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Farmington council OK’s Peterson TIF agreement By JEFF LAMPE
FARMINGTON – With a large audience and a steamy room as a backdrop Monday night, the Farmington City Council approved a TIF agreement with Peterson Health Care. The TIF agreement had been twice delayed due to concerns about waiving $30,000 in building fees and not requiring Peterson to follow the Prevailing Wage Act in construction of a 32-unit asWeekly Post Staff Writer
sisted living facility in town Several in the crowd of more than 40 citizens at the meeting spoke out against the agreement, saying Peterson would only hire local workers if required to do so. “This community has been built on the backs of blue collar workers and is still supported by them,” said Tim Allen of Farmington, an operating engineer. “I am strongly opposed to waiving the permit fees and also want to have our commu-
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nity members prosper by earning a fair wage.” Allen said he did not think that would be the case under Peterson, which he said has hired the Iowa-based Frye Builders & Associates to oversee the project. “They have no intention of hiring local contractors,” Allen said. Mike Staley, a Farmington resident since 1978, also voice opposition. “You want to beat (local tradesmen) out of a fair wage to give this multi-million
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PRINCEVILLE SUMMER HARVEST
By BILL KNIGHT
Area real estate is included in an auction of “surplus property” where taxes have not been paid for at least three years, according to the Peoria County Treasurer’s office. Sale of the parcels, which go to the highest bidders, is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Packard Plaza in downtown Peoria. The process is conducted by the Peoria County Board, which acts as trustee for the taxing districts involved. “We hope this sale will return the properties to productive use and ensure the taxes are paid in the future,” according to the Edwardsville real estate company Joseph E. Meyer & Associates, which is the County’s tax agent in the auction. “Proceeds from this sale are distributed to the taxing districts.” Buyers that night will be required to pay 20 percent of the final sale price or $600, whichever is greater. Parcels from The Weekly Post circulation area are: • Vacant lot (33 x 247.5 feet) off Hallock Hollow Road in Millbrook Township; • Vacant lot (17.9 x 11.3) behind Dunlap’s Maplewood Boule-
dollar company a tax break,” Staley said. “Because they are millionaires they’re better than us?” Mayor Kent Kowal said after the meeting that was not the intention of the agreement, which asks Peterson to consider any bid by union or non-union contractor. “This just says some (workers) can be union but they don’t all have to be union, which is the American way,” Kowal said.
By JEFF LAMPE
PRINCEVILLE – Watching huge combines and tractors speed through fields today, it can be hard to imagine what farming was like just a few generations ago. This Saturday (July 25) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. offers a firsthand look at the “old days” during the Summer Harvest Antique Tractor & Equipment Show at Princeville’s Heritage Museum. In addition to 40-50 antique tractors on display, Weekly Post Staff Writer
John Ely drives a 1944 International M while Sid Stahl operates a 90year-old grain binder last week (above) to get ready for the steampowered threshing machine that will visit Princeville’s Heritage Museum grounds Saturday for the Summer Harvest Antique Tractor and Equipment Show. Events centered around old-time farming run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum.
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Brimfield board cool on grade school AC costs By TERRY BIBO
BRIMFIELD – They may warm up to air conditioning eventually. But the Brimfield Board of Education is not cool with cost estimates so far. “We need to have more discussion,” Scott Bauer said at the July 15 regular meeting. In February, the school board was told a For The Weekly Post
potential $1.4 million upgrade to HVAC systems at Brimfield Grade School could save enough in energy costs to pay for itself. But Trane energy consultants’ final report in June included items like energy-efficient windows, dropped ceilings – and a much higher tab. “The total cost was well over $2 million,” said Superintendent Joe Blessman.
Bauer was not the only board member confused to see the matter back on the agenda in July. He wanted assurance that approving a motion to “continue with investigation of Air Conditioning at the Grade School” did not obligate the board in any way. Chairman Dan Heinz said there was no obligation. Continued on Page 11
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COUNCIL: Beer garden tabled Continued from Page 1
“That evens the playing field.” Kowal said Peterson officials told him several union workers have been hired to help build the facility on East Fort Street, which will be called Courtyard Estates of Farmington. The council voted 4-2 in favor of the TIF, with Alderman June Whitmer (Ward 3) and Alderman Ryan Lambert (Ward 2) voting against the agreement. Alderman Matt Ulm (Ward 1) was absent and was reportedly on vacation. Kowal voted in favor of the agreement after City Attorney William Connor said his vote was needed to make the motion binding. Ulm had been vocal in his displeasure with the agreement at previous meetings, including May 18 when the council voted 3-2 against the TIF proposal. Under the agreement, Peterson is expected to receive $270,000 of an anticipated total of $1.9 million in TIF funds the city receives from the development. Another controversial ordinance was tabled Monday night for further discussion. That law would create a new liquor license for outdoor beer gardens and sidewalk cafes. The proposed ordinance would allow beer gardens to operate until 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. “This needs to be split in two,” said Alderman Noah Blindt (Ward 3), who took an oath of office Monday to fill the seat left vacant when Kowal took over as mayor following Kenn Stufflebeam’s res-
ignation in June. The ordinance was taken off the table and will be discussed Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. during a Finance and Ordinance Committee meeting prior to the council meeting. In other business, Alderman Leslye Smith (Ward 2) reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee has decided the best place for a proposed dog park would be Farmington Township Park on the southwest edge of town. “We would like to put it in an area that is accessible but away from residences,” Smith said. A decision on the dog park will be up to the township park board, she said. Smith aso said that the committee plans to convert tennis courts at Jacobs Park into parking spaces. In other action the council: • Voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance that would spell out requirements for serving on the Planning Commission. The new law will allow someone who lives within 1.5 miles of the city limits to serve on the commission. Whitmer voted against the change. • Approved an agreement to demolish a garage at 167 N. Main St. • Approved the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive at the corner of Main and Fort Streets on Sept. 18-19. • Heard from Farmington Country Manor administrator Jennifer Baker. Baker said her facility has signed a contract with the federal government to provide nursing home care to qualified veterans.
