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Elmwood school board considering construction By JEFF LAMPE
ELMWOOD – The Elmwood School District may be getting another facelift. Actually, the proposed project discussed Monday’s meeting of the school board would involve a complete remodel of the high school and new construction that includes a cafeteria addition, new district offices, restrooms, concession stands and new parking lots on the east and west sides of the current building. School board members present Weekly Post Staff Writer
voted unanimously to award a contract for architectural work to DKA of Peoria. But board member Mark Davis stressed that if the state budget situation worsens, the district does not have to move ahead with Phase II construction, estimated to cost $7 million. Phase I work on the new junior high was completed this spring. “There’s going to be a point where we either push the plug in or pull it out,” Davis said. “But we need to keep moving ahead until we
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know where we’re at.” Funding for the project could come from the issuance of bonds through the local levy process, said Chad Wagner, District 322 superintendent. “Each Unit District (K-12) is allowed a bond to debt ratio of 13.8 percent of their overall Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV),” Wagner said. “Elmwood’s approximate EAV is just over $79 million, which means we can bond out just under $11 million without having to go to
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Two things I really enjoy in the summer time are fresh corn on the cob and homemade cherry pie. It’s a little early for local corn. My friend, Jimmy Buckley, who runs the Garden Spot vegetable farm west of Princeville, says he will have sweet corn in a couple weeks. I can’t wait. I have butter and salt on standby. I have already enjoyed a piece (a couple, actually) of fresh homemade cherry pie. For Father’s Day, my daughter Rebecca made cherry pie and homemade ice cream to top it off. In our family a cherry pie is considered a delicacy and making one is almost a saFor The Weekly Post
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Summer delights: pie & corn By RON DIETER
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield School District gained a new high school girls’ basketball coach and lost a long-serving School Board member all within a matter of a minutes at Wednesday’s board meeting. Maribeth Dura, a School Board member since 2002 and the junior high school girls’ basketball coach for nine years, resigned from those positions after being named the high school girls’ coach by the board. Dura replaces long-time Brimfield girls’ Coach Jim Blane, who retired after the 2015-16 season. The actions came at the end of a short open board meeting following a 55minute executive session on personnel. During the 20-minute open session, the board also approved a three-year teachers’ collective bargaining agreement, as well as salary increases for other staff. The short gathering marked Superintendent/Principal Joe Blessman’s last meeting before his departure to become superintendent at Orion effective July 1.
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This is a preliminary architect’s sketch of a possible new entrance to the east side of the Elmwood school. The entrance could be built under Phase II of construction currently being considered by the school board.
Dean Troutman started a 500mile walk to Memphis on Sunday after media interviews with the likes of Kelsie Thorud of WEEK 25 (at right). Troutman is walking to raise money for St. Jude and plans to complete his journey in early August. “I wanted to do something for the kids of St. Jude, and I needed some exercise,” said Troutman, who last year walked 700 miles to raise money for Troutman Park. To donate or follow Dean, visit troutmanstrek.pbworks.com. Photos by Collin Fairfield.
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Dura’s coaching appointment was unanimous – with the exception of her own abstention. Acceptance of her resignation from the board received nay votes from board members Constance Johnson and Dave Harmon. “I don’t think she should have been compelled to make a choice,” Harmon said before the vote, joining other board members in expressing appreciation for her service on the board. In her resignation letter, Dura cited focus on students, fiscal responsibility and the completion of major construction projects as among district accomplishments in which she takes pride during her time on the board. After presenting his final report to board, Blessman said it had been “a good four years in which I feel the schools have done well, and thanks to the teachers and staff, I feel like the kids have done well.” Several board members individually thanked Blessman for his work
and wished him well in his new position. The contract with the Brimfield Education Association calls for 2 percent to 3 percent salary increases in 2016-17; 2.5-3.25 percent in 2017-18; and 2.5-3 percent in 201819, with the precise amounts dependent on length of service. The board also approved salary increases for non-certified personnel under a schedule that follows a similar split of percentages in each year and a similar recognition of years of service in determining the exact amount of increase. In other business, the board: • Approved increasing school lunch prices by 25 cents to align with a U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendation. • Tabled “until a future meeting” authorization to solicit transportation bids. While a reason for the action was not given, Blessman said after the meeting he thinks the board wants the new superintendent to be on board (Robert Richardson assumes that role July 1) and lead
process of recommending a provider to replace current bus service provider Kevin Hasselbacher, who is selling the business. • Joined Blessman in congratulating Elmwood’s Morgan Ledbetter and Brimfield’s Kennedy Dura and Allison Pillman for being named all-conference first team softball players. It also was noted that all three were named to all-state teams, with Ledbetter attaining first team honors and Dura and Pillman thirdteam. • Renewed for two years the high school softball co-op agreement with Elmwood. • Appointed Tara Binder as grade school girls’ volleyball coach; Daniel Underwood as custodian, and Deb Fisher as high school assistant girls’ coach. • Learned from Grade School Principal Jeannie Blane that grade school registration will be held August 3 and 4 at the high school. She added that there already have been many registrations online via the school website.
Correction
In an article entitled “Every bell has its own story” in the June 16 issue of The Weekly Post, we incorrectly listed The Associated Bank as a site for one of the historic bells of Elmwood. While the location in question at 101 E. Evergreen St. was previously The Associated Bank, it has been home to Elmwood Community Bank for the past eight years. The newspaper erred.
