March 2022

Tony Schmit
Age: 37
Occupation: Realtor
Years lived in district: 10
Incumbent? No
Have you been on the school board or held any other public office before? If so please describe: I have not been on the board before or held any sort of elected office. I currently do serve on the Belleville EDC.
Why are you running for school board? I am running for the board because I truly adore this community and would like to help where I can. I also would like to like to be an advocate for all kids/families.

April Kidman
Age: 33
Occupation: Stay at home mom, previously taught 3rd grade.
Years lived in district: Almost four.
Incumbent? No.
Have you been on the school board or held any other public office before? If so please describe: I have not.

Maxine L. Ward
Age: 73 - will be 74 on 4/6/2022
Occupation: Semi-retired, still teaching piano lessons (53 years).
Years lived in village: 53 years - since 1969.
Incumbent? No.
Have you been on the village board or held any other public office before? If so please describe: I served a few years back, two terms as a village trustee; President and Secretary of Music Boosters; plus served on Village Committees for finance, police and economic development.

The Red Mouse in Pine Bluff hosted the Sugar River Euchre League’s Spring Tournament on March 17th, with 32 in attendance - all with expectations of walking away as the tournament champion. Dave Hook and Jeff Goebler’s shot at that title quickly died when they were skunked in the second frame by Steve Vogt and Larry Kluesner. However, they will still receive a prize (a postcard) to help them remember this momentous occasion.