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Thursday June 22, 2017 Vol. 5, No. 17

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Heritage Days draws on decades of experience By BILL KNIGHT

PRINCEVILLE – Hundreds of people are expected tonight through Sunday at Stevens Park here, with activities branching out throughout downtown. And the roots run deep. Besides local band Crabby Pterodoctyl and Midnight Express (with local musician Ralph Krey), the fun features of Princeville Heritage Days will draw on decades of experience and a host of volunteers For The Weekly Post

from throughout the community. “Some time prior to 1900 on the 4th of July, four wagonloads of men went to Peoria to the 4th of July celebration there,” says Julie Delbridge of the Princeville Civic Association (PCA), the fest’s coordinator, citing Princeville Heritage Museum archives. “Three men, 12 women, and 25 children [remained and] decided to have their own picnic. “They hastily put together a town picnic at 2 p.m. that same day. The celebration was so fun that they con-

tinued it for quite a few years thereafter. “Around 1919, sisters Emily Bouton and Eleanor Matthews arrived in Princeville and recalled the annual celebration,” she continues. “At that time it was called the Old Settlers Picnic [and featured] a Chautauqua and home talent events.” In the 1930s, it evolved into the Princeville Homecoming, Delbridge adds, a four-day event sponsored by local businessmen Ed Callery, Red Continued on Page 8

Airport honored

FARMINGTON’S NEW SUPER

Chatterton faces changes, challenges with a smile

IDOT recognizes Yates City airport By JEFF LAMPE

YATES CITY – Dave Shipley’s labor of love may not earn him much money, but it sure is good at earning awards. For the second time in the past decade, Shipley’s TriCounty Airport near Yates City has been named the Private-Open to the Public Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics. The airport also won in 2008. Shipley and his wife, Cathy, own the small airport located west of Yates City and actually live right on the 27-acre property. “It’s a labor of love,” said Shipley, 59, who works as an engineer for Caterpillar Inc. out of Mossville. “I wouldn’t advise going out and trying to get into the business. You’ve got to love the hobby – the sport of it.” Shipley said the airport averages about 20-50 landings and takeoffs combined Weekly Post Staff Writer

By BILL KNIGHT

FARMINGTON – Change is in the air in the sunny corner principal’s office at Dunlap Middle School, where 40-year-old Zac Chatterton is working on clearing out material for his move to the Superintendent’s office at Farmington Central. A desktop and a laptop look a bit forlorn amid some paperwork and increasingly empty bookshelves, but Chatterton is upbeat. Then another change hits home. “This is the first time I won’t be coaching,” he says, his eyes widening but his smile in place. “Not football, not JFL or youth baseball or basketball. When I go to [Farmington] games, I won’t be

Crowds will once again pack into Stevens Park in Princeville tonight through Sunday for the annual Heritage Days activities.

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Zac Chatterton is clearing his office at Dunlap Middle School, where he’s principal, in preparation for his move to Farmington Central. He's set to start there July 1. Photo by Bill Knight.

like the coach or athletic director or whatever. I’ll get to go enjoy it.” Change hasn’t always been as enjoyable for Chatterton and his wife Julie, a nurse at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. True, they met at Monmouth College, where Zac finished in 1999 following his 1995 graduation from Spoon River Valley High School. And there were plenty of “ups” in a 18-year education career some might see

as a whirlwind – or a tornado. After Monmouth, which arranged his student teaching in Galesburg, Zac taught and served as assistant football coach there for four years, then he stepped in as head football coach for another three years. He and Julie and their son and daughter moved to Macomb in 2006 after Zac decided to move from teaching to administerContinued on Page 2

Dave Shipley’s Tri-County Airport near Yates City has been named Private Airport of the Year in Illinois.

per week, though that total will increase in the near future as crop dusters prepare to spray nearby ag fields. “The crop dusters love coming out here because they can do it more economically and can do more spraying per day,” Shipley said. The main airport users, though, are hobbyists – people Shipley calls “home builders.” In other words, people who build their own Continued on Page 18

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FARMINGTON: Appreciation for entire work force Continued from Page 1

ing. There, a third child was born, Olivia, who had multiple health problems. Julie has family in Dunlap and Zac has kin near Ellisville, and when it became necessary to take Olivia to OSF more frequently, family was even more priceless than the team chemistry Chatterton says he loved as a coach. “Eventually, we thought we should move closer to OSF,” Zac says, and after three years as Macomb High School’s principal, he was hired as principal in Dunlap. “That happened in April,” he remembers. “We got a house in May. And later that month Olivia passed.” After the tragedy, the

Chatterton family persevered. Zac finished his doctorate, and this spring, when he heard of the opportunity in Farmington with Dr. John Asplund hired as Galesburg’s next superintendent, Zac said he felt that sense of joy of leading a team. “As a coach, I liked that leadership role,” he says. “I guess I’m a ‘hands-on’ administrator, but I’m no micro-manager. I listen more than I speak. “Sometimes I may be a mentor; other times a manager,” he continues. “Like a coach with a team, I want to encourage them and make sure they have the tools they need. They have the talent already.” A school is like a team in other ways, he adds.

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Everyone contributes; everyone matters. “Who’s the first person a student sees each day? The bus driver. Who’s the last? The bus driver,” he says. “They’re a big part of the school – along with maintenance and teachers and even all the volunteers at different events: the ticket takers and booster club and everyone. Working together, there’s a real camaraderie.” That appreciation for a district’s whole work force has led to mutual respect between Chatterton and the teachers union, he says. “We didn’t always agree,” he says, “but we always had a real rapport.” The rapport inside classrooms is something he misses sometimes, Zac concedes. “Teachers develop a bond with students,” he says. “Even principals can. In Macomb, I was principal for 600 students and in Dunlap 650 and I knew everyone. In Farmington, with more than 1,400 students, I may not be able to build those relationships. But I’ll be visible. I’ll try to get to know everybody, interact with everybody – in the school and in the community.”

As far as ongoing community involvement, the Chattertons remain heavily involved with St. Jude, and Zac lends his interest in working out and running to the Macomb-to-Peoria and Memphis-to-Peoria St. Jude Runs. But he notes that this summer, “I’m getting my bearings” for different challenges. “I was impressed with the Board [of Education at Farmington] and not only how fast they were able to get a search done on their own, with input from the community, but how much they care about the district and the community and work together so well,” he says. “As far as education, I have a strong background in curriculum, but I’m looking at a learning curve as far as the financial side. “Fortunately, Farmington’s been very conservative in its finances and I’m appreciative of that. So I’ll continue to be aware of the challenges and navigate that and get caught up on the state and funding and pensions.” He leans into a cleared conference table and takes a deep breath. And smiles.

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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!

s Heritage Days – Princeville’s Heritage Days Festival is June 22-25 at Stevens Square Park. Carnival rides, food tents, art show, talent show and live music. s Blood Drive – Princeville United Methodist Church has a blood drive June 22, noon to 6 p.m. To schedule a time, call (309) 385-4487 or 385-2266.

s Cruise In – The Elmwood Development Association’s first Cruise In of the summer is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday (June 23) downtown on South Magnolia, West Main and North Rose.

