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service to rural areas in west-central Illinois. Originally using funds from the Rural Electrification Administration, Mid Century began to acquire small telephone companies, culminating with a 2007 purchase of Yates City Telephone. What was once a goal of replacing the old party-line phone systems with individual service has evolved into a goal of replacing less reliable internet with the speed of fiber optic. Broemmer explains that fiber-optic connections – made through hair-width strands of glass – take away “distance limitations” and eliminate the “line
loss” common with copper cable. One thin strand can bring internet, cable TV and phone service into a home. In layman’s terms, fiber optic internet is faster and allows you to use more devices at the same time without bogging down service and causing your kids to hound you about “lagging.” But there’s more to fiber optic than super-fast PS4 gaming. “These are economic development issues for our communities,” Broemmer said. “It allows you to work in places you could not have before. You don’t have to leave these communities to have an impact on a global busiContinued on Page 13
Brimfield asked to keep parents better informed BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield School Board is looking into additional ways of keeping parents informed in the event of an emergency on either of its two campuses. At its March 21 regular meeting, audience members asked the board to consider a form of texting, emailing or calling parents should there be a danger-
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As allegations of Cambridge Analytica nabbing information about 50 million Facebook users in efforts to either influence the 2016 election or con some campaign into forking over big bucks, voters (and FB users) might wonder if a deeper dive into Illinois’ March primary is interesting, or if such digital-data mining is new. Interesting, maybe; relevant, not so much. It might be interesting that the challenger for Republicans’ nomination for governor, State Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton, won 35 Inside Illinois counties, including Knox • Here’s a chance to reshape Illinois (where Chicago businessman Chris politics. Page 5. • Low turnout in the Kennedy was runprimary was not a ner-up to billionaire surprise. Page 9. J.B. Pritzker and former Gov. Pat Quinn won in the Attorney General race, both examples repeated in Peoria County). However: So? The state’s total popular vote is what counts, not the counties that candidates rack up. We don’t have some sort of a Prairie State Electoral College giving greater weight to counties based on their number of State Representatives. County boundaries don’t matter, really. It’s about who registers to vote, and which ones show up to cast ballots. Generally, voting patterns “downstate” or in a Congressional District or a zip code may be marginally meaningful to political consultants planning ways to persuade voters in neighborhoods that previously showed a party preference to stick with it or change. Election results aren’t census data on households’ ages, sizes, incomes, etc. VotFor The Weekly Post
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ous situation on campus. The remarks came in the wake of a threat made on social media a month ago that turned out to be a false alarm but, in the aftermath of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., caused parents great concern. Superintendent Robert Richardson said the threatening remark was made by an eighth-grade student. Police investigated the incident and the student was identified and punished accordingly. The stu-
dent wasn’t identified due to his age, nor were additional details of the incident released since the student is a juvenile. “There has to be a way to let us know when something like this happens,” Dan Kelch told the board during the public comments portion of the meeting. “I wasn’t aware of it until my daughter told me about it.” Board President Dan Heinz said inforContinued on Page 7
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ELECTION: Profiling voters is nothing new Continued from Page 1
ing is a single act, ballots cast by a certain percentage of registered voters. (Incidentally, campaigns from Democrats and Republicans alike have tried to assemble profiles to place ads, refine messages, and target various potential voters through various media, so it’s not new. What is new is the apparently improper acquisition of information through a third party like Facebook.) Like most post-mortem snapshots, there are takeaways from the March 20 vote: • The race between social conservative Ives and incumbent Bruce Rauner – who she accused of betraying the GOP on issues such as protecting immigrants, transgender people and abortion rights – was closer than projected, as he finished with 51.4 percent to her 48.6 percent. • The race for governor is sure to be costly. Rauner spent more than $65 million to defeat Quinn by just 4 percent in 2014, and he plowed an additional $50 million into his reelection bid
(plus $20 million from multi-millionaire Ken Griffin). Pritzker contributed $69 million into his primary, so between now and the fall, Illinois’ gubernatorial race could set records. • For incumbents in governor’s races the election is usually a referendum on his or her record, but it’s difficult for Republicans to win a statewide contest in a Democratic-leaning state. Further, in the days after the primary, Rauner sought to return to his favorite campaign target, House Speaker Mike Madigan, and acknowledged he has to try to unify the GOP, saying, “For those of you around the state of Illinois who wanted to send me a message, let me be clear: I have heard you.” • Kennedy and State Sen. Daniel Biss of Evanston (both relatively progressive) together received more votes for the Democratic nomination for governor (50.9 percent) than Pritzker, declared the winner with 45.2 percent. • In the 18th Congressional District, incumbent
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Darin LaHood got a whopping 78.9 percent of primary votes in winning the nomination over challenger Donald Rients, and on the Democratic side 2016 candidate Junius Rodriguez won, but only by 2.2 percent. • State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) narrowly defeated Quinn to be the Democrats’ nominee for Attorney General, and the rest of the crowded field of eight received 40 percent of the vote – more than Raoul or Quinn.
• In Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, incumbent conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski outdistanced progressive challenger Marie Newsman, but only by 2.4 percent. On the Republican side, Holocaust denier Arthur Jones was unchallenged, so he’ll be the GOP nominee this fall. As actress Bette Davis said in the 1950 movie “All About Eve,” “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.”
