Thursday July 30, 2015 Vol. 3, No. 21
The Weekly Post
Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790
“We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion” Serving the fine communities of Brimfield, Dahinda, Edwards, Elmwood, Farmington, Kickapoo, Laura, Oak Hill, Princeville, Williamsfield and Yates City
Junior high project draws five bidders
PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Elmwood, Illinois Permit No. 13
FREE!
Carrier Route Presort RURAL BOXHOLDER LOCAL P.O. BOXHOLDER
Compliments of Our Fine Advertisers!
CRUISE-IN SEASON IS HERE
Summer prime time for hot cars
By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – The school district’s Junior High building project is a step closer to being back on track, as five companies filed bids opened Tuesday for the Board of Education to consider at its 6 p.m. meeting on Thursday (July 30). “Having five bidders turn up for the bid meeting is a very positive development,” said District Superintendent Chad Wagner. In alphabetical order, the firms and their base bids were: • CAD Construction (Tremont): $1,380,000 • D. Joseph Construction (Peoria): $1,198,000 • JohnCo Construction (MackiInside naw): $1,402,000 • No hearing set • Laverdiere yet for Farmington Construction (Maofficer. Page 2. comb): • Salem Township, $1,342,600 library reach agree• Mangieri Comment. Page 11. panies (Peoria): $1,241,950 Bidders also proposed prices for six alternates, which will be factored in to the board decision, Wagner said. All bidders except for Laverdiere also submitted lists of subcontractors they’d use. The original estimate for this part of the project – which includes a new addition for two new classrooms and an interior remodel of existing Junior High space – was $1.25 million. The project schedule is structured to have work completed between Jan. 4 and Feb. 4, depending on alternate-bid possibilities. The District plans to rearrange classroom schedules and lease two portable classrooms during construction. Wagner and Demonica Kemper Architects are validating bids before Thursday’s meeting. In other planned business, the school board this week will consider a bid from Lozier Oil of Farmington for fuel and a bid from Heart Technologies of East Peoria for wireless infrastructure.
****************ECRWSS*****
For The Weekly Post
By JEFF LAMPE
Hot, sunny weather obviously agrees with car buffs. How else to explain the steady rumble of cruise-ins being held in local towns? Last Friday dozens of antique cars from the Central Illinois Cruisers Car Club lined the square in downtown Elmwood. Elmwood has another cruise-in scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21. Before then, Brimfield’s Super Cruise In for Diabetes will be held this Saturday (Aug. 1), and promises to bring an even larger turnout of unique and antique cars to the main drag in town. The ninth annual Brimfield charity car show opens with a bags tournament at 3 p.m. and cruise-in and family events from 4-8 p.m. “I would hope for 200 cars I guess. We’ve had some from Bloomington-Normal, from Springfield and in the past all the way from Iowa,” organizer Joe Arbogast said. “We give away two awards, the Weekly Post Staff Writer
More than 100 people turned out last Friday to look over dozens of cars from the Central Illinois Cruisers Car Club along Main, Magnolia and Rose Streets in Elmwood. Cars included restored Fords and Chevys, plus sports cars: a Cobra, an MG, Thunderbirds and a Triumph. Photos by Bill Knight.
Continued on Page 2
Real horse power shown at Summer Harvest By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – Old and antique tractors and other farm implements filled the acres around the Princeville Heritage Museum here Saturday, but a non-mechanized feature from the past was drawing some people’s attention. And affection. Jenna, a 14-year-old, 1,800-pound Clydesdale stood at the southwest For The Weekly Post
edge of the area, somehow seeming regal, chummy and strong. Nearby, guys in bib overalls helped with demonstrations of threshing and corn shelling, cloggers were clacking and spectators sampled Lions Club sandwiches and lemon shakeups. In a small portable pen, Jenna batted her big brown eyes, huffed some and towered over a few girls reaching to pet her muzzle.
“They’re strong. They can pull a lot of weight,” says Alan Knobloch, who with wife Mary Ann runs Alamar Acres about a mile and a half northeast of town. “They were first bred in Scotland, bred to haul wagons around town,” he continues. “They weren’t for the field.” Clydesdales are one of the world’s Continued on Page 11
Page 2
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
Follow-up hearings not yet set for Farmington police officer By JEFF LAMPE
FARMINGTON – No new meeting date has been set in an ongoing hearing for the dismissal of Farmington police officer Don Radosevich. Farmington’s Police and Fire Commission met for two days July 20-21 to start a review of the case, which is expected to continue in August. One commissioner is on vacation and the next hearing date will be set once he returns, said Tim Haley, head of the Police and Fire Commission. Haley said he expected that will happen in August. A 17-year veteran on the Farmington police force, Radosevich is currently Weekly Post Staff Writer
Keep Your AC Cool!
working “a regular schedule” according to Farmington City Administrator Rollen Wright. At the last hearing, Farmington city attorney Gary Morris said Radosevich has received low scores in his evaluations for 2013-14 and 2014-15, according to the Canton Daily Ledger. Morris also said Radosevich displayed inappropriate actions on the job, according to the Daily Ledger. As a result, Morris said Police Chief Carl Powell is seeking that Radosevich be dismissed. In May, the Farmington City Council formalized a process by which any police officer receiving two straight years of low evaluation scores would be referred to the police commission.
$79 SUMMER
AIR CONDITIONER TUNEUPS Call Christy at (309) 687-4328 to schedule your 45-point check!
CARS: Two awards at cruise-in Continued from Page 1
people’s choice award and the committee’s choice.” In the past eight years, the event has raised more than $30,000 for American Diabetes Association. In addition to offering a
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
chance to see some hot rods, the Brimfield even includes a silent auction that closes at 7:15 p.m., an ice cream social at the village hall held by the Brimfield Historical Society, kids games and rides,
a “Smoke House” from the Brimfield Fire Department to teach children fire prevention and freshgrilled pork chops and hot dogs for sale. Entry fee for the bags tournament is $10 per person or $20 per team, with cash prizes awarded. Call Josh Helms at (309) 2560541. Raffle tickets are being sold for a Samsung 55inch LED Smart TV and a Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grill. All drawings are at 7:30 p.m. For information about the cruise-in, call Kelli Arbogast at (309) 6451395 or Joe Arbogast at 678-3639.
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Page 3
THE WEEK AHEAD HOT PICKS This Week!
s Farmer’s Market – Farmer’s Market today (July 30), 4-7 p.m. at Brimfield Public Library, (309) 4469575. s Band Concert – Elmwood band concert Sunday (Aug. 2) at 7:30 p.m. at Central Park. s Hog Roast – The NAMI Tri-County Community Outreach Group has a hog roast Saturday (Aug. 1) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine and Dogwood shelters at Peoria’s Detweiller Park. Live music, entertainment and games. Tickets $10 on site, for large groups call (309) 382-3500 or 453-2333.
lenberger will read and sign books Aug. 8 at Morrison & Mary Wiley Library at s Hunter Safety – A hunter’s safety 10 a.m. Books will be available for $16, class is at St. Mary’s of the Woods in CDs for $10 & both as a set for $25. Princeville today (July 30) and Friday s Jubilee Tour – Jubilee College His(July 31) from 5-10 p.m. both nights. torical Site is open to the public Aug. 8 Pheasants Forever and from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. for Quail Forever are sponPublicize Your Event tours of Jubilee College, sors. Parents and chilcemetery walks and Call us at (309) 741-9790 dren 10 years old tours about preserving or email information about through seniors in high Illinois prairies and garyour upcoming event to school welcome. Call dening for butterflies. news@wklypost.com. (309) 385-2127. s Hunter Safety – A s Farmer’s Market – Hunter Safety Class Elmwood’s Farmer’s Market is Friday sponsored by Elmwood Insurance (July 31) 4-6:30 p.m. in the square. Agency at Maple Lane Country Club in s Free Bread – At Elmwood MethElmwood is Aug. 20-21, 5-10 p.m. Dinodist Church Friday (July 31), 10 a.m. ner served for free. Call (309) 742-2141. s Book Sale – The annual Lillie M. s Golf Outing – Fore the Kids first golf Evans Library book sale in Princeville is outing sponsored by St. Jude Children’s Aug. 3-29. Donations welcome. Hospital is Aug. 22 at Oak Run Golf Course. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Scramble tournament registration opens at 7 a.m. s Book Signing – Author Randy Sol-
This Week’s Events
Future Events
205 N. MORGAN, ELMWOOD Close to schools with this 2-bedroom ranch, basement, newer: windows, roof, siding and plenty of room for a garage! $59,000 REDUCED PRICE LOTS! FAIRGROUND ACRES 79-90 Close in August! $33,000 505 N. PINE ST., WILLIAMSFIELD Great 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch, walkout on almost 1 acre! $184,900 RESERVE YOUR LOT NOW! New golf course lots and others! $18,000 to $42,500 PENDING Lot 25 Fairground Acres, Elmwood 620 N. Fairground Way, Elmwood 7214 N. Dogtown Lane, Elmwood 407 W. High, Elmwood 717 S. Burson, Yates City 226 Justice, East Peoria 253 N. Elmwood, Farmington
Elmwood Insurance Agency, Inc. Scot Jehle & Janice Nash P.O. Box 827 Elmwood, IL 61529 309-742-2141 scot@elmwoodinsurance.com jnash@elmwoodinsurance.com
WE BUY SCRAP METAL!
