stephen was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sept. 12, 1988, son of Stephen and Susan Shipley. Stephen graduated from Valley High School in Hazelton, class of 2007. He loved sports and riding and his motorcycle. Stephen is survived by his Allen daughter Adalynn Allen of Kimberly, mother Susan Allen of Hazelton, grandmother Wilma Shipley of Brimfield, uncle David (Cathy) Shipley of Yates City, aunt Barbara Shipley of Brimfield, cousins Melissa (Tom) Jacobus, Mindy (Josh) Bruner, Molly (Seth) Gilles all of Brimfield and cousins Micalene (Tyler) Armstrong of Edwards and Jennifer (Rusty) Craig of Laura. He will be missed by all.

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YATES CITY – Mildred “Evalyn” Brewer, 94, of Knoxville, formerly of Yates City, passed away at 3:30 a.m., on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was born on June 23, 1923, to Albert and Missie (Bradley) Olive,

This Week’s Obituaries • Stephen Shipley Allen, 29, Brimfield • Jane Anderson, 66, Farmington • Mildred E. Brewer, 94, Yates City • Dale H. Carlson, 95, Kickapoo • Arthur D. Dunn, 83, Brimfield • Robert J. Palley, 92, Farmington • Lois P. Platt, 89, Farmington • Verda M. Roberts, 92, Farmington • Mary E. Rosebecke, 67, Princeville • Denise M. Sellers, 52, Williamsfield We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.

in Loretto, Tenn. They preceded her in death. She married John R. Brewer on Dec. 24, 1940, in Lawrenceberg, Tenn. He preceded her in death in December of 1991. Surviving are five children, Sue (George) Clark of Galesburg, Jane (late Bob) Clark of Yates City, John R. (Bonnie) Brewer, Jr. of Yates City, Tom J. (Barbara) Brewer of Tremont, and Michael W. Brewer of Galesburg; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Morgan Brewer, seven siblings, and one grandchild, Debra Sue Clark. Evalyn was a housewife and ran Evalyn’s Café in Yates City for many years. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 17, 2018,

at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Yates City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Assembly of God Church in Elmwood. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

Jane Anderson

FARMINGTON – Jane Ellen Anderson, 66, of Farmington died Feb. 27 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. She was born on July 24, 1951, in Canton to the late Frances Henrietta (Pictor) Whited and Raymont Allen Whited. Survivors include her children, Jeremy, Joshua and Jonna, and their father, Jerry Anderson. A celebration of life will be held at The Moose in Farmington on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. Donations can be made at the celebration to The Women of The Moose, as well as the family for memorial costs.

Arthur D. Dunn

BRIMFIELD – Arthur D. Dunn, 83, of Brimfield died March 8, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Coles County, Illinois, the son of Arthur D. and Beulah M. Sutton Dunn. He married Mary-

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OBITUARIES Ellen Collier on June 20, 1953, in Effingham. She survives. Also surviving are three children, Victoria (Greg) Mall, Monica (Stuart) Baumann and Arthur (Christy) Dunn Jr.; five grandchildren, Jeremy Baumann, Sarah (Casey) Mall-Pavich, Nathan (Emily Korsmo) Mall, Ariel (David) Sauls and Abigail (Matthew) Freer; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Kellen, Owen and Kendall. Further surviving are one brother, Delbert (Stelma) Dunn. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Brimfield Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Donald L. Blasing will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., also at the church. Condolences may be left online at www.peoriafuneral.com.

Dale Harlan Carlson

KICKAPOO – Dale Harlan Carlson, 95, of Peoria died March 4, 2018. He was born to Elmer and Grace (Jones) Carlson on Sept. 23, 1922, in Galva. Dale enlisted Oct. 1, 1942, and served in the Air Force for the next three years, where, he was assigned to the 8th Air Force and the 303rd bomb group, 359th Squadron. Dale is survived by his three children; Cindy (Keith) Worner of Green Valley, Rick (Rosemary) Carlson of Plattsburg, Mo., and David Carlson of Peoria; three grandchildren; Jenny (Aaron) Heider, Sarah (Vic) Fabris, and Rachel Carlson; and one greatgrandchild; Violet Heider. Cremation rites have been entrusted

with Davison Fulton Woolsey Wilton in Peoria. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.DavisonFulton.com.

rural Knox County to Orval and Marie (Buck) Toomer. She married Donald L. Roberts on April 22, 1944, in Lewistown. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2007. Surviving are two children, Sheldon (Marie) Roberts of Smithfield and Verda J. Roberts of Farmington; daughter-in-law, Carol Roberts; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Mary Sill. Services were March 10 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Burial was in Maryville Cemetery in Bryant. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Robert J. Palley

FARMINGTON – Robert J. Palley, 92, of Farmington has died. Arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington.

