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Farmington native donates $1.3 million to school By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – When Annette Gioannini died at the age of 101 last year, she was remembered by former students as a teacher who’d been generous with her time and interests. Now, students at Farmington Central CUSD 265 will benefit from her financial generosity, too. The District inherited $1,363,660.07 from Gioannini, and the District last month established a separate account for the gift. Gioannini, who never married or had children, and her brother were living at Farmington Country Manor when she For The Weekly Post
passed away on Feb. 20, 2016. Edward Gioannini died on May 19 last year. Her will provides for the funds to permanently generate interest that can be used for “educational supplies, funding of activities and programs, purchasing equipment, and building repair and/or construction for Gioannini the benefit of all of the students.” In a few months, the District will receive a partial year’s interest on the sum, which will be spent according to the
wishes of a committee of parents, teachers and an administrator, according to terms of Gioannini’s will, filed in 1999. “We’re thrilled,” said Superintendent John Asplund. “It’s ‘found money.’ “It will exist outside our regular funds in perpetuity,” he continued. “The principal will never diminish.” Gioannini was born in Gilchrist on Nov. 7, 1914 – when World War I was raging (that day, British troops landed in the Persian Gulf, Germany attacked Givenchy, Roye and Vimy in France, Russians bombed Turkey’s Black Sea ports, and Japanese and British forces seized a German base in China).
It’s been 60 years since Sonny slayed a Giant ELMWOOD – With seconds left on the clock, Jack Jordan, a speedy little guard from Elmwood High School, bounced the ball to Sonny Patterson, the tallest player on the team, who threw it from center court toward the hoop. Everyone was standing, watching, silently. Elmwood had been waiting more than 25 years for a chance to beat the Canton Little Giants. uuu As early as the late 1940s, followers of Elmwood basketball realized their grade school teams were taller, faster and scored more points than they had in over 30 years. The dream was some time in the 1950s Elmwood would have a few winning seasons and maybe even beat the Canton Little Giants for the first time. (At that time small schools in Illinois had to compete against large ones in the postseason.) For The Weekly Post
As a matter of fact, Canton was concerned enough about Elmwood’s successful record in the Blackhawk Conference that a bunch of Little Giants drove up to Elmwood and shot baskets with Elmwood players in my back yard. The Trojans did win 20 games in 1955-56, but they lost the title game in two tournaments and drew Peoria Spalding (not Canton) in the Regional, losing 95-59. The dream had been crushed. Two of the four scoring leaders from Elmwood graduated in May 1956: George Whitney and Sam Jones. When the 1956-57 Trojans took to the floor, fans had little to anticipate. The team was short and green with only two experienced seniors over 6 feet, Gerald “Sonny” Patterson and Richard “Cracker” Coon. Things were not much better during the season, as Elmwood lost eight of its last nine regular season games and headed into the postseason 9-13.
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THE MIRACLE ON MARCH 5
By KARL K. TAYLOR
Growing up on her family’s small farm off Illinois Route 78 south of town, Gioannini went to Farmington schools and was a 1932 high school graduate. Although it’s unclear whether she taught in a rural school for a time, as some speculated, records show Gioannini earned a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1938 from Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb. Then she went on to earn a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1946. For more than 20 years, she taught Latin and French in Chicago Heights at Bloom Township High School (where the
By BILL KNIGHT
Continuing The Weekly Post’s publishing of candidate information for the April 4 consolidated election, here are brief profiles from another contested race: WILLIAMSFIELD School Board April Bouchez, 33: A 2001 graduate of Williamsfield, I am committed to helping every child and the District succeed. I want every member in the community to be engaged and active with the District. I value the size and commitment at our school to our children and strong relationships and trust between our faculty and our students. My background is in accounting and business. I also tutor numerous children within the District for math. I am in the school three to four times a week and fully engaged with students outside of the school five to six days a week. Aaron Buck, 41: I am seeking election to the Williamsfield District 210 Board of Education. I am a resident of Williamsfield, have a son in the district, and am employed by Mid For The Weekly Post
This is Sonny Patterson’s picture from the 1957 edition of Elmwood’s yearbook, “The Ulmus.”
So when the Trojans learned Canton was their opponent for the first game of the Regional, there was little joy. Despite the outlook, seats for the visitors at the Alice Ingersoll Gymnasium in Canton were filled. Most of the bleachers for the home team were empty, probably because the Little Giants had endured a 6-18 season. Continued on Page 6
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3,600 enrollment was about twice as large as Farmington’s population). She also sponsored the Latin Club, the French Club and the National Honor Society chapter at Bloom. Karen Appleby, a member of Bloom’s Class of 1965, remembers Gioannini as a bright and thoughtful mentor. “She was very beloved by her many students [and became] a dear friend,” Appleby says. “She was very stately; people really respected her. She was a very intelligent woman.” In fact, in the academic journal The Review of English Studies, Gioannini is credited with having published a scholarly article, “The 16th Century Grammar Schools in England and the Development of Verse Satire,” which may have been a version of her Master’s thesis. “I felt close to her,” Appleby continues. “You know, people are sometimes asked about a certain teacher from when they were in school, a favorite or whatnot, and for me, she was the one. “I communicated with her every Christmas since
I graduated,” Appleby says. “We exchanged letters until 2013, about the time she went into the nursing home, I guess. A lot of others liked her [but] nobody else stayed in touch that I know of.” Talented as a teacher, Gioannini could be casual, too, Appleby says. “She would sit on her desk and talk sometimes,” she says, laughing softly. “You know, she had gray hair and we all thought she was oh-so-old, but I remember she had really
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nice legs. So she was probably a lot younger than we thought then.” Gioannini also built genuine rapport with students, Appleby says. “She understood a lot,” Appleby says. “My older brother had her for Latin, and he didn’t do too well, so I thought I wouldn’t either. But I took Latin all four years [and] was named to the National Honor Society as a Junior. Then Miss Gioannini picked me to be speaker as a Senior, something I
never imagined. She believed that I could do that, and I did. She took me under her wing. “She was a very special person who encouraged me to excel and showed great kindness to me during difficult years,” Appleby adds. “She gave me the confidence to go on to nursing school.” Gioannini’s skills were meaningful and memorable – and as priceless as the resources she’s left for current and future students.
