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Many questions answered in election, some remain By BILL KNIGHT and JEFF LAMPE
Most questions were answered Tuesday while others remain after voters cast ballots in the 2017 consolidated election. Voted down 284-195 was a proposition by the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District to issue $1.8 million in bonds for construction of a new building for the B.Y.E. Ambulance service. B.Y.E. officer Peggy Gibson was disappointed, saying, “We For The Weekly Post
have not got a plan.” But Gibson said the B.Y.E. board meets again on Monday (April 10) at 7 p.m., when the issue will be back on the agenda. ERFPD President Dave Wagner said, “They need a building. I don’t know what they will do. That was Plan B. We tried to get the (Elmwood Fire Department). They backed out twice.” In other hotly contested elections, Matt Windish defeated Mark Vicary in the race for Rosefield Township Road Commissioner, 229-88.
In the race for Brimfield School District 309 School Board, Brent Graham defeated Phil Molleck 317-303 for an unexpired two-year term. That means top vote getters in the election for four-year terms all earn a spot on the board. They are John Thompson (440 votes), Steve Updyke (397), Dan Heinz (347) and Monte Kenney (307). And in Williamsfield, Tom Kordewick defeated Mary Bush for one geographically determined seat, 314-252. April Bouchez was elected with 404
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for unexpired 2-year term Brent R. Graham 317 Phil Molleck 303 Brimfield School District 309 for full 4-year term (4 elected) John M. Thompson 440 Continued on Page 12
Williamsfield school tabbed for pilot project By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – Williamsfield last Thursday was one of 10 districts in the state selected to participate in Illinois’ first Competency-Based High School Graduation Requirements Pilot Program, according to the State Superintendent of Education’s office. Inside In such learning ap• Fort Street proaches, educators assess work continues. and advance students based Page 6 on demonstrated mastery of • Brimfield specific skills, abilities and hopes to slow knowledge, instead of just traffic. Page 7 time in the classroom. • Princeville “The Illinois State Board projects set. of Education launched the Page 9 pilot program to spur innovation in the way high schools prepare students for meaningful careers and to support Illinois’ goal of increasing the proportion of adults in Illinois with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60 percent by the year 2025,” said Jackie Matthews of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). For The Weekly Post
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ELMWOOD – What some may see as a once-ina-lifetime adventure could turn out to be just the beginning for Jim Grimm, a 68-year-old Elmwood man. Grimm, a retired mining engineer who worked for area coal mines for 18 years, and three companions spent March 24-30 hiking 63 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. “It felt good to finish,” he says. “It was not a ‘fun’ hike. Not pleasurable.” With 34-year-old son Joe, 55-year-old brother
votes and Charles Ingle (338) and Brian Howard (316) also earned seats. At press time, election authorities from Peoria, Knox and Fulton Counties reported the following unofficial results in key contested races (presented alphabetically by community with winners in bold). In Brimfield and Williamsfield school board races, boards limit membership to geographic areas, so candidates’ vote totals don’t necessarily mean they are seated. Brimfield School District 309
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail from March 24-30 were, left to right, Joe Grimm and Jim Grimm from Elmwood, Buck Rolli and Gerry Grimm. The plaque at right was at the start of a trail in Georgia.
Gerry, and 63-year-old brother-in-law Buck Rolli, Grimm drove almost 700 miles from Illinois, parked and had a shuttle service deliver the vehicle to the end point. Starting at the southernmost point of the Ap-
palachian Trail (A.T.), at Spring Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the group hiked north, averaging about 10 miles a day. Every few miles the trail crosses a road, and sometimes there’s a general Continued on Page 8
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WILLIAMSFIELD: One of 10 schools picked Continued from Page 1
“The Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, passed unanimously by both legislative houses and signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner, established the pilot program in 2016.” The 10 school districts are Chicago Public Schools 299 (for Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, Southside Occupational High School, and Lindblom Math and Science Academy); East St. Louis 189; Huntley 158; Kankakee 111; Peoria 150 (Manual Academy); Proviso Township 209; Rantoul Township 193; Ridgewood 234; Round Lake Area 116; and Williamsfield. Williamsfield’s pilot program is a collaboration with the Regional Office of Education to
make the high school experience less about “chasing credits” and more about building knowledge and skill, the ISBE says. Starting next school year, Williamsfield will offer four new, personalized and flexible graduation pathways to complement its traditional high school plan. Students as early as 7th grade will be required to go beyond typical course work in four ways: Diploma+ Associate’s Degree; Diploma+ College Credits; Diploma+ Trade Certification; and Diploma+ Internship or Work-Based Placement. Students demonstrating a proper level of mastery will advance to complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses sophomore year, beginning their work toward Associate’s
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degrees. Partnerships with Carl Sandburg Community College and Northern Illinois University allow for AP and dual-credit coursework on site, online, or on a college campus. Although similar to past efforts at “tracking” students for college prep, vocational careers, etc., there are four differences, said Williamsfield Superintendent Tim Farquer. “One, there’s less difference in rigor between paths,” he said. “Two,
kids choose their own route. Three, our system will include mandated continual enrollment in English, Math and Science courses. Four, it should lead to more internship and work-based experiences.” At press time, Illinois State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith was scheduled to appear in Peoria to congratulate the 10 school districts.
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s School Play – Princeville High School Play “Maid to Order” Friday (April 7), 7:30 p.m. Students $5, adults $6. Matinee performance, 12 p.m. for senior citizens. s Pancake Breakfast – Brimfield Fire Department pancake and sausage breakfast, Sunday (April 9), starts at 6:30 a.m., Kickapoo Fire House. All you can eat, adults $8, ages 6-13 $4, 5 and under free. s Cruise-In – Canton Gear Jammers Cruise-In Wednesday (April 12), 4-7 p.m., downtown Elmwood. Held by Elmwood Development Association.