Lois P. Platt

FARMINGTON – Lois P. (Hill) Platt, 89, of Farmington died March 7, 2018, at Farmington Country Manor. She was born to Harvey and Ollie Mae (Harris) Hill on Aug. 20, 1928, in Sheller, Ill.. Lois married Robert Clinton Platt, on Sept. 1, 1945. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2005. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Andrea) Platt, William (Josephine) Platt; five grandchildren, Stacy Ogborn, Brad Platt, Paula Chapman, Suzanne (Tim) Unser, and Jennifer Platt; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Doris (Merle) Coffey, and brother, Jerry (Roseann) Hill. A funeral service was held March 12 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial followed at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.DavisonFulton.com.

Mary E. Rosebecke

PRINCEVILLE – Mary E. Rosebecke, 67, of Princeville died on March 9. A memorial service was March 13, 2018 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Burial was to be in Brimfield Township Cemetery.

Denise Marie Sellers

Verda M. Roberts

FARMINGTON – Verda M. Roberts, 92, of Farmington died March 4 at Farmington Country Manor. She was born on July 15, 1925, in

WILLIAMSFIELD – Denise Marie “Nee Nee” Sellers, 52, Williamsfield died March 11 at her home. Survivors include her husband, Bob; her children, Jessica (Beau) Coulter, and Emily; her grandchildren, Lillian, Victoria and Oliver; and her dad, LaVerne Wamboldt. A celebration of life service will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Williamsfield American Legion, located at 222 N. State Route 180 in Williamsfield. Condolences may be left online at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY COIN/ARTIFACT AUCTION The following collection of very nice coins and artifacts will be sold at the Williamsfield American Legion located at 222 N. State Rt. 180 in Williamsfield, IL. (On the east side of Rt. 180 at the north edge of town), on

SATURDAY MARCH 17TH, 2018 – AT 10:00 A.M. NOTE: This is a very brief description of the many nice coins and artifacts. See artifact pictures online and our Facebook page. The auction will be conducted gallery style with coins and artifacts being sold alternately, so plan to attend on time. This is a larger auction than it appears.. ARTIFACTS: Over 100 flint pieces consisting of Dove tails, Hardin Barbs, Thebes and other archaic artifacts–full and 3/4 grooved axes, 2 adj.–celts –hammer stone–awls–Medina–Dalton–lint tools–spades–hoes– Turkey Tail–discoidal–many old broken flint pieces – gauges – graham cave point–pottery chards–nice pendant and much more–many size varieties. COINS: Over 20 Morgan Dollars ranging from 1878-1921 (some VG to UC)—numerous Peace Dollars ranging from 1922-26 (VG to UC)—other Morgan and Peace Dollars—1968, 69, 70 and 72 Proof set—1947 proof set—1893 Col. Half dollar—1907 Barber and 1920 Pilgrim half dollars— Walking Liberty halves—many silver Franklin halves—Pre 64 and other Kennedys—Barber and many other silver quarters—Bi. Quarters—1852 half seated dimes—1897 Queen Victoria dime--large amount of Barber, Mercury and Roosevelt silver dimes—1897-1929 Liberty nickels—hundreds of older Jefferson and Buffalo nickels—1852 3 Cent silver piece– 1860’s 2 cent pieces–nice Large cents--nice amount of old Indian Heads in good shape (later 1800s and early 1900’s)–thousands of wheat pennies–other coins too numerous to list.

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(JIM FOLGER AND JIM GIBBS – AUCTIONEERS) WILLIAMSFIELD, IL PH. 309-368-6314 or 309-879-2373 EMAIL: cat.2009@hotmail.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK For upcoming auctions, pictures and updates, visit our website at www.folgerauction.com No lunch Service at this auction.

AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) 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 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12

Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor David Mustain

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 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)

DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am

DOUGLAS Douglas United Methodist Church Pastor Krey Leesman 484 3rd St. Yates City, IL 61572 (NOTE: Church is actually lo-

cated in Douglas) Sun. worship: 8:30 a.m.

