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Mitch Bowman has found enjoyment in his Pop of the Morning popcorn business, operated out of his Oak Run home. Photos by Bill Knight.
Popping up pleasure
Oak Run man finds popcorn business is ‘fun’ By BILL KNIGHT
DAHINDA — There’s an old saying, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life,” and Mitch Bowman is proof. The 61-year-old Oak Run resident tried the traditional career path, once working for 11 years at Walgreen’s in Galesburg, where he learned about customer service in retail. “Customers can beat you to death,” he says. “It’s a grind. They can wear you out.” Customers – or maybe a lack of them – wore out the store Bowman enjoyed patronizing. “I always loved the Karmelkorn Shoppe in Sandburg Mall,” he says. “When they went out of business, I really missed them. Then about three years ago my wife and I were on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, and we noticed people lined up at Garrett Popcorn Shop. “She bought some popcorn there and I got intrigued with the idea of doing popcorn because Galesburg didn’t have a popcorn shop any more, and I thought, ‘I can do this. There’s a market for it, even though it’s not huge.’ And I needed to find a fun thing to do.” For The Weekly Post
The view of Monday’s fireworks in Elmwood from atop a downtown building was not completely clear, but did offer some unique backdrops for the Ag-Land FS elevators in town. Photo by Jeff Lampe. More Independence Day pictures, Page 12.
Now, in a wooded lot on the north side of Oak Run, where the Bowmans have lived since 1999, he hand-pops popcorn, hand-makes different flavors, and handdelivers various quantities to customers throughout west-central Illinois. It’s the Pop of the Morning Popcorn Shop. Bowman is as upbeat as the caricature of a popcorn box on his packages, which smiles as he tips his cap. “I have all kinds of cheeses,” he says of Continued on Page 2
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his flavors, “– white cheddar, regular cheddar, caramel and a caramel/cheddar mix. Before I started, I checked out popcorn at places and theaters all around, from Galesburg and Chicago to the Quad Cities and Champaign. My recipe compares favorably.” Available at Every Little Thing on the south side of Elmwood’s square and Vantages on East Main in Galesburg, Pop of the Morning also is a regular vendor at
Galesburg’s Farmers Market Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon, the Spoon River and Knox Scenic Drives, occasional appearances at high school gyms and by individual orders that he personally delivers. Returning from a few deliveries on a recent afternoon, a visitor is greeted by Bowman wearing a White Sox tshirt, perhaps reminding a few popcorn lovers that some rivalries are enjoyable. There’s the SoxCubs competition, but also the “pop-off” between the Garrett national chain vs. Nuts on Clark, which has five Chicagoland locations. However, Pop of the Morning may be the top of the pop(corn). “Mine is better than Karmelkorn’s was,” he says, smiling, “and better
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than anyplace that uses the factory mixes of flavors. Those are all about making money, and they sacrifice taste.” Not long ago, a blind taste test occurred at OSF St. Francis Medical Center where Mitch’s wife Kathryn works. A coworker had brought in some Garrett popcorn from a visit to Chicago and people sampled it and Pop of the Morning. Pop of the Morning was the favorite four out of five times. “That’s good enough for me,” Bowman says. Bowman’s base of operation is in a 11x11-foot room converted from a bedroom to a production line that the Knox County Health Department regularly inspects. Jugs of molasses and corn syrup, bags of brown sugar and bottles
of liquid butter sit on tidy chrome shelves, awaiting the 35-gallon popper to start, followed by the 10gallon caramel blender or device that coats corn with cheese, a homemade seed screen and scales and empty bags awaiting the hearty snacks. “I make it fresh almost every day,” Bowman says. “That way, it’s only a day old when customers get it. “It’s a lot of fun,” he continues. “And it smells really good: wonderful.” Plus, he’s benefited beyond the bottom line, he says. “I really enjoy it,” he says. “I’ve never had a mad customer. The worst reaction is indifference. And my health’s improved – my blood pressure has gone way down.” Pop of the Morning has a Facebook page with a phone number for customer orders – (309) 337-6947 – and plans to have booths in Knoxville for the Knox County Scenic Drive and also in Elmwood for the Spoon River Scenic Drive, both set for the first two weekends in October.
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Rambling through central Illinois, poring over musty history books in the comfort of air conditioning. uuu Once upon a time I thought only old people cared about history. Obviously that was wrong, because the past is becoming fascinating. The other day I found myself reading a Jeff family history LAMPE compiled by Grandma Verna. Her book had set untouched next to my recliner for years. Once I picked it up, it was tough to put down (until I fell asleep). ... So I was especially excited to acquire three new history titles during a recent sale held by the Elmwood Historical Society. uuu From the “Yates City Quasquicentennial 1857-1982� I learned that Yates City was named after Yates County in New York, the former home of William Babcock on whose land the Illinois town
was built. ... Further reading told a tale of Sonny Snyder floating off from the 1957 Harvest Home Festival in a hot-air balloon like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Maybe that’s a role John McKinty can reprise this summer? Incidentally, McKinty is in the history book posing with a trophy after winning a tractor driving contest for 10-12 year olds. Bob Duley was the adult winner in 1982. uuu From “History and Reminiscenses From the Records of Old Settlers’ Union of Princeville and Vicinity� I learned that Daniel Prince was apparently the first white man to settle the area that would become Princeville. That was 1821 and things were still a bit wild. As the story goes, Prince was bit by a rattlesnake one day. With nobody around to help, things got bad quickly. Rather than die inside, Prince decided to climb to the roof of his cabin so that wolves would not devour him and he could instead receive a proper burial from some passing soul. Fortunately, friendly Indians found
Prince before he died and used their remedies to help him recover. ... Speaking of snakes, by the time you read this, our unhappy snake Milky Jr. will be back in the wild. Who knows – maybe even in Mr. Prince’s old stomping grounds. uuu Finally, from “A History of Fulton County Illinois in Spoon River Country 1818-1968� I learned that land in Fulton County was selling for $1.25 an acre in the 1820s, a price that attracted settlers from all over the country. By 1870, the census showed a population of 2,107 people in Farmington – a total dwarfed by the 3,937 hogs that also called the town home at that time. ... Parting shot: A favorite sections of my grandma’s family history focused on the cars they had over the years. Several were news to me. But I remember the later vehicles vividly. Seeing them listed in order brought back such fond memories that any family history I compile is going to include a similar accounting of autos. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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When first looking at the above title, one would believe that this article is in favor of gun control. Those who know me know the exact opposite. I am an NRA member and know that Hillary Clinton wants not only gun control, but control of everyGene one and everyVAUGHAN thing. She is a member of an elite group of people who are thoroughly convinced that they are intellectually superior to those people who believe in God, creation, and the Bible. “Politically, elitism knows no single party. Establishing policies that create dependency, like easy food stamps and subsidized care for families making in excess of $80,000 per year seems to stroke the egos of both Republican and Democratic elites who believe they are God’s gift to mankind.” This quotation is from Ben Car-
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son’s book “One Nation.” I encourage all to obtain a copy and read it. My inspiration for submitting this article comes from the June 26, 2016, issue of the Journal Star. An article entitled “Shootings Are Up in Peoria. What Can Be Done?” appeared on the front page. Of course Hillary Clinton’s answer is “gun control.” I dare to say that none of the shootings mentioned in the article pertaining to the years 2006 to May 2016, were committed by law-abiding citizens, whether NRA members or not. Criminals who need to be prosecuted under existing laws are responsible for these shootings. City councilwoman Denise Moore states that she is “distressed” and states “It’s not the entire city or even a zip code.” Rather it’s pockets and small numbers of people that are making things hard on many who “shouldn’t have to suffer through this every year.” Notice that she does not try to
blame the law-abiding citizens nor the NRA members. It is plain that these shootings are from “small numbers.” If so, and I’m sure it is, why can’t professional law enforcement officials control a small group using current laws? Hillary Clinton says she can control this situation by taking guns away from lawabiding citizens. How can anyone believe this? How can we prevent shootings by taking guns away from people who already obey the law rather than taking them away from criminals who do not? If I sound a bit like Donald Trump, that’s OK. The last person I want to sound like is Hillary Clinton or any of her cronies. Will Donald Trump make a good President of the United States? I don’t know. However, I am sure that the answer to the question, “Will Hillary Clinton make a good President of the United States” is, “Only if we want the government to be our Master and we the slaves.”