This Week’s Events

s Italian Class – Learn Italian for fun and travel from Kathryn Occhipinti today (June 22) at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Township Library in Yates City. s Gospel Concert – The Collingsworth Family Gospel Group performs today (June 22) at 7 p.m. at Bethany Church, Edwards. s Music show – Brimfield Public Library has a Super Stolie Music Show today (June 22), 10-11 a.m. All ages welcome. s Farmers Market –

Vendors gather in Elmwood’s Central Park Friday (June 23) 4-6:30 p.m. Markets held every Friday through September. s Summer Reading –

time (make a bracelet) is Saturday (June 24) any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morrison & Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood. s Band concert – The Elmwood Municipal Band will play Sunday (June 25) at 7:30 p.m. at Central Park. Concerts continue every Sunday through Aug. 6. s LEGO Club – Brimfield Public Library’s LEGO club meets June 26 from 6-7 p.m.

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Kenny Blum of Ameren presents Electric Design at 10 a.m. on Friday (June 23) on the lawn outside Morrison & Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood. s Free Bread – Free bread available at Elmwood Methodist Church every Friday (including June 23), 10:30 a.m. Free bread available every Tuesday (including June 27) at Harrison Hall in Brimfield at 10 a.m. (309) 696-4542. s Craft Time – Make it, take it craft

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what Clint McKown had hoped for, the 60 or so people who showed up for a Brimfield Alumni Banquet last Saturday did help raise more than $2,400 for scholarships to be paid out to Brimfield High School graduates. And McKown, who organized the event, said he is already planning for the future. “I think it’s going to build each year,” he said. ... Sometimes 9-year-olds just make so much sense. The youngest and I spent nearly 24 hours driving together last week and, after one incisive discussion, I opted to avoid paying toll roads on the way back home. “Dad, why would you pay to ride on a road that is just as bumpy and crowded as all the other roads?” ... Speaking of roads, the Peoria County Highway Department has learned that unless the General Assembly approves a budget by June 30, work will halt on the ongoing Lancaster Road and Trivoli Road bridge projects. That stoppage is part of a statewide decision by IDOT and the Capital Development Board. uuu An effort is still underway to lo-

cate missing photos of Vietnam Veterans for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Virtual Wall of Faces. Of 489 vets in Illinois with missing photos, six are from Peoria County (one from Monica) and one from Oneida in Knox County. To learn more, visit the website www.vvmf.org/wall-of-faces/. ... Parting shot: It says something about the human condition that men will even brag about the amount of rain in their gauge. Then again, this time of year, these popup storms can make farmers plenty of money by providing timely drinks for beans and corn. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com

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GUEST VOICES

Health care costs are what ail us

The best things in life are generally not free. Take health care. When I was a boy in the 194050s, each small town had two or three family doctors. The hospital in the nearby city of 20,000 (13,000 today) was a small, quiet affair where you went until you got well, or died. There was no Medicare or Medicaid. Nor much insurance. I recall coming home about third Jim grade with a NOWLAN flyer for my parents about how a new company called Blue Cross-Blue Shield was offering a policy to cover me for a dollar a month. Those were simpler times. Today my friends and I are “doctorin’” all the time, with many specialists. Construction cranes are frequently seen hovering around the latest health complex addition. Hospitals are generally the biggest employers in town. The advances in health care are coming at us in a blinding cavalcade of change, with our individual DNA the focus of the newest thera-

pies. All this change costs big money. In my youth, health care costs per capita were about 1/20th of a much smaller gross product than today, when costs now soak up close to 1/5th of our annual product. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, annual health costs per person topped $10,000 in 2016 (versus $1,000 in 1960, in inflation-adjusted dollars). Oldsters like me consume multiples on average of what youngsters cost. Though the rate of cost increases has been coming down in recent years, they are still projected to go up faster than our wealth as far into the future as the eye can see. We all demand the best, latest and fastest in care. Many of us, however, do our best to counter the salutary effects of medicine by letting our bodies go to Hell, taking our car to drive across the street, which increases costs for diabetes and other chronic problems. Our health care costs multiples of that than in most other developed countries. The dramatic costs are typically paid by your employer. This makes American business less competitive on the world stage, as governments

pay health care costs in most other developed nations. Governments are, however, taking up more of the cost load. In a few years, federal and state governments will pay half the total, primarily through Medicare and Medicaid. This is driving federal and state budget-makers crazy, pushing up taxes and squeezing the slices of the budget pie going to education, public colleges and social services. Health care costs are also driving a nasty wedge in society between the haves and have nots in the U.S. The present national debate over replacing Obamacare is not about better health care for all, no matter what Trump says. It’s about resistance from the 16 percent of Americans with incomes over $100,000, who pay 80 percent of income taxes, to pay health care costs for many of the 71 percent who contribute less than 6 percent of income tax revenue. Otherwise, why would all the focus be on reducing Medicaid costs for the low-income and not those of Medicare for all of us in the older set? We all have to participate in ef-

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To Carol, my love, my best friend

A poem is due for we two, To celebrate the big 5 Oh! The unfathomable thing is that God gave you to me all these many years ago. The two shall be one that’s how we begun, and now you Are the best part of me! Two minds intertwined over 50+ years of time that’s how God intended us to be. It’s mostly been good with a little bad, but together how great a life we have had. . . . 5-17-17 And now you’ve gone my love to your home up above, no longer in this world for my eyes to see. I write this now as the tears tumble down – gone is the best part of me.

Now I while to see your smile and to hear you call

my name (the way you always do).

Memories past, things that will last, tho you are gone

from me.

You said “goodbye”

“See you in a minute” my reply, As you turned and walk away! God intervened:

“Mortal man - you have had your dream - but now

she belongs to me. Understand it is my plan, the way it has to be.”

Still for a little while I held your hand and could tell

you that, “I love you”

You’ve been the song of my life, my beautiful wife;

our love tried, tested and true!

So as to Heaven you wend – goodbye my best

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Three juveniles arrested in stolen car

FARMINGTON – Three Knox County juveniles on June 17 were arrested by Farmington police for possession of a stolen car after being pulled over about 5 that afternoon. Two Canton 16 year olds, a boy and a girl, and a 17 year old from Abingdon all were transported to Fulton County Juvenile Probation in Lewistown for processing, said Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell.

Peoria County releases May crime reports

The Peoria Sheriff’s Department last week released its Crime Statistics Report for May for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area. The data reflect calls where the County was the primary responder in a case: Brimfield city and township together had 1 burglary, 2 thefts, 4 incidents of vandalism/criminal damage to property, and 1 accident with no injuries. Elmwood city and township together had 1 theft. Jubilee had 1 criminal sexual assault. Kickapoo had 1 assault, 2 burglaries of non-residences, 1 domestic battery, 9 thefts, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 1 Driving Under the Influence arrest, and 3 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 battery. Princeville city and township together had 1 battery, 1 burglary of a motor vehicle, and 4 traffic tickets. Radnor had 1 battery, 2 thefts, and 1 vandalism, criminal damage to property. Rosefield had 1 theft and 1 traffic ticket.

