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Volunteers stepped up to continue Strawberry Fest By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Despite initial reluctance to take over the long-running Strawberry Festival after organizers Denise Hotz, Diane Ladd and Pat McGuire stepped down in 2014, people volunteered to ensure the June 6 event would take place – and continue. “No one wanted to ‘take over’,” said Strawberry Festival co-chair Amy Davis, who’s also president of the Elmwood Development Association (EDA), “but once we started holding meetings, it brought people together and everyone really stepped up.” The key was delegating duties among the committee of eight and For The Weekly Post
Strawberry Festival • The food tent is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but there is also a pancake breakfast at the Elmwood Fire Dept. from 6- 10 a.m. and vendor booths are open until 6 p.m.
other townspeople, Davis added. “When we said certain things needed doing, everyone was willing to take on specific tasks,” she said. “It became a lot less daunting.” Davis also credited the founding members of the Elmwood Association of Commerce for their work building the festival over the past 26 years. The combined results should be
Laura hosting revived town garage sale
evident when the event returns this Saturday, and when the familiar strawberry treats featured for years at the big food tent will be augmented by dozens more vendors, she said. “At last count, we have about 90 people,” Davis said. “There’ll be a lot of new booths, mostly actual crafters.” The festival – which functions as part of the EDA, but with independent funding – may be under “new management,” Davis said, but the old features are returning, from all manner of strawberry dishes to a bouncy house for kids and a 6-10 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Elmwood Fire Dept. Continued on Page 2
Strawberry delicacies of all sorts will be on sale Saturday in Elmwood during the 27th annual Strawberry Festival, held at Central Park from the 6 a.m. start of a pancake breakfast to 6 p.m.
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LAURA – The multi-family garage sale here Saturday won’t be in a garage, which is good considering organizers expect the Millbrook Township Center to be packed with tables selling new and used items as varied as clothing, baked goods, toys and TVs. “We’ll fill the gym up,” says Connie Plumer, who’s helping revive the community sale after a hiatus of almost a decade. “People will be surprised what people have to sell,” she adds. Although the township center hosts activities ranging from auctions to crafts shows in the spring and Christmas, it’s been a while since households got together to offer the ultimate “recycling” program for new and gently used material. “We haven’t had one in eight or ten years,” says Plumer, 57, who was approached by the late Mona Wilcoxen and township official Karen Megan about reviving the
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By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – The future of an ordinance that would grant Petersen Health Care incentives to locate its new assisted living facility in Farmington is uncertain. A motion to reconsider the controversial measure at a later date failed for Inside lack of a second when • Williamsfield put before will spend the Farming- $25,000 to repair ton City sidewalks and roads. Page 8. Council on Monday. A previous vote on the ordinance, which would grant the company $270,000 in Tax Increment Financing funds over seven years, waive a nearly $30,000 building permit fee and exempt the city from any action that might occur should Petersen not pay its employees prevailing wages, failed 3-2 on May 18. That vote was determined illeFor The Weekly Post
Ava Alford took the lead this year on a hydroponics program at Williamsfield High School. Photo by Cheryl Harlow.
A growing, green classroom By CHERYL HARLOW
WILLIAMSFIELD – You might say that Ava Alford has a green thumb. The Williamsfield High School senior has taken the lead on the new hydroponics program at Williamsfield High School. Hydroponics is the process of growing plants in sand, gravel or liquid with added nutrients but without soil. The project started last January, when For The Weekly Post
Kent Rigg’s ag class toured the Chicago Agriculture Science High School and saw that school’s hydroponics program. Alford was determined to somehow start a similar program in Williamsfield and Rigg was in full agreement. The two did some research and received a $1,600 Illinois grant to buy two hydroponic units. A second grant came from the F.F.A.’s Food for All program. These Continued on Page 10
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LAURA: Like ‘Christmas in June’ Continued from Page 1
popular sale. “I used to do similar sales in Lafayette for years,” says Plumer, whose family operates West Jersey Express trucking in Toulon. “It can be fun.” She’s counting on out-of-town travelers and passing traffic for Saturday’s event, she says. “A lot of people travel [Illinois Route] 78,” Plumer says, “and this will be worth the drive – like Christmas in June.” Besides knick-knacks, bath articles and DVDs, she mentions families planning to sell lamps, kitchen items such as a microwave oven, and Tupperware. And the sale is family-friendly, adds Plumer, who’s bringing her daughter. “There’s a playground outside, so we’re encouraging the whole family to come and enjoy,” she says. The sale is scheduled to last from 8
Connie Plumer this Saturday is helping revive a town garage sale in Laura after more than eight years. Photo by Bill Knight
a.m. until 5 p.m. at the center, which is a few blocks east of Route 78 on West Cedar Street.
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There have been some slight cutbacks in expenditures, she conceded. “It’ll be pretty much the same – all the favorites are coming back,” Davis said. “But we are being a little more cautious with the spending.” That will be most noticeable with the entertainment, she added.
“Entertainment is very expensive, so we decided to start [it] later and end earlier,” she said. “Right now, we want to be selfsustaining and make sure we’ll be back next year and so on. “A couple years down the road, we hope to be able to start giving [funds] back to the community, too.” The entertainment lineup this year features several familiar faces, including Amanda Mines at 10:30 a.m., Cathy
Reynolds at 11, the Rainbo Cloggers at 12:45 p.m., 7 West Band at 1:15 and the Heartland Cloggers at 3:30. Tasji Bachman will sing at 11:45 a.m. and the Central Illinois Banjo Club completes the stage shows starting at 4 p.m. Also back this year is the Car Show, which opens with registration at 8 a.m. and ends with awards at 2:30 p.m. Volunteer groups will again run the food booths throughout the show.
Many Thanks to the new volunteer committee working on this year’s Strawberry Festival! After 26 years of sponsoring the event we appreciate them “Stepping in” to continue this popular Elmwood tradition! We hope you have a great day! Elmwood Association of Commerce
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Strawberry Festival – Elmwood’s 27th annual Strawberry Festival is Saturday (June 6) at Central Park from 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.
s Art Festival – Canton Main Street will host the third Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Saturday (June 6) and Sunday (June 7) in Jones Park in downtown Canton.
s Band Concerts – Elmwood Municipal Band Concerts start Sunday (June 7) from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Central Park in Elmwood.