waitstaff a “good hourly wage.” To me, waitstaff have hard jobs. I’m talking about people who work in sit-down restaurants and depend on tips as a large part of their compensation. Issues at fastfood restaurants are important, but I’m confining this article to sit-down and “waited on” establishments, which is where the current controversy exists. The question, then, is either/or: either pay waitstaff a basic wage and discourage tipping, or continue to pay them sub-par minimum wages and continue the culture of tipping. I’m not sure I agree with the either/or proposition. Why not both?
Why not pay them (at least) the same minimum wage as other workers and “allow” tips (I’m not sure I’d ever stop tipping, regardless of the rules regarding such). Apparently some people think workers in semi-skilled work shouldn’t make much money. I’d argue that these same workers, like most in their economic class, will spend the money they make and encourage the economy generally. It’s amazing how many don’t get that connection (like the Walton family of Bentonville, Ark.). Which brings me to a related item: that is, the abysmal treatment by customers of people in
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So there seems to be a growing controversy about tipping. Some are saying that the wages of waitstaff should be associated with the work they do and not be dependent on tips from patrons they serve. In Illinois, minimum wage requirements say a “tipped” worker must be paid at least Randy $4.95 per hour FRITZ by his/her employer, which is far below the state’s minimum wage of $8.25. The idea here is to get away from tipping and instead pay
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ELMWOOD – Rebecca Reyes, 22, of Canton was injured on June 29 when the 2007 Chevrolet Lumina she was driving eastbound on Interstate 74 near Maher Road overturned, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Reyes told police she thought she dozed off, and her vehicle left the road, police said. A witness said she seemed to overcorrect, lost control and left the road on its south side, went down an inclined, striking a tree and continued down an incline before coming to rest. B.Y.E. Ambulance transported Reyes to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Police ticketed her for no proof of insurance.
Knox police investigating Dahinda-area incidents DAHINDA – Officers from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two incidents around Dahinda from last month. Douglas Lofgren, 46, of Dahinda on June 2 reported an apparent burglary at his garage,
where a welder, tools and painting spray guns were reported missing. Douglas Bailey, 51, of Edelstein on June 5 reported that his 2008 GMC Sierra was damaged while it was parked as Bailey was swimming in Spoon Lake at Oak Run. No arrests have been made. The Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers can be reached by phoning (309) 344-0044 or, toll-free, (888) 266-0044, or by texting the word “Galesburg” + your tip to 274637.
Missing card, deceptive practice reported
ELMWOOD – A 33-year-old Elmwood man on June 29 reported a borrowed 2010 Chevrolet Malibu had not been returned, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel Didiuk, from the 400 block of Pleasant View Street, also claimed to be a victim of a deceptive practice involving PayPal credit, police said. Police reportedly sought a 28year-old suspect. No arrests have been made.
Police reports
• Timothy Colgan, 52, of Princeville, on June 27 was arrested for Failure To Appear and transported to the Peoria County
Jail. • Kenneth Schmider, 53, of Elmwood, on June 28 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Jennifer Finley, 31, of Brimfield on July 1 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail. • Troy Smith, 23, of Brimfield on July 4 was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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• Susan Lynn Plack and Dale Raymond Plack, both of Brimfield. • Sean Andrew Courteau and Britney Michelle Barnhill, both of Princeville.
Deer accidents
• June 29: Douglas Morr near the intersection of Taylor and Southport Roads in Kickapoo Township. • July 3: Austin Lopez of Princeville on Brimfield-Jubilee Road in Jubilee Township.
FRITZ: What is virtue but simple ethics?
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Princeville board considers zoning changes By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – An application for a building permit was approved – unanimously but reluctantly – on Monday, when the Village Board referred concerns to its Property Committee to propose changes to Princeville’s zoning ordinance. The Board OK’d Nick Weir’s plans to build a 40 x 56-foot steel storage shed on an 80 x 145-foot lot on West Douglas Street, where neighbors in the residential neighborhood have reportedly voiced objections. However, since it’s planned as a “primary structure,” the building is permissible under current law. Nothing in Princeville’s zoning ordinance says a primary structure must be a dwelling. “Maybe it’s time we changed zoning so an R-1 [residential] area isn’t used for a so-called Morton building,” said Village President Sid Stahl. The Board agreed, although Superintendent of Public Works Chad Gardner said there shouldn’t be an outright prohibition on such structure. For The Weekly Post
“I think as accessory structures, some are nice looking,” Gardner said. “I don’t think people would mind that. Plus, the Village wants to encourage [development], but you just don’t want a shed – even a big shed – instead of a $150,000 home.” The Property Committee plans to meet and propose language to the full board. The full board also unanimously finalized a proposed five-year extension of a garbage-collection contract with Wigand Disposal that started this week. Discussed June 21, the new agreement increases residential fees from $10 to $10.25 per residential pickup per month, and offers free totes to residents. Starting in August or September, brown 95-gallon totes will be available, and a 35-gallon size also will be available upon request, Wigand said. The pact is mostly unchanged from the previous agreement, Stahl said, adding that commercial customers also will see the 2.5-percent increase to their fee, based on their container size. In other business, • Gardner said crews plan to ad-
dress leaks in a water line on North Walnut Street, where more than 100 feet of sidewalk also needs replacing, and the Board OK’d the repairs and approved his seeking bids for the sidewalk, which would slope away from buildings and be ADA compliant; • Village Treasurer Sue Hofer reported that the Aquatic Center thus far has generated about $4,000 more in revenue than 2015, and that the Village received $321,375 in property taxes; • Jeff Troutman reported that the Tax Increment Financing Committee recommended funding $20,000 toward a concrete and painting project at German-Bliss Equipment, and the Board approved, pending review by Village attorneys; • Trustee Teresa Gilroy asked Trustees to recruit 10 volunteers each to help erect the new playground equipment for Cutters Grove Park, tentatively planned for August 5-6, and Stahl suggested asking the school for assistance by students such as football or softball players.
