Thursday July 14, 2016 Vol. 4, No. 20
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The increase should generate about $1,250 per month to help pay for more than $25,000 in WILLIAMSFIELD – Residenwater-related projects also aptial customers will soon start payproved Monday, when the Board ing $5 more per month for water OK’d changing the water-treatin connection with the final work ment plant’s flow to reon the village’s water duce corrosion and system.The Village Inside updating the computer Board on Monday voted Williamsfield’s controller system. to raise the new miniSchool Board “We charge for water mum rate also including rejected a school what it costs to prosewer, garbage and reconstruction bid. vide,” said Village Prescycling to $47.25. Page 8. ident Mick Gray. “We’re The $24.25 rate for not trying to make a water service was last profit, [but] just pay for what raised in April 2015. “People don’t like bills to go up, we’re incurring. We still have a competitive rate.” but if we don’t do this, the cost Engineer Andy Logsdon of will be much higher later on,” said Trustee Jolene Tucker. Continued on Page 2 By BILL KNIGHT For The Weekly Post
Farmington adds wrestling By KELSEY WATZNAUER
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Board of Education voted Monday to approve wrestling as a school-sponsored activity for the 2016-17 school year after the team’s sixth self-supported season. In those six years, the program has gained the community support and student participation that the board previously asked of them, president of the school board Dakota Horn said. “I am ready to support this,” he said. However, Horn and other members of the board had some concerns about approving the team just 37 days before the new school year begins without a coach or definite facilities for practice and equipment storage. But now-former head wrestling coach and member of the board For The Weekly Post
Ron Zessin said he believed the program can succeed and recommended Jake Durbin as a candidate for head coach. Durbin wrestled in high school and at the University of Iowa. There will be an open application process for the wrestling position. “We have been very successful as a team without school funding,” Zessin said. “The school funding would just have the boys concentrate more on the sport instead of if we are going to have enough money for the next tournament or meet.” The total cost of the schoolfunded program is estimated to be $6,500 per year. This meeting also heard several presentations from staff. Guidance counselor Megan Reed spoke about financial aid and scholarships and how it has applied to Farmington graduates. In anticiContinued on Page 7
Sculptor Jerry Anderson of Kickapoo recently unveiled his latest creation, a bald eagle carved from linden wood. Photo by Bill Knight.
Gone with the birds Kickapoo man spends two years carving eagle By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – Temporarily mounted in a garage of a ranch house on Heinz Lane, the eagle is meticulous and magnificent. Carved from wood from a linden tree, it’s a virtually full-sized replica of the symbol of the nation, with a wing span of almost six feet, single feathers etched from the wood, piercing eyes and claws drawn up close to the body. Carefully painted with acrylics and coated with a matt varnish, it’s For The Weekly Post
the culmination of about two years of work by Jerry Anderson, who greeted well-wishers at an open house here last Saturday. “I worked on it about nonstop until this winter, when I did some work for St. Mary’s and then from February on I worked to finish it,” Anderson said. Soon, the eagle will be shipped to Delaware, where Jerry’s son Dave, the youngest of Jerry and Clarita’s five kids, put him in touch with a man wanting an Continued on Page 7
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WATER RATES: Route 180 work in 2022 Continued from Page 1
Bruner, Cooper & Zuck in Galesburg reported that a corroded underground water pipe was repaired and last week painting on the tower and tank were finished, too. “Everything with the water tower is now complete,” Logsdon told the Board. “It’s in great condition and good to go for quite a while.” However, the water is so corrosive that pH levels already are slightly damaging some plumb-
ing at the treatment plant, which is requiring attention. “We want to change the flow to reduce buildup [in piping],” Gray explained. Bringing the chemical/flow process up to code won’t be too significant, according to Logsdon, who proposed Bruner, Cooper & Zuck plan the work, acquire the necessary permit from the Environmental Protection Agency, prepare bid documents and solicit bids, and present them to the Board. “You need to answer a problem that’s bound to happen,” Logsdon said. “The sooner you do it, it’s less likely you’ll have issues.” The water-treatment work probably would
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cost between $10,000 and $15,000, he estimated. The Board agreed to contract with the engineering firm at an hourly rate not to exceed $3,000. The separate work on the new controller was previously discussed, and a bid from Oberlander Electric from East Peoria for more than $9,000 was approved. In other news, • the Board OK’d American Pest Control eradicating termites from the water plant’s wooden foundation; • Village financial statements show modest monthly surpluses in the General Fund, Waterworks and Operations & Maintenance; • Trustee Jim Folger
presented bids for a new tractor, and the Board approved buying a John Deere vehicle with a loader and backhoe and factory cab from Martin Sullivan implement dealer in Brimfield for $41,500; • Trustees OK’d spending about $1,400 for two loads of blacktop for preparation before Knox County crews work to spread oil and chip on local streets, and the County confirmed an Aug. 1 start date; • the Board approved an annexation agreement bringing into the Village the Dickerson family property on the east side of Illinois Route 180 south of town; • Trustee Pam Courson reported that the park’s miniature golf facility is progressing and should be open by the annual Ag Day in September; and • The Illinois Department of Transportation notified the Village that Illinois Route 180 will be improved in a project scheduled for 2022.
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Farmer’s Market is today (July 14) from 4-7 p.m. s Fish Fry – Jamie Harwood for Peoria County Coroner Fish Fry Fundraiser is Friday (July 15) from 5-8 p.m. at Bunzee’s Bar and Grill in Brimfield. $20 all you can eat fish, potato salad, baked beans and baked potato. Kids eat free. s Trivia Night – Alpha Park Library Trivia Night is Wednesday (July 20) at 7 p.m. at Phoenix II, 4206 Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville. Tickets $10 per player. Teams and individual competitors of all ages welcome to play. Call (309) 697-3822.
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s Honeybee Program – Program presented by Mark Kilty with Heart of Illinois Beekeepers is July 22 at Peoria County Farm Bureau at 7 p.m. s Working Together – Elmwood and Yates City Fire Department “Working Together” event is July 23 from 10 a.m.1 p.m. Fire safety presentations at Sweetwater Park, tour of Elmwood Fire Department, fire fighting Your Event food.activities, prizes and
Morrison and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood today (July 14), 6-6:45 p.m. Call (309) 742-2431. s Farmer’s Market – Farmer’s Market in downtown Elmwood on the square is Friday (July 15) from 4-6:30 p.m. Continues every Friday thereafter until SeptemPublicize ber. Call us at (309) 741-9790 s Historical Meeting – s Blood Drive – Red or email information about Elmwood Historical SoCross blood drive at your upcoming event to ciety meeting is July 26, United Methodist news@wklypost.com. 7 p.m., at the Lorado Church in Elmwood is Taft House. Monday (July 18) from s Hunter Safety – Hunter safety class 1-5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment at St. Mary’s of the Wood in Princeville visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-(800) July 28 and 29 from 5-10 p.m. Sand733-2767. wiches, chips and drinks available. Pars Microsoft Class – Microsoft Word ents welcome to take class along with class at Alpha Park Public Library in Bartonville is Monday (July 18) at 7 p.m. children. Must be 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2016. Call (309) 385-2127. Register at (309) 697-3822 ext. 13. s Gospel Concert – Gospel Concert at Future Events Edelstein Community Church is July 30 s BINGO Night – BINGO at Brimfield from 5-7 p.m. Food available. Concert Public Library is July 21 from 2-3 p.m. held rain or shine. All ages welcome.