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s Open House – Come see the completed addition to the Brimfield Public s Family Bingo – Family Bingo will Library today (June 4) from 10 a.m.- 7 be held June 11 at 6 p.m. at Morrison p.m. Refreshments served. and Mary Wiley Library. Registration res NAMI Meeting – NAMI Mental Illquired. Call (309) 742-2431. ness Monthly Educational Meeting is today (June 4) from 7-8:30 p.m. at ICC s Bus Trip – Peoria Evening Garden North, Maple Hall, Room 106. Topic is Club annual bus trip June 13 in Wiscon“Ask the Professionals” panel. sin at Northwind Perennial Farm and s Free Bread – Free bread is available Pesche’s Greenhouse in Illinois at Redat Elmwood Methodist Church Friday bud Creek Farm. Cost (June 5) at 10 a.m. $67. Contact Corinna at s Art Show – Illinois Publicize Your Event (309) 657-4229 or email Art League 55 annual Call us at (309) 741-9790 her at Spring Membership or email information about cswalker64@gmail.com show is Friday (June 5) your upcoming event to s Blood Drive – A from 12-5 p.m. with a news@wklypost.com. blood drive will be held critique and reception at the Princeville United from 7-9 p.m. The second show is on Saturday (June 6) from 9 Methodist Church on June 15 from 12-6 p.m. a.m.- 4 p.m. s Well Sealing – The Knox County s St. Jude Race – The Brimfield St. Soil and Water Conservation District will Jude 2-mile race is at 7 p.m. on Friday be hosting a well-sealing demonstration (June 5). Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. at on June 15 at 9 a.m. at Moffit Farm lothe Brimfield Football field. Entry fee is cated at 1040 Knox HWY 17, Gilson. $20 per person, $25 on race day. s Sing Along – All ages are invited to s Free Fishing – Illinois Free Fishing enjoy “Frozen” inspired crafts and Days promotion is Friday (June 5) snacks while singing along with through Monday (June 8). No fishing li“Frozen” on June 16 from 1-2 p.m. No cense required. registration required. s Book Babies – Come enjoy songs, s Craft Time – Ladies 18 and older are rhymes, stories, and playtime with your invited to make Gazing Balls at Morri0-3 year old at Brimfield Public Library son and Mary Wiley Library in Elmon Tuesday (June 9) from 10:30-11 a.m. s Art Show – Submit your art work be- wood on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. tween Wednesday (June 10) and June 17 Registration required. Call (309) 7422431. to LME Library for the annual Heritage s Art Show – Annual Princeville HerDays Art Show in Princeville. Show runs itage Days sponsored by the PCA will be June 19 to July 11. June 18-21. Enjoy the food tent, carnis Farmer’s Market – A Farmer’s Marval, Sports Boosters 5K race and talent ket will be held in Elmwood during the show. months of June-September on Fridays
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering movie theaters. uuu After 126 years at its location on Olive Street, St. James Catholic Church moved across Williamsfield on Tuesday to a new location on the east side of town, next to Ladd’s Food Mart off Illinois Jeff Route 180. Crews from LAMPE Ameren and Farmington’s Balagna House Moving, Inc. temporarily moved power lines and rolled the structure through village streets. Father John Verrier then used holy water to bless the new location. ... More good news out of Billtown is reestablishment of the Williamsfield Parks Association, which Andrew Fritz says is setting work days and recruiting volunteers to help with park projects. ... Steve Huber made me laugh while discussing science projects completed by my middle son’s class. I had little idea about the project, which was intentional. “I’ve had some wonderful projects parents did for their kids,” Huber said. “This year I tried something different so the kids did more of the work at school.” Great idea. Let’s hope Huber passed that wisdom on, as he is heading into retirement and leaves a void in the junior high science department in Elmwood. Thankfully, Huber will still be coaching cross country. uuu A few months ago I was talking to a pretentious woman from across the river who insisted on sharing what she liked most about Elmwood. “I love all the strawberry farms,” she said. It occurred to me to say I preferred our local gorilla
ranches, just to see her response. Obviously, there are no gorillas ranches around Elmwood (though somebody needs to tell Dick Taylor at City Hall they would be a bona fide tourist attraction). Unfortunately, there are no strawberry farms, either. Even so, the 27th annual Strawberry Festival marches on Saturday to the great gastronomical pleasure of many. My eating order is: 1. Strawberry shortcake, 2. Strawberry pizza, 3. Pancakes with strawberries. Thanks to a new group of organizers for making all that fine food available once again. ... The local festival season started last weekend when the competitive barbecue circuit arrived in Brimfield for Smoke on the Prairie. Luke and Andrea DeRenzy of Elmwood took fourth place for brisket against a field from across the Midwest. uuu The future of The Palace Theatre is the focus of an Elmwood Development Association meeting next Thursday (June 11) at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood. A representative from the Chillicothe Optimist Club will be on hand to discuss how that group purchased their town’s theater and was able to pay off loans, to offer movies and to keep open the doors to a town asset. “We are hopeful an individual will purchase the theater
and this meeting would be good for prospective buyers, as well, because they will hear how profitable the theater can be,” Amy Davis of the EDA said. “If an individual does not buy it, we are educating ourselves on what can be done.” As if that’s not reason enough to attend, snacks will be served. ... Though I’ve heard arguments to the contrary, I have no doubt The Palace can be a viable, moneymaking business into the future. uuu The worm bills are skyrocketing here at Lampe Publications LLC, where Snappy is living up to his name. Plus, we inherited another snapping turtle this week from The Mayor of Oak Hill, who said he found the little snapper out by his mailbox. He insists we call the turtle “Oaky,” but we prefer “Terry” since there is a real resemblance between Mayor and turtle. ... The middle son tried to tell me he can’t find any worms when he digs because, “the dirt is no good.” A quick drive through the country to look at the gorgeous corn crop ended that silly argument. ... Parting shot: Stay tuned for details on The Weekly Post Big Tomato Contest, which will be open to all readers later this summer. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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Memories of Little League days gone by
As summer is upon us, so is Little League baseball season. My daughter plays softball, so I get to go watch her play at least once a week, and it looks like she is having a lot more fun than I had when I was her age. Jon The kids around my neigh- GALLAGHER borhood had always played baseball, but before (and for that matter, after) organized games with teams, uniforms and stuff, we played with plastic balls and bat. The balls were half solid with holes cut in the other half (perhaps designed that way to ruin both the arms of pitchers and the swings of batters for life). The bats were long, yellow things that, if left in the sun too long, would warp, making hitting next to impossible unless you went to the plate with your eyes crossed. Sandlots echoed with familiar phrases such as “Invisible man on first!” or “Pitcher’s hand; you’re out!” as kids invented ways to make up for phantom players who
had yet to discover our pickup game. Trees, bushes or shrubs, and wayfaring pieces of paper served as our bases, though we wore out patches of grass around “second base.” We had our share of arguments, but it must have been fun because we would quit playing when it got too dark to see the ball and be back on the field the next morning. Then came some adults with the idea that we should play organized baseball with hardballs and wooden bats. I’m not sure exactly HOW the teams were chosen for our four- to six-team league, but I’ve got a suspicion. It seems that if your parent was one of the people in charge of the league, you went onto one team, and if your parents were not business owners or professionals, you got put into a different pool of players. The result was simple: One team was made up of “all stars” and the other five teams had varying degrees of talent. Usually there was one team that was almost competitive, and three or four that were completely useless. I always wound up on one of the
teams that was useless. Those teams usually had two or three players who could sometimes catch and throw the ball, and sometimes there were those who could hit as well. I remember my second year (I think I was in 5th grade) when I was one of the two pitchers. This meant we had two players who could throw the ball from the pitcher’s rubber to the plate. This was somewhat of an accomplishment. When I wasn’t pitching, I played third base, because the third baseman needed a strong arm to throw across the diamond. When I pitched, the other pitcher played third base for the same reason. It would have been a solid strategy if we would have had a first baseman who could catch the ball, but those people were all on the allstar team. The biggest member of the team was always the catcher. I’m not sure why other than it gave the pitcher someone large to aim at. Our catcher that year was good, but some teams had kids who were just overweight and had about as much interest in catching as they
got suggestions for turning these first, tentative steps into real progress. First, it needs to remember our founders placed Congress first in the constitutional firmament. It has been far too timid. Second, Congress needs to return to good process. Returning in both houses to the socalled “regular order” of committee hearings and amendments would do wonders for restoring transparency, encouraging fact-finding and finding agreement. Third, members need to understand their conduct has a direct impact on Americans’ trust in Congress. Too many have a constricted view of what it means to serve. They understand their re-
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Congress actually showing encouraging signs To the Editor: There have been encouraging signs on Capitol Hill of late that Congress’s long slide into irrelevance may be slowing. Recent agreements on Medicare reimbursements, on Iran, No Child Left Behind, Pacific trade and other issues led to a chorus of relieved approval both in Washington and in the press. Just as important, the amendment process – at least in the Senate – is once again functioning as it’s supposed to. But let’s not go overboard. Major challenges lie ahead, chief among them how Congress handles the budget. If Congress finds that it likes feeling productive, then I’ve
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sponsibility to represent their constituents, but apparently feel little or no responsibility to get legislation enacted into law or to make the country work. This fails the ultimate test of the legislative process, which is to find remedies to the nation’s challenges. Finally, Congress should heed the lesson of these past few months and re-energize its commitment to negotiation and compromise. Skillful legislators know how to honor their firmly held principles while still finding common ground. The progress we’ve seen of late on Capitol Hill is proof that these legislators exist. May their ranks increase. – Lee H. Hamilton, Director, Center on Congress at Indiana University
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Heroin suspected in Brimfield bust
BRIMFIELD – Police called to Casey’s about 3 a.m. May 28 concerning two people allegedly ingesting illegal substances later arrested one of them on multiple charges tied to heroin, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Tiffany Riley, 32, of Galesburg was apprehended by a deputy after she emerged from a restroom with needle tracks on her arm, said police, who arrested her for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to reports. She was transported to the Peoria County Jail and her companion was issued a warning.
