****************ECRWSS***** PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Elmwood, Illinois Permit No. 13 Thursday Carrier Route Presort April 15, 2021 The Weekly Post RURAL BOXHOLDER Vol. 9, No.8 LOCAL P.O. BOXHOLDER

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Signs that the time is near It’s April, spring is springing, include trees beginning to bud, By JEFF LAMPE turkeys are gobbling and legions flagship wildflowers begin to For The Weekly Post of morel mushroom hunters are make an appearance – when tril- WILLIAMSFIELD – Compensation and headed to the forests and the lium, phlox, trout lily, Dutch- extra compensation for teachers were the main creek bottoms, the bluffs and man’s breeches, violets, topics of discussion Monday at a three-hour berms all in search of the mysti- mayapples, wild strawberries and meeting of the Williams- cal, ethereal, magical morels. many more paint the timber floor field School Board. So grab your ’shroom sack, in a natural palette. In addition to approving a Inside walking stick, camera and head When the weather has warm, contract that provides three • Farmington on out – it’s the perfect time to rainy days and nights, with tem- years of raises for members adds to residen- get out in the spring woods and peratures ranging between high of the Williamsfield Educa- tial TIF program. capture “Morel Memories.” 50s at night to high 70s in the tion Association, the board Page 7. The key with morels is to find daytime, it’s definitely time to also voted against a one- • Elmwood City them. There are many myths, gather up your stick and sack and time payment of $2,500 for Council tables stories and suggestions about set out. certified staff members – a chicken discus- how and where one will find mo- Dandelions and lilacs, apple bonus proposed after a re- sion. Page 11. rels. The simple truth is morels blossoms and spawning crappie cent decision to return to can appear most anywhere; are also good indicators that it is five days a week of in-person learning. seemingly overnight or between time to hit the woods. Spring tur- Instead of the one-time bonus, the board a lunch and breakfast foray. One key season also coincides with voted 4-2 (Teresa Stewart and Lisa Hanson moment – it’s bare forest floor; morel season in many areas. Re- Gray morels like this one tend to appear later in the were “no” votes) to compensate certified staff the next there’s a stand of “Big member, in Illinois, on most De- spring than do black morels, which are more likely to fol- low a pattern. Photo by Gretchen Steele. members for additional instructional hours in Yellas” as far as the eye can see. Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 2 Printing business owner picks Princeville By COLLIN FAIRFIELD from Princeville, as did her chil- For The Weekly Post dren. And Patterson said his son at- PRINCEVILLE – While his tends Princeville and he likes it printing business may have opened there. on April 1, Jamie Patterson assures The new storefront is part of a that Princeville Prints is no joke. natural progression. Patterson opening his business in “I started making t-shirts for a Princeville was no accident, either. band,” Patterson said to explain his A 2003 graduate of Stark County start in the business. High School who is originally That expanded to a home-based “I like the small-town charm.” from Bradford, Patterson said he business, then online and now to Another reason he picked Prince- did a lot of research in picking the storefront – one of four at Princeville to open his storefront at ville is because it is a central loca- which he looked. 116 E. Main St., the former Home- tion and a short drive from many The 116 E. Main St. location of- town Bank building. surrounding towns. fered more space for a showroom- Jamie Patterson has opened a new business called Princeville Prints “I looked around. Princeville, was It helps too that Patterson’s girl- and for printing equipment. In that offers a wide variety of graphic design options for small busi- the best fit for me,” Patterson said. friend, Melissa Sibley, graduated Continued on Page 2 nesses. Photos by Collin Fairfield. Page 2 THE WEEKLY POST • April 15 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com WILLIAMSFIELD: Three annual raises OK’d Continued from Page 1 Chuck Ingle were the “no” lowed the WEA “to retain visions to the Williamsfield excess of 40 hours per votes) was a collective bar- the right to bargain the im- Schools Professional Eval- week caused by the impact gaining agreement with pact of remote learning and uation Plan, under which of COVID-19. WEA extending the con- the implementation of staff members are eval- Farquer said Tuesday the tract for three years with mini-courses for the dura- uated. rate of pay is $13.96 per annual percentage raises of tion of the contract.” • Hired Jaynee Bowker hour beyond 40 hours. He 3.25, 3.5 and 3.75. Board members had sev- as a full-time substitute said if a teacher worked The board also voted 4-2 eral questions in regards to teacher and administrative five extra hours per week (Stewart and Hanson were this item and others from assistant. for the school year, the “yes” votes) against a col- the negotiating process, • Approved adjustments bonus could be $2,652. lective bargaining Mem- prompting Superintendent to the RESTART plan al- Also passing by a 4-2 orandum of Understanding Tim Farquer to say, “The lowing parents to choose vote (Brian Howard and (MOU) that would have al- thing that is continually full-time, in-person learn- lacking is trust.” ing. That was implemented Countered board member last week and according to Brian Howard, “It’s called Farquer has gone “fine” governance.” except for some “anxious Absent was April Bou- folks” and some adjust- chez, who along with Ste- ments to meals and snacks 24001 W. Farmington Road, wart and Hanson were the necessitated by more stu- Farmington, IL 61531 board members on the ne- dents being in the school. gotiating commitee. • Heard that 38 percent In other action, the of staff members have re- board: ceived COVID-19 vacci- • Approved the latest re- nations. PRINCEVILLE: Offers graphic design options Continued from Page 1 and Saturday 9 a.m. to addition to screen print- noon. Patterson may close ing, Princeville Prints also at times on Mondays and offers graphic design, em- Tuesdays to make free de- broidery, signs, decals, liveries. tumblers and business Princeville Prints can be cards. reached by phone at (309) “I want to help the small 643-8159, by email at business owner,” Patter- princevilleprints@ son said. gmail.com, or just by Hours of operation for stopping by at the store- now are Monday through front at 116 E. Main St. in Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Princeville. !

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Upcoming Events • Harvest Home – Harvest Home fundraiser dinner is April 15 at Yates City Community Center. Carry-out only. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, gravy, roll, cookies. $9. 4:30-7 p.m. or until sold out. • Spring Cleanup– Residents of Yates City and Salem Township Road District can place garbage in two dumpsters behind the water tower April 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until full. Some restrictions. • Biscuits & Gravy – Union Church of Brimfield will be selling to-go orders of biscuits and gravy Saturday, April 17, from 7-11:30 a.m. Call (309) 446-3811. Delivery offered in Brimfield.