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Fish Fry – St. Patrick’s Church of Elmwood
Fish Fries are Friday (March 10), March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults $9, kids $4. Catfish, shrimp, sides and dessert. s Youth Leagues – Elmwood Summer Youth League baseball, softball and teeball sign ups are Saturday (March 11) and March 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Elmwood. Visit www.elmwoodsyl.weebly.com to sign up online. s School Carnival – Elmwood Elementary School Carnival is Saturday (March 11), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Games, prizes and more.
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at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday (March 10) from 10-11 a.m. s Saturday Movie – Second Saturday Movie playing “The Secret Life of Pets” at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood is Saturday (March 11), 10 a.m. s Paint Day – Learn how to paint glasses with Beth at Princeville LME Library, Saturday (March 11), 10 a.m.12 p.m. $20 per painted item. s Yawns for Eve –
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Dinner at Yates City Community Center March 16, 4:30-7 p.m. $9, beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, sides, drink. s Movie Night– Family Movie Night for all ages, “Moana” at”at Brimfield Public Library is March 16, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Princeville State Bank. s Fish Fry – Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club and Brimfield Fire Department fish fry March 17, 31, and April 14, 4:30-7 p.m., at Sportsman’s Club. s Police Benefit –
Benefit for Officer Jennifer Parkinson March 18, 12-6 p.m. at Farmington Moose Lodge. Silent Auction, raffles, 50/50, food and drink.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering the potential for snow in mid-March after wearing shorts in mid-February. uuu How is it possible that the Mayor of Elmore has not driven down to our office and smacked me upside the head? Since we started our little venture here, we’ve run a listing on the masthead that reads, in part, “Serving the fine communities Jeff of...” After that, LAMPE we printed the names of towns and villages in our coverage area. Well, in reading that list again the other day, I noticed an important omission. Elmore! uuu Then I looked even closer. What about Douglas? That prompted grave concern on my part, fearing all kinds
of smacking ahead of me. To head off any head-slapping, we’ve now added those two fine communities to our masthead and are combing the maps and record books for any other possible omissions. No, Newburgh does not count. But somebody mentioned Gilchrist the other day and apparently they did not mean Carlton “Cookie” Gilchrist, the hard-running Bills fullback of the 1960s. More to come on that one. uuu Speaking of Elmore, while reading through historical records from that part of Peoria County, I kept running into the name Rochester, as in the following account from “History and Reminiscences – From the Records of Old Settlers’ Union of Princeville and Vicinity.” Wrote W.H Adams in 1909, “On what is now the village park of Rochester was once the playground where the plumed braves, when not engaged in the chase or lifting scalps, were wont to engage in the pastime of playing Chunkee
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and other games of like character germane to savage life.” ... Talk about not politically correct. Anyway, Rochester was founded in 1836 near as I can tell by some Smiths and Whites and a certain Col. Clark W. Stanton, who at some point had lived in Rochester, N.Y. Problem with that village name was that Illinois already had a Rochester down by Springfield. So town fathers eventually had to change their community name to Elmore. uuu Next week we’ll provide some information on our other new favorite community, Douglas. We’ll gladly accept historical anecdotes from our fine readers, since filling a head with knowledge is always better than filling it with smacks. ... Parting shot: Speedy recovery to our buddy Dean Troutman of Princeville who had to cut his latest trek short after his knee decided it had walked enough. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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‘One nation under God’ might reduce hate
Recently, I have attended four churches each of which is a different denomination. Although different in some respects, each is the same in one major respect. Each one recognizes and worships God, as the creator of the universe. God gave a Gene standard of conVAUGHAN duct for all human beings when He gave the 10 commandments to Moses. Unless we follow a standard of behavior, whether in our families, personal lives, work, schools, business, or politics, the re-
sult is usually chaos. During a return trip from Mississippi, my wife and I stopped in Memphis, Tenn., to visit the National Civil Rights Museum. This opportunity brought back memories of 1968, which included the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, who intended to run for president of the United States of America. A few years earlier in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Approximately 100 years prior to this event, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. The point is that human beings have changed in many ways over the years, but in one aspect, we have not changed. This aspect is the fact that
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we have not learned how to avoid hate. Hate is what killed Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy, as well as, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy. Hate is what has caused strife since the beginning of creation and continues to cause strife in the United States of America and the world in general. I enjoy reading editorials, but in most cases the writer likes to accuse someone else and take no blame for himself. If we use the words “we and us” rather than “you and them” when writing editorials, and follow the standard of “One nation under God” in general, there just might be less hate in the United States and the world in general.
