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Thursday March 23, 2017 Vol. 5, No. 4

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No charges yet after altercation involving bus driver By JEFF LAMPE

EDWARDS – No arrests have yet been made after an altercation between the parent of an Elmwood Grade School student and an Elmwood bus driver left the 72-year-old driver bloody and bruised last week. According to police reports, Nathan R. Williams, 34, of Edwards boarded an Elmwood school bus last Wednesday morning at a stop in Edwards. Roy “Dean” Mahurin, 72, was driving the bus on his usual route. The two were involved in an altercation that left Mahurin bleeding from the head. Williams sufWeekly Post Staff Writer

fered cuts on his hand and knee. No arrests were initially made after the incident, but Elmwood Superintendent Chad Wagner has since been in contact with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department and the State’s Attorney office and said the school plans to press charges. “I have been in com- Williams munication with several members of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department, as the incident occurred in their jurisdiction,” Wagner

said. “Sheriff [Michael] McCoy has informed me that the incident has been referred to Mr. Jerry Brady, the State’s Attorney, and that the situation is being thoroughly investigated. “A school bus is an extension of our school, and anyone who puts our students or employees at risk should be held accountable.” Accounts of what happened during the altercation differ based on police reports. Williams told Elmwood police that he boarded the bus because Mahurin had poked his son in the chest on Tuesday evening while breaking up a fight and had previously had issues with the boy.

Local farmers worked together last week to send 29 bales of hay to aid a Kansas rancher impacted by wildfires that scorched more than 2 million acres in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Colorado. From left to right are: Budd Benson of Oneida, Larry Leady of London Mills, Kyle Thurman of Abingdon, Dylan Dare of Avon, David Dare of Avon and Brendan Henson of Oneida. Photo by Jeff Lampe. See story, Page 2.

By JEFF LAMPE

FARMINGTON – The City Council on Monday voted unanimously to enter into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Illinois American Water for the city’s water system. Illinois American, a Bolingbrook division of American Water, headquartered in New Jersey, last month raised

WILLIAMSFIELD – After two years of discussion and numerous votes, the Williamsfield School Board has approved plans to create new office space for administrators. The board voted 5-2 last Wednesday to award a $486,100 bid to Laverdiere Construction to consolidate administrative offices, to replace the school’s main water line and to create a Inside new main entrance on the • The Princeville south end of the school. school seeks Voting against the bid nearly $225,000 were Bob Rask and Brian from village TIF Howard. funds. Page 7. The board also unanimously approved a budget request for the $220,000 STEM Lab remodel in space formerly occupied by some administrative offices. A proposal is expected to be presented at the next board meeting, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. While Howard and several speakers during the public comment session cautioned against the expense of the project and discussed possible alternatives, the majority favored moving Weekly Post Staff Writer

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HELPING VICTIMS OF WILDFIRES

By BILL KNIGHT

Williams said he decided to board the bus to “confront” the driver, according to police reports. Mahurin said he broke up a fight Tuesday night involving Williams’ son, but did not touch the boy. He reported the incident to Elmwood Elementary School Principal Tony Frost. In regards to the altercation, Williams said Mahurin pushed him off the bus after he had reached the second step. He said he started to fall and grabbed the driver to regain his balance. According to Williams, Mahurin fell and hit his head on the ground, breaking the driver’s

its offer from $3,450,000 up to $3,750,000, depending on three independent appraisals. A second proposal, from Kankakeebased Aqua Illinois, had initially offered the $3,750,000 purchase price. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must still approve the transaction, and Illinois American Senior Manager for Business Development Bob

Johnson after the vote said ICC’s process could take nine months to complete. “It was a difficult decision,” said Mayor Kent Kowal. “We had two fine companies [bid]. It was the same money, and same employment [arrangement], basically, and their references were all good. It seemed that Continued on Page 10

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ALTERCATION: Accounts of incident differ Continued from Page 1

glasses and leaving him bloodied on his right cheekbone and above his right eye. Mahurin was later treated by B.Y.E. Ambulance. According to the Elmwood Police report, a B.Y.E. member, “stated that the cut was due to a fist, not a fall” and yielded no evidence of debris from the ground. Williams suffered cuts on his right hand and on his right knee cap, according to a report by Peoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephanie Spears, who said the injury “appeared to be consistent with a scrape on pavement.” Mahurin’s account of the altercation is differ-

ent. In a typed statement included in the Elmwood police report, Mahurin said Williams became belligerent on the bus. Mahurin said he asked the parent to get off the bus several times. After Williams would not leave, Mahurin said he tried to remove him. Mahurin said Williams then dragged him off the bus, hit him in the face and knocked him to the ground. Mahurin said he tried to push Williams

away to defend himself. He said the altercation ended when Williams’ wife, Kelly Williams, intervened and took Williams’ son off the bus. Mahurin then left the scene and completed his route. After the incident, Williams drove to Elmwood Grade School, where, according to the police report, he was belligerent and was asked to leave school grounds. Elmwood police officer

Michael Darrah was dispatched and asked Williams to wait in his truck until the deputy arrived, since the altercation happened outside of Elmwood’s jurisdiction. Video of the incident taken by students on the bus is said to have been inconclusive. Williams has a record of more than 15 criminal and traffic cases dating back to 2001 ranging from theft to resisting arrest.

