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Thursday August 10, 2017 Vol. 5, No. 23 Hot news tip? Want to advertise? Call (309) 741-9790
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OLLI offers variety for learners age 50+ In two weeks, participants gathering on Bradley’s campus are expected to be mostly gray-haired. But the anticipated crowd of hundreds are some of the liveliest, engaged students in the area, with interests that run the gamut from behind-the-scene glimpses of the world around us to insights into history, music and more. In fact, if variety is the spice of life, By BILL KNIGHT
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – regularly attracting more than 1,000 students 50 years old and up – offers a virtual feast of zesty flavors. Michelle Riggio, associate director of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Bradley, says, “OLLI is an organization of Peoria-area residents who are at least 50 years old and want to stay vital and active as they reach and enjoy retirement.
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“The work to make OLLI happen comes from Continuing Education staff and about 400 OLLI volunteers,” she continues. “All of our instructors, facilitators, docents and moderators are volunteers – they love to teach and be surrounded by those who are passionate about learning.” The event in two weeks – OLLI’s Third Annual Trivia Night fund raiser Continued on Page 12
Pictured are OLLI learners taking part in the program’s Trivia Night last summer.
Turnover in Brimfield HS bookkeeping
ST. JUDE RUNS
By BILL KNIGHT
ELMWOOD – Eight visitors appeared at the City Council meeting on Thursday (Aug. 3), when they appealed for progress on a promised sidewalk along North Magnolia, where neighbors ranging from retirees to kids face traffic accelerating to highway speeds. Comments rekindled a discussion of budget priorities and cash-flow worries, sparking talk of balancing reserve funds for future purchases with more pressing infrastructure needs. After a spirited debate, the Council agreed on a possible way to address residents’ concerns about safety without causing undue stress on spending plans. Preliminary engineering has been completed on a 500-foot stretch of new sidewalk along the west side of Magnolia (Illinois Route 78) near the entrances to the Meadows subdivision and Maple Lane Country Club. Authorization from the Illinois Department of Transportation was received, but other expenditures have delayed the $21,000 project. “After we brought this to the
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BRIMFIELD – Brimfield High School will be replacing its bookkeeper at the end of the month and is apparently also searching for a new assistant bookkeeper. Brimfield’s office manager and bookkeeper Lynn England announced Monday that she is resigning after about 11 years on the job, according to Superintendent Robert Richardson. England’s last day is Aug. 31, Richardson said. That resignation came days after a special school board meeting on Aug. 3, during which assistant bookkeeper and high school secretary Tammy Ehnle was placed on unpaid administrative leave. That leave was effective Aug. 4, according to Richardson, though after the meeting the superintendent said, “The board took no action. She was not fired.” The board spent nearly two Weekly Post Staff Writer
Runners from the Elmwood to Peoria satellite run finish their 28-mile run into downtown Peoria on Aug. 5. A picture of Princeville to Peoria runners is on Page 8. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
Local runs boost St. Jude Telethon
PEORIA – Last weekend’s 40th St. Jude Telethon signed off with a record total $10,132,140, according to St. Jude Telethon producer Steve Shaw. And a good chunk of that came from the more than 3,200 runners involved in
36 St. Jude Runs, who combined to generate $5,208,698. Added Shaw, “$90,500 was how we rolled in 1978. The 40-year grand total is over $118 million.” Runners participated in organized satellite runs in
Elmwood, Brimfield-Kickapoo and Princeville. Elmwood’s group of 29 runners raised $26,000. Princeville had 45 runners and presented a check for $50,000 at the telethon. Brimfield’s runners generated $29,250.
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Council in May 2016, the understanding was it would be done this year,” said Southgate Drive resident John Herman, noting how active neighbors are, walking and biking along the road. “We’re requesting the Council re-commit to building the sidewalk, as was promised last year.” Others there, including Brad Crisco, Kristy Johns and Bill Frietsch, supported Herman’s comments. “It’s a safety issue; something needs to be done,” Frietsch said. “In Elmwood, when things need to be done, we take care of it. What’s $21,000 compared to a person’s life?” Alderman Nick McElroy (Ward 2), chair of the City’s Streets & Bridge fund, said, “I don’t disagree with you. I’m torn on this; my concern is the money. That’s a big chunk of money.” Fellow Ward 2 Alderman Andrew Almasi, who’s also board president of Maple Lane Country Club, supported building the sidewalk, as did Mayor Bryan Davis,
who suggested dividing the project into the $12,300 sidewalk and ADA ramp soon, and putting off the $8,600 portion for improvements to Gary Maness’ driveway where a current sidewalk ends. “We agreed to work on the driveway there to get the easement to do the other work,” said Davis, who added that he planned to confer with Maness about the schedule change before the next Council meeting. “Without the easement, we can’t construct the sidewalk.” As to broader budget questions and how to pay for the work, Council members made about $30,000 in additional cuts to preliminary numbers, including postponing restroom and concession building improvements at Sweetwater Park; reducing annual contributions to streets, water, police and parks reserve funds from more than $30,000 a year to about $15,000; and discussing the option of offering voluntary compensation time instead of overtime pay to some employees. Previous Council meetings have also considered
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options such as becoming a home-rule municipality, which would let Elmwood generate additional revenues through means such as a local fuel tax or adjusting property taxes without the tax cap it now faces. In other news: • Treasurer Dean Warner reported the City receiving two state income-tax payments totaling $42,641.45 in July, plus $13,276 in sales taxes, and the first property-tax payment of $62,455; • Police Chief Aaron Bean said officers in July had 67 incidents, made 11 stops, issued 13 warnings and 1 Notice To Appear,
and made 1 arrest; • Elmwood Economic Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dick Taylor reported receiving an application for a zoning change from R-1 Low Density Residential to A-1 Agricultural Preservation, which may be considered next month; and • the Council approved partial reimbursement for mileage for Clerk Melissa Morris to attend a function in Ann Arbor, Mich. BILL KNIGHT can be
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Of Pastor Dennis, funnels, frogs & G.O.T.
