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Farmington to vote again on energy supplier By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – Farmington residents soon may see savings on their electrical bills if they pass a referendum proposed for the second time this year. The measure, which will be on the November ballot, was considered by residents of Cuba and Farmington in March. If passed, the city would enter into a collective of municipalities and small busiFor The Weekly Post
nesses that would allow them to purchase electricity in bulk, resulting in lower prices. The Farmington City Council waived the second reading of an ordinance to place the measure on the ballot on Aug. 4. The ordinance passed unanimously. “We are pretty proud of the fact that we have brought to our communities some of the lowest rates,” Reg Ankrom of SIMEC Illinois told the council. “People really are guaran-
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teed the lowest price that the market provides in Farmington.” SIMEC, an energy consulting firm in Quincy, approached the city in late 2013, said Farmington City Manager Rollen Wright. The council considered pro-
posals from two other firms, but chose SIMEC. When voters went to the polls during the spring election, Cuba residents passed the referendum to join the electrical aggregate. The Farmington vote, however, ended in a dead tie, so the measure failed. “We had to go with the no votes,” Wright said. Should the referendum pass in November, SIMEC will seek alternative energy suppliers for the residents and small busi-
nesses of Farmington to find the lowest price. While the city may, under this measure, no longer purchase energy from Ameren, Farmington’s participation will not affect local Ameren employees. Ameren still will provide distribution services to the city, and also will perform maintenance and respond to electrical outages. Since 2010, when Illinois lawmakers passed legislation Continued on Page 3
Peoria County EMA changes costing staff
LODGING AT A LANDMARK
By BILL KNIGHT
BRIMFIELD – The 17-year Weather Spotter who first saw the 2010 tornados that ripped through the area, called the National Weather Service to issue a warning, and initiated local sirens is one of several who have recently resigned in a dispute with Peoria County and its Emergency Management Agency. Bill Atwood of Elmwood said he quit in response to changes in EMA leadership, the apparent suspension of the 14-member Underwater Rescue Team, and uncertainty ahead. “I just got tired of the rumors and worried about its funding and leadership and what’s going to happen,” said Atwood, 62. “It’s drug on and drug on. The direction it’s going is not good. The whole thing’s crazy.” Atwood is one of several resignations or sudden early retirements tied to a shakeup in the County’s EMA, which includes the all-volunteer Underwater Rescue Team – the “Dive Team” – and Weather Spotters. “We have received resignations from Weather Spotters,” said County Administrator Lori Curtis Luther, “and I am unclear about the rationale since the only change was to direct staff to seek input from the Weather Spotters to develop standard operating procedures for activation under the threat of severe weather.” For The Weekly Post
Janet and Eric Windish have opened the Parkside Bed & Breakfast at 215 W. Market Street in Yates City. The building first opened 110 years ago as the American Hotel. Photo by Keith Butterfield.
Stars aligned for new Yates City B&B By KEITH BUTTERFIELD
YATES CITY – Janet Windish would agree with the old saying that sometimes the stars align. She might also add: “If a cardinal appears.” The somewhat mixed-metaphor bottom line explains how Janet and her husband Eric culminated a dizzyingly busy five months with their mid-May opening of the Parkside Bed & Breakfast at 215 W. Market Street here. For The Weekly Post
First, the stars aligning part: The opening returned the 110-year-old Yates City landmark to its hotel and hospitality roots, and for Janet, work she thoroughly enjoys. “I really liked meeting the guests and the whole experience,” she says of her several years of managing another nearby Yates City B&B – the Sister House B&B west of town. “It was great to meet people from so many different places, get to know a little about them, and cook for them
and see their faces as they enjoyed the food and hospitality.” Aligning the stars also required alignment between the Windishes and another Yates City resident, Lee Lopeman, who recently purchased the building often referred to as “the old hotel” by long-time residents. The purchase came after years of private ownership during which the two-story brick building served as private residences and apartments. Continued on Page 8
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Meanwhile, Brimfield Fire Chief James Bennett – who briefly addressed the Aug. 11 County Board meeting and requested Board members look into the situation – said he was asked if the Brimfield Community Fire Protection District would take over the Dive Team. “[County Board member] Brad Harding (RDist. 16) and Andrew Rand (D-4) both asked me if we’d take over the Dive Team,” Bennett said. “If that’s the case, I’d have to discuss anything like that with our three Trustees and see what the County would
give us in terms of assets, records, what they’re willing to fund to bring training up to speed from that day forward. We all rely on volunteers, but [also] are professional in how we work. “We haven’t received any kind of proposal.” Luther said the County is unclear on which Dive Team members are properly trained. “Confirmation of certifications was only readily available for roughly half of the individuals,” she said. “No formal recommendations have been made regarding the volunteer Dive Team as a thorough analysis is still underway” Luther said. “One option may be for another organization to sanction the team if such an entity
expressed interest.” Rand told the County Board that discussions have occurred about the Dive Team and he expects a report to be presented to the Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Courts Administration Committee in September. That committee meets 3 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 26) and Sept. 23. “In the meantime – and since 2010 – the City of Peoria Fire Department, with additional equipment housed at the Chillicothe Fire Department, has been effectively providing underwater rescue and recovery services for all of Peoria County,” Luther said. Brimfield’s Bennett doesn’t see that as practical from a geographic standpoint.
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“The county is required to have a Dive Team,” he said. “The City [of Peoria] is not – and they’re a long way from Laura, Ill. That’s a 30- or 40-minute trip for them.” The Dive Team, formed in 1973, trains monthly and houses its equipment south of Kickapoo on Civil Defense Road, where Brimfield currently is responsible for retrieving the EMA trailer if they receive a mutual-aid request. “We’ve been told the EMA will be taken over by the Sheriff or the Health Department or someone else,” Atwood said. “I hate it; I’ve lost sleep over it.” Bennett said, “A good question for the County is: ‘Why, all of a sudden?’ Weather Spotters are important. They spot storms, follow them, check alarms. Everybody’s replaceable, I guess, but EMA is losing years of experience. It’s not good.” Atwood agrees. “We’re not just a bunch of goofy guys chasing storms,” he said.
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s Fish Fry – Fish fry Sunday (Aug. 24) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williamsfield Legion Hall.. s Heritage Days – Hanna City Heritage Days carnival Aug. 22-23. Race, food, carnival, music and more. Call Laurie Whitmore at (309) 565-7217. s Memorial Dedication – A dedication ceremony for the Revolutionary War Soldiers’ marker in Princeville Cemetery is Saturday (Aug. 23), 11 a.m. s Tractor Pull – Small Town Tractor Pull is at Laura Saturday (Aug. 23) rain or shine. Pulling starts at 9:30 a.m.
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s Farmers Market – Fresh produce and bakery goods on sale at a farmer’s market today (Aug. 21) from 4-7 p.m. at s Sign Language – Learn Sign Language August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at MorriBrimfield Public Library. son and Mary Wiley Library, Elmwood. s Free Bread – Bread available every Email elmlib@elmnet.net to register. Friday, 10 a.m. at Elmwood Methodist Those attending park on Althea Street. Church. s Italian Fest – Aug. 30 at Jacob’s s Craft Night – Ladies Craft night Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at MorPark in Farmington. rison and Mary Wiley Run, walk, authentic Publicize Your Event Italian food all day, Library, Elmwood. Call us at (309) 741-9790 bocce ball, bags, beer, s Hunters Safety – or email information about Hunters Safety Course live entertainment all your upcoming event to Aug. 21-22 from 5-10 day, contests and fun for martha@wklypost.com. p.m. at Maple Lane the whole family. New Country Club, Elmthis year a Cruise-In wood. Dinner provided. Call (309) 742starting at 6 p.m. 2141. s Book Babies – Sept. 2 10:30 to 11 s Trivia Tuesday – Test your trivia a.m. Brimfield Library for children ages knowledge Aug. 26 at Kickapoo Creek 0 to 3 year olds. Winery. Doors open at 6 p.m. Top 3 s Fall Festival – The annual Elmwood teams receive prizes. Fall Festival is Sept. 4-6 in Central Park. s Book Club – Club meets Aug. 26 at s Ag Festival – Williamsfield FFA has Brimfield Library 1 to 2:30 p.m. its annual Ag Festival Sept. 7. Event ins Play Group – Group meets Aug. 27 cludes kid’s games and a pie-cooking from 9 to 10 a.m. at Morrison and Mary contest.
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allowing municipalities to bid out their electrical supplies, more than 600 communities and some 3 million individual customers have taken advantage of lower rates, according to SIMEC. “Even though we’re probably one of the last communities in central Illinois to participate” in electrical aggregation, Wright said, “I truly don’t think that people knew what it (the March referendum) was about.” Wright said there were a couple other issues on the March ballot in Fulton County, and residents may not have been as informed about the aggregation as the city would have liked.
Cuba residents have seen a roughly 7 percent savings on their monthly bills since joining the aggregate in March. “I think, some years ago, a resident could see $300 or $400 savings over the course of a year,” Wright said. But since overall energy prices have decreased, “now you’re going to look at saving maybe 60, 80 bucks.” Regardless, Wright said, passage of the measure will save people money. Even if Farmington as a whole approves joining the pool, individual residents still can opt out of participation. “It’s not something they have to participate in,” Wright said.