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Rambling through central Illinois, pondering Pokémon. uuu The most mind-boggling fact at Monday’s meeting of the Williamsfield School Board was that registration fees in Billtown are $30 per student. That’s it. No technology fee. No sports fee. No cryptic “book fee.” Amazing. If you have a kid who plays one sport Jeff you are lucky to LAMPE get out for under $200 these days at most schools. Driver’s education? Bump it up to $400. Billtown gets it done for $30. Thank you Oak Run. ... Another item for Peoria County voters to ponder is how much money our Knox County brethren are raising with a penny sales tax. Think the new Galesburg stadium is an accident? Or the new Knoxville school? Williamsfield is bringing in $150,000 extra per year for capital improvement projects. But folks in Peoria voted the tax down. Thank you Jim Ardis. uuu At first, it seemed as though an episode of the “Walking Dead” had come to life. After returning home from an Internet-free trip to Wisconsin, I saw people wandering everywhere like zombies, staring at phones with more reckless intensity than usual. What was going on? “Pokémon Go,” explained Elmwood officer Deb Copelan. She was right. While we had been enjoying a sim-
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pler life of feeding chickens, camping, petting sheep and actually conversing during our family reunion, a “free” cell phone game called Pokémon Go invaded the earth. On Monday and Tuesday, groups of youngsters and adults again wandered through Elmwood, risking bodily harm as they pursued fellow Pokémon players and landmarks on foot, bike and skateboard. “But Dad,” one of my boys said, “at least we’re outdoors and active.” Sigh. ... Don’t kid yourself about this Pokémon wave. Cell phone companies are behind this. There is no greater data devourer ever conceived. Early on Monday my oldest had reached his data limit (a favorite email to receive, incidentally) and was begging to buy more. Hey, this is the smalltown version of the arrival of crack in Los Angeles. uuu The latest Pokémon fad reminded me of the first one that impacted my life. That was pre-kid, back in 1999, when my cute little nieces Emma and Claire wanted to see “Pokémon: The First Movie.” The only adult in their lives who was dumb enough to take them was me. Hands down, that’s the worst movie I have ever seen, except anything featuring the Olsen Twins. Anyway, within moments of the film starting, I had a splitting headache. And the girls? They loved it! Pokémon has traditionally posed that dichotomy between kid love and parental hate – until now. ... The only good thing from that movie was my introduction to Squirtle (above right) and Bulbasaur, characters whose names
still make me laugh. ... Any time Pokémon is mentioned, I envision Japanese executives in a room overflowing with dollar bills, partying like those chimps from the Career Builder commercial. uuu Anyone still grumbling about the fireworks show in Elmwood needs to give it a rest. The show is put on by volunteers. Not by the city of Elmwood or the fire department. Nobody gets paid to put on the display, which is possible thanks to donations and fund-raising. This year, organizers had some issues with dud fireworks that screwed up the program. And they were a bit short staffed. If you are upset, here’s a suggestion: Make a donation of time or money to help in the future. ... Parting shot: Earlier this spring, someone dumped illegal chicken bedding in back of our office in a tiny little dirt area between us and Brown Animal Hospital. The bedding was shredded corn. Now we’ve got two corn stalks growing out back, one that has two ears and stands 8 feet tall. Must be good dirt. Next year, we’re planting that area to generate a little extra income. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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I was 11 years old when I learned that a news article had to answer five basic questions: “What, Where, When, Who and How,” called the Five Ws – perhaps a last letter was as good as a first. These were to be answered in the first paraMit graph or, if posBERES sible, the first sentence. You could know all of what was actually known about an event if you read the first paragraph. Anything more was considered conjecture and commentary; you read it on your own volition and were expected to understand you
were reading the writer’s perspective of the situation. Editors “cut” articles from the last paragraph to the first – those were the “why” factor, not included in the initial group because it was not fact. William Randolph Hearst and other major publishers realized people were more interested in the “perhaps” factor than the mere facts and pioneered relying on it to sell their papers. The method became known as “yellow journalism” – I won’t tell you why because I have no way of knowing if I am right. Later, “The National Inquirer” became the largest-selling newspaper in the U.S.A. and had its profitable counterparts in the tabloids of London by relying on that approach. People read the material, quoted it
as fact and used it as the basis for their own perspectives. I read a newspaper every day and find the “why” factor dominates that first paragraph, stating intent before it is proven and providing an easy route to wrong decisions. I know they are wrong because later articles, without claiming to have deceived the readers, present the actual cause when it is determined. I rarely find some writer’s lead sentence to be, “I wrote before I had all the facts; I had to, or I would not have had my ‘scoop,’ but now we know.” Today, we have social media. I cringe at the thought of the next time someone tells me about what he or she found out on Facebook or Twitter.
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To the Editor: What a fantastic sincere printing, “Illinois Newspapers’ Message to Springfield: Enough” that you enclosed in your weekly newspaper. May God bless the Illinois newspapers that have addressed this issue. What a wonderful write-up. I also wrote to our Illinois Representatives concerning these issues and hope other Illinois citizens will do the same. Let’s get America back on track of being a family united nation under God; let’s do what is expected of our Representatives who are supposed to be by the people, for the people. Let’s enjoy living and working in Illinois USA. Again, The Weekly Post, thank you for what you and other newspapers are doing to help get Illinois to be an outstanding state again! – Donna Cotter, Farmington
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The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its Crime Statistics Report for June for the eight Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area: • Brimfield city and township together had 1 domestic battery incident, 1 theft, 1 auto theft, 2 vandalism/criminal damage to property incidents, 1 accident with an injury, 5 accidents without an injury, and 9 traffic tickets. • Elmwood city and township together had 1 battery, 1 domestic battery, and 1 violation of an order of protection. • Jubilee Township had 1 accident with an injury, 1 accident without an injury, and 1 traffic ticket. • Kickapoo had 6 reports of theft, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incident, 1 accident with an injury, 8 accidents with no injuries, and 8 traffic tickets. • Millbrook had no incident reports. • Princeville city and township together had 1 domestic battery incident, 1 theft, 2 vandalism/criminal damage to property incidents, 1 accident with an injury, and 5 accidents without an injury. • Radnor had 1 residential burglary, 1 vandalism/criminal damage to property incidents, 3 accidents with no injuries, and 7 traffic tickets. • Rosefield had 1 theft, 1 accident with no injury, and 2 traffic tickets.
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FARMINGTON – Four teens were stopped about 3 a.m. July 5 at the Circle K service station here, where Farmington Police officers arrested them for multiple drug and alcohol charges, according to reports. Arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail were: • Latasia Kelly, 18, of Bartonville, charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor;
• Cliena Martinez, 19, of Bartonville, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor; • Dreante Noel, 18, of Peoria, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; and • Alexis Wood, 18, of West Peoria, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Two ticketed in ATV wreck near Dahinda
DAHINDA – Two area men were ticketed after the All-Terrain Vehicles they were driving in Knox County crashed, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Timothy Powell, 40, of Dahinda, and Robert Osborn-Seiwart, 28, of Victoria, collided about 1:30 p.m. July 4 as Sheriff’s officers were nearby investigating another accident, police said. Powell’s 2011 Yamaha Grizzly and Osborn-Seiwart’s 2011 Honda Ranger were damaged, and both were charged with operating an ATV on the highway. Osborn-Seiwart also was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident since he fled on foot after the wreck.
DUI charged in Knox Co. accident with injury
DAHINDA – Twenty-five-yearold Dylan Johnson was ticketed for Driving Under the Influence south of here when the 1999 Jeep Cherokee he was driving on Knox Highway 17 left the road and rolled over, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. He told officers a car stopped in front of him, and as he swerved to avoid it, he lost control and the Jeep rolled over along the ditch. Police said beer was found in the car, and he was issued tickets for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid registration as well as the DUI. He sought medical attention and was transported to Cottage Hospital, so he was issued a Notice To Appear.
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on June 29 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after she swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle and struck a highway sign near Southport and Koerner Roads. • Michael Riske, 53, of Dahinda on July 4 reported several acts of vandalism at his property. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. • William Keyser, 82, of Elmwood, on July 5 reported criminal damage to his property, and Elmwood Police are investigating. • Ramonah Alford, 39, of Princeville on July 10 was arrested for operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on a suspended license and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Brandon Porter, 32, of Farmington on July 1 was arrested by Fulton County Sheriff’s officers for delivery of a controlled substance and transported to the Fulton County Jail. • Jayden Bantz, 19, of Williamsfield on July 10 was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of ammunition and two traffic citations and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jeremy Hickman, 41, of Maquon last week reported that prescription medicines had apparently been stolen from his vehicle while he shopped at Dollar General or Casey’s in Elmwood. Elmwood police are investigating.