CURRENT PRICES: (NOTE: All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice) • Aluminum cans ...... $0.40 • Shredder material .... $75 per nt • Unprepared Iron ..... $100 per nt, $110 per nt (over 1000 pounds) • Prepared Iron ......... $140 per nt, $150 per nt (over 1000 pounds)
Located on Illinois Route 78, 1.5 miles south of Canton • Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 p.m. • (309) 668-3217 • hitchcockscrapyard.com We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Page 4
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
The Weekly Post The Weekly Post is published every Thursday (except the last weeks of December and June) by Lampe Publications LLC, 115 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL 61529. All phone numbers listed are in area code (309). Postmaster - Send address changes to The Weekly Post, P.O. Box 745, Elmwood, IL 61529 Phone - 741-9790 Fax - 741-9365 Email - news@wklypost.com Office Hours - Mon-Wed 9-3, Thurs 9-12, Fri 9-3 News - Jeff Lampe 231-6040, jeff@wklypost.com Classifieds - Shelly Brodine 741-9790 Advertising - 741-9790 Subscriptions - Subscriptions $50 for 50 issues. Deadlines - News due Tuesdays by noon. Retail ads and classifieds due Mondays by noon. Quotable - “Before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.” – Atticus Finch llinois Press Association Member
Of sweet corn, welcome caterpillars & Atticus
FARM CARE
FARM MANAGEMENT • REAL ESTATE SALES • 106 W. Southgate Drive, Elmwood - 3 BR ranch home on 1.5 lots located one block from country club, new roof, full basement, 2 baths, 2-car attached garage, backyard patio, lots of extra storage, appliances stay. $229,000 • 75.0 +/- acres of farmland & woodland - Approx. half tillable and half wooded, Peoria County near Farmington. $7,500 per acre
Call Gene Vaughan Managing Broker
742-2273
www.FarmCareIllinois.com
2015 Yates City Harvest Home Festival Theme – Good Ole Country Living
Saturday August 22nd Parade starts at 11:00 am Registration from 9:00 am to 10:15 am Prizes: Floats 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100 Walkers, Bikes, and Pets all 1st - $40, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $10. Requesting ALL VETERANS to ride in our parade. Please contact Kelly 338-6619 for details.
Rambling through central Illinois pondering folks who claim to do one thing, then do the exact opposite when you are not looking. uuu Sweet corn is one of many things that makes the Midwest such a cool place – even in the blast-furnace heat of summer. Sure some folks grow sweet corn to sell, but there are many more who raise a few rows each year merely to share. The kindness always impresses me. Yet this summer, with a bumper crop for many, Jeff corn sharing is LAMPE so rampant that it’s hard to accept all the delicious offers. What a wonderful problem. ... Speaking of produce, the first entry for this year’s Weekly Post Big Tomato Contest has been weighed. Kim Staley (pictured at right) of rural Elmwood hauled in an oddshaped, 1.7-ounce tomato last week. This ’mater came off a Beefsteak plant and got its funky shape after growing over a cage supporting the tomato plant. Staley said this has been a good year for her 29 tomato plants, adding she fully expects to be surpassed by some other entry between now and close of the contest in September. Maybe. Maybe not. Time, and my ancient, fairly accurate scale, will tell.
uuu The list of things that concern me is staggering, embarrassing and no doubt fodder for a clinical study. But I am happy to check one worry off the list for this summer. That came when my wife found two monarch caterpillars in our milkweed. Though tiny, the little green-and-yellow zebras brought me much-needed hope. Time was we would pack an aquarium with caterpillars in the late summer, then be mesmerized as they transformed over the weeks to come. Aside from a male wood duck, there is little in nature more amazing than a monarch chrysalis. The annual in-house nature show was so good that I planted milkweed around the house (don’t tell my late grandfathers, they spent their farming careers killing the stuff). While the milkweed has taken off, the number of caterpillars and monarch butterflies has plunged. Our’s is part of a larger problem with habitat, here and on the monarch’s wintering grounds in Mexico. But experts say this year should be a little better for monarchs and, so far, they are right. uuu No way Harper Lee wrote “Go Set A Watchman” before writing “To Kill A Mockingbird.” But in the same breath, there’s no reason to avoid Lee’s second novel (or first, if you believe that). Some have bemoaned the book, saying it falls short of her classic. Yes it does. So does nearly every book
published. As my dad’s Southernraised, English teaching buddy Jim Keech noted, “On its own, ‘Go Set a Watchman’ is not much of a book. But if you consider them as a whole, it’s a good read.” Precisely. There’s no reason to care about Atticus Finch if all you read is “Watchman.” But it’s impossible not to admire the man in “Mockingbird” and then feel your gut twist in “Watchman” – a two-day read well worth the conversation it will generate with anyone who remembers eighth-grade English. ... Parting shot: Football season can’t get here soon enough. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
HELP WANTED
Jordan’s Service Center in Elmwood is accepting applications for a cashier. Please pick up an application at Jordan’s Convenience Store in Elmwood. Carpet • Vinyl • Hardwood Laminate • Ceramic
MERRICK FLOORCOVERING, INC. 116 E. Main St., Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-8608 JOE MERRICK
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
GUEST VOICES
OPEN HOUSE – Sunday (August 2) 2-4 p.m. 1225 W. Cayman Cove, Peoria $279,900
Bugs won at Hollis Park softball games I followed my daughter’s softball team out to the middle of nowhere, where they were scheduled to play a tournament game. (Actually, following someone might have been a REAL good idea in the first place.) It was held at a Jon place called Hollis Park, which is GALLAGHER actually Butler Park, which would have been a lot easier to find because Google Maps might have heard of THAT. I noticed one of the coaches at third base going through a bunch of signs. I thought that was a little advanced for 10 year olds, but what do I know? He ran a hand down his right arm. Then his right hand down his left arm. Next, he slapped his right cheek with an open hand, then his right elbow with the other hand. He pulled the back of his hand across his forehead, grabbed the bill of his cap, pulled it off, and then wiped the front of his uniform. He replaced his hat and went through the signs again.
I know a little bit about baseball. He told the runner on first to steal on the next pitch. He told the batter to swing at the next pitch. He told the on-deck batter to get a bigger bat. He told his wife to go get him a Big Mac, vanilla shake and fries. On the next pitch, the runner stayed put, the batter didn’t swing, the on-deck hitter ignored him and so did his wife. It turns out he was just swatting away a few million of the gazillion bugs that were attacking people at the field. Mosquitoes were the size of small Bell helicopters and were taking more blood than the Red Cross on donation day. Gnats were allowing themselves to be kamikaze pilots, dive bombing people’s faces, only to be smacked into oblivion. It was a rough night. Elmwood’s bug population doesn’t come close to Butler/Hollis Park. I made sure I packed plenty of bug repellent for the next game we played there a few nights later. I was still bombarded with the little beasts, but not nearly as bad. I slathered the stuff on like sun block, which meant that some of the more adventuresome insects flew onto my face and stuck.