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Rambling through central Illinois pondering bad luck. uuu While a Main and Magnolia corner development has stalled in Elmwood, the idea of a Subway franchise in town is not dead. Interestingly enough, the latest possible location Jeff would not reLAMPE quire a drivethrough. Stay tuned. ... Farmington is set to open its Community Learning Center at the municipal building at 322 E. Fort St., with the first classroom opening in September. The first class is on Microsoft Office software and will be free to the public. Funded by a $63,800 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the center is designed to help Farmington residents find jobs. ... Meanwhile, Illinois Central College Provost William Tammone says no mobile or satellite class will be offered in Brimfield, Elmwood or Princeville due to local decisions. “Superintendents in those respective districts decided not to pursue that opportunity at this time,� said ICC spokesperson Valerie Welsh. Carl
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uuu Let’s hope this is not a sign of things to come. On Tuesday, one day before school started, Elmwood had to lock down its school two times, once because of a bank alarm in town and the other because of what turned out to be an incorrect report. ... A grouchy old reader named Stew told me I have been writing too much about pie. Oh yeah? Williamsfield FFA will hold a pie contest Sept. 7 at its annual Ag Festival. You can enter any types of fruit pies (no cream pies). Pies may be registered at the festival or you can pre-register before 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Winner will receive a rolling pin hand-made by Williamsfield FFA members. ... I have only one issue here: this is discriminatory against rhubarb, which is technically considered a vegetable. ... Speaking of veggies, to help start a Farmer’s Market in Princeville call Cathy at EB Buildings & Lumber Co. at (309) 385-2025.
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Ever use garlic cloves to cure a toothache? What’s a dentist’s favorite time of day? 2:30. Get it? Tooth hurty? That’s the only dentist joke I know. I’m guessing that there aren’t a lot of dentist jokes around because there’s not a lot about dentists that are funny. Stereotypically, Jon dentists are sadis- GALLAGHER tic meanies who probe your mouth with needlesharp tools designed to inflict sudden and unbearable pain. In addition to their own special brand of torture, they also tend to lecture patients about not taking care of their teeth. Acting like the world’s best prosecuting attorney with a guilty suspect on the stand, they point a finger and snarl, “Isn’t it true that you haven’t been flossing?” Well, OK, maybe not, but it sure seems like it. I have a cousin who is a dentist. When we were kids, we’d get together a couple times a year and play together. I hadn’t seen her since junior high, but I remembered her and hoped that I might get some sort of family discount. She didn’t even remember me. I didn’t get a discount on anything. Not the services, not the pain (or “discomfort,” as she called it). However, there were no lectures about taking better care of myself or my mouth. After she finished with me, she guided me to a special room where I met with another woman who wanted to talk to me about “other services.” All she wanted to do was schedule future visits. There was a cleaning, and a whitening. There were root canals and checkups. What it amounted to was a visit about every three to four months, each with price tags that would require financing (which she was also prepared to process). I felt like I was trying to get out of a time share presentation.
Family or not, I didn’t use her again. During the past couple of weeks, I managed to break a tooth. I’ve done this before and I knew I had two options: a root canal or an extraction. That wasn’t a hard choice, so I started calling around to find a dentist who could see me right away and pull the thing. I’m not sure if dentists understand the concept of “I’M IN PAIN!” because all of them wanted to schedule an appointment for me anywhere from a week to two away. None of them seemed to care that I was in immediate pain and was trying to remember exactly what Tom Hanks did in “Castaway” to relieve himself of an abscessed tooth (I couldn’t find an ice skate or I might have given it a shot). Finally, I found a dentist who could “fit me in” the next day. I jumped at the chance and tried to remember the last time I looked forward to a dental visit. I pointed out the offending tooth even before reclining in the dentist’s chair. They still needed to take an x-ray because the picture can tell them more about my pain than I can. I’m not sure how that works. The dentist came in and announced that after viewing the xray, I needed a root canal or an extraction, which I had predicted. When I told them just to pull the thing, the dentist informed me that he didn’t do extractions; he referred them to an oral surgeon. Extractions, it seems, are difficult and more easily handled by someone with a little fancier title. The oral surgeon’s office understood my pain and managed to schedule me, but not for a week. They suggested alternating Tylenol and Advil for the pain. I combined those with Orajel and Ambesol, both which did a great job of making my tongue numb. Beyond that, I was to “just deal with the pain as best you can.” I finally went online to see if there were any “home” remedies
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for toothaches and one suggested applying either alum or garlic to the offending tooth. It sounds a little strange, but at this point I was in enough pain that if would have suggested hanging upside down above a bathtub filled with pudding, I would have been tempted to give it a shot. I gave the first shot to the alum. It felt like I’d just swallowed a hornets’ nest. I believe the theory behind the alum is that it hurts so much more that the piddling pain of a toothache is nothing. Next came a bout with garlic powder since I had that in my spice rack. It wasn’t painful, but it wasn’t very tasty either. I love garlic on food, but to enhance the flavor, not as a main course. The funny thing is, within 10 minutes, the pain was gone. Garlic cloves worked even better. There was just a small problem with anyone who came within about 10 feet of me. Their eyes would cross and their knees would suddenly turn to jelly as they put a hand over their own nose and mouth. With this in mind, I made sure to take a bottle of mouthwash when I visited the oral surgeon. Then I remembered how fast they were willing to get me in. I also remembered how they suggested dealing with the pain. I didn’t use the mouthwash, but spit out the garlic clove just before arriving. I guess they’ll just have to deal with breath that could stop a charging rhino at 50 yards.
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ELMWOOD – Two days before his 26th birthday, Jerimay Keel of Elmwood about 2 a.m. on Aug. 16 was rescued from his wrecked truck after a passing train operator reported the vehicle in the ditch to police. That was the good news, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office. The bad news for Keel was that he received two tickets for Driving Under the Influence and improper lane usage. Keel’s truck was eastbound on Illinois Route 8 near Koerner Road when it left the highway on the right, traveled about 250 yards, struck a culvert and came to rest between the road and the railroad tracks, according to police reports. After extricating Keel from the truck, AMT transported him to OSF St. Francis Medical Center, and he was ticketed, according to reports. His 2004 Ford pickup was impounded.
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YATES CITY – Knox County Sheriff’s officers issued an ordinance citation for disorderly conduct to Marcus Lopeman, 26, of Yates City after witnesses reported him speeding through town following a confrontation with a bicyclist and her 6-year-old daughter. Police also warned Lopeman to have no further contact with the family with whom he had the altercation.
Two outdoor thefts reported in Princeville
PRINCEVILLE – In apparently unrelated incidents, two items in people’s front yards here were reported stolen, according to reports. On Aug. 11, a 74-year-old woman said a bird bath worth
about $70 was taken from her property on West High Street, police said. Two days later, a 67-year-old man on East Craig Street reported the theft of an exercise machine he’d placed in his front yard with a for-sale sign on it. Valued at about $75, the machine was stolen sometime between 2 and 4 p.m., he told police.
Peoria County crime stats released for July
The Peoria Sheriff’s Department released its monthly Crime Statistics Report for July for County law-enforcement responses in the seven Peoria County townships in The Weekly Post’s circulation area. Brimfield city and township together had 1 battery, 1 criminal sexual assault, 1 domestic battery, 1 theft, 2 acts of vandalism, 1 Driving Under the Influence citation, 1 accident with injuries, 1 accident without an injury, and 3 traffic tickets. Elmwood city and township together had 1 burglary, and 1 accident without an injury. Jubilee had 1 drug arrest, 1 theft, and 1 criminal damage to property. Kickapoo had 2 battery arrests, 1 burglary of a motor vehicle, 1 burglary of a non-residence, 1 burglary of a residence, 1 domestic battery, 1 theft, 2 Driving Under the Influence citations, 5 accidents without an injury, and 5 traffic tickets. Millbrook had 1 accident without an injury. Radnor had 1 theft, 1 vandalism, 1 Driving Under the Influence citation, 2 accidents with injuries; 2 accidents without any injuries, and 13 traffic tickets. Rosefield had 1 battery, 1 burglary, 1 incident of vandalism, 2 accidents without an injury, and 1 traffic ticket.
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• Brittany Fleming, 31, of Williamsfield was stopped at a stop sign at Illinois Route 9 and U.S. Route 24 about 9 p.m. Aug. 12 when her 2007 GMC vehicle
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was struck from behind by a 2000 Ford driven by Larry Saal, 46, of South Pekin. There were no injuries, but Saal’s vehicle had to be towed from the scene, police said. • John E. Arbogast, 55, of rural Elmwood, on Aug. 12 was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Peoria County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reported. • David Shepard, 48, of Princeville on Aug. 15 was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the Peoria County Jail, according to the Sheriff’s Office. • Jason Palley 36, of Elmwood on Aug. 15 was arrested by the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the County Jail to hold for another agency. • Devon Gonzales, 21, of Princeville about 3 a.m. on Aug. 15 was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Gonzales told police he’d been southbound on Princeville Cemetery Road when a deer ran onto the road. After swerving to miss the animal, Gonzales said he lost control of his vehicle and landed in a ditch.