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• June 25: Gabrielle Cannon of Kansas City, Mo., on Interstate 74 near Koerner Road in Kickapoo Township. • June 30: William Webber of Galesburg on Interstate 74 near mile marker 78 in Rosefield Township. • July 1: Kaylyn Campbell of Iowa City, Iowa, on Interstate 74 near Koerner Road in Kickapoo Township. • July 7: Lisa Staggs of Yates City on Southport Road near Heinz Lane in Kickapoo Township.
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FARMINGTON: Aiming for 96 percent attendance Continued from Page 1
pation of the college process, Reed will be available to assist seniors and parents during the school’s open house on Aug. 15 and a FAFSA Completion Workshop will be held on Oct. 18. More information will be available on district social media platforms and at Registration Day on July 26 for returning
students and July 28 for new students. Superintendent John Asplund presented an update for the district goals and made several recommendations, including: • Monitoring the implementation of a community service requirement for graduation; • Issuing a student survey and possibly a graduate survey to garner
student input on the vocational education programs and track student success; • Continuing the goal of 96 percent daily attendance after having reached 95 percent during the 2015-16 school year; • Updating the school communication plan to include a separate Twitter account for district athletics in addition to the pre-
existing social media accounts; • Appointing a non-voting student member of the Board of Education for 2016-17. The board did not act on Asplund’s recommendations.
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eagle to be mounted on a beam above antique cars showcased in an expansive building. It’ll travel in a special 3 x 2 x 5-foot crate Anderson built, he said. “I’ll screw it to the bottom and pack it with ‘peanuts’,” Anderson said. Anderson, 74, had a stint as a meatcutter before working at Rohn Manufacturing on Plank Road in Bellevue for 19 years, then some time at OSF St. Francis Medical Center – after which he sort of drifted into artistic carving, he said. “I was just kind of fooling around
with it, and it became something regular,” he said. He still has his first piece, a tiny duck he carved with a pocket knife around 1980. Since then, he’s done dozens of ducks, robins and hummingbirds, most of which he’s donated to St. Mary’s for fund raisers. His creations are scattered throughout the area, from chiropractor Dr. Josh Barnewolt’s offices in Kickapoo and Peoria to many individuals’ homes. “I work at my own pace, usually,” he said. “I don’t do this like a business. Then it wouldn’t be fun anymore.”
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ANTIQUES-COSTUME JEWELRY-CROCKS-CHINA-GLASS-COLLECTABLES-TOYS/DOLLS: Sears Roebuck and Co Wood Cook Stove Model 102 110; antique dresser with mirror; antique secretary desk; antique bed frame with springs; Speed Queen wringer washer; wooden book cabinets; old console tv (works); wooden fireplace mantel-great condition; cedar chests; antique 4 piece wooden bedroom set; matching wooden buffet and china cabinet; fainting couch; wooden rocking chair; various pictures with ornate frames; large roll top desk; Hoosier cabinet; Victoria player- talking machine (works); bentwood rocking chair; stereo cabinet; Singer treadle sewing machine; Damascus Grand treadle sewing machine; wooden office chair; Innis Pearce & Co No 815 dresser; silver tone tube radio (works); 4 old hotel metal deck chairs; blue canning jars; collection of advertising thermometers; various old mirrors; wooden podium; wooden knick/knack shelve; brass vases and candle holders; 3 ft chalkware goddess figurine; carriage badges “the Troy Carriage Co”; “Rock Island Buggy Co”; marble top table; 3 old school desks with ink wells from Harkness Grove school; pull down school maps: World-Europe-US & possessions etc.; Farmington High School Yearbooks-57-60-62-64-65; small kewpie doll; various pieces of costume jewelry; various sizes of jewelry boxes; various music boxes; wall hanging with motion lights; CROCKS: 2 gallon (2); 3 gallon (1); 10 gallon (western stoneware); 20 gallon (western stoneware); 25 gallon (white hall, il); 30 gallon (blue ribbon); 6 jugs with handles; primitive axe heads; Dietz/Elgin kerosene lamps; various pottery; CHINA: Johann Haviland Bavarian China set; King’s Crown glasses; Trimontware China; Enesco China; Rose Gibson China; spice jars; Corning Ware dishes; 4 piece Imperial China place setting; glass punch bowl; salt & pepper shakers; brown jar platter “England”; various glassware; McCoy cookie jar; Case 150th Anniversary cookie jar Serial #1207; various types of cookie jars; pitcher and bowl set; various tea pots and tea cups; Franklin Mint articles; 24 kt gold trimmed vases; seashell dishes; vases; candle stick holders; COLLECTABLES: Mantel Clocks: Seth Thomas No. 89 – Jan 11 1927 – Welby (Germany) – 1929 – Franz Hermic (have keys for all three); 331/3 records; wooden carved pineapple bowls; bread board; wooden boards; vintage two piece lamb baking pan; silver platter and teapot; glass kerosene lamps; hand carved folk art stump with mushrooms, flowers and wildlife (very nice); wildlife pieces; cow bells and weight; old seashells; TOYS: Liz Purcell porcelain doll; handmade Barb Steiner doll; Tinker Toy sets (new); antique steam powered toys; original slinky; piggy bank; dinosaurs; various jigsaw puzzles; several board games; old monopoly set with wooden pieces; HOUSEHOLD: BOOS butcher block cutting block (like new); Kenmore electric stove; Sharp Carousel II microwave; Wanger Ware cast iron set; egg timers; marble kitchen items; cooking pans; cake pans; vintage cookie cutters; waffle maker; toaster; coffee percolator; table lamps; various lamp shades; lots of baskets; Christmas decorations; thanksgiving decorations; decorative turkey platters; and more seasonal decorations, BOOKS: hundreds of books – dating from 1772 to present. Books are in good condition. Lots of variety….GARAGE ITEMS: old oil cans (some still full); carpenters chest; hand tools; garden tools; ladder and other garage items, GEODES, FOSSILS and PETRIFIED WOOD. MILITARY ITEMS: Korean War Air Force uniforms – dress and field. Duffle bags, trench coats, coats, gear and more.
TO BE SOLD AT 1:00 PM – VEHICLES SOLD WITH RESERVE 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic two door (45,000+) great condition! Garaged all thru the years. Running great. 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 1 Ton Ext Cab 4x4 dually truck (30,000+) 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel with topper 1978 Oldsmobile 98 two door 400 big block Mowers: John Deere Quick Track 647 Stand Up Zero Turn; John Deere STX 38 riding mower; John Deere LA 11 riding mower; Cub Lo Boy mower runs good/ mows good; various push mowers. Auctioneer’s note: Two rings will be run a portion of the sale. More items being unpacked. Statements day of auction will supersede all others. Terms: cash,check or credit card. Not responsible for accidents. Breakfast and lunch provided by the Women of the Moose. Restrooms available.
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Williamsfield rejects school project bid By JEFF LAMPE
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield School Board voted unanimously Monday to reject a lone bid received for work on a STEM classroom and administrative office upgrade at the school. Laverdiere Construction Inc. of Macomb was the lone contractor to bid on the project, which was stipulated to be done after school hours. The board deemed Laverdiere’s bid of $494,000 to be too high. District engineer Bill Phillips said receiving Weekly Post Staff Writer
only one bid for the project was “a little disappointing” since he and superintendent Tim Farquer met with 20-22 contractors at a meeting to discuss the project. Phillips said he was told by several contractors that they did not bid because of the second shift work involved. This is also already a busy time of year for contractors, he said. And Phillips noted that demolition work involved with an old roof that is part of the project could also have increased the cost or kept some contractors from bidding. “I think if we can get (the roof) out then we’ll have less uncertainty and the bids will improve,” Phillips said. “The time to rebid would be in January.” In the interim, the board agreed to advertise for two full-time maintenance workers and part-time help as needed to “get the building ready for the start of school,” Farquer said. “Our summer work will now include some demolition within the older locker room space,” Farquer said. “Once that takes place, (the board) will decide whether to move forward with construction using district employees or to put it back out for bid this winter with work to take place next summer.” Work is ongoing or has been completed on several projects in the school, including painting in classrooms, a security update, a major upgrade to the playground, roof sealing, and asbestos abatement, which is completed.