meeting Saturday (April 8), 10 a.m. at Criative Threads, LLC in Chillicothe. Call s NAMI Meeting – NAMI Mental Ill(309) 472-7085. ness Education Film Presentation “Uns Family Movie – “Tarzan” 1999 verbroken Glass” today (April 6), 7 p.m. ICC sion at Morrison and Mary Wiley Library, North, Arbor Hall Auditorium, Room 111. Elmwood, Saturday Dinesh Sabu present for (April 8), 10 a.m. Popscreening and Q&A. Publicize Your Event corn, water provided. s Free Bread – Free Call us at (309) 741-9790 s Senior Luncheon – bread available at Elmor email information about Brimfield Union Church wood Methodist Church your upcoming event to Senior Luncheon TuesFriday (April 7), 10-11 news@wklypost.com. day (April 11), 12 p.m. a.m. Continues second Tuess Fish Fries – St. day of each month. Patrick’s Church of Elmwood Fish Fry, Friday (April 7). Adults $9, kids $4. CatFuture Events fish, shrimp, sides and dessert. s Women’s Group – Princeville United • Brimfield American Legion Fish Fry Methodist Church Christian Women’s catfish and shrimp dinner, Friday (April group meets April 13, 1:30 p.m. at the 7), 4:30 p.m. Public Welcome. church. Stephanie from the Picket Fence s Paper Drive – Williamsfield Town & will talk on prayer. Country 4-H Club Paper Drive, Saturday s Easter Event – Williamsfield Public (April 8), 8 a.m.-12 p.m., downtown Library Easter Egg Hunt, April 15, 10 Williamsfield. Newspaper, cardboard, a.m. Toddlers to 10 years old. Rain locamagazines, office paper and aluminum tion, Williamsfield School. accepted. s Easter Hunt – Brimfield E-Free s Craft Show – 29th annual Spring Church Easter Egg Hunt, April 15, 11 Fling Gift and Craft Show, Saturday a.m. Children ages 0-12. Rain or shine, (April 8), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Millbrook Town- egg hunting, face painting, refreshments ship Center, Laura. Breakfast and lunch and games. Call (309) 446-3571. served by Laura Winners 4-H Club. Door s Harvest Home – Fund raiser dinner, prizes, free admission. April 20, 4:30-7 p.m. at Yates City s Fiber Guild – Bishop Hill Fiber Guild Community Center, $9.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering local politics. uuu Defeat of the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District’s bid to build a new building for B.Y.E. leaves the ambulance service in a tough spot as far as a future home base. The result no doubt upsets ERFPD trustees, who spent nearly two years devising a Jeff plan that once anLAMPE swered that question and included the Elmwood Fire Department, which has since struck out on its own. So be it. Now is the time to put aside egos and agendas. Here’s hoping those who are truly interested in what is best for the community will agree on the need to build one building for fire and ambulance services in a central location. The taxpayers, it would seem, have already voiced their view. uuu Kudos to the Elmwood school system. Next Monday (April 10) as part of the first Community Day, the school will help prove to students
that they are not allergic to holding a rake or bending over while doing yard work. That’s one welcome byproduct of an event designed to show gratitude to the city and to residents of Elmwood. Elmwood residents in need of yard work or other outdoor chores can sign up to receive a helping hand courtesy of the students. To receive help with outdoor chores – leaf raking, weed pulling, flower planting and more – call the school at (309) 742-2851. In addition to helping residents, students will keep busy cleaning up garbage on roadsides and helping get the parks ready for spring. Our favorite excuse to visit Farm King is here: the annual sale of baby chickens. This year we picked eight chicks (two redheads, four blackand-yellow chicks and two yellowheads) that are currently on display at our always diverse Elmwood office at 115 W. Main St. Bring your kids by to say hello. As an aside, snake haters need no longer fear the office – our milk snakes have all been released. ... While watching basketball games, I try hard not to yell at refs. But when players fail to box out on rebounds, something inside me snaps and makes me yell. So it was
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while watching Oregon fail to rebound missed free throws against North Carolina Saturday night. That made for a title game disappointment, when the Baby Blue Crew won yet another national title – and a poorly played one at that. Yawn. uuu Ever watched a house move? Another chance comes Wednesday (April 12) when the Balagna crews from Farmington will haul the big house at 305 N. Althea to Elmwood’s Fairground Acres. If I ever move again, that’s the way I want it done – just pick up the whole house and leave all the boxes and stuff inside. ... Parting shot: Wouldn’t it be nice to find anything that showed Illinois in a positive light? Good luck. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, since 2000, Illinois has added one new job every two months. During the same time, Illinois has lost more than 309,000 good, high-paying manufacturing jobs. That explains why Illinois at 0 percent job growth ranks as the worst job in the Midwest, with Iowa’s 6.73 percent growth the best among neighbors.
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To the Editor: As I write, the spring election is a few days away. There are heated races for a variety of seats in the Weekly Post area, maybe none more heated than the race for Williamsfield School Board. The good news is we have multiple people willing to volunteer their time to serve on the board. The bad news is we find ourselves split into two passionate groups. After the election, some will be happy about the outcome and some will not. The temptation in all races will be to say this side won and that side lost. Although that may be true, when results are final, I strongly encourage all of us to take a deep breath and refocus on the real reason we should be passionate about
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these issues. At the end of the day, in all our communities, all we want are quality schools, quality roads, quality villages, and a fair tax rate. We want a safe place to raise kids and live life. For me, this election cycle was accompanied by many personal attacks. And although I don’t agree with the tactics some have used, regardless of outcome, I am ready to embrace the message purveyed by Abraham Lincoln within his Second Inaugural Address. Regardless of the race or outcome, I encourage all of us to join me and move forward “with malice toward none, with charity for all, and with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right.” I’ve always believed adversity
makes us stronger. This election cycle, including the November presidential election, has strained family ties and lifelong relationships. It has caused division within our communities. I remain hopeful all of us will openly discuss our differences and actively recognize the deep similarities which connect us all. When we do, our relationships will strengthen and our communities will become stronger than they ever were before. – Tim Farquer, Superintendent Williamsfield Schools Send your Letter to the Editor to: The Weekly Post, P.O. Box 745, Elmwood, IL 61529 or email jeff@wklypost.com. Letters must be signed and include a phone number. where we can contact you. We reserve the right to edit.
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Fort Street work proceeds in Farmington By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – Using a possible combination of Tax Increment Financing revenues and Motor Fuel Tax funds, the City of Farmington plans to spend more than $200,000 on chip/sealing or crack-sealing dozens of street areas in addition to addressing West Fort Street from North Main to Oak Street, the City Council decided on Monday. “The [bidding] paperwork is being sent to IDOT,” City Administrator Rollen Wright said. “We hope to get started in May.” In other business, the Council discussed extending the façade program for a third year, as recommended by the Community and Economic Development Commission, offering inFor The Weekly Post
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Laura man arrested for ‘mudding’ at Peoria track LAURA – Bradley Southard, 19, of Laura on March 28 was arrested for criminal trespassing, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license and obstructing police after a call to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office that a suspicious vehicle was driving around the Peoria Speedway property on Farmington Road and had become stuck. Southard gave conflicting stories about his identification and residence, and was taken into custody.