EDWARDS

(309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am

Bethany Baptist Church

Elmwood Baptist Church

7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm

Pastor TBA 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm

Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass

United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221

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elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am

Sunday School: 10:15 am

FARMINGTON

Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am

New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am

WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church

Williamsfield United Methodist Church Pastor Jennifer Lynn Bradford Seder 430 N.. Chicago Ave. Williamsfield (309) 639-2389 Sun. School 9:30 am Hospitality (coffee & finger foods) 10:30 am Sun. Worship 11 am

YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm

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Prairie Park hosting Easter events HANNA CITY – Wildlife Prairie Park has a variety of events planned for Easter weekend. On Friday, March 30, from 9 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. is the Photo Egg Hunt. Follow clues around the Park and earn a prize at the end. Hunt cost is $4 per person plus admission for the day. On Saturday, March 31, the Park will have special pricing. Non-member adults are $10 and children are $6. Members enjoy the flat fee of $5 per person. A buffet-style breakfast will be held March 31 from 8-11 a.m. at Prairie Hall. Reservations are required. Cost for adults is $12.95 and $9.95 for children. Members get a 10 By The Weekly Post

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Wildlife Prairie Park has Easter Egg hunts on Saturday, March 31.

percent discount. Following breakfast, a Giant Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Pioneer Homestead at 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow for adequate parking and walking time. The hunt will be broken down into 0-2 years, 3-6 years, and 7-12 years.

On Sunday, April 1, the park has an Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for brunch and park admission is $23.95 for adults, $12.95 for children. Members receive a 10 percent discount. Reservations are required. Call (309) 676-0998. Learn more online at WildlifePrairiePark.org.

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Pages From The Past 10 Years Ago Cost of the Peoria County Farm Bureau annual Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar Breakfast was 65 cents. 20 Years Ago Elmwood students named Illinois State Scholars were Whitney Roudebush, daughter of Dennis and Karen Roudebush, and Jason Bridges, son of James Patrick and Nancy Bridges. 30 Years Ago Butch Self and Darren Wight of Williamsfield received a Superior Rating award for their trombone duet, “Salute to Honor” at the Solo and Ensemble Contest at Illini Bluffs School in Glasford. Also receiving a Superior Rating for her vocal solo “My Lovely Cecilia” was Donna Morris. Cynthia Husemann won the Elmwood Junior High spelling bee and

was to appear on Channel 25 in the Peoria County Spelling Bee. 40 Years Ago The Farmington Silver Gloves Boxing Club sponsored a boxing card that included 19 bouts. Vaughn Kumlander of Yates City defeated Steve Lance of Cuba in one of the matches. A long-haired man clad in denim robbed the Exchange State Bank of Brimfield of more than $5,000. 50 Years Ago On March 14, the Peoria Journal Star helicopter brought Miss Sally Whelan and four other newspaper staff members and newspaper material to Williamsfield to be used in classrooms. Meeting with them were English teachers Joe Klein and Anita Wight, Principal Robert Cooper and Superintendent Robert Hickman. Fire destroyed the Princeville Methodist Church. Loss was esti-

To help several people downsize and help settle some small estates a public auction will be held at 7642 Grain Bin Road, Toulon.

mated at $100,000. 60 Years Ago Sparks from a cutting torch ignited fuel oil at the Midland Tipple, causing several thousands dollars worth of damage. 70 Years Ago Heavy rains sent area rivers and creeks out of their banks and washed out bridges and covered highways near Edwards, Oak Hill and in the Princeville and Duncan communities. 90 Years Ago A grass fire along the Santa Fe right-of-way started creosote-soaked timbers on fire near the Johnson Oil Company storage tanks in Princeville, causing concern for the safety of nearby homes. 120 Years Ago The Peoria Evening Times sold annual subscriptions to Laura residents for just $1 per year.

PUBLIC AUCTION Wednesday, March 21 @ 5:00pm HOUSEHOLD: Amana side by side refrigerator, matching Amana washer and electric dryer, upright freezer, electric stove, portable dishwasher, king size bed, twin bed, leather recliner, pictures, mirrors, ding room table 6 chairs and several leaves, modern 4 shelf barrister cabinet, dressers, kitchen wares, utensils, area rugs, small heaters, nice coffee table, flatware, Jacks pizza oven, DVD’s, cook books, sewing supplies, 2 like new queen size beds, like new futon, 2 flat screen tvs, air purifiers, small computer desk, dressers and night stands, small kitchen appliances. ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES: Beanie Babies, some costume jewelry, some foreign coins, glassware, old toys, old table, Barlow, Old Timer, Frontier, Western, Solingen knives, Bulls Eye pocket watch, Elgin pocket watch, Mickey Mouse items, German made mantle clock, 2 Coach purses, red Fenton basket, Fenton pedestal dish, pink depression pcs, Cherished Teddies, Ertl Christmas ornaments, crock bowl, doilies, Longaberger basket, dolls, Nocturne Yamaka china set for 12, hand painted plates, snack sets, scrap books. TOOLS and OUTDOORS: picnic table w/bench, newer gas grill, 6’ pool table, yard tools, hand tools, shovels, rakes, MTD push mower, pressure washer, wheelbarrow, pet taxi, yard ornaments. This a condensed list as we are still unpacking and I am expecting more to come in this week. For pictures and updates please go to auctionzip.com or my facebook page.