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering why young people start sentences by saying, “So...” uuu Seeing Facebook dragged through the mud is overdue. Reports that the social media Big Brother keeps tabs on user’s calls and texts (possibly even the content of texts) prompted me to eliminate the Facebook app from my phone. Lo and behold, it Jeff was like a burden LAMPE lifted from my shoulders. While it’s one thing to imagine how much greener the grass is on the other side, it’s another thing to be pounded over the head by proof of how much more wonderful are the pets, lives, vacations and children of everyone else. Now I have no reason to be envious of my friends. What’s more, after eliminating Facebook I lost weight, quit drinking, stopping yelling at the kids and started reading again. Actually, I just had more time to watch reruns of “Sanford and Son.” Even that is better than wasting time peering at a phone while Californians
pattern my every move. uuu Kudos to Gary Lumberry of Elmore for identifying Urea in the Akron Services ad last week – and for following directions. Several readers found the reference and let me know Thursday via calls or emails. But, to even the playing field, we said entries would not be accepted until 9 a.m. on Friday. Lumberry called 20 seconds after the clock struck 9 to earn a crisp $20. We are taking a week off on giveaways, but will resume soon. ... Many have asked about our lost log chain and one kind reader even provided a replacement, albeit broken. I’m happy to report the prodigal chain did return to the fold. Somehow, the chain eluded the eagle eyes of my three boys who could not find it in plain view on top of bean stubble. But Ben Crisco’s metal detector had no such problem, locating the chain in seconds. Alas, the prodigal chain has gone missing again. Sigh. uuu For a few months, anyway, the swinging bridge in Elmwood’s West Park was again operational. But in a March 20 police report, chief Aaron Bean noted that some jerks (my words) had removed
bolts holding together the swinging bridge. Elmwood student Sage Williams (above with a plaque from his uncle) had repaired the equipment as part of an Eagle Scout project. Fortunately, Williams told the Elmwood City Council he plans to repair the bridge again. uuu Parting shot: As if recent gloomy weather wasn’t bad enough, an old wife told me the other day that rain on Easter Sunday means we can expect “seven more Sundays of rain.” While research by the Chicago Tribune shows proof of that myth only in 1943 – when a rainy Easter Sunday was followed by rain on 11 straight Sundays through July 11 – this still has me worried. Sunny Sundays are one of life’s great gifts Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Here’s a chance to reshape Illinois politics
You and I have an opportunity, right now, to help reshape Illinois politics. The issue is redistricting of state legislative and congressional districts in Illinois. First, some background. Our 50 states are responsible, respectively, for redistricting. In 1812, Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry Jim approved boundNOWLAN aries for a state senate district that outlined a salamander. Voters in the tortuous, noncompact district did elect a solon favorable to Gerry’s party. Thus, “gerrymander,” a term that lives in political infamy. Drawing districts has always been about benefiting those who draw the maps. Starting with the U.S. Supreme Court case of Baker v. Carr (1962) and many since, states have been required to draw districts that are equal in population, and in one piece. The result has been that the majority party in a legislature has drawn districts that meet those criteria, but otherwise are often contorted, incomprehensible. Even small counties and cities are split into multiple districts in the quest to create as many safe, secure districts as possible for the party in charge. The result of concentrating
the majority party’s voters into safe districts is that minority party voters are necessarily also pushed together in fewer, but also safe from challenge, districts. In safe districts, most elected lawmakers have little fear of challenge at November general elections[, so often feel little need to be responsive to the concerns of voters of the other party]. Ironically, and this is a little difficult to follow, lawmakers in safe districts do tend to worry about challenges from within their own party in primary elections, generally from the Far Right for Republican lawmakers, and the Far Left for Dems. The Left and Right of each party do not, respectively, constitute a majority of all voters, yet they often represent a majority of the smaller number of primary voters in their own party. Thus, lawmakers tend to kowtow to the respective wings of their parties in order to avoid primary contests. The result is polarization, which often leads to gridlock. A simpler way of saying this: The present process allows politicos to select their voters (by drawing lines to include voters desired and exclude those not), rather than allowing voters to select their lawmakers at elections. But here come the guys (and gals) in white hats, riding to the rescue. In the House, Rep. Ryan Spain
(R-Peoria) has introduced a proposal to amend the Illinois Constitution. Spain would take redistricting away from self-interested lawmakers and give it to a bipartisan commission of non-elected Dems, GOPers and Independents appointed by state Supreme Court justices. In the other chamber, Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Heather Steans (D-Chicago) have introduced the same proposal. (By the way, both Spain and Morrison are former students of mine: Ryan at the U. of I. and Julie at Knox College.) Democratic Speaker of the House Mike Madigan will fight these proposals tooth and nail. [Above all else, Madigan craves political control. If a Democrat is elected governor in November, that party would control the redistricting process after the 2020 Census.] But both Democrats as well as Republicans across the nation have come to see the process as unfair to voters. California and Arizona recently moved to the bi-partisan commission approach, and Ohio just did so. Iowa has long had nonpartisan technocrats draw its lines. I have promised Ryan that I would help see his proposal put onto the November ballot by the legislature, when you and I can decide the future of redistricting. The 20 newspapers that carry this
Thank you to all who have helped me serve. No elected official accomplishes anything on their own ... it is always a group effort. And to those who voted for me, Thank You, and I ask for you to accept we will have new leadership in the 16th District under Matt
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Kudos to Windish for County Board primary win
To the Editor: Congratulations Matt Windish. As the polls closed and the votes were counted, my belief that the voters know best has once again been confirmed. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have served the citizens of Peoria County.
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Apparent electrical fire burns Brimfield home
BRIMFIELD – An electrical wire that apparently sparked under the siding of a Brimfield home is the apparent cause of a March 19 fire, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. Brimfield Fire Captain Robert Jones said wind may have caused the wire to spark and reported no sign of foul play in the fire, which damaged the exterior of a home at 519 N. Galena Road.
Police reports
• Kevin L. Vance, 26, of Canton was arrested and had his vehicle impounded after driving with a suspended license in Farmington on March 14. • Cody Harper of Farmington was arrested on two outstanding warrants on March 15 after Farmington police
responded to a rescue call at 393 W. Court. Harper was transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Billy Joe L. Nicks of Avon, 37, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on March 15 on E. Fort in Farmington. He was transported to the Canton Police Department. • Glenn A. Werry, Jr., 61, of Farmington was arrested on March 22 for improper lane usage and driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. • Micah F. Winkler, 33, of Princeville was arrested on March 18 for criminal trespass to land following an incident at Princeville Tap, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. • On March 23, Brimfield and Dunlap fire departments were dispatched to help put out a controlled burn on North Route 91, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. • Sasha Anderson , 34, of Farmington was arrested for domestic bat-
ter on March 26 and transported to the Fulton County Jail.
Deer accidents
• March 17: Molly L. Vallas of Yates City on W. Schaffer Road in Elmwood Township. • March 21: Richard L. Light of Elmwood on W. Southport Road in Elmwood Township. • March 22: Devon D. Dailey of Elmwood at 9100 W. Route 150 in Kickapoo Township. • March 23: Amanda S. Newman of Peoria on Interstate 74.