So who won the games? The bugs. uuu The softball league is supposed to be so that the girls can learn the game. Some coaches don’t see it that way. Some coaches just want to win. Take one coach who we played against. He told his team not to swing at any pitch unless there were two strikes. That meant that most of his girls were going to walk. Then, on the first pitch of the next batter, the girl who had just walked was to steal second. On the second pitch, she was to steal third. If any of the next few pitches got by the catcher, then she was to go home. Each team was limited to five runs per inning or the customary three outs, whichever came first. The only thing that coach taught his team was how to win without hitting. Someday when those girls go up against a team with a pitcher who throws strikes, they won’t know what to do. At least it looked like his kids were having fun. uuu One of the teams in the league Continued on Page 6
12 offbeat questions for LaHood and Mellon Between now and Sept. 10, when the special election for the 18th Congressional seat will be decided, candidates Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon will be campaigning throughout the 19 downstate counties. In the lowturnout July 7 Bill primary, LaKNIGHT Hood won with 69 percent of the Republican vote, and Mellon won with 61 percent of Democratic ballots. There’s more to Mellon and LaHood than packaged images, of course, so I had them respond to a baker’s dozen questions to help
people appreciate the human beings behind any practiced, polldriven, focus-group-vetted likenesses conjured by consultants or other spin doctors. Question: What was your best day in higher education? Darin LaHood: Without a doubt, my law school graduation day. Rob Mellon: Graduating from Quincy University with my History degree (Dr. Costigan and Father Aaron had to be proud). Q: If you won a lottery and could buy any truck or car, what would be your dream vehicle? DL: I think it’d be great to have a Jeep to cruise around in. RM: “Smokey and the Bandit”style mid-’70s black Trans Am with the gold firebird across the hood
Open Saturdays 10 am to 4 p.m. 112 E. Main St • Elmwood Owner, Sandy Cantu Independent Watkins Consultant
309-712-9680 elmwoodemporium.com
Page 5
NEW LISTING- 21822 Route 78, Laura $124,900 10800 Parks School Rd., Princeville $339,900 308 W. Westfield, Dunlap $309,900 201 N. Burson St., Yates City $124,900 233 E Van Buren, .383 acre Brimfield $20,000 Lot 3 Wayside, 1.8 Acre, Trivoli $44,000 PENDING - 407 N. Walnut St., Elmwood PENDING - 14913 W. Winchester Dr., Brimfield
Thinking of Buying or Selling? Please Call!
(309) 678-9010 janetrosecrans@gmail.com
STEWART’S FAMILY RESTAURANT Tuesday-Sunday 6-2 Closed Monday
• Full Menu • Breakfast All Day • We Can Accommodate 18925 West Farmington Rd. Large Groups • Home Style Cooking Trivoli, IL
309-362-2408
Spencer Curtale, Owner Mellon
LaHood
Q: What was your favorite cartoon character from childhood? DL: I loved the Road Runner. RM: Captain America, of course – he’s an Army officer! Q: What location do you enjoy going to, or traveling past, for a sense of serenity? DL: We hike the Bluff Trail in Peoria’s Robinson Park, and I love the scenery and family time.
Serving All of Central Illinois Residential • Commercial • Farm Free Estimates!
309-691-0276 office 309-222-1152 cell
Continued on Page 7
Mike Cecil Financial Advisor 3430 W Willow Knolls Dr. Peoria, IL 61614 Office 309-693-3019 Cell 309-357-1001 mike.cecil@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
Newell’s Auction & Farm Realty (309) 358-1218
Debbie Newell, Broker/Sales Ron Newell, Broker/Auctioneer
FOR SALE: 120 N. Poplar, Williamsfield is a 3 BR, 1 Bath Ranch home. 2 Car detached garage,large yard, and shed. Appliances included! List Price ... $73,500 FOR SALE: 511 Happy Hollow Dr., Dahinda is a 2 BR, 2 Bath Ranch with full walkout basement located in small private lake community. Newer kitchen and baths. Appliances included. Priced at ... $74,000 SOLD: 2226 Knox Hwy. 11, Williamsfield SOLD: 2227 Henderson Trail, Wataga Color Photos at www.williamsfield.org
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Humane Society of Fulton County
Meet Joni and Clara. They are just two of the several kittens we have available for adoption. They are 3 months old, have been spayed, microchipped and are up to date on all their shots. Please come out and meet your new best friend! Come meet Joni and Clara or another of our great animals during our adoption hours: Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 1-4 pm and Tuesday evenings 5-8 pm.
22988 Il Highway 9 Canton, IL 61520
3 09-6 47 -507 7
Page 6
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
PALACE THEATRE
Elmwood, IL • 309-742-4211 In Digital Cinema!
Starts Friday!
Inside Out
Tickets $5
Fri, Mon, Thurs - 7:15 pm Sat - 2:30 7:15, 9:10 pm Sun, Tues, Wed - 2:30, 7:15 pm
Matinee $4
BYOB container for free popcorn Tuesdays only (w/ticket purchase)
PG
Country Home
Attractive 3 BR, 2 BA ranch home in country. Full basement, large kitchen-dining area. CA & GFA, 1-car attached garage. Recent roof, siding & windows. Auxiliary generator. Situated on 16.5+ acres with fenced pasture and auto waterers, 60’x108’ pole bldg. with electric and partial concrete, 26’x80’ open-front pole bldg, plus a small barn. Located in Elba Twp., Knox County, Illinois. Realtor-owned – $206,000 To inquire, contact Larry at (309) 368-0399 days Or (309) 875-3282 evenings.
www.wklypost.com
PUBLIC RECORD
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grand jury indicts ex-Brimfield fire chief
BRIMFIELD – A Peoria County Grand Jury on July 21 indicted James E. Bennett on two felony theft charges connected to his spending while chief of the volunteer Brimfield Community Fire Protection District (BCFPD). Prosecutors accuse Bennett, 39, of illegally spending more Bennett than $500 in government funds and also BCFPD funds between April 21, 2014, and April 30, 2015. On June 7, Bennett was arrested by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and initially charged with theft, deceptive practices and credit card fraud after an internal BCFPD inquiry raised suspicions of improper spending. Fire personnel shared their concerns with Sheriff’s officers in May. The original charges stemmed from allegations Bennett “might have been stealing taxpayer money for personal gain,” according to police reports. Specifically, BCFPD officials claim that Bennett charged thousands of dollars of fuel for his personal vehicles to the BCFPD credit card, and kept hundreds of dollars from checks intended to go to BCFPD, police said. BCFPD officials gave police documents they said showed fuel charges from outside the area, and they told police Bennett had not been authorized to use the fire department’s credit card for personal use. Interviews and other evidence from nearby gas stations seem to confirm that Bennett had used the BCFPD credit card dozens of
times in the last year for vehicles that weren’t the fire department’s, police said. The BCFPD examination of records also found that checks from the Akron-Princeville fire department and others totaling $2,475 weren’t deposited but cashed, officials told police. Bennett, who resigned as chief on May 4, was taken into custody July 22 and transported to the Peoria County Jail. Bennett has no serious criminal record. Besides two traffic tickets, his record shows a 2009 misdemeanor and a recent Brimfield ordinance violation. If convicted on the felonies, Bennett could face a prison term of up to seven years.
Knox Co. investigating interrupted burglary
YATES CITY – Knox County Sheriff’s police are continuing to investigate a reported attempted burglary of a mobile home in the 400 block of Third Street on July 16, when two witnesses reported a burglary in progress. Police from Knox and Elmwood responded to the area after reports that men who may have been armed had fled in a dark Chrysler or Buick. A search along Ill. Route 8 and also in a wooded area between Third Street and Knox Highway 19 found no suspects, according to reports. The homeowner said nothing seemed to be missing from the premises.
Police seek suspect in Dogtown Lake melee
ELMWOOD – Peoria County Sheriff’s officers are seeking a 33year-old Elmwood man in connection with a fight that injured an intoxicated man at a party of dozens of people in the 6900 block of Dogtown Lane late July
25. The victim, who refused to answer questions, was transported by BYE Ambulance to a hospital for a head wound, police said. Elmwood police also responded, and a charge of aggravated battery is possible, according to reports.
Police reports
• John A. Rose, 32, of Farmington on July 21 was arrested for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespassing, obstruction of justice, and seven traffic violations, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Hailey McFall, 21, of Elmwood on July 21 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, transportation of alcohol, and improper lane usage, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Elmwood police on July 23 issued ordinance violations for matters such as garbage and inoperable vehicles in the 700 block of West Sharon, the 400 block of South Walnut and the 300 block of West Hawthorn. • Raymond Gillam, 60, of Princeville on July 25 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Evan Christopher Landmark, 23, of Edwards on July 25 was arrested for retail theft and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Deer accidents
• July 18 – Jana Eveland of Canton on Illinois Route 116 near County Highway 18 in Farmington Township. • July 22 – Paul Rossman of Taylor Ridge, on Illinois Route 78 near Scotland Prairie Road in Brimfield Township. • July 26 – Two vehicles driven by Zachariah Reaka of Dunlap and Dustin Shelton of Peoria on Illinois Route 91 near Salem School Road in Radnor Township.
GALLAGHER: ‘Bunnies’ name silly but unique Continued from Page 5
was from Canton. They had “Little Giants” written on their shirts. That’s sort of like Jumbo Shrimp, and I’ve
never really understood what a little giant is, and when they refer to the girls’ sports teams, then they’re known as the Lady Little Giants. Wouldn’t that be Little Lady Giants? Or maybe the Giant Little Ladies? No, that one doesn’t work at all. In fact, I’m going to get myself in all sorts of trouble if I continue this thought, so let’s move on to a team that ISN’T in our softball league.