Farmington arrests man for exploiting elderly
FARMINGTON – Farmington police on May 26 arrested James A. Gorman, 55, of O’Fallon, for felony theft and financial exploitation of the elderly. In 2012, Gorman sold a lightning rod system to an 86-year-old Farmington woman. He would return to her house every six months to do “maintenance,” charging $600 to $700 for his work. He then would go to a local bank and cash the check. Farmington police are encouraging anyone with a similar experience to contact their local police.
Man cited for DUI after Princeville-Jubilee crash PRINCEVILLE – Twenty-oneyear-old Bradley Schreiner of Princeville was northbound on Princeville-Jubilee Road about 3:30 a.m. on May 28 when he lost
control of the 2006 Nissan he was driving as he passed another vehicle, he told police. The Nissan rolled over and Schreiner was out of the vehicle when police arrived. Schreiner was arrested on two DUI counts and also ticketed for improper lane usage, and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Injured motorist ticketed for DUI
BRIMFIELD – Police responding to an accident near the intersection of Maher and Brimfield Roads on May 25 ended up ticketing a 56-year-old Princeville woman for Driving Under the Influence, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Brenda Schockey was injured and required transport by BYE Ambulance to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Shockey also was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving an uninsured vehicle, police said.
Farmington trucker ticketed in collision
FARMINGTON – Steven Haines, 54, of Farmington about 2:30 p.m. May 26 was cited for speeding after the 1995 Kenworth truck he was driving on Illinois Route 116 crashed into the rear of a 2015 Toyota driven by Michael Edlen, 70, of Galesburg. Edlen had slowed to turn onto Eden Road where the wreck occurred, police said.
One injured in Oak Run jet ski mishap
DAHINDA – A 19-year-old Dahinda man was injured about 4:30 p.m. May 25 when he fell from a jet ski at Oak Run and dislocated his shoulder, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Derek Baum was transported by
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Injured driver ticketed after Bell School crash
ELMWOOD – Shelby Harris, 23, of Canton was ticketed for speeding and improper lane usage after the 1999 Pontiac she was driving southbound on Bell School Road near Shissler Road about 8 a.m. May 30 left the road and rolled over, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Harris told police she apparently fell asleep at the wheel. She had lacerations and a possible neck injury, police said, and was taken to Graham Hospital in Canton. She has a July 6 court date.
Police reports
• Cole Stoddard, 20, of Brimfield on May 26 was ticketed for reckless driving, and on May 28 was arrested for criminal damage to property and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Ashley Harper, 26, of Farmington on May 28 was arrested for failure to appear and transported to the Peoria County Jail to hold for another agency.
Deer accidents
• May 25: Daniel Powers of Elmwood on Interstate 74 near Maher Road in Brimfield Township. • May 26: Heidi Vannest of Knoxville on Interstate 74 near mile marker 66 in Elba Township. • May 31: Jennifer Eastep of Franklin, Tenn., on Interstate 74 near Heinz Lane.
Marriage licenses
• Christine Rudy of Princeville and John S. Miller III of Peoria • Halee Hammitt of Edwards and Andrew Kennedy of Farmington.
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did in nuclear physics. Seasons rarely lasted the entire summer. Because one team always had the best players, there was never any doubt as to who was going to win and get the trophy (back then, not everyone got trophies – just one for the winning team’s sponsor to display). It was no fun to get slaughtered by the all-stars and since there was no “mercy rule”; you played until the game was over. I remember the night we played the all-stars. I pitched that game and allowed 24 runs in the first inning. I’m not exaggerating. We had three outfielders who
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way to get out of the inning was to strike out the batters. I don’t know how many pitches I threw that inning, but I think most everyone batted at least three, maybe four times. Needless to say, it wasn’t fun. I wouldn’t know until a few years later, when talking to some of the all-stars, that they weren’t having fun either. They wanted to compete, not slaughter. Turns out they were jealous of the rest of the league because there was no predetermined outcome when we played. I’m anxious to get back down to the diamonds this year and watch my daughter play. I’ll do my best to make sure she’s having fun, if nothing else.
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BRIEFS Alleged meth lab operators still in jail
WILLIAMSFIELD – Two people accused of operating a meth lab here remain locked up at the Knox County Jail, facing four charges and hefty bails in connection with a house fire and arrest May 20. Richard L. Boynton, 50, and Penny J. Hendricks, 42, were apprehended when police responded to an early-morning house fire at 121 N. Chestnut St., owned by 85year-old Joyce Stodgel, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s office. Stodgel said a carbon monoxide detector awakened her and she called 911. While fighting the basement fire, authorities noticed meth manufacturing materials and arrested Boynton and Hendricks. Both are charged with possession of methamphetamine, and three charges tied to its manufacture. The court set Boynton’s bail at $250,000 and Hendrickson’s at $100,000, according to the sheriff’s office. Knox officials said the meth lab was the cause of the fire. Stodgel wasn’t charged.
Elmwood band season starts Sunday evening
ELMWOOD – Recognized as the longest continuously performing community band in the state, the Elmwood Municipal Band starts its series of summer concerts at Central Park Sunday (June 7) at 7:30 p.m. Performances from the gazebo in the square are scheduled to continue for 10 weeks. The band rehearses each Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. During the Junior High construction project, rehearsals take place in an elementary school classroom, band director Erich Weiger said. For details, go to the Elmwood Municipal Band Facebook Page.
Gospel concert benefit in Edwards on June 19
EDWARDS – The Midwest Food Bank will sponsor a benefit gospel concert featuring the
Collingsworth Family on Friday, June 19,at 7:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 7411 North Heinz Lane, in Edwards. Tickets are $20 and are available at Midwest Food Bank, 9005 North Industrial Road, Peoria; Midwest Food Bank, Bloomington; and Bethany Baptist Church. Checks can be mailed to Midwest Food Bank, 9005 N. Industrial Road, Peoria, Il, 61614. Or go online to www.midwestfoodbank.org. Children 15 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Midwest Food Bank, a private and independent food bank in Peoria that serves 240 food pantries and soup kitchens in 32 counties, Missouri and Iowa. Midwest Food Bank provides food to almost 150,00 people each month at no cost to the food pantries and soup kitchens.
