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Bond sought for B.Y.E. building By JEFF LAMPE
ELMWOOD – The general public has a chance to learn more about a proposed new building for B.Y.E. Ambulance service at informational meetings to be held the next two Sundays. Meetings will be from 1-3 p.m. on March 19 and 26 at the current B.Y.E. building at 108 E. Hawthorne St. in Elmwood. B.Y.E. has been working in conjunction with the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District (ERFPD) on plans for a proposed building For The Weekly Post
that would be built between Elmwood and Yates City on farm land north of Illinois Route 8. The latest version of the building, which has been altered since the Elmwood Fire department withdrew from the project, is for a 6,640-square foot structure with three 45-foot ambulance bays, living quarters for B.Y.E. staff, a meeting/training room, storage room, offices and bathrooms. According to Dave Wagner of the ERFPD, the guaranteed maximum cost is $1.8 million. To finance that, the ERFPD is
asking voters to support a bond issue in the upcoming April 4 election. The meetings are a chance for voters to ask questions and to become familiar with the plans. Based on calculations by ERFPD attorney Stephanie Schmieg, the estimated annual tax increase would be $1.44 per acre for landowners, $87.38 per year for the owner of a $100,000 home and $193.94 per year for the owner of a $200,000 home. “So far what I’ve heard has been positive,” Wagner said. “People Continued on Page 8
Here is the architect’s rendering of a proposed new B.Y.E. Ambulance building to be built between Elmwood and Yates City.
Elmwood, Millbrook candidate bios
MARCH IN THE MIDWEST Yes, some were wearing shorts and t-shirts in mid-February. But that didn’t stop Mother Nature from dropping one last snowstorm on the area Monday, when about 3 inches of wet snow accumulated. With any luck, that snow will be the last of the season – and will not have much impact on plants like this forsythia, which was tricked into thinking spring had arrived. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
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Budget woes force change in polling places By JEFF LAMPE
Voters in parts of Brimfield, Kickapoo and Hanna City planning to head to the polls for the April 4 election should double check they are still voting in the same polling place. Budget constraints in For The Weekly Post
The Weekly Post’s ongoing publication of area candidates’ profiles for April 4’s election continues with contested races from Millbrook Township (where five candidates are running for four Trustee positions, and two candidates are vying for the Road Commissioner post) and Elmwood Township (where six candidates are competing for the four Trustee slots). ELMWOOD Township Board William L. Atwood: I have been community oriented most of my life since moving here in 1970. The first thing I did was to join Elmwood Fire Department and served for 23 years and held an office most of that time. Then I was Township Road Commissioner for 28 years after working 10 years part-time for the previous road commissioner. There is an opening here and I feel I have 28 years of working with trustees and feel like I pretty much know what their job is. I feel like I’ve got a little time left in me that I can give back and support the community more. Ronald “Gene” Gibson, 70: I am now serving the unexpired term of the late Dale Slagel. I
Peoria County caused the county elections board to make changes in nine polling places. Area voters impacted include: Precinct Jubilee 1 – Moving from Jubilee Township Hall to Brimfield Public Library, 111 S. Galena St. in Brimfield.
Precinct Jubilee 2 – Moving from Jubilee Township Hall to Kickapoo Township Hall, 10025 W. Route 150, Edwards. Precinct Logan 1 – Moving from Logan Township Building to Hanna City United Methodist Church, 12208 W. Farmington Road, Hanna City.
The Board of Election Commissioners said it has mailed new Voter Registration Cards to all registered voters affected by these changes. The card is not required to be shown prior to voting. To learn more, call the election commissioners board at (309) 494-8963.
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ELECTION: Millbrook Township information Continued from Page 1
have been married to my wife Peggy for 48 years and we have two adult daughters. We are life-long residents of the community. I am a veteran, a member of the American Legion and the Elmwood Kiwanis. I am active with the United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Unity Point Methodist Hospital. I am retired from farming and from the American Red Cross. I am looking to serve our community in additional ways. James W. Grimm, 67: I have a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering from the
University of Wisconsin, and I moved to Elmwood in 1972 and began working for Midland Coal Company and Mid State Coal Company, where I worked for 18 years. My wife Joyce and I have three sons raised and educated in Elmwood. During my time with the mines, I worked with Township Road Commissioners in Elmwood, Salem, Fairview and Victoria townships involving road closings, replacement and maintenance. I have served on the board for the Elmwood Township Community Center since the building came under the control of the Township. Mark Kemper, 83: I am a candidate for reelection as Trustee of Elmwood Township. I have served in this position since being appointed on Nov. 14, 1995. I was born and raised on a farm in eastern Iowa. After serving two year in the U.S. Army in Alaska, I attended Iowa State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. In 1962, we moved to Illinois to work for Central Illinois Light Co. I retired in 1995. I also serve on the Regional Board of School Trustees, where I’ve been president since 1996. I’d appreciate your vote for reelection. Donnie Meehan: Meehan did not respond to requests for information. Wyatt McCoy, 24: I’ve lived in Elmwood most of my life and I am running
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for Elmwood Township Trustee because my grandmother, Betty Morse, has been on the Board for many, many years and it has always interested me. I want to help out the township/community by doing my part in making sure everything continues to remain in order. I think it is a good idea that someone from my generation gets involved with our township/community. MILLBROOK Township Board R. Andy Carroll, 39: I have lived in Brimfield my whole life. I have been employed with Martin Sullivan for 20 years and help farm in my spare time. Dallas Dean Creason: Creason did not respond to requests for information. Jerome Weistart, 59: I am a longtime resident of Millbrook Township, residing on our family’s Centennial Farm. Having served as a Millbrook Township Trustee for 12 year, I have had the experience of working with the township budget, voting on the acceptance or rejection of bills, helped address concerns of the residents of the community, kept an eye on community interests, and acted as representative for Millbrook Township at the Townships of Illinois Conference in Springfield held annually. I have enjoyed working with the people of Millbrook Township. I respect-
fully request your vote on April 4. Dennis Whittaker, incumbent: Dennis Whittaker did not respond to requests for information. Douglas Whittaker, incumbent: Douglas Whittaker did not respond to requests for information. MILLBROOK Road Commissioner Michael Harwood, 43: I reside in rural Laura. I’ve always loved heavy equipment and road construction. I am a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 649. I am a journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator. I have extensive experience building and maintaining roads and ditches. I have removed snow with various machines and actually enjoy snowy conditions. It would be my honor to serve Millbrook Township. Millbrook is a great place and I look forward to the challenge of making it better. Matthew Perham, 39: I have 25 years’ experience operating equipment and 9 years of experience working with the Millbrook Township Road Commissioner, along with a working relationship with current board members. I also have experience creating and maintaining budgets. I have a goal of up-keeping the roads to the best of quality while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. I’d appreciate your vote.