Farmers send aid to fire victim By JEFF LAMPE

FARMINGTON – Kyle Thurman was feeding cattle at his father’s farm last week and thinking about reports from areas in the western United States impacted by wildfires earlier this month. “My cows were fat and happy and I’ve got a pile of hay seemingly with no end,” said Thurman, who lives in Avon but farms near Douglas and Maquon. “But there, they call it a moonscape. There’s nothing there and their cattle are bawling and have nothing to eat.” So Thurman decided to help, agreeing to part with 29 round bales of hay to help a farmer in need. One issue was finding a way to get the hay west. But after reaching out to a few people, Thurman quickly had a willing volunteer in David Dare of Avon – who lined up a trio of trucks, trailers and drivers to haul the hay 700 miles west last FriFor The Weekly Post

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day. “I’m not trying to be a hero, there’s just hungry cattle out there,” Dare said. The drivers gathered Friday at a farm owned by Kyle Thurman’s parents, Mike and Rita Thurman, where the hay is stored. While Kyle and his son worked to load the 1,600-pound bales onto trailers, those involved discussed the impact of wildfires on western ranchers. “It’s a shame the national media hasn’t picked up on this more,” Dare said. The hay went to rancher Jeff Krier in Protection, Ks. Krier said he has lost 5,000 acres of pasture to the wildfires as well as 50 cows and calves. “He was really appreciative of the hay, so it went well,” Thurman said. The only problem along the way, Thurman said, was that the heavy load caused Dare and his drivers to replace nine tires en route to Kansas.

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Rambling through central Illinois pondering elevation. uuu Where does a person go to learn about Douglas? With shame I admit my search started with Google – only to read page after page about Douglas County. Ugh. Then, in a moment of rare clarity, I walked 3 feet to grab our copy of “Yates City Quasquicentennial,” pubJeff lished in 1982. From that book I LAMPE learned Douglas was laid out in 1856 and was first called Summit (until 1896), since its location is said to be the highest point between state lines. ... Another interesting note is that a two-story school built in 1867 served students of Douglas until 1953, when they were bused to Yates City. I’m betting they never had air conditioning or a STEM lab in that facility – though I gladly pay for those things in our schools today. ... Want more about our Knox County neighbor? Did you know Douglas survived a large fire around 1900 and a Mother’s Day tornado on May 14, 1961? Or that grain bins from town were once air-lifted to nearby farms in the 1970s? History remains fascinating. uuu Meet the Candidates Night in

Williamsfield this Sunday will likely be without two candidates, as Tom Kordewick of Dahinda and Aaron Buck of Williamsfield have said they have other commitments. The event is 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. ... That they won’t attend is a shame, because there’s plenty to discuss. As several community members have stated, Williamsfield remains a town divided, no matter how many hours of Kumbaya were packed into the latest school board meeting. Will spending $500,000 of penny tax money for improved offices and a safer main entry cripple the Williamsfield district’s financial future? No. Will rainbow shirts mask the personality conflicts some have with administrators? No. But for Billtown to really thrive, the town needs to get past the issues that divide. Stop the flat tires and charades. Reach consensus and move on. To quote a recent letter from superintendent Tim Farquer, “...teach our kids that being from Williamsfield means you love, support, and look out for each other ... even when you disagree.” uuu Sara Patel called to say there’s no truth to rumors she plans to sell her Village Foods store in Princeville. “Facebook is false,” she said. “I want to stay open. If people of the Princeville community support us as they have before, we will fill the shelves like before.” Patel said she even plans to start serving fresh

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Thanks for support of Dakota’s dodgeball event

To the Editor: You have truly touched our hearts with your love, friendship, and the generous support shown at the Dakota Ramp Dodgeball tournament Benefit held in aid for the Dakota Ramp Scholarships. It was a wonderful occasion and showed us clearly how joy can be found in even the darkest of situations. It is especially rewarding seeing the kids and adults having so much fun! We deeply appreciate each and every contribution, and we especially thank the Elmwood school district for hosting and organizing the event. Although we cannot bring Dakota back, his memory will never be forgotten which provides us with enormous comfort. We feel very blessed to live in a wonderful community that is so giving. Thank you so much! With our love and heartfelt thanks. – Don and Karen Ramp, Elmwood

Williamsfield graduate supports recent changes

To the Editor: I am a 1992 graduate and lifetime supporter of Williamsfield schools. More importantly, my two children attend Williamsfield Schools and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I work in education and I understand as much as anyone how hard it is to go in day after day with a positive attitude. Teachers and administrators at Williamsfield are among the most positive, caring, and supportive educators I know. I look to them as leaders in our chosen profession ... the profession of educating tomorrow’s leaders. Our current administration is the most dedicated and accessible administration I have seen in years. Zach Binder and Tim Farquer genuinely care about the success of every student. That’s not something you find at every school. The deci-

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sions they make are never self-serving or without care. They have the best interest of our community and students at the core. Recently, I have witnessed a vocal minority call into question every decision made by the current administration. Dissent is a cornerstone to any governmental organization. Not agreeing with someone’s position is going to happen. We can disagree without being disagreeable. But, this recent strain of dissent is coming not from a place of policy disagreement, but from a place of malice towards others. There is no place for this kind of conduct in any setting, let alone a school. We are supposed to be examples for our future civic leaders. Just know, I wrote this letter for the silent majority who feel things are moving in the right direction at Williamsfield schools. I haven’t agreed with everything this board and administration has done. That’s part of being a member of society. Not getting everything you want is part of life. Marginal problems are going to arise when you have a proactive and hard-charging administration.