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• Kathleen Anne Reay of Princeville and Joshua Douglas Ulm of Peoria.
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• A concrete flower pot in front of Elmwood Community Bank was destroyed by an unknown vehicle according to a police report.
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column cover all or big parts of most of the downstate Senate and House districts. If you concur with me on the need for this redistricting reform (and not everyone does), I ask you to consider these steps: 1. Identify your senator and house members. At the bottom of the Illinois State Board of Elections homepage (www.elections.il.gov), find District/Official Search and follow
the easy directions. 2. The site provides phone numbers but not email. Call to ask for his or her email address. 3. By email, ask the lawmakers if they will support the constitutional amendment proposal to reform redistricting (HJRCA 43). 4. Since Speaker Madigan will try to bottle up these proposals, ask your lawmakers if they will also vote to discharge the House and Senate proposals from those cham-
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bers’ rules committees, so they can be voted upon. 5. If within a week you receive no response to your emails, call their offices and politely request responses to your questions. 6. Then, please report responses to me at jnowlan3@gmail.com as soon as possible, and I will forward the valuable information to my former students. Don’t despair of politics. Instead, have an impact.
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mation on the incident was reported on the district’s web page, but said the board will look into other means of communication with parents and family members in the event of an actual emergency. “But we have to be aware of the situation,”
Heinz said. “That last thing you want is a mass of people rushing to the school during an incident.” The board also: • Tabled a motion to purchase a golf cart and food warmer to transport food from the high school kitchen to the grade
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school while the latter’s kitchen is being renovated. Richardson said the cart would cost the district approximately $6,800. The cost of the kitchen renovation will be about $30,000. The board will take up the issue at a future meeting. • Heard questions from community members concerning the hiring of a high school principal next year. Richardson has been serving in a dual capacity as superintendent and high school principal. Some in the audience wondered if Richardson should take a pay cut in order to pay a principal.
Richardson receives a total compensation package of about $100,000, of which about $70,000 is salary and the remainder comprises various benefits. That is commensurate with salary packages of other superintendents in the area, Heinz said, adding there is no consideration being made to cut Richardson’s salary since he would remain in charge of the entire district. Richardson said he hopes to have some principal candidates for the board to consider in the next month.
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Princeville could be site of solar project By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The Highland Park company considering possible solar-farm developments in Brimfield and Williamsfield is also looking at Princevillearea sites and will hold an April 10 informational meeting at L.M.E. Library here. Trajectory Energy Partners also proposed a $4 million community solarpower installation for property just south of Yates City, but the idea was dropped after some people complained that it was unsightly and too close to town. Other properties in Knox County are being examined. In Princeville, Municipal Code Enforcer Dan Sullivan will be working with staff to make sure local ordinances will accommodate solar projects, including residential roof and yard panel construction, said Village President Jeff Troutman after the Village Board’s arch 20 meeting. “We’re probably going to work off Peoria County’s zoning and maybe have a few minor For The Weekly Post
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changes,” Troutman said. Trajectory says, “Community solar opens up access to homeowners, business and organizations that can’t install solar on their roof or property. They can participate in a nearby community solar project and be credited for the energy produced by their share of the solar installation. “Subscribers to a community solar project can expect to save 5-10 percent on retail energy rates,” the company adds. One model was to build more than 7,000 modules generating 2 megawatts of power that could have reduced consumers’ electricity bills by 5 to 10 percent. Last year, Trajectory began looking at such projects in the state after the legislature passed the Future Energy Jobs Act, which provides financial support for renewable energy endeavors as well as subsidies for some nuclear-power plants.
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For property owners with “marginal” land near a power line or substation, lease payments for Trajectory’s community solar projects would be above the market rate for agricultural land, Trajectory says, and are for a period of 30 years. “By 2019 we hope to have 12 projects in the [area],” said Colleen Callahan, the former Illinois director of the USDA Rural Development office who’s consulting for and with Trajectory. The company held public meetings this month in Brimfield and Williamsfield. In Brimfield, two proposed sites along Shissler Road were wellreceived, and in Williamsfield, students in the school’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program have stepped up to take part in some capacity, too. In other business, the Board approved making the intersection of Main
and Walnut Streets a fourway stop, a change that probably won’t take effect for months to let an overhead sign be planned and erected. “We’re planning on mid-summer,” Troutman said. In other news: • a tentative purchase agreement for a lot in Aten Acres was tabled to a special meeting set for Tuesday (March 27); • the Board OK’d the Akron-Princeville Fire Protection District using a Village lot for a beer tent for Heritage Days in June, noting that the department has to also apply for an event liquor license; and • a contribution of $600 plus 15 individual pool passes to the Princeville Aquatic Center were donated to the school’s after-prom activity.
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Primary’s low turnout no surprise By BILL KNIGHT
Voter turnout for the primary election March 20 in The Weekly Post area was mostly better than the last two midterm-election primaries, according to preliminary data from officials in Fulton, Knox and Peoria Counties, plus the City of Galesburg. Fulton showed 25.03 percent of eligible voters cast ballots last week; Knox and Galesburg together had a 19.6-percent turnout; Peoria had a For The Weekly Post
20.13-percent turnout. Midterm elections usually have fewer races than presidential elections, so they historically result in lower voter turnout, and primaries often have even fewer voters. For example, Peoria County turnout in the last two midterm primaries was 16.82 percent in 2014 and 20.12 percent in 2010. Those turnout numbers compare to 43.92 percent in the primary in the Presidential-election year of 2016, 19.27 percent in
2012, and 41.16 percent in 2008. According to unofficial totals reported before next week’s more comprehensive canvassing, the three counties’ ballots this spring were • Fulton: 6,478 out of 25,882 • Knox plus Galesburg: 6,478 out of 32,995 • Peoria: 22,931 out of 113,911. Also, area counties showed few preferences that were different than statewide results. For example, in Peoria County, Democrat Chris Kennedy finished 2nd, with State Sen. Daniel Biss 3rd – reversing the statewide finish; former Gov. Pat Quinn defeated State Sen. Kwame Raoul 31.9 percent to 26.25 percent for the Democrats’ nomination for Illinois Attorney General; and the margin between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and State Rep. Jeanne Ives was more than the statewide difference, about 6 percent difference compared to Rauner’s 2.8 percent margin of victory statewide.