Princeville calls its boys sports teams the Princes. That makes sense. Their girls teams, one would think, should be called the Princesses. No, they’re called the Lady Princes. Huh? Maybe someone from Princeville can help me out and explain that. uuu There’s all sort of talk about mascots that are offensive because of what they represent. Native
BOB’S HOME REPAIR HWY 116 • Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 338-0250 • Remodeling • Siding • Electrical • Doors • Windows • Room Additions We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
American names have been criticized for years. Recently, anything with a Southern theme became a target, especially if they were sporting a Confederate flag. I believe that Fisher High School in Fisher (northwest of the convergence of Interstates 74 and 57, directly west of Rantoul), has the best mascot in the United States. If your school plays Fisher High School, you’ll battle (are you ready?), the Bunnies. They aren’t the least bit ashamed of their “silly” name; the student athletes, both boys and girls, embrace the mascot because it makes them unique. I sure can’t argue with that!
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Benson is new Yates City police chief By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – There’s a new chief of police in town here. Police Chief John Kennedy, 60, retired this month, and the Village Board at its regular monthly meeting on July 8 approved and swore in Sgt. Randy Benson as the new chief. Kennedy, who had served as Yates City’s police chief for 13 years, will remain a deputy on the force at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Benson is a veteran police officer, who retired from the Galesburg Police Department in 2012 after 29 years on the job. He also is a past president of the Illinois Police Association. Benson is a graduate of Carl Sandburg College who lives in For The Weekly Post
Galesburg and is originally from Alexis. In other business at its meeting, the Village Board discussed area roads, but is waiting for more information from the railroad on a chronic problem of standing water beneath the BNSF bridge over Illinois Route 8 west of town. The board also decided to take no action on Township Road 2300 E, which runs to Farmington. “As far as the railroad and the water on the roadway, the railroad did come out and assess the issue but they have indicated that it could be a while before anything takes place even after their assessment,” said Village Clerk Stephanie Arrowsmith. “At this time no action on Road 2300 will be taken.”
RM: Down on the riverfront walking between the Bayview and Memorial Bridges in Quincy. The river defines our city’s history and when I’m on the riverfront I feel the most connected to that history Q: Who’s your favorite author? DL: David McCullough. He combines my love of history, politics and leadership into some really great reads. RM: John Grisham. Q: What’s your most annoying piece of clothing? DL: I’m not a big fan of suits, especially wool suits, but they go with the territory. RM: I have this old Army gray Physical Training shirt that’s almost totally worn through, but it’s my “golden boy” (re: “Seinfeld”). It’s the most comfortable shirt on the planet. Q: How do you like your eggs? DL: Over easy, or an omelet. RM: Scrambled eggs with toast. Q: What was your worst haircut ever? DL: I had a bowl cut once. I’m pretty sure there are no pictures, and that’s a good thing. RM: My first haircut I received courtesy of Uncle Sam at Army
basic training. I went from a long, flowing mullet to no hair in less than 60 seconds. Q: What’s a “guilty pleasure” movie or TV show? DL: I like movies, and my “guilty pleasures” are “Goodfellas” and “Fletch” – if I’m ever flipping through channels and they’re on I’ll usually watch. RM: “Game of Thrones” – it doesn’t seem like it now, but winter is coming. Q: What’s your “comfort shoes”? DL: When you’re running for office, tennis shoes are work shoes. For comfort, it’s sandals all the way for me. RM: My brown shoes I wear to school every day suit me best – they are the most worn-in. Q: What’s your favorite spectator sport? DL: Basketball. I played through college and I coach my sons – it’s a great game and I love to play as much as I love to watch. My three boys are also soccer players and fans, so I enjoy watching them play in matches or watching with them, too. RM: The National Pastime – baseball. Q: Who’s your most-respected
New Large Seed Cylinders 4.5 Lbs.!
/LYLQ¶
Former Yates City Police Chief John Kennedy has retired after 13 years in the position and has been replaced by Sgt. Randy Benson, a retired Galesburg police officer.
Village attorney Wayne Statham is notifying interested parties of that decision, Arrowsmith said. Meanwhile, action was tabled on a golf cart/UTV ordinance and on a proposal to buy an in-car video for the village’s police car, Arrowsmith said.
KNIGHT: Favorite authors to bad haircuts Continued from Page 5
Page 7
Founding Father? DL: Ben Franklin. He was both a visionary and practical, a diplomat and a revolutionary. He was funny, passionate about independence, and a classic example of someone who used his abilities to create a life, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy. RM: I love the political/philosophical struggles between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, but I would have to say I most respect “His Excellency George Washington, Commander in Chief Continental Army” (what a title). Q: What music do you listen to when no one’s around to complain or roll their eyes? DL: My wife Kristen and my three sons are a bit more contemporary, so I earn a few eye rolls, but I like the classic rock singersongwriters. There are a bunch, but Van Morrison is a favorite when I’m listening alone. RM: Elvis music gets a roll of my daughter’s eyes every time, especially when I sing “Kentucky Rain.”
Reprinted from Peoria’s Community Word, thecommunityword.com
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
/DUJH
7 7323 323 N Ra Radnor dnor Rd, P Peoria eoria Hours Hours:: M Mon-Sat on-Sat 10-6, 10-6, Sun N Noon-4 oon-4 n www.wbu.com/peoria www.wbu.com/peoria 6 690-3232 90-3232
HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!
UNDER THE BIG TOP VBS August 3rd thru August 6th Brimfield Evangelical Free Church 11724 N Maher Rd. Brimfield, IL 6:15-8:00pm Preschool-6th grade
See You There!
24001 W. Farmington Road, Farmington, IL 61531
Page 8
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
BRIEFS CORRECTION Yates City Community Center gains generator
Your Professional Independent Insurance Agency Peg Bivens, CPCU Agency Principal
131 N Public Square Knoxville
Call
Today!
(309) 289-4137 www.leag.biz
Auto
Home
Business
Ingle
Li f e
Heating • Cooling • Geothermal Sales • Service • Installation
309-639-2400
Health
YATES CITY – The ElbaSalem Park District has paid to install a Generac generator to serve as a backup power source at the Yates City Community Center. The newspaper incorrectly reported in our July 23 edition that the generator had been donated by the Elba-Salem Fire Protection District. That is not the case. Jim Ralston was also misidentified in the article. The generator was installed Tuesday (July 21) by Roy Keith Electric Company of Farmington. Jim Ralston, a board member of the Elba-Salem Park District which manages the community center, said the generator will allow the facility to be used as a heating-cooling center in the case of a power outage. The Elba-Salem FPD building is already a heating-cooling center, but Ralston said “in case of a natural disaster we can assist them with our facility.” 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.
Local St. Jude runners set for big Saturday
Local runners are gearing up for St. Jude Runs on Saturday (Aug. 1). Three of the 36 satellite runs for St. Jude are in The Weekly Post area: Elmwood, Kickapoo-Brimfield and Princeville. Elmwood runners will meet at Central Park Saturday at 11 a.m. and will start running at 11:30. Well-wishers are welcome to cheer on the group of 50 or so runners. A televised check presentation is expected on WEEK-TV at about 8:42 p.m. according to Elmwood organizer Lynn Tannock. The Kickapoo-Brimfield contingent of 37 runners leaves Brimfield High School at 10 a.m. according to organizer Matt Staser. Runners will stop in Kickapoo around noon for a pork chop lunch that is open to the public from
Jim Hackney of Roy Keith Electric Company positions a generator being lifted by tractor operator Jim Ralston. The generator was placed behind the Yates City Community Center to provide backup power for the facility in case of a power outage. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
11:30 until the last pork chop is sold. Since 1982, the annual event has generated more than $35.9 million for St. Jude.
Edwards earns $2,000 national FFA award
FARMINGTON – Brittan Edwards of Farmington High School FFA earned a $2,000 John Deere Dealer scholarship awarded by the national FFA organization. The scholarEdwards ship was one of 2,156 awarded nationally and is sponsored by Wm. Nobbe & Co., Inc. Edwards plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Illinois Central College.
Brimfield Historical Society has busy slate
BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Historical Society has several upcoming events in the next few months, starting with Saturday’s ice cream social. The ice cream social will be during the Cruise In starting at 5 p.m. outside of the Brimfield Village Hall. The log cabin in town will also be open at this time for visitors. The log cabin will also be open from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, during Old Settler’s Days in Brimfield. The group’s next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Brimfield Public Library. All are welcome to attend and to join the
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
group.
Seeking information on Soapbox Derby Race
ELMWOOD – Karl Taylor is seeking anyone with pictures, memorabilia or anecdotes about the Elmwood Soapbox Derby Races from 1948-58. Taylor and Taylor Armbruster are doing research on the Elmwood Soap Box Race (called the Rocket Derby) which was held during the Fall Festival on the hill beside Elm Haven from 1948-58. If you have pictures or memorabilia, please take it to the library where someone will photograph and return it to you.