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vard in Radnor Township; • Vacant lot (12 x 6) on Maplewood Boulevard in Radnor Township; • Vacant lot (73 x 180.8) at 311 W. Peoria St. in Elmwood in Elmwood Township; • Vacant lot (2.28 acres) on North Jarmon St. in Elmwood in Elmwood Township; • Vacant lot (113.9 x 89) on Southport Road in Rosefield Township; • Vacant strip (0.03 acres) off West Brookmere St. in Edwards in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (40 x 30) on Pagewood Drive in Peoria in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (96 x 150) at 10221 W.
Edwards St. in Edwards in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (116.83 x 168.25) off Caterpillar Road near West Powdermill Road in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant wooded lot (30 x 130) at Holmes Avenue in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (irregular area) off Kickapoo Creek Road near Pottstown Road in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (0.45 acres) off Pottstown Road in Kickapoo Township; • Vacant lot (3.5 acres) off Pottstown Road in Kickapoo Township. The auction’s 171-page catalog is available for $15 from offices of the Peoria County Clerk or County Treasurer in the Courthouse.
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s Cruise In – Elmwood Cruise-In Friday (July 24) from 5-8 p.m. at Central Park. (309) 742-3711. s Prairie Tour – Jubilee Prairie Dawgs walking tour of prairies north of Jubilee College State Park is 9-11 a.m Saturday (July 25). Meet at 9 a.m. at the observatory on Brimfield Jubilee Road. Call (309) 868-9180. s Working Together – Elmwood and Yates City Fire Departments “work together” Saturday (July 25) from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Fire safety presentation at 9 a.m. at Yates City Community Center. Firefighting activities until lunch at 11 a.m.
forms Friday (July 24) at downtown Canton’s Jones Park, 6-8 p.m. s Story Time – Dr. Seuss Story Time s Book Signing – Sandy Miller will for children 4-8 years old today (July sign her new book, “Rink-A-Dink-Dink” 23), 6 p.m. at Morrison and Mary Wiley Saturday (July 25) at 10 a.m. at MorriLibrary, Elmwood, (309) 742-2431. son and Mary Wiley Library in Elms Farmer’s Market – wood. Farmer’s Market today s Pancake Breakfast – Publicize Your Event (July 23), 4-7 p.m. at Lions Club Pancake and Call us at (309) 741-9790 Brimfield Public LiSausage Breakfast is Sator email information about brary, (309) 446-9575. your upcoming event to (July 25), 7-10 urday s Tap Program – All news@wklypost.com. a.m. at Princeville Herages invited to Brimitage Museum. field Public Library for s Band Concert – Elmwood band coninteractive tap program by Peoria Balcert Sunday (July 26) at 7:30 p.m. at let’s Taylor Walper Friday (July 24) at Central Park. Bake sale held prior to the 10:30 a.m. concert at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Elmwood s Farmer’s Market – Elmwood’s St. Jude Runners. Farmer’s Market is Friday (July 24) s Cemetery Walk – Elmwood Cemefrom 4-6:30 p.m. in Elmwood’s square. tery Walk committee meets Monday s Free Bread – At Elmwood Meth(July 27) 6:30-7 p.m. at Morrison and odist Church Friday (July 24), 10 a.m. Mary Wiley Library. s Music Festival – Cousin Eddie per-
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering big tomatoes and even bigger cats. uuu First to the tomatoes. Elmwood resident Randolph Coulter made my day recently when he stopped in with news that he had a beefsteak tomato plant he was raising in an effort to win the first Weekly Post Big Tomato Contest. Coulter, who always wears a cowboy hat around town, made no guarantees of victory. But shortly thereafter he did show up with a fistful Jeff of snowball hyLAMPE drangea blooms that brightened the office, at least until we discovered they carried ants. Since the flowers were on office manager Shelly Brodine’s desk, the brief ant invasion was not a big issue. ... Speaking of Shelly, she claims Juicy Fruit gum has the ability to kill a mole when placed in that little critter’s hole. Turns out this is a common urban myth that may or may not work. From past experience I can tell you that what definitely works are those traps with sharp spikes a mole triggers while burrowing. I’d rather chew the Juicy Fruit myself. uuu While we’re talking varmints, let’s check in with Sonny Snyder of Yates City, who earlier this summer found
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I’ve been to Minnesota three times in my life. Two trips were more than enough, but then my Dodgers went and played there a few summers ago, so I had to go watch them lose twice (the night before I got there, they scored Jon 13 runs!). GALLAGHER My first trip was to look at a college that was foolish enough to offer me a Master’s degree basically for free. There were too many strings attached, so I didn’t take it, and I’m glad I didn’t. While visiting the college, I got an idea of what Minnesota winters are like. That visit was in May several years ago. I had anticipated cold weather, but it turned out that they were experiencing 9-degree weather (later that night, a tornado would rip through one of the small towns I drove through and completely destroyed it). I was sitting in the reception area of the English Department and noticed a picture on the wall. The photo showed snow drifts that came up to the bottom of the window sills. I mentioned this to the receptionist and she told me that this was from a snowstorm they’d had a few years ago on Halloween. Snow on Halloween? Count me out! Then she dropped the bomb: Those window sills were secondfloor windows. The only reason I didn’t run out of the office right then and there was because they had promised to feed me. Also, after having spent a total of about 10 days in their fine state, I can unequivocally state that they have the worst drivers in the United States. My first two trips had other peo-
ple driving me around. I noticed that we seemed to change lanes a lot, especially on the large Interstate system around Minneapolis. When I drove myself for the Dodgers game, I got to see why. Minnesota drivers use those lines on the road as suggestions, and not much else. There are several types of Minnesota drivers, and every one of them reverts back to the same basic description: horrible. There are those who drive luxury automobiles like a Lexus, Mercedes, or BMW. These hoity-toity drivers act like they own the road and that you, in your sub-luxury car, don’t exist. Since you don’t exist, they have no problem trying to occupy the same space that you are in, and then acting like nothing ever happened, even after being on the receiving end of a blast from your horn. Then there are the SUV drivers who mistakenly believe that they are driving Bigfoot. They will try to run over the top of you, dismissing the slight bump they experience as nothing more than one of Minnesota’s plentiful potholes. The only things Minnesota has more of than lakes are bad drivers and potholes. Those who drive normal cars tend to think that they are in a NASCAR race, but are well aware of the drivers of luxury cars and SUVs. Their goal, aside from avoiding running into a Porsche or being run over by a 4x4, is to get to their destination in record time, even if they’re just running down to a neighborhood store. Finally, there are those who drive beaters – cars that sometimes have names, sometimes not, sometimes part Chevy and part Ford, or held together with layers of duct tape. Beware of these drivers. They are willing to die and take you with them. I’m not kidding when I tell you that I saw several, as in more than five, drivers pass others on the In-