Rambling through central Illinois, pondering priests, pastors, preachers and popes. uuu I enjoy preachers – often without actually spending time in their places of worship. There’s something fun about bantering with a man of the cloth. And one of my favorite, good-natured verbal sparring partners is Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald. The longesttenured of Elmwood’s clergy, Jeff Fitzgerald has for LAMPE 42 years served the small congregation of Elmwood Baptist Church at 701 W. Dearborn St. After serving as a youth pastor in Milltown, Wisc., he learned of the Elmwood job from his mother-inlaw and, once here, never left. Dennis and wife Sharon (pictured above right) raised three children in Elmwood, had several of their 11 grandchildren return to the area and also have five great-grandchildren. This month, Fitzgerald’s tenure will come to an end as he and Sharon move to a new house in Indianapolis to be closer to their son. To celebrate their retirement, Elmwood Baptist is holding a Celebration Service on Saturday, Aug. 19. A program is at 1 p.m. with an open house from 2-4. All are welcome. A native of Estherville, Iowa, Pastor Dennis said he will miss plenty from his Elmwood experience: driving his 1947 Farmall Cub tractor in
local parades; the Fall Festival; distributing food baskets in the community; giving services at Farmington Country Manor and Country Comfort in Elmwood; Elmwood sports, especially football; baseball and softball at Sweetwater Park; and working for Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. “I love serving people,” he said. “And I enjoyed meeting my neighbors in the community.” Fitzgerald, a vice president of the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Illinois, said he welcomes letters and cards at his new home: 438 Dry Creek Circle; Indianapolis, Ind. 64321. uuu The next two weekends have to rank among the busiest of the year. Seems everybody wants to pack in a final, enjoyable activity before we get back to school. This weekend alone we’ve got Old Settler’s Days in Brimfield, Saturday’s FROG Fest at Dahinda United Methodist and Maquon’s 111th Homecoming and All-School Reunion (for information on the reunion contact Randy May at 360-4899). Next weekend brings the Harvest Home Festival in Yates City. So get your fill of funnel cakes, frog legs and carnival rides while you can, kids. School will be here soon! uuu Praise was expressed recently for Larry and Ann Mattson and the work they did to convert a tomato patch at the Williamsfield American Legion into a “beautiful wildflower
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patch.” “Take time to stop and see it and be sure to let the Mattsons know how much you enjoy it,” writes Jane Yelm. Will do! ... Kudos to Jerry “Clipper” Copple for starting his 60th year as a barber in Yates City. ... Our big tomato contest is fun, right up until I have to break the news to a cute little redhaired girl that her 2-pound tomato doesn’t quite measure up to first place. Sorry Birklee Wallace. There’s still time to bring in other big tomato entries, though. ... Parting shot: I am really enjoying Game of Thrones this season. Maybe others are, too. Sometimes, while observing local school boards and councils, it seems almost as if the elected officials are taking their lead from G.O.T. Not to the point of poisoning anybody or flying around on a dragon, but just by following that almost universal human propensity for wheeling and dealing in places where power dwells. Contact Jeff Lampe at 231-6040 or jeff@wklypost.com
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GUEST VOICES
Shutting down the American mind
“Veritas” (Goddess of Truth) is emblazoned at the center of the seal of Knox College in Galesburg, a dear college where I have taught on and off over the years. I fear the quest for truth is becoming a casualty of the forces of political correctness, accelerating snarkiness, and toxic political campaign rhetoric. As one illustration among many, the conJim servative writer NOWLAN Charles Murray was recently blocked by student protestors from speaking at a prominent West Coast university. Murray gained notoriety in the 1990s for The Bell Curve, which plowed old ground by reviewing the literature about purported racial differences in intelligence; liberals subsequently debunked his scholarship to their satisfaction. That debate will go on. It’s what the search for truth is all about. Extreme views should be tested for their merit and not put aside because they make a person intellectually uncomfortable. After all, what is radical in one decade may become mainstream the next; think
gay marriage. Snarkiness (nasty, disrespectful commentary) is another anti-intellectual behavior that tears at the roots of civil discourse. When I was young, I recall (can’t imagine I ever did this myself, of course) teens cruising on Saturday nights along downtown main streets, windows open, shouting out nasty comments to couples on the sidewalks. The teens would then speed off, smug in the security their behavior would bear no consequences. Today, social media has enabled this snarkiness to increase by orders of magnitude over those good ol’ days. Recently, I watched a live video stream on a conservative website of the debate in Springfield over whether to increase the state income tax. As one African-American female legislator spoke on the House floor, real-time comments from viewers were posted on the side of the screen. The remarks, filled with four-letter filth omitted here, were horrific. “Get out a rope.” “We need a lynch mob.” “Run the scum out of office.” “We need pitch forks and torches!” There were names attached to the comments, though I don’t
know if they were legit. Either way, the cowardly remarks were spewed out in the confidence there could be no retaliation. And snarkiness emboldens more of the same, egged on by likeminded commentary on our respective, ideologically comfortable outlets. [In the 17th Century, the memoirist La Rouchefoucauld observed that it was easier for him to find one person who had never succumbed to temptation than one who had only succumbed once.] And then there is negative political campaigning, so corrosive I think, of our democratic underpinnings. As a candidate for the legislature in the 1960s, my opponents and I would never think of advertising a critical word about the other. When I was running a U.S. Senate campaign (successful) in 1978, I recall our Washington political consultant saying that negative campaigning often created a backlash against the candidate who issued it. Not today, apparently. Ads that skewer opponents with half-truths now appear to take up most of the ad dollars. Campaigns have always been rough and tumble affairs. But the pervasive, often billionaire-fiContinued on Page 6
School funding will not solve our basic problems
Too much faith is being placed in the hope some funding policy will be agreed to by our legislators and governor to keep the schools open which will magiMit cally allow our BERES youth to be prepared for life. I hope the funding will happen, but it will not solve the basic prob-
lem we face trying to educate our youth. No new ideas for how to use the funds have surfaced. I have heard them all before, seen them tried and fail, and then found myself screaming into the abyss a basic truth: We cannot provide a program which will fit the needs of all our students as long as we concentrate on choosing specific areas to emphasize. We can prepare our students to go forward after “school days” are
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nanced attack campaigns of today seem to blot out the sun. Apologists for attack ads say they provide useful information for voters about candidates and their positions. Yet the ads collectively sour citizen perspectives on the value of voting and participating in the sullied political process. In all of this, the quest for veritas is lost. What to do? Some of the follow-
ing sound fanciful, yet we are beyond governmental solutions. First and obviously, college leaders have to take back their campuses as centers for debate of even uncomfortable ideas. Second, shoot all the political consultants (and candidates who follow them like sheep). Just kidding. Don’t want you to think I’m being snarky. Instead, quit hiring them. Third, we need a secular Great
Awakening, a la the religious movements that swept the country in the 18th and 19th centuries. Maybe Colin Powell and Laura Bush could co-chair such. Fourth, somehow fill more pews on Sunday morning. I’m not a religious person, yet the focus in most services across faiths is on loving, and could be an antidote to often hateful discourse. We must open up rather than shut down the American mind.
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OAK HILL – Brad Cornelison, 36, of Pekin was injured but otherwise escaped a fiery crash about 11:15 a.m. Aug. 4 when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving eastbound on Illinois Route 8 wrecked, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. Responding police said his SUV crossed into the westbound lane and looked to have spun across each lane of the road, striking both sides of the railroad bridge just east of here. The Blazer ended up on the south side of the highway, where Cornelison exited the vehicle, collapsed nearby, and was helped by a bystander to a safe distance from the vehicle, which caught fire. Elmwood and Brimfield firefighters responded and the blaze was extinguished, and BYE Ambulance transported Cornelison to OSF St. Francis Medical Center. In OSF, a “toxicology report came back positive for the presence of amphetamines, cocaine and THC,” said police, who charged Cornelison with Driving Under the Influence.
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PRINCEVILLE – Randy Gunter, 55, of Princeville on July 31 reported vandalism that damaged a Peoria County end-loader parked near the intersection of Smithville and Heuermann Roads in Logan Township. One bullet fired at the heavy equipment damaged a glass door and two other shots struck the body of the yellow John Deere but didn’t penetrate its metal body. Police found 40-caliber shell casings at the scene and are investigating the incident as criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing, and unlawful use of a weapon. People with information are invited to phone Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
Police reports
• Alex Cusack, 29, of Brimfield on July 31 was arrested for domestic battery and interfering with a report of domestic battery after a dispute with his girlfriend, 22-yearold Olivia Hutchison. After interviewing them, police forwarded information about the household’s situation to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, which is conducting a separate investigation. Cusack was released from custody Aug. 1, records show.
