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Thursday March 2, 2017 Vol. 5, No. 1

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Kids featured at Outdoor Show By JEFF LAMPE

ELMWOOD – The trout fishing pond is back. The Kid’s Zone is all new. Both features figure to make the 8th annual Elmwood All Outdoors Show an even better family destination this Saturday and Sunday. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elmwood schools. Admission is $5, free for kids age 13 and under. The focus of the show remains hunting, fishing and the outdoors, with more than 90 venFor The Weekly Post

dors selling outdoors-related wares in both gymnasiums and in school hallways. All proceeds raised support Elmwood’s athletic programs and athletes. “We’ve got a lot of new vendors and a slate of good speakers, including one [Kerry Davis of White Iron Beach Resort] who is giving away a free vacation each time he speaks,” said Brad Crisco, who coordinates the annual event. And in an effort to become more family friendly, organizers have brought back the outdoor

fishing pond and created a Kid’s Zone in the junior high. “There will be all kinds of kids activities and back by popular demand is the trout pond, where a kid can fish and bring home dinner if they want,” Crisco said. Hunters who want deer heads measured can do so, with drop off Thursday and Friday from 58 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. There is also a non-deer taxidermy contest, with a $100 prize for the most popular entry. Learn more at elmwoodalloutdoors.com.

Wild turkey mounts, deer mounts, fishing lures and much more will again be on display or sold at the eighth annual Elmwood All Outdoors Show this Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Walt Avery.

Election 2017: Princeville, Jubilee profiles

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Volunteers essential at Prairie Park

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By BILL KNIGHT

A few miles northwest of Wildlife Prairie Park at his rural Brimfield home, 84-year-old retired engineer Claris Tenbrook is one of about 450 volunteers who help at the Park, coming from Edwards and Hanna City, but also Canton, Chillicothe, Kewanee, Morton, Peoria, Princeville and Washington. He explains how he volunteers at the park – the 2,000-acre zoological not-for-profit a mile south of Edwards that aims to promote conservation, education and recreation in its unique Illinois setting. “Typically, I’m out there Tuesdays and Thursdays, working on whatever, if they need something done – mostly woodworking projects there or offsite at my shop at home,” he says. “I also drive the Adventure Trek, which

Continuing The Weekly Post’s sharing of candidate information before the April 4 consolidated election, here are brief profiles from contested races for the Princeville Village Board and Jubilee Township Road Commissioner, plus one more profile of a Brimfield School Board candidate: PRINCEVILLE Village Board Andrew Ehnle, 30: I grew up in rural Princeville, and I’m employed at EB Buildings & Lumber Co. since 2009 and have resided in the Village of Princeville since 2015. I attended Eastern Illinois University, where I served on the Executive Board of my fraternity for three years and graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Technology. As a fiscal conservative, I want to ensure the efficient, accountable and responsible use of people’s money. Also, it is my desire to hear and address the concerns of the community while striving to provide an attractive climate for prospective businesses and villagers alike. Adam Geiger, 40: I am an Illinois State UniFor The Weekly Post

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Volunteer activities at Wildlife Prairie Park include driving the Adventure Trek (above) through the elk and bison pasture. Volunteer orientation will be held March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the park.

runs five trips a day, seven days a week.” Tenbrook is a busy guy at a busy place. This Saturday, there’s a Boy Scout merit badge event where Scouts will hike and use Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to seek containers, “geocaches” at locations marked by coordinates. Next weekend starts Wildlife’s new “March into Wellness” program with various healthoriented activities all day March 11,

when the park’s annual Volunteer Orientation also is scheduled. With the theme “Start a different kind of adventure: volunteer today,” the orientation is set to run from 10 a.m.noon in the Hespell Deck. Guests will meet with current volunteers, staff, and other volunteer prospects. Planned activities involve a presentation on Wildlife and how volunteering is essential to allowing the park’s mission to come alive. Continued on Page 7

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ELECTION: Jubilee Road Commissioner race Continued from Page 1

versity graduate and a manager at Caterpillar. In my career, I’ve proven [that] experience, logic, compassion and hard work combine to create outstanding results. My wife, Kim (Rock), our two children and I were thrilled to return to Princeville in 2015. I’m eager to get involved in the community and was appointed as a Village Trustee in August 2016. I’m confident Princeville will benefit from my Midwestern values, education and work experience. I care about our hometown and would be honored to continue to represent the citizens of Princeville. Randy Haley, 31: I am seeking re-election for Princeville Village Trustee. I have lived in Princeville nearly all my life. I have been an active member of the community, serving on the Akron-Princeville Fire Department for nearly 15 years. In addition, I have served on the Village Board for the past four years. A focus of mine is to create opportunity to expand Princeville’s busi-

ness district. It has been an honor serving Princeville for the last four years and with your vote, I look forward to four more. Thank you. Steven R. Snyder, 59: I’m married with two grown children, and I’m employed full time at Caterpillar. I am asking for your vote because I am not afraid to ask the tough questions and speak up if I see something wrong. I believe taxpayers’ money needs to be spent wisely and not wasted. I would look for ways to better our village, and bring more business to town. If given the opportunity, I will always do what I believe is the best for the village of Princeville. Thank You. JUBILEE Township Road Commissioner Charles DePalma, 47: Recently announcing my candidacy for Road Commissioner, I bring 20 years’ valuable work experience in the construction of roads and buildings, and have extensive experience with operation, servicing and maintenance of heavy machinery and equipment. I’ve worked with numerous contractors and engineers, and have 17 years with the 649 Operators Union. If elected, I’m committed to serving the township of Jubilee and the needs of its people. As a Jubilee Township resident and family man, I see the needs and goals of the community as a top priority. Tom Heinz, 60: Many of you know me. I have grown up in this area; my family and I are lifelong

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residents of Jubilee Township. At 18 years old, I started in the construction field and for the last 26 years have worked as a supervisor. I retired in 2016 and was appointed to finish Jack Groeper’s term. Given my background, knowledge and experience in all aspects of road construction, along with working with the public, I feel that I’m well-qualified for this position. I would like to serve and do my best for the residents of Jubilee Township. BRIMFIELD School Board Rick Linthicum, 42: I relocated to District 309 in

2012 for the sole purpose of my two daughters (Alexa 9, Delayna 8) attending school here. I have spent 17 years in community service and plan on bringing knowledge of unions, as well as, experience in elected boards to District 309. I am very active in the school system, as well as, in youth softball, youth basketball and PTO. I currently serve on the athletic boosters board. I bring the mindset that the board must work well with the constituents that elect us, in addition to the staff, in maintaining a positive learning environment.