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Century service available to business as well as residential users? It is, Broemmer said, and the plan is to expand the types of service as well as the range. MidCentury hopes to offer video, as well as broadband and phone. That might be accomplished through a partnership, but the field is changing rapidly and he can’t say for certain. “People are really wanting this type of service to bring them forward into the future,” said Broemmer. He said flyers have been prepared and probably will be mailed at week’s end. (Information about the services is available at www.midcentury.com, as well.) In other business: • Trustees were told Brimfield finances are in good shape. Cory Gowan of Gorenz & Associates gave an overview of the yearly audit: Brimfield is mostly consistent and under-budget. “That’s always a good thing to see,” Gowan said. “It was a clean opinion from us.” • Trustees Kevin Gilles and Paul Dye will look into an ordinance to govern the use of golf carts. A check with their constituents lead the board to take a dim view of
ATVs, which were deemed too noisy. “It would be easier for us to regulate it if we had our own language,” Gilles said. • Formation of a park board was delayed until November.
• The board learned that Brimfield has purchased a 2016 one-ton four-wheel drive truck which is snowplowready for $34,250. The fate of the old truck is uncertain, but Fishel said it may be of-
fered for use by Superintendent of Public Works Kevin Challacombe. “I don’t think there’s a whole lot of resale value there,” Gilles said. “We may as well keep it.”
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New plants need babysitting in summer By RON DIETER
Summer is officially here and many of us will spend a few days away from home on a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, that trip can spell doom for the newly planted shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, and hanging For The Weekly Post
baskets left behind unless someone is appointed to care for them. Lucky is the vacationer who has a neighbor with a green thumb and a concern for plants. I’ve had some folks tell me that before they head out on vacation, they give all their new plants a good soaking. I think to myself that they're either planning just a weekend trip, or they are going to be very disappointed when they get back home. You can save yourself a lot of grief if you treat newly installed plants like babies. Infants depend on us for nourishment and care until they can fend for themselves. Young plants also need that kind of help at first. Maybe that’s why both babies and plants start out in a nursery. Let’s consider a new shrub, for an example.
When you bring the plant home from the nursery it is happily growing in its container, all its roots winding throughout the soil ball. You carefully remove the plant from the pot, untangle or cut any circling roots, plant it in good soil, and give it a thorough soaking. Now if you think the job is done, you’ll be sadly mistaken unless Mother Nature provides a long wet spell. You see, until the new plant sends its roots out into the surrounding soil and becomes “established,” its only source of moisture is the soil of the original root ball. That soil ball can dry out quickly. The sun and wind, as well as the plant itself, draw moisture from the soil ball. Even though the surrounding soil may be wet, the plant can wilt because that
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moisture is not available to the shrub until it has sent roots out there to use it. It usually takes several weeks for small trees and shrubs to become well established. So what can you do to help conserve soil ball moisture? Mulch the soil surface around the plant. Use dried grass clippings, chopped leaves, compost, small bark chips or shredded bark. A three-inch layer will help prevent the sun and wind from drying the soil out so quickly. Check the moisture of the soil ball often the first couple weeks. Add water if it feels dry to the touch. Some shrubs are particularly fussy about drying out. The leaves of spireas and barberries will dry up and turn crisp if the soil ball dries out. If that happens, just keep the soil ball moist and the plant will recover and releaf, if it hasn’t been dry too long. If you leave home for a weekend, most newly installed plants in the ground will get along fine if they are adequately mulched. Plants in containers and hanging baskets are another matter. It is best to take down hanging baskets and window boxes and put them in a shady spot, out of the wind and sun. Move patio pots and containers into the shade too. They’ll get by fine for a day or two this way. If you’re going to be gone for longer, however, enlist the aid of a neighbor or friend to water them for you. Get someone reliable. You don’t want to be gone for two weeks and have your plants watered once – the night before you get home. Cherry Pie Update - In June I had a couple pieces of cherry pie made with cherries picked fresh from the hybrid tree, ‘Carmine Jewel.’ I must say it was very tasty, although not quite as tart and juicy as pie made with ‘Montmorency’ cherries, and the filling was a deep dark maroon color rather than bright red. Although I’m still a fan of ‘Montmorency’ cherries, the fruits of ‘Carmine Jewel’ run a very close second. For many folks, the heavy yields and easy picking of ‘Carmine Jewel’ may easily tip the scales in its favor.
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Farmington approves loan, discusses signs By KELSEY WATZNAUER
FARMINGTON – Farmington has taken another step in the restoration of its historic district after the city council passed a resolution and ordinance progressing the streetscape project and regulating the signage used downtown in their meeting on Monday. The Bank of Yates City and the Bank of Farmington presented their best rate for the loan of $300,000 that will make up 20 percent of the total cost of the streetscape project to be covered by the city in accordance with the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant. The Bank of Yates City offered an interest rate of 3.25 percent and the Bank of Farmington offered 1.9 percent. The For The Weekly Post
council accepted the Bank of Farmington’s offer and adopted a resolution for the approval of the loan. Additionally, an ordinance was approved to regulate the use of banners in the historic district. The ordinance states “no banner/flag of any kind is allowed without a permit for use.” This does not apply to American flags that will be flown from light poles as a part of the streetscaping project. The free permit will be valid for one year and will allow for a banner or flag to be displayed for no more than seven days, no more than four times per year. Permit applications will be accepted upon the council’s approval. According to the ordinance, any business currently using a banner or
flag may continue to do so until it becomes tattered, torn, frayed or sagging, at which time it must be removed. The council also established that for any ordinance fine including lawn maintenance five days will be allowed for the correction of the offense. After five days, a fine of $75 per day will be in effect until the offense is corrected. The ordinance fine for a related offense will double until it reaches $750 – the maximum allowed in a year. In other business, • Melissa and Grant Pasley asked the council to address the rusted water lines leading into their house and several houses in their neighborhood after having the problem for at least 18 years. “We need to figure out
a way to do something with the water mains on that end of town,” said Superintendent of Public Works Dave Ehlers. “We know what we need to do; we just need to find the money to do it.” • The council also approved façade renovation applications from Blindt Holdings and Diva Florist, each of which is for $7,500.