• Marcus Aldrich, 24, of Princeville on Aug. 2 was arrested for Failure to Appear at a scheduled court date for a pending Peoria County case, and he was transported to the Peoria County Jail, where he was released Aug. 2. • Ramonah Alford, 40, of Edwards on Aug. 4 was arrested by the Illinois State Police for aggravated Driving Under the Influence and aggravated DUI while license was suspended or revoked. She was transported to the Peoria County Jail. County records show that Alford has two other open DUI cases, one from 2013 and one from 2015. • John Morris, 31, of Princeville on Aug. 6 was arrested by Chillicothe police for Driving Under the Influence, battery and failing to signal, and transported to the Peoria County Jail. He was released on Aug. 6.
Deer accidents
• Aug 4: Kristopher Blayney of Princeville near the intersection of Evans Mill Road and Hassie Court in Princeville Township.
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St. John Paul II relic in area By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – St. Mary’s Church here is one of two parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Peoria to present a traveling relic of St. John Paul II, and a special Mass is scheduled for noon on Wednesday (Aug. 16). The relic is a vial of blood taken from Pope John Paul II during his hospitalization shortly before his death. It’s encased in a distinctive container shaped like a book of the Gospel, similar to the one on his funeral casket. Entrusted to Mother Adela Galindo, Foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, to bring on pilgrimage to the American continent, the relic will be available to be touched by visitors holdings rosaries and holy cards, which then become third-degree relics. The relic coming here is a second-degree relic. The Catholic Church considers first-degree relics to be physical remains of a saint, typically bones. Second-degree relics are objects or items that touched saints while they lived, such as clothing. Third-degree relics are For The Weekly Post
anything that touches other relics. The former Karol Józef Wojtyła served as Pope John Paul II from 1978 to 2005. He was beatified in 2011 and canonized (declared a saint) in 2014. “The saints are an example of faith,” says Monsignor James Kruse, J.C.L., Vicar General of the Peoria Diocese. “They teach us the ways of holiness. They right now live in heaven. “Relics are a way for us to be connected to our holy brothers and sisters,” he added. Following the Mass in Kickapoo, a time of veneration is scheduled until 3:15 p.m. “Since the beginning, the Church has upheld the practice of venerating relics,” Mons. Kruse said. “This veneration is not offering adoration or worship, which is due only to God. Veneration is the honoring, cherishing, respecting and devotion of heart given to the saints.” The only other stop of this pilgrimage in the Peoria Diocese is at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Silvis, adjacent to the Quad Cities.
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and a half hours in executive session at the Aug. 3 special meeting. “(Ehnle’s leave) will be pending until the board can take action at its next meeting,” Richardson said Monday. After the special meeting, Richardson said, “It was a misunderstanding involving funds. But there is nothing
missing, no laws were broken and I do not anticipate any police involvement.” The next school board meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. On Monday, both bookkeeping jobs were posted on the Brimfield Website under the tab for “Employment Opportunities.” Terry Towery contributed to this report.
AREA CHURCHES BRIMFIELD St. Joseph Catholic Church Father John Verrier 314 W. Clay, Brimfield (309) 446-3275 stjosephbrimfield.org Sat. Confession: 3:30-4:45 pm Sat. Mass: 5 pm Sun. Mass: 10:30 am (10 am in the summer) Daily Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod “Preaching Christ Crucified” “Liturgical & Reverential” Pastor Michael Liese 204 W. Clay St., Brimfield (309) 446-3233 Sun. Divine Service: 10 am
Brimfield E-Free Church Pastor Donald Blasing 11724 Maher Road Brimfield, IL 61517 (309) 446-3571 brimfieldefree.org Worship: 10:30 am
Sunday School: 9:30 am AWANA: Wed. 6:15 pm, ages 3-12
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EDWARDS Bethany Baptist Church
Pastor David Mustain 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 brimfieldunionchurch.org Sunday Worship: 9 am Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 pm First Sunday each month is Communion Sunday (gluten free communion offered)
DAHINDA Dahinda United Methodist Church 1739 Victoria Street, PO Box 14, Dahinda IL 61428 Church phone: 309-639-2768 Email: williamsfielddahindaumc@yahoo.com
7422 N. Heinz Ln., Edwards (309) 692-1755 bethanycentral.org 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 christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Joseph Dondanville 9910 W. Knox St., Edwards (309) 691-2030 stmaryskickapoo.org Sat. Confession: 3-3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4 pm Sun Masses: 7 & 11:00 am Mon. Mass: 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Wed-Fri. 8 am
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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
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United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor David Pyell 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
Pastor Zach Waldis 420 E. Woertz, Princeville (309) 385-4487 princevilleumc@mediacombb.net Sun. Worship: 9 am Sunday School: 10:15 am
WILLIAMSFIELD FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am
Reverend Dr. Linda Philabaun 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington (309) 245-2914 firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
New Hope Fellowship Assembly of God
Father Joseph Dondanville 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. Mass: 9 am Tues. Mass: 8 am Tues. Confession: After mass
Pastor Tom Wright 1102 N. Illinois Route 78 Farmington (309) 231-8076 Sun. Worship: 10 am Wed. Worship: 7 pm
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PRINCEVILLE Princeville United Methodist Church
St. James Catholic Church Father John Verrier Legion Road Knox Road 1450 N Williamsfield (309) 446-3275 stjameswilliamsfield.org Sun. Confession: 7:30-8 am Sun. Mass: 8 am (8:30 am in the summer)
YATES CITY Faith United Presbyterian Church Reverend Marla B. Bauler 107 W. Bishop St., Yates City (309) 358-1170 Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 10:15 am Thurs. Choir: 7 pm
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BRIEFS Brimfield’s Brian Asbell to be appointed Sheriff
PEORIA – Interim Sheriff Brian Asbell of Brimfield has been selected for formal appointment as Sheriff following a series of interviews with Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand and a selection committee made up of Republican County Board members Stephen Morris and Jim Asbell Fennel. Asbell’s appointment will be brought to the full County Board for confirmation today. If approved, Asbell will serve through the end of the sheriff’s term on Nov. 30, 2018. He has also indicated an interest in seeking election to a term in his own right. The Sheriff's Office is one of the largest departments of Peoria County, overseeing more than 175 employees. In addition to law enforcement duties primarily in unincorporated areas of Peoria County, the office is responsible for Peoria County Jail operations and security at the Peoria County Courthouse. “Mr. Asbell’s distinguished law enforcement career and commitment to Peoria County are just two of the many reasons that the committee believes he is the correct choice.” Rand said. The vacancy was created after the retirement of Michael D. McCoy on June 29. The new Sheriff must be a Republican and must reside within Peoria County.
Brian Hamby of Brimfield was the people’s choice selection last weekend during the 11th annual Brimfield Super Cruise In for Diabetes with his 1969 Dodge Charger. Organizers said nearly 200 cars showed up for the event, held in downtown Brimfield. Photo by Walt Avery.
The Princeville to Peoria St. Jude satellite run is in its fifth year and last Saturday attracted 45 runners who presented a check for $50,000. Photo by Collin Fairfield.