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Rambling through central Illinois cursing technology. uuu Talk of a possible $7 million construction project for the Elmwood schools will no doubt make some people raise the question, “How can they propose this given the Illinois state budget situation?” Well, Illinois has been screwed up financially for a long, long time. The issue now is Jeff a stalemate over LAMPE actually trying to fix things. Love or hate Gov. Bruce Rauner, he has correctly identified that we can’t continue down the path of the past 20 years. Change needs to happen in our state’s spending. ... But change also needs to come in our schools. Have you spent much time in the Elmwood high school? Sorry, but it needs work. And putting off the work until Illinois gets its house in order is a mistake. This state may never be run properly. uuu In a good week, when all is clicking, putting out a paper is often a near thing. By that I mean, part of my belief in God is that papers get published. But when the Internet goes out on a Tuesday? Wow. It is truly amazing how reliant we have become on these
danged computers. ... But say this for Frontier, at least they have bad customer service. A call to their overseas staff revealed that our office was the only Internet address in Elmwood impacted on Tuesday. Hmm. Meanwhile, that same day, everyone who has Frontier in the area was griping about a lack of service and the Henry County Sheriff’s Department issued a press release explaining that a fiber optic line had been cut in their jurisdictional area. Sigh. uuu While not having Internet in the office made me curse technology, it also made me appreciate my kids. One of our family traditions on driving vacations is the kids pestering me about something called a “Personal Hotspot.” At first I resisted, and worried they had bladder problems. Then they battered me down and forced me to learn how to make that magic little zone happen (which turns out to be a mere slide of the thumb). Well, all the money wasted on providing data for them via my cell phone finally paid off by allowing our office to function in a limited fashion. ... So right in the midst of everything, in walks The Mayor of Oak Hill. Telling you that his appearance was the highlight of my day gives some indication as to how things were going. What did we learn this time around? Well, it seems Hizzoner was the only one
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out of 13 kids in his family born in a hospital – from whence he returned home in a shoe box. More to the point, “That old Oak Hill bell you had in the paper, I rang it several times,” he said. The bell summoned kids in from recess and marked the start and end of school. Asked if former Oak Hill school marm Edith Coon taught him during those years, he replied, “She tried,” then offered this odd goodbye as he departed, “As Debbie Boone said, you light up my life.” uuu The Mayor also said his favorite TV show is “Naked and Alone.” Never seen it. But this season of “Game of Thrones” has been excellent and Episode Nine was one of the best. ... Song of the Week: The Kills, “Doing it to Death.” Video is actually worth watching, too. ... How wrong-headed is Illinois? Treasurer Michael Frerichs said recently the state earned $7.8 million less in investment income during the first quarter of 2016 because the budget impasse forced his office to change investment strategies. Instead of investing, Frerichs uses that money to pay bills. Those lost earnings could soar to more than $31 million this year. ... Parting shot: Add Gayla Potts to the list of the area’s top bakers. Her cherry pie is worth paying lawyer’s fees just to sample. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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There is a growing segment of society that is making a bunch of noise about how lousy their hourly rate of pay is. It seems that these people, who work somewhat menial jobs, are upset that they’re only paid $8.50 an hour which isn’t a “livable wage.” I’m not sure, but I don’t think minimum wage was MEANT to Jon be a livable wage. GALLAGHER I always thought it was where you started off, proved yourself, then advanced. I always thought it was for kids needed to make extra money or for a husband or wife to help bridge the gap between the end of the money and the end of the month. Still, a woman on TV the other night was yipping and yelping about not making enough money to take her kids on a decent vacation. She was waving a $600 smart phone at the cameras while she complained about how little she made. The reporter then asked her if she had a high school diploma and she admitted that she hadn’t even had time yet to get her GED. And she wants to make $15 an hour. I found myself YELLING at the TV (a lot of good that did). If the woman had been able to hear me, she would have heard me saying that a basic cell phone with a basic plan might allow her to have more money for that vacation she wants to take. I did some figuring. If she were to make $15 an hour and work 35 hours a week, that means she’d be making about $27,000 a year. Not bad for someone who didn’t even finish high school. Now if she wanted to quit warming up hamburgers for a living (they don’t even cook them at the restaurants anymore; they just microwave them), she could get a job as a substitute teacher.
I checked with Elmwood, Brimfield, and Farmington, and each of them pay around $95 a day for substitutes. That figures out to less than $15 an hour, so maybe she wouldn’t want to be bothered by something like that. Oh wait. You have to have a bachelor’s degree to be a sub. She’d have to go back, get her high school diploma, take four years of college, and only then would she be eligible to take a cut in pay (providing she was getting $15 an hour). Maybe she could enlist in the military. The pay for an E1 Private figures out to just over $18,000 a year. That’s only slightly more than minimum wage. But she’d have benefits including housing. Which, I’m guessing, she gets now for a reduced rate. The fact of the matter is, $15 is a ridiculous amount for minimum wage. My Social Security comes out to less than $7 an hour, and I actually WORKED for mine. In fact, one of the jobs I worked was in a gas station/convenience store. Basically, I sat on my butt, authorized gas purchases at a self service pump, sold soda and cigarettes, and did a lot more sitting on my butt. I did a lot of cross stitching during the down time (which there was plenty), and I got minimum wage. And I’ll be the first to admit: I was overpaid. What I was doing wasn’t WORTH $8.50 an hour. But that’s what they had to pay me because it was the law. Had my wages been raised, then the price of everything I was selling whether it be gas, soda, hot coffee, cigarettes, or whatever, would have had to have gone up in price accordingly. Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is going to do two things: It’s going to raise the price of everything, and it’s going to put people out of work. Remember Blockbuster Video? They paid their employees pretty
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well. They’re not around anymore. But you can still rent movies from a Red Box machine. The machine employs just one person for several machines rather than employ several people in just one store. Other factors contributed to the downfall of Blockbuster as well, but face it. The video rental business is still very profitable ... especially when you don’t have to pay employees. Lots of gas stations have gone to unmanned stations. You pull up, poke in your credit or debit card, fill your tank, and go on about your way. Insurance costs go down for these places because they no longer have to pay for workman’s comp insurance, and there’s absolutely no chance of their cashier getting robbed. There are several McDonalds around the country that have eliminated the person who takes your order. In their place is a computer screen where you point at pictures to place your order. Those machines are expensive, but I’m guessing that each machine is less than $27,000 which means it would only take the company a year to recoup its investment ... on just ONE machine. Of course, the machine would replace MANY workers, and it wouldn’t cost nearly $27,000 either. The old adage of “be careful what you wish for because you just might get it” applies well here. Raising the minimum wage might be a windfall at first, but only until corporations figure out how to replace those hourly workers with machines. Meanwhile, maybe there’s a congressman or presidential candidate somewhere who thinks seniors and disabled people deserve more than $7 an hour. I’d be willing to listen to them.
