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Crawfords opening furniture store in Elmwood By BILL KNIGHT

ELMWOOD – A Fulton County institution may become another Elmwood institution when it opens its doors at the former Hick’ry Stick site on the south side of the square in time for Strawberry Festival here next week. Crawford’s Home Furnishings is a family business, too – one that hopes to make their enterprise part of the local business community. “Elmwood came to us,” said Crawford’s owner Aaron Thum. “We’ve been talking with [Elmwood Economic Development For The Weekly Post

director] Dick Taylor for about a month, plus [Every Little Thing store owner] Tracy Parrish – who worked for us for about eight years – and our goal is to partner with the city and work with everyone to be a good addition here. “There’ll be a grand opening later,” Thum continues. “We’re moving some things in, but it takes four weeks or so for our orders to get here.” The Elmwood store will have furniture and home décor only, including lamps, area rugs, etc., and plans to use the upstairs to showcase its inventory. Like the Canton location,

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Crawford’s Elmwood store will have a coffee area, Thum says. “We like to be a social gathering area, too,” he says. “In Canton we have two Bible study group, a book club and Chamber of Commerce meetings held there.” Customers should expect delivery service within days of purchases, Thum adds. “We’ll be delivering to both Canton and Elmwood to start,” he says. “Probably one or two days a week.” Thum says the Elmwood store will have two or three employees and hire locally. “We’re looking to fit in, to be members of the community,” he says.

MEMORIAL DAY 2015

By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – Groundbreaking for an $8.2 million building project at Princeville District 326 was Friday (May 22), but that was just a middle step. The final one will be a new Junior High School and gym and interior renovations throughout the Grade School and High School. The real start might be traced to last year’s referendum authorizing a bond by a vote of 782-387; or a similar April 2013 referendum, which barely lost, 480-463; or even four years ago, when the Board of Education hired Shannon Duling as superintendent and launched a facility needs assessment. Throughout, the community has been a vital part of the process. “There’s been a lot of community input and a lot of community support,” Duling said shortly before the school’s glee club began the ceremony by singing the National Anthem. “The community is strong. “Princeville has a long tradition of offering an exceptional educational program helping students reach their full For The Weekly Post

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The Thum family is bringing Crawford’s Home Furnishings to Elmwood's square where Hick’ry Stick formerly operated. Pictured are, clockwise from upper left, Aaron, A.J., Jessica and Vienna Thum. Photo by Bill Knight.

Billtown students shine at STEM By BILL KNIGHT

WILLIAMSFIELD – Eight Williamsfield students were among more than 600 students and 40 teachers from 17 Illinois high schools partnering with experts at top Illinois companies to solve complex, real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Challenges last week at Motorola Mobility’s office in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart The Second Annual R&D STEM Learning Challenges Student Showcase on May 20 had the Illinois Science & Technology Institute (ISTI) and nine industry and academic partners assign school groups with realistic problems to help excite them about possibilities For The Weekly Post

As part of the Elmwood Memorial Day celebration, World War II veterans were honored in the annual parade. Pictured above, (clockwise from top left) in the wagon are Vince Hulslander, Lee Zink, Gene Shissler, Connie Dement, Al Dorich and Don Taylor. Not present was George Boyer. Farmington also recognized veterans at various stops throughout town. Photos by Jeff Lampe (top) and Dave Giagnoni (right).

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academic and social potential,” he continued. “The community’s support throughout the planning process and now – as we move into the construction phase – has been instrumental in continuing that long tradition of success at Princeville Schools.” School Board President Darin Cowser also thanked district residents. “The community really stood up for us,” Cowser said, introducing the event. Community member Ann Cordis, who helped the referendum campaign, also praised the town, teachers and students for willingly making sacrifices. “This begins what will be a long siege of disruption,” she said, smiling. “But it’s not unlike the birth process: The results will make all the pain worthwhile.” Construction starts this summer, with most of the inside remodeling to the 63-year-old facility finished by fall, a new gym completed by April 2016, and the new Junior High addition ready by August 2016. The project will entail: • a 9,100 square-foot addition, with six classrooms and a collaboration space to allow the 6th grade to be moved over from the grade school; • a 13,720 square-foot “competition” gymnasium to better host tournaments and bigger events, and locker rooms; • 8,500 square feet of remodeling of current classrooms and science labs; • 6,300 square feet of renovation for

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a new, secure building entrance, reception area, and administrative offices; • remodeling in the grade school to create art and music classrooms instead of requiring classes to meet in the cafeteria; and • replacing hallway flooring, upgrading electrical, adding new gym bleachers and repairing drainage problems. BLDD Architects of Bloomington designed the project, P.J. Hoerr of Peoria is construction manager, and 17 subcontractors will work on it. The project is pursuing LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The years-long process was challenging at times, Duling said. “After the first referendum lost – by 17 votes – we dropped back plans,” he said. “Then we got more of a buy-in from the community as well as the Board and administration and teachers. It was a three-phase plan. This was phase one. The next phase could be an auditorium.” Throughout, the District has kept pace through efforts it could control within existing budgets, such as technology, Duling said. “We have one-to-one Chromebooks for all students from 7th to 12h grades and they can take them home,” he said. “And 4th and 5th graders all have Chromebooks that stay at school.” Addressing dozens of townspeople and students, Duling reminded them that the building project “will take us to the 21st century.”

