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Planting proceeds despite weather, cost concerns By BILL KNIGHT
“Gentlemen, start your engines.” A warmer, drier weather forecast this week is promising to farmers eager to continue planting, and while it’s no Indy 500, the 2015 season seems to be getting the green flag. However, the race to plant and harvest has a warning flag, too, as lower prices and higher costs are causing caution. Recent rains and cool temperatures slowed some planting, but much of The Weekly Post area has about 35 percent of corn planted, according to Peoria County Farm Bureau Director Patrick Kirchhofer.
USDA area farm data
For The Weekly Post
About 400,000 U.S. farms grow corn, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and its census shows these area statistics: Area
Farms
Average Value/acre
Average Size
Cropland Acres
Illinois 75,087 $6,305 359 acres 23,752,778 Fulton Co. 970 $5,249 366 acres 266,405 856 $6,868 406 acres 288,679 Knox Co. Peoria Co. 917 $6,920 273 acres 211,085 SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture census of farms.
“As long as soil conditions allow, Illinois farmers have shown an incredible capacity to plant large numbers of acres in a short period of time,” adds University of
Costs per Farm
Net income per Farm
$179,249 $179,167 $228,272 $136,637
$79,229 $64,927 $138,206 $81,879
Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator Angie Peltier. “We saw this firsthand in 2013, when corn planting was delayed due to the record-setting spring
AN “ENRICHING EXPERIENCE”
Raising a special dog By CHERYL HARLOW
FARMINGTON – Dinah is not your average Labrador retriever. For the past 10 months, she has received training from the Ulm family of Farmington, who have served as puppy raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. And while they will soon be saying goodbye to Dinah, they will do so with no regrets. “There is always a need for puppy raisers,” said Dr. Jennifer Ulm. “It has been an enriching, wonderful experience for our whole family.” Ulm is a local veterinarian who owns her own Ulm Veterinary Clinic For The Weekly Post
in Farmington. Naturally, she has plenty of experience handling and caring for animals. She, along with husband, Matt and their children Phoebe, 10, and Dax, 7, attended a benefit last spring for a group called Sight for Success where they met blind Hollywood entertainer, Tom Sullivan. Sullivan got into a conversation with the Ulm children and told Phoebe that if her family would consider being a puppy raiser, she would be “his hero.” That set in motion a series of events that culminated July 4, 2014, when 7week-old Dinah arrived at the Ulm Continued on Page 9
Jennifer and Phoebe Ulm (top photo) share a moment with Dinah, who first got cuddles from Phoebe as a seven-week-old puppy. Top photo by J. Crusen Photography.
rains. As soon as they were able to get into the fields, Illinois farmers planted close to 1 million acres per day, planting an estimated 57 percent of the 12.2 million-acre corn crop over a one-week period in May.” However, lower projected prices mean that producers are eyeing costs more. The past week saw a decline of almost 20 cents in futures prices, Extension reports – the lowest level since last October. “Current expectations are for lower commodity prices in the 2015-16 marketing year ($3.50 per bushel of corn, $9 per bushel of soybeans, and $5.10 per bushel Continued on Page 2
Farmington science students excel again FARMINGTON – Cultivating minds is what they do. Through hours of meticulous studying, measuring, testing, solving, identifying and building, the Farmington Science Olympiad teams for 25 years have helped students learn and grow through science. In all but the first of those 25 years, coached by Jeff Weyers and assisted by Tricia Fields, one or both of the Farmington Central High School (FCHS) and FarmingInside ton Central Junior • Repairs are High School (FCJHS) set to begin at teams have advanced to the Western Illinois North Christ Regional Competition Church Road in Kickapoo Townand the Illinois State ship. Page 7. Science Olympiad Competition. The ultimate goal of Science Olympiad is that students learn to love science. However, one motivating factor is earning individual medals and a team state trophy. This year was no different. FCHS earned first place at the Western Illinois University Regional and also received the Team Spirit Award. Farmington students received medals in 14 events for first through third Continued on Page 8
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While crop planting slowed down Sunday and Monday after rains over the weekend, farmers were back out in the fields in force Tuesday and Wednesday across central Illinois.
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Continued from Page 1 of wheat),� said University of Illinois agricultural economist John Newton. “In large part, due to these lower commodity price expectations, USDA projects total wheat, corn and soybean planted acreage at 228 million acres in 2015, down 3.1 million acres from 2014.� Peltier said, “Commodity prices are depressed, while the cost of production stays high.� Costs include equipment, seed, chemicals and fuel. Costs and prices don’t correlate, of course, so the difference between the costs of production and the expected revenues make margins this summer narrower than previous seasons. “Under the lower grain price reality, a lot of number-crunching likely took place over the winter months as farmers pencil out both the crop yields that will allow them to break even or earn a profit and the inputs needed to reach their yield goals,� Peltier says. “Each input is going to need to at least pay for itself with increased yields. “While in the futures market, grain prices can change in a matter of seconds, some of the costs of production are more fixed or may be locked in for one or more growing seasons,� she said. “Crops that are produced on acres that are rented may have a difficult time breaking even under current grain prices, particularly if the rental terms had been negotiated before grain prices fell.� Kirchhofer agreed, saying, “Farmers are watching the cost more this year as corn prices are down, along with soybean prices, and so the profit margins are much narrower than what they have been the last five or six years.� All that may be contributing to a general slowdown in rural economies. “Wet conditions have stalled spring preparation and planting for grain farmers, who are concerned about not being able to apply anhydrous ammonia in the fall, and now the demand may exceed the infrastructure to deliver it efficiently,� said Jim Ashworth, president of Carlinville Na-
tional Bank. Overall, Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index – which takes monthly snapshots of rural and agriculturally oriented parts of the country – shows the farm economy is down in Illinois, from 60.5 in March to 45.7 in April. In the 0-to100 Index, 50 is “growth neutral.� Thin margins were exemplified last month, when the Peoria Farm Bureau’s “Farmers Share of the Food Dollar Breakfast� demonstrated the actual return to producers from a typical country breakfast. Serving a meal of two pancakes, two eggs, two sausage patties, an 8-ounce glass of orange juice and an 8-ounce glass of milk to more than 1,700 people, volunteers helped people realize the meal, valued at about $10, represents a return to farmers of about 85 cents. On the other hand, many crops – especially corn – produce yields harvested for non-food usages. Although Americans consume about 25 pounds of corn per capita per year, according to the National Corn Growers Association, about 16 percent of corn harvests are exported, USDA says. Further, silage and animal feed account for about 40 percent, and food, seed and industrial uses are another 42 percent. Broken down differently, about 12 percent of corn harvests are used for direct consumption (canned corn, corn chips, etc.) and indirect consumption (high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener commonly used in beverages). Industrial uses range from ethanol and paints to drywall and antibiotics. In some ways, this season is nothing new for most producers, Peltier notes. “Whether it be due to weather or economic conditions, crop producers are used to working under conditions of uncertainty,� she says. “Each year they work to manage those risks that they can to produce a crop. Many appear to be certain that grain prices will climb sooner or later, hoping for sooner rather than later.�
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admission. Complete German dinner served from 12-3 p.m. or until they run out. Family friendly event for all ages. s Knitting Meeting – Heart of Illinois Knitting Guild meeting May 5 at 9 a.m. at Memorial Hall at Lawn of Homes, Euerka. All knitters welcome to attend. Call Char Rickey at (309) 472-7085 or email spinwool7@aol.com. s Open House –Mushroom Contest – Elmwood Insurance Agency Mushroom Contest now through May 22. Heaviest morel wins $25. Bring mushrooms to EIA office in Elmwood. Call (309) 742-2141.