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s Historical Meeting – (March 16), 6:30 p.m. your upcoming event to Elmwood Historical news@wklypost.com. at Morrison and Mary Society Meeting TuesWiley Library, Elmday (March 21), 7 p.m. wood. s Fish Fries – St. Patrick’s Church of at Lorado Taft Museum House. Refreshments served after meeting. Elmwood Fish Fries, Friday (March s School Board – Farmington meet 17), March 24, 31, and April 7. Adults the candidates for school board night $9, kids $4. Catfish, shrimp, sides and Wednesday (March 22), 6:30 p.m., high dessert. school auditorium. Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club and Future Events Brimfield Fire Department fish fry, Fris Memory Loss – Alzheimer’s Assoday (March 17), 31, and April 14, 4:30ciation program on Memory Loss, De7 p.m. at Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club. mentia and Alzheimer’s Disease March s Youth League – Elmwood Summer 23, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., Morrison and Youth League baseball, softball and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood. Spetee-ball sign ups Saturday (March 18), cialist Jenna Wachtveitl presents free 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Presbyterian program. Register (309) 681-1100. Church, Elmwood. Visit www.elm-
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Rambling through central Illinois remembering the bitter disappointment of waking to a certain snow day, only to learn that the evil school superintendent didn’t get the memo. uuu Every few months, I get a letter in the mail that angers me. No, it’s not the water bill or the bank statement, those are just depressing. What drives me over the top is the occasional letJeff ter from Ameren LAMPE comparing the energy usage in my home to that of “similar homes in my neighborhood.” Perhaps you’ve received the same letter: it shows everybody else is an energy miser while you are apparently keeping the house at 80 degrees. If only. Our house is so cold we take off a layer when we get outside. Yes, the kids do switch on every light in the house and the oldest is in the habit of leaving his space heater running since, “The cat gets cold during the day.” OK, we have energy issues. But who is Ameren comparing us to? Grandpa Moses? Or another family with three kids who need a phone charger in every outlet, all the time? I have talked to some old people in the neighborhood and they tell me their letter reads much the same. So unless
Ameren has energy detectives out there making comparisons, methinks this is just a colorful, graphics-laden attempt to shame customers. uuu Last week’s Weekly Post story about former Elmwood basketball player Gerald “Sonny” Patterson prompted plenty of response, some from callers inquiring about Sonny’s whereabouts. Sadly, Patterson died at age 30 in an accident while he was working in a local strip mine. ... His legacy lives on, though, most recently thanks to the fine article by Elmwood grad Karl Taylor. If you enjoyed the story, visit Taylor’s blog at storiesfromsmalltownillinois.com. Since 2015, Taylor has attracted more than 8,000 readers, with his most popular pieces on Elmwood figures like Helen Metz, Roma Shively, Mickey McGuire and his father, Harry Taylor. ... One caller seeking info on Sonny was Gene Siebenthal of Princeville, who played against him while in high school at Wyoming. “We won the conference, but Patterson and George Whitney were tough.” ... Speaking of Princeville, word is a new family will reopen the old Los Jimadores restaurant. Here’s hoping the food is just as good – and the new owners feel more strongly about paying their advertising bills. ... Kudos to Elmwood insurance man Tom Conklin for reffing at the Class 2A tournament. That was a smart move by the IHSA, which dou-
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bled attendance thanks to all the Conklin backers in the otherwise vacant stands. Marty Hickman, the decline in Illinois basketball is your fault. uuu Talk of small towns prompted Steve Bell to pull me aside recently. Specifically, he wanted to discuss the glory days of Oak Hill, when that fine hamlet had two gas stations and three grocery stores. That’s hard to imagine now, what with the current main attractions being The Mayor’s Oak Hill Arboretum and the new FBI Building. ... Plus, local grocery stores are a dying breed. While Jim’s Shurfine in Brimfield does a good job of keeping shelves stocked, other grocers are too busy trying to suck every penny out of their businesses without considering customers. Word on the street is Elmwood’s grocery store will soon go dark, though a new owner is still a possibility. The same could be true in Princeville. ... All of which brings us back to Elmwood’s Dick Taylor, who gave me a paper the other day that said 68 percent of the money you spend in a local business stays local. I say that figure is closer to 90 percent, at least if you believe Ameren. The point? Buy a few items each week in town to help your local economy. Think twice before driving to Peoria for milk. ... Parting shot: Sorry, got on a roll and forgot to write about Douglas. Next week. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Williamsfield candidate no fan of consolidation
To the Editor: There are those who are saying that I support consolidation of Williamsfield Schools. This is absolutely not true. As Williamsfield’s Superintendent, in the spring of 2009, I organized a group of people to testify at a hearing sponsored by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon. Why? There was a state movement to force consolidations. During my testimony I gave several examples of how efficient, financially stable, and academically strong we were in comparison to other districts. To consider consolidation for Williamsfield makes no sense – it would increase our tax rate, increase student ride time on bus routes, and most importantly, we would lose our sense of community and independence that we enjoy and value. Please attend Meet the Candidate meeting on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. at the Williamsfield Legion to hear the viewpoints of all the board candidates. – Mary Bush, Dahinda
Daughter understands father’s efforts now
To the Editor: I am my father’s daughter. Forty years ago, Chris Burgin served eight years on the Williamsfield Board of Education, four years as president. His reasons: he wanted to provide a positive role model for us; showing the necessity for public service, to provide leadership and personal commitment to the district, and help represent the interests of the community. At the time, he and mom were busy! They were farming alone, farrow to finish hogs and a fat cattle operation, plus the corn and bean crops and all that entails.