Arrowsmith named new Yates City village clerk
YATES CITY – At a special meeting Aug. 2, the Village Board voted to appoint Stephanie Arrowsmith Village Clerk, replacing Tom Endres, who resigned. Arrowsmith previously served as a Board member and as Clerk in 2013-
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Billtown school board names new president, tables vote on budget By JEFF LAMPE
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield School Board has its third president since April. Chuck Ingle was elected to fulfil the remainder of a two-year term as president after a 4-3 vote over Vicki Massie Monday night. In the wake of his election, Ingle changed the order of agenda items to appoint committee members. To the Finance Committee, he named chairperson April Bouchez, Massie and new board member Doug Baird, who was sworn in earlier in the evening to replace Bob Rask. Ingle also plans to add Farmers State Bank President Jennifer Beard to the committee. To the Facilities Committee he named chairperson Bryan Howard, himself, Teresa Stewart and Gregg Moore. Ingle said he would hold off on appointments for the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee until he discusses selections with Superintendent Tim Farquer. Those appointments factored in a later decision to table a vote on the 2018 budget. Ingle said board members had seen the proposed budget for “48 hours” and said that was not enough time to review the $5.2 million budget. Ingle and Baird said they preferred to have the Finance Committee review the budget and make recommendations at a special meeting on Aug. 21. “I think that will help with all the turmoil,” Ingle said. “I hope.” “I hope so, too,” Farquer said. In other action, the board: • Approved a five-year renewal of the out-of-district tuition waiver for children Weekly Post Staff Writer
of school employees. • Voted unanimously to name the new Board Room the “Dr. James Kutkat Commons Room.” Kutkat was a long-time Williamsfield superintendent who earned high praise from several in attendance. “He served our students and our community for many, many years,” Massie said. • Heard that back-to-school orientations will be held as follows: Elementary School Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.; Middle School Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; High School – Aug. 15 at 6:15 p.m. • Tabled a proposal by Gabe Secrist for a new 24x48 concession building for the baseball/softball complex until the next board meeting. • Tabled a decision on payment to Laverdiere Construction for $7,582 of work done on a Village of Williamsfield water line during the ongoing school renovation. According to Farquer, there is dispute as to whether the village approved the work. • Heard finishing touches are being applied to the office consolidation, with move-in on Wednesday. Demolition and infrastructure work is complete on the STEM Lab and cabinets are installed in a 21st Century Classroom for 2nd graders. • Hired Lori Moore as full-time cook and Rachel Kellogg as a full-time paraprofessional 1-on-1 aide. • Heard work has been done to upgrade the softball and baseball practice area and fences around the baseball diamond. • Heard PAT volunteers installed grantfunded pre-K playground equipment last weekend.
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Huge-flowered hibiscus shine in borders By RON DIETER
Whether used as a focal point or blended into a mixed border, Hibiscus moscheutos, rose mallow, with its flowers the size of dinner plates, makes a commanding presence in the summer garden. Commonly called hardy hibiscus, and sometimes perennial hibiscus, rose mallows sport the largest flowers in the hibiscus family, with huge broad blossoms measuring up to a foot in diameter. The flowers look like giant hollyhock blossoms. Rose mallows grow three to six feet high in a season and tolerate a wide range of soils. A sunny location will yield the most flowers. Once established, rose mallows are pretty tough. They’re hardy to 25 below and are bothered by few insect pests and diseases. Of course, Japanese beetles have a fondness for them, especially the flowers. I’ve seen rose mallows planted as hedges and in mass plantings. When used that way they look great while in bloom, but it’s a dull show when the flowers are absent. They’re better used as a component of a mixed border. Probably the most famous variety of rose mallow is H. ‘Lord Baltimore.’ It has elegant crimson red flowers 10 inches across, each with For The Weekly Post
five slightly ruffled overlapping petals. The shrub grows four feet tall with thick strong stems and green foliage resembling maple leaves. Its sister variety, H. ‘Lady Baltimore,’ has bright pink flowers with cherry red centers. When the Baltimore varieties hit the market back in the 1970s, other plant breeders began introducing their own variations. The Fleming brothers, a trio of perennial plant breeders from Lincoln, Neb., introduced H. ‘Kopper King.’ It has finely cut maple-like leaves with a consistent copper-red coloring and an underside of orange red. The 10- to 12-inch flowers of ‘Kopper King’ are a very light pink- almost white, with faint red veining, a bright red central eye and a showy pale yellow stamen. The plant is a compact shrub growing three or four feet tall at most. ‘Kopper King,’ with its striking foliage, would be a valuable addition to the garden even if it never flowered. Another Fleming cultivar, H. ‘Plum Crazy,’ has 10-inch plum colored flowers with very dark purple central eyes. The unusual dark purple leaves provide a complimentary background to the flowers. This variety looks good when planted with white boltonia, pink Joe Pye weed or short varieties of Russian sage. This year a new cultivar, H. ‘Ballet Slippers,’ was introduced by Walters Gardens in Zeeland, Mich.. It bears
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seven-inch white ruffled flowers with a deep red eye. The petals overlap more than those of some other varieties and each one is edged with a blush of pink. The ruffling and overlapping remind me of a petticoat. Next year, another Walters Gardens variety, H. ‘Cherry Choco Latte’ will be available to home gardeners. The flowers are a very pale pink with very heavy deep red veining and a large red eye. From a distance the flowers appear bi-colored. The foliage is a deep dark green with bronze highlights. Rose mallows are pretty easy to grow. Plant them in the spring in full sun in good soil. The crown of the plant should be at the surface of the soil, not planted deep or too high. A dose of fertilizer will give the plant a good start. Being an herbaceous perennial, rose mallow will die to the ground after the first killing frost. When this happens, cut the stems off close to the ground and apply a light mulch. Hibiscus like to sleep in and are one of the last perennials to awaken in the spring. So when you cut the plant back in the fall leave a short stem or two to mark its location. You don’t want to accidentally dig it up while planting other spring flowers. Just about the time you think your hibiscus is dead, new shoots will emerge and rapidly grow into a fine shrub.
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from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 25 at BU’s Hayden-Clark Alumni Center – has the theme “Hail, Red and White.” Emceed by Greg Batton and Dan DiOrio from WMBD-AM 1470, it’s a creative benefit, blending fun and fund raising. Registration is underway for Trivia Night and the Fall program, and OLLI’s Curriculum Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday (Aug. 16) to finalize winter offerings. Whether winter, spring or fall, typical days for classes have participants gather at Bradley’s Michel Student Center, where they visit over cups of coffee before going to their sessions. A break offers more coffee and baked goods before a second available session, followed by a hot lunch and more conversation. After a third class option and a second break with more refreshments, the AARP demographic can attend a last class. “ ‘Finding’ OLLI wasn’t difficult,” says 62year-old Keith Butterfield of Edwards. “My Mom and Dad – Mable and
George Tanner – of Yates City were already OLLI regulars, with my Dad also often participating in facilitating study groups or classes. OLLI grew out of the Bernard Osher Foundation, founded in 1977 in San Francisco. Now supporting a nationwide network serving mature adults, OLLI is featured at 120 U.S. campuses. The cost is $95, which covers 16 one-hour classes – which works out to less than $6 per class. Although OLLI in Peoria benefits from the foundation and Bradley, it’s sustained through participant fees and ongoing fund raising like the Trivia Night and a campaign through each May. Bonnie Martin, 70, of Brimfield retired from Stark County schools, where she taught 4th grade. Having attended OLLI programs for eight years, she looks forward to getting its brochure in the mail and registering online after picking from the many choices available. “As a teacher, perhaps the desire to learn is just a part of life,” Martin says.
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“When registering for classes I try to select a variety of topics, such as a class in history, music, art, science, etc. I knew others who were attending OLLI, which made getting involved easier. Now when I attend classes, I enjoy visiting with OLLI members that I have gotten to know. “I prefer the weekly classes that meet each Wednesday in April and October,” she continues.