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In unrelated incidents, four area residents recently reported being victimized by unknown parties who’d used personal information to make or attempt to make purchases or withdrawals of money. • A 71-year-old Brimfield man on March 27 reported to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office suspected identity theft and theft of more than $300 from his credit card after three purchases he did not make were debited to his account; • A 22-year-old Elmwood man reported the unauthorized use of his credit card on March 24 and March 27 by unknown inmates at state pris-
terested property owners in the historic/business district financial support of up to $7,500 per façade with the City paying 75 percent and owners 25 percent. “We’ll cap the City’s [obligation] to $40,000 for the whole program,” said Wright, who said an ordinance for the 2017-2018 program will be considered at the next Council meeting. The Council also heard a final report on the Housing Rehabilitation Program completed with a state grant through the Western Illinois Regional Council. The $340,000 program provided work for owner-occupied homes ranging from a new roof and remodeled bathrooms to new siding and wiring upgrades at no cost to the res-
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ons in Alabama and Florida; • F&M Bank in Brimfield reported the attempted withdrawal of funds from one of a Galesburg company’s accounts, with a man claiming it involved a real-estate transaction. When questioned, he left and tried again at a F&M location in Peoria, where he was rejected; and • A 58-year-old Princeville woman on March 21 reported being the victim of an unauthorized transfer of $19,500 from a retirement account to another account through Wells Fargo.
One injured in rollover accident on Maher Road
ELMWOOD – James Arbogast, 59, of Brimfield about 11:30 p.m. on March 31 was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger southbound on Maher Road northeast of Elmwood when the SUV left the road on the east side, went down an embankment, traveled another 100 feet, crossed a driveway and overturned, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. First responders transported him to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center, police said.
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• Dana Tucker of Williamsfield on March 21 reported criminal damage to property after discovering scratches to the hood, roof, trunk and doors of her 2013 Ford Fusion, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s
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idents. “We’d hope for 10 homes and ended up with eight,” said Wright, whose report showed expenditures as low as $29,000 and as high as $55,000 on applicants’ homes. “It was a good program,” Wright added. In other business, the Council approved a change in the Township Park maintenance program so the City will bill monthly for actual hours worked instead of a flat fee per season. Two previous years showed the City spending less than anticipated in agreements for $20,000 in 2015 and $15,500 in 2016. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com
report. Juveniles are suspected of the vandalism, and police are investigating. • Rodney M. Waters, 50, of Farmington on March 22 was arrested for domestic battery, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. • James Riske, 35, of Dahinda, on March 22 was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the Knox County Jail. • Shelly Dougherty of Farmington on March 23 was ticketed by Fulton County Sheriff’s officers for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended, no insurance, and no valid driver’s license. • A 51-year-old Trivoli man on March 24 reported his suspicions that he’d been victimized in a homerepair scheme at a Laura property. Police forwarded multiple reports on possible home-repair fraud and deceptive practices to the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office. • Everette Koller, 69, of Princeville on March 27 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail, where he also was charged with disobeying a stop sign. • Stephen Corlett, 48, of Brimfield on March 29 was arrested for aggravated Driving Under the Influence and transported to Peoria County Jail. • Marcus Aldrich, 24, of Princeville on March 31 was arrested for retail theft and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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Brimfield seeks to slow traffic near school By TERRY TOWERY
BRIMFIELD – A complaint of “fast-moving traffic” near the Brimfield High School may result in the installation of at least one more stop sign in town, the Brimfield Village Board decided on Monday. Village residents Roger and Shirley Sollenberger wrote the board asking that it consider taking action to slow traffic at and near the intersection of westbound Illinois Street and North Jackson St., just north of the high school. “The traffic from the north coming into town does not see to slow down until they hit the stop sign by the water tower,” the Sollenbergers wrote. “The traffic coming from the stop sign from the south ... also seems to think it’s OK to drive fast up that street.” The Sollenbergers asked the board to consider erecting two stop signs, one on southbound N. Jackson and the other For The Weekly Post
from the north, both at the T-intersection with Illinois. Board President Dan Fishel said two signs might be one too many, but added that “something needs to be done to slow traffic down there and make things safer.” The board is considering adding one sign for the time being, likely on southbound N. Jackson coming into town, and will discuss the situation with the township board before taking action, which could come as soon as next month, Fishel said. In other action during the 30-minute meeting on Monday, the board: • Appealed to residents attending evening baseball games at Brimfield Park to observe posted parking rules. Someone has been parking on the grass and “tearing up the sod” around the field, Fishel said. He said cameras have picked up images of the sod buster. “We’re pretty sure we
know who it is,” Fishel said. “We encourage the use of the park and appreciate those who use it,” he said. “But we ask that you please follow the rules and park where you are supposed to so we can continue to keep the park beautiful.” The park hosts many baseball games during the spring and summer months, he said, including school, Little League and summer league games. The village will strictly enforce the rules going forward, Fishel said. • Went into executive session following the regular meeting to discuss pending litigation on the U.S. Route 150 zoning dispute. Cross Creek Farms and Dennis Gilles are suing the village over rezoning and a special use permit along Route 150. In December, the board voted to rezone a 12-acre parcel from R-1 residential to C-2 commercial for a multi-business com-
plex looking to locate there. Cross Creek President Rita Kress and Gilles, who lives on property adjoining the parcel and who fears it would decrease his property values, filed suit last month aimed at stopping the project. Fishel said the matter continues to be discussed. No action was taken in Monday’s meeting. • Heard that Fishel is “getting very close” to recommending someone to fill a vacancy on the village zoning board. “We have someone very interested. I will update you when I can,” he said.