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s Open House – Steve Huber is retiring after 35 years of teaching in the Elmwood Grade School. Stop by the Elmwood Tap today (May 28) at 7 p.m. to help celebrate.

s Barbeque Competiton – .Brimfield Area Men’s Club presents Smoke on the Prairie championship BBQ competition Friday (May 29) and Saturday (May 30) on the streets of downtown Brimfield. Come see Grand champs of BBQ and local grill masters go head to head. Call (309) 256-0541 or email smokeontheprarie.net s Strawberry Festival – Elmwood’s 27th annual Strawberry Festival is June s Story Time – Luau Story Time held 6 at Central Park from 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. today (May 28) at 6 p.m. at Morrison s Book Babies – Come enjoy songs, and Mary Wiley Library. Children 4-8 rhymes, stories, and playtime with your are encouraged to come for a story and 0-3 year old at Brimfield Public Library game. Call (309) 742-2431. on June 9 from 10:30-11 a.m. s Free Bread – Free bread is available s Art Show – Submit your art work beat Elmwood Methodist Church Friday tween June 10-17 for the annual Her(May 29) at 10 a.m. itage Days Art Show in Princeville. s Farmer’s Market – Canton’s Main Show runs June 19 – July 11. Street farmer’s mars Farmers Market – A ket opens Saturday Farmers Market will be Publicize Your Event (May 30) from 7:30held in Elmwood during Call us at (309) 741-9790 11:30 a.m. at Jones the months of June-Sepor email information about Park. tember on Fridays from your upcoming event to s Scrapbooker’s 4:30-6 p.m. at Central news@wklypost.com. Workshop – Bring Park. your current project s Bus Trip – Peoria and crop with the Princeville LME LiEvening Garden Club annual bus trip brary Saturday (May 30) at 10 a.m. ReSaturday (June 13) in Wisconsin at freshments provided. Bring a dish to Northwind Perennial Farm and Pesche’s share or a sack lunch.Junym. Greenhouse in Illinois at Redbud Creek s Yard Sale – Community Yard Sale is Farm. Cost $67. Contact Corinna at May 30 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the front (309) 657-4229 or of Brimfield Bank. cswalker64@gmail.com s Blood Drive – A blood drive is held at the Princeville United Methodist s Summer Reading – Farmington Area Church on June 15 from 12-6 p.m. Public Library present “Read to the s Well Sealing – The Knox County Rhythm” Summer reading program June Soil and Water Conservation District will 1-July 11. be hosting a well sealing demonstration s Open House – Come see the comon June 15 at 9 a.m. at Moffit Farm located at 1040 Knox HWY 17, Gilson. pleted addition to the Brimfield Public s Frozen Sing Along – All ages invited Library on June 4 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. to enjoy “Frozen” inspired crafts and Refreshments served. snacks while singing along with Frozen s Art Show – Illinois Art League 55 on June 16 from 1-2 p.m. No registration annual Spring Membership show is June required. 5 from 12-5 p.m. follows is a critique & s Gospel Concert – The Midwest Food reception from 7-9 p.m. Then on June 6 Bank is sponsoring a benefit gospel confrom 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. is the second show. cert featuring the Collingsworth family s St. Jude Race – The Brimfield St. on June 19 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Jude 2-mile race is at 7 p.m. on June 5. Church in Edwards. Tickets are $20. Call Check in starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Brim(309) 243-5446. field Football field. Entry fee is $20 per s Golf Outing – Fore the Kids first golf person, $25 on race day. outing sponsored by St. Jude Children’s s Art Festival – Canton Main Street Hospital is August 22 at Oak Run Golf will host the third Art on Main Fine Arts Course. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Scramble Festival June 6-7 in Jones Park in down- tournament registration opens at 7 a.m. Entry fee includes cart, green fee, pin town Canton.

