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Flat tires, an aching knee and a scary collision that destroyed his cart haven’t been able to stop Dean Troutman on his 600-mile walk from Princeville to Memphis. The 85-year-old Troutman is still expecting to reach Memphis on Monday (July 25) in his quest to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. By Tuesday evening (July 19), Troutman Troutman had reached Dyersburg, Tenn., despite 100-degree temperatures and another flat tire on his cart. Those problems pale in comparison to the issues that arose on July 12 outside Goreville, Ill. While walking that morning, Troutman was forced to leap to safety when a
ELMWOOD – School District 322’s next phase in its $6.9 million facility upgrade is nowhere near take-off, but the Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a “flight plan” of sorts, voting to adopt a “Construction Manager at Risk” approach to deliver the project, which will undergo engineers’ walkthrough today (July 21). The Board’s building committee last week discussed four delivery methods with District Architect Jim Kemper of Demonica Kemper Architects of Peoria and Chicago. The methods also include Construction Manager-Agent, Design-Bid-Build, and Design Build, according to Board member Val Ramirez. A Construction Manager-Agent approach has someone as a coordinator, but the District holds all contracts with contractors and sub-contractors; the traditional De-
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Greg Herrmann has been raising native plants since 2009 and now has more than 70 native species, including prairie blazing star (below, right). Photos by Jeff Lampe.
Herrmann has a knack for natives By JEFF LAMPE
WILLIAMSFIELD – As Greg Herrmann talks on a warm, humid Tuesday morning, bees buzz around in all directions and butterflies land delicately on flowers nearby. Being in the presence of all those insects is one reason Weekly Post Staff Writer
Herrmann, 28, is so happy to work with native plants and helps explain why he created – with the assistance of his parents, Dean and Dawn – Pleasant Prairie Nursery. Interested in plants and nature since a young age, Herrmann said it was while Continued on Page 2
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Mower Man Farmington man enjoys tinkering with tractors By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – A few miles south of here on Illinois Route 78, a man has crawled beneath a small tractor on a hoist as The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” softly floats out from a radio in a single-stall garage. Struggling to get to something that needs attention, 67-year-old Tom Bussey takes a break and wipes some sweat off his forehead, like a surgeon, only with skinned hands. “These old IH models are a booger to For The Weekly Post
Tom Bussey of Farmington enjoys buying, selling and maintaining older lawn tractors, but is not in the mower repair business for others. Photo by Bill Knight.
work on,” he says. “I picked up this in Canton. It was a trade-in, and they think there’s a transmission problem, but I don’t know. “I wouldn’t say I’m a specialist in anything,” Bussey says, laughing, surrounded by dozens of Cub Cadet garden tractors, with more inBussey side a nearby shed. “And I’m slowing down somewhat – alContinued on Page 7
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PRAIRIE: Native plants bloom all summer Continued from Page 1
volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park that his focus turned to native plants. But finding a place to buy prairie grasses and forbs was no easy task. Since 2009, Herrmann has turned to a variety of sources to collect native plants and seeds and now is actively cultivating more than 70 species. That includes familiar varieties like bergamot, gray-headed coneflower and black-eyed Susan, as well as less common natives like cardinal flower, Joe Pye weed, American bellflower and butterfly milkweed. To add to his plant list, Herrmann can often be found walking hillsides and railroad right-of-ways where native plants have not been plowed under. The fruits of his labors
Jubilee Prairie Dawgs walking tour July 30
BRIMFIELD – On Saturday, July 30, the Jubilee Prairie Dawgs will lead an easy walking tour of prairies in bloom 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. Meet at 9 a.m. at the observatory on Brimfield-Jubilee Road, 2.5 miles west
are blooming right now in several plots on the Herrmann family farm, located two miles east of Williamsfield. Actually, Herrmann’s plants are blooming all over central Illinois. As part of his business, which also includes prairie restoration and maintenance, Herrmann raises plants to sell each July. That process starts with seed collection in the fall.
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of Princeville-Jubilee Road. Watch for signs. Free refreshments will be served at 9 a.m, followed by a short talk and the tour of the prairie ending about 11 a.m. Insect repellant is provided. Dress for tall grass. Prairie plants will be sold by Jim Alwill, who also has free milkweed to distribute. To learn more, contact Doug Franks at (309) 868-9180 or email franks.doug@gmail.com.
Seeds are placed in potting soil, under straw, and left outside through the winter to be stratified. In spring, Herrmann transports trays to a greenhouse built on a trailer that can be easily moved. From there seedlings are tended until ready for sale in July – some after one growing season, others taking as long as three years to be ready. As with any business, some items sell better than others. “It seems like prairie blazing star is consistently popular,” said Herrmann, who lists sweet blackeyed Susan as a personal favorite. He said business has grown steadily since 2009 and has received a boost from increased interest in planting species that bene-
fit pollinators and butterflies. Prominent on that list is common milkweed, once a familiar “weed” on the Illinois landscape that is now much less common and is sold for prairie plantings. “People want to help the monarchs, in particular, and the pollinators,” Herrmann said. Other benefits of natives are their ease of care. Once established, prairie plants need no watering or fertilizing. “And they provide yearround beauty,” Herrmann said. Pleasant Prairie’s summer sale continues Friday and Saturday (July 22-23) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Sales are also made by appointment. Call (309) 639-4346.
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THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Summer Harvest – Tractor Drive from Wheels
O’Time Museum in Dunlap to Princeville Heritage Museum is Friday (July 22) at 9 a.m. Catered dinner and performance by Barry Cloyd in the museum conference room. Doors open at 5 p.m. Presale tickets only purchased at museum or Princeville State Bank. Tractor and equipment show at Princeville Heritage Museum (July 23) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. s Working Together – Elmwood and Yates City Fire Department “Working Together” event is Saturday (July 23) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Elmwood. Fire safety presentations, tour of Elmwood Fire Department, fire fighting activities, prizes, food and more. nois Beekeepers is Friday (July 22) at Peoria County Farm Bureau at 7 p.m. s Farmer’s Market – Brimfield Public Refreshments served. Library Farmer's Market is today (July s Elmwood Market – Farmer’s Market 21) from 4-7 p.m. in downtown Elmwood on the square is s Ladies Craft – Ladies 18 years and Friday (July 22) from 4-6:30 p.m. older welcome to craft night at Morrison s Swing Dance – Summer Swing and Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood Dance at Brimfield Public today (July 21). Fairy Library is Friday (July Rock Gardens the craft Publicize Your Event 22) from 7-10:30 p.m. of the night. Call (309) Ages 12 and up invited Call us at (309) 741-9790 742-2431 to register. for a night of jazz and Big or email information about s NAMI Meeting – your upcoming event to Band music. $3 single, $5 NAMI Mental Illness news@wklypost.com. couple. Support Group today
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(July 21), 7-8:30 p.m. at ICC North, Poplar Hall in Peoria. Connections for individuals participating in recovery, Poplar Rm. 131. Family members, close friends Poplar Rm. 132. s Harvest Home – Harvest Home Festival fundraiser dinner is today (July 21) at Yates City Community Center from 4:30-7 p.m. Catfish fillets, baked potato, vegetable, roll, dessert and drink, $9. Dine in or carry out. s Honeybee Program – Program presented by Mark Kilty with Heart of Illi-
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Pat Hanley was cutting hay the other day and thinking. The death of another mentor – this time Oscar Heinz of Kickapoo – had put Hanley in a reflective mood. Throughout his four hours on the old 4020 John Deere tractor that once belonged to his late father, Ken, the same thoughts kept running through Hanley’s mind. “Did I ever say thanks?� As we all do, Hanley has plenty for which to say thanks. Jeff That’s his opinLAMPE ion, and mine. Seems to me the older I get, the more clear it becomes how much others have done and continue to do for me and my family. Pat’s gratitude stems from a life filled with what he now sees as the blessings of small-town, rural life in and around Kickapoo. Heinz was the first neighbor he got to know when his family moved to a Peoria County farm in the early 1970s. And it was Heinz who allowed Pat and his late father Ken to spend Sundays swimming in Kickapoo Creek.