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ORWIG AUCTION AND APPRAISAL Joe Orwig • 309-361-0397 Cash , good check or credit cards accepted. There will be 3% handling fee on all credit card charges. Restrooms and lunch stand available, we may run 2 rings so come prepared. Announcements day of auction take precedence over any other previous information.

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CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 GARAGE SALES HUGE SHED SALE 6123 S. Clauson Rd, Glasford Friday, March 23 - 8 am-6 pm Sat., March 24 - 8 am-6 pm Sunday, March 25 - 9 am-3 pm Take S. Trivoli Rd towards Glasford to Todd School Rd. then to Clauson Rd. or take Hanna City-Glasford Blacktop in Hanna City to Todd School to Clauson. Follow Signs. Our family has kept as much as we possibly can of a 80+ plus year collection of amazing treasures! 100’s of dolls including compositions from early 1900’s, Mattel character dolls from TV shows from 70’s (some in boxes), many dolls from 1950-60’s. Lots of toys, from 1940-80’s, including metal toys, Disney, Fisher Price, Straw-

berry Shortcake, Holly Hobbie, and Barbies. Large assortment of old and vintage doll furniture. Lots of miniatures for doll houses or fairy gardens. Antique furniture including glass hutch, small tables, stools, and chairs. Antique dishes including pieces of Germany, France and Willow Ware. Many Oriental pieces. Antique pictures. Lots of misc. Please plan on joining us. Our 40 x 80 shed is heated and full of very neat, clean vintage and antique items! Cash only please! Any questions phone or text (309) 224-6933. RAIN OR SHINE SALE 202 N. Palm, Elmwood Friday, March 16 - 8 am-7 pm Sat., March 17 - 8 am–2 pm Kitchen island/4 stools, small kitchen table/2 chairs, vintage

NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) LEO EUGENE CHRISTIAN, Deceased ) No. 18 P 64 Notice is given to creditors of the death of LEO EUGENE CHRISTIAN on December 30, 2009. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to WILLIAM L. CHRISTIAN, E8763 Hogsback Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin, and RICHARD D. CHRISTIAN, 103 North 6th Street, Dunlap, Illinois, as Co-Executors, whose attorney of record is KERRY R. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P.O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 8th day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, March 8, 2018. WILLIAM L. CHRISTIAN and RICHARD D. CHRISTIAN, Co-Executors of the Estate of EILEEN B. CHRISTIAN, Deceased Kerry R. Cordis The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue BY: (S) Kerry R. Cordis P. O. Box 445 Attorney for Estate Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616

linens & crocheted pieces, tablecloths, school desk, cookbooks, afghans, Quesadilla maker, antique Rocker, Tupperware, kitchen & bath towels, full size comforter/2 shams, LOTS of misc. DANNY GERMAN RESIDENCE 400 N. Kellogg, Yates City Sat., March 17 - 8 am-Noon Miscellaneous items including Lenox and Hallmark Jim Shore Santas, men’s leather coat, picture frames, collection of glass electric insulators.

HELP WANTED • TRUCK DRIVERS: Must have CDL. Stahl Ready Mix Concrete, Wyoming, IL. Apply in person. • LABORERS: Armour Roofing Inc. of Dahinda is looking for laborers. We average 20 hours a week with 30-40 hours during some weeks in July and August. Must have transportation to

Dahinda. Pay ranges from $12$15/hour. Please contact us at (309) 879-2634. • DRIVER: Part-time driver and yard help. Must have class "A" or "B" CDL. Available six days a week (no Sundays). Please call: Mark (309) 678-8956 or Gene (309) 678-8952. • HELP WANTED: Part-time maintenance, flexible hours, pay depending on job. Must have drivers license and dependable transportation. Work includes light plumbing, electrical, painting, yard work, etc. Call (407) 921-3692. • FULL-TIME CUSTOM APPLICATOR: Local agricultural company seeks full time custom applicator. Prior experience and CDL (will assist obtaining) preferred. Call Ag-Land FS Brimfield Plant (309) 446-3318.