Members and friends art exhibit opens Aug. 1
GALESBURG – The Galesburg Civic Art Center is pleased to host the Members and Friends Exhibition in the Joanne R. Goudie Gallery starting Saturday (Aug. 1) through Aug. 22. Also opening Aug. 1 in the BLICK Gallery are works by Mary Ellen Carver. Music will be provided by Reva Schoenwetter, “Harping for all Occasions.” The Members and Friends show includes recent works by Art Center members, and friends living within a 50-mile radius of the Art Center. Paintings, sculptures, photography, collage, metal work and other kinds of media will be included. This year’s juror, Jaci Willis, of Peoria will award over $500 in prizes. The Galesburg Civic Art Center is open Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (309) 342-7415 or visit www.galesburgarts.org.
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
Page 9
Butterflies are flowers in flight By RON DIETER
It is difficult for me to picture a flower garden without including butterflies. It is always a delight to watch a swallowtail or a monarch flutter from flower to flower, pausing at each to search for nectar. Butterflies have four life cycle stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Butterfly adults lay their eggs on particular plants that their caterpillars will want to eat when they hatch out. Monarchs, for example, like to lay their eggs on common milkweed plants. If you grow parsley, you may have been startled by a large striped caterpillar feeding on the leaves. That caterpillar later becomes a swallowtail. Those little white butterflies fluttering about your cabbage and broccoli plants are busy laying eggs on the undersides of the leaves. Watch and you will see the butterfly land on the edge of a leaf and curl its rear end underneath. Examine the leaf and you will see little orange oblong eggs attached to the underside. From those eggs will hatch little green caterpillars that will eat holes in the plant leaves. They can completely devour a young plant if left unchecked. You can control the caterpillars without harming the butterflies by using Dipel, a safe organic insecticide. Some gardeners really get into this butterfly thing and try to assemble a garden that will be attractive to both the adult and caterpillar stages. Most folks, however, enjoy the adult butterflies fluttering in the garden, but prefer that those “ugly” caterpillars live somewhere else. So I’m going to suggest a few plants that are attractive to adult butterflies, but let you do your own research if you plan to do a dedicated butterfly garden. A plant that can be guaranteed to attract butterflies is, of course, the butterfly bush, Buddleia davidii. This plant is a butterfly magnet. In our climate it is a die-back shrub, meaning For The Weekly Post
it behaves like a perennial: that is, the top freezes and dies, but the root survives the winter. A little farther south in Zone 6, butterfly bush is a woody shrub that can get 6-12 feet tall. Around here though, some varieties will grow
to 5-6 feet before being stopped by winter cold. Butterfly bush is slow to start in the spring and you should not cut it back until you see signs of new growth, which sometimes doesn’t appear until mid-May. There are several varieties of butterfly bush with various shades of purple, red, or white flowers. Buddleia ‘Black Knight’ is a heavy bloomer with dark purple flowers that call butterflies to the garden. In this area, ‘Black Knight’ grows to about 6 feet. The flowers are long lasting and can be used in arrangements. A variegated leaf form, Buddleia ‘Harlequin,’ has reddish purple flowers and white margined leaves. Its smaller stature makes it a good choice for small gardens. Many perennials are butterfly favorites. Spring flowers of alliums and chives will quickly attract the earlybirds to your garden. The purple golf-ball blossoms of Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ will appear in April and May and provide nectar for several weeks. Later, purple coneflowers will draw both monarchs and swallowtails. Without much care, coneflower will grow in almost any soil. It blooms most of the summer if planted where it can bask in at least a half day of sunlight. I think planting coneflower is the easiest way to draw butterflies to the garden. Other summer nectar sources are beebalm, sedum, black-eyed susan, catmint, coreopsis, phlox, sunflower, yarrow, butterfly weed, and garlic chives. In late summer and
fall, butterflies will be drawn to asters, Joe-Pye weed, sedum, and (my fall favorite) goldenrod (Solidago). The goldenrod cultivar, Solidago ‘Fireworks’ has long, narrow, bright yellow plume-like blossoms on stiff stems which arch across the plant in all directions, reminiscent of a burst of fireworks. Hence the name. Goldenrods are often wrongly blamed for causing hay fever. The pollen from ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit. Chances are that without any effort on your part, butterflies will make random visits to your garden searching for nectar. But if you set out a plant or two that they enjoy, they will return again and again to bring beauty and motion to your garden.
EARN MONEY ... PLACE A CLASSIFIED FOR $5 Call (309) 741-9790
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Page 10
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY, Aug. 2 – 2-4 p.m. 186 E. Fort St., Farmington – $119,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER! A lot of charm & move-in ready 3-4 BR bungalow!
23340 E. Park Rd., Farmington – $139,500 Newly remodeled inside and new roof outside. Must see this one!
715 W. Fort Farmington – $146,900 3-4 BR/ 2 updated baths, brick ranch on 1 acre lot, edge of town 4108 S. Cunningham Rd., Farmington – $129,000 Seclusion describes this 2 BR, possible 4 BR, 1.5 BA ranch home w/attached garage. With acreage. 1445 E. Myrtle, Canton – $89,500 Well-maintained, CLEAN duplex, conveniently located, 2 BR, 2 BA with attached garage
Powered by an Avery Steam Engine, crews work to thresh hay last Saturday at the Summer Harvest event at the Princeville Heritage Museum. Below, festival goers had plenty of antique tractors to ogle. Photos by Collin Fairfield.
HORSE: Raising foals is most enjoyable JIM’S SHURFINE DELI MENU
Call in your order 309-446-3401 Hot Sandwiches $3.49 Pork Chop Sandwich Tenderloin Sandwich $2.49 BBQ Pork Sandwich $2.49 Pizza Burger $2.49 BLT $2.99 Grilled Cheese $1.29 Grilled Turkey & Cheese $2.29 Grilled Ham & Cheese $2.29 Hot Food Chili on Tue & Thur. $2.99/bowl Chili dogs Tue & Thurs. $1.99 12” Gino’s Pizza cooked to order $6.00 or $7.00 specialty pizza. Agatucci’s 12” pizzas for $8.99 Mushrooms (10pc.) $2.99 Chicken Strips (4 strips) $2.99 (Hotn’spicy, peppered, or original) Gizzards $1.59 Buffalo Hot Wings $2.99 Fries or Onions Rings $1.50 Corn dogs (6 corn dogs) $3.09 Alaskan Walleye (Wed & Fri) Call in order $0.79/pc or $3.99 dinner (roll & side of cole slaw or potato salad)
Jim’s Shurfine 131 W. Knoxville Brimfield Store Hours: M-Sat 7am-9pm & Sunday 9am-6pm
Cold Sandwiches Fresh Made to Order Chicken Salad Sandwich Egg Salad Sandwich Ham Salad Sandwich (Weighed to your taste) .10 etra for each: lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle Chicken by the piece Breast: $1.99 Thigh: $1.39 Leg: $1.09 Wing: $1.09 Bucket of Chicken $5.39 4 pc 8 pc. $8.79 $13.19 12 pc. 16 pc. $17.59 $21.99 20 pc. 24 pc. $26.39 $35.19 32 pc. Chicken Dinners (Includes roll & choice of potato salad or cole slaw) 2 piece chicken dinner (1 dark, 1 white) $4.19 4 piece chicken dinner (2 dark, 2 white) $7.39 We also offer a variety of deli salads & desserts served by the pound.
Continued from Page 1
best draft horses, along with Belgians, Shires and Percherons, says Knobloch, whose family has been involved with raising them for about 15 years. “I always had an interest in draft horses,” says Knobloch, 50, who also managed Akron Services west of Brimfield. “I heard both my grandpas talk about them and in 2000, we thought we’d give it a try. Now we have a fairly decentsized operation, usually with 15 or 20 horses.” Knobloch sells to other breeders or enthusiasts who show the heavy, husky horses, and his customers have come from throughout the hemisphere, he says. “We’ve had buyers from all over,” he says, “... Florida, Arizona, California, Idaho, Canada,
Brazil. They use them for breeding stock, brood mares, plus show horses – hitching teams and so on.” Alan and Mary Ann occasionally exhibit horses, too, but less as “show people” than as breeders using a fun marketing tool. “We show because we have to
Fourteenyear-old Clydesdale Jenna visits with, left to right, Carrie Gill, Emily Delbridge and Carli Stall at Summer Harvest in Princeville. Photo by Bill Knight.
show what we have,” he says, “like an Angus cattle rancher getting in shows to demonstrate what he’s raising.” The actual raising is what the Knoblochs like best, he says. “The foals,” he says, laughing. “We enjoy raising the young ones more than anything.”
