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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Your Hometown News Since 1840 www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Vol. 175 No. 8 Feb. 24 vote decides City Council races By Steve Stein GateHouse Media Illinois The usually sleepy and often uncontested races for Washington City Council seats have gotten a wake-up call. Aldermen in three of the city’s four wards are facing a challenger in the Feb. 24 Republican primary election. No Democrats are running, so each primary winner will be unopposed in the April 7 general election. Bob Brucks, an alderman for 13 years after serving for 11 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals, is facing Steve Hullcranz in Ward 1. Hullcranz was a member of Washington Fire Department rescue squad from 1968 to 1983 and is one of the founders of Washington Citizens Concerned for Public Safety, a group that backed former Fire Chief Mike Vaughn during his contract renewal battle last year with the fire board. Carol Moss, who was city clerk from 1985 to 2009 and has been an alderman since 2010, is being challenged by Washington volunteer firefighter and fire board member Brian Barron in Ward 2. Jim Gee, the longestserving alderman (17 years), is being opposed by Daniel Cobb in Ward 4. Cobb was a volunteer firefighter with the Chillicothe Community Fire Department from 1995 to 2005. His home was destroyed by the Nov. 17, 2013, tornado. Alderman Dave Dingledine, a Republican, is running unopposed in Ward 3. Ward 1 Brucks, 61, 26 Holborn Court, said he’s running for re-election Three candidates are challenging Washington City Council incumbents Feb. 24 in the Republican primary. Top row is Daniel Cobb, Steve Hullcranz and Brian Barron. Bottom row are incumbents Jim Gee, Carol Moss and Bob Brucks. Submitted Photo to help Ward 1 residents with the rebuilding process from the tornado while being fiscally responsible. He also wants to move forward with additional projects the community wants done. He said he’s sensitive to residents’ rebuild- ing needs because three homes of family members, including his, were damaged or destroyed by the tornado. Also on his radar are addressing safety issues at the U.S. Route 24 and Nofsinger Road intersection and completing Freedom Parkway to open an economic development corridor. Hullcranz, 71, 303 Devonshire Road, was a co-Washingtonian of the Year award winner in 1990 for his work to provide enhanced 911 services for the city and Tazewell County. He said he’s seeking election to improve transparency in government decision-making and discussion of issues. “I want to make local government interesting again to the point where citizens from Scouts to seniors are happy to be involved in what city officials are doing for them,” he said. He said he wants to bring “not all that pricey solutions and procedures to protect residents, visitors and assets” to the forefront. Ward 2 Moss, 72, 204 N. Spruce St., said she’ll continue to use her experience as the city clerk and alderman to be an asset to residents. “Knowledge, commitment and experience do count,” she said. She said the biggest issues in her ward are an aging infrastructure, holding the line on taxes and being able to continue services to which residents are accustomed. Barron, 36, 408 Victoria Drive, has been a Washington firefighter since 1999 and he was a fire board member from 2005 to 2008 before his See Vote page A6 Area food bank’s efforts City sees savings felt around nation, world with refinancing SPORTS: Record 10 Washington wrestlers qualify for state. Details, B1 Index Around Town........... A2 Classifieds............ B7-8 Obituaries................ B6 Opinion.................... A4 Police....................... B4 Sports................... B1-3 By drew veskauf By Marlo Guetersloh TimesNewspapers TimesNewspapers MORTON — What was once an organization that distributed food to just 10 food pantries in Bloomington is now a multi-million dollar operation serving hundreds of thousands. The Midwest Food Bank has grown since it was first established in 2003 and Morton was able to join in on the giving in 2012 after opening its facility at 700 Erie Ave. “The MidWest Food Bank isn’t designed to feed individuals at the individual level. It’s designed to essentially pass through large quantities,” said president of Morton’s advisory board Bart Rinkenberger. The Morton branch focuses on three main parts of operation, Rinkenberger said. “We’re storing food for Bloomington, Peoria and the national agency and that is what the warehouse is doing. The second part is packaging Tender Mercies and the third part is volunteer opportunities,” Rinkenberger said. Tender Mercies is a packaged meal of four servings that was developed for MFB. It includes beans, textured vegetable protein, natural herbs and seasonings and essential vitamins. Changes in interest rates could save the city more than $500,000 on a $4 million bond. The Washington City Council was scheduled on Monday to review a proposal to refinance the bond issued for the Washington area community center or Five Points Washington. The city has $4 million left on the bonds it issued as part of its contribution to build the community center. Under the refinancing proposal, South Side Trust and Savings Bank would issue a loan with a fixed 2.5 percent interest rate. City Administrator Tim Gleason said the refinancing would save about $530,000 over the life of the loan. The loan to South Side would be repaid in 2029, the same year the bonds were set to expire. “We aren’t adding to the length of when the debt will be repaid, we aren’t adding to the size of the debt, we are simply refinancing it at a better interest rate,” Gleason said. The bonds were issued with interest rates that ranged from 4.5 percent to 6 percent. Gleason Midwest Food Bank volunteers Roy Welch and Jim McNair clean off a machine used for the packaging of Tender Mercies and other food items that are distributed to those in need. Drew Veskauf/TimesNewspapers The Midwest Food Bank location in Morton aids in logistics and packaging for the multi-million dollar organization dedicated to feeding those in need throughout the world. CS-02518405 KXJH0$775(66 -Ƃt Ƃ*Ƃ *1- +1 -/ Ü>ÃfnÇ fÎ See MFB page A3 said the council’s finance and personal committee first looked at the idea of refinancing the city’s debt in 2013, but waited until interest rates were lower. Gleason said the city sent letters to all six financial institutions with locations in Washington to see if any would be interested in helping the city refinance the $4 million bond. Three responded and South Side offered the lowest interest rate, Gleason said. “It’s great that we can keep this business in our community,” Gleason said. “And the rate they are giving us is competitive with what was available outside of the area.” This is the fourth bond the city has refinanced. Earlier this year, the city combined three smaller bonds into a $1.2 million loan from Morton Community Bank that will save the city $41,000 in interest. That loan will be repaid in less than five years. Gleason said the city has two other bonds but refinancing those would not be an advantage to the city. One bond is a no-interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. %17460+06*2'-+0 2*UVGIGTUEQO -/","1,-\£änÉÀ£än /Õ]7i`]/ £äÈÉ->£äxÉ-Õ£Ó{ A2 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Washington Times-Reporter AROUND TOWN BUY 1 DAILY Questions? Contact Editor Marlo Guetersloh at 686-3054 or email at wtr@timestoday.com HOW TO SUBMIT Expires 2-25-15 Dine-In Only Around Town items may be submitted for fundraisers, events offered by nonprofit organizations and entertainment. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Items are printed on a space-available basis. Washington events are given first priority. Items may be submitted by email to wtr@timestoday.com; fax, 686-3101; or mail, Washington Times-Reporter, PO Box 9426, Peoria, IL 61612-9426. Deadline for print is noon Thursdays. For more information, call 686-3054. GET THE SECOND 1/2 OFF ENTERTAINMENT ONLY NEWSPAPER COUPONS ACCEPTED All The Rage Saturday, 21st at 9:00 p.m. CS-05570233 SPECIAL WASHINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 430 Wilmor Road Washington, IL 61571 Don Potts, Evangelist Phone- 309-745-3103 Often times man lives as though he is accountable to no one, but judgment will come. But you ask, what will be the basis of that judgment? We shall be judged regarding the deeds we have done in this life time. (2 Corinthians 5:10). Many in our life time are caught up in every sin in the cataloged of sin, adultery, fornication, homosexuality, thievery, drunkenness, lying and stealing, slander, you name it! But as the Apostle Paul said, “they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God (Gal. 5:20-21; I Cor. 6:9). Secret things will be judged in that great day. Things you concealed from the eyes of man will be brought to the open. “For God shall bring every work into Judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or wheter it be evil” (Eccl. 12:14). What we say has no bounds! Many curse like one on a bar stool through the week, and then on Sunday our speech is saintly! We can do that now, but Jesus said, “I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” (Matt. 12:36,37). Another thing that will be the basis of judgment is what we did with Jesus and his word. What we do with Jesus now determines what he will do with us then. “He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:18,19). While heaven waits and mercy lingers, “prepare to meet your God!” (Amos 4:12). CS-05570193 www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Visit us this Sunday. Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 10:20 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Washington Washington Rotary’s Third Annual Pancake & Sausage Dinner is from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Five Points Washington. The dinner benefits all Washington schools by providing a “petty cash” fund for children in need of items like clothes, lunch money, and other basic needs that parents/caretakers are not able to provide. Northern Tazewell Fire and Rescue will be having our annual All-You-Can-Eat Chili Supper 3-7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Northern Tazewell’s Fire Station located at 2445 Washington Road. The dinner is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Meet our firefighters and see our equipment. Call 699-0421 if you have any questions. Join the Washington Historical Society for its annual “I Have a Story to Tell” panel discussion 7 p.m. March 23 at the Washington Presbyterian Church. This annual program includes stories of long-time residents who reminisce about the neighbors, teachers, dates, pranks, and friends from their pasts. The program is free and open to the public. For information call 444-7621. LIBRARY The Washington District Library is at 380 N. Wilmor Road. Call 444-2241 for questions. Cabin Fever Adult Reading Challenge is going on now at the library. Participants get the opportunity to read books from across the library’s collection and win prizes in the process. The library will be offering two grand prize winners a Kindle HD tablet. Participants can sign up at both the main and branch libraries. The program is running now through March 16. It’s not too late to sign up. AARP Tax Aide is available Tuesday afternoons by appointment until April 14. Appointments can be made now and must be made in advance. AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be at the main library on from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Call or stop by the main library to make an appointment. CHURCH Sunnyland Christian Church is hosting a Bingo/Movie night 5 p.m. Feb. 28. A light supper follows bingo and then the movie, “Ring The Bell,” at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and there is no charge. The Dixie Melody Boys, a Southern Gospel group based out of Kinston, N.C., will present a concert at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Evan- gelical United Methodist Church,401 Walnut St. Tickets are $5. A free-will offering will also be taken. Ttickets are available from Don Moushon, 1408 Calvin, Washington, IL 61571. Just send him a check made payable to EUMC Gospel Concert Committee, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Tickets are also available at the church office Monday-Thursday mornings or at the concert. Bay Road, East Peoria. 694-9110. Tri County Tropical Fish Society monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4911 N. Knoxville, corner of Glen and Knoxville. Visitors welcome. Our program will be on nano tanks. American Cancer Society Relay For Life for Tazewell County 4-10 p.m. April 18 at Illinois Central College. For more info, visit relayforlife.org/northtazewellil. Volunteers and teams are needed. Call Mallory at 688-3480 or mallory.audo@cancer.org. Area Events Spaghetti Dinner 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 1, Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria. $7 for adults and $5 for child. Under 3 is free. Raffle, entertainment, bake sale, take out orders available. Fundraiser for Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association. National Alliance for Mental Illness Monthly Support Group Meeting is 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at ICC North, Cedar Hall, Peoria. “Connections” for individuals in recovery, meet in Room 77 and “Family and Friends” meet in Room 134. Peoria Izaak Walton Events Feb. 10 — men’s steak stag 6 p.m.; Feb. 21 — Bingo Night 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 28 — karaoke night 5-10 p.m.; March 10 — men’s steak stag 6 p.m.; March 14 — corned beef and cabbage 5-7:30 p.m.; March 28 — spring work party 8 a.m.; April 2 — decorate for kids Easter egg hunt; April 4 — Kids Easter egg hunt, free hot dogs and fries noon-3 p.m. Ticket reservation and more info, call Christi at 966-4154. Izaak Walton is located at 1125 Spring National Alliance for Mental Illness Trivia Night for fun and a fundraiser for NAMI education programs. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at American Legion Post 979, 4501 Airport Road, Bartonville. Bring a team of 8 or join another. Mulligans and basket raffles, snacks and drinks included. Tickets: $10. Call Roger at 309-696-1824 or available at the door. AROUND TOWN (LIVE) Send Live Music Info to wtr@timestoday.com Washington CS-05570247 Christy’s Place, 1221 Peoria St., Washington; Feb. 20, DJ McFly; Feb. 21, karaoke; Feb. 28, DNS Dan Hall; 444-4777. Kep’s Sports Bar & Grill, 313 Muller Road, Washington; Feb. 21, Plane Jane; Feb. 28, free juke box; 9 p.m. -1 a.m.; 444-1974 Kirk’s Korner Tap, 2359 1808 Meadows Ave. East Peoria, Illinois 699-6000 $1 off Haircut (expires 3-18-15) Washington Rd, Sunnyland, Karaoke 8 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday, 745-5321. Five Points Washington, 360 N. Wilmor Road, 4448222; 7:30 p.m. April 18, Wicked Divas performed by the Heartland Festival Orchestra, tickets are $35 for adults and $8 for children and students; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 23, The Church Basement Ladies in The Last (Potluck) Supper, tickets $25-$45. For more information visit fivepointswashington.org peoria Peoria Symphony Or- chestra Visions of Vienna 8 p.m. March 14 at Grace Presbyterian Church; Matinee at the Movies 3 p.m. April 19 Peoria Civic Center Theater; Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 7, 8 p.m. May 9 at Peoria Civic Center Theater; For more info, call 671-1096 or visit peoriasymphony.org. Limelight Eventplex 8102 N. University St., Peoria. 693-1234. Get tickets at ticketfly.com. The Sound Bar at Limelight Eventplex presents Dead Language, progressive rock band from Peoria. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets are $5-$10. Breaking News? Call 686-3054 CS-05569920 :KHUHWR3,&.83D :DVKLQJWRQ7LPHV5HSRUWHU 6XEVFULEHWRRXU (HGLWLRQ It’s Free! ,THPS! *HZL`Z >HZOPUN[VU9K 7LVYPH:[ JPYJ\SH[PVU'[PTLZ[VKH`JVT 2YVNLY *=: *OLYY`;YLL:OVWWPUN*LU[LY -HZ[:[VW 7LVYPH:[ )YLJRSPUZ >HSU\[:[ @V\YUHTL[V^UHUK 8\PJR:[VW 7LVYPH:[ 3PUK`Z4HYRL[ 7LVYPH:[ *HZL`Z >HSNYLLUZ >HSU\[ 7LVYPH:[ ^OH[;PTLZ5L^ZWHWLY `V\^HU[[VYLJLP]L ;PTLZ 5L^Z .YV\W! 4VY[VU ;PTLZ5L^Z >HZOPUN[VU ;PTLZ9LWVY[LY ,HZ[ 7LVYPH ;PTLZ*V\YPLY >VVKMVYK ;PTLZ *OPSSPJV[OL ;PTLZ)\SSL[PU www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Washington Times-Reporter Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Local RadioShack closed By Marlo Guetersloh TimesNewspapers Washington RadioShack appears to be among the more than 4,000 retail shops closed by the electronic stores Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. A sign posted on the door left a phone number for customers who need to pick up repairs but the store at 1600 Washington Road was dark. The sign also said the store was “closed until further notice.” An additional notice posted on the door by the Illinois Department of Revenue said “This business’ certificate of registration is hereby revoked.” The sign also said retail sales at that location after the certificate of registration has been RadioShack at 1600 Washington Road is closed as revoked were prohibited and part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. violators could be subject to Marlo Guetersloh/TimesNewspapers prosecution. Voicemails left at the store’s founded nearly a century ago. RadioShack number were not immediately returned. introduced one of the first mass-market Closing sales started last week at other personal computers and used to be the area RadioShack stores including at go-to stop for consumers’ home electronNorthwoods Mall in Peoria and 412 Rivics needs. But it struggled as shoppers erside Drive in East Peoria. increasingly moved online and growth in RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankits wireless business slowed. ruptcy protection earlier this month. The —GateHouse Media Illinois contributed Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack, was to this report. MFB Continued from Page A1 NATIONAL LEADER IN CARDIOVASCUL AR OUTCOMES 350 Above, a shipment of food from the Midwest Food Bank is delivered to the Philippines after typhoon Haiyan struck in 2013. submitted photo ties, the food bank is able to serve 894 food pantries and about 600,000 people per month. Hoffman said MFB was able to distribute $83 million in food in 2014. The efforts of the MFB haven’t gone unnoticed. Recently, Charity Navigator, a national agency that evaluates over 7,000 charities, gave MFB a four-star rating for its third consecutive year. MFB currently holds the No. 1 spot on www.CharityNavigator.org in the 10 Top-Notch Charities category and 10 Highly Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions category. Rinkenberger says it’s the volunteers that have given MFB these recognitions. “That’s why it’s ranked one of the top charities in the country, is because of volunteers giving their time at no charge. There’s so many charities and food banks that have to pay staff,” Rinkenberger