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In regards to PARCC testing, Farquer said preliminary scores have been posted and Williamsfield has performed very well at the elementary level. “I would be very surprised if our elementary scores are not the highest in the 30-district area,” Farquer said. He noted that middle school scores were stable but below expectations and high school PARCC scores are “below where we strive to be.” The board also approved conditional expansion to full-day PreK for 4 year olds. That approval is dependent on a grant application being approved. In other action, the board: • Heard Farquer say that after a preliminary analysis of Fiscal Year 2016, he anticipates the school district will have about $3.9 million in reserves with more than $3.8 million in operating and capital improvement funds. “From a financial standpoint I think as a board we have a lot to be proud of,” Farquer said. • Heard Farquer say that since July 1, 2013, interest on district investments has increased by 101 percent while food sales have increased by 43 percent and the school tax rate has dropped by 2.1 percent.
• Extended Zack Binder’s PK-12 Principal/Director of Student Services contract through June 30, 2022; • Hired Jaela Richmond and Lorie Collopy as fulltime paraprofessionals; • Approved the 2016-17 Student Handbook and 2016-17 Teacher Handbook; • Approved a first read of changes to Board Policies 6 and 7 that would reduce the policy book by 271 pages. Farquer said if these changes are approved at the next meeting, the board policy book will have been reduced from 649 pages to 205 pages in the past four years. “It’s all part of our goal to encourage transparency,” he said; • Approved Galesburg’s withdrawal from the Knox Warren Special Education Cooperative; • Approved keeping registration fees at $30 per student; • Approved keeping lunch prices at $2.25 for grades K-4, $2.50 for 5-12 and $2.75 for adults. Milk prices will increase from 25 cents per carton to 30 cents, but the administration is working to find a better milk contract with Kohl Wholesales instead of Prairie Farms. • Passed a prevailing wage resolution.
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Perennial gardeners should know onions By RON DIETER
Even if the term “alliums” sounds foreign, you undoubtedly have encountered representatives of their kind. You probably even had them at your house for dinner. In the botanical world, the genus Allium includes familiar culinary components as onions, shallots, leeks and garlic. The grocery store yellow onions in three-pound mesh bag are storage onions, Allium cepa. The genus includes red, white and purple varieties. They’re all noted for pungent flavor, but the yellow onion is best for long storage. The ability to take sulfur from the soil and store it in the leaves and bulb gives edible alliums their characteristic pungent flavor. Soils with a high sulfur content will yield strong tear-jerking onions. Peel and slice strong onions under running water to minimize your tears. The genus also includes scallions, which is a term used for several species of alliums, and is often confusing to shoppers and gardeners. Sometimes yellow onions are harvested at an early stage, while the undeveloped bulb is still bright white, and sold in bunches with the green tops intact. They are often labeled scallions, or green onions, salad onions, or bunching onions. True scallions are A. fistulosum, which are grown specifically for sale in bunches. Noted for very mild flavor, the whole scallion – bulb and top – makes a tasty addition to salads and soups. For The Weekly Post
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So far I’ve talked about alliums for eating, but there are lots of others that are just for looking at. Often called ornamental onions or drumstick alliums, these plants make beautiful specimens in flower borders and containers. Gardeners like them for their striking flowerheads, some of which resemble wooden drumsticks while others resemble mallets used on kettle drums. The flowerheads, or umbels, are actually clusters of tiny flowers on short stems all emanating from a single point, like the spokes on a bicycle or an umbrella. Examples of other umbel flowers include Queen Anne’s lace and dill. The umbels of most ornamental onions form a sphere. They remind me of old Christmas tree ornaments which were styrofoam balls covered with little shiny stars or sequins. The allium with the largest flowerhead is the cultivar A. ‘Globemaster,’ with a silvery purple flowerhead the size of a baseball, sometimes a softball if the site is optimum. The umbel, consisting of dime-sized, six-pointed narrowpetaled stars, sits atop a slender hollow stem three or more feet high. When the flowers appear in early summer, ‘Globemaster’ is like a living sculpture in the flower border. Later when the flowers and stems dry and fade to tan, they are still attractive and many folks allow them to remain in place as a focal point. Some gardeners (not me) even spray-paint them a bright lavender or sunny yellow color.
Another allium, ‘Purple Sensation,’ has smaller flowerheads but more intense purple color. It is shorter, about 20 to 30 inches.When planted with a background of variegated dogwood or mixed in a bed of lady’s mantel, the effect is striking. Allium caeruleum has beautiful flax blue flowers, a color that’s hard to come by in the flower border. The flowers are smaller, about the size of a golf ball. The bright yellow flowered variety, A. moly ‘Jeanine,’ looks good planted in drifts or at the garden’s edge. Alliums have a lot going for them. They’re easy to grow, just plant them in the fall like you would daffodils. Bees, butterflies and other pollinators love them, but deer, rabbits and other varmints don’t. For the best selection, now is the time to order allium bulbs. Now is also the time to order daffodil and tulip bulbs, by the way. I prefer to buy bulbs from a reliable nursery rather than from a big box store. Too often store-bought bulbs are off-size or seconds and many are not what they’re labeled. It’s disheartening to plant a bed of bright yellow tulips and have half of them come up pink. For years I have ordered bulbs from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Brent and his wife Becky are internationally recognized experts on flower bulbs and operate their business from their farm on Daffodil Lane in Gloucester, Va.
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Peoria Co. Farm Bureau holding beekeeping talk
PEORIA – Mark Kilty of the Heart of Illinois Beekeepers will present a program about Honeybees on Friday, July 22, at the Peoria County Farm Bureau starting at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No reservations are necessary for this free program. Beekeeping has become quite popular in recent years and this past April the Peoria City Council passed an ordinance allowing beekeep-
ing within the city limits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about one-third of the human diet comes from insect-pollinated plants, and the honeybee is responsible for 80 percent of that pollination. Many food products require commercial beekeepers which move bees from one place to another in order to pollinate different crops during their bloom time. Beekeepers must stay abreast of viruses, para-
sites, and other factors that cause Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). CCD became known in 2006, when a beekeeper discovered 80 percent of his 3,000 beehives were suddenly without bees. Even if you are not
currently raising bees you will find this an informative program about these important pollinators. For more information, contact the Peoria County Farm Bureau at (309) 686-7070.
Local township roundup
Here’s a roundup of townships in The Weekly Post circulation area. ELBA – After discussing the possibility of buying a motor grader for $35,000 from Altorfer in June, Trustees decided to take no action on the idea. The Township also approved a Prevailing Wage ordinance. FARMINGTON – Highway Commissioner Paul Balagna last month reported finishing rock work on Elmwood and Blue Spruce Roads, completing ditch work on parts of Elmwood, Holdridge and Park Roads, and addressing dust control for Township gravel roads. PRINCEVILLE – Road Commissioner Robbie Ingle said crews completed mowing ditches to improve motorists’ lines
of sight, applied the first round of dust control to gravel roads, performed ditch and road work on County Line Road, and re-rocked parts of Maher and Lake Shore Drive Roads. Trustees also passed a Prevailing Wage ordinance for the Fiscal Year. RADNOR – Trustees have OK’d a price change in the new administration building, accepting a $1,500 change order to the amount of $250,619. TRURO – Trustees plan to open sealed bids for various Road District surplus personal property at the Aug. 9 meeting. A list of the items is expected to be available, according to Clerk Sande Wilke. JUBILEE and MILLBROOK Townships also approved Prevailing Wage ordinances for the year.