“The variety of classes that OLLI offers would appeal to those interested in expanding their interest and meeting new people.” Dean Doughty, 74, of Brimfield, a retired Air Traffic Controller, says it was 2004 when he was encouraged to enroll, and he’s been involved ever since. “I like the fact that there are a wide range of subjects to choose from – and there are no tests at
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the end,” he says. “Some of the instructors are like me, talking about what we did in our former lives, and some are taught by persons in the area teaching about their careers. “It’s fun and informative, and I would encourage everyone to give it a try,” he adds. Charles Bush, of Edwards, a 71-yearold retired Cat accountant, says he was attracted by the “variety of topics/learning trips as well as the opportunity to see friends and meet new ones with similar interests. “Since 2009 the offerings have expanded considerably,” he adds. “Depending upon one’s interest, there are three class sessions (January, April, October), ongoing Study Groups, films and field trips averaging at least one or two per week. The total offerings are really mind-boggling.” Ethel Bermes, a Brimfield retiree from Morton Body & Equipment, marvels how easy it is for her and her husband Bill to register, and the courteous and cooperative staff and volunteers that facilitate the operation. “Our favorite is the Learning Trips both local and regional,” she says. “We are always pleased with the company spokespersons and their knowledge of the business. We enjoyed learning about and visiting area companies.” In Edwards, Butterfield – a former Journal Star reporter and General Manager of Global Business Services at Caterpillar – says helping can be just as fulfilling as going on Learning Trips or attending classes. “It’s rewarding to team with hundreds of dedicated volunteers and a high-performing Bradley OLLI staff to develop and execute programs year-round that
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serve more than 1,000 area residents,” he says. “I’ve not only renewed friendships with countless folks with whom I worked both at the Journal Star and Caterpillar, but met so many new friends who come from all backgrounds and interests within our community.” Ideas likewise percolate from ordinary people as much as “academic” sources, Riggio says. “All classes, Study Groups and Learning Trips are developed from ideas from our volunteers, and each event is evaluated by the membership, and the results are analyzed by staff and committee volunteers,” Riggio says. “We also get ideas for programming from two national networks – OLLI’s National Resource Center at Northwestern University, and the Road Scholar Institute Network – and work to find local connections to make those ideas come to life.” Indeed, offered this summer were more than 100 opportunities for “peer learning,” including Learning Trips to the Illinois National Guard, five area houses of worship, a wind farm outside Bloomington, Study Groups about the importance of the Home Front during World War II, a screening of the 2015 Oscar-winning film “Spotlight” and a discussion of journalism and “Ecosystems of Central Illinois.”` (Full disclosure: I’ve been a guest at an OLLI Study Group, conducted a class in its Literary Lions classes, and for four Wednesdays this October will teach “Baseball & the Liberal Arts.”) Readers can view the OLLI Fall guide and register for the trivia event or any program by going to bradley.edu/olli or by calling (309) 677-3900.
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ELMWOOD – Zana Fay (Bond) Beckman, 80, of Peoria, sister of an Elmwood woman, died Aug. 4 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born to Raymond and Orpha (Steele) Bond on June 4, 1937, in Delafield, Ill. They preceded her in death. Zana married Bill Beckman, the love of her life, on July 6, 1957. Survivors include daughter Brenda (Larry) Bland of Peoria; son Rob (Susan) Beckman of Mapleton; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and seven brothers and sisters: Gayle Bond of Elmwood, Gary (Tobi) Bond of Pekin, Sharon Funk of Peoria, Jerry (Karen) Bond of Texas, Debbie (John) Dorothy of Peoria, Dave (Nancy) Bond of Peoria and Linda Parker of Peoria. Zana was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Beckman; one grandson, Cpl. Benjamin Desilets of the U.S. Marine Corps; and one brother, Marvin Bond. She worked as the Office Manager at the Children’s Home in Peoria and retired in December of 1999. Funeral services were Aug. 8 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with burial at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to The Benjamin Desilets Fund at the Children's Home Association of Illinois Condolences may be left online at dignitymemorial.com.
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FARMINGTON– Nina (Tiezzi) Gray, 94, of Austin, Texas, a Farmington native, died July 28 at Querencia at Barton Creek Nursing Home. Nina was born on Feb. 2, 1923, in Farmington to Torquato and Camilla
This Week’s Obituaries • Zana Fay Beckman, 80, Elmwood • Nina (Tiezzi) Gray, 94, Farmington • David W. Hauk, 49, Elmwood • Marilyn J. Howard, 79, Elmwood • Barbara A. Reiber, 86, Williamsfield • Leonard T. Tilson, 83, Princeville
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children Caleb and Meleah Nichols; sister Christina (Matthew) Huber; the mother of his children, Melissa Hauk; and two nephews, Ethan Kenney and Connor Huber. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Hauk. A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 19, 2017, in Denver, Colo. Condolences may be left online at legacy.com
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Baccheschi Tiezzi. She married William “Bill” C. Gray on Aug. 8, 1945, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2000. Survivors include son Bill (Deb) Gray of Coal Valley, Ill.; daughter Debbie Gray (Linda Hajjar) of Austin, Texas; one grandson, Matthew Gray; one great-grandson, Major Gray; sisters Elda Graves, Virginia Laible and Shirley Kellerstrass; and numerous nieces and nephews. She retired from Caterpillar after 30 years of service and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Nina lived in Peoria until 2006 and moved to Moline before moving to Austin in 2010. A funeral Mass for Nina was Aug. 5 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, with burial at Swan Lake Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
ELMWOOD – Marilyn J. Howard, 79, of Peoria Heights, an Elmwood native, died July 29 at her home. Born April 19, 1938, in Elmwood, a daughter of Lyman and Anita (Andrews) Plumer, she married Donald William “Bill” Howard on March 1, 1959, in Trivoli. He survives. Also surviving are children LeAnn (Steve) Longo of Ontario, Calif., and Donna (Shawn) Curley of Roanoke; grandchildren, Justin, Scott and Elizabeth Curley and Nicholas and Danielle Longo; sister, Mary Sewell of Bartonville; and many nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Marjorie Grove and Robert Plumer. Funeral services were Aug. 3 at Clary Funeral Home in Peoria, with interment at Trivoli Township Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
ELMWOOD – David William Hauk, 49, of Lochbuie, Colo., formerly of Elmwood, died July 23 at Denver Health Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident July 3. Born Jan. 22, 1968, in Peoria to William and Joyce (Mills) Hauk, he is survived by his parents; son Elliott Hauk; daughter Emariah Hauk; stepdaughter Jessica (Robert) Nichols; stepson Taylor Vandervort; grand-
WILLIAMSFIELD – Barbara A. Reiber, 86, Galesburg, a Williamsfield native, died Aug. 1 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg. Born July 12, 1931, in Williamsfield, the daughter of Carl and Eva (Sopher) Leng, Barbara graduated from Williamsfield High School and worked for many years as a secretary for State Farm Insurance. Barbara married George H. Reiber Jr. on Jan. 6, 1952, at First Methodist
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Elmwood OKs B.Y.E. zoning By JEFF LAMPE
ELMWOOD – One possible hurdle is gone in B.Y.E. Ambulance Service’s search for a home. At its Tuesday meeting, the Elmwood Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for transitional buffer yard requirements and landscape requirements for a proposed ambulance facility at the Here We Grow Nursery property at 807 W. Main St. B.Y.E. has agreed to build a sixfoot privacy fence as a buffer along much of the east side of the property, which is next to a residential property. A smaller, 4-foot For The Weekly Post
fence would be built along the rest of the east side. “(B.Y.E.) wanted to make sure they didn’t have any obstacles with zoning,” explained Dick Taylor, Elmwood’s economic development director. “It’s a very good location for them and the visibility they will have in the community is also a plus.” B.Y.E. has to finalize funding for the project (at right), which involves constructing a larger building behind the Here We Grow structure – which would be an office and used for training. The larger building would house ambulance bays and staff quarters.