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Buck and Kordewick earn a nod in Billtown
To the Editor: Dear fellow taxpayer: Choice at the ballot box is a value that all Americans hold near and dear to their hearts. No choice while voting has more of an immediate and lasting effect on our day-to-day lives than that of our selection of school board representative. This choice affects our taxes,our property value, direction of our community and most importantly, the future of our most precious commodity, our children. On April 4, 2017, we will again get the honor and privilege of exercising that most cherished of American choices, the vote. This election cycle, we will be picking representatives out of a field of six for the Williamsfield School Board. We, along with many others, feel that the best choices for these slots are Aaron Buck, WHS alumnus, and Tom Kordewick, veteran educator and current board member. They hold firm the values and commitment to one another that sets our district apart from other small districts. While many districts that were larger than us have folded and consolidated, District 210 has grown stronger and more
resolute in our determination to keep our school. With the principled and disciplined approach our administration and board have taken recently, we are in better shape than we have been in years. Aaron and Tom display both the foresight and conviction of character that will allow Williamsfield to stay the course of both fiscal responsibility and a student-first curriculum. Buck and Kordewick. People you trust. The best choices for our District! – Peggy Secrist, Williamsfield
Thank you Williamsfield school administrators
To the Editor: I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our current administration at Williamsfield School District. As a parent of a second grader, I am watching my child not only learn, but thrive. Learning is the reason for school, but thriving is the success of this administration. The goals and plans that Tim Farquer and Zack Binder have put into motion and continue to improve and cultivate are the very reason
our small dot on the map has seen much improvement in their tenure as our administrative team. Their hearts and souls are poured into this district and community. The children are the reason they do what they do. My son looks forward to the high fives in the hallway from his principal or superintendent, or interaction in the classroom with Binder and Farquer. I feel great satisfaction knowing my child loves his teachers and the staff that make up our district. Farquer and Binder have overcome doubts, fears, changes and probably more questions than I could ever imagine. Yet, they are there ... with our children in their hearts and souls. As a parent, I know if there is ever a concern or question, I know that the door is open and they will listen. Our district has improved measurably based on the actions of our administrative team and the leadership that they provide to the teachers and staff. For this, I am thankful. Thank you Mr. Farquer. Thank you Mr. Binder. #wearebilltown – Charity Schultz, Williamsfield
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MIRACLE: Elmwood beat future U of I star Continued from Page 1
The referee blew the whistle to begin play. Dave Downey, Canton’s 6-foot-5 center, easily tipped the ball from Sonny Patterson, the 6-2 Trojan center, and tapped the ball to Ethan Blackaby, the short Canton guard. Known for his speed, he took the ball quickly to the end of the floor and scored: Canton 2, Elmwood 0. Tom Jones, the blond ECHS guard, threw the ball to Patterson who was covered by Downey, a sophomore who starred a few years later for the University of Illinois. Without looking, Sonny whipped a pass to “Cracker,” who took a shot from deep in the corner. Swish: 2-2. Throughout the first quarter the teams traded baskets until the buzzer sounded: Canton 11, Elmwood 5. At halftime, Don Hooker, a Canton fan peered at the scoreboard: Canton 20, Elmwood 14. “Canton is still beating them, but
Elmwood is hanging on,” Hooker said. “I think Canton will begin to pull away in the third quarter and beat them by the end of the game.” Hooker looked to be a visionary, as the Little Giants boasted a 32-20 bulge at the three-quarter mark. As the fourth quarter was about to begin, Elmwood coach Rolland Cady huddled with his team. “Guys, you have the opportunity to win this game and make up for a really pathetic season. I want a full-court press. We can take them.” Elmwood rallied and Dick Whitney’s field goal in the final 57 seconds tied the score at 44, sending the contest into overtime. Ethan Blackaby hit for Canton with seven seconds left in the extra period to give the Little Giants a 52-51 lead. Jordan took the ball from the ref and threw it to Patterson who grabbed it at center court, turned and threw the basketball like a baseball.
The sports editor for the Canton Daily Times described it this way: “Gerald Patterson, lanky Elmwood center who had missed a layup shot with one second to go in regulation time, had not given up hope. Patterson broke away for what looked like an impossible shot and the ball swished through the net for the two points which gave the Trojans a well-earned victory and left Canton followers stunned.” A miracle had occurred in Canton on March 5, 1957. uuu Only five Elmwood players scored that night: Tom Jones (6), Richard Whitney (5), Jordan (15), Patterson (10) and Coon (17). Other team members were Ronald Brooks, Edward Cosby, Douglas Coulter, Thomas Kilpatrick, Charles Chapman and Malcolm Bollinger. Cheerleaders were Jackie Martin, Vernon Broadfield and Mary Ruth Webster.
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Police reports
• The Shell gas station on Kickapoo-Edwards Road on Feb. 27 reported the theft of $200 in cash. • Amanda Minuete, 27, of Brimfield, on March 3 was arrested to hold for another agency and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
• A 17-year-old Elmwood man on March 1 reported to Elmwood police that he was the victim of a theft of less than $300 from his personal belongings at the Elmwood Community Center between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 28. • Ricky Camp, 59, of Elmwood on March 3 reported to local police that his cell phone number had apparently been used in a “scamming
operation” without his knowledge, according to Warren County au-
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• Paul Putney, 33, of Farmington
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ing on a revoked license and to
hold for another agency, and was taken into custody at the Peoria County Jail.