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PRINCEVILLE – Antique tractors and farm practices of the past will be on display July 23 at Princeville’s Heritage Museum for the free Summer Harvest event. The weekend starts off on Friday, July 22, at 9 a.m. with a Tractor Drive from the Wheels O’Time Museum in Dunlap to the Princeville Heritage Museum. The Tractor Drive will take back roads to Princeville (about 15 miles). To take part in the drive, contact Dan Weis at (309) 253-4842 or Marcia Johnson at (309) 258-4694. A fund-raiser dinner will be held on Friday, July 22, at the museum, doors opening at 5 p.m. The meal is catered by Hickory River Smokehouse with entertainment by Barry Cloyd. Only presale tickets are available for the dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the museum or Princeville State Bank for $25 or $22 for H.A.P. members. Call (309) 385-1916. On Saturday, July 23, the day opens with a pancake and sausage breakfast by the Princeville Lion’s Club from 7-10 a.m. Demonstrations, displays and activities begin at 9 a.m. and go until 4 p.m. Demonstrations include wheat threshing, antique tractors, corn shelling, blacksmithing, tours of the Akron Townhouse School and museum displays. Lunch will be available from the Princeville Lions Club. The Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club, a co-sponsor of the event, will host tractor games and display antique tractors. AllisChalmers and Minneapolis-Moline are the featured tractors on display. Learn more about the event online at princevilleheritagemuseum.com or call (309) 385-1916.
Farmington librarian earns national honor
FARMINGTON – Farmington Central District Librarian Ryan Lambert was selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to take part in a Library of Congress summer teaching institute July 18-22. Lambert is one of 26 teachers selected to attend the Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute in Washington, D.C. During the five-day program, participants work with Library educa-
This Avery steam engine was on hand for the 2015 Summer Harvest held at the Princeville Heritage Museum. This year’s event will be July 22-23.
tion specialists and subject-matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom, while exploring some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available on the Library’s website. Educators attending the institutes participate in and develop primarysource-based teaching strategies that they can take back to their school districts.
Prairie Dawgs holding guided prairie tour
BRIMFIELD – On Saturday, July 30, the Jubilee Prairie Dawgs will lead an easy walking tour of prairies in bloom in the far north of Jubilee College State Park. An Audubon representative will interpret birds seen and heard along the way; and an entomologist will interpret butterflies and other prairie insects. Children are welcome. Those interested should meet at 9 a.m. at the observatory, BrimfieldJubilee Road, 2.5 miles west of Princeville-Jubilee Road. GPS in the area is unreliable, so look for signs. Complimentary refreshments will be served at 9 a.m, followed by a short talk and then a walking tour of the prairie ending about 11 a.m. The event is free and reservations are not required. Insect repellant is provided. Dress for tall grass. Prairie plants will also be sold by Jim Alwill, who also has free common milkweed to distribute. To learn more, contact Doug Franks at (309) 868-9180 or email franks.doug@gmail.com for a map or other information.
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Peoria magazine names Leitch a ‘Local Legend’ PEORIA – State Rep. David Leitch (R-Peoria) was named one of six “Local Legends” in Peoria Magazine’s July InterBusiness Issues. In honoring Representative Leitch, Peoria Magazine’s Publisher Jan Wright wrote that, “Rep. Dave Leitch has been our dependable leader in Springfield. His unassuming, common-sense leadership should be a model for his successor, an old-fashioned sort of public service that’s seemingly disappeared from political life. What he has accomplished for our community over the years is truly remarkable.” Leitch is retiring after three decades of public service.
Pioneer Day July 16 at Wildlife Prairie Park
HANNA CITY – Visitors to Wildlife Prairie Park on Saturday, July 16, can experience what it felt like to be a pioneer back in the early 1800s. Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on July 16, youngsters can participate in numerous activities including: beekeeping and leather working, crafts and games and special animal programs. There will also be a bluegrass band, String Works, performing from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Most activities will be at the CEFCU Children’s Heritage area. The schoolhouse and log cabin from the 1800s will also be open. to help spark curiosity about life of 200 years ago.
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School meeting stresses communication By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Most of the conversation between Elmwood’s school leaders and District residents at a community meeting on July 6 stressed the need to keep communicating with the public about a possible next phase to the Master Facilities planning project. “The overall tone of the meeting seemed to be very positive,” said Superintendent Chad Wagner. “There were some very good questions asked by those in attendance in regards to specifics of the project, such as the new configuration of the west-side drop-off scheme, classroom details, and questions related to the new cafeteria addition.” About 40 people attended the gathering, which lasted more than For The Weekly Post
an hour, and featured most of the school board and District Architect James Kemper of Demonica Kemper Architects of Peoria and Chicago. “Kemper has done a great job to facilitate that [communications] process by interviewing all of those staff members that are directly affected by the proposed changes,” Wagner said, “and he has a plan in place to continue those efforts. “I want to thank everyone who attended” he continued. “I believe the information was well received, and the majority of those present asked great questions and made insightful inquiries about the project.” The Board hasn’t voted to proceed with the $7 million project, but it has approved First Midstate
as the bonding company should the project get the green light. “First Midstate had the most competitive proposal,” Wagner said, and if the Board decides to move forward with the project, the process of issuing the bonds takes several months. Additionally, there will be discussions and opportunities provided for staff members to meet with the architect to continue to dial in what is needed to best address the learning environment for our students. “The overall plan will continue to be discussed and shared at Building Committee and Board meetings throughout the next several months. We encourage all who have thoughts, opinions, or ideas to contact the superintendent via email or phone call.”
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Likely Elmwood budget OK’s rate increase By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary budget providing for $3.5 million in appropriations, and also passed an ordinance raising water rates 3 percent that is effective Friday (July 15). A public hearing on the appropriations ordinance was set for 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 2, immediately preceding the Elmwood City Council’s next scheduled meeting. The new budget takes into account the new water rate. “Three percent is not at all out of line,” said City Treasurer Harold Jehle. “It doesn’t even cover all the increases in expenditures, with inflation.” Monthly water rates will go up to $15.08 for the first 1,000 gallons, with a sliding scale for additional use. For example, consumers using 3,000 gallons would pay $15.08 plus $3.92 per 1,000 gallons, or a total of $22.92. Jehle reported good news on last year’s budget, which concluded June 30. He said most line items came in close or better than projections, although some positives reflected one-time occurrences, such as an unanticipated second For The Weekly Post
income tax payment from the state last month, and the sale of the Senior Center. City Attorney Bob Potts voiced some caution about waterworks and sewage budgeting since the City spent about $90,000 more than collected. However, Aldermen Jared Howerton and Bryan Davis said costs for the west water tower accounted for a large part of the expenditures, and the budget continues to build water & sewer’s reserve fund. The tentative budget for 20162017 includes several adjustments from last year. Reduced spending is planned in maintenance of trees; improvements and land; marketing of the City; park maintenance and mowing; police salaries and contract services, fuel and equipment purchases; street & bridge equipment and engineering; and waterworks salaries and maintenance. Increased spending is planned for health and liability insurance; utilities; street & bridge salaries and draining surface water; waterworks’ reverse-osmosis maintenance; and waste service fees. In other news, • a proposed Habitat for Humanity project at the southwest corner
of Mound and Morgan Streets has secured the needed funds to pro-
ceed, according to Economic Development Officer Dick Taylor.
“All of the churches are very in-
terested in supporting it,” Taylor
said, adding that the effort may be spearheaded by Peoria Sheriff
Mike McCoy and a group of first responders;
• part-time policeman Mike Dar-
rah was hired as a full-time officer with a 5-percent wage increase;
• wages for other police officers
and full-time public works em-
ployees who have been on the city staff for at least one year were raised 3 percent;
• the monthly cap for insurance
reimbursements to employees was raised from $400 to $500;
• Police Chief Aaron Bean said
the department in June logged 68
incidents, 42 reports, 12 warnings, 9 stops, 3 citations and 1 arrest; and
• another Cruise-In is set for 5-8
p.m. on July 23 on the square in downtown Elmwood.
CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY OF ELMWOOD APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2016-2017 The Residents of the CITY OF ELMWOOD, Illinois, are hereby NOTIFIED of the Public Hearing on the CITY OF ELMWOOD Appropriation Ordinance for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Such Hearing will be held at 6:45 O'Clock P. M. on the 2nd day of August, 2016, at the Elmwood City Hall, located at 201 West Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois. The citizens of the CITY OF ELMWOOD have the legal right and are encouraged to attend the hearing and to provide oral and written comments on possible uses of the various Corporate Funds. A copy of the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2016, and concluding on June 30, 2017, is on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the City Clerk's office between the hours of 9:00 O'Clock A. M. and 5:00 O'Clock P. M. on Monday through Friday, through the day of the Hearing. The following is a summary of the Appropriation Ordinance for the 2016-2017 fiscal year: 2016-2017 APPROPRIATED USE/FUND AMOUNT GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES Social Security, Street Lights, Legal, Transfers, etc. AUDITING RECREATION AND PLAYGROUND MUNICIPAL BAND POLICE PROTECTION FIRE PROTECTION CIVIL DEFENSE (EMERGENCY SERVICES) SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS PUBLIC BENEFITS STREET AND BRIDGE IMRF, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TAXES LIABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AMBULANCE SERVICE EQUIPMENT RESERVE WATER-SEWER (REVENUE FUND) (a) Operation and Maintenance (b) Water Systems Reserve TAX ALLOCATION (TIF NO. 1) TAX ALLOCATION (ELMWOOD CENTRAL BUSINESS TIF NO. 2) USDA REVOLVING LOAN STREET SCAPE #2 POLICE EQUIPMENT RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANT RECREATION AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS:
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SUBMISSION NOTICE OF PEORIA RURAL ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION APPLICATION Purpose:
Provide Zone residents, businesses, civic and other organizations an opportunity for written comment regarding submission
On December 31, 2015, the Cities of Chillicothe, Elmwood, Villages of Hanna City, Princeville and Peoria County, submitted a joint application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the designation of a new Enterprise Zone to commence January 1, 2017. The proposed Enterprise Zone area is generally described as follows: Developable land along IL Rt. 29 near Caterpillar, Inc. Mossville Plant. City of Chillicothe - Major commercial corridor (IL Rt. 29); historic downtown; industrial/commercial sites on boundary of city. Village of Princeville - Sites along IL Rt. 91; historic downtown; industrial/commercial sites on boundaries of village. City of Elmwood - Sites along IL Rt. 78 and 8; historic downtown Village of Hanna City - Sites along IL Rt. 116 and along former railroad Connector strips between communities. The proposed area comprises a total of 5.39 sq. miles. The Enterprise Zone application is available for public inspection at the Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Room 502, Peoria during normal business hours. This application meets or exceeds the minimum qualifying criteria, and will offer property tax abatements for 5 years at a rate of 100 percent for 3 years and 50 percent the last 2 years on residential property in the municipalities and commercial and industrial property; waiver of building permit and zoning fees . If selected, available Enterprise Zone benefits would include: the Utility Sales Tax Exemption, Expanded Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment Sales Tax Exemption, Business Investment Tax Credit of .5%, and Building Materials Sales Tax Exemption. All interested persons or businesses may file written comments by mail, no later than July 30, 2016, to: Attn: Enterprise Zone Program DCEO 500 East Monroe Springfield, Illinois 62701-1643
$ 88,389 $ 97,000 $ 75,302 $$ 23,770 $$ 3,581,622
DATED this 7th day of July, 2016. MELISSA B. MORRIS, City of Elmwood Clerk
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Is dating while separated legal? By THE ISBA
Here are questions and answers to common legal questions. Question: Is it legal for me to date if I am separated but not yet divorced? Answer: Nothing in the law prevents someone who is separated from dating. Your divorce lawyer can advise you on the ramifications of dating before a divorce is finalized. Question: Is “spot delivery” of a car a legitimate practice? Answer: Auto dealers may promise consumers on the spot delivery of a car when its sale is actually contingent upon financing. This is a sales technique that encourages consumers who have made a down payment – but who have not yet been approved for financing – For The Weekly Post
to drive away from the dealer’s lot in the car. If financing is ultimately denied, the consumer can receive his or her down payment back, according to the Consumer Fraud Act. Question: What do the courts consider when determining whether to terminate the visitation rights of a parent? Answer: Grounds for parental rights termination vary from state to state and may include severe or chronic physical or psychological abuse of the child; child neglect by failing to provide shelter, food, or other needed care; child abandonment or extreme parental disinterest; and health issues including mental illness or long-term alcohol or drug induced incapacity of the parent. Question: Does naming
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someone as a beneficiary in your will or life insurance policy mean that probate can be avoided? Answer: Probate court proceedings, during which time a deceased person’s assets are transferred to the people who inherit them, can be long, costly and confusing. Naming someone as a beneficiary does not mean that probate can be avoided. Among the steps people can take to spare their families the hassle of probate are to set up living trusts, joint ownership of property, payable on death designations on bank accounts, and transfer on death deed for real estate. Question: I plan to seek guardianship of my grandson. Are there restrictions on the age of a guardian? Answer: While there are no age restrictions, the court may consider practical issues like the physical and mental ability of the guardian to perform the responsibilities inherent in that type of arrangement. For a guardianship to be granted, the natural parent typically must give up physical custody of the minor and agree to the appointment of the designated guardian. For more information about Illinois law, visit illinoislawyerfinder.com.
PRINCEVILLE C.U.S.D. #326 2016-2017 REGISTRATION K - 5th Grades $70.00 6th - 8th Grades $80.00 9th -12th Grades $85.00 K-12th Technology Fee $100.00 Agenda Fee 4th &5th $8.50 Plus additional fees as required.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES K-12
REGISTRATION FEES
WALK-IN REGISTRATION K-12 will be at the Grade School THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 (for anyone not registering on-line) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free and Reduced Lunch applications, Fee Waiver applications, and Student Insurance Forms for those wishing to purchase insurance, will be available in August
ACTIVITY FEE POLICY
PRINCEVILLE CUSD #326 Athletic passes will be available at registration in the high school office and at home games. $70.00 family pass $35.00 adult pass $25.00 student pass (Grades 6-12)
Registration payments may be made online or mailed to the school.
Will be June 20th – July 1st & August 1st – August 4th
For students who are members of an athletic or cheerleading squad (Grade 6-12)
FAMILY ATHLETIC PASS
maximum student fee $90.00 per year, maximum family fee $180.00 per year Students or families who apply and qualify for free lunches are exempt from paying activity fees. *NO fees are assessed for tryouts.
$45.00 PER STUDENT, PER SPORT
KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE UNPACK YOUR BACKPACK Tuesday, August 16, 2016 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Princeville Grade School Students should bring their school supplies with them.
6th – 7th GRADE ORIENTATION/TOUR Thursday, August 4th, 2016 @ 5 pm in the PJHS Gym
FRESHMAN AND NEW STUDENT OPEN HOUSE Thursday, August 4th, 2016 @ 6 pm 6th, 7th, Freshman and New Students can tour the building, set up lockers and locate classrooms Softball – TRYOUTS – July 25, 26, 27 from 3:30 – 5:30 PM @ PGS Softball Field (must be present 2 of the 3 days) FIRST PRACTICE – Tuesday, August 2nd @ 3:00 PM
PRINCEVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS PRACTICE BEGINS
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 8:05 AM –2:15 PM Orientation – Friday, August 26th, 2016 First Day – Monday, August 29th, 2016
FIRST DAY FOR PRE-SCHOOL
2:15 PM DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS AUGUST 17 THROUGH AUGUST 19
Baseball – TRYOUTS – Monday, August 1st from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ PJSHS Baseball Field FIRST PRACTICE – Tuesday, August 2nd @ 3:00 PM
Cross Country – Monday, August 1st from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM @ PJHS Gym PRINCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS PRACTICE BEGINS Football – Monday, August 8 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (all football players, helmet only) Golf – Wednesday, August 10th @ 9:00 AM Cross Country - Wednesday, August 10th @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM @ Troutman Park Volleyball - Wednesday, August 10th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ PHS Gym * Athletes must have a current physical on file BEFORE TRYOUTS or the FIRST PRACTICE.