Deer accident
• Aug. 14 – Lewis Lashbrook, Jr. of Farmington on Illinois Route 116 in Knox County in Indian Township.
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• A brief story in the Aug. 14 issue of The Weekly Post misidentified a driver who was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. The driver whose car was struck in the accident was Maudie Barbour of Elmwood. The newspaper erred.
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Farmington council hears of vandalism By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – Farmington citizens concerned with a small number of youths doing damage around town brought their issues to the Farmington City Council on Monday (Aug. 18). Citing incidents involving nuisances such as egged houses, air being let out of tires and Airsoft rifles being fired at structures, they questioned if anything more could be done to rein in the adolescents and young teens. “I had to put down my dog because his back was broken from a blunt instrument across it,” said Terry Boughton. This weekend, Boughton told the council, she had let her dog out in her backyard after dark. Next door, she could hear voices but could not see any faces. Her dog began to bark at the people in her neighbor's yard. For The Weekly Post
Then, she heard him yelp. “I took him back inside, and he was lethargic,” she said. “The next day, he was completely crippled and we had to put him down.” Last week, a produce exchange table set up at the United Methodist Church of Farmington was shut down because someone smashed all the accumulated offerings on the sidewalks and exterior of the church. “We’ve dealt with these kids before,” said Farmington Police Chief Carl Powell. “It really falls down to the parents of these kids; they’re really not being supervised at all. That’s hard to put a handle on.” Powell said his department has written some citations to teens in the last few months for curfew violations. The city also has a nuisance order in place, said City Manager
Rollen Wright. If a minor intentionally causes damage to someone's personal property, that minor’s parents are held financially responsible for the damage. Setting up a Neighborhood Watch program also was floated around by members of the public. Wright said a similar proposal was made two years ago. He had all the plans in place but, when it came time for residents to take over, “it came down to the individual neighborhoods holding their block parties and no one held them, so it died.” Aldermen shared in the public's frustration, with Wright offering the assist in trying to revitalize the Neighborhood Watch program. “If you see something, call the police,” said Mayor Kenn Stufflebeam. “As a citizenry, if we can all look out for each other, it can help.”
Balagna and Arrenholz were at the meeting, expressing concern that reports on the August 4 meeting were the first time they had heard any concern over the construction of Casey Road. “If you want to question it, we’ll drill holes wherever you want,” Balagna said. “I’m your neighbor. I’m your friend. ... I’m not the Music Man. I’m not going to sell you a horn and leave town.” A similar subdivision and street the pair developed in Hanna City was accepted by that municipality without issue, Balagna said. Vogel said he still could not approve the ordinance, stating he wants to be sure the street is wellconstructed prior to accepting it. Ward Three Alderman June Whitmer voted against the measure because she “would just like to see a nice road, curb and gutter.” Balagna agreed that he would like the same, but there just wasn’t enough money for the extras. The ordinances approved by the council nearly a decade ago did not include curbs and gutters along Casey Road, Wright said, so a previous council did not see their exclusion as problematic. Ward One Alderman Kim
Gilstrap also voted no, saying Ulm had called and asked that she get the motion tabled until he could be in attendance at the meeting. “I’m not voting against your road,” Gilstrap told Balagna and Arrenholz. “I’m voting for him (Ulm) to be here. He asked me to wait until he was here.” Ward Two Alderman Leslye Smith and Mayor Kenn Stufflebeam, along with Kowal, voted to accept the road. “I figured it was a slam dunk,” Balagna said before leaving. In other business the council: • Approved a contract with Timbuktech to provide antivirus software and backup support for city computers for $150 per month. • Directed Wright to pursue liquidating two properties the city assumed possession of as a result of its nuisance ordinance. • Agreed to pursue a pre-annexation agreement to assist the annexation of local businesses not currently within city limits. • Tabled an ordinance to put a stop sign on Casey Road. • Accepted Industry Road as a city street. Wright soon will bring an ordinance before the council renaming it North Main Street.
Farmington does not accept Casey Road By MICHELLE SHERMAN
FARMINGTON – A measure that would accept Casey Road as a city street was defeated by the Farmington City Council Monday (Aug. 18) in a tie vote. The ordinance will, once again, come before the council at its Sept. 2 meeting. At the council’s Aug. 4 meeting, Ward One Alderman Matt Ulm and Ward Two Alderman Jeff Vogel expressed concern over the asphalt mixture used on the road. They were concerned that the city may be adopting a subpar roadway that would need lots of repair work in the future. City Manager Rollen Wright on Monday presented the council with copies of ordinances passing Phases 1 and 2 of the Wasson Ridge Subdivision. The plans were approved in 2006 and 2007 and included information on the composition and grade of the proposed road, now known as Casey Road. “I think the most important thing is, this was accepted by a previous council,” said Ward Three Alderman Kent Kowal of the subdivision built by developers Ken Balagna and David Arrenholz. For The Weekly Post
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B&B: ‘Welcome home’ theme
Continued from Page 1 and sampling some After learning the building of Janet Windish’s had a new owner, “I asked popular B&B fare – Lee what he planned for it,” which can range Janet Windish says. “He said from the B&B he hadn’t completely destandby Belgian cided, but was thinking waffles to what are about apartments. I asked becoming a Parkhim if he’d consider leasing side signature offerit to me as a bed and breaking: Janet’s banana fast.” and walnut-stuffed The alignment was comFrench toast. plete when Lopeman agreed. Windish says she was gratBut Janet Windish knew she ified and happily surprised was getting into a big under- with that turnout. taking. The prospect of hard She’s also been encourwork didn’t concern her, but aged by a steady number of she did have anxiety about bookings over the first two the risk of a business startup. months of operation. BusiThat’s where the cardinal ness has included not only comes in. one or two guest Taking a stays a month “We’ve kind of break one day but a couple of not long after rapidly become a larger-group she and Eric museum of Yates gatherings just started fixing to enjoy the City history.” up the large food and hospi– Janet Windish tality. building, Janet Windish It’s come after saw a rather large, deep-red a lot of sweat equity – and cardinal land nearby on the what Janet Windish says has front lawn. evolved into communitywide “I knew then that things support. Friends helped her would be OK,” she says, ex- plant flowers in the yard this plaining that things always spring and a neighbor has seem to turn out OK if she helped with mowing to free sees cardinals nearby as she her and Eric up to work inworks through a tough deciside the building. sion or an anxious period. “I can’t thank the commuAnd that’s why she’s nity enough for the support,” adorned the Parkside’s front she says, noting that Yates living room with a few City residents also have crafted red cardinals, picsteered visiting relatives or tured below. acquaintances to the ParkSo after months of hard side. Many others have dowork giving the building an nated pieces of antique overall “freshening up,” the furniture and collectibles as Parkside opened in mid-May furnishings. with an Open House of more Windish says she tries to than 100 touring the building show her gratitude by learn-
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Built as American Hotel in 1904 YATES CITY – Janet and Eric Windish’s opening of the Parkside Bed and Breakfast at 215 Market Street came 110 years after the building first opened as the American Hotel, pictured above. According to historical accounts at the Salem Township Library in Yates City, the owners – “A.J. and Mrs. Kightlinger” – marked the occasion on Aug. 18, 1904, with a seven-course banquet prepared by a chef loaned by “Wm. Treager, the popular restaurateur of Peoria,” musical entertainment by the “Faith Harp Orchestra” and culminating with an evening dance at the local Opera House. The building – with its proximity to the then-active Yates City Railroad Depot – served as a hotel or boarding house for many years. While Janet Windish laments there is a bit of gap in historic records of all of the owners and uses of the building, she notes there are records – and still many alive who recall – several previous owners such as Mae Hitchcock and Ernie and Helen Sprout. The Parkside joins a $3.4 billion industry of 17,000 B&Bs in the United States, according to the Professional Association of Innkeepers International. Here are some other B&B
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Parkside returns to roots facts from PAII: • The Typical B&B has between 4 and 11 rooms, with 6 the average • 29 percent are in rural locations, 23 percent are urban, 5 percent suburban, and 43 percent are in villages • 94 percent of rooms have private baths • 36 percent have achieved an “historical designation” by a local, state or national historic preservation organization. While a comprehensive listing of B&Bs in The Weekly Post’s circulation area proved difficult to produce, Internet searches show several in Peoria, Knox and Fulton counties. Janet Windish says that beyond the tried and true “word of mouth,” the Internet is one of her best initial marketing tools. While her own Parkside B&B website will have to wait until a bit later, “I really use Facebook a lot,” she says, especially appreciating the positive comments posted there by guests. Windish says she’s also hoping to organize a “Ladies Day” at the Parkside in September – offering a chance for women to sample the products and services of nearby businesses specializing in massage, personal care and cleaning products. – Keith Butterfield
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ing what she can about the donated pieces and sharing the information with guests during tours or when they inquire about an item. “We’ve kind of rapidly become a museum of Yates City history,” she says. “The sign out front says, ‘Welcome Home,’ and that’s truly what I want it to be about,” she says. She knows that mission has been achieved with at least some of her first guests. She recalls a Yates City High School Class of 1979 reunion group who booked a recent weekend stay. After an evening out, the group came back late with an appetite – for more reminiscing as well as genuine hunger. “I woke up and found them gathered around the kitchen enjoying some snacks and having a great time,” she says, laughing. Gail Sprout of Yates City also adds that her out-oftown grandchildren now only want to stay at “Miss Janet’s” and enjoy her cooking and parlor room of board games when they visit. “Welcome Home. That’s what it’s all about,” Janet repeats, smiling.