If you walked into Williamsfield School in May of 1992 (when I graduated) and then walked in 20 years later, you would have noticed very little difference in the appearance. It was status quo. No major deficiencies, no minor improvements. This board and this administration decided that status quo doesn’t cut it anymore. Our children deserve better! They deserve progressive, engaged teachers training them for the world they will be entering, not the world their fathers and grandfathers entered. The world needs kids that are better equipped to hit the ground running in all subjects. You can see that our current teachers and administration are up to that task. Our children DESERVE to be challenged to face a more competitive academic and professional world. With this board, this administration and most importantly, these teachers, our kids are getting exactly what they deserve ... the BEST! I love this community, I love this school and I want the best for all involved. – Ashley Little, Williamsfield

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Galesburg man gets DUI for crashing into Akron

BRIMFIELD – It was almost 1 a.m. on March 11 when a Galesburg motorist inexplicably drove his 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser through the plate-glass windows and into the offices at Akron Services west of Brimfield. Brimfield firefighters were the first to respond, and they found 53-year-old Mark Hillyer still belted into the front seat of the car, according to reports. The fire department called for B.Y.E. Ambulance to respond, and they stabilized Hillyer for transport to OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Before they departed, Peoria Sheriff’s officers arrived and questioned Hillyer, who couldn’t explain how the mishap occurred and exhibited signs of intoxication, according to reports. He was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries and agreed to DUI testing. Police ticketed him for an unspecified traffic offense and Driving Under the Influence, and his vehicle was towed by Farmington Road Towing. Akron general manager Tim Wagenbach went to the scene and had the damaged wall boarded up.

Dahinda wreck results in multiple charges

DAHINDA – It was about 1:40

a.m. on March 18 when Knox County police were called to the scene of an accident involving a Ford pickup truck in the 1550 block of Knox Highway 15. But it was 21 hours before the driver, 45-year-old Brian Lambert of Dahinda, made himself available to police, according to the Sheriff’s office. After discovering no one with the truck, police went to Lambert’s home and telephoned him there and on his cell phone, but got no response, they said. Lambert appeared at the police station about 10:45 that night, when police charged him with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, failure to reduce speed, and improper lane usage, and issued him a Notice To Appear.

ID thieves used credit card for cigarette buys

ELMWOOD – A 48-year-old Elmwood man was victimized by the unauthorized use of his credit card this month, when hundreds of dollars was charged for the purchase of numerous cartons of cigarettes at Casey’s in Elmwood and in Galesburg, and at Jordan’s Mobil in Elmwood, local police said. Evidence points to a 30-year-old Chicago man, according to reports, and the credit card company and law enforcement are continuing to investigate.

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March 13 was arrested for Failure to Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail to hold for another agency. • Michaeal A. Wiltgen, 23, of Elmwood on March 14 was transported to the Peoria County Jail to hold for another agency. • A 25-year-old Farmington man is being sought for questioning in connection with the theft of less than $300 in items from Ron’s Automotive in Bellevue, reported on March 17. • Jacob Gunter, 28, of Brimfield, on March 17 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence after police were called to the scene of his 1999 Jeep Cherokee being off the road near Southport and McClellan Roads. • Cole Stoddard, 21 of Brimfield on March 20 was taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail on a charge of criminal damage to property.

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School requests Princeville TIF funds By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – Princeville’s school district has requested a $224,376 payment from the Village of Princeville’s Tax Increment Financing program for some costs tied to the recent building project, Superintendent Shannon Duling said at the March 14 Board of Education meeting. “The funds will be used to reimburse capital costs for renovation and construction at Princeville Grade School and Princeville Junior-Senior High School,” Duling said. In other financial matters, the administration recommended keeping all district fees for 2017-18 the same, with the possible exception of lunch fees. Lunch fees may increase by 10 ten cents per lunch, based on federal regulations, but Duling said he will determine whether there’s a way to avoid a fee hike. The Board will consider and vote on fees at its April 11 meeting. The Board approved a four-year lease for copier services with Digital Copy Systems for replacFor The Weekly Post

ing the District’s copiers at a cost of $765 per month. That’s the same cost as the current lease, which will expire at the end of this fiscal year. Also, the Board OK’d a two-year lease with Midwest Transit Equipment for five buses, replacing five buses coming off the current agreement, at an annual cost of $9,725 per bus per year. In academic matters, the Board approved bylaws for the National Honor Society (NHS) and OK’d social studies teacher Devin Cendejas and biology teacher Elizabeth Quinn as co-sponsors of NHS, which on March 7 inducted the following PHS students: Madelyn Bowermaster,

Victoria Coats, Will Feucht, Kelly Gill, Tecca Hoerr, Haley Holt, Marisa Horton-Meza, Alexandra Humphreys, Allison Kieser, Joselyn Knobloch, Melissa Martin, Paul Oelkers, Jordan Orsini, Isabelle Perkins, Paige Rock, Brett Schlicksup, Creighton Schock, Tagen Steidinger, Taylor Sutherland, and Sydney Tyre. In other news, • the Board next month will discuss and consider action on joining a lawsuit against the Illinois State Board of Education about adequate funding of public schools; • the Student Council will host the annual Red Cross Blood Drive at the high school March 31; • the Board OK’d the

8th Grade Class Trip and the Physics/Calculus Field Trip to Six Flags; and • in personnel, the board accepted the resignation of daycare teacher Joanna Tockes, approved the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) request by Luzviminda West, hired Tim Connolly as a bus driver and Maresca Picelli as fulltime daycare worker/bus driver, and didn’t renew the employment of Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Klein because of unknown enrollments next year.