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And monopolies, as any economist will tell you, often breed complacency and a lack of innovation.” – Gavin Newsom Illinois Press Association Member Global meatpackers filet U.S. taxpayers Like many global meatpacking just be the most collusive, most cor- between the two – are paying hun- companies, JBS SA, the giant Bra- rupt and most unrepentant business dreds of millions in civil and crim- zilian meat and poultry packer with sector in the U.S. today. inal penalties to keep their extensive operations in North and Which begs two questions: Why admittedly-crooked system more South America, Europe and Aus- do we, both its customers and law- than profitable to continue opera- tralia, spent most of the last six makers, tolerate so much confessed tions and expand their global reach. months buying its way out of trouble – and unconfessed – corruption in with U.S. customers and the Ameri- meatpacking? And what, if any, And expand they are. can government. benefits do we receive in return for On November 10, two months be- Even a cursory examination shows all this evident corporate lawless- fore it announced it will pay $221.5 JBS spent $221.5 million in Febru- ness? million to settle “broiler chicken an- ary to settle allegations it helped rig It can’t be great value because Big titrust civil price fixing litigation,” U.S. poultry Meat doesn’t provide great value. Tyson Foods announced “plans to prices and, last Indeed, according to U.S. Depart- invest in new processing facilities October, it paid ment of Agriculture (USDA) data, as and expand existing plants in Thai- $280 million “to meatpacker control on both the ani- land, China and The Netherlands.” settle charges it mal buying side and meat selling violated (U.S) an- side grew since 2000, consumer In early April, JBS, the global ticorruption prices have risen 82 percent in beef, poster child of meatpacker malfea- laws.” 44 percent in pork and 33 percent in sance, announced that it is prepared Both those deals poultry. to spend part of its 2020 “record Alan came after a JBS Moreover, it’s not like farmers and cash flow” to both “boost capital subsidiary paid GUEBERT ranchers now receive better prices spending by as much as 48 percent the U.S. “$27 mil- for their livestock and poultry. In this year” and “actively seek acqui- lion to settle charges it used illegally fact, if calculated in current 2021 sitions.” obtained money to finance the pur- dollars, total “cash receipts” farmers Meanwhile, according to recent re- chase of Pilgrim’s Pride,” the second pocketed for their sales have fallen porting, U.S. taxpayers sent cattle largest U.S. poultry company, in since 2000. 2009. For example, in today’s dollars, producers $7.17 billion under the Even more astonishing, the money farmers received $76.4 billion for Coronavirus Food Assistance Pro- river flowed both ways: JBS USA, cattle and calves in 2000. (USDA gram Aid (CFAP), “$2 billion more the serial bad boy of global meat- doesn’t divide the two.) In 2021, than any other eligible livestock or packing, received $90 million in they will pocket an estimated $66 crop,” while “(p)ork producers so far “trade mitigation commodity con- billion, or $10 billion less. have received about $1.14 billion…” tracts” for pork purchased by the Similarly, in today’s dollars, U.S. Little wonder then why meat- Trump Administration in its 2019-20 farmers received $25.5 billion for packers like JBS can buy their way tariff fight with China. their hogs in 2000. This year, the es- out of corruption charges one day Still, as noted here last week, JBS timated market value will be more and announce plans to expand their wasn’t – isn’t – the only global than $1 billion less, or $24.3 billion. meatpacker making an already dirty Also, two decades ago, broilers empires the next: they’re not using business even dirtier. Other packers (frying chickens) brought farmers shareholder money to fund any of it. are targets of ongoing market inves- $28.7 billion; this year, they’ll bring They’re using yours. tigations while some, like Tyson 15 percent less, or $24.3 billion. © 2021 ag comm Foods, have joined JBS in paying So, today, farmers are receiving The Farm and Food File is published millions to settle civil suits. less for their livestock and poultry, weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. In fact, given these settlements and consumers are paying more their Past columns, events and contact infor- an ongoing U.S. Department of Jus- beef, pork, and chicken and meat- mation are posted at www.farmandfood- tice investigation, Big Meat might packers – the highly integrated link file.com.

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 Page 5 Farmington board OKs parking lot repairs By JEFF LAMPE board has 45 days to fill sponsor. The board also voted 5-2 For The Weekly Post the seventh spot,” Chatter- Hired was Dylan Hayden to deny a union grievance FARMINGTON – The ton said. as a PE teacher for the that focused on terms of Farmington School Board The bid from Johnson 2021-22 year, Steven Gil- the evaluation process for approved the purchase of Trucking and Blacktopping strap as junior high boys the 2020-21 school year. two activity buses and of just over $26,000 for track coach and Jim Har- Some changes in eval- awarded a bid for parking crack fill and resealing was desty as interim junior high uations were made because track coach. Chatterton lot resealing as part of a well under last year’s cost of uncertainty over in-per- relatively short agenda at of more than $60,000. also received a 2 percent son learning due to the Monday’s meeting. Chatterton said engineers raise for 2021-22 (after for- COVID-19 pandemic. “We tried to keep it light have included other mate- getting to include himself Student fees were also with the transition com- rials that could be used in in a list of administrators ing,” Superintendent Zac the process, which made who received raises at the discussed, but no action Chatterton said, noting that the bids more competitive. last meeting) and Dina was taken. The goal is to new board members will One decision the new Janssen was approved as a have a plan in place by the be seated April 29 at 5:30 board will face is hiring a music department volun- start of the 2021-22 school p.m. in a special meeting. boy’s basketball coach, as teer. year, Chatterton said. Elected last Tuesday current coach Jeff Otto has were Keith Deppermann, stepped down from that Daniel Gorsuch and Dustin job to become athletic di- Blunier. Still to be determ- rector. He replaces Jeff nined is how the board will Flater, who will be retiring. pick someone to serve a Other resignations ap- two-year seat, since no- proved Monday were: Sara body ran for that position. Hanlin as a junior high “After that meeting on cheer sponsor, Kelsey the 29th, we’ll give notice Swearingen as a student fa- to the regional office of cilitator and Nicole Lettow education and then the as a junior high teacher and

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• • • no further recourse against the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Mortgagee's attorney. PEORIA COUNTY Upon payment in full of the amount PEORIA, ILLINOIS bid, the purchaser shall receive a U.S. Bank National Association Certificate of Sale, which will entitle PLAINTIFF the purchaser to a Deed to the real Vs. estate after Confirmation of the sale. Yvonne A. Langford; et. al. The successful purchaser has the DEFENDANTS sole responsibility/expense of evict- No. 19-CH-00482 ing any tenants or other individuals NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF presently in possession of the sub- REAL ESTATE ject premises. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The property will NOT be open for that pursuant to a Judgment of inspection and Plaintiff makes no Foreclosure and Sale entered in the representation as to the condition of above cause on 03/02/2020, the the property. Prospective bidders Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois will are admonished to check the Court on May 10, 2021 at the hour of 8:30 file to verify all information. AM at Peoria County Courthouse IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR 324 Main Street, Courtroom 203 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE Peoria, IL 61602, or in a place other- RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION wise designated at the time of sale, FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN County of Peoria and State of Illi- ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN AC- nois, sell at public auction to the CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- highest bidder for cash, as set forth 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS below, the following described real MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. estate: For information: Examine the court THE EAST HALF OF LOT SIXTEEN file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: (16) AND TEN (10) FEET OF EVEN Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 WIDTH BY North Frontage Road, Suite 100, PIN 14-33-206-020 Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794- Improved with Single Family Home 9876. Please refer to file number 14- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 403 E 19-11228. Corrington Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 I3166143 Sale terms: 10% down of the high- Published 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 est bid by certified funds at the close • • • of the auction; The balance, includ- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ing the Judicial sale fee for Aban- 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT doned Residential Property PEORIA COUNTY Municipality Relief Fund, which is PEORIA, ILLINOIS calculated at the rate of $1 for each U.S. Bank Trust National $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Association, not in its individual amount paid by the purchaser not to capacity, but solely as trustee of exceed $300, in certified funds, is Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust due within twenty-four (24) hours. 2019-E The subject property is subject to PLAINTIFF general real estate taxes, special as- Vs. sessments, or special taxes levied E. Scott Whitmore a/k/a Eugene against said real estate and is of- Scott Whitmore; et. al. fered for sale without any represen- DEFENDANTS Sale terms: 10% down of the condominium and the foreclosure tation as to quality or quantity of title No. 20-CH-00145 highest bid by certified funds at takes place after 1/1/2007, and without recourse to Plaintiff and NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF the close of the auction; The purchasers other than the in "AS IS" condition. The sale is REAL ESTATE balance, including the Judicial sale mortgagees will be required to further subject to confirmation by PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY fee for Abandoned Residential pay any assessment and legal fees the court. GIVEN that pursuant to a Property Municipality Relief Fund, due under The Condominium amount bid, the purchaser shall RIGHT TO REMAIN IN If the property is a condominium Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale which is calculated at the rate of Property Act, 765 ILCS receive a Certificate of Sale, which and the foreclosure takes place after entered in the above cause on $1 for each $1,000 or fraction 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS will entitle the purchaser to a Deed 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the 02/22/2021, the Sheriff of Peoria thereof of the amount paid by the If the property is located in a AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF to the real estate after mortgagees will be required to pay County, Illinois will on May 26, purchaser not to exceed $300, in common interest community, Confirmation of the sale. The POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE any assessment and legal fees due 2021 at the hour of 1:00 PM at certified funds, is due within purchasers other than mortgagees successful purchaser has the sole WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF under The Condominium Property Peoria County Courthouse 324 twenty-four (24) hours. The will be required to pay any responsibility/expense of evicting Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Main Street, Courtroom 203 subject property is subject to assessment and legal fees due THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE any tenants or other individuals (g)(4). Peoria, IL 61602, or in a place general real estate taxes, special under the Condominium Property FORECLOSURE LAW. presently in possession of the If the property is located in a com- otherwise designated at the time assessments, or special taxes Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). subject premises. For information: Examine the mon interest community, pur- of sale, County of Peoria and State levied against said real estate and If the sale is set aside for any The property will NOT be open court file or contact Plaintiff's chasers other than mortgagees will of Illinois, sell at public auction to is offered for sale without any reason, the Purchaser at the sale for inspection and Plaintiff makes attorney: Codilis & Associates, be required to pay any assessment the highest bidder for cash, as set representation as to quality or shall be entitled only to a return of no representation as to the and legal fees due under the Condo- forth below, the following quantity of title and without the deposit paid. The Purchaser P.C., 15W030 North Frontage condition of the property. minium Property Act, 765 ILCS described real estate: recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" shall have no further recourse Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL Prospective bidders are 605/18.5(g-1). PIN 08-15-227-005 condition. The sale is further against the Mortgagor, the admonished to check the Court 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please If the sale is set aside for any rea- Improved with Single Family subject to confirmation by the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's file to verify all information. refer to file number 14-20-03825. son, the Purchaser at the sale shall Home court. attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR be entitled only to a return of the de- COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 408 If the property is a Upon payment in full of the I3167024 posit paid. The Purchaser shall have S. French Drive Dunlap, IL 61525 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 Page 7 PUBLIC RECORD NOTE: Charges are merely an accusa- was closed from Lorrence Road port. Each catalytic converter is tion. All suspects are presumed innocent (Peoria County) to Duncan Road worth approximately $2,200. until proven guilty in a court of law. (Stark County) for about six hours • FARMINGTON – After being Kewanee man killed in due to the accident. pulled over by Farmington police for speeding on April 7, Tabitha Nolan, Police reports Illinois Route 78 crash 35, of Peoria was also charged for • EDWARDS – Darrell W.L. A 34-year-old man from Kewanee driving on a suspended driver’s li- Harper, 57, of Edwards was charged was traveling south on Illinois Route cense, according to a Farmington re- on April 8 with domestic battery. 78 when his truck crossed the center port. Her vehicle was impounded. • ELMWOOD – John Miles Davis, line at W. White Rd. and struck • FARMINGTON – After failing to 39, of Elmwood was charged on another truck traveling northbound stop at the intersection of West Fort April 7 with aggravated domestic before rolling onto its roof, according and South Main streets on April 8, battery, unlawful restraint, aggra- to an Illinois State Police report. Alexandria Logsdon, 25, of Bushnell vated assault/use of a deadly weapon, David Carman was pronounced was charged with possession of adult two counts of endangering the life or dead at the scene. His passenger, Ra- use cannabis in a motor vehicle, ac- health of a child and no FOID card. chael M. Stead, 32, of Peoria was cording to a Farmington report. She • FARMINGTON – Four catalytic transported to a local hospital with was issued two traffic violations. Her non-life-threatening injuries. converters were stolen from the Bus vehicle was impounded. The other driver, David P. Murray, Barn in the 24000 block of W. Farm- 58, of East Peoria, was also trans- ington Rd. sometime between 4 p.m. Marriage report ported to a local hospital with non- on April 5 and 6 a.m. on April 6, ac- • Jamiee Erin Mink and Michael life-threatening injuries. Route 78 cording to a Farmington police re- Edwin Hirner, both of Farmington. Farmington expands TIF grant programs By The Weekly Post Residential grants awarded to prop- tures that pose a risk. FARMINGTON – The Farmington erties that are in Farmington’s TIF There are also residential grants for City Council has again paved the way district are limited to a benefit for the homes outside the TIF district. Re- for commercial and residential facade property owner of 75 percent of the quirements are the same as for homes improvements, approving both the cost of a project, which is not to ex- in the TIF, except the total amount al- Residential Redevelopment grants ceed $2,000. Properties for which lotted is $25,000. and facade grants starting May 1. grants were issued in the past are Facade grants for businesses in the Operations of the funds are very limited to a $1,000 award. Downtown Historic District will be similar to years past, except the Eligible projects include, but are allocated with the same requirements council also approved increasing the not limited to: window repair/re- as in past years. The total amount to total allotted for residential grants by placement; siding repair/replace- be awarded is $30,000. Businesses $25,000 to $75,000. ment; roof repair; additions of can also apply for TIF benefits for Applications are available at porches, steps or ADA ramps; dead other needs on a case-by-case basis. www.cityoffarmingtonil.com. tree removal and demolition of struc- To learn more, visit the city building. CLASSIFIED ADS deposit and references required. up. Call Doug Lofgren at Spoon Maquon and Rapatee. Leave