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Mom was a rural mail carrier, dad worked “in town,” and he sold antiques on the side. At school, they were involved in every single thing we were (a lot!), as well as being 4-H leaders, supporters of the FFA program and the Dahinda United Methodist Youth Group – all of which took time and sacrifice. I didn’t understand then, why he would want to spend all that time ... getting home late, fielding questions about the new school, explaining what the board was trying to do, staying up late with piles of paper and a calculator. As a kid, I thought “Why does he do all that school stuff?” Now, I know. He wanted to ensure our future. He wanted to guarantee our school would be ready and able to provide the means for students to do their best and allow the community to see learning as a priority, an investment in our future. He wanted to guarantee a school that encouraged our children to be innately good, responsible citizens – ready and willing to be community contributors. A school that provided positive role models and mentors, one that would teach our children leadership and self confidence, as well as reading, math and science. I truly believe his choices then, are exactly what this community wants today for its school and its children. I believe in this school and these values, I trust this community does too. I am my father’s daughter. This is why April 4th’s school board election is so important. Go vote for the people who support Williamsfield’s history, Williamsfield’s values and Williamsfield’s children. Please support Tom Kordewick and Aaron Buck. – Patty Burgin, Dahinda
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Williamsfield voters can meet the school board candidates Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Williamsfield. Former mayor John Herman will be moderator.
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To the Editor: My children are grown, my grandchildren are grown and now my great-grandchildren are going through school. Including my husband, 70 of these people have been through or are going through the Williamsfield school system. Ten of these people have good jobs and careers. Two of them have their Master’s degrees. Guess where they got their good education? From the excellent teaching that we have in Billtown. People do not like change, but you cannot live without change in your life. We have kind of operated on the idea, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Now we have two great guys who have put their hearts into making this a school that is better and more into keeping up with the times. From what I understand, those who are causing the problems either do not have children in school or do not live in the district. Just remember, there is always private school and home schooling. I think you have too much time on your hands. Get a hobby. To Tim Farquer and Zack Binder, keep up the good work. You are doing a great job. – Jane Yelm, Williamsfield Send your Letter to the Editor to: The Weekly Post, P.O. Box 745, Elmwood, IL 61529 or email jeff@wklypost.com. Letters must be signed and include a phone number where we can contact you. We reserve the right to edit.
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Trial continued for last defendant in fatal crash
ELMWOOD – The trial against the last of four area men indicted for obstruction of justice in connection with a fatal 2015 crash that killed 22-year-old Joshua Fuller of Trivoli will be continued to 1:30 p.m. on April 12 after a brief hearing before Judge Kevin Lyons on Monday. The trial will occur almost two years to the day since the accident, which happened on McClellan Road east of Elmwood. James Kosner, 23, of Peoria is accused of moving the truck involved in the accident, and then lying to police investigating the crash. Fuller was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by Dillon Nolan of Hanna City, when it left the road and came to rest in a cornfield. Testimony in others’ trials said Fuller died at the scene and was moved to Farmington, where his body was recovered. Nolan, 23, was sentenced to 9 years in prison for aggravated Driving Under the Influence and leaving the scene of an accident involving a death. Indicted along with Kosner were Cotyjo Milliman, 22, of Elmwood, Michael Wilson, 22, of Farmington and William Zamaro, 29, of Farmington. Milliman was convicted of attempting to obstruct and sentenced to 90 days in jail; Wilson was convicted of obstruction and sentenced to 6 months in jail; Zamaro had his case transferred to Drug Court, where he has other
cases pending. Kosner and defense attorney John Lonergan declined a jury trial and will have a bench trial before Judge Lyons.
Peoria County crime report for February
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. The data reflect calls where the County was the primary responder: Brimfield city and township together had 1 residential burglary, 1 theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 2 accidents with injuries, 2 accidents with no injury, and 2 traffic tickets. Elmwood city and township together had 1 domestic battery, 1 Driving Under the Influence arrest, 1 accident without an injury, and 1 traffic ticket. Jubilee had 1 residential burglary, 1 domestic battery, 1 identity theft, and 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident Kickapoo had 6 thefts, 2 identity thefts, 1 accident with an injury, 10 accidents with no injuries, and 2 traffic tickets. Millbrook had no Sheriff’s reports. Princeville city and township together had 3 thefts, 1 identity theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 2 Driving Under the Influence arrests, and 5 traffic tickets. Radnor had 1 accident with an injury, 2 accidents with no injury, and 1 traffic ticket. Rosefield had no Sheriff’s reports.
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• Police are seeking a 28-yearold Edwards man for questioning in connection with a report of criminal damage to property in the 100 block of North Luellyn Place in Hanna City. • Shelby Hurst, 28, of Yates City on March 9 was arrested for theft and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • The Shell station on KickapooEdwards Road on March 9 reported an incident of theft of less than $150, apparently in connection with a customer driving off without paying for fuel. • Elmwood police on March 11 took a report of a residential burglary in the 200 block of South Rose Street, where several prescription medicines were apparently stolen from the home.
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• Matthew Johnson of Edwards near the intersection of Taylor and Southport Roads in Rosefield Township. • Jordan Painter of Farmington near the intersection of Fisher and Farmington Road in Logan Township. • Marie Tibben of Dunlap near the intersection of Stone School Road and Stone School Court in Radnor Township.