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Rambling through central Illinois pondering national proclamations. uuu Memorial Day is one of many civic celebrations that makes me glad to live in a small town. Oh sure, there are ceremonies in towns of all sizes. No doubt, Jeff many events in large cities are LAMPE well-orchestrated and even moving. But I prefer the homey touch of a small town where kids are handed flags for the parade, where the roar of a cannon makes folks young and old jump and where veterans are honored with the respect they deserve. ... Always on Memorial Day, I think of my grandfather, Elwood Lampe. A WW II vet, he would not speak about the war until his final few years. Then the stories spilled out as if he was unburdening himself. He was and is not alone in that struggle. To all who have labored under the weight of that load, thank you. uuu Kudos to the Brimfield senior(s) who posted their school for sale on Craiglist. But I am guessing whoever made the post is not an “A” student in English. There

were more typos in those six sentences than in this entire issue of The Weekly Past. And with the holiday and a critical 8U baseball game on Tuesday, we put this sucker out in 13 hours! ... Not long ago, Bluebird Herb asked about the diving board atop the elevator in Edwards. We reported it was not actually a diving board, but a deck. Well, the owner has since installed a diving board. Which is kind of funny. I need to meet this fellow. ... I also need to meet the idiots who busted the Little Library placed at West Park. With that in mind, we offer a $100 reward for anyone with information that leads to me having a sitdown with the kids who broke the plexiglass in that Little Library. That is $100 cash money. I just want a chance to chat with the misguided youngsters. ... I am rooting for rhubarb pies at Smoke on the Prairie’s pie contest this Friday in Brimfield, an event I will enjoy this year with my family in tow. Also, Friday is smoked baby-back ribs night, so get out! uuu Congratulations if you emerged unscathed from National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which was allegedly celebrated May 17-23. I say allegedly because in an exhaustive Google search (of 14 seconds) I found no mention of such a national week. Therefore, apply-

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FARMINGTON – A Farmington motorist was injured about 2 p.m. May 21 when the 2010 Saturn she was driving westbound on Illinois Route 116 near Illinois Route 78 struck a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Michael Workman of Industry, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Connie Springer, 46, was transported by Farmington Ambulance to UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center, said police, who reported contributory causes of the collision were following too closely and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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ELMWOOD – The 22-year-old victim of a rollover crash east of here on April 16 had alcohol in his system and probably died before he was moved to a Farmington house, where his body was discovered the morning after the unreported accident, according to Fulton County Coroner Steve Hines. Joshua Fuller, of Trivoli died as a result of multiple blunt-force trauma to the chest and head, said Hines, who conducted the autopsy because Fuller’s body was found in Fulton County. Fuller had alcohol in his system, according to a toxicology exam. Debris off McClellan Road north of Illinois Route 8 in Peoria County was reported to authorities, who responded about 8 a.m. April 16. Fuller was discovered dead in Farmington hours after the crash, which apparently occurred about 1 a.m., but hadn’t

been reported, police said. Later that day, Dillon Nolan, 21, of Hanna City was arrested on charges of improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of drugs, and aggravated DUI resulting in a death, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s office, which also said taht Nolan was driving a 2006 Chevrolet pickup and lost control of the vehicle, which went into a ditch and then rolled onto its top. Nolan reportedly told police a tire blew out, and an unnamed acquaintance retrieved the truck. Police said Nolan was taken to Graham Hospital in Canton and Fuller was transported by an unnamed party to the Farmington residence. Peoria County detectives are continuing to investigate.

Traffic stop results in alcohol charge

PRINCEVILLE – Lisa Maddox, 48, of Princeville was pulled over for a traffic stop about 7 p.m. May 16 when a Peoria County deputy suspected she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, and her passengers were subsequently charged with illegal transportation of alcohol, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. William Choate, 52, Penny Olson, 53, and James Wilson, 53, all of Princeville, were charged with illegal transportation, police said. Maddox was cited for failure to wear a seat belt.

Two stops, three tickets, two impounded cars

ELMWOOD – Local police last week stopped two vehicles in separate incidents, resulting in tickets for no drivers licenses and cars impounded.

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Martin Lapsley, 57, of Elmwood during a traffic stop was discovered to be driving with a suspended license and ticketed, and his 1995 Buick impounded, according to police. He was given a June 5 court date. Leslie McQuellon, 42, of Elmwood also was pulled over for reportedly running a stop sign and was cited for driving with a revoked license and disobeying a top sign. A 2005 Chevrolet was impounded and a June 5 court date issued.