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Brimfield Fire Department fish fries are Friday (March 3), 17, 31, and April 14, 4:30-7 p.m. at Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club. St. Patrick’s Church in Elmwood Fish Fries are Friday (March 3), March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7. Adults $9, kids $4. Catfish, shrimp, sides and dessert. s Outdoors Show – Elmwood High School 8th Annual All Outdoors Show is Saturday (March 4) and Sunday (March 5), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids fishing pond, kids zone, live deer and more. brary, Elmwood March 9, 6-6:45 p.m. s Church Auction – Dahinda United s Craft Night – Crawford’s Home Methodist Church annual consignment Furnishings, Elmwood Family Craft auction March 11, 10 a.m. Night is today (March 2), 5-7 p.m. s Saturday Movie– Second Saturday Craft will be shamrock crowns. Movie playing “The Secret Life of s NAMI Meeting – NAMI Mental IllPets” at Morrison and Mary Wiley Liness Education Presentation on “Effecbrary, Elmwood is March 11, 10 a.m. tively Telling Your Story” by Attorney s Paint Day – Learn how to paint Susan O’Neal is today (March 2), 7 glasses with Beth at Princeville LME p.m. at ICC North, Poplar Hall, Rm. Library, March 11, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. 132. $20 per painted item. p.m. s Free Bread – Free bread available s School Carnival – Elmwood Eleat Elmwood Methodist Church Friday mentary School Carni(March 3) from 10-11 val is March 11, 11 a.m. Publicize Your Event a.m.-2 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day Make or email information about Harvest Home Dinner It/Take It craft day is your upcoming event to at Yates City CommuSaturday (March 4), 9 news@wklypost.com. nity Center is March a.m.-1 p.m. at Morrison 16, 4:30-7 p.m. $9 beef and Mary Wiley Liand noodles, mashed potatoes, sides brary, Elmwood. and drink. Dine in or carry out. s Photoshop 101 – Bring digital s Vendor Fair – Spring Fling Vendor copies of one or two photos you have Fair at Thomas Legacy Center, Galestaken and learn from Angie Sneeringer burg is March 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call how to edit them using Photoshop on (309) 310-7966. Saturday (March 4), 12 p.m. Bring pics Police Benefit – Benefit for Officer tures on flash drive, DVD, or own deJennifer Parkinson March 18, 12-6 p.m. vice. Sign up by calling (309) 446-9575 at Farmington Moose Lodge. Silent or khahn@brimfieldlibrary.org. auction, raffles, food and drink sold. s Knitting Club – Jubilee Junction s Historical Meeting – Elmwood HisKnitting/Crocheting Club is Monday torical Society Meeting is March 28, 7 (March 6), 2-6 p.m. Continues every p.m. at Lorado Taft Museum House. Monday thereafter. Call (309) 691Refreshments served after meeting. 0758 with questions. s Manna Meal – Manna Meal at Elmwood Methodist Church, Elmwood is Future Events March 30, 12 p.m. $4 food, fellowship s Family BINGO – Family BINGO and entertainment. Carry outs available. Night at Morrison and Mary Wiley Li-

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Pastor Brad will be missed

Word that a black pastor from East St. Louis was coming to Elmwood’s United Methodist Church made me nervous at first. My initial response was that Elmwood seemed like the wrong fit for Pastor Brad Watkins. Over the past three and a half years, I’ve been very pleased to have been wrong. His first sermon set the tone. Watkins recalls saying to a congregation of Jeff white faces. LAMPE “Let’s get the elephant out into the room. You know, you all look different. And I’m different than you. But we’re all the same in God’s eyes.” That was the way he approached his ministry and that’s the way his congregation approached him. Oh sure, a few felt his sermons were too “Baptist.” As often happens when a new minister arrives, some parishioners left. “But a lot of other people said they felt God working in the ministry we were doing,” Watkins said. “I am just blessed I had a ministry like this once in my life. Many ministers

don’t get what I have here.” Through it all, Pastor Brad always seemed to be planning something new. But he says much of what his church has done in the past few years is thanks to a strong team. “It was usually somebody else who had the idea for something and I’d say, ‘Let’s run with it,’” he said. “I’ve never had such strong support from a church before.” No surprise then that plans already extend well into September, with word of a major Christian artist making an appearance at the church for an outdoor back-to-school event. So you’ve got to applaud the United Methodist church for bringing Pastor Brad and his family to this community. And you’ve to hope they know what they’re doing again. Last Sunday, Watkins announced he has been called to served at Willow Hill in Germantown Hills, effective July 1. Such is the way of the Methodist church, said Watkins. Even so, I say the decision is a shame for many reasons. Pastor Brad cuts a broad cloth in town and has a laugh that is hard to forget. He is involved and passionate. He has built on the work previous pastor Mark Graham started and leaves a thriving

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ministry for his successor. And his skin color matters, too. Growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., we had no shortage of experiences with other races. There were black folks in school, in church and on your teams. You had black friends and black rivals. Race was no big deal. Yet that was a novel concept for family in northwest Iowa, where we spent many summers. “What are black people like,” one cousin asked in a memorable moment between sugar cookies in grandma Esther’s kitchen. I stumbled for words. Elmwood is not northwest Iowa. It is a wonderful place to raise a family and to live. But it is not diverse and I fear my children wondering the same thing as my cousin. Pastor Brad has been able to bridge those kind of gaps by touching lives and proving skin color doesn’t matter much. Best of all, he has gained as much as he has given while in Elmwood. “Whoever comes here is getting a gem,” Watkins said. “This is the most loving community I’ve ever had in my ministry and in my life.” Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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mented by a teacher unless the teacher says it to everyone (kids can spot a phony). But all of us are exposed to it when some journalist is conducting an interview. I have had occasion to conduct a few investigative interviews, and I have been known to reply to that comment with, “It sure is or I would not have wasted your time and mine asking it.” Does the fact I chose to interview someone mean I automatically believe I am his inferior regarding the topic? He just said I was by uttering that trivial phrase. I am seeking his opinion or explanation, which he knows when he sits down to talk with me. I hope he would not choose to waste his time if he thought I was going to make worthless inquiries. The platitude is simply a way to buy time before answering or

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quickly find a way his answer can change the topic to one he would rather discuss. We all suffer

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Facebook threat to administrator ‘disturbing’ To the Editor: As a graduate of Williamsfield High School, I was disturbed to read the threat of assassinating the current school administration posted on Facebook Feb. 21, 2017. I have heard the malicious comments filled with hate about the administration. I am appalled that parents are setting the example for their children that it is okay, and perfectly acceptable, to hate, lie, bully and threaten physical violence if they don’t like something.