Police reports

• Marcus Aldrich, 24, of

Princeville, on June 12 was arrested for two Failure to Appear warrants and transported to the Peoria County Jail, where he posted bond on one charge and was released on his own recognizance on the other. • William Zamaro, 29, of Farmington on June 14 was arrested for violating drug-court rules and sentenced to three days in the Peoria County Jail. • Timothy Colgan, 53, of Princeville on June 14 was arrested for Failure to Appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail, where he was released on his own recognizance. • Aaron President, 26, of Peoria on June 17 was ticketed by Farmington police for driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle and using fictitious license plates. He was released after receiving the citations, but his vehicle was towed and impounded.

Deer accident

• Adam Sampson of Galesburg on Interstate 74 near the Kickapoo-Edwards Road overpass in Kickapoo Township.

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• Tracey Leigh Yoakum and Richard Allen Ralston, both of Elmwood.

NOWLAN: We can all help cut health care costs Continued from Page 5

forts to reduce health care costs. Here are some thoughts, ranging from the radical to the obvious, at least so to me: • People who take care of themselves get preference in health care. The principle is not much different from that of charging smokers more for insurance. • Make comparison shopping for operations and care possible. In the past, when others paid for our care, we had no need to comparison shop.

With ever higher deductibles and co-pays today, however, consumers have a reason to look for the best deals – yet hospital desk clerks laugh you out of the office for daring to ask. • Get serious about cost-benefit analysis for end-of-life care. Think of the opportunities foregone when we shift tax dollars from education of our kids and grandkids to cover operations that cost six figures in order to extend an elderly life a month or two.

• Shift health care to Medicare for all, as conservative Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, among others, has suggested. This would make it appear that we are all paying for our health care. It would take the burden off business. It would cut administrative costs. You may have better ideas. Whatever, we have to get serious about what ails us – health care costs.

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Olde English Faire this weekend EDWARDS – Two miles south of here this weekend, knights, jousters, merchants and other features will be presented as the annual Olde English Faire opens to the public. Wildlife Prairie Park is once more presenting the Renaissance fair FridaySunday, when live, fullcontact jousting by the Knights of Valour, as seen By Weekly Post Staff Reports

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on the History Channel’s “Full Metal Jousting,” will be a highlight of activities also including booths selling food, goods from olden times, and other specialties. An experience that transforms Wildlife Prairie Park into a medieval setting, the Olde Engllsh Faire starts at 10 a.m. Friday with the Children’s Day of Enlightenment, ed-

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ucational programming for kids of all ages on falconry, armor and weaponry, knights, and jousting. Admission to the Day of Enlightenment is $6 per child and $9 per adult. Tickets are sold online at WildlifePrairiePark.org. Picnic lunches may be brought in and food also will be available from one of the fair vendors. Children are highly encouraged to dress up for this event as one lucky girl and boy will be knighted. Throughout the weekend, guests are encouraged to dress for the theme of the fair in medieval costumes, from pirates and princesses to peasants to jesters and more. Costumed visitors will receive a dollar off the regular admission. Regular admission is $10 for adults ages 13 and up, $6 for ages 3-12, and free for kids 2 and under. Parking is $5. Call (309) 676-0998 for details.

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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

Sunday services: 9:30 am

EDWARDS Bethany Baptist 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

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: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am

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

First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood

United Methodist Church of Elmwood 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

WILLIAMSFIELD FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am

Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God

Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass

Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm

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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church

St. James Catholic Church 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)

YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm

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Cheeseman, Fred Jackson, T.E. Murphy and Earl Weaver. “At its height, there would be a 4H Show held at the same time as the Homecoming,” she says. “Two evenings would feature professional entertainment and the other two nights featured local talent. Political speakers often spoke here in the square, such as Adlai Stevenson [and] Everett Dirksen.” Through the years, food tents and carnival rides were augmented by games

of chance and even a tent for wrestling matches – for men and women. The American Legion for a number of years sponsored the festival, and then the PCA took over coordinating the event in 1991, with help from the Lions Club, VFW, AkronPrinceville Fire Department, local churches, businesses and countless volunteers, Delbridge says. “We usually have some funds left after all the bills are paid,” she says. “The PCA has a general fund that is used to support other

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PCA-sponsored events, such as Community Awareness Day in August, ‘Hotdogs at the Firehouse’ on Halloween, and the Holiday Homecoming in December, [plus] two scholarships given to Princeville High School seniors each year [and] two Princeville Little League Teams. “The PCA – including Rudy Roger, Rich Knapp, Ron Delbridge, Jeff Troutman, Sue Hofer, Kathy Messersmith and Bill German – is always interested in hearing new ideas from our community,” she adds. (The PCA meets monthly at 7 p.m. the second Monday in the Village Hall.) Of course, carnival rides, Saturday’s 2 p.m. parade, the Lions’ pancake & sausage breakfasts Saturday and Sunday mornings, the food tent featuring Masons onion rings and Lions Club sandwiches, and the Beer Garden until midnight Friday and Saturday all are favorites from previous years. On stage, in addition to Midnight Express (7 tonight) and Crabby Pterodactyl (5 p.m. Saturday), performers will include Vacation Bible School Kids (6:30 p.m. Saturday), Julie K. (3:30 p.m. Saturday)

and the Rainbo Cloggers (6:30 p.m. Saturday), plus the country/rock act the Joe Stamm Band in the Beer Garden at 8 Saturday night. Actually launching the whole shebang will be a Seneca Foods presentation on the canning factory and the migrant-worker program, presented at the Lillie M. Evans Library meeting room a block east. Elsewhere, the art show set to exhibit at the LME Library from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through July 3 will have its opening reception there at 4:30 Friday afternoon. There’s a Talent Show at 7 Friday night with 13 contestants as of press time, the St. Jude 5K Run/Walk Saturday morning, a balloon artist and a magician Saturday afternoon, and a Saturday bags tournament to support the Princevilleto-Peoria St. Jude Run. “We are trying to expand on what we did last year,” Delbridge says. “Following the Heritage Days parade, we are concentrating on having family fun activities. We want to have our visitors come to the parade and stay for the activities in the park.”