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Pictured in front of a load of hay to be sent to drought-stricken farmers in the south in this 1986 picture are: Front Row (left to right) Jeanne Runyon, Norma Hanley, Ken Hanley, Oscar Heinz and Shorty Gilles. Back Row (l to r) Tim Heinz, Pat Hanley, Ed Hanley, Kevin Donahue and Kurt Hanley. The hay was donated by Ken Hanley and Bob and Richard Shane.
Nearby, the late Cloyd Doubet milked Holsteins on his dairy farm, which also included some prime hunting ground and several ponds that were stocked with fish and full of bullfrogs. Doubet let Pat and brother Mike “frog and fish and ride three-wheelers all over.� There was no lease. Just neighbors taking care of each other. If it also meant the old-timers had plenty of frog legs and fish to enjoy at their euchre games, so much the better. Same with Shorty Gilles, who taught Hanley how to gut a deer and later hooked him up with beagles for hunting. He was just being
neighborly. Looking back, Pat has fond memories ... and one burning question. “Did I ever say thanks? I think I did. But did I really stop to thank the neighbors for the little things. I was always with my dad and...� Sometimes “thank you� is hard to say in the moment. Pat Hanley has pondered that often as he has seen old mentors pass on. His reminiscence is of value to all of us. So is his simple question. “Did I ever say thanks?� Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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No cause for gun control or ‘Gun Free Zones’
To the Editor: This time around I agree with Gene Vaughan on all points in his recent article on gun control. In regards to the article, “Shootings are up in Peoria,” while never stated, I’ll bet the Journal Star author was referring to black-onblack crime, gang and drug related, using firearms supplied to them by the underworld's black market. Peoria Police would do well to model the technique developed by the NYPD in the early 1990s. Police commanders should be required to analyze crime data on a daily and even hourly basis to look for patterns and develop strategies to quell crime outbreaks as they are emerging. The only problem with this strategy is that the majority of the criminals are black males and successful intervention will appear racist to those lacking true understanding. None of the above will make a difference if criminals who are arrested are not successfully tried, convicted, and forced to serve their full sentence. Most of those arrested will be felons illegally in possession of a firearm, which should generate a lengthy sentence to be served in a federal prison. Hillary Clinton and the rest of the elites, including the various guncontrol advocates, will never break
the supply chain of the underworld’s arming of criminals. Removal of the Second Amendment will disarm American citizens who will no longer be able to legally defend themselves against criminal activity. Does anyone really think that calling 911 will cause a police officer or county deputy to arrive instantly? If citizens are disarmed, the criminals will know this and will be very much emboldened. The crime rate will skyrocket! Why, in recent decades, has the crime rate been historically so low? It’s because of the large number of legally armed citizens. The criminals know this and think twice before committing a crime. And we need to get rid of “Gun Free Zones.” The intent is to prevent anyone (except police officers) from carrying a firearm into schools, courthouses, certain public gathering places, etc. The logic behind this is flawed. The legally responsible, concealed carry, gun owner will not violate the law. However, the criminal, already illegally carrying a black market weapon, completely ignores the GFZ placard. If the criminal begins to commit a crime involving firearms, the responsible gun owner, who could have intervened if not inside a GFZ, is now a
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YATES CITY – A Farmington woman and a Peoria woman have been arrested and charged with possession of another’s debit card in connection with a reported unauthorized withdrawal of cash from the Elmwood Community Bank and the Yates City Bank last month, Yates City Police Department reported last week. Alicia Phillips, 25, of Farmington, and Courtlyn Phillips, 23, of Peoria are accused of using a debit card without permission of the cardholder, who lives in the 200 block of North Burson Street. Also missing from the residence were a computer tablet, two cell phones, and a family ring, said police, who recovered the tablet when the Phillips couple tried to sell it. The two apparently had been visiting the Yates City home last month, when other residents had driven them to Peoria to buy heroin, police said. Both were arraigned on June 30 and have scheduling conferences on Aug. 19 and trials set for Aug. 29. Yates City police also forwarded
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Juveniles implicated in motor vehicle burglary
YATES CITY – Two teens on June 30 were charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle after two vehicles in the 300 block of South Kent Street were apparently burglarized, the Yates City Police Department reported last week. The two boys, 17 and 15, were apprehended after a Crime Stoppers tip identified them from surveillance footage. Nothing seemed to be taken from the vehicles except registration paperwork, police said, and the missing material was found July 1. The boys were handcuffed, transported to the Knox County Jail, where they were processed and returned to the custody of their parents.
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MOWER: Older tractors very collectable Continued from Page 1
though it doesn’t look like it.” Bussey came here from Arkansas by way of Bartonville, where he moved in 1973 to work with Boilermakers Local 60, retiring in 2005. About seven years ago, Bussey started accumulating equipment in various conditions to work on here, he says. “I’ve been working on mowers since I was about 10, messing with push mowers,” he says. “In high school I worked on John Deere machines. They had an FFA deal where the school let you out at noon to go work, and I was mechanically inclined, so I got my first Social Security card and worked on John Deere things at a big place in Mississippi County in the
northeast part of the state, where they had four big stores. “I loved working on them.” The older garden tractors have a lot of collectability, Bussey says. “A lot of models aren’t made anymore,’ he says. “It used to be even more competitive, with Case, Massey-Ferguson, Craftsman, Snapper, Jacobsen. Oliver made some in Moline and Minneapolis for Ford, although they ended up only making five models. “The old International Harvesters are now made by MTD – that’s Modern Tool & Die out of Cleveland – which took them over in ’81,” he continues. “MTD started out in the 1920s or ’30s and made fender skirts and mess kits. They make sturdy
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tractors and things, and I took several on a trailer to sell and I bought a few. A guy wanted $30 or $40 for some he had, and I got four for $100 total.” Bussey combines intelligence, diligence and patience to deal with tractors. “One time, a fellow I bought one from thought the problem was the transmission, but it was just a cotter-key pin that had fallen out. Another time, a guy got rid of one because it started smelling bad, but it was just a pulley that caused a belt to burn up. People practically give them away sometimes, and it might just be an oil filter that’s never been changed.” A cat darts between a few tractors, and Bussey walks back to the Cub Cadet waiting for his touch. “This one is just plain hard to get to, there in the front,” he says, leaning over the tractor. “I may have to tear up half the tractor to get to it.” Walking over to another, partly disassembled Oliver tractor nearby, Bussey flicks a wasp off its engine housing and says, “I got this for $100 – a #75 model. They only made 47 of them. I could get $2,000 for it right now as it sits.”