NOTICE OF SALE of Property Owned by the Village of Williamsfield, Illinois and Invitation to Bid Thereon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Village of Williamsfield, Illinois will receive sealed bids for the purchase, under the successful bid, of the fee simple interest in the following real property: The South 120 feet of even width of Tract Numbered One in the Cation Parkview Addition to the Village of Williamsfield, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, situated in the County of Knox in the State of Illinois. Parcel Identification Number: 12-23-158-005 which property is generally located at 214 N. Olive Street, Williamsfield, Illinois 61489 and is currently a single-family residence. Bids for the purchase of the aforesaid interest in the above-described property are hereby invited and will be received by the Village Board at the Williamsfield Village Hall at 114 E Gale St., Williamsfield, IL 61489, or by mail at the below address. Said proposals shall be addressed to: The Village of Williamsfield, Illinois c/o Mary Rice, Village Clerk PO Box 398 Williamsfield, Illinois 61489 and shall bear the legend “PROPOSAL – SALE OF 214 N. OLIVE” and the name and address of the bidder. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Williamsfield at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd, 2018, at the Village Hall, 114 E. Gale St, Williamsfield, IL 61489. A contract may be awarded to the highest bidder whose bid is found to be in the best interests of the Village of Williamsfield. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The Village Board further reserve the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within 30 days after the bids have been opened and publicly read.

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FOR RENT • FARMINGTON: 517 Court St., Farmington. Small 1-2 bedroom house, washer & dryer hook-up, water and garbage provided, nice yard. Available March 12. Call (309) 337-8006 for more info or to schedule an appointment. • ELMWOOD: Small 2 bedroom house, appliances furnished, large yard. (309) 742-8608 • BRIMFIELD: 2-3 bedroom w/detached garage.Large yard. Water paid. On school bus route for Brimfield. Stove & fridge furnished. No laundry, nearest laundry is 15 min. away in Elmwood. NO pets.1 yr lease. $675/mo Deposit $675. Call Brandi at (309) 678-1721. • ELMWOOD: 2 bedroom duplex, includes stove and refrigerator, washer and dryer hook ups. $625/month plus security deposit. Phone (309) 678-6308. • ELMWOOD: 1 bedroom upstairs apartment in downtown Elmwood. Great location. Need to see to appreciate. Available immediately. Washer/dryer connections, all kitchen appliances provided. Garbage & water service included in rent. Security deposit, first month’s rent and one year lease required. $550 per month. No pets allowed. Serious

inquiries only (309) 742-8373. • WILLIAMSFIELD: 2 Bedroom apartment, includes stove, refrigerator, water, NO pets. $450 per month rent plus $450 deposit. Call (309) 221-5514.

FOR SALE • GRAIN BINS & HAY: Grain bins - 3,500-bushel grain bins, 18 ft. diameter, 7 ring, small door, good condition $350 each; Grass hay-square bales-no rain - $4 per bale. (309) 635-4575. • MISC.: Full-size basketball goal $40. Folding ping-pong table w/ accessories $75 or $100 for both if you pick up. (309) 446-9270. Brimfield.

SERVICES • SALVAGE: Buying junk autos and farm equipment. Appliance pick-up. Call Doug Lofgren at Spoon River Salvage (309) 2998531. • MOWING: Looking for yards to mow in Elmwood for upcoming year. Call/text (309) 415-0296.

THANK YOU • FREE ADS: Free Thank You ads are available in this space each week. Email thank-you notes to news@wklypost.com or call (309) 741-9790.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BRIMFIELD-MILLBROOK MULTI-TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the BRIMFIELD-MILLBROOK MULTI-TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the home of BOBBIE PHILBEE, Multi-Township Assessment Clerk, who resides at 21512 North Washington Street, Laura, Illinois, from and after 9:00 O'Clock A. M., the 16th day of March, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN hereby that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:00 O'Clock P.M., on the 16th day of April, 2018, at the BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP BUILDING, located on South Adams Street, in Brimfield, Illinois, in this Multi-Township Assessment District and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Multi-Township Board of Trustees, at the Meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 7th day of March, 2018. BOBBIE PHILBEE, Clerk, Brimfield-Millbrook MultiTownship Assessment District.

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Members of Princeville’s regional and sectional champion 8th grade girls volleyball team include: Front Row (left to right): Julianne Kielion, Caitlyn Thole, Grace Sorbel, Kiara Cihla, Andrea Powers and Kate Colgan. Back Row: Coach Josie Kielion, Bridget Gilroy, Olivia Rhoads, Grace Presley, Amber Brawley, Kat Hunt, Jesenia Horton-Meza, Hope Harwood, Olivia Menold, Bri Olshawsky and Coach Anna Schupbach.