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Elmwood elementary principal retiring By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a plan to save about $86,000 over the next four years by buying 10 years of service that Elementary School Principal Tony Frost earned outside Illinois, permitting Frost to retire at the end of this school year. “Mr. Frost visited TRS [the Teachers’ Retirement System] on March 22 and discovered that he had the opportunity to retire at the end of the 2017-18 school year if the District was able to purchase his 10.211 years of service that he accrued outside of Illinois,” said SuperFrost intendent Chad Wagner. “The amount of purchasing these years is $74,294. This will allow him to realize similar retirement benefits as if he would work four more years.” A cost analysis the Board considered showed the District would spend approximately $517,000 to employ Frost over the next four years. Hiring a new principal at a starting salary of $75,000 plus TRS plus the cost of buying Frost’s years of service would be about $431,000. “Mr. Frost has been instrumental in the success of our school and district,” Wagner said. “He will be greatly missed.” The meeting was dominated by a For The Weekly Post
comprehensive account on District activities and plans concerning Social/Emotional Learning, which was requested in February. Although repeatedly interrupted by questions from a handful of parents, Junior/Senior High School Principal Tony McCoy reported that the District has a District improvement committee looking at the matter, is developing a School Improvement Plan to present to faculty, is developing Student Leadership groups, is researching other schools’ SEL programs, is planning professional development on such matters, is drafting a survey and assessment of how things are going now and is cooperating with Wagner on budgeting for SEL activities. “We’re taking the framework [of Illinois State Board of Education guidelines] and identifying gaps,” said McCoy, who said teacher referrals are key. “Teachers are at the forefront of SEL. This needs support at home, too.” A few parents recognized the responsibility of family involvement, but there were no suggestions on hiring more professionals to do more one-on-one social/emotional sessions. “A lot has been done with technology, but we’re looking at next year covering some of these things,” Wagner said. “This is a big national issue. We have some things we have to improve upon. We’re going to continue to ask for feedback.” Some of Monday’s feedback included complaints that Elmwood wasn’t fulfilling state requirements
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tied to Erin’s Law concerning Child Sexual Abuse. The Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA), School Code and Erin’s Law training mandates staff development for school personnel who work with students in Kindergarten-8th grades in the detection, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Frost said he thinks the school is meeting the requirements “every few years,” and he and Wagner said the District have worked with Peoria’s Center for the Prevention of Abuse. Another complaint concerned disciplinary measures that were public within classrooms, while another parent praised the system and added that a more private notebook offered feedback her child benefited from. In other news: • English and social studies teacher Erik Davis and ag teacher Tara LaFollette are on schedule to earn tenure at the end of this school year; • Wagner said the District is looking to purchase a used ¾-ton pickup truck and trailer, and invited offers of any available vehicles; • Wagner and Technology Director Caleb Waddell summarized District efforts to modernize and dovetail improvements with the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act initiative; • the Elmwood Elementary Parents’ Club announced that its 2018 Golf Fore Education fund raiser at Maple Lane Country Club will be Aug. 25. For details, phone Erin Magee (309-738-9938) or Sarah McElroy (309-635-0107).
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BRIEFS Elmwood students clean during Community Day
ELMWOOD – During the second annual Community Day on March 22, students from the Elmwood schools helped clean 27 yards in town, three parks, a roadway and grounds around the Elmwood Township Community Center and Morrison & Mary Wiley Library. Students also cleaned in front of Elmwood businesses, placed painted rocks around town, wrote letters, filled Easter eggs, played Bingo with senior citizens and decorated sidewalks with sidewalk chalk. Ted Richardson of Daley Insurance in Elmwood funded some supplies for the community day. “Thanks to the business owners, the city and the homeowners for allowing Elmwood schools to serve you for all the support you give us,” said Brad Crisco, an Elmwood teacher who helped organize the event.
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PEORIA – A Composting ABC’s family education night will be held April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Peoria County Farm Bureau building at 1716 N. University Street in Peoria. This will be a free informational session on the basics of composting and will have two sessions, one for adults and one for children. Adults will attend a session on how to use a home composter bin to break down household materials into rich, healthy soil. Children will learn about composting through storytelling, games and hands-on activities. The Peoria County Farm Bureau is
Elmwood students Emily Eminian (left) and Lauren Polen have some fun while picking up pine needles during the Elmwood schools’ second annual Community Day on March 22. Photo by Emmie Crisco.
also working with Recycling Connections in Steven’s Point, Wis., to offer composting bins. The Home Composter is 125 gallons in size and costs $55 for Farm Bureau Members and $75 for non-members. Compost bins can be picked upon Thursday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at the composting education night. Learn more at www.recyclingconnections.org or call (309) 686-7070.
Farmington schools honored for safety
FARMINGTON – Farmington Central Schools will be one of 30 Peoria County food establishments to be recognized at the 2017 Food Safety Excellence Awards, presented at the Peoria Board of Health meeting April 16, according to Peoria City/County Health Department public information officer Diana Scott. Two-thirds of the award-winning food establishments are schools, but
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Farmington’s is the only food establishment at all in The Weekly Post area to be honored. “The Food Safety Excellence Award is awarded to establishments that demonstrate a commitment to food safety,” Scott said. “The award takes into account not only food inspections, but also dedication to food safety through the ongoing development of voluntary food-safety practices.” Of 1,137 food-safety licenses in Peoria County, approximately 900 were eligible to apply for this award.
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St. Patrick’s Church in Elmwood has cancelled its Easter Vigil Service Saturday, March 31.