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• Joseph Asmussen, 41, of Elmwood on May 19 was arrested for failure to appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Remona Guiterrez, 38, of Princeville on May 22 was arrested for driving on a suspend license, operating an uninsured vehicle and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jennifer Siefferman, 29, of Laura on May 23 was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and operating an uninsured vehicle, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Clay Chatten, 22, of Farmington on May 24 was taken into custody by Fulton County authorities on a Peoria County warrant for possession of marijuana, arrested for failure to appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

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Brimfield may limit valedictorians BRIMFIELD â€“ Four valedictorians shared the honors at Brimfield High School graduation this month. In future years, there may be just one. â€œReally, we donâ€™t have much of a weighted scale,â€? Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 Superintendent Joe Blessman told board members at the May meeting. â€œThatâ€™s why we ended up with, a couple of years ago, 11 valedictorians.â€? So Blessman is gathering information about the ways other Illinois school districts â€œweightâ€? grades â€“ how they give students more credit for more difficult subjects. Physics, for example, might count more than basic math. Along with learning how classes are weighted, Blessman plans to ask other districts why they are weighted in that fashion. Then Brimfield school board members can select a rationale which aligns with their own thinking. Another option would be adopting a collegiate model, he said. Students could be placed in groups according to their academic achievements: magna cum laude, summa cum laude, etc. â€œIt guess it was starting discussion,â€? said board member John Moon, who has met with Blessman twice on this issue. Both emphasized this is preliminary. Blessman said he aims to come up with options. â€œIn my mind, valedictorian means one,â€? Blessman said. â€œWeâ€™ve never had a valedictorian since Iâ€™ve been here. Weâ€™ve never had one.â€? In other business, the board: For The Weekly Post

â€˘ Approved a change to the extracurricular code and drug testing which would include e-cigarettes. â€˘ Approved the final calendar for 2015-2016 to include snow days, a cooperative purchasing program for the cafeteria which enables the district to get better prices through Peoria County, registration fees which include a 25 percent increase for the family pass to events, from $100 to $125; and a 25-cent-anhour increase for non-certified personnel. â€˘ Board member Scott Bauer asked if the 25-cent raise had always been the same for everyone, since it means those at the lower end of the scale get a higherpercentage increase in wages. Blessman said the district does not want to end up paying $20 an hour for cafeteria staff. â€˘ After an executive session, board members approved some personnel matters. They accepted: the resignation of After Care Director Mandi Carroll; the retirement of Liz McRae and Lonye Gilles; and the 2018 retirements of Lora Nelson and Jim Blane, who will receive a 6 percent retirement incentive. New hires include Melissa Challacombe in the cafeteria; Kurt Juerjens as junior high softball coach; Steve Updyke as junior high assistant softball coach; Jaden Maher as high school cheerleading coach; Jordan Rahn as high school poms coach; Jeanie Jones as high school flags coach; Erin Grider as a second grade school teacher and Carol Gilles as the new After Care Director.

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ELMWOOD – Johnny Wheeler of Elmwood won his second consecutive Big Mushroom Contest held each year by Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc. Wheeler’s winning morel weighed just 5.1 ounces – the smallest in the hisWheeler tory of the contest, said Scot Jehle. But that was the kind of year it was for many morel hunters, who found decent hauls of grey morels but struggled to find larger yellows.

Farmington Township OKs new budgets

FARMINGTON – Farmington Township trustees at their regular meeting May 11 approved budgets for the Town Fund and the Road & Bridge Fund. The Town Fund’s budget is $327,850; the Road & Bridge Fund is $357,800. In other news, Highway Commissioner Paul Balagna reported that spray-patching of blacktop roads by Ace in the Hole, Inc. of Washburn started May 6 and should be completed by now. Also, work’s underway to clean ditches and address the shoulder on Pleasant Hill Road to prepare for re-rocking the road, said Balagna, who added that all Township roads have now been graded and several soft spots on gravel roads are being tackled, too.

Elmwood school board meeting held May 27

ELMWOOD – The Board of Education re-scheduled its May meeting to take place on Wednesday (May 27), when it planned to approve bids for asbestos abatement, plus flooring, general trades and masonry on the Junior High proj-

Dozens of people attended the Elmwood Historical Society’s annual Memorial Day breakfast at the Lorado Taft Museum on Monday. Shown, left to right, are Sherry Kocher, Heidi Schultz, Charlotte Haley and Dee Moody. Photo by Bob Paige.

ect. Bidders and costs were not publicly disclosed at press time. Also, Superintendent Chad Wagner planned to share the Illinois State Board of Education’s annual audit and scoring of the District’s special education and related services, known as the State Performance Plan (SPP). The SPP describes how the state will improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 3-21, as required by the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004. Lastly, the Board was expected to consider an irrigation system for the football field, to be funded through school activity funds and donations.

Farmer’s Market starts May 30 in Canton

CANTON – Canton Main Street’s Farmer’s Market, in collaboration with Spoon River College, returns to Jones Park in downtown Canton this summer starting Saturday (May 30). Farmer’s markets will be held each Saturday through Sept. 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Local growers, as well as students at the college, will sell fruits, vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers, jams, honey, herbs and other locally grown items. Expanded entertainment this year will include music from Nathan Taylor and Friends on June 13, July 11,

Aug.t 8, and Sept. 12 from 9-11 a.m. Food demonstrations are planned for the first and third market each month. To learn more, contact Dana Smith at dsmith@cantonillinois.com, or call her at (309) 647-2677, Extension 1.