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OBITUARIES Nona Sollenberger
BRIMFIELD – Nona Yvonne Sollenberger, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 1:35 p.m., at Farmington Country Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 13, 1939, to Lawrence and Nona (Snyder) Cheney. They preceded her in death. She married Dale William Sollenberger on May 12, 1956, in Peoria. He survives. Sollenberger She is also survived by three children, Nancy (Tom) Satterfield, of Brimfield, Sue (Ken) Fishel, of Brimfield, and Jeff (Tina Davis) Sollenberger, of Oquawka; eight grandchildren, Stacy Keith, Michael Karl, Mindy and David Satterfield, Clint (Mandi Carroll) Fishel, Kristen (Kyle) Luker, Deanna Andris, and Cary Jo Sollenberger; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two children, Brenda Sollenberger and Karen M. Karl, six brothers, and four sisters. Nona was a housewife and worked as a grocery clerk at Vales Market, later known as Jim’s IGA, for more than 10 years in Brimfield. She was an election judge and was also a member of Charter Oak Bible Church. Nona enjoyed crocheting, knitting, embroidering and baking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, with a two hour visitation at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood on Wednesday (June 22) from 6-8
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James A. Bridson
WILLIAMSFIELD – James A. “Jim” Bridson, 60, of Williamsfield, formerly of Brimfield, died June 12 in Victoria. Jim was born Aug. 16, 1955, in Peoria, the son of Vernon George and Guyneth Colleen Dungan Bridson. Surviving are one daughter, Stacey Bridson of St. Louis; one grandson, Julian Walker; a girlfriend, Cara Schay of Eldridge, Iowa; two brothers, Randy Bridson of Bloomington, and Roger Bridson of Brimfield; one niece, Marcy Fritsch; and one nephew, Zach Bridson. He was preceded in death by his
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Larry Clauson
PEORIA – Larry L. Clauson, 78, of Peoria, brother of a Princeville woman, died June 17 at his home. Survivors include his second wife, Judith Hart, of Peoria; son, Larry A. (Barb) Clauson of Hanna City; grandchildren, Jennifer Clauson and Michael Clauson (Lindsey Swadinsky); and two sisters, Sandra (Elmer) Schaufelberger of Peoria and Carole Donath of Princeville. He worked for the Hiram Walker’s Distillery, Schmidt Produce and the Hillcrest Drive Inn and he was the owner of Bagley Brothers Insurance in Peoria and Best Coil, Inc. He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Peoria. Larry was also a member of the Hiram Walker’s Rod and Gun Club, Limestone American Legion Post #979, Amvets Post 64, the Farmington Moose Lodge #1571, the Elks Lodge #20 of Peoria, Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club and the Hanna City Sportsman’s Club. Larry loved to hunt, fish, camp, and play cards with friends. He also participated in several bowling leagues. Funeral services were to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial was to be at Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford. Condolences may be left online at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
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Gene Coe
PRINCEVILLE – Gene Coe, 85, of Princeville. The Cremation Society of MidIllinois Co., Pekin/Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Hohenbery
LONDON MILLS – Michael L. Hohenbery, 52, died June 15 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born June 20, 1963, in Peoria County to Harold and Joesphine Fulton Hohenbery; he married Sheri Butler on June 23, 1984. She survives. Also surviving are his parents, Harold and Joesphine Hohenbery of Wyoming,; his daughters, Lindsey (Kyle Koopman) Hohenbery of Gladstone, Brittany (Brian) Sornberger of Knoxville; a granddaughter; brothers, Pat (Toni) Hohenbery, Paul Hohenbery both of Maquon; and sisters, Diane (Mike) McDaniel of Maquon, Ann (Ron) Robinson of Canton. He was the service manager for Martin-Sullivan in Brimfield and Kewanee for 13 years and Mike and Sheri were the owners of B’s Drive Inn for 13 years. He was a member of the Maquon Masonic Lodge and London Mills United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left online at www.cormanmh.com.
Don Klisares
EDWARDS – Don Klisares, 83, of Peoria – father of an Edwards woman – died June 12 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Marianne; one brother; four sons, Steven of Dunlap, David (and Kathy) of San Juan Capistrano,
Calif., Tim (and Michelle) of Aurora, and Graham (and Chris) of Pinetop, Ariz.; one daughter, Kathryn Spitznagle (and Scott) of Edwards; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Don joined Caterpillar just after he graduated from the University of Iowa and worked there for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He worked at Mossville, East Peoria, Decatur and York, and had several assignments in General Offices. Most of his time was spent in the area of employee relations, but he also was a superintendent in materials department for four years and retired as a Division Manager from Corporate Information Services. Don was training manager at the Decatur plant for ten years. He also taught as a part-time instructor in Bradley University's evening program for several years in the school of business. Cremation was accorded. Burial of ashes will be at Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa. Condolences may be left online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.