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Foundation surveying interest in rec center By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Community Foundation (ECF) is trying to gauge public interest in a community center/recreation facility serving a 10-mile area in western Peoria County, and a survey of more than 4,500 households is underway. The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) out of Western Illinois University is conducting the survey for the ECF, and they urge people who have received the mailed form to return it soon in the pre-paid envelope provided. “Completing this questionnaire is very important in determining the future of this project,” said For The Weekly Post
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IIRA Project Manager Robin Hanna. Elmwood Economic Development coordinator Dick Taylor said a post-card reminder is going out in the next week to encourage recipients to respond in the next two weeks. “We need to get forms back so Rural Affairs can do their analysis,” Taylor said. Final results of community feedback are planned to be announced at the Foundation’s annual dinner in October. The facility, which is planned to operate without an increase in taxes, could offer a variety of equipment and programs, and the survey seeks input on possible household usage and preferences. For example, the survey asks about possible features, from a
party room, auditorium and sauna to a fitness trail, athletic fields and a swimming pool. The survey also questions recipients’ inclination to use certain types of equipment, such as treadmills, rowing machines and stationary exercise cycles. Further, questions about possible activities are posed, including after-school programs, art or yoga classes, dances and meeting rooms. People who didn’t receive the confidential survey or discarded it may request one by contacting the ECF at elmwoodcf@gmail.com Likewise, questions about the project may be directed to ECF president Tony Hart, also at elmwoodcf@gmail.com.
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• Rhonda Linder, 53, of Yates City on July 13 was arrested for retail theft and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • An Elmwood juvenile on July 14 was reported to the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office in connection with two counts of attempted vehicle burglary. • Diane Endress, 59, of Princeville on July 15 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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Akron-Princeville, Williamsfield and Brimfield fire departments were among those responding to a house fire July 17 at the corner of Illinois Route 40 and Santa Fe Road. A candle reportedly fell over in a bedroom, starting the blaze at the house occupied by Tim and Denise Kieser. No injuries were reported. Due to the extreme heat of the day, firefighters took turns battling the blaze. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
• A broken window in the 200 block of West Cedar in Elmwood was reported on July 15 as a suspected attempted burglary. • Elmwood police on July 16 responded to four complaints of ordinance violations of weeds, garbage or inoperable vehicles on Lakeview, Laurel, Mound and Peoria Streets.
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• Thomas Larimore, 45, of Edwards on July 18 was arrested to hold for the Department of Corrections and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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City of Elmwood faced budget challenges By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The City is starting its Fiscal Year with 21 percent less cash on hand than last year, according to a proposed appropriation ordinance, which will be the subject of a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 4 at City Hall. Also, through increases and decreases in both projected revenues and expenses in various line items, the plan’s total appropriations are 23 percent less than the previous year. “Appropriations differ greatly from year to year,” said Alderman Bob Paige (Ward 3). “For example, Parks is up because of maintenance to the mower storage shed. Also, setting up a reserve fund in the Parks Department will allow the City to build up funds for major purchases over several years.” This year’s cash on hand is $53,246, compared to $67,424 at the start of FY 2014-15. The total appropriations forecast is $3,202,393, while the 2014-15 total was $4,164,307. Highlights of the ordinance summary: General Corporate Purposes $748,407 (up 5.1 percent) Recreation and Playground $68,000 (up 29.5 percent) Street and Bridge $269,481 (up 17.5 percent) Equipment Reserve $73,000 (up For The Weekly Post
32.7 percent) Water-Sewer Reserve Fund’s Water Systems Reserve $130,000 (down 30 percent) USDA Revolving Loan Fund $68,000 (up 54.5 percent) “The challenges that the Council had to deal with were increases in insurance costs last year and the anticipated increase this year,” Paige said. There were positives, too. “Pleasant surprises have been the strong revenue from sales taxes, which should increase even more this year because of Crawford’s furniture, and the State of Illinois being up to date on their income tax payments,” Paige said. City estimates predict increases in revenues from sales taxes and video gaming taxes, and a $6,500 increase in equipment expenditures for Streets and Bridges. Alderman Bryan Davis (Ward 1) said one big purchase and a planned project required adjustments. “It’s primarily due to the purchase of a new leaf vac that we had been putting money away for,” Davis said. “We also raised engineering because we have a project on Maple Street that we would like to get some of the engineering done on in this budget year.” Overall, the biggest percentage declines are in Police Equipment, which would fall from $30,000 to
$10,000, a 66 percent drop; and Zoning engineering and other costs, which would fall from $31,000 to $19,000, a 38.7 percent decrease. The biggest percentage increases are in Maintenance, Construction and Improvement of Public Building & Sewers, which would go from $10,000 to $15,000 (a 50 percent increase), and a transfer to Recreation & Playground funds, which would go from $30,500 to $48,000 (a 57.3 percent increase). “The Police Department was up last year because money was appropriated for a new police car,” Paige explained. “A reserve fund similar to the Parks has been set up in the Police Department so the cost of a new squad car will be spread over several years in the future.” The biggest dollar decline is in The Water-Sewer Revenue Fund’s Operations and Maintenance, which would decrease $74,300 from $1,033,481 to $959,181; the biggest dollar increases are a transfer to Streets & Bridges (rising $35,000, from $177,000 to $212,000) and the total Town Fund (going up $36,789 from $711,718 to $748,407). “Water appropriations was up last year because of the water tower maintenance and the RO filter replacement,” Paige said.