said. “We don’t go in and poli- OVER Rinkenberger said the cost of each Tender Mercie for the food bank to make is less than 60 cents. Packaging Tender Mercies is a machine specifically developed for the meals. It contains four hoppers to load the food into individual packages that can output 20 per minute. “The capability it has to produce is much faster than actually what we do,” Rinkenberger said. Loads of food of 2,200 pounds per container are brought in for making the Tender Mercies. The machine is maintained by volunteers. About 100 volunteers come through the doors at the Midwest Food Bank in Morton to assist with operations. And volunteers is what makes MFB operate efficiently. At each of the food banks in the United States, Bloomington, Peoria, Indianapolis, Morton and Peachtree, Georgia, there are only four paid employees at each site, Mike Hoffman, senior director of operations said. Hoffman said the organization as a whole in 2014 had almost 12,500 volunteers produce about 114,000 hours of volunteer work. “(The) board doesn’t take a penny, there’s a number of professional services that don’t take any money ... it all goes to the cause of serving others and feeding people and it’s making a big difference in a lot of communities,” Hoffman said. Between all of the facili- tic. We financially report what’s going on and explain what we’re doing and then they rank.” MFB doesn’t just reach to local food banks, but provides relief efforts to disaster situations. It partners with the Salvation Army to provide disaster relief kits which include toiletries, protein, carbohydrates and a Bible or devotional item for spiritual nourishment. In 2013 when typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, MFB was able to ship its disaster relief for assistance, Rinkenberger said. Hoffman said MFB regularly ships to Mexico, Haiti and Jamaica. An East Africa branch was also recently established to help with hunger issues. The Morton MFB facility will be evolving in the coming months. It will assist the Peoria and Bloomington facilities with distribution and volunteers will be sought. For more information on the MFB, visit www.MidwestFoodBank.org. 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Major Street || Eureka, IL 61530 üüüÁe[×[ÓªÁ[ª N.n×áÓ[áª¥× »»þÁ !ªá @»»[@Qn ᪠nenÓ@þ ì¥ene ,Óª Ó@ × CS-05569619 A3 A4 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Washington Times-Reporter OPINION www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com THE FIRST AMENDMENT Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Questions? Contact Editor Marlo Guetersloh at 686-3054 or email at wtr@timestoday.com Rauner and unions struggle to find middle ground Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is putting his muscle where his mouth is, issuing an executive order to end “fair share” union dues that require workers to contribute toward collective bargaining. Not only would he extend right-to-work rules to Illinois public employees, he’d seek a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring fair share unconstitutional nationally and in the private sector, as well. To that end he has already retained the services of a prominent Chicago law firm. “An employee who is forced to pay unfair share dues is being forced to fund political activity with which they disagree,” said Rauner. “That is a clear violation of First Amendment rights and something that, as governor, I am duty-bound to correct.” Some thoughts: First, for all of his prattling on about constitutionality, there is a question whether Rauner’s own executive order meets the same muster. Evidently that occurred to him, too, as he’s filed a preemptive federal lawsuit seeking to have this act declared legal. Union leaders, of course, think it isn’t. We get that Rauner’s hero is former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who did this same thing back in 2005, but unlike Indiana, fair share is written into state law, and collective bargaining is guaranteed by Illinois’ Constitution. Rauner, Obama ... what is it with these Chicagoans and their executive orders, like they’re kings or something? Second, America is the land of the free, so arguably no one should be forced to back a cause he or she doesn’t believe in. Rauner says those who wish to continue paying dues will be unaffected; if unions are delivering for their members, then arguably few will bolt from the ranks, so union leaders need not worry. But as a professed conservative, Rauner also must be of the opinion that people shouldn’t get something for nothing; consistency demands that those who choose not to support their union should not enjoy the benefits derived from the collective bargaining done on their behalf. Perhaps the more than 6,000 state employees Rauner cited as having differences with their representation can negotiate their wages and pensions individually. Their employer might pay them the same, and they can pocket the dues they used to pay. But the motivation here is to lower government and business costs, remember? Unions exist for a reason. There’s a history. At some point laborers grew weary of being told they should take what’s given and be grateful for it. Is it by accident that right-to-work states tend to have lower wages and benefits for all but the bosses (and not necessarily higher employment)? Would the disappearance of collective bargaining be good for the middle class, as Rauner contends, or would it put its members totally at the mercy of employers under whom they have not fared well in decades? Third, Rauner says that “government union bargaining and government union activity are inextricably linked,” but Illinois law forbids fair share dollars from going to political contributions. Does it happen anyway? Well, money like water tends to find its way through the cracks, and this is Illinois, after all. Yet oddly, Rauner perceives no such linkage and no “corrupt bargain” between corporate contributions and the legislative process and outcomes. Really, here in Special Interest America? Clearly, Rauner has chosen to see this issue solely through a CEO’s lens; sometimes he sounds as if an oligarchy/ plutocracy would be just his cup of rare-but-expensive tea. At least he’s now dropped the pretense regarding the “union buster” tag he sometimes rejected during the campaign. Fourth, from a strategic standpoint, maybe Rauner sincerely believes that not just taming but terminating the unions is critical to righting Illinois’ fiscal ship, but picking this fight out of the gate is still quite the gamble. If it’s for future leverage, ill will can introduce an irrational element to negotiations. To suggest as he does that it won’t harm his relationship with Democratic leaders is wishful thinking. If he gets bogged down and accomplishes nothing as a result, well, they’ll all be failures. Fourth, do unions go too far? Sure, sometimes. A distinction should be made here between public sector and private sector unions, even if Rauner has contempt for both. If the former have flourished, the latter have not had the upper hand for a long time. Even FDR, nobody’s conservative, was wary of collective bargaining in government, where the people — taxpayers — are the employer. Let’s face it, most taxpayers in Illinois, even those in private sector unions, have not been well served by the contracts bargained and many other decisions made by their state government. Conversely, do employers go too far in the absence or weakness of unions? Sure, sometimes. Income inequality isn’t in the national headlines for no reason. Ultimately, we have yet to see a working pendulum that stops in the middle. Given that, and given that greed is part of the human condition, arguably most are best served by competing interests that counterbalance the inevitable extremes of the other. Springfield needs shaking up, and Rauner is doing that, but we respectfully suggest that his early energies would be more productively spent elsewhere. — GateHouse Media Illinois GET 50% OFF WHEN YOU OFFER GOOD FEB.15-MARCH 15. Pay us half what you paid someone else last year. 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CS-05570253 SWITCH TO BLOCK. www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Letters to the EDitor Retain members of the Washington City Council Along with all our citizens, members of the City Council witnessed the devastation of much of the city they love and serve on Nov. 17, 2013. As a result of all our efforts, our city has made tremendous progress in our rebuilding, far beyond anything we dared to dream of a little over a year ago. As mayor, I can tell you there was no instruction book, policy manual, or blueprint directing the city leaders on how to lead during this challenging time. The approach to recovery adopted by our City Council was simple: cooperation, optimism, compassion and fairness. Three current members of our City Council face challengers in the upcoming election for aldermen. I want to assure you that the incumbent members of our City Council have served in an exemplary fashion, always with the best interests of the city in mind. These incumbent members of our City Council have been involved with tremendous successes during their tenure. Washington Area Community Center (Five Points Washington), expansion of our waste water treatment plant, commercial and retail growth, and cost-effective renovations of our City Hall and police station are just a few examples. All this has been done while maintaining or reducing the property tax levy of the city. I urge you to re-elect Aldermen Bob Brucks (Ward 1), Carol Moss (Ward 2) and Jim Gee (Ward 4). Please vote on Feb. 24 in the consolidated polling place at Five Points Washington. Mayor Gary W. Manier Washington WHIP gives thanks for annual basket help WHIP (Washington Helps Its People) gave away 120 Christmas baskets to clients who signed up to receive a basket. WHIP would like to thank WCHS Leadership students who canvassed Washington neighborhoods and collected over 1,500 cans and boxed food, Washington residents who donated canned food; St. Marks Church donated over 140 boxed potatoes, Lindy’s donated Tender Mercy meals and Lindy’s for the discounted hams and canned chicken. WHIP would also like to thank the WCHS Boys Basketball team who provided the muscle to transport the food to Crossroads Church, the WCHS Girls Basketball team who prepared the baskets and the WCHS Leadership students who gave the baskets to WHIP clients as they arrived at Crossroads Church. A special thanks to Crossroad Church for the use of the church, Mrs Drum and Mrs. Cassulo for organizing the WCHS students and the friends of WHIP who volunteered. Lori Weston WHIP LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CS-05570179 Letters policy: The Washington Times-Reporter encourages letters to the editor about local, state or national issues. 