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store nearby. Also scattered The Appalachian Trail throughout the trail are three-sided day hikers, section hikers (like With roots dating to 1921, the shelters, and an occasional cabin Grimm’s party) and through hikAppalachian Trail (A.T.) is a or lodge. ers, who plan to go the distance route of almost 2,190 miles that The hikers each used two walkruns through 8 National Forests, 6 (which takes about six months). ing sticks to help climbing and deThe trail’s increased popularity National Parks and numerous scending, carried everything they state parks in 14 states from Geor- is shown by the growth of those needed – from a variety of dehywho’ve finished the entire route. gia to Maine. drated food to a lightweight stove On parcels mostly owned by the From 1936-1969, 59 people had and a small bottle of gas – but it all National Park Service, the A.T. at- completed the trail. adds up. Even with a super-effiThe 10,000th through hiker fintracts millions of visitors each cient tent that weighed just 2.1 ished in 2008, and now the numyear. pounds, Grimm’s 20-year-old ber has reach more than 17,000. About 380 members of the Apbackpack carried 49 pounds of Organizers say the average palachian Trail Conference origigear, he says. weight a through hiker loses over nally helped, and now more than “You carry everything out,” he the months-long trek is 30 10,000 individuals and dozens of adds. “So at the end, we had a lot pounds. Most need at least four “maintenance clubs” preserve of nuts and raisins and energy bars pairs of shoes for the whole trail. paths, assist hikers, etc. we just gave to some hikers head– Bill Knight There are three types of hikers: ing out.” The pathways were rough, with Walk in The Woods,” starring feet, then back down,” he says. “I rocks and roots requiring concenRobert Redford and Nick Nolte, the won’t carry 49 pounds again. tration to keep the footing safe. group soon realized the actual hike Maybe 35. “It was not nice walking” he says. would be a strenuous workload. “Everybody said they enjoyed it Besides the walk, hikers must re“It’s very demanding,” Grimm and will go again,” he continues,” – plenish water supplies from pudsays. although we wouldn’t have said that dles, creeks and falls along the way, Plus, the group didn’t change the first two days.” filtering the fresh water as they fill clothes or shower for days, so “it The last day offered the reward of their containers. It’s also a social ex- got ripe,” he says, laughing. “We completing a challenge – and more. perience, Grimm says. didn’t know we Toward the last couple of miles, “You meet a lot of could sweat so tables beneath canopy tents staffed “If I keep at it every people – they pass much. by “trail angels” offered hikers hamspring, I figure I can do the you, then you pass “It’s burgers, hot dogs and more, Grimm them, and you see whole thing in 44 years.” funny,” he contin- says. some at camping ues. “We didn’t “They were churches,” he says. – Jim Grimm areas,” he says. “There look forward to “They had water and hot chocolate, are families with kids, going to bed. coffee and soda and candy bars and hiking clubs, people from other There was nothing to do and you chips and snacks, and they gave it countries (we visited with a guy were still sweating – a cold, clammy all away. They wouldn’t let us pay from Germany who brought his sweat – so it was hard to get comfor anything, but we made a donadog), and a lot of hikers in their fortable.” tion.” 20s.” “There isn’t one mile I’d walk Relaxing at his kitchen counter Magnolias were starting to bloom over again,” he says. “I don’t want looking through photos, Grimm at lower elevations, but most trees to do something over again.” rubs a week and a half’s worth of had no leaves yet, so distant mounHowever, Grimm has made plans whiskers and smiles tains were mostly visible on days for next year, when they’ll finish “If I keep at it every spring,” when spring fog lifted. (Fortunately, with Georgia and walk well into Grimm says. “I figure I can do the Grimm adds, it only rained twice, North Carolina. whole thing in 44 years.” both at night, so the hiking was dry.) “We’re looking at going up 1,000 BILL KNIGHT can be reached at Inspired by the 2015 movie “A feet, then down, then back up 1,500 bill.knight@hotmail.com
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LOCAL HAY HEADED WEST Akron Elevator in Brimfield was the gathering place for a convoy of semis carrying 300 bales of hay to Laverne, Okla., last Thursday to aid ranchers with land burned in spring wildfires. Mitch Hartzler of Princeville organized area truck drivers who donated time and fuel to haul the donated hay. “I want to help those in need because they would help us if something happened here,” said Kevin Bleichner of Princeville.
Princeville street, water-line projects set By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board on Monday took action on issues pertaining to streets, water lines, school reimbursement and safety. Trustees unanimously earmarked $60,000 in Motor Fuel Taxes for sealcoating and patching village streets, conforming to what Public Works Superintendent Chad Gardner said was a three-year rotation for street surfacing. The MFT spending includes engineering fees and should take place this summer. “We’d like to have it done before any further deterioration,” said President Sid Stahl. The Board also unanimously awarded a contract to replace the water line on Cottage Grove Avenue to Walker Excavating of Kickapoo for its bid of $203,658.87, substantially lower than the cost estimated For The Weekly Post
by Bruner, Cooper & Zuck engineering of Galesburg. That project awaits material from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, but Gardner hopes for completion by July 1. Meanwhile, in accordance with an Intergovernmental Agreement with Princeville School District 326 – a pact to make the school district whole for lost tax revenues from Tax Increment Financing districts – Trustees approved reimbursing the school district $221,876.20 based on a final calculation tied to current assessed valuations. For public safety, the Board OK’d renewing the police contract with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement eight hours a day for 2017. The $125,897.88 agreement is $3,369 more than last year, a 2.75 percent increase. In other news, • the Board OK’d an ordinance
making the Village’s current policy on travel expense reimbursement part of the Village Code; • Trustees approved a 30-hour maximum for each two-week pay period and clarified the job description for Economic Development coordinator Julie Delbridge; • Village workers this week are replacing a cast-iron pipe leaking at South Well No. 3 and are planning to replace a sewer pump; • Trustees approved the fire department using a vacant lot at Santa Fe Avenue and Spring Street for a beer tent during Heritage Days in June if a liquor license, dram shop and proof of insurance are provided to the Village; and • the Board donated $500 to the Princeville little league to help the organization maintain registration fees $15 for t-ball, $30 for intermediate ages, and $40 for older players.
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ELMWOOD – Alderman Bryan Davis ran unopposed for Mayor of Elmwood Tuesday, but that night as chair of Elmwood’s Streets Committee, he ran past the City Council a plan for upgrading the city parking lot at the corner of Evergreen and Lilac Streets. The $115,000 project – scaled down from a design first estimated to run about $400,000 – calls for 23 parking spaces after tilling, blacktopping, lighting, concrete islands, a dumpster container for businesses to share, and widening one drive near the hardware store’s shipping container (which will be removed). Phase 1 is set to start immediately. Phase 2 will happen after July 1, in a new budget year. “We’re piecemealing it out between budget years,” Davis said. “We’re trying to deal with something that the city’s looked at for quite a few years.” Work of more than $20,000, such as four inches of blacktop, will be put out for bid. Less expensive work will start soon, with Laser Electric of Peoria proposing $13,188.44 in work including electrical conduit, and Mas Concrete of Maquon set to do $17,553.46 in concrete work. In other news, Police Chief Aaron Bean reported 52 incidents in March, with 37 reports, 10 stops, 7 warnings and 1 Notice To Appear; Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor said Wednesday cruise-ins (set for the second Tuesday of each month) will start next week (April 12), hosted by the Canton Gear Jammers; and Outgoing Mayor J.D. Hulslander said he issued his first veto of an ordinance in rejecting a permit for the VFW and American Legion to have a shipping container for storage on city property after the groups said they were no longer interested in it. – Bill Knight
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FARMINGTON – The Farmington Central Academic Foundation is starting its 2017 campaign and seeks financial support to provide, promote, support and administer scholarship grants for the benefit of FCHS graduates. The Foundation provides a means for alumni, friends and educators to donate money to help graduates attend a higher learning institution.