Are these the values parents are hoping to instill in their children? I understand the school administration is holding teachers accountable for their performance. The same thing happens every day for every working adult. As employees, our bosses hold us accountable to produce quality work, and if we don’t? We find ourselves on the street looking for another job. This is nothing new and a fact of life if you work in the USA. There are no free rides.

Parents, this is not about you. It is about your children, their education, and their future. If you dislike the fact that your child attends one of the Top 25 most improved schools in Illinois, you might want to consider private school alternatives. There are many available in the area. I understand the Facebook threat has been escalated to the Knox County Sheriff’s office for further investigation. – Amy Maras, Grayslake, Ill. Williamsfield Class of 1981

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Two motorists injured in fog-related crash

RADNOR – Advanced Medical Transport on Feb. 22 took two motorists to OSF St. Francis Medical Center after a collision at the intersection of Alta Lane and Illinois Route 91, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Larson Schaub, 52, of Dunlap and Courtney Robinson, no age available, were injured after Schaub’s 2002 Dodge collided with a 2013 Ford driven by Robinson, said police, who added that both had been westbound on Alta Lane and Robinson was stopped to turn left onto Route 91. Fog was cited as limiting visibility. No tickets were issued.

1 injured, 1 ticketed in accident behind bus

FARMINGTON – Zachary Beintema, 32 of Brimfield on Feb. 23 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed after the 2000 Honda Accord he was driving eastbound on Farmington Road struck a 2002 Ford Ranger driven by Brandon Shake, 35, of Trivoli, police reports said.

reported stolen from his house.

Shake was stopped for a school bus, according to reports, which noted that Logan-Trivoli Fire Protection District responded. Shake was reportedly transported to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Caveglia told police that this was

the second burglary he’s had this

month.

• Brenda Shockey, 58, of

Princeville on Feb. 26 was taken

Yates City man charged with 3 traffic offenses

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ing Under the Influence and driv-

ELMWOOD – Local police last week ticketed Noah Sorensen, 19, of Yates City for improper turning, driving with no insurance and driving on a suspended license after the 2006 Chevrolet he was driving struck a 1998 Cadillac driven by Tracy Provence, 59, of Elmwood. No injuries were reported.

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• Jan. 25: Jay Buchanan of Elm-

wood near the intersection of Knox

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• Jan. 28: R. Bland of Dahinda

Police reports

• Two incidents of identity theft were reported to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 17, one reported by Tiffany Diehl, 50, of Princeville, and the other by Hillary Wesson, 34, of Edwards. • Larry Shane, 60, of Wyoming, Ill., on Feb. 22 reported criminal damage to property involving a 2015 Chevrolet truck at the German-Bliss Equipment Co. in Princeville. • Ron Caveglia, 40, of Elmwood on Feb. 24 reported the theft of less than $500 of property after a package delivered by FedEx was

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VOLUNTEERS: Silzer enjoys time on ‘trail crew’ Continued from Page 1

“Volunteer Orientation at Wildlife Prairie Park offers those interested in volunteering the opportunity to get a feel for what projects and roles are available to volunteers,” said Eva Kirschbaum, Wildlife’s membership and marketing coordinator. “Roles and projects range from construction, maintenance, guest services, trail guides, family and group volunteering, scout projects and more.” Back with Tenbrook, the craftsman reflects on his current project. “I’m working on a rain bench, part of an ecologi-

cal program helped by a grant,” he says. “I did one last winter and I’m starting the other one this week. It should take me a couple of weeks to assemble. It’s 32 inches by 8 feet, made of tongue-and-groove, roughcut cedar and collects rainwater. It’ll probably be installed in April.” In a wooded area not far away, Betsy Silzer, 52, reflects on her volunteer work at Wildlife since being recruited in 2010. “We worked on the biking trails, by hand, mostly on the west side of Taylor Road,” says Silzer, also trailcare coordinator for the Peoria Area Mountain

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Bike Association. “It’s taken over six years, but now there’s 12 miles of single track and 3 or so miles of double track – plus the 6 or 7 miles on the east side. “I grew up in the area,” she continues. “I was gone about 20 years, then returned to help take care of my mom and dad for 10 years, Fred and Lois Silzer. Now, a lot of Wednesday nights, the crew cleans overlooks and trims trees and leaves and debris [on the trails]. It’s nonstop. “A lot of people love that kind of work,” she adds. “The trail crew is a big family. We work hard, then go out to Ludy’s.” Silzer notes that the expansive east side isn’t just for mountain biking. There are mud runs and disc golf and more. But she and the volunteer trail crews keep track of the surroundings and the activities. “I guess I’m sort of one of the watchdogs for the west side,” she says, laughing. Like biking, volunteering at the park can be appealing to all ages, Silzer says. “It attracts emptynesters in their 50s or 60s with time and resources,” she says. “The park fills a niche and brings back a demographic who might think they’re done with animals – before or after they have kids. Some volunteers have been here 20 years. There are all kinds [of chances to help], from the gift shop and train to guides.” Wildlife volunteer coordinator Lindsay Kelso agrees. “All types of people volunteer at the Park, but the most common seem to be retired folks,” Kelso says. “But I have seen an increase of high school and college students that sign up. Since there is such diversity of jobs at

the Park, there is an opportunity that caters to almost any hobby or interest. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, enjoy art, like history, enjoy trains, like to work with your hands, like to work behind the scenes, love animals, or like to work with people, there is a job for you. “It seems like we could always use more volunteers,” Kelso adds. “The areas – schoolhouse, cabin, train, adventure store, visitor center, etc. – that need volunteers differ over time, but there is always a need somewhere.” For details, go online to bit.ly/VolunteerAtWPP or call Wildlife Prairie Park at (309) 676-0998.