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Farmington council OKs new hires By BILL KNIGHT

FARMINGTON – The City Council on Monday approved hiring two employees to fill vacancies, and scheduled a community open house next week to present information on a possible Streetscape project in the business district. First, Mayor Kent Kowal recommended 34-year-old Chris Darsham of Fairview to succeed Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell, who’s retiring in August. Married with three children, Darsham earned a law enforcement degree from Western Illinois University and has more than 10 years’ experience, including work as a part-time officer in Farmington, said Kowal, who added, “I think he’ll be a good fit.” Powell and Fulton County Sheriff Jeff Standard both recommended Darsham. The Council apFor The Weekly Post

proved hiring Darsham 51, with Alderman Matt Ulm opposing. In other personnel moves, Public Works director Dave Ehlers informed the Council that two full-time employees left in the last six weeks, and a third employee working part-time is leaving soon, so the department needs at least one new worker. Ehlers, two fulltimers and three summer part-timers remain. Ulm objected, saying Illinois-American Water Company’s eventual purchase of the water system will mean layoffs, but Wright, Kowal and Ehlers said Illinois-American projected needing one less person, so hiring one fulltimer after two have left would be the same. Ulm nevertheless voted no, along with Alderman Ryan Lambert, but the 4-2 vote authorized advertising

for the open position. In other news, Wright encouraged the Council and members of the public to attend an informational meeting about Streetscape improvements on East Fort Street, at 5 p.m. Wednesday (June 28) in the Council chambers. The two-hour Open House will feature city officials, plus representatives from the Peoria engineering firm of Maurer-Stutz and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Farmington’s plan would replace curbs and sidewalks, improve ADA access and add ornamental lighting. In other business, the Council: • unanimously approved adding new Little Tikes playground equipment to Jacobs Park, with the estimated cost of $10,000 mostly underwritten by the David Jacobs family. • Eric Larson, superintendent of field operations for Illinois American Water Company’s Peoria district said “the first big hurdle” in the corporation’s purchase of Farmington’s water system is an appraisal, which is due at the Illinois Commerce Commission at the end of this month.

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Two valuable native pines for the landscape By RON DIETER

When I was a kid, any tall evergreen tree was called a pine. Later, after I had some “schoolhousin’,” as my grandfather used to say, I learned that not all “pines” were pines – some were firs, spruces or cedars. To identify the various species of native Illinois pines, you need a ruler and the ability to count to five. One of the most common of pine trees in Illinois is the eastern white pine, Pinus strobus. The blue-green needles of white pine are soft to the touch and pliable, two to four inches long, and attached along the branches in bundles of five. New needles sprout forth near the branch tips each spring. In the fall two-year-old needles turn golden brown and fall to the ground. The smooth gray-green bark of a young white pine gradually becomes a dark grey-brown, almost black, as the tree ages. Mature trees will display handsome rugged bark with pronounced thick vertical ridges and deep fissures. A white pine happy with its situation may reach a height of 100 feet in a relatively short time as far as “tree time” goes. In fact once a young tree gets established it can gain more than two feet of height yearly. A mature stand of white pines is a pleasure to walk through. The forest floor is a plush carpet of soft pine needles. For The Weekly Post

Although young white pines sometimes have an awkward appearance for a time, they will grow into attractive landscape specimens and are probably the most beautiful of the Illinois native pines. Boughs of white pine hold their needles for several weeks after cutting making them valuable components of yuletide decorations. As a youth I camped out in the virgin white pine forest at the

White Pines State Park near Oregon. As I lay there looking up through the trees catching glimpses of a sea of stars, the pine fragrance and the sound of the wind playing among the branches were mesmerizing. I will never forget my time there and will always be grateful for the memory. Another Illinois native is the red pine, Pinus resinosa, sometimes called Norway pine. Its needles are dark green and stiff, five to six inches long, and grow in pairs densely spaced along the branches. Four-year-old needles are shed in the cool weather of fall. Red pine grows at a slower rate,

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taking nearly 30 years to reach 50 feet. The scaly orange-red bark of young red pines becomes redbrown and breaks into large scaly diamond-shaped plates. Another species, jack pine, Pinus banksiana, also bears needles in pairs, but they are shorter, only about two inches. Jack pines are barely native to Illinois, found mostly in the state's northernmost regions. They’re not particularly beautiful and are rarely offered as an ornamental. Both red and white pines can be 30 feet wide or more when fully grown. I have seen them used as foundation plantings – obviously not a good idea. Since these trees are often displayed with the yews, arborvitae, and boxwoods at the big box garden centers, it would be an easy mistake for an uninformed homeowner to make. Five years is about all it takes for him to put down the pruners and pick up the chainsaw. Tolerant of poor soils, red and white pines can be successfully planted anywhere in full sun. They are excellent choices for windbreaks and screens. White pines are sometimes used as a formal sheared hedge. None of these pines are tolerant of salt sprays so don’t plant them along roadways where salt sprays from passing traffic can burn the foliage. Salt sprays can be carried a considerable distance from roadways in windy winter conditions.

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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, June 22, 2017

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BRIEFS Farmington board OK’d several staff changes

FARMINGTON – Besides hiring Zac Chatterton as its new Superintendent on June 12, District 265’s Board of Education approved several other staff changes. Hired or transferred were: Nicole Buswell (Junior High special education); Kari Franzoni (Elementary School secretary); Leah Ramseyer (English); Robbie Reeder (freshmen football coach); Erin Schaefer (High School guidance and Athletic Director secretary); and Sharee Young (Junior High dance). Resignations were accepted by Jenni Davis (High School English Language Arts), Steve Disler (math), and Josh Putrich (head baseball coach). Also, a Family Medical Leave was OK’d for student facilitator Kelsey Gaslish, and cafeteria workers Lisa Laird was terminated. – Bill Knight

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PEORIA – Bradley’s Deputy Title IX coordinator has received recognition for her work on behalf of sexual assault victims. Anne Hollis of Elmwood, Executive Director Center for Student Support Services, received the Illinois Coalition Hollis Against Sexual Assault’s 2017 Moxie Award. This recognition is given by ICASA to honor strong leadership and advo-

Storms on June 15 damaged this grain storage facility, located 3 miles east of Princeville on land owned by Larry Endress. This is the third time the structure has been damaged by high winds. Photo by Collin Fairfield.

cacy in the struggle to promote the rights of survivors. Hollis leads the student education and training efforts for the prevention of and addressing incidents of sexual misconduct. Vice President of Student Affairs, Nathan Thomas says this recognition is an impressive tribute to the continual work Anne does in very critical situations. “Anne leads with genuine care and concern and our students truly appreciate her empathetic approach,” Thomas said. “ The Moxie Award is an incredible, unsolicited recognition that speaks to the student centered approach which she takes in the important work Anne does.”

McGinnis earns top FFA award at convention

SPRINGFIELD – Devin McGinnis last week received the 2017 State Star in Agricultural Placement at the 89th annual Illinois State FFA

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convention. McGinnis, the son of Patrick McGinnis of Trivoli, works as an assistant herd manager at CC&E Farms in Elmwood where he assists in developing feed rations, selecting herd sires, and managing the vaccination program. Farmington’s chapter also won a national award as winner in the Growing Leaders section – designed to reward chapters that encourage individual and cooperative activities to enhance student life skills.

College honors

Several college students were recognized at their colleges this spring. • Missouri State University named Emily Hudson of Edwards to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. • The University of WisconsinStevens Point awarded honors to Kirsten Perkinson of Princeville for the spring semester.