Elmwood Class of 1967 50th Reunion
Members of the Elmwood High School class of 1967 gathered for their 50th reunion last weekend. Of the graduating class of 51 members, 32 attended a gathering last Friday. Pictured above are: Front row (left to right) Steve Bell, Randy Powell, Buddy Perry, Frank Donath and Dan Leachman. Second row (l to r): John Johnston, Randy Fitch, Bernard Seipel, Jim Gutshall, Ron Cox, Steve Barrett and Ernie Dailey. Last row (l to r): Butch Kauffman, Nick Cowley, Ron Harkness, Jerry Wyatt, Jim Patterson and Claude Smith. Pictured below are: Front row (left to right): Cheryl Binegar Schlobohm, Pat Hudson Vaughan, Linda Caulkins Stegall, Jennifer King Wilson and Peg Bernard Cox. Back row (l to r): Cathy Endres Worlow, Chieko Crozier French, Donna Murphy Neal, Jan LaFollette Putrich, Nancy Bollinger Swadinsky, Sherida Kuck Houlihan, Peggy Harkness LaFollett, Becky Catton Kerner, Anne Hamman Patterson, Julie Jones Hoops and Fran Cochran Ferry.
A break rainy weather let Ryan and Maddie Helle and some 40 others participate in a fund-raising disc-golf tournament Saturday at Farmington Township Park. The organizing committee helped renovate a footbridge and purchased baskets for the course, which is being fine-tuned after feedback from players, and it expects to have raised about $1,000 Saturday, leaving another $1,000 to meet the $14,000 goal for a summer opening. Photo by Bill Knight
Since its formation in 1989, scholarships been awarded to 940 individual students, totalling $682,500 in awards. Last year, the FCAF granted scholarships to 42 seniors and 36 scholarships to current college students. Funds from 14 memorial scholarships, 4 endowed scholarships and 9 annual sponsored scholarships are used in addition to the fund. The 2016-17 Board of Directors
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Steve Updyke 396 Dan Heinz 347 Monte Kenney 307 Rick Linthicum 299 Shirley J. Kellstadt 262 Elmwood 2nd Ward Alderman Kent Stevens 58 Nicholas Paul McElroy 18 Elmwood C.U.S.D. 322 (3 elected) W. Mark Davis 602 Rick LeHew 455 William Frietsch 85 Mike P. Mercer 0 Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District Proposition Shall the Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District, Peoria and Knox Counties, Illinois, acquire and improve land, build and equip a new ambulance building and issue its bonds to the amount of $1,800,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof? Yes 195 No 284 Elmwood Township Trustees (4) James W. Grimm 303 Mark Kemper 297 (Includes some votes from Knox County)
Gene Gibson 275 William L. Atwood 262 Wyatt McCoy 243 Donnie Meehan 180 Farmington Central CUSD 265 (3)
Chad M. Johnson 475 Kelly Brewer 395 Bradley J. Oldfield 386 Debra M. Isbell 382 John Martin 292 Jubilee Twp. Highway Commissioner Tom Heinz 233 Charles DePalma 129 Knox County Proposition Shall the county of Knox levy an annual tax of not to exceed .15% for the purpose of providing community mental health facilities and services including facilities and services for the person with a developmental disability or a substance use disorder? Yes 2,325 No 1,650 Millbrook Twp. Road Commissioner Matthew Perham 59 Michael T. Harwood 34 Millbrook Township Trustees (4) Dennis Whittaker 74 R. Andy Carroll 73 (Includes some votes from Knox and Peoria Counties)
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Doug Whittaker 72 Jerome Weistart 49 Dallas Dean Creason 33 Princeville School District 328 (3) Michael Harmon 370 Grant W. DeBord 367 Ronald W. Streitmatter 365 John William Calhoun 239 Princeville Village Trustees (3) Andrew Ehnle 224 Randy Haley 217 Adam Geiger 215 Steven R. Snyder 111 Rosefield Township Highway Commissioner Matthew L. Windish 229 Mark W. Vicary 88 Salem Township Highway Commissioner Dave Mohr 110 Blake Clark 53 Williamsfield CUSD 210 (4)
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KICKAPOO – George Thomas Beck, 95, of Peoria, a Kickapoo native, died March 25 at Proctor Place in Peoria. Born June 28, 1921, the son of Freeman and Teresa (Nader) Beck in Kickapoo, he was a 1939 graduate of Spalding Institute and a 1943 graduate of the Caterpillar Tractor Co. Apprentice Course, where he proudly worked for more than 43 years. He married Patricia Bienemann on June 15, 1944. They had five children, Steve (Carolyn) of St. Mary’s, Ohio, Therese (Eamonn) Murtagh of Reston, Va., Maggie (Bill Griffin) of Annapolis, Md., Joe (Jeri) of Birmingham, Ala., and Betsy (Randy) Justis of Bettendorf, Iowa. George also leaves behind nine grandchildren; sisters-in-law Elizabeth Bienemann and Sandy Beck; brother-in-law Casey Schmitt; many nieces and nephews; Mary Thompson, a special friend; and his Proctor Place friends. A Mass of Christian burial was March 31 at St. Philomena Church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
John Busch
FARMINGTON – John K. Busch, 61, of Farmington died March 29 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He is survived by his fiancé, Wendy Sparks of Farmington; children Angela (Nathan) Ibbotson of Pekin and Nathan (Janessa) Busch of Pekin; brother Jim Busch; and sister, Sandra Cantwell. Cremation rites were accorded, and a celebration of life held April 3 at the Yates City Community Center. A private burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Elm-
This Week’s Obituaries • George Thomas Beck, 95, Kickapoo • John Busch, 61, Farmington • Roger A. Gilles, 76, Kickapoo • Neil W. Grohs, 90, Williamsfield • Lonnie F. Hutchinson, 73, Farmington • Dorothy F. Kelley, 83, Brimfield • Reuben E. Krigbaum, 94, Edwards • Marianne J. Meinders, 86, Brimfield • E. Irene Moon, 105, Yates City • Clara M. Oldfield, 96, Farmington • Kenneth Scott, 76, Princeville We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.