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Address Amount Grantor/grantee 529 N. Hurff Dr., Elmwood $328,000 Getz / Schrodt & McFarland 10800 W. Parks School Rd., Princeville $240,000 Cartus Financial / Emery 309 E. Ash St., Elmwood $85,000 Shoop / Fowler 205 N. Daniels St., Elmwood $96,000 Martens / Turner 6109 W. Clairemont Ct., Edwards $275,900 Ironwood Homes / Kowieski & Sheley 6314 N. McClellan Rd., Elmwood $175,000 Hoffmann Silzer / Wagner & Mirza 6807 N. Buckeye Dr., Edwards $280,000 Bergevin / Cartus Financial 6807 N. Buckeye Dr., Edwards $274,000 Cartus Financial / Nagulapalli 6700 N. Buckeye Dr., Edwards $356,500 Voorhees / Cartus Financial 6700 N. Buckeye Dr., Edwards $335,000 Cartus Financial / Kherallah 1217 N. Cramer Rd., Elmwood $50,000 Murray / Staley 17322 W. Broad St., Brimfield $168,000 Porter / Schaub 17507 N. Duncan Rd., Princeville $178,000 Theobald / Cartus Financial 17507 N. Duncan Rd., Princeville $178,000 Cartus Financial / Baker 15012 W. Fieldcrest Dr., Brimfield $235,000 Blane / Wright 6211 W. Clairemont Ct., Edwards $319,900 Design Built Homes/ Winkler 10031 N. Voorhees Rd., Edwards $333,900 Steipp / Schielein 729 N. Princeville Ave., Princeville $164,500 Hafele & Logan / Fehr 14927 N. Evans Mill Rd., Princeville $188,500 Acuff / Markum 112 N. Ostrum Ave., Princeville $139,900 Pitman / Bower 9715 W. Knox St., Edwards $115,000 Staser / Daily 513 N. Magnolia St., Elmwood $94,000 Gostomelsky / Loebach & Kunkel 8323 W. Robertson Rd., Edwards $379,000 Cornick / Sullivan Stephanie L 6833 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $413,000 Tomsovic / Cartus Financial 6833 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $413,000 Cartus Financial / Albaro 6803 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $377,000 Nicoll / Cartus Financial 6803 N. Basket Oak Dr., Edwards $350,000 Cartus Financial / Croland 14902 W. Schlink Rd., Brimfield $136,000 Koelling / Windish 7664 W. Chestnut Dr., Edwards $178,000 Miller / Podolej & Kowalska NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale of residence, but not for land.
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Williamsfield school dropped from lawsuit By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – An amended complaint in a former Williamsfield teacher’s lawsuit against Williamsfield School District 210 and a cheerleading coach dropped the school and its Board of Education from the case. But the lawsuit continues to press a claim against the coach, Amanda Secrist, who’s accused of libel in connection with a Facebook post. The move came from former Williamsfield English teacher Ann Banks and her Chicago attorney, Joel Handler, not 9th Circuit Court Judge Paul Mangieri, who’s presiding over the case. The dispute now seems to touch less on contract claims and more on defamation and social media. “Banks has decided to proceed with her cause of action currently against Secrist only and not District 210,” the amended complaint says. Banks quit teaching in 2015 after she said she was given a choice between resigning or being investigated for improprieties. She originally alleged breach of contract and also defamation, based on a Sept. 18, 2015, Facebook post purportedly written by Secrist, a Middle School cheerleading coach. The suit alleges Secrist defamed Banks “by indicating that Banks resigned from the school because she had sexual relations with a stuFor The Weekly Post
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dent and was told it was being investigated.” The suit also had claimed the school district violated terms of an agreement Banks, the District and the Williamsfield Education Association labor union signed when she took an administrative leave and resigned. Her original suit also said the District and school board “allowed and sanctioned Secrist’s disparaging comments.” Those claims are no longer part of the complaint. Secrist is accused of posting a comment on Facebook stating, “There was a reason she didn’t fight it. When you have sexual relations with a student and are told it will be investigated, you don’t walk away unless you’re guilty.” Lawyers say posting comments on social media may give people a sense of anonymity, but such statements are considered “published” comments and could provide the basis for a defamation lawsuit. Defamation is a legal term for a statement that causes damage to someone’s reputation; if it’s oral it’s slander, and if it’s published its libel. To prevail, a plaintiff must prove a statement was published and read by others, was about the plaintiff, harmed the plaintiff’s reputation, and was untrue. Truth is a defense to a defamation lawsuit. Social media can be a tempting place to make controversial, even defamatory, statements, according
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to Boston attorney David J. Berg. “The internet and social media are certainly a great thing for people and society in general,” Berg said, “but they are also a uniquely effective breeding ground for potentially libelous statements.” Besides social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, Berg said sites allowing “people to speak their minds … where someone would intentionally or accidentally leave a potentially defamatory comment or post” also include media’s comments sections, blogs, and online chatrooms. Williamsfield’s school board, represented by David Braun and Donna Davis of Monticello, this winter filed a motion to dismiss the suit, asserting among other points that it was prohibited under Illinois Tort Immunity Act. Banks hasn’t responded to a Weekly Post request for a comment, and Williamsfield Superintendent Tim Farquer similarly said the district was restricted from commenting but continues to “remain focused on the growth of our students, our staff, and our community." Secrist and her lawyer, Peoria attorney Elizabeth Jensen, were given until June 25 to file a response, but no response was in the court file as of July 1. Mangieri set a case management conference for Sept. 28.
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Brimfield Bank sale finalized
GALESBURG – F&M Bank has completed a merger of Brimfield Bank into F&M. The transaction, which was announced in March, was completed on July 1. New signs at the Brimfield location went up in the past week as an outward sign of the change. F&M Bank has its headquarters in Galesburg. The boards of both organizations say that they believe that the acquisition will create a strong partnership, bringing together two compatible community banks. Brimfield is located midway between Galesburg and Peoria, communities in which F&M Bank already has a combined total of four locations. “We are excited about the prospect of providing clients with access to a broader range of services such as mobile banking, commercial cash management, and trust and investment services,” said Doug Sanders, President and CEO of F&M Bank. “We are sure that
many of them will also enjoy the convenience of the additional area locations as well.” The Brimfield location will operate under the name F&M Bank. No action is required on the part of clients, and account numbers, checks, debit cards, automatic payments and similar items will not change at this time. Further information is included in a mailing that was sent to account
holders this week. “We are also extremely pleased to have the Brimfield Bank employees join our banking family, and we’re excited by the opportunity to serve our new clients,” Sanders said. The Brimfield location will change over to F&M Bank’s data processing system later this year, and clients will then be able to utilize full account support at all five F&M Bank locations.