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Townships vacate part of Greengold Road By BILL KNIGHT
ROSEFIELD – Officials from Rosefield and Logan townships on March 8 decided to vacate 1,275 feet of Greengold Road after a 70-minute hearing preceding Rosefield’s regular monthly meeting. Sixteen voters signed a request that the townships relinquish control of the rough stretch of road east of Murphy Road north of Hanna City. “Safety is the main concern,” said Rosefield Road Commissioner Matt Windish, who last year conceded at a hearing before Peoria County Engineer Amy McClaren that it was “horrible” but financially impossible to repair. Windish and Logan Road Commissioner Kevin Sipp both read aloud an explanation that the action by both townships was in the public and economic interest of the For The Weekly Post
townships. Ownership of the quarter-mile stretch will revert to adjacent landowners, including James Michael Innes, whose 2014 lawsuit on maintenance of the road is scheduled for a April 18 Case Management Conference before Peoria Judge James Mack. At the County hearing last spring, Windish estimated repairing a sinkhole and rough patches of the road could cost about $75,000. The Illinois Department of Transportation says Rosefield gets about $37,000 in Motor Fuel Taxes a year for its 28.4 miles of township roads. About 18 people gathered in the small township hall, where township attorney Stephanie Schmieg presided over the proceeding, which featured questions and accusations, demands and one creative compromise offered by another Greengold Road res-
ident, Ron Nelson. Nelson suggested the two townships vacate much of the east-west portion of Greengold to let property owners control and maintain it as a private lane, Nelson said the six landowners affected all agreed to his plan, but Innes later said he won’t agree unless he’s given thousands of dollars in materials and a piece of equipment like a backhoe to help fix the road and plow snow in the future. Logan Township Supervisor Wayne Satterfield also suggested closing the whole road, commenting that the disputed part of the road “hasn’t been passable for 40 years.” In Rosefield’s regular meeting, trustees • decided to wait until next month to vote on repairs to roof damages after a third bid comes in, • approved moving forward on building a 60 x
60-foot shed to house equipment sitting outside. “This should have been done a long time ago,” said Trustee Leo Schaub. The project would be funded from a special account that’s set aside money for years, funds that can’t be transferred for other purposes. Trustee Kiley Beecher agreed that it should be considered over the next few months, saying, “We need to go that way.” • Windish said tiling was done on Dubois and Kramm Roads, and crews have worked on ditches and culverts in preparation for seal-coating parts of Sommerfield and Dorembus Roads.
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have questions, of course. And they want to know what their taxes will be. But they also know the building B.Y.E. is in is in bad shape.” The ambulance service has been searching for a few facility for the past few years and thought it had a solution after purchasing a property on the southwest end of Elmwood on Knox St. But cost projections for a building there soared to a low bid of $540,000 for a two-bay, unfinished building of 3,200 square feet, B.Y.E. president Peggy Gibson said. “We looked at the bids and said, ‘We can’t do this,’” Gibson said. “We have some savings and some funds, but we believe those funds should be used for upgraded equipment like heart monitors, ambulance trucks and that kind of equipment. We couldn’t put the entire amount from our reserves into a building.” That was not lost on ERFPD members, who started planning with a new fire house in mind and later involved B.Y.E. in the discussions. “That’s why we thought we could work together and get this to go through,” Wagner said. “Where they are now is falling apart and was not designed for living quarters.” The current B.Y.E. building was built in 1981 for an all-volunteer staff with smaller ambulances. There is one bedroom and limited living quarters for the staff. “I would describe it as outgrown,” Gibson said. “Space is a big thing. It’s too small for the trucks we have now. It’s not really designed to offer
privacy for people staying in the garage. And as far as upkeep, I would describe it as rough.” All that has led the group to seek community support once again, which has been a common theme since B.Y.E. started in 1973 after Patterson Funeral Home discontinued ambulance service. A community fund-raising effort created B.Y.E., which for the past 44 years has served the communities of Brimfield, Elmwood and Yates City. Service has also been extended to the eastern half of Williamsfield’s Fire Protection District. Currently, B.Y.E. has four ambulances – two each in Elmwood and Brimfield – and a rapid response vehicle that alternates between Brimfield and Elmwood. Gibson said B.Y.E. has committed
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Here is the floor plan of the proposed new ambulance building that would be built on the west side of Elmwood.
$175,000 toward the expense of the building. Another $25,000 per year would go toward a maintenance fee, Wagner said. “We’re trying to help the taxpayers by including some of our reserve dollars in this project,” Gibson said. If the bond issue is approved, Wagner said he hopes for a groundbreaking by Aug. 1. Construction could then take 6-8 months, he said. The ERFPD already solicited a request for qualifications for a design bid and picked River City Construction. River City will handle bids for construction work. “I think the misconception is that they already have the construction part of the job, and they don’t,” Wagner said. “They are like our general on site and will have someone on the site every day.”
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Farmington discusses naming facilities By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – On Monday, the Board of Education made no decision on prohibiting any facility owned by the school district to be named after any person or group, but the Board is expected to address the policy change at its next meeting, on April 10. The proposed revision changes policy wording from considering requests to name a building, field, etc. if it would enhance “the credibility and stature of the school or facility” to a directive to refrain from naming anything after an individual or organization. With little discussion, the Board unanimously approved the first reading so further discussion can occur next month. In January, the Board received a suggestion to name the gymnasium for longtime basketball and softball coach Tom Wierzba, who retired in 2009 after 38 years coaching. In other business, Board member Ron Zessin reported that the Transportation Committee has sent a For The Weekly Post
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Farmington voters will get a chance to meet the four candidates running for three school board positions on Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Candidates are Kelly Brewer, Debra Isbell, Chad Johnson and B.J. Oldfield. John Martin, who is still on the ballot, was appointed to Dakota Horn’s vacant position. As a result, the board is asking voters not to vote for Martin on April 4.