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ness.” Providing fiber optic is an expensive proposition, though. Broemmer said Mid Century spent $2 million on infrastructure in Elmwood, another $1.3 million in Brimfield (which includes a central office building). Mid Century is also in the second year of a 10-year, $33 million project to provide fiber for its original co-op members, many of whom still rely on copper cables. Yates City was first to add the fiber connections that will eventually expand into Maquon, Dahinda, Oak Run, Williamsfield and other co-op towns. “We want to help our rural companies remain relevant,” Broemmer said. “We don’t want to see our towns lose their identity. “Our belief is this new infrastructure could take care of our customers for the next 50 years.” Future expansion in the area could happen, as Mid Century regularly fields calls from surrounding towns. Growth depends on demand. “We can’t just build it and hope people will sign up,” Broemmer said. “Bankers don’t go for that.” Instead, Mid Century gauges interest in an area – typically starting with businesses – and then does all engineering in advance, dividing a community into “fiberhoods.” To learn more, call (309) 778-8611 or visit the fiberfastnow.com website. “As long as we see the demand and interest and our investments are
Handhold boxes like these containing fiber-optic cable hookups are more common in The Weekly Post area thanks to Mid Century Communications.
hitting their marks, we’ll continue to expand,” Broemmer said. “Typically to go build somewhere we need to get 30-35 percent (of Internet customers) to make it feasible.” Response has been better than that in Elmwood, which has five fiberhoods in which Broemmer said Mid Century has grabbed 40-50 percent of the internet market. Infrastructure work is underway in Brimfield and Canton, where crews are boring underground to install the orange conduit that houses fiberoptic cable. Farmington is still in the sign-up phase for its seven fiberhoods, with construction likely to start in June if all goes well. Using underground cables means there should be no problems with wind, ice or squirrels – common headaches for overhead connections. But because most Mid Century lines that run to individual homes are 18-
24 inches deep, Broemmer stresses the need to call JULIE before digging in your yard. Main lines typically run at least 36 inches deep. Mid Century sub-contracts most underground installation, but handles the complicated task of splicing tiny fiber optic lines. To handle its expansion, Mid Century has been hiring, expanding from 19 employees in 2011 to 39 today. The next phase is to maintain local service, said marketing manager Paula Monari. “We really are part of the community,” said Monari, a Farmington resident who is also a member of the Elmwood Development Association. Monari said Mid Century sponsors events, has provided Kindle readers for school students and participates in “almost every parade around.” In addition to dealing with any outages, a growing part of service is educating customers, Monari said, noting older devices are often unable to provide the fast speeds associated with fiber. “Our approach is to keep it simple and provide the best service we can,” Broemmer said. “And if you’ve got a problem, at least give us a chance to solve it.” Along those lines, Mid Century has scheduled a free, educational open house in Elmwood on April 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library. Staff will answer questions and demonstrate how to stream movies and TV shows using the internet.
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OBITUARIES Muriel M. Davis
ELMWOOD – Muriel M. Davis, 95, of Elmwood, passed away at 7:47 p.m., on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Farmington Country Manor. She was born on Aug. 29, 1922, in Knox County, to Elmer and Edna (Mathews) Sherman. She married Russell Davis on March 31, 1945, in Knox County. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1995. Surviving are two children, Shirley Rochon of Aliso Viejo, CA, and Wayne (SydDavis ney) Davis of Elmwood; eight grandchildren, Justin, Ty, Travis, John, Chris, Katherine, Susanne, and Patrick; and ten great-grandchildren, Aidan, Kellan, Giselle, Tanner, Jack, Wyatt, Eliana, Liam, Jacklyn, and Logan. Muriel was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Russell and Dale Sherman; and one sister, Alice Sherman. Muriel was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Yates City. She was also very active with the (DAR) Daughters of American Revolution Organization. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Oaks-Hines Funeral home in Elmwood, with a visitation one hour prior from 9-10 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Yates City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the ElbaSalem Fire Department and B.Y.E. To view Muriel’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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ELMORE – Dan H. Goodin, 76 years old, passed away on March 25, 2018 at his home in Elmore, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Dec. 4, 1941, in Harlan, Ky., to Herbert and Lola Goodin. Danny grew up in Harlan and spent his adult life in the Peoria, Ill., area. He worked as a coal miner in Kentucky as a young man before his employment at Caterpillar where he worked for 31 years. Danny married Phyllis in 1961 in Mary Alice, Ky. They were happily married for 56 years.
This Week’s Obituaries • Ray A. Belford, 87, Princeville • Edwin E. Bube, 81, Farmington • Muriel M. Davis, 95, Elmwood • Dan H. Goodin, 76, Elmore • Carolyn Harms, 75, Hanna City • Mary Ann Meehan, 78, Elmwood • Thomas McGava, 81, Princeville • Keith A. Pfanz, 62, Farmington • Robert Rosecrans, 59, Yates City
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Danny is survived by his wife, “Hazel” Phyllis Goodin of Elmore; Daughters: “#1” Patty Goodin (Dee Dunnett) of Fla., “Baby Girl” Teresa Goodin-Switzer of Fla.; Sons: His Eldest Son of Illinois, “Goody” Gregory Goodin of Ill., “Digger” Rich (Kelly) Goodin of Ill.; Sisters: Barbara Gray of Ky., BonGoodin nie (Tom) Stellwag Fla., Mary Katherine (Dennis) Kinney, Marcilene Grebner of Ill., Deborah Kay Schumacher of Ill., Robin (Harold) Hunt Ill.; Brothers: Jerry (Jackie) Goodin of Ky., Walt (Brenda) Goodin of Ill., Jeff (Patty) Goodin of Ill.; Grandchildren: Joshua Russell, Erin Goodin, Cory Russell, Natalie Goodin, Amanda Russell, Kayla Goodin, Michael Goodin, Kristen Switzer and Ryan Goodin; Great grandchildren: Christopher Williams, Matthew Harris, Ashanti Harris and Tayla Harris; and “Uncle Meanie’s” many treasured nieces and nephews. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, baby brother David Gilbert Goodin, sister Arlo Vickers, brother-in-law “Toby” Edward Vickers, sister-in-law Juanita Goodin, brother-in-law Jerry Gray, niece Carrie Cook and granddaughter Hannah Goodin. A private graveside funeral service will be held. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at a luncheon at the American Legion Hall in Williamsfield immediately after the service. Danny was a heart transplant recipient. His 21 years of gifted life allowed him extra time to live, love and touch many lives. He requested no flowers or tributes. The family requests any memorial go to organ donation agencies.