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EDWARDS – James Larry Rennels, 71, of Edwards, died June 12. James was born in Mattoon, on Aug. 1, 1944, one of three children born to the late James Marion and Lena (Lawyer) Rennels. Survivors include his brother, Gerald M. “Jerry” Rennels of Charleston; a sister, Rogene Craig and husband, Dave, of Quincy; and several nephews and nieces. He lived and worked in the Peoria area for nearly 50 years. He began employment with the Peoria Tractor Company, and 15 years later took a
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GALESBURG – Roger Kent Woolsey, 66, Galesburg, died June 14 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Roger graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1967 and, in his younger years, he helped his father, Darreld E. Woolsey, run the Dahinda grocery store. He is survived by his wife Kathleen A. Woolsey (Else); children, Michelle (Joel) Cortes of Lehi, Utah, James (Nicole) Woolsey, Phoenix, Ariz., and Robert (Christina) Woolsey of Gilbert, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; sisters, Darlene (Robert) Armstrong and Barbara (Jim) Corry; and one brother, John (Lisa) Woolsey. He was employed at Gale Products in the tool and dye apprenticeship and Gates Rubber Company. He began his teaching career in 1971 at Sherrard High School. He also taught at Knoxville Junior High for nine years, Judson Boarding School, Scottsdale, Arizona, for 13 years, and at Alhambra High School, Phoenix, Arizona, for 13 years, retiring in December 2012. Cremation rights were accorded. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday (June 23) at Dahinda Methodist Church, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life. Private interment will take place at the Maquon Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.watsonthomas.com.
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 www.stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am 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 www.brimfieldefree.org
Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA - Wed. 6:15 pm, for ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
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EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
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First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am
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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
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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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• Justin Keyt of Brimfield was issued a citation on June 6 for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the vehicle he was driving ran into a vehicle driven by Christopher Reed, also of Brimfield, on Jubilee Hills Road in Brimfield • Andrea Boggs, 26, of Elmwood on June 19 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and transported to the Peoria County
Jail. • Robert W. Hardmeier, 21, of Farmington on June 16 was arrested for burglary and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Brody Isbell, 18, of Farmington on June 16 was arrested for retail theft of less than $300 and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Alicia Leann Phillips, 25, of Farmington on June 14 was arrested for two charges of writing bad checks and an outstanding warrant. She was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
• Joseph E. Stiger, 32, of Princeville on June 14 was arrested for an outstanding warrant and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• June 13: Anthony Moody of Elmwood on Oakhill Cemetery Road in Brimfield Township.
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referendum for the issuance of bonds.” The next step in the process is to hold meetings seeking community feedback, Wagner said. “ The School Board and administration want to make sure that there is a high degree of community support for this project,” Wagner said. “Between now and July 15, we will be scheduling a community meeting to invite anyone who is interested in more information to listen to a presentation by our architect, James Kemper of DKA, as well as the administration and Board, to give the specifics of work.” James Kemper was on hand to represent DKA, which also designed the new school in Brimfield, as well as several construction projects in Galesburg, including the new stadium. “We want a place that attracts people to Elmwood, that looks like a school ... a 21st century learning environment,” Kemper said. DKA’s cut of the $7 million project is $444,724 for all architectural and engineering. The contract agreed to Monday starts after the public comment period and includes a sliding scale of payments depending on how much of the project is approved. One incentive to reaching contract prior to July 1 is that it allows the building to be built under the 2009 building codes and not the newer, more expensive, 2013 codes. Actual construction costs are currently estimated at $5.9 million. The total project cost of $7 million presented Monday was down
from a previous estimate of $7.2 million. “We figured out some ways to skinny that up,” Kemper said. “We start at the big picture and with each step we get more finite details.” Kemper presented a possible timetable for the project based on having bids in hand by Feb. 15. Given that, Kemper proposed a March 1, 2017, start date and completion by Aug. 1, 2018. Under such a timetable, Kemper said the high school remodel would take place in the summer of 2017 and final work on the new kitchen serving area would be in the summer of 2018. Teachers and administrators have been in contact with DKA to help refine the project, Wagner said. Kemper stressed the new building would be “not about all the fun and flashy things. It’s more to the point.” Details at this point include: • A cafeteria and commons area with room for 250 students to eat at one time. This would eliminate the need to serve meals in the Elementary School’s all-purpose room/gym. • Restrooms placed closer to the fans who attend football games and track meets. • A new science room. • More storage room for the music department. • A new design for the west side of the school that would better divide the drop-off areas for buses and parents. • A new teacher’s lounge.
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• A more secure entrance on the east side of the building. A possible Phase III of construction was also mentioned, though no timetable or specifics have been mentioned. That project would involve a new gymnasium built on the parking lot on the east side of the school, as well as new parking lots. In other action, the Board: • Approved the purchase of a 2016 Dodge Caravan for student transport for $20,217.27 to replace a 2008 Chevy Uplander that had 204,388 miles and several mechanical issues. • Discussed bids for resurfacing the high school track. One bid of approximately $280,000 was for a complete rebuild of the track. Another company contacted indicated the track could be partially stripped and resurfaced, thereby saving money. No bid has yet been received from that company. “It really does need some attention,” board member Rick LeHew said. • Heard that junior high school physical education teacher and coach Jim Valla has tendered his retirement papers to follow the 201920 school year. • Heard that the Elmwood Booster Club is investigating the purchase of new speakers for the football field public address system. • Hired Tiffany Bell as a high school Special Ed teacher and hired Stephanie Harkness as a Special Education aide. • Approved several volunteer coaches.