s Open House – Faithful Friends Pre School open house Thursday (April 30) from 6-7:30 p.m. on the corner of Clay & Galena in Brimfield. Call (309) 446-9432 for more info. s Summer Reading – All ages invited to register at Brimfield Public Library for Read to the Rhythm summer reading program May 1. Enter to win prizes and make a craft. Registration open through May 30. s Laps for Life – Laps for Life St. Jude fundraiser event for Elmwood Elementary School students Friday (May 1) at 2 p.m. on the Elmwood Track. s Free Movie – All ages invited to watch “Annie” at Brimfield Public Lis Free Bread – Free bread is available Friday (May 1) at 10 a.m. at Elmwood brary from 3:15-5 p.m. May 7. Popcorn Methodist Church. provided. Children in Pre-K must be acs Plant Sale – Oak companied by an adult. Run Garden Club Ans Blood Drives – Blood Publicize Your Event drives will be held May 8 nual Plant Sale and Call us at (309) 741-9790 Garage Sales are Saturat St. Patrick’s in Elmdat (May 2). Plant Sale 8 or email information about wood, 2-6 p.m. and on your upcoming event to a.m.-12 p.m. at BrentMay 11 at St. Matthew’s news@wklypost.com. wood Community CenChurch in Farmington, ter. Garage Sales 8 2:45-6:45 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m. Hwy 150 to County 15 or 12 s Rice Benefit – A benefit to help Terry north. Call Barb at (309) 879-2120. Rice will be May 9 at Nowhere Bar & Grill in Victoria. Rice has stage 4 colon s Greenhouse Event – Williamsfield High School FFA Greenhouse event Satcancer. Proceeds go to family for treaturday (May 2) and May 9 from 8 a.m.- 3 ment. 5K walk/run, fundraiser ride, party p.m. Hanging baskets, vegetables and bus. Sign up at tricebenefit@gmail.com. herb plants available for purchase. Pulled pork dinner & live music at 4 p.m. s St. Jude Fishing – Annual Fishing for s Fiber Meeting – Bishop Hill Fiber St. Jude family fun day is Sunday (May Guild meeting is May 9 at 10 a.m. at the 3) from 1-4 p.m. at Brimfield Community Methodist Church in West Jersey. Char Park. Contact bbuckman7@yahoo.com. Rickey will present a program on Steeks School Registration – St. Mary’s ing. Anyone interested in fiber is welCatholic Grade School registration is now come to attend. Call (309) 472-7085. open for children Pre-K or Kindergarten s Troutman 5K – Troutman Park 5K through 8th grade. Call (309) 691-3015. run/walk fundraiser May 16 at Troutman s Guest Appearance – Cathy and Vern Park in Princeville. Registration at 7 a.m., Reynolds will be special guests during the race time at 8 a.m. Bags tournament, Crossroads Assembly of God church music, live auction and craft fair afterservice on Sunday (May 3) at 10:30 a.m. wards. with a potluck dinner to follow. s Pancake Breakfast – Pancake and s Annual Manifest – Peoria Germansausage breakfast prepared by Princeville American Society’s annual Manifest Sun- Lions Club May 16 from 6:30-10 a.m. at day (May 3) at the Lindenhof, 7601 N. Troutman Park in Princeville. $6 for Harker Drive, Peoria from 12-6 p.m. Free adults, $4 for kids under 5.
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There are so many reasons to appreciate Troutman’s Trek – the quest that has taken 84-year-old Dean Troutman of Princeville hundreds of miles across Illinois. Here’s one you might not have heard about. This whole heartwarming, money-raising march started because Dean Troutman wanted to go hog hunting. It seems Dean has a nephew in Texas with whom he has spent time bowhunting for wild hogs – unsuccessfully. “I never even Jeff got a shot,” said Troutman, a LAMPE diehard outdoorsman since growing up on a farm in southeastern Illinois. Well, Dean is not one to give up easily. So over the winter he started talking about walking to Texas to go hog hunting again. Dean figured along the way, he could raise money for the park he created in honor of his late wife, Peggy. Since purchasing 5.75 acres in 2011 to create Troutman Park in Princeville, Dean has been eager to see improvements at the facility. “It’s supposed to be ‘A Park for All Ages,’ and right now there’s not a thing to do for kids who are three years old,” Dean said. His hope was to raise enough money to purchase playground equipment and to tie up some other loose ends like dugout roofs and
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scoreboards for ball fields. That didn’t thrill Troutman’s children. Oh, they were OK with the fund-raising, but they didn’t want their father walking alone to Texas. So, led by youngest son Jeff, the kids helped Dean devise his current 700-mile walk that started last week and is scheduled to continue through July 6. Dean will walk as far south as Benton and then head home, hoping to average 9 miles per day (though he’s already done 17 miles in one day!) Staffers at The Weekly Post were lucky enough to spend time with Dean on the second day of his trip. That included staff snake Milky, who made it halfway up Dean’s sleeve during their meeting. “I don’t mind snakes,” Dean said. True to form, the talkative Troutman even had a good snake story. One fall a friend gave him a large hen of the woods mushroom that Dean brought into his home. After awhile, a small garter snake slithered out of the mushroom, surprising Dean, who was glad wife Peggy did not see the serpent. “If she would have known there was a snake around, even though she couldn’t walk at the time, I think she would have run out of the house,” Dean said. Those themes were repeated often during our brief visit: a passion for the outdoors and a deep appreciation for Peggy. An avid coon hunter, Dean said his wife waited up to cook for him and his hunting partners, even into
the wee hours of the night. “She’d always have something ready,” Dean said. “A lot of times we’d eat cake and pie after coon hunting.” That had us smiling, which is generally the effect Dean seems to have on people. His down-to-Earth, selfless approach makes you feel better about the world in general, particularly on this latest quest. Who walks across the state to raise money for a park for others? That’s why folks just walk up and hand him money. Dean doesn’t even have to ask. But I am. Please visit www.troutmanstrek.com and consider making a donation, or visit the TroutmansTrek Facebook page to follow Dean’s progress. Read the comments. Soak in the details. There are still inspiring stories out there. This is one. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Gluten-free diets deserve a more serious look To the Editor: I read John Gallagher’s column in The Weekly Post every week. I enjoy his sarcasm and his take on many issues. I felt the need this week to comment on his column regarding gluten, not to criticize, but to inform on the gluten-free diet he described as a “fad.” I figured that if he doesn’t have a clue as to why gluten-free products are popular then maybe many more of your readers don’t either. For the vast majority of people who eat gluten-free it is not a choice, but a way they must eat if they are to survive without sickness or discomfort. It’s not as he indicated; something that doctors have come up with that they think is bad for us, it’s something that actually is bad for many, many people. Nine years ago I didn’t know what gluten was, but I quickly learned when my 16-month-old daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a condition that many people have. When a person with Celiac eats
gluten it destroys part of the lining of the small intestine and causes a wide variety of symptoms and ailments. As for my daughter the one she hates the most is the vomiting and stomach pains it causes her. There is no magic pill to take to cure the problem you just have to completely eliminate any trace of gluten from your diet. This condition is one she will never outgrow and it will never go away so she must eat gluten-free the rest of her life, which pretty much takes the “fad” out of the fad diet he referenced. I also know of many people that eat gluten-free because, although they don’t have Celiac Disease, they are diagnosed as gluten intolerant or allergic, and eating gluten-free causes whatever symptoms they have experienced to go away. Two years ago my husband, who had battled chronic pain due to inflammation throughout his body, decided to try the gluten-free diet since it has been found that eating gluten causes inflammation for