Horn, Hanlon among top Bradley graduates

PEORIA – Several area students were among the graduates honored this spring by Bradley University. Receiving the Kalman Goldberg Award was Nicholas K. Hanlon of Brimfield and Cameron Horn of Farmington. Goldberg was a distinguished Professor of Economics, Emeritus. Awards are presented to graduating seniors with outstanding academic performance in the Foster College of Business. Farmington graduate Horn was also honored with a Management and Leadership Academic Achievement Award after graduating with a GPA of 3.4 or higher.

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in research and development (R&D) and inspire them into STEM careers. Starting in 2012, when eight organizations were awarded contracts with the state to link educational and business resources to better prepare students to compete in the global economy, the STEM Learning Exchanges have been coordinated through multiple state agencies in partnership with the Illinois Business Round Table. “Our goal is to better connect students to careers in STEM fields, allowing them to see themselves working in a research and development environment,” said Mark Harris, president & CEO of ISTI, an affiliate of the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition. Since inception, the R&D STEM Learning Exchange has involved more than 1,500 students. In Williamsfield, School Superintendent Tim Farquer expressed pride. “Our STEM team continues to prove that it's not where you live but the quality of your innovative idea that matters,” Farquer said. “We look forward to putting more of their projects into practice here at school and around the community. With teachers like Mrs. Secrist and Mrs. Wight providing leadership, and community members like Laura Hunt volunteering support, we can't wait to see what our students do next.” In Chicago, students demonstrated various skills in response to their schools’ challenges. They built mobile applications to address com-

munity needs; applied behavioral economics to encourage better environmental practices or food choices; conducted a trade study for a missile defense system; addressed civic water issues; increased participation of youth in clinical trials; and created an energy efficient system that can provide reliable power for the community in disaster situations. That last report was Williamsfield’s contribution. Illinois State University’s Center for Renewable Energy originated the task: “How can we evaluate our critical energy needs and develop a prototype or plan for an energy-efficient system that can provide reliable power for the community in the midst or aftermath of a weather-related power outage?” Science teacher Lori Secrist and computer teacher Kathy Wight led the team; Principal Zack Binder accompanies the group and helped prepare them. “These Challenges are a great example of how students can apply their critical-thinking skills now and in the future,” said State Superintend-

Here is Willamsfield’s STEM squad: Back row, left to right: Emily Howard, Ava Alford, Garrett Wight, Hunter Aldred, Kalleigh Clevenger and Jordyn Brownell. Front row, left to right: James Lofgre and Adam Kertz. (Not pictured: Brandon Yelm.)

ent of Education Tony Smith. “By solving realworld problems, students are getting a chance to see their personal value in an ever-growing workforce.” Partnering in the event were Baxter International Inc., ComEd, ISU’s Center for Renewable Energy, Microsoft, Motorola Mobility, Motorola Solutions, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and TGG Group. The R&D STEM Learning Exchange is part of Illinois Pathways, a public-private $10.3 million initiative launched in 2012 to better prepare students to compete in the global economy. Georgetown Univer-

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This Week’s Obituaries • Harry Curley, 65, Brimfield • Joel Garrett, 44, Hanna City • Bette Gleich, 93, Princeville • Kay Hartley, 73, Princeville • Mary Hartman, 92, Washington • Alma Rimington, 85, Elmwood • Alice Sedekum, 84, Elmwood

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BRIMFIELD – Harry W. Curley, 65, of Eureka, brother of a Brimfield woman, died May 17 at his residence. Survivors include his wife Julie, four children and sister Sally (the late Ken) Weeks of Brimfield. A memorial visitation was May 22 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Joel Garrett

EDWARDS – Joel Henry Garrett, 44, of Hanna City, son of an Edwards woman, died unexpectedly May 20 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1970, the son of Jack and Linda Garrett. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Linda M. Garrett of Edwards; sister, Angela (Vincent) Staub of Edwards; brother, Matthew Garrett of Peoria; niece, Brittany (Joseph) Welch of Peoria; and nephews, Joshua and Lucas Staub, both of Edwards. Also surviving is his best friend and companion, Shelley Koenigs of Peoria. Funeral services were May 27 at The Wilton Mortuary, with military rites conducted by the U.S. Air Force. Condolences may be left at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

Bette Gleich

PRINCEVILLE – Bette L. Gleich, 93, of Chillicothe, mother of a Princeville man, died May 22 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon.