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Princeville schools planning for future By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The future is now for School District 326, as it plans for the annual “Meeting of the Boards” at 7 p.m. tonight (July 21) at the Junior High School addition. In addition to sharing ideas with the Village Board and the Lillie M. Evans Library Board, the Board of Education is looking ahead. At the school board’s July 12 meeting, technology specialists Joanna Carroll and Kelly Jenkins reported on the District’s “Future Ready” initiative. A committee of teachers, parents, students, administrators and others has developed a long-range plan involving eight components to improve student achievement: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Use of Space and Time, Robust Infrastructure, Data and Privacy, Community Partnerships, Personalized Professional Learning, Budget and Resources, and Collaborative Leadership. The committee hopes to report to For The Weekly Post
the Board soon on action plans for each of the eight parts. The future also looked a bit brighter for the District’s finances, as the State of Illinois passed a temporary budget for 2016-2017. “This is a huge relief, as we were very concerned with depleting the District’s fund balances without State Aid payments,” said Superintendent Shannon Duling. “We are hopeful that the State will continue to look for better, more reliable and more equitable funding systems for school districts. Our current system isn’t fair to taxpayers or our kids.” Kids also were the focus of the Head Start/daycare facility, as Duling explained upgrades to its playground at the Unit Office on Town Avenue. Almost finished is leveling the ground, installation of a climber and bushes, and cleaning up areas. “We hope to have the large stones moved and new rubber mulch installed by the end of next week,” Duling said. “We have a quote for replacing the upstairs doors to each
of the classrooms. The current doors are not lockable, do not have windows and are pulling away from the frames.” Replacing the doors will cost about $4,300, he said. In other business, the Board • OK’d personnel moves, including approving: Dana Juskiv, Devin Cendejas and Kierra Morgan as PHS co-cheerleader coaches; Heath Stahl as 7th Grade boys’ basketball coach; Sam Remmert as PJHS assistant softball coach; and a 2-percent pay increase for non-certified staff for 2016-2017; • approved for 2016-2017 insurance-policy renewals for $139,982 (about a 5-percent increase), Millie’s Bakeries for baked goods, Prairie Farms for milk and dairy goods, and Ag-Land FS for fuel; • heard the Parent-Teacher Organization will pay to add mulch to the Grade School playground; and • agreed to hold an Open House for the Junior High School renovation at 5 p.m. on Aug. 11.
U.S. corn crop could be record By DARREL GOOD
Record large U.S. corn acreage and prospects for a likely strong yield point to another large crop this year. The USDA projection of acreage harvested for grain of 86.55 million acres and trend yield of 168 bushels per acre point to a crop of 14.54 billion bushels. At the projected level, University of Illinois
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the 2016 crop would be 939 million bushels larger than the 2015 crop and 324 million bushels larger than the previous record crop of 2014. Crop size will be determined by weather conditions over the next six weeks or so. The USDA will release the first survey-based forecast of crop size on Aug. 12. With carryover stocks
of 1.701 billion bushels and imports of 40 million bushels, the supply of corn for the 2016-17 marketing year would total 16.281 billion bushels, 889 million bushels larger than last year’s supply and 802 million bushels larger than the previous record supply for the 2014-15 marketing year. Exports during the 2016-17 marketing year are projected at a nine year high of 2.05 billion bushels. The relatively large projection reflects the shortfall in the 2016 Brazilian corn crop and expectations that the U.S. will gain export market share in the upcoming year. The Brazilian crop is estimated at 2.756 billion bushels, 591 million bushels smaller than the 2015 crop.
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Yates City clarifies water offer By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – The Village Board briefly returned to a discussion of planned appropriations for the new fiscal year at its meeting July 13, and set a special meeting for July 20 to finalize the $1,014,900 authorization. The planned spending is a 4.6-percent increase from last year and reflects a possible purchase of a police vehicle and special projects, according to Trustee Tom Kinzer. Meanwhile, Village President Kenny Gibson, attorney Wayne Statham and Public Works superviFor The Weekly Post
sor Chuck Eiker responded to citizens’ concerns about a mailed solicitation from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. from Norwalk, Ct. The mailing was an offer to help homeowners provide protection for the costs of repairing water lines on private property, noting, “The water line buried underground on your property belongs to you. Your water company is not responsible for the cost of repairs.” HomeService enclosed an “activation form” for consumers to pay $5.49 per month, $16.47 per
quarter, or $65.88 per year for coverage of up to $6,000 for exterior waterline coverage. Although the letter identifies HomeServe as “an independent company separate from your local utility or community,” some residents were confused, said Eiker. “They’re selling insurance policies for your water line from the curb stop to the water meter,” he said. “The Village has nothing to do with it.” The Village Board also unanimously approved renewing its garbage contract with G&O Disposal of Elmwood for three years, with the current $10 per unit per month fee unchanged through Dec. 2 2017, followed by 30-cent increases in each of the next two years. In other news, Trustees: • authorized spending $6,631.86 for Kevin Windish to replace a drain tile on Maple; • OK’d Eiker spending $5,350 on chlorine and water-softener salt for the water system; • agreed to donate an additional $2,000 to the gazebo restoration project for concrete; • approved buying antibullying stickers by Police Chief Randy Benson; and • heard Benson’s report outlining the department’s June activity, which included 26 incidents, 17 reports, 5 traffic stops, 5 warnings, 2 ordinance violations, and no arrests nor citations. “Our activity levels are a little above last year [but there are] fewer violations for grass.”
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BRIEFS Final fund-raiser for Elmwood St. Jude run
ELMWOOD – With the July 30 St. Jude run rapidly approaching, the Elmwood to Peoria group is holding its final fund-raiser on Wednesday, July 27, from 4-8 p.m. at Uptown Cafe. Elmwood to Peoria St. Jude runners will be waitressing for tips from 5-8 p.m. to raise money for the run. All tips go to St. Jude Research Hospital and 10 percent of all dinein and carry-out orders will also be donated. Youngsters are also welcome for this event, which will include facepainting and free balloons for all children. One lucky customer will also be drawn for a $50 Uptown Cafe gift card.
Annual book sale ahead at Princeville library
PRINCEVILLE – August is the time for the annual Lillie M. Evans Friends of the Library booksale. The sale runs from Aug. 1-27 and offers a great selection of books, audios, and DVDs. Each week the selections are fewer but the prices decrease. Donations for the sale are always welcome and come in year-round. All proceeds from the book sale return to the library as funding for special projects of the Friends of the Lillie M. Evans Library District. Money raised has been used for: furniture in the children’s and young adult areas, the sound equipment for the meeting room, the pamphlet file in the foyer, gift certificates for Holiday Homecoming, decorations for the garden, benches in front of the library, cutting systems for library programs and displays, the wii entertainment system and games and a
This was the scene at Summer Harvest a few summers ago. This year’s event will be held Friday (July 22) and Saturday (July 23) at the Princeville Heritage Museum and will feature antique farm equipment, various demonstrations and plenty of food.
globe for the children’s area. The Friends also assist with the Summer Reading Program by sponsoring a children’s program, providing a teen Summer Reading prize, and sponsoring the end of the summer party for our readers. To join the Friends, call the library at (309) 385-4540 or go online at lmelibrary.org.