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Township sues farmer for farming right of way
KICKAPOO – Kickapoo Township has filed suit against an Edwards farmer seeking a restraining order and injunction plus $50,000 in compensation, costs of repairs, and legal expenses in connection with his alleged damage to the Township right of way in the 8000 block of North Gilles Road just south of U.S. Route 150. Roger Windish, 58, is accused of planting row crops on at least 18 feet of the Township right of way, which is 66 feet, since 2010. The Township last September warned Windish to refrain from continuing to plow and plant over the drainage ditches and on Township property, the suit says. Windish’s action “interfered with the ability of [Kickapoo Township] to exercise jurisdiction over the subject right of way,” charges the suit, which adds it “interferes with the proper maintenance and proper preventative measures of unsafe accumulation of rainwater on the roadway and drainage of water from the road-
way [and] endangers the public safety and the integrity of the road.” The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office also is investigating the most recent incident, which was reported to have occurred on April 17, when Windish apparently bulldozed a long stretch of a Township ditch. Windish admitted doing so, according to police. Kickapoo Road Commissioner Dan Kelch said the Township had just paid $2,883 to clean the ditches on Gilles Road, which had recently been patched in preparation for seal-coating by Peoria County at the Township’s expense. The bulldozer’s metal tracks also apparently damaged the road’s surface. Attorney Emily Perkins is representing Kickapoo Township. The Circuit Court had no record of a response from Windish or his lawyer.
Motorist injured on Illinois Route 90
PRINCEVILLE – A Peoria man was injured on April 25 when the 2005 Ford F150 he was driving northbound on Dailey Road west
of here crossed Illinois Route 90 and came to rest in the ditch, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Cramer, 55, was transported by the Akron-Princeville Fire Department to OSF St. Francis Medical Center, police said. First responders suspect some sort of medical emergency occurred before the accident, according to reports.
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• Derick Swiger, 62, of Princeville on April 20 was arrested for a registration violation and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• April 21 – Kevin Wertz of Brimfield on Taylor Road near Goetz Road in Limestone Township. • April 24 – Jacqueline Vogel of Edwards on Kickapoo-Edwards Road near Valley View Road in Kickapoo Township. • April 26 – William Greenwalt of Ocklawaha, Fla., on Interstate 74 near mile market 61 in Elba Township.
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time was advertised in the paper. The manager offered Jordan a gift card to make up for the mistake. Jordan expressed his thanks for the card, but told the manager that the gesture didn’t make up for the fact that they didn’t have Andrew’s picture with Mr. EB. After the call ended and Kelly and Jordan were still searching for a photo-op in Peoria, Jordan’s phone rang. It was the Hy-Vee manager wanting to confirm their address so he could send the card. The manager then
asked them if they were going to be home for a bit longer. Within five minutes, the gift card, along with a huge Easter basket, was delivered to their home. It was brought there by the Easter Bunny. The manager of HyVee agreed that a gift card didn’t make up for the disappointment the store had caused, nor did it provide Jordan and Kelly with a photo of the bunny with their son. That’s when he decided to go above and beyond the call and recruit the Easter Bunny to rectify the situation.
It would have been easy to leave it as he had by just sending a gift card. Jordan and Kelly would have gotten it, still been a little ticked, but forgotten about it in months to come. Instead, the manager created a memorable experience that they will carry with them for years. Andrew may not remember any of it, but he’ll have the photos to prove the Easter Bunny’s personal visit to his house. Pictures? They got pictures of every permutation and combination possible. There was the manager
with baby Andrew; the Easter Bunny with Jordan and Kelly; Andrew, the manager, and the rabbit. I think the Easter Bunny was even convinced to man the camera (rabbit the camera?) and snap a few shots of the manager and my daughter’s family. We don’t give a lot of credit to businesses when they go beyond the call of duty to provide outstanding customer service. That credit needs to be paid here. Well played, Hy-Vee! Well played.
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These are quilts made by the Comfort Quilters, a group of ladies in the Dahinda area that gather once a month at Dahinda Methodist Church to make quilts for children and babies. The material was donated. Quilts are donated to various charities in the Galesburg area. Photo by Mary Bush.
Christ Church Road repairs set By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – Residents of – and motorists who drive – a stretch of North Christ Church Road in eastern Kickapoo Township will notice milling and other work to start to address road damage apparently caused by semi tractor trailer rigs hauling sand through the area, Township Trustees were told at their regular monthly meeting on April 20. The project to repair damage from the heavy equipment could cost tens of thousands of dollars, officials said. In other business, other semi trucks were the topic of more repairs, this time to the Township’s baseball fields in Kickapoo, where a Township crew used a 7-Ton roller to smooth areas in the outfield where trucks delivering infield mix recently caused ruts throughout different diamonds’ outfields. Also, • the Township added a third bin to its recycling area by the Township Hall just south of U.S. Route 150 here, Supervisor Karl Koy said, accommodating increased usage. For instance, 12,800 pounds of material was collected in January, compared to 10,600 pounds in its first three months of operation; • Kickapoo received an annual dividend of $1,415 from the Township Officials of Illinois Risk Management Association (TOIRMA); and • the long-delayed delivery of the Township’s new International truck happened this month – after a hydraulic pump was replaced five times before operating properly. Brimfield: The Township discussed a $177,800 Road District budget proposed by Road Commissioner Tom Coyle on April 14, a 15 percent decline from FisFor The Weekly Post
cal Year 2014-15, but an option of an additional $100,000 was mentioned since a loan may be necessary to buy a new truck. That budget and the town budget of $138,442 are scheduled to be considered at the Township’s next meeting, at 6 p.m. May 12. Farmington: Township Trustees April 13 discussed Town and Road Fund budgets for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. The Town fund will be $327,850, a decrease of 3.8 percent from FY 2014-15.The Road District budget of $357,800 is a 0.7 percent from FY 2014-15. Both budgets are scheduled to be considered at the Township’s May 11 meeting. Jubilee: Trustees April 14 approved both budgets, which included a $70,000 loan from the Town Fund to the Road District to help with the Thousand Dollar Road project if necessary, according to Supervisor Steve Garnett. Work on Thousand Dollar Road is scheduled to start about June 15, weather permitting. The Township also OK’d meeting at 8 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time, and 7 p.m. during Standard Time. Millbrook: Trustees April 14 approved both budgets and unanimously voted to henceforth publish all legal notices and reports in The Weekly Post, which is a legal recipient of such required localgovernment publications. Radnor: Trustees set meeting days as the second Monday of the month. Salem: Road Commissioner David Mahr led a discussion of a bridge project on a Township road, and Trustees approved setting meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Truro: Trustees on April 14 OK’d both budgets.
