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Thursday April 21, 2016 Vol. 4, No. 8

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Princeville schools echo statewide fund alarm By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – The Board of Education on April 12 brainstormed a few options if District 326 doesn't receive General State Aid payments next year, and none is pleasant: • Delay the start of school until a state budget is approved; • Start school according to the scheduled calendar, and rely on District fund balances to pay bills; • Eliminate all non-mandatory programs from extra-curricular programs to consumer-science and industrial-arts or Inside courses; • Cutting transElmwood portation services. School Board “If the Republiconsidering cans and Democnew program. rats do not pass at Page 10. least an educational budget, the impact to the children of our State will be devastating,” said Superintendent Shannon Duling. “Although it is likely not time to panic, it is time for us to begin to plan for the ‘worst case’ scenario. “We have 137 days that the District could operate with no more revenue,” he said. “Without General State Aid, we would have a very difficult time making it through all of next year and would likely utilize all of our financial reserves, which would leave us totally dependent on State revenue in future years.” Dr. Brent Clark, director of the Illinois Association of School Administrators, recently tried to encourage school boards. “Most districts have worked hard For The Weekly Post

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Farmington parks offer diversity By JEFF LAMPE

FARMINGTON – Jacobs Park was alive Monday night. Soccer balls bounced here and there as you pulled into the park on Farmington’s southeast side. A jogger passed on the road, eventually heading east to the Our Parks paved trails by the This is the Farmington Central fourth story in a school complex. series on parks Roller bladers in local were busy enjoying communities. a newly paved area that was once a tennis court. Youngsters laughed and climbed on playground equipment. And on Perelli Field, two parents worked with a budding young softball player. So it goes at the busiest of Farmington’s four parks – even though the real busy season is still to come when baseball and softball seasons start. But there was plenty of activity at JaWeekly Post Staff Writer

Monuments and flags are just part of Reed Park in downtown Farmington, where a bandstand/pavilion, benches and playground equipment also attract visitors. Softball season is just around the corner at Perelli Field in Jacobs Park. Photos by Jeff Lampe

cobs Park and elsewhere. Youngsters were playing at Reed Park downtown that night and at Farmington Township Park on the south end of town. Meanwhile, growing dirt piles at Dimmitt Park have been “a big hit” according to Police Chief Carl Powell. “Each park kind of offers its own uniqueness,” said Leslye Smith, the Ward 2 Alderman in charge of parks. Continued on Page 11

Farmington to maintain TWP park By JEFF LAMPE

FARMINGTON – The city of Farmington will once again handle maintenance at Farmington Township Park. The city council voted 4-2 Monday night to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Farmington township that will pay the city $15,500 for maintenance of the park. “We feel that compensates the city without the (townWeekly Post Staff Writer

The City of Farmington will again handle maintenance at Farmington Township Park.

ship) having to raise taxes to pay the city more,” said Nancy Schell, who is the township attorney. City Administrator Rollen Wright that it would cost the city approximately $13,246.60 to maintain the park, based on hours from last year when a similar agreement was in place. Ward 1 Alderman Matt Ulm questioned that total and, along with Ward 3 Alderman

June Whitmer, voted against the measure. Last year the city was paid $20,000, but some of that helped fund the purchase of new equipment. In other business, the council held a public hearing on the 2016-17 budget that includes $3,020,875 in revenues, $2,927,425 in expenses and a surplus of $93,450. The city also has $983,634.99 in cash on hand. There were no Continued on Page 16

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PRINCEVILLE: Budget cuts draining reserves Continued from Page 1

to accumulate at least six months of reserve funds – kind of an industry ‘minimum standard’ for schools to have a safety net,” Clark said. “However, cuts to state aid each of the past five years have caused many districts to drain down those reserves. “We are 10 months into this Fiscal Year without an overall state budget, and even for districts that have been able to maintain the suggested level of reserves, the math just doesn't work at some point without state funding. “The best thing you can do is share those unvarnished facts with your local legislators so they know exactly what is at stake as the budget talks unfold,” he said. “Sharing your district’s situa-

tion with legislators will prevent them from being ‘surprised’ in August.” After approving District fees for 20162017 – including an increase in the technology fee to $100 for all K-12 grade levels, with a cap of $300 for families with more than three students in the District – the Board: • heard P.J. Hoerr report on an issue with two of the walls at the junior high not being dry enough to paint due to waiting on the outside barrier to be installed, pushing the timeline of the junior high addition to mid-June. Also, Hoerr listed the project’s remaining allowance funds ($32,325.90), the total change orders to date ($180,304.25), and remaining contingency re-

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maining ($15,540.13 + $18,194.85 left over from signage budget = $33,734.98). • instructed Duling to start the process of developing a life safety amendment to complete the repair/replacement of a handrail and ramp at Princeville Grade School • recognized recent student achievements, including Princeville singers performing at Illinois Central College (where vocalists received 40 1st-place medals and 6 2nd-place medals), 7th and 8th grade Scholastic Bowl teams for their winning records; FFA honors to Serena Schaefer and Marshall Martin; and the Algebra I Math Team (including members Taylor Baird, Isaac Glenzinski, Emily Green, Alyssa Headley and Peyton Kraft) advancing to the State competition May 7. • approved donating the 2000 minivan to the Princeville Fire Department (to be used for training purposes). • in personnel, received announcements of District bookkeeper Kris Warren’s retirement and

resignations by Julie Metzger, Mallory Strawn, Melissa Lester and Laura Henderson (resigned as PJHS Student Council sponsor); and approved an FMLA request from Norma Venegas, 2016 Summer Migrant Program personnel of Scott Endress (director), Elizabeth Klein (K-2 teacher), Lana Wiegand (3-6 teacher), Joe Chovan (half-time high school teacher), Candace Stahl (aide), Emily Smith (aide), Brenda Valdes (migrant secretary/parent liaison), Angela Stahl (cook), Janet Nauman (Assistant cook), & Sara McElroy (substitute teacher/aide), and OK’d Kim Friedman as PJHS Declamation cocoach and Sara Giddings as PHS cheerleading Coach. • received an amended 2015-2016 budget, which also was posted to the District's website. The Board will conduct a budget hearing at 6:15 p.m. on May 24, when the regular May meeting was rescheduled from May 10.