Fresh Coffee Daily
Youngster Headed to College? Keep them in touch with the news from home. Subscribe to The Weekly Post for reduced rates! Call 741-9790.
There are still ways to support the Elmwood Parents' Club Annual Fundraiser ONE LUCKY on August 22nd WINNER
Come for Dinner, a Silent Auction and a DJ! Alexander's will cater our steak dinner this year Dinner is $25/individual or $40/couple Dinner & Silent Auction begin at 5:30
NEW this year - Cash raffle. Chance to win 10 cash prizes with the grand prize being $5,000! $50 per ticket. Only 250 tickets sold! Please consider joining us for a fun evening, buying Need not be present to win. a raffle ticket to win cold, hard cash ... or both! Be sure you're in the Contact Rachel Potts (309-573-3444 or rach_61614@yahoo.com) running to win! We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
WILL TAKE HOME $5,000!
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Page 11
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez
FOR ANSWERS SEE PAGE 12
1. GEOGRAPHY: Drake Passage is directly south of which continent? 2. U.S. CITIES: Independence Hall is located in which city? 3. LANGUAGE: What is a shaggy dog story? 4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover"? 5. MUSIC: Who composed "Clair de Lune"? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: When did Franklin Roosevelt contract polio? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition "iophobia"? 8. TELEVISION: Who voices the character of Mr. Burns on "The Simpsons"? 9. HISTORY: When did the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begin? 10. ENTERTAINMENT: Which entertainer's nickname was "Satchmo," short for "Satchel Mouth"? Answers 1. South America 2. Philadelphia 3. A long-winded and often pointless anecdote 4. D.H. Lawrence 5. Debussy 6. 1921 7. A fear of poison 8. Harry Shearer 9. 1943 10. Trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
MOVIES 1. Ant-Man (PG-13) 2. Minions (PG) 3. Trainwreck (R) 4. Inside Out (PG) 5. Jurassic World (PG-13) 6. Terminator Genisys (PG-13) 7. Magic Mike XXL (R) 8. The Gallows (R) 9. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (NR) 10. Ted 2 (R) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
Salem township, library reach agreement By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – Salem Township and the Salem Township Library District have reached an agreement settling an oversight in the disbursement of decades of tax revenues, and the Township will pay the Library $2,249.87. The amount represents what the library was owed from Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015, according to an intergovernmental agreement disclosed after The Weekly Post filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the public record. “The District’s proportionate share [of state-distributed Personal For The Weekly Post
Property Replacement Taxes] was paid to the Township and then the Township was to pay it over to the District,” the document concedes. But “Salem Township was until recently unaware that a portion of the PPRT it received was owed to the Salem Township Library District.” A misunderstanding may have occurred after 1986, when the Salem Township Free Public Library was converted to the Salem Township Public Library District, according to Dana Mitchell, Knox County Deputy of Tax Extension. The agreement is a final settlement
for the 29 years of lost revenues from the library’s 17.51 percent share of the tax. In December, the library board informed the Township that it had received none of the revenues to which it was entitled from the state’s Personal Property Replacement Tax. Those are revenues collected by the state of Illinois and passed on to local governments to replace money lost by local governments in 1979, when their powers to impose personal property taxes on corporations, partnerships, and other business entities were taken away.
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Spoon River Drive at the Moose Lodge-Farmington
Spoon River Drive will be here soon. Plans are already in progress for a great event. All vendors need to contact Bob Batteron for your spot.
(309) 338-0250
This year we are offering spots inside for $100! Lot space will be $50 for both weekends. A check can be made out to the Farmington Moose Lodge.
GARAGE SALE ADS ... Just $5 at (309) 741-9790
Page 12
1 ×
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
ª¥á Ð× / ªü[@×n
ª¥ì n¥á
OBITUARIES
üÓªª z ª / Ó ªª ¥e Ó ì # ×n ü Óª n
ª ª¥Á Ó Á ¦ Ú
Norma J. Jones
ãÛÛs Ü
ªìÓ×a
Mon-Fri 9-4; to noon /@áÁ Sat ¦ áª9¥ªª¥
² ¦ 9Á
@ ¥ /áÓnnáb @ n×QìÓ b Z ã ã sܦé
Donna Brewer, Local Representative (309) 742-4661
BRIMFIELD – Norma J. Jones, 85, of Brimfield, passed away at 8:11 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Norma was born June 3, 1930, in Brimfield, the daughter of Charles W. and Cleo V. Tucker Porter. She married Harley E. Jones, Jones Jr. on July 18, 1951, in Brimfield. He survives. Also surviving are their daughters, Ruth Marie (David) JonesPartrick of Port Washington, Wis., and Linda Lou Raineri of Peoria; three grandchildren, Michael Taylor, Angela (Joe) Thomas, and Donald Raineri III; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lois Johnson; and one brother, Robert “Bob” Porter. Norma worked as a clerk for Memler’s Variety Store in Brimfield, and she also sold Avon in the Brimfield area. Norma was a member of the Brimfield United Methodist Church, where a funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015. Rev. Leonard Thomas will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today (July 30) at the church. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brimfield United Methodist Church. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.haskellhott.com.
Roy Hangartner
Bert Haskell, Jr.- Owner, Funeral Director Veronica Haskell - Certified Funeral Celebrant & Licensed Pre-Need Agent
Youngster Headed to College? Keep them in touch with the news from home. Subscribe to The Weekly Post for reduced rates! Call 741-9790.
www.wklypost.com
BRIMFIELD – Roy William Hangartner, 86, of Eureka, father of a Brimfield woman, died July 24 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. Survivors include: one daughter, Lena (Wes) Kieser of Brimfield, and two sons, Dan (Donna) Hangartner and Mark (Karen) Hangartner, both of Eureka; nine grandchildren, including Ty (Katelyn), Maria, Lance and Julia Kieser; and 11 great-grandchildren.
This Week’s Obituaries • Roy Hangartner, 86, Brimfield • George J. Hawley, 73, Princeville • Norma Jones, 85, Brimfield • Debra Koelling, 62, Brimfield • Patrick Malone, 86, Brimfield • Robert Mills, 83, Knoxville • Stella Orwig, 90, Brimfield • Aaron Sammet, 94, Princeville • Debi Scharp, 62, Brimfield • Harold Siebert, 71, Brimfield • Marilyn Steward, 81, Williamsfield
Funeral services were July 26 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Eureka, with burial in Olio Cemetery in Eureka. Condolences may be left at www.argoruestmanharris.com.
George J. Hawley
PRINCEVILLE – George J. Hawley, age 73, of New Boston, a graduate of Princeville High School, died July 16 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Born on April 3, 1942, in Minneapolis, the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Zinn) Hawley, he attended and graduated from Princeville High School in 1960, where he held the pole vault record for 21 years. Survivors include his wife Janet (Adams) Hawley; a daughter, Dawn (Denis) Coventry of Chillicothe; two grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. A funeral Mass was held at St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe on July 25. Burial will be held at the Chillicothe City Cemetery, with military honors. Condolences may be left at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.
Debra Koelling
BRIMFIELD – Debra Kay Koelling, 62, of Bartonville, stepmother of a Brimfield man, died July 25 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth B. Koelling; daughter Jessica Berardi of Pekin; stepson Bob Koelling of Brimfield; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were on July 29 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded. Condolences may be left at Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
Patrick Malone
BRIMFIELD – Patrick W. Malone, 86, of Peoria, father of a Brimfield man, died July 23 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Peoria. Survivors include his three sons; Joseph O. (Mary) Malone of Brimfield, Michael Malone of Peoria, and James G. “Jerry” (Cathy) Malone of Peoria; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Elizabeth Bienemann and Kitty Crebs both of Peoria. Services were July 28 at Woolsey-Wilton, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum. Condolences may be left at www.dignitymemorial.com/davison-fulton-woolsey-wilton-funeral-home.
Robert L. Mills
WILLIAMSFIELD – Robert L. Mills, 83, Knoxville, formerly of Brimfield and Williamsfield, died July 20 at his son's home in Knoxville. He was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Brimfield, the son of C.C. and Nina Towne Mills. He attended Williamsfield schools, then Knoxville schools. Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Mills of Knoxville; a son, Steven (Sandy) Mills of Knoxville; two grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were July 25 at Knoxville Cemetery. Condolences may be left at hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com. BRIMFIELD – Stella Beth Orwig, 90, of Pekin, mother of a Brimfield woman, died July 25 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Survivors include daughter Mary Jane (Norb) Schneider of Brimfield; two sons, Rob (Judi, fiance) Orwig of Bloomington, and Ken (Kathy) Orwig of Peoria; and seven grandchildren: three stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one sister. Her funeral was July 29 at First United Presbyterian Church in Delavan, with burial at the Prairie Rest Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.davisoswaldfh.com.