counter-proposal to Illinois Central School Bus, which sought a renewal of its District contract at a 6-percent increase. Superintendent John Asplund noted, “We’re very happy with Illinois Central. We’re just looking at protecting the District.” A tentative agreement is expected by next month, he added. In personnel, the Board: • accepted the retirement of band director Fred Herink after the 2019-20 school year, per the union contract, and the resignations of student facilitator Cassie Branch effective last month, assistant football coach David Johnson at the end of this school year, and art teacher Dawn Neubaum, also at the end of this school year; • approved hiring Tamara Clark and Ashley DeMay as co-coaches for the dance team for 20172018, and Noal Morris as custodian; • OK’d not renewing Michelle Morgan as elementary school counselor; • approved a discretionary leave and a Family and Medical Leave for Bright Futures employee Pam DePriest through the end of this school year; and • awarded tenure earned by the following teachers: Caitlyn Clayton, Jennifer Clope, Daisy Delgado, Jaci Forsythe, Bethany Freese, Nick Hoffman, Kelly Holloway, Jeff Otto, Melissa Petermeyer, Amy Stevens, and Toby Vallas. In other news, • Asplund suggested raising pay for substitute teachers to $100 per day,
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to be considered next meeting; • the Board approved disposing of excess property including old security cameras; • the Board unanimously
OK’d renewing membership in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA); • swore in John Martin as a new Board member to fill the vacancy resulting from Dakota Horn’s resignation. Martin is running for the Board in the April election; and • recognized the participants and seasons of the 7th-grade basketball team, the high school speech team and the high school wrestling team.
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Alzheimer’s Association program in Elmwood ELMWOOD – The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter’s educational program Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23 at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood. Attendees will learn the difference between normal, age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Topics that will be covered include: common causes of memory loss, risk factors and the importance of an accurate diagnosis. Program specialist Jenna Wachtveitl will present and take questions following the program. To register for this program offered at no cost, call (309) 6811100.
TRIVOLI – Starting Wednesday, Trivoli Road between Todd School Road and Glasford-Canton Road will be closed to all traffic for construction of a new bridge crossing at East Branch Copperas Creek. The construction site is located in Section 18 of Timber Township, 0.6 miles north of Glasford-Canton Road. Construction is expected to last until October 2017. A signed detour route will be posted. Weekly construction updated can be found at peoriacounty.org/countyhighway/construction-projects.
Brimfield freshman managing millions
CARBONDALE – Austin Miller of Brimfield is getting a chance to help manage more than $1 million as a member of the Southern Illinois Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF). SSIF is a student organization that gives SIU students hands-on experience managing a real portfolio. The students are required to do the research and make the best possible investment decisions for their client, the SIU Foundation. Because of the students’ unique and unbiased perspective and their ability to spot trends in the markets (especially those that are driven or favored by their generation), the SSIF has been able to outperform about 90 percent of professionally managed funds over recent years. “SSIF has helped me learn about what it would be like to hold a position in an investment firm managing a portfolio of companies,” Miller said. “The knowledge I am gaining through the SSIF is helping me better understand corporations’
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financials, which will make me a better accountant in the future.” The SSIF was established in May 2000 through the generosity of Omar Winter and his wife, Carol, both alumni of SIU, who provided $25,000 to start the fund. Shortly thereafter, the SIU Foundation provided $200,000 for the students to manage on its behalf; in essence, the SIU Foundation hired the SSIF as one of its portfolio managers. The SSIF now manages about $1.8 million.
Dean’s list
Mariah Dunniway of Edwards was named to the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2016 Fall Semester.
Bradley graduates
PEORIA – These students received degrees from Bradley University in December: Elmwood – Dylan Cantu and Destiny Taylor Jackson (Magna Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science; Brimfield – Nathan Adlington, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Edwards – Alexander Weck (Cum Laude), B.S. in M.E.
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Lt. Thomas Mitzelfelt has been named coordinator of the Peoria County Emergency Management Agency. Mitzelfelt is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Staff and Command and has more than 3,800 hours of police education. ... Construction on the Peoria County Veteran’s Memorial is expected to start this spring in Peoria. To learn more or to purchase a memorial paver, visit www.peoriacounty.org or call Peoria County Clerk Steve Sonnemaker (309) 4954638 or 672-6006.
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Good Citizenship winners chosen
The Spoon River Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently awarded seniors Libbie Rammage of ROWVA, Regan McFall of Elmwood and Emily Howard of Williamsfield with the DAR Good Citizenship Award. The award is based upon Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Selection is done by the student’s faculty. Howard, a Williamsfield senior, serves as President of National
Emily Howard (left) of Williamsfield and Regan McFall of Elmwood are winners of the DAR Good Citizenship Award along with Libbie Rammage of ROWVA.
Honor Society, Science Club and French Club. She is active in cheerleading, volleyball, Student Council, theater, chorus,
FFA, WYSE team, STEM team and the Oaks Church Worship Team. She will attend Truman State University, majoring in nursing and a minor in theater. McFall, an Elmwood senior, is active in basketball, track, Student Council, Key Club, FFA, National Honor Society, is an Illinois State Scholar and attends The Assembly of God Church in Elmwood. McFall plans to attend Western Illinois University with a major in health care administration. Rammage a ROWVA senior, is President of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Humane Society Club. She is active as social media intern, class officer and Student Council member, plays basketball, is football cheerleading captain, a WYSE Academic Challenge Team member, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership volunteer, FCA member, member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, volunteer at ROWVA Food Pantry and an Illinois State Scholar. Rammage will attend Butler University, majoring in Human Communications and Organizational Leadership with a minor in Spanish.