** Athletes without a current physical will not be allowed to tryout or practice.
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OBITUARIES Robert Lindley
FARMINGTON – Robert Charles Lindley, 95, of Farmington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on Sept. 20, 1920, in Peoria, a son of Charles Melvin and Leona Francis Bushaun Lindley. He married Marcella Cox on September 20, 1947 in Peoria. She Lindley survives. Also surviving are two sons, David (Pam) Lindley of Chandler, Arizona , Paul (Sherri) Lindley of Hanna City; four daughters, Marsha (Kevin) Hughes of The Colony, Texas, Claudia (Tim) Threw of Yates City, Cindy (Mike) Abel of Farmington, Teresa (Greg) Daggett of Liberty, and one sister, Bernadette Kimble of Chillicothe, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Phil, one granddaughter, Cheryl, one great-grandson, Dylan, two brothers and three sisters. Robert and his partner had a painting business in Farmington for many years. He later worked as a salesman for Getz Fire Equipment, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. A World War II veteran and recipient of a Bronze Star, he was a member of the 11th Armored Division Association and Veterans of the Bulge. Robert was a member of the American Legion Post #140 in Farmington. He served as state president of the Illinois Wildlife Federation in 1965 and 1966, and was an Ex-
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plorer Scout leader. He was a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge #1571, Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree, and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a Paul Harris Fellow within the Farmington Rotary Club, and was president of the Tri-County Senior Center. In addition to his various club involvements, Robert was an avid fisherman, hunter and pitch player. A Funeral Mass was July 12, 2016 at Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington. Military Honors were conducted, at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to his Church, Farmington Rescue Squad 1100 or to the Tri-County Senior Center. To leave online condolences or to view Robert’s DVD please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Margery L. Settles
ELMWOOD – Margery L. Settles, 83, of Caldwell, Idaho, formerly of Elmwood, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at The Cottages in Middleton, Idaho. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Elmwood, to Settles Harvey C. and Faye I. (Hoyt)
Nelson. Margery was married to Richard Settles. She is survived by five brothers, Dale H. Nelson, Glenn W. (Joyce) Nelson, Donald E. Nelson, David A. (Rosemary) Nelson, and Gary L. Nelson; and three sisters, Irene Goodrich, Janet L. Mills, and Joan K. (Jim) Key. She is preceded in death by her husband, one son, Daniel Settles, two brothers, Carl and Kenneth Nelson, and one sister, Mary Vantine. A graveside service was held on Monday July 11, 2016, at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Kelly Bumgarner
ELMWOOD – Kelly R. Bumgarner, 61, of Elmwood died June 26 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Surviving Kelly are his mother, Patricia Bumgarner of Peoria; wife, Sharon; daughter April (Chad) Estes of Trivoli; sisters Reba (JD) Diviney of Trivoli Bumgarner and Beth (Jeff) Adair of Morton; brother Kyle (Stacey) Krause of Elmwood; and many nieces and nephews. Kelly retired from Caterpillar in December of 2015. He was an engineer working in dealer support. Kelly was one of the founders and officers of the Caterpillar Motorsports Club. He was a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club, Shelby America Automobile Club, Sports Car Club
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of America, Single Action Shooting Society and ASPCA and a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. Kelly loved to restore classic cars and ride his Harley. He enjoyed all types of racing. He loved his family and would help anyone in need. Cremation was accorded by Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services. A celebration of life was held at Wildlife Prairie Park July 9. Memorials can be made to S.A.M.S. Animal Rescue Shelter in Hanna City or ASPCA in Kelly’s name. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
Betty Ballard Caho
BRIMFIELD – Betty M. (Ballard) Caho, 93, of Brimfield, died July 5 at her residence. Betty was born on Sept. 6, 1922 in East Peoria to William H. and Lillian M. Lichtenberg Foster. She married Donald Ballard in 1946; he preceded her in death in 1967. She later married Calvin “Ray” Caho on March 14, 1975 in Peoria; he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2015. Survivors include children, Frank (Lynne) Ballard of Washington and Connie (Dan) Richardson of Brimfield; six stepchildren;; nine grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; siblings Paul Foster of East Peoria, Robert (Liz) Foster of Green Valley, and Dolly (Hiram) Davis of Morton; sisterin-law Mary Price of Missouri; and brother-in-law Steve Stege of Bartonville. Her funeral service was July 9 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crema-
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tory in East Peoria. Interment will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Church of Brimfield, where Betty was a longtime and devoted member. Condolences may be left online at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.
Oscar Heinz
KICKAPOO – Oscar W. Heinz, 91, of Kickapoo died July 4 at Bickford House in Peoria. Oscar was born on July 25, 1924, on his family farm in Kickapoo to the late Anthony A. and Rose (Wagner) Heinz. He married Florence M. Stenger on Aug. 27, 1946, in Kickapoo. She survives. Other survivors include daughters Cheryl (Larry) Pillman of Kickapoo and JoAnn (Mike) Roedell of Germantown Hills; sons Tony (Laurel) Heinz of Peoria and Tom (Andrea) Heinz of Kickapoo; “stepson,” Frank (Dorothy) Stenger of Kickapoo; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Oscar worked as a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Peoria Carpenters Union Local #183 and Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree Bishop Rosetti Council. He was also a member of the Kickapoo Sportsmen's Club, volunteered many years at the Kickapoo Sausage Dinner and made woodworking items for the St. Jude Auction. A funeral Mass was held July 8 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kickapoo, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Kickapoo. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church of Kick-
apoo or St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Roma Payne
ELMWOOD – Roma D. Payne, 81, of Peoria, mother of an Elmwood woman, died July 3. She was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Marceline, Mo., to Gilbert and Anna (Raw) Eads. She married Chester E. Payne on Aug. 8, 1949, in Missouri, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1999, in Peoria. Surviving are her children, René (Terry) Schulz of Elmwood, Lisa Crujido of Prescott, Ariz., Scott (Alice) Payne of Peoria, Jason (Penny) Payne of Dunlap, Shawn (Stacie) Payne of Peoria and Christian (Janelle) Payne of Peoria; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Martha (Gerald) Foster of Bartonville; and many nieces and nephews. Roma was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Creve Coeur. She was active with CWF and taught Sunday school at Howett Street Christian Church for many years. She worked as an EKG technician at OSF St Francis Medical Center and retired after 30 years of service. Roma was committed to her family and was loving and supportive of her children and grandchildren. She loved nature, all animals and gardening. Funeral services were July 8 at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with burial at the Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at Davison-Fulton.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
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ
Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com Sunday services: 9:30 am
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 Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
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Crossroads Assembly of God
1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428
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. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am
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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
Wed. Worship: 7 pm
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
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am
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Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
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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ELMWOOD/BRIMFIELD HS & EJHS 2016 Fall Sports Start Dates
• Elmwood Junior High Softball – 1st practice Monday, July 25 @ Sweetwater Park from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Parent meeting will be held Tuesday, July 26 at 6:00 pm. • Elmwood Junior High Baseball – 1st practice 6:30 pm Monday, August 1 @ Sweetwater Park, parent meeting following practice 7:45 pm. • Elmwood Junior High Cross Country – Parent meeting @ 6:30 pm Monday, August 1 with practice to follow until 8:00. • E/B Trojan Football – Parent meeting Monday, August 1 @ 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Equipment will be handed out outside the locker room on Monday, August 1 at 5:00 for players with Black Jerseys, 6:00 for those without. The 1st practice will be Monday, August 8, 4:00-7:00. • E/B High School Varsity Spirit Squad – 1st practice Monday, August 8 @ 7:00 am and Monday, August 8 @ 5:30 pm • E/B High School JV Spirit Squad – 1st practice Tuesday, August 16 @ 4:30 pm • E/B High School Boys and Girls Cross Country – 1st practice Wednesday, August 10 @ 6:30 am at EHS gym, parent meeting to be held Thursday, August 11 @ 6:00 pm in the EHS cafeteria. • B/E High School Volleyball – “Two-a-day Tryouts” - 8:00-10:00 am and 3:00-5:00 pm Wednesday, August 10 @ Brimfield H.S., parent meeting Wednesday, August 10, in the commons @ 5 pm • Elmwood Boys and Girls Golf –1st practice Wednesday, August 10, from 9:00-11:00 am @ Maple Lane Country Club, parent meeting 6:00 pm at the club. It is absolutely mandatory that every Junior High and High School athlete has an updated physical on file at their school to be able to participate at the first practice.