Survivors include son Jack (and Nancy) Gleich of Princeville. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private interment services will be graveside in Kewanee. Condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton-AndersonChapel.com.

Kay Hartley

PRINCEVILLE – Kay L. Hartley, 73, of Chillicothe, mother of a Princeville man, died May 15 at her home. Survivors include son Jerry (Rita) Hartley of Princeville; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. A visitation was May 21 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. A private graveside service will be conducted May 22 in Chillicothe City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.

Mary Hartman

WASHINGTON – Mary Kathleen Hartman, 92, of Washington, mother of men from Farmington and Princeville, died May 15 at her daughter’s residence in Morton. Survivors include daughter Maureen Grimes of Morton, and sons Lawrence (Sandra) Hartman of Princeville and Daniel (Vicky) Hartman of Farmington. A funeral service was May 21 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton. Condolences may be left at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.

Alice Sedekum

ELMWOOD – Alice Sedekum, 84, of Creve Coeur, mother of an Elmwood woman, died May 19 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Survivors include daughter Diane (George) Hackward of Elmwood; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Her funeral was May 22 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with burial at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.

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ing a 1:31.09 at sectional and consists of Max Balagna, Cody Jepson, Josh Lozier and Steven Gilstrap. Farmington also rates fourth in the 4x100 (43.54) behind the quartet of Balagna, Gilstrap, Eric Higgs and Jepson. And the Farmers are fifth in the 4x400 (3:27.52) – which saw four teams reach state from the sectional. “We’re pretty happy about their places right now and their chances of making it to Saturday,” Farmington coach Jim Hardesty said. “We just want to be at our best. It’s all going to come down to handoffs. “And we think our 4x400 has the most room to grow and get faster. But once again it will all come down to handoffs.” Other state qualifiers include E-B sophomore

Hayden Golemon in the 300 hurdles. He was one of five to qualify at sectional, posting a time of 40.76 seconds. Golemon stands seventh among 300 hurdlers heading to Charleston. E-B senior Matt Osmulski is eighth in Class 1A after his sectional time of 4:33.29 earned him a second-place finish in the 1,600 at sectional. And sophomore Jackson Harkness is 10th among shot putters after a school-record throw of 50-0.25 for the Trojans. Brad Novak is 17th for B-E after tossing the rock 48-8.25. In the discus, Colton Evans of Farmington ranks 21st (143-4 at sectional) and Harkness is 25th (139-9). Senior Nate Herridge of B-E is 23rd in the 3,200 after a time of 10:05.06, but was battling a blood blister at

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sectionals. Finally, sprinters Balagna (11.44) and Gilstrap (11.47) will both run the 100. They rank 22nd and 24th overall heading into the big, long meet at Charleston. • Girls state meet – In girls state action last week, the Farmington 4x400 relay placed sixth and brought home

medals after posting a time of 4:08.26. Relay members were seniors Kenzie Skaggs, Amber Campen and Allyx Camp and freshman Jordan Peckham. Campen also placed 15th in pole vault after clearing 9-0 and Princeville’s JaNae Knobloch was 16th in the 3,200 in 12:17.768. Bonded & Insured

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Florey’s homer, strikeouts lead B-E as the season has worn on. That strategy worked perfectly, as Florey’s 15th homer of the season was all B-E needed. Just for insurance, Abby Frietsch crossed the plate with a run later in the contest. That was more than enough for Florey, who compounded Tremont’s difficulties by throwing an 18-strikeout no-hitter. “Along with Morgan’s pitching, we put together enough good at bats and made the plays in the field to move on. The girls really earned this tough regional championship,” Lady Indians’ coach Kurt Juerjens said. In the 2-1 semifinal win over Dee Mack, Hannah Baysingar could claim major responsibility for both B-E runs. Strikeouts by Florey (16) were a big part in ending the Lady Chiefs’ season. B-E was to face Beardstown on Wednesday in a rematch of a Lady Indians loss from earlier this season, suffered the day after Elmwood’s prom. The winner advances to face the winner between Taylor Ridge Rockridge and Illini West in the sectional final on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Knoxville.