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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!

s Planning Seminar – Elmwood Development Association business continuity planning seminar is today (April 21) at 7 p.m. at Elmwood Presbyterian Church. Speaker is Todd Mckee. s Pancake Breakfast – Pancake and sausage breakfast is Saturday (April 23) from 6:30-10 a.m. at Yates City Community Center. Proceeds benefit Yates City Gazebo Fund. $6 adults, $4 children. s Grand March – Grand March at Elmwood High School is Saturday (April 23) at 4:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

s Spring Showcase – Enjoy vendors

and crafters at Christ Alive Church in Edwards on Saturday (April 23) from today (April 21), 6:30 p.m. at Morrison 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Mary Wiley Library. Paper dahlias s Spring Story – Williamsfield Public will be made. Registration required, Library Spring Story Hour is now until call (309) 7442-2431. May 4 on Wednesdays from 9:30s 3D Lab – Brimfield Public Library 10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Registration 3D printing lab is today (April 21) and required. Forms available at WPLD. Tuesday (April 26) from 3:30-5 p.m. s SAMS Program – SAMS will have Ages 12-18 welcome. adoptable dogs and cats at Morrison s Harvest Home – Harvest Home and Mary Wiley Library Saturday (April Festival fundraiser dinner is today 23), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (April 21) from 4:30-7 s Blood Drive – Edp.m. at Yates City Publicize Your Event wards Red Cross Blood Community Center. Call us at (309) 741-9790 Drive is Saturday (April Dinner $9. Grilled or email information about 23) from 7-11 a.m. at St. your upcoming event to pork chop sandwich, Mary’s of Kickapoo. To news@wklypost.com. tater tots, cole slaw, make an appointment dessert and drink call (1-800) 733-2767 or served. Dine in or visit redcrossblood.org. carry out. s Church Anniversary – Williamsfield s NAMI Meeting – NAMI mental illMethodist Church 125 anniversary celeness support group meeting is today bration is Sunday (April 24) at 430 N (April 21) from 7-8:30 p.m. at ICC Chicago Ave. in Williamsfield. Worship North, Poplar Hall. Connections for in- starts at 11 a.m., lunch follows at 1 p.m. dividuals diagnosed with mental conCall (309) 639-2389. Day ends with a ditions, Rm. 129. Family members or program of celebration at 3 p.m. close friends, Rm. 132. s Lego Club – Brimfield Public Lis Free Bread – Free bread available brary lego club is Monday (April 25) at Elmwood Methodist Church Friday from 6-7 p.m. Theme is “things that (April 22) at 10:30 a.m. grow.” Grades K-5 welcome.

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Of taxes, fleeing, pruning shrooms & snakes

Rambling through central Illinois pondering how any season can surpass the spring. uuu Emails arrive daily from something called WalletHub. I ignore most of them. Not the one that declared Illinois the worst state in the U.S. in terms of having the most burdensome tax rate. Consideration was given to real-estate tax, vehicle tax, income tax and sales and excise Jeff taxes. Our state LAMPE came out dead last. The good news? Another study from 2015 shows that State Farm ranks Illinois second in the country for hail claims and third for wind claims! Any wonder our Prairie State also had the largest population decline of any state last year? Yep, we lost 22,000 people from 2014 to 2015 – the second straight year of population loss. uuu Mushrooms are up and popping, some as close as Jubilee College State Park, but we need rain. ... Added to the list of things to teach my boys is this: Don’t prune your favorite flowering shrubs in the fall. Most shrubs flower off last year’s growth and a fall prune can have disastrous results, as I was reminded this week. My beloved judd viburnums got out of control last year

and it was with heavy heart I trimmed them last fall. Why? The sweet-smelling blooms are less prolific this spring, denying me one year of a unique, fleeting joy. ... Who knew it? Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood has one of the best lakes in the area for bluegill (up to a pound and over) and redear sunfish (over a pound). So says Nate Herman, the pond wizard who sampled the lake Monday and says a new season of his family’s “Lake Life” television show kicks off May 1 on the DIY Network. uuu It was business as usual at Lampe Publications last week. A young chicken got loose in the office, briefly, and did what chickens do all over the floor. Frequently. Then amateur snake wrangler Tom Herman of Elmwood contacted us to see if we wanted a black rat snake he found under his mower. A classic series of texts ensued, including, “Is it friendly?” “Yes, very friendly.” That sounded good, as we have been looking for a friendly snake. Well, I have. Alas, we were voted down when other voters learned rat snakes are good climbers and require very secure enclosures. Apparently nobody is interested in a snake exploring the dropped ceiling in our office. ... All of which reminds me of the Peoria herpetologist who said the biggest black rat snake he had ever seen lived in a tree on Moss Ave. in Peoria, right in the midst of cars, people and all sorts of commotion.

The Passing of a Friend By HOWARD B. AUSTIN

I looked into his silent face, The light was gone. The kindly smile no longer there That I had known; His eyes were closed, he could not see Me standing there, Nor know that in my saddened heart I breathed a prayer. "Almighty God, restore the sight To tired eyes. Reach out and clasp his lifeless hand And bid him rise. Take to Thyself that precious soul From whence it came, And fan that faltering spark to glow With deathless flame." Howard B. Austin was named the first Illinois Poet Laureate in 1936

So if you fear snakes, you really need to look up, as well as down. uuu Another good guy left us Sunday when Walter Christ passed. I did not see him often, but when I did his accent and sharp wit always left an impression. ... Parting shot: The temptation is to get too busy in spring. Busy planting, fishing, foraging, coaching, gardening or working. As always, and maybe more so than at any other time, carve out moments to soak it all in. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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It’s a good thing I don’t live in Concord, N.C. They have an elite force of police officers who always get their man. Sometimes it takes a dozen years, but they leave no crime unsolved, nor Jon unpunished. GALLAGHER Just ask James Meyers, who recently felt the wrath of the entire Concord Police Department come crashing in to bust him for a heinous crime that he committed several years ago. It seems that James, a single father, was on his way to take his daughter to school when a Concord officer pulled him over for a broken taillight. When the officer ran his record, he found there was an outstanding warrant for Meyers’ arrest. James was wanted on charges of – and I’m not making this up – failing to return a video to a store that went out of business more than 10 years ago. The video, “Freddie Got Fingered,” had been rented in 2002 from J&J Video, but never returned. Meyers was arrested but allowed to take his daughter to school be-

fore reporting back to the police station. There, he was formally charged with “failure to return hired property.” They put him through all the paces with a mug shot, fingerprints, etc., all while removing his belt and shoes (just in case he decided to end it all because of his arrest). He was then released without bail after promising to return to court in late April. The charge is a Class 3 misdemeanor and could carry up to a $200 fine, plus jail time if the judge sees fit. James went home and found the movie, then let some of his buddies know what had just happened. One of those buddies posted it on social media, and like most extremely weird things like this, it went viral in a matter of hours. Tom Green, a comedian and the star of the movie, called Meyers all the way from Australia (where he’s touring) and offered to take care of any legal fees Meyers incurs. (It’s the least he could do after making a movie that lousy.) That got me to thinking about a movie I just happen to have in my own collection. About 25 years ago, I rented an Elvis movie, “Clambake,” from Stars and Stripes Video in Galesburg.