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Washington Times-Reporter Wednesday, February 18, 2015 A5 A6 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Washington Times-Reporter www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Washington council candidates offer views on fire department contract Chamber briefs Annual chamber washingtoncoc.com. City officials and the fire board, and respect If any changes come the city’s investment Fire Department board its decisions. Contract about, I’m sure they will and continue to provide banquet Feb. 26 Leadership are discussing a new renewal allows for open be amicably worked out residents with the high The Washington Cham- program starts contract. discussion on all elebetween the two entistandard of service we ber of Commerce will host Candidates in the ments and should be ties.” receive from our fire in March the 56th Annual WashFeb. 24 Republican reviewed at that time.” Brian Barron: “Exdepartment and EMS primary election for three City Council seats were asked if changes needed to be made in the contract with the not-for-profit board or if they were comfortable with it. Ward 1 Bob Brucks: “As a former firefighter (seven years in Germantown Hills), I support the firefighters and the rescue squad members who perform this critical role for our residents. I respect the independence of the Steve Hullcranz: “The mayor and City Council are ultimately the top level of responsibility in providing the best in public safety services. The current situation of no contract with the fire department and not pushing hard enough to get the contract renewed doesn’t allow residents to get what they expect and deserve.” pecting any service to continue without a contract is not acceptable. This is a concern not only for myself but for other residents because the mayor and council are responsible for everyone’s safety. No matter who is protecting the public (police, fire or ESDA), contracts should be in place to provide peace of mind.” Ward 2 Jim Gee: “Overall, I’m happy with the contract. I do believe a few minor adjustments are needed to protect Carol Moss: “The city and fire and rescue have always had a good working relationship. VOTE Voting for the Republican primary election to decide three Washington City Council races will be Feb. 24 at Five Points Washington, 360 Wilmor Road. Continued from Page A1 re-appointment last year. He was Vaughn’s lone supporter on the board. He said he wants to get people interested in government once again by providing clear and transparent answers, including keeping residents informed about tornado relief funds and future city growth. “I don’t believe we should use tax dollars to keep (former) officials quiet with buyouts and more discussion needs to happen at council meetings. It appears decisions are being made behind closed doors, not in front of the public.” Barron said he was referring in his buyout comment to the resignation of former City Administrator Richard Ward 4 Downey and retirement of former Police Chief Jim Kuchenbecker. Ward 4 Gee, 59, 9 Browning Court, said he was born and raised in Washington, where he has raised his family, “and I feel it’s an honor and privilege to give back to my hometown by serving as an alderman.” The continued recovery from the tornado is a major but improving issue, Gee said, and it’s critical the city keep its tax levy as low as possible. He said the city cut its tax rate in half in 1998, and it has stayed there. Gee said Ward 4 leads the city in attracting new retail and commercial development, and he personnel. The fire department, EMS and city have successfully partnered for more than three decades.” Daniel Cobb: “The fire corporation provides critical and necessary fire, EMS and emergency services far beyond the city limits. Residents need a mechanism to gain greater accountability and transparency of taxpayer dollars while balancing the representation of those living in all three fire protection districts.” would like that to be replicated throughout Washington. Another important issue, Gee said, is continuing to improve basic city services. Cobb, 37, 110 Gillman Ave., lauded Washington’s history as a community where residents take care of each other. “As a storm-impacted resident with previous civic service, I can bring a new perspective to city policies by providing improved responsiveness and accountability,” he said. He said he’s concerned about a lack of a clear plan for the development of 223 acres of land the city owns off U.S. Route 24, and the fact that families and businesses are subject to the decisions of multiple taxing bodies, often without consideration of their overall impact. ington Day Banquet Feb. 26 at Five Points, Washington. Social time will begin at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. A buffet dinner, catered by Countryside Banquet Facility, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The 2015 winners of the Washingtonian Award, Outstanding Business, and Business Beautification will be revealed during the banquet. 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Contact Sports Editor Bryan Veginski at 686-3148 or email at bveginski@timestoday.com This week’s big tournament: The IHSA Class 2A wrestling state finals begin Thursday and run through Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Washington will be represented by a record 10 individuals. Washington loses finale at Morton Potters prevail in M-I winner-take-all, 42-29 By bryan veginski TimesNewspapers It was far from pretty, but the Washington girls basketball team came out on top Feb. 10. While the Lady Panthers struggled most of the night on the offensive end, their defense was solid from start to finish in a Mid-Illini Conference game at East Peoria. Washington’s Jess Learned was the only player in double figures with 10 points to pace the visitors to a 36-16 victory. Tia Sherman had eight points and Madi McCoy six. Twelve of the Lady Panther duo’s 14 points came in the second half. The Raiders’ leading season scorer, Rachel Hilton, was held to just three points in Allison Gymnasium. “Hannah Heinz has been a shut-down defender all season,” said WCHS head coach Maggie Mose of the junior guard who was assigned to Hilton. Hilton averaged 14.5 points per game last month during Washington’s Team Works Invitational to garner an all-tournament team spot. The Lady Panthers were shut out for 6 minutes, 56 seconds until two Learned free throws. It was another three minutes before the guests’ first field goal — a Kara Caldwell 3-pointer — but they never trailed by more than a half-dozen. The point total was the lowest allowed this season by Washington and the eighth time an opponent failed to reach 30. East Peoria made 12 treys Friday in a 56-46 loss at Dunlap, but hit zero long-range shots four days later against the Lady Panthers. A Learned bucket with 26 seconds left in the second period created an 11-11 deadlock at halftime. Washington had uncharacteristic turnovers and surrendered too many second-chance opportunities for the Raiders in the first half. “We just didn’t know how to respond when things didn’t go our way,” Mose said. The Lady Panthers built a nine-point lead by the end of the third quarter after two hoops apiece by McCoy and Sherman. Before East Peoria ended a scoring drought of 4 minutes, 13 seconds in the fourth period, the Washington advantage was up to 28-13 as Sherman and McCoy converted close-range shots, and Kara Caldwell and Heinz split trips to the freethrow line. Learned and Heinz combined to register the final seven Lady Panthers points. In the two M-I meetings, Washington dominated the Raiders by a combined 36-10 in the fourth frames in attaining a sweep. The Lady Panthers’ night got even better when they found out Morton lost for a second time this season to Canton, forging a tie atop the conference standings. Kayla Burks had a team-high six points. She was the only East Peoria player with more than one basket. Morton 42, WCHS 29 The Potters emerged on top Friday in a winner-take-all scenario. Morton (26-3, 12-2) earned its seventh conference championship in the last 11 years by holding last year’s champ, Washington (24-3, 11-3), to a season-low 29 points. “I loved the effort tonight,” Washington