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Brimfield students say ‘the show must go on’ By TERRY TOWERY

BRIMFIELD – The old saying “The show must go on” may be a cliché in theater circles, but for two Brimfield High School students, it became a rallying cry. Brimfield Community School District 309 Superintendent Robert Richardson told board members and about 30 audience members at Wednesday’s regular meeting that were it not for the actions of two students, senior Hank Hedrick and junior Emily McCauley, there would have been no spring musical at the high school for the first time in memory. Musical director Alex Larson submitted his resignation last month and it was accepted at Wednesday’s meeting. Richardson said he told the two students that if they For The Weekly Post

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could find a faculty member willing to sign on as musical director, he would allow them to proceed. “They pretty much immediately came up with someone,” Richardson said. Math teacher Kelsey Drea agreed to step into Larson’s spot and the show was on. The students decided to stage “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” “It’s fairly short and easy to produce in a short time period,” Richardson said. “I’m really proud of these kids for stepping up and making something of this magnitude happen. You don’t see that often enough.” The show will be presented June 2 and 3 at the high school. In other business, the board: • Heard that five stu-

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dents, all of whom are involved in extracurricular activities, tested positive during 60 random drug screenings recently at the high school. Richardson said one of the students was later found to have been taking a legally prescribed prescription that caused the positive result. That student was allowed to participate in activities upon retaking and passing the test. The remaining four were barred from participating in their chosen activities for a certain time period and until they pass another test. • Approved a new lawn maintenance contract with Pain in the Grass Lawn Service for 2017 totaling $16,674. The mowing work will be done as needed on all school properties. • Approved a “proactive” summer driver education class for the summer to allow students to get a jump on driver’s ed. The cost for the 30hour course is $250 per student. Classes begin May 31 and run through June 22. It also will include 6 hours of behindthe-wheel instruction. Parents interested are invited to contact the school

district for further information. • Approved the school calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. Classes will begin Aug. 18 and will run through May 31. • Heard the district’s new burglar alarm system at the high school is functioning well, “although there have been a couple of false alarms,” Richardson said. “Thankfully, not at 3 a.m.” • Approved a resolution to transfer $18,450 from the Operations, Building and Maintenance Fund to the Debt Services Fund to cover a shortfall of the Building Fund payment due to the 6.9 percent sequestration rate from the Internal Revenue Service. • Heard a request from board candidate Phil Molleck that the board make the minutes of committee meetings public at the next scheduled board meeting “so we know what you are approving when you vote yea or nay.” Board members said they would look into the issue, but pointed out that minutes cannot be made public until they are approved in open session.

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Illinois American offered to put more money into infrastructure sooner. And there’s Peoria assistance [if needed].” Both companies pledged to hire one full-time and one part-time worker, and said they’d try to hire from the current labor force, Kowal said. Both promised to invest millions in improvements. Both proposals provided for a buy-back option after five years, according to City Administrator Rollen Wright. For consumers, Illinois American said they’d keep rates at $23.40 per month for 4,500 gallons for two years (separate from sewer and garbage fees, which would continue to be charged by the City). That’s about two-thirds of the City’s current rate. In the third year, Illinois American’s rate would increase to $50.60. If the City retained ownership, it would have had to refinance a $2.5 million bond and borrow $4.3 million from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to make necessary repairs and upgrades. That

would have required rates to go up to $57.33 per month for 4,500 gallons. In other business, the Council by consensus OK’d proceeding with a $116,316 project to resurface West Fort Street, approving a $32,790 estimate from the Peoria engineering firm of Maurer-Stutz for its design and plan development and doing preliminary work so bids could be let next month. The work will mill the current asphalt layer down to concrete, fill exposed cracks with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), and re-pave about two inches of HMA. One potential holdup, a sewer-line problem, won’t delay the project, said Public Works Superintendent Dave Ehlers who reported that an evaluation by Hoerr Construction found that a new line there isn’t needed, saving $40,000. Ehler added, however, that a 73foot-long culvert on South Fort Street may need about $30,000 in repairs. The four-foot culvert may be able to be lined, he said.

“It’s something we have to do this year,” Ehler added. In related work, five openings such as old coal chutes have been discovered beneath sidewalks in the business district, and they need to be blocked up correctly, requiring temporary easements from affected property owners before the Streetscape project starts. In other news, • the Council approved raising its monthly fee paid to the Farmington Sanitary District from $11,500 to $13,600, plus $3 monthly per account, resulting in a $25,200 annual increase to the district; • the Tax Increment Financing balance stands at $71,187.11, Wright reported; • a joint meeting of the Streets/ Sidewalks and Finance committees is set for 6 p.m. on April 3; and • Parks & Recreation Committee Chair Leslye Smith said local parks should open April 1, weather permitting.

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CHAMPAIGN – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Area Specialist Jessica Ericson said funding is available for Illinois residents to make repairs to the septic system at their homes. If an inspection of your septic system indicates that it needs to be repaired, replaced or upgraded, USDA Rural Development can provide assistance through home repair loans and grants. Loans are available for up to $20,000 at a 1 percent fixed interest rate for up to 20 years. Individuals 62 and older may be eligible for a grant of up to $7,500. Funds can cover all construction costs, including septic system designs, permits and installations. Program eligibility is based on household income that cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income and the property must be located in a rural community. The Galesburg Office services Knox. Warren, Henderson, Fulton, Tazewell, Mason and Peoria Coun-

ties. An eligible community must have a population of 20,000 or less. For more information on USDA Rural Development’s Home Repair Loan and Grant Program and to verify if your income and property qualify, please call Galesburg USDA Rural Development office at (309) 342-5138, Ext. 4 or visit the website www.rd.usda.gov/il.

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Samuel Vandenavond of Edwards graduated during the University of Wisconsin-Madison winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 18, 2016, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

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Brothers Ted (center) and Ron Gilles (right) of Princeville were awarded the Pheasants Forever No Child Left Indoor Volunteer of the Year award by PF CEO Howard Vincent in February at the Pheasant Fest in Minneapolis. The Gilles brothers each year hold free youth hunting events.

Texas United Methodist Church re-consecration

TRIVOLI – A re-consecration service for the Texas United Methodist Church on North Texas Rd. will be held Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. Mary Kathryn Pearsce, the conference superintendent, will be guest speaker. There will also be special music. The church was damaged in the March 2016 tornado that hit the area. All are welcome to attend.