Princeville girls headed to state in VB ABINGDON – Despite moving up in class, the Princeville girls 8th grade volleyball team is headed to the IESA state finals. Princeville (20-2) won its IESA Class 3A sectional on Monday, topping Knoxville (15-8) 25-13, 25-12 in the sectional finals at Abingdon. By The Weekly Post

As a result, the Lady Princes will play Friday at Tolono Unity Junior High School vs. Paxton-BuckleyLoda at 4:30 p.m. in the first round of state play. Princeville was a regional volleyball winner last year in 7th grade competing in Class 7-2A, before

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falling to Mason City Illini Central in the sectionals. The move up another enrollment classs has not proven problematic for Princeville. Coached by Josie Kielion, the Lady Princes topped Tremont on March 8 to win an IESA 8-3A regional title at Farmington.

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ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Farmington dominates Canton all-star hoops CANTON – Seven Farmington players have been tabbed for the 13th annual Kiwanis Club of Canton All-Star Girls and Boys Basketball Games to be held Saturday, March 24, at Alice Ingersoll Gym. On the girls side, Farmington players invited to participate for the North Team are Morgan Powell, Megan Gilstrap and Payton Peckham. Haley Huls of Farmington is an alternate and Jim Noonan will serve as head coach of the North Team. Farmington players on the boys North Team include Judd Anderson and Jakob Uryasz, while Nick Johnson is a an alternate. Elmwood’s Vince Lenzi was also invited from among 25 high schools to play for the team and Trojans coach Josh Fugitt will lead the boys North Team. The girls game starts at 6 p.m., with the boys contest scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. A concession stand will be open throughout the event. In addition to the all-star games, the girls and boys players will be paired together in a “2ball” shooting competition that begins at 5:15 p.m. Each two-player team has one-minute to score as many baskets as possible from designated shooting spots marked on the court. Each spot is worth a different point value based on the difficulty of the shot. At the end of each one-minute round, the highest scoring team advances. “2ball” play will continue at halftime of the girls game and By The Weekly Post

conclude between the girls and boys games. Also, at halftime of the boys game, a “rainbow shot” shooting contest will take place with fans in attendance and the all-stars invited to participate. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students ages 6 through high school. IBCA all-state – Elmwood senior Vince Lenzi was a special mention pick for the IBCA Class 1A/2A AllState teams. LTC boys honors – ROWVAWilliamsfield senior Austin Batterson earned first-team all-conference honors in the Lincoln Trail Conference. Second-team picks were senior Talon Smith and freshman Cole Daily of Princeville and junior Tucker Sams of R-W. Princeville junior Justin Janssen was honorable mention. Here are complete LTC teams:

Lincoln Trail All-Conference First Team Owen Landwehr, Sr., Annawan; Ben Buresh, Sr., Annawan; Coltin Quagliano, Fr., Wethersfield; Briar Greenman, Sr., Ridgewood; Jacob Schwerbrock, Sr., Wethersfield; Rashaun King, So., Mercer County; Cooper Hoxworth, Jr., Galva; Jordan Metcalf, Sr., Mercer County; Austin Batterson, Sr., ROWVA-Williamsfield; Braden Annegers, Jr., West Central. Second Team Mason Kaiser, Sr., Galva; Quinton King, Sr., Mercer County; Brendon Shaw, Sr., Annawan; Travis Kane, Sr., Ridgewood;Talon Smith, Sr., Princeville; Payton Browning, Jr., Stark County; Toby Whitsitt, Sr., United; Cole Daily, Fr., Princeville; Blake Cheeseman, Sr, Wethersfield; Tucker Sams, Jr., ROWVA/Williamsfield; Ben Krieger, Sr., West Central. Honorable Mention Max Nuckles, Sr., Ridgewood; Nolan Hicks, Sr., Wethersfield; Dante Weathersby, Sr., An-

nawan; Jaden Dellitt, Sr., Mercer County; Justin Janssen, Jr., Princeville; Adam Johnson, Sr., United; Jacob Wolf, Sr., Annawan; Anthony Ruggles, Sr.,Mercer County; Canaan Gerber, Sr., Stark County.