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Appreciate the true art of gardening By RON DIETER
Unless you live in an apartment or condo, you probably have to care for the landscape that surrounds your abode. If you’re like me, you enjoy selecting trees, shrubs, flowers and garden ornaments, setting them out around the place, and arranging them to suit your fancy. But I’ll bet you never considered the fact that what you are really doing is creating art. Just as the painter uses color, texture and form to create a pleasing picture, you, as a gardener, follow the same principles, consciously or not, to create a landscape pleasing to the viewer. With careful attention to these artistic elements, the gardener creates a living picture. I suppose it’s only natural that many beautiful gardens are the works of painters. Claude Monet’s Giverny comes to mind. Hugh Johnson, in his book, “PrinFor The Weekly Post
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the Weald of Kent is one of the most famous gardens in England and the world. But Mother Nature is far kinder to English gardeners than to folks here in the Midwest.
ciples of Gardening,” writes about gardening as art. He proposes that it is much easier to create art with paint and canvas than with living plants. Artists using palettes and paints do not contend with bugs, wind, heat, drought and winter-kill.
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Brimfield bridge repair may be next year By BILL KNIGHT
BRIMFIELD – Peoria County closed Rosenbohm bridge last year because of its wooden piles’ poor condition, and Township Highway Commissioner Tom Coyle said he hopes the Township and County together will able to repair and reopen the structure next year. An original cost to replace the bridge was about $800,000, according to Peoria County Engineer Amy Benecke McLaren, who said the bridge’s traffic was about 10 cars a day. However, a less-expensive alternative is being considered. “In 2014, we looked into woodpile repair of two other bridge structures (Hallock Hollow and North Hampton),” McLaren said. “The rest of the structure was acceptable, with only the piles needing repair. “Earlier in 2015, we held a bid letting to repair these two structures and recently just finished the repairs. Cost for repairs was much less than a full replacement. “We decided to take a look at repairing the piles on Rosenbohm bridge after the success of the others,” she said. “Pile repair on Rosenbohm bridge is estimated at less than $200,000. We are working on getting a set of plans together to repair the Rosenbohm piles and if all goes well with the structural evaluation and budgeting, we For The Weekly Post
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Bids high for Radnor administration building
RADNOR – A new administration building planned by Radnor Township is delayed due to all bids coming in higher than estimated, according to Township Supervisor Philip Cornish. “All bids came in above our budgeted amount, and we are working with the low bidder to see where we can trim costs,” Cornish said. In other business, weather has forced planned road repairs to be postponed until next year. Repairs caused by 2013 flooding are being re-bid. We “only got one bid previously,” Cornish said, “and [we] hope for more bidders this time.”
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Black Bear bridge repairs almost done
KICKAPOO – The tiny bridge serving a one-lane rural road in eastern Kickapoo Township should be completed in early August, Kickapoo Road Commissioner Dan Kelch told trustees at their meeting Monday. Work had been delayed by the availability of rock since the flooded Illinois River slowed deliveries, he said. In other business, road maintenance has mostly finished on Township roads, including Challacomb Road, Gilles Road, Grimm Lane, Heinz Lane, High Line Road, and Voorhees Road, and parts of Kickapoo Edwards and Old Charter Oak Roads. Kickapoo generally rotates such work so surfaces are upgraded every three years, Kelch said.
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LAURA – Public Health officials on July 7 tested the Township well since it had been several years since the previous test. Results are expected in the next few weeks.
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Whitney’s Walk poised to top $1 million By BILL KNIGHT
BRIMFIELD – Following the tragic suicide of Whitney Grotts of Brimfield, the first Whitney’s Walk for Life was held in 2004, and the effort since has raised more than $917,000 for suicide prevention in central Illinois. Organizers expect to top the $1,000,000 mark at this year’s Walk at Jubilee College State Park west of here on July 25. “Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the third leading cause of death in those aged 15 to 24,” said Kayla Thompson, the Whitney’s Walk for Life coordinator at Hult Center for Healthy Living, where proceeds from the annual fund raiser support depression awareness and suicide prevention programs. “Thousands of people in central Illinois have benefited from the education and advocacy programs that Hult Center for Healthy Living now provides,” she added. “There are 100 suicides every day in the United States. “That translates into one suicide every 14 minutes. People need to For The Weekly Post
Participants in last year’s Whitney’s Walk for Life helped boost the funds raised to date to $917,000. Organizers hope to top $1 million at this year’s event, Saturday (July 25) at Jubilee College State Park.
understand that recovery from depression and other mental illness is possible,” she said. “If people receive the help they need, 70 to 90 percent can go on to lead healthy and productive lives.” The 5K Run for Whitney's Walk for Life begins at 7:55 that morning; the 5K Walk begins at 8 a.m. The fee for the Run or the Walk is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 years and younger. Registration is available online at www.whitneyswalk.com through
today (July 23). Registration is available Saturday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. T-shirt pickup is tomorrow (Friday, July 17) from 4-6 p.m. at the Brimfield Fire Department or on Saturday (July 18) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie center court. Everyone who registers by the tshirt pick-up dates is guaranteed a Whitney’s Walk t-shirt. For more information, call Thompson at (309) 692-6650.