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on with a project slated to start sometime this summer, according to Superintendent Tim Farquer. “My point is we have a K-12 building with two administrators, and to have them at opposite ends of the building doesn’t make a lot of sense,” board member Tom Kordewick said. Added board member Vicki Massie, “I’ve never known where to come into the school. I just feel I’d be letting the community down if I didn’t vote

This is an artist’s rendition of the view from inside a new office and a main entrance to be built at the Williamsfield schools.

for this project.” Farquer said the plan is to have work completed by the start of next school year. Board members also approved a resolution providing for the issue of General Obligation School Bonds for the projects. Farquer said he will work with First Midstate Bank on the sale of $600,000 in bonds. Finally, the Board agreed to accept and honor the bid from Laverdiere Construction no matter what language was added to the minutes from the Feb. 13 board meeting. It was at that meeting when the board voted to table construction bids, even though videotape showed that a motion made by Howard was to “reject” all bids. Board president Janet Collopy said she asked the board to vote on “tabling” bids, not rejecting. And board members Rask, Teresa Stewart and Angela Powell said their

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intent at the Feb. 13 meeting was to table bids, not to reject bids. In other business, the board: • approved its IHSA membership renewal; • heard that senior Kassidy Groeper won first place in Star Ag Placement during a recent FFA district competition; • learned that Farquer is working on a possible five-year lease extension with Midwest Bus Sales; • heard that a 16th Freedom of Information Act

request – the latest from by Debbie Newell – has been filed in the past 16 months. Newell’s request was for expenses on recent construction projects. According to Farquer, labor and archictectural costs through Feb. 21 have been $156,399. • learned that a Little Free Library – built in the shape of a school – will be installed on the Williamsfield complex and will offer free books that can be borrowed.

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Four vying for Princeville school board By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – In the final profiles of candidates in the April 4 election, The Weekly Post presents information on four candidates running for three positions on the Princeville school board. Next week, we will provide ballot summaries. PRINCEVILLE Board of Education For The Weekly Post

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John Calhoun: I’ve been an active part of Central Illinois my whole life. I grew up in Dunlap and spent a lot of my youth with family in and around Princeville. I attended Northern and Western Illinois Universities prior to receiving my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois. I worked for the vet-

erinary school for a few years immediately after graduation. I now operate three veterinary clinics in Peoria County. I am on the Board of Directors at Pearce Community Center in Chillicothe. I am married and we have three kids in the Princeville School District. Grant DeBord, 31: I’m a graduate of Princeville and a lifelong resident of this community. As an electrician, I have construction knowledge and have worked on energy-saving projects, funded by grants, as a way for districts to save money. Our taxes are significantly high and could keep rising with $2 million working cash bonds recently approved by the board. With the state budget crisis, we need to find ways to better ourselves financially but still keep the students’ best interests our top priority. I want fairness for ALL employees and transparency with decisions being made. Thanks for your support. Michael Harmon: I have lived in the Princeville area nearly all of my life where I raise my nine children. A summa cum laude graduate of Mechanical

Engineering from Bradley University I bring in a long history of STEM education coupled with 15 years of experience as a business leader in a local engineering firm. This combination of my academic background, business acumen and raising my family have helped me make sound decisions for the benefit of the taxpayers and the students of Princeville over the previous six years which I have served on the board. Ron Streitmatter, 49: I’ve lived in Princeville most of my life. I’m a local farmer and manager for AgPerspective, a crop insurance/marketing company. I know many people in the community well and have a reasonable understanding of the expectations and culture of our community. My wife Lori and I have raised three children in the Princeville School District. I’ve spent eight years on the school board, which has given me experience and understanding of district finances, operations and staff. I think it’s important to maintain some experience on the board to make good decisions. I’d appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve.

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Gilson; stepson Stephen (Debra) Blust of Normal; step-daughters Donna (Don) Secrist of Pinckneyville, and Teresa (Pat) Burns of Galesburg; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Sarah Perryman of Williamsfield; and brother Willard “Butch” (Denise) Kimler of Williamsfield. Funeral services were March 21 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church, with burial at Williamsfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.

Grace Bossingham

ELMWOOD – Grace “Teddy” Bossingham, 89, of East Peoria, formerly of Elmwood, died March 13 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include daughter Betty (James) Pugh of East Peoria; son

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PRINCEVILLE – George J. Callais, 92, of Peoria, formerly of the Princeville area, died March 14 at Liberty Village-Manor Court in Peoria. Survivors include daughters Doris Callais of East Peoria, Ruth (Bob) Bundren of Dunlap, Betty Callais of Peoria and Louise (Tim) Nevitt of Chillicothe; son Lester (Nancy) Callais of Edelstein; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Le Pere of Ava, and Pauline (Ernest) Miller of Murphysboro; and brother, Lamoine (Judy) Callais of Murphysboro. He was a member of the Princeville United Methodist Church, where a funeral service was March 18, with burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Chillicothe

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Donald Foster

BRIMFIELD – Donald H. Foster, 84, of Knoxville, a Brimfield native, died March 16 at his home. Born in Brimfield, the son of Everett H. and Violet (Rynearson) Foster, he was raised and educated in the Edwards area. He married Margaret Franklin Ferguson in 1959, in Peoria; she preceded him in death. Survivors include children Donny (Angie) Foster and Pamela Faith (Kenny) Foster Meeker, both of Washington, Tonya Foster Richards of East Peoria, and Ronald Eugene Foster of Knoxville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Jim (Lynn) Foster of East Peoria and Archie (Roberta) Foster of Elmwood; and sisters Shirley (Audley) Whitson of Williamsfield and Joyce Foster of Galesburg. Cremation rites were accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth Lanoue