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FARMINGTON: Teams won 10 top-five medals Continued from Page 1
place among six teams competing. The junior high team placed third with nine schools competing and students earned 18 medals (awarded for first through fourth place). Both FCHS and FCJHS teams performed well at the Illinois State Science Olympiad competition, held at the University of Illinois on April 18. FCHS took home five top-five individual event medals, including two firsts, and had nine events score in the top half. FCJHS took home six top-five individual event medals and 14 placed in the top half. Of particular note this year were high school juniors Ben Johnson and Jackson McCollough, who have been with Weyers since sixth grade.
“They truly embody the spirit of Science Olympiad, spending much of their free time building, inventing, tinkering and finding ways to improve their building projects,” Weyers said. The pair earned four top-five medals at state, placing first in two events and second in two additional events in Class A individual competition. This was after receiving first place in all five of their events at regional competition. Weyers said it is also enjoyable to see families get involved. Jared McCollough, for example, seems to be following in his older brother’s footsteps this year and scored first place and second place medals in Class B competition. Often, when one child in the family gets involved, sooner or later, others get
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High school graduations set for May 17, 24 High school graduation dates for local schools are set as follows for this month: • Elmwood is May 17 at 1 p.m. • Brimfield graduation is May 17 at 3 p.m. • Williamsfield graduation is May 17 at 2 p.m. • Farmington graduation is May 24 at 2 p.m. • Princeville is May 24 at 3 p.m.
Terry Rice benefit to be held May 9 in Victoria
VICTORIA – A benefit for Terry Rice will he held Saturday, May 9, at Nowhere Bar & Grill. Rice was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. All proceeds will go directly to the family for treatment expenses. Pulled pork dinner and live music starts at 4 p.m. There is also a silent auction, baked goods, koozies and t-shirts and a raffle for a oak gun cabinet and a Harley Davidson picnic table. Other events include a 5K walk/run (sign up at 8 a.m.) and a fund-raising ride (sign up at 11 a.m.). A party bus is available for the ride. Sign up in advance to ride on the bus by sending an email to tricebenefit@gmail.com.
Ethan Emken (left) found this shed antler in Knox County to win the annual contest held by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc. Also pictured is Russell Emken.
involved. Family names in recent years include Gilstrap, Kiesewetter, Edwards, Roberts, Haines, LeBron and Fulton. Each Science Olympiad team is made up of 15 students who compete in 23 science-based events with two or three students per event. The events change every year, but cover all of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Some events involve studying a specific topic, such as weather, ecology, oceans, maps and taking a test or moving from one station to the next looking at insect or fossil samples. There are lab events to determine unknown chemicals or crime scenes. Other events have a shorter test and a hands-on section demonContinued on Page 9
the Juvenile Detention Center, County Jail and Emergency Management Agency. Participants will also meet elected and appointed officials and have lunch with the Sheriff’s command staff. Students participating in the summer program will participate in a mock emergency preparedness exercise, inspect a county bridge, share dessert with residents of Heddington Oaks, and watch a K-9 demonstration. For a complete schedule or application, call (309) 672-6918 or visit www.peoriacounty.org/communications/civic. Deadline to apply is May 22.
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house in Farmington. The puppy came from Rochester Hills, Mich., where Leader Dogs for the Blind has been operating since 1939. The not-for-profit organization empowers people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind with skills for a lifetime of independent travel. Leader Dogs is considered one of the world’s most respected and innovative guide dog programs. All programs are free to clients and match them with a dog that fits their lifestyle and needs. Clients must be legally blind, at least 16 years old, have good orientation and mobility skills, be able to care for the dog and commit to a 26-day in-residence training with their dog. Being a puppy raiser for Leader Dogs involves a 12-15 month commitment of time, energy and love. The Ulms provide and pay for Dinah’s daily care, veterinary need and training. They also provide the foundation Dinah needs for guide dog training and have access to a Puppy Counselor – an experienced puppy raiser – for questions or needs. “One important thing that I want people to understand about any guide dog is that when Dinah is
wearing her blue coat, she is working and people should not try to pet her or be social with her,” Ulm said. Once the blue coat comes off, Dinah is a normal dog who is free to be social. The Ulms have taken Dinah to school, church, stores, the vet clinic, a Bradley basketball game and even Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. “My biggest job is to give Dinah manners, socialize her, potty-train her and to teach her not to be afraid in different situations,” Ulm said. “I know that every moment is a training moment with Dinah.” On May 17, Dinah will leave the Ulms to complete the next phase of her training in Rochester Hills. At that time, staffers will decide if she has what it takes to become a guide
dog. Guide work demands a very special set of traits, personality, abilities and an excellent health record. For that reason, only four breeds of dogs are used: Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German Shepherd and lab/golden mixes. Leader Dogs for the Blind has its own breeding facility, equipped with a cryogenics lab, where excellent guide dogs are bred to produce puppies with potential. “I am confident and hopeful that Dinah will pass and become an excellent guide dog; she had very smart, wonderful parents,” Ulm said. If Dinah is not suited to being a guide dog, she will undergo a “career change” and be made available for adoption. Ulm said these dogs go on to make loving family pets. “We all knew going into this that Dinah was leaving, but it is still hard not to get attached,” Ulm said. Even so, she said her family has had such a positive experience being puppy raisers they plan to do it again, possible as soon as this summer. For more information about Leader Dogs for the Blind visit leaderdogs.org.
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strating knowledge of a device the students have made. Building events allow the students to construct a bridge, bottle rocket, wheeled vehicle, robot, trajectory, or type of clock to perform a very
specific task. Students stay after school to work on events or study at home. To prepare students for the regional, Weyers hosts a Conference Invitational for area schools in January. Weyers also organizes
clinics for students to learn various topics from area experts. Through the years, Weyers said he has had help from many parents and members of the Farmington community, including donations from area businesses. The National Science Olympiad program is in its 31st year, having nearly 7,000 teams in 50 states, with its headquarters in northern Illinois. There are 10 regions in Illinois. More information can be found at soinc.org.
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KNOXVILLE – Jack L. Brodine, 96, Knoxville, died at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at his home surrounded by his children, Kim and Jerry. He was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Galesburg, the son of Ernest and Pauline Johnson Brodine. He grew up in “Monkeytown” neighborhood, a Swedish section of Galesburg. Jack graduated in 1937 from Galesburg High School. He married Rachel Clayburg in January 1943. She preceded him in death in 2000. Jack is survived by his children, Jerry (Karen) Brodine of Galesburg and Kim Reynolds, Kewanee; four grandchildren, Katie and Jack Reynolds of Kewanee, Doug (Lisa) Brodine and Austin of Laura, and Dan (Shelly) Brodine of Elmwood; and several greatgrandchildren. One brother survives, Bob Brodine of Pittsburg, Pa. He was preceded in death by his wife; son, Larry of Dunlap; parents; and one brother and two sisters-in-law, Wayne (Jean) Brodine and Mary Ann Brodine. Jack was a wholesale grocery salesman with WA Jordan, then Brown Specialty Co. His sales routes covered most of central Illinois. Jack served in World War II from November 1942 to February 1946 with the Army Air Corps in the 482nd Bombardment Squadron on Tiurain and Tinnian. He serviced the Enola Gay on her return flight. Jack was proud to be included in the 2014 Greater Peoria Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. His son Jerry accompanied him on the trip. A visitation was held April 25 at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Memorials may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory, Knoxville, is assisting the family. Online condolences and cards may be sent to the family through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.c om.