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Elmwood board picks $800,000 in contracts By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The Board of Education on Monday approved five companies for work on its Phase II school additions and renovations, and tentatively saved $230,000 to be used elsewhere in the $7.2 million project. Recommended by construction manager River City and the Board’s Building Committee, the companies, bids and work are: • Knapp Concrete of Goodfield, $208,760 for building concrete; • NE Finch of Peoria, $340,494 for earthwork/ excavation; • Titan Industries of Deer Creek, $182,500 for steel fabrication; • Tri-County Plumbing of Goodfield, $28,600 for site utilities, and; • Van Buskirk ConFor The Weekly Post

struction of Peoria $121,444 for steel erection. “River City has not provided a contractor recommendation for site concrete [and] asphalt paving,” said River City project manager Dan Hopper. Board president Tom Conklin praised the Building Committee’s work and clarified that savings will be plowed back in to the project. “We’re obligated to spend the bond money on the building project,” he said. “We can’t just pocket it.” In related business, the Board approved assigning the purchase of its District building on Campus Court from Rick LeHew to Bob Batterton at the same price of $1. “My intention was to save the District money

and keep Chad and the staff here,” said LeHew, who abstained from the vote. The Board last month unanimously OK’d that sale, plus another Districtowned property on North Althea to Tom Meyers, after receiving no bids at initial offerings of $10,000 for the Althea property and $5,000 for the Campus Court property, nor bids for “at-will” offers. The sales will save the District more than $35,000 in demolition costs, and will return the houses to the tax rolls, Superintendent Chad Wagner said. In other news, the Board:

• approved a 2017-18 oil and gas contract with Lozier Oil for a cost per gallon of $2.348; • has started labor negotiations with the teachers union, Local 4235 of the American Federation of Teachers, and Conklin said he hoped bargaining would be done in the next few weeks, The current contract expires July 31; • discussed but took no action on what to do about class photos hanging on the walls, especially after the renovations. Frietsch suggested seeking community input. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com

Princeville ups fees By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – Zoning fees and sewer rates both were increased by Trustees at the Village Board’s Feb. 22 meeting. Amending the zoning ordinance, the Board raised fees for new construction of a principal residence up to 1,000 square feet from $25 to $150. “We’re just covering our expenses,” said Village President Sid Stahl. “We checked with Peoria County and other area communities. We’re not looking to profit.” Fees for residences over 1,000 square feet will pay an additional 15 cents per square foot. Breaking even also was the goal in raising rates for sewer service, as Trustees voted to increase the flat For The Weekly Post

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rate from $10 per month to $13 per month, plus raising the user rate from $2.35 per 1,000 gallons to $2.75 per 1,000 gallons. New rates will go into effect April 1, Stahl said. In other matters, the Board approved steps to proceed with replacing the water main on Cottage Grove Avenue between South Street and Douglas Street. Trustees also approved vacating an unused alley in the Blanchard Heights subdivision that will provide flexibility for a developer considering building four homes there. In other news, • Derick Gray accepted an offer for full-time employment with the Public Works Department; • Spencer Wilson was approved to fill the Village Clerk vacancy after Mary Ann Mercer resigned.

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ELMWOOD – Roberta “Berta” J. Plym, 51, of Charleston, formerly of Elmwood, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 22, 2017. She was born Feb. 7, 1966, in Peoria to Dale and Jean Ann (De Ford) Plym. Surviving are her mom, Jean; and five sisters, Denise (Larry) Wolf of Eldora, Iowa, Valerie (Daryl) Dorich of Plym East Peoria, Louisa (Kelly) Threw of Farmington, Mary (Jack) Bartholomew of Morton and Glynis Plym of Elmwood. She is also survived by her many friends in Charleston, who she considered her second family. Berta was preceded in death by her Dad and paternal and maternal grandparents. Berta graduated from Elmwood High School in 1984 and attended Eastern Illinois University. She later moved to Chicago where she enjoyed cheering on her “Cubbies” and Blackhawks. When she grew tired of “big city life” she returned to Charleston where she worked at “What’s Cookin” restaurant, first as a waitress and later as a cook. Berta embraced the arts and had a love of literature, music and dance, as an observer and participant. She had strong social convictions and was unafraid to voice her opinion, but always had an open mind and an open heart to all. She had a special way with children, and all her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews loved being with her. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial of ashes at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery will be held at a later date. All are welcome to attend a “Celebration of Life” on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Banquet Hall

This Week’s Obituaries • Harry J. Blake, 72, Yates City • F. Louise Buckman, 90, Maquon • John Cummins, 47, Yates City • Mary Ann Fricke, 50, Edwards • Daniel Johnson, 61, Farmington • Richard Perardi, 57, Farmington • Roberta Plym, 51, Elmwood • Nellie Rambow, 85, Princeville • Kathryn Smith, 97, Brimfield • Karen Yemm, 75, Brimfield We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.

– 112 South Magnolia Street, Elmwood. To help with funeral expenses, donations may be given in Berta’s name to: Farmers State Bank, 104 East Main Street, Elmwood, IL 61529. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

Karen Yemm

BRIMFIELD – Karen Aidra Yemm, 75, of Peoria, passed away at 3:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at her residence. Born Sept. 24, 1941, in Kewanee, the daughter of Lloyd and Hannah Capperune Bell, Karen married William H. Yemm Nov. 24, 1962, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1983, in Peoria. Also preceding her in death was one son, Curt Allen Yemm. Surviving are Yemm two sons, Jeff Yemm of Peoria, Brett (Christina) Yemm of Brimfield; five grandchildren, Camden Yemm of Peoria, William Henry Yemm IV of Peoria, Jacob Yemm of Peoria, Hannah Yemm of Brimfield, Kate Yemm of Brimfield; and her loving companion for over 25 years, Frank Arnwine of Peoria. Her family came first and her

many friends were very important to her. Karen retired as a Pharmacy Technician at Proctor Professional Pharmacy in 2003 and after retirement managed her family farm in Bradford. Karen was a member of Christ Alive! Community Church in Kickapoo and hosted a weekly bible study in her home. She was a member of the Mystery Club in Peoria and supported Operation Christmas Child, the USO and Boy’s Town. Funeral services were Feb. 25, 2017, at The Wilton Mortuary. Burial was in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the food pantry at Christ Alive! Community Church, 9320 W. Route 150, Edwards, Illinois 61528. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

Harry J. Blake

YATES CITY – Harry J. Blake, 72, of London Mills, rother of a Yates City woman, died Feb. 21 at home. Survivors include his wife Susan (Stegens) Blake; children Penny (Blake) Hazen of Davenport, Iowa, Robert Blake of Peoria, Jeffery Blake of London Mills, Deryl Blake of London Mills, and Amber Burnett of London Mills; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Blake of Florida and Wesley Blake of Missouri; and sister Rita Filker of Yates City. Cremation rites were accorded and a celebration of life held Feb. 26 at the Blake residence. Condolences may be left online at www.cormanmh.com.