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Carolyn Sue Harms
HANNA CITY – Carolyn Sue Harms, 75, of Hanna City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018, at her residence. She was born on June 28, 1942, in Galesburg to Charles Leadbetter and Edna (Bramlett) Leadbetter-Ruggles. She married George Crandall Harms Sr. on Nov. 15, 1961, in East Galesburg. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2009. Harms Carolyn was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Daniel Harms. Surviving are four children: George (Kristle) Harms Jr. of Knoxville, Timothy (Jackie) Harms Harms of Elmwood, Jeffrey (Tracy) Harms of Yates City, and Susan (Doug) Harms-Schaub of Brimfield; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary Leadbetter of Florida; and two sisters, Mary Lou Kluck of Kansas and Kristy Morton of Mississippi. Carolyn graduated from Knoxville High School and was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Galesburg. She was a loving mother who sacrificed her life for her children and grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the family. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Mary Ann Meehan
ELMWOOD – Mary Ann Meehan, 78, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born on Sept. 24, 1939, in
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Peoria, to Cornelius I. and Mary (Hedrick) Vance. She is survived by her special friend, Bob Wilson; two daughters, Michelle Moke of Kansas City, Mo., and Tina Metz of Grapevine, Texas; two brothers, Dean Vance of Farmington, and Dennis (Pam) Vance of Grapevine, Texas; one sister, Claudia Galbreath of Peoria; eight grandchildren, Christina (Jorge) Carlos, Craig Moke, Curtis (Natalie) Moke, Cara (Andrew) Parise, Nathan Boydston, Bradley Metz, Sarah Metz, and Joshua Herrera; nine great-grand- Meehan sons, with the oldest being Jorge Carlos, Jr., USA National Champion of Boxing; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Elmwood Banquet Hall. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Elmwood Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to B.Y.E. To view Mary Ann’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Brad Rosecrans
YATES CITY – Robert “Brad” Rosecrans, age 59 of Galesburg, Ill., passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home in Galesburg. Brad was born on March 10, 1959, in Redondo Beach, Calif., the son of Robert “Bob” and Mary (Boyd) Rosecrans. He attended and graduated from Rosecrans Yates City High School in Yates City. He married
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Linda L. Walter on May 21, 1988, at Orange Chapel Church in rural Knoxville, Ill. Survivors include: one son, Dylan (Zoe Zimmerman) Rosecrans of Maquon, Ill.; two daughters, Kylie Jo Rosecrans and Jennifer Rosecrans, both of Maquon; one sister, Linda Streitmatter of Yates City; and one nephew, Daniel (Jonna) Schaub. He was preceded in death by his parents. Brad enjoyed fishing with his daughter, Kylie; hunting and working on things with his daughter, Jen; fishing, hunting, and working on things together with his son Dylan. He was creative with his hands. Family was important to him. He was a member of the Maquon Fire Protection District for 17 years. He enjoyed NASCAR and Muscle Cars. Visitation was March 23, 2018, at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville. A private memorial will be held at a later date at Lehigh Cemetery in Rural Yates City. Memorials may be made to the Maquon Fire Protection District. Online condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Ray A. Belford
PRINCEVILLE – Ray A. Belford, 87, of Princeville died March 18, 2018, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Meta Belford of Peoria; two grandchildren, Kristen (Jeremy) Duckworth of Princeville and Neil Belford (fiancee Shalene Gregory) of Tulsa, Okla.; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. Belford’s funeral was March 23 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Burial was in St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Edwin E. “Ed” Bube
FARMINGTON – Edwin E. “Ed” “Bumps” Bube, 81, of Lewistown, formerly of Farmington, died March 19 at Farmington Country Manor. Surviving are his wife, Jean; two daughters, Nancy (Jeff) Stobaugh of
Elmwood, and Debra Kasadine of Branson, Mo.; five grandsons, Arthur Jene Long, Edwin Lauren (Courtney) Long, Branigan Franklin (Emily) Long, Joseph Edwin (Michelle) Brown and Wesley Edwin (Anna) Friedley; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Terry Bube of Farmington. Services were March 24. Burial was at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Thomas McGava
PRINCEVILLE – Thomas E. McGava, 81, of Pekin, formerly of Princeville, died March 19 at Pekin Manor. He married Mildred A. Kellington in Sept. of 1958. She died Aug. 21, 1992. He later married Beverly J. May on Nov. 12, 2007, in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Ruth (Claude) Coats of Wyoming, Carolyn (Randy) Warren of Princeville and Nanette (Burt) Walker of Kewanee; one son, Andrew (Michelle Cozzi) McGava of Wyoming; one step-daughter, Holli (Jerry) Bryson of Morton; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; and one sister. Tom’s funeral was March 24 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Burial was in St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
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FARMINGTON – Keith A. Pfanz, 62, of Farmington died March 19 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Cindy; three children: Tyler (Chelsea) Pfanz of Metamora, Jimmy Root of Galesburg and Sunny (Jackson) Ward of Fairview; one brother; and four grandchildren. A visitation was March 23 at OaksHines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be at later date. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.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 David Mustain
135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am
DOUGLAS Douglas United Methodist Church Pastor Krey Leesman 484 3rd St. Yates City, IL 61572 (NOTE: Church is actually lo-
cated in Douglas) Sun. worship: 8:30 a.m.
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Pastor TBA 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass
United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221
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Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am
WILLIAMSFIELD St. James Catholic Church
Williamsfield United Methodist Church Pastor Jennifer Lynn Bradford Seder 430 N.. Chicago Ave. Williamsfield (309) 639-2389 Sun. School 9:30 am Hospitality (coffee & finger foods) 10:30 am Sun. Worship 11 am
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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Wednesday. A six-run visitor’s fourth inning was the key. Wethersfield got only two hits in the fateful frame, but a dropped third strike and two errors hurt. “Too many mistakes opened the floodgates in the big inning against us. We did not give up though,” Farmington coach Jeni Fauser said. Five pitchers worked for the Lady Farmers as starting pitcher Kloey Wheeler took a line shot off of her shin in the second after striking out five. Paige Vallianatos was 2for-4, while Macie Sprague
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was 2-for-4 with two RBI and Wheeler was 2 for 4 with two RBI that included a double. Jenna West, Olivia Renken and Emily Buster each had an RBI. Next up for Farmington is a trip to Canton Friday.