SPORTS PHYSICAL CLINIC – Elmwood-Brimfield Grades 5th through 12th
August 10, 2016 (sign up by Aug 5) – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM COST: $30 cash, check or debit card [payment due at the time of service]
MARK C. BAYLOR, MD – Office location: 120 W. Main Street, Elmwood • Sign up for an appointment at Elmwood #322 District Office (742-8464) where physical forms can be acquired. • Student should pick up a physical form, the front of form must be completed and signed by parent and student. • Parents should accompany patient to the appointment. QUESTIONS: call 742-8464 This clinic is for sports physicals only and NOT School Physicals. This office will not be billing insurances for this visit.
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E-B, Farmington FB face tough road openers; Princes at home
The official start to football season is still two and a half weeks away, but fans are already circling big games on the calendar. And the Aug. 26 season opener shows tough road games for ElmwoodBrimfield (at Class 1A powerhouse Stark County) and Farmington (at Mercer County). Stark County was 13-1 last year and was alive in the title game until quarterback John Groter suffered a serious knee injury early in the second quarter of a 35-17 loss to Arcola. Groter will be back for the season opener. Mercer County was not as dominant as usual last season, but still won its last three in the regular season to reach the playoffs and is strong at home. Princeville opens at home against Lewistown while Mid-County – the coop of Williamsfield, Galva and ROWVA – also opens at home in a game that will be played at Galva against Abingdon-Avon. Another date to circle is the Oct. 7 clash at Farmington with E-B. Last year those two foes posted a wild game for the ages that ended with the Trojans surviving to win, 77-64. Here are complete schedules for the four area prep football teams. Elmwood-Brimfield Aug. 26 at Toulon (Stark County) Sept. 2 vs. Kewanee Wethersfield Sept. 9 at Peoria Heights-Quest
Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21
Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21
Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21
Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21
vs. Havana at Sciota (West Prairie) vs. Illini West at Farmington at Knoxville vs. Rushville-Industry Farmington at Aledo (Mercer County) vs. Rushville-Industry at Carthage (Illini West) vs. Peoria Heights-Quest at Havana vs. West Prairie vs. Elmwood-Brimfield at Abingdon-Avon at Lewistown Mid-County vs. Abingdon-Avon at Knoxville at Aledo (Mercer County) vs. Cambridge at Biggsville (West Central) at Monmouth (United) vs. Princeville at Kewanee Wethersfield vs. Stark County Princeville vs. Lewistown at Peoria Heights-Quest at Cambridge vs. West Central at Monmouth (United) vs. Kewanee Wethersfield at Mid-County vs. Stark County vs. Mercer County
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Over the past 25 years, several youngsters have graduated from the Fun Race (the start of which is shown above) to run in the actual Old Settlers Race.
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Continued from Page 20 competition with other runners and wanted to give back to the racing community.” The morning of the first race dawned foggy – so foggy that Tucker had to open his car door to see the center line as he drove into Brimfield at 4 a.m. But the weather improved. And the day turned out to be a huge success, with more than 830 runners participating and more than $8,000 raised. “There was more than 800 runners and probably 300 spectators that first year,” McKown said. “A lot of guys I’d raced against over the years were there.” Interest remained keen for several years and attracted the likes of fourtime Steamboat winner Dan Gray of Peoria, whose time of 15:04 is the Old Settlers Race record according to McKown. “He was a big fish for a small town,” McKown said. “This was probably the biggest road race around except for the Steamboat and Race for the Cure.” In 1993, wheelchair athletes were added and, until 1997, Brimfield attracted world-class paraplegic and quadrapalegic wheelchair participants. That included the female winner of the Boston Marathon and Shawn Meredith of Urbana, an internationally decorated athlete. The goal, Tucker said, was to highlight that people with physical chal-
lenges can still be very active. After donating proceeds from the first two years to McKown, race benefits have since gone to a wide variety of causes, including: • help to fund wheelchair-accessible crosswalks in Brimfield; • purchase of a handicapped-accessible van, wheelchairs and a wheelchair lift. • purchase of auditory equipment for the hearing impaired and visual aids for the sight-challenged. • purchase of a prosthesis for a young lady in the area • provide financial assistance to the Brimfield Area Food Pantry. “That whole spirit of helping someone in the community is what makes this so special,” said Tucker, operations manager for the Heart of Illinois Fair. Volunteers have also played a major role, whether as sponsors of
the event or as workers during the race. That has helped keep the entry fee low, Tucker said. “So many people have helped over the years. It’s really a group effort,” he said. “The philosophy of the race has been to make it affordable to the running and walking community while still being able to donate proceeds to help the people in need.” McKown’s family has remained very involved in the race, often running a water station for racers. His nephew Clint McKown also keeps records up to date. Rodney shows up each year and last summer cheered for his daughter, Jacki McKown, who for the fourth straight year was top overall female finisher in 19:06.5. Also last year, Rod’s wife Barb won her 45-49 age group in 22:10.8. The male winner was Noah Neace of Dunlap in 16:30. “Old Settlers is kind of a big party for Brimfield and we always have a family reunion on that Saturday,” McKown said. “I’d like to see some of the old guys who ran the first one come out this year again.” The race is Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. The advance entry fee is $17. Race day entry is $27. The cost is $15 for the kids fun run. All entrants receive a tshirt (logo is above left). Check in is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. in front of the American Legion Hall. Call Tucker at (309) 446-9308. Entry forms are also available online at brimfieldoldsettlersdays.webs.com.
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25 years of racing, helping Old Settlers Race assists Brimfield community By JEFF LAMPE BRIMFIELD – The original idea behind the Old Settlers Race was to hold an affordable road race that would help others. Not much has changed in that regard since the very first running of this popular 5K road race in 1992. And when the Old Settlers Race celebrates its 25th anniversary later this summer on Aug. 13, the goal will once again be to provide a low-cost, enjoyable race that provides assistance for the Weekly Post Staff Writer
Clockwise from top left, 1. Race organizer Tim Tucker (left) poses with Rodney McKown (middle) and Art Harris of Peoria, who turns 80 this year and has run in every Old Settlers race. 2. Racers gather in Brimfield on the morning of the first Old Settlers Day race, which dawned with heavy fog and attracted more than 800 participants. 3. Racers at the start of last year’s 24th annual event.
Brimfield community. This year, though, race organizer Tim Tucker is hoping to attract a big crowd to commemorate the silver anniversary of the race, which started to assist avid Brimfield runner Rodney McKown. A gifted athlete who played on Brimfield’s state basketball team in 1979, McKown was also a familiar face on the local road racing circuit. In his best race, he said he placed 17th at Peoria’s 15K Steamboat Race in a time of 51:05. “That was when there were three hills, not two,” said McK-
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own, who notes his time nowadays would earn a top-five placement. But while bowhunting for deer in 1992, McKown was paralyzed after falling from a tree. To help him pay his mounting medical bills, Tucker and a group of other local runners decided to organize the first Old Settlers Race. “He had suffered a tragic hunting accident and we wanted to help,” said Tucker, who has been race director 23 of the past 24 years. “I have run over 100 races and have thoroughly enjoyed the Continued on Page 19