When I went to return it (and in all fairness, I was about a week late), the store was not only closed, but in the process of being torn down! I briefly thought about tossing the video into the rubble, but decided to keep it just in case they opened in another location in Galesburg (they didn’t). I’m just hoping that before they went out of business, they didn’t issue warrants for anyone who had an overdue video. Now, every time a cop pulls out behind me, I’m going to sweat uncontrollably, worried that I may be a fugitive from justice for the same charges that Meyers now faces. At least “Clambake” was a lot better movie than “Freddie Got Fingered.” Still, I doubt if Elvis would come back to bail me out if this ever happened. Rumor has it that he’s dead. Meyers will have his day in court, and hopefully it will be a short day at that. Meanwhile, all the other scofflaws in Concord, N.C., will take note of the crack team of officers on their police force who will protect and serve while ridding the streets of such vile offenders.

Princeville football team thanks fans, friends

To the Editor: Princeville High School and the 1973 Princeville football team would like to thank the family, friends and fans that attended their Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame induction on April 9. Also, thanks to Rich and Tracy Thole who were there representing PHS. A special thanks goes to Coach Squire Butler for his wonderful speech and to Coach Lee Westerman for his support. – Randy Ingle, Princeville

Thanks for help at Texas Union Cemetery

To the Editor: We want to sincerely thank everyone who showed up after the tor-

nado last month to help clean up at Texas Union Cemetery. Thanks for the equipment, the labor and the time donated to deal with the heaviest part of the cleanup from eight large trees that fell in the cemetery. About one quarter of the cemetery grounds were covered, a dozen headstones were knocked over and the fence around the grounds was totaled. In five hours, the bulk of the biggest debris had been cut, picked up and piled for disposal. I did not get to meet every person that helped, but did get a list of the majority of them. We can specifically say Thanks! to: Kurt, Karl and Molly Christ; Fred Christ, Lisa Lockhart, Scot Malmberg, Buck LaFollett, Wayne, Nolan, Ryan, Loren and Floran

Streitmatter, Gary Burnett; and Barry Burton. At noon, Deyona Streitmatter brought lunch for the volunteers. The Red Cross even showed up with a truck of supplies, tools, snacks and drinks. But the volunteers had come so well equipped, that we needed very little. It was a privilege to see how a community can spring into action, and a blessing to see a monumental task transformed into a workable challenge. Thanks to each of you! If anyone is inclined to donate to help with unexpected expenses at the cemetery, you can email me at dharding@fastmail.us or call (309) 565-0102. – Daryl Harding, Hanna City

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FARMINGTON – An Elmwood man accused of injuring a Farmington policewoman who later shot him in self-defense will be evaluated to determine whether he’s fit to stand trial. Judge Thomas Ewing on April 13 agreed to a request by Walter Barra, attorney for 21-year-old Austin Foster, for the competency screening, and Ewing instructed Foster to cooperate in the evaluation. Foster has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, disarming a peace officer, and domestic battery in connection with an incident April 3, when he allegedly attacked 42-year-old officer Jennifer Parkinson after she stopped his vehicle following a 911 call about a domestic battery complaint. Illinois State Police say Foster repeatedly struck Parkinson in the head, forcing her to the ground, where she eventually reached her firearm and shot Foster once in the thigh. Foster and Parkinson were treated and released from the hospital, and Foster was transported to the Fulton County Jail in Lewistown, where he remains in custody.

Meanwhile, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office reported that during an interview Foster made threats against an Elmwood police officer. The attempted murder charge is a Class X felony with a possible prison term of 20 to 80 years. Another hearing is set for May 11.

Knox Co. issues warrant for alleged Yates City theft

YATES CITY – A warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Daniel Welch, formerly of Yates City, stemming from allegations he stole materials from the Salem Township Library, according to Yates City Police Chief Randy Benson. Welch is accused of failing to return several books and videos from the library and also the Brimfield library, Benson said. A former roommate told police Welch “had stolen a number of items,” Benson said. Welch’s last known address was in Hamilton, Mo.

Ex-Brimfield Fire Chief has review Thursday

BRIMFIELD – The former Fire Chief at the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District accused of theft in June has a court appearance at 3 this afternoon (April 21). but no trial date has been set, according to County records. James Bennett, 40, allegedly charged thousands of dollars of fuel

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for personal use to fire department credit card and kept hundreds of dollars from checks intended for the department, prosecutors say. Bennett resigned in May 2015 and pleaded not guilty, records show.

Police reports

• The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office this week reported that Everett Koller, 68, of Princeville on March 28 reported a burglary of more than $500 worth of items, including an arc welder, from his residence on North Stanton. • Dustin Stone, 26, of Princeville on April 12 was stopped as he was driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata owned by a Pekin woman, and Stone was ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle and two traffic offenses. • William Choate, 53, of Princeville on April 16 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Penny Olson, 54, of Princeville, on April 16 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Timothy Rians, 43, of Elmwood on April 17 was arrested for disorderly conduct, domestic battery and interference, and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

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Nolan to serve 5+ years for fatal crash By BILL KNIGHT

PEORIA – The man convicted in February of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated Driving Under the Influence will serve 5 ½ to 9 years in prison, according to a sentence issued by Judge Albert Purham on April 14. In an agreement with the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office, 22-year-old Dillon Nolan of Hanna City pleaded guilty to the charges tied to an April 2015 crash in which 22-year-old Joshua Fuller was killed. The agreement stipulated that Nolan would be imprisoned for less than 12 years instead of the decades he could have faced if convicted of For The Weekly Post

all of the original charges.. “He was sentenced to six years for leaving the scene and three years on the aggravated DUI,” prosecutor Brian FitzSimons told The Weekly Post. “They’re consecutive and he has to serve at least 85 percent of the DUI term.” Nolan also must pay some court costs, FitzSimons said. The crash occurred on McClellan Road in rural Elmwood, where Nolan called friends to retrieve his pickup truck and take him and Fuller to Farmington, where Fuller was pronounced dead a few hours later. An autopsy indicated Fuller’s injuries were severe, and experts said he almost certainly died at the scene.

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Four others were charged for obstruction of justice in the incident: • Michael Wilson, 21, of Farmington was convicted March 29 and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 12; • James Kosner, 22, of Peoria has a June 24 scheduling conference and a July 5 trial date; • Cotyjo Milliman, 21, of Elmwood has a June 6 trial date; and • William Zamaro, 28, of Farmington on April 15 was authorized by Judge Purham to spend up to $3,000 in County funds to engage Dr. George Nichols as an expert witness “as the defendant is indigent,” [but] the County may be reimbursed out of his posted bond. No trial date has been set.