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by the room in which it hangs. When the artist completes his picture, his work is done. Not so for you, the gardener. To create a beautiful garden picture you need not only artistic talents, but considerable horticultural skills as well. You must in effect control nature to create and maintain your garden art. Plants overgrow their allotted space. Flowers fade. Seasons change. Slugs appear to make lace of broadcloth leaves. We won’t even mention weeds, insects, diseases and weather. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit some of the famous gardens around London, England. These are the
gardens featured in our favorite magazines and books – Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Hidcote Manor and Barnsley House, to name a few. Do a Google image search for these names and you will see perfect examples of garden art. They are even more stunning in the flesh, or should I say, in the leaf, than they are in pictures. But my visit there gave me a much greater appreciation for the gardens of the Midwest. Mother Nature is kind to the English gardener. She does not persecute him with severe heat and humidity, for example. While I was there the locals were complaining about the heat (the temperature was approaching 80 degrees). Sixties and
seventies are the summer norm for these gardens. Most public buildings don’t have air conditioning and the windows have no screens. Rain showers are frequent and there is not much wind, just a gentle breeze now and then. The words “continuous spring” accurately describe the weather in southeast England. If you can’t grow beautiful plants in this environment, you might as well throw in the trowel. To create a beautiful garden here in the Midwest requires not only an artistic bent, but also considerable determination and gardening skill. Besides the ravages of winter, the Midwest gardener must contend with
the intense summer heat and humidity. Garden plants such as Alcemilla, which look fresh and vibrant in English gardens most of the summer, look pretty ragged and stressed here by the end of June. So the next time you’re surveying your beautiful garden, pat yourself on the back. A lovely Midwest garden is a real accomplishment. And when you go to work in the your garden, maybe you’ll need more than boots and a straw hat to look the part. Perhaps a smock and beret would be more appropriate. After all, you’re creating art!
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YATES CITY – The Elba-Salem Fire Protection District has donated a Generac generator to be used at the Yates City Community Center. The generator was installed Tuesday by Roy Keith Electric Company of Farmington and should be operational this week. Tom Ralston, a member of the Yates City Park Board which manages the community center, said the generator will allow the facility to be used as a cooling center in the case of a power outage during the summer. Ralston said the generator will also serve as insurance for anyone who rents the hall. “If you’ve got a wedding reception here and have spent thousands of dollars, it will be nice to know you can still have your reception even if the power goes out,” Ralston said. Cost of the generator and installation was $21,0000.
Jim Hackney of Roy Keith Electric Company positions a generator being lifted by tractor operator Tom Ralston. The generator was placed behind the Yates City Community Center Tuesday to provide backup power for the facility in case of a power outage. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
again at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 at the Morrison and Mary Wiley Public Library in Elmwood. Sollenberger and his 158-page book recount tales from Williamsfield, Dahinda, Yates City, Elmwood and Knox County’s Spoon River area.
Rep. Leitch to hold Elmwood Cruise-In held Senior Citizens Fair PEORIA – State Representative Friday on the square David Leitch (R-Peoria) will host a
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ELMWOOD – The Elmwood Development Association, Farmers State Bank and Central Illinois Cruisers are sponsoring a Cruise In from 5-8 p.m. this Friday (July 24) on the square. Local restaurants, taverns and shops all will be open, and the weekly Farmers Market will continue through 6:30 that afternoon. For more information, call Chuck (309) 678-7369 or Amanda (309) 472-3372, both with Central Illinois Cruisers, or Farmers State Bank at (309) 742-3711.
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Williamsfield native Randy Sollenberger is scheduled to talk about live storytelling and his book, “My Guardian Angel and Beating the Reaper, with Songs and Stories of Forgottonia,” at 10 a.m. Tuesday (July 28) at the Salem Township Public Library in Yates City. Sollenberger will then speak
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Senior Citizens Fair on Wednesday (July 29) at Snyder Village, 1200 E. Partridge St. in Metamora from 911a.m. This year’s fair has numerous vendors, including free blood pressure screenings, door prizes, and refreshments. Booths representing the Illinois Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General and Secretary of State will be included in the event, as well as more than 20 other community services and organizations. Admission is free for the Senior Citizens Fair. The fair will have free doughnuts, cookies, fruit and coffee for guests to enjoy while they speak with the vendors and local elected officials. For more information on this or other state issues, Rep. Leitch can be reached at (309) 690-7373.
Canton reschedules Kid’s Fest for Aug. 1
CANTON – Canton Main Street has rescheduled its annual Kid’s
Fest for Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Heavy rains postponed the original date on July 11. This year’s theme is “Under the Circus Big Top” and activities will include a free circus-themed photo booth with props, free face-painting in front of CEFCU at the south end of the square. Members of the Canton Police Department, including canine officers Jack & Halo will demonstrate apprehension techniques at 10:30. Firefighters and equipment from the Canton Fire Department and Fulton County Emergency Management Services will be on hand for kids to explore and ask questions. Free inflatables will be located in Jones Park, and numerous free games and activities sponsored by local businesses and organizations will be available for kids. Food and drinks will be sold. For more information, call (309) 647-2677 or email dsmith@cantonillinois.org.