Track – Watch for boys and girls high school track previews in the next two issues of The Weekly Post. ICAC girls – Senior Grace LaFollett of Elmwood, junior Kamryn Cuevas of Brimfield and Lady Indians freshman Haley Wallace were picked first-team all-conference for the ICAC this year. Second teamers included junior Montana Ledbetter of Elmwood and juniors Delaney Smith and Mallory Meinke of Brimfield. Junior Shelby Glover of Elmwood and junior Mariah Millman of Brimfield were honorable mention picks. Prairieland girls – Seniors Morgan Powell and Megan Gilstrap were first-team all-conference picks in the Prairieland Conference this year for league co-champ Farmington. Other Lady Farmers honored were senior Peyton Peckham (second team) and junior Macie Sprague (special mention). Tabbed as first teamers from Brimfield were Cuevas and Wallace, while Meinke was a secondteamer and special mention went to Delaney Smith and Millman. Elmwood’s Grace LaFollett was a second-team selection and Ledbetter earned special mention. Et cetera – Three-Point Shootout Qualifiers Brady Kreiter of Brimfield and Cooper Hoffmann of Elmwood did not advance at the IHSA state finals last weekend.

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(.370, 25 RBI, 2 home runs). Leadoff hitter Sam Hedrick is a threat on the bases, after stealing 23 bags last year. In the opener, Wessels, Caileb Johnson and senior Jimmy Houlihan each had two hits.

Seven starters are back for the Princes (16-13), who should contend for a Lincoln Trail Conference title despite possibly losing Adam Snedden for the season to a torn labrum. “We are very deep pitching-wise and have a Princeville

deep lineup with lots of options,” coach Chris Delbridge said. “Team speed is a strength.” Back to lead the hitting attack is Illinois State recruit Justin Janssen, a junior catcher/third baseman who led Princeville with 27 RBI and batted .353. Other top bats are junior leadoff hitter Matthew Butterfield (.315, .423 OBP), senior pitcher/middle infielder Peyton Elwell (.329, .390 OBP) and senior first baseman Griffin Headley (27 RBI). On the mound, Delbridge can go to LTC honorable mention seniors Elwell (3-1, 3.12 ERA) and Kirkland Herold (4-1, 2.74 ERA) as well as sophomore Brady Miller (4-3, 2.65 ERA) or 6-foot-3 senior lefthander Dylan Stalter, back after a year off.

Justin Begner takes over as varsity coach after 12 years of work with the Farmington and Brimfield JV teams. With just two starters back, he will be moving players around plenty in the early part of the season. “We’re fairly inexperienced, as last year the team was senior heavy,” Begner said. Returning senior starters Cade Lansford (.382) and Nick Johnson (.260) will pitch and play middle infield. Sophomore catcher Ben Behrens will be a key to the season. “He has his work cut out for him working with all of our pitchers, but I think he is picking up their tendencies and strong suits pretty quickly,” Begner said. The Farmers opened with an 11-2 loss to Chillicothe on Monday. Lansford and Johnson both had hits. Farmington

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There’s a new coach leading the Cougars, as well, but Arnie Gonzalez is not new to the varsity. He was head coach at Galesburg for 18 years before retiring last spring. While originally not planning to get back into coaching, he was lured back to the diamond in large part by Billtown Superintendent Tim Farquer. So far Gonzalez likes what he sees of R-W. “What I’m finding out about these kids is they want to learn and they want to do more,” Gonzalez said. “It’s rejuvenated me, quite honestly, from a baseball standpoint.” ROWVA-Williamsfield

Still to be seen is who will play where, as Gonzalez expects to move players around and follow strict 40-pitch limits early in the season. “There may be some games we sacrifice because we’re experimenting with different lineups,” Gonzalez said. “And I’m OK with that early in the year.” He also urges R-W fans to follow the Cougars in action via Twitter at @RW_cougars_base. Top returnees from a 916 finisher look to be seniors Austin Batterson and Charlie Gibbons and juniors Tucker Sams and Jason Clark.

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area softball programs.

Last year’s 22-5 Lady Indians team basically returns everybody this spring and can’t wait to get started. Senior centerfielder Grace LaFollett (.447, four home runs and 25 RBI) received all-state recognition in 2017. Senior utility player Grace Scherler (.347, 23 RBI) picked up all-conference honors, as did senior pitcher/first baseman Alyssa Roll (10-6 pitching with a 2.39 ERA). Junior Montana Ledbetter (12-0, 157 strikeouts, 1.31 ERA) is solid on the mound and at the plate, where she hit five home runs and drove in 24 runs to earn all-state mention. Infielder Delaney Smith (.329, one home run, 20 RBI) and third baseman Lindsay Stenger (.339, one home run, 19 RBI) will be among juniors who will be very busy. Sophomore Olivia Gilles (.333, two home runs, 15 RBI) looks to be with others in the plan, and freshman Haley Wallace will add depth to the pitching. “We have great kids coming back and coming up with talent who are working hard,” Brimfield-Elmwood coach Kurt Juerjens said. Farmington Farmington will look to build off a regional championship in 2017 with a number of key position returnees and several young pitchers. Gone by graduation is solid Brimfield-Elmwood