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Farmington sends application for IDOT streetscape project By KELSEY WATZNAUER
FARMINGTON – Farmington City Council submitted an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) application to Springfield last Thursday June 16, having first increased the estimated cost by $205,045.83 to total $1,242,891.20. This increase will cover the extra cost of additional streetlights and attached banner arms and flagpole holders, Mayor Kent Kowal said. At a previous meeting, the council approved seeking a loan of $250,000 from a local bank to account for 20 For The Weekly Post
percent of the project cost not matched by the ITEP grant. Given the increase, the council will need an additional $9,484.76 to cover the local match and the items ineligible for the grant. The Bank of Farmington, Bank of Yates City and Morton Community Bank will be given the opportunity to present a loan offer to the council July 5 at 6:15 p.m. The council will then look to pass a resolution for the streetscape project cost. However, as July 1 approaches without an Illinois Department of Transportation budget, the ITEP grant and this streetscaping project are
not concrete, Alderman Matt Ulm said. “As of July 1, if they do not pass a budget, all road projects will stop,” Ulm said. “If they don’t pass an IDOT budget, they won’t do an ITEP grant.” Ulm said the only saving grace might be the education budget. “The IDOT budget is all intertwined with the education budget and do I think they want to pass an education budget so our kids can go to school this fall? Yes, I do,” he said. The council will continue to work on Phase 1 of the project so that if Farmington does not receive the grant this year, it will be shovel-ready for next year’s application, City Administrator Rollen Wright said. ITEP selections will be announced Fall 2016. The council also further discussed a potential ordinance for the banner wave/flutter flags in the historic district. Kowal said there will likely be a preliminary ordinance prepared by their next meeting on July 5. Additionally, the council approved B.J. Oldfield’s request to use Dimmitt Park for a tractor pull on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.
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BRIEFS Illinois spruce trees suffering from disease
Many Illinois spruce trees are showing dieback this year. According to Rhonda Ferree, University of Illinois extension educator in horticulture, the cold, wet spring has brought out many trees diseases. One spruce disease is Rhizosphaera needle cast. Spruce trees with purple/brown one- and twoyear-old needles are suspect. The newest growth will appear green. Affected needles are dropped. Since evergreens do not re-foliate along the branches, the disease will cause bare areas. Norway spruces are considered resistant. Colorado blue spruce is a common host. Control recommendations include raking and disposing of infected needles that carry the disease pathogen. Infected trees can be sprayed with chlorothalonil in the spring when needles are half-grown and again when they are fully elongated. Chemical controls are effective if the disease is caught early. At least two years of fungicide applications are usually required. If you suspect the disease, it is too late to spray in 2016. Instead, begin sprays in early 2017. The second disease is Cytospora canker, which causes branches to turn purple/brown. Cytospora affects all needles from the tip of the branch to the base. Often lower branches are affected first. The disease may progress up the tree slowly over several years and is more common on trees at least 15 years old. On spruce there is usually a sappy exudate associated with the canker, but this sap is a thin layer, not the large blobs associated with some insect pests such as pine bark and pitch moths. Wood under the bark of a tree with Cytospora canker is brown (dead) rather than green or white. Control recommendations for Cytospora canker include pruning and destroying dead and dying limbs during dry weather. Reduce tree stress by mulching around the tree and fertilizing in the fall. Too much or too little soil moisture is also a source of stress. There are no chemical controls for this disease.
Work is underway on the Yates City Gazebo, which was jacked up in order to have a new foundation put in place under the structure. Work is scheduled to be completed before the Aug. 19-20 Harvest Home Festival.
Swearingen receives $1,000 scholarship
FARMINGTON – Farmington graduate Trey Swearingen of Hanna City has earned a 2016 Road to Success Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Kiesewetter Insurance Agency of Farmington along with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company of Grinnell, Iowa. Swearingen was selected from thousands of Grinnell Mutual policyholders based on excellence in the high school classroom and a safe driving record. Swearingen’s parents are Roy and Diane Swearingen.
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Gilles Family farm tour scheduled for July
PRINCEVILLE – The annual Gilles Farm Tour is a great chance to see native prairie plants in full bloom. Enjoy a narrative description on how many various grasses and plants were used in days of old. Participants will board a hay rack to enjoy a tour of the Gilles family’s 700-acre farm showcasing these items. Tours are scheduled for July 12 and 14 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. both days. Please call Karla at (309) 6717040, Ext. 3 to reserve your spot, or email Karla.Smith@il.nacdnet.net.
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ELMWOOD – Jerry Buckman (pictured above) of Yates City found the largest morel mushroom weighed in for the annual Elmwood
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Williamsfield Principal Zack Binder is playing the part of Gaston in Eastlight Theatre’s production of Beauty and The Beast June 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and July 1-2 at the Byron Moore Auditorium in East Peoria. Three of Binder’s children are also involved in the production: Maddox, Scarlett and Sosie.