F. Louise Buckman

WILLIAMSFIELD – F. Louise “Weezy” Buckman, 90, of Maquon, a Williamsfield native who taught in Yates City, died Feb. 25 at her home. Born Dec. 11, 1926, in Williamsfield, the daughter of Theodore and Mathilda Adolphson Swanson, she

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married Clifford Buckman May 26, 1946, in Victoria. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2012. Survivors include daughter Joyce (Danny) Richard of Maquon; 6 grandchildren: Aaron (Leslie) Taylor of Maquon, Dee Dee (David) Boyer of Maquon, Neil (Susi) Taylor of Maquon, Tiffany (Kristina) Buckman of Galesburg, Donald Taylor of Fairview and Jarod (Kari) Buckman of Maquon: and 14 great grandchildren: Devin (Jill) Stowe, Courtney Taylor, Drew Martin, Ethan and Bella Boyer, Austin and Mattie Taylor, Dalton and Kolbie Buckman, Tony Nicholas, Quinn, Drew and Brock Anderson. Services were March 1 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Knoxville, with burial at Maquon Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

John Cummins

YATES CITY – John G. Cummins, 47, of Yates City, died Feb. 28 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born 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. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial of ashes at Yates City Cemetery will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ann Fricke

EDWARDS – Mary Ann Fricke, 50, of Edwards, died Feb. 22 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Lyle Fricke; children Brandon (Jaclyn) of Bloomington, Ind., and Katelyn, Collin and Logan at home; and brothers James and Kenneth Lammers. Services were Feb. 25 at St. Thomas Parish in Peoria Heights, and a funeral Mass was March 1 at St. George Catholic Church in Hermann, Mo. Burial followed at St. George Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

Daniel Lee Johnson

FARMINGTON – Daniel Lee Johnson, 61, of Farmington died Feb. 19 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Johnson was born May 21, 1955, in Peoria to Joseph Johnson and Shirley (Broors) Johnson. He married Donna Snider in 2003. Surviving are his wife, Donna, and son

Chancy; brothers Charles Johnson of Peoria, David Johnson of Brimfield, Richard (Diane) Johnson of Buckley, Wash., Ernest Johnson of Farmington, Micheal Lindsay of Cape Coral, Fla., and Matthew (Tina) Lindsay of Fort Meyers, Fla.; sisters, Deborah (Scott) Kroesen of Brimfield, Linda Geick of Peoria, Michelle Lindsay of Cape Coral, Fla., Patty (John) Cleveland of Valrico, Fla., and Mary (George) Hack of Cape Coral, Fla. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

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Richard C. Perardi

FARMINGTON – Richard C. Perardi, 57, of Farmington died Feb. 21 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Born Aug. 15, 1959, in Canton to Albert and Vera (Newcomb) Perardi, he married Mary Jo Bitner on October 3, 1987, in Farmington, and she survives. Also surviving are sons Michael (Sarah) Perardi, Daniel (Heather Shaw) Perardi and Adam (Kelsey Inglis), all of Farmington; granddaughter Gianna Perardi; brother Bill Perardi of Farmington; and sister Carolyn (David) Higgs of Dunlap. Services were Feb. 25 at AndersonSedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial at Oakridge Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Nellie Rambow

PRINCEVILLE – Nellie Rambow, 85, of Peoria, mother of a Princeville man, died Feb. 21 at Heddington Oaks. Nellie is survived by sons J.R. (Sharon) Rambow of Princeville and Paul Rambow of Peoria; son-in-law Darren Kelley of Shawnee, Kan.; and six grandchildren. Cremation rites were accorded by Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services, and a visitation will be from 1011 a.m. on March 11 at Resurrection Mausoleum, with a memorial at 11 a.m. Condolences may be left at legacy.com.

Kathryn Smith

BRIMFIELD – Kathryn Rose Smith, 97, of Peoria, mother of a Brimfield man, died Feb. 21 at Manor Court at Liberty Village in Peoria. Survivors include son Gary L. (Ann) Smith of Brimfield; two grandchildren, Adam (Melissa) Smith of Brimfield and Skye (Dr. Jeff) Murray of Omaha, Neb.; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 27. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

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

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood

Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am

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United Methodist Church of Elmwood

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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St. James Catholic Church

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

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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CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON JUBILEE TOWNSHIP BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of ELMWOOD, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 111 West Main Street, in Elmwood, Illinois, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017.

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of JUBILEE, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the Home of ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Township Clerk, who resides at 15903 W. Brimfield-Jubilee Rd., Brimfield, Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, from and after the 9th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:45 O'Clock P. M., the 10th day of April, 2017, at the JUBILEE TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 12807 N. Princeville-Jubilee Rd. in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 13th day of February, 2017. ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Township Clerk.

NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:00 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017. DIANA HALL, Elmwood Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON JUBILEE TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of ELMWOOD, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 111 West Main Street, in Elmwood, Illinois, the 10th day of March, 2017.

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of JUBILEE, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection, from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M., weekdays, at the Home of ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Town Clerk, who resides at 15903 W. Brimfield-Jubilee Rd., Brimfield, Illinois, from and after the 9th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:30 O'Clock P. M., the 10th day of April, 2017, in the JUBILEE TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 12807 N. Princeville-Jubilee Rd. in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 13th day of February, 2017. ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Township Clerk.

NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 5:30 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Township Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017. DIANA HALL, Elmwood Township Clerk.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ELBA TOWNSHIP BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of ROSEFIELD, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the ROSEFIELD TOWN HALL, located at 16221 W. Southport Rd., Brimfield, Rosefield Township, Peoria County, Illinois, or by appointment by contacting Martin E. May, Rosefield Township Clerk, at (309) 634-6164, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:15 O'Clock P. M., the 12th day of April, 2017, at the ROSEFIELD TOWN HALL and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at a meeting to be held subsequent to the Hearing. DATED this 15th day of February, 2017. MARTIN E. MAY, Rosefield Township Clerk.

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of ELBA, in the County of Knox, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the residence of PHILLIP GOEDEKE, Elba Town Clerk, who resides at 785 Knox Highway 18, Yates City, Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois, from and after 9:00 O'Clock A. M., the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:15 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the ELBA TOWN HALL, in Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017. PHILLIP GOEDEKE, Elba Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROSEFIELD TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ELBA TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of ROSEFIELD, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the ROSEFIELD TOWN HALL, located at 16221 W. Southport Rd., Brimfield, Rosefield Township, Peoria County, Illinois, or by appointment by contacting Martin E. May, Rosefield Township Clerk, at (309) 634-6164, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 O'Clock P. M., the 12th day of April, 2017, at the ROSEFIELD TOWN HALL, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 15th day of February, 2017. MARTIN E. MAY, Rosefield Township Clerk.