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strikeout hurler Alli Sprague, who was good for an average of eight whiffs per game. She also paced the team in home runs and extra base hits. Leftfielder Olivia Roper and her .350 batting average will also be missed. Veteran coach Jeni Fauser will look for help inside the circle from Nicole Hahn, who will also spend a lot of time at first base. Sophomores Kloey Wheeler and Jenna West should get some pitching opportunities as well as freshman Erica Pasley. All-conference catcher and power hitter Macie Sprague returns as a team leader. Experienced centerfielder Emily Buster will facilitate the outfield, while Paige Vallianatos is back at third to handle the hot corner. “We are young this season, but those players have regional winning experience from last year. Our defense should be fine, but we have to hope our young pitching, especially Kloey Wheeler and Jenna West, can hold up,” coach Fauser said. “We play a tough schedule versus 3A schools and good confer-

ence teams, which we hope will help us in post season play.” ROWVA-Williamsfield ROWVA-Williamsfield (5-20 last season) has a hopeful outlook this spring with a good corps of sophomores and freshmen anxious to compete along with some seasoned veterans who want to make significant progress for the co-op program. Catcher Hannah Sheff, outfielder Haley Howard and first baseman Bailey Howard have moved on following their years of play. But Tina Fogelsong, the team pitching and hitting leader in recent years, returns and can also play shortstop to open the door for younger pitchers to get some opportunities. The Lady Cougars also bring some experience up the middle of the field with catcher Gionna Ott, centerfielder Erin Holden, and second baseman Paige Swanson returning. Sophomore Kelsey Bishop will see innings in the outfield. The incoming freshmen group will include Kalyn Garza (third and pitcher), Molly Blust (catcher, pitcher and third) and Katelyn Aldred (pitcher). “We’ll have some pitching depth this year, and that’s important to build on. Our hitting and defense look to be better,” coach Joel Zaiser said. “We’re hopeful for this season, believing that we’ll be very much making progress.”

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age, 51 hits and 53 runs scored. Shortstop Jessica For The Weekly Post Devries also moved on, Times have been good following a 2017 perfor Princeville softball formance of .427, 34 RBI and coach Chad Gardner and 36 runs. by way of two straight Helping Holt in 2018, IHSA trophies, second in with plenty of postseason 2016 and third in 2017 (a experience, is senior third 26-9 record). baseman Caitlin Pullen This season, number who bring a .381 one pitcher senior batting average, Haley Holt re36 runs and 36 turns with 23 of RBI. those wins, a stelCenter field is lar 1.55 ERA and also nailed down 154 strikeouts of by another senior, opposing batters. Chloe Lane, who Additionally, hit .348 and Holt helped her crossed the plate cause last year Pullen 33 times during with a .333 batlast year’s campaign. ting average and 31 RBI. “We do have some Obviously, that’s a good start for any team to holes to fill. We lost six overall to graduation, but build from. have six seniors this year As usually happens with every school team in to contribute,” Gardner said. “We have three junevery sport, graduation iors that will be competcan take a toll. Second ing for playing time, sacker and leadoff hitter along with a good group Natalie Cokel took with of sophomores. I’m exher a .500 batting aver-

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While new coaches have taken over the varsity baseball programs at Farmington and ROWVA-Williamsfield, the faces are much more familiar at Brimfield-Elmwood and Princeville. Here’s a preview of the season, which for several teams is already underway. Weekly Post Staff Writer

With 13 players, seven starters and the top three hitters back from a 16-13 season that ended in a regional title game loss, Coach Brandon Porter expects the Indians to be improved. “If we play consistent baseball, we have a chance to be really good this season,” Porter said. “We are an experienced team with 10 seniors.” Top seniors figure to be Ethan Jehle and Tyler Baysingar, both of whom will pitch but have been slowed by injuries from basketball season. In their absence, the top arm is likely sophomore Tyler Wessels. who Wessels also catches and led the team with a .402 batting average and had 21 runs batted in (RBI). Porter said as many as 12 players may pitch this spring. In a season-opening 9-3 win over Dyersburg, Tenn., juniors Parker Pillman and Parker Brodine scattered eight hits for the victory. Other top hitters figure to be sophomore Ashton Johnson (.395) and his junior brother Caileb Johnson Brimfield-Elmwood

Senior Haley Holt is back to handle pitching duties for Princeville after winning 23 games last season en route to a third-place finish. Holt also hit .333. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

cited to get to work to put the pieces together.”

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