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BRIEFS Farmington sewer rates to increase May 1

FARMINGTON – Residents of Farmington will see an increase in their sewer rates starting May 1 following an April 4 vote by the city council. Rates will increase to $18.39 for a monthly fee and an additional $5.80 per 1,000 gallons of water used. The minimum charge for those without water meters will be $40.67 per month. This is the first rate increase since 2012 and was needed due to repairs at the Sanitary District plant and throughout Farmington.

Caldwell, Groeper earn FFA proficiency awards

URBANA – Two local high schoolers have earned State FFA Proficiency awards. Maddie Caldwell of Elmwood, a senior, was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales. Caldwell is a member of the Elmwood FFA Chapter of the Illinois Associa- Caldwell tion FFA. She is the daughter of Todd and Kim Caldwell from Elmwood. Kassidy Groeper of Williamsfield, a junior, was the Groeper State FFA Proficiency Winner in Beef Production Placement. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 52 different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agriculture Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement

may be considered for this award. Caldwell and Groeper are eligible to compete in the National FFA Awards Selection process. The two will receive plaques for their accomplishments at the Illinois FFA Convention June 14-16 in Springfield. Caldwell was state runner- up in Agricultural Communications.

Peoria County Board OK’s rural transit

PEORIA – The Peoria County Board on April 14 approved a oneyear extension of a contract with MV Transportation to continue its CountyLink service for rural residents. It’s the final year of a five-year pact with the company, and the Board is considering expanding the role of the Greater Peoria Mass Transportation District in the operation of the rural transit system. Already, the County has an InterGovernmental Agreement with GP Transit to help in the rural system. CountyLink’s 12 vans provided more than 14,000 rides in 2015, according to Assistant County Administrator Mark Rothert, costing the County about $700,000. However, most of that expense is covered by passenger fees and state grants.

Route 8 resurfacing planned for summer

The Illinois Department of Transportation is planning to let bids for a project to resurface about 10 miles of Illinois Route 8 between Illinois Route 78 west of Elmwood to Illinois Route 97 south of Maquon. “This is a cape-seal project,” said IDOT spokesman Brian Williamsen. “It is possible that the project may be underway by July. A cape-seal treatment is a ship seal covered by a micro-surface or slurry.

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Wildlife Prairie Park for the weekend of April 23-24. First up on the schedule is the annual Bison Blessing Ceremony at 10 a.m. on April 23, which will be conducted by the Seven Circles Heritage Center at the Bison Pasture Overlook. Following the Bison Blessing Ceremony is a Pow Wow featuring numerous Native American crafts, activities and live demonstrations including drum circles and dancers in full regalia. Vendors will sell related merchandise. The event is free to all Wildlife Prairie Park members. Non-members will need to pay the general admission price of $9 for adults and $6 for children 3-12. Kids under the age of 2 get in for free To learn more call (309) 6760998 or visit the park’s website at www.wildlifeprairiepark.org.

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Peoria County is accepting applications for its summer Civic Leadership Program. The free program is Thursday, June 9 from 8:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and offers local high school students an opportunity to learn about county government through hands on activities at various County facilities. All Peoria County high school students are eligible to take the day-long course. In addition to tours of the Juvenile Detention Center, County Jail, Coroner's Office, and animal shelter, participants will meet elected and appointed officials and have lunch with the Sheriff's command staff. To learn more, call (309) 672-6918 or visit www.peoriacounty.org/communications.

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Yates City board OK’s street resurfacing By BILL KNIGHT

YATES CITY – The Village Board on April 13 approved a $30,000 summer project to resurface several blocks of streets after a presentation by engineer Kevan Cooper of Galesburg’s Bruner, Cooper & Zuck. The Board unanimously approved getting Knox County to do the work instead of opening bids to contractors for a potential savings of $10,000, according to Cooper, who said the job will require two tanks of oil and probably take a day to complete. The Board also approved paying River Bottom Tree Service $1,000 to remove a tree on Union Street at the alley by Yates City Bank, and OK’d a camera surveillance system for the Community Center recommended by Police Chief Randy Benson. The Village will confer with the Park Board concerning sharing some costs, and limited the expenditure for its purchase and installation to $1,200. In other news, • the Western Illinois Regional Council dropped the cost for helping with a grant application for financial assistance for a new civil defense system from $1,000 to $175, but the Board tabled any action while more information is compiled. • the Board accepted the resignation of Trustee Richard Grubb, who announced his leaving this For The Weekly Post

YATES CITY STREET RESURFACING Streets outlined in yellow are to be resurfaced this year.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS winter, and President Kenny Gibson has 60 days to nominate a replacement. • Lynn Suits was named as a future replacement for Stephanie Arrowsmith, and Suits will be paid during her training period before the May meeting. • April 23 was set as Spring Clean Up Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and also that day the Community Center will host a fund raiser for the gazebo renovation project, a pancake & sausage breakfast helped with local dona-

tions including a hog donated by Gene Saunders. • auditor Douglas W. Irwin of Kewanee is expected at the Board’s May meeting to answer Trustees’ questions. • Benson reported March’s “activity level was a little heavier than last year,” and included 2 arrests, 4 citations, 25 warnings, 30 traffic stops and 50 reports • the Board unanimously approved donating $300 to the Elmwood-Yates City-Farmington fireworks program.

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Elmwood to discuss after-school program By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – The Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday (April 25) is expected to discuss a proposal to contract with the Right At School company to provide an enhanced K-8 after-school program with longer hours, room for more students, and an educational component. The District’s current program accommodates For The Weekly Post

about 45 students but has a waiting list to participate. Right At Home claims its program, which is offered at Dunlap and Germantown Hills, is “more than child care,” company representative Adams Case told the school board last month, when members Claude Keefer and Rick LeHew asked for revenue and expenditure details on the District’s current program.

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Case said the company’s data shows that students enrolled in its program earn better grades; have improved behavior, attendance and health; and develop executive-function skills. Enrollment would cost about the same as the District’s current $45 a week, Case said, and Right At Home returns 5 percent of revenue to host schools. So if 50 students took part, about $9,000 a month would be generated and the District would recoup about $450 per month. The company also pays for all supplies and snacks, and would pay full- and part-time staff, which would be recruited locally, Case said. The arrangement has worked well at Germantown Hills for almost

three years, according to Daniel Mair, superintendent there. “I’ve been extremely pleased,” he told The Weekly Post. “Any time there’s something new, there’s growing pains, but it’s been pretty well-received. “It’s gone very well,” he continued. “We used to have a latchkey program that was basically a safe place for kids until parents could pick them up. Right At School is much more focused. There are academic units and benefits.” Germantown Hills’ previous program had three employees, and two wanted to retire, Mair said, so the timing was good. The third was offered a position with Right At School but declined, he said. Case last month told the Board that Right At School’s approach is summarized in the acronym MILE, for a Mission of a love of learning, Innovation-driven, Locally inspired, and Efficiency-obsessed.