Peoria County road work bids being let
Sealed proposals for Peoria County work including spraypatching various roads in Millbrook Township and seal-coating some roads in Rosefield Township are being accepted until 9 a.m. Tuesday (June 9). Bids will be accepted by the Land Use and Infrastructure Committee of the Peoria County Board in care of the Peoria County Highway Department, 6915 W. Plank Rd. in Peoria, after which bids will be publicly opened and read for the specific work sought, according to County Highway Engineer Amy Benecke McLaren. Proposal forms are available at that office. No bidding proposals will be issued Monday (June 8) after 4 p.m. Download forms at www.peoriacounty.org/countyHighway/letting. The lowest responsible bid is accepted for construction, said McLaren, who noted that after bid-opening, the County Transportation Committee reviews letting and passes the project, which then goes to the County Board, which can review and pass project as let.
Black Hawk College graduates 212
GALVA – More than 200 students applied for degrees and certificates for the 2014-15 academic year at Black Hawk College East Campus and the May 22 Commencement honored several area students. Graduating Summa Cum Laude was Savannah Speckhart of Princeville. Other area graduates were Briana Lenzi of Brimfield; Athens DeMartini of Laura; Kathleen Reay, Kristi Smith, Savannah Speckhart, all of Princeville; and Jared Ekstrand of Williamsfield.
Dean’s List honorees
Several Local students were named to the 2015 Dean’s List. At Bradley University: • Brimfield – Alexa A. Burek, Claire E. Crandell, Taylor M. Fales, Kaela N. Giles, Heath L. Moore, Kaitlin S. Paternoga and Jennifer K. Volk; • Dahinda – Travis D. Smith; • Edwards – Nathaniel C. Colwell, Austin M. Heubi, Kyle J. Schaub, Stephanie N. Swahlstedt, Mary C. Voss and Alexander H. Weck; • Elmwood – Bryce D. Egan, Destiny T. Jackson, Braden D. Streitmatter and Brianna J. Streitmatter; • Farmington – Cameron R. Horn, Michelle L. Rathman and Jessica N. Settles; • Princeville – Raeleen E. HartRhoads, Kyle Haste, Arin M. Heinz, Michael L. Holder, Kaitlynn A. Holshouser, Haley M. Meeks and Blake A. Momenteller. At Western Illinois University they include: • Brimfield – Leah Dean, Tabetha Dungan, Luke Golemon, Kathryn Kellstadt and Ryan Kreiter; • Edwards – Ashley Wetherill; • Elmwood – Kaselyn Hart, Ryan Herridge, Michael Hoffman and Gabriela Montoya; • Princeville – Janelle Hohenbery and Hannah Morrissey; • Trivoli – Jessica Marie Abel and Kevin Eastman. At Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, Brooke Howard of Farmington is on the Dean’s List.
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Billtown streets, sidewalks to be repaired By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board on Monday unanimously voted to spend $25,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds to seal coat several city blocks and to proceed with plans to repair sections of sidewalks. Andrew Logsdon of the Galesburg engineering firm of Bruner, Cooper & Zuck explained the street project, which will work on portions of Cottonwood Court, Legion Road, Norman Drive, Pine Street and Scheeler Avenue. “We’ll be going all For The Weekly Post
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around the new library, which will open this summer,” said Village President Michael Gray. Knox County will do the work through an intergovernmental agreement, and it’s expected to be finished in August. The sidewalk work will include sections by the funeral home and photo studio, Gray said. In other construction news, bids for the stateassisted project on the water system went out Monday (June 1), and are scheduled to be opened on July 23, Logsdon said. Addressing upgrades recommended by the
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Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the project received a $229,000 grant from the state’s Community Development Assistance Program, and will be administered by the Western Illinois Regional Council. Williamsfield is obligated for about $76,000 of the cost. In other business, the Board briefly went into executive session and emerged to approve Tori Courson as Village Clerk. The position had been Village Clerk/Treasurer and was elected, but the board made it two appointed positions to conform to state law, and incumbent Mary Rice will remain as Village Treasurer. The Board also: • Voted to annex Luke Doubet’s seed-corn business property on Illinois Route 180 south of the business district; • Set June 13 as the “Tour of Gardens” from 3-5:30 p.m.; • Scheduled June 19 as Clean-Up Day (when materials must be curb-
side by 7 a.m.), and the
same day a special Re-
cycling Day from 9
a.m.-1 p.m. for electronics and paint;
• Heard concerns
about some fire hydrants possibly needing maintenance (noticed after
the fire department re-
cently flushed out the
system);
• Passed the Prevailing
Wage ordinance, which
requires taxpayer-funded construction projects to pay the County’s prevailing wage (for instance, the Illinois
Department of Labor
lists Knox carpenters’
prevailing wage in June as $30.38/hour, and
highway laborers’ at $26.06/hour); and
• Trustee Jim Folger
asked Trustees to con-
sider changing local or-
dinances to permit the
use of ATVs, which may
be discussed at the July
meeting.
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SMOKE ON THE PRAIRIE
Here are scenes from this year’s Smoke on the Prairie competition in Brimfield, hosted by the Brimfield Area Men’s Club. In the picture above, Luke DeRenzy of Elmwood cooks his fourth-place brisket. Photos by Walt Avery.
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Kent Rigg, left, and Ava Alford initiated Williamsfield’s hydroponic program. Photo by Cheryl Harlow.
as well as planting, pruning and harvesting. “I simply love being out in the greenhouse and learning more about it,” Alford said. A total of 65 students in seven classes participated in the hydroponics program since February, Rigg said. “Ava and her fellow students have learned to measure and monitor Phi and water levels and have mastered pruning techniques,” he said. “It has been a positive and enriching experience for them.” Rigg said his students are proud of the work they have accomplished, but are concerned about the program’s future due to potential cuts of up to $1.8 million dollars in state funding. “Our program has been so successful and produced such positive results that we hope to not only to continue it, but to expand it,” Rigg said. “We just hope and pray that the funding comes through next year.”
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gal because Ward 2 Alderman Ryan Lambert, who owns property in the TIF district, registered a vote when he should have abstained. Lambert has turned in the paperwork to remove his property from the TIF district so he can vote on matters related to it, but that process could take a few weeks. “There’s a lot of raw nerves about this and I want to make sure we get this thing right,” said Mayor Kenn Stufflebeam. Ward 1 Alderman Matt Ulm, who vehemently opposed both the prevailing wage exemption and the waiver of the building permit during the previous vote, wondered whether the council could place restrictions on the follow-up vote. “I think he (Lambert) should be entitled to a vote,” he said. “We need a full council and a mayor ... because of the heated issues that are surrounding this.” Stufflebeam said if that stipulation is placed on a vote, it may never occur. Members of the audience took issue with the ability of council members to remove property from the TIF. The year-old TIF has been a source of confusion for many taxpayers this year, as their tax bills look a bit different than in the past. “If you guys can get out of it, I’d like to get out of it,” said Toni Holmes, who serves as assessor. Stufflebeam said he would look into whether other elected officials
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“That is not at all true,” Stufflebeam said. “It’s not about who you are. This is Farmington and we’re going to get past the petty bickering.” In other business the council: • Accepted the resignation of Kenny Anderson from the planning commission. • Learned the city received a $37,015 insurance settlement for a 2014 fire at the reverse osmosis plant.