OBITUARIES Church in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 2012. Survivors include children Marty Reiber of Oneida, Jim Reiber of Galesburg, Terry (Larry) Cross of Henderson, Cindy (Bruce) Quarterman of Galesburg, and Gary Reiber of St. Cloud, Fla.; six grandchildren, Craig (Stephanie) Reiber, Christy Reiber, Cody Reiber, Elyse Quarterman, Caitlin (Philly) Baughman and Branden Reiber; and five greatgrandchildren, Graham, Braxten, Kohyn, Elizabeth, Parker. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with HurdHendricks Funeral Home and Crematory in Knoxville. Condolences may be left online at hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Leonard T. Tilson
PRINCEVILLE – Leonard T. Tilson, 83, of Princeville died Aug. 3
at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Leonard was born on Feb. 16, 1934, in Essex Township, Stark County, the son of Elmer and Edna (Cornall) Tilson. He married Mary Jane Robbins on Nov. 19, 1953, in Wyoming. She survives. Survivors include his children Robin (James) Gleason of Round Rock, Texas, Jayne (Chris) Pimlott of California and James (Evelyn Francisco) Tilson of Peoria; four grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Homer (Sue) Robbins of Princeville and Stephen (Maria) Robbins of Florida; four sisters-in-law, Bonita (Eugene) Brailey of Nashville, Tenn, Judy (Mike) Fesler of Danville, Iowa, Edith Robbins of Orville, Ohio, and Pat Robbins of Dunlap; and many nieces and nephews. Leonard was a disabled U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany.
He owned and operated Tilson’s Services for many years. Leonard was a life member of the Princeville American Legion Post 248, Princeville Lion's Club 38248, Princeville Village Board for 12 years and Sheets Cemetery Board for many years. He also was a member of Princeville United Methodist Church for many years, assisting with the construction of the new church building. Funeral services were Aug. 8 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville, with burial at Sheets Cemetery in rural Wyoming, with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Akron-Princeville Ambulance Service or St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Condolences may be left online at www.haskellhott.com.
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Princeville accepts bids for street work By BILL KNIGHT
PRINCEVILLE – Progress is being made on projects resurfacing streets and replacing a water main on Cottage Grove Avenue. The Village Board on Monday approved a bid from Illinois Road Contractors of Jacksonville, for $29,991.20 for oil and chipping various streets and OK’d a payment of $203,284.71 to Walker Excavating of Kickapoo for the completed work on the water line. “That oil and chipping bid was the For The Weekly Post
lowest – about 30 percent under the engineers’ estimate,” said Village President Jeff Troutman. “The watermain job still has minor work remaining, about $500 worth.” In other news, • the Board unanimously approved Troutman’s appointments of Lisa Hughes and Jake Wilson to the Zoning Board; • residents complained of a nuisance property with tall weeds, but the owner of the lot had already been notified of a violation and the Municipal Code Officer is monitoring
the cleanup underway; • action on buying a new computer and printer for the office was tabled while additional information is gathered; and • the Aug. 22 meeting is scheduled to have a presentation from Ameren on a low-cost program for municipalities to upgrade street lighting, and also may feature a discussion on a feasibility study for replacing some of the sewer plant on the southwest side of town. BILL KNIGHT can be reached at bill.knight@hotmail.com.
Williamsfield tables actions on renovations By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Village Board on Monday postponed action on repairs to Village Hall while other priorities demand attention and investment, and Board members in closed session discussed School District 210’s request for the Village to help pay for some costs there, but no decision was made. The Village Hall, especially inside, needs renovating, but that was put on hold while local stormdrain issues remain, according to Board member Connie Wight. “One storm drain has For The Weekly Post
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been cleaned out, and it made a big difference, but there’s another one that needs work, so we just decided that was a priority at this point,” she said. Costs the school seeks assistance with are still under consideration by the Board, she said, but discussions with the school board may be necessary first. More than $7,500 in unexpected bills were forwarded to the Village for the installation of a water meter at the school, including $4,850 from Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, $2,240.50 from JP Benbow Plumbing &
Heating of Galesburg, and $492.12 from HD Supply of Atlanta, Ga., said Village Clerk Tori Courson. The Board also voted to
reschedule its next meeting to Tuesday, Sept. 5 due to Labor Day.
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NOTICE UNDER ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME ACT STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF PEORIA To Whom It May Concern: Public Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of July, 2017, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," a Certificate of Ownership of an Assumed Name Business was filed with the County Clerk of Peoria County, stating that MARK L. RHEA intends to transact, or is transacting business in Peoria County, State of Illinois, under the assumed name FARM CARE, with the place of business located at 101 S. Magnolia St., Elmwood, Illinois 61529. The true name and address of the owner is: Mark L. Rhea, 404 South 1st Street, Camp Point, Illinois 62320.
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Fort Street resurfacing gets OK from state By BILL KNIGHT
FARMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation has notified the City of the state’s approval of milling, cracksealing and seal-coating on West Fort Street, a project the City Council OK’d in March, when they estimated a cost of about $116,000. “We had to jump through a lot of hoops [including] ADA ramps,” said Public Works Superintendent Dave Ehler. “It’s finally getting there.” For The Weekly Post
Ehler and Streets/Sidewalks/Garbage chair Matt Ulm both said bid numbers from contractors might be available by the next council meeting on Aug. 21, after which a work schedule will be set. The project is planned to be funded by Motor Fuel Taxes. Ehler also reported that the City’s well No. 1 didn’t pass recent inspections, so it’s out of service. “It’s not affecting local water,” he said. “There’s nothing wrong with the R/O [reverse osmosis sys-
OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, AUG. 13 - 2-4 pm NEW PRICE! 356 E. Vine, Farmington - $114,900 3 BR/1.5 BA Move in ready Ranch w/ att. garage. Full basement w/bath. OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, AUG. 13 - 2-4 pm NEW LISTING! 159 N. Cone, Farmington, $94,900 3 BR / 3 BA Great location, move in ready. Large Garage. NEW LISTING! 4826 S. Oak Grove Rd, Trivoli - $99,900 3 BR Home sitting on 2.6 acres, secluded with many possibilities. 473 S. Apple, Farmington - $88,000 367 E. Fulton, Farmington - $82,900 60 S. Cedar, Farmington - $62,000 35413 Newcomb Rd., Middlegrove - $34,900 PENDING: 108 E. Main St., Yates City
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Retiring Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell receives a plaque for his years of service. Photo by Bill Knight