senior Kassy Caldwell, left, keeps Rachel Hilton of East Peoria from getting near the ball in a Feb. 10 girls basketball game. The Lady Panthers enter the Class 3A postseason with a 24-3 overall record. bryan veginski/timesnewspapers Morton head coach Bob Becker said. “I’m proud of them.” Brandi Bisping and Chandler Ryan both had 13 points to lead the host Potters on their Senior Night. Caldwell and Tia Sherman shared Lady Panthers teamhigh scoring honors with six apiece. Morton was ranked No. 8 See GIRLS page B3 Girls basketball Final Mid-Illini standings Morton Washington Canton Pekin Limestone Dunlap East Peoria Metamora W 12 11 10 7 7 6 2 1 L 2 3 4 7 7 8 12 13 Large group of Panthers eye state medals Record 10 wrestlers qualify for 2A finals By bryan veginski TimesNewspapers A record number of Washington wrestlers will compete this week at the IHSA Class 2A state finals. Ten Panthers advanced to the annual event at Champaign See WRESTLERS page B3 IHSA Class 2A wrestling state finals Thursday-Saturday at State Farm Center Ryder Punke, top, was one of 10 Washington wrestlers to advance to the IHSA Class 2A state finals. He was third at 138 pounds at the Sterling Sectional. Dack Punke, Elijah Oliver, Ethan Reel, Blaize Punke, Randy Meneweather, Jacob Warner and Jake Godinez all won titles. bryan veginski/timesnewspapers Session 1: 3 p.m. Thursday (preliminaries); Session 2: 11 a.m. Friday (quarterfinals, followed by first-round wrestlebacks); Session 3: 7 p.m. Friday (semifinals); Session 4: 9 a.m. Saturday (quarterfinal, semifinal wrestlebacks and third, fifth place matches); Session 5: 5:30 p.m. Saturday (grand march, championship matches). Participating Panthers: Junior Trey Keeley (31-11;), sophomore Dack Punke (38-8), senior elijah oliver (14-0), junior Ethan Reel (31-8), freshman blaize punke (31-8), junior ryder punke (29-12), junior Randy Meneweather (39-4), sophomore Jacob Warner (41-3), senior Jake Godinez (38-5), senior brad howe (33-13). Boys add to win streak, move to 22-3 By bryan veginski Boys basketball TimesNewspapers Washington stayed on top of the Mid-Illini Conference boys basketball race. The Panthers swept Dunlap in the season series and ran their league victory streak to nine games Friday with a 53-42 triumph on Senior Night. A trio of players produced 12 points as Washington advanced to 10-1 in the M-I and stayed one game in front of secondplace Metamora. Lou Griffith, Devin Whitelow and Max Everhart all had 12 points for the Panthers in Torry Gymnasium. Alex Wiegand added eight points for the winners and Garrett Frank six. Washington led by seven points at halftime before outscoring the Eagles 12-4 in the third quarter. Evan Webb’s 14 points topped after their riveting individual performances over the weekend at the Sterling Sectional. Washington broke last year’s all-time best of six state qualifiers. Five from that group return this year for head coach Bryan Medlin. Sophomore Dack Punke, senior Elijah Oliver, junior Ethan Mid-Illini standings As of Feb. 16 Washington Metamora Pekin Morton Dunlap Limestone East Peoria Canton W 10 9 8 7 4 3 3 0 L 1 2 3 4 7 8 8 11 Dunlap, which fell to 4-7 in the conference. Dallas Morgan chipped in 12. Wiegand, Cole Cook and Chris Stephens are the Panthers seniors. The latter was unavailable for the game. Pekin, Washington’s next conference foe, was knocked out of a second-place tie with Metamora with a second 2014-15 loss to Morton. WCHS 45, Warrensburg-Latham 40 The Panthers broke a tie with the Cardinals on Saturday to claim a Riverton Subway Shootout game. Washington (22-3) stretched its consecutive games won string to 16 games as four players had at least nine points. Griffith was the team leader with 12 points, followed by Whitelow and Wiegand with 10 apiece. Everhart chipped in nine points for a Panthers squad that overcame a 15-9 W-L surplus in the second period. Garrett Shea’s 12 points led W-L, which was one spot out of a top-10 ranking in last week’s Associated Press Class 2A poll. Washington has not lost since Dec. 29 at the Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament. The Panthers were three spots out of a 3A top-10 ranking in the Feb. 11 AP poll. Washington Middle to play for title By bryan veginski TimesNewspapers Washington junior guard Lou Griffith, left, works against a Metamora player during a Feb. 6 boys basketball home game. The Panthers defeated Dunlap Friday on Senior Night and Warrensburg-Latham Saturday. diana brown/timesnewspapers The Washington Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team will play for the state championship Thursday. The Panthers won twice Saturday at the Illinois Elementary School Association Class 3A state tournament at Tolono Unity Junior High. Washington (25-1), led by eighth-grade coach J.J. Guedet, will face Hillsboro (22-5) at 7:30 p.m. at the same site to decide the title. In the quarterfinals, the Panthers rolled to a 61-38 win over Quincy Blessed Sacrament as Payton Havens had 20 points. Caleb Fisher and J.J. Guedet See WMS page B2 B2 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Washington Times-Reporter www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com Eagles soar to swim victory over co-op By bryan veginski TimesNewspapers The Washington girls lacrosse team is expanding this year with the introduction of a high school team. Members of the 2014 youth squad are, in front, from left: Kaitlyn Kellenberger, Abby Glick, Joanna Strubhar, Maggie Strubhar, Lexie Ring, Brooke Godby, Grace Couri, Anna Doty and Molly Fore; second row: coach Mike Kellenberger, Mady Flo, Megan Wallgren, Kenzie Cuthbert, Jessica Purcell, Bree Keyt, Lili Day, Samantha Emmendorfer and coach Emil Emmendorfer. submitted photo Growth of Washington lacrosse program continues The Washington ladies lacrosse team is set to begin its third season this spring. The program has consistently grown over the last two seasons with almost 100 percent of previous-year players returning. It has been so successful that a high school team has been added. During the offseason, the Washington Lacrosse Club was awarded a grant from U.S. Lacrosse, which will help the organization offset costs for startup equipment. The grant also will provide all high school girls players with free equipment, including their lacrosse stick, goggles and padded gloves. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the TriCounty area. Washington participates in a conference called Central Illinois Lacrosse (CILAX) which includes Dunlap, Morton, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign and others. Spring lacrosse signups still are being accepted in Washington. Optional indoor skills training currently is underway, and practices will begin in the field in early March (weather permitting). League play will begin March 28 and will end on May 30. Games will be played at home and away with a minimum of two area tournaments. There are openings on the youth girls team and the high school girls team. There also are openings on some of the boys teams. Individuals can sign up online or in person at the Washington Park District, or they contact girls head coach Mike Kellenberger at 217-971-6657. The powerful Dunlap boys swimming and diving team left the Five Points Washington Aquatics Center with a 37-point victory Thursday. The Washington/East Peoria/Morton co-op won four events in their final tune-up before the postseason, but that was not enough to prevent the Eagles from claiming a 110-73 decision. Seth Swartzendruber and Brennan Schmidt were two-event winners for the home team. Swartzendruber clocked a time of 23.49 seconds to capture the 50 freestyle and finished the 100 free in a meet-best :53.05. Schmidt prevailed in the 200 individual medley in 2:10.97 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:06.47. Postseason: W/EP/M is in the 14-team Normal Sectional, which is Saturday. All swimming and diving event winners at the sectional will advance to the IHSA state final on Feb. 27-28 at Winnetka New Trier High School. Additionally, all contestants who equal or exceed the minimum qualifying time also will move forward. Substitution changes adopted Substitutions in high school soccer now will be permitted during a stoppage of play when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified. This addition to the listing of substitution opportunities in Rule 3-3-3 was one of two rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its Jan. 26-28 meeting in Indianapolis. These changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Substitutes from both teams who have already reported per Rule 3-41(d) may be beckoned by the referee and may enter when the clock is stopped for a caution or disqualification of bench personnel. The other opportunities for substitutions by players on either team who have reported include goal kick, player yellow card and player red card. The other rule change approved by the committee involves a revision in the goalkeeper’s uniform. In addition to the two rules changes, the Soccer Rules Committee See SOCCER page B3 WMS Continued from Page B1 also were in double figures with 10 points apiece. WMS built up a 34-15 lead by halftime. Ten of its players scored. The Panthers outscored previously-undefeated Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 18-9 in the second half to snare a 26-22 victory later Saturday in the semifinals. Havens was 6-for-7 from the free-throw line to account for a game-high 12 points. Fisher and Collin Dietz both supplied six points for the winners. WMS will try to give the city