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KICKAPOO – Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Lanoue, 76, of East Peoria, relative of three Kickapoo residents, died March 11 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Gary D. Lanoue; children LeiAnn

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Lanoue of Tum Tum, Wash., Lynette (Scot) Decker of Peoria, Chris (Lori) Lanoue of East Peoria, Michelle (Mike) Decroix of Washburn, John (Tricia) Lanoue of Metamora and Beth Lanoue of Washington; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Claude Stewart of Kickapoo; sisters Marty (Jim) Smith of Peoria and Becky (Ray) Kelch of Kickapoo; and stepfather Roy Lemke of Kickapoo. Cremation rites were accorded, with private services to be held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Maloney

PRINCEVILLE – Dorothy Ann (Bale) Maloney, 73, of Peoria, mother of a Princeville woman, died March 13, surrounded by her family. Survivors include her three children, Pamela A. Alwan (Joseph Jr.) of Princeville and Cindy R. Morris (John) and Thomas M. Maloney II (Erin), both of Peoria; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were March 16 at Staab Polk Funeral Home in Chatham, with private burial at Cumberland Sugar Creek Cemetery in Auburn. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

June Riley

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Riley, 92, of Peoria, mother of an Edwards man, died March 9 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Surviving are her son, Clifford D. “Dusty” (Lori) Creighton Jr. of Edwards, and Terry (Dennis) Loges of East Peoria; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jack Oesterle of Washington. A graveside service was March 17 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

Susan Wade

WATAGA – Susan Marie (Mackey) Wade, 68, Wataga, formerly of Williamsfield, died March 16. Survivors include her mother, Ruth Mackey of Monmouth; sons Grant A. (Erin) Wade of Sullivan and Jerry C. Wade of Galesburg; and four grandchildren. She graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1966 and had attended Bible College in Springfield, Mo. A celebration of life was March 19 at Northwoods Community Church. Cremation was accorded. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w-com. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.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

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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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NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JUBILEE NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of JUBILEE in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017. he Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 8:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the JUBILEE TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 12807 N. Princeville-Jubilee Rd., in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Determine time of next Annual Town Meeting; Permanent Fund Transfers; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 13th day of March, 2017. ROBIN A. FORNEY, Jubilee Township Clerk.

DATED this 8th day of March, 2017. MARTIN E. MAY, Rosefield Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRINCEVILLE NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of PRINCEVILLE in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 6:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the PRINCEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUILDING, located in Monica, Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 14th day of March, 2017. MARLYS ELY, Princeville Township Clerk.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ELMWOOD NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of ELMWOOD in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois, that the Annual Township Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017. The Township Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Township will be held at the hour of 6:00 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP HALL, located at 111 West Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, in said Township, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; Resolution appointing the Township Attorney; General Business; and, Adjournment DATED this 14th day of March, 2017. DIANA HALL, Elmwood Township Clerk.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ELBA NOTICE is hereby given to the legal residents of the Township of ELBA, in the County of Knox and State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said Township will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:30 O'Clock P. M. on said day at the ELBA TOWN HALL, in Elba Township, Knox County, Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of Officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of Law, come before the Meeting and especially to consider and decide the following: Call Meeting to Order; Nomination/Election of the Moderator; Moderator’s Oath of Office; Approval of minutes of previous Annual Town Meeting; Annual report of Supervisor; Annual report of Road District Treasurer; Audit of Accounts; Permanent Fund Transfers; Determine time of Annual Town Meeting; General Business; and, Adjournment. DATED this 14th day of March, 2017. PHILLIP GOEDEKE, Elba Township Clerk.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE OF BRUCE AND SHARON PHELPS, TO THE CITY OF ELMWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, on the application of Bruce and Sharon Phelps for a variance in connection with the construction of an accessory structure on property commonly known as 819 N. Hurff Dr., Elmwood, Illinois (Parcel Identification Number 11-05-352-017), legally described as FAIRGROUND ACRES EXT’N 4 SW ¼ SEC 5-9N-8E LOTS 68 &69, in the City of Elmwood, together with adjacent rights of way. The applicants are the owners of the property. The applicants have requested a variance from the maximum square footage of an accessory structure in an R-2 Medium Density Residential District. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, WITH VARIANCES, OF CHAD AND ANGELA NOLL, TO THE CITY OF ELMWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, on the application of Chad and Angela Noll for a Special Use Permit, with variances, for the property commonly known as 402 W. Ash St., Elmwood, Illinois (Parcel Identification Number 11-07-254-003), legally described as TRACY AND PHELPS’ ADD NE ¼ SEC 7-9-5E LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK B, in the City of Elmwood, together with adjacent rights of way. The applicants are the owners of the property. The applicants have requested a Special Use Permit to establish a nonconforming structure as a lawfully existing structure, with variances from the setback requirements for a primary and accessory structure from a local street, and to allow the expansion of the existing structure by more than 50%, in an R-2 Medium Density Residential District. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois.