Trivoli author writes book on laws of logic
TRIVOLI – Author Celly Luyinduladio has published a hardback edition of his philosophy book, “The Rational Law of Logic.” In “The Rational Law of Logic,” Luyinduladio, an electrical engineer, examines concepts of logic. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
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“I don’t think that anybody’s in favor of spending the big dollars,” agreed John Moon. In fact, the dollars were big enough to put Trane’s June proposal out of reach. “It’s above our debt limit,” Blessman told board members. Blessman later called the proposal “a Cadillac plan” the district can’t afford, but said there are other options. The board could look at window units, as Elmwood schools already have installed, or consider air conditioning the cafeteria or library. “If we couldn’t afford to do the whole school, just starting with the cooling centers would be great,” said grade school principal Jeannie Blane.
The board agreed its Building and Grounds Committee will explore alternatives and report back. After approving bills and the treasurer’s report, board members went into a 90-minute executive session to discuss personnel. Most of that session apparently was spent discussing a three-year extension to Blessman’s contract, which expires June 30, 2016. For acting as both BUSD superintendent and high school principal, he would be paid $116,638 for the 2016-2017 school year. That would increase to $121,351 for 20182019. No decision was made, pending further discussion. The board did approve hiring Leigh Ann Cain as a
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2014-2015 – ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT JUBILEE CHURCHYARD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION I. CASH Accounts as of 06/01/14 A. Permanent Trust Fund B. Savings Account Funds 1. Savings Account (Princeville Bank) 2. Savings CD (Princeville Bank) C. Maintenance Checking (Princeville Bank) II. Income A. Interest 1. Savings (Princeville Bank) 2. Savings CD (Princeville Bank) 3. Perpetual Care Fund B. Donation (25)(250) C. Cemetery Lot Sales Total Cash on Hand and Income III. Expenses A. Insurance (Country Casualty) B. Mowing C. Publish Annual Report IV. Summary A. Total Cash on Hand 06/01/14 Total Income 2014/2015 B. Total Expenses 2014-2015 C. Cash on Hand 5/31/15
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BRIMFIELD – Donald E. Adams, 97, of Brimfield died July 13 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist. Donald was born on May 9, 1918, in Peoria to the late Herbert E. and Jessie (Smith) Adams. He married Mary Ann Brus on Aug. 28, 1941, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 2012. He was also preceded in death Adams by one son, James; two brothers; and one sister. Survivors include four daughters, Janet Roling of Brimfield, Sally (Mike) Hanley of Kickapoo, Judy (Chuck) Volk of Peoria, and Nancy (Daniel) Pulon of Santa Rosa, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Donald was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a life-long bowler, is in the Peoria Bowling Hall of Fame and was the oldest living Hall of Fame president at the most recent banquet. He was also a past president of the Peoria Bowling association and ran the junior bowling program for 25 years. A funeral Mass was July 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kickapoo. Entombment will be in American Mausoleum. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Brimfield Ambulance & Rescue or St. Mary’s School in Kickapoo. Condolences may be left at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Caleb Meehan
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FARMINGTON – Caleb Ryan Meehan, 7-month-old infant son of Alyssa Hoing and Craig Meehan of Farmington, passed away July 12 in Trivoli. He was born Dec. 1, 2014, in Peoria. Survivors include his parents of Farmington; maternal grandparents, Jessica (Brett Lawrence) Trobaugh of Bartonville and Bret Hoing of Coal Valley; paternal grandparents, Sean (stepgrandmother, Michelle) Meehan of Trivoli and Rhonda Jackson of Trivoli; maternal great-grandparents, Colleen and Darrell Trobaugh of Moline, Patricia and
This Week’s Obituaries • Donald Adams, 97, Brimfield • Caleb Meehan, 7 months, Farmington • Dwayne Monical Sr., 83, Princeville • James M. Self, 80, Williamsfield • Michael Sheets, 40, Brimfield • Angela West, 47, Elmwood
Larry VanAuken of Milan and Richard Hoing of Coal Valley; paternal great-grandparents, H. Michael and Joan Meehan of Edwards and Shirley and Ron Schubert of Elmwood; and stepgreat-grand- mother, Judy Skaggs of Yates City. Caleb captured everyone’s heart with his contagious laugh and smile. Funeral services were July 17 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Burial was in Trivoli Cemetery. View Caleb’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
Dwayne Monical Sr.
PRINCEVILLE – Dwayne W. Monical Sr., 83, of Princeville died July 13 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Linda (Berry) Monical; two sons, one daughter, three stepchildren, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three brothers. Funeral services, with military honors, were July 17 at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria. Cremation was accorded. Condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
James M. Self
WILLIAMSFIELD – James M. Self, 80, Williamsfield, died July 17, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Self of Williamsfield; his children: James Michael (Elaine Marie) Self of Springfield, Mitchel Blane (Beth Anne) Self of Virginia, Kristine Luan (John) Rask of Victoria, Timothy Blake (Lori Anne) Self of Victoria, Madolyn Marie (Michael) Ott of Williamsfield, Steven Kyle (Rita) Self of Henry, and Daniel Devin (Tifanie) Self of Dahinda; grandchildren, Derick Dykeman, Dallas (Erin) Self, Tyler Dykeman, Brittany Self, James Dykeman, Nicole Self, Chance Rask, Brayden Ott, Cooper Self, Griffin Self, Gionna Ott, Hope Self, and Wyatt Self; 4
stepgrandchildren: Robert (Meta) Rask, Jake Rask, Shanda Carr, and Manda Martin; stepgreat-grandchildren: Lucas, Amelia and Emersyn Rask, Bode Carr, and Griffin Martin; his siblings: Jean Berry of Galesburg, Bill (Donna) Self of Galesburg, and Jay (Janet) Self of Hudson; brother-in-law: James Stodgel of Elmwood. Funeral services were July 21 at Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Cremation was accorded, with inurnment in the Elmore Cemetery in Elmore at a later date. Leave condolences at www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.