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 8 THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com MORELS: Wait for turkey hunters on DNR land Continued from Page 1 mushrooms up or down ash, sycamore, cottonwood gardless of how handy they partment of Natural Re- hill. Blacks will generally and silver maple. may seem. Plastic is fungi’s sources properties that lead you along waterways, If you find a great “morel mortal enemy. After a long allow turkey hunting, there creek banks and hillsides. tree,” mark the spot. The foray you may return home is no mushrooming until Envision the way spring same tree could provide to find a sludge of soggy after 1 p.m. rainwater would flow and you with spongy sweetness broken, slimy yuckiness in The “where” to find mo- that will help you connect for up to five years. the bottom of that plastic rels isn’t so simple. Morels the black morel dots. When you head to the grocery or bread sack. can be nearly anywhere. White, gray and yellow woods, it’s prudent to wear Instead, use mesh bags Black morels tend to be morels, which tend to ap- long pants and a long- and tell others why it’s im- more exclusively found in pear later than the blacks, sleeved shirt for protection. portant. Recycled orange hardwood forests, but not are frequently found in for- Be sure to liberally apply and onion bags are quite around any particular tree. ests, fields, orchards, fence insect repellent as ticks, usable and adequate but Finding them is often like a rows, hedgerows, islands, mosquitoes, chiggers and can abrade the edges of connect-the-dots game. railroad tracks, floodplains morels thrive in the same your mushrooms. When you find one, be still and grown-over strip places. Don’t forget your What I’ve found works and look nearby. Mark the mines. Disturbed ground, camera, as the spring forest best for me is a simple first morel you spy with such as old home sites, is floor is filled with photo lingerie bag found for less your stick. Sit down, look notorious for producing big opportunities. A compass, than a dollar. I usually pack around at ground level, you yellows and grays. whistle (for hailing), drink- three or four along, they will most likely be re- Unlike the blacks, the ing water and snack are all fold up flat when not in use warded with masses scat- gray/yellow varieties some- good things to also have and can easy be stuffed in a tered all the way around times tend to congregate along. If you will be tra- pocket. It doesn't matter you. Follow the trail of around certain types of versing ditches and creeks which type of collection tree, often a tree that is in a a good pair of waterproof vessel you use, as long as death throe – bark peeling, knee boots is a must. the spore gets spread. limbs dropping, rotting The most important item, Let’s fast forward to the down at the base. Look for however, is your collection woods: You’ve found your- bigger, fading away elm, bag. Avoid plastic bags, re- self smack dab in big patch of morels – now what? First of all, never pull the morel out of the ground, that method breaks the mycelium trial and can de- stroy future harvests. Pinch off at ground level or use a sharp knife to slice through stem. Give the morel a little shake and toss it the bag. When arriving home with your bounty, slice in half, rinse under cool running water and place wrapped in damp dish towels or paper towels in refrigerator. For- get leaving them to soak in salt water – that will only net you a slimy, salty, mess. If you are particularly con- cerned about bugs that might be living in the nooks and crannies, a short 15-minute soak in lightly salted water helps. Rinse well after and then store. Because the season is so fleeting and so steeped in tradition, photos of your mushroom madness are a must. There’s nothing more uplifting during a cold winter evening than look- ing back at memories from a warm spring day when you “found the biggest mushroom ever!” Now, that you have a guide for the when, where and how; take to the forest, take to the fields and start snapping “Morel Mem- ories” of your own. WE ARE… thinking local… acting local… lending local… F&M Bank. Throughout our long history, banking practices at F&M Bank have always been safe and sound. Bauer Financial Reports, Inc. has awarded us a Five-Star Superior rating, which is its highest rating. 21 E. Main St., Galesburg • 343.7141 F&M provides a safe and secure place for your banking 1230 N. Henderson St., Galesburg • 344.3700 business. If you’re not a customer, stop by and 2616 Veterans Drive, Galesburg • 344.3232 experience what makes us a little extraordinary. We think 123 E. Knoxville St., Brimfield • 446.3344 4900 N. Glen Park Place, Peoria • 683.2881 that’s what people deserve from their bank. Connect with us www.thefmbank.com Member FDIC

We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 Page 9 BRIEFS Gavelys wins COVID-19 vaccine and grants are the focus of the will be giving them on EDA’s Third Thursday Yates City vote Wednesdays and Fridays. event April 15 at Cerno’s YATES CITY – Leslie Call (309) 446-3292. For at 6 p.m. Gavelys is the unofficial an appointment, go to: Dinner is free. To reserve winner of the April 6 Yates orm.jotform.com/2109646 a spot, email adavis.elm- City Village President elec- 11334148 [email protected] by tion according to Knox Information on noon on April 15. Grants County Clerk Scott Erick- of up to $4,000 for busi- son. She got 59 write-in Elmwood grants nesses that can demon- votes to top Kenneth B. ELMWOOD – Elmwood strate a 25 percent decrease Vallas, a write-in candidate Business Sustainability in revenue. who had 40 votes. In a race for Yates City trustee, David Mahr edged fellow write-in candidate George M. Murphy, 22-16, for a two-year term. Seth Lekies got the other seat with 103 votes. Winners for a four-year trustee posi- tion were Thomas D. Kin- zer, Matthew M. Ehens and Ron Smith, a write-in candidate with 16 votes. Sherman’s offers COVID vaccine BRIMFIELD – Sher- man’s Pharmacy in Brim- field has the Moderna

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CLAIM NOTICE ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PEORIA COUNTY PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE use of an assumed name in the conduct or transaction of busi- In In Re ESTATE OF ) IN RE THE ESTATE OF ) ness in the State,” as amended, that a certificate was filed by the RANDALL D. ROYER, ) 21 P 132 STEVEN L. SHAW, ) No. 21-P-00116 undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 30, Deceased. ) a/k/a RANDY D. ROYER, ) 2021, under the assumed name of PRAIRIE BLOSSOM PRESS NOTICE is given to creditors of the death of STEVEN L. SHAW on Deceased. ) with place of business located at 23127 State Route 78, Laura, IL February 26, 2021. Letters of Office were issued by the above enti- NOTICE OF CLAIM DAY tled Court to JARRED KOSOWSKI, of 412 South Kellogg Street, 61451. The true name and address of the person(s) who own the Notice is given of the death of the above on March 3, 2021, and Yates City, Illinois 61572, as Executor, whose attorneys of record are business is Barbara Schmidt, 23147 State Route 78, Laura, IL that Letters of Administration were issued April 8, 2021, to Jennifer WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD., 118 West Main Street, P. O. Box 368, 61451. L. Carruthers, 532 W. Main, Princeville, IL 61559, and Jeffrey S. Royer, 412 N. Alma, Brimfield, IL 61517, whose attorneys are Elmwood, Illinois, 61529-0368. Claims