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of ELBA, in the County of Knox, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection, at the residence of PHILLIP GOEDEKE, the Elba Town Clerk, who resides at 785 Knox Highway 18, Yates City, Illinois, from and after 9:00 O'Clock A. M., the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the ELBA TOWN HALL, in Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MILBROOK TOWNSHIP BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MILBROOK TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of MILLBROOK, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the home of BOBBIE PHILBEE, Millbrook Township Clerk, who resides at 21512 North Washington Street, Laura, Illinois, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:15 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the MILLBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, located in Laura, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held following the Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017. BOBBIE PHILBEE, Millbrook Township Clerk.

NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of MILLBROOK, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection from 9:00 O'Clock A. M. to 5:00 O'Clock P. M. weekdays, at the home of BOBBIE PHILBEE, Millbrook Township Clerk, located at 21512 North Washington Street, in Laura, Illinois, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 O'Clock P. M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the MILLBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER, in Laura, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017.

PHILLIP GOEDEKE, Elba Township Clerk.

BOBBIE PHILBEE, Millbrook Township Clerk.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of RAYMOND EDWARD KESSLER, Deceased

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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given to creditors of the death of RAYMOND EDWARD KESSLER. Letters of Office were issued to WAYNE A. KESSLER, 901 West Horseshoe Trail, Edelstein, Illinois, , as Executor, whose attorney 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 *(see below) day of August, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, February 22, 2017. WAYNE A. KESSLER, Executor of the Estate of RAYMOND EDWARD KESSLER, Deceased Kerry R. Cordis The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorney for Executor 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616

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(S) Kerry R. Cordis Attorney for Estate

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) DARRYL K. WORLEY ) No. 17-P-56 Deceased. ) CLAIM NOTICE - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of DARRYL K. WORLEY on January 6, 2017. Letters of Office were issued on February 10, 2017, by the above entitled Court to CATHERINE J. LAZZARO, of 17516 County Road 561, Pengilly, Minnesota 55775, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., of 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the Administrator or both on or before the 8th day of September, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the Administrator 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 administrator and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-4, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a copy of a form of petition to terminate independent administration to the Clerk of the Court at the above address. DATED this 10th day of February, 2017. CATHERINE J. LAZZARO, Independent Administrator of the Estate of DARRYL K. WORLEY, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Independent Administrator 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

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Enforcement in school zones underway By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – After last week’s City Council meeting – when Aldermen unanimously approved lowering the speed limit on North Walnut Street between Dearborn and Maple Row to 25 miles per hour – Police Chief Aaron Bean said he expected enforcement to begin this week. New speed-limit signs and a $3,400 mobile radar unit were to be erected in the neighborhood by West Park to discourage speeding by motorists before and after school. The radar device may occasionally be moved to other parts of town where speeding is reported, Alderman Bob Paige said. Also, two resolutions For The Weekly Post

were approved to permit the City to coordinate with the State on using Motor Fuel Taxes this year. The first measure calls for a maximum expenditure of $27,000 for spray patch and oil, plus purchasing salt; the second provides for up to $70,000 for sealcoating. “This is three times what we usually spend,” said Alderman Bryan Davis, “but we haven’t done any [street projects] for two seasons. We’re catching up.” In other business, the Council • approved changing the assignment of the 2013 Development Agreement concerning the Country Comfort facility. It will change from Tucked Inn, LLC, whose

PRINCEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ASSOC. NOTICE NOTICE from Princeville Township Cemetery Association: Please remove all winter and fall decorations you may want to save from gravesites before Monday, March 13, 2017. This includes grave blankets, wreaths and wreath stands, flowers in pots, shepherd hooks, flowers in ground vases, flowers in permanent vases, cradles on headstones, flags and banners, figurines and any broken solar lights. All decorations listed will be removed and deposed of from Monday, March 13, 2017 until Friday, April 7, 2017. Please, DO NOT place any decorations or flowers on or near graves during this period. Love ones may resume decorating graves on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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registered agent in Pam Paige, to Pettfam, LLC, which is tied to Country Comfort operators the Pettett family, which also runs Country Comfort Retirement Homes in Henry and Princeton. The move was needed because of a pending sale of the real estate from Tucked Inn to Pettfam; • heard a presentation by Nathan Davis, Director of Rural Development for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, which serves the counties of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Mason and Logan. His

remarks included reminders of morning Rural Roundtables every other month on topics such as local food initiatives and mapping programs, and its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) projects to help with relevant federal funding. Applications for the next round of CEDS projects are due April 7, Davis said. For details, the GPEDC web site is greaterpeoriaedc.org. • cancelled the regular Council meeting on March 21.

CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois ) Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) CASE NO.: 16-CH-343 PATRICK A. JOHNSON, LORI L. ) JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2017, the Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois, will on March 8, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M., in the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, at the area designated for Judicial Sales that day, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point of 1000.45 feet East of an iron pipe located at the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; thence South 180 feet; thence West 50 feet; thence South 224 feet to the Point of Beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing South 469.93 feet; thence East 149.52 feet; thence North 469.93 feet; thence West 149.52 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Parcel 2: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded December 17, 1979 as Document No. 79-26550 in, upon, over and across the Private Roadway, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 950.45 feet Easterly of the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; running thence South 3 degrees 30 minutes East (bearings for description purposes only) 97.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. From the Point of Beginning continuing South 3 degrees 30 minutes East 420.0 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes West 25.0 feet to a point; thence North 3 degrees 30 minutes West, 420.0 feet to a point; thence North 17 degrees 45 minutes West 58.5 feet; thence North 29 degrees 15 minutes West 26.5 feet to the existing 1973 South line of State Highway Route #174; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes East 33.0 feet along said 1973 South line to a point; thence South 1 degrees 45 minutes 19.0 feet to a point; thence South 20 degrees 45 minutes East 64.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. Parcel 3: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded June 26, 1991 as Document No. 91-14536 and Memorandum of Perpetual Easement and Roadway Maintenance Agreement recorded March 3, 1995 as Document No. 95-04233 in, upon, over and across the private roadway described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8; thence East along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8, a distance of 1199.91 feet; thence South 0 degree 01 minutes East, a distance of 550 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning of the easement to be described; thence continuing South 0 degrees 03 minutes East, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 20 feet; thence North 0 degrees 03 minutes West, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 20 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois ) Banking Corporation, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) CASE NO.: 16-CH-343 PATRICK A. JOHNSON, LORI L. ) JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2017, the Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois, will on March 8, 2017, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M., in the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, at the area designated for Judicial Sales that day, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point of 1000.45 feet East of an iron pipe located at the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; thence South 180 feet; thence West 50 feet; thence South 224 feet to the Point of Beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing South 469.93 feet; thence East 149.52 feet; thence North 469.93 feet; thence West 149.52 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Parcel 2: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded December 17, 1979 as Document No. 79-26550 in, upon, over and across the Private Roadway, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 950.45 feet Easterly of the intersection of the East line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right of way and the South line of State Highway Route #174 as constituted prior to January 1, 1959; running thence South 3 degrees 30 minutes East (bearings for description purposes only) 97.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. From the Point of Beginning continuing South 3 degrees 30 minutes East 420.0 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes West 25.0 feet to a point; thence North 3 degrees 30 minutes West, 420.0 feet to a point; thence North 17 degrees 45 minutes West 58.5 feet; thence North 29 degrees 15 minutes West 26.5 feet to the existing 1973 South line of State Highway Route #174; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes East 33.0 feet along said 1973 South line to a point; thence South 1 degrees 45 minutes 19.0 feet to a point; thence South 20 degrees 45 minutes East 64.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. Parcel 3: Non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by grant recorded June 26, 1991 as Document No. 91-14536 and Memorandum of Perpetual Easement and Roadway Maintenance Agreement recorded March 3, 1995 as Document No. 95-04233 in, upon, over and across the private roadway described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8; thence East along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8, a distance of 1199.91 feet; thence South 0 degree 01 minutes East, a distance of 550 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning of the easement to be described; thence continuing South 0 degrees 03 minutes East, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds West, a distance of 20 feet; thence North 0 degrees 03 minutes West, a distance of 317.66 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 20 feet to the Point of Beginning, situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 7726 N. Pioneer Lane, Peoria, IL 61614