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FARMINGTON: Dirt at Dimmitt Park popular Continued from Page 1

“Jacobs is the busiest. Reed is nice because it’s right in the center of town. You go down there during the day and you’ll often see people sitting on the benches. And kids like the new playground equipment we’ve added. “And Dimmitt Park is on the west end of town, so the kids there have somewhere to play also.” Dimmitt is the most under-utilized of Farmington’s parks, but Smith said that is changing. New playground equipment has been added to the west-side park and, later this summer, plans are to add a new concrete basketball half-court, thanks in part to an anonymous donation. Dirt piles have been added at the park to build up an area used during the tractor pull to be held in August. The first tractor pull last year was a success, drawing 125 hookups. Additional dirt fill is being used to build up a base over rock and concrete materials previously used to fill a ravine in the park, according to Superintendent of Public Works David Ehlers.

The former tennis courts at Farmington’s Jacobs Park have been resurfaced and will soon be striped to add 35 new parking spots. Photo by Jeff Lampe.

Portable restrooms have also been installed. Work is also ongoing at Jacobs Park, where the former tennis courts were resurfaced last fall and should be striped this week to provide an additional 35 parking spots. A gravel approach to the new area will be repaved later in the summer “Parking has always been an issue at Jacobs during baseball and softball season,” Smith said. Smith said there are plans to add a toddler playground at Jacobs Park with equipment built for younger children. She did not have a timetable on that addition. And later this year, the city plans to put up a new shed in Jacobs Park that can be used as a storage facility for the Recreation Commission, the group

that oversees baseball and softball in town. Under terms of an intergovernmental agreement approved Monday, the city will again handle maintenance of Farmington Township Park. The most rustic of Farmington’s parks, this site on the south end of town has plenty of playground equipment – in-

cluding several old-school wooden items – as well as grass hiking trails, a ball diamond, a pavilion, a fishing lake, a tennis court and a basketball court. For those who prefer paved trails, the Farmington Central schools have an extensive trail that winds through prairie plantings and past various trees and athletic fields. All in all, Farmington’s various governing bodies offer a lot of opportunity. “And at some point, I’d like us to look at a park district with the city, the township and the recreation commission,” said Rollen Wright, city administrator. Next week: A look at the parks of Yates City.

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Daffodils provide a blooming bargain By RON DIETER

I was tickled with the performance of our daffodils this year. February warm spells coaxed them from the ground early and the return of cold temperatures extended the life of the flowers. At our place, the show has lasted more than a month. The earliest blossoms are just now beginning to fade. Daffodil is the common name for the genus Narcissus. Some folks call them buttercups, but that’s actually the common name for the genus Ranunculus, a completely different animal. Jonquil is another name sometimes used, but Jonquil is actually a specific species, Narcissus jonquilla, which has tubular leaves rather than the flat strap-like leaves of other daffodils. A lot of folks think daffodils are Netherlands natives since that's where the overwhelming majority of daffodil bulbs sold today originate. But they are actually native to the Iberian peninsula in areas with rainfall in the spring followed by relatively dry summers. If you slice a daffodil bulb in half from top to bottom, you will find the whole entire plant inside– leaves, stem and flower. It’s all there in miniature. The flower of a daffodil consists of a cup or a trumpet surrounded by a perianth – the six petals radiating from the base of the cup. The first daffodils to appear this spring in our gardens were the variety ‘Jetfire.’ You can’t gaze upon a planting of ‘Jetfire’ in full bloom For The Weekly Post

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without smiling. The flowers have orange trumpets and a yellow perianth. The petals are reflexed or swept back. Our friend Brent Heath, a flowerbulb expert, says the blossoms of ‘Jetfire’ look like they’re standing in front of a fan. You get the idea. We planted 500 ‘Jetfire’ bulbs in 2009. The bulbs have increased their numbers over the seven years and we had thousands of flowers this spring. It’s a pleasure to gather up a bunch, take them to the house, and set an arrangement on the dining room table and the bedside stand. I’ve seen very few ugly daffodil varieties, although there are some. But to my mind, one of the most beautiful daffodil flowers is an heirloom variety, ‘Mount Hood.’ The large elegant flowers open with a hint of yellow in the trumpet maturing to pure white, matching the petals. The trumpet has a delicate pleated edge. I am intrigued by the miniature versions of some plants such as a little daffodil called ‘Hawera.’ A very prolific little creature, it has developed into large clumps over the years and we need to divide them. The pale yellow flowers with slightly swept back petals are about the size of a quarter and sit atop sixinch stems. Cute. I don’t know of any other perennial flower that is such a bargain. For around a dollar, a top-sized daffodil bulb planted in the fall yields years of enjoyment without much effort on the planter’s part. And they blossom forth at a time when the gardener’s soul yearns for a sign

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of spring. What’s more, the bulb will gradually multiply, yielding copies of itself that can be dug up and planted elsewhere. Over the span of three or four years or more, daffodil bulbs will reproduce, developing large clumps which can be lifted and divided. Here’s how. Wait until the flowers have faded. Then, using a sharp spade, dig down around the circumference of the clump to loosen it from the earth. Don’t dig too close. You don’t want to slice into any young bulbs. Lift the clump from the earth and gently tease it apart, exposing the bulbs and their roots. Do not remove the foliage. Gently but firmly separate the bulbs from each other and immediately plant them in the ground at about the same depth as you found them. Don’t plant them too deep or you will stymie future blooms. Water them in and that’s it. You get several bulbs for the price of one. Spring is the time to enjoy the flowers of Narcissus and other bulbs, but fall is the time to purchase and plant them. That’s a problem. After a hot summer of garden chores, who’s thinking of spring? So the idea of planting bulbs is forgotten or ignored. And that’s why we don’t see more of these beautiful prolific flowers in springtime. So, resolve now to order some bulbs when the catalogs arrive. Make a note on the September page of your calendar right now. Next spring you’ll be cutting bouquets for you and your family to enjoy.