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Koehler: Favors labeling GMO foods, not political term limits By RYAN HARDING
Term limits for politicians are unneeded in the view of State Sen. David Koehler, a Democrat who has represented Peoria and the surrounding areas since 2006. “We have elections,” Koehler said. “If you don’t like the person representing you, you should vote them out.” Koehler – who has a bachelor’s degree from Yankton College and a master’s degree in divinity from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio – discussed that and other topics during a recent interview. Koehler also said he did not agree entirely with the fair map amendment as written, adding “we do need to change the system” of how the legislative map is drawn. Koehler also touched on the temporary income tax increase in Illinois, which went from 3 to 5 percent in 2011. Koehler said the future of this higher tax rate “depends on the governor’s race.” “If (Gov. Pat) Quinn wins, there will be more momentum for keeping the current tax rate.” Koehler elaborated: “I’m in favor of finding new revenue (for the state of Illinois), whether that’s extending the existing temporary tax or from finding revenue from other sources.” The alternative is not good, Koehler said. “A lot of social services would have to close their doors,” he said, adding our state “will need drastic budget cuts.” Improving the business climate and retaining the Caterpillar World Headquarters in Peoria was also a major concern of Koehler, who has previously served on the Peoria County Board from 1982-1988 and on the Peoria City Council from 1989-1997. He said to improve the business climate “we need to stabilize state government” and to “keep our bond rating and ability to borrow money at the best rate possible.” The labeling of genetically modified (GMO) food is also a concern for Koehler, who last winter sponsored a bill that would require labeling of GMO food in Illinois. However, Darrel Miller, For The Weekly Post
the Democratic congressional candidate running against Aaron Schock, feels that state by state GMO labeling would be burdensome to business and that he would prefer, if necessary, a federal statute. “I would much prefer a federal law,” Koehler said, adding, “it’s up to the states to push and encourage the federal government to do so by passing state GMO laws.” Koehler also expressed reservations about a possible state law that would encourage the production of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol rather than the current rate of 10 percent ethanol. This higher blend is known as E15. Koehler
said “there are a lot of issues (about E15) that haven’t been answered yet. More research needs to be done on this.” And Koehler expressed excitement about transforming the way Illinois produces and consumes power. Koehler said he is an advocate for increased solar and wind energy and that our state needs to “look at possibly modernizing our nuclear plants.” Koehler also said he would support legislation to make the coal industry more environmentally sustainable because “many of our communities depend on coal-fired plants” and because “Illinois has a lot of coal.” Koehler is not up for re-election until 2016.
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Preserve the harvest for winter meals By MELINDA MYERS
The cucumbers have filled the vegetable drawer, you’ve run out of cabbage recipes and your family is refusing to eat one more BLT. Or maybe you just couldn’t resist that special deal on a bushel of tomatoes, potatoes or apples at the local farmer’s market. So what is a gardener or shopper to do with all that leftover produce? Since properly stored vegetables hold flavor and nutritional value longer than those left in a bag or set on a sunny kitchen counter, consider preserving some for the long winter ahead using one of several methods. Storage orchard racks and slatted crates placed in a cool dark location have long been used to store squash, onions and potatoes. The stackable nature or drawers provide ample storage space, so fruits and vegetables do not touch. Keeping stored fruit separated prevents rot from spreading from one fruit to the next. Plus, the slatted sides allow airflow to extend storage longevity. Those in colder climates can store their carrots and parsnips right in the garden. Once the soil gets a bit crunchy, cover them with straw or evergreen boughs for easier digging in winter. Then dig as needed. If this isn’t possible or not your style, try out a root vegetable storage bin. The root crops are layered in sand or sawdust and placed in a cool dark location. Just remove and use as needed. For The Weekly Post
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Drying is one of the oldest food preservation techniques. Most of us have grabbed a few bundles of herbs to hang and dry. Expand your drying endeavors to include fruits and vegetables. The goal is to quickly remove moisture without cooking the food. You can make your own dehydrator or purchase one. Research has shown that blanching vegetables and fruit before drying helps destroy harmful bacteria. Blanching involves a steam or boiling water bath followed by a cold water bath. Another ancient food preservation technique, fermentation, is experiencing a comeback. Cultures around the world have fermented fruits and vegetables for thousands of years. Unique flavors, storage options and health benefits have many gardeners revisiting this tradition. Fermenting cucumbers into pickles, cabbage into sauerkraut, and berries into preserves are just a few options. The ingredients can be as simple as water, salt, and spices. All you need is a vessel, vegetables and fermenting culture.
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FARMINGTON – The Farmington Central Academic Foundation is proud to announce the 2014 scholarship recipients. Forty-three seniors received scholarships to assist them in continuing their education. Twenty-two students received $1,000 grants and 21 students received $750 grants. In addition, the FCAF awarded 11 scholarships to college or graduate students. A total of $50,250 was given to graduates of Farmington High School. These awards are made possible by the financial contributions of community residents, organizations and businesses, friends, and
alumni. For complete information on the organization, directors, donation opportunities, contributors, the names of recipients, testimonials from past recipients and the application process for future scholarships, visit farmingtonacademicfoundation.org. Contributions can be sent to: PO Box 21; Trivoli, IL 61569. Mildred Brott Recipients Lucas Deppermann, Kody Wyant College Scholarship Recipients Miranda Furrer, Emylee Anderson, Allison Wrage, Jordan Mitzelfelt, Cameron Horn, Jacob Luna, Josie Clark, Melissa Zeglen and KaraLyn Black Senior Scholarship Recipients Jake Jepson, Kira Lebron, Trent
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Jump-start your efforts with a fermentation crock kit (gardeners.com) which includes the crock, cover and weights to make sure your veggies stay safely submerged in water. Or quickly lock in the flavor and nutrition of your fruits and vegetables by freezing. You’ll need airtight containers or bags that are durable, don’t leak and won’t become brittle. Some produce does not freeze well and others may need to be blanched before they are packed in the freezer bag or container. Canning is more involved, but can be lots of fun. This process preserves the food and keeps it safe by preventing the growth of undesirable bacteria, yeast and mold. Sealed jars keep the flavor in and bad microorganisms out. The National Center for Home Food Preservation, nchfp.uga.edu, provides basic information for storage and preservation.
Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 gardening books. Myers’ Website, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips.
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Yates City board passes on golf cart usage in village By BILL KNIGHT
YATES CITY – Before discussing next year’s tax levy, picking a new contractor, and planning on repairs to the water tower, the Yates City Village Board on Wednesday (August 13) heard Lee Sarver and his family appeal for his using a golf cart and explained the options. “We’re asking for some kind of exception, some kind of accommodation,� said Lee’s daughter Susan Sarver, who said a motorized wheelchair like a Hoveround is expensive so her dad bought a golf cart to take to the library and the deli. A local police officer recently stopped the World War II vet – who turns 88 years old on August 27 and has a valid driver’s license but has difficulty walking – and warned him that driving a golf cart on city streets is illegal. “Actually, it’s a state statute,� said village attorney Wayne Statham of Galesburg. “Golf carts cannot be operated on roadways.� However, the law does permit municipalities to allow them locally, but any Yates City Board action wouldn’t let Sarver cross Ill. Route 8 unless he got permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Further, opening up Yates City streets and alleys to golf carts could be misconstrued or exploited by others, Village President Brian Miars said. “This could be something that’s passed for a good reason, but then someone [else] comes along and ruins it,� he said. Board member Kenny Gibson suggested the Sarver family approach service groups such as the American Legion for help on getting a suitable motorized wheelchair, and Police Chief John Kennedy reminded the family that riding lawnmowers are considered agricultural vehicles and are permitted on roadways if they have a slow-movingvehicle sign. “I may just fire up my lawnmower tomorrow,� Sarver said. As to the property tax levy, one of several revenue sources for the City, the board discussed a levy of $48,200, a 1.47-percent increase from this year, and will take action on it following public input at its next meeting, Sept. 10. For The Weekly Post
Knox County has set Yates City’s assessed valuation at $7,365,216, Statham reported. Meanwhile, the Board was forced to start over on planned sidewalk replacement jobs and curb repair after a contractor went out of business. Two bids were received, and the Board awarded the work to Foose Concrete of Canton for $4,090 for the three jobs. Also, the water tower needs to have a 20-year-old, six-inch vertical pipe running from the ground to the top replaced, and an estimate for more than $40,000 was received from Maguire Iron of Sioux Fall, S.D. The Board asked Public Works Director Chuck Eiker to get additional details and another estimate to be considered next month. Eiker reported that a leaking sewer line at Burson and Williams is being repaired. The Board discussed burdensome work such as a recent influx of Freedom Of Information requests that’s forced Village Clerk Joy Mahr to almost double her hours, and offered additional compensation, which she declined. However, the Village plans to seek applications for a part-time employee to assist her, and set a Sept. 3 deadline for applicants to contact the Village. Mahr also noted that a July 24 Weekly Post chart of area communities water rates was misleading concerning Yates City’s rates since the Village’s includes garbage at no extra charge. Other towns, including Brimfield, Elmwood and Williamsfield, charge extra for garbage collection, so Yates City’s listed water and sewer rate for 6,000 gallons, $98.24, was inflated since it reflected a $16.50 charge. Brimfield separately bills $13.25 for garbage, and Elmwood $15.79. In other business, the Board: • asked Statham and Kennedy to present a draft of a new municipal code next month; • heard that re-plumbing water lines on West Main Street was finished; and • heard that water customers on Knox Road 2150 are all online with Villagepaid wells, and clarified that those current homeowners would be eligible for garbage pickup.