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cred ritual. First off, the cherries must be freshly picked and dead ripe. Then the pits must be carefully removed. Now I know you can buy a cherry pitter to make the job easy and quick. And some folks just squeeze the pits out by hand. Neither method is acceptable for the Ritual, however. Instead, each pit must be carefully removed from the cherry using a hairpin or a paper clip. Without squeezing the cherry you insert the clip into the stem end of the fruit, hook the pit, and draw it out. I know it sounds crazy and right now you’re thinking, “Geez, Dieter, get a life!” But trust me, when you use the paperclip method, the juices remain in the cherries and they stay whole and firm. The payoff for all this work comes when you take a bite of warm cherry pie and the juicy cherries burst in your mouth. Nothing short of ecstasy. Most backyard cherry trees in our area are the variety ‘Montmorency.’ They produce a beautiful shiny red tart cherry perfect for pies, jams and jellies. If you buy frozen tart cherries in the summer from Michigan or Door County, Wisconsin, they are probably ‘Montmorency.’ The variety is grown throughout the
United States, Canada, and France. Back in the spring of 2011, I attended a garden writers’ meeting at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. At meetings like this, it’s a chance to network with other garden writers and hear speakers on a variety of garden and environmental topics. It is also a chance to bring home a tote bag full of free stuff donated by companies hoping to get some free press. In my tote bag, along with seed packets, pruning shears, plant catalogs and fertilizer packets, was a tiny tree in a little plastic pot. Several other attendees left their little trees behind because they were flying home and didn’t want to make waves with airport security. So I came home with four trees. The trees were samples of ‘Carmine Jewel,’ a dwarf cherry tree developed at the University of Saskatchewan. Researchers at that university have developed a whole series of cherry varieties, both sweet and tart. Several, including ‘Carmine Jewel,’ have
become important commercially. ‘Carmine Jewel’ has several qualities appealing to both growers and home gardeners. It is a true dwarf tree, reaching a mature height of no more than six or seven feet. In fact, some growers call it a bush rather than a tree. A row of them makes a nice hedge, with dense glossy foliage. Unlike some other commercial varieties, ‘Carmine Jewel’ grows on its own root. It is not a grafted plant. That means if the tree is damaged and cut back it will regrow as ‘Carmine Jewel.’ The most important advantage of ‘Carmine Jewel’ is the yield. The university says this variety will begin to produce in its fifth year yielding about 20 pounds of cherries. Growers, however, report yields closer to 30 pounds per tree. Some home gardeners say they have picked more than 70 pounds from one bush. Well, my trees (or bushes) are five years old now and they are loaded with cherries. They are easy pickin’ too. No ladder. The other night I stood in one spot and picked enough cherries for a pie in less than 15 minutes. The cherries are a very dark red, almost black. And the dark color goes all the way through the flesh. They are slightly smaller than a ‘Montmorency,’ with a smaller pit. They remind me somewhat of a Bing cherry in appearance. So far I am impressed. But the proof is in the eating of the pie. And that happens tonight. Stay tuned.
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1. Carmen Rose (below) receives a plaque from Jason Beard as “Best of the Best” at the 28th annual Strawberry Festival car show in Elmwood. 2. At left is Rose’s 1957 Chevrolet Belair which took top honors at the show, which attracted 104 entries. 3. Below that is a Crosley Hotshot belonging to Rich Helm of Brimfield. Photos by Walt Avery.
1. Above, Rudy Roger of Princeville and his daughter Dakota ride The Paratrooper during Heritage Days. 2. At right, Emma McIntyre of Princeville was winner of the Friday night talent show during Princeville’s Heritage Days festival last weekend. She played the spoons on a washboard to claim first prize. 3. Below, Chicago Cubs fans like Rolland Rapp are coming out of the woodwork lately, even at parades! Photos by Collin Fairfield.
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Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these tips to protect yourself and manage pests in your yard. 1. Do a bit of yard and garden clean up. Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep the lawn properly mowed to reduce resting spaces for adult mosquitoes. 2. Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. Drain water that collects in buckets, kids toys, tarps, pool covers, clogged gutters and downspouts. Clear the gutters and downspouts so water can drain freely. 3. Evaluate drainage patterns in your landscape. Improve drainage by amending the soil with organic matter. Install French drains, drain tiles and other drainage systems if needed. 4. Manage water in birdbaths, fountains, ponds and rain barrels. Change water weekly in birdbaths and wading pools. Add a pump to keep water moving and prevent breeding. Or use an organic mosquito control like Mosquito Dunks and Bits (SummitResponsibleSolutions.com) in rain barrels and water features. 5. Add a fan to your outdoor décor. The gentle breeze keeps these weak flying insects away. Consider taking one to the garden when weeding. 6. Provide short-term relief when entertaining outdoors with the help of citronella oil or scented candles. Scatter lots of these throughout the
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANATOMY: Where are the carpal bones found in the human body? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the United States? 3. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a sommelier? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the chief characteristic of a palmiped’s feet? 5. MUSIC: A piece of music in the “adagio” style would be played in what manner? 6. HISTORY: What was the name of first fully functional Space Shuttle orbiter? 7. MOVIES: What was the acronym name of the artificial intelligence in the “Iron Man” and “The Avengers” movies? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the study of the movement of bullets? 9. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Who was the first secretary of the Treasury? 10. LITERATURE: What was the title of the first James Bond novel? Answers
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CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-2 AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY AND ASSESS A TAX FOR LILLIE M. EVANS LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE COUNTIES OF PEORIA AND MARSHALL, STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 BE IT ORDAINED, that the Lillie M. Evans Library District of the Counties of Peoria and Marshall and State of Illinois shall levy a tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property within said District, for building and maintenance purposes, subject to the right of the electors in said District to petition and require an election concerning the imposition of such tax, pursuant to 75 ILCS 16/35-5. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that within fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption of the ordinance, it shall be published in the WEEKLY POST, a newspaper of general circulation in the Lillie M. Evans Library District and it is effective immediately upon adoption. I N WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunder set our hands in Princeville, Illinois this 9th day of June, 2016. 1. The specific number of voters required to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of the ordinance be submitted to the electors of the District is 258. 2. The petition must be filed on or before July 22, 2016. 3. The referendum would be held November 8, 2016. Deb Givens Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Lillie M. Evans Library District c/o Lillie M. Evans Library District 207 N. Walnut Street P.O. Box 349 Princeville, Illinois