Guest speakers July 31 at Crossroads Church
ELMWOOD – Terry and Debbie Reilly will be guest speakers on Sunday, July 31, at Crossroads Assembly of God Church. The Reillys will speak at 10:30 a.m. on learning how to become a volunteer for transition hospice.
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Here’s a rundown on information for several local college students. Submit information to news@wklypost.com. • At Eureka College, Elizabeth Wagner of Elmwood was named to
the Dean’s List this spring. She is the daughter of David and Julie Wagner of Elmwood. • Cassandra Morris of Washington graduated with distinction from the OSF St. Francis College of Nursing earlier this year with a Master of Science in Nursing. She is the daughter of John and Rose Morris of Princeville. • Also at OSF St. Francis, Tracy Chaney of Elmwood graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Chelsea Streitmatter of Princeville graduated cum laude. Other BSN graduates include Morgan McCreight of Brimfield, Laura Mahr and Tara Powell of Farmington, Alexandra Elsasser and Rachel Long of Princeville. • Nick Huber of Elmwood and Luke Cokel of Princeville were named to the Dean’s List this spring at St. Ambrose University, as were Kelcie Eminian, Marissa Boyer and Nathan Wallace of Hanna City.
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Jury selection underway for Milliman trial By BILL KNIGHT
PEORIA – Cotyjo Milliman on Monday showed up for his trial dressed in a National Guard uniform, perhaps thinking it would communicate the Guard’s motto “Always ready, always there” for those considering the charge he faces: obstruction of justice in the aftermath of a fatal 2015 accident. However, when jury selection started on Tuesday, Milliman – who hadn’t worn a uniform in any of his previous court appearances – wore a suit and tie. At press time, jury selection was underway for Milliman, 21, of Elmwood, who was one of four men charged with obstruction in connection with a crash in April last year when a truck driven by 22-year-old Dillon Nolan of Hanna City wrecked on McClellan Road in rural Elmwood, where 22-yearold Joshua Fuller died, according to testimony. Also indicted for obstruction for For The Weekly Post
allegedly providing false information about Fuller’s medical condition, or about how they came into possession of Nolan’s truck were Michael Wilson, 21, of Farmington, James Kosner, 22, of Peoria, and William Zamaro, 28, of Farmington. A jury was being selected from a pool of 35 prospective jurors. Appearing before Judge Albert Purham, prosecutor Brian FitzSimon and defense attorneys Bill Atkins and Robert Hills said they expected the trial to conclude Thursday. FitzSimon’s witnesses were to include Peoria County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies and Dr. Scott Denton, a forensic pathologist affiliated with Peoria and McLean counties. Atkins said Milliman’s defense anticipated calling three character witnesses, including Elmwood Police Chief Aaron Bean, plus Milliman. Earlier Tuesday, Milliman re-
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jected an undisclosed offer from the State’s Attorney’s Office. Peoria County records show Milliman has no criminal record except for three traffic violations, including one alcohol-related charge, plus a 2015 Driving Under the Influence arrest, all related to a Oct. 26, 2015, incident. Milliman pleaded guilty to the DUI in February. Meanwhile, Nolan on April 14 was sentenced to a prison term of 5½ to 9 years after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and to aggravated Driving Under the Influence. Wilson was convicted in March of obstruction and sentenced to a term in the Peoria County Jail plus probation. Zamaro is scheduled to go on trial Aug.1, and Kosner is scheduled to be tried Aug. 15.
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sign-Bid-Build method is workable, but it can sometimes pit architect vs. contractor vs. owner to press different interests. And Design-Build is more common to private projects since it usually doesn’t involve letting bids – and therefore is unavailable to public projects such as a public school. The Construction Manager at Risk approach entails a commitment by the construction manager to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) based on initial construction documents and specifications plus any reasonably implied items. That usually means Change Orders increasing the final cost are less likely, except for unforeseen or order-initiated requests. “In a Construction Manager at Risk situation, the manager has more control but also has skin in the game since if the GMP isn’t met, they’re responsible,” Ramirez said. “The construction manager can also bid on contracts or perform some work, too. “[Phase II] has just enough complexity that we need some expertise,” he continued. “We’d go out and get the most qualified construction manager and make them part of our team. It’s a collaboration.” The Board continues to collaborate on a 2017 budget, too, which the Finance Committee and Superintendent Chad Wagner expect to display next month before consideration at the September 26 Board meeting. The budget, due by Oct. 1, is building on a surprisingly positive outcome for this year, said Board President Tom Conklin. “The state paid all the money they were supposed to last year,” Con-
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klin said, “so we ended up in the black.” In other news, • Wagner reported remaining staff vacancies for two Special Education aides, a Bright Futures teaching position, and an elementary teacher; • engineers from KJWW, a Quad Cities based firm with 15 other locations worldwide, is scheduled to look at the school this week in a preliminary investigation of possibilities; • the Board OK’d an In-
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Atlas Mountains located? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote an 1841 essay called “Self-Reliance”? 3. AD SLOGANS: Which fast-food company urged customers to “think outside the bun”? 4. MUSIC: Which band performed the gender-bending hit “Lola”? 5. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in panophobia? 6. MOVIES: Which movie contains the line, “The problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill o’ beans in this crazy world”? 7. FIRSTS: Who was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel? 8. ART: Who painted the 1665 work titled “Girl with a Pearl Earring”? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who were the two presidents whose first names were Andrew? 10. FOOD & DRINK: The hybrid Ugli fruit is a cross between which three fruits?
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Princeville proceeds with building projects By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – The Village Board continues to invest in infrastructure, as on Tuesday it approved engineering for a project on Walnut, OK’d reimbursing redevelopment at German-Bliss Equipment, and planned for street work on Town Avenue. First, the Board authorized contracting with Bruner, Cooper & Zuck of Galesburg to design a multi-level sidewalk on Walnut between Evans and Main at a cost of more than $4,000 as part of a larger project including upgrading water lines there. Superintendent of Public Works Chad Gardner estimated the entire project could cost about For The Weekly Post
$50,000. Next, the Board agreed to reimburse GermanBliss up to $20,000 for painting and parking-lot improvements, to come from Tax-Increment Financing funds. Finally, equipment is expected to arrive next week before Town Avenue grinding and construction of curbs and ramps begins. The Board also: • donated $1,000 to the Princeville Sports Boosters; • filled the unexpired term of Trustee Dennis Carton by appointing 39year-old Adam Geiger, who’ll be sworn in next meeting; and • discussed the community build planned for 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 at Cutters Grove Park.