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Roger A. Gilles
KICKAPOO – Roger A. Gilles, 76, of Kickapoo died March 28 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1940, in Kickapoo, he was a son to Francis Donald and Gladys (Doering) Gilles. He married Nancy Graf on December 04, 1965 in St. Monica Catholic Church in East Peoria. She survives. Other survivors include son Randy Allen Gilles of Kickapoo; brother Steve (Pam) Gilles of Kickapoo; sisters Linda (Joe) Belden of Peoria, and Sharon Graf of College Station, Texas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Roger worked as a skilled tradesman for Caterpillar until his retirement in 1994. Roger honorably served in the United States Navy. A Mass of Christian Burial was April 3 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kickapoo, with burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left online at
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Nell W. Grohs
WILLIAMSFIELD – Nell W. Grohs, 90, formerly of Williamsfield, died March 27 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Survivors include son James W. “Jim” (Deborah) Grohs of Galesburg; daughters Jan (Rex) Gibbs of Gilson and Carolyn (Eldon) Buck of Williamsfield; sisters Mary Margaret Gustafson of Peoria, Louise Siegel of Yates City, Shirley Kellstadt of Brimfield, and Barbara Sandall of Peoria; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Nell graduated from Brimfield High School in 1945. She worked for CILCO in Williamsfield and later in Princeville. Funeral services were March 31 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church, with burial at Williamsfield Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.ruxfuneralhome.com.
Lonnie F. Hutchinson
FARMINGTON – Lonnie F. Hutchinson, 73, of Peoria, father of a Farmington woman died March 31 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Clare “Pixie” (Williams), Hutchinson; daughters Mary Lou (Steve) Schmidgall of Farmington and Linda Hutchinson of Florida; sons Lonnie (Julie) Hutchinson of Hanna City, James (Jodi) Hutchinson of Florida and Thomas (Stacy) Hutchinson of Germantown Hills; 16 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; 5 brothers; and 2 sisters. Cremation rites were accorded. A celebration of Lonnie’s life will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (April 7) at the Peoria Eagles Club Post 265. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be left online at
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BRIMFIELD – Dorothy Flanagan Kelley, 83, of Brimfield, died March 31at home. She is survived by children Patricia (Greg) Madison of Brimfield, Edna Bedwell of Brimfield, Vera Wheeler of South Pekin, Robyn Wheeler of Bellevue, and Arthur “Chris” Wheeler of Glasford; her sister Beulah J. Hyten of Trivoli and many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. A graveside service was April 4 Pottstown Cemetery in Pottstown. Condolences may be left online at www.dignitymemorial.com.
Reuben E. Krigbaum .
EDWARDS – Reuben E. “Gene” Krigbaum, 94, of Peoria, father of women from Brimfield and Edwards, died March 31 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Joann (Tuttle) Krigbaum; daughters Kim (Dan) Schilling of Edwards, Kriste (Ed) Eden of Brimfield and Kari (Ron) Potter of Morton; son-in-law Tom Hartter of Washington, three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services with Military Rites were April 4 at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
BRIMFIELD – Marianne J. Meinders, 86, of Peoria, mother of a Brimfield man, died March 27 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Survivors include sons Rickey (Marlow) Meinders of Brimfield, Loren Meinders of Peoria, Lawrence Meinders of Woodford County, and David (Cyndi) Meinders of Marquette Heights, 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 4 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were April 1 at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, with entombment at the Swan Lake Mausoleum in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
E. Irene Moon
YATES CITY – Edith Irene Moon, 105, of Peoria, a Yates City native died March 27 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. The oldest resident of Lutheran Hillside Village, Irene was born on October 27, 1911, in Yates City to William and Seville Bell (Kay) Thurman. She married Russell Moon on April 12, 1936, in Brimfield. He died on Jan. 30, 2000. She is survived by several generations of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 31 at Waters of Life Chapel at Lutheran Hillside Village. A private graveside service was April 1 at Brimfield Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at
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Clara M. Oldfield
FARMINGTON – Clara M. Oldfield, 96, of Farmington, died March 31 at Martin Health Care Center in Bloomington. Surviving are her children Robert (Sue) Oldfield of Hanna City; Pat (Tom) Duley of Rantoul; 5 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (April 12) at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, where visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Cremation rites will be accorded. Her nephew Tom Harless will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Trivoli Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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PRINCEVILLE – Kenneth Wayne Scott, 76, of Princeville died March 25 at Heartland ManorCare in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Jouett) Scott; children Deanna Orrill Fauser of Peoria and Kenneth Scott Jr. and Cynthia Anderson, both of Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two nephews. A memorial service was March 31 at Princeville Presbyterian Church, with burial at Princeville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com
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EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 4-4:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. Sun Masses: 6:30, 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mon. Mass: 5:30 p.m. Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God
Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
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Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
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WILLIAMSFIELD Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
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R-W hitters,” coach Gardner said. The Lady Princes came up short to Eureka 6-4 last Friday in Peoria on the Louisville Slugger turf. Tied at two going into the sixth, the Lady Hornets tallied four runs. Princeville battled back for two in the bottom of the inning, but stalled after that. The Lady Princes left seven on base for the game. Caitlin Pullen hit at a 2-for-4 clip, while Roberts was 2-for-3. Holt pitched six innings, giving up 10 hits, three earned runs, three walks and striking out four, while Emma Lane pitched a scoreless seventh. Princeville goes to Galva today (April 6). Brimfield-Elmwood After six days off, Brimfield-Elmwood (5-0) won 2-1 over Illini Bluffs Tuesday at the Louisville Slugger Dome in Peoria. Grace LaFollett and Lindsey Stenger scored in the third, Montana Ledbetter had an RBI and Alyssa Roll made it stand up, fanning eight in seven innings. Brimfield faces Delavan at home
Princeville second baseman Natalie Cokel makes a throw to first in a recent Lady Princes victory. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
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Lady Farmers, striking out 11 and giving up only six hits. “It was a pitcher’s duel. Allie was great,” coach Jeni Fauser said. “It was a tough loss, but I was happy with how we played.” Farmington is home Thursday vs. Rushville-Industry. ROWVA-Williamsfield R-W (1-3) made positive strides, especially in the nightcap. In the opener, the Lady Cougars had six hits, including a double by Erin Holder. In the nightcap, R-W jumped ahead 2-0 after two before falling 52. Marissa Miller pitched seven solid innings. Mallory Shea, Bailey Howard and Gionna Ott each had two hits for R-W. “That’s a good sign for us to play Princeville tough. They’re always a very good team,” coach Joel Zaiser said. The Lady Cougars fell 11-4 to Abingdon-Avon at Williamsfield last Tuesday after yielding seven unearned runs. R-W travels to Stronghurst today (April 6) to play West Central.
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P.I.N.: 14-33-135-009 That summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, on or before April 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Kerry R. Cordis Jennie Cordis Boswell CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.385.0054 (f) Attorneys for Better Banks, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Dunlap, Illinois
ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 15, 2017, under the Assumed Name of Colleen Callahan Consultancy with the business located at 9318 N. Old Townline Road, Kickapoo, IL, 61528. The true name and residence address of the owner is: Colleen Callahan Burns, 9318 N. Old Towerline Rd., Kickapoo, IL 61528.