Princeville (2-2) won an efficient 10-0 contest over Abingdon-Avon last Wednesday at home, striking for six in the first and four in the fourth. In the five-inning win, Haley Holt gave up a meager two hits, walked none and fanned three batters. “Haley pitched well by keeping opposing hitters Princeville
off balance,” coach Chad Gardner said. “Our offense is starting to come around with key hits.” Caitlin Pullen had a big hitting day with two RBI, a double and a triple. Chloe Lane was 2-for-3 with a three-bagger, while Trinity Lance was 2-for-3. The Lady Princes host West Central this Saturday.
R-W (2-1) enjoyed a 102 trouncing of Bushnell Prairie-City/West Prairie in a non-conference game last Friday at Williamsfield. Mallory Shea was a perfect 4-for-4 at the dish. Calyn Garza was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Erin Holden batted 2for-3 with two RBI. The Lady Cougars got strong combined pitching from Tina Foglesong (five innings, one hit, eight strikeouts) and Katelyn Aldred (two innings, three strikeouts, and no hits). “It’s fun so far. We’re getting a lot of contributions from Tina’s pitching to Gionna Ott’s versatility in the field and young players such as Calyn Garza and Katelyn Garza being up to varsity play,” R-W coach Joel Zaiser said. Less fun was Tuesday’s 4-3 loss at Abingdon-Avon on a walkoff single. Calyn Garza and Foglesong each had two hits for R-W. ROWVA-Williamsfield
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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) ROBERT E. STREITMATTER, Deceased ) No. 18 P 108 Notice is given to creditors of the death of ROBERT E. STREITMATTER on February 22, 2018. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to MARY ANN STREITMATTER, 2631 Bordeaux Drive, Rockford, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is JENNIE C. BOSWELL, 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 29th day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) ANNA JEAN DARLING, Deceased ) No. 18 P 75 Notice is given to creditors of the death of ANNA JEAN DARLING on January 7, 2018. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to JOYCE A. CONRAD, 3714 West Streitmatter Road, Edelstein, Illinois 61526, as Administrator, whose attorney of record is KERRY R. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 29th day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, March 29, 2018. JOYCE A. CONRAD, Administrator of the Estate of ANNA JEAN DARLING, 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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NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) MILTON CURPHY SMITH I, Deceased ) No. 18 P 90 Notice is given to creditors of the death of MILTON CURPHY SMITH I on January 10, 2018. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to KATHRYN L. SMITH, 626 North Princeville Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is DANIEL M. 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 22nd day of September, 2018 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated, March 22, 2018. KATHRYN L. SMITH, Executor of the Estate of MILTON CURPHY SMITH I, Deceased Daniel M. 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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TRACK: Elmwood 4x800 relays both strong Continued from Page 20
Cooper Hoffmann finished in 8:28.39 and should contend for a medal this spring. Hoffmann and Dunkel were all-staters in cross country and will head up the distance events, while Inskeep and Thomas Adkins anchor the middle distance and Andrew Endres, Nehemiah Butler and Caleb Calhoun lead an improved group of sprinters. “We should be very strong in the distance events and should be much improved in the sprints,” coach Gregg Meyers said. “Throws will be good, but not near as good as last year.” Junior Zofia LeHew was a state qualifier last year for E-B in the high jump and looks poised to repeat after placing seventh at Top Times and clearing 51. State 3,200 qualifier Alexa Perrow is another junior hoping for a return to Eastern Illinois Univer-
sity. Perrow was 14th at Top Times in 12:27.27 and has been posting personal records already according to coach Marcy Brugger, who has 36 girls out for track and 19 freshman. The Lady Trojans other state squad from last spring is the 4x800 relay of Greta Inskeep, Emily McCauley, Julie Dunkel and Kate Meyers. The quartet ran at Wesleyan, with Sydney Hartwig taking the place of McCauley in a 10th-place finish (10:51.82). “Overall I have liked our focus, leadership and mindset at practice,” Brugger said.
Princeville has 18 boys and 11 girls out for track. Top sprinters back for the boys are Peyton Martin and Carter Johnson. Cody Thole is the top hurdler returning and Nick Miller and Briar Hilsabeck head up the distance crew. Andrew Spurgeon and Stephen Christianson are Princeville
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Trevor Dunkel was part of Elmwood-Brimfield’s fourthplace 4x800 relay last Friday at the Illinois Top Times meet. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
the top throwers and Sam Harshberger is a newcomer who shows promise in the long jump and triple jump according to coach Jon Carruthers. Brian Wonders takes over as the girls coach and will look to junior Emily Green to lead the team in the sprints, hurdles and triple jump while sophomore Sorin Hilsabeck is the distance leader after reaching state in the 3,200 last spring. Hilsabeck already has two second-place finishes and a first in distance events so far this year, while Green has two firstplace finishes (9.91 in the 55 meters) and a second in her hurdle races. Freshman sprinter Libby Martin has been strong so far during indoor season and qualified for last Friday’s Top Times meet in the 200 and won the Lincoln Trail Conference 400 in 1:05.93. Other likely contributors include sophomores Lind-
sey Givens (shot put and discus) and Morgan Rakestraw (800) and freshman Carrie Gill and Grace Dearing in the sprints and hurdles.
Coach Chris Campagna said his boys team is “really inexperienced” and will be built around sophomore distance runner Lorin Peterson (10:51.79 in the LTC 3,200), junior Jacob Varner (shot put and discus) and junior Brandon Merz. “(Merz) shows great promise in the high jump,” Campagna said. “He jumped 5-10 the first time ever jumping in the event outdoors.” That was at the March 21 Knox County Invite at Knoxville, during which the R-W boys were third and girls were second. Lexie Little will be strong in the shot put and discus for R-W, which should also have solid girls sprint relays and hurdlers. ROWVA-Williamsfield
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BASEBALL: Princes score 28 in two wins Continued from Page 20
fielder’s choice. Nick Johnson went 2-for-4 with a triple and drove in two runs. Ben Behrens also drove in two runs and Isaiah Humphrey was 2for-3 with a double. Princeville (3-3) won a pair of games last week, outscoring Knoxville and Henry-Senachwine, 28-14. On March 21, the Princes topped Knoxville 11-7 as Matthew Butterfield and Justin Janssen had three hits apiece. Janssen, Griffin Princeville
Headley, Eli Wieland and Kirkland Herold drove in two runs apiece. Janssen pitched three innings of two-hit ball to get the victory and struck out five batters. Princeville rapped out 13 hits and collected six walks in the March 23 win over Henry. Jack Arnett was 3for-4 with a double to lead the hit parade, while Dylan Stalter and Herold had two hits each and Stalter belted a home run. Peter Gilroy pitched four innings to get the win. The Princes are scheduled to host Shiocton, Wis., Friday at 11 a.m.