PUZZLE ANSWERS
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Stella Orwig
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Page 13
OBITUARIES Aaron Sammet
PRINCEVILLE – Aaron Frederick Sammet, 94, of Highland Village, Texas, formerly of Princeville, died July 17 at home. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Faye; and his three children, Frederick Sammet of Hickory Creek, Texas, Cheryl (Jerry) Simone of Shady Shores, Texas, and Paula (Neil) Hellums of Justin, Texas; and three grandchildren. A graveside military service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at Flower Mound Cemetery, Flower Mound, Texas. Condolences may be left at www.legacy.com.
Debi Scharp
BRIMFIELD – Debi K. Scharp, 62, of Bartonville, step-mother of a Brimfield woman, died July 24 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, Larry Scharp; four step-daughters, including Amy (Scott) Arp of Brim-
field and Debbie Scharp of Bellevue and Cori (Rich) Storm of Peoria; 12 step-grandchildren; and 3 stepgreat-grandchildren. A funeral service was held July 29 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.deitersfuneralhome.com.
Harold Siebert
BRIMFIELD – Harold “Joe” Siebert, 71, of Peoria, brother of a Brimfield man, died July 17 at his residence. Surviving are one brother, Jack (Bonnie) Siebert of Brimfield; and one sister, Mary Draggist of Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Condolences may be left at www.peoriafuneral.com.
Marilyn Joan Steward
WILLIAMSFIELD – Marilyn
Joan Steward, 81, of Altona, formerly of Williamsfield, died on July 20 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Joan graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1952 and was homecoming queen her senior year. She worked the switchboard at the Williamsfield Telephone Company and later for Burlington Truck Lines in Galesburg. Survivors include her son, Ron Steward of Springfield; two brothers, Jim (Cindy) Cation of rural Galesburg and Ron (Sharon) Cation of Ohio; five nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and greatnephews. Both she and her late husband Everett had decided they did not want a funeral or services and her wishes will be complied with. Condolences may be left at www.hurdhendricksfuneralhomes.com. We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per column inch;$5 per picture. Call 309741-9790.
Tips to take care of pets during hot weather Recent high temperatures and increased humidity levels can create dangerous conditions for our animal friends. Peoria County reminds pet owners to see that their critters are safe and comfortable in the heat.
• Animals need plenty of fresh water at all times. Be sure your dog can’t turn over his bucket. Check on cattle, horses, and other livestock, as well. • Take care when exercising your pet. Adjust in-
tensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer, and shortnosed pets, who typically have difficulty breathing. • Be sure your animal can get to a shady area. A doghouse isn’t enough – pets must be able to get into shade if outdoors. Horses and cattle need to get out of the sun, too. Be sure to provide a loafing shed or overhang. • Take your pet inside if possible. With a heat index over 100 degrees, pets do better inside with air conditioning. Another
solution is to put your pet in a cool area of your house, like a basement. • Hose down horses or livestock to provide relief from the heat. • If your pet shows signs of distress (excessive panting, lethargy, unresponsive), seek veterinary care immediately. Call your vet for advice on how to bring your pet’s body temperature down while you transport him. • Leave your pet at home, not in your car. The temperature in a car can reach dangerous levels within minutes. If you see an animal in distress, call Peoria County Animal Protection Services (309) 6722440 or (309) 674-3131.
Large Public Auction Located at: 1001 E. Fort Street, Moose Lodge in Farmington, IL ( Across from McDonalds on Rt.116) (Liquor Items are from the Old Bell Tap, Peoria & much of the 1800 items came from the German & Friedman Hardware-Wagon & Plow store in Princeville 1870s thru 1920.) Saturday, August 1st @10:00 am Antique Furniture, Antiques, China, Glass, Primitives, Toys, Gilbert American Flyer Race Track, Sports/Baseball Cards, Jewelry/Coins Display Case Items, 1873 Peo County History Book, Vintage Paper & Books, Advertising, 10K & 14K Rings, Black Hills Gold Necklace, 1873 Atlas Map of Peoria County, 1899 Bushnell Pump catalog/1890’s Favorite Stove catalog/1837 Grand Detour Plow Catalog (Dixon, IL), 1965 Mustang shp Manual, 1921 Herschel Mfg Catalog, Prints/Etchings, Liquor/Beer Signs, Commercial Restaurant Equip, Appliances, Mondern Furniture, Houshold, Farm Equipment, 48’ Semi Van Trailer, Shop, Yard & Garden. View photos www.auctionzip/culver.com or www.biddersandbuyers.com Auctioneers Note: Huge amount of vintage advertising items, making it impossible to list all. Two/three Rings will be run. Statements day of auction supersede all others. Terms: Cash, Check, Credit • Not Responsible for Accidents Lunch Stand • Restrooms
Owners: Estate of Dorothey “German” Kappes Princeville, IL & Clara Uryasz- London Mills, IL Culver Auction Service Lic #440.000447 Greg Culver, Farmington, IL 61631 ph:309-370-5305 Tim Placher, Lacon, IL Lic #440.000339, Jimmy Johnson, Lic #441.001594, Andrew Whitsitt
Vehicle Detailer Wight Chevrolet is looking for a vehicle detailer. This position requires cleaning new/used vehicles. It may also require light mechanical duties and tow truck operation. Please call (309) 639-2282 and ask for Alan or Lee.
CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS - Call (309) 741-9790 SALES ESTATE SALE Thurs. July 30 - Fri. July 31 & Sat. Aug 1 8 am - ?? 16708 Cottonwood Rd. Elmwood, IL 61529 (309) 253-6260 Cherry wood: Tables, chairs, and hutch, antique black buffet, entertainment center, loveseat, dresser, filing cabinets, 18 ft. flat bottomed bass boat, dolls, Jr. Deluxe edition books, crib, crystal, Pepsi collection and jelly milk glasses. MOVING SALE 11626 W. Jubilee College Rd. Brimfield, IL Saturday, Aug. 1 – 8 am-4 pm 11626 W. Jubilee College Rd is located next to the gate of Jubilee College Historical Site off Princeville-Jubilee Rd. Gardening and yard tools, hose reels and hoses, push mower, kitchen items, shelving units,
Kenmore chest freezer, GE upright freezer, Kitchen Aid French Door fridge, LG Wave Force washer w/ Sensor Dryer, Fisher and Paykel Aquasmart washer and dryer, double mattress never used, Stearns and Foster King mattress EC, Amish bar stools, TV’s, DVDs and VHS, books, tools, Stickley settle, 2 chairs, 2 foot stools, Timberline GT bike, Oreck XL upright vacuum, shop vacs, horse equipment, horse pelleted bedding – 20 bags, and more. ESTATE SALE/MOVING SALE 12623 Parks School Rd., Princeville Friday, July 31 & Saturday, Aug. 1 8 am – 3 pm Antiques, furniture, quality household, Noah’s Ark, garage and barn items.
Twice a month on Thursday mornings from 8:45 am to 11:15 am. Job runs Sept-May, $20/daily, background check required! Contact Lyndsey Johnson for details at 309712-4570 leave message if no answer. • GRAPHIC ARTIST: Part-time position for graphic artist who
has experience with Photoshop and Quark. Help build beautiful advertisements! Flexible hours. Call (309) 741-9790. • AD SALESMAN: Part-time advertising salesman needed. Flexible hours. Call (309) 2316040.
FOR SALE • HAY: Nice horse hay for sale.
Earn Extra Money! Sell your extra stuff with Classified Ads in The Weekly Post!
Classifieds are just $5 for the first 20 words. Call Shelly at (309) 741-9790
HELP WANTED • CHILDCARE HELP WANTED:
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Alfalfa-grass mix. Baled/stored dry. $5/bale. Call or text John (309) 645-6218
FREE • ZENITH TV: Old but good.
(309) 231-3350.
WANTED • HUNTING LAND: Seeking land to lease for deer, turkey hunting. (309) 231-6040.
Page 14
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
www.wklypost.com
Hearing is Aug. 11 for Kickapoo road dispute Paul Hopkins (309) 339-6687 Free Estimates! Insured!