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY J. KOLLER, ANGELA A. KOLLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Peoria County by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Part of Lot 22 in W. C. STEVEN’S SUBDIVISION of a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 11 North, Range 6 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot; thence North along the West line of said lot 115.5 feet; thence at right angles East, 99.00 feet; thence at right angles South to the South line of said lot, 115.5 feet; thence along the South line of said Lot 22 West, 99.0 feet to the place of beginning; situate, lying and being in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 504 W. Spring Street, Princeville, Illinois 61559 P.I.N.: 02-24-202-005 That summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602, on or before April 22, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Kerry R. Cordis Jennie Cordis Boswell CORDIS & CORDIS Attorneys at Law 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 309.385.4616 (t) 309.385.0054 (f) Attorneys for STATE BANK OF SPEER, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Dunlap, Illinois
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID ALAN BRENDER, DECEASED
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CLAIM DAY NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of DAVID ALAN BRENDER. Letters of office were issued on March 13, 2017, to LYNN A. BRENDER of 8921 North Picture Ridge Road, Peoria, IL 61615, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP (NANCY A. SCHELL), 165 East Fort Street, Farmington, Illinois 61531, Phone #309/245-2474, Fax #309/245-2475. Administration of this estate will be without court supervision, unless an interested party requests supervised administration pursuant to a petition filed under 755 ILCS 5/28-4. Claims must be filed on or before October 14, 2017 (being a date not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice to creditors, whichever is later), and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602. When filed with the court, the claimant within ten (10) days after filing his or her claim with the court: (1) shall cause a copy of the claim to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney of record, unless the representative or the attorney has in writing either consented to the allowance of the claim or waived mailing or delivery of the copies, and (2) shall file with the court proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.
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ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 29, 2017, under the Assumed Name of Diamond Cleaning with the business located at 1401 NE Glendale Ave., Peoria, IL, 61603. The true name and residence address of the owner is: Vanya M. and M. Andre Pickett, 1401 NE Glendale Ave., Peoria, IL 61603.
Dated this 30th day of March, 2017. LYNN A. BRENDER, Independent Administrator of the Estate of DAVID ALAN BRENDER By: /S/ Nancy A. Schell Nancy A. Schell, their attorney NANCY A. SCHELL Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP Attorneys for Estate 165 East Fort Street Farmington, IL 61531 Phone: 309/245-2474
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PEORIA COUNTY – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD T. POTTER Deceased
ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 13, 2017, under the Assumed Name of CEM Properties, an Illinois General Partnership with the business located at 21916 North Route 91, Princeville, IL 61559. The true name and residence address of the owners is: Christopher D. Dearing, 14521 West Parks Road School, Princeville, IL 61559; EJJNP Properties, LLC, a Delaware Series Limited Liability Company, 21916 North Route 91, Princeville, IL 61559; Mark A. Meisenheimer, 14515 West Parks School Road, Princeville, IL 61559.
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CLAIM DAY NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of GERALD T. POTTER. Letters of office were issued on March 13, 2017, to JANET S. GUALDONI of 4 Holly Lane, Bartonville, IL 61607, and CAROL A. McGLASSON of 3116 W. Starr, Peoria, IL 61605, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney of record is Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP (NANCY A. SCHELL), 165 East Fort Street, Farmington, Illinois 61531, Phone #309/245-2474, Fax #309/245-2475. Administration of this estate will be without court supervision, unless an interested party requests supervised administration pursuant to a petition filed under 755 ILCS 5/28-4. Claims must be filed on or before September 1, 2017 (being a date not less than six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice to creditors, whichever is later), and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602. When filed with the court, the claimant within ten (10) days after filing his or her claim with the court: (1) shall cause a copy of the claim to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney of record, unless the representative or the attorney has in writing either consented to the allowance of the claim or waived mailing or delivery of the copies, and (2) shall file with the court proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. Dated this 15th day of March, 2017. JANET S. GUALDONI and CAROL A. McGLASSON, Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of GERALD T. POTTER By: /S/ Nancy A. Schell Nancy A. Schell, their attorney NANCY A. SCHELL Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP Attorneys for Estate 165 East Fort Street Farmington, IL 61531 Phone: 309/245-2474
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CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ) JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, ) No. 17-P-108 Deceased. ) NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, on December 8, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to DARLENE B. HERRMANN, of 19222 North Brimfield Road, Laura, Illinois 61451, and BRENT R. GRAHAM, of 9710 Countryside Lane, Edwards, Illinois 61528, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 29th day of September, 2017 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 8th day of March, 2017. DARLENE B. HERRMANN and BRENT R. GRAHAM, Executors of the Estate of JEANETTE A. GRAHAM, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executors 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 Attorney No. 398 Firm No. 675
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Bass biting near the bank, turkeys gobbling By JEFF LAMPE
A recent string of rainy days has made for muddy water in many area rivers, creeks and lakes. A steady string of east winds and rain has kept some anglers and turkey hunters inside. Not all. Because even in the rain, fish bite and turkeys gobble. For instance, all that rain has pushed largemouth bass into a common early spring pattern in many strip-mine lakes. Anglers fishing very close to the bank have reported good catches of bass in shallow grass, including several lunkers. While it can be surprising to catch big bass within a few inches of the shoreline, this is the time of year to make that happen. Jigs are a good option and so are chatterbaits. Some anglers are also reporting good catches of crappie, though most of the tasty panfish are still in 12-15 feet of water and some anglers are struggling to put together a consistent pattern. The big move to shore for spawning crappie has not started in force. Once we get out of this stream of east winds and can enjoy a few days of consistent warmer, south winds, bluegill and crappie should begin moving shallower in south-facing bays. Don’t hesitate once they do. • Turkey time: While weather was not ideal, young hunters made the most of their expanded, two-weekend youth turkey season in Illinois, shooting a record 1,541 birds. This is the first year a hunt was offered for two weekends in both zones. Last year, youngsters shot a combined 1,058 turkeys and the former record harvest was 1,300. Youngsters shot 11 birds in Peoria County, 29 in Knox County and 42 in Fulton County. The North Zone first season is April 10-14, followed by the second season April 15-20, third season April 21-26, fourth season April 27 to May 3 and fifth season May 4-11. • New licenses: Hunters and anglers are reminded that their 2016 Illinois licenses were no longer valid as of April 1. • Record crappie: Illinois has a new record crappie. Whether it is a Weekly Post Staff Writer
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Kyle Binder, 11, of Kickapoo shot his first turkey on March 28 during the first weekend of youth season in Fulton County. The bird weighed 18 pounds and had a 4-inch beard.