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FOURTH OF JULY SCENES
Red, white and blue was everywhere this July 4. Clockwise from top left: 1. Farmington had a ceremonial retirement of American flags. 2. Franke Keefer and granddaughter Kaedence McClain prepare to serve as grand marshals for an annual, informal parade around the Keefer’s home in Elmwood. 3. The Keefer’s parade this year attracted 170 participants.
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WHEATON – Adults interested in gardening are welcome to join U of I Extension volunteers on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for a one-day bus trip to Ball Horticultural Gardens, Cantigny Park, and the Robert R. McCormick Museum in Wheaton. Departure points include the Canton Depot and the ICC Horticulture parking lot. Registration for this day trip is now open, and early bird pricing has been extended through Friday (July 8).
Lunch plus fun and games on the bus are included in registration fee. See links and full event info at go.illinois.edu/ballbustrip2016 For more information about this trip or the U of I Extension Master Gardener program, contact U of I Extension program coordinator Julia Pryor at jpryor@illinois.edu or call (309) 543-3308.
Hunter safety class held in Princeville
PRINCEVILLE – A free Illinois hunter safety class is being offered at St. Mary’s of the Wood in
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Princeville on July 28-29. The 10-hour class mandated for young hunters runs from 5 to 10 p.m. both nights and participants must attend both sessions. Hot sandwiches, chips and drinks will be served. Parents are welcome to take the class along with their children. Organizers request that children be 10 years old by Dec. 31, 2016, in order to sign up for the class. For information on signing up, email maldrich64@hotmail.com or call Mike Aldrich at (309) 3852127 or (309) 229-4090.
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When was the European Union founded? 2. MOVIES: In which animated Disney movie did the character of Sebastian appear? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president received a patent for a device that would lift boats over shoals and obstructions in a river? 4. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “corpus Christi” mean? 5. THEATER: Who wrote and composed the play “Camelot”? 6. HISTORY: Where was the Constitution signed in 1787? 7. MATH: What type of geometrical figure would the term “deltoid” describe? 8. LITERATURE: Which author invented the character of Hercule Poirot? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of whales called? 10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the longest river in Europe? Answers
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MOVIES 1. Finding Dory (PG) 2. Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) 3. Central Intelligence (PG-13) 4. The Shallows (PG-13) 5. The Free State of Jones (R) 6. The Conjuring 2 (R) 7. Now You See Me 2 (PG-13) 8. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) 9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) 10. Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of EVERETT G. SHISSLER on May 7, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to GRACE DALY SHISSLER, of 214 East Evergreen Street, Elmwood, Illinois 61529, as Executrix, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 30th day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies. DATED this 8th day of June, 2016. GRACE DALY SHISSLER, Executrix of the Estate of EVERETT G. SHISSLER, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executrix 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
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NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of ANN L. RUMBOLD on May 24, 2016. Letters of Office were issued by the above entitled Court to NANCY S. MEISTER, of 411 Illini Drive, Sparland, Illinois 61565, as Executrix, whose attorneys of record are WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 30th day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of copies.
CLAIM NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re ESTATE OF BETTY A. STUTLER, Deceased
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NOTICE is given of the death of BETTY A. STUTLER. Letters of Office were issued on June 14, 2016, to JULIE ANN STROM, of 1863 Snake Den Road, Victoria, IL 61458, as Executor, whose attorney is Michael E. Massie, Massie & Quick, LLC, P.O. Box 205, Galva, IL 61434.. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Knox County Circuit Clerk, Knox County Courthouse, 200 S. Cherry, Galesburg, IL 61401, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication, on or before the 23rd day of December, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after is has been filed. Massie & Quick, LLC Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 205 Galva, IL 61434 Telephone: (309) 932-2168
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PUBLIC NOTICE On June 20, 2016, Elmwood C.U.S.D. #322 in Peoria County, at its Regular Board of Education meeting, passed a PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE in compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act – P.A. 86-799. Copies of the ordinance were filed with the Illinois Dept. of Labor and the Secretary of State. A copy is on file at the District Office, 301 W. Campus Ct., Elmwood, IL. Sherry L. Swindler Business Manager
NOTICE OF ELMWOOD RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE The ELMWOOD RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD has passed an Ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for public works construction in the Fire Protection District to be the same as those in Peoria County and Knox County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so on weekdays at the Office of WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, Elmwood, Illinois, during normal business hours. DATED this 28th day of June, 2016. THOMAS J. SHISSLER, Secretary ELMWOOD RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
DATED this 14th day of June, 2016. NANCY S. MEISTER, Executrix of the Estate of ANN L. RUMBOLD, Deceased. WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Attorneys for the Executrix 118 West Main Street P. O. Box 368 Elmwood, Illinois 61529-0368 Telephone: (309) 742-3611
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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS Peoria County, in Probate In the Matter of the Estate of ) JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN ) 16-P-241 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is hereby given to creditors of the death of JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN. Letters Testamentary were issued to JOSEPH M. HOFMANN, whose address is 145 Edgar Strickland Lane, Canton, Georgia 30115, as Executor, whose attorneys are CORDIS & CORDIS, Attorneys at Law, 129 N. Walnut Avenue, P. O. Box 445, Princeville, Illinois 61559. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 23rd day of December, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated: June 17, 2016. JOSEPH M. HOFMANN, Executor of the Estate of JOANNE BERNICE HOFMANN, Deceased Cordis & Cordis Attorneys for Executor 129 N. Walnut Avenue P. O. Box 445 Princeville, Illinois 61559 Telephone: 309.385.46l6
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NOTICE OF WILLIAMSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE The WILLIAMSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD has passed an Ordinance establishing Prevailing wage rates for public works construction in the District to be the same as those in Knox, Peoria and Stark Counties as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so at the Williamsfield Public Library District, in Williamsfield, IL. DATED this 27th day of June, 2016 Shirley Pauer, Secretary WILLIAMSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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More reports fielded about dying oak trees By REBECCA CAMPBELL
Calls continue to come in about large, old oak trees that are in major decline or already dead. Many of these are just now showing symptoms from the severe drought of 2012. Others could have oak wilt or another oak problem. Many people feel large trees won’t be harmed by drought because they have large root systems. This is not the case. Instead we often see substantial tree dieback and death due to the drought over the next several years. The tree continues to use up reserves, and is not able to fully recover water and nutrients needed for long term growth. Many trees will take three years to die, and some will hang on until five years after the drought. As these trees decline, they are more susceptible to insect and disease infestations. We are also seeing oak wilt across Illinois. Oak wilt is a particularly threatening disease that has no complete control or cure For The Weekly Post
once the fungus infects. The fungus infects through fresh wounds through the beetle, and it can spread by root grafts between trees. The infected tree cannot be saved; but you may be able to save surrounding trees, so a positive diagnosis is important in many cases. This disease impacts oaks in the red or black oak group (pointed leaf lobes) mostly. Once infected, large trees may die within a few weeks. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be done to save many of these old trees. Some arborists are finding initial success using a growth regulator treatment on trees in decline. The growth regulator slows the tree’s output of new growth and fruit production, thus reverting its energy production back to its reserves which are so severely depleted from major weather events the past 3-5 years. Regrettably, this is a very expensive treatment without sufficient data on long-term effectiveness. Diagnosis can be done at the University of Illinois
Plant Clinic. Visit the website web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic for information on how to submit a sample.You will also find an Oak Problems fact sheet. Oak problems is the topic of an upcoming University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons Garden webinar series. Join Diane Plewa, Diagnostician at the University of Illinois Plant Clinic, as she discusses many of the common problems on oaks across Illinois. Topics will include serious diseases such as oak wilt and bur oak blight, and less serious problems like tubakia leaf spot and galls. The Webinar is July 26 at 1:30 p.m. and again July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Or you can listen to a taped version beginning the following week. For more information visit web.extension.illinois.edu/fmpt or call (309) 543-3308.