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Spring-planted bulbs extend the bloom By MELINDA MYERS

Keeping your garden looking its best into fall is possible with the help of low-maintenance, springplanted bulbs. Plant them in spring among other annuals or perennials and watch as these bulbs brighten the garden, adding new life to your late-season gardens. Whether your gardens and containers are in full sun or shade you’ll enjoy the attractive foliage and pop of color that dahlias, cannas, calla lilies, caladiums and elephant ears will add to the landscape. These easy care plants reward you with loads of beauty. Just plant, water and enjoy. Grow dahlias in sunny areas with at least six hours of sunlight for the best floral display. Simply plant the tuberous roots four to six inches deep with the stem facing up after the danger of frost has passed. Use dahlias in a cutting garden or as an attractive screen along fences and property lines. Use the shorter more compact border dahlias, like ‘Gallery Pablo’ in containers on your patio, balcony or deck where you and the hummingbirds will enjoy their blooms. For The Weekly Post

Wait until the danger of frost has passed to plant cannas in a full sun to partially shaded locations. Plant the canna rhizomes horizontally two to three inches deep with the growing point facing up. Take advantage of their bold foliage and use cannas as a backdrop in the flower border or screen in the landscape. Use as a vertical accent in a large container or select dwarf varieties for smaller pots. Calla lilies are another spring planted bulb that thrives in full sun or part shade. The speckled foliage adds color to the garden all season long. Include these one- to two- feet-tall plants in the front or middle of the flower garden or as a vertical accent or filler in a pot. The black flowers of ‘Night Cap’ teamed with the white blooms of ‘Crystal Clear’ create an elegant display. Like the other bulbs, wait for the danger of frost to pass before planting them outdoors. Plant the knobby rhizomes 2-4 inches deep with the growing point facing up. Add some color and plenty of wow factor to shaded areas with the foliage of caladiums and

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Calla lilies, like ‘Night Cap’ with its black flowers and the white blooms of ‘Crystal Clear,’ are spring planted bulbs that thrive in full sun or part shade. Photo by Longfield Gardens.

elephant ears. These tropical beauties thrive when soil and air temperatures are warm. Wait for the danger of frost to pass and the soil to warm, 65 to 70 degrees, before planting them in the garden. Use caladiums to brighten containers, dress up window boxes or edge a shady pathway. The colorful leaves stand out amongst the greens of shade gardens. Include elephant ears in the garden or containers. Their large heart shaped leaves give a tropical feel to the patio, deck or pool area. Consider planting one, two or more to create an impressive welcome for guests or a bold

statement in the landscape. They pair nicely with caladiums, coleus and other shade loving plants. Make this the best season yet with the help of spring flowering bulbs. You’ll enjoy the variety and late-season color these plants provide.

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 books on gardening. Myers’ website is www.melindamyers.com.

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GALESBURG – Herbert Fred Arnold, 79, Galesburg, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, in Marigold Health Care Center. He was born April 30, 1936, in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Ernst Jakob and Julia Louise Remm Arnold. He married Phyllis Brown on Sept. 26, 1964, in Monmouth. She survives. Also surviving are his four sons, John Brown of Arnold Kansas, Dennis and Steve Brown, both of Galesburg, and Jay Arnold of Woodward, Oklahoma; two daughters, Julie Arnold of Florida and Jennifer and Bill Clifford of Galesburg; two brothers, Alfred and Carol Arnold of Brimfield and Edwin and Anita Arnold of Edwards; 14 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and his two cats, Bud and Skitz. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Carl and Friedrick Arnold. Herbert served in the Army as a private first class for three years, overseas in Germany, France and Beirut, Lebanon. He worked as a meat packer for Farmland Foods, Wilson Foods and Cargill for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. He attended Peoria Woodruff High School in 1953. He was of the Lutheran faith. A celebration of life was held April 9 at the Ralph M. Noble Post #285. Cremation will be accorded. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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1953. He married Doris Ann Teubel on February 16, 1958, in Morton. Surviving are his wife, Doris; three sons, Fred (Tina) of Elmwood, Ron (Carol) of Edwards, and Kurt (Connie) of Elmwood; and one daughter, Melinda Christ of Elmwood. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frida Christ and Martha Plattner both of Peoria, and Else (Werner) Arnold of Germany; two sisters-in-law, Elise Christ and Gerlinde Christ both of Germany; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Karl, Christian, Eugen, Fritz, Hermann, and Kurt; and three sisters, Johanna, Rosa, and Luise. Walter farmed in the Peoria area and enjoyed helping at Christ Orchard. He was a member of the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church, where services were held Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. Additional visitation is from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Princeville. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

William Dikeman

ELMWOOD – William G. “Bill” Dikeman, 80, of Naperville, brother of an Elmwood woman, died April 11.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughters Kim (William) Cusack and Kara (Matthew) Clemente; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sister Mary Ruth (Frank) Webster of Elmwood. Funeral services were April 16 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville. A private family interment was planned at Swan Lake Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.friedrich-jones.com.

Louetta Foster

DAHINDA – Louetta “Lou” A. Foster, 84, Galesburg, mother of a Dahinda man, died April 13 at Rosewood Care Center. Survivors include her husband Charlie; sons Steve (and Sherry) Foster of Dahinda and Michael Foster of Galesburg and four grandchildren. A funeral Mass was April 18 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Galesburg, with burial at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.com.

Virginia Graves

PRINCEVILLE – Virginia L. Graves, 86, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Peoria, and the owner of Graves Motor Co. in Princeville since 1993, died April 7 at home. Survivors include cousin Alice Hedges, nieces Gigi Cannon and Michele Devido, nephew Lee Coleman Graves, seven great-nieces and nephews, and a great-great niece and nephew. A graveside service was held April 16 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

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Dirk Harkness

EDWARDS - Dirk Anthony Harkness, 44, of Peoria, son of an Edwards man, died April 8 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Survivors include his father, David of Edwards; his uncle, Tom (Lynn) Molloy of Las Vegas, Nev.; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation rites were accorded and a private memorial service will be held for family and close friends at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

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OBITUARIES

Romana Heinz

BRIMFIELD – Romana J. “Nean” Heinz, 93, of Brimfield, April 10 at her residence. Nean was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Brimfield, the daughter of Thomas G. and Olive A. Cluskey McDonough. She married Herman J. Heinz on May 10, 1948, in Brimfield. He died July 12, 2011, in Peoria. Surviving are two sons, Larry (Maureen) Heinz and Joe (Charity Schultz) Heinz, both of Brimfield; four grandchildren, Richie Heinz and Dan Heinz, both of Brimfield, Josh Jones of Peoria, and Kellie (Mike) Rizzo of Niles; two greatgrandchildren, Nicolas Hainline and Grace Rizzo; and one sister, Mildred Lapsley of Elmwood. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Nean also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brimfield, where a funeral Mass was held April 14, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Brimfield. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

Mary Jean Hunter

FARMINGTON – Mary Jean Hunter, 77, of Farmington, died April 12 at Heartland Health Care Center of Canton. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Farmington to Stephen Franklin and Nora (Lenzi) Wilcoxen. She married William Lawrence Hunter on June 21, 1957, in Farmington. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2007. Survivors include daughters Valerie (Ralph) Wagoner, Dorothy (Charles) Evon, and Norina Clark; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Larry (Judy), Danny (Leann) and Terry Wilcoxen; sister

Lynn (Mark) Volland; step-brothers Don (Judy) Woodcock and Tom Mattson; and stepsister Debbie. Graveside services and burial were April 17 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Danny Kitts

BRIMFIELD – Danny Kitts, 64, of Lacon, brother of a Brimfield woman, died April 13 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include his wife Jan Clifton-Kitts of Lacon; sisters Diana (Phil) Molleck of Brimfield and Sharon (Sid) Crabel of Chillicothe; brothers Dick Kitts of East Peoria and Gary (Darcie) Kitts of Sparland; and mother Marion Kitts of Lacon. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, James (Jim) Kitts; and sister-in-law, Debi Kitts. A memorial service was April 18 at the Lacon Congregational United Church of Christ. Inurnment will be in Fort Dever Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at lenzmemorialhome.com.