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Record-setting boar fetches $270,000
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•Italian Fest 5K Run • 2 Mile Walk • Kid’s Fun Run Saturday, August 30, 2014 @ 7:00 am The Course: 5K accurate course set in Farmington, IL Start and Finish: Jacob’s Park Directions: Take Route 116 west out of Peoria approximately 25 miles to Farmington. Turn left on South Elmwood Rd. Go straight at stop sign and turn left on the last street; Jacob’s Park is at the end of Wilson Street. T-shirts/Race Packets/Race Day Registration: 6:00-6:45 am August 30, 2014. Runner Awards: Awards will be presented to the overall top male and female finishers, as well as to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following categories for the 5K run: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and 50+. There are no walker awards. Kids Run participants each receive a ribbon. Kid’s Fun Run(12 and under): ¼ mile fun run after the main race. Participation ribbons and t-shirts will be given to all paid entrants. Entrance Fees: $20 Race/Walk and $10 Kids Fun Run. Please make checks payable to Italian Fest 5K Run. Proceeds go to the Italian Fest Fund. Mail Entries: Italian Fest 5K Email: christigarlish@yahoo.com Attn: Christi Garlish • 159 E O’Brien St • Farmington, IL 61531 Questions: Christi Garlish (309)338-5471 or Rachel Kenney (309)264-0487 Official Registration Form Name_____________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Address___________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________ Gende r- Male Female Birthdate________________ Age on Race Day________ Even t 5K(3.1 miles) Walk(2 miles) Kid’s Fun Run( approx. ¼ mile) Shirt Size Adult Small Medium Large Extra Large Kids Sizes Small(6-8) Medium(10-12) Large(14-16) Entr y Fee: $20 Race/ Walk $10 Kid’s Fun Run Make checks payable to Italian Fest 5K Run. Waiver--In consideration of your acceptance of the entry, I for myself, my heirs, devisees, executors, administrations and assigns hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims against the officials or the sponsors or anyone involved in this run from any liability for any damages, injury of illness suffered by me in connection with this run, either during this run or as a result of having participated in it. If I should suffer injury or illness I authorize the appropriate personnel to use their discretion to have me transported to a medical facility, and I assume full responsibility for this action, completely absolving the aforementioned race sponsors and officials of any responsibility thereof. I hereby grant permission for the free use of my name and picture in broadcast brochure or account of this event.
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Let’s be honest, while an excellent university, not many world records are made at Western Illinois University. But that changed recently when a member of the School of Agriculture’s faculty and Good Hope, Illinois resident Associate Professor Mark Hoge, sold a pig Bill (Yorkshire boar BAILEY to be exact) for a staggering $270,000 – a world-record price, according to the National Swine Registry. Assuming the pig weighed 280 pounds when sold, that pencils out to be about $60 an ounce, very comparable to the price of some caviar. The price of a prime filet mignon is about $30 an ounce. And the price of the hamburger purchased from a fast food establishment is about 50 cents an ounce. The prize boar is not going to end up in expensive bacon or ham. It will lead a long and good life. The boar garnered such a high price because of its very unique genetics and its ability to pass those genetics along to other generations. And the genetics the boar possesses are particularly important to those who raise and show pigs at various competitions in the showpig industry. The showpig industry is very different from the commercial swine industry. The goal of the commercial swine industry is to produce high quality and reasonably priced pork for the consuming public. In contrast, the showpig industry is geared to the raising and showing of pigs in the show ring, with
Mark Hoge of Good Hope sold this Yorkshire boar for a record-setting $270,000 during a summer sale in Louisville, Ky.
the recognized hope the pig will do well. While there are some disagreements between these two segments of the pork industry on how to raise and handle hogs, Assoc. Prof. Mark Hoge’s focus is on the showpig industry for a very clear reason. The $270,000 hog was raised by Mark and his family. His family, including his wife, look at the various showpig competitions they attend no differently than many people look at sporting events. While showpig competition is important and how you do in the competition is very important, just as at a swim meet or T-ball game, the essential showpig ingredient is family participation. The hogs are raised, transported, prepared for competition and paraded for the judges, as a shared family experience. The most visible part of the showpig industry is the competitions – at various events, at county fairs and at the recently ended Illi-
nois State Fair. At those competitions you will see families working together to assure their pigs do well in the competition and to gain the most from the experiences shared. You will see sleeping bags near a family’s pigs, you will see small kitchens to feed the family, and often other competitors, and you will note a variety of grooming instruments used to fully polish the animal for the judging ring. As the time nears to enter the judging ring, the entire family, and grandparents, will be excited, focused and supportive. So the next time you see a shiny livestock trailer pulled by a truck filled with a family, wonder what competition they are coming from or what competition they are going to. Perhaps one of those trailers will contain an offspring of Mark Hoge’s (and his family’s) recordsetting boar.
Bailey is a professor in the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University.
Locals fare well in State Fair livestock shows SPRINGFIELD – Local livestock breeders fared well at this year’s Illinois State Fair. In the Land of Lincoln Swine competition, Madison Caldwell of Elmwood had Grand Champion Barrow Over All Breeds, Duroc Champion Barrow and first place Duroc barrow 276-281. Isabella Boyer of Maquon had Duroc Reserve Champion Barrow and first place 282-290. Kristi Lynn Smith had second place Chester White gilt born Jan. 21-27, 2014. Andrew Smith of Princeville had Berkshire Junior Champion boar and first place Berkshire boar born
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Feb. 1-16, 2014. In Beef Breeding Cattle, Weaver Farms of Brimfield had the firstplace Angus bull born June 6 to Aug. 13, 2013 and also the Intermediate Champion Bull. Kyle Bird of Laura had the first place Polled Shorthorn female born June 18 to July 10, 2013. Bird also had second place Polled Shorthorn female born April 2-25, 2013. Craig Anderson of Galva had first place Low % Simmental Class Reserve Heifer Calf Champion and had the second-place Simmental bull born March 3 to April 19, 2014.
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Hayden Beard of Dahinda had first for Simmental steer 1375 to 1390 and Easton Beard had second for Crossbred steer 1231 to 1269. In the Breeding Swine competition, Dalton Craig of Galva had first place Spotted Swine gilt born Feb. 10-22, 2014 and Andrew Smith of Princeville had second place Spotted Swine boar born Jan. 15-27, 2014. Smith was first for Berkshire boars born Feb. 1-16, 2014 and also won Reserve Grand Champion Berkshire Boar and Junior Champion Berkshire Boar with Super Fly 13-1.