Commonly known as 7726 N. Pioneer Lane, Peoria, IL 61614

P.I.N.: 14-08-205-005

P.I.N.: 14-08-205-005

The improvement on the property consists of a commercial building.

The improvement on the property consists of a commercial building.

Sale terms: 10 percent down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours by certified funds. No refunds.

Sale terms: 10 percent down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours by certified funds. No refunds.

The judgment amount was $543,217.68.

The judgment amount was $543,217.68.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Kerry R. Cordis, Plaintiff’s attorney, 129 North Walnut Street, P.O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559; Phone: 309.385.4616.

For information call Kerry R. Cordis, Plaintiff’s attorney, 129 North Walnut Street, P.O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559; Phone: 309.385.4616.

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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. FOOD & DRINK: Which plant sometimes is known as “pieplant” because its edible stalks often are used in desserts? 2. LITERATURE: Which of Shakespeare’s plays features a character named Viola? 3. MOVIES: Which movie featured the theme song “You’ve Got a Friend In Me”? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who served as vice president of the U.S. for 82 days before becoming president? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries are connected by the Khyber Pass? 6. MUSIC: What bridge did Billie Joe jump off in Bobbie Gentry’s song “Ode to Billie Joe”? 7. ANATOMY: Where would the parietal bones be found in the human body? 8. RELIGION: What is the second book of the Old Testament? 9. GEOLOGY: What kind of natural stone is known as Carrara? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the official language of Brazil?

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1. Rhubarb 2. “Twelfth Night” 3. “Toy Story” 4. Harry Truman 5. Afghanistan and Pakistan 6. The Tallahatchie bridge 7. The skull 8. Exodus 9. Marble 10. Portuguese

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BRIEFS Williamsfield board will not rehire two teachers

WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield School Board voted not to rehire two teachers at a special meeting held last Thursday. Gone at the end of the school year will be science teacher Geoffrey Girsch and French teacher Kara Girsch. “They are second year, nontenured teachers and the district chose not to renew their contracts,” said Kent Rigg, president of the Williamsfield Education Association. The next scheduled school board meeting is March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Kickapoo considering changes to ballpark

KICKAPOO – Cory Vaughn and Cassie Wilson from the baseball association at the Feb. 20 meeting updated the Township Board on projects for this summer. They said they plan to buy new backstop netting, and will cooperate with the Township and volunteers to

install and remove the netting each season. The association also is interested in pursuing a batting cage, so it’s looking in to grants and donations to cover the costs. In other business, civil engineer Patrick Meyer updated Trustees on stormwater requirements from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), including mandates that took effect this year. Kickapoo Township now must visually monitor two locations by photographing related water sources at least annually: Kickapoo Creek beneath the Interstate 474 overpass, and the area off Kickapoo Creek Road near the dog park.

Pirate Carnival March 10 in Williamsfield school

WILLIAMSFIELD – Inflatables, games, food and prizes will be part of a night of entertainment at the 2017 P.A.T. Pirate Carnival in Williamsfield. The public is invited to bring school-aged kids to the carnival from 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 10 at Williamsfield Schools. Armbands

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priced at $10 each provide access to inflatables, games and activities, many of which are new this year. At the end of the evening, a drawing will be held for seven raffle baskets valued at $250 each. Raffle tickets are available for $1 from Williamsfield elementary students.

Fund raiser March 11 at Princeville library

PRINCEVILLE – The Friends of Lillie M. Evans Library will hold a fund raiser on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Youngsters are invited to come paint a glass they can later take home. There will be a luau theme with a build-your-own kiddie cocktail bar. Cost is $20. Register at (309) 385-4540. Children under fifth grade must be accompanied by an adult.

IHSA All-Academic team

Local athletes Natalie Cokel of Princeville and Andrew Lueschow of Elmwood were named to the IHSA’s Honorable Mention All-State Academic team for 2016-17.

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BOYS HOOPS: Elmwood looking to future Continued from Page 16

athletic he is,” Otto said. “There’s sometimes I don’t even think he knows how easy he can get to the basket. When he decides he’s going to the basket, there’s nobody that’s going to stop him.” DePriest finished with nine points for Farmington (23-6), which shot 54 percent. Olympia (23-7) shot 64 percent. “I’ve been here four years and this is the kind of team I envisioned,” Otto said. “Smart. Hard working. Good kids. They left it all on the floor in this one.” Elmwood The only other area team still playing after last week’s paper was published was Elmwood (19-

12), which dropped a 49-45 decision to Delavan in the semifinals at Abingdon. That was much closer than two previous losses, and Elmwood was actually within one basket late before Delavan made free throws down the stretch. “We were able to dictate what we wanted to do on offense a little more,” coach Josh Fugitt said. “We called some more sets and got the ball to Vince (Lenzi) early and got him going inside. “But we still had 14 turnovers, which is way too many to win a game in that setting.” A junior, Lenzi finished with 16 points on 8-for-15 shooting and had 15 rebounds.