This Week’s Obituaries • Jack Brodine, 96, Elmwood • Florence Bowen-Sleeth-Saylor, 87, Edwards • Dorothy Brubacker, 94, Farmington • Patricia Carlson, 86, Williamsfield • Brandon Hall, 40, Yates City • Harriet Hayden, 88, Farmington • Doris Kent, 90, Laura • Bettye Mallery, 86, Edwards • Viola McConkey, 96, Elmwood • Carrie McCoy, 94, Brimfield • Robert Miller, 84, Princeville • Verda Orr, 89, Brimfield • Henry Seaman, 90, Farmington • Ruth Slayton, 84, Elmwood • Margaret Spracklen, 89, Farmington • Donna Van Dettum, 71, Princeville
Brandon Hall
YATES CITY – Yates City – Brandon J. Hall, 40, of Yates City died at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home. He was born May 30, 1974 in Galesburg, to Robert “Bob” (Susie) Hall and Roberta Smith. He is survived by his mother, of Yates City; his father and stepmother, of Elmwood; one son, Andrew J. Hall of Elmwood; his paternal grandmother, Pauline E. Hall of Yates City; one brother, Justin Hall of Yates City; one sister, Danielle Smith of Yates City; and a large extended group of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert C. Hall; and maternal grandparents, Michael E. and Katherine M. Smith. Brandon was a landscaper for Here We Grow in Elmwood, where he had worked for the last 10 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a loving father to his son. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and mudding in his Jeep. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Brandon’s Life was held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the
Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund for Andrew, which has been established at Elmwood Community Bank. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Ruth Slayton
ELMWOOD – Ruth E. Slayton, 84, of Elmwood, died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Sunset Manor in Canton. She was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Canton. Surviving are three children Raymond (Linda) Slayton of Mapleton, Michael Slayton of Woodridge, and Linda Laughlin of Streator, and several grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Patricia Conlin. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial of ashes will be at Elmwood Twp. Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To post condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Florence Bowen-Sleeth-Saylor
EDWARDS – Florence P. Bowen-Sleeth-Saylor, 87, formerly of Edwards, died on Dec. 23, 2014, at her home in Sun City, Ariz. Flo was a past member of Edwards United Methodist Church, where she sometimes played the piano and sang at weddings. A celebration of Flo’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (May 2) at the Cottonwood Methodist Church in rural Hanna City, with burial following at the Cottonwood Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.legacy.com. More Obituaries, Page 11
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Dorothy Brubacker
FARMINGTON – Dorothy M. Brubaker, 94, of Peoria, a Farmington native, died April 7 in her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Farmington to Walter and Jeanette Davies Vincent. She married H. Allen Brubaker on Nov. 28, 1943, in Peoria. He preceded her in death. Cremation was accorded, and a memorial service will be held at First Federated Church in Peoria at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be left at csmico.com.
Patricia Carlson
WILLIAMSFIELD – Patricia Frances Carlson, 86, Novelty, Mo., formerly of Williamsfield, died April 19 in Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo. Born Sept. 2, 1928, in Williamsfield, the daughter of William and Oletha Squires Spencer, she was married to William Begner in 1945. Survivors include brother Bill (Janet) Spencer of Williamsfield. Her funeral service was April 25 in Edina, Mo. Condolences may be left at www.hudsonrimerfh.com.
Harriet Hayden
FARMINGTON – Harriet J. Hayden, 88, of Farmington died on April 24 at Farmington Country Manor. She was born June 7, 1926, in rural Princeville to Fred and Amanda (Barrett) Martzluf. She married William A. Hayden on Feb. 4, 1945, in Farmington, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 2015. Survivors include sons David (Erin) Hayden of Trivoli and Dean (Janis) Hayden of Elmwood; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and brother, Raymond (Dorothy) Martzluf of Galesburg. Services were April 28, at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, with burial in Trivoli Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Doris Kent
LAURA – Doris L. Kent, 90, of Chillicothe, a Laura native, died on April 21 at Heritage Health Care in Chillicothe. Born on Sept. 25, 1924, in Laura, the daughter of Worth and Faye (Rorrick) Dixon, she married Arthur Kent on Feb. 28, 1946, in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 2007. Funeral services were April 25 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Interment was at Chillicothe City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at
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Bettye Mallery
PRINCEVILLE – Bettye Ellen Mallery, 86, Kewanee, a Princeville native and grandmother of an Edwards man, died on April 24 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. Bettye was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Princeville, to Louis and Ona Mortimer Bouton. She married LeRoy I. “Sonny” Mallery in Kewanee on April 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2011. Survivors include grandson Jason Dana of Edwards. Her funeral was April 28 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Toulon, with burial in Toulon Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
Viola McConkey
ELMWOOD – Viola M. McConkey, 96, of Morton, mother-inlaw of an Elmwood man, died on April 24 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. Survivors include son-in-law Lee Miles of Elmwood; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (April 30) at Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Condolences may be left at www.ludwigmortuary.com.
Carrie McCoy
BRIMFIELD – Carrie M. McCoy, 94, of Brimfield died on April 20 at the Heights Health Care Center in Peoria Heights. She was born on Nov. 24, 1920, in Blandinsville to Ruth Anderson. She married Melvin McCoy on Sept. 18, 1975, in Canton. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Virgil) Weaver of Canton and Sharon Kenyon of Low Point; six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Carrie retired from the Brimfield Bank after 35 years of service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial of the ashes will be held at Brimfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Robert Miller
PRINCEVILLE – Robert F. Miller, 84, of Princeville died on April 24 at his home. Cremation was accorded. There will be no services or visitation.
Verda Orr
BRIMFIELD – Verda L. “Jayne” Orr, 89, of Brimfield died on April 23 at the OSF Richard L. Owens
Hospice Home. She is survived by three children, Dawn (Kevin) Cushing of Chicago, M. Faith Orr of Brimfield, and Mike (Mary) Orr of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be at 10 this morning (April 30) at St. Patrick Cemetery in Kickapoo. Father Dustin Schultz will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Henry Seaman
FARMINGTON – Henry W. Seaman, 90, of Farmington died on April 22 at Heights Nursing Home in Peoria Heights. He was born March 3, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, to Henry W. and Effie May Seaman. Henry married Norma Patterson on Jan. 17, 1953, in Crystal Lake, Mich. She survives, along with two sons, Jerry Seaman of Dallas, Ga., and Paul Seaman of Peoria; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral Mass was held on April 25, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of sea turtles called? 2. SCIENCE: For what field of science was Tycho Brahe best known? 3. LITERATURE: How many booklength novels about Tarzan did Edgar Rice Burroughs write? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What part of the world was once called Caledonia by the Romans? 5. HISTORY: Which French king greatly expanded the Palace of Versailles and moved his court there? 6. MATHEMATICS: How many zeros are in the number 1 billion? 7. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only Roman Catholic president of the United States? 8. MOVIES: What early movie star made a career based on his portrayal of “The Tramp”? 9. LANGUAGE: What word describes the next-to-last event or item? 10. ANATOMY: What is the scapula more commonly known as?