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July 2014 Peoria County Real Estate Transactions Date
Address
Amount
07/01
14415 N. Elmore Road/Brimfield
$79,000
Grantor/grantee Early/Mahr,Kerr
07/01
315 E. Knoxville St./Brimfield
$152,000
Cox/Miller Family Trust
07/01
5820 W. Brookmere St./Edwards
$240,000
Anderson/Ulstad
07/02
6919 N. Basket Oak Drive/Edwards
$443,500
Mueckler/Bond
07/07
300 N. Rose/Elmwood
$27,000
Mississippi Valley Bond/Scoby
07/08
19225 W. Southport/Elmwood
$60,000
Cosby/Coulter
07/08
8506 N. Pulsifer/Brimfield
with above Cosby/Coulter
07/08
Lots 1-5 & Outlot/Peo Sports Sub/Kickapoo $3,033,000 Chambers/Twenty Four Corp LLC
07/09
6000 N. Gilles Road/Edwards
$138,000
Mabis/Damron
07/10
Lot 231 Copperfield Sec 7/Radnor
$77,500
Traders Dev Corp/O'neal Builders Inc
07/10
6111 W. Diversey Court/Edwards
$319,000 Armstrong Builders of
07/10
6316 W. Crosswynd Court/Edwards
$57,500
07/11
8518 N. Glenbrooke Court/Edwards
$245,000 Tuttle/Bowman
07/14
11320 N. Thousand Dollar Road/Brimfield
$160,000 Morton Community Bank/Chambers
07/14
425 N. Alma Court/Brimfield
$114,000 Hainline/Johnson
07/15
11320 N. Thousand Dollar Road/Brimfield
$355,000 Eberle/Chambers
07/15
Lt 16 Abby Creek/Kickapoo
$44,000
07/15
109 E. Ash St/Elmwood
$127,500 Creighton/Bedwell
07/15
6023 N. Andrews Lane/Brimfield
$220,000 McDowell (Tr)/Moore
07/16
4 parcels: 21624 N. Whitegrove/Princeville
$900,000 Debord/Chambers
07/16
Pt of W. 1/2 of SE. Qtr 29-10-6/Jubilee
$225,000 Hoerr (Tr)/Barth
07/16
7017 N. Grand Fir Drive/Edwards
$329,400 Middendorf/Shah
07/21
14606 W. Fox Creek Court/Brimfield
$205,000 Krampitz/Greenway
07/21
23133 W. Farmington Road/Elmwood
$190,000 Shaw,Kellogg/Moechnig,Fusselman
07/21
7010 N. Iron Wood Drive/Edwards
$312,500 Jacobson/Nangia
07/22
Lot 219 of Copperfield Sec 7/Radnor
$67,500
07/23
6205 W. Diversey Court/Edwards
$344,900 Signature Homes Bloomington/Ferstenfeld
Annual Percentage Yield
Peo/Nascimento,Lima Nettle Creek Corporation/Dean
Hidden Lake Development Trust/Teschner
Traders Development Corp/Cai
07/23
6806 N. Water Oak Drive/Edwards
$414,900 Ironwood Homes of Peoria Inc/Gomez
07/23
703 W. Sharon St./Elmwood
$63,494
Farmers State Bank/Claudin
07/23
203 W. Hawthorne St./Elmwood
$65,000
McCoy/Davis
07/23
10106 W. Deerbrook Trail/Edwards
$198,000 Funk (Tr)/Lazzell
07/24
14108 W. Rockhill Road/Brimfield
$169,000 Dawson/Roberts
07/25
6200 W. Crosswynd Court/Edwards
$58,500
Usman/Burckhartzmeyer
07/28
Pt of SW. Qtr 25-10-6/Jubilee
$53,000
Knapp/Hoerr
07/30
6407 N. Kramm Road/Brimfield
$192,000 Burke/Burke
07/30
6225 W. Clairemont Court/Edwards
$361,241 Legend Homes Inc/Cenek
07/30
24015 W. Farmington Road/Farmington
$250,000 Bes Properties LLC/E & B Capital LLC
07/31
4800 Valley View Road/Brimfield
$3,000
07/31
Pt NE. 1/4 Sec 15-10-7/Radnor
$235,000 Trimco Inc/South Side Trust & Savings
Dray/Buhl
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Participants sought to oppose Ameren line By BILL KNIGHT
BRIMFIELD – A group now calling itself Citizens against I-74 Power Lines near Brimfield held a follow-up meeting at the American Legion building here on Aug. 11, and listened to a Peoria attorney discuss options. The group continues to look for commitments from area residents willing to contribute to an objection to locating a transmission-line route along an Interstate 74 corridor. “We were there until 8:30 and people looked brain-drained,” said Kellie Tomlinson. “The Moon family asked William Shay, with [the law firm] Shay Kepple Phillips, to come out. He used to work for Ameren and is working on other transmission line cases. “The group was wanting to know what we could get for $50,000, and Shay said he would try and break down his cost summary in more detail and get it back to Randy Moon,” she said. For The Weekly Post
Real Estate & Personal Property Auction Located at: 2509 N.Trivoli Road, Trivoli, IL 61569 Watch for signs off Route 116
Saturday, Sept 13th, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m. Real Estate Description: Very nice three bedroom Brick Ranch, situated on 3.923 acres with lots of trees that line the property making a park like setting. This home offers hardwood floors in the three bedrooms & hallway. It has a nice modern kitchen, formal dining room, nice living room & three bedrooms. The home has a full basement with 620 sq. ft. finished with bar and rest as shop & utility area. Property has a 90% propane gas furnace, central air, newer roof, double carport, shed, well & septic. It is 15 minutes from Peoria, just north of Trivoli and in Farmington School District. This is an outstanding property offering private country living with plenty of room to explore nature, build or just enjoy your privacy. Legal Description: NE ¼ Sec 39-9-5E 3.923 AC COMG 24.75’ W of SE COR NE ¼ SEC 35: TH N 416.77’ W 410.7’ S 416.15’ E 410.7 TO POB. Parcel# 11-35-200-008 Open House Dates: Sunday Aug. 24th 2-4pm & Tuesday Aug. 26th 5-7pm or call for appointment Terms for Real Estate: $10,000.00 down at time of final accepted bid. Remainder paid at time of closing in 30 days, when Title Insurance policy will be given. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Both buyer & seller will be required to sign written agreement furnished day of auction. Property will be sold “As Is” and not subject to loan approval. --- Personal Property to be auctioned immediately ----- following the sale of above Real Estate ---Antiques-Crocks-China-Glass-Collectibles-Primitives-Prints/Paintings-Deer Mounts-Black Powder Rifle-Bow & Arrow Items-Duck CallAppliances-Slate Pool Table-Modern Furniture-Sewing-Household-Simplicity Mower-Utility Trailer-DR Mower-Power Tools-Shop-Yard & Garden To view complete sale bill & photos; www.culverauctions.com or www.biddersandbuyers.com Auctioneers Note: This is a beautiful property, built by B&B Builders. Personal property is very clean & well kept, don’t miss this auction. Statements day of auction supersede all others.
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The 345,000-volt Spoon River Transmission Line, scheduled to go online in 2018, is proposed to run about 40 miles from Kickapoo Township west of Peoria to Galesburg. Three possible routes include two near Interstate 74. Before construction begins, the utility company has to petition the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), notify affected landowners, and then negotiate with property owners on issues such as compensation. The ICC has the final decision, and historically has based its ruling on the viability of engineering and construction and the impact on the area as well as cost. Brothers Randy and Roger Moon and their sister Linda Moon are organizing this objection. “Why should Ameren be able to junk up the view and [disregard] people’s homes?" Randy asked. “We don’t want the ICC to think that we accept this by [us] not doing anything.” As at the group’s initial meeting
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July 23, the need for a group of people to share the costs of litigation was mentioned. “We think we can make a case,” added Roger. “Twenty or thirty people [who contribute $1,000 each] would be enough.” The group discussed a massemailing being sent to area residents. The Moons also asked interested people to contact them by phone at (309) 690-8728, (309) 678-0017 or by email nolineon74@gmail.com. The organization also now has a Website – www.no74powertowers.com – plus a Facebook page – “Citizens opposed to the Power Towers on I-74 corridor by Brimfield.” Ameren, which claims the line will improve reliability, cut energy congestion, and access low-cost power, has said that a priority route and an alternate that they’d like to take to the ICC would be announced this summer.
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Billtown EMS questions don’t mean problems, Moffitt says By BILL KNIGHT
WILLIAMSFIELD – Questions have been raised about the Williamsfield Fire Protection District’s Emergency Medical Services program through the state Department of Public Health, but an area lawmaker says he’s confident that the situation will be satisfactorily resolved. “Just because there are questions raised doesn’t mean there’s a problem,” said State Rep. Don Moffitt (R-Gilson). “I’m optimistic and encouraged that service [in Williamsfield] will continue, hopefully with no interruption. The [WFPD] board is responding appropriately and I think that dedicated group of volunteers will address any issues.” The WFPD Board of Trustees on Aug. 11 approved hiring Chicago lawyer Edward Bruno at a rate of $300 per hour to represent the District in a matter possibly involving certification issues with individuals or the program. Laura Vaught with the Illinois Department of Public Health said EMS MedFor The Weekly Post
ical Directors at Resource Hospitals have the authority to approve local services, procedures and qualifications, but OSF attorney Anca Adams said OSF did not send the correspondence to the District. Matt Moyes, Director of Emergency Services at OSF St. Mary, did not return calls seeking comment. “The ambulance service must commit to a series of requirements as established by the EMS System and legislative mandate,” Vaught said. “Once approved by the EMS Medical Director, the application for licensure is then reviewed and approved by the State. “Systems must be approved by the EMS Medical Director as they work under his/her authority and follow the Medical Directors’ medical orders (protocols) or online medical direction. EMT’s who function in an EMS system are also required to meet the educational requirements and skill competencies as required by the EMS Medical Directors.” Continued on Page 17
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YATES CITY – H. Christelle Briggs, 87, of Bartonville, a former Yates City teacher, died on August 12 at her home. She began teaching for two years at Yates City High School and then at Bartonville Grade School for 33 years before retiring. Cremation has been accorded. A memorial services was on August 16 at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Burial of ashes will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Limestone Township at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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• Doris Barrett, 76, Farmington • H. Christelle Briggs, 87, Bartonville • John Foglesonger, 86, Los Angeles, Calif. • Shirley Huffman, 70, Dunlap • Linda Knight, 66, Elmwood • Jim Knobloch, 81, Princeville • Don Large, 77, Beardstown • Charles Young, 63, Pekin
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ELMWOOD – Linda Knight, 66, of Elmwood died Aug. 17 at home. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.
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BRIMFIELD – John D. Foglesonger, 86, of Los Angeles, Calif., uncle of a Brimfield woman, died on Aug. 8 in Los Angeles. He’s survived by his wife, Eugenie; four nieces, Sally (Kevin) Hoffman of Brimfield, Linda (Lyall) LeCompte, Suz Howard and Karen (Matt) Tracy, all of Wyoming; two nephews, Pat (Becky) Foglesonger and Ed (Kim) Foglesonger, both of Wyoming; several great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and – nephews; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Foglesonger of Wyoming. A funeral Mass was on Aug. 18 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Wyoming, with burial in St. Dominic Cemetery in Wyoming. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.haskellhott.com.