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TREMONT – Going into regional play with a 26-5 record, one would think the BrimfieldElmwood Lady Indians should be a “shoo-in” to win. After all, they had reached the supersectional one season ago, falling just short of state. But, to the contrary, B-E actually had a monumental task ahead to even survive regional play. First there was a very tough matchup versus a Deer CreekMackinaw team that had handed B-E one of its five losses. Then came a matchup with a Tremont team that was actually seeded ahead of the Lady Indians in its own regional complex. But with lights-out pitching from Morgan Florey, air-tight team defense and timely hitting, B-E claimed another regional plaque and moved on to the Knoxville Sectional. In the 2-0 championship game victory, Florey set the tone by leading off the Lady Indians’ first by going deep. Coach Kurt Juerjens had opted to use the hard-hitting Florey as his leadoff hitter in hopes Tremont would not opt to pitch around her, a popular tactic For The Weekly Post

Princeville The 27-7 Lady Princes earned the right to move from the regional they hosted to the sectional they will host by shutting out North Fulton by the score of 8-0. “Chloe Lane paced our offense and Jordan Kraft led our defense,” Princeville coach Chad Gardner said. Lane reached base three times, while Kraft pitched to 12 strikeouts and no free passes. Maddie Hite added a two-run single for the Lady Princes in their ongoing very successful 2015 season. Princeville is scheduled to battle Galva today at 4:30 p.m. in the Princeville Sectional for a chance to face the winner between Amboy and Ottawa Marquette on Saturday at 11 a.m. Farmington A solid 2015 Farmington softball season ended when No. 1 seed Tremont (27-3) overwhelmed the Lady Farmers 8-0 in the semifinals on the Turks’ home surface. The Lady Farmers’ top pitcher threw with control in walking only one, but her pitches didn’t miss Tremont bats as she surrendered 10 hits. Farmington finished at 16-13 on the campaign.

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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ALICE E. SHERMAN, on April 15, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to JOANNE S. HATHWAY, of 761 Knox Road 2000 E, Yates City, Illinois 61572, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 20th day of November, 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 18th day of May, 2015. LINDA S. KERSH and LAWRENCE WAYNE KERSH, Executors of the Estate of BRUCE J. HOWARD, 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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DATED this 30th day of April, 2015. JOANNE S. HATHWAY, Executor of the Estate of ALICE E. SHERMAN, 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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Roseville, but RBI hits from Jake Roberts and Houlihan in the sixth all but ended MR’s hopes to move on. Cuevas pitched to a performance of five scattered hits, one free pass, and five strikeouts. “They weren’t really able to hit Carson,” Porter said. Princeville The 24-4 Princes rediscovered their offense at the Midland Regionals with a 7-1 championship game victory over Henry. That sealed a spot in the sectionals at Illinois Wesleyan University. Princeville was to face Illini Bluffs Wednesday for the chance to advance to the sectional finals Saturday at 11 a.m. against the winner between Abingdon-Avon and Roanoke-Benson. With ace pitcher Mitch Janssen on his way to a 19-strikeout performance in the sixth and a 3-1 lead in the regional final, Princeville collected four runs without hitting the ball out of the infield.

“We had two bunt hits, a successful squeeze with Brandon Crose bunting in Trenton Kielion, and Thomas Smith stealing home, for a four-run inning to put the game away. It was nice to see the balance in our offense,” Princeville coach Chris Delbridge said. In the semifinal, three straight long balls in the first by Janssen, Austin Brodine and Mikey Sheets buried Midland. Janssen came back with another home run in the second inning. A nine-run bottom of the fourth by Princeville made it a fiveinning game with a final score of 18-1. Cole Hartley and Brett Down handled the pitching duties with Hartley collecting the win. Along with all the home runs, Luke Cokel had a 3-for-3 hitting performance in the win. Farmington The 14-16 Farmers came in with some final season statistics in which Jacob Settles had an impressive .338 batting average, with 22 of his 23

hits being singles. Caleb Fruendt was the on-base leader at .390. Jacob Ruchotzke led in the RBI department with 13, while Trey Swearingen led in total hits with 25, and Reid Berry swiped the most bases with eight. ROWVA-Williamsfield After fighting back to take the lead, the Cougars ended their first co-op season with a very tough loss to United in the semifinals of the host team’s regional by a score of 7-6. “With the 6-4 lead and two outs in the bottom of the sixth and a 1-2 count to their number nine hitter, we ended up walking the hitter, then walked the leadoff batter. “United then got a tworun triple, followed by an RBI single. We went down in the seventh. That was a tough way to lose,” R-W coach John Clark said. R-W finished 14-18. Corner infielder Ethen Hunt, shortstop Tim Lynn, pitcher Easton Beard, leftfielder Tyler

Members of the Brimfield-Elmwood softball team pose with their 2015 regional championship plaque. Front Row (left to right) Hannah Huber, Kendra Gorham, Hannah Baysingar, Ryleigh Keith, Morgan Florey, Abby Frietsch; Middle Row (l to r) Holly Stratton, Alyssa Roll, Grace LaFollett, Gracie Scherler, Haylie Rodgers, Allison Pillman, Morgan Ledbetter, Kennedy Dura; Back Row (l to r) Coaches Joe Bolen and Kurt Juerjens . not pictured coach Guin Rhodes.