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OBITUARIES John Cummins
YATES CITY – John G. Cummins, 47, of Yates City, passed away at 9:18 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on Dec. 30, 1969, in Peoria, to Harold “Pete” D. and Cheryl A. (Threw) Cummins. John is survived by his mother and his sister, Kim (Vaughn) Kumlander of Mapleton. He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial of ashes at Yates City Cemetery, with close friends and family, will be held at a later date. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Community Center in Yates City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elba-Salem Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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BRIMFIELD – Rosie L. (Johnson) Binegar, 95, of Brimfield, died March 10 at Heartland Health Care Center-Canton in Canton. Born on Dec. 24, 1921, in Oak Hill to Harry and Nellie (McAlister) Johnson, she married Charles A. Binegar on August 10, 1940, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on July 17, Binegar 1994. Rosie is survived by her son, David (Eloise) Binegar of Hanna
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City, her daughter, Joyce “Peg” Binegar of Brimfield, her grandchildren, Tina (Bruce) Goyen, Tom (Michelle) Binegar and Michele (Rick Spence) Binegar, six greatgrandchildren; nine great-greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 18) at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria with the Rev. John LaFollette officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery in rural Edwards. Condolences may be left online at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Virgil Jones
BRIMFIELD – Virgil Louis Jones Sr., 62, of Creve Coeur, brother of a Brimfield man and an Elmwood woman, died March 6 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Debra (Raistrick) Jones; son Virgil (Sheri) Jones Jr. of Pekin; daughter Melissa Jones of Roanoke; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers David (Joann) Jones of Brimfield and his twin, Jack (Carol) Jones of Bellevue; and sister Vicki (Mike) Gensler of Edwards. Virgil worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for over 43 years, retiring on August 1, 2016, as a Machine Technician. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Virgil
was a man of morals and honor. He never met a stranger and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was happiest when he was with his family. Honoring Virgil’s wishes, there will be no services or visitation. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Memorial contributions may be made to Hooked on Fishing, 1807 N. Main St., East Peoria, IL 61611. Condolences may be left online at www.preston-hanley.com.
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FARMINGTON – John Callister Record, 84, of Farmington, died March 7 at Farmington Country Manor. Survivors include his wife, Ida “Marie” (Anderson) Record; sons Sam (Dandy) Ward of Canton, Matt (Deanna) Ward of Ohio, Stephen (Dolly) Ward of Fairview, and Jim (Dawn) Record of Farmington; 10 grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; brother Frank Record of Ellisville; sister Blanche (Kent) Swedlund of Watseka; and several nieces and nephews. John graduated from Farmington High School in 1950. He was a self-employed farmer. J John was a member of Farmington Bible Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during the Korean War. Funeral services were March 11 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Williamsfield water plant project delayed be.” Andy Logsdon of the Bruner, Cooper & Zuck engineering firm of Galesburg was present and the discussion led to an invitation for someone from the contractor to come to Williamsfield to examine the exact work being sought, Gray said. “We’re going to set up a time for them to come out,” he said. “We’re hoping that’ll lower the price. We may end up doing some of the work ourselves.” In other business, the Board antici-
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WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board at its March 6 meeting decided to delay the project changing the flow of the water plant to get more and better bids for the work. A second round of bid-letting resulted in a single package, from G.A. Rich & Sons of Deer Creek. “The Board thought [the price] was still too high,” said Village President Mick Gray. “We haven’t got it down to where we think it ought to For The Weekly Post
pates hearing presentations from four bidders on Village insurance packages, said Gray, who added, “We want to make sure we have the right coverage and the amount of coverage we need.” Also, the Village received notice and paperwork from the U.S. Census Bureau on its Local Updates of Census Addresses (LUCA) program, and plans to review and update local addresses for the agency.
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Elmwood school planning ‘Community Day’
ELMWOOD – Preparations are underway for an inaugural Community Day, when students and staff of Community Unit School District 322 will work on projects to help residents and also show gratitude to the city and its people. “This community has always been a strong supporter of its school, teachers and staff,” said Superintendent Chad Wagner. “Through this strong history of commitment, Elmwood has given to
school fund raisers, volunteered their time, and supported student efforts in the classroom.” A school-wide committee has been working together and with local agencies to establish programs for a Community Day, set for Monday, April 10. Everyone from Kindergarten to senior high school students will participate in some service project. On that day, students will be working to clean up garbage on the
roadsides; help get the parks ready for the spring and summer seasons; make small Candy Baskets to deliver to area residents and make puppy blankets to support a local animal shelter. “These are just some of the projects being planned for the first-ever Community Day,” Wagner added. “Our staff is excited to take part in this day and looks forward to helping our community on a regular basis.”
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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 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 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
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org 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 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: 4-4:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. Sun Masses: 6:30, 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mon. Mass: 5:30 p.m. Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God
Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 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
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Princeville United Methodist Church
Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
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WILLIAMSFIELD 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)
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
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
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God
Faith United Presbyterian 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
Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
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. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the world’s slowest mammal? 2. HISTORY: Which was the only Confederate state capital east of the Mississippi that did not fall to the Union Army during the Civil War? 3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Catch-22”? 4. MOVIES: What famous movie had the tagline, “In space no one can hear you scream”? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who does the Swiss Guard protect? 6. MEDICINE: What is an otolaryngologist more commonly known as? 7. MUSIC: Which 1980s song featured the lyrics, “Risin’ up, straight to the top, had the guts, got the glory”? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is sauerkraut made from? 9. AD SLOGANS: What product featured the slogan, “When it rains, it pours”? 10. FAMOUS QUOTES: Which U.S. president once said, “Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves”?