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SOFTBALL: Farmington girls up record to .500 in busy week Continued from Page 16
coach Kurt Juerjens said. The previous result versus Metamora was more like the Lady Indians. Florey pitched the complete-game win, striking out 15 and walking none. Morgan Ledbetter had two hits and two key RBI. Dura struck for two hits and an RBI and Gorham slugged a triple in the very efficient win. Farmington For the Lady Farmers (9-9) it was a week of both quantity and quality in the cold and windy conditions. The only blemish was a heartbreaker at the hands of Metamora on Friday. Bre Springer shined with a 3-for-4 hitting effort. A Thursday pitching gem was turned in by Lisa Strough, giving up just two hits in a 3-1 Prairieland win over Havana.
Allie Sprague shined in a 3-1 Prairieland Conference win over Rushville-Industry last Wednesday, striking out 14 Lady Rockets. Springer and Taylor Whitehurst each hit twobaggers in the game. Farmington trounced Monmouth-Roseville 11-0 with Strough pitching the win to the tune of seven strikeouts and surrendering just three hits. Carly Behrens hit for two doubles. “It was a busy week. We found out a lot and definitely made good progress,” coach Jeni Fauser said. Princeville The Lady Princes (20-5) reached the twenty-win plateau with an 8-4 win against Deer Creek-Mackinaw on Monday and a pair of wins against pesky Monmouth United in their two-
game Lincoln Trail series. Princeville topped United by scores of 10-7 on Thursday and 3-0 on Tuesday. In a game of constant lead changes on Thursday, a Brooke Gardner single put Princeville ahead for good late, as pitcher Jordan Kraft persevered through six innings, and Paige Lane saved it in the seventh. Kraft struck out eight and kept the earned runs down to four. Maddie Hite hit at a 3-for-3 rate with three RBI, which included a home run. Lane drove in two, and Madison Roe had two hits, one of which was a homer. But a strong week ended in a 3-1 loss to West Central on Tuesday that came despite six hits by Princeville, including Close Lane’s 2-for-2 showing.
Kraft gave up just one earned run in the loss and struck out six. ROWVA-Williamsfield The battling Lady Cougars (9-11) have claimed two straight since dropping a pair to defeated Erie-Prophetstown last Tuesday by scores of 12-6 and 12-0 respectively. On Monday, the Lady Cougars downed Delavan 6-1 as Mikaylin Bent went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and Amy Newell was 2-for-4. In the 12-6 win over Knoxville last Wednesday, Ava Alford hit a grandslam homer and went 3-for-3 with five RBI. Bent and Marie Marshall each added two hits apiece and Kaylee Schuermann got the win on the mound. Tina Fogelsong also homered in the game at Knoxville.
AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am Sun. School: 8:45 am Bible Class: 8:45 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road 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 Fun Night: 6 pm
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 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
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Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood 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
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood 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
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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
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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MIARS: Lifetime member of veteran groups Continued from Page 16
2014 Miars was inducted into the National Softball Association (NSA) Hall of Fame. With all these accomplishments, Miars has limited time for leisure activites. Even so, he still manages to find time for involvement in several important local civic organizations. Miars is a lifetime member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW). He has served as Quartermaster on the VFW board for a number of years. Miars is passionate about these organizations because he spent 42 months in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam and southeast Asia. He earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and seven combat stars. He has been married for 45 years to wife Debbie and they have two daughters and four grand-
children, who Miars said are the light of his life. Miars stated, “I’ve been an umpire and referee for many years and I have really enjoyed it. I will keep doing it as long as I hold out physically and am not a detriment to the kids. I will probably think about retiring in two or three years time.” He added with a grin, “If you haven’t noticed, whatever I do, I like to go all the way to the top and give it my all.”
Kenny Miars entered the ASA Hall of Fame in 2002.
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GARAGE SALES Princeville Community Garage Sales Saturday, May 2 8 am - ? Sale maps available at local businesses. Garage Sale Lantz Residence 509 N. Lakeview Ave., Elmwood Friday, May 1 - 4-7 pm Saturday, May 2 - 8 am to noon Clothing (adult), shoes, purses, household goods, decorations, Falstaff memorabilia, living room set, wrought iron patio table & chairs, antique pot belly stove (never used), and Andy Griffith Village. Moving Sale 18075 E. Newcomb Rd (1 mile south of Middle Grove) Friday, May 1 - 9 to 3 Saturday, May 2 - 9 to 1 Furniture, TV stands, lamps, sweepers, jewelry/jewelry boxes, Pillsbury Dough Boy
Collection, knick knacks, seasonal decorations, usual household items Williamsfield Community Yard Sales Friday, May 1 - 4 pm to 7 pm Saturday, May 2 - 8 am to 1 pm Toys, baby to adult clothes, homemade items, stamping up stuff, household items, lots of misc. Something for everyone! 207 East Pearl St, Farmington Friday May 1 – 8 am to 6 pm Saturday May 2 – 8 am to noon Most clothes .50 cents, Girls 68, Boys baby – size 5, toys, furniture, household items, and so much more! All must go!
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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) PAUL A. HEINZ, ) No. 15-P-150 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of PAUL A. HEINZ, on February 12, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to GREGORY W. HEINZ, of 6506 North Smith Road, Edwards, Illinois 61528, ANGELA M. HEINZ MIAZGA, of 21498 Settlers Pond Drive, Frankfort, Illinois 60423, and THERESA A. HEINZ PRESTON, of 310 Hopkins Street, Bartonville, Illinois 61607, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk”s Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 23rd day of October, 2015 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 31st day of March, 2015. GREGORY W. HEINZ, ANGELA M. HEINZ MIAZGA and THERESA A. HEINZ PRESTON, Executors of the Estate of PAUL A. HEINZ, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 Attorney No. 398 Firm No. 675
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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) MARGARET F. HEINZ, ) No. 15-P-176 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of MARGARET F. HEINZ, on January 5, 2013. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to GREGORY W. HEINZ, of 6506 North Smith Road, Edwards, Illinois 61528, ANGELA M. HEINZ MIAZGA, of 21498 Settlers Pond Drive, Frankfort, Illinois 60423, and THERESA A. HEINZ PRESTON, of 310 Hopkins Street, Bartonville, Illinois 61607, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 6th day of November, 2015 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 14th day of April, 2015. GREGORY W. HEINZ, ANGELA M. HEINZ MIAZGA and THERESA A. HEINZ PRESTON, Executors of the Estate of MARGARET F. HEINZ, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 Attorney No. 398 Firm No. 675
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ELEANORA J. NELSON, Deceased.