Jake Lueken, 19, of Paris, the grandson of Jim and Pat Duthoo of Princeville, shot this massive wild hog in southern Missouri. The boar was estimated to weigh 425 pounds, but an accurate weight was not possible because the huge hog broke the scale.
black crappie or hybrid crappie has yet to be determined. But there’s no question the fish caught on March 28 by Ryan Povolish while bass fishing at Kinkaid Lake in southern Illinois is a record. The fish weighed 4 pounds, 8.8 ounces, was 18 1/8 inches long and had a girth of 16 1/4 inches. Ryan Povolish caught this state-record crappie at Kinkaid Lake in March. The fish weighed 4 The black crappie record belongs to John pounds, 8.8 ounces and was 18 1/8 inches long Hampton, who caught with a girth of 16.25 inches. a 4-8 slab out of Rend alive and will be displayed in the Lake on May 15, 1976. Marcus Bass Pro Shops aquarium in East Miller own the Illinois-record for hybrid crappie (4.52 pounds), which Peoria. Povolish of Carbondale was came from a Jefferson County farm bass fishing and using a Strike King chatterbait when he caught the fish pond on May 14, 2008. in about 6 feet of water. The new record crappie was kept
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after last year placing sixth in the 4x100 (50.75) and 4x400 (4:09.92) and ninth in the 4x200 (1:47.46). All four members of those relays are back: juniors Jordan and Payton Peckham, junior Haley Huls and sophomore Sarah Litchfield. Farmington’s girls (81 points) won a triangular Tuesday over Illini Bluffs (41) and Havana (34). On the boys side, all-state junior hurdler Judd Anderson is back to lead a veteran group after placing sixth in the 300 race in 39.87. Four throwers return, led by seniors John Turney and Casey Largent. And senior Jonah Cecil heads up a veteran distance crew. “We have a solid sprint group that will compete hard and score in almost all their events,” coach Jim Hardesty said. “In the pole vault, we return one vaulter and add a freshman. We have key additions to our team from last season and we are encouraged by the progress they have shown.” Princeville Numbers are up on the boys side, with
23 athletes out. “It’s nice to be able to fill a lineup and having more flexibility in seeing which events kids can excel in,” coach Jon Carruthers said. Senior Scott Snedden is back after qualifying for state in the 200 last year and is joined in the sprints by sophomore Peyton Martin, who qualified in the 60 for the indoor Top Times meet. Candidates to join them in the sprint relays are junior Will Feucht and freshmen Carter Johnson and Cody Thole. Sophomore Andrew Spurgeon is the top thrower and senior Alex Lopez headlines a distance crew that includes sophomore Briar Hilsabeck and freshman Nick Miller. On the girls side, sophomore Emily Green is back after placing sixth at sectionals last year in the 100 hurdles. She will also run the 300 hurdles. Two freshman runners show promise after placing in the Lincoln Trail indoor meet and posting top-five finishes in the lone outdoor meet this season: Sorin Hilsabeck in the 1,600 and 3,200 and Valynn Rinkel in the 800 and 1,600.
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield baseball team defeated Roanoke-Benson on Tuesday, 4-1. Freshman Tyler Wessels allowed two hits in 5.1 innings and got the win on the mound for Brimfield (3-6) while Zach Brandt hit a home run,Ethan Jehle had two doubles and Tyler Baysingar had two RBIs. Elsewhere, rain has done something few pitchers have accomplished: silence the bats of Princeville. In six wins, the Princes (6-1) have outscored foes 68-7. “We’re pretty deep offensively. I think we’ve got eight guys at any given time that can drive in a run,” Princes coach Chris Delbridge said. “We’ve been opportunistic offensively. We’ve done a good job of taking advantage of other team’s mistakes.” A pleasant surprise for Delbridge has been better than expected pitching.
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Strong returnees for track season By JEFF LAMPE
Farmington should have good sprinters. Elmwood has a good distance crew. And cold rain will hamper the early part of the season. Some things just never change on the local track and field scene. Elmwood-Brimfield Seniors Jackson Harkness and Hayden Golemon hope to improve on last year’s state meet. Harkness has already thrown 53 feet in the shotput to place fourth at this year’s indoor state meet – his same placement last year at state after throwing 54-01.25. “And he didn’t break 50 until the last two weeks of last season, so he’s probably about 4 feet ahead of last year,” E-B coach Gregg Meyers said. Golemon returns to the hurdles after placing fourth in last year’s 300-meter race in 39.83. Distance runners are the deepest group for E-B, which has eight candidates for the Trojans traditionally strong 4x800 relay, led by junior Cooper Hoffmann (also a 3,200 qualifier), senior Derek McCoy and junior Trevor Dunkel Weekly Post Staff Writer
Haley Holt delivers a pitch during Princeville’s 7-1 win over Pekin last week. Holt also picked up a win at Williamsfield on Saturday. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
Lady Princes win pair at R-W By PHIL JOHNSON
Weekly Post area softball teams endured another week of wet rainy weather, as indoor practices took the place of some scheduled games. A few teams were lucky to get in some games. Princeville Princeville (6-3) swept ROWVA-Williamsfield 12-2 and 5-2 on the road Saturday. In the first game, For The Weekly Post
Princeville had 11 hits total. Natalie Cokel hit 3-for-3, Nichole Roberts was 3-for-4, and Jessica DeVries struck for a triple. Cokel, Chloe Lane and Chloe Stahl had two stolen bases each. Haley Holt’s pitched six innings, racking up six strikeouts, while scattering six hits and two walks. “Haley was efficient pitching, and Cokel and Roberts are seeing the ball well at the
plate,” coach Chad Gardner said. In the nightcap, the Lady Princes scored three in the third and two in the fourth. Emma Lane had seven strikeouts and gave up six hits and two walks for the pitching win. Roberts and Chloe Lane each hit 2-for-4 for Princeville. “Emma (Lane) did a very nice job of pitching ahead of Continued on Page 16
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(another 3,200 qualifier). New faces bolster the sprint crew, with junior Nehemiah Butler and sophomores Caleb Calhoun and Tristin Simpson showing promise. Meyers said Collin Chaney is a promising jumper. On the girls side, 26 athletes are out – double last year’s turnout. Individual highlights from the Knoxville Quad Meet on March 28 included sophomore Zofia LeHew, who was first in the high jump after clearing 5 feet. Third-place finishes went to freshman Julia Dunkel (800, 2:42.8), senior Regan McFall (200, 29.51) and the 3,200 relay of freshmen Kate Meyers and Greta Inskeep, sophomore Sadie Rumbold and junior Emily McCauley (11:25.28). “We are young and work very hard,” coach Marcy Brugger said. Elmwood (75 points) topped Farmington (66) and Illini Bluffs (24) Tuesday at a triangular. Farmington Sprint relays will again be a strength for the Farmington girls Continued on Page 19