against the Estate may be Published 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, JOHNSON, BUNCE & NOBLE, P.C., Parkway Plaza, 7800 N. Sommer Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before the 8th day of St., Suite 425, Peoria, Illinois 61615. October, 2021, or if mailing or delivery of a Notice from the repre- Claims may be filed on or before October 29, 2021, and any claim sentative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 2075, the Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes not filed on or before that date is barred. date stated in that Notice. Every claim filed must be in writing and Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2 Claims against said estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of state sufficient information to notify the representative of the nature Circuit Court, Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, or with of the claim or other relief sought. Any claim not filed on or before To the Gas Patrons of the Co-Administrators or both. Within 10 days after a claimant files a that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver copies of the mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public claim to the Co-Administrators and to the Co-Administrators’ attor- attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed and the claimant that on March 30, 2021, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Com- ney of record and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of shall file with the Court, proof of any required mailing or delivery of mission evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation such copies. copies. of revenues collected from its gas customers under the Com- Dated April 12, 2021 DATED this 19th day of March, 2021. pany's Rider TAR and Gas Environmental Adjustment (Rider GEA), /s/James F. Kane JARRED KOSOWSKI, Executor of the with costs incurred in connection with certain environmental JAMES F. KANE Estate of STEVEN L. SHAW, Deceased. remediation activities associated with its manufactured gas plant JOHNSON, BUNCE & NOBLE, P.C. STEPHANIE F. SCHMIEG, ESQ. sites in Illinois from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Executive Offices - Parkway Plaza WHITNEY & POTTS, LTD. Rider TAR is applicable to Rate Zone II (formerly the Ameren- 7800 N. Sommer St., Suite 425 Attorneys for Executor CILCO service territory) and Rider GEA is applicable to Rate Zones Peoria, IL 61615 118 West Main Street I and III (formerly the AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP services territo- Phone: (309) 691-9650 P. O. Box 368 ries, respectively). This reconciliation may result in changes to [email protected] Elmwood, IL 61529-0368 the Company's rates and charges with respect to gas delivery Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 Telephone: (309) 742-3611 service charges throughout the Company's territories in Illinois. Email: [email protected] The changes in rates and charges will take effect after hearings and after the Commission issues its final Order. ASSUMED NAME BUSINESS Published 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 The Commission docketed these filings as Docket Nos. 21-0048 (RZ I), 21-0049 (RZ II), and 21-0050 (RZ III). A copy of the ev- NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the • • • If the property is located in a com- idence may be inspected at the Ameren Illinois offices located at use of an assumed name in the conduct or transaction of busi- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE mon interest community, pur- ness in the State,” as amended, that a certificate was filed by the 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT chasers other than mortgagees will 300 Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at PEORIA COUNTY be required to pay any assessment www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/. undersigned with the County Clerk of Peoria County on March 30, PEORIA, ILLINOIS and legal fees due under the Condo- All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with 2021, under the assumed name of PRAIRIE BLOSSOM LODGE U.S. Bank National Association minium Property Act, 765 ILCS respect thereto either directly from Ameren Illinois or by address- with place of business located at 23127 State Route 78, Laura, IL PLAINTIFF 605/18.5(g-1). ing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 61451. The true name and address of the person(s) who own the Vs. If the sale is set aside for any rea- East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Yvonne A. Langford; et. al. son, the Purchaser at the sale shall business is Barbara Schmidt, 23127 State Route 78, Laura, IL AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY DEFENDANTS be entitled only to a return of the de- 61451. d/b/a Ameren Illinois No. 19-CH-00482 posit paid. The Purchaser shall have Published 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF no further recourse against the By: Richard J. Mark, President REAL ESTATE Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Published 4/15, 4/22//21 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Mortgagee's attorney. GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment Upon payment in full of the amount commenced in this Court against filing an appearance or fee waiver), of Foreclosure and Sale entered in bid, the purchaser shall receive a VILLAGE OF PRINCEVILLE you and other defendants, asking for or to apply for free legal help, go to ZONING BOARD the above cause on 03/02/2020, the Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the foreclosure of a certain Mort- www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois will the purchaser to a Deed to the real gage conveying the premises de- also ask your local circuit clerk's of- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on May 10, 2021 at the hour of 8:30 estate after Confirmation of the sale. scribed as follows, to wit: fice for a fee waiver application. AM at Peoria County Courthouse The successful purchaser has the LOT 13 IN MAPLE SHADE AD- PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board for the Village of 324 Main Street, Courtroom 203 sole responsibility/expense of evict- DITION TO PEORIA; SITUATE, COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois, will conduct a public hearing at Peoria, IL 61602, or in a place other- ing any tenants or other individuals LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS 7:00p.m. on the 29th day, April 2021, at the Princeville Village wise designated at the time of sale, presently in possession of the sub- OF PEORIA AND STATE OF ILLI- DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLEC- Hall, 206 N. Princeville Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, on the Vil- County of Peoria and State of Illi- ject premises. NOIS. TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A lage's Petition to Amend the fencing approval provisions of the nois, sell at public auction to the The property will NOT be open for Commonly known as: 908 East DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Village's Zoning Code for fencing in a Residential District. highest bidder for cash, as set forth inspection and Plaintiff makes no Maywood Avenue WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- below, the following described real representation as to the condition of Peoria, IL 61603 POSE. A copy of the Petition and draft ordinance is on file at the Village estate: the property. Prospective bidders and which said Mortgage was made McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Hall for inspection prior to the hearing. All interested persons THE EAST HALF OF LOT SIXTEEN are admonished to check the Court by, Attorney for Plaintiff wishing to speak for or against this proposed Amendment to the (16) AND TEN (10) FEET OF EVEN file to verify all information. AKA Donald L Aderman and Donald 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Village Zoning Code are invited to attend this public meeting and WIDTH BY FULL DEPTH OF LOT IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR L Aderman and Nadine R Sturdi- Chicago, IL 60602 will be heard. OFF THE WEST SIDE OF LOT SEV- (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE vant-Aderman Ph. (312) 346-9088 ENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK FIVE (5) IN RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION Dated this 12th day of April, 2021. Mortgagor(s), to File No. 20-03342IL Dan Huss, Zoning Chairman EDISON PARK EXTENDED, A SUB- FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN Mortgage Electronic Registration I3166414 DIVISION OF PART OF LOTS ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN AC- Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mort- Published 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 Village of Princeville TWELVE (12) AND THIRTEEN (13) CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15- gage Services III, LLC • • • An option to attend remotely by Zoom will be available, OF LINDSAY'S SUBDIVISION OF 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS Mortgagee, and recorded in the Of- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE www.zoom.us/join. THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. fice of the Recorder of Deeds of 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Meeting ID: 987 6668 9435, Passcode: 51BuwZ EAST QUARTER AND THE WEST For information: Examine the court Peoria County, Illinois, as Document PEORIA COUNTY – or attend by phone, dial, 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 987 6668 HALF OF THE NORTHEAST file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: No. LR 2013030271; and for other PEORIA, ILLINOIS 9435, Passcode: 025050 QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY- Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 relief. U.S. Bank Trust National Associa- Published 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 THREE (33), IN TOWNSHIP NINE North Frontage Road, Suite 100, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE tion, not in its individual capacity, (9) NORTH, RANGE EIGHT (8) EAST Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794- YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE but solely as trustee of Citigroup OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL ME- 9876. Please refer to file number 14- THIS DOCUMENT. Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-E Sale terms: 10% down of the high- be entitled only to a return of the de- RIDIAN; SITUATED, LYING AND 19-11228. By order of the Chief Circuit PLAINTIFF est bid by certified funds at the close posit paid. The Purchaser shall have BEING IN THE CITY OF PEORIA, I3166143 Judge, this case is set for Man- Vs. of the auction; The balance, includ- no further recourse against the COUNTY OF PEORIA AND STATE OF Published 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 datory Mediation Pre-Conference on E. Scott Whitmore a/k/a Eugene ing the Judicial sale fee for Aban- Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the ILLINOIS. • • • May 14, 2021 at 2:30PM at the Peo- Scott Whitmore; et. al. doned Residential Property Mortgagee's attorney. PIN 14-33-206-020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ria County Courthouse, Room 201, DEFENDANTS Municipality Relief Fund, which is Upon payment in full of the amount Improved with Single Family Home TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 324 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois. A No. 20-CH-00145 calculated at the rate of $1 for each bid, the purchaser shall receive a COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 403 E OF ILLINOIS mediation coordinator will be pres- NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF $1,000 or fraction thereof of the Certificate of Sale, which will entitle Corrington Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 PEORIA COUNTY ent to discuss options that you may REAL ESTATE amount paid by the purchaser not to the purchaser to a Deed to the real Sale terms: 10% down of the WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., have and to pre-screen you for me- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY exceed $300, in certified funds, is estate after Confirmation of the sale. highest bid by certified funds at the PLAINTIFF, diation. GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment due within twenty-four (24) hours. The successful purchaser has the close of the auction; The balance, in- VS. UNLESS YOU file your answer or of Foreclosure and Sale entered in The subject property is subject to sole responsibility/expense of evict- cluding the Judicial sale fee for DONALD LEE ADERMAN, JR.; CON- otherwise file your appearance in the above cause on 02/22/2021, the general real estate taxes, special as- ing any tenants or other individuals Abandoned Residential Property NIE SUE ADERMAN; UNKNOWN this case, on or before May 3, 2021, Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois will sessments, or special taxes levied presently in possession of the sub- Municipality Relief Fund, which is HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVE M A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DE- on May 26, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 against said real estate and is of- ject premises. calculated at the rate of $1 for each ADERMAN, SR., UNKNOWN HEIRS FAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST PM at Peoria County Courthouse fered for sale without any represen- The property will NOT be open for $1,000 or fraction thereof of the AND LEGATEES OF DONALD L YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN 324 Main Street, Courtroom 203 tation as to quality or quantity of title inspection and Plaintiff makes no amount paid by the purchaser not to ADERMAN, SR. A/K/A DONALD L THE COMPLAINT. Peoria, IL 61602, or in a place other- and without recourse to Plaintiff and representation as to the condition of exceed $300, in certified funds, is ADERMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN E-filing is now mandatory with wise designated at the time of sale, in "AS IS" condition. The sale is the property. Prospective bidders due within twenty-four (24) hours. OWNERS AND NON-RECORD limited exemptions. To e-file, you County of Peoria and State of Illi- further subject to confirmation by are admonished to check the Court The subject property is subject to CLAIMANTS; BLAKE DUNLAP, must first create an account with an nois, sell at public auction to the the court. file to verify all information. general real estate taxes, special as- GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR NADINE e-filing service provider. Visit highest bidder for cash, as set forth If the property is a condominium IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR sessments, or special taxes levied R STURDIVANT-ADERMAN; LINN http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service- below, the following described real and the foreclosure takes place after (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE against said real estate and is of- PERKINS, SPECIAL REPRESENTA- providers.htm to learn more and to estate: 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION fered for sale without any represen- TIVE OF THE DECEASED MORT- select a service provider. 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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 12 THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com OBITUARIES Misty S. Martin Ben Martin (Misty’s sons). of Princeville; two sisters, Georgia FARMINGTON – Misty Sue Mar- To make online condolences you Peters and Linda Anderson, both of tin, 49, of Farmington, passed away may go to www.sedgwickfuneral- Princeville. She was preceded in on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at homes.com. death by one son, Michael Young. Richard L. Owens Hospice Home Gladys I. Young Gladys was an avid reader, who in Peoria. DUNLAP – Gladys I. Young, 89, enjoyed cooking and was known for She was born on March 22, 1972, of Dunlap, passed away on Wednes- baking delicious pies. She and her to Denny and day, April 7, 2021, at 7:20 a.m. at husband enjoyed spending winters Joyce (Berry) Gil- her residence. in Mission, Texas. The family Donna Brewer, Local Representative (309) 742-4661 son. She married Gladys was born on April 2, 1932, would like to extend a special thank James Martin on in West Jersey, Ill., the daughter of you to all of the healthcare workers July 15, 2000, in Leonard and Beu- and to Chief Jim Hansen and his Farmington. He lah (Libby) Bar- squad at the Dunlap Fire Depart- survives. rett. She married ment. Also surviving Max Young on A private family service will be are their two sons; Martin Feb. 28, 1952, in held. Burial will be in West Jersey Mason Martin and Princeville, they Cemetery. Memorial contributions Ben Martin, and one sister; Tammy were married for may be made to Dunlap Fire De- Eric Donath partment. 12127 W. Farmington Rd. Cumpston. 69 wonderful Online condolences may be left Hanna City, IL 61536 Preceding Misty in death are her years. Young 309-884-5033 parents; Denny and Joyce, and one Surviving are for Gladys’ family on her tribute ShelterInsurance.com brother; John Gilson. her husband, Max; two daughters, wall at www.haskellfuneral.com. A celebration of life will be held Barbara Ashcraft of Princeville and Michael D. Chandlee on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from Brenda (Joseph) Slyman of Elm- WILLIAMSFIELD – Michael D. 2-5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in wood; three grandchildren, Chelcee “Mick” Chandlee, 65, of Williams- Farmington. Cremation rites will be (Justin) Owens, Sarah Slyman, and field died April 11, 2021, at his accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Michael Slyman; two great grand- home. Funeral Home in Farmington. Me- children, Austin and Gavin Owens; He was born Jan. 27, 1956, in Ga- morials may be made to Mason and one brother, William (Sally) Barrett lesburg to Paul “Bunk” and Mary Dawson Chiropractic