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ELEANORA J. NELSON on March 7, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to STEVEN W. NELSON, of 1138 Flossie Circle, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 615290368. 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 30th day of October, 2015, 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 6th day of April, 2015. STEVEN W. NELSON, Executor of the Estate of ELEANORA J. NELSON, 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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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY FARMERS STATE BANK, an Illinois ) Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, ) vs. ) CASE NO.: 15-CH-143 REYNOLDS THEATRES ) ENTERTAINMENT, INC., ) VERNON O. REYNOLDS, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: A part of Lots Numbered Two (2) and Three (3), in Block Lettered “R”, in the Town (now City) of Elmwood as laid out by William J. Phelps, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot Numbered Two (2); running thence East Fifty (50) feet; thence South Eighty (80) feet; thence West Fifty (50) feet; thence North Eighty (80) feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois; Commonly known as 122 West Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529 P.I.N.: 11-07-435-001 AND Twenty-five (25) feet off the South side of Lot Fifteen (15) and Seven (7) feet off the North side of Lot Eighteen (18), both in JONES FIRST ADDITION to the City of Canton; ALSO One hundred (100) feet Two and one-half (2 ½) inches off the West end of the following: a part of Lot Fifteen (15) in JONES FIRST ADDITION to Canton, described as follows: commencing Twenty-five (25) feet North of the Southeast corner of said lot, running thence West to the West line of said lot, thence North Twenty-three feet two (2) inches, thence East to the East line of said lot to a point Twenty-three (23) feet two (2) inches North of the Place of Beginning, thence South to the Place of Beginning, including the right and easement to use and enjoy jointly with the owners of the properties adjoining said premises on the North and South the party walls on the North and South line of said premises and subject to the use of said party walls by said adjoining owners; and including also the right and easement to use and enjoy, as a party wall, jointly with the owners of the East Eighty-one (81) feet three and one-half (3 ½) inches of the North Twenty-three (23) feet two (2) inches of the South Forty-eight (48) feet two (2) inches of said Lot Fifteen (15) the brick wall running North and South along the East end of said One hundred (100) feet two and one-half (2 ½) inches, half of which said brick wall is included in said One hundred (100) feet two and one-half (2 ½) inches, together with the right to extend said wall vertically, said wall and any vertical extension thereof to be maintained at the expense of the owners of said West One hundred (100) feet two and one-half (2 ½) inches; reserving, however, to the owners of the East Eighty-one (81) feet three and one-half (3 ½) inches of the North Twenty-three (23) feet Two inches of the South Forty-eight (48) feet two (2) inches of said Lot Fifteen (15) a right-of-way Four feet in width, clear of walls and other permanent obstructions, across the North side of said West One hundred (100) feet two and one-half (2 ½) inches, and running from the alley along the West side of said Lot Fifteen (15) to the building located on the East Eighty-one (81) feet three and one-half (3 ½) inches of the North Twenty-three (23) feet two (2) inches of the South Fortyeight (48) feet two (2) inches of said Lot Fifteen (15), said right-of-way to be used and enjoyed in perpetuity jointly by the owners of both of said properties, and in such manner as not to interfere with the use and enjoyment of either of said owners, and shall be kept paved with concrete at the expense of the owners of said West One hundred (100) feet Two and one-half (2 ½) inches, situated in the County of Fulton and State of Illinois; Commonly known as 62 North Main Street, Canton, Illinois 61520 P.I.N.s: 09-08-27-412-007 and 09-08-27-412-009 that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, said above-named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602, on or before May 30, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 North Walnut Street P.O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.674.5994 (f) Attorneys for Farmers State Bank, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Elmwood, Illinois
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baseball improving By PHIL JOHNSON
Prior to being swept in a doubleheader on Tuesday, the Brimfield-Elmwood baseball team had started to move well away from the .500 mark with three straight wins over Midland (16-0) Monmouth-Roseville (10-4) and AnnawanWethersfield (5-1). “We showed good approaches at the plate and answered very well to a four-run Monmouth-Roseville fourth inning. Also our 4-for-5 team stolen bases helped to make the offense go,” coach Brandon Porter said. Jake Roberts continued his season-long hitting tear with three RBI and a long ball. Carson Cuevas added a home run. Brad Demmin went 3-for-4, while Brett Gilles and Michael Houlihan each batted 2-for-3. Tucker Blum, Demmin, and Austin Sims handled the pitching duties with Sims picking up the win. On the previous day at Annawan, the wind was howling in. Houlihan pitched a 6.2-inning gem of six whiffs and just two free passes, with Sims coming in to get the final out. Cuevas had two RBI with two hits. Kyle Totton and Jace Swietek also collected two hits each. “Roberts, Swietek, and Cuevas all had huge two out hits that drove in runs. We also had two key sacrifice bunts that helped,” Porter said. On Monday against Midland, Demmin and Houlihan each had two hits and drove in five runs combined. Sims pitched the shutout, scattering four hits and five strikeouts. Things did not go so well against A-Town on Tuesday in 1-0 and 6-3 losses. B-E was one-hit in the shutout loss and Cuevas was the hard-luck loser in that contest. Totton and Demmin each had two hits in the For The Weekly Post
nightcap, but Demmin yielded six runs on the mound. Farmington The Farmers’ bats rattled to score plenty of runs during a week that saw a Thursday 12-5 win over ROWVA-Williamsfield and a Wednesday 14-13 loss to MonmouthRoseville. “Our hitting continues to progress, and our pitching remains solid, but we struggled defensively this week,” coach Josh Putrich said. In the R-W win, Jacob Ruchotzke, Caleb Fruendt, Tanner Crowe, Jake Settles, Walter Zessin, Dakota Traver and Jake Johnson all contributed RBIs, with 12 hits total from the team. Jake Johnson got the pitching win, giving up just two earned runs. In a back-and-forth loss to Monmouth-Roseville, Fruendt continued his hot hitting, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Reid Berry also drove in three. Zessin hit a home run, but M-R bats were just a bit more timely. The Farmers (10-12) lost 7-0 to Canton Friday. Princeville The Princes (20-1) kept rolling with an 11-1 win over West Central on Tuesday. Evan Bultemeier got the win on the mound, allowing just one run in five innings. Michael Sheets was 4for-4 with a triple and two runs scored, Bret Down was 3-for-4 with a triple and RBI and Zach Simmons was 3-for-4 and drove in three runs against West Central. Princeville also topped Deer Creek-Mackinaw on Monday, 11-0, as Mitchell Janssen fanned 15 batters and allowed one hit. Simmons had three of the Princes’ 15 hits and drove in three runs. Prior to those wins, Princeville took a twogame series from Lincoln Trail rival Monmouth United. The underdog
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Erica Kane, Elmwood
Senior and four-year Lady Indians volleyball player Erica Kane played for the first Elmwood Junior High School regional volleyball championship team as a seventh grader. Being a part of that really got her going in that sport. As a freshman she looked up to the varsity players on the B-E team and was excited to be part of the program. She received tremendous mentoring during these years from junior high coaches Penny Silzer-Hoffman, and Kim Paige, high school coaches Waid and Brosman, and, of course, parents Lawrence and Karla Kane. Erica has always been a back row defensive player on the volleyball court. “I’ve always liked going low to dig the ball out before it hits the floor to keep the other team from scoring,” she said. Erica is with her parents and sister in being a Cubs and Packers fan. She also looks forward to being an Iowa State Cyclone fan, where she will being attending school this coming Fall. Erica has two favorite television shows—“NCIS” and “Once Upon a Time.” Math is the school subject in which she most excels, but EHS teachers have helped her be interested in all subjects. “ I’ve always felt that Elmwood teachers have always had my back,” she says in an appreciative manner. At EHS, Erica is involved in the following: art club, chorus, FFA, drama, speech, Key Club, National Honor Society, student council and Elmwood Excellence. Away from all her many school activities, Erica feels fortunate to live on farm land where she can tend to cows and chickens. When she attends Iowa State University in Ames it will be to prepare for a career as a teacher in the area of agriculture. Erica advises aspiring young lady athletes, “Try everything you want to your freshman year. You will never know until you try.” That would describe Erica Kane’s high school success story! – Phil Johnson Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc.