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The Cougars (2-2) racked up the runs Thursday, March 22, in a 15-1 win at Cuba against North Fulton. Ryan Swanson was 3-for-3 to lead a 16-hit attack for R-W, which also got a home run and three RBI from Charlie Gibbons and three RBi from Calvin Peterson, who had two hits and a triple. Gibbons pitched four innings of three-hit ball to get the win and fanned three batters with no walks. Austin Batterson struck out two in the final inning.
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Local trio lead North win in Kiwanis all-star game CANTON – Vince Lenzi of Elmwood scored 22 points, ROWVAWilliamsfield’s Austin Batterson added 16 and Jake Uryasz of Farmington By The Weekly Post
tallied 14 as the North boys team won the annual Kiwanis All-Star Game at Alice Ingersoll Gym, 113101. Devin Yocum of Bushnell-Prairie City was Most
Outstanding Player of the boys game. Elmwood coach Josh Fugitt directed the North team. In the girls game, Payton Peckham of Farmington had six points and Megan Gilstrap added two in a losing cause for the North squad, coached by Farmington’s Jim Noonan, which lost 102-75. College signees – Three
Princeville athletes have finalized their college decisions. In softball, Caitlin Pullen signed with Illinois Central College and Haley Holt committed to Rock Valley College. And multi-sport standout Lucy Waid announced she will attend Lincoln Christian College to play volleyball and basketball.
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State hopefuls abound in area track By JEFF LAMPE
Fresh off a state indoor meet, the conclusion is inescapable: this spring should showcase plenty of state hopefuls in the area. Here’s a preview of local track teams. Weekly Post Staff Writer
Strong relays should again he a highlight for the Farmers, who also field a top hurdler and pole vaulter. Senior Jordan Peckham is coming off a strong showing at last Friday’s Illinois Top Times meet at Illinois Wesleyan. She was second in the 400 (1:00.44), third in the 60 (8.02) and sixth in the 200 (26.85). Peckham leads state qualifying relays in the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 that should be strong when healthy. Other girls state qualifiers from one year ago are Morgan Powell in the discus and two-time sectional champion Farmington
Farmington’s Sarah Litchfield was sixth in pole vault last Friday at the Illinois Top Times indoor meet and is expected to be dominant in the area this spring. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
Sarah Litchfield, who was seventh after clearing 9-foot6 at Wesleyan. “It is a very senior-dominated group, but a very talented group of freshmen will join them this year,” coach Toby Vallas said. “It is a team that should be solid in all events.” Leading the boys team is senior Judd Anderson, a two-
Brimfield baseball at 6-2 By JEFF LAMPE
Before the snow arrived, Brimfield-Elmwood went 2-1 last week to improve its overall record to 6-2. First on March 21 the Indians won a nail-biter at Putnam County, 6-5. Jimmy Houlihan singled and scored on a passed ball in the top of the seventh for the victory. Parker Brodine pitched four innings of one-hit ball in relief to get the win. Houlihan, Kyle Doubet and Parker Pillman (two doubles) each went 2-for-4 and Cale Thompson drove in three. On March 22, B-E used eight hits and 10 walks to roll past For The Weekly Post
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Old Man Winter gave no respect to the fact that spring began on Wednesday, as weekend and Monday games were snowed out. One area team remained unbaten through the early season. For The Weekly Post
The Lady Indians (3-0) continued to dominate in a 15-0 nonconference rout of Putnam County on the road last Wednesday. Five runs in the first three innings, followed by a 10-run outburst in the fourth resulted in the game’s conclusion. Junior Montana Ledbetter threw a no hitter with eight strikeouts and just one walk and B-E had 16 hits for the game. Brimfield-Elmwood
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time state outdoor medalist in the 300 hurdles who also medaled in the 110s last spring. Anderson was fourth in the 60 hurdles at Top Times in 8.6 seconds. “We have good depth in our sprints, so we should be competitive in our relays,” coach Jim Hardesty said. Anderson, Ethan Kenney, Jake Uryasz and Dash An-
derson placed eighth at Top Times in the 4x200 in 1:36.24.
Distance races are the strength for E-B track, which was led last weekend by a fourth-place showing in the 4x800 boys relay. The quartet of Alex Herrmann, Trevor Dunkel, Griff Inskeep and Elmwood-Brimfield
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Stark County, 18-12. Doubet scored three times and doubled, while Pillman and Ash Johnson drove in two runs apiece and Houlihan and Pillman had two hits apiece in the road win. Dakota Fuller tossed three innings of scoreless relief for the win and fanned five. On March 23, Elmwood lost at home to Limestone, 13-4. Houlihan drove in two runs and Thompson was 2-for-2.
Farmington (1-6) posted its first victory of the season on March 21 at home, downing Kewanee Wethersfield, 7-6. Jaden Rutledge scored the winning run after reaching on a
Jordan Peckham of Farmington (left) placed in the top six in three events at the Illinois Top Times meet last Friday while Elmwood junior Zofia LeHew (above) was 7th in high jump after clearing 5-foot-1. Photos by Dave Giagnoni.
Montana Ledbetter pitched a no-hitter last week for Brimfield-Elmwood. File photo.
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Grace LaFollett hit a triple and drove in four runs. Olivia Gilles was 4-for-4 with two RBI and two doubles. Ledbetter contributed four RBI and a double. The hit parade continued with Lindsey Stenger going 3-for-3 with two RBI and Haley Wallace went 2-for-3 with a double. “So far, the girls have been hitting very well, and Montana and Alyssa Roll have done their usual great job throwing,” Brimfield coach Kurt Juerjens said. The Lady Indians host Sherrard this Saturday.
Farmington opened 2018 with a 9-6 setback at home in a nonconference matchup versus Kewanee Wethersfield last Farmington
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