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Library Trustees of the Lillie M. Evans Library District, pursuant to "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works", approved June 26, l94l, as amended, has determined on, and as effective from, June 9, 2016 that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Library District is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for Peoria County as of July 2015. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Library District at 207 North Walnut Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. Lillie M. Evans Library District By: Deb Givens Secretary of the Board of Trustees
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re ESTATE OF BETTY A. STUTLER, Deceased
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NOTICE is given of the death of BETTY A. STUTLER. Letters of Office were issued on June 14, 2016, to JULIE ANN STROM, of 1863 Snake Den Road, Victoria, IL 61458, as Executor, whose attorney is Michael E. Massie, Massie & Quick, LLC, P.O. Box 205, Galva, IL 61434.. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Knox County Circuit Clerk, Knox County Courthouse, 200 S. Cherry, Galesburg, IL 61401, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication, on or before the 23rd day of December, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed. Massie & Quick, LLC Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 205 Galva, IL 61434 Telephone: (309) 932-2168
PUBLIC NOTICE On June 22, 2016, 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. Darin Cowser President, Board of Education
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2015-16 – ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT JUBILEE CHURCHYARD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION I. CASH Accounts as of 06/01/15 A. Permanent Trust Fund B. Savings Account Funds 1. Savings Account (Princeville Bank) 2. Savings CD (Princeville Bank) C. Maintenance Checking (Princeville Bank) II. Income A. Interest 1. Savings (Princeville Bank) 2. Savings CD (Princeville Bank) 3. Perpetual Care Fund B. Donation (125)(200)(256.82) C. Cemetery Lot Sales Total Cash on Hand and Income
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V. Cash holdings as of May 31, 2015 A. Permanent Trust Fund – CD & Savings B. Savings Account Funds 1. Saving Acct (Princeville Bank) 2. Saving CD (Princeville Bank) C. Maintenance Checking (PSB)
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CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE An Ordinance making appropriations for the corporate purposes of Cemetery Trustees, Township of Trivoli, County of Peoria, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES OF TRIVOLI TOWNSHIP IN THE COUNTY OF PEORIA AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: SECTION I: That the following sums or so much thereof as may be authorized by law be and the same are hereby appropriated for the corporate purposes of the Cemetery Trustees, Township of Trivoli, County of Peoria, State of Illinois, to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the said Cemetery Trustees as hereinafter specified for the fiscal year, commencing May 1, 2016, and ending on April 30, 2017, to-wit: For mowing and maintenance of Cemeteries---------$ 16,000.00 For improvements to Cemeteries----------------------- 18,000.00 For grave marker repairs---------------------------------- 3,000.00 For bond and insurance premiums----------------------- 600.00 For legal services- retainer--------------------------------- 800.00 For publishing ordinances and official reports---------- 200.00 For Trustees’ salaries--------------------------------------- 750.00 For survey and location of lots---------------------------- 500.00 For contingencies------------------------------------------ 1,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED-------------------- $ 40,850.00 SECTION 2: The said several sums of money are hereby appropriated from all monies received and to be received by the said Cemetery Trustees. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication, as required by law. PASSED by the Board of Cemetery Trustees of the Township of Trivoli, County of Peoria, State of Illinois, this 18th day of May, 2016. /S/ Lyle A. Ray President of the Trivoli Township Board of Cemetery Trustees ATTEST: /S/ Cheryl A. Bolton Secretary of the Board STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF PEORIA
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of ) WILLIAM J. MCNULTY, Deceased ) 16-P-223 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of WILLIAM J. MCNULTY. Letters of Office were issued to DALE THEODORE CALL, JR., whose address is 109 Hallock Hollow, Edelstein, IL 61526, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 North Walnut Street, 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 16th day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: June 9, 2016 . DALE THEODORE CALL, JR., Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM J. MCNULTY, Deceased By: /S/ Kerry R. Cordis Attorney for Estate The Cordis Law Office, LLC Attorneys for Administrator 129 North Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, IL 61559 309/385-4616
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF ANN L. RUMBOLD, Deceased
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I, the undersigned, Secretary of the TRIVOLI TOWNSHIP BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance of TRIVOLI TOWNSHIP BOARD OF CEMETERY TRUSTEES, entitled Annual Appropriation Ordinance passed by the Board of Trustees at their regularly called and convened meeting held on May 18, 2016. /S/ Cheryl A. Bolton SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 20th day of June 2016. /S/ Sandra K. Horn Notary Public
LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received at the Millbrook Township Center, P.O. Box 22, Laura, IL, until 7:30 PM July 12th, 2016, and at that time publicly opened and read for the Millbrook Road District. Non-M. – F. – T-1; Aggregate hauling from various locations, one (1) or more tons, F.O.B. Proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the road district commissioner and shall be enclosed in an envelope endorsed accordingly. Bidder shall comply with the prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, and the Equal Opportunity requirements. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and waive technicalities. Bobbie Philbee Millbrook Township Clerk
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ANN L. RUMBOLD on May 24, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to NANCY S. MEISTER, of 411 Illini Drive, Sparland, Illinois 61565, as Executrix, 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 30th day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF EVERETT G. SHISSLER, Deceased
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No. 16-P-228
NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of EVERETT G. SHISSLER on May 7, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to GRACE DALY SHISSLER, of 214 East Evergreen Street, Elmwood, Illinois 61529, as Executrix, 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 30th day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 8th day of June, 2016. GRACE DALY SHISSLER, Executrix of the Estate of EVERETT G. SHISSLER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executrix 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of ) JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN ) 16-P-241 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN. Letters Testamentary were issued to JOSEPH M. HOFMANN, whose address is 145 Edgar Strickland Lane, Canton, Georgia 30115, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 N. 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 23rd day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.