Michael Sheets
BRIMFIELD – Michael C. Sheets, 40, of Germantown Hills, brother of a Brimfield woman, died July 18 at his residence. Survivors include his parents, Louis and Marilyn (Shellcrosslee) Sheets, of Metamora; and siblings, Beth (Michael) Wozniak of Brimfield, Randy (Laura) Sheets of Germantown Hills, Kathy (Walt) Coltrin of Nita, Mo., Judy (Brad) Willis of Naples, Fla., and Karen (Ryne) Tharp of Wauconda. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass was July 22. at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in Metamora. Condolences may be left at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
Angela West
ELMWOOD – Angela L. West, 47, of Elmwood died July 19 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1968, in Peoria to Edward M. and Connie R. (Wade) Scherer. She married Donald D. West in Eureka on Nov. 20, 1993. He survives. Other survivors include her parents of Hanna City. Funeral services are 3 p.m. today (July 23) at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be held two hours prior. Pastor Kent Smith from Harvest Bible Chapel in East Peoria will officiate. Burial will be at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com. We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch;$5 per picture. Call 309-7419790.
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEASUREMENTS: What is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 100 degrees Celsius? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states border the state of Missouri? 3. LANGUAGE: What is a pangram? 4. BIBLE: What kind of birds did Noah send to find dry land? 5. MUSIC: Which pop music song contains the phrase, “You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes”? 6. ART: Jean Arp was a founding member of what art movement in the early 1900s? 7. LANDMARKS: What style of structure is the Washington Monument? 8. MOVIES: Who has won the most Oscars for Best Director of a film? 9. FIRSTS: Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal for tennis? 10. INVENTIONS: What company first developed the floppy disk?
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show highlights include a steampowered threshing machine that will run at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday “It’s really a family event with kids activities all day,” said Julie Delbridge, director of the Heritage Museum. “We’ve got a kids pedal pull in the morning, a straw pile they can search through for coins and different activities throughout the building. “And we’ve got more tractors this year. It’s a neat time to bring your family out and see the equipment at work, which nowadays is quite a thing to see.” This is the seventh year for a har-
vest festival at the museum, but the first year the event is being run in conjunction with the Central Illinois Farm Heritage Tractor Club. That group previously held a gathering in Wyoming in August, but opted to team up with the Princeville museum for the new event (previously known as the Heritage Festival). Combining forces is expected to more than double the turnout of tractors, Delbridge said. Awards will be given out to tractors that qualify as oldest, newest, prettiest and ugliest. Club members will drive their tractors to Princeville from the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap
Saturday and should arrive between 10:30 and 11 a.m., Delbridge said. In addition to the tractors and threshing machine, there will be demonstrations on corn shelling, shingle making, log splitting, blacksmithing and wood turning. Among the older pieces of equipment scheduled to be on display are a 1930 Hart Parr tractor and a 1919 Rumely Oil Pull tractor. During Summer Harvest, food vendors will be on hand and the Akron Townhouse School will be open for tours. There’s also a chicken dinner Friday from 5-8 p.m. and the Irish band Turas plays from 6-8 p.m.
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Farmington school board hires four staffers FARMINGTON – At its July meeting the Farmington School Board hired several staff members. Hired were: Melissa Schenkel as an elementary Social Worker; Jodi Shake and Kathleen Ward as student facilita-
tors and Shanan Hoffman as an elementary teacher. The board also awarded its 2016 bread bid to Alpha Baking Company and awarded an escalator milk bid to Prairie Farms for Fiscal Year 2016.
Also, discussion about tuition waivers for children of full-time staff members who live outside the district will be continued at the board’s next meeting, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Teacher Brandy Richardson spoke to the
board last meeting about waiving fees, a policy she said has been adopted in some nearby communities. Richardson lives in Peoria and has worked in Farmington for 13 years, but her husband works in Tremont.
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University Street in Peoria. Representatives from Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) will be on hand to collect electronic items that are no longer accepted in landfills. Peoria County residents can drop off up to 10 electronic items, including TVs, VCRs, radios, CD players, cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, cables, keyboards, gaming systems and MP3 players. No microwaves or appliances will be accepted. This is a residentialonly event; items from local businesses will not be accepted. The electronics recycling event is dependent upon weather; in the event of severe weather, the recycling collection will be suspended. If residents are unable to attend, electronics can be dropped off throughout the year at ATR, 8202 N. University Street in Peoria. ATR is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full list of local recycling locations is available at www.peoriacounty.org/recycle. For more information, please contact (309) 681-2550. For more on Ameren Illinois’ environmental initiatives, visit www.ameren.com/Environment.
AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 www.brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA - Wed. 6:15 pm, for ages 3-12
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
Union Church at Brimfield United Church of Christ Pastor Stephen Barch 105 W. Clay Street, Brimfield (309) 446-3811 Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church 7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards
(309) 692-1755 www.bethanycentral.org Sat. Evening Worship: 6 pm Sun. Worship 8:15 & 11 am Wednesday Awana: 6:15 pm
Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
ELMWOOD Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am
Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St., Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m.