a basketball state championship in back-toback years. The Washington Central seventh graders claimed the 2014 3A crown. :DOO\·V:LJ6KRSQHHGVPRUH%DOG0HQ >HSS`KVLZU»[OH]LHO\NLHKI\KNL[I\[ULLKTVYLJ\Z[VTLYZ /LKVLZU»[^HU[[V^HZ[LOPZHKZVYTVUL`VUOHPY`WLVWSL >LTL[^P[O>HSS`HUK[VSKOPT^LJV\SKW\[OPZTLZZHNL PUMYVU[VMVUS`)HSK4LU^P[OPUTPSLZVMOPZZ[VYL >LL]LUN\HYHU[LLK>HSS`[OH[IHSKTLU^V\SKSVVRH[OPZ HKHUKLUNHNL^P[OP[>HSS`^HZOHWW` )LSPRL>HSS` *HSS\Z3L[\ZJYLH[LHYLWVY[ZOV^PUN`V\OV^`V\JHU PUJYLHZL`V\YI\ZPULZZ[OYV\NOH[HYNL[LKHWWYVHJO ;PTLZ5L^Z.YV\W7YVWLS4HYRL[PUN *HSS VY]PZP[^^^THYRL[PUN^P[O[OL[PTLZJVT WRESTLERS Continued from Page B1 Reel, freshman Blaize Punke, junior Randy Meneweather, sophomore Jacob Warner and senior Jake Godinez all won sectional titles. Junior Trey Keeley was a runner-up and classmate Ryder Punke placed third. The 10th Panthers state qualifier is senior Brad Howe. Dack Punke (38-8) won his second sectional crown in a row by defeating Tom Buell of New Lenox Lincoln-Way West in the 113 final. Oliver (14-0) used a 16-4 major decision over Belvidere’s Christian Arias at 120 to stay perfect on the season. Reel (31-8) finished off his second consecutive sectional title with a 5-1 triumph against Savion GIRLS Continued from Page B1 and Washington tied for sixth in the Feb. 11 Associated Press Class 3A state poll. The Potters also won the first meeting between the teams one month 45-39 earlier in Washington. After generating 12 firsthalf points at Torry Gymnasium, the Lady Panthers mustered just 10 this time on the road. “I thought we got a lot of good looks in the first half, we didn’t knock ’em down,” said Mose. Washington led when Kara Caldwell canned a 3 SOCCER Continued from Page B2 approved five points of emphasis for the 2015-16 season. Points of emphasis are developed by NFHS rules 5th l a Annu Ruettiger 44 seconds into the third period of the 138 third-place bout. Howe (33-13) assured himself of a 285 state bid with a 3-1 decision in wrestlebacks over Basil McClain of Manual. Also competing at the sectional for Washington were sophomore Kyle Goin (145) and senior Ethan Sperry (182). Sperry (27-17), with a fifth-place result, is the state first alternate in his division. State: Classes 1A, 2A and 3A begin competition Thursday at the State Farm Center, on the campus of the University of Illinois. The 2A preliminaries are scheduled to begin at about 3 p.m. Thursday. Meneweather and Godinez are making their third appearances in a row. The former was the 152 state champion as a sopho- more. Dack Punke, Reel and Warner qualified for the second straight year. Reel and Warner were 2014 state runners-up, at 113 and 160, respectively, while Punke was the thirdplace medal winner at 106. Oliver was a three-time state champion in Tennessee. Opening matches for Washington are: Keeley vs. Elmwood Park’s Marco Padilla (34-9); Dack Punke vs. Josiah Fitzgerrells (26-14) of Mt. Vernon; Oliver vs. Antoine Bess (35-9) of Bensenville Fenton; Reel vs. Richmond-Burton’s Gavin Sutton (20-7); Blaize Punke vs. Jair Torres (36-7) of Chicago Kelvyn Park; Ryder Punke vs. Urbana’s Demetrius Jackson (27-3); Meneweather vs. Riley Buchanan (34-15) of Johnsburg; Warner vs. Addison Klausner (31-11) of Chicago Heights Marian; Godinez vs. Rylee Perrine (25-3) of Riverton; and Howe vs. Lombard Montini’s Michael Johnson (16-0). Session 2 (quarterfinals) starts at about 11 a.m. Friday for 2A. The semifinals are set for 7 p.m. Friday in Session 3. The start of the grand march, followed by the championship matches, occurs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in Session 5. Dual team sectional: Washington clashes with New Lenox Lincoln-Way West at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Class 2A Geneseo Dual Team Sectional. The Panthers were No. 2 and the Warriors fifth in the Feb. 11 Illinois Matmen 2A team rankings. The winner advances to the state quarterfinals at 9 a.m. Feb. 28 at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloom- for the game’s first points, but trailed the rest of the way after an 8-0 Morton spurt. The Potters blanked the Lady Panthers for the first 5 minutes, 42 seconds of the second quarter with scoring from four different players to push ahead 17-5. But a Kassy Caldwell triple and Learned basket created a 17-10 separation at halftime. A 10-2 spree to end the third period allowed Morton to take its biggest lead at 29-16. Particularly damaging was a 3 with 32 seconds left when Ryan got open from the top of the key. “That one’s definitely frustrating as a coach,” said Mose of the Potter who is a focal point of the scouting report. “We just lost her.” Threes by Learned and Lauren Ely got Washington within nine points, but the guests got no closer. Morton converted 8-of-10 free throws over the last 2:43, including four straight by Ryan. Postseason: No. 2 seed Washington faces either Prairie Central or Metamora at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the semifinals of the 3A Morton Regional. No. 1 seed Morton takes on either Pontiac or East Peoria in the first semifinal of the night. The two winners meet at 7 p.m. Friday for the regional title. The Lady Panthers are seeking their second consecutive regional crown. They have been careful to not look ahead to a potential round three with Morton, knowing the finicky nature of the postseason. “We know we can’t overlook anybody,” said Mose. “It’s crunch time. This is do-or-die.” The Morton Regional champion advances to the LaSalle Sectional semifi- nals to square off against the Streator Regional winner at 6 p.m. Monday. committees and should receive special focus and attention. 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Box 396 • Bloomington, IL 61702-0396 www.thridsundaymarket.com thirdsundaymkt@aol.com CS-05570276 www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com B4 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Washington Times-Reporter www.WashingtonTimesReporter.com POLICE arrests All information is obtained from police reports at the East Peoria, Morton and Washington police departments. We print all arrests from East Peoria, Morton and Washington and arrests pertinent to our community from Tazewell County. “Arrested” does not necessarily mean being taken to jail in handcuffs. For certain offenses, those arrested are issued a notice to appear in court. This is called a non-custodial arrest. correction In last week’s Washington TimesReporter, it was reported that Michael D. Kuehn, 46, of Washington, was arrested for possession of cannabis and furnishing alcohol to minor on Jan. 30. That information was incorrect. The person who was arrested for those charges was Michael S. Kuehn, 25, of Washington. Doneta L. Pleasant, 53, of Eureka, battery, Feb. 6 Jeff M. Allbritton, 50, 125 E. Washington, disorderly conduct, Feb. 6 Corey M. Hittle, 25, of Pekin, domestic battery, criminal damage to property, Feb. 7 Tammy L. Jones, 29, 203 Harmony Ave., DUI, Feb. 7 East Peoria arrests/Citations Brian K. Rhoades, 51, of Peoria, burglary from a vehicle, criminal damage to property, Feb. 5 Ray K. Anderson, 23, of Peoria, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 5 Timothy J. Cansino, 55, of Peoria, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 5 Patrick C. Salinas, 36, of Pekin, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 5 Mark A. Marvin, 59, 528 Harbor Point Drive, DUI, blood alcohol content above .08 percent, Feb. 6 Willie B. Hill, 24, of Peoria, Peoria County warrant, Feb. 7 Jessica N. Smith, 23, of Peoria, reckless driving, Feb. 7 Talier W. Stewart, 20, of Pekin, DUI, blood alcohol over .08 percent, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving with a suspended license, possession of cannabis, possession of drug equipment, illegal consumption by a minor, Feb. 7 Leeanna R. Abbey, 36, of Peoria, Peoria County warrant, Feb. 7 Aaron A. White, 32, of Peoria, Peoria County warrant, Feb. 7 Robert F. Law, 55, of Peoria, Piatt County warrant, Feb. 6 Taria L. Oates, 39, of Peoria, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 7 Shante L. Horton, 23, of Peoria, driving with a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle, Feb. 6 Keisha T. Murphy, 37, of Peoria, theft of labor, possession of drug equipment, Feb. 7 Ryan P. Kay, 26, 900 Meadow Ave., domestic battery, Feb. 6 Amy N. Kennedy, 37, of Peoria, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 7 Angela S. Wilson, 52, of Peoria, burglary, retail theft, Feb. 6 Cord A. Sweatt, 19, 300 Valley View Court, battery, resisting police, Feb. 7 Steven L. Knickerbocker, 54, 315 Oakbrook Drive, Peoria County warrant, Feb. 6 Janet L. Christy, 51, of Peoria, Peoria County warrant, Angela L. Arner, 23, of Washington, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, Feb. 8 Robin A. Bach, 27, of Washington, unlawful visitation, Feb. 6 Rena L. Wright, 37, of Peoria, Stark County warrant, Feb. 6 Anna G. Gillespie, 28, of Washington, violation of order of protection, Feb. 6 Rafael Rosales, 29, of Peoria, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 9 Timothy J. Tiller Jr., 32, of Pekin, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, Feb. 9 By Michael Smothers GateHouse Media Illinois where a pattern of thefts allegedly continued while Zaiser oversaw business operations there. Employees at the East Peoria restaurant said Zaiser asked to use their key cards for access to the cash register. She then would void customers’ sales tickets and take money from the register equal to the voids, the affidavit stated. The employees also said Zaiser took food from the