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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, June 22, 2017

Townships OK prevailing wages for work By BILL KNIGHT

Besides approving Prevailing Wage ordinances, most Townships’ recent monthly meetings were largely uneventful Prevailing Wage laws at all levels of government are considered annually to require contractors to pay workers on taxpayerfunded construction projects no less than the general prevailing rate of wages (consisting of hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) for work of a similar nature in the area where the work is performed. Townships in Fulton County, for example, will mandate contractors using highway laborers to pay them the hourly prevailing For The Weekly Post

wage of $31.29, according to the state department of Labor. In Knox County, the prevailing wage for highway laborers is $27.40; in Peoria, it’s $29.46. Such laws are intended to prevent public projects from destabilizing local markets and to promote local workforce development. By taking wages out of bidding, competition for government contracts revolves around quality, productivity and efficiency without a “race to the bottom” if contractors underbid each another by lowering workers’ pay. In other Townships: ELMWOOD Trustees heard Bill Snyder speak about the condition of

Keyser Road and appeal for help in making repairs, according to Supervisor Steve Conklin. Also, newly elected Trustee Jim Grimm was sworn in and cemeteries and Community Center improvements were discussed. FARMINGTON Road Commissioner Paul Balagna reported that workers installed a new culvert on Park Road, applied new rock on Liberty, Newcomb and Wildwood Roads, and addressed recent washouts on Coal, Diamond Point and Pleasant Hill Roads. Also, a recent tractor fire will require decisions on how to fund a replacement vehicle. JUBILEE Trustees discussed building a building to store salt and cinders. MILLBROOK Township’s park in Laura had it playground equipment painted by a mission group from United Methodist Church members from Dahinda, Laura, Monica, Victoria and Williamsfield and members of St. James Catholic Church in Williamfield. Trustees approved donating $200 to the project. PRINCEVILLE Trustees held a retirement party for long-time township official Marjorie DuBois, who hadn’t sought reelection and left the Board in May. “We congratulated her on her many years of service to her township and community,” said Supervisor Summer Rice. Darrell Fuchs replaced DuBois as Trustee. The board also voted to change July’s meeting to the 18th. RADNOR Trustees last week held a budget hearing and approved budgets of $228,430 for the Town Fund and $616,850 for the Road District, according to Supervisor Philip Cornish. ROSEFIELD Trustees approved spending $30,500 on a new wheel loader after opening bids last

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week. The purchase will be from Hoerr Construction, according to Supervisor Mike Windish. SALEM Township has approved Joyce Warner as the new Township Clerk, replacing Shelby Copple, who passed away Feb. 12. Trustee Paul Noe had filled the duties. Also, Trustees donated $200 to the Independence Day fireworks show in Elmwood and appointed as cemetery trustees Randy Blodgett, Linda Kennelly and Mark Kiesewetter.

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YATES CITY – Rocky Lee Duggins died on May 27, 2017, in Winston-Salem, N.C., at age 57. He was born on Feb. 14, 1960, in Peoria, Ill. He lived in Yates City until 1968. At that time he moved to Orlando, Fla. He attended Catalina Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Boone High School. Duggins moved to Winston Salem, N.C. There he worked in construction and also became active in property management. He was predeceased by his father, James, and his brother, Scotty Dee Duggins. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Duggins of Orlando, Fla. Rocky was extremely gifted in art. He was talented in plumbing, carpentry, and electric areas. He had special abilities that gave him “a special extra touch” to the end products that he created. His personal visions produced fantastic creations. He touched many peoples lives in a very special way and he will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at a later time.

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YATES CITY – Carol Ann May, 75, of Peoria, died at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Unity Point-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on Dec. 23, 1941, in Yates City to Herman and Vada (Crump) Shives. She married Roger May on May 28, 1965, in Ottawa. He survives along with one son, Sam May of Peoria, and one sister, Mable (George) Tanner of Yates City. Following graduation as valedictorian of Yates City High School in 1960, Carol earned a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees from Bradley University and dedicated her life to teaching, lifelong learning and many causes focused on the betterment of the community. She taught at East Peoria Community and Richwoods high schools before becoming an educator at Illinois Central College for nearly 40 years – from 1969-2008. Throughout, Carol made a difference for literally thousands of students, not only through stimulating classes but in her roles as chair of the Social Sciences Department and interim dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as establishing the Human Services program. Despite having retired three times, she also repeatedly came back to temporarily

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fill in at the college. Carol was instrumental in bringing athletic opportunities to girls in Peoria in the 1980s – a time when virtually no sports programs were available. With the YWCA, she developed softball, soccer and basketball leagues, serving as coach and coordinator. In 1982, she helped incorporate and head the Peoria Girls Sports League. After retirement, Carol spearheaded Illinois Central College North Campus community programs for adults, targeting a mature audience with a mix of topics, ranging from cultural understanding to film discussions and historical presentations. Over the past several years, Carol continued her devotion to lifelong learning through many leadership and volunteer roles for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University. She designed many successful OLLI programs – especially those focusing on cinema, social and historical studies – and was one of OLLI’s most respected and popular study group facilitators. Carol was inducted into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame for her work with girls’ sports. Later, upon receiving the WEEK-TV Channel 25 Women in Leadership Award in 2008, Carol was asked what advice she would give to young professionals. She responded: “Be passionate about what you do, but don’t forget to care about the people with whom you work.” Cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service celebrating Carol’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday (June 23) at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Carol was a lifelong devotee of classic movies, so in lieu of flowers or making contributions or memorials, the family asks her friends to take a loved one or a child to a movie this weekend – or soon.

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Shirley McCoy

ELMWOOD – Shirley D. (Arney) McCoy passed away peacefully at 3:45 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017, at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Elmwood. Shirley was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on Sept. 16, 1934, the only child of Herbert S. and Cleora L. (Blackburn) Arney. She married James J. McCoy on Sept. 29, 1956, in Peoria. He survives. Also surviving is her special cousin, who Shirley considered her sister, Kathy (Charlie) Schaeffer of Brimfield. McCoy Her parents preceded in her death. Shirley was a secretary for many years working at Illinois Mutual Insurance Company, Carson Pirie Scott & Co. and lastly for CILCO, Elmwood Office. She was a member of Chapter AO, P.E.O.; Elmwood Senior Citizen’s Club; and past member of Maple Lane Country Club. The family would like to send special thanks to the staff at Country Comfort Retirement Home and OSF Hospice for their kindnesses and care of Shirley during the past several weeks. A graveside service was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Rev. Bob DeBolt was to officiate. All family and friends were invited to attend a luncheon, immediately following the graveside services, at Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood. HaskellHott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials, in Shirley’s name, be sent to OSF Hospice, 2265 W Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615. Condolences may be left for Shirley’s family on her tribute wall at www.haskellhott.com.

Florence Marie Ryan

BRIMFIELD – Florence Marie Ryan, 83, of Brimfield died Wednesday, June 14, after falling ill a week earlier. Born May 16, 1934, to farmers Myron Ralph and Gladys (Oaks) Cox in Wyoming, Ill., Florence married the love of her life, James T. Ryan, more than 65 years ago. He survives.