Betty Lucille Knox

YATES CITY – Betty Lucille Knox, 87, of Fulton, Mo., mother of a Yates City woman, died April 15 at Fulton Manor Care Center in Fulton, Mo. Survivors include daughters Lola Stevens of Yates City and Frances (Dale) Weir of Fulton, Mo., sons George (Linda) Knox of Gilson, Dale (Jodene) Knox of Warrenton, Mo., Walter (Stephanie Knox of Maquon, Paul (Tennessa) Knox of Maquon, and Glen (Starla) Knox of Holiday, Fla.; 30 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

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Funeral services were April 18 at the United Methodist Church in Maquon, with interment at the Maquon Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

Marvel L. Passmore

ELMWOOD – Marvel L. Passmore, 87, of Hanna City, mother of a Farmington man and sister of an Elmwood man, died April 12 at Graham Hospital. Surviving are children Steve (Diane) Passmore of Farmington, and Cynthia Parr of Trivoli; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother Philip (Barbara) Snodgrass of Elmwood. Services were April 16 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington., with burial at Smithville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Kathleen Sarnes-Sartin

PRINCEVILLE – Kathleen Marie Sarnes-Sartin, 66, of Princeville, died April 12 at her residence. Surviving are her children, Victor Sarnes of Princeville, Sherri (Michael) Harmon of Princeville, James (Brooke) Sarnes of East Peoria, Ricky Sarnes of Princeville, and Joey Sarnes of Princeville; 11 grandsons, 8 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, 9 sisters; and her best friend, David (Wolfie) Sartin of Princeville. Cremation was accorded and a memorial service held April 16 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.

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Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA - Wed. 6:15 pm, for 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 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten

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7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm 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 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am

ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm

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 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

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Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am

FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.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) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 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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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, April 21, 2016

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comments in a public hearing on the budget. Later, the council heard a first reading of the budget. New expenses for 2016-17 include hiring an additional full-time police officer; updating the reverseosmosis system; building a maintenance shed at Oak Ridge Cemetery; and using TIF funds for a 2017 commercial facade reconstruction program. Ulm and Dave Ehlers, superintendent of public works, also agreed that Motor Fuel Tax funds would best be used on West Fort Street. “I would like to see West Fort im-

proved as much as we can afford to do,” Ulm said. Ehlers said the city is looking to replace four to six non-functioning fire hydrants this year, but does not plans for any major improvements to water mains. “It just wasn’t in the cards this year,” Ehlers said. A second reading and expected approval of the budget will come at the next meeting. The council also voted unanimously to approve a change to the traffic flow in the South Main Street parking lot. Bids on the project are to be let and construction is expected later this summer.

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The lot will provide parking for 34 vehicles. In other business, the council: • Tabled discussion on a lease with Rocket Communications. • Heard Ulm discuss a possible Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant to redo curbs and sidewalks on West Fort St. • Entered executive session, after which no action was taken. Finally, Farmington has a new alderman. At the April 4 meeting, Chad Holloway was sworn in as Ward 3 alderman, replacing Noah Blindt, who resigned. Holloway works at OSF in Peoria and serves on the Farmington Fire Department.

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‘Two Cents’ shows plight of retailers

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois retailers have launched a statewide campaign aimed at shining the spotlight on how little profit margin exists – just two cents – on every dollar spent in an Illinois retail establishment. The retailers Two Cents movement will highlight an industry increasingly burdened with a litany of cost mandates at federal, state and local level resulting in scaling back employee hours, laying off employees and impacting overall growth. Ironically, many of those proposals aimed at growing jobs and salaries are having the reverse effect. According to the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), for every $1 spent in an Illinois retail establishment, only about two cents results in net profit. This is said to be true for grocery stores and gas stations, to pharmacies and hardware stores. The additional $.98 pays the costs of salaries, inventory, utilities and other traditional expenses. But in Illinois it is the inordinate number of taxes, fees, and new regulations that allows for the most competitive economic sector to have the narrowest margins. To learn more, visit the website www.retailers2cents.com for updates.

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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JOHN E. HOVENDEN on March 27, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to HAZEL MARIE MURRAY, of 2350 Mars Avenue, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88012-7749, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 28th day of October, 2016, 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 and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 5th day of April, 2016. HAZEL MARIE MURRAY, Executor of the Estate of JOHN E. HOVENDEN, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611

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Princeville softball improves to 13-1 By PHIL JOHNSON

Princeville went to a dominating 13-1 on the year after outscoring its last two foes 31-0. On Tuesday, the Lady Princes beat Stark County 15-0 as Madison Roe and Haley Holt drove in three runs apiece and Brooke Gardner was 3-for-4, scored four runs and drove in two. Monday saw a 16-0 trouncing of Peoria Christian with a 15-hit attack for the five-inning game. Chloe Lane was 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Maddie Hite hit a home run in a three-RBIs performance and Holt was 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs and a home run. Paige Lane pitched the first four frames, giving up just one hit and fanning eight. Midland was the victim for Princeville on Friday in an 11-1 win. Holt’s pitching line showed four hits, one free pass and six strikeouts. “Haley’s pitching is one of the areas that give us great depth,” coach Chad Gardner said. Holt also hit 2-for3 with two RBIs and Chloe Lane was 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs. The Lady Princes swept Annawan-Wethersfield in two Lincoln Trail contests last Tuesday and Thursday. In the Thursday For The Weekly Post

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Roll’s two run single. La Follette was also key at the plate, while Roll struck out 14 from the circle . Last Thursday the Lady Indians overwhelmed Deer Creek Mackinaw, 16-6, as Pillman drove in five, Roll drove in three and Dura went 3-for-4. Farmington Farmington (6-7) got past Midwest Central on Monday at home, 5-4. The team had eight hits, led by Emily Buster at 2 for 3 and Carly Behrens at 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Allie Sprague stayed strong for the pitching win with six whiffs and no walks. Traveling north to Elgin for a Saturday invite, the Lady Farmers went 1-2 on the day, losing to Illiana Christian 8-0 and Genoa Kingston, 12-0, but bouncing back with a big 15-2 win over Harvard. On Thursday, Sprague pitched the team to vic-