visitors were feisty in the finale on Thursday, allowing the hard-hitting Princes just seven hits, but Cole Hartley pitched a bit better with finishing help from Down. Janssen and Luke Cokel each had two hits. Key RBIs came from Janssen, Down and Sheets in the 5-3 win. The series opener on Tuesday was a laugher at 13-2 with 14 team hits and a Janssen complete game pitching performance. “With the wind blowing out in a small ballpark, Mitch pitched really well in that Tuesday game,” coach Chris Delbridge said. ROWVA-Williamsfield The Cougars (8-12)
had a tough week, but are seeing some bright spots in moving forward. Despite a 12-5 setback to Farmington on Thursday, the R-W offense produced 10 hits, led by Tyler Smith and Ethen Hunt. In a 6-3 loss to ErieProphetstown last Tuesday, Wyatt Brodie pitched surrendering four runs in the opening inning, but found his groove, giving up just two more in the next five. Unfortunately, E-P pitching and defense was stingy throughout. “Wyatt showed mental toughness by settling in after that first inning, keeping us in the game,” coach John Clark said.
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Farmington has depth on track teams By JEFF LAMPE
Farmington boys track coach Jim Hardesty is facing the kind of problem people in his profession dream of having. Hardesty has got so many talented athletes, he’s still trying to figure out how best to place them in events and relays. “This is the deepest we’ve been since I’ve been here,” Hardesty said. “We’ve got talent that goes six or seven deep and it is freshman through seniors. “We’re just figuring out where we’re going to put everyone to get the best chance to get as many kids down to Charleston (for the state track meet) as we can.” That depth was on display Monday night at the Fulton County meet as the Farmington boys racked up 161 points to finish second to Canton’s 205. “They just wore us down with their depth, but I was proud of our team,” Hardesty said. Senior Max Balagna was first in the 200 (23.38) and second in the 100 (11.55) and ran a leg in Farmington’s secondplace relays in the 4x200 (1:38.4) and 4x100 (45.05). “Max ran very strong and did an excellent job,” Hardesty said. Other Farmers winners were Josh Lozier in the pole vault (11-6) and Steven Gilstrap in the 400 (53.24). Jonah Cecil was second in the 1,600 (5:13) Weekly Post Staff Writer
Steven Gilstrap takes the baton from Max Balagna during a relay at the Tuffy Bowen Memorial track meet at Farmington. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.
and 3,200 (11:52), Colton Evans took second in discus (136-7) and Farmington also ran second in the 4x800 relay (10:15) and the 4x400 relay (3:41.75) – which was a frosh-soph team. “We can put some freshmen and sophomores in there and they can run right along with the big guys,” Hardesty said. “Conference is May 11 and that’s the next big goal.” The Farmington girls placed third in the county meet behind winner Lewistown and Canton. Farmington winners included freshman shotputter Megan Gilstrap
(29-3), senior Kenzie Skaggs in the long jump and Amber Kampen in the pole vault. The Lady Farmers also ran well in the relays, where they also have a strong group of young runners mixing well with seniors, Hardesty said. • At Elmwood – The Elmwood-Brimfield girls placed third and the boys were fourth at the Elmwood Invite on Monday. Top girls finishers for E-B were Emily McCauley, who was second in the 1,600 (5:46.99); Izzy Ott, who was second in the triple jump (30-3); Jenna Musgrave, who was second in the shotput (30-7.5); and the E-B 4x100 (58.25),
4x200 (2:01.83) and 4x800 (11:46.61) relays, all of which finished second. For the fourth-place Princeville girls, JaNae Knobloch won the 3,200 (12:43.99) and was second in the 1,600 (5:50.08) and the 4x400 relay was second in 4:54.78. Top boys finishers for E-B included Jackson Harkness, who was first in the shot put (47-2) and in the discus (131-6), and Matt Osmulski, who was second in the 3,200 (4:39.25).
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A life behind the plate football referee for 35 years before retiring from those If you’ve attended a high sports due to the physical deschool baseball, softball, mands. He still umpires for Football or basketball game softball and baseball an averin the last 35 years in this age of three to four times per area, you’ve probably seen week during the school year, Kenny Miars in action. plus weekend tournaments Miars is an umpire and ref- and a full schedule of sumeree with amazing credentials mer leagues. and accomMiars said he plishments. currently has “I decided that Miars calls every weekend if I’m going to be booked up beYates City home and was tween now until interested in a 1961 gradulatter part of sports, I might as the ate of BrimOctober. He well get paid for works at any field High School. He school or town doing it.” played both within a 50-mile – Kenny Miars basketball and radius of his baseball in Yates City home. school and in leagues after he He is definitely an “in degraduated. mand” umpire due to his exThen came a career perience and expertise on the change. field, which includes the “I decided that if I’m going highest level of of training to be interested and involved and certification as an umpire in a sport, I might as well get and induction into numerous paid for doing it,” Miars said. halls of fame. Miars was a basketball and Miars is a certified umpire,
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A week of tough competition for the Brimfield-Elmwood softball team culminated in the Lady Indians avenging a loss against rival Illini Bluffs. Morgan Florey, showing no ill effects of a slight injury three days earlier, struck out 15 on Monday to silence IB, 2-1. Kennedy Dura and Florey singled in the bottom of the seventh inning and then scored on a groundout by Allison Pillman and a double by Ryleigh Keith for the win. IB’s only run came on an error. Prior to that, the 18-4 Lady Indians went up against strong competition last Friday, losing 7-0 to New Lenox Lincoln-Way West and defeating Metamora, 5-2. Six errors and only two hits from BE bats were the big issues in the loss. Florey and Kendra Gorham were very respectable in sharing the pitching duties vs. Lincoln-Way, combining for just one walk, three earned runs and nine strikeouts. Alas, the inability to produce even a single run made the outcome academic. “We will be getting back to basic fundamentals this week,” Lady Indians’ For The Weekly Post
Kenny Miars of Yates City calls a batter out on strikes during a game at the Cooperstown (N.Y.) Dreams Park, one of hundreds of parks he has worked as an umpire over the past few decades.
which he said required many years of classes, trainings, and clinics to attain. “Once you get to the certified level, Athletic Directors will pick you for more games,” he said. Miars has achieved many honors over the course of his career. In 2002 he was inducted into the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Hall
of Fame. In 2003 he got the honor of umpiring for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. He also umpired for 13 straight years at the Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Series in Cooperstown, N.Y. In 2007, he was inducted into the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame as an umpire and in Continued on Page 13
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