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The inseparable pair first made a home in Peoria Heights, raising their six children there until the four oldest moved off to college. In the Heights, the couple devoted endless time and energy to the community, in particular St. Thomas Catholic Church. Florence served the parish in every way imaginable, from leading the Girl Scouts to driving the nuns wherever they needed to go. In 1975, their Ryan dreams came true when they returned to their farming roots, moving with the two youngest sons to Brimfield, where they continued their strong community support. Florence was primarily a homemaker, and what a loving home she made. She was devoted to her husband and exemplified the saying: “The best thing a mother can do for her children is to love their father.” Their children witnessed that daily, and all survive her, including: Connie (Dan) McConnell of Dunlap; Keith (Jan) Ryan of Oceanside, Cal.; Kitty (Robby Dobelstein) Ryan of Hudson, Fla; Kevin (Nancy) Ryan of Peoria; Dr. Chris (Dr. E. Hope Gooding) Ryan of Chatham and Craig Ryan of San Francisco. She is “Gram” to her eight cherished grandchildren (so cherished that if you were short on time, it wasn’t wise to ask Florence about them). They include: Matthew McConnell; Ryan McConnell; Kyle Waddle; Meghan (Charlie) Edwards; and Jacob, Lucas, Joshua and Abigail Ryan. Florence was also proud “GGma” to her five surviving greatgrandchildren: Brenna McConnell; Ella, Audrey and Maeve Edwards; and Colton Waddle. Nearly 100 nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and greatnephews also survive. Florence loved attending their special events in life, whether it was a baptism, first communion, confirmation, graduation, wedding or whatever. She and Jim were there for close to 100 percent of them – which adds up to a seriously large number. Florence is also survived by four siblings: Bud Cox; Joyce King; Dave (Mary) Cox and Carol Schaeffer. Her sister-in-law Doris Cox also survives. Her parents and her siblings Sissy Grimm, Miney Cox and Martha Lewin preceded her, along with several in-laws. From an early age, Florence was a sports fanatic extraordinaire. She led her bowling league in average many times and enjoyed her golf league for decades. More than playing, she reveled in watching – any sport. She was a rabid fan of her Cardinals, held Bradley season tickets for years and thought Michael Jordan was the greatest (Steph Curry lately). More than watching the superstars

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play, her true superstars were her family. She lived to watch her kids tease and banter lovingly with each other. And she loved to see them and her grandkids play sports. If they were in a game or a match, you could hear the sheer joy in her cheers – you also clearly heard where she was sitting. If there was a Hall of Fame for seamstresses, Florence would be in it. Pictures of her sewing works graced the pages of Sew News Magazine many times. She was a perfectionist to the core about her sewing, whether it was a doll dress, holiday table runner or quilt for a king-size bed, absolutely everything she ever created was truly a work of art. All of her children and grandchildren will forever cherish the quilts she painstakingly and so lovingly made for them. She was also expert at knitting and crocheting. To sum up her earthly life, the six children blessed to call her Mom borrow liberally from Emerson: “To laugh often and love much. To win the respect of intelligent persons, and the affection of children. To appreciate beauty. To find the best in others. To give of one’s self to leave the world a bit better. To have played and laughed with enthusiasm. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” Thank you so much, Mom, for everything. We could not love you more, and we will try to live up to your successful example ... but, really? Did you have to set the bar so high? Love you forever, Mom, your six favorites. Father John Verrier of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brimfield, Florence’s home parish, led all services for her celebration of life in Wyoming Monday and Tuesday (June 19-20). Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Wyoming is charge of arrangements. If you wish, you may honor Florence’s memory with a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where Florence donated many works she created for auctions. Or South Side Mission in Peoria, where she constantly donated food and clothing she bought at bargain prices, so those in need could get more from her money. Florence’s children commend the nurses and staff at OSF St. Francis. You clearly went out of your way to help with both Mom and Dad, and your kindness and compassion did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you. “A sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven.” – Unknown

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ELMWOOD – Richard “Dick” Hinman, 82, of Tremont, grandfather of an Elmwood woman, died June 16 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Jane

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(Mount) Hinman; son Richard Michael (Annette) Hinman of Rincon, Ga.; granddaughters Nicole (John) Briney of Elmwood and Jennifer Hitchins of Tremont; three great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. A memorial service was June 20 at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Condolences may be left online at www.davisoswaldfh.com.

Ilene Hobbs

WILLIAMSFIELD – Ilene Hobbs, 90, of Knoxville, formerly of Williamsfield, died June 11 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. Born March 24, 1927, in Williamsfield, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia Eastman Maner, she graduated from Williamsfield High School. She married Norman Lee “Shorty” Hobbs Sept. 25, 1948, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in 1989. Surviving are sons Brad Hobbs and Fred Hobbs, both of Knoxville; brother Kenneth (Cheryl) Maner of Galesburg and sister Opal Jean Arnold of Moline. Graveside memorial services were June 16 at the Knoxville Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.

Richard ‘Dick’ Lint

FARMINGTON – Richard “Dick” Lint, 85, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Farmington, died June 11 at home. A 1950 graduate of Farmington High School, Dick met his future wife, Pat Porter, on a blind date set up by friends, which led to their marriage Feb. 13, 1955, in Farmington. Survivors include his wife; sister Joan McLees of Charleston, S.C.; daughter Susan (Mark) Allen of Hazelton, Idaho.; son Michael Lint of Idaho Falls, Idaho; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. At his request, no services will be held. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.

Nelson Martin

PRINCEVILLE – Nelson Ray Martin, 85, of Eureka, brother of a Princeville woman, died June 16 at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen (Wagenbach) Martin; sons Steve (Vicki) Martin of Deer Creek, and Doug (Karen) Martin, Craig (Marilyn) Martin and Todd (Jo Ellen) Martin, all of Eureka; three sisters including Loretta Rumbold of Princeville; one brother; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 19 at Eureka Apostolic Christian Church, with burial at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.argoruestmanharris.com. More Obituaries Page 16

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THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, June 22, 2017

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LARGE GUN AND AMMO ESTATE AUCTION The following estate will be sold at the Millbrook Community Center Building in Laura, IL. The Center is located just of Rt. 78 in the NE edge of Laura, on