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GALESBURG – The Galesburg Civic Art Center will hold a shared exhibition of sculpture by Jaci Willis and paintings by John Weyl, in the Joanne R. Goudie Gallery through July 30. Jaci Willis resides in Peoria and is a sculptor who “applies strong direction to her work, never looking back.” clay to bronze by herself. John Weyl resides in Burlington, Iowa, and works with prints, painting, and sculpture. He is particularly known for his “Mono-Prints.” In the BLICK Gallery, winners from Battle for the Alley are on display. Galesburg Civic Art Center hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m-4 p.m. Call (309) 342-7415 or visit www.galesburgarts.org.
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OBITUARIES Diane Slone
ELMWOOD – Mary “Diane” Slone, 77, of Elmwood passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Peoria to F. K. and Mary (Herbert) Butterfield. She married R. Wayne Slone on Oct. 21, 1956, at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. He Slone survives. She is also survived by one daughter, Pamela (David) Serdar, and one son, Mark Slone; two grandchildren, Adam Serdar and Brenna Serdar; and one greatgranddaughter, Mackenzie Rae Danko. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Herb and Bill Butterfield. Diane was past president of Chapter AO P.E.O. and an Ordained Elder and past Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood where she was a member. Diane was a lovely woman who took great pride in her family and home. She cherished every accomplishment that each of them made in their lives. A funeral service was July 5 at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. Burial followed the service at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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BRIMFIELD – Connie S. Endres, 71, of Brimfield, passed away at 5:40 p.m., on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 28, 1944, in Peoria, to Endres William D. and Lois “Maxine” (Oberlander)
This Week’s Obituaries • Gene Coe, 85, Princeville • Muriel Coulter, 95, Elmwood • Letteria Diefendorf, 96, Farmington • Connie Endres, 71, Brimfield • William Henkle, 79, Farmington • Donald McKavitt, 78, Farmington • Donald Schneider, 78, Farmington • Delores J. Slater, 78, Princeville • Diane Slone, 77, Elmwood • Calvin Spencer, 88, Williamsfield • Gertrude Updyke, 94, Kickapoo • Larry Wilcoxen, 79, Farmington • Eileen Woodcock, 83, Farmington We print basic obituaries for free. Longer obituaries cost $1 per inch; $5 per picture. Call (309) 741-9790.
Folkenroth. She married Ralph W. Endres on May 28, 1967, in Elmwood, at the First Presbyterian Church. He precedes her in death. Also surviving are her three children, R. Wesley (Samantha Bolin) Endres of rural Mackinaw, Nathan Endres of rural Brimfield, and Edie (Josh) Roberts, of rural Brimfield; one brother, William (Cleo) Folkenroth, of Washington; and two grandchildren, Constance and Gus Roberts. Connie was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday, July 8, 2016, at 2 p.m., at OaksHines Funeral Home in Elmwood, with a one-hour visitation prior from 1-2 p.m. at Oaks-Hines. Burial will follow the service at the Elmwood Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to B.Y.E., Brimfield Fire Department, and S.A.M.’s Stray Animal Midway Shelter. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Muriel Coulter
ELMWOOD – Muriel J. Coulter, 95, formerly of Elmwood, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in Denver, Colo. She was born on April 2, 1921, in Peoria, to Edward and Lola (Hellrigel) Randall. She married Delmar R. Coulter, of Elmwood,
on Jan. 29, 1950, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2002, in Tucson, Arizona. Muriel is survived by one brother, Dale H. (Phyllis) Randall, of Tucson, Arizona; one son, Bruce (Teri Spector) of Denver, Colorado; two stepsons, Douglas (Marilee) Coulter, of Morton, and Barry (Linda) Coulter, of Farmington; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant brother and one sister, Mildred E. Rohman. Muriel was a 1939 graduate of Peoria High School. She served in World War II from 1943 to 1946 in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). Following the war, she worked at Caterpillar. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2016, from 3-5 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Private burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation (www.womensmemorial.org) Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Eileen Woodcock
FARMINGTON – Eileen J. Woodcock, 83, of Farmington, passed away at 6:34 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Farmington Country Manor. She was born on July 31, 1932, in Farmington to William and Selena (Raffle) Crane. She married Robert Woodcock on Sept. 2, 1951, in Farmington. He preceded her in Woodcock death on Feb. 8, 2008. Also preceding her in death are her parents, and one brother. Surviving are three sons, Roger (Vickie) Woodcock of Farmington, Randall (Teri) Woodcock of Leesburg, Ind., and Russell (Sue Ellen) Woodcock of Warsaw, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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Eileen worked as a cashier at Paul’s Supervalue. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 470 in Farmington where she was of the College of Regents, a Star Recorder, and member of the Red Hat Society in Farmington. She loved setting up on the Spoon River Drive and playing cards. Women of the Moose rites were July 6, 2016, at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington. Burial was at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left online at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Gene Coe
PRINCEVILLE – Services for have been finalized for Gene A. Coe, 85, of Princeville, who died June 16 in Peoria. Cremation was accorded and private burial of his cremains will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Roll) Coe; sister Ruth (Jay) Swaringen of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. The Cremation Society of MidIllinois Co. Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family. Condolences may be left online at csmico.com.