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY BETTER BANKS, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. GARY O. BRIDGES, JOANNE R. BRIDGES UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

) ) ) ) CASE NO. 17-CH-111 ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 7 and 30 feet of even width by full depth of lot off the west side of Lot 6, all in Hanssler Place, an Addition to the City of Peoria, situated in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 135 W. Hanssler Place, Peoria, Illinois 61604

P.I.N.: 14-33-135-009 That summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, on or before April 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Kerry R. Cordis Jennie Cordis Boswell CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.385.0054 (f) Attorneys for Better Banks, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Dunlap, Illinois

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY J. KOLLER, ANGELA A. KOLLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

) ) ) ) CASE NO. 17-CH-110 ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Part of Lot 22 in W. C. STEVEN’S SUBDIVISION of a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 11 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence North along the West line of said lot 115.5 feet; thence at right angles East, 99.00 feet; thence at right angles South to the South line of said lot, 115.5 feet; thence along the South line of said Lot 22 West, 99.0 feet to the place of beginning; situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 504 W. Spring Street, Princeville, Illinois 61559 P.I.N.: 02-24-202-005 That summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, on or before April 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Kerry R. Cordis Jennie Cordis Boswell CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.385.0054 (f) Attorneys for STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Dunlap, Illinois

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 9th 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, March 9, 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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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, ) No. 17-P-108 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, on December 8, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to DARLENE B. HERRMANN, of 19222 North Brimfield Road, Laura, Illinois 61451, and BRENT R. GRAHAM, of 9710 Countryside Lane, Edwards, Illinois 61528, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 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 representatives or both on or before the 29th day of September, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives 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 representatives 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. DATED this 8th day of March, 2017. DARLENE B. HERRMANN and BRENT R. GRAHAM, Executors of the Estate of JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 Attorney No. 398 Firm No. 675

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD T. POTTER Deceased

) ) No. 17-P-111

CLAIM DAY NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of GERALD T. POTTER. Letters of office were issued on March 13, 2017, to JANET S. GUALDONI of 4 Holly Lane, Bartonville, IL 61607, and CAROL A. McGLASSON of 3116 W. Starr, Peoria, IL 61605, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney of record is Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP (NANCY A. SCHELL), 165 East Fort Street, Farmington, Illinois 61531, Phone #309/245-2474, Fax #309/245-2475. Administration of this estate will be without court supervision, unless an interested party requests supervised administration pursuant to a petition filed under 755 ILCS 5/28-4. Claims must be filed on or before September 1, 2017 (being a date not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice to creditors, whichever is later), and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602. When filed with the court, the claimant within ten (10) days after filing his or her claim with the court: (1) shall cause a copy of the claim to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney of record, unless the representative or the attorney has in writing either consented to the allowance of the claim or waived mailing or delivery of the copies, and (2) shall file with the court proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. Dated this 15th day of March, 2017. JANET S. GUALDONI and CAROL A. McGLASSON, Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of GERALD T. POTTER By: /S/ Nancy A. Schell Nancy A. Schell, their attorney NANCY A. SCHELL Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP Attorneys for Estate 165 East Fort Street Farmington, IL 61531 Phone: 309/245-2474

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Yates City licenses pasture land By BILL KNIGHT

YATES CITY – The Village Board on March 15 approved licensing the use of a small strip of Village property to Crosscreek Farms for use as pasture for cattle grazing. The 10-foot stretch by the south lagoon will have a new fence erected by the company, based in Brimfield and owned by Rita Kress. The license will permit access and indemnifies the Village from liability. The license, passed unanimously with Trustees Kaitlin Murphy and Jeff Sprecher absent, will continue indefinitely with Crosscreek Farms, until a 12-month written notice by the Village. In other business conducted at the Board’s regular meeting March 8, the Board approved spending $1,800 with Riverbottom Tree Service to remove a tree in the 200 block of North Kellogg Street; voted down a measure to contract with Aptean software for processing water payments; and set Spring Cleanup Day with Salem Township for April 22 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., For The Weekly Post

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with two dumpsters available for trash – not including electronics, batteries, tires, etc. In other news, the Board • agreed to postpone installation of lighting around the Gazebo until this summer; • approved Police Chief

Randy Benson attending a three-day class at Fairview Heights, and • OK’d closing a portion of Illinois Route 8 from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 19 for the Harvest Home Festival parade.

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ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 15, 2017, under the Assumed Name of Colleen Callahan Consultancy with the business located at 9318 N. Old Townline Road, Kickapoo, IL, 61528. The true name and residence address of the owner is: Colleen Callahan Burns, 9318 N. Old Towerline Rd., Kickapoo, IL 61528.

NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the consolidated election to be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of April, 2017, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District, Peoria and Knox Counties, Illinois: Shall the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District, Peoria and Knox Counties, Illinois, acquire and improve land, build and equip a new ambulance building and issue its bonds to the amount of $1,800,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof? The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o’clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o’clock P.M. of that day. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2017. Thomas Bride Executive Director, Board of Election Commissioners of The County of Peoria, Illinois Scott G. Erickson County Clerk, The County of Knox, Illinois

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BASEBALL: Tough foes early for Farmers Continued from Page 20

two doubles, one RBI). Brandt and Tyler Wessels also had two hits in the win and B-E used four pitchers: Jehle, winner Jake Allen, Wessels and Kyle Doubet. Brimfield was to face Putnam County at home on Wednesday and then plays host to Stark County Thursday before traveling to Limestone on Friday. Farmington After starting 0-3 with losses to

larger schools East Peoria (2-0, 4-1) and Limestone (9-1), the Farmers got competitive quickly this week. On Tuesday, Farmington (1-4) routed Stark County 11-1. Ethan Kenney was 2-for-2 with three runs scored and a triple and Caleb Gilstrap added a pair of hits. Cade Lansford was 1-for-1 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI and Black Mattson also drove in two. Dylan Hayden got the win, allow-

ing two hits and fanning four. Lansford also doubled in a 7-5 loss to Delavan on Monday and had two hits, as did Jake Settles. Nick Johnson added a triple in the loss. Farmington was to play at Kewanee Wethersfield Wednesday and then was scheduled to travel to Havana on Thursday. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars were scheduled to open Wednesday at Peoria Heights.