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Brimfield OKs credit, debit card payments By TERRY TOWERY
BRIMFIELD – Residents here will soon have the ability to pay for village services either online or at village hall using their debit or credit cards. The Village Board on Monday unanimously approved a software upgrade and system purchase at an initial cost of $1,026.40. Once the system is operating, there will a yearly cost of less than $200 to maintain the service. The system will allow Brimfield residents to pay their water, garbage and sewer bills by swiping their card at village hall and, eventually, by accessing an app that will be made available on the village website, www.brimfieldil.org, said Village Clerk Holly Johnson. “People have been asking about this, so I know it’s something peoFor The Weekly Post
ple will want to use,” she said. Village President Dan Fishel said the board will keep an eye on how the new system performs and can revisit upgrading further at some point in the future. “We’ll see how it works,” he said. “We can upgrade more if we need to.” The measure was passed unanimously. The board also voted to allow the BYE ambulance to remain in the old Farmers Club building until June 1, when the Elmwood-based crew expects to move into living quarters at the new village fire station. The village also will incur the minimal monthly bills until BYE can move. The village now owns the vacant club building. Fire department spokesman Dave Maher said he expects the
living area at the fire station to be ready by June 1. For years, the ambulance service has used the vacant Farmers Club building. But the club has disbanded, Johnson said, and BYE decided to move to the fire station. If the group is unable to move by June 1, Fishel said the board will charge a small rental fee to help offset costs. In other business Monday, the board: • Approved reappointing members to the zoning and planning boards, as per Fishel’s request. Dave Smith was reappointed to the zoning board through November 2021. Al Arnold and Ron Kinder were both reappointed to the planning board through August 2019.
February 2017 Peoria County Real Estate Transactions Date Address Amount Grantor/grantee Feb. 2 8214 N. Mcintyre Rd., Brimfield $100,619 US Bank Nat’l Assn / Peters Feb. 2 10814 W. County Line, Princeville $42,498 Cole / Streitmatter Feb. 3 9205 N. Voorhees Rd., Brimfield $983,333.33 Weaver / Cox Feb. 3 9205 N. Voorhees Rd., Brimfield $983,333.33 Crouch / Cox Feb. 7 309 S. Cottage Grove, Princeville $82,943 Moore / Patterson Feb. 9 16529 W. Cottonwood, Elmwood $560,000 Rusk / Mackie Feb. 13 4824 N. Valley View Rd., Edwards $72,000 Smith (Ansteatt) / Meehan Ryn P Feb. 17 12826 W. Chippe Dr., Princeville $254,000 Zarvell / DeBord Feb. 21 627 N. Town Ave., Princeville $119,000 DeBord / Ikeler Feb. 22 9921 W. Indian Ridge Ct., Edwards $75,000 Carver / Birks Feb. 24 605 W. Mound St., Elmwood $80,000 Craig / Lentz Feb. 27 15421 N. Maher Rd., Brimfield $1,221,129 Carroll / Carroll Family Ltd. Partnership Feb. 27 15421 N. Maher Rd., Brimfield $76,858 Carroll / Carroll Feb. 27 W. Parks School Rd., Brimfield $225,000 Carroll / Zimmermann NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale of residence, but not for land. SOURCE - Peoria County
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Elmwood income tax payments lagging By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Eight months into the fiscal year, the City is financially stable, but having received its property-tax revenues for the year, its operations must now rely on revenues from sales and income taxes. “Sales-tax revenues are right on budget,” Treasurer Harold Jehle told the Council on Tuesday, “... about $12,000 a month. But income-tax revenues aren’t even close. We feel we’re about three months behind [in payments from the state]. They’ve got to catch up.” Besides overdue payments from Springfield and local sales taxes, Elmwood does have a cushion in its reserve funds, added Jehle, who noted that this week’s For The Weekly Post
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• Alderman Jared Howerton recommended renewing the city’s agreement with Homefield Energy to provide City-owned properties with electricity at a 6-percent rate increase, from 4.813 cents per kilowatt hour to 5.117 cents per kilowatt hour, and the Council unanimously agreed;
• Police Chief Aaron Bean said the Elmwood department in February had 66 incidents, 34 reports, 13 traffic stops, 11 warnings, 4 citations, 2 Notices To Appear and 2 arrests; • Alderman Bob Paige announced a 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday (March 14) to start work on next year’s budget.
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BRIEFS Princeville moves on Enterprise Zone
PRINCEVILLE – Village President Sid Stahl on Monday appointed Julie Delbridge, Chad Gardner and Jeff Troutman to serve as a committee to coordinate local participation in the new Peoria County Rural Enterprise Zone after a presentation by Assistant County Administrator Mark Rothert. The area could help communities attract developments by offering municipal and county property tax abatements of 100 percent for three years followed by 50 percent for two years, among other incentives. “One upcoming project that might be eligible is a proposed expansion by Seneca Foods,” Stahl said. In other news: • The TIF committee recommended approving the maximum $3,000 grant for roof work for one of the business-district buildings bought by Wineinger & Sons; • Bids to replace the water main on Cottage Grove Avenue between South Street and Douglas Street, which engineers estimate could cost about $318,000, are scheduled to be opened on April 3; • Wagner, as Superintendent of Public Works, is finalizing some capital improvement projects for the Board to consider at its next meeting, on March 21; • Trustees officially voted to vacate an alley in the Blanchard Heights subdivision to provide some flexibility to a developer considering building homes there. The Board approved the idea Feb. 22; and • Spencer Wilson was sworn in as Village Clerk, replacing Mary Ann
Mercer, who resigned.