tem].” Two attempts to use chlorine didn’t solve the problem, so workers are pulling the well and examining the well casing. In other business, Mayor Kent Kowal nominated, and the Council unanimously approved, Joey Boggs to replace Kim Gilstrap, who resigned last month, as a Ward 1 Alderman. He’ll probably take office this month and finish the term, which expires in April 2019. In other news, • with Council approval,
July 2017 Peoria/Knox/Fulton County Real Estate Transactions Date Address Amount Grantor/grantee July 3 11220 N. Park Ridge Dr., Princeville $497,000 Robb / Harrigan July 5 510 N. Hickory Run, Elmwood $193,500 Monge / Mackie July 5 233 N. Galena Ave., Brimfield $180,000 Johnson & Miller/ Bowman July 5 6402 W. Callahan Ct., Edwards $339,900 Ironwood Homes / Gehlbach July 10 321 Glen Oak Ct., Dahinda $385,000 Witter Trust / Bates July 10 120 N. Santa Fe Ave., Princeville $68,500 Werneburg / Whittaker July 10 14424 W. Laura Rd., Princeville $180,000 Saal / Theobald July 11 406 Norman Dr., Williamsfield $137,000 Farmers State Bank / Tucker July 11 6801 N. Buckeye Dr., Edwards $270,000 Steele / Jesudas July 11 10117 W. Route 150, Edwards $71,500 Davis / Hamm July 12 6820 N. Water Oak Dr., Edwards $345,000 Armstrong Builders / Hurt July 13 6424 N. Koerner Rd., Edwards $56,350 Marquis & Terrano / Lattimore July 14 9900 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Brimfield $240,000 Haley / Reed July 14 604 W. Main St., Princeville $133,000 Masching / Gilroy July 17 513 N. Hickory Run, Elmwood $252,000 Heiman / Centers July 17 208 W. Cedar St., Elmwood $128,500 Spafford / Grow July 18 2017 Knox Rd 1400N, Dahinda $220,000 Rask / Foster July 18 136 Oakview Ct., Dahinda $277,000 Dennis / Rask July 19 1502 Knox Rd 1550N, Dahinda $177,500 Alderson / Scott July 20 W. Route 90, Princeville $801,600 Laura Harvest/Wieland family partnership July 20 17 Parkwood Circle, Dahinda $207,000 Bond Properties / Turnbull July 20 208 N. Ivy St., Elmwood $163,000 Eagle / Gillum July 24 17411 W. Oak St., Brimfield $114,850 Sharp / Sharp & Beattie July 24 208 N. Holly St., Elmwood $117,900 Graves & Ferro / Cisel July 25 6803 N. White Fir Dr., Edwards $265,000 Lin / Ramoju July 25 217 N. Jackson St., Brimfield $155,000 Marshall, Bachner, Boland, et. al. / Hasty July 27 16600 N. Elliott Rd., Princeville $382,000 Morphew, et. al. / Doscotch NOTE: Listings reflects minimum of $40,000 for sale of residence, but not for land. SOURCE - Counties.
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Kowal appointed Alderman Terry Dicks and new Farmington School District Superintendent Zac Chatterton to the Community and Economic Development Commission (CEDC), replacing Gilstrap and John Asplund, who left to be Galesburg Superintendent; • Farmington Police reported 27 reports in July, with 44 traffic stops, 6 property crimes, 4 crimes again people, 14 ordinance violations and 9 arrests, according to incoming Police Chief Chris Darsham; • the Council OK’d “end-zone bonfires” at Jacobs Park after five home Farmington football games this fall, and approved the Knights of Columbus soliciting donations at Main and Fort Streets Sept. 1516 for its Tootsie Roll fund raiser; and • Kowal presented two certificates of appreciation, one to Gilstrap for “six years of dedicated service to Farmington,” and the second to retiring Police Chief Carl Powell for five years of his “leadership, expertise and assistance” to the community.
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PEORIA COUNTY REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION OF 5.5 ACRES AND HOME The following very nice property and personal items will be sold on location at 8812 W Schmitt Ln. Edwards, IL 61528. Take Rt. 150 east from Kickapoo, IL 1 mile, then turn S. on Gilles Rd. approx. 1.5 miles to Schmitt Ln., then follow the blacktop road around curve to the right to sale site, on
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2017 AT 12:00 NOON (PROPERTY SELLS FIRST) NOTE: This is a very condensed ad. Full ad is at www.folgerauction.com. Pictures online and FACEBOOK. REAL ESTATE: This ideal property consists of just over 5 acres, a nice ranch style home and a 2.5 stall unattached garage w/another 1 stall garage built on. Upstairs consists of nice kitchen and dining area, fireplace, living room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. A walk out finished basement consists of nice utility room, bedroom/office, bathroom and family room w/fireplace. The yard is beautifully maintained. Just minutes from Peoria, this is a very desirable property. Terms are 10% down the day of sale, with the full balance due at closing in approx. 30 days. A contract will be signed and binding day of sale. TAHOE, JD MOWER, OUTDOOR AND TOOLS: 2003 Tahoe LTD 1500 4 x 4 w/113,700 miles (loaded, trailer package, good Cooper tires, metallic Saddle Brown, 4 door, dealer serviced, runs great)—JD 455 60” riding mower w/2107 hrs. (3 cyl., 22 HP, bar tires, rear wheel wts., hyd. lift and valves, liquid cooled diesel, good clean mower)—good Swisher Trim Max 6.5 HP push type weed eater—like new JD 4’ pull type lawn sweeper w/bagger—nice rubber tired 2 x 4 metal wagon—JD rubber tired metal tilt lawn cart—good hayrack on gear—like new Troy-Bilt Colt FT front tine rotor tiller (208 cc overhead valve motor)—rubber tired lawn spreader—6’fiberglass step ladder—Snap-On 2 ton floor jack—3 new porch posts--plastic gas and diesel containers—5 sheets drywall—Craftsman 2HP planer—NB sensor probe—Air nail gun—craftsman and other hand tools of all types—lawn and garden tools—Coleman propane lantern—new bolts, cords, wiring, hardware, chemicals, cleaners, paint, etc.—power and hand tools—jointer—Craftsman 150 drill press, 10” radial arm saw--wood lathe—NB router—Shriner parade and other saddle—20 gallon air comp.—Linc welder on cart (AC 225 AMP)—400 gallon water tank— steel posts—carts—rolls of elect. wire—cattle Ralgro implant guns—#50 hand wts. (Ford)—grill and lawn items—much more. TAHOE WILL SELL AROUND 1:30. ANTIQUES, JEWELRY AND COLLECTIBLES: Chauffer pins and Cat. metal badges from 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s— 1925 Pabst Breweries (Peoria) metal badge—1916 Western Powdermill (Edwards/Olin IL) photo rama and 1942 picture of Powdermill workers--old Halloween, holiday, Taft, black mem., local and other postcards—1917 picture of Walnut Creek Milling Co. delivery truck—few Indian points--old tin types and other photos—album of Peoria clipping and adv. (Bar X Ranch Rodeo and more)—1886 Distillery ledger—1924 1st Nat. Bank of Peoria calendar—1968 ISSHA 10K horse pin—Camp Grant 1938 enlistment papers—Eisenhower signed White House correspondence—1900 IL Mem. Day program—WW11 Airforce wings—1920’s Edwards, IL class picture— 1905 Peoria DH Baldwin calendar—other local adv.—approx. 50 sterling women’s rings—10K 24 stone garnet ring—coll. of antique cameos of all types (Lg. gold cameo ring)--.925 and garnet peacock brooch—nice women’s 17 Jewel pocket watch—10K Black Hills gold earrings—heavy .925 necklace and bracelet—other costume jewelry—lg. set of American Fostoria (8 piece set w/ serving pieces)—C & I pieces—Olympia beer sign-Uncle Remus, Goldens, Disney and other 45s w/jackets—78’s in jackets and sets—LPs—#19846/29500 Night on the Town Terry Redlin print—framed Norm Rockwell 4 print picture--#587/2500 John Ruthman duck print— Bill Corins oil beach painting—old hardbacks—WW11 coll. of Time-life books—other WW11 books and tapes— Ford tractor shop manuals (501-901)--few Franciscan dishes—Western buttermilk/poultry feeder—crock with lilies and other pottery—misc. dishes and glass—old elect. equip. (CRT tester, color generator, etc.)