Members of the Brimfield-Elmwood baseball team pose with their 2015 regional championship plaque. Front Row (left to right) Sam Hedrick, Brayton Metz, Tyler Bunting, Jace Swietek, Zachary Roling, Ryan Smith, Michael Houlihan, Tucker Blum, Zach Brandt; Back Row (l to r) Coach Brandon Porter, Coach Moushon, Austin Sims, Kyle Totton, Jake Roberts, Carson Cuevas, Brett Gilles, Brad Demmin, Brian Gilles, Coach Coyle.

Jones, and rightfielder Wyatt Brodie will be lost to graduation. The team will return top pitcher Garrett Wight, slugger Zach Smith, centerfielder Jack Craig and freshman Charlie Gibbons, who hit at a 9-for-13 clip in the final four games of the season.

Members of the Princeville baseball team pose with their 2015 regional championship plaque. Front Row (left to right) Luke Cokel, Trenton Kielion, Reid Stahl, Tom Smith, Zac Simmons, Tanner Bedwell, Zac Harrison, Brandon Crose, Noah Garner, Cole Hartley; Back Row (l to r) Head Coach - Chris Delbridge, Asst. Coach - Bill Phelps, Matt Thole, Austin Brodine, Tim Hefler, Mitchell Janssen, Michael Sheets, Jeff Waters, Brett Down, Corey Slavens, Asst. Coach - Greg Down, Asst. Coach Larry Simmons.

Members of the Princeville softball team pose with their 2015 regional championship plaque. Front Row (left to right) Chloe Lane, Molly Davis, Chelsea Gardner, Natalie Cokel, Caitlin Pullen, Natalie Dominguez and Jordan Kellar; Middle Row (l to r) Coach Lori Cave, Melissa Martin, Nichole Roberts, Haley Holt, Maddie Hite, Brooke Gardner, Paige Lane, Jordan Kraft, Karlen Sandall, Madison Roe and Jessica Devries; Back Row (l to r) Coaches Chad Gardner, Brian Holt and Eric Lane.

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A quartet of regional champs Brimfield-Elmwood, Princeville teams win By PHIL JOHNSON

PRINCEVILLE – Last week was a time for championships for Brimfield-Elmwood and Princeville ball teams. The baseball and softball teams at both local schools won regional championships and advanced to this week’s sectional round. Here’s how it happened. BASEBALL Brimfield-Elmwood Brimfield-Elmwood won its second straight regional and sixth since the beginning of the 2000s with a decisive 11-4 win over Monmouth United. The 21-13 Indians scored eight in the first three innings on Saturday to reach the sectional, also to be played at Monmouth College. B-E was to face Illini West on Wednesday at

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Four relays are likely the best bet for local teams heading into the state track meet today and Thursday. Photo by Dave Giagnoni.

Relays best bet for state meet By JEFF LAMPE

A quartet of top-rated relays head up the local contingent of track athletes headed to the state track meet today and – hopefully – Saturday. All four relays rank among the top five in their respective events, headed by ElmwoodBrimfield’s 4x800 quartet of Matt Osmulski, Nate Herridge, Kelly Hoffmann and Derek McCoy, whose second-place time of 8:11.88 also ranks secWeekly Post Staff Writer

Boys State • Prelims are today at Eastern Illinois University and those who advance run Saturday in the finals at O’Brien Stadium.

ond in the state heading into today’s Class 1A preliminaries. Oneida ROWVA has the top time in 8:11.35, but there could be others laying in the weeds. “They dropped 23 seconds from their best, so that was fantastic,” E-B

coach Gregg Meyers said. “But it doesn’t mean much. Somebody might have run an 8:15 and they were not even pushed. If we can run in the 8:05 range, we have a chance to be in the top five.” Farmington has three relays that fared well at sectional last Friday and are ranked in the top five among qualifiers for the state meet. The 4x200 is ranked best at second after postContinued on Page 13

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• Morgan Florey was a one-woman wrecking crew for Brimfield-Elmwood last week. Page 14.

Brett Gilles helped plate a run in the regional final for Brimfield-Elmwood.

4:30 p.m. in hopes of playing in Saturday’s sectional final at 10 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Park. Against United, doubles by Michael Houlihan and Brian Gilles helped to get runs in the first, while a Carson Cuevas two-run home run increased the B-E advantage in the second frame. It was Kyle Totton

who had the the big hit in the third, a two-run double that had United seeing the end of their season approaching fast. Tucker Blum was very adequate pitching innings three through seven to record the victory. “We hit the ball hard today and played good defense to avenge the difficult early season loss to United. This one was the most important of the two matchups. The guys are playing good now, when it really counts,” Indians coach Brandon Porter said. To get to the regional championship game, BE had to beat upsetminded Monmouth Continued on Page 15