Elmwood Kiwanis give $1,172 to Ministerium
ELMWOOD – After another successful Pancake & Pork Sausage Breakfast, the Elmwood Kiwanis club donated $1,172 to The Elmwood Ministerium. The Ministerium is a gathering of pastors and representatives from local churches who plan community worship and outreach events, are involved in the distribution of non-perishable goods and who maintain a fund used for the support of community members who are in need. The Ministerium receives an offering during the Community Good Friday Service and Easter Sunrise Service, and this year and in 2016, they have been the recipient of half the proceeds of the Kiwanis’ cheese sales and pancake breakfast.
Township roundup
In area township news, Brimfield Township Supervisor Tony Karl said Trustees and Cemetery Trustees are preparing material to discuss cemetery management and needs there at the Board’s next meeting, at 6 p.m. Monday (March 13). Farmington Township Supervisor Debbie Neal at Trustees’ Feb. 13 meeting distributed copies of the Township’s tentative budget for next year to review before the March meeting. Final action is scheduled for the April meeting. Jubilee Township Supervisor Steve Garnett said Trustees approved changing banks from F&M Bank to Princeville State Bank and OK’d budgeting mileage reimbursement for Tax Assessor Tom Missen. Missen – who lives in Dunlap and
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Elmwood school board approves new coaches
ELMWOOD – At Elmwood’s Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting, board members after executive session made a few personnel moves: • approving Jared Harkness as High school girls’ track assistant coach for 2017-18 at a salary to be determined by the union contract’s activity schedule, • approving Mike Sullivan as High School boys’ track volunteer coach for 2017-18, and • hiring Jennifer Stratton as high school head volleyball coach and Penny Silzer as assistant volleyball coach for the 2017-18 season at a salary to be determined by the union contract.
Dean’s list
• The following area students were named to the Iowa State University Dean’s List for Fall 2016: Erica Kane of Brimfield, Andrew Krause of Edwards, Melody Ward of Farmington, Joshua Degroot of Laura and Daniel Feucht, Logan Green and Mason Green of Princeville. • Lydia Hoerr of Brimfield made the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. • The following local students made the honor list for Fall 2016 at Missouri University of Science and Technology: Luke D. Fischer of Brimfield, Katelyn Rose Fricke of Edwards and Ethan Reynolds of Yates City.
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Billtown WYSE team in sectionals
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield WYSE Team is going to sectionals at Knox College on Tuesday, March 14. WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) is an academic challenge that is a testbased competition hosted by the WYSE program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Subjects tested include biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics. Tests are presented in multiple-choice format. Students have 40 minutes to complete tests that range in length from 30 questions (computer science & math) to 80 questions (English). The Williamsfield WYSE team took second place behind Spoon River Valley in the small school division (Division 300) at the regional WYSE Academic Competition held Feb. 9 at Carl Sandburg College. That allowed them to advance to sectionals. There were approximately 200 students competing from 14 schools in Knox County and neighboring counties at the re-
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gional. Other schools participating included Galesburg, Farmington, Knoxville and ROWVA. While no Williamsfield students placed individually at Regionals, five members placed in the top two spots for Division 300: Tucker Sams was 2nd in Chemistry, Seth Silvest tied for 1st in Computer Science, Ben Warner tied for 1st in Engineering
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YATES CITY – Gene R. Emerick, 81, of Yates City, died at 1:20 p.m., on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on Oct. 1, 1935, in Elmwood, to James “Gail” and Bernice (Corbett) Emerick. He married Carol Reinhart on Dec. 31, 1953. She survives. Other survivors include five chil- Emerick dren, Martin “Marty” (Dorothy “Kay”) Emerick of Yates City, Steven Emerick of Davenport, Iowa, Lisa (Steve) Staggs of Yates City, Terri (Doug) Cosby of Elmwood, and Cherri (Tom) Hoefft of Dunlap; one sister, Nancy (Bill) Sheppard; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Gene grew up on the farm and graduated from Brimfield High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for 8 years from 1953-1961, completed two short courses at the University of Illinois in 1954-1955 and a 2-year certificate in HEVAC Engineering from Illinois Central College in 1975. Gene spent most of his professional life doing what he loved, farming. He also worked at Caterpillar, Proctor Hospital, Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception Convent and later in life drove the school bus for Farmington Central School District. Gene was a member of the Methodist Church of Elmwood, the International Order of Odd Fellows, the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Gene enjoyed tinkering in the machine shed, stamp and coin collecting, spending time with his family,
This Week’s Obituaries • John Cummins, 47, Yates City • Gene Emerick, 81, Yates City • Gaye Fleisher, 92, Elmwood • Katherine Hahn, 67, Edwards • Violet A. Schmitt, 75, Kickapoo • John Wieda, 77, Kickapoo • Doris Yocum, 92, Elmwood
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playing cards, watching Westerns and reminiscing about who used to live in which houses in the “old days”! Gene was a generous soul to everyone in his family and was always there to help anyone in need. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday, March 9, 2017, with a two-hour visitation prior from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with military rites will immediately follow the service at Elmwood Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Easter Seals. Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
John Cummins
YATES CITY – John G. Cummins, 47, of Yates City, passed away at 9:18 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on Dec.30, 1969, in Peoria, to Harold “Pete” D. and Cheryl A. (Threw) Cummins. John is survived by his mother and his sister, Kim (Vaughn) Kumlander of Mapleton. He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation rites have been ac-