Letteria “Lee” Diefendorf vv
FARMINGTON – Letteria “Lee” G. Diefendorf, 96, of Farmington, died June 26. She served in World War II as a Technical Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps, and while stationed at Cherry Point, N.C., she met Edwin Diefendorf and they wed on Nov. 5, 1945. He survives. Also surviving are their five children – Joanne (Joe) Bellitto, Ed Diefendorf Jr., David (Diane) Diefendorf, Dan (Lissa) Diefendorf and Mary (Corey) Starcevich; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation rites were accorded. Her memorial service was July 2 at Oaks Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
OBITUARIES William Henkle
FARMINGTON – William C. “Bill” Henkle, 79, of Canton, stepfather of a Farmington man, died June 25 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington. Survivors include wife, Rebecca (Vercoe) Henkle; children Stacey L. Brantley of Tucson, Ariz., and Kimberly K. (Brian) Hines of Metamora; six stepchildren – Gene (Debbie) Lingenfelter of Farmington, Deirdre (Dave) Miller of Plymouth, Kirk (Karen) Lingenfelter of Raleigh, N.C., Becky Jean (Ryk) Howell of Canton, Jon Lingenfelter of Canton, and Brian Lingenfelter of Canton; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 30 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial with military honors was at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Condolences may be left online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Donald McKavitt
FARMINGTON – Donald R. McKavitt, 78, of Peoria, father of a Farmington man, died June 30 at Farmington Country Manor. Survivors include children Donnie (Kim) McKavitt of Farmington, Tina (Ted) Arndt of Trivoli, Candy Heisel of Glasford, John McKavitt of Daytona Beach, Fla., Angie Wallace of Peoria, Nissa (Dan) Myers of Peoria; sister Lorraine Brock of Henderson, Nev., 14 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were July 2 at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria with military honors. Condolences may be left online at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
Donald Schneider
FARMINGTON – Donald Wayne Schneider, 78, of Peoria, father of a Farmington man, died June 27 at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria. Survivors include son Doug (Debbie) Schneider of Farmington; daughter Julie (Chuck) Vermillion
of Peoria; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother William (Ginny) Schneider of Bartonville; and sister Andrea Schneider of Peoria. Funeral services were July 1 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with burial at Parkview Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.davison-fulton.com.
Delores J. Slater
PRINCEVILLE – Delores “Dodie” Jane Slater, 78, of Chillicothe, mother of a Princeville woman, died June 27 at Apostolic Christian Skylines Center in Peoria. Survivors include husband James W. Slater; daughter Sheree Kay Sarver (Jim) of Princeville and Brighton, Mich.; son James W. Slater Jr. (Kristina) of Belleville; grandson Dr. Brice Andrew James Sarver of Missoula, Mont.; granddaughter Lauren Kristina Jane De La Cruz (Antonia) of St. Louis; sister Caroline Walker of Peoria and mother, Blanche Brewer Cook, of East Peoria. Per her request, no public services will be held. Cremation was accorded. There will be a private family service at a later date. Entombment will be at the American Mausoleum. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
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WILLIAMSFIELD – Calvin Spencer, 88, of Palm Harbor, Fla., a Williamsfield native, died June 23. Survivors include wife Darleene (Wilson) Spencer; children Steve (Patty) Spencer of Vacaville, Calif., Pam (Ted) Huston of Macomb, and Paige Spencer (Ivan Haase) of Palm Harbor, Fla.; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Macomb – where he had a successful business career at Citizens National Bank and Four Seasons Real Estate and Insurance – at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com. More Obituaries Page 18
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First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 p.m. Sat. Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass: 10 am Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church Pastor Ken Dees 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 245-2957 Sun. Worship: 10 am
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OBITUARIES Gertrude Catherine Updyke
BRIMFIELD – Gertrude Catherine “Kate” Updyke, 94, of Wapella, mother of a Kickapoo man and grandmother of four Brimfield residents, died July 3 at Heritage Manor in Normal. Surviving are children Thomas M. (Vicki L.) Updyke of Kickapoo and Carolyn J. (Gary D.) Weakly of Wapella; six grandchildren – Stephanie L. (John C.) Baysingar, Stephen P. (Kelley A.) Updyke, Shane M. (Tammie R.) Updyke and Sean P. (Traci L.) Updyke, all of Brimfield, Andrea L. (Mark A.) Tilford of Normal and Brian D. Weakly of Wapella; 12 greatgrandchildren; sister Alice M.
Magnussen of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday (July 7) at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Wyoming. Father John Cyr will officiate. Burial will be in St. Dominic’s Cemetery in Wyoming. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Wyoming was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
Larry Wilcoxen
FARMINGTON – Larry Eugene Wilcoxen, 79, of Walnut, brother of Farmington and Laura residents, died July 2 at Heritage Health in Walnut.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Ann (Tuttle) Wilcoxen; children Ken (Sally) Wilcoxen of Princeton and Mendy (Steve) Conner of Ohio,; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers Tom (Tammy) Mattson of Farmington, Terry Wilcoxen of Laura, and Dan (Leann) Wilcoxen of Peru, and sister Lynn (Mark) Voland of Farmington. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday (July 7) and 10-11 a.m. Friday (July 8) at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial at Walnut Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.legacy.com.