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C.U.S.D. #322 ELMWOOD C.U.S.D. 322 –Elmwood New Process for 2016-2017 K-12 Registration NEW PROCESS FOR 2016-2017 K-12 REGISTRATION Elmwood Community Schools is implementing a completely online/digital registration process. Paper registration packets will no longer be mailed home and all enrollment and registration will be done online, including the payment of yearly registration fees. Starting August 1st, parents will be able to visit www.elmwood322.com for a link to begin the registration process. Please follow this link to set-up your SchoolMint account. Open Registration dates are from August 1st through August 12th. You may register your child(ren) at any point during this enrollment window. To help ease the transition, we will have an open computer lab to help parents who do not have internet access at home. Those dates and times are: Wednesday, August 3rd Thursday, August 4th
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IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS Tuesday, August 16: Back to School Night for ALL students – 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 16: 7th Grade Orientation – 6:30 PM (Auditorium) Wednesday, August 17: First Day of School – 8:10 AM - 2:30 PM
PHYSICAL EXAM & IMMUNIZATION NOTICE Students in Kindergarten, Sixth and Ninth Grades must have a new physical exam on file in the school office before they will be allowed to start school. ALL students must have proper immunizations. All children entering kindergarten, second and sixth grades are required to have a dental examination. All students enrolling in kindergarten or upon first entry into an Illinois school beyond kindergarten (i.e., grades 1-12) are required to have an eye exam. All students enrolling in sixth & seventh grades will be required to show proof of one dose of Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine given on or after their 10th birthday. All Students entering twelfth grade will be required to show proof of two Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines with the second dose being given on or after their 16th birthday. (Only one dose of Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine is needed for twelfth grade IF the student’s first dose was given at age sixteen years or later). Notice of these examinations should be on file before the start of school. Please Note: It is also recommended that for children entering kindergarten or pre-school for the first time to be lead tested. All children entering pre-school or kindergarten are required to have their chicken pox vaccination or a letter from their doctor stating they have had the chicken pox. All students entering fifth grade are required to have the Hepatitis B shots (a series of 3 shots). Consult your family physician for further information. All student health records should be submitted by the start of school. Beginning fall of 2013, all students entering, transferring, or advancing into 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades will be required to show proof of receipt of one dose of Tdap vaccine (containing tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis). Most students may have already received the vaccine and simply need to provide the school with verifying documentation from the family health care provider. FEES & INFORMATION Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2016, in order to enroll. All kindergarten and newly enrolled students must bring a certified copy of live birth when they register. All students will need to bring their social security number with them when registering. Students enrolled in Driver’s Education must pay the school district $150.00 when registering. This fee is applied towards the operation of the vehicle. Those students enrolled in photography must pay a fee of $65.00 when they register. Art Fee is $35.00/year. Foods Class Fee is $25. This fee is used to purchase supplies for the class.
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Farmington council OK’s banner permit form By KELSEY WATZNAUER
FARMINGTON – The Farmington City Council on Monday approved a permit application form for requests to display banners and flags in the historic district following the adoption of the ordinance that restricts usage. At the council’s discretion, the permit will allow banner usage for four seven-day periods each year and outlines the parameters of the ordinance. Applications will be available in the Municipal Building. City Attorney William Connor said, as stated in the ordinance, any banner that was displayed when the ordinance went into effect may remain until it becomes “tattered, For The Weekly Post
torn, faded, frayed or sagging, and at such time said banner/flag must be removed.” Additionally, the council approved an ordinance that amended various city code sections regarding fines, primarily for Class 9 offenses. The ordinance states the alleged violator will be given one warning per calendar year for the first offense. After 15 days without compliance, a fine may be issued. A second violation of the same ordinance within the same calendar year will be fined $150, the third $300 and the fourth $600. Class 9 offenses include: animal noises (and their disturbance of the peace), housing non-domestic animals, prohibited weeds, accumula-
tion of garbage, inoperable motor vehicles, leaving an abandoned vehicle on a city street, public nuisances and failure to abate weeds. At the request of City Administrator Rollen Wright, the council created a resolution to sell excess city equipment, which will likely be drafted before the next meeting. “We have accumulated pieces of equipment that we no longer use,” Wright said. “We’ll find a way to either sell them or whatever we need to get it out of our [possession].” Equipment that potentially will be on that list includes a Ford F250, Chevy truckbed, YMCA gym lights, bicycles and lawn and garden equipment.
CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT FUND ACCOUNT Balance May 1, 2015 Receipts Property taxes (State) $1,812.60 Sewer Service Revenue $25,859.91 Replacement Tax (Knox Co.) $3,837.85 Interest Income: NOW Acct. $32.41 Int. on CD # 1198 $42.00 CD # 1199 $35.00 CD # 1163 $52.50 CD # 1105 $105.00 Total Receipts $31,777.27
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$91,711.23 Disbursements WSD Oper. & Maint. Acct
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Total Disbursements Balance April 30, 2016
$20,000.00 $71,711.23
WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT TIME CERTIFICATE # 1198 Balance May 1, 2015 Total Receipts: Interest Income $42.00
$12,000.00 $12,042.00
Total Disbursements: WSD Fund Acct. Balance April 30, 2016
ON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE OF PAUL AND AMY CAULKINS TO THE CITY OF ELMWOOD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The City of Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Elmwood City Hall, 201 W. Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, on the application of Paul and Amy Caulkins for a variance to the road setback requirement for an accessory structure from a local street, in connection with the construction of a garage on property commonly known as 601 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood, Illinois (Parcel Identification Number 11-07-257-006), with frontage on W. Dearborn and N. Elm St., and legally described as:
$42.00 $12,000.00
WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT TIME CERTIFICATE #1199 Balance May 1, 2015 Total Receipts: Interest Income $35.00
$10,000.00 $10,035.00
Total Disbursements: WSD Fund Acct. Balance April 30, 2016
WILCOX & CONE’S ADD NE ¼ SEC 7-9-5E LOT 8 & 16’ LOT 7 BLK3, in the City of Elmwood, together with adjacent rights of way. The applicant is the owner of the property.
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$10,000.00 By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois.
WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT TIME CERTIFICATE #1163 Balance May 1, 2015 Total Receipts: Interest Income $52.50
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$30,105.00 Total Disbursements: to WSD Fund Acct. Balance April 30, 2016
$105.00 $30,000.00
WILLIAMSFIELD SANITARY DISTRICT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ACCT. Balance May 1, 2015 Receipts WSD Fund Acct. $20,000.00 NOW Acct. Interest $2.97 Total Receipts $20,002.97
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$27,876.75 Disbursements Ameren-IL, service Wmsfld. Waterworks, collections Wmsfld. Waterworks, ½ print., cards., post Larry Lawson, samples, visits Massie, Quick & Sondgeroth, annual retainer Campbell Stevens Ag., gen liab., auto, crime bond Lampe Publ. WeeklyPost, annual report Larry Mattson, wages Spoon River Landscape, mowing, Blucker, Kneer & Assoc., audit IDES, unemploy. ins. IRS, Fed W/H, soc. Sec., & med. tax Larry Mackie, trustee Brenda Dexter, trustee & clerk Russell Groeper, trustee USPS, 100 stamps IL EPA, annual permit fee Larry Mattson, planter & topsoil Filter Service Center, cleaning filters Galesburg Builders Supply, manhole frame Buck’s Landscaping & Const., sewer main repair Total
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Notice is hereby given to the Public that on September 8, 2016, at the hour of 6:45 P.M. at the Lillie M. Evans Library, 207 N. Walnut Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Lillie M. Evans Library District for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Lillie M. Evans Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public. Date: July 14, 2016 Deb Givens, Secretary Board of Trustees Lillie M. Evans Library District 207 N. Walnut Ave, PO Box 349 Princeville, IL 61559
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Brenda Dexter, being duly sworn on oath, deposes and says: 1. That she is the clerk of the Williamsfield Sanitary District. 2. That the above reports are true and accurate reports of the financial status of the Williamsfield Sanitary District for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2015 and ending April 30, 2016. S/ Brenda Dexter, clerk
HELP WANTED • TRUCK MECHANIC: Heavy-duty truck mechanic, 2nd shift, employee health insurance provided, 401K, paid vacation (after 1 year of employment), paid holidays. Must have own tools. If interested call (309) 4469350 and leave a message. Heinz Bros. Trucking Inc. • CASHIER: Freedom Oil in Kickapoo, Now Hiring, must be 21 years old. 7200 N. Kickapoo Edwards Rd., Edwards, IL. (309) 691-0337.