—sheet music--metal desk out of old Bell Tel. office—doilies and linens—WM lg. compote—WM lovebirds on nest— other milk glass—misc. china and lead crystal pieces—much more. FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD: New cherry queen size bed with drawer base and headboard, matching lg. dresser w/mirror, lingerie chest of drawers and nightstand—48” LG flat screen w/ attaching stand—like new Thomasville parlor couch (cream)—new suede rocker swivel recliner—nice cherry wood dining table and chairs w/matching hutch--other chest of drawers, hutch, curio and misc. furniture pieces—lg. locker unit and files— new baseboard hot water heat units—racks and storage units—chairs and stools—table and chairs—nice sofa table—ant. fern stand—Maytag Plus white refrigerator w/bottom freezer—flat top electric Spectra stove—Kenmore washer and electric dryer—Kitchenaid stand mixer w/grinder—lights, bulbs, dishes, roasters, casseroles, cookbooks, pictures, and other kitchen and household—Sun Splash Refresh full length lamp w/timer—misc. items. JEANNETTE SHYNK – SELLER FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. – WILLIAMSFIELD, IL (JIM FOLGER AND JIM GIBBS) – PH. 309-368-6314 Ph. 309-337-2150 • Email: cat.2009@hotmail.com Terms are cash, check or credit card. Number system used. Lunch served. ATTORNEY FOR SELLER - BILL KELLY - PH. 309-674-4565
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIE: What 1980s movie had the tagline, “One man’s struggle to take it easy”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the largest of the Great Lakes? 3. MUSIC: How many notes are in the military bugle call “Taps”? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only American president born on July 4? 5. EXPLORERS: What European explorer discovered the Grand Canyon? 6. FLAGS: What kind of tree is featured on Lebanon’s flag? 7. BUSINESS: What firm was originally known as the National Biscuit Company? 8. TELEVISION: Who starred as Kunta Kinte in the original miniseries “Roots”? 9. ANATOMY: What is the normal temperature of the human body in Celsius? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: At which school are Rhodes scholars invited to study?
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Illinois sets 2017-18 waterfowl season dates
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 201718 seasons. The seasons include 60-day duck seasons in each of the state’s four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the North and Central zones (15 days in September, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of “regular” goose season), 99 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Central Zone, and 87 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Zone. Goose season lengths are shorter in the South Central and South zones to coincide with duck season dates and to match hunter preferences. The 2017-18 dates are the second year of a five-year plan that was developed in 2015. The early Canada goose season is Sept. 1-15 with a daily limit of five and a possession limit of 15 geese in the North and Central zones, and
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a daily limit of two and a possession limit of six geese in the South Central and South zones. Illinois’ statewide teal hunting season is Sept. 9-24 with a daily limit of six and a possession limit of 18. Shooting hours start at sunrise (½ hour later than regular season) until sunset. The daily duck bag limit is six (6) and may include no more than four (4) mallards (two hens), three (3) wood ducks, three (3) scaup, two (2) redheads, two (2) black ducks, two (2) canvasback, one (1) pintail, and one (1) mottled duck. The daily bag limit of mergansers is five (5), only two of which may be hooded mergansers.
Youth Hunt: Oct. 14-15 Duck: Oct. 21 - Dec. 19 Canada Goose: Oct. 21 - Jan. 18 North Zone
Youth Hunt: Oct. 21-22 Duck: Oct. 28 - Dec. 26 Canada Goose: Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 - Jan. 31 Central Zone
South Central Zone
Youth Hunt: Nov. 4-5 Duck: Nov. 11 - Jan. 9 Canada Goose: Nov. 11 - Jan. 31
Youth Hunt: Nov. 11-12 Duck: Nov. 23 - Jan. 21 Canada Goose: Nov. 23 - Jan. 31 South Zone
Snow Goose and White-Fronted Goose Season Dates North Zone
Snow Geese (Regular): Oct. 21-Jan. 18 White-fronted Geese: Oct. 23-Jan. 18
Snow Geese (Regular): Oct. 28 Jan. 31 White-fronted Geese: Nov. 5 - Jan. 31 Central Zone
Snow Geese (regular): Nov. 11 Jan. 31 White-fronted Geese: Nov. 11 Jan. 31 South Central Zone
Snow Geese (regular): Nov. 23 Jan. 31 White-fronted Geese: Nov. 23 Jan. 31 South Zone
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FOOTBALL: Farmington has 78 players out Continued from Page 20
they qualify. ElmwoodBrimfield (enrollment 438) and ROWVA (455) will be 3A teams while Princeville (227) is a 1A squad. Serious talk about playoffs is a way off now, though coaches have been pleased with turnout.
Farmington leads with 78 players out while Elmwood-Brimfield had 70 at its first practice and Princeville attracted 50 to the gridiron. Farmington has a home opener against Mercer County Aug. 25 and will be looking to replace the prolific QB-wideout com-
bination of Dylan Hayden and Eric Higgs as well as the bulk of its linebacking corps. E-B opens at home on Aug. 25 against Stark County in a 7 p.m. game with big holes to fill on both lines, at running back and at linebacker. Princeville opens the
year on the road at Lewistown hoping to build on a 4-5 campaign that saw plenty of underclassmen see significant varsity action. ROWVA starts on the road at Abingdon-Avon and will be happy to welcome back gifted running back Bret Woodside.
Coaches urged to submit info While the start of football, cross country and volleyball seasons are more than a week away, sports activity is heating up. Golf teams can start play today and junior high softball has already begun. We will be printing high school sports previews in the weeks to come. High school coaches are encouraged to email information about their teams to jeff@wklypost.com. The first prep volleyball contests and cross country meets can be held Aug. 21. Alumni Awards – Several awards were given after Elmwood-Brimfield’s 4438 alumni football win at Farmington. Offensive MVPs were Ian Swindler (E-B) and Corey Dawson (Farmington); Defensive MVPs were Cotyjo Milliman (E-B) and Gavin Garcia (Farmington). By Weekly Post Staff Reports
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Among the sights and sounds of the first day of football practice were likely starting quarterback Hayden Bradt passing the ball for Farmington (top left) and Elmwood-Brimfield coach Todd Hollis (at right) outlining Stark County offensive plays in preparation for the Trojans’ season opener Aug. 25. Photos by Collin Fairfield and Jeff Lampe
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Football begins Countdown to Aug. 25 opener underway By JEFF LAMPE
While two-a-days are a thing of the past and the weather was unusually pleasant this week, there was still plenty of sweating going on at local football fields. High school practice started, officially, on Monday. After a summer of seven-on-sevens, camps and “unofficial” practices, players got to spend time under the watchful eyes of their coaches with just two weeks until opening day. The season opens Friday, Aug. 25, and Weekly Post Staff Writer
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Farmington is viewed by many as the top local team after posting an 11-1 mark last fall and reaching the Class 3A quarterfinals. This year there’s even an outside chance the Farmers (enrollment 413) could drop into Class 2A for the playoffs. From 2009-13, the cutoff number ranged from 419-454. But for the last three years, the 2A/3A tipping point has been from 382 to 407. There’s no doubt about playoff placement for the other area teams, should Continued on Page 19