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Elmwood approves more bids for Junior High renovation By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – More than $400,000 in bids for masonry, flooring and general contracting were unanimously approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting on May 27. With added language specifying the approval is “based on an accurate analysis of all three general trades bids by construction manager Performance Services,” the bids were tentatively awarded to Otto Baum of Morton ($18,135 for masonry work), TSI Commercial Floor Covering of Champaign ($49,393 for flooring), and D. Joseph Construction of Peoria ($344,600 for generate trades work). Board member Val Ramirez voiced concern with the large spread between three bidders for general trades labor. There was a 31 percent difference between D. Joseph and the highest bidder. “I’m OK if our construction manager is confident with that number,” Ramirez said. “We’re leaning pretty heavily on our construction manager.” Related work to address asbestos abatement also was awarded at a price of about $22,000. In other action, the Board unanimously approved the installation of an irrigation system for the football field, which will be completed at no cost to the District or school activity funds. Coach Todd Hollis said football parents and other donations for material, labor and installation will fund the project, which will be completed this summer. For The Weekly Post
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Also, Superintendent Chad Wagner reported the Illinois State Board of Education’s annual audit and scoring of the District’s special education and related services, known as the State Performance Plan (SPP) was a perfect 4.0. “We passed with flying colors,” he said, “across the board.” In other news: • The Elmwood Elementary Parents’ Club has set Aug. 22 for its 17th annual 2015 Golf Fore Education fund raiser, which raised more than $17,000 last year. Besides an 18-hole round of golf, the event will feature a steak dinner, a DJ, a silent auction and a raffle, including a new $5,000 cash raffle. For details contact Rachel Potts at (309) 573-3444 or rach_61614@yahoo.com or Erin Magee at (309) 738-9938 or erinpmagee@gmail.com; • Elementary School Principal Tony Frost reported that the 4th grade this year collected about 11 tons of material in connection with the District’s recycling program; and • The Board tentatively OK’d sending Board Members to the 2015 Joint Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Association of School Administrators and Illinois Association of School Business Officials Nov. 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. The District last year spent about $5,500 for five Members’ registration, parking and rooms, a 40 percent reduction from previous conference expenditures.
Habitat for Heroes groundbreaking ELMWOOD – Area residents are invited to the groundbreaking for Habitat for Humanity’s second area “Habitat for Heroes” home, scheduled for Saturday morning (June 6) at 502 S. Locust. Elmwood’s military family is U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patricia Hightower, an Elmwood native. The groundbreaking will be at 10 a.m. with former Congressman and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as Master Sponsor. Sponsors include Wayne Litwiller Excavating; Bruce Ekhoff Builders; Tannock Electric; Tim Maness & Sons Amusement; G&D Disposal; Steve, Donna & David Neal; Standard Heating & Cooling; Forever Me Photography;
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Elmwood council adjusting permit fees By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Homeowners making minor alterations or building an attached deck will see relief under new building fees tentatively approved by the City Council on Tuesday. The council also OK’d a Motor Fuel Tax maintenance program and a 2015-16 contract with BYE Ambulance. Aldermen unanimously voted to direct the City’s attorney to draft language adjusting fees for building permits and for the Zoning Board of Appeals, intending to make small home improvements cheaper and to cover expenses associated with engineering consultation costs. The action would eliminate a $500 fee for an attached deck and make it the same as a free-standing deck: $250. It also would create a new $75 fee for “minor” alterations needing just one inspection. Currently, any alternation costs $250. Other building permit fee changes would include raising the alteration fee for electrical, plumbing and For The Weekly Post
HVAC from $55 to $75 and increasing the fee for front-yard fences from $50 to $55. The only changes to zoning fees would be an increase for a variance request from $265 to $400 and an increase for a special use request from $690 to $890. A Motor Fuel Tax-funded maintenance program was unanimously approved. The plan calls for spending $29,400 on asphalt and salt, $19,900 on seal coating, $5,500 on spray patching and $1,250 on related engineering. The program totals more than $56,000. The Council also passed with no debate a new contract with BYE Ambulance calling for the City’s contribution of $55,760, virtually unchanged from last year. Also unchanged were other communities’ contributions, according to the BYE agreement: Brimfield Fire Protection District: $132,168; Elba-Salem Fire Protection District: $62,000; and Elmwood Rural Fire Protection District: $25,970. In other action, the Council:
• Unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with Farmington to buy oil for Elmwood’s spray-patching machine; • Unanimously OK’d the annual renewal of the Prevailing Wage Ordinance, which governs wages contractors or subcontractors must pay on public-works projects. The Illinois Department of Labor lists Peoria County carpenters’ prevailing hourly wage in June as $30.38, electricians $34.82, highway laborers’ at $29.16; plumbers’ at $34.52; and truck drivers’ at $33; • Authorized the purchase of 10 6-foot park benches without backrests to be placed throughout the business district at a cost of less than $300 each; • Heard Police Chief Aaron Bean’s summary, which reported 80 incidents, 29 reports, 21 warnings, 12 stops, 7 tickets and 5 arrests; and • Discussed continuing to explore the purchase of a new leaf-vacuum piece of equipment for the street department, which could cost more than $50,000.