SERVICES • LAWN MOWING: Elmwood only. (309) 415-0296.
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LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION
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Selling pers. prop. Belonging to BONNIE M. ESSLINGER and the late STEVE ESSLINGER located at 613 E. Main Street, Elmwood, IL 61529
SAT. JULY 30 @ 10:00 A.M. Selling in 2 rings starting on Antiques, Lamps, Collectibles & Smaller Rack Items. Bring a friend. See complete list w/100+ photos @ www.auctionzip.com (I.D. 2515) ANTIQUES – LG. LAMP COLLECTION - FURNITURE – PRIMATIVES – COLLECTIBLES – HOUSEHOLD – TOOL - MISC. Tall walnut cupboard w/ 2 glass doors, 2 doors & 2 drawers; Kitchen cupboard w/ possum belly drawers, porcelain top, 2 glass doors; Kitchen cupboard w/ flour sifter, flour bin, etched glass doors, porcelain top, Chase and Sanborn coffee jar, spice jars; Walnut dry sink; 42” rd. oak table w/ claw feet; 4 spindle back chairs w/ cane seats; Walnut gate leg table; Oak kitchen cupboard base; Kitchen cupboard ; Tall wainscot pantry cupboard; Pie safe style cupboard; 10’ recitation bench; Eclipse Hatcher Incubator; Lane cedar chest; Approx. 60 lamps of various kinds, oil, elect., floor, table, student, banquet, parlor, and others; 2 tall banquet style oil lamps w/ duplex burner, England, very ornate; Angle lamps; Dbl. angle lamp; B&H student lamp w/ green shades (not elect.); Aladdin bracket lamp; 2 finger lamp; Lincoln Drape lamp; Approx. 40 oil lamps of various sizes & styles; Banquet lamp w/ painted globe; Dbl. globe lamp (elect.); 5 Aladdin lamps; Wall bracket lampl Rochester parlor lamp (1886); White banquet lamp; Adams and Westlake Co. wall kerosene lamp (Pat. May 6, 1890); Surgeons Lamp, Scott Lamp Co. San Francisco oil lamp; Hanlan Railroad caboose lantern; Ornate wall clock w/pendulum; 3 dough boxes; Copper & brass fireplace tea kettle; Dazey butter churns (4 sizes); Metal dough mixers (3 sizes); Wooden butter churn on legs w/ crank; Thomas Edison home phonograph w/ horn; Kellogg wall telephone; 3 gal. Blue Ribbon crock; 3 gal. Buckeye crock; Agro Model G toy tractor; Singer child’s sewing machine; Elect train w/ 2 engines, 10 cars, transformer; Wall map holder w/ 5 maps & puller; Globe on stand; Stove top spice jars; Pickle jar; Store paper dispenser; Indian ax; Jadite mixing bowls; Keystone 18891995 Collectible Limited Edition photo of Keystone Steel & Wire Co. Plant Circa 1920 w/ train; Cast iron Jemima figures & others; Brunswick console phonograph; 2 Victrola console record players; Record albums; RCA Radiola 60 table radio w/ rd. speaker; Splitdorf console radio; Scott console radio record player; Philco console radio; Turquoise ring & bracelet; Germany stein; Parking meter; Franciscan china (apple pattern); Camelot china (Carousel pattern); Lg. computer desk w/ 2 side bookcase units; Ornate wall mirror (38” x 28”); 5 drawer jewelry chest; Pfaltzgraff china w/ serv. pcs. (Tea Rose); Everyday kitchen appliances, pots, pans, utensils, etc.; Nesco roaster oven; Cookbooks & other books; Harley Davison leather jacket (XL) & other jackets & coats; Tulip applique quilt & others; 51” rd. folding table
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pickup truck veered in his direction and destroyed the cart he uses to carry his traveling necessities. The driver came back to check on him and gave him a ride so he could buy a new cart in Carbondale. Troutman injured his knee in the accident and spent a night in a hotel. Fortunately, he was well ahead of schedule on his trek south so the delays did not matter in terms of his goal. Troutman took up St. Jude as a cause this summer after walking 700 miles in Illinois to raise money for Troutman Park in Princeville. Troutman said the only after-effects of the collision are that he walks more stiffly, “Like Chester from ‘Gunsmoke’” he told the Journal-Star. But donations have improved since the accident. All proceeds from Troutman’s walk benefit St. Jude. To learn more, visit events.stjude.org/troutman or mail donations to: St. Jude Challenge-Troutman, Attn: Alex Fountain, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
TRAILERS - MOWERS - 4 WHEELER - SHOP - TOOLS - MISC. Doolittle Model 7710 trailer w/ drop down ramp (10’x6’8”), like new; American 5’x8½‘ box trailer; Grasshopper 720K zero turn mower w/ 20 h.p. Koehler eng.; J.D. 425 riding mower (needs repair); Polaris Magnum 500 ATV 4 wheeler w/ blade & winch (45th Anniv. Edition); YS 200 utility vehicle; Yard Star go cart; Yard Dog motorcycle (5 h.p. Briggs eng.); Craftsman tool chest (5 drawer base, 8 drawer top); Rem Line 3 drawer tool chest Craftsman 3 drawer tool chest; MTD snow blower; Craftsman 21” mower; Champion Blower & Forge Co. drill press (201); 26 gal. 5 h.p. Campbell Hausfeld air compressor; 4’x8’ utility trailer; 3 pt. tiller; Tractor Supply post hole auger; King Kutter II all gear drive 60” tiller; Rhino 5’ blade; Pull behind sprayer; Generac power washer; Stihl weed eater; Wolf Craft 16” compound slide saw; Rockwell/Delta band saw; 5 speed 8” bench drill press; Buffalo Pneumatic air wrench; Craftsman chain saw w/ 16” bar & case ; Slide in fuel tank w/ elect. pump; Many Other items NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK DAY OF SALE LUNCH BY MARTY Any announcements made day of sale will supersede those previously advertised
BONNIE M. ESSLINGER, OWNER Auctioneers: Col. Gail Cowser, CAI, AARE Col. John H. Bliss Col. Jeff Bond Ph. 309-678-5224 Ph. 309-224-8870 Ph. 309-696-0498 Glasford, IL Princeville, IL Washburn, IL IL. Lic. # 440.000132 IL Lic. #440.000357 IL. Lic. #440.000335
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 Donald Ferro
ELMWOOD – Donald S. Ferro, 65, of Elmwood, died at 11:14 a.m., Sunday July 17, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 29, 1950, in Chicago to Steve and Beverly (Russell) Ferro. He is survived by one sister, Diane (Carl) Zetterberg of Peoria; one nephew, Nathan (Heather Ferro Rice) Graves of Elmwood; one niece, Erica (Eric) Slinger of Denver; and one great nephew and niece, Dominic and Agnes Slinger. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Aaron Graves. Don previously owned the Elmwood Tap for over 30 years. Since his retirement, he enjoyed spending his winters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He was a member of the Farmington Moose and past member of the Elmwood Maple Lane Country Club. Don was also an avid sports fan, especially for the Chicago Cubs. Don also enjoyed playing golf and socializing with his close friends. Cremation rites were accorded. A private burial of ashes will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elmwood Tap. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, B.Y.E., Elmwood Fire Department, and Elba-Salem Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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This Week’s Obituaries • Brenda Bohm, 56, Princeville • Hazel Catteau, 94, Farmington • Ronald Chance, 78, Elmwood • Donald Ferro, 65, Elmwood • Martha Gibbs, 92, Princeville • Michael Hay, 70, Farmington • Billy Miller, 81, Farmington • Charles F. Mueller, 84, Princeville • Jamie Lynn Sale, 37, Yates City • Elizabeth Simms, 89, Farmington • Leonard Van Pelt, 54, Farmington • Jacqueline Veatch, 56, Elmwood • Sharon Young, 67, Dahinda We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.