Framing Remodeling Steel Roofs Siding Windows Bathrooms
phopkins.hopkins@gmail.com
KICKAPOO – A lawsuit filed by Kickapoo Township against 58year-old Roger Windish of rural Edwards alleging he planted crops on the Township right of way since 2010 has a 1:15 p.m. conference scheduled Aug. 11 to set
Answers on Page 12
a trial date, according to the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s office. Windish “interfered with the ability of [Kickapoo Township] to exercise jurisdiction over the subject right of way,” charges the suit, which adds it “interferes with the proper maintenance and proper preventative
measures of unsafe accumulation of rainwater on the roadway and drainage of water from the roadway [and] endangers the public safety and the integrity of the road.” Windish also is accused of damaging the surface in the 8000 block of North Gilles Road
with a bulldozer’s metal tracks. On May 1, Judge James Mack signed a Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting Windish “from entering, occupying, modifying or altering the right of way on Gilles Road.”
ROSEFIELD – A years-long dispute between Rosefield Township and Rosefield’s former Road Commissioner Mark Vicary and his wife Megan Miller Vicary has a case management conference that is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to court documents. Filed in September of 2014, the Vicarys’ lawsuit names the Township and current Road Commissioner Matt Windish, plus former Township Supervisor Steve Davis and three others who’ve done work for the Town-
ship: John Forney, Robbie LaFollett and Kevin Windish. The suit alleges that the Vicarys were “verbally berated” at a 2013 Township meeting; implies the defendants were involved in vandalism on the Vicarys’ outbuildings and nearby fields; charges that Township workers drove by the Vicarys’ home, made “obscene gestures,” cursed, waved and laughed at them and “made vulgar gestures”; accuses Robbie LaFollett of “violently” confronting them.
However, the Peoria County Sheriff’s Jan. 23 report on that incident makes no mention of any violence and notes that “LaFollett left the residence when asked”. The suit also infers the defendants were tied to a dozen false zoning complaints anonymously made against the Vicarys. Peoria County Sheriff’s officials told The Weekly Post that they think the friction stems from Vicary losing the nomination for re-election in a Republican caucus in 2012, when Mike LaFollett was nominated as the GOP candidate. Friction is also thought to have come from Matt Windish, running as an Independent, winning the post by defeating Mike LaFollett, 129-57, in the Spring 2013 election. Megan Miller Vicary has filed dozens of complaints with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, which says it repeatedly told her that her complaints were not criminal or else found no evidence to prosecute alleged incidents.
2014 lawsuit has November hearing
Aug 20 & 21 5-10 pm both days
Hunter Safety Course 10th Annual
At Maple Lane Country Club Dinner will be provided both nights No cost, donations accepted
Call 309-742-2141 to sign up for class Sponsored by Elmwood Insurance Agency
CLEAN OUT THE GARAGE AND ATTIC! Have a Sale Ads are Just $5 at (309) 741-9790
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.
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am
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
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 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
www.wklypost.com
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Page 15
STRONG SEASON The Elmwood 8U “Pink Pandas” ended with a third-place finish in the Kickapoo Valley League. Team members were: Front row (left to right), Grace Murphy, Piper Lloyd, Sami Centers, Lexi Newman, Maci Marincic and Chloe Howerton. Back row (l to r), Audi Begner, Allie Svymbersky, Gracie Potts, Etta Wagner, Olivia Seidel, Cece Conklin, Marra Seibert and coach Tom Conklin. Not Pictured: Addie Thrasher, Cassidy Case and Kami Bullard.
MUSGRAVE: Ranks seventh in points race Continued from Page 16
Being one of only two women racers in her 4 cylinder division, and only 16 years old, Musgrave has a lot to prove to the other racers. “At first they weren’t sure how to deal with it, but they all have helped me a lot,” she said. Musgrave explained that she must first qualify to compete in the feature race through heat races. “A couple of weeks ago, I beat out six grown men to qualify for the feature,” she said, proudly. Jenna’s best finish so far is ninth place and her goal for this year is to finish in the top seven in the overall points race and earn some prize money. Musgrave is currently seventh in points out of 49 racers. Points are calculated based on how many races a driver participates in, how many cars they pass during races and how well a racer has finished in each race. Musgrave credits her successes in the sport to quick reflexes and a love
of speed. In the 4 cylinder category racers reach speeds of around 60 mph on 12 laps. “I want to move up to bigger classes,” Musgrave said. “My goal is to race in modified or late model divisions.” For now, this self-described “cheerleader tomboy” has her junior year to think about. A High Honor Roll student, Musgrave participates in cheerleading, spirit squad, track, student council, Key Club, FFA and the fishing team. Fellow fishing team member, Elmwood junior Austin Traver, also races in the 4 cylinder division at The Peoria
Speedway. “We look out for one another and have a friendly rivalry,” Musgrave said. Musgrave’s future plans include attending Illinois Central College with a possible major in ag business. But first, she has her last two years of high school to enjoy. Her advice to any teenage girls thinking of racing is to “go for it and see what happens,” you never will succeed at anything if you don’t have courage and give it a try. “I plan to race as long as I can find sponsors willing to keep my car running. Right now my
Jenna Musgrave of Elmwood has driven this 4 cylinder car to seventh place thus far in the Peoria Speedway standings for her division.
two sponsors are Forney’s Well Service and Dawson Fabrication, but I am always looking for more sponsors.”
T HE G RE AT O U T D O OR S 2 0 5 E a s t M a i n S t. Kn ox v i l le , I L P. O. B ox 5 6144 8
(30 9) 388- 0 159
Ne w a nd Us e d F ire ar m s, L iv e B ai t & Tr a ppi ng Su ppl ie s
B r a d l e y S m o k e r • F F L Tr a n s f e r s L e s B a e r Cus to m • Hi st or i ca l A r m o r y Hours • Terry Howarter Mon thru Fri • Denise Shepherd 1 pm-5:00 Sat 9 am-12 pm Closed Sunday
life@greatoutdoors3.comcastbiz.net
Flour Spices Candies Jams & Jellies
Cheese Snacks Gluten Free Products Produce
Homemade Noodles Many hard to find items
309 785 5060
20177 N. Depler Springs Rd • Cuba, Il 61427 Andy & Leah Kaufman Open M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-3pm
1st Annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing St. Jude Children’s Hospital Fundraiser Saturday August 22nd Oak Run Golf Course
Shotgun Start 8am Scramble Tournament Registration Opens at 7am
Select your Sponsorship Level _________________________ Lunch Sponsor (contact for details) Contact Name Putting Green Sponsor $50 _________________________ Hole Sponsor $100 Cell Door Prize Item _________________________ Goodie Bag (only 1 sponsor Email available, need 144 bags) _________________________ Goodie Bag Items (need 144 items) Company/ Individual Name
Team-$400 All Teams must be registered and paid in advance by August 8th Player 1
________________________ Player 2
________________________ Player 3
________________________ Player 4
Entry Fee includes Golf Cart, Green Fee, Pin Events, Steak Lunch, and Tournament Paybacks 50/50 & Prizes For Prize Pick Up Please Call 309-236-2072
________________________ Thank you for your donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital! Make Checks Payable to St. Jude Ride Mail checks and completed forms to Charity Shultz 12522 N. Shane Rd • Brimfield, Il 61517 Questions Please Contact: Charity Schultz 309-236-2072 Joe Heinz 309-231-6012 Luke Doubet 309-208-2340 Mack Foster 309-368-1919 Ron Cluskey 309-696-0857 Rick Duda 309-264-8484 We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Page 16
THE WEEKLY POST • Thursday, July 30, 2015
Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790
Weekly Post Sports
www.wklypost.com Text Your Scores To (309) 231-6040 or email news@wklypost.com
Following family ties onto the race track Jenna Musgrave, a 16-year-old Elmwood cheerleader, is holding her own at Peoria Speedway By CHERYL HARLOW
ELMWOOD – Jenna Musgrave is not your average, every day cheerleader. This Elmwood High School junior has a unique hobby for a 16year-old girl. She’s a race car driver. And a good one. Every Saturday evening since last April, Jenna has raced at Peoria Speedway. For The Weekly Post
“I started talking about wanting to and her late uncle, Stan, both raced race last December, a cars at one time. month after I got my li“My girlfriends And Ken Musgrave cense, and I got a car by works on the race car sevthink it is cool the end of January,” Museral nights each week to and wanted grave stated. keep it ready for the folto bedazzle Musgrave races in the 4lowing week’s race. cylinder class and drives a Musgrave’s older my racing suit.” Ford Escort ZX2. brother, Jake, and some of – Jenna Musgrave There is a proud family his friends come each history of racing in the week to buy pit passes and Musgrave family. Jenna’s father, Ken, help Jenna during her races.
We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion
Her mother, Chris Musgrave was nervous at first about her daughter getting behind the wheel on a track, but said she likes it a lot better now. Along with the Musgrave family, Jenna occasionally has some of her closest high school friends, and fellow cheerleaders. “My girlfriends think it is cool and wanted to bedazzle my racing suit,” Musgrave said with a laugh. Continued on Page 15