PRINCEVILLE – Irwin James “Jim” Knobloch, 81, of Princeville died on Aug. 15 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. He’s survived by his wife, Emma; one daughter, Debra (Duane) Steidinger of Peoria; one son, Paul (Lynne) Knobloch of Wyoming; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Knobloch of Morton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Marvel) Knobloch of Tremont; and three sisters, Lillian Elsasser of Peoria, Irene Weyeneth of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Rose Ann Aeschleman of South Bend, Ind. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 21) at the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church, which will host a visitation from 9 to 9:45 that morning. Burial will be in Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Princeville. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.haskellhott.com.
DUNLAP – Shirley L. Huffman, 70, of Dunlap, formerly of Princeville, died on Aug. 14 at her residence. Graveside services were on Aug. 19 at Princeville Cemetery. Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.
ELMWOOD – Don Robert Large, 77, of rural Beardstown, grandfather of an Elmwood man, died on August 14. He is survived by his children, Leslie (David) Groth of Athens, Martha (Doug) Zimmerman of Avon, Don Robert Large II, Emily Walker and Julia Goodrich (Tom),
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all of Beardstown; 13 grandchildren, including Christopher Zimmerman of Elmwood; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Iva Stock of Beardstown and Mary Jane Canedy of Henrico, N.C. Visitation will be Saturday (Aug. 23) at 10 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the church. The family will place a memorial marker at Black Oak Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at airsmanhires.com.
Charles Young
ELMWOOD – Charles Raymond “Charlie Ray” Young, 63, of Pekin, brother of an Elmwood man, died on August 12 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He’s survived by his wife Janice; four brothers, George Young of Elmwood, Ed (Barb) Young of Pekin, Joe (Lydia) Young of East Peoria and Gerald (Linda) Young of Washington; four sisters, Althea Rushing of East Peoria, Audrey Strube of Peoria, Mary (Kermit) Heinz of Creve Coeur and Marcie (Don) Kellenberger of Lake Orion, Mich.; two daughters, Lana (Marty) Bohannan of Manito and Nicole (Aaron) Rose of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one son, Jaramie Charles (Karina) Young; seven grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren, His funeral Mass was Aug. 16 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria, where military rites will be provided by the U.S. Army and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Are townships missing ticket revenues? By BILL KNIGHT
KICKAPOO – A simmering dispute about Peoria County’s revenue sharing for traffic tickets issued on townshipmaintained roads may be heating up. The Kickapoo Township board on Monday (Aug. 18) discussed what steps to take to ensure it or any Peoria township isn’t missing out on money to which it’s entitled. “The township needs to be sure that the township maintaining the roads is receiving the funds,” said Kickapoo Clerk Julie McIntyre. Police reports have areas where officers designate where an incident occurred, but apparently a separate notation must be made to enable the processing and forwarding of appropriate funds, Kickapoo was told. “With all the technology there, there should be a default setting on the computer software to make this easier,” McIntyre said. Meanwhile, Kickapoo in July received its annual audit, which showed that the Fiscal Year ending March 31 had revenues of $163,873 for the For The Weekly Post
Township and $599,996 for the Road District, and total disbursements of $585,610, which contributed to an increase in its fund balance of $36,909. The year-end balance was $228,430. In other business, • Road Commissioner Dan Kelch reported finishing the replacement of a culvert on Powdermill Road in Edwards. The County Highway Department assisted in dealing with the 3-foot-by-55foot culvert, and warning three more individuals about illegally dumping brush at Township sites after trail cameras photographed them. “They’ll be prosecuted if it happens again,” Kelch said. • Supervisor Karl Koy suggested adopting a Loss Control Policy to ensure a safe work environment for Township employees, which passed unanimously; and • Assessor Jack Duke reported 157 Township
property owners will receive notice of changes in assessed valuation.
Truro hears concern about cemetery
TRURO – Concerns about damaged or broken items at or near graves in Williamsfield Cemetery were brought to the Township meeting on Aug. 12, when Karol Smith Murdock addressed the Board and suggested improving how rules are posted. Supervisor James Ross conceded that not all of the cemetery rules are being followed, but added that makes it difficult for caretakers to trim around headstones. Murdock proposed posting notices a month before scheduled removal of plantings and limiting the removal of artificial flowers to twice a year.
Millbrook receives 3rd quarter receipts LAURA - Millbrook Township Supervisor Dan Powell said $18,803
was received from Peoria County for 3rd quarter real estate taxes, of which $14,000 goes to the town fund, $2,600 to the cemetery, $1,100 to the community center, and $900 to General Assistance. Also, the Board at its Aug. 11 meeting voted not to have an extra trash pickup for the tractor pull this Saturday (Aug. 23).
Radnor discussing new Twp. building
DUNLAP – Township Supervisor Phil Cornish is looking into contracting with an architect for developing a new Township building. “We have reserved $200,000 for an administrative office, meeting and record storage building,” Cornish said. “This would bring everything under one roof. All we have now is a room for records in the corner of our Township garage. We have space at our garage location for the building.”
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Programs’ licenses or participants’ certifications may be suspended, revoked or denied if a preponderance of proof shows they have demonstrated certain actions, including not meeting continuing education or re-licensure requirements or failing to maintain proficiency in the level of skills they’re licensed for. Bruno said he’ll represent the District before an Administrative Law Judge, but no status hearing is scheduled. “Decertifying or revoking an EMT license requires the individual be provided an administrative process,” Vaught said. “After providing notice and an opportunity for an administrative hearing to the applicant or licensee, [the State] shall deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a vehicle service provider license in any case in which it is found that the applicant, licensee or vehicles fail to comply.”
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Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Tim Cavallo 615 E. Ash St., Elmwood (309) 830-4259 www.crossroadselmwood.org Wed. Worship: 7 pm Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Elmwood Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Fitzgerald 701 W. Dearborn St. Elmwood (309) 742-7631, 742-7911 Sun. School: 9:30 am Sun Worship: 10:30 am, 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting: 7 pm First Presbyterian Church of Elmwood Reverend Marla B. Bauler 201 W. Evergreen, Elmwood (309) 742-2631 firstpresbyterianofelmwood.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am Sun. School: 9:30 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Father Paul Stiene 802 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-4921 Sat. Confession: 3:45 pm Sat. Mass: 4:30 pm Sun. Mass: 10 am
Brimfield United Methodist Church Pastor Leonard Thomas 135 S. Galena St., Brimfield (309) 446-9310 Sun. Worship: 9 am Sun. School: 9 am Thurs. Bible Study: 7 pm
EDWARDS Christ Alive! Community Church Pastor Lance Zaerr 9320 W US Hwy 150, Edwards (309) 231-8272 www.christalivecc.com Sun. School: 9:15 am Worship: 10:30 am
Tues. Rosary: 8:15 am United Methodist Church of Elmwood Pastor Bradley F. Watkins II 821 W. Main St., Elmwood (309) 742-7221 www.elmwoodumc.org Sun. Worship: 9 am, 10:30 am Youth Sun. School: 9 am Adult Sun. School: 8 am
FARMINGTON First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Reverend Chris Deacon 83 N. Cone Street, Farmington 309-245-2914 www.firstpresfarmington.com Sunday School: 9:30 am Fellowship: 10:30 am Worship: 11:00 am
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Each year Model A clubs from around the world gather on International Model A Day to display their cars to the public. In 2009, the Heart of Illinois Model A Club attracted several cars to Elmwood on a foggy morning. Among those on hand was Ron Cloat of West Peoria, who took this picture and wrote, “Elmwood was the perfect choice for breakfast that day as we were looking for a setting that would be most like the life and times of the Model A Ford.” The picture was chosen from entries all over the world to be published in the national club magazine. Stan Musgrave of Elmwood is also a Model A enthusiast and attended this gathering.
Sonny Snyder enjoys the parade at last weekend’s Yates City Harvest Home Festival. Photo by Michelle Sherman.
Sami Centers of Elmwood found The Mayor of Oak Hill last week and opted for Movie Bucks for The Palace Theatre. The next chance to win is today Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Aug. 27 - Last day to apply for the first lottery for Illinois Public Duck and Goose hunting permits. Go to www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/waterfowl. Sept. 1 - Dove season opens. Sept. 1-15 - Early Canada goose season. Sept. 6-21 - Teal season Sept. 8 - Last day to apply for random daily drawings for firearm deer permits. Go to www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/deer Sept. 20 - Forestry Workshop at Jubilee College SP, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $15, (309) 671-7040. Oct. 1 - Archery deer hunting opens. Oct. 11-13 - Illinois Youth Deer Hunt. Permits are now available over-thecounter from license vendors.