Jamie Lynn Sale
FARMINGTON – Jamie Lynn Sale, 37, of Yates City passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born May 28, 1979 to Steven McCoy and Brenda Park in Peoria. She is survived by her mother, Brenda (Brian) Park of Yates City; father, Steven McCoy of Farmington; sister, Christina McCoy of Yates City; daughters, Haley Marie Sale of Yates City, Erika Dawn Sale of Yates City; grandson, Hunter Anthony Bick of Yates City; one step-son; two step-daughters; one half- brother; and several aunts and uncles. Cremation has been accorded and private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria 8630 IL Rt 91, Peoria, IL 61615 in her name. The Cremation Society of MidIllinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.
Brenda Bohm
PRINCEVILLE – Brenda Bohm, 56, of Edelstein – daughter, mother and sister of Princeville residents –
died July 14 at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1960, in Galesburg to Gary and Theda (Dell) Troutman, who survive. Also surviving are her significant other, Brian Bragg of Edelstein; sons William (Vanessa) Bohm of Princeville and Benjamin (Sara) Bohm of North Carolina; two granddaughters; two grandsons; and brother Wallace Troutman of Princeville. Funeral services were Wednesday at Davison-Fulton WoolseyWilton Funeral Home, with burial at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.
Hazel Catteau
FARMINGTON – Hazel Tiezzi Catteau, 94, of Ocala, Fla., a Farmington native, died July 7 at Legacy Hospice House in Ocala, Fla. Survivors include daughters Gale Gene (Matthew) Everhart of Washington, and Lynn Ann (Brian) Holland of Ocala, Fla.; three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Entombment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria. A celebration of Hazel’s life is being planned for the fall. Condolences may be left online at www.baldwincremation.com.
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Ronald Chance
ELMWOOD – Ronald E. Chance, 78, of Good Hope, father of an Elmwood man, died July 13 at his residence. Survivors include wife Sara (Mulvaney) Chance; son Greg (Laura Fullerton) Chance of Elmwood; daughter Debbie DeCounter of Good Hope; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother James Lynn Chance of Quincy and his beloved golden retriever, Sam. A memorial service was July 16 at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with burial at the Glade
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City Cemetery in Blandinsville. Condolences may be left online at www.clugston-tibbittsfh.com.
Martha E. Gibbs
PRINCEVILLE – Martha E. Gibbs, 92, of rural Princeville died July 16 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Surviving are sons David (Margaret) Gibbs of Princeville and Duane (Susan) Gibbs of Tremont; six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. A graveside service was July 20, 2016, at Princeville Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Michael Hay
FARMINGTON – Michael Edward Hay, 70, of Pekin, who grew up in Farmington, died July 14 at his home. A 1965 Farmington High School graduate, he is survived by his wife, Linda Susanne (Downing) Hay; son Douglas M. (Mary) Hay of Pekin; daughter Elizabeth M. Hay of Peoria; four grandchildren; one sister and one brother. His memorial Mass was July 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin, followed by inurnment at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. Condolences may be left online at www.preston-hanley.com.
Billy Miller
FARMINGTON – Billy D. Miller, 81, of Hanna City died July 14 at his residence. Survivors include daughters Debbi (David) Bitner of Peoria; Jodie (Michael) Darwish of Trivoli and Lisa (Ron) Kelch of East Peoria; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren and brother Larry Miller of Farmington. Cremation rites were accorded.
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Burial will be at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.peoriafuneral.com.
Charles F. Mueller
PRINCEVILLE – Charles Frederick Mueller, 84, of Wyoming, brother of a Princeville woman, died July 14 at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Johanna (Dixon) Mueller; sister Pauline (Dale) Bennington of Princeville; son Charles Jason Mueller of Wyoming; daughter Brita Lee Mueller of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two granddaughters. Funeral services were July 19 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Wyoming, with burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Elizabeth Ann Simms
FARMINGTON – Elizabeth Ann Simms, 89, sister of a Farmington man, died July 3 at Heddington Oak Nursing Home in West Peoria. Survivors include brothers Dean Young of Farmington, Mack Young of Peoria, Frank Young of Canton, Ray (Joan) Young of Peoria, and Alvin Young of Pekin; and sister Eula Johnson of Washington. A celebration of life service will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Golden Corral in Peoria. Condolences may be left online at simonsmortuary.com.
Leonard Van Pelt
FARMINGTON – Leonard Ross Van Pelt, 54, of Peoria, brother of a Farmington woman, July 11 at his residence. Survivors include daughters Sara Van Pelt of Portland, Ore., and Amy Van Pelt of East Boston, Mass.; brothers Rick Van Pelt of Chicago and Bob Van Pelt of Peoria; sisters Michelle (Gavin) God-
frey of Farmington, Mary Ann Van Pelt of Peoria, Christina (Larry) Van Pelt of Chicago, and Sandy Ross of Pekin. Cremation was accorded and private family services will be held. Condolences may be left online at www.csmico.com
Jacqueline Veatch
ELMWOOD – Jacqueline F. (Jackie) Abbey Veatch, 56, of Peoria, mother of an Elmwood woman, died at home on May 27. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Veatch; parents John and Mary Bowers Abbey; daughter Amber Abbey (Josh Bateman) of Elmwood and their two daughters; step-sons Cory L., Jamie M. and Kodie L. Veatch, all of Peoria; sisters Mary (Chuck) Sieg of Lewistown, Cora Glick (Darrell Waggoner) of Peoria, Joan (Ed) Tucker of Lebanon, Tenn., and Jean (Dan) Zucksworth of Peoria. Cremation was accorded with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Condolences may be left online atwww.peoriafuneral.com.