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FARMINGTON – Norman G. Ford, 95, of Farmington died at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Country Comfort in Elmwood. He was born on July 30, 1919, in rural Oak Hill to George and Effie (Ries) Ford. He married Alice Louise Jones on March 28, 1945, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2000. He is survived by three children, Ford Jeanie (Herb) Stufflebeam of Staunton, Bonnie (Jim) Northrup of Elmwood, and Rev. Gary (Claire) Ford of Pekin; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harold Ford; and one grandson, Jeffrey Ford Stufflebeam. Norman was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked for Caterpillar as a tool grinder, retiring in 1980, after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Farmington American Legion Post No. 140, where he was a past Commander. He was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church. Funeral services were to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Farmington United Methodist Church, where visitation is to be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Burial, with military honors, will be at Yates City Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington YWCA Lunch with Friends, 111 N. Ave. A, Canton, IL 61520 or to Farmington Rescue 1100, 49 N. Cone St., Farmington, IL 61531. Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
This Week’s Obituaries • Doyle Allen, 80, Brimfield • Betty Coon, 71, Brimfield • Ed Driscoll, 79, Farmington • Norman Ford, 95, Farmington • James Kriegshauser, 94, Edwards • Clay Menold, three weeks, Princeville • Ted Morse, 64, Yates City • Alan Vaughn, 24, Brimfield • F. Wayne Webb Jr., 82, Princeville
Ted Morse
YATES CITY – Ted R. Morse 64, of Yates City passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Ted was born Nov. 24, 1950 in Galesburg, the son of Theodore and Irene Morse (Emken) Morse. He married Georgia McMaster on Sept. 12, 1969 in Maquon. Ted’s greatest love was his family. He made it a point to be highly involved with his son’s high school activities, and he later cherished fishing with his grandchildren. He was a 20-year member of the Elba-Salem Fire Department. Ted was also active with the Yates City Masonic Lodge where he served at one time as a Master Mason. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Morse of Yates City; son, Brett (and Amanda) Morse of Elmwood,; two grandchildren, Beckett and Lyla Morse,; one brother; Randy (and Brenda) Morse of Scott City, Mo.; and one sister, Denise (and Bart) Wernick of Bellevue, Neb. Ted is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son; Daniel Morse, parents; Theodore and Irene Morse, and one nephew; Joshua Morse. A graveside memorial service was held May 31, 2015 at the Yates City Cemetery. Memorial donations can be left to the Elba-Salem Fire Department. The Hurd-Hendricks Funeral
Home and Crematory in Knoxville is assisting the family. Online condolences can be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
Doyle Allen
BRIMFIELD – Doyle F. Allen, 80, of Hanna City, father of a Brimfield man, died May 22 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include son David (Janet) Allen of Brimfield; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five sisters. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday, June 4) at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, with the Rev. Bob DeBolt officiating. Burial with military funeral honors will follow at Penn Ridge Cemetery, near Trivoli. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. Condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
Betty Coon
BRIMFIELD – A memorial service/celebration of life for Betty Harlan Coon, who died in December, is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Saturday (June 6) at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Coon, 71, a resident of Pullman, Wash., since 1971 and formerly of Brimfield, died Dec. 17, 2014, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash. A Brimfield native, she was a graduate (and class valedictorian) of Brimfield High School and the University of Illinois and UrbanaChampaign. She married David L. Coon on Aug. 25, 1962, in Brimfield. He survives, along with daughter Lara (Dr. David) Anderson of College Station, Texas; two grandchildren; sisters Kay Habil of Eddyville, Ky., and Janet Harlan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother Charles Harlan of Mobile, Ala.; and 20 nieces and nephews. Friends, especially former classmates, are invited to attend the memorial. Condolences may be left at Legacy.com. More Obituaries, Page 15
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Princeville seeking art works for Heritage Days PRINCEVILLE –Are you an artist interested in sharing your talent with the public? Join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library for the Princeville Heritage Days Art Show. This juried show is open to all ages and eligible works may include: photography, watercolor, oil, pen & ink, pencil, acrylic, sculpture, pastels, mixed media, collage, printmaking, etc. Please limit entries to five per person. Entries must be original and produced within the past two years. Art work drop off will be: • Wednesday, June 10 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Friday, June 12, 9 a.m.-5p.m. • Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Monday, June 15, 9 a.m.-8p.m. • Tuesday, June 16, 9 a.m.-5p.m. • Wednesday, June 17, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. Forms are available in the library or online at http://lmelibrary.org. To learn more, call (309) 385-4540 Artwork will be hung and juried on Thursday, June 18. The Art Show will be open to the public during Princeville Her-
OBITUARIES
Ed Driscoll
FARMINGTON – Edward “Ed” Driscoll, 79, of Peoria, father of a Farmington woman, died May 24 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Atkinson-Hunter; their children, Monica (John) Yard of Farmington, George Hunter of Pekin, Douglas (Brenda) Hunter of Germantown Hills, Alicia (David) Killam of Eureka, Candy Hunter-Heisel of Glasford, Angela (Scott) Hart of Morton and Timothy Hunter of Peoria; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine (Jim) Burley; seven sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was May 29 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
James Kriegshauser
EDWARDS – James E. Kriegshauser, 94, of Peoria, father of an Edwards woman, died May 28 at Bickford Cottage in Peoria. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Florence M. Rogers; one daughter, Debra (Mike) Crismore of Edwards; one son, Ronald (Lee Ann) Kriegshauser of Peoria; daughter-in-law, Maxine Kriegshauser of Hugo, Minn.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was May 30 at Holy Family Catholic Church,
with entombment in Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Clay Menold
PRINCEVILLE – Clay Michael Menold, three weeks old, died on May 25 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Clay was born May 7, 2015, in Peoria, the son of Ryan and Shari Martin Menold. Surviving are his parents of Princeville; sister, Ayla Menold; brother, Gage Menold; and grandparents, Mike and Sharon Menold of Princeville and Steve and Vicki Martin of Goodfield. Private family services were planned, with burial in Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences for the family may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
Alan Vaughn
BRIMFIELD – Alan James Kennith Vaughn, 24, of Pekin, stepbrother of men from Brimfield and Elmwood, died May 29, at his home. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Wendy and Kevin McCready of East Peoria; father, Keith Vaughn of Pekin; maternal grandparents, James and Edith Taylor of Pekin; paternal grandparents, Kennith and Beverly Vaughn of East Peoria; three sisters, Jennifer Stout, Shelby Vaughn and Shayla Vaughn, all of Pekin; two stepbrothers, Kyle (Baeleigh) McCready of Elm-
itage Days on June 19 from 9am until 6pm and on Saturday, June 20th from 9am until 6pm. In addition, starting June 22, the Art Show will be on display during the LME Library’s regular hours through July 11. Library hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1p.m. Art submissions should be picked up July 13-18. Individuals who drop off artwork must pick it up or sign a release form for a third party to pick up.
wood and Tyler McCready of Brimfield; two nieces; four nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His visitation was scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday (June 3) at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services and cremation will be accorded following the visitation. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com. Condolences may be left at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
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F. Wayne Webb Jr.
PRINCEVILLE – F. Wayne Webb Jr., 82, of Lowpoint, brother-in-law of a Princeville man, died May 25 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Joan E. Bennington; four sons, Daniel (Dawn) Webb of Mahomet, Darrin (Luanne) Webb of Topeka, Kan., Markus (Amy) Webb of Mahomet, and Jerrod Webb of Peoria; five grandchildren; a sister, Jayne Forbis of Kewanee; a brother-in-law, Dale (Pauline) Bennington of Princeville; and sister-in-law, Carol (Jeff) Knight of Mahomet. A memorial service was May 30 at Washburn United Methodist Church, with burial of ashes in Bethel Cemetery in Lowpoint, where military rites were accorded. Condolences may be left at www.masonfuneralhomes.com. Obituary Policy: We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch and $5 per picture. Call 309-741-9790.
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AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD 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
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Fun Night: 6 pm
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org
Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm 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 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.
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am
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New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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Brimfield village board tables discussion of water, sewer rates By TERRY BIBO
BRIMFIELD – For the moment, water is tabled. But the issue of a 5 percent rate increase will resurface at the Brimfield Board of Trustees amidst the state’s sea of red ink and fear of more predictable disasters. “We still have to have money for repairs,” board president Dan Fishel told hike-hesitant trustees at Monday’s meetFor The Weekly Post
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ing. “We’ll table it until next month if that’s what you want to do.” A potential increase was suggested by village attorney Rick Johnson during the May 19 budget hearing. At $238,620, the amount of money budgeted for the water fund is about a third of the total $737,520 for the village. “You haven’t discussed raising your sewer and water rates for years,” Johnson said then. According to Village Clerk Holly
Johnson, the rate has been the same since 2011. Meanwhile, expenses have increased, Fishel noted. And the state may withhold more funds normally passed on to the village in order to deal with its own financial woes. “They took half of our MFT (motor fuel tax) in March, and they could again, to plug a hole,” she said, as an example. Debt for the water and sewer system has been repaid and there is more than $140,000 in savings for those uses. Yet one major repair to the aging water tank could drain that reserve. “We’d could be at zero dollars there pretty quickly,” Fishel said. Currently, water sales generate more than $170,000 a year. Quick calculations by board members indicate a 5 percent increase translates to roughly $8,700 in additional income and adds $3.50 to the
average $60 water bill. “We have the option of doing nothing,” Fishel said. “I’d rather be proactive and slowly increase as needed.” Newly-elected trustee Paul Dye said he would like to compare Brimfield’s water rates with those in nearby communities. Allison Porter suggested tabling the issue for more consideration. The budget hearing will be held along with the regular July 6 meeting. Anyone who’d like to see the budget can visit the village office. “We’ll have a copy available for viewing,” Holly Johnson said. In other business, the board approved no parking signs along Madison Street to accommodate the fire department and $1,500 to clean well membranes. TERRY BIBO can be reached at terry.bibo.freelance@gmail.com.