DATED this 14th day of June, 2016. NANCY S. MEISTER, Executrix of the Estate of ANN L. RUMBOLD, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executrix 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
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Dated: June 17, 2016. JOSEPH M. HOFMANN, Executor of the Estate of JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN, Deceased Cordis & Cordis Attorneys for Executor 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 Telephone: 309.385.46l6
By: /s/ Daniel M. Cordis Attorney for Estate
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Survey, which compiled information from 931 World War II veterans, to determine how participation in youth sports may have influenced their career paths, leadership skills and the likelihood that they volunteer and donate to charity. The second study showed: • of the veterans surveyed, those who played at least one varsity sport in high school tended to rate higher scores in categories related to leadership, self-confidence and self-respect than those who didn’t; • former student-athletes were more likely to report that they do volunteer work and donate money to various organizations – more than 55 years after graduating high school; and • a larger proportion of former student-athletes reported having had careers in “upper management.” That rings true for Kreiter, who’s been a coach at Brimfield for 19 years. “Looking back over the years as both a former student athlete and coach, I realize that the most successful athletes are the ones willing to put in the extra effort,” Kreiter said. “This would carry over into life as well. Those who are most successful in business, research – or whatever the career path might be – are the ones who are most dedicated.” Various extracurricular activities offer comparable, meaningful ex-
periences, the administrators say. “We need activities for our students to be successful now and in the future,” says Farmington’s Matthews. “Not just sports, but band, dance, cheer, etc. All students that participate in any extracurricular activity reap the benefits. They learn to work with others, take direction, learn to fail, learn to succeed, and, most importantly, understand what it takes to work at something. We need to change the culture of entitlement. Sports help put ‘work’ into perspective. No free rides, as they say.” Conclusions from the research are far-reaching. As of 2009, 38 percent of high-school seniors were involved in team sports, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The National Federation of State High School Associations announced late last year that sports participation reached a record high of 7.8 million high school students for the 2013-14 academic year. Also, the new studies seem to reinforce recent related research. A July 2015 report in the Journal of Adolescent Health, “High School Sports Involvement Diminishes the Association between Childhood Conduct Disorder and Adult Antisocial Behavior,” indicates that participating in high school sports may help disrupt antisocial behavior that begins in childhood and adolescence.
And a 2012 report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association/ Pediatrics reviewed 14 studies related to student physical activity and concluded that there is a positive relationship between physical activity and academic performance. Of course, while coaches, parents and employers might find youth sports valuable, some school districts see them as costly, too. In recent years, some districts dealing with budget woes have cut back on sports programs or considered eliminating them. Not in Brimfield, Kreiter said. “As far as I know, we have no plans to cut back on any sports,” he said. “With that being said, I do feel we have to continually monitor our expenses when it comes to sports.” In Farmington, Matthews says taxpayers realize the costs and he hopes they appreciate the benefits. “I feel that our community understands there is a cost for these activities,” Matthews says. “The school has to make the tough decisions on how the money is spent and try to keep things fair across the board for all extracurricular activities. “If we want our communities to grow, create future leaders, become a destination for individuals that are moving, and improve academic scores, we need all extracurricular activities,” he adds.
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IHSA adding boys, girls lacrosse for 2018 season The IHSA Board of Directors has approved the debut of a Boys Lacrosse State Series and Girls Lacrosse State Series in the spring of 2018. “The addition of lacrosse builds on the IHSA mission of offering a wide range of participation opportunities for high school students in Illinois,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “The IHSA Board has been extremely diligent in evaluating lacrosse’s status as an IHSA sport over the past seven years, and based on the continued growth, felt the time was right to
begin in the spring of 2018.” The IHSA Board initially approved the start of a lacrosse state series in October 2009, contingent upon 65 schools simultaneously entering for boys competition and 40 schools entering for girls competition. In 2015, 42 schools entered the girls’ tournament, but the boys’ entries came up short of 65. The benchmarks were not met this past January, but have since grown to 83 boys’ entries and 59 girls’ entries. The IHSA Boys & Girls Lacrosse State Finals are tentatively set to
occur annually during Week 47 of the IHSA standardized calendar, which would slate the inaugural state finals to take place on Friday and Saturday, May 25-26, 2018. The tentative schedule would include boys’ and girls’ semifinals on Friday and third-place/state championships on Saturday. The Board also approved a recommendation to extend the IHSA Bass Fishing State Final hosting contract at Carlyle Lake with the City of Carlyle for five years, from 2017 to 2021.
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Benefits of sports Studies show sports aid youths later in life By BILL KNIGHT Some research is hard to believe, like the health benefits of drinking red wine. Other studies seem to verify common sense, so skeptics doubt them, too. But area school administrators see merit in two companion studies out this year from Southern Illinois and Cornell University researchers. A report in the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies – “Sports at Work: Anticipated and Persistent Correlates of Participation in High School Athletics” by Kevin M. Kniffin and Brian Wansink of Cornell and Mitsuru Shimizu of SIU – summarizes two complementary studies measuring whether former student-athletes make better employees. The research concludes that ex-student-athletes are expected to have higher levels of leadership, self-confidence and self-respect than former students who didn’t participate or took part in other extracurricular activities. “There are lots of great benefits to participating in high school sports,” says Brimfield Athletic Director Kevin Kreiter. “Sports definitely give students an opportunity to learn how to interact with other people and be part of a team. For The Weekly Post
Youngsters who play in the Princeville summer T-Ball program enjoy getting out on the diamond, swinging the bat, running the bases and keeping their helmets on! Photos by Collin Fairfield.
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It helps to develop their socialization skills, and this would definitely give student athletes a jump start early in life.” Eric Matthews, District Activities Director at Farmington Central High School, agrees and cites one example. “I have seen a young man on the verge of falling into drugs and dropping out of school,” Matthews says, “but basketball and being part of a team steered him back onto the straight-andnarrow. His team and coach made sure he had a support system that would not allow him to fail. This young man graduated and is attending a junior college.” For the researchers’ first study, 66 adults were asked how they perceive people who participated in different extracurricular activities in high school. The second study used data from the 2000 University of Illinois Veterans Continued on Page 19