• For anyone who suffered a fish kill this winter, the Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for a fall fish sale. Grass carp orders are due by Oct. 2, all others by Oct. 10. Pickup is Oct. 18. Call (309) 671-7040, Ext. 3. • Do you like pheasant hunting? Some folks still remember the good old days when roosters were running all over Illinois. Well, there are a few spots that still hold pheasants, and each year the Illinois Department of Natural Resources holds a drawing for free permits to hunt a few of them. Understand, these are wild birds, not pen-raised dopes. You often have to work hard on hunts at these state sites, which frequently feature thick cover (which is why they hold birds). But if that interests you, apply for a permit at dnr.illinois.gov, then to hunting/trapping, then to upland game and finally to free upland-game permit program. • It may be late in the summer, but big bass are still biting. Anglers report good luck on large plastic worms (up to 12 inches) and crankbaits fished in deeper water. And prime fall fishing is right around the corner.
Brimfield sophomores John Barrett (left) and Brad Novak were an odd couple for the talent shot at Brimfield’s Old Settler’s Days. Photo by Lynne Breitbarth.
Austin Brodine of Laura caught this 5-pound walleye on the Spoon River. Send your outdoor pictures to jeff@wklypost.com
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GOLF: Farmington’s Monroe top returnee Continued from Page 20
said. Numbers are better on the girls side, with Maggie Harms, Grace Harms, Kailey Monari, Gabby Haskell, Jenna Musgrave and Deanna Cantu all out. Farmington Nate Monroe returns after reaching state as a junior, where he finished 76th after rounds of 85 and 92. Monroe was medalist in the Havana Sectional with a 74 won the Prairieland Conference Tournament. This summer he won the A flight at the Peoria Men’s City tournament and won the Andy Paul Award for the best performance by a high schooler. Junior Jacob Ruchotzke is the
No. 2 golfer and, according to coach Brandon Stokes, “can play pretty close to Nate when he is on.” Other likely contributors are senior Matt Williamson and juniors Tommy Cook, Trey Swearingen, Brayton Wassi and Erich Coogan. Princeville Princeville opens vs. Williamsfield on Aug. 27 at Laurel Greens, the Princes’ home course. Senior Trent Kielion made the sectional last year after shooting 93 at the Illini Central Regional. Williamsfield Tim Lynn is expected to be No. 1 for Williamsfield, which last year won the ICAC Conference for the first time in more than a
decade and posted a 14-7 record. “Tim was within one stroke of being medalist for the ICAC Conference and missed the regional by a stroke or two,” Fritz said. “He along with our seniors last year was a key to us having as many wins as we did.” While the Bombers graduated six seniors from last year, Fritz has six seniors this year: Lynn, Tyler Jones, Ethan Hunt, Travis King, Drake Chandlee and Easton Beard. Junior Zac Smith should also contribute. Lynn was low scorer Monday at Maple Lane with a 46, ahead of Jones (50), Hunt (52) and King (52). Billtown’s home matches are played at Oak Run GC.
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the varsity and then freshman and sophomore players. Princeville’s Meet the Team Night is more comprehensive than the others. Princeville varsity starters on both sides of the ball will play a few series against backups. Varsity players will also practice special
teams, some situational offensive situations and the two-minute drill. Finally, there will be a froshsoph scrimmage, coach Jon Carruthers said. “It’s more of a controlled environment so we can see and get certain things set up that we want,” Carruthers said. “And (today) and
Friday should be warmer, which is good, since it seems like opening night is always a blazing hot night.” Elmwood-Brimfield starts its season at Aledo against Mercer County on Aug. 29 while Farmington is at Kewanee Wethersfield that night and Princeville is at home vs. Lewistown.
ALL SPORTS ROUNDUP
Elmwood boys XC ranked No. 1 in poll No meets have been run yet, but the Elmwood-Brimfield boys cross country team already earned its first No. 1 ranking. In rankings by Il.MileSplit.com, college sophomore Alex Goodlad rates defending state champ E-B first in Class 1A ahead of: 2. Tolono Unity, 3. Monticello, 4. Rockford Christian and 5. Shelbyville. Individually, Goodlad had senior Nate Herridge 10th and junior Matt Osmulski 14th. E-B is also expected to be No. 1 in DyeStat Illinois rankings. Farmington holds the area’s first meet on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m.
Volleyball starting soon
Volleyball practice is underway and teams will start play soon. Brimfield-Elmwood opens its regular season Aug. 26 with a home match against West Prairie;
Farmington opens Sept. 1 vs. North Fulton; Princeville is at home vs. IVC on Aug. 26. Look for more news Aug. 28.
Farmington Junior Legion
Farmington’s Junior Legion Post 140 baseball team reached the state tournament in Belleville. The team was coached by Todd Kielion and Doug Wenger.
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Annawan-Wethersfield FB
As part of this year’s schedule change, football fans in Elmwood, Brimfield and Farmington have a real interest in the AnnawanWethersfield football co-op, which
has made the playoffs every year since joining forces in 2008. A-W graduated 16 seniors from last year’s 8-2 team and will have under 10 seniors this year. Farmington opens at A-W on Aug. 29 and A-W visits Elmwood on Sept. 5.
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Junior high sports
Junior high baseball, softball and cross country are in full swing. As an FYI to readers, our policy is to cover junior high teams as they win regionals and compete beyond that.
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A first glimpse Football scrimmages Friday By JEFF LAMPE
The first public glimpse at a new prep football season comes Friday night (Aug. 22). All three local teams have scrimmages: Elmwood-Brimfield’s Gatorade Game is at about 8 p.m., Farmington has its Purple-Gold Scrimmage at 6 p.m. and Princeville’s Meet the Team Night is 5:30-8:30 p.m. What will fans who show up see? Very controlled play. The goal is to put on the pads, get accustomed to the Friday night routine and give the fans a very sanitized, brief glimpse of what is to come. Elmwood’s strategy calls for 12 minutes of varsity play, 12 minutes of sophomore play and 12 minutes of freshmen on the field. “We just want to make sure things are down right and they are comfortable when they are Weekly Post Staff Writer
on the field,” E-B coach Todd Hollis said. Farmington fans have a double bonus: In addition to watching the team playing under a new scheme for coach Toby Vallas, the first 250 people on hand will receive a free Touchdown Towel, which pays off in incentives all season long. Valas hopes his work this preseason also pays off, though with a relatively inexperienced team and two tough games out of the gate, results may be tough to gauge early. “We’ve had great effort, but we’ve also had the inconsistencies any team is going to have and adjustment to a new system, new coaches and new expectations,” Vallas said. “The kids have fought through that and have done a good job.” The Farmington scrimmage will consist of a few series by Continued on Page 19
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Matt Hanley of Kickapoo shows off two big walleye he caught while on his summer “job” in northern Minnesota.
We are blessed to live in one of a handful of areas in Illinois teeming with very good opportunities for fishing and hunting. With that in mind, The Weekly Post – powered by Heartland Outdoors magazine – will be adding more regular features on hunting, fishing and the outdoors. So if you’ve got a story to tell or a picture of a big fish, big buck or fancy duck, email the information to jeff@wklypost.com. See Page 18.
Senior Tyler Jones of Williamsfield watches a putt Monday during a season-opening prep golf match versus Elmwood at Maple Lane Country Club. Williamsfield won, 200-217. Photo by Jeff Lampe.
Free golf a bonus for prep players By JEFF LAMPE
Golf can be an expensive game. But playing the game on a high school team is one of the best bargains around. At least that’s what Williamsfield coach Andy Fritz preaches to his team. “I tell the kids you are playing some beautiful courses for free that would normally cost 40 or 50 bucks to play,” Fritz said. “And this is a game you can play the rest of your life. So you just have to enjoy it.” That recruiting pitch has helped Fritz, who was greeted by another solid turnout of 13 players. Williamsfield opened its season Monday at Maple Lane Country Club against Elmwood, winning 200-217. That’s the start of a fairly compact season whose posteason starts with regional play Oct. 7. Brimfield will play host to a Class 1A sectional at Weaver Ridge Golf Course in Peoria. Here’s a look at season prospects for local golf teams. Brimfield Ryan Smith is the lone returning senior for Coach Weekly Post Staff Writer
Farmington senior Nate Monroe shot a 5-over 41 Monday at Lakewood Golf Course in Havana and is the area’s top returnee.
Kevin Kreiter, who also welcomes senior Derek Rumbold to the squad. Brimfield last year finished second in both the ICAC and Prairieland conferences and Kreiter expects to again be in the running for first. He also anticipates that incoming freshman Brady Kreiter, his son, will likely move into the role of No. 1 golfer. “I think we’ll get better as the year goes on,” coach Kreiter said.
On the girl’s side, the top player is sophomore Isabella Ott – daughter of Illini Golf owner Bill Ott. The younger Ott missed a sectional berth last year in a playoff. Brimfield’s home course is Weaver Ridge, but unfortunately for Kreiter, free golf at a marquee Peoria area course has not boosted numbers. From a high of 31 golfers (at a time when Brimfield cooped with Elmwood), the turnout this year was seven. Growing competition with summer travel baseball is also limiting golf time for prospective players, Kreiter said. Elmwood In its second season of play, Elmwood’s boys team consists of juniors Gabe Inskeep, John Claude Keefer, Ian Armbruster and sophomore Dean Burwell, whose mother Dianne is coaching on a volunteer basis. The top three are close in ability. On Monday, Armbruster shot 48, Keefer 51 and Inskeep 52. Elmwood did not compete in regional play last year but will this fall, coach Burwell Continued on Page 19
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