SUNDAY JUNE 25TH, 2017 – AT 12:00 NOON NOTE: This is a partial ad. The full gun catalog can be viewed online at www.folgerauction.com. The guns will sell in the order of the catalog with most of the ammo to follow. Some ammo may be sold in between cataloged items. The doors will open at 8 a.m. day of sale with no prior viewings as the auction items will not be brought in until the morning of the auction. All guns and ammo require a valid FOID card. Guns will be held and back ground checked. Ammo may be taken the day of sale with valid FOID. GUNS: These are a few gun highlights. There are numerous other Ruger revolvers, misc. handguns, rifles and shotguns you don’t want to miss. Ruger 22 cal. long rifle Pistol (Mark 11 Target) w/4 clips #21609338—Ruger .32 H & R mag. single six revolver #650-33512—Ruger 17 HMR revolver single six #264-39476—Taurus Circuit Judge 410 ga. NB FW9550—Romarm/Cugir GP/WASP-10/63 (HiCap) cal. 7.62 x 39mm Military stick w/pistol grip and 2 clips—Winchester model 70 30-O6 bolt action w/helia super scope #811239—InterArms 12 ga. double barrel stage coach hammer gun—Smith & Wesson 44 magnum #N458725—Ruger old Army cap and ball 44 cal. chrome revolver #14514790—US Smith Corona model 03-A3 bolt action military rifle #3612826—Winchester model 94 30-30 lever action #4364896—Winchester model 9422XTR .22 cal. #F552038—Winchester 22 cal. single shot rifle w/octagon barrel #99269—US rifle m1 30 cal. Springfield #3425901—Military semi-auto Norinco rifle w/folding bayonet #110896041—many more on the catalog. AMMO AND MISC.: Hundreds of rounds of Winchester 45 colt, 30 Carbine, 22 long rifle, 30-06, and Wild Cats LR. 5000 rds. of Winchester Super X 22 long and some 12 ga.6 shot, 30 carbine, 25-20 and more— Hundreds of rds. of Remington 44 magnum, 45 Colt ,38 special Black trimmed and regular, hundreds of rds. of 223s, 12 ga. 6 shot,44 cal., 30-06, 41 mags, 45 auto., 45-70 and more - Smith & Wesson 38 special, 44 mag. - 3000 rds. of Stinger 22’s - Peters 22 long - 1000 rds. of Blazer 22 long rifle - 45 Colt - 150 sm. lead bars - 2 boxes maxi mag 22 - 223s reloaded - Interarms .30 MI Carbine - Flambear .38 special - 3006 Australian - Double A red wads - Grabber shot gun reloader - old Winchester Super w speed 12 ga. in box - old Kleanbone Nitro Express 12 ga. and box - old Peters high velocity 12 ga. in box - gun powder, reloading supplies, molds, casing and cleaners - 800 rds. Sierra rifle 22 cal - dies of all sorts - some .375 Hornady bullets - 5 grenades - 7 ammo belts w/ 30 cal. clips and ammo - 12 boxes China Sports - old US bayonet 1909 #403432 - 2 sm. bayonet USM8A7 - USM5A1 bayonet Emperial - MP belt w/bayonet, banana clips, canteen and whistle - 3 revolver leather belts and holster - other misc. ammo and items.

Donald D. McCord

ELMWOOD – Donald D. McCord, 96, of Fairview, father of an Elmwood woman, died June 10 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor. Surviving are step-children Nancy (Bernie) Seipel of Elmwood and Ronald “Pete” Hukill of Fairview; three step-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; cousins Larry and Jay Ulm of Farmington; and

other cousins. Services were June 17 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Homes in Farmington, with burial at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

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DAHINDA – Leslie R. Mitchell, 84, Galesburg, brother of a Dahinda woman, died June 12 at his home.

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than $18,000 to be completed. The building became unstable after the west wall of the adjacent restaurant at the southeast corner of Main and Union Streets – known by various names, but for the most part called the Yates City Café – collapsed after a heavy rain. The Board for years has

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considered the remaining structure a danger. A bid to raze the building came in at $47,000, with a $10,000 contingency, Arnold said. “It could be $47,000 – or $57,000,” he said. Insurance covered some of the damage sustained by the Masons building, Arnold told The Weekly Post, but the group alleged that an excavating company removing debris from the restaurant was negligent in work next door. That lot eventually was deeded to the Village, said Bank of Yates City president Greg Wessel. The Masons’ attorney, Peoria lawyer Kevin Wolfe, declined to comment. In other business, the Board unanimously approved an annual appropriations ordinance planning for $995,400 – 87.7 percent of which ($873,900) will come from sources other than taxes, such as water charges. Broken down by expenditures, the ordinance shows $192,300 in General

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administrative spending, which includes $61,000 for buildings & grounds; $78,000 for Police; and $100,000 in Capital expenditures. In Motor Fuel Tax funds, $70,000 is projected; in Road & bridge, $38,600; and in Water & sewer, $455,500. After approving Lon Kennelly and George Murphy as new trustees, two issues were discussed but postponed. First, a water pump outage – which forced residents to use water under a boil order for a few days until Saturday – may be related to a previous pump being struck by lightning two years ago. George Murphy suggested investigating surge protection, which will be considered next month. Next, street projects need a supply of white-rock chips, but the state hasn’t responded to an application to use Motor Fuel Taxes, so the Village must wait for approval. Also tabled were decisions on acquiring Chromebooks for Trustees, a tree removal project, and paying ahead on the watertower loan. In other news, • Public Works’ Chuck Eiker was authorized to spend up to $280 on an air conditioner for the water building, and up to $150 on shirts from Platt’s Printing in Farmington for the Public Works Department; • Village President Leslie Gavelys split the Water & Sewer committee into two, with Boyd Bewley to chair Sewer and George Murphy Water; • starting in August, meeting times will be changed from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. for both committee meetings on the first Monday and Board meetings the second Monday; • Police Chief Randy Benson reported 33 reports in May, with 13 ordinance violations, 15 traffic stops, 11 warnings, 7 citation and 1 arrest; and • the Board approved removing policemen Curt Kramer and John Woolsey from their probationary status to permanent parttime employees.

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COPPER ROOFING 1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The proposed work is officially known as "Gazebo Copper Roof Replacement”. The project will involve replacement of copper roofing and trim.

ROOFING 1.01. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The proposed work is officially known as "City of Elmwood-Hail Damage Repair”. The project will involve replacement of shingles, siding and trim.

1.02. SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION A. Construction shall begin following bid approval.

1.02. SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION A. Construction shall begin following bid approval.

1.03. TYPE OF BID A. Bids shall be made on a lump sum basis.

1.03. TYPE OF BID A. Bids shall be made on a lump sum basis.

1.04. TIME AND LOCATION FOR OPENING OF BIDS A. Sealed bids for the "Gazebo Copper Roof Replacement" will be received by the City of Elmwood until 10:00 a.m. (prevailing time) on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the City Hall, 201 W. Main St, Elmwood, IL 61529. B. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above time and place.

1.04. TIME AND LOCATION FOR OPENING OF BIDS A. Sealed bids for the "Hail Damage Repair" will be received by the City of Elmwood until 10:00 a.m. (prevailing time) on Friday, July7, 2017 at the City Hall, 201 W. Main St, Elmwood, IL 61529. B. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above time and place.

1.05. EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS A. Copies of the above documents may be obtained by contacting Dick Taylor at 309-742-2351.

1.05. EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS A. Copies of the above documents may be obtained by contacting Dick Taylor at 309-742-2351.

1.06. BID SECURITY A. Bid security will not be required.

1.06. BID SECURITY A. Bid security will not be required.

1.07. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS A. The City of Elmwood reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all Bids. Unless all Bids are rejected, award shall be made to the low, responsible Bidder after the Bid evaluation has been completed.

1.07. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS A. The City of Elmwood reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all Bids. Unless all Bids are rejected, award shall be made to the low, responsible Bidder after the Bid evaluation has been completed.

1.08. OTHER A. Eligible contractors shall comply with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Act, (820 ILCS 265/) and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01, et seq.).

1.08. OTHER A. Eligible contractors shall comply with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Act, (820 ILCS 265/) and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01, et seq.).

NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ) PAULINE A. GRUNER, Deceased ) No. 17 P 253 Notice is given to creditors of the death of PAULINE A. GRUNER on May 14, 2017. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to ROBERT SHAW, 1212 North Santa Fe Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is KERRY R. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. 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 22nd day of December, 2017 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. Dated June 14, 2017.

NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LUTHER ALBERT MANSFIELD, Deceased

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Notice is given to creditors of the death of LUTHER ALBERT MANSFIELD on June 2, 2017. Letters of Office were issued by the Court to JOSEPH K. KAPPES, 12301 W. Downing Place, Brimfield, Illinois, as Executor, whose attorney of record is KERRY R. CORDIS, Attorney at Law, 129 North Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. 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 22nd day of December, 2017 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. Dated June 13, 2017. JOSEPH K. KAPPES, Executor of the Estate of LUTHER ALBERT MANSFIELD, Deceased

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On June 20, 2017, Princeville C.U.S.D. #326 in Peoria County, at its Regular Board of Education meeting, passed a PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE in compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Copies of the ordinance were filed with the Illinois Department of Labor and the Secretary of State. A copy is on file at the Unit District Office, 909 N. Town Avenue, Princeville, Illinois. Mike Harmon President, Board of Education

NOTICE OF SALEM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE The SALEM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD has been passed an Ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for public works construction in the District to be the same as those in Knox County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so at the Salem Township Public Library, in Yates City, Illinois. DATED this 12th day of June, 2017. Mary L. Payton, Secretary SALEM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

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aircraft and need someplace to store and fly their plane. Shipley’s only income off the airport is from the rental of 31 hangars. At present, about 30 aircraft are stored at Tri-County. “You know how there’s mini-storage? I’m maxi storage,” he said. But other pilots can come and go without paying a fee to land or take off. “You can come in there any time

with or without permission,” Shipley said. Pilots can turn on the runway lights, for instance, by clicking a certain radio frequency. “It’s like opening your backyard to the public and they can go in and out 24-7 and you pay the property taxes, you maintain it and you are liable for everything,” Shipley said. That helps explain why, out of some 438 private airports in Illinois, IDOT said there are just 29 that are

also open to the public. Shipley’s stands out because he cooperates with IDOT, keeps the facility clean and mowed, stresses safety and is a backer of aviation education. “What’s rewarding about it is when you see little children and you explain what makes an airplane fly or take them up for the first time,” Shipley said. “That’s just a wonderful feeling.”

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IDNR has new deer website; applications due due by June 30 for the second firearm deer permit lottery, which is open to non-residents and residents who did not apply in the first lottery. To learn more, visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Pages/DeerHunting.aspx. Dove permits – Online applications will be accepted from resident Illinois hunters through June 30 for the first lottery for Illinois Free Dove Hunting Permits for hunting at select state sites. Applications may be submitted for the second lottery by resident hunters who were unsuccessful in the first lottery, residents who did not apply in the first lottery, and non-resident

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For diehard deer hunters battling a slow period of the year, it might be worthwhile to visit the new whitetail deer website launched by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The site (www. deer.wildlifeillinois.org) is packed with information about deer, deer management, harvest data and research findings. If nothing else, you might learn something to get your ire up. Consider the following website tidbit: in 2014, almost 230 licensed outfitters provided guide services on more than 37,000 acres to 1,825 hunters Firearm lottery – Applications are Weekly Post Staff Writer

hunters for the second lottery draw, July 7-21. From July 28 to Aug. 25, hunters may apply for remaining dove permits on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8 a.m.Visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove/P ages/OnlinePermitApplication.aspx. Archery deer – The online lottery application period is open through June 30 for Non-Resident Illinois Archery Combination Deer permits for the 2017-18 deer season. Visit www.dnr.illinois.gov/LPR/Pages/Dee rPermitsFees.aspx. Non-residents may apply for one combination archery permit per season.

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and caught a 2.85pounder at a beaver hut and then caught three more off that same beaver hut. We could have caught more there, but we ran out of time.” The Farmers also missed two big fish that could have been enough to “win it all,” Boyer said. The fish they did bring into the boat hit on a white swim jig, a tube and a jig, Boyer said. “I’ve got to give the kids credit. They beat the water for eight hours straight,” Boyer said. “They never sat down.” That made up for a slow first day. Farmington launched 59th, lost two hours of fishing to bad weather and caught just two bass weighing 2 pounds, 1/16 ounce. “The [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers] dropped the lake two feet that week and it was dropping 6 inches a day after that,” Boyer said. “The water

was dirty. It was terrible.” Farmington’s No. 2 team of Coe Jansen and Jarod DePriest also had a limit on the second day, bringing 6-11 to the scales after blanking the first day. That was good for 12th place. Farmington’s two weights were best on the second day. Mahomet-Seymour’s Brok Isaac had big bass on June 14 (4-1). Tanner Nelson of Batavia had big bass on June 15 (3-8). Previously scheduled for May, the bass finals were rescheduled once due to high water levels on Carlyle Lake – then again to avoid weekend boat traffic in late June.

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Farmers fourth Farmington bass team narrowly misses trophy By JEFF LAMPE

CARLYLE – One beaver hut nearly earned the Farmington bass fishing team a state trophy. Fishing in tough, muddy conditions on June 14-15 at Carlyle Lake in the delayed Illinois High School Association state bass finals, Farmington had one of its two qualifying teams place fourth overall. Actually, the Farmers tied for third with seven bass weighing 10 pounds, 5 ounces – the same weight as West Frankfort. The IHSA gave West Frankfort third based on a tiebreaker first decided by largest bass and second by number of fish. Farmington coach Ron Boyer said while West Frankfort had a bigger bass than Farmington on Day 1, the Farmers’ big bass on Day 2 was never Weekly Post Staff Writer

Area All-Stars Win

ABOVE LEFT: Ethan Jehle of BrimfieldElmwood pitches in the 26th annual McDonald’s All-Star baseball game on June 13 at Peoria’s Dozer Park. In the background, Princeville’s Justin Janssen is at first base. ABOVE RIGHT: Dylan Hayden of Farmington pitched a scoreless eighth inning for the North, which won 6-5 thanks in part to two runs by Eric Higgs of Farmington, runs from Janssen and teammate Adam Snedden and RBI singles by Caileb Johnson of Brimfield-Elmwood and Snedden. RIGHT: Gunner Johnston of WilliamsfieldROWVA makes a throw to first base. Photos by Collin Fairfield.

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Aero Van Houten (left) and Austin Mottaz of Farmington caught one of only five limits weighed-in during the two-day state bass fishing championship at Carlyle Lake and placed fourth overall.

weighed. He weighed that bass at 2.85 pounds on his own scale. Buffalo Grove won the team title with 13 pounds, 7 ounces. Mahomet-Seymour was second with 10-12. The Farmers team of Aero Van Houten and Austin Mottaz got in contention for a state trophy by catching one of

only five limits weighed in the entire tournament. Four of the Farmers five fish came off the same beaver hut, according to Boyer. “We caught our first fish at 9:30 a.m. and then started jumping around to areas we had fished in the past,” Boyer said. “We went into one cove Continued on Page 19