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Knee woes force Troutman to walk locally By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – Eighty-sixyear-old Dean Troutman’s plan was to raise $200,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by walking 1,200 miles, starting in Texas and ending in Illinois, but a sore knee forced him to return home. “I started in Texas and I’ll finish in Illinois, but the 1,200 miles will mostly be me walking at the park here,” said Troutman, resting at home after renting a car and driving back. “I made it 51 miles in three days, but my knee gave out – the one that got banged up in that truck accident
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last time,” he said. “The second day I spent more time lying on the shoulder than walking, so the next day I decided to call it quits.” However, the fund raising is continuing, he said. “Starting Friday, it’ll be going worldwide,” he said. “The [Princeville] school kids are continu-
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ing, encouraging kids to walk to raise money, and coming up with new materials. They’re not giving up, so I won’t either.” Princeville teacher Anne Krolicki, whose mass communications class is coordinating much of the outreach, said, “Sometimes you just have to pivot and create a new plan.” Troutman’s plan is to walk 10-1215 miles a day, he said. “I’ll be going in circles on the walking path,” Troutman said, “if I get my knee to cooperate. “We still hope to reach the goal,” he added. “That’s what’s important.” BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com
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Now is a good time to prune fruit trees Now is the best time to prune many trees and shrubs, including fruit trees. According to Rhonda Ferree, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, unpruned trees and plants are difficult to maintain, produce small fruit, and are more susceptible to disease. If you have new fruit trees, begin the practice of pruning them each year. For the first few years after planting, the primary purpose is to develop a strong permanent framework that will produce good fruit yields over an By the University of Illinois Extension
extended period of time. If you have an old tree that has not been pruned in quite some time, it can be pruned, but do it slowly over three years. “When I prune any woody plant, I follow these steps,” Ferree said. “First, begin by removing the 3 D’s: dead, damaged, and diseased wood. “Second, remove water sprouts (branches that go straight up), suckers (branches at the base of the trunk), crossing limbs, and girdling roots. “Third, work to create a strong structure. Finally, thin out more if needed.” Although you can fol-
low these steps with fruit trees, fruit tree pruning is entirely different from pruning other trees. With fruit trees it is best to make many more cuts and sometimes drastically cut the tree, leaving stubs that we never do with other trees. There are two primary methods of pruning fruit trees: central leader and open center. The central leader system is used for apples, pears, and some cherry trees. Basically, you leave a central, upright stem and work on outside branches to create scaffold branches about every 18 inches along the trunk of the central leader. Yearly pruning is done to maintain shape and develop strong scaffold branches. Apple fruit will grow on two-year-old
branches. The open center system is used for some cherries, peaches, and apricots. This system opens up the center of the tree and allows for better air circulation and light penetration. This system develops two to four, preferably three, primary scaffolds arising near each other on the trunk. From those main branches, a second set of scaffolds is designed that fan out and extend further up the tree, giving it a vaselike structure. Peaches typically bear fruit on one-year-old wood, so be careful not to prune all fruit buds. Learn more about growing your own fruit at urbanext.illinois.edu/fruit/.
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Princeville 8th grade wins regional
GLASFORD – Princeville’s 8th grade girls volleyball team came within one victory of the IESA state tournament Monday evening in a loss at Illini Bluffs. Illini Bluffs (22-2) downed the Lady Princes 25-21, 25-21 to advance to the state tournament Saturday at Auburn High School. The Princeville 8th grade team followed up on the success of the Lady Princes 7th grade squad with a regional win of its own last Thursday. After defeating Peoria Christian 2517, 25-12 in the semifinals, Princeville (21-3) defeated regional host Peoria St. Philomena in the championship match, 25-18, 25-16. Princeville’s 8th grade team reached the state tournament last year, falling to eventual champion Lewistown Central in the first round.
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field High School softball standouts were honored recently. University of Evansville sophomore Morgan Florey was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week in late February. Florey had a stellar opening weekend, tossing the first no-hitter for the program in 13 years against Creighton. She did not give up an earned run in 20 1/3 innings of work while striking out 25 batters in three complete games. Florey is 5-4 with a 2.31 ERA and is hitting .306 through March 12. At Eureka College, sophomore shortstop Kerrigan Dura was the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week. Dura hit .471 in six starts at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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senior Nicole Thurman (first team), sophomores Mallory Meinke and Kamryn Cuevas (second team) and sophomore Camryn Swietek (special mention). Senior Allie Meyers was a unanimous first-team pick for Elmwood, which also placed seniors Rachel Jacobson (second team) and Regan McFall (special mention) on the postseason squad. The Lincoln Trail allconference boys basketball team was also released and includes Princeville senior Noah Bauman as a firstteam selection. Tabbed for the second team was sophomore Justin Janssen of Princeville and sophomore Tucker Sams of ROWVAWilliamsfield. Here are the Prairieland all-conference first and second teams:
PRAIRIELAND CONFERENCE Boys First Team Ben Stipp and Bo Glaser, A-Town; Devin Yocum, BPC; Vince Lenzi, Elmwood; Eric Higgs and Judd Anderson, Farmington; Zack Pringle, Havana; Will LeGrande, Lewistown; Tyler Gregory, Peoria Heights; Grant Downin, South Fulton. Boys Second Team Tyler Dugan, A-Town; Darren Novak, Brimfield; Jason Housenga, BPC; Jake Uryasz, Farmington; Mikey Kavanagh, Knoxville; Nathan Parker, Lewiston; Isaac Ponce, Peoria Heights; Briar Stinson, Rushville; Seth Hammond, South Fulton; Michael Purdy, West Prairie. Girls First Team Elly Bonnett and Caity Specketer, Havana; Bailee Case and Lauren Kavanagh, Knoxville; Anna Heffren, Lewistown; Madison Jones, ATown; Maggie Lascelles, South Fulton; Nicole Thurman, Brimfield; Allie Meyers, Elmwood; Kayley Peck, BPC. Girls Second Team Echo Pringle, Havana; Ali Scott and Chloe Palmer, Knoxville; Lexi Hanlin, North Fulton; Mackenzie Goldring and Sydney Shaeffer, Lewistown; Cheyanne Dierickx, A-Town; Taylor Churchill, South Fulton; Mallory Meinke and Kamryn Cuevas, Brimfield; Rachel Jacobson, Elmwood; Addy Pendarvis, BPC.