Gilles’ retirement bittersweet By KASEY SIMMONS
BRIMFIELD – Today is a bittersweet one in the career of Lonye (Berkley) Gilles. After 27 years of service to the Brimfield School District, Gilles worked her last Gilles day today (June 4) and was to be honored during the Teacher’s Institute Gilles served most recently as health care manager and said it is the lives of children which engaged her in serving the school district. After having spent 12 years as a stay-at-homemom to daughters Aaryn and Ryan and son Jesse, Gilles decided it was time to join the workforce. Initially she credits her mother, a nurse, as inspiration for entering the nursing field. Later her children guided her to work with school children. And she had support from husband and high-school sweetheart, Dennis. “Being a parent taught For The Weekly Post
me many of the traits I needed to work with school children,” said Gilles, who was born and raised in Brimfield. Asked about changes in education, her response is similar to other recently retired colleagues. “I’d say testing. There is so much emphasis on state testing, and the PARCC tests this year were brutal,” Gilles said. “Introducing Common Core had a big impact on education, as well.” Not being in the classroom doesn’t mean Gilles hasn’t seen the challenge for teachers and students alike. “I tried to add a little fun to the mix of fear and worry over PARCC testing this year by making the teachers ‘stress- reducing kits’ which were little bags containing chocolate, tea bags, gum, snacks, and other goodies,” she said. “I bought the students bookmarks with suggestions for reducing test anxiety and passed out smarties to classes taking the tests.” When it comes to ad-
vice, she said, “Stick together and support one another,” adding she considers Brimfield co-workers a second family. “My years at Brimfield have rewarded me with friendships that will last my lifetime.” Those who know Gilles – notorious for keeping busy during breaks from school – won’t be surprised to learn her retirement plans are busy. “I have a very long todo list,” she said. Overll, though, her retirement plans are simple. “I am looking forward to more family time. Anyone who knows me knows that our dogs and chickens are a big part of my life, and they are going to love having me home all day. I have become one of those crazy chicken ladies, and will now have even more time to post chicken videos on Facebook,” she said. “My favorite place in the whole wide world is home, and my view of the world is right out my window.”
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Tucker Blum, Elmwood
Senior workhorse pitcher Tucker “ Tuck” Blum rounds out another great class of student athletes at Elmwood High School. Tuck remembers playing catch with his dad Kenny Blum in the backyard at a very young age. He liked throwing the ball, so he stayed with it. Tucker came to realize, through his dad and mom, Shauna, that hard work and patience would be needed to succeed as a pitcher. Baseball isn’t an easy game. There would be good days and notso-good days. Brimfield-Elmwood coach Brandon Porter saw potential and results of Tucker’s hard work by displaying confidence in his pitcher in his early high school years. It paid off for Tuck, Porter and the Indians’ team as he won as a starter, held leads and saved wins in late innings by his junior season. One save came versus Peoria Notre Dame last season when he stifled six slugging Irish hitters to close out a big win. Rewards for Tuck’s hard work came in the form of ICAC and Prairieland All Conference recognition. In addition, he will pitch and study physical education at Carl Sandburg Junior College this fall. Tucker’s only major flaw is that he is a Cubs’ fan! He also supports other Chicago teams – the Bulls and Bears and roots for U of I football and basketball. His favorite movie is “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and ESPN Sports Center is what he most likes to view on the tube. History is what he most likes in the classroom. Tucker also participates in the EHS Key Club. Away from schoolwork and pitching, he likes to spend time with his family and friends, and watch movies. “Something I’ll miss from this community is how Elmwood and Brimfield have worked together to succeed and get kids to participate in sports,” he said in a very astute manner. Along with playing baseball, Tucker also played for the Trojans football team. He gave back to EJHS pitchers last fall in a very effective way. As one can read, Tucker Blum, the final EHS Athlete of the Week for 2014-2015, has an awesome story to tell and to read, like all our other awesome student athletes.
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Princeville falls just short of Final 4 By PHIL JOHNSON
CHAMPAIGN – Two singles, one error and another day of rest for Mitchell Janssen was all that stopped Princeville’s baseball team from reaching the Class 1A Final Four. Tied 5-5 with Okaw Valley heading into the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday in the Champaign Supersectional, the Princes (26-5) yielded a winning run to end an inspiring season. Down 5-1 after four, Princeville rallied to tie as Brett Down and Brandon Crose each had two hits and scored three of the Princes runs. Zach Simmons added a double, one run scored and three RBI and Princeville also got hits from Austin Brodine, Michael Sheets, T.K. Kielion and Luke Cokel. But ace hurler Janssen, who had tossed a complete game no-hitter in Monday’s sectional win, could not pitch Tuesday. That left the duties to a committee of Down, Cole Hartley and Kielion. One day earlier, the Princes had continued a terrific 2015 run with a 30 Illinois Wesleyan Sectional championship win over Abingdon-Avon. Janssen put up an impressive no-hit performance that included 12 strikeouts. Janssen also drove in two of the three Princes’ runs with a base hit in the opening frame. “Mitch is always most For The Weekly Post
Members of the Princeville baseball team pose with their 2015 sectional trophy. Photo by Shelly Brodine.
focused and seems to have his best stuff versus the toughest opponents, and we were all helped with an outstanding running catch in centerfield by Luke Cokel,” Princeville coach Chris Delbridge said. Down had two hits and scored twice, while Simmons added two hits in the Princeville offensive effort. To get to the sectional final, the Princes also got a Janssen shutout in a 4-0 win over Ilini Bluffs in the semifinals. Janssen scattered four hits while ringing up 14 strikeouts. IB ace Chet Merrit pitched weel, but the Princes capitalized on three opponent errors. T.K. Kielion also connected for two triples that helped get in two of the Princeville runs. Brimfield-Elmwood The Indians’ season ended at the Monmouth Sectional semifinals in a setback to a very solid Illini West team, 3-2. Jake Roberts’ two-run home run in the fourth inning was B-E’s offense,
while Carson Cuevas pitched a complete game and allowed just two hits and fanned four. Sectional champion Illini West scored one in each of the first, third, and sixth to overcome the Indians. West employed a combination of pitchers Alex Rhodes and Colton Mellinger, something they’ve done throughout the season in key games, to hold B-E to three hits. “Jake struck out in the
first, then adjusted to hit the home run in the fourth. Carson pitched great all season,” B-E coach Brandon Porter said. “It was a tough loss. Our team battled throughout the season.” Cuevas led the team in hitting with a .364 average, while Roberts was the RBI man with 34. Senior Tucker Blum was the pitching wins leader with a 5-1 mark in the team’s 21-14 season.