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 Page 13 OBITUARIES A. (Smith) Chandlee. He married David Holt Sr. (Schahrer) Oltman. He married Lucinda “Cindy” Bogard on Oct. EDWARDS – David A. Holt, 80, Sylvia L. Sabine on Dec. 26, 1954, 22, 1979, in Elmore. She survives. father of an Edwards man, died on in Pekin. She passed away on April Also surviving are two sons, Wil- April 9, 2021, at his residence. 9, 2019. liam E. “Bill” Jones, Jr. of Wil- Dave was born on Nov. 26, 1940, He was also preceded in death by liamsfield and Vincent D. in Peoria, the son of Esselman A his parents; one daughter, Debra “DeWayne” (and Kathleen) Jones and Ione (McKinney) Holt. Lynn Oltman; and two brothers, of Chillicothe, a daughter, Penny A. He is survived by two sons, David Walter C. Oltman Jr. and Robert N. (and Derek) Smith of Manson A. Holt Jr. of Edwards, and Timo- Oltman. Heights, two brothers, Mark Chan- thy (Susan) Holt of Metamora; and Surviving are daughter, Marilee dlee of Williamsfield and Raymond one daughter, Susan (Doug) Camp- (Michael) Proehl, of Peoria; son, Chandlee of Galesburg, four grand- bell of Custer, S.D. Also surviving Clark (Kelly) Oltman of Prince- children, and two great grandchil- are three granddaughters and one ville; daughter, Patricia (Bradley) dren. sister. His parents preceded him in Fox of Scottsdale; eight grandchil- He is preceded in death by his death. dren; and six great-grandchildren. parents. Cremation rites will be accorded, Jim’s funeral service will be at 11 Mick graduated from Williams- and no services are scheduled. field High School. He was a school Online condolences can be left at a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at bus driver and the transportation di- www.masonfuneralhomes.com. Henderson Funeral Home & Cre- rector for School District #210 for James J. Oltman matory in Pekin with Pastor Derek Proehl officiating. Visitation will be 39 years and retired July 1, 2018. PRINCEVILLE – James J. Olt- As Mick requested, cremation man, 89 of Scottsdale, Ariz., from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, April 18, and will be accorded. A Celebration of formerly of Green Valley and from 10:30-11 a.m. Monday April Life will be held at a later date. Horseshoe Bend, Ark. and father of 19, 2021. Burial with Military Memorials may be made to the a Princeville man, died April 7, Honors will be in Glendale Memo- Alzheimer’s Association. 2021, in Scottsdale. rial Gardens, Pekin. Online condolences can be left at He was born on April 22, 1931 to Online condolences can be left at www.h-p-w.com. Walter C. Sr. and Nonna M. www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion Page 14 THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 www.illinoisweeklies.com FOOTBALL: Fumbles, miscues cost E-B in loss Continued from Page 16 last year with a group of mostly sues and games being rescheduled. with our defense, because against sophomores, so it will be fun.” “It was not a lack of effort. But that Knoxville [in Week 1] we ran a spe- Macomb 28, Elmwood-Brimfield 22 overall lack of practices at some cial defense. So it was Week 5 of the ELMWOOD – Two fumbles after point was going to come back and season and we were putting in our drives deep into Macomb territory show itself at some point,” Hollis base defense.” hurt the Trojans (2-1) in their first said. “It showed itself all across the Quarterback Josh McMillin was 5- loss and offset another strong rushing squad on the same night.” for-6 passing for 135 yards and three attack that generated 296 yards and On Friday, E-B is home against a scores, while three running backs ran 7.2 per carry. South Fulton team that understands for TDs: Dridyn Lewis, Ethan Evans Craig Ramirez (138 yards) and COVID issues all too well and has and Jacob Johnson. Hunter Damron (119 yards) each had not played since March 19. Farmington will host Class 4A Ke- one score for E-B, whose Westin Mid-County wanee on Friday, since scheduled foe McCormick also scored and was at ONEIDA – Mid-County (0-2, 0-2) A-Town is “too banged up to play” 93 rushing yards. managed 79 rushing yards vs. stingy according to Vallas. Elmwood was without starters Max Mercer County (3-1, 3-1) and got its “They have a really explosive of- Thompson (knee) and Ty Kenney. score when Logan Kuberski hit Den- fense that’s fun to watch,” Vallas Coach Todd Hollis lamented a lack ver Weedman on a 22-yard pass with said. “They won a 4A playoff game of practices of late due to COVID is- 2:23 remaining. SCOREBOARD Macomb 28 United 0 8 0 0 - 8 Princeville 7 14 7 13 - 41 Prairieland Blue Lincoln Trail Elmwood-Brimfield 22 Scoring Summary Overall Conf Overall Conf Macomb 0 6 8 14 - 28 First Quarter W L W L W L W L Elmwood-Brim. 6 8 0 8 - 22 P - Boland 2 run (Ahten kick) Farmington 2 0 1 0 Princeville 4 0 3 0 Annawan-Weth. 3 1 3 1 Scoring Summary Second Quarter Elmwood-Brim. 2 1 1 0 Mercer County 3 1 3 1 First Quarter P - Boland 1 run (Ahten kick) Rushville-Industry 2 0 1 0 Ridgewood 2 2 2 2 EB - McCormick 16 run (conversion P - Boland 1 run (Ahten kick) Havana 1 1 0 1 failed) Ottawa Marquette 2 2 2 2 Third Quarter West Prairie 0 4 0 2 Second Quarter P - Rice 3 run (Ahten kick) Stark County 1 3 1 3 Last Week Mid-County 0 2 0 2 M - Campbell 5 pass from Duncan Fourth Quarter Farmington 55, West Prairie 0 (conversion failed) P - Boland 3 run (kick failed) Monmouth United 0 3 0 3 Macomb 28, Elmwood 22 Last Week EB - Ramirez 10 run (Damron run) P - Boland 14 run (Ahten kick) Rushville-Ind. at Lewistown, ppd Third Quarter Team Statistics Princeville 41, United 8 Havana at Illini West, ppd Annawan-Weth. 52, Stark County 6 M - Ryner 2 run (Langdon run) U P Thursday, April 15 Fourth Quarter Rushes-Yds 29-161 44-336 Mercer County 28, Mid-County 8 Rushville-Industry at Macomb, 7 pm Ottawa Marquette 30, Ridgewood 14 M - Jeter 29 pass from Duncan (con- Yds per carry 5.5 7.6 Friday, April 16 version failed) Comp-Att-Int - 0-6-1 Friday, April 16 S. Fulton at Elmwood-Brimfield, 7 pm Stark County at Princeville, 7 pm M - Langdon 15 pass from Duncan Passing yds 149 0 Kewanee at Farmington, 7 pm Annawan-Weth. at Mercer Co., 7 pm (Ryner run) Individual Statistics Havana at West Prairie, 7 pm Mid-County at Ridgewood, 7 pm EB - Damron 3 run (Wagner pass from Rushing - P: Boland 30-273, Rice 7- A-Town at Farmington, ppd Ottawa Marquette at United, 7 pm Hollis) 23, Streitmatter 2-16, Hoerr 4-17, Team Statistics Hunt 1-1. Individual Statistics Team Statistics M EB Passing - P: Streitmatter 0-6-1 0. Rushing - F: Lewis 3-50, Embry 1-15, Mercer MC Rushes-Yds 34-157 41-296 Tackles - P: DeGroot 6, Boland 5, Wil- McMillin 5-46, Evans 2-50, Johnson 2- Rushes-Yds - 34-79 Yds per carry 4.6 7.2 liams 5, Feucht 5 . 29. Yds per carry - 2.3 Comp-Att-Int 12-22-0 3-6-0 Farmington 55 Passing - F: McMillin 5-6-0 135. Comp-Att-Int - 2-2-0 Passing yds 207 26 West Prairie 0 Passing yds - 52 Individual Statistics Receiving - F: Anderson 1-43, Rut- West Prairie 0 0 0 0 - 0 ledge 2-78, Embry 2-14. Individual Statistics Rushing - EB: Ramirez 14-138, Farmington 35 20 0 0 - 55 Rushing - MC: Johnson 9-16, Ku- McCormick 11-93, Damron 26-119, . Tackles - Sutherland 7, Perkins 5, Team Statistics Johnson 5. berski 4-2, Davis 3-9, Sornberger 7- Passing: Hollis 3-6-0 26. WP F 15, Ramage 8-29, Clucas 3-8. Receiving: Wagner 1-20, Ramirez 1-6. Rushes-Yds - 13-190 Mercer County 28 Passing - MC: Kuberski 2-2-0 52. Tackles: Rushing 6.5, Draher 6, Shiss- Yds per carry - 14.6 Mid-County 8 Receiving - MC: Weedman 2-52. ADVERTISE! Call (309) 741-9790 ler 6. Comp-Att-Int - 5-6-0 Mercer County 14 6 8 0 - 28 Tackles - MC: Johnson 6, Welch 5, Princeville 41, United 8 Passing yds - 135 Mid-County 0 0 0 8 - 8 Ramage 5, Dunn 5.