restaurant for her personal use and gave it away, the affidavit stated. Six employees of the Pekin restaurant said they never entered any of the customer sales voids that were registered on their key cards which they also had given Zaiser to use. Zaiser also took and gave away food and also gave some customers substantial discounts on food and alcohol purchases at the Pekin restaurant, the affidavit stated. No information was available on how much money and food she allegedly stole from that outlet. Zaiser acknowledged to Pekin and East Peoria police that she had stolen cash and given away food, the affidavit stated. She remains free on $5,000 personal recognizance bond pending her prosecution. Tamra Heynen, of Marquette Heights, ordinance violation of animal at large, in the 1000 block of Morton and Courtland, Feb. 7 PEKIN — A former manager of Avanti’s restaurants in Pekin and East Peoria allegedly used her authority to steal thousands of dollars from the businesses, according to court charges. Jill Zaiser, 36, of 2248 Washington Road in Washington, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of felony theft. A trial date was expected to be scheduled when she appeared in court on Tuesday. Zaiser worked as dining room manager at the Peoria-based Italian restaurant chain’s East Peoria outlet from 2009 to July 2012 and as general manager of its Pekin restaurant from October 2012 to February 2013, according to a prosecutor’s court affidavit. An internal audit conducted in March 2013 prompted Avanti’s officials to contact East Peoria police. The audit and subsequent investigation revealed that Zaiser allegedly stole about $2,000 in cash and an undetermined amount of food from the East Peoria business between January and July of 2012, the affidavit stated. The investigation led police to the Pekin restaurant, Ryan Helms, of Morton, DUI, blood alcohol content above .08, in the 2000 block of Veterans, Feb. 8 Death in Nov. crash ruled accidental Thomas J. Flesner, 21, of Washington, Tazewell County warrant, Feb. 10 Debbie S. Zerwer, 47, of Washington, Tazewell County warrant, Feb. 10 Marisol Villarreal, 26, of Forsythe, driving with a suspended license, Feb. 11 Whitley S. Holloway, 26, of Forsythe, criminal trespassing, Feb. 11 Brent A. Kellenberger, 36, of Creve Coeur, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit, Feb. 11 Courtney M. Andrews, 24, of Peoria, Peoria County warrant, Feb. 11 morton arrests/Citations Ayman Nouri, 41, of Morton, driving with no driver’s license, in the 900 block of W. Jefferson and Detroit, Feb. 5 Gary Seidell, 61, of Morton, traffic violations, in the 500 block of Main and St. Paul, Feb. 6 Russell Gilroy, 58, of Morton, in-state warrant, in the 100 block of Yordy Road, Feb. 7 Matthew Power, of Morton, driving with suspended, revoked license, in the 100 block of Main and Adams, Feb. 7 Brett Toland, of Peoria, operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, in the 500 block of North Morton, Feb. 11 washington arrests/Citations Reports were not available this week. The November death of a Washington woman was ruled accidental by a Peoria County Coroner’s Jury earlier this month. Linda K. Klein, 67, of Washington, died Nov. 29, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a crash on Washington Road near Harding Road in rural Morton. Cari Silver, 31, of Washington, was ticketed for disobeying a traffic control device and for driving too fast for conditions in connection with the crash. 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These local students received the honor: Megan Adams, Lynda Anderson, Nicolas Auth, Mackenzie Barker, Alex Barry, Alex Bill, Taylor Broadstone, Catherine Cassulo, Mingqiu Chen, Denise Clothier, Paige Cloyd, Michael Colclasure, Brittney Cox, Craig Crawford, Chad Cremer, Jessica Durbin, Matthew Folkenroth, Noah Glick, Sheryl Glowski, Erika Greer, Errin HarpmanKencke, Hatice Hasman Fugate, Mark Hearne, Christopher Hern, Phillip Hietter, Megan Holliger, Jordan Howard, Aaron AURORA — Paige Ely Jackson, Joshua Kramer, of Washington earned Kailynn Lock, Emma regular honors on the Loughrin, Danielle Loven, Aurora University dean’s list during the spring 2014 Donna Lucas, Allison Malcom, Louie Manzella, semester. Emily Marchand, Jennifer Ely joins more than Meyer, Hannah Miller, 900 other AU students Erin Misselhorn, Tracie who were honored for Nair, Rebecca Neis, Satheir academic success. mantha Osborn, Melanie The dean’s list recognizes students who have earned Paden, Kari Palanos, Rebecca Palmer, Erica a 3.6 GPA or higher. StuPamson, Jason Park, Judents recognized with high honors have earned a lie Penn, Hoang Pham, Bethany Pittenger, Joseph perfect 4.0. Quinn, Janelle Ricketts, Collin Rodgers, Susan Rodriguez, Derek Scott, Patrick Showalter, Brooke Skaggs, Miranda Skaggs, Jesse Skory, Jacob Spring, Kirk Streitmatter, Shalin Danielle Boley of Wash- Stroud, Collin Tanner, ington was named to the Ashley Thompson, Geofdean’s list in the University frey Thompson, Hanof Notre Dame’s College nah Trad, Anna Uftring, of Science for outstanding Cheyenne VanQuakebeke, scholarship during the Fall Jacob Vissering, Eric 2014 semester. VonQualen, Nicole Welsh, Students who achieve Wendy Westley, Megan dean’s honors at Notre Whitford, Connor WidDame represent the top der, Li Wiles, Anthony 30 percent of students in Williams, Breanna Wiltheir college. liams, Natalie Williams Washington students have been named to the University of Illinois at Springfield dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester. Students making the dean’s list are Allie McIntire, Brittany Miller and Krystal Washburn. A total of 550 students were selected for the dean’s list this semester. To qualify for the designation, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eight graded semester hours and maintained a grade-point average of at least 3.75 for the semester. Ely makes Aurora dean’s list Boley named to Notre Dame’s dean’s list EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College released the names of students who earned dean’s list honors during the Fall 2014 semester. The following local students received the honor: Shana Anderson, Cheryl Bane, Alexandra Baptiste, Jacob Beasley, Joshua Berryman, Austin Birkner, Jeremiah Boyd, Heather Buttrum, Sean Cain, Monica Cheney, Ryan Cook, Jacob Detrempe, Matthew Dickrell, Jonathon Dossett, Ethan Dusch, Madison Feucht, Natalie Flex, Edward Foster, Jr., Kacy Garrard, Patrick Gillett, Mitchell Gould, Carol Gray, Julie Helmuth, Ashley Hinrichs, Macgyver Hoferkamp, Tracy Hoyt, Cade Jackson, Carrie Johnson, Erica Johnstone, Holly Kent, Wade Kirchner, Jazz Kroeger, Maria Maciagowska, Sean Marcotte, Jesse Markas, Jennifer Miller, Aimee Nussel, Taylor Ocker, Leticia Padilla-Tompkins, Brandi Peterson, Joseph Pickens, Sydney Poland, Courtney Putman, Aaron Rademaker, Taylor Rankin, Kaleb Rhoades, Dakota Shaw, Jennica Slater, Ashley Slotter, Jakob Spitzer, Hannah Stewart, Thomas Stout, Stacey Test, Cassandra Tracy, Christopher Walker, Zoe Wetherell, Clinton Whitaker, Aaron Whitford, Donna Wisher, Travis Wright, Zhi Zhang and Robert Zorob. 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CS-05570223 AUTOMOTIVE Range Rover Sport, the off-road GT F lying into Denver in January and then traveling into the Colorado high country virtually guarantees a few challenges: hideous traffic, winding mountain roads, an altitude hangover, brass-monkey cold, snow in biblical-plague depths and drivers from somewhere else who can’t cope. It’s comforting, then, to be at the wheel of a large yet agile vehicle with smart all-wheel drive and enough power to blitz the passes — along with satnav, serious wipers and defrosters, heated wing mirrors, far-seeing Xenon lights and ways to manage various functions without taking hands off the steering wheel or eyes off the road, plus perks such as adjustable seat warmers and automatic dual-zone heat. There’s just one more must-have for a polar trek like this, and we’ll get to it later. These days, plenty of pricey SUVs tick the boxes on this list, but our Rocky Mountain snowmobile was one that I’ve come to place a great deal of trust in: a Range Rover Sport, the lighter, all-aluminum luxury 4-by-4 that wowed everyone when it debuted as a 2014. This one wasn’t the supercharged V-8 model, but instead the slightly more modest — and much more modestly priced — supercharged V-6 Sport. So instead of 510 horsepower, we had to get by with just 340 horses. (Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually; both are shared with sibling company Jaguar too.) The V-6 Sport’s Terrain Response system also lacks the extra-sharp Dynamic pavement setting of the V-8 Sport. Otherwise, the vehicles are very similar, especially since ours was dressed up with the $5,000 HSE luxury package and the $1,300 Extra Duty Pack. However, instead of shelling out more than $100,000 for the V-8 Sport, we’d have paid just $73,125 for this one, as optioned — had our Powerball ticket come in. Range Rover Sports are unique. Last fall a year ago, I had a chance to visit with Stuart Frith, chief program engineer for this marvelous machine. When I asked him what he was proudest of in his new baby, he hesitated for a moment and then said, with classic British diffidence, “It’s the way the vehicle seems to stretch the laws of physics.” Having by then put oodles of fast road miles on a V-8 Sport, I could grasp part of his point: For an SUV, the RRSport does a heck of an imitation of a GT car. The rest of it came clear when a Range Rover instructor took me out — still in the Sport, still on street tires — into the company’s Jungle Track proving ground for the other half of the Range Rover experience. If he hadn’t, I would not have believed that a deluxe speed-sled can wade through that much water, climb and descend such steep and slippery slopes, and tiptoe over such epically jagged terrain — so easily, and with no drama. ê§ $c âoÔc l §§ íRoc /«âAâo J «íÔâoØþ o\ On the 8-inch touchscreen, I could watch a cartoon of all four wheels driving and working up and down independently, and both differentials automatically locking and unlocking themselves for best grip, while monitoring the water depth and the incline and lean angles. And listening to the “Ride of the Valkyries” — the British Parachute Regiment’s quick march — on 23 stereo speakers. No snow, though, on the Jungle Track. In Colorado, the resort staff decided that such a fine vehicle deserved pampered parking, and handed over a pass to the heated underground garage, where the 360-degree cameras and beepers helped us thread the maze of pillars and posts without dinging the RRSport’s gilded flanks. And every evening the puddle lights that project “Range Rover” onto the ground alongside the front doors reliably wowed our guests. Now for that final snowcountry must-have feature The Range Rover Sport wraps the latest on- and offroad performance goodies in the creature comforts of a deluxe sedan. The helmet was for skiing, not driving. (no, not a ski rack): One day, despite its super-hero Terrain Response 4×4 system, the anti-lock brakes and my best efforts, our RRSport slid, slowly and gracefully, on its threeseason tires down an icy incline and across an intersection in front of a Breckenridge city bus. The bus stopped; eventually, so did we. But it was a scary moment. When it comes to grip, ultimately even “the best four-by-four by far” is only as good as its tires. Likes n Supercharged V-6 + 8-speed automatic n Startling off-road ability n Black-tie elegance in an SUV Dislikes n Too-complicated computer menus n To engage Reverse, push shift lever forward n Still only 19 mpg overall — Silvio Calabi reviews the latest from Detroit, Munich, Yokohama, Gothenburg, Crewe, Seoul and wherever else interesting cars are born. Silvio is a member of the International Motor Press Association whose automotive reviews date back to the Reagan administration. Contact him at calabi.silvio@ gmail.com. 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The exhibit will be on display through March 13. “Domesticating Matter,” an exhibit of the sculpture and installation of Greg Blair, will be on display from now through March 6, in Gallery 336B, lo- cated in the Academic Building. Ellison developed a love of photography when he purchased his first camera in 1969 during his combat tour in Vietnam. Upon his return home, he studied photography at Randolph Technical Institute and earned a bachelor’s degree from Montreat College while continuing to hone his skills as a still photographer. Ellison grew up in North Carolina, where he developed an appreciation for water. He works solely with film, using a Hasselblad 503cx and a 4x5 Shen Hoa. Blair is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sculpture from the University of Lethbridge and a master’s degree in sculpture in 2004 from the University of North Dakota. Blair recently completed his doctoral degree in art theory from the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts based in Portland. Blair is an associate professor of art at Northern State University at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Regular hours of operation for the art galleries at ICC are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Galleries are closed during college holidays and breaks. The Performing Arts Center Gallery also is accessible when the Performing Arts Center is open for public events. The Arts at ICC has a history of enhancing the arts community and expanding education beyond the classroom. Arts at ICC presents more than 500 exhibits, performances, lectures, rehearsals, meetings, master classes, clinics, seminars, receptions, orientations, forums, auditions and tournaments annually. For more information, visit ArtsAtICC. com or contact the ICC Arts & Communication Department at 694-5113. Water, an exhibit of the photography of Michael Ellison, will be on display in the ICC Performing Arts Center Gallery on the East Peoria Campus beginning Feb. 18, with an opening reception with the artist from noon to 2 p.m., in the gallery. The exhibit will be on display through March 13. submitted photo OBituaries Questions? Call 686-3054 or email at wtr@timestoday.com Bettye J. Wilson Wilson of Metamora and WASHINGTON — Bettye J. Wilson, 87, of Washington died at 7:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at UnityPointProctor in Peoria. Born Oct. 25, 1927, in Harvey, to Conrad and Myra (Moss) Long, she married James R. Wilson on Aug. 30, 1947, in Harvey. He survives. Also surviving is one son, Michael (Gayanne) two grandchildren. She worked as a medical technician and chemist for various hospitals and labs in the area as well as the University of Utah Medical School lab. After high school graduation, she attended Millikin University at Decatur. Funeral services were Feb. 11 at Mason-White Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Browning offici- Gerald Koch brother, Eugene Koch of Beaumont, Texas. WASHINGTON — GerHe was preceded in ald “Jerry” A. Koch, 75, of death by his sister, Janice Washingto, died Sunday, (Koch) Cherrie. Feb. 8, 2015, at UnityHe was a 1957 graduate Point Health - Proctor of Washington ComHospital in Peoria. munity High School. He Born on April 3, 1939, played baseball and footin Washington to Arthur ball and was the football and Elsie Thieme Koch, team captain. he married Judy GorHe helped organize don Nov. 15, 1958. She the 12th Man Club. He survives. coached youth football Also surviving are his and baseball. children, Kim (Randy) He was employed as MacDonald, Kris Aba pharmaceutical rep erle and Ken Koch, all of for McKesson’s for 29 Washington; four grand- years. He also worked children; two greatfor Uftring Chevrolet in grandchildren; and one Washington for 17 years. ated. Burial followed in Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Visitation was prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to either St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or Washington Christian Village. Online condolences to the family may be made at masonfuneralhomes. com. A funeral Mass was Feb. 12 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington. There was a visitation Feb. 11 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. There will be a private inurnment at Glendale Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. A memorial website can be found at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where online condolences may also be sent to the family. About obituaries CS-05570199 The Washington Times-Reporter publishes a free obituary for residents and former residents of Washington. A color photo included with the obituary costs $20. 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For other questions, call 1-800-872-4651 ext. 1510. Leave a message and a SeniorNet volunteer will return the call. The purpose of the open house is not only to introduce prospective students to SeniorNet, but also to provide a forum where present and future computer users acquire information that will help them make choices when buying computers, selecting computer accessories, and choosing computer courses. SeniorNet instructors and coaches will be available for one-on-one questions and discussions with the attendees. SeniorNet volunteers will entertain questions from the attendees and discuss such things as what computer or tablet or smart phone to buy, what courses you should take, and what computer programs are available to attendees. Students may register for SeniorNet Spring Classes following the open house. Former students and those already familiar with SeniorNet may skip the open house and arrive between 10 and 11:30 a.m. to register for classes. Spring classes begin theweek of March 9. Peoria Area SeniorNet is The NAMI Tri-County Illinois chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will sponsor the NAMI Basics Education Program, specifically for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness. The six-week series of classes will begin 6:30-9 p.m. March 3 at 5718 N. University St., Peoria The course will cover information about ADHD, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Disorders: coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medication use in the treatment of mental illness in children; listening and communication techniques; problem solving skills; and an overview of the mental health and school systems’ roles in treating children. The curriculum was written by an experienced family member and mental health professional. The course will be taught by two volunteers who are parents of individuals who developed mental illnesses as children. These volunteers have taken extensive training as course instructors. “It balances education and skill training with emotional support, selfcare and empowerment,” said instructor Beth Lawrence. “We hope parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness will take advantage of this unique opportunity.” For more information or to register for this class, please call Lawrence at 691-5830 by Feb. 24. 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