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LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of June, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in courtroom 203 of the Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois, I will have my petition heard for the change of my name from BONNIE MARIE MOYE to that of BONNIE MARIE SIEBERT pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY In Re ESTATE OF BRUCE J. HOWARD, Deceased.
WILLIAM R. KELLY Attorney for Petitioner 4801 N. Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Telephone: (309) 685-9001
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of BRUCE J. HOWARD, on May 2, 2015. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to LINDA S. KERSH, of 585 East Fulton Street, Farmington, Illinois 61531, and LAWRENCE WAYNE KERSH, of 585 East Fulton Street, Farmington, Illinois 61531, as Executors, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representatives or both on or before the 4th day of December, 2015 or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representatives is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representatives and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 18th day of May, 2015. LINDA S. KERSH and LAWRENCE WAYNE KERSH, Executors of the Estate of BRUCE J. HOWARD, Deceased.
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4x200 meter relay, which placed fourth in a time of 1:30.73 – second fastest in Farmers history. The relay was made up of seniors Max Balagna and Josh Lozier, junior Steven Gilstrap and sophomore Eric Higgs. “I feel good for our seniors Josh and Max. They got to finish their careers as all-state athletes,” Hardesty said. “They peaked at the right time too. They bought into the training and it paid off.” The only faster 4x200 relay for Farmington was the 2000 quartet of Dustin Palley, Justin Easley, Ryan Smith and Ryan Moll, which was third in Class A in 1:31.05 but had a faster time during that season, Hardesty said. The Elmwood-Brimfield track team also brought home two allstate performances: ninth-place runs by senior Nate Herridge and sophomore Hayden Golemon. Herridge won in the slow heat of the 3,200meter run and, despite running by himself, managed to post a time of 9:55.23 that boosted
Elmwood-Brimfield sophomore Hayden Golemon (second from left) placed ninth last Saturday in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles at Class 1A state in a time of 41.92.
him past several in the fast heat. “To be in the slow heat and to sneak in and beat the other guys is kind of hard to do,” E-B coach Gregg Meyers said. “You’re basically just running against time and trying to beat the other guys.” Herridge had been battling a cold on Thursday, which was a factor in his leg of the 4x800 E-B relay. Ranked second coming in, the Trojans did not advance to Saturday’s finals. “We just kind of got off to a slow start and never picked it up from there,” Meyers said. The opposite was true
for Golemon, who ran a very good qualifying race in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Golemon’s time of 40.84 was his best and was the eighth-fastest and boosted him into Saturday’s final on the nine-lap Eastern Illinois University track. Golemon ran 41.92 in that race to earn his ninthplace medal. “He didn’t run quite as well as he had in qualifying, but for a sophomore to get down there and qualify for the finals is a good deal,” Meyers said. Fellow sophomore Jackson Harkness just missed reaching the fi-
Elmwood-Brimfield senior Ryan Herridge won a ninth-place medal in the 3,200.
nals in shot put, placing 13th in prelims with a toss of 49-04.25.
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field, Kewanee, Princeville, Wethersfield, St. Bede and Leroy. The girls side of the tournament begins Nov. 20. Hoops rule – The rule prohibiting excessive contact in high school basketball has been expanded to include all ball-handlers on the court, include post players. This revision was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules
Committee at its April 2022 meeting in Indianapolis. Both changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Last year, the rules committee sought to eliminate excessive contact on ball-handlers and dribblers outside of the lane area. Beginning next season, excessive contact on any ball-handler will be a violation of the rules. Email information to jeff@wklypost.com.
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“I just wanted to put the ball in play,” Pillman said. Her single scored Kendra Gorham (who reached on a hard-hit ball) and Kennedy Dura (who had a bunt single). For insurance, Gorham added an RBI double in the fourth that plated Baysingar. “I really felt comfortable at the plate and I’m seeing the ball really well,” said Gorham, who had the game’s two hardest hits. “It was nice to work with a three-run lead,” said Florey, who credited catcher Ryleigh Keith with calling a good game. Last Friday, B-E reached the Elite Eight by winning the Knoxville Sectional over Rockridge, 4-0. The Lady Indians downed Beardstown 2-0 in the sectional semis. Florey whiffed 17 Rockridge batters, allowed just one hit, and gave only two free passes. For the cause, she added a two-run home run. Baysingar drove in a run and Morgan Ledbetter had two hits. “Morgan was dominant in the circle. Our defense made the plays we had to,” Juerjens said. In the Beardstown win, Florey also delivered a shutdown performance, giving up just one hit and striking out 17 with no walks. With solid defense and RBIs from Ledbetter and Hannah Huber, B-E avenged an early season loss to Beardstown. “Morgan (Ledbetter) and Hannah (Huber’s) hitting efforts were big,” Juerjens said. Princeville Princeville (29-8) gave Sterling Newman Catholic all it could han-
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Lady Indians to state! Florey fans 20 as B-E softball earns Final 4 By PHIL JOHNSON and JEFF LAMPE
EAST PEORIA – One batter made contact Tuesday against Morgan Florey. One batter from a “well-regarded hitting team,” according to Brimfield-Elmwood coach Kurt Juerjens. One batter with a berth to the Final Four on the line. Aside from that one groundout, and one walk, Florey was utterly dominant. The senior pitcher struck out 20 Stillman Valley batPrinceville falls ters in a 3-0 no-hitter that • Okaw Valley scores boosted the one in the seventh to nip the Princeville baseball Lady Inditeam, 6-5. Page 17. ans to Friday’s Class 2A semifinals. B-E (31-5) will play Kankakee Bishop McNamara (13-7-1) Friday at 3 p.m. in East Peoria’s EastSide Centre. St. Joseph-Ogden and Nashville play in the 5:30 semifinal. Winners play at 5:30 p.m. for a state title; semifinal losers meet at 3 p.m. for third place. “We knew Stillman Valley was a really good hitting team, and that just shows how strong Florey) was,” Juerjens For The Weekly Post
Farmington had five boys take home fourth-place medals Saturday at the Class 1A state track meet at Eastern Illinois University. From left to right are Josh Lozier, Eric Higgs, Steven Gilstrap, Max Balagna and Colton Evans. Photo by Jim Hardesty.
Two fourths for Farmington By JEFF LAMPE
CHARLESTON – The goal in track and field is always to peak at the right time. Farmington did that perfectly at last week’s Class 1A state meet, claiming two fourth-place finishes in the process – one expected, one not. First to the surprise. Coming into the meet, senior Colton Evans had the 21st best discus throw in the field. So much for seedings. Heading to state, his best throw was 145 feet. First, he topped that at last week’s Peoria Journal Star Honor Roll meet with a 151-foot effort. He followed that last Friday at Weekly Post Staff Writer
O’Brien Stadium with a toss of 155-10 that advanced him to Saturday’s finals. Then Evans really unleased, ripping throws of 160 and 162-3 to place fourth in Class 1A and to record the second-longest throw in school history. “I was very happy for him. He came in ranked 21st and got fourth. Obviously, he peaked at the right time,” Farmington coach Jim Hardesty said. “You’ve got a senior who had experience at state last year under his belt, so he could handle the moment. And he worked hard and the hard work paid off for him.” The same was true of Farmington’s Continued on Page 18
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Morgan Florey and Morgan Ledbetter celebrate Tuesday’s final pitch. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
said. The hard-throwing senior got all the support she needed in the third inning on a two-out, two-strike, two-run single that Allison Pillman threaded between shortstop and third base. Continued on Page 19