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am
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New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Brimfield fall baseball league starts Sept. 6
BRIMFIELD – Brimfield’s fifth annual Fall League for baseball starts Sept. 6. The league runs for seven consecutive weeks through Oct. 18. The league fee is $80 per player. The first 96 players will be admitted to the league. The league registration is due by Aug. 24. To register for the league contact Brandon Porter at (309) 231-9643 or by email at bporter.bhs2013@yahoo.com. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/BHSFallLeague2015. All Conference – Several local
baseball players were named to the Prairieland Conference’s AllConference baseball team for the north division: From Brimfield-Elmwood, Carson Cuevas was a first-team pitcher, Brad Demmin and Jake Roberts were first-team fielders and Kyle Totton, Michael Houlihan and Brett Gilles were secondteam fielders. From Farmington, Caleb Gilstrap was a second-team pitcher and Jacob Settles and Tanner Crowe were second-team fielders. Locals were also honored by the
Lincoln Trail Conference. From Princeville, Mitchell Janssen was a first-team pitcher; Zach Simmons, Brett Down and Brandon Crose were first-team position players; Cole Hartley and Trenton Kielion were secondteam pitchers; and Austin Brodine and Michael Sheets were secondteam position players. Luke Cokel earned honorable mention. From ROWVA-Williamsfield, Garrett Wight was a first-team position player and Ethen Hunt was a second-team position player. Email information to jeff@wklypost.com.
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its Yates City headquarters. So while sitting around a campfire and hearing Hanley discuss his putting aid, a thought occurred to Curtis Price. “I bet (brother) Eric can come up with a solution to cut costs.” That hunch proved correct. Eric, who enjoys tinkering with different products and designs, found a more cost-effective way to replicate Hanley’s prototype. Today Burt Coyote handles the manufacturing of Hanley’s training aid through a marketing agreement. All work and assembly is done in the United States. “He liked what we made,” Curtis Price said. “We made it a lot different than what he had.” Best of all, Curtis Price said the product can help shave strokes off your golf game. Designed to be portable and to fit into a golf bag easily, the Putting Stroke Teacher is a fairly straightforward training aid that retails for $29.95. The device consists of two rods that attach to a putter handle and rest gently across the top of your forearms. The idea is for the rods to guide your arms to set up square as you swing the putter. Through continued use, golfers can theoretically develop more consistent alignment of their forearms and better control their putter. “It works real well. When you practice putting with it it just gives you a line and you feel the form,” Curtis Price said. “It makes you more solid as a putter. As soon as you swing it you’ll see what it does.”
To market the aid, the Prices spent time last year attending the annual PGA Merchandise Show. Along the way they ran into former PGA pro Larry Rinker, who in 1990 was the PGA Tour putting leader. Rinker was impressed enough with what he saw to give his endorsement to the Putting Stroke Teacher. Rinker has helped spread the word and, so far, the product is for sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods, on Amazon and in a few other retail stores. But mass distribution has been tough to achieve. “There are a lot of golf training aids out on the market,” Curtis Price said. And though helpful, the Putting Stroke Teacher is not as revolutionary as Burt Coyote’s bread and butter product, the Lumenok. Whether the golf product makes as big a splash remains to be seen. What is certain is that the creative spirit is alive and well at Burt Coyote. This year the company has come out with its latest product, an Arrow Puller and Lumenok Extinguisher. Made of molded plastic, the product can be used to pull arrows out of targets and to extinguish the light of a Lumenok after an arrow has been shot. Molds are made across the river in Washington and distribution is handled out of Yates City. “We’re always open to new ideas and new products,” Curtis Price said. Obviously that’s true anywhere the topic may come up.
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Hanna City won the 12U tournament in the Kickapoo Valley League for the second straight year, racking up a 16-0 record and outscoring foes 241-23. The same group of players also won a 10U title, making it three tournament crowns in a row. Hanna City players are: Front row (left to right) David Newton, Jacob Menard, Dominic Pickins, Bryar Colvin and Remi Isabell. Back Row (l to r) Coach Lee Newton, Coach Eric Colvin, Kyle Horton, Anthony Newton, Austin Winters, Michael Newton, Coach Lonnie Winters, Will Hayden and Coach Matt Hayden.
Elmwood won the 10U Kickapoo Valley League tournament and regular season and did not allow a run to score in tournament play, highlighted by a perfect game by pitcher Brandon Finn in the title game. Team members are: Back Row: (left to right) Head Coach Randy Millinger and Coach Lanny Finn. Middle Row (l to r) Jackson Magee, Nicolas Crozier, Aiden Wallace, Ethan Anderson, Brandon Finn, Slone Windish and Jack Potts. Front Row (l to r) Matthew Williams, Anthony Guppy, Brogan Craig, Matthew Glenn, Bo Windish and Zack Howerton.
The Burt Coyote Company in Yates City, run by brothers Eric (left) and Curtis Price, has branched out from its signature product, the Lumenok lighted arrow nock, to various other products including a golf training aid.
From arrows to putters
Bear hunt brings local business to golf product By JEFF LAMPE
YATES CITY – Business deals happen in the oddest places. Curtis Price did not go bear hunting in Northwest Ontario a few years ago in hopes of adding a new product line to the Burt Coyote Company. The Yates City business owner went to hunt bears. But one day in the WFO bear camp, Price started talking to a hunter named Ken Hanley, who like Price has a mind for products. While Hanley had come up with an effective golf aid, he was having trouble controlling manufacturing costs. Anyone who has seen Price strike a white ball knows he is not a golf expert. But in nearly two decades of running the business he founded with his brother Eric Price in 1998, the pair have learned plenty about manufacturing and product development. Their Lumenok lighted arrow nock was revolutionary in the bowhunting world and has been oft-imitated beWeekly Post Staff Writer
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The Putting Stroke Teacher is a training aid designed to help golfers improve their putting stroke.
cause the simple but effective device helps hunters find arrows in the dark and save money. Despite plenty of competition in the hunting industry, Burt Coyote sells more than 500,000 lighted nocks per year and employs about 20 workers at Continued on Page 15