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for B-E included 4-for-5 and three RBI from Ledbetter, 3-for-5 and three RBI from Roll, 3-for-4 and two RBI from Scherler and 3-for-3 with two RBI from Lindsey Stenger. Also driving in multiple runs were Delaney Smith with three and Olivia Gilles and Alex Updyke with two each. “Twenty team hits is a great way to start. Alyssa Roll pitched and hit well,” Brimfield-Elmwood coach Kurt Juerjens said. Princeville Princeville got its first win of the season in a big

way at Knoxville on Monday, 14-3, in just five innings. Knoxville scored their three in the bottom of the first, but the Lady Princes exploded for five in the third and eight in the fourth. Haley Holt pitched all the way, striking out five and giving up just three hits. Natalie Cokel had four RBI including a home run. Caitlin Pullen was 2-for-3. Haley Holt and Karlen Sandall each drove in two. “We’re figuring out new positions for some and the responsibilities that go with those positions. Our bats are starting to come

to life, and that’s good to see,” Princeville coach Chad Gardner said. The Lady Princes fell to Ottawa Marquette Saturday, 10-6, on the turf field at Jacksonville. Princeville jumped ahead with five in the bottom of the third, but gave up the same amount in the top of the fifth and three in the top of the seventh. Six errors for the game didn’t help. While the Lady Princes had the six runs, they had only four hits, with Holt getting two. In Holt’s 5.1 innings pitched, she gave up five hits and just one earned run with four strikeouts and just one walk. Emma Lane pitched 1.2 frames, giving up three hits and three runs. Princeville opened its 2017 season with a finalinning loss to Seneca, 1110, last Friday at Jacksonville. Despite outhitting Seneca 17-8, three errors and too many missed opportunities would deny the Lady Princes. Up 6-0 going into the bottom of the third, Princeville saw its lead cut in half at 6-3, then yielded six to Seneca in the fifth to fall behind 9-7. After battling back for a 10-10 tie in the top of the seventh, the Lady Princes were defeated when a

Seneca sacrifice bunt sent a runner from first to third, and a base hit followed to score that baserunner. “I do like the way we battled back for the tie in the top of the seventh,” coach Gardner said. Holt pitched four innings, giving up five hits and five earned runs. Lane pitched 2.1 innings, giving up three hits and two earned runs. Cokel and Sandall each had three hits, while Pullen, Jessica DeVries, Nichole Roberts, and Chloe Lane each had two hits for the game.

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Tanner Wake of Elmwood caught this bass – weighed at 4 pounds, 4 ounces on a hand-held scale – last Saturday on a 7.5-inch Culprit gold-andblack worm. He was fishing in a lake near Middlegrove.

Princeville starts 3-1, Indians 1-2, Farmers 1-4 By JEFF LAMPE

Ledbetter spins no-hitter BRIMFIELD – Sophomore pitcher Montana Ledbetter throw a no-hitter Tuesday as the BrimfieldElmwood softball team routed Stark County, 18-0. Ledbetter struck out nine and allowed just one walk in five innings, as Grace LaFollette went 2-for-2, scored four runs and drove in three to support Ledbetter.

While the weather may have been chilly this past week, bats were hot for the Princeville boys baseball team. With the exception of a shutout loss to Winnebago on Saturday, Princeville (3-1) put together solid outings to start the 2017 season. Most recently on Tuesday, Princeville used three pitchers for a 7-0 shutout win at AbingdonAvon. Kirkland Herold, Noah Bauman and Daniel Murk combined for a four-hit shutout, striking out six with five walks. Princeville blew open a tight 10 game by scoring four runs in the fifth inning. Brady Miller led off with single and – after a double by Matthew Butterfield – scored on a base hit by Justin Janssen. Janssen stole second and scored on a hit by Jack Wagner, who later scored on a single by Griffin Headley. That was more than enough to support the pitching. Butterfield finished 3-for-4 while Wagner and Janssen each had two RBI and Adam Snedden added a pair of hits. Saturday at Jacksonville was a Weekly Post Staff Writer

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Gracie Scherler was 2-for3 with a double and two RBI for the Lady Indians. B-E (2-0) had crushed Henry on the road on Monday, 19-1, to open its season. Two in the first, followed by seven in the second and nine in the third would make the five inning win inevitable. Alyssa Roll pitched to just four hits and one walk while striking out eight. Big hitting Continued on Page 19

tale of two games. Princeville managed just one hit in the loss to Winnebago, but racked up 16 hits in a 19-0 win over Green- Elwell field-Northwestern. Peyton Elwell was 3-for-3 with two doubles while Janssen, Jack Arnett, Headley and Greg Urbanc had two hits apiece and Headley drove in four runs. Miller and Coby Donaldson combined for the two-hitter on the mound, with Miller fanning seven in 4.0 innings. The Princes had opened the season last Friday at Jacksonville after claiming a 3-2 victory over Mendon Unity. Chase Leighton scored the winning run after walking in the sixth. he advanced on a passed ball and then scored on a single by Herold. Herold also got the win on the hill, pitching 3.2 innings of one-hit ball and fanning five. Princeville was scheduled to play Wednesday at Knoxville and

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then has a doubleheader Friday in Stronghurst against West Central. Brimfield-Elmwood After a strong, 7-1 season-opening win over Eureka, the Indians have dropped their last two. Monday at Henry, B-E fell 3-2 after the Mallards scored the winning run on a walk, balk, passed ball and then a wild pitch. Caileb Johnson and Zach Brandt had the Indians’ only hits in the game and each drove in one of the team’s runs. Johnson also had a double. B-E (1-2) was no-hit in a 13-0 loss to Dunlap Saturday afternoon, but fared much better in the first game that day, topping Eureka 7-1 behind strong outings from Ethan Jehle (3-for-3, two doubles, one RBI) and Caileb Johnson (2-for-5, Continued on Page 19