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ELMWOOD – Gaye K. Fleisher, 92, of Elmwood, passed away at 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born on Jan. 14, 1925, in Ipava, to Guy and Kathryn Clemens. She married Wayne Fleisher on Oct. 29, 1948, in Hannibal, Mo. He survives. Also surviving are four children, Steve (Diane) Fleisher, of St. Joseph, Mich., Patty (Bill) Bontemps, of Washington, Greg (Nancy) Fleisher, of Gresham, Ore., and Jan (Greg) Siebenthal, of Princeville; one sister, Eileen Snowden; seven grandchildren, Cal, Kurt, and Angela Bontemps, Anne Lee and Michael Fleisher, and Trent and Trista Siebenthal; and four great-grandchildren, Pearson and Amelia Bontemps and Adler and Owen Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Audrey Pelz. Gaye was a registered nurse for Dr. Lee Hammond and later at Proctor Hospital from where she retired. She was also an active member at the Elmwood United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Elmwood United Methodist Church, with a two-hour
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corded. A private burial of ashes at Yates City Cemetery, with close friends and family, will be held at a later date. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Community Center in Yates City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elba-Salem Fire Department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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visitation the night before, Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 5-7 p.m., at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. I n lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood United Methodist Church, B.Y.E., and the Elmwood Fire Department. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Katherine Hahn
EDWARDS – Katherine Hahn, 67, of Edwards, died March 4 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Hahn; Darlene Westerberg of Mesa, Ariz.; sisters-in-law Dorthea (Ken) Kubica of Hot Springs Village, Ark., Mary (Larry) Bielski of Park Ridge, Ill., and Barbara Brown of Bethlehem, Ga.; five nephews; and five nieces. Cremation rites were accorded, and burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.
Violet Ann Schmitt
KICKAPOO – Violet “Ann” Schmitt, 76, of Kickapoo died March 5, 2017, at Heddington Oaks
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in West Peoria. Ann was born on Nov. 15, 1940, in Rosefield Township to Edward and Hilda (Kelch) Schaub. She married James “Jim” Schmitt on January 28, 1967, in Kickapoo. He survives, along with their children, Anne Marie (Darin) Hinderman of Peoria and Steve (Annie) Schmitt and Jason Schmitt, both of Brimfield; three brothers, Peter (Cleo) Schaub, Hugh (Denise) Schaub of Brimfield and Gus (Debbie) Schaub of Elmwood; and five grandchildren. Services are Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m. Visitation was Wednesday, March 8, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Visitation will also be 30 minutes prior to services at the church. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
John “Tony” Wieda
KICKAPOO – John C. “Tony” Wieda Jr., 77, of Towanda – formerly of Kickapoo, father of a Brimfield woman, and a long-time Princeville businessman – died March 4 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Surviving are daughters Kelli (Joe) Arbogast of Brimfield, Kristel (Wes) Wombles of Bloomington, and Kim (David) Robinson of
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Tomball, Texas; son John “Tony” Wieda of Chicago; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Sally (Herman) Schierer of Peoria; brother Jim Wieda; and his loving dog, Cheyenne. Funeral services were March 7 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville, with burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Doris F. Yocum
ELMWOOD – Doris F. Yocum, 92, of Glasford, sister of three area residents, died Feb. 28 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include sons Boyd (Cynthia) Yocum of New Iberia, La., and Lloyd (Eva) Yocum of Bartonville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings Charlene McKechnie of Elmwood, Carroll Thomson of Yates City, Wayne Thomson of Dahinda, and Sybil Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were March 4, at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, with burial at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.
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BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com
Sunday services: 9:30 am
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 4-4:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. Sun Masses: 6:30, 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mon. Mass: 5:30 p.m. Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God
Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
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Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
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WILLIAMSFIELD Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God
Faith United Presbyterian Church
Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am
Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “Land of Enchantment”? 2. MEASUREMENTS: What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure? 3. MOVIES: Who starred as the kid in the original “Karate Kid”? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is a knish? 6. THEATER: What famous play features a character named Sally Bowles? 7. ANATOMY: What are alveoli? 8. HISTORY: What were that last names of the 1930s crime duo known as Bonnie and Clyde? 9. LANGUAGE What is the end of the famous proverb that begins, “People who live in glass houses ... “? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does Hitler’s title — “Fuhrer” — mean in German?
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Century Communications. If elected, my goal would be to work with the board and the administration to create a positive environment for the teachers, students and their families. Mary Bush, 59: A retired educator, I want to help all students achieve their potential. Literacy is vital in achieving success, and I want to focus my expertise to make certain that our school district is doing everything possible to help students. Maintaining our small school district is critical and long-range planning must be done to ensure financial stability. To complete these tasks, community members, teachers, parents, members of the Board and administration must work together. Brian Howard, 45: I am committed to significantly expanding com-
munity engagement in our mission and support equal emphasis on vocational education and college preparation. With four children, I am focused on the long-term sustainability of our independent district. A 1990 graduate of Elmwood (Valedictorian), I value the opportunities that a highly engaged community school can provide through educational and extra-curricular activities where the faculty has strong relationships with the students. As an engineer with Caterpillar for the last 20 years (eight overseas), I have collaborated with large cross sections of people managing programs and finances. Charles Ingle, 57: I am running for the Williamsfield Board of Education for the Truro Township seat. I am a lifelong resident, property owner, businessman, and graduate of the Williamsfield school district.