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uuu If June belongs to hoops and baseball, July is the time when prep football gets busy with camps and 7-on-7 scrimmages. So let’s switch to the gridiron. ... In addition to making up a salty backcourt in hoops, Higgs and Anderson are the area’s most dangerous receivers. ElmwoodBrimfield defensive coaches still have nightmares about their game with the Farmers – and the Trojans won! ... While Caleb Gilstrap is gone at QB, Dylan Hayden knows the system and should not miss much for Farmington. ... That said, Farmers coach Toby Vallas said E-B is still the team to beat in the Prairieland Conference. “And I think Illini West is very sneaky good,” Vallas said. Remember, after battling the likes of Quincy Notre Dame and Tolono Unity for years, Illini West (aka Carthage) joined the Prairieland big-school division. So did Peoria
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Heights-Quest while Knoxville drops to the small-school side. ... Vallas said this is the first year since he’s been at Farmington that players have “really lifted hard.” He hopes added strength makes up for a surprising lack of big hosses. uuu Spent a few hours sipping and chatting with The Swami over the weekend and our resident pigskin prognosticator was foaming at the mouth to start spouting off. Here’s a sampling of the latest polemic, with records cranked out from an aged computer built in the Swami’s native Mexico: Prairieland – Elmwood-Brimfield 8-1, Peoria Heights-Quest 63, Knoxville 6-3, Rushville-Industry 6-3, Farmington 4-5. Lincoln Trail – Stark County 9-0, Kewanee Wethersfield 72, United 6-3, Princeville 5-4, Mercer County 4-5. ... As always, views of The Swami are his (or her?) own. ... Big Brad Novak has taken his 6foot-7 frame to Illinois State, leaving E-B with a hole up front, right? Yes. But even so, coach Todd
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will still be bigger on both lines this season. Big bodies are a key to E-B success and there’s no end of beef in sight. As for a season-opener at perennial power Stark County, Hollis said, “You don’t have to get the kids fired up for the first game. They know all summer what they’re preparing for.” uuu Back to hoops. There’s rumbling out there that this is the year the Elmwood girls finally beat Brimfield on the court. Those games should be very heated and interesting. ... Shaun Livingston will make $5.8 million
next year after averaging 6.3 points per game for Golden State. Scary thing is, he’s worth that chump change in the wacky world of NBA contracts. ... I remember Livingston getting a Fed Ex package of hand-painted shoes (from a major shoemaker) delivered to his hotel room at the Pere Marquette when Peoria High won its second straight Class AA title. ... Parting shot: Can’t finish this column without a shout out to my Toot’s Treats 8U baseball team. Thanks for a fun summer and good luck in the tourney boys! Contact Jeff Lampe at 2316040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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CATFISH: Bank poles work well in river curves Continued from Page 20 often surprised by the success rate they provide. Bank poles are especially effective for big flatheads. Whether using a cast net, a fly road or simple cane pole, gathering live bait in the form of shad, bluegill, small Asian carp or other baitfish is the first step to success. Remember in Illinois that bait must be collected from the same water you plan to fish. Bank poles are an almost primitive device with a very rudimentary set up consisting of a long stick, a line and a baited hook. Some consider bank poles old fashioned, but in many catfish corridors it’s still the go-to method for river rats and is gaining popularity among young anglers because of its simplicity. Be sure to tag each pole with your name and address. In some places, anything more than two rods is considered an unattended device, regardless of your proximity. Placement of bank poles is also critical. Most prefer setting bank poles in the early evening to capture the right-at-dusk feeding frenzy and to allow enough daylight to make the sets easier to place. Look for bends and curves in a river or stream. The best of these hold snags, root balls or some other
type of cover that causes a bit of a riffle and change in the current, and also gives you a pool of sorts with a good current edge. Some anglers prefer placing bank poles on the upriver side of a snag so the baits is in the current edge. uuu TIPS: Live bait is best secured to a heavy-duty circle hook that allows the bait to “swim” and to attract even more catfish. ... Cut Asian carp is rapidly replacing cut shad as the bait of choice in places where that prolific invasive carp species is found. ... Missing catfish hits? Fish with the barb of your hook exposed. You’ll get more snags but also more fish.
... After a heavy rain, focus your efforts on spots where drainage tiles, creeks, or pipes feed into a body of water. You’ll find catfish there, feeding on the worms and other delicacies washed into the lake. ... When fishing ponds or small lakes in the heat of summer, you can often catch catfish suspended off the bottom. Baits fished under a bobber work well at these times. uuu RECORD: One last thing. Todd Baumeyer is credited with catching the Illinois record channel catfish on Feb. 7, 1987, from Baldwin Lake, though at least some wonder if his 45-pound, 4-ounce catfish might have been misidentified.
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Unes signs minor league baseball deal Brimfield graduate Nick Unes recently signed a contract to play in the independent three-team United Shore Professional Baseball League. Unes signed with the Utica, Mich., team and is playing at third base. Through four games he was hitting .125. Unes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Baseball remains strong in the Unes family, as Nick’s older brother Adam Unes is an intern for the Washington Nationals, compiling analytics on the Nationals’ Triple A team.
IHSA adopts new policy for heat safety in 2016-17
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors voted to enact new heat safety
Brimfield graduate Nick Unes is playing independent minor league baseball in the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
guidelines for all IHSA postseason contests beginning with the 2016-17 school year. The policy applies only to state series contests (regionals, sectionals, supersectionals, state finals,
football playoffs), but the IHSA encourages all member schools to use the policy as their minimum standard for managing heat at athletic competitions. The policy is built upon Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) readings, which take into account factors such as humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover, in addition to air temperature. As the WBGT rises, the policy builds in different types of safety measures. For example, at a WBGT range of 80.0-84.5 degrees Fahrenheit, hosts would provide “cooling stations using methods such as ice towels,” while a WBGT range of 87.6-89.9 degrees Fahrenheit would require four separate four-minute water breaks within an hour of competition. At a WBGT of 90, all events would be postponed.
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Summer a prime time to catch catfish by hand, pole or rod Summer is the time to catch catfish. Surely you’ve heard that. In the fishing world, that’s a common refrain in July and August as the temperature increases. But it’s not so much that catfish bite better in summer as it is that most other species are not biting. With that in mind, here’s a collection of tips, anecdotes and tactics culled from issues of Heartland Outdoors magazine – a publication that’s available for free from fine advertisers across Illinois. uuu DIPBAIT: Many prefer to use stinkbait or cheese bait for channel catfish as the heat builds in summer. And there are regional differences in the Weekly Post Staff Writer
stinkbait of choice. In northeast Illinois, the stinkbait of choice is Sonny’s. Actually, that’s true in a lot of areas. But there are usually local brews that catch fish and some homemade concoctions that challenge the olfactory senses. Elmwood is blessed with its own dipbait of choice: Hoss’s Hawg Bait, the catfish-enticing concoction made fresh by Russ Nash of Elmwood (learn more online at www.hosshawgbait.com). uuu HAWGIN’: My favorite piece of advice when it comes to hawgin’ for catfish – the art of catching them by hand – came from Richie Williamson back in August of 2000 prior to a trip on the Spoon River near London Mills. “If a hole feels slimy, stay away,” he said. “There’s probably a muskrat or beaver in
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Cat crazy By JEFF LAMPE
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Carter Johnson of Princeville shows off a 14-pound, 32-inch channel catfish he caught on a live frog in his grandfather Ted Riggenbach’s farm pond last summer. Johnson is aiming for a 15-pounder this summer.
there. You mess around with those holes and you’re likely to end up with fingers that end at the knuckle.” Any wonder that hawgin’ is still a fairly cult practice, no matter how many television shows make it seem like anybody can join in.
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Rambling through gyms of central Illinois pondering if Elmwood will ever win another boys basketball regional. uuu Didn’t summer used to be a lazy time for fishing, sipping and relaxing? Not if you are involved in high school basketball. June is nuts. Mix in some baseball and there’s no time to relax. Thank goodness the grass quit growing for awhile. ... Here are some post-June Jeff conclusions. Elmwood LAMPE junior Vince Lenzi is the most improved local hoopster, Farmington senior Eric Higgs can have a major impact on games even without shooting 3-pointers and junior teammate Judd Anderson is the peskiest defender around. ... Peoria Quest is still a Class 1A hoops team, and a good one. Quest had its way with Elmwood and Brimfield this summer. ... Overall, Farmington is tops in our area, Elmwood is a year off and Brimfield, Princeville and ROWVA-Williamsfield are rebuilding. Continued on Page 18