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tory and contributed with her bat in a 3-0 win over Prairieland opponent Knoxville. In the circle, she struck out 13, while driving in two from the plate. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Lady Cougars (3-9) used a nine-run fourth inning at Henry on Monday to get their third win, 133. Key hits were a basesloaded triple by Hannah Libby, followed by an RBI-triple from Paige Collopy. Pitcher Madison Stewart allowed three hits and fanned six. “Hannah, Paige, Bailey Howard, and Kelsey Lindquist all hit big for us against Henry,” R-W coach Joel Zaiser said. R-W also suffered a 150 loss to Lincoln Trail Conference foe Galva at home. Giving up five in the second and six in the fifth doomed R-W in this game. The Lady Cougars cause was plagued by eight team errors.

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Support at the plate came from Brayton Metz, who was 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, Ethan Jehle (2-for-3), Kyle Doubet (2-for-3), Sam Hedrick (2-for-3) and Sims, who rapped two hits including a double. Farmington Farmington (12-7) won three straight last week, including a tight 2-1 squeaker over Rushville-Industry on Saturday. Caleb Gilstrap pitched a complete game five-hitter vs. R-I and struck out seven while allowing just one walk. At the plate, the Farmers got a home run from Tanner Crowe, who drove in both runs in the bottom of the sixth. His homer plated Gilstrap, who had singled. On Tuesday, Farmington topped Lewistown 10-3 as Reid Berry went 3-for-3 and got a save in 1.2 innings of hitless relief of Dylan Hayden. The bats were more lively last Friday, as the Farmers racked up 12 hits in an 11-2 win over Midwest Central. Dakota Traver, Blake Mattson, Trey Swearingen, Gilstrap and Berry had two hits apiece and Crowe homered and had 3 RBIs. Crowe leads Farmington with five home runs.

Third baseman Tanner Crowe has five home runs and 18 RBIs to lead Farmington this season. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.

Traver pitched six innings for the win, fanning five. Princeville The Princes (8-8) clawed to .500 with gritty wins over Stark County (4-2) on Tuesday and Midland (43) on Monday. Against Midland, Princeville led 4-1 but yielded two in the bottom of seventh before Daniel Murk closed out the save and made a winner of Dylan Stalter, who gave up no runs or hits in three innings and struck out five.

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Princeville broke out for 13 hits in the game, including a 3-for-3 outing by Marcus Butterfield and a 3-for-4 showing by Noah Bauman. Kirkland Herold scattered six hits over 7 innings to beat Stark County. The Princes split their other two games, losing 11-1 to AnnawanWethersfield last Thursday and defeating Shioctin, Wis., 2-1, last Wednesday. Evan Bultemeier plated Austin Brodine with the winning run in the sixth inning. Brodine reached base all three times and doubled. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars (4-8) suffered a sixth straight loss Monday against Henry, 8-7. That was despite Jason Clark going 3-for-4, Jack Craig going 2-for-3 with a home run and Garrett Wight going 2-for-3 with a double and a triple. The Cougars lost at Galva last Thursday, 9-8, in 11 innings. R-W scored one in the top of the 11th but Galva tallied two in the bottom frame for the win. The Cougars had three triples in the game by Craig, Charlie Gibbons and Ryan Swanson. Wight also went 2-for-4 and Zac Smith added two hits for R-W.

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Gilstrap heating up Farmington senior clocked in 50.72 in 400 By JEFF LAMPE With track season and the weather in general heating up, one thing has become clear: Steven Gilstrap is fast. The Farmington senior proved that again in the past few days, first at the Lewistown Invite last Thursday where he won the 400 in 50.72 seconds – one of the fastest times in Illinois so far, according to coach Jim Hardesty. Gilstrap “He was second indoors in the 400 and we believe he is a better outdoor runner, so he has to be a favorite for all-state and to bring home a medal,” Hardesty said. “We think he can bring home multiple state medals.” On Saturday at the Bullet Invitational in Knoxville, Gilstrap skipped the 400 but anchored the 4x200 relay, which Farmington won in 1:35.75. Gilstrap’s split of 22.4 seconds was fastest among teammates Eric Higgs and Judd and Dash Anderson. Jack Fletcher replaced Dash Anderson in Farmington’s winning 4x400 relay (3:37.31). Jonah Cecil also won the 800 at Knoxville (2:12), Carter Hintz won the pole vault (10-0) and the 4x100 and Weekly Post Staff Writer

4x800 relays took second. “Our relay runners have been working very hard and are getting better and better so we hope to send a couple relays to state as well,” Hardesty said. “The next few weeks of practice and great competition will certainly be important for our growth.” The Elmwood-Brimfield boys placed second at Knoxville (120 points) while Farmington was third (102). Elmwood was sixth at Lewistown while Farmington was fourth. E-B was strong in the mile at Knoxville, as Cooper Hoffmann won in 4:47.54 and Matt Osmulski was second in 4:49.05. Hayden Golemon won the 300 hurdles (41.72) and was second in the 110 hurdles (16.07). Devin Jones won in triple jump (36-10) and Jackson Harkness won the discus (140-07) and was second in shotput (48-04.5). On the girls side for Farmington, relays were the big story. The quartet of Sarah Litchfield, Payton Peckham, Haley Huls and Jordan Peckham won the 4x400 (4:11.75) and took second in the 4x100 (52.51) and 4x200 (1:50.06). Litchfield also won the pole vault at 8feet, edging teammate Erika Torman who was also at 8-0. Highlight for the Elmwood girls was second in the 4x800 in 11:19.07.

Jake Roberts of Brimfield-Elmwood suffered a tough loss Saturday, yielding just three hits and fanning 11 in a 1-0 loss to South Fulton. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

Brimfield-Elmwood upsets IB By JEFF LAMPE BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield-Elmwood baseball team came up with one big win in a tough two-game stretch last week and was oh so close to another. Saturday’s game was there for the taking, but B-E dropped a 1-0 decision to South Fulton, which scored one run in the eighth on a walk, fielder’s choice, passed ball and single. That was Weekly Post Staff Writer

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the lone blemish in an otherwise smooth performance by senior Jake Roberts, who allowed three hits and struck out 11 in eight innings. B-E (5-10) managed just four hits. Only two days earlier, the Indians had handed Illini Bluffs (14-2) its first loss of the season in a 6-2 upset. Quincy University signee Austin Sims was the winner, scattering five hits over seven innings and striking out 10. Continued on Page 19