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My wife and I raised three children who also graduated from Williamsfield, and now have a grandchild in the school. I would like to serve as a board member to help in the decisions to benefit our children and their education. Tom Kordewick, 73: I live in Oak Run with my wife Linda. I taught, coached and supervised ISU student teachers for 49 years. Because I want to continue to be part of the great things happening in District 210, I’m running for another term. Test scores are on the rise, and we have become state and nationally known for our views on open education and the fantastic things that students and faculty are doing in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. I’m not in favor of consolidation. Let the school remain the hub of our community! I would appreciate your vote.
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Farmington OKs West Fort St. resurfacing ting of bids and – depending on contractor prices and the need to address a sewer-line problem in the area – could do the work this summer. The disc golf course, planned for about 20 acres in the Township Park just south of the city, was approved by the Park Board, and the Council approved donating $2,000 to the project to enable construction to begin as soon as weather permits. The facility’s committee has raised more than $8,000 in donations and pledges to sponsor holes. “It’s a rather large community project, but we’re doing well on our fund raising,” said Patrick O’Brian, representing the committee. “We have all of our ducks in a row. We just need $2,000 so we can break ground as soon as possible.” The disc golf committee has scheduled a fund-raising tournament for Saturday, April 1. The vote was 4-1. Ulm, who presided over the meeting in Mayor Kent Kowal’s absence, voted no, and Alderman Chad Holloway was absent.
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FARMINGTON – The City Council on Monday approved spending for resurfacing West Fort Street, helping a new disc golf course and repaying an old investment. The Peoria engineering firm of Maurer-Stutz presented estimates for four options on the Fort Street roadway treatment, and prices ranged from $116,316 to $570,441. The Council unanimously selected the lowest-priced approach, which will include milling the current asphalt layer down to the concrete, filling any cracks with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), and re-paving about two inches of HMA. “That’s what we can afford,” said Alderman Matt Ulm, chair of the streets/sidewalk/garbage committee, who recommended that option for the City’s Motor Fuel Tax project for the year. “We should move forward,” he added. “We need to get the ball rolling.” The City will prepare April letFor The Weekly Post
Finally, Aldermen unanimously OK’d repaying the Bank of Farmington $33,004.76 for seed money the bank loaned the City at no interest to help the Tax Increment Financing program, at the request of the Community and Economic Development Council. The payment leaves a TIF fund balance of $71,177.11. In other business, the Council: • approved the June 24 Hearts for Adi 5K route from the school west to near the intersection of Vernon and Cone Streets and back to the school. • accepted Police Chief Carl Powell’s monthly report, which showed 312 calls, 21 reports, 54 traffic stops, 6 ordinance violations, 5 crimes against people, 7 arrests, a tobacco compliance check for which all businesses passed, Officer James Wireman’s promotion to full-time Sergeant and the hiring of Chase Gillespie-Connor as a parttime officer.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TRURO TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Road Purposes of the Township of TRURO, in the County of Knox, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the residence of SANDE WILKIE, Truro Town Clerk, who resides at 1741 Knox Road 1950E, Victoria, Truro Township, Knox County, Illinois, from and after the 10th day of March, 2017. NOTICE is further hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:15 O’Clock P.M., the 11th day of April, 2017, at the WILLIAMSFIELD VILLAGE HALL, located in Williamsfield, Knox County, Illinois, and that final action on this Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the Public Hearing. DATED this 14th day of February, 2017. SANDE WILKIE, Truro Town Clerk.
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HOOPS: All-state honorable mention Continued from Page 20
junior Vince Lenzi of Elmwood was a first-team selection and sophomores Jacob Brown of Elmwood and Tyler Sams of
Princeville girls win JH VB regional
PRINCEVILLE – The Princeville 7th grade girls volleyball team got within one game of the state tournament. On Monday, Princeville (20-3) lost to Illini Central (22-2) in the sectional final at Easton, 25-16, 2510. Prior to that the Lady Princes had defeated Peoria Christian on March 1 to win a regional title, 2624, 25-17. Princeville was also still alive in the 8th grade volleyball postseason after defeating Elmwood, 2514, 25-19 at the St. Philomena Regional in Peoria. The Lady Princes were to play Peoria Christian on Tuesday (March 7) in hopes of reaching the regional final on Thursday (March 9) at 6 p.m. In 8-3A, Farmington fell to Dunlap Valley on Tuesday, 25-22, 25-17, in the regional semifinals.
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ROWVA-Williamsfield were named to the second team. Senior Darren Novak of Brimfield was honorable mention, as was Elmwood sophomore Charlie McKinty. On the girls side in the ICAC, Meyers and Jacobson were first-time picks, as was senior Nicole Thurman and sophomore Kamryn Cuevas of Brimfield. Elmwood senior Regan McFall and Brimfield sophomore Camryn Swietek were second-team picks and honorable mention went to Brimfield sophomores Mallory
Meinke and Delaney Smith. Thurman was also a special mention selection for the IBCA Class 1A/2A allstate girls team, as was Princeville junior Lucy Waid and Meyers of Elmwood. Waid was also a Class 1A honorable mention pick for AP all-state. Waid also made first-team in the Lincoln Trail Conference, along with Marisa HortonMeza. Princeville’s Karlen Sandall was a second-team pick and Jessica DeVries was honorable mention all-LTC.