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Sharon Joan Young
DAHINDA – Sharon Joan (Kell) Young, 67, of Dahinda, died July 15 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Survivors include her husband, Carl W. Young Sr.; son Carl W. (and Annette) Young Jr. of Alexis; daughter Sarah J. (and Andy) Blake of Galesburg; five granddaughters; one great granddaughter; and one sister. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday (July 22) at Hinchliff-PearsonWest Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Condolences may be left online at www.h-p-w.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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Dahinda United Methodist Church
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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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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1998 (third) and 2007 (fourth). A tournament of this sort also invites discussion on the “best player.” A top candidate for that is Seth Nelson, Farmington’s all-time leader in points (1,674), steals and assists. Nelson will be on hand with the 1996-2000 squad. That’s the group that 1998 graduate O’Brian said is favored to win the event, proceeds of which will benefit the Farmington Athletic Booster Club. Wierzba has other ideas. “I’m not sure about the rules, but I would the think the younger guys would have the nod,” Wierzba said. “They’ve got the legs.” Tickets are $5 per game or $10 for an all-sessions pass. Sponsorship by local businesses goes toward jerseys, referees and operating costs. Players expected include (* indicates tentative): 1995 and before – Mike Rutledge,
David Rutledge, Joe Scheerer, Chad Johnson, Dan Sprecher, Rick Polhemus, Chris Welch, Ibrahim Mizyed, Scott Welch*, Ben Wierzba* and Jason Sager*; 1996-2000 – Scott Coykendall, J.L. Doubet, Seth Nelson, Matt Melz, Nate Johns, Rob Sollenberger, Rowdy Thomas, Jonathon Long, Jeff Banister and Rhet Wierzba*; 2001-05 – Tim Melz, Josh Ralston, Tim Finney, Tim Frank, Wes Wrage, Matt Brown, Jeremy Lucas, Zach Wise and Ryan Welker*; 2006-10 – Josh Watznauer, Brad Wrage, Ben Vermillion, Seth Flynn, Chet Dicks, Scott Hammond, Brice Foose, Matt Swearingen, Israel Snider, Jordan Ebbert, Doug Richards, Ryan Stobaugh, Jarod Miller* and James Berry*; 2011-16 – Joe Rose, Curt Anderson, Jarrod Storms, Austin Neff, Tanner Evans, Adam Staggs, Adam Mottaz, Trey Swearingen, Noah Welker, Blaize Shipp and Chad Lopez;
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Current Team – Dylan Hayden, Caleb Gilstrap, Blake Mattson, Eric Higgs, Threal Anderson, Nick Johnson, Judd Anderson, Jack Fletcher, Jake Uryasz, Coe Jansen, Jarod DePriest and Hayden Bradt. Games are as follows: Friday, July 29 6 p.m. – (Game 1) Current team vs. 2011-16 Alumni 7:30 p.m. – (Game 2) 2001-05 Alumni vs. 2006-10 Alumni
11 a.m. – (Semifinal 1) Game 1 Winner vs. 1996-2000 Alumni 12:30 p.m. – (Semifinal 2) Game 2 Winner vs. 1995 and Earlier Alumni 3:30 p.m. – (Third Place) Semifinal Losers 5 p.m. (Championship) Semifinal Winners. There will also be a State Farm longest shot competition for youngsters and celebrity knockout games involving local business owners. Saturday, July 30
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Farmington hires girls basketball coach
FARMINGTON – Jim Noonan has been hired as the new girls basketball coach at Farmington High School. Noonan replaces Jimmy Jordan, who has taken a job as varsity boys basketball coach at Peoria Heights. Noonan spent the past nine years as head boys basketball coach at United High School in Monmouth. He also coached the Golden Bears of Monmouth Yorkwood for two years prior to that. Noonan told the Monmouth Re-
view-Atlas he realizes there will be an adjustment to coaching girls basketball. “There will be some differences with the two and the game is a little different,” Noonan said. “The hardest part has been waiting the last couple of weeks. I know some people through my life who are very involved in the Farmington school district. It is a quality district and it seems like an outstanding community from my experience.” Noonan will also teach physical
education.
Princeville football alums face Stark Co. on Friday WYOMING – A group of
Princeville alumni football players will compete against Stark County alumni in full contact on Friday
(July 22) at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and gates open
at 6 p.m.
KVL 8U CHAMPIONS
Brimfield Grade School’s Fall Sports
Brimfield #1 won the 8U Kickapoo Valley League A Flight tournament in Elmwood in July and topped the regular season with a 12-0 record. Back row: (left to right) coaches Brent Fagerburg, Josh Bruner, Monte Kenney and Ryan Schatsiek. Middle row (l to r): Kaden Cahill, Layne Johnson, Dane Fagerburg, Derek Cox, Cole Cox, Kaeden Schatsiek and Brody Kenney. Front row (l to r) Travis Webb, Kyler Schatsiek and Blake Bruner.
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Brimfield #2 won the 8U KVL B Flight tournament in Elmwood in July. Back row: (left to right) coaches Bryan Hougham, Chris Cochran, Darrin Symonds and Chris Linehan. Middle row (l to r): Liam Cochran, Grant Bizosky, Harper Linehan, Lane Symonds, Jacob Hoerr, Oliver Linehan and Logan Estes. Front row (l to r): Ryan Joyner, Luke Estes and Griffin Hougham.
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Aliza Welker won a high jump competition this summer to advance to the USATF Junior Olympics July 25-30 in Sacramento, Calif.
Welker in Junior Olympics By JEFF LAMPE MUNCIE, Ind. – Kickapoo St. Mary’s seventh-grader-to-be Aliza Welker posted a firstplace finish on July 10 at a USATF Region 7 Junior Olympic Championships. Competing in the 11- 12-yearold age group, Welker cleared 7 feet, 7.12 inches to win the event. She was third in the 100 meters in a time of 13.37 and also placed third in the 200 meters (27.9). The Indiana event was the regional championship and featured the top eight athletes from Weekly Post Staff Writer
Illinois and Indiana. Next up, Welker will advance to the USATF National Junior Olympics July 25-30 in Sacramento, Calif. She will compete in the high jump, 100 and 200 after winning all three of those events at a June 24-26 event in Lisle, where she posted top times of 13.06 in the 100 and 27.11 in the 200. Welker won the IESA Class 7A 100-meter dash last spring and competes in the summer for 1ne Motion Athletic Corp. of Peoria. She is the daughter of Tim and Bridget Welker of Kickapoo.
Several members of Farmington’s 1998 team (above) will play in an alumni tournament July 29-30.
Farmers hoops reunion First alumni basketball tourney July 29-30 By JEFF LAMPE FARMINGTON – Even though her two sons likely won’t be in town, Cindy Wierzba said next week will still be “a family reunion.” The wife of longtime Farmers boys basketball coach Tom Wierzba is one of many local fans looking forward to Farmington’s first alumni basketball tournament. Weekly Post Staff Writer
Organized by local businessman Patrick O’Brian and Bank of Farmington vice president Tim Haley, the July 29-30 event has attracted several current and past Farmington players for two days of
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games and reminiscing. “A lot of the former players are pretty fired up about it,” said Tom Wierzba, who will be on hand to watch. “There’s a lot of pride in what we did back in those days.” Overall for Farmington, that includes 12 regional titles, seven sectional titles, five state tournament berths and Elite Eight trophies in Continued on Page 18