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five home runs) who will catch, pitch and play some third base. Delbridge is looking to start junior Peyton Elwell (1-2) in the opener – hopefully Friday at Jacksonville – and to headline a staff that will also include junior Chase Leighton, senior Daniel Murk, sophomore Matthew Butterfield, Janssen and sophomore Kirkland Herold.
“(Elwell) is not real big but he throws hard in the mid-80s and when he commands his fastball he’s got a real good changeup and slider,” Delbridge said. “He had some control (issues) last year but he worked really hard in the offseason. “I’ve really got 10 or 12 guys that can throw.” Delbridge is also expecting senior catcher/third baseman Jack Wagner to improve on last year’s hard-luck .255 average.
“He hit a lot of rockets right at people last year,” Delbridge said. Sophomore Jack Arnett should see time in the outfield. Brimfield-Elmwood Improvement is also an expectation for BrimfieldElmwood (13-15 last year) according to coach Brandon Porter. “The big thing last year was we were young and inexperienced,” Porter said. “We’re still young in age, but we return more experience.” Graduation took pitchers Austin Simms and Jake Roberts, but Porter said 12 of 18 players on the varsity roster can pitch. “We’ve got a lot of depth, probably the most we’ve had in a long time,” Porter said. “So if somebody is not producing, we’ve got somebody on the bench who can step in and produce.” Porter said top pitchers are junior Ethan Jehle (2-2, 3.63 ERA), senior Zach Brandt and freshman Tyler Wessels. Added support will come once lefty Tyler Short returns from an eight-game suspension. Top returning hitter is sophomore Caileb Johnson (.370), who will bat third and play first, third, DH and pitch. Another DH/1B candidate is senior Jake Allen. “He has some pop and I expect big things from him,” Porter said. “He put in a lot of time.” Porter also has high hopes for Brandt, an athletic outfielder who was not out last year. Other returnees who started last year include Jehle (.288) at third and short, junior center fielder Sam Hedrick, junior infielder Jimmy Houlihan, sophomore catcher Jack Bowers, junior Tyler Baysingar and sophomore OF Kyle Doubet (.260).
Back from a wrist injury to play short is sophomore Parker Pillman. B-E was scheduled to open Thursday at Roanoke-Benson but will most likely start Saturday at Dunlap at noon vs. Eureka and 2 vs. Dunlap. ROWVA-Williamsfield Coach Michael Weitekamp expects to improve on an 8-16 record. “We were pretty young last year but were really competitive,” Weitekamp said. “Defensively we should be pretty stout and hitting wise we’ll be much better.” Top returning hitters are junior first baseman Charlie Gibbons (.429) and sophomore utility player Jason Clark (.320). Gibbons, junior Austin Batterson, Clark and sophomore Tucker Sams are top pitchers. Sams and senior second baseman Ben Warner are the two Williamsfield players on the varsity. Other returning starters are Jack Craig in left field, Gunner Johnston at catcher and Ryan Swanson.
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John Lacey of Farmington caught this 2pound, 13ounce crappie in a Fulton County strip mine lake on March 7. He also caught about a dozen 12inchers.
Pitch counts on the minds of baseball coaches By JEFF LAMPE
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Pitch counts are the hot topic heading into a prep baseball season in which offense could see a boost and pitching depth will be a key. Thanks to rule changes by the Illinois High School Association, pitch counts for prep hurlers will be closely monitored. Pitchers who throw more than 30 times in an outing must be given one to four days of rest, depending on how many pitches they amass. How well teams handle those changes will have an impact on the season, which is scheduled to start this week. Here’s a look at prospects for area teams. Farmington With three top pitchers back from an 18-13 regional semifinalist, coach Josh Putrich is hoping to bring home a regional title. “This year we’ve got a better shot,” Putrich said, despite the loss to graduation of Dakota Traver, Trey Swearingen, Reid Berry and Jacob Ruchotzke. Seniors Dylan Hayden (6-2, 2.71 ERA), Caleb Gilstrap (4-5, 3.02) and Jake Settles (1-1) will lead a pitching staff that includes senior Weekly Post Staff Writer
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Local basketball players earned more all-conference honors in the past week. Senior Eric Higgs of Farmington and junior Vince Lenzi of Elmwood were named first-team all-conference in the Prairieland Conference this year. Also named to the allPrairieland boys team from Farmington were juniors
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Judd Anderson (first team) and Jake Uryasz (second team) and sophomore Jarod DePriest (honorable mention). Brimfield senior Darren Novak was a second-team selection and Elmwood sophomore Jacob Brown earned honorable mention. On the girls side, Brimfield had four players recognized as all-Prairieland: Continued on Page 18
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Eric Higgs, out for baseball for the first time since eighth grade. Settles (.370 average last season) will play left field and is counted on to provide clutch hitting, as is right fielder Gilstrap (.310), third baseman Tanner Crowe (.342) and center fielder Cade Lansford (.348). Blake Mattson will catch, Higgs and Hayden will see time at shortstop, Ethan Kenney, Nick Johnson and Lansford will play second and Johnson will also play first until David Herr returns from a 10-game suspension. “I’ve got a very diversified and athletic group,” Putrich said. “I’m not worried about our offense and defense. I’m more worried about this pitching deal and making sure I use them when I need to use them.” Putrich said he has several other pitchers beyond the top three, in-
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cluding a handful of sophomores. Farmington hopes to open Friday at home vs. Limestone at 4:15 p.m. Princeville A 14-16 finisher last year, Princeville graduated top hitter Austin Brodine (.505) and top pitcher Evan Bultemeier (6-5, 2.56 ERA), but coach Chris Delbridge is still optimistic. “I think we’re deeper at pitching than last year. I’ve got 10-12 guys that can throw,” Delbridge said. “And we’re pretty deep. I’ve got a luxury of being able to move a lot of people around.” Top returning hitter sophomore Adam Snedden (.362) will return to center field after earning secondteam all-conference last year. Another expected top hitter is sophomore Justin Janssen (.344, Continued on Page 19