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We Cover The News of West-Central Illinois With A Passion www.illinoisweeklies.com THE WEEKLY POST • April 15, 2021 Page 15 VOLLEYBALL: Brimfield tops rival Elmwood Continued from Page 20 “Volleyball is one of Chastain had 4 kills. Williamsfield day and Stark County those sports that you really Brimfield lost to West Williamsfield (8-4) lost Thursday. They will travel have to work together well Prairie on Monday 25-23, to Princeville on Saturday to play Monday against as a team and we did just 25-16. 25-19, 25-19. Delevan. that,” Silzer said. Jaclyn Fabry had 2 “We can’t make as many And Elle Schupbach will Ella Lune had 10 kills for blocks, Lune and Chastain mistakes against great sign a letter of intent to Brimfield, Taylor Chastain had 4 kills apiece and Bur- teams, but it was good that play volleyball at Parkland had 2 aces and Hanna Bur- kitt had 16 assists. we were right in the game College on Friday at 12:30 kitt had 24 assists. The Lady Indians were to against an undefeated p.m. in the Princeville Brimfield lost to North play Knoxville Tuesday team,” Coach Jaime High School Gym. Fulton last Tuesday 25-16, and Delavan Wednesday. Trotter said. Brimfield 25-15 after two weeks off Elmwood Liv Farquer had eight LLC Brimfield (1-4) topped for COVID protocols. The Lady Trojans (6-3) digs for Princeville, Molly Elmwood last Wednesday “It was our first game lost a pair last week, in- Warner, Kat Hunt, and 25-23, 25-20 and earned a after two weeks, and many cluding a two-game defeat Katelyn Aldred all had two sweet victory for Coach of the mistakes we made by West Prairie on Thurs- kills each. Penny Silzer, who was an were from not playing for day, 25-18, 25-21. Billtown was to play • Residential/Commercial • Custom Built Homes Elmwood assistant last two weeks,” Silzer said. Alexia Herman had 10 Tuesday against United • Renovations/Additions • Roofing/Garages year. Burkitt had 11 assists, assists and Annie Herman and Delavan Thursday. • Retaining Walls & Fencing • Decks/Pavilions had 6 kills and 8 digs, Farmington • Light Excavation & Final Grading Locals earn all-state while Etta Wagner and Liv Farmington (2-8) lost to By The Weekly Post Those sports and activ- Meyers put up 3 blocks Peoria Christian Monday 309-208-3469 Three local boys basket- ities include track and apiece for Elmwood. 25-23, 25-22. ball players received spe- field, baseball, softball, Elmwood lost to rival Sydnee Barton had four Bob Koelling-Owner cial mention for the Illinois bass fishing and tennis. Brimfield Wednesday 25- aces, Erica Pasley had [email protected] Basketball Coaches Asso- Athletes must still wear 23, 25-20. Alexia Herman three blocks, Tori Benedict Blackhawk-BMC.com ciation Class 1A all-state masks when on the bench had 16 assists, Annie Her- had seven digs and Emma team. or not competing. man had 7 kills and Ade- Evans had five assists. General Contractor • Commercial/Residential Seniors Luke Groeper of The IHSA board also ap- line Webster, Annie The Lady Farmers fell to Brimfield and Sam Streit- proved state final dates: Herman, Emilia Baldoni Havana Wednesday, 15-25, matter of Princeville were • Class 1A baseball is and Kate Yemm had 4 digs 17-25. Pasley had three both voted to the 29-player June 17 at Illinois State apiece. blocks and Justyce Jen- special mention squad, as University. The Lady Trojans were nings had six digs. was junior Andrew Marin- • Class 1A and 2A soft- to play Farmington Tues- Farmington was to play cic of Elmwood. Also ball is at Louisville day at home. They face off Tuesday at Elmwood and named special mention Slugger in Peoria. against Peoria Christian then Annawan at home was junior MacArthur • Track and field finals at Thursday at home. Thursday. Briggs of Delavan and Eastern Illinois University Brady Kelly of Kewanee are June 10 for Class 1A Wethersfield. girls, June 11 for Class 2A IBCA also voted 29 girls, June 17 for Class 1A players to the all-state boys and June 18 for Class team, including senior 2A boys. Coltin Quagliano of Kewa- • IESA track – The IESA nee Wethersfield and Dan- Board of Directors voted to iel Duncan of Peoria cancel the 2021 state track Christian. and field meet but to go • No masks – The Illinois ahead and allow sectional High School Association is meets for those sites with a no longer requiring that host in place. athletes in low-risk out- The IESA board also door sports need to wear voted to keep its state cross masks, as per new direc- country meet at Maxwell tion from the Illinois De- Park in Normal through partment of Public Health. 2025.

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Hot news tip? Text Your Scores To Want to advertise? (309) 231-6040 or email Call (309) 741-9790 [email protected] Weekly PostThursday, April 15, 2021 Sports Boland rolling Princeville Princeville back runs for 5 TDs, 273 yards By JEFF LAMPE had some opportunities where in tops another For The Weekly Post the past he might have forced it, PRINCEVILLE – Hunter Bo- but he just ran it.” LTC leader land’s jump cuts and vision And Boland was on all night, By VICTOR LAMPE helped Princeville turn a close scoring three times in the first For The Weekly Post football game with United last half on runs of 2, 1 and 1 yards. Princeville continued its perfect Friday into a 41-8 blowout. “He has a jump cut you just volleyball season with a win over can’t coach,” Carruthers said. Boland ran for five touch- another perennial Lincoln Trail Con- downs and 273 yards on 30 “He has pretty good speed, he’s ference title contender. This time the carries as Princeville (4-0, 3-0 got very good vision and he can win was Monday over Kewanee We- Lincoln Trail) returned to its get outside and do some nice thersfield, 25-15, 25-18. running roots for a win. things.” Princeville (12-0) was led by Ash- “The world is right again,” Even so, the score was just 21- leigh Brawley with 11 kills, Julianne joked Princeville Coach Jon 8 at halftime and Carruthers was Kielion with 25 assists, Elle Schup- Carruthers, whose quarterback not comfortable against a United Elmwood-Brimfield senior Charlie Shissler makes a shirt-sleeve tackle in the Trojans’ bach with 17 digs, and Olivia Menold Sam Streitmatter passed for team that may be winless, but 28-22 loss to Macomb last Friday. Photo by Collin Fairfield. with 3 aces. more than 270 yards last week. that put up 44 points on Anna- County (1-3, 1-3). Prairie (0-4, 0-2). On Saturday, the Lady Princes won But when the passing game wan-Wethersfield. Farmington 55, West Prairie 0 “I thought defensively we a close game against Williamsfield isn’t clicking... “Like Sam said, Keian Rice scored in the third FARMINGTON – The played really well. Offensively 25-19, 25-19. Schupbach had 6 kills, ‘It’s hard to throw the ball when and Boland added two tallies in Farmers looked eager to get we did what we are supposed to Kielion had 20 assists, and Lindsey the running game is going so the fourth to ease those worries. back in action after a two-week do,” Farmington Coach Toby Meisenheimer had 12 digs. good,” Carruthers said. “I saw a Next up for Princeville is a COVID break, racing to a 35-0 Vallas said. “I was really happy Princeville was to play IVC Tues- lot of maturity from Sam. He home game Friday vs. Stark lead after one quarter vs. West Continued on Page 14 Continued on Page 15 669999 10 LITER CAMP ZERO % FARMFARM COOLER 2200OFF (1174392 ,393, 1249434-441) WITH EXCHANGE Reg $79.99 KINCO GLOVES (Vendor# 1608) KIINGNG YYourour FFamilyamily StoreStore WithWith MoreMore SinceSince 19591959 11999999 APRIL BROADCAST APRIL TOW BEHIND 99 SPREADER 1111 SAVE $2 APRIL (TBS7019/1236365) 16 Reg 259.99 ZEBCO 404 SPINCAST REEL. 18 Friday (404/990003) Reg 13.99 17 Sunday Saturday 99 NEW ITEM! 5544 99 GCI OUTDOORS 116969 ROCKER WE PAY FREESTYLE CHICAGO CHAIR PNEUMATIC 1.5 HP (37060, 37060, WALL AIR 37072/1199588, FREE TOOL SET COMPRESSOR 1199587-8) Reg 67.99 WITH PURCHASE (1245230) Reg 219.99 $25.00 VALUE! TAX % 99 9999 2255OFF 2288 333939 WE PAY THE TAX SALE SASAVEVE $2200 DOES NOT APPLY ALL IN-STOCK 2 PK. SOLAR MEN'S GARDEN TORCH PIT BOSS 4 BURNER GAS GRIDDLE TO LAYAWAYS OR TIMBERLAND (2584900/1239948) WITH 5 PIECE TOOL SET WORK Reg 33.99 SPECIAL ORDERS. 748 Sq in cast iron cooking area with 62,000 APPAREL BTU stainless steel burners folding side shelves (Vendor# 7641) with 4 caster wheels (10554/PB757GS/1248099) Reg 359.99

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