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SOFTBALL: Farmington fielding young team Continued from Page 20
said. “We feel we’re very competent with Alyssa Roll and Montana Ledbetter sharing the pitching duties.” Alyssa Roll, 1.31 ERA and 93 strikeouts, very ably shared pitching duties with Ledbetter in 2016. She will also play first and outfield. Montana Ledbetter (.333) will also work in the circle and play first and outfield. Delaney Smith (.313) will be in left field and Grace LaFollett (.319) will be in center. Gracie Scherler, Emma Trone and Alex Updyke will help in the outfield. Lindsay Stenger will divide time behind the plate and at third and Shelby Glover should play infield. The Lady Indians open at home versus Eureka on March 14. Farmington Farmington looks to be young this season, with graduation losses being number-two pitcher Illsa Strough, three-year left field starter Grace Behrens, defensive first baseman Jessica Buster, two-year all conference performer Bre Springer and allconference Taylor Whitehurst.
Returning for the Lady Farmers is No. 1 pitcher Alli Sprague, who also hits with pop. She has won all-conference honors the past two seasons. “Alli has pitched at the varsity level since her freshman season and has worked in the off season in hopes of helping the team and herself towards having a great season,” coach Jeni Fauser said. Olivia Roper, who played in the outfield and at third in 2016, is the only other returning senior. Juniors include all-conference shortstop Carly Behrens. Centerfielder Emily Buster returns speed and a solid bat. Nicole Hahn will help pitch and play in the infield. Utility player Lynzie Peacock rounds out the list of six underclassmen. Sophomore Macie Sprague was the backup catcher last year and will take over as the starter. Olivia Renken was solid in 2016 being the second baseman most of the season. Sydney Johnson will look to crack a spot in the lineup, and Ali Murphy will be the backup catcher. Two freshmen pitchers will help
with some varsity innings: Kloey Wheeler and Jenna West. Paige Vallinotos is a prospect help in the outfield and third base. “We’ll be young but have potential, and I see us getting better as the season goes along,” Fauser said. The Lady Farmers open in Kewanee vs. Wethersfield on March 22. ROWVA-Williamsfield R-W graduated ace pitcher Madison Stewart and centerfielder Hannah Libby, then had another subtraction as starting catcher Paige Collopy moved to Knoxville. Three returning players will compete for pitching duties: senior Haley Howard, junior Tina Foglesong and sophomore Marissa Miller. “We have quality upperclassmen with summer ball experience and several eager underclassmen that should find places to play as the season progresses,” coach Joel Zaiser said. “We hope to surprise teams by hustling and having a positive attitude.” R-W opens at Erie-Prophetstown on March 14.
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BASS BITING
Princeville returns eight starters from 34-4 team By PHIL JOHNSON For The Weekly Post
Tim Herrmann caught this chunky bass as his first fish of 2017 on Feb. 26 while fishing a farm pond near Groveland.
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Hoops players honored By JEFF LAMPE
Area basketball players have received a variety of awards and honors since their seasons ended. First to the all-star games. Four local players will compete in the Kiwanis Club of Canton’s 12th annual AllStar Girls and Boys high school games on March 25 at Alice Ingersoll Gym in Canton. For The Weekly Post
One of the best preseasons in years for softball practice has local teams ready for games. Here’s a preview of area programs heading into the season. Princeville Princeville (34-4 last season) lost three key players from a team that came within one win of the 1A state championship. And it will be hard to replace slugging shortstop Brooke Gardner’s .561 average, 69 hits, 60 runs and 34 steals, third sacker Maddie Hite’s .446, 54 hits, 40 RBI, and ace pitcher Paige Lane’s 171 innings pitched, 27-3 record, 264 strikeouts and 1.18 ERA. However, key contributors are set to pick up the mantle. “I’m very optimistic about our season with 13 upperclassmen, eight of them being returning starters or having seen significant playing time last year and three of them starting since their freshmen year,” coach Chad Gardner said. “We’ll have great leadership this year from our captains.” Senior second baseman Natalie Cokel hit .545 with 54 hits, 32
Elmwood seniors Allie Meyers and Rachel Jacobson will play for the Girls North Team while seniors Noah Bauman of Princeville and Eric Higgs of Farmington will be on the Boys North Team. Girls tip off at 6 p.m. and boys play at 8. All-conference honors were also handed out to several players. In the ICAC Conference, Continued on Page 18
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RBI, 39 runs and 22 stolen bases and senior first baseman Madison Roe hit .404 with 44 hits and 32 RBI last year. The senior class also has catcher/shortstop Jessica DeVries (.329), outfielder Nichole Roberts (.407, 18 RBI), outfielder Karlen Sandall (.432, 10 RBI) and second baseman Natalie Dominguez. The junior class also brings in quality experience. Outfielder/ third baseman Caitlin Pullen hit .443 with 32 RBI and 39 runs; outfielder Chloe Lane hit .316, while driving in 21 runs and Molly Davis will help catch. On the mound, Haley Holt looks to fill the void of Lane’s departing the circle. Holt was more than adequate in her 2016 varsity opportunities in 71 innings pitched with 59 strikeouts and a 2.13 ERA. She
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added to that hitting at .444 with 29 RBI. The Lady Princes open at Jacksonville on March 18 vs. Marquette Academy. Brimfield-Elmwood As one of the stronger small school programs in the area, Brimfield-Elmwood suffered graduation losses, but will also have good experience returning. Morgan Ledbetter’s .493 average, seven home runs, 40 RBI, 1.55 earned run average and 89 strikeouts on the mound will be a big miss, as will shortstop Kennedy Dura (.434) and catcher/third baseman Allison Pillman (.423). “We’re going to have plenty of opportunities for underclassmen to contribute,” coach Kurt Juerjens Continued on Page 19