Sophomore Cameron Jacobson came off the bench to score 11 with three 3-pointers, while sophomore Jacob Brown had nine and junior Ethan Jehle added 8. Noah Jeckel had 19 for Delavan (22-9), which went on to win the regional title over Abingdon-Avon (23-5), 34-33, on a shot by Tyler Perry with 9.3 seconds left. Fugitt hopes that is a position his young Trojans can find themselves in next year. “Jacobson played well and I love that going into next year, knowing that you’ve got younger kids playing well at the end of the season that are coming back,” Fugitt said. “I’m excited about the future.”

LAMPE: Call fouls and go back to two classes Continued from Page 16

Scoring points was the goal back then. You could not slap and hack without drawing a foul. The games were less about wrestling and more about passing and shooting. The Falcons went 6-foot-7, 6-6 up front and had guards who could shoot and pass and run. They got up and down the floor and people came from all over to watch them play. Findlay outscored Benton 83-74 in

the semifinals in 1992 and then topped patient Normal University High 61-45 in the title game. By today’s standards, that’s a pretty big scoring output. And that’s a shame. The best thing that could happen to prep hoops would be for officials to take back the game. I’d rather endure a year of endless whistles to reset the style of play than watch all this wrestling. Oh yeah, for that matter, it would

be nice to see the Illinois High School Association face the obvious and undo the four-class failure. Neither will happen. So for the forseeable future, we’re stuck with four classes and a game that has become too rough and, dare I say it, almost boring? Oh well, at least for one night on a chilly Friday, a few Illinois gyms were lit with the warmth of basketballs slicing through nets.

ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP

Three girls volleyball teams vie for regionals PEORIA – Princeville had the last seventh-grade girls volleyball team left still playing in the IESA postseason at press time. On Tuesday, Farmington Central fell to Dunlap Valley Middle School in the 7-3A regional final at Avon, 28-26, 25-19. No. 2 seed Farmers had topped the hosts in the semis, 20-25, 25-17, 25-23. Williamsfield fell to Carthage

Monday in the final of the 7-1A regional at Carthage, 25-23, 25-19. Billtown had advanced by topping Peoria Hollis, 25-3, 25-6, and by upsetting No. 2 seed Peoria Academy, 25-22, 25-12. Princeville was to play for a regional title on Wednesday against Peoria Christian at the 7-2A Princeville Regional. The top-seeded Lady Princes

had defeated St. Thomas, 25-20, 25-16 in the semifinals. Brimfield and Elmwood dropped first round matches at the same regional. • Cokel signs – Princeville’s Natalie Cokel will sign with the University of Illinois Springfield on Friday to play softball. • 8th grade – Princeville and Farmington are No. 2 seeds heading into 8th grade regionals on March 4.

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Scoring points like the old days From left to right, Charles Payton misses on an inbound play, Dylan Hayden makes a layup and Jarod DePriest’s last-second shot is blocked. Photos by Dave Giagnoni.

Farmers fall Higgs’ 40 not quite enough By JEFF LAMPE

FARMINGTON – For most of last Friday, Stanford Olympia simply had no answer for Eric Higgs. Olympia ran three defenders at Higgs over the course of the game, yet he still racked up 40 points on 15for-24 shooting. Whether he was bombing home long 3-point shots or driving to the basket and twisting himself this way and that to get an angle, Higgs was nearly unstoppable. That was true until the very end, when in the final 14.2 seconds of play, the Farmington senior did not touch the basketball after a timeout to set up a play. Sophomore Jarod DePriest did get off a baseline shot as time expired, but it was blocked by Olympia’s 6foot-7 Charles Payton to preserve a wild 66-65 win for the visitors in the Class 2A Farmington Regional finale. “(Higgs) was kind of a decoy, because I thought we could get to the basket,” Farmington coach Jeff Otto Weekly Post Staff Writer

said. “They were doubling him late and I didn’t want to get caught not getting a shot off.” Otto said the first option was for Jake Uryasz and Higgs to run a two-man game with Uryasz going to the basket. If that didn’t work, Uryasz was to look for DePriest – which is what he did. “But the pass was a little low, so Jarod kicked it back out to Judd (Anderson) at the free-throw line,” Otto said. “Judd kicked it back to Jarod, who he felt had a better look.” Payton was there for the block, one of six blocks on the night to go with 24 points and nine rebounds. The likely Illinois State recruit had 19 of his 24 points in the second half and also did a good job of beating Farmington’s pressure virtually single-handedly. “We knew he was going to put the ball on the floor and go right, we just couldn’t get there quick enough before he got his momentum going,” Otto said. “It’s easier said than done. He’s a player.”

Farmington senior Eric Higgs fought his way inside to score several times last Friday against Stanford Olympia’s 6-foot-7 Charles Payton (23). Photo by Dave Giagnoni.

The same is obviously true of Higgs, who had 25 in the first half (including all six of his 3-pointers) as the teams battled to a 35-35 tie. In the second half, Higgs did his damage inside, with

double pumps and reverse layups and slashes to the basket that left Payton swatting at air. “I just don’t think people realize how explosive and Continued on Page 15

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Reading a recent headline celebrating the 25th anniversary of Findlay’s Class A state championship stunned me. Twenty-five years? Has it been that long since a school of 96 students made Illinois history? Am I that old? Yes, I am old enough to remember the days when basketball teams still scored points and a two-class system made for some true March Madness in the Illinois high school postseason. The latter seems fitting to recall after a regional championship Friday that was packed with good games – some of them even high Jeff scoring. LAMPE Farmington’s bitter 66-65 loss to Stanford Olympia was one of those. Some defensive purists might have preferred the 34-33 Delavan win over Abingdon-Avon. Not me. That game is an example of what high school boys basketball has become. Arm bars on defense. Muggings all over the court with no fouls called. And, partly in response to all that violence, endless passes and dribbles with players occasionally looking to the basket. Without seeing a second of the Delavan win, I’m certain the product was better at Farmington, where big shot after big shot rained in. Eric Higgs and Charles Payton put on a duel to remember. Sure, big-time players score points. But they were not alone. It was very exciting. Fun. And I’ve heard fans felt the same way after the Tremont-Illini Bluffs clash, which ended in a 77-76 Tremont win. A depressed IB coach Clay Vass shrugged when asked about all the points. “I’m a product of the 1980s,” he said. “Basketball was different then.” Actually, you don’t have to go back